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IRSD board agrees to ‘average’ funding for LB SRO By Mike Smith Staff Reporter The Indian River School District Board of Education agreed on Monday night to a compromise measure to fund $31,990 annually toward the Lord Baltimore Elementary school resource officer, a law-enforcement role

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currently served by Ocean View Police Department Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw and underwritten by the Town of Ocean View. The Town had sought $40,000 in salary reimbursement to support the SRO position. IRSD board heard from upset Ocean View parents on Monday night, Jan. 29, about the lack of dis-

trict funding for the school resource officer at Lord Baltimore Elementary School. The question of fairness emerged in public comment, as the PTO and parents had researched school district budgets to learn that many other elementary and middle schools get SRO funding from the district. In fact, including district

funds for the Delaware State Police, the average of all IRSD-supported school resource programming is just under $32,000 per year per school. The board of education initially tabled the discussion until next month, following a motion by Board See SRO page 2

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By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter In the wake of the firings last week of Bethany Beach Police Department chief Michael Redmon and Capt. Darin Cathell, the Town of Bethany Beach has named Sgt. Patrick Foley, a 17-year veteran of the force, as acting officer in charge at the police department. Bethany Beach Mayor Rosemary Hardiman told the Coastal Point about Foley’s appointment this week, several days after the firings were announced on Friday, Jan. 26. Redmon and Cathell were fired following an investigation that began in mid-August, when town officials became aware of the potential misuse of federal and state grants funds that were supposed to be used to pay overtime for police officers. Hardiman said the Town learned about the alleged misconduct “through an administrative review of internal records” and that the Town conducted an internal investigation. Neighboring police agencies, including those in Ocean View, South Bethany and Fenwick Island, had not

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Skipjack Wind bowing out of Maryland offshore wind deal By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Ørsted, the Danish wind power company with operations in the U.S., is seeking a new customer. The company

will continue with its construction and operations plans and the “lease area isn’t moving,” according to a top executive in Annapolis. “The project is happening, and we are not walking away,” said the company

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SRO Continued from page 1 Member Heather M. Statler, to seek additional time for further discovery and time to discuss the Ocean View budget issue. There was no motion to take additional action on the school safety line item. But Board Member Constance T. Pryor then made a countermotion to fund the Town of Ocean View $31,990 for the position, which is the average IRSD funding for SROs at all the other schools. Board Member Donald Hattier seconded that motion for funding at the average. Statler then asked whether that action would commit the district to having SROs in every school and funding at that level. The vote was called by Dr. Leolga T. Wright, president of the board, which ended the discussion. The new, revised Pryor motion and the Hattier second for funding the SRO position at Lord Baltimore for $31,990 annually was unanimously approved, to cheers from the parents in the audience at Indian River High School on Monday. Harry Townsend, who graduated from Indian River High School in 2007 and has one child enrolled at L.B., made a critical point that guns or knives have been found in local schools over the past few weeks, including guns at Sussex Central High

School and Cape Henlopen High School (the latter of which is not part of the Indian River School District) and two folding knives at IRHS, and in all of those cases, it was a school resource officer who made the arrests. School constables are not permitted to make arrests and must call the DSP if such action is needed. “The local SROs matter,” Townsend said. “Since the last board of education meeting, we have had students at our schools with guns, really at every area of the district, and in each case the SRO made the arrest. We have to move beyond generous donations to an actual IRSD budget,” he said, referencing a private donation that helped fund the L.B. SRO position in the past when the IRSD refused to share the cost with the Town. Later, Ocean View Town Manager Carol S. Houck confirmed those SRO funding numbers in other district schools, with Georgetown receiving $82,480 to reimburse for its police services and Millsboro gaining $81,000. Selbyville also received $80,000 for its three school constables and resource officers. The IRSD pays the Delaware State Police nearly $200,000 per year as reimbursement for school safety. The two co-presidents of the L.B. PTO also provided testimony. Samantha Rashley described the great value of Bradshaw in providing safety education.

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“We just want to keep our kids safe in our schools and that should be the No. 1 priority. You never know what is going to happen,” she said. PTO Co-President Zoe Cummings said she has a fifth-grade student at LB. “We live in a safe place, but we do need more than just our constable. My son told me everything he has learned from Officer Bradshaw — he looks up to him, and he feels safe at the school. It makes me very sad that we are at this point,” she said. Jackie Burns, parent of an L.B. student and owner of Bethany Beach Books, said, “It’s vital to our kids and to our community,” to maintain full SRO funding. “We are asking you for the $40,000 match for salary and training. Sgt. Bradshaw has been trained extensively, and the OVPD has done an amazing job. My daughter also feels very safe,” she said. “You can write a check to Ocean View,” said Burns. “The kids in the other schools in our district are being protected, and we are just asking for the same.” Dr. Mara Driggers, a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) at Beebe Healthcare who has served in healthcare for 10 years said, “I chose to build in Ocean View. The SRO here is wonderful and very strong on gun safety. I have been in Trauma 1 in hospital settings and seen the damage guns can do. Why are we even debating this today. My son is only in kindergarten, and I know he is safe so I can serve our community.” Angelina Snyder added her support for the fully-funded SRO position. “God forbid this should happen in our community. We want to be able to bring our children home safely at the end of the day.” Sarah Thompson, an L.B. parent, added a key talking point: “Each school in this district is funded on av-

erage about $32,000 toward the cost of a resource officer. Why aren’t we getting the same funding from IRSD? We are more impacted by traffic, tourists traveling here or people stopped in front of our school.” “We thank you for providing us the opportunity to give information,” Houck told the board, “and we hope this allows us to continue our partnership. We made this presentation to the finance committee earlier this month. I am going to move through the full presentation once again,” Houck added, saying that the town council did not believe all of the details were conveyed by the finance committee to the board. “The OVPD has had a long and positive relationship with our community school and with the district,” said Houck. “As time went on and our needs were not being met,” the SRO was proposed. “School safety has become more of a concern — more so in the elementary school setting, with the lack of awareness of what to do in an emergency. Our council discussed the SRO to improve safety but also to teach safety-awareness programs,” said Houck. “From the start of our engagement, our goal was clear — which means improved safety,” said Houck. “That means the SRO needs to work alongside the constable. While we think there is justification for the district to pay the entire salary of the SRO, we thought it was fair to ask for $40,000.” She recounted how the IRSD had pulled the constable from the school when an SRO was hired. “The SRO and the constable were both returned to service with a onetime donation to the Town. This was within days of the loss of his posi-

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SRO Continued from page 2 tion,” said Houck of the changes. “PTO fundraising for this SRO is taking place, but that is not sustainable.” Other towns “that provide school resources for the SRO all have a constable, too, and you are funding both,” she pointed out, saying, “There was no justification of your pulling the constable last year.” “We read the minutes and listened to the board meeting. You did not have any information from the finance committee with which to make a decision. So here we are,” said Houck of the assembled parents and administrators. The Town of Ocean View described it as a “value-added proposal” because the OVPD program is delivering added value and safety. The programs were listed on the screen, with parent, teacher and student contact opportunities. “Officer Bradshaw also hosted a bike rodeo and the ‘Eddie the Eagle’ gun safety program to the students. It provides a slogan students can recall to make good choices if presented with the appearance of a gun.” “Peer pressure, the dangers of medicines and alcohol and other drugs are topics that, if managed poorly, can have a lasting and negative impact on our children.”

A basic CPR program is being planned now, noted Houck. “Our SRO has been certified by the Law Enforcers Against Drugs program, and SRO training that were all at the Town’s expense is our investment. One of your current funded SRO programs is offering added value beyond the safety program. And we are not taking away from any other.” “Our cost [for the SRO] is $145,000, plus training, and the provision of value-added programs. We have funded over $100,000 for the emergency evacuation bridge behind the school pictured here. It is a bridge we all hope to never have to use. The district only provided $10,000 toward the bridge.” “You are paying the Delaware State Police $199,350 for school resource officers.” (The time these DSP officers spend at any given school or time often fluctuates.) “The IRSD has not funded one cent to us. You are punishing us for offering value-added service to schools. Our officer is spending more time, and it’s as if he is working overtime.” “Lord Baltimore is not getting the same treatment. What is offered at one school is not offered for us, and I only focused on elementary schools,” she said of her analysis. “We have already committed to help. We have already seen what you are paying to

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other schools.” Even though she acknowledged they are not at the same schools, Houck noted the salary averages reimbursed by the school district: “Georgetown gets $27,000 per school. Selbyville gets $27,000 per school.” “That is what you are paying the Towns,” said Houck of the average salary reimbursements. “The overall average comes to $31,990 for each school for an SRO. The Department of Justice states that SROs often have additional duties, like youth-related issues. We are currently offering our program at L.B., but that should not result in our being treated differently or being taken advantage of,” on cost reimbursement, she said. “What the IRSD gets from the OVPD is a full-time SRO,” said Houck of the Town’s policing commitment. “Response to incidents, value-added safety and over 20 years of daily arrival and departure support. The benefits we are offering to you fully warrant your support to Ocean View.” “We are asking for $40,000 per year, including this school year, and want our officer on a full- time basis,” she concluded. With the Pryor amendment, the IRSD voted in favor of salary reimbursement at just below $32,000 per year for the SRO in a cost-share with the Town.

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Skipjack Continued from page 1 development costs. The Ørsted representative said the company needs to evaluate its orders and the current Maryland Offshore Wind deal would not be competitive. In an announcement last week, Ørsted said it would “reposition its Skipjack Wind project,” a combined 966-megawatt project in development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula, for future offtake opportunities. The government affairs official admitted “repositioning is a confusing word — it’s really about how we as a company are going to be paid for our power.” Ørsted faced energy credit payment deadlines to the State of Maryland and opted-out of its earlier agreement. The company stressed that Maryland is “very friendly” to wind and “is a very valuable partner” so that a new deal could be in

Bethany Continued from page 1 been immediately informed of the chief ’s and captain’s dismissals, but Hardiman said the Bethany Beach Police Department was in the process of informing them early this week. Although “there may be more to say about the matter in the future after the state and federal reviews are completed,”

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negotiation with the state or with a multistate new opportunity. Ørsted said that a regional approach to Mid-Atlantic wind development might be a better way forward. DNREC has reported that it is in talks about regional cooperation. “Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission Orders approving the Skipjack 1 and 2 projects. Ørsted intends to continue advancing development and permitting for the combined project, including submission of its updated Construction and Operations Plan to BOEM.” “This action follows an extensive review of the orders. The payment amounts for ORECs set forth in the Orders are no longer commercially viable because of today’s challenging market conditions, including inflation, high interest rates and supply chain constraints,” said the company. “Today’s announcement affirms our commitment to developing value creat-

ing projects and represents an opportunity to reposition Skipjack Wind, located in a strategically valuable federal lease area and with a state that is highly supportive of offshore wind, for future offtake opportunities,” said David Hardy, Group Executive Vice President and CEO Americas at Ørsted. “As we explore the best path forward for Skipjack Wind, we anticipate several opportunities and will evaluate each as it becomes available. We will continue to advance Skipjack Wind’s development milestones, including its Construction and Operations Plan” (COP), he said. “We are grateful to Governor Moore, the Maryland Public Service Commission and the State of Maryland for their steadfast partnership and support as we have worked diligently to develop Skipjack Wind under challenging economic circumstances,” Hardy continued. “We fully support the state’s leader-

ship as they pursue their ambitious offshore wind goal. We also thank the State of Delaware for its collaborative approach to supporting Skipjack Wind’s development.” While macroeconomic factors are impacting offshore wind projects globally, Ørsted continues to advance, build and invest into several U.S. projects. “We are going through some growing pains,” said the government affairs spokesperson on background, as a new renewables industry. “Regional cooperation will be the key.” Ørsted maintains “valuable uncontracted seabed along the East Coast that is strategically positioned to create value and continue growing the U.S. industry. In the Northeast, approximately 10 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy is expected to be awarded this year, and the Mid-Atlantic has additional solicitations expected in the next one to two years,” said Ørsted in its announcement.

there were no plans to call an immediate press conference to provide further details, Hardiman told the Coastal Point. “The issue is under investigation by state and federal authorities, and the Town will have no further comment until that investigation is concluded,” the mayor said. Last week’s news release was followed by another release, written in the form of a letter and signed by members

of the town council, stating they were “surprised and saddened by the misconduct that has led to the dismissal” of Redmon and Cathell. Other officers have served the town “with distinction and integrity,” residents and business owners regularly praise officers, and they deserve the support of the community as they go through “this challenging period,” the release stated. Foley is identified as the officer in charge on the Bethany Beach Police Department website — which lists its standards of conduct as loyalty, honesty and good moral character — but the website doesn’t state that Foley is acting chief in Redmon’s absence. In May 2023, Redmon, 57 — who reported to Town Manager Cliff Graviet — was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and was subsequently suspended from his BBPD position, with pay, pending the adjudi-

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McCarron files to run for county council By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Bridgeville resident Steve McCarron has filed to run for the Sussex County Council, representing District 2, the seat is currently held by Councilwoman Cynthia Green. McCarron, a Republican in this partisan election, is a lifelong resident of Bridgeville. The 47-year-old father of two has owned Amp Electric, providing commercial and industrial electrical services, for the past 10 years, with his brother-in-law, in a family that runs four businesses. The candidate — who, with his wife, Shelly, has a daughter, Ava, 17, and son, Shane, 11 — said one of his goals is making Sussex County the kind of place his children, and others in their generation, will want to continue to live in, into adulthood. “I got involved in the school board, and when I did, I was looking forward for my kids. That got me motivated to run for county council — my kids and our employees. I don’t feel we have a county they can really stay in. How are we going to retain them? The average house costs $450,000-plus, and the cost of rent is ridiculous. Retaining the workforce in this county is very important to me. I want to keep my kids nearby,” said McCarron, who was previously involved in the agriculture industry for 20 years. He worked with farmers and said he values their contributions to the econ-

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Kern named semi-finalist for Beard award By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Matt Kern is hoping the third time’s a charm. Kern, owner and chef at One Coastal restaurant in Fenwick Island, has been named a semi-finalist in the 2024 James Beard Foundation awards competition. He is among 20 chefs chosen to be so recognized in the Mid-Atlantic region. The awards are among the most coveted accolades in the American restaurant industry, and are awarded to chefs and restaurateurs across the county in a number of categories each year. Later this spring, five finalists will be named in each category, and in June, the winners in all the categories for chefs and restaurateurs will be announced. Kern, who turns 43 in February, purchased the Coastal Highway restaurant in 2022 from Scott and Carlie Carey, who opened it in 2014. He made the list of semi-finalists twice before, in 2019 and 2020, as chef at Heirloom in Lewes. He is the only Delaware semi-finalist chef this year. Sitting at the bar in his restaurant this week, Kern admitted he “ugly cried” when a friend told him he was on the list of semi-finalists in the competition. It is his first nomination as both chef

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Harmon case against IRSD admins dismissed By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Judge Calvin Scott of the Delaware Superior Court has dismissed the lawsuit by a former Sussex Central High School student against Bradley Layfield, former principal at the school, and Matt Jones, former assistant principal there, who were both terminated by the Indian River School District for their actions related to the incident that spurred the case. The judge ruled on Tuesday, Jan. 29, that both IRSD administrators were not actually acting in their official capacities as they reviewed surveillance video of then-SCHS senior Aniya Harmon’s role in a verbal altercation and tussle with a female assistant principal which resulted in the exposure of her breast — visible

on the video. The key to the Harmon case’s dismissal was a settled legal precedent under the Draper case that made the Harmon case ineligible for further liability. The judge suggested the school district, as the employer, may have some future culpability, but he said the individual now-former administrators did not bear responsibility for sharing the video to other administrators, their internal constable and Delaware State Police. They should not have been expected to know the nature of the tape before viewing it, he said. Layfield referred all comments to his attorney, Thomas Neuberger of Wilmington, who said in a statement that Layfield was not able to discuss what he called Harmon’s “prevarications” or dis-

cuss the court matters. Layfield said he had implicit trust in Neuberger, who successfully argued for the dismissal granted by the judge on Jan. 29. “Tom Neuberger is one of the best, and I trust him,” said Layfield in a short text to the Coastal Point. “I will have to trust any further comments to Mr. Neuberger, but thanks for reaching out.” “Mr. Jones and Mr. Layfield certainly held an employer relationship with District defendants,” said the judge. “However, District defendants are liable for the tortious acts of their employees if the acts are performed ‘within the scope of employment.’ Ms. Harmon argues that viewing a video of an incident occurring during school hours involving school students is an employment- related activity. “This Court would agree that ordi-

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narily such an act would be within the scope of employment for a Principal and Vice Principal, that is not the alleged wrongdoing in this case. It is not alleged that the viewing of the footage is the tortious conduct, rather, according to Ms. Harmon’s Complaint the tortious conduct is the publication of an exposed student and use of the footage to create a meme.” Layfield has denied creating the meme or sharing it. “The acts of Mr. Jones and Mr. Layfield are not within the scope of their employment because publication of school surveillance footage depicting an exposed student’s breast is certainly not a type of conduct of administrative work Mr. Jones and Mr. Layfield were hired to do.” “Additionally, Mr. Jones and Mr. Layfield’s conduct is not at all motivated to serve an educational establishment like District Defendants. Even if the conduct is not within the scope of employment, District Defendants could be liable for unauthorized conduct,” said Scott. “Here,” he continued in his judgement, “the act of publishing school surveillance footage depicting an exposed student’s breast or using of the image to make a meme is certainly not an act commonly done by a Principal or Vice Principal.” “While the time and place of the tortious conduct is alleged to be during school hours and on school property … the act is outside the enterprise of the master as the enterprise of District Defendants in educating students. There is no similarity in quality of the act done to an act that is authorized by District Defendants. There was an extreme departure from the normal method of accomplishing an authorized result. Because this case does not allege a crime, the act is not criminal. None of the factors greatly support that the Court find the unauthorized conduct was within the scope of employment.” “District Defendants’ ‘Motion to Dismiss’ is granted.” “The question of whether conduct is within the scope of employment is generally a question for the jury, unless the facts are so clear that they must be decided as a matter of law,” said Scott. “The alleged facts are so clear in this case that the scope of employment must be decided as a matter of law. In Draper, the court sets forth factors which should be considered in determining whether unauthorized conduct is within the scope of employment.” “They include such factors as whether or not the act is one commonly done by such servants; the time, place and purpose of the act; whether or not the act is outside the enterprise of the master; whether or not the master has See DISMISSAL page 10

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CATO, others push back against wind energy By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Travis Fisher, director of energy and environmental policy for the conservative think tank the CATO Institute in Washington, D.C., provided expert testimony at the recent Ocean City, Md.,

Kern Continued from page 7 stay true to a commitment to use local ingredients as much as possible — “keep my hard-earned dollars close to home, and try to support my economy and pay my employees a living wage and try to eliminate food waste the best I possibly can,” he said, “which is why, when we write a menu, we encompass a lot of that waste that normally gets thrown out, through old-school preparations of fermenting and pickling and preserving and dehydrating, and all the things that our ancestors used to do. “I’m not reinventing the wheel, I’m just trying to show an honest view of what the Mid-Atlantic is,” he said. That means not only showcasing food produced on the Delmarva Peninsula, but also emphasizing the seasonality of those foods. For example, he said, even in January, “You can go to the grocery store and buy asparagus and strawberries. By no means does that mean that they’re going to be delicious asparagus and strawberries. But we live in a country where you can have whatever you want whenever you want it. I’m trying to dial that back and say, ‘You know what? Maybe there’s a reason that you shouldn’t be eating that stuff.’” By showcasing local meats and produce in season, he said, and by staying

public forum hosted by U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.). CATO representatives and a local nuclear energy worker asserted that once federal subsidies for proposed wind power in the region expire, higher costs CATO estimates at $25,000 total over the 25- to 30-year life of the wind

farms will be passed to ratepayers, business and consumers. “Wind energy — which has a higher cost of producing offshore wind — is great for the wealthy but it’s very scary for everyday people,” stated Fisher. “People will need to pay for wind and a backup power plant,” Fisher as-

serted. “These offshore wind mandates should be repealed, and then let’s see what really gets built without a government mandate — if you put it out to the capital markets.” Fisher noted recent wind-farm de-

true to classic, humble dishes that local farmers may have eaten generations ago, “As a chef, it challenges you more to have less to work with.” With no apologies to Paul Simon, Kern said, “If I can find 50 ways to utilize a carrot and take the best 10 or 15 and harness that on the menu, you know — I can get lots of carrots right now. So that helps me have enough biodiversity on my menu to create food and dishes that I can keep on my menu for a few weeks until something else comes up or a farm runs out of those carrots or those greens. “It’s funny in the summer that everybody wants this beautiful mixed-greens salad,” Kern said. “Greens don’t grow in the summer — they grow in colder temps,” he said, laughing with great gusto at the irony. Kern considers serving his customers to be a great chance to educate them on the factors that determine what he will serve at any given time. “I want to give everybody who comes in the best experience possible and the best food possible,” he said, “but within that, it doesn’t always mean it’s going to be the food you were looking for. That’s sometimes a tricky slope to navigate. But, at the end of the day, I’m proud of it. Here’s an honest look at the food system we have,” he said of his menu, which includes his take on such dishes as chicken-and-dumplings and cornfried catfish.

“I’m not getting rich anytime soon with a 50-seat restaurant, but I make a living doing what I believe in, and I’m grateful that I have this opportunity,” Kern said. Of his restaurant — which also seats 24 outside when weather permits and features a kitchen that is open to the dining area — he said, “We want people to see how hard we’re working” to prepare their food. He sang the praises of his staff — particularly general manager Derrick Hudson and pastry chef Skylar Crowley, who are 21 and 22, respectively. Speaking about his taking ownership of the restaurant, he said, “Timing couldn’t have been more perfect” for the transition from the Careys, who now focus on their small farm off Route 17, where they often hold events, such as dinners and children’s activities, and Carlie Carey now has her own pottery studio. “They just wanted to focus on their

family and their farm,” he said. “Scott is an incredibly intelligent dude. So is Carlie — Carlie’s super-smart,” he said. “They had great success and built a great name for it,” he said of One Coastal, adding that the couple, who now have three small children, “had other things that they wanted to do with their lives. “Our kids are older,” he said of daughter Chloe, a senior in college, and son Asher, 12, so he and his wife Karen felt more able to jump into the frenetic, unpredictable world of restaurant ownership. The list of 20 semi-finalists Kern joins for Best Chef/Mid-Atlantic honors includes chefs from Washington, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. From that list, the top five finalists will be announced April 3 in Washington, D.C. The winner will be announced June 3 in Chicago.

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DNREC studying cost-share for replenishment Burden potentially shifting to local beaches By Mike Smith Staff Reporter DNREC can no longer shoulder the $10 million to $15 million annual burden of beach replenishment in the state, according to Jesse Hayden, environmental program administrator for DNREC’s shoreline and waterway management division. The agency has just launched a study to seek new funding sources, including potential costshares with local beach towns, and officials announced the economic analysis on Jan. 18. “In two years, we have had large expenditures,” said Hayden. “The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers is going to ask DNREC for $10 million now. Last year, we had to write a check for $15 million to the Corps because of the many storms.” DNREC pays for beach nourishment using funds generated by the state accommodations tax. DNREC receives one-eighth of the 8 percent hotel tax specifically for shoreline management, and funds are appropriated for the division by the Delaware General Assembly. Some beach nourishment projects are cost-shared with the federal government. In Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island, the Corps and DNREC share the cost of beach nourishment, DNREC officials said. “We are here to inform the public

about the economic analysis that we are undertaking,” said Sarah Bouboulis, who is a planner for DNREC. The “Economic Analysis for Shoreline Management” event drew more than 100 people online, and Hayden provided what many of them perceived as bad news. “This is just a study we are undertaking, and over 100 people are attending,” said Bouboulis, noting broad public interest. Several mayors of local municipalities, and Tim Shaw, mayor pro tem of South Bethany, attended remotely. “Our shoreline and waterways section is spearheading this analysis. We have a project work group made up of small group organizations to get pointed feedback — the Association of Coastal Towns (ACT) and the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Cen-

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ter, along with Delaware Sea Grant, and the Woods Hole Ecological Survey are all part of this smaller group.” Jesse Hayden, head of the shoreline and waterways section, said the Sussex County Council, coastal mayors and public officials will also be added to the work group. “We have enjoyed a great collaboration with you,” he said. In short, “Beach nourishment is making a pile of sand so we have dune and shoreline elevations. … We do it for storm protection, for recreation tourism and for habitat, like the horseshoe crab,” he said. “That then supports the migratory shorebirds, like the rufa red knot. Since the 1950s, the State of Delaware has been placing sand on the beaches to offset the chronic erosion that nature produces. Before the 1970s, it was the highway commission, and then DNREC took over.” “We have been entrusted with this responsibility,” said Hayden solemnly. “The cost of nourishment projects are increasing to an unsustainable level. The main reason is climate change. We see more frequent and more intensive storms. We are in the rainiest period right now of our recorded history,” Hayden said. “Beach nourishment will not solve all of the coastal storm protection methods we have. But it is still the preferred method to protect infrastructure and the economy.” “We have placed over 25 million cubic yards of sand since we started this replenishment work,” said Hayden of the total commitment. “One truck holds about 15 cubic yards — so, over a million of these truck loads have been brought in” over the decades. “We just brought in sand to Lewes beach this week,” said the DNREC shoreline administrator. “Most of these projects have been either at the Delaware Bay or delivered to our coastal towns.” Bethany Beach and South Bethany have gotten the lion’s share of the sand and replenishment since 2000. “The uptick in the number of projects and the size of projects came after we reached an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We have See COSTS page 11

Dismissal Continued from page 8 reason to expect that such an act will be done; the similarity in quality of the act done to the act authorized; the extent of departure from the normal method of accomplishing an authorized result; and whether or not the act is serious.” Scott concluded that making decisions based on a video embarrassing to the student falls outside the general job description of a high school principal.

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Costs Continued from page 10 spent $61.8 million since the 1960s, but the majority of it has been spent in the last 20 years, since the Atlantic coastal towns received so much nourishment.” “There is a cost-sharing obligation we have with the federal government to serve these Atlantic beach towns,” Hayden said. “We are counting on the federal government to continue to fund nourishment. For the state share, we need to find new resources to add to the state budget.” “This is the time to get ahead of the issue — not when we have run out of money. There is also a risk that federal

Energy Continued from page 9 ployment postponements, including Equinor canceling its plans to build in New York. Last week, Ørsted postponed development of its project off the shore of Maryland and Delaware, and said it will recalibrate its Skipjack wind project off the coast of Ocean City, seeking a new customer for the power. “This is a forced energy transition,” asserted Fisher. “Today’s announcement affirms our commitment to developing value-creating projects and represents an opportunity to reposition Skipjack Wind, located in a strategically valuable federal lease area and with a state that is highly supportive of offshore wind, for future offtake opportunities,” said David Hardy, group executive vice president and CEO for the Americas at Ørsted. “As we explore the best path forward for Skipjack Wind, we anticipate several opportunities and will evaluate each as it becomes available.” Doug Duer, a nuclear energy industry worker who now resides in Millsboro, proposes looking at nuclear

support may be reduced in some way,” said Hayden. The federal government has spent more than $150 million, for a total of more than $210 million going to beach replenishment, said DNREC officials. “We would have big concerns if the federal contribution were to go away.” “We know that we have to come back and renourish,” said Hayden of the constant battle. “The climate-change impact here is making these incidents more prevalent. We get sand to the beach by hauling through dump trucks from commercial pits, using the same vendors who supply sand to concrete plants. The sand is compatible with our beach sand. The cost of fuel has gone up

the past few years. So, sand we purchase [and truck] from a pit and bring in is more costly.” The other method of beach nourishment is to use a dredge. “The State has engaged a dredge that we can use offshore and pump sand onto the shore,” said Hayden. “We have lost the function of some of these dredges, which break, and we know it’s not environmentally wise to continue. The unit cost of that sand has almost doubled over that 10 years.” DNREC has two revenue streams. First is the state’s lodging tax. DNREC receives 1 percent of hotel, motel and tourist rental home income, and that has generated $2 million to $4 million

for nourishment. “To date, we at DNREC have gotten $2 million, and we expect $4 million for 2024.” “The second is state bond bills, and we have received generous appropriations. We have to split those funds for nourishment from clearing waterways for boating and the marine debris.” “We have $3.5 million from our state bond projections for this year.” “We want to look at the people who are getting the benefits of local beach nourishment,” which DNREC officials said is the coastal town receiving the tourism. “What would it look like to see

power, solar power and other sources, in addition to wind. “What it comes down to is that companies like U.S. Wind are investing in wind, and the consumer is the enduser who ultimately pays. They need to know how much their electric bill is going to be, because it is going up,” asserted Duer, adding, “Ocean City is opposed to wind power.” “Nuclear could be the least expensive option. For nuclear power, it is down to .3 cents per KW hour,” said Duer, who worked at a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. “The LCOE is defined as the levelized cost of electricity, which levels the pricing over the life of the entire unit,” he explained as a means of comparing apples to apples on rates. “In the early days, the agency overseeing nuclear was called the Atomic Energy Commission, which still exists but is not the regulator. They licensed these plants for only 30 years, but some of them can have a life expectancy of twice as long as that, at 60 years,” said Duer. Hydropower is a more costly alternative, because generation capacity is based on water availability, he said.

“For solar, it is up to .88 cents per KWH,” suggested Duer. “For wind, it is up to .90 cents per KWH to produce and transmit,” he estimated. The basic economics metric for any generating plant is the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). It is the total cost to build and operate a power plant over its lifetime divided by the total electricity output dispatched from the plant over that period. Typically, cost per megawatt hour is measured. It takes into account the financing costs of the capital component not just the “overnight” cost, to deliver the power. On a levelized or lifetime basis, nuclear power is an economical source of electricity generation, combining the advantages of security, reliability and very low greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Nuclear Association. “We used two types of reactors over my career,” said Duer, whose brother also works in the nuclear business at Calvert Cliffs, Md., “boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors (BWR and PWR) and the BWRs outlived all of the nuclear power plants. The BWR is operating at only 1,000 PSI, and the PWR is at 2,000 PSI. So

the pressure is lower, and it runs longer.” “These are modular in design now, and there is no need for original parts — just the builders to put the parts together of the reactor,” he said. “The floors, the walls and the trusses for the roof are all part of the package. They are called small modular reactors, and they can do that work on 10 to 11 acres.” “We could rip out Indian River’s coal-fired plant and put an SMR in there, and be energy-efficient. SMRs are not yet licensed in the U.S., but we will have them here before two long.” There are 52 operating nuclear plants in the U.S.

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Millsboro Chamber hosting Casino Night By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Guests at the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Casino Night can spend the evening playing at the roulette wheel, blackjack table and slot machines, all for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit the Millsboro Little League and improvements to

Costs Continued from page 11 who benefits and calculate a structure that is shared?” he asked. “Nothing is changing right now, and we are not asking for a local cost share. Nothing will impact current projects or

their field, where the Chamber’s annual Stars & Stripes, a Fourth of July celebration, will be held this year. In past years, it has been at Cupola Park. Planned for 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Millsboro fire hall, Casino Night will feature heavy appetizers by Lighthouse Catering and a cash bar. The admission cost is $40 in advance or $45 at the door, which includes $1,000 in Casino Night chips to

play games. Players will win tickets that can be used to bid on prizes or enter a 50:50 drawing. “There is no money exchanged. There won’t be gambling, but you win tickets for items like baskets with different foods in them, seasonings, utensils. There will be a margherita basket. Sponsors are still needed,” Chamber Executive Director Anne Angel said.

Casino Night is likely to become an annual event. “We want to support the local Little League. It will be a great night out that everybody will enjoy. The Chamber is looking to do larger events like this for the community,” she said. Casino Night will be sponsored by the Schrockstars Team of Northrop Realty, a company Angel praised for being easy to work with.

future planned projects,” said Hayden of the new study’s impact. Shaw, who is also chairman of South Bethany’s Canal Water Quality Committee, stated, “Economic benefits are not limited to the beach towns, so all who benefit should share in the funding — not just beach towns.”

According to the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO), Delaware’s total expenditures in the 2022 fiscal year were $15.5 billion. That’s a single year’s expenditure. The cost incurred by the State for beach replenishment over the last 75 years “isn’t even a rounding error,” said

an elected official from Bower’s Beach in the virtual audience. “As we have been told on many occasions, DNREC owns the beaches and dunes, and the beaches are open to the public, both statewide and countrywide. That being the case, why is maintaining the beaches and dunes now a local town responsibility? Why is this not a statewide funding issue?” asked Shaw during the webinar. “Why would it not be better, and more equitable, to have a statewide tax to pay for these costs?” said Shaw. DNREC’s division of shoreline and waterway management provided a public presentation to begin the discussion of the “Economic Analysis of Shorelines” study. The study will explore the range of economic benefits provided by beach nourishment and develop costshare ratios and new approaches to funding projects needed to maintain Delaware’s shorelines. Shaw said the Town of South Bethany does not believe this study is necessary and that the State of Delaware should continue to fund beach nourishment without local municipality cost sharing. The State routinely provides monetary incentives to businesses to come to Delaware or expand business in return for the promise of additional jobs and revenue, said representatives of the South Bethany Property Owners Association. The 2012 study they referenced indicates that the coastal communities continually provide increased jobs and state revenue. The coastal communities are an economic engine for the state through tourism dollars. A 2012 study showed that the total economic contribution of coast-related activity to the state are: • $6.9 billion added to total industry production; • 59,000 additional jobs supported; • $711 million of additional local, state and federal taxes paid; • $67 of additional production is added throughout the state for every $100 of coast-related production, said the association; and • 48 additional jobs are added for every 100 coast-related jobs. “The State should continue to invest in what is already here and assist with its expansion by fully funding the State’s share of beach nourishment,” said the SBPOA representative.

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Deal showed benefit of fight, compromise The Indian River School District Board of Education voted Monday night to agree to a compromise measure that will help fund the Lord Baltimore Elementary school resource officer (SRO) position going forward. You can agree with that decision or not, but it’s hard not to appreciate one significant part of this: Parents rose up together to make this happen, and the members of the Board of Education stepped up to reach a deal. For a little background, there is a constable at the school to provide security for the students, and by all accounts, he is terrific. But there is a second position — that SRO role — that is currently being filled by Ocean View Police Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw.The Town of Ocean View paid for Bradshaw to train for this billet, which includes educating students on myriad subjects and, according to Town Manager Carol

Houck, has a cost for this position of $145,000, plus the training. The Town had requested the District pay $40,000 per year to supplement that cost, but the District balked. Ocean View said it would pull the SRO, but a generous private donor stepped up to pay that money. An incredible effort by that individual, but certainly not a sustainable plan, right? Parents began to lobby the District.The Lord Baltimore PTO took an active stance.Town officials, including Houck, pursued a deal. And when it looked like a decision was going to get tabled and kicked down the road again, School Board Member Constance Pryor made a countermotion to fund the position with $31,900 — the average IRSD funding for SROs at all the other schools. It was unanimously approved. You can fight city hall, folks — and sometimes find a working compromise in the process.

What’s in a name? Sometimes, a chuckle We’re not exactly what one would call a “snowy environment.” Oh, we’ve had a few big ones land on our little coastal oasis over the years, but outside of a few relatively-minor snowfalls this winter, it’s been almost two years since there has been any kind of actual accumulation, according to the fine people over at the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). That modest snowfall would seem to imply that the state has little need or use of snowplows, let alone require an allDarin J. McCann hands-on-deck approach to naming said snowplows, but here we are. And I am here for it. DelDOT officials recently announced the winners of their “Name That Plow” contest, where they encouraged elementary students across the state to submit their best plow names, with one winner selected from each of Delaware’s three counties. And the kids nailed it. Absolutely nailed it. A third-grader from New Castle County got the nod there, with “Blades of Flurries.” Kent County’s submission came from a kindergarten student, who came up with “Melton John.” And Sussex County’s winner, authored by a fourth-grader named Sophia at Rehoboth Elementary School, was “Ice Ice Bladey” — which is pretty darn clever, if you just take a second to stop, collaborate and listen. You know, because I’m kind of deadly, when I play a dope melody. Anything less than the best is a felony. Love it or leave it... But I digress. Sorry. It happens every time I hear even a snippet of that song. You have to give it to them. The names were pretty inventive and catchy. That’s really all you can ask for when trying to get recognized for marketing something, right? Something people will remember, and, hopefully, remember with a little smile on their faces? And not long after I saw the DelDOT press release regarding the snowplow names, I came across an Associated Press story on a similar contest that recently took place in Minnesota — a state a little more well-known for an abundance of snow, as well as being the backdrop for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” one of my favorite shows of all time and the showcase for the great Lou Grant. Regardless, Minnesota’s fourth annual “Name a Snowplow” contest recently reached its conclusion, and “Taylor Drift” came

out on top, clearing nearly twice as many votes as the runnerup — “Clark W. Blizzwald.” So, yeah, these contests might just be the greatest invention known to mankind. Some of the other winners in the Minnesota contest, where eight new names were tabbed, were Dolly Plowtown, Waipahinte (a Dakota name for “snowplow”), Byonsleigh, You’re Killin’ Me Squalls, Fast and Flurrious, and Barbie’s Dream Plow. My dad-joke senses are tingling. This is just amazing, on every possible level. “We have a lot of fun with this contest each year, but I also hope in its own way it increases the security and safety of the men and women who operate our snowplows,” said Anne Meyer, a spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The thinking, according to Meyer, is that the contest isn’t only fun, but is also “a way to personalize both the massive trucks and the people who drive them,” per AP. Between chuckles over the names from both Delaware and Minnesota, I was reminded of one of the great “Name that...” contests I had ever seen. Or, at least one of the great “Name that...” contests I could remember in this foggy old head of mine. It came to me in the form of a 2016 BBC story. The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) held a naming contest for a polar research ship — one that cost approximately 200 million Euro to build, and the winning selection had more than 124,000 votes, which easily topped the runner-up’s 34,371. Boaty McBoatface. That’s right. A polar research ship that cost more money than a value meal at McDonald’s (a high bar these days) was selected by the people to bear the name, “Boaty McBoatface.” One user on the site formerly known as Twitter, @DaftLimmy, tweeted, “Imagine Boaty McBoatface sank and everybody died. Imagine the news having to read that out with a straight face.” Alas, it did not stick. Officials chose the fifth-place suggestion instead — “RHS David Attenborough,” a fine name, to be sure, and a great honor for a great man. But... Boaty McBoatface? That would have gone down with Ice Ice Bladey as one of the true greats. Oh, and Taylor Drift. And Melton John. And...

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Letters Bethany town council defends police force Editor: We were all surprised and saddened by the misconduct that has led to the dismissal of both the Town’s chief of police and the second-in-command. However, none were more shocked and saddened than the other officers of our police department, none of whom were involved in the misconduct. These officers have served the Town and all of us with distinction and integrity, some for many years, while others have only recently begun their professional careers. They are an integral part of our Bethany Beach family. We, members of the Town Council, have heard countless stories from residents, business owners and visitors about how our officers have helped them and come to their assistance during difficult times. They are truly an amazing group, always professional, approachable and helpful. Each of them exemplifies the highest standards of law enforcement. With their professionalism, dedication and strength of character, they will come through this challenging period. But they will need our support. They have always been there for us. Now it’s

time for us to provide that support and to express our appreciation for all they have done to serve and protect our Town and all of us. Bethany Beach Town Council Rosemary Hardiman, Mayor Ron Calef, Vice Mayor Jerry Morris, Secretary Treasurer Lew Killmer Patrick Sheplee Mickey Hinman Theresa Keil

Reader congrats papers on partnership Editor: We wanted to extend our warmest congratulations to the Dispatch and Ocean City Today on their new partnership. I hope that your relationship will be productive, long-lasting, and happy. It was interesting to see that both publications’ editorial chiefs used famous music titles to describe their new venture. Ocean City Advertising Agency suggests “Let the Good Times Roll,” and we hope to see more “Glory Days” celebrations. As you know, there has been intense competition between newspapers, broadcast media and the internet in our resort market. I’ve observed this compe-

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Reader weighs in on windmills Editor: I did some research on the proposed windmill projects. First, U.S. Wind is not an American

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AG, police tout record-low violent crime Flanked by law enforcement leaders, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced recently that law enforcement’s focus on violent criminals and gun offenders has driven Delaware’s violent crime rates to their lowest point since the State began tracking the statistic — a 40 percent decline since 2008. “I’ve never seen another jurisdiction accomplish the things that Delaware is doing simultaneously,” said Jennings. “Violent crime, shootings, prison populations and recidivism have all plummeted in our state, and the latest data tells us that the decline is not a fluke. None of us is declaring mission accomplished — but Delaware is setting itself apart as a national leader in violence reduction. We should all be proud of that

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Continued from page 14 windmills are constructed, it will require over 2 million gallons of fuel oil for service boats to service them annually. How about birds? It is estimated that windmills kill about 1.7 million birds a year [2020 stats]. It is six times more expensive to produce electricity on water than it would cost on land. The U.S Coast Guard has indicated that the proposed windmills will hinder water rescue in the operating area. The Armed forces have indicated that they would have a negative effect on radar for military, as well as commercial airlines. Concerning construction, it is estimated that it would take about 850-900 cubic yards of concrete for a slab foundation for each structure, each footing will be 25-35 feet deep and be 14-16

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Chorale shows to honor black composers By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter A Choral Tapestry Celebrating Black History Month, designed to bring together diverse communities, will feature performances by the nearly 40-year-old Southern Delaware Chorale plus the Cantabile Women’s Chorus, Sussex Tech Bella Voce and Sussex Community Gospel Mass Choir. Planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, the festival will “foster relationships and build bridges in Sussex County and beyond,”

Artistic Director and Conductor Dr Colin Armstrong said. “Everybody who enjoys singing will enjoy this. It is a family friendly event so it’s meant for all ages, for all people who enjoy live music, live chorale music, which not everybody goes to. A lot of people go to see bands at one of the clubs but it is different to hear a whole bunch of people singing live. There is so much divisiveness in the world today. This is joyful music,” Armstrong said. Planned is a variety of selections, including spirituals, gospel and contemporary by black composers. “It is music that can fit into the cate-

gory of jazz or modern classical, a celebration of the vast contribution of black composers,” including living composers Andre J. Thomas and Stacey Gibbs, he said. “Spirituals are beloved around the world. The No. 1 priority is to show the diversity of music. Black classical or opera or chorale composers aren’t as well known. They don’t get the voice they deserve. People are always thinking about pop singers and rap artists, which are important, too. This is culturally valuable for us, regardless of the color of your skin,” he said, adding guests will be “serenaded with a variety of music gen-

res, spanning from spirituals and gospel to jazz and contemporary classical.” Also featured, he said, will be the Alpha Kappa Alpha black sorority. “Last year was the first time they had a presence and raised money for that scholarship program and they will be doing the same thing this year. The southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will have a presence there as well, and will speak about their work,” Armstrong said. Tickets cost $25 each and are free for those 18 and younger. They can be purchased in advance or at the door. See www.southerndelawarechorale.org.

MSO String Quartet slated to perform two shows The Mid-Atlantic Symphony recently announced two upcoming performances by the MSO String Quintet, which consist of principal string players from the orchestra. The concerts will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, and on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Md. Audiences are being invited to experience selections from the chamber music repertoire chamber as the En-

semble Series String Quintet showcases the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Antonín Dvořák. The program will feature Beethoven’s “String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 4 in C Minor,” described as “a masterpiece that reflects Beethoven’s genius and innovation.” Additionally, the quintet will perform Dvořák’s “String Quintet, Op. 77 in G Major,” a composition that is said to showcase Dvořák’s melodic richness and emotional depth. According to MSO representatives, Beethoven’s “String Quartet, Op. 18,

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Class on writing about music starts Feb. 6 Starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild will be hosting “Musical Notes: Writing about the Tunes We Love.” In this four-session online tutorial, held each Tuesday in February (Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27), participants will be challenged to share some of their favorite pieces of music, and write about them. The tutorial is taught by veteran journalist, essayist and author, Elise Seyfried, who has published five books of personal essays and short memoirs, including her most recent Nanomorphosis. As she writes in the class description, “Music reaches people profoundly, whether it be the memories recalled by a Beatles song, or the emotions summoned up by a Beethoven

string quartet. Music will be the jumping off point for essays covering different aspects of each participant’s life. How does Gershwin bring back thoughts of your mother singing in the kitchen? Can you evoke the world of Appalachian Spring, or New York State of Mind?” Each Tuesday, participants will receive via email an assignment with short writing samples. They’ll have a week to complete the assignment which Elise will comment on — noting what is working well and making gentle suggestions for improvement. “Our online tutorials are a great option for those who want to work at their own pace,” says executive director Maribeth Fischer. “They may not need or want as much critique as tra-

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and are available at midatlanticsymphony.org. Previews for each program in the season and for special MSO events are available on the MSO Web site at midatlanticsymphony.org/podcast. Podcasts are posted on the site seven to 10 days before a concert or event. For additional information about the 2023-2024 season, or to order tickets, visit www.midatlanticsymphony.org. Tickets may be ordered by telephone at 1-888846-8600.

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Calendar February 1-29 Craft Kits for Ages 10-17— Youth ages 1 – 17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free Chocolate Therapy kit, which includes a mug, a hot chocolate packet, a chocolate chip cookie mix, and some information on the impact of chocolate on mood. If you’d like to create a hand-washable sticker you can attach to your mug, please call or visit the library’s website to register for either the Feb. 10 or 28 Cricut Mug Stickers event. 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

February 1 Notable Books — Coastal Georgetown AAUW ALA Notable Books Club meets at the Lewes library from 10 a.m. to noon. They will be discussing Sidik Fofana’s “Stories From the Tenants Downstairs.” Jigsaw Puzzle Time — Join South Coastal Library for some relaxing puzzle time at 2 p.m. They will have three tables set up with varying difficulty levels of jigsaw puzzles (350 pieces, 500 pieces, and 1000 pieces). Meet other jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts in your community and help us piece these puzzles together. Puzzles that are unfinished at 4 p.m. will be moved to the main library for the community to assemble. Kristin will also tell you how to order puzzles through the

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February 2 Acrylic Art Class — Join local artist Barbarann Fagley at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. for a fun beginner’s acrylic art workshop. Image and painting topic TBA. All materials are provided. Free, for ages 18-plus+. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26, 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 (Dec 2023 - Feb 2024,) but only one watercolor class per calendar year. Already attended three? Enjoy free CreativeBug art video tutorials on your own at home by clicking on the CreativeBug logo on the home page of our website and typing in your library card number. (If your card number starts with something other than 33812, visit the library for assistance.) Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Origins of Jazz, Part 1 — Dr. Miles Brown, Assistant Professor of Music (String Bass and Jazz) at the University of Delaware, will discuss the origins of jazz from the 1880s to the pivotal year of 1959 at South Coastal Library

at 2 p.m. Topics will include Ragtime, Early Jazz, the Swing Era, Bebop, and more. Part 2 will be Friday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Free, for ages 18-plus. Registration for each date is appreciated and available 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

February 3 Dance the Night Away — The Millville fire hall will host Dance the Night Away, Music from the ’50s and Beyond, from 7 to 10 p.m. The DJ will be Brian K. Hall, and attire is dressy casual or a favorite era ensemble. The cost is $30 per person, and can be purchased through Eventbrite at lbwcdance.eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit the Lord Baltimore Women’s Club, who conducts fundraising in support of its scholarship program, mentoring in local schools, veterans’ organizations and other community activities. Quarter Auction — The Sussex Central Softball team is having a quarter auction fundraiser at the Millsboro fire hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the auction starts at 6 p.m. Open House — The Chancel Choir & Taylor Bell Choir will perform at an open house at Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to sing praise, make a joyful noise and hear what the church is all about.

February 5 Republican Committee Meets — The 41st District Republican Committee Meeting will be held at the Indian River Senior Center in Millsboro at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Donyale Hall, candidate for United States Congress. Chix with Stix — Join Jill at 10 a.m. for South Coastal Library’s next monthly 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 302-8585518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Reading Nutrition Labels — Nutrition Facts Labels contain a wealth of information, but it can be confusing. By understanding how to read them, we are better able to adopt lifelong healthy eating habits. Join the folks at South Coastal Library at 3 p.m. for a free presentation on reading and understanding nutrition labels by Sharon Mack, Integrative Health Coach with Beebe Healthcare. 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

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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. 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. Georgetown Bridge Club — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Bridge Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. All experience levels are welcome. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown.

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. Teleservice Navigators — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Teleservice Navigators

every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get help with virtual resources, such as telehealth appointments, appointments with lawyers and social service appointments using the new Telehealth Kiosk. A Navigator will be at the library to help set up virtual appointments. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca — The Georgetown Public Library hosts La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Déjenos ayudarle a: completar sus papeles, interpretar sus cartas, inscribirse en la escuela, renovar sus documentos, crear una vida major, y mucho más. La Esperanza: (302)854-9262. Paws for People reading time — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Paws for People on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. Read aloud to

a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading. Offered by Paws for People. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. Elementary homeschoolers program — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Homeschool Program on the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Every month, they offer a different activity for elementary-school-aged children. Socrates Café — Socrates Café is a group of individuals from different backgrounds that discuss philosophical ideas. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bethany Beach Christian Church. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Bonnie at 537-9440, or send an email to bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. Flip Five — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Flip Five games on Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited to play. Just sign the book and write “Flip Five” next

to your name. Wing Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Wing Night every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited to play. Seafood Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Seafood Night every Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Karaoke follows from 7 to 11 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited to play. Seafood Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting dinner every Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. DJ/Karaoke will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited to play.

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Events Continued from page 23 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 meets 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 Democratic Party’s 38th Representative District Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. For more information, updates on speakers and meeting locations, call (302) 364-5830, or visit https://deldems38.org or their Facebook page at https://deldems38.org. Sussex Republicans Meet — The Sussex County Republican Committee meets the second Monday of every month at the Millsboro fire hall. Meetings start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and all are welcome. Information on monthly guest speakers, legislative updates and meeting updates can be found at sussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance Tuning Up the Temple — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts “Tuning Up the Temple” on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8:30 to 9:45 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 GMC hosts yoga classes at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Armor Room, upstairs in the church building, with Heather Murphy. Additionally, there is also a class on Saturdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with instructors Heather Murphy and Micole Linehan. There is a $5 drop-in fee for either class. 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, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. There is a $6 drop-in fee. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome. For more information, send an email to zumbabyjo@gmail.com. Multiple Myeloma Support — The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets the

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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. Book discussion — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Wednesday Morning Book Discussion on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10:15 a.m. In November and December, however, they will meet on the third Wednesday. November’s book is “Night of the Living Rez” by Morgan Talty. Books are available for pickup each month at the library.

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February 6 Mommy & Me Time — Mommy & Me time is an opportunity for moms to connect with their children as well as other moms while making a craft, at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. This program is not just for moms, but any parent or caregiver, male or female! Free, including coffee! They will be doing yoga in this session. 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. Flow Into Tranquility — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for the first session of a free 3-part Yoga series designed to focus on slowing down and taking care of yourself at South Coastal Library at 4:45 p.m. Each session will build on the previous one, so you should plan on attending all three sessions. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration opens at 4:45 pm on Jan. 30 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

Valentine’s Button Pin — Stop by South Coastal Library from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and make a Valentine's button pin. Free, all materials provided. Ages 8-plus. Children under 12 will need adult supervision. Staff will be available for assistance. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Story Time: Infant-5 — This is a great opportunity to engage your child in early literacy practices as well as get to know other families in the area at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Free, registration is not required, but parents/caregivers must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

February 8 Dine & Donate — Xi Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is hosting a Dine & Donate event at DiFebo’s Restaurant in Bethany Beach from 4 to 9 p.m. The proceeds will benefit local charities. The dinner special for two costs $42, and includes one shared appetizer, two entrees, one shared dessert and half-priced bottles of select wine. For reservations, call (302) 539-4550. Cooking By the Book — Each month, partici-

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Museums/Displays Railroad Museum — The Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse is an interactive museum of model railroading, and is located at 36668 DuPont Boulevard, in Selbyville. They are open to the public every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit them online at delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-Irvin Museum — The Bethany Beach

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On Friday, Jan. 12, the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Sarge Athletics in Bethany Beach to celebrate their grand opening. Friends, fellow Chamber Members, and community members were in attendance. Sarge Athletics is a training center with a results driven approach helping you achieve your goals of sports performance, weight loss and maintenance, or a healthier more active lifestyle. To learn more about Sarge Athletics, stop by their location at 699 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930, call (866) 769-3785, or visit sargeathletics.com. Coastal Point • Submitted

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So, why native? Let me tell you By Susu Fiske Inland Bays Garden Center Mother Nature has developed an intricate ecosystem. I always say, “she knows what she is doing, has had eons to figure out what works, and we have only been here a minute, so how can we expect to know what is best, so let us learn from her.” For instance, a tree has developed over centuries to rely on specific microorganisms in the soil to keep it healthy, precise insects to carry off the pollen, and a special bird to eat the fruit. They all work together as a team to keep everything running smoothly. When one of those parts are missing, they all suffer. We are all familiar with the lack of milkweed (Asclepias) and the effect it is having on the monarchs (along with too many pesticides). By definition, plants, insects, and wildlife are native to our area if they were here before the Europeans arrived. They brought some items here with them, trying to hold on to a piece of home. Did you know that starlings were brought here because someone wanted America to be like Shakespeare’s plays (gee thanks guys). The demand for beautiful plants from other countries drove the nurseries to carry those plants which we now know are invasive (think Japanese honeysuckle & Bradford Pear, native to Korea & China). When we demand more natives and stop buying plants that belong in other countries the nurseries will have to respond to meet that demand. One nonnative that has been in much demand is the crepe myrtle and we see them everywhere. If you have a crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia, from Asia) you are most likely experiencing scale. This problem will spread rapidly in this area because they are a predominant species and because they are not native there is not an insect or bird to naturally combat crepe myrtle bark scale (also from Asia). Good native alternatives to crepes are American witch hazel (Hamamelis), dogwoods (Cornus), serviceberry (Amelanchier), sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginia), and one of my favorites blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium). Planting native plants also helps us because they don’t need much if any fertilizer, pesticides, and they use less water. Native plants in your garden help supply genetic variety to our local native plant base. Growing and planting native is the best way for you to help our planet as it ties your property into our larger ecosystem. If you also decrease the size of your lawn, you can

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A blackhaw viburnum in bloom. decrease the amount of pollution you contribute since you won’t have as much to mow. Or don’t have turf grass at all and make the move to sedges, carex grasses, and low growing perennials that can tolerate foot traffic. The sedges and carex grasses can be mowed if you wish but don’t need to be maintained by mowing. They need about half the water as their roots grow much deeper. When a plant is separated from insects or habitat that keep it inline, they can get out of control. Burning bush, butterfly bush, and English ivy (I hate them!) are examples of flora from different countries that are extremely invasive. They are taking over native habitats and causing the destruction of native plants, wildlife, and our soil. Also, they are extremely expensive for us to remove. Keystone plants, I am sure you have heard of the terminology, but do you know what it means? Keystone is the one thing that is holding something together, whether it is a doorway or our ecosystem. Within our ecosystem there are some plants that supply so much food, shelter, and help us that if they disappear the entire system is in danger of collapsing. That is what is happening right now! Too many of our keystone plants, insect, and wildlife species are being eradicated.

Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Parks) has a great insight into this problem: “If you don’t include them, then the food web collapses, just like a Roman arch with the keystone in the middle. You pull the keystone out, it falls down. So, these plants are vital.” Some of our local keystone species are the black and white oaks (Quercus host to more than 400 caterpillars and can store over 40 pounds of carbon dioxide every year), American plum, black cherry, and chokecherry (Prunus over 300), and the river birch (Betula over 200), to name a few trees. The keystone shrubs are the blueberries (Vaccinium over 200), and prairie and black willows (Salix over 200). Perennials consist of goldenrod (Solidago over 100), blue and smooth asters (Symphyotrichum over 100) and woodland sunflowers (Helianthus over 50) to name the top three. Now the shrubs and perennials also have multiple bees that are pollen specialists that they support (and support them). Are you still asking why natives? Well, they are best suited for delivering food and shelter to our local wildlife. They developed in this climate and soil, so they are well suited to growing here which saves us water, are lower maintenance, need little to no pesticides or fertilizers all of which saves us money and time. If you enjoy watching

wildlife, then definitely plant natives. You will attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects. Attracting more birds to your garden will mean less mosquitoes! Don’t you want to support your local ecosystems? Your garden full of native plants can create a link to local wildlands which helps to diversify the available food and shelter for birds, insects, and wildlife. They also can improve the look of your winter garden and attract beautiful birds that can brighten those bleary winter days. Native plants store more water since their roots are much deeper than the shallow roots of turf grass. Our area can definitely use more plants and trees to soak up water. I recommend turning over as much of your lawn (you do know that is where the Japanese beetle grubs live, right?) as possible into gardens with beautiful native plants. Overall, you will be spending more time enjoying your gardens and less time mowing (which pollutes the air with carbon dioxide and noise). Turf lawn is so sterile while the native garden is alive with life and beauty, so stop stressing yourself out with yard maintenance and sit in your native garden, breathe in the wonderful fragrance, and enjoy the beauty and wildlife. You will be healthier and happier. I certainly am!

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Lord Baltimore Lions hold Charter Night celebration On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Lord Baltimore Lions held a dinner at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club. Members and guests joined the club in celebrating 78 years of service to the community, with dinner and comments from Pat Sanzone, vice president of the Millsboro Lions Club, the club sponsor 78 years ago. Guest speaker state Sen. Gerald Hocker spoke of his fond memories of helping the Lord Baltimore Lions on many projects. He said he was also very proud to be one of the non-Lions to be presented with a Melvin Jones Award and a Ralph Helm Fellowship Award by the Lord Baltimore Lions Club. Hocker continues to assist the club in providing a storage building for the medical equipment the club lends out to the community when needed. The Lord Baltimore Lions Club has been active in the community since 1946 and is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization. For more information about the Lord Baltimore Lions Club, visit www.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org, or contact Lion Secretary Kathy Brannan at tinkerbell0958@yahoo.com.

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From top, clockwise: A family roasts marshmallows over a fire pit at the Millville Boardwalk Friday evening during the first night of the Fire & Ice event; Hundreds of spectators came out for the Fire & Ice event Saturday evening; Ice sculptures on display on the Bethany Beach boardwalk during the second day of the festival on Saturday, Jan. 27; Esther Laskey, 5, of Silver Spring, Md.; Ice sculptor Angelito Baban picks up several pieces of broken ice next to his sculpture as the high temperature reached 68 degrees, making the ice melt quickly on Friday, Jan. 26, during the first day of the Fire & Ice Festival held at John West Park in Ocean View; ‘The Pub’ at John West Park was a popular destination during Fire & Ice festivities on Saturday, Jan. 27.

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The Carl M. Freeman Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations located in Sussex County, Delaware. Financial support is available through the FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) Grants Program, which is designed for smaller organizations that are often overlooked by funders. Nonprofits will have the opportunity to apply for $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500 in grant funding. The grant cycle will open on Feb. 5, and applications are due by March 4 at 5 p.m. A virtual “Meet the Funder” workshop will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. This workshop will provide an overview of the FACES grant process as well as the online application software. To register for the virtual workshop, visit carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/face s-grants. Those with questions about the application process may contact Lindsay Richard at (302) 483-7639 or lrichard@freemanfoundation.org. Grantees will be announced in mid-May. To qualify, non-profit organizations must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less and have been in operation for a minimum of two years. Additionally, all FACES grant funds must stay in Sussex County and be used to benefit the Lresidents of Sussex County in a meaningful way. S“The FACES grant program is designed to fund the smaller nonprofits that sometimes get overlooked by funders,” commented Executive Director Patti Grimes. “The goal of this program is to give those impactful nonprofits a boost of funding to support the services they offer to Sussex County residents.” The FACES program utilizes a volunteer advisory board composed entirely of citizens who live or work in Sussex County. Typically, these people are community leaders, activists, and nonprofit executives. Advisory board members evaluate the applications and recommend where funding should be awarded based on the needs and priorities of the community. Grant guidelines and applications can be found on carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/face s-grants. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation commits its time, talent and treasure to facilitate, support and promote innovative community-based leadership and giving. We seek to honor our founders’ legacies and passions by endorsing excellence and leveraging resources. Generally, we limit donations to communities where the customers, employees, and vendors of Carl M. Freeman Companies work, live, and play. Please visit www.carlmfreemanfoundation.org for more information about the Carl M. Freeman Foundation.

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Calendar Continued from page 25 pants in this cookbook club at South Coastal Library at 1 p.m. 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! (Bring Tupperware to take home leftovers.) This month’s cookbook will be decided on Jan. 23. Free, for ages 18plus, 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 Chocolate on the Delaware — This unique program at South Coastal Library at 6 p.m. focuses on chocolate's important role in American history and illustrates how its appeal has taken root in American popular culture. Guests will be treated to a demonstration of the18th-Century chocolatemaking process. The Lewes Historical Society is currently the only organization in Delaware that provides an interactive history lesson on chocolate. Free, for all ages, 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 NARFE Meets — NARFE Coastal Sussex County Chapter 1690 will hold its monthly luncheon at the 1776 Steakhouse in Midway Center at noon. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. The cost is $19 per person, which includes gratuities, and payment is made upon arrival. To make

reservations, and entree selection, email Warren or Janie Fuller at luncheon@narfede.org.

February 9 Origins of Jazz, Part 2 — Dr. Miles Brown, Assistant Professor of Music (String Bass and Jazz) at the University of Delaware, will discuss the origins of jazz from the 1880s to the pivotal year of 1959 at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Topics will include Ragtime, Early Jazz, the Swing Era, Bebop, and more. Part 1 is Friday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Free, for ages 18plus. Registration for each date is appreciated and available 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

February 10 Cricut Mug Stickers for Ages 10-17 — Staff will guide you through choosing/creating a hand-washable permanent vinyl sticker with our Cricut machine that you can attach to the mug you got in your Grab & Go Chocolate Therapy Kit (you can pick up a Chocolate Therapy kit during library hours beginning Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. for free while supplies last.) Registration for Mug Stickers opens at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) A second session will be available on Feb. 28. Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 LEGO Club — Let your child's imagination run wild at LEGO Club at South Coastal Library at

11 a.m. Each time we meet, we'll focus on a new theme, and LEGOs are provided. Free, for ages 6-10 years. Registration is encouraged and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins are accepted if space allows. Parents do not need to register but must accompany their child. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

February 12 Cooking Demo: Southern Dishes — Join Chef Charles Oppman at South Coastal Library at 1 p.m. for a fun, free cooking demonstration series featuring foods from each region of ther U.S. He will demo how to make three to six regional inspired dishes. Handouts will be available digitally on the library’s website. (Mar. 4 is Midwestern Cuisine, April 15 is Southwest Foods, May 29 is New England Favorites.) Registration is encouraged and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins are accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

February 13 Diversity Book Club — The Coastal Georgetown AAUW Diversity Book Club is meeting at the Lewes library from 10 a.m. to noon. They will discuss Octavia E. Butler’s “Kindred.” Kindlegarten: Paperwhite & Oasis — This free in-person, hands-on class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. will teach you how to download and read library eBooks for free using your Kindle Paperwhite or Oasis. Regis-

33 tration opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 23 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins are accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Kindlegarten: Kindle Fire & iPad — This free in-person, hands-on class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. will teach you how to download and read library eBooks for free using your Kindle Fire (series 4 & up) or iPad. Registration opens at 11 a.m. on Jan. 23 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins are accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. PAWS for Reading — Well-trained teams of dogs & owners provide a supportive and fun way for kids to gain confidence in reading aloud at South Coastal Library 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 Flow Into Tranquility — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for the second session of a free 3-part Yoga series designed to focus on slowing down and taking care of yourself at South Coastal Library at 4:45 p.m. Each session will build on the previous one, so you should plan on attending all three sessions. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration opens at 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 30

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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

February 14 Feelings Rock! — Feelings Rock is a music, movement, and more program designed to help children under age 5 and their families work through everyday emotions! Held at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Free, no registration required, but parents/caregivers must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us True Crime Club! — Share your theories, knowledge, and memories of true crime cases with fellow true crime enthusiasts at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. At each meeting, the club will explore a particular true crime case. This month, we’ll discuss the case of the Freeway Phantom. Recommended read (not required): Tantamount: The Pursuit of the Freeway Phantom Serial Killer by Blaine Pardoe & Victoria Hester. Free, in-person only, for ages 18-plus. 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

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Dewey Reads — Join Pat at 2 p.m. for South Coastal Library’s next Dewey Reads book club, a club for non-fiction fans that meets quarterly. This month we are discussing, The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President--and Why it Failed by Brad Meltzer. Free, registration is encouraged and 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. Cookbook Club for Grades 3-5 — Calling all junior chefs in grades 3-5! South Coastal Library is working their way through section 641.5 of the Dewey Decimal system (that's our cookbook section!)at 5 p.m. Last month we selected recipes to prepare at home, and will bring what we made in, so every young chef can taste it. We'll share how they were made as well as what we learned from our cooking experience. Then, they’ll pick another cookbook to choose recipes from, and bring in our results next month. (They meet the third Thursday of each month.) No registration —20 seats available on a first come, first served basis. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

February 15-16 Trade Sign Workshop — The Lewes Historical Society has partnered with artist Brandyn Charlton to conduct a class on designing and rendering an 18th-century trade sign. Charlton will be teaching the workshop on two separate days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each workshop will include the creation and painting of a 16-by-24inch sign for each attendee. All necessary materials will be provided, and is included for the $140 fee ($115 for LHS members). Space is limited, so early registration is required. Each participant should bring lunch with them. To register, visit historiclewes.org/events or call (302) 645-7670.

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Gardening As We Age — Join South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. for a free gardening class presented by Alison Webb with the Inland Bays Garden Center. This program will teach you various ways to make gardening easier on your aging body. She will discuss ways to adapt your gardening to make it easier, as well as introduce you to specific products that will help you keep working the soil. Free, registration is encouraged and 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.

February 17 Chicken Salad and Soup — The Selbyville fire hall will host a fundraiser to benefit the Selbyville Ladies’ Auxiliary from noon to 3 p.m. There will be chicken salad and homemade vegetable beef soup for sale, available in quarts and pints. To place an order, call Virginia at (302) 436-8314, ext. 104. Sneaker Ball — The Delta Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is hosting the Lover’s Stroll Sneaker Ball Day Party at Mio Fratello at 2 p.m. The cost is $60 per person, and includes dinner and entertainment. A part of the proceeds will benefit the organization’s scholarship fund. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. For more information, email SororBurke01@gmail.com.

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Scarborough named to University of Rhode Island Fall 2023 Dean’s List The University of Rhode Island announced this week that Isaac Scarborough of Millsboro has been named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable

earning at least a 3.30 quality point average. Founded in 1892, URI now enrolls more than 18,000 students. The core of its Kingston Campus was named to the National Register of Historic Places, and the University’s Narragansett Bay Campus is home to highly acclaimed oceanography and ocean engineering programs, providing unparalleled opportunities for students and researchers. As a land-, seaand space-grant institution, URI is considered a key driver of economic development in Rhode Island and contributes significantly to the health and vitality of the state and New England region.

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Obituaries Grace (Matan) (Platt) Arbury, 86 Grace (Matan) (Platt) Arbury, 86, of Bethany Beach, Del., and Annapolis, Md., died Jan. 27, 2024, after a courageous and prolonged battle with cancers. She was surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. She was born June 22, 1938, in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Anne Marie (Caulfield) Matan and the late M. Joseph Matan. She had five siblings; Joseph Anthony Matan, James Matan, Mary Liipfert, Anne Easby-Smith and the late Thomas Matan. As a child, Arbury spent her summers in Emmitsburg, Md., and then in Rehoboth Beach, Del. She attended the Blessed Sacrament School, Georgetown Visitation and then the University of Maryland, where she met her future husband and father of their three children, Dewitt Platt. As the wife of a Navy officer, she raised her young family in Florida, Hawaii and Colorado before settling in Kensington, Md. After retirement, Grace and Dewitt Platt moved to Stowe, Vt., where she enjoyed skiing and volunteering at Blessed Sacrament Parish. After 10 years in Stowe, they returned to the Mid-Atlantic, where Dewitt

Platt died from cancer in 2007. In 2009, she married longtime family friend and neighbor Capt. Howard Miniter. They were married until he succumbed to cancer in 2011. In 2013, she met her husband, Jim Arbury. Together they traveled extensively, to Italy, Ireland and Portugal, cruising the Caribbean and Transatlantic, the opera in Cooperstown, horse racing in Saratoga Springs and spent winters in Captiva, while calling Annapolis and Bethany Beach home. She was a master gardener and loved spending time outdoors, soaking up the sunshine. Her face, her voice, her smile made the world a better place for all who encountered her. Arbury is survived by her husband, Jim; her children, Karen Geppert, Stephen Platt and Jacqueline Needham; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del., with Monsignor John Enzler as the celebrant. Friends and family may call beginning at 10 a.m. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, Del. In

lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Arbury’s name to St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, 2305 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218, or go to https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes, Clarksville Chapel, Ocean View, Del.

Richard Henry ‘Rich’ Burkhard, 74 Richard Henry “Rich” Burkhard, 74, of Selbyville, Del., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. He was born on Aug. 28, 1949, in Baltimore, Md., son of the late John Thomas Hubert and Charlotte Beverly (Kurtz) Hubert. He graduated from Perry Hall High School, in the Class of 1964, and then went on to become a television producer. He enjoyed cooking, flying kites on the beach and masterfully playing any musical instrument that was placed in his hand, to the delight of those around him, and was always up for a road trip. In 2003, Burkhard moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland after spending more than a decade on Lake Ontario in Sackets Harbor, N.Y. He founded His Praise Place / Lands End

Fellowship in Ocean City, Md., serving hot meals and hope to primarily the local homeless community and J1 foreign exchange students. Thousands of meals were served each year. Over the years, weekly church services grew in attendance, and a favorite for the community during the holiday season was a large interactive train display for all to enjoy. That was all made possible by a generous support network of dedicated volunteers, donors and fellow local pastors. In 2007, Burkhard was ordained, and he took great pride in caring for the community in many ways as a pastor. He found much joy in officiating weddings, and he held great honor when laying people to rest. Burkhard was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife of 22 years, Helinore Anne (Vaught) Burkhard, in 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Meghan Burkhard and Katelynd Burkhard, and his cherished granddaughter, Keira Healy. Among those mourning are many close friends, including George and Anna and their sons Georgie, Michael and Jeffrey Vitak, as well as many other friends. Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free. — Christy Ann Martine A celebration of life was to be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Showell United Methodist Church in Showell, Md. His life memorial webpage is online at www.watsonfh.com.

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Obits Continued from page 36 Christ. He also had many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. A Mass will be held at St. Ann Parish in Bethany Beach, Del., at noon on Feb. 3, 2024, followed by a celebration at The Salted Rim in Millville, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family has made a donation to the Hawaii Island Paddling Association and their foundation supporting the kids’ paddling program.

Rose Marie Kominiak, 84 Rose Marie Kominiak, 84, of Bethany Beach, Del., formerly of Flanders, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. She was born in Newton, N.J., on June 23, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph T. Sadlon and the late Helen A. (Sosnowski) Sadlon. Kominiak retired from work as an administrative assistant at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J., with more than 20 years of service. After moving to Delaware, she worked at Marshalls in Rehoboth Beach for another 20 years. She and her husband, Andy, traveled to Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, for more than 20 years, spending three months away from the winters on the East Coast. She found happiness in walk-

ing faithfully every day, and she enjoyed looking at the ocean and meeting people along her journeys. She also took joy in helping others through volunteering at local organizations. She loved baking and sharing her cream cheese pound cake. Kominiak is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Andrew A. Kominiak Jr.; three children, Donna Terreri (and Keith) of Lewisville, Texas, Mark Kominiak of Park City, Utah, and Cheryl Harrington (and Jon) of Ocean, N.J.; five grandchildren, Krystopher Terreri, Lindsay Terreri, Madison Terreri, Sean Harrington and Brandon Harrington; two sisters, Theresa Pyskaty (and Joseph) of Frankford, Del., and Joyce Pool (and Richard) of Bethany Beach, Del. A Mass of Christian Burial was to be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2023, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del. Interment was to be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions in Kominiak’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Carl D.‘The Greek’ Michaels, 84 Carl D. ‘The Greek’ Michaels, 84, of Felton, Del., passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Born on Oct. 2,

1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Euripides Michaels and Marie (Warner) Michaels. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962, and then went on to become a truck driver for Teamsters Local 559. He worked long and hard, and trucking was his way of life. His pride and joy, next to his boys, was the school bus that he worked on with his best friend and turned into the Big Blue Bus Camper. He loved his racing and camping at the racetrack with his sons, friends and family. After his retirement, he loved to travel and visit with people. He was always looking for the next adventure. He was the person who would do anything for anybody and would put everybody before himself. He enjoyed building stuff with his hands and teaching people how to build things. He was always on the move and hardly stopped, but when he did slow down, he loved spending time with family, fishing and looking for toys to buy that was always his last toy. He was an incredible man who will be missed by many. Michaels was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Mike Michaels. He is survived by his three sons, Scott Michaels (and Kim), Jeffrey Michaels (and Karen) and Brian Michaels (and Joan); five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his sister, Wanda Rollison.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., with a visitation from noon to 1 p.m., prior to the start of the service. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del., immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice or The Delaware Veterans Hospital. Michaels’ life memorial webpage is online at www.watsonfh.com.

William C.‘Bill’ Roberts, 87 William C. “Bill” Roberts, 87, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2024, at Delaware Hospice. A longtime resident of Wilmington, Del., and more recently of Bethany Beach, Del., he was born in Chester, Pa., on Sept. 21, 1936. He graduated from Chester High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Millersville University and master’s degree from Villanova University. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Roberts touched the lives of many in his 41-year career in education. He spent 14 years in the Chichester School District, where he taught woodshop, and was a guidance counselor, assistant principal and a football See OBITS page 38

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coach. He then went to the Colonial School District in Delaware, where he spent 27 years in administration. From 1990 to 1999 he was the principal of William Penn High School. He retired in 1999 and enjoyed doing all the things that retirees do. Roberts is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandra. He is also survived by his daughter, Connie Campbell and her husband, William, of Garnet Valley, Pa.; son, Steven Roberts and his wife, Cheryl, of Newark, Del.; stepdaughter, Kasey Riddle; brother, Meredith Roberts of Glen Mills, Pa.; sister, Leslie Yeoman and her husband, Skip, of Glenolden, Pa. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Amanda Tidwell (and James), Andrew William Campbell and Haydan John Roberts; and his twin great-grandsons, Caleb William and Cameron Tidwell. He was so proud of them all. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 117 Maplewood Street, Bethany Beach, Del., where friends and family may gather after 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Roberts’ favorite charity, Wounded Warriors, by visiting https://www.woundedwarriorproject.o

Phyllis M. Sevens, 78, of Frankford, Del., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. She was born in Lewes, Del., on Aug. 6, 1945, daughter of the late Stanley Joseph Maziarz and the late Virginia (Campbell) Hall. She graduated as salutatorian from John M. Clayton High School, in the Class of 1963, and from the Delaware School of Nursing, where she completed her RN training. She had a successful nursing career, serving as the youngest charge nurse for the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in North Carolina during the 1960s. She also was a public health liaison between the Health Department and the CDC with a large hepatitis outbreak on a ship. She was awarded numerous awards and accolades for her community outreach about HIV and AIDS during the early 1980s. Sevens is survived by her former husband of 35 years and the love of her life, Cecil Stevens; a sister, Sonya West of Frankford, Del.; two nieces, Andrea West McCabe and her husband, Kenny, of Frankford, Del., and Anita West Werner and her husband, Bill, also of Frankford; three greatnieces, Kaila McCabe, Kendall Mc-

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Cabe and Analiese Werner; and a great-nephew, Weston Werner. Services and burial were to be held privately. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

William John ‘Bill’ Zawicki, 87 William John “Bill” Zawicki, 87, passed away at ACTS Manor House in Seaford, Del., on Oct. 12, 2023. He was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on May 13, 1936, son of the late William Zawicki and Mary (Lajewski) Zawicki. Zawicki attended Forestville High School in Forestville, N.Y., and was a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. A member of the Class of 1957, he studied pomology and entomology, was a brother in the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and was enrolled in the ROTC. He continued to serve in the Army National Guard until 1965. After a long career at the Chevron Corporation, he founded Northeast Vector Management. He grew his business supplying the mosquito-control community in the Northeast until his retirement in 1999. He was a past president of the American Mosquito Control Association and received the R.E. Dorer Award from the Virginia Mosquito Control Association. He was an avid home gardener and a Monmouth County Master Gardener. He was an accomplished ama-

teur painter and photographer, and devoted husband who shared a love of travel and friends with his cherished wife of 61 years, Nancy (O’Brien) Zawicki. He was a communicant of St. Ann Parish in Bethany Beach, Del., and St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold, N.J. Zawicki was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy; his brother Paul Zawicki of Sun City West, Ariz., and sister Madeline Fabich of Sterling, Va. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Ellen (and Tony) Gonski of Selbyville, Del., Kathleen Zawicki (and Tom Hoch) of Boxborough, Mass., Martha (and Mark) O’Neill of Belmar, N.J., and Patricia (and Steven) Dobbin of Mt. Airy, Md.; and a brother, Tom Zawicki of Chandler, Ariz. He will also be missed by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Both Zawicki and his wife were to be interred at St. Hedwig Roman Catholic Church in Dunkirk, N.Y. after a Mass of Christian Burial, at a date to be determined in the spring of 2024. Memorial contributions can be made in Zawicki’s name to the VITAS Hospice Care music therapy program at vitas.com http://vitas.com, 30265 Commerce Dr. Unit 202, Millsboro, DE 19966. His life memorial webpage and virtual guestbook are online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

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IR girls’ basketball loses fourth straight, 31-25 to visiting Delmar By Mike Stern Staff Reporter The Indian River High School girls’ basketball team battled gamely but dropped their fourth straight contest, a 31-25 Henlopen Conference decision to visiting Delmar, on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The Indians (6-7 overall and 5-5 in conference play) led 7-4 after one period and 13-12 at intermission. Delmar (6-5 overall and 5-4 in conference action) entered the fourth quarter with a 20-18 advantage. Indian River struggled with their outside shooting and scored most of their points in the low post near the basket. Junior guard Mya Whittington returned from an injury to lead the Green & Gold with a game-high 16 points. Senior guard Nevaeh Scott led the Wildcats with 10 markers. The two teams were scheduled to play each other again at Delmar on Thursday, Feb. 1, after Coastal Point press time this week.

Parkside 57, Indian River 17 The Indians had dropped a 57-15 non-conference decision to host Parkside on Monday, Jan. 29, in Salisbury, Md. Junior guards Zion Oge and Ziyon Smith led the Rams to their sixth straight victory, with 31- and 10-point efforts, respectively. The Indians were without Whittington, who was held out of the game with an injury. Senior guard Alex Davidson led Indian River with six points.

Lake Forest 39, Indian River 36 Lake Forest senior guard Aniya Stevens broke a 36-36 tie by connecting on a three-point shot in the waning seconds to give the visiting Spartans a hard-fought 39-36 Henlopen Conference victory over the Indians on Thursday, Jan. 25. Both teams battled gamely through a turnover-plagued, defensive struggle. The Indians trailed 15-

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Indian River’s Mya Whittingham, above left, battles with Delmar Wildcat’s Lyric Campbell for control of ball during the second half of Tuesday evening’s game. Top right, Indian River’s Jayla Hudson attempts to push past Delmar’s Laela Brown. Bottom right, Whittingham moves past Delmar’s Ayianna Hunt. 13 after one quarter, but led 19-18 at halftime and 28-27 at the end of the third session. Despite playing on an injured foot, Whittington led IR with 10 points, dealt four assists and made four steals. Sophomores Abby Bertling and Jayla Hudson added nine and eight markers, respectively. Bertling also had 10 deflections and five assists, while Hudson pulled seven rebounds. Sophomore guard Zion McKnight

led the Spartans with 16 points, while Stevens added nine markers. “Our team was facing adversity with our top player hurting,” said head coach Ron Dukes. “I feel like our players stepped up and played hard all game long. It was a tight game, and we continued to battle all night.” Dukes credited the Indians with playing intensely in the offensive and defensive low post areas near the baskets.

“Our post players — Tiara Watters, Chloe Magee and Jayla — did a nice job against their 6-foot-1 post player, Kirja Hickman, who had been averaging 17 points per game,” said the coach. “We held her to five points in this game. Overall, I felt that our team did a nice job bouncing back from the Seaford game. Even though the result wasn’t what we wanted, we had the same energy and our effort was an improvement.”

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Balanced scoring leads IR Unified basketball to fifth straight win By Mike Stern Staff Reporter Indian River High School’s Unified basketball team put on another display of balanced scoring en route to their fifth straight victory, 49-30 over visiting Polytech High on Jan. 30. Junior guard Elmer Hernandez led the Green & Gold (5-0) with 12 points, while senior center Quinn Michichi added eight markers. Freshman guard Ke’Niya Mitchell added six points off the bench, while sophomore guard Brayden Bennetch chipped in with five. Junior guard Jillian Coulbourn, junior forward Trey Hill and senior forward Alex Gomez each added four points as IRHS built leads of 13-4 after one period, 25-11 at halftime and 35-15 after three quarters. Sophomore forward Dominick Zearfoss led the Panthers (0-4) with 14 points, while freshman forward Jaden Sullivan added 12 markers. Unified Sports is part of a partnership between the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association and Special Olympics of Delaware. “It reflects a unique bond between students with and without disabilities who compete together on the same team in the Unified Sports Division. Student athletes maintain a mutual respect for one another, gaining acceptance and a celebration for each individual’s strengths and challenges.”

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Salute to the IRHS Seniors Hopkins a natural competitor for IR football and boys’ basketball By Mike Stern Staff Reporter Football rivals probably saw him in their sleep. The Indian River defensive end was everywhere — or so it seemed. Rashad Hopkins fired off the line as a defensive end and bounced off enemy linemen to interrupt the opponent’s offense. When he wasn’t chasing the quarterback, he was making tackles or stalling rival ball carriers until a teammate made the stop. The 2023 Class 1A Defensive Player of the Year led a unit that allowed a touchdown or less in five games, and propelled the Indians to an 8-4 record and a state semifinal playoff appearance. The soft-spoken Hopkins performed loudly, explosively and admirably. He finished the season with 57 tackles — 53 of them solo stops — seven stops for lost yardage, four sacks, three forced fumbles, three recovered bobbles and two defensive TDs. Across the line as a wide receiver,

the 6-foot-3 senior blocked for teammates and had 11 catches for 149 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed the pigskin 26 times for 39 yards and another six-pointer. “Rashad was willing to make a position change from the defensive secondary to defensive end to make the team better,” said IR football head coach Phil Townsend. “He fought through several injuries throughout the season, but he was always ready to go in every game. In most games, he was going up against guys bigger and stronger than him. But he used his speed and athleticism to dominate them each week.”

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IRHS Sports Report Indians split busy week on the mats By Jason Feather Staff Reporter It was a busy week on the mats for the Indian River High School wrestling team as the grapplers split their four dual meets with a 2-2 mark. The locals snagged a pair of wins in a tri-meet at Delcastle, defeating the host Wildcats 53-18, as well as Hodgson Vo-Tech 4521. Sandwiched around those two wins were setbacks to Delmar (48-25) and Sussex Tech (59-18). Against Delmar, the Indians had jumped out to a 9-0 lead thanks to a forfeit for Tyler Elliott at 106 and a 4-3 decision for Amani Marsiglia at 113. Delmar would win the next three matches by forfeit and two pins to take an 18-9 lead they would not lose the rest of the way. Kyree Knight picked up a 13-0 major decision at 138, and Angel MoraSalas also registered a pin at 150 to cut the deficit to 24-19, but the Wildcats would win five of the next six bouts to cruise to the victory. The lone win during that final stretch for IR was a pin by

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Indian River’s Czar Henry is stuck in the grasp of Delmar’s Logan King during their 126-pound match on Wednesday, Jan. 24. junior Jayvion Chandler at 175. “Delmar did a good job of utilizing the coin-flip and their lineup to pick up some key wins in the middle weights that proved to be the deciding factor in

the match,” said IR head coach Jeff Windish. “They are a well-coached team, and our kids needed to do a better job of performing in a big-match environment.

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“Amani Marsiglia did a good job of getting us started with a hard-fought decision, and Kyree Knight and Angel Mora-Salas picked up wins to keep us in the match going into the last few matches. In the end, we came up short on the scoreboard.” In the tri-meet, Marsiglia, Knight, Salas, Chandler, Nathan McCarra and Forjan were all double-winners. Marsiglia and McCarra each got a forfeit and pin in their two matches, Knight picked up two decisions by scores of 4-2 and 11-4, as did Forjan with scores of 94 and 8-4. Salas added a pin and 2-0 decision, with Chandler also registering a pin and 15-2 major decision for the winners. Other Indians to get at least one win on the day included Tyler Elliott and Czar Henry, with forfeits against Hodgson, while Brandon Diaz-Bustillo earned a hard-fought 4-0 decision. Against Delcastle, Luis Hicks scored a 14-6 major decision, and Ayden Schaffer was awarded a forfeit. Alex See REPORT page 49

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Report Continued from page 48 Butts, Clayton Cifuentes-Roblero and Alex Peacock all rolled up their opponents for pins. “The kids did a good job of responding to the Wednesday-night setback with two wins against Hodgson and Delcastle,” added Windish. “Shane Forjan picked up two wins by decision against some tough opponents. Kyree Knight also battled and won two close decisions against quality opponents. “We were pleased with Nathan McCarra coming up with an important pin against Delcastle. He is really starting to show improvements on basic techniques, which will help him win close matches. Jayvion Chandler picked up his 92nd and 93rd wins on Friday, and is closing in on the 100-win milestone.” On Monday, Jan. 29, the Indians struggled to get the upper hand in their loss against Henlopen Athletic Conference rival Sussex Tech. Chandler kicked off the match at 175 with a pin in 39 seconds over Hayden Coulbourne, and Marsiglia added a pin of his own at 113 over Anthony Costello in 1:44. The other IR win came via pin as well, as Hicks rolled up Logan Flood in 2:40 in their match at 144. The win for Chandler was his 94th career win. He is now six wins away

from the milestone. He will more than likely hit the mark in the postseason. With just four duals left in the season, the Indians find their overall record sitting at 4-4. They were set to have matches at Seaford ( Jan. 31, after Coastal Point press time) and at William Penn Charter (Feb. 3) before returning home to close things out with St. Andrew’s (Feb. 5) and Sussex Academy (Feb. 7). The finale with the Seahawks will serve as IR’s Senior Recognition Night, at which they will honor Alex Butts, Samuel Lopez-Mendiola, Steven Mayfield, Angel MoraSalas and Ayden Schaffer.

Swimming IR girls sweep Lake, Polytech, while boys split The Indian River High School girls’ swim team stayed hot with another pair of wins over the past week, including a decisive victory over Lake Forest, 13633, and a nice win over Polytech, 95-75. The Indians swept all 11 events against the Spartans en route to the rout. The locals kicked things off with a win in the 200 medley relay as Heather Smyth, Lilah Handley, Emily Moore and Maddie Moore clocked a 2:15.58. Freshman Macyn Hockman followed that up with the first of her individual wins on the night — a 2:11.52 in the 200 free.

Maddie Moore was first in the 200 IM with a 2:45.12, while senior Smyth was a winner in the 50 free at 29.30. Hockman picked up her second individual win with a 1:04.81 in the 100 butterfly, while Maddie Moore followed with a 1:05.71 in the 100 free for the win. Senior Brynn Crandell was a winner in the 500 free with her time of 5:59.17. Hockman then joined forces with Addison Jerns, Natalie Moran and Crandell to clock the fastest time in the 200 free relay at 1:58.12. Smyth had her second individual win of the night next with a 1:13.47 in the 100 backstroke, and Handley followed her for the win in the 100 breaststroke in 1:25.93. The quartet of Hockman, Julia Moran, Smyth and Crandell wrapped things up with a 4:24.90 in the victorious 400 free relay. Against Polytech, Crandell and Hockman each picked up a pair of individual wins, with Crandell touching first in the 200 free (2:23.90) and 500 free (5:15.59), while Hockman was first in the 100 free (1:03.35) and 100 backstroke (1:12.48). Those two, along with Smyth and Leila Hernandez Sandoval, teamed up to win the 400 free relay in 4:44.92. Emily Moore had the other win for the Indians, in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:25.95. For the boys, IR was edged out by Lake Forest, 85-79, but recovered to outlast Polytech, 90-78, a couple days later.

Against Lake Forest, Alexander Arnold had two individual wins and another in a relay for IR. Arnold was first in the 200 free (2:05.78) and 100 free (51.04). He swam the opening leg in the 400 free relay, with Caiden Clark, Logan Dawson and Gavin Harrell, combining to clock a 3:48.89. The Indians’ only other win came from Clark in the 100 backstroke as he posted a time of 1:09.41. In the win against Polytech, Harrell was a double-winner in the 50 free and 100 butterfly with times of 27.30 and 1:10.15, respectively. He also swam a winning leg in the 200 medley relay with Clark, Arnold and Dawson, posting a time of 2:09.06. Clark and Arnold each had individual wins of their own, in the 100 free (1:02.72) and 500 free (5:16.36), respectively. The team of Landon Arauz, Dawson, Arnold and Cade Donnelly were winners in the 400 free relay with their time of 4:21.71. On Friday, Feb. 2, the Indians and Cape Henlopen will battle it out at the Sussex Academy Aquatic Center, with both schools taking time before the meet to recognize their seniors. The Indians will honor Alex Arnold, Samuel Beebe and Keiron Powell for the boys. And, for the girls, it will be seniors Amina Adkins, Brynn Crandell, Lilah Hanley, Addison Jerns, Elyse Moore, Emily Moore, Julia Moran and Heather Smyth.

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IR boys’ basketball loses third straight at Delmar, 54-43 By Mike Stern Staff Reporter Despite building a five-point halftime lead, the Indian River High School boys’ basketball team dropped their third straight verdict, 54-43 at Delmar in a Henlopen Conference game on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The Indians (2-10 overall, 1-8 in conference play) had led 11-9 after one

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Non-stop hardwood tenacity, grit and toughness Basketball rivals probably see him in their sleep. The Indian River forward doesn’t care what the scoreboard says. Hopkins is a whirling dervish on the hardwood, a non-stop force of tenacity, grit and toughness. During a recent Indian River 6936 loss to Seaford, he took several giant steps to hustle into the Indians’ defensive lane and swat the ball out of an opponent’s grasp just before the Blue Jays’ forward went up for what initially appeared to be an un-

quarter and 20-15 at intermission. Delmar (5-8 overall, 3-6 in conference play) outscored the Green & Gold, 20-10, in the pivotal third stanza to take a 35-30 lead after 24 minutes. The Wildcats played a strong fourth quarter to withstand an Indian River rally. Senior guard Jeremiah Dennis led IRHS with a game-high 19 points, while sophomore guard Tay’von Rounds added 13 markers.

Junior guard Lucien Adkins led the Wildcats with 15 points, and sophomore guard Dustin Pederson added 12 markers.

contested slam dunk. It didn’t matter to Hopkins that his team trailed by more than 15 points to a DIAA state-ranked opponent. That’s because the student-athlete from Frankford is the ultimate competitor. “He is a tough competitor who gives it everything when he’s out on the floor,” said Indian River boys’ basketball head coach Jason Gibson. “His ability to grab rebounds shows his level of toughness. And his energy certainly makes an impact on the rest of the guys to play harder.”

to prepare for the approaching game day. “I enjoy working hard in general, whether it’s in school or in life,” said Hopkins. “I’m always trying to be a better athlete. I’ve been that way since I played Pop Warner football. It’s been a natural thing for me since I started playing at the age of seven.” He also loves playing basketball. At football season’s end, he swaps the gridiron cleats for basketball sneakers. Last season, as a junior, he provided depth for a senior-filled team that went 16-6 and reached the second round of the DIAA state playoffs. “My success in basketball last season was a tribute to my team-

A love for both sports Hopkins loves football. He loves working hard in practice

Lake Forest 69, Indian River 38 The Indians had dropped a 69-38 verdict at Henlopen Conference rival Lake Forest on Thursday, Jan. 25. The Indians trailed 25-8 after one quarter,

44-23 at intermission and 65-31 after three stanzas. Rounds led the Green & Gold with 17 points while senior forward Rashad Hopkins added 10 markers. Senior Jaymeire Snell led the Spartans with a game-high 28 points while juniors Darius Miller and Seth Young added 16 and 12 points, respectively.

mates,” said Rashad. “All of my teammates really helped me. Basketball is not my main sport — I just started playing the sport at Selbyville Middle School. I had great teammates who helped to make me the player and person that I am.” Hopkins admitted that the transition from football to basketball can be challenging. “I have to become used to less contact in basketball, and that I have to be in great shape to run the floor,” he said. “Basketball requires more conditioning to be able to run up and down the court — it’s a fastpaced game. You also need a basketball IQ and knowledge of what to do in various situations. And See SENIOR page 52

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Pickleball Points: As simple as A, B, and C, Serve and Return by the Numbers By Vaughn Baker Special to the Coastal Point I am trusting this week’s article will help many pickleballers. When I told players at several clinics that we were going to work on the pickleball serve, there was a roll of the eyes. Someone even asked if we could practice hitting around the net post. It’s as if they said — why are we paying you for teaching the serve because everyone can serve? If they are lucky, they might get one opportunity in every several thousand shots to hit around the post, but they start every point with a serve or a return of serve. That is why these are the two most important shots in pickleball. Once, to draw emphasis to this, I played a pickleball game scoring 110, where nothing else was even hit other than the serve and return. It is frustrating to me that players don’t get it. You might remember that several times I have written that after recovery from major surgery, I did nothing else but hit 4,000 serves before playing one point of pickleball. So, if you are not getting it, then I must not be explaining it. Let’s try this. Walk out to your pickleball court and stand to receive an imaginary serve on the right or even side of the court. In front of you is painted a block that is 10 feet wide and 15 feet deep. I’m going to outline in chalk three blocks within that service area. Imagine a chalk line 10 feet wide drawn inside and parallel to the baseline 2.5 feet in front of the baseline. I then split that rectangle in half so there are two 5-foot-wide-by-2.5deep rectangles in front of you. I mark the one on the right “A” and the one on the left “B.” You now should be able to imagine another 10-foot-by12.5-feet block in front of A and B. Let’s call that larger area up to the Kitchen block “C.” That larger block is the area into which most people serve. When my opponents serve anywhere in that C block, I can easily move forward and hit the ball with my strongest shot (probably forehand), and deep to my opponents so I can easily advance to the Kitchen line. You want to serve deep into A or B to make it more difficult for your opponents to return. And besides serving to A or B, you might want to vary your serves. If you hit every serve fast and hard, and it falls short into C, that serve will likely come back fast and hard because all your opponent has to do is guide it back using your speed. If you loft the ball high and slow, your opponents need to generate their own pace to return the ball. Most right handers will probably need to return anything hit into B with their backhand or otherwise leave the entire right side of the

court open when they run around their backhand to return a well-placed serve. When I serve and put excessive side spin on a serve to B, opponents who try and run around and hit with their forehand have trouble with the ball dancing around their feet. Or, if they use their backhand, they have to chase it down as it bounces away from them. On the other hand, if I hit to A for a left hander, I will use top spin and the ball leaps on the bounce. This variation in my pace and spins keeps my opponents from getting into rhythm. I realize I will miss one serve in ten, but that is offset by the three or four easy points because I have so much action on my serves. Practice your serve, and don’t just try and get your serves in, but get creative and hit different corners.

There is typically only a two- or three-point separation in most exciting pickleball games, so let’s look at the numbers: I know that the socalled experts will tell you never to miss a serve and be safe and hit it into the center of the court. I call that the “Nothing” serve. Their mantra is that because you can only get points when you serve, don’t waste them. However, the problem with that theory is that because of the ease of the return of that “Nothing” serve, they will probably only win 40 percent or fewer of those points. So, if you hit 10 serves into C, you statistically will probably win no more than four points. On the other hand, if you hit 10 serves into A or B, I’m predicting you will win 70 percent or more of those points despite the fact you will likely miss one of those because of your

lower margin of error. Seventy percent of the other nine serves is 6.3 points, and If you can routinely serve into B for right handers, your average might approach 80 percent, or 7.2 points. There is your average three-point separation from your opponents who are serving to C like the rest of the crowd. The dynamics are almost the same when you serve to the odd or left side of the court. The difference here is that a side spin to the backhand can create a wide opening between your opponents, and if they are both right handers, you are forcing them to use their traditional weaker shot, their backhands. There are similarities to the A, B and C blocks on the return of serve. The rules stipulate that the server See PICKLEBALL page 52

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Hopkins has a deep appreciation for his parents — his mother, Sheena Hopkins, and father, Byron Marshall Sr. “They taught me everything — especially about decisions that I’ll be

making regarding academics and possibly playing football in college,” said Hopkins, who is weighing several options regarding the next level of his studies and possibly his football career. “They’ve been very supportive.” He also credited former Indian River boys’ basketball head coach

Devin Mann with enabling him to grow his game on the hardwood. “My teachers have been a huge help to me,” he said. “I appreciate all of them — particularly my academic advisor, Deborah Fuscellaro, as well as my math teacher, Kelsea Dell, and English language arts instructor, Jennifer Jerns.”

In conventional scoring, you do not get a point for a great return but you have saved your team from losing a point as well as forced your opponents to give up one of their two services. Now that “Rally Scoring” is becoming more popular, there is even a higher importance in accuracy of placement of the return. Special Note: Another effective serving area would be to a 10-foot-by2.5 just behind the Kitchen line

stretching into the C Block, but it is only effective if you are interspersing that serve with deep serves to A or B. Otherwise, it is but a shorter version of the serve you are already hitting most of the time, which is just one more step forward for your opponent before they thread it between or around you and your partner. It really is as simple as A, B or C, and the only thing throttling this improved serve is U.

Vaughn “The Baron” Baker is a Senior Olympics gold-medalist in pickleball, and is public relations director for the First State Pickleball Club (FSPC) and captain of the Ocean View Crew pickleball community. He spent his career working with top tennis professionals while working for Wilson Sporting Goods and introducing the Prince Tennis Racket and Wimbledon Tennis Lines. For more information, visit PickleballCoast.com.

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Coastal Point

February 2, 2024

LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE

Famous Chaps Pit Beef, DBA 302 The Local has on January 9, 2024, applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner a 13ft. bar extension plus 7 seats for a premises located at 19819 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before February 9, 2024. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office. CP 20240119 3T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE WILL BE HOLDING 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024, AT 6:00 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING, PREVAILING TIME, AT THE TOWN HALL, 1 W. CHURCH STREET, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975 ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:

• TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY ROY CREEK HOLDINGS LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-18.00-35.02, CONTAINING 2.5705 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (“SUBJECT PROPERTY”); AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE SAID SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

• TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY BUNTING HOLDINGS, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-18.00-11.00, CONTAINING 36.592 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (“SUBJECT PROPERTY”); AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE A 26.905 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) OVERLAY, AND TO INCLUDE A 9.687 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

• TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY SELBYVILLE PARTNERS, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-18.00-18.00, CONTAINING 47.734 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (“SUBJECT PROPERTY”); AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE SAID SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) OVERLAY. CP 20240202 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BIDS FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR

The Town of Ocean View, Delaware is accepting offers for the purchase of its emergency generator. The generator has been in use for 18 years and was used only in the event of a power outage plus weekly test runs. The unit is a Generac 6.8L 130kW Model – Guardian Elite. Opportunity to visit to see the unit run is currently available by appointment. Offers will be accepted through February although may be accepted on a first come first served basis as deemed in the best interest of the Town.

Additional information and photos are available by visiting OceanViewDe.Gov and clicking the photo in the What’s Happening Scroll. Interested persons should contact the Town Manager at 302-539-9797 x104 with questions or to set up a site visit. CP 20240126 2T

LEGAL NOTICE

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL IN FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 2024. THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024, AT 9:00 A.M. IN FENWICK ISLAND TOWN HALL.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY VIEW DRAFT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ON THE TOWN WEBSITE HTTPS://FENWICKISLAND.DELAWARE.GOV/PLANNING-COMMISSION/ OR AT TOWN HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. To attend via Zoom: Call in #: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 816 9392 1352 or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81693921352

CP 20240202 1T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Dagsboro Town Council will be holding 2 Public Hearings at the request of Clark Associates on February 19, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. located at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street in Dagsboro. (1) HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY TO THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT

To rezone tax parcel 233-11.13-14.00 from the Commercial District to the Town Center District and tax parcel 233-11.13-I8.00 from the Residential District to the Town Center District. (2) NOTICE TO AMEND THE CERTIFIED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP

To amend the certified Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Tax parcel 233-11.13-74.00 will be changed from the Institutional land use classification to the Town Center/Mixed Use classification and tax parcel 233-11.13-18.00 will be changed to the Town Center/Mixed Use classification from its current Residential classification.

Members of the public interested in receiving more information on the rezonings and amendment should contact Town Hall at 302-732-3777 or by emailing tadagsboro@mediacombb.net or kyle.gulbronson@aecom.com.

CP 20240202 1T

Coastal Point

PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FRANKFORD

February 2, 2024

LEGALS Blackwater Tax Ditch Meeting will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Jack Hickman’s house. For more information, please call (302)732-9687.

Notice is hereby given that on February 5, 2024, at 6:00pm a Public Hearing has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945. Meeting to consider the following: • To discuss a rezoning request for Dean Esham and Carol Esham from Residential to Neighborhood Business Tax Map Parcel Number 433-6.19-93.01.

Interested persons may attend the public hearing or contact Town Hall for information. CP 20240119 3T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Smugglers Cove Bar & Grill LLC, T/A Yellowfin’s Bar & Grill has on January 17th, 2024 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for an alteration approval to include adding 320 square feet to the dining area to accommodate more dining seats, a patio extension to the existing patio to include speakers and live music, and the addition of barstools for a premises located at 33195 Lighthouse Rd., Units 1,2, Selbyville, DE 19975. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearingto consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before February 16th, 2024. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office. CP 20240119 3T

CP 20240126 2T

STORAGE AUCTION OF DELINQUENCY

February 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm. 30558 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View, DE 19970, rear lot. Units: A-8, 9, 10 and Uni B-8, 67th Street Gym, LLC: Commercial Gym Equipment. CP 2020119 4T

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

Estate of Mary K. Jozwick, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Mary K. Jozwick who departed this life on October 13, 2023, late of Millville, DE were duly granted unto Stephen M. Jozwick on January 17, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before June 13, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Stephen M. Jozwick 36422 Ridgeshore Lane Millville, DE 19967

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20240126 3T

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EMPLOYMENT

PART-TIME POSITIONS • General Clerical

PT DRIVERS WANTED with clean car & driving record. Flexible schedule; retirees welcome! Driving Miss Maisey Call Mike 302.344.0169

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS for Indian River School District. Will Train!

February 2, 2024

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EMPLOYMENT

HANDYMAN PT, could lead to FT. We do a little bit of everything, so if you can do anything, give me a call! 302. 524. 22522

Year-Round, Part-Time MOVING HELP Sussex County Call Mike: 302.344.0169

FT MAINTENANCE

The Town of Millville is looking for a qualified individual for the full-time position of Administrative Project Coordinator. The Administrative Project Coordinator reports to the Town Manager and is responsible for providing administrative and technical support to the Town Manager in the area of operations, project coordination, administrative duties, policy research and support with the concentration on current and long-range planning programs, specifically related to the development and implementation of land use and related municipal plans and polices. The applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or related degree. A combination of education and experience applicable to the position may be considered. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement plan. Pay will be commensurate with education and experience. The successful applicant must pass a background check and drug test and is subject to the Town Personnel Policies, including a 90-day probation period. The deadline for consideration is Friday, February 9, 4:30 pm. To apply, qualified applicants should mail a confidential cover letter, application for employment which is found on our website, www.millville.delaware.gov, and resume to:

Town of Millville Town Manager, Debbie Botchie 36404 Club House Rd.; Millville, DE 19967 or email: dbotchie@mvtown.com The Town of Millville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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EMPLOYMENT Looking for a meaningful job where you can

MAKE A DIFFERENCE? FT HEALTHY HOMES SPECIALIST to oversee programs that focus on health and energy-efficient repairs. For more information and to apply:

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TOWN OF FRANKFORD

PT, May through Mid-September

The Town of Frankford is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance employee. $16/hour, 40 hours/ week, with health benefits & paid vacation.

for beautiful community in Ocean View. Availability to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Excellent people skills a must; some computer skills preferred. Competitive salary offered. Perfect for an extra income! EOE

Job Description: Provide Groundskeeping, Maintenance, and Janitorial Services. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, and pass a background and drug test.

Qualified applicants can drop off resume: Town Hall; 9 Main Street Frankford, DE 19945

TOWN OF MILLVILLE ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR

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Town of Selbyville ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Town of Selbyville, DE is looking for a qualified individual for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, State of Delaware Pension Plan and paid vacation and sick leave. Pay will be commensurate with education and experience. Administrative Assistant duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support at the direction of the Town Manager. The applicant must possess a high school diploma, possess a high level of ethics and integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and to work well with all co-workers. Applicants must possess a high level of computer proficiency, including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software. Some evening meetings may be required. A job descritption is available on our website: https://selbyville.delaware.gov The successful applicant must pass a background check and a drug test. Only applicants that are scheduled for an interview will be contacted. This position will stay open until filled.

To apply, qualified applicants should mail a confidential cover letter and resume to:

Town of Selbyville PO Box 106; Selbyville, DE 19975 Attn.: Stacey Long, Town Manager - or by email -

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TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH is now accepting applications for

SUMMER PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS To patrol a 1 mile x 1/4 mile area on foot to enforce parking regulations, policies, and issue tickets while serving as a Town Ambassador. Seasonal: May 15 - Sept 15 for rotating 6-hour shifts, 10 am - 10 pm. Uniforms are provided.

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Town Hall

214 Garfiled Pkwy.; Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Submit applications or resumes to

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Coastal Point

February 2, 2024

EMPLOYMENT

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH HVAC company with over 20 years’ experience is seeking an

Vacation Health Insurance 401K Sales Commission We offer

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, MS Word and Excel, Outlook, and marketing skills. Bi-lingual & Strong Math Skills are a plus.

EXPERIENCED MECHANIC Repair and maintain gas & diesel trucks and landscaping equipment.

Please call: 610.459.5857 - or Send resume to: gherker@comcast.net - and - gherker@herkerinc.com

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MISCELLANEOUS

WELL-MAINTAINED 2004 18’ Four Winns Freedom 180. Bimini top, boat cover, accessories, 2004 saltwater Johnson 150 hp & Load-Rite trailer. $6,500 240. 417. 4380

HISENSE PORTABLE AIR conditioner. Free-standing, for a 250 sq ft room, 6,000 BTU. Model #2987534. Used one week. Was $329; asking $225. Text only: 302.233.0415

PADDLE BOARDS - SINGLE board set-up: $500; (2) additional boards: $200 each. 3 0 2.988.9737

(2) LARGE PLASTIC BINS full of fabric/material. Assorted sizes, prints, solids, and textures. $20/bin. Text for info: 302.258.3741

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VINTAGE CHEST OF drawers. Solid, dark wood. 5 drawers that slide easily; 2 with built-in dividers. 38”w x 52”h. $50 Millsboro 4 06 . 2 25.1 166

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302.855.1156

MODEL TOYS, TRUCKS: $10 Also model train engine Jersey Central 2341: $500 3 02 . 5 37.4 390

AUTOMOTIVE

APPLIANCES 4.9 CF FREEZER HOT Point HHM55RWW. 25”w x 34”h x 22”d. 2 years old, works great. $50 Millsboro 4 06 . 2 25.1 166 COUNTER-TOP refrigerator. 1.5 cu. ft., wood tone. 2 years old, great shape. $25 3 02 . 3 44.0 169 MAYTAG BRAVOS WASHER and GE dryer - both look great and work great. $225 OBO for both. 3 02 . 5 35.6 952 WHIRLPOOL, BLACK dishwasher. Works great. $100 3 02 . 5 67.1 203

60” BLACK TRUCK TOOL box; 50” silver diamond truck tool box. REDUCED! $50 each. 3 0 2 . 8 2 9 . 8 3 9 0 2020 TOYOTA RAV 4 never used rubberized car floor mats for front and back seats. $50 6 0 9 . 2 4 7 . 3 6 4 9 (2) MOTORCYCLE helmets, never used/ T-7 (L) black; Shoei (s-sm), white. $50 302.537.7552 DONATE YOUR CAR/ truck/ RV. Lutheran Mission Society of MD. Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410.228.8437 CompassionPlace.org

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT and pick up of unused equipment available. Call Guy at Bethany Beach Christian Church: 3 0 2 . 9 2 7 . 0 1 6 9 or Pastor Rich at 3 0 2.539.4118

FURNITURE QUEEN BED: MATTRESS, and set of sheets. Only used as a guest bed. $100 Millsboro 406.225.1166

21”, 14 AMP ELECTRIC Sun Joe snow blower. Used only once, garage kept. $80 302.644.0569 SINGER ULTRALOCK serger, model 14SH654 with manual. Used once. $50 302.537.7552 (11) 2 LB. BAGS OF ART sand - various colors: $15. 3’ x 2’ cork bulleting board with white frame: $5 302.537.7552

MISCELLANEOUS ALAN & ROTH “SALEM” bathroom bronze hardware set. (2 towel racks, TP rack) New, in package. Was $49.98; asking $38. Text only: 302.233.0415 PFISTER #573329 BRONZE showerhead. New in package. Was $65.70; asking $50 Text only: 302.233.0415 DUNCAN “JACUZZI” centerset sink faucet. Bronze, #1102766. New, in package. Was $59; asking $45 Text only: 302.233.0415

10 ASSORTED NEWSWEEK issues of notable events: 9/11, Shuttle Disaster, etc. $15 302.537.7552 AIRCARE WICKS 1045 Super Wick. 4 wicks in box; fits H12600, H12400HB, H12300HB humidifiers. $25 302.829.8399 HEAVY-DUTY SAFE ON wheels. 17.5”w x 21”h x 24”d with combination lock. Includes manual. SUPER REDUCED! $95 302.278.1441

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BEAUTIFUL BATH updates in as little as one day. Superior quality bath and shower systems at affordable prices. Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call now. 877.738.0 9 9 1

LOW COST SPAY AND neutering of cats. Want to save 100s of cats’ lives? Spay or neuter ONE. Call Cats Around Town Society to schedule an operation. 3 0 2 .3 5 5 .9 9 7 9

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 8 5 5 .3 3 7 .5 2 2 8 dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258

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FREE HIGH-SPEED internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs include Medicaid, SNAP, housing assistance, WIC, Veterans pension, survivor benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet free with one-time $20 co-pay. Free shipping and handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today. 888.592.5 9 5 7 PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 85 5 .9 9 3 .0 9 6 9

MUSIC AUDIO TECHNICA turntable AT5L50. Excellent condition. $25 302.616.1 6 9 9

PETS & SUPPLIES (2) GORGEOUS ENGLISH bulldog pups for free adoption. Previous owner just passed away. 13 weeks old, up-to-date on shots, good health. Contact: kellycoux33@gmail.com

SPORTS & EXERCISE CAP OLYMPIC WEIGHT bar, 7’ long. Center knurls, rotating collars. $30 3 0 2 .3 3 9 .7 6 9 1 COLORADO CYCLIST Special Titanium 54”cm road bike Dura Ace Ultegra custom wheel set. 17 lbs. Excellent condition. Paid $2,200 for frame. Asking $989 3 0 2 .2 7 8 .1 4 4 1 GYMAX TREADMILL Displays speed/step/time/ distance/heart rate/calories. Very good condition. $75 3 0 2 .5 3 9 .1 2 0 2

TOOLS TABLE SAW & STAND: $200; mitre saw & stand: $300; Ryobi tools with batteries and charters: $500. $900 takes all. 5 8 5 .7 0 3 .9 0 6 0 BIL-JAX SCAFFOLDING 4’ x 7’. 2 sets with wheels. $200 for both. Ladder jacks (1 set): $100 3 0 2 .4 6 2 .1 8 8 4

WANTED CAR NEEDED FOR WORK Able to pay $1,500-$2,000. Must pass inspection. 3 0 2 .3 4 4 .0 1 6 9

COME & GET ‘EM! KITTENS Born mid-October. (1) grey, (1) dark grey, and (1) black. One, two, or all three. 267.614.8 7 5 6

Coastal Point turns 20 next week! We will have an Open House on Thursday, February 8 from 1-4 p.m. You are welcome to stop by and meet your favorite Point Person!

Coastal Point

February 2, 2024

STORAGE SPACE

WEEKLY/MONTHLY

OCEAN VIEW OFFICE SUITE

OCEAN VIEW 10’ x 30’ storage units with 10’x10’ garage doors. $235/month. Contact Glenn at (302)682. 7765

BISHOPS LANDING 3BR/2.5BA, 2-car garage, end unit carriage home. Available thru May 31. $700/week or $2,000/monthly. Amenities and utilities included. 301.404.2070

1090 sq ft • 1st floor • Fronts Central Ave. Kitchenette, bathroom, conference room, office space, and work stations. Available early 2024. $1,600/month, lease term negotiable.

Call Steve: 484.883.2445 YEAR-ROUND/SEASONAL All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required. Zion Church, Frankford: 3BR/2BA mobile. $1,600 per month + utilities. Smith Road, Ocean View: 3BR/2BA furnished home. 2nd floor offers lots of storage. $2,200 per month + utilities. Millville by the Sea: 2BR/2.5BA townhome with garage. Dogs considered. Available March 1. $2,200 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax. Millville by the Sea: Brand new, 4BR/2.5BA 2-story townhome with garage. $2,600 per month + utilities. Bayville Shores, Selbyville: 3BR/3.5BA fully furnished townhome with garage and water views. $2,650 per month + utilities; minimum 18 month lease.

YEAR-ROUND

3BR/2BA FULLY FURNISHED HOME in Swann Keys on canal with bulkhead. Available through May 31. $1,300/month + electric. Please leave message: 443.278.3993

BETHANY BREEZE 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome. Community pool, tennis. Bike to beach. No pets. Good credit. $1,950/month Call Glenn at Surf Realty, LLC (302)682.7765

Fairway Villas, Cripple Creek: 4BR/2.5BA single-family home with 2-car garage. $2,900 per month + utilities. Bethany: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 2-story home with garage overlooking the Salt Pond. Pets considered. $2,950 per month + utilities. Taramino Place, The Villas of Lewes: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome. $2,950 per month + utilities. Tower Shores, Bethany Beach: 4BR/3BA furnished townhome, just steps from the beach. $3,500 per month + utilities.

WINTER RENTALS Millville by the Sea: 5BR/4BA furnished single family home. Available thru April 15. $2,700/month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

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Millville by the Sea, Millville: 4BR/3BA furnished townhome with garage. $3,152 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

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Sycamore Chase, Frankford: 4BR/3BA single family home with garage in newer community. $2,700 per month + utilities.

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333 FAIRWAY LN Dagsboro-Dream home in a quiet community with LOW HOA FEES. Located on a corner lot with backyard oasis and views of the pond. This home is spacious with 4 BRs, 2.5 BA. Features a grand foyer, a dining rm, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a cozy living room with a fireplace, a sunroom and screened in porch. Enjoy the peaceful views of the pond from the screened-in porch, the deck and the backyard. This home also has a two-car garage. $470,000 (DESU2045974) Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

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37372 HARMONY DRIVE, SELBYVILLE THE REFUGE AT DIRICKSON CREEK Welcome to The Refuge at Dirickson Creek! This large 4 BR/4.5 bath home is located in one of West Fenwick Island's most private resort beach communities. Whether you are looking to make the beach your full time residence and have enough room for guests to visit or looking for that getaway home that offers all the room you need for the entire crew to travel together, this home has it. $639,900 (DESU2049974) Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137

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36984 BLUE TEAL RD, SELBYVILLE This stunning 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a boater's dream, nestled on a serene canal with direct boat access. CLEARED LOT 36986 BLUE TEAL RD, SELBYVILLE - UNDER CONTRACT (DESU2052380) Call Carrie Cosgrove (c) 302-339-5519

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11 OYSTER BAY DR, FENWICK ISLAND Brand New Roof installed on this amazing waterfront home in the town of Fenwick Island on an extra wide canal. Dock your boat in your spacious fenced in backyard. Recently renovated and meticulously cared for 4 bed, 2.5 bath open concept home with fireplace, garage, multiple decks and patios, outdoor shower, boat lift, kayak launch. Property sold furnished. Turnkey! Short walk to beach, shops, restaurants, entertainment. $1,495,000 (DESU2052402) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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607 OLD POST CT, BETHANY BEACH This new custom home was developed, designed and built to cater to the most discerning buyer. Gourmet kitchen that includes custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, a wine & beverage cooler. Hardwood floors, cabinetry surprises, home automation and spacious rooms abound throughout this 3,500 sq ft home. The complete landscaping package delights with color and defines the hardscape for the driveway and pathway to the built-in shed, outdoor shower and deck. Neighborhood amenities include a community center, exercise gym, 2 pools (one heated), a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak storage/canal access and fun activities. $2,450,000 (DESU2045282) Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

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106 NICOLES CT, MILLSBORO Welcome to this affordable, spacious and bright 2067 sq ft townhome with an open concept floor plan located in the Villages at Millwood. Well maintained with beautiful upgrades featuring a covered porch, versatile lower level, gorgeous upgraded kitchen, private sundeck, garage, driveway. Enjoy community amenities- lawn care, fitness center, outdoor pool. Close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment. Asking $274,900 (DESU2052388) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

118 ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 402 This prime investment opportunity is located in the 118 Atlantic Ave Professional Complex on heavily traveled Eastbound Rt 26 in Ocean View. Immediate income producing and currently under long term lease with excellent ROI. Leases available upon request. Ample parking. Agent is owner. $624,900 (DESU2051124) Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

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38175 KEENWIK ROAD, SELBYVILLE KEEN-WIK ON THE BAY Waterfront in Keen-Wik on the Bay and just 2-1/2 miles to the beach! Dock your boat out back at your private dock and enjoy beach life in this spacious 4 BR, 3-1/2 bath home with 2 primary suites. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, and all the best waterfront locations by boat. You'll love life on the water! Low HOA dues are just $55 per year. (DESU2054672) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

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29082 SEA BIRD CT Stunning end unit townhouse featuring 3 BRs, 2.5 bathrooms, in the award winning neighborhood of Bayside. This charming, light-filled coastal style home comes fully furnished with a first floor primary suite, a well equipped kitchen, a designated laundry room with a sink, an additional loft upstairs with 2 additional BRs, and a large brick patio backing to a private wooded area. Enjoy all of the amenities that Bayside has to offer. $620,000 (DESU2054638) Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

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110 69TH STREET, UNIT D, OCEAN CITY Includes Deeded Boat Slip. When you make Broad Marsh your home, you can pull into your very own over-sized garage, unpack, and prepare for the most relaxing escape possible. Want to take your boat out for a sunset cruise? Your very own deeded dock is just steps away. $739,000 (MDWO2017144) Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

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20020 GREEN WAY, BETHANY BEACH Rarely available meticulously maintained town home in the desirable community of Sea Colony West! Spacious with an open concept floor plan -3 Bed, 2.5 bath with garage overlooking nature-peace and tranquility are right outside your back door. Offers an abundance of outdoor living spaces- a private gated courtyard, private sundeck off primary bedroom and even an enclosed sunroom outback. Enjoy amenities galore- all that Sea Colony offers. Asking $799,900 (DESU2046922) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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37898 EAGLE LN #343 FABULOUS Views of the Wildlife Sanctuary & the Saltwater Lake. Bright & Airy 2 Bd CONTEMPORAY Townhouse! Nicely & Fully Furnished. TURNKEY! NEW HAVC 2022. Berber Carpet, Fireplace, Replacement Window, Screened Porch, Skylite, Soaking Tub-Shower w/Glass Doors, Storage Rm, Outside Shower, All Appliances, Southern Exposure - Abundant Sunlight & the Cooling Summer Breezes in the Summer $329,900 (DESU2049796)

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