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Night to Shine takes center stage Friday By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter A cheering crowd known as “the paparazzi” will gather on Friday to greet guests at the annual Night to Shine prom for the developmentally disabled ages 14 and older. They will add to the excitement on the evening of Friday,

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Feb. 9, making the annual event even more enjoyable. They will snap photographs, hold up celebratory signs and applaud guests as they arrive at the Ocean View Church of Christ, at 55 West Avenue, ready to attend the Tim Tebow Foundation’s celebration, and be treated like kings and queens while being reminded of God’s

love, the Rev. Ethan Magee, church pastor, said. “I am so excited to be a part of this event once again, and I can’t wait to see everyone. We have been working hard behind the scenes, planning and preparing. And every day that goes by, we are getting more and more excited. I have been in the ministry 25 years, and this is

my favorite thing to do,” the pastor said. The inspiration of Tebow, a former NFL football player and ardent Christian, Night to Shine is proclaimed on his foundation’s website, at www.timtebowfoundation.org, as an “unforgettable

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By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Citing increasing costs and a rocky economy, the Selbyville Town Council this week approved a 30-cent property tax hike, increasing the annual fee from $1.85 per $100 of assessed property value to $2.15 per $100 of assessed property value, and passing the $9.7 million budget for the Town’s fiscal year. At the Monday, Feb. 5, meeting, the council also approved increases in fees the Town charges. All increases went into effect immediately, as the Town’s fiscal year runs from Feb. 1 to Jan. 31. During the meeting, Town Administrator Stacey Long called the tax increase “very modest” and said taxes had not been raised in many years. The Town needs funds for expenses including hiring more police officers and a new administrative assistant, she said. “The town is growing. We need to recruit police officers. All the departments have to grow, and we have to keep up with staffing, and many departments are understaffed,” Long said. See SELBYVILLE page 4

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IRSD to hold elections for interim board members By Mike Smith Staff Reporter There are two school board vacancies on the Indian River Board of Education— both in District 1 — and interested candidates must file letters of

interest by Feb. 16 to apply for the positions, which will run only through June and the end of the current school year. The interim appointments to the two board seats will be made at the next IRSD school board meeting, on Feb. 26. The Indian River Board of Educa-

tion is seeking interested candidates to fill two vacant seats in District 1 through June 30. Interested candidates should contact Superintendent Jay Owens or Jennifer Troublefield, according to the district. James Fritz, who was vice president

of the IRSD board, and board member Madelyn Moses, have both relocated outside of District 1 and thus resigned their seats in January. While the IRSD board will appoint See ELECTIONS page 5

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OVPD: Local church’s name being used by scammers By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Ocean View police are reminding the public to beware of scammers after an e-mail was sent asking that gift cards be sent to a local church and stating that the pastor was requesting them. “Scammers are sophisticated and are very good at manipulating people,” Ocean View Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin said after someone sent an e-mail pretending to be Mariner’s Bethel Global Methodist Church pastor the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Collison, asking for gift cards supposedly to surprise hard-working staff members. “If you are asked to purchase gift cards or provide banking information, you can rest assured that it’s a scam. Always contact your local police prior to sending money or giving information. Police can quickly determine the legitimacy of the request,” McLaughlin said.

Selbyville Continued from page 1 During his monthly presentation to the council, Police Chief Brian Wilson said two officers are out on medical leave and another one gave his notice that he is leaving, so the department is not fully staffed.

“When I first found out about it,” Collison told the Coastal Point this week, “the person who called me asked, ‘Is this what you want?’ It was a church member, and I said, ‘Oh, no! The first thing is that is not my e-mail address!” The scam e-mail was sent from a mymail account, and the pastor’s e-mail address is pastorbecky@marinersbethel.org. “I am not going to ask you for money, or anything with a monetary value. The e-mail thread started out, ‘If you have a moment, handle this discreetly. I am about ready to go into a meeting, so please don’t call. Just answer my e-mail. They are working on incentives, and I am working on surprising our staff with gift cards,’” Collison said. The church office also sent out an email warning about the scam. “It sounds very believable, the way it was handled, but at the bottom it says it was sent from that mymail address, and

it wasn’t mine. If it doesn’t say my correct e-mail address, you can be sure it wasn’t from me,” Collison said, adding that a similar e-mail was sent when the pastor who preceded her was at Mariner’s. “I said, ‘Here we go again.’ I’ve had it happen three times in three years. I know other pastors it has happened to, too. They asked them to send gift cards, and the e-mail said, ‘Can you get this done today?’ When in doubt, call and talk to the person. ‘I can get something’ is the mentality of the people who do this. Any person being taken advantage of, someone who is older, or it could be they don’t take the time or they are busy and don’t check the e-mail. Always call the person to make sure,” Collison said. In recent months, McLaughlin has issued warnings about other scams, after several Ocean View residents, particularly senior citizens, lost thousands of dollars as the result of telephone scams.

“There are so many scams taking place right now, and they are all different. They’re pretty varied. We want to put people on alert. If somebody contacts them about problems with their computer or says they are from the government, do not give them any information,” McLaughlin said. Never provide bank account, bank card or Social Security numbers, or pay for sudden unsolicited services with PayPal or by purchasing Amazon or other gift cards. If they ask for gift cards, that should be a huge red flag that there is a problem,” McLaughlin said. “Don’t trust anyone. Somebody might call about your computer and say you have a virus on your computer. He might say, ‘This is Joe from Microsoft. We’re getting a report of a virus on our end and we need to fix that right away,’

“A lot of things are coming due, a lot of new infrastructure. I know we’re in the middle of the police department unionizing, and that comes with a cost. We are five or six officers short, and we have to replace cars and we have to replace weapons and a cost comes with that,” Mayor Rick Duncan said. “Unfortunately, property taxes weren’t increased sooner, but this coun-

cil has a vision. We have to continue, and we have to grow. We have to at least recoup our costs. The former fees weren’t even covering our costs,” he noted. “The water department has to meet qualifications, and additional staffing is needed. We’re not a little town of 500 anymore. We have 3,000 people now,” the mayor said. Long explained that the water and wastewater departments fund themselves, but that the Town’s annual administration cost is $1.7 million, the police department budget is $2.3 million and the Public Works budget is $395,000 — all funding fully with taxes and permitting fees. “Taxes should have been raised years ago. The economy is horrible, but there isn’t much we can do as a town,” Councilman Gary Steffen said. Agreeing, Councilman Chris Snader

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Elections Continued from page 1 two members to represent District 1 at its meetings in March, April, May and June, there is also a fast-approaching deadline for school board elections of March 1. Incumbent Heather Statler has already filed for re-election for another full term on the board, representing District 3. Donald Hattier, a friend and colleague of Fritz, commented, “Jim’s home is now next to a golf course.” He said Fritz is an avid golfer and found a golf club community to reside. “Jim took the time over the years to understand building and grounds,” said Hattier, noting that Fritz was the board liaison to that committee and later vice president of the board. “He truly knew the financial aspects of what we are

Shine Continued from page 3 also attend, dancing and interacting with the guests. “They will pull up in cars, vans, limos, and there is a red carpet,” explained Ocean View Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin, a big supporter of the event. “They get out of the car, and there are a whole bunch of people there, retired officers from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16, people are clapping and pictures are popping — really a nice

doing and how to work with the State. He will be sorely missed on the board.” “Jim was a level-headed person for this board of education,” Hattier added. “I knew him when he was involved in the real estate and banking business. His financial knowledge is vast.” Fritz and Hattier often worked in coalition on board matters or would take up each other’s financial causes with the larger board, he said. “I was happy to take his lead on many of the board matters, and I admire that he took this time to stay on the board. He had retired from the board once; but then he came back,” after again running in an election, “because he felt there was unfinished business. It’s easy to sit on the sidelines, but Jim really stepped up.” The two vacant District 1 seats are open now, and the board must appoint two individuals to fill those seats from

March until June 30, said an IRSD spokesperson. “This is the reason for the press release that was sent last week,” they said of the notice soliciting candidates for the interim seats in District 1. “This process is independent of the upcoming election.” “The IRSD board had advertised for interested candidates and will, hopefully, appoint these individuals at the Feb. 26 board meeting. The Department of Elections is not involved in this process. The deadline for candidates to submit a letter of interest is Feb. 16,” they said of the District 1 appointments. “We will, hopefully, appoint two individuals on Feb. 26, and the election filing deadline for those same seats is four days later, on March 1,” said the district in noting the awkward timing

event.” “Everybody loves it,” Magee said. “I get emails and calls from guests asking when it’s going on. It isn’t just for teenagers. We also get fairly older guests. There is no age limit,” he said. This year at Night to Shine, guests will walk on a red carpet at the entrance to the brick building, where they will be greeted. Inside, each of them will be registered, receive a name tag and meet a buddy who will accompany them as they choose options including riding in a limousine, going to a photo shoot,

having their hair and makeup done, or shoes shined, or playing in the game room, before having dinner and dancing. Buddies are volunteers from the church, community and local high schools. As the evening ends, each guest will be crowned as prom king or queen. While they are at the prom, two parents or caretakers of each of them will be treated to a meal and entertainment, and offered a comfortable area to relax as they watch the prom.

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Scammers Continued from page 4 and you might say, ‘Oh, my. Thank you,’” he described of the scam, which could involve approving outside access to a computer or other device, or request payment. “If you have any concerns, come to the police department or call the police department and let us look into it. We’ve got investigators who specialize in this, and we can quickly determine if it is a scam,” the chief said. In most cases, the caller trying to scam will have a foreign accent, since many of those calls originate from overseas, making it difficult to trace the caller or hold him criminally or civilly responsible. Or a text message could prompt a phone owner to click on the message for details about a problem. “Don’t click. It could be somebody trying to get access to information,” McLaughlin said, giving an example of someone calling to say an order was received for $500 worth of goods. If the person called says he didn’t place that order, the caller might assure him it will be taken off his bill but say that banking information is needed. McLaughlin advised telling suspicious callers they will call them back. “If you get contacted by anyone asking you to do any of these things, contact the police department and let us check into it,” McLaughlin said.

Elections Continued from page 5 for those who may wish to retain the role through the coming election. “Theoretically, an individual in District 1 could pursue an appointment to the board until June 30 and then file for election for election to that seat and, if he or she wins, take office [again] on July 1. They could do both. The District 1 vacancies occurring so close to the election filing deadline has made this a bit complicated.” “The prior District 1 board members were Madelyn Moses and Jim Fritz. Both resigned last month because they are moving their residences.” Interested candidates may submit a candidate filing form and letter of interest prior to 4 p.m. on Feb. 16. Forms and additional information are available at irsd.net.

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IRSD taking online safety, social media seriously By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Last week’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting in Washington — at which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to parents after U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told him, “You have blood on your hands at Facebook” — proved once again that social media is still the Wild West. Because gaming and social platforms cannot be held civilly liable for harms caused on their platforms, including cyberbullying, inducement to self-harm, or even sex trafficking and drug sales, it’s up to parents and local school systems to safeguard pre-teens from online danger. “If you are looking for these guys to solve the problem, we are all going to die waiting,” said a frustrated U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), chairman of the judiciary committee. “While you cannot be held civilly liable now, you can be liable for storing children’s content. He told Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, “Your site is used for sexting. It’s the pedophile’s ‘go-to’ medium. Snap is the perfect tool for sexual predators.” Durbin explained that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act provides blanket immunity for the social media platform purveyors: “The CDA Section 230 gives you license and a free pass,” said Durbin. Local school principals, counselors and Indian River School District administrators agreed with that assessment. However, the IRSD takes steps to protect kids while they are at school, including locking phones during the school day. Most of the IRSD administrators the Coastal Point asked about this issue are parents, too, and they practice at home what they preach at school. They recommend that children

in elementary school not be provided cell phones or personal devices, because kids that age kids are too young to handle the threats they pose. Jason Macrites, principal of Selbyville Middle School, is right on the firing line when kids 13 and younger — who are supposed to be protected from digital encroachment — are regularly using phones to send compromising photos on Snapchat. “We deal with this issue daily,” said Macrities, who is also the father of three middle-schoolers. “Cell phones are everywhere. Kids are being given the phones very early. The conversation about social media arose at the district level, and some schools were letting kids use these devices to do research or participate in educational software apps.” “Our philosophy is to buy more Chromebooks,” said Macrities, “and we use a school-issued laptop so that they can do that research. As long as I am the principal, we will not allow students to use cell phones during school.” “Just like at the high school, we start with an assembly and we try to hammer it home,” said Macrities. “Cyberbullying is a hard thing in middle school. Those negative commentaries and photos can have a longtime effect.” “That’s the introduction. And then we talk about it again right after Christmas — we remind them of the situation,” said Macrities. “There is [still] a lot of social media posting during the school day and after hours, but we do not allow our kids to use their phones during the day.” “The incidence of cell phone violations at SMS is very low,” said SMS School Counselor Jeff Forjan, also a dad. He said there were 14 warnings this year but just three referrals for further discipline. “We have had some reinforcing policy meetings with our own

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Safety Continued from page 7 their images and social comments without parents being able to intercept them. “Kids will still take a video or photo in school, and Snapchat or text or even post to social media platforms. This is a knucklehead move,” said Macrities. “We need to limit those types of images. That is giving them too much autonomy and power.” The two administrators described students sharing of partially clothed or even naked images with their boyfriends and girlfriends. “They are not ready for it,” he said of younger children. Maybe limited usage is the way to go.” “The platforms will not stop,” said the principal. I want to monitor my own kids at home. Between the three administrators here at our SMS school, we have 13 kids. I have three middleschoolers at home, and Jeff has two middle-schoolers and one just went to high school.” The seventh-grade year is when many kids get their phones, said the administrators.” Durbin was blunt with the tech CEOs last week: “I have come to conclude that you have no interest in protecting these kids. You are given liability protection, no matter what. Your product has a dark side. Perhaps we should

repeal Section 230 of the CDA. “The dark side is too great to live with,” agreed Graham. “It’s all talk here,” he said of the Senate hearing, “Every American has been wronged by social media. We must have recourse, and we must help these families.”

IRHS has policies in place Greg Hockman, a career and college counselor at Indian River High School in Dagsboro, said that policies are in place to help educators. “Our administrative team starts each school year with an assembly to review all policies and procedures, which is when they have the opportunity to discuss with our students,” who are in grades 9-12, “the dangers around social media. Our school resource officer, Detective Haupt, also speaks to our students at that time about social media awareness.” “They also have a mid-year refresher that they just finished last week with each of the grades,” said Hockman. “We are also very lucky to have Debbie Fuscellaro and Jamaal Bivens leading our Climate Counseling staff. Mrs. Fuscellaro and Mr. Bivens do a wonderful job working with our students one-on-one and in small groups about everything and anything, ranging from social media, peer relationships, decision-making, behavior concerns, self-confidence, professional

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Young artists get recognized in Selbyville By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Selbyville Mayor Rick Duncan, on behalf of the town council at the Monday, Feb. 5, council meeting, read a proclamation designating March as Art Month for Selbyville Youth. The proclamation states, in part, that the Selbyville Community Club partners with the town library for the annual Youth Art Show, open to students of all ages attending area schools, “in an effort to bring attention to art.” Later, council members approved a $1,000 donation for the annual show. Works of art are on display at the library during March every year, and students are awarded for the best creations. This year, the awards ceremony will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Duncan called the art show “a great program,” and said council members attend the awards ceremony and admire the talent. “There are a lot of great kids doing good things with art. It’s always well-attended,” the mayor said. Jackie Bates, chairwoman of the show, last year told the Coastal Point, “People go to the library to browse for books, and they are overwhelmed by the talent of these students.”

Every year, there are abstract works, collages, drawings, sculptures and photographs in charcoal, pastels and oil paint, all created by children in kindergarten through the final year of high school from Showell Elementary School, Selbyville Middle, the Southern Delaware School for the Arts and Indian River High School, as well as home-schooled students.

Livestreaming to begin next month Beginning with the Monday, March 4, town council meeting, Selbyville residents, and those interested in hearing the business of the town council, will be able to watch the meetings from home. In January, the council approved a $9,968 contract with Solutions Plus, and the company has provided eight Apple iPads, keyboards and cases for meeting materials, as well as a microphone and mount for a new podium, Town Administrator Stacey Long explained at the Monday, Jan. 8, council meeting. The cost to install equipment was $8,658.80, plus $480 per year for the annual subscription and $830 for labor. “This council has taken steps of

moving toward the future. We still want you all to come out and visit us,” Duncan said during the January meeting. “It gets pretty lonely in here,” Councilman Chris Snader added.

Mosquito spraying to continue The council approved continuing its agreement with DNREC, the state department that sprays the town for mosquitoes. DNREC uses a spray zoning notification system, available at www.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife-mosquito-control/mosquito-spraying/, where the state is divided into numbered spray zones identified on a daily basis when spray activity is planned.

Police report Selbyville Police Department Chief Brian Wilson, while presenting his report for January, told the council that officers had responded to 309 calls, wrote 39 tickets and made 15 criminal arrests. Wilson said two officers are out, recovering from injuries, and another officer has given notice that he plans to leave the force.

Code enforcement report Code Enforcement Officer Tony Merollini, while presenting his monthly report to the council, said in January that there were 49 rental inspections, two re-inspections and two warnings issued for unsightly articles. Also, 44 building permits were issued. Merollini showed the audience the red tag his department is issuing to contractors and asking them to display in their vehicles. “If you see the tag, you have a good guy working. If he doesn’t have the tag, ask him, and if he doesn’t answer you, call me,” Merollini said. It was discovered that three contractors were working in the town without permits. Two of them have since obtained permits, and Merollini said he is working with the third. He said some contractors don’t want to pay for a full one-year permit, so his office is considering offering shorter licenses, including seven-day licenses. “Hopefully, it will help everybody concerned,” he said. Construction on the new Selbyville Public Library is continuing “and really See SELBYVILLE page 10

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Fenwick sells off cache of former military vehicles By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter A small fleet of former military vehicles that had been stored behind a Fen-

Selbyville Continued from page 9 taking hold,” he said, adding, “They are getting excited over there.”

Water report Councilman Gary Steffen, while presenting his monthly water report, stated that 2.5 million gallons of water were produced by the Town’s water department in January. Staff has been busy reading and repairing meters.

Public works report Steffen, while presenting the monthly public works report, stated that employees are patching holes on streets in the town.

Sewer report Snader, while presenting the monthly sewer report, stated that the peak flow of wastewater was 1.3 million gallons

wick Island business is no longer there, having now been sold and removed by the buyers, according to Fenwick Island Police Chief Michael Morrissey. The vehicles had been procured by

former Police Chief John Devlin as part of a state surplus vehicles program very inexpensively, meant to be used by the town in case of emergencies such as hurricanes and other weather events.

“All of those military vehicles that were parked behind Holly’s are gone,” Morrissey said.

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on the committee, called Gaither’s report “a great summary and good framework.” Duncan said there is a food truck now operating downtown and that its popularity is a sign of growth.

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Gaither, while presenting her monthly report from the Chamber, announced that the Coastal Point newspaper is celebrating its 20-year anniversary, and will be holding an open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. She said the annual Fire & Ice Festival was successful, even though the temperature climbed to 77 degrees one day, “which was not so great for the ice.” She said participants in the annual Bike Tour in April will have a rest stop at Selbyville Park. The Joshua M. Freeman First Responder Awards, formerly the Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards, will be on Friday, Feb. 23, at Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View. Plans will soon be under way for the annual Old Timers’ Day in Selbyville.

Economic Development Committee report Emily Gaither of the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, substituting for Councilwoman Carol Cary (who was ill and not at the council meeting), said the Economic Development Committee members met in January and talked about communications, businesses downtown, and downtown beatification and improvement, as well as choosing priority projects. They discussed the meaning of economic development and growth, and confirmed economic development can also mean helping existing businesses and not just bringing in new businesses. Hiring a marketing and public relations director was discussed, as well as ways to attract new businesses and attract shoppers to Selbyville. Zach Evans, who handles public relations for Mountaire Farms and is also

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Harmon hires new legal representation By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Aniya Harmon, the young woman at the center of a personal liability case against Bradley Layfield and Matt Jones — former school administrators at Sussex Central High School — has retained new legal representation, according to the Superior Court dockets. She is now being represented by Theo K. Gregory Sr. of Wilmington. Gregory’s family spent three decades on the Wilmington City Council, and he served as council president. The case will now go back before Judge Calvin Scott Jr. in Delaware Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 15. Layfield intends to file a motion for termination of the liability case, according to his counsel. The case is separate from Harmon’s case against the Indian River School District. “This case was dismissed against the high school and the Indian River School District,” said a spokesperson for IRSD. “Judge Scott granted our motion to dismiss. However, there may still be

pending legal issues for the two former employees.” Harmon alleges the district and the two administrators bear responsibility for circulating video and a meme that portrayed her exposed breast: “At all times relevant, Mr. Jones and Mr. Layfield were working within the time, space and scope of their employment and/or agency with Sussex Central and Indian River when they published and Theo Gregory disseminated the video surveillance of Plaintiffs exposed breast to third parties. As the principal of Sussex Central, Mr. Jones and Mr. Layfield and Indian River are liable for its agents’ and/or employees’ torts under the doctrine of respondeat superior.’’ “We were concerned the IRSD may have been responsible for all the actions of an IRSD employee,” said Donald Hattier, a member of the IRSD Board of Education and chair of its fi-

nance committee, “according to the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which means literally ‘the master must answer’ for the actions of its employees performed as part of their duties in the course of employment.” The court has said no to that question at this juncture. “And whether that doctrine applies here remains to be seen in this case,” Hattier said, “but we surely don’t condone any of that mean-spirited conduct toward a student. There are no motives we can ascribe for use of that video beyond the disciplinary matter; but we don’t believe there were any racial overtones on this case at all. It’s a case of the principal trying to make a judgment on the tape.” “There was lots of noise and disruption in the hallways at SCHS,” Hattier described, “and [Harmon] said, in essence, ‘Knock if off.’ And from there, things got worse in the verbal altercation. Our policies state the constable or SRO should handle these types of incidents.” “I hope we all don’t have to go through it again in our schools,” he said.

Harmon’s lawyers argued that because the alleged incident had occurred during school hours, the actions were within the scope of Layfield’s and Jones’ employment, making Sussex Central High School and the IR School District liable as well. In his decision, Scott said that while viewing a video of a school incident is within the scope of employment for a principal and vice principal, sharing that footage and creating a meme out of it is not. Therefore, because the alleged actions violating the student’s privacy were outside of their professional roles, the charges against Layfield and Jones cannot be applied to the school or district, the judge concluded. “Because this case does not allege a crime, the act is not criminal,” Scott added. “None of the factors greatly support that the Court find the unauthorized conduct was within the scope of employment.” Though the suit against Sussex Central High School and the Indian River School District were dismissed Jan. 29, the pending case against Layfield and Jones will continue next week.

Freeman Foundation announces FACES grants opening 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 opened 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

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to benefit the residents of Sussex County in a meaningful way. “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

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help us a lot in high water,” the chief said, adding that the truck will be able to be taken on the beach in a variety of emergency situations. He also told the council that he is working with Lexipol, a law-enforcement consultant, to update the department’s policy manual. He said he told the Lexipol representative he’s been working with “let’s just do this like we just started the Fenwick Island Police Department last week. Let’s start from scratch.” When the manual is completed, Morrissey said, “we are going to have new policies that are sound and compliant with state and federal law. Updating the manual is part of Morrissey’s work to re-accredit the police department, and he said his goal for his first year on the job is “getting the policy manual up

and running.” One of the ongoing projects in the police department since Morrissey’s arrival has been addressing unpaid parking tickets. “What direction do we want to go?” Morrissey asked the council, regarding the department’s “aggressive efforts” to get payments due to the town from parking tickets. While he said he didn’t know exactly how much money the town is owed in unpaid tickets, he said “I will go in whatever direction the group wants to go.” Magdeburger said she felt “if we issue a ticket we need to do what’s necessary” to get the payments. She added, however, that she feels it is important to look into the cost to the town to recoup the money. Council Member Ed Bishop asked

about the possibility of “booting” cars parked in town that are found to have unpaid tickets. Morrissey pointed out that the Wilmington Police Department, where he once worked, would immobilize cars with a “boot” device and would not release them until the fines were paid. “A lot of people pay their fines and a lot of people just ignore it,” Bishop said. Council Member Bill Rymer said he was pleased to see Morrissey’s department addressing the issue of unpaid fines. “It didn’t come to our attention just how large an issue this was” until Morrissey took over in September, Rymer said. “We jumped all over it,” Morrissey said, promising to bring figures on unpaid tickets to the February council meeting.

Continued from page 10 But the vehicles turned out to be of little practical use to the town, Morrissey told the Town Council on Friday, Jan. 26. “I saw them leaving, which was a very happy thing,” Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said, adding that at least one of the vehicles had to be lubricated in order for it to be moved. “In an emergency, with high water, they would have been useless,” she said of the vehicles. “It would have taken weeks to get them ready. “In the future, we will call the National Guard,” Magdeburger said. Morrissey also reported that his department had recently taken delivery of a Dodge Ram pickup truck. “That will

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We can all help make this a Night to Shine It is time to shine. One of the community’s most popular events is coming this Friday, Feb. 9, and everyone is being encouraged to participate.The Night to Shine celebration will be held at Ocean View Church of Christ. For background, this effort came from the mind of former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy-winner Tim Tebow, and is described on his foundation’s website as an “unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love for people with special needs.”Celebrants will arrive at the church with a VIP reception awaiting them, and an excited crowd will provide clapping, cheering and a paparazzi-like atmosphere to make the evening even more special. “They will pull up in cars, vans, limos, and there is a red carpet,”explained Ocean View Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin, a big supporter of the event.“They get out of the car, and there are a whole

bunch of people there, retired officers from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16, people are clapping and pictures are popping — really a nice event.” Once the VIPs get inside, each of them will meet a buddy who will accompany them as they go to a photo shoot, get their hair done, shoes shined or just play in the game room before having dinner and dancing.The buddies are volunteers from the church, community and local high schools. How can you be involved at this point? By being there. By celebrating these young people as they arrive and participating in making this a special evening.The festivities start at 6 p.m. “I am so excited to be a part of this event once again, and I can’t wait to see everyone,”said the Rev. Ethan Magee.“I have been in the ministry 25 years, and this is my favorite thing to do.”

That growth comes with a very-real cost We live in wild times. While perusing old issues of the Coastal Point as we were working on our 20th anniversary section, there was a recurring theme that ran through the years — growth. And, no, not just in terms of my waistline or square footage of my scalp. It’s this community. It is constantly growing. Look, I’m not one of those “growth is bad” people. For starters, I’m one of those “come-heres” who landed in this community and chose to make it my permanent home. A job opportunity Darin J. McCann originally brought me here from down the road in Ocean City, and I fell in love with the community right away. That’s only grown in time. And though I could certainly hold an intrinsic bias, I do believe the “come-heres” bring something valuable to the table, and that is different perspectives and experiences. When any group of people can add human beings of different backgrounds to the collective, it should make it stronger, right? Maybe someone who moved here from D.C. saw a community garden effort work out great, and they bring it to the development they moved to, or a retired municipal accountant or personnel manager joins a local town council and comes armed with fresh ideas or perspectives. The Roman Empire’s greatness is often attributed to the traditions, advancements and inventions from other cultures they had conquered — engineering, architecture, art, governance, religion, etc. A collaboration of different backgrounds can breed advancements that improve the quality of life for all of us, as long as it is seen as a strength and not a divisive element that splits us apart. But if there is a legitimate gripe about all the growth we have seen, and it is legitimate, it is that we have allowed a lot of this growth to happen without taking into account the impact that it would have on the community. No, the residents aren’t so much to blame for this as are some of the elected officials who have allowed it to happen, but, hey, the residents vote. It’s kind of on all of us to some extent. Our infrastructure is over-taxed — our roads are congested, the sewer and water capabilities aren’t there yet, and so on and so on and so on. And more people means more of a need for enhanced services, such as first-responders, administrative people to handle the additional work in municipalities, medical offices, banks, stores... you name it. It’s pretty basic math. If you add one to one, well, now you

have two. Add 5,000 to one, and you’ll probably need more police in your town. We’ve seen this growth in many local towns over the years — just look at the sizes of the local police departments and how they’ve had to increase their manpower over the years to keep pace with demand. And it’s not just a salary for a police officer that needs to manifest itself — there is training, equipment and vehicles. All of these costs add up, and while transfer taxes can help a municipality increase their revenues, the combination of such a mass influx of people, both inside of towns and right outside of them in unincorporated areas, has an impact. New homes being built just outside of a town’s borders doesn’t do much to help that town’s revenues, right? But it does increase traffic on the roads, and that requires more money to monitor and keep safe. So, we are seeing towns look to increases in property taxes to make up the difference, and that... well, that obviously gets people pretty angry. Understandably so, I might add. The Selbyville Town Council approved a 30-cent property tax hike earlier this week, increasing that annual fee from $1.85 per $100 of assessed property value to $2.15 per $100 of assessed property value. It was not an increase they took lightly. “A lot of things are coming due, a lot of new infrastructure,” said Mayor Rick Duncan. “I know we’re in the middle of the police department unionizing, and that comes with a cost. We are five or six officers short, and we have to replace cars and we have to replace weapons, and a cost comes with that.” Duncan added that he wishes property taxes had been increased earlier to deal with growth and that they were no longer able to cover their costs with the status quo. “We’re not a little town of 500 anymore,” said Duncan. “We have 3,000 people now.” An increase in taxes hurts people, and even if some analytics suggest the economy is doing well, there are still real signs of struggle out there — inflated prices at the supermarket, for instance, are hammering people’s wallets and states of mind. More money going to the government is not what anybody really wants. But this is one of the costs of growth, and one that just has to happen, unfortunately. Yes, people often move here because of low taxes. But, also, yes, all of these people moving here eventually means higher taxes.

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Staff Column A song often means more than just a song Oh, I freely admit it. I am a ’60s girl. I was a young middle-schooler in the mid-’60s, just getting into music. At the time, my grandparents owned a clothing store in the Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford. It was one of the first, or maybe the first, big shopping center in Sussex County. My grandparents had one of the first stores in it — a high-end children’s and juniors’ store. Keep reading — at some point the reason I am telling y’all this will make sense. I was pretty much raised in that store. Mom worked there quite a bit, in the office, and I went to work with her on Saturdays and whenever school was

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Letters Reader weighs in on wind hearing Editor: I just finished Mike Smith’s article regarding Rep. [Andy] Harris’ [R-Md.] wind-power hearing. For openers, I want to compliment Mike and Coastal Point for the consistent outstanding and objective coverage of local and regional issues. Related to the article, I haven’t found

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evidence that Rep. Harris has any demonstrated or genuine interest in whales. As a strident election denier, he does have a consistent track record of anti-all-things-Biden and -Democrat. He has not had any thoughtful or balanced discussion of offshore wind projects. As for the concerns of Seafreeze, the commercial seafood producer, who hauls in 110 metric tons of fish per day, hopefully, the wind turbines can slow But back to “Both Sides Now.” Maybe it is not about being young and old. Maybe it is about just life and maybe just about learning life’s lessons at an early age. Love found and lost, winning and losing, and things she might have done differently. Still a great

that humongous depletion of ocean fish. Tom Geib Fenwick Island

Reader promotes mentoring program Editor: I have been a mentor at Selbyville Middle School for several years. I have mentored boys and one girl. There is a need for more mentors — especially males. Below is one of the nicest notes song and one that means something different to each of us and feelings that we all can relate to. I got to see Trevor Noah and lots of beautiful gowns, but I fell asleep in the recliner and totally missed Joni. Luckily, Darin sent me the video first thing in

that I have ever received from a student. Community members are encouraged to become mentors in our local schools. There always a need for more mentors especially males. Please read the note that my sixth student wrote to me: “Thank you for taking your time out of your day to come speak to me. You have helped my uncle to stop a terrible smoking addiction for years. I’ve read See LETTERS page 16 the morning, so that I could start my workday with a tear running down my cheek. What a way to start a Monday! But I was awake to see the other highlight of the night — the surprise appearance of Tracy Chapman. But that is a story for another day.

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Letters Continued from page 15 your magazines that you have given to me with my mom. You have progressed with helping kids change, including me. I never want you to forget me and I will never forget you.” (Note: The magazines referred to are free Sussex County school publications on smoking, drugs and other student issues that are available to parents at local schools. Please call your local school and see if they can use your talents and compassion to benefit their students.) The purpose of this letter is to encourage more neighbors to get involved with the mentoring program and not to bring attention to myself. FYI, this was the best letter that I have ever received. Paul Bolton Bethany Beach

Hardimans offer congratulations Editor: Congratulations and thank you to Susan Lyons, Darin McCann and all the Coastal Point staff for the 20th Anniversary edition. What a delightfully personal and interesting history

of our local community newspaper. Emphasis on community and news. Jerry and I moved here full-time in 2004, and we have been faithful readers from the beginning. Always looking forward to the paper and knowing what’s going on every week. But not knowing the back story of how the paper began or how you managed to put it together for all of us. So the Anniversary edition will be saved, not only as an account of local history, but for all the shared connections and personal memories. The photos in the edition will definitely enhance the historical record, especially Darin’s Christmas sweater and the early morning photo of Coastal Point’s “international headquarters.” We still have copies of interesting and educational booklets on the histories of each of the local towns that you did a couple of years ago. And while Patricia Titus was assigned to cover Bethany Beach, she did an excellent job reporting the news, and also wrote many special and well researched articles. These covered such topics as the history of Bethany Beach Central Park, public access to beaches, as well as jurisdiction and ownership of the beaches. We have copies of these helpful articles and continue to refer

to them. Thanks again to both of you and the Coastal Point staff, present and past, for this wonderful edition and our community newspaper for 20 years. We’re looking forward to the next 20. Rosemary and Jerry Hardiman Bethany Beach

Reader: Stop the silly talk about wind farms Editor: I have heard some silly arguments against wind farms: • Wind farms cause cancer — No scientific evidence to support this claim. What evidence we do have is emissions from fossil fuels cause serious health problems? • Wind farms kill whales — A recent CNN presentation (Feb. 3, 2024) debunked that theory, as well as possible negative effects it has on aquatic life. These scientists have spent the past 25 years studying whale behavior! • Wind farms cannot withstand powerful storms at sea — European countries have had wind farms for years and haven’t experienced any difficulties in this regard.

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Obituaries Kenneth V.‘Ken’ Blue, 92 Kenneth V. “Ken” Blue, 92, of Ocean View, Del., formerly of Laurel, Md., went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., while surrounded by his loving family. Blue was born in Oakland, Calif., on June 27, 1931, son of the late Vinson Blue and the late Rachel Ruth (Parrott) Blue. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1948 and being honorably discharged in 1952, during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Army, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and retired with the rank of staff sergeant in May of 1974, having served during

the Vietnam War. Once retiring from the military, Blue began his second career, with JCPenney, as a maintenance supervisor with the store in Laurel, Md., with more than 10 years of service. He loved attending the Ocean View Church of Christ, where he attended Bible study; and volunteering his time as a social member with the Millville Volunteer Fire Company; and was a member of Mason Dixon VFW Post #7234 in Ocean View, Del. He also enjoyed bowling with and spending time with the love of his life and devoted wife of 45 years, Helen (Melia) Blue. In addition to his parents, Blue was preceded in death by a son, Randall Blue. He is survived by his wife

and best friend, Helen; a son, Kenny Blue and his wife, Janice, of Arizona; two grandchildren, Jeremiah Blue and Tracy Blue; and two greatgrandchildren, Kylie Blue and Chloe Nemegh. He is also survived by two stepdaughters, Susan Armstrong of Hanover, Pa., and Laura Henry and her husband, Mickey, of Pasadena, Md.; and four step-grandchildren, Trisha Armstrong, Scott Armstrong and his wife, Lisa, Matthew Malinich and his wife, Jenna, and Travis Malinich and his fiancée, Cristina. A celebration of Blue’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970, where friends and family may call after 10:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions in Blue’s name to Ocean View Church of Christ, 55

West Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 or by visiting https://www.ccovde.org/. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Diane L. Carey, 67 Diane L. Carey, 67, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. She was born in Lewes, Del., on Feb. 13, 1956, daughter of the late Ralph James Banks and Dorothy Ann (Timmons) Banks. Carey was a graduate of Indian River High School, in the Class of 1974, and completed her associates degree in nursing from Del Tech. She was a registered nurse and EMT firefighter. She had worked as a livehaul security officer for Allen Family Foods in Harbeson, eventually becoming an LPN and RN there in the early 1980s. She had also worked as a See OBITS page 36

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St. Martha’s offering series of programs By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter In an effort to better understand other cultures and follow the teachings of the gospel, St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach will present a series of programs in February and March. The church has a three-fold mission — to impart knowledge and information, foster empathy and understanding, and fight racism and prejudice. “We do this in many different ways,” said John Short, senior warden and chairman of the church’s Becoming Beloved Community Committee. “The idea is, if you bring people together who are different than you are and you do it in a way that you understand their culture more effectively, then people can become closer and understand each

other. When people don’t know other people then they tend to be invisible to them,” he said, adding that all of the presentations are free and open to the public, and no registration is required. At 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, St. Martha’s will present a readers’ theater presentation and discussion of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in the parish hall. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, the church will sponsor the Hispanic American Association of Delaware’s Ballet Folklorico Mexican Lindo dance troupe in the parish hall. At 3 p.m. on Monday, March 4, there will be a panel discussion featuring speakers from several organizations presenting on “Homelessness & the Lack of Affordable Housing.” “The Diary of Anne Frank” was chosen because the subject matter is timely, Short said.

“It’s a way to have members of our congregation and the community think about the kinds of prejudice and violence from one group of people to another and how easy it is for people to ignore what is happening in Israel,” he said. “The violence in Israel, genocide throughout the world — and it goes to simpler things, like what is going on in Florida when you treat transgender people less than human, when you do that to gay people. The idea is to make people think about that in simple ways. That can become deadly, as it did in Nazi Germany, when people thought, ’It’s probably not so bad. Oh, they won’t come for me.’ And in the end, they did. The unspeakable became reality,” he said. Homelessness was chosen as the topic in March because “in Bethany

Beach, in Ocean View, in this area, we live in a bubble. We often don’t think about people who are homeless. There are very nice houses here, and most of the people live comfortable lives. So we have to look at who is homeless and what we are doing about it,” Short said. Speakers for that event will include politicians and representatives from Habitat for Humanity, organizations that help the homeless and assist others who want to remain in their homes and the local school district. In the future, committee members will tackle topics including Native Americans and other indigenous people. “In many ways, they are the most invisible in this country and the most needy and most neglected, and they are being ignored,” Short said.

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Real EDvice What type of documentation is required for a self-employed borrower? The answer depends on the loan product being used. For a traditional loan, if relying on income from a selfemployed borrower’s job to qualify for a Bayer mortgage, typically two years of filed tax returns are required. Sometimes, only one year is required, which can help those people who might have been negatively impacted with their business during the Covid pandemic. Additionally, a year-to-date P&L to show how the current year is tracking is required.Tax returns can be sidestepped altogether if there are sufficient assets to be used toward income as an alternative. For a hybrid loan, tax returns might not be required at all as there are other metrics being used as an alternative income.Twelve months or 24 months of bank statements could be a great alternative using deposits into the bank to be considered as income. I recently had a client approved whose income on their tax return was substantially less than using the “bank statement” method. This got him qualified for a much larger loan and bigger home. Another only utilizes the rent from the property being

purchased as the income source to qualify for the mortgage.This is a popular loan product with investors. Liz Bayer ProMortgage (302) 581-2035 LizForLoans@gmail.com OH NO!!! You’re self-employed and have to apply for a mortgage! The lender is going to ask for gazillions of documents and it will be torture! Flaherty It may not be as bad as you think so take note of a couple things: First, you are only considered SelfEmployed if you own 25 percent or more of the business/partnership. Also, due to loan automation being more of a factor in the loan decision process, you may only be required to provide one year of tax returns (this may occur if you’re doing 20 percent down payment (or more), credit history, and the number of years you have been self-employed). Here are some commonly requested documents:

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Southern Sussex Rotary presents check to Delaware Tech Southern Sussex Rotary members, family and friends recently presented a check to Delaware Tech to establish the Southern Sussex Rotary Jean Schmidt Memorial Scholarship Fund. For the past several years, Southern Sussex Rotary has supported Delaware Tech students by providing scholarship funds for non-traditional students who are seeking a certificate, diploma or degree. The newly established Southern Sussex Rotary Jean Schmidt Memorial Scholarship Fund will also support “non-traditional students. Schmidt, a Rotarian, returned to school as a non-traditional student to fulfill her dream of becoming a CPA. “In memory of her dedication to our Rotary Club, we established this memorial scholarship fund,” said Brendan Garfield Crotty, past president of Southern Sussex Rotary. “We are grateful to Jean’s family and friends who have contributed to this memorial fund.” To contribute to the fund, mail checks to: Southern Sussex Rotary, P.O. Box 92, Selbyville, DE 19975, or email questions to southernsussexrotary@gmail.com.

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Calendar 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, participants 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 18-plus, 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@narfe-de.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 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 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. Love Party — American Legion Post 24 is hosting a Valentine’s Day Love Party. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the music goes from 7 to 11 p.m. All dinners are served with bread, salad, vegetable and dessert. The cost is $18 for a New York strip with potato; $15 for chicken marsala; and $12 for baked spaghetti. Dinner is served until the food is gone.

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 the 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 Mid-

western 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

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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. Women’s Civic Club — The Women’s Civic Club of Bethany Beach meets on the second Thursday of the month at Cripple creek Country Club at 10 a.m. The organization has expanded throughout Sussex County, and has been serving the community for 98 years. The Club is a non-profit organization, formed in friendship and dedicated to civic and charitable purposes and the education of its members. For more information, or if you are interested in attending, send an email to therese.r.gross@gmail.com.

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.

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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 Fri-

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Events Continued from page 24 day 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. Community Luncheon — The Mariners Bethel’s Hope Center is hosting lunch every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. They serve a choice of homemade soups, fresh sandwiches and homemade desserts. Carryout is also available.

Politics Dems Meet — The 41st Democrat RD meets the third Thursday of every month at Pizza King Restaurant in Millsboro at 6 p.m. This is open to any Democrats. For more information, call Al Liebeskind at (410) 530-0064. Shore Dems — The Shore Democrats meets at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes clubhouse from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. This is a social organization that educates, informs and creates camaraderie among their members through monthly lunch meetings that feature engaging speakers. For more information, visit shoredemocrats.com. Republicans Meet — The 38th District Republican Club 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 third Saturday of every month via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. Line Dancing — Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting line-dancing classes on Mondays. Beginners classes take place at 10 a.m., and Improvers are at 11 a.m. For more information, call (302) 227-2055. Al-Anon — Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit ovpc.org. Argentine Tango — The Lewes Senior Activity Center is hosting Argentine Tango Dancing on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome, and no experience or partner is required. There is a $5 fee, but the first visit is free. Enter through the back door of the facility. For more information, visit the group online at TangoByTheBeach.com. Georgetown Walkers — The Georgetown Public Library host GPL Walkers every Monday at 9 a.m. The walking club goes to Sandhill Fields for a 30- to 40-minute walk, weather permitting. The trail begins at the Murray’s Lane Parking lot, 109-199 Murrays Lane. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown.

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Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For 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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Calendar Continued from page 23 for free using your Kindle Paperwhite or Oasis. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 23 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. (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

Coastal Point 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 5plus. 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 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.

February 9, 2024 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://south-

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Calendar Continued from page 26 coastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

February 15 Delaware Literacy — AAUW is hosting “Building Relationships with Delaware Literacy” at Big Fish Grill Rehoboth from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The speaker is Dale Ashera-Davis, Sussex County Coordinator. 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, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

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Music Music Jam — St. Matthews By the Sea United Methodist Church is hosting a Music Jam on the first and third Fridays of the month at 4 p.m. All levels are welcome.

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

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.

painting of a 16-by-24-inch 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.

February 16 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, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Discussing Anne Frank — There will be a play reading and discussion of “The Diary of Dinker-Irvin Museum — The Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is open to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Private tours are available by appointment. Interested groups of 10-15 may call (302) 539-8725. Admission to the museum is free, and parking is available in front of the museum. The museum is not handicap-accessible. For more information, visit online at townofbethanybeach.com,

27 Anne Frank” at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. This will be presented by the Past Their Prime Players, and all are welcome.

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. In the Genes — The Sussex County Genealogical Society will hold its February meeting at the Lewes library, and on Zoom,

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Healthy Living Your hips and the gluteus medius: What you need to know By Bob Cairo Special to the Coastal Point Are you having a problem with hip pain? Are you walking with a limp and experiencing pain when you are moving around? You are not alone. It seems like the older we get, the more we hear friends and family talking about hip pain. The fact is that one potential cause of that hip pain is a problem with a muscle you may never have heard of before. Ever heard of the gluteus medius? I’m betting that most of you have not, and that’s why we’re going to kick off our first visit of 2024 with a conversation about this important muscle, the role it plays in your mobility and the injury that could be at the heart of your pain. The gluteus medius is a thick, strong muscle that is one of the major muscles impacting your hips. It starts at the top of the pelvic bone and helps connect your thighbone, or femur, and your pelvis to the outside of your hips. This muscle is key, because it plays an essential role in walking, sitting, standing and making sure your hips are level. It is key to maintaining balance and your lowerbody control. When your gluteus medius experiences a tear, it is not pleasant, to say the least. Also known as the hip rotator cuff, when it tears, it can make it extremely difficult and, in some cases, impossible to have full mobility. Walking is painful, and a limp is common. The most basic movements can become painful, too. So how does a gluteus medius tear happen? For many people, tears will occur as a result of the wear and tear that happens with the passage of time. Some people will experience a tear to the gluteus medius because of other hip conditions or injuries. Osteoarthritis of the hip and hip bursitis are two typical hip ailments that can lead to a tear. The tear of the gluteus medius muscle is also seen in athletes including runners and in those who play sports such as soccer or basketball. Believe or not, falls or other traumabased injuries are the least likely cause of a tear. Basically, what it comes down to is overuse injury or degenerative changes that can

lead to partial or complete tear of the gluteus muscle. You’re probably wondering what are some symptoms that could indicate there might be a tear to one of the gluteus medius muscles. Some of the potential symptoms can include pain on the outer side of your hip. You may notice the pain you are experiencing gets worse with activity such as going up or down stairs, walking or when you are lying down on the side where you are experiencing your hip pain. In more chronic cases, a limp could start occurring when you walk. Other signs can include lower back pain. But you should also know that you might think the pain is resonating from your back — however, you may find out it’s really coming from your hip. You may also notice that long periods of standing, walking or sitting will worsen the pain. You can also be experiencing limitations in your mobility and even pain in your buttocks. If you’ve been experiencing hip pain, from visiting with me regularly here in

Coastal Point you know what I am going to tell you — and it’s critical you do it: Get to a doctor. You need a proper diagnosis. This is the most important first step you need to take, and you don’t want to delay, because you’re risking making the tear worse and prolonging your pain. Before you go to your appointment with your medical professional, write down all the information you can. Provide the background information that gives your doctor a more complete picture. When did you first notice the pain? Can you pinpoint the location of the pain? Did it come on gradually or suddenly? Do you have back problems? Have you ever had similar problems before? Make sure you write down any conditions, diseases or ongoing chronic problems. You will also want to bring your doctor a complete list of medications, vitamins and any supplements you may be taking. Has any of your medications changed recently? Maybe your prescription dosage has changed or a new medication has been

added. These details are important to share with your doctor, because many of us have more than one doctor and having all the relevant information is key. Expect that your medical professional will conduct a careful evaluation that might involve some scans in order to determine the exact cause of your hip pain. With the results in hand, your doctor will give you a treatment plan. Don’t be surprised if your doctor includes physical therapy as part of your plan. For many problems resulting in hip pain, physical therapy may help address your issue, help you improve your mobility and reduce your pain. Just as when you visit your doctor, when you visit a physical therapist, you can expect that you will receive a thorough evaluation. The findings from that evaluation, along with the information from your doctor, will form the basis of a customized treatment plan to address your gluteus medius tear. Your dialogue with your physical therapist will also provide valuable information. You and I have talked about having that partnership that begins with a frank exchange. You should feel comfortable talking about your concerns and whatever you feel is important to share. Your physical therapist may include gentle range-of-motion and strengthening exercises, along with hands-on treatment to address the tear and improve your hip strength and mobility. Exercises at home might be given to you as well. If your physical therapist does give you activities to be performed at home, you need to follow through. It will make a substantial difference in how you progress and the success of your treatment plan. Before I leave you, think about this: Whether you want to go for a walk or get up from a chair, I don’t have to tell you that your ability to perform even these simple activities depends on your hips. Your mobility is part of your quality of life. I want you to be able to make choices about what you’re going to do each day with the least limitations and without pain. I want you to get the best possible outcome for your quality of life. Bob Cairo is a licensed physical therapist at Tidewater Physical Therapy. He can be reached by calling (302) 537-7260.

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School of Nursing hosts Healthcare Exploration Day The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing hosted a Healthcare Exploration Day on Tuesday, Jan. 30, for more than 100 students from Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech and Milford high schools. The students explored a variety of healthcare pathways, including nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, the medical residency, Beebe Medical Group, sterile processing, volunteer services and talent acquisition. The event was focused on engaging future healthcare workers on the variety of opportunities and pathways that Beebe provides, to continue to recruit and retain professionals for the community. In addition, local colleges and universities were on site to provide information on how many of these certifications and degrees can be pursued. “This was a tremendous collaborative effort by many Beebe team members,” said Alison Watson, faculty and student nurse recruiter from the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing. “We hope to continue to provide interactive and engaging relationships with our local high schools and students who will be the future of healthcare in Sussex County.”

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February 19 Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free one-hour Gentle Flow Yoga class at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. You will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 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 Drop-In Crafternoon — Join South Coastal Library between 3–5 p.m. for a fun and free afternoon of crafts! We will have several creative stations for you to choose from. All materials provided. For Ages 14plus please. No registration required, and this does not count towards your craft quota. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Drive Through Cookies — Girl Scout Troop 2 is hosting a “drive through” event in the parking lot next to the Ocean View Brewing Company from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

February 20 iPad & Apple Users Group — iPad, iPhone and other Apple device users of all skill levels are welcome to attend this support group at South Coastal Library at 11 a.m. Users meet to discuss new features, share tips, and ask questions. Attend in person or via Zoom. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE. Flow Into Tranquility, Yoga Series, Part 3 — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for the third session of a free three-part Yoga series designed to focus on slowing down and taking care of yourself, held 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 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Coastal Point lies 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 Happy Bookers Book Club — Join Rachel at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. for the next Happy Bookers meeting! The group meets on select months to discuss a chosen book. Books selected are works of fiction from various genres and authors. This book club is no longer offered virtually, instead we hope to see you in-person! This month we will be discussing, The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris 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, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Crime Solvers! — Are you a true crime lover or an aspiring detective? Join South Coastal Library at 5 p.m. for a 105-minute tabletop game where we examine evidence, witness statements, etc. to cooperatively solve fictional murders. For ages

14-Adult. Free, all materials provided. Registration opens at 5 p.m. on Jan. 31 and is 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

February 22 One-on-One Genealogy Assistance — Looking to trace your roots? Not sure how to get started? Nancy N. will walk you through getting started with Ancestry.com at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m., and give you personalized genealogy assistance using U.S. databases. Free, 90-minute session. Registration opens at 2 p.m. on Feb. 8 at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us . Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

February 23 Ocean View Blood Drive — The Town of Ocean View, along with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, is holding a blood drive at the community center at 32 West Avenue from noon to 5

February 24 Hispanic Dance and Celebration — St. Martha’s Episcopal Church is sponsoring the Hispanic American Association of Delaware’s Ballet Folklorico in the church’s parish hall at 3 p.m. The group will consist of 15 children and 15 adults performing dances representative of 10 states of the Mexican Republic. This is free, and open to the public. Salem Women’s Retreat — The Salem Church Women of Faith is sponsoring the Salem Women’s Retreat from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The title of the retreat is “When Life Unravels... Can I trust God?” and the guest speaker is Nancy Sebastian Kuch. For more information, visit sumc.com or call (302) 436-8412.

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Members of Temple Bat Yam, a Jewish temple in Berlin, Md., will host Business After Hours at the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 15. Set for 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chamber, at 203 Main Street, the event is planned to introduce members of the temple to the Jewish community in the Millsboro area, Doreen Linehan, temple membership chairwoman, said. “We are trying to bring the community together, especially at this time when there is so much antisemitism and so much not understanding each other. It’s so nice to talk to each other,” she said. “We will have our rabbi there at Business After Hours, Rabbi Arthur Rutberg, and the president of the temple, Candy Gusst. We want the Jewish community in the Millsboro area to know about us. Our goal is to get a lot of people to come and check us out, to come to a service and also to have people know we are very communityminded,” Linehan said. Temple Bat Yam members have collected items for the pantry at the Ocean Pines Community Church, near Berlin, and had a car wash to raise money for another church L in Berlin. “We’ve done these kinds of things S the community, and we did somewith thing after the violence in Israel — we had a service, and there were so many people who came. It was so uplifting. Clergy came. It was just wonderful, and it was a huge community event. “We raise some money for Israel, and we get some money through donations. There are a lot of different organizations collecting money. A lot of the community leaders were asking what they could do to help. It was so moving that the non-Jewish community was so appalled by the attack on Israel, and a lot of people just wanted to connect and be a part of it. It just was beautiful,” she said. The public is welcome to attend services at Temple Bat Yam. Currently, there is a social time at 6:15 p.m., followed by the service at 7. After daylight-saving time starts on March 10, the service will be at 7 p.m., with a social time and snack afterward. “We are a reform congregation, the most liberal. Anybody can come for a service. There is Hebrew, but also a lot of English and a lot of singing,” Linehan said. Also open to the public are Rutberg’s classes, including one Linehan described as focusing on fairytales and tall tales and how they relate to Judaism. See www.templebatyam-oc.org for more information.

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STUNNING HOME

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Bethany Forest, Near Ocean View

You will love this magnificent custom-built home located on a private 1+ acre homesite. This stunning home has a lot to offer with a 2-story great room with built ins and gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, library/office, fabulous 4 season room, 1st floor primary bedroom, guest bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs are 2 additional guest rooms, guest bathroom, and large bonus room. Plus 3 car garage, deck, outdoor shower, shed and whole house generator. Community pool and tennis/pickleball courts. MLS DESU2045584 $780,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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Peppers Corner, Frankford

WHAT A LOCATION! WHAT A VIEW! Located in a quiet country setting just six miles from Bethany Beach, this charming 4BR/3BA two story home offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, office, and a large bedroom with full bath on the first floor. The second floor has a nice sized loft area, a huge en suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms that share a jack and jill bath. There is a lovely, screened porch overlooking the water and an oversized two car garage. MLS DESU2049268 $599,000 Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

NEW LISTING

Like new home offers a stunning 2-story living room with a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, a breakfast area or a study, a library, office, or formal dining room, your decision on how to use this flex room, and 1st floor primary bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, is a loft area, 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Plus, a private backyard, a patio, screened porch and 2 car garage. Small community with pool. Close to Bethany Beach and all its attractions. MLS DESU2042788 $699,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

MUST SEE

A luxurious end unit villa with numerous custom upgrades. This home offers over 2300 sq feet of living space with a dramatic 2story living room with lots of windows and 2-sided fireplace, dining area, upgraded eat-in kitchen with access to the rear deck and fenced yard, and first-floor primary bedroom with an upgraded bathroom and a large walk-in shower. Upstairs, you will find 2 large bedrooms, a loft area and full bathroom. Plus, a one-car garage. Wonderful location in the heart of ocean view. Great rental potential. MLS DESU2054532 $454,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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Bethany Forest, Near Ocean View

A truly special home on a large corner lot. Enjoy the 2-story living room with skylights and a gas fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, a dining room/office, eat-in kitchen, bright and cheery 4season room, powder room and 1st floor primary bedroom. Upstairs, is an ensuite with private bathroom and 2 guest bedrooms joined by an updated jack-jill bathroom. Plus, a shed and 2 car garage. Bethany Forest is a lovely community with low HOA dues, a pool, tennis/pickleball courts. MLS DESU2045576 $549,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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Walk to the beautiful beaches of Bethany Beach. Bayberry Woods is in the heart of the action, walk to shops, fabulous culinary delights, the Assawoman Canal and so much more. This home offers an open floorplan, living room with a fireplace, dining area, kitchen with a breakfast bar and eat-in area, a powder room, and inviting screened porch with privacy. Upstairs offers a primary bedroom/bathroom and 2 large guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Successful rental, $18,000 for 2023. Conveniently located across the pool and tennis/pickleball courts. MLS DESU2052438 $649,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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Coventry At Barrington Park, Millville

Impressive home offers an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops, island and breakfast bar, formal dining room, living room with gas fireplace, sunroom, primary bedroom and bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower and soaking tub, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and 2 car garage. Plus, a fenced rear yard, trex deck with awning and a beautiful hardscape patio with firepit. Numerous upgrades! Small community with low HOA fees and pool. Short drive to Bethany Beach and all its attractions. MLS DESU2055064 $529,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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NEW LISTING

Creekside, Millville

A tastefully furnished townhome offers a first-floor bedroom/rec room with a full bathroom, and access to the private rear yard. The main level offers a living room, powder room, large country kitchen, dining area, and a sunroom with access to the spacious deck. Upstairs, is an oversized primary bedroom with a private balcony and luxurious bath with a separate shower/garden tub, 2 guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Plus, a one car garage. Creekside offers a pool and boat ramp. Located near medical services, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, golfing, fishing and so much more. MLS DESU2054804 $599,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

POND FRONT

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Keenwick Sound, West Fenwick

Relax and enjoy the pond views from this extensively remodeled home with loving care and attention to detail, a freshly painted interior and awnings for every window. Offering an amazing open floor plan, living room with gas fireplace, dining area, beautiful kitchen, primary bedroom, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom, and office or 4th bedroom (no closet). Plus, lovely, screened porch, 2 patio areas and shed. Community with low HOA, pool, and boat ramp. Short drive to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. MLS DESU2051336 $515,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NICE LOCATION

Ocean Way Estates, Ocean View

Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

Ranch-style home with a traditional floor plan, spacious living room, Large corner lot is cleared and ready for your beach home. No efficient kitchen, dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in shower, HOA currently. Public sewer, buyer will be responsible for the 2 guest bedrooms, guest bathroom, a large family room, screened $7,700 impact fee. Well water to be installed at buyer’s porch, deck, and 2 car garage. Recent improvements: septic system, expense. Community kayak/canoe launch on Assawoman Canal. well pump & expansion tank, encapsulated crawl space, roof, and gut- Only a short distance to the boardwalk, great restaurants, and ter guards. Park your RV and/or boat in your driveway, no problem. shopping. Community pool, low HOA fees and, tennis/pickleball courts. State MLS DESU2045812 $219,900 parks are nearby, and short drive to Bethany Beach, grocery shopping Call Vickie York 302.542.4457 and awesome restaurants. MLS DESU2042704 $439,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Nicole Frank 610-842-4521

Julia Hudson 301-641-6267

Rupert Smith 302-228-8900

Only 2 miles to the beautiful beaches at Bethany Beach. This cleared 90 x109 building lot is ready for your dream home. Public sewer is available, buyer will be responsible for the impact fee ($7700). A well will be required at buyer’s expense. No HOA currently. Community kayak/canoe launch on Assawoman Canal. Take advantage of this rare opportunity. MLS DESU2045770 $199,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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February 26 Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor,at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. for a free onehour Gentle Flow Yoga class. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Coloring & Crosswords Club — The club is open to all adults for 60 minutes, and meets on the fourth Monday of the month at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Relax, color, socialize with other community members, complete crosswords, word-finds, and puzzles. Free, register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

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Watercolor Painting — If you have a South Coastal Library card, you have free access to online video craft and art classes through CreativeBug. Try it out by joining them at 2 p.m. for an informal watercolor painting class at the library, where we’ll watch a recorded, step-by-step CreativeBug watercolor video tutorial. We’ll watch, learn, paint, and have fun together. Suitable for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. All materials are provided. Free, for ages 18-plus. Registration begins at 2 p.m. on Feb. 20, 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.) This does not count as your yearly watercolor class. Already attended 3? Explore CreativeBug 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. 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 5plus. 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.

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. 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!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

March 2 Drive Through Cookies — Girl Scout Troop 2 is hosting a “drive through” event in the parking lot next to the Ocean View Brewing Company from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quarter Auction Fundraiser — A Quarter Auction Fundraiser to benefit the Senior League Softball World Series at the Millsboro fire house. Doors open at noon, and the auction starts at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for admission, which includes one pad-

dle. Additional paddles will also be available, along with quarters, food and beverages. To make a donation, or for more information, email Dawn at Dawn-LLWS@comcast.net.

March 6 Life Line Screenings — Dagsboro Church of Christ will host screenings by Life Line Screening. Residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic conditions. Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work with you on a package that works best for you. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, visit lifelinescreening.com, or call them at (877) 237-1287. Square Dance Lessons — The Pine Steppers Square Dance Club is offering free square dance lessons at the Ocean Pines Community Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome. For more information, call (908) 229-8799 or (302) 222-4448, or email barbcroos@gmail.com.

March 7 Notable Books — Coastal Georgetown AAUW ALA Notable Books Club meets at the Lewes library from 10 a.m. to noon. They will be discussing Hernan Diaz’s “Trust.” Dine & Donate — Northeast Seafood Kitchen will host a Dine & Donate from 4 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Women’s Civic Club of Bethany Beach. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all proceeds to the Club, which donates to various local organizations in need.

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Friends of the Millsboro Public Library request donations for book sale As Friends of the Millsboro Public Library begin the planning of their annual book sale, they are requesting donations of books. They will be accepting book donations beginning the first of May through the end of June on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. During those times, one of the Friends will be at the door to help donors with their book donations.

They accept adult and children’s books of fiction and nonfiction. They do not accept encyclopedias, magazines or textbooks. The book sale will be held at the Scout Hut next to the library on State Street on July 17-22. Additional details are expected soon. For more information, call Sandy at (302) 228-2760 or Jan at (302) 732-3216

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Obits Continued from page 18 RN at Milford Memorial Hospital and also for Delaware Hospice. She was a seasonal dispatcher for the Dewey Beach Police Department and was an EMT at the Delaware International Speedway for more than 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company, with 30 years of service; served on the Board of Adjustments for the Town of Dagsboro; and was involved in the Girl Scouts for more than 30 years. She loved dirt-track racing, gardening, crabbing, fishing, camping and golf-cart racing. She also had a passion for cake decorating, quilting, photography, and doing arts and crafts with her granddaughter, Alison. Carey is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Ronn Alan Carey; a daughter, Jaime Swartz and her husband, Aaron, of Dagsboro, Del.; and a granddaughter, Alison Swartz. A full Firefighter’s Funeral will be

held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, Del., where friends and family may gather after 9 a.m. Interment will follow at Millville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions in Diane Carey’s name to the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company Banquet Hall Fund, P.O. Box 128, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Charles Michael ‘Mike’ Dunkes, 84 Charles Michael “Mike” Dunkes, 84, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2024, at home in Rehoboth Beach, surrounded by family. He was a beloved and treasured husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Born Dec. 10, 1939, in Baltimore, Md., to George Dunkes and Ellen V. Dunkes, Dunkes graduated from Milford High School before entering basic training with the U.S. Army, where he served as a reservist for seven years. In 1960, he married his sweetheart,

Joann, to whom he had said, “You’d be neat if you weren’t so tall” when they first danced together three years earlier. (Let it be known that on the second Christmas after they were married, he bought her high heels, despite the fact that she was an inch taller than he was.) Dunkes enjoyed a long career in wood products, beginning as a sales trainee with Weyerhauser. Along the way, he received a patent for a planking profile he created —just one example of his gift for creative problem-solving. During his career, he made many lasting friendships among customers and co-workers alike. When he retired, Dunkes was vice president for sales and marketing with PGM Industries. Despite frequent work-related travels, which took him across the country and all over the world, Dunkes supported the activities of his children and grandchildren with great enthusiasm. He and Joann attended many, many swim meets, soccer games, concerts. plays and recitals as parents and grandparents. He coached youth soccer in Bel Air, Md., and Worthington, Ohio. He and Joann

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games with his granddaughter Kelsey and son-in-law Eric. If he wasn’t talking to people about Fort Miles or bragging about his family, he was remarking “How ’bout those Ravens?” to just about anyone. Dunkes is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joann Dunkes; brother George T. “Tommy” Dunkes (and Dawn) of Bel Air, Md.; daughter Kerin Magill of Ocean View, Del., (and Eric); son Tom Dunkes of Granville, Ohio, (and Kim); and grandchildren Kelsey Magill of Washington, D.C., Nathaniel Magill of Ocean View, and Sophia Dunkes, Liam Dunkes and Emma Dunkes of Granville, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he adored. A celebration of Dunkes life will be scheduled in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations in Dunkes memory be made to the Fort Miles Historical Association, 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.

Marguerite Barbara Ingram, 86 Marguerite Barbara Ingram, 86, of Selbyville, Del., passed peacefully Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the

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late Andrew Paul Neuberger and Marie Regina (George) Neuberger. In her earliest years of employment, she had been the top corsetière for Sears, then became a pricechanger for Bel-Garden Bi-Rite Supermarket. She was a lifetime member of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View. She was the Christmas spirit personified. When she was not spending time with close friends at the VFW, she enjoyed listening to the music of Elvis Presley and going to the casino. Ingram was preceded in death by her husband, Loney Franklin Ingram III; a brother, George Neuberger; and a sister, Regina Marie Wolf. She is survived by two sons, Frank James Ingram and his partner, Joe, of Baltimore, Md., and Philip Paul Ingram Sr. and his wife, Deborah, of Perryville, Md.; a brother, Hilbert Emil Neuberger of Selbyville, Del.; three grandchildren, Philip Paul Ingram Jr., John Paul Ingram and his wife, Molly, of Tucson, Ariz., and Grace Barbara Ingram; and a great-granddaughter, Leia Theodora Ingram. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., where friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del., at 2 p.m. that day. In her memory, dona-

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Francis J.‘Fran’ Rowbottom, 85 Francis J. “Fran” Rowbottom, 85, of Selbyville, Del., died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late John Rowbottom and Josephine (Powers) Rowbottom. He retired from work as a bus driver for SEPTA in Philadelphia, Pa., and was a member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Smyrna, Del. Rowbottom was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ida A. Rowbottom; two children, Jennifer Rowbottom of Dover, Del., and Gregory F. Rowbottom of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren, Chloe Desparois, Felicia and Tanner Russell, and Gregory Rowbottom; and three great-granddaughters, Eloisa Russell, Gemma Russell and Carissa Russell. Services were to be private. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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February 9, 2024

Best Bets FRIDAY Super Bowl Greatest Commercials XXIII: The Ultimate Countdown (6) WBOC 8 p.m. Featuring superstars, supermodels, super athletes and more, this yearly program looks back at some of the best Super Bowl commercials from the past 40+ years, allowing fans to vote on their favorites each year before counting down to the best. WWE Friday Night SmackDown (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m. As the dust settles following an exciting Royal Rumble, the Road to WrestleMania makes a stop in Charlotte, N.C. With Elimination Chamber only a few short weeks away, which superstar will risk it all for the glory of conquering the unforgiving structure?

SATURDAY The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 25th Anniversary (6) WBOC 8 p.m. The only inspirational music event sanctioned by the NFL, this special brings NFL players and award-winning musicians together at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas for a night of music prior to Super Bowl LVIII. Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold host. NBA Basketball (7) WMDT 8:30 p.m. Keep up with the score, highlights, statistics and more, as the Phoenix Suns face the Golden State Warriors, in a game broadcast live from the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. The Suns have won 4 out of 5 of their last games against the Warriors.

SUNDAY Puppy Bowl XX (46) ANPL (44) DISC (24) TRUTV 2 p.m. What’s cuter, cuddlier and fluffier than the Super Bowl? The Puppy Bowl, of course! Celebrating its 20th year on air, this furry game of “football” features more than 130 puppies from 73 shelters across the country, representing Team Ruff or Team Fluff. Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 8 p.m. In this season finale, Eliza (Kate Phillips) must do everything she can to track down a fugitive suspected of murder before the police can locate him. As such, Insp. William Wellington (Stuart Martin), aka The Duke, is put in a very tough spot.

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