Coastal Point — April 5, 2024

Frankfordhires Hudsontohelp managegrowingtown

ByKerinMagill

StaffReporter

TheFrankfordTownCouncilhas hiredformerMillsborotownmanager SheldonHudsonasaconsultantwho willactasapart-timetownmanager. Hudson,whorecentlylefthisjobas townmanagerinSmyrnaandstarteda consultingbusiness,HudsonMunicipal Consulting,hadhisfirstdayinthetown officethisweek.Hespokewiththe CoastalPointonhiswaythereon Wednesday,April3.

“I’mexcited,”Hudsonsaid,adding that hejuststartedhisconsultingfirm “literallyacoupleweeksago.”Hesaid hehadresignedfromhispositionas Smyrna’stownmanager,whichheheld forayearandahalf,“onfine,amicable terms.”

TheFrankfordTownCouncilvoted unanimouslyatitsMonday,April1, meetingtohireHudsonasapart-time consultant.AccordingtoCouncilPresidentGregWelch,Hudsonwillworkfor thetown20hoursaweek.Cheryl Lynch,Frankford’stownclerk,willretainherposition,Welchsaid.

Frankfordofficialshadbeendiscussingthepossibilityof,andtheneed for,hiringatownmanagerinrecent months.Withtwolargeannexations completedandthepossibilityofas manyas900newhomescomingtothe town,Welchsaidthisweekthatthe councilrealizeditwillneedsomeone withexpertiseindealingwithanumber ofstateandcountyagencies,aswellas developers,asthedevelopmentofthe annexedpropertiesmovesforward.

“Weweretryingtofigureouthowto hireatownmanager,andwhatatown managerwas,”Welchsaid.

Thecouncilhadoriginallyspoken withHudsonabouthelpingtheTown obtaingrantfundingforimprovements toFrankfordTownPark,Welchsaid, butthediscussionbroadenedtobringingHudsononformorewide-ranging duties.

Hudsonsaidhiscontractwiththe

Localpolicedepartmentsform regionalaccountabilitycommittee

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheOceanViewPoliceDepartmenthasjoinedtheDeweyBeach, SouthBethanyandFenwickIsland policedepartmentstoformanew PoliceAccountabilityCommittee, mandatedbythestatelegislature.

KnownasaPAC,itsmemberswill provideadviceonpolicytrainingand issuesaffectingcommunities,Ocean ViewChiefKennethMcLaughlin said,explainingthattherequirement forPACsstatewidestemsfromthe policereformmovementandHouse Bill206—written,inpart,toestablishtrainingstandardsforDelaware policeofficers,overseeallegationsof policemisconductandconducthearingsforpossiblesuspensionsorde-

certification.

McLaughlinsaidlargerpolicedepartmentswillformtheirownPACs, butsmallerones,suchasOcean View,areformingregionalcommittees.

“OceanViewlaidthefoundation andreachedouttoSouthBethany. Wehavealong-termrelationship withSouthBethany,andourofficers arecross-deputizedwithSouth Bethany’sofficersandvice-versa.We haveagoodrelationshipwithFenwickChiefMikeMorrissey,andwe alsojoinedwithDeweyBeachChief ConstanceSpeake.Weallsharea commonplatformforpolicy.Wewill reviewpolicepoliciesandmakesure ourpoliciesarealignedwiththeexpectationsofthecommunity,”the chiefsaid.

PACsmustbediverseintheir composition,withmembersallvolunteering,withoutpay,andrepresentingthereligiousandbusiness communities,withmembersofvariousagesandraces.

“Wedecidedtohavetwopeople fromeachcommunityandanatlargechairwoman,whowillbeGayle DriverofOceanView—alawyer andajudgeandwhovolunteersat thepolicedepartment.Sheisawonderfulwoman.Shehasalegalbackground.Sheservedoncommissions andsheknowshowtorunameeting.

“WehavetheRev.EthanMagee, pastorofOceanViewChurchof Christ.He’sarealgoodguy,very communityoriented.AndLauren

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TheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers(USACE)PhiladelphiaDistrictwillhostapublicmeetingnext weekregardingupcomingrepairs andconstructionattheIndianRiver Inlet.ThemeetingwillbeheldApril 12from11a.m.to12:30p.m.atthe HyattDeweyPlace,1301Coastal Highway,DeweyBeach.

Themeetingwillfocusonupcomingrepairworkofabulkhead alongthenorthshorelineandsand tighteningworkalongthesouth jetty.USACEhasawardedacontractforthisworktoAgateConstructionCo.Inc.ofEggHarbor Township,N.J.Workisestimatedto beginlaterthismonth.

Thecontractcallsfortherepairof afailedsectionofbulkhead/revetmentalongtheinteriornorthshorelineoftheIndianRiverInlet.A

deepscourholecausedbyswifttidal currentswithintheinlethasunderminedtheslopeofthe“stabilized” shorelineandlandwardinfrastructure,Corpsrepresentativesaid.Additionally,thecontractcallsforsand tighteninga215-footsectionofthe southjetty.Thatworkwillinvolve installingsteelsheetpilingtoreduce theamountofsandmigratinginto theinlet.

USACEiscoordinatingwith DNRECandthecontractoronvehicular/pedestrian/traileraccessto theinletareaatDelawareSeashore StatePark,stagingareasandother site-relatedissues.Parkoperations willbeaffectedforthedurationof theproject,theynoted.

AttendeesattheApril12public meetingcanparkcomplimentaryon VanDykeorDickinsonStreet(on

eithersideofhotel)andenterthe frontofthehotelintothelobbyfor themeeting.

Themeetingissettobeginat11 a.m.,withtheagendaincluding: •11-11:20a.m.—Open house/posters/informaldiscussions withUSACEteammembers;

•11:20-11:40a.m.—Presentation;

•11:40a.m.to12:15p.m.— Questionsandanswers;

•12:15-12:30p.m.—WrapUp.

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ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheTownofSouthBethanywill holdacompetitiveelectionformayor thisyear,withTimShawrunning againstEdieDonderoforthepositiononMay11.Additionally,five

candidateshaveemergedforjust threeopenseatsonthetowncouncil.

MayorTimSaxtonwillretire fromthecouncilandmayorshipafter servingfor15years.

TheSouthBethanyProperty OwnersAssociationwillnotholda candidate’snightasithashostedin

thepast,preferringtohandlecandidateprofilesandquestion-and-answerfunctionselectronicallythis year.

“Weareveryhappytoannounce thattherewillbeanelectionheldto

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choosemembersofthetowncouncil andanewmayor,”saidJoeMormando,SBPOApresident.“SBPOA willbereachingouttothecandidates toaskthem,iftheychose,tosubmit abio.Wearealsoaskingourmembershiptosubmitaquestionthat theywouldliketoask,andwewill compileandselectthreeofthemost frequentlyaskedquestionsforeach candidatetoanswer,iftheyso choose.Wewillnotbeholdinga candidate’snight,astheSBPOA Boardfeelsthatwecanreachour membersmoreefficientlywithinformationalemails.”

Thisyear’scandidatesformayor inSouthBethanyare:

•William“Tim”Shaw;and •EdithDondero.

Votersmustpicknomorethan onecandidateforthatoffice.

Thisyear’scouncilcandidatesare:

•RandallBartholomew;

•RobertShields;

•RobertBiciocchi;

•StevenGallagher;and •RobertTaishof.

Votersmayvoteforuptothree candidatesforthecouncil.

RecentstormshaveerodedthedunesthatprotectRoute1andtheIndianRiverInletbridge.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asshecampaignsforasecondfouryearterm,SussexCountyCouncilwomanCynthiaGreensaidsheis committedtopreservingopenspacefor theenjoymentofcountyresidents.

“IliveinruralGreenwood,where thereisalotoffarmland,”shesaid. “Landpreservationandopenlandare importanttome.That’sthebestthing wehavetooffsetdevelopment.Wepurchaseland,openspace,andopenitto thepublic.Wemaketrails.Wesetland asidethatishigh-riskfordevelopment, anditisforpublicuse.ThatiswhatI likemostaboutwhatwedo,”the63year-oldRepublicansaid.

Sheisbeingchallengedfortheseat

representingDistrict2bynewcomer SteveMcCarron,alsoaRepublican,of Bridgeville.District2encompasses Greenwood,Bridgeville,Milton,Ellendale,LincolnandMilford.

“WhatIrepresentiskeepingtaxes low,lessgovernment,individualfreedoms,gunownership,constitutional rights,keepinggovernmentoutandour constitutiontobehonored,”saidGreen, who,withherhusband,Lawrence,has threemarrieddaughters,Candice WilkinsonofEllendale,KellyOhnmachtofGeorgetownandCoreyMast ofGreenwood,aswellasfivegrandchildren.

“Ihaveanopponent,”Greenacknowledged,“butthecontrastisIwork full-timeformyconstituents.Iamnota developer.Idon’thaveanyotherbusi-

Vincentfilesforfifthterm

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountyCouncilPresident MikeVincenthasfiledforafifthterm inoffice,representingDistrict1.

HewillfacechallengerMattLloyd ofLaurelintheTuesday,Sept.10,primary.Thegeneralelectionwillbeon Tuesday,Nov.5.District1includes areasofSeaford,Laurel,Delmarand Gumboro.

Vincent,a79-year-oldRepublican, saidhedoesn’tliketousetheword“I” whentalkingaboutaccomplishments butpreferstouse“we”becauseittakes the majorityofcouncilvotestoapprove amatter.

“DuringmytimeinofficeIfeelwe accomplishedupdatingsomeofourordinances,puttingsomeregulationson buffers—thatwasabigdeal—and

supportingpublicsafety.Iwanttoseeus finishourreassessment,whichisabouta yearandahalfawayfrombeingdone, andtoseethestudyonthevolunteer fireservice,howwecanhelpworkwith that.Wearegoingtostudythefinancial viabilityofthefireservice.Iremind peopleallthetimethatinlifethereare wants andthereareneeds.Wearehere tohelpfillaneedifthereisoneandif wecan.And,landpreservation,helping withmorefarmlandpreservationisanothergoal,”VincenttoldCoastalPoint thisweek.

Often,councilmembershearcomplaintsaboutoverdevelopmentandtrafficandVincentsaidopinionsvary.

“Traffic,wedon’tcontroltheroads. Whatpeopleneedtokeepintheir mindsisthemajorityofSussexCounty iszonedAR-1,whichisagriculturalresidential.Ifyouwanttobuildhouses

nesses thattakemytime.Idonothave abusiness.Myhusbandisretired.Iam morereadilyavailable.AnythingIvote onIdonotbenefitfrom.Andthatis thecontrast,”GreentoldtheCoastal Pointthisweek.

Whenshetalkstoconstituents,she said,theyoftencomplainaboutrapid, rampantdevelopmentandheavytraffic, promptingGreentobelievetherehasto beabetterideatoaddresstheconcerns.

“Idonothaveananswertothat,but Idothinkweneedabetterplanmoving forward,althoughIamnotagainstdevelopment,”shesaid.

Theonlyfemalememberofthe council,Greensaidifsheisn’treelected, “Idon’tknowwhenwe’llgetafemale onthere.”

“Itwillbehardtogetafemale,and

it’snoteasy—politicsisnoteasy.I wouldliketoseethecouncilworktogetherandhavemoreunityonthe council.WeareallRepublicans.Iwould liketoseeusdobetterwithhaving unity.Ithinkwe’reunifiedonalotof things.Therearealotofthingswe agreeon.WesupportRepublicanvalues, butwecoulddoabetterjob,”shesaid.

Tofileforcountycouncil,candidates musthavelivedinthedistrictforat leastoneyearandundergoacriminal backgroundcheck.Forthefulllistofrequirements,see https://elections.delaware.gov/candidates/get_on_ballot.shtml.

ThedeadlinetofileisJuly9.The primaryelectionwillbeonSept.10,and thegeneralelectionisNov.5.

April Events

SouthBethanyprojects$2.6millionbudget

Balancedbudgetfor thetownincludesfully staffedpoliceforce

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheTownofSouthBethanyheldits fourthmeetingontheTown’sbudgeton Friday,March22,attownhall.South Bethanyofficialsannounceda$2.6millionbudgetandthattheTownwas keepingitsoperatingexpensesdownto a5percentincreaseforthe2025fiscal year.

Thecouncilalsoreviewedmajoraccomplishmentsfrom2023.Thetown councilleadershipwillsoonbechanginghandsasnewcandidatesrunfor election thisyear.

Thoseadvancementsincluded:the modernizingoftheSouthBethany townhallwithnewexpandedspaceand constructionwork;creationofalongtermstrategicplan;reviewofthetown’s infrastructure,includinganengineering report;“coffeewiththecouncil”open houses;beachnourishmentandreplenishmentbytheArmyCorpsofEngineersin2023;stormwaterworkand stormdraininventoriesbytheTown;

engagementwithSolitudeforcanaland bay clean-upofalgalspoils;additional policeofficersbringingtheSBPDupto sixofficers;hazardmitigationwork;and cybersecurityupgrades,withaDHS grant.

TownBudget&FinanceChairman RandyBartholomewnotedthatthe councilhadprovidedbudgetbriefings onfouroccasions,includingbothworkshopsandcouncilmeetings.Thefinal budgetreviewaheadofavoteonadoptionwillbeheldattheApril12town councilmeeting.

BartholomewnotedtheTown’ssuccessingarneringgrants.Duringthe 2024fiscalyear,SouthBethanyearned $354,000infederalandstategrant money,whichisfivetimesthefigure fromrecentyears,whenthehighpoint wasreceiving$70,000ingrantmoney.

TheTownofSouthBethanyhas heldfastonanypropertytaxincreases for15years,withnoincreaseplanned thisyear.

But,becauseofclimate-changeimpact,theinfrastructureimprovement costsrequiredtoupgradethetown’s roadsanduniquecanalsystemandpreventcoastalfloodingareexpectedtobe high.After15yearsofzerotaxincreases —withtowncouncileitherfindingnew sourcesofpropertytaxfundingorrental

revenuetaxincome,orreducingexpensesbyusinggrantsandlocalmatch funding—theinevitableinfrastructure projectsandtownupgradesarecoming. However,favorablereturnsonthe Town’sinvestmentsandallocatingabout $25,000ofthoseinvestmentincome dollarshelpedholdthelineon ataxincreaseforthe2025fiscalyear.

“Intheory,bythefirstquarterofnext year,weshouldhaveashovel-ready projectforYorkRoad,andtherehas beenpressurefromthepeoplewholive there,”aswellasmerchants,“todothis stormwatermitigationwork,”said MayorTimSaxtonatastrategicplanningworkshoplastmonth.“Ionlywant tobiteoffwhatwecanrealisticallydo.”

“Whenwefixtheinfrastructure,we shoulduseourinfrastructuremoneyand trynottoaddadditionalfinancialimpacttotheTown.Let’suseinfrastructurereservefundsandkeepthose balancesup,”hesaidatlastmonth’s planningmeeting.

“HowmuchwillitcosttofixYork RoadorGumRoad?”asked Bartholomewinthestrategicplanning meetinglastmonth.“Idon’tagreethat wecancountonfederalinfrastructure grantsormatchingfundsforthese majorcapitalprojects.”

“Wehaveraisedrevenuefrompermitting,allaround.Wehaveusedthe peripheralstofixthings.Butwehave notattackedtheinfrastructureproblems thathavemountedupandarenowon topofus,”saidCouncilwomanChris Keefe.“Thisisthe‘CometoJesus’ time,”shesaid.

“It’sthedayofreckoning,”agreed themayor.“Thepropertytaxisbudgetedatnearly$550,000,andthisisjust basedonadjustments.”

FY2025DraftBudget reviewanddiscussion

SaxtonhadsaidattheFebruary budgetworkshop,“Thisismylast budgetforSouthBethanythatIam goingtoinfluencesince2009,andI wantedtogiveahistoricalaccount.You knowmyviewpointonnotraising taxes.”

Hejoinedthecouncil15yearsago afterasteeppropertytaxincreasethat Saxtonfelthadnotbeenproperlycommunicatedwithpropertyowners.

“SeeingtheTownwasatthefinancialpointwheretaxeshadtobedealt with,”15yearsago),“Iwantedtomake surethatataxincreaseofthatmagnitudeneverhappenedagainanddomy besttonotraisetaxes”asmayor,hesaid. “Ifitcametothattime,itwouldbe donewithtransparency.”

“TheTownofSouthBethanyhas notseenataxincrease”duringthose15 years,hesaid,“andhasputintoplace deliberativeplansthathaveprevented theneedforataxincrease.Wehave limitedtheneedforataxincrease— butnowwehavelimiteduseofour levers.”

“TheTownhasbeenona‘financial COVIDhigh,’”fromincreasedrevenue sources,hesaid,“andweareseeingour realestatetaxesreturntopre-COVID highs.Wehavesecuredthemoneyfor ourbudgetsfromavariablerevenue stream,whichincludesthetown’slicensingfees.Wewillhavenomore roomtoincreasethosevariablerevenue streams.”

Themayornotedthatthevariable incomehadbeenmaxed-outinmost cases.Healsonotedthatrentaltax incomehadincreased36percentand

RunwayexpansionatDelawareCoastalAirportgets$1Minfederalfunding

OnWednesday,March27,U.S. Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.)joined SussexCountyofficialstoannounce $1millioninfederalfundingfor DelawareCoastalAirport’srunway extensionproject.Thefundingwill gotowardtheenvironmentalassessmentandpreliminarydesignofthe runwayextensionto6,000feet.

Thefundingisapartof$154 millioninfederalfundingsecured byCarper,U.S.Sen.ChrisCoons andU.S.Rep.LisaBluntRochester (allD-Del.)forDelawarecommunityprojects,includingthisone, whichtheysaidhasthepotentialto driveeconomicdevelopmentand createjobsinSussexCountyandthe surroundingregion.

Thelastdecadehasseenarevitalizationoftheairport,theynoted. Oneoftheclosedrunwayshasbeen rehabilitatedtoserveasacrosswind runway,themainrunwayhasbeen

extendedto5,500feet,andairfield lightingsystemshavebeenupdated, alongwithseveralotherimprovements.Theairportalsoincludesa 175-acreindustrialpark,hometo17 businessesthatprovidenearly1,100 jobs.Extendingtherunwayto6,000 feetbringsthepotentialforcontinuedeconomicgrowthintheregion, theysaid.

“DelawareCoastalAirportisan economicdriverfortheregionwith somuchpotential,”saidCarper.“I alwayssaySenators,Governors, Congresswomen—wedon’tcreate jobs.Wecreateanurturingenvironmentforjobgrowthandjobpreservation.Thisfundingtohelpextend therunwaywillallowlargerplanes tolandhere,providinganattractive placeforbusinessestodooperations toandfromSussexCountyandbeyond.Betweentheflightactivities andindustrialparktenants,theair-

portisthecenterpieceforthousands ofreallygoodjobs.I’mproudto workwithSen.CoonsandCongresswomanBluntRochestertosecurethefundingformuch anticipatedproject.”

“I’mproudthedelegationhas continuedtofundtheeffortstoaid intheexpansionofDelaware CoastalAirport’srunway,”said Coons.“Delawarehasseenanincrediblerunofwinssupportingair travelrecentlythathavecreated good-payingjobs,madeourstatean evenmorevitalcommercialhuband increasedoursenseofcivicpride.I can’twaittohelpcontinuethat progress.”

“TheDelawareCoastalAirport haslongplayedanimportantrolein helpingtogrowourlocaleconomy throughoutSussexCountyand acrosstheFirstState,”saidBlunt Rochester,memberoftheHouse

Energy&CommerceCommittee.“I wasproudtohelpsecurethisfederal fundingalongsideSens.Carperand Coonstobegintheenvironmental assessmentandpreliminarydesign ofitsrunwayexpansion,pushingus onestepclosertobringingthe DelawareCoastalAirporttonew heights.”

“SussexCountyisthankfulto Sen.CarperandtheentireDelaware delegationfortheirtenacityand tirelesseffortstomakethisfunding possible,”saidCountyAdministratorToddF.Lawson.“Therunway extensionprojectatDelaware CoastalAirporthasbeenourtop priorityforyears,andnowwiththis federalfundingearmarked,we’re onestepclosertomovingtheplans fromconcepttoreality.”

LymeDiseaseEducationOversightBoardunveilsnewwebsite

Delaware’sLymeDiseaseEducation OversightBoard(LDEOB)thisweek announceditsnewwebsiteforDelaware healthcareproviders,atwww.lymediseaseeducation.org),

PerLDEOB’slaw-mandatedmission,therearemedicaleducationoppor-

tunities,includingfreeandon-demand CMEsandCEUs,medicaleducation conferences,relevantresearch,andupto-dateinformationonLymeandother tick-bornediseases.

Delawarehealthcareproviders, humanandanimal,arealsobeingin-

vitedtosavethedateforLDEOB’sinauguralLymeAwareDelawareconference,beingheldonFriday,May17.

ProvidedbytheStateofDelaware andhostedbyBeebeHealthcare,the hybridconferencewilloffertheoptions ofin-personattendanceinLewesoron-

lineparticipation.Thefreeconference willfocusonLymeandtick-bornediseasesandDelaware-specificresearch, andplanstoofferCMEs/CEUstoparticipants.

CommunityProjectFunding applicationsavailable throughCongressionaloffice

U.S.Rep.LisaBluntRochester (D-Del.)thisweekannouncedthat preliminaryCommunityProject Funding(CPF)applicationsforthe 2025fiscalyear(Oct.1,2024, throughSept.30,2025)appropriationsprocessarenowopen.

Thecurrentpreliminarydeadline forcompleteapplicationsisThursday,April4,2024,bycloseofbusiness.However,allguidanceand availabilityoftheCPFsissubjectto change,pendingtheHouseRepublicanConference’sreleaseofguidance forthefiscalyear.Itisexpectedthat theprocesswillfollowthatof2024, wherealimitednumberofapplicationswillbeaccepted,andacceptanceofanapplicationdoesnot guaranteethataprojectisfunded.

“Bringingcriticalfederalresources toDelawarehasalwaysbeenapriorityofmine,andtheseprojectsmust demonstraterealcommunityneed andshowbroad-basedcommunity support,”saidBlunt Rochester.“Whilewearestillwaitingforofficialguidancefromthe HouseAppropriationsCommittee, it’simportanttomeandtothedevelopmentofourstatethatDelaware nonprofitsandgovernmentalentities haveaccesstothematerialsthey needasearlyaspossibletobegin puttingtogethertheirCPFrequests

forFY2025.”

“Iurgetheeligibleentitiesto reachouttomyofficewiththeir questionsandtostayconnectedfor anychangestotheprocess,”Blunt Rochestercontinued.

For2024,BluntRochester,incoordinationwithU.S.Sens.Tom CarperandChrisCoons,secured morethan$14,000,000incommunityprojectfundingthatwillgotowardexpandingaffordablehousing opportunitiesforfamiliesandseniors,developingworkforceandjob trainingprograms,increasingaccess toaffordableandqualityhealthcare andchildcare,andgrowing Delaware’seconomy.

Aresourceguideexplainingpreliminaryeligibility,timeline,funding opportunities,andappropriatepoints ofcontactcanbefoundat

https://bluntrochester.house.gov/UploadedFiles/FY2025_Community_Pr o ject_Funding_Guide.docx,while theappropriationsrequestformcan befoundat

https://bluntrochester.house.gov/UploadedFiles/FY2025_Community_Pr oject_Funding_Application.docx. Thoselookingtogetmoreinformationontheapplicationprocess canvisitbluntrochester.house.govor call(202)225-4165.

“I create collections that women can connect with and embrace. Each piece is ageless filled with heart, so that it becomes part of the woman who wears it.”

Michele Sonner, Creator, Michou Jewelry

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)is launchingthe“BeDelAWARE” safetycampaigntoincreaseawarenessofthegrowingnumberof crashesandfatalitiesoccurringon Delawareroadsandencouragesafe travelonallmodesoftransportation.

In2023,theDelDOTLeadershipAcademywastaskedwithcreatinganewsafetyawareness campaignafter2022sawanearrecordnumberoffatalitieson Delawareroads.Thecampaignincludesawebpagededicatedtosafety initiatives,andadvertisingincluding billboardsandbuswrapstoraise awarenessandserveasareminderto allabouttheimportanceofsafety.

Asafetypledgehasalsobeendevelopedforresidentsofallagesto showtheirsupportfortheinitiative andcommittodoingtheirpartto makethestate’sroadssafeforall.To learnmoreandtotakethesafety pledge,visit BeDelAWARE.deldot.gov.

“Weallhavearesponsibilityfor

safetyonourroads,whetherweare travelingbycar,publictransit,on foot,orbike,”saidGov.JohnCarney.“WeallcanBeDelAWARE andmakeameaningfuldifferencein thelivesofthosearoundus.”

“Thedepartmentiscontinually workingtomakeourroadssaferfor allmodesoftransportation,andthis campaignisawaytoremindand empowereveryonethattheycando theirpartinpreventingtragedies,” saidSecretaryofTransportation NicoleMajeski.“Thenationalstrategyof‘TowardZeroDeaths’isour collectivegoal,andwecansupport thatlocallythroughourcommitmentto‘BeDelAWARE.’”

DelDOT,theDelawareStatePoliceandtheOfficeofHighway SafetywillbeholdingasafetysummitonApril17attheChaseCenter inWilmingtontodiscussongoing effortsandnewinitiativestoaddress crashesandfatalitiesonDelaware roads.

Asoflastweek,therehadbeen 21fatalitiesonDelawareroadsin 2024.

The name “Michou” itself, a derivation of the French endearment mon petit chou, is the childhood nickname of the artist behind Michou s unique designs. Michele s love of art and antiques first drew her into jewelry design when, by chance, she discovered a tiny collection of rings during a

MarnieCustomHomes,the2022 NAHBCustomHomeBuilderofthe Year,announcedthisweekthepromotionofJonSubitytothepositionofcoowner,alongsidethecompany’s presidentandowner,MarnieOursler.

“Withoveradecadeofdedicated serviceatMarnieCustomHomes,Jon hasexemplifiedunwaveringcommitmentandexceptionalleadershipwithin thecompany,”representativesnoted. “JoiningMarnieCustomHomesasa projectmanager10yearsago,hequickly rosethroughtherankstobecomevice president,overseeingvitalaspectsofthe company’soperations.

“BeforejoiningMarnieCustom Homes,JonearnedaccoladesforhisexemplaryworkatNVHomes,including prestigiousawardssuchastheMaster BuilderSocietyandExcellenceinCustomerService.”

Inhisnewroleasco-owner,Subity willcontinuetoplayapivotalrolein shapingthecompany’sfuturetrajectory, theysaid.

“Hisexpertise,dedicationtoexcellence,andpassionforbuildingextraordinar yhomeshavebeeninstrumentalin thecompany’ssuccess.”

Subityexpressedhisexcitementfor theopportunity,stating,“I’mincredibly excitedandhonoredtotakeonthisnew roleasco-ownerofMarnieCustom Homes.Beingpartofsuchadynamic teamandcontributingtothegrowth andsuccessofthecompanyisadream cometrue.Ilookforwardtocontinuing ourjourneyofcraftingexceptional homesandmakinglastingimpressions intheBethanyBeachcommunity.”

O urslercommendedSubity’scontributions,saying,“IamthrilledtoannounceJonSubityasaco-ownerof MarnieCustomHomes.Jonhasbeen aninvaluableassettoourteamforover adecade,demonstratingunwavering

dedicationandexpertiseineveryaspect ofourbusiness.Hispromotionisatestamenttohishardwork,leadershipand commitmenttoexcellence.Ilookforwardtoourcontinuedpartnershipaswe leadMarnieCustomHomestoeven greatersuccesstogether.”

“ WithSubityasco-owner,Marnie CustomHomeslooksforwardtocontinuingitslegacyofdeliveringexceptionalcustomhomestoclientsinthe BethanyBeacharea,”theysaid. Formoreinformation,visit MarnieHomes.com.

Townextendsthroughtheendofthe fiscalyear.Welchdeclinedtodivulge howmuchtheTownwillpayHudson.

WelchalsosaidsalaryforatownmanagerwillbeincludedinFrankford’supcomingdiscussionoftheproposed budgetforthe2025fiscalyear.Hethen clarified,saying,“Idon’tthinkitwillbe alineiteminthebudget,butitwillbe discussedinthebudget.”

TheTown’sabilitytopayatown manager’ssalary,Welchsaid,“wasa stickingpoint”intheTown’sdiscussions of addingthatpositiontothetown staff.

Hesaidthatwhenthecouncil lookedintowhatothermunicipalities paytheirtownmanagers,“Werealized thatthat’saverylargepercentageofour entirebudget.Sothat’sthereasonwhy wehaven’thadamanagerforsolong. Butwedefinitelyhavethenecessityfor it,”Welchsaid.

Lookingtowardfuturegrowth,he said,“waswhatmadeusrealizethatwe neededtodoit.Weknowthere’sgoing tobealotmorework.…There’sgoing tobealotmoremoneycomingin,buta lot moreworktodo,too.

“Wegetplaces,butveryslowly,asa councilthatallhaveregularjobsand everything,”Welchsaid.“Wedon’thave asmuchtimeasitwouldtaketoget

thingsrollingwellenough.”

Whilehedeclinedtosayhowmuch theTownwouldpayHudson,heacknowledgedthatthecouncilrealized whatitcouldaffordtopayatownmanagerwouldbeonthe“lowend”ofthe spectrum.

“Alotofpeoplesignontohelpour townbecausetheyjustlikethetown, and theytakelessmoneytodoitthan othertownspay,”Welchsaid.

Hesaidthecouncil’soriginalproposaltobringHudsonontoworkon theparkimprovementsprojectwasseen asatest“toseewhatamanagercould bringtothetable.”

“Thefurtherwetalkedwithhimand negotiatedwithhim,wefeltwecould gethimundercontractforpart-time,”at 20hoursaweek.“WeknewMr.Hudson,”Welchsaid,havinghaddiscussions withhiminthepastaboutvariousissuesfacingthetown.

“ Wedidn’tdoadeepdiveintohis backgroundandeverything,becausewe feltcomfortablewithhimandknew him,andwe’reusinghimasaconsultant.It’snotveryhardtoseverarelationshipwithhim.It’snotlikean employee,”Welchsaid.

AsfaraswhatHudson’sresponsibilitieswillbe,“We’regoingtoleavethat onhim,toestablishthispositionasit grows,”Welchsaid.

Hudsonsaidhedoesnotwanttobe afull-timetownmanagerinFrankford oranytown,butwouldratherwork

part-timeforseveraltownsasaconsultant.

AlthoughFrankfordofficialshave researchedwhattownmanagersdoin othertowns,“We’veneverreallyworked withone,”Welchsaid.“Whenyouread theirdescription,theydoeverything.”

Hesaidthedirectionofthetown willstillbedirectedbythecouncil,“but it’ssomethingwewillbeabletowork outandlearn”withHudson’sassistance.

WelchsaidLynch,thetownclerk, “wastheonewhosuggested,‘Hey— youallneedtogetatownmanager.’ W ithalltheworkcoming,withallthe developmentandeverythingelse,she kindoflitthefireunderus.”

“Shedoesagreatdealinrunningthe town”asfarasday-to-dayoperations,” Welchsaid.“She’stherealfaceofour town.”

Hesaidthatwhilesometownmanagersdooverseepolicedepartments, thatwouldnotbethecaseinFrankford. ButhesaidhedoesforeseeHudsonat leasthelpingFrankford’spolicedepartmentobtaingrants.

“Ithinkthatwillbedevelopedaswe proceed,”Welchsaid.

Hudsonwasintroducedatthetown councilmeetingonMonday,andthere wasdiscussionofthecouncil’sproposal tohirehimduringthemeeting.The councilvotedinclosedexecutivesession toapprovetheproposedcontractwith Hudson.

“Everybodywasonboard,”

Welchsaid.

“I’mhopingtoworkformaybetwo orthreeorfourtownsonapart-time basis,askindofatownmanagement consultant,”Hudsonsaid.“Theyusedto callus‘circuitriders,’”hesaid.“Basically, it ’ssmallertownsthatcan’tnecessarily affordafull-timemanager.

“I’vealwayshadaheartforFrankford,”Hudsonsaid.“Ithinkit’satown thathasalotofunrealizedpotential. Obviously,it’shaditsshareofchallengesovertheyears.I’mhopingto comeonboardandhelpthemtomaybe seemoreinthewayofeconomicdevelopmentandaddresssomeofthechallengesthey’refacing.”

“Thecouncilseemsliketheyget alongwell.Itseemslikethey’llbeeasy to workwith,sothat’scertainlynice,” Hudsonsaid,“tocomeintoalowdramaenvironment.Noteverytown’s likethat.”

HudsonpraisedLynch,callingher “justaverypleasant,knowledgeable person.Talkaboutwearingalotof hats,”hesaid.“Itlookslikeshe’skindof beenthequasi-,unofficialtownmanagerforawhile,soIcertainlywantto workwithherandnotsteponhertoes, either.Ireallylookforwardtothatpiece ofitandjustbeingaresourceforher.”

Having servedasMillsboro’stown managerformorethansixyearsbefore takingthesamepositioninSmyrna,he said,“Wehadalotofannexations,and I’mhopingsomeofthatexperiencecan beofabenefittoFrankfordasthey moveintomoreofagrowthmode.”

Headdedthathesees“allthetraffic theyhavepassthrough”Frankfordas“a lotofuntappedpotential,whilestill preservingtheirsmall-townfeel.”Hudsonsaidhethinkshisexperiencewith obtaininggrantswillbehelpful,especiallywhenitcomestofiguringout whetheraparticulargrantisworththe workittakestoevenapplyforit.

“Grantstendtobeabitofamirage. Theylookgreatfromadistance,”Hudsonsaid.“Butthenyougetcloserand, well,you’vegotthisadministrativecost, thiscompliancerequirement…”and whatitcomesdowntois“istheitch worththescratch?”hesaid.

Hesaidhiscurrentcontractwith FrankfordextendsthroughJune“and thenwe’llkindofre-evaluatefrom there.I’mcertainlyopentotheideaof somethinglongerterm”butpart-time.

“Itseemstobeawin-win,”Hudson saidofhisnewrelationshipwithFrankford.

Hesaidhefeelstheconsultantrole willenablehimtobemorecandidwith townofficialsthanhecouldasatown employee.

“Youcancomeinandsaythedifficultthings,maybeinawaythatanemployeedoesn’tquitefeelascomfortable doing.”

Meanwhile,Hudsonsaidhefeelshe andtheFrankfordcouncil“haveagood rapportrightoutofthegate,andI thinkit’sgoingtobeagreatrelationship.”

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WeaverfromtheBethany-Fenwick AreaChamberofCommerce,” McLaughlinsaid.

Thefirstmeetingissetfor10a.m. onWednesday,April24,atthe OceanViewpolicestation.Itisopen tothepublic.

“Theinitialmeetingwillbeanorganizationalmeetingwhenwedecide therolesandresponsibilities.There ismandatorytrainingof20hoursfor allofthemembers.Wewillsetthe scheduleformeetings.Wewon’t meetagainuntilaftersummer,then againprobablyinSeptember,” McLaughlinsaid.

“Thegoalistohaveeachtown representedandbringtheirthoughts, ascommunitymembers,howthey thinkpolicecandobetter.It’salways beneficialtogetoutsideinput.That’s whyyoutrytobeinvolvedinallthe civicorganizationsinatown,” SpeaketoldtheCoastalPoint.

“Ourtown,DeweyBeach,swells uptothousandsofpeopleinthe summer.Therearealotofthingswe dealwith.Therearealcohol-related incidents,intoxicatedpeoplewalking ontheroadwayswhowearetryingto keepsafe.It’salittledifferentforus. Ourpopulationgetsprettylargeover thesummer,andwehavealotmore todealwith.DeweyBeachisdifferent.Peopleareonthestreetsuntil3 a.m.inthesummer.

“Wearestilllearningaboutthis PoliceAccountabilityCommittee. Wehaven’thadthefirstmeetingyet. Wewillgetmoreinformation.We’ll takevolunteersonride-alongs,and we’llletthemseelawenforcement,” Speakesaid.

Morrisseysaidhewasconfident thecommitteewill“shoreuptrust betweenthepolicedepartmentsand thepopulationweserve.”

“There’salwaysbeensomesuspicionabouthowpoliceoperate,with disciplineandtraining,sothiswill givethepublicabetterideaofhow weoperate.Weshouldopenour doors,notallowingthepublictolook atpersonnelrecords,butifsomebody isdisciplined,weshouldsay,‘There wasafinding.’

“It’sgoingtobuildtrustbetween thecommunityandthepolicedepartmentthatwearenotaclosed shop.Ifyouwanttocomeinand chat,mydoorisalwaysopen.Ilike theideaweareallworkingtogether. It’snotonetownhavingitsown committee.Thiswaywehavesome diversity,everybodyfromdifferent towns.We’llmakeitwork,nomatter what,”Morrisseysaid.

SouthBethanyChiefJason Lovinscouldnotbereachedfor commentbeforeCoastalPointpress timethisweek.

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buildingpermitfeeshadincreasedby 540percentduringthepast15years.

“Taxrevenuewasraisedfornew homebuildingandrenovations,and thatwaspartofthenewfeesonthese properties,”saidthemayorofthe boondays.“Wehaveapotentialofrecedingtothepre-COVIDhighs.”

Bartholomewsaid,“Thankyoufor theintroduction,mayor,andIthink thehistoryiscritical.Whatarethe propertyvaluesfrom2009nowto today?Thepropertyvaluesintown areupsignificantly.”

“Thetownbudgetshouldcontinue thetrendofmakingSouthBethanya desirablecommunityandkeeping thosepropertyvalueswheretheyare orgrowing,”saidthefinancechair.

“Thisbudgetrepresentsa7percent

increaseinrevenue,”hesaidlastFriday.

“Thetotalincreaseinexpensesis 6.9percent,”Bartholomewhadsaid lastmonth,butheandthetownstaff wereabletogetthatdownto5percent.

“Thefiscal-year2025budgetis reasonable,butIdon’tthinkwecan pushtheserevenuesourcesthatmuch higher.Theyaregoingtoslowlycome downormoveinastraightline,”said Bartholomew,confirmingthemayor’s statement.

BartholomewhadnotedinFebruary,“Forthiscurrentyear,wewill haveasurplus,andIamhopingitwill beenoughtocovertheARMandthe maintenanceandfourmonthsofoperatingexpenses.Hopefully,infiscalyear2025,wewillstarttobalanceout onreserves.”

“Everycategoryofourexpendituresisshowingsomeincreases.You

canseebydepartmentwhattheyare visually,thereisanimpact.”

KeefehadsaidinFebruary,“We controltheexpenses,andit’satrickto keepeverythingupthatway.Ifyou cannotaffordthings,wemayneedto cutback.”

“Thereisnotjustarevenuelever, thereisalsoanexpenselever,”she said.“Wehaveexercisedbothofthose levers.”

“Mayor,wedon’thaveacurrent projectotherthanYorkRoadon whichwearegoingafter[federal] grants,”saidCouncilwomanEdie Dondero.

Thefinancestaffandtownmanagerhadbeenaskedbythecouncilto balancethebudget,includingleveragingtheuseofjust$25,000ofinvestmentincomeproceedstomakeends meet.

IRSissuesannualwarningaboutphishingandsmishingscams

TheInternalRevenueServicethis weekkickedoffitsannual“Dirty Dozen”listwithawarningfortaxpayerstobeawareofevolvingphishingandsmishingscamsdesignedto stealsensitivetaxpayerinformation.

Withtaxpayerscontinuingtobe bombardedbyemailandtextscams, theIRSandtheSecuritySummit partnerswarnedindividualsand businessestoremainvigilantagainst theseattacks.Fraudstersandidentity thieves,officialssaid,attempttotrick therecipientintoclickingasuspiciouslink,fillingoutpersonalandfinancialinformationordownloading amalwarefileontotheircomputer.

“Scammersarerelentlessintheir attemptstoobtainsensitivefinancial andpersonalinformation,andimpersonatingtheIRSremainsafavoritetactic,”saidIRS CommissionerDannyWerfel.“Peoplecanbeanxioustogetthelatest informationabouttheirrefundor othertaxissues,soscammersfrequentlytryusingtheIRSasawayto trickpeople.TheIRSurgespeopleto beextracautiousaboutunsolicited messagesandavoidclickinganylinks inanunsolicitedemailortextifthey areuncertain.”

Startedin2002,theIRS’annual DirtyDozencampaignlists12scams andschemesthatputtaxpayers,businessesandthetaxprofessionalcommunityatriskoflosingmoney, personalinformation,dataandmore.

WhiletheDirtyDozenisnotalegal documentoraformallistingof agencyenforcementpriorities,the educationeffortisdesignedtoraise awarenessandprotecttaxpayersand taxprosfromcommontaxscamsand schemes.

AsamemberoftheSecurity Summit,theIRShasworkedwith statetaxagenciesandthenation’stax industryfornineyearstocooperativelyimplementavarietyofinternal securitymeasurestoprotecttaxpayers.Thecollaborativeeffortbythe Summitpartnersalsohasfocusedon educatingtaxpayersaboutscamsand fraudulentschemesthroughoutthe year,whichcanleadtotax-related identitytheft.Throughinitiatives liketheDirtyDozenandtheSecuritySummitprogram,theIRSstrives

toprotecttaxpayers,businessesand thetaxsystemfromcybercriminals anddeceptiveactivitiesthatseekto extractinformationandmoney.

Phishorsmish: Don’ttakethebait

TheIRScontinuestoseeabarrage ofemailandtextscamstargetingtaxpayersandothers.Theseschemesfrequentlypeakduringtaxseason,but theycontinuethroughouttheyear. Taxpayersfaceawidevarietyofthese scamsandschemes.Andtaxprofessionals,payrollprovidersandhuman resourcedepartmentsremainfavorite targetsofemailandtextscams,since theyhavesensitivepersonalandfinancialinformation.Onecommon exampleremainsthe“newclient” scamthatcantargettaxprosandothers.

Thatmeanstaxpayersandtaxprofessionalsshouldbealerttofake communicationsposingaslegitimate organizationsinthetaxandfinancial community,includingtheIRSand statetaxagencies.Themessagesarriveintheformofunsolicitedtextsor emailstolureunsuspectingvictimsto providevaluablepersonalandfinancialinformationthatcanleadtoidentitytheft.Therearetwomaintypes:

•Phishing—Anemailsentby fraudstersclaimingtocomefromthe IRS.Theemailluresthevictimsinto thescamwithavarietyofruses,such asenticingvictimswithaphonytax refundorthreateningthemwithfalse legalorcriminalchargesfortaxfraud.

•Smishing—AtextorsmartphoneSMSmessagewherescammers oftenusealarminglanguage,suchas, “Youraccounthasnowbeenputon hold,”or“UnusualActivityReport,” withabogus“Solutions”linktorestoretherecipient’saccount.Unexpectedtaxrefundsareanother potentiallureforscamartists.

TheIRSadvisedconsumersto neverclickonanyunsolicitedcommunicationclaimingtobetheIRS,as itmaysurreptitiouslyloadmalware.It mayalsobeawayformalicioushackerstoloadransomwarethatkeepsthe legitimateuserfromaccessingtheir systemandfiles.

Insomecases,phishingemailsmay

appeartocomefromalegitimate senderororganizationthathashad theiremailaccountcredentialsstolen. Settinguptwo-factorormulti-factor authenticationwiththeiremail providercanreducetheriskofindividualshavingtheiremailaccount compromised.

Posingasatrustedorganization, friendorfamilymemberremainsa commonwaytotargetindividualsand taxpreparersforvariousscams.Individualsshouldverifytheidentityof thesenderbyusinganothercommunicationmethod,forinstance,calling anumbertheyindependentlyknowto beaccurate,notthenumberprovided intheemailortext.

TheIRSinitiatesmostcontacts throughregularmailandwillnever initiatecontactwithtaxpayersby email,textorsocialmediaregardinga billortaxrefund,officialssaid.

Whattodo

Individualsshouldneverrespondto tax-relatedphishingorsmishingor clickontheURLlink.Instead,report allunsolicitedemail—includingthe fullemailheaders—claimingtobe fromtheIRSoranIRS-relatedfunctiontophishing@irs.gov.Ifsomeone experiencedanymonetarylossesdueto anIRS-relatedscamincident,they shouldreportittotheTreasuryInspectorGeneralforTaxAdministration (TIGTA),theFederalTradeCommissionandtheInternetCrimeComplaint Center(IC3).

IfataxpayerreceivesanemailclaimingtobefromtheIRSthatcontainsa requestforpersonalinformation,taxes associatedwithalargeinvestment,inheritanceorlottery:

•Don’treply.

•Don’topenanyattachments.They cancontainmaliciouscodethatmayinfectthecomputerormobilephone.

•Don’tclickonanylinks.Ifataxpayerinadvertentlyclickedonlinksina suspiciousemailorwebsiteandentered confidentialinformation,visitthe IRS’identityprotectionpage.

•Sendthefullemailheadersorforwardtheemailas-is tophishing@irs.gov.Don’tforward screenshotsorscannedimagesofemails becausethisremovesvaluableinformation.

•Deletetheoriginalemail.

Ifataxpayerreceivesatextclaiming tobefromtheIRSthatcontainsarequestforpersonalinformation,taxesassociatedwithalargeinvestment, inheritanceorlottery:

•Don’treply.

•Don’topenanyattachments.They cancontainmaliciouscodethatmayinfectthecomputerormobilephone.

•Don’tclickonanylinks.Ifataxpayerclickedonlinksinasuspicious SMSandenteredconfidentialinformation,theyshouldvisitIdentityTheft Central.

•Reportthemessage to7726(SPAM).

•IncludeboththeCallerIDandthe messagebodyinanemailandsendto phishing@irs.gov.CopytheCallerID fromthemessagebypressingandholdingonthebodyofthetextmessage, then selectCopy,pasteintotheemail.If thetaxpayerisunabletocopytheCaller IDormessagebody,forwardascreenshotofthemessage.

•Deletetheoriginaltext.

TheReportPhishingandOnline ScamspageatIRS.gov (https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing)providescomplete details.TheFederalCommunications Commission’sSmartphoneSecurity Checkerisausefultoolagainstmobile securitythreats.

Reportfraud

AspartoftheDirtyDozenawarenesseffortregardingtaxschemesand unscrupuloustaxreturnpreparers,the IRSurgesindividualstoreportthose whopromoteabusivetaxpracticesand taxpreparerswhointentionallyfileincorrectreturns.

Toreportataxschemeoradishonest taxreturnpreparerindividualsshould sendacompletedForm14242,Report SuspectedAbusiveTaxPromotionsor Preparers,(alongwithanysupporting materials)viamailorfaxtotheIRS LeadDevelopmentCenterintheOffice of PromoterInvestigations.

Taxpayersandtaxprofessionalscan alsosubmitthisinformationtotheIRS WhistleblowerOffice,wheretheymay beeligibleforareward.

ConteinductedintotheHonorSocietyofPhiKappaPhi

GaryConteofMillsborowasrecentlyinitiatedintotheHonorSociety ofPhiKappaPhi,thenation’soldest all-disciplinecollegiatehonorsociety. ContewasinitiatedattheUniversityof Delaware.

Conteisamongapproximately 25,000students,faculty,professional staffandalumnitobeinitiatedintoPhi

KappaPhieachyear.Membershipisby invitationonlyandrequiresnomination andapprovalbyachapter.Onlythetop 10percentofseniorsand7.5percentof juniorsareeligibleformembership. Graduatestudentsinthetop10percentofthenumberofcandidatesfor graduatedegreesmayalsoqualify,asdo faculty,professionalstaffandalumni

whohaveachievedscholarlydistinction.

PhiKappaPhiwasfoundedin1897 undertheleadershipofundergraduate studentMarcusL.Urann,whohada desiretocreateadifferentkindof honorsociety:onethatrecognizedexcellenceinallacademicdisciplines. Today,thesocietyhaschaptersonmore

than325campusesintheUnited States,itsterritoriesandthePhilippines.Itsmissionis“Torecognizeand promoteacademicexcellenceinall fieldsofhighereducationandtoengagethecommunityofscholarsinservicetoothers.”

Formoreinformation aboutPhi KappaPhi,visitwww.phikappaphi.org.

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Frankfordmakessmartmovewithpopulationboomonhorizon

Frankfordissettogrowbyleapsand boundsinthecomingyears,witharound 900homespotentiallybeingbuiltonpropertyrecentlyannexedbytheTown.More homesmeansmoreresidents,andmore residentsmeansmoredemandsonthe Townanditsstaff.

“Weknowthere’sgoingtobealotmore work.…There’sgoingtobealotmore moneycomingin,butalotmoreworkto do,too,”saidCouncilPresidentGreg Welch.

So,Frankford’sgovernmentisgrowing, too,ifjustbyalittle,fornow. TheTownhas

hiredformerMillsborotownmanager SheldonHudsonasamanagementconsultant,andhe’lltakeontheroleofaparttimetownmanagerforatleastthenexttwo months,thoughhesayshe’sopentoa longerstay.

ThemoveMondaytohireHudson solvesthedilemmatheTownhasbeen in,knowingitneededamanager,but alsoknowingthathiringafull-time staffertodothejobmightstretchits budgettoofar.Anditwasluckytiming thataskingHudsontohelpwithplans forthetownparkturnedintosuchan amicabledeal.

“Itseemstobeawin-win,”Hudsonsaid ofhisnewrelationshipwithFrankford. “I’vealwayshadaheartforFrankford,”he added.“Ithinkit’satownthathasalotof unrealizedpotential.…I’mhopingtocome onboardandhelpthemtomaybeseemore inthewayofeconomicdevelopmentand addresssomeofthechallengesthey’refacing.”

Hudson’sexpertisecomestotheTown attheperfecttime,withthepotentialto easesomeoftheTown’sgrowingpainswell intothefuture.

Hype,hopeandhoopscollideinperfectstorm

Therewasalotoftalkgoingintothispast Monday’scollegebasketballgamebetweenthe IowaHawkeyesandLSUTigers.

Twoofthebrighteststarsinthecountry wouldtakecentercourt—onetheall-time leadingscorerincollegebasketballhistory,and theotherasmooth,butrugged“big”wholeda nationalchampionshiprunjustlastyear,toppingtheaforementionedrivalinthetitlegame. Monday’srematchwasonethatwashopedfor byfansandpunditssincetheclockticked downto“Zero”inthatchampionshiptilt,and aftertheteamswererevealedtobeinthesame regionalbracketforthisyear’stournament,a collisionbetweenthesuperstarsandtheirrespectiveteamsappearedtobealmostpre-ordained.

Oh,yeah.They’regirls.

Iowa’sCaitlinClarkandLSU’sAngel Reesearetwoofthebiggeststarstheirsport haseverseen.Duringaneraofhistorywhen socialmediaand24-hournewscyclescan makeorbreaksomeoneatamoment’snotice, thetwohaveonlygainednotorietyastheirtalent,swaggerandconfidencehavespikedtheir reputationsintotherarifiedairof“household name”status.

Clarkisalmost“TheBeatles”ofwomen’s collegebasketball.Sheisnotonlythemost prolificscorertoevertakethecollegiatehardcourt,butshealsohasthat“it”factorthatattractsfansofallgenders,ages,shapesandsizes. EveryIowahomebasketballgamewassoldout beforethisseasonstarted,andofficialsdecided tohostapreseasonexhibitionthisyearatthe footballstadiumsomorepeoplewouldbeable toattend.

Theexhibition—notarealgame,remember?—drew55,646fans.Thepreviousrecord formostpeopletowatchawomen’sbasketball gameinpersonwas29,619duringtheFinal Fourofthe2002women’stournament.That’s nearlydoublethecrowdsize,foragamethat

didn’tmatter.Thiswasnotforateamthatwon anationalchampionshiplastyear,andtwoof Iowa’sfivestartersfromlastyear’stournament teamhadmovedon.ThiswasallaboutClark.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

“Westartthisseasonwitheverysingle gamesoldoutinCarver-HawkeyeArena,”said LisaBluder,Iowa’sheadcoach.“Westartthis seasonwithabout50,000peoplejoiningusin KinnickfortheCrossover...westartthisseason without40percentofourstartinglineup,but wealsostartthisseasonwiththenation’sbest playerinCaitlinClark.”

AndfewpeoplewouldarguethatClark isn’tthetopplayerinthecountry.Hershooting range,passingabilityandgeneralbasketballIQ elevatesherabovetherest.Shealsopasses“the cooltest,”inthatsheappearstoalwaysstopto signayoungfan’sjersey,evenafterappearingto beacold-bloodedassassinonthecourt.

ReesehasbeentheperfectfoiltoClark. Hergameismorefocusedonassertingherwill insidethepaint,beingphysicalandservingas theclearleaderofatalentedLSUteam.The Baltimorenative,whotransferredfromthe UniversityofMarylandtochaseherhoop dreamsinBatonRouge,hasalsoexcelledin thismodernageofengagement,supplementing herbasketballfamewithaprimesocial-media presence—basicallya“must”intoday’sworld toachieveglobalnotoriety.

Thetwohavegeneratedcomparisonstothe greatestandmostimportantrivalryinmen’s basketballhistory—MagicJohnsonandLarry Bird.Thosetwoliftedcollegebasketballwith theirowntournamentmatch-upmorethan40

yearsago,andtheirentranceintotheNBAbasicallysavedaleaguethathadfallenbehindthe othermajorsportsduetodrugcontroversies andageneralpublicapathytowardthetalent onthecourt.

CanReeseandClarkelevatetheWNBAin asimilarfashionwhenthey“graduate”tothe league?Whoknows?Butit’simpossibleto denywhatthey’vedoneforthewomen’sgame. AndthatwasbeforeMondaynight’smatchup.

DoyouknowwhathappenedMonday night,bytheway?Thegameliveduptothe hype.Thefirsthalf,inparticular,stoodoutas oneofthemostentertaininghalvesofbasketballI’veeverseen,anditwasthetwosuperstars whomadeithappen.Clarkwashittingshots fromtwocountiesaway,Reesewasyanking downreboundsandfinishingstronginside,and theteamswereknottedupathalftime.Ultimately,anankleinjuryandfoultroublefor Reesewidenedthatgapinthesecondhalf,and anabsolutelybrilliantperformancebyClark carriedherteamtotheFinalFour.

But,yeah,therealitymatchedthehype. Andthat’sprettycool.

Wanttoknowwhatmakesitevenmore cool?Thegamedrew12.3millionviewers— themosteyeseveronawomen’sbasketball game.Itwasalso,accordingtoESPNofficials, themost-watchedcollegebasketballgameever onanyoftheirnetworks.

Ifyoureadthatlastsentenceagain,you’ll seeitdidn’tsay“women’scollegebasketball game.”Itwastheirmost-watchedcollegebasketballgameofalltime—genderbedamned.

Thesetwowillnodoubtfaceoffwithone anotherintheirprofessionalcareersand,hopefully,theycreatenewchaptersintheirstory. Butwe’llalwayshaveMondaynight,andthat gamewillliveoninthememoryofeverypersonwhowatched.

Thesegirlshavegame.

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Newstrategiesneededtoimprovepublicschools GuestColumn

ByStateRep.LyndonYearick &StateSen.BrianPettyjohn

Delaware’spubliceducationsystemisindireneedofreformandnew approaches.

AccordingtotheDepartmentof Education,astaggering6ofevery10 studentsarenotproficientinEnglish languagearts.Ashocking70percent arenotmeetingstandardsformathematics.Oneinfivestudentsaremissingfromtheclassroomatleast10 percentofthetime.Teachershave alsobeenchronicallyabsent,leaving studentsinthehandsofsubstitutes, oftenforweeksatatime.

Asonerecentindependentassessmentconcluded:“BasedonananalysisofdatafromtheNational AssessmentofEducationProgress, Delaware’sstudentoutcomeslagbehindthoseofotherMid-Atlantic statesandhavedeclinedoverthepast decade,evenpriortotheCOVID-19 pandemic.”

standards,charterschools,private schoolchoice,homeschoolregulation,teacherqualityanddigitallearning.

Asignificanthurdletoimproving oureducationsystemisouroutdated andinefficientmethodoffinancing it.ArecentbriefingtotheHouseand SenateeducationcommitteesrevealedthatDelawareisoneofonly sixstatesstillutilizingaresourcebasedfundingformula—asystemin placesincebeforeWorldWarII.This formula,whichdistributesfunding basedonschoolenrollment,isineffectiveandinefficient.

makingafewtweakstofurtherdelay makingthehardchoices.Public schoolfundingmustbeoverhauled.

Anotherareathatneedscriticalattentionisensuringourstudents achieveliteracyearlyintheireducation.Delawarestudents’reading scoreshavereportedlydroppedfrom sixthinthenationin2002to37thin 2022.Thatisunacceptable.Asolid graspofreadingandwritingisthe foundationonwhichacademicsuccessisbuilt.Studentslackingthis knowledgefallbehindearlyand struggletocatchup.Manyneverdo.

TheAmericanLegislativeExchangeCouncilranksDelaware37th inthenationforeducation.Theassessmentwasbasedonacademic

Delaware’ssystemalsofailstoeffectivelyoffsetfundinginequitiesat thelocallevel,amechanismknownas equalization.Inthereport,district administratorsdescribedthissystem as“broken,”“flawed”and“outdated.” Theresultisadeeplyunfairdistributionofstudentfundinglevelsthat varyfromdistricttodistrictandfall shortofallocatingsufficientfundsto helpthosewiththemostexpensive needs(Englishlearners,studentswith disabilitiesandlow-incomestudents).

Wecannolongerbecontentwith

Twoyearsago,theGeneralAssemblypassedtwobipartisanbillsto improvethesituation.ThefirstrequiredtheDepartmentofEducation toestablishliteracyinstructioncurricula(Kto3)usingproven,practical concepts.ThesecondmeasurerequiredKto3studentstobescreened threetimesannuallytoidentifypotentialreadingdeficienciessothey couldbequicklyaddressed.

Whiletheselawswereastepin therightdirection,moremustbe

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LetterstotheEditor

Readersetstherecord straightonlong-term caremandate

Editor:

IntheMarch24,2024,GuestColumns, aformerstatelegislatorsharedanopinion regardingaCentersforMedicare&MedicaidServices(CMS)staffingmandatefor long-termcarefacilities.Facts,however, weremissing.

TheCMSstaffingmandatewillraise staffingrequirementsnationallyforskilled nursinghomesonly.Themandatewillrequire3.0hoursofdirectcareperresident perday(HPRD).Residentsinskillednursinghomesrequireahigherlevelofmedical carethanresidentsinanintermediatecare oranassistedlivingfacility.Threehours

HPRDisaminimumforsomeonethat needstotalcareovera24-hourperiod.

This“impossiblemandate”willnotaffect Delaware.Delawarelaw(EaglesLaw)alreadyrequiresthatskillednursinghomes provide3.28HPRD.Thelegislationwas writtenbySen.RobertMarshallmorethan 25yearsago.Delawareskillednursing homesalreadymeetthisrequirementwith fewexceptions.Inaddition,studieshave shownthathigherstaffinglevelsleadtobetterqualityofcare,betterqualityoflifeand betteroutcomesfortheresidents.

Neitherbedsnorskillednursinghomes willcloseinDelaware.Thefinancialimplicationsthathavebeenwrittenaboutwillnot existinDelaware.

Sen.Manzavinos(joinedbyRep.Johnson)chairedaLegislativeLongTermCare &MemoryCareTaskForcethatpublished

recommendationsforimprovement.These samelegislatorsarechairingaCaucuson Agingfocusingontheissuesthatface Delaware’sagingpopulation,theirfamilies andtheircaregivers.Pleaseconsiderjoining theconversation.

Inthecolumn,itwasnotedthatthe DelawareHospitalfortheChronicallyIllin Smyrnahasa30-pluspercentvacancyrate. Thatsamefacility,however,providedanaverageof7.98HPRD,asreportedbytheDivisionofHealthCareQualityforthefourth quarterof2023,andmorethandoublewhat ismandatedbyDelawarelaw.

ItwasalsonotedthattheDelawareVeteransHomehasaclosedwing.Thisfacility hasstruggledsince2019withleadership— atleastfourdifferentlicensednursinghome administratorsandfrequentchangesinthe directorofnursing.Therehavealsobeen

otherissuesthatIdonothaveroomtoinclude.

Finally,theaveragecensusinskilled nursinghomeshasrisenfrom60to65percentin2023to80to85percentin2024 (DelawareHealthCareFacilitiesAssociation).Admissionsarecontinuing,despitea workforceshortage.

Long-termcarefacilitieshouseoneof ourmostvulnerablepopulations.Theresidentsdeserverespectandindividualizedcare thatwillpromotetheirhighestleveloffunctioning.Justbecauseweareexperiencinga staffingshortagedoesnotmeanthatwe wanttogobacktothe1980s,whenwewere warehousingresidentsinfacilities,providing aplaceforthemtolivewithoutproviding theappropriateresourcesthattheyneed.

TheDelawareNursingHomeResidents QualityAssuranceCommission (DNHRQAC)monitorsnursinghomes andassistedlivingfacilities.Thecommission alsoadvocatesforresidentsandfamilies, whileprovidingresourcesandinformation forresidents,families,stateagencies,legislatorsandthegeneralpublic.FormoreinformationabouttheCommission: https://courts.delaware.gov/dnhrqac/.

Winklerofferstraffic suggestionforRoute1 dunebreaches

Editor: ReferenceRoute1northboundlane,closed duetodunebreachlastweek:Noneedtoclose thisroadagain!Createacrossoversouthofthe IndianRiverInletBridgethatentersRoute1 southbound,rightlaneonly,allowingnorth trafficflow.Also,createacrossovernorthofthe bridgethatgoesbackontoRoute1northbound.SouthboundRoute1willneedtraffic conesthroughthetemporarylanechange.DelDOTcanfigureouttherest,hopefully,and now.

Lydicsgratefulfor supportofdaughters’ golfingcareers

Editor: TheannualMastersgolftournament holdsaspecialplaceinourfamily’sheart. Adecadeago,onMastersSunday,wereceivedanunforgettablephonecallfrom NeilMaurer,thentheheadPGAproat BearTrapDunes.Hesharedthenews thatananonymousgrouphadgenerously sponsoredmytwodaughterstobecome junior membersoftheclub.Thismarked thebeginningofanincrediblejourney forHannahandSarah,ignitingtheir

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ARBOR-LYN IS MORE THAN JUST HOME.

Locals who live and work in Rehoboth Beach sure know a good thing when they see it, which is why Michelle Long, owner of Salvaged, Willow Marie & Mood Design Studio, chose Arbor-Lyn. This community checked all the boxes for its sought-after zip code, proximity to downtown Rehoboth, ample amenities, energy-e cient Schell homes and close-knit community feel.

Dreams do come true and that’s my feeling of living in Arbor-Lyn. My neighbors quickly became my best friends and family. Arbor-Lyn is such a diverse, accepting, and loving community! I built my dream home and feel happiest and most at peace here. In addition to having the best neighbors and a beautiful home, the location is AMAZING! I love being within miles of the beach, the best restaurants, shopping, and my small businesses. My son has made great friends in the neighborhood and loves that his school is close to home. If you can live here, do it! This is truly the place.

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Webelievesomethingsimilarto theLiteracy-BasedPromotionAct, passedbytheMississippiGeneral Assemblyin2013,shouldbeadopted here.Theprogramtargetsthose schoolswiththehighestpercentages ofstudentsstrugglingwithlanguage conceptsanddeploysliteracycoaches thatprovideprofessionaldevelopmenttoteachersandadministrators. Onceoneoftheworstpubliceducationsystemsinthenation,now nearly85percentofMississippi’s third-graderspasstheirreadingassessments.

(HS1forHB66),seekstoincrease transparencyofschoolandstudent performance.Parentsneedtobeactivepartnersintheirchildren’seducation,andfacilitatingeasieraccessto thisdatawillhelpaccomplishthat.

Rep.Shupeisalsosponsoringlegislationtorequirethatthepeoplein chargeofschoolswheremorethan90 percentofthestudentsarefailingto meetstateacademicstandardsimmediatelycollaboratewiththeDepartmentofEducationtocraftand implementaturnaroundplan.Astonishingly,dozensofDelawareschools fallintothisintolerablecategory.Itis hardtoimaginewhythisbillisnot alreadyamandate.

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Otherpositivestepsawaitaction intheGeneralAssembly,needing onlyaconsensustoapprove.

WeshouldembracestateRep.Jeff Hilovsky’s(HouseBill203)proposal toguaranteethatallhighschoolstudentsreceiveabasicunderstandingof financialconcepts.Thisisminor courseworkthatcouldhaveaconsiderableimpact.Youngadultswith knowledgeofthesecriticalconcepts willbebetterpositionedtomakepivotalchoicesconcerninghighereducation,debt,careersandmanyother thingsthatcouldshapetheirlives.

Anothermeasure,thisoneauthoredbystateRep.BryanShupe

Wefullyrealizeelevatingpublic educationwillrequirebipartisan commitmentandthecooperationof ournextgovernor.Withthatinmind, wehavesponsoredHouseConcurrentResolution98,requestingthat thenewchiefexecutiveprovidehisor herrecommendationstothe153rd GeneralAssemblyoneducation funding,improvingacademicperformance,standardizedtestingand schoolsafety.

Ourschoolshavebeenonthedeclinefortoolong,anditispasttime weacted.Wecannolongerdeceive ourselvesintothinkingthatmaintainingthestatusquoisacceptable.

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passionforgolfatBearTrapDunes.

Amidstcountlessswingsandrounds, ourdaughtersnotonlyhonedtheirskills butalsofoundasecondfamilyamong theclub’smembersandstaff.BearTrap

Dunestranscendeditsroleasameregolf course;itbecameanurturingenvironmentforpersonalgrowth,instillinginvaluablelifelessonsinbothgirls.

Astheyembarkontheircollegiate golfcareersattheDivision1level,our gratitudeknowsnoboundsforthe anonymoussponsorswhograntedthem fullmembershipandplayingprivileges. Wealsoextendheartfeltappreciationto thededicatedstaffatBearTrapDunes, whoconsistentlywentaboveandbeyond tosupportandfostertheirdevelopment overthepastdecade.Theimpactofthis communityonourdaughters’growthis

immeasurable,andwecouldn’thave askedforamoreenrichingenvironment fortheirformativeyears.

Havingwitnessedfirsthandthetransformativepowerofgolfinourdaughters’ lives,weareencouragedtoseemorejuniorswithinSussexCountyembracingthe sport.Thisgrowthislargelythanksto theeffortsofthestaffandvolunteersof theFirstTeeofDelaware.Thankfully, therearenownumerousopportunities forjuniorstogetinvolvedinthiswonderfulgame.Golfisnotjustasport;it’sa lifelongpursuitthatimpartsinvaluable lifelessons.Wehighlyrecommendthat parentsandfamiliesexploreopportunitiesfortheirchildrentoengagewith golf,whetherthroughtheirlocalPGA professionals,theFirstTeeofDelaware, ortheJuniorTourontheShore.

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TacoTuesdaybrightens thegraywinterforreader

Editor:

WinterintheBethanyBeachresortarea mayoftenbewindyandgray,butlocaleateriesofferaflavorfulescapewiththeirdiverse TacoTuesdayspecials.AsnewMillvilleresidents,myhusbandandIhaveenjoyedthe arrayoftacodelightseachestablishmentoffers.Ihonestlycouldn’tchooseafavorite sincetheyeachhavetheirownspecialtwist.

OurTacoTuesdayadventurescommencedatZoca,wherewesavoredchicken, shrimpandsteaktacosnestledinwarmcorn tortillas—auniquefeaturethatsetthem apart.Ofcourse,sometimesthefullmenuis tempting,sowealsosavoredZoca’sfamilysizeservingofguacamole.

Movingon,wesampledBethanyBlues’ savorybarbecuetacos,whichdidn’tdisappoint.

AtthenewlyexpandedShakaShack, withtheirbeachvibes,wedinedonfishand chickentacos,soldinpairs,accompaniedby tortillachips.

GoodEarth’svegetariantacoprovideda healthyandflavorfulalternativethatevenmy husbandagreedwasdelicious,andtheirfish andshortriboptionswerealsodelectable. Again,themenutemptedus,sowealso sharedsideordersofbeansandrice,which werescrumptious.

OurmostrecentvisitwastoHookedUp, wheregenerousservingsofchicken,fishand shrimptacosawaitedus.Althoughthelast twooptionswerefried,thebatterwaslight, crispyanddelicious.

Withpricesrangingfrom$2.99pertaco to$9forapair,TacoTuesdayoffersanaffordableanddelightfulrespitefromthe sometimes-gloomywinterdays,whilealso supportinglocalbusinesses.Beforethesummercrowdsreturnandtheoff-seasonspecialsfadeaway,tryTacoTuesday—you’re certaintofindonetopleaseyourpalate.

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‘Staycation’Raffleto supportcommunity serviceprojects

Editor:

TheAlphaAlphaChapterofBeta SigmaPhiishavinga”Staycation”Rafflethisspring!TherafflerunsMarch throughMay5.Ticketsare$20each. ThedrawingisatMiller’sCreekon May5.Thefirstprize,valuedat$1,600, isaweekendatSeaColony,oceanside, inbeautifulBethanyBeach.(*Blackout datesapply)Secondprizeis$500cash. Ticketsforthe2024StaycationRaffle canbepurchasedatOceanovaSpa, Miller’sCreek,oryoucanemailalphaalphasorority@gmail.com.

ProceedsoftheAlphaAlphaSororityrafflesupport:communityservice projectsthatbenefitlocalchildrenand familiesthroughscholarships,ChristmasandThanksgivingbaskets,food giftcards,schoolsuppliesandgiftsto localnursinghomes.

Thankyoutothefollowingbusinessesanddonorsfortheirdonations towardsour”Staycation”rafflefor2024: BethanySurfShop,BethanyBeach BeverageCompany,ThreeBlondeBakers, AlCasapulla’s,Dicken’sParlorTheater,FishTales,FisherPopcorn, LighthouseLiquors,Miken,Miller’s Creek,OceanovaSpa,PrimoHoagies, SalononCentral,SeasideCountry Store,SaltedVines,SummerSalts,and Virginia&RichardGiebel

Weappreciateyoursupportandhelp withourlocalcommunityprojects throughyourdonations! DonnaSmith,VicePresident

ResponsiblerecreationintheInlandBays

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheDelawareInlandBaysprovide $4.5billionineconomicactivityinthe region,andcreateorsupport35,000 jobs—manyinthetourismindustry. Thebayssupportrecreationalfishing, boating,crabbingandoyster-farming enterprises,anddrivetheoutdoors recreationbusiness.

TheInlandBaysincludeIndian RiverBay,LittleAssawomanBayand RehobothBay,andtheirwidersalt marshcomprises7,300acres.The DelawareInlandBaysarepartofthe nationalestuaryprogramcreatedby theCleanWaterAct,andtheyareregulatedandsupportedbytheEPA. Thereareonly28nationalestuaries, andtheEPAhassupportedthethree baysandtheworkoftheDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays(CIB), basedontheshoreoftheRehoboth Bay.

LastThursday,March21,theCIB heldasessiononresponsiblerecreationandhowtoenjoytheestuary whilealsoprotectingtheresource. About26peopleattendedtheeducationalsessionatthecenter,whileanother10peopleattendedvirtually online.

LisaSwanger,directorofoutreach andeducationforthecenter,welcomedtheaudienceandtalkedabout howtheCIBisprovidingadvocacy, generatinggrantfundingandteaching.

“Wedoscience-basededucation here,plusouradvocacyworkforclean water.Ourmaritimeforestsandestuaryareawildlyproductiveregionhere inDelaware.”

PatrickRuhlisheadoftheDupont NatureCenter,withinDNREC’sfish andwildlifedivision,andwasthefirst speakerforthesession,talkingabout fishing,crabbingandotherfisheries accessintheInlandBays.

“Wehaveamazingandfunactivitieswithinourecosystemhere.But,of course,wealsobringourownimpacts tothisspace,”saidRuhl.“Theperfect crossroadsisenjoymentwithpreservation.Thereisabalancebetweenrecreationandstewardship.”

“Regulationhelpsuspreserveour wayoflife,”saidRuhlofDNREC’s role.“WelovetheInlandBaysfor manyofthesamereasons.Wedon’t wanttolimitourwayoflife,butrather topreserveit.Anglersandhunters havealreadybeenintertwinedwithour resources,andtheyknowwhenit’sa healthyplace.”

“Conservationgrowsbestfrom

thosewhouseitthemost,”hesaidof outdoorspeopleandanglers.

Ruhl’sfirstandprimaryadvicewas foranglerstogetafishinglicense.

“Itisrequired,whetheryouareinstateorout-of-state.Igetmineright offtheDNRECwebsiteat DNREC.delaware.gov,underthefish andwildlifesection.”TheCIBalsooffersfishinglicenses,asdomostbaitand-tackleshops.

“Wehaveanawesomemapof whereyoucanaccessourwaterways,” saidRuhl,encouragingpeopleto checkoutthedivision.“Youneedto knowwherethefishare,howtofind themandhowtocatchwhatyouare goingfor.”

“Themoreyouprepare,themore funyouwillhave,”headded.“Bring therighttoolsandtackle,andhave themready.Catch-and-releaseisthe nameofthegamebut[anglers]can decreasethechanceofmortalityand fishloss,”saidRuhl,himselfanavid fisherman.“Trytokeepthefishinthe water.Thelongeryoukeepitoutof thewater,thelesslikelihoodthereis forsurvival.”

Anglersshouldkeepeverything clean,includingtheirboats,theirgear andtheirbait,headded.

“Keepthetackleboxclosetoyou,

becauseyouarelikelytowander downstreamoralongthebayshoreline. Anglersarealwayshappytoteach you,”hesaidofhownewanglerscan bepreparedwiththerightgear.

Forcrabbing,Ruhlsaid,“Wehavea lotofaccesspoints,includingour docks,piersandourshorelines.You don’tneedtohavethatmuchknowledgetogetinvolved.Youcanhavecrab potsandcrabtraps.Oryoucantry withanet,alineandsomechicken necks.”

Crabtrapsarerequiredtohaveturtleexclusiondevices(TEDs)toprotectturtlesanddiamondbacked terrapins,whichare athreatened species.“Theyneedtobreatheairand beabletogetoutofthetrap,ornot enterinthefirstplace.TheseTEDsdo notaffectthebluecrabharvestatall,” hesaid.

Crabbersshouldknowthemales fromthefemales,becausetheblue crabharvestlimitsaredifferentfor each.

“Themalesaremuchbiggerand havetheclosedapronorbellyflapsystemonthebottom.Femalesaretobe placedbackinthewatersotheycan laymoreeggs.Thefemalehasthe

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OceanViewsettocelebratespring,Town’s135thanniversary

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ItwasAmericanpoet e.e.cummingswhodescribedspringasthetime when“everyone’sinlove andflowerspickthemselves.”

Withthatplayfuldeliberationinmind,Ocean Viewresidentsarelookingforwardtotheannual SpringFlingcelebration —anafternoonofcrafts, vendorssellingwares suchaslavendersoapand hotdogs,andbubblesreflectingthesunasthey floatby.

TheSpringFling,set for1to4p.m.onSaturday,May4,atJohnWest Park,willprecedebysix weekstheTown’s135th anniversary,whichwillbe celebratedwithasecond festivalatthepark.

“Everythingwedoat JohnWestParkissuccessful,sobothofthose eventswillbealotof fun,”OceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonsaidasTownManagerCarol

Boothsaresetupatlastyear’sSpringFlingeventheldatJohnWestParkinOceanView.

Houck,agreeing,saidguestsatthefirst functionwillbe“celebratingallthings spring.”

face-paintingandvisitsfromcostumed characters,includingtheEasterBunny onspringbreak.

citedtogetthecommunity,localpropertyownersandresidentstocome togetherandhaveaday offunandgoodtimes.”

Reddingtonoriginally suggested,andsaidheis lookingforwardto,a shortparadefromCentralAvenue,downWest Avenuetothepark,with fireenginesandpolice vehicles.

“Itwillbealittleparade.Weplantohavethe VFWandoneortwo otherthings,”hesaid.

Amongthemwillbea rockclimbingwalland obstaclecourseforchildren,freecottoncandy, BoyScoutssellinghotdogsandhamburgers, andtheHistoricVillage opentoguests.

Houcksaidotherorganizationsinterestedin participatingshouldcontactherattheTown’s AdministrativeDepartmentat(302)539-9797 bytheendofApril.

Donations will be accepted in the library on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.

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

Monday, April 8 Eclipse Viewing Party 12—5:00 pm

Join us for a fun & free eclipse viewing party! We will have eclipse-themed activities as well.

Tuesday, April 9 PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

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

Wednesday, April 10 Feelings Rock! 10:30—11:00 am

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

Did They Do It?: True Crime Club 2—4:00 pm

Take a look at the twisted case of Cari Farver with other true crime enthusiasts!

Thursday, April 11 RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm

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

Understanding Dementia Based Behavior 2—3:00 pm

Learn about tips & strategies to respond to some common behaviors exhibited by individuals living with dementia.

Jewelry Making Class for Beginners 4—6:00 pm

Join Ria Carraro at South Coastal Library for a free jewelry making class for beginners.

Friday, April 12

Tiny Haiku Canvas 2—3:00 pm

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library with this free, poetry-themed craft.

Saturday, April 13

Pop-Up Book Sale 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Stop by the library for a pop-up book sale!

Learn about another country & make a new friend by signing up for the New Zealand Pen Pal Program! Visit our website or ask a librarian for details.

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TheJennyLeighBoutiquewillsell bohoclothing,whileReinkeFarmsin Dagsborowillhaveplants,oils,flowers and potpourri,andSaltAirTradingwill beofferingnaturalcandles.

TotesoftheTownwillbethere,as wellasBoyScoutssellinghamburgers andhotdogs.

AMother’sDayMarketwillbe open.Childrenwillcreatebug-eyeand monarchcrafts,andfrolicinanobstacle courseandbouncehouse.Therewillbe

CharlieandtheCoolToneswillperform.

Incaseofrain,theSpringFlingwill be heldonSunday,May5.

TheTown’s135thanniversarywillbe observedfrom1to5:30p.m.onSaturday,June15,atthepark.

“Wethinkthe135thanniversaryis significantenoughnottowaituntilour 150thanniversary,”Houcksaid.“We thinkwe’vegotalotofgoodthings goingandalottocelebrate.We’reex-

“We’reputtingthe135thanniversary betweentwootherweeksofconcerts,” shesaid,referringtoperformancesat ConcertsintheParkonJune7andJune 21,bothat7p.m.atthepark.

Intheeventofrain,the135thanniversaryeventwillbeonSunday,June 16.

TheTown’sCops&GoblinsHalloweencelebrationwillbeatthepark from1to4p.m.onSaturday,Oct.26, andtheannualOldTownHoliday Market&TreeLightingwillbefrom1 to5:30p.m.onSaturday,Nov.30.

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Thefirst200registrantswillreceivearacet-shirt!

CompassDrawPickleballTournament|11am EventswillbeheldattheSeaColonyRacquetSportsCenter: 39359RacquetLn,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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June 29: Back to the Eighties Show

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Elton John & Billy Joel

July 6: Lee Brice

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wideapronopening,andthemaleis moreclosed.”

Thetrick,hesaid,istolookatthe malefortheWashingtonMonumentshapedopening,whilethefemale’s bellyhassomethingmoreakintothe Capitoldome.

It’salsoimportanttoremovetraps whennotcrabbing.Ghosttrapsare trapsthatremaininthewaterafter theirusefullife.Theyareconsidered marinedebrisand“havemajordamage andeffectsonourecosystem,”said Ruhl.

“Theghosttrapsandpotscontinue fishinglongafteryouhavestopped yourrecreation.Itcatchesalotof thingsthatwillnotmakeitout.CIB andDelawareSeaGrantfindhundredsoftheseghostpotsandtraps everyyear,”saidRuhl.

Clammingandharvestingmussels arealsopopularactivitiesinthebays. Thereareseasonsandareasoftheestuarywhereclammerscanharvest.

“Therearealsosomepollutants, andourfilterfeederslikeclamscan accumulatethosetoxins,”Ruhl warned.“Makesureyouareclamming inthecorrectareas.”

BirdingisanotherpopularrecreationalactivityaroundtheInland Bays.

“Theospreyjustshoweduplast week.Weareararelocalspaceformigratoryspecies,”Ruhlsaid.“Youcan sharethatinterestandspiritwith otherbirders.”

TheDuPontNatureCenterislocatedatSlaughterBeachinMispillion, and“Wehaveanamazinghorseshoe crabspawnthisspring,whichwill drivetherufaredknot,”athreatened speciesthatreliesontakinga Delawarepitstoptofeedonhorseshoe

crabeggsandfuelitslongmigration. “TheDupontNatureCenterislocated ontheDelawareBay,”henoted.

Lossofhabitatfromoverdevelopmentandsea-levelrisearethegreatest threatstotheestuary,saidDNREC’s Ruhl.

Tri-StateBirdRescuerepresentativesalsoattendedtheCIBeducationaleventandsaidthatcrabbing linesareabigculpritinbirddeaths.

“Agreathornedowldovetogetthe catchfromacrabbingline,andhegot caughtinthelineanddrowned.We arethecauseofthat,”ashumans,they said.

TheAssateagueCoastalTrust (ACT)alsopresenteditsideasonsafe boating.TheACThasbeenavoicefor cleanwaterintheregionfor50years.

“Assateagueisthejewelinourarea. WeareamemberoftheWaterkeeper alliance,”saidBrendaDavis,theexecutivedirector.

“TheCoastKidsprogramisaphenomenalkids’educationprogram,and Marinaisourfamilyeventscoordinator,whoalsoworksinourschools,” saidDavis.

AsalicensedWaterkeeperorganization,ACToverseestheregionof Virginia,MarylandandtheDelaware coastalbays.

ACTrepresentativesdiscussedideas includingmindingaboat’swake,best practicesforanchoring,andwatching forsunkenvesselsandmarinedebris. Thegroupalsonotedthatit’simportantforboaterstolearnpropertraileringtechniques.

“Checkyourtrailerforhitchhikers andforinvasivespeciesthatcouldtake aride.It’sabigdealforfreshwaterestuariesinparticular,”notedDavis. “Avoiddraggingyouranchor,which candamagethereefs.”

Wakescancauseshorelineerosion anddamage,anddisruptwildlifeand nestingbirds.

“Trashisabigissueinthebays.If youseeit,grabitandpickitup.Bottlesandtackleshouldalsobesecured,” shesaid.“Reportmajordebristo DNRECortheACTpollutionhotline.Ifyoutrytoremoveasunkenvesselyourself,itcanbecomeyour problemfordisposal,”notedDavis.

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Beebe’sAbessinioCampuswillhostthe SpringWellnessOpenHouseatthethe SpecialtySurgicalCliniconSaturday, April13,from11:30a.m.to2p.m.

BeebeHealthcareissettowelcomethe communityatitsSpringWellnessOpen HouseattheSpecialtySurgicalHospital onSaturday,April13,from11:30a.m.to2 p.m.

Thedayincludesameet-and-greetand toursthroughthehospital,aswellasskin cancerandwellnessscreenings,Narcan trainingandasimulationofBeebe’slatest technology—theIONEndoluminal, whichusedforrobot-assistedbronchoscopytodetectandremovelungcancer.

From11:30a.m.tonoonattendeescan meetLauraTolson,MSN,AG-ACNP,executivedirectorofsurgicalservicesandadministratoroftheSpecialtySurgical Hospital;MauriceWinkfield,executivedirectorofoncologyservices;andplasticsurgeonDaKotaUrban,MD.

Toursthroughoutthehospitalalso beginat11:30a.m.andruneveryhalfhour.Thoseplanningtoattendcansignup foratimeslotattinyurl.com/2s3w779h. Specialistsfromthehospitalwillguideparticipantsthroughthethreefloorsofthe SpecialtySurgicalHospital.

Skincancerscreenings,bloodpressure, glucose,totalcholesterol,aswellasDeterra (SafeMedicationDisposal)andNarcan trainingwillbeofferedonafirst-come, first-servedbasisthroughouttheevent.

BeebewillalsointroducetheIONEndoluminaldeviceusedforrobot-assisted bronchoscopy.Thetechnologycanhelpdetectandremovemassesorlegionsinthe deepestregionsofthelung.Bydetecting smallertumors,patientscanbediagnosed atanearlierstageoflungcancer,which greatlyimprovesthetreatmentoptions.

TheSpecialtySurgicalHospitalislocatedonBeebe’sAbessinioHealthCampus offofJohnJ.WilliamsHighway.Theaddressis19161HealthyWay,Rehoboth Beach.

JezzelleRepalbor,aseniorEnglish majoratDickinsonCollege,hasbeen namedtothedean’slistforthefall 2023semester.AgraduateofSussex Academy,sheisthedaughterofJesselynHareofGeorgetown.

Allstudentsearningapositionon thedean’slist-arecognitionofacademicexcellence-musthaveagradepointaverageof3.7oraboveona 4.0GPAscaleforthesemester.

DickinsonCollege,locatedin Carlisle,Pa.,wascharteredin1783. Formoreinformation,visit www.dickinson.edu.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

KatherineHayhoe,chiefscientistforthe NatureConservancy(TNC),andAnthony Leiserowitz,aseniorresearchscientistsat YaleUniversity,agreethatclimatechangeis causingsea-levelriseincoastalcommunities. Thewarmingwateriscreatingenhanced stormsurge,astheBethanyBeachareasaw withthedunebreachthatimpactedtraffic neartheIndianRiverInletlatelastmonth.

“Isclimatechangespeedingupandaccelerating?”askedHayhoeatanAspenInstitute ClimateeventinMarch.“Theanswerisbasic math.Theaveragetemperatureischanging andincreasing,basedoncumulativeemissions—notjusttheaverageCO2peryear. Theprojectionsaremuchhigherthanweexpected.”

“Wedon’twanttobealarmist,”sheadded. “Weneedalevelofcertainty.It’sbasicmath thatifwekeepproducingcarbon,theocean isgoingtorisefasterandfaster,intermsof temperature.”

“Areweatherextremesgettingworse?Yes. Wehaveknownthisistrueforalongtime. Thescientifictoolsunderestimateweather extremes,”saidHayhoe.“Somehappenat smallerspatialscales.Thereisahighgranularity.Wehavegridcells,andwithinthem youhaveaheavydownpour.Thetoolsweuse arebasedonphysics.”

“Climateischangingfasterthanatany

othertimeinhumanhistory,”shesaid.

“Icallthis‘globalweirding’insteadof globalwarming,”saidHayhoe.“Icametothis termwhenIwaswaitingatchurchtomeet mysonatSundaySchoolinWestTexas.A churchfriendsaid,‘Doyoufeelthatthe weatherhasgottenweirder?’”

Thisisanaturaltopicofconversationfor scientists,astohowthingsaremore“weird.” Forexample,therearebillion-dollarclimate impacteventseveryfourmonthsnowonaverage.ScientistsoriginallywarnedtheWhite Houseoftheimpactofclimatechangeinthe 1960s.

Buteventoday,onlyasmallpercentageof peopleareactiveinclimate-crisisresponse, accordingtotheTNC.

“Theyneedefficacyandsomebodytoask themtohelp.Whathaveouractionsalready accomplished.Ifyouask100peopleonthe streetifwearemeetingtheParisAgreement, thevastmajoritywouldsaynot.Iftheydo thinkaboutitthis,itisusuallyinadoom manner,thatnothingishappening.”

“Doomerismisthenewdelay,”saidHayhoe.“Let’seatdrinkandbemerry,because tomorrowwemaydie!”

LeiserowitzconcurredwiththeTNCassessment.

“Yes,millionsofpeopledowantthedetails.Buttheydon’thavethebackgroundor thetimetogetintothedetails,”hesaid.“It’sa booming,bustlingworld.Peoplehavelimited shelfspaceintheirheads.Isitvitaltheyknow

howtheclimatecycleworksorhowmany particlesofcarbonareintheair?”

TheYaleresearcherpresentedfivekey thingsthoselivingonthecoastsshouldknow aboutclimatechange:

•It’sreal.

•It’sus.

•It’sbad.

•Butthereishope.And…

•Mostscientistsagreewiththispremise.

“WewantallAmericansandallpeople aroundtheworldtohelpunderstandit,”said Leiserowitz.

Nationally,about64percentofAmericans saytheycareaboutglobalwarming.Thedemographicthatcaresthemostaboutclimate changeisLatinos,whoaremorewillingto getpersonallyinvolved,saidtheYaleresearcher.

“Theregionofthecountrywithgreatest concernistheGulfCoastandSouthTexas, whoaregettinghurricanesandsea-levelrise.”

“Fewerthan46percentofAmericans thinkthatclimatechangewillharmthem personally,”hesaid.“Theydon’tbelieveit harmsthepeople,placesandthingswealreadycareaboutandwealreadyloveinour lives.Untilthisissueofclimatechangebecomespersonal,”hepredicted,therewillbe littlechange.

Amongnewspaperreadership,74percent ofreadersandnews-activeAmericansare “veryinterestedinglobalwarmingstoriesand aboutwhetheritishappeningornothappen-

ing.Theywantmorestoriesontheimpacts ofglobalwarmingontheirlocalcommunities.Theywanttoknowmoreaboutwhatis beingdoneintheirlocalcommunitiestostop impactsofglobalwarmingandclimate.”

AccordingtoareportbytheCenterfor ClimateChangeCommunicationatYale,22 percentofAmericansareeitherdoubtfulor dismissiveaboutclimatechange—many sayingitisjustnatural.

“Peopleself-censor:Climatechangehas nowenteredtherealmofnottalkingabout climate—likereligion,politicsandsex,” warnedLeiserowitz.

“Wearelettingthetailwagthedog,”he concluded,notingthatthetermrefersto timeswhenfalseinformationoraperceived conclusionbasedonbiasbecomesthestandard.

“Thepointisnottotypecastthereaderor viewers,becauseconservativeshavejustas muchconcernaboutthefutureandlearning moreaboutclimate-changeimpact,or whethertherearehumancauses,”saidthe Yalescientist.

Peopleareaskingthequestion,“Itisalreadytoolate?”

“Wehavetoconnectthedotsbetween climatechangeandthepeopleandplaces thatourreaderscareabout,”hetoldmembers oftheenvironmentalpressatAspenClimate. “Thiscanbeafaithstory,artsandculture story.Youhavetogolaterallytoreachpeople.”

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncil,during aworkshopprecedingthecouncilmeetingthisweek,discussedimplementing guidelinesformeetingsandcouncil members’behavior,atthesuggestionof CouncilwomanKimberleyKaan.

NovotewastakenattheMonday, April1,meeting,butitemsdiscussedincludedacodeofconduct,ethics,dutiesof themayorandvice-mayor,howtohandle emergencymeetingsandpubliccomments.

“Iwashopingtheywouldpasssomething,butIthoughtitwaswell-received,” Kaansaidafterthemeeting.“Therewere somechanges,somethingsIhaveto changeregardinglanguageaboutwhen themayorandvice-mayorarebothout, butIgotfeedbackanditwaspretty good.

Duringthemeeting,shemadeamotiontopasstheguidelines,butthemotionwasn’tseconded.

“Alotofthisstuffiscommonsense fromobservationsImade—andIsatin councilmeetingsforafewyearsbeforeI ranforoffice,”shenoted.“I’vebeenlookingatbringingthisupsinceIwaselected, becauseIwanttomakesurewe’reallon thesamepageandmakesurethereisa leave-behindforincomingcouncilmembers.

“Ithinkthewaywedothingsnow tendstocauseconfusion,”shesaid.“For example,everybodythinksthemayoris thetie-breakingvote.Theyaretheones runningthemeeting,andtheytendtogo insamedirection,clockwise,whenthey askforrollcall.Then,aftertheycallonall thecouncilmembers,theyvote.Anumberofpeoplesay,‘Themayoronlyvotesif thereisatie.’Ifeelbynotrotatingwho themayorcallson,itgivesamisimpression.Ifonepersonisalwaysperceivedto bethetie-breaker,thenifsomebody needssomething,theygototheperson whotheybelieveisthattie-breaker,” Kaansaid.

Kaansaidethicsare“nottightenough” andthatsheknowsofinstanceswhen councilmembersvotedonmattersthat involvedrelatives.

TheTowndoesn’thaveaFacebook page,andKaanisopposedtostarting one,because,shesaid,sheonceworkedin publicserviceandemployeestherewere directedto“monitorandcaptureevery singlecommentsomebodymade,”even wheninformationwasincorrectormisleading.Shesaidshedoeswanttoseethe Townupdateitswebsite,andsaidtown staffhavebeentrainedonhowtoaccomplishthat.

“Itwassupposedtobeupandrunning forJanuary,butitisn’t.Idon’tknow whereitis,but,youknow,everycouncil memberhastobeequallyinformed.I don’tseeanyreasonweallcan’tbe,”she said.

Thisweek,bye-mail,TownManager

JamieBurktoldtheCoastalPoint,“The Millsborocouncilapprovedfundingnew websitesforTownHallandthePolice Department.Thesenewsiteslookgreat andareexpectedtolaunchinthecoming weeks.”

Kaan’sdocument,discussedthisweek, alsoincludedaproposedcodeofconduct, statingnocouncilmemberhasmore powerthananyother,exceptpowersprovidedbythetowncharter,andthateveryoneshouldbetreatedwithequalrespect andhavethesameinformationwith whichtomakedecisions.

“Allcouncilmembersarerequiredto serveasamodelofleadershipandcivility tothecommunity,inspirepublicconfidenceinMillsborogovernment,workfor thecommongood,notpersonalinterest, prepareinadvanceofcouncilmeetings andbefamiliarwithissuesontheagenda, fullyparticipateintowncouncilmeetings whiledemonstratingrespect,considerationandcourtesytoothers,respectthe properrolesofelectedofficialsandtown stafftoensureopenandeffectivegovernment.Duringtowncouncilmeetings, membersshouldusetitlesandhonorifics, suchasMayor,or‘Mr./Mrs./Ms.’when addressingoneanother.Demonstrate professionalismandnon-partisanshipin allinteractionswiththecommunity and inpublicmeetings.Honortheroleofthe presidingofficerinmaintainingorderand equity,”theproposedguidelinesstate.

Theyalsosuggestcouncilmembers shouldnotusesocialmediatoexpressthe council’spositiononanissueoreditorialize.

Concerningethics,itstatespublicofficialsandemployeesmaynotusetheauthorityorinfluenceoftheirofficeto benefitthemselves,familymembers,businessassociates,orothersincircumstances thatcreateaconflictofinterest.

“Careshouldbeexercisedtoavoid eventheappearanceofimpropriety.In situationswhereaconflictdoesoccur,an officialisnotonlyprohibitedfromvoting onsuchamatter,butalsofromparticipatingindiscussions,participatingindeliberations,makingrecommendations, providingadviceandformallyorinformallylobbying,”itstates,addingthatitis theresponsibilityofeachcouncilmember toholdtheircolleaguesaccountable.

AdescriptionisincludedofMillsboro’scouncil-managerformofgovernment,statingitconsistsof“anelected towncouncilandappointedtownmanager”andoutlinesdutiesofthemayor andvice-mayorasvotingonmattersthat affecttheTown,appointingcommittees, receivingcomplaintsofnuisancesandviolationofordinances,andinemergencies, protectingthepublichealth,safety and welfareofthetown.

Concerningmeetingagendas,thedocumentstatesthetownmanagerisresponsibleforthepreparationandcontents,but councilmemberscanplaceitemsonthe agenda.

GalleryOneplanningbustriptoD.C.toseePhillipsCollection

Interestedartaficionadoscansignup nowtojointheMay8bustriptothe PhillipsCollection,aprivategalleryofextraordinaryartlocatedintheDuPont CircleareaofWashington,D.C.

“Bonnard’sWorlds”willbethefirst majorretrospectiveofPierreBonnard’s workatThePhillipsCollectionin20 years.Theexhibitincludessomeofhis mostcelebratedworksfrommuseums acrossEuropeandtheUnitedStates,and fromprivatecollections.

Thetripincludesthepriceofadmissionandaprivateguidedtouroftheexhibit.Followingthetour,participantswill havetheopportunitytoviewthefullcollectionofthegalleryand/orexplorethe shops,galleriesandrestaurantslocated withinwalkingdistanceofthePhillips.

Traveltoandfromthegallerywillbe inadeluxetouringcoachwithamenities fortravelcomfort.Snacksandwaterwill beprovided.Theapproximatetimeofdeparturewillbe7a.m.,returningabout 5:30p.m.Therewillbetwopickup/drop offsites:oneintheOceanView/Bethany areaandtheotherintheLewes/Rehobotharea.

Thecostofthetripis$122,dueatthe timeofreservation.Spaceislimited. MakeareservationbycontactingGallery Oneat(302)537-5055orbyvisitingthe Galleryat32AtlanticAvenue(Route26) inOceanView.

Lifestyle

ChefJoeySchillingMemorialFoundationcelebrateslegacyatSliderCook-Off

TheChefJoey SchillingMemorial FoundationhelditsinauguralChefJoeySlider Cook-Offhostedby SignaturesatBaysideon March24.Theevent, aimedatfulfillingthe foundation’smissionof supportingaspiring chefsinthefieldofculinaryarts,broughtfood enthusiaststogether fromacrossSussex Countytoraisefunds earmarkedforscholarshipsawardedtostudentsatitspartner organizations—the DelawareFoodBank andIndianRiverHigh School.

Joseph“Joey”

Schillingwas30when hepassedawayunexpectedlyonSept.26, 2022,fromheartrelated complicationsofhissecondstem-celltransplant.

“Thoughtragically brief,hislifewasnothingshortofextraordinary.Joeylivedineight differentstates,plustwo othercountries,andgotthechance totraveltofivecontinentsinhis life,”organizerssaid.“Thisallowed himtohavemanygreatexperiences onwhichtobuildhisculinarycareer.Growingup, hefoundjoyand inspirationincookingalongsidehis fatherinthekitchen,eventually leadinghimtopursueformaltrainingattheInternationalCulinary CenterinNYC .Joeywasarole modelforthestaffwhoworked alongsidehimasthechefdecuisine atBayside.Hehadapassionfor culinaryarts,atalentforcreating amazingdishes,andthedriveto teachothers.”

TohonorSchilling’smemory,the foundationorganizedtheslider cook-off,featuringcontributions fromlocalrestaurantsincluding Signatures,theBanquetgroupand 38DegreesfromBayside,inadditiontoBethanyBluesandthe DelawareFoodBank.

“Iamsoincrediblyimpressed withthecreativityofeachofthe competingteams.Theslidersareall sodifferentthatit’shardformeto

choosewhichoneIlikethebest,” saidBoardMemberMarkMarsden. Theeventsaw183ticketssold, withattendeestreatedtolivemusic bytheB-Siders,a50/50raffle,door prizesandaspecialtycocktail craftedbySignatures’bartendersin tributetoSchilling.Thehighlight oftheafternoonwastheculinary showdown,withattendeesindulginginsliderscraftedbythe participatingrestaurants.Ultimately,the“burntendsslider”createdbychefIsraelCotoc-Pecand restaurantGeneralManagerJen DysonofBethanyBluesclaimed boththepeople’schoiceandjudges’ choiceawards,earningrecognition fortheirculinaryprowess.

TheeventplanningcametogetherwiththesupportoftheBaysidemanagementandculinary teams.GeneralManagerBrian RashleyandSignaturesExecutive ChefLouOrtiz“keenlyunderstood thevalueoftheeventincreating pathwaysforyoungpeopletoattendculinaryeducation.”

“ManagingtheBaysideClubto

provideagreatexperienceforour membersandguestsisveryimportanttome,butIalsofeelpassionate aboutreachingintoourcommunity toprovideopportunitiesandlife changingeducation,”saidRashley.

“Preparingexcellentfoodiscertainlyoneofmyresponsibilities,” saidOrtiz,“butfindingwaysto support,teachandcreateconnectionswiththefuturegenerationof culinarytalentisjustasimportant”.

Organizerssaidtheywere thrilledtohaveateamfromthe newlyopenedFoodBankof DelawareCulinarySchoolinMilfordparticipatingasoneofthe competitors.LeadbyExecutive HeadChefTimHunter,theFood BankofDelawareculinaryteam presentedtheattendeeswiththeir ownscrappleslider.

“Ihaveneverevenwantedtoeat scrapple”saidoneguest,“butI’ve changedmymindnow!Theseare absolutelydelicious.”

InadditiontoHunter,the school’steamalsoincludedtwo culinaryinstructors,aswellassix

currentstudents.

“Beyondjustparticipatinginthe competition,theeventprovidedthe instructorsandstudentswithimportantandvaluableconnections withthechefsandmanagersfrom theothercompetitorsallofwhom arelocatedinSussexCounty.” Lookingahead,thefoundation aimstocontinueSchilling’slegacy throughvariousfundraisinginitiatives,includingupcomingcooking eventsandonlinedonations throughtheirwebsite.

“Wehadhopedthattoday’s eventwouldbefunandsuccessful butcouldhaveneverhaveimagined thelevelofenthusiasm,supportand incrediblegenerosityoftheparticipatingcookingteams,theguests andtheBaysideorganization,”said BoardPresidentJohnSchilling. “Weareoverwhelmedandso, so gratefulforhowthecommunity embracedthisevent.”

Formoreinformationonthe foundationortodonate,visit https://chefjoeyschillingmemorialfoundation.org/.

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ParticipantsandguestsposeforaphotoattheinauguralChefJoeySliderCook-OffheldatSignaturesatBaysideonMarch24.

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Oneof52U.S.submarineslostduringWorldWarII,theAlbacore’s wreckwasfoundoffthecoastof HokkaidobyaJapaneseresearcherin 2022.Johnstonandfellowresearcher SteveKatona,amemberoftheFort MilesHistoricalAssociation,conductedanextensiveanalysisofthe

wreckageandwroteareportforthe NavalHistory&HeritageCommand thatwasthekeyfactorconfirmingthe wreck’sidentity.

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April1-30

Craftkitsforages10-17— Youthages1017canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeachtopickupafreecraftkitto makearainbowmobile.Thekitsarefree, andavailableallmonth,whilesupplieslast. Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves.Formore information,visit https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

April4&5

Eclipseviewingglassesavailable— People cangetreadyfortheeclipseonApril8by stoppingintotheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeachandpickingupafreepairof eclipseglasses(whilesupplieslast).

April4-6

BunnyScavengerHunt— TheSouthCoastal LibraryinBethanyBeachwillhostaBunny ScavengerHuntthroughApril6.Stopinat thelibrary’smaindeskorchildren’sdeskto pickupafreescavenger-huntsheet.There are12bunniestolocateinthechildren’s room.Onceall12bunniesarefound,participantscanpickupaprizefromthemaindesk orchildren’sdesk!Formoreinformation ,visit https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

April5

SpringBulbTour— JoinStephenPryceLea, DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreek,whowillleadaspecialguidedtour andlearnaboutthedifferenttypesofspring bulbat2p.m.CostoftheBulbtouris$10 formembersandnon-members.Members areadmittedFreeandNon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedFreetothegardens,whenaccomp aniedbyanadult.Reservationsforthe guidedtourcanbemadebygoingtothe website: http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

April6

FamilyPromiseBrunch— MarkEngeberg, anindependentbranchleaderandfinancial consultantatCharlesSchwab’sRehoboth BeachIndependentBranch,hassignedonas theleadsponsorofFamilyPromiseofSouthernDelaware’s2ndAnnualInformational Brunch,heldat10a.m.attheAmericanLegionPost28inMillsboro.Thethemethis ye aris“HereWeGrowAgain”—reflecting theorganization’sslow,butsteadyexpansion ofservicesandsupportforfamiliesinSussex County.Formoreinformation,visitthemat familypromisesouthernde.org.

LegoClub— TheSouthCoastalLibraryinBethany Beachisinvitingparentstolettheirchild’simaginationrunwildatLegoClubonApril6at11a.m. Eachtimetheymeet,theyfocusonanewtheme, andLegosareprovided.Theeventisfree,for ages6-10years.Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.Parentsdonotneedtoregisterbut mustaccompanytheirchild.

April7

ColumbiettesMeetandGreet— TheBishop JamesC.BurkeColumbiettesofMillsborowill hostaMeetandGreetatOceanGrillinMillsborofrom2to4p.m.Thisisopentoall CatholicwomenwhomaybeinterestedinjoiningtheColumbiettesinservingthecommunity. Lightrefreshmentswillbeserved.Formoreinformation,callCarolynat(302)228-4387.

April8

EclipseViewingParty— TheSouthCoastal LibraryinBethanyBeachwillhostanEclipse ViewingPartyonApril8atnoon.Theywill offeranafternoonofeclipse-themedactivitiesintheirmeetingroom,includinglivestreamedcoverageofthesolareclipse,solar systemandeclipse-themedactivitiesforchildrenandfamilies,anda1,000-piecespacethemedcollaborativejig sawpuzzleforadults. Theywillalsobegivingawayfreeeclipse glasseswhilesupplieslast.Formoreinformation,visithttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

April9

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeetingat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.They willdiscussT.J.Klune’s“TheHouseinthe CeruleanSea.”

Dine&Donate— CrabcakeFactoryBaysidein SelbyvilleishostingaDone&DonatetobenefitLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubfr om9 a.m.to9p.m.Aportionoftheproceedswill benefittheLBWC’sscholarshipfundandits othercharitableinitiatives.Therewillalsobe a50/50raffle.

iPad/iPhonephotographycl ass— The SouthCoastalLibraryinBethanyBeachwill hostPart1ofathree-partclassoniPadand iPhonephotographywithprofessionalphotographerTomKennedyonApril9at10a.m. Kennedywillteachparticipantshowtotake greatphotosusingtheiriPhone/iPad.Topics inthethree-sessio nclassincludecomposition,adjustingcamerasettings,lighting,editing,savingandsharingphotos.Sessionsare April9,16(fieldtrip)and23,from10a.m.to noon.Thisisanin-personclassonly,and participantsmustattendallthreesessions. Theclassisfree,butparticipantsmustregisterathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

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PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidenceinreadingaloudasPAWSforReadingreturnstothe SouthCoastalLibraryinBethanyBeachon April9at4p.m.Childrenages5orolder readfor15minutesandmaybringtheirown bookiftheywish.Parentsmustcall(302) 858-5518toregister.

April10

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudywillbeheldatMariner’sBethelChurch everyWednesdayfromApril10throughMay 15.Therearetwotimes:10to11:30a.m.or eveningsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thegroupwill discussLisaHarper’s“PerfectLove.”Toregister,call539-9510,stopinorvisitthesite atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

Fe elingsRock— TheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeachonApril10at10:30a.m.will hostFeelingsRock,amusic,movementand moreprogramdesignedtohelpchildren youngerthan5andtheirfamilieswork througheverydayemotions.Theprogramis f ree,withnoregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanytheirchildren.

TrueCrimeClub— TheSouthCoastalLibrary inBethanyBeachwillhosttheTrueCrime ClubonApril10at2p.m.Participantscan sharetheirtheories,knowledgeandmemoriesoftruecrimecaseswithfellowtrue crimeenthusiasts.Ateachtwo-hourmeeting, theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrime case.Thismonth,theywilldiscussthemurderofCariFarver.Therecommended read (notrequired)isATangledWebbyLeslie Rule.Attendanceisfreeandin-persononly, forthose18orolder.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-inswillbeacceptedif spaceallows.

April11

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonat1776Steakhouseatnoon.The speakerwillbeGinaJennings,thefinance directorforSussexCounty.Thedeadl inefor reservationsisThursday,April5.Thecostof theluncheonis$19perperson,whichincludesgratuities,andpaymentismadeupon arrival.Tomakeareservation,emailWarren orJanieFulleratluncheon@narfe-de.org.Arriveby11:30a.m.tocheckin.

SpringPlanterDemonstration— Stephen PryceLea,theDirectorofHorticultureand EducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanic GardensatPepperCreek,willuselocalnaturalmaterialstoconstructafreshandlast ing springplanterattheGardensfrom11:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.Thecostis$10formembersandnon-members.Membersareadmittedforfree,andnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andyoungerare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationsfortheclassmaybe madeatdelawaregardens.org/events.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibrary,includingonApril11at10:30a.m.

Participantsages18orolderofallskilllevels willpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyand nurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipation only).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

Dementia-relatedbehaviors— EricaHolmes withtheAlzheimer’sAs sociationDelaware ValleyChapterwillgiveaone-hourpresentationattheSouthCoastalLibraryonApril11 at2p.m.,onidentifyingdementia-related behavior.Theprogramisdesignedforcaregivers,whowilllearnabouttipsandstrategiestorespondtosomecommonbehaviors (agitation,confusionandmore)exhibitedby individualslivingwithdementia.Attendance isfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

Jewelrymakingclass— ArtisanRiaCarraro andtheSouthCoastalLibrarywillofferafree jewelrymakingclassonApril11at4p.m.In thisbeginner’slevelclass,Carrarowillwalk participantsthroughmakingtheirownleather necklacewithbeads,andamatchingpairof earrings.Allmaterialswillbeprovided.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailable atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationisrecommended.)Peopleareeligible toattend threeart/craftclassesperquarter(March throughMay2024)butonlyonejewelry classpercalendaryear.Thosewhohavealreadyattendedthreeart/craftclassescan watchthefreeCreativeBugartvideotutorials ontheirownathomebyclickingontheCreativeBuglogoonthehomepageofthelibrary’swebsiteandtypingintheirlibrary cardnumber.(Ifthecardnumberstartswith somethingotherthan33812,visitthelibrary forassistance.)

April12

FrolicintheFolly— DelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekwillhostFrolicinthe Follyfrom4:30to6:30p.m.Therewillbe wine,music,literefreshmentsandlocal artistsatwork.Sweetswillbeprovidedby DiFebo’sbakery,musicbyVinceVarrassiand aplanterdemonstrationbyStephenPryce Lea.Singlememberticketsare$75,nonmembersingleticketsare$100.Couple memberticketsare$125,andnon-members are$150.Reservationsmaybemadeonline atdelawaregardens.or g/events.

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TinyHaikuCanvas— Peoplecancelebrate NationalPoetryMonthwithafuncraft throughtheSouthCoastalLibrary.People caneitherattendtheprogramin-personon April12at2p.m.orpickupagrab-and-go kit.Participantswillbelearningaboutthe shortJapanesepoeticformthehaiku.They willthenusediscardedpagesfrombooksto crafttheirownhaikuonasmallcanvas.The classisfree,forages13orolder,withall materialsprovided.(Thisclassdoesnot co unttowardthelibrary’scraft/artclass limit.)Callthelibraryorregisterinperson. Thegrab-and-gokitswillbeavailablestartingApril12anddorequireregistration.

April13

Multi-ChurchYardSale— Amulti-church YardSaleandBazaarwillbeattheHope CenteratMarinersBethelGlobalMethodist Churchfrom8to11a.m.ProceedswillbenefitEmergencyFundofSouthEastSussex Ministerium.Formoreinformation,call5399510orsendanemailto administrator@ marinersbethel.org.

Wine,Cheese&BeerTasting— OnSaturday,April13,theFriendsofCapeHenlopen StateParkwillhosttheirAnnualWine, Cheese&BeerTasting,featuringwinesfrom R&LLiquors,from4to6p.m.attheOfficer’s Club(atYouthCamp#3).Admissioncosts $27inadvance(atR&LLiquorsinLewes, TheLewesChamberofCommerceorthe Park’sMainOffice)or$30atthedoor.The ticketincludesthecostofparkentryanda commemorativewineglass.

April15

Midwestcookingdemo— CookingenthusiastscanjoinchefCharlesOppmanatthe SouthCoastalLibraryinBethanyBeachfora freecookingdemonstrationseriesfeaturing foodsfromeachregionoftheU.S.OnApr il 15at1p.m.,hewilldemohowtomake threetosixregionalinspireddishesfromthe Southwest,withtheMay29demofeaturing NewEnglandfavorites.Handoutswillbe availabledigitallyontheSouthwebsite.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.

Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometo gatherattheSouthCoastalLi braryin BethanyBeachonApril15at3:30p.m.“for amovienightsogooditshouldbecriminal”! Eachmoviescreeningfeaturesamovie basedonatruecrimeorwillbeatruecrime documentary.Lightsnacksareprovided,and attendanceisfree,atthiseventforthose18 orolder.Registrationandthefilmtitleare availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

April16

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— Usersofallskill levelsofiPad,iPhoneandotherApplecanattendtheSouthCoastalLibrary’ssupport grouponApril16at11a.m.Usersmeetto discussnewfeatures,sharetipsandask questions.Peoplecanattendinpersonorvia Zoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at(302)858-5518.

Comedy"OpenMicNight"

Friday, April 5 - 8 PM

Come and join Comic Headliner Johnny Watson as he hosts a night of laughter and fun with “Comedy Open Mic Night.” Come support your favorite local talent as they take a chance at being “Famous.” If you are interested in taking part in performing, you must purchase a ticket and enter a comment on your order with your name and act (Space is limited, sign up soon)

Children'sMagicMatinee withTomFoolery

Saturday, April 6 - 2 PM

Our Children’s Magic Show with Tom Foolery is a wonder and joy for children of all ages. Unlike other magic performances geared towards an older audience, even the youngest children may attend and experience the intrigue of Magic! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

FrancisMenotti

Saturday, April 6 - 7 PM

Francis Menotti is a leading magician in lm, theater, and TV. Renowned for his creativity, he's worked on hits like "The Immigrant" and "The Magni cent Seven," and served as a magic consultant for ABC's "Deception" and LA's Geffen Playhouse productions. Menotti amazed on "Fool Us" becoming one of the rst magicians to fool Penn & Teller!

Tickets on sale now at DickensParlourTheatre.com

31810 Good Earth Lane Ocean View, DE *All Performances Subject to Change

Pop-upBookSale— Thepubliccanstopby thelibraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale onApril13at10a.m.,offeringpreviousbest sellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children’s materialsandmoreatgreatprices,inthis salesponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.

CookingbytheBook— TheSouthCoastal Library’scookbookclubwillmeetonApril16 at1p.m.Eachmonth,participantsinthis cookbookclubchoosearecipefromthe samecookbookandthenmakeandbringin thedishtosharewiththegroup.Participants areencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes andhowtoimprovethem,aswellasthe bookitself.Theclubisawayforpeopleto meetmembersoftheircommunityandtry newfoods.(Participantsshouldbringcontainerstotakehomel eftovers.)Visitthelibrarywebsitetoseewhichcookbookwas selectedforthissession.Participationisfree. Adults18oroldercanregisterat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

April17

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudywillbeheldatMariner’sBethelChurch everyWednesdayfromApril10throughMay 15.Therearetwotimes:10to11:30a.m.or eveningsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thegroupwill discussLisaHarper’s“PerfectLove.”Toregiste r,call539-9510,stopinorvisitthesite atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

April18

BuildingRelationshipsWithGirlScouts

AAUWishosting“BuildingRelationships withGirlScoutsofChesapeakeBay”atBig FishGrillRehobothfrom11a.m.to1:30 p.m.ThespeakerisAmandaDavidson,volunteersupportspecialist.

Dine&Donate— NortheastSeafood KitchenwillhostaDine&Donateeffortto benefitSouthCoastalVillageVolunteers.A percentageoftheproceedsfo rtheevening willgototheSCVV,anon-profitthatenablesmemberstoremainintheirhomesby providingvolunteerhelpforseniors.

April19

SpringBulbTour— JoinStephenPryceLea, DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicGardensatPepper Creek,whowillleadaspecialguidedtourand learnaboutthedifferenttypesofspringbulbs at2p.m.CostoftheBulbtouris$10for membersandnon-members.Membersare admittedFreeandNon-membersp aya$15 admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmittedFreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsfortheguided tourcanbemadebygoingtothewebsite: http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

April20

PokerScrabble— TheJustin’sBeachHouse PokerScrabbleandFunCarRallye#10will takeplace,withregistrationrunningfrom10 to11a.m.atHookedUpRawBar.Adrivers’ meetingwilltakeplaceat11a.m.,withthe firstcaroffat11:15a.m.Thist akesplace rainorshine.Thecostis$30percar,with prizesawardedfortopcars.Playerswillbe drawingaseven-cardpokerhand,picking sevenlettersformakingyourbestwordand answeringquestionsusingyourobservations anddeducationskills.TheRallyecarmust havebothadriverandnavigatorandberegisteredtobestreetdriven.Formoreinformation,callBobL.at(443)299-9125orBobS. at(845)656-5438.

FriedChickenCarryout— Th eBishopville (Md.)VolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywill beholdingaFriedChickenCarryoutatthe mainstationonSaturday,April20,fromnoon to2p.m.Ahalf-chicken(breast,leg,thigh, wing),frenchfries,coleslawandrollcost $15.PreorderinadvancebyApril17,at (619)922-9950.

SelbyvilleMuseumopen— VisittheSelbyvilleMuseumfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober,beginningApril20.VariousRailroad andTownartif actsdatingbacktotheearliest townagriculturaldaysthroughlate20thcentury,andpolicememorabiliaareondisplay. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue (underthewatertowerneartheintersection ofRailroadAvenueandW.ChurchStreetin downtownSelbyville).Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visit selbyville.delaware.gov.

April21

April24

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudywillbeheldatMariner’sBethelChurch everyWednesdayfromApril10throughMay 15.Therearetwotimes:10to11:30a.m.or eveningsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thegroupwill discussLisaHarper’s“PerfectLove.”Toregister,call539-9510,stopinorvisitthesite atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

April25

SpringRenewal— ElizabethRives,acertified naturalist,willhostSpringRenewal,Wonders ofthewoodlands,atDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekfrom11:30a.m.to 12:30p.m.Theguidedwoodlandstourcosts $1 0.MembersareadmittedtotheGardens forfree,andnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andyoungerareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationsforthetourcanbemadeonline atdelawaregardens.org/events.

April26

ArborDayNativePlantSale— Delaware BotanicGardensatPepperCreekwillhostan ArborDayNativePlantSalefrom9a.m.to4 p.m.Carefully-selectednativeplantsgrown onsitebystaffandvolunteerswillbeavailable.Agui dedtourwilltakeplaceat10a.m. forafeeof$10.Membersareadmittedfree tothegardens,andnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andyoungerare admittedfree,ifaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationscanbemadefortheguided touratdelawaregardens.org/events.

April27

EarthDayCelebration— DelawareBotanic GardensatPe pperCreekiscelebrating EarthDaywithfreeadmissionforthose whobringafooddonationfortheFood BankofDelaware.Aguidedtourisavailableat10a.m.fora$10fee.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfeeiftheydon’tbringina donation.Children16andyoungerareadmittedforfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsfor thetourcanbemadeonthewebsiteat delawaregardens.org/events..

SpringintoSummerExpo— The2ndAnnual “SpringIntoSummerExpo,”focusingon Latinobusinesses,willtakeplaceatCape HenlopenHighSchoolfrom1to6p.m.Registrationisfreefor¡DALE!members.RegistrationclosesatmidnightonApril14.Ifyou can’tlogintoyour¡DALE!account,getin touchwithsomeonefromtheLaPlazateam: Araceliat(302)864-3441,Ziulinat(267) 666-5975orKatyat(302)727-8576. OyVey5KandFunWalk— SeasideJewish Communityishostingthe10thannualOyVey 5KandOneMileFunWalkfrom9to11a.m. ThefundraiserforSeaside’sYouthEducationalFunddraw srunnersandwalkersfrom allover.TheSeashoreStridersisorganizing theevent,andofficialssaidtheyconsiderita favoritebecauseofthehomemadekugels thatareamongtherefreshmentsserved. Sign-upscanbedoneonlineat runsignup.com/Race/DE/RehobothBeach/OyV ey5KRunandWalk.Participantscanalsosign upthedayoftheevent.Theeventsponsoris Seaside.

RelationshipstoRedemption— Mariners BethelGlobalMethodistChurchishosting “RelationshipstoRedemption”from9a.m.to 4p.m.Formoreinformation,ortoregister, contactCraigC ourterthroughemailat csc1948@comcast.net.

AuxiliaryBreakfast— TheBethanyBeach VolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliarywillhave breakfastatSaltedRimfrom7:30to10:30 a.m.Thecostis$15foradults,$6forkids ages3-10.Acashbarstartsat9a.m.Walkinsarewelcome.Formoreinformation,call LindaSmithat(484)888-8654.

Relyonthetop-qualityexpertiseof AtlanticGeneralHospitalforallyourbreast healthneeds–fromdiagnostictesting andbiopsiestominimallyinvasivesurgical treatmentsandmore.

TheRehobothArtLeaguewill welcomeguestartistFranciscoLoza toitscampusinApril.Lozawill teachatraditionalMexicanpressedyarnartformtoolderchildrenand adultsonSaturday,April13.The classforthoseages9to15willbe heldfrom10a.m.tonoon,andthe classforthose16orolderwillbe from2to4p.m.

Loza’sworkshopwillfocuson ArteenEstambre(pressedyarnart) —anartistictechniquethatincorporatesyarnandwax“tocreatevibrant compositionsfulloftexture,movementandlife.”Lozaisaself-taught artistwhohasspenttwodecadescollaboratingwithHuicholartistsand theircommunitiesincentralMexico, whereheoriginallylearnedtheArte enEstambretechnique.

Registrationforthe“PressedYarn Art(ArteenEstambre)withFranciscoLoza”classisviatheRehoboth ArtLeague’swebsite.Thecostofthe classis$40formembersor$50for non-members.Visitrehobothartleague.orgtobook.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentof theMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthefourth WednesdayofeachmonthattheOceanCity (Md.)AmericanLegionPost166on23rdStreet atnoon.AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,livinginWorcesteror SussexCounties,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.For more information,call(410)430-7181oremail websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeetson thesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSalem MethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhour fromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visit selbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogical Society,theGenealogistinResidenceprogramis onthefirstSaturdayofeachmonthfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.intheReadingRoomatthe LewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSociety willbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailable forresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIP Meets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpaired persons,andmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthattheMasterson centeratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3p.m.New membersarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call/text/leaveamessageat(240)315-4361.

GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubeveryWednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperiencelevelsare welcome.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivicClub ofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreekCountryClub at10a.m.Theorganizationhasexpanded throughoutSussexCounty,andhasbeenservingthecommunityfor98years.TheClubisa non-profitorganization,formedinfriendship anddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending, sendanemailtotherese.r.gross@gmail.com.

Lord BaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCateringin Millville.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea.For moreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,at Lordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301) 543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotarymeets weeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleevery Thursdayat8a.m.Formoreinformation,call Brendan Crottyat(302)858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin 1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub(LBWC)is celebratingits90thanniversaryofserviceto SussexCounty.LBWCisanon-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthethirdMondayofevery month(SeptemberthroughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCreekGolf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin local schools,scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitable organizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.To learnmoreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingatthe BethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat 8:30 a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.All arewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentoworkon jigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor.Thisis free,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonlyaccepts bookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.onTuesdays.There isalistontheirwebsite,southcoastal.lib.de.us,of whattheydoordon’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus,meets everyThursdayforHappyHourfrom4to6p.m. atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54.Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577.

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&Sandwich ministryonthesecondWednesdayofeach month,fromOctoberthroughMarch,from 11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.andevery Tuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Gethelpwith virtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswithlawyersandsocial serviceappointmentsusingthenewTelehealth Kiosk.ANavigatorwillbeatthelibrarytohelp setupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— The Georgetown PublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanza intheLibrary/BibliotecaeveryWednesdayfrom 3:30to6p.m.Déjenosayudarlea:completar suspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirse enlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crear unavidamajor,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

PawsforPeoplereadingtime— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsforPeopleon thefirstandthirdThursdaysofeverymonth from4to5p.m.Readaloudtoafurry,friendly therapy companiontohelpinspirealoveof reading.OfferedbyPawsforPeople.Readersof allagesandstagesarewelcome.

Events

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ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschool ProgramonthethirdTuesdayofeverymonthat 1p.m.Everymonth,theyofferadifferentactivity forelementary-school-agedchildren. SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupofindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethefirst Tuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30p.m.at theBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyone iswelcome.Formoreinformation,callBonnie at 537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesday nightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.Justsign thebookandwrite“FlipFive”nexttoyour name.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat 6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneral publicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— American LegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFriday from4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7 to11p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneral publicareallinvitedtoplay.

Events

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom 4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom 7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneral publicareallinvitedtoplay.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMarinersBethel’s HopeCenterishostingluncheveryTuesday from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Theyserveachoice ofhomemadesoups,freshsandwichesand homemadedesserts.Carry-outisalsoavailable.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeetsthe third ThursdayofeverymonthatPizzaKing RestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisisopento anyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAl Liebeskindat(410)530-0064.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeetsat theDenatBearTrapDunesclubhousefrom11 a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethirdWednesdayof themonth.Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderie amongtheirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.For moreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbefoundat 38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5p.m. Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersand meeting locations,call(302)364-5830,orvisit https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebookpage athttps://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthesecondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofire hall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat6:30p.m.and allarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguest speakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMC hosts“TuningUptheTemple”onMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to9:45 a.m.atTheHopeCenter.Theclassesaresession-based,notdrop-in,socontactCarolLynch at(302)745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.com formoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChostsyoga classesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmor Room,upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Additionally,thereisalsoa classonSaturdays,from9:30to10:30a.m., with instructorsHeatherMurphyandMicole Linehan.Thereisa$5drop-infeeforeither class.Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHopeCenter gymeveryMonday,WednesdayandFridayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,sendanemailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware Multiple MyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom1 to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSue Iwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com. LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenteris hostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation, call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthefamiliesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsareheld ever yTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,atOcean ViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation, visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic Librar yhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento the public,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat3:30p.m.Reservationsarerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information,call(302)440-4866.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashoreChapter ofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuildmeetson thefirstMondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringinga boxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’sUnited MethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClub arehostingacruise-inatthechurchthesecond andfourthFridayofeachmonth,beginningMay2. There isnofee,andtherewillbecoffee,donuts andfellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator wantingtomeetandgreetotherscangettogetherattheMillsboroPizzaKingonThursdays from8to10a.m.TheARRLSectionManager usuallyattends.Formoreinformation,contact JackMagaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,KentCountyLibrar yandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannow communicatebyletterwithaNewZealander. Thisisafunwaytolearnaboutanothercountry andmakeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringinand pickupyourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366626 orcall(302)858-5518.

Beebe Medical Foundation is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Beebe Brunch!

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

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10:00 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M.

Signatures at Bayside Resort Golf Club 31252 Americana Parkway | Selbyville, DE

THIS UNIQUE EVENT WILL FEATURE Brunch | Bourbon Tasting | Bubbly Bar

Entertainment | Gift Card Pull & More!

FOR TICKETS, VISIT US ONLINE

beebehealthcare.org/BeebeBrunch or call the Foundation at 302-644-2900

Funds raised at this event will support Beebe’s South Coastal Health Campus in Millville – its 24/7 Emergency Department and state-of-the-art Cancer Center.

beebemedicalfoundation.org

NewlocallyproducedprogramsintroducedatDelmarvaPublicMedia

DelmarvaPublicMediaisintroducingnewlocally-produced programsforitslunchhour,includingthe“5-MinuteFly-By” newscastproducedweeklyby SalisburyUniversitystudents. The“LocallyProducedLunch” airsMondaythroughFriday fromnoonto1p.m.,starting April1,onWSDL90.7.

The“5-MinuteFly-By”local newscastwillbefollowedby “TheMPTRadioHour.”The newscastisreported,writtenand producedbySalisburyUniversity studentsinDelmarvaPublic Media’snewstudentnewsroom. “ TheMPTRadioHour”includestworegionalprograms fromMarylandPublicTelevision. “DirectConnection”isalocal public-affairsprogramfocusing onpersonalitiesfromallarenas. “StateCircle”providesup-tothe-minute,in-depthanalysisof majorissuesandpendingbillsat theMarylandStateLegislature. BotharehostedbyJeffSalkin.

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SalisburyUniversitystudentsMikeGrecoandRosalieCrosbyproducethe‘5-MinuteFly-by’newscast.

OnTuesdays,it’s“Fusion Fever”withhostRileySmith.Smith,a recentSalisburyUniversitygraduate,focusingonthegrowinggenreofjazzfusionandexploreshowjazzcontinuesto evolveandexcitelistenersandmusicians.

Smithisamusicianwhodiscoveredjazz onesemesteratSalisburyUniversityby takingajazztheorycourseandplaying guitarintheSUjazzband.That“snowballedfromacuriositytoapassion,”said Smith.

OnWednesday,listenerscanhear “BacktotheRoots,”hostedbyRalph Hickman.“BacktotheRoots”isan eclecticmixofclassicandmodernroots

musicfromnew andlegendary artists,featuringdeepcutstofan favorites.

Theprogramsjoinstationproducedstaples“OntheDownload”(Thursdaysatnoon)and theaward-winning“Delmarva Today”(Fridaysatnoon).

“Theseexcitingadditions showourcommitmenttodevelopingstrongandinterestinglocal programmingandtoworking withstudentsandhelpingto trainthejournalists,producers andmediapersonalitiesofthe future”,saidBryanRusso,DelmarvaPublicMedia’sdirectorof productionandoperations.“‘The LocallyProducedLunch’hour onWSDLisjustaglimpseat wherethingsareheadedand whatourlistenerscanexpectfor thefuture.”

Allprogramsareavailablevia broadcast,onlineatdelmarvapublicmedia.organdstreaming. Formoreinformationandschedules,gotodelmarvapublicmedia.org.

DelmarvaPublicMediaconsistsof threepublicradiostationsownedbytwo universities,theUniversityofMaryland—EasternShoreandSalisburyUniversity.

Obituaries

GailP.(Murray)Beynon,82

GailP.(Murray)Beynon,82, cherishedmother,wife,friendand confidantpassedawaypeacefullyon March10,2024,surroundedbyfamilyandfriends.ShewasbornApril 16,1941,toChristopherJamesMurrayandRita(Legault)Murrayof Watertown,N.Y.Itwasthereshedevelopedadeepsenseofhonesty,and azestforlifeandlearning.

Beynonwasacomputerpioneer, beingoneofthefirstwomencomputerprogrammersandadministratorsofherday.Shepursuedacareer inprogrammingbeginninginthe late1960sbyjoiningthefederalgovernment’sSmallBusinessAdministration.Shequicklyestablished herselfasavaluableasset,witha meticulousattentiontodetailandinnovativesolutionstocomplexchallenges.Professionally,shewasalways willingtolendahelpinghandand shareherknowledge.

Herpersonalinterestswerevast andincluded,amongotherthings, participationintheWashington, D.C.,area’sthrivingamateurtheater scene,includingmorethan20years’ associationwiththePr inceGeorge’s LittleTheatreandDaviesTheatre Workshop.Uponherretirement,she volunteeredwithboththeSouth CoastalLibraryinBethanyBeach, Del.,andtheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.Closertohome,shewasa superiorhomechef,hostandraconteur.Additionally,masterseamstress andliterarymavenmaybeaddedto heraccomplishments.Shetraveled extensivelythroughoutEuropeand theAmericas.

Inhersparetime,sheco-authored “TheCoumadinCookbook” andprofessionallyconsultedforseverallocal chefs,andsomuchmore.

Beynonembracedherfamily,both biologicallyandintentionally,and reveledinherrolesasmother,wife, sister,auntanddaughter.Herwarm smile,gentlespiritandfrankobservationstouchedthelivesofallwho knewher.

Herpassingleavesavoidinthe heartsofthosewholovedher,but thememorywillbecherished,and herlegacycelebratedforyearsto come.

Beynonwasprecededindeathby herparents;hersonChristopherM. Golden;herbrotherChristopher JamesMurray;andherspouse,GeoffreyBeynon.Sheissurvivedbyher sonsCarlandGreg;herdaughterin-lawDaphne;asister,Katherine Theresa(Murray)Belles;sister-inlawLutfyaMurray;grandsonKyle; andgreat-grandsonsFreddieand Hunter.

Aprivatecelebration-of-lifewill beheldinhonorofBeynon’slife.In

lieuofflowers,thefamilykindlyrequesteddonationsbemadetoVFW Post7234inOceanView,Del., and/ortheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company,locatedinMillville,Del.

“Thoughshemaybegonefrom oursight,herinfluencelivesonin thelivesshetouchedandthework sheaccomplished.

“Restinpeace,mother,daughter, sisterandfriend,untilwemeet again.”

MasonPhillipHaro,17

MasonPhillipHaro,17,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawaysuddenly onWednesday,March27,2024.He wasborntoHeatherReneeLecates andPhillipAaronHaroinLewes, Del.,onMarch14,2007.Hewasa junioratIndianRiverHighSchool inDagsboro,Del.,whereheplayed lacrosse.

Hewasknownforalwayshavinga smileonhisface,andhisfriendsand classmateswillrememberhimasthe lifeoftheparty.Whenhewas younger,hewasheavilyinvolvedin martialarts.Helovedwatchingthe UFCandlateraspiredtobecomean MMAfighter.Hewasabright,talentedandlovingkidwhoenjoyed fishing,havingbonfiresandhanging outwithhisfriends.Healsoloved completingelaborateLegosetsand gamingonlinewithfriends.

Harolovedhavinglong,meaningfulconversationswithhismother, Heather,withwhomhehadanunbreakablebond.HetookgreatpleasureinrunningtheChesapeakeBay BridgeRunwithhisfather,Phil.He enjoyedgoingwithhisstep-dad, Brian,tosportingevents.Heloved hissisters,teachingthemhowto drawandplaygames.

HeworkedatHighStakesBar& GrillinWestFenwickIsland,with hismotherandstep-father,where thestaffandcustomerslovedhim.

Harowillberememberedbyhis motherandstepfather,Heatherand BrianDeLuca;father,PhillipHaro; sisters,ChelseaShipp,Madelyn DeLucaandPenelopeDeLuca;maternalgrandparents,DeniseStevensonofSelbyville,TedStevensonof TexasandSteveLecatesofEaston, Md.;paternalgrandparentsKimCysewskiofCaliforniaandMarkFrese ofHarrisburg,Pa.;andstep-grandparents,SusanandButchDeLucaof Havertown,Pa.;uncles:Andrew Stevenson(andTracy)ofSelbyville, ZachStevenson(andAmanda),also ofSelbyville,StevenFreseofPennsylvania,EdFreseofPennsylvania andJeremyHaroofCalifornia;aunts MelissaKelly(andTim)ofHavertown,Pa.,StephanieLecatesofEaston,Md.,LauraFoster,alsoof Easton,andMonicaHaroofCalifornia.Heisalsosurvivedbyseveral cousinsandcountlessfriends.

Avisitationwasplannedfor Wednesday,April3,2024,atthe OceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.,followedby afuneralservicetobeginat1p.m. BurialwastofollowatGateof HeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrecommendeddonationsbemadein Haro’smemorytotheIndianRiver HighSchoolLacrosseTeam,c/oIndianRiverHighSchool,29772ArmoryRoad,Dagsboro,DE19939. Condolencescanbesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MichaelEdward“Mike”McCabe, 75,ofBishopville,Md.,diedThursday,Feb.1,2024.Hewasbornin Salisbury,Md.,sonofthelateClay D.McCabeandGladys(Bishop) Pecore.

Hewasacomputerspecialistfor AtlanticComputerTech.Heenjoyed hispokerclubfriendsandservicein theU.S.Navy.

Inadditiontohisparents,McCabewasprecededindeathbya daughter,DawnReneeMcCabe.He issurvivedbyasister,PattiB.Feeheley(andRobertStipe)ofSelbyville, Del.;fourstepchildren,Suzanne Overton-O’Hara(andStephanie), MichaelOverton,LisaLarson(and Tom)andTonyOverton(andTallie); anephew,MikeBowden;agreatniece,KerryBowden;andgreat-great niece,WrenBalme.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onThursdayApril11,2024, attheBishop-HastingsFuneral Home,19S.MainStreet,Selbyville, Del.Friendsmaycallonehourbeforetheservice.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

ThomasRitchie‘Tom’Park,79

ThomasRitchie“Tom”Park,79, ofDagsboro,Del.,formerlyofAnnapolisandBowie,Md.,passedaway onMonday,March25,2024,at ChristianaCareHospitalinNewark, Del.HewasborninWashington, D.C.,onJuly8,1944,sonofthelate WilliamAnnandParkandHallie May(Clark)Park.

Heproudlyservedhiscountryin theNationalGuard,andworkedasa papersalesexecutivewithXpedx

MichaelEdward ‘Mike’McCabe,75

Obits

PaperCompany,retiringin1999.

AfterretiringtoDelaware,hebecameveryactiveinhishousingdevelopment,SeagrassPlantation, whereheservedonseveralcommittees.Helovedthebeach,gardening andbuildingbirdhouses,andreceivedabeautificationawardfrom OceanCity,Md.,forhisgardening designwithhisbirdhousesthateach grandchildpainted.Hewillberememberedforhisloveoffamily,especiallydotingonhisgrandchildren andhiscollectionoftoolswhichhe sharedwithhisfriends.

Inadditiontohisparents,Park wasprecededindeathbyasister, MargaretAnnNorth.Heissurvived byhislovingwifeof56years,Carol A.(Quigg)Park;twosons,Craig

Park(andPatricia)andPatrickPark (andJennifer);fourgrandchildren, HalliePark,GracePark,AidanPark andHunterPark;abrother,Bill Park;andtwosisters,MaryJoScarbathandHallieMayGalloway.

Friendsandfamilymaygatherat 11a.m.foravisitationbeforethe MassofChristianBurial,whichwill beheldatnoononThursday,April4, 2024,atOurLadyofGuadalupe CatholicChurch,35318ChurchRd., Frankford,Del.Intermentwillfollow atGateofHeavenCemeteryin Dagsboro,Del.Flowersarewelcome, ordonationsmaybemadeinPark’s nametotheAmericanCancerSocietybyvisitingwww.cancer.org.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JosephHenryTrilling,85

JosephHenryTrilling,85,of Frankford,Del.,passedawayon

Thursday,March14,2024,atBeebe MedicalCenterinLewes,Del.Born inWashington,D. C.,hewastheson ofthelateJosephPaulandMary Helen“Fischer”Trilling.

ThelongtimeproprietorofMaggie’sRestaurantinNorthwestD.C. andmanageratHechinger,heserved hiscommunitiesasanactivemember oftheGeorgetownBigBrothers, LionsClubandKnightsofColumbus.Joeandhiswife,Lucille,togetherservedtheCatholicchurch andschoolcommunitiesofOurLady ofVictory,St.Martin’sandSt.John Neumann,organizingfundraisers andcommunitygatheringsandsponsoringsportsteams.

Enjoyingretirement,“Racetrack Joe”enjoyedmanyyearssinginghis favoritesongs,suchas“Blueberry Hill”and“IrishEyes”duringHarpoonHanna’sHappyHourinFenwickIsland.Hisfavoritepastimes werebettingonhorses,fishing,crabbingandstorytelling.Hehada cheerydispositionforallwhowould listenandhaveabeer.

“WhenIrisheyesaresmiling Sure,’tislikeamorn’inSpring IntheliltofIrishlaughter

Youcanheartheangelssing

WhenIrishheartsarehappy Alltheworldseemsbrightandgay AndwhenIrisheyesaresmiling Sure,theystealyourheartaway”

Trillingwasprecededindeathby belovedwife,LucilleCorbinTrilling; andsiblingsJanePonton,Gayle Trilling,ConnieMooreandJimmy Trilling.Heissurvivedbyhischildren,ValerieAwadofOrlando,Fla., LauraWilliams-HofacreofGermantown,Md.,ScottTrillingofBoyds, Md.,andJeffTrillingofBethesda, Md.;siblingsRobert“Bobby” Trilling,MaryAnnLansinger,Joan Wooton,MargaretMillerandDiane “Bubba”Tehaan;13grandchildren; sixgreat-grandchildren;andhis longtimepartner,MillieWeisbergof Baltimore,Md.

Amemorialservicewillbeheld onMonday,April15,2024,at Bishop-HastingsFuneralHomein Selbyville,Del.Thefamilywillreceiveguestsat1p.m.,withthe prayerservicetobeginat2p.m. Guestswillbeinvitedtojointhe familyforagatheringtentatively plannedtooccuratHarpoon Hanna’simmediatelyfollowingthe service.Inlieuofflowers,donations inhismemorymaybemadetothe WoundedWarriorProjectat www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

TheDoMore24fundraiserwas asuccessfortheSelbyvillePublic Library,andwhilethefinaltotalis stillbeingcalculated,thelibrary broughtinatleast$57,726.

“Thelibraryanditsstaffwould liketothankalltheindividual donorswhomadethispossible,” representativessaid,“including somebusinessesthatmadegenerouscontributions—specifically, HotelBethanyBeach,Chaberton EnergyandPAQSolutions.The communityturnedoutinabigway forthelibrary,andDirectorKelly Klineandherstaffarefeelingvery supported.”

AmeeBearne,developmentdirectorofChabertonEnergysaid, “ChabertonEnergyismorethana communitysolardeveloper,weare dedicatedtobeingacommunity member.Weneedreliableandinvaluableservicesthatareprovided byentitiesliketheSelbyvillePublic Library.Ittakesavillagetosustain avibrantandvitalcommunity.”

Themoneythatwasraisedfor thelibrarybytheDoMore24 campaignwillgotowardcurrent andfutureoperatingcosts,which Klinesaidhaverisen37percentin thelastthreeyears.Openingthe newbuildingwillalsocauseexpensestoriseforthelibrary,she said.Whiletheyareestimatinghow muchitwillcosttorunthenew building,shesaidit’simpossibleto

Fromleft,supportersoftheSelbyvillePublicLibrarycelebratethefundraisingsuccessduringtheDoMore24campaign.Pictured,fromleft,areBellmoorInn&Spa GeneralManagerGarthHuffman;HotelBethanyBeach’sareadirectorofpeopleand culture,AmyLordan;HotelBethanyBeachOperationsManagerLisaBacon;SelbyvillePublicLibraryDirectorKellyKline;andLibraryAssistantAutumnGardner.

accuratelypredicttheexpenses untiltheysettleintothenewspace thisfall.

Alongwiththeupsurgeinoperationalcosts,therehasalsobeena sharpriseinlibraryusebythe community,Klinenoted.Lastsummeralone,morethan9,000people

visitedthelibrary,withmorethan 3,000people—adultsandchildren —participatinginthesummerprogramsthelibraryoffered.

AlthoughtheSelbyvillePublic LibraryreceivesfundingfromState ofDelaware,SussexCountyand TownofSelbyvillegovernmentsfor

theiroperations,thelibraryhasto raiseadditionalmoneyinorderto fullyfunditsbudget.

“Peoplemaynotrealizethatthe SelbyvillePublicLibraryisanindependentnon-profitorganization, notagovernmententity,”explained Kline.“That’swhyyoursupportof fundraiserslikeDoMore24areso importanttothelibrary’sfinancial sustainability.”

Klinesaidtherearewaysfor peopletohelpwiththelibrary’s budgetaryneeds.Theycanvisitthe supportlinksontheirwebsite, wheretheycanpurchasealwaysneededitemsontheirAmazon WishList,makedirectcontributionsmonetarily,andsponsortheir monthlycirculationtotalsbybeing aCheckoutChampion.Klineand herstaffalwayswelcomedonations ofindividuallywrappedsnacksand bottledwaterfortheirkids’programs.

Ofcourse,Klinenoted,oneof theverybestwaystosupportany publiclibraryistouseit.

“Comein,participateintheprograms,checkoutbooksandmake useofthetechnology.It’sagreat waytomeetpeopleandlearnabout thecommunity.”

Formoreinformationonhowto help,foroperationalhours,anda fullcalendarofupcomingevents, visittheirwebsiteat

https://www.selbyvillelibrary.org.

Ticketsavailablefor2024Beach&BayCottageTour

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Libraryannouncedthisweekthat ticketsforthisyear’stourarenow availableonthetour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.For the32ndanniversaryBeach&Bay CottageTour,10homeswillbepresented.

“Thehybridtourwassosuccessfulin2022and2023,ourcommittee agreedtobringitbackthisyear,” saidKathyGreen,tourchair.“So thatasmanypeopleaspossiblecan experienceandenjoyour32ndtour, patronswillhavetheirchoiceofenjoyinganall-virtualtouroramixof anall-virtualtourplusin-person visitstosixpreselectedhomes.Our popularvirtualoptionallowsfriends andfamily,nomatterwherethey’re located,toenjoythebeautyofour coastalcommunity,”Greensaid.

All10homeswillbeavailable virtuallyfromJuly14throughAug. 4,andthesixin-personhomeswill beopenonJuly24and25.

“Whiletherewillbenolimiton thenumberofvirtualpatrons,we’re limitingthenumberofin-person ticketsforsaleto1,000,”said Green.

For2024,comboticketholders mayvisitthein-personhomesoneitherWednesday,July24,orThurs-

day,July25,butonlyonevisitper homeisallowed.

TheCottageTourissponsoredby theFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLi-

brary,andallnetproceedsdirectly benefitthelibrary’soperations.

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Abeautifulporchsetupatahouseonlastyear’stour.

AuthortodiscussnewWWIIbookatApril14FiresideChat

Award-winningauthor JamesB.Conroywilljoin theLewesPublicLibrary’s FiresideChatseriesfora discussionofhisnewbook

“TheDevilsWillGetNo Rest:FDR,Churchill,and thePlanthatWonthe War”Sunday,April14,at 5p.m.atthelibrary,111 AdamsAvenueinLewes. Theeventwillalsostream liveonlineviaZoom.

“TheDevilsWillGet NoRest”isthefirstfull accountoftheCasablanca ConferenceofJanuary

1943,thesecret10-day parlayinMoroccowhere FDRandChurchillhammeredoutawinningstrategyatthetippingpointof WorldWarII.

“Conroy’saccountisa masterclassinstrategyby thelegendarystatesmen, generalsandadmiralswho overcametheirdifferences, transformedtheiralliance fromanecessitytoabond, forgedawar-winning plan,andglimpsedthe postwarworld,”organizerssaid.

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JameB.Conroywillbeonhandtodiscusshisnewbook,‘TheDevilsWillGetNoRest,’attheLewesPublicLIbrary.

Conroywillbeinconversationwith

PaulSparrow,anationallyrecognizedexpertonFranklinandEleanorRoosevelt

andtheformerdirectoroftheFranklinD. RooseveltPresidentialLibrary&Museum.

Seatingislimited,and registrationisrequired.At registration,participants willbeaskedtoselectinpersonoronlineattendance.Toregister,visitthe library’swebsiteat lewes.lib.de.usorcall(302) 645-2733.Participantsare beingencouragedtosupporttheauthorbypurchasingasignedcopyof thebookfromlocalindependentbookstore BrowseaboutBooks. Bookswillalsobeavailableforpurchaseand signingattheevent.

Conroyisanhonorary fellowoftheMassachusettsHistoricalSociety. Heisaformermemberof theAirNationalGuard andagraduateofGeorgetownUniversityLaw Center.Hepracticedlaw until2020andpreviously workedasasenatepress secretaryandcongressionalchiefofstaff.Conroy’sbook“Lincoln’s WhiteHouse”sharedthe LincolnPrizeandwontheAbrahamLincolnInstitute’sannualbookaward.

TicketsonsaleforRehobothBeachJewishFilmFestival

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)iscontinuingitspartnershipwith SeasideJewishCommunitytopresentthe ninthannualRehobothBeachJewishFilm Festival(JFF),April10-14attheCinema ArtTheater(CAT)inLewes.Thefive-day filmfestivalisopentothepublicandfilm societymembers.Thisyear’sfestivalprogramwillhaveaselectionof11films,from documentariesandfeaturestoforeigntitles.Afewsocialreceptionswillbeannouncedsoon.

Aspartofthefilmsociety’sspring mini-festivalseason,theJewishFilmFestivalpresentsJewishvaluesformedfromthe pastwith21stcenturycontributionsin food,culture,philanthropyandfaith.This year’sJFFPlanningCommitteeselected fourHolocaustdocumentarieswithemphasisonJewishwomen’sexperiencesand theircouragetosurvive.Onesuchtitleis theApril15theatricalreleaseintheatersof “Irena’sVow,”whichwillpremiereaspart oftheJFFonApril10at7p.m.atCAT.

“TheJewishCommunityunderstands morethanevertheimportanceofrememberingitshistoryandcontinuestoreaffirm itsfaith,workandsupportforallcommunitieshereinSussexCounty,”saidMarty Rosensweig,RBFSBoardofDirectorsvice presidentandJFFPlanningCommittee member.“Wehopeyouwillfindvaluein theplanningcommittee’sfinalselection suchadiverseline-upoffilmsthattouch ontheHolocaustfromawomen’sexperience.WevisitJewishlifestyleswiththe 1950sdocumentary‘TheCatskills’and touchonJewishfaithtodayin‘Rabbion theBlock.’Aspecialthankyoutoour2024 PremiereSponsor,JewishFederationof Delaware.”

Ticketsareon-salenow.JFFtickets cost$12perfilmforthepublicandRBFS members.Studentratesareavailableatthe boxoffice.Viewthecompletelistingof filmtitlesandpurchaseticketsat https://www.rehobothfilm.com/jewishfilm-festival,orvisitorcallthesociety’s CATBoxOfficeonWednesdaythrough Sundayfromnoonto5p.m.

Note:TorespecttheJewishSabbath, SeasideJewishCommunityarenothostingthefilmsonFridayeveningandSaturdayafternoon.

ConfirmedJewishFilmFestivaltitles include:

•“RabbiontheBlock”(documentary), Wednesday,April10,at4p.m.

“RabbiontheBlock”isadocumentary thatshowshowablackRabbibringstogetherJewsofallcolors.TamarManasseh, thecharismaticrabbiandcommunityactivistfromthesouthsideofChicago, wantsAfricanAmericansandJewstobecomecloserallies.Withonefootfirmlyin eachofthesetwocommunities,BlackJews likeTamararethenaturalbridgetohelp overcomedecadesoffearlymisunderstanding,andlackofcommunication.The2023 film,madeintheU.S.,runs88minutes andisnotrated.

FormerSeasideJewishCommunity RabbiBethCohenwillleadapost-screen-

ingdiscussionwithattendees.

•“Irena’sVow”(feature),Wednesday, April10,at7p.m.

“‘Irena’sVow’isanextraordinarywar dramathatfollowsthelifeofPolishnurse IreneGutOpdykewhowascaughtina Germanrounduptobeusedasaslavelaborer.ShebecomesaGermanarmy major’shousekeeperandrisksherlifeto concealadozenJewswithinthemajor’s home.ShewasawardedtheRighteous AmongtheNationsmedalforherremarkablecourage.”The2023film,madein Poland/Germany,runs121minutesandis ratedR.

•“AQuestionofSurvival”(documentary),Thursday,April11,at5p.m.

“‘AQuestionofSurvival’isacompellingdocumentaryaboutthelegacyof theHolocaustintheBalkans,asseen throughtheeyes—andconflictingmem-

ories—ofthreeBulgarianJewishsurvivors inNewYork.ChaimZemach,acellist; RobertBakish,anengineer;andMisha Avramoff,asocialworkerontheLower EastsideofManhattan,werelivingwith theirfamiliesinBulgariaduringthecountry’salliancewiththeNazis.Afterthewar theirfamiliesleftBulgaria.Thethree youngmenonlygraspedhowclosethey cametodeathaftertheyarrivedinNew Yorkandlearnedthefateofmillionsof EuropeanJews.Therealizationofhow theynarrowlyescapedthedeathcampshas leftthemquestioningthevalueoftheirexperiencesandtodebatewhethertheyare trueHolocaust‘survivors.’”The2023film, madeintheU.S.,runs55minutesandis notrated.

•“StayWithUs”(feature/foreign), Thursday,April11,at7:30p.m.

“‘StayWithUs’isaheart-warmingand

charmingcomedyinspiredthefilmdirector’sfraughtrelationshiptotheJewishfaith isaboutfaith,familyandacceptance.After threesuccessfulyearslivingandworkingin America,French-JewishactorandcomedianGadElmalehdecidestomoveback hometoParis.Hemisseshisfamilyand friends.Or,atleastthat’swhatGadtells hislovingyetoverbearingparents,Régine andDavid.However,it’snotlongbefore hisparentsfindoutthetruereasonfor theirson’sreturn—afteralongperiodof ambivalencetowardshisownJewishness, Gadhasofficiallydecidedtoconvertto Catholicism.Dumbfoundedbyhissudden obsessionwiththeVirginMary,andwith onlyfiveweeksbeforehisbaptism,Gad’s familyendeavortobringhimbacktoJudaismforfearoflosinghimforever.”The

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2022film,madeinFrance,runs90minutesandisnotrated.ItisinFrenchwith Englishsubtitles.

•“NoNameRestaurant”(feature/foreign),Friday,April12,at4p.m.

“‘NoNameRestaurant’isaspiritedculture-clashcomedyabouttwomenofstrict religiousfaiths.Tosavethesynagogue, oncethelargestintheworld,frombeing shutdown,Ben,anultra-OrthodoxBrooklynJewvisitingJerusalem,issentouttobe thedesperatelyneededtenthmanforthe ceremoniesofPesach.Havingmissedhis planeandbeenkickedoffthebusinthe Sinaidesert,hislasthopeisAdel,a grumpyBedouinlookingforhiscamel. Whentheircarbreaksdown,itbecomesa matteroftheirverysurvival.”The2023 film,madeinGermany,runs121minutes andisnotrated.

•“WhoaretheMarcuses?”(documentary/foreign),Friday,April12,at7p.m.

“‘WhoaretheMarcuses?’isaninspiringdocumentarythatuncoversthefascinatingstoryofamysteriousLongIsland Jewishcouplewhosehalf-a-billion-dollar gift toIsrael,thelargestsinglegiftinthe historyofthestate,inspirespeaceandclimateactionthroughwatertech.Thefilm meticulouslyweavestogetherthelifestoriesofthismysteriouscouple,Lottieand HowardMarcus,whowecometolearn wereHolocaustrefugeesleadingaquiet

lifeinamodestSanDiegoapartment.Astonishingly,theychosetobequeaththeir substantialwealthtoBen-GurionUniversityoftheNegev,withaclearobjectiveof advancingthestudyofwatermanagement.

Theirunderlyingaspirationwastoplaya roleincontributingtoregionalconflictresolutioninIsraelandchampioningpeace throughinnovativewatersolutions.”The 2023film,madeintheU.S.,runs88minutesandisnotrated.

•“TheLongestNight”

(documentary/drama),Saturday,April13, at3p.m.

“‘TheLongestNight’isapowerfuldocumentarythatbeginsonthebrinkofthe secondPassoverholidayin1980,whena teamoffivecommandosaffiliatedwiththe PopularFrontfortheLiberationofPalestine(PFLP)breachesthenorthernborder fenceandinfiltratesKibbutzMisgavAm. TheirobjectiveistoseizeKibbutzmembersashostages,intendingtonegotiatethe releaseofprisonersfromIsraelijails.However,mostKibbutzresidentsareabsent,attendingaconcertthatnight,leavingthe communitypartiallydeserted.ThecommandostargetasmallKibbutzhouse,believingittobeafamilyresidence.When theyrealizethisisinfactadormitoryfor veryyoungchildren,it’salreadytoolate.” The2022film,madeinIsrael,runs109 minutesandisnotrated.

•“LessThanKosher” (feature),Saturday,April13,at6p.m.

“‘LessThanKosher’isamusicalcomedyaboutViv,whoat20wasapromising

youngsinger.At30,herfailingmusiccareerhasforcedherbackintohermother’s basement.Butwhenthisself-proclaimed BadJewlandsass-backwardsintoajobas aCantoratherfamily’ssynagogue,she’s thrownintoawildrideofillicitaffairs, drugtrips,tensefamilydrama,self-discoveryandsomeseriousJewishbops.”The 2023film,madeinCanada,runs67minutesandisnotrated.

•“999:TheForgottenGirls”(documentary),Saturday,April13,at8p.m.

“‘999:TheForgottenGirls’isapowerful documentarythatrevealsthehiddenstory about999unmarried,youngJewish womenregisteredforgovernmentservice inasupposedshoefactorythatendedup landingtheminAuschwitz.Whowere theseyoungwomen?Whyweretheychosen?Howdidahandfulsurviveoverthree yearsinthedeathcamp?”The2023film, madeintheU.S.,runs87minutesandis notrated.

FilmmakerHeatherDuneMacadam willhostapost-paneldiscussionwith ticketholdersimmediatefollowingthe screening.

•“TheStoryofAnnetteZelman”(feature),Sunday,April14,at2p.m.

“‘TheStoryofAnnetteZelman’isaromanticdramasetin1942thatcomparesto RomeoandJuliet.ShewasJewish.Hewas Catholic.AnnetteandJeanwantedtoget married,butJean’sparentswereopposed. AnnetteZelmanwasreportedtothe Gestapobyherfiancé’sfatherandwassent toAuschwitz.Basedonatruestorytoldin

thebook‘DénoncerlesJuifssousl’Occupation’(‘InformingonJewsduringtheOccupation’)byLaurentJoly.”The2022film, madeinFrance,runs93minutesandisnot rated.ItispresentedinFrenchwithEnglishsubtitles.

•“TheCatskills”(documentary),Sunday,April14,at5p.m.

“‘TheCatskills’isanentertainingdocumentaryontheriseandfalloftheBorscht Beltinthe1950’s.Withatroveoflostand-foundarchivalfootageandacastof charactersendowedwiththegift ofgab, ‘TheCatskills’journeysintothestoried mountaingetawaynorthofNewYorkCity thatservedasrefugeforJewishimmigrants fleeingpovertyandforothersalavishplaygroundforaffluentJewishfamilies.Standupcomedianssharetheirbestshtickwhile formerwaiters,entertainers,anddanceinstructorsrecounttalesofthefamily-runresortsandbungalowsthatinspiredfilmslike ‘DirtyDancing.’”The2023film,madein theU.S.,runs85minutesandisnotrated. Therewillbeapost-screeningpanelvia ZoomwithfilmdirectorLexGillespie. Thefestivalisofferingsponsorshipopportunitiestosupportthefestivalbyhostingafilmsothatthefestivaldoesn’trely solelyonticketsalestocoveroverhead costs.It’salsoanopportunitytocelebratea specialeventorrememberafamilymember.Tolearnmoreabouthostingafilm, sendanemailtoinfo@rehobothfilm.com orvisitrehobothfilm.com/filmfestivals.A percentageofthefestivalsaleswillbenefit theSeasideJewishCommunity.

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FRIDAY

2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (28) ESPN 7 p.m.

It’s been an incredible season in NCAA women’s basketball, and the offensive excitement continues with this first semifinal game of the NCAA Tournament title. NCAA Women’s Final Four action live from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

Blue Bloods (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Another new episode of this seminal police procedural means another step closer to the end. As the closing chapter for the Reagan family continues, patriarch Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) serves New York City as the police commissioner.

SATURDAY

2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur (11) WBAL 12 p.m.

Following the first two rounds and 36-hold cuts, this third and final round of competitive play between the best women amateur golfers in the world takes place. Broadcast live from the greens of the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

The Mummy (60) AMC 8 p.m.

Brendan Fraser plays American adventurer Rick O’Connell in 1999’s “The Mummy,” which airs as part of a Mummy franchise marathon. This first film sees Rick save the world from reawakened Imhotep’s (Arnold Vosloo) destructive search for his long-lost love.

SUNDAY

2024 CMT Music Awards (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Kelsea Ballerini returns to host the CMT Music Awards for the fourth consecutive year, which will be held live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Last year’s winners include Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, the Zac Brown Band and Kane and Katelyn Brown.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

In the premiere of this miniseries, Toby Jones stars as a wrongly blamed Post Office manager in England. When money began disappearing from various branches, the government blamed its managers. However, the problem was the Post Office’s own system.

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Drive (44) DISC Gold Rush: White Water Gold Rush Gold Rush: White Water (N) Gold "Wild West Gold"(N) Mysteries (N) Gold Rush-Res. (45) HIST The UnXplained UnXplain "Signs of Alien Life" The UnXplained The UnXplained (N) (:05) The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained (46) ANPL Tanked "Tank of Jericho" Tanked Tanked Tanked Tanked Tanked (48) DISN (:10) <+++ Monsters University ('13) Jessie Monsters (N) Monsters (N) Gabby Duran (:35) GhostDisney'sRaven RavenJust

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MONDAY

Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

It’s hard to imagine a more in-tune pairing than singer Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin. Together, they’ve given the world songs like “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man” and “Candle in the Wind.” 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 9 p.m.

Be honest, your office pool was wrecked ages ago. But it’s still worth tuning into one of the last vestiges of pure sport: March Madness. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship game airs live from State Farm Stadium.

Lakefront Empire (41) HGTV 10 p.m.

The Lake of the Ozarks doesn’t take kindly to newbie realtors as new agent Gerardo starts making rookie mistakes. Will it cost him his first major deal? Then, Peggy deals with dueling interior designers who are completely full of themselves.

TUESDAY

FBI

(6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Missy Peregrym, Zeeki Zaki and Jeremy Sisto all return in a brand-new episode from Season 6 of this New York-based series. The series follows agents working in the city’s FBI office, tackling the challenging cases that arise within the concrete jungle.

Password (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Keke Palmer hosts this classic game show, joined by Jimmy Fallon as this season’s team player. Each episode follows as celebrities team up with quick-thinking individuals in hopes of winning cash, with this week’s guests being Nikki and Brie Garcia.

The Invisible Shield (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

The world of public health has kept us living longer for decades. However, public trust is fickle. Disinformation, science deniers and government distrust hobbled COVID vaccination efforts, ultimately forcing administrators to refine their approach.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands are no match for the underhanded and clever play of the remaining castaways. But with sunscreen at a premium and host Jeff Probst looking for some shade, the challenges are becoming too much to bare. Get it?

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

With hooked beaks, razor-sharp talons and a taste for flesh, raptors are the top of the airborne food chain. This documentary looks at the latest discoveries and the extraordinary behaviours of everything from giant eagles to miniature falconets.

Chicago P.D.

(11) WBAL 10 p.m.

It’s Wednesday in the Windy City, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to check in with Voight (Jason Beghe) and his Intelligence Unit. This week, while returning from furlough, Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) goes undercover in a tricky drug case.

THURSDAY

NBA Basketball

(19) TNT 7:30 p.m.

For a long time, the New York Knicks have effectively been the punching bags of east coast — especially their Eastern Conference rival, Boston Celtics. Although this season’s Knicks look better than they have in a while, the Celtics look even better.

Farmer Wants a Wife

(5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Early to bed, early to rise, give a single farmer a chance at a wife. Host Jennifer Nettles helps male farmers find love with a group of single women, all willing to give up their city ways in order to feed cattle, bale hay and kick boots in the country.

Station 19

(7) WMDT 10 p.m.

Nothing can last forever, but for now, the seventh and final season of this hit series burns brighter than ever, raging on with a new episode. Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason Winston George, Grey Damon, Jay Hayden, and more make up the series’ now-beloved cast.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thegoalkeeperandthegirls’lacrosse mega-goal-scorermadelastWednesday, March27,adaytoremember.

Juniorshot-stopperChloeMegee recordedher100thcareerstopwith:51remaininginthefirstquarterofIndianRiver HighSchool’s11-10HenlopenConferenceovertimelosstovisitingSmyrna.

“I’veknownChloeMegeesinceher freshmanyear,andthegrowthI’veseenher achieveisawesome,”saidIndianRivergirls’ lacrosseheadcoachLoganRyan.“Watchinghergether100thsaveandfinishwith 14stopsforthegamemademeveryhappy. She’sbeenworkingsohard,goingto camps,playingtravellacrosseandworking withassistantcoachMyaParks.”

TheMegeecelebrationonlyheightened theanticipationthatmostofthespectators inthestadiumwerefeeling.

Justovertwominutesintothesecond stanza,seniorgoal-scoringsensationKylie Harristalliedherfourthgoalofthegame.

Her16thgoalofthe2024seasonand 185thmarkerofhercareerputafittingclimaxtothe“KylieCountdown”bymaking hertheschool’slacrossegoalscoringleader, amongbothboys’andgirls’players.

“Ididn’tthinktoomuchaboutbreaking therecorduntilthisgame,”saidHarris.“I gotsomereallygoodopportunitiesearly, andbeforeIknewit,myteammatesrushed me.ItwasathrillI’llneverforget!Itwas reallyexciting.Itmademefeelreallyspecial,thewaymyfamily,teammatesand coachesranonthefieldtocelebrateimmediatelyafterNo.186.”

Playwastemporarilyhaltedaftereach achievementastheirteammatestookamomenttocelebrate.Student-athletesrepresentingSmyrnaHighSchoolofferedtheir owngood-natureddisplaysofrecognition.

Harris,afour-yearstarteratIndian RiverHigh,surpassedIRattackMaxForrey’s185career-goaltotalthathesetlast spring.Forreyisstudyingandplayingmen’s lacrosseatEasternUniversityinSt.David’s, Pa.

“Iamhappytooffermymessageof congratulationstoKylieHarris,”saidForrey.“It’sahugehonortojoinsomeofthe mosthonorablelacrosseplayersatIndian RiverHigh.Ittakesalotofworktoget there.

“ItalkedtoKylieaboutlacrossemany timeslastyear,”headded.“Wesharedstories,knowledgeandinformationtohelp

IhopeIcancarryonthetraditionofhelpingmyteammatesandscoringgoalslike mysisterdoes.”

“Kylieconstantlyhasusinawe,”said Ryan.“Tobeabletobeapartofher lacrossecareerishonestlysowonderful. Thedriveanddeterminationshehasis somethingyoudon’tseeeveryday,andit’s inspiring.”

Harrisfinishedthegamewithsixgoals, fourshortoftheschoolrecordof10that shetalliedagainstLakeForestin2022,and 188forhercareer.

ChloeHarrisalsoexperiencedanunforgettablemomentwhenshetiedthegame at10-10with:04remaininginthefourth quarter.Chloefinishedthegamewiththree goals,and11fortheseason.

“Tobehonest,IwaslookingforKylie initially,”saidthefreshman.“ButwhenI sawher,Icouldtellsheneededabreather.I knewtimewasrunningoutandthatI neededtomakeamovefast,soIjust starteddodgingleft.Isawanopeningright nexttotheleftpost,soIshot!Icouldn’t evenseetheball,butIknewwhenmy teammatesallhuggedmeatoncethatI hadscoredthetyinggoal!”

“WeareexcitedtoaddChloetothe teamthisyear,”saidRyan.“Shehasreally provenherselftobeastandoutplayer.Her game-tyinggoalwasamazing.Sheisputtinginthework,pushingherselfandcreatingherownlegacy.”

Smyrnaimprovedto4-0overalland2-0 inconferenceplayafterwinningthegame, 11-10,onagoalbysophomoremidfielder GillianShaneinthesecond3-minute overtimeperiod.

GoalkeeperMegeekepttheIndians closewithher14savesinanoutstanding performancebetweentheposts.IRHSfell to2-2overall,and1-1inconferencecompetition.

“ChloeMageehasreallysteppedupand keptusinalotofgames,”saidKylieHarris. “Shejustkeepsgettingbetterandbetter eachseason,andI’msuper-proudofher.”

eachothergrow.Girls’lacrossemaybedifferentfromboys’lacrosse,buttheybothrequirehardwork,dedicationandpersistence toreachthetoplevelofathletes.I’mvery excitedtojoinherasoneofIndianRiver

High’smosthonorablelacrosseplayers.” “Kyliehasalwaysbeenarolemodelto me,”saidfreshmanChloeHarris,her youngersister.“Shecouldhavescoredmore insomegames,butshe’ssuchateamplayer.

“Lastyear,Smyrnabeatus22-3,”said Ryan.“Thisyear,ourgirlsfoughthard’til theveryendandcameoffthefieldwith pride.Weobviouslywantedthatwin,but ourmaingoalwastobebetterthanlast year.Theyprovedthat—notonlyto themselves,buttoSmyrnaandeveryteam we’veplayedsofar.Ourplayershavemet, andevenexceeded,everygamedaygoal they’vesetforthemselves.TosaythatI’m proudoftheteamwe’vebecomedoesn’t evenbegintoexplainmyappreciation.”

IRboys’volleyballbeatsSmyrnaforsecondstraightwin

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

JunioroutsidehitterLuigiDotoli recorded10killsand10digs,and sophomoresetterZachHirnexploded for27assiststoleadtheIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’volleyballteamtoa 3-0victoryovervisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalSmyrnaonWednesday,May27.

Hirnalsocontributedeightkills andeightdigsastheIndianswontheir secondstraightmatch,thisoneby2522,25-17and25-13.

Sophomoreright-sidehitterAmor Townsendlaunchedeightkillsasthe Green&Goldimprovedto2-1overall and1-1inconferencecompetition.

“AgainstSmyrna,ourattackersat thenetwereconsistentlyabletosplit orhitaroundtheirblock,”saidhead coachMikeMarkovic.“Wealsoserved theballatahighlevelandhadamore disciplineddefense.”

Markovicaddedthattheteamimprovedinthecategoryofblockingopponents’shots.

“InourfirstwinagainstAppoquinimink, onMonday,March25,wehad nineblocks,”saidMarkovic.“Thatwas amajorimprovementoverthethree thatwehadinourfirstmatchagainst CaesarRodney.”

IndianRiverHighboys'volleyballheadcoachMikeMarkovicispleasedwithhisteam’simprovedplayduringtheearlyseason.

IRbaseballsuffersfirstlossofseasonatSmyrna

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool baseballteamsuffereditsfirstsetbackoftheseasonwitha5-4lossat HenlopenConferencerivalSmyrna

onSaturday,March30. TheEagleseruptedforthreeruns inthebottomofthesixthinningon sophomoreTrevorRidgeway’stworundoubleandasacrificeflyRBIby sophomoreChasePritchett.

IndianRivertooka4-2leadwith

fourrunsinthetopofthefourthinning.SophomoreKaydenVaught contributedatwo-runsingle.Junior TreyHill’ssacrificeflyRBIand freshmanNolanStaniszewski’sinfieldgrounderalsoproducedruns.

Smyrnahadtakena2-0leadin

thefirstinningagainstIndianRiver sophomorerighthanderDylanGrise.

TheIndians’gameatWoodbridge scheduledforTuesday,April2,was rainedout.

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Veirstwin-brotheractinspiresteammatesandeachother

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theytakegreatdelightinmotivating eachother.

Theyalsoembraceplayingeffectively forthebenefitofinspiringtheirIndian RiverHighSchoolteammates.

FortunatelyfortheIndians’boys’ lacrosseandsoccercontingents,the ColeandLukeVeirstwin-brotheract continuestoearnravereviewsduring theirseniorseasoninDagsboro.

Thedynamicduohelpedthelacrosse teamrecordan11-6won-lostrecord— 11-1inHenlopenConferenceplay— en routetowinningthe2023Southern Divisionchampionship.Overtheprevioustwoseasons,thepowerfulpairhas enabledtheGreen&Goldtowinan impressive20oftheir32matches.

“Ibelievethatwebothworkreally hardtobeourbest,”saidColeVeirs,a 5-foot-6attackwhowearsjerseyNo.6 forheadcoachDavidSpencer’ssquad. “Wetakefeedbackwellfromcoaches andourteammatesinordertogrowas players.AndIthinkmybrotherandI seethingsthatputusastepahead,so weknowwhattodotomakethenext bigplay.”

TheVeirstwinsseethingswiththe supportofaveryimpressivelacrosseIQ. Thatenablesthemtoanticipatethe flowofplayandbeinapositiontofuel theIndians’offensiveattack.Through the2024season’sfirstfourgames,each twinhascontributedthreegoals,and

theyhavecombinedforfourassiststo helptheGreen&GolddefeatHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivision rivalDelmar.

“Formetobecomeabetterleader,I thinkitbecameimportanttofullyunderstand thegameoflacrosse,”said ColeVeirs,whoearnedFirstTeamAll HenlopenConferencehonorslast spring.“MybrotherandItendtoberespectfultoteammates,andhavepassion andgoodsportsmanshipwhenwe’re playing.Itisveryrewarding,sincewe bothworkwelltogether.I’malwaysvery happyandexcitedforhissuccess. WheneverIseeLukescoreagoodgoal andplaywell,itmotivatesmetomake thenextgoodplay.”

AccordingtoLukeVeirs,a5-foot-8 forwardwhowearsjerseyNo.4forthe Green&Gold,bothofthetwinspossessacollectivelacrosseIQthatenables themtobeintherightplaceattheright timeformakegamewinningplays.

“Wearebothveryfastandhavegood technicalability,”saidLukeVeirs.“We havegoodfieldawarenessandastrong IQoflacrosse,andthatreallyhelpsus.”

Thebrothersagreedthatthereare bothchallengesandrewardsarising frombeingonthesameteam.

“Sometimeswebuttheadsbecause it ’sabrotherlycompetition,”saidLuke Veirs.“It’satypicalbrotherlycompetition.Butourchemistryforthemost partissogoodthatItendtofrequently knowwhatCole’snextmovewillbe. Hissuccessmotivatesmelikeanyother

siblingrivalrywhereyouwanttodo better.Soit’sdifferentthanwitha teammate—it’satypicalsiblingrivalry whereyouwanttobebetterthanyour brother.”

TransferringtoIRHS

TheVeirstwinstransferredtoIRHS priortotheirsophomoreseasons,inthe fallof2021.Bothhavebeenstandout performersforthesoccerteaminthe fallandthelacrossecontingentinthe spring.

Onthesoccerpitch,LukeVeirs earnedFirstTeamAllHenlopenConferencekudos,andColeVeirswasa SecondTeamselectionafterhelpingthe Indiansposta10-5-3won-lost-tied markenroutetotheDIAAplayoffs. TheVeirsveeredthesoccerteamtoa 34-11-6markduringtheirthreeyears ontheIRpitch,includingSouthernDivisiontitlesineachoftheirfirsttwo seasonsinDagsboro.

“Forme,soccerandlacrossearevery different,”saidColeVeirs.“Igrewup playingsocceratRiverSoccerClubin Frankford,whereI’velearnedquitea bit.Forlacrosse,I’veonlybeenplaying thesportforfouryears.Tobecomeone ofthebestplayersIcanbe,Ialwaysgive 100percentinpracticesandingames.I alwaysrecallobservingthebestplayers onpreviousteamsandthethingsthey woulddosoIcouldtrytoduplicate them.”

“Lukeplayedoutsidebackwithincrediblespeed,whichallowedhimtofly downthesidelineontheattack,”said BrandtMais,IRHSsoccerheadcoach. “Hebalancedhisattackingskillswith theabilitytodefendbravely.He’snot afraidtobackdownfromanychallenge, andhehasthepacetotrackdownany dangerousopposingforward.Heisalso ateamplayerandhassteppedupwhen neededandplayedcenterback,anunfa-

Senior/Girls’ Lacrosse

The Indian River High girls’ lacrosse team celebrated two of its members’ impressive milestones during their overtime thriller against visiting Smyrna on Wednesday, March 27. Junior goalkeeper Chloe Megee (left) recorded the 100th save of her career late in the first quarter. Early in the second session, senior midfielder Kylie Harris scored her fourth goal of the match, her 16th marker of the 2024 season and the 186th tally of her illustrious career. As a result, Harris is the new career goal scoring leader for the IRHS boys’ AND girls’ programs. She surpassed boys’ standout attack Max Forrey’s career mark of 185 career tallies that he set during the 2023 season. Kylie finished the match with six goals, 18 for the season and 188 for her career.

Photo Credit to Butch Comegys

miliarposition,becauseitwasbestfor theteam.

“Colewasourgrittycentermidfielderwhoprovidedgoodbalancefor usinthemiddleofthefield,”Maiscontinued.“Hehasgreatone-on-oneskills bothoffensivelyanddefensively.Cole alwaysmaintainedtheresponsibilityto keepourteamrollingthroughdifficult passagesofplay.Hescoredacritical goaltohelpusbeatMilford,1-0,that setusupnicelyforthe2023playoffs.”

AccordingtoMais,bothtwinsprovidedoutstandingworkethic,selflessness andsoccerabilitythatenabled themtoserveasteamcaptains.

Thankfulfortheirfamily’sand coaches’support

BothColeandLukeVeirsarethankfulforthesupportthey’vereceivedfrom familymembers.

“Ourparents—Christianneand ChrisVeirs—watchalmosteverygame weplay,andthatmakesmewantto learnfrommymistakes,”saidCole Veirs.“IknowwhenIhaveabadgame, heisalwayswaitingformeafterwards andtellsmeIdidwell,evenifIdidn’t playmybest.Thathelpstokeepmy confidenceupandformetostaypositive.”

“TheyliftmeupwhenIhaveabad game,”addedLukeVeirs.“Andthey makeeverythingaccessible,suchasnew equipmentandtransportationtoand fromgames.”

Thetwinsarealsoextremelyappreciativeofboys’lacrosseassistantcoach ShaneForreyfortakingbothofthem underhiswingasnewcomerstoIRHS.

“Hewasthefirstpersontomakeme

feelwelcomedwhenIfirsttriedoutfor theIndianRiverlacrosseteam,”said Cole Veirs,whowillcontinuehiseducationthisfallateithertheUniversityof DelawareorEastCarolinaUniversity. “Mysophomoreyear,Iwasnewto lacrosse,andhedecidedtopushmeto becomeabetterplayer.Hehelpedme understandthebasicsofthegameand whatmyjobwas,soIcouldsucceedand helptheteamwin.Hehasalwaysbeen inmyeartomakemeabetterplayer andkeepmyheadstraight.”

AccordingtoLukeVeirs,Forrey“saw mypotentialandtookachanceonme. Everygamehesayssomethingtoget undermyskin,andIthinktomyself, ‘I’mgoingtoprovehimwrong,’”said LukeVeirs,whowillcontinuehiseducationateithertheUniversityof DelawareortheUniversityofNorth Carolina—Wilmington.“CoachForrey willalsoaskme,‘Areyougoingtoscore today?’Andthenyouhavetheconfidencethatyoucandothat.Hekeeps medowntoearthandfocusedonthe taskathand,whichhashadahugepositiveimpactonme.”

Indians’ boys’lacrosseheadcoach DaveSpencernotedthathehadassignedthetwinstotheteam’sjunior varsitysquadwhenthe2022season began.

“Buttheykeptimpressingthe coacheswiththeirattitude,hustleand solidplay,”saidSpencer.“Wemoved themup,andtheybecameimmediate contributorsonthedefensivemidfield. Theybothhavetremendousagilityand athleticismfromyearsofplayingsoccer, anditwasn’tlongbeforewestartedgivingthemmoreandmoreplayingtime.

“ Theybothputtheneedsofthe teamabovetheirownpersonalgoals. Lastseason,theirplaycontinuedto standout,andwemovedColetoattack. Hewasasolidcontributortoouroffense,andLukecontinuedtoexcelat thedefensivemidfieldposition.”

Whenthecurrentseasonbegan, SpencermovedLukeVeirstotheattack squadwithhisbrother.

“Theirhustle,determinationandattitudemadeiteasyforthecoaching stafftonamethem—alongwithsenior midfielderBryceJohnsonandjunior goalkeeperLoganDawson—ascaptains,”saidSpencer.“Theyhelpsetthe toneeachdayinpractice,andtheyplay justashardastheydointhegames. Theyhaveacompetitivespiritabout themselveswheretheydon’tbackdown fromachallenge,andthat’sjustagreat attitudetohave.

“Ibelievethattheirhardworkand positiveattitudeserveasaperfectexampleofwhatIndianRiverlacrosseisall about.Whenthey’reoutthereonthe fieldrunningandplayinghard,itmotivates otherstoplayjustashardthemselves.Theyhavebeenterrificleaders, andit’sgoingtobeexcitingtoseehow farwecangothisseason.”

SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•ButchComegys

Top,IndianRiver’s#6ColeVeirspreparestopasstheballduringWednesday’sgame vs.Woodbridgeathome.Bottom,IndianRiver’s#4LukeVeirsfiresashotatthegoal duringWednesday’sgame.

PickleballPoints

Upjumpedthepickleballcourt

ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Inormallywriteaboutthingsthat mighthelpmyfellowpickleballers,but todayI’mwritingaboutsomething thathappenedtomeoncourt.Iwas simplysteppingtomylefttoreceivea backhandreturnofserve,andthepickleballcourtjumpedupandslappedme intheface.

Well,afterthebigblackknotonmy foreheadstartedtosubside,IrealizedI wastheonewhoslappedthecourt.I hadnotfallensincecollegetennis practice,whenIrolledmyankleona leafonthecourt.Mypunishment:the tenniscoachmademetrainwiththe wrestlingcoachandhisnationallyrankedteam.Ireturnedtothetennis courtassoonasIcouldlimpand crawl,becausethoseguysweretough asnailsandgood-naturedlyenjoyed embarrassingmeintheweightroom.

I’mbigonfootwork,andthetwo daysbeforethisepisode,Iwasdoing toeraiseswithweights,steppingup

anddownontoaplatform,standingon abalance balltostrengthenmyankles. Ithinkmyfeetwereslightlyfatigued andsleepy,andmytoecaughtasI turnedlefttowardtheincomingball.It definitelywasn’tmyshoes,becauseI havealwaysmadesureIhavegoodand evenlywornshoetread.

AfterIstumbled,itseemedtome thatIspentthenext30minutestrying tocorrectmyfallinslowmotion.

Myhighschoolfootballcoachhad taughtmehowtorolloutofafall,and Iactuallyrememberthinkingtomyself asItriedtoexecutethatroll,“Iamso old andinflexibleIcan’tevenroll,so nowwhat,Coach?”

Allofthiswastwirlingaroundmy head,andmynextbestplanwasto throwdownmyleftarmandcatch myself.Afterall,theU.S.military mademedoplentyofpush-ups,sothis shouldn’tbeaproblem.Expectinga muscular,hairyarmtoappear,Irememberathin,wrinkledappendage aboutthesizeofamosquitostingeror injectionneedleappearinginmype-

ripheralvision.Whoordereda COVIDshot?

Atthatpointinmy30-minutefall, I suddenlyrealizedIwasindeeptrouble.Thefirstthingtohitwasmyleft artificialknee—andthat’stheone thingthekneesurgeontoldme:“Don’t fallonyournewknee.”Nextcamemy leftartificialhip—thesameonethat surgeonalsotoldmenottofallon.

What’sthatsongagain?“Theknee boneisattachedtotheheartbone…”

Inrecommendingheartsurgery,my cardiologisthadtoldmeIwasvery luckyIhadnotyetfallendeadonthe courtwithaheartattack.Afterwards, the heartsurgeonwhoperformedmy quadruplebypasstoldmethatitwould notbeagoodideatofallonmychest.

Fall,fall,fall.Everybodywastalking aboutfalls.Itoldhim,“Don’tworry aboutme,Doc.Ihaven’tfallensince collegewhen…”Well,youknowthat story.

Twothingssavedme:Mybig mouthisconstantlyinmotion,yakking awaywithwisecracks,andmyteeth

absorbedsomeofthefall.Butthelotterywinnerwasmybignose,which actedlikethetipofapogostick.Bong. Bong.(Thesecondbongwithabloody nasaltwang.)Bong.Bang.Bong-bongbang.Bong-bang.

Myforeheadhitseveraltimesbetweeneachbong-bong-bang,leaving mewithabigknotonmyforehead, twoblackeyes,averybloodyBong Bongnose,andlacerationsonmyhead andmypatheticwitheredarm.

I’vesaidthisoften:Ifyouhaveanythinglikethishappen,youwanttobe aroundagroupofpickleballerswho havestreetsavvyandfirst-aidkits handyintheirbagstocleanandsterilizeyourcutsofanyremnantsofairbornegooseandseagullbombings. TheyinsistedthatIlayinplacesothey couldaccessmycondition.Ithought tomyself,“Theymusthavebeenthe oneswhohittheirheadsifthey thoughtIwasgoingtopopuplikea jack-in-the-box.”

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DogfishHeadPickleBrawl!FestsetforApril6inMilton

Withpickleballcourtspoppingup acrossthenationandpickledrinks findingtheirwayontomenuseverywhere,DogfishHeadbreweryis combiningitsloveforbothbyhostingitsfirst-everDogfishHeadPickleBrawl!FestatitsMiltonbrewery onSaturday,April6,from11a.m.to 5p.m.

Withthebrewerysettotransform itsparkinglotintopickleballcourts foradayoffriendlycompetition, pickleballspotsquicklysoldout,but thebrewerywillbeservingup pickle-centricfoodandbeverages, includingthereleaseofDogfish HeadPickleBrawl!(thebeer),aswell

Pickleball

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Afterafewminutes—noideahow many—severalofmypersonaltriage teamwashedawaytheblood.They werekindenoughtoassistmeinmy walktomyhomenearby.Itoldthem nottotellmywife,andtheystartedto laughbecausetherewasnowaythey couldavoidtheelephantintheroom, whichwasthebloodyelephant-sized bloodyknotonmyforehead.

asbrand-newpickle-themedmerchandiseforfolkswhostillwantto joininonthefun.

“Withbothpickledrinksand pickleballtakingtheworldbystorm, we’retappingintofolks’lovefor both,tocraftaone-of-a-kindevent andbeerforpickleloversandpickleballplayers,”saidDogfishHead FounderandbrewerSamCalagione. “There’snothingquitelikeenjoying arefreshingbeerafteragame,and whilewe’reseeingthatfolksarelovingpickledrinksrightnow,there aren’tmanypickleball-themedbeers outthere.”

DogfishHead’sPickleBrawl!(6.7

Asakid,doyourememberHalloweenpranks,whenyoumightknock onadoorandthenrunaway?Thatis howtheydeliveredmetomydoor: Knock-knock,andthenthrewmeinto the houseastheyscamperedaway.No onewantedtoconfrontmywife.After all,IlookedasifImighthavejust beenaccostedonaNYCtransit,orasI walkedawayfromtheLAtrainstation, orevenNordstromsindowntown Boston.

Someonelateraskedmewhatthe ERnursesaid,andIresponded,“Are

percentABV)beer,hesaid,embodiestheessenceofanAmerican-style lager,craftedwithpilsnermalt, maltedwheatandflakedmaize.Itis theninfusedwithatouchof“pickled”inspiration,withaflavorfulspice medleyofEgyptiancoriander,Vietnameserobustablackpeppercorns, dillandceleryseeds,alongwithlocal seasaltandasplashofuniqueculinarybarrel-agedroséandChardonnayvinegars.

“Theresult?Alightandrefreshingbeerwithsubtleherbalandwarm spicenotes,culminatinginaclean, dryfinish—perfectforsippingafter agameofpickleball.”

youkidding?TherewasnowayI wouldgotoERandgivethemthesatisfactionofaskingifthiswasanother pickleballinjury,forcingmetorespond withmyownquestion:‘Howmany couch-potatostiffshaveyouencounteredthisweekwhopotato-chipped themselvestodeath?’”

Themoraltothisstoryisthat,besidesallthebest-laidplans,unanticipatedthingsstillhappeninlife,but thefreshairandcompanionshipof pickleballwithfriendshelpforestall thenaturalravagesanddementiaof aging.

Severalyearsago,myheartdoctors wereamazedthatIalreadyhadnot diedonthecourtwiththeheartdealt meatbirth,butbecauseofalifeof dedicatedexercise,Iwasstillableto walk/runinthesoftbeachsandforan hourormore,evenwhentheywere tellingmeIneededsurgery.Mywife cringedaftertheheartsurgeontoldme Ineededaseriousfive-houroperation, andI,thenstillindenial,respondedto

PickleBrawl!,thebeer,willbe availableondraft,foron-siteconsumption,andinfour-packsof16ouncecansto-goatDogfishHead’s Miltonbrewery,whilesupplieslast. Itispricedat$16perfour-pack.

Thosewhowon’tbeparticipating onthepickleballcourtscanalso comecheckoutthevendorson-site andtaste“dill-ectable”pickle-centric treats,aswellaswatchexhibition matchesfeaturingpickleballexperts fromFirstStatePickleball.

FormoreonPickleBrawlFest! andPickleBrawl!,thebeer,visit www.dogfish.com/events/.

thesurgeonthathewasalittlerotund himselfandprobablyshoulddietand playpickleball.

Idon’tknowifyouhavelooked aroundlately,butMotherNatureis muchmoredamagingtothebodythan anysportyouwilleverplay.Alittle stumble here,oratumblethere,seems tobeasmallpricetopaycomparedto whatshewilldotousifwedon’texerciseandlaugh.

I’llbebackonthecourtsoon,but firstI’llneedtogetnewshoeswith freshtread,andIprobablyshouldtry todevelopmyleftarmwithhand weightstoatleastenlargeittothinspaghettidimensions.I’llneedtodo toeraiseswithweights,stepupand downontoaplatform,standonabalanceballtostrengthenmyankles.

MywifehasalwayssaidIwashardheaded,buttheremaybesomeadvantagetobeinghard-headedafterall.

Laughalittle.Bong-bong-bang!

Forthethirdconsecutiveseason, thePBR(ProfessionalBullRiders) ChallengerSerieswillbuckinto OceanCity,Md.,againwelcoming fanstotheOceanCityInletonthe edgeoftheAtlanticOceanonMay31 throughJune2forthePBROcean CitySeacretsClassic.

Forthreedaysonly,someofthe bestbullridersintheworld“willbattlethesport’srankestbovineathletes intheultimateshowdownofmanvs. beastinaseriesshowcasingoneofthe mostexcitinglivesportingeventsto witness,”organizerssaid.

“OceanCityisthrilledtowelcome backPBRtothebeach,”saidRichard Meehan,mayorofOceanCity.“This adrenaline-pumpingeventhadgreat successthepasttwoyearsandweare excitedtobringthecompetitionback. Getreadytowitnesstheultimate showdownofstrength,skill,and couragerighthereinOceanCity, wheretheactionneverstops!”

“We’reexcitedtohavePBRreturn forthethirdyearinarow,”saidTom Perlozzo,directoroftourismandbusinessdevelopmentforOceanCity. “Hostingthiseventaddsexcitementto ourcommunityandsetsthestagefora greatstarttosummer.PBRconsistentlydeliversanunforgettableexperience,andwe’reproudtofeatureour cityasthevenueforthiselectrifying event.”

“There’ssomethingveryspecial aboutbullsatthebeach,making OceanCityoneofourtour’smost popularstops,coasttocoast,”said SeanGleason,commissionerand CEO,PBR.“Thepasttwoyears,we’ve hostedcapacitycrowdsintheOcean CityInletandarethrilledtocome backforthethirdstraightyear.”

“ThePBROceanCitySeacrets Classicisheldatoneofthemostcaptivatingvenuesacrosstheentire2024 PBRschedule,”organizerssaid.“In additiontoOceanCitybeingoneof themosttravelledtovacationdestinationsontheEastCoast,theOcean CityInletisnestledbetweenthecity’s renownedboardwalkandfamilyfriendlybeaches.”

Ticketsforthethree-dayeventare onsalenow,andstartat$40,taxesand feesnotincluded.Ticketscanbepurchasedonline atETIX.comandPBR.com,orby callingPBRcustomerserviceat1800-732-1727.Three-dayandtwo-day ticketpackagesareavailable,offering fansa20percentdiscountonselect pricelevels.

ThePBRChallengerSerieswill holdmorethan60eventsfromMay throughOctober,culminatingwithits championshipinlateOctoberinLas Vegas.ThePBRChallengerSeries providesadditionalcompetitiveopportunitiesforbullriderswhoareboth affiliatedandunaffiliatedwithaPBR

Teamsleagueteam.

ThePBRdebutedatthepicturesqueOceanCityInletinJune2022, as40oftheworld’sbestbullriders competedwithinfeetoftheAtlantic Ocean.

Backedbya2-for-4showing,EduardodeOliveira(NovaLacerda, Brazil)emergedthesupremecompetitor,winninghiscareer-firstPBR event.Oliveiraearned34.5Challenger Seriespoints,propellinghimtoNo.3 intheseriesstandings.Whentheseasoncametoaclimacticend,Oliveira finishedthecampaignrankedNo.29.

The2022seasonfortheChallengerSerieswasdominatedby2018 PBRRookieoftheYearKeyshawn Whitehorse(McCrackenSpring, Utah)whowontwoeventsandfinishedthirdattheChallengerSeries

ChampionshipinLasVegastobe crownedtheinauguralChallengerSeriesChampion.

WhentheChallengerSeriesreturnedtoOceanCityin2023,Alex Cerqueira(Iguatemi,Brazil)dominated,winningthePBROceanCity SeacretsClassicandcrackingtheTop 10inthetour’sstandings.Complimentsofthevictory,Cerqueiranetted 128ChallengerSeriespoints,vaulting toNo.7intheseriesstandings.When theseasonconcluded,Cerqueira,who loggedfouradditionalTop10efforts, finishedNo.10intheseriesstandings.

The2023ChallengerSeries ChampionshipwaswonbyAlande Souza(Taubate,Brazil)whoedged teenagephenomandrunner-upJohn Crimber(Decatur,Texas)byamere

27.33points.Souza’sseasonwasheadlinedbysixeventvictories,inaddition toanaccompanying13Top10finishes.

Thebullridingactionforthe2024 PBRChallengerSeries’OceanCity SEACRETSClassic,beginsat6p.m. onFriday,May21,andSaturday,June 1,andat2atp.m.onSunday,June2.

Allcompetingbullriderswillget ononebulleachinRounds1-3.FollowingRound3onSundayafternoon, theriders’individualthree-round scoreswillbetotaled,withtheTop10 advancingtothechampionshipround foronemoreoutandachanceatthe eventtitle.

Formoreinformationaboutthe PBRandtoseethefull2024PBR ChallengerSeriesschedule,visit PBR.com.

thatstartedtheFairwaytoHeavengolftournamentonWednesday,March27,at BearTrapDunesGolfCourseinOceanView.Twoofthe210ballsthatwerereleasedbyVanMeterfellintothehole,withthelowerspheredeclaredthegrandprizewinner.Thethird-placeballwaswithin2inchesofthehole.Thetourney, which washostedandmanagedbytheSt.Ann’sKnightsofColumbuschapter, grossedmorethan$50,000.Netproceedsfromthetourneywillbedonatedto variouslocalcharitiesandbenefitthoseinneed.

LEGALS

SELBYVILLE TO FLUSH HYDRANTS

The Town of Selbyville will be flushing its fire hydrants between 8 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. during the week beginning Monday, April 8, 2024

Residents and businesses are advised to check for discolored water, especially in their washing machines. If you observe discolored water, let your faucet run for a few minutes to see if it clears up. If it doesn’t, contact the water department at 436-8349. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. For more information, call Town Hall at 302-436-8314.

Again, watch for discolored water.

CP 20240329 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of April, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-12.00-335.00

Property Address: 21 RADCLIFFE DRIVE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/20/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/24/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of

ESTATE OF GARY MICHAEL CRAIG A/K/A GARY CRAIG C/O GARY CRAIG, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; SHANNON COLON, HEIR; GARY CRAIG, HEIR; PATRICK CRAIG, HEIR & SEAN CRAIG, HEIR (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240405 2T

SHERIFF SALE

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

Tuesday, 16th day of April, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:233-5.00-90.00

Property Address: 602 MITCHELL STREET, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/20/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/24/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BRIAN CONNER STORY (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240405

SHERIFF SALE

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

Tuesday, 16th day of April, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-12.18-54.00

Property Address: 22977 PINE ROAD, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/20/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/24/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TROY VIRDEN & KATHRYN A. VIRDEN (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES NOTICE OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

The annual election for the Millsboro Town Council shall be held at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.

Council vacancies: Two (2) Town Council members shall be elected, each for a term of three (3) years. One (1) candidate will be from District 1; and one (1) candidate will be from District 3.

Notice of candidacy: Anyone wishing to file as a candidate for the election must file a written notice of filing with the Town Manager by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Each candidate must file a “certificate of intention” or a “statement of organization” form. Slate will be posted from April 24, 2024 through May 15, 2024.

Candidacy requirements: Candidates for the Town Council must meet all of the following requirements: be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; shall have been a bona fide resident of the United States, State of Delaware, and Town for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of the election; and shall not have been convicted of a felony.

CP 20240405 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of April, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-674.00

Property Address: 26449 SANDPIPER DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/20/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/24/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES S. KNOTHE, ESQUIRE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD VINCENT GILBERT A/K/A RONALD GILBERT; DEBORAH A. GILBERT (HEIR) & NANCY J. GILBERT (HEIR) (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH 214

PARKWAY; BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Seasonal Overflow Parking, Project Number 2024-01 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to construct the parking lot as detailed on the site development plan for Seasonal Overflow Parking Area located in the Incorporated Town of Bethany Beach as detailed in the project plans and manual.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents. Documents will be emailed. Questions regarding this project, by prospective bidders, shall be sent to Mike Baiocco at mike.baiocco@outlook.com. Questions received prior to Tuesday, April 23, 2024, will be addressed via addendum if necessary.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Seasonal Overflow Parking

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

CP 20240405 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of April, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:233-13.00-8.02

Property Address: 22847 NINE FOOT ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/20/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/24/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANTHONY JOSEPH SHULTZ (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Dierdre Keating Vogel, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Dierdre Keating Vogel who departed this life on February 16, 2024, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Dale A. Vogel on March 28, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before October 16, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Dale A. Vogel

29435 Pembroke Landing Millsboro, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240405 3T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On April 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 270 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DAGSBORO FOR THE ADOPTION OF ADDING PART 4 WATER SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES CROSS-CONNECTIONS AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION, ARTICLE VIII, 270-20, ADOPTION OF RULES, ARTICLE 270-21, SURVEYS OF PROPERTIES

All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment. Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

CP 20240405 1T

STORAGE AUCTION OF DELINQUENCY

Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00a.m.

West Fenwick Self Storage

36773 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975

Storage Unit 528 & 533, Pete Brooks: Exercise equipment, large household appliances & furniture, entertainment equipment, automotive accessories, tools, sports equipment, lawn tools.

Storage Unit 213, John Linn: Furniture, bedding, restaurant décor, clothing.

Storage Unit 113, Judy Northrupp: Clothing, toiletries, furniture.

Storage Unit 919 & 436, Christine Laponzina: Clothing, office and kitchen appliances, totes, bins, furniture.

CP 20240405 2T

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20544

This End of Group Turnkey town home is located in the amenity rich community of Planation Lakes. 3 Level townhome offers 2 BRs/2.1 bathrooms, and lower-level space for of ce/rec room etc. Spacious Eat in Kitchen with tons of natural light, great for entertaining. Private driveway/1 car garage with room for storage. Community features an 18-hole Arthur Hills Championship golf course, two outdoor pools, pickleball and tennis courts, tness center. Reasonable HOA fees ($165/month) include lawn care and amenities. $274,900 (DESU2058286)

Call Mary Jo Cole (c) 443-615-4986

4

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has sweeping view of

Bayside! It has a 1 BD suite w/

entrance that can be used separately, so it’s like owning 2 condos in one! Rent both; Use 1 & rent the other; or Enjoy Both! Upgrades: 12x12 ceramic tile, SS, granite, wood oors, storage closet & more! Freeman Arts Pavilion, pools, pickleball, tennis, bar & grille, beach, dock, SUP, tness center & more!

$600,000 (DESU20498138)

Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

NEWPRICE

333 FAIRWAY LN, DAGSBORO

Dagsboro-Dream home in a quiet community with LOW HOA FEES. Located on a corner lot in The Greens at Indian River with backyard oasis and views of the pond. This home is spacious with 4 BRs, 2.5 BA. Features a grand foyer, a dining rm, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a cozy living room with a replace, a sunroom and screened in porch. Enjoy the peaceful views of the pond from the kitchen, screened-in porch, the deck and the backyard.

$649,900 (DESU2045974)

Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

built-in shed, outdoor shower and deck. Neighborhood amenities include a community center, exercise gym, 2 pools (one heated), a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak storage/canal access and fun activities.

$2,450,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

30302 SEA WATCH WALK, SELBYVILLE

NEWLISTING

29575 2ND STREET, OCEAN VIEW

To be built coastal gem, featuring the popular Dewey II model by Evergreene Homes and tucked away in a prime location on a private lane with westerly views of the Indian River Bay. With 4 BR 3.5 baths and 2500 square feet of living space, there is plenty of room for everyone. When you’re not immersed in the beauty of this home and its surrounding nature, visit the areas popular destinations. Its just a short journey to James Farm, downtown Bethany Beach, the vibrant and popular Delaware coastline, iconic restaurants and tax-free shopping! Agent is owner.

$1,099,900 (DESU2058944)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

38175 KEENWIK ROAD

4 br, 3-1/2 ba, 2,583 sf

Canal front home with private dock and boat lift! Waterfront living in Keen-Wik on the bay, just 2-1/2 miles from the beach. Wellmaintained custom-built home features a bright sunroom that spans the width of the house downstairs and a huge deck upstairs to enjoy the view! Solar panels and dual HVAC systems make this property energy ef cient, and HOA dues are just $55 per year. Call for a tour of this special home and all of its fantastic features today!

$969,000 (DESU2054672)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

38362 VIRGINIA DR, BETHANY BEACH

New Waterfront Listing- Elegant and spacious quality built home located in the gated and amenity rich community of Bethany Lakes. 4800+ sq ft waterfront home with upgrades galore- Amazing open concept home located only 1.5 miles to beach- perfect for entertaining family and friends. Boasting 5 bed (2 primary suites) numerous outdoor living spaces, replace, 2 sunrooms, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, 2 car garage and more. Welcome Home!

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