Coastal Point — April 26, 2024

DESArenewspromiseforoffshorewindpower

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

AnewbillcalledtheDelawareEnergySolutionsAct(DESA)wasintroducedinthestatesenatelastweek.It envisionsacarbon-freefutureforthe state,withagoalofanet-zeroemissions standardforenergyproductionin Delaware.

Millvillebudget upforvote

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheTownofMillville’s2025-fiscalyearbudget,scheduledforavotenext weekonitspassage,containsnoincreasesintaxesorfeesandcouldseethe Townpickinguptheexisting$50-perhouseholdannualambulancefee.

Thebudget,whichwasreviewedby thecouncilonFriday,April19,andwas thesubjectofapublichearingonTuesday,April23,showsprojectedrevenue ofjustover$2million,comparedto 2024-fiscal-yearrevenuesof$1.5million—representinga31percentincreaseinrevenue.

Nextyear’sbudget,meanwhile,projects expensestodropslightlyfromlast year,from$1.14millionto$1.04million,accordingtothedraftdocument preparedbyFinanceDirectorWill Mumford.

AttheTuesdayhearing,therewere nocommentsfromthepublic—written,inpersonoronline.

CouncilTreasurerJosephParentproposedthattheTownpickupthe$50

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AfterarecentdecisionbyØrstedto abandonitsMarylandoffshorewind provisioncommitmentoffthecoastof OceanCity,Md.,duetoinflation,supply-chainissuesandthetermsofthe contractwiththeStateofMaryland, thisnewDelawarelegislationprovides hopeforproponentsofwind-basedrenewableenergy.

StateSen.StephanieL.Hansen(D-

10th)ischairoftheSenateEnergy& TransportationCommittee.Shehasa bachelor’sdegreeingeologyfromthe UniversityofDelawareandamaster’s degreeinearthscience.Hansenon April18introducedthenewbillonoffshorewindtoreviewpricingoptions andpotentiallybringrenewablewind energ ytothestate.

Afteraninitialbipartisanexploratory

panelcalledthe“stakeholders’group,” charteredtolookatwindoptions, Hansenwasabletogarnersixco-sponsorsintheGeneralAssembly.Thereare alsofouradditionalsenatesponsors,includingstateSens.RussHuxtable(District6),KyleGay(District5)andJack

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Thenextgeneration

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Whoeversaystoday’skidsdon’tgetenoughparentalsupervision,wepresentournewneighbors.

HughesgetsDSBAvisitbeforeawardsceremony

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AmyLordHughesandherentirestaff atLord’sLandscapingandLord’sMercantilegatheredincrispwhiteshirts underthecolorfularborintheMillville business’largeplantareaonTuesday,April 23,foraveryspecialphotosession.

TheoccasionwasavisitfromrepresentativesoftheDelawareSmallBusiness Administration,inadvanceofnextweek’s

nationalconferenceandawardsceremony inWashington,D.C.InMarch,Hughes wasnamedSmallBusinessPersonofthe YearforDelaware,andshewilltravelto thenation’scapitalfortheevent. Hughes,whotookoverherfamily’s businessin2016,fromherparents,Bill andDonnaLord,saidTuesdaythatsheis humbledbytheawardandthathertransitionfromeducatortobusinessowner wasn’twithoutitschallenges.

Whenaloudgastruckpulledinright

behindwhereemployeeswere filmingtestimonialsforthe SBApromotionalmaterials featuringHughes’award,she justlaughed,especiallywhen thetruckessentially“photobombed”theshottheSBA representativesweresettingup.

“Ofcourse!”shesaid,adding thattheactivityinthebackgroundjustsymbolizedthe wayLord’semployeeshaveto dealwithexpectedandunexpectedinterruptionseveryday.

“Ittakeseverysingleperson thatworksheretobeableto bringitalltogetherandmake itsowonderful,”Lordsaidas SBADelawareDistrictEconomicDevelopmentSpecialist EllenHerbertrecordedvideo.

AfterreferringtoLord’sas “SussexCountyDisneyland,”becauseemployeesandcustomersare“alwayssmiling,”sheadmittedthat,whenshefirst tookthereinsin2016,“Itwasn’tlikethat.” Shesaidshestruggledatfirstwiththe transitionfromherpriorcareerasaneducator.

“Ithinkthatiswhathasmadeitso special”Hughessaid.“DuringCOVID, whenitwasn’tgreat,thewholecommunitykindofralliedforus.Icannameso manypeopleinourlocalcommunitythat

reallymadeanefforttotakethetimeto meetwithme,tohelpme.

“Imusthave20millionotherbusiness ownersinthisareaonspeed-dialthat— ifweneedsomething,orifsomethingisn’t goingright—Icancalltheminaheartbeat,andtheyhavegoneaboveandbeyondtohelp.Ithinkthatwhatmakesour areasospecial,whatmakesourstoreso special,isthecommunitythatwe’resurroundedby.Theyhavejusthelpedme everysinglestepoftheway,”Hughessaid.

HerberttoldHughesthat,whenthe SBADelawareDistrictselectsitswinners everyyear,“Welookforcommunityinvolvement,teamdevelopment,success fromarevenuestandpoint,butalsoresiliency,”notingthatunderHughes’leadership,Lord’swasabletosurvivethe coronaviruspandemic.

Hughessaid,“Developmentofthe peoplearoundyouandseeingthemsucceed—forme,asabusinessowner,being abletocreategoodlivesforthepeople thatworkhere,isreally,reallyspecial.”

Seeingheremployeesabletotake weekendsandbewiththeirfamilies,for example,“ismoreimportantthatanyof this,”shesaidofheraward.

Hughessaidtheawardletshershine thespotlightonheremployeesand“being abletoacknowledgewhatwe’vebeenable

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AmyLordHughes(center,wepromise)issurroundedbyco-workersandlovedonesatLord’s LandscapingandLord’sMercantileearlierthisweek.

Walsh(District9).StateSenateMajorityLeaderBryanTownsend(District 11)alsoco-sponsoredthebill.

“Thisisn’taslam-dunkforwind,” saidMarkNardone,directorofadvocacyfortheDelawareNatureSociety. “Therearefewoffshorewindareas availablenearenoughtomakeitviable, soifDelawarewantswind,ithasto sendthesignaltodeveloperssoon.This isjustastepinthatdirection.”

“IwanttobeclearthatthebillIintroducedtodaydoesnotautomatically givethegreenlightforanyoffshore windprojects,”Hansensaid.“Whatit doesdoisestablishthespecificterms andconditionsunderwhichtheStateof Delawarewillbewillingtopermita qualifiedandexperienceddeveloperto moveforwardwithacost-effectiveoffshorewind-farmproject,securinga cleaner,moresustainablefutureforour childrenandgrandchildren.”

DESAwouldlimitthepermegawatthourcostofproposedprojectstowithin110percentofthe DelawareBenchmarkPrice,anew measurethataddsthepriceofenergy thatDelmarvaPowerhasbeenbuying overthelastthreeyearstothecostof complyingwiththeRenewableEnergy PortfolioStandard,makingforagating mechanismtokeepcostscompetitive.

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of2024wouldauthorizeprocessesnecessarytohelpmeetthenet-zerogoalsof theClimateChangeSolutionsActof 2023.Thebillfacilitatesatransitionto carbon-freeenergysourcesbypreparing foroffshorewindtobeasignificantelementofDelaware’senergyfuture,ifthe costiscompetitivewithotherpotential sources,andbyincreasingoptionsfor interconnectingrenewableenergyresourcestothetransmissiongrid.

ThebillauthorizestheStateEnergy Office(SEO),withtheapprovalofthe PublicServiceCommission(PSC),to issuesolicitationstoprocureoffshore wind.Asolicitationcanbeforaproject thatservesonlyDelaware,orincoordinationwithotherstates,andwouldauthorizeprocurementofatleast800 megawattsbutnotmorethan1,200 megawattsofpowertoDelaware,ina singleormultiplesolicitations.

Solicitationswouldproceedthrough aseriesofsteps:TheSEOdraftsasolicitationforwindenergyifitbelieves marketconditionswouldresultinabid ofnomorethan110percentofthe DelawareBenchmarkPrice.TheRenewableEnergyTaskForce,anexisting publicbody,mustbeconsultedonthe structureandfactorsoftheproposedsolicitation.

“Thereareplansforanewhearingin theSenateEnergy,Transportation,NaturalResourcesCommitteenextweek, withCommitteeChairStephanie Hansen,presiding,”saidNardone.“She

istheprimesponsor.Shehasbeenleadingmeetingsofenergystakeholdersfor acoupleyears.They’veseenthebilland aregenerallyOKwithit,sonochanges areinsight.Theexpectationisthatthis willpassbothhouses,withvotesalong partylines,andthegovernorstateditas apriorityforthissession.”

“Akeypieceofthebillisthebenchmarkprice.Noproposalthatdoesn’t meetitwillbeconsidered.Thepriceis fairlylow,toprotectratepayers,soit maybedifficultforthedevelopersto meet,”saidNardone.“Butanotherprovisionallowsdevelopersandstatesto teamuptocreatetheeconomiesofscale thatkeeppriceslow.”

“Weareexcitedthatwenowhavea bill,SB265,theDelawareEnergySolutionsAct,whichwillpavethewayfor Delawaretohaveitsown[potential] offshorewindproject,”saidShweta Arya,Delawarecoordinatorof POWER(PeopleforOffshoreWind EnergyResources).“Wearedoingthree eventstoshareinformationaboutoffshorewind;howitcanbenefit Delawareansandourenvironment;and givemoredetailsaboutSB265.Thereis anoffshorewindfactsheetwhichcitizensmightfinduseful.”

Aryaistheco-facilitatorofthe DelawarechapterofPOWERandpreviouslyservedasexecutivedirectorof theInterfaithPower&Lightchapterin

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KeilisamemberoftheTown’sBicycle &PedestrianSafetyCommitteeand saidsheplannedtoattendtheworkshop.

“Weareveryhappytheyaredoing it,”shesaid.“Wewillhavemembersof thecommitteethere.Wehavebeen workingwithSethHamed,whoisthe founderoftheCoalitionforaSafer NorthBethany.Wehavecommongoals, sowearehopefulthatDelDOTishavingthisworkshop.

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ambulancefeeforresidentsforthe comingyear.FormerTownManager DeborahBotchie,whoisassistingnew TownManagerEileenScerrathrough thebudgetprocess,saidtheTowncollected$110,000fromresidentslastyear fortheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanytoassistwithambulanceexpenses.

“Thefiredepartmentisintrouble,” MayorRonaldBelinkosaid,addingthat heagreedwithParent’sproposal. Botchiesaidthestaffwouldpreparea resolutionfortheproposalsoitcanbe votedonattheMonday,April29,meeting.

Belinkotookexceptiontocomments fromCouncilMemberRobertWisgirda duringtheApril23meetinginwhich

“Wethinktherecanbeimprovementsmade,eventhoughthecoalition isoutofourtownlimits,”Keilsaid.“But our townmanagementisalwaysin touchwithDelDOT.Wehavethose rectangularflashingbeaconstohelp peoplecrossRoute1withintownlimits. Partofthisstudyistoseeiftheywill installsomeofthosenorthoftownon Route1,”shetoldtheCoastalPointthis week.

CoalitionforaSaferNorthBethany founderHamedprovidedtotheCoastal Pointane-mailexplainingthecoalition hasbeen“workingwithDelDOTand

WisgirdaquestionedwhytheTown’s operatingreservesis$966,185butitretainsabout$10millioninunrestricted fundsurplus.

“I’mkindofsurprisedthatyouasked that,sinceyou’vebeenpartofthe processrightalong.”Belinkosaidto Wisgirda.“Whenwetakealookatthe conservativebudgetthat’sbeendone overtheyearsby…previouscouncils… andit’sbeenawindfallbythebuilding that’sgoingon—that’sgoingtodryup oneofthesedays.”

Belinkoreferredtopotentialimprovementsinthetownpark,aswellas unknownsaboutwhatresidentswillexpressdesireforastheTownreadiesfor thenextupdateofitscomprehensive plant,whichistheTown’sblueprintfor developmentandfutureprojects.

Thoseprojectscouldincludethedevelopmentofapolicedepartmentfor

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locallegislatorssinceFebruary2020, andDelDOTiscurrentlyworkingon the NorthBethanySR-1BicycleCorridorStudy.Thepurposeofthestudyis toevaluatealternativesthatwillimprove safetyandprovidelow-stressbicycle andpedestrianfacilitiesalongSR1betweenBethanyBeachandtheIndian RiverInletBridge,andtodevelopa conceptualdesignandcostestimatefor arecommendedalternative.DelDOT willalsobeinstallingshort-termimprovements,includingthreerapidrectangularflashingbeacons.”

State Sen.GeraldHockerthisweek

Millville,whichcurrentlycontractswith the DelawareStatePoliceforallofits coverage.

“Inthefuture…there’sgoingtobe demandfromourresidentsforapolice department,”Belinkosaid,elicitinga lowchorusof“No,there’snot”from someresidentsinattendanceatthe meeting.

“Dowewanttobeinapositionthat othertownsarein,thattheyusedtheir transfertaxtobudgetthingsandnot putitaside?”Belinkoasked.

“We’replanningsowedon’thaveto raisetaxesforthenext10yearsatleast,” Belinko said,adding,“Don’tquoteme onthat—butthat’swhatweenvision here.”

toldtheCoastalPointthattheareais oftenusedbyjoggers,bikersandpedestrians,andthatsafety“istheNo.1concern.”

“About20yearsago,agrouptriedto changethespeedlimitthereto35mph, andIstoodupinfavorofthat,”Hocker said.Buttheideawasn’twelcomedby everyone.“Somanyofmyconstituents wereupset,becausetheysaidtheytraveledthatroadeveryday,theyknowhow todriveandtheydon’tneedalower speedlimit.Sincethen,therehasbeena

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“WedonothaveanydebtinMillville,”hesaid.

AfterScerraquestionedwhether Wisgirdawasaskinghisquestionasa councilmemberoronbehalfofsomeoneelse,Wisgirdarepliedthathewas questioningasacouncilmember.

Mumfordmentionedthat,afterdiscussionattheFridaymeetingregarding awallaroundtheEvansParkpickleball courts,a$36,000expensewasaddedfor astonewallaroundthecourts.The towncouncilapprovedtheadditionat theFridaymeeting,optingforstone, ratherthanawoodenstructure,dueto reducedmaintenanceforastonewall.

Thecouncilhasscheduledaspecial meetingat3p.m.onMonday,April29, tovoteontheproposedbudget.

“Sodoyouwanttospendthemoney andbemillionsofdollarsindebtlike ourneighborsbecausetheyspentand theydriedup?”heasked.“Transfertaxis goingtodryupinthefuture.WhenI’m offthisdesk,IwanttobesurethatIcan livehereandaffordit,”hesaid.

“Mostresidentsshouldthankusto buildthatreserveupsotheirtaxeswill notgoup,”Belinkosaid,addingthatthe Townmayactuallyreduceitstaxrate aftercourt-mandatedpropertyreassessmentsacrossSussexCountyarecomplete,toensurethatupdatedtaxrates remainrevenue-neutralafterthenew assessmentsareenacted.

DuringtheApril23hearing,the towncouncilalsoapprovedatwo-year extensiononfinalsiteplanapprovalsfor theSeaWestVillageportionofMillvilleBytheSea.JeffClarkofLand TechLandPlanningLLCexplained thattheprojectranintodelaysbecause ofongoingnegotiationswithDelDOT. Thecouncilhadapprovedthesiteplans inJune2022,andthatapprovalwould havebeennullandvoidwithouttheextension,asconstructionisnotexpected tobeginwithinthetwo-yearperiod afterapprovalthatisrequiredbythe towncode.

CommunityrallyingforDagsborogirl’sfight

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

JustafterEaster,aDagsborofamily receivednewsthattheirchildhasarare formofbraincancer,andwhilethey rallyaroundherinaWilmingtonhospital,thecommunitybackhomeis workingtosupporttheminanyway theycan.

MorganSpeigel,whois8andasecond-graderatJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool,hadbeenhaving headachesandlosingweight,according toheraunt,TaylorSpeigel,whodescribedhernieceas“selflessandkind.”

“She’sthetypewho’sontheplaygroundhelpingotherkids,”Speigel. “Shelikestoplayoutside.Shelikesto playvideogamesonthecomputer”as well,Speigelsaid,buther“mainthingis jumpingonthetrampoline.Shelikes goingtothebeach.”OneofMorgan’s favoriteactivities,shesaid,iswatching fireworksattheParadiseGrill.

“Shestartedhavingissueslikesix monthsago,withlosingherappetite, andshedidn’twanttoeat.Theynoticed that shewasn’tgrowing,”Speigelsaid.

Herheadachesstartedoutasmild butgrewworseastimewenton,inthe pastmonthormorereachingwhat Speigelcalled“migraine”level.

Morganalsoexperiencedexcessive

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“Wehadhugesupportfromdiverse faithcongregationsaroundthestate whenwewererallyingfortheClimate ChangeSolutionsAct,andIhopethat theyallcansupportDelawareOffshore Windthisthistime,”Aryasaid.

AccordingtoPOWER,thenext60 days,includingthehearings,willbe

thirst,which thefamily nowknows meantthatthe braintumorin theareaofher pituitarygland hadcaused hertodevelop diabetesinsipidus.That meansthat herbodywas producingtoo muchurine. Morgandevelopedsuch excessivethirst thatshewould wakeduring thenightand drinklarge amountof water,Speigel said.

Once testingshowed increasedlevelsofsodium inMorgan’s blood,she wentto NemoursChildren’sHospitalinWilmingtonforfurthertesting,includinga

“crucialforustogetthisbillacrossthe finishline.”

DNREC,sentwhatitcalled“model legislation”tolawmakersafterproducingitsown report(https://documents.dnrec.delawa re.gov/energy/offshore-wind/ProposedOffshore-Wind-Procurement-Strategy20231229.pdf)latelastyear, recommendingthatDelawaremove aheadwithoffshorewindprocurement guidelines.

biopsythat broughtthe cancerdiagnosis.

Thetumor, calledanongerminatomatousgermcell tumor,or NGGC,was successfully removedApril 12.ButMorgan’sbattleis farfromover.

Atsomepoint —doctors aren’tsureexactlywhen— shesuffereda seriesof strokes.Asa result,she “hastorelearn everything,” including walking,eatingandspeakingnormally, Speigelsaid.

Assherecoversfrom thesurgeryandthestrokes,Morganis alsopreparingtostartchemotherapy—

sixtreatments,21daysapart.Afterthat, shewillreceiveradiationtreatment. Withthatschedule,Speigelsaid,itis likelyshewillremainhospitalized throughtheendoftheyear.

Meanwhile,herparents,Katieand HunterSpeigel,aredoingtheirbestto staypositivewhilealsotendingtotheir othertwochildren—Morgan’stwin brother,Asher,andtheiryoungestson, 2-year-oldRenly.

Familymembershavesteppedinto carefortheboyswhileKatieand HunterSpeigelspendmuchoftheir timeinWilmingtonwithMorgan. Whiletheyoungerboyswereableto staywiththeirfamilyattheRonald McDonaldHouseinWilmingtoninitially,theyarenowbackhomewithrelativessothatAshercanreturnto school,Speigelsaid.

Hunter Speigelworksfromhome andhasbeenabletoadjusthisschedule tospendtimewithMorgan,whileKatie Speigelhasstayedatthehospitalwith hersinceshearrivedthere,Taylor Speigelsaid.

“They’rejustkindoftryingtostay positive,”shesaidofherbrotherandher sister-in-law.

MeanwhileHunterSpeigel’saunt, MicheleSteffens,hasbeenworking

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Dagsboro’sMorganSpiegelisreceivingtreatmentforarareformofbraincancer,andher community istryingtohelp.

J.ConnScottcelebrating100yearsofbusiness

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

InSeptemberlastyear,whenJ.Conn ScottFurniturewasobservingits99½yearanniversary,RichardScott,the third-generationownerofthebusiness, wasthinkingabouthisgrandfatherand how,somewhere,inoneofhisantique cigarboxes,therewaslikelyareceipt withtheexactdateofthefirstsale, neatlyfoldedandpreserved.

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withtheTownofMillville—specificallyDebbieBotchieandEileenScerra, theTown’sformerandcurrenttown managers,andMayorRonBelinko— toplanafundraiserforthefamily.

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widerbikepath.Myconstituentswere veryupset,andthosewhowereupset outnumberedtheoneswhowantedto speedlimitloweredbyfar.

“IsaidIwouldaskforastudy,and whateverthestudyshowed,Iwould support.Drivershavetobecarefulwhat

“Allourreceiptsarestillinwooden cigarboxesupintheattic.Westillhave receipts.It’sprettyamazing.Pop-Pop smokedcigars,sotheyareallincigar boxes.Hewasorganized—verymuch so—sowekeptthattradition,”Scott said,addingthatnoparticulardatehad beenchosentoobservetheofficial 100thanniversary.

“Itwillbeonafictitiousdate,but we’llhaveabigparty,”hesaid,adding thatspecificplanshadn’tyetbeenmade tocelebratethestore,believedtobethe 10tholdestfamily-ownedbusinessin thecountry.Inrecentdays,hesaidthe big celebrationwilllikelybeamidsummertentparty.

plansfora“familyfunday,”Scerrasaid attheTuesday,April23,councilmeeting,butdecidedtocanceltheevent whentheyrealizedtimewasgettingtoo shortbeforetheintendedJuneevent date.Additionally,parksdirectorLiz Cain-Bolenrecentlyresigned,andher responsibilitieshavebeentakenonby othertownemployees.

theydo,too.Cellphonesanddrivers textingscaresmealso,soIwanttodo whatIthinkisbestforeverybody,” Hockersaid.

BethanyBeachTownCouncilman

MickyHinmanischairmanthe BethanyBeachBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommittee,whichhasKeil andBethanyBeachPoliceChief PatrickFoleyamongitscommittee members.Itsobjectivesincludere-

“Westartedin1924.Wehaveour 100thanniversarysalegoingonright now.Stuffiscominginonedoorand goingouttheother.Backthen,inthe 1920s,thereweregeneralstores,and theysoldfurniture,iceboxes,clothing… somygrandfathersplitoffandtookthe

PlansforMagicforMorganhave sincereplacedtheTown’sevent,Scerra said.ItwillbeheldatEvansParkfrom 10a.m.to3p.m.onSaturday,June8. Therewillbeinflatableplayspacesfor children,apettingzoo,facepainting, creativeballoonswithballoonartist Rigo,foodtrucks,avendormarketand asilentauction.

searchingandevaluatingbicycleand pedestriansafetyconditionsandpractices,identifyingissues,makingrecommendationstothetowncouncil forimprovements,consideringconstraintsofthelayoutofstreets,keepingcitizensinformedandprojectsfor bikingandwalkingsafety,offering safetytipsforbikers,driversand pedestrians,andresearchingsafety practicesinothertownsandnew

furniturepartofthebusiness,”hesaid. Today,therearetwostores.On ChurchStreetinSelbyville,thebusiness is35,000squarefeet,andtheother,on Camelot DriveinRehobothBeach,is 8,000squarefeet.

Hisgrandfather,JamesConnScott, startedthebusiness.Thenhisfather, William,tookitoverandworkedwith hissonRichardforabout10yearsbe-

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“TheTownwasawesome,”Steffens said.“TheywereonboardassoonasI mentionedit.Thiswasmeanttobe,” she said.

Steffenssaidorganizersareseeking itemsfortheauction—aswellasvendorsfortheevent.Anyonewishingto helpshouldreachouttoMicheleSteffensatmillvillevfc@gmail.com.

technologiesthatmightenhancepublicsafetyinBethanyBeach.

Those attendingtheDelDOTworkshopwill“learnmoreaboutthestudy andshort-termimprovementsalready underway.”

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FeedMySheepmainstaysteppingaway

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

After13yearsasacenterpieceatthe popularFeedMySheepfreemealprogramatMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurch,FranMiloisretiring,takingwithherdeliciousmemories ofvolunteeringtopreparethousandsof mealsthat,eachweek,areserved, packedanddelivered,andoffriends laughingandchattingattheHope Centerastheymeetforlunchevery week.

“It’sbeenajoy,truthfully,”the79year-oldMilosaid,explainingthatshe is movingtoBaltimoretobecloserto herdaughterVanessa,sonJustinand grandchildren.Herhusband,Frank,has passed.

“Thegreatjoyinthisishowdifferentitisfromworkingatajob,because youareworkingwithpeoplewhoall havethesamemissionandthesame heart—butwhenyouaregettingpaid forajob,it’sbecausetheyarethere waitingtogetpaid.Itmakesforawhole differentattitude,”shesaid.

Lastweek,friendsandfellowvolunteers gatheredforafarewellluncheon forMilo,whoselastdaywillbeMonday,April29.Shewaspresentedwitha paintingbylocalartistRosemaryCar-

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tocreateisprettypowerful.”

Duringtheirvisit,theSBArepresentativesalsointerviewedseveralLord’semployeesaboutwhatmakestheiremployer special.

DirectorofOperationsLauraWilkinsonsaid,“It’steamwork,100percent,” addingthatHughescreatesaculturethat

rollandmorethan50guestswentto theluncheonatBethanyBlues,carrying cardsandgifts.

“Itwasjust…itwasbeautiful,”she said.“Itwaswonderfultoseethatmany peoplecomeandsupportyou.That’s great.Tomakeitworkwithallofthe functionswehaveandwithpeopleonly workingafewhoursaweekorafew hoursamonth.Wehavecloseto100 volunteers.Thatisthebeautifulpartof it—thatmanypeoplewhohaveaheart toservethecommunity.Therearemany peoplefrommultiplechurchesandpeoplewhodon’tgotochurchbuttheyjust wanttohelp,”shesaid.

MilosaidshewilllookforopportunitiestoassistinBaltimorewhilevolunteersinDelawarekeepFeedMySheep running,withitsmanyprogramsand freeluncheveryTuesdayfrom11:30 a.m.to1p.m.intheHopeCenterin Millville.Menuitemsincludelasagna, meatloaf,cheeseburgers,redbeansoup andmozzarellasticks.Seethechurch websiteatwww.marinersbethel.orgfor moreinformation.

“WeareaskingGodtokeepsending usvolunteers,”Milosaid.“Wehavecoordinatorsdoingpartsofeachservice weprovide,somanyofthemhave

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acknowledgesthat,althougheveryonehas an“off”daynowandthen,there’sanexpectationthattherestoftheteamwilllift thatperson’sburdenasmuchaspossible, astheywouldexpectthesamewhenthey arehavinganot-so-greatday. HugheswilltraveltoWashington, D.C.,thisweekendforthenationalSBA awardsandrelatedevents.Thevideosshot atLord’sthisweekwillbeusedinSBA promotionsthroughouttheyear.

FranMilo,withtheRosemaryCarrollpaintingsherecentlyreceived.

McKeethrowshatintotheringinMillsboro

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AfterlivinginMillsboroforthe pasteightyears,attendingtowncouncilmeetingsandoftenaddressingthe towncouncil,BobMcKeethisweek saidhewillfileasacandidateforthe District3seatcurrentlyoccupiedby MayorJimKells.

McKeewillmeetconstituentsand answertheirquestionsattwoforums, from2to4p.m.onTuesday,April30, attheIndianRiverSeniorCenter,and at5:30p.m.onThursday,May30,at theMillsboroAreaChamberofCommercebuilding.

(Kellscouldnotbereachedthis weekregardinganyplanstorunforreelection.)

A67-year-oldNewJerseynative

whoisretiredafter30yearswiththe PortAuthorityofNewYorkandNew Jersey,McKeewroteinhiselection brochure,“Leavingthehustleand bustleofcitylife wasveryappealing tomeandmy brideof43years, Maureen,backin 2016.”

“Wechose Millsboro,Del.,as alandingspotbecauseofthetown’s populationof2,500peopleandtheallureofsmall-townlife.Webuiltour homeinPlantationLakeseightyears agoandhavethoroughlyenjoyedour ever-growingcommunityandnew friendships.Inmysparetime,Iaman

avidgolfer,tennisplayer,andenjoy leisurelyafternoonsonourbeautiful Delawarebeaches.”

HeandhiswifemovedtoMillsborofromHillsborough,N.J.,and havetwochildren,ErinBesmetand NicholasMcKee,andthreegrandchildren.

Asacandidate,hehasanambitious platformthatincludesmoretown counciltransparency,allowingcitizens tovoiceconcernstothecounciland receivereplies,fairandequitablevotingpolicyamongthethreevotingdistricts,moreefficientcapitalproject identificationandrecognizingthe qualityoflifeforresidents.

“Wehavegottohavemorestrategy. WhathasbeenlackinginthetimeI havebeenhereisnobodyhasfocused onthedowntownarea.Residentialde-

velopmenthasbeensofastandfurious thatitcouldchokeoffthatdowntown area,”hesaid.WhilethenewMillsborobypassfromRoute113northto Route24east,nowunderconstruction, couldbe“thesavinggraceforthe town,”hesaid,tractor-trailerscarrying livepoultrytoMountaireFarmson Route24couldstilltravelthrough towninsteadofusingthenewroadway.

“Whenthebypassopens,trucks can’tberestricted.Onewayofdealing withthatisgettinganagreementwith Mountaire,whichistheprimaryrecipientofthetruckscomingthrough town.Weneedahandshakeagreement withMountaire.Theyareourneighborandthelargestemployerofthe area,”McKeetoldtheCoastalPoint thisweek.

Hesaidhewantstoseethedowntownattractivelydevelopedandwould liketoseetruckdriversvolunteerto exclusivelyusethatbypass.

“Theonlywaythistownwill changeistohavearealrevivalofthe downtownareaandtorestricttrucks. Onceyoudothat,youhavethepotentialtocreatesomethingdowntown. Theparcelthatisvacantrightnow, eastoftheoldpolicestation,couldbe aniceassortmentofsmallshops.That parcelwheretheoldGeorgiaHouse Restaurantusedtobe…Isuggestedin 2017,when[Sheldon]Hudsonwasthe [town]manager,whentherewascon-

Route54toclose betweenDukesRoad andRoute1

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportationannouncedthisweekthe planneddailyclosureofLighthouse Road(Route54)betweenDukesRoad andCoastalHighway(Route1)starting onTuesday,April30,andrunning throughWednesday,May1,from6p.m. to6a.m.(weatherpermitting),for millingandpavingoperations.

MotoristsonRoute54eastbound willtakeDukesAvenueto142ndStreet inMaryland,turnleftontoRoute1 northbound,andarrivebackatRoute 54 inDelaware.

MotoristsonRoute1southbound willcontinueintoMaryland,turnright onto142ndStreet,turnrightonto DukesAvenue,andarriveatRoute54 inDelaware.

MotoristsonRoute1northboundin Marylandwillturnleftonto142nd Street,turnrightontoDukesAvenue, andarriveatRoute54inDelaware.

Formoreinformation,visitDelDOT’swebsiteatwww.deldot.govor tunetoWTMC-AM1380.

BobMcKee

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versationabouthowtomakesome simplechangestothedowntownarea, tocleanupthestorefrontsandsidewalksinfrontofthedollarstore.You havepropanetanksoutfrontincages, aRedboxmachineoutfront,anice machine.Ifyouwanttocreateanenvironmentthatmakespeoplewantto comeoutandtakeastrollandshop downtown,youhavetocleanthatup,” hesaid.

Hesaidhewouldalsoliketosee theareaalongtherailroadtracksnear MillsboroTownHall,wheretheTown hasamaintenanceshed,bedesignated forfreepublicparking.

“Onceyoudiverttrucksaway,you

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foreretiringin1995.WilliamConn Scottdiedatage89.Theunusual “Conn”namebestowedonhisgrandfatherisfromfourgenerationsback,when J.ConnScott’sfatherpromisedaclose friendnamedConnhe’dgivethat Conn’snametooneofhis13children.

Thefourthgeneration,Richard Scott’schildren,liveinNewYorkand aren’tsureiftheywillsucceedtheirfather.

“Thebusinesswillstayopen.I haven’tdecidedyetandmychildren haven’tdecidedyet,butwe’llstayopen and thatisforcertain.I’maverypositiveperson.Igrewuphere.I’veseenthe highsandlows.We’vestayedstableand, forme,thisbusinessisextremelyenjoyable,”Scottsaid.

Foryears,hehasbeenfriendswith currentSelbyvilleMayorRickDuncan.

“TheScottsareagreatfamily,”Duncansaid.“IgobackwithRichard’s grandfather,knowinghim,theoriginal Scott.Igrewuparoundthem.Iwantto reachouttoRichardandtoRobert Scott,thetwoboys,andofferthemthe

Lastdayofschool movedtoJune5

AtitsregularmeetingonApril22, theIndianRiverSchoolDistrictBoard ofEducationapprovedaseriesof changestothe2023-2024schooldistrictcalendar.

Thelastdayofschoolforstudentsin GradesPreK-11willnowbeWednesday,June5.Thelastdayforteachers willbeFriday,June7.Thelastdayfor paraprofessionalswillbeWednesday, June5.

Thursday,June6willbearemote half-grades,half-teacherworkdayfor teachers.

Officialssaidthechangesresulted fromunusedsurplusdaysbuiltintothe calendarforweather-relatedschoolcancelations.

canconsiderallkindsofthings.You couldclosedownthestreetonthe othersideoftherailroadtracksand havefairsthere,”hesaid.

McKee,whohasamaster’sdegree inpublicadministrationfromFairleighDickinsonUniversityanda bachelor’sdegreeineconomicsand managementfromCityUniversityof NewYork,saidhehasthesupportof currentcouncilmembers,including CouncilwomanKimberleyKaanand CouncilmenMartyPresleyand MatthewDavis,who,hesaid,have similarideas“abouthowtheTownis managedandrun.”

“Wewentthroughsixdifferent mayors,andnotonemayorortown councilmemberexpressedavisionof whattheyintendtodowiththedowntownarea,andthat’simportant.Ifyou

Town’scongratulations,torecognize themfor100years.

“Wearetryingtodecideifwewant todosomethingatacouncilmeetingor hostaneventduringOldTimers’Day inJune.Wearegoingtodosomething andincludetheChamberofCommerce andtheSelbyvilleCommunityClub. Thosetwoboyshavedoneareallygood jobwiththeirfurniturelinesandthe clienteletheyhave,”Duncansaid.

“Wemadeitto100yearsbecausewe doeverythingalittlebitdifferent,” Scottsaid.“Wesellquality,andwesell unusual things.Wesellthehighest qualityyoucangetintheindustry.I

don’thavearoadmap,youcannever getthere,”hesaid.

He’salsoconcernedabouttransparency—amatterKaanhasconsistentlymentionedwhilerunningfor officeandduringcouncilmeetings.

“Thereareunansweredquestions. Thingscomeupoutoftheblue,like, ‘Let’schangehowweconductelections.’Therewasnodiscussionbeforehand.Themayorwantstoinstitute votingonlywithinyourdistrict,withoutanykindoforganizedthought process.We’renotgoingtogettheresultsthatarethemostbeneficialto representtheconstituents,”McKee said.

“Iamaprettyregularspeakerat thesemeetings,withallthetwominutesthatIget.That’saproblem,too. Onlytwominutes.It’slikethetown

neverdothesamethingtwice.I’mnot afraidofcolor.Ihavetonsofcolor. Rightnow,lightbluesandgreensare verybiginthismarket.Shadesofgreen —anyshadeofgreenfromhunter greentoanicygreenforanyroom.Ice blue,aqua,chairsandottomans.

“Iuseveryexpensivefabric.Wehave antiques.Wesellalotofantiques.They aremixedin,”hesaid,addingthatcustomerswhofindoutaboutthestore hiringhimasaninteriordesigner,askinghimtovisittheminstatesalongthe EastCoast,inTexasandFlorida,and otherstates.

“Rightnow,wehavehouses—three

councildoesn’twanttohearwhatthe citizenshavetosay.Iwouldpossibly liketoseethatlengthenedorafollowupe-mailtothecouncilmembers.The publichasarighttoasktheirrepresentativesquestionsondifferentissues, andtheyhavearighttoananswer back.Ihaveneverheardbackonone issuethatIbroughtup,”McKeesaid.

The otherseatontheMillsboro councilthatisupforelectionin2024 representsDistrict1andiscurrentlyoccupiedbyCouncilmanBobBryant. NeitherKellsnorBryanthaveindicated anintentiontofileforre-election.

Councilmembersservethreeyears andarenotpaid.

CandidateshaveuntilWednesday, May15,tofile.Theelectionwillbe from1to7p.m.onSaturday,June8, atMillsboroTownHall.

—weareworkingon,asfarwestas WestVirginiaandalsoinKentuckyand Maine.Wegothereandhelpthemwith interiordesign.It’sallbyword-ofmouth.Ourcostismedium-tohighend,butIhavesomethingforeveryone, soIhatetothinkpeoplearejudgingus thatwearetoohigh,”hesaid.

“Everydayissomethingnew,”said Scott.“Werecognizeinthefurniture industryit’sabigdealtomakeitto100 years.MygrandfatherandIweregood friends.Hecameintoworkwithatie oneverydayandaflowerinhispocket and,justlikehim,Iwearatieeveryday, too.”

Hocker,GrayspeakoutonHouseBill346

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TwoSussexCountylawmakersare opposingHouseBill346,whichisdesignedtoprotectdoctorswhoprovide gender-affirminghealthcare.

Thebill,sponsoredbystateRep.DeShannaNeal(D-13th),withseveralcosponsors,wouldprovidethe“samelegal protectionsaffordedprovidersofcontraceptiveandabortionservicesto providersofgender-affirminghealth care,”andclarifiesthatmedicalprofessionalswhoprovidethecarewouldnot bedisciplined,“evenifsuchservicesare illegalorconsideredtobeunprofessionalconductortheunauthorized practiceofmedicineinanotherstate,so

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“FeedMySheephasgrownintoa lotofthings,”sheadded.“Peopleget carry-out.Theygetmultiplequartsof soupandfreezeit,andhaveitduring theweek—andthatisamainstayfor allofuswhoarealittlebitolder.We

longassuchservicesarelawfulinthis state.”

“Iamhopingitdoesn’tmakeitto theSenate,”Sen.GeraldHocker(R20th)toldtheCoastalPointthisweek.

“I’mafamilyman,”hesaid.“Ihope wedonothavetodealwiththis,becauseIdon’tthinkit’sneeded.Ifadoctordoessomethingwrong,ifitcauses harm,theyshouldbeheldresponsible. I’mnotagreeable.Doctorsshouldbe heldliableifanythinggoeswrong.I’m totallyagainstit.Iwasagainstgivingno liabilitytodoctorswhoperformabortions.It’sthesamething,”hesaid.

ThebillcameoutofCommitteeon March27andthisweekwasonthe ReadyList,butnotallbillsonthe ReadyListgetenoughvotestobe

enjoyhavingsoup.Peoplecomeand socialize,andit’samuchdifferentatmospherethanatarestaurant.You canstayaslongasyouwant,”she said.

There’saprogramforseniorcitizens throughtheFoodBankofDelaware, providing35poundsoffoodeach monthandhomedeliveryforabout100 peopleeveryThursday.

“Wemakethemsoupandacasserole andadessert,anddeliverittowhoever isinneed—peoplewhomaybesick

passed,Hockeremphasized.

StateRep.RonGray(R-38th)said heisalsoopposedandthatnoRepublicansareco-sponsoringthebill.

“Ithinkparentsshouldbeableto knowaboutminorshavingsomething done,”Graysaid.“Weshouldn’tbe keepingthatsecretfromparents.It doesn’tmakesensetome.Families shouldbeinvolvedinthis.Wedon’t needtodothisatalluntilkidsare adults.At18,theycanstarttomake theirowndecisions.Toallowyourkids todothisatayoungage,Idon’tagree withthat,”hesaid,addingthatthebill wouldprotectdoctorsfrom“sayinganything toaparentwhiletreatingaminor childwhowishestotransitiontoanothergender.

andcan’tcookforthemselves,people whoareinfinancialneed,”saidMilo, whohasoperatedtheprogramwith KarlGude.

www.oceanviewde.gov townofoceanview pickedupextraduties.Everyonehas steppedupalittlebittofillinthegap frommeleaving.

“HeandItookovermanagementin 2014,afterithadbeenstartedin2011. Everythingisfree,butwetakedonations.Wewouldn’tbeabletodoas muchifwedidn’thavedonationsfrom thecommunity,”Milosaid,crediting localgrocerystoresincludingHarris Teeter,WeisandHocker’sfordonating breads,desserts,meatsandmilk.Feed

“Doctorsdon’thavetosayanything totheparents.Thisprotectsdoctors, andIthinkitisjustwrong,”Graysaid.

ButNealtoldtheCoastalPointthis weekthatGray’sperceptionofthebill “isnottrueatall”andthatsheisworkingongettingenoughvotestopassthe billasstatewidelaw.

“WhatRep.Graysaidisnotaccurate.Iamfindingalotofpeopleingeneraldon’trealizegender-affirmingcare is alreadylegalinthisstate.Ithasbeen forquitesometime,”Nealsaid.Andshe hasreasontoknow.

“Caseinpoint:Iamthemotherof twotranskids.Myoldestisalmost21. Shesociallytransitionedatage4.…In

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MySheepalsogetsgrantsanddonationsfromMariner’sBethel.

Theprogram’sannualbudgetis about$50,000,and,currently,5,500to 6,000mealsareservedeachmonth.

“I’mgoingtomissittremendously,” Milosaid.“Ihavedoneitfor30hoursa week,butrecentlyforabout20hours everyweek.Physically,IthinkIambecomingalittlemorelimitednow,soI’m notabletokeepupthesamepace.My headandmyheartwanttostay,butmy bodysaysIhavetogo.”

StatlerthankedfornineyearsofIRSDservice

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict (IRSD)thisweekhonoredoutgoing BoardofEducationMemberHeather Statlerforherservicetothedistrict.

StatleronMarch28hadwithdrawnher filingasacandidateforre-electionto thedistrict’sboardofeducation,effectivelyendinghertenureontheboard withthecurrentschoolyear,afternine yearsrepresentingDistrict3—which includestheareabetweenMillsboro and Dagsboro.

ThatleavesMarkSteeleasthesole candidaterunningfortheIRSD’sDis-

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Delaware,gender-affirmingcarewasalreadyhappening,butitwasjustfor adults.Iwouldn’thavebeenabletofind thepeoplewhoneedtohelpmeunderstandmychildifitwasn’talreadyhere. Gender-affirmingforadultshasbeen legallydoneinDelawarebeforemy daughter,withmentalhealthproviders andsuch.Forsurgeries,itwasalways generallyreferredoutsidethestateand stillis,”duetothespecializednatureof suchsurgery.

trict3post.Heistheformersuperintendentofthedistrictandalsoservedas principalofIndianRiverHighSchool.

Statlerwasoriginallyappointedto theseatinaspecialelectiontofillthe positionvacatedbyNinaBuntingin August2015andwassubsequently electedtoafulltermandthenreelected.

Inherprofessionallife,Statlerhas spentmorethan25yearsatDelaware TechnicalCommunityCollegeasanacademiccounselorandalsoprovides leadershiptothespecial-education teamsintheIRSD.Shehasbeenactivelyengagedincurriculumdevelopmentduringhernineyearsonthe board.

“Thisbillhasnothingtodowith parentalrightsorconsentorcustody,” Nealemphasized.“Thisbillspecifically targetsproviderswhoarealreadydoing thisinthisstate.Consentlawsin Delawarearenotchanging.Thisbill doesnotchangethem.

“It’snolongeraboutbanningaccess forwhattheyfeelis‘childabuse,’”Neal said.“Itisnowmakingitsothattrans peoplecanexistinoursociety,”shesaid. Shesaidoppositiontogender-affirmingcareisoftentheresultofnot knowingthefacts.

“Alotofpeopledidn’tevenrealize gender-affirmingcarewaslegalinthis

“Dr.HeatherStatlerhasprovideda greatservicetotheIndianRiverSchool Districtduringhernineyearsasa memberofourBoardofEducation,” saidIRSDSuperintendentJayOwens. “Heradvocacyforstudentswithspecial needsisunparalleled,asshehasworked tirelesslytoprovidethesestudentsand theirfamilieswithtop-flighteducationalservices.”

Owensadditionallynoted,“Dr. Statlerwasalsotheguidingforcebehindtheestablishmentofthedistrict’s SpecialEducationTaskForceandthe annualIRSDSpecialEducationWeek, whichiscelebratedeveryOctober.As

state,”shesaid.“Thereisalsosomeconfusionaboutwhatourconsentlawsare. Forpeoplewhohaven’t—formycolleagueswhothinkyoujusttakeyourkid tothedoctorandthat’sthat—thereis alotmoreduediligenceinvolved.

“It’sthefear.It’sthelackofunderstandingwhatgender-affirmingcareis,” shesaidoftheopposition.“Ithinkonce thebillpasses,nothingdifferentis goingtohappen,becauseithasalready been happening.Thisway,itcancontinuetokeephappeningandourdoctorswon’tbesued,”shesaid.

Thebillalsoseekstoprohibit healthcareprovidersfromdisclosing

chairpersonofthedistrict’sCurriculum Committee,shehasbeeninstrumental infacilitatingoureffortstoprovide first-classinstructionalprogramswithin our schools.Onbehalfofthedistrict andBoardofEducation,Iwouldliketo offerDr.Statlerourheartfeltthanksfor hermanyyearsofdedicatedserviceand wishherthebestofluckinherfuture endeavors.”

“I’velivedheremyentirelife,”said theIndianRiverHighSchoolgraduate atthetimeofherinitialappointmentto theboard.“I’vedevotedmywholecareer toeducationandreallycareaboutthe thingsthatarehappeninginthedistrict onmanylevels.”

recordsinanycivilactionwithoutthe patient’sauthorization;toprotect healthcareprovidersfromout-of-state civilactionsrelatingtogender-affirming carethatislegalinDelawarebutmay notbeelsewhere,whichisprovingnecessaryasanumberofstatelegislatures movetobansuchcareforbothchildren and adults;tocreateacause-of-action forrecuperationofout-of-statejudgmentsrelatingtogender-affirmingservicesthatarelawfulinDelaware;and prohibitinsurancecompaniesfromtakingadverseactionagainsthealthcare professionalswhoprovidegender-affirmingcare.

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Keepyoureyesoutthisweekendforbicyclists

In2014,theLeagueofAmericanBicyclistsratedDelawareasthe fourthmostbicycle-friendlystateinthenation.Thatsameyear,perhaps inresponsetothatloftyranking,theDelawareStateAssemblyproclaimedbicyclingastheofficialstatesportofDelaware.

Andit’snowonderwhy,ifyousimplylookaroundourlittlecommunity.Twistingcountryroadsofferanaestheticbackdropforcycliststhat canonlyberivaledbycoastalviewswhiledrivingalongthecoastand acrosstheIndianRiverInletBridge.Aplethoraoflocalbarsandrestaurantsprovideachoiceoftop-shelf“pitstops,”andthesheernumberof bicyclistsweseeonourroadsshouldbeaprettyglaringsignthatpeople likepedalingaroundourcoastaloasis.

Andthisweekendtherewillbeafewmorebicyclistsontheroad thannormal.

TheannualOceantoBayBikeTour,organizedbytheBethany-Fen-

wickAreaChamberofCommerce,willtakeplacethisweekend,and thatmeanstherewillbemorethan2,000cyclistsridingourlocalroadways,inthiseventalone.Chamberofficialsadvisedthatthehighest numberofbicyclistswewillseeontheroadswillbefrom8a.m.tonoon onSaturday,April27.

Townsontheroute,pertheChamber,includeBethanyBeach,FenwickIsland,OceanView,Dagsboro,Frankford,MillvilleandSelbyville, andBishopville,Md.So,basically,there’sagoodchanceyouwillseea goodnumberofbicyclistsifyouleaveyourhomeSaturdaymorning.

Please,beaware.Takeamomentandstealasecondlookbeforecommittingtoaturn.Useyourmirrorsandkeepyoureyesoutforthosewho arebasicallyunprotectedwhileridingtheirbicycles.

Thisisanopportunityforbicycliststomakememories—let’smake suretheyarepositiveones.

Wekeeptakingthecheese,butstillstayangry

Asanotherpresidentialelectionbeginstopickupsteam, withbasicallythesamewackycastofcharactersreturning fromofourlastpresidentialelection,Iaskofallofustorememberonething:Don’ttakethecheese.

Thepoliticalclimateinthiscountryhastransformedfrom disgustingandridiculousto,well,howeveryouwanttodescribeitnow.Disgustinger?Ridiculouser?A stomach-churningexerciseinlies,partisanship,lies,ineptitude,look-at-me grandiosity,moreliesandagenerallack ofaccomplishinganythingotherthan alienatingagroupofpeoplewiththe filthandliesthat...

ButIdigress.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

And,please,letmebeclear—I’mnoteventalkingabout thetwopeopleatthetopoftheballotswhoarerunningto serveasourpresidentagain.Weareallfreetolikeboth,like neitherorlikeone.Whoyoudecidewouldbestservethe peopleandinterestsofthisnationisyourownpersonal choice,andeverysinglebeatingheartinthisgreatexperimentofacountryofoursshouldagreethatweallgettodecideasindividualswhowecastourballotsforwhenit’stime tomakethatchoice,withoutbeingmocked,degradedorbullied.

Andthat’simportant.Thechoiceshouldbedeterminedin termsofwhowoulddothebetterjob—notwhoisplotting tooverthrowourcountry,destroyourwayoflifeandreturn NewCoketoourgroceryshelves.

Itisthepartisanshipthatisdestroyingus.Itisoneside desperatelytryingtodestroytheothersideintheheartsand mindsofourcitizenssothattheirsidecanremaininand/or expanditspower.So,theylie.Theydigintheirheelsonsocialissues,makeflamboyantstatementsthatmakenosense wheneverthecamerascomeonandactlikeboorishtoddlers whentheydon’tgettheirway.

Look,atwo-partysystemisjustgoingtocreaterancor. Gamesmanshipandpolitically-chargeddrivelhasspewed forthfromthemouthsofcandidatesandtheiroperatives sinceFredFlintstonewastryingtowinofficeintheLoyal OrderofWaterBuffaloes.Ifthere’stwosides,andtheyare diametricallyopposedtooneanotheronbasicallyeveryissue ofconsequence,theplaysheetisgoingtocallforbuildingup yoursidewhileminimalizingtheother.

That’salwaysexisted,right?

Butwhat’shappeningthesedaysisadifferentanimal.

Maybeit’stheproliferationof24-hournewschannelsthat haveblatantly“pickedsides”andparktheirmostabrasiveand torch-throwingopinionatorsintheprimetimehours,thus makinghalfthecountryconstantlyangryattheotherhalfof thecountry.Maybeit’stheabundanceofsocialmedia,and thefactthatevery-daycitizensnowdo thewater-carryingforthesepolitical partiesbyspreadinganinsaneamount ofhateandgarbage,whentheyusedto sharewhattheyhadfordinnerorwhat theirchildrenareuptothesedays.

Quickquestion:Haveanyofyou changedyourmindonanissuebecause ofameme,orbecauseapersonyou wenttohighschoolwith40yearsagosaidthatyouarea snowflakeorracistbecauseyoudisagreeonanissue?

Follow-upquestion:Haveanyofyouseenafriendshipor relationshipwithafamilymemberdissolvebecauseofthe venombeingspewedonsocialmedia?

It’salittleridiculous,no?

Therewasatimewhenitwasconsideredimpolite,and morethanalittlestupid,totalkaboutpoliticsorreligion.It wasaone-waytickettoanargumentthatnobodywasever goingtowin,andpeoplejustunderstoodthatitdidinfinitely moreharmthangood.Commonsenselargelyprevailed.

Butthat’showweoftenstartconversationsnow,even withpeoplewedon’tknow.

Wearedoingtheirbiddingforthem,attheexpenseof ourowninterpersonalrelationshipsand,often,sanity.We “takethecheese”andusethebaittheysetoutforustoattack otherhumanbeingsforhavingtheaudacitytodisagreewith us.

And,look,maybeI’mlookingatthisinadifferentway, andI’mtotallyoff-base.Thatcertainlywouldn’tbethefirst time.ButIwasraisedinahouseholdwhereweweretaught torespectthepresident,whetherwe“liked”themornot.I thenwentintotheMarineCorps,whereweweretoldthat wewere“abovepolitics”andrespectedtherankorposition,if nottheperson.

Buttherejustisn’tanyrespectouttheretoday,isthere? Weinsult,jab,provokeandminimalizethefeelingsand opinionsofothers,allsowecanwearourpoliticalattachmentslikeajersey.Itdoesn’tmatterifwenukeactualhuman relationshipsintheprocess.Andwhatdowegetforourobediencetoourchosenparty? Cheese.Wegetmorecheese.There’salwaysmorecheese.

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GuestColumn Volunteering:Goodforeveryone’shealth

Thankyou,Beebe volunteers!

ByAshleyFoster,ChiefPeopleOfficer BeebeHealthcare

AprilmarksNationalVolunteer Month,andthisweek,BeebeHealthcarehonorsVolunteerAppreciation Week.Asourhealthcaresystemsstrive fortop-notchqualityandoutcomes, volunteersplayanincreasinglycrucial

role.Sincesteppingintomyposition, I’vewitnessedfirsthandtheunwavering supportofourcommunityforBeebe Healthcare.Ourdevotedvolunteers, eachbringingtheirowndistinctcontributionsandstories,exemplifythespirit ofgivingback.

Withmorethan375volunteersdedicatingthousandsofhoursannually,our volunteersareindispensableinfulfilling ourmissiontoservethecommunityof SussexCounty.Theyembodythewarm welcomesforvisitors,offeressentialas-

sistanceonpatientfloors,ensureswift maildelivery,provideenrichingactivitiesforpatientsofallages,andmaintain ourgiftshopsalongsideourauxiliary members. Theirabsenceduringthe COVID-19pandemicwasdeeplyfelt byourentireteam.

AlthoughtherearenumerousvolunteersthatIwouldliketoacknowledge, oneindividualstandsout.Diane Ruffinohasvolunteeredinthemailroom,andotherdepartmentsatBeebe, forover31years!Afterretiringfrom hercareer,DianedecidedtousehertalentstoassistBeebe.Shecomesinfor hershifteveryweektodelivermail throughoutthecampus.

It’simportanttotakeamomentand appreciatethededicationittakestovolunteerforanorganizationforover30 years.Dianehasbecomeanessential partofBeebe’shistoryandculture.She isanunsunghero.

JustlikeDiane,eachvolunteerarriveswitharichnarrative—adiverse background,acareerjourney,anda collectionoflifeexperiencesthat shapetheiruniqueperspective.Often, theirdecisiontovolunteeratacommunityhealthcareinstitutionlike Beebeisdrivenbyapersonalexperience.Perhapstheywitnessedfirsthand thecompassionatecareprovidedtoa lovedoneundergoingcancertreatment,findingsolaceinthewarmthof avolunteer’ssmile.Somemayhave beenrecipientsoflife-savingcare fromBeebe’sEmergencyDepartment, fuelingtheirdesiretogiveback.Othersmightbeaspiringmedicalprofessionals,eagertogainfirsthand experienceinthefield.

Everyvolunteerbringstheirown tale,wovenwiththreadsofcompassion, gratitudeandasharedcommitmentto makingadifference.Wecherishthediversemotivationsthatleadindividuals togiveback.Thesestoriesgraceusduringeveryvolunteerorientation,remindingusoftheselflessnessthatdriveseach individualtoanswerthecalltoserve Beebe.

AswehonorNationalVolunteer Month,let’srecognizetheprofound healthbenefitsofvolunteering.Researchrevealsitspositiveimpacton bothvolunteersandthosetheyserve,reducing ratesofdepression,lowering stresslevelsandbloodpressure,andenhancingoverallwell-being.Volunteeringfosterspurpose,buildsrelationships, andpromotesahealthier,happierlife forallinvolved.

Forourteam,theverypresenceof ourvolunteersatBeebeisatestamentto howmuchthecommunitycaresand supportsthehardworkthattheydo eachday.Thisadditionalsupportlightenstheworkloadandstrengthensour bondwiththecommunity,makingus feelproudandconnected.

Inourhealthcaremission,promoting communityhealthisparamount.Inspiredbyourvolunteers’impact,weinviteyoutojoinourteam.Yourtimeand effortcantrulytransformlivesinour community.

Variousvolunteerroles,bothclinical andnon-clinical,areavailablethroughoutthehealthcaresystem.Ifyou’reinterestedinvolunteeringatBeebe,we encourageyoutocall(302)645-3531or visitwww.BeebeHealthcare.org/Volunteer

Auxiliarythankfulfor supportfromvols

Editor:

DagsboroAmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit24wouldliketothankallof ourvolunteers,especiallyMissHilda, whogenerouslygavetheirtimeand energytomakeourQuarterAuctiona greatsuccess.

Wewouldalsoliketoacknowledgeandthankthefollowingbusinesseswhogenerouslydonatedgift cards:FamilyButcher,Parsons,Portos, LobsterShanty,FrankfordDiner, CountryKitchenandtheMillsboro PizzaPalace.

KathyAkers

AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit24

‘Taste’isamust-see performance

Editor:

ThispastSundayafternoon,Iattended“ATasteofOpera,”afreeconcertbytheLewesOperaEnsemble,at OurLadyofGuadalupechurchin Frankford.

BaritoneJosephTuri,hissoprano wife,Ellen,pianistJenniferCapparucciniandclarinetistCodyLeaveldeliveredperformancesofprofessional

polishandcharmequallyaccessibleto long-timeoperaloverslikemeand thoseexperiencingtheirfirsttrue “taste”ofopera.

Duringthebriefintermission— theconcertisnolongerthananhour —Ilookedaroundattheaudience. Everyonewassmiling,atpeoplethey knew,atstrangers,attheworldin general.Weallnoddedandwavedas iftosay:“Isn’tthisgrand?”Andit was.

Iurgeyou,shouldyouseethemadvertisedanywherenearyou,toseeand hearforyourselves.Theyaremore thana“taste”ofopera.Theyarefood forthespirit.

MarilynJanus Dagsboro

Readergivesupdate onstaffingmandate

Editor:

Onelastletteronskillednursing facility(SNF)staffing.Today,the CentersforMedicare&Medicaid Services(CMS)announcedanew staffingmandateforSNFs.Thereare twoveryspecificrequirements.

SNFswillberequiredtoemploy registerednurses24hoursperday,7 daysaweek.Delawarelawalreadyre-

quiresthis,sowearealreadyincompliance.

TheCMSstaffingmandatewill alsoraisestaffingrequirementsnationallyforSNFsonly.Itwillnotaffectassisted-livingfacilitiesor memory-careunits.Delawarecodealreadymandatesstaffingof3.28hours ofdirectcareperresidentperday (HRPD)inSNFs.Originally,CMS proposedthatthestaffingstandard wouldbe3.0HRPD.

S urprisinglythough,CMSannouncedtodaythatthenewstaffing minimumwouldbe3.48HRPD.This ishigherthanthestaffingcurrently requiredbyDelawarelaw.Wewillbe requiredtoincreasetheDelaware staffingrequirementby0.20HRPD. T hatisequivalentto12minutesper day.MostSNFsinDelawarealready meetorexceedthe3.28HRPD,so adding12minutesdoesnotseemto beimpossible,asmanywouldleadus tobelieve.

Thefightisnotoveryet,though. CMShasproposedtherule,butthe long-termcareindustryhasvowedto fightthemandate.Inaddition,some billshavebeendraftedinCongressto stopthemandate.So,wearestillnot

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sureexactlywhatmighthappen.

Whilethemandatewillnotresolve alloftheissuesthataffectthelongtermcaresystemtoday,itwillestablishaminimallevelofcareforour vulnerableresidentsresidinginfacilities.SNFsshouldstillbeevaluating thetypeofcareindividualresidents

requireandthenprovidethecarenecessarytoaddressthoseindividual needs.

Wemustprovidenotonlyaccessto afacilitybutalsoaccesstoappropriate carethataddressestheresidents’individualneedsandpromotestheirhighestleveloffunctioning.Theydeserve nothingless.

MaryPeterson Dagsboro

Loveisintheair...butthisisalsoaphotoofabiteoffoodbeingshared.Springhassprung.

MonumentSotheby’sInternationalRealty’sCoastalDivisionrecentlyannouncedtheadditionof FrankandAudreySerio,anexperiencedteamofRealtorsworking throughoutCoastalDelawareand Maryland,totheirbrokerageofreal estateprofessionals.

“Wearethrilledtowelcomethe SerioTeamonboardwithus,”said JustinHealy,Brokerandco-owner.

“Theirextensivebackgroundinour localmarketsprovidesthemwitha deepknowledgebasetoassistclients astheynavigatethehome-buying andsellingprocessfrombeginning toend.”

“FrankSerioisaseasonedrealestateprofessionalwhosejourneyinto theindustrybeganin1984,setting thestageforaremarkablecareerand leavinganindeliblemarkontheindustryoverthefollowingfour decades.WieldingunparalleleddedicationandexpertisewithBrokerlicensesinDelawareandMaryland, Frank’sinfluenceextendsbeyond statelines,establishinghimasarespectedfigurelocally,nationally,and internationally.”

Asought-aftereducatorand speaker,Frankcontributestoprofessionaldevelopmentandhasshared hisexpertisethroughnumerouspresentationsacrosstheU.S.,Bahamas. MexicoandSpain.Currentlyserving ontheBrightMLSExecutiveCommittee,heoverseestheinterestsof 95,000RealtorsacrosstheMid-At-

lanticregion.

“Frank’sstoriedlistofachievementsthroughouttherealestateindustryisatestamenttohis unwaveringdedicationtoleadership andhiscommitmenttoexcellence.” AudreySerio,alifelongresident ofFenwickIslandandSussex County,isarealestateprofessional, businesswoman,communityadvocate andleader.Licensedsince1985,her influencespanstheDelmarvaPeninsula,assheholdsaRealEstateAssociatesBrokerLicenseinboth DelawareandMaryland.

Inhernearlyfourdecadesinreal estate,AudreySeriohasservedasthe presidentofboththeSussexCounty AssociationofRealtorsandthe DelawareAssociationofRealtors. Hercommitmenttoindustrystandardsisreflectedinhercontinued involvementinnumerousDARand NARcommittees,coveringareas suchasMLSpolicy,affordablehousingandmore.

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“Theseaccoladesareatestamentto Bethany’sunwaveringcommitmentto professionalgrowthandherdedicationto excellenceintherealestatefield,”representativessaid.

ThroughearningtheABRdesignation, Adkinshasbeendeemedtohavedemon-

CoastalPoint•Submitted LindaVistaRealEstateServices’ BethanyAdkinshasearnedthreedistinguishedrealestatedesignations.

stratedexceptionalskillinrepresentingthe interestsofhomebuyers,gainingaccessto awealthofresourcesandanetworkof professionalsthroughtheRealEstate Buyer’sAgentCouncil(REBAC).Asan SRSdesignee,shehasbeendeemedto havemasteredthesophisticatednuances ofsellerrepresentation,equippingherwith theabilitytoredefinethestandardsof serviceandclientadvocacy.TheRSPS certificationshowcasesspecializedexpertiseinresortandsecond-homemarkets,an assetforclientsexploringinvestmentin vacationproperties.

“Thistrioofcertificationsempowers Bethanytoofferunmatchedservicesand ensuresthatwhetherherclientsarebuying,sellingorinvesting,theyhaveanexpertlyguidedexperiencetailoredtotheir

specificneeds.Bethany’srecognitionby theRealEstateBusinessInstitute(REBI) anditsaffiliationwiththeNationalAssociationofRealtorsenhancesherprofileas aconsummateprofessionalintherealestateindustry.Clientscantakeconfidence inhercomprehensiveapproach,backedby anarrayofcustommarketingmaterials andanextensiveprofessionalnetwork.

“LindaVistaRealEstateServices proudlysupportsBethanyAdkinsinher continuedjourneyofprofessionalexcellenceandlooksforwardtoherleveraging thesenewqualificationstothebenefitof herclients.WithherABR, SRSand RSPSdesignations,Bethanystandsatthe forefrontoftherealestatemarket,readyto deliverresultsthatexceedexpectations.”

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Beyondprofessionalrealms,her commitmenttocommunityserviceis evidentinherroleasthepresidentof theSussexCountyAssociationof Realtors’CommunityFoundation. Since1985,shehasbeenanactive boardmember,contributingtothe foundation’smissionandsuccess. Herenduringcommitmentisshowcasedinhercontinuedinvolvement intheGalaCommitteeandaschairpersonoftheDelawareAssociation ofRealtorsCaresFoundation.

“Audrey’sinfluenceextendstothe politicalarenaaswell,whereshe servedasthelongest-runningmayor ofFenwickIsland,Del.,retiringin 2016.Herjourneyembodiesacommitmenttoexcellence,bothinthe realestateindustryandinfostering vibrant,connectedcommunities.”

IntheirmovetoMonument Sotheby’sInternationalRealty’s CoastalDivision,theSeriosbring withthemateamofprofessionalsincludingChristineDeStefano,Amy SteinwedelandJohnMead.

“I’vealwaysbeenimpressedwith theSerios’extensiveknowledgeof ourlocalmarketsandtheirinvolvementinregionalandnationalrealestatecommittees,”remarkedHealy.

“Wecouldn’tbemorepleasedtohave hisexpertiseatMonumentSotheby’s InternationalRealty.Welookforwardtoalongpartnershipassisting clientsinachievingtheirrealestate goalsthroughbuyingandselling propertyhereatthebeach.”

FormoreinformationaboutMonumentSotheby’sInternationalRealty ortocontactFrankandAudrey Serio,call(302)227-6767.

Obituaries

LynnFrancesS.Andrews,91

LynnFrancesS.Andrews,91, passedawayonApril20,2024,at home.ShehadlivedinFenwickIsland,Del.,sinceDecemberof1995.

Andrewswastheoriginalvolunteer,andduringherlifeworkedthe nationalelectionsfor65years,was chairoftheBoardofElectionsof FenwickIslandfor25years,treasurerofSt.Andrew’sEpiscopal ChurchinNorthford,Conn.,for15 years,denmotherfortheCub Scouts,co-chairoftheBoosterClub fortheNorthBranfordHighSchool for10years,andco-chairofthe YAFatthechurch.

Shewasafoundingmemberof PieceableFriendsofBerksCounty, Pa.,quiltguild,foundingmemberof theOceanWavesquiltguildof Lewes,Del.,andchartermemberof theUsualSuspectsofFenwickIsland.

Shedelightedinsharingthe beachwitheveryonewhovisited. Whenshecouldn’tbeonthebeach, shewasquilting.Shewillbemissed byfamilyandfriends.

Andrewswasprecededindeath byherhusband,David,inJanuaryof 2019.Theyweremarriedfor67 years,andhewastheloveofherlife.

Theywerebothprecededindeath bytheirfirst-bornson,David Wayne.Theyaresurvivedbytheir remainingchildren,Dana(Mrs. RobertGuggino)ofSanibelIsland, Fla.,andFeedingHills,Mass.;Jeffrey(andLy nn)Andrewsof Wallingford,Conn.;LoriAndrews (andDavidGirard)ofWilmington, Vt.;andGail(Mrs.R.W.Hunter) ofWashingtonState.Theyhadnine grandchildrenandfivegreat-grandchildren.

TherewillbenoserviceforLy nn orDaveAndrews.Burialwillbeat theconvenienceofthefamily.Contributionsintheirmemorycanbe madetothecharityofone’schoice ortheBrandywineSPCAat22918 DuPontBlvd.,Georgetown,DE 19947.

JosephF.‘Joe’Balback,78

JosephF.“Joe”Balback,78,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonSunday,April14,2024,at DelawareHospiceinMilford,Del. HewasborninWilmington,Del., onDec.26,1945.

Hewasa1963graduateof MountPleasantHighSchool.He servedintheU.S.Armyfrom1964 to1966.Afterbeinghonorablydis-

charged,heworkedseveralyearsfor AtlanticAviation.In1968,hislove fortheoutdoorsledhimtomoveto SussexCounty.Hewasemployedat theIndianRiverPowerPlantfor33 years.Afterretirement,hestarteda smallbusinessasapainter/handyman.Hewasexcellentatthisjob.

WhenBalback’ssonswereyoung, hebecameanenthusiasticLittle Leaguecoachandumpire.Hewasa loyalPhiladelphiasportsfan,followinghisbelovedPhilliesandEagles.Hewashappiestwhenhewas outdoorshunting.Hewasthe founderofdouble“00”Hunting Club,ofwhichhewasamemberfor morethan30years.Hetaughthis sonsandmanyoftheirfriendsthe loveoftheoutdoorsandsafehuntingskills.

However,themostbelovedpart ofhislifewashisfamilyandclose friends.Hewasthereforanyone whoneededahelpinghand.

Thefamilyofferedspecialthanks tofamilyandfriendsfortheirunendingsupport,andtoDelaware Hospicestafffortheirspiritualand emotionalhelp.

Balbackwasprecededindeathby hisparents,GeorgeandAnnaBalback;brothersGeorge“Buck” BalbackandCharlesBalback;andsister TrishBooz;aswellasseveralbrothers-in-law.Heissurvivedbyhis wifeof44years,JoanBalback; daughter,Tracy(andFrank)Ramsay;sonsJosephE.BalbackandJay (andLaura)Balback;fivegrandchildren:HannahRamsay,HaydenBalback,HayleyBalback,Donavan BalbackandOliviaBalback;a brother,FrancisBalback;andtwo sisters,LydiaMacguireandSusanna Reinhold.Heisalsosurvivedby

specialin-lawsNancyBalback, KathyMontejunas,andMaryand EllisKaufman;aswellasmany niecesandnephews.

AcelebrationofBalback’slife willbeheldatalaterdate.Inlieuof flowers,donationsmaybemadeto DelawareHospice,100Patriots Way,Milford,DE19963.

DeloraJaneBenner,83

DeloraJaneBenner,83,passed awayonWednesday,April17,2024. ShewasbornonJan.12,1941,in SaltLakeCity,Utah,tothelate LesterDolphusMcKayandMary Jane(Chambers)McKay.

Sheenjoyedspendingtimewith herfamily,watchingNASCARand herpets.

Inadditiontoherparents,Bennerwasalsoprecededindeathby hersiblings.Sheissurvivedbyher twochildren,DebraMcKinney(and Ronald)andEdwinBennerIII(and Marissa);sixgrandchildren,Tammy, Jason,Toni,Robin,R.C.andGeorgia;andfourgreat-grandchildren, Erin,Joshua,BrysonandLarry.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Benner’slifememorialwebpageisonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

WilliamHarold ‘Gus’Gustafson,83

WilliamHarold“Gus”Gustafson, 83,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedaway onTuesday,March19,2024.Born July16,1940,inHibbing,Minn.,he wasthesonofthelateHaroldA. GustafsonandAili(Lillquist) Gustafson.

Asayoungman,Gustafson movedtoMaryland.In1960,atthe

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ageof20,hejoinedtheU.S.Navy andproudlyserveduntil1964.DuringhistimeintheNavy,hewasinvolvedintheCubanMissileCrisis. Later,in2017,hewaspresented withmedalsbytheU.S.government forhisserviceduringthisimportant eventinthenation’shistory.

Aftertheconclusionofhismiliaryservice,GustafsonwasemployedbyBectonDickinson (formerlyJohnsonLaboratories)and wasinvolvedinmanagementfor theircustomerserviceandsalessupportoperations.Heretiredin1997, after31yearsofemployment.

Afterretiring,Gustafsonmoved toDelaware.HelaterbecameinvolvedwiththeIndianRiverSenior Center,whereheparticipatedin manyactivitiesandclubs,anddayto-day-operationofthecenter,and servedonitsboardofdirectors.He wasalsoinvolvedinpoolleagues andlocalclubs,andleavesbehind manyclosefriendsandacquaintances.InadditiontohisinvolvementwiththeIRSC,healso operatedasmallbusinessthatprovidedtransportationservicesfor medicalpatients.

Gustafsonraisedfourchildren withMary(Bealmear)Gustafson: DarrinGustafsonandhiswife, Denise,(Uppercue)Gustafson,of Columbia,Md.;Melinda Gustafson-Burtonandherhusband, Jim,ofPerryHall,Md.;andMark Gustafsonandhiswife,Kris(Bush) Gustafson,ofCrystalLake,Ill.;as wellasgrandchildrenMatthew, Madison,Mia,CharlotteandDeclan.Heisalsosurvivedbyhissisters,Edith“Eydie”Nordby; MargaretBarr;ElizabethScalise andherhusband,Pete;andSally Benedictandherhusband,Lee; alongwithmanyniecesand nephews.

AccordingtoGustafson’swishes, amemorialserviceisnotplanned. However,hedidrequestthatdonationsbemadeinhisnametotheIndianRiverSeniorCenter,214Irons Avenue,Millsboro,DE19966.The IndianRiverSeniorCenterisa non-profitorganizationthatprovidessocial,educational,recreational,physicalandemotional support,andentertainmentforseniors.

ChristopherDale ‘Chris’Hudson,54

ChristopherDale“Chris”Hudson,54,wenthometobewiththe LordonSaturday,April20,2024, afterasuddenillness.Hewasborn onSept.24,1969.

Inhisyoungeryears,Hudson spenthisdayssurfingandskateboarding.Someofhisfondestmem-

oriesweretheyearsheworkedat theBethanyBeachIceCreamParlor,andheremainedfriendswithhis coworkersovertheyears.

Hudsonwasanincrediblycreativesoul.Hewasself-taughtin manyareas,includingknife-making andblacksmithing,computerdesign andrepair,andhismostrecentlove ofphotography.Hehadagreatlove foranimalsandnature,andwas skilledatcapturingimagesthat showedthebeautyofGod’screation.Helovedvisitingplaceson Delmarvawherehecouldtakephotographsofbirdsandothercreatures.

Mostofall,Hudsonhadagreat loveforothersandspenthisdays caringforhisfamily.

Hudsonwasprecededindeathby hisgrandparents,Kendalland LenoraHudson,andVincentand AnneBassett.Heissurvivedbyhis

parents,RichardandMelodyHudson;sister,KimFrey(andChris); andanentirelovingfamilyofnieces, nephews,aunts,unclesandcousins. Hewillbegreatlymissed.

Inlieuofflowers,donationscan bemadetotheAtlanticGeneral HospitalFoundationIndigentFund. Checkscanbemailedto10320Old OceanCityBoulevard,Berlin,MD 21811(write“ChristopherHudson” onthememo.)Foronlinedonations, visitwww.atlanticgeneral.org/foundation/give-now/,select“Other”and type“ChristopherHudson”inthe Tributename.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JeraldJacynski,80

JeraldJacynski,80,ofOcean View,Del.,passedawayonApril17, 2024,inMyrtleBeach,S.C.Hewas borninScranton,Pa.,tothelate

ChesterandElizabethJacynski,on Oct.26,1943.

Hewasanactivememberofthe FraternalOrderofEagles4528, VFWPost7234,AmericanLegion, MooseLodge,OceanCity(Md.) ElksandOceanCityPleasureClub.

Hewishedtoberememberedasa niceguywhocaredaboutothers.

Jacynskiwasprecededindeathby hisbelovedwife,MargaretAnn MorrissonJacynski,andastepson, SteveWallet.Heissurvivedbyhis sister,ElizabethBakerofOcean View;aswellashisnephews,greatnephews,great-niece,manycousins andhisbelovedsignificantother, CarolynTostiofFrankford,Del.

AcelebrationofJacynski’slife andmemorialserviceswillbeannouncedatfuturedates.Memorial contributionsmaybesentto:Eagles

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TheresaM.Johnson,68

TheresaM.Johnson,68,of Seaford,Del.,passedawayonMonday,April15,2024,atTidalHealth NanticokeinSeaford,Del.Shewas borninLewes,Del.,onJuly17, 1955,tothelateGeorgeLinguard andEthelKnight.

SheworkedatVlasicFoodsin Millsboro,Del.,formanyyears.She alsohadherowncleaningbusiness (TAAG)for10years,beforeretiring duetoillness.

Johnsonwasadevotedmother, grandmother,great-grandmother, sister,auntandfriend.“Reet”asshe

wasaffectionatelyknown,wasavery generouswomanwhodidn’tmind sharingandgivingtoanyone, whethertheywereinneedornot. Thatwashernature.Shewassmall instature,buttheloveshegavewas grand.

Inadditiontoherparents,Johnsonwasprecededindeathbyher twosisters,LillieJohnsonand SheritaDoughty;andtwobrothers, RobertKnightandThomasKnight. Sheissurvivedbyalongtimecompanion,WendellTimmonsofBerlin, Md.;fivechildren,XavierJohnson ofSeaford,Del.,AristotleJohnson (andEbony)ofSeaford,Del.,Ayona Walker(andOmar)ofFelton,Del., AlfonsoJohnson(andValerie)of Selbyville,Del.,andAntwainJohnsonofSeaford,Del.;foursisters, GloriaRogers(andRoss)ofFrankford,Del.,AndreaKnightofNorfolk,Va.,MashellKnightof

Philadelphia,Pa.,andTrudeanna NealofPortsmouth,Va.;sixgodchildren,NylesJarmonofFrankford, Del.,JaquitaTurnageofFrankford, Del.,ReginaldMitchellofMassachusetts,MarquelKnightofFrankford,Del.,TyroneAtkinsof Millsboro,Del.,andRonshika SmithofSeaford,Del.;aspecial niece,AntanellKnightBaileyof Frankford,Del.;37grandchildren; 22great-grandchildren;theSelby family;andahostofnieces, nephews,cousinsandfriends.

Johnson’slifememorialwebpage isatwww.watsonfh.com.

ShirleyJ.Loveland,87

ShirleyJ.Loveland,87,ofMyersville,Md.,andformerlyofSelbyville,Del.,andSilverSpring,Md., passedawayonTuesday,April16, 2024,atDoey’sHouseHospicein Hagerstown,Md.BorninChester,

Pa.,shewasthedaughterofthelate GeorgeMcClellandandMary (Moe)Glass.

Earlyon,Lovelandworkedat CannonRoadElementaryandwas activeinthePTA.Shelateropened Shirley’sCeramicsandLoveland’s Ceramics,teachingceramicsfor manyyears.

Shewasa32-yearmemberofSt. MatthewsBy-the-SeaUnited MethodistChurchinFenwickIsland,Del.,whereshefoundedthe ShepherdMinistryandFamilyFun Night,andco-foundedFaith,Hope &LoveQuiltersGroup.Quiltswere initiallygiftedtonewbornbabies andtheterminallyill,butovertime, thousandswerealsogiftedtocancer patientsattheTunnellCancerCenterinRehobothBeach,Del.Her warmheartalsoledhertobecome knownas“theBreadLady”at church.IfonewasavisitoratSt. MatthewsonSundaymorning,they probablyreceivedaloafofbread fromLoveland.

Shealsowasarecipientofthe prestigiousJeffersonAwardforoutstandingcommunityservice.

Lovelandwasprecededindeath byherhusbandof58years,JohnS. Loveland.Sheissurvivedbythree daughters,TraceyL.Bour(andJim) ofAldie,Va.,CherylJ.Lovelandof Millsboro,Del.,andLindaJ.Cox (andBud)ofMyersville,Md.;asister,MaryannCluff;sevengrandchildren,JennaClay(andBrian),Jason Bour(andElise),SpencerCox, JustinBour(andHayley),Jessica Dalton,StephanieCox(andDavid MilesJr.),SamanthaMangold(and Patrick),10great-grandchildren; andseveralniecesandnephews.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 10a.m.onMonday,April29,2024, atSt.Matthew’sBy-the-SeaUnited MethodistChurchinFenwickIsland,Del.,withvisitationanhour beforetheservice.Burialwillbein DelawareVeteransMemorial CemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Inlieu offlowers,donationsinLoveland’s memorymaybemadetoSt. Matthew’sBy-the-SeaUnited MethodistChurch,notedforFaith, Hope&LoveQuiltersortothe church,1000CoastalHwy.,Fenwick Island,DE19944.Condolencesmay besentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

DorothyAnn‘Dot’Murray,90

DorothyAnn“Dot”Murray,90, ofFrankford,Del.,wenthometobe withtheLordonThursday,April 18,2024,whileinthecomfortof herownhome.Shewasbornin Milford,Del.,onSept.21,1933, daughterofthelateRussellW. HudsonandthelateDorothyM. Hudson.

Murrayretiredin1991from

DiFebo’sMarketcelebratesthirdyearinbusiness

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ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

LisaDiFeboOsias,andherpartner andhusband,JeffOsias,openedthe groundsofDiFebo’sMarketfora three-yearanniversarypartylastweek, withhundredsofpeoplepassing throughtotastetheirItalianicecream, grababiteforlunchorwatchaspecial cookingdemonstrationofthetraditionalItalian“dishofthesevenfish,” whichherfather,BobDiFebo,helped create.

It seemedthatDiFeboOsiaswasalwayssearchingforalargerpot!Once sheandherdadfilledalargecrockery potwithshellfishofmanyvarieties,it wasquicklydeterminedabiggercookingpotwouldbeneededforthe demonstrationfor50captivatedculinaryonlookers.Bothfatheranddaughterareperfectionists,andthedemo soonturnedintoagenerationalcomedy act.

“Therewillbenofamilyfighting,as longasshedoesitmyway,”saidBob DiFeboofhisdaughter.

“Everythingwecookhereislike having mygrandmotherback,served uponaplate,”reminiscedLisaDiFebo. “Thisistrulyafamily-runbusiness,” shesaid,asshecalledforhersonJacob, whoistallerthansheis,toreachfora largerpotonatopshelf.

“ThisdishwearemakingissomethingwemakeeveryChristmas,”said theproprietor.“Butthenwealsocan justmakeabigpotinthesummer.”

IsabellaOsias,thedaughterofthe family,wasbusysellingordersofbreakfastsandwiches,Italianpastriesand espresso-basedcoffees.Askedifthis wasanespeciallybusydayforthemarket,shesaid,“Wehaveagreatstaff here,soitdoesn’tfeellikesuchhard worktome.”Shewasthentaskedwith tryingtoplaceamicrophoneunderher grandfatherBob’snose.

BobDiFeboadded,“Wewereona nationalcookingshowontheFood Network,andwewonanawardforthis dish.Itwasmeandmyson-in-law Jeff.”

Returningtokibbitzingwithhis daughter,thepatriarchadded,“She does itallold-school,andthementake

afewliberties.”

Thedishstartedwitholiveoil, onionsandgarlic,asdomanyItalian soups,stews,casserolesandpasta dishes.

“Youcanaddalittleredpepper here,butdon’tburnpeopleup,”said BobDiFebo.“Yousee,wedidnoteat meatonFridays,andsotheselarge familymealsbecameanimportantpart offamilylife.”

DiFeboOsias,notingthethree-year anniversaryofthemarket,said,“We selleverythinghereyouneedtomakea fullItalianmeal.Everythingyouneed.”

Shetheninterjected,workingwith the simmeringoil,onionsandgarlic,to say,“Nowremember—allofthisbase isgoingtobeapartofyoursauce. Allowthevegetablestomovearounda littlebitandmakesuretheyarewellcoveredwiththeoil.”Shethengrabbed thesaucepantoshowthewrist-action involvedwiththesautéwork,

Thefather-daughterduoaddedthe shellfish,withtheclamsfirstbecause theyneedabitmoretime,thenthe mussels,theshrimpandtheclams. DiFeboOsiasaddsdicedclams,aswell as clamjuice,togivethecioppino-like stewalittlemoreflavor.Finally,crabmeatwasadded.

Afamilydebatethenbrokeoutin frontofthecrowdofonlookers,over theamountofsalt.Thepatriarchadded halfoftheamountsetasideforthe purpose,andhisdaughterquickly dumpedintherest.

“Whatdadmaynotknowisthisis koshersalt,nottheiodizedsaltsheis usedtousing.”

WhiletheDiFebofamilytusslein thekitchencontinued,theresultwas an amazingfamilystew.

Outside,folksenjoyingalovely morningonthisDiFeboDaythree-

yearanniversaryweretreatedtomusic fromJacobOsiaswhoplayedpopular hits,including“SomethingintheOrange,”withhisfolkguitar.

TheBrandywineValleySPCAwas onsiteaswell,andpetadoptionswere availablefortwodogsfromtheshelter intheGeorgetownarea.Oneattendee, Barb,saidshehadfalleninlovewitha mixed-breedpitbull-mixpupwhohad asmallhandicap.

“This guyisgorgeous,”shetoldher husband,John.“ButIunderstandheis alittledeafinoneear?That’sOK.I thinkhehasalreadylearnedsignlanguage,”shejoked.

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Thecampaigncentersaroundthe re-launchofthecomprehensivevoter guide“HowtoVoteinDelaware’s SchoolBoardElections”andfeatures informationontheraces,theavailable votingoptionsandlinkstoalltheresourcesvotersmayneedforadditional electioninformation.Voterscanaccessprintanddigitalversionsof theschoolboardvoterguide,available inbothEnglishandSpanish,and downloadablevoterinformation

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Thecomprehensivevoter guidefeaturesinformationonwhere, whenandhowtovotethisMay.Itincludeslinksfornavigationtovoterinformationwebsites includingVoteDelaware.org,ACLU ofDelaware’svotereducation website;VotamosDE.org,theVotamos,WeVoteCoalition’sSpanishlanguagevotereducationwebsite; andVote411.org/Delaware,the LeagueofWomenVoters’votereducationwebsite.

Thesitesfeaturecandidatequestionnairesandinformationonevents suchasschoolboardcandidateforums,allowingvoterstolearnmore aboutthecandidatesrunningintheir schooldistrictsandtheirpositionson keyissues.

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Cobb Salad

Shrimp Po' Boy

Cheesesteak

Crab Balls

Taco Salad

Carne Asada Burrito

Crunchy Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

Blackened Chicken Quesadilla

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

Chicken Salad Wrap

Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl

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“Despitemakingupthelargest bodyofelectedofficialsinthecountry,schoolboardelectionsreceivelittleattentionandsufferfrom extremelylowvoterturnoutrates,” saidJillItzkowitzoftheLeagueof WomenVoters.“Duringthe2023 schoolboardelection,noschoolboard districtinDelawaresawmorethana 10percentvoterturnout,andmostremainedwellbelow5percent.Last year,aschoolboardracewasdecided byjustfourvotes.Ourvotereducation effortsaimtoequipDelawareanswith theknowledgetotalktofriends,familyandneighborsaboutwhyevery votemattersinthisyear’sschool boardelections.”

AndrewBernstein,CozenVoting RightsFellowattheACLUof Delaware,added,“That’swhyvoting inyourschoolboardelectionisoneof thebestwaystoensurethattheneeds andconcernsofyourcommunityare heard.Whenwesupportcandidates whoarecommittedtothewellbeing ofourchildrenandschools,we’relayingthefoundationforastronger, moreprosperouscommunitywhere everyonecansucceed.”

“Ourcommunitiesandourdemocracyarestrongestwheneveryeligible votercanexercisetheirrighttovote,” saidCharitoCalvachi-Mateyko,Immigrants’RightsOrganizeratthe ACLUofDelawareandfounderof theVotamos,WeVoteCoalition, “Ourcoalitiondwellsinthepowerof eachvotetobecomethevoiceofthe impoverished,voicelesscommunities, especiallycommunitiesofcolorand peoplewhodonotspeakEnglish.EnsuringSpanish-languagevotereducationmaterialsandsiteslike VotamosDe.orgareaccessibleisacriticalsteptowardidentifyingandreme-

Officialsdiscusssubstance-usedisorder

Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Longand leadersfromtheDelawareDepartment ofHealth&SocialServices(DHSS), alongwithpartnercommunityagencies, ledacommunityresponsebriefingon Monday,April23,toprovidethelatest outcomedataandotherinformationregardingtheState’seffortstosupportindividualsstrugglingwithsubstance-use disorderinDelaware.

OrganizedbyDHSS’Divisionof SubstanceAbuse&MentalHealth (DSAMH),these quarterlybriefings aimtoinformthepublicaboutthe State’songoingworktoreduceoverdosesandrespondtotheopioidepidemic.

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dyingbarrierstotheballotboxfor historicallymarginalizedcommunities.”

Similarlytolastyear,the2024 schoolboardvoterguidealsofeatures informationaboutvoteraccessibility,a legislativeandvotereducationpriority forDVRC.

“Oneinfouradultshasadisability, yetpeoplewithdisabilitieshavelong facedsomeofthegreatestbarriersto participatinginourelections,”said JoannKingsley,VotingRightsAdvocatewiththeDisabilitiesLawProgramatCommunityLegalAid SocietyInc.(CLASI).“Ineveryaspect ofourcoalition’svotereducation work,wemustensurethatthevoices, experiencesandneedsofvoterswith disabilitiesarecentered.”

Withtheschoolboardelectionsa monthaway,DVRCisencouragingall voterstovisitbit.ly/schoolboard2024andplantovoteonTuesday, May14.

ViennaCavazosofGeneration VoteSussexCountysaid,“School boardmembersholdgreatpower whenitcomestoimpactingourcommunitiesforgenerationstocome. Whetheryouhavekidsinschoolnow ornot,thedecisionsmadebyschool boardsresonatebeyondclassrooms. Nowisthetimetostartlearning aboutthecandidates,engagingin conversationsand,mostimportantly, makingyourplantovote.”

TheupdatedDVRCvoterguideis availableonlineatbit.ly/schoolboard2024.

TheDelawareVotingRights Coalition(DVRC)isDelaware’sfirst statewidecoalitionofvotingrightsorganizationsandadvocates.DVRCis focusedonreformsdesignedtoimproveaccesstovoting,publiceducationandvoterengagement.

theproviderswhoarethehelpersin Delaware.

“Asapublichealthnurse,I’moptimisticoureffortsarehavinganimpact ontheopioidcrisishereinDelaware. Butthefactstillremainsthatwehave lost fartoomanyDelawareans.”Said Hall-Long,PhD,RN,researchscientist andchairoftheDelawareBehavioral HealthConsortium.“We’vethrownthe kitchensinkatthisissue—andweare notstoppinganytimesoon.Ithastaken anall-hands-on-deckapproachtoget thisfar.

“Aswecontinueforward,Iwantto thankthemanygrassrootsadvocates, nonprofits,stateandlocalgovernment agencies,ourGeneralAssemblyand,especially,familymembers,forleaningin and collaboratingonhowtoprovidethe besttreatment,preventionandrecovery

modelsforDelawareans.”

DSAMHDirectorJoannaChampneyfollowedtheHall-Longandprovidedinformationonheroffice’sefforts tocombatoverdosefatalitiesandthe harmfulimpactsofsubstance-usedisorderinthecommunity.

“Wewillnotrestuntildrugpoisoningandoverdosedeathsinourstateare atzero,butwearegratefulfortheeffortsofallofourpartnerstocontinue flatteningthecurve,”saidChampney. “Wewillcontinuetofocusonour strategiesofreducingthenegative stigmaofaddiction,screeningindividualsforopioid-usedisorder,offeringinformationtohealthcareprovidersabout howtousemedicationtotreatopioidusedisorder,blanketingthestatewith theoverdosereversalmedication,targetingeffortstoreachspecificcon-

sumergroupsandfocusingon Delaware’saddictiontreatmentinfrastructure.”

JohnEvans,directoroftheDivision ofForensicScience,spokeaboutthevarietyofsubstancesleadingtooverdose fatalitiesandbrokedownsomedata thatdemonstratedusageinthestate.

CarolineJudd,MPH,substance-use disorderepidemiologistwiththeDivisionofPublicHealth,shareddatafrom theStateUnintentionalDrugOverdose ReportingSystem(SUDORS)aswell asotherkeydatapointsrelatedtononfataloverdose.

KimBlanch,BSN,RN,directorof communityoutreachatBeebeHealthcare,andArleneWood,LPCHM, LCPC,NCC,BeebeHealthcarebehav-

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Forestservice,DARestablishmemorialforest

TheDelawareForestServicehosted theDaughtersoftheAmericanRevolution’s(DAR’s)Col.JohnHasletChapter inDover,alongwithothervolunteersto establishamemorialplotdedicatedto formerStateForesterWalterF.Gabel, whoservedinthatrolefrom1974to 1991.

“WeareexcitedaboutthisDARtree planting—notonlybecauseitisdedicatedtoWaltGabel,butbecausethework bytheDaughtersoftheAmericanRevolutionhighlightstheimportanceofthe positiveimpactsofconservationefforts hereinDelawareandthroughoutthe UnitedStates,”saidDelawareState ForesterKyleHoyd.“Thisplantingisa historicalrepresentationofpennypine plantingsbyDARontheHeadquarters Tractintheearly1900s.Thesame

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ioralhealthgrantdirector,provideddetailedinsightfromtheproviderperspectiveoftheircommunitywork.

BeebeHealthcarealsobroughttheir mobileoutreachvehicleandprovided toursforthepublicinattendancetosee howtheyperformtheirworkinthe community.

Dr.RobertRosenbaum,M.D.,

loblollypineseedlingsthatweareplantingtoday,only85yearsafterthoseinitial pennyplantings,nowcostaquartereach.”

OneofDAR’s“service”elementsincludesaconservationprogramdevoted to improvingtheenvironmentandeducatingthepubliconconservationissues.

OnJune3,1939,membersofthe

DelawareDAR(ledbytheCol.John HasletChapter)plantedthefirstDAR Forestof10,800“PennyPines”inan areathat’snowtheReddenStateForest’sHeadquartersTract.

Thenational“PennyPine”program initiative(1centpertree)chargedstates acrossthenationtoestablishatleastan acreofmemorialforestbythe1941NationalDAR50thAnniversary.Donationsof$5secured500pineseedlings tobeplantedonthatacre.TheCivilian

FACEP,FAEMS/statemedicaldirector foremergencymedicalservicesandpreparednessattheDivisionofPublic Health,spokeabouttheuseof buprenorphinebyEMSresponseteams as awaytosavelivesandservethepublic.

Tohelpaddressbehavioralhealth needsofDelawareans,DHSShasseveralwaysforindividualsortheirfamily memberstoconnect:

•Callthe24/7DelawareHopeLine at1-833-9-HOPEDEor1-833-946-

ConservationCorp(CCC)wasempoweredtodotheplanting,althoughvolunteersjoinedStateForeststaffandCCC employeesinDelawaretoplantthesite.

TheDelawareForestServicemanagesthreestateforests,includingRedden,BlackbirdandTaberstateforests, coveringmorethan21,290acres.

“IamthrilledDelawareDaughters helpedmakethiseventpossible,” said BarbaraSeningen,regent,Delaware StateSociety,NSDAR.“Werecognize andsupporttheplantingoftreesasthey helpreducecarbondioxideandproduce oxygenthroughphotosynthesis,a processcriticaltomitigatingclimatethreateningforces.”

AccordingtoDorothyAbbott,conservationchairoftheDAR’sCol.John HasletChapter,“WalterF.Gabeldedi-

7333—asinglepointofcontactin whichcallerscanconnecttoavarietyof resourcesandinformation,including supportfromcliniciansandpeerspecialistspluscrisisassistance.

•StopbyoneofDHSS’BridgeClinics (https://www.helpisherede.com/#featured)foranin-personassessment.

•VisitTreatmentConnection.comto findoutwhichtreatmentprovidersare locatednearyou.

•VisitHelpIsHereDE.com,DHSS’

catedmostofhislifetoconservingand managingforestlandswhilepursuing hisdesireforAmericanpatriotism. Both hisgrandmothersandhisthree daughtersarealsoDARmembers.”

Establishingthememorialforestasa unitedeffortisdesignedtocelebrate Gabel’spassionforconservationand history.Thememorialplantingsiteon theOtis-WebbTractwasselectedbecausetheexistingareaisaprimelocationasanopenfieldtoconvertbackto trees—aprocessknownasafforestation.Oncetheseedlingsgrow,theplot isintendedtohelpcreateforestdiversity,includingfoodplotsforwildlife.

FormerstateforestersBobTjaden (1992-1994)andE.AustinShortIII (1995-2010)werealsopresentforthe treeplanting.

one-stopwebsitewhereDelawareans cansearchfortreatmentservicesandresourcesinDelawareornearbystates.

•Call988iftheindividualisincrisis andneedsimmediatesupport.

•Call911ifsomeonehasoverdosed andneedsemergencymedicalattention.

•LearnwheretofindNarcantraining,getthemedicationthroughthe mail,anddownloadtheOpiRescueDE Appat

https://www.helpisherede.com/overdose-prevention.

SUSSEXCOUNTY’S CHOICE FORGENERALSURGERY

OurteamisproudtoperformproceduresatourMargaretH.Rollins LewesCampusandattheOutpatientSurgeryCenterandSpecialty SurgicalHospitalonourAbessinioHealthCampusinRehoboth. TheBestGeneralSurgicalCareisHere.

AtBeebeHealthcare,weareproudlyleadingthewayforgeneral surgeryinSussexCounty.Ourboard-certi edsurgeons(pictured) performavastarrayofroutineprocedures–fromherniarepairsto appendectomies–usingthelatesttechnologiestostreamlineand optimizecareforeverypatienttreatedtoensurethebestoutcomes.

ClaraHiggins,DO BOARD-CERTIFIEDSURGEON

RamakrishnaTatineni,MD BOARD-CERTIFIEDSURGEON

Lifestyle

BethanyBeachNatureCenterhostsEarthDayactivities

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheBethanyBeachNatureCenterbroughtcellistBrendaNeeceto thegroundsofthe26-acrepreserve lastSaturdayforits13thannual EarthDaycelebration,givingtheoccasionauniquefeelingwithitsdeep orchestralstringtones.

TheEarthDayeventwasheld outsidefrom10a.m.tonoon,with nativeplantsavailabletopurchase,to benefittheCordreyCharities.CuratorNancyLucythenbroughtthe presentationsinsidesothekidsattendingcouldseeherturtlesand aquariumtanks.Meanwhile,sixospreycircledthewetlandmarsh,keepingawatchfuleyeonthings.

MuseumtaxidermistWendy StadterfromtheDelawareMuseum ofNature&Sciencewasaspecial guest,talkingabouttheartofcreatinggardens.

“OurdisplaysattheDelawarenatureandsciencecenterarealldevotedtonativeDelawarespeciesof plantsandanimals.Ofcourse,we havespecialplantsheretodaythat aretrulynativetoSussexCounty,” shesaid.“Oursciencedisplaysfeaturethelocally-nativehorseshoe crabs,too.”

“Wehavebeenpackedhereatthe Bethanynaturecenterforthepast threeweeksbecausethespring breaksforstudentsandfamiliesin ourareaarestaggeredamongthe neighboringstatesofMaryland, PennsylvaniaandVirginia,”said Lucy.“EarthDayisalittleoffthis yearfromthatscheduleandcomes thethirdweekofApril,whenmany havegonehomeafterEaster.However,wedidbenefitfromtheoverflowcrowdsfromtheDiFebo Marketthree-yearanniversaryright acrossthestreet.”

“WetookalittlerisktodoEarth Dayactivitiesoutside,andIamglad wedid,”shesaidoftheplantdisplays,thecellomusic,andthearts andcraftsforkids.Oneinsistent youngvisitoragainbeggedLucyto headbackinsidetotheturtleterrarium.

Neesesaidshehasbeencomingto BethanyBeachforspringbreaksand EarthDayeventssince1978.Sheis promotingthecreationofaCello Museum.

“Ifweplaytogether,thecellists willcome,”shesaid,referencinga

linefromthefilm“FieldofDreams.” “Cellistsareaverycollaborative groupofpeople.”

Stadtersaidshestartedhercareer intheinteractivedesignindustryand beganhelpingwithmuseumdisplays. “Ireallyevolvedintobeinganaturalist,”shesaid.“Ibelievepeople shouldexperienceasmanywildand naturalthingsastheycan.”

Shelatertookuptaxidermywork topreservespeciesintheDelaware regionforfuturedisplay.

“Iwantpeopletobeabletointeractwithnatureandwithmydisplays, too,”saidStadter.

OysterFestiscomingthefirst weekofJunetotheDelawareMu-

seumofNature&Science,whichis presentlyundergoingalargerenovation.

“Wehopepeoplewillcomejoin usforatastingofDelaware’soysters onKennettPike,inWilmington, from4:30to7:30p.m.”

TheBethanyBeachNatureCenter,at807GarfieldParkway(Route

26),isopeneverySaturdayinMay andwilladdmoredayseachweek startinginJune.Thecenterwillbe openWednesdaythroughSaturday throughthesummer.Theformer Addycottagethathousestheindoor naturedisplays—yes,includingthe turtleterrarium—ismorethan100 yearsold.

CoastalPoint•Submitted BethanyBeachNatureCenterhostedits annualEarthDayactivitieswhichincludedcellistBrendaNeece,whoperformedfortheeventgoers.

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubpresentedacheckfor$1,235toLindaForte,communityrelationscoordinatorofEastersealsDelaware&Maryland’sEasternShoreat theirrecentlyheldmeetingandluncheon.EastersealshasbeeninDelawarefor75 years,whichincludesfourfacilities,locatedinNewCastle,Smyrna,Doverand Georgetown.Thefacilitiesprovideservicessuchaseducation,outreachandadvocacysothatpeoplelivingwithautismandotherdisabilitiescanlive,learn,work and playintheircommunities.Fromchilddevelopmentcenterstophysicalrehabilitationandjobtrainingforpeoplewithdisabilities,Eastersealsoffersavarietyof servicestohelppeopleaddresslife’schallengesandpersonalgoals.Tolearnmore aboutLBWC,visittheirwebsiteatLbwclub.com.

LaicieTerrypresents researchatconference

LaicieTerryofMillsboroisoneof threeLebanonValleyCollegestudents whoattendedandpresentedresearchat the99thAnnualMeetingofthePennsylvaniaAcademyofScience.

Thestudentspresentedtheirresearchon“Gold-basedTherapy:Investigatingthesideeffectsatthe organismallevel.”

ThestudentstraveledwithValbona Hoxha,assistantprofessorofbiology. Terry,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,ispursuingabachelor’s degreeinneuroscienceatLVC.

L earnmoreaboutthesciencesat LVCbyvisitingwww.lvc.edu.

FOSCLseeking boardcandidates

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Library(FOSCL)thisweekannouncedanopencallforcandidates forthe2024BoardofDirectors. Theyareinneedofindividualswith afinancebackground,aswellas graphicdesign.Thedeadlinefor nominationsisMay10.

“Areyouafanofthelibrarywho islookingforawaytoconnectand serveinourcommunity?Consider FOSCL!TheFOSCLBoardofDirectorsconsistsoflocalcommunity memberswhowanttomakeadifferencebysharingtheirtalentsandinsightsinsupportofourexcellent library.Anall-volunteerorganization,Friendsmembersadvocateand raisemoneytosupportourlibrary, developmeaningfulcommunityprogramsandservices,andsupplement libraryresourcestostrengthenthe libraryuserexperience.”

Lectures,films,craftworkshops, exerciseprograms,dancelessonsand musicalpresentationsatSouth CoastalLibraryareofferedfreeto patronsbecauseofthesupport FOSCLprovides.Inadditionto sponsoringchildren’sschoolandlibraryprograms,FOSCLprovides theresourcestoenhancespeciallibrarybookcollections;provideaccesstomediacollections;make essentialtechnologyavailabletolibrarypatrons;andprovidefurnishingsforthepatioandoverall landscapingcare.

“IfyouparticipateinFOSCL’s signaturefundraisingevent,Beach& BayCottageTourorthepop-up booksalesatthelibraryyouarealreadymakingadifferencesupportingtheSouthCoastalLibrary.Take thenextstepandjointheBoardof DirectorsoftheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary,”representativessaid.

FOSCLBoardcandidateswith leadershipskills,financialmanagement,systems,communicationsand marketingexpertise,andastrong loveoflibrariesareespeciallybeing encouragedtoapply.Formoreinformation,seetheFOSCLwebsiteat www.foscl.comorreachoutbyemail toinfo@foscl.com.

Informationforpotentialcandidatesforthe2024Board:

•Uptotwoseatsontheboardare available;

•Thetermofserviceforthose electedbeginsinSeptember2024;

•Boardmembersserveathreeyearterm(2024-2027),andasecond termisallowed;

•Thereareapproximatelyseven tonineregularboardmeetingseach year;individualcommitteesmeetas needed.

April25

SpringRenewal— ElizabethRives,acertified naturalist,willhostSpringRenewal,Wonders ofthewoodlands,atDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekfrom11:30a.m.to 12:30p.m.Theguidedwoodlandstourcosts $10.MembersareadmittedtotheGardens forfree,andnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andyoungerareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationsforthetourcanbemadeonline atdelawaregardens.org/events.

BabyB ees— FrankfordPublicLibraryhostsa BabyBeesstorytimeforchildrenupto24 monthsoldeveryThursdayat11a.m.Come listentostoriesandsongs,andengagewith otherbabies.Registrationisrequired.You cansignuponlineatfrankford.lib.de.usorby calling(302)732-9351.

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts “Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1p.m.Join agrowinggroupofpatronstoplaygamesin theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dominoes,Scrabblean dcardgames. LegoClub— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts Legoenthusiastsat4p.m.Theprogramis forages6andolder.Formoreinformation, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipati ononly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

Gettysburg’sLostLoveStory— Enjoya freelecturebyauthorandlicensedBattlefieldGuideatGettysburgNationalMilitary Park,JeffreyJ.Harding,onthelivesandsecretrelationshipbetweenCivilWarUnion General,JohnReynolds,andKateHewittat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Wewilllearn aboutthelivesofbothJohnandKate,their relationship,andKate'sl ifefollowingthe tragicdeathofReynoldsattheBattleofGettysburg.Wewillalsolearnmoreaboutthe author'sresearchandhisbook:Gettyburg's LostLoveStory:TheIll-fatedRomanceof GeneralJohnReynoldsandKateHewitt.The authorwillbeavailableforabooksigning followingthelectureforpeoplewhohave pre-purchasedhisbook.Itisavailableonline atstoressuchasAmazon,Barnesand Noble,aswellasatsomelocalbookstores. Free,registrationisappreci atedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FrogChorusConcert— Let'sreadabout FrogandToad'sadventuresastheydiscover whatitmeanstohaveafriendandbepartof acommunity!Meetlivefrogandtoadat SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.Learnabout thefrogsthatliveinhabitatsnearyouand listentotheircalls.Becomeafrogsoyoucan jointhefrogchorusandtakeh omeyourown froggy-gami!Free,registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April26

ArborDayNativePlantSale— Delaware BotanicGardensatPepperCreekwillhostan ArborDayNativePlantSalefrom9a.m.to4 p.m.Carefully-selectednativeplantsgrown onsitebystaffandvolunteerswillbeavailable.Aguidedtourwilltakeplaceat10a.m. fo rafeeof$10.Membersareadmittedfree tothegardens,andnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andyoungerare admittedfree,ifaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationscanbemadefortheguided tourardelawaregardens.org/events.

HearingClinic— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingahearingeventwithShoreHearing at1p.m.Therewillbefreehearingtests, consultations,OtoscopicEvaluationsand cleanings.Appointmentsarerequired.Toset upanappoin tment,call(757)787-2311.

MedicareBasicsinRetirement— Joseph Cisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefitsandeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool,willdiscuss

differentplansandoptionswithMedicareenrollmentatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15 a.m.YouwilllearnaboutMedicarechanges, differencebetweenobservationandadmittance,andalltheletters(A,B,C,andD)and Plans(GandN).We’lldiscussthetimeframe forsigningupforMedicare,penalties,and theimport anceofreviewingyourprescriptionsduringOpenEnrollment.Sponsoredby theMoneySchool,partoftheDelawareCommunityReinvestmentActionCouncil.Free, registrationisappreciatedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

April27

RelationshipstoRedemption— Mariners BethelGlobalMethodistChurchishosting “RelationshipstoRedemption”from9a.m.to 4p.m.Formoreinformation,ortoregister, contactCraigCourterthroughemailat

csc1948@comcast.net.

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

WorldTaiChiDay— NorthsideParkinOcean City,Md.,willhostaWorldTaiChiDay de monstrationandparticipationeventat10 a.m.Allarewelcome.Formoreinformation, callKimReedat(410)213-2822.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringauniquetheme eachmonth,April’skitfocusesonclouds. Learnaboutdifferentkindsofclouds,conductanobservationalweatherexperiment

AMAZING ANNUALS

Native Plants

Organic Herbs

House Plants/Succulents

Organic Soil Amendments

Bonsai Plants

Garden Decor/Gifts/Pottery

Local Art

Outdoor Furniture

Custom Pots

Local Honey/Eggs/Pickles

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachment oftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost166 on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarinesand NavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedinthe Corps,livinginWorcesterorSussexCounties,arewelcometojointomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealog icalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubevery Wednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperience levelsarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Geor getown.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganizationhas expandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhas beenservingthecommunityfor98years. TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formed infriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyouare interestedinattending,sendanemailto the rese.r.gross@gmail.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCatering inMillville.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Form oreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302)

858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsfored ucationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCountyBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. SeeEVENTSpage38

Studentscanlearnhowtoshootafilmshortinfreeworkshop

TheRehobothBeachFilmSocietyis sponsoringayouthfilmworkshoponSunday,May5,fromnoonto4p.m.atitsCinemaArtTheaterinLewes.

“Thefilmsocietyiscommittedtosupportingourcommunityyouththroughthe artofvisualstorytelling,”organizerssaid. “Thisisevidentintheeffortbystaff,the boardandsponsorswhohavedeveloped theYourWorldYouthEnvironmentalFilm FestivalonMay5,2024.Wealsorealize thatteachersandstudents’timeislimited. Forthosereasons,wehaveshiftedthefocus fortheMay5eventfromapresentationof studentfilmstoahigh-level‘howto’halfdayworkshopspecificallydesignedfor middle-andhigh-schoolstudents.”

LedbyTempleUniversityfilmprofessor andfilmmakerLeAnnErickson,theMay5

workshopisdesignedtoengagewithstudentsonthebasicsoffilmmaking.Complimentarylunchwillbeprovided,butthe workshopwillbelimitedto10to15studentsintotal.

Therewillbeprizesawardedtostudents forpurposesofcreatingafinishedshort film.Considerationwillalsobegiventoselectafinalstudentvideotoscreenatthe 26thanniversaryoftheRehobothBeach IndependentFilmFestivalinNovember. StudentsenrolledinaSussexCounty schoolmayapply.

Registrationisonafirst-comefirstservebasis.Workshopenrollmentcloseson Friday,April19.Toreserveaspace,send thefilmsocietyanemailatinfo@rehobothfilm.com.

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Same Day Tickets available at the Box Office 30 Mins. before showtime Box Office: (302) 732-3744 www.ilovetheclayton.com 33246 Main St. Dagsboro, DE 19939

Events

Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided. BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577.

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&Sandwic hministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator

willbeatthelibrarytoh elpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email

georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y mucho más.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat1p.m.Ev erymonth,theyoffera differentactivityforelementary-school-aged children.

April Events

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostin gFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay. Justsignthebookandwrite“FlipFive”next toyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m. Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutis alsoavailable.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets

thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)530-0064.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throug hmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthat 5p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageat https://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat6:30 p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationon monthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdates andmeeting updatescanbefoundatsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in,so contactCarolLynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch02@gmail.comformoredetails. YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeather Murphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from

9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSup port— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat

myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare held everyTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— The GeorgetownPublic

LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 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’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayo f eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator wantingtomeetandgreetotherscanget togetherattheMillsboroPizzaKingon Thursdaysfrom8to10a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLib rary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednes dayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated

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withclouds,makeacloudidentifier,andthen getcraftywhileyoumakecloudart.Kitsare freeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.

April29

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Frankford PublicLibrarywillholditsStorytimesessioninthepavilionatParsonsFarmat11 a.m.Thisisweather-permitting,andany cancellati onswillbepostedonthelibrary’s Facebookpage.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351. WalkingClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsawalkingclubeveryMondayatnoon forathree-lapwalkaroundtheFrankford TownPark.Youcanwalkatanypace,listentomusicorwalkwithothersinthe group.Formoreinformation,visitfrank-

ford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibrarywelcomesalllevelsof knittersand crocheterstoenjoysomequalityhobby timeat1p.m.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,bal ance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBe ach,DE19930

April30

DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublic LibraryinvitesDungeons&DragonsplayerstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5p.m. Newplayersaremorethanwelcome,so joinatanytime.Allcampaignsarestructuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay,sono stringsareattached,buttheydoplayevery week.Thisissuitableforages10and older.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351. WashiTapeBookmarks— JoinKristinat SouthCoast alLibraryat2:30p.m.fora funandeasyWashiTapeBookmarkclass. Participantswillmaketwowashi-tape bookmarks.Free,forages18-plus,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisrequired andavailableonlineat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(Mar-May 2024.)Alreadyattended3?EnjoyfreeCreativeBugartvideotutorialsonyourownat h omebyclickingontheCreativeBuglogo onthehomepageofourwebsiteandtypinginyourlibrarycardnumber.(Ifyour cardnumberstartswithsomethingother than33812,visitthelibraryforassistance.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

YinYangYogaSeries— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.forafreeonehouryinyangyogaclass,partofathreeclassseriesattheli brary.Participantsshould beabletoattendallthreesessions,asthey

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at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepubliconSaturdaysfrom11a.m.to1 p.m.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall

buildoffoneanother.Thisyogaserieswill combineactivemovementsandpostureswith longerheldpassivestretchestoenergizethe bodyandfocusthemindwhilealsocreating asenseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(Not thesameasGentleFlowYoga.)Pleasebring ayogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Registrationopensat4:45pm onApril16and isavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

EmergencyPreparedness— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafour-part emergencyanddisasterpreparednessseries (Partthreeandfour,datesTBA).Youmayattendallfoursessions,orpickandchoose whichsessionsyouwishtoatten d.Pat Heineman,MS(UniversityofDelawareCenter forDisabilitiesStudiesandDEMApartner) andPatYoung(LibraryAssistant,MiltonPublicLibraryandChair,DelawareLibrariesand DisastersInitiative)willteachyouthebest waystoplanandprepareforevacuationor shelteringinplaceincaseofanemergency. Allparticipantswillreceiveago-bagthat theycanfillathome.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

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(302)539-8725.Admissi ontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass. org.

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May1-31

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages1017canstopbySouthCoastalLibrarytopick upafreecraftkittomakeapatriotic bracelet.Thisisfree,andavailableallmonth whilesupplieslost.Youthmustpickupkits themselves.

May1

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

StoryTimeWithGoats— SouthCoastalLibraryispartneringwithDonna'sGoatFarm foranoutdoorstorytimeexperienceat10:30 a.m.ThiseventisforagesBirth–5andwill beheldat35717FarmHouseLane,Frankford.Pleasebringablankettositon.Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Hostedbyth eSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Let’sTalkBooks— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafuninformalbookclub! Letuscelebratereadingbysharingwithotherswhatwearecurrentlyreading,recentfavorites,andbookswecan'twaittoreadnext! Thisisafunwaytomeetothersinyourcommunity,enjoyasnack,andgetnewreading ideas.Lightsnacksprovided.Ages18-plus. Free,registrationisencouragedandavailable athttps://sou thcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

May2

NotableBooks— TheCoastalGeorgetown AAUWALANotableBookClubwillmeetat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoonto discussJamesMcBride’s“Heaven&Earth GroceryStore.”

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderof allskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

May3

McBrideSpeaking— CongressionalcandidateSarahMcBridewillspeaktoTheEastern SussexDemocratsatTheRetreatatLove CreekClubhouseinLewesat5p.m.Thecost is$25perpersonforclubmembers,and $30fornon-members,whichincludesabuffetdi nner.Payinadvanceontheirsiteat easternsussexdemocrats.com.

SpringYarn— JoinRachelatSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafunandeasyyarn craft.Participantscanchoosebetween makingeitherabunnyoraduckling.Please indicatewhichyouintendonchoosingin thenotesfield.Allmaterialsareprovided. Forages18andolder,please.Free,regis-

teratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSo uth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

May4

SafeBoating— TheU.S.CoastGuardAuxiliaryisofferingaone-dayMarylandSafe BoatingCoursefrom8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.

AsafeBoatingCertificateisrequiredforall boatoperatorsbornafterJuly1,1972,and isawardedaftersuccesfulcompletionofthe course.Thecostis$20.Toregister,orfor moreinformation,email cgauxoc@gmail.comorcallBarryCohenat (410)935-4807.

SeasideTrainShow— TheDe lawareSeaside TrainShowwillbeheldatOceanView’sHope Centerfrom9a.m.to2p.m.Admissionis $6,withchildren10andyoungeradmitted free.Therewillbeoperatingtrainlayouts,refreshments,adoorprizeand25vendors.For moreinformation,orfordirections,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

LegoClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun

wildatLEGOClub,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Eachtimewemeet,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsarepr ovided.Free,forages6-10years.Registration isencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows. Parentsdonotneedtoregisterbutmustaccompanytheirchild.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

HeritageDay— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumishostingHeritageDayfrom11a.m.to 3p.m.TherewillbeKeithCunningham,a Nativebookauthorandling uisticsexpert,and RagghiRain,anindigenousstoryteller,and theNanticokeDanceTroupe.Therewillbe dancing,music,vendorsandtraditionalNativeAmericanfood,suchassuccotashand frybread,alongwithIndiantacos.Thisisfree andopentothepublic.Formoreinformation, call(302)945-3400.

May5

FreeConcert— RivenbarkwillperformatSt. Matthew’sByTheSeaat8:30and10:45

a.m.,andalatershowat6p.m.Loveofferingswillbeaccepted.

May6

ChixWithStix— JoinJillatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.forthenextmonthlymeeting aboutcrocheting,knittingandneedleworking. Allskilllevelswelcome.Seewhatothersare makingandgetinspirationinthisfungroup meeting.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 ReadingNutritionLabels— SharonMack, IntegrativeHealthCoachwithBeebe,will presenta classatSoputhCoastalLibraryat 3p.m.onreadingandunderstandingnutritionlabelstomakehealthy,informedfood choices.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent

i Happenings

May6-11

PetWeekDonations— TheSouthCoastalLibraryinBethanyBeachiscelebratingNationalPetweekbycollectingpetcare donationsduringopenhoursMay6–11. Itemsincludeunopened,drykittenfood(especiallyPurinaKittenChow);unopened,wet &drydogandcatfood;cleandog&cattoys; clean,unstuffedblankets&towels;leashes& collarsfordogsandcats;cleannursingbottles;cleanpetcrates&carriers.Donations willbe giventoBrandywineSPCAandthe CatsAroundTownSociety.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

DIYPetToyKits— Allarewelcometopickup afreecraftkitatSouthCoastalLibraryto makeatoyforadogorcat!Keepthetoyfor yourownfurryfriend,ordonateittoashelter

foranimalsinneed(we’llbecollectingpet suppliesforlocalsheltersthisweek,too— viewalistofrequesteditemsat https://del awarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11 935135)Kitsareavailableallweekwhile supplieslast.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

May7

Mommy&MeTime— Mommy&Metimeis anopportunityformomstoconnectwiththeir childrenaswellasothermomswhilemaking acraftatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Thisprogramisnotjustformoms,butany parentorcaregiver,maleorfemale!Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat http s://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

CookingBytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouthCoastal Librarywillchoosearecipefromthesame cookbookandthenmakeandbringinthe dishtosharewiththegroup,at1p.m..Par-

ticipantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking, recipesandhowtoimprovethem,aswellas thebookitself.Thisclubisagreatwayfor y outomeetmembersofyourcommunityand trynewfoods!(BringTupperwaretotake homeleftovers.)Visitourwebsitetosee whichcookbookwasselected.Free,forages 18+,registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 YinYangYogaSeries,Part3— JoinSarah Schaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.forafree one-houryinyangyogacla ss,partofa three-classseriesatthelibrary.Participants shouldbeabletoattendallthreesessions, astheybuildoffoneanother.Thisyogaserieswillcombineactivemovementsandpostureswithlongerheldpassivestretchesto energizethebodyandfocusthemindwhile alsocreatingasenseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(NotthesameasGentleFlow Yoga.)Pleasebringayogamatortowelfrom home.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.R egistration opensat4:45pmonApril16andisavailable

athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

May8

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. BeginningWatercolorClass— Joinagroup attheSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.fora free,introductorywatercolorclasswithlocal instructorandentrepreneurTiffanywith SorellaAmoreLLCinMillville.Learnthebasicsofwatercolorwhilecreatingasmallcat paintinginhonorofNationalPetWeek.All materialsprovid ed.Registrationislimitedand required,andavailablebeginningat10a.m. onMay1atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended.)HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Fe elingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies workthrougheverydayemotions!Free,no registrationrequired,butparents/caregiver s mustaccompanychildren.Startsat10:30 a.m.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateachtwohourmeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.Thismonth,we’lldiscuss thecaseofAndreaYates.Suggestedread (notrequired):"Ar eYouThereAlone?":The UnspeakableCrimesofAndreaYatesby SuzanneO'Malley.Free,in-persononly,for ages18andolder.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

May9

HistoryandFun— KarenJessee,aprofessionalspeakerandvisitingscholar,willcombinehumor,historyandfuninapresentation atPrinceGeorge’sChapelat5p.m.Shewill speakof200yearsofinfluencesinfemale fashionsandtrends.Thisisfreeofcharge, andsponsoredbyMorseRoofing&Siding. Lightrefreshmentswillbeserved,courtesyof FriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative wri tinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

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sessions,orpickandchoosewithsessions youwishtoattend.Part2,at2p.m.,will focusoncommunicationbefore,during,and afteranemergencyordisasteroccurs.Pat Heineman,MS(UniversityofDelawareCenter forDisabilitiesStudiesandDEMApartner) andPatYoung(LibraryAssistant,MiltonPublicLibraryandChair,DelawareLibrariesand DisastersInitiative)willteachyouabout SMART911andDENS(DEEmergencyNotificationSystem,)aswellasthebestsour ces forinformationwhenemergenciesanddisastersarenear.Youwilllearnhowtoprepare communicationtoolswellaheadoftimeto communicatewithfamily,friends,neighbors, andfirstresponders.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Mother’sDayMugs— Elementary-aged childrenareinvitedtoSouthCoastalLibra ryat5p.m.tomakeaone-of-a-kind creationfortheirmomoramother-likefigureintheirlife!We'llbrainstormdesign ideasandutilizemugsandpaintpensfor thisproject.Spaceislimited.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonat noonatthe1776Steakhouse inMidwayCenter.Thespeakerwillbe

Trinidadnavarro,DelawareInsuranceCommissioner.Thedeadlineforreservationsis 5p.m.onThursday,May2.Thecostofthe luncheonis$19perperson,whichincludesgratuities,andpaymentismade uponarrival.Toreerveaseatandentree selection,emailWarrenorJanieFullerat luncheon@narfe-de-org.

May10

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinawelcomingenvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcurrent projects.Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresources arealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsareheldeveryothermonth onselectFridaysat10:15a.m.(nomeetings inSummer).Free,forages18andolder,no registrat ionneeded.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

BeginningWatercolorClass— Joinagroup attheSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.for afree,introductorywatercolorclasswith localinstructorandentrepreneurTiffanywith SorellaAmoreLLCinMillville.Learnthebasicsofwatercolorwhilecreatingasmallcat paintinginhonorofNationalPetWeek.All materialsprovided.Regi strationislimitedand required,andavailablebeginningat10a.m. onMay3atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended.)HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE

May11

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliarywillteachaDelawareBoating SafetyClassattheDNRECLewesFieldOffice from8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewhosuccessfully completethiscoursewillreceiveaDelaware S afeBoatingCertificatebymail(thisisrequiredforboatersbornonorafterJan.1, 1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20perperson,or$50forafamilywithchildrenunder 18yearsold.Sign-instartsat7:30a.m.Preregistrationisrequired.Call(302)616-3175 oremailFlotilla1202@gmail.com.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Pr eviousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us PetAdoptionEvent— TheSouthCoastalLibraryiscelebratingNationalPetWeek2024 byhostingaBrandywineValleySPCApet adoptioneventattheSouthCoastalLibrary, startingat10a.m.!Whetheryouarelooking f orapermanentadditiontoyourfamilyor wantingtofosterananimalinneed,this eventispurrfectforanyanimallover!Informationwillbeavailableaboutotherwaysyou canhelpanimalsinneedorbecomeavolunteeratBVSPCA.Thelibrarywillalsobecollectingdonationsofpetcareitemsforlocal shelters,andpetbookswillbeavailablefor youtocheckoutwithyourDElibrarycard!If youplanonadoptingorfosteringananimal,

pleasemakesuretobring:Acurrentdri ver's license(youmustbeover18yearsofageto adopt),necessaryfeesforadoption,appropriatehandlingitemsfortheanimalthatyou areadopting.Tolearnmoreabouttheadoptionprocess,pleasevisit

https://bvspca.org/adopt/adoption-info

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May13

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibra ryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps:// southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometo joinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.fora movienightsogooditshouldbecriminal! Eachmoviescreeningwillfeatureamovie basedonatruecrimeorwillbeatruecrime documen tary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,for ages18andolder.Registration&filmtitle

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WALK TO BEACH

Bayberry Woods, Bethany Beach

Walk to the beautiful beaches of Bethany Beach. Bayberry Woods is in the heart of the action, walk to shops, fabulous culinary delights, the Assawoman Canal and so much more. This home offers an open floorplan, living room with a fireplace, dining area, kitchen with a breakfast bar and eat-in area, a powder room, and inviting screened porch with privacy. Upstairs offers a primary bedroom/bathroom and 2 large guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Successful rental, $18,000 for 2023. Conveniently located across the pool and tennis/pickleball courts. MLS DESU2052438 $609,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

MOTIVATED SELLER

Avon Park, Ocean View

A luxurious end unit villa with numerous custom upgrades. This home offers over 2300 sq feet of living space with a dramatic 2story living room with lots of windows and 2-sided fireplace, dining area, upgraded eat-in kitchen with access to the rear deck and fenced yard, and first-floor primary bedroom with an upgraded bathroom and a large walk-in shower. Upstairs, you will find 2 large bedrooms, a loft area and full bathroom. Plus, a one-car garage. Wonderful location in the heart of Ocean View. Great rental potential.MLS DESU2054532 $429,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

formal dining and flex room for office or additional sleeping. Split floor plan for privacy features an oversized primary with en suite bath plus 2 guest rooms and full bath. Screen porch, expansive rear deck and 2 car garage. MLS DESU2059312 $899,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Creekside, Millville

Tastefully furnished 4BR/3.5BA townhome offers the largest floor plan available. First-floor BR/rec room with full bath and access to private rear yard. Main level offers living room, powder room, large country kitchen, dining area, sunroom and spacious deck. Upstairs is an oversized primary bedroom with private balcony and luxurious bath with a separate shower/garden tub, 2 guest bedrooms and guest bath. Plus one car garage. Community pool & boat ramp. Located near medical, shopping and restaurants and only short drive to beach. MLS DESU2054804 $579,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 10-12

OPEN HOUSE SUN 4/28 11-1

Beautiful water views through the trees! Awesome home in impeccable condition with abundant living space on an oversized corner homesite and inverted floor plan to maximize the views. Main level offers open floor plan with living room, office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining, office, powder room and primary bedroom with beautiful ensuite bath. Lower level offers game room, 3 BR, 2BA, flex room, and laundry. Supersized 2-car garage and patio. Community pool, clubhouse, day dock & more.

MLS DESU2057726 $849,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

STUNNING POND VIEWS

Hunters Run, Ocean View

RARE OPPORTUNITY to own in conveniently located community of Hunter’s Run! Enjoy one level living in this 3 BR, 2 BA well maintained home featuring an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, large primary bedroom with walk-in closets and generous bath, and spacious family room with stunning pond views. Covered front porch and large back deck with retractable awnings plus 2 car garage with walk-up attic. Encapsulated crawl space. Community pool and tennis. Just a short distance to Bethany Beach and state parks, shopping and restaurants. MLS DESU2055070 $589,900

Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

GREAT BUY

Magnolias, Ocean View

Luxurious top-floor spacious condo with western exposure for beautiful sunsets. Amazing condo with custom paint throughout, 9 ft ceilings, newer HVAC, appliances, plank flooring, and so much more. Offers open kitchen with white cabinetry and appliances, breakfast bar, living/dining room combo, primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and ensuite bath plus 2 guest rooms, full bath, laundry room, flex room for office or extra sleeping area and parking garage. Located near parks, great restaurants, golf, shopping, and the beach is less than 3 miles away. Weekly and long-term rentals are allowed.

LIKE-NEW

Preserve @ Jefferson Creek, Near Bethany

Truly special like-new home offers stunning 2-story living room with gas fireplace, gorgeous gourmet kitchen with island, breakfast area or study, flex room for library, office, or formal dining, and first floor primary bedroom and bath with walk-in shower. Upstairs is a loft area, 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Plus a private backyard, patio, screened porch and 2 car garage. Small community with pool. Great location close to Bethany Beach and all its attractions.

MLS DESU2042788 $689,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

CANAL FRONT

Swann Keys, Selbyville

Spectacular views from this canal front home - the 3rd lot from the wetlands with amazing views of the Little Assawoman Bay and wetlands. Sold as-is, this is a potential gem in disguise waiting for your vision to make it special. Floor plan offers a great living area with vaulted ceilings, large primary bedroom with ensuite bath, 2 guest bedrooms, hall bath and screened porch. Park your boat in the driveway, swim at the community pool and only a short drive to the beach. Very low HOA fees and county taxes. MLS DESU2054064 $499,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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areavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May14

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeetingat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.They willdiscussRichardReeves’“OfBoysand Men:WhytheModernMaleIsStruggling, WhyitMatters,andWhatToDoAboutIt.”

GoldenYearGuide TheOceanViewCHEER Centerwillhostaneventatnoonteaching peoplehowtotakechargeoftheirhealthcare andgettherightresourcesattherighttime. Communitymembers,neighbors,caregivers andfriendsareallwelcometoattend.

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Gettoknowyour iPadand/oryouriPhoneinthisVERYBASIC introductoryclasstaughtbyexpertTomKinsellaatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Be suretobringyourfully-chargedandregistereddeviceandyourApple ID&password. Beforeregistering,thinkaboutwhatyou'd liketolearntodoonyourdevice.Pleasebe specificaboutwhatyou'dliketolearnand telluswhichdeviceyouwanttolearniton whenyouregister.Thiswillhelpyougetthe mostoutoftheclass.(In-persononly2-hr. class.)Free,registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWS forReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybringtheir ownbookiftheywish.Ages5andolder. Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

May15

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. StoryTime— SouthCoastalLibraryisexcited topartnerwithStoryHillFarmforanoutdoor storytimeexperienceat10:30a.m.This eventisforagesBirth–Age5andwillbe heldat34645WindingRDFrankford,DE 1 9945.Pleasebringablankettositon.Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachelat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheirnext HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeetson selectmonthstodiscussachosenbook. Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.Thisbookclu bisno longerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopeto seeyouin-person!ThismonthwewillbediscussingTheLastStoryofMinaLeebyNancy

JooyounKim.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor byphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimeloveror anaspiringdetective?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minutetabletop gamewhereweexamineevidence,wi tness statements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages14andolder.Free, allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

May16

BuildingRelationships— AAUWishosting “BuildingRelationshipswiththeCommunity”atBigFishGrillRehobothfrom11 a.m.to1:30p.m.ThespeakerisLisaVelasco,withatra velpresentationonAfrica. FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

CookbookClub— Callingallchefsin grades3-5!SouthCoast alLibraryisworkingitswaythroughsection641.5ofthe DeweyDecimalsystem(that'sourcookbooksection!)We'lllearnkitchenbasicsas weindividuallychoosearecipetocreate

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MSOtopremier‘RhapsodyinRed,WhiteandBlue’atMayconcert

TheMid-AtlanticSymphony OrchestrawillpresenttheMarylandandDelawarepremiereof PeterBoyer’s“RhapsodyinRed, WhiteandBlue”onFriday,May 3,at7p.m.atCapeHenlopen

HighSchoolinLewes,onSaturday,May4,at7p.m.atthePerformingArtsCenterinOcean City,Md.,andonSunday,May5, at3p.m.attheToddPerforming ArtsCenteratChesapeakeCollegeinWyeMills,Md.

Themusicalcomposition, commissionedbyandfeaturing world-acclaimedpianistJeffrey Biegel,celebratesthe100thanniversaryofGeorgeGershwin’s quintessential“RhapsodyinBlue” andwillbepremiereduntil2026 ineachofthe50statestohonor the250thbirthdayoftheUnited StatesofAmericain2026.

“TheMid-AtlanticSymphony Orchestra,theDelmarvaPeninsula’sonlyprofessionalorchestra, isincrediblyhonoredtopremiere theworkforboththestatesof MarylandandDelaware,”said MSOBoardPresidentJeffrey Parker.

MichaelRepper,theMSO’s musicdirector,isteamingwith Grammy-nominatedcomposer

PeterBoyerfortheperformance.

Theworkiscastsimilarlyto Gershwin’s,inasinglemulti-sectionalmovementdesignedtocapturepropulsiveenergy,alongwith allusionstobluesinfluencesand

lyricalevocationsofAmerican vistas.Thepianosoloist,Jeffrey Biegel,hascreatedamulti-faceted careerasapianist,recordingartist, composerandarranger.Histechniqueandtouchhavereceived criticalacclaimandgarnered praiseworldwide.

TheAmericanthemeofthe concertwillbecontinuedwith AaronCopland’sclassicalcomposition“AppalachianSpring.”The piecewasoriginallycomposedas aballetscoreforchoreographer MarthaGraham.

“Themusicisimbuedwith Copland’scharacteristicopenharmonies,folkmelodies,andrhythmicvitality,reflectinghis intentiontocreateadistinctly Americansound.”

Thethirdpieceintheconcert honorsNativeAmericans.

“Chokfi,”theChickasawwordfor rabbit,isanimportanttrickster legendwithinSoutheast’sNative Americanculture.ItwascomposedbyJerodTate,aChickasaw classicalcomposer,fortheOklahomaYouthSymphony.Different stringandpercussiontechniques andcolorsrepresentthecomplicatedanddiabolicalpersonalityof

thisrabbitpersonandincorporate apopulartribalchurchhymnas themelodicandmusicalbase.

TheMid-AtlanticSymphony Orchestra,nowinits26thyear, willendits2023-2024season withWoodwind&Stringsen-

sembleconcertsonSaturday,May 18,at7p.m.atEpworthUnited MethodistChurchinRehoboth Beach,andSunday,May19,at4 p.m.attheAcademyArtMuseuminEaston,Md.

Individualticketsforthe

“Rhapsody”concertcost$55per personateachvenueandare availableatmidatlanticsymphony.org.Thesitealsohasinformationongrouppurchasesand freeticketsforstudents18or younger.

Foradditionalinformation aboutthe2023-2024season,orto ordertickets,visitwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.Ticketsmay beorderedbytelephoneat1-888846-8600.

RealEDvice

Mortgagemishapsthatcouldhavebeenavoided

SinceI’ve beenamortgage consultantfor morethan20 years,IcanhonestlysaythatI’ve seenmyfair shareofmishaps (orwerethey miscommunications?)withborrowers!Whilemostmishapsdon’talways“killthedeal,”theydefinitely couldhavebeenavoided—andthey happenwithfirst-timeandnotfirsttimebuyers!

Iwasinasettlement,andmy borrowerandherrealestateagent wereononesideofthetableand thesellersandtheirrealestateagent wereontheother.Asthesettlement attorneywentoverherloandocuments,shemadeacommenttoher Realtorthatshe“can’twaittostart hernewjobnextweek.”Ilookedat herandasked,“Whatnewjob?”As itturnsout,shehadliterallyjust quitherjobthatmorning(because wedoverifyemploymentonemore timewithinaweekofclosing).We hadtostoptheclosing,gethernew

employmentinformationand,luckily,withashortdelay,wereableto allowthesettlementtooccur!

Icouldwriteabookaboutbeing amortgageconsultant—but,honestly,knowingyouarehelping someonetobuyahomeisveryrewarding,despitesomebumpsalong theway!

AnneVogelFlaherty

ProsperityHomeMortgageLLC (302)519-3457

Anne.Vogel@phmloans.com

Themost commonmishaps toavoidare addingmoredebt beforepurchasing/refinancing, notmortgageshoppingandnot discussingaprequalificationletterwithyourlender. Irecentlyhadacustomerpurchasea newautomobilebeforeapplyingfor anewmortgage.Theautomobile

paymentwasover$900,andbased ontheirdebt-to-incomeratio,they wereunabletoobtainamortgageto purchasethehome.Evenasmaller purchasecouldprohibitonefrom obtainingaloan.

Financialinstitutionsofferan arrayofloanproducts,suchas ARMs,USDA,FHA,VAandfixedrateloanstonameafew.Notall borrowersqualifyforeveryloan product,andnoteverybankoffers allloanproducts,soit’simportantto contactyourlendertodiscussthe bestloanproductuniquetoyoursituation.Understandingtherightloan productandthefeesassociatedwith thatloanisimportant.

Prequalificationlettersarea quickhigh-levelviewofyourfinancialsituation,andtheyquicklynarrowdownyourhomesearch, dependingontheamountyou’re qualifiedtoborrow.Prequalification lettersprovideborrowersthemaximumamounttheyqualifyforwhen purchasingacondominium,townhomeorsingle-familyhome.These mishapscouldbeavoidedbypreparingacomprehensivemonthly

budgetanddiscussingyourfinancial situationwithyourmortgageprofessional.

CoryWalsh TaylorBank (302)541-0500 CWalsh@taylorbank.com

Mostofthe mortgage mishapsthat haveoccurred overmy19-year careerasamortgagebrokerhave occurredwhen myborrowerhas notansweredthedeclarationssectionoftheloanapplicationcorrectly oromittedinformationontheapplication.Typically,thisisduetoeitheramisunderstandingofa particularquestionorduetomy client’sassumptionthatitwasnot relevanttotheapplication.

Anexamplethatcomestomind isaclientwhoomittedoneofthe propertiesthatheownedbecausehe assumedthathedidnotneedtolist apropertyifitdidnothaveamortgage.Whathedidnotunderstand wasthatweneedtocountthepropertytaxandinsuranceinhisdebt obligation,whichispertinenttothe loanqualificationprocess.

Additionally,heanswered“No” onthequestionaboutwhetherthere wasanylitigationpending—however,theunderwriterdiscoveredthat myclientwaspartytoanIRSlawsuit.Whilehewasnotguiltyofanything,hisbusinesspartywas,and theIRSnamedallassociatesofthe businesspartyas“defendants.”

Fortunately,Iwasabletowork withtheunderwritertoresolve theselate-breakingdiscoveries. However,itdiddelayourtransaction.

LizBayer ProMortgage (302) 581-2035

LizForLoans@gmail.com

Flaherty

Walsh

Bayer

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beach necessities, and homesites with wooded and pond views, your new home at the shore is bound to be a Beazer home. Visit us today to start building your new Beazer home.

andbringtothenextsession(wemeetthe 3rdThursdayofeachmonthat5p.m.).As welookaheadtotastingotherstudent's dishes,we'lllearnhowtheymadethemas wellaswhattheylearnedfromtheirexperiencecookingathome.Todaywewillbe presentinglunchfoodsandintroducingdinner&dessertrecipes.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

May17

Ferries&Bridges— HistorianMikeDixon willpresentaone-hourlectureatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.onthehistoryof ferries&bridgesinDelawareandthesurroundingDelmarvaregions,withanemphasisontheDelawareRiver.Free, registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insac-

ceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May18

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.

May20

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyoneloo kingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends

4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onl ineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn aboutth eU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insac-

ceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrar y,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May21

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersof allskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthis supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Registration isrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE

May22

BugsStoryTime— Thisisagreatopportunitytoengageyourchildinearlyliteracypracticesaswellasgettoknow otherfamiliesinthearea,atSouth CoastalLibraryatboth10and11a.m. Sessionsareidenticalandlast30minuteseach.Free,registrationisnotrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us U.S.VicePresidents—

Dr.BillGudelun as presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpart one(May20),wewilllookattheU.S. vicepresidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.In thesecondlecture(May22),wewill learnabouttheU.S.vicepresidents post-CivilWarthroughWWII.Thefinal session(May24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWIIupthroughourcurrent vicepresident.Wewillhearfunfacts abouteach ,alittleabouttheirpolitical contributions,andmoreinthisinterestinghistoricallectureseries.Free,registrationisencouragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

May23

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.P articipantsages18 orolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly). Attendanceisfree.Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.

May24

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpart one(May20),wewilll ookattheU.S. vicepresidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.In thesecondlecture(May22),wewill learnabouttheU.S.vicepresidents post-CivilWarthroughWWII.Thefinal session(May24)willcovervicepresi-

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dentssinceWWIIupthroughourcurrent vicepresident.Wewillhearfunfacts abouteach,alittleabouttheirpolitical contributions,andmoreinthisinterestinghistoricallectureseries.Free,registrationisencouragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

May25

ChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackisupandrunningeverySaturday

throughLaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuardtrainingsiteonRoute1 from8:30a.m.to3p.m.,rainorshine. ThemenuisonehalfBBQchickenwith abagofpotatochipsfor$10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottledwater availablefor$1each.

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithishostingitssummer BakeSaleintheWesleyHall,nextto MillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch,from 8to10:30-isha.m.Thiswillfeature homemadecookies,cakes,p iesand sweettreats.Allproceedsgotosupport localmissionprojects.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab& GoSTEMKitsforchildrenandtweens courtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringa uniquethemeeachmonth,May’skitfo-

cusesonbutterflies.Learnaboutthe diverseworldofbutterfliesandexperimentwiththeirhabitats,dietandlife cycle.Kitsarefreeandavailablefor pick-upatthecirculationdeskwhile supplieslast.Hos tedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

May28

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteams ofdogs&ownersprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidence inreadingaloudatSouthCoastalLibrary at4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes andmaybringtheirownbookifthey wish.Ages5andolder.Mustcall(302) 858-5518toregister.Hostedbythe

SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBea ch,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

May29

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— South CoastalLibraryisexcitedtobebackatthe naturepreserveforanotheroutdoorstory time.Wewillmeetintheparkinglot promptlyat10:30amandwalktothebay togetherforourstorytime.Thiseventis bestsuitedforages2–4,howeverwealwayswelcomeolderandyoungersiblings. Free,registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858- 5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

OnFriday,March29,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commercehostedaribbon-cutting ceremonywithOneWellnessSpa& Boutiquetocelebratetheirgrand opening.Friends,fellowChamber membersandcommunitymembers wereinattendance.

OneWellnessSpa&Boutiqueis agroupoftherapistsandpractitionerswhohaveworkedinSouth CoastalDelawareforseveralyears. Theyofferavarietyofservices,includingKoreanfacials,massages, Reiki,soundtherapiesandtimein theirsaltroom.

Tolearnmore,stopbyOneWellnessSpa&Boutiqueat38427 BethanyBreezeDrive,Frankford,or call(303)500-1013.

38020 Fenwick Shoals Blvd

971 Sandbar Court, Lake Bethany

29787 Sawmill Drive, Dagsboro

$2,000,000 (DESU2051844)

For information on these homes or to setup a free consultation about listing

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Fenwick Shoals is a private, gated community located 2.5 miles to the beach. This custombuilt coastal contemporary home has an elevator and plenty of room for entertaining on multiple levels, both inside and out. Features include luxury vinyl plank flooring, wide staircases, a coffered ceiling, and crown molding. $875,000 (DESU2051876)

37516 Seaside Dr, Ocean View

Enjoy scenic views of the natural wetlands and open bay from this 4 BR, 3.5 bath home in White Creek at Bethany. Incredible upgrades. Amenity-rich community with water access and a day dock.

$975,000 (DESU2048250)

This beautiful, 4-bedroom home has much to offer with a spacious floor plan, kitchen island with breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, woodburning fireplace, ceramic tile, hardwood floors and two zoned HVAC. Seasonal Bethany Beach Trolley stops throughout the community. $850,000 (DESU2056266)

34577 Peppers Corner Rd, 19945

This custom home is approximately 5317 square feet and was constructed by custom builder Robert Bunting. This home has been meticulously maintained with top-notch finishes throughout. 7BD, 8BA $1,325,000

Golf views and walks on the Indian River Bay. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath Bay Colony home has it all. New bamboo flooring, carpet, updated bathrooms, lighting fixtures and kitchen appliances! Community pool and clubhouse conveniently located across from the Cripple Creek Golf course! $645,000 (DESU2059974)

38854 Grant Ave, Selbyville, DE

Enjoy scenic view and sunsets over the Assawoman Bay. This location offers deep water for larger size boats that want quick access to the open bay and ocean. 5BR/6BA, 3567sf home $1,790,000 (DESU2050606)

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workasasecretarywiththeIndian RiverSchoolDistrict,after35years ofservice.

Shewasalifetimememberofthe OrderoftheEasternStaranda memberofthePurpleMartinSociety.Inheryoungeryears,sheliked fishingandcampingonOcracoke IslandintheOuterBanksofNorth Carolina.Shewasalsoanavid NASCARfanandenjoyedwatching Sundayservicesvialivestreamfrom CrossroadCommunityChurchin Georgetown,Del.

Inadditiontoherparents,Murraywasprecededindeathbyher husbandof47years,RichardH. Murray;ason,RickyMurray;anda brother,GeorgeE.Hudson.Sheis survivedbyherson,KeithE.Murrayandhiswife,Darnell,ofFrankford,Del.;granddaughter,Jennifer Petersonandherhusband,David,of Seaford,Del.;great-granddaughter, KatieCoulbournandhersignificant other,SethTrice,ofFrankford;and fourgreat-great-grandchildren, Melanie,Tommy,AlbrieandPeyton Coulbourn,whomsheabsolutely adored.Sheisalsosurvivedbyasister-in-law,BarbaraHudsonof Frankford;andtwonephews,RussellA.Hudsonandhiswife,Sherry,

alsoofFrankford,andJerryMoore andhiswife,Tina,alsoofFrankford.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat3 p.m.onSaturday,April27,2024,at theFrankfordChapelofMelson FuneralServices,43ThatcherSt., Frankford,Del.,wherefriendsand familymaygatherafter2p.m.IntermentwillfollowatSt.George’s CemeteryinClarksville,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinMurray’s nametoDelawareHospice,100PatriotsWay,Milford,DE19963. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

HilbertE.Neuberger,91

HilbertE.Neuberger,91,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedSunday,March24, 2024,athome.HewasbornonNov. 30,1932,inBaltimore,Md.,sonof thelateAndrewP.Neubergerand Marie(George)Neuberger.

NeubergerenlistedintheU.S. Navyattheageof19andserved aboardtheU.S.S.RobertA.Owens, DDE827.Hewasamemberofthe NationalAssociationofDestroyer Veterans(TinCanSailors);Ye RoyalOrderoftheBluenose;and theOceanViewVFW.

Heretiredin1984fromworkfor BethlehemSteelasapipefitter. Afterretirement,heandhiswife,

Lori,lovedtotravelandspendtime withfamilyandfriends.Hewasalwayswillingtohelpanyonewho neededit.HelovedNASCARand wouldnotmissaraceonSundays. Inrecentyears,onecouldfindhim onhiselectrictricycle,ridingaround theneighborhood.

Neubergerwasprecededindeath byhiswife,LorettaNeuberger;a daughter,LindaNeuberger;a brother,GeorgeNeuberger;twosisters,JeanWolfandMargueriteIngram;andagranddaughter,Julie AnnEggleston.Heissurvivedby twosons,SteveNeubergerandhis wife,Paula,ofTucson,Ariz.,and JimNeubergerandhiswife,Debbie, ofChesapeakeBeach,Md.;astepdaughter,TerriSchaeferandher husband,Frank,ofSelbyville,Del.;a stepson,JayGrapandhiswife, Tammy,ofSelbyville,Del.;10 grandchildren,DerekNeuberger, EvieBahl,Daniel(andLauren) Neuberger,Josiah(andJoBeth) Neuberger,KirstenNeuberger,Sheldon(andChloe)Neuberger,Jolene (andRichard)Jackson,PaulNeuberger,Brian(andHeather)Lancione,andPaul(andLeah) Lancione,aswellasthelateJulie AnnEggleston’shusband,Matt Eggleston;18great-grandchildren; threegreat-great-grandchildren;and severalniecesandnephews.

Amemorialservicewillbeheld

at11a.m.onFriday,April26,2024, atBishop-HastingsFuneralHome inSelbyville,Del.,wherefriends maycallanhourbeforetheservice. BurialwillfollowinDelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers, donationsinhismemorymaybe madetotheSouthCoastalCancer Center,32750RoxanaRoad,Frankford,DE19945.Condolencesmay besentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

RoseLeeRickards,81

RoseLeeRickards,81,peacefully passedawayonApril8,2024,surroundedbyherlovingfamily.A dedicatedandhardworkingwoman, shewasbornonMarch18,1943,in ElizabethCity,N.C.,tothelate JamesHollowayandAnnieMarie Walston.

Rickards’lifewasmarkedbyher unwaveringcommitmenttoprovidingforherfamily.Sheepitomized resilienceanddetermination,often jugglingmultiplejobstoensurethe wellbeingofherlovedones.Her strongworkethicandselflessness leftadefinitivemarkonallwho knewher.

“InthewakeofRickards’passing, herlegacyofhardwork,loveand dedicationwillcontinuetoinspire allwhowerefortunateenoughto knowher.Maysherestineternal peace.”

Rickardswasprecededindeath byherparents;hersonRobertWalston;andherbrotherEltonJ.Sears. Sheissurvivedbyherchildren

$1,595.

JuanitaWalstonofMilford,Del., SandraeWilliamPrileau,alsoof M ilford,WilmerLeeTurner,alsoof Milford,andBrendaStrattonof Dover,Del.Shewillbedearly missedbyhersiblingsDianaParuis, DianaJean,VivianJohnson(and James),WardellMarie,DerrickButler,RoseM.WalstonandChester Walston.Additionally,sheleavesbehind14grandchildrenandamultitudeofcherishedaunts,uncles, nieces,nephews,cousinsand friends.

Afuneralservicetohonor Rickards’lifewastobeheldonFriday,April19,2024,atSt.John2nd BaptistChurchinMillsboro,Del. IntermentwastofollowimmediatelyatSt.John2ndBaptistChurch Cemetery.Rickards’lifememorial webpagesisatwww.watsonfh.com.

DanaLynnWest,56

DanaLynnWest,56,ofGeorgetown,Del.,passedawayMonday, April15,2024,athome,aftera shortbattlewithcancer.Shewas bornNov.29,1967,atBeebeHospitalinLewes,Del.

SheworkedattheWalmartin Georgetownfor27-plusyearsbefore workingattheGeorgetownand LaurelExxonstations.Shehelda

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second-degreeblackbeltintaekwondo.Sheenjoyedlocaldirttrack racingandNASCAR,especially No.3DaleEarnhardt,andcouldbe foundcheeringonherfavorites.She hadarealloveofanimals,especially herdog,Charlie,whopredeceased her.

Westwasprecededindeathby hergrandparents,Elmer“Reds” WestandLillieMessickofMillsboro,Del.,andPhilipandMiriam BrownofGeorgetown;andanaunt, MaryFrancesWestofLaurel.Sheis survivedbyherparents,Eugeneand PeggyWest;herbrother,Robert “Bobby“Westandhisfiancée,DebbieWalton,ofGeorgetown;her uncle,L.ElmerWestofMillsboro, Del.;heraunt,JoyeSammonsof

Virginia;herauntanduncle,Debby andSamHarrellofFlorida;cousins BrianandAmyFarberofDelmar, andHeatherandNelsonShowalter ofVirginia;herspecialfriend, StephanieLord,whowassucha dearfriend,aswellashercaregiver formanydayswhohelpedwithsuch tenderlovingcare;herfriendSandy WilsonofMillsboro;andmany GeorgetownWalmartfriends. Gravesideservicesweretobe

heldatalaterdate,atMillsboro Cemetery,Millsboro.AsWestwas knownforherloveofanimals,flowerswerewelcomed,butdonations canbemadeinhermemoryto BrandywineValleySPCAin Georgetown.Arrangementswerein thecareofShortFuneralHomein Delmar.

RALopeningfivenewexhibitionsthisMay

TheRehobothArt

Leaguewillopenfivenew artexhibitionsthisMayas thesummerseason nears.BeginningMay10, theRALwilldisplaytwo showsfeaturingworksfrom theirpermanentFineArt Collection,“SittingPretty,” whichiscuratedbyLe RowellandDenise

Clemons,and“Self-Taught”; twooilpaintingexhibitions, “SeaChange:Worksby

StephenEstrada”and“The Everyday:OilPaintingsby MichaelMcSorley”;andan artquiltshow,“FromRiver toOcean:TextileArtby AnneBellas.”

OntheeveningofMay 10from5to7p.m.,theart leaguewillbehostingan openingreceptionforthese newexhibits,invitinganyoneinterestedtovisitthe Corkran,Tubbs,Ventures andHomesteadgalleriesto seethedisplayedwork.

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MichaelMcSorley’soil,‘TubFaucet,’isjustoneoftheworks ofarttobefeaturedduringoneoftheRehobothArtLeague’s five newexhibitionsthisMay.

ThewallsoftheCorkranGallerywill becoveredintheflowingfabricofAnne Bellas’quiltsforherexhibition“From RivertoOcean.”Bellasisaself-taughtart

quilterwholivesinNantes,France.She drawsinspirationfromthewaterwaysof Franceforpiecesfeaturedinthisexhibit. Herartismostlyabstract,sometimeshint-

ingatlandscapesbutnevercompletelyrepresentational.She mostlypiecesandmachine-quilts, usingfabricsinheritedfromher great-grandmother’sdowry— whitecottonandlinensheets,and tableclothsthatshedyesand prints.Hercolorsareboldand bright,and,indeed,herfocusis lightandcolors:sheiswellaware thattheuseofcolorshasatherapeuticeffectonpeople,andshe rejoiceswhenvisitorstellherthat lookingatoneofherquiltsmakes themfeelgood.

IntheTubbsGallery,Stephen Estradahaspaintedthevarious moodsoftheoceanin“Sea Change.”

“Ourconnectiontothesea goesbackbeyondtime;itsmoods andrhythmsaffectourdailylives. ForStephen,theoceanhasalwaysbeenasourceofsolace,mysteryandadventure.Hehas intimateknowledgeoftheocean’s beautyanditsawesomepower. Theseoilpaintingsreflectalifetimeofexperiencesinandnear thesea;sometimestumultuous,sometimes indescribablytranquil.Hehopestheyconveyhissenseofaweinthepresenceofthis essentialelement.”

ImagesofeverydayobjectswillpopulatetheVenturesGalleryforMichaelMcSorley’sshow“TheEveryday.”Hisoil paintingsareacontinuationofhischildhoodfascinationwiththevisualworld.

“Ashehasgrown,hispersonalityand outlookonlifehavematured,ashasthe wayinwhichheperceivestheeveryday. Everysubjecthasaspirit;thereisaspark ofthedesignerwithinit.Intheprocessof paintingsomething,Michaelisrespecting thatfireofcreativity,whilegivingthe paintingitsownartisticforce.Hispaint-

ingsshowthepassingoftime,withthe subjectbeingpaintedandrepainted. Changesoccurandtimelapses.Hepaints overthesubjectandmakeschanges.Prior elementsofthesubjectmayremainasa memoryorshadow.Thepaintingbecomes active.”

ThethreeshowsintheCorkran,Tubbs andVenturesgalleriesareondisplayfrom May10toJune9.

FromMay10toJuly14,theleaguewill havetwouniquecuratedshowsondisplay tohighlightpiecesfromRAL’spermanent fineartcollection.ThehistoricPeter MarshHomesteadwilldisplaytheexhibit “Self-Taught,”whichfeaturespiecesfrom artistswhoareconsideredtobeselftrained.Whilesomemayhavetakensome artclassesatRAL,themajorityhavenever attendedaformalartschoolandbegan creatingartoutofaninternaldesiretoexpressthemselves.

“SittingPretty,”ashowcasecuratedby RALExhibitionCommitteemembersLe RowellandDeniseClemons,willbeon displayintheDeWittGallery.

“Themostprominentfeatureofaportraitisthepersonwhositsfortheartist creatingthework.Thesamecanbesaid foranobjectthatservestoinspireapiece ofsculpture.Inthisshow,viewerswillfind auniqueensembleofworksfromtheRehobothArtLeague’sCollectionthatillustratethenotionof‘sittingpretty,’whether whimsicalorserious,abstractorrepresentational.”

Theexhibitionsarefreeandopento everyoneduringtheregulargalleryhours ofMondaythroughSaturday,10a.m.to4 p.m.,andSunday,noonto4p.m.Foradditionalinformationabouttheseexhibits, theartleague,itsclasses,memberships, eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsiteat RehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.

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It’s never too late, but it’s better done early.

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GalleryOnesetto‘LoosenUp’forMayshow

GalleryOnethisweekannounced thethemeforitsMayshow,“Loosen Up,”opentothepublicMay1-28.

“Inourincreasinglycomplex,and stressfulworldweareconstantly beingencouraged,forourhealth,to ‘loosenup,’”representativessaid. “ThismonththeartistsofGallery

Oneareshowinguswhatthatlooks like.To‘LoosenUp’meanstobecomemorerelaxed,lesstense,and forartiststhisapproachasatechniqueallowsforapaintingthatis moreexpressive,focusingonfeeling ratherthandetail.Sometimesthis freewheelingapproachiseasiersaid thandone,though,andartistshadto findwaystosilencetheirinnerperfectionist.”

ArtistEileenOlson’sacrylic painting“YellowHouseontheHill” illustratesthevibrancyofapalette letloose.Hertipstostayloose:“Use bigbrusheswithbigideas,anddon’t gobackintothepainting.That’smy loosen-upmotto!”“Anddon’tforget tobreathe,Eileen!”

ForartistMarybethPatersonin “SpringBouquet,”inoil,shechallengedherselfwithpaintingastill lifewithapaletteknife.

“Imadeaquicksketchwithmy brush,andlettheopeningblossoms directmystrokesandmarkswiththe rich,vibrancythiscolorpalettepresented.”

LauraHickman’spainting“Fiume Greve,”inoilpastel,presentedits ownchallenge,resultinginanaccidentalfreeingofhertechnique.

“Mypaintingisanoilpastelon texturedblackBFKpaper.Theoil pastelswerenotabletoovercome thetextureaswellassoftpastels, leavingnopossibilityofdetailanda ratherloosecompositionofmoreab-

stractshapesofbrightercoloronthe blacksurface.”

ArtistCindyBeyerrepeatedthe mantra“Stayloose”whilecreating herloosepastelpaintings.Forher pastelpainting“PoppingtoLight,” shesaid,“Istartedwithagamsol washasanunderpaintingandhad funwithcolor‘shapers’tocarveout thestemsandafewflowershapes. ThenIfinisheditoffwith quickstrokeswithmypastel sticks.Thebrightlycoloredpoppies seemtobetwistingandturningtowardthelight.”

In“SpringBouquet,”Marybeth Pattersonchallengedherselfto looselypaintavibrantcoloredpallet withdirectquickstrokes.

“Alooseapproachtopaintingcan alsoresultironicallyinamorerealisticdepictionoftheatmosphereofa scene.”

In“OliveOrchardinTuscany,” artistDaleSheldoncreatesanillusionwithherartisticapproach.“Soft colorsandloosebrushstrokescreate themagicoflightandairyclouds andsilverleavesonthetreesinan oliveorchardinTuscany.”

“Loosenup”canhaveitsmoreliteralmeaning,asitdoesinartistLesleyMcCaskill’sacrylicpainting, “BestBuddiesonaBeachStroll.”

“Whenyouarebuddieseachof youmustcompromise.Lesleysays shehasbeenwatchingdogsand theirownerstakingbeachwalks.You cantellbyhow‘loose’theleashis whoisdoingthemostcompromising.”

GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.,andislocatedat32 AtlanticAvenue,OceanView.They canbereachedat(302)537-5055.

GalleryOnewillfeatureartlikeDaleSheldon’s‘OliveOrchardinTuscany’duringtheirMayshow,‘LoosenUp.’

CC Delaware Coast

A Calvary Chapel Fellowship

Sunday Worship10 am

Spirit-Filled, Verse by Verse Teaching

48 N. Main Street, Selbyville or join us on Facebook - click link on ccdelcoast.church

For more information, contact Pastor Rob LoRusso

302.500.1774 info@ccdelcoast.org

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BETHANY BEACH

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ)

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 am

In-Person & Live-Streaming on YouTube

Celebrating 25 years of full-time ministry Serving

• Inclusive

• Open-Minded

• Open Communion

Shabbat Services Religious Leader Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan Visit our website

Celebrating 25 Years (302) 226 8977

Get-acquainted coffee hour after the service

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

The Rev. Glenn Duffy

302.436.8921

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Frankford Presbyterian Church

Helping others help themselves

10 am Sunday Worship in-person

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

302.537.5944 Pastor P. G. Maurer

Main Street, at the foot of Thatcher Street in Frankford Nearly New Thift Shop Fri., 9-5 & Sat., 9-1

Sharing the Truth of God’s Word, Verse by Verse

TheBeachFellowship.com Sundays 9 am Christian Conference Center Octagonal Building 211 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach

Join us on Sundays

9 am Praise & Worship Service

9 am Kids’ Church

302.539.4118 BethanyBeachDisciples.org

7 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach

Ocean View Church of Christ

Sunday 10 am

11 am Traditional Worship Service

Nursery available for both services

Live-streamed on Facebook & YouTube

302.539.9510

81 Central Avenue, Ocean View

MarinersBethel.org

Pastor Becky Collison

Pastor Leo Park

SUNDAY BOOK STUDY

9-9:45 am in the parish hall with Reverend Ria

God is Love and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them. 1John 4:16

our website to sign up for our twice-weekly news and Saturday Inspiration emails. We offer Bible Study, adult education courses, and more!

302.539.7444

The Rev. Victoria Pretti, Rector

117 Maplewood Street; Bethany Beach

PCC4God.com on Facebook at Facebook.com/ groups/PCChurch

Sunday Worship 10 am

KidsPort Kids Church 10 am

Pastor Bill Lorman 302.436.4522

28574 Cypress Road Selbyville

Salem Church

Welcome Home!

SUNDAY

8:30 Informal Service 9:45 Contemporary Service 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Traditional Worship

Pastor Blair Hall

29 W. Church St. | Selbyville | 302.436.8412 www.sumc.com

You are welcome here!

SOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Established in 1779

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

St. Matthews by the Sea United Methodist Church

1000 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island

Sundays: 8:30 & 10:45 am

Rev. Jake Macklin, Pastor • 302.537.1402

FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

SundaySchool-allages-9a.m.

Worship&Celebration-10a.m. EveningBibleStudy-5p.m.

WEDNESDAYS InteractiveBibleStudy-6p.m.

FenwickIslandBaptist.com

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

Pastor John Schutt 302.436.4011 37890 Sound Church Road, Selbyville 19975

35175 Roxana Rd. Frankford, 19945 RiverOnline.Church Lead Pastor Bryan Sells

Saturday 6 pm Sunday 9 & 11 am River Kids Sat. 6 pm & Sun.9 am

Friday 6-8 pm

Momentum, a group for Teens

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

MILLVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Grounded in God’s Grace Moving in Christ’s Love across from Millville Town Hall Pastor Wendy Butterworth 302.539.9077

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am - or - join via ZOOM (call the office for info)

MillvilleMethodistChurch.org Like us on Facebook!

Ocean View

Presbyterian Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 am

WE CHOOSE WELCOME 67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 ovpc.org PC(USA) 302-539-3455

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SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM

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

Pastor Terry Dougherty

Pastor Terry Dougherty

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FRIDAY Fire Country (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

As the Cal Fire team continues to work the program, fighting fires as they wrestle with their pasts, public opinion of the camp grows increasingly negative, leaving everyone to wonder if their future is in jeopardy. Bode Donovan and Billy Burke star.

The New York Times Presents (21) FX 10 p.m.

In the days leading up to the 2023 Kentucky Derby, seven horses died before the race began — and even more died right after. This new documentary showcases examples of systemic issues, poor treatment and needed changes facing the horse racing industry.

SATURDAY

Premier League Soccer (11) WBAL 12:30 p.m.

As the Premier League races towards its conclusion in May, coverage of this game played between Brentford F.C. and Everton airs live, with footage broadcasting straight from the pitch at Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England.

A Chef’s Deadly Revenge (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

Having just escaped an abusive relationship, Lucy (Kathryn Kohut) has moved to a new town and opened a gourmet restaurant. But when she meets a jealous man (Tomas Chovanec), she decides to turn the tables, setting off a game with deadly consequences.

SUNDAY Parish (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Things have gone far enough that a return to normal seems impossible for Gray (Giancarlo Esposito) and his family as they struggle with past trauma. Then, Horse (Zachary Momoh) locates an enemy within the business and gives Gray an ultimatum.

How Disney Built America (45) HIST 10:05 p.m.

It all started with a sketchy mouse. But when Walt Disney put pen to paper and created Mickey Mouse, he rocketed to lasting fame. Covering the early days of Disney in Hollywood and how he eventually created a brand that wove itself into American life.

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(45) HIST Ancient Aliens "The Alien Phenomenon" Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens (:05) Ancient Aliens (:05) Ancient Aliens (46) ANPL North Woods Law "Manhunt" North-Law "When Duty Calls" North Woods Law North Woods Law North-Law "Baiters Beware" North-Law "Buck Fever" (48) DISN Big City Big City Big City Big City <+++ Up ('09)Edward Asner. (:45) Monsters (:10) Monsters (:35) Big City Big CityHailey's on It! (50) TVLND Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond SeinfeldSeinfeld (60) AMC <+++ The Avengers ('12) Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr.. (:15) <+++ Avengers: Age of Ultron ('15)Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr.. (61) BRAV (5:30) <+ Big Daddy ('99) Adam Sandler. <++ Just Go With It ('11)Jennifer Aniston,Nicole Kidman,Adam Sandler. <++ Just Go With It ('11) Jennifer Aniston,Adam Sandler. (69) WTXF (4:00) MLB Baseball United Football League Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks(N)(Live) The 10 O'Clock News (N) We Are Family

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SUNDAYEVENING

APRIL 28, 2024

6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 (3) CW Family Guy Family Guy <++ The Longest Yard ('05) Chris Rock,Burt Reynolds,Adam Sandler.(P) The Conners47ABC NEWSThe

(:35) J. Fallon (12) WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Farm-Harvest Outdoors Roots "Fathers and Sons" Express "Appalachia"(N) Frontline (N) Amanpour (N) (19) TNT (4:15) <++ Den of Thieves Tip-Off (N) NBA Basketball First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live)

NBA Basketball First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live) (21) FX (5:30) <+++ Captain America: The First Avenger ('11) <+++ Captain America: The Winter Soldier ('14)Scarlett Johansson,Chris Evans. <+++ Thor ('11) (22) LIFE Castle Castle Castle Castle (:05) Castle (:05) Castle (23) A&E Neighbor. Neighbor. Neighbor. Neighbor. Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor. (N) Neighbor. (N) Neighbor.Neighbor. (:05) Neighbor. (:35) Neighbor. (24) TRUTV TNT Sports TNT Sports Tip-Off (N) NBA Basketball First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live)

NBA Basketball First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live) (28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live)

NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA (N) (Live) (29) ESPN2 The Point (N) (Live) Rookie (N) Rookie RookieRookieNFL Live RookieRookie SportsCenter (N)(Live) (33) GOLF (5:00) Golf Golf Central (N)(Live) One Shot (N) Golf 2024 PGA Professional Championship, Third Round (41) HGTV Bargain "The Italian House" Farmhouse Fixer Farmhouse Fixer Farm-Fixer "Episode 3"(N) Hunters (N) Hunters HuntersHunters Int'l (43) FOOD Chopped Chopped Chopped (N) Wildcard Kitchen (N) Wildcard Kitchen Chopped "Taco Throwdown" (44) DISC Moonshiners Moonshiners Moonshine "Shine Pods"(N) Mud "Smash and Drag"(N) Moonshiners (N) Distiller "Nuts on the Line" (45) HIST Oak Island "Abbey Road" Oak Island "Cone E Island" Oak Island "Hairy Situation" To Be Announced (:05) Skinwalker Ranch (N) (:05) Curse of Oak Island (46) ANPL Lockdown "Prison Suicide" Wardens "Bear Country" Wardens "Open Season" Yellowstone WardensYellowstone Wardens Yellowstone Wardens (48) DISN Bluey Big City Big City Big City Hailey's on It!Hailey's on It!Marvel'sLadybugLadybugLadybug Bunk'dBunk'd (50) TVLND Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing (60) AMC (4:30) <++ Con Air ('97) <+++ Avengers: Age of Ultron ('15)Chris Hemsworth,Mark Ruffalo,Robert Downey Jr.. (:15) <+++ The Perfect Storm George Clooney. (61) BRAV Housewives of NJ Vanderpump Rules Vanderpump Rules (N)

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NBA Basketball First Round: Teams TBA (28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live)

NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA (N) (Live) (29) ESPN2 The Point (N) (Live) Pardon (N) NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live)

NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA(N)(Live) (33) GOLF (4:00) Golf Golf Central (N) (Live) Golf 2024 PGA Professional Championship, Final Round Golf Central (41) HGTV Married "Dunwoody Design" Hunters Hunters HuntersHuntersHouse Hunters (N) Hunt Intl (N) Hunters Int'l HuntersHunters (43) FOOD Guy's Grocery Games Guy's Grocery Games Guy's Grocery GamesSuper. Stakeout (N)(SP) Supermarket Stakeout Guy's Grocery Games (44) DISC Expedition "Killer Sasquatch" Expedition "Ghost of WW2" Expedition X Expedition UnknownGhostAdventures (N) Expedition Unknown (45) HIST Pawn Stars Do America "Minneapolis Mementos" Pawn Stars Do America "Phoenix Fortunes"(N) (:05) Pawn Stars (N) (:05) Pawn Stars (46) ANPL The Vet Life Vet Life "The Pig Whisperers" The Vet Life "Yogi Goat" Vet Life "Bulldog Bellyache" The Vet Life The Vet Life (48) DISN Bluey Big City Big City Big City Hailey's on It!Hailey's on It!Marvel'sLadybugLadybugLadybug RavenRaven (50) TVLND Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing (60) AMC (5:30) <++ Red 2 ('13) John Malkovich, Bruce Willis. <++ The Hitman's Bodyguard ('17)Samuel L. Jackson,Ryan Reynolds. (:45) <+ The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (P) (61) BRAV Housewives of NJ "Reunion" Top Chef "Supper Club" Top Chef Top Chef (N) WatchWhat (:45) Below Deck BelowDeck (69) WTXF The Six (N) ClassH Extra (N) TMZ (N) The Masked Singer (N) Animal (N) Family GuyThe 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) Phantastic

Bethany

THURSDAYEVENING

MAY 2, 2024

6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30

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MONDAY

Spring Baking Championship (43) FOOD 8 p.m.

Nothing stirs an appetite like a wedding. So, Jesse Palmer asks the final bakers to celebrate a happy couple by taking something borrowed — a recipe from another competitor — and vowing to recreate it. Will these recreations dazzle the judges?

American Idol (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

The live shows begin. Expect high-octane, live performances from this year’s contestants, and on-the-spot reactions from judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Only the best contestants will make it to the next round.

Lakefront Empire (41) HGTV 10 p.m.

The lake keeps drawing people with eclectic tastes as Gerardo needs to find a place with enough space so that a couple’s four cheerleading daughters can practice. Then, newcomer Gabriella finds a dome home that works, while Cierra looks to impress.

TUESDAY

Lopez vs Lopez (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.

In this season finale, George Lopez and his daughter, Mayan, push as many of each other’s buttons as is humanly possible while trying to reconnect. But can they teach the next generation how to forgive and forget versus annoying each other?

The Express Way With Dulé Hill (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

While on a road trip to appreciate the transformative power of the arts, Dulé Hill stops in Appalachia, where he learns how music can heal from a master luthier who helps opioid addicts before experiencing a fusion of Latin American folk and bluegrass.

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (45) HIST 10:05 p.m.

Season 5 takes an unexpected turn during this all-new episode, as a cow is found to have died under very disturbing circumstances in the same location where the team has witnessed UAPs fly in and out of the Mesa, raising questions for the scientists.

WEDNESDAY

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

Who will be unmasked this week? From within their intricate costumes, contestants showcase songs that hold personal significance to them. The identities of two celebrities are revealed in the unmasking. Nick Cannon hosts.

A Brief History of the Future (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Humans are resilient. The planet is resilient. But when we look into the choices humans make as a community, plenty of those are having lasting negative effects. Can humanity find a way to work smarter in order to make everyone more prosperous?

Abbott Elementary (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams star in this workplace comedy, which follows as a group of underfunded teachers works alongside their hilarious students to find success for everyone at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School.

THURSDAY

Law & Order (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks and Odelya Halevi star in a new episode of this highly-popular procedural series, each playing dedicated civil servants who work hard to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice in New York City.

Grey’s Anatomy (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

The longest-running medical drama will continue that streak with word it’s being renewed for its 21st season. Meanwhile, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial find that being a doctor is a bit different from playing doctor as they mix business with pleasure.

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

This two-episode bundle starts with Wrexham AFC heading to the United States to play a series of summer friendlies. But things are less friendly upon their return. In the next episode, a surprise departure leaves the team needing to regain its identity.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomoresetterZachHirncollected28assistsandeightkillsto leadtheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’volleyballteamtoitsthird straightwin,3-1overvisiting BrandywineonMonday,April22.

TheIndiansimprovedto5-2 overall,despitelosingthefirstset 25-18.

Theyralliedtowinsetstwo throughfourbyscoresof25-22,2512and25-16,tocapturethenonconferencegame.

JunioroutsidehitterLuigiDotoli added14digsandeightkills,and juniorSaulAlarconLopezchipped inwith11digs.Sophomorerightside hitterAmorTownsendalsocontributedwith12digs.

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ThevisitingIndianspostedtheir secondstraighttriumphatHenlopen ConferencerivalDover,3-0,onFriday,April19.

IndianRiver(4-2overalland3-2 inconferenceplay)capturedthevictoryviasetscoresof25-23,25-19 and25-9.

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SophomoresetterZachHirncontributed16assistsandfivedigsto leadthevisitingIndianspastSussex AcademyinaHenlopenConference SouthernDivisionbattleon

IRboys’volleyballdefeatsBrandywineforthirdstraightvictory

Wednesday,April17.

IndianRiver(3-2overalland2-2 inconferenceaction)capturedthe victoryviasetscoresof25-15,25-14 and25-15.Junioroutsidehitter LuigiDotoliadded12digsand sevenkills,whilejuniordefensive specialistSaulAlarconLopez chippedinwith10digs.SeniormiddleblockerBradyTiceaddedfive blocks.

Top,IndianRiver’sLuigiDotolismacksashotpastBrandywine’sHansBober,left, andHenryNelsononMonday,April22.IndianRiverclaimedvictory3-1.Above,IR’s SaulAlarconLopezlungesjustoutofreachfortheball.Left,IR’sAmorTownsend blast’sashotpastBrandywinedefenders.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

MakeitsixstraightwinsfortheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’tennis teamafteranimpressive3-2winonthe roadatCapeHenlopenonMonday, April22.Afteraseason-openinglossto Maryland’sWorcesterPreparatory School,theIndianshaverattledoffsix consecutivevictories,includingasweep oftheirHenlopenAthleticConference SouthDivisionfoes.

“Theboysreallyhadaterrificmatch againstCape,whoisaperennialboys’ tennispowerhouse,”anelatedIRhead coachNeilBeahansaidafterthematch. “Theboysarereallyfacingsomeofthe tougherchallengesintheirscheduleand comingthroughreallywell.Ofour sevenstarters,onlythreewerestarters lastyear.”

TheIndiansgotwinsatfirstandsecondsingles,aswellasfirstdoubles,to claimthewinovertheVikings.Evan Sprucebankwenttoe-to-toewith Cape’sOliverTownsend,defeatinghim 6-1,4-6,6-4.

IRseniorCalebRodgersposted identical6-3,6-3setscoresforthewin overCape’sAlejandroJustiniani.SophomoreLandonArauzdroppedahardfought4-6,2-6decisiontoCape’s NathanielHoangatthirdsingles.

IndianRiver’sEvanSprucebankreturnsabackhandshotagainstSeaford’sJaimeRobleroduringtheirfirstsinglesmatch.

“Evanisonlyasecond-yearplayer, andyethetakesonthebestplayerfrom

eachteamwefaceandhasfairedvery well,”saidBeahan.“CalebRodgersat secondsingleshasbeenarockforthree yearsandcontinuestodominateinthe No.2slot.Landonisafirst-yearstarter atthirdsinglesandisgettingstronger everymatch.”

TheIndians’doublesteamssplit theirmatcheswiththeVikings,as XavierHernandezSandovalandBraydenBennetchpulledoutthestraightsetswinatfirstdoublesbyascoreof 7-6(7-3),6-1overTrentKauffmanand

biterinthreesetstoCape’sBrodyTrewarthaandSullivanNaden,4-6,6-1,36.

“Ourdoublesteamshavebeenvery impressive,andtheirlevelofplayimproveseachweek,”continuedBeahan. “ Threeofthosefourplayersarefirstyearstartersaswell.Overall,giventhe factthatfew,ifany,oftheboyshave muchtennisexperienceoutsideofthe highschoolteam,I’dsaytheirhard workanddoggednesshaveproduceda prettyhigh-levelofplay.Theyshouldbe

IRHSsoftballstandoutMcHalecommitstoHolyFamilyUniversity

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Sheracesintothegapsandswiftly chargessinkinglinedrivestowardthe outfield.

Herswiftnessafootrobsrivalhitters ofbasehitsandextrabaseknocks.

Inadditiontoherairtightoutfield defense,IndianRiverHighSchoolseniorKatieMcHalereachesbaseviawalks andsingles.Herproductivityatthe platehashelpedherteamwinfive straightgamesandposta7-3won-lost recordthroughgamesofApril20.

McHalehascontributedsixhits,ahalfdozenRBIsandfourwalks,whilestrikingoutononlytwooccasions.

“Sheisaveryeasy-goingandcoachableathlete,andsomeoneIthoroughly enjoybeingaround,”saidIndianssoftballassistantcoachLaurenIllian.“Katie showsupeverydaylookingtogiveher besteffortineverythingthatshedoes. Herinfectiousenergy,loveofthegame, slidingcatchesintheoutfieldanddance movesareamongthemanythingsthat herteammatesandcoachesloveabout her!”

JillianMurraycanrelate.TheHoly FamilyUniversitywomen’ssoftballhead coachinvitedMcHaletoperformatthe nextlevel,andMcHale,whoplayeda hugeroleinhelpingtoleadtheIndians tolastyear’sDIAAstatechampionship game,hasacceptedthatinvitation.

Hereisherstoryofthehardwork andsuccessthataretakingMcHaleto thenextlevel.

KatieMcHale

Hometown: Roxanna,Del. Schoolthatyouarecommitting to: HolyFamilyUniversity,aprivate RomanCatholicschoollocatedin Philadelphia,Pa.TheTigersarean NCAADivisionIImemberthatcompetesintheCentralAtlanticCollegiate Conference(CACC).

Whatsportareyoucommittingto play? Women’ssoftball

Playerspecifics: McHaleisa5-foot3,right-handedthrowingandbatting outfielderwhoalsoplayedfouryearsof fieldhockeyatIRHS.

Nameofthecoachwhorecruited you: HolyFamilyUniversityhead women’ssoftballheadcoach,Jillian Murray.

Describeyourrelationshipwith yourcollegecoach: “Ihavebeenfortunateenoughtoplaytravelsoftballfor theDelawareTribefastpitchtravelteam sinceIwas11yearsold,”McHalesaid. “CoachMurrayhadbeenfollowingour team,andIwasabletocatchhereye. Sheofferedmetheopportunitytoplay ontheirteam.”

Whatsubjectwillyoumajorin? Secondarymathematicseducation.

Pleasedescribetheemotionsyou arefeelingaboutyourcommitment: “I feelextremelygratefulandblessed.Iam

sothankfultohavetheopportunityto continueplayingthesportIloveatthe nextlevel.Iamreadytokeepworking andamdeterminedtomakeanamefor myself.”

Whataboutthisschoolappealsto you? “Iamextremelyexcitedtoagain playwithmyformerDelawareTribe travelteamandIndianRiverHighsoftballteammates,catcherLilyHobanand pitcherKinsleyHall,atHolyFamily.In addition,theschoolisagooddistance fromhome,andIlikethatitisa Catholicschool.”

Pleasedescribethesupportyou’ve receivedfromIRcoaches,AthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc.: “MyIndianRiverHigh coachesareverysupportiveandwilling todowhatevertheycantoimproveour teamasathletesandaspeople.Todd worksnonstoptoensurewearehealthy andcanplaytothebestofourability.”

Pleasedescribethesupportyou’ve receivedfromyourfamily: “Ihavereceivedendlessamountsofsupportfrom mymother,TonyaMcHale,andfather, Ed McHale.Theyarealwayswillingto helpmeputinextraworkbypitching mesoftballsandhittingballstome. Theyhaveadjustedtheirschedulesfor thelast11yearstobeabletoattendmy gamesandevencoachme.Iambeyond blessedtohavetheirconstantsupport.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “After graduatingfromcollege,mygoalisto returntoSussexCountryandearnapositionasamathteacheratIndianRiver High.Ialsowanttocoachsoftballat IRHSandalsobeanadvisorforaclub that isactiveinprovidingcommunity service.” Finalthoughts: “MyDelawareTribe

travelcoach,SarahHoban,hasbeena hugehelpinmyrecruitmentbyincreasingmyexposuretocollegecoachesand answeringquestionsaboutthenext

steps.Sheisalwaysencouragingtoand supportiveofme.”

Junior/Baseball

Junior Jack Cappo capped an inspirational Indian River comeback victory. The talented infielder and outfielder went with the pitch and drilled an RBI single into right field in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Indians’ baseball squad an exciting 8-7 triumph over visiting Archmere Academy on Saturday, April 20. The right handed throwing and hitting Cappo also ignited the rally from a 6-2 deficit with an RBI single in the fifth inning that made it 6-3.

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IR’sKatieMcHalesignsherletterofcommittmenttoTheHolyFamilyUniversity.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolSoccer AlumniAssociationthisweekpresenteda bronzeplaquetothefamilyoflocalsoccer visionaryHowardO.Gerken,honoringhim forhisyearsastheschool’sgirls’andboys’ soccerheadcoachinaceremonypriortothe Indians-SussexAcademygirls’soccergame onApril23.

Theplaque,whichhonorsGerken’snumerouscontributionstosoccerandeducation,wasmadebycurrentIRHSgirls’and boys’soccerheadcoachBrandtMais.AcceptingthetokenofappreciationonthestadiumsoccerfieldwereGerken’swidow, SandieGerken,hisdaughterMelissaTimmonsandson-in-lawTomTimmons,his grandsonJoshTimmonsandformerIRHS soccerheadcoachSteveKilby.

Gerken,abelovededucatorandsoccer executive,passedawayonMay3,2023,at theageof80,fromcomplicationsofParkinson’sdisease.

“Tonight,wecelebratedandremembered thelifeofHowardGerken,”saidMais.“We recognizehismassivecontributionstothis soccerprogram,theschooldistrictandour community.Heisknownas‘thegodfather ofRiverSoccer’ becausehewasinstrumental inthegrowthofthegamelocally,including theRiverSoccerClub(RSC).

“CoachGerkenstartedasmallrecre-

IRHSsoccerheadcoachBrandtMais(center)isflankedby(lefttoright)formerIndians’soccerheadcoachSteveKilby,thelate HowardGerken'ssoninlawTomTimmons,grandsonJoshTimmons,daughterMelissaTimmonsandhiswidowSandieGerken duringaspecialplaquepresentationinmemoryofthelocalsoccervisionaryandeducator.Thepresentationwasmadeonthe IndianRiverHighsoccerstadiumfieldpriortotheIndianRivervs.SussexAcademygirls'soccergameonTuesday,April23.

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ationalprogramatRiverSoccerClubwhich hasflourishedintooneofthelargestinthe region,”addedMais.“Theclubcurrently servesthousandsofplayerseveryyearby providinginclusiveprogramsforeverytype ofplayer,fromrecreationalteams,competitivetravelteamsandplayerswithspecial needs.”

AccordingtoMais,RSChasbeenacriticalfactorincontributingtothesuccessof theIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’and boys’soccerprogramsduringthelast30 years.

“IndianRiversoccerhasbuiltareputationasatopprograminDelaware,”added Mais.“Mostofourschool’splayershavedevelopedtheirgameformanyyearsatRiver Soccer.Asahighschoolcoach,it’samazing toseethereachbeyondourschoolandthe numberofplayersparticipatingatRSC fromotherschoolsacrosstheregion.”

Gerkenwasalsoalifetimeeducatorfor IRSDandservedastheprincipalatSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,saidMais.Hewas alsotheheadcoachofIndianRiverHigh Schoolfrom2000to2004beforepassing

theprogramtoKilby.

“HowardGerken’sprinciplesandemphasisoncharacter,volunteerismandgrit continuetoguideourprogramandplayers intherightdirection,”Maissaid.“Hislegacy willcontinuetoliveonhereatIndianRiver HighandtheRiverSoccerClub.Personally, Iwasprivilegedtoplayunderhisleadership.”

Followingtheceremony,theplaquewas placednearthesidewalkandIRHSsoccer statechampionshipsignageleadingfrom thestadium’sfrontgatetothebleachers.

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SophomoreDylanGrise(3)tossedathreehitcompletegameshutout,leadingIndian Rivertoa10-0HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionvictoryatLakeForeston Tuesday,April23.

IRbaseballwinssecond straight,10-0atLakeForest

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomorerighthanderDylanGrise tossedathree-hitcompletegameshutout toleadtheIndianRiverHighSchoolbaseballteamtoa10-0HenlopenConference SouthernDivisiontriumphatLakeForest onTuesday,April23.

Grisestruckoutsixhittersinfiveinningstoearnhissecondvictoryoftheseason.

JuniorJackCappocontinuedtoswinga productivebat,drivinginthreerunsand collectingatripleandasingle.Freshman TyWebercontributedtworunsbattedin fortheIndians,whoimprovedto7-4overalland4-4inconferencecompetition. TheSpartansfellto4-7overalland2-5 inconferencecompetition.

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Cappohadcappedoffanincredible comebackjustdaysprior.Thejuniorinfielder-outfielderrippedaone-outRBI singletorightfieldinthebottomofthe ninthinningthatchasedhometeammate ChaseRuleywiththewinningrun,to capoffanexcitingrallyfroma6-2deficit againstvisitingArchmereAcademyon Saturday,April20.Ruleydrewaone-out walkandstolesecondbasebeforemoving tothirdonapitcher’sbalkandscoringon thetimelyhit.

Trailingbyfourrunsthroughthefirst

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fourinnings,theGreen&Goldrallied fortworunsinthefifthonCappo’sRBIsingleandGrise’srun-scoringdouble thatcuttheirdeficitto6-4.

IndianRiverexplodedforthreemore runsandtooktheirfirstleadofthedayat 7-6inthebottomofthesixthonarunscoringgroundoutbysophomoreKayden VaughtandfreshmanWeber’stwo-run singletoright-centerfield.

TheAukstiedthescoreat7-7inthe seventhinning,onjuniorJonathan O’Boyle’stwo-outRBI-doubletoright field.CatholicConferencemember Archmere(5-2overall)tooka2-0leadin thefirst,onRBI-singlesbyseniorsJason LotkowkiandPhilipBlessington.They regainedtheleadat4-2withtworunsin thethird,onrun-scoringhitsby LotkowskiandO’Boyle,andextended theiradvantageto6-2inthefourthon freshmanDylanThompson’sRBI-single andaninfielderror.

TheIndians(6-4overall)tiedthe scoreat2-2inthebottomofthesecond onVaught’sRBI-tripleandarun-scoring two-baggerbyWeber.

Weberalsoearnedhissecondvictory oftheyearwithtwostronginningsofreliefpitching.FreshmanstarterLandon Fielshurledthefirstfiveinningsfor IRHS,andseniorTreyHillandGrise pitchedthesixthandseventhframes,respectively.

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ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Jumpingouttoa3-2leadafter oneperiodofplay,andthenshutting outtheirhostsinthemiddlestanzas tobuildan8-2lead,theIndian RiverHighSchoolboys’lacrosse teamhadbuiltitselfanicecushion toholdoffalatechargefromDover andholdonfora9-6winonMonday,April22.

TheSenatorshadoutscoredthe Indians4-1overthefinalquarter, butitwastoolittletoolateasJohn Spencer,BryceJohnsonandAidan BinkogavetheIndiansalltheoffensetheywouldneedinthisone.

Spencerscoredfivegoalstolead theway,whileBinkoandJohnson eachaddedtwogoalstothewinners’ cause.Spencerwasalsocredited withapairofassists,withJohnson registeringoneandNicolasKnight pickinguptwohelpers.

ThewinwastheIndians’thirdin theirlastfouroutingsandtooktheir recordalmostbacktothe.500mark, at4-5overall.AmeetingwithHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouth

DivisionfoeWoodbridge—which iscurrently6-1andridingasix-

Trailing2-1afteronequarterand 4-3atthehalf,theIndianshadhope forcomingoutontopofthisone, buttheycouldnotovercomeafourgoaldeficitinthethird,leadingto the8-7loss.

IRralliedwiththreegoalsinthe fourthwhileshuttingouttheir guestsbutjustcouldn’tcompletethe comeback.SeniorKylieHarris scoredtwoofhergame-highfourin thefourthquarter,withtheother tallycomingfromjuniorLauren Stoddard.

Salisburywasabletorunoutthe finaltwominuteswithballcontrol fromAlexCollins,toholdonfor thewinfortheDragons.Thevictoryimprovedtheirmarkto7-2on theseason,whiletheIndiansare nowsittingat3-6.

KylieHarrisnowhas38goalson theseasonand208forhercareer. FreshmanChloeHarrisnotchedher 24thgoaloftheseasonandadded anassistforIR.StoddardandJasmineGutierrezscoredtheother goalsfortheIndians.

gamewinstreakafterlosingits opener—isontapforthisFriday, April26.

AfterthegamewiththeBlue Raiders,theIndianswilltravelto Delmar(4-4)onWednesday,May1, andMilford(5-2)onMonday,May 6,beforereturninghomeforadate withrivalSussexAcademy(3-5)on Wednesday,May8.

Girls’lacrosse Indianscomeup shortagainstSalisbury

Afterathree-gameroadtrip,the IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ lacrosseteamfounditselfhosting Maryland’sTheSalisburySchoolon Monday,April22,inanon-conferencetiltatTheReservation.

Golf Indiansshowimprovement, stillfalltoTech

Improvingtheirscoresbyacollective19shotsfromtheirlastouting,theIndianRiverHighSchool golfteamstillfounditselfonthe wrongendofa180-213scoreina matchagainstSussexTechonTuesday,April23.

StillplayingwithoutseniorSarah Lydic,whohasbeenoutforacouple weekswithaninjury,theIndians havebeenrelyingonatrioofsophomoresandafreshmantogoalong withapairofseniorstofight throughthisseason.SeniorElla

TheJMCElementarySchoolchoirstole theshowattheBunnyPalooza5K Run/Walkearlierthisspring.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheQuietResortsCharitableFoundationhasmadea$10,000donationto JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool, whichwasalsoacknowledgedbytheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictthisweek. ThecheckpresentationfortheQRCF donationwillbeheldonMay18atthe Frankfordelementaryschool.The FrankfordPublicLibrarywasalsoa beneficiaryofoneofsevengrantswith $1,000.

DougPurcell,presidentofthe QRCF,thecharitablepartnerofthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,saidthisyear’sBunny Paloozaincludedmajorsponsors,which providedmoreresourcesforthecommunity.

“Icontinuetobeamazedbytheoutpouringofcharityandgoodwillinthe BethanyBeachcommunity,”saidPurcell.

InadditiontoJMCandthelibrary, SelbyvilleMiddleSchool’sBusiness ProfessionalsofAmerica(BPA)receiveda$1,000grant.Itsupportsbusinessandinformationtechnology educatorsandprovidesfundingforcocurricularactivitiesatSMS.TheSMS roboticsteamalsoearned$1,000forits roboticequipmentforfuturecompetitions.

SMSalsonowhasadroneteamto helpyoungpeoplelearnhowtouse droneseffectively,andthereisa$1,000 grantfromQRCFtosupportthose equipmentpurchases.

RiverSoccerClubreceivedagrantof $2,500fromtheQRCFandRiverSoccerPresidentDuncanSmithsaiditwill gotosupportareaathletesandadditionalequipmentneeds.

ShoesthatFit’sDelawarechapteris also arecipientof$2,500.

ThenextmajorQRCF-supported eventwillbethesecondannual“Fitand Fun”fielddayatLordBaltimoreElementarySchool,onMay11from11 a.m.to3p.m.,ontheplaygroundand newtrackthatwaspartiallyfundedby thelocalcharitablegroup.Heather Smyth,alongwithherfamilyand friends,arefinalizingsponsorshipsfor theeventnowandmaybereachedat smyheat@gmail.com.

Patrioticmusicstealstheshow

TheJMCchoir,underthedirection

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’softballteamhaditsfive-game winningstreaksnappedthisweek, droppinga1-0HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionverdictat

LakeForestonTuesday,April23.

JuniorCarahSumpterhurleda four-hitcomplete-gameshutoutfor theSpartans(9-1overalland8-1in conferenceplay),strikingouteight andallowingonewalk.

Juniorsecond-basemanJillian Coulbourncollectedtwoofthefour Indians’hits.

Indians’seniorrighthanderMegan Daiseytossedacompletegame,fanningfivehittersandallowingfour hitsandawalk.TheShenandoah Universitycommitfinishedthegame with217strikeoutsontheseason. Sheyieldedthegame’sonlyrun,in thethirdinning,onahomerunby sophomoreBayliGlanden.

IndianRiver9, CaesarRodney2

TheIndianshadwontheirfifth straightgameandimproved7-3 overalland5-1inHenlopenConfer-

enceplayagainstCaesar Rodneythisweek.

Thevisitorserupted forfiverunsinthethird inningonanRBI-single byfreshmanParker O’Shields,aninfielderror, seniorKatie’sMcHale’s two-runbasehittoleft andjuniorSe’Tara McGee’sRBI-groundout.

TheGreen&Gold addedanothermarkerin thefourthonCoulbourn’s RBI-single,tomakeit60,andthreemoreinthe fifth,onjuniorSophie Scurci’srun-scoringdoubleandatwo-runsingle byseniorMacyBlades.

SeniorOliviaHitchens ledtheIndians’14-hitattackwiththreesafeties— includingadouble— whileCoulbourn,Blades andScurcieachrippeda pairofhits.

Onthemound, ShenandoahUniversity commitDaiseytooka shutoutintothesixthinning.Thesenior righthanderstruckout11 hitterstofinishthegame with212fortheseason whilescatteringsevenhits andissuingonewalk.

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Daiseyhadeclipsedthe100strikeoutmarkforthe2024season andtakenaperfectgameintothe fifthinningagainstvisitingSeaford toleadtheIndianstotheirfourth straighttriumphonThursday,April 18.

Daiseystruckout10hittersand finishedthegamewith101whiffs fortheseason.Shehasposteddouble-digitstrikeoutsinsixoftheIndians’ninegamesandonThursday recordedsixconsecutiveK’sfromthe firstthroughthirdinnings.Seaford’s BennettbecametheBluejays’first baserunnerwhenshedrewaleadoff walktobeginthevisitors’fifthinning.JoneschasedBennetthome withatwo-outdouble.

TheIndianshadtakena1-0lead inthefirstinningonapassedball. JuniorrightfielderGracieHobanignitedafour-runsecondinningby lacingatwo-runbasehit.IRHS addedfourrunsinthethirdtomake it9-0,andtwomoreinthefourth foran11-0lead.

JuniorsMcGeeandKatelynMurray,andseniorsHitchens,Reagan KansakandBladeseachdroveina runforthevictors.

AsofApril24,theIndianswere 7-4overalland5-2inconference play.

SMSsoftballteamendswinningstreakwithlosstoGeorgetown

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

SelbyvilleMiddleSchool’ssoftball teamismorethanhalfwaythroughtheir season.Inboth2022and2023,theteam wentundefeated,andtheIndianswere abletomaintaintheirwinningstreakthis seasonupuntiltheirgamewithGeorgetown.

HeadcoachJesseBareandassistant coachJoeDonnellyhaveledtheteamto victoryforthefirstthirdoftheseason, withMarch20thedayoftheIndians’first game.CompetingagainstLaurel,that

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quiteproudoftheir6-0startinHenlopenConferenceplay.”

TheIndianshavefourtough matchesremainingintheregularseason,withdefendingconferencechampionCaesarRodney(6-3)thefirstup ontheslatecomingtoTheReservation

Baseball

matchfinishedwithascoreof7-6.Their secondwasanawaygameagainstSeaford, whichendedwithascoreof19-5.The softballteamcontinueddowntheirwinningpathwithvictoriousgamesagainst DelmarandMilford.

Wednesday,March30,2022,wasthe daytheSMSsoftballteambegantheir winningstreak.Thatgameendedwitha 20-1scoreagainstSeaford.Flashforward twoyears,toApril10,2024,andtheIndiansarefourgamesintotheir2024season withtheirwinningstreakat24-0.

TheIndianshavemanykeyplayersreturningforthe2024season.Onoffense,

onWednesday,April24.IRwillthen hostDoveronMonday,April29.Road matchesatPolytech(May1)and Smyrna(May3)willcloseouttheregularseason.

Girls’tennis Indianssuffer

back-to-backsetbacks

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SamanthaHolladay,nowaneighth-grader, wasinstrumentalinthepreviousseason.In 2023,theteamhitaschool-recordseven homeruns,withfourofthosebyHolladay. CierraLewishasassistedtheteamondefense.SMSrecorded120strikeoutslast season,70ofwhichLewiswasresponsible for.

Theteam’srosterthisseasonincludes 17membersalltogether.AlongsideHolladayandLewistherearesixothereighthgraders—KeirraSantarelli,Erin Cosgrove,LucilleFeathers,McKenna Class,SarahCarpenterandHannahHolland.Intheseventhgrade,theteamhas

TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’tennisteamsuffereddisappointing,back-to-back5-0lossesto SussexAcademyandCapeHenlopen overthepastweek.

AgainstCapeHenlopen,IR’sIsabellWisniewskifoughthardbut cameupontheshortendofa3-6,26defeattoSiaPatel.

AgainstSussexAcademy,theIndians’SaraDeeryandEmeliaWelch

conferenceanddivisionrivalonThursday,April18.

AliseTaylor,AveryBare,KaileyPhillips, BrookeHarne,CallieRussellandHayden Andrews.Thisyeartheyhavethreesixthgraders,LeahDonnelly,ChloeChandler andSkylarMedford.

Evenwiththatstellarcast,onMonday, April15,SMSplayedagainstGeorgetown andlost0-6.DespitetheupsetbyGeorgetown,theIndianscontinuedtomarch downtheirwinningpaththisweek,with victoriousgamesagainstMarinerand Beacon.

ItlookslikeSMSwillfinishwithanothersuccessfulseason,thoughitwillnot beanundefeatedone.

battledtooth-and-nailagainstSA’s CallieJulianoandAnaNinoina46,4-6setback.

TheIndiansweresettotravelto CaesarRodneyonWednesday,April 24,andDoveronMonday,April29, beforereturninghomeforitsfinal twomatchesagainstPolytech(May 1)andSmyrna(May3).

pitchedintothesixthframebeforebeing replacedbyO’Boyle.

TheIndianssnappedafour-game losingstreakbehindsolidpitchingand offenseinasix-inningconquestoftheir

Ruleyearnedhisfirstvictoryofthe seasonbyhurlingano-hitterthrough fourinnings.Hestruckoutfourbatters andissuedsixwalksbeforegivingway

tosophomoresouthpawAlexBehornar. Vaughtfinishedthegameonthe moundfortheIndians,whoimproved to 5-4overalland3-4inHenlopen

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Howtofeelandact25

Thepowerofnaturalingredientsforoptimalhealth

ByPatrick“Sarge”Avon SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Timeislimited,andcurrentlifeneedsto takeprecedence.Convenienceoftenoverridesfoodquality.Theabundanceofprepackagedandquickmealshasmademany ofusneglecttheimportanceofeating healthy,naturalfoods.However,ourhealth reliesonwhatweeat,andnaturalnutrients haveabiginfluence.

Natural,unprocessedmealsarerichin nutrientsthatkeepourbodieshealthy. Wholefoodsimprovephysicalhealth,mentalclarity,emotionalbalance,anddailyvitality.Let’sexploregenuine,naturalfoods’ transformingpower.

Understandingthe essenceoffood

Wefrequentlydisregardcomponentsin ourquestforhealthandlongevity,focusing insteadonmacronutrients,suchasprotein, carbsandfats,andcaloriecounts.Wemay carefullymonitorcaloriesbutignoretheir sourceandhealthbenefits.Nutritionwith quality,actualfoodistruehealth,notstatistics.

My“ah-ha”momentcamewhenIobservedmyhealth-consciouscolleague,Dr. JoshFunk,munchingkettlechips.Curious,I tauntedhimabouthisdecision,anticipating acomplexexplanation.

Herepliedsimply,“Threeingredients, Sarge:potatoes,oilandseasalt.”

Ispentthepastdecadesearchingfor healthierfoodalternativesformyfamilyand customersafterthissimpleresponsetouched me.Thispromptedmetoexamineourdiet andcomponents.Inoticedsomethingsurprising:thesimplertheingredientslist,the

betterthedishfeltforus.Itwasaboutwhat wasinthedish,notcaloriesora“healthy” label.

ThePitfallsof overprocessedfoods

Consumerstypicallychooseitemscontainingchemicals,preservativesandartificial substances,duetoconvenience.Theseaddi-

tionsincreasetaste,shelflifeandtexture,but theydepletefoodsoftheirnaturalflavorand nutritionalcontent.

Overprocessed,nutrient-depleteddiets mayharmourhealth.Theirintakehasbeen relatedtoobesity,diabetesandheartdisease duetotheirlackofessentialnutrients.These mealsalsoincludeartificialingredientsthat maydisruptourbody’snaturalfunctionsand causeinflammationandotherhealthissues.

Checktheingredientlabelsonpopularfast foodandpackagedgoods—they’resometimesalarming.

Theseproductshavelongingredientlists withunpronounceablenamesandsynthetic components.Fast-foodfriesmayinclude19 substances,includingtasteenhancersand preservatives.Popularyogurtsmayhave22

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Patrick‘Sarge’Avonoutlineshowtothriveatages50andbeyond.

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ofteacherMikeWilliams,stolethe showatBunnyPaloozawithapitchperfectrenditionof“TheStar-Spangled Banner.”TheJMCPTOwasalsoactive inprovidinggames,foodandfunatthe Easter-weekendevent.

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ingredients,withaddedsweetsandartificial tastesovershadowingnutritiousvalue.Even basicthingslikecroutonsmighthave21 components,manyofwhichareartificial chemicalsandpreservatives.

Overprocessedfoodsharmourhealth anddepriveusoffood’srealflavor.Simplifyingourmealsandpromotingauthentic, unadulteratedfoodsmayreducethesedangersandboosthealth.It’stimetoreconnect withfoodandenjoynature’srichness.

naturalingThebenefitsofredients

Naturalfoodbenefitsourbodies,brains andworld.Real,unprocessedfoods,suchas meat,fish,eggs,vegetables,fruits,healthy oils,nutsandseeds,containvitamins,mineralsandantioxidantstoenergizeourcells. Weobtainthefinestnutritionandsupport sustainablefarmingandtheenvironmentby consumingnaturalfoods.

andfreshmanLandenErbeeach smackedtwosafetiestopacea12-hit attack.

TheIndiansscoredtworunsineach ofthefirsttwoinningstotakeanearly 4-0lead.IndianRiverputthegameout ofreachwiththreerunsinthefourth frameandfourmoreinthefifth.

againsttheRavens,witha53.The threesophomoreswere2-3-4in order,withLukeWilliams(55), TravisGosnell(57)andPaola Munoz-Garcia(58)allcontinuing

“Someofthekidshadjustlearned ‘TheStar-BangledBanner,’andthedirectorhadthemmovingtothemusic— itwasjustincredible,”saidPurcellofthe patrioticsinginganddancemoves.

“TheJMCcommunity—including teachers,administrators,parentsandthe students—reallytookitupanotchand weretotallyengaged,”saidPurcellof thenewpartnership.

Herearesomebenefitsofconsuming naturalingredients:

(1)Nutrientdensity—Natural,unprocessedmealsarerichinvitalnutrients thatourbodiesneedtoperformattheir best.Thesefoodsincludeawiderangeof antioxidants,vitaminsandmineralsthat supportseveralbodilyprocesses,including theimmunesystemandthebrain.

(2)Improveddigestion—Whencontrastedwithprocessedmeals,whole,unprocessedfoodsareoftensimplerforour systemstoabsorb.Theylowertheriskofdigestiveproblems,includingbloating,constipationandirritablebowelsyndrome, becausetheyincludedietaryfibersandenzymesthatsupportguthealthandassistin digestion.

(3)Sustainablefarmingpractices—By selectingorganicallyproducedandreared goods,wehelpfarmerswhoplaceahigh valueonsustainableagriculturalmethods. Croprotation,soilconservation,andreducingtheuseoffertilizerandpesticidesare someofthesetechniquesthatsupportthe preservationofecosystemsandsoilhealth.

(4)Environmentalconservation—

Seaford(3-5overalland0-5inconferenceplay)scoredbothofitsrunsin

toshowimprovement.

TheIndiansweresettohost Dover(5-4-1)onThursday,April 25,afterCoastalPointpresstime, backatBearTrapDunes.TheSena-

“TheJMCschoolistryingtodothe samethingwiththetrack,”hesaid,referencingtheLordBaltimoretrack,“and thatisalargecapitalexpenseof $40,000.Andsoourcontributionwill makeabigimpact,”hesaidofplansto installanimprovedtracksurfacebehind theJMCcomplex.

“Thesevengrantsthatwegaveto thesecharitiesarethemostwehave

Waterpollution,greenhousegasemissions anddeforestationareallconsequencesofindustrialagricultureandfoodproduction. Choosingnaturalproductshelpsuslessen ourimpactontheenvironmentandsupportsenvironmentallyfriendlyagricultural practices.

(5)Enhancedflavorandsatisfaction— Thetastesandtexturesofnaturalproducts areoftenricherthanthoseofprocessed ones.Wemayhaveamorevariedandfulfillinggastronomicexperiencebyselecting genuine,completefoods,whicheliminates theneedforadditionalsugars,saltandartificialflavorings.

(6)Long-termhealthbenefits—Numeroushealthadvantages,suchasalower riskofchronicillnessesincludingdiabetes, heartdiseaseandcertaintypesofcancer, havebeenassociatedwithadiethighinnaturalcomponents.Makingwhole,unprocessedmealsapriorityisaninvestment inourlong-termhealthandwell-being.

thefifthinning.SeniorHunterSpeed rippedtwooftheBluejays’threehits.

torslosttheirmatchagainstDelmarvaChristian,170-184,onTuesday,April23.

everdonatedinanyquarter,”according to QRCFofficials.

“Wehadcloseto550runnersregisterand500comeoutfortheBunny PaloozathisyearonMarch30,andit waswell-attendedonabeautifuldayin Bethanyontheboardwalk,”saidPurcell. “Wehadover50kidsfromthelocal runningclubsherewhowere12years oldoryounger.”

Practicaltipsfor simplifyingyourdiet

Makingtheswitchtoadiethighinnaturalfoodscouldseemintimidating,butdon’t worry!Herearesomeusefulpointerstoget yougoing:

(1)SimplifyIngredientLists—Startby selectingfoodsthathavelittleprocessing andbrief,identifiableingredientlists. Wheneverpossible,choosewhole,unadul-

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teratedmeals;stayawayfromthosethat havelongingredientlistsandartificialadditives.Tokeepthingssimple,lookforproductsthathaveonlyafewnatural components.

(2)Embracerawandwholefoods— Addnuts,fruitsandvegetablesintheirraw statetoyourdietforaddednutrientsand fiber.Foruncomplicatedsustenance,tryyour handatmakingsmoothies,freshsaladsand rawsnacks.Varythetypesoffruitsandvegetablesyoueattoexperienceavarietyoftexturesandtastes.

(3)Identifyyourfavorites—Rather thanattemptingnewrecipesallthetime, decideonafewgo-tomealsthatyourfamily willlove.Reducestressandculinaryexperimentingbyincludingtheseweeklyfavorites inyourmealplanningtosimplifythe process.Thiswillassistyouinstayingon courseandkeepingaregulardiet.

(4)Planyourmeals—Spendsometime preparingrecipesforthenextweekandcreatingshoppinglistsforyourdinners.Meal planningguaranteesbalanced,nutrientdensemealswithoutrelyingonbadsubstitutes,whilealsosavingtimeandmoney.For extraease,thinkaboutbatchcookingand preparingitemsinadvance.

(5)Reevaluatesupplementation—Examineyoursupplementuseandthinkabout cuttingdownonpowdersandtabletsthat aren’trequired.Real,wholefoodsarethe bestsourceofnutrients,evenwhensome deficitsmayneedtheuseofsupplements. Supplementsaretobeusedasalastresort ratherthanasamainsourceofnourishment.

(6)Getcreativewithcooking—Investigatenovelcookingtechniquestobringout thetastesfoundinentirefoods.Toexplore

varioustexturesandflavors,tryroasting, grilling,steamingorsautéingveggies.Use herbsandspicesininventivewaystoenhancetastewithoutusingtoomuchsugaror salt.

(7)Shopseasonallyandlocally—To supportyourneighborhoodandenjoy fresher,moredeliciousfoods,chooseseasonalandlocallyfarmedvegetables.Purchasingfoodfromlocalgrocersorfarmers’ marketsmayprovideyouwitharangeofalternativesandreestablishaconnectionwith thesourceofyourfood.

(8)Hydratewithintention—Maintainingenoughhydrationiscrucialforgeneral health.Althoughwateroughttobeyour mainhydrationsource,youcouldwantto flavoritwithsomefruitsorherbs.Minimize sugar-filledbeveragesandoptforhealthier choices,suchasherbalteas.

TheBlueZonesphenomenon —lessonsfromcentenarians

FivelocationsworldwideareBlueZones, wherepeoplelivelonger,healthierlives.Dan BuettnerofNationalGeographicfound comparablefoodtrendsamongcentenarians invariouslocales.Lessonsfromthesepatternsmayimprovelifespanandqualityof life.

(1)Wholesome,simplediets—Blue Zonesresidentseatsimple,healthymeals madefromlocalfoods.Theyemphasize simplicityandlocationindietswiththeir simple,naturalmeals.

(2)Localandseasonalfoods—Blue Zonecentenarianseatalmostalloftheir mealswithin10miles.Theyeatavarietyof localandseasonalproduceandcereals.This localizedemphasispromotesfreshnessand enhancesmealnutrients.

(3)Predominantlyplant-baseddiets— Althoughnotvegetarian,BlueZonediets

areplant-based.Theirmealsarebasedon wholegrains,legumes,veggiesandfruitsfor mineralsandfiber.

(4)Healthyfats—BlueZonespeople choosenuts,seedsandoliveoilforhealthful fats.Thesefatsboostenergy,hearthealth andwellbeing.

(5)Mindfuleating—BlueZonecentenariansenjoymealsanddetectfullnessvia mindfuleating.Thispromotesdigestionand preventsovereating.

(6)Limitedmeatandfish—Contrary toWesterndiets,meatandfishareeaten sparingly.Wevaluequalityabovequantity andchooseresponsiblyproducedchoices.

(7)Cookingmethods—Residentsin BlueZonesusesteaming,grillingandslowcookingtopreservenutrientsandtaste.Respectingtheircuisine,theygrindtheirown grainsandtaketheirtimetocook.

(8)Socialandcommunityconnection— Sharingmealswithfamilyandfriendsis commoninBlueZones.Communityand connectionboostemotionalwell-beingand lifespan.

Finalthoughtsfrom anutritioncoach

Dietarychoicesstartthepathtogood health.Choosingtrue,unadulteratedproductsandanaturaldietmayhelpusstay healthyandprosperatanyage.Tierni Eaton,board-certifiedhealthandwellness coachsays,“Foodmakesus.Youmaybe Twinkieoravocado.”Naturalproductsand simpledietsfeedusfromtheinsideout, restoringourvigorandfeelinglikeour25year-oldselves.

Forfurtherinspirationandinsight,read “TheBlueZones”byDanBuettnerand“It StartsWithFood”byDallasandMelissa Hartwig.Let’sexplorethetransformational powerofahealthydiettogethertoachieve vitalityandlongevity.Part4inthisseries willcoverwhattodrinkandwhatnotto drink.Continueyourjourneytoahealthier, morevibrantyou!

LEGALS

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

North Bethany

Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Study

South Coastal Library

43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

May 8, 2023 - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bethany Beach - The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites all interested parties to attend a Public Workshop on May 8, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. at the South Coastal Library located at 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Members of the public are welcome to drop in anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m to talk to project representatives. A brief overview presentation will be given at 5:15 p.m. and repeated at 6:15 p.m.

The purpose of the North Bethany Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Study is to evaluate alternatives that will improve safety and provide low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities along SR 1 between Bethany Beach and the Indian River Inlet Bridge, and to develop a conceptual design and cost estimate for a recommended alternative. At the workshop you can learn more about the study and short-term improvements already underway. You can also provide feedback on preliminary concept designs.

All related workshop documents, including a public survey, will be posted online at publicinput.com/nbethanycorridor by the day of the meeting (also accessible by scanning the QR code). Comment forms may also be mailed to DelDOT Community Relations, ATTN: N. Bethany Corridor Study, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903 or sent via email to: dotpublic@delaware.gov

This Public Workshop is accessible to persons having disabilities. Persons who require auxiliary aids and services such as qualified interpreters are requested to contact DelDOT by phone, email or mail one week in advance. For further information contact DelDOT Community Relations: dotpublic@delaware.gov or by calling 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080 or write to the above address.

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Wherever you go ~ there we are...

The Annual Meeting of the Little Bay Tax Ditch will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Ave.; Bethany Beach, DE.

Agenda: Election of Officers, Discuss Finances & Condition of the Ditch.

Any questions please call Steve Tomasco at (302)541-4474.

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING

32 Hudson Avenue

(PIDN: 099.150 / CTM# 134-12.00-1544.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-456, submitted by the property owner, Jonathan DeCanio, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 32 Hudson Avenue (PIDN: 099.150 / CTM# 134-12.00-1544.00). The property owner is seeking a variance from Article V, §140-28 in order for all existing buildings/structures on the lot to exceed the maximum allowable lot coverage of 35%.

The Town will hold this hearing on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted, but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

23 Holly Lane (PIDN: 008.010 / CTM# 134-12.00-462.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-352, a minor subdivision plan submitted by the applicant David Lafferty with the permission of the property owner, Diane M. Lafferty, proposing the subdivision of one (1) lot into two (2) lots at 23 Holly Lane (PIDN: 008.010 / CTM# 134-12.00-462.00, zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential).

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

LEGALS

PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FRANKFORD

Notice is hereby given that on Monday May 6, 2024, at 6:00pm a Public Hearing meeting has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945.

Meeting to consider the following:

• Discuss the plan for a Solar Farm on the Dukes Family Limited Partnership Property Tax Map Parcel 433-6.19-1.00 and 433-6.14-37.00

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the meeting from your Computer, tablet or smartphone:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85365759507?pwd=tgCKHaIReLttrLa9O0 cFrimkifKtjU.1

If your computer/laptop doesn't have a microphone, you may call into the event at the following phone number: 301-715-8592

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 853 6575 9507, followed by the pound sign (#).

B. There is no Member ID, so just press the pound sign (#).

C. The Passcode is: 548357, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Friday, May 31, 2024

TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: Hooper & Stanton Hearing

LOCATION: Town Hall: 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE 19930; & Virtual Meeting

OWNER: Michelle S. Hooper

PROPERTY: 7 Logan Street, South Bethany, DE 19930

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-38(B)(1), TWENTY-FIVE (25) FT front yard setback requirement of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s request to modify existing non-conforming entry steps to provide more room to open the front door. The current encroachment is 9.2 feet.

OWNER: Martin & Elizabeth Stanton

PROPERTY: 163 Brandywine Drive, South Bethany, DE 19930

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-38(A)(1)(2)(3), TWENTY-FIVE (25) FT front, side, and rear yard setback requirements of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s request to keep existing structures within the setback with the addition of stonewalls and firepit.

All interested parties should attend virtually or in person and present their views. If unable to attend, written comments will be accepted, but must be received prior to the public hearing. Copies of the documents concerning this matter are available for inspection upon request at South Bethany Town Hall (302-539-3653) during normal business hours.

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SouthernDelawareKidneyWalkreturningtoCapeHenlopen

TheNationalKidneyFoundation ServingMarylandandDelawarewill holdits15thannualSouthern DelawareKidneyWalkonSunday, April28,atCapeHenlopenState ParkinLewes.Morethan300people areexpectedtostepuptoraiseawarenessofkidneydisease,organdonation andtheimportanceofearlyscreening andhealthylifestyleforthoseatrisk.

“FundsraisedfromthiscriticalopportunitywillallowNKFtoprovide allpatientswithabetterqualityof lifethroughresearch,advocacyand increasinglivingkidneydonation,” saidEventChairKristyFerracci,an FKCdialysistechnicianwhodonated akidneytoherhusband17yearsago. “Weneedyoursupportnowmore thanever.Familiesneedinformation

andanswerstostayhealthyandadvocateforpatientswhoneedpriority accesstosafedialysisandtransplants.”

Check-inbeginsat10a.m.atthe BeachPavilionArea.Followinga briefceremonyemceedbyWRDETV’sMadeleineOverturf,theWalk kicksoffat11a.m.Participantscan enjoyascenic3-mileroutepatientfriendlyrouteaccessibleforstrollers andwheelchairs.TheeventalsofeaturesentertainmentfromDJManny Mann,refreshmentsfromStarbucks, Giant,BlueScoopandPepsi;interactivevendorboothsandtheKidney KidsCornerwithfacepaintingand games.

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J&AElectricalServices,Nephrology Associates,Novartis,WFSFBankand Woody’sDeweyBeach.

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745 MOORING RD, OCEAN CITY, MD

Stunning views of the bay and sunsets from your large private balcony, accessible from both the Primary BR and Living room. Inside, you'll nd modern features like a quartz countertop, white cabinets, updated appliances, vinyl ooring, and hurricane shutters on the balcony. This beautiful condo is on the 2nd oor and can be reached by stairs or an elevator nearby. Great location......boat slips are designated for rent to enjoy the Assawoman Bay...this is a beauty!!

$385,000

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

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This new custom home was developed, designed and built to cater to the most discerning buyer. Gourmet kitchen that includes custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, a wine & beverage cooler. Hardwood oors, cabinetry surprises, home automation and spacious rooms abound throughout this 3,500 sq ft home. The complete landscaping package delights with color and de nes the hardscape for the driveway and pathway to the built-in shed, outdoor shower and deck. Neighborhood amenities include a community center, exercise gym, 2 pools (one heated), a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak storage/canal access and fun activities.

$2,450,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

33333 LONE CEDAR LNDG, MILLVILLE

Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath villa in the desirable Bishops Landing community. Sold furnished.

An abundance of amenities await including 3 pools, tness center, walking and hiking trails, dog park and a shuttle to Bethany Beach (just 4 miles away).

Open House Sat 12:00-2:00pm

$489,900 (DESU2058928)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

31313 TERRY CIRCLE, BETHANY BEACH

BEAUTIFUL HOME- Only 1.5 miles to downtown Bethany in the tranquil gated and amenity

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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

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Charming twin villa with relaxing pond views in Bayside. Spacious open oor plan with loads of natural light, rst oor primary suite, and bonus loft living space make this a perfect coastal getaway or year-round home. Take the golf cart to enjoy all of Bayside’s amenities - pools, tennis & pickle ball courts, kayak launch, restaurants, tness center, and more! Make your plan to see this special home today!

$615,000 (DESU2046702)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

BAYFRONT, multiple balconies!

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Furnished, 5 balconies, 3 beds/2.5 baths

Sweeping bay views from every room.

$795,000 (MDWO2013316)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

20020 GREEN WAY, BETHANY BEACH

Rarely available meticulously maintained town home in the desirable community of Sea Colony West! Spacious with an open concept oor plan -3 Bed, 2.5 bath with garage overlooking nature-peace and tranquility are right outside your back door. Offers an abundance of outdoor living spaces- a private gated courtyard, private sundeck off primary bedroom and even an enclosed sunroom outback. Enjoy amenities galore- all that Sea Colony offers.

Asking $789,900 (DESU2046922)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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Asking $1,099,000 (DESU2057550)

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