Coastal Point — May 3, 2024

IRSDschoolboard candidatesseeks togetoutthevote

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Col.AnitaWest-Wernerisrunning againstJoshuaHudsonfortheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictBoardofEducationseatrepresentingDistrict4.Both candidatessaidthisweekthatthey’re concernedaboutvoterturnout.

West-Wernersaidshecontinuesto hearthesameconcerningthingonthe campaigntrail—theideathatmembersofthepublicwhodon’thave school-agedchildrendonotneedto voteonMay14inthestatewideelectionforschoolboardmembersinmultipledistricts.

ThroughoutDelaware,480,742residentswereeligibletovoteinlastyear’s schoolboardelections.Fromthatnumber,only20,494voteswerecast,onlya

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Spotlightturns toSpringFling

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Spring,actorRobinWilliamsjoked, is“nature’swayofsaying,‘Let’sparty,’” andthat’stheplanforSaturday,May 4,whentheTownofOceanViewwill presentitsannualSpringFling,from1 to4p.m.atJohnWestPark.

AMother’sDayMarketwillbe open,bubbleswillfloatby,children willcreatebug-eyeandmonarchbutterflycrafts,andfrolicinanobstacle courseandbouncehouse.Therewill befacepaintingandvisitsfromcostumedcharactersincluding“theEaster BunnyonSpringBreak.”Charlieand theCoolToneswillperform.

TheJennyLeighBoutiquewill offerbohoclothing.ReinkeFarmsin Dagsborowillhaveplants,oils,flowers andpotpourri,andSaltAirTrading

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OceanViewProducehasbeenafamilyaffairsinceitsbeginnings.Shownare,frontrow:grandsonsStalloneDavidson,5,and TrippFulkrod,15;backrow,ArtDavidson,RavinRobinsonDavidson,DanitaRobinson,JimmyRobinson,AngelaRobinson FulkrodandRayFulkrodJr. After40yearsofbusiness,Robinson

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

“ThankYou.WeLoveYou.”

ThesignatthefrontoftheOceanViewProducestand attheendofsummer2023mighthaveseemedalittledifferentthanpreviousyears.Residents,inparticular,might havetakennoteoftheabsenceoftheusual“SeeYouNext Year”message.

For28years,JimmyandDanitaRobinsonhavebeena perennialpresenceonthenorthsideofRoute26nearLord BaltimoreElementarySchool. Andfor12yearsbeforethat, JimmyRobinsonandhisfamilyhadoperatedastandonthe propertyattheoldSummerPlacemotel,whichwasowned byhisgrandparents.

Thisyear,however,theproducestandthatJimmyand DanitaRobinsonoperated,alongwithfamilymembersand loyalemployees,forallthoseyearswillnotopen.

TheRobinsonsfoundoutlastsummerthattheproperty wasbeingputupforsaleanddecided“itwastime”tocallit aday,DanitaRobinsonsaid.

Beforethat,shesaid,thefamilyhadbeenstartingtotalk abouthavinga“bigto-do”tocelebrate40yearsinbusiness. Thecelebrationwas,shesaid,toincludemusicandfood, andtheideawassimplytothankthecommunityforitssupportovertheyears.

“Wewerejustgoingtoleteveryoneintheareaknow,and thepeoplepassingthrough,that,‘Hey,we’restillhere,and wemadeit—40years.And,youknow,thankstoyou,’”she said.

“We’renotgoingtogetthat,”shesaid,addingquickly that sheandJimmystillwanttoletthecommunityknow howgratefultheyare.

Sheisalsoquicktopointoutthattheideaforthestand wasJimmy’sfromthestart.

“Itwasyourbrainstorm,”shesaid,noddingtoherhusband.“ThiswasJimmy’sidea.”

“Itstartedoutthebackofapickup.Itkindofjustwent

fromthere,”JimmyRobinsonsaid.“We movedtoacoupledifferentplaces,” endingupintheirfinallocationin 1996.

“Whenwefirststarted,wenever thoughtwe’dbedoingit40years.Itjust keptonandkepton…Wejustkepton goingwithit,”hesaid.

“Itkeptongrowing,andwekepton seeingthedemand.Wekeptonhaving somanywonderfulpeople,andcustomers…thatwouldkeepcoming,and theykeptcoming,andtheykeptus alive.Ithinkthat’showitwentthis long,”DanitaRobinsonsaid.

JimmyRobinsonsaidheremembers peoplecominginwiththeirchildren, andthosechildrenwerenowcomingto thestandwithchildrenoftheirown.

Asfortheirownchildren—daughtersRavinandAngela—bothgrewup workingatthestand.DanitaRobinson saidlastweekthatshehadaskedboth ofthemwhattheywouldremember aboutthatpartoftheirlives.

Fightingbacktearsassherecalled theconversation,shesaid,“Allfourofus answeredthesameway—itwasthe bestmemories.Andthewaywefeel about it—itwasafamilybusiness.… Wewereinitfromtheget-go—from Day1tothelastday,wewereinittogetherasafamily.

“Itwasalwaysfamily.…Itwasal-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted TheRobinsonsleftasignfortheircustomers,manyofwhomtheyhaveservedfor generations,attheformerspotofOceanViewProduce.

waysafamilybusiness,”shesaid.

Theirdaughtershavebeguntheir owncareers—AngelaFulkrodasan educatorandRavinDavidsonasaradiologytechnicianinavascularsurgeon’s

practice.Thecouple’stwograndsons, Tripp,15,andStallone,5,aretooyoung totakeoverthestand—althoughboth havegrownuparoundthefamilybusiness,justliketheirmoms.

“Greatmemories,”Danitasaidofthe family’s40-yearrun.“Theloyaltyand thegoodnessofourcustomers…they keptcoming,”shesaid.“Thatishowwe feelaboutit.”

“Thecustomersbecamelikefamily,” Jimmysaid.“Ourcustomershelpedus givebacktothecommunity,”hesaid. Whetherhelpingareachurchesorveterans’organizations,“neveroncewhen wewereaskedforadonationdidwesay no,”Danitasaid.

“God hadbeengoodtous,wehad beenblessed,andwewantedtogive back,”Danitasaid.

Jimmyrecalledthatintheearlydays, theproducestandwasoneoftheonly businessesinthatstretchofRoute26–thegrocerystores,restaurantsandbanks thatnowlinemuchoftheroadwayhad yettobebuilt.

“Wehadawesome,awesomeemployeesovertheyears,”Jimmysaid.“We alwayshadthebestemployees,”Danita agreed,“andtheywouldalwayscometo usbeingtheperfectfit.”

“Theyweretough,”Jimmysaid, addingthatwhateverthechore,allof theiremployeeswouldjumpinandget itdone.“Thesamewaywithourkids,” Danitasaid.“Thatreallyhelpedmakeit easy.”

Whilefarmingwasstilldoneinthis areaofthecountyintheearlyyears, “now,alotofthefarmerswehaddealt

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FundraiserplannedtobenefitTownsendhome

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afundraisertohelppreservethe Gov.JohnG.TownsendHomeinSelbyvilleisplannedfor6to9p.m.onSaturday,June1,attheSelbyvilleVolunteer FireCompany’sfirehall.

Ticketscost$75eachforwhatSelbyvilleHistoricalSocietyVice-PresidentSusanBuntingcalled“anelegant, classyaffair”withamenufeaturingfilet mignon,chickenChesapeakeand roastedasparagus.Fortickets,visit www.selbyvillehistoricalsociety.org. (IreneBuntingisthehistoricalsociety president,butthetwoarenotrelated.)

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willdisplayandsellnaturalcandles. TotesoftheTownwillbethere,as wellasBoyScoutssellinghamburgers andhotdogs.

Incaseofrain,theSpringFling willbeheldonSunday,May5.

AlsobeingplannedinOceanView istheTown’s135thanniversarycelebration,from1to5:30p.m.onSaturday,June15,alsoatthepark.

“Wethinkthe135thanniversaryis significantenoughnottowaituntil our150thanniversary.Wethinkwe’ve

silentauctionanddrawingsforgolf packagesandweekendstaysatthe beach.DiscjockeyJohnDixonwillprovidemusic.

StateSen.GeraldHockerandstate Rep.RonGrayareexpectedtoattend, aswellasDickCarter,authorofthe book“ClearingNewGround,theLife ofJohnG.TownsendJr.”

Guestswillbeabletoanswertrivia questionsabouttheformerDelaware senatorandgovernor,andproceeds fromthedinnerwillbeusedtopreserve andmaintainthebuilding,partofthe currentSelbyvillePublicLibrary.Anew, $14,000-square-foot,$16millionlibrary isbeingbuilt,andonceitopens,likely thisfall,thecurrentlibraryandadjoin-

gotalotofgoodthingsgoinganda lottocelebrate.We’reexcitedtoget thecommunity,localpropertyowners andresidentstocometogether,and haveadayoffunandgoodtimes,” TownManagerCarolHoucksaid.

OceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonhadoriginallysuggestedandsaid heisstilllookingforwardtoashort paradefromCentralAvenue,down WestAvenuetothepark,withfireenginesandpolicevehicles.

“Itwillbealittleparade.Weplan tohavetheVFWandoneortwo otherthings,”themayorsaidofthe anniversaryevent,includingarock

ingTownsendHomewillbetakenover bythehistoricalsociety.

“Yes,itappearsitwillbegiftedtous —thatwholebuilding,includingthe oldlibrary,andwehavetohavethe moneytokeepthelightson,cutthe grass,paintandtotransformitinto somethingthatwouldbenefitourcommunity,becauseJohnG.Townsendwas theheartofSelbyville,”saidSusan Bunting.

“HemadeSelbyville‘theStrawberry CapitaloftheWorld.’Hissuccessesjust goonandon.Hestartedthepoultryindustryhere.ThankGodhelivedhere. Hejustmadethetown.Wearededi-

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wallandobstaclecourseforchildren, freecottoncandy,BoyScoutsselling hotdogsandhamburgers,andtheHistoricVillageatOceanViewopento guests.

Additionally,ConcertsinthePark areplannedforFriday,June7;Saturday,June15;andFriday,June21;and ClassicMovieThemeNightswillbe onFriday,July12,andFriday,July26.

TheTown’sCops&GoblinsHalloweencelebrationwillbeatthepark from1to4p.m.onSaturday,Oct.26, andtheannualOldTownHoliday Market&TreeLightingwillbefrom 1to5:30p.m.onSaturday,Nov.30.

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catedtomakingsurethathomeissaved andthatitwillbeusedtobenefitthe town,”shesaid.

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4.2percentturnout.Inthe2022board ofeducationelections,12districtshad races,andnotasingledistrictreached8 percentvoterturnout.Ninedistrictshad lessthan4percentturnout.Voter turnoutstatewidewasalsojustover4 percentforboardofeducationpositions inallschooldistricts.

OnMay9,2023,inaspecialelection tofillavacatedseatfortheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict’sDistrict2,therewerea totalofjustover500votescast,with IvanNealreceiving266votesinthe

ournexttaskafterthisdinneristofigureouthowwe’regoingtochangesome oftheroomsforvariouspurposes,” Buntingsaid.“Wehavebecomenotjust afledgingorganization,buta501(c)(3). Wemeeteverymonthandsometimes morethanonceamonth.Theyaregettingtothatpointwherethelibrarywill

three-waycontestandwinningthe schoolboardelection.Thatturnoutrepresented4.7percentofthe10,687eligiblevotersinthedistrict.

“Youpaytaxes,andthegreatestportionofthosetaxesgotothelocalschool system.Goodschoolsincreaseourpropertyvalueshere,”saidWest-Werner.“It breaksmyheartthatcitizensdon’tbelievetheyneedtovote.Retireesdohave skininthegame,andtheyarevestedin thiscommunity.”

“Weneedtogetbetterturnout,”in the May14election,shesaid.

Thepollswillbeopenfrom7a.m.to 8p.m.locallyforDistrict4,whichin-

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befinishedandtheywillvacateJohnG. Townsend’shome,”shesaid.

The fundraiserwasplannedforJune 1,Buntingsaid,becausethatdatewasas closetoTownsend’sMay31birthdayas possible.

“Itwouldhavebeenhis153rdbirthday,sowewillframeitaroundhim.We

cludesBethanyBeachandMillville.

JoshuaHudsonisacaptainwith DNREC’sFish&WildlifeNaturalResourcesPolice,responsibleforboating safety.

“Ithinkittiesbacktoqualityoflife,” hesaidabouttherationaleforalleligiblevoterstoturnoutonMay14.

“Ourschoolsplayamajorfactorin ourqualityoflifehere,”hesaid. “Thesearepeoplewhoarebuildinga homeorusingourbankingsystemand supportingourinfrastructure,andhavingaquality,educatedworkforcematters.”

“O urkidsarenotgettingenough supportthesedays,”saidHudson.“The stateandfederalgovernmenthasputa lotofmandatesonus,andthereisalot ofpressureontheIndianRiver.We havetostartwithkeepingouryoung peoplesupported.”

“Wehavetokeepreadingandlanguageartsintheschool,andthestate andfederalfolksaremoreworried about testscores,”hesaid.

“Turnoutissuper-lowfortheschool board,andIthinkit’saboutthetimeframeoftheyear.Ifthiswasanelection

willhavearafflewithticketsthatwill gointostrawberrybasketstodrawin thatstrawberrytheme,”Buntingsaid, addingthathistoricalsocietymembers havebeenintouchwiththeTownsend familytoobtainmemorabilia.

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tiedintoabiggerelection,youwould havebetterturnout,”saidHudson.“You mighthavetoalignwithstateprimaries orsomeotherreasontogetfolksto comeout.”

“Weusesocialmediatotrytoattract peopletocomeouttovote,”saidHudsonofhiseffortsinsupportofbetter voterturnout.

West-Wernersaidfamilyinvolvement inthearea’seducationalinfrastructureisimportant,too.

“Iamveryinvolvedintheschools.I washelpingwiththetimingeventsfor trackinthemiddleschoolsandworking intheconcessionstandwithhigh schoolfootball,”thisfall.That’sdespite thedemandsofhercareer.

“WhenImadefullcolonel,Ibecame apartoftheAirForcecrisisaction team,”saidWest-Werner.“Ihaveover 25yearsofserviceandamnowatthe Pentagon—andstillinservice.Iama fullcolonelnowandnotalieutenant colonelsincemypromotion,”sheadded.

“Ihavebeentoafewcampaign eventsandansweredalotoftheonline surveys,butweneedtotalkaboutour platforminthelocalmedia,”shesaid.

Millvillecoversambulancefeesinbudget

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCouncilcappeda seriesofspecialmeetingsonMonday, April29,withtheapprovaloftheTown’s budgetforthe2025fiscalyear.

Thebudgetincludesnoincreasesin taxesorfees,andaddsameasurethrough whichtheTownwillpay$50tocoverthe ambulancefeeforeveryresidenceand businessintownlimits.

Boththebudgetandtheambulancefeemeasurewereapproved3-1,with CouncilMemberRobertWisgirdathe

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witharedeadandgone,”thelandoften soldtodevelopers,Jimmysaid,adding “thelocalproductisjustnotthereanymore,”althoughhehadfoundsome westernSussexCountyfarmerstosupplythestand,inadditiontofarmers fromthewiderregionalarea.

“Wehadgoodfarmers,”Danitasaid, towhichJimmyadded“theyhadbecomelikefamily.Theyweretherefor me;Iwasthereforthem.

Inadditiontothespringandsummerproducestand,OceanViewProducewouldreopenduringtheholiday seasonandsellChristmastreesand wreaths.“Thatwasalwayspleasant,” Danitasaid.“Whatweheardfromour customerswasthat‘thisisafamilytradition’,and‘welovegettingourtree here,’”shesaid.

“Jimmywouldalwaysgivethema freshcut,”sothetreewouldabsorb waterbetter,sheadded.“Hedelivered thetreesforthem.Hewouldevenjust letthemtakethetruck,”ifnecessary,she said.“Theywouldsay‘Ican’tbelieveyou

sole“no”votebothtimes.CouncilTreasurerJoeParentwasabsent.

Wisgirdasaidhisobjectiontothe Townpickingupthe$50feeisthatthe endresultisa“mandate”thatallresidents andbusinessesparticipateinthesubscriptionservice.Hesaidhebelievedthemove wouldviolatetermsoftheTown’sagreementwiththeMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.

“ThisisnotacostofrunningaMillvilletowngovernment,”Wisgirdasaid.

Headdedthathewasconcernedthat themovewouldhinderthefirecompany’s effortstocollectfromtheinsurancecom-

letusdothat,’”shesaid.

“Theywouldcomeborrowmytruck forotherthings,andiftheysawIhada newtruck,they’dsay“Idon’twantto takeyournewtruck.I’dsay‘take‘er,’” Jimmysaid,wavinghishandasiftodismisstheobjectionsofthetruckborrowers.

“Wehadalotofcustomersthat whentheydied,we’dtakecareoftheir funerals,”Jimmysaid.

Christmastimealwaysbroughtits shareoflast-minutetreeshoppers,the Robinsonssaid.“We’dgetacall,ChristmasEvefourorfiveo’clock,andthey’d say‘weneedatree,’”Danitasaid.“Our panicwas‘doyouhavechildren?’”she said.“Wewouldhangupthephoneand I’dsay‘Jimmy,yougottago,”sherecalled.

Sometimes,callswouldcomefroma familythatcouldnotaffordtopayfora tree,andtheRobinsonswouldprovide themwithone.

Thetransitionawayfromthestand isstillfreshfortheRobinsons,whoby thispointinpreviousyearswouldbe preparingforthebusysummerseason. “I’mstillgettingcallseveryday,asking ‘when areyougoingtoopenup?’”

paniescoveringresidentswhousetheambulanceservice.

Councilleadershipattemptedtobring TownSolicitorSethThompsonintothe meetingviaitsvirtualmeetingservice,but Thompsonwasunabletojoindueto technicalissues.

Wisgirdasaidhefeltthattheissue shouldhavebeentabledsinceallcouncil memberswerenotpresent.

“Wedohaveaquorum,”Mayor RonaldBelinkosaid.

Thetown’snewestcouncilmember, DeborahSosnoski,acareerfirefighter herself,said,“Ijustdon’tunderstandthe

Jimmysaid.

“Whenitwasopen,itranourlives,” Danitasaid,butquicklyaddedthat“the good,andthehappinessandtheloyalty ofourcustomers,yearafteryearafter year,madeallthehardworkworthwhile.

“Theykeptcomingandtherefore wewereabletokeepgoing,”shesaid. OnecustomergrewtotrustJimmyand thefamilysomuch,hesaid,thatshe gavehimpowerofattorneytohandle heraffairsafterherhusbanddied.“I don’tthinkyoucangetmuchcloser thanthat,canyou?”Danitaasked.“He calledmehislittlebrother,”Jimmy said.

‘cons,’”referringtoWisgirda’sobjections. Sheaddedthatonlyabout10people haddeclinedtopaytoparticipateinthe ambulancesubscriptionserviceinthe past.

BelinkoquotedastatementhehadreceivedfromMillvilleVolunteerFire CompanyPresidentGregHocker.

“IdotrulythanktheTownforconsideringpayingforthetownresidents’subscriptioninfull,”Hockersaid.“Asyouare aware,theEMSserviceisourmostcostly

Theybothrecalledthattherewere harddaysatthestand,whetherbecause ofbrutallyhotweatherorroadclosures asRoute26waswidenedseveralyears ago,bothRobinsonsrecalled.Onewas hardfinancially,theotherphysically. “Butwegotthroughit,”Danitasaid. TheRobinsonssaidtheyplantouse theirtimeofftoenjoythebeachwith theirfamily,somethingtheycouldrarely do whilerunningthestand.“Ourfamily lovesthebeach.Wejustneverhadtime togo.Butnowwedo,”Jimmysaid. “Ionlytookonedayoffin40years” duringthebusysummerseason,hesaid. “Thissummerwe’regoingtodowhat wewant.”

Officialsrespondingtooverdosejump

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Followinganincreaseindrugoverdoses—especiallyinSussexCounty— DelawareStatePoliceandtheDelaware DepartmentofHealth&SocialServicesare“urgingheightenedawareness.”

“Exerciseextremecaution,refrain fromconsumingunknownsubstances andavoidillegaldrugsaltogether,” agencyofficialswarnedinanewsrelease issuedatmid-week.

BetweenApril26and30,troopers “recordedasignificantincreaseinoverdoses, tragicallyresultinginatleastone

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“Wearetalkingaboutdisplayingobjectsinthebuilding.Inthefrontcorner ofthathouseisGov.Townsend’soffice, whichhasbeenpreserved.Gov. Townsend’sfatherwascarpenter.Some oftheworkaroundthestairwayspeaks tomeofsomebodywhohadrealtalent,” Buntingsaid,addingthatthebuilding couldbeopentothepublicearlynext year.

Thehistoricalsocietymeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthat6

fatalityandseveremedicalemergencies,”officialssaid.

“Manyaffectedindividualsexhibited symptomsresistanttoNaloxone,with somerequiringintubationandexperiencinguncontrollableconvulsionsdespiteadministeringanti-seizure medication,”theynoted.“Repeatdoses ofNaloxonemaybenecessaryinthese incidentstorestorenormalbreathing. Whencaringforsomeonewhomay haveoverdosed,beextracautiouswith powderedsubstances,astheymayincreasetheriskofsubstanceingestionor transmission.”

Policesaidtheirpreliminaryinvesti-

p.m.atSalemUnitedMethodist ChurchonChurchStreetinSelbyville. Members pay$10peryear.Meetings areopentothepublic.

Lastspring,whenthehistoricalsocietywasbeingformed,memberScott CollinssaidthegoalwiththeTownsend housewasto“trytosecureitandsave it.”

Historicalsocietymembersare workingwithMikeWest,whooperates theTownofSelbyvillemuseum,“sowe arecollaboratinganddoingthisaspartnersandnotcompetitors,”Buntingsaid. Thetownmuseum“hastherailroad historyanditemsfrommunicipalgov-

gationsrevealedthatthesubstancesinvolvedwerepackagedinsmall,white wax-paperbagstypicallyassociatedwith heroin.Testingwascontinuingtodeterminethesubstance,theysaid.

“Thesafetyandwellbeingofall Delawareansareparamount,andcollaborativeeffortsareunderwaytoaddress this criticalpublic-safetyissue,”they said.“Weurgeeveryonetoremainvigilantandtakeproactivestepstoprotect themselvesandtheircommunities.Individualsstrugglingwithsubstanceabuse areencouragedtoseekimmediateassistancefrommedicalprofessionalsoraddictionsupportservices.Toassistthose

ernmentbutthisnewmuseumwould centeronMr.Townsend,andthehistoryofhisfamilyandthepoultryindustryandstrawberryproduction,”Collins said,addingthatit’simportanttosave thebuildingbecauseitisthecenterpieceofthetown.

Agreeing,SelbyvilleLibraryDirector KellyKlinesaidmakingtheTownsend Homeintoanewmuseum“wouldbe ideal.”

“It’skindofanaturalsortofrelationshipforahistoricalsocietytohave anhistoricbuildinglikethisone.My hope istheycantakeownershipofthe buildingandpreserveit,andeducate

inneed,theDelawareDepartmentof Health&SocietyServicesoffersseveral avenuesforsupport,”theysaid. Officialsurgedpeopletocall911if theysuspectsomeoneisoverdosingand recommendeddialing211tofindresourcesthroughoutthestate.Theycan alsocalltheDelawareHopeLineat1833-9-HOPEDEor1-833-946-7333 foraround-the-clockaccesstoresources,supportandcrisisassistance. Findnearbytreatmentprovidersat TreatmentConnection.com.Forimmediatecrisissupport,call988.ForNarcan trainingandcrisisresources,see www.helpisherede.com.

peopleaboutthehistoryforyearsto come,”shesaid.

Amanofmanyinterests,Townsend wasinvolvedinbanking,operateda cannery,gotRoute113builtandstarted thepoultryintegrationprocess“from whereyoufeedthechicks,totheeggs, tothechickenprocessing.”

“IknewasmallportionaboutMr. Townsend,butIlearnedalotinthe processofreadingabouthim.Hewas friendswiththeRoosevelts,theTeddy Roosevelts,”Collinssaid.

Townsend,whowasbornin1871 anddiedin1964,wasgovernorof Delawarefrom1917to1921,

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NadogetsaliftfromSelbyville’s84Lumber

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Theysayifthekindestsoulswererewardedwiththelongestlives,dogs wouldoutliveusall.

Devoteesagree,sothecompassion hedemonstratedfora12-year-old yellowLabradorretrievernamed NadofetchedpraiseforDylanLayfield,co-managerof84Lumberin Selbyville—whonotonlydonated about$100inwoodsothedog’slovingowner,RonRuest,couldmakea ramptohelpthecanine,butwhoalso deliveredit.

Nado recentlyhadsurgery,andhe needshelptogetupanddownstepsto makehiswayintoandoutoftheSelbyvillehomeheshareswithhisfamily.

“Whodoesthatanymore?”Ruest (pronounced“rue-AY”)wroteonthe Nextdoorapplastweek,includingan updateaboutNado(pronouncedNAHdoe,asinCoronado,Calif.,whereRuest andhiswife,Sharon,adoptedhim).

“WewerestationedinCoronado, outsideofSanDiego,ataNavalbase there.MywifewasintheNavy.Wegot him asapupabandonedatPacific BeachnearSanDiego.Mywiferetired twoyearsago.Shehad28yearsactivein theNavy.Hernextpromotionwould

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CoastalPoint•KerinMagill FenwickIslandMayorNatalieMagdeburger,left,issuestheoathofofficetothepolicedepartment’snewestmember,Ptl.FirstClassEmilyTruittonFriday,April26.PoliceChiefMichaelMorrissey,left,holdstheBibleforTruitt,whocomestoFenwick fromtheLaurelPoliceDepartment.

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“We’reboots-on-the-ground.We’ve donewhatwecando…Butthisisstilla veryriskyintersection,”MayorNatalie Magdeburgersaid.

TheTown’seffortstoaddresssafety concernstheregobacktoatleast2019, shesaid.

ThestateDepartmentofTransportationdesignedthecrosswalkforthe southsideoftheintersection,Magdeburgersaid.CarsmakingU-turnsatthe intersectionoftenconflictwithpedestriansbecauseneitherexpectstoseeeithercarsturningorpedestrianscrossing there.

“Weallhavewitnessedthatrepeatedly,”Magdeburgersaidofnear-accidentsatthecrosswalk.

Del-DOTrecommendedplacement ofa“NoU-turn”sign,whichtheTown did,shesaid.TheTownalsopurchased rapid-sequenceflasherstowarnthat pedestrianscrossthere.

Unfortunately,Magdeburgersaid, “TheystillmaketheU-turn.Andit onlytakesoneU-turntoomanyand we’vegotsomebodywho’sinjuredor dead.”

$70,000.TheTowndeclinedthatoffer, Magdeburgersaid.

Meanwhile,DelDOTofficialshave saidthatprojectcouldpossiblybeincludedinfuturesidewalkwork.ReferencingtheTown’s20-yearbattletohave sidewalksinstalledalongRoute1—a projectthatfinallybeganlastyear— Magdeburgernotedthatitwasbeing donewithfundingthatwasoutside DelDOT’sbudget.Thenextfunded sidewalkworkinFenwickIslandis scheduledfor2029.

Magdeburgersaidshehaswrittento DelDOTandOfficeofHighwaySafety officialsregardingtheissuebuthasnot “receivedanyacknowledgement”ofher letters.ShesaidtheTownwouldcontinuetopresstheStatetoaddressthe issue,evenifitmeansputtingatraffic lightthere.

“Thatmaybesomethingthatit needs,”shesaid,addingthatatraffic lightwouldrequiretrafficstudies,and thecrosswalksituationneedstobefixed soonerthanthatkindofworkcould occur

Trafficandpedestriansafetytook centerstageattheFriday,April26,FenwickIslandTownCouncilmeetingas thecouncilconsideredmeasurestoincreasesafetyonRoute1andonthe beach.

ThepedestriancrosswalkatBayard StreetandRoute1(CoastalHighway) haslongbeenasourceofconcern.

Townofficialsrecentlymetwith DelDOTtrafficengineers,whosaid theywoulddesignanewcrosswalkbut thattheTownwouldhavetopayforthe installation,whichwouldcostabout

PedestrianSafetyCommitteeChairmanEdBishopsaidtrafficstudieswon’t showthedangersoftheintersectionbecausetherehavenotbeenanyserious

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HopeCenterhostingSpringFlingTrainShow

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheDelawareSeasideRailroad Clubb’sSpringFlingTrainShowis pullingintoanewstationthisweekend.

Theannualshow,longheldatthe RoxanaVolunteerFireCompany’sfire hall,willbeheldthisyearonSaturday, May4,attheHopeCenterat Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist ChurchinOceanView.

EventChairSkipLeesaidthebiggerspaceattheHopeCenterwill allowtheclub,whichcelebratesits 20thanniversarythisyear,tonotonly feature threetrainlayouts,butwillalso allowmuchmorespaceforvendors— animportantandpopularpartofthe show.

“We’regoingtotryoutadifferent

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setofdigs,”Leesaid.“We’reexcited.” LeesaidtheshowwillincludeOandS-gaugelayouts,aswellasa ThomastheTankenginelayoutdesignedforlittleonestobeabletocontrol.

Inaddition,theclubwillbeableto hostmanymorevendors,whowillbe offeringtrainsandothermodelrailroaditemsinO-andS-gauges,aswell asHO,NandGgauges.Thevendors, hesaid,“arereallyexcitedaboutbringingtheirA-game”fortrainenthusiasts toperuse.

Thetrainshowbeginsat9a.m.and concludesat3p.m.

Inthemorning,scrapplesandwiches willbeonsale,andintheafternoon, “anincrediblearrayoflunchtime munchables”willbeavailable,Leesaid. DuringtheMay4show,therewill

“Heinformedmethathehad some,towhichIrespondedthatI wouldcomebackwithmytruckto pickup.Insteadofthat,hetookmy information,myaddressandphone number,andsaidhewoulddropoffin myyardafterwork…whichhedid thisonhisowntime.Whodoesthat anymore?

“Well,heindeeddidthat,andthis morningImadetheramp.Onehappy dog!Ihavepurchasedmanylumber, decking&hardwareitemsatthislocationandhavealwayshadgreatcustomer service.Pleaseconsiderthemwhen needing lumberanddeckingproducts. Youwon’tbedisappointed.Iamacustomerforlife!”Ruestwrote.Helater added,“Hadnoideathispostwould takeofflikeitdid.Justwantedtosay

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expense.Thefiredepartmentistruly gratefulforeverythingtheTownhasdone forus.”

FormertownmanagerDeborah Botchie,whowasatthemeetinginaconsultantrole,said,“We’repayingforaserviceforthem.It’snotatax.It’saserviceto ourresidentsandourbusinessesthat99 percentofthepeopleareutilizing.”

ShesaidtheTown’sagreementwith thefirecompanyactuallygivestownresidentsadiscountoverthenormal$75subscriptioncost.ShesaidtheTown’s paymentofthefeeswouldbeforoneyear, “toseehowitworksforourresidents.”

ReferringtotheamounttheTowncollectedforthefirecompanylastyearby addingthe$50topropertytaxbills, DeputyMayorSharonBrienzaasked Wisgirda,“I’mjustwonderingwhyyou’re havinganissuewith$110,000.”

“I’mhavinganissuethatthisisgoing tobeputintothebudgetandisgoingto affectthecouncil’sabilityinthefutureto raisetaxes,”hesaid.“Thisisavoluntary thing.Whyarewemessingwithit?”he asked.

Thecouncilwentontoapprovethe budgetasawhole.Beforethevote,Belinkopraisedtheeffortsofthestaff,who preparedthebudgetinthemidstofstaff turnoversthatincludedthetownmanager andthefinancedirector.

alsobedoorprizesawardedeveryhour, Leesaid.

Theclubplanstoofferanarea wherepatronscansit,aswellasaneatingarea.ThestageattheHopeCenter alsoofferstheclubnewopportunities formakingtheshowafuneventfor “kidsfrom1to100,”hesaid.

Alongtimetrainenthusiasthimself, Leesaidhewasinvolvedwiththe Washington,Baltimore&Annapolis trainclubbeforemovingtoOcean City,Md.

“It’ssuchawholesomehobby,”he said.

HejoinedtheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubandhasalsovolunteered attheWinterfestofLightstraindisplayattheOceanCityConvention Center.

“We’re justolderkids,”hesaid.“We

thankyouto84Lumber.…guessthat wassuccessful…Hisrecoveryisgoing great.…Fora12-year-oldyellowLab, heisdoinggood.Thankyouforallthe positiveenergy.Goddoesindeedwork throughallofuswillingtoaccept.Stay well.”

Layfieldsaidhewashappytohelp, especiallysincehehasa2-year-old GermanshepherdmixnamedKaiand twocats,andunderstandshowattached RuestistoNado.

lovetoplay.”

TheDelawareSeasideRailroad Club,whichhasabout75members, meetsatitsclubhouse,at36668 DuPontBoulevard(Route113)north ofSelbyville,onthefirstWednesdayof eachmonthat6:30p.m.Everyoneis welcome.Theclubhouseisopentothe publiceveryWednesdayfrom5to8 p.m.andeverySaturdayfrom10a.m. to3p.m.

TheHopeCenterislocatedat97 CentralAvenue,OceanView.AdmissiontotheSpringFlingTrainShow costs$6foranyoneolderthan10. Children10andyoungerwillbeadmittedfreeofcharge.

TheDelawareSeasideRailroad Club’swebsiteisatwww.delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.Theclub’s phonenumberis(302)448-5684.

“IfIwasinthatsituation,Iwould wantsomebodytodoitforme.Hewas tellingmeit’sanolderdog.Hesaid,‘I don’thavemytruckwithme.’Heonly lives15minutesaway.Isaid,‘Igetoff workat6p.m.,soIwillmakeapersonal delivery,’”Layfieldsaid.“Isaid,‘We havesomelumberhereforyou.Since it’sforyourdog,I’lljustgiveittoyou. Nocharge.’Iknowpetsurgeryisexpensive,soIsaid,‘IfIcanhelpinsomeway, Iwill.’”

Ellen Rice~ painting locally, collected internationally

Fenwickstartingrebidprocessforproject

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Thebidsforthemuch-anticipated dredgingoftwochannelsconnecting FenwickIsland’scanalstotheLittleAssawomanBaycameinmuchhigher thantownofficialsanticipatedand,asa result,theprojectwillberebid.

FenwickIslandDredgeCommittee ChairmanWilliamRymerannounced attheFriday,April29,towncouncil meetingthat,whenthebidswere openedonApril19,sixcompanieshad submittedbidsrunningbetween$2.3 millionand$3.4million.

Thoseamounts“farexceeded”the committee’sestimateoftheproject’s cost,whichwasabout$1.6million, Rymersaid.

Thedredgeprojecthasbeenyearsin themaking.Ithasbecomenecessarybecausetheareawherethelagoonsmeet thebayhasbecomesignificantlysilted,

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accidentsthere.

“Butifyoustandouttherefor10 minutes,”hesaid,therewillbeclose calls.“Youdon’twanttowait’tilsomebodygetshit,”Bishopsaid.

makingaccessdifficultattimes,andincreasingthedangerofboatsbecoming grounded.

TheTownreceivedformalapproval inDecemberforthreepermitsfrom DNRECandonepermitfromtheU.S. ArmyCorpsofEngineers.Theinitial Corpspermitcalledforadredging “window”beginningSept.30,butthe Townwaseventuallygivenpermission tobegindredgingSept.1.

Atthattime,thecommitteestated thatitwas“confident”theprojectcould becompletedbytheendof2024. RymerexpressedhopesthattheSept.1 startdatecouldstillbekept,buttherebiddingprocesswouldhavetobedone quicklyforthattohappen.

AttheApril26meeting,Rymertold the councilthatheisnotsurewhythe bidscamebacksomuchhigherthanexpected,buthecitedanumberofpossiblereasons,includingthecollapseofthe FrancisScottKeyBridgeinBaltimore

MadgeburgersaidnotonlydodriverscomingnorthdoanillegalU-turn, butsomewillcutthroughtheSea ShellCityparkinglot,whichcreates anotherhazardforpeople—especially children—visitingthestoreandmuseum.

AlsoattheApril26meeting,Police ChiefMichaelMorrisseyaskedthe counciltofundlifejacketsforhisoffi-

inMarch.

“Baltimoreisstartingtosuckupas muchresourcesaspossibletodealwith thatasquicklyaspossible,”Rymersaid, “sothere’sacombinationofmarketfactorsthataredrivingsomeofthese prices.”

Inaddition,hesaid,“Theindustry rightnowisgoingthroughaprettydramatic changeforthesetypesofprojects, becauseofthequantityoftheinfrastructureprojectsthatareinthefuture. There’salotoffederalmoney,and thereforegroupsarechasinginfrastructureprojects.Thatimpactsdredging.So, themarket’schanging.”

AtTuesday’scommitteemeeting, therewasconsiderablediscussionabout changingthescopeoftheprojectin ordertotrytoreducethecost.Oneof thepotentialcostsavingsdiscussedwas eliminationofalinerthatthecommitteehadinitiallyincludedintheproject description,whichwouldsurround

cers andlife-ringsforpolicevehicles. “Alotofpeopleliketoswimafter hours,”Morrisseysaid.“Iwantmyofficerstobepreparedforanyrescuethey mightbepresentedwith.”

Thetowncouncilapprovedanexpenditureofupto$600fortheliferingsandupto$1,700forthe lifejackets,whichwouldautomatically

thedredgematerialatthedisposalsite —proposedforanareaoffRoute54 wheretheCarlM.FreemanCo.isplanningtodevelop.

Rymersaidatthecommitteemeetingthathewasmostsurprisedbythe “discrepancies”betweenthecompanies inavarietyofaspectsofthebids— meaningthattherewerebroaddifferencesbetweenbidsinanumberofaspectsoftheproject.

Af teranalyzingthebids,Rymersaid, hehadconcludedthatthe“veryspecific, excessivelyprotectivelinersystem”the Townhadplacedintheprojectdesign mightbedrivingatleastpartofthe higherbidnumbers.

Thecommitteemembersdiscussed whetherthatrequirementcouldbe droppedandultimatelydecidedthatit couldbewithoutsacrificinganyofthe environmentalsafeguardsintheproject. SeePROJECTpage12

inflatewhenanofficerentersthewater.

Magdeburgeralsoaddressedconcernsshesaidshehadseenraisedonsocialmediaaboutthestatusofarampat the BayardStreetdune.TheDNRECinstalledramphadfallenintodisrepair duetoshiftingsand.Itwasbuiltbythe U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersaspart ofapastbeachreplenishmentproject.It isownedandmaintainedbyDNREC, Magdeburgersaid.

Duetogrowthofthedunes,the ramphadtohave“switchbacks”added toitthatalmostdoubledthelengthof thepathtothebeach,shesaid.ApreviousrampatBayardStreet“gotabsorbed intothesand,”shesaid.

Complaintshadbeenreceivedabout the lackofmaintenanceonthecurrent ramp,attheTownandDNREClevels, Magdeburgersaid,pointingoutthatany workeastofthedunelinehastobe donebyDNREC,nottheTown.

FenwickIsland,meanwhile,“continuestobecommittedtodoingthingsto helppeoplegetaccesstothebeach,”includingpurchaseandmaintenanceof MobiMatstoenhanceaccessoverthe dunes.TheTownhasalsopurchased threebeachwheelchairsthatlifeguards willusetoassistanyonewithmobility issues, Magdeburgersaid.

Atthemeeting,thecouncilalso agreedtoremovetwostreetlightson SchulzRoadfollowingcomplaintsfrom residentsthatthelightswerepoorly placedandtoobright.Themovecame aftertownofficialshadspokenwith DelmarvaPowerrepresentatives,along withtakingsomeactionstotrytolessen thelights’impact.

Residents,meanwhile,hadrequested thatthelightsberemovedentirely. Oncetheagreementoftheresidentshas been officiallyestablished,Magdeburger said,“WewillaskDelmarvaPowerto justremovethelight.”

AuthortospeakonNanticokelanguagebook

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AuthorandlinguisticsexpertKeith Cunninghamwilltalkonabouthisnew bookontheNanticokelanguage,“Once ItHasBeenSpoken…ItCannotbe Unspoken,”atNanticokeHeritageDay, whichwillbeheldfrom11a.m.to3 p.m.onSaturday,May4,attheNanticokeIndianMuseuminMillsboro.

Thebookis“designedtointroduce thebasicsofthetribe’slanguagetoboth childrenandadults.”

“ThisisthefirsteverNanticokelanguagebook,”NanticokeChiefAvery Johnsonsaid.

“Hewillbetalkingaboutthisbook …andhowitallcametogether.They putfiveyearsintothis.Keithisavery intelligentindividual,andheputalotof

workintoit.Don’teverforget—we continuetopersisttoexist.Wearen’t goinganywhere,”Johnsonsaid.

Thebookisfurtherdescribedonthe www.amazon.comwebsiteascontaining lessonsthat“provideanewvoicefor wordsspokenbytheNanticokeancestors morethantwocenturiesago.”

“Thelanguagemayseemforeignand dauntingatfirst,fromtheperspectiveof anEnglishspeaker.However,regular studywillmakeitseemmorelikearelativereturninghomeafteralongabsence.Importantly,donotfearmaking mistakesanddonotfeelthatthereisa singlecorrectwayofspeaking.While Englishdiscourseisartificiallygoverned byamyriadofartificialprescriptive rules,theNanticokeancestors’speech allowedformorevariety.Justaswehave unique personalities,ourwaysofspeak-

ingdifferinsubtlewaysthatreflectour individuality,”thebookstates,crediting theKutiikiitowaakanunfamilyforthe descriptionandadding“waanishii,” meaning“thankyou.”

Alsoplannedattherain-or-shine eventonMay4isstorytellingbyRagghiRainandperformancesbytheNanticokeDanceTroupe.

Vendorswillsellgiftsandsouvenirs similartowhatissoldatthetribe’sannualpowwows.

Therewillbesinging,facepainting, artsandcrafts,andtraditionalfoods,includingsuccotash,Indiantacos,vegetariantacos,hotdogs,hamburgersand Indianfrybread.

“Iwanttoseeeverybodycomeout andenjoythemselves,”Johnsonsaid. “Wewelcomepeopletocomeoutand enjoythefestivalandbeeducatedabout

theculture.Weusuallyhavenice weatherthattimeofyear.I’mverymuch lookingforwardtoit.It’sahugeevent, ourfirstbigeventoftheyear.It’sour big kickoff.”

IntheAlgonquianlanguageof Northeasterntribes,theword“Nanticoke”istranslatedfromtheoriginal Nantaquak,meaning“thetidewater people”or“peopleofthetidewaters.” ThefirstcontactwiththeNanticoke tribewasrecordedbyCaptainJohn Smithin1608,whenhewasexploringChesapeakeBayandsailedup whatisknowntodayastheNanticoke River.

Today,thereareabout700members oftheNanticokeIndianTribeAssociationandmorethan2,000peoplewho cantracetheirheritagebacktothe tribe.

DPHhostsFamilyAssistanceCenterexerciseinFrankford

TheDelawareDivisionofPublic Health(DPH)hostedaFamilyAssistanceCenter(FAC)Full-ScaleExercise onThursday,April18,inFrankford.The exercisesimulatedatrafficcollisionwith multiplecoachbusesandnumerousinjuriesandfatalities.Itwasheldtotest thereadinessandresponsecapabilitiesof stateagenciesandthecommunity.

DPHcollaboratedwiththeDelaware EmergencyManagementAgency, DelawareStatePolice,DelawareDivisionofForensicSciences,Divisionof SocialServices,VictimServicesand otheremergencyandcommunity-based organizationstodevelopacomprehensiveFACplan.Participantsactedout differentscenariosthatmimickedwhat

mightoccurfollowingtheemergency.

Thefull-scaleexerciseaimedtoevaluatetheeffectivenessofvariousresponsemeasures,includingreunification information,patient/deceasedtracking, implementationofacallcenter,communicationstrategies(includingfamily and pressbriefings),andfamilysupport andvictims’servicesoperations.Italso

testedvariousaspectsoftheresponse process,includingthecoordinationbetweendifferentagenciesandlocalhospitalsystems,theflowofinformationto thepublicandthesupportprovidedto survivorsandtheirfamilies.

“Theexercisewasanexcellentopportunityforemergencyrespondersand communitystakeholderstopracticeand refinetheiremergencyresponseplans,” said DelawareDepartmentofHealth& SocialServicesSecretaryJosetteManning.“

“DPHiscommittedtoensuringthe safetyandwellbeingofallDelawareans,”saidDPHDirectorStevenBlessing.“Byhostingthisexercise,DPH aimstoimprovethecoordinationand effectivenessofemergencyresponseefforts,ensuringthatallDelawareansreceivethesupporttheyneedintimesof crisis.”

Goingforward,thedesignofthatpart oftheprojectwillbeuptoeachcontractor.

Rebiddingtheprojectmeansthatthe Towncouldnowreceivebidsfromfirms thatdidnotbidonitthefirsttime,and anyoftheinitialbidderscoulddropout.

Thedredgeprojecthasreceived$1 millioninstatefunding,intwoallotments,of$350,000and$300,000. RymersaidtheTownisalsoplanningto seekfundingfromSussexCountyfor theproject.

Hesaidthe“tightestwindow”the Townfacesinregardtothedredgeproject isthatoftheowneroftheland wherethedredgedmaterialisproposed tobedeposited.Freemanrepresentatives havetoldtheTownthematerialneeds tobedepositedbyDec.1inorderfor theirdevelopmentprojecttobeableto moveforwardasplanned.

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Themorethingschange,well...themoretheychange.

Forthelast28years,therehaveonlybeenafewconstantsalong Route26.OceanViewProducehasbeenoneofthoserock-solidconstants.Butafter28yearsinthatfamiliarspot,andanotherdozenyears beforethatsellingproduceattheoldSummerPlacemotel,theRobinson familyhasdecidedtoclosethatchapterintheirlives.

TheRobinsonssaidtheyfoundoutlastsummerthattheproperty theyhadbeensellingproducefromfornearlythreedecadeswasbeing sold.DanitaRobinson,thematriarchofthefamily,saidtheydecided“it wastime”topackitin.

Thefamilyhadbeenoriginallyplanningonalittlepartytocelebrate 40yearsthissummer,sharingmusicandfoodwiththeirloyalcustomers asathank-youforthemanyyearsofsupport.Andwhilethatwon’tbe happeningnow,thefamilystillwantedtosharehowgratefultheyarefor

Thegroup-thinkofourcommunity—particularlyonsocialmedia—oftentargetsdevelopers,visitors,retirees,someonehissy-fittingbecausetheyweren’ttreatedlikeroyalty uponenteringabusinessononeparticularday,mysterious yellowdust,andthecomingsandgoingsofhelicoptersasthe topicsofmostimportanceinourarea.

Andit’seasytoseewhy,ifyouthink aboutit.Allofthosetopicsarerichfor commentsandgive-and-take,andthat’s whatfuelsthefireofsocialmedia, aboveallelse.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Butwhatshouldprobablybealarger topicofconcern,evenifitcanbeincrediblyuncomfortabletotalkabout,is theproliferationofharddrugs,thedamagetheydotoindividualsandtheirlovedones,andthetollitplacesonanentire community.It’sthatsilentpoisonthatspreadsitsterrorwithoutregardforgender,age,financialclassoranyothernumber ofelements.It’sthetoxinthatkills.Timeandtimeagain.

thecustomerswhoallowedthemtodowhattheyloveforsolong.After all,saidJimmyRobinson,Danita’shusbandandafamiliarfaceforanybodywhohasfrequentedtheshop,theylasted40yearsbecauseofthe peoplewhocameandshoppedthere.

“Whenwefirststarted,weneverthoughtwe’dbedoingit40years,” saidDanitaRobinson.“Itjustkeptonandkepton...Wejustkepton goingwithit.”

TheRobinsonsalsosoldChristmastreesandwreathseverywinter, re-openingthestoreforashorttimeeachyear,andtheydevelopedrelationshipswithfamilieswhofrequentedthestoreyearafteryear.

So,whatnow?Well,withthishugeresponsibilityeverysummernow offtheirlaps,theyplantohitthebeach.“Ourfamilylovesthebeach,” saidJimmyRobinson.“Wejustneverhadtimetogo.Butnowwedo.”

Andthey’veearnedit.Thankyouforamagnificent40years.

Afrighteningelementisbeingheardfromagain After40years,Robinsonssettohitthebeach

andthe“controlleddrugs”becamealittlemorecontrolled.

But, asIalludedtoearlier,nobodyjustsnappedtheirfingersandgotridofaddiction.No,manyuserspivotedto heroin—anothermemberoftheopioidfamilyandcheaper thanpillsinmanycases. Moreaddiction.Morecrime.More death.

Backin2011,Iwroteathree-partstoryforthePointon the rampantopioidprobleminourcommunity,andhowit spider-webbeditswaythroughbasicallyeverypartofour lives.Manypeoplebecameaddictedbecausetheywereprescribedthesepillstodealwithpain,andtheirbodiesdidn’tlet goofthatneedwhentheprescriptionsranout—sothey founddealers.Ortheybrokeintohomestoriflethroughpeople’smedicinecabinets.Ortheygraduatedto“streetdrugs” theycouldgetcheaper.

Then-FrankfordpolicechiefWilliamDudleytoldmethat it remindedhimofthecrackproblemwhenthatwassweepingthroughAmerica’sstreets.

“Ithoughtwhencrackcamearound,thatwasaproblem,” Dudleysaidatthetime.“Butthisisworse.It’smoreaccessible.”

DoyouknowthoseDrugTake-Backprogramsyousee everysooften,whenpolicedepartmentsareusedasdrop-offs sopeoplecangetridoftheprescriptionmedicationsthey havelyingaroundtheirhomes?Thatwasstartedtotryto help curbtheopioidproblem.Andthatproblemhitushard here.

Propertycrimesexploded.Overdoses,too.In2010,the DelawareStatePolice,followingafour-monthinvestigation rightinourbackyard(Frankford,DagsboroandOcean View)netted18arrests—mostlyforopioids.

Finally,newstandardswereputintoplace,thepharmaceutical companieswererecognizedasplayingahugepartintheproblem

Twomenintheir20sdiedinahome onCentralAvenueinOceanView,duringawaveofoverdosesthroughoutthe county.Policedepartmentsandother first-respondersstartedcarryingnaloxonetotreatoverdoses.Itwasbad.

Butourdedicatedfirst-responders kept fighting.Addictionexpertskeptfighting.Parentsand friendsandlovedoneskeptfighting.Thedrugswerenever eliminated,obviously,buttheepidemicseemedtoslow.Oh, therewerepocketsoftimewhenabatchofdrugswithfentanylwouldhitthestreetsandoverdoseswouldspikeagain, andthereweremanywhostillstruggledwithaddiction,but thingsseemedbetter.

Buthereweareagain.

Arecentrashofoverdosesinthestate,particularlyinSussex County,hasofficialsonedge.TheDelawareStatePoliceand theDelawareDepartmentofHealth&SocialServicescame outyesterdaywithastatementconcerningarecentspateof overdoses.BetweenApril26and30,theysaid,troopers “recordedasignificantincreaseinoverdoses,tragicallyresulting inatleastonefatalityandseveremedicalemergencies.”

BeebeHealthcareannouncedamid-weekpressconference inresponsetotheoverdoses,saying,“BeebeHealthcarehas seenanincreaseinemergencydepartmentvolumessinceApril 26duetothesedrugoverdosesinourcommunity,andweare takingstepstotreattheseextremelyillpatientsandreachout tothecommunitiesweservetoprovideresourceslikeNarcan PointsofDistribution(PODS)throughoutSussexCounty.”

So,it’snotgreat.Infact,it’sterrible.Andit’snotsomethingwenecessarilywanttotalkaboutbecause,well,it’sjust oneofthosetopicsthatisn’tcomfortable.

If youknowsomeonestrugglingwithaddiction,seekhelp. Letthemknowtheseverityofwhateverisgoingaroundout thererightnow,andthatthestakesareliterallylifeanddeath. Callpoliceifyouseequestionablebehaviorinyourneighborhood.Stayvigilant.

Weliveinanamazingcommunity,butnoplaceisimmune tothispoison,orthepainandsufferingitbrings.

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GuestColumn

ByBrianFrazee DelawareHealthcareAssociation

Legislationmovingitswaythrough theDelawareGeneralAssembly(HB 350)toputpaidpoliticalappointeesin controlofourstate’snonprofithospitals isnotwhatthedoctorordered.

Thisproposalwillimmediatelyslash $360millionfromouradultacute-care hospitals,andthepolitician-controlled oversightboarditcreatescanmakeeven morecuts.Thereductionisduetoan arbitrary250percentMedicarecapon commercialreimbursementprovision containedinthebill.

Whatdoesthatactuallymean?An immediate$360millioncutthatwill slashhospitalservices,upto4,000hospitaljobs,specialtycare,qualityand communityprograms.Itwillhaltexpansionofservices,whichalsoimpacts constructionjobsandothertradesthat arecriticaltoenhancingourhealthcare infrastructureandaccess.

Limitinghospitalresourcestorecruit and retaintopdoctorsandnurseswill riskhealthcarequalityandaccessinthe FirstState.Thisalsowillexacerbatethe healthcareprovidershortagein

Delawareatatimewhenouraging populationdemandsmore,notfewer, healthcareproviders.Asthestatewith thefifth-oldestpopulationinthecountry,Delawarewillbeplungedintoa healthcarecrisis.

Thosecostcapsinthebillalsoputat risktherecenthistoriccollaborationbetweenDelawarehospitalsandpolicymakers forDelaware’sMedicaid programtoreceivemorethan$100millioninfederaldollarsbyestablishinga newstateproviderassessment.

Thefundingismeanttobolstereffortsatimprovingaccess,workforcerecruitmentandretention,behavioral healthservicesandhealthequity.The 250percentofMedicarecapproposed inHB350wouldlowertheaverage commercialratepaidtohospitalsfartoo muchtomakethecontemplatedmodel work.

Clearly,theproviderassessmentnegotiationsshowhospitalsknowhowto workcollaborativelywithpolicymakers forthegoodhealthofDelawareans.

Anyseriousplantomaintainpatient qualityandaccesstohealthcarewhile containinginflationarycostsrequires insurers,government,practitioners,

labor,medicaldeviceandpharmaceuticalcompaniestoworktogetheroncollaborativesolutions.

Beingonthefrontlineofdelivering publichealth,thememberhospitalsand healthsystemsthatDHArepresentsrespect ourobligationtobecentralto healthcaresolutionsforthepublic. Withthatinmind,wecametothetable withmeaningfulalternativesthataddresshealthcareaffordability,enhance transparencyandestablishacollaborativeefforttoidentifyrealsolutionsto oursharedconcerns.

Unfortunately,wesimplydidnot haveadequatetimetoengageina meaningfulstakeholderprocessona massivehealthcarepolicy.

EveryresidentofDelawareshould be asshockedaswearethatlegislative leadersareinsteadcontinuingtorisk publichealthbypushingthebadly flawedhealthcarecontrolprovisionsin HB350.IfDelawareiswillingtoput paidpoliticalappointeesinchargeof theoversightofthestate’slargestprivate-sectoremployer,whatindustryis next?

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Readerfinds‘theright styleofleadership’

Editor:

IamwritingtosupportEdieDondero(formayor)andforBobBiciocchi(forcouncil)intheupcoming TownofSouthBethanyelections.I havebeenapartoftheSouthBethany communitysince1998andhaveobservedmanyleadersnavigatemany changesover25years.Changeisinevitable,butthenatureofthechange onthehorizonisdifferentnowand willrequireanewgenerationofleaderstonavigate.

Thecandidatesrunningforofficein this electioncyclehaveaplethoraof technicalandfunctionalskills.ButIbelievethatleadershipstyleandtoneare thecriticalcharacteristicsforthenext generationofleadersinSouthBethany. Weneedastyleofleadershipthat bringspeopletogether,bothwithinand fromoutsideourcommunity.

EdieDonderoandBobBicocchiare authentic,welcomingcommunity builders.Theyrecognizethemultiple constituenciesthatexistwithinour smalltown,eachwithuniqueneedsbut importantly,theyalsounderstandthe realitiesofworkingwiththoseoutside ofourtowntoevaluate,plan,andsecure thesupportwewillneedtomodernize, remainresilient,andstaysafeinthe yearsahead.

IhaveobservedEdieandBobin councilmeetings,committeediscussions andcommunityworkshops.Theycollaboratewithothers,areopentonew ideas,seekdiversepointsofviewand importantly,theyseektounderstandbeforeattemptingtobeunderstood.

I amsupportingEdieDonderoand BobBiciocchibecauseIbelievethey havetherightskillsandstyletohelp thetownevolve,sothatthecharmof SouthBethanyishereforgenerations tocome.

ChrisBanschbach SouthBethany

Readeroffers‘therest ofthestory’

Editor:

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Thisisnotwhatthedoctorordered. Thereisabetterway,andwestand readytoworktogethertoaddressour sharedconcernsandputDelawareans first.

BrianFrazeeispresidentandCEOof theDelawareHealthcareAssociation, whichrepresentstheFirstState’shospitals, healthsystemsandhealthcare-relatedorganizations.

districts.CapeHenlopenistheonecryingoutthatitisinadirefinancialcrisis. Havenotallninedistrictsbeendealing withthesame1974propertyvalueassessments, capitalprojects andsimilarstudentpopulationgrowth increases?

InDelaware,whenpropertyvalues arereassessed,statelawallowsschool districtstoimmediatelyincreaserevenuesby10percentwithoutareferendum.IfCapeHenlopenfacesimminent financialstrife,whyhasn’tthesuperintendentproposedaone-timeincrease forJan.1,2025,whenthereassessment goesintoeffect,tominimizetheloomingcrisis?

IfSussexCountyiscommittedto handlingthereassessmentinarevenue-neutralmanner,thereassess-

mentswouldbeappliedacrossthe boardonJan.1,2025,anditwouldbe simplearithmetictodetermineeveryone’sproperty’stax.Instead,Sussex Countywantstomuddythewaters andcontinuewhattheyweresuedfor …foranother12-plusyears,thenewer buyerssubsidizingthelonger-term owners.

Howhavetheothersuperintendentsandschoolboardseffectively dealtwiththeexactsamecircumstancesofoperations,capitalimprovements,studentpopulationgrowth, inflation,etc.?

The CHSDknowsitcannotsqueeze thefederalorstategovernmentsfor more.Doesitbelieveit’seasierto squeezethe50percentofthisdistrict residentswhoareretiredandlivingon

fixedincomes?

CHSDwantsitscakeandtoeatit too!

DavidBreen AngolaNeck

Readeroffersinsight ofaveteran

Editor:

Afewmonthsago,Istayedatan AirbnbinPennsylvania.Theownerof thehomesawtheinfantrycrossrifles tattooed onmyarm.SheaskedmeifI wereaveteran,andItoldherthatIam anIraqwarveteran.Sheaskedme,“You don’thavethePTSD,doyou?”Itold herthatIdonot.

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ButwhatifIdid?Doesthatmean thatIamaharmorathreattocivilized society?Isuspectthatshebelievesthat warveteransarearisk,evenifjustrentingthemanAirbnbandacceptingtheir money.

TheironyofitistheAmericanflag thatismountedoutinfrontherhome, alongwithherBlueLivesMatteryard sign.Itisnotaflatteringassumption thatshemadeaboutthepeopleshereliesontoprotectherdemocracyandthe streetsofherneighborhood.

Recently,Iacceptedanewjob.During thenewemployeeorientation,an instructorwasteachingaboutmental healthintheworkplace.Duringher presentation,shedescribedaneventto thenewemployeesaboutherexperience withVietnamveterans.Shesaidthat shetookaclasswiththemincollege,

andtheyseemedjustlikeeveryoneelse. Untilahelicopterflewoverhead,and oneoftheveteransdoveunderadesk forsafetywhileexperiencingaflashback.Forme,asacombatveteranofthe Iraqwar,Ithoughtherexperiencewith that veteransoundedabsurdandstereotypicalofveryfewcombatveteransthat Iknow.

Iamconcernedthatherstoryisbecomingsociety’snewnarrativeofwar veterans.Especiallybythosewhodonot reallyknowusandwhilethecandidate poolformilitaryserviceisinrapiddecline.

ForthecombatveteransthatIknow, itisaboutpreservingtherealitythatthe UnitedStatesisagreatcountry.Thatis notjingoism.Notbyanystretchofthe imagination.Itisaboutbeinggoodpeople toourneighborsandlivinginpeace witheachother.

Theveterancommunityisnota monolithofdamagedpeople.Iwould beremissifIdidnotmentionthat

combatveteransdidnotasktogoto war.Wevolunteeredtofightforour county,regardlessofthedecisionsofour politicalleaders.TheAmericanpeople decideatthevotingboothwhotheywill entrusttoberationalpeoplewhenmakingforeignpolicydecisionsthatinvolve ourmilitary’sinvolvementinglobal conflict.

Thisisthemajordistinctionbetween warveteransandthosewhovotedto createus.

IftheAmericanpeoplereallyappreciateourservice,Iaskthemnottopaint uswithabroadbrushorblanketviewpoints.Itisdiscriminatoryandhurtful.I amwillingtobetthatyou’llfindcombat veteranstobeyourmostrespectful neighbors.Andinthespiritofcontinuingourservice,wewouldgiveyouthe shirtsoffofourbacks.

JohnBruhns

Millsboro

Residentweighsin onelection

Editor:

Ihaveownedmyhousefor26years. Floodinghasalwaysbeenaproblem, butithasgottenworseeachyear.The towncouncilpromisestodosomething aboutityearafteryear.Despitethe promises,whichtheincumbentscontinuetomakeduringthiselectionseason,nothinghasbeendone.Meanwhile, thewaterkeepsrising.

OnlyCouncilwomanEdieDondero,whoisrunningformayor,has takenactiontoobtainfederalfunding forastudyoftheYorkRoadarea.As mayor,shewillneedfreshthinkingon thetowncounciltosupportherefforts.NewcomerStevenGallagherhas shownanunderstandingoftheissues andthewillingnesstotacklethem. PleasejoinmeinvotingforSteveand Edie.

Jocelyn Cenna SouthBethany

Readerofferskudos toroadworkers

Editor:

Iwouldliketopersonallycomplimentthecrewwhodidamagnificent jobresurfacingtheroad(Kent-Muddy Neck)fromAtlanticAvenuetoCoastal Highway.Often,thesefolksarejust taken forgranted.

Thelittlebitofinconvenienceto driverswascertainlyworththeendresult.Thecrewholdingthestop-gosigns wereverydiligentandkeptthingsmoving,evenatintersections.Therestofthe workersdidexcellentworkandgotthe jobdoneinrecordtime.

Thepavingjobhasnowbeencompletedandlooks(andfeelswonderful).I especiallywanttocomplimentwhoever drewtheyellowlinesinthemiddleof

theroad.Nowigglesthere!So,hatsoff tothesemenandwomenwhodidthe work.

SueCutter OceanView

Readershowssupport inelection

Editor:

votedtoendthead-hocBike&PedestrianSafetyCommittee,ratherthan makeitpermanent.Mr.ShawandMr. Bartholomewweretwoofthosevotes. ThisisoneofmanyreasonswhyIam choosingtosupportEdieDonderofor mayorandBobBiciocchiforcouncil. RichardDallaire SouthBethany

Readerofferselection endorsement

Editor:

fromthetimeshejoinedcouncil,she wasgeneratingresults,creatinganew committeeforbicyclesafety,andactuallyputtingoutaninformational newsletterfromtheSBCommunity RelationsCommittee.

Asafull-timeresidentofSouth Bethanywhowalksorcyclesdaily,anda grandfatherofyoungoneswhovisit often,keepingourcommunity’sstreets safeisimportanttome.ThatiswhyI amvotingEdieDonderoformayorand BobBiciocchifortowncouncil.

IjoinedtheBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommitteethatEdiecreated whenshewasfirstelectedtocouncil.

Under Edie’sleadershipaschair,the committeeimplementedanumberof safetyimprovements,andeducatedresidentsandvisitorsaboutbikesafety. EdieplannedandledthefirstBike Rodeo,asafety-promotingeventthat wasattendedbyabout200people.Bob tookoveraschairandcontinuedto buildonthecommittee’swork.They bothhaveshownacommitmenttopublicsafetyandhaveaccomplishmentsto showthatproveitismorethanatalkingpointforthem.

I wasdisappointedthatthecouncil

Finally,therewillbeanactualelectionforSouthBethanymayorand council,ratherthantheappointmentof allthosewhoappliedorsomewhofilled temporarilyvacantslots.Hopefully,this representsanopportunitytohavea moreengagedteam,helmedwithleadershipandproblem-solvingskills.

WhenIbuiltahouseinSouth Bethanyalmost15yearsago,thecouncilmetonadayandtimetomaximize ownerparticipation.Therewerereal discussionsanddividedvotes.Somewhereafterthat,anewadministration decidedthatitwasbetter(perhapspoliticallysafer)tospeakwithonevoice and, asisgenerallythecasewithconformity,notverymuchgotdone,and evenlesswascommunicated.

Theclearchoicefortheleadership needednowintheSouthBethany mayor’schairisCouncilwomanEdie Dondero.Ms.Donderoisadoer—

Listeningtocouncilmeetingson Zoom,IfindthatMs.Donderohasa morenuancedviewofissuesthanthe normforthecouncilandissometimes theonlyonetohavereadthematerialin question.Shecanstandalonewhencircumstancesrequireandseemstobethe onlyonetounderstandthatdiscussion ofdifferentviewsisessentialto progress.

AsamemberoftheResiliencyCommittee,Ihaveseenherfirsthandrolling uphersleeves,gettingintoboththebig issuesandthedetailsrequiredtoapproachthebigissues,andworkingwith thetownmanagertogetgrantssubmittedtoaccomplishprojectsdirectlyrelatedtocoastalfloodingandsea-level rise.Theotherstalkaboutgrants.Edie hasbeentheonlyonetoputinthe workandgetthem.Shehasevenadded toherprofessionalbackgroundinresourcemanagementandconservation bycompletingcoursesingrantsdevelopmentandplanningeducationinUD’s InstituteforPublicAdministration.

Ms.Dondero’sopponent,Mr.Tim Shaw,doesnotprovidethesamestyleof leadership.Listeningtocouncilzooms,I

haveanimpressionofsomeonewho comestoconclusionswithoutgroundinghimselfintheunderlyingmaterial. Inthesamemeeting,hesideswiththe majoritywhenitsaysonethingandreverseshimselfwhenthemajorityreverses.

Thespringalgaeharvestinglastyear costtheTowntwiceasmuchasit shouldhavebecausearatherobvious lapseofstandardbusinesspracticeresultedintheabsenceofaperformance clausefromthecontract,andtheneed topayagaintogetathoroughharvesting.Further,Mr.Shaw’sstrongadvocat-

ingthatSBcouldacceptcommunity fundsfromwindenergyinterestswithouttacitlysupportingtheprojectthat wouldblightSB’scoastalhorizonis evenstrangerfromsomeonewho workedintheenergysector.

SouthBethanyisfortunatetohave twopeopleinterestedintacklingtheseriouschallengesfacingthetown.Ms. Donderohasshownthatshehasthe leadershipstyletomakeprogressnow.

JoanMarini SouthBethany

SonsofItalythankful forsupport

Editor:

The12thAnnualSt.Joseph’sDay

Events

ItalianFestivalonMarch23,sponsored bytheSons&DaughtersofItaly OceanCityLodge#2474andSt. Luke’s/St.Andrew’sCatholicChurch, wasabigsuccessdespitethestormy weather.

Over1,000attendeesenjoyedour home-cookedItalianmealsandbaked goods.AstheywanderedSt.Andrew’s Hall,theyboughtItalianspecialtyfoods andmerchandise;participatedinour largesilentauctionandgiftbasketraffles (60basketsallvaluedover$100); enjoyedmanyrollickingItaliansongs mixedinwith’70sand’80sclassics;and playedsomegamesofchance.Itwasa fundayforallwhoattended,andasuccessfuloneforourcharityandscholarshipprograms.

Wehavemanyindividuals,merchantsandorganizationsfromOcean City,FenwickIsland,Berlin,Ocean Pines,BethanyBeach,Millsboro,Ocean View,Selbyville,RehobothBeachand

Lewestothankfortheirgenerosityin donatingitemsforourauctionandbasketraffles,aswellasforplacingadsin ourfestivalprogram.Alloursupporters arelistedintheprogramandonthe Lodgewebsiteat sonsofitalyoceancity.com.Averyspecial thank-youtoourthreefestivalsponsors: Aspire’sSummerWorkTravelProgram (EasternRegionalOffice,OceanCity), Mio’sItalianSteakhouse,andMoe& MarieGrimes.

Thesesponsors,localbusinesssupportersandthemanyattendeeshelped usraisethefundstosupportourlocal, statewideandnationalcharities,inadditiontofundingthreescholarshipsthat arepresentedannuallytolocalhigh schoolseniorsinMarylandand Delaware.Ourthankstoall.

MorrellDelcher&VitoPotenza, Co-Chairs

StJoseph’sDayFestival Sons&DaughtersofItaly,OceanCityLodge

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‘Fit&Fun’FieldDayaddingmusic,games

Communitycanjoin Unifiedathletesand friendsatLB

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Thesecondannual“FitandFun” FieldDaytobenefitSpecialOlympics Delaware(SODE)willbeheldon Saturday,May11,rainorshine,atthe LordBaltimoreElementarySchool trackfacilityinOceanView.Lastyear, theeventraisedmorethan$10,000 forSODE,andbroughttogetherUnifiedathletesandsupportersforaday ofsports,gamesandfun.

HeatherSmythandGraceKilroy, twolocalhighschoolseniors,feelpassionateaboutsupportingandgiving backtoSpecialOlympicsDelaware. Beingathletesthemselves—asa swimmerforIndianRiverHigh SchoolandsoccerplayerfortheSussexAcademyrespectively—theyunderstandhowsportsandfitnesscan haveapositiveimpactonone’slife.

TheQuietResortsCharitable FoundationandtheCoastalPointare majorsponsorsofthefieldday.Inthe event’ssecondyear,thegroupwill showaspecialvideopreparedby

three-timeparalympicgoldmedalist NickMayhugh.Hisfather,Scott Mayhugh,willserveasthemasterof ceremonies.

SmythandKilroyhavecontinued theireffortstoraisemoneyand awarenessfortheSpecialOlympics.

TheLordBaltimoreElementary Schoolplaygroundwillbeopenfrom 11a.m.to3p.m.onMay11,when theeventwillconnectthelocalcommunityandSpecialOlympics Delawareathletesforafun-filledday ofgamesandactivitiesfocusedon healthandfitness.

Morethan90percentoftheproceedsraisedfromtheeventwillbe donatedtoSpecialOlympics Delaware,andtheremaining10percentwillbedonatedtotheQuietResortsCharitableFoundation,thehost sponsor,toprovidescholarshipsto localstudents.

Traditionalfield-daygames,such asanegg-and-spoonraceandtug-ofwar,willbeledbyGamesCoordinator KristieVanZee.

Inadditiontotraditionalfield-day games,therewillbeaninflatableobstaclecourse,basketball,andsoccer goals,aswellasadunktankfrom WaterBoyzInflatables.Professional face-paintingartistJessicaHorton

fromFancyFacePaintingwillbeon handtocreateuniquedesigns.The SquashBlossomfoodtruckwillprovideMexicanlunchoptionsforpurchase,andKonaIcewilloffershaved ice.

DJScottMayhughwillemceethe eventandgeteveryonemovingand groovingwithmusicalhits.Hisson, NickMayhugh,athree-timegoldmedalistparalympicathlete,willsend arecordedinspirationalmessagetoattendees,asheispreparingforthe ParisParalympicGames.

Hissponsor,Puma,hasdonated itemsforraffleprizes,inadditionto rafflesitemsfromlocalbusinessesincludingCedarLand&Sea,Armand’s Pizzeria,BethanyBoathouserestaurant,BajaBeachHouseGrilland SoDelRestaurantGroup.

OceanViewpolicewillbeonhand,alongwithmembersofthe towncouncil,insupportoftheevent.

SpecialOlympicsrepresentatives willbeon-handtoprovideinformationaboutupcomingeventsandvolunteeropportunities.

Formoreinformationaboutthe eventanddonationopportunities,call ElizabethKilroyat(443)250-9688or LoriSmythat(302)542-4033.

Obituaries

MichaelBurtAdams,72

MichaelBurtAdams,72,passed awaypeacefullyonWednesday,April 24,2024.HewasborninSalisbury, Md.,inSeptemberof1951.HegraduatedfromDelmarHighSchoolin 1969.

Heworkedfor50yearsasadrywallfinisherinthearea,wherehe wasabletomeetsomanywonderful people.Manywouldsayhewasan artistandthatwhenheshowedup forajob,theyknewhewouldgetit doneright.

Whenhewasnotworking,he foundsolaceandcontentmentinthe familiarcomfortsofhome,wherehe wouldoftenbefoundtendingtohis belovedyardwithmeticulouscare. Hisgreenthumbwaslegendary amongfriendsandneighbors,and thesightofhisvibrantflowers broughtjoytoallwhobeheldthem. Tohim,therewasnogreaterpleasure thanspendingaquietafternoonin thecompanyofhisloyaldogs— theirplayfulanticsservingasa sourceofendlessdelight.

Butaboveall,hecherishedhis family.Hewasadevotedhusbandto hislovingwifeof45years,apillarof strengthandunwaveringsupport throughlife’striumphsandtrials.As

afather,heimpartedinvaluablewisdomandguidance,alwaysleadingby exampleandinstillinginhischildren theimportanceofhardwork,integrityandcompassion.Hisgrandchildrenwerethelightofhislife, andhetookimmensepridein watchingthemgrowandflourish.

Adamswasprecededindeathby hisparents,andbyhissonMatthew Adams.Heissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof45years,DebbieAdams;and hisdevotedchildren,MelissaGrise andherhusband,DavidGrise;Sky Adamsandhiswife,HeatherAdams; andCameronAdams.Healsoleaves behindhisgrandchildren,Austin Grise,DylanGrise,LoganAdams andMaeveAdams.

AcelebrationofAdams’lifewill beheldatHighTideChurchonFriday,May3,2024,withvisitations startingat10a.m.Theservicewill startat11a.m.,followedbyareceptionattheRoxanafirehall,where friendsandfamilywillgatherto honorhismemoryandsharestories. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilykindly requestedthatdonationsbemadeto HighTideChurch.

RobertJohn‘Rob’Boucher,67

RobertJohn“Rob”Boucher,67,of Millsboro,Del,passedawaypeacefullyatTidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalHospitalinSalisbury,Md.,on April24,2024.Hewasbornin Woodbury,N.J.in1957,toRobertS. BoucherandMaryC.Boucher.He grewupinPitman,N.J.,thesecondeldestchildofhisfivesiblings.

AftergraduatingfromPitman HighSchoolin1975,Boucherobtainedhisassociate’sdegreeat GloucesterCountyCollegein1977. Heretiredin2022fromhiscareeras acompliancedatareviewsupervisor atJubilantCadista.

Inhissparetime,Boucherenjoyed hunting,fishing,natureandspending timewithhisfamily.Heneveraspiredtobethecenterofattention, buthiskindandconscientiousnature,aswellashissenseofhumor, leftalastingimpressiononallof thosearoundhim.Hewasavery gentleandlovingpersonwhowillbe deeplymissedbythemanyliveshe touched.

Boucherwasprecededindeathby hisfather,RobertS.Boucher;hissister,LaurieB.Kopko;andhisgodmother,JoyceKelliher.Heissurvived byhislovingwife,DanaL.Boucher;

hissonsClaytonL.Boucherand CaseyJ.Boucher;andhismother, MaryC.Boucher.Heisalsosurvived byhissiblingsandtheirspouses, MidgeandMarkHuss,Mary “Peggy”CarrocinoandTomCarrocino,MindyBoucherandRick Boucher.Additionally,heissurvived byhismanybrothers-in-law,sistersin-law,auntsanduncles,cousins, niecesandnephews,andhisgodfather,JamesKelliher.

Funeralserviceswillbeheldprivately,graveside,atSt.George’s CemeteryinClarksville,Del.Condolencescanbesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JamesSargent “JimDog”Fiske,91

JamesSargent“JimDog”Fiske, 91,passedawayonFriday,April26, 2024.Hehadbeenlivingwithcancer for15years,butupuntilthedaybeforehediedhewasactive,watching television,listeningtoWGMDand greetingfolkswithsmilesandjokes. Hewasaveryyoung91.After graduatinghighschool,hewent straightintotheU.S.Army,wherehe wentofftotheKoreanwar.Heoften SeeOBITSpage25

magic. BTW, He was also on Penn & Tellers Fool Us!!

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Communityreadiesto‘BacktheBlue’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Hundredsoflocalpoliceofficerswill receivebagsofpretzelsandpotato chips,cookiesand—newthisyear— healthfulproteinbars,courtesyofBack theBlue.

Forthepasteightyears,volunteers, ledbyBacktheBluefounderDrew Sunderlin,haveaccepteddonationsof snacksandfundstopurchasethem, packedthemintovehiclesanddriven togetherincaravanstoagencieswhere gratefulofficershavegreetedthem.

“It’sthattimeofyearagain,whenwe gather tothankourwonderfulmenand womeninbluefortheirdedicatedservicetoourcommunity.Iamsohappyto informeveryonethatthisyearweare

goingcountywide,”Sunderlinsaidthis week.

“Ihavetworoutecoordinatorshelpingmecoordinatecaravans.…Youcan signupforanyorallofthesecaravans. Justletmeknowwhichoneyou choose,”Sunderlinwroteinaninformationale-mail,addingthatdeliverieswill bedonefrom10a.m.tonoon.

OnTuesday,May14,theRoute113 CaravanwilldelivertoofficersinSelbyville,Frankford,Dagsboro,Millsboro, GeorgetownandEllendale,andto DelawareStatePoliceTroop4andProbation&Parole,bothinGeorgetown.

OnWednesday,May15,theRoute1 CaravanwillgotoFenwickIsland, SouthBethany,BethanyBeach,Ocean View,DeweyBeach,RehobothBeach, LewesandMilton,andDelawareState

PoliceTroop7inLewes.

OnThursday,May16,theRoute13 CaravanwillhonorpoliceinDelmar, Gumboro,Laurel,Seaford,Bridgeville, BladesandGreenwood,andDelaware StatePoliceTroop5inBridgeville.

AnyoneinterestedinjoiningthecaravansordonatingcancallSunderlinat (215)280-2783.

InthefirstyearofBacktheBlue, eightcarswereinvolved,andlastyear therewere23.Sunderlin,whosesonis thecommanderoftheMedia,Pa.,state policebarrack,saidhehopesforatleast thatmanyvehiclesthisyear.

Lastyear,whenOceanViewPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlinaccepteda gif tbagfilledwithmunchables,he thankedmembersofBacktheBlue,and joked,“We’regoingtohavealotof heavy-setcops.”

“Thankyousomuchforeverything youdo,”SharonMilesofFenwickIslandsaidassheapproachedBethany BeachSr.Cpl.JustinNormanand handedhimaboxofLittleDebbie cakes.

“Thismakesmefeelsogood.Thank youforthisevent.Thankyou,ma’am,” Normantoldher,smiling.

Onebyone,BacktheBluemembers, arrivingintheparkinglotacrossfrom JohnWestParkinOceanViewdeliveredthank-younotes,cardsandprovisions,assuringofficerstheyare appreciated.

“Wearebehindyou100percent.We appreciateeverythingyoudo,also100 percent,”Sunderlinsaidtocheersand shoutsof“Yeah!”and“Hooray!”

Sunderlinsaidhegottheideatode-

liverrefreshmentsandnotesofgratitude afterreadingaCoastalPointarticle aboutMcLaughlin“andwhathewas doingwiththepolicethereandhow muchthepeopleinOceanViewrespect him andhisteam.”

Sunderlintookaconcealed-carry gunclassthatMcLaughlintaughtafter Sunderlinandhiswifemovedto DelawarefromPennsylvania.

“Therewerethingsgoingonwhere policewerebeingdisrespected,andI said,‘Youknowwhat?Weneedtorecognizeallofthesedifferentpoliceagencies.’SoIstarteditfiveyearsago,andit hasgrowneveryyear.Thecopssaythey aresosurprisedandpleasedbecause usuallytheyonlyhearfromthepublic when theyhaveaproblemoranemergency,”Sunderlinsaid.

Eachyear,aprizeisawardedforthe bestdecoratedcarineachcaravan. Thoseridingineachcarareaskedto provideathank-younotetoofficersand besurethesnacksareinsealedpackages.

SunderlinprovidesOtterbein’s chocolatechipcookies,afavorite.

“Theireyesalwayslightup.Ialways givethemabigtubofOtterbein’scookies.Theylovethose.YouwouldthinkI gavethemliquidgold.It’sthethankyounotes,too.Igotsomeverynice thank-yousbackfromthechiefs,saying howmuchtheirofficersnotonlyappreciatedwhatwedobutthattheywere wowedbythereception,”Sunderlin said.

“Thecaravanreallydoesmakeadifference.It’saprettyimpressivesightto see.”

Obits

toldothersstoriesofhistravelsand foodsandmanyfriendshemade alongtheway.

Hewasprecededindeathbyhis lovingmother,BeulahFiske,andhis littlesister,Beverly,whopassedinan accidentatayoungage.Hemarried andhadthreechildren:SusanFiske, JeffreyFiskeandRebeccaFiske.He hadpicturesofthemeverywhere,includinghistruck,houseofficeand paperwork.Hehadagranddaughter, AlissaD.Manelski,andherhusband, RickyWest—andgreatgranddaughters,Miranda,Sabrina,Pixy andSwayzeeManelski.

HewasborninVermont,and livedinCaliforniabeforemovingto theEasternshore.Hewasajokester inpersonality,filledwithkindness andawillingnesstohelpeveryone. HistruezestinlifewasVFWPost 7234inOceanView.Heconsidered thepeopletherehisfamily,andhe wouldmakeomelettesonSunday mornings,cookturkeysforThanksgiving.CommanderJimwashistrue friend,andwasalwaysthereforhim.

HewasahardcoreRepublican, andlovedhiscountryimmensely.He enjoyedbarbeques,andwouldcook chickenwiththeVFWbytheIndian RiverInletBridge.Yearsago,hehad ahuskynamedMikola,whohe kindlycalledtheonlyladyinhislife. Heenjoyedfamilytime,andwould spendholidaysplayingBarbiesfor hoursonend.Helovedthebeachat nighttime,hisfavoritecolorwas blueandheenjoyedgoingtothelibrary.

Hewouldoftensay,“Youonlyget onechance,andifyoublowityou’re done.”Hetaughtthistohisgrandchildren,andremindedthemtolive thislife,andnotbeabystander,to helpifyoucan,smile,andholdthe door.

Thefamilysuggestscontributions bemadetoVFWPost7234,29265 MarshyHopeWay,OceanView,DE 19970.

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HopeMarette(Ziegler)McCabe, 96,ofSelbyville,Del.,andOcean Pines,Md.,recentlypassedaway.She wasbornonOct.13,1927,in Youngstown,Ohio,toGotliebP. ZieglerandBarbaraIrene(Chestler) Ziegler.Shewastheironlydaughter, withthreebrothers.

Afterhighschool,sheattended cosmetologyschoolinJamestown, N.Y.andthenworkedinher mother’sbeautysaloninAlliance, Ohio,andlaterinEunice’sBeauty SaloninBerlin,Md.

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ByBobCairo SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Ifyou’refacinghipreplacement surgery,you’reoneofthegrowing numberoffolksinthiscountrywho needhelptofixdamagedhips.AccordingtotheAmericanAssociation ofOrthopaedicSurgeons,morethan 540,000hipreplacementsareperformedeachyear.By2030,it’sexpectedthatsome850,000peoplea yearwillrequiretheprocedure.

Hipreplacementsurgeryistypicallyconsiderednecessarywhenyour hipjointhasbecomesoworndown ordamagedthatyourmobilityis beingsignificantlylimitedandyou’re experiencingpainevenwhenyou’re notmovingaround.Aswegrow older,wearandtearonthehipcan takeitstoll.Butdon’tthinkthisprocedureisjustforolderpeople.People asyoungas19cangethipreplacementsurgery.

Thegoodnewsishipreplacement surgery,ortotalhiparthroplasty,has dramaticallychangedthetreatment ofseverehipconditionsAdvanced techniquesforreplacingthedamaged sectionsofthehipjointwithprostheticpartsareofteneffectiveinreducingpain,improvingmobilityand improvingoverallqualityoflife.

Withsomanypeoplenowunder-

goinghipreplacement,thisisagood timeforyouandmetotakealookat whatpreparingforyourhipreplacementcanlooklikeandwhatyou needtoknowaboutwhattoexpect afteryoursurgerytohelpyouor someoneyoucareaboutachievethe bestoutcome.

Beforeyourhipreplacementsur-

feelsareimportantinlookingatyour overallsituationandwhatwillwork bestforyou.

Indiscussingoptionswithyour doctor,don’tbesurprisedifyourdoctorthinksthatphysicaltherapybeforesurgerywillhelpyou.Ifthat’s thecase,here’swhatwilllikelyhappen:Youwillbegivenareferral,and whenyougotoyourphysicaltherapist,youcanexpectthattheinformationyourdoctorhasprovidedhas beenreviewed.Itislikelythatyour physicaltherapistwillalsoconducta thoroughevaluationandtalkwith youtogetyourinputregardingyour currentsituationandwhatyourpersonalfeelingsareregardingyourupcominghealthevent.

gery,makeanappointmenttodiscuss whatyoucandotoprepareforyour surgery.Findoutwhatyourdoctor thinksaboutthestepsyoumight taketogetthebestpossibleoutcome basedonyourcurrentcondition,any othermedicalconditionsimpacting youroverallhealth,themedications youtakeandanyfactorsyourdoctor

Aswe’vediscussedbeforeherein theCoastalPoint,Ifindmyconversationswiththefolksthatcometo seemehereatTidewaterarevery valuable,becauseitisimportantto understandyourfeelingsandconcerns.Italsohelpsstartrightoff withgoodcommunication,becauseI reallybelievethatiskeytoagoodrelationshipandthatmeansmorethan justinformationinafile.Wehaveto beabletoshareinformationaswe establishgoalsandcontinuetoshare astheprocesscontinueswithagood

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partnership.

Oncetheinitialconversationand evaluationiscomplete,youcanexpectthatyourphysicaltherapistwill createacustomizedprogramforyou thatreflectsyourindividualneeds. Theprogrammaybeginwitha warm-uptogetyourmusclesready forwhatwilllikelybeastrengtheningprogram.Strengtheningyour musclesandimprovingyouroverall corestrengthandenduranceisall partofafocusonimprovingyour conditioningandflexibilitytohelp youprepareforyoursurgicalprocedure.Theprogrammayalsohelpyou bepreparedtouseawalkerorother deviceasthatcanoftenbeneededas partofyourinitialsurgicalrecovery situation.

Onceyouhaveyoursurgery,you needtorememberthatrecoveryisn’t onthespot.There’sworktobedone, andthetypicalstandardapproach afterhipreplacementsurgeryis physicaltherapy.There’sareasonfor that:Physicaltherapyisrecognized bymedicalprofessionalsasplayinga crucialroleinpost-operativecare. Theresearchtellsyoujusthowimportantitistoyourrecoveryprogram.Astudypublishedinthe JournaloftheAmericanMedicalAssociationrevealedthatpatientswho participatedinphysicaltherapysoon afterhipreplacementsurgeryshowed significantimprovementsinmobility andphysicalfunction.

So,whatcanyouexpectwhenyou seeaphysicaltherapistafteryour surgery?Thefocusisonafewvery importantareas.Yourphysicaltherapistwillcreateapersonalizedrecoveryplanwithkeygoalsinmind.The

focusisoneasingthediscomfortthat typicallyoccursaftersurgery,and restoringyourrangeofmotionand yourbalancewhenyouarestanding upright,aswellasbringingyourjoint backtoasfullastrengthasyour overallhealthsituationallows.Itis alsofocusedonhelpingyougetback toyournormallife.

Inshort,youandyourphysical therapistareworkingtowardacommongoaltoachieveyourbestpossibleresults,sothatyoucanreturnto performingyournormalactivities andbecomeasindependentaspossiblequicklyandsafely.

Breakingdowntheplan,animportantpartofyourrecoveryprogramwilllikelyincludebuilding backyourstrength.That’sbecause, aftersurgery,it’snaturalforthemusclesaroundthehipjointtoweaken duetoinactivity.Specificexercises worktostrengthenthemusclesthat

supportthenewhipjoint.

Yourphysicaltherapyprogram willalsoinvolvehands-ontreatment andexercisestoimproveyourflexibilityandhelpyouregainyourrange ofmotion.Thismattersbecauseit contributestoyourabilitytotakeon thoseeverydayactivitiesmorecomfortably.Stretchesareoftenincorporatedinyourphysicaltherapy programbecausetheycanreducethe stiffnessthatsooftenisexperienced afterhipreplacementsurgery.

Keepinmindthatyourphysical therapistunderstandsthatyouare experiencingpost-operativepainand inflammation,andwillworktoaddressitwithtreatmentsthatmayincludeiceand/orheattherapy,aswell ashands-ontherapy.

Anotherpartofyourrecoveryis learningtowalkcorrectlywithyour newhip.Iwanttostopheretotell youhowveryimportantthisisin gettingmovingagain.Itisabsolutely key,andthat’swhyyoulikelywillexperiencegaittraining.Ittypically startswithlearninghowtowalk whileyou’reusingawalkeroranotherassistivedevice,andgradually buildstoachievingindependent walkingifthatisappropriatetoyour healthcondition.

Inachievingimprovedstrength, flexibilityandbalance,you’regoing tobestbepreparedtoresumeindependentlyperformingdailyactivities thatyouwereabletoperformbefore thesurgeryandreturningtothebest possibleoutcomeforyourmobility. Anddon’tbesurprisedifyourphysicaltherapistgivesyouhomeexercises tosupplementyourphysicaltherapy sessionsasawaytobuildonthe progressyouhavebeenmaking,as theycanoftenbeveryhelpfulinsupportingyourrecovery.

Whenallissaidanddone,thebig takeawayisthatcommittingtobean activeparticipantandpartnerwith yourphysicaltherapistpositionsyou forthebestpossibleoutcome,and that’swhatphysicaltherapyisall about.Italkwithyouallthetime abouthowimportantitistoinvestin yourselfsothatyoucanenjoythe bestofwhatlifehastooffer.HereI ambackonmysoapbox,butIkeep climbingupbecauseIwillneverstop tellingyoutoalwaysbedoingwhat youneedtodotohaverealqualityof life.It’swhatreallymatters.So, here’sthemessageyoumaygettired ofhearing,butIwillnevergettired ofsharing:Getupeachdayreadyto investinyourselfandyourqualityof lifesothatyoucanliveeachdayto thefullest.

BobCairoisalicensedphysicaltherapistatTidewaterPhysicalTherapy. Hecanbereachedbycalling(302) 537-7260.

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Arts&FunFestivalplannedforMay11inDeweyBeach

OnSaturday,May11,from9a.m.to3:30 p.m.,theDeweyBusinessPartnershipDBP isputtingontheir13thAnnualArts&Fun FestivalattheRustyRudderCircleinDewey Beach.Thefreeeventisacommunitycenteredeventdesignedtobringoutartistsand musicforadayforthewholefamily.

KellyRanieri,executivedirectorforthe DBP,said,“Wehavegatheredanastounding 47localartistsandvendorsfortheeventthis year.It’sagreatplacetocomeoutandshop forMother’sDay,aswellastosupportlocal artistry.”

ThevendorsfortheArts&FunFestival willinclude33artistsfromlastyear,and14 new-to-the-festivalartists,whowilloffera varietyofhandcraftedwares.Therewillbe lotsofjewelrytoperuse,frombeadedto paintedpendantsandsemi-preciousstones. Therewillalsobestainedglassartwork,sun catchers,windchimes,watercolorandoil paintings,photography,ceramics,handmade soaps,homedécor,handcrafteddogcollars andmore.

“Eachartistinthelineupistrulyunique, makingthisaplacetowanderaroundandlet

thingscatchyourfancy,”organizerssaid. Tohelpaddtothevibe,therewillbe musiconsite.MarcLuckenbillwillbeplayingfrom11:30a.m.until2:30p.m.Afterthe festivalsets,attendeescantakeashortwalk overtotheRudder,wheretheywillhave acousticmusicfrom2to9p.m.,including John&MarcandtheLauraLeaDuo.Music loverscanstayintothenightandgetdown withLauraLea&TrippFabulousbeginning at9p.m.TheLighthousewillbeopening earlyforeventgoers,at10a.m.onthedayof thefestival,andwillbeservingupspicywa-

termelonmargaritasandchicken-and-waffles.

“ThisisgoingtobeaDeweyBeachfestivalwithsomethingforeveryone,andlotsof artisticvibesflowing!Therewillbeactivities forkids,aswellasopportunitiestodomakeand-takeartonsite.CometoDickinson StreetandthebayfortheArts&FunFestival.”

Parkingisfree.Thereisnoraindatefor thisevent.Formoreinformation,visit https://deweybusinesspartnership.com/dewey -beach-events/.

TheUnitedStatesCoastGuard (USCG)StationIndianRiverInletwill hostanopenhouseonSaturday,May18. Thestationwillbeopentothepublic

from10a.m.until4p.m.thatday.

Throughouttheday,thepublicwillbe abletotourtheUSCG’slocalfleetof47footand29-footsearch-and-rescueboats,

tourthefacility,participateinhands-on displaysofUSCGlifesavingequipment andlearnaboutboatingsafety.

Throughouttheday,child-friendly

activitiesandpersonnelwhoworkand liveattheIndianRiverInletStation,will beavailabletotalkabouttheCoast Guard’smissionsandrespondtoquestions.First-respondersfromthe DelawareStatePoliceandLewesFire Departmentwillprovidepoliceandfire safetyeducationandinformation,along withhands-onfirst-responderequipmentdisplays

Aspartofthisday-longevent,a USCGrecruitingteamwillbeon-sitefor thoseinterestedinlearningmoreabout USCGcareers.

Formoreinformationaboutthe event,contactBM1Drebushenkoat (302)227-2440.

@ Lord Baltimore Elementary School • 120 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE “Fit & Fun” Field Day Sponsors: Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation, Inc., Atlantic Community Thrift Shop, Tidepool Toys & Games, Rehoboth Breeze, Pohanka of Salisbury, Coastal Point, Joe Loughran, Realtor – Long & Foster, WBOC TV, Town of Ocean View, Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Ocean View Police Dept.

Bethany Beach Books, 1st Choice Properties, Nicola Pizza, Scott & Shuman, PA, Lefty’s Alley & Eats, Sandy Pony Donuts, Kristie Van Zee Photography, Wilgus Associates, Elizabeth Kilroy Coldwell Banker Realty

Michael Orhelein Photography, Treasure Island Fashions, Layton Bussing, Bear Trap Dunes, Parsons & Robinson, PA, Rip Tide Restoration, Keller Williams Realty, Laurie McFaul – The Seaside Seven Team of Long and Foster Realty, CustomFit360, Coastal Tented Events, Water Boyz In atables LLC, DJ Scott Mayhugh, Doug Purcell, David and Kathy Green

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ChristinaWeaver LowerCaseBlueshasbeenplayingvenuesinSussexCountysince2003andaresettoreleasetheirseventhalbum,‘TakeItforaRide.’

LowerCaseBluessettoreleaseseventhalbum

ByChristinaWeaver SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

LowerCaseBluesmovedtothe beach20yearsago,whentheywere20 yearsold.Downhere,nobodyhadheard ofthem,butupnorthinNewCastle County,theywerealreadymakinga nameforthemselvesandattracting long-termfans.Theirname,incidentally, wassuggestedbyoneoftheirhigh schoolteachers,anditstuck.

InOctober2003,theydroveto Lewesforanopen-micnight.Immediately,theirtalentwasrecognized,and they werebookedforanupcomingstreet festivalinRehoboth.Sincethen,LCB, asthebandisknown,hasmadetheirlivingasfull-timeprofessionalmusicians, playingamixofblues,funkandrock, usingRehobothastheirregionalbase.

Theyareabouttoreleasetheirseventhalbum,called“TakeItforaRide.”

“I’mreallyexcitedaboutthisone,” saidJakeBanaszak,LCB’sguitaristand manager.“It’slongoverdue,butwe’ve takenourtimetogetitasrightaswe can.Inthepast,wemayhaverushedthe process.Thistimeisdifferent.Ourfans aresoloyal—theydeserveourbest.”

Banaszakadded,“Wedosomuch ‘live’performingthatwewantedourCD tosound‘live’aswell.Wewantitto soundlikeus.”

“TakeItforaRide”wasrecordedat MidSouthAudioinMilton.Frank Marchand,recordingstudiomanager andchiefengineer,“didgreatforus,” saidLCB’sbassistandvocalist,B.J. Muntz.“Hehelpedusreachanewlevel, andIcan’twaitforeveryonetohearit.”

TristanGilbert,whoisthedrummer

onthealbum,agreed.

“Frankwasphenomenal.Often drumssoundflatonaCD,butatthe verybeginningheaskedmetostrikethe kickdrumthreetimes.Then,fromthe listeningbooth,heproclaimedthesound as‘damngood.’Thatgaveustheconfidencetoknowwewouldgetwhatwe wanted.”

“TakeItforaRide”includes10originaltunes,someofwhichwillalreadybe familiartoLCBdevotees.Eightare writtenbytheBanaszak/Muntzteam, onebyGilbertandonebyMuntz’sgirlfriend,AmberWillis.

“Amber’ssongismyfavorite,”said Muntz.“I’vehadabitofablockabout writingbluessongsrecentlybecause Amberkeepsmeinahappyplace.Itold herIwasstruggling,andshesaidshe’d giveitatry.Weendedupwith‘Blues

NoMore’havingaverybluesybeatwith happylyrics.Iloveit!”

Thealbumwillbeavailableforsaleat LCB’smanygigsthroughoutthesummer.Theirwebsite,atwww.lowercaseblues.net,istheplacetoseetheir schedule,aswellastopurchasetheir CDsandmerchandise.

Probablythehardestpartoffinalizingthealbumwasdecidingonthecover. Butoncetheydecidedon“TakeItfora Ride”asthetitlesong,andremembering theirrecentridetoFloridawithalltheir gearinthebackofthevan,theconcept cametogether.Fortunately,Gilbertisan experiencedgraphicdesignerwhoresonateswithnaturalcreativity,sohe rightlygetsthecreditforthecover’sartworkandlayout.

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)isinvitingallinterestedpartiestoattendapublic workshopontheNorthBethanyBicycle&PedestrianCorridorStudy,on May8,beginningat5p.m.attheSouth Coastal Library,locatedat43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach.Membersofthe publicarewelcometodropinanytime between5and7p.m.totalktoproject representatives.Abriefoverviewpresentationwillbegivenat5:15p.m.and repeatedat6:15p.m.

ThepurposeoftheNorthBethany Bicycle&PedestrianCorridorStudyis toevaluatealternativesdesignedtoimprovesafetyandprovidelow-stressbi-

LowerCaseBlues

RecallingLCB’sannualwinter Floridatour,Banaszaksaid,“Itwasa greattrip.WegetnewFloridafanseach timewego,andit’sreallycooltoseeour Delawarefriendsuseusasanexcusefor avacationinthesun!Whenyou’resettingupinanewroomandyoulookout andseefamiliarfaces,it’saveryrewardingthing.”

TwocoupleswhotraveltoFloridato seeLowerCaseBluesandareregularsat theirlocalgigsareJanandSteveLucas, andSylviaandBobPatterson.

cycleandpedestrianfacilitiesalong Route1betweenBethanyBeachand the IndianRiverInletBridge,andto developaconceptualdesignandcostestimateforarecommendedalternative.

Attheworkshop,attendeescanlearn moreaboutthestudyandshort-term improvementsalreadyunderway.They canalsoprovidefeedbackonpreliminaryconceptdesigns.Allrelatedworkshopdocuments,includingapublic survey,willbepostedonlineat https://publicinput.com/nbethanycorridor.

Theconceptswillbedeveloped basedonthepublicfeedbackreceivedto date andtheresultsoftheexistingcon-

“WefirstmetLCB15yearsago, whenwemovedtoOceanPines.Since then,theyhaveneverceasedtoamazeus withtheircommitmentandenergyand virtuosity.Everyshowisdifferent.Even ifthesongsmightbethesame,they neverplaythemthesamewaytwice.We lovetheseguys!”saidtheLucases.

“Theboysarefabulous!It’sunbelievablethatwegettohearsuchexpertmusicianship,oftenforfree,rightinour backyard,”saidthePattersons.

“Asalways,wearelookingforwardto agreatsummer,”saidBanaszak.“Somethingwe’vebeendoingrecentlythatis funforusandthecrowdissharingthe stageandjammingwithotherbands

ditionsassessment.Thepotentialalternativesmayincluderecommendations fortraffic-calmingmediancrossover closures/consolidations,shared-use path(s),protectedbikelanes,dedicated right-turnlanes,sidewalksandcrossing improvements.

Allrelatedworkshopdocuments,includingapublicsurvey,willbeposted online

athttps://publicinput.com/nbethanycorridorbythedayofthemeeting. Commentformsmayalsobemailedto DelDOTCommunityRelations, ATTN:N.BethanyCorridorStudy, P.O.Box778,Dover,DE19903orsent viaemailto:dotpublic@delaware.gov.

whoareourfriends.Thoseinclude SweetLeda,theAliciaMaxwellProject andFitzkeeBrothersMusic.”

Thesummer’sregularTuesdayand Sundaylate-afternoongigswillcontinue atDocksideattheIndianRiverInlet andtheBigChillSurfCantinainRehoboth.Then,thereareoccasional showslocallyatBeachBarrels,High Stakes,TheTavernandtheSaltedRim. SpecialeventsincludeconcertsatSalted Vines,DickensParlourTheatre,the MiltonTheatreandtheLewesFerry Terminal.

Don’tforget,“It’sallblues,”andit’sall onthewebsiteat www.lowercaseblues.net.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time SatMay 4 6:00 pm

Le Samourai WedMay 8 3:00 pm La Chimera Wed May 8 6:00 pm

Remembering Gene Wilder Sun Wed May 5 May 8 3:00 pm 5:00 pm

TheBeast Fri Sat Thu May 3 May 4 May 9 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

The Boys and the Boat Fri Wed May 3 May 8 2:00 pm 7:00 pm

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The Cinema Art Theater is open year-round to the public. Receive ticket price discounts by becoming a Film Society member!

May 3 - 5 REGIONAL FILM SHOWCASESupporting the works of emerging lmmakers from the Mid-Atlantic region

The Shadowless Tower Fri Thu May 3 May 9 6:00 pm 2:00 pm

Celebrating Mothers Films by LeAnn Erickson Thu 6:00 pm May 9

We're All Plastic People Now- FREE Special Event SatMay 4 2:00 pm

Wicked Little Letters Wed Thu May 8 May 9 2:00 pm 3:00

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By Katy Steinmetz & Rich Katz

Collegeplanning conferenceset forMay4inDover

TheBoys&GirlsClubofDelaware andNavient,aprovideroftechnology-enablededucationfinanceandbusinessprocessingsolutions,arehostingacollege planningconferencetohelpyoungpeople andtheirfamiliesaccesscareerandcollege planningresources.

Theeventwillbeheldfrom10a.m.to 2p.m.onSaturday,May4,attheGreater DoverBoys&GirlsClub,1683New BurtonRoad,Dover.

Severalelectedofficialsarescheduled toattendtheevent,includingNewCastle CountyExecutiveand2024DelawaregubernatorialcandidateMattMeyer.

Thefreeevent,whichisopentothe public,willprovidefamiliesandtheirstudentswithinformationonhowtosuccessfullyprepareandpayforcollege. Informationalseminarscoveringtopicsincludingfinancialaidandscholarships,and helpingteensthrivetowardtheireducationandcareers,willalsobeheldduring theevent.Atthisconference, parents/guardianswillberecognizedby receivingParentalRecognitionAwards. Duringtheevent,teensandfamilies willhaveaccesstoregionalcollegesand universities.Inadditiontosnacks,prizes andmusic,collegescholarshipswillbeoffered.

“Boys&GirlsClubsofDelawarehas hadalongpartnershipwiththeNavient CommunityFund,workingtogetherto providesupportforcollegeplanningand awarenesstohelpourmembersandtheir familiesnavigatethecollegeapplication process,”saidJohnWellons,presidentand CEOoftheBoys&GirlsClubsof Delaware.“Inconjunctionwiththe NavientCommunityFundandHolmes, SmithConsultingServices,weareexcited tohostanotherCollegePlanningConferenceforourmembersandtheirfamilies.”

“WeareproudtosupportBoys&Girls ClubsofDelawareintheirmissiontoactivelyfosterequityandinclusion,ensuring thateveryyoungpersonhasaccesstosuccess,”saidMikeSmith,Navient’schief humanresourcesofficerandamemberof theboardofdirectorsofBoys&Girls ClubsofDelaware.“Thisconferenceplays avitalroleinprovidingthenecessaryresourcestostudentsandparents,topursue highereducationandachievetheirgoals.”

Navientresearchshowsthatyoung peoplewhohaveclearcareergoalsand caringmentorsaremuchmorelikelyto graduatefromcollege.Researchalsoshows thatwhenyoungadultscompletepostsecondaryeducation,theyhavedistinctly strongerfinancialhealth,regardlessofenvironmentalfactorsthatcouldhaveprohibitedtheirsuccess.Boys&GirlsClubs ofAmericaandNavientarepartneringto furtherempoweryoungpeopletoexplore careerinterestsandplanforcollege throughnewdigitalprogramsavailableto allBoys&GirlsClubsacrossthecountry.

TheDelawareStateChamberof Commerce(DSCC)anditsSmallBusinessAlliance(SBA)areseekingapplicantsfortheMarvinS.Gilman SuperstarsinBusinessawards,which celebrateDelawaresmallbusinessesand nonprofitsfortheirmodelapproaches tomanagingtheirorganization,developingtheiremployeesandsupporting theircommunities.

Theawardsprogramshinesalight ontherolethatDelaware’ssmallbusinesscommunityplaysinthestate’seconomichealth.Accordingtothe DelawareDivisionofSmallBusiness, Delawareishometonearly28,000 smallbusinesses,whichaccountsfor98

percentofallbusinessesinthestate. Smallbusinessesemploy56percentof theworkforceandcontribute$12.8billioninwages,or48percentofallwages intheFirstState.

“Theworkofsmallbusinessesoften goesunnoticedandunthanked.We mustrememberthattheCEOofa smallbusinessornonprofitwearsmore thanonehat—theycanbeconsidered the‘chiefeverythingofficer,’”said ChamberPresidentMichaelJ.Quaranta.“OurSuperstarsinBusiness awardsprogramisanimportantremindertorecognizeandcelebratethe manyinnovationsthatcomeoutofthe smallbusinesscommunity.”

Establishedin1998,theawardsare givenannuallytoextraordinarybusinessesinhonorofMarvinS.Gilman, whowasasmallbusinessleaderin Delaware.

“MarvinGilmandisplayedthehighestethicalstandards,foundinnovative waystoimprovetheworldaroundhim, andinspiredotherstofollowinhis footsteps,”Chamberrepresentatives said.

Delawarebusinessesandnonprofits thathavebeeninbusinessforatleast threeconsecutiveyearsandemployless than150full-timepeopleareeligibleto apply.Companiesdonotneedtobea memberoftheDelawareStateCham-

berofCommerce. ThedeadlinetosubmitanapplicationisThursday,July18,at4:30p.m. Applicantsarebeingencouragedto attendavirtualworkshoponMay8 at9a.m.tohearfrompastwinners andmembersoftheselectioncommitteeonhowtobestwriteanapplication.

Winners willberecognizedonNov. 6duringanawardsluncheonatthe HotelDuPont,inadditiontoreceiving acrystalaward,coverstoryinDelaware Businessmagazineandaprofessionally producedcompanyprofilevideo.Visit www.DSCC.com/SuperstarsinBusiness tolearnmoreandapply.

DelawareTechannouncescommencementspeakers

DelawareTechnicalCommunity CollegewillholdcommencementexercisesinMaytocelebrategraduating studentsfromallfourofitscampuses statewide.

AttheJackF.OwensCampusin Georgetown,commencementwillbeon Tuesday,May14,at6p.m.ThecommencementspeakerwillbeScottMeyer, whohasbeenpresidentandchiefexecutiveofficerofALOFTAeroArchitects sinceJanuary2022.

“Heisanaccomplishedaerospace andbusinessaviationexecutivewith morethan30yearsofexperienceleading largeorganizations,”officialssaid.

Afterearninghisbachelor’sdegreein aerospaceandaeronauticalengineering fromPurdueUniversity,Meyer’searly

careerfocusedonleading-edgetechnologies,suchassolidrocketmotordesign,advancedmaterialapplicationsfor launchvehiclesandaerospacetechnology-basedoperations.

Inthemid-1990s,hetransitionedto thetransportcategorybusinessaviation sector,wherehespentalmost20years in seniorleadershiproles,includingat thestartupofComluxAviationAG. There,heservedasvicepresidentofengineering,vicepresidentofoperations andchiefoperatingofficerbeforebeing appointedtochiefexecutiveofficerin 2015.Priortostartinghiscurrentposition,Meyerwaschiefoperatingofficer forNorthAmericaoperationsatFlying ColoursCorporation,wherehealso servedontheBoardofManagers.

CommencementattheCharlesL.

Terr yJr.CampusinDoverwillbeon Monday,May13,withcommencement speakerTammyOrdway,partneratthe FawCassonaccountingfirm,anda DelawareTechandWilmingtonUniversityalumna.

CommencementfortheStanton CampusinNewarkandOrlandoJ. GeorgeJr.CampusinWilmingtonwill beonWednesday,May15,attheBob CarpenterCenter.Thecommencement speakerwillbeCol.JosephA.CookeJr.,

DelawareNationalGuarddeputychief ofstaffforpersonnelandmemberof DelawareTechBoardofTrustees,and recipientoftheBronzeStarMedal,the DefenseMeritoriousServiceMedal,the MeritoriousServiceMedalwithOak LeafCluster,theMilitaryOutstanding VolunteerServiceMedal,andtheSignal CorpsRegimentalAssociation’sBronze OrderoftheMercury..

Toviewalivefeedandphotosofthe graduationceremonies,visit go.dtcc.edu/graduation.

Photo by Stephen Pryce Lea

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Cosmetic Procedures • TMJ Disorders & Tooth Whitening

HLFMopeningatSmithParkonMay4

TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarket(HLFM)willcelebratetheopeningofits19thseasononSaturday, May4,atGeorgeH.P.SmithParkat thecornerofDupontandJohnson AvenuesinLewes.Customerswho wanttoringinthenewseasonatthe market’sopeningbellshouldbeatthe marketat8a.m.Themarketruns untilnoon.

Atthemarket,35local farmers/producersbringfreshveggies, fruit,eggs,milk,cold-pressedjuices, kombucha,yogurt,beef,pork,chicken, lamb,seafood,mushrooms,cut-flowers,plants,coffee,freshbreadsand pastries,jams,honeyandmuchmore.

At10a.m.onMay4,theHeirloom restaurantteamwilldemoafirst-ofthe-seasonasparagussaladwithpickledpeasandfennel,strawberries, shavedbreakfastradishes,crumbled fetacheeseandhouse-curedlonzino, withastrawberryvinaigrette.

ThechefdemonstrationwillfeaturefreshproducefrommarketvendorsincludingFiferOrchards,Fox BriarFarms,KalmarFarmandNash Veggies.

Heirloomisalsosponsoringthe Children’sStorytimeatthemarket tent,whichbeginsMemorialDay weekend.

TheSummerSaturdayMarkethas twonewvendorsthisseason.Goat PlumTreeFarmwillbebringinglocal fruitallseasonlong,includingstrawberries,blackberries,raspberriesand someuniquetreefruits,suchaspawpaws.BrittinghamFarmswilloffer culinarylavender,aswellasdistillationvarietiesthatarecopper-distilled intheirownfarmdistillery,bringing lavenderessentialoil,lavenderhydrosol,yarnskeins,lavenderplants, driedlavenderbundlesandmoreto themarket.

Dogsandotherpets(exceptfor servicedogs)arenotpermittedinside themarket,toensurethesafetyof customers,vendors,andvolunteers. Customersmaystillwalktheirdogs aroundtheotherpathsandpartsof GeorgeH.P.SmithParkbutmaynot bringtheminsidethemarketarea.

TheHLFMwebsitewww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsallvendors,theircontactinformation,and whetherornottheytakepre-orders. Forpre-orders,thecustomermaypick upatthevendortentinthemarket.

Themarket’sweeklynewsletter listsdemosandmore.Toreceivethe newslettercustomersshould emailinfo@historiclewesfarmersmarket.organdasktobeaddedtothelist.

ThemarketacceptsSNAP,WIC, andSFMNPbenefits,andcontinues tomatchSNAPupto$20permarket, percustomer.GototheSNAPtentto processSNAP/EBT.

TheHLFMcontinuesitsFood PantryPurchaseProgram.HLFM customerswhowanttohelpfeedthe localcommunitymaypurchaselocal produce,meats,milkandotherfood fromgrowersatthemarkettodonate tothisprogrameverySaturday.Atthe endofthemarket,theproduceand otherfoodsaregatheredandgivento foodpantriesincludingEpworthand CasaSanFrancisco.

Parkingislimited,socustomersare beingencouragedtowalkorbiketo themarketiftheyareable.ThecircleinfrontoftheFredThomas BuildingatthefootofDupontwillbe openforaccessibledrop-offandpickup,withsomespotsavailableforaccessibleparkingonly.Withthe additionofnewsidewalkstoGeorge H.P.SmithPark,oneofthebest placescustomerscanparkisnowat themainparkinglotattheLewesElementarySchool(wherethemarket movesifitrains)at820Savannah Road.

Formoreinformation,visitthemat HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org.

AquacaretohostpickleballclinicinLewes

AquacarePhysicalTherapyatKing StreetRowinLeweswillhostafreepickleballclinicforthoseinterestedinstarting toplaypickleball,thosewhoarealready players,andanyoneinterestedinlearning aboutinjuryprevention,properwarm-ups andcool-downexercises.

Theycanjoinexpertphysicaltherapistsandpickleballplayersforthisfunand educationalseminarat4:30p.m.on Wednesday,May15,atAquacareLewes atKingStreetRow.

Theeventisfree;however,seatingis limited,sopeoplearebeingencouragedto

registerinadvance.Byregistering,they willbeenteredintoadrawingforafree one-on-onephysicaltherapyconsultation andevaluation.

Registeronlineat

https://tinyurl.com/may15-pickleballor bycallingtheLewesofficeat(302)2009920.

AquacareLewes—KingStreetRowis at34434KingStreetRow,Suite1,Lewes. Formoreinformationortoschedulea pickleballclinicatacommunityorsports club,emailRachelMavityat rmavity@aquacarerehab.com.

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Water Family Fest Native Plant Sale &

May2

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

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

Mother’sDayMugs— Elementary-aged childrenareinvitedtoSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.tomakeaone-of-a-kind creationfortheirmomoramother-likefigureintheirlife!We'llbrainstormdesign

Local Home Builder

ideasandutilizemugsandpaintpensfor thisproject.Spaceislimited.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5 518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BabyBees— 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 agrowinggroupof patronstoplaygamesin theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dominoes,Scrabbleandcardgames.

Here Is The Difference:

Are you or someone you know a tradesman? Would you like to perform some phase of your work yourself or utilize a friend or relative?

If that is the case, let us HELP you build your project! We can do it all or let you do individual phases on your own & SAVE you money!

Put the pride & savings of utilizing your personal talents into your project!

TeenMovieNight— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublic Libraryontheir4ktheaterset-upat5p.m.. Themovieis“StarWars:ANewHope”andis forages12andup.Registrationisrequired forpizzaorder.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB

@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankford library.

May3

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

SpringYarn— JoinRachelatSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafunandeasyyarn craft.Participantscanchoosebetweenmakingeitherabun nyoraduckling.Pleaseindicatewhichyouintendonchoosinginthe notesfield.Allmaterialsareprovided.For ages18andolder,please.Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingtheirAdultBookGroupat1p.m.This month’sselectionisLyndaRutledge’s“West withGiraffes.” Copiesofnextmonth’sbook willbeavailableatthelibrary.

May4

SafeBoating— TheU.S.CoastGuardAuxiliaryisofferingaone-dayMarylandSafe BoatingCoursefrom8:30a.m.to4:30p.m. AsafeBoatingCertificateisrequiredforall boatoperatorsbornafterJuly1,1972,andis awardedaftersuccesfulcompletionofthe course.Thecostis$20.Toregister,orfor moreinformation,emailcgauxoc@gmail.com orcallBarryCohenat(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.

BrittinghamFarmspreparingforLavendar&LambsFestival

Thisyear’sLavender& LambsFestivalwillbeheldon Saturday,June15,from9a.m. to5p.m.atBrittingham Farms,a350-acregrainfarm nowopentothepublicinits secondyear,withalarge lavenderfieldandlavenderessential-oildistillery,available fortouring,fieldpicnicsand itsboutiquefarmstore.

Thisyear’sfestivalwillhost 50vendors,includingfellow localfarmvendors,twobands, you-picklavenderinthe lavenderfield,ponyridesfrom TheLittleFarm,threefood trucks,theopportunityto tastelavendericecreamwith TheFrozenFarmer,lavender winewithSaltedVinesand lavenderbeerwithRevelation Brewery—allmadewith Brittingham’sculinarylavender.

“BrittinghamFarmsis proudtoshepherdtheheritageLeicesterLongwool sheep,broughttoearlyAmericabyGeorgeWashington,” organizersnoted.

TheBrittinghamFarms flockofsheepwillbesheared infrontofspectatorsatthe festival,startingat1p.m.,by thefarmshearer,HoytEmmonsof Pennsburg,Pa.

MembersoftheJohnDickinson PlantationSpinnersGuildwillbe spinningwoolincolonial-eragarb onthefrontporchofthestore,and theLewesHistoricalSocietywillbe dyingfleecesoverafire.The DelawareFarmBureaumobileAg Labwillbepresentforlessonson DelawareAgriculture.Thefarmdistillerywillbeopenandworking,and

guestswillseelavenderessentialoil andlavenderhydrosol(floralwater) beingproduced.

HeartlandBandwillbeplayingin theLavenderFieldPavilionfrom10 a.m.tonoon,andHomesteadBluegrassBandwillplayfrom1to4p.m. Benchseatingwillbeavailable aroundthepavilion,andpatronsare welcometobringtheirownfolding chairsiftheywish.

Nodogsarepermittedatthefes-

tivalduetothepresenceof livestockandthefarm’sculinarylavendercontracts.

Ticketscanbepurchased athttp://www.brittinghamfarms.com/events.Lavender& LambsFestivalTicketscost $15perpersonforanyone1or older,withchildrenyounger than1admittedfreeofcharge. Strollersarewelcome.

Ticketsareonsalenow, andorganizersareencouragingpeopletopurchasetickets priortothedayofthefestival, astheeventmaysellout.A raindateofSunday,June16, willbeusedifneededdueto inclementweather.

Forthosewhocan’tattend thefestival,Brittingham FarmsisopenMonday throughSaturdayallsummer withdailyfieldpicnicsetups,a newcertifiedkitchenwith grab-and-gopicnicitemsto enjoy,hand-dippedicecream, andtheopportunitytoseethe LeicesterLongwoolsheepand newestlambsandtotourthe distillery.BrittinghamFarms willalsobepresentattheHistoricLewesFarmersMarket everySaturdaythissummer.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•PamelaAquilani

AnattendeetoapastLavendar&LambsFestivaltakesaphotoofsomeofthelavendaratthefestival.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly ac ceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.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&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof 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 willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email george town.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262. PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLib raryhostsPawsfor

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

PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

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

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests

andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtopl ay. 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 Dagsbo roishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.

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

BeachSingles— BeachSingles55-Plusis hostingaMeet&GreetatNick’sinOcean City,Md.,from 4to6p.m.Formoreinforma-

tion,call(215)385-4993.

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 createsca maraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thReprese ntativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat

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 monthlyguestspeak ers,legislativeupdates andmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.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,upstair sinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.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,andallarewe lcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— 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 heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorof thefacility. For moreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic 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— Bethel MethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984. StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets

LegoClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun wildatLEGOClub,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Eachtimewemeet,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Free,forages6-10years.Registration isencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows. Parentsdonotneedtoregisterbutmustaccompanytheirchild.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Bea ch,DE19930.

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

Mayth e4th— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaMaythe4thBeWithYouPartyat 11a.m.Therewillbecrafts,moviesandTV showings,alongwithStarWars-themed

Events

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

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild

snacks,goodiebagsandmore.Feelfreeto cosplayasyourfavoritecharacter.

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 presentaclassatSouthCoastalLibraryat3 p.m.onreadingandunderstandingnutri tion labelstomakehealthy,informedfood choices.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Frankford PublicLibrarywillholditsStorytimesessioninthepavilionatParsonsFarmat11 a.m.Thisisweather-permitting,andany cancellationswillbepostedonthelibrary’s Facebookpage.Fo rmoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

WalkingClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsawalkingclubeveryMondayatnoon forathree-lapwalkaroundtheFrankford TownPark.Youcanwalkatanypace,listentomusicorwalkwithothersinthe group.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

May6-11

PetWeekDonations— TheSouthCoastalLibraryinBethanyBeachiscelebratingNationalPetweekbycollectingpetcare donationsduringopenhoursMay6–11. Itemsincludeunopened,drykittenfood(especiallyPurinaKittenChow);unopened,wet &drydogandcatfood;cleandog&cattoys; clean,unstuffedblankets&towels;leashes& collarsfordogsandcats;cleannursingb ot-

Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

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

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea

tles;cleanpetcrates&carriers.Donations willbegiventoBrandywineSPCAandthe CatsAroundTownSociety.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

DIYPetToyKits— Allarewelcometopickup afreecraftkitatSouthCoastalLibraryto makeatoyforadogorcat!Keepthetoyfor yourownfurryfriend,ordonateittoashelter foranimalsinneed(we’llbecollectingpet suppliesforlocalsheltersthis week,too— viewalistofrequesteditemsat https://delawarelibraries.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,maleorfemal e!Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

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newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbri nginandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook 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 at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlin eat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepubliconSaturdaysfrom11a.m.to1 p.m.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Resid ents/History/TownMuseum.”

Faith

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

INLANDBAYS BETHANYBEACH

beautifullystagedModelHomeshowcasingbreathtakingstructuralandinterior      

Evergreeneisyoursemi-customhomebuilderatthedelawarebeaches! OceanCity,CapeWindsor,FenwickIsland,BayviewPark,SouthBethany, SeaColony,TurtleWalk,LakeBethany,BethanyBeach,OceanView,Pine Bay,TheForgottenMile,Rehoboth,Lewes,andMORE!

302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

CookingBytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouthCoastal Librarywillchoosearecipefromthesame cookbookandthenmakeandbringinthe dishtosharewiththegroup,at1p.m..Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking, recipesandhowtoimprovethem,aswellas thebookitself.Thisclubisagreatwayfor youtomeetmembersofyourcommunityand tryn ewfoods!(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-houryinyangyogaclass,partofa three-classseriesatthelibra ry.Participants shouldbeabletoattendallthreesessions, astheybuildoffoneanother.Thisyogaserieswillcombineactivemovementsandpostureswithlongerheldpassivestretchesto energizethebodyandfocusthemindwhile alsocreatingasenseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(NotthesameasGentleFlow Yoga.)Pleasebringayogamatortowelfrom home.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Registration opensat4:45pmonApril16andi savailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaread-aloudprogramat4 p.m.wherepeopleofallagesandstages arewelcometoreadaloudtoafriendly therapycompanion.Registrationisrequired.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351. 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

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— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat11a.m.forafree,introductorywatercolorclasswithlocalinstructor andentrepreneurTiffanywi thSorellaAmore LLCinMillville.Learnthebasicsofwater-

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colorwhilecreatingasmallcatpaintingin honorofNationalPetWeek.Allmaterialsprovided.Registrationislimitedandrequired, andavailablebeginningat11a.m.onMay2 atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfam ilies workthrougheverydayemotions!Free,no registrationrequired,butparents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Startsat10:30 a.m.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateachtwohourmeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecr imecase.Thismonth,we’lldiscuss thecaseofAndreaYates.Suggestedread (notrequired):"AreYouThereAlone?":The UnspeakableCrimesofAndreaYatesby SuzanneO'MalleyFree,in-persononly,for ages18andolder.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Learn&PlayMahjong— Thesecondc lassof FrankfordPublicLibrary’snewMahjongsessionwillbeat1p.m.Thefirstsixweeksof thesessionwillbeguidedinstructionfollowedbycoachedplayintheweeksthatfollow.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LearntoKnit— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at5:30p.m.forathree-weekseriesonbeginningknitt ing.Signupforthree"Learnto Knit"classonWednesdaysMay1,8and15. Registrationisrequired.Maxiseight.Supplieswillbeprovided.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

DemocratsMeet— The37thRepresentative DemocraticDistrictCommitteewillmeetat SussexCountyDemocratHeadquartersin Georgetownat6p.m.BoMcDowellfromthe Sussex CountyBoardofElectionwillbethe featuredspeaker.Hewilldiscussvoterregistration,primarydateandtheelectiondayin November.Therewillbelightrefreshments available.Formoreinformation,callBeckyat (302)245-6602.

May9

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

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLi-

braryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

EmergencyPreparedness,Part2— Joinus atSouthCoastalLibraryforafour-partemergencyanddisasterpreparednessseries(Part 3and4,datesTBA).Youmayattendall4 sessions,orpickandchoosewithsessions youwishtoattend.Part2,at2p.m.,will focusoncommunicationbefore,during,and afteranemergencyordisasteroccurs.Pat Heineman,MS(UniversityofDelawareCenter forDisabilitiesStudies andDEMApartner) andPatYoung(LibraryAssistant,MiltonPublicLibraryandChair,DelawareLibrariesand DisastersInitiative)willteachyouabout SMART911andDENS(DEEmergencyNotificationSystem,)aswellasthebestsources forinformationwhenemergenciesanddisastersarenear.Youwilllearnhowtoprepare communicationtoolswellaheadoftimeto communicatewithfamily,friends,neighbors, andfirstresponders.Free,registrationisre-

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

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatnoonatthe1776Steakhouse inMidwayCenter.Thespeakerwillbe TrinidadNavarro,DelawareInsuranceCommissioner.Thedeadlineforreservationsis 5p.m.onThursday,May2.Thecostofthe luncheonis$19perperson,whichincl udesgratuities,andpaymentismade uponarrival.Toreerveaseatandentree selection,emailWarrenorJanieFullerat luncheon@narfe-de-org.

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

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibraryhos ts “Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1p.m.Join agrowinggroupofpatronstoplaygamesin

theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dominoes,Scrabbleandcardgames.

LifeCoaching— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLifeCoachAndrewSchubarat5p.m. foracraftingexperiencebuildingaWheelof Lifetounderstandmoreaboutlifeandbalance.Youcanregisterbycalling(302)7329351oratfrankford.lib.de.us.

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 registrationneeded.HostedbytheSouth

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BeginningWatercolorClass— Joinagroup attheSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.for afree,introductorywatercolorclasswith localinstructorandentrepreneurTiffanywith SorellaAmoreLLCinMillville.Learnthebasicsofwatercolorwhilecreatingasmallcat paintinginhonorofNationalPetWeek.All materialsprovided.Registrationislimitedand requir ed,andavailablebeginningat10a.m. onMay3atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended.)HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Fe elingsRock— FrankfordPublicLibraryand Ms.Taylorarehostinga30-minutemusic andmovementclassforchildrenagesbirth-5 at12:15p.m.Registrationisrequired,and availableatfrankford.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)732-9351.

YardSale— The RoxanaCHEERSeniorCenter isholdingayardandbakesaletobenefitthe membersoftheCenter.Thesalewillrun from10a.m.to2p.m.,andwillfeaturemultiplevendors,withfoodandbakedgoods available.Thesaleislocatedintheleftside oftheparkinglotatthePylehealth&Social ServicesCenter,34314PyleCenterRd.,Roxana.

May11

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

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libr aryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices!

Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

May12

Mother’sDayCelebration— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingfreeadmissionif youbringafooddonationfortheFoodBank of Delaware.ReservationsfortheguidedTour at10a.m.canbemadebygoingtothewebsitehttp://www.delawaregardens.org/events. 30220PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE 19939.

May13

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercis estopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSout hCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometo joinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.fora movienightsogooditshouldbecriminal! Eachmoviescreeningwillfeatureamovie basedonatruecrimeorwillbeatruecrime documentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,for ages18andolder.Registration&filmtitle areavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302- 858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Frankford

Food Specials

Tacos - Chicken or Beef - $6 (ea)

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Mexican Pizza - $15

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PublicLibrarywillholditsStorytimesessioninthepavilionatParsonsFarmat11 a.m.Thisisweather-permitting,andany cancellationswillbepostedonthelibrary’s Facebookpage.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

WalkingClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsawalkingclubeveryMondayatnoon forathree-lapwalkaroundtheFrankford TownPark.Youcanwalkatanypace,listentomusicorwalkwithothersinthe group.Formor einformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

May14

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeetingat

theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.They willdiscussRichardReeves’“OfBoysand Men:WhytheModernMal eIsStruggling, WhyitMatters,andWhatToDoAboutIt.”

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

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Gettoknowyour iPadand/oryouriPhoneinthisVERYBASIC introductoryclasstaughtbyexpertTomKinsellaatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m. Be suretobringyourfully-chargedandregistereddeviceandyourAppleID&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.Hosted bythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

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 19945.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.Thisbookcl ubisno 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,w itness statements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages14andolder.Free, allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BingoFundraiser— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubushostingaCharityBingoandBasketAuctionatTheSterlingTaverninBerlin, Md.,from6to9p.m.Fivegamescanbe playedona$2car d.SponsoredbytheSelbyvilleCommunityClub.

Learn&PlayMahjong— Thethirdclassof FrankfordPublicLibrary’snewMahjongsessionwillbeat1p.m.Thefirstsixweeksof thesessionwillbeguidedinstructionfollowedbycoachedplayintheweeksthatfollow.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LearntoKnit— JoinF rankfordPublicLibrary at5:30p.m.forathree-weekseriesonbeginningknitting.Signupforthree"Learnto Knit"classonWednesdaysMay1,8and15. Registrationisrequired.Maxiseight.Supplieswillbeprovided.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May16

BuildingRelationships— AAUWishosting “BuildingRelationshipswiththeCommunity”atBigFishGrillRehobothfrom11 a.m.to1:30p.m.ThespeakerisLisaVelasco,withatravelpresentationonAfrica.

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— Callingallchefsingrades 3-5!SouthCoastalLibraryisworkingitsway throughsection641.5oftheDeweyDecimal system(that'sourcookbooksection!)We'll learnkitchenbasicsasweindividually choosearecipetocreateandbringtothe nextsession(wemeetthe3rdThursdayof eachmonthat5p.m.).Aswelookaheadto tastingotherstudent'sdishes,we'lllearn howtheymadethemaswellaswhatt hey learnedfromtheirexperiencecookingat home.Todaywewillbepresentinglunch foodsandintroducingdinner&dessert recipes.Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

Eco-ClubInvasives— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingaclassat11:30a.m.:EcoClubInvasivesinYourHomeLandscape.The costofclassis$10formembersandnon-

members.Me mbersareadmittedfreeand non-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmittedFreetothe gardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationsfortheclasscanbemadeby goingtothewebsitehttp://www.delawaregardens.org/events.30220PineyNeckRoad, Dagsboro,DE19939.

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts “Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1p.m.Join agrowinggroupofpatronstoplaygamesin theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dom inoes,Scrabbleandcardgames. Anime/MangaClubHangOut— Frankford PublicLibraryhostsanopportunityat5p.m. forpeopletohangout,readsomeManga, watchsomeAnimeandchill.Registrationis notrequired,andthisisforages12and older.

May17

Ferries&Bridges— HistorianMikeDixon willpresentaone-hourlectureatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.onthehistoryof ferries&bridgesinDelawareandthesurroundingDelmarvaregions,withanem-

phasisontheDelawar eRiver.Free,registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

May18

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

May20

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopro-

moteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecom mends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athre epartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.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-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

WalkingClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsawalkingclubeveryMondayatnoon forathree-lapwalkaroundtheFrankford TownPark.Youcanwalkatanypace ,listentomusicorwalkwithothersinthe group.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

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

May22

FreeHearingClinic— ShoreHearingwill beatFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoonfor freehearingtests,consultations,Otoscopic Evaluatio ns,andcleanings.Appointments arerequired.Call(757)787-2311toset upanappointment.

May21

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthissupport groupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,share tips,andaskquestions.Attendinpersonor viaZoom.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedby theS outhCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE

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

StoryTime:SensorySeashore— Jointhe folksforStoryTimeatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Thisisagreatopportunitytoengageyourchild(infant–5)in earlyliteracypracticesaswellasgetto knowotherfamiliesinthearea.JohnTyler oftheDESeashoreStateParkwillbeintroducingchildrentotheworldofscientific inquirythroughobservationwiththe senses.Registrationnotrequired,butparentsmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“Se condinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle aboutt heirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Learn&PlayMahjong— Thefourthclassof FrankfordPublicLibrary’snewMahjongsessionwillbeat1p.m.Thefirstsixweeksof thesessionwillbeguidedinstruct ionfollowedbycoachedplayintheweeksthatfollow.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or

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VideoGameNight— FrankfordPublicLibrary invitedkids12andoldertocomebyat5 p.m.toplayvideogames.TheyhavePS5,a NintendoSwitchandRetroConsoles.Parents arewelcometoplay,aswell.Registrationis required,andcanbemadebycalling(302) 732-9351oratfrankford.lib.de.us.

May23

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

EdiblePlantsClass— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingEdiblePlants—IdenitificationClassat11:30a.m.Thecostofclassis $10formembersandnon-members.Me mbersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspay a$15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedFreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsforthe classcanbemadebygoingtothewebsite http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. 30220PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE 19939.

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts “Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1p.m.Join

agrowinggroupofpatronstoplaygamesin theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dom inoes,Scrabbleandcardgames. LifeCoaching— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLifeCoachAndrewSchubauerat5 p.m.foracraftingexperiencebuildinga WheelofLifetounderstandmoreaboutlife andbalance.Youcanregisterbycalling(302) 732-9351oratfrankford.lib.de.us.

May24

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p. m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availa bleatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May25

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf

BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled waterava ilablefor$1each.

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithishostingitssummerBake SaleintheWesleyHall,nexttoMillville UnitedMethodistChurch,from8to10:30isha.m.Thiswillfeaturehomemadecookies,cakes,piesandsweettreats.All proceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeac hmonth,May’skitfocuseson butterflies.Learnaboutthediverseworld ofbutterfliesandexperimentwiththeir habitats,dietandlifecycle.Kitsarefree andavailableforpick-upatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

May27

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Frankford PublicLibrarywillholditsStorytimesessioninthepavilionatParsonsFarmat11 a.m.Thisisweather-permitting,andany cancellationswillbepostedonthelibrary’s Facebookpage.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

May28

DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublic LibraryinvitesDungeons&Dragonsplay-

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

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

Monday, May 6—Saturday, May 11 Pet Week Grab & Go Kits

Pick up a craft kit to make a toy for your pet or for an animal in need! Kits available while supplies last.

Monday, May 6

Chix with Stix 10—11:00 am

Join us at the library for the next meeting about knitting, crocheting, & needleworking. All skill levels welcome.

Reading Nutrition Labels 3—4:00 pm

Join us for a free, informative class on reading & understanding nutrition labels.

Tuesday, May 7

Mommy & Me Time 10:30—11:30 am

Connect with your children & other parents at the library!

Cooking by the Book 1—2:30 pm

Each month, participants will pick a recipe from the same book (voted by members of the group) & then will bring in the dish to share with the group.

Wednesday, May 8 Feelings Rock! 10:30—11:30 am

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

motherandcaregiver.Shebakedpies forthedessertmenusinrestaurants inFenwickIsland.

McCabewasamemberofSalem ChurchinSelbyville,Del.,and FriendshipChurchofBerlin.She wasalifetimememberofSelbyville VolunteerFireCompanyLadies Auxiliary.SheenjoyedBridgeClub monthlymeetingswiththeLadies, someofwhomshecontinuedto lunchwithuntilandintotheir “goldenyears,”lovingandsupporting eachotherthroughlife’spassages.“I amsuretheircornertableatDoyle’s restauranthasbeenquieterinrecent years,”familymemberssaid.

ShehadresidedinSelbyvillefor morethan65years,andthen,forthe last12years,inOceanPinesat WoodlandsIndependentLiving& CateredLiving,whereshehadexcellentcareandmuchlovefromthe caregivers.

McCabewasprecededindeathby herparents;herbrothers,Tommy, RolandandPaul;herhusband,Virgil WardMcCabeJr.,in2005;herson, VirgilW.“Chip”McCabeIII,in 1980;andadaughter,FaithI.Caras, in2005.Sheissurvivedbytwo daughters,SusanC.Foust(and Kenny)andLoveyB.McCabe;a grandson,Preston“Rusty”Hudson III(andLih);agreat-granddaughter, EllaGraceHudson;andmany nieces,nephewsandcousins.

Agravesideservicewastobeheld onTuesday,April30,2024,atRedmen’sCemeteryinSelbyville.DonationsinMcCabe’smemorymaybe madetoSelbyvilleVol.FireCo.,P.O. Box88,Selbyville,DE19975.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

GranvilleKendal ‘Dole’Morris,94

GranvilleKendal“Dole”Morris, 94,peacefullywenthometobewith theLordonThursday,April25, 2024,withfamilymembersbyhis side.HewasbornOct.31,1929,to thelateEdgarC.MorrisSr.and SarahJane(Harmon)Morrisin Millsboro,Del.Hewasraisedand stillresidedonthefamilyfarmin Millsboro.

HewasunitedwithPhyllisHarmononApril19,1958,andthey wereblessedwithadaughter,Wanda Yvette(Harmon)Radish,andher husband,RobertRadish.

Morrisworkedasalong-haul truckerfor47accident-freeyears.He startedwithTonyJohnsonandthen wenttoBakerExpress.Next,he movedtoCollinsandRyan,andhe finishedhiscareerattheageof62 withSuburbanPropane.Heenjoyed 32yearsinretirement,andduringhis lateryearshedevelopedastrongnetworkoffriendsinMillsboro,using theWawaashisbase.Thesefriends lookedafterhimforyears.

Hewasfirstinmanyways:the firsttoarriveatfamilyfunctionsand thefirsttoleave,firsttostarteating andfirsttofinish,neverlateforan appointmentandalwaysearly.His dispositionwasalwaysfriendly,and everyonewhoknewhimreferredto himasareallyniceperson.Also,he lovedandmaintainedhisgambling hobby,playingthesweepstakes,playingthehorsesandvisitingtheslots wheneverhecouldpersuadehissonin-lawBobtoridewithhim.

HewasalifelongmemberofHarmonyMethodistChurch,whichhe wouldtellyou,withreverence,was constructedwiththehelpoftimber fromtheMorrisfamilyfarm.He lovedtogiveandwasgeneroustohis familyandfriends.Hewasatrue

blessingwithanetworkoffriends andfamily,andwillbemissedbyall. Thefamilyofferedspecialthanks tohisfamilyandfriendsfortheir support.

Inadditiontohisparents,Morris waswelcomedhomebyhiswife, PhyllisHarmon,andhissiblings Edgar“Buff”Morrisandhiswife, Edith,Oscar“Spark” Morris,Noah “Chub”Morrisandhiswife,Millie, EllenMorris,Delema(Morris) Streetandherhusband,Richard StreetSr.,Alberta(Morris)Coursey andherhusband,Johnny,Preston LeeMorrisandWalter“Pookie” Morris.Heissurvivedbyhisdaughter,WandaRadish,andherhusband, Robert;grandson,SheaRadish,and hiswife,Heather;andthreegreatgrandchildren,Drew,VannandZeke. Heisalsosurvivedbysisters-in-law Sylvia(Harmon)MorrisandZaidee Morris;andmanybelovednieces, nephewsanddearfriends.

AfuneralserviceforMorriswill beheldat11a.m.onFriday,May3, 2024,atWatsonFuneralHomein Millsboro,Del.,wherefriendsand familymayvisitbeginningat10p.m. IntermentwillfollowatHarmony CemeteryinMillsboro.Inlieuof flowersdonationsmaybemade,in Morris’name,toDelawareHospice, 100PatriotsWay,Milford,DE 19963.Morris’lifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

MargaretAnnOlson,75

MargaretAnnOlson,75,of OceanView,Del.,passedaway peacefullyathomeonApril24, 2024.Shewasborninthenation’s capitalonAug.24,1948,daughterof thelateHermanandNormaOlson.

Shelivedafullandadventurous life,travelingtheworldbeforeshe settledintheBethanyBeach,Del., area.Withherbubblypersonality andwonderfulsenseofhumor,she

hadasuccessfulcareerincustomer serviceatResortQuest.Familymembersandfriendshavefondmemories ofalltheanimalssherescuedandher loveofhorses.

Olsonissurvivedbyhertwochildren,LisaDaisey-DiFeboandPaul Daisey;andherbrother,Donald Olson.

Inlieuofflowers,donationscan bemadetotheSPCAbyvisiting https://bvspca.org/donate/donationform.

AfuneralserviceforOlsonwillbe heldat3p.m.onFriday,May3, 2024,atMelson’sFuneralHomein OceanView,Del.,wherefriendsand familymaygatherat2p.m.

AdolphJ.‘Al’SiedleckiJr.,90 AdolphJ.“Al”SiedleckiJr.,90,of OceanCity,Md.,passedawayon Friday,April26,2024,atMacky& PamStansellHouseCoastalHospice inBerlin,Md.HewasborninBaltimore,Md.,sonofthelateAdolf SiedleckiandMary(Lachowska) Siedlecki.

Hewasaprojectmanagerfor BethlehemSteel.Hewasamember ofSt.LukeCatholicChurch,Polish AmericanClubofDelmarvaandwas inductedintheUniversityofBaltimoreSoccerHallofFamein2010. HewasalsoaU.S.Armyveteran.

Siedleckiwasprecededindeath bythreebrothers,StanleySiedlecki, WalterSiedleckiandFrancis Siedlecki;andthreesisters,Sister MarySylvesterCSSF,Genevieve WojtysiakandAlbertaWysocki.He issurvivedbyhiswifeof64years, ShirleyC.Siedlecki;twosons,Bryan Siedleckiandhiswife,Ly nda,and JeffreySiedlecki;agranddaughter, KaylaSiedlecki;andhissisterBernadinePecora.

AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldat11a.m.onTuesday,May7, 2024,atSt.LukeCatholicChurchin OceanCity,Md.,wherefriendsmay callanhourbeforetheMass.Inlieu offlowers,donationsinhismemory maybemadetoCoastalHospice–StansellHouse,1500OceanPkwy, OceanPines,MD21811,orbyvisitingwww.coastalhospice.org/stansellhouse-giving/.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

PrenticeW.Tingle,85

PrenticeW.Tingle,85,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onApril27,2024,attheCountry RestHomeinGreenwood,Del.He wasborninDagsboro,Del.,sonof thelateHoraceI.TingleandHilda M.(Steen)Tingle.

TinglewasagraduateofJohnM. ClaytonHighSchool,intheClassof 1956.HeworkedforDelmarva Powerfor34years,retiringin1994. HewasamemberofSalemChurch

inSelbyville.Heenjoyedworkingin theyardandlovedwatchingauto racing.

Inadditiontohisparents,Tingle wasprecededindeathbyhisdaughter,LeanneL.Tingle.Heissurvived byhislovingwifeof62years,Julia Ann(Pepper)Tingle;andadaughter, NancyT.West,andherhusband, MichaelW.West.Heisalsosurvived byasister,FalynTingle,andtwo brothers,BrianTingleandGary Tingle,andtheirfamilies.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldat 2p.m.onThursday,May2,2024,at DagsboroRedmenCemeteryin Dagsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinPrentice’snametoSalem Church,P.O.Box410,Selbyville,DE 19975.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

PaulAlbertWeisbrod,87

PaulAlbertWeisbrod,87,of OceanView,Del.,andformerlyof Buckingham,Pa.,passedawayApril 23,2024,atBeebeHealthcarein Lewes,Del.HewasbornFeb.3, 1937,inBurholme,Pa.,asonofthe lateGeorgeWeisbrodandMary (Powell)Weisbrod.

Weisbrodproudlyservedhis countryintheU.S.Armyduringthe KoreanWar.HeretiredfromMa BellTelephoneCompanyin Philadelphia,Pa.,in1996,after40 yearsofservice.InJulyof1998,he movedtoSavannah’sLandingin OceanView,andbecameapool monitorandblockcaptain.Hewas anavidEaglesfanwholovedfishing, boatingandhisMiatasportscar.He belongedtoMood,aMiataCarClub inDelaware,andwasalsoamember ofthe9:59BoardwalkGroup.

Weisbrodwasprecededindeath byhissonPaulM.WeisbrodJr.who passedawayFeb.26,2024.Heissurvivedbyhiswifeof65years,Marie (Vandegrift)Weisbrod;hischildren LindaRaeSeroskie(andTony), JamesWeisbrod(andCheryl),DeborahGhering(andKurt)andGeorge Weisbrod;eightgrandchildren;three great-granddaughters;andseveral niecesandnephews.

Aprivateservicewillbeheldat theDelawareVeteransMemorial CemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedcontributionsbemadeinWeisbrod’s nametoDelawareHospiceCenter, 100PatriotsWay,Milford,DE 19963.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfunealservices.com.

KathleenM. ‘Kathy’Whitman,73

KathleenM.“Kathy”Whitman, 73,ofHarbeson,Del.,passedaway peacefullyonWednesday,April10, 2024,atherhome.Shewasbornin Wilmington,Del.,onApril20,1951, daughterofthelateJames McLaughlinandRita(Iiori) McLaughlin.

Sheretiredfromworkasassistant manageratthePNCBankinRehobothBeach,Del.,aftermorethan 40yearsofservice.Shelovedmusic, thebeach,classicmoviesandtraveling,andhadastrongfaithinGod.

Hergreatestjoyinlifewasbeinga mothertoheronlydaughteranda grandmothertoherfourgrandchildren,whomsheloveddearly.She wasakind,caringandgivingperson whoalwaysputtheneedsofher familybeforeherown.Shewasa strong,independentwomanwho facedeverychallengeinlifewith courage,dignityandgrace.Shewasa sourceofinspirationandwillbe deeplymissedbyeveryonewhose livesshetouched.

Inadditiontoherparents,Whitmanwasprecededindeathbya brother,MartinMcLaughlinSr.She issurvivedbyheronlydaughter, MeganMitchellandherhusband, Jamie,ofLewes,Del.;fourgrandchildren,Jaymes,Ellie,Dominicand

Adelina;abrother,JamesMcLaughlinofWilmington,Del.;twosisters, LorettaMcCulloughandherhusband,Roger,ofNewark,Del.,and JoanneWhiteandherhusband, Richard,ofLewes;andasister-inlaw,LorraineMcLaughlinof Newark,Del. AMasswillbeheldat11:30a.m. onMay8,2024,atMaryMotherof PeaceCatholicChurch,Mt.Joy Road,Millsboro,Del.,wherefriends andfamilymaygatherpriortothe Massat10:30a.m.Theeulogywill beginat11:15a.m.,priortothe Mass.IntermentwillbeheldprivatelyatAllSaintsCemeteryin Wilmington,Del,atalaterdate.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggested memorialcontributionsinWhitman’snametotheLongNeckCheer Centerbyvisitingwww.cheerde.com ortheAlzheimer’sAssociationby visitingwww.alz.org.Condolences maybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

erstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5p.m. Newplayersaremorethanwelcome,so joinatanytime.Allcampaignsarestructuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay,sono stringsareattached,buttheydoplayevery week.Thisissuitableforages10and older.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

May29

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SpotlightDelaware— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.foraSpotligh tDelaware ListeningSession.SpotlightDelawareisa projectoftheLocalJournalismInitiative,a nonprofitorganizationdedicatedtostrengtheningdemocracyandcommunitiesby strengtheninglocaljournalisminDelaware. SpotlightDEwantstobuildthefutureoflocal newstoserveallDelawarecommunities. Theyarestartingwith“listeningsessions”— where/whatarethestoriesyoucareabout, whyaretheyimportant,howaretheyshared —andhowcanwemakeanimp actto-

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Learn&PlayMahjong— Thefourthcla ssof FrankfordPublicLibrary’snewMahjongsessionwillbeat1p.m.Thefirstsixweeksof thesessionwillbeguidedinstructionfollowedbycoachedplayintheweeksthatfollow.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindthemonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

AdultGames— F rankfordPublicLibraryhosts “Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1p.m.Join agrowinggroupofpatronstoplaygamesin theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dominoes,Scrabbleandcardgames.

LegoClub— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts Legobuildersofalllevelstoa4p.m.club whereparticipantscanengagetheirimaginationandbuildtheirlatestLegocreation.This isforages6andolder.

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May30

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative wr itinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.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.

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New‘EerieDelaware’booksettopublishatendofmonth

ArcadiaPublishingrecentlyannouncedtheforthcomingpublicationof “EerieDelaware:ChillingTalesfrom theFirstState,”anewhistoryofthe areabyauthorJoshuaHitchens.

“TheFirstStatemaybesmall,but everycornerofitisfilledwithstrange andunusualhistory.Horrifyingtalesof ghostshauntplacesbotholdandnew.

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BuildingRelationshipsWithFutureLeaders— AAUWishosting“BuildingRelationshipswithFutureLeaders”atThe Peninsulafrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.They willalsoannouncethe2024AAUW-CG ScholarshipWinners.

SummerPlanters— TheDelawareBotanic

TheCastlecontainsmanystoriesof mysteriousspecters,butthemysteryof thehouse’sfirstownersisthetruly creepytale.ThelegendoftheDevil’s Road,calledamythbysome,willchill yourbonesandmakeyourspinetingle. Inastatesoclosetothesea,storiesof murderandmayhemincludepiracyand maybeevencannibalism.Delawarena-

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FRIDAY

Great Performances (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

In an effort to compose a piece of music for the very first time, host Scott Yoo looks for assistance from others in the music world, including composer Stuart Goodyear and bassist and pianist Susan Cahill, and inspiration from his Japanese heritage.

Zillow Gone Wild (41) HGTV 10:30 p.m.

Based on the popular Instagram account of the same name, this new series takes a look at some of the craziest houses available for sale on the popular real estate website. Host Jack McBrayer tours houses that will leave viewers amazed and curious.

SATURDAY

150th Kentucky Derby (11) WBAL 2:30 p.m.

It’s time for the most thrilling two minutes in sports. The prestigious Kentucky Derby celebrates its historic 150th edition at the iconic Churchill Downs track. The world’s finest thoroughbreds vie for the chance to etch their names into racing lore.

I Am Johnny Cash (3) CW 8 p.m.

Utilizing 12 of Johnny Cash’s greatest songs, this tribute examines the life, expression and music of the legendary country entertainer, best known for hits such as “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and many more.

SUNDAY

PGA Tour Golf

(6) WBOC 3 p.m.

Jason Day found himself atop the leaderboard after the final round at last year’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a score of -23, while K.H. Lee captured the trophy in ’21 and ’22. Expect big crowds and an exciting finish at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

Call the Midwife (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Just who is the most popular in Poplar? As the town votes for its Mother of the Year, a visitor surprises Miss Higgins (Georgie Glen) in this season finale. Then, Sister Monica (Judy Parfitt) causes an uproar and Trixie (Helen George) gets advice.

Teams TBA(N)(Live)

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MONDAY

Bob Hearts Abishola (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.

It’s been an amazing run for this critically-acclaimed comedy, but it bids viewers adieu with this series finale. It all started when Bob (Billy Gardell), a middle-aged business owner, fell in love with his cardiac nurse, Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku).

Below Deck (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Captain Kerry might just be growing weary of very demanding guests, especially when they seem to be focused solely on disappointing daddy. But Sunny and Ben struggle with cold shoulders while Chef Anthony thinks the tasting menu might be too much.

Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Moving to Mars isn’t coming to “House Hunters” anytime soon, but NASA psychologists are working to help astronauts prepare for the extreme isolation of the planned three-year trip. This documentary follows the psychologists working the final frontier.

TUESDAY

The Voice (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Tonight, the stakes are higher than ever, as the voting results from the top 12 live performances are revealed, but only nine artists will continue on to the live semi-final. Eight artists will be voted through, while four perform for an instant save.

Police 24/7 (3) CW 8 p.m.

Reminiscent of “Cops,” this action-packed series premiere offers raw and unfiltered access to various police and sheriff’s departments across the U.S. as they work 24/7 to keep the streets safe. From drug dealers to car chases, the police are on the job.

FBI: Most Wanted (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Season 5 of this popular “FBI” spinoff series continues, with each new episode following as a highly-trained division of the Bureau is tasked with tracking and capturing notorious criminals placed on the “Most Wanted” list. Roxy Sternberg stars.

WEDNESDAY

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Under most circumstances, you would do anything to avoid contact with a grizzly bear. But Grizzly 399 is a celebrity of sorts in Grand Teton National Park. This documentary follows 399 as she raises a large litter of cubs in the spotlight.

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

In this series finale, host Ari Wallach takes a look at how humans often conceptualize the future, why there is an obsession with thinking the future will be bigger and better than what came before and how the future isn’t as set in stone as some believe.

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

Can Frank (Joel McHale) finally get the redemption he so desperately seeks from his old job in this season finale? Or has his cold heart been warmed by the fuzzy, cute and weird co-workers he spends time with? Also stars Vella Lovell and Ravi Patel.

THURSDAY

Selena + Restaurant (43) FOOD 7 p.m.

Chef Marcel Vigneron has turned Hollywood’s Lemon Grove restaurant into a must-visit joint. Selena hits the hotspot and is greeted by three dishes that are out of this world. Together, they create a colorful dish with unusual ingredients.

Next Level Chef (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

After weeks of mentoring contestants through a mix of culinary challenges, chefs Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais prepare one final act of attrition. The remaining chefs have one last opportunity to prove themselves before one is crowned.

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

From the bright lights of Hollywood to the bright lights of a football stadium, A-listers Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have traded in their scripts for some kits, now leading Wrexham AFC. As Season 3 continues, their hopes for a win remain high.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SenioracepitcherMeganDaiseyextendedhermagictothebatter’sbox.

TheShenandoahUniversitycommit contributedatwo-runhomertogowith herpitchingheroicsina3-0Indian RiverHighSchoolgirls’softballtriumphovervisitingDelmaronTuesday, April30.

Thevictorysnappedatwo-gameIndians’losingstreakandimprovedtheir recordto8-5overalland7-3inHenlopenConferenceplay.

Daiseyhurledatwo-hitcompletegame shutoutthatincluded14strikeouts.Theacerighthander’sninth double-digitwhifftotaloftheseason

IndianRivercatcherJazminMayfield,above,catchesaballinfourthinningonThursday,April25.Aboveright,IRpitcherMegan Daiseyputsforcebehindapitch.Right,IR’sGracieHobanatbatduringthegame.

broughtherseasontotaltoanastounding141.Shealsoissuedfivewalksbut wasabletopitchoutofaone-outbasesloadedjaminthevisitors’sixthinning.

Daiseyalsohelpedherselfandthe teamattheplatewithherfirstcareer homer,atwo-runshotinthehome team’ssecondframethatextendeda1-0 leadto3-0.Sheconnectedona2-2 pitch,drivingtheballhighoverthecenterfieldfence.Seniorthird-baseman OliviaHitchens,whorippedaone-out double,alsoscored.Hitchensfinished thegamewithtwooftheIndians’six hits.

hadopenedtheinningwithabasehit. DelmarjuniorcatcherEmilySmith andfreshmanfirst-basemanCheyanne WilleyweretheonlyWildcatstoregister ahitagainstDaisey.Freshman pitcherMacyRickardshurledathreehitcompletegame,fanningthreeand walkingtwofortheWildcats,whofell to5-7overalland3-5inconferenceaction.

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sixthinningfortheGreen&Gold’s onlyrunofthegame.

GoldenKnights’seniorpitching aceMadgeLayfieldscatteredseven hitsandfanned11whileyielding twowalks.Daiseypitchedathree-hit completegame,allowingthreewalks andfanning10toreach127whiffs fortheseason.

SussexCentral(9-2overalland81inconferenceplay)scoredfour timestobreakascorelesstieinthe topofthesixthonanIndians’error, anRBI-singlebyMayfield,senior CatherineHassler’ssacrificeflyRBI andarun-producingrundownplay. Megan’smagiccarriesIRgirls’softballpastDelmar,3-0

Juniorsecond-basemanJillianCoulbournknockedinIR’sfirstruninthe openingframewithasacrificeflythat chasedhomejuniorSophieScurci,who

TheIndiansendedtheir14-inningscorelessstreakbutsuffered theirsecondstraightsetback. HitchensrippedanRBI-singleto chasehomefreshmanParker O’Shieldswithtwooutsinthehome

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IRHSSportsReport

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Afterbeingoutforroughlyamonth duetoinjury,IndianRiverHighSchool seniorSarahLydicmadeherlongawaitedreturntothelinksonTuesday, April30,inaHenlopenAthleticConferencetiltwithperennialpowerhouseCaesarRodneyatWildQuailGolf& CountryClub.

Notevenamedalist-earning36onthe cardfromLydicwasenoughagainstthe Ridersastheyflexedtheircollectiveeffortstocruisetoa146-207winoverthe Indians.CRisateamloadedwithseniors andjuniors,andthatexperienceisclearly payingoffinbigwaysthisyear.Senior JosephCrissmanandjuniorGavinGarrisoneach matchedLydic’sstrongperformancewithroundsof36aswell,tojoinher onthemedalistline.

CR’spairofjuniorfemalegolferseach shotverywellandarelikelytobeinthe huntduringthepostseason,withLydic. ReaganGarnseyandKristaBrosiusfired a37and39,respectively.SeniorteammatesEvanGebhartandCarterMiklus cameinwitha37and43oftheirown.

AtrioofIRgolfers—twoofwhich arejustsophomores—eachfinishedtheir roundswithascoreof57.TravisGosnell andPaolaMunozGarciaarethetwo sophomores,whileseniorPatrickSharkey wasthethirdgolferinthatmix.

Girls’lacrosse Indianscome-from-behind forwin

ChloeHarriseachnettedthreegoalsto helpleadtheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’lacrosseteamtoa9-8winoverhost LakeForestinaHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisionbattle.

SeniorLillyAnthonyaddedapairof goalsandanassistfortheIndians,while seniorAlexandraGutierrezalsochippedin withagoal.KylieHarriswasalsocredited withtwoassists.GoalieChloeMegee madesevensavestoearnthewinbetween thepipes.

KylieHarrisnowhas214careergoals, with44ofthosegoalscomingthisseason. Theseniorcontinuestocementherselfas oneofthebestgirls’lacrosseplayersinthe state.Withjustafewgamesleft inher high-schoolcareer,shewillcontinueto growherschool-recordscoringtitleto heightsthatmightnotbeovertaken.

Thewinsnappedatwo-gamelosing streakfortheIndians,whonowsporta4-7 overallmarkwithfourgamesremaining. TheyweretohostDoveronWednesday, May1,(afterCoastalPointpresstime)for SeniorRecognitionNight.Seniorsbeing honoredincludeKylieHarris,LillyAnthony,AlexandraGutierrezandClaire Johnson.

IndianRiverHighSchoolseniortennisplayerswererecognizedduringtheirfinal homematchoftheregularseasononTuesday,April30,a5-0winoverDover. SeeSPORTSREPORTpage71

SeniorKylieHarrisandfreshman

TUCKER

Sophomore/Girls’ Soccer

The talented sophomore forward scored on a fantastic shot from 30 yards out to propel the IR girls’ soccer team past Henlopen Conference rival Smyrna, 1-0 on Thursday, April 25. Tucker, who has scored at least one point in six of the Indians’ eight games this season, netted her fifth goal of the campaign on an assist from sophomore forward Kamdyn Shockley. Allie’s timely marker helped the Indians improve to 5-2-1 overall and 5-1-1 in conference play.

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IRvolleyballstandoutDotolidisplayskillshothecreatedinItaly

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theballexplodeswhenitleaveshis righthand.

Theorb’svelocityhurtlesitoverthe net.Theoffering’sspeedandmovement bothincreaseasitzeroesinonarival volleyballplayer.

LuigiDotoli’sexplosivekillshot catchestheopponentbysurprise,overpoweringhimandsendinghimintoa clumsystumbleasthevolleyballricochetsintothenearbybleachers.

Itisakillshotthatwascreated,improveduponandfirmlyrootedinthe southernenvironsofItaly.

Studyingandcompeting intheUSA

LuigiDotoli(rhymeswith“totally”) lovesAmerica.

HearrivedinFrankfordlastSeptember,settlinginwithhishostfamily,DorinaandPasqualeMartirano,aspartof astudentexchangeprogram.

The5-foot-11junioroutsidehitter wasbornandraisedinthecityof Lucera,Italy.Itishometomorethan 34,000peoplewithintheprovinceof FoggiaandtheregionofApulia.His hometownsitsonaflatknollin theTavolierePlainsnearthefootof the DaunianMountainsinsouthern Italy,about180milessoutheastofthe EternalCityofRome.

“WhenIarrivedinAmerica,everythingwasnewtome,”saidDotoli.“Fortunately,Istartedtolearnnewthingsat schoolandhaddifferentclassesduring theyear.IfindthatmostofthethingsI studyherearemoreinterestingthan whatIhavestudiedinItalybecausethe topicsaremoreengagingandcloserto ourgeneration.”

Thatmerelyscratchesthesurfaceof

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LuigiDotoli,anexchangestudentfrom Italy,hasbeenshowingtheskillshe learnedgrowingupinhishomecountry.

anydiscussionabouttheeducational differencesbetweenthetwonations.

“Duringthethirdyearofmiddle schoolinItaly,studentsmustdecide whattypeofhighschooltheywillattend,”Dotolisaid.“Eachhighschoolis devotedtooneof12subjects,including business,science,fashion,cookingand linguistics.Studentsattendingoneof thesehighschoolsalsostudyadozen assignedsubjects.Theydonothavethe opportunitytoselectthecurriculumas theAmericanstudentsdo.”

AccordingtoDotoli,studentsin Italyattendtheirhighschoolsforfive yearsandarerequiredtobeinclass fromMondaythroughSaturdayfrom8

a.m.to1p.m.

“Studentsthenreturnhomefor lunchwiththeirfamilies,”hesaid.“In America,studentsseemtohavealot morefunbecausetheyhavepartieslike theprom,homecomingandpeprallies. Andtheyhaveschoolsports,whichwe don’thaveinItaly.”

StudentsinItalymayonlyplay sportsfortheequivalentofAmerica’s travelteams.Therearenosportsaffiliatedwiththeirschools.

“Thegamestherearemorecompetitiveandarecoachedwithmorerigidity,” hesaid.“Thebiggestdifferenceisthat theliberoherecanservetheball.”

Theterm“libero,”whichwasintroducedinItalyinthe1980s,means “free.”Theplayerinthatpositionisfree toroamthebacklinetoplaydefense, andhasveryfewlimitationsregarding rotationsandsubstitutions.

AccordingtoDotoli,thevolleyball seasoninhisnativelandstartsatthe endofAugustandrunsthroughMay.

“Wehavethreepracticesperweek, andthegamesareplayedduringthe weekends,”hesaid.“HereinAmerica, theseasonlastsjustforspring,andwe practiceeverydayandplaytwoorthree gamesperweek.”

AtIndianRiverHighSchool,Dotoli benefitedtremendouslyfromplayingas amemberoftheboys’soccersidelast fall.Practicingandplayingwithteammatessignificantlyenhancedhissocial life.

“Makingnewfriendswasn’tthateasy atthebeginningoftheschoolyear,”he said.“Playingsoccerandpracticingwith ourschool’sgirls’volleyballteaminthe fallhelpedmetogettoknowmorepeopleandmakemorefriends.Theconcept offriendshipisdifferentinItaly,becausethere,it’seasytospendtimewith yourfriends.InItaly,youdon’tneeda car,andyoucanwalkaroundtownwith

acquaintances.Whenyou’reintheir company,thereisnoshortageoffun and goodtimes.”

Thinkingabouthisfuture

Dotoliisbeginningtothinkabout thefuturebeyondhisfinalyearofhigh schoolin2024-2025.

“I’dliketoreturntoAmericaafter myfinalyearinItalytoplayvolleyball incollege,”hesaid.“Thisismoreofa dreamthanareality,becauseIknow howharditistoplaycollegesports.My otheroptionistostudyeconomicsin collegeinItalyor—ifIhavetheopportunity—gotonorthernEurope.”

Fornow,Dotolicontinuestostudyin the classroomandhelphisboys’volleyballteammatesqualifyfortheDIAA stateplayoffs.Inadditiontohiskillshot fromEurope,heisalsoamongthe team’sleadersfordigs—savingwouldbespikeslaunchedbytheopposing team.TheIndianswere6-4overalland 3-4inHenlopenConferenceplayheadingintoahomematchagainstCape HenlopenonWednesday,May1.

“Ourcoaches–MikeMarkovic,Jay ClarkandChadZook—aregreat coachesbecausetheyknowthegame andtheyunderstandusasplayers,”said Dotoli. “IlikehowCoachMiketrains usbecauseweworkhardandhavefun. He’snewtotheteam,likeme,soIfeel morecomfortabletalkingwithhimand askingforhisadvice.CoachJayisatrue masterofvolleyball,andwithhisadvice Ihaveimprovedmyplayingskillsand myverticaljump.And,whenCoach Chadseesthatwearefeelingdown afterabadplay,hetalkswithusand helpsustorecover.”

“Luigiisaverystrongall-around player,”saidheadcoachMarkovic.“He

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SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•CarlaVarisco Clockwisefromabove:SusanPenman,ofBallstonLake,N.Y.,isframedby leaveswhileleadingherpodatthemidwaypointofthe2ndAnnual‘TheJourney’5K&1-MileWalkinBethanybenefitingtheMultipleMyelomaResearch FoundationearlySundaymorning.AndrewMcCloskeyofWilmingtonflashesa smileashehitsthemidwaypoint.EmilySiegel,ofWashingtonD.C.,startsoutin frontatthebeginningoftherun/walk.CaitlynMcCormick,LindseyMcCormick, and JamesMcCormick,allofDenton,Md.,inthelaststretch.JoanneAquilino,of OceanView,hitsthemidwaypoint.

IRboys’volleyballlosessecondstraight,3-0atSmyrna

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’volleyballteamdroppedtheirsecondstraight match,3-0,onMonday,April29,atHenlopenConferencerivalSmyrna.

TheIndians(6-4overalland3-4inconferenceaction)weredefeatedbytheEagles (5-5overalland3-3inconferenceplay)by setscoresof25-22twiceand25-21.

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ThevisitingIndianssawtheirfourgamewinningstreakendwitha3-2lossat CaesarRodneyonFriday,April26.

IndianRiverdroppedthefifthanddecidingset,16-14,afterforcingthedeciding competitionwitha25-16victoryinthe fourthset.

TheIndians(6-3overalland4-3in conferenceplay)alsowontheopeningset, 29-27.

TheRiders(8-2overalland5-2inconferencecompetition)wonsetstwoand threebyscoresof25-22and25-16,respectively,tosweepthetwo-gameseasonseries.

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ThevisitingIndianspostedtheirfourth

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IndianRiver’sLuigiDotolismacksashotpastBrandywine’sHansBober(10)andHenryNelson(3)onMonday,April22.

straightvictorybya3-1scoreatDelmarva ChristianonWednesday,April24.

TheIndiansimprovedto6-2overall afterwinningthefirsttwosetsofthenon-

conferencematch-upbyscoresof25-14 and25-22,respectively.Theyclinchedthe triumphbywinningthefourthset,25-10.

TheRoyals,whofellto3-5overall,cut

IRHS’sleadtotwosetstoonebycapturing thethirdsetbyascoreof25-20.

IRbaseballlosesdivisionshowdowntoDelmar,7-6

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thisonewasagut-punch.

AtalentedandaggressiveIndian RiverHighSchoolbaseballteamdominatedthefirstfiveinningsandtooka four-runleadintotheseventhframe. ButvisitingHenlopenConferencerival Delmarralliedforfiverunsinthetopof theseventhandheldontodefeatthe Indians,7-6,inakeySouthernDivision showdownonTuesday,April30.

JuniorBlairDavisrippedatwo-out two-rundoubleintothegapinleft-centerfieldtoplatethetyingandgo-ahead runsfortheWildcats,whohaddrawn towithin6-5onjuniorRyderKeidel’s two-runsingle.SophomoreKane Nibletthadknockedinthefirstrunof theinningbydrawingabases-loaded walktomakeit6-3.

Delmar(8-5overalland4-4inconferenceplay),whichscoreditsfirstruns ofthegameonKeidel’stwo-runsingle inthevisitors’sixth,tookamajorstep towardsecuringtheSouthernDivision title.AvictoryonThursday,May2,over visiting SussexAcademy(afterCoastal Pointpresstimethisweek)would punchtheirtickettotheconferencetitle gamescheduledforFriday,May17,at CaesarRodneyHighbeginningat4:15 p.m.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverbaserunnerLandenErbedartsbacksafelytothebag,asSussexCentral firstbasemanLoganMicinowskicatchesalatethrow.

IndianRiver(7-7overalland4-6in conferenceplay)lostitsthirdstraight gamedespiteplayingnear-perfectbaseballforfiveinnings.TheIndianstooka 1-0leadonfreshmanoutfielderLanden Erbe’sRBI-singleinthefirstinning, andmadeit2-0inthesecondframeon freshmanfirst-basemanTyWebber’s run-scoringsingle.Thehometeam doubleditsadvantageto4-0inthe fourthonatwo-runsinglebysophomorecatcherRickyWiggins.

TheIndiansscoredsinglerunsinthe

fifthandsixthinningsonawildpitch andanRBI-singlebyjuniorpinch-hitterCethBireley,respectively,fora6-2 lead.

JuniorshortstopChaseRuley smackedthreeoftheIndians’10hits, andsophomorerighthanderDylan Grisepitchedeffectivelyintotheseventh inning.

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thegamewithsixstronginnings,during whichhestruckouteightandallowed justtwohits.ButthevisitingSallies hungonforanon-conferencevictory onSaturday,April27.

FreshmanfirstbasemanTyWeber ignitedaseventh-inningrallyattempt byblastinghisfirstcareerhomerun overtheleftfieldfence.Sophomore catcherRickWigginsledofftheseventhwithabasehit,andIRHSwas poised totieorwinthegamewithrunnersatsecondandthirdandoneout, andwiththebasesloadedandtwo down.

ButSallies’relieverJamesLaiearned thesaveinsupportofstarterJackRossi, whostruckoutsixandpitchedone-hit shutoutbaseballforsixinningstoearn thewin.RossialsopitchedoutoffifthinningtroubleafterWeberandsophomoreKaydenVaughtputrunnerson secondandthirdwithnobodyout.

MatthewSpeicher’stwo-rundouble gaveSalesianuma2-0leadinthethird inning.Salsaddedtheeventualgamewinnerinthefifth,whenMichaelDellaOssostolesecondbaseandraced homeontheensuingthrowingerror. FreshmanrighthanderLandonFiels pitchedascorelessseventhinningfor theGreen&Gold.

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Knight,Petersonpropelgirls’soccerpasthostLakeForest,2-1

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomoreforwardsBrynnKnight andEllaPetersoneachscoredgoalsto helpleadtheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’soccerteampasthostLakeForest, 2-1,inaHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionmatchonTuesday,April 30.

Petersonscoredherteam-leading sixthgoaltogivetheGreen&Golda 1-0leadjustnineminutesintothe match.Shedeftlyconvertedapassfrom sophomoreforwardAllieTucker.

Knightnettedtheeventualgamewinnerinthe58thminutebyscoring her secondgoaloftheseason.Herbulletbrokea1-1tiethatwascreatedfive minutesearlieronagoalbySpartan’s seniorCarlieColeman.

SeniorgoalkeeperAlexDavidson madesixsavestosecurethetriumphfor theIndians,whoimprovedto6-3-1

overalland5-2-1inconferenceplay.

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TheIndianssurrenderedthegame’s onlygoalwithaminuteremainingin thefirsthalfatPaduaAcademyon Monday,April29.

FreshmanforwardCharlotte McDerbyhitthebackofthenetwith anassistbysophomoremidfielderAudreyKehnerforthePandas,whoimprovedto5-5overall.

SeniorgoalkeeperAlexDavidson madeeightsavesfortheIndians,who fellto5-3-1overall.Davidsonhasalso combinedfortwowhitewashesintandemwithfreshmanCatherineBunting.

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IRHSsophomoreAllieTucker scoredthegame’sonlygoalinthe63rd

minuteonThursday,April25,andthe Indiansplayedairtightdefensetorebound fromatoughlosstoSussex Academytwodaysearlier.

“ThegirlshadanexcellentperformanceagainstatopDivisionOneteam,” saidIRSDsoccerheadcoachBrandt Mais.“Iwasreallyproudoftheresiliencetheydisplayedafterthetough losstoSussexAcademy.”

Tucker,whohasscoredatleastone pointinsixoftheIndians’eightgames thisseason,nettedherteam-leading fifthgoalofthecampaignonanassist fromsophomoreforwardKamdyn Shockley.

“Alliescoredonafantasticshotfrom 30yardsoutthatwentoffthepostto winthegame,”saidMais.“AndKammieShockleyprovidedaperfectassist ontheplay.”

SeniorgoalkeeperAlexDavidson madeeightsaves,notchinghersecond shutoutoftheseasonandthe16th

whitewashofherfour-yearcareer. Davidsonwasthebeneficiaryofan airtightdefensethatkeptmidfielder andVillanovaUniversitycommitDesireeZapataoffthescoresheet.

“KeepingZapatascorelesswasa massiveteamaccomplishmentandeffort,especiallyforourdefendersand Alex,”saidMais.“Zapatahadscored14 goals,andineverygameshe’dplayedin thisyearexceptforus,SussexTechand Middletown,whichistheNo.1-ranked teaminthestate.

“Thegirlsshowedgreatfight,displayedgoodsoccerand,moreimportantly,excellentcharacterforamassive win,”addedMais.“I’mexcitedtosee whatthesecondhalfoftheseasonhas instoreforus.”

IndianRiverimprovedto5-2-1 overalland4-2-1inconferenceplay. Smyrnafellto3–5-1overalland33-1inconferencecompetition.

Berkheimerleadsgirls’track-and-fieldtowinatLaurel

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

JuniorTerraBerkheimerwasthe topindividualpoint-scorer,leading theundefeatedIndianRiverHigh girls’track-and-fieldteamtoa11327victoryoverhostLaurelonTuesday,April23.

OldeTymers SoftballLeague begins27thseason

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague (OTS)openedits27thseasononTuesday,April30,attheChurchofGod fieldsinDagsboro.Thecircuitiswelcomingfournewlocalsponsorsand teamsthisseason—theTownofSelbyville,BeachDetailing,WarrenStation FamilyRestaurantandCoastalChiropractic.Morethan200registeredplayersparticipateincompetitivesoftballon Tuesdays,WednesdaysandThursdays foroneofthe16squads.

The leaguewillwelcome10new membersintoitsHallofFameonSaturday,May18,withabanquetatthe AmericanLegionPost28inOakOrchard.Abakedzitidinnerwillbe served.Banquetticketscost$30per personandmustbepurchasedinadvanceatthefield.

TheOTSisopentoplayerswhoare 60orolder.Anopenpracticeisavailable toallmembersonMondaymorningsat thesoftballfields.

Formoreinformation,visitthe league’swebsiteathttps://www.teampages.com/leagues/118816oremailthe OTSatotssoftball@gmail.net.

TheIRHSboy’strack-and-field squadwasn’tasfortunate,droppinga 93-52verdicttothehostBulldogs.

JuniorCadeDonnellywasthetop

Berkheimercapturedfirstplacein threeevents—thelongjump,triple jumpandthehighjump.Herheroics enabledtheIndianstoimprovetheir won-lostrecordto4-0ontheseason.

individualpoint-scorerfortheboys aftercapturingfirst-placefinishesin boththe1,600-and800-meter events.

ThesetbackdroppedtheGreen& Goldto2-2ontheseason.

NOW OPEN IN OCEAN VIEW!

DozensofathletesfromPennsylvania,Maryland,Washington,D.C., acrossDelaware,andasfarawayas SouthCarolinahaveregisteredtotake partinthesecondannualFortMiles RunThroughHistory5KRunWalkon Sunday,May5,atCapeHenlopenState Park.

ProceedsfromtheRunThrough History5KRunWalkbenefittheFort MilesMuseum,whichishousedundergroundinBattery519attheparkand showsthedailylifeofthesoldiersand civiliansbasedthereduringWorldWar

II.FortMilesdefendedtheDelaware coast againstenemyshipswithits32 guns,minesandsearchlightsinWorld WarII.

JimPierce,presidentofFortMiles Museum,saidCapeHenlopenState Park’snaturalbeautymakesitagreat venueforthe5K.

“Thisraceisattractingparticipants fromourneighboringstatesandasfar asSouthCarolina.They’llhavegreat sceneryinoneofthefinestparksonthe EastCoast,”hesaid.“Andthey’llhavea chancetoexperienceourFortMiles Museumandlearnitshistory.”

Pierceaddedhisgratitudetorace partnersDelawareStateParksand Races2Run,andeventsponsorsincludingJackLingoRealtor,Atlantic Liquors,BellaTerraLLC,theSchimmelFamilyinmemoryofDr.Gary Wray,McDonald’s(theMeolicompanies),GraulichBuilders,Community BankDelaware,DeweyBeachLions Club,SurfBagel,NicolaPizza,the CoochFamilyinmemoryofEdward W.CoochJr.,CarrieLingoTeam,MP ProjectsandTheStarboard.

Theracebeginsat9a.m.atthefort’s OrientationBuildingandendswitha post-racepartyatTheOverlook,the FortMileseventsvenuewithaviewof theocean.BigOysterBrewerywillhost theafter-party,offeringlightfoodand beverages.

Registrationopensat8a.m.onthe dayoftheevent,andtheracestartsat9 o’clock.Thepre-raceentryfeeis$30 (untilnoon,Thursday,May2)or$35on thedayoftheevent.Guestfeesare$15 fortheafter-partyand$20atthedoor. Registrationanddetailsareonlineat https://raceroster.com/events/2024/847 83/2nd-annual-fort-miles-5k-runwalk/teams.

Lastyear,about170peopletookpart intheinauguralRaceThroughHistory, witheightDelawareresidentsfinishing inthetop10.

Boys’lacrosse Indianswintwostraight

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ lacrosseteamavengedanearly-seasonloss toWoodbridgewitha9-6decisionoverthe BlueRaidersonFriday,April26.The ’BridgehadedgedtheIndiansbackon March27bya6-5score.

TheIndianswouldscoreallthegoals theywouldneedinthefirsthalf,jumping outtoa5-1leadafterthefirstquarterof playbeforemakingit8-2atthehalftime intermission.

AidanBinkoscoredfourtimesinthe game,withBryceJohnsonscoringahat trickforthewinners.JohnSpencerand ColeVeirseachchippedinwithsolotallies. NicholasKnightrecordedfourassists, whileSpenceraddedahelperaswell.

IR(5-5)werereadytocontinuetheir road-warriorattitudewhentheytravelto DelmaronWednesday,May1,(after CoastalPointpresstime)andMilfordon Monday,May6,beforereturninghometo TheReservationforadatewithrivalSussexAcademyonWednesday,May8.

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canplayanyposition.Heprovidesleadership,andhe’searnedtherespectofhis teammateswithhisplay.”

Lookingforward tohisreturnhome

Dotoli’shometownofLucura,Italy, isactuallyolderthanRome,hesaid.

“There’sabigcastleatthetopofthe town,andalargehistoricaltowncenter thatincludesacathedralandanamphitheater,”headded.

Luigi’smother,Tonia,hisfather, Pasquale,andhis22-year-oldbrother Giuseppe“werealittlesadwhenIleft forAmerica,becausetheywouldn’tsee me foroneyear.Ifrequentlytalkwith themonthephone,andtheycan’twait formetoreturnhomeinJune,”hesaid. “SincetheyknewIwantedtocometo Americaforayear,theysupportedand helpedme,”saidDotoli.“Iwantto thankmyhostfamily,becausetheyenabledthistohappen.”

AccordingtoDotoli,hejoinedhis hostfamily“atthelastmoment.BecausetheyfrequentlytraveltoItaly,my familyandIwillseetheminthefuture there,”addedDotoli.“Iwillmissthem. DorinaandPasqualeMartiranoarethe besthostparents.They’refunny,and theygivemeadviceforschoolandhelp mealotwithEnglish.Atthebeginning, theyexplainedhowAmericanlifeisand howmuchitisdifferentcomparedto lifeinItaly.Fortunately,bothofthem cancookverywell.”

Boys’tennis

Indiansgetbounce-back winoverDover

Aftersufferingtheirfirstdefeatinsix matches,toperennialpowerCaesarRodney lastweek,theIndianRiverHighSchool boys’tennisteamwasabletogetrightback inthewincolumnwitharesounding5-0 winovervisitingDoveronMonday,April 29.

ThematchwasheldinpartwithSenior RecognitionDayfortheIndians’fiveseniors —CameronBenson,XavierHernandez Sandoval,AlanPhomsouvanh,Caleb RodgersandEvanSprucebank.

TheIndianswouldgiveupjust10points inthefivestraight-setmatches.Sprucebank cruisedtoa6-0,6-0winoverBrandon Diaz-Maldonadoatfirstsingles.Rodgers followedthatupwitha6-3,6-1decision overColeFosteratsecondsingles.Landon Arauzalsoturnedinastrongperformance

at6-0,6-2overtheSenators’Gerardo Chavez.

Indoubles,thefirstduoofBraydenBennetchandHernandezSandovalmadequick workofDover’sJaylenHodgesandHenry ColonDavilaat6-2,6-0.Atseconddoubles, KyleBennetchandPhomsouvanhflipped thescripttoscorea6-0,6-2winoverthe Senators’NathanKlineandJordanMapp.

IR(7-2)wassettoplayitsfinaltwo matchesoftheregularseasonontheroadat PolytechonWednesday,May1,(after CoastalPointpresstime)andatSmyrnaon Friday,May3,beforeparticipatinginthe HenlopenAthleticConferenceChampionshipsonMay10-11atCapeHenlopen HighSchool.

Girls’tennis

Indiansfallina closeonetoSenators

IsabellWisniewskihadthe“matchofthe

day”onMonday,April29,whenshecameup justshortofthedecidingpointintheIndian RiverHighSchoolgirls’tennismatchwith Dover,whichwasa3-2decisioninfavorof theSenators.

Wisnieskiwentthreesetsbutcouldn’t holdontoaone-setlead,droppinga6-4,36,2-6matchatthirdsinglestoDover’sKalisa Chambers.TheIndianssweptthedoubles matchestoputthemselvesina2-2tie,with onlyWisniewski’smatchhanginginthebalance.

Atfirstdoubles,AlisonSwartzandGrace Dealerolledtoa6-2,6-2decisionover Dover’sAlanaJohnsonandArelyOviedoPonce.Atseconddoubles,itwasIR’sSara DeeryandEmeliaWelchpostinga6-1,6-4 winovertheSenators’SheaGepheartand JacquelineEwton.

TheIndians(4-5)weresettohostPolytechonWednesday,May1,(afterCoastal Pontpresstime)forSeniorRecognitionDay beforeanotherhomematchwithSmyrnaon Friday,May3,tocloseouttheregularseason.

Storiesofbeachcombingaroundthe globe,thehistoryandcontinuedmystery oftheRooseveltInletshipwreck,realversusfakeseaglass,andthehealthofthe area’ssurroundingbaysareontheagenda fortheLewesHistoricalSociety’s17th annualMid-AtlanticSeaGlass&Ocean ArtsFestival,setforthefirstweekendof June.

Accordingtothesociety’sexecutivedirector,AndrewLyter,“Seaglassandmaritimeartsareagreatanduniquewayfor folkstoapproachhistory.Thetopicsfor thisyear’slecturesappealtoyouravidhistorians,aswellasseaglassenthusiasts.We aredelightedtowelcomeourfriendsfrom theZwaanendaelMuseumandDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays,amongothers!”

Thefestivalwillofferfourpresentationsthroughouttheweekend.

OnSaturday,June1,at11a.m.,thesite supervisoroftheZwaanendaelMuseum, DevonFilicicchia,willpresentahands-on, interactivesessionontheRooseveltInlet shipwreckthatwasuncoveredinthefallof 2004offthecoastofLewes.Filicicchia willbebringingobjectsfromthemore than60,000unearthedduringthearcheologicalstudyofthe18th-centuryvessel. Thecollectionofartifactsfromtheshipis oneofthelargestmaritimearcheological collectionsintheregion.

Theafternoonlecturewillbepresented byCesarWilliams-Padin,presidentofthe InternationalSeaGlassAssociationboard ofdirectors.Williams-Padinwillspeakon thesubjectof“RealversusFakeSeaGlass —HowtoTelltheDifferenceinanInternetWorld.”Padin,aseaglassartistand avidcollector,isoftenaskedhowaperson candifferentiatebetweenrealandman-

madeshards.Inhispresentation,hewill diveintotheworldofseaglass,offering hisexpertguidanceonfindingauthentic treasuresonline.

“Iinviteparticipantstoexplore,learn andgaintheconfidencetoshopforsea glassasweunravelthedifferencesbetweengenuinebeachandseaglass,versus cleverimitations,”saidWilliams-Padin.

AtnoononSunday,June2,therewill beapresentationfromMarkCarterand AnnaFaganfromtheDelawareCenter fortheInlandBays.Theirpresentationis titled,“Watershed-widePerspectiveofthe InlandBays:TheHiddenScienceSurroundingYouduringyourWalkonthe Beach.”

“Asabeachcombermyself,”saidevent managerNancyLaMotte,“Ioftenoverlookwhatishappeninginthewaterand aroundme,asIamsooftenfocusedon

whatisinfrontofmeinthesand.Mark andAnnawillbeopeningoureyestothe healthofthewaterways andwhatlies withinthemwhichtheyareworkinghard toprotect.”

Speakingat2p.m.onSunday,artist andcollectorHeidiBlake,fromCurrituck, N.C.,willtakeattendeesonapersonal journey.Blake,havinglivedinbothIcelandandPanama,willsharestoriesand piecesofbeachtreasurethatshehascollectedforoverfivedecades.

“IknowthatIhavepiecesinmycollectionthatdateback totheVikings.… Historytellsonitself,”saidBlake.“WhatevercountryI’min,Ijustgorighttothe beach.”

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Blakewillbedisplayinghundredsof beachfindsfromallovertheworld,includingrarepiecesofseaglass,fishing floats,stoppers,porcelainfigurines,clay pipes,sterlingsilverwarefoundonthe beachoriginatingfromtheU.S.Linesand more.

TheMid-AtlanticSeaGlass& CoastalArtsFestivalissetfor9a.m.to4 p.m.onSaturday,June1,andSunday,June 2,rainorshine,ontheLewesHistorical Society’scampusat110Shipcarpenter StreetinLewes.Inadditiontothespeaker series,theeventwillhost75seaglassand coastalartisans,anantique-bottledisplay andshardidentification,glass-blowing demonstrations,avastseaglasscollection, livemusicandfoodeachday. Ticketscost$10eachday,availableat thegateorinadvanceonline.Children12 oryoungerareadmittedfreeofcharge. Formoreinformation,visithistoriclewes.org.Theeventissponsoredby DogfishHead.Allproceedsgotowardthe LewesHistoricalSociety’smissiontopromoteandadvocatesthepreservation,interpretationandculturalenrichmentof theregion,throughmuseumexhibits,educationalprograms,historicalresearchand publications.

PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof theLebanonValleyCollegestudents inductedintoSigmaPiSigmaaspartof thecollege’sInquirycelebration. Thenationalphysicshonorsociety SigmaPiSigmarecognizesoutstanding scholarshipinphysicsandaimstopromoteanattitudeofservice.Members musthavecompleted45credithours and12creditsofphysicscoursework, and haveatleasta3.5GPAinphysics and3.4GPAoverall.Allmembersmust rankintheupperthirdoftheircollege class.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,ispursuingabachelor’s degreeincomputerscienceandmathematicsandphysics.

LearnmoreaboutphysicsatLVCby visitingwww.lvc.edu.

LebanonValleyCollegecelebratesstudentworkatInquirySymposium

Morethan120Lebanon ValleyCollegestudentsrepresentingacademicdepartments acrosscampusdisplayedtheir academicandcreativeworkto anaudienceoffaculty,peers, trusteesandadministrators duringtheannualInquiry Symposium.

Localstudentsparticipating included:

•PennSmithofMillsboro,a graduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,whoispursuinga bachelor’sdegreeincomputer scienceandmathematicsand physicsandpresented“TransverseSingle-SpinAsymmetries in Single-InclusivePionProductionfromLepton-Nucleon CollisionswithUnpolarized Next-to-LeadingOrderCorrections.”

•LaicieTerryofMillsboro, agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,whoispursuinga bachelor’sdegreeinneuroscienceandpresented“Goldbasedtherapy:Investigating thesideeffectsattheorganismallevel;andFollowingNature’sLeadand“Makingthe Switch”:OptimizingDetergentsforMicellarReactionsin theOrganicLaboratory.”

L ebanonValleyCollege, foundedin1866,offers50majorsinthehealthprofessions, sciences,businessanddigital media,artsandhumanities,and education.Therearemorethan adozengraduatedegrees,includinganMBAandmaster’s

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inclinicalmentalhealthcounseling,education,exercisesci-

ence,andintelligenceandsecuritystudies.Located8miles

fromHershey,Pa.,thecollege has1,600undergraduateand morethan400graduatestudents.

AddySeafundraiserforBBVFCabigwinforthetown

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheAddySeaHistoricOceanFront Innandresortbrokelastyear’s fundraisingtotalofmorethan$5,000 fortheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire CompanyonSunday,April28,withits secondannual“springfling”event hostedbynewownersMarkBauernhuberandAndrewTurczyn.

AccordingtoAddySeastaff,theinitialestimateforthefundraisingfrom theeventwas$7,000fortheBBVFC, andthatfigureisexpectedtogrow higherafterthefinalraffletotalsare counted.

“Wefarexceededourexpectations,” saidBauernhuber.“Thiseventwasan incredibleopportunitytobringtogetherourfriends,theBethanyBeach vendors,whodidanamazingjob,and theweathercooperatedtoday.So,itwas theperfectdaytocelebratethegreat peoplewhovolunteerforourBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany.”

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AddySeahostedafundraisingeventfortheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany onSunday,April28.

“Ifyoutalktoanybodyatourfire department,theyarethemostcommittedanddedicatedpeople.Theyaresuch anactivepartofthecommunity,” Bauernhubersaid.

ThevisitingGoldenKnightsimprovedto12-0overalland9-0inHenlopenConferenceplayonThursday, April25.SussexCentraltalliedfour timesinthefirstinningandtwiceinthe third.

TheIndians(7-5overalland3-5in

“Thenewguesthouseisamazing, anditwasabiginvestment,”hesaidof thenewguestbedroomsintheinn’s northbuilding.“Theoceanisthegreatestsellingpoint.Itwasalotofwork,

conferenceplay)avertedashutoutwith threerunsinthehomefifthinningona two-runsinglebyfreshmanLanden Erbeandarun-scoringbasehitby Wiggins.RuleyandsophomoreKayden Vaughteachrippedtwohitsforthe hometeam.

andwejusthaveonemorebathroomto do,”headded.

Thatabathroomisthefinalrehabilitationworkbeingdoneisatouch ironic,consideringthattheAddySea wasthefirstinnlocatedinBethany Beachtohaveindoorplumbing,circa 1901.

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary Hardimansaid,“Icometothisevent everyyear,andit’salwaysawonderful timetominglewithourBethanyBeach localfamilies.It’ssuchanicecauseto supporttheBethanyBeachvolunteer fireandEMSfirst-responders.WeappreciateeverythingtheAddySeahistoricinnisdoingtosupportourtown.”

Theinnhas12guestroomswith privatebaths,parloranddiningroom,a wrap-aroundverandaandadjacent guesthousewithfourguestroomsthat haveaccesstoaprivateoceanfrontgreat roomandsundeck.JohnM.Addy,one ofBethany’soriginalfounders,builtthe structureforhisfamilyin1901.

WinningpitcherJoaquinRodriguez andfellowjuniorChetFurmanekeach rippedthreesafetiestoleada12-hitattack.Furmanekalsodroveinthreeruns, whilesophomoreOsiahKelleyknocked inapairofrunsforthewinners.

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

COUNCIL MEETING AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW that the Town Council will continue to conduct its regular monthly meetings at 3:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month and has tentatively scheduled workshops at 3:00pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Town Hall located at 32 West Avenue unless special circumstances dictate a change.

REGULAR MEETINGS

May 14, 2024

June 11, 2024

July 9, 2024

No August Meeting

September 12, 2024***

October 8, 2024

November 12, 2024

December 10, 2024

January 14, 2025

February 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

April 8, 2025

WORKSHOPS (ALL TENTATIVE)

May 28, 2024

June 25, 2024

July 23, 2024 No August Meeting

September 24, 2024

October 22, 2024

November 26, 2024

No

December Workshop*

January 28, 2025

February 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

April 22, 2025**

*Christmas Holidays. **Town Council Reorganization Meeting. ***September Meeting moved due to State Primary Day on September 10th CP 20240503 1T

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LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Zion Jideen Duprey of 26186 Skipjack Lane, Millsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20240503 1T

TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION

The Town of Fenwick Island is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on Town Council. There are three (3) positions on the Town Council to be filled. Each position is for a two (2) year term. You must be registered to vote for at least one year prior to the election for which you seek to be nominated.

Other candidate qualifications include: a natural person who is a citizen of the United States; age 21 on or before the date of the election; either a bona fide resident of the Town or a property owner in the Town; and you may not have been convicted of a felony.

Filing deadline for candidates is Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 4:30 pm EST. The annual Town Election is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024. Absentee balloting is available by filing an affidavit with the Town.

For additional information relating to the election, qualifications and filing information, please contact Erin Ellinger, Town Clerk, at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944 or at 302-539-3011.

CP 20240503 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE RESULTS NOTICE

The Town Council of Ocean View held a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinances on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Council voted unanimously to approve the ordinances.

• An Ordinance establishing the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2025.

• An Ordinance establishing the Revision of the Capital Expenditures Budget for Fiscal Years ending April 30, 2025 – 2029.

The ordinances may be examined on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or by visiting the website address http://www.oceanviewde.gov/NewOrdinances/

CP 20240503 1T

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

CP 20240419 3T

On Friday, April 19, 2024, The Mayor, and Council of the Town of Bethany Beach passed the following ordinance amending 475-1: Chapter 475 – Property Maintenance Article I. Drainage and Elevation Standards 475-1: Lot Requirements; Private and Public

A.

Drainage and standing water. All lots shall be graded and/or filled, and thereafter maintained, so as to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of standing water.

B.

Elevation.

(1)

From the effective date of this Part 1, the elevation or grade of any lot or plot of ground, or any portion thereof, in the Town of Bethany Beach shall not be changed, nor shall the same be cleared, until a building permit is issued. Prior to the issuance of said permit(s), an engineering report evaluating the impact of the elevation change or lot clearing on adjoining properties and the Town’s stormwater system and/or infrastructure may be required by the Town by an engineer designated by the Town. Said report(s) shall be completed at the property owner’s expense. No building permit and/or certificate of occupancy shall be issued if any grading, elevation changes, or lot clearing is shown, by the engineering report, to have a material negative impact on adjoining properties and/or the Town’s stormwater system or infrastructure.

Synopsis

This ordinance amends Chapter 475-1 by adding additional wording, “May be required by the Town.”

CP 20240503 1T

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

Estate of Gail Patricia Beynon, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Gail Patricia Beynon who departed this life on March 10, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Gregory James Golden on April 22, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 10, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Gregory James Golden 31765 Mill Run Drive Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Manaen S. Robinson, IV, ESQ. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20240503 3T

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31726 LAKE VIEW DR. #101B

SELBYVILLE

3 BD, 3 BA end-unit condo has upclose golf course views of the

Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

121 81ST STREET, #310

OCEAN CITY

BAYFRONT, multiple balconies! RIVENDELLL 2-STORY CONDO

Furnished, 5 balconies, 3 beds/2.5 baths

Sweeping bay views from every room.

$745,000 (MDWO2013316)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

BAYSIDE

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

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 rich community of Bethany Lakes. Beautifully remodeled Move-in-Ready 3600+ sq ft open concept home backing to a stream, trees and beautiful landscaping.

Well thought spacious 4 bed, 3.5 bath home offering a gorgeous gourmet kitchen, luxurious primary bath, replace, wood ooring, wrap around front porch with pond views,sundeck, enclosed porch, balconies, 2 car garage with ample storage, of ce, den, living room and more.

Asking $1,099,000 (DESU2057550) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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$2,450,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382