Coastal Point — May 10, 2024

Candidatesmake casesforIRSD board’sDistrict4seat

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict schoolboardelectionforitsDistrict4 seat—necessitatedbytheretirement afternearly20yearsbyDonaldHattier—willbeheldonMay14,with twopollingplaces.TheMillvilleCommunityCenter,inMillville,andIndian RiverHighSchool,inDagsboro,will beopenforeligiblevotersinDistrict4 tovotefrom7a.m.to8p.m.

VotersmusthaveavalidDelaware driver’slicenseorotherID,aswellas proofofaddress,tovote.OtheridentificationmayincludeaDelawareidentificationcard,oraworkIDwith photoandhomeaddress,andforproof ofresidency,asampleofU.S.mail withthevoter’sstreetaddress.

CandidatesCol.AnitaWestWernerandJoshHudsonthisweek

SouthBethanycouncil electionsareMay11

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyTownCouncil electionisonMay11,withvotingat thetownhallonEvergreenRoad.There arefivecandidatesintheelection— threeincumbentsandtwonewcandidates.

Thecandidateseachprovidedtothe CoastalPointtheirpersonalbackground andwhattheyviewasthemostpressing issuesfacingSouthBethany.Theyalso offeredsuggestionsforwhytheirskills sets willbringthemosttolocalgovernment.

TheSouthBethanyPropertyOwnersAssociationprovidedanonline forumfortheirviews,andthecandidateshaveansweredallthesamequestionsfortheCoastalPoint.

‘Itwasjustkindofmeanttobe’

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill NewFenwickIslandTownManagerLoriDabbondanzaisworkingajobsheloves,inatownsheloves.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

LoriDabbondanzahasalotincommonwithFenwick Islandresidents.

Sheandherhusbandcameforavisitandneverwanted toleave.

Lastmonth,Dabbondanza,49,tookoverasFenwickIsland’stownmanager—ajobshesaidshefeelsshewas meanttodo.

DabbondanzacomestoFenwickIslandfromPennsylvania,wheresheworkedfortheCountyCommissionersAssociationofPennsylvaniafor27years—coincidentally,the sameamountoftimeformertownmanagerPatSchuchman workedfortheTowninseveralcapacities.

“ThereweresomanyparallelsbetweenPatandme,” Dabbondanzasaid.“Ifeellikeitwasjustkindofmeantto be.Itwasveryserendipitous,”shesaid.

TheCCAP,Dabbondanzasaid,providedsupportto leadersinPennsylvania’s67counties,suchaslobbying,technologyassistance,education,insuranceandfinancialhelp. Since1999,Dabbondanzahadbeenassistanttothedirector anddeputyexecutivedirectoroftheorganization.

“Iwasveryhappythere,”shesaid,addingthatherboss

therewas“ahugementortome,butIdidn’trealizeitatthe time.BecauseitwastheonlyrealjobIknew,Ididn’trealize untilIlefthowmuchIknew,”sheexplained.

WhenshefirstcametoworkforFenwickIslandlast DecemberasSchuchman’sadministrativeassistant,shesaid, shefoundmuchoftheworkveryfamiliar.So,whenshe foundoutSchuchmanwasretiring,Dabbondanzasaid,“I kindoffeltlikeIhadtoatleasttossmyhatinthering”for the townmanagerposition.

Afterinterviewingforthejob,shesaid,shebegantorealizethat“myentirecareerwasspentpreparingforthisspecificjob,andIdidn’tevenknowit.Ididn’tevenknowthis jobexisted,tobehonest,”shesaid.

Dabbondanzasaidheradjustmenttothetownmanager jobwasmademucheasierbecauseofSchuchman’smonthslongtransition.

“Ihadalotofknowledge,butitwasn’tspecifictoFenwick.So,sheandIworkedtogethertobridgethatgap,”she said.

The towncouncilofferedDabbondanzathejobFeb.14, shesaid,“sothatwasmyniceValentine’sDaypresent.”

Dabbondanza

ShesaidsheandherfamilyhadvacationedineitherFenwickIslandor OceanCity,Md.,formanyyears.

“WehadalwaysdoneitinJuly,but lastyearwedecidedweweregoingto doitafterLaborDay.Weweretiredof thecrowds.Weknewitwasalittlebit slowerhere.Itmightstillbecrowded, butyoustillhavebeautifulweather.So weswitchedourvacation,andatthe endofourtwo-weekvacation,myhusbandandI…Wekindoflookedateach other,andwewerelike,‘We’renotready togoyet.’”

SoDabbondanzacalledherfather, whohasaplaceinOceanCity,andthey stayedanotherweek.

“Iwasstillnotreadytogohome.”

Sincebothsheandherhusbandwere workingfromhome,“Wecoulddo that,”shesaid.“Youworkallday,and, oh,mygosh,youcanwalktothe beach.”

Theythendecided“Itwastime,”to makethemovetothebeach.“Allofour kidshadgrownupandmovedoutof ourhouse,”shesaid.(Dabbondanzahas a26-year-olddaughter,andherhusbandhastwosons,ages22and28.)The couple hassincemovedintotheirnew homeinSelbyville.

Inhersparetime,Dabbondanzasaid shelovestorefinishfurnitureandtravel.

“Iturnthebig5-0thisyear,”she

said,andtocelebrate,sheisplanninga triptoScotlandwithherdaughter.

Althoughthetripwasherdaughter’s idea,Dabbondanzasaid,“Iamahuge fanof‘Outlander,’”soshehopestovisit someofthelandmarksintheTV/book series.“Istillhaven’tgottenhertowatch it,”shesaid,butherdaughter’sfather’s side ofthefamilyisScottish,soshe looksforwardtotracingherheritage.

Dabbondanzasaidsheseesoneof thetopprioritiesofherofficeas“ensuringresiliency,”whichisafairlyrecent buzzwordaddressingtheTown’sability todealwithclimate-changeissues.

“That’sobviouslyahottopicwithall ofourbeachtowns,”shesaid,lauding theTown’sInfrastructureCommittee “thatworkstirelesslyonmakingsure thatwe’redoingallwecanforthe town’sstreetsandhousesandresidents, justtomakesurethey’reset”—particularlyintermsofpersistentfloodingissues.

“Ofcourse,offshorewindisahuge issueforus,”Dabbondanzasaid.“Our mayorhasreallytakenastrongstance againstthem,”shesaidofNatalie Madgeburger,“and,personally,Iappreciateit.Ithinkpeoplehavenotdone theproperresearchthat’srequired.

“Inmyopinion,youfollowthe moneyandyoufindoutthetruth.If thatendsupgoingthrough,it’sgoingto be detrimentaltoallthebeachtowns— notjustaesthetically,butalsoit’llaffect people’spropertyvalues.It’sgoingto

harmourmarinewildlife.We’rea horseshoecrabsanctuary.That’sgoing tobegone.”

SpeakingofMagdeburger’soppositiontoproposedwindfarmsoffthe Delawarecoast,Dabbondanzasaid, “Sheisamazing.Sheisnotafraidto shareheropinion,andwe’realltherefor it.Weallbackherandsupporther,and certainlyappreciateherboldnessonthe issue.”

AnothertopicofconcernforFenwickIsland,Dabbondanzasaid,isthe pushbyDNRECtoshiftmoreofthe costofbeachreplenishmenttomunicipalities.

“We’llbe,ofcourse,opposingthat,” shesaid.

Dabbondanzaalsosaidshewould liketo“enhanceourcommunityengagement”andthatonewaytodothat is“gettingourdatamanagementunder control.”Currently,shesaid,theTown’s datamanagement“iskindofalloverthe place.”Shesaidthat,inherPennsylvania positionwiththeassociationfor countycommissioners,shesawthedifferencesinthewaysdatamanagement washandledbyleadersinurbanareas versusthoseinless-populatedareas.

“Theirtechnologystandardswere worldsapart,”shesaid.

ShesaidtheTown’scybersecurityis “perfect,”butinternaloperationsarea bitofajigsawpuzzle.

“We’reworkingtowardgettingallof ourdataintoonemanageablesystem

wherewecankeepeverybody’supdated information.Rightnow,wedon’thavea realgoodwaytocommunicatewithour residents,”shesaid,explainingthatshe wasreferringtocommunicatingwith individualresidents,asopposedtothe townasawhole,whichcanbedoneon theTownwebsiteorthroughsocial media.

ShelaudedTownCouncilTreasurer WilliamRymer’sworkasDredgeCommitteechair,forhiseffortstokeepthe upcomingdredgeprojectinvolving channelsconnectingthetown’scanalsto theLittleAssawomanBaymovingforward.

“He’ssuperlaser-focused”onthe project,shesaid.

Dabbondanzapraisedallofthe Town’scommittees,saying,“Theperfect personisthechairofthecommittee that’srightforthem.Thefactthat they’reallvolunteersstillblowsmy mind.”FenwickIslandhas13committees,whichmeetregularlyandreporton issuesandmakerecommendationsto thecouncil.ItalsohasaComprehensive PlanningCommission,BoardofElectionsandBoardofAdjustment.The committeesaddresseverythingfrom beachsafetytoinformationtechnology.

“Theyworksohardforthistown, andit’sbecausetheyloveit,”shesaid.

OfPoliceChiefMichaelMorrissey, whotookoverthepositioninSeptem-

Photo Courtesy of Shaun Lambert

Police,officialsdoingbattlewithoverdoserash

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AweekafterDelawareStatePolice warnedthepublicofanalarmingincreaseindrugoverdoses—especiallyin SussexCounty—anOceanViewpoliceofficerthisweeksaidnoneofthe overdoseswereinOceanView.Hehad awarningforanyonewhocomesinto contactwiththedrug—likelyamixtureofheroin,fentanylandatranquilizerpackagedinsmall,white waxed-paperbags.

“Ifyoucomeincontactwithit,wash yourhandswithsoapandwater.Don’t justusehandsanitizer.Call911,” OVPDDetectiveNicholasHarrington said.

“Thisdrugisnotnew.It’samixture ofheroin,fentanyland,wearehearing, Xylazine,atranquilizerknownonthe streetasa‘tranq.’Ifyouseeit,don’t touchit.It’snodifferentfromwhatwe tellpeopleaboutheroinorfentanyl.It’s thesamething,”hesaid.

Theword“demon”isstampedon someofthebagscontainingthemix-

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ber2023,Dabbondanzasaid,“Iknow thatheistheabsolutelyperfectperson

ture,butitdoesn’tdescribethesubstance,HarringtontoldtheCoastal Pointthisweek.Thenameistheway thedrugispackaged,andhowdealers andusersidentifyit.

“Fortheaverageperson,it’sastamp. Theaveragepersonwouldn’tknow,but itiskindoftheirbrand.Itchangesall thetime.Theychangeweekly,probably,” hesaid,addingthatpoliceagencies,includingstatepoliceandOceanViewofficers,asalways,aresharinginformation andworkingtogether.

StatepolicealsowarnedthatNarcan doesn’talwaysworktorevivethosewho haveoverdosedonthedrug,andHarringtonsaidthatisprobablybecause Narcanisdesignedtoworkagainstthe effectsofopioidssuchasheroinand fentanyl,whichisasyntheticformof heroin,butnotontranquilizers.

Lastweek,BeebeHealthcaredoctors andadministratorsheldapressconferenceabouttherecentoverdoses,with doctorsstatingthereweremorethan30 patientswhooverdosedwithinafew days,comparedtomaybefiveinatypicalweek,andthatmanypatientswere

forthatjob,”notinghiseffortstobring moregrants,improveteamspiritand introducemoreeffectivetrafficstrategiestotheforce.

Shesaidsheappreciatesthe“family”

muchmorecriticallyillandrequired long-termcare.Doctorswhospokeat thepressconferencecalledthetrend “verydisturbing”andsaidsomepatients neededventilatorsorwereplacedinintensivecare.

AspokeswomanfromtheDelaware DepartmentofHealth&SocialServices,alsospeakingatthepressconference,saidheragencylastweekprovided another1,300NarcankitstoBeebe,to bedistributedthroughoutthesystem, plus anadditional200fortheemergencyroom,andmorearebeingmade availableatcommunityevents.

TheDelawareStatePoliceonTuesday,April30,urgedcitizensto“Exercise extremecaution,refrainfromconsumingunknownsubstancesandavoidillegaldrugsaltogether.”FromApril26to 30,troopers“recordedasignificantincreaseinoverdoses,tragicallyresulting inatleastonefatalityandseveremedicalemergencies,”theysaid.

“Manyaffectedindividualsexhibited

atmosphereamongtownstaffandattributesmuchofthattoSchuchman.

“Theculturearoundhere,Ilove,”she said.“Ialwayssay,‘We’resmallbut mighty.’”

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offeredtheirperspectivesontheelectionandthefutureofthedistrict.

West-Warner:IRgradlooking toservethedistrict

Iappreciatetheabilitytogetmy messageout.Iamanativeofthisarea. IwasbornandraisedinDistrict4on ourfamilyfarmnearClarksville.IattendedLordBaltimore ElementarySchool,SelbyvilleMiddle School,andgraduatedfromIndian RiverHighSchool.Igraduatedfrom theUniversityofDelawarewithaBS inanimalscienceandpre-veterinary medicine,andIhaveamaster’sin homelandsecurityfromWilmington University.”

IhaveservedintheUnitedStates AirForcefor25yearsandIhave achievedtherankofcolonel.Iama 737captainforUnitedAirlines.This givesmelocalperspectivewithglobal experience.

My“BacktoBasics”campaignprioritiesare:

•Focusoncoresubjectslikereading,writing,mathproficiency;

•Safetyanddiscipline—strong, effectiveandconsistent;

•Recruitandretaineducators,and backthemintheclassroom;

•Strongandeffectiveleadership.

Wemustbuildalegacyofleadership excellenceatalllevels,fromtheschool boarddowntoeveryemployeeinthe district;

•Encourageparentinvolvementat alllevels.

Withthatsaid,Ibelievethatour biggestchallengesarejusteducating ourchildrenandraisingthestandards.

WithCommonCorestillbeingthe lawofeducationinDelaware,ourkids arepayingtheprice.Weneedtoget “BacktoBasics”(mycampaignslogan) andrefocusoureffortsonreading, writing,andmath.Inresearchingdata providedbytheCaesarRodneyInstitute,obtainedfromtheDelawareState Website(StateReportCardsDelawareDepartmentofEducation (k12.de.us)andTheNationsReport CardProfiles(nationsreportcard.gov), Ihavelearnedthatourkidsarefailing! Delawareranksamongthetopinthe countryineducationalspendingand amongthelowestinresults.Wedon’t haveafundingproblem.Wehavean educationproblem.

Inthe50statesinthecountry,we rankasfollows:

•Thirdfromthebottominfourthgrademath;

•Fourthfromthebottomin fourth-gradereading;

•Fifthfromthebottomineighthgrademathandeighth-gradereading.

•53Delawarepublicschoolshave beenplacedon“improvementplans” bytheDDOEduetoconsistentun-

derachievement;and

•17Delawarepublicschoolshave fewerthan1in10studentswhocan readordomathatgradelevel.

AccordingtoU.S.News(Find DelawareHighSchools|USNews BestHighSchools),asoftoday,IRHS is#16/42andSCHSis#29/42.These numbersneedtoimprove,asmygoal istomakeIRSDamongthetopinthe stateandinthecountryforeducation.

Thesearesomeofthemajorchallengesfacingourschoolsinthedistrict.

Q.Whatconcernsmightyouhave aboutbudgetsforallthecapitalexpenses happeningwithinthedistrict?Might thereneedtobeareferendumatsome pointtoclosethefundinggap?

A.SussexCountyisinthemiddle ofareassessment.Bydefault,thatis goingtomeanmoretaxrevenuefor theschools.Wedonotevenknowexactlyhowmuchmorerevenuethisis goingtogenerateatthispoint,soIam notinfavorofareferendumtocover capitalexpenditures.Weneedtobe fiscallyresponsibleandcomeupwith creativebudgetaryadjustmentsto covernecessaryexpensesandnotlook toourtaxpayerstofixbudgetaryissues.

Q.Whataboutyourspecificskillsand personalitytraitsmakeyoufeelthemost qualifiedto taketheDistrict4school boardpositionatthistime?

thesekids—notjustmyown—know me.IfyougoouttoaneventatIRHS, youwillseethekidsrunuptomeand callme“MamaWest.”Thisisbecause ourdoorisalwaysopen,andmanyof thesekidscometoourhomeforadviceandasafehaven.

TheyknowthatIadvocateontheir behalfalready.Iamnotaneducatoror administrator,norismyspouse.No oneinmyfamilycanbenefitpersonallynorprofessionallyfromnepotism orcontractimprovementsfrommydecisionsasaboardmember.AsamemberoftheIRSDSchoolBoard,I wouldbelookingattheissuestomake thedistrictbetter,notmypersonalsituation.

IRgradHudsoncallsfor common-sensesolutions

IwasraisedinRoxana,Del.My familyrootsinSussexCountyspanat leastfivegenerationsdeep.AfterattendingLordBaltimoreandPhillipC. Showellforelementaryschool,IprogressedtoSelbyvilleMiddleSchool andgraduatedfromIndianRiverHigh Schoolin2007.

A.Iamaleader.Iamnotafraidto standupforwhatIbelieve.Iampassionate,strong,andIdonotgetshut downbystrongpersonalities.However, Iamalsoalistenerandathinker,andI canlearnfromothersandadmitwhen Iamwrong.My25yearsinthemilitaryisreflectiveofthisskill.

Withthatsaid,Iwillnotbeasilent voteronthisboard.However,even moreimportantthanmyleadershipis thatmyintentionsforrunningforthe schoolboardare100percentpure.I haveagreatcareer.Iamrunningfor thekidsinthisschooldistrictnotfor personalorpoliticalgain.

Ihavea10th-graderatIRHSand aneighth-graderatSMS.Igettoexperienceallthatthedistricthasto offer,goodandbad.Iamveryinvolved intheschoolactivities,andmanyof

Pursuingmylifelongambitionof becomingagamewarden,Iearneda bachelor’sdegreeinenvironmental healthscience,withaminorinbiology, fromSalisburyUniversityin2011. Duringmytimethere,Iinternedwith DelawareNaturalResourcesPolice, Fish&Wildlife.Followinggraduation,Ifulfilledmydreamofbecoming afull-timegamewarden,graduating fromtheDelawareStatePoliceAcademyin2013andrisingthroughthe rankstocaptainoverthenextdecade. In2011,Iwasblessedtomeetmy wife,Melinda,whomImarriedin 2014.Ourfamilyhassincegrownto includetwowonderfulchildrenwho areourgreatestjoy.Melindaisadedicatedgrade-schoolteacher,deeplyfamiliarwiththevariouschallengesour schools,studentsandeducatorsface. SomeofthebiggestissuesIbelieve facingtheschoolsinIndianRiver SchoolDistrictarerecruitmentand

retentionofourgreatteachers,disciplinebothintheschoolsandonour buses,curriculumstandards,andthe safetyandwell-beingofeveryindividualinourschools.

Wemustputmorecontrolbackin thehandsofourteachersandparents, andgetawayfromthebureaucracyof stategovernment.

Q.Whatconcernsmightyouhave aboutbudgetsforallthecapitalexpenses happeningwithinthedistrict?Might thereneedtobeareferendumatsome pointtoclosethefundinggap?

A.Iadvocateforensuringthat everystudentresidingintheIndian RiverSchoolDistricthasaccessto classroomsstaffedbyexcellentteachers.Theseclassesshouldmaintain

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symptomsresistanttoNaloxone(Narcan),withsomerequiringintubation andexperiencinguncontrollableconvulsionsdespiteadministeringanti-seizure medication.RepeatdosesofNaloxone maybenecessaryintheseincidentsto restorenormalbreathing.Whencaring forsomeonewhomayhaveoverdosed, beextracautiouswithpowderedsubstancesastheymayincreasetheriskof

manageablesizesconducivetoeffectivelearning.Whileinvestinginnew schools—especiallythosecateringto specialneeds—remainscrucial,we mustalsoconsiderthefinancialstrain onourcommunity.

ManywithintheIRSDcommunity struggletomakeendsmeet,exacerbatedbysoaringinflationrates.Prioritizingbetweenfundingfornew schoolsandbasicnecessities,likefood, forchildrenshouldbestraightforward.

Examiningthefinancialallocations acrossDelaware’s19schooldistricts andover200publicschoolscoulduncoverareasofexcessivespendingthat couldberedirectedtoensureoptimal studentsuccesswithoutfurtherburdeningourcommunitymembersorresultinginareferendum.

Q.Whataboutyourspecificskillsand personalitytraitsmakeyoufeelthemost qualifiedto taketheDistrict4school

substanceingestionortransmission,” policesaid.

“Thesafetyandwell-beingofall Delawareansareparamount,andcollaborativeeffortsareunderwaytoaddress thiscriticalpublicsafetyissue.Weurge everyonetoremainvigilantandtake proactivestepstoprotectthemselves andtheircommunities.Individuals strugglingwithsubstanceabuseareencouragedtoseekimmediateassistance frommedicalprofessionalsoraddiction supportservices.”

Toassistthoseinneed,theDelaware

boardpositionatthistime?

A.Growingupandresidinginthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrict,attendingnumerousIRSDschoolsandnow havingchildrenbeginningtheireducationinelementaryschool,Ifeel uniquelysuitedforthisrole.

ProgressingfromaDelawareNaturalResourcePoliceofficertotherank ofcaptain,I’vewitnessedfirsthandthe challengesouryouthandcommunities face.TheexpertiseI’veacquiredover 16years—particularlyinschool safetyandleadership—isinvaluable. Effectiveleadershipisessentialona schoolboard,andtheextensiveleadershiptrainingI’veundergonewillbe instrumentalifelected.Understanding theinstrumentaldifferencesbetween technicalfixesinsidetheschool,and moreadaptivechallengesthatthe schoolboardanddistrictface,isimperative.

DepartmentofHealth&SocietyServicesoffersseveralavenuesforsupport, inc ludingcalling911ifsomeoneoverdosesanddialing211tofindresources throughoutthestate.CalltheDelaware HopeLineat1-833-9-HOPEDEor1833-946-7333foraround-the-clockaccesstoresources,supportandcrisis assistance.

Findnearbytreatmentprovidersat TreatmentConnection.com.Forimmediatecrisissupport,call988.ForNarcan trainingandcrisisresources,visit www.helpisherede.com.

Bartholomewhopestoreturn astreasurer

Q.Provideabasicbioofyourself.

A.Iamveryinterestedtocontinueas treasurerandthechairmanofthe Budget&FinanceCommittee,asthere ismoreworktodo.Myprofessional backgroundasaCPAandholdingseniormanagementrolesincludingchief operatingofficer;executiveVP;VPof strategicplanningandfinancialplanning,haveprovidedmewithexperience tocontinuetobeeffectiveintheseroles. Also,Iwanttocontinuetoserveonthe strategiclong-termplanningcommittee, thatwillbeextremelyimportanttoprotectourpropertyvalues.Mywife,GloriaandIhaveownedheresince2001 andbecamepermanentresidentsin 2018.

Q.Whatdoyoufeelarethemostpressingissuesfortownofficialstodealwithin thenexttwoyears?

A.Theengineeringreportswehave receivedthispastyearhaveconfirmed ourneedtoquicklymoveforwardwith morespecificprograms.Wecurrently havetwomajorengineeringconsulting projectsunderway,lookingatthefloodingintheYorkRoadandCatHillareas. Thesewillbeourguideinsubmitting grantapplicationsandobtainingcost estimates.

Theextensivelistoflong-termcapital/infrastructureprojectswillrequireus tolookforanygrantprogramsfrom manysources.Ourchallengeissecuring fundingsourcesbeyondgrants,asmost programsrequiretheTowntoenable cost-sharefundingofaportionofthe costs.Itisnotlikelythatourinfrastructurereservefundwillbeadequatefor oursharealongwiththeprojectsthat willnothavegrantoffsets.

Q.Whatskillsortraitsdoyoufeelyou

havetooffertheTownofSouthBethany, andhowwouldyouputthemtousetohelp dealwiththeTown’smostpressingissues?

A.Duringmytenure,wehave changedtheCPAauditfirm,enhanced ouraccountingsystemwithimproved internalcontrols,addedclaritytoreportingandestablishedseveralspecific reservefunds(includinganinfrastructurecapitalprojectfund).Ihaveledthe processtoupdateourinvestmentpolicy toallowforinvestmentsutilizingbrokerageaccounts,therebyincreasingour returnswithlow-riskinvestments.Asa memberoftheStrategicLong-Range PlanningCommittee,wehaveidentifiedaboutadozenprojectstoprotect againstfloodingandserveotherinfrastructureneeds.

Indeed,theTowniswell-managed, asthestaffandcurrentcouncilincumbents haveprovidedstrongleadership andfinancialstability.Ihaveworked closelywithallofthemtoenhancethe accountingandfinancesoftheTown.

TheTownfinancesarecomprisedof fivedistinctfunds,eachforspecificpurposes.Wehaveclarifiedhowthose fundsareusedoperationallyandestablishedreserves.

Biciocchibringsmanagement expertise

Q.Provideabasicbioofyourself.

A.Inmytwo-yeartermonthecouncil,mybestcontributionhasbeento bringfreshthinkingandperspectiveon manyissuesthatseemedpre-determinedandstuckinthepast.Anexampleispublicsafetyandourwillingness toreducespeedlimitsandparkingcongestion.Itisnotpopularinallcases,but itisnecessaryinatownwithfewsidewalksandsomanywalkersandbiking mixed-in,withsomuchrentalandconstructiontraffic.

Q.Whatdoyoufeelarethemostpressingissuesfortownofficialstodealwithin thenexttwoyears?

A. Transparencyandbettercommunicationsforpropertyownersandresidentsneedtoimprove.TheStrategic Planidentifiesimportantcommitments thateveryoneneedstobeinformedwell inadvanceabout.Ithinkthatthefloodingproblemthatoccursonthesouth andwestsidesofthetownisofhighest prioritytoaddressnow.Floodresiliency isadirecttownpropertyissueandsoit isdifferentthan,say,replenishmentof thebeach,whichisnottownproperty.It willtaketimetodevelopengineering optionstoremediatethesourceofthe problemandalsotopursuethefunds required.

Widespreadandroutineflooding threatenallpropertyvalues.Wehaveto protectourSouthBethanyrealestate thatisessentialtoourtown’seconomy andouroverallenjoyment.Floodingis alsoaseriouspublicsafetyissueinthat, toofrequently,roadsandwalkwaysbecomeimpassabletofireandmedical first-responders.Thewaterlevelsalso lastforaperiodofdaysthatcancompromiseemergencyevacuationfrom homes.

Q.Whatskillsortraitsdoyoufeelyou havetooffertheTownofSouthBethany, andhowwouldyouputthemtousetohelp dealwiththeTown’smostpressingissues?

A.Overtime,itisrationaltoexpect thatrealestatetaxeswillneedtobe raised.Thiscanbedoneinagradual methodoveralongterm.Weareoverly dependentondevelopmentaltransfer taxnowbecausetherehasnotbeena taxincreaseinrecentmemory. However,highertaxesarenotananswerthatwillfundlongrangeplanning projects.Ourtaxbaseistoosmallto raisemulti-millionsofrevenues.So,I supportthecreationofacapitalfinancingplanforeachline-itemprojectto determinehowitcanbepaidfor.Other options,suchasgrantsandbonds,will needtobepursuedasaprioritybefore taxation.

BobShieldshopestoraisestreets, supportscoastalresiliency

Robert“Bob”Shieldsservedinthe U.S.Navyfor27yearsandlateratthe Pentagonasanassistantdeputyundersecretaryofdefenseduring9/11,for fouryears,andthenatSAICincorporatecybersecurity,allinNorthernVirginia.Hewasnamedtoanopenseat ontheSouthBethanyTownCouncil withfiveoftheothersixcouncilmembersappointinghimtoafour-month term.Heisnowrunningforafull term.ShieldslivesonSeaSideDrive withhiswifeJennifer.

Q.Whatdoyoufeelarethemost pressingissuesfortownofficialsto dealwithinthenexttwoyears?

A.Inmycurrentroleonthecouncil,Ihaveraisedsafetyasanissuefor theTown.Iamconcernedaboutthere beingnodesignatedsafetyofficialin SouthBethany.Asaresult,safetydoes nothaveasufficientlyhighpriorityas reflectedinourcodeandcommunications.Aparticularconcernisalackof emphasisonwatersafetyaswehave fivemilesofcanalsandlittlediscussionaboutpotentialsafetyproblems.I wasalertedtothisissuelastsummer whenIsawanunattendedtoddlerfall intothecanalandnearlydrown.

Weneedmorefocusinthisarea.

IalsohaveservedontheResiliency CommitteesinceJanuary,andparticipatedindraftingseveralgrantrequests anddevelopedsomepotentialconcepts tosolveproblemsatreducedcost.I havealsooffered“commonsense”adjustmentstoourTownCodetopermit thingswhichimprovefunctionality andaddvaluetoourproperties,withoutchangingthefundamentalnature ofourcommunity—anatureweall treasure.Specifically,Iaminterestedin easingrestrictionstopermitelevators

forexistinghomes,andadjustingthe floor-arearatio(FAR)toallowfor extraopendeckspace.Ihavebeenunsuccessfulsofarwiththeseinitiatives.

Q.Whatskillsortraitsdoyoufeelyou haveto offertheTownofSouthBethany, andhowwouldyouputthemto useto helpdealwiththeTown’smostpressing issues?

A.Ithinkweneedtobemoreinnovativeandresourcefulinunderstandingtheprioritiesandpositionsof thecommunity.Ihearcomplaintsthat weonthecouncilareoutoftouch.We haveZoomcapabilitiesformeetings andopportunitiesforpubliccomment. However,werarelygetmorethan threeorfourpublicattendees.Wetry topublicizeimportantissuesbutstill getcomplaintsofsurpriseaboutimportantissuesfromthosewhodotry tofollowevents.

Weneedtodobetterasacouncilto ensurethepublicisinformedabout events.Wecanexperimentwiththings likehavingcouncilmeetingsafter workinghourstogetmorepeopleinvolvedorusingvideonewslettersto keeppeopleabreastofevents.

Sealevelsarepredictedtoriseby another1.5feetby2050—regardless ofwhatwedonowtostopwarming theoceans.SouthBethanyisalready experiencingfloodingincertainareas (YorkRoadandCatHill)during modeststorms.Thisfloodingcanbe strongenoughtopreventpassageof emergencyvehicles.Withanadditional1.5-footriseinsealeveland withoutinfrastructureimprovements, wewillbeexperiencingHurricane Sandy-levelfloodingeventsseveral timesperyear.Thiswoulddestroyour community.

IamcurrentlyontheSouth BethanyResiliencyCommitteeand fullyfocusedonthistask.Weneedto improveourabilitytoabsorbground water.

Gallagherbringsfreshideas

Gallaghercurrentlyservesinasenior positionwithintheJudicialBranchof thefederalgovernment.Previously,followinghisserviceintheU.S.AirForce, heservedinthefoundation,not-forprofitandlegaleducationcommunities. Heearnedhisbachelor’sdegreefrom theCollegeofEngineering&TechnologyoftheSouthernIllinoisUniversity, hisjurisdoctoratefromRutgersUniversitySchoolofLawandhismaster’sdegreeingovernmentadministrationfrom theUniversityofPennsylvania.

Hecontendsthat,basedonhiseducationandexperience,hecanmeld technicalissues,legalissuesandpublic policyconcernsintopracticaloptions.

Q.Whatdoyoufeelarethemostpressingissuesfortownofficialstodealwithin thenexttwoyears?

Gallagherassertsthatfloodingin townhasgonefrombeinganuisanceto beingalife-safetyissue:Emergencyvehiclesmustbeabletoreachtheentire townallday,notjustduringlowtide. Sea-levelriseisinevitable.Thefailureof ourstormwatersystemwasnot.Except forEdieDondero,currenttownleadershiphasfailedtoaddresstheseissues despiteyearsofpledgestodoso.

Hisunderstandingisthatcurrent councilthinkingistofocusonflooding onYorkRoadnextyear,withCatHill tobestudiedayearorsolater:The Townwouldthenconsiderfloodingon CanalRoadandotherareasinsubse-

quentyears.Thispiecemealapproachis insufficientinhisview.Heurgesthedevelopmentofmoreaggressiveoptions forthecommunitytoconsidersothat thetrade-offsofpotentialsolutionscan bedebatedpublicly.

Gallaghercontendsthataddressing deferredfloodingsolutionswillbemore difficultnowbecausethecurrenttown leadershiphascreatedafinancial predicament.Henotesthateventhe mayorsaidthat“It’sthedayofreckoning.”(CoastalPoint,April18,2024.)

Fifteenyearsago,themayorpledged to notraisetaxes,andhekepthisword. Toaccomplishthis,towncouncilincreasedfeesbyover500percent,used one-timefundsforbasicrecurringdaily governmentoperationsandneglected theTown’sinfrastructure.Accordingto theCoastalPointarticle,themayorsaid thatthesetechniqueswerenow“maxed out.”Mostrecently,themayorand councilclosednextyear’sbudgetgapby drawingontheTown’slimitedinvestmentsforbasicdailyoperations. That approachisnotsustainablein Gallagher’sview.

Q.Whatskillsortraitsdoyoufeelyou havetooffertheTownofSouthBethany, andhowwouldyouputthemtousetohelp dealwiththeTown’smostpressingissues? Gallaghersaysthathewillrelyon hisextensivebudgetingandfinancial managementeducationandexperience

CHEEReventtofeatureexpertsinhealthcare

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Expertsinthehealthcarefieldwill provideinformationaboutavailableresourcesattheGoldenYearGuide,at noononTuesday,May14,atthe CHEERCenteronCedarNeckRoad inOceanView.

OrganizedbyErinScharp,clinical navigatoratPostAcuteMedical (PAM)inGeorgetown,theevent,free andopentothepublic,andwillfeature apanelofexpertsprovidinginformationaboutacuterehabilitation; conciergenursing, carenavigationand privatenursingserviceandhow

conciergenursingcanhelp;outpatient therapy,includingphysical,occupationalandspeechtherapy;homecare, concerningpersonalcareandwhena caregiverisneeded;hospiceandpalliativecareandthedifferencebetween them;homehealthandwhatclinical servicesitprovides;andserviceclub organizationsthatprovidemedical equipmentandramps.

“Thisisthetimetoaskanyquestionsyouhave,anymedicalquestions abouthowtofindprimarycare— whatdoesmyinsurancelooklike?We willanswerasmanyquestionsaswe can,orifwecan’t,wewillshootyouin adifferentdirection,”Scharpsaid,

addingthatsimilarinformational eventswillbescheduledatchurches,librariesandotherlocations.

“Wefindalotofpeopleareaging. Theymovedhere,andtheydon’tknow howtogettheresourcestheyneed.We arehappytoprovidetheseresources. Wewillgiveoutapamphletorguide. Somepeopleare confusedabout,for example,whatishomecareorpersonal homeservicesvs.homehealth.Wealwaysheartheseterms,butnoteverybodyissurewhattheyare.Ithinkthe GoldenYearGuideisgoingtobevery helpfulforfolksinourcommunityin the60-plusagerangetohaveresources availableandknowonhandwhatdif-

ferentresourcesareandlooklike,” Scharpsaid.

YolandaGallego,directorofthe CHEERCenter,praisedScharpfor organizingtheeventandaddedthat clientsare lookingforwardtothe event.Clientshavealsobeenbusywith activitiesincludingchairyogaand pickleballandbeingentertainedbyan ElvisPresleyimpersonatorandsteel drummer.

Sheremindedthose60orolderin thecommunitythat,whetherornot theyareCHEERmembers,mealsat CHEERcost$1everydayinMay,on MondaysthroughFridaysfrom11:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.

Frankfordcouncilvotesdownsolarfarmrequest

ByKerinMagill Staff Reporter

FrankfordresidentscameouttoexpresstheirreservationsaboutanapplicationforasolarfarmonMonday,May 6,andthetowncouncildeniedtherequestforitsapproval.

JoeShanahan,representingRWE CleanEnergyLLC,basedinNewYork, saidafterthemeetingthathewas“disappointed”inthedenialoftheapplica-

tion.Thesolarpanelswereproposedfor about44acresinthecenteroftown, acrossfromthetownpark.

Theapplicationforsite-planapprovalhadbeensubmittedbyDukes FarmLimitedPartnership.BurtDukes andHalDukesaretheprincipalsinthe partnership.

TownCouncilTreasurerJohn Wright,whoisalsoamemberofthe Town’sPlanning&ZoningCommittee, saidtheapplicationwasdeniedbecause

itdidnotmeetcriterialaidoutinthe Town’s2020ComprehensivePlan. Hespecificallycitedfive“metrics” thatwerealsocitedbythePlanning& ZoningCommitteewhentheyrecommendeddenialoftheapplication,inc ludingafeelingthattheapplication wouldnotmeetthecriteriainthe ComprehensivePlanregardingmaintaininga“small-townfeel”andthatit didnotmeetthecriteriaforthe“neighborhoodbusiness”zoneinwhichitis

located.

Wrightsaidonlytwopeopleinthe audience—whichhedescribedas“the mostpeopleI’veeverseenatanything” Town-related—spokeinfavorofthe application.

Monday’smeetingmarkedthefirst towncouncilmeetinginwhichFrankford’snewtownmanagerconsultant, SheldonHudson,wasinattendance.

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D’SilvathrowshatintotheringinMillsboro

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SayingMillsboro’stowngovernment shouldbemoretransparent,Mary D’Silvahasannouncedhercandidacyfor thetowncouncil,representingDistrict1 —theseatcurrentlyheldbyCouncilmanRobertBryan.

Theelectionwillbefrom1to7p.m. onSaturday,June8,atMillsboroTown Hall.

Theotherseatavailableforreelection thisyearrepresentsDistrict3andiscur-

rentlyoccupiedbyMayorJimKells,who hasnotindicatedwhetherhewillrun forreelection.Bob McKeehasfiledto runforthatseat.

D’Silva,anative ofNewYork,isa retireddentistwho workedinhospitals andfortheDepartmentofCorrectionsinNew York,andwhohasmorethan30yearsof experienceinthehealthcareindustry.

BethanyTownCouncil.

ingovernmentandnot-for-profitorganizationstoaddresstheissuesfacing thetown.Hecontendsthattherewill notbeasolelytechnical,legal,orpublic policyanswertothechallenges:Technicalaspectsandlegalanalysismustbe temperedbypublicpolicyconcerns.

Henotesexperienceanalyzingand communicatingtoughissuestowork withgroupstoseekconsensus.What doesthecommunitywantandwhatisit willingtoacceptasatrade-offtogetit? Whilehenoteshissignificantmediationexperience,heacknowledgesthat ultimatelyitisaleader’sroletomake toughdecisionsandtobeaccountable fortheoutcomes.

Taishoffseeksmoreleverage onoffshorewind

Q.Provideabasicbioofyourself.

A.Myleadershipingovernment, businessandonnot-for-profitboards havetaughtmewhatIneedtoknow aboutgovernance,strategicplanning andgoalsetting.Ithinktheseskillswill translatewelltoserviceontheSouth

IgraduatedfromSyracuseUniversity in1986andfromtheDelawareLaw School,WidenerUniversity,in1989.I receivedmyLMinlitigationfrom GeorgeWashingtonUniversityLaw Schoolin2002.Iservedonactiveduty intheU.S.NavyJudgeAdvocateGeneral’sCorpsfrom1987untilmyretirementin2010.

AsaretiredNavycaptain,Iservedin avarietyofleadershippositions throughoutmycareer;includingassistantprofessorattheU.S.NavalAcademy,executiveofficeratTrialService OfficeNortheast,commandjudgeadvocatedeployedaboardU.S.S.George Washington(CVN-73)anddirectorof appellatedefensefortheNavyandMarineCorps.

From2010untiltheendof2023,I ownedandoperatedAnnapolisYacht Salesandhaveservedonnumerous localandnationalphilanthropicboards, including16yearsontheboardofthe NationalDownSyndromeSociety whereIheldthepositionofvicechairmanfortwoyearsandchairmanfor threeyears.I’malsoamemberofthe BoardofTrusteesforSyracuseUniversity.

The58-year-oldmotheroftwosons, LukeandSamuel,D’Silvahaslivedin theMillsboroareaabouteightyears. Shelistedhergoalsforthetownas enhancingcommunicationbetweenthe towncouncil,townstaffandresidentsof Millsboro;ensuringeveryresidenthas equalrepresentation“withequalapplicationofthelaws”;safeguardingvoting rights;ensuringtaxdollarsareusedefficiently;workingcollaborativelywith businessesandtheStatetobesurethe newbypass—nowunderconstruction —benefitsMillsboro;andaddressing

Q.Whatskillsortraitsdoyoufeelyou havetoofferthetownofSouthBethany, andhowwouldyouputthemtousetohelp dealwiththetown’smostpressingissues?

A.Stoppingtheproposeddevelopmentoftheoffshorewindfarm.Agroup ofuswereveryconcernedaboutthe lackoftransparencyaroundthedecision toacceptthemoneytonotvoiceoppositiontotheU.S.Wind’soffshorewindmillplan.Idecidedtostopcomplaining about itandgetinvolvedtotryandfix thesituation.

“kitchen-tablequality-of-lifeissues.”

“SomeofthethingsInoticeisalot ofissueshaven’tbeenaddressed.The populationhasgrown,butthewater,the sewer,haven’tbeenchanged—they aren’tbetter.WheneverIaskanybody, theysay,‘Ihavetolookintoit,’butnobodyevergetsbacktoit.

“Theydon’thaveanyaccountability oranyconversationaboutwhatisbeing donewiththemoneytheyarereceiving. Iwouldliketoseemoreconversation.

Myleadershipingovernment,businessandonnot-for-profitboardshave taughtmewhatIneedtoknowabout governance,strategicplanningandgoal setting.Ithinktheseskillswilltranslate welltoservice.

Q.Whatdoyoufeelarethemostpressingissuesfortownofficialstodealwithin thenexttwoyears?

A.IthinkthemostimportantcontributionIcanmakeistobringafresh perspectivetogovernmentinSouth Bethany.Mygoalwouldbetogetmore citizensinvolvedbycreatinggreater transparency.

Communicationiskey,especiallyas wetrytotackledifficultandsometimes contentiousissues,suchasparkingon theeastsideofthehighway.Weneedto developadetailedandrobustcapital planforaddressingtheincessantfloodingissuesimpactinglargeportionsof ourcommunity.

D’Silva SeeD’SILVApage12

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThetownofMillsborowillpresent itsannualMerryMillsboroHoliday MarketonSaturday,Nov.16.

Thefestiveeventwillbefrom9a.m. to2p.m.intheparkinglotatMillsboro TownHallandfeatureavarietyofgifts, holidaydecorationsandcraftsondisplayandforsale,aswellasfoodtrucks andmusic.

AttheMonday,May6,towncouncil meeting,TownManagerJamieBurk saidthemarkethasbeenwell-attended inthepastfewyearsandthatchanging ittoonlyoneday“madeabigdifference.”Hesaidtherearenoconflictswith othereventsintheareaonthatday.

Thetowncouncilunanimouslyapprovedthedate.

PolicefitnesspolicyOK’d

AttherequestofMillsboroPolice ChiefBrianCalloway,theMillsboro TownCouncilunanimouslyapproveda requesttochangethedepartment’sdirective—requiringofficerstohavean annualphysical,exerciseandstayin goodphysicalcondition—toanofficial departmentpolicy.

“Partofthejobdescriptionisphysi-

calfitness.Wewanttoseeyouaregoing outthereandyouaregivinganeffort. Wewanttoencourageourstafftobe physicallyfit,”Callowaysaidinasking counciltochangethedirectivetoapolicy.Hesaidhavinganexerciseroomin thenewpolicestationisanemployee benefitand“hugerecruitmenttool.”

BikeRodeoisthisSaturday

ThMillsboroPoliceDepartment’s annualBikeRodeoisplannedfor9a.m. to1p.m.onSaturday,May11,inthe L owe’sparkinglot.

“Youcanfindusinbetweenthe mulchpiles,”Callowayjoked.

“Wewillbethere,andwewillbe givingoutfreehelmetsandbikesafety equipment.Comeseeme.I’mgoingto giveyouafreehelmet,”hetoldthetown council,addingthatDelDOTpartners withthepolicedepartmentandthat therewillalsobetipsforsafebikingand presentations.

PoliceYouthAcademysetforJuly

TheMillsboroPoliceDepartment willsponsoritsannualPoliceYouth AcademyonThursdayandFriday,June 20 and21,andtheweekofMonday, June24,toFriday,June28.

Callowaytoldthecouncilthatthe academyis“fillingupfast”andisfree foranychild,ages11to16,“whohas thedesiretoputthemselvesthrough thisleadershipprogram.”

“Wewillpayforeverything,includingtheirclothingandfood,”hesaid, addinglocalbusinessesarefinancially supportingtheacademywithsuchvigor thathemightnothavetocontinueto usegrantfunds.

Inadditiontotheagerequirements, participantsmusthavetransportationto andfromtheacademyeachdayand mustliveinMillsboro,althoughthey willbeacceptediftheyliveoutsideof townlimits.Theywillberequiredto writeashortessaybeforebeingacceptedintotheacademy.

NewMillsboroPoliceDepartmentnowopen

“Wemovedin,sothat’sgood,”Callowaytoldthetowncouncil,referringto officersandstaffnowworkinginthe new,13,000-square-foot,$7.8million building onWestRailroadAvenue.

“WemovedinonApril8.Weare currentlyfullyfunctionalrightnow.We areworkingthroughsomebugs.It’sjust likemovingintoanewhomeandsaying,‘IwishIhaddonethat,’right?Most ofitrevolvesaroundaccess.We’regivingittimeforstafftogiveusfeedback toimprove,andtheygaveusthatfeedbackandwestartedmakingchanges

today,withsomeofthembeingnoncostlyandothersmightcostsomething,”Callowaysaid.

Thebasketballcourtatthepolice stationisfinishedbutwon’topenuntila fenceisinstalledarounditsoballsdon’t bounceintothestreet.

“Ifyouridebyandseeit,itlooksreallynice,”Callowaysaid.

ChamberofCommercereport

GreaterMillsboroChamberof CommerceExecutiveDirectorAnne Angel,whilepresentinghermonthlyreport,toldthetowncouncilthatthe Chamberhadasuccessfulcasino-night eventlastmonthandthatproceedswill benefittheMillsboroLittleLeague.

The annualStars&StripesFourth ofJulyeventisplannedforSaturday, June29,attheLittleLeaguefield. Angelisworkingwiththepolicedepartmenttobesureallsafetyguidelines areinplace,shesaid.

Italianmarkettenantendslease

TheMillsboroTownCouncil,by unanimousvote,thisweekapproveda requestfromAlo’sImportsonRailroad StreettobreakitsleasewiththeTown earlyandhavethelastmonthofitsrent forgiven.

TownManagerJamieBurksaidthe tenantreportedlywaslookingforanother locationintheMillsboroarea.

TheUnitedStatesCoastGuard (USCG)StationIndianRiverInlet willhostanopenhouseonSaturday, May18.Thestationwillbeopento thepublicfrom10a.m.until4p.m. thatday.

Throughouttheday,thepublicwill beabletotourtheUSCG’slocalfleetof 47-footand29-footsearch-and-rescue boats,tourthefacility,participatein

D’Silva

Theroadsaffecteverybody.Theinfrastructurethatgoesthroughtown,the roads,thetown,everything.Thereare fivedifferentfingersonahand,butif theydon’tallworktogether,youcan’tuse thehand.Iwantthemtofixtheinfra-

hands-ondisplaysofUSCGlifesaving equipmentandlearnaboutboating safety.

Throughouttheday,child-friendly activitiesandpersonnelwhoworkand liveattheIndianRiverInletStation, willbeavailabletotalkabouttheCoast Guard’smissionsandrespondtoquestions.First-respondersfromthe DelawareStatePoliceandLewesFire

structure.Theyneedanotherwater tower.Itisn’tsufficient,”shesaid,adding thattruckscarryinglivepoultryto MountaireFarmsjusteastofMillsboro can’tbeforcedtousethenewbypass, nowunderconstructionjustnorthof town,andthetrucksmightstill travel throughdowntown.

“Ithinkthefirstthingweneedtodo istocomeupwithaplan—asix-

Departmentwillprovidepoliceandfire safetyeducationandinformation,along withhands-onfirst-responderequipmentdisplays.

AccordingtoBM1Bradley Drebushenko,IndianRiverInlettrainingofficer,“TheIndianRiverStation Open HouseisthefirstsinceCOVID, andwearehopingpeoplewillturnout tolearnmoreabouttheCoastGuard

monthplan,athree-yearplan,afive-year plan.IwantedtorunbecauseIwantto makesureeverybodycanvoteinevery district.Ithinkitshouldbemuchmore inclusiveandeverybodyshouldbeinformedabouteverything.Reportershave tobeinformedsotheycankeepthe readersinformed,andtheresidents.Residentsshouldknowwhensomethingis goingtohappen.

andhowweprepareandconductsearch andrescue,aidtoboaters,boatingsafety andrelatedmissions.”

Aspartofthisday-longevent,a USCGrecruitingteamwillbeon-site forthoseinterestedinlearningmore aboutUSCGcareers.

Formoreinformationaboutthe event,contactBM1Drebushenkoat (302)227-2440.

“IntheneighborhoodwhereIlive, myneighborsareintheir80s.Fourof themareintheir90s.AndwhenItell themthingsthatarehappeninginthis town,theyareshocked.Itoldthem aboutthebypass,thatwewon’tbeable toforcethosetruckstotakeit.Youare goingtohavetoworkwithMountaire,” D’Silvasaid.

D’SilvaandMcKeewilldiscusstheir platformsandanswerquestionsata meet-the-candidatesforumat5:30p.m. onThursday,May30,attheGreater MillsboroChamberofCommerce. Hudsonwashiredasaconsultantto helptheTownasitworksthroughdecisionsabouthiringafull-timetown manager.

Hudsonservedastownmanagerfor Millsboroand,mostrecently,Smyrna, andhasnowstartedaconsultingbusinessinwhichhehopestoworkwith townsinsimilarsituationstoFrankford’s.

ThecouncilconsultedwithHudson frequentlythroughoutthemeeting,particularlyregardingtheTown’seffortsto securestatefundingforTownprojects, inc ludingimprovementstotownhall andthetownpark,aswellaspotential newvehiclesforthepoliceandmaintenancedepartments.

Hudsonatonepointadvisedthe council,“Don’tbeshy”whenapplying forstatefunding.

“It’sbeengreathavingsomeone workingonmovingusforward,”Town CouncilPresidentGregWelchsaidas heintroducedHudsononMonday night.

Thecouncilheardconcernsfrom severalresidentsregardinganongoing problemwithyouthsridingdirtbikes and four-wheelersontownstreets,often athighratesofspeed.

“It’sdifficulttotakecareof,because youcan’tchasethem”duetothedanger ofcausinganinjury,Welchsaid.

PoliceChiefKevinSmithsaidhehas “triedtostopafewofthem.”

CouncilMemberKyleQuillensaid hehasseen“quitealot”moredirtbikes intownlatelyandthatit’sdifficultto identifysomeoftheoperatorsbecause theywearfacecoverings.

“Idon’twanttoseeanybodyget hurt,”Quillensaid.

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Todaywecelebrateafarewell,andagreeting

Ifyou’vecalledtheCoastalPointatanytimeoverthepast18-plus years,orwalkedintheofficetoplaceayardsaleorclassifiedad,chances areyouhaveencounteredJaneJohnsonsittingatthefrontdesk.

Shemighthavesavedacopyofthepaperforyouthatyouwerelookingfor,orputasideabundleforyoutodelivertoyourorganizationor neighbors,orhelpedyouplaceanadforyourchurchservices.Ormaybe youjustcameinlookingfordirectionstoadoctor’sofficeinthearea, wantedtoadvertiseyourcontractingbusinessorwerelookingtotalk withareporterbecauseofastoryideayou’vehadinyourheadfora while.

Asasortofjackofalltrades,Janehasprobablyhelpedpointyouto whereyouneedtoget.Shehaswornalotofhatshere,rangingfromher salesresponsibilitiestooffice-managerdutiestocirculationconcernsto

answeringphonesandgenerallybeingour“air-trafficcontroller.”

Well,Janehasnowbegunanewchapterinherlifeandhasmoved onfromtheCoastalPoint.WewereveryfortunatetobringinJessica Heppdingtofillthatspot,andwe’reextremelyconfidentthatyouwill findJessicaeasytoworkwith,smartandmorethanequippedtoansweryourquestions.Inshort,wearethrilledtobewelcomingJessicato theteam.

ButwewillmissJaneaspartoftheCoastalPointfamily.We’llmiss herdependability,abilitytoserveaplethoraoffunctionsandthe“dad jokes”shesharedwithoureditorovertheyears.Inshort,we’llmissher. Didwementionthatalready?

So,fromallofustoyou,Jane:Wewishyoutheverybestlifehasto offerandlookforwardtohearingaboutyournextadventures.

Ifyou’redecidingifyoushouldcall—doit

Makethecall.

Getinthecar.Writethenote.AnswertheZoom.Whateveryouhavetodo.Ifyou’vebeenmeaningtomakecontact withsomebodyimportantinyourlife,andyoujusthaven’t foundthetimetodoit—well,doit.

It’snocoincidencethatthissubject isfrontofmindformeasMother’sDay approaches.ThisismythirdMother’s DaysinceIlostmymomtocancer,and thisisthethirdMother’sDaysinceI lostmymomtocancerthatIfeelan openwoundinmysoul.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

thatIcirclearoundtothatagainwhenI’malittlelessbusy?

I’dliketosayitgetseasier,butit’s hardtosaysowithoutbeingableto transportmyselftohowIfeltafewyearsago.Idoknowthat itstillhurts.Aton.IknowthatImissherallthetime,and thatiteatsatmethatmydaughtergotcheatedoutofwhat shouldhavebeenamountainofspecialmemoriesbetween thetwo.Iwishshe’dhavebeenabletogettoknowtheperson thisincrediblelittlegirlisturninginto,andwatchmybride blossomintoamotherwholeavesmeinstunnedawetime aftertime.

Justonemoreconversation.Isthattoomuch?I’dloveto hear hercomplainaboutwhateveritwasthatmanagedtoget underherskinonthatparticularday,orhersynopsisonthe fiveorsixbooksshehappenedtoreadthatweek,andwhat languagetheyhappenedtobewrittenin.Iwanttohearabout howshesawthecutestlittledogwhenshewasatlunchwith herfriends,orhowsheflippedoffateenagerwhotriedto stealherparkingspaceatthemall.

Justonemore.That’sit.

Butthat’sacallthatwon’tbeanswered.Thesandhasfilteredthroughtheproverbialhourglass,andourtimetogether onthisspinningglobeisover.There’snohitting“Reset”and startingover.There’sno“Bonus”conversationIcanwin throughthelottery,andshecan’tsimplyforgivemeintoa secondchance,asshehadsomanytimesbefore. Andsuchisthenatureoftimeandrelationships.Itgets awayfromus,despiteourverybestofintentions.I’velearned onFacebookofthedeathoffriendsI’veknownformorethan 40 years—andnearlyeverysingletimeImetaphoricallykick myselffornotreachingouttothemtoconnectonamore personallevelthansimply“Liking”apictureofthenewadditiontheyputontheirhouseortheirlatestvacation.

Justme?AmItheonlyonewhoalwaystellshimselfhe’s goingtomakecontactwithsomebody,onlytothensuggest

Manyofyouhadtheopportunitytomeetourformer graphicartistBobBertram.HewasastalentedanartistasI’ve everhadtheopportunitytoknow,abrilliantmarketingwizard andamanagerwhoearnedtheloveandrespectofeveryone whoworkedunderhiminourartdepartmentformanyyears.Healsohappenedtobeoneofthekindest,gentlest peopleI’veevermet,andhewasthe kindofguywhomadeyoufeellikejust aboutthemostimportantpersoninthe worldwheneveryouspokewithhim. Hewasknownforgivinglittlegifts topeopleallthetime—thespecial kind thathitauniquelypersonalnotewiththegiftee.His deathafewyearsagowasagutpunchtoourentireoffice,and allthosewereachedouttowhohadmovedontonewchaptersinlifebythen.I’mnottryingtogetoverlydramatichere, butitshatteredusonahumanlevel.

Youknowwhateveryonewassayingheretooneanother, betweentears?

“IwishIhadcalledhimyesterdaywhenIwasthinkingof him.”

“Ijustgotapackagefromhimtheotherday.”

Bob’ssuperpowerwasthathedidcontinuetoreachout, until henolongercould.Heneverallowedtimeordistanceor otherdemandstointerferewithwhatheconsideredtobe mostimportantinhislife:relationshipsandappreciatingthe humanbeingsinthoserelationships.

AndIdowishIcouldcallhimjustonemoretime.AndI alsowishthatIwouldhavecalledhimjustonemoretime whileIstillcouldhave.Ijustcan’t.

ButIcanlearn.Weallcanlearn.Welearnthatweneedto juststopandmaketheeffort.Doyouhavethatpersonin yourlifethatyoukeeptellingyourselfyouneedtocontact, butyoujustneverseemtofindthetime?

Makethecall.Writethenote.Whateveryouhavetodo. DoyouplanoncallingyourownmotherthisMother’s Daytothankherforeverythingshe’sdoneforyou?Doit. Heck,doittoday,andthencallheragainonSunday. Reachouttothatfriendthatmovedawayafewyearsago, orthepersonyouranaroundwithinhighschool.Lookupa teacherorcoachwhoimpactedyourlifeasayouth—it’seasier nowthaneverthankstotheinternet.Butdoitnow. Today.

Youjustdon’tknowifthey’llanswertomorrow.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DearMum,

Aretherelaptopsinheaven?Ibet thereare,andsteamingcupsofsweetenedcoffee,newspapersstillwarmfrom thepressandpuppieswhonevergrow old.Allmyfavorites.

I’maskingaboutlaptopsbecauseI longtowritetoyouandreceivereplies asIseekyouradvice,shareeverydayjoys andturntoyouforconsolationasIdid duringthe51yearsIhadyouhere.As Mother’sDayapproaches,Iremember yourmanylessons—thestrongestthat, ironically,hadnowords.WhenIwasa preschoolerafraidofthedentist,Igot couragefromtheconfidentwayyou squeezedmyhand.Yourraisedeyebrow remindedmetherewouldbenotalking, nononsense,duringSundayMass.

AndafterSundayMass,mygoodness,thesimplelunchyouquietly served—bubblinghomemadetomato saucespoonedoverfreshItalianbutteredbreadawedgeofsharpcheese,a handfulofolives,acoldCoke.It’sstill one ofmyfavorites,althoughwhenI

makeit,Ican’tquitegetittotastelike yours.Mysagestuffingisprettyclose, andbakedartichokes,butsomethingis missing.

SomethinghasbeenmissingsinceI saidgoodbyetoyouonSept.19,2009, 16monthstothedayafterDaddytook hisfinalbreath.IrememberwhenIhad totellyou,“Mum,Daddyhasdied,” howyouquicklydrewinyourbreathas thoughyouhadbeenstruck.Yourwords wereanexhaustedexhale:“Oh,dear Lord.”

Formonthsafterwardyourepeated, “Idon’twanttotryanymore,honey.I justwanttobewithyourfather.”

Andthenyouwere.

After62yearsofmarriage,thetwo ofyouwereinseparable.Howcouldyou notbe?Hewasadelight,alwaysjoking, carryingyourpurseashetookyourarm whenyoufounditmoreandmoredifficulttowalk.

“Loveyouraccessory,”I’dtease,and he’dpuckerandmime,swinginghis headfromsidetosidelikeamodelon therunwayandsay,“Oh,thankyou,my dear.Itmatchesmyshoes.”

In yourlastdays,asIsatbesideyour

bedholdingyourhand,you’dawaken andcallmebyhisname.

“Phil,willyougetmeadrink?Philip, stayherewithme.Don’tleave,”you’d mumble,andI’dtellyou,“Mum,that’s quiteanhonortobecalledbyhis name.”

AndthenyoubothweregoneandI —agrownwomanwithamaster’sdegree,acomfortablelittlecottageinthe woods,aheavilywoodedyard,adogI adoredandasolidcareer—crumbled.I wasavulnerabletoddleragain,lostin themall,screamingformymumbecauseshewasmyworld.

Yet,inmanyways,youarehere.Isee youintreeswhenbreezesgentlymove theirbranches,inredcardinalsthat perchonlawnchairs,theirtinyheads cocked;inthesunrisingovertheocean thatdrawsmetoitsshore.Youarea solidnodofreassurance,areminderto remainfaithfulevenwhentheworldhas upended.

Ithinkofyousaying,“If,”asyou begantoquoteyourfavoriteRudyard Kiplingpoem.

“Ifyoucankeepyourheadwhenall about you,Arelosingtheirsandblam-

ingitonyou,Ifyoucantrustyourself whenallmendoubtyou,Butmakeallowancefortheirdoubtingtoo; “Ifyoucanwaitandnotbetiredby waiting,Orbeingliedabout,don’tdeal inlies,Orbeinghated,don’tgivewayto hating,Andyetdon’tlooktoogood,nor talktoowise…Ifyoucanfilltheunforgivingminute,Withsixtyseconds’ worthofdistancerun,Yoursisthe Earthandeverythingthat’sinit,And —whichismore—you’llbeaMan, my son!”

Atyourfuneral,wereadthatpoem. Thereweresongs,thehymn“Inthe Garden”—theoneyourmother,for whomIamnamed,loved—“Ave Maria”sunginLatin.Thepriestprayed. Therewasablessing.Itwasover.

Thenextday,Idrovetothelittle saltboxhouseyouandDaddymadeso welcoming,andyourdarkbluesweater wasstillonthebackofthediningroom chairwhereyouleftitthedayItook youtothedoctorandheadmittedyou tothehospitaltotrytogettheravages ofseverediabetesundercontrol.

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Letters

Readerremindsus ofPeaceOfficersday

Editor:

Wednesday,May15,isPeaceOfficersMemorialDayintheUnited States.InOctober1962,President JohnF.Kennedysignedalawdesignatingthisdateasanationalobservance. Eachyearsince,thepresidentshave madeaproclamationtohonorthemen andwomeninlawenforcementthat havelosttheirlivesorbeeninjuredin thelineofduty.Governmentagencies arerequestedtolowertheUnited Statesflagtohalf-mast,andIencouragethepublictoobservethisdaywith eventsthathonortheirsacrifice.

AsofAprilthisyear,55U.S.officershavebeenkilled,accordingtothe OfficerDownMemorialPage.There havebeen26,611all-timein-line-ofdutydeathsintheU.S.Foragood civicslessonfortheyoung,lookup

Mother

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Monthswentby.Surgery.Rehab.Complications.Younevercamehome.

Thisweekend,itwillbe15years sinceIlastspentMother’sDaywith

moreinformationonPeaceOfficer MemorialDay.Whatcanyoudoto showyourappreciationtoyourlocal lawenforcementagenciesandboost morale?

•Asanindividualorgroupyoucan sendacard/letterofcommendationor supportofthelawenforcementagency orofanindividualofficertotheirHQ.

•Encouragelocalschoolstogivea civicslessonormorningannouncementtoinformtheirstudentsabout thisnationaleventtorememberand honorthelawenforcementofficers whohavegiventheirlivesintheline ofduty.

•Whatismostimportant,ifyou seeapoliceofficer,thankapoliceofficer.

•Putablueribbononyourmailbox.

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you.Now,everyyear,whenjewelry storesandflowershopsstartadvertising thatMother’sDayiscoming,Imutethe volume.It’stoohard.

Mum,ifyourunintoSt.PeterbehindthePearlyGates,andhehasalaptop,borrowitandwritetome.Notthat it’snecessary.Iknowyou’realwayswith

Curranvoiceshis oppositiontoHB350

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtostateRep.RonGray(R-38th) andwassenttotheCoastalPointforpublication.

MynameisWalterF.Curran,andI amacitizenofOceanView.Iamwritingtodaytoexpressmyoppositionto HouseBill350(HB350)initscurrent formandaskthatyouworkwithhospitalleaderstodevelopabettersolution torisinghealthcarecoststhatallows hospitalstoretaintheirlocaldecisionmaking abilities.

OneofthethingsIvaluemostabout livinginSussexCountyistheclose-knit senseofcommunity.Here,friendsand neighborslookoutforoneanother.This commitmenttooneanotherextendsto localhealthcare.Anyonewhohasever

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me.Youareinmyeverythought,the bestofmymemories.OtherthansputteringexpletivesIlearnedfromworking innewsroomsformorethan40years,I hopeIammakingyouproud.(Sorry aboutthosewords.)

Myheartisinfusedwithyourlove, Mum.Italwayswillbe.Love,Susan

Tim Sax ov t V Voveris, previous Mayor Pa Dik Ol orsed by: xton, Current Mayor veris, , , and Don Boteler iver Council members

former Tim Sha and I will Bethany charm. own an T Town and Joe Con Our

em: , Mayor Pro T Tem: aw , Bob Randy ess in South ogre pr l continue to mak while maintaining its small-town or the e committed to work f e ar W nd its people. , Planning Commission Lead nway

ransparency tions & T Transpar ve Communica ystem torm Drainage S e S r t Hill Flooding ork Road & Ca Y e Canals e & Revitaliz & Budget the Long Range Plan or 2050 own Resiliency f e T Town eyond owns

beencaredforbythedoctorsandnurses atBeebeHealthcareunderstandsthat theyworkdayinanddayouttotruly understandourcommunity’sevolving healthneedsandprovidethehigh-qualityservicesnecessarytoensurethose needsaremet.

Beebealsounderstandsthathealthcaredoesn’tjustmeanservicesthatare providedinsideahospital.In2023 alone,Beebeprovided$160millionin communitybenefits,includingservices likefreeorreducedmedicalcare,behavioralhealthservices,communityoutreacheffortsandfoodprogramsthat providecommunitymemberswithdayto-dayessentials.Shouldthisbillpassas itcurrentlystands,Beebemaynotbe abletofundthesecrucialprograms, whichonlyfurtherharmsourmostvulnerablecommunitymembers.

Bytransitioninghospitals’budgetary decision-makingtothestatelevel,HB 350willstripBeebeandotherproviders ofthepowertoallocateresourcesbased ontheuniqueneedsofthecommunities theyserve.AsresidentsofSussex County,wewanttoberepresentedby thosewholiveandworkalongsideus, whounderstandwhoweareandwhat weneedtostayhealthy.

Asahealthcareconsumer,Iunderstandthatrisingcostsareunsustainable. Butwecannotadequatelyaddressthis

issuewithoutaddressingtheroleof drugcompaniesandinsurancecompaniesindrivingupprices.Thisiswhy Beebeisopentocollaboratingwith Senateleadershiptocometoanagreement onabillthataddressesrising costs,bringstogetherallthenecessary playersandallowshospitalstheflexibilitytoaddresstheircommunity’sneeds.

Asweworktowardacommongoal ofdeliveringhigh-quality,accessible healthcaretoeveryoneinourstate,it’s moreimportantthanevertopreserve ourlocaldecision-makingabilitieswhile webringtogetherallthenecessarypayerstodevelopacomprehensivesolution.

Furthermore,Ihavelivedlong enough andwitnessedfederalandstate bureaucracyenoughtoknowthat wheneverthegovernmentsticksits handintoprivatebusiness,itruinsit. Quicklyorslowly,theresultisthesame.

ForallthereasonsI’vestatedabove,I askthatyouvoteagainstHB350asit currentlystands.

Thankyouforyourconsideration.

WalterF.Curran OceanView

BBVFC-Athankful forsupportwithevent

Editor:

OnSaturday,April27,theBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary(BBVFC-A)hadaPancakeBreakfast atTheSaltedRim.KarenFritzand TammyPoehoitzdidamazingfood

preparation,andthepatronslovedthe cheesyeggs.

Weweresofortunatetohavethis andothergenerousbusinessestohelpus supportourcommunity.Karenand Tammykeptourteamrunning smoothly.Allguestswerewelcomed outsidebySparky,ourmascot,whois AuxiliarymemberScottResnick.Our famous1952firetruck,ourfirstnew truckboughtbytheBethanyBeachFire Company,wasbroughtbyKenNittaly, who makeshimselfavailableforallof ourevents.Kencomestouswithmany yearsoffireservice.

Themembersofthefirehouseauxiliaryalwaysmakethemselvesavailablein everywaypossibletomakeagreatsuccessofanyoftheeventsthatwesponsor.

Ourfutureevents:

•June1—LookforussellingTshirtsattheSeasideCraftShowonthe BethanyBeachboardwalk.

•June2throughSept.8—Every Sunday,sellingT-shirtsattheFarmer’s Market.

•Sept. 14—attheBethanyBeach FireHouse,2-7,forourShrimpBoil. Wewillbesellingticketsinadvance.

•Oct.12—ArtisanFestivalat BBVFCFireHouse,whichisabig eventinthefall.

Lookforfurtherannouncements aboutourBBVFVC-Auxiliaryandall oftheeventswepartakein.

SandraR.McGrath,Publicity BethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany

auditorium.

TheDNRECandGovernor’sOffice representatives,andMikeDunmeyer, U.S.Wind,presentedaccurate,factual informationaboutthewindenergyregulatoryprocess,economicbenefits,impacts,protections,andongoingreviews andstudies.PowerPointslideswere usedforpeopletorefertoandhavefor futurereference.

Next,theaudienceheardfromGeoffreyPohanka(cardealer)andDave Stevenson,fromtheCaesarRodneyInstitute, https://www.caesarrodney.org/index.ht m.TheydidnotprovidePowerPoints, referencesorwrittendocumentationfor whattheysaid.

PohankaandStevensonarewellknownopponentsofwindenergy.They thriveonbeingvocaldeniersofclimate changeandsea-levelrise,receivingloud cheersofsupporteventhough,inmy opinion,almosteverythingtheysaid was factuallyincorrect,biasedorbased onissueselsewhereinthenationor worldthatdonotapplytoourarea.

Readerweighsin onwindmeeting

Editor:

OnMay1,2024,Iattendedthe “OffshoreWindCommunityMeeting” sponsoredbySen.GeraldHockerand Rep.RonGrayintheIndianRiver HighSchoolauditoriuminDagsboro. Themeetingwaswell-attended,with severalhundredpeoplenearlyfillingthe

Iwasstunnedattheenthusiasmwith whichtheydeceivedtheaudience.They claimedthatfloodingisnotincreasing inDelawarecoastalcommunities,or anywhereintheUnitedStates,thatsealevelriseisbogusandspeculative,and thatthejuryisoutonclimatechange. Pohankastatedthathehasseennoevidenceofsea-levelriseorincreasesin flood frequencyortheamountoffloodwater.Theyassertedthathomevalues willdecreasebyasmuchas30percent, basedupondatafromonshorewind towerswithin1to3milesofproperties. BothspeakersarguedthatDelaware shouldnotapprovetheinstallationof cablefromthetowersanddenysitinga powerfacilityinSeashoreStatePark. Instead,theysupportstickingwithoil, gasandcoal.

Interestingly,theverynextweekend,

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Whatisatax-deferredexchangeandwhatarethebenefits?

Inthisworld,nothingis certain,exceptdeathandtaxes. However,thereisaninstance whereyoucansaveyourselfa significantamountonthetax front.Atax-deferredexchange, or1031Exchange,isthesale ofaninvestmentproperty wherethefundsareimmediatelyappliedtowardsthepurchaseofanewinvestmentproperty.

Thegoalissavingincapitalgainstaxes,which aretaxesassessedontheincreaseinvalueinthe property.Whatmanypeoplefailtorealize,asI haveseenplayoutevenaslateasattheclosing table,isthatdodgingUncleSamrequiresplanning wellinadvance.

Shouldyouwishtoconductatax-deferredexchange,youarerequiredtohavea1031intermediaryinplacebythetimeyousellpropertyA.The proceedsofsalearesenttotheintermediaryto holduntilclosingoccursonpropertyB.Thereare strictrequirementsinplace,suchaspropertiesyou havetoidentifyaspossiblepurchaseswhenclosing occursonpropertyA,andasettimelineforwhen youhavetocloseonpropertyB.Besuretoconsult witha1031intermediaryandyouraccountant shouldthisbeanavenueyouareexploring.

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Atax-deferredexchange, alsoknownasa“1031Exchange,”isaprocessbywhich youcansellaninvestment propertyandusetheproceeds topurchaseanewinvestment propertywhiledeferringcapitalgaintaxes.Normally,when yousellaproperty,youpay taxesonthegain(profit).A1031Exchangelets youavoidpayingtaxesonthesalebyrollingthe proceedsintothepurchaseofanotherproperty.

Thepropertymusthavebeenusedforinvestmentorbusinesspurposes,soaprimaryorvacationhomedoesnotapply.Thereareimportant considerationstokeepinmind,violationsof whichcanscuttlethedealandresultinaheftytax bill.First,youmustretaina“QualifiedIntermediary.”TheQIisathirdpartythatholdstheproceedsfromthesaleandtransfersthemoneyfor thepurchase.Iftheproceedstouchyouraccount, theyarespoiledandtaxesaredue.Two,youhave 45daysfromthesaleofthepropertytoidentify uptothreepropertiestopurchase.Three,youhave 180daysfromthesaleofthepropertytosettleon thenewproperty.

Consultwithyourtaxprofessionalbeforesigninganything.

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Atax-deferredexchange, alsocolloquiallyreferredtoas a“like-kindexchange”or“1031 Exchange,”isawaytodelay thepaymentofcapitalgainson thesaleofrealestate.Loosely, ifyouownrealestatethathas beenrentedasaninvestment property,thenyoumustpay taxesonthe“gain”whenyouselltherealestate. Unliketheprimaryresidenceexemptionunderthe IRScodeforprimaryresidences,youdonothave anautomaticexemptionuptoacertaindollar amountwhenthepropertyissold.

Atax-deferredexchangeallowsyoutoreinvest yourproceedsintoanotherinvestmentproperty, andyouareexcludedfrompayinggainsifyou meetalltherulesrequiredbytheIRS.Insome cases,peopleareabletosellandreinvestovera lifetimeand,uponpassingaway,thebeneficiaries mayusetheestatetaxexemption,aswellasthe steppedvalue,forcapitalgainswhentheysellthe realestate.Thisisalotoftaxsavingsoveralifetime.

Atax-deferredexchangemustutilizeanintermediarytoreceiveproceeds.Ifyouareconsidering atax-deferredexchange,thenyoumustconsult withataxspecialistandhireanintermediary.

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Frankford-areamankilledinsingle-vehiclecrash

TheDelawareStatePolicethisweek wereinvestigatingasingle-vehiclecrash thatoccurredSaturdaymorning,May4, inMillsborothatleftonemandead.

AccordingtotheDSP,onMay4, around7:08a.m.,a2002ToyotaCelica GTSwastravelingsouthboundon ParkerRoad,approachingasharpcurve northofFiremansRoad.Policesaid theirpreliminaryinvestigationrevealed theToyotawastravelingatanapparent

highrateofspeedandfailedtonegotiate thesharpcurve,whichcauseditto exittheeastedgeoftheroadway.After itexitedtheroadway,theysaid,theToyotaoverturnedmultipletimesthrough anopenfield,duringwhichtheunrestraineddriverwasejectedfromthecar.

Thedriver,FernandoFernandez,22, ofFrankford,waspronounceddeadat thescene.

Theroadwaywasclosedforapproxi-

duetofillingoflotsandsoilsaturation. Thisfloodingismadeexponentially worsebyclimatechangeandsea-level rise.

matelythreehourswhiletheinvestigatorsexaminedthescene.

TheDelawareStatePoliceTroop7 CollisionReconstructionUnitcontinuedinvestigatingtheincidentthisweek. TroopersareaskinganyonewhowitnessedthiscrashtocontactM.Cpl.K. Argobycalling(302)703-3264.InformationmayalsobeprovidedbycontactingDelawareCrimeStoppersat 1-800-847-3333.

theWashingtonPostpublishedanarticlethatissimilartomanyIhaveseen latelypredictinga3-to18-inchsealevelriseinDelaware.Dozensofother articlesandbooksIhaveread,and40 yearsofresearchbyfederalagencies, makeaconvincingcaseforclimate changeandsea-levelrisebasedupon scienceandstudies.Coastalcommunitiesmustprepareforincreasedflooding, notdenyitlikePohankaandStevens. IpurchasedahomeonWiegand LaneinBethanyBeachin2009.Back then,thestreetonlyfloodedacouple timesayear.Now,thereisstanding water20to30percentofthetimefrom LoopCanalstormsurgecausedbyall thedevelopmentaroundtheSaltPond andthecanalsilting-in,andfrom pondingstormwaterthatcannotdrain

Forme,itisnotaboutbeingrightor somesortofintellectualcompetition. It’saboutscienceandfactsandplanning to protectourcommunities,naturaland culturalresources,andpeople.Touse misinformationtolullpeopleintoa falsesenseofsecurityisirresponsible.

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ThePreceptorOmegaChapterof BetaSigmaPhisororitywouldliketo extendourheartfeltthankstoSoDel Conceptsforsupportingourgroup’s communityserviceefforts,byhostinga

dine-and-donateatCottageCaféin BethanyBeach,onApril24. WesoappreciatethegenerousdonationfromSoDelConcepts,aswellas thewarmandenthusiasticwelcomeextendedtousbymanagerRickHaney andtheentireCottageCaféstaff.And specialthanksaswelltoallofthediners whocameoutthatdaytoenjoyThe Cottage’sgreatfoodanddrink!

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BeachedfinwhalediesjustnorthofInlet

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Ayoungfinwhalethatbeacheditself SundayjustnorthoftheIndianRiver InletdiedlateSundaynightandhas sincebeenburiedinDelawareSeashore StatePark,accordingtothedirectorof theMERRInstitute,amarinerehabilitationandeducationcenterinLewes.

ThewhalewasburiedMondayby stateparkstafffollowinganecropsy, whichisasurgicalexaminationofits bodytodeterminewhyitdied.

MERRExecutiveDirectorSuzanne ThurmansaidWednesdaymorningthat samples ofthewhale’stissueswillbeexaminedbyalaboratorytohelpdeterminethecauseofdeath.Shesaidshe wasabletoruleouttwothings:There wasnosignofbluntforcetraumaor parasitesonthewhale’sbody.

Thewhale,estimatedtobeabout45 feetlong,wasveryemaciated,whichindicatedthatithadbeensufferingsome sortofillnessforalongperiod,Thurmansaid.

Asvolunteers,officialsandbystandersgatheredonthebeachonSunday,manywerehopingthattheanimal couldberescued.ButThurmansaidthe creaturewasalreadypastthepoint whereitcouldbesaved.

Thewhale,ThurmansaidearlySundayevening,appeared“tobemostlyunconscious.Wearejustwaitingfor naturetotakeitscourse,whichisso hard,”shesaid.

MERRpersonnelandvolunteershad beenatthesitesincemid-morningon Sunday.Crowdsarrivingtoseethegiant animal—whichwasvisiblefromthe nearbybridge—werekeptseveralhundredfeetsouthofwhereitlayinthe surf.

TheLewes-basedMERRInstitute assistswitheducation,researchandrehabilitationofmarineanimals,includingmarinemammalsandseaturtles.

Finwhales,whicharethesecond largestwhalespeciesontheplanet,can

IRSDDiversityNightbringfamiliestogetherforfood,crafts

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Familiesinthecommunitycametogethertocelebratedifferencesand sharedhumanityatDiversityNightat SussexCentralHighSchoolonMondayevening,April29.Comingduring thefinaldaysofApril’sDiversity Month,theeventincludedLatinand Asianfoodoptions,NativeAmerican dance,andartsandcraftsrepresenting variousculturesintheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict.

“Itisreallygreattoseeallofthe familiestogethertonight,withtheparents andtheirchildrenoutforfun,”said MarisaHockman,anEnglishlanguageartsliteracycoachwithinthedistrict curriculumdepartment.“SinceAprilis DiversityMonth,it’sawonderfulway forustocelebrateallofourmanyculturesthatcompriseourregion.”

“TheUniversityofDelawareelementaryeducationprogramstudentsare heretodosomereadingsandaregiving awaychildren’sbooks,”notedHockman. “Sothatwasaniceadditiontothediversityprogramthisyear.”

“ Wearedelightedtobeableto spendtimewithourcommunity,”said JudithA.Brittingham,SCHSprincipal

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andformerlytheIRSD’sdirectorof specialeducationservices.“Itisveryrelaxedthisevening,andwecancometogetherinanon-stressfuldiversity program.”

“Everyschoolinthedistrictistaking onadifferentcountryrepresented withintheIRSD,andtheyaredoing somethingrelatedtoit,”saidBrittinghamoftheevent.“Wewillhostperformancesinthecafeteriahere,and therearethingsforpeopleofallagesto doinourgym.”

Shesaidthattheorganizersmade thehostingdutiessimplework.

“ Wehadateamofpeoplefromour SCHSadministrationworkingclosely withthedistrictoffice,withcurriculum teammembersJenniferLovelletteand MarisaHockmantakingthelead.Jen andMarisahavebeenamazing,and everyonehelped.Eachschoolbrought itsowncraftmaterials.”

Lovellettehadservedasamath teacherwithinthedistrictbeforejoining thecurriculumteaminEnglish-languagelearning(ELL),whichfocuseson studentsgainingmoreproficiencyin English.

“Soit’sonebigcommunityatDiversityNight,insteadofeachofusoperatingasseparateschools,”Brittingham said.

TheUniversityofDelawarebrought morethanadozenofitsstudentstothe eventtoteachliteracy.WillAnthonyis asophomoreatUD,majoringinelementaryeducation.

“Weareallteachersin‘Beginning Literacy’trainingatUD.Weusuallygo intotheelementaryschoolsforabout 30minutesatatimetoreadandtostudent-teach,”saidAnthony,whoattendedCaesarRodneyHighSchool beforecollege.“Wehavespentourfirst twoyearsjustobservingandhelpingin theclassroom,soit’sgreatforustobe abletoactuallystarttoteach.”

“Itisnew,andalsofunforus,asstudents,togetbackintotheclassroom,” saidAnthony.

TheUDvolunteersatDiversity Nightplannedtoreadtoearlylearners andnewreaders,topromoteliteracy skills.

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reach80feetinlength,Thurmansaid. Theyrangefrom1,500to2,000pounds perfootoflengthwhenhealthy,she said.Theyareanendangeredspecies.

Becauseofthewhale’ssizeandthe incomingtideintheafternoon,the MERRteamdecideditwouldbetoo dangeroustotrytointervene—atthat pointwiththegoalofeuthanizingit, Thurmansaid.

“Anylittlething”withananimalthat largeandthevagariesoftherollingsurf, “couldkillus,”shesaid.

itselfneartheIndianRiverInleton SundaydiedearlyMondaymorning. About20marinemedicalstaffwere on-siteonMondayatnoontoper-

Euthanizingananimalthatlarge, Thurmansaid,“wouldtakehourstoadministerthesolution,”andtheteamhad awindowofonlyabout15minutesduringthedaySundaywhentheyfeltthey mightbeabletoapproachitsafely.

“Wewouldhavetakenitifwecould have,tohelp,”shesaidoftheriskinvolved,whichwasdeemedtoohighfor themtodoanythingtohelpthestrugglingwhale,whosetailcouldoccasionallybeseenrisinghighabovethesurf. Sprayfromthewhale’sblowholeindicatedthroughoutthedaythatitwas stillbreathing,butitwasclearitwas veryillasthetidecameinlateSunday.

Thurmanexplainedthattheteam

formanecropsyontheanimal.While theinitialcauseofdeathisbelievedto benaturalcausesandalong-termillness,whaleresearchersandmarine

couldn’tusealong-distancemethod, suchasadart,toeuthanizethewhale becausewhenwhalesareindistress, particularly,theygointo“divemode” andalloftheirbloodisdirectedfrom theirextremitiestoorganssuchastheir hearts,whichmakesitdifficulttoreach a“goodvein”toadministerthemedicationnecessarytoenditslife.

“It’sjustasituationthat’svery,very difficult,”Thurmansaid.

Someofthedozensofonlookers whogatheredonthebeachonSunday couldbeheardtalkingaboutwhalesand potentialdamagefromsonartesting beingdonebywind-farmcompanies.

Thurmansaidthatwhileshedoesn’t

mammalexpertswereperformingthe

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liketoaddressthosecommentsdirectly, “becauseit’sbecomesopoliticizedthatI don’tliketospeaktothataspectofit,” finwhalesandthreeotherwhalespecies, includinghumpbackwhales,havebeen “declaredunderanunusualmortality event”since2016becauseofthehigher numbersthatwerenotedtobedying.

“It ’sstillongoingthismanyyears later,”Thurmansaid.

NorthAtlanticrightwhalesand minkewhaleswerealsodeclaredunder thatnotification,“wheremanymoreanimalsaredyinginashorterperiodof time.Nobodyseemedtopaythatmuch attentionotherthanus,”shesaid. “They’vebeendyingforalongtime,not justrecently.

“There’scertainlyconcernwithanything thatgoesintotheoceanthatproducesunderwaternoise,thatproduces anythinglikeradiationfromcablesor affects[naturallyoccurring]electromagneticfields…anythingthatgoesinto theoceanthathaspotentialtohavean adverseimpactontheseanimalsisof concerntous,”Thurmansaid.

However,shesaid,“Withthisanimal,that’snotwhatwe’reseeing…externally.”Shesaidshehopedthe necropsywouldprovideamoredefinitivecauseofdeath.“She’ssothinyou canseeherbones.Sothat’scausedby, usually,anunderlyingconditionthat’s beengoingonforalengthyperiodof time—notsomethingacute,likegettinghitbyaship,orbeinganykindof sonic…anyblasting,anythinglike that,”shesaid.

Althoughtherewerevisiblewounds onthewhale,Thurmansaidtheyappearedtobeabrasionsfromrubbingon thesand,ratherthancuts.

“We’lllookforeverything,”shesaid. “Wealwaysarelookingforthefacts.” By about6p.m.onSunday,volunteersmadetheirwaytothewhalealong therapidlydisappearingbeach,forthe final“shift”oftheday.Thurmansaid theteamwouldbebackatfirstlighton Mondaytoassessthesituation,hoping thatthewhale’sstrugglewouldhave endedbythen.Stateparkpersonnel wouldcontinuetomonitorthewhale duringthenight,shenoted.

“Wehopethatshewillhavepassed duringthenight,”Thurmansaid. Andithad.

Usingheavyequipment,thewhale wasthenmovedtoanareawherethe beachisbroaderthanattheinlet,where theMERRperformedthenecropsyto helpdeterminewhytheanimaldied.

Someresultswouldlikelybeavailablequickly,Thurmansaid,whileothers willhavetobeanalyzedinalabsetting. Followingthenecropsy,thewhalewas burieddeepunderthesandnearby.

post-mortemintotheeveningMondaynight.

Researcherswereundertightdeadlinestoperformtheprocedureinbetweenlowandhightides,accordingto oneofthenaturalistsonsight.The whale’sremainsweremovedabout 100feethigherontothebeach,just northoftheIndianRiverInlet Bridge.

Aburialspacehadalreadybeen dugintotheDelawareSeashoreState Parksandclosetothedunelinesby DNRECstaff,usingalargebackhoe. Deadwhalesmaydecomposenaturallyonabeachoveraperiodof monthsandwillbefullydecomposed, exceptforthebones,withinoneyear.

“DNRECstaffhavebeenonsite monitoringthesituationsincethe youngfinwhalebeachedyesterday morningsouthoftheIndianRiver Life-SavingStationinDelaware SeashoreStatePark,”officialsnoted onMonday.“DNREC’smarinemammalresponsepartner,theMarineEducation,Research&Rehabilitation Institute(MERR),attendedthe strickenwhaleinconsultwiththeNationalOceanic&AtmosphericAdministration(NOAA).

“Marinemammalrespondersand scientistsreportedlateSundaynight

thatthewhalewasintheprocessof dying.Unfortunately,itdidnotsurvive,andanecropsywasbeingperformedonthewhaleintothelate afternoonandeveningtoday,”said MichaelGlobetti,DNRECpublicrelationsmanager,onMonday.

AccordingtoMERRInstitutestaff andvolunteersonthescene,theywere neverabletogainenoughaccessto themammaltoadministerasedative tohelpeaseitsdistress,duetoitslocationinthebreakingwaves.

TheMERRInstituteconfirmed thatabackhoeandcraneswereused topullthebeachupabout100yards higherontotheshorewhenresearchersfounditunresponsiveat dawnMonday,sothatthemarinescientistscouldperformthenecropsy procedure.

Thefinwhalewasmorethan50 feetlongandmayhaveweighedupto 50tons,ormorethan110,000 pounds.Forcomparison,astandard tractortrailervanis53feetlong.

Thepresenceofthebeachedwhale resultedintrafficconcernsattheinlet, andNaturalResourcespolicespent aboutthreehourserectingtraffic conesformorethanamilenorthof thebridgetoavoidhavingpeopleillegallyparkonRoute1.

Inaddition,manycuriousonlookerscrossedovererosion-sensitive dunestogetalookatthemassive creature.

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Editor’snote:Thisisthefirstinaseriesof previewsofthehomesthatwillbeondisplay duringthe32ndBeach&BayCottageTour,to beheldvirtuallyJuly14throughAug.4and,for sixpreselectedhomes,in-persononJuly24and July25.

Theownersofthishomelovethepeacefulenergyofacoastline,whetheritbein California,FloridaorDelaware.Astheyexplained,“Thecoastjustfeelslikeaplaceyou canexhaleandenjoythesimplethingsin life.”

In2019,theychoseBethanyBeachas theircoastlineandboughtalotwithinwalkingdistancetotownandoneblockfromthe ocean.Thehomeonthelotwasbeyondrepairandhadtoberazed.Thenewbeach house,completedin2021,isaloveletterto coastallivingingeneral.

Theownersdescribetheiruncluttered aestheticascoastalwith“abitofabohofeel.” Thehomefeelsorganic,inthateachroom andopenspacewasdesignedindependently basedonlightingandcomfortbutunifiedby clean,simplelines.Onthefirstlevel,ensuite bedroomswithample-sizedclosetsand bathroomsencouragefamilyandfriendsto enjoyaspecialtimeatthebeach.Afront patio,uniquetothearea,allowstheowners toheartheoceanwhiletheymeetneighbors andofferpetswaterandtreats.

Onthesecondlevel,aninvertedfloor plantakesfulladvantageoftallceilingsand architecturaldetailstogiveanairyfeeltothe mainlivingareaandprimarybedroom.In thefamilyroom,asmalldogdoorhidden behindasofaallowstheirbelovedpetto enjoyacozy,comfortableporchwheneverhe wants.Thisspaceisalsoperfectforthe owners,theirchildren,grandchildrenand dearfriendstoenjoytheseabreezeand

creatememories.

Thishomeoffersamasterclassinhow besttousemirrorsasafinishingdesignelementtoadddimensionstoaspaceandcomplementexistingdecor.

Asoneofthehomeownersmentioned,“I lovemirrorsbecausetheyreflectlightina roomandofferadifferentviewofwhatever itisreflecting.”

Inaddition,large-scaleartworkthroughoutthehomedepictingfavoritebeachspots andfloraonbothcoastsissupplementedby theowners’outdoorphotography.Theocean isneverfarawayinthishome.

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthatwill beviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsfor the32ndBeach&BayCottageTour.This week’shomeisoneofthesixhomesonthe 32ndTourthatwillbeavailableforin-persontoursbyholdersofCombotickets.And, likeall10homesonthe2024tour,this homewillalsobeavailabletobeseenvirtuallybyholdersofbothComboandVirtual tickets.

Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideothatwilloffer Tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywant,fromanywhere, duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilitytoviewthetour onanyinternet-enableddevice.

The32ndBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandThe LeslieKoppGroup.

Comboticketscost$50,andVirtual-only ticketscost$35.Comboticketsarestrictly limitedto1,000ticketsandmaybeusedeitherdayofthetour,withasingleentrypermittedtoeachhome.Topurchaseticketsor formoreinformation,visittheCottage Tour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottage TourisproducedbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Allnetproceedsdirectly benefitthelibrary’soperations.

Localinnkeeperpensvegancookbook

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

MicheleSalisbury—schoolnurse, innkeeperandcookinginstructor—can nowaddonemoretitletohergrowing list:cookbookauthor.

Salisbury—owneroftheSalisbury HouseatBethanyBeach,alongwithher husband,Robin—haspublishedherfirst cookbook,whichincludesabout40vegan recipes.

(Theirname,bytheway,isnotpronouncedlikethenearbyMarylandtown. It’sSALS-berry,notSAWLS-berry.)

Asaveganherself,Salisburyhasspent thepast16yearsperfectingtheartof vegancookingandnowservesagourmet, three-coursebreakfastforherguestseach morning.

“Peoplearealwaysaskingme,‘CanI havethisrecipe?’‘CanIhavethatrecipe?’” shesaidofherguestsandcookingclass participants.

So,itseemedlikethenextlogicalthing todowastomakeacookbookofherown.

“It’salotofwork!”Salisburysaid, addingthatittookheraboutayeartoput thecookbooktogether.Shepublishedthe bookherself,throughKindleDirectPublishing.

Manyoftherecipesareonesshedevelopedforthebed-and-breakfast,shesaid, admittingthatthewholeprocessofcompilingthemwasnotexactlylinear,because,well,shehadaninntorun.

“Ifinallytookallofmyscribblesand allofmywritingandtypeditup.I’mlike, ‘Oh,thisisgood.IthinkIcoulddoa book,’”shesaid.

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CoastalPoint•KerinMagill MicheleSalisburyhaspublishedacookbookfeaturingveganrecipesusingegg substitutes.

NotonlydidSalisburytestandcompilealloftherecipesinthebook,shealso tookallofthephotos.Thethemeforthe bookiseggsubstitutes.Salisburyhasperfectedtheartofusingthingslikepotatoes insteadofeggsforadeviled-eggdish,and tofuforafaux“egg”salad.Sheusesthickenerssuchaschiaseedsinpuddings,insteadofdairyproductsandotherproteins.

“Inmybakedgoods,Iusethreetablespoonsofwatertoonetablespoonof groundflaxseed,”whichproducesagelatinoussubstancethatactsasabinder,she

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said.“It’sreallycool.…It’sjustlikejelly.”

Tofuisacommoneggsubstitute, whichSalisburysaidsheusesinatofu scramble,aswellasher“eggsalad.”

Notonetorestonherlentils,Salisburysaidshehasalreadystartedworking onhernextcookbook.

“Thenextoneisgoingtobeabout snacks,”shesaid,“becausemyfriends andIlovesnacks.Whodoesn’tlovea snack?”

EachguestattheSalisburyHouse— aTuscan-stylevillasetinthewoodsnear BethanyBeach—receivesacharcuterie board“welcome”whentheyarrive,along withthethree-coursebreakfasteach morningoftheirstay.

Salisburysaidsheenjoyscomingup withthemesforherbreakfasts.Asanexample,asouth-of-the-borderbreakfast mightincludemangochiapuddingwith huevosrancherosandtresleches.

MuchoftheproduceSalisburyserves comesfromherowngarden.

“It’sjuststartingtowakeupnow,”she saidofher“kitchengarden,”whichincludesmainstayssuchastomatoesand herbs.Anothergardenincludesmore “fallharvest”typesofvegetables.

Salisburyandherhusbandboughtthe 6.5-acrepropertyin2017,builtthelarge homeandthenwereapprovedtooperate thethree-bedroominntherein2019. Theirfirstguestswerewelcomedin 2022.

Shealsoholdscookingclasses,open tosixto10peopleperclass.

“Wecook,weeat,wehavefun,we laugh.It’sablast,”shesaid.

Theinnisalsoapprovedforevents with50orfewerguests.Shesaidshehas hostedseveralretreatsforareabusinesses, andhopestohostweddingsandother eventsinthefuture.

Shesaidrecently,asshepreparedfora book-signingeventattheinn,thatshe embracedtheveganlifestylein2008 mostlyforitshealthbenefits.

“IdiscoveredthatIwaslactose-intolerant,”shesaid.Shealsodiscoveredthat “whenI’meatingmeat,Ireallydon’thave alotofenergy,”andasshecutbackon meats,“Istartedfeelingsomuchbetter. And,”shesaid.“Iloveanimalstoomuch.”

Tomakeupfornutrientsvegansdon’t getfrommeatsanddairy,Salisburysaid addsnutritionalyeastto“everything.It’s inmyeggsalad.Isprinkleitonsalads.I putitinmysoups.Iputitinmychili,” shesaid.

ButSalisburysaidshedoesn’tjudge otherswhodoeatmeat.

“Ifyoueatmeatanditworksforyou, that’sgreat,”shesaid.

Salisbury’sbook,“TheSalisbury HouseatBethanyBeach:Gourmet VeganRecipesMadewithEggSubstitutes,”isavailableatAmazon.comfor $20andcanbefoundbysearchingfor “MicheleSalisbury”and“theSalisbury House.”Formoreinformation,call MicheleSalisburyattheSalisbury Houseat(302)829-8080.

McGlointodisplayhistalentsatArtisans’Fair

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Amongthe68talentedmenand womenwhowilldisplayandsellitems attheArtisans’FairinOceanViewon Saturday,May25,willbeBillMcGloinofMillsboro,aretiredengineer whospecializesintables,benches, charcuterieboards,wallart,winebottleholders,woodclocksandepoxyornaments.

TheArtisans’Fairwillbeheld from9a.m.to3p.m.inthecafeteria andgymatLordBaltimoreElementarySchool.Anoutdoorfarmers’marketwillbeopenfrom9a.m.to1p.m. thatday,andMcGloin—anativeof LongIsland,N.Y.,whohaslivedin Millsboroforfouryears—willbe outdoorsaswell.

Afterretiringasacockpitdesigner forNorthropGrumman,McGloinbecameinterestedinwoodworking, thinkingtohimself,hesaid,“Ihaveto dosomethingotherthanplayingsoftballandpickleballandallthatstuff.”

“SoIstartedmakingfeedingstationsfordogs,withaheadandtail andbowl.That’showIstarted.Imade quiteafewofthose,”hesaid,“thenI gotintotablesaboutthreeyearsago, andIhavebeenmakingtablesever since.Imakefoyertables.Theyaretablestousewhenyoucomeinthe door,littletablestoputpictureson,to putyourkeysdown,letterstobe mailed,”the68-year-oldsaid.

“Attheshowlastyear,Isoldalot ofcoffeetablesmadeoutof,mostly, redcedarandblackwalnut.Thatis predominantlygoodwoodtomaketablesfrom.Ilikeitbecauseit’snota job.Ijustgooutinthegarage.Ihave atwo-cargaragethatneverseescars. It’smyworkshop.Iputmusicon,and Imaketables.Ispendabout20hours aweekdoingit.IgooutthereandI listento’70srock’ n’rollandIjustget lostinit,”McGloinsaid.

Hesaidheenjoysparticipatingin theArtisans’Fairbecausehighschool studentshelpartistsunpacktheircars.

“Thatisreallycool.AndIlike doingmystuffoutside,becausetables takeupalotofspace.Iamoutside withthefoodvendorsandthefarmers’ marketstands.Everybodywasvery friendlythatwasorganizingthat show,”hesaid.

McGloin’stablesrangeinprice from$80to$400.

Often,hiswife,Paula,seesatable he’smadeandtellshimhecan’tsellit becauseshewantsit.

“Andthensheseesoneshelikes betterandsays,‘Youcantakethisold one.Ilikethisnewonebetter,’”he said.

Thecouplehasthreedaughtersand fourgrandchildren.

“Iwanttokeepmakingbeautiful

tablesandsellingthem,andIwant peopletobehappywiththemandto comeback,”hesaid,addingthathe sellstablesonFacebookMarketplace usingthename“bigleswood”—areferencetohischildhoodnickname.

Otherworksofartthatwillbefor saleattheshowincludeoilandwatercolorpaintings,acrylicandmixed mediaworks,photography,metalart objects,handcraftedjewelry,pottery, glass,textilesandhomedécor.Produce,foodsandgoodsforpetswillbe forsaleatthefarmers’market.

Newthisyearwillbemusicduring theevent,providedbyTheWave DragonsBand,aduoofPatrice Scully-MurrayandMichaelDrew, whowillperformfrom10a.m.to1 p.m.

“TheArtisans’Fairaccomplishes severalgoals,”ChairwomanIdaCrist said.

“Itprovidesavenueforregionalartisanstodisplayandselltheircreations.Itoffersthecommunityan opportunitytogatherforafunevent, anditraisesmoneytofurthertheeducationofareayouth.It’ssomething everyoneinthecommunitywho’s beentoitbeforeissoexcitedtosee return.

“Lastyear,whenitreturnedaftera three-yearabsenceduringCOVID,we gottremendousfeedbackabouthow wonderfulitwastohaveitbackagain. Thereissomethingforeveryone, whethertheyarelookingforjewelry orlookingforagifttogivesomeone, orifyou’relookingforsomethingto

decorateyourhousewith.Allofthe exhibitors—thishastobetheiroriginalwork,”shesaid.

Alsoplannedisanauctionthatwill allowgueststobuyraffleticketsto winworksdonatedbytheexhibitors. Homemadebakedgoods,madeby volunteersfromthe350-member AARPchapter,willalsobeforsale. TicketsforagolfpackagefromBear TrapDunesGolfClubanda50/50 cashrafflewillbeoffered.

CucinaVelocefoodtruckwillbe onthegroundsofferingfreshpasta, salads,sandwichesandbeverages. Admissionandparkingwillbefree. Seewww.southcoastalaarp.orgfor moreinformation.

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Obituaries

Dr.R.WayneCarmean,84

Dr.R.WayneCarmean,84, passedawaysuddenlyinhishomein FenwickIslandonthemorningof May1,2024.BorninWilmington, Del.,onMay17,1939,hegrewup innearbyMontchaninwithhisparents,RaymondCarmeanandMabel JonesCarmean,whoinstilledinhim theimportanceofhardworkand education,aswellasadeepcommitmentto“God,Country,andFamily.” Thosebecamethebasisforhisfuturedirectionsinlife.

Twoearlyeventsalsoremained importanttohimthroughoutthe years:FirstwasamemoryofkneelingwithhisparentsandsisterAnne astheyprayedandlistenedto GabrielHeatter’sWorldWarII radiobroadcastsabouttheworldwidethreatthatendangeredthe livesofhisolderbrothers,Virgiland James,andbrother-in-lawJoeFarren,whoservedinthemilitary.

Theothereventheoftenrecalled washowunhappyhewaswhenhe firstlefthometostartschoolinthe formerAlexisI.DuPontsystem.A concernedteacherpredictedthathe wouldprobably“nevercompletehis education.”Heeventuallyovercame hisseparationanxietyand,ironically,

remainedinoneclassroomoranotheruntilhewasalmost80,sharinghisloveofknowledgeandthe learningprocess.

Foraslongashecouldremember, Carmeanalwaysenjoyedbeinginvolvedwithathletics,bothasanactiveparticipantandfan.Duringhis senioryearatA.I.Dupont,hewas selectedtobebothcaptainforthe Tigerfootballteamandaplayeron Delaware’s1957North(Blue)AllStarteam.Recruitedbyseveralcollegestoplayfootball,hechoseto becomeaBlueHenattheUniversityofDelaware,wherehewasa memberofthe1959Delawarefootballteamthatwasthefirsttowin theLambertCupunderthedirectionoflegendarycoachesDavyNelsonandTubbyRaymond,bothof whomheidolized.Intheoff-season, heenjoyedplayinglacrosse—a sportthatallthreeofhisgrandsons playeddecadeslater.

Asmuchasheappreciated classes,sportsandsociallifeatthe UniversityofDelaware,wheneverhe wasaskedaboutthe“mostsignificantevent”duringthoseyears,he wouldstatewithabigsmilethat thatoccurredwhenhemetthegreat loveofhislife,Vicki.Withinafew

shortmonths,shebecamehisSigma PhiEpsilonSweetheart,andshe wouldremainathissideduring62 yearsofmarriage.

Followinggraduationin1961, withabachelor’sdegreeandan ROTCcommissionasasecond lieutenant,Carmeanproudlyserved forseveralyearsonactivedutyin Germany,andlaterintheU.S.Army Reserves.WhilestationedinGermany,heandVickitouredEurope, includingamemorabletripinto EastGermanyandtheRussianguardedBerlinWall.

Afterhisactive-dutydischarge,a shortstintasasubstituteattheformerGunningBedfordHighSchool convincedhimtostayonasaU.S. historyteacher,aswellasacoach forfootballandbasketball.His proudestmomentasacoachcame whenhisdeterminedGunningBedfordplayerswonthe1968FlightB BasketballChampionship.During summers,healsoworkedasalifeguardandswimminginstructorfor childrenwithmobilitychallenges.

Somehow,betweensportsseasons andsummers,Carmeanearneda master’sdegreeandmaster’s-plus30attheUniversityofDelaware.In 1970,hemadethedifficultdecision

toleaveclassroominstructiontoacceptapositionasanassistantprincipalandthenprincipalatSeaford HighSchool.Whilelivingin Seaford,theCarmeansboughtpropertyinFenwickIsland,wherethey spentensuingyearsbuildingahouse bythebay.

Shortlyafterheearnedhisdoctorateineducationin1980, CarmeanmovedhisfamilytoCecil County,Md.,whereheservedasthe assistantsuperintendentofinstructionandactingsuperintendentuntil retirementin2000.Inaddition,he continuedteachinggraduate-level schoollawandprincipalshipclasses forbothLoyolaUniversityinMarylandandWilmingtonUniversity, untilhedecidedtoretireagainat 79.

WhenCarmeanandhiswife movedfulltimetoFenwickin2001, heinvolvedhimselfwithnewadventuresthatincludedremodeling theoldbeachhouse,playingsenior golf,traveling,watchingDukebasketballandspendingtimewiththeir grandchildren.Foreightdecades,he continuedasaloyalfanofboththe PhilliesandEaglesteams,regardless SeeOBITSpage57

Beeberesidencyprogram selectedforproject

BeebeHealthcare’sR.Randall RollinsCenterforMedicalEducation announcedrecentlythatitsFamily MedicineResidencyprogramisoneof just25acrossthecountrythathasbeen selectedtoparticipateinaspecialpilot projectfacilitatedbytheSocietyfor TeachersofFamilyMedicine(STFM).

Theprojectisdesignedtoelevatethe importanceofcompetency-basedmedicaleducationwhileintegratingamore individualizedandpersonalizedapproachtolearningformedicalresidents.

“ Thereissomuchbenefitindevelopingindividualizedlearningplansfor ourresidents,withconsiderationfor eachperson’sspecialneeds,strengths, andgoals,”saidDr.JoyceRobert,MD, FAAFP,programdirector.“Weareincrediblyexcitedtobepartofthisproject,andtohavetheopportunitytolead thewayandsetanexampleforother residencyprogramstofollow.”

Inadditiontoimplementingnew hands-onapproachesintheclinical trainingenvironment,theSTFMprogramwillputnewtechnologiesinthe handsofresidencyprogramleaders, whowillbespendingmoretimeondirectobservationastheyareworking withclinicalresidents.Thegoalisto allowforreal-timeassessmentsinmedicaltrainingenvironments.

Additionally,theprogrampromotes theimportanceofcommunication, teamworkandleadershipfromaprofessionaldevelopmentstandpoint,and work/lifebalanceandwellnessonapersonallevel.

“ Thisprojectencouragesustolook atwhatwearedoingthroughadifferent lensandtakeamoreholisticapproach aswegrowourpeople,andtherefore ourprogram,”saidRobert.“It’sachance tobeattheforefrontofpositivechange, andweareexcitedtobepartofit.”

Beebe’sFamilyMedicineResidency programwelcomeditsinauguralcohort ofresidentsinthesummerof2023and recentlyannouncedthesecondgroupof residents,whowillcomeonboardthis July.TheprogramisledbyRobertand Associate ProgramDirectorDr.Miri Shlomi,MD,bothofwhomwillparticipateinaseriesofconferencessponsoredbySTFMasBeebeadoptsand implementsitscompetency-basedmedicaleducationcurriculum.

Theyandtheircolleagueswillhave opportunitiesinthefuturetosharetheir experiencesandlearnedbestpractices

throughtheiractivismintheDelaware AcademyofFamilyPhysicians(DAFP).

Recently,Robertwasinductedas DAFP’spresident-elect,andRyan Arias,DO,primary-carephysicianand facultymemberwithinBeebe’sFamily MedicineResidencyprogram,was namedDAFPTeacheroftheYear.

“Wehavecomealongwayinashort periodoftime,”saidRobert.“Somany wonderfulthingsarehappeningbecause ourteamismadeupofagroupofpeoplewhoarepassionateaboutthework, dedicatedtodoingthingstherightway, andcommittedtogrowinginawaythat positionsBeebeasapremierplaceto comeforfamily-medicineresidency training.”

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Cassatsetto graduatefrom UniversityofGeorgia

PatrickThomasCassatisamong themorethan8,000candidatesfor graduationintheUniversityof Georgia’sClassof2024whowillbe celebratedduringcommencement exercisesthisweek.

Cassat,aresidentofSelbyville,isa candidateforabachelor’sdegreein communicationstudies.

“Weareexcitedtocelebratethe achievementsofourUniversityof GeorgiastudentsintheClassof 2024,”saidPresidentJereW.Morehead.“Commencementoffersstudents,friendsandfamiliesan opportunitytorecognizetheextraordinarydedicationUGAstudents haveshownduringtheirtimeon campus.Welookforwardtoallthe waysthesestudentswillpositively impacttheircommunitiesandorganizationsasalumnioftheUniversity ofGeorgia.”

ThespringundergraduateceremonywilltakeplaceFriday,May10, inSanfordStadium.

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AllisonSchmitt,oneofthemost decoratedAmericanathletesofall timeandaUniversityofGeorgia alumna,willdeliverthespringundergraduatecommencementaddress. JennaJambeck,the2024SECProfessoroftheYearandGeorgiaAthleticAssociationDistinguished ProfessorofEnvironmentalEngineeringatUGA,willdeliverthe graduatecommencementaddress.

Foradditionaldetails,visitUGA’s commencementwebsiteatcommencement.uga.edu.

Givenspresents duringannual AcademicSymposium atMcDanielCollege

RoxyGivensofFrankfordwasselectedtopresentduringtheannual AcademicSymposiumheldApril29 atMcDanielCollegeinWestminster, Md.Givensisasophomorecriminal justicemajor.

Givenspresentedduring“The RomanDinnerParty:You’reInvited.”

McDanielCollege’sAcademic Symposiumshowcasedtheoriginal research,scholarship,andcreative achievementsofMcDanielstudents, facultyandstaff.Thedaylongevent includedaprogramofpresentations selectedasinnovativeandinspiring, anddesignedtoshowcasetheliberal artsinaction.

FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege, visitwww.mcdaniel.edu.

Aquacarebringingphysicaltherapytopatients

Noteverypatienthasaccessto makeittoanofficeforphysicaltherapytreatment.Now,AquacarePT Pluscandeliverphysicaltherapyin person,atthepatient’shome,work, gymorlocalpool.

WithAquacarePTPlus,patients willreceiveprivateone-on-onetreatmentswiththeirtherapistinthe comfortoftheirhomeenvironment.

WhoisrightforPTPlus?AccordingtoAquacarerepresentatives:

•Patientswhodonotwantto traveltoahealthcarefacilityorwho areworriedaboutgettingCOVID, RSVorotherillnesses;

•Patientswhodonotdriveor whodonothaveaccesstotransportationbutwhoneedphysical therapy(nothomehealthcare);and

•Patientswhoworkfromhome andwanttheconvenienceofhaving physicaltherapybroughttothemin theirhomeorcommunity.

“OurAquacarePTPlusHome Visitprogramrepresentsapioneeringapproachtooutpatientphysical therapy,extendingourservicesbeyondtheconfinesoftraditional clinicsettings,”saidAmandaAdkins, chiefstrategyofficerforAquacare PhysicalTherapy.“Withthisinnovativeinitiative,we’rededicatedto meetingpatientswheretheyare, whetherit’sinthecomfortoftheir homes,theirworkplaces,oreven theirfavoriterecreationalspots.By

Surygraduates fromEast StroudsburgUniversity

Atotalof1,194studentswereset toreceivedegreesfromEastStroudsburgUniversityofPennsylvaniaduringthreecommencementexercises onMay3andMay4.Atotalof941 bachelor’sdegrees,237master’sdegreesand16doctoraldegreeswillbe awarded.

HopeSuryofMillsborowillgraduatewithabachelor’sdegreeinexercisescience.

EastStroudsburgUniversity,a memberofthePennsylvaniaState SystemofHigherEducation,opened in1893asEastStroudsburgNormal School.Today,ESUisacomprehensiveuniversityinnortheasternPennsylvaniaoffering58undergraduate programs,21master’sprogramsand twodoctoralprograms.Morethan 5,000studentsareenrolled.

offeringthesameexceptionallevelof careandexpertisethatAquacarePT hasbeenknownforoverthepast26 years,we’reensuringthatourpatientsreceivethesupporttheyneed, convenientlyandeffectively.”

Patientsdonotneedtobeconfinedtotheirhometoqualifyfor theseservices.Aslongasthereisa medicalnecessityfortreatment,they maybecoveredbyMedicarePartB andotherprivateinsurances.

SharonBaxley,PTA,recently joinedtheAquacarePTPlusteam. SheisoriginallyfromColumbia, Md.,andhasmorethan30yearsof PTAexperience.Sheisacertifiedkinesiotapingpractitioner,acertified healthandwellnesscoach,andhas experienceworkingwithavarietyof

orthopedicandwomen’shealthconditions.Sheearnedherassociatedegreeasaphysicaltherapistassistant fromNorthernVirginiaCommunity College.Shelovestotravel,go campingwithherfamilyandexplore theoutdoors.

“IamexcitedtojoinAquacarePT Plusandtobeabletogiveone-ononecaretomypatientswhilemaking theservicesrelevanttothepatient’s needsandgoals,”Baxleysaid.“Itis nicetoseepatientsintheirownenvironmentandtobeabletotailora specificroutinearoundtheobstacles theyarefacing.”

AquacarePhysicalTherapyis women-ownedandphysicaltherapist-owned.Theyhavebeenprovidingphysicaltherapyservicesto

communitiesinDelawareandMarylandformorethan25years.

Specialtiesprovidedinclude:orthopedicsportsinjuries,post-surgical therapy,pre-habbeforejointreplacement,fallriskmanagement,ADL training,communityre-integration, lymphedemamanagement,pelvic floortherapyforincontinence (bowel/urinary),aquatictherapyat home(atahomepooloracommunitypool),balance/vestibularrehab, neurorehab,lowback/spinal/chronic pain,driverriskassessment,golffitness(TPI-certified)andreturn-tosportstraining.

Calltoscheduleanappointment at(443)359-0562.Learnmoreat www.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/pt -plus.

ReadAloudDelawarerafflingcruiserbike

Springisagoodtimeoftheyearfor Delawareanstogetoutdoorsandenjoy thestate’sbackroadsandtrails.Read AloudDelawarewantstohelpsomeone enjoytheseasononanewSunRetro Cruiserbicycle.

DonatedbyBrianandMeganKellman,ownersofLewesCycleSportsin Lewes,thecruiserisbeingraffledoffto supportReadAloudDelaware’smission tocreatealifelongimpactthroughearly childhoodliteracy.

Participantsinthefundraiserwillbe helpingeverychildinDelawarehavethe foundationalliteracyskillstosucceedin schoolandlife.

TheSunRetroisdescribedas“arefreshoftheclassiccruiserdesign,staying truetothespiritofsimplicitywhile addingmoderndesign,”andisvaluedat $399.99.

The18.5-inchbicyclefeaturesasingle-speeddrivetrainandKTcoaster brake.The26-inchcruisertiresare mountedonalloyrimswithsteelspokes.

Chancesonthecruisercanbepurchasedonlineat https://go.rallyup.com/readalouddelaware-bike-raffle/Campaign/Details. Entriesareavailableat10for$25,25for $50,50for$75and100for$100.

Thewinnerwillbeselectedatalive onlinedrawingonMay24atnoon.

ASunRetroCruiserisbeingofferedviarafflebyReadAloudDelawaretohelpsupportitsmissiontocreatealifelongimpact throughearlychildhoodliteracy.ThebikewasdonatedbyBrianandMeganKellman,ownersofLewesCycleSports.

Districttoannounce2024-2025TeacheroftheYear

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict TeacheroftheYearceremonyon Thursday,May9,willhonorTeacherof theYearwinnersfromeachofthedistrict’s15schools.Itwillconcludewith theannouncementofthedistrict’soverallTeacheroftheYearfor2024-2025. Schoolwinnersare:

•KatherineBennett,PhillipC. ShowellElementarySchool;

•ChristinaHensler,IndianRiver HighSchool;

•TanyaKaminski,GeorgetownMiddleSchool;

•OliviaKortvelesy,LordBaltimore ElementarySchool;

• CourtneyMacchione,North GeorgetownElementarySchool;

•VanessaOrtiz-Roblero,George-

townElementarySchool;

•StacyPorter,IRSDEarlyLearning Center;

•JustinRevel,SussexCentralHigh School;

•JessicaSchumann,JohnM.Clayton ElementarySchool;

•KatieSkidmore,EastMillsboroElementarySchool;

•DanieleSquillante,Southern DelawareSchooloftheArts;

•PaigeTietmeyer,LongNeckElementarySchool;

•ChelinaTingle,SelbyvilleMiddle School;

•DeborahTreherne,HowardT. EnnisSchool;and.

•TravisWaller,MillsboroMiddle School.

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MayisMotorcycleAwarenessMonth

Gov.JohnCarneyhasproclaimed MayasMotorcycleAwareness Month,andtheDelawareDivision ofMotorVehicles(DMV)along withtheDelawareOfficeofHighwaySafety(OHS)arereminding motorcyclistsanddriverstoride smartandridesafe.

“Drivers,doyourpartandgive motorcyclistsextraroomtostopand maneuver.Alwayslookoutformotorcyclistswhenturning,changing lanes,andatintersections.

“Motorcyclists,makeyourselves visiblebyalwaysusingyourheadlights.Wearprotectiveclothingand dressforacrash,notjusttheride, andnevertravelinavehicle’sblindsight.”

Lookingtoperfectthoseriding skills?EveryyearfromMarch throughNovember,theDMVoffers sixmotorcyclesafetycoursesforvariousskilllevels,includinganinstructor-levelcourseforthoseinterested inbecomingacertifiedMotorcycle SafetyFoundation(MSF)RiderCoach.

Coursebenefitsincludeprofessionaltrainingandupto15percent offmotorcycleliabilityinsurance. Plus,uponcoursecompletion,graduatesareexemptfromtakingDMV

motorcycleendorsementknowledge androadtestingforuptosix months.

“Mostfatalmotorcyclecrashesinvolveavehicle,”saidSecretaryof TransportationNicoleMajeski. “Makingourroadssaferforallwho traveltheminvolveseveryonedoing theirpart.Driversneedtounderstandmotorcyclesaresmallerand moredifficulttosee,andmotorcyclistsneedtodoeverythingtheycan tomaketheirpresenceknown.Togetherwecanreducethenumberof fatalitiesandseriouscrashesonour roadways,”continuedMajeski.

“DuringMotorcycleAwareness Monthandthroughouttheyear, DMVgivesresidentstheopportunitytobecomebetterridersthrough ourDMVMotorcycleSafety Courses,”saidDelawareDivisionof MotorVehiclesDirectorAmyAnthony.“Ridersofallskilllevelscan takeadvantageofthecombinationof formalclassroomandon-cycletrainingtoperfecttheirskills,gainconfidence,andultimatelybecomesafer riders,”saidAnthony.

Foralistofavailablecoursesor enrollmentdetails,visit dmv.de.gov/motorcycles,call(302) 744-2658oremailmotorcycle-

course@delaware.gov.

Lastyear,15motorcyclistswere killedonDelawareroadways.Asof Friday,May3,fivemotorcyclistshad beenkilled.

“Alwaysusecautionwhileoperatingavehicleormotorcycle.Look twiceatintersections,don’ttailgate, andeliminatedistractions.”

Formoremotorcyclesafetytips forbothridersandmotorists,visit arrivealivede.com.

Wanttodoyourpartinmaking ourroadwayssafer?

•BecomeaHEROtowardszero deathsandsignthesafetypledgeat BeDelAWARE.deldot.gov.

•Helptoreachthegoalofzero fatalitiesonDelawareroadsandall roadsacrossthenation.

•Educatepeopleofallages,races anddemographicsontheimportance ofdriverawarenessandtakingresponsibilityforallmodesoftransportation.

•Reinforcetheimportanceof beinganawareandresponsiblecommuterandtheconsequencesofwhen oneisnot.

•Organizeprogramstocreatea communitypromotingsafety throughoutthestateandultimately thenation.

Calendar

May9

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

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWrit esessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

EmergencyPreparedness,Part2— Joinus atSouthCoastalLibraryforafour-part emergencyanddisasterpreparednessseries (Part3and4,datesTBA).Youmayattendall 4ses sions,orpickandchoosewithsessions youwishtoattend.Part2,at2p.m.,will focusoncommunicationbefore,during,and afteranemergencyordisasteroccurs.Pat Heineman,MS(UniversityofDelawareCenterforDisabilitiesStudiesandDEMApartner)andPatYoung(LibraryAssistant,Milton PublicLibraryandChair,DelawareLibraries andDisastersInitiative)willteachyouabout SMART911andDENS(DEEmergencyNotificationSystem,)aswellasthebestsource s forinformationwhenemergenciesanddisastersarenear.Youwilllearnhowtopreparecommunicationtoolswellaheadoftime tocommunicatewithfamily,friends,neighbors,andfirstresponders.Free,registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly lu ncheonatnoonatthe1776Steakhouse inMidwayCenter.Thespeakerwillbe TrinidadNavarro,DelawareInsurance

Commissioner.Thedeadlineforreservationsis5p.m.onThursday,May2.The costoftheluncheonis$19perperson, whichincludesgratuities,andpaymentis madeuponarrival.Toreserveaseatand entreeselection,emailWarrenorJanie Fulleratluncheon@narfe-de-org.

BabyBees— FrankfordPublicLibraryhostsa BabyBeesstorytimeforchildrenupto24 mon thsoldeveryThursdayat11a.m.Come listentostoriesandsongs,andengagewith otherbabies.Registrationisrequired.You cansignuponlineatfrankford.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)732-9351.

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibrary hosts“Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1 p.m.Joinagrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesintheCommunityroom.Games mightincludedominoes,Scrabbleandcard games.

LifeCoaching— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLifeCoachAndrewSch ubauerat5 p.m.foracraftingexperiencebuildinga WheelofLifetounderstandmoreaboutlife andbalance.Youcanregisterbycalling (302)732-9351oratfrankford.lib.de.us.

May10

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinawelcomingenvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcurre nt projects.Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresources arealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsareheldeveryother monthonselectFridaysat10:15a.m.(no meetingsinSummer).Free,forages18and older,noregistrationneeded.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

BeginningWatercolorClass— Joinagroup attheSouthCoasta lLibraryat3:30p.m.for afree,introductorywatercolorclasswith localinstructorandentrepreneurTiffanywith

SorellaAmoreLLCinMillville.Learnthebasicsofwatercolorwhilecreatingasmallcat paintinginhonorofNationalPetWeek.All materialsprovided.Registrationislimited andrequired,andavailablebeginningat10 a.m.onMay3atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)HostedbytheSouth Co astalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FeelingsRock— FrankfordPublicLibrary andMs.Taylorarehostinga30-minute musicandmovementclassforchildrenages birth-5at12:15p.m.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)732-9351.

YardSale— TheRoxanaCHEERSeniorCenterisholdingayardandbakesaletobenefit themembersoftheCenter.Thesalewillrun from10a.m.to2p.m.,andwillfeaturemultiplevend ors,withfoodandbakedgoods available.Thesaleislocatedintheleftside oftheparkinglotatthePylehealth&Social ServicesCenter,34314PyleCenterRd., Roxana.

May11

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliarywillteachaDelawareBoatingSafetyClassattheDNRECLewesField Officefrom8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillreceivea DelawareSafeBoatingCertificatebymail (thisisrequiredforboatersbornonorafter Jan .1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswill beprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20 perperson,or$50forafamilywithchildren under18yearsold.Sign-instartsat7:30 a.m.Pre-registrationisrequired.Call(302) 616-3175oremailFlotilla1202@gmail.com. Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!Sponso redbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South

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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,visitthemonFace-

book,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)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity,LBWC raisesfundsfore ducationprojectsinlocal schools,scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocial opportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongits members.TolearnmoreaboutLBWC,visit Lbwclub.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 a cceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.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 georg etown.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 GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

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

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynigh tsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay. Justsignthebookandwrite“FlipFive”next toyourname.

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

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

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

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

BeachSingles— Bea chSingles55-Plusis hostingaMeet&GreetonThursdaysat Nick’sinOceanCity,Md.,from4to6p.m.

Formoreinformation,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 Wed nesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meet ingsstartpromptlyat6:30 p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationon monthlyguestspeakers,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,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from

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

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclasse stakeplaceat10a.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.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSand-

CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

May12

Mother’sDayCelebration— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingfreeadmissionif youbringafooddonationfortheFoodBank ofDelaware.Reservationsfortheguided Tourat10a.m.canbemadebygoingtothe website http://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,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouare unabletogetontotheflooreasily,donot worry,wewillprovidechairs.T hereareoptionsforall!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometo joinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.fora movienightsogooditshouldbecriminal! Eachmoviescreeningwil lfeatureamovie basedonatruecrimeorwillbeatruecrime documentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free, forages18andolder.Registration&film titleareavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE

19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Frankford PublicLibrarywillholditsStorytimesessioninthepavilionatParsonsFarmat11 a.m.Th isisweather-permitting,andany cancellationswillbepostedonthelibrary’sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

WalkingClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsawalkingclubeveryMondayat noonforathree-lapwalkaroundthe FrankfordTownPark.Youcanwalkatany pace,listentomusicorwalkwithothers inthegroup.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

May14

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeeting attheLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon. TheywilldiscussRichardReeves’“OfBoys andMen:WhytheModernMaleIsStruggling,WhyitMatters,andWhatToDoAbout It.”

GoldenYearGuide— TheOceanViewC HEER Centerwillhostaneventatnoonteaching peoplehowtotakechargeoftheirhealthcareandgettherightresourcesattheright

time.Communitymembers,neighbors,caregiversandfriendsareallwelcometoattend. 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.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m. Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5and older.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublicLibraryinvitesDungeons&Dragons playerstotheirTa bletopRPGClubat5

p.m.Newplayersaremorethanwelcome, sojoinatanytime.Allcampaignsare structuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay, sonostringsareattached,buttheydo playeveryweek.Thisissuitableforages 10andolder.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351

May15

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudywillbeheldatMariner’sBethelChurch everyWednesdayfromApril10throughMay 15.Therearetwotimes:10to11:30a.m.or eveningsfrom7to 8:30p.m.Thegroupwill discussLisaHarper’s“PerfectLove.”Toregister,call539-9510,stopinorvisitthesite atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

StoryTime— SouthCoastalLibraryisexcited topartnerwithStoryHillFarmforanoutdoor storytimeexperienceat10:30a.m.This eventisforagesBirth–Age5andwillbe heldat34645WindingRd.,Frankford,DE 19945.Pleasebringablankettositon. Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoas tal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheir nextHappyBookersmeeting!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook.Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This bookclubisnolongerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopetoseeyouin-person!This monthwewillbediscussingTh eLastStory ofMinaLeebyNancyJooyounKim.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat5p.m.fora105-minutetabletop gamewhereweexamineevidence,witness statements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages14andolder.Free, allmater ialsprovided.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BingoFundraiser— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubushostingaCharityBingoand BasketAuctionatTheSterlingTavernin Berlin,Md.,from6to9p.m.Fivegamescan beplayedona$2card.Sponsoredbythe SelbyvilleCommunityClub.

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

LearntoKnit— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at5:30p.m.forathree-weekseriesonbeginningknitting.Signupforthree"Learn to Knit"classonWednesdaysMay1,8and15. Registrationisrequired.Maxiseight.Supplieswillbeprovided.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall

302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May16

BuildingRelationships— AAUWishosting “BuildingRelationshipswiththeCommunity”atBigFishGrillRehobothfrom11

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hillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand

a.m.to1:30p.m.ThespeakerisLisaVelasco,withatravelpresentationonAfrica. FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderof allskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518. CookbookClub— Callingallchefsingrades

Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested. Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

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

3-5!SouthCoastalLibraryisworkingitsway throughsection641.5oftheDeweyDecimal system(that'sourcookbooksection!)We'll learnkitchenbasicsasweindividually choosearecipetocreateandbringtothe n extsession(wemeetthe3rdThursdayof eachmonthat5p.m.).Aswelookaheadto tastingotherstudent'sdishes,we'lllearn howtheymadethemaswellaswhatthey learnedfromtheirexperiencecookingat home.Todaywewillbepresentinglunch foodsandintroducingdinner&dessert recipes.Registrationisrequiredandavail-

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonthfrom 10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe

ableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. Eco-ClubInvasives— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingaclassat11:30a.m.:EcoClubInvasivesinYourHomeLandscape.The costofclassis$10formembersandnonmembers.Membersareadmittedfreeand non-memberspaya$15admissionfee. Children16andunderareadmittedFreeto thegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.

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churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformatio n,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator wantingtomeetandgreetotherscangettogetherattheMillsboroPizzaKingonThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.TheARRLSection Managerusuallyattends.Formoreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,KentCounty LibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcan nowcommunicatebyletterwithaNew Zealande r.Thisisafunwaytolearnabout anothercountryandmakeanewfriend.All internationalpostageishandled,andyoucan bringinandpickupyourlettersatthelibrary. Formoreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366626 orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofevery monthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,howeve r,theywillmeetonthethird Wednesday.Booksareavailableforpickup eachmonthatthelibrary.

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MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSeaUnited MethodistChurchishostingaMusicJamon thefirstandthirdFridaysofthemonthat4 p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

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RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseum ofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668 DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyare opentothepubliceveryWed nesdayfrom5 to7p.m.,andeverySaturday,from10a.m. to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopentothe publiconSaturdaysfrom11a.m.to1p.m.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall(302) 539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum. Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.For more information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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CommunityBibleStudy—

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

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Reservationsfortheclasscanbemadeby goingtothewebsitehttp://www.delawaregardens.org/events.30220PineyNeck Road,Dagsboro,DE19939.

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibrary hosts“Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1 p.m.Joinagrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesintheCommunityroom.Games mightincludedominoes,Scrabbleandcard games.

Anime/MangaClubHangOut— Frankford PublicLibraryhostsanopportunityat5p.m. forpeopletohangout,readsomeMa nga, watchsomeAnimeandchill.Registrationis notrequired,andthisisforages12and older.

May17

Ferries&Bridges— HistorianMikeDixon willpresentaone-hourlectureatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.onthehistoryof ferries&bridgesinDelawareandthesur-

roundingDelmarvaregions,withanemphasisontheDelawareRiver.Free,registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth Coastal Library,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

May18

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

IntheGenes— TheSussexCountyGenealogicalSocietywillmeetattheLewes libraryat10a.m.,withaZoomopti on available,aswell.Thetopicis“Locating VitalRecordsinPolandOnline,presented byJulieRobertsSzcepankiewicz.Sheisa genealogist,writerandspeaker,with nearly30yearsexperienceresearching herownfamily’soriginsinPoland,ger-

many,theU.S.andCanada.Ifyouwould likeaZoominvite,emailprograms@scgsdelaware.org.

CraftFair— EastSussexMooseChapter 2204isholdingacraftfairat35993Zion ChurchRd.,inFrankford,from10a.m.to 3p.m.

May19

EternalVision— EternalVisionwillperformatSt.MatthewsBytheSeaforthree shows—8:30and10:45a.m.,and6 p.m.Thereisnocharge,butaloveofferingwillbereceived.

May20

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercise stopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel

fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouare unabletogetontotheflooreasily,donot worry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 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)willcovervic epresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouraged andavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

WalkingClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsawalk ingclubeveryMondayat noonforathree-lapwalkaroundthe FrankfordTownPark.Youcanwalkatany pace,listentomusicorwalkwithothers inthegroup.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

FreeHearingClinic— ShoreHearingwil l beatFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoonfor freehearingtests,consultations,OtoscopicEvaluations,andcleanings.Appointmentsarerequired.Call(757) 787-2311tosetupanappointment.

May21

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthissupport groupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,share tips,andaskquestions.Attendinperson orviaZoom.Registrationisr equiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m. Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5and older.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublicLibraryinvitesDungeons&Dragons playerstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5 p.m.Newplayersaremorethanwelcome, sojoinatanytime.Allcampaignsare structuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay, sonostringsareattached,buttheydo

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SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•ButchComegys IndianRiverHighSchoolPromwasheldatSeed& SaplinginFrankfordonSaturday,May4.Theyearly celebrationhadcornhole,dancingandfunforthe students.

RaySander,presidentofthe DelawareBotanicGardens(DBG), thisweekannouncedthaton Mother’sDay,Sunday,May12,nonmemberadultswillbegivenfreeadmissioniftheybringa non-perishablefooddonationforthe FoodBankofDelaware.Members andchildren16oryoungerarealways admittedfreeofchargebutarebeing urgedtobringafooddonationfor theevent.

Sandernoted,“DBGiscommitted tothoseintheSussexcommunity whoareexperiencingfoodinsecurity. LastyearourgenerousMother’sDay guestsdonatedoveratonoffoodin exchangeforfreeadmissiontothe DBGgardens.Itisagreatwayto celebrateMother’sDaybysupporting theFoodBankofDelawarewith neededfooddonationsonSunday May12th.Comejoinus.”

DBGExecutiveDirectorSheryl Swedsaid,“Surpriseyourmothernot justwithaflowerbouquetbutwitha Mother’sDayvisittotheDelaware BotanicGardens,andlethercelebrateallyearlongwithagiftmembership—youandshewillbe notifiedinseparateemails,andyour motherwillreceiveaGardensmembershipcardinthemail.Availableat theGardensoronlineatdelawaregardens.org.”

DBGDeputyExecutiveDirector StephenPr yceLea,said,“May bloomsinviteyoutoexperiencethe greatoutdoors,unfurlingfernsand

delicateflowers.Enjoyacolor-filled paletteoflatespringperennialsin ourPietOudolfMeadow,adelight forourguestsenjoyingthecoastal climateoftheshorelinegardenwith familyandfriendsattheDelaware BotanicGardens.DBGplantsfor saleinMayincludeannualsand perennialsfrom$7,allgrownby DBGhorticulturalteam.”

Thelistofneededfooditemsfor thedonationeventincludeapplesauce,cranberrysauce,oatmeal,cold cereals,puddingmix,cannedpumpkin,grahamcrackerpiecrust,canned gravy,rice,macaroni-and-cheese, mashedpotatoes,stuffing,hearty

soups,cornmuffinmix,cannedsweet potatoesandyams,cannedpeasand greenbeans,100percentfruitjuice, hotchocolate,coffeeandtea,and evaporatedmilk.

TheDelawareBotanicGardens areopentothepublicThursday throughSundayfrom9a.m.to4p.m. andarelocatedat30220PineyNeck Road,Dagsboro.Go towww.delawaregardens.orgformore information.Themissionofthe DelawareBotanicGardensis“tocreateaworld-class,inspirational,educational,andsustainablepublic botanicgardeninsouthernDelaware forthebenefitandenjoymentofall.”

playeveryweek.Thisissuitableforages 10andolder.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351

May22

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

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlectur e(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouraged andavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.Hos tedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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

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

May23

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

EdiblePlantsClass— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingEdiblePlants—IdenitificationClassat11:30a.m.Thecostofclassis $10formembersandnon-members.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-members paya$15admissionfee.Children16and underare admittedFreetothegardens,

whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservations fortheclasscanbemadebygoingtothe website http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. 30220PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE 19939.

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibrary hosts“Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1 p.m.Joinagrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesintheCommunityroom.Games mightincludedominoes,Scrabbleandcard games.

LifeCoaching— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLifeCoachA ndrewSchubauerat5 p.m.foracraftingexperiencebuildinga WheelofLifetounderstandmoreaboutlife andbalance.Youcanregisterbycalling (302)732-9351oratfrankford.lib.de.us.

BloodDrive— ColdwellBankerRealtyof OceanViewandtheOceanViewBrewingCo. arehostingBloodforBrew24from1to6 p.m.Thisisablooddrive,andallwhodonatewillreceivethisyear’sBloodforBrewtshirt.Therewillalsobeadineanddonate effortattherestaurantfrom11:30a.m. to7 p.m.,whereaportionofsaleswillbedonatedtotheBloodBankofDelmarva.

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

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WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouraged andavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE 19930

May25

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

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithishostingitssummer BakeSaleintheWesleyHall,nexttoMillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch,from8t o 10:30-isha.m.Thiswillfeaturehomemadecookies,cakes,piesandsweet treats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocal missionprojects.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth,May’skitfocuseson butterflies.Learnaboutthediverseworld ofbutterfliesandexperimentwiththeir habitats,dietandlifecycle.Kitsarefree andavailabl eforpick-upatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.south-

coastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

May27

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Frankford PublicLibrarywillholditsStorytimesessioninthepavilionatParsonsFarmat11 a.m.Thisisweather-permitting,andany cancellationswillbepostedonthelibrary’sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(3 02) 732-9351.

May28

DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublicLibraryinvitesDungeons&Dragons playerstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5 p.m.Newplayersaremorethanwelcome, sojoinatanytime.Allcampaignsare structuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay, sonostringsareattached,buttheydo playeveryweek.Thisissuitableforages 10andolder.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

May29

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— SouthCoastal Libraryisexcitedtobebackatthenature preserveforanotheroutdoorstorytime.We willmeetintheparkinglotpromptlyat 10:30amandwalktothebaytogetherfor ourstorytime.Thiseventisbestsuitedfor ages2–4,howeverwealwayswelcome olderandyoungersiblings.Free,registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookingDemo:NewEn gland— JoinChef CharlesOppmanforafun,freecooking demonstrationseriesfeaturingfoodsfrom eachregionoftherU.S.Hewilldemohowto make3–6regionalinspireddishes.Hand-

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outswillbeavailabledigitallyonourwebsite.(May29isourfinalsessioninthisseries.)Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

SpotlightDelaware— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.foraSpotlightDelaware ListeningSession.SpotlightDelawareisa projectoftheLocalJo urnalismInitiative,a nonprofitorganizationdedicatedtostrengtheningdemocracyandcommunitiesby strengtheninglocaljournalisminDelaware. SpotlightDEwantstobuildthefutureof localnewstoserveallDelawarecommunities.Theyarestartingwith“listeningsessions”—where/whatarethestoriesyou careabout,whyaretheyimportant,howare theyshared—andhowcanwemakean impacttogether?Pleasejointhegroupfora veryspecialroundtablediscussi ontohave localinputaspartofthisstatewideproject. ThisisinpartnershipwithDelawareLibraries.Participantsreceiveagiftcardasa thank-you.Free,forages18-plus,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Learn&PlayMahjong— Thefourthclassof FrankfordPublicLibrary’snewMahjongsessionwillbeat1p.m.Thefir stsixweeksof thesessionwillbeguidedinstructionfollowedbycoachedplayintheweeksthatfol-

low.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindthemonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

FinancialPlanningDuringRetirement— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5:30 p.m.eventfilledwithlearninghowtonavigatefinancialplanningduringretirement. Topicst hatwillbecoveredincludesocialsecurityplanning,taxesinretirementandcash flowplanning.FindthemonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May30

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

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

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibrary hosts“Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1 p.m.Joina growinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesintheCommunityroom.Games mightincludedominoes,Scrabbleandcard games.

LegoClub— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts

Legobuildersofalllevelstoa4p.m.club whereparticipantscanengagetheirimaginationandbuildtheirlatestLegocreation. Thisisforages6andolder.

May31

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a .m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouare unabletogetontotheflooreasily,donot worry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoasta l.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 BuildingRelationshipsWithFuture Leaders— AAUWishosting“Building RelationshipswithFutureLeaders”atThe Peninsulafrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.They willalsoannouncethe2024AAUW-CG ScholarshipWinners.

SummerPlanters— TheDelawareBotanic Gardensishostingan11 :30a.m.class, presentedbyStephenPryceLead,onsummerplanters.Thecostoftheclassis$10 formembersandnon-members.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder

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June1

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

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliarywillteachaDelawareBoatingSafetyClassatGull’sWayCampground from8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillreceivea DelawareSafeBoatingCertificatebymail (thisisrequiredforboatersbornonorafter

Jan.1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswill beprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20 perpers on,or$50forafamilywithchildren under18yearsold.Sign-instartsat7:30 a.m.Pre-registrationisrequired.Call(302) 616-3175oremailFlotilla1202@gmail.com.

June5

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteewill holditsmonthlymeetingatBigFishGrill inOceanViewat5p.m.ThisisaDutchtreatdinner,followedbyaspeakerand businessmeeting.

June6

NotableBooks— TheCoastalGeorgetown AAUWALANotableBookClubwillmeetat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoonto discussLucyCooke’s“Bitch:OntheFemale oftheSpecies.”

June8

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

June9

HarpEnsemble— ExpressionsofJoyHarp EnsemblewillperformatSt.MatthewsBy theSeaat6p.m.Thereisnocharge,but aloveofferingwillbereceived.

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RBFSseekingoriginal artworksubmissions

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)isseekingoriginalartworksubmissionsforconsiderationforthesociety’saward-winningRehobothBeach IndependentFilmFestival(RBIFF)and its26thanniversary.

Asalong-standingtradition,the societyselectsoneartist’suniquework toserveastheofficialbrandand themeoftheannualIndependentFilm Festival.

TheRBIFFisafive-dayfestival confirmedforNov.6-10thisyear.Patronscanexpect25to30originaldocumentaries,features,shortsand internationaltitles.TheCinemaArt Theaterwillhosttheannualconfab alongwithtwoadditionalco-venue sites.

Theselectedartworkwillreceivevisibilityandbeusedinthecreationofall festivalpromotionalassets(printand online)thatincludeplaybillposters,the coveroftheofficialfestivalprogramand merchandise.Thecontestwinner’swork willbeusedforthesolepurposeofcelebratingandpromotingthe26thRehobothBeachIndependentFilm Festival.

Apictureoftheselectedartistand

hisorherbiowillappearinthefestival programandotherearnedmediaspots.

Thefinalartworkwillbeauctioned atthefestivalinNovember,with100 percentofproceedstobenefittheRehobothBeachFilmSociety,a501(c)(3) nonprofitinDelaware.

“We’reexcitedtoexpandthisyear’s RBIFFbyaddingathirdvenuepartner asaco-hostoftheprogram.Thiswill guaranteethattheonlyCinemaArt HouseandIndependentFilmFestival inSussexCountyreachesmoreaudienceswestofCoastalHighway.”said HelenChamberlin,thesociety’sexecutivedirector.

Interestedartistsshouldvisitthefilm society’swebsiteathttps://www.rehobothfilm.com/film-festival/artworkcontest-call-for-entries/forcontest criteriaandpastfestivalartwork,or sendanemailto info@rehobothfilm.comtorequestdetails.Thedeadlineforartist’ssubmissionsis5p.m.onFriday,July26,atthe CinemaArtTheater.

PastfestivalartistswinnershaveincludedAmySalganik,DanBartasavich, JenniferZezenski,K.E.Jiminez,Steve DrumandClaudiaRatne.

oftherespectiveseasonoutcomes.

Itwasduringtheseyearsthat Carmeanalsobecameinvolvedwith the38thDistrictRepublicanClub, servingasitsco-chairandpresident, aswellasadelegatetothestate convention.Asaformermilitaryofficerandhistoryteacher,heremainedpassionateaboutsupporting goodgovernmentandleadership.

AlthoughCarmeanlovedhisexperiencesineducationandasa communityvolunteer,hewasforemostadevotedhusband,fatherand grandfatherwhoalwaysmade“family”apriority.“Papa”washappiest beinginthemiddleoffamilygatherings:Hisgrandchildrenhavefond memoriesofhisvoicecheering themonfromthesidelinesor,better yet,laughingaboutsomefamilyadventure.

Carmeanissurvivedbyhiswife, Vicki;aswellashisthreechildren andtheirspouses,NatalieandSteve MagdeburgerofFenwickIsland; KristinandTroyHeinerofFlorida; andMarkandErikaCarmeanof Maryland;andgrandchildrenDr. JessicaMagdeburgerTrangand DanielTrang;DavidandSara Magdeburger;KayleighHeinerand MatthewHeiner;andPaige CarmeanandNicholasCarmean. His“adopted”AFSdaughter,Lien DeLaet,livesinBelgium.

Amemorialserviceisscheduled forMay17,2024,atSt.Matthews BytheSeaMethodistChurchin FenwickIsland,withvisitationbeginningat10a.m.andtheserviceat 11a.m.,whichwillbefollowedbya receptionatthechurch.Inlieuof flowers,donationscanbemadein Carmean’shonortoSt.Matthews BytheSeaMethodistChurch,1000 CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland, DE19944.

LindaBernice (Purnell)Collins,75

LindaBernice(Purnell)Collins, 75,wascalledhometobewiththe LordonApril20,2024.Collins, daughterofthelateClarenceand LeattaTingle,wasbornonFeb.20, 1949,inWhaleyville,Md.

SheattendedWilliamC.Jason HighSchoolinGeorgetown,Del., andwasmarriedtothelateCharles CollinsJr.for23years.Sheenjoyed travelingandtakingroadtripswith herbelovedhusband.Sheloved familyandhadabigandcaring heartforpeople.Sheenjoyedentertainingfriendsandwouldalways leavepeoplelaughingatherfunny wordsandactions.

CollinswasknownforherunwaveringloyaltytothePhiladelphia Eagles.Herenthusiasmfortheteam wasinfectious,andshebroughtjoy

tocountlessfriendsandfamily membersthroughherpassionfor sports.

Shededicatedmanyyearsofher lifecaringforothers.ShewasemployedbyStockleyCenterinMillsboro,Del.,andlaterasan independentcaregiver,leavinga legacyofcompassionandkindness.

Collinswillbelovinglyrememberedbyherson,MichaelPurnellof Millsboro,Del.;twobrothers,James Purnell(andGeorgeAnna)of Frankford,Del.,andWilbertPitts ofBerlin,Md.;asister,MargotTingleWise(andRobert)ofWilmington,Del.;anuncle,RobertPurnell ofBerlin;twoaunts,KathleenPurnellofMillsboroandNaomiWestcottofFrankford;andahostof cousins,nieces,nephewsandextendedfamilymembersandfriends.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onFriday,May10,2024,at theWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del., wheretheviewingwillbeheldfrom 10to11a.m.thatday.Interment willfollowatDelawareVeterans MemorialCemetery.Collins’life memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Randall‘Jay’Cowen,63

Randall“Jay”Cowen,63,passed awaypeacefullyonMay2,2024, leavingbehindcherishedmemories

andalegacyoflove.Thebeloved sonofJamesRandallCowenand MaryElaine(Radish)Cowen,he wasborninSeaford,Del.,onDec.3, 1960.

Cowenfoundjoyinthesimple pleasuresoflife.Hehadadeepappreciationforcountrymusic,finding solaceandconnectioninits melodies.HisloveforwatchingTV broughthimcountlesshoursofentertainmentandrelaxation.But aboveall,hetreasuredmoments spentwithfamily,eagerlyattending everygatheringandeventwitha warmsmileonhisface.

Hisaffectionextendedbeyond humans—hehadaspecialplacein hisheartforhisbelovedpitbulls, whobroughthimcompanionship andunconditionallovethroughout theyears.

Cowenwasprecededindeathby hisparentsandasister,butheleaves behindalovingfamilywhowillforevercherishhismemory.Heissurvivedbyhissister,ShirleyClass (andSteve);nephew,RyanClass (andKarlie);nieces,AsheleyClass (andDerrick),BriannaDickerson (andAdam)andLoraHitchens (andRaymond);alongwithnumerousgrandniecesandgrandnephews.

Afuneralservicetohonorand celebrateCowen’slifewastobeheld onWednesday,May8,2024,at3 p.m.atWatsonFuneralHomein

Millsboro,Del.Aviewingwasto takeplacefrom2to3p.m.priorto thestartoftheservice.Cowen’slife memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

AnnaRuth

‘Ann’(Parsons)Doutt

AnnaRuth“Ann”(Parsons)Doutt passedawayinherhomeinLong Neck,Del.,onMay5,2024.Shewas bornin1937tothelateHoward ParsonsandLaura(Truitt)Parsons inWilmington,Del.

ShespentherchildhoodinNew CastleCounty,Del.,andgraduated fromNewarkHighSchool,inthe Classof1955.Shebeganhercareer attheUniversityofDelawareIBM Centerasapunch-cardoperatorand retiredin1991,after32years,as manageroftheUDComputing Center.

Duringherworkingyearsin Newark,Douttandherhusband, Donald,wereseason-ticketholders forUDfootball,andenjoyedtailgatingandtimewithfriendsatElks Lodge2281.Shewasalsoamember oftheNewarkUnitedMethodist Church.

Inretirement,thecoupledivided theirtimebetweentheirhomesin LongNeckandinClearwater,Fla. Theyalsoenjoyedmanycruises.

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Afterhispassingin2009,shecontinuedherwintersinFlorida.In Delaware,shewasamemberofIndianRiverYachtClubandLong NeckMethodistChurch.

Untilherillness,Doutttookdaily speedwalksineitherLongNeckor ontheCausewayTrailinClearwater. Shelovedtimewithfamilyand friends.Sheenjoyedsunshine,poolsideoronthebeach.Shelikedflipflops,agoodbook,ahappy-hour glassofpinotgrigio,andacolorful sunsettophotographandsharewith friends.

Cherishinghermemoryareher family:son,DennisSmith(and Linda);stepsonsGrantDoutt(and Kathy)andDennisDoutt(and Ruth);FrancesBradway(and Robert)andEllenDoutt(whomshe calledher“specialdaughters”); grandchildrenNickalusSmith(and Jessica),DavidDoutt(andTiffani) andMatthewDoutt(andfiancée Melissa);brother,RichardParsons; sister,VirginiaWalls;niece,Leann Coulborne;andnephewsHoward Parsons,BarryWalls,RichardWalls andRobertWalls.

Doutthadlovinghospicecarein herhomefromVirginia,Francesand Jessica.

Perherpriorarrangements,there willbenoviewingforDoutt,and serviceswillbeprivate.Memorial giftsmaybemadetotheLongNeck MethodistChurchortoafavorite charity.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

DianeElizabethGirton,75

DianeElizabethGirton,75,of OceanView,Del.,andformerlyof BethanyBeach,Del.,andEdgewater, Md.,passedawaypeacefullyonSunday,March17,2024,atTidalHealth PeninsulaRegionalMedicalCenter inSalisbury,Md.Shewasbornin Washington,D. C.,onJune3,1948, daughterofthelateWalterWilliam GirtonandDorothyElizabeth (Travis)GirtonRogers.

Girtonworkedasahairdresserfor severalyears,mostrecentlywiththe HairSnipperyinOceanView,Del., formorethan30years.

Shewillberememberedforher creativityandherloveofherfamily. Sheenjoyedknitting,crochetingand quilt-making.Shealsolikedgoing shoppingandtheoccasionaltripto thecasino.

Inadditiontoherparents,Girton wasprecededindeathbyabrother, BobbyGirton;asister,Peggy McGinn;abrother-in-law,Paul McGinn;andtwonephews,Michael “Mickey”McGinnandKevinFox.

Sheissurvivedbyhertwosons, AllenSmallwoodandJasonSmallwood(andJennifer);agrandson, CashSmallwood;twosisters,Pat Zook(andHorace)andTrudyFox (andGery);sixnieces,Kathleen Barnes,PattyMcCarthy,Terry Wright,StaceyRuberti,BethAnne FoubleandAndreaBerman;two nephews,PeteFoxandRobFox;and severalbelovedgrea-niecesand great-nephews.

AcelebrationofGirton’slifewill beheldfrom4:30to6p.m.on Wednesday,June5,2024,atthe OceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.,withareceptionimmediatelyfollowingatthe BigFishGrill,30415CedarNeck Road,OceanView.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinGirton’snametothe Alzheimer’sAssociationbyvisiting www.alz.org.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

EvelynIreneSmith,96

EvelynIreneSmith,96,ofLewes, Del.,passedawayonSaturday,April 27,2024.ShewasborninEndicott, N.Y.,onFeb.1,1928.Shewasthe daughterofthelateFloydW.Walker andthelateLillian(Brearley) Walker.

Smithandherhusband,William

Smith,ownedandoperatedBrick BarnAntiquesinHarbeson,Del.,for 16years.Shewasadedicatedvolunteerathospitalsandlibraries throughoutheradultlife,andwas belovedbysomanywithwhomher pathcrossed.

Inadditiontoherparents,Smith wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,WilliamSmith;son,Kerry Smith;andsiblingsDouglasWalker andhiswife,Ruth,andPatricia Walker.Sheissurvivedbyher brotherBrianWalkerandhiswife, Willie;adevotedson,Kenneth Smithandhiswife,Nora;daughterin-lawDeborahSmith;fourgrandchildren,RobertSmith,Amy Schuylerandherhusband,Jim,JenniferBullockandherhusband,Tony, andTaraGreeneandherhusband, Michael.Shewasalsotheproud great-grandmotherofsevengreatgrandchildren:JustinSmith,Rebecca Smith,PaigeSmith,JakeSchuyler, MeganSchuyler,AvangelineBullock andRowanBullock;andagreatgreat-granddaughter,PaulaBrownwell.

Aprivateserviceforherfamily willbeheldatCoolspringPresbyterianCemetery.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Carperacceptingserviceacademynominations

U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.),a 23-yearveteranoftheU.S.Navyand thelastVietnamveteranservinginthe Senate,thisweekannouncedthathis officeisacceptingapplicationsfrom studentsinterestedinanominationtoa U.S.ServiceAcademy.

Eachyear,membersofCongress nominateyoungconstituentsforthe opportunitytobeappointedtoaU.S. ServiceAcademy.Thedeadlineforapplicationstobesubmittedthisyear isOct.15,at11:59p.m.Theapplicationcanbefoundbygoing

tohttps://www.carper.senate.gov/services/academies/.

“Theacademiesseekthosewho havegoodmoralcharacter,acommendableacademicrecord,thedesire toserve,andthemotivationto lead,”saidCarper.“Mytimeserving intheUnitedStatesNavymademe theleaderIamtoday.ThatiswhyI taketheopportunitytonominate Delawarestudentstoournation’s serviceacademiesseriously.Iencouragethosewhopossessthesequalities andareinterestedinbuildingleader-

shipqualitiestolookintoapplyingto aserviceacademy.”

Tobe consideredforanappointment toaU.S.ServiceAcademy,students musthaveanomination.Inordertobe consideredforacongressionalnomination,itisnecessarythatstudentsmeet allofthegeneralrequirementsofthe academyofchoiceandcompleteanonlineapplication.

Thoserequirementsinclude:

•Citizenship—U.S.citizenship,or havingobtaineditbygraduationfrom high school;

•Residency—Onlylegalresidents ofDelawaremayapply;

•Age—Atleast17yearsold,but notolderthan23byJuly1oftheirenteringyear;

•Maritalstatus—Unmarriedwith nodependents;

•Academic—Mustcompletethe SAT;

•Physical—MustmeettheAcademyphysicalrequirementandthe DODMERBmedicalexamination. Formoreinformation,callCarper’s Wilmingtonofficeat(302)573-6291.

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Jeopardy! Masters (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

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ABBA: Against the Odds (3) CW 8 p.m.

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The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster (5) FOX (69) WTXF 2 p.m.

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2024 NBA Draft Lottery

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Theyneverestablishedanysemblanceofanoffensiveflow.

TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’soccerteamstruggledontheattackinits2-0setbacktovisiting HenlopenConferencerivalPolytech onSeniorRecognitionDayonTuesday,May7.ItwasIR’sthirdshutout lossofthecampaign.

ThePanthers(9-1-2overalland 7-1-1inconferenceplay)established theirownproficiencyontheattack rightfromtheopeningkickoffand

SpeciatotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’s#15LillianMerrick,middle,smileswhilecongratulatedbyteammate#3GabriellaRagone,left,afterMerrickscoredagoalvs.ASPIRACharteronThursday.

tooka1-0leadinthegame’ssecond minutewhentheylaunchedashot thatricochetedoffanIRdefensive playerandintothenet.

Panthers’sophomoremidfielder SierraHenryputtheverdictonice withagoalinthe77thminute. Henrywasamajorforcethroughout thematch,dribblingtheballthrough midfieldandcreatingoffensiveopportunitiesforPolytech,whoseonly lossthisseasonwastoSussexAcademy.Shehittheleftpostwitha15yardblastinthe25thminute.

TheIndianswereoutshotbya153margin.SeniorgoalkeeperAlex

Davidsonkeptherteamcloseby making14saves,includingseveral spectacularstops.

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SeniormidfielderMadelaineClass registeredthefirsttwo-goalperformanceofhercareertoleadIndian RiverHightoa5-1non-conference victoryovervisitingASPIRAon Thursday,May2.

Classhighlightedafive-goalIndians’explosionduringthegame’sfirst 18minutes.Sophomoreforward KamdynShockleycontributedher

fourthgoaloftheseasonandassisted onsophomoreforwardEllaPeterson’steam-leadingseventhgoal.JuniorforwardLillyannMerrickadded hersecondmarkeroftheseason.

SeniorgoalkeeperAlexDavidson playedthefirst20minutesofthe matchbeforefreshmanCatherine Buntinghandledtheshot-stopping responsibilitiesforthefinal60minutes,tohelpIRHSimproveitsseasonrecordto7-3-1.

FreshmanforwardAlyssaVasquez scoredfortheWolveslateinthefirst half.

IndianssplitfinaltwomatchestowinHACSouthtitleagain

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Theyhavefacedsomegoodcompetitionduringthefinaltwoweeksofthe season,andthatcompetitionshould helppreparethemforthepostseason, whichstartsthiscomingweekend.The IndianRiverHighSchoolboys’tennis team wrappedupits2024regularseasonastheHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisionchampionsonce again.

Duringtheirfinaltwomatches— bothontheroad—theIndianssplit thepairwithPolytechandSmyrna.IR wasedgedoutbythePanthers,3-2,on Wednesday,May1,beforerallyingfora 3-2decisionovertheEaglesonFriday, May3.

InthewinoverSmyrna,seniors EvanSprucebankandCalebRodgers bothwerevictoriousinstraightsets, withSprucebankpostinga6-0,6-2decisionoverKevinLin,whileRodgers won6-2,6-4overWestenSchreckengost.

Thewinningpointforthematch cameatseconddoubles,wheretheIR duoofAlanPhomsouvanhandKyle Bennetchwentthreesetstooutlast Smyrna’sLukeRyderandDavidStewart,6-0,1-6,6-3.

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Sheneverrealizedhowfulfillingthe gamecouldbe.

Whenshepickedupatennisracket forthefirsttimethreeyearsago,the then-15-year-oldcompetitorimmensely enjoyedthechallengeofracingfromthe baselinetothenetandbackagain.

LexxineZulloalsoquicklylearned howtoeffectivelycovertherouteto eachsidelineandback.

Sheespeciallylovedthegratification ofwinningmatcheswithwell-placed shots.

“Ihadneverknownhowmuchtennis wouldmeantomeuntilIpickedup aracquetandjoinedtheIndianRiver Highgirls’tennisteam,”saidZullo,now 18andaseniorsinglesstandoutforthe Indians.“OnceIstartedplaying,itfelt likeIcouldn’tstop.Istartedoutinexhibition,orscrimmage,duringmysophomoreyear.Watchingthefirstsingles girlsplaytheirheartsoutduringtheir matchesinspiredme.

“Iwantedtobeinthatpositionand feeltherushofwinningawell-earned competition,”sheadded.“Withthehelp

of myteammates—aswellasmany tennislessons—Ipushedmyselfand earnedmypositionasthefirstsingles playerthisyearasasenior.”

IndianRivergirls’tenniscoachGreg Hockmansaidheisproudofhowhard Zulloworkedandthewillshedisplayed inordertoimprove.

“Shewasbrandnewtotennisasa 10th-grader,anddecidedthatshe wantedtoputintheworkandtimeto improvehertennisgame,”saidHockman.“Withacombinationoftennis lessonsandclinicsatSeaColonyResort,countlesshoursontheIndian RiverHighcourtsafterschool,onher own,inalltypesofweather,sheearned theNo.1singlespositionthisyear.Itis ademandingposition,sincesheplayed thebestperformerfromtheotherteam ateverymatch.Lexxineacceptedthe challengeandneverbackeddown.”

Compilinganimpressiverecord

Zullohascompileda6-5won-lost recordasoneofthe2024team’sleaders, bringinghercareermarkto15-8asa two-yearvarsitystandout.

“I’veworkedextremelyhardtoearn

myplaceasateamleader,whetherthat wasplayingtennisinmyownfreetime forhoursonend,aswellastryingtobe someonewhomeveryonecandepend on,”saidtheresidentofDagsboro.“I shareasmuchknowledgeasIcanwith myteammatestohelpthem.Iwant everyonetofeelimportantandapartof theteam.IalsowantthemtoenjoytennisasmuchasIdo.”

Zullohasbeenpreparingforthe HenlopenConferencechampionship tournamenthostedbyCaesarRodney High SchoolinCamdenthatbegins Thursday,May9,(afterCoastalPoint presstime)andcontinuesonSaturday, May11.

Shesaidsheisextremelythankfulfor themanychallengesthatthegameof tennishaspresentedtoher.

“Ihavehadtolearnhowtowinthe mentalbattleeveryonegoesthroughon thetenniscourt,andIcontinuetolearn fromthat,”saidthe5-foot-5Zullo. “ThematchesthatIhavelosthavealso taughtmetennisskillsIneverwould havelearnedotherwise.Ican’tdescribe howhappyandfulfillingtennishas

Senior/Girls’ Soccer

The senior midfielder registered the first two-goal performance of her career to help the Indian River girls’ soccer team defeat visiting ASPIRA, 5-1 in a non conference match on Tuesday, April 30. Class connected in the 12th minute to give IR a 2-0 lead, and again in the 15th minute that extended the Indians’ lead to 4-0. Maddy’s magnificence enabled the Green & Gold to improve its record to 7-3-1.

Photo Courtesy of Missy Carney

IRHSSportsReport

HarrisleadsIndianstowinoverOdessaonSeniorDay

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

SeniorKylieHarrisnettedseven goalsina17-11winovervisiting OdessaonTuesday,May7,astheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’lacrosse teamplayeditsfinalgameof2024on TheReservation.Harriswasoneofjust fourseniors—theothersbeingLilly Anthony,AlexandraGutierrez,and ClaireJohnson—whowerehonored priortothegame,onSeniorRecognitionDay.

AnthonyscoredtwiceonMay7, with Johnsonrecordinganassistforthe winners.FreshmanChloeHarriswas creditedwithtwogoalsandthreeassists inthevictoryforIR.Thetwogoalsfor theyoungerHarrisbringherseason totalto35,whichbreaksheroldersister Kylie’sfreshmanrecordforgoalsina season(34).

KylieHarrisnowhas226goalsfor hercareer,withjustonegameremaining,ontheroadatMilfordonThursday, May9,afterCoastalPointpresstime. ThewinimprovedtheIndians’recordto 6-8 ontheseason.

JuniorLaurenStoddardscoredtwice, asdidsophomoresKacieKirschnerand JasmineGutierrez.KylieHarrisand Anthonyeachalsohadanassist.Junior goalieChloeMegeemadesixsavesto earnthewinbetweenthepipes.

Golf

Lydic’smatch-best35 notenoughforIndians

SeniorSarahLydicfiredamatchbest35fortheIndianRiverHigh

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverseniorgolferSarahLydicfollowsthroughonateeshotagainstSussexCentralonThursday,May2,atBearTrap Dunes GolfClubinOceanView.

Schoolgolfteam,earningmedalisthonorsonSeniorRecognitionDayatBear TrapDunesonThursday,May2.It wasn’tenoughfortheIndians,though, astheylosttoSussexCentral,154-198.

TheGoldenKnightswereledtovictorybyapairoffreshmen,TrevorClark andJakeHollerback,whoshot42and 43,respectively.Athirdfreshman, JosephNeumann,wasthirdwitha48.

Boys’lacrosse IndiansfalltoMilford

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ lacrosseteamsawitsthree-gamewinningstreaksnappedwitha22-10lossto MilfordonMonday,May6.Noadditionalinformationwasmadeavailable

followingthegame.

IR(6-6)wassettohostSussex AcademyonWednesday,May8,(after CoastalPointpresstime),beforehitting theroadforagameattheGunston SchoolofMarylandonMonday,May 13.Theirfinalregular-seasongameis scheduledforTuesday,May14,when theywillhostPolytechonSenior RecognitionNight.

Grisehurlsno-hitterin13-0baseballvictorywinoverOdessa

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thestaffacedominated.

SophomorepitcherDylanGrise struckoutninebattersandhurled hisfirstcareerno-hitterastheIndiansbaseballteamdominatedOdessa, 13-0inanon-conferencebaseball gameonTuesday,May7.

Griseearnedhisteam-leading thirdvictoryoftheseasonwithasixinningcompletegameatDanielS. FrawleyStadiuminWilmington.

Therighthander,whoissuedtwo walks,alsorippedadoubleanda tripletoleada15-hitattack.Junior shortstopChaseRuley,sophomore catcherRickyWiggins,senioroutfielderTreyHill,freshmanoutfielder LandonFielsandsophomorethirdbasemanKaydenVaughtalso smackedtwosafeties,whileFiels knockedinacareer-highfourruns. Grise,VaughtandRuleyeachchased homeapairofruns.

ThevictorysnappedtheIndians’ four-gamelosingstreakandevened theiroverallrecordat8-8.

Middletown18, IndianRiver6(6innings)

TheIndiansdroppedtheirfourth straightgame,18-6,tovisitingMiddletowninanon-conferencebaseball matchuponThursday,May2.

TheCavsexplodedfor18runson 19hitsasseniorCarterBoydwent five-for-five,includingadoubleand atwo-runhomertoknockineight runs.SeniorJarrettMayesdrovein fourrunswhileseniorBrandonBoyd tripledanddroveinthreemore.

IndianRiverfreshmanfirst-basemanTyWebercontinuedhistorrid hittingwithapairofsafetiesand droveintworuns,whileseniorcenterfielderTreyHillcontributeda double.

CoastalPoint•Filephoto DylanGrisesendsapitchtowards homeplateduringagameearlierthis season.

IRboys’volleyballcompletesseasonsweepwith3-1triumphoverDover

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ volleyballteamsnappedafour-game losingstreakwitha3-1triumphover visitingHenlopenConferencerival DoveronTuesday,May7.

TheIndianswonforthefirsttime sincetheirApril24outingagainstDelmarvaChristian,capturingthefirst, thirdandfourthsetsbyscoresof25-14, 25-16and25-21,respectively.Theyimprovedto7-6overalland4-5inconferenceplayaftersweepingthetwo-game seasonseriesagainstDover.

The Senators,whofellto4-10overalland2-7inconferenceaction,won thesecondsetbyascoreof26-24.

MOTCharter3,IndianRiver1

TheIndianshaddroppedtheir fourthstraightcompetitionatMOT

CoastalPoint•Submitted LuigiDotoliandSaulAlarconLopezcelebrate.

CharteronFriday,May3.

ThehostMustangsimprovedto103overallafterwinningthefirst,third andfourthsetsbyscoresof25-18,2516and25-22,respectively.

TheIndiansfellto6-6overallafter winningthesecondsetbyascoreof2510.

CapeHenlopen3, IndianRiver1

TheIndianshaddroppedtheirthird straightverdicttovisitingCapeHenlopenonWednesday,May1.

ThedefendingDIAAstatechampionVikingsimprovedto10-1overall and7-0inconferenceplayafterwinningthefirst,thirdandfourthsetsby scoresof26-24,25-13and25-19,respectively.

SophomoresetterZachHirncontributed17assistsandeightdigs,while juniordefensivespecialistSaulLopez added14digsandsevenassists.Sophomoreright-sidehitterAmorTownsend recorded10digsandsevenkills,and junioroutsidehitterLuigiDotoliadded eightassistsandsixkills.

TheIndiansfellto6-5overalland26inconferenceplayafterwinningthe secondsetbyascoreof25-23.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Sheputonanothergirls’softball pitchingclinic.

SeniorrighthanderMeganDaisey struckoutacareer-high18battersand pitchedintothe10thinning.

UnfortunatelyfortheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’softballteam,that wasn’tenoughtodeliveravictory.

TheIndiansdroppedahard-fought 3-2non-conferenceverdictatMiddletownonTuesday,May7.

TheCavaliersscoredthedeciding runonaone-outbases-loadedfielder’s choicegrounderinthehome10th frame.

Daiseyrecordedher10thsinglegamedouble-digitstrikeoutperformanceandincreasedherseasontotalto 159.Shescatteredthreehitsandissued threewalks.

TheIndians,whofellto9-6overall onthecampaign,tooka1-0leadinthe thirdinningonanRBIgroundoutby juniorJillianCoulburnthatsentjunior GracieHobanacrosshomeplate.The Cavs(6-6overall)scoredtwiceinthe homethirdonsuccessivewildpitches, totakea2-1lead.

IRHStiedthescore2-2inthefifth frameonawildpitchthatenabledseniorMacyBladestocrosstheplate.

SeniorOliviaHitchensandHoban eachsmackedtwosafetiestoleadthe Indians’eight-hitattack.

IndianRiver1, EarlyCollegeatDSU0(forfeit)

TheIndianswereawardedaforfeit victoryfortheirscheduledMay2game againstEarlyCollegeatDSU.

TheHornetsgirls’softballsquad ceasedoperationsfollowinga42-29setbackagainstSeafordonTuesday,April 30.

TheverdictimprovedIRHS’srecord to 9-5overalland8-3intheHenlopen Conference.

OldeTymersSoftballLeagueopensits27thseason

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague openedits2024seasonwithWeek1 gamesinvolvingathletes60orolder. GameswereplayedonTuesday, April30,Wednesday,May1,and Thursday,May2,ontheChurchof Godfieldsneartheintersectionof Route113andRoute26inDagsboro.

InactiononTuesday,April30, theseweretheresults:

•AmericanLegionPost2815, LogoMotive8

JimMcCabehadfourhitsforthe winners,whileFrankEdwards,Guy BurdandRobGerbinocombinedto drivein10runs.Logo’sMikeMcClatcheyhadtwoRBIs,andGeorge Fitchrippedthreehits.

InactiononApril30,itwas:

•CommunityBankDelaware13, Diamondblade12(8innings)

Thewinnersprevailedinabackand-forthgame,andWarrenLloyd madeaspectacularcatchinleftcenterfield.JoeRoysterstolethehighlightshowbyrippingapairofhome runsforDiamondblade.

•TownofSelbyville17,B&E Tire13

MikeMullaneywentthreefor three,whileGarryManaraze,Mike WaldnerandRussBoweneach rippedthreehitsinfourat-bats. B&E’sJimLeonardandMikeLuke eachdrilledthreehits,whileTom

Pirringsmackedtwohits,including adouble.

•EdwardJones8,TheOriginal GreeneTurtle5

MarkPotter,GregWard.Mike KreigandBruceBerardallhadmultiplehitsforthewinners.TOGTgot fourrunsinthebottomoftheseventhinningtomakethingscloseas RichBurke,JoeHerrandKen Placekeachhadmultiplehits.

•AmericanLegionPost2410, CoastalChiropractic4

TheLegion’sMickWolfeand DaveCollinswentthreeforthree, andJimmyCheseroniandChuck Rineharteachcontributedapairof hits.

•MillsboroLanes5,WarrenStationFamilyRestaurant3

ML’swinningpitcher,EdGivens, hurledamasterpieceinwindy weather,whileBradSnellandRoy Carpentereachhadtwohits.John Smartwasthehard-lucklosing pitcherforWS,whoseoffensewas ledbyMiguelIzquierdo’stwohits, includingalongtriple.

OnWednesday,May1,actionincluded:

•AmericanLegionPost2817, GiantofMillville9

FrankEdwardssmackedthree hitsandscoredfourruns,whileBrad GeistandJimMcCabeeachhad addedthreesafetiesanddrovein threeruns.Giant’sKevinWevodau drilledthreehitsanddroveinfive

runs,andPaulGillinhadthreehits andscoredthreeruns.

•BeachDetailing17,Coastal Chiropractic13

BD’soffensewasledbyLarry ReddingandCraigConover.Coastal madeastrongcomebackintheseventhinningledbyDaveLovelace, LouFedericoandBobDavis.

•AtlanticOrthopaedics11, AmericanlegionPost244 LouFererico,KrisKellerandSky Bradyeachrippedthreehitsforthe winners.

•Warren’sStation10,Touchof Italy7

Warren’sStationupendeddefendingchampionTouchofItalythanks tokeyhitsbyFrankMuinos,Bill McGloinandSteveCarey,sound defensefromMiguelIzquierdo,and JohnSmart’scraftypitching.TOI’s SteveColenhadthreehits,includingadoubleandatriple.

•CommunityBankDelaware6, B&ETire4

KevinMcCabepitchedagreat gamefortheBankandmadenumerousplaysonlinedrivesrippedback throughthebox.B&E’sKenPlacek andLeoKahleachwentthree-forthreewhilepitcherRickDuncan alsomadeimpressivedefensiveplays.

OnThursday,May2,actionincluded:

•GiantofMillville15,Atlantic Orthopaedics14

Giantcaptureditsfirstwin

thankstoadramaticwalk-offdouble byNormNeedleinthebottomof theseventhinning.JackKowalski contributedfourhits,whileKris Keller,KevinWevodau,BillMcGloin,BobDeCataldo,FrankEmig andNormNeedleeachcontributed twohits.

•OriginalGreenTurtle13,Diamondblade7

JoeHerrledtheTurtleswith threehits,andfiveofhisteammates eachrippedtwohitstogivepitcher DonHillockthewin.Diamondblade’sJoeyRoystersmackedthree hits.

•BeachDetailing9,Millsboro Lanes6

DaveLovelacedrilledatwo-run singleintheseventhinningtodrive intworuns,includingthegamewinnerforBD

• TownofSelbyville24,Touchof Italy9

BarryMederrick’sthree-run homerledTOI,whileDrewSheftz sparkledondefense.

•LogoMotive13,EdwardJones 2

LM’sBillMooreandFrank Kearnssuppliedgreatdefense,while TimReddingandJohnPolubjak providedtheoffense.GregWardand MikeCavallinibothplayedwellfor EJ.

Foradditionalinformation,visit theleague’swebsiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues /118816.

Aquacareto hostpickleball clinicinLewes

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

Theycanjoinexpertphysicaltherapists andpickleballplayersforthisfunandeducationalseminarat4:30p.m.onWednesday,May15,atAquacareLewesatKing StreetRow.

Theeventisfree;however,seatingis limited,sopeoplearebeingencouragedto registerinadvance.Byregistering,they willbeenteredintoadrawingforafree one-on-onephysicaltherapyconsultation andevaluation.

Registeronlineat

https://tinyurl.com/may15-pickleballorby callingtheLewesofficeat(302)2009920.

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

SeaColonytohost11thAnnualProWomen’sTennisTournament

SeaColonythisweekannounced thatitwillhostits11thAnnualVacasa ProWomen’sOpen,a$25KUSTAPro Circuitevent,takingplacefromMay13 toMay19.

“Thiseventpromisestodeliver world-classtennisrighthereinourown backyard,showcasingtoptalentfrom aroundtheglobe,”organizerssaid.

Thetournamentwillfeatureboth singlesanddoublesmatches,withfemaletennisplayerscompetingfora shareofthe$25,000prizepool.

TournamentDirectorThomasJohnstonexpressedexcitementabouthosting suchasignificantevent,saying,“Sea

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careofbusinessveryquickly,winning theirsinglesmatchesinstraightsets.

“Seconddoublesstartedfast,”witha 6-0wininthefirstset,“butseemed confusedbytheSmyrnateam’sadjustmentsinlosingthesecondset.But,true toform,AlanandKylereallystartedto nailtheirgroundstrokesconsistently andtookthethirdsetforus.”

Atfirstdoubles,XavierHernandez SandovalandBraydenBennetchstarted strongagainstaone-lossSmyrnaduoof KevinChristensenandJackRiley.The IRtandemwonthefirstset(7-5)but couldn’tgetanotherone,droppingthe secondandthirdsets,3-6,2-6,respectively.

“IthinkXavierandBraydenshocked [Smyrna]withthatfirst-setcomefrom-behindwin,”addedBeahan.But, headded,Smyrna“showeditspoiseand experiencebywinningthefinaltwosets byplayingsmart.”

ThewinallowedtheIndianstowrap uptheregularseasonwithanimpressive 8-3overallmark.Nowtheywillturn theirfocustothepostseason,whichgets under waythisweekendwiththeHenlopenAthleticConferenceChampionshipshostedatCapeHenlopenHigh School.

TheIndianscanbeexpectedtofare verywell,consideringhowwellthey playedduringtheregularseason.PerennialpowersincludingCaesarRodney andCapeHenlopenfiguretobethefavoritesoverall.TheIndiansdefeated CapebackonApril22byascoreof32.

“Overall,I’mverypleasedwithour consistencyofgroundstrokesandimprovedvolleying,”Beahansaid.“Asthe HenlopenConferenceChampionships approaches,wewillworkformoreconsistentserving—especiallyfirstserves —andmovingouropponentsaround thecourttosetupput-aways.Theboys haveworkedhardtoachievetheirpotential,andweexpecttoendtheseason expandingthatpotential.Whatagreat groupofyoungmen.”

Colonyisthrilledtowelcomeplayers andfansaliketoourbeautifulvenuefor whatpromisestobeanunforgettable weekoftennis.Wearehonoredtocontinueourtraditionofhostingtop-tier competitionsandlookforwardtoshowcasingtheincredibletalentondisplay.”

PasteditionsoftheVacasaPro Women’sOpenhaveseenparticipation fromplayerssuchasJessicaPegula, DanielleCollins,LindsayLee-Waters, AlyciaParksandGraceMin.Additionally,LivHovde,thechampionofthe 2022Wimbledongirls’singles,isamong therisingstarsexpectedtocompetein thisyear’stournament.

Polytech3,Indians2

AgainstthePanthers,theIndiansgot winsatsecondsinglesfromRodgers,as wellasatseconddoublesfromKyle BennetchandPhomsouvanh.Rodgers woninstraightsetsat6-1,6-2,while thedoublesteamalsowoninstraight setsat6-2,6-3.

“Tome,thehighlightofthematch wastheobviouscamaraderiebetween theteams,”saidBeahanofthematch againstPolytech.“Theplayersforboth teamsaretobecommendedforthat highlevelofsportsmanship.”

Atfirstsingles,Sprucebankheldhis

Thetournamentnotonlyprovides anopportunityforfanstowitnesstennisbutalsoservesasaplatformfor playerstohonetheirskillsandadvance theircareersontheprofessionalcircuit.

SpecialKidsDayeventplanned

Aspartoftheexcitement,aKids DaywillbeheldonMay15from4:30 to 6p.m.Childrenarebeinginvitedto jointhefunalongsideworld-ranked tennisplayersandSeaColonypros. Theycanengageingamesdesignedto enhanceskillsandfosterapassionfor tennis.

ownagainstwhatBeahancalleda“buzzsaw”inPoly’sElliottMiller,whoisa four-yearfirstsinglesstarter.

“Evan,inhisfirstyearplayingsingles,playedwell,butElliott’sground strokesweredead-on,”notedBeahan. “I’mproudthatEvanmadesomeadjustmentsandwillusethoseifthey meetagaininconferences.”

IR’sLandonArauzdroppedaheartbreakertoPoly’sGabrielWiley,3-6,7-6 (7-4),2-6,atthirdsingles.Bothplayers keptcounteringtheother,butWiley wasabletolandthefinalpunchforthe win.

Atfirstdoubles,itwasquitepossibly the matchoftheday,evenifitdidn’tgo

RegistrationforKid’sDayisrequired andcanbedonebyvisitingwww.seacolony.com/vacasa-open.

Admissiontothe11thAnnualVacasaProWomen’sOpenisfreeforspectators,providingtennisenthusiastswith theopportunitytowitnesstheexcitementfirsthand.Finalsmatcheswillbe playedonSaturday,May18,andSunday,May19.

FormoreinformationabouttheVacasaProWomen’sOpenatSeaColony, includingtournamentscheduleandto viewtheearly-acceptanceplayerslist, visitwww.seacolony.com/vacasa-open.

intheIndians’favor.BraydenBennetch andXavierHernandezSandovalbattled tooth-and-nailwithPolytech’sTristan JonesandTrentLawson.TheIRduo droppedtiebreakersetsinthefirstand third,sandwichedaroundtheirwinin thesecondset.Thescoresforthematch were6-7(5-7),6-4,6-7(5-7).

“Calebjustworedownhisopponent early,”saidBeahan.“Heissoconsistent andneverseemsfazed.Landonplayed hisbesttennistodateatthirdsinglesin forcingathirdset.I’mveryexcitedto seewhatthosetwocandocomingup.

“BraydenandXavierwentthethree

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mademe,andhowfulfillingitistobea partofthisteam.”

Shehasemergedasoneofthearea’s mostintensecompetitors,creditingthe journeytoherconstantworkloadof dailypractices,aswellasmatches againsttoughenedopponents.

“ThefeedbackIgetfromCoach Hockmanhashelpedmakeahugecontributiontomysuccess,”shesaid.“He hasmadethebiggestimpactinboth tennisandinmyjourneytowardcollege.

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setsbutlosttwoheartbreakingtiebreakerstolosethematch.Iftheycan cutdownontheirunforcederrors,they willbejustfine.KyleandAlanwere steadyasarockintakingcareofmatters instraightsets.”

Ialsoowemostofmyprogresstothe manytennislessonsthatIhavebeen fortunateenoughtohavehad,aswellas thehoursofself-practice.

“IbegantakinglessonsatSea ColonyinBethanyBeachalmostevery dayoftheweekafterschool.Andwhen Iwasn’ttakinglessons,Iwashitting tennisballsoffofthegaragedooror playingagainstfriends.Icontinueto carryoutthiscycletothisday.”

“SheleavesIRasoneofthehardestworkingtennisplayerstocomethrough theprogram,”Hockmansaid enthusiastically.“I’mconfidentshewill putforththesameeffortinallofher futureendeavors!”

Girls’tennis

Indianswrapupregularseason

SeniorIsabellWisniewskiwasthe lonewinnerfortheIndianRiverHigh Schoolgirls’tennisteamina4-1lossto SmyrnaonFriday,May3,towrapup the regularseason.Wisniewskiwonin straightsets,6-1,6-4.TheIndiansfinishedtheir2024campaignwitha5-6 record.

InthematchprioragainstPolytech, theIndianswerevictoriousina5-0

Gainingknowledge aboutthegame

Zulloalsoinsiststhatagreatdealof herknowledgeaboutthegameistheresultoffeedbackshe’sheardfromher mother,EllenZullo,andfather,Brad Zullo.

“IknowIwouldnothavegottenthis farwithouttheirsupportthatmademe sodeterminedtopushmyself,”shesaid. “Theyattendeveryoneofmytennis matches,hitballswithmeonthecourt, andtheylistentomelamentabouthow

sweeponSeniorRecognitionDay. SeniorLexxineZullotookathreesetwinatfirstsinglesoverPoly’sEmma Craneafterdroppingthefirstset,3-6, 6-4,11-9.Atsecondsingles,fellowseniorKylieCourtneymadequickworkof thePanthers’OliviaLasherwitha6-1, 6-1 win.Then,atthirdsingles,WisnieskimatchedCourtney’seffortwitha 6-1,6-1winoverPoly’sSabrina Weaver.

Overonthedoublesside,theduoof AlisonSwartzandGraceDealerecoveredforathree-setwinafterdropping

Icould’vewonthatmatchifIdidthis or thatdifferently.Theygivemeadvice andsupportthatnooneelsecangive, andithasalldefinitelyhelpedmegrow asaplayer.AndImustadmitIwouldn’t havegottenmostofmylessonsifit weren’tformyparents.

ZullowillattendtheUniversityof Delawarebeginningthisfall.

“IwanttocompletetheSEEDprogram,aStudentExcellenceEqualsDegreescholarshipinitiative,and determinewhetherIwanttostayon campusfortheschool’smusicandarts programs,ortransfertoanartsschool topursuethatcareerpath.”

theirfirstsettoPoly’sHaleyHoldermanandEricaMorales,1-6,6-4,6-3,at firstdoubles.IR’sSaraDeeryand EmeliaWelchpickedupa6-2,6-2 straight-setswinoverthePanthers’AriannaJonesandAbigailJonesatsecond doubles.

The Indianswillnowheadintothe HenlopenAthleticConferenceChampionshipsthisweekendatCaesarRodney,wheretheywilllooktoqualifyas manyastheycanfortheDIAAState Championships.

CentreIceRinklaunchesnew playerdevelopmentprogram

TheCentreIceRinkatthe DelawareStateFairthisweekannouncedthelaunchofaplayer-developmentin-houseprogram,“The Generals.”Designedtonurturethe nextgenerationoficehockeytalent intheregion,theprogramisintendedtoofferacomprehensive trainingcurriculumaimedatplayers ofallskilllevels.

TheGeneralsprogramaimstoredefineplayerdevelopmentbyprovidingparticipantswithtop-tier coaching,state-of-the-artfacilities andasupportiveenvironment,representativessaid.

“Whetherplayersarejuststarting theirhockeyjourneyoraimingto taketheirskillstothenextlevel,The Generalspreparesyouthwiththeexperiencetheyneedtoadvanceto scholasticteams,travelteamsorstay withintherecreationalenvironment.”

HighlightsofTheGenerals,organizerssaid,include:

•Convenientandcosteffective— Thein-houseprogramwascreated asadevelopmentaltrainingtoolto giveourcommunityaprogramthat isnotonlyaffordable,butlesscommitmentthanatravelprogram.The CentreRinkmanagementishoping tohelpaccommodateanyparents’ schedulewhileextendingopportunitiestoyouthinterestedinbuilding theiricehockeyskills.

•Expertcoaching—TheCentre IceRinkprovidesanexperienced coachingstaff,dedicatedtofostering thegrowthanddevelopmentofeach individualplayer.Withafocuson skill-building,strategyandsportsmanship,coacheswillbecommitted tohelpingplayersreachtheirfull potential.

•Comprehensivetraining— Fromfundamentaldrillstoadvanced techniques,TheGeneralsprogram willcoverallaspectsofthegame. Playerswillhaveaccesstospecializedtrainingsessions,including powerskating,stickhandling,shooting,gametactics,videoreviewand dry-landconditioning.

•Inclusivecommunity—The Generalswillbewelcomingyouth withawiderangeofagesandabilities,fosteringadiverseandinclusive communityofyounghockeyenthusiasts.Unlikeothericehockeyprograms,theysaid,“TheGenerals deliversastate-of-the-artcurriculum withoutthetimeconstraintorfinancialburdenformanyfamilies.Ifyour child’sdreamistoparticipateata competitivelevelorsimplyenjoythe gameofhockey,TheGeneralswill betheultimateprogramcuratedfor everyone.”

“We’rethrilledtointroduce‘The

Generals’toprovideaspiringhockey playersinourcommunitywithan unparalleledopportunitytodevelop theirhockeyskills,”saidWayne Evans,rinkmanagerattheCentre IceRink.“Ourgoalistosupport playergrowthanddevelopment;givingyouththeopportunitytolearn, progress,andultimatelyhaverefined abilitiestocontinuetheirpassion withthesport.

RegistrationforTheGeneralsis nowopenforthe2024-2025season. Tolearnmoreandsignup,visit www.delawarestatefair.com/generalsicehockeyorcontactWayneEvans at(302)398-7024formoreinformation.

INLANDBAYS BETHANYBEACH

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LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Michael Joseph Schmith of 37401 Hill Cut Drive, Selbyville, 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 20240510 1T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-5.00-1146.00

Property Address: RESERVES AT LEWES LANDING, LOT40, 31305 LAKEVIEW BOULEVARD, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RUSSELL VERTICELLI & SUSAN M. LITWIN (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240510 2T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Bethany Beach will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following:

An application for a variance, filed by property owners Michael and Ann O’Reilly, for the property identified as Block RH31, Lot 10, addressed as 619 Holly Court. The applicants are seeking a variance from Chapter 425, Attachment 3, Appendix 3, Table of Dimensional Requirements for an existing encroachment of 1.9 feet into the required side yard setback.

The application may be inspected in the office of the Building Inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays.

All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where said Board may make a determination on the application, said Board without further notice may adjourn such hearing from time to time.

The Board may recess for good reason on the announced day and reconvene on another day to continue the hearing; in such a case, the announcement of the date and time of reconvening will constitute sufficient public notice.

CP 20240510 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-929.00

Property Address: 12 KINGS CREEK DRIVE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN P. ALBERTA (21) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-674.00

Property Address: RIVER BREEZE, LOT 35, 26449 SANDPIPER DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:433-6.00-19.00

Property Address: 28672 GUM TREE ROAD, Frankford, DE 19945

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF FREDERICK E. POOLE, SR. C/O TONYA Y. POOLE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; FREDERICK E. POOLE, JR., HEIR & TONYA Y. POOLE, HEIR (25) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DEBORAH A. GILBERT & NANCY J. GILBERT (3) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:133-21.05-19.00

Property Address: 333 GRACE STREET, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BARBARA P. WOOD, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH H. WOOD A/K/A JOSEPH HAROLD WOOD & BRIAN BARNES (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

LEGALS

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024, AT 7:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS THEREOF: (1) CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS FOR AS-BUILT SURVEY, IMPERVIOUS SURFACE, LOT COVERAGE, PAVERS, PERVIOUS/PERMEABLE PAVERS, PERVIOUS SURFACE, POST CONSTRUCTION VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS, PRIVATE WALKWAY, DRAINAGE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM, DRAINAGE OBSTRUCTION, AND UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT; (2) CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY REVISING THE DEFINITION FOR STRUCTURE; (3) CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY ADDING NEW GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TO ARTICLE V, GENERAL PROVISIONS, REGARDING SUBMISSION OF AN AS-BUILT SURVEY FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS OR UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, AND WALKWAY AND PATIO REQUIREMENTS.

CP 20240510 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-12.00-3890.00

Property Address: 31407 VALLEY GREEN ROAD, Millville, DE 19967

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DENNIS J. DELANEY (22) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-12.00-1161.00

Property Address: 36372 OLD MILL ROAD, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BRITTNEY MITCHELL (20) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-2.00-3.00-UNIT-B-2

Property Address: 19 MARINA VIEW COURT, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GLORIA B. HERNDON (27) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 160 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE, ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE UNDER CHAPTER 160-4C(5) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEVATOR IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AT 1702 COASTAL HIGHWAY (ALSO KNOWN AS 1-34 23.08 7.00 LOT 3), LOCATED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND.

THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 AT 11:30 A.M., AT TOWN HALL IN FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY INSPECT PLOT PLANS AT TOWN HALL DURING TOWN BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87625386709 OR Call-in #: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 876 2538 6709

CP 20240510 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-16.15-74.00

Property Address: 27 DUKE STREET, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMIE D. BURKE & JUDITH HARBIN BURKE (31) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF MILLVILLE INVITATION TO BID

The Town of Millville will receive sealed bids at the Town Hall, 36404 Club House Rd., Millville, DE 19967, until 2:00 p.m., June 13, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened for the following project:

Bid No. 25-01

Evans Park Pickleball Court Hardscape 32517 Dukes Drive; Millville, DE 19967

The Town is seeking responsible bidders with professional landscaping/hardscape knowledge for the construction of approximately 500 lf of wall pavers around the pickleball court, located in Evans Park.

Prospective bidders may pick up the Bidding Plans and Specifications at Millville Town Hall or by contacting the Code and Building Department at 302-539-0449 for an electronic copy.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Town of Millville, Evans Park Pickleball Court Hardscape, Bid Number 25-01.

The Town reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any nonresponsive or all bids. The Town reserves the right to require that the successful bidder sign a contract embodying these and standard terms.

CP 20240510 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-33.00-46.02

Property Address: 30500 SYLVIA DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TANYA MORRIS STREET & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (36) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

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

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-13.00-205.00

Property Address: 37575 JANICE CIRCLE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MARY L. KARLA & BALBIR S. KALRA (28) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

Estate of Gerald Jacynski, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Gerald Jacynski who departed this life on April 17, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth Baker on April 26, 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 December 17, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Elizabeth Baker 36416 Smith Drive Ocean View, DE 19970

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 202405010 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of May, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:133-6.00-141.00

Property Address: 24923 BETHESDA ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/17/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/21/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SCOTT E. BRADLEY, SR. (30) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies.

Spanish (Espanol): Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua beber. Traduscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-4264791).

Where does my water come from?

Your water is groundwater that comes from the unconfined Columbia Group – Pocomoke aquifer.

Source water assessment and availability

Our source water assessment is available through: http://delawaresourcewater.org/assessments/

The Source Water Assessment’s Summary of Our System’s Susceptibility to Contamination Selbyville Water Department is exceedingly susceptible to petroleum hydrocarbons and metals. It has very high susceptibility to nutrients and a high susceptibility to pathogens, pesticides, PCBs, other organic compounds, and other inorganic compounds.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that

LEGALS

2024 Water Quality Report

SELBYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT

6 Railroad Avenue, Selbyville, DE 19975

PWS ID# DE0000654

April 22, 2024

water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-426-4791.

The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

How can I get involved?

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please call (302) 8530855. We hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at the Selbyville Town Hall, 1 W. Church St., Selbyville, DE 19975. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.

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Additional information about lead

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Selbyville Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead

For more information, contact: Kevin Murray 1 W. Church St. Selbyville, DE 19975 (302) 853-0855

Water Quality Data Tables

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions in the tables below.

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LEGALS

Important Drinking Water Definitions

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

SMCL: Suggested Maximum Contaminant Level for aesthetic contaminants.

TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Unit Descriptions

ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)

ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/L)

NA not applicable

ND not detected

NR Monitoring not required, but recommended

AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Delaware Secondary Drinking Water Standards

Table of Regulated Contaminants Utilizing 2023 Test Results

We, at the Town of Selbyville, work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

This CCR Report was prepared in collaboration with Delaware Rural Water Association and Town of Selbyville.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClubcelebrates90yearsofservice

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubis celebrating90yearsofservicethisyear,and thegroupwashonoredwithavisittoLegislativeHallinDoveronTuesday,April16, toreceivetributesfromstateSen.Gerald HockerandRep.RonaldGray,commendingthemanydonatedhoursofsupportand financialassistancetobenefitthecommunity.

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubwas foundedonApril14,1934.For90years, thenon-profitgrouphasservedSussex Countyinlinewiththeclubmotto“Be largeinthought,wordanddeed.”The22 founders,ledbythefirstpresidentMattie TownsendandfirstsecretaryClaraMcCabe,alllivedintheBaltimoreHundred —OceanView,BethanyBeachandMillville.TheymetatLordBaltimoreSchool. Clubmembershavedonateduntold hoursandfinancialsupportoverthepast 90years—fromdonating$6.39for213 bottlesofmilkfor“poorchildren”in1936 andhostingair-raidsurvivalpracticesduringWorldWarII,toestablishingthe SoutheasternSussexCountyTeenCanteen,whichoperatedfrom1956untilthe early1960s.

Today,theclubsupportseducationina majorway,fromgivingupto$10,000in scholarshipsforhighschoolstudentsto supportingLordBaltimoreElementary School,ClaytonElementarySchool, PhillipShowellElementarySchooland

RepresentativeDanielB.Short(39thDistrict)celebratinghisbirthday.

SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolthroughschool visits,mentorshipandcontinuingfinancial supportforeducationalprogramsandma-

terials.Theclubhassupportedalocalfood bankeverymonthformorethan30years andgivesmoneytovariousotherorganiza-

tions,includingvolunteerfirecompanies, thewmilitaryandlocallibraries.

CLASSIFIED RATES

Line ads: $8.50 for 20 words, 25¢ per add’l word. Display ads: $9.00 per column inch.

Non-commercial ads for items $1,000 or less are free up to 20 words. Yard Sales are $9.00

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Experience preferred, will train a willing learner. $16-$18/hr. dependingonexperience.

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Now hiring for the re-opening of our newly expanded and renovated Selbyville location

SEASONEDLINECOOKS DISHWASHERS•FOODPREP

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OceanAviation FlightAcademy seeks OfficeManager

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6-YEAR-OLD, ALL LEATHER

2-seater recliner sofa. Beige. Excellent condition, rarely used. REDUCED $275. 302436-9133

LAWN ROLLER Craftsman water ll. Man or tow. Good shape. $25 302-8298399

LAWN SPREADER Seed, Lime, any lawn treatment. Pull with mower. Good shape - shed kept. $40 302-829-8399

K-SERIES FIRE extinguisher for commercial kitchen. All stainless. Like new. REDUCED! $50 302-897-4914

OREK XL PRO 13” FLOOR scrubber. REDUCED! $175 rm. 302-897-4914

PARAGON ARCTIC BLAST snow cone machine with top-mount ice shaver. REDUCED! $200 OBO 302-8974914

BRUSHED NICKEL chandelier. Fixture 18”h x 24”w with 24” chain and wire. Photo available. $20 Call 302-648-6480

4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE trailer tags. All good dates. T5522, T4997, T7394. Starting at $600 302-5429500

ANTIQUE

ELI TERRY JR & Co. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410259-2300

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

KENMORE MINI UPRIGHT freezer, white. 21”w x 23”d x 33”h. $70 410-939-7714

BLACK & DECKER freestanding portable A/C & heater on rollers. For 350sq ft room. BTU 12,000 pd $375 asking $225. Used ! season. 301-367-5785

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

FIRESTONE DESTINATION

LE3 tires 225/60 R/17 set of 4. Brand new. Retails for $816, asking $650. 315-737-8247

MIATA MUFFLER 2000

Brand new, in box. Cost $600; asking $150 302436-9133

DONATE YOUR CAR/ truck/ RV. Lutheran Mission Society of MD. Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410228-8437 CompassionPlace.org

16 Ft 20005 KEY LARGO Center Console with 50 HP Yamaha 2 stroke with 2005 Venture Trailer. Garage kept. Hummingbird sh nder, Bimini top, new Motorguide X-3 trolling motor. Asking $4k. Call or text 240-688-2415

DK GREEN CANVAS Bimini top.36w x 42h x 24L. Excellent Cond, $120 443-3731550

CRAB POTS 24 x 24 VINYL coated, turtle guard, oats, rope included. Starting at $25. 302-542-9500

BOAT PROPELLOR Michigan 4-blade stainless righthand. 14 3/8 x 18 Apollo XHS #993204. Fits most 115-300 hp. Like new. REDUCED! $300 302-5429500

LEAD SINKERS BANK 3/8, 3 & 4 oz.; Egg/Slide 5, 6, 7 oz. .25¢/ounce, mix and match. 302-542-9500

6-GAL MARINE GAS TANK

Portable, choice of ttings. Moeller. $40 302-5429500

(1)27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782

USED FURNITURE Good condition in Ocean View. Call for more info. 301816-0503

BEAUTIFUL GRAY upholstered queen headboard. Tufted buttons, silver nail heads surround headboard; + 2 matching lamps with silver base, gray shades. $150 takes all. 302-541-0675

(2) STICKLEY CHAIRS, light beige. Originally $1,800 each. Good condition; 1 arm worn, extra fabri. $450 OBO for both. 302539-9656

LA-Z-BOY RECLINER Black, leather. 38”h x 27”w. Seat: 23” x 19”. Great for small areas. Back removable for easy moving. $175 302537-5148

HAILO L/100 PRO ALUM. Stepladder 8ft New in Box. Reg $279 Now $175302539-4367

TROY-BILT 4-CYCLE WEED whacker. Good condition. $35 302-229-7898

RACCOON TRAP Safeguard. REDUCED! $40 302-8974914

5’ x 8’ LANDSCAPE trailer with 22” mesh sides and ramp gate. Excellent condition. REDUCED! $795 302-236-6215

GREEN WORKS 20” electric lawn mower, model 25022. Excellent condition. $130 914-275-8938

OASISSPACE UPRIGHT

Walker. Metal wheel with seat. New, Never used. $100 302-539-4367

SAMSONITE hard suitcase 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

QUEEEN-SIZE MATTRESS and box spring. Beautyrest. 2.5 years old, barely used. Originally $800; asking $300. Text only to: 302-2583741

FOLDING MASSAGE TABLE with travel bag. $55 410939-7714

TUPPERWARE - VINTAGE & new. Over 100 pieces - all for $45. 410-939-7714

SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004

HOME DEPOT MED moving and TV boxes, 36 & 39 inches, and bubble wrap. $15 Text: 443-824-5400

NEW, BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $15 410-3106633

GET BOOST INFINITE Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

LOCAL BASS PLAYER specializing in cover songs from 60s - 90s, looking to join a group. 443-935-0950

DRUM HEADS: (2) 13” Evans Reso & EC; (2) 13” Hydraulic & Emperor-coated;

DOG TRANPORT CRATE

Pet Mate Deluxe, plastic. Airline certified. 70-90 lb dog. 40”l x 27”w x 30”h. $70 302-542-9500

MOREY BOOGIE MACH 10 vintage. Very good condition. $50. Churchill

YEAR-ROUND

W Church St., Millsboro: 2BR/1BA cottage. $1,300/month + utilities.

Sea Edge, Millville: 3BR/2.5BA 2-story townhome with garage. $2,200 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

Taramino Place, The Villas of Lewes: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome. $2,300 per month + utilities.

Saltwater Landing, Selbyville: 4BR/2.5BA single-family home with garage. $2,500 per month + utilities.

Bishops Landing, Millville: 3+BR/2.5BA end-unit villa with 2-car garage. Furnished; will consider unfurnished with a 2-year lease. $2,700 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

NEW COBRA GOLF BAG

(pk & blk) $100. NEW Golf Forever Training System

$150. Sun Mtn & Bag Boy - 3 wheel push carts $70 ea. Bag Boy 4 wheel push cart

$80. Schwinn Trailway 21 spd (just serviced) $125. 410-703-5172

PEDGO ELECTRIC BIKE

Brand New- never used. 26” Blue Comfort Cruiser Beach Cruiser w/36V, 17.5AH Battery. $1,000 cash. (retail$2,795) Selbyville/Fenwick area. For info and pics call: 302-540-5548

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Stonewater Creek, Millsboro: 2BR/2BA with office or 3rd BR. Single-level home with 2-car garage. $2,500 per month + utilities.

Milo’s Haven, Frankford: Brand new 4BR/3.5BA end-unit villa. $2,695 per month + utilities.

Bayside at Bethany Lakes, Ocean View: 3BR/2.5BA 2-story townhome with garage. $2,800 per month + utilities.

Fairway Village, Ocean View: 5BR/3BA 2-story home with 2-car garage. Pets considered. $2,800 per month + utilities + 5% sales tax.

ROOMMATE

MALLARD LAKES

End Unit, Furnished BR with 1 and a half bath. Full House priveleges. Amenities Included, 2miles to the beach. $900/month util Included. 302-727-9199

YEAR-ROUND

BETHANY BREEZE

3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhouse. Community pool, tennis. Bike to beach. No pets. Good credit.

$2,100/month

Call Glenn at Surf Realty, LIL 3 02-682-7765

YEAR-ROUND

❏ FRIDAY, May 10 10-2

Yard & Bake Sale to benefit the members of the Roxana CHEER Senior Center Pyle Health & Social Services Center. Multiple vendors, food & baked goods available.

34314 Pyle Center Road, Roxana, 19945; in the parking lot, on the left side.

❏ Sat., May 11 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Bethany Preserve Community. Furniture, bikes, parrot and hamster cages, luggage, miscellneous household items, handbags, clothing, jewelry, golf equipment.

30930 Fresh Pond Drive, Ocean View, 19970.

❏ Sat., May 11 9 - 12

Street Strider - Furniture, Jewelry, Clothes, Etc. 38163 Martins Way, Ocean View, 19970.

❏ Sat., May 11 8 - 12

HUFFY BEACH CRUISER

Men’s. Western Flyer Beach Cruiser girls’ bike. Both have some rust; REDUCED! $40 each. 302-897-4914

CIGNAL ADULT TRICYCLE

Re ectors, horn, wire basket. No rust, good condition. $199 302-448-9057

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $100 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302344-0169

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855-337-5228 dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258

STORAGE SPACE

OCEAN VIEW

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Residential/Rentals

One-Time/Move-Outs Spring & Deep Cleans

RAIN OR SHINE

RAIN OR SHINE

Victoria Forest community. Clothing, children’s items, household goods, furniture, books, tools, purses, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, and lots more!

Selbyville, 19975. Next to Selbyville Middle. GPS: 12 Ronzetti Ave.

❏ Sat., May 11 8 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE

Beer taps, beer advertising, household items, kitchen supplies, wall art, pool supplies, and so much more!

36132 White Oak Drive, Frankford, 19945

❏ Sat., May 11 9 - 12 RAIN DATE: 5/18

Village of Bear Trap Dunes Community.

Ocean View, 19970. GPS: 1 October Glory Avenue.

❏ Sat., May 11 9 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE

Scrapbooking & Craft Supplies. Admission is $2/person.

34314 Pyle Center Road, Roxana, 19945.

❏ Sat., May 11 7-2

Yard & Bake Sale fundraiser for The Little Starfish Children’s Home. Lunch 10-2 at the Community Church of Oak Orchard across from the Fire Hall. Accepting gently used items. Call or text 844.369.2943 for more info.

32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, 19966.

NOT THIS WEEK

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 12

RAIN DATE: 5/19

Batson Creek Estates annual community sale. Frankford, 19945. Bayard Road, off Rt. 20. GPS: 36042 Blackfin Drive.

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 12

RAIN DATE: 5/19

Seabrook Community Yard & Bake Sale. Household & Holiday Items. Furniture, Clothing, Books, Accent Pieces & Crafts. 28018 Alderwood Loop, Millsboro 19966.

❏ Sat., May 18 8-12

RAIN OR SHINE Keenwick Sound Community. Selbyville, 19975. GPS: 37547 River Run.

❏ Sat., May 18 8-2

RAIN OR SHINE Moving Sale - power tools, hand tools, garden tools, miscellaneous garden items, Kitchen Aid stand mixer, new Bissel carpet cleaner, antiques, 100 year-old books, beach decor and more. 609 6th Street; Bethany Beach, 19930.

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. Wintertime rhyme: They're the pair kids wear so their hands stay warm while they make their way through a erce snowstorm

4. A police o cer (or her partner)

6. Olympic skaters pair up on this icy surface

7. A person can swim faster with a pair of these on his feet (but he can't keep up with a sh, who was born with a pair on its sides)

10. If you stick a pair of ____ holders in the ends of a cob, it will be a lot easier to hold

11. Spotted cubes a Monopoly player tosses on the board

12. They make sense: A person ____ better once she puts on her glasses

13. Runners tie our laces before they run their races. What are we?

15. Power pair: Together, Batman

and ___ are the Dynamic Duo

17. This "seldom seen" synonym rhymes with "pair"

19. Homonym ahead: It's the type of metal container that may contain pears

21. Smooth boards under the feet of a person who is speeding down a snowy slope

23. A pair of people

24. Happy Birthday x2!: They're a 23A of kids with the same mom who were born on the same day

25. Clogs, heels, sandals and 13A

Parents Down

1. Shake well: Pair of instruments that brings the syncopation to Cinco de Mayo

2. Barbeque chef's giant tweezers

3. Windshield's rain sweepers (and hapless insect's undoing)

5. Any pair of treasured trousers

8. Single pair that can cut a single sheet of paper in two (Fun fact: Linguists call words like this "plurale tantum," meaning that they are always plural and never singular)

9. Sommelier's pairing recommendation for the salmon

14. Personal listening device temporarily tethered to a smartphone

16. Halfway between the ears, it's the resting place for a pair of glasses

17. Tiny morsel targeted by a person using a pair of chopsticks

18. Cool move: These cubes can get a lift from 2D

20. It always comes between the pairs playing doubles tennis

22. In poker, a pair is two of a

791 SALT POND CIR #C

BETHANY BEACH NEW LISTING in the Villas of Bethany West- only 1 mile to downtown Bethany. Beautiful waterfront 2 Bed 2 Bath townhome- backing to Nature not neighborsprivate peaceful views of just water and wildlife. Getting to beach is simple- use your Bethany Beach parking permit, ride the trolley or walk/bike. This serene property has never been rented but would make an amazing one!

Asking $469,900 (DESU2061758)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

ONTHEGOLFCOURSE INBAYSIDE

31726 LAKE VIEW DR. #101B

SELBYVILLE 3 BD, 3 BA end-unit condo has upclose golf course views of the 18th hole, lake & fountain! This is in the amenity-rich, soughtafter, award-winning community of Bayside! Listen to the Freeman Arts Pavilion performances from the screened balcony or take a quick stroll to the venue. 2-car garage w/ storage and NEW in 2024: freshly painted, LVP ooring throughout except tiled areas, pendant lighting & chandelier in kitchen/DR, ceiling fans in LR & BDs. $650,000 (DESU2057508)

Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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

52 SANDY BRANCH DR,SELBYVILLE

Charming 3 bed, 2.5 bath over 2500 sq ft open concept rst oor living home located on a private lot in Sandy Branch. Offers a 2 car garage, marble replace, crown moulding, plantation shutters, front porch, sunroom leading to sundeck with awning,a private back yard and even a