Coastal Point — May 17, 2024

Daiseytossesno-no

Senior’sno-hitter wrapsupregular seasonforIndians

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theartistsavedherbest workforlast.

SeniorrighthanderMegan Daiseymadeherfinalregularseasonhighschoolstartamasterpiece.

TheShenandoahUniversity commitpitchedherfirstcareer no-hitteratHenlopenConferencerivalWoodbridgeasthe Indians’softballteamdefeated theBlueRaiders,5-0initsregular-seasonfinaleMonday, May13.

Thedefendingchampionshipgameparticipantswill takean11-7overallrecordinto theDIAApost-season.

CoastalPoint•MikeStern IndianRiver’sMeganDaiseythrewano-hitter,addingher200thstrikeoutoftheyear alongtheway,againstWoodbridge.

Daisey’sdominanceincluded15 strikeouts—her13thdouble-digit whiffballperformance,whichbrought herseasontotaltoanamazing204Ks. Shefacedonly24batters,allowing walksinthefirstinningtojunior catcherKalliChelton,inthesecond frametofreshmanoutfielderJordyn TyreandinthesixthinningtofreshmanoutfielderIsabelUsilton.

HolyFamilyUniversitycommit KatieMcHaledroveintheeventual winningrunfortheIndians,witha sacrificeflytorightfieldthatgaveIR a1-0leadinthevisitors’second.

TheGreen&Goldaddedtwo morerunsinthefifthonaBlue Raidererrorandapassedballtomake it3-0.JuniordesignatedplayerSophie Scurci’sRBItripleandjuniorsecond basemanJillianCoulbourn’srun-scoringsingleaddedinsuranceintheseventh.

IndianRiverfallstoDMA

Daiseyputonanotherspectacular

hurlingtheIndianRiversoftballteam pastDelawareMilitaryAcademy.

ButvisitingSeahawks’freshman pinchhitterGracieRicciodrilleda two-out,two-runhomerovertheleftfieldfencetotiethescoreat2-2.

DMAtalliedtwiceinthe9thinning todefeatIRHS,4-2,onSaturday,May 11.

Theverdicthardlydetractedfrom Daisey’smemorableperformance, highlightedby17strikeouts—just oneshortofthecareer-high18she hadnotchedfourdaysearlierina3-2 lossinnineinningsatMiddletown.

TheShenandoahUniversitycommitallowedjustfivehitsandone earnedrun,withnowalkspermitted. Thedouble-digitstrikeouttotal— her12thsuchsingle-gameperformanceof2024—gaveher189forthe season.

TheIndians(10-7overall)scored singlerunsinthefourthandfifthinnings.SeniorthirdbasemanOlivia Hitchensgavethehostsa1-0leadon anRBI-singlethatscoredjunior

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

AnitaWest-Werner—acolonelin theU.S.AirForcewhoadvisesthePentagon,andacommercialairlinepilot— thisweekwontheIndianRiverSchool DistrictBoardofEducationseatrepresentingDistrict4.Shewilltakeoverthe seatvacatedby20-yearboardmember DonaldC.Hattier,whoretiredfromthe board.

West-Wernerclaimed492votesin votingonTuesday,May14,toJoshua Hudson’s343votes.Hudsonisacaptain with thestate’sfishandwildlifepolice, andhiswifeisanIRSDteacher.

West-Wernergarnered109votesat theIndianRiverHighSchoolpolling locationand377votesattheMillville CommunityCenterpolls.Hudsonreceived150votesatthehighschoollocation,whileheearned187votesatthe communitycenter.

West-Werner

West-WernertopsHudson forschoolboardseat

DavidMaull,aIRSDspokesman andpublicrelationsspecialist,said,“We havenotseensomanyboardopenings tobefilledinone yearaswehave thiscycle,withthe variousboardof educationdepartures.” IvanNealand KimberlyTaylor earlierthisyear weretappedtoreplaceoutgoingrepresentativesforDistrict2andDistrict5, withnoopponentsintheMaymidtermelectionforthoseseats. Onthefinaldayoftheschoolboard campaignforDistrict4,West-Werner focusedhertimemeetingvotersand wasplantingyardsignsonWindmill RoadandatMillville’sEvansPark.

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OfficialstalkdrugswithLBstudents

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asdisconcertingasitistoheara childworryaboutsomeonehelovesenduringtheravagesofdrugaddiction,it givesDrugEnforcementAgencyofficialstheopportunitytolistentothe concernsofyouthandteachthemabout thedangersofdrugs.

That’swhatFrankMcCartney,communityoutreachspecialistforthe PhiladelphiaDivisionoftheDEA,and AndrewEiseman,diversionprogram specialist, achievedduringpresentations tofourth-andfifth-gradestudentsat LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolthis week.

“I’mlookingata9-year-oldkid, thinking,‘That’salottocarryfora lovedone.’Andhereally,genuinely,was concernedforhislovedone,butitwasa goodopportunitytotalkandtohelp thesechildrenunderstandthedangers ofdrugs.Asagrandparent,itisimportanttome.It’sreallyimportanttome thatthesekidsmakegoodchoices,”he

said aftertheTuesday,May14,presentation,addingthatheandEiseman makepresentationstomanyschools throughouttheyear.

“It’sverydifferentfromwhenwe weregrowingup,whenyoucouldexperimentandnotnecessarilydie,”McCartneysaid.“Eachyear,theriskis gettinghigher.Thesubstancesaregettingmoreandmoredangerous.Wetry tomakethesechildrenourambassadors. DEAisanotherbigagencyinourgovernment,andweneedthemtotalkto theirparentsandtheirbrothersandsisters.”

“Wegivethemalittletestattheend. Theydoverywell,”Eisemansaid. OceanViewPoliceDepartmentofficerandLordBaltimoreSchoolResourceOfficerRhysBradshawsaidthe programwillbepresentedeveryyearto informstudentsabout,andwarnthem aboutthedangersof,cigarettesmoking, nicotine,vaping,illegaldrugsandalcohol.

JohnWestParktohostmorefitnessclasses

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheTownofOceanView,inconjunctionwiththeCustomFit360personaltrainerbusiness,willoffer additionalfitnessclassesatJohnWest Park,TownManagerCarolHoucktold thetowncouncilduringtheirTuesday, May14,meeting.

Shesaidthecompanywillprovide someonetoofferclassesthere,andthere willalsobefreesessionsasresidentsare encouragedtouseoutdoorexercise equipmentinstalledatthepark.

“Hopefully,thatwillbesuccessful andourcommunitywillcomeoutand takeadvantageofit,”Houcksaidwhile presentinghermonthlytownmanager’s report.

MayorJohnReddingtonaskedhow fitnessclasseswillbeadvertised,and Houcksaidtherearefliers,itwillbe

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shortstopSophieScurciinthefourth, andDaiseyrippedanRBI-doubleto chasehomefreshmanshortstopParker O’Shieldsandmakeit2-0inthefifth frame.

DMA(11-4)scoredtwiceinthe

sharedonsocialmediaandinthe Town’snewsletterthatismailedwith taxbillsattheendofthemonth,and thatanadwillalsobeinalocalnewspaper.

“I’mhopingpeoplewillreadthe newsletterandtakeadvantageofit.I’m excitedtohaveitinplace.Wehada yogainstructorfortwosummersnow. Sheiscomingback.Ijustdon’thaveall thedateslinedupyet,”Houcksaid.

CouncilmanStephenCobbasked aboutrepairstothebocceballcourtat thepark,andHoucksaidthecompany thatinstalleditisfixingbumpsinthe court.

“WealreadyheardfromSpecial Olympicshowmuchtheyappreciateit,” shesaid.

Alsoduringthetownmanager’sreport,Houcksaidmaintenanceisbeing completedattheTown’sadministration buildingonCentralAvenue,including

ninthinningtotakea4-2leadonan RBI-singlebyjuniorEmilyTrzonkowskiandanIRerror.

IndianstopPadua

Thepitchingaceneededthoseextra ZsonMay9tokeepaccumulating thoseKs,andDaiseybenefitedfroma goodnight’ssleep.

cleaning,workontheHVACsystem andfireextinguisherinspections.

Shesaidworkwillbeginonthe Town’sfive-yearreviewofitscomprehensiveplan,whichmustbesubmitted totheStatebythespringof2025.She toldthecounciltheywillbehearing moreaboutthatincomingmonths.

SpringFlingasuccessdespite weather

TownManagerCarolHoucktold thecouncilthattheannualSpring Fling,heldonMay4,wasasuccess, “eventhoughwehadquestionable weather.”

“Wehadagoodturnout,butnota greatturnoutasifitwassunnyandnot overcastallday.Butthreatsofrainnever happened,andwegotitallin,andwe arethankfulforthat,”Houcksaid.

Lessthan24hoursafterfanningacareer-high18hittersandpitchingintothe 10thinningatMiddletown,theShenandoahUniversitycommitgotenoughrest todeliveranotherspectacularouting.

The powerpitcherstruckout13 PaduaAcademybattersenrouteto hurlingtheIndianspastthevisiting Pandas,7-3,onThursday,May9.

Towntocelebrate 135thanniversary

TheTown’s135thanniversarywillbe observedfrom1to5:30p.m.onSaturday,June15,atJohnWestPark. “Wethinkthe135thanniversaryis significantenoughnottowaituntilour 150th anniversary.Wethinkwe’vegota lotofgoodthingsgoingandalotto celebrate.We’reexcitedtogetthecommunity,localpropertyownersandresidentstocometogether,andhaveaday offunandgoodtimes,”HouckhadpreviouslytoldtheCoastalPoint. Reddingtonhadoriginallysuggested, andsaidheislookingforwardto,a shortparadefromCentralAvenue downWestAvenuetothepark,with fireenginesandpolicevehicles. “Itwillbealittleparade.Weplanto

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threerunsinthesecondinningalone. HolyFamilyUniversitycommitKatie McHaleputthehometeamaheadto stay,2-1,withanRBIsqueezebunt. JuniorcatcherJazminMayfieldfollowedwitharun-scoringgroundout, andjuniorshortstopScurci’sRBI-single madeit4-1.

Thedouble-digitwhifftotal—her 11thoftheseason—broughtherseasonstrikeouttotalto172.Shestruck outthesideinthesixthandseventh framestofinishwithaflair,surrenderingonlytwohits,twowalksandthree unearnedruns.

Shewassupportedbyanoffensethat combinedforninehits,includingaSophieScurcihomerunandtwodoubles byseniorfirstbasemanMacyBlades.

TheGreen&Goldgavetheirace hurleranearlyleadtoworkwith,via

IndianRiveraddedthreeinsurance runsinthefifthinningonanRBIgroundoutbyMayfield,Scurci’ssecond round-tripperof2024andjuniorsecondbasemanJillianCoulbourn’srunscoringbasehit.

TheIndianstiedthescore1-1inthe homefirstonanRBIsinglebysenior thirdbasemanOliviaHitchensafter Paduajumpedinfrontonawildpitch. ThePandas(6-7overall)closedthe deficitto4-3inthethirdinningwith tworunscreatedbyanerrorandabase hit.

OceanViewtoclearhouseforparking

Townpurchasedhome lastyear,andusing ARPAfundsforproject

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheOceanViewTownCouncilthis weekapprovedabidfromWalker ConstructioninLewesfor$15,625to demolishahomeat8OakwoodAvenuethatwaspurchasedbytheTown lastfall.

TownManagerCarolHouck,duringtheTuesday,May14,councilmeeting,toldcouncilthehomewas purchasedwiththeintentofmovingor demolishingittomakeroomforadditionalparking. Afterdemolition,the lotwillbeusedtoaddabout24more parkingspaces.TheTownalsohas17 parkingspacesatthe32WestAvenue lot,29atthe33WestAvenuelot,24at 6OakwoodAvenue,20alongthe32 WestAvenueparkperimeterandabout 20attheinternalgrasslot.

Fundsfordemolitionareavailable fromAmericanRescuePlanActfunding,andthebidpriceincludessilt fencing,topsoilandseeding.Customerswhogavethecompanyreferenceswere“veryhighlysatisfied,”

Houcksaid.

TheTownreceivedfourbids,rangingfrom$17,400to$28,520,withthe WalkerConstructionbidbeingthe lowest.

ReplyingtoaquestionfromCouncilmanDonWalsh,Houcksaidthe costcouldchangeifsomethinggoes wrong,suchasfindingaburiedtank thatwasn’tpreviouslydetected.

CouncilmanStephenCobbasked whetherthehousehasabasement,and Houcksaiditdoesnot.Heaskedhow longdemolitionwilltake,andsheestimatedoneday.

MayorJohnReddingtonasked whetherdemolitionwillbedonebefore theTowncelebratesits135thanniversaryonSaturday,June15,andHouck saidshewouldchecktheschedule.He askedwhetheritwouldtakeplaceduringthecelebration,andHouckassured himitwouldn’t,saying,“Wewon’tlet thathappen.”

NoOceanViewtaxeswereusedto payfortheproperty,Reddingtonhad previouslytoldtheCoastalPoint,explainingthat$89,950wasfrom DNREC’sOutdoorRecreationParks &Trailsgrantprogram.

Townofficials“amendedthedeedin associationwiththepropertybeingrequiredtoalwaysremainanamenityassociatedwithJohnWestPark,andwe

purchasedthepropertyfor$400,000. WeusedaBondBillgrantof$89,950 andanORPTgrantof$89,950,plus $225,100ofARPAgrantfundingto purchasetheproperty,”themayorsaid, referringtotheAmericanRescuePlan Act.

AttheJanuarytowncouncilmeeting,Houckhadpresenteddetailsin writingtothecouncilexplainingthat shehadapproachedthecouncilwith theideaofbuyingthehometohave spacetoexpandtheexistingparking lotat6OakwoodAvenue.Council membersconsideredotherusesforthe propertyandaskedHoucktoobtain inputfromaDelawarerecreationmanagerfamiliarwiththedevelopmentof parksandtrails.

ShesaidshemetwithaDNREC parkresourcemanagerandlearnedthe OutdoorRecreationParks&Trails fundingof$89,950awardedtothe Townforthepurchaseis“eligiblefor parklandacquisitionsthatsupport outdoorrecreation,socreatinganew parkinglotwouldbeallowed.”

Themayoralsosaidcouncilmembershadconsideredhavingthehouse savedandremovedfromthelot,but thecompanytownofficialsconferred withsaiditwasanoldstructureand wouldprobablyfallapartifitwas moved.

IRvolleyballplayerspitchideaforcourt

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

MembersoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’volleyballteam,ontheeveof theirappearanceinthestatetournament, enteredadifferentarenaintheirquestfor asandvolleyballcourtinalocalpark.

Severalmembersoftheteam,aswell ascurrentandformercoaches,attended theMillvilleTownCouncilmeetingon Tuesday,April14.Speakingfortheteam, IRHSsophomoreBruceSarafasaidhe feelsEvansParkwouldbe“theperfect spot”forabeachvolleyballcourt.

“Wedon’thaveanywheretoplayvolleyball,”saidSarafa,addingthathehopes toplaybeachvolleyballwhenhegets older.

“WiththeexpansionofEvansPark,

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“Theytalktothemabouttheside effectsofusingthesesubstances,” Bradshawsaid.“Vapingisbadforyou andalsosomethingyoushouldknow about.Youshouldknowwhat’sinthe vape,especiallyforourfifth-graders. Wesay,‘Youaregoingtomiddle schoolnextyear,andyouaregoingto comeacrossthesesubstance,andyou

andthegrowingprojects,Iknowtheintentionswiththepark,”hesaid,referring torecentlandacquisitionstoexpandthe park’sfootprintandpreliminaryplansfor thepark’sdevelopment.

Sarafasaidhewouldlovetoseethe volleyballcourtaddedbecausethesport “promotesphysicalactivity,itpromotes socialinteraction,anditjustuniteseverybody.”

MillvilleMayorRonaldBelinkorespondedtoSarafa’srequestbystatingthat thepark“isinitsbeginningstages”and thatdevelopmentwillbedone“alittleata time.”

BelinkoaddedthattheTownplansto retainagoodbitoftheparkpropertyas openspace,toallowforconcertssuchas theoneheldlastWednesdayevening,as wellaspotentialspaceforfuturebuildings

aregoingtohavetomakesometough choices.’Theyaskaboutthesideeffectsofdrugs,andtheysay,‘Iplay sports.Howwillthisaffectme?’”he said.

Bradshawsaidarecentincreasein overdosesinSussexCountyinpeople usingamixtureofheroin,fentanyland atranquilizerwasn’tdiscussedwiththe students,andtheyaren’tshownphotographsofindividualswhohaveoverdosed.

“Wedon’tdoanythinglikethat.

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theTownmightneedasitgrows.

“Itsoundslikeagoodplan,”Belinko said,“butbythetimeitgetstothatstage, you’llbegraduated…beinghonestabout howlongittakes.”

“Also,wetakealookatwhatthetotal residentswouldliketohaveinthere.We won’tcountanythinginoroutatthis point,”Belinkosaid.“It’snicetohearthat wehavethatinthecommunity,”hesaidof theteam’sefforts.

DeputyMayorSharonBrienzaencouragedSarafato“keepyoureyeout”for futurediscussionsofparkdevelopmentby checkingtowncouncilagendas.“When youseethatonanagenda,justcomeback andmentionthevolleyballagain.”

CouncilTreasurerJosephParent,who saidheplayedinbeachvolleyballleagues asanadultonLongIsland,toldthegroup,

TheDEAshowspicturesofwhatsome ofthedrugslooklike.Theydothe wholepresentation,”hesaid.“Ijustset itup.Theydoshowwhatthepackaginglookslike,whattobeonthelookoutfor,picturesofmarijuana,vaping, cigarettes.Itiseffectiveforalotof kids.Theyaskgoodquestions,and theysay,‘Ididn’trealizetheeffectsit has.’”

McCartneysaidheandEiseman talkedtoabout100studentsthisweek.

“I’dliketocommendyoursuggestion,and Ithinkitwouldbeagreatadditiontothe park.”

BelinkotoldSarafato“keepintouch” withTownManagerEileenScerra,inresponsetoSarafa’srequesttomakeamore detailedpresentationtothecouncil,about “whenwouldbethepropertime”todoso.

“Ireallyappreciateyourinitiative,”said Belinko,whospentmuchofhis46years ineducationasacoachandathleticscoordinatorinMaryland.“Weliketosee youngpeopleinvolved,”hesaid.

Belinkoacknowledgedtheteam’s coach,MikeMarkovich,whoaccompaniedtheteammemberstothemeeting. FormerIRvolleyballcoachJimBarnes

ward,theycanmakegooddecisions andtheycanlearnabouttheimpactof whatsubstancescandotoyourbrain andyourbody,”McCartneysaid.

“Wewantkidstounderstandsubstance-abusedisorders.Iftheyhave lovedonestheyareconcernedabout, weencouragekidstotalktotheschool counselorandtoknowitisadisease. There isnothingtobeashamedof,”he said.

HeandEisemantalkedaboutalcohol,tobacco,vapingandcigarettes.

“Thisisthefourthorfifthtime we’vebeenbacktothiselementary school,”McCartneysaid.“Wehavea longstandingrelationshipwiththem. It’satwo-and-half-hourdrivefrom PhiladelphiatoOceanView,butwereallyenjoytheschoolandtheparticipationwiththestudents.

“Mypersonalbeliefis,fourth-and fifth-graders,thatisthekeyagesto starttheconversationaboutsubstance abuseandwhatitcandotoyourbody —givingkidsgoodinformationand factualinformationso,movingfor-

“Thenwewentalittlebitfurtherto givethemanideaaboutfentanyl,”he said.

Heexplainedtherearefakepills thataremadetolooklikeprescription medicationbuttheycontainfentanyl. Childrenwerewarnednevertotakea pillsomebodygivesthemortobuya prescriptiononline—onlyfromadoctor.

“It’salottocoverwiththem,butwe broadlycoveritandgetthemthinking,”hesaid.

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DonderoelectedmayorinSouthBethany

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Edith“Edie”DonderooftheCat HillcommunityinSouthBethanyhas beenelectedmayorofthetown.She wonbyjustover50votes,bestingcurrentMayorProTemTimothyShaw inthecontest.

Donderoreceived284votes,and Shawreceived233votesasverifiedby theTown’sBoardofElections.Both candidateshadroughly150absentee ballots,sothedifferencewasinthe in-personvoterturnoutattownhall

onSaturdayafternoon,May11.Donderoearned128 votersatthepolls, toShaw’s86inpersonvotes.

Allthreeincumbenttown councilmembers werere-elected,as neitherofthetwo challengersgarneredenoughvotestobeatthem. RobertBiciocchireceived326votes, RandyBartholomew(whopresently servesastreasurer)earned323votes,

andRobertShieldsreceived308votes.

ChallengersSteveGallagherand RobTaishoffreceived235votesand 127votes,respectively.

Votingparticipationwaslowatthis Mother’sDay-weekendelection,and somecandidatessaidthepollingdate changefromMemorialDayweekend mayhaveimpactedturnout.

“Wehad300votersinthelastelection,sothisison-tracktowhatwesee inamayoralcontesthereinSouth Bethany,”saidDonderobeforethe pollsclosedonSaturday.

Donderohasservedinvariousca-

pacitiesonthetowncouncil,includingascouncilsecretaryandpublicliaison.

“Iamchairofthecoastalresiliency committee,todealwiththeflooding issuesintown,andweneedtobecome moreadaptabletotherisingsealevels hereandtheimpactofmorefrequent stormeventsandcoastalfloods.So thatismy‘A-No.1’priority.”

DonderoalsoinitiatedtheCoffee withCouncilcoffeemeetingsattown halltocreatemoredialoguewithresidents.

Saxtonrecognizedforhisleadershipasmayor

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyTownCouncil metonFriday,May10,totakestockof itscurrentbudgetpositionandthank outgoingMayorTimSaxtonforhis pastsixyearsofserviceinleadingthe Townthroughthepandemicandinto prosperity.

KarenMcGrath,theDelawareregionaldirectorforU.S.Sen.Tom Carper(D-Del.),presentedaletterSaxtonwiththesenator’sappreciation.In theletter,Carperexpressedhisgratitude forSaxton’sworkasmayorofSouth BethanyandpresidentoftheAssociationofCoastalTown(ACT).

“Yourdedicationtopublicservice haskeptourbeachesinpristineconditionforourtouristsandourresidents,” hewrote.“Yourlegacywillinspirefuture generations.Thankyouformakinga differenceintheSouthBethanycommunityandintheFirstState,”noted Carper.

“Iamproudtohavebeenassociated

withthesetowncouncilsovertheyears,” saidSaxton.“Iamgoingoutasmayor.I didalotofthiswork.Iamproudofit.I am proudofthepeoplewhohave workedwithme.”

Saxtonsaid,“Ithasbeenquitearide. Iwanttothankthetownhallstaff,publicworksandthepolicedepartment. Nothingwouldgetdonewithoutthem,” headded.

“Oversixyears,Iviewedthisrole withtheinterestsofthetowncoming first.Everyareaofthetownreceivedmy attention,andIwasalwaysworriedthat nobodywasleftout,”hesaid.“Wehad torebuildourpolicedepartment.Thank you,Chief[Jason]Lovins,forbuilding a highlyprofessionalandwell-trained policedepartment.”

“Allofthechallengesrequiredduring thepandemic”placedburdensontown hallstaff,headded.“Thankyouto MaureenHartmanforkeepingthe townrunningsmoothlyduringallof thosetwochallengingyears.Youreffort wasextraordinary.”

“Overthesixyears,Iamproudto

havedevelopedpositiverelationships withotheragencies,likeDNREC,DelDOT,theArmyCorpsofEngineers andtheotherelectedofficials,aswellas the AssociationofCoastalTownsmayors.Ihopewecangofurtherwiththese relationships.”

ParadiseBeachhistoricalplaques

CathyPeck,presidentoftheSouth BethanyHistoricalSociety,madeabrief presentationtothecouncilonproposed historicalmarkersthatwouldbeplaced

attheintersectionofYorkRoadand Route1.

“Storyboardswillgoatthecornerof YorkRoadandRoute1.ThestoryboardsarefocusedontheareaofParadise Shores,behindYorkBeach,andthe developmentofthatarea,”sheexplained.“Ourstoryboardswillbe2feet wideby3feetlong.TheywillhaveUVrayprotections.Weareworkingwith VividDesignandSouthDelaware Signs,whowillproducethesigns,”she

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“Theywillbeontreatedwood pedestalsandmatchothersignsinthe town.Theboardwillfeature:‘Lifein SouthBethanythroughouttheyears.’ Theothersignageis‘SouthBethanyin the21stCentury.’”

TownCouncilMemberBobBiciocchisaid,“It’simportanttoremember ourculture,andnotallcoastaltownsare thesame.”

Hequotedanadage,“‘Whoweareis infactrelatedtowhowewere.’We shouldtellthehistoryofthetownlestit beforgotten.”Thecouncilapprovedthe historicalmarkers.

Defenseofneutralbudgets

Themayorusedhisplatformtodefendagainstcandidatecampaignsthat suggestedthatthecost-neutraltown budgetshadnotpreparedSouth Bethanyforafutureofcapitalexpenses.

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Askedhowtheracewasprogressing, shesaid,“Wewillseeverysoon.”

HudsontookthemorningofelectiondaytoworkthepollsatIRHS.He saidheknewthatteacherswereveryinterestedintheboardofeducationelec-

“Itishardtosummarizewhathas happenedover15yearswiththetown financials.ButourtownmanagerandI havetriedtopullthisinformationtogether.Recently,informationaboutour townhasbeensharedpublicly,”which was criticalofthesebudgets,hesaid.

“IcontactedSen.Carper’sofficeto askforfundingonaresiliencyconcern, andhethencreatedalettertotheArmy CorpsofEngineers,toseekassistance,” saidSaxtonofhispushforfederaldollarsforbeachreplenishmentandtoaddresslocalflooding.

“Ifeelcompelledtoaddressthetown councilandaddressthepublicmisstatementsandmischaracterizationsmadein thepublicdomain.Since2010,there havebeenfivemayorsand14town council members.Iwillnotcriticizeany mayorsortowncouncils,asIbelieve theydidthebesttheycouldforthe town,”hesaid.

“Thisyear’sbudgetoutcomeiseven morefantasticthanprioryears.”

“In2010,whenIarrived,theTown wasinadifficultfinancialposition.

tionandhopedhisfamilyconnectionto theschoolsystemmighthelpinhis race.HeacknowledgedthatpollingactivitywasmorebriskattheMillville communitycenterlocation,whichultimatelysaw564votestothehigh school’s259votes.

AttheMillvillepark,West-Werner handed outcolorfulbusinesscardsthat

Therewastalkaboutfurloughsforour employees,”hesaid,“anditneverhappened,”duetotheproactiverestraint. “Thisisourstartingpoint,andatthat point,wehad$1.2millioninreserves.”

“Reservesarenowover$4million,” henoted.“Thisisa400percentincrease.Wecanhavemoneyforresiliencyandothermajorprojects,” becauseofthesavings.

“Feeswerenotraisedby500percent, aswaswronglystatedinthepublicdomain,”saidthemayoraboutacandidate statementmadebycandidateScottGallagherduringtherecentelectioncycle.

“This[budget]reviewwascarried outtomakesureweareinalignment withourneighboringcommunities.The largeincreaseinbuildingpermitsisthat in FY2010wewerecomingoutofthe 2008housingcrisisandcrash.Mostof ourhomesarenowintheseven-figure area,andinthosedays,theSouth Bethanyhomevalueswereinthelower six-figurerange.”

“Thetotaldollarincome”rompermitsandfees,”hesaid,“hasrisen600

focusedonher“BacktoBasics”campaigntheme.Herplatformincluded:focusingonreading,writingandmath; keepingpoliticsoutoftheschools;settinganexampleforfuturecitizen-leaderswithleadershipatalllevels; providingstrong,effectivesafetyand discipline;givingteacherssupportinthe classroom;andencouragingparentin-

percent,tobefair.Thisisduetotheincreaseinpropertyvalues,”heclarified.

“Thereareonlytwooccasionswhen theTownhasgoneintoreservestobalanceourbudget,andeachtime,itwas about $25,000.Wealsomadenotice thatataxincreasemayhavetobelevied ifthetrendcontinued,”hesaid.

“ForFiscalYear2025,therewillbe noneedtotouchtheinterestonthereserveinvestments.Wewillmakewell over$300,000insurplus,”saidthe mayoroftheforecastfornextyear.

TheManagementReserve,calledthe ARM,isinplacetofundlargercapital projectswithouttouchingtheoperating budget.TheARMhasbeenextremely effectiveoverthe15-yearperiodand met thegoalofreducingpropertytax increases,Saxtonexplained.

Thecouncilhasfundedmanycapital projects,includingSouthBethanyroad maintenancework.

“Wehaveimprovedthebeach crossovers,increasedroadsafetyinCat

volvementatalllevels.

“NowthatIhavecelebrated,Iwant tothankeveryonesomuchfortheir supportandhardworkinthiselection,” saidWest-WernerlateonTuesday,May 14.“Ourmessagingwasthekeytomy success,andthatwasthefeedbackthatI gotfromvoters.Andnow,IamtheDistrict4representative.”

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DPHrecognizesMayasLymeDiseasemonth

Aswarmerweatherbringspeople outdoorsandpotentiallyincontactwith ticks,theDelawareDivisionofPublic Health(DPH)isrecognizingLyme DiseaseAwarenessMonththisMay.

AccordingtoDPH’sOfficeofInfectiousDiseaseEpidemiology,Lymediseaseisthemostcommontick-borne diseaseinDelaware,withmorethan 300casesreportedeachyear.

Lymediseaseisspreadbythebiteof aninfectedblackleggedtick(also knownasadeertick).Thetickmustremainattachedfor24hoursormoreto spreadthebacteria.Insomecases,arash resemblingabullseyewillappearnear thesiteofthebite.Ifanexpandingrash withadiameterofmorethan2inches appearsorflu-likesymptomsoccurover a30-dayperiodfollowingatickbite,individualsshouldcontacttheirhealth careproviderimmediately.

“Becauseticksarefoundoutdoorsin mostareasofDelaware,LymeDisease AwarenessMonthisanopportunityfor DPHtoeducateDelawareansaboutthe

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Hill,andbringinginoutsidevendorsto handlethecanalalgaebloom.”

“AstudywasconductedwithWoods Holetolookatourcanals.”

Improvementstotownhallwerealso citedasasmallsampleofwhathasbeen done.

“Theneededrenovationoftownhall wasdonewithTown’sshareoffederal infrastructuremoney.Tosaythat14 towncouncilsignoredinfrastructureisa total mischaracterization.”

“TheTownisnotinahugefinancial hole,”saidthemayor.

“Taxincreaseswouldnothavesolved thefundingforthefutureexpenditures identifiedinthelong-rangeplans.The Towndoesnothavethetaxbasetofully fundthetotalprojectsidentified.We maypossiblyhavetoseekadditional costssharesorfloatabondforaspecific project.”

“OurreserveshasputtheTownina goodstartingplacetofundtheseprojects, andwewilllocatethiscostsharing.”

“Yearlysurpluseshaveoccurred throughoutouryearsofservice,andit wouldbedifficulttojustifyataxincrease.Thetowncouncilapprovedthe long-rangeplaninAprilandletthe propertyownersknowhowanynewtax increasewouldbespent,”hesaid.

“Thetownchartersaysmytimeis up,”heconcluded.

Saxtonthentearedupabitandagain thankedSouthBethanystaffmembers.

“Wealwayshadastrategyonhowto workwithoutsidevendorsorthrough our townissues.”

Lovinsthankedthemayorforhis serviceandhismentorship.

importanceoftickbiteprevention,”said DPHDirectorStevenBlessing.“By takingsimpleprecautions,individuals canprotectthemselvesandtheirfamilieswhileenjoyingtheoutdoors.”

DPHofficialsadvisedthosewho findatickonthemselvesorafriendor familymembertomakesuretouse tweezerstograbthetickasclosetothe skin’ssurfaceaspossibleandpullupward.Neverusefolkloreremedies,such as“painting”thetickwithnailpolishor petroleumjelly,orusingheattomake the tickdetachfromtheskin.Thegoal istoremovethetickasquicklyaspossible.

Toavoidtickbites:

•Avoidwoodedorbrushyareaswith highgrassandleaflitter.

•Sticktothecenteroftrails.

•Treatclothingwithproductscon-

taining0.5percentpermethrinoruse EnvironmentalProtection•Agency (EPA)-registeredinsectrepellentscontainingproductssuchasdiethyltoluamide(DEET).Alwaysfollowlabel instructions.

•Performtickchecksonyourself, childrenandpetsafterbeingoutdoors.

•Showerwithintwohoursofcomingindoorsandtumble-dryclothesina dryeronhighheatfor10minutestokill ticks.

•Keeppetsuptodateontick-preventionproducts.

Topracticeticksafetyathome:

•Createa“Tick-SafeZone”through landscaping.

•Placea3-foot-widebarrierofwood chipsorgravelbetweenlawnsand woodedareas,andaroundpatiosand playequipment.

•Maintaina9-foot-widebarrierbetweenthewoodchipsandhigh-use areas.

•Removeleaflitterandinvasive plants,suchasmultiflorarose,Japanese honeysuckle,JapanesebarberryorOrientalbittersweet.

•Keepgrassshortinhigh-useareas andkeepleavesraked.

•Keepyouryardfreeoftrashand debris.Thisdiscouragesrodents,which ticksfeedon.

FormoreinformationaboutLyme diseaseandtipsforpreventingtickborneillnesses,visittheDPHLyme diseasewebpage athttps://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ dph/epi/lyme.htmlandDelaware’s LymeDiseaseEducationOversight Board’swebpageathttps://www.lymediseaseeducation.org/.

OceanViewpolice,AGworkingonCART

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheOceanViewPoliceDepartment,inconjunctionwiththe DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice andareaagencies,areformingaChild AbductionResponseTeam,with trainingplannedforthisfall.

“Wearegoingtorefertoitas ‘CART.’Wehavetogetitstructured firstandseewhoisgoingtobeinvolved,whothecoordinatorsare goingtobe,”OceanViewPoliceDetectiveNicholasHarringtontoldthe CoastalPointthisweek.

“TheFBIhasasimilarorganization,butit’sregional.Theycallitthe

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havetheVFWandoneortwoother things,”hesaid.

Amongthemwillbearockwalland obstaclecourseforchildren,freecotton candy,BoyScoutssellinghotdogsand hamburgers,andtheHistoricVillageat OceanViewopentoguests.

Policereport

OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth

ChildAbductionResponseDivision, orCARD. TheFBIwillhelpgetus setup.Theyareanothervaluableresource.That’stheprimarythingwith CART—knowingallofyourresourcesandwhotocontactwhenthis happens,”hesaid.

Duringthepreliminarymeetingat theOceanViewPoliceDepartment lastweek,itwasdeterminedthat OceanViewpolicewouldpartner withagenciesinFenwickIsland, SouthBethany,DeweyBeach,RehobothBeachandLewes,andwith thestatepoliceandattorneygeneral’s office.

“Wewanttobepreparedwhenit actuallyhappens,”Harringtonsaid.

McLaughlin,whilepresentinghis monthlyreport,saidvolunteerslogged 237hoursofserviceinApril.

HesaidthatduringarecentDrug TakeBackevent,549poundsofunused, unwantedprescriptiondrugswere turnedin.Thedrugswillbeturnedover theDrugEnforcementAdministration inPhiladelphia.

“Itisagreatwaytokeepthosedrugs offthestreetandoutoftheenvironment,”McLaughlinsaid.

HetoldthecouncilthatthefirstPoliceAccountabilityCommitteemeeting

“It’soneofthoseverylow-frequency, high-stressevents,sowewouldrather bepreparedandneverhaveithappen, vs.havingithappenandnotbeing preparedorknowingourresources. It’sbettertobepreparedintheevent ofachildabduction,”hesaid,adding thatnoabductionorsimilareventin theareaoccurredtomakepolicewant toformCART.

“Itisoneofthosethings,thankfully,weneverneeded,oratleastwe haven’tinrecentyears.Butinthe eventitdoeshappen,wecanhandleit thebestwaypossible,”hesaid.

“Ifthereisamissingchild,weare goingtolookuntilwefindthem.We willuseallourresources.CARTcould

“wentverywell”andthatthecommittee,knownasPAC,isthefirstinSussex Countyandthirdinthestate.

CouncilmanStephenCobbasked whytherewerefewerpolicecheckson businessesandresidencesinAprilthan inpre viousmonths,andMcLaughlin saidbusinesschecksarenotdoneevery weekandtherearefewercheckson residencesbecausealotofproperty ownerswhodon’tliveinOceanView fulltimearereturningtotownnow thatthesummerseasoniscloseto starting.

alsohelpwithkidswhogetseparated fromtheirparentsatthebeach.Every caseiscircumstantial.Whatarethe circumstances?Washelostinthe water?Arethereanymentalhealth concerns?Anyspecialneeds?CART isaresource,andtherearealotofdifferentresourcesencompassedwithin it.It’slikeaone-stopshopforalotof differentresourceswecanpullfrom. Thatistheprimaryfunction,”Harringtonsaid.

Thenextmeetingwillbeinthe fall,andCARTisexpectedtobeoperationalbythespringof2025,with theinvolvementofvolunteergroups, rescueorganizationsandvolunteerK9units.

“Astheycomeback,thosehomesare comingoffthelist.Alotofitisbusinessesareclosedthistimeofyear,” McLaughlinsaid.

MillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyreport

Reddington,whilereadingtheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyreport, saidtherewere224callsinApril,of which184wereEMScalls. ForOceanView,therewere21calls inApril,comparedto42lastyear.

DecisionDayfocusesonnextstepforstudents

College-bound, career-focusedand militarycommitments allhonoredatIR

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

ThesecondannualIndianRiver HighSchoolDecisionDaywascelebratedattheschoolthisweek,withcollegeandcareercounselorshonoringthe futurepathofsoon-to-begraduates— whethercollege-bound,career-focused orcommittedtomilitaryservice.

Sgt.LoganFaustwelcomedseveral newmilitarycommits.Hesaidheenjoyedbeingapartofthesigningceremony.

“This isoneofmyfavoritedaysof theyear,”saidGregHockman,college andcareercounseloratIRHS.“Signing daysusedtobereservedfortheathletes, butwewantedtoexpandthisprogram toeveryone.Whetherit’scollege,career ormilitary,yourpathwaymattershere.”

DavidMaull,IRSDspokesperson andpublicrelationsspecialist,added, “Ouracademicprogramsandourcollege-admittedstudentsreallydodeserve thisrecognition,too.Itisafundayfor ourdistrictandourstudents.”

HockmansaidthattheUniversityof Delawareisbyfarthemostprevalent destinationfortheschool’scollegeboundstudents.

“However,wehaveagoodnumberof ourkidsgoingtoDel-TechandaccessingtheSEEDscholarshipprogram, whichmakessenseandprovidesfundingforschool.WehavemultipleadmissionstoPennState,WestVirginiaand Elon.Wehaveastudentheadingto ClemsonandanothertoPurdue.We haveoneheadingallthewaytoCalifor-

nia tostudyatCaliforniaPolytechnic.” LaylahCrippen,anIRHShonor-roll student,wasthefirsttotakethechairat thesigningtable.Sheisheadingto DelawareStateUniversity,whichis Hockman’sownalmamater,andhe proudlyworehis“Hornets”jerseyforthe occasionashestoodbehindCrippen.

IRHSisslatedtohostitsscholarshipsandawardsnightonWednesday, May15,andSussexCentralHigh SchoolwillhaveadaytimeawardsprogramonFriday,May17.

SoDellookingatMillsboroforbrewery

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OfficialsatSoDelConcepts’BrewingDivisionare“earnestlylookingat Millsborotoopenathirdlocation,” NeliaDolan,vicepresidentofthatdivision,toldtheCoastalPointlastweek.

SoDelalsoownsOceanViewBrewery inOceanViewandThompsonIsland BrewingCompanyinRehobothBeach.

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alsostoodandtoldthecouncilhewanted tocomeandsupportSarafa.

expand,”Nolansaid,addingthatthedivisionhasbeenlookingforalocationin the area.Shesaidthereis“nothingon thebooksyet,butthatisourplan.”

“Itwilleitherbeabreweryorataphouse.We’renotthatsureyetwhich waywewouldgo.Forataphouse,we wouldbringbeerinfromtheoutside. Withabrewery,wewouldmakeour beerrightthereonthepremises.It wouldstillbeourbeer,”shesaidofthe possibilityofataphouse.

Themenuwouldbesimilartowhat theotherSoDelbreweriesoffer,Nolan said.

“It’saveryaccessibleandsomething foreverybodyonthemenu,withsandwichesandappetizers.It’smorecasual thanourotherrestaurants.It’san Americancuisine,butwe’renotafraid ofhavingsomeethnicfoodonthere, too,”shesaid,addingthatalineofsoft drinksisavailableforthosewhodon’t drinkalcoholicbeverages.

“Thereisnothinginwritingyet,but wearelookingforacoupleofplaceson thehighway,on113northboundand alsoontheothersideofthehighway. Nothingiscertainyet,butIwouldlove for ittobewithinthenexttwoyears. Oneyearwouldbegreat,”shesaid. Nolansaiditisn’tlikelyanewbrewerywilloccupytheformerGeorgia Houserestaurantlocationindowntown Millsboro,whichclosedseveralyears ago.

“It’sjustasportthatpeoplecancome outandhavealotoffun,”Barnessaid.

CommendingSarafa’sefforts,Barnes

“Wedidn’ttellhimtodothis.I’vejust seenvolleyballchangekids’lives,”Barnes said,addingthattwooftheteammembersinattendanceTuesdayhadparticipatedinaworldchampionshipin Thailand.

acknowledged,“It’sanuphillbattlesometimes,andIwishyouthebestofluck.”

Barnesthenquestionedthecouncil aboutwhetherthereisactuallyaspaceat theparkthatwouldbeafeasiblespotfora sandcourt,andheaskedwhethera portablevolleyballsetupthatcouldbeput upwhenteamswereplayingandthen takendownwouldbeapossibility.

Thecurrentopenspaceattheparkis necessarytomaintainforconcerts,Belinkosaid.

“Weownthelandallthewayto [Route]26.Butwehavetokeepinmind inthefuture,arewegoingtoneedsome buildingsthereasthetowngrows?”he said.

“Theparkisreallyinitsinfancy…as farasoverallplanning,”Belinkosaid. Asfarasaportablenet,Code& BuildingOfficialEricEvanssaidthere wouldbeconcernsabouthittingthepark sprinklersystemandotherutilitieswith spikesholdingtheequipmentsteady. Belinkosaidtherewouldalsobean issuewithfrequentplaywearingoutspots intheopenarea,whichcouldbecomea hazard.Hesaidtheareaacrossfromthe park,whichiscurrentlyafarmfield,is “notconducivetovolleyballplaying.”

Afterhispresentation,Sarafasaidhe hopesthecouncilwillkeephisrequestin mind.Healsosaidhehasbeguntoreach outtoofficialsinBethanyBeachregardingholdingafundraisingeventtohelp theTownrepairitsbeachvolleyballsetup. “Wejustwanttogivebacktothecommunity,”hesaid.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilapprovedbyavoteof4-0arequestby Scerratooffertownemployeestheopportunitytojoinastatepensionsetupfor employeesofcountiesandmunicipalities inDelaware.(CouncilMemberRobert Wisgirdawasabsentfromthemeeting becausehewasworkingattheIndian RiverSchoolBoardpollingplaceinthe MillvilleCommunityCenteronTuesday.)

Thecouncilalsoapproved,again4-0, thehiringofTrishaMarculesasareceptionistattownhall.Marculescomesto MillvillefromPennsylvaniaandstartsher newpositiononJune10.

Clarification

Themeet-the-candidatesforumfor MillsboroTownCouncilcandidates BobMcKeeandMaryD’Silva,atthe GreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerceonMay30,isforChamber membersonly.Theeventisnotopento thepublic.

Fenwickplacesanemphasisonpollinators

Above,pollinatorplantsinraisedboxeswillsoonfeaturebloomstobenefitbees,birdsandbutterflies.Abenchinvitesvisitors tositandenjoythequietspaceatthenorthendofBuntingAvenue.Topright,homesforbirdsandbeeswerebuiltbyMike Schuchman,husbandofformerTownManagerPatSchuchman,forthepollinatorgarden

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

SusanBrennanandColleenWilsonweren’talwaysassavvyabout swallowtailsastheyarenow.

Thetwowomenrecalledatime whentheyplantedparsleyintheir gardensandweredismayedwhen swallowtailcaterpillars—notableby theirvibrantyellow-and-whitestripes —munchedontheplants.

Littledidtheyknowthenthat somedaythey’dbeplantingparsleyin hopesofattractingDelaware’sstate butterfly—thetigerswallowtail—in whatwasonceanovergrownlotatthe northendofFenwickIsland.

Wilson,whochairsthetown’sEnvironmentalCommittee,andBrennan, whochairsitsComprehensivePlanningCommissionandisamemberof theEnvironmentalCommittee,joined forcesalmosttwoyearsagotobegin workonwhatwouldbecomeFenwick Island’snewPollinatorPark.

Coincidentally,Brennansaid,that wasaboutthesametimethemonarch butterflywasplacedontheendangeredspecieslistbytheInternational UnionforConservationofNature.

AtanEnvironmentalCommittee meeting,“Weweretalkingaboutthe factthattheTownofFenwickIsland ownedit,”Wilsonsaid,referringto thesmalllotatthecornerofBunting AvenueandLewesStreet.“It’salways justbeenanovergrownlot,”justsouth

ofFenwickIslandStatePark,shesaid.

Sothecommitteeputtogethera budgetwiththehelpofthen-town managerPatSchuchman,presentedit tothetowncouncil,anditwasapprovedandfunded.

Thenextstepwasclearingthe overgrowthonthelot.Thecommittee hiredTrippColonell,ownerof BrotherNatureLandscaping,forthe job.Thenafencewasselected—a sleek,understatedblackmetalstyle wontheapprovaloftownofficials,as wellasneighbors,whomthecommitteeconsulted,Wilsonsaid,“because they’retheoneswhoaregoingtobe lookingatit.”

Asplansweredrawnupforthe garden,Wilson’shusband,Paul,volunteered“outofthekindnessofhis heartandbecausehe’samazing,”accordingtoBrennan,tobuildseven raisedboxesfortheplants.Healso builtabench,nowplacedinthemiddleofthegarden,forwhichheused pilingsleftoverfromanearbyhome’s construction.

Birdhousesandbeehouses throughoutthegarden,builtby Schuchman’shusband,Mike,add splashesofcolorrightnowasthe plantsintheboxespreparefortheir summershow.

PlantsinthegardencamefromInlandBaysGardenCenter,theAssateagueCoastalTrust,Babikow NurseriesinBaltimore,“andtherest cameoutofouryards,”Brennansaid.

ple,shesaid,“Oneoutofeverythree bitesoffoodweeatneedstobepollinated.”

Thecommitteememberssaidthey hopethecommunitywillembracethe PollinatorPark,andBrennanand Wilsonsaidthereareseveralwaysto getinvolved.

“We’regoingtosetup‘Weeding& WateringWednesdays’”inthepark, Brennansaid.

TheBarefootGardenersgardenclub contributedfinanciallytothepurchase ofalltheherbsinthegarden.

Thecommitteehassoughttoincludeasmanynativeplantsaspossible,andBrennansaid90percentof theplantsinthegardenarenativeto theregion.

Brennan’shusbandcontributedthe cistern,locatedatthebackofthegarden,whichwillbefilledasneededby thetownmaintenancestaff.Wilson’s husbandbuiltalast-minutehose stand,shesaid,becausehe“didn’tlike thehoselayingontheground.”

Otherfinancialcontributionswere receivedtowardthecostofmaterials.

Soon,thecommitteehopesthe gardenwillbebuzzingwithbirds, beesandbutterflies,aswellaswith humanvisitors.

“We’vehadalotofpeoplestopby,” someunsure,Wilsonsaid,“ifit’sa privategardenorapark.Wesay, ‘Comeonin—itbelongstoyou!’”she said.

Eventually,thecommitteewilladd signsinthegarden,identifyingthe plantsandprovidinginformation abouttheimportanceofpollinators.

“Pesticidesarekillingoffalotof thepollinators,”Wilsonsaid,towhich Brennanadded,“Notjustthat—the monarchshavedeclinedsomuchbecausetheydon’thavetheirhabitat.”

Brennansaidthethisdeclinein pollinatorsimpactshumansinways theymightnotbeawareof.Forexam-

Already,thecommitteehasheard fromonehighschoolstudentwhohas offeredtohelpinthegardenasaway tofulfillcommunityservicetimerequiredbytheirschool.

“Wewouldhappilyentertainother” offersofhelpfromstudents,Brennan said.

APollinatorParkFundhasalso beenestablishedforthosewhowould liketocontributefinancially.Communitymemberscanchoosetocontributetothegeneralparkfundor sponsorplantmaterialsinoneofthe beds.Contributionsshouldbemade throughFenwickIslandTownHall.

Residentscanalsodonateplants fromtheirowngardens.Thelistof plantsisonthePollinatorParkflyer ontheTownwebsite,atwww.fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

BrennanandWilsonalsoencouragedanyoneinterestedinthepark andotherprojectstojointheEnvironmentalCommittee.

Bothwomensaidtheyarethrilled withhowthegardenhascometogethersofar.

“Isn’titbeautiful?”Brennanasked, smilingdespitetheratherrainy,windy day.

“Whatalovelythingtoshare,” Wilsonsaidasshesatamidtheplants —afewnativetreesthatwereleft whenthelotwascleared,andthebeds ofplantsjustwaitingtohostallmannerofpollinators.

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Onemoreweekuntiltheseasonisuponus

’TwastheweekbeforeMemorialDayandallthroughthehouse... Nah,we’renotgoinganyfurtherwiththatone.Butonelookatthe calendar,oratanynumberofcommunitypoolsthatappeartobegetting preppedfortheseasonahead,andit’seasytoseethatweareaboutto enter“TheSeason.”

Certainly,thisisnotthefull-scaledramatictransformationthatit oncewas.Nolongerdothey“rollupthesidewalks”onLaborDayand “rollthembackoutagain”onMemorialDay.Itstaysprettybusyhere year-roundnow.

Trafficflowexistssomewhereinthatrangebetween“Steady” and “WhyaretheresomanycarshereinFebruary?”Atonmorerestaurants andshopsareopenallyear,andmanymoreopensporadicallythroughouttheyearinconjunctionwithfestivalsandevents.It’snolongerthat

sleepylittlesecretbytheshoreforeightmonthsayear.

Buteventhoughweseewaymoreofayear-roundpopulationthese days,thereisstillachangethatcomeswithMemorialDayweekend— anexcitingchangethatseemstobreathenewlifeintoourcommunity everyyear.

It’sthelifeguardsdoingdutyfromtheirchairs,theyoungpeoplerentingumbrellasonthebeachandthelinesforsoft-servefillingthesidewalk.Therearetheyoungfamilies,brimmingwithenthusiasmand wonderastheyexploreallthatwehavetooffer.Therearetheinternationalworkers,heretosupplementtheirwalletswhiletakinginallthey canduringthisadventure.It’sfun.

Itdoeschangequiteabitstartingnextweekend,andthat’snotabad thing.Embraceit.Youliveinaplacepeoplewanttocome.

Kyles—andHirokazusandMilicas—unite!

AreyounamedKyle?

Doyouhaveabordering-on-oddpridethatyournameis, infact,Kyle,andwishtocelebratethatdistinctionwithlikeminded,andlike-named,folks?Well,brother,doIhavethe placeforyou.

ThefinepeopleatKyle,Texas,are invitingpeopletothe“Gatheringof theKyles”onSaturday,May18.And whenIsaytheyareinviting“people,”I reallymeantheyareonlyinvitingpeoplenamedKyle.

Point of No Return

1,500Kylesansweredthecall,butweneedevenmoreKyles tobreaktherecordin2024.”

Let’sgo!

Oh,youmayscoff.Butlet’sseewhoisscoffinglastwhen amountainofKylesisbaskinginthegloryofgreatness.Sure, theycameupmorethan800Kyles shortofIvangreatnesslastyear,but let’sconsiderthetrajectorytheKyles areworkingwithhere.

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Darin J. McCann

Thecityisattemptingtobreaka GuinnessWorldRecord“forthe largestsame-name,firstnameonly gathering”atthisweekend’sevents.AlltheKyleswhoregisterwillreceiveafreeKyleFairshirt,whilesupplieslast. Thereisnocosttoparticipate,sayorganizers,butyoudo need...well,youneedtobenamedKyle.

AccordingtoastorybyWFAA,thatdoes,infact,needto beyourfirstname.IsyourlastnameKyle?Notgoodenough, unlessyournamehappenstobeKyleKyle,andthenyouwill probablyhavesomeissuesyou’llwanttoworkoutwithyour parentsovertheirnamingdecisions.Nordoesamiddlename work,evenifthat’swhatyouprefertogobyinlife.

Youhavetogothroughastringent“KyleVerification Process,”perthecity’swebsite.Forstarters,ithastobe spelledexactlylikethecity’snametobeconsideredeligible.

“Iterationsof‘Kyle,’suchasKyler,KyaiorKyleewillnot beaccepted,”theyexplained.

Youwillalsohavetoprovideavalidphotodriver’slicense, birthcertificateorotherlegaldocumentprovingthatyouare oneofthechosen—oneoftheKyles.

Prettyexcitingstuff,right?(Humormehere.I’mtrying.)

TheKylegatheringwillbeanattempttobreaka2017 recordinBosniaandHerzegovinathatfeatured2,325Ivans collectingtogethertoachievethekindofgreatnessthatthe poetswillwaxonandonaboutforgenerations.ItwasagloriousseaofIvansthatday,andsetintomotionaninspirationalandawe-inspiringexampleofdedicationandgood old-fashionedAmericanstick-to-it-ivenessfromthepeople ofKyletobestthatmark,nomatterhowlongittakes.

ThiswillbethefifthtimethatKylehastriedtobreakthe record,accordingtoWFAA.

“Lastyear,wewereblownawaybytheamountofKyles whoshowedupinhonoroftheirnamesake,”saidKyleFair SpecialEventsManagerClaudiaRocha,perWFAA.“Nearly

In2018,therewere34Kyleswho answeredthecall,accordingtoaGatheringoftheKylesParticipationFact Sheetissuedbythecity.In2019,amere 27Kylesshowedup,andthen,you know,apandemicandstuffwipedoutthenextfewyearsbeforetheyralliedwiththatstaggeringeffortof1,490ayear ago.

Atthisrate...let’ssee...carrythe1...dividePibythe squarerootofashoe...theyshouldexpecttolandsomewhere between6and7billionKylesthisyear,dependingonifthey canattractSouthPark’sKyleBroflovski.Tobefair,that mightnotbe100-percentaccurate.Math’snotexactlymy strongsuit.Ioncetriedtobalancemycheckbookandsomehowendedupundermybed,coveredintearsandtheremnantsof1,000Reese’sPeanutButterCupswhile... ButIdigress.

Eitherway,yougetthepoint.Momentumisontheside oftheKyles!

Youmightthinkthisseemslikeasillyrecord,anditdoes. Ittotallydoes,andittotallyis.Butsometimesfunisabout beingsilly,andcan’tweallusealittlemorefuninourlives? Ofcourse,it’salwaysmorefuntobetheonebreakingthe recordthanitisforthosewhoseetheirachievementsfall.

InOctober2022,178peoplegatheredinJapanandseta newmarkforpeoplenamed“HirokazuTanaka,”aneffortorganizedbya54-year-oldTokyomannamed...well,youcan probablyguesshisname,right?

Thatmarklastedlessthan100days,as256peoplenamed MilicaJovanovicgottogetherinBelgradetotopplethe mark.

“Whileit’sashameourrecordlastedforamere98days, I’dliketoseemorechancesforpeopletomeetandsharein thejoyofmakingunexpectednewbonds,”saidagracious HirokazuTanaka.

That’sthespirit.Plus,it’sreallyeasytorememberpeople’s namesthere,right?

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GuestColumn HB350authorizesstatecontroloflocalhospitals

ByStateRep.BryanW.Shupe R-36th

TherehasbeenmuchdebateonHB 350aftertheDelawareHouseofRepresentativespassedabillthatauthorizesa state-appointedboardtoreviewbudgets andtakemoneyfromourlocalhospitals.

Forthemoment,letusputasidethat Delaware’slegislaturepassedabudget lastyearthatcalledfora10percentincreaseinspendingwhenthestate’s BudgetOfficestateditsincomingrevenueswouldbe$700millionlessthan theyearbefore.

Letustalkaboutthefactsofthebill and howthislegislationauthorizesthe StateofDelawaretocontrolourlocal hospitals—nonprofitentitiesthatarea largeportionofDelaware’sprivatemarket:

•Thestatewillhavetheabilitytoreviewhospitalbudgets.

UnderHB350,thegovernorwillappointacommitteetoreviewthebudgets ofournonprofithospitals.Thehospitals arealreadymandatedtoplacetheir pricesonline,butnowtheStatewants

toknowtheirentirebudgetinorderto examine allrevenuesandexpenditures. Keepinmind,theDelawarelegislature approved$71.9millionfornonprofits throughtheGrants-in-Aidbillin2023 withoutreviewingthebudgets,impact oroutcomesofanyofthoseorganizations.Underthisannualexpenditure,an organizationthatemploystheprime sponsorofHB350,Speakerofthe HouseValerieLonghurst,receivedover $4million.

Thepurposeofthisreviewofour hospitalsistomakesuretheyaremeeting budgetgrowthbenchmarksthatthe statewillsetforthem,defininghow muchtheyareallowedtospend.A smallgroupofstate-appointedindividualssettingpricecontrolsontheprivate sector,supplantingtheinvisiblehandof thefreemarket,isthedefinitionofgovernmentoverreach.Thisboardhasno clueaboutthestreet-levelchallenges andopportunitiesforeachhospital, theirinvestmentneeds,ortheirfuture goals.Thereissimplynowaythestate boardcanknowtheever-evolvingneeds ofhealthcareinsideourhospitalsbetter thanthelocalhospitalsthatemploy

thousandsandservetensofthousands ofDelawareans.

•Thestatewillhavetheabilityto take“excessrevenue.”

Ifourhospitalsdonotmeetthe benchmarksthattheStatesetsforth, HB350givesauthoritytotheStateto take“excessrevenue”fromourhospitals andplaceitintotheirownstate-run fund.Nowwearepassingthepointof governmentoverreachandsettingupa pillarofasocialistformofgovernment, wheretheStatetakesincomethatcompaniesearnandredistributestherevenuewherethegovernmentseesfit. Insteadofallowingourhospitalsthe abilitytousetheirownrevenuetoinvestintheiremployees,evolvingtechnologyandexpansion,theauthorityof theState,underHB350,cantakethat revenueandplaceitintowhatisbeing calleda“communityhealthfund.”This fundwillbeusedbythegovernment, wheretheStatedeterminesthemoney willbespent.

•TheStatewillhavetheabilityto takeoverthefinancialmanagementof hospitals.

Inadditiontotakingrevenuefrom ourhospitals,ifthestatebenchmarks arenotkept,theState,underHB350,

hastheauthoritytotakeoverthefinancialmanagementofourlocalhospitals. Nowwehavegovernmentoverreach,a socialistapproachtotheeconomyand state-runhealthcare.Underthisoption, theStatewillhavetheauthorityto make decisionsforourhospitalsinstead ofourlocalemployees,whichourhospitalsystemsputinplacetomanagethe financialhealthoftheirownorganizations.

Evenmoreconcerningisthat unchecked,badpolicieslikeHB350 willcontinuetopassintheStateof DelawareaslongasasupermajorityexistsintheGeneralAssembly.The HouseMajorityshutdowndebateon theHousefloorduringthediscussionof HB350withanobscurerulethatstates thatfivememberscancallforavoteto cancelfloordebateonabill.Knowing themajorityhadthevotes,manyrepresentativesoneachsideoftheaisle,who wereeachelectedtobethevoiceofover 20,000constituents,weresilenced.A supermajoritypromotespoliticalideologyovertheneedsofthepeopleof Delaware,andwithoutabalanceof powerinthestatelegislatureandacross thethreebranchesofgovernment,extremeideologywillruletheday.

Letters

Readerweighsin onwindpower

Editor:

Ireadwithinterestareader’srecent commentsabouttheRep.Grayand Sen.HockertownhallonDelaware’s rolewithoffshorewindfarms.

Icouldnotagreemorethatsomeof thespeakersmadequestionableopinionsaboutsea-levelriseandsuspicions aboutclimatechange.Thiswasunfortunate,becausetheforumwasextremely informativeabouttherealitiesofwhatis beingproposedbyU.S.Windand DNREC’srole.Butthereadermissed whatreallywasondisplayatthismeeting WhatIexperiencedwasanearlyfull IRHSauditoriumthatwasoverwhelminglyinoppositiontotheU.S.Wind proposalonalllevels.Therewereliterallyahandfulofsupporters.Thiscrowd clearlygotthemessageDNRECwillbe incontrolofaplantorunnearlyamillionvoltsofelectricityincablesburied only3-7feetstraightdownthemiddle ofourpreciousIndianRiverBay.

Aplantoburythesecablesunderextremelypopular3R’sbeachtoadepth of 40-60feet.Thisseemslikealot,but onlyiftherearenopost-installproblems.Iguesstheplanis…nothingwill

gowrong.True,theoppositiondidnot havePowerPointswithreferences.But theydidgiveverbalreferencestothe pointstheyweremaking,andthemeetingwaspostedbyRep.Grayonhis Facebookpage.Anyonecanfact-check whatwassaid.

Iwasreallysurprisedbythehuge vocalsupportoftheoppositionspeakers.Lotsofcheeringandstrongcrowd support.Thiswasanopeninvitationto bothsides,andIexpectedamorebalancedturnout,especiallysinceofficials routinelyciteDelawariansbeing stronglyinfavorofoffshorewind.

ButIthinkthereisbiasinthatassertion,becausemanyinfavordon’tlive, havebusinessesorinvestmentsonthe coast.Ireadall933publiccommentsin theU.S.WindDEIS,andtheoppositionwasabout75percent.The25percentinsupportweremostlynon-coastal respondents.Classic“notinmyback yard”syndrome.Easytosupportaprojecttoimprovecellphonecoverage,but notifitmeansputtingacelltowerin yourfrontyard.

Apparently,thosewithskininthe gamegotawakeupcall.Understandable —it’sapropositionwe’llhavetolive withformanyyearstocome.

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Asidefrompublicopinionobservation,Ilearnedsomenewthings.Offshorewindfarmsproducesufficient poweronlyabout45percentofthe time,therestismadeupbytraditional powerplants.Windfarmsaresupposed topostdecommissioningbondspriorto installation,butapparentlytheyarepetitioningBOEMtoavoidthis.

ThisisU.S.Wind’sveryfirstoffshorewindfarm.In25years,theenvironmentwillbestressedagainby diggingupcablesandremovingturbines.Thereisnoconsensusifaviation warninglightswillalwaysbeon.Often

labeledafossil-fueladvocate,CRI’s DavidStevensonischampioningnew technology—nuclearreactorsthatuse spentfuelrods.Checkoutthemeeting video:

https://www.facebook.com/statereprongray/videos/131874740951550.

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Connorpaystribute toBaull’sservice

Editor:

IamwritingyoutoexpressmygratitudetoaformermayorofDagsboro. BrianBaullhasrecentlyretiredfromthe council.

Magic,Music&Entertainment!

D uringhistenure,manythingswere achieved,includingthestartofthe DagsboroChristmasParade,ayearly eventthathasgrowneveryyearandis enjoyedbysomanypeople.Henotonly startedtheparadebutwastheMCand didsuchagoodjobpromotingour town.

Hewasalsoinstrumentalinthestart oftheEasteregghunt,whichhas growneveryyearandisalsoenjoyedby somanyinthecommunity. Havingservedasmayorformany years,Icansaythisistime-consuming and showsyourloveforthetown.

IwanttothankBrianforallhehas donetopromoteDagsboroandhopehe willcontinuetobeinvolvedinthese eventsthathestarted.Iwishhimthe bestinthefutureendeavorsandthank himforallhe’sdonetomakeDagsboro thebestlittletowninDelaware.Best wishes.

S.BradleyConnor

Dagsboro

Morecommentary onwindproject

Editor:

mationspecsdeliveredtouscemented myoppositiontothisproject. Topolluteourhorizonwithhundredsofturbines,effectivelylowering thevalueofourlandandesthetics, wouldnodoubthurtus.Asidefrom that,theneedtocoolthewatertoprotectmarinelife,whentheyhonestly couldn’tgivespecificsontheeffectsto marinelife,wassoverytroubling.The noisefromthem,thecontinuallights, themaintenancefactors,etc.,make themanegativepresence.Thecostbenefitisessentiallynon-existentand would,infact,costusawholelotmore inelectriccostsandmaintenance. Delawarejobs—welltherealityis, onceconstructed,itwouldonlymean about100jobs(accordingtotheU.S. Windreps),andlikelybesospecialized thatwhoknowsifDelawareanswould bequalifiedtofill.Theyuseoiltoo! Attheendoftheday,thisproject wouldnotbenefitDelaware,asthe powergeneratedwouldbeforMaryland.LetU.S.Windfindawaytobring itashoreinMarylandandleave Delawarealone.

Localman inspiresreader

Editor:

Iamwritingtoyoutodaytourgeyou tocontactourlocalofficialsregarding theproposedU.S.Windproject.AsI havebeenfollowingtheplightofNew Jerseyindefeatingthisinvasionoftheir beaches,Ihavegainedplentyofinsight intotheprosandconsoftheseprojects. Nowthataplanhascometoour beacheshereinDelaware,ithasbecome ourproblem,andthereisnodoubtin mymindthatthiswould,indeed,bea problemwecouldn’treverse.

Amongothermeetings,myrecent attendanceattheIndianRiverHigh Schoolfurtherenlightenedusaboutthe routesandspecificplansofU.S.Wind to comeashoreat3R’sbeach.TheinformationouttherefromBOEMseems toskirtsomemajordetrimentaleffects ofthisproject,whilemanyotherinfor-

I’dliketorecognizeanunsunghero inourarea,whoselflesslygiveshistime andenergytokeepourroadslitter-free. HisnameisDaveRitando.Irecently wasdriving…whenIsawamanina hi-vizvest,collectinglitteralongthe road.Istoppedtothankhimandhada niceconversationwithhim.

Itappearsthathe’sbeenpickingup litteralongthisroad,andalsoonRoute 54,formanyyears.Thiswasahotday, buthewasoutthere,pickingupthelitterthathadcollectedallwinter.Hetold methathespentthreehourstheday

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beforedoingthesamething.Hemust havehadeightfulllargegarbagebagsof trashandwasliftinganoldtiretoput inthebackofhistruck.

mayorandmembersofthetowncouncil.

Lastyear,electionswerecanceledbecausenoonefiledtorunforanopen seatontowncouncil.Theyearbefore, theelectionwascanceledbecauseonly theincumbentsfiledforreelection.

Ihopefutureelectionsareconducted aswellasthisonewas,andthateven morecandidatesfileforeachleadership position.Contestedelectionsareamark ofahealthycommunity.

StevenGallagher SouthBethany

Thisyear,everypositionwascontested.Thiselectionwastheepitomeof democracyinaction.

Thiswasn’tanorganizedlittercollection—thiswasDaveRitandodoing whathecantohelptheenvironment,to keepourroadsidesbeautiful.Hedidn’t wanttogivemehisname,saidhedidn’t wantrecognitionforthis,butIconvincedhimthatifothersreadthisstory, wemighthaveotherswhodothesame thing.

Bethanyresident speaksoutonwind

Editor:

Walkers,whynotcarryabagand collectlitterasyouwalk?Runnersand bikers,that’sagreatcool-downafter yourworkout!Everylittlebithelps!I’m suretherearemanyotherswhodotake thetimeto“keepusgreen,”andIthank youforit!Giveyourselvesapatonthe back—you’reontheGreenTeam! Let’strytoexpandtheGreenTeam withmorevolunteerslikeDave!

SallyCraig FenwickIsland

Gallagherappreciative ofTown,voters

Editor:

CongratulationsareduetothecommunityandgovernmentoftheTownof SouthBethanyforthesuccessfulelectionsheldonMay11fortheofficeof

WhileIwouldhavepreferrednotto havelostmycampaignformembership onthetowncouncil,Idonotregret running.Whatmattersisthatissues weredebatedandthecommunitywas engagedonchallengingissuesfacingthe town.Electionsareessentialforthe healthofanycommunity,eveniftheincumbentsgetreelected.

MycongratulationsgotoMayorElectEdieDondero,andreturning councilmembersRandyBartholomew, BobBiciocchiandBobShields.Thank youforyourpastandfutureserviceto ourcommunity.

Administeringanelectionisnoteasy. Thank youtoTownManagerMaureen Hartmanandherexcellentstaff.Thank youalsotoPatWeisgerber,BradGough andSandraRoberts,membersofthe communitywhosteppeduptoserveon theBoardofElectionjudges,and thankstoeveryonewhostaffedtheelection.Mostimportantly,thankyoutothe membersofthecommunitywhotook thetimetovoteeitherinpersonorby absenteeballot.

IwouldliketocommentontherecentlettertotheeditorMay10: “Readerweighsinonrecentwindmeeting.”I,too,wasinattendance.Iwould liketochallengethereader’scomments thattherepresentativesfromtheGovernor’sOfficeandU.S.Wind“presented accurate,factualinformationaboutthe windenergyregulatoryprocess,economicbenefits,etc.

Myopinionisthattherepresentativespresentedinformationtailor-made tosupportthegovernor’seffortsto modelDelawareafterCalifornia,and wecanallseehowthatisworkingout... Ihavenothingagainst“common sense”greenenergy.Tome,thatmeans developingenergyresourcesthatmake goodfinancialsenseanddon’tdegrade ourenvironment.Thisprojectdoesnot checkthoseboxes,inmyopinion. Read(ortrytoreadandunderstand) SB265, whichisabouthowourState

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willdetermineiftheprojectiscost competitivewithotherenergysources. Myguessisitwasnotwrittenbythe Delawarelegislatorswhosponsoredit, butwrittenbylobbyistsandthelegal teamatU.S.Wind.It’sunintelligible,in myopinion.

Thereareothersourcesofenergy thatarecheapertoproduceandsaferfor theenvironment.Myconcernisthatin thiscrazetogogreen,weputthese hugestructuresinouroceanandendup payingalotmoreforourenergy,notto mentionalloftheissuesaboutthenegativeimpactonourenvironment.

Atthetimeofthemeeting,itwas discussedthattheagreementsthatare beingnegotiateddon’tevenhavearequirementthatthesecompanybuilding thisprojecttobebondedsotheycan’t justwalkawaywhentheseturbines needworkorareattheendoftheirusefullife.Thisisanotherrisktotaxpayers whocouldgetstuckwiththebill.

ThiswindfarmhassomanypotentialnegativesIdon’tthinkDelaware shouldtaketherisk.IfDelawaredoes not issuethepermits,thisprojectwill nothappen.

YoucanaskSen.HockerorRep. RonGrayforacopyofthepresentation atthatmeetingandseewhat“facts” werepresented,andgooutanddoyour ownresearchanddeterminewhatis

trueornot.Letthegovernorand DNRECknowyouropinionbefore theyissuepermitsforthisproject,becauseifapproved,thereisnogoing back.

Ijustcan’timaginewalkingonthe beachdayornightandseeingthismess. Ihope enoughofmyfellowcitizens whofeelthesamewayspeakupandlet thepeoplemakingthesedecisionsknow howyoufeel.Thankyou.

RodGowen BethanyBeach

Readerresponds topreviousletter

Editor:

IamrespondingtoChipSmith’slettertotheeditorabouttheMay1public hearingontheproposedwind300turbinesoffourbeaches.Hereiswhatmy talkwasactuallyabout:

(1)Itisuntrueyouwillnotbeable toseetheturbines.Theywillbeasclose as11.5milesfromshore.AstudysponsoredbytheU.S.DepartmentofInteriorfoundthatwindturbineswere visibletothenakedeyeat36miles. Theywillbehighlyvisiblemostdays andalsoatnight.Thenightskyoverthe oceanatnightwillneverbethesame fromtheflashingofhundredsofred aerialandnavigationwarninglights.

(2)Itisuntruethatvisiblewindturbineswillhavenoimpactonthelocal touristeconomy.Publicsurveysusedto

determinethisusedvisualizationsof windturbinesthatarehundredsoffeet shorterthantheonesnowproposedand nevermentionedtheflashingwarning lightsatnight.ANorthCarolinaState Universitystudyfoundthatvisibleturbinesatanydistancewouldhaveabig impactoncoastaltourism.OceanCity MayorRickMeehansaysvisibleturbineswouldhaveadevastatingimpact onthelocaleconomy…andheshould know.

(3)Itisuntruewhenthemediasays thewindturbineprojectswillcreate 10,000jobs.Yes,therewillbesome temporaryconstructionjobs,butonce theturbinesarebuilt,thepermanent jobswillnumberinthelowhundreds.

(4)Thewindisfree,butwind-power isnot.Itisprojectedthatthewindprojectswillincreaseelectricitycostsby$2 billionannually,muchofwhichwillbe bornebycommercialbusinesses…More jobswillbelostthancreated.

(5)Itisuntruethatoffshorewind powerisnotharmfultothenaturalenvironment.Ourfederalgovernmenthas issuedexemptionstotheoffshorewind companiesthatallowslethalandnonlethalinterferencewithwhales,dolphins andporpoises.Itisprobablynotacoincidencethatthereisanunprecedented numberofdeadwhalesandothermarinelifewashinguponourshoresand incloseproximitytowindcompanyactivities.

(6)Itisuntruethatthewindprojects

aregreen,willreducesea-levelriseand stopcoastalflooding.Studiesshowthat theimpactonreducingCO2fromthese projectsisminimalandmayactuallyincreaseemissions

(https://www.cfact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Wojick-Driessen-HowOffshore-Wind-Drives-Up-Global-Car bon-Emissions-FINAL.pdf).Sealevel hasbeengenerallyrisingfor20,000 years,andtherateofriseisnotincreasing.TheNOAAtidalgageatLewes, withdatagoingbackto1920,showsno increaseintherateofsea-levelrise.Half ofthesea-levelriseinourareaisbecausethelandissinking—something thewindturbineswillhavenoimpact on

(https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/sltre nds/sltrends_station.shtml?stnid=85573 80).

Ipredictthatifthewindprojectsare built,manywillbeshockedtolearnthat themanypromisesmadesimplywere nottrue.Itwon’tbewhattheywereexpecting,andtheywillwantanswers fromthosewhoapprovedthem.

GeoffreyPohanka BethanyBeach

Readerwarns ofmisinformation

Editor: AsapropertyownerinBethany

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MarinerstohostprayerserviceforMiddleEast

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Achurchserviceto“providesolidarity throughprayerduringthecurrentcrisis inIsraelandPalestinianterritory”is plannedfor4p.m.onSunday,June2,at MarinersBethelGlobalMethodist ChurchinOceanView.

“Thehurtandsufferingfromthecrisis intheMiddleEastishavingrippleeffectsacrosstheglobeandintoourown communities.Thisisatimetobringour communitycloserbyoursharedhumanity morethanbeingdividedbyourdifferentexpressionsoffaithorbelief,”theRev. Dr.RebeccaCollison,seniorpastor,said, referringtotheviolencethere.

Palestinianshavebeensufferingdueto thearmedconflictbetweenIsraeland Hamas,aPalestinianmilitantgroup.

“Thisprayerserviceisnottopromote apoliticalfocus,”Collisonsaid.“Itisto bringcomfort,andtostandinsolidarity withpeoplewhoarestrugglingandwho arehurtingandwhoarethevictimsof thistypeofviolence.Itcouldbeussomeday,sowearedoingthistolookoutfor ourneighbors.Eveniftheneighborsare continentsaway,theyarestillourneighbors.

“WhatwouldIwantsomebodytodo forme?Iwouldwantthemtogathertogetherandprayforme,”shesaid.“Prayer isthemostpowerfulthiswe’vegot.We’ve gotprayer,andprayeristhemostpowerfulthingagainsttheforceofevil—and theforceofeviliswhatweareupagainst. Whathappensintheworldripplesoutto everyoneelse.Weseeitoncampuses.We seeitinpeoplehavingconversations.We havetoseethehumanity ineachother.It

startedonOct.7withtheHamasattack, andthatwasthedeadliestdayin50years fortheIsraelination.Theseareinnocent peoplewhoarevictims,”shesaid.

Oneofthepastor’ssonswasworking intheMiddleEastatthetimeoftheattack,andsherecalledwaitingtohear whetherhewassafe.

“Ican’timaginewhatotherfamilies feltwhohadlovedonesthatwereat groundzerooftheattacksthatdayand themonthsthatfollowed,”shesaid.

MembersoftheSoutheasternSussex MininsteriumandofMariner’sBethel’s prayerministry,ledbyMariner’sAssociatePastortheRev.Dr.LeoPark,will guidethoseattendingtheprayerservice throughscripturereadingsandprayers. ImagesandvoicesfromMiddleEastsurvivorsandrefugeeswillbeshared“toembracethesufferingandheartbreakingloss

feltofourbrothersandsistersintheregion,”Collisonstated.

Theritualmusicalhorn,theshofar, willbeblownbyBrettBuchlerofFrankford,whosefatherisofJewishheritage. Theshofarismadefromnaturalanimal hornandissaidtobelikethevoiceof God,Buchlersaid.Forcenturies,theshofarhasbeenusedtobringattentionto situationsofpersonal,spiritualandcommunalimportanceintheJewishcommunity offaith,saidBuchler,aretiredsocial studiesteacherwhowillofferthedifferenttypesoftrumpetingsoundsto“help usherindifferentpartsoftheprayerservice,”Collisonsaid.

Thecommunityisbeinginvitedto “attendtojoinusinadisplayofcompassion,healingandacallforpeaceandjusticeforallhereathomeandabroad,”she said.

Beach,Iamtreatedtofrequentmailings fromCaesarRodneyInstituteaskingfor moneytohelpstopwindfarmdevelopmentintheAtlantic.Thesemessages areloadedwithbiasedconclusionsand emptypromises.

Forexample,theypromiseabetter alternativeof“superiorlow-emissionsolutions”withoutspecifyingwhatthat means,thoughitispresumablytheoil drillingthattheyareactuallylobbying topromote.Theirstatisticsaboutlost revenuefromtourismareludicrous— do wereallythinkthatpeoplewillstop comingtothebeachduetowindmills placedmorethan10milesaway?

Buildingandoperatingwindfarmsis notaperfectsolution,butitisfarsuperiorforourfuturewhencomparedto theincreaseddrillingandburningof fossilfuels,whichisusuallytheactual agendaofthoselobbyistsfighting againstthewindfarms.Tobelievethat theirmotivationistosavewhalesand birdsandtoprotecttheenvironmentis detachedfromreality.

W indpowerisoneprominentsolutioninourattemptstolimitthenegativeeffectsofclimatechangewhilestill providingenergythatwealluseand wishtohaveavailable.Thewindmills willhaveapresence,anditwouldbedesirableforthatpresencetobelimited; butundertheworstcircumstances,the damagefromwindmillsdoesnotcome closetothepotentialforharmfromincreasedoildrillingandincreasedburningoffossilfuels.

Ifyouareagainstthewindfarmsfor somespecificreason,fine;expressyourself.Butpleasedonotbemisledinto suchoppositionbythosewhoare spreadingfalseinformationandwhorefusetobehonestabouttheirrealgoals instoppingwindprojects.

EXPLORAT SUMMER VEN ACADEMY RA RAVEN 2024

StoryHillFarmacquires HenlopenSeaSalt

StoryHillFarmonMay14announceditsacquisitionofHenlopen SeaSalt.

more of the Career Participate in one or 2024-2025 school year grades 7 and 8 for the Students entering

“Afteratwo-yearpartnership,theacquisitionisanaturalnextstepinbringingtwomission-basedenterprises committedtolocalfoodproductiontogetherunderoneroof,”representatives said.“Forgenerations,Delawareans havemadetheirlivingfromtheland andsea.Seasalt—whichwasoncea fixtureinSussexCounty,tracesitsorigins ofsaltharvestingbacktothe 1800s.TheadditionofHenlopenSea SalttoStoryHillFarmisatestamentto ourcontinuingcommitmenttopreserve therichagriculturalheritageofSussex County.”

“I’mexcitedtoseeHenlopenSea SaltcontinueitslegacyundertheguidanceofStoryHillFarm,”saidDavid Burris,founderofHenlopenSeaSalt. “Theirvaluesandcommitmenttosustainableagricultureandheritagepreservationalignsperfectly,andI’m confidentthatthesaltwe’vebeenproducing togetherwillonlycontinueto thriveintheirhands.”

“StoryHillFarmisthrilledtocontinuebuildingonDave’sideasandextendourstewardshipfromthelandto

theseaandcreatemorelocallysourced ingredientsthatareraisedandproduced righthereinSussexCounty,”saidSteve andHelenRaleigh,andDerekKuebeck, foundersofStoryHillFarm.

FormoreinformationaboutStory HillFarmandHenlopenSeaSalt, visitwww.storyhillmoos.comandwww. henlopenseasalt.com.

StoryHillFarmisaregenerative agricultureoperationlocatedinSussex Countyanddedicatedtosustainable farmingpractices,plantingnativepollinatormeadowsandthepreservationof heritagebreedlivestock.Foundedin 2019,thefarmisdescribedas“amodel forsustainablefoodproduction,integratinginnovativetechniqueswitha deeprespectforthelandanditshistory.”

HenlopenSeaSaltwasfoundedin 2015byDaveBurriswiththegoalof har vestingpure,unrefinedseasaltfrom thewatersoftheDelawarecoast.ManufacturingoperationsrelocatedtoStory HillFarmin2022greatlyexpanding productioncapabilities.Thecompany hassincedevelopedafollowingamong chefs,homecooksandspecialtyfood enthusiastsforitsexceptionalflavorand sustainableproductionmethods.

Bethany Town Hall Richard Memorial Park Join Us for a Walk Down Memory Lane with South Bethany Lifeguards

• We will be hosting a family friendly Meet & Greet with lifeguards from years past.

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• Hear great stories and history.

• Outdoor seating - please bring a chair.

• Refreshments provided.

Millvillekicksoffsummerconcertseries

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Millvillekickedoffitsseriesof summerconcertslastweekwithaperformancebythepopularbandLower CaseBlues.

TheTown-sponsoredconcertdrew alarge,appreciativecrowdtoEvans ParkonDukesDrive,wherefood trucksofferedconcertgoersseveral choicesofcuisine,fromItalianto Thai,aswellassweettreatsfrom Rita’sIce.

DustinShowerswillbenextupat theEvansParkpavilion,withafree performanceonWednesday,May22, from6to8p.m.Showershasgained quiteafollowinglocallyforhismusic, whichspansgenresfromrockto countrytopop,withasetlistthat rangesfromBillyIdol’s“WhiteWedding”toBrunoMars’“UptownFunk,” withageneroushelpingofcountry standards,suchasGarthBrooks’ “FriendsinLowPlaces.”

Showers’setlistalsoperformsmusic hehaswritten,includingasingle, “BlankCheck,”releasedthisyear.His concertissponsoredbytheMillville VolunteerFireCompany.

TheFunstershittheEvansPark stageonWednesday,June12,also from6to8p.m.Theband—four

leadvocalists,threehornsandaguitar —hastouredtheworldwithsuch artistsasJoeCocker,ScandalandPaul Young.Friendsandbandmatesfor morethan30years,theFunsters musicalsospansdecadesandgenres. TheFunstersshowwillbesponsored bytheTownofMillville.

Next,theMillvillefirecompanysponsoredshowonJune26from6to 8p.m.willbringtheFitzkeeBrothers toMillville.TheFitkeeBrothersare twolocalteens—DrewFitzkeeon bassandAlexFitzkeeondrums— outofLewes.

Theduohasbeenperformingtogethersince2018,whentheyplayed theirfirstshowatDogfishHead Brewing&EatsinRehobothBeach. Theyhavesinceplayedwithanimpressivelistofmusicians,including PostMalone,RobertRandolph,Paul CullenandBruceKatz.

With“TwoBrothers,OneRhythm” astheirmotto,theFitzkeeBrothers’ stylehasbeendescribedbyonerevieweras“FooFightersmeetsAllman Brothers.”Theirlatestsingle, “Lakesong,”droppedonMarch1.

OntheEdgebringsamixtureof pop,rock,classicsanddancetunesto EvansParkonJuly10from6to8 p.m.TheSalisbury,Md.-basedgroup iswellintotheirseconddecadeof

performingallovertheEasternShore, withahigh-energysoundthatgets audiencesupanddancing.

Thefinalconcertinthesummer seriesfeatureslocalsingerandguitaristDrakeBurd,whoseconcertwill besponsoredbytheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.Burdisalocal artist(andalongtimememberofthe firecompany)whosesonglistspans manydecadesandwhosesmoothvocalsmakehimapopularadditionata numberoflocalspots.

Burd’sconcertwillbeJuly24from 6to8p.m.

AllconcertsatMillville’sEvans Parkarefree.Aselectionoffood truckswillbeonsiteforeachconcert. Concertgoersshouldbringtheirown chairsorblankets.

Inadditiontothesummerconcert series,theparkwillalsohostMagic forMorganonSaturday,June8,from 10a.m.to3p.m.Afundraiserfora localyoungsterbattlingbraincancer, theeventwillincludeapettingzoo, ponyrides,facepainting,foodtrucks andinflatableplaystructures.Proceedswillhelpherfamilywiththe costofhercare.

FormoreinformationonMagicfor Morgan,callSherryat(302)2497763orEmmyat(302)682-9113.

Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeekNo.2

WaterfrontHaven ontheCreek

(Editor’snote:Thisisthesecondinaseries ofpreviewsofthehomesthatwillbeondisplayduringthe32ndBeach&BayCottage Tour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly14throughAug. 4and,forsixpreselectedhomes,in-personon July24andJuly25.)

AfterowningavacationhomeinSelbyville,theownersofthishomewantedto findalocationintheareathatwouldbe ideallysuitedforretirement,severalyears away.Avidboaters,theirwishlistincluded adock,aviewofRoyCreek,andahome largeenoughtosharewithfamilyand friends.In2017,theyboughtandrenovatedawaterfronthomebuiltin2007in thecoastalcommunityofKeenwickonthe Bay.Therenovation,completedin2020, soughttomaximizespace,modernizethe kitchenandbathrooms,andhighlight coastalviews.

Guidedbytheirboatingexperience,the ownerscreatedahomewithminimal maintenanceandamodern,uncluttered aesthetic.Asshejokinglyremarked,they intentionallyavoidedanything“fuzzyor fragile.”Theychosedurablematerialsfor theinteriorandexterior,notingthepracticalconcernsoflivingonabay.

Theyaddedaspectacularrooftopdeck largeenoughtoaccommodatefestivegatheringsandprivateenoughtoprovidea quietretreatwhileenjoyingtheview.The ownersalsomovedtheprimarybedroom fromthestreetsidetothebaysideandexpandedoutdoorporcheswithretractable screens,soallmightenjoythecoastal views.

Theownersselectedcolors,furnishings andlightingthathadmeaningtothem andmakethehomefeelwelcomingand calm.Thecolorpalettewasbasedupon theirdaughter’sgrammarschoolportraitof

Ariel,theDisneymermaid,prominently displayedintheopen,familyspace.Unique woodconsoles,bureausandsmallerpieces aresizedforeachspace.Thelightingelementsareoftenfoundonboats.

Thefiveguestbedrooms,eachunique indécor,aredesignedtoexudeanatmosphereofpeacefulcomfort.Theowner’s loveofknittingisshowcasedinapairof ceramiclampsdecoratedwithknitting motifsinaguestbedroom,aswellasacozy knittingnookintheprimarybedroom.

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsforthe32ndBeach&BayCottage Tour.And,likeall10homesonthe2024 tour,thishomewillalsobeavailabletobe seenvirtuallybyholdersofbothCombo andVirtualtickets.Eachofthe10homes willfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideo whichwillofferTourpatronswithanopportunitytovieweachhomeasoftenas theywantfromanywhereduringthe three-weekvirtualtourperiod.Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedronevideofootage andtheabilitytoviewtheTouronanyinternet-enableddevice.

The32ndBeach&BayCottageTour isbeingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandThe LeslieKoppGroup,andthisweek’shome issponsoredbyPlatinumsponsorSea LightDesign-Build,whodidtherenovationofthewaterfronthome.

Comboticketsforthetourcost$50, andvirtual-onlyticketscost$35.Combo ticketsarestrictlylimitedto1,000tickets andmaybeusedeitherdayofthetour, withasingleentrypermittedtoeach home.Topurchaseticketsorformoreinformation,visittheCottageTour’swebsite atbeachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottageTourisproducedbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Allnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

SOUNDS SUMMER

June 14: The 19th Street Band June14:The19thStreetBand

June 28: The Super '70s Concert June28:TheSuper'70sConcert Experience Featuring Super Trans m ExperienceFeaturingSuperTransAm

June 29: Back to the Eighties Sho June29:BacktotheEightiesShow with Jessie’s Girl withJessie’sGirl

July 11: The Disco Biscuits July11:TheDiscoBiscuits

July 14: Fitz & The Tantrums July14:Fitz&TheTantrums

July 12: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles July12:Rain:ATributetotheBeatles

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Copiesofthenewbookaboutthe Nanticokelanguage“OnceItHas BeenSpoken…ItCannotbeUnspoken”weresellingwellattherecent NanticokeHeritageDay,wherecoauthorKeithCunninghamspoketo anaudiencegatheredinagrassyarea

attheNanticokeIndianMuseum nearMillsboro.

Presentedinaneasy-to-understandformat,withaturtlecartoon characterdrawnbyillustratorPaige McNattnarrating,thebookexplains howtopronouncecommonwordsin theNanticokelanguage:

•“IamNanticoke,”writtenas “Wunantukonii”andpronouncedas “weNANtook-ohnee”

•“IamfromMillsboro,”writtenas “Millsboronoonjiiyayi”andpronounced“MILLS-boroknown-JEEya-yee;”and

•“Itisgoodtoseeyoumyfriend,” writtenas“Wuliikunnaawulniitaap” andpronouncedas“Wu-LEE-kun NAH-wulNEE-tahp.”

Thebook,costing$24.99,available

atwww.amazon.comandcontaininga CD, includesthepoignantTecumseh Prayer,“Whenyouariseinthemorning,givethanksforthemorninglight, foryourlifeandstrength.Give thanksforyourfoodandthejoyof living.Ifyouseenoreasonforgiving thanks,thefaultlieswithyourself,” witheachlinewritteninNanticoke, alongwiththepronunciations.

“Soohkwutahas”isthewordfor succotashandispronounced“SOHkwuh-tuh-hus.

“Salaapw”isthewordforfrybread, andit’spronounced“sa-LAP-w.”

InNanticoke,“Iliketoeatsuccotashandfrybread”is“Nuwiinkiitaam soohkwutahaswaaksalaapw”andis pronounced“nuh-win-KEY-tahm SOH-kwuh-tuh-huswoksa-LAPw.”

“Thelessonscontainedinthis bookprovideanewvoiceforwords spokenbyyourancestorsmorethan twocenturiesago,”Cunningham wroteinthe“MessagefromOurLinguist”inthebook.“Itisyour birthrightasNanticokepeopletoreclaimthesewordsfromarchiveddocumentsandbringthemhometobe partofyourdailylife.Thelanguage mayseemforeignanddauntingat firstfromtheperspectiveofanEnglishspeaker.However,itismyhope thatregularstudywillmakeitseem morelikearelativereturninghome afteralongabsence.”

“Weallknowourlanguagewasn’t lostorforgotten,butforciblysilenced,”storytellerRaggiRainsaid beforeCunninghambeganspeaking atHeritageDayonMay4.“Today wehaveavision.Wedon’tdoanythingforourselves.Wedoitforall ourrelatives,andthatmeanstrees, water.Weareallrelated.Weareall connected,”shesaid.

Duringhisremarks,Cunningham talkedaboutthebookbeing“designedtointroducethebasicsofthe tribe’slanguagetobothchildrenand adults.”

Cunninghamsaidhehadwatched adocumentaryaboutlanguage,and thatsparkedhisinterestinco-authoringthebook.InNanticoke, wordsareidentifiedasanimateand inanimate,justasinsomelanguages nounsaremasculineorfeminine,he said,givingasanexampletheword “Earth,”whichisanimate.

“SoundsofNanticokesoundforeign,butit’slikereturningtofamily andrekindlingdeepfamiliarconnections.Thistextbookisjustthebeginning,”hesaid,addingthatfuture endeavorswillincludeaNanticoke languagedictionary.

“Ournationiswovenfromculturalthreads,andIurgeyoutoappreciatethethreads,”Cunningham said.

Librariestohostthird annualChildren’sBook FestivalonMay18

SussexCountyLibrariesareunitingthisspringtoplanttheseedsof literacyinchildrenandadultsalike, hostingthethirdannualChildren’s BookFestival,withmorethan20authorsofchildren’sboard,pictureand chapterbookscomingtogetherfora dayofreadingfunandadventure.

Thisyear’seventwilltakeplace from10a.m.to2p.m.onSaturday, May18,attheGeorgetownPublic Library,123W.PineStreet,in Georgetown.Admissionisfree,and attendeeswillreceiveafestivalguide andtotebaguponentry(whilesupplieslast).

Authorsscheduledtobeinattendanceatthisyear’sfestivalinclude KevinMcClosky,KathyMacMillan, JenniferSwansonandGeorgetown’s ownbilingualteenauthor,Maximo Castellanos.Inadditiontotheauthors,ahostofactivitiesarescheduled,suchasfacepainting,balloon animalsandcaricatures.Therewill alsobeaninflatableobstaclecourse, pettingzooandponyrides,available forasmallfee,aswellasfoodtrucks forpatronstopurchasesnacks.

Childrenandteenscanexplore, discoverandcreatethroughhandsongames,activitiesandlearningstations.TherewillbeaBuddyBison StoryStroll,whichfeaturesaspecial giftattheend(whilesupplieslast), andtheBookmobilewillbeonsite forlibrary-cardsign-ups.

Alongwithlibrariansfromacross SussexCounty,partnersfromILC DoverandtheMERRInstitutewill leadvariousadventures,andreading companion-trainedtherapyanimals fromPAWSforPeoplewillshare story-timewithchildren.Therewill bedisplaysforDollyParton’sImaginationLibrary,AdventureBeginsat YourLibrarySummerReading Challenges,ReadAloudDelaware, LiteracyDelaware,Kindergarten ReadinessTeamsandmanymore. Activitieswillbeheldinand aroundthelibrary,extendingalong WestPineStreet(closedtovehicle traffic)fromSussexCentralDriveto theDelawareNationalGuardarmorygrounds.Parkingfortheevent willbeatGeorgetownElementary School,ashortwalktothelibrary.

Women’svoting forumssetfor May22,June26

Women’sMarchSussexwilloffer thefirstofatwo-partseriestitled “WhenWomenVote,WomenWin!” attheLewesPublicLibrary(111 AdamsAvenue,Lewes)onMay22 from6to7p.m.Theseriesisintendedtoeducate,informandmobilizewomenvotersinSussexCounty, organizerssaid.

TheMay22forum,titled“The BigWhy:Why2024Mattersto Women,”focusesontherolewomen playindeterminingelectionoutcomes.Theaudiencewillparticipate

in“TwoTruthsandaLie”toexplore indepththefourfreedomspresented atpreviousforums:reproductive rights,healthcareaccess,economic freedom,andfreedomtobesafe.

PartII,“TheBigHow:Makeit HappenwiththeDIYToolkit,” scheduledforJune26,willprovide informationonhowtoimplement PartI. RegistrationforMay22isonline attinyurl.com/ WhenWomenVote22May.

Fenwick Island Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

Sat, June 1st 7:30 ‐ 10:00 am Visit

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Every Day 11:30 - 4:00pm • *AVAILABLETO GO* 5/16 -

items for $12 each, includes a beverage (coffee, tea, pepsi products)

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ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheFit&FunFieldDayatLord BaltimoreElementarySchoolon Saturday,May11,wasabigdayfor familiestoenjoysunshine,sportsand “sno-cones.”Accordingtoorganizers includingHeatherSmythandher mother,Lori,sponsorsprovided $13,000infundingbeforethegates wereopenedtotheLBtrackand field.Soccergames,facepaintingand familyfunwereallpartofthesecond-yearfundraisingeventforSpecialOlympicsDelaware(SODE). “KudostoHeatherandherfamily, SandyandLoriSmyth,forallthat theydofortheQuietResortsCharitableFoundation,forSpecial OlympicsDelawareandforthis community,”saidDougPurcell,who ispresidentoftheQRCFandalocal Realtor.“Wearesayingfarewellto

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith HeatherSmythandafriendposefora photoattheFit&FunFieldDayatLord BaltimoreElementarySchoolonSaturday,May11.SmythwontheWilliamO. Murray Scholarshipwithherentryinto theessaycontest.

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Heatherasshegoesofftocollegeat Emory,andtheSmythsshouldbe veryproudofher.”

Purcellsaidtheannualeventwill continueundertheQRCFfundraisingbannerafterHeatherSmythdepartsforcollegeinthefall.QRCF scholarshipswillbepresentedon May15,andSmythherselfisreceivingan$8,000scholarshipaward.

“Weredactedthenamesandpersonalidentitiesofourstudentapplicants,andHeather’sservicework,on whichourQRCFscholarshipsare largelyjudged,wasclearlyamongthe best.Theessaywasblind,andwehad somenewjudges,includingLauren Weaver,executivedirectorofthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,”Purcellnoted.

Smythwillreceive$2,000peryear foreachofherfouryearsatEmory, aslongasshemaintainsasolid GPA.

TheWilliamO. MurrayScholarshipwasselectedbyWeaverandthe Chamberthisyear,andthewinneris atopserviceworkerthroughtheBoy Scouts,andalso“asmartyoung man,”saidPurcellaheadofrevealing thespecialMurrayscholar.

“ForFit&FunDay,theQRCF managedallthemarketing,thein-

suranceandtheregistrationprocess,” saidPurcellofthefoundation’srole. “Wehandledthebackend,including insuranceforthosebouncy-houseinflatablesandthefundsforCoastal Tents.”

“JohnM.ClaytonElementary Schoolwillalsoreceivea$10,000 donationcheckfromQRCFduring theJMCColorRun,”tobeheldat theschoolonMay18,hesaid.

TheBunnyPalooza5Krunand1 milewalkearlierthisspringnetted about$17,000fromsponsorshipand raceregistrations,managedby Races2Runracingmanagement.The $10,000goingtoJMCwillalsobe foranewtracksurfaceandsports fieldspacebehindtheschool,tocreateasportingamenitythere.

IndianRiverHighSchoolscholarshipawardsnightwastobehosted May15,afterCoastalPointpress timethisweek,andtheQRCFwill bepresentingthreescholarshipsin all,includingtheWilliamO. Murray award.

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith Facepaintingwasoneofthefunevents atthisyear’sFit&FunFieldDay.

ClaytonElementaryreceivesrecognitionfromProjectLeadtheWay

JohnM.ClaytonElementary Schoolannouncedthisweekthat ithasbeenrecognizedasa20232024ProjectLeadTheWay (PLTW)DistinguishedSchool.The honorisgiventoaselectnumberof elementaryschoolsacrosstheU.S. forprovidingbroadaccesstotransformativelearningexperiencesfor studentsthroughPLTWLaunch,an elementarySTEMcurriculum.

PLTWisanationalnonprofitorganizationthatservesmillions ofpre-Kthrough12th-gradestudentsandteachersinschoolsacross theU.S.,aimingtomakeeverychild ineverygradeSTEMsuccessful.

powerofeducationandMrs.Swartz exemplifiesthisbeliefeverydayin herclassroom.Hercommitmentto fosteringaloveforlearningand equippingstudentswiththeskills theyneedtosucceedinaneverevolvingworldistrulycommendable.”

Inaddition,MillsboroMiddle SchoolwasnamedaPLTWDistinguishedGatewaySchoolfor20232024.Thisisthethirdconsecutive yearMMShasreceivedtherecognition.

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“Forfiveyearsinarow,Mrs. JaimeSwartz’sdedicationandinnovativeteachingmethodologieshas consistentlysetthestandardforexcellenceinSTEMeducation,”said JMCPr incipalAllisaBooth.“Project LeadtheWayisnotjustaprogram —it’saphilosophythatempowers educatorsandstudentsaliketoembracereal-worldchallengeswithcreativity,criticalthinkingand collaboration.Mrs.Swartzembodies thisethos,inspiringherstudentsto exploretherealmsofscience,technology,engineeringandmathwith enthusiasmandcuriosity.

“AtJohnM.ClaytonElementary, webelieveinthetransformative

ThePLTWDistinguished Schoolrecognitionhonorsschools committedtoincreasingstudentaccess,engagementandachievementin theirPLTWprograms.Tobeeligible forthedesignation,JohnM.Clayton Elementaryhadtohavemorethan 75percentofthestudentbodyparticipatingintheprogramandhadto offeratleastonePLTWLaunch moduleateachgradelevelduring the2022-2023schoolyear.

Studiesshowthatstudentsdecide asearlyaselementaryschool whethertheylike,andthinktheyare goodat,mathandscience.Whether designingacarsafetybeltorbuildingdigitalanimationsbasedontheir ownshortstories,PLTW Launchstudentsaretaughttoengageincriticalandcreativethinking,

“Wearehonoredtorecognize JohnM.ClaytonElementaryforits commitmenttoprovidingstudents withexceptionaleducationalexperienceswhileensuringequitableaccess toPLTWprograms,”saidDavid Dimmett,PLTWpresidentand CEO. “Wecongratulatethemonthis achievementandcelebratetheirdedicationtoempoweringstudentswith theknowledgeandskillstosucceed, notonlyinSTEMsubjects,butalso preparingthemforfuturecareersand lifebeyondtheclassroom.”

JMCispartofacommunitycomprisedofpre-Kto12th-grade schools,collegesanduniversities,and corporateandphilanthropicpartners acrossthecountry,unitedarounda commitmenttoprovidingstudents withinspiring,engagingandempoweringlearningopportunities.For moreinformationaboutPLTW’s DistinguishedProgramRecognition, visitpltw.org/our-programs/program-recognition.

FormoreinformationonJohnM. Clayton’sPLTWLaunchprogram, contactteacherJaimeSwartzat (302)732-3808 orJaime.Swartz@irsd.k12.de.us.

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Community

ErnestMarvelcelebratedhis100thbirthdaywithfamilyandfriendsattheAmericanLegionPost24inDagsboro.

Marvelcelebrates100thbirthdayatAmericanLegionPost24

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

ErnestMarvelwas20whenhewas draftedintotheU.S.Armytofightin FranceandGermanyduringWorld WarII,literallycrawlingacrossminefields.Lastweekend,atAmericanLegionPost24inDagsboro,Marvel celebratedhis100thbirthdaywithclose friendsandhisfamily.TheDagsboro nativereceivedcommendationsfrom stateRep.RonGrayandaffectionate hugsandkissesfromvirtuallyallofthe womenintheLegionhall.

“Theygavemesomanyawardsthis

af ternoonthatIdon’tknowwhereIam goingtoputalltheplaques,”saidMarvelabouthisbirthdayaccolades.

Theactualcentenaryofhisbirthwas Sunday,May12,onMother’sDay.

MarvelwasamemberofU.S.Army CompanyB,179thInfantryRegiment, 1stBattalion,45thInfantry Division,andfoughthiswayacross enemylinesandliterallytothegatesof theDachauconcentrationcampduring thewar.Marvelandhistroopkilled GermansoldiersatDachauortook themprisonerwhileliberatingtheJewish concentrationcampvictims.Hesaid thathesufferedsometerriblememories

ofthatcamp.

U.S.forcesliberatedsome32,000 prisonersattheDachaucamp,accordingtohistoricalrecords.

Marvelcamehomeandhadfour children—threesonsandonedaughter —butat100,onlyhissonHeathhas survivedtomarkhisherofather’scentennialyear.Hisgrandson,Donnie Carey,wasthereattheeventtosupport hisfamousgrandfatherandhelphim receivethewell-wishers.Heaskedhis grandfathertosalutetheVFWbefore hedepartedonSaturdayafternoon.

DonnaDiFrancis,amemberofthe AmericanLegionAuxiliary,said,“Ernie

welcomeduswhenwefirstcametothis areaandtolduswhoallthepeoplewere atthePost.Iwillneverforgetit,andhe isaveryspecialguy.”

SherecalledfondlythatMarvelwas anusheratSt.George’sMethodist Churchformorethan20yearsaswell, servingthelocalfaithcommunity.

Marvelbrokehisrightshoulderina fallaboutsixweeksagoandisstillrecovering.

“Itstillisprettysore,”saidthewar hero,whosurvivedaGermanLuftwaffe bombingrunwithonlyashrapnel woundinhisarm.

OnFridayMay3,OceanViewBrewingpresentedtheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyacheckintheamountof$1,460,whichrepresentedtheproceedsfromadine-and-donateeventhostedbyOceanViewBrewingonApril12.OceanViewBrewingispartoftheSoDelConceptsrestaurantgroup.Thefundswillgotowardthefirecompany’s CommunityHero’sCapitalCampaign,whichisinyearfouroffive.TheCommunityHero’sCapitalCampaignisusedtosupportthepurchaseofcapitalprojects,suchasfire apparatus. Onhandforthecheckpresentationwere,fromleft:MikeMelsonandJackMelson,MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany;NickBrennanandTaylorSmith,SoDelConcepts;MicheleSteffens,MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany;andDouglasScott,firecompanyCapitalCampaignchairman.

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By Amanda Cook

Workshopsfor SocialEquity stakeholders licensesoffered

TheOfficeoftheMarijuanaCommissioner(OMC)announcedrecently thelaunchofSocialEquityworkshop registration.SocialEquitystakeholdersarebeinginvitedtoparticipatein theseworkshopsthataimtoprovide informationtothoseinterestedinapplyingforaSocialEquitylicensein theDelawareadult-userecreational marijuanaindustry.

OMChaspartneredwithotherorganizationstoorganizetheworkshops,whichwillfocusonproviding aninformationaloverviewofsocial equityeligibility,banking,taxes,legal matters,realestate,andthecurrent stateofthemarijuanaindustryin Delaware.

Thecriteriatoapplyforthese workshopsandlicensesare:

•Residedforatleastfiveofthe preceding15yearsinadisproportionatelyimpactedareaasdefinedin§ 1302ofTitle4.Amapofdisproportionatelyimpactedareasiscurrently beingdevelopedandwillbereleased thissummerpriortoacceptanceof applications.

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•Wasconvictedoforadjudicated delinquentofamarijuana-relatedoffenseunderDelawarelawpriorto April23,2023,withtheexceptionof deliverytoaminor,oranyoffenseinvolvingaTier3quantityofmarijuana asdefinedin§4651CofTitle16.

•Hadaparent,legalguardian, child,spouseordependentwho wasconvictedoforadjudicateddelinquentforamarijuana-relatedoffense underDelawarelawpriortoApril23, 2023,withtheexceptionofdeliveryto aminororanyoffenseinvolvinga Tier3quantityofmarijuanaasdefinedin§4651CofTitle16.

Allworkshopsarescheduledfrom 3to5:30p.m.Presentationswillbegin at4p.m.

Datesandlocations:

•NewCastleCounty(June 5)StantonCampusDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege(400Stanton ChristianaRd,Newark,DE19713);

•SussexCounty(June12)Owens CampusDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege(21179CollegeDr, Georgetown,DE19947);

•CityofWilmington(June 18)WilmingtonCampusDelaware TechnicalCommunityCollege(333 NShipleySt,Wilmington,DE 19801);and

•KentCounty(June25)DNREC, Richardson&RobbinsBuilding,89 KingsHwySW,Dover,DE19901.

Formoreinformationortoregister fortheSocialEquityworkshop,visit Omc.delaware.gov.

InFocusFinancialAdvisorsInc.

—aDelmarvafinancialplanning firmdedicatedtohelpingpeople buildsoundretirementinvestment strategies,cash-flowandtaxoptimizationsince2005—announced thisweekitsrecentdonationof $3,000totheJoshuaM.Freeman Foundation.

Annually,thefoundationmakes animpactonmorethan130,000individualsthroughtwoflagshipprograms:theArtsAccessInitiativeand FreemanArts.TheFreemanArts PavilionnearSelbyvillehostsamultitudeofliveartsperformances.The performancesextendbeyondthe PaviliontovariousschoolsandcommunitycentersacrosstheDelmarva regionwhennotstagedatthevenue.

“Weareproudtosupportthe JoshuaM.FreemanFoundationin theirmissiontoenrichourlocal communitythroughthearts,”said EricJohnston,CFP,presidentand financialadvisor.“Thisdonationreflectsourcommitmenttocelebrating creativity,culturalappreciation,and fosteringcommunityengagement. Byinvestinginthearts,weareinvestinginthevitalityandwell-being ofourcommunity.”

Currently,theJoshuaM.Freeman Foundationisinitsthirdoffive phasesofa$35millioncapitalcampaign,withjustover$27million contributedsofar.Thisyear,the pavilion’scanteenwasexpanded, adding60percentmoresquare footagetobolsterandimprovefood andbeverageoperations.Eventually, thestagewillbere-orientedtoface outwardtowardRoute54.By2027, theFreemanArtsPavilionwillhave acapacityof4,000seats.

“InFocusFinancials’generousdonationisinstrumentalinadvancing ourmissionofmakingtheartsac-

cessibletoallmembersofourcommunity,”saidDarrenSilvis,developmentdirector,FreemanArts Pavilion.“Theirsupportallowsusto continueprovidingtransformative artsexperiencesthroughourprograms.Wearegratefulfortheirpartnershipinfulfillingthevisionofthe JoshuaM.FreemanFoundation.”

Since2008,thePavilionhaswelcomedmorethan800,000patrons. Morethan50percentofthefoundation’sperformancesarefreetothe public.Theorganizationreaches morethan27,000localschoolchildreneveryyearinSussexCounty,as

FinancialAdvisors,visitwww.retireinfocus.comorcall(410)677-4848.

wellasWicomicoandWorcester countiesinMaryland. FormoreinformationonInFocus

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Calendar

May16

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

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

CookbookClub— Callingallchefsingrades 3-5!SouthCoastalLibraryisworkingitsway throughsection641.5oftheDeweyDecimal system(that'sourcookbooksection!)We'll learnkitchenbasicsasweindividually choosearecipetocreateandbringtothe

nextsession(wemeetthe3rdThursdayof eachmonthat5p.m.).Aswelookaheadto tastingother student'sdishes,we'lllearn howtheymadethemaswellaswhatthey learnedfromtheirexperiencecookingat home.Todaywewillbepresentinglunch foodsandintroducingdinner&dessert recipes.Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. Eco-ClubInvasives— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingaclassat11:30a.m.:EcoClubInvasivesinYourHomeLa ndscape.The costofclassis$10formembersandnonmembers.Membersareadmittedfreeand non-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmittedfreetothe gardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationsfortheclasscanbemadeby goingtothewebsitehttp://www.delawaregardens.org/events.30220PineyNeckRoad, Dagsboro,DE19939.

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

May17

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

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SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May18

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

IntheGenes— TheSussexCountyGenealogicalSocietywillmeetattheLewes libraryat10a.m.,withaZoomoption available,aswell.Thetopicis“Locating VitalRecordsinPolandOnline,presented byJulieRobertsSzcepankiewicz.Sheisa genealogist,writerandspeaker,withnearly 30yearsexperienceresearchingherown family’soriginsinPoland,Germany,the U.S .andCanada.IfyouwouldlikeaZoom invite,emailprograms@scgsdelaware.org.

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysofthe townareondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabiliathrou ghthelate20thCentury.The museumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

May19

EternalVision— EternalVisionwillperform atSt.MatthewsBytheSeaforthreeshows —8:30and10:45a.m.,and6p.m.There isnocharge,butaloveofferingwillbereceived.

May20

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth Coas talLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupu ntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn

JusticeachievescertificationwithMaxwellLeadershipCertifiedTeam

JoAnnJusticeannouncedtherecent achievementofbecomingacertified memberoftheMaxwellLeadership CertifiedTeam.Thecertification,she said,marksasignificantmilestonein hercommitmenttoleadershipandprofessionaldevelopmentexcellenceatJusticeLeadershipDevelopment.

TheMaxwellLeadershipCertified Team,foundedbyleadershipexpert JohnC.Maxwell,offerscomprehensive trainingandcertificationprogramsdesignedtodevelopeffectiveleaderswho caninspireandinfluenceothers.

Throughtraining,Justicehasbeen deemedtohaveacquiredadvancedskills andstrategiesinleadership,including

communication,teambuilding,problem-solvingandbehavioranalysisconsulting,commonlyknownasDISC.

“ThisachievementenhancesJoAnn Justice’sabilitytoleadwithimpactand signifiesacommitmenttofosteringa cultureofleadershipandgrowth.”

Justicesaidsheisexcitedtoleverage thiscertificationtoimproveteamperformance,communicationandcollaboration,aswellasdriveinnovation,etc.

FormoreinformationaboutJoAnn JusticeofJusticeLeadershipDevelopmentandhowthisnewcertification willimpactitsservices,visitwww.johnmaxwellgroup.com/joannjustice.

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubevery Wednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperience levelsarewelcome.Formoreinformation,

call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Geor getown.

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

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

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Form oreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org. LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsfored ucationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCountyBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

Drop-Ins

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

WhoWeAre:

SussexKitchenismorethanjustakitchenspace–we’rea supportivecommunityandaprofessional-gradefacilityfor foodpreneurs.Ouraimistoprovideaseamlessplatform forindividualspassionateaboutfoodtostartorgrowtheir businesses. Withlicensedfacilitiesandexpertguidance, we’reheretosimplifytheprocessoflaunchingyourculinary venture.Joinusandbecomepartofathrivingcommunity dedicatedtoculinarysuccess!OperatedbySussexCounty OfficeofEconomicDevelopment.

HowtoGetInvolved:

InterestedinjoiningSussexKitchen?Simplyreachoutto usforatouranddiscoverhowwecanhelpyoukickstart yourculinaryjourney.

KitchenTours: Tuesdaysfrom9am-1pm Thursdaysfrom4pm-6pm 21179CollegeDr,Georgetown

MeetMariaof JamSessionsJams! Maria,likemanyothers,foundsuccess withSussexKitchen.Herstoryisatestamenttothesupportandresourceswe offeraspiringfoodpreneurs.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly ac ceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m .to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email george town.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262. PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLib raryhostsPawsfor

Certificate,BusinessLicense,Insurance

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

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

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

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtopl ay. Justsignthebookandwrite“FlipFive”next toyourname.

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

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

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

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

BeachSingles— BeachSingles55-Plusis hostingaMeet&GreetonThursdaysat Nick’sinOceanC ity,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 Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsa nd createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat OceanView’sBigFishGrillat5p.m.There willbenomeetinginJuly.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830,orvisit https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebook pageathttps://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstart promptlyat6:30 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— MarinersB ethelGMChosts 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,Wednesdayand Fridaya t10a.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. Beginnersclassestakeplac eat10a.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— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at 123WPineSt.,Georgetown. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

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abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoasta lLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

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

FreeHearingClinic— ShoreHearingwill beatFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoonfor

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

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.N ewmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

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

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

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof

freehearingtests,consultations,Otoscopic Evaluations,andcleanings.Appointments arerequired.Call(757)787-2311toset upanappointment.

May21

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

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

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everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmo nthatthelibrary.

Music

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionis free. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline ats elbyville.delaware.gov.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy—

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

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PoseidonFestivaltokickoff2024summerseasoninBethany

BethanyBeach’sPoseidonFestivalwilltake placeonMemorialDay weekend.Theannual eventmarksBethany’s officialstartofthe summerwithacelebrationoftheseaandinformationtoprepare thecommunityforpotentialcoastalemergencies.Eventswilltake placeattheBethany Beachbandstandand NatureCenteronMay 24-27.Alleventsare freeandsponsoredby theTown.

Thefestivitiesbegin onFridaynightwith theAlohaSummer Luaushowat7:30p.m.

“Thishasbecomean annualfavorite,withan excitingrevueofisland dancesandafireknife finale,”organizerssaid.

Theentertainment continuesSaturday startingat10:30a.m.at theNatureCenter(rain orshine).ScienceHeroeswillleadparticipantsonaninteractive treasure-huntingadventure.The eventisforeveryonebutisespecially gearedtofamilieswithchildrenages 2-10.

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Piratesandmermaidswillbefeaturedthroughoutthe2024PoseidonFestivalinBethanyBeachthisyear.

day.Adultsandkidsalikecancome dressedinsea-faringcostumesto participateinthecostume parade/contest.

musicalstyles—fromrock,blues,calypsoandska,tozydeco,jazzand funk—oftenwithinthesamesong,” organizersnoted.

Thisyear,piratesandmermaids willbefeaturedonbothSaturdayand Sundayfrom1to5p.m.CaptainJack andhiscrewwilltransformthebandstandplazaintoascenefromtheAge ofPiracyandthemagicalworldof mermaids.Therewillbepirateshows, alivemermaidtankandmultiple photoopportunitiesthroughoutthe

Trop-rockband3HourTourwill taketothebandstandstageat1and 3p.m.ThedaywillendwithaperformancebyEntrain,aMartha’s Vineyard-basedbandformedandled bydrummerTomMajorin1993 whileonhiatusfromtouringwith rocklegendBoDiddley.

“Entrainhasbeenpraisedforits abilitytoshifteffortlesslybetween

Sundayfrom1to5p.m.,theTown willofferactivitiesatthebandstand thataredesignedtosupporttheneed foroceanawareness.Attendeescan gatherarounda“g lamshell”forphotosandeducationalstorytimes.New Logic’saward-winningMarineScienceCampwillofferahands-onexplorationofsharks,seaturtlesand underseavolcanoes.TheMERRIn-

stitutewillhaveaninteractiveexhibitthat willillustratetheirrescueeffortsandmission ofconservingmarine mammalsandseaturtles.

From5:30to7p.m., localexpertswillmeet andgreetthecommunityandsharetipson whattodoinapotentialcoastalemergency. Lifeguards,policeofficersandemergency personnelwillbeon handtodiscussocean safetyanddistribute helpfulhandouts.

TheU.S.NavyBand CountryCurrentwill finishouttheweekend at7:30p,m.onSunday withablendofmodern countrymusicandcutting-edgebluegrass. Theseven-memberensembleemploysmusiciansfromdiverse backgroundswithextensivehigh-profile recordingandtouring experienceinthemusic scenesofNashville,NewYork,New Orleansandmore.Inthetraditionof countrymusic,eachmemberisa skilledperformeronmultipleinstruments.

OnMonday,theVFWPost7234 willhonorthetruemeaningofMemorialDaywithaserviceonthe bandstandat11a.m.

Formoreinformationandthe dailyschedule,visitwww.townofbethanybeach.comunderActivities, PoseidonFestival.

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THANK YOU

To the community and to all volunteers, businesses, organizations and guests who joined together to make this year’s 3rd Annual Beebe Brunch a huge success!

This year the Beebe Brunch raised funds for Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Campus: Emergency Department and Cancer Center!

RUBY SPONSOR Beebe Healthcare

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Mike & Debbie Burns

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Harvey Hanna & Associates, Inc.

The Christian & Julie Hudson

Family Foundation

Jerry & Jacque Kappes

John & Sharon Kennedy

Sara Larch & Richard Smith

Randy & Aphy Lennon

Thomas & Susan McElroy

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Steve & Susan Soulas

Dennis & Stacy Sullivan

Dr. Everett & Tamara Toomey

Garth & Maggie Troescher

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Wines, Beer, Spirits, Cocktails & Seltzers

DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublic LibraryinvitesDungeons&DragonsplayerstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5p.m. Newplayersaremorethanwelcome,so joinatanytime.Allcampaignsarestructuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay,sono stringsareattached,buttheydoplayevery week.Thisissuitableforages10and older.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351

May22

upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfu nfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

densishostingEdiblePlants—IdenitificationClassat11:30a.m.Thecostofclassis $10formembersandnon-members.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspay a$15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsforthe classcanbemadebygoingtothewebsite http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. 30220PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE 1 9939.

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

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

U.S.VicePresident s— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII

Learn&PlayMahjong— Thefourthclassof FrankfordPublicLibrary’snewMahjongsessionwillbeat1p.m.Thefirstsixweeksof t hesessionwillbeguidedinstructionfollowedbycoachedplayintheweeksthatfollow.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

May23

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or olderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (3 02)858-5518.

EdiblePlantsClass— DelawareBotanicGar-

LifeCoaching— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLifeCoachAndrewSchubauerat5 p.m.foracraftingexperiencebuildinga WheelofLifetounderstandmoreaboutlife andbalance.Youcanregisterbycalling(302) 732-9351oratfrankford.lib.de.us.

BloodDrive— ColdwellBankerRealtyof OceanViewandtheOceanViewBrewingCo. arehostingBloodforBrew24from1to6 p.m.Thisisablooddrive,andallwhodonate willreceivethisyear’sBloodforBrewt-shirt. Therewillalsobeadineanddonateeffortat therestaurantfrom11:30a.m.to7p.m., whereaportionofsaleswillbedonatedto theBloodBankofDelmarva.

May24

U.S.VicePresidents— Dr.BillGudelunas presents“SecondinCommand,”athreepartlectureseriesontheUnitedStates vicepresidentsovertheyears,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Inpartone

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29787SawmillDrive,Dagsboro GolfviewsandwalksontheIndianRiver Bay.This4-bedroom,2.5bathBayColony homehasitall.Newbamboo flooring,carpet,updatedbathrooms,lighting fixturesand kitchenappliances!Communitypooland clubhouseconvenientlylocatedacrossfrom theCrippleCreekGolfcourse!

$645,000(DESU2059974)

38854 Grant Ave, Selbyville, DE Enjoy scenic view and sunsets over the Assawoman Bay. This location offers deep water for larger size boats that want quick access to the open bay and ocean. 5BR/6BA, 3567sf home

$1,725,000 (DESU2050606)

(May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivilWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.so uthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May25

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

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

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go

STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth,May’skitfocuseson butterflies.Learnaboutthediverseworld ofbutterfliesandexperimentwiththeir habitats,dietandlifecycle.Kitsarefree andavailableforpick-upatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

ArtisansFa ir— TheannualArtisansFair,featuringhandcraftedartobjects,willbeheldat LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolfrom9 a. m.to3p.m.Artisanswillexhibitbothindoorsandoutdoors,showingtextiles,metalwork,fine-artpainting,glass,jewelry,pottery, photography,woodworking,sculptureand homedecor.AnoutsidefarmersMarketwill offerproduceandspecialtyfoodsfrom9 a.m.to1p.m.Therewillalsoberaffles, bakedgoods,musicandfoodtrucks.Admissionandparkingarefree.Proceedsbenefit thecollegescholarshipfundofSouthCoastal DelawareAARP.

BakeandBookSale— S t.Martha’sEpiscopalchurchisholdingitsannualBake andBooksalefrom9a.m.to1p.m.There willbehomemadetreatsandliterarytreasurestokickofftheseason.

May27

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

May28

DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublic LibraryinvitesDungeons&DragonsplayerstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5p.m. Newplayersaremorethanwelcome,so joinatanytime.Allcampaignsarestructuredarounddrop-in/drop-outplay,sono stringsareattached,buttheydoplayevery week.Thisissuitableforages10and older.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

May29

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— SouthCoastal Libraryisexcitedtobebackatthenature preserveforanotheroutdoorstorytime.We willmeetintheparkinglotpromptlyat10:30 amandwalktothebaytogetherforourstory time.Thiseventisbestsuitedforages2–4, howeverwealwayswelcomeolderand youngersiblings.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

CookingDemo:NewEngland— JoinChe f CharlesOppmanforafun,freecooking demonstrationseriesfeaturingfoodsfrom eachregionoftherU.S.Hewilldemohowto make3–6regionalinspireddishes.Handouts willbeavailabledigitallyonourwebsite.(May 29isourfinalsessioninthisseries.)Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE 19930.

SpotlightDelaware— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.foraSpotlightDelaware ListeningSession.SpotlightDelawareisa projectoftheLocalJournalismInitiative,a nonprofitorganizationdedicatedtostrengtheningdemocracyandcommunitiesby strengtheninglocaljournalisminDelaware. SpotlightDEwantstobuildthefutureoflocal newstoserveallDelawarecommunities. Theyarestartingwith“listeningsessions”— where/whatarethestori esyoucareabout, whyaretheyimportant,howaretheyshared —andhowcanwemakeanimpacttogether?Pleasejointhegroupforaveryspecialroundtablediscussiontohavelocalinput aspartofthisstatewideproject.Thisisin partnershipwithDelawareLibraries.Participantsreceiveagiftcardasathank-you. Free,forages18-plus,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoasta l Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

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

FinancialPlanni ngDuringRetirement— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5:30 p.m.eventfilledwithlearninghowtonavigatefinancialplanningduringretirement. Topicsthatwillbecoveredincludesocialse-

curityplanning,taxesinretirementandcash flowplanning.FindthemonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May30

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

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

AdultGames— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts “Let’sPlayGames:forAdults!”at1p.m.Join agrowinggroupofpatronstoplaygames in theCommunityroom.Gamesmightinclude dominoes,Scrabbleandcardgames.

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

May31

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,an danyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 BuildingRelationshipsWithFutureLeaders— AAUWishosting“BuildingRelationshipswithFutureLeaders”atThe Peninsulafrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.They willalsoannouncethe2024AAUW-CG ScholarshipWinners.

SummerPlanters— TheDelawareBotanic Gardensishostingan11:30a.m.class, presentedbyStephe nPryceLea,onsummerplanters.Thecostoftheclassis$10 formembersandnon-members.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsfor theclasscanbemadebygoingto www.delawaregardens.org/events.30220 PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE19939. LateSpringMeadowTour— Stephen PryceLea,theDirectorofHorticultureat DelawareBotanicGarden,ish ostingaLate SpringMeadowTourat2p.m.Thecostof thetouris$10fornon-membersandfree

formembers.Membersareadmittedto gardensforfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsfor thetourcanbemadebygoingonlineto theirwebsiteat www.delawaregardens.org/events.30220 PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE19939.

June1

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

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliarywillteachaDelawareBoating SafetyClassatGull’sWayCampgroundfrom 8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewhosuccessfully completethiscoursewillreceiveaDelaware Saf eBoatingCertificatebymail(thisisrequiredforboatersbornonorafterJan.1, 1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20perperson,or$50forafamilywithchildrenunder 18yearsold.Sign-instartsat7:30a.m.Preregistrationisrequired.Call(302)616-3175 oremailFlotilla1202@gmail.com.

PetAdoptionEvent— TheSouthCoastalLibraryishostingaBrandywineValleySPCA petadoptioneventatthelibrarybetween11 a .m.and2p.m.!Whetheryouarelookingfor apermanentadditiontoyourfamilyorwant tofosterananimalinneed,thiseventis purrfectforanyanimallover!Informationwill beavailableaboutotherwaysyoucanhelp animalsinneedorbecomeavolunteerat BVSPCA.Ifyouplanonadoptingorfostering ananimal,pleasemakesuretobring:Acurrentdriver'slicense(youmustbeover18

yearsofagetoadopt),necessaryfeesfor adoption,appropriatehandlingitemsforthe anim althatyouareadopting.Tolearnmore abouttheadoptionprocess,pleasevisit https://bvspca.org/adopt/adoption-info HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun wildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.!Eachtimetheymeet,they’llfocus onanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided. Free,forages6-10years.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de .usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.Parentsdonotneedtoregister butmustaccompanytheirchild.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

June1-30

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafree craftkittodecorateandassembleapinwheelandlearnaboutwindpower.Free, availableallmonthwhilesupplieslast. Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves.South CoastalLi brary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

June1-Aug.10

TeenArtShow— Youthages12–18areinvitedtoentertheiroriginal2D&3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibrary’s2024 TeenArtShow.Entrieswillbedividedinto twodivisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocal professionalartists.Thepublicwillalso voteonPeople’sChoiceAwards.Prizeswill beawardedat5:30pmonWednesday, July24,andartworkwillbeondisplayin theTeenRoomJuly10–Aug.10.Artand entryforms mustbebroughttothelibrary before3p.m.onJuly6.Guidelines/entry

formsareavailableintheTeenRoomorby visitinghttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

SummerReadingChallenge— Allages areinvitedtoearnprizesbyparticipating intheSouthCoastalLibrary’sSummer ReadingChallenge.Simplyread10hours betweenJune1andAug.6.SignupJune 1athttps://sussexcountyde.beanstack.org P aperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but thosewhocompleteonlineareeligiblefor raffleswithprizesvaluedat$50each! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE1993

June3

ChixWithStix— JoinJuliaatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.nextmonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Seewhatothersaremakingandgetinspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free,registerathttps://southcoast al.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

JewelryMaking— Inthisintermediate classatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m., RiaCarrarowillwalkyouthroughmaking yourownbraceletwithjewelry-making tools.Participantswillthendesignand maketheirownmatchingpairofearrings. Participantsshouldhavetakenajewelry classbeforeandhavesomeexperience. Free,allmaterialsprovided.For ages18 andup,please.Registrationopensat3 p.m.onMay28at www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.

June4

SwingDanceClass,1of3— Joindanceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafunandfree instructionaldanceseries.Thisserieswill focusonEastCoastSwingDance.Each90minuteclasswillbuildoff-oftheprevious one,soitisbesttoattendallthreedatesif possible:June4,7and11.Bringyourdance partner,orwewilldoourbesttopairwith youanothersinglepatronattheclass.Wear leather-soledshoes.Registrationisapprec iatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PuzzleTime— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.forsomerelaxingpuzzletime.We willhavetablessetupwithvaryingdifficultylevelsofjigsawpuzzles.Meetother jigsawpuzzleenthusiastsinyourcommunityandhelpuspiecethesepuzzlestogether.Wewillalsohavea smallpuzzle swap.Forages13andolder.Detailsand registrationareavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June4-6

SafeBoatingCourse— TheUSCoast GuardAuxiliaryisofferingaSafeBoating CourseattheOceanPineslibraryfrom6 to9p.m.Thecostis$20forallthree

evenings.Toregister,orformoreinformation,emailcgauxoc@gmail.comorcall BarryCohena t(410)935-4807.

June5

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteewill holditsmonthlymeetingatBigFishGrillin OceanViewat5p.m.ThisisaDutch-treat dinner,followedbyaspeakerandbusiness meeting.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movementandmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions!Held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Free,noregistrationrequired,b utparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us ChickensonDelmarva— JoanneGuilfoil, authorofmultiplebooks,hermostrecent being,ChickensonDelmarva:100yearsof flocks,farmsandfriends,willbeatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.togiveashort 10–15-minutepresentationonthehistory ofthechickenindustryinDelaware.Participantsmaythenvie watemporarydisplay ofphotographsdocumentingdifferentaspects,successesandtimeperiodsofDelmarva’spoultryhistory.Booksigningfor thoseparticipantswhopre-purchased ChickensonDelmarva:100yearsofflocks, farmsandfriends.Itisavailableatsome localbookstoresandonline.Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

Beach,DE19930

June6

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

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

PaintedDoorstopCraft— JoinartistJenell HartleatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m. forafunandeasypaintedbrickcraft.Wewill beusingacrylicpainttodecorateabrickwith abeachscene.Allmaterialsareprovided. Registrationisrequiredandopensat4:30 p.m.onThursday,May30,atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheS outhCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Fa ther’sDayPop-UpCards— Makeapopupcardforyourdadorthedad-likefigurein yourlifeatSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.! ForElementaryagechildren/tweens.Free, registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

June7

SwingDanceClass,2of3— Joindanceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafunandfree instructionaldanceseries.Thisserieswill focusonEastCoastSwingDance.Each90minuteclasswillbuildoff-oftheprevious one,soitisbesttoattendallthreedatesif possible:June4,7and11.Bringyourdance partner,orwewilldoourbesttopairwith youanothersinglepatronattheclass.Wear leather-soledshoes.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.uso rbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace

allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CellosofUnusualShape— Incelebration oftheupcomingCellofestinBethany Beach,(June9-16),EricaLessiewill showcaseherremarkable"CellosofUnusualShape"atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Wewilllearnaboutthearrivalof ScandinavianstotheupperMidwestand howtheytransformedthepsalmodikon (theirnativeinstrume nt),intoanewtypeof folkcello.Free,recommendedforadults, teens,andolderchildren.Free,registration isencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

June8

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:3 0a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

June9

ExpressionsofJoy— EpressionsofJoy HarpEnsemblewillperformatSt. MatthewsBytheSeaat6p.m.Thereisno charge,butaloveofferingwillbereceived.

June10

KitchenFoodSafety— Wouldyourkitchen passaFoodSafetyInspection?Diane Oliver,UniversityofDelawareCooperative Extensioninstructor,willaddress50food-

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LaurelAnn(Whitaker)Doty,70

LaurelAnn(Whitaker)Doty,70,a residentofMillsboro,Del,andformerlyofRockaway,N.J.,andEast Patchogue,N.Y.,wasquietlyembraced byeternalpeaceatherhomeonMay 3,2024.ShewasborninPortJefferson,N.Y.,onMarch8,1954,toJoseph F.WhitakerandPauline(Kaznowski) Whitaker.

Dotywasabeaconoflighttoall whoknewher;adevotedwife,mother, sister-in-law,mother-in-lawand friend.Hergentlespiritandcompassionatehearttouchedthelivesof many,leavinganindeliblemarkonthe worldaroundher.

Dotyandherhusband,Ted,metat SetonHallHighSchoolinPatchogue, N.Y.Sheearnedabachelor’sdegreeat TheStateUniversityofNewYork— Potsdam,withaconcentrationinthe departmentoftheatreanddance, whereherlovefortheater,musicals anddanceblossomed.Herpassionfor theartsinfusedherlifewithcreativity andjoy,enrichingthelivesofmany others.MemoriesofDotywillcontinuetoinspireandguideherfamily andfriendsinthedaysahead.

Dotywasprecededindeathbyher belovedhusband,ThomasElliott “Ted”Doty,in2011.Theirfamilies andfriendsarecomfortedthattheyare togetheragain.Sheissurvivedbyher son,NicholasC.Dotyandhiswife, Aline,ofMillsboro,Del.;herbrother, JosephG.Whitakerandhiswife, Sheri,ofFlorida;siblings-in-law, BernadetteDvorak,CharlesDotyand ChristopherDotyofNewYorkand NewHampshire;severalnieces, nephews,grandniecesandgrandnephews:andmanydear,life-long friends,includingAvaCollazo,with whomshesharedaspecialsisterly bond.

AcelebrationofDoty’slifewillbe plannedforafuturedate,tobedeterminedwhenfamilyandfriendswillbe invitedtocelebratehermemoryata pre-intermentgatheringwhereher earthlyremainswilljoinTedDoty’sin eternalrest.Herlifememorialwebpageisonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

LawrenceJ.

‘Larry’Dougherty,76 LawrenceJ.“Larry”Dougherty, 76,ofOceanView,Del.,passedaway onSunday,May5,2024.Hegrewup inPhiladelphia,gotmarried,then movedtoDelawareCounty,Pa.,and eventuallyretiredinOceanView, Del.

Hewasagreathusbandandfather.HewasintheElectricalUnion formorethan50yearsandlovedthe workandhisco-workers.Hewas alsoaverytalentedcraftsmanin manyotherareasandwasquitethe perfectionist.Itmayhavebeenon

Uniontime,butifheputitup,itwas notcomingdown.Hebelievedanythingworthdoingwasworthdoing right.

Doughertywasahugehistory buffandwaswell-versedinallareas ofhistory.Hewouldbethepersonto callifyouneededtophoneafriend aboutahistoricalevent.Hehada drysenseofhumorbutcouldbreak outinseriouslaughteratverysilly things.

Hewasadedicatedfamilyman, alwaysprovidingforhisfamilyand nevercomplaining.Heenjoyed spendingtimewithhisfamily,such asgoingtobaseballgameswithhis daughterCaroleynandwatching sportswithLarry,hisson.Headored hisgranddaughterandlovedwatchinghergrowintothebeautifulpersonshehasbecome.

Hesurvivedthreeserioushealth events,andhiswifesaidthedoctors couldnotbelievehowstronghewas andwhatgreatwillpowerhehadto recovereachtime.Heusedtosay thatGoddidn’twanthim,“butthis lasttime,Iguesshedid.Hefought thegoodfight,butthistimehelost. HeiswithGodatlastnowandfree fromallthehealthissuesthathehad enduredthroughtheyears.Larrywas myfriend,myloverandmylife,and Iwillmisshimeveryday.”

Doughertyissurvivedbyawife, twochildrenandagranddaughter. Hehasalargeextendedfamilyand helovedthemall.

Amemorialservicewilltakeplace atalaterdateinPennsylvania.Condolencescanbesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

RichardEarl‘Dick’Eckerd,79

RichardEarl“Dick”Eckerd,79,

passedawayat11:58p.m.onThursday,May9,2024,surroundedbyhis family.HewasborninBellfonte,Pa., onApril15,1945,toJamesWilson andRillaSheafferEckerd.

Eckerdwasbornwithanamazing giftofperfectpitchandwasachild prodigyonthepianoattheageof3. Hegraduatedwithabachelor’sdegreefromtheUniversityof Delaware,andbothmaster’sand doctoratefromWestVirginiaUniversity.HewasamemberofMensa International,whichrecognizesthose withanIQinthetop2percent acrosstheglobe.

Hebeganhisteachingcareerwith theIndianRiverSchoolDistrictin 1968andcontinuedtoteachwith thatdistrictformorethan30years, thenfinishedhiscareeratWashingtonHighSchoolinSomerset County,Md.Whileteaching,hewas themusicaldirector,choirdirector andorganistfornumerouslocal churches,musicaldirectorforseveral showsproducedbythePossumPoint Players,musicdirectorfortheMiss DelawareScholarshipPageant,musicaldirectorforSouthernDelaware ChoralSociety,andco-ownerand musicaldirectorforBaystarProductionsofRehoboth.

Asaformerstudentputit,“He wassomeonewhowaslookedupto, aforcetobereckonedwith,yethis warmthandpassionwerealways there.Hismusictouchedusall...”

Eckerdwasprecededindeathby hisparentsandbyhisstepfather, RobertATonon.Heissurvivedby hiswifeof56years,OlgaMarjorie MichelofSurabaya,Indonesia;his childrenMichelEckerd(andKathy) ofNorthEast,Md.,DaraEckerd Lewis(andDaniel)ofLutherville,

Md.,JenniferEckerdJerns(and David)ofOceanCity,Md.,and EliseEckerdDickerson(andTaylor) ofDover,Del.;hisgrandchildren MadelineandSophiaEckerd, ThomasandNicholasLewis,Elijah, MaizyandHarperJerns,andLinus andCliveDickerson.HeisalsosurvivedbyhisbrotherJamesW.Eckerd Jr.ofBethlehem,Pa.;andstepsister ReneeWittofMorgantown,W.Va. VisitationwillbeheldatSaint GeorgesUnitedMethodistChurch, 34337OmarRoad,Frankford,Del., onFriday,May17,2024,from11 a.m.to1p.m.Aservicewillfollowat 1p.m.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily saidtheywouldappreciatedonations beingmadeinEckerd’snametothe IndianRiverHighSchoolMusic Department,29772ArmoryRd., Dagsboro,DE19939.

JamesEdwardHarrington,75 JamesEdwardHarrington,75,of Frankford,Del.,diedThursday,April 25,2024,atAtlanticGeneralHospitalinBerlin,Md.Hewasbornin Washington,D. C.,sonofthelate RobertHarringtonandMargaret Ann(Flynn)Harrington.

HeretiredfromworkasamechanicfortheStateofMarylandand wasamemberoftheMooseLodge inRoxana,Del.

Harringtonwasprecededindeath byabrother,RobertHarrington.He issurvivedbyhiswife,EmmaMarie Harrington;abrother,ThomasHarrington;andtwosisters,Maureen CathellofBerlin,Md.,andKathleen PorterfieldofTennessee.

Noservicesareplannedatthis time.

Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

Aquacarebringsphysicaltherapytopatients

Noteverypatienthasaccesstomake ittoanofficeforphysicaltherapytreatment.Now,AquacarePTPluscandeliverphysicaltherapyinperson,athome, work,agymoralocalpool.

WithAquacarePTPlus,patientsreceiveprivateone-on-onetreatments withtheirtherapistinthecomfortof theirhomeenvironment.

WhoisrightforPTPlus?According toAquacarerepresentatives,theyinclude:

•Patientswhodonotwanttotravel toahealthcarefacilityorwhoareworriedaboutgettingCOVID,RSVor otherillnesses;

•Patientswhodonotdriveorwho donothaveaccesstotransportationbut whoneedphysicaltherapy(nothome healthcare);

•Patientswhoworkfromhomeand wanttheconvenienceofhavingphysical therapybroughttothemintheirhome orcommunity.

“OurAquacarePTPlusHomeVisit programrepresentsapioneeringapproachtooutpatientphysicaltherapy, extendingourservicesbeyondtheconfinesoftraditionalclinicsettings,”said AmandaAdkins,chiefstrategyofficer forAquacarePhysicalTherapy.“With thisinnovativeinitiative,we’rededicated tomeetingpatientswheretheyare, whetherit’sinthecomfortoftheir homes,theirworkplaces,oreventheir favoriterecreationalspots.Byoffering thesameexceptionallevelofcareand expertisethatAquacarePThasbeen knownforoverthepast26years,we’re ensuringthatourpatientsreceivethe

MAY Events

Sunday, May 19 - 4-8pm

Taste the exquisite flavors of the many Salted Vines local wines along with Charcuterie board choices

Enjoy the soft entertaining acoustic guitar playing of David Crites

Door prizes

Wine purchases available Canteen Bar will be open during event.

$25.00perperson

Tickets available at the bar during hrs of noon to close and at the door

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors!

supporttheyneed,convenientlyandeffectively.

“AquacarePhysicalTherapyPlusallowsindividualstoreceivephysicaltherapyserviceswithinthecomfortand privacyoftheirownhomesandcommunities.Wetraveltoourclientstoget thembacktolivingthelifetheylove.”

Patientsdonotneedtobeconfined totheirhometoqualifyfortheseservices.Aslongasthereisamedicalnecessityfortreatment,theymaybecovered byMedicarePartBandotherprivateinsurances.

SharonBaxley,PTA,recentlyjoined theAquacarePTPlusteam.SheisoriginallyfromColumbia,Md.,andhas morethan30yearsofPTAexperience. Sheisacertifiedkinesiotapingpractitioner,acertifiedhealthandwellness coach,andhasexperienceworkingwith avarietyoforthopedicandwomen’s healthconditions.Sheearnedherassociate’sdegreeasaphysicaltherapistassistantfromNorthernVirginia CommunityCollege.Shesaidsheloves totravel,gocampingwithherfamily, andexploretheoutdoors.

“I amexcitedtojoinAquacarePT Plusandtobeabletogiveone-on-one

andgoals,”Baxleysaid.“Itisnicetosee patientsintheirownenvironmentand tobeabletotailoraspecificroutine aroundtheobstaclestheyarefacing.”

AquacarePhysicalTherapyis women-ownedandphysicaltherapistowned.Theyhavebeenprovidingexpert physicaltherapyservicestocommunities inDelawareandMarylandformore than25years.

Specialtiesprovidedinclude:

•Orthopedicsportsinjuries

•Post-surgicaltherapy

•Pre-habbeforejointreplacement

•Fallriskmanagement

•ADLtraining

•Communityre-integration

•Lymphedemamanagement

•Pelvicfloortherapyforincontinence (bowel/urinary)

•Aquatictherapyathome(atyour pooloryourcommunitypool)

•Balance/vestibularrehab

•Neurorehab

•Lowback/spinal/chronicpain

•Driverriskassessment

•Golffitness(TPI-certified)

•Returntosportstraining. Calltoscheduleanappointmentat (443)359-0562.Learnmoreat

handlingquestionsandteachyouhowyou shouldhandlefoodathometoreduceyour riskoffoodborneillnessduetocontaminationwithharmfulmicrobes.Thiswillbe heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Free,registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-in'saccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Drop-InCraft— StopbySouthCoastalLibr arybetween4and5:30p.m.forsome craftingtimeforages13andolder.Choose fromthefollowingstations:CocktailUmbrellaWreath,WashiTapeBookmarks,ColoringStation,BucketListJars,Tie-dye (weather-dependentoutdoorcraft,participantsmustbringtheirowncottont-shirt.) Free,allmaterials(exceptshirts)provided. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

June11

SwingDanceClass,3of3— Joindanceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafunandfree instructionaldanceseries.Thisserieswill focusonEastCoastSwingDance.Each90minuteclasswillbuildoff-oftheprevious one,soitisbesttoattendallthreedatesif possible:June4,7and11.Bringyourdance partner,orwewilldoourbesttopairwith youanothersinglepatronattheclass.Wear leather-soledshoes.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://sou thcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouth CoastalLibrarywillchoosearecipefrom thesamecookbookandthenmakeand bringinthedishtosharewiththegroup. Thegroupmeetsat1p.m.Participantsare encouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes andhowtoimprovethem,aswellasth e bookitself.Thisclubisagreatwayforyou tomeetmembersofyourcommunityand trynewfoods!(BringTupperwaretotake homeleftovers.)Thismonth,wewillbe cookingfromTheCompleteSummerCookbookbyAmerica'sTestKitchen.Copiesof thebookwillbeavailableforcheckoutat thecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.A

Ocean Vayu

Sound Healing

May 19, 4pm

Beach yoga starts weekends 5/25 7-8am

Alpaca yoga June 1, 9-10am

Partner yoga

June 1, 3-4pm

referencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesareavailable.Free, forages18andolder,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de. usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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

June12

SummerBibleStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardwalkfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup!

Hello,Cello!StoryTime— Thisstorytime sessionforbirthtoage5atSouthCoastal Libraryincludesacraftprojectandbrief cellodemonstration,designedtoengage youngaudiencesandfosteranearlyappreciati onformusicandcreativity.Thisbeginsat10:30a.m.Therewillbeacello pettingzootoo!Noregistration,butparentsmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach two-hourmeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartr uecrimecase.Thismonth, we’lldiscussthedisappearanceofKyron Horman.Suggestedread(notrequired): BoyMissing:TheSearchforKyronHorman byRebeccaMorris.Free,in-persononly, forages18andolder.Registrationisencouragedandavailableattheirwebsiteat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

June13

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

One-on-OneGenealogyHelp— Lookingto traceyourroots?Notsurehowtoget started?NancyN.willwalkyo uthroughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com,andgiveyou personalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S. databases.Free,90-minutesessionatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registrationopens at2pmonFeb.8atthelibrary’swebsiteat www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.

LivingShorelines101— Witherosionand theimpactsofsealevelriseeffectingour shorelines,wehavealottoprotect!ThislecturebyDNREC’sOliviaAllreadwillcoverthe basicsoflivingshorelinesa ndhowtheycan beusedtoprotectandimproveyourproperty. FindoutaboutsampleprojectsinDE,availableresources,anduser-friendlytools.It takesplaceatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Registrationisencouragedandsetup byDNREC.Visitwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us formoreinformationandaregistrationlink. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302-8585518.

June14

ChillOutMatinee— Enjoyafreeadventure movie(PGorPG-13)onSouthCoastalLibrary’sbigscreenat1p.m.withfreeice creamorItalianice.Visithttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall302-858-5518for movietitle.Registrationencouraged,forages 10-17.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June15

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.Var-

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Monday, May 20

Second in Command: Part 1 3—4:15 pm

Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas for a three-part lecture series on the United States vice presidents over the years.

Tuesday, May 21

iPad & Apple Users Group 11:00 am—12:00 pm

Discuss new features, tips, & ask questions about Apple devices.

Wednesday, May 22

Story Time w/ DE Seashore State Park 10:30—11:30 am

Join Tyler with the DE Seashore State Park for a very special program called "Our Sensory Seashore".

Second in Command: Part 2 3—4:15 pm

Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas for a three-part lecture series on the United States vice presidents over the years.

Thursday, May 23

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm

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

Friday, May 24

Second in Command: Part 3 3—4:15 pm

Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas for a three-part lecture series on the United States vice presidents over the years.

Saturday, May 25

iousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.

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

FightFraud,ShredInstead— TheSouth CoastalLibrary,inpartnershipwithAARP Delaware,ishostingafreeshreddingevent inthelibrary’sparkinglot,startingat10 a.m.ThiseventispartofAARP’sfraudpreventioneffortsstatewide,andattendees willreceivefraudinformationandgiveaway items.Attendanceislimitedtothefirs t 250peoplewhoregister,andthereisa3boxlimitpercar.Registrationisavailable athttps://events.aarp.org/ShredBethany. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518.

June17

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathin g

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techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,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!)HostedbytheSouthCoa stalLibrary.

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

June18

iPadandAppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendthissupportgroupat SouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeet todiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andask questions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.

ExploreanEstuary— MaddieFox,EnvironmentalEducationSpecialistwiththeCenter fortheInlandBayswillpresentaneducationalprogramsuitableforadultsand

youngeradultsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Learnallaboutestuariesandtheirimportancetowater,wildlifeandourwayoflife! Thisprogramwillfocusonhowestuariesact ascriticalbuffersandhelpreducepollution andfloodingallwhileprovidinghabitatfor speciessuchashorseshoecrabsanddiamondbackterrap ins!Registrationisencouragedandavailableontheirwebsiteat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE

June20

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

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoin cluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat5:30pmonJune13 andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.

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AttackAddictioncampaignfocusesonavailabilityofresources

WithpressconferencesinGlasgow andGeorgetown,AttackAddictionthis weeklaunchedastatewidecampaigndesignedtoreducetheimpactoftheopioid crisisbyconnectingDelawareanssufferingfromsubstance-usedisorderand theirfamiliestotheservicesandsupports theyneed.Thebilingualcampaignbeginsasthestateisseeingasurgeinoverdoses,withDelawareStatePolice reporting125casesandfivesuspected overdosedeathsinSussexandKent countiessinceApril26.

The“We’veGotYou”campaignemphasizesthatallDelawareanshavearole toplayinpreventingopioidmisuse,addiction,overdosesandfatalities,andoffersaconnectiontothetreatmentand recoveryservicesthatthousandsof Delawareansneed.Incoordinationwith theDelawareDepartmentofHealth& SocialServices(DHSS),HelpIsH-

ereDE.comandtheDelawareHope Line,thecampaignoffersmultiplecontactpointsforindividualsandfamilies. Thecampaignisfundedthrougha $300,000grantfromDelaware’sPrescriptionOpioidSettlementDistribution Commission.

“WearegratefultothePrescription OpioidSettlementDistributionCommissionforawardinggrantsliketheone AttackAddictionreceivedtoproviders, advocatesandgovernmentagenciesin anurgentgrassrootsresponsetotheopioidcrisis,”saidBoardMemberJillFredel,whoismanagingthegrant.“We needtomeetindividualsandfamilies wheretheyare,andbeabletorespond withaccesstocarewhenpeopleare readytoreceiveit.Whilethecampaign’s messageissimple,ittakesabroadapproachtopreventionbecauseweallhave aparttoplayinreducingtheimpactof

theopioidcrisis.”

Thecampaignwillfeatureradio, print,digitalandsocialmediaadsin EnglishandSpanish,andalsomessaging inconveniencestores,atbusstopsand insidebuses,toreachasmanyDelawareansaspossible.Workingwithcommunitypartnersacrossthestate,Attack Addictionwillaskthemtosharethe broadpreventionmessages.Inaddition toconnectingindividualsandfamiliesto treatmentandrecoveryservices,thecampaignurgesDelawareansto:

•GettrainedonhowtouseNarcan andtokeepakitathomeorcarryitwith them.ToschedulefreeNarcantraining, contactAttackAddictionat(302)3655221orinfo@attackaddiction.org.

•Cleanoutexpiredorunnecessary medicationsfromtheirhomesanddrop offthosemedicationsatdesignatedcollectionsitesacrossthestate.

•Call911iftheyseesomeoneoverdose,knowingthatneithertheperson makingthecallnorthepersoninmedicaldistresscanbearrested,chargedor prosecutedunderDelaware’s911Good SamaritanLaw.

•Talkwiththeirkidsabouttherisks associatedwithdrugmisuseandunderstandthesignsofsubstance-usedisorder.

JoiningAttackAddictionmembers DonKeister,LizWatersandFredelat theNew CastleCountypressconference atAttackAddiction’sResourceCenterin PeoplesPlazawere:

•Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Long,cochairofthePrescriptionOpioidSettlementDistributionCommissionand chairoftheBehavioralHealthConsortium.

•KateBrookins,chiefofaddiction andtransitionservicesfortheDelaware DivisionofSubstanceAbuse&Mental Health(DSAMH).

•RonaldoTello,executivedirectorof theHispanicAmericanAssociationof Delaware.

JoiningAttack Addictionmembers DaveHumesandFredelattheSussex CountypressconferenceattheSussex CountyHealthCoalition’sofficesin Georgetownwere:

•PeggyGeisler,executivedirectorof theSussexCountyHealthCoalition.

•JohnRussum,administratorofLa RedHealthCenter’sBehavioralHealth Team.

Attheconclusionofeachpressconference,AttackAddictiontrainersprovidedfreeNarcantrainingandkitsto attendees.

Thosesufferingfromaddictionand theirlovedonescancalltheDelaware HopeLineat1-833-9-HOPEDE(833946-7333;visitHelpIsHereDE.com;or contactAttackAddictionat(302)3655221orinfo@attackaddiction.org.

Inthe11yearssinceAttackAddictionwasfoundedin2013byDonand JeanneKeisteraftertheylosttheirson, Tyler,toanaccidentalheroinoverdose, morethan4,000livesinDelawarehave beenlosttooverdoses.In2023,Delaware sawthefirstdecreaseinsuspectedoverdosedeathsinmorethanadecade,decliningfrom537liveslostin2022to527 in2023.

AttackAddiction,astatewidenonprofitthatisrunalmostentirelybyvolunteers,raisesawarenessofthediseaseof addiction,assistsindividualsandfamilies withinformationandresources,andsupportspeoplelivinginrecovery.Theorganizationownsfiverecoveryresidences inDelaware,connectspeopletorecovery housingscholarships,providesfreeNarcantrainingandeducationalsessions,advocatesforlegislation,raisesawarenessat communityevents,andoperatesaResourceCenteropentothecommunityat 210PeoplesPlaza,Newark.Tolearn moreaboutAttackAddiction,visitthe websiteat

https://www.attackaddiction.org/.

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FRIDAY

S.W.A.T.

(6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Hondo (Shemar Moore), Deacon (Jay Harrington), Victor (David Lim) and the team face their deadliest adversary yet when a cell of extremists look to make a mark by blowing up half of Los Angeles, potentially killing tens of thousands in this season finale.

Great Performances

(12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

During this exciting, new installment, singer Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including all-time audience favorites, like “I Am What I Am,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Will He Like Me?” and “Summertime.”

SATURDAY

149th Preakness Stakes

(11) WBAL 4:30 p.m.

You may not know how to box a quinella, but Thoroughbred racing’s best horses head to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes. The second leg of the Triple Crown hopes to field Fierceness, Sierra Leone and others.

I Am Bruce Lee (3) CW 8 p.m.

This 2012 documentary focuses on the legacy of actor and martial artist Bruce Lee with the help of numerous athletes, actors, directors and producers who worked with the legend. Includes interviews with his widow, Linda Emery, and daughter, Shannon Lee.

SUNDAY

2024 PGA Championship

(6) WBOC 1 p.m.

The best golfers in the world battle it out for the second men’s major of 2024 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., during the final round of the PGA Championship. Who out of the large field of contenders will lift the Wanamaker Trophy by the end?

Tracker (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

When two amateur storm chasers go missing in this season finale, Colter (Justin Hartley) is called in after the local police assume it was an accidental drowning. But Colter’s skills have him looking into a local resort with nefarious activities.

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MONDAY

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

There’s nothing like the sea air and a luxurious ocean cruise, so host Jesse Palmer has the 10 bakers create cruise-themed delights, including inner tube cakes and snorkeling-themed cheesecakes, for judges Carla Hall, Damaris Phillips and Duff Goldman.

Below Deck (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Aboard the St. David, things aren’t always smooth sailing. During this all-new episode, a picky primary tests Chef Nick’s food — and his patience. Meanwhile, on-board couples make plans to see if their “boatmances” can survive off the boat.

So You Think You Can Dance (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Following the eliminations of potential finalists like Avery Gay, Olivia Alboher, Roman Nevinchanyi and Braylon Browner, the competition is more cutthroat than ever as it reaches the final stretch. Only one can be crowned winner.

TUESDAY

Vanderpump Rules (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

If you thought one reunion wasn’t enough, restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump’s group of drama-producing staff are back for Part 2. Lala, Ariana, Katie, Sandoval and the rest of the crazy crew have things to get off their chest and want to clear the air.

The Voice (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

Sing like the wind, you gossamer-toned angels! In this season finale, judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay — and the rest of America — finally learn just which judge and singer will be crowned this season’s big winner.

Dee: Dee Tales Dr. Dee "Operation Pegasus" Dr. Dee: Alaska VetDr. Dee: Alaska VetDr. Dee "Tis the Season"

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American Experience (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

The latest installment of this docuseries delves into the Kerner Commission, whose 11 members where appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the riots that engulfed majority Black communities and urban centers across the U.S. in 1967.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Someone is about to become $1 million richer by the end of this episode as Jeff Probst has kept the castaways from killing themselves or each other just long enough to escape Tribal Council in this season finale. Who will be the final castaway standing?

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

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Above,IndianRiverseniorBrynnCrandellrunsherwaytovictoryinthe1600meterrunonMonday,May13,duringtheseconddayoftheHenlopenConferenceChampionshipatLakeForestHighSchoolinFelton.IRseniorpolevaulterAlexander Arnold clearsthebarat10ft.duringtheseconddayoftheHenlopenConferenceChampionship.

Crandellcapturestwodistancerunningevents

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Seniortrack-and-fieldstandout BrynnCrandellcapturedtwodistancerunningeventstohighlight theIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ andboys’performancesattheHenlopenConferencetournamentlast Thursday,May9,andMonday,May 13,atLakeForestHighSchool. Crandellwonthe1,600-meter eventwithatimeof5:15.61and

capturedthe3,200-meterracewith atimeof10:57.71.

SeniorteammateLillyJohnson turnedinathird-placeperformance inthediscuswithathrowof95feet.

JuniorTerraBerkheimerscored pointsinthehighjump,longjump andtriplejumpevents,asdidsenior pole-vaulterGraceRobinson.

JuniorZhenWuhighlightedthe boys’performancebytakingthird placeinthepolevaultwithaheight of11feetand6inches.Senior

AlexanderArnoldalsoscored pointsinthepolevaultevent. Theboys’4x100-meterteamof sophomoresWestonWernerand DavonHandy,juniorJayvion ChandlerandfreshmanSaviyor Bessicksalsoscoredpoints. Laterthisweek,theIndians willlearnwhichoftheirathletes qualifyfortheDIAAstatetournamenttobeheldonFriday,May 17,andSaturday,May18,at DoverHighSchool.

Sprucebank,RogersfinishsecondatHACs

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’tennisteamhashadanincredibleseason,andtheyhadaverystrong performancelastweekendattheHenlopenAthleticConferenceChampionships.

SeniorsEvanSprucebankand CalebRogerseachwentintothetournamentwithhighhopes,andtheyleft withtwoofthehighestfinishesin schoolhistory,bothtakingsecond place,atfirstandsecondsingles,respectively.Notbadforacoupleof guysthathaveonlybeenplayingfora littlemore thantwoyears.

“Ireallywentintherehopingand knowingthatIcoulddowell,based onhowmyseasonwent,”saidRogers, whoenteredtheHACshowcasewith a9-1recordinmatchesthisyear. “We’vereallybeenworkinghardin practice,pushingeachothertoget better,andithascertainlyhelped.” Sprucebankprettymuchechoedhis classmate’ssentiments.

“Wehavealotoffriendlycompetition,”admittedSprucebank,who,like Rogers,willheadtotheUniversityof Delaware inthefall.“It’sallingood funwhenwearepracticing.Neverany issues.Wejustwanttomakeeach otherbetter.”

RogerswastheNo.2seedatsecondsingles,havinggone9-1during theregularseason.Hisonlylosswas toCaesarRodney’sAyushPatel,6-3, 6-0.

Thingsstartedoffverywellfor Rogersinthequarterfinalsashe cruisedtoa6-2,6-0winoverMilford’sCadenIrvin.Inthesemifinals, Rogersgotouttoanearlylead,taking thefirstseteasily,6-0,onSussex Ac ademy’sDavidWanalista.Thetwo seniorsthenbattledbackandforth beforeRogerswasabletogetthesecondset,7-5.

Thatwouldsetuptherematchin thefinalsagainstPatel.Itwaspracticallyacarboncopyoftheirregularseasonmatch,asPatelonceagain posteda6-3,6-0winoverRogers.

“Heisverygoodanddoesn’tmake alotofmistakes,”Rogerssaidofhis matchversusPatel.“Itwasthesame scoreaswhenweplayedintheregular season,butIfeltmore competitive againstsomeofhisshots.Itwasa greatopportunitytogettothefinals andrewardallmyhardwork.”

SprucebankwentintotheHACsas thethirdseed,withan8-2overall recordintheregularseason.He startedoffwithaquarterfinalmatch againstSmyrna’sKevinLin.Sprucebankhadlittletroubleindispatching theEagles’seniorwitha6-2,6-2decision.

Inthesemifinals,Sprucebankde-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverseniorEvanSprucebankreturnsaforehandshotduringhisfirstsinglesmatchagainstPolytech’sElliotMilleron Saturday,May11,atCapeHenlopenHighSchool.Sprucebankwonthematch(7-5,6-2).

featedPolytech’sElliottMillerin straightsetstopunchhistickettothe finals.Muchlikehisteammate, Sprucebankwentupagainstastrong CaesarRodneyopponentinJason Moyer.TheCRseniorremainedundefeatedontheseason,witha6-3,6-0 winoverSprucebank.

BothIndianRiverdoublesteams wentintotheHACtournamentasthe fourthseeds,andbothwouldwrapup theirseasonswithfourth-placefinishesinthetournament.

TheDIAATennisChampionships getunderwayonSaturday,May18,at varioussites.Thefirsttworoundsfor firstandsecondsingleswillbehosted atSt.Andrews,whilethirdsingleswill beatOdessa.Thefirstdoublesbracket isbeinghostedatMiddletownHigh School,withseconddoublesplayingat AppoquiniminkHighSchool.The Saturdaymorningstarttimeis9:30 a.m.Generally,thetopeightseedsget byesinthefirstround,dependingon thenumberofentriesineachbracket.

ForthosewhomakeitoutofSaturdaysaction,thequarterfinalswillbe onMonday,May20,atSt.Andrews startingat3p.m.Thesemifinalsfor thesinglesbracketswillbeatSt.AndrewsonTuesday,May21,withdoublesalsoonthesamedayatOdessa. Thefinalsforboththegirls’andboys’ bracketswillbeonWednesday,May 22,atSt.Andrews.

The sensational sophomore setter contributed 13 digs and nine assists to help propel the host Indian River Indians past visiting Henlopen Conference rival Sussex Academy, 3-0 in their regular season finale on Wednesday, May 8. Hirn’s heroics enabled the Green & Gold to defeat the Seahawks by scores of 25-13, 25-16 and 25-19 and improve their won-lost record to 8-6 as they head into the DIAA playoffs.

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SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thedesperatesprintistheeasypart. WhatisconsiderablymorechallengingtoCalebRodgersisthementalapproachtowinningeachtennismatch.

“Beatinganopponentisn’tthe toughestchallenge—thatcomeswhen youwinthementalbattlesinyour head,”saidRodgers,athree-yearsecond singlesstandoutfortheIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’tennisteam.“Once you’vedonethat,tennisbecomesamagnificentsport.

“That’sbecausetheceilingforbuilding yourskillsissohigh,”Rodgers added.“Evengreattennisplayerscan keeplearning.Thebestplayersareno strangerstofailure.NovakDjokovic,the world’sNo.1tennisplayer,winsonly54 percentofhispoints.”

Rodgersrecentlydisplayedhisconsiderabletennisskillsetandpsychein thespotlightthatwastheHenlopen ConferenceChampionshiptournament,

onFridayandSaturday,May10-11,at CapeHenlopenHighSchool. HedefeatedMilfordseniorCaden Irvininstraightsets,6-0and6-2on Friday,andoutplayedseniorDavid WanalistaofSussexAcademybyscores of6-0and7-5inSaturday’ssemifinal. RodgerslosthisfinalsmatchtoCaesarRodney’sjuniorAyushPatel,6-3 and6-0,bringinghisseason’swon-lost recordtoanimpressive11-2.Thanksto thesilvermedalsearnedbyRodgersand seniorfirstsinglesteammateEvan Sprucebank,IndianRiverearnedeight points,tofinishinasecond-placetie withCapeHenlopen.

The impressivetennistalenthas compileda16-3won-lostrecordduring hisjuniorandseniorseasonsandhas beenamajorcogintheIndians’three consecutiveSouthernDivisionconferencechampionships,beginninginthe springof2022.

BothRodgersandSprucebankwill competeinthe2024DIAAstatetennis tournament.

Buildingnewtennisskills withdoggeddetermination

IRboys’tennisheadcoachNeilBeahansaidheisimpressedwithhow Rodgershassignificantlyimproved everyfacetofhisgameduringeachof hisseasons.

“Buildingthosenewskills,combined withhisdoggeddetermination,enables himtoweardowntheopponent,”said Beahan,whoearnedconsecutiveHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivision CoachoftheYearhonorsinthespring of2022and2023.“Whenwe’vediscussedstrategyinthefewsetsthathe haslost,hejustsays,‘I’llwin.’Andhe goesabouthisbusiness.Heistheleader oftheteam,alwaystakingthem throughwarmupsbeforematchesand speaking inteamhuddles.

“Healsoleadsbyexampleandattendseverypractice,”addedBeahan. “Heisalwayspreparedtoworktheentiretime.BecauseheandEvanSprucebankhaveeachenhancedtheirlevelof play,therestoftheteamhashadtofol-

IRboys’volleyballwinsregular-seasonfinale

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchooljunior defensivespecialistEvanForjanexplodedfor17assistsandfivekills, whilesophomoresetterZachHirn added13digsandnineassists,to propelthehostspastvisitingHenlopenConferencerivalSussexAcademy,3-0,intheirregular-season finaleonWednesday,May8.

IndianRiversenioroutsidehitter LuigiDotolialsocontributedtothe winwith11killsandsixdigs,while seniormiddleblockerGrason Howardaddedsixkillsandfourdigs.

TheIndians(8-6overalland5-5 inconferenceplay)defeatedtheSeahawksbyscoresof25-13,25-16and 25-19.

TheGreen&GoldbeganpreparationsfortheirDIAAstateplayoff tournamentopeneragainstvisiting Conrad,beginningwitha6p.m. openingserveonWednesday,May 15,afterCoastalPointpresstime thisweek.TheRedWolves,amemberoftheDiamondStateConference,werebringinga9-6won-lost recordintothepost-seasonopener.

TheIndians’boys’volleyballprogramhasreachedtheplayoffsineach

IndianRiver’sGrasonHoward(14)reactsafterwinningapointvs.Brandywineearlierthisseason.

ofitssixseasons.(Theentire2020 campaignwascanceledduetothe

COVID-19pandemic.)TheIndians capturedtheDIAAstatecrownin 2019and2022.

‘GrowtheSport’initiativecontinuesinIRSD

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itistheirmessageandmotivation12monthsayear:“Grow theSport.”ForBillCroaland SallyCraig,aswellasahostof others,thesportofvolleyballis stillnewtothearea,despitethe programbeingstartedbackin 2015fortheIndianRiverSchool District.Withtheirbestefforts, thesporthasgrownbyleapsand bounds,butitisstillnotoneof themainstreamonesthatkids gravitatetowardplaying.

“SallyandIhaveagoodteam ofpeoplethatwerelyontocontinuetobuildtheprogramfor IR,”saidCroal.“Likewehave talkedaboutbefore,‘Growthe Sport’isreallyourmantrayearroundwiththegameofvolleyball,fromhostingskills academiesforbeginnersandadvancedplayers,aswellascamps andthings.”

MostoftheeventsarecoordinatedthroughIndianRiver SchoolDistrictAdult&Community Edprograms.AccordingtoCroal,Matt Schifanoisthenewmaninchargethere and “hasbeendoingagreatjob.”

SummerBeachVolleyballClinicswillbeheldattheBethanyBeachPlaygroundSandCourt throughoutthesummer.Thisisjustoneoftheprogramstohelpattractyouthtothesport.

Thisspringseasonhasalreadyseen thestartofthebeginnerandadvanced volleyballacademies.Thebeginnersin grades4-6werehostedatJohnM.

ClaytonElementarySchool.Theyran forsixweeksthatstartedonApril17. Theadvancedclinicswereheldforfour weeks,whichstartedbackonApril25,

attheSouthernDelawareSchool oftheArtsgym,forgrades5-8.

Thereisstilltimetosignup fortheVolleyballAcademy SummerCamp,whichstarts ser vinguplessonstheweekof June10-13attheSelbyville MiddleSchoolgym.Itwillrun from9a.m.tonoon,forstudents ingrades5-8.

TheSumerBeachVolleyball Clinicswillbeheldatthe BethanyBeachPlaygroundSand Courtallsummerlong,on Wednesdaysfrom5:30to7p.m. Thatisalsoforstudentsin grades5-8.

Coachesthatareinvolvedin theseactivitiesincludeCroal, Craig,UrsulaBarrientos,Rich Kapolka,AmyHughesandAshleyRevels.

Forregistrationinformation, contactSchifanoat(302)4361000.

TheIRSDVolleyballAcademyprogramconductedby CroalandMicheleMurphyhas, overtheyears,seennearlya thousandstudent-athletesparticipatein thecampsandclinics.

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OldeTymersSoftballLeaguepostsWeek2results

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague wrappedupitsWeek2gamesinvolvingathletes60orolder.Games wereplayedonTuesday,May7, Wednesday,May8,andThursday, May9,ontheChurchofGodfields neartheintersectionofRoute113 andRoute26inDagsboro.

Herearetheresultsfromgames thatwereplayedTuesday,May7:

•B&ETire&Alignment16, TouchofItaly6

B&EbenefitedfromstrongpitchingbyRickDuncan,whoalsowent 4-for-4attheplate.DaveJanuchowski,AndyDiGiammo,Phil Pickeringeachsmackedfourhits. TOI’sEdWestrippedtwohits.

•LogoMotive11,Diamondblade Tileworks10

RodricMcKinnon’sgame-winninghitchasedMikeMcClatchey acrosstheplateinthebottomofthe eighthinning.ForDT,RichCornacchiniwent4-for-4,andJoeyRoyster went3-for-4.

•TownofSelbyville15,Coastal Chiropractic10

BrianReichleywas3-for-3and LouFederico,RussBowen,Mike Waldner,VinceDaleyandPatBoyle eachwent3-for-4forthewinners.

•CommunityBankDelaware12, TheOriginalGreeneTurtle8

CBD’s“D”wasthedifference, thankstorunningcatchesbyoutfieldersDaveGrimshaw,Warren LloydandDaveSrokaandinfielder MarkPotter’shelpinturningseveral doubleplays.

•AmericanLegionPost248, AmericanLegionPost285

BuckyWickleinandPaulLitwin pitchedimpressivegamesforPosts 24and28,respectively.

•BeachDetailing16,Atlantic Orthopaedics4

DT’sLarryReddingandCraig

Conovereachwent3-for-4atthe plate,whileBradGeistandLarry Reddingweredefensivestalwarts. PitcherJesseBarehurledfivescorelessinnings.SkyBrady,Wally SiegfriedandEdGoleeachripped twohitsforAO.

H erearetheresultsofgamesthat wereplayedWednesday,May8:

•LogoMotive11,Community BankDelaware5

LMeruptedforfiverunsinthe sixthinning.BobBureski,Buddy GriffithandMikeMcClatcheyeach went3-for-3tosupportthepitching ofChuckKing.

•EdwardJonesInvestments15, GiantofMillville11

EJ’sRickCornacchiniSlammeda three-runhomer,andRussBuffalo madeagreatcatchinrightcenterfield.GM’sJackKowalskidrovein severalruns.

•MillsboroLanes14,Townof Selbyville6

MLeruptedforsevenrunsinthe seventhinningtobreakopenaclose game,thankstokeyhitsfromKris Keller,MarkPotterandDaveHambletontosupportwinningpitcherEd Givens.RussBowenrippedthree hits,andRickDuncansmackedan RBI-double.

•CoastalChiropractic11,Warren’sStation11(8innings) MiquelIzquierdorippedatworunhomerandsmackedtwodoubles, whileRandyFalkmadeagreatcatch toleadWS.

Herearetheresultsofgamesthat wereplayedThursday,May9: •Warren’sStation18,Atlantic Orthopaedics11

Thewinnersexplodedfor26hits andbrokeopenaclosegamewith eightrunsintheseventhframe. SteveCareyhadfourhits,andJerry Foleyaddedthreesafetiesaspitcher JohnSmartearnedthewin.

•AmericanLegionPost2411, EdwardJonesInvestments4

JohnPalmisanoledtheextra-inningwinnerswiththreehits,and ChuckRhinehart,MickWolfeand RodMurphyaddedtwosafetieseach togivepitcherBuckyWickleinthe win.

•AmericanLegionPost2818, BeachDetailing10

BradGeistrippedagrand-slam homerunanddroveinfiveruns, whileFrankEdwardsaddedfourhits andfourrunsscored.MikeNovia addedthreehits,threerunsandthree RBIs.BD’sLarryReddingdrovein threeruns,andChuckCorrigan

rippedthreehitsanddroveintwo runs.

•MillsboroBowlingLanes12, TouchofItaly11

MBL’sRodMurphyrippedthe game-winningbasehitinthebottom oftheseventhframetogivepitcher EdGivensthewin.TOI’sMike O’Briensmackedfourhits,andBarry Mederricksparkledondefense.

•B&ETire&Alignment13,The OriginalGreeneTurtle12 BobBureskiwent4-for-4and slammedadramaticwalk-offthreerunhomeruntogivepitcherRick Duncanthevictory.Duncanalsohit athree-rundinger,whileAndyDigiammoandJohnO’Donnelleach hadthreehitsforthevictors.Joe Herrhitathree-runhomerandwent 3-for-4,whileKenPlacekwent4for-4andRonDillardwas3-for-4.

•DiamondbladeTileworks14, GiantofMillville13

DTwoninextrainningswhen BobRauschrippedawalk-offsingle. Theleaguewillcontinuetoaccept newplayerregistrationsthroughout theseason.Formoreinformation, visittheOTSwebsiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues/ 118816.

IRUnifiedtrack-and-fieldcompetesimpressivelyatconferencemeet

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiver HighSchoolUnified track-and-fieldteam competedimpressively attheHenlopenConferencetournamenton Thursday,May9.

Threemembersof thefirst-yearprogram’s squadplacedamong thetopthreecompetitorsintheirevents.

SophomoreBrayden Bennetchplacedsecondinthelongjump, withadistanceof13 feet,6inches.

JuniorElmerHernandezplacedthirdin thelongjump,witha distanceof13feet,2 inches.Healsoplaced secondinthe200meterdash,withatime of28.34seconds.

“Ourathletesgaveit theirall,”saidassistant coachLorianneSentman.“Braydenand Elmer’sperseverance paidoff.”

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•CarlaVarisco IndianRiver’sKe’NiyaMitchellplacesfirstinthemixed100-meter dashduringtheHenlopenConferenceonThursday,May9,atLakeForestHighSchool.

Inthe200dash, juniorDonaldLingo (34.59seconds),freshmanKe’NiyaMitchell (41.07seconds)and freshmanKatelynTaylor(42.07seconds) werestandoutperformers.Thatsame terrifictrioalsocompetedwithenthusiasm inthe100-meterdash. Lingorecordedatime of14.96seconds, whileMitchellwas rightbehindat17.21, andTaylorfinished withatimeof18.36.

Intheshotput, Bennetchrecordedhis furthestdistance,30 feet,7inches,totake fourthplace,just2 inchesshyofplacing inthird.Lingo’s longestthrowcamein at25feet,whilejunior TierraWhitefinished withamaximumdistanceof15feet,11 inches.

“TheUnifiedtrackand-fieldcoaching staffisimpressedwith

eachofourathletesandthegritthey displayed,”saidSentman.“Thisis everyone’sfirstseason,andweare learningtogetherandremainingunified!”

TheIRHSUnifiedtrack-andfieldteamwillcompeteattheDIAA statetournamentthisSaturday,May 18,atDoverHighSchool.

ThisistheIRprogram’sfirstseasonofcompetition.TheUnifiedbasketballteam—aperennialplayoff participant—hasbeencompeting sincethe2018-2019schoolyear.JamaalBivensistheheadcoachfor bothIRHSUnifiedbasketballand track-and-field.

UnifiedsportsrepresentsapartnershipbetweentheDIAAandSpecialOlympicsDelaware.Itcelebrates auniquebondbetweenstudentswith andwithoutdisabilitieswhocompete togetheronthesameteaminthe UniversitySportsDivision.Studentathletesmaintainamutualrespect foroneanother,gainingrespect,acceptanceandacelebrationforeach one’sstrengthsandchallenges.UnifiedSportsoffersfootballintheautumn,basketballinthewinterand track-and-fieldinthespring.

TimelyhittingbacksGrise’sthree-hitcompletegame

JuniorshortstopChaseRuley(1)contributedoutstandingdefenseandabase hittoIRbaseball's4-1victoryovervisitingAppoquinimink.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theykepttheirpost-seasonplayoff hopesalive.

Withtheseasonontheline,theIndianRiverHighSchoolbaseballteam answeredthebellwithoutstanding pitchinganddefense,nottomention timelyhitting.

JuniorcenterfielderTreyHilldrove intworuns,andjuniorsecondbaseman JackCapporippedtwohitsandreached basethreetimesastheIndians(9-8 overall)camefrombehindtodefeatvisitingAppoquinimink,4-1,onTuesday, May14.

TheIndianswerescheduledtofinish their regularseasonwithanon-conferencegameatDelmarvaChristianon Wednesday,May15,afterCoastalPoint presstimethisweek.

TheIndians’offensesupportedanotherpitchinggemfromsophomoreace DylanGrise,whopostedhisteam-leadingfifthwinoftheseasonafterstriking outsixandhurlingacompletegame three-hitter.Therighthanderhurleda six-inningno-hitterinhispreviousstart againstOdessaonMay7.

Trailing1-0inthebottomofthe fourth,Hilltiedthegamewithasacrifice-flyRBIthatchasedhometeammateTyWeber.

Oneinninglater,Hillgavethe Green&Goldtheleadforgood,2-1, withanRBI-singlethatenabledGrise toscorefromsecondbase.

TheIndiansaddedtwomorerunsin thefifthinningtotakea4-1leadona brilliantbuntsinglebyfreshmanoutfielderLandonFielsandanensuing Jaguars’throwingerror.

Grise,Weberandjuniorshortstop ChaseRuleyalsocontributedsafetiesto the seven-hitIRHSattack.

TheJaguars(8-10overall)tooka1-0 leadinthevisitors’secondonasacrifice-flyRBIbyseniorshortstopReynaldoCarrier.

HarriswrapsupIRgirls’lacrossecareerwith230goals IRSportsReport

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchool’sKylie Harrisclosedoutherrecord-setting highschoolgirls’lacrossecareerwith threegoalsina16-12losstoMilford onThursday,May9.Thesenior’shat trickeffortbroughthertotalgoals overfouryearstoaschool-record 230.

FreshmanChloeHarrisrecorded sixgoalsinthelosstotheBucs, whichbroughtherseasontotaltoa freshmanschool-record41.Thetotal eclipsedthemarksetbyhersister Kyliewhenshefirstdonnedthe green-and-gold.

JuniorLaurenStoddardscored twiceversusMilford,withJasmine Gutierrezpickinguptheothergoal fortheIndians.JuniorgoalieChloe Megeemadethreesaves.

TheIndiansfinishedthe2024 seasonwitha6-9overallmarkin headcoachLoganRyan’sfirstseason. Theteamhasplentyofyouth,with talentandpromiseforthefuture.

Boys’lacrosse

Indianscloseoutseason withlosstoPoly

Itwascertainlynottheseason thatheadcoachDaveSpencerhad envisionedforhisIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’lacrosseteam,but nonethelessthefinalresultswere whattheywereafteraseason-ending losstoPolytechonTuesday,May14. Thescorewas9-3infavorofthe Panthers,whichbroughttheIndians’ finalrecordto6-9.

TheIndiansendedtheseasonon afour-gameslide,whichincludeda 12-11losstoGunstonSchoolon Monday,May13.Nofurtherdetails oneithergamewereavailableasof CoastalPointpresstime.

Golf

Lydicearnsmedalist honorsagainwith35

IndianRiverHighSchool’sSarah Lydicisplayingsomestronggolf rightnowaspostseasontournaments

areabouttoteeoff.Thesenior cardedamatch-best35intheIndians’172-183losstoCapeHenlopen onWednesday,May8,toendthe regularseason.Thematchwasplayed atCape’shomecourseatRehoboth BeachCountryClub.

Sincereturningfrominjury,Lydic hasbeenherusualstrongself,earningmedalisthonorsforthelowroundscoredespiteIRlosingthe overallmatches.Depthhasbeenan issueallseasonlongastheIndians closedout2024witha2-12record.

TheHenlopenAthleticConferenceindividualgolfchampionships takeplaceonMonday,May20,at King’sCreekCountryClubinRehobothBeach.Theraindateforthe eventisWednesday,May22.Tee timeisscheduledfor8a.m.

TheDIAAStateGolfChampionshipsarescheduledfortwodays, beginningonTuesday,May28,and concludingonWednesday,May29, attheMapleDaleCountryClubin Dover.

Girls’tennis Indianscompetein HACTennisChampionships

TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’tennisteambattledagainst sometoughopponentsinthefirst roundoftheHenlopenAthletic Conferencetennischampionships lastweekendatCaesarRodneyHigh School.UnfortunatelyfortheIndians,allfiveoftheirmatcheswere earlyexitsfromthetourney. SeniorIsabellWisniewskihadthe bestdayoverall,comingupjustshort inahard-fought6-3,6-4lossto CapeHenlopen’sSiaPatel. Atseconddoubles,theIRduoof EmeliaWelchandSaraDeeryfellin straightsets,6-2,6-0,toSmyrna’sIsabellaManciniandChanningBaker.

RagonescorestohelpIRgirls’soccerblankhostLaurel,4-0

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SeniordefenderGabriellaRagoneconnectedforherfirstgoaloftheseasonto helptheIRgirls’soccerteamdefeatHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionrival Laurel,4-0,onMonday,May13.

RagonehitthebackoftheBulldogs’net withthreeminutesleftinthegameona passfromteammateAvaQueschenbachto finishtheday’sscoring.TheIndians,who endedatwo-gamelosingstreakduring whichtheysufferedconsecutiveshutouts, snappeda186-minutegoallessspanwhen sophomoremidfielderReeceForreyconnectedforhersecondgoalofthecampaign withanassistbysophomoreforwardKamdynShockleyfourminutesintothematch. JuniorforwardLillyannMerrickadded herthirdmarkerinthe38thminute,onan

assistbyseniordefenderShailynCarney,to giveIRa2-0intermissionlead.

LeadingscorerEllaPetersonnettedher team-leadingeighthgoalonanassistby Shockleyinthefirstminuteofthesecond half,tomakeit3-0.

SeniorAlexDavidsonandfreshman CatherineBuntingsplitthegoalkeeping dutiesforIRHS.

TheIndians,whoimprovedto8-5-1 overall,werescheduledtofinishtheirregularseasonwithanon-conferencematchat MiddletownonWednesday,May15.The openingkickwassetfor6:30p.m.

Appoquinimink2,IndianRiver0

AlexDavidsonwantedtowin.

Theseniorgoalkeepermarkedthe occasionofherfinalregular-season appearanceonhometurfbymaking

impactonmeandmytennismentality,” theseniorstandoutadded.“Becauseof him,Ihavelearnedtoplaysmarterand thinkmorepositively.”

severalspectacularsaves,includinga handfulatpoint-blankrange.

Thatcompetitivefirekeptthe teaminagamethatwasdominated byDivisionIpowerAppoquinimink onSaturday,May11.

Davidsonfinishedthematchwith 11stopsaftertheIndianswereoutshotbya13-4marginintheirsecond consecutive2-0loss.

TheIndians,whosegoallessstreak reached182minutes,struggledto generateanythingresemblinganenergeticattackuntilabriefspurtof energyinthegame’sfinal10minutes.

SophomoreAppomidfielderYasmineWrightbrokeascorelesstie witha15-yardshotinthe30th minute.TheJaguars(9-2-1)added insurancewithamarkerfromclose

rangeoffthefootofsophomoreattackKelsieBeatlethreeminutesinto thesecondhalf.

SouthernDivision championshipupdate

TheIndiansareoneofthreeteams —alongwithDelmarandSussex Academy—thathavefinishedtheir SouthernDivisionscheduleswithidentical4-1records.IRdefeatedDelmar, whichbeatSussexAcademy,who shutouttheIndians.

Thedivisioncrownwillbedeterminedbytheteams’won-lost-tied recordsagainstcommonopponents.

Thesametriofinishedtiedforthe SouthernDivisioncrownayearago, withSussexAcademywinningthe tiebreakerin2023.

lowsuittotryandkeepupthepace.”

Awayfromthetenniscourt,Rodgers isanoutstandingstudentandholdsa parttimejob.

“Idon’tknowhowhedoesit,”said hiscoach.“Heisalsoakindandcompassionateperson.Iwillsincerelymiss hispresenceandmaturityontheteam nextyear,andIwishhimsuccessinhis futureendeavors.Iknowhe’llplaytennistherestofhislife.”

Theadmirationismutual.

“Asacoachandteacher,heisfantastic,”saidRodgers.“Hedoessomuchfor ourteam.Iamverygratefultohim,becausehehasdevotedmuchofhistime andenergytomyimprovement,andto theoutstandingplayofourteam.

“Inaddition,coachJoshSpiers,one ofthetennisprofessionalsatSea ColonyResort,hasalsohadaprofound

Hisfavoriteactivityinfreetime

Rodgersadmittedthatplayingtennis ishisfavoriteactivitywheneverhehas somefreetime.

“AndplayingforIndianRiverHigh Schoolisanhonor,”saidthe5-foot-11 senior.“Idomybesttohelpotherswith improvingtheirgames.Ihadthesame challengeslessthantwoyearsagoas someoftheplayersdonow.I’monlytoo happytohelpmyteammates.”

TheresidentofDagsborobegan playingtennisatIRHSduringhis sophomoreyear,inthespringof2022, andhasdevotedcountlesshourstoimprovinghisgame.

“Thishasincludedplayingatleast threetimesaweekduringtheoff-season,takinglessonsatSeaColonyRe-

sort,andwatchingprofessionalsplay online,”saidRodgers,whohasalso playedfootballandsocceratIndian River.‘Iamnotnearlythebestinthe area,butIcertainlyhaveimprovedconsiderablyduringthelasttwoyears.”

Rodgerssaidheappreciatesthesupportthathismother,JenniferRodgers, father,KeithRodgers,andhisentire familyhasgivenhim.

“Myfolkswilloftenpayfororhelp

me withtennislessons,andthey’veattendedmygameswheneverpossible,” hesaid.“Myfriendsarealsoverysupportive.“Theyattendmatcheswhen possibleandcomplimentmeonmy moreimpressiveshots.”

Whilehesaidhewasstillundecided aboutwherehewillbeginattending collegethiscomingfall,Rodgerssaidhe wantstomajorinbiomedicalsciencesas partofapre-medcurriculum.

LEGALS

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from Jeanette Taranto to be granted a variance related to setbacks (§ 210-13(E)(1)). The property is zoned High-Density Residential/Residential Planned Community (HR/RPC) and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-16.00-2025.00.

CP 20240517 1T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from Weis Markets, Inc. to be granted variances related to signage (§ 210-18(H)(4)). The property is zoned highway commercial (HC) and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number of 233-5.00-115.17.

CP 20240517 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

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

Estate of David L. Achey Jr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of David L. Achey Jr. who departed this life on March 8, 2024, late of Harbeson, DE were duly granted unto David L. Achey III on May 9, 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 8, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: David L. Achey III 7104 Holly Glen Ct. Stokesdale, NC 27357

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 202405017 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: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

FENWICK ISLAND VOTER REGISTRATION REMINDER

Important Dates:

Voter Registration Deadline – July 3, 2024 Election Day – August 3, 2024, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Who Can Register:

U.S. citizens living in Fenwick Island. Anyone otherwise qualified who will be 18 years old by Election Day. Any property owner as of March 1, 2024.

How to Register:

Complete the Voter Registration Form which can be found on the town website fenwickisland.delaware.gov or stop in Town Hall. Return your completed Voter Registration Form with the necessary proof of identity to the Town Clerk at, 800 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, DE 19944 or call 302-539-3011 x 203 for further information.

CP 20240517 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

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: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

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit, hear and hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter that the application may be heard, at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, for the application submitted by James E. Killeen concerning residential real property located in the HighDensity Residential/Residential Planned Community (HR/RPC) zoning district at 31246 Olney Way, Millsboro, Delaware 19966, identified as Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 133-16.00-2057.00, (1) appealing, pursuant to Section 210-58.C of the Zoning Code, the Building & Code Official’s denial of a building permit; (2) appealing, pursuant to Section 210-58.C of the Zoning Code, the Building & Code Official’s issuance of a notice of violation of the Zoning Code; and/or (3) requesting a variance from Section 210-36 of the Zoning Code.

CP 20240517 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.

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

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

2024 WATER QUALITY REPORT

BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT

434 Collins St., Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930

PWS ID# DE0000556

April 29, 2024

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 (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

Your water is groundwater that comes from the confined Manokin aquifer and confined 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

Overall, Bethany Beach Water has high susceptibility to nutrients, a high susceptibility to pathogens, a high susceptibility to petroleum hydrocarbons, a high susceptibility to pesticides, a moderate susceptibility to PCBs, a moderate susceptibility to other organic compounds, a moderate susceptibility to metals and, a moderate susceptibility to 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 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, 800426-4791.

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) 5398011. We hold meetings the third Friday monthly at Town Hall 214 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930. We Want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.

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. Bethany Beach 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: Sean Cooper 214 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930 (302) 539-8011

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.

Unit Descriptions

Term Definition

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

ppbppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L)

pCi/LpCi/L: picocuries per liter

NANA: not applicable

Important Drinking Water Definitions

TermDefinition

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.

Continued from page 75

LEGALS

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

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

MRDLGMaximum 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

The EPA uses the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) to collect data for contaminants that are suspected to be present in drinking water and do not have regulatory standards set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The monitoring provides the EPA and other interested parties with nationally representative data on the occurrence of contaminants in drinking water, the number of people potentially being exposed, and an estimate of the levels of that exposure. These data can support future regulatory determinations and other actions to protect public health.

The Bethany Beach Water Department is glad to announce that the test results are non-detect for all contaminants tested.

We, at Bethany Beach Water Department, 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 like, and our children’s future.

This CCR Report was prepared in collaboration with Delaware Rural Water Association and Bethany Beach Water Department. CP 20240517 1T

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CLASSIFIED RATES

Line ads: $8.25 for 20 words, 25¢ per add’l word. Display ads: $8.50 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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4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE

trailer tags. All good dates. T5522, T4997, T7394. Starting at $600 302-542-9500

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300

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. $60 410-939-7714

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 $150 302-436-9133

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. 410-228-8437 CompassionPlace.org

DK GREEN CANVAS Bimini top. 36w x 42h x 24L. Excellent Cond, $120 443-373-1550

6 GAL MARINE GAS TANK Portable, choice of ttings. Moeller. $40 302-542-9500

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 X3 trolling motor. Asking $4k. Call or text 240-688-2415

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

BOAT PROPELLOR Michigan 4-blade stainless right-hand. 14 3/8 x 18 Apollo XHS #993204. Fits most 115-300 hp. Like new. REDUCED! $300 302-542-9500

BOATING, FISHING,RODS

REELS & MISC. Surf or Bay shing. Assorted Varieties & reasonable prices. Call 302-537-3880

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

SURF FISHING ROD $25 Call 410-310-6633

(LARGE TV WITH BUILT IN DVD/VHS players, plus chest of drawers full of movies. $200 cash. 302-947-1863

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

FREAKY TIKI BEACHWEAR SHOP on the Boardwalk is looking for employees. Please call 302-567-1203

OC HAIR & NAIL STUDIO Now accepting applications for full or PT NAIL TECH & HAIR STYLIST. Sign on bonus w/established clientele. Please call 410-5247606 for interview.

the

Ocean Aviation Flight Academy seeks Office Manager

Growing Flight Academy with campuses in Berlin Maryland and Georgetown, Delaware seeks office manager for our Georgetown Campus. Professional friendly environment. F/T Year Around Position. Responsibilities include student interaction, dispatch, check-in of flights, record keeping, filing retail sales and keeping offices neat and clean. Must be professional, customer oriented and proficient in data entry and have good computer skills. Previous office or educational experience necessary. Please forward resume to mfreed@flyoceanaviation.com

We prefer initial contact be through e-mail only. Qualified applicants will be contacted for in-person interviews.

FIELD MANAGER

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, MS Word and Excel, Outlook, and marketing skills. Bi-lingual & Strong Math Skills are a plus.

OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive

FORMAL DINING ROOM

SET. 6 chairs, Oval table, Glass china cabinet. Pecan Color. $600 cas. 302-947-1863

ROSEVILLE VASE Beautiful light green color. 15in tall. Vase # 128. $150 cash.

302-947-1863

USED FURNITURE Good condition in Ocean View. Call for more info. 301-816-0503

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. 302-539-9656

4 MIRRORS 2 Fancy shell. $25 - $150. Call for more info. 302-616-1267

LA-Z-BOY RECLINER Black, leather. 38”h x 27”w. Seat: 23” x 19”. Great for small areas. Back removable for easy moving. $175 302-537-5148

6-YEAR-OLD, ALL LEATHER 2-seater recliner sofa. Beige. Excellent condition, rarely used. REDUCED $275. 302-436-9133

LAWN ROLLER Craftsman water ll. Man or tow. Good shape. $25 302-829-8399

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

HAILO L/100 PRO ALUM. Stepladder 8ft New in Box. Reg $279 Now $175 302-539-4367

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

RACCOON TRAP Safeguard. REDUCED! $30 302-897-4914

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

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498 MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

OASIS SPACE UPRIGHT

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

LADIES JEANS/ SLACKS/CROPS. Various brands. 10 pairs, size 8. $35 takes all. 443-926-4174

LADIES JEANS/ SLACKS/CROPS. Chico’s size 0.5/reg size 6. 13 pairs, great shape. $50 takes all. 443-926-4174

POTTERY WHEEL $100. 240-328-2188

BBQ GRILL TOOL SET $25 Call 410-310-6633

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: 302-258-3741

FOLDING MASSAGE TABLE with travel bag. $45 410-939-7714

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

for commercial kitchen. All stainless. Like new. REDUCED! $40 302-897-4914

SouthernExposure 302.539.8606 Pleaseleavemessage.

LANDSCAPERS

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

If you havetheHOP (happy, optimistic, and positive)attitude, please send yourresumeto beschebiz@comcast.net.

PARAGON ARCTIC BLAST

snow cone machine with top-mount ice shaver. REDUCED! $150 OBO 302-897-4914

BRUSHED NICKEL

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

NEW, BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $15 410-310-6633

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 certi ed. 70-90 lb dog. 40”l x 27”w x 30”h. $70 302-542-9500

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

MOREY BOOGIE MACH 10

vintage. Very good condition. $50. Churchill nslarge. Excellent condition. $30 Call 302.569.2464

LADIES SCHWINN Hybrid 7 -

Speed low step through bike. Like new, ridden 10 times, kept inside. $385 443.926.4174

ADULT BIKE HELMETS $10 each. 443-373-1550

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

HUFFY BEACH CRUISER

Men’s. Western Flyer Beach Cruiser girls’ bike. Both have some rust; REDUCED! $35 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

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

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169

SMALL GROUP OF HUNTERS seeking Hunting or Vacant property for upcoming season. Call Chuck at 410-9246692

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BETHANY BEACH AREA

Mature Single Female to share 2BR/2.5BA townhome, fully furnished, washer/ dryer, pool. Aprox 10min to Beach. No pets. Good credit, 1yr lease req. Avail. June 1st $940/mo + util., 1st, last, + deposit. Leave message/text 678-249-5312

2BR/1.5BA Furnished, beautiful unit, new appliances, with bonus room for of ce. Community pool & tennis. MUST SEE! Avail. Aug. 1st $2,400 a month. Call Ron for more info. 302-567-1203

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.

Milo’s Haven, Frankford: Brand new 4BR/3.5BA end-unit villa. $2,495 per month + utilities.

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. $2,395 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.

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

LARGE BEDROOM, PRIVATE BATH & LIVING ROOM

Single female preferred. Full house privileges. Quiet, waterfront, Ocean View community with dock and kayak.

$900/month incl. util.

240.899.8525

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 302-682-7765

WALK TO THE BOARDWALK! 1BR furnished apartment in Bethany. Seeking 1 person only for 1-year lease. No pets.

$1,250/month, includes all utilities.

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Havefun!

❏ 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

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

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE

RAIN OR SHINE

Hunters Run Community Yard Sale! Sales are in the Alleys behind homes. Lots of Good Things, and Plants too! Look for signs.

8 Avondale Dr, Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 12

RAIN DATE: 5/19

Fairway Village Community Sale! Ocean View 19970, Entrances on Central Ave, and Beaver Dam Rd

❏ Sat., May 18 8 -1

RAIN DATE: 5/25

❏ Sat & Sun., May 18 & 19 9:30-5pm RAIN OR SHINE

Contents of 2 sheds full of Tools and much more!

At the Antique Junction. Church Street next to Railroad Tracks in the Town of Selbyville

❏ Sat & Sun., May 18 & 19 8 - 1 RAIN OR SHINE

Shed Clean Out! Tools, Snowblower, Gardening, Household Items, and more. 37112 Hudson Rd Selbyville, DE 19975 RT54

NOT THIS WEEK

❏ FRI., May 24 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

!FRIDAY ONLY! Mens and Womens gently used clothes & shoes, Beach Hats, Home Decor, Decorative Flags, Curtains and Bedding, Plus Much More! 37032 Pintail Drive, Swann Keys, Selbyville

❏ Sat & Sun., May 24 & 25 9 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE

Yard Sale 32365 Powell Farm Road Frankford. Household Items, Clothes, Craft items, Handcrafted Jewelry, items used to make jewelry, Metal stamping tools, Mesh ribbon, Fishing items, and much more!

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 2

Dogwood Estates Community. Tools, Furniture, Clothing, Etc. Located off Vines Creek Road (RT26) at Brafman Family Dentistry. 31216 Dogwood Estates Drive Dagsboro DE 19939

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Vintage Treasures, 100’s of Hankies, Books, Dolls, Toys, Art, Native American Baskets, Fashion, Textiles, China, and Clothing. Bethany Preserve 30921 Fresh Pond Drive, Ocean View DE, 19970

❏ 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.

❏ Sat., May 18 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 18 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Bethany Preserve Community. GOLF! GOLF! GOLF! Hundreds of clubs - sets - push carts - training - shoes - headcovers, Bike, Womens Clothes, (small), Rockwell Plates, Bissell Pet Vac, Beach Chairs, Wooden Benches, Storage Cabinet, PC Monitor, Comforters/Bedsheets, Housewares, Trash Cans, Ryobi Cordless Tools, Power/Hand Tools, Ladders, and Electrical Supplies!

30934 Fresh Pond Drive, Ocean View, 19970

❏ Sat., May 18 9 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE

Just Jeans Junk. Street Strider, Furniture, Jewelry, Clothes etc.

38163 Martins Way, Ocean View, 19970

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE

Community Yard Sale! Bethany Glen, off Route 26. Across from Turtle Walk. Please do not park on lawns.

❏ Sat., May 18 8 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE Banks Harbor Retreat Community Yard Sale! 37327 Main Street Ocean View DE, 19970

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE Community Wide Yard Sale at Keen - Wik On The Bay! Selbyville 19975. Lighthouse RD/54 next to Bayville Shopping Center

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Bay Colony Community - 350+Homes! GPS ref 29467 Colony Lane, Dagsboro 19939. Off Irons Lane. Last 2 Entrances.

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Bay Colony Community - 350+Homes! GPS ref 29467 Colony Lane, Dagsboro 19939. Off Irons Lane. Last 2 Entrances.

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12 RAIN DATE: 5/26

Woodland Park Community 14 Holly Lane Ocean View 19970

❏ Sat., May 25 8am - until... RAIN DATE: 6/1

Multi Family Yard Sale! Grey Road Dagsboro 19939 No Early Birds

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Bay Colony Community - 350+Homes! GPS ref 29467 Colony Lane, Dagsboro 19939. Off Irons Lane. Last 2 Entrances.

❏ Sat., May 25 8 -1

RAIN DATE: 6/8

Large Community Yard Sale! At Intersection of 9 Foot Rd & Hickory Hill. GPS 32654 Hickory Hill Rd, Millsboro DE 19966

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 3

RAIN OR SHINE

Annual Multi Family Yard Sale! Furniture, Bikes, Toys, Kids, Books,

Household Items, DVDs, Puzzles, Beach Toys & Accessories, Pool Floats, and fill a bag of clothing for $5. Lemonade Stand! 31478 & 31482 Railway RD Ocean View DE, 19970

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

RAIN DATE: 5/19

Fairway Village Condos 19970 GPS 109 Oakmont Drive. Across from Bear Trap Dunes

❏ Sat., May 18 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.

RAIN DATE: 5/26

Downsizing! Quilts, Collectibles, much “stuff”. 34364 Indian River Drive Bay Colony 19939

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. See you later: Years ago, an orangutan at the San Diego Zoo used a tree branch to _____ (and then he showed the others apes how to do it, too)

5. An Olympic swimmer wins one when he breaks the world record

6. Oops!: It's what a light bulb will do if it hits the oor

10. It's what workers do when they're on their lunch break

11. Think rink: Skating on a frozen pond can be dangerous because the ___ could break

12. Home sweet home: A cowboy's animal that breaks into a gallop when he sees the stable

14. It's the tool you would use to split a log

15. A safecracker can gure out the combination that opens a _____

17. Nursery rhyme time: Jack ____ down and broke his crown

19. If a store is o ering shoppers a price break, the prices are ____

21. To look at another person without losing eye contact

23. What eggs do when a chick breaks out

24. Time out: It's the last vacation break for students before the end of the school year

Parents Down

2. Performer in a breakout role (or shape of a ve-armed " sh" at the bottom of the sea)

3. He's the pro that can make a hockey player smile after an injury

4. Sport whose players get to sit on the bench during

time out

6. While breaking this pasta in half makes it cook faster, Italians traditionally prefer to leave it long and twirl it around a fork

7. If I could talk, each day I'd say, "Breakfast is on me." What am I?

8. Mechanic's magic

9. Steamy eye-opening enjoyed during a brief break at work

13. A cheater breaks them without a trace of guilt (and an iconoclast does it with pride)

16. What dummies do to test a car

18. When it's breaking, people stop and stare at the television

20. Caught a lucky break in the nal seconds of the game

22. 24A break occurs in this month or May (abbr.)

By David L.

and Jeff Knurek

28961 TWIN PONDS LN

Located in the resort style community of The Estuary- Well appointed customized 5 bed, 3 bath 3400+ sq ft rst

READYTOBUILD

31792 MARSH ISLAND AVE, LEWES

Welcome to your dream home in Bayfront at Rehoboth in Lewes! Two-story (2500+sq ft) residence. 4 BR and 3.5 baths. Combination kitchen/living area. A formal/separate dining room. Kitchen with modern amenities, upgraded countertops, a pantry, and recessed lighting. A kitchen table space. An entry-level bedroom. Open oor plan. Spacious bedrooms, each with its own closet and window treatments. Wood oors. An enclosed sun room. Exterior features extensive hardscaping and a well-maintained lawn with a sprinkler system. An oversized attached garage with storage space. Home is sold As Is.

$979,500 (DESU2047492) Call Mary Jo Cole (c) 443-615-4986

121

BAYFRONT,

Furnished,

Sweeping

$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,

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patio. It features a repit and built-in grill with prep area. This is in the amenity-rich, sought-after, awardwinning community of Bayside, home to the Freeman Arts Pavilion!

$775,000 (DESU2060998) Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721