Coastal Point — May 24, 2024

TrehernenamedIRSD TeacheroftheYear

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

DeborahTreherne,a22-yearteachingveteranintheIndianRiverSchool District,wasnamedTeacherofthe Yearfor20242025bythedistrictata ceremonyatSeed &Saplingnear FrankfordonMay 9. Trehernefollowedthepathwayof paraprofessional teacherfor11of thoseyears,afterearningherdegree fromWilmingtonUniversity.Thedistrictsupportedherstudyforherspecial-educationcertificationand master’sdegreeineducationwhileshe

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BBPlifeguardsprepare forthecomingseason

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

Saturday,twodaysbeforeMemorial Day,thelifeguardsgoouttotheir stands,readyforthesummercrowds. Fromfull-timerstopart-timers,seasonedveteranstofirst-years,lieutenants tocrewchiefsand,ofcourse,thecaptain,theyallpreparethemselvesfor whatevermighthappenoutthere.

JoeDonnellyisinhis20thyearas captainoftheBethanyBeachPatrol (BBP). Thesummerof1993wasDonnelly’sfirstasalifeguard.Atthetime, TimFerrywasinhisthirdyearascaptain,andtheBBPwasinits60thyear ofservice.Donnellywaspromotedto lieutenantin1995andtookoverascaptainin2004,afterFerrybecamethe headoftheFenwickIslandBeachPatrol.

Thecaptainisinchargeoftheentire agency.Theyhandlethehiringandcer-

MemorialDayishere

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TheSouthernSussexRotarydisplayedflagsoutsideLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolonWednesday,May22,astheytake partintheirannualFlagsforHeroeseffort.TheVFWwillalsoholditsceremonyontheBethanyboardwalkonMonday.

Patrioticeffortsabound

asMemorialDayarrives

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DelawareRegisterofWillsGregFuller—retiredasfirst sergeantaftermorethan20yearsintheU.S.Armyandthe firstAfrican-Americanelectedtoacountywideofficein SussexCounty—willbetheguestspeakerattwoMemorial Dayeventsthisweek:theSouthernSussexRotaryClub’s FlagsforHeroeseventatVeteransofForeignWarsPost 7234inOceanView,andtheannualMemorialDayService ontheBethanyBeachbandstand.

F lagsforHeroesisplannedfor1p.m.onSaturday,May 25,andtheMemorialDayServicewillbeontheBethany Beachbandstandat11a.m.onMonday,May27.

“Therearesomanyheroesthatwalkamongusthathave, formanyyears,keptussafewhileweslept.Thisisourtime tohonorthosewhodeservetobethanked,”FlagsforHeroesEventsChairmanSteveCroppersaid,addingthatthis isthe10thyeartheeventhasbeenpresented.

About250flagsareflyingonRoute113nearBlades HVACServicesinDagsboroandatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolinOceanView.Eachflagwassponsoredfor $50bythosewhowantedtohonoraveteranorhero.Proceedswillbenefitthecommunity,includingtheFamilyAssistanceProgramforveterans,“soifyou’redeployedand yourrefrigeratorbreaksdownbackhomewhileyou’rein Afghanistaninafoxhole,youdon’thavetoworryabout that,”Croppersaid.

“Wetakecareofmanycommunityneeds—thingslike, thereisacampfordevelopmentallydisabledkidsthatwe sponsor,andwealsosponsoranEasterSealscampforthe developmentallydisabled,arespitecampthatgivesparentsa weekofrestwhilethechildrenareoffenjoyingthemselves,” hesaid.

AtFlagsforHeroes,VFWPostCommanderJames JensenandRotaryClubmemberScottSmithwillwelcome guests.

Theprogramincludesthepresentationofcolorsbythe VFW7234PostHonorGuard,“PledgeofAllegiance”and nationalanthemsungbyJenniferCarter

DeborahTreherne

wasworkingintheclassroom.

Now,sheiscompletingasecond master’sdegree,inschooladministration.

“BeingnamedTeacheroftheYear isquiteanhonor,”saidTreherne.“I havebeennominatedin2022,2023 andagainin2024,butIwasthe bridesmaidthepriortwoyears.This time,Iliterallycaughtthebouquetat thespecialeventwhereSuperintendentJayOwensgavemeflowers.”

“Ithasbeensurrealtobehonored thisway,”shesaid.“Ithought,‘Let’s seewhathappensthisyear.’”

“IwouldliketocongratulateDeborahTreherneforbeingnamedIRSD TeacheroftheYear,”saidOwens. “Deborahhasbeenateacherand paraprofessionalinourdistrictfor22 years,andIhadtheprivilegeofwork-

ingwithherintheclassroomduring mytimeasaspecial-educationteacher attheRichardAllenSchool.

“Deborahhasalwaysbeenanenthusiasticandcaringeducatorwho goestheextramileforherstudents,” hesaid.“AtHowardT.Ennis,sheis providingavaluableservicebyhelping studentsobtaintheskillsthatwill helpthembecomeemployableafter graduation.Thisisarichly-deserved honor,andIknowDeborahwillrepresentourdistrictwellasTeacherof theYear.”

“Istartedin2002attheRichard AllenSchoolforspecialandexceptionalkids,”notedTreherne,who spentfouryearsthere.“Ialsotaughtat MillsboroMiddleSchool,becausethe districthadanopeningthereforkids withchallenges.AttheMMSinclusionprogram,itwastomainstream thestudentssotheycouldstayatthe middle-schoolgradelevel,ratherthan beingseparated.”

ItwaspromdayatHowardT. EnnisSchoolonthedayTreherne caughtupwiththeCoastalPoint.

“Itissoexcitingforourchildren today,”shesaid.“Wewillhavethem alldressedup,andthecommunityreallycomesforward.Ourthemeis ‘Candyland,’becausewehavehada school-widefocusonthe‘Willy Wonka’and‘Charlie&theChocolate Factory’booksthisschoolyear.”

“Thereisagrandmarchat11:30 a.m.,andIamthemaincontactpoint forprom,”saidTreherne.“Wehave parentscomingduringtheday.It’sfor grades9-12,whoaremykids,and thentheSTEPstudents,whoareages 18to22yearsold.”

TrehernesaidtheprofessionalportraitbusinessLifetouchwasoffering freepicturesofthestudents,anda barbernamedTravisMajorsoffered hisskillsforfreehaircutsfortheboys. Shesaidlocalshopsandfamiliesdonatedpromdressesandhaircareprod-

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uctsforthegirls.

“Whenonethinksofallofthe qualitiesandcharacteristicsthatpersonifyaTeacheroftheYear,Deborah Trehernesymbolizesthisindividual,” saidHowardT.EnnisSchoolPr incipalMelissaKansak.“Asaneducator forover20years,Mrs.Trehernehas spenthercareerworkingwithstudentswhohavebeenidentifiedto needspecial-educatorservices.Her passionanddedicationtothesuccess ofstudentswithspecialdisabilitiesis evidentineverylearningopportunity.”

“Mrs.Trehernetruly‘specializesin theindividual’andexemplifiesourvisionforourprogramandmissionof theschool,”saidKansak.“Herdrive, energy,passionandapproachallowfor allstudentstoflourishandenjoy learningasanindividual,aswellasa classroomunit.Mrs.Treherneleadsa teamthatembracesallsmallgains,as allgrowthisworthcelebrating.Mrs. TrehernerepresentsallthatTeacherof theYearencompasses.”

Trehernesaidshewasalsohappyto knowthatparentswereinvolvedin thenominationprocess.

“Surveysaresenthometoparents abouttheteachers,andthecommunityisreallyinvolvedintheTeacher oftheYearhonors,”shesaid.

Thisyear,Trehernehasmentored fiveyoungeducationmajorsfrom DelawareStateUniversitywho neededsomeclassroomexperience andjoinedheratHowardT.Ennis.

Fornewteacherscomingintothe profession,sheofferedadviceon keepingtheirenthusiasmforteaching throughouttheircareers.

“Bethekeeperoftheflameforeducation,”saidTreherne.“Iwillbe makingaspeechinAugustforour newIRSDteachersjoiningusand willofferthemsimilarcounsel.”

“Youmustunderstandyour‘why’ onteaching.Icanseetheflamein youreyes,andIseeyou,”shesaidof herproteges.“Keepyourownflame burning,anddon’tletanyonedimit.”

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict hassupportedTrehernethroughout hercareerjourney,shesaid.

“IRSDunderstoodwehada teachershortage—especiallyforspecialeducation.Sotheywouldhelpthe upandcomingteacherslikeme,”she said.“Itookthealternativeroute,by becomingaparaprofessional.Ihadthe B.S.degreefromWilmingtonbut wantedthatspecial-educationcertificationandadvanceddegree.”

“IRSDallowedmetoteachand supportotherteachersintheclass-

roomwhileIfinishedmyexamsto becomecertified,”saidTreherne,“soI stillcouldteach,andthatparaprofessionalisagreatpathtoourprofession.”

“HowardT.Ennisisaspecial school,”shesaid.“Wehaveoccupationaltherapy,physicaltherapyand mental-healthservicesallinoneplace, foryoungpeoplefrom2yearsoldto 22yearsold.Wearekindofaonestopshop.”

DonaldC.Hattier—recentlyretiredfromhispositiononthedistrict’s boardofeducationbutwhowillremainonitsbuildingsandgrounds committee—wasactiveintheEnnis buildingprojectandhadhighpraise forspecialeducationteacherslikeTreherne.

“Ittakesaveryspecialkindofperson,likeDeborah,toteachourkidsat Ennis,”hesaid.“Thesespecial-educationprofessionalsreallygobeyondthe callofdutyinservice,andtheyhave empathy,caringandteachingskillsto bringtoourkids.GodblessDeborah andallofourEnnisteachers.Ifyou haveneverbeentoaprom,liketoday, oragraduationceremonyatHoward T.EnnisSchool,youreallyshould makethetime.It’sanunforgettable experiencetoseetheirteachers’love andthestudents’hope.”

Trehernethankedherhusbandfor hissupportoverthepast20yearsof herIRSDcareer.

“Aspecialshout-outtomyhusband,LeonTreherne,whohasbeenby mysidenowfornearly37years,”she said.“Hehasspentalotoftimeon ourFriday-andSaturday-nightmovie nightswithmeonthecouch,pretendingtowatchwhileIwascompleting anAEPevaluationorwritingapaper formygraduatecourses.”

“Wearecampers,andwejustupgradedourtrailertoallowmoreroom forourgear,”shesaidofhowshe spendsherfreetime.“Wehavea hook-uptrailerandcanplaceallof ourscootersoragolfcartinsidenow, andoffwegotocamps.”

OnMonday,May13,theEnnis teachertookherhigh-schoollevel studentsoutdoors,too,onafieldtrip toTrapPondStatePark.

“WehadafielddayandascavengerhuntatTrapPondforourkids,” shesaid.“Weheldourpicnicoutside andthenvisitedtheNatureCenter.”

Trehernealsodescribedthe“job sampling”programforthespecialneedsstudents,wheretheyhavea chancetotryoccupations.

“MillvillePetShopwillhireour studentsforsummerjobsiftheylike animals,”shesaid.“Weworkwith TidepoolToys,whohelpusout,too, withjobsandoffertheyoungpeople gamestoplay.”

Shethankedhercolleaguesat

HowardT.Ennis,includingKansak, andthecompanionspecial-education programteachers,hostedatSussex CentralHighSchool.

TeacheroftheYearwinnersfrom eachdistrictschoolincluded: •KatherineBennett,PhillipC. ShowellElementarySchool; •ChristinaHensler,IndianRiver HighSchool; •TanyaKaminski,Georgetown MiddleSchool; •OliviaKortvelesy,LordBaltimore ElementarySchool; •CourtneyMacchione,North GeorgetownElementarySchool; •VanessaOrtiz-Roblero,GeorgetownElementarySchool; •StacyPorter,IRSDEarlyLearningCenter; •JustinRevel,SussexCentralHigh School; •JessicaSchumann,JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool; •KatieSkidmore,EastMillsboro ElementarySchool; •DanieleSquillante,Southern DelawareSchooloftheArts; •PaigeTietmeyer,LongNeckElementarySchool; •ChelinaTingle,SelbyvilleMiddle School;and •TravisWaller,MillsboroMiddle School.

Asthedistrict’sTeacherofthe Year,Treherneisnoweligibleforthe stateTeacheroftheYearawardthis fall.

Millsborotowelcometwonewcouncilmembers

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TwonewMillsboroTownCouncil memberswillbesworninattheMonday,July1,towncouncilmeeting.But therewillnotbeanelectionthisyear, becauseonlytwocandidatesfiledfor thetwoopenseats.Theelectionwas scheduledforSaturday,June8,buthas nowbeencanceled.

MaryD’SilvawillfilltheDistrict1 seatcurrentlyoccupiedbyCouncilman RobertBryan,andBobMcKeewillfill theDistrict3seatcurrentlyoccupiedby MayorJimKells.NeitherBryannor Kellsfiledforre-election.

D’Silva—a58-year-oldmotherof twosonsandretireddentistwho workedinhospitalsandfortheDepart-

MemorialDay

PostAdjutantFultonLoppattowill readarollcallofdeceasedVFWmembers, andChaplainEileenHealywill presenttherollcallofdeceasedVFW Auxiliarymembers.

StateRep.RonGrayandState TreasurerColleenDaviswillpresentthe RollCallofHeroes.

Duringthe“symbolictributes”por-

mentofCorrectionsinNewYork— listedhergoalsasenhancingcommunicationbetweenthetowncouncil,town staffandresidentsofMillsboro;ensuringeveryresidenthasequalrepresentation“withequalapplicationofthe laws”;safeguardingvotingrights;ensuringtaxdollarsareusedefficiently; workingcollaborativelywithbusinesses andtheStatetobesurethenewbypass, nowunderconstruction,benefitsMillsboro;andaddressing“kitchen-table quality-of-lifeissues.”

“SomeofthethingsInoticeisalot ofissueshaven’tbeenaddressed,”she said.“Thepopulationhasgrown,but thewater,thesewer,haven’tbeen changed—theyaren’tbetter.Whenever Iaskanybody,theysay,‘Ihavetolook intoit,’butnobodyevergetsbacktoit.

tionoftheprogram,theredflowerwill bepresentedbyPhyllisScully,white flowerbyPastCommanderDeanLevering,blueflowerbyPostmemberChad Myers,evergreenwreathbyAuxiliary PresidentDaleWeeseandPOW-MIA wreathbyJuniorViceCommander Mike Tuckman.

Tapswillbeplayed,andCarterwill sing“GodBlessAmerica.”

AttheMemorialDayservice, BethanyBeachMayorRosemary HardimanandJensenwillwelcome

Well-Hearing is Well-Being

“ Theydon’thaveanyaccounability oranyconversationaboutwhatisbeing donewiththemoneytheyarereceiving,”D’Silvasaid.“Iwouldliketosee moreconversation.Theroadsaffect everybody.Theinfrastructurethatgoes throughtown,theroads,thetown, everything.Therearefivedifferentfingersonahand,butiftheydon’tallwork together,youcan’tusethehand.Iwant themtofixtheinfrastructure.They needanotherwatertower.Itisn’tsufficient,”shesaid,addingthattruckscarr yinglivepoultrytoMountaireFarms’ processingplantjustnorthofMillsboro can’tbeforcedtousethenewbypass, nowunderconstructionjustnorthof town,andthetrucksmightstilltravel throughdowntown.

“Ithinkthefirstthingweneedtodo

thosewhoattend.Jensenwillpreside overpresentationofcolorsandleadthe “PledgeofAllegiance.”Carterwillsing thenationalanthem,andScullywill presenttheinvocation.

VFWPost7234SeniorViceCommanderChadMeyerswillreadtheVeteranPoem.

Loppattowillreadarollcallofthe deceased VFWmembers,andHealy willreadthememorialrollcallofdeceasedauxiliarymembers.

Scullywillpresenttheredflower,

istocomeupwithaplan—asixmonthplan,athree-yearplan,afiveyearplan.

“IwantedtorunbecauseIwantto makesureeverybodycanvoteinevery district.Ithinkitshouldbemuchmore inclusive,andeverybodyshouldbeinformedabouteverything.Reporters havetobeinformedsotheycankeep thereadersinformedandtheresidents. Residentsshouldknowwhensomethingisgoingtohappen.

“IntheneighborhoodwhereIlive, myneighborsareintheir80s.Fourof themareintheir90s,andwhenItell themthingsthatarehappeninginthis town,theyareshocked.Itoldthem aboutthebypass,thatwewon’tbeable

Leveringwillpresentthewhiteflower, Myerswillpresenttheblueflower, Weesewillpresenttheevergreenwreath andthejuniorvicecommanderofthe PostwillpresentthePOW-MIA wreath.

Jensenwillintroduceguestspeaker Fuller,andJensenwillintroducestate Sen.GeraldHocker,GrayandOcean ViewMayorJohnReddington.

“Taps”willbeplayed,andCarterwill sing “GodBlessAmerica.”

Botheventsareopentothepublic.

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MagdeburgerfileslettertoDOJregardingFOIApetition

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandMayorNatalie Magdeburgerhasfiledaletterwiththe stateDepartmentofJusticeaddressinga FreedomofInformationActpetition fromaSouthBethanypropertyowner regardingtheAssociationofCoastal Towns’hiringofaconsultanttoactas anintermediarywithU.S.Wind.

TheletterstatesthatMagdeburger, duringanACTmeetinginfall2022, toldrepresentativesoftheothermember townsthatshethoughtthedecision tocontractwithconsultantBonnieRam wasill-advised.ShealsosaidthatFenwickIslandofficialsdonotendorsethe responsefromACTattorneyJames LiguoriregardingthepetitionbySouth BethanyhomeownerEdwardC.Bintz.

ACTrespondsto Fenwickmayor’sletter

Editor’sNote:TheAssociationof CoastalTownssubmittedaresponseto MayorMagdeburger’slettertotheOfficeof theDelawareAttorneyGeneral.Weshare thatinitsentirety:

InherMay10,2024,lettertothe DeputyAGDorieL.Cole,FenwickIslandMayorNatalieMagdeburgerallegesthatintheFallof2022,she “affirmativelyadvised”theotherMayors oftheAssociationofCoastalTowns (ACT)thatadecisiontohireaconsultantduringACT’sconsiderationofoffshorewindissuesviolatedDelaware’s FreedomofInformationAct(FOIA). Asexplainedbelow,herallegationsare notsupportedbythefactsintherecord.

MayorMagdeburger’sLetter

InherlettertoDeputyAGCole, MayorMagdeburgeralleges: …duringanACTmeetinginthe fallof2022,Iaffirmativelyadvisedthe otherrepresentativemembersofACT thatIbelievedtheirdecisiontocontract withaconsultant,BonnieRam,through ACT,asopposedtothroughtheirindividual towns,asawayofshieldingtheir overturestoUSWindfromtheirgoverningpartnerandconstituentsviolated opengovernmentprinciples.Iexpressed thatIbelievedthedecisiontohireMs. Ramandanycommunicationbetween Ms.RamandUSWindshouldbepublic.Moreover,Ihighlightedthatpublic taxpayermoneywasbeingusedtosupportACT(dues)and,specifically,a contractwiththeconsultant,Bonnie Ram,andthattryingtopreventpublic disc losureofdiscussionsbetweenthe townandUSWindthroughsomeunsubstantiatedExecutiveCounselprivilegewaswithoutlegalbasisand

Magdeburger,intheMay10letter, wrotethatduringthefall2022ACT meeting,she“advisedtheotherrepresentativemembersofACTthatIbelievedtheirdecisiontocontractwitha consultant,BonnieRam,throughACT, as opposedtothroughtheirindividual towns,asawayofshieldingtheiroverturestoU.S.Windfromgoverning partnersandconstituentsviolatedopen governmentprinciples.”

TheFenwickIslandTownCouncil hadvotedunanimouslyatitsSeptember 2023meetingnottosupporthiring Ram,andtostipulatethatFenwickIsland’sACTmembershipduesnotbe usedtopayher.

“IexpressedthatIbelievedthedecisiontohireMs.RamandanycommunicationsbetweenMs.RamandU.S. W indshouldbepublic,”Magdeburger

saidinherletter,sentonTownofFenwickIslandletterhead.

Shealsowrotethatshehadsaidin theACTmeetingthat“publictaxpayer moneywasbeingusedtosupportACT,” intheformofdues,“and,specifically,a contractwiththeconsultant,Bonnie Ram,andthattryingtopreventpublic disclosureofdiscussionsbetweenthe townsandU.S.WindthroughsomeunsubstantiatedExecutiveCouncilprivilegewaswithoutlegalbasisand certainlyviolated,ifnotthelaw,certainlythespiritofDelaware’sFreedom ofInformationAct.”

Madgeburgerfurtherwroteinher May10letterthatherwarning“wasnot heeded”andthatshewasoutvotedon theissuebyotherACTmembers.She saidtheFenwickIslandTownCouncil votedunanimouslyinapublicmeeting

toassertthatFenwickIslandwouldnot participateinanycontractwithaconsultantorconfidentialcommunications withU.S.Windfora“communitybenefitspackage”andthatnoduesfromthe TownofFenwickIslandwouldbeused tofinanceRam’sservices.

“…WhatisclearisthateveryrepresentativeofACTthatparticipatedin theschemetonegotiatewithU.S.Wind ‘confidentially’didsowiththeintentto bindtheirtownstoanagreement,and didsowithoutdisclosingthosediscussionstotheirconstituentsastheywere ongoing,despiteusingtaxpayermoney tosupporttheirendeavors,”Magdeburgersaidintheletter.

Shefurtherstatedthat“oneofthe mosttroublingevents”inBintz’speti-

certainlyviolated,ifnotthelaw,the spiritofDelaware’sFreedomofInformationAct.Intheend,mywarningwas notheededandwhileIwasoutvotedon theissue…

RelevantFacts

Islandwasopposedtothelocationof theoffshorewindfarmsandtherefore votedagainsthiringaconsultant.InresponsetoaletterwrittentoACTby MayorCarmeanfollowingtheJuly 2022ACTmeeting,thenACTPresident,TimSaxton,MayorofSouth Bethany,respondedinaletterdated August3,2022.

MayorSaxton’sResponse toMayorCarmean

MayorMagdeburgerbeganrepresentingFenwickIslandatACTmeetingsinSeptember2022,afterbeing electedMayor.ThepreviousMayor, VickiCarmean,atherlastmeetingin July2022,madeitclearthatFenwick

tionisthat“U.S.Windrequestedcertainmayorstointerveneandprevent theTownofFenwickIsland’srequestto placeonthepublicagendaofanACT meetingadiscussionofwhetherthe coastalcommunitiesshouldseeka moratoriumonwindfarmdevelopment sothatfurtherscientificstudycouldbe undertakenbeforenegativelyimpacting ouroceanenvironment.”

Magdeburgersaid,“Itappearsthat themayorsofHenlopenAcresand SouthBethanyaskedthethen-president ofACTtoremove/limittherequest fromtheagendaandlaterfurtheractivelyintervenedtopreventrobustdis-

TheAssociationofCoastalTowns (ACT)isinreceiptofyourletterdated July26,2022.Thisletterstatesthatthe TownofFenwickIslanddoesnotsup-

cussion”attheACTmeeting.

Shereferencedan“exhibit”inBintz’s petition,inwhichU.S.Windthanked thetwomayorsfortheirintervention effortsandcommentedonFenwickIsland’s“‘publictactics’withapromiseto worktowardproducingamonetary packageforthem.”

“WhileImaybenaïveaboutpolitics, theentirepremisethatpublicdiscussion issomehowwrongisonitsfacetome inconsistentwithhowatrulydemocraticgovernmentshouldwork,” Magdeburgercontinued.

Inconcludingherletter,MagdeburgerassertedthatshebelievesBintz “andeveryotherpubliccitizen”inhis petitionshouldreceiveassurancethat “thistypeofbehaviordoesnotcompro-

porttheAgreementwithBonnieRam (datedAugust3,2022)forprofessional ser vicesrelatedtotheoffshorewind farmsofftheDelaware-Marylandcoast anddoesnotwishtobeapartytoit.In addition,yourequestedthattheTown ofFenwickIsland’swithdrawal/non-involvementbedocumentedintheAgreementwithMs.Ram,byspecifically statingthattheTownofFenwickIsland isnotapartytotheAgreementandwill notprovideanypaymentofACTfunds toMs.Raminconnectionwiththe Agreement.Further,youwouldlikethe Agreementtospecificallystatethatthe

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miseopendialogueabouttheinvolvementofU.S.Windwithourgovernmentalandscientificdecisionmakers— thesamedecisionmakerswhowillhave thepowertoregulateand/orobjectto conditionsthatmayforeverchangeour wayoflifeinDelaware.”

Inaninterviewthisweekwiththe CoastalPoint,Magdeburgerreiterated herstancethattheactionstakenby ACTwerenotintheinterestoftheresidentsofthemembertowns.

Shepointedto“ExhibitE”inBintz’s FOIAfiling,whichshesaidshowed thatsomeACTmembersnixedadiscussiononACTjoiningOceanCity, Md.,officialsincallingforamoratoriumonwindfarmdevelopmentuntil furtherstudiescanbedoneontheimpactsofwindturbinesontheenvironment.

Inhisfiling,Bintzincludedcopiesof emailsbetweenseveralmayors,includingDeweyBeachMayorBillStevens andHenlopenAcresMayorJoniReich, inwhichadecisionwasmadetopull discussionofjoiningthecallforamoratorium.OnFeb.22,2023,Magdeburger hadforwardedarequestfromOcean CityMayorJimSheehanforACTto discussjoiningthecallforamoratorium,whichhasalsobeensignedonto by30NewJerseymayors.

Magdeburgersaidshewasnever contactedregardingplacement—and subsequentremoval—ofadiscussion oftheOceanCityrequestfromthe March2023ACTmeetingagenda.

Afterthematterwasremovedfrom theACTmeetingagenda,MikeDunmyer,Delawaredevelopmentofficerfor U.S.Wind,emailedReichandthenSouthBethanymayorTimSaxton, thankingthemfortheirintervention andassuringthemthat“concretebenefit discussions”wouldbeginoncefederal and statepermitsare“naileddown”for thewindfarmprojects.

“Thisshouldn’tbepolitical,”Magdeburgersaidofdiscussionsregarding windfarmimpactsonDelaware’scoast. “I’mallforgreenenergy,”shesaid, addingthatshehassolarpanelsonthe roofofherhome.Butshesaidshecontinuestobelievethatthereisnot enoughinformationontheimpactof windturbinesonmarinelifeandonthe economiesofthecoastaltowns.

TownofFenwickIslandwillnotaccept anypaymentfromthewindcompanies toACTasacontributiontoDelaware coastaltowns.

IncompletingtheLetterofUnderstandingwithMs.Ramyourrequests havebeenincluded.Youhavereviewed thesestatementsandfindthemsatisfactoryperyouremailofJuly26,2022.

ACTwillhonoryourrequestand notutilizeanyTownofFenwickIsland duestowardstheAgreementwithBonnieRamordispersetotheTownof FenwickIslandanyfundsreceivedfrom the offshorewindcompanies.

September7,2022, ACTMeeting

AttheSeptember7,2022,ACT meeting,therecordshowsthatFenwick Island’snewmayor,MayorMagdeburger,wasconcernedaboutwhether MayorSaxton’sAugust3rdletterto thenMayorCarmeanmeantthatFenwickIslandwouldbegivingupall rightstonegotiatebenefitswithU.S. WindandOrstediftheplannedwind farmswereconstructed.

Inthefollowingexchangewith MayorSaxton,MayorMagdeburger,referringtotheaboveletter,stated:

MayorMagdeburger:I’mgoingto takeittomyCouncil.It’sclearthat Fenwickisnotsupportiveofthewind projects.OurCouncilmet.Ourpeople madethatstatement.Sotheydon’twant tospendmoneyonencouragingthat process.It’snotaneither/orinmyview. IsawtheletterthatyousentandIwill talktomyCouncilaboutitbutultimately,ifthereissomethingthatcomes overeverybody’sobjection,thenevery communityisgoingtohavetohave somesortofrepaymentplanbecause ourtourismdollarsmaybeaffected. We’regettingitfrombothsides.

We’regettingitfromU.S.Windand we’regettingitfromSkipjack.So,I don’tthink,withallduerespect,that thisorganizationcanjustsay“youget none.”

MayorSaxton:Whoa,thatwasarequestofyour[former]Mayor.

MayorMagdeburger:Iwanttolook attheletterandIwanttotalktomy Council.

Attheendoftheday,youknow,the processis,andI’mseeingitloudand c lear,thatthere’sanawfullotofpushto getthisin.Wedon’tknowwhatthe Governorisgoingtodo.That’sabig unknown.Andwedon’tknowwhat theselawsuitsaregoingtodo.Ithink that’sabigunknown.Andbeinga lawyer,mybackground,I’velookedinto someofthoselawsuitsandIthinksome ofthemaregoingtohavesomeimpact. Andwedon’tknowwhatallofourvarioustownsaregoingtodobyvirtueof theirmeetingwiththeirCouncilsor whatever.

So,Ireadyourletter,I’mnotsureit stillstands.I’mjustsayingthatIwant totalkwithmyCouncilaboutit.AndI mayhaveananswerinduetime.Unless youtellmeotherwise,I’mnotsurethis issomethingIhavetodotomorrow.

MayorMagdeburger’s AllegationRegardingShielding OverturestoU.S.Wind

RegardingMayorMagdeburger’s May10,2024,allegationthatACT triedtoshieldoverturestoUSWind, sheaskedMayorSaxtonwhether“there arecertainthingsthatyoumightnot wantdisclosedpublicly”,heresponded: “Ihonestlydon’tobjecttoanytownsayingthatACTislookingatthisasaway ofobtainingfunds”andadded:“IunderstandFOIA.”[Emphasisadded.]

MayorMagdeburger’sAllegation ThatShewasOutvoted RegardingMayorMagdeburger’s May10,2024,allegationthatshewas

“outvoted”,thevoteontheagreement tohiretheconsultanttookplaceinJuly 2022,duringVickiCarmean’stenureas MayorofFenwickIsland.Thereisno evidencewhatsoeverthatMayor MagdeburgermadeanyofthestatementsshenowallegesregardingFOIA violationsinhiringaconsultant,noris thereanyrecordofavoteonsuchassertions.

October6,2022Meeting

AttheOctoberACTmeeting, MayorSaxtonaskedMayorMagdeburgerwhetherherCouncilhad reachedadecisionregardingtheproposedcontractwiththeconsultant.

MayorMagdeburgerrespondedin part:

OurCouncilhastakenaunanimous positionthatwe’reagainstthemcoming closetoshore.Sotheydonotwantto participateinaconsultantthatwouldbe solicitingmoneyforinfrastructure.Two issues:oneisthatwedon’tthinkthey shouldbesoclosetoshore.Webelieve thattheleverageisnowtoworktogetit pushedoff.

Thesecondconcern,whichwas raisedbyourenvironmentalchairisthat foreverydollarthatwegetforinfrastructureweare,bydefinition,increasingthecostoftheserviceforour constituents.

MayorSaxtonaskedwhetherthe FenwickIslandCouncilhadvotedon the letterthatwassenttoFenwickIs-

landatMayorCarmean’srequest,that FenwickIslandwouldnotcontributeto theconsultant’scontractandwouldnot acceptanyfundsfromthewindcompanies.

MayorMagdeburgerexplained: WetookthevoteontheBonnie Ramissue.Intermsofacceptingfunds ornot,asIsaidlasttime,Idon’tthink thatletter’snecessarybecauseattheend oftheday,iftheycomeonboard,and it’sgoingtobeadonedeal,thenFenwick’sgoingtoseekwhattheyneedto seek...wedon’texpectanythingtocome fromBonnieRam’sefforts,butsending thatlettersaying,givingupanyrights,I don’twanttobindanyfuturecouncilto that.

MayorSaxton:Well,I’msorry,the letterstands.

MayorMagdeburger:[B]asically,the waytheletteriswritten,it’sbroad based,thatFenwickwouldgiveupany righttogetanycompensationoranyremunerationfromthewindturbinecompaniesthereafter.That’showIreadthe letter...Thatonourownthatwe wouldn’tbeentitledtoanycompensation.

MayorSaxton:That’snotwhatitsays. Itsaysthatyouwillnotreceiveanymonies (inaudible)butyoucangetyourown.It reads:“Further,wewouldliketheagreementtospecifyandspecificallystatethat FenwickIslandwillnotacceptanypay-

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mentfromthewindcompaniestoACT.”

MayorMagdeburger:“ToACT”, that’sfine.Butnotfromthewindcompanies.

MayorSaxton:Youcangonegotiate whateveryouwant.That’sfine.

NovemberandDecember2022 Meetings

MayorMagdeburgerdidnotattend

tifyingoflifeguards,andmakesurethe agencyisworkingwithintheirbudget. Despitebeinganadministrativejob, pastandpresentcaptainshavealways helpedoutonthebeachwheretheycan.

“Iamoutthereeveryday,”Donnelly

theNovember2022ACTmeeting. FenwickIslandwasrepresentedbythen TownManager,PatSchuchman.She didattendtheDecember2022meeting. MayorMagdeburger’sallegationthat she“affirmativelyadvised”theACT mayorsinthefallof2022thattheactionssurroundingthehiringoftheconsultantviolatedFOIAisnotsupported bythefacts.Thereisnothinginthe recordtosupporttheseallegations.On thecontrary,therecordestablishesthat MayorMagdeburgersoughttoensure thatbynotparticipatinginthecontract withBonnieRam,FenwickIsland

said.“Iassistlieutenantswithemergencyresponse.Wepatrolthebeach andjustkindofsupervise,helpout wherewecan,helpoutbeachpatrons whenwecan.”

Withopentryoutsnowfinishedfor the2024summerseason,theBBPhas roughly40lifeguards,notincluding part-timersandsomeseasonedlife-

wouldnotbewaivinganyrightstonegotiatebenefitswiththewindproviders ontheirown.

ContractwithBonnieRam

Regardingthecontractwiththeconsultant BonnieRam,thepurposewas NOTforhertonegotiateanyagreementwithU.S.Wind.Ratheritwasto provideinformationtoACTmembers forourcommunitiesregardingsomeof theissuesinvolvedinoffshorewind,includinghelpingtoprepareeducational materials.Thescopeofservicesin-

guardswho,despitemovingontotheir respectivecareers,stillhelpoutwhen theBBPisshorthanded.

WhenapersonappliestotheBBP, therearemanyteststhattheapplicant mustpassinordertoqualify.Thebasic requirementsarecompletingthe500meterswiminlessthan10minutes,a 1-mileruninlessthan8minutes,a

New Restaurant

cludedresearchandadviceaboutthe federaldecision-makingprocess,public engagementstrategies,andpotentialenvironmentalandhumanimpactsrelated totheproposedprojects.Inaddition, based onherknowledgeofhowcommunitiesinNewYorkandMassachusettssucceededinacquiringfinancial andotherbenefitsfromwindproviders, toprovideadviceonhowACTmunicipalitiesmightdothesamefortheir communities.

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150-metersoft-sandsprintrun,a50metersprintswimandasimulatedrescue.

Oncehired,thelifeguardsgo throughextensivetrainingheldbytheir lieutenants,thoughDonnellyandthe crewchiefsprovidehelpwheneveritis needed.Newrecruitsaretrainedfor aboutfourweeks“beforethey’reableto sitontheirownandmanatowerby themselves,”Donnellyexplained.

Thosefourweeks,hesaid,are“a greatopportunityforustokindofdust therustoff—notjustforourtrainees, butforourwholepatrol.Whether you’reafirst-yearguardorafifth-year guard,you’restillgoingtobeinvolvedin rescuedrillsandrescuetraining.”

TheBBPtrainstheirlifeguardsfor anyandeverysituationtheycanthink of.

“Werequireourguardstokindof thinkontheirfeet,makedecisions, quickdecisions,sothatwhenthereal thinghappens,they’rereadytogo,” Donnellysaid.

Theytraintheirlifeguardsforwater rescuesandvariousmedicalortrauma emergencies,whichincludehead,neck, backorleginjuries.

“Hopefully,wewon’tgetalotof those,butattimesithappens,andwe need tobereadyforthat,”Donnelly said.

Theirlifeguardshavetobecertified incardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR) andautomatedexternaldefibrillator (AED)use,andtrainedtobeemergencymedicalresponders(EMRs). Weather,oftenunpredictable,must alsobepreparedfor.Suddenstorms couldpopup,puttingbeachgoersin danger.Usingvarioustechnologies,the BBPisabletotrackweatherconditions.

“Wehavevariousapps,”Donnelly said, “thatwillgiveusthebestweather forecastthatwecanfind.Herein BethanyBeach,wealsohaveanapp thatallowsustotrackstorms,lightning strikes,inrealtime,sothatifwedoget astormthatpopsup,wecangenerally clearthebeachintime.”

Thetrainingthatlifeguardsundergo hasalwayspaidoff.Withtechnologyto aidthem,thelifeguardshavemanaged tokeepBethanyBeachasafeplace. Withnearly91yearsofservice,the BBPhasneverhadsomeonedrown while alifeguardisonduty—atestamenttotheirperseveringspiritand rigor.

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toforcethosetruckstotakeit.Youare goingtohavetoworkwithMountaire,” D’Silvasaid.

McKee,a67-year-oldNewJersey residentwhoretiredafter30yearswith thePortAuthorityofNewYork&New

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FebruaryandMarch2023

MeetingsRe:Moratoriumand WhaleStrandings

RegardingMayorMagdeburger’s May10allegationthattwoACTmayorspreventedadiscussionaboutseeking amoratoriumonwindfarmdevelopmentsothatfurtherscientificstudy couldbeundertaken,theminutesof boththeFebruaryandMarch2023 meetingsshowthatsuchdiscussionsdid takeplace.

OnFebruary1,2023,thedaybefore thescheduledFebruary2,2023,ACT meeting,MayorMagdeburgeremailed ACT mayorsexpressingregretthatshe wouldnotbeabletoattendtheFebruary2meetingandthatFenwickIsland TownManagerPatSchuchmanwould beattending.

Inheremail,shestated: Myenvironmentalcommittee wantedtobringthefollowingnewsto ACT’sattention:Whaledeathsalong EastCoastprompt12NJmayors’call foroffshorewindfarmmoratorium (msn.com).

Iamnotsurewhethereachofyour townshasaddressedtheissuebutFenwickwouldbesupportiveofasimilar request iftherestofyouareinagreement.Ifthisisofinterest,wewouldbe happytotaketheleadinwritingaletter andperhapscoordinatingwithOcean City’sMayortodeterminewhetherthey willbedoinganythingsimilar.Iwill catchupafterIreturnnextweek.

Byreturnemail,thenACTPresident BillStevens,MayorofDeweyBeachresponded:

Natalie:Wewilldiscussaspartof “anyotherbusiness”.

Thanksforbringingthistoourattention.

TheminutesoftheFebruaryMeeting clearlyshowthatthisitemwasdiscussedandthatrepresentativesofthe CenterfortheInlandBayswerepresent andalsoparticipatedinthediscussion. Theminutesofthatagendaitemreadin part:

Itisdifficulttoknowthereasonwhy whalesdieafterstrandingssincethey arenotalwaysalivewhenthestranding occurs.Climatechange,availablefood, andshipaccidentsneedtobeconsideredascauses.NOAAisinvestigating. ThereistimeforACTtomakeadecisionabouttheconcernsformarinelife andthewindfarmswhenallinformationonthestudiesisreceived.

Jersey,saidhewantsmoretowncouncil transparency,allowingcitizenstovoice concernstothecouncilandreceive replies;fairandequitablevotingpolicy amongthethreevotingdistricts;more efficientcapitalprojectidentification; andrecognizingthequalityoflifefor residents.

“Wehavegottohavemorestrategy.

TheMarch2,2023meetingminutes indicatethatMayorMagdeburgersaid thatOceanCityMayorMeehanhadrequestedtospeaktoACTbeforehesent aletteraskingforamoratoriumon windfarmdevelopmentforfurther studiesregardingwindenergy.Shefurtherreportedthathealsowantedto speakabouttheadverseimpacton tourism,theviewshed,birds,andthe whales.MayorMagdeburgeraskedto haveMayorMeehanincludedinnext month’sagenda.

MayorHardimanrepliedthatatthe

WhathasbeenlackinginthetimeI havebeenhereisnobodyhasfocusedon thedowntownarea.Residentialdevelopmenthasbeensofastandfurious thatitcouldchokeoffthatdowntown area,”hesaid,alsociting,likeD’Silva, thatwhilethenewMillsborobypass, fromRoute113northtoRoute24east, couldbe“thesavinggraceforthetown,”

requestofMayorMagdeburger,therewas adiscussionofapossiblemoratoriumrequestattheFebruarymeeting(Mayor MagdeburgerwasabsentfortheFebruary meeting).Afterthediscussion,itwasdecidedtowaitformoreinformationfrom NOAAandBOEMconcerningtheirinvestigationsofthewhaledeaths.

MayorMagdeburgersaidthatMayor Meehanmighthaveadditionalinformation.MayorStevenssaidhewould reachouttoMayorMeehantodiscuss whatadditionalinformationhehad. Thus,therecordestablishesthatthere

tractor-trailerscarryinglivepoultryto MountaireFarmsonRoute24could stilltravelthroughtowninsteadof using thenewroadway.

“Whenthebypassopens,truckscan’t berestricted.Onewayofdealingwith thatisgettinganagreementwith

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wasadiscussionoftheissueofwhale strandingsanditwasdecidedtoawait theoutcomeoftheongoinginvestigationofthematterbyNOAAand BOEM.

Inconclusion,thereisabsolutelyno basisinfacttosupportMayorMagdeburger’sallegationsinherMay10,2024, lettertotheDeputyAttorneyGeneral whichareaddressedherein.

Rosemar yHardiman President,AssociationofCoastalTowns Mayor,TownofBethanyBeach May21,2024

Casapullahasleftthebuilding

Restaurateurenjoying grandkidsinretirement

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Nowthathe’sretiredfromrunning theMillvillerestaurantheopenedwhen hewasayoungman,AlCasapullais happytobespendingtimewithhis family.Yethefeelsalittlesad.

“It’sbittersweet.It’sabigadjustment. I’mgoingtomissmycustomers.I’m goingtomissmyemployees.ButI’llget usedtoit,”the68-year-oldCasapulla saidduringarecentconversationwith the CoastalPoint.

HeretiredMay1,soldhisOcean Viewresidenceandboughtatwo-story colonial-stylehomeinNewark,closeto threeofhisfourchildrenandmanyof hisgrandchildren.

“I’mclosetomyrootsuphere,”he said.

Twoofhismanagers—Quaniah HandyandAshleyTaylor,whoworked forhim25years—haveboughtthe restaurant,anditwillbebusinessas usual,withthesamemenuandname. Casapullasaidhe’sbeengoinginoncea weektohelp,andhe’sproudofthem— yethestruggledwiththedecisiontoretire.

“Mybodyisnotdoinglikeitused to,”hesaid.“I’mtired.It’shardwork.I hadtogiveitup…Mymanagershave beenwithmeallthistime.Theyare loyalemployees.Isaid,‘Thatistheperfectsolution.’Theyknowmycustomers. Mycustomersareusedtoseeingthem inthere,andtheyrunitforthreeorfour monthsinthewinterwhenIgoto Floridaanyhow,”hesaid.

Therestaurantbusiness“hasbeen goodtome,”Casapullaadded.“It’sbeen amazing financiallytome.Ithasblessed mefinancially,andmymanagersdeservetohavetheblessing,too.I’m happyforthem.Itoldthem,‘Thisis goingtobelife-changingforyouguys.’ They’reexcited.Theyaredoingagreat job,”hesaid,addingthatCasapulla’s currentlyhas15employees.

Asheadjuststoretirement,Casapullasaid,heistryingtorelax.

“IboughtahouseinWilmington.I amliterallyonemilefrommyoldest son,fiveminutesfrommyoldestdaughterand10minutesfrommyyoungest daughter,soIaminthemiddleofallof them.Iamgoingtospendtimewith mykidsandmygrandkids.Iworkedall thetime.Imissedalotoftheirsporting events.Imissedalot.It’sgreatnow. Theycallmeandsay,‘Dad,canyoupick upthisone?’‘Thisone’sgotasoccer game.’‘Thisone’sgotaT-ballgame.’It’s great.ItakethemcampinguptoHersheyPark,”hesaid,addingthathehas 12grandchildrenfromhisfourchildren,

SonnyandChristopherCasapulla,Kim CarrollandKelleyBurdett.

Some37yearsago,Casapullahada dream“toopenashop.”

“IusedtogotoBethanyBeachalot. Iknewtherewasaneedforit.There wasnothingdowntherereallythat madeadecentsandwich.Itbecame morethanIeverdreamedof.Iwent downtherethinkingI’dmakeafewdollars,andIendedupfeedingpeoplefrom alloverthenationbecausetheywould comedownonvacation.Thatwhole areatreatedmelikefamily.Theysupportedme.TheyhelpedmewhenI needed anykindofhelp.Thatiswhatis sohard.Ifeellikepartofmeisstill downthere,”hesaid.

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanymadehimanhonorarymember— adistinctionhesaidhecherishesand called“themostprestigiousaward,” eventhoughtherestauranthasrepeatedlybeenvotedashavingthebest cheesesteaksandsubs.

“Thefirecompany—theyinvited metotheirbanquet.Theysaid,‘Youdo alotforus.Wewanttoinviteyouto ourbanquet.’Igothere,andtheyannounced itthere,thatIwasbeing namedanhonorarymember.Ihadno ideawhotheyweregoingtosay.They said,‘Wehaveanhonorarymember,’ andthenitwasme.Iwasallteary-eyed.

“Thatisjusthowtheytreatedme downthere.It’sbeensonicedown there.It’sbeenmostlythelocals.Iwas thefirstpersoninMillvilletohavea liquorlicense.

said,‘Here’showyouorder.Here’swhat youneed.’Hejustkindofheldmy hand,andIdidit.

“Icamehere,andIwasbroke.I wentthroughadivorce,andIwaspayingchildsupport,workingpart-timeas abartenderwhileIwasinthemilitary. Childsupportwaskillingme.WhenI gottheopportunitytobuyasubshop downhere,Ididn’thavethemoney,but myfriend,whowasaRealtor,helped mebuythislittlebuildingthatwas nexttothefirehouse.Itwascalled Skeeter’sPlace,andtheplacewasterrible.Hefoundoutaboutit,andIsaid, ‘Thatplaceissodirtyandsucha dump.’Buthesaid,‘Butthepriceis right,andyoucanfixitup.’Wemadea deal,andtheRealtorgotthemtofinanceitforme.Heaskedthem,and theysaidyes.

“That firstday,Iordered12dozen rolls.Somepeoplesaid,‘He’scrazy. He’llneversellthatmuch.’Thefirstday Iopened,thelinewasoutthedoor.…I ordered45dozenrollsthesecondday, andby7o’clock,Iranoutofrolls.Then, forSunday,Iorderedanother45dozen rollsandranoutofrollsagain.WhenI openedupmydoors,Ihad$500inmy checkbook.Ihadnomoney.

“WhenIfirstmoveddownthere,my sonwasaninfant,notevenayearold. AlltheseChristmasgifts.Theyleft themonmytruckseat:‘TotheCasapullababy.’Igotfloodedonetime,and thefiredepartmentcametomyhouse andtheywerepumpingthewateroff myproperty.Ihavesomanygood memories,”Casapullasaid.

Hundredsoffriendsandcustomers wishedhimwellwhenhewroteaheartfeltannouncementabouthisretirement andposteditonFacebook.

“Itriedtowriteitfrommyheart.I satdownataquiettime.Isaid,‘Iwant towritethisfrommyheart,’”hesaid.

Intheposthewrote,inpart,“This dreamthatIhadhashelpedmakeme who Iamandhasgivenmeanidentity thatIamveryproudof.…Iwantto thankyoueachandeveryonethathas helpedthisdreamcometrueandmake itmorethanIhaveeverimagined.I loveandwillmissyouall.”

Therestaurantbusinessisinhis family,withtheoriginalCasapulla’s restaurantopeninginElsmerein1968, startedbyCasapulla’sgreat-uncle.

“Thenhiskidstookover,andnow theirkidshavetakenover.Thereare severalmore.Theybrokeoffand branchedout,”hesaid,recallingbeing intheU.S.AirForceandU.S.Armyfor morethan14years,thendecidingto changecareersandgetintotherestaurantbusiness,too.

“Iknewfood.WhenIstarted,Iwent tothestoreinElsmereandtheytaught me.MycousinLouhelpedmeout.He

“SothatMondaywasMemorialDay. IdidgoodonMonday,also.Friday,Saturday,Sunday,Monday—Ihadfour daysofearningsonMondaynight.I hadagrocerybagfilledtothetopwith money.IwenthomeMondaynightand dumpeditallovermybed,andIsaid, ‘Thisisunbelievable.’Idon’tremember howmuchmoneywasinthebag,butit wasfull,”Casapullasaid.

Thatwasin1988,whenhewas31, withfourchildrentosupport,working hardtoimprovethebuildingwithits failingsepticsystem,portabletoiletin theback,noheatandcrookedfloors thatsomehowlentcharacterandgave him theideatopostasignthatsaid, “Pardonourwop-sidedfloors.”

In1991,TheShopsofMillvillewas built,andCasapullamovedin.Andthe businesscontinuedtothrive.

“Andnowitwastimeformeretire,” hesaid,ahintofsadnessinhisvoice,replacedbyaliltashetalkedaboutseeing hischildren,watchinghisgrandchildren playandgrow,andspendingtimewith “awonderfulwoman,”DebbieBecker.

“Mykidshaveseenmesacrifice. Theyhavesaid,‘Dadisneverhere.Dad is neverhereatanyofmyevents.’So noneofthemwantedtotakeoverthe businesswhenIretired,andIgetit.I workedsevendaysaweek.Ionlytook offEaster,Christmas,Thanksgiving.I sacrificed.Iwasn’tatmyson’ssports banquets.ImissedfirstHolyCommunion,plays,games.Icouldn’tleavemy store,”hesaid.

“IcrawledbeforeIwalked.Butyou knowsomething?Itwasmeanttobe.”

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ChamberopenssatelliteofficeinDagsboro

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceisopeningasatelliteofficeatthecornerof MainStreetandIronLandingRoadinDagsboro.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceisspreadingitswings. Thisweek,theChamberopeneda satelliteofficeonMainStreetinDagsboro.ExecutiveDirectorLaurenWeaver spentpartofherweekpaintingtheinte-

riorofthebuildingandoverseeinglastminutedetailsbeforetheopening.

Openingthenewoffice,shesaid,is partoftheChamber’slong-rangeplan forexpandingitsreachintothetowns tothewestofthebeaches.

“That’sourgateway”tothebeaches, WeaversaidofDagsboro,whichfor manyvisitorsiswheretheyheadeast

fromRoute113toward theirvacationdestinations.

Thenewofficewill serveasavisitorinformationcenter,justasthe Chamber’sFenwickIsland locationhasbeenforyears. Locatedinatwo-story farmhouse,theofficewill havemeetingandoffice space,aswellasspotsfor visitorinformation.ParkingpassesforDelaware StateParkswillbeavailableforsalethere.

Weaversaidthenew locationwillpositionthe Chambertobetterpartner withinlandbusinessesfor memberservices,aswellas withIndianRiverHigh Schoolonjobsprograms. WiththeDelaware BotanicGardensjust downIronLandingRoad, involvementwithagro-tourismwillalso beeasierfromthenewlocation,she said.

“It’sgoingtogiveusareallygreat presence”forinlandbusinesses,aswell asforvisitorsheadingtothebeaches, shesaid.“Itwillreallyhelpuscapturea differentaudience”thantheFenwickIslandoffice.

Weaveraddedthatsinceshedoesafair bitofworkinGeorgetownasChamber director,representingits800members,the Dagsboroofficewillgiveheracloserwork spaceandwillgivetheChamberamore centralizedlocationtomeetwithbusinesspeopleandlocalofficials.

TheofficewillbeoverseenbyacombinationofChamberstaffandvolunteers,shesaid.

ExpansionofChambereffortsinto thetownswestofthebeacheshasbeen a focussince2016,whenastrategic planningcommitteemetanddeveloped along-rangeplanfortheChamber, Weaversaid.

“Wecancaptureadifferentaudience,”shesaid.“We’reveryunique” fromotherareaChambers,whichgenerallyonlyfocusononeortwotowns, shesaid,addingthatwiththegrowth happeningtothewestofthebeaches, theChamber’sexpansionservesagrowingbusinesscommunityofretailbusinesses,aswellasservicebusinesses.

“We’reoneofthefewChambersthat has theluxuryofrepresenting10 towns,”Weaversaid.Ofbusinesseswest ofthebeaches,shesaid,“WereallyrealizedduringCOVIDhowfortunatewe arenottobesotiedtotourism.”

“We’reveryfortunate,”Weaversaid, tohaveyear-roundbusinessesasamajor segmentofmembership,inadditionto seasonalbusinessesinthebeachtowns.

Shesaidstaffingandhoursatthe newlocationarenotsetinstoneyet.

“It’sgoingtobealearningcurve”as the stafffiguresoutwhatworksbest, shesaid.

Weaversaidsheandthestaffare lookingforwardtohavingofficespositionedatthe“twodifferentgateways”to thearea.

“It’sreallyhumbling,”shesaidofthe supportshehasfeltasshehasworked topreparethebuilding.

AlthoughtheChamberplansfora “softopening”thisweekend,anofficial openingcelebrationwillbeheldsometimeinearlyJune,Weaversaid.

TheChamber’sDagsboroofficeis locatedat33370MainStreet.Toreach either office,call(302)539-2100.

Mountaire,whichistheprimaryrecipientofthetruckscomingthroughtown. Weneedahandshakeagreementwith Mountaire.Theyareourneighborand thelargestemployerofthearea,” McKeetoldtheCoastalPointthis week.

Hesaidhewantstoseethedowntownattractivelydevelopedandwants truckdriverstovolunteertoexclusively usethatbypass.

“Theonlywaythistownwillchange istohavearealrevivalofthedowntown areaandtorestricttrucks.Onceyoudo that,youhavethepotentialtocreate somethingdowntown.Theparcelthatis vacantrightnow,eastoftheoldpolice station,couldbeaniceassortmentof smallshops,”hesuggested.

“Thatparcelwaswheretheold GeorgiaHouseRestaurantusedtobe …Isuggestedin2017when[Sheldon] Hudsonwasthe[town]manager,when

therewasconversationabouthowto makesomesimplechangestothe downtownarea,tocleanupthestorefrontsandsidewalksinfrontofthedollarstore.Youhavepropanetanksout frontincages,aRedboxmachineout front,anicemachine.Ifyouwantto createanenvironmentthatmakespeoplewanttocomeoutandtakeastroll andshopdowntown,youhavetoclean thatup,”hesaid.

Hecalledforaplanfordowntown andmoretransparency.

“Thereareunansweredquestions. Thingscomeupoutoftheblue,like ‘Let’schangehowweconductelections,’”hesaid.

McKeeandhiswifemovedtoMillsborofromHillsborough,N.J.,andhave twochildren,ErinBesmetandNicholas McKee,andthreegrandchildren.

Theothercurrentcouncilmembers areJohnThoroughgood,RonO’Neal, KimberleyKaan,MatthewDavisand MartyPresley.Councilmeetingsareat MillsboroTownHallat7p.m.thefirst Mondayofeachmonth.

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Hisnamehasbecomeasiconictothecommunityasnearlyanybody’sovertheyears,butrestaurateurAlCasapullahasdecidedtohang uphispizzapeelforgoodandfocushisenergiesonfamilyandthegood life.

FormermanagersQuaniahHandyandAshleyTaylorhavebought outCasapulla’sandwillcontinuethelegacywiththesamenameand menuthatgaveCasapullasuchsuccessovertheyears,andhewants nothingmorethantoseethatsuccesscontinuewiththepeoplehehas trustedandrespectedforsomanyyears.Thetwohadworkedwithand forCasapullafor25years,hesaid.

“It’sbeenamazingfinanciallytome,”saidCasapulla,abouthisrestaurant’ssuccess.“Ithasblessedmefinancially,andmymanagersdeserveto havethatblessing,too.I’mhappyforthem.Itoldthem,‘Thisisgoingto

belife-changingforyouguys.’They’reexcited.Theyaredoingagreat job.”

CasapullaismovingtoWilmington,closetohis“roots,”heexplained. And,evenmoreimportantly,hewillbeclosetothreeofhisfourchildren andmanyofhisgrandchildren.Hesaidhe’senjoyinggoingtoT-balland soccergames,alongwithcamping.

WeareexcitedforCasapullainthisnextphaseofhislife.Hehas beenagreatcustomeroftheCoastalPointovertheyears,andmanyofus counthimamongstourfriends.Histirelesseffortsinregardtodogsand theover-vaccinationofdogshelpedgetimportantlegislationpassed,and hehaslongbeenafriendtointernationalstudentslookingtoworkhard andmakemoneywhiletheyarehere.

Goodluck,Al.Andthankyouforthememories.Putupyourfeet.

TakeamomenttorememberonMemorialDay Communityiconmovingontonextchapter

Inordertogetto1,304,705,youmuststartwith“one.”

Onepersonwhoansweredthecalltoservehisorher country,mentallypreparedfortherigorsofbasictraining,said goodbyetofriendsandfamilyandembarkedonajourneyto bothserveone’snationandtobetteroneselfbybecomingan Americanmilitaryservicemember.

Itmattersnotifthatindividualwas drafted,voluntarilyenlistedwithaheart filledwithprideorgotdroppedoffat therecruitingofficebyaparentwho was tryinganythingtogetasparkout ofhisorherkid.Thefamily’ssocioeconomicbackgroundnolongermattersoncethatoathistaken,nordorace, creed,genderorfaith.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Whenyou’rein,you’rein.Andyouareallin.

includedyouintheirs.

Again.It’sfamily.

Anditisimportanttohavethatfamily,bothathomeand byyourside,whenyouareplacedinadangerouspartofthe world.Forallofthetraining,andforallofthetechnological andleadershipadvantagestheUnited Statesmilitaryoftenholdsoveradversaries,ifyournumbergetscalled,then yournumbergetscalled.

Andthatmeanssacrifice.Itmeansnotalwaysgettingtobe withyourfamilyonholidays,orseeingyouryoungersiblings rackupazillionmemoriesorspendingtimewiththathighschoolsweetheartyouimaginedspendingtherestofyourlife withsomanytimesbefore.

It meansrackingup“toughmileage”onyourkneesand backbycarryingaloadwiththeapproximateweightofthe Titaniconlongmarches,learningtofunctionwithverylittle tonosleepandfood,mentallyandphysicallypushingyourself toplacesyouhadnotexperiencedbeforeand,well,committingyourlife—andpotentiallydeath—todefendingthe peopleandConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.

Italsomeansmeetingabunchofnewpeople,fromevery possiblewalkoflifeyoucanimagine,whowillmattertoyou as muchormoreasanypersonyouhaveevercalled“family” before.Youwilleatwiththesepeople,showerwiththem, train,work,party,fight,love,hate...younameit.Itisthese peoplewhocouldquiteliterallyimpactwhetheryouliveor die.Youwilldependonthemwithyoursoul,andtheywilldo thesameforyou.

You’llgoonleavewithsomeofthesefolks,goingtotheir homesandmeetingtheirfamiliesandfriends,andbringing them tomeetyourownpeople.They’llgettoknowyourparents,andyourparentswillgettoknowthem.You’vebasically expandedyourfamily.

Andifthatcalldoescome,andyouandyourbuddiesare directedtosomeforeignlandtoputyourtrainingtouse, whiletestingyourcourageandresolveintheprocess,youwill learnthatyourparentsincludedthatbuddyofyoursthatyou broughthomeintheirprayers,andthatyourbuddy’sparents

RememberatthestartofthiswhenI saidyoumuststartwith“one”ifweare goingtotalkabout1,304,705?Well, that’sthenumberofAmericanservice members whohavelosttheirlivesin “majorwars”since1775,accordingtothedata-compilation siteStatista.com.Eachofthatgiantnumberwas,essentially, “one.”

Thinkofyourownlives.Didyouknowsomeonewhofell whiledefendingournation?Doyouhaveafriendorloved onewholostsomeoneclosetothemtotheravagesofwar? Didyouserve,andwillneverforgetthat“buddy”or“buddies” whopaidtheultimateprice?

Manyofthose1,304,705leftbehindspousesand/orchildren,someofwhomtheyneverevenhadthechancetomeet becausetheywerealreadydeployedduringthatbirth.They leftbehindpainandlossandthelifetheywerehopingto achievebecausetheyriskeditallforsomethingtheyfeltwas biggerthanthemselves.

Anditisourresponsibility—orblessing—toremember them.Werememberthe“ones”whoimpactedourlivesona personallevel,andwerememberthe1,304,705becausewe knowweshould,evenifwenevermetthem.

AndthatbringsustoMemorialDay.

Wehonorthosewhogavetheirlivesforournationon MemorialDay.Wehonorthemwithceremonies,suchasthe onescheduledfortheBethanyBeachboardwalkonMonday, May27,at11a.m.Andwehonorthemwithhugsandtears forlovedones,andweliftglassestotheirmemoriesinsilence. Weremember,becausetheyputitallonthelinesowecould sleepsafelyatnight.

And,yeah,wedohonorthembyridingJet-Skisandeating hotdogsandplayingintheparkaspartofourthree-day weekend.Wehonorthembytakinginaballgameorvisiting familyoreatingicecreamwithourkids.

It’swhattheyfoughtfor.It’swhattheydiedfor.All 1,304,705ofthem,oneimpactfullifeatatime.

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AgroupgatheredtohonorfallenofficersonWednesday,May15.

ByPaulBolton,Member FraternalOrderofPolice16

OnMay15attheOceanViewPoliceDepartment,ChiefKenneth Mclaughlin,membersandfriendsof theFraternalOrderofPolice16,to honorthefallen,heldaflag-lowering ceremonytothehalf-mastposition. TheRev.JohnKlevencefromSaint Ann’sParishinBethanyBeachsaida prayerfortheoccasion.

Also,someindividualsinthecommunitysentnotestotheirlocallaw enforcementagencies,andacaravan wasalsoorganizedtogotothelocal lawenforcementlocationstoexpress theirappreciationfortheservicesthey provide.Twolocalschoolswerealso askedtorecognizethisoccasionin theirmorningannouncements.The localnewsstationshavealsobeenannouncingandcoveringthiseventvery well.

claimedthateveryMay15,thatfederalandstategovernmentsshouldrecognizethesacrificesofourfallenlaw enforcementofficersandshouldlow-

Weareveryfortunatetohavededicatedandhigh-qualitylawenforcementandemergencymedical personnelinourcommunity,andwe shouldshowourappreciationtothem wheneverwecan.

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LocalRepublicansattendGOPconvention

The38thDistrictRepublicanClub attendedtheDelawareGOPConventiononSaturday,May18.Theteamenjoyeddoughnuts,coffeeandcoffeebuns, andtheyevenbroughtagrilltoserve hungrydelegates,withplentyofsides andfixin’s.Theyfedafewhungrycandidates,representativesandsenators, too.

Buttheyalsogottoworkcasting theirvotesandshowingsupportforthe newlyendorsedRepublicanPartycan-

didatesforthe2024electioncycle. Thisyear,therewereseveralcandidatesseekingthepartyendorsementfor governor.Accordingto38thDistrict RepublicanClubPresidentMichelle Parsons,eventhoughDelawareRepublicanPartyChairJulianneMurraywas notacandidateforGovernor,Murray “stillgarneredquiteafewwrite-in votes,showingthatmanySussex Countydelegateswerestillloyaltogettingbehindtheirchair.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Membersofthe38thDistrictRepublican ClubattendthestateGOPconvention. Pictured,fromleft,are:BobLawson, ClaireMarino,MattLloyd,TomMolnar andMichelleParsons.

“Thedelegatesshowedthatthey alsobelievedintheprocessanddidnot pushforasecondroundofvotestofurtherpursuetheissue,butrathergot theirmomentumbehindthefrontrunnercandidateforgovernor,HouseMinorityLeaderMikeRamone,whonow hastheparty’sofficialendorsementand supportmovingforwardintoNovember2024.”

Republicansinthe38thDistrict— whichincludesOceanView,Millville, Bethany,Frankford,Selbyville,Roxana andFenwickIsland—arewelcometo cometotheclub’snextmeeting,Tuesday,May28,atFenwickCrabHouse. Dinnercanbeorderedat5p.m.,with themeetingtofollow at5:45p.m.

“TheclubishonoredtohaveChair JulianneMurrayastheguestspeaker. Youwon’twanttomissthismeeting,” Parsonssaid.

The38thDistrictRepublicanClub meetsonthefourthMondayofevery month,andisopentonewmembersto joinandattendmonthlymeetings.The meetingsareregularlyattendedbystate Sen.GeraldHocker,stateRep.Ron GrayandSussexCountyCouncilman DougHudson.Foradditionalinformationonthe38thDistrictRepublican Club,gotowww.38thdrcp.comor emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

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ingmuchbetter.

•Ontheseconddaythekneewas betterandonthethirddayitdisappeared.

•Patientgetshivesfromstrawberries andshrimpandalsotwoofherchildren.

•Patientwastohaveabowelresection.However,hetookajobasastockbrokerinstead.

howthepatientsmadeout.It’sclearthat possiblyoverworked,tiredorpreoccupiedmedicalpersonnelcanmisssomething,likewhatpatientsaresayingor whetherthey’rebreathing.Itcanhappen toanyone.

Didyoueverwonderwhatthedoctors,nursesandothermedicalprofessionalsarethinkingandwritingintheir notesandrecordsaboutyourmedical conditions?Theirobservations,what theyheardyousayaboutsymptoms,and notesaboutexamsandtestresults,diagnosisandtreatment?

•Patienthasincontinencerelatedto shyness.

•WhileintheER,shewasexamined, X-ratedandsenthome.

•Thelabtestindicatedabnormal loverfunction.

Ishouldemphasizeherethatit’ssafe tosaythatnoneofthenoteswerewrittenbymedicalprofessionalsinourarea, whichremindsmehowveryfortunate wearetohavetheexcellentmedicalcare availablethatwedo—somethingelse wecanallbegratefulfor.

Ineverthoughtaboutituntilrecently, whenmywife,Rosemary,foundalistof notesinpubliclyavailable,non-personalizedmedicalrecordsthatmightraise questionsandconcerns.It’sanextensive list.Here’sasampleofentries.

•Patienthaschestpainsifshelieson hersideforoverayear.

•Patienthasbeendepressedever sinceshebeganseeingme.

•Healthyappearingdecrepit69-yearoldmale,mentallyalertbutforgetful.

•Patienthastwoteenagesons,butno otherabnormalities.

•Patienthasoccasional,constantand infrequentheadaches.

•Patientwasalertandunresponsive.

•Bythetimehewasadmitted,his rapidhearthadstoppedandhewasfeel-

DelawareStatePolicethisweekarresteda43-year-oldMillsborowoman formultipleoffensesfollowingasuspi-

•Allvisiblebraintissuehasbeenremoved.Patienthasnoneurologicalcomplaintsaftersurgery.

•Patienthasdonewellwithoutoxygenforthepastyear.

•Patientrefusedanautopsy.

•Dischargestatus:Alivebutwithout permission.

Youcanmakestuffup,butthisisbetter.Actualrecords.I’dlovetoknowwhat wasprescribedinsomeofthesecasesand

cious-personinvestigationinaMillsboro neighborhoodearlySaturdaymorning.

AccordingtotheDSP,onMay18, around3:47a.m.,troopersrespondedto aresidenceonDevonshireRoadin Millsboroforareportofasuspicious personwearingdark-coloredclothing andabackpackwhowaslookinginto windowsandpossiblystealingmail.

Arespondingtrooperobserveda personwhoseclothingmatchedthedescriptionforthesuspectwalkingon Victoria’sLandingRoadandconducted astop.Thetroopermadecontactwith thewoman,whoproceededtoprovide thetrooperwithmultiplefalseidenti-

Butthenotesdoprovidesomeexamplesofcommunicationdisconnectsthat couldbehelpfulandsomevaluablelessonsforpatients.Themostvitallessonis thatwhateveryoudo,donotagreetoa lobotomyoranautopsy(whileyou’reliving)justtobecooperative.There’sno post-surgerycomplaintwiththoseprocedures,ofcourse,buttheytendtoseverely limityourparticipationandfuninactivitieswithfamilyandfriends.So,“Justsay no.”

Withthat,I’llclosethiswithawish foreveryonethatyouenjoygoodhealth andafewlaughseveryday.

ties,policesaid.ShewastakenintocustodywithoutincidentandwasultimatelypositivelyidentifiedasMelissa Horton,43,ofMillsboro.

AsubsequentsearchofHorton’s backpackledtothediscoveryoftwo clearplasticbaggiescontainingapproximately5.01gramsofsuspected methamphetamineand$2,090insuspecteddrug-dealingproceeds.

HortonwastakentoDSPTroop4, whereshewaschargedwithPossession withIntenttoDeliverControlledSubstance(afelony)andCriminalImpersonation.Shewasreleasedona$5,500 unsecuredbond.

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Letters IRSDcandidatesget thanksforrunning

Editor:

SincerethankstoCol.AnitaWestWernerandJoshuaHudsonforsteppingupandrunningascandidatesin theelectionforIRSDSchoolBoard District4,andcongratulationstoCol. West-Wernerforhervictory.Theyare followingthemotto“Ifyou’renotapart ofthesolution,youarepartoftheproblem.”

District4includesDagsboro,Millville,OceanView,FenwickIsland,parts ofBethanyBeachandmanyoftheexpandingnumberofhousingdevelopments insoutheasternSussexCounty —clearly,thousandsofhouseholds.

Readercallsfor‘No’ voteonSB265

Editor:

OnbehalfofDelawarebeachgoers andmylateparents(whosehonoredlast wishwastohavetheirashesscatteredin theoceanatDelawareStateSeashore’s 3RsBeachPark),pleasecontactyour statesenatorstoinsisttheyvotenoon SB265.Thisbillwilldecimate3Rs BeachparkandtheIndianRiverBay areabyallowingmegawattpowercablingfromoffshorewindturbinefields to runthroughtheparkandbay.

andoursafety.

Thewindcompaniesplantoerecta fieldof121megaturbines,each853953feettall,offshoreofBethanyand Fenwick,withplanstoincreasethe numberto187turbines,followedbyanotherfieldof81turbinesoffshoreof RehobothBeach.Imagine121+Eiffel Towersascloseas12milesfromshore. Thesemegaturbineswillbethedominantvisiblefeatureatourbeachesfor ages.Evenat18milesout,726+feetof theplanned853-953feettallturbines willbevisibleinfrontofsunriseandall dayturningintoblinkingairfieldlights atnight.

Itisappalling,however,toreadin theCoastalPointthattherewereonly 1,658totalvotescast.Ibelievethat thosewhofailedtofollowthiselection, whichwaspromotedextensivelyinthe paper,andtovote,havesacrificedtheir rightascitizenstoexpresstheiropinionsabouttheefficiencyandeffectivenessofourschoolboard,theuseofour schooltaxdollarsoranyothermatter overwhichtheschoolboardhascontrol.

RonaldLewis Selbyville

LikemanyDelawareans,myfather lovedtosurffishat3Rswhilemy motherreadbooksandwatchedthe birdsinitsprotecteddunes.Nowthe naturepreserveof3Rsisbeingsoldout bystateandlocalofficialstowindcompaniesforapittanceandwithoutavoice orreferendumvotefromcitizensof Delaware.

Ourrepresentativesshouldnotbe sellingorleasingrightstoanypublic statebeachparktoaccommodatewind companies.Delawarecannotaffordthe economic,environmental,tourism, safetyandhorizonlossesfromdisastrouswindturbineprojectschemes.No amountofmoneyisworthsacrificing ourcoastline,thesanctityofmarinelife,

At3RsBeachPark,windcompanies willrapetheparkwithatrench40feet deeprunningthroughthebeachand protecteddunestoaccommodatehigh voltagecablethatwillcontinuethrough the backbaytotheformerpowerplant (whichU.S.Windhasnowacquired),so thatthousandsoffamiliesontheirboats intheIndianRiverBayandatthe3Rs willhavemegawattcablebeneaththem astheyrecreate.Wemustconsiderthe imminentdangerofhigh-voltagecable inashallowbayandatabeachwith verystrongtidalcurrentsandpeoplein thewater! SeeLETTERSpageA22

Cabletrenchingisnotaone-anddone.Shiftingsands,hardening, cracksincablecoatingandotherissuesrequireongoingsonarmonitoring andreburyingofexposedcable,which inturnrequiresestablishingnoboat anchorandnofishingtrawlingzones.

In2016,BlockIsland’swindfarm cablebecameexposedduetotidalactionandfiveyearslateritwasstillnot reburied.InNewYork,cablesfor megawindturbinesareconsidered majortransmissionfacilitiesdueto theirextremelyhighvoltageandthis dangerrequiresundergoingaspecial cablesittingpermitprocesscalledArticleVII.WillDelawaresafeguardits citizensthisway?

Windcompaniespromisenodisruptions,butthisisfalse.Whenonshoringofturbinecablebeganin

Virginia,nearbyresidentsreportedvibrationsfromdrillingthatshooktheir homeslikeearthquakes,causing cracksintheirwallsandfoundation worries.Willresidentsnear3Rsbereimbursedforsuchdamage?

Theelectromagneticfieldsofwind turbinesareinfamousfornoiseand makingpeoplesickonlandandwill affectourflounder,crabsandother sealifeunderwaterwhiledisrupting migratoryfish.Willourfishermenbe compensatedfortheirlossofrevenue?

Constructionandmaintenanceof windturbineswillrequireafleetof commercialboatsandbargestoinundatetheIndianRiverbeach,inlet,bay andmarina.Andthecurrentinfrastructure(roads,marina,bridge?)may needaugmentationtoaccommodate largevesselsandtrucks.Dredgingof channelsandfurtherdestructionof theenvironmenttoexpandandcommercializethemarinaareamayalsobe necessary.Andwhowillpayforthis?

Turbinebladesneedconstantreplacing.Acomparable(774feettall) VestasV236turbinehasabladesize of379feetlong.Imaginethetrucks andbargesneededtohaulthat!This veryissuehascausednightmaresin Scotland,wheretruckscarryingmonstrousbladesblocktrafficandgetheld upinnearbytownsforweeks.Considerthetransportingofenormous bladesandthecolossalcomponentsof turbinesthroughourbusytrafficto thebayandthentheocean,orfrom giganticshippingandoceanturbine installationvesselstolocalbargesand housingthosecomponentsnearastate recreationparkandbay.

Familiesthatflounderfishintheir boatsinthenarrowinletwillbecompetingwithlargecommercialvessels andcouldbesandwichedbetween bargesandtherocks,likelyresulting innoboatingzonesfordaysonend. Soon,wewillnotrecognizetherecreationalsanctuarygenerationsof

Delawareansworkedsohardtocreate andprotect.Senators:ifyouopenthe gateto3Rs,youarenotonlyruining Delaware’sbeautifulcoastalenvironment,youareagreeingtoturnallofit intoacommercialportandindustrial complex.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisit SaveOurBeachView.comandWindWatch.org(selectDelawareorother states,countriesinlocationfield). Withoutyourimmediateandongoingactiontoinsistoursenatorsvote noonSB265tostopcableonshoring at3RsBeachpark,andwithoutlawsuitstoprotectourcitizens,thelocal economyandwildlife,Delawarewill besayinghellototheindustrialization ofoursmallsanctuaryshoreandgoodbyetothegemofourunobstructed horizonforgenerations.Staystrong Delawareandfightforyourbeach.

Maria S.McCutcheon BethanyBeach

Housingmarketsees salessurgeamidst inventorycrisis

TheDelawarehousingmarketexperiencedsignificantgrowthinApril2024 comparedtothesameperiodlastyear, accordingtothelatestdatafromthe DelawareAssociationofRealtors (DAR).Despitethat,thestatecontinuestograpplewithanongoinginventorycrisis,highlightingthecomplexities ofthecurrentmarketdynamics,DAR representativessaid.

ComparedtoApril2023,April2024 sawa17percentincreaseinnewlistings, whichtheDARsaidsignalsa surgeinsellerconfidenceandactivity.In tandemwiththeincreaseinlistings, unitssoldalsosawanotableuptick,risingby10percent,reflectingstrongdemandfrombuyers,theysaid.

Furthermore,medianpricescontinuedtheirupwardtrajectory,withthe medianlistedpriceincreasingby5.55 percentandthemediansoldpricerising by6.51percent.Thoseincreasesunderscorethecontinuedappreciationof propertyvaluesinDelaware,according totheDAR.

Pendingunitsalsosawanincreaseof 10percent,indicatingongoingbuyerinterestanddemand.Theactiveinventory expandedby27percent,providinga widerselectionofhomesforbuyersto choosefrom.

However,theaveragedaysonmarket increasedby19percent,suggestinga slightlyslowerpaceintheselling process,possiblyduetoincreasedinventoryandmoreoptionsforbuyers.

“ThisAprilshowcasedadynamic housingmarketinDelaware,witha surgeinbothlistingsandsales,”said GeorgeThomasson,presidentofthe DelawareAssociationofRealtors.“The significantincreaseinactiveinventory providesbuyerswithmorechoices, whilerisingmedianpricesreflectthe enduringvalueofpropertiesinourstate. However,wemustacknowledgetheongoinginventorycrisis,whichcontinues toposechallengesforbothbuyersand sellers.”

TheHistoricVillageinOceanView willbeopenonWednesdaysfrom10 a.m.to1p.m.,fromMay29through Aug.28.

Therewillbeaspecialexhibitatthe CoastalTownsMuseumofArmyand Navymilitaryuniformswornbylocal residentsinWW1and2,aswellas severalexcitingdisplaysintheVillage.

ByChristinaWeaver SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

SteveKuhnisalocalmusicianwho haslivedfull-timeintheBethany Beachareaforthelastfiveyears.His musicalstyleincludesawidevariety ofgenres,withthemainvolumeof musicfromthe’60s,’70sand’80s,but hesayshe’sbraveenoughtotryanything!

SteveKuhnMusic,hisFacebook page,includeshisscheduleasasolo act;aduowithGlenSterncalled AcousticCampfire,emphasizingharmony;aduowithLynnLitzinger c alledOceanWinds;atriowithpopularmusicianLaurenGlick;andwith hisownNewOrleans-basedband, calledSteveKuhn’sNOLABand.He alsobooksthemusicforRickand KarenMcGee,ownersoftheSalted RiminMillville.SteveKuhnisabusy man!

MusichasbeenpartofKuhn’slife sincechildhood.

“Mydadplayedtheaccordion whenwelivedoutsideofAlbany,N.Y. Iplayedclarinetinmyelementary schoolorchestraandboughtmyfirst setofdrumswhenIwasintheninth grade,endingupasasingingdrummerinarockbandinhighschool. Then,incollege,Iborrowedaguitar andtaughtmyselfhowtoplay.It’sa loteasierthanportingaroundadrum set!”

“MyrealjobinlifewasaTV broadcastengineerforAssociated Press,whereIcoveredNorthAmerica,”hesaid,“butIneverstopped playingmusic.”

FacetheFishwasthenameof Kuhn’sbandformanyyears.Their musiccanstillbefoundonSpotify.

“Westarteddoingmostlyoriginals, asfourofthesevenofusweresongwriters.Weplayedalotofpartiesand barsthroughouttheWashington, D. C.,area,butourbiggesteventwas openingformyfavoriteband,Little Feat,inOlney,Md.Then,gradually, differentonesofusmigratedtothe beachforsummerweekendsand, eventually,fulltimeliving.”

Kuhnhasspentthelastfiveyears buildinghisreputationasasinger withastrongbaritonevoiceandnimbleguitarpluckingfingers,ahuge repertoireofrockandAmericana songs,andaneasy,friendlymanner withhisaudiences.

AtarecentgigatTheTavernon Route54,KuhnstartedwithJohnny Cash’s“RingofFire.”Whenthe crowdatthebarturnedtowardhim, theysawamaninblacksoundingjust liketheiconhimself.Theapplause startedwiththefirstverse.

“Stevedoesn’thaveasetlist.What heplaysdependsonthecrowd,”said CindyKeller,oneofhisregularfans. “Helovesplayingrequests,andduring hisbreakshegoesaroundtalkingto people,askingwhattheywanttohear. Athisweeklygigs,likeeveryMonday atFox’sPizzainMillvilleandevery FridayattheFenwickInn’sVista RooftopBar,thecrowdknowshim, andherecognizesthemindividually andknowswhattheylikehimto play.”

AllwasgoingwellforKuhnuntil, suddenly,18monthsago,alarge

lymphglandswelleduponhisneck. Cancerhadstruckthebaseofthe tongue,atthebackofhisthroat.It wouldbeveryscaryforanyone,but especiallyforonewhomakestheirlivingasasinger.

“Thankfully,wecaughtitearly,and chemoandradiationpreventedthe needforsurgery.Ofcourse,Ihadto restmyvoiceforlongerthanIwanted, andbecausemysalivaryglandswere impacted,IneedtochewgumwheneverIsing,somymouthdoesn’tdry up.ButIwashealthybeforethecancer,andmygirlfriendpromisedshe’d ‘hugmehealthyagain.’AndnowI’m backtomynormalbusyschedule!”

AsmuchasKuhnenjoyssinging soloorinaduo,helovestoplayina band.

“Myfavoritecityinthecountryis NewOrleans,andIgetinspiredby

thatjazzy,bluesy,funkymusic,”said Kuhn.“Idecidedtogettogethera groupofmusicians,includingJim Miller,anamazinglocaltrumpeter whoalsoplayswiththeband,Hot Sauce.WeformedSteveKuhn’s NOLABandintimeforFatTuesday lastyear,justbeforeIfoundmycancer.

“NOLA’smusicgetspeopleupand dancingandsingingfromthestart. Often,webeginwith‘Whenthe SaintsGoMarchingIn,’andthatsets thetonefortherestoftheshow.”

Asmentioned,Kuhnbooksthe musicfortheSaltedRim.Thevenue hastwolocationsforlivemusic:onthe sidepatio,wherethereisabarandfull foodservice,andinsidetherestaurant. Themusiconthepatiousuallyrunsin thelateafternoonandislimitedto soloartistsandduos.Livebandsperforminside,startingat8p.m.

“You’vegottobuildafollowing,” saidKuhn.“Neighborhoodsarethe key—neighborhoodbarswithneighborhoodmusiciansforneighborhood peoplewhowanttomeetandenjoy themselvesclosetohome.Fortunately, wehaveallthreeofthoseingredients inthispartofDelaware.

“Thisareaisblessedwithanawesomenumberoftalentedmusicians whoarehappytogetcallsforgigs. Someofthemusiciansliveinthe nearbyneighborhoodsofBayForest andBishopsLanding,andtheyoften bringacrowdwiththem.Forthe eveningshows,Ibookbandswith well-knownnames,suchasLower CaseBlues,HotSauce,RandyLee Ashcraft&theSaltwaterCowboys and,ofcourse,myownCajun-flavored NOLA.”

Informationaboutentertainmentat theSaltedRimmaybefoundatsaltedrimde.com.

SteveKuhnMusiccanbereached onFacebookorbycalling(703)2127533.

ForthisMemorialDayweekend, KuhnwillplaywiththeLaurenGlick TrioattheSaltedRiminMillvilleon Saturdayfrom8to11p.m.,andsolo onFridayattheVistainNorthOcean Cityfrom4to7p.m.;onSundayat Mickey’sFamilyCrabHousein BethanyBeachfrom5:30to8:30p.m.; onMondayatFox’sPizzaDeninMillvillefrom7to10p.m.;andonTuesdayatTheHeidawayinBethany Beachfrom3to6p.m.

DelmarvaChristianholdsServiceDay

DelmarvaChristianSchoolstakes partinRoyalsServiceDay,where studentsembarkedonamissionto spreadkindnessthroughservicein thecommunity.

FromMillsborotoGeorgetown, MiltontoTrapPondStatePark,on theirmostrecentServiceDay,the Royalswereonamissiontomakea significantimpact.Underthededicatedguidanceoftheschool’sfaculty andstaff,eachgradetookonservice

CoastalPoint•Submitted SophomoreIzzyStubbsandRoyalslegendJeff‘Moose’Mohrheadouttoserve inMillsboroatCupolaParkandtheM.W. AtkinsBallFields.

projectsaimedatenhancingthelocal environmentandupliftingcommunityspirit.

“Whetherbeautifyingparksorremovingdebrisfrompublicspaces, DelmarvaChristianstudentsshowcasedtheirservantheartsinaction,” representativessaid.

TheRoyalsServiceDayeventwas designednotonlytoprovideinvaluableassistancetolocalcommunities butalso“toreinforcetheschool’s corevaluesofservice,leadershipand citizenship.DCSstudentsembody thevaluesofcompassionandselflessnessastheyfulfilltheirrequired 25hoursofcommunityserviceeach year.Throughhands-onparticipation inserviceinitiatives,studentsgained adeeperunderstandingoftheimportanceofgivingback.”

DelmarvaChristianSchoolsextendeditsgratitudetoallparticipants,volunteersandcommunity partnerswhomadeRoyalsService Day“aresoundingsuccess.”

ThemissionofDelmarvaChristianSchoolsis“toproclaimthe Gospelbypreparingstudentsspiritually,academicallyandphysicallyto knowanddoGod’swillintheir lives.”Formoreinformation,visit delmarvachristian.org.

NAMIWalks2024unitesnearly400people

NAMIDelawarerepresentativesthisweeksaidthe organizationisgratefultotheparticipantsandsponsorsinthisyear’sNAMIWalks.Theyreminded donorsthatfundraisingcontinuesuntilJuly6.

Nearly400people,including38teams,tookpartin thewalkMay4atBellevueStateParkinWilmington, raising$71,634or72percentofthisyear’sgoal.

“Wethankeveryonewhomadethisyear’swalk suchasuccess.Thiseventisoneofourmainfundraisers,andwe’resothankfultoeveryonewhowalkedand donated,”saidMaryR.Berger,boardpresidentof NAMIDelaware.

GoldsponsorsforthewalkincludedCSC; AmeripriseFinancial&StephenRifici,CFP,CRPC, privatewealthadviser;AmeriHealthCaritas Delaware;ArthurHallInsurance;andWSFSCARES Foundation.SilversponsorswereRockfordCenter; Lank,Johnson&TullCPAs;RadiusRxDirectand FulcrumPharmacy;theSiebold&MeltonTeam;BehavioralHealthConsortium;andChristianaCare.

BronzesponsorswereAllSaints’EpiscopalChurch andSt.George’sChapel,AloysiusButler &Clark,atTAcKaddiction,Brandywine Counseling&CommunityServices, CharlieHealth,DelawarePsychological Association,DSUSleepStressandBehavioralNeuroscienceProgram,First StateAllianceofRecoveryResidences, HookPR&Marketing,HorizonHouse, LifeStanceHealth,MeadowWoodBehavioralHealthHospital,NEILServices Inc.,SunBehavioralHealth,Wallace LandscapeAssociatesInc.

BriggsKingannounces bidforstateoffice

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Followinganominationbythe DelawareRepublicanPartyatthestate conventioninMilfordlastweekend,formerDelawarestaterepresentativeRuth BriggsKinghasannouncedshewillrun forlieutenantgovernor.

“Iwasalittlesurprisedbythenomination,butOK.Therehadbeendiscussion aboutit,andIdidacceptit,”shetoldthe CoastalPointatmid-week,addingthat sheplannedtofilesoon.

InDelaware,thelieutenantgovernor runsseparatelyandnotonaticketwitha candidateforgovernor,butBriggsKing saidsheissupportinggubernatorialcandidateMikeRamone.

“Wekneweachother,andweworked verywellinthelegislaturefor15years, andweknewwecouldmakeastrong teamandcomeupwithmoreofaplan,” shesaidaboutthe62-year-oldRamone, whowaselectedtotheDelawareHouse ofRepresentativesin2008.Thisyear,RamoneannouncedhewouldnotrunforreelectiontotheHousebutforgovernor.

“Attheconvention,myhusbandandI sawhowpeoplewerecomingtogether— somanypeoplewerecomingtogetheron bothsidesoftheaisle,andtheywereen-

Top walk fundraisers wereErin Heilig, SarahGalbraithand Vanessa Galarza.

CoastalPoint•Submitted SpeakerFrederickShegoginspiresthe participantsbeforethewalk.

NAMIBoardofDirectorsVice-President AaronMitchellchairsthisyear’sevent. Threewalkparticipantsshowedsupportandcamaraderieduringthe2024 NAMIWalksevent.

TopteamswereMakingStrides,Siebold&Melton andTeamJulianNo.10.

Formorethan40years,NAMIDelawarehasbeen providingawareness,advocacy,educationandhousing tosupportthoseaffectedbymentalillnessintheFirst State.Theannualwalkraisesawareness,fightsstigma andraisesfunds.

NAMIisthenation’slargestgrassrootsmental healthorganizationdedicatedtofosteringbetterlives forthemillionsofAmericansaffectedbymentalillness.

BethanyBeachFarmers’MarketopeningJune2

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheBethanyBeachFarmers’Market willopenSunday,June2,forits18th season,withmanyofthelongstanding fresh-foodfavoritevendorsandsome newadditions.

Thefarmers’marketisopenfrom8 a.m.tonoononSundaymornings throughLaborDayweekend,inthe PNCparkinglotatthecornerof GarfieldParkwayandPennsylvaniaAvenue.Freeparkingisavailableinthe gravellotadjacenttothemarket.

“Weareproudthatourmarketisa non-profit,community-run,producers onlymarket.Ourinvitedvendorsonly sellproductstheygrow,produceor catchwithin120milesofBethany Beach,”saidBethanyBeachVice-

MayorRonCalef,whovolunteerswith themarket.

“Wehavethreefantasticnewvendorsjoiningusthisseason,”hesaid. “PereyraFarmsfromNewark,Md.,will featureafullspreadofvegetables,includingmelons,cantaloupes,corn, squash,tomatoes,cucumbers,aswellas farm-fresheggs.DittmarFamilyFarms offersayoungfamilypracticingnatural regenerativeagriculture,fromFelton, Del.Theywillbringafullrangeof greensthroughmostofthesummer,as wellasothervegetables,beefandgoat milksoap.

“OurthirdnewvendorisDerby MillsFlowerFarmfromDover.Two sistersrunDerbyMill,growingsomeof thebestflowersandbotanicalsaround —allvarietiesofflowers,herbsand lightvegetables.”

“Ofcourse,wewillhaveourreturningfavoriteregulars,includingBennett Orchardswithblueberriesandpeaches, andDavidson’sExoticMushrooms. Herbs,Spice&EverythingNicebrings USDA-certifiedorganicvegetablesand plants.LavenderFieldsofWarrington hasafullspreadoflavenderproducts. OldWordBreadbringstheirirresistiblebreadsandpastries.HoneyBee bringsherhoney,jelliesandjams,and bakedproducts;andHarrywithWimbrowFarmswillbetherewithafull complementofvegetables,”noted Calef.

StoryHillFarmrecentlyacquired HenlopenSalts.StoryHillhadpreviouslybeenproducingthesaltsontheir farminFrankfordforHenlopenSalts, butnowtheyareacquiringthecompany.StoryHillwillofferitsrangeof

porkandbeefproducts,free-rangeeggs andtheirvarietyofpeanutbutters.

“Wemustalsomentionourpopular seafoodduoofJackieBluesCrabsand Shuck-itOysters,whoarebothrelativelynewtoourmarketbut,beingin BethanyBeachduringthesummer touristseason,shouldbepartofanyone’stripthroughthemarket.They bringfreshRehobothBayoysters,and crabs,crabcakes,salads,etc.,caughtin MarylandandVirginiawatersbyCory Savage,afifth-generationcrabber,” notedCalef.“TheyarepickedandpreparedbyJackieintheirownMarylandlicensedpickingfacilityinStockton, Md.”

“Comeondowntothemarketthis summer,thebestsummerSundaystop indowntownBethanyBeach,”said Calef

couragingmetorun.

“IhavealwaysfeltIwasworkingfor thepeople,”shesaid.“Thepeopleneeda good,strongchoice,somebodywhohasan understandingofbudgeting,finance.I wanttoworkforthepeople.Therearea lotofpeoplewhoarehavingchallenges economically,withinflation.Thatisoneof themainissuesforourfamilies.

“Peoplearetalkingaboutpublicsafety,” sheadded,“kidsatschool.Wehaveseniorswherewearehavinganincreasein homeinvasionsindifferentareas.Weare lookingatpublicsafety.…Ahugeissueis education.Wehavenotcomeoutfrom thelosswehadwithCOVID.Ourkids, ouremployers,wealldeservebetter,”she said.

Pricesofgroceriesandothergoodsare highandhavebeensincetheCOVID pandemic,BriggsKingnoted.

“Noneofithascomebackdown.Is thatbecauseofanincreaseinwages?We arewatchingmoreandmoreofthis,and tounderstandtheproblems,youshould haveataskforce,”shesaid.

LastNovember,BriggsKing—who wasfirstelectedasastaterepresentativein 2009—resignedfromrepresentingDistrict37after14yearsbecauseshehad movedintothe35thDistrict,inthe GreenwoodandBridgevillearea.Shesaid shewouldspendmoretimewithherhusband,StanleyKing,twosons,Jaredand Justin,andsixgrandchildren,whileconsideringherpoliticalfuture.(The37th DistrictencompassesMillsboroand Georgetown.)

ThethreeDemocratsvyingforthe seatarestateRep.SherryDorseyWalker ofWilmington,stateSen.KyleEvans GayofTalleyvilleandDelawareDemocraticParty2ndViceChairwomanDebbieHarrington.

TheprimaryelectionwillbeonTuesday,Sept.10,andthegeneralelectionwill beonTuesday,Nov.5.

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LocalresidentsnamedtoSNHUPresident’sList

SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(SNHU)representativesthisweek congratulatedanumberoflocalstudentsonbeingnamedtotheWinter 2024 President’sList.

ThewintertermsrunfromJanuary toMay.

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Amongthelocalstudentsnamedto theSNHUPresident’sListforthe Winter2004termare: • KathrynEhrickofMillsboro; •CodyLevisofMillsboro; •JhanaPowellofMillsboro; •JenniferCoxofLongneck; •RichardDavisofMillsboro;and •LindaMartinofSelbyville.

beennamedtoSouthernNewHampshireUniversity‘sWinter2024Dean’s List.ThewintertermsrunfromJanuary toMay.

Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.500to3.699forthe reportingtermarenamedtotheDean’s List.

MarchettinamedtoSNHU Dean’sList

Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.700andaboveforthe reportingtermarenamedtothePresident’sList.Full-timestatusisachieved byearning12creditsovereach16-week termorpairedeight-weekterms groupedinfall,winter/springandsum-

SydneyMarchettiofMillsborohas

SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(SNHU)isaprivate,nonprofitinstitutionwitha91-yearhistoryof educatingtraditional-agedstudentsand workingadults.

Learnmoreatwww.snhu.edu.

Inthefallof2023,DelawareFarm Bureau(DEFB)receivedfunding, throughtheSpecialtyCropBlock Grant(SCBG)Program,toprovide agriculturalresourcestoteachersand theirclassroomsthroughtheEducating throughSpecialtyCropCratesprogram.

Throughthegrant,DEFBdeveloped itsEducatingthroughSpecialtyCrop Cratesprogram,whichaimstoeducate elementary-agedstudentsonthevarious specialtycropsthataregrownandproduced inDelaware.

DEFB,inpartnershipwiththe DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture

(DDA),willbepromotingspecialty crops,whileeducatingstudentsonthe importanceofagricultureandhealthy eating.Byintroducingstudentstovariousspecialtycropsatayoungage,itis hopedtheywillbemorewillingtotry newfruitsandvegetables,anddevelop healthiereatinghabits.

“TheEducatingthroughSpecialty CropCratesprogramisessentialtoincreasingtheawarenessofspecialty crops,especiallyamongstouryoungest consumers,”DEFBMarketingCoordinatorMikaylaPaulsaid.“Duetothe lackoffarmlandaroundsomeofthese students,theyareunawareofwhere

theirfoodcomesfromandhowitis grown.Thisprogramwillcreateearly exposuretoDelawareagricultureand demonstratehowagriculturetouchesall ofourlives.”

Elementaryschoolteachersare beingencouragedtoapplytoreceivea specialtycropcratefortheirclassroom. Eachcrateisfullofvarioushands-on activities,lessonplansandotherspecialtycrop-relatededucationalmaterialsthatcanbeutilizedinthe classroom.

Tolearnmoreandtoapplyforaspecialtycropcrate,visitwww.defb.org. ThedeadlinetoapplyisJune30.

Obituaries

DannieL.‘Dan’Brooks,69

DannieL.“Dan”Brooks,69, passedawayinhishomeinMillsboroonMay13,2024,withPatti,his belovedwifeof44years,byhisside. BornonOct.7,1954,inLancaster, Pa.,hewasthesonofthelateAlbert C.BrooksandHelenL.Paterson.

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Brooksdedicatedhisprofessional lifetothehydraulicindustry,where hisexpertiseasasalesengineerwas reveredbycolleaguesandclients alike.Hisknackforproblem-solving andkeenunderstandingofmechanicsmadehimaninvaluableassetin hisfield.

Beyondhisprofessionalpursuits, Brookeswasaproudmemberofboth theNationalRifleAssociationand theNationalFireProtectionAssociation,reflectinghiscommitmentto safety.Hisdiverseinterestsandpursuitoffurtheringhisskillswereevidentinboththemanywoodworking

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projects,whichbroughthimmuch joy,andmasteringtheintricaciesof automobilemechanics.Inretirement, helovedindulginginfriendlyrounds ofgolfandbilliards.

OneofBrooks’passionswastakingtotheskiesinCessnaplanes, wherehefoundfreedomandexhilarationamongtheclouds.Hisadventurousspiritknewnobounds,and hisloveforflyingwasatestamentto histhirstforexplorationanddiscovery.

Hewasapersonwhosharedhis talentsbroadlyinthecommunitiesin whichhelived.TwooftheorganizationsheservedweretheLongsPark AmphitheatreFoundationandthe IndianRiverSeniorCenter.Hewas knownasareliableandresourceful friendtohisneighbors,alwaysready tolendahelpinghandorofferhis expertise.Hisreputationforbeing abletofixanything,coupledwithhis unwaveringgenerosity,endearedhim toallwhohadthepleasureofknowinghim.

Brookswasprecededindeathby hisfather,Albert.Heissurvivedby hisdevotedwife,Patricia“Patti” Brooks;hismother,HelenPaterson; andhisbrothers,DavidBrooks(and Cynthia)andJamesBrooks;aswell asnumerousniecesandnephews whowillcarryhismemoryintheir heartsforever.

Hiswife,Patti,thankedCancer SupportCommunityDelawareand VitasHospicefortheirhelpandsupportindealingwithBrooks’diagnosis,hiscareandhisfinaldays, allowinghimtopassonwithdignity andlove.

Thoughhemayhavetakenhis finalflight,Brooks’spiritofadventureandhislegacyofkindnesswill continuetoinspireallwhowerefortunatetoknowhim.

AcelebrationofBrooks’lifewill beheldonFriday,June21,2024,at1 p.m.attheIndianRiverSeniorCenter,214IronsAve.,Millsboro,Del. Inlieuofflowers,donations(noteon thedonation“InmemoryofDan Brooks”)canbemadeto:TheLongs ParkAmphitheatreFoundation,313 WestLibertyStreet,Lancaster,PA 17603;IndianRiverSeniorCenter, 214IronsAve.,Millsboro,DE 19966;orCancerSupportCommunityDelaware,4810LancasterPike, Wilmington,DE19807.Brooks’life memorialwebpageisonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

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RodneyChristopherHall,beloved sonofDeloresOnitaHall,entered thisworldonMarch26,1972,inthe townofLewes,Del.OnMay4,

DBCChostsannualBreastCancerUpdate

TheDelawareBreastCancerCoalitionhostedits26thAnnualBreast CancerUpdate,offeredvirtuallyon Zoomorviaaviewing-partyat Goldey-BeacomCollege,onMay15.

Thisyear’sUpdatetheme,“ConqueringtheUnknownWhileRising AboveaBreastCancerDiagnosis,”deliveredwhatorganizerscalled“arobust agendaandastronglineupofindustry expertspeakersshiningalightontopicsrangingfromexcitingtechnological breakthroughs,suchasAIandmammography,importantdiscussionsincludingmentalhealthandsurvivorship therapy,andlife-changingtechniques, likealternativesavailableforbreastreconstruction.”

Withmorethan170totalattendees, theeventprovidedaplatformforlocal

medicalprofessionalstosharevaluable information.

Attendeeswerepresentedwithinformationaboutcutting-edgetechnology.Dr.DianaDickson-Witmersaid CEM(contrast-enhancedmammograms)“shouldreplaceMRIasthepreferredcontrast-enhancedbreast imagingtool,givenitsdiagnosticaccuracy,access,lowestcostandpatient preference.”

TheDelawareBreastCancerCoalition’s(DBCC)AnnualBreastCancer Updatebeganasasmallscientific meetingtoupdatephysiciansaboutthe latesttrendsinbreastcancerdiagnosis andtreatment.

Recognizingtheimportanceofsharingthemostup-to-dateinformation, theBreastCancerUpdatehasgrownto

anannualeducationalconferenceofferedfreetothepublic.

Eachyear,offeredatnocosttoattend,theBreastCancerUpdatefeatures leadingmedicalbreastcancerpanelexpertsandinformationalresourcesofferingthelatestdevelopmentsin treatmentandcaretobreastcancersurvivorsandtheirfamilies,physicians, nurses,studentsandalliedhealthprofessionals.Healthcareprofessionalsand studentscantaketheopportunityto earnCEUsandcontacthoursduring theconferenceatnocost.

OrganizerssaidDBCC’sgoalisto haveprogrammingthatempowersits communityinthefightagainstbreast cancer.

“TheAnnualBreastCancerUpdate allowstheorganizationtobringnation-

allyrenownedspeakersinthebreast cancerfieldandprovidesanopportunityforcommunityeducationabout theinnovativeresearch,treatmentand programsthatareavailablein Delaware.”

TheBreastCancerUpdateismade possiblebysupportfrom sponsors,who thisyearincludedtheDelawareDepartmentofHealth&SocialServices, DailyStateNews,Gilead,ChristianaCare,ExactSciences,Genentech, Goldey-BeacomCollege,Hologic, BeebeHealthcare,DonnaStinson, AmeriHealthCaritasDelaware,Gannett,USATodayNetworkandNew CastleCountyExecutiveOffice.

Formoreinformationaboutthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalition,visit thewebsiteatwww.debreastcancer.org.

Conley’sThriftShopbeingimpactedbyconstruction

Sinceitopenedmorethanadecade yearsago,Conley’sThriftShopon RobinsonvilleRoadintheAngolaarea hasbecomeastapleofthesurrounding community,offeringlow-costclothing, furnitureandhouseholditems,aswell asafriendlyhelloandaprayer.Inaddition,theshophelpsthehomelessand disadvantagedwithmanyoftheitems

atlittleornocost,andsupportsthe outreachministriesofConley’s Church.

Buttheshopisdealingwithachallengeitselfthesedays.

OnMay12,DelDOTclosedRobinsonvilleRoadattheintersectionwith Route24,untilAugustof2024.That essentiallycutoffthedirectaccessto

Conley’sThriftShopfromRoute24.

“Duringthewinterof2022-2023, partialclosuresduetoconstructionon thatsectionofRobinsonvilleRoadresultedinsignificantlyreducedsalesat thethriftshop,butthatwasduringthe slowestseason,”shoprepresentatives said.“Thisclosureistakingplaceduring the busiestseasonoftheyear,andthat

meansalltheprogramsandoutreach supportedbyThriftShopwillsufferas well.Conley’sThriftShopasksforyour continuedsupportduringthisproblematicsummerseason.”

Moreinformationanddirectionsare availableonthewebsiteat https://www.conleysumc.org/thriftor onFacebook,orcall(302)945-5566.

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Thefinalwalkthrough!Howexciting!It’sthelast timeyougettosee thehomebeforeit isyours.It’slike whenyougetto seethebrideone lasttimebeforethe actualwedding.It’sanextremelyexcitingstepoftheprocess,sinceyouarebasicallysomeormanysignaturesaway fromowningthehome.

Thisisthemomentwhereyouneed tomakesuretheseller(s)leftyouallthe itemsincludedinthecontract,suchas appliances,ceilingfans,etc.Also,it’sthe lastchanceyougettoverifyifallthe agreedrepairsweremade.Mytipisalwayscheckingthedryeranddishwasher. Peopletendtoforgetacoupleofitems intheseparticularplaces.

Inspecteverysinglecornerofthe house,includingclosetsandtheoutside, too.Sellershavebeenknowntodigup plantsintheiryardduringthemove-out (really).

Finally,makesureyoutakeyour agentwithyou.Heorshewillbeexcitedforyou,butyouragentwillbe

dealingwithlessemotions,andnotonly willtheyguideyouthroughtheprocess, but anagentwillmakesureyouwon’t ignoretheseller’smoving-outfrustrationfistsmarksmadeinthedrywall.

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Congratulations!You’reabout tocrossthefinish lineonpurchasing ahome.Thefinal walk-throughtypicallytakesplace within24hoursof closing.Thisisthe timewhenabuyerandtheiragentreturntothepropertyandensurethatitis inthesamephysicalconditionaswhen theywrotetheagreement. Unlessagreeduponotherwise,the sellerisresponsiblefortheworking orderofitemsinthehomebetween

contractandclosing.Youshouldcheck thatallappliances,fixturesandpersonal contentsthataresupposedtoconvey withthepropertyhavenotbeenremovedbytheseller.Thisinformation canbefoundinyouragreement.Ifyou negotiatedhomeinspectionrepairs,this isyouropportunitytoreviewthework that wasdoneandverifythattherepairs resolvedtheconcern.Allutilitiesshould beonforthefinalwalk-through,soyou canalsocheckHVACtemps,flushtoilets,turnonthefireplace,etc. Ifyoudonoteaproblem,youragent willhelpyounegotiatearesolution. Onceyougotoclosing,theresponsibilityand,mostimportantly,theenjoymentofthehomebecomeyours!

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Iwillalways havemybuyer (orrepresentative)thoroughly inspecttheirnew purchasebefore settlementtoensureallthesystemsinthehome areinworkingorder.Thiswillin-

cludeallagreed-uponrepairsandto confirmnonewissueshavearisen. Wewillverifyallappliancesandsystemsareinworkingorder,andthat thepropertyisinthesamecondition aswhentheofferwasaccepted.

Wewillalsotestalllightswitches, faucets,garage-dooropenersand majorappliancestovalidatetheyare functioningproperly.Wewillscope thecrawlspace/attictomakecertain thattherearenohiddenissues withinthosespaces.Ifadockconveys,wewillsurveyandprovethelift isingood,functioningorder.

In2018,Ihadabuyerwhofound abeautifulhomeduringourdryseason.Thesellerhadmanipulatedthe groundfilltocreatearunoffaway fromthehome(disclosedwithreceipts).However,duringthefinal walk-through,aftersomestormy weather,thecrawlspacehadwater stillpenetratingthearea.Boththe buyerandsellerwerecompliantto createanescrowtoallowforproper encapsulation.Thesettlementattorneycreatedanescrowaddendumso settlementcouldoccur.

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GalleryOneoffers‘Sanctuary’inJuneshow

GalleryOnethisweekannouncedits Juneshow,“Sanctuary,”opentothe publicMay29throughJune25.

“Sanctuarymeansprotectionora safeplace,asacredspace,”representativessaid.“Thismonth,theartistsof GalleryOneareexploringtheirpersonal‘sanctuaries,’bothinternalandexternal.HermanHessesaid,‘Withinyou thereisastillnessandsanctuaryto whichyoucanretreatatanytimeand beyourself.’”

Inheracrylicpiece“Turn,Turn, Turn,”artistEileenOlsendescribed, “the artofcreatingapieceofartwork involvesacertaindegreeofsolitude, spendingtimealoneinthought.Along withthisfeelingcomesasenseofpeace andcalm,andthefreedomtobemyself. Thismonth’sartworkreflectsmyemotionofwhenIaminsolitude.”

ArtistCindyBeyer’sacrylicpainting “WaveRider’sSanctuary”speakstothe innerthoughtsofthesurferashecontemplatestheseaashisownpersonal sanctuary.

In“Sanctuary,”anacrylicpaintingby LesleyMcCaskill,theartistcreatesher ownsanctuarybyincludingallofthe essentialelementsforher.

“Parksallowaplaceofrefugeforme, andotherstoenjoyalandscape.Thisis mydreampark.”

Thenaturallandscapeprovidesa sanctuaryforartistsDaleSheldonand MaryBethPaterson.

“Followthesandypathlinedwith flowersdownahillsidetothebeachand surf.Withthesettingsunaddingabit ofcolortothesky.Thiswillalwaysbe mysanctuary,”saidSheldonofher acrylicpainting,“SandandSea,Sanctuary.”

ForPaterson,“Gettinginagood walkandallowingyourselftotakein thelandscapeisprobablyoneofthebest sanctuariesforthesoulavailable.I painted‘ThoseBlues’en-pleinairand wantedtocapturethemanyshadesof blueintheskyanddistanthills.”

ArtistJoyceCondrysaidshefeels safeinheracrylicpainting,“Safe Cover.”Theartistdescribedhowshe, “wasonceonanoceanlinerwhosecaptainshelteredusfromanoncoming hurricanebehindanislandintheSt. Lawrenceseaway.Thisscenereminded meofoursafeharborsanctuary.”

Depictingaphysicalsymbolofan actualsanctuaryinherpastel“The FourteenFootBankLighthouse,”artist LauraHickmanpaintedthelighthouse inDelawareBay,whichwasfirstlitin 1886.IthasaVictorian-stylehouse supportingthelightandsitsonasubmergedcaisson.“Manyamarinermust havefeltasenseofcalmseeingthe ‘sanctuary’andsafetyofitslight.”

Mar yBoydBryd’sacrylic“Koi Haven,”invibrantcomplementarycolorsofbluesandoranges,sharestheprotected,peacefullifeofakoi.

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BeachReadsBookSaleatLewes PublicLibraryMay31,June1

Kickingoffthesummerrushto thebeach,theFriendsoftheLewes PublicLibrarywillhosta“Beach Reads”usedbooksaleonFriday,May 31,from3to5p.m.,andSaturday, June1,from8a.m.to2p.m.atthe library,111AdamsAvenue,Lewes.

Hot Ham & Swiss Pretzel Sliders

Chicken Salad Wrap

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl

Cobb Salad

Crab Cake Sliders

Grilled Chicken Burrito

BBQ Shrimp Quesadilla

House Salad with Shrimp

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

Please no shared plates ~ Available for carry-out!

$20 Tuesday Dinner Specials

Tuesday 4 - 9pm • *AVAILABLETO GO* 5/28 • Menu Changes Weekly

Slider Flight

Chicken Chesapeake Gorgonzola Steak Flatbread Spanish Paella

Thur 5/23 - Fri 5/24 & Mon 5/27 - Wed 5/29 Menu changes weekly Wed – T-R-I-V-I-A – 7pm

Trifecta Triple Burrito Twin Crab Cakes (4oz)

10 items for $20 each

Shrimp & Chicken Monterey

Shrimp & Crab Quesadilla

Carne Asada & Shrimp Tacos

Please no shared plates ~ Available for carry-out!

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TheBeachReadsSalewillfeature morethan5,000titlesofpopularfiction,alldiscountedtohalf-offinternetpricing.Shopperswillfinda largeassortmentofadultfiction, mysteries,sci-fi/fantasytitles,books foryoungchildrenandaudiobooks —selectedasperfectpicksforaday loungingonthesand.Proceedsfrom thesalewillbenefittheLewesPublic Library.

“Ourbooksalesareadon’t-miss forresidentsandvisitorsalike,and first-timersarealwaysastonishedat thenumberofbooks,aswellasthe factthattheyareinsuchgoodcondition,”saidCandaceVessella,presidentoftheFriendsoftheLewes PublicLibrary.

Inadditiontothesummerreads,

theJustBetweenFriendsShopwill beopenandreadyforcustomers. Featureditemsincludeacotton throwofLeweslibraryhistorydesignedbylocalartists,exclusive Lewesballcaps,literary-themedtote bagsforadultsandkids,T-shirtsand socks,localgiftitems,andaselection ofDVDsandmusicCDs. Admissiontothesaleisfree,and allarewelcome.Creditcardswillbe acceptedforpurchasesof$10or more.

TheFriendsoftheLewesPublic Libraryisa501(c)(3)organization dedicatedtosupportingtheLewes PublicLibrary,itsservicesandprogramsthroughvariousactivities,includingfundraisingevents,volunteer support,programmingsupportand booksales.Proceedsfromthesale willbeusedforbookandmediapurchases,libraryprogramming,special projectsandotherlibraryneeds.For moreinformation,visit lewes.lib.de.us.

Localresidentsgraduate fromUniversityofScranton

Twolocalresidentswereamong morethan775membersoftheUniversityofScranton’sClassof2024 whowereawardedbachelor’sdegrees atitsundergraduatecommencement ceremonyonMay19attheMoheganSunArenaatCaseyPlazain Wilkes-Barre,Pa.Degreeswereconferredtograduateswhohadcompletedtheiracademicdegree requirementsinAugustandDecemberof2023,aswellasJanuaryand Mayof2024.

Localgraduatesincluded: •BrennanF.HectorofMillsboro, whoearnedabachelor’sdegreein businesscommunication;and

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•CharlesR.FoyofOceanView, whoearnedabachelor’sdegreein criminaljustice. MembersoftheUniversity’sundergraduateclassof2024represent 17states,includingCalifornia,Connecticut,Delaware,Florida,Maryland,Massachusetts,NorthCarolina, NewJersey,NewYork,Pennsylvania andVirginia.Undergraduatemajors withthemostgraduateswerenursing,biology,accounting,kinesiology andoccupationaltherapy.

TheUniversityofScrantonisa JesuituniversitylocatedinNortheasternPennsylvania.

Localdogwinsatshowforrarebreed

Nyxaisa2-year-oldShilohshepherdfromRoxanawhomadeher showringdebutlastweekendwhen she,alongwithherowner,BenParsons,attendedtheInternational ShilohShepherdDogClub(ISSDC) showinBethlehem,Pa.

Nyxa,whichisshortforNyxaras LorestoneofImladrisAbnoba,was enteredasanoviceshowdog,showingforthefirsttime,andwonfirst placeintheadultfemaleclasson May19.

ShilohshepherdsarenotrecognizedbytheAmericanKennelClub (AKC)asararebreedbecausethey arestillunderdevelopment.However,theAmericanRareBreedAssociation(ARBA)doesrecognizethem asararebreed.

ParsonssaidShilohshepherdsare likenedtoa“f amily-friendly”version ofaGermanshepherdandwerebred tomimicthequalitiesofOldWorld Germanshepherds,renownedfor theirfamilyguard-dogqualities. Shilohshepherds,Parsonssaid,are knownfortheirlargesize(withfemalesrangingfrom80to100 pounds,andmales100to130 pounds),intimidatingappearance,yet gentlenatures,especiallywithchildrenandanimals.

Nyxahaspassedallofherhealth

screeningrequirementsandwilljoin theShilohSheperdRegistry(TSSR) breedingprogramthisfall,aspartof thefirstShilohshepherdbreeding kennelinDelaware.Formoreinfor-

mationaboutParsonsShilohSheperdsBreeder&KennelinRoxana, visitthemonFacebookat https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph p?id=100082834343317.

Nyxaisshownontheright,nexttohermother,Scarlet.

DogfishHeadtohostAnalog-A-Go-Gofestival

DogfishHeadtohostfreeAnalogA-Go-Gofestival

DogfishHead’sannualAnalog-AGo-Gofestivalisback,andthisyear, thebreweryis“crankin’uptheheat.” Nowanunofficialkickofftosummer, thefree,family-friendlyfestivalisslated forSaturday,June8,from11a.m.to5 p.m.,atDogfishHead’sMiltonBrewery.

Tappingintoitsmelodiousroots,this year’seventwillfocusonallthings music.Thebreweryistransforminginto amusic-venue-meets-record-fairmeets-beer-festival wherefolkscan spendthedayperusingpop-uprecord shopsandexploringmusic-related treasuresfrom15independentmerchants,allwhilelisteningtostellar tunes,andofcourse,tastingexclusive beerandspiritssamples.Atotalof17

differentsampleswillbeavailablefor purchasethroughouttheday,andfor thosewhofindsamplesthey’rereally rockin’with,fullpoursofselectDogfish Headbeerswillalsobeavailablefor purchase.

Theeventisopentothepublic.No ticketsarerequired.

DeweyBeerCo.,AngelCityBrewery,AngryOrchard,OtherHalfBrewingandTheVeilBrewingCo.willbe joiningDogfishHeadatAnalog-AGo-Go,pouringtheirsignaturecreationson-site.

“Thisisoneofmyfavoriteannual Dogfishevents,andit’sincredibletosee partnersfromfarandwide,whoshare ourpassionformusicandcraft,joining usforthisyear’sfestivalandadding theiruniqueflavorstothemix,”said DogfishHeadFounder&BrewerSam

Memorial day services

Calagione.

Forthisyear’sAnalog-A-Go-Go, DogfishHeadhasalsoteamedupwith CREEMMagazineandtheMorrison HotelGallerytobringnewliquidcollaborationstolife,bothofwhichwillbe availableexclusivelyatthefestival.

•DogfishHeadXCREEMMagazine:BoyHowdy!CreemAle— Dubbed“America’sOnlyRock‘n’Roll Magazine,’’“CREEMbrokebarriers andrattledcageswithitsmusicjournalism,whilealsobeingknownasthecreatorofthemosticonicfakebeerinrock histor y:BoyHowdy!Since1969, CREEMhasphotographedsomeofthe world’smostwell-knownmusicians hoistingtheBoyHowdy!beercan,but littledidmostfolksknow,thecanwas justaprop;therewasnoactualbeerinside.Now,fortheveryfirsttime,this iconiccan,adornedwithCREEM’sR. Crumb-designedmascot,willcontaina liquidbrewedbyDogfishHead.Boy Howdy!CreemAle(5.5%ABV)isan unfilteredAmericancreamale(duh!) brewedwithorganiccornandMichigan-grownhops,anodtoCREEM’s Detroitroots,andcraftedwithapowertriooftwofermentationsandamicrobiome.BoyHowdy!That’sgood!”

CREEMMagazinewillbeon-siteat Analog-A-Go-Go,sellingmerchandise andcopiesoftheirmagazine,alongside poursofBoyHowdy!CreamAle,also availableinafour-packof12-ounce cansto-go.

“CREEMwasalwaysAmerica’s OnlyRock‘n’RollMagazine,andBoy Howdy!beerlegendary—manyrock starswillswearitwasreal.Nowthat CREEMisback,it’sonlyfittingthat webringthebeertolifewithDogfish Head—probablytheonlybrewerwho caresaboutrock‘n’rollasmuchaswe do.Wecan’twaittospillsomeatthe

nextshow,”saidCREEMCEOJohn Martin.

•DogfishHeadXMorrisonHotel Gallery:OldFashionedRock‘n’Roll BottledCocktail—“DogfishHead’s loveforrock‘n’rollrunsdeep.That’s whyitsdistilleryisteamingupwith noneotherthantheworldleaderinfine artsmusicphotography,theMorrison Hotel Gallery.Together,theyhave drummedupOldFashionedRock‘n’ Roll(27.5%ABV),aready-to-pour bottledcocktail,thatfusestheirloves formusic,artanddistilling.Bestenjoyedovericewhileperusingthe gallery’stimelessprints,itdeliversthe flavorsfoundinaclassicOldFashioned cocktail,orangezestandbitters,alongsideabitofsweetnessfromrockcandy.”

“MorrisonHotelGalleryisthrilled tobejoiningforceswithDogfishHead to bringtheOld-FashionedRockn’ Rollcocktailandouriconicimageryto theAnalog-A-Go-Gofestival.Welook forwardtocelebratingthiscollaboration inthespiritofmusicandartwithfestivalgoersandrockn’rollenthusiasts alike,”saidMorrisonHotelGallery CEOAdamBlock.

MorrisonHotelGallerywillbeonsiteatAnalog-A-Go-Gosellingsome worksofmusicalgreatnessandoffering poursoftheirnewcollaborativecocktail, alsoavailablein750mLbottlesto-go… “ becausewhodoesn’tloveabitofoldfashionedrock‘n’roll?”

Livemusiclineup

Whilethemaineventistakingplace atDogfishHead’sMiltonBreweryon Saturday,June8,theAnalog-A-Go-Go festivitieswillhappenallweekendlong withalineupoflivemusicspanningthe

HenlopenSpringFestsetforthisweekend

Kids’activities,music, carshowandfood tohighlightevent

Family-friendlyfun,foodandentertainmentforallagesiswhattheorganizersofHenlopenSpringFestplan todeliveronSaturday,May25,at HudsonFieldsinMilton.Theentry feeforthecharityeventis$10(those 12oryoungerareadmittedfreeof charge).Thereareadditionalentry feestoparticipateintheCornhole TournamentandCar&TruckShow, eachofwhichofferprizes.

Activitiesforchildreninclude bouncehouses,aninflatableobstacle courses,slidesandjumbopiperaces.A magicianwillbeonhand,aswellas clowns,balloonartist,facepainting, andanentiresectiondedicatedto “touchatruck” willofferchildrenopportunitiestoseetheirfavoritevehicles,rangingfromacraneto constructionvehiclesandeverything inbetween.MemorialFireCompany willofferridesontheirfiretruck.

Inadditiontotheactivitiesfor children,HenlopenSpringfestoffersa cornholetournament,carandtruck show,andmerchandisevendorssetto thebackdropoflivemusicandentertainmentallday.

Theentertainmentlineupstarts withMagicByCharlie(9:30-10:30

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a.m.);GirlontheMoon—aHigh SchoolRockBand(10:55-11:55 a.m.);aMemorialDaytributeandnationalanthem,performedbyJovon Newmanatnoon;TheJovonNewman Band,performingpop,rockandcountry(noonto12:45p.m.);followedby ElectricVelvet,aclassicrockband (12:45-2p.m.);BadRiver,WhereBad CompanymeetsLittleRiverBand(23:30p.m.);TySherwood&The BrackishWaterBoys,performing country(4-5:15p.m.);andTrailer ParkCasanovas,performinghitsfrom the’70sthroughthe’90s(5:15-6:30 p.m.).

Throughouttheday,first-responderswillbeonhandtoprovide demonstrations.TheDelawareState PoliceAviationUnitwillhavetheir helicopteron-sitefrom10to11a.m.,

followedbyMilfordPoliceDepartment’sPoliceDogDemonstration from1to3p.m.DelawareStatePolicewillalsohaverepresentationfrom theirmountedpatrol,SWARTand bombsquads.TheMilton,Lewesand Ellendalefirecompanieswillbeon handwiththeirequipmentaswell.

Nowinits13thyear,theAnnual Car&TruckShowhostedbyEndeavorLodge17usuallytakesplacein MiltoneachJuneandwilljoinHenlopenSpringfestagainforitssecond year.Participantsmayregistertheir vehiclesbetween9a.m.andnoonfor $25.Thereare29awardstobemade inopenclasses,aswellasfivePro’s PicksprovidedbyMcQueenClassic inLewes.

Thedouble-eliminationcornhole tournamentstartsatnoon.Registra-

tiontakesplacefrom9to11:30a.m., andtheentryfeeis$25perparticipant(inadditiontotheentryfee). Prizeswillbeawardedtofirst-,second-andthird-placeteams. HenlopenSpringfestwillbenefit groupssuchasShriner’sHospitalsfor ChildrenofPhiladelphia,Camp Barnes,FriendsoftheFallen,local first-respondersandlocalfamiliesin needofessentials,suchasfoodand clothing.

KickingoffwithaFriday-nightperformanceatDogfishHeadBrewings& Eats isindie-rocksensationClapYour HandsSayYeah,9-11p.m.Then,on Saturday,June8,attheAnalogA-GoGofestivalatDogfishHead’sMilton Brewery,attendeescangroovetolive musicbyPawnshopRoses,startingat noon,followedbyNikki&TheBarn Boysat2p.m.Then,backinRehoboth onSaturdayevening,MelissaCoxand YamYamwilltakethebrewpubstage911p.m.Closingouttheweekend,folks cancatchMarleyFyockatChesapeake &Maine3-5p.m.onSunday,June9.

FormoreinformationonAnalog-AGo-Go,visitwww.dogfish.com/analoga-go-go.FormoreonCREEM MagazineandMorrisonHotelGallery, visitwww.creem.comandwww.morrisonhotelgallery.com,respectively.

Theevent’spresentingsponsorsare WSFSBankandJackLingoRealty. OthersponsorsincludeTatanka Sauce,BowersSigns,CoastalBath Co.&AirTempSolutions. HudsonFieldsislocatedat29763 EagleCrestRoad,Milton.Formore information,visithenlopenspringfest.com. brewery’sDelawarelocations.

CamrynEhlersofDagsborowas amongtheCarson-NewmanUniversity studentsnamedtotheDean’sListfor thespring2024semester.Theuniversity awardsDean’sListhonorstostudents earningagradepointaverageof3.5to 3.9whiletaking12ormorecredit hours.

Foundedin1851,Carson-Newman

isaChrist-centered,liberalarts-based universityaffiliatedwiththeTennessee BaptistConvention,locatedinJefferson City,Tenn.Carson-Newmanoffers50 undergraduatemajors,aswellasassociate,bachelor’s,master’sanddoctoraldegrees.Theinstitution’swebsiteisat cn.edu.

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)recentlyannouncedtheadditionofafourthdaytothe2024Pride FilmFestival(Thursday,June13, throughSunday,June16.)ThePride FilmFestivalisbeingheldinpartnershipwithCAMPRehobothandisdesignedtoshinealightontheLGBTQ+ experiencethroughdocumentaries,featuresandinternationalfilms.

Hosted attheCinemaArtTheater (CAT)MainTheater,thePrideprogramhasnowbeenconfirmed.Ofthe

SeaColony,aracquetsportscommunityjustsouthofBethanyBeach,announcedthisweekitsperformancein TennisResortsOnline’s(TRO)2024 worldwiderankings.

“Withaccoladesacrossvariouscategories,SeaColonyreaffirmsitsstatusas apremierdestinationforracquetsports enthusiasts,”representativessaid.

TennisResortsOnline,knownforits evaluationsbasedonguestfeedback,revealedSeaColony’soutstanding achievementsinitslatestworldwide rankings.

Inthe2024worldwiderankings,Sea Colonywasnamed:

•Top10TennisResorts;

•No.1PickleballResort;

•No.2forBestTennisStaff;

•No.3forBestTennisProgramming;

•No.3forBestResortJuniorTennis Programs;

•No.3inTennisCamps;

•No.3forBestSocialEvents;

•No.3forBestFitnessCenter;

•No.4forBestTennisInstruction; and

•No.5forBestOverallChildren’s Programs.

“TheseaccoladeshighlightSea Colony’scommitmenttoexcellencein everyaspectofitsofferings,frominstructionandfacilitiestosocialevents andprogramming,”representativessaid. (Toviewthecompleterankings,visit www.tennisresortsonline.com/.)

ninedocumentaries,featuresandinternationalfilmsselected,thefestivalstarts Thursday,June13,withtheacclaimed women’ssoccerdocumentary“COPA 71”;acomedy,“CoraBora”;andthe opening-nightfilm“ClosetoYou,”actor ElliotPage’sfirstfilmafterhistransitionandthefilm’sMid-AtlanticpremiereatCinemaArtTheater.

TheprogramentersDay2onFriday with “NationalAnthem,”whichcreated buzzatlastyear’sSXSWFilmFestival. Saturday,June15,theFilmFestival

headlinerisJimFall,directorofthe 1999classic,“Trick,”celebratingits25yeartheatrical-releaseanniversary.That night,thefilmsocietywillhostaRetro 90’sPartyattheCATandhearfrom Fallattheconclusionofthescreening, withapost-screeningQ&A.

ThefestivalconcludesSunday,June 16,withtheclosing-nightfilm,“A HouseisNotaDisco,”anew documentarythatpeersintothepresent-daylife ofthosewholive,workandvisitthe world’smostradicallyqueer,“homo-nor-

mative”community,FireIslandPines. Festivaladmissioncosts$12perfilm forthepublic,$9formembersor$5for students(studentticketsareavailable onlyatthetheaterboxoffice).Tickets canbepurchasedonlineatrehobothfilm.com,undertheFilmFestivaltab,or call/visittheCinemaArtTheaterbox officeat(302)313-4032,duringbusinesshoursWednesdaythroughSunday fromnoonto5p.m.(Ticketsarenonrefundable,andtherewillbenoexchanges.)

AlejandroJustiniani,directorofRacquetSportsatSeaColony,expressedhis enthusiasm,stating,“Wearethrilledto receivesuchprestigiousrecognitionfrom

TennisResortsOnline.Theseaccolades reflectthededicationandpassionofour team,whocontinuallystrivetoprovide unparalleledexperiencesforourowners

andguests.” FormoreinformationaboutSea Colonyanditsofferings,visitwww.seacolony.com.

Calendar

May23

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

EdiblePlantsClass— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingEdiblePlants—Idenit ificationClassat11:30a.m.Membersare admittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsfortheclass canbemadebygoingtothewebsite http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. 30220PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE 19939.

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

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 (May20),wewilllookattheU.S.vice presidentsupuntiltheCivi lWar.Inthe secondlecture(May22),wewilllearn abouttheU.S.vicepresidentspost-Civil WarthroughWWII.Thefinalsession(May 24)willcovervicepresidentssinceWWII upthroughourcurrentvicepresident.We willhearfunfactsabouteach,alittle abouttheirpoliticalcontributions,and moreinthisinterestinghistoricallecture series.Free,registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 MemorialDayService— TheTownofFenwickIslandisgatheringattheTownPark at5:30p.m.topaytributetothebrave soulswhomadetheultimatesacrificefor ournation.Therewillbetributes,reflec-

tionsandmusicalperformances.

May25

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteon Route1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.

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

EngineerE arlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth,May’skitfocuseson butterflies.Learnaboutthediverseworld ofbutterfliesandexperimentwiththeir habitats,dietandlifecycle.Kitsarefree andavailableforpick-upatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southc oastal.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— St.Martha’sEpiscopalchurchisholdingitsannualBake andBooksalefrom9a.m.to1p.m.There willbehomemadetreatsandliterarytreasurestokickofftheseason.

TrainShow— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubisholdingaModelTrainYard Saleattheirclubhousefrom8a.m.to1 p.m.Thishasfreeadmis sion,andtheyare locatedat36668DuPontBoulevardinSelbyville.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

May27

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

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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— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

Drop-Ins

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

enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly a cceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and

everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georg etown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLi braryhostsPawsfor

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.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.inRoom#205intheChurchbuilding.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtips ondealingwiththelossofalovedone.For moreinformation,call539-9510.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)530-0064.

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDi strictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.In-

formationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

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

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in,so contactCarolLynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch02@gmail.comformoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a .m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

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

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

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

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at Ocean ViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

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

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

2024,hedepartedthisworld,leaving behindcherishedmemoriesthatwill foreverremainetchedinthehearts ofallwhoknewhim.

Hallfoundsolaceandjoyinthe simplepleasuresoflife.Heenjoyed listeningtooldiesmusic—particularlythesoulfulmelodiesofthe Temptations—hisspiritupliftedby thetimelesstunes.Hispassionextendedtotheworldofsports,where hefoundexcitementinthefierce competitionofwrestlingandthe electrifyingenergyoffootball.Adevotedfan,Hallproudlystoodbyhis favoriteteam,thePhiladelphiaEagles.

Hallwasprecededindeathbyhis father,ArvisAllen.Heissurvivedby hismother,DeloresHall;andtwo brothers,ErwinandRobertHall;as wellashissister,DeedraHall;niece, KendraHall;fivenephews,Shawn andShamarHall,andMarcus,MartiasandMilvonnieDavis;half-sister BarbaraReed;half-brotherOliver Wilson;andtwoaunts,Alberta TurnerandBettyBurton;alongwith numerouscousinsandfriends.

AcelebrationofHall’slifewillbe heldonFriday,May24,2024,at11 a.m.atWatsonFuneralHome.Pr ior totheservice,aviewingwillbeheld from10to11a.m.,offeringfriends andfamilyanopportunitytopay theirfinalrespects.Followingthe service,intermentwilltakeplaceat WoodlawnMemorialParkinMillsboro,Del.

MarieA.Knox,108

MarieA.Knox,108,ofBethany Beach,Del.,passedawayonTuesday, May14,2024.Shewasbornto LewisLathburyandMarellaAnn Ly nchLathburyonSept.1,1915.

ShemarriedGeorgeW.Knoxon June26,1937,andhadfourchildren: Judith,MaryJane,RogerandArlene. TogethertheyservedtheLordatthe OceanViewChurchofChrist.They ownedGeorgeW.KnoxBabyChicks &VaccinatingServicesand,inlater years,builtandoperatedtheSummer PlaceMotelandPitch&Putt,in BethanyBeach,Del.Shewasfrom LordBaltimore’sfirstgraduating classin1933,anurse’saideatBeebe HospitalandamemberofBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany Ladies’Auxiliary.

“Letthemorningbringmeword ofYourunfailinglove,forIhaveput mytrustinyou.”—Psalm143:8

“OnTuesday,May14,2024,we saidgoodbyetoalovingmother, grandmother,greatgrandmotherand great-greatgrandmother,MarieA. Knox.WewerehonoredthatGod gavehertous,allowinghertoliveon thisearthformorethan108years. Herlifetimewasfilledwithservice,

hospitalityandlove.”

Knoxwasprecededindeathby herhusband,GeorgeW.Knox;her parents,LewisandMarellaLathbury;adaughter,JudithD. Warrington;sons-in-lawWilliamB. WarringtonJr.andCharlesP. TownsendJr.;andhersistersMabel CloggandHazelEvans.Thoseleft tocherishhermemoryincludeher children:MaryJaneTownsend, RogerKnox(andSue)andArlene Layton(andBruce);15grandchildren;24great-grandchildren;and24 great-greatgrandchildren.Three moreblessingsaretoarrivevery soon.Includingthespouses,thefamilyisnumberedatmorethan100.

“Shecelebratedeachbirthandenjoyedhavingherpicturetakenwith thebabiesandthegenerations.Her lovewasunconditional,andherheart wasgracious.Herdesireforuswasto loveeverybodyandtobeobedient andfaithfultotheLord.”

Thefamilyhasrequestedthat anyonewishingtomakeamemorial contributionconsiderdonating,in hername,totheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany.

JosephJaunutis‘Joe’MankusSr.

JosephJaunutis“Joe”MankusSr., 83,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedaway onSaturday,May18,2024,withhis lovingwifeof62years,CaroleAnne, nearby.Hewasbornnearthebegin-

ningofWorldWarIIinAlytus, Lithuania,thesecondofthreesons, toJonasMankevicius(alocalpolice chief)andJoanaLukosiunaite(a schoolteacher).

Duetothefactthatthefamily wasonthelistfordeportationto Russia’sSiberia,thefamilydeparted Lithuaniainthefallof1944forsafer havens.AfterfiveyearsinGermany’s DisplacedPersonCamps,thefamily arrivedSeptember1949viashipin NewYorkCityandsettledinBinghamton,N.Y.,withthesurnameof Mankus.

Mankuswasagoodstudentand athlete,letteringinfootball,basketballandbaseballatBinghamton CentralHighSchool.Thathelped himreceiveafullscholarshipatthe UniversityofPennsylvania,wherehe earnedhischemicalengineeringdegreewhileplayingfouryearsoffootball,followedbyamaster’sdegreein businessformarketing,twoyears later.Hemettheloveofhislife,CaroleAnneKautz,anursingstudent atPenn,inMay1962,andmarried hershortlythereafter.

Hisbusinesscareerstartedin 1964withShellChemicalCompany inManhattan,whichlasteduntil 1969,interruptedfortwoyearsin betweenforactivedutyintheU.S. ArmyatFortBenning,Ga.,andFort LeonardWood,Mo.Hethenjoined theLubrizolCorporation,now100

percentownedbyBerkshireHathaway,whichlastedmorethan34 yearsinvarioussalesandbusiness managementpositions,startingin Ridgewood,N.J.,thenWilmington, Del.,andfinallyatheadquartersin Wickliffe,Ohio.

Mankustraveledregularlyinthe U.S.andinternationallytogrowthe businesshewasresponsiblefor.His maingoalduringhisworkingyears wastomakesurehisfamilymembers hadabetterlifethanheexperienced inhisyouth.

Heretiredattheendof2003and movedinJulyof2004intoahouse hehelpeddesignandhadbuilton theCrippleCreekgolfcourse,witha viewofIndianRiverBay,andheenjoyedfrequentvisitsfromfamilyand friends.Healsoenjoyedplayinggolf regularlywiththe“BallintheHat” group.HeandCaroleAnnealso lovedEuropeanriverboatcruises andbeenonalmostallthatwere available.TripstoLithuania,afterit becamefreeagain,werememorable. Mankuswasprecededindeathby hisparents;hisolderbrother,John, andGrace,hiswife;hisbrother John’sson,William,andhisdaughter-in-lawDebbie.Heissurvivedby hiswife,CaroleAnne;daughters KatherineSimmons(andRobert) andCynthiaMankus;andson

$1,595.

Thetwobeneficiariesforthis year’sSouthernDelawareWine,Food &MusicFestivalonOct.5inRehobothBeachhavebeenannounced. TheyaretheSussexCountyHabitatfor HumanityandtheHarryKFoundation.

Theannualevent,nowinitsninth year,celebratestheworkofDelaware nonprofitsbydonatinghundredsof thousandsofdollarstohelpthemfulfill theirmissions.

“Since2015,morethan$250,000has beendonatedfromthiseventtosupport localcharitableorganizationsdoinginspirationalworktomakeourcommunitystrong,”saidStacyLaMotta,creator oftheevent.

TheHealthyHomesInitiativeatthe SussexCountyHabitatforHumanity hasservedmorethan2,500individuals inSussexCountythroughhomeconstructionandpreservation,homerepairs,financialliteracyand energy-efficientupgrades.

“Weareveryexcitedtobeabeneficiaryofthe9thAnnualSouthern DelawareWine,Food&MusicFestival,”saidKevinGilmore,CEO,Sussex CountyHabitatforHumanity.“While homeconstructionisanintegralpartof ourmission,weknowsometimesthe mostaffordablehomeforafamilyis oftentheonetheyalreadyown.Unfortunately,thecostofmaintainingasafe andhealthyhomehasrisendramatically inrecentyearstothepointofcrisisfor householdswithloworfixedincomes.

“ThefundsdonatedtoSussex CountyHabitatforHumanityfromthe

festivalwillhelpourHealthyHomes Initiativemakeimpactfulhomerepairs forourSussexCountyneighbors.”

TheHarryKFoundationdelivers severalprogramsdedicatedtoeliminatinghungerandfoodinsecuritiesamong

childreninDelaware.

“WiththesupportoftheSouthern DelawareWine,Food&MusicFestival, theHarryKFoundationwillbeableto strengthenourmissiontomakesureno childinSussexCountygoestobed

hungryatnight,”saidHarryKeswani, presidentandfounderoftheHarryK Foundation.

“Wearegratefulforthissupportto increaseouroutreach,becausechildhoodhungerinDelawareisreal:1in5 childrenfacefoodinsecurity.Since 2013,wehaveestablishedandfunded 52pantriesinschoolsandsponsored theSchoolBackpackprogramtoprovideover630childrenwithfoodfor weekends,holidaysandsummerbreak. WealsoimplementedaMobilePantry PrograminpartnershipwiththeFood BankofDelawareforchildrenlivingin need.Asabeneficiaryofthisevent,we willraisegreaterawareness.”

T icketsforthefestivalareonsale now!Topurchaseticketsandlearnmore abouttheevent, visitwww.sodelfest.com.Thosewho wishtovolunteerforthefestival,and thosewishingtoserveasoneofits restaurantpartnersorsponsorscancontactorganizersatwww.sodelfest.com.

JosephJ.“Jay”MankusJr.(and Leanne);granddaughtersElizabeth Simmons,RachaelLanese(andBen) andLydiaMankus;grandsonsJames A.(andEmma)andDaniel(and Anna);hisbrotherJohn’sthreesurvivingchildren,JohnV.,JamesK. andMary,andtheirfivekids.Heis alsosurvivedbyhisyoungerbrother Anthony(andJane),alongwiththeir sonMichael(andSara)andtheir twinchildrenJoshandZack.

WilliamC.‘Bill’Miller,77

WilliamC.“Bill”Miller,77,of Selbyville,Del.,passedawayon Monday,May6,2024,athome.He wasborninTyrone,Pa.,sonofthe lateJamesAlfredMillerandHelen Miller.

HeownedBillMiller&Co.for manyyearswhileperformingall kindsofhomeimprovements.He wasaveryhandyman.Hewasalsoa

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom1to 2p.m.onFriday,May24,2024,at OurLadyofGuadalupeCatholic Church,35318ChurchRoad,Frankford,whereaMassofChristianBurialwillbeginat2p.m.Intermentwill beheldprivately.Mankuswasbeing treatedformultiplemyeloma,a bloodcancer.Donationsinmemory ofJosephJ.Mankusweresuggested to:PennMedicineAbramsonCancer Center https://giving.apps.upenn.edu/fund? program=MC&fund=00499or TidalHealth www.tidalhealth.org/about-us/donateRichardA.HensonCancer Center.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

U.S.AirForceveteran.Hehada greatsenseofhumorandalways madepeoplelaugh,especiallyhis wife.

Millerissurvivedbyhiswife, SusanS.Miller;ason,Louis William“Bill”MillerofNevadaCity, Calif.;adaughter,AmyGromada andherhusband,Andy,ofTaneytown,Md.;asister,SueCrovoofEllicottCity,Md.;threegrandchildren, RoxyMiller,JoshFonsecaandAndrewFonseca;andtwogreat-grandchildren,OliverFonsecaandGeorge Fonseca.

AcelebrationofMiller’slifewill beheldatafuturedate.Inlieuof flowers,donationsinhismemory maybemadetoBrandywineValley SPCA,GeorgetownCampus,22918 DupontBlvd.,Georgetown,DE 19947.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

BettyG.Smith,93

BettyG.Smith,93,ofMillsboro, Del.,andformerlyofLehighton,Pa., wenthometobewiththeLordon Wednesday,May15,2024,inthe comfortofherownhome. Smithwasprecededindeathby herbelovedhusband,CharlesH. Smith,in2014.Sheissurvivedby hersixchildren,LisaJanvier(and Melvin),ScottSmith(andAnn), BruceSmith(andJill),DarleneLonergan,MelodyNicholsandPaula Tucker(andDonie);12grandchildren;andnumerousgreat-grandchildrenandgreat-great-grandchildren. Afuneralservicewastobeheldat 12:30p.m.onThursday,May23, 2024,attheLongNeckChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,32013 LongNeckRd.,Millsboro,Del., wherefriendsandfamilycouldcall after11:30a.m.IntermentwillfollowattheDelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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Above,EdLewandowski’soil,‘TideUp’and,right,LaurieFields’mixed-medium,‘VerticalGrass,’aresamplesofwhatGallery One’stwonewartistsbringtothetable.Thegallerywillholdameet-the-artistseventonSaturday,June8,from4to6p.m.

Fields,LewandowskijoinGalleryOneartists

GalleryOnethisweekannounced thattwonewlocalartists,LaurieFields andEdLewandowski,havejoinedthe galleryinOceanView.

Fieldsisacontemporarymixedmediaartistwhohasbeencreatingart asaresidentartistattheTorpedoStudioArtCenterinAlexandria,Va.,for thelast40years.Herwork,describedas “vibrantandprovocative,”isinthecorporatecollectionsofIBM,General Foods,HyattRegency,Westinghouse andGeico.Herworkhasalsobeen showcasedinCosmopolitan,Interior Design andHomeEntertainmentmagazines,andmorethan70ofherimages havebeenpublishedaspostersandare

distributedworldwide.Herworkhas alsobeenrepresentedintheArt intheEmbassies PrograminWashington,D.C.She holdsabachelor’s degreeinfinearts fromtheUniversityofHartford.

“Iamintriguedbyallkindsofmaterialsandlovetoimaginehowtocombineandintegratetheminunexpected newways,”saidFields.

Lewandowskiholdsabachelor’sdegreeinmarinebiology,andhasserved asexecutivedirectorfortheDelaware

CenterfortheInlandBaysandactingdirectorfor DelawareSea GrantattheUniversityof Delaware.That mayseemanunlikelycombination forsomeonewithasecondcareerasan artist,butLewandowski’spaintingshave capturedtheattentionofcollectorsand jurors:“Ed’scoastallandscapesareavibrantstatementthatevokeamoodand expansivesenseofplaceandtime.”“The executionoflightisaccomplished,and thecolorpalettesarewarmandinvit-

ing.”“Thecarefuluseofshadowcompelsyoutoexaminethesepiecesforexcitingdetails.”Lewandowski’sawards includebeingjuriedintothe2024Local Color/PleinAirEaston2024,second placeatPaintDover2023andtheBest inMaritimeattheArtistPaintOcean City. Theworkofbothartistscanbeseen atGalleryOne,32AtlanticAvenue, OceanView.Formoreinformation,call (302)537-5055,orvisitthegallerybetween10a.m.and5p.m.daily. Areceptiontomeet-the-artistswill beheldJune8,from4to6p.m.Allare welcome.

Lewandowski Fields

Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeekNo.3

Contemporarylines andlotsoflight

(Editor’snote:Thisisthethirdina seriesofpreviewsofthehomesthat willbeondisplayduringthe32nd Beach&BayCottageTour,tobeheld virtuallyJuly14throughAug.4and, forsixpreselectedhomes,in-personon July24andJuly25.)

Purchasingtheuniquepieshapedlotadjacenttothebeachin aNorthBethanycommunitywas aneasydecisionfortheownersof thishome,sinceshehadspent manyhappysummersinheraunt’s vacationhomejustaroundthecorner.

WithalifelongloveofScandinaviandesign,thecouplewere quicklydrawntothecontemporary stylingofalocalarchitectandadesigner.Theywereabletocreatea modern,uncluttereddécorthat complementsthecleanlinesofthe three-story,five-bedroomhome. Boldpolishedblackconcretefloors intheentryandonthelivingroom accentwallserveasacounterbalancetotheabundantnaturallight streamingfromthetranslucent glassstairwellandfloor-to-ceiling

windowsoneachlevel. Customwhiteoakflooringand woodworkprovidecharacterand warmthineveryspace,whilea

thoughtfullydesignedlayoutoffers directaccesstotheexteriorfromall fourlower-levelguestrooms.Acohesiveblendofthecreativityand artistryofarchitect,designerand homeownershasresultedinastunninglybeautifulfamilyvacation homethatcapturesobliqueocean viewsfrommultipleangles.

Thisisjustoneoftheproperties thatwillbeviewedbythosewho purchaseticketsforthe32ndBeach &BayCottageTour.Thisweek’s homeisoneofthesixhomesonthe 32ndtourthatwillbeavailablefor in-persontoursbyholdersof Combotickets.And,likeall10

homesonthe2024 tour,thishomewill alsobeavailabletobe seenvirtuallyby holdersofboth ComboandVirtual tickets.Eachofthe 10homeswillfeature aprofessionallyproducedvideowhich willoffertourpatrons anopportunityto vieweachhomeas oftenastheywant fromanywhereduringthethree-week virtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandthe abilitytoviewthe touronanyinternetenableddevice.

The32ndBeach& BayCottageTouris beingpresentedby LeslieKoppandThe LeslieKoppGroup, andthishomeis sponsoredbySEAStudioArchitects,GoldSponsorandarchitectof thishome.

Comboticketscost$50,and Virtual-onlyticketscost$35. Comboticketsarestrictlylimited to1,000ticketsandmaybeusedeitherdayofthetour,withasingle entrypermittedtoeachhome.To purchaseticketsorformoreinformation,visittheCottageTour’s websiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottageTourisproducedbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Allnetproceeds directlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

SeaLightDesign-BuildwinsDelawareRemodeleroftheYear

The32ndAnnualRegalAwards wereheldFriday,May10,atLighthouse CoveEventCenterinDeweyBeachby theHomeBuildersAssociationof Delaware.Theceremonyisdesignedto highlightexcellenceintheDelaware home-buildingindustry,andmorethan 200wereinattendance.

SeaLightDesign-Buildwon14 Regalawards,includingtheRegal AwardforDelawareRemodelerofthe Yearforthefifthconsecutivetime.They wonBestLuxuryCustomHome3,0004,000Sq.Ft.,BestOwner’sSuiteDesignforaRemodeler,BestKitchen Design,BestBathroomDesign,Best Renovationover$300,000foraRemodeler,BestRenovation$50,000to $75,000,BestRenovation$25,000to $50,000,BestResidentialAddition/Alterationover$50,000,BestInformationalBrochure,BestLogoandBest WebsiteforaRemodeler.

Twooftheirstaffalsowonawards againthisyear.KatieSanchezwonSelections/OptionsCoordinatorofthe Year,andBrendanWelchwon Project/ProductionManageroftheYear.

ChuckColeman,ownerofSeaLight Design-Buildsaid,“Wearecontinually humbledbytheaccolades,awardsand goodreviews.Winning14Regal Awardsisateameffort,andIamso gratefultoworkwithsuchacustomer

SeaLightDesign-Build,customhomebuilderservicingtheDelawareBeacharea,wontheBestLuxuryCustomHome3,0004,000Sq.Ft.over$400,000RegalAwardthismonth.

service-andinnovativedesign-oriented group.Theymakemeproudeveryday. AndseeingKatieandBrendanedified

againforalltheirhardworkwasextraspecial.”

Foradditionalinformation,contact ChuckColemanat(302)537-2071or visit

TheParkerGroup,alocalrealestatebrokerage,willhostGame Night,acharityevent,onFriday, June1,from4to7p.m.atthePlantationsLakesClubhouseinMillsboro.Theeventpromises“anightof friendlycompetition,prizesgalore anddeliciousbites”—alltobenefit SussexCountyHabitatforHumanity.

Thecenterpieceoftheevening willbemultipleroundsofbingowith prizebasketsupforgrabs.Donated bylocalbusinesses,thebasketsare filledwithanarrayofgoodies. Guestscantrytheirluckvyingfor prizeswhilesavoringcomplimentary drinksandappetizersserved throughouttheevent.Forthosewho enjoyarefinedsmoke,CamdenCigarswillbehostinganoutdoorcigar loungeadjoiningtheeventspace.

Inadditiontobingomania,the nightwillfeatureotherclassicgames hostedbyTheParkerGroupteamto keepguestsentertainedbetween rounds,offeringfunforallages.

TicketsforGameNightcost$5, with100percentofproceedsdonatedtoSussexCountyHabitatfor Humanity.Purchaseticketsat bit.ly/3UVZkyporbyvisitingThe ParkerGroupFacebookpage.For moreinformation,callTheParker Groupat(302)217-6692.

BethanyBeach unveilsnew tourismapp

TheTownofBethanyBeachis launchinganewresourceforits touristsandresidents,calledBethany Life.Theapplicationwillfunction thesamewayasthosedownloaded fromtheAppStore,howeveritcan beaccessedfromanydevicewithno loginrequired.

OfficialssaidtheTownwillcontinuetomaintainitscurrentwebsite atwww.townofbethanybeach.com withanall-encompassingapproach toBethanyBeachmunicipalinformation.

“BethanyLifewillofferaquick referencetokeyfactsthatmakea triptothebeachasuccessfulone, namelybeachrules,lodgingandarea Information,aswellasdailyupdates onwhattodoandwheretoeat.The appevenallowsforreal-timealerts intheeventofemergenciesortimesensitivenotifications,”theysaid. “BethanyLifeisjustonemoreway theTownofBethanyBeachiskeepingitsvisitorsandresidentsinformedandentertained.”

TheParkerGroupissettohostGame Night,acharityevent,onFriday,June1 from4to7p.m.,atthePlantationLakes ClubhouseinMillsboro.Picturedisthe ParkerGroup’sofficeinGeorgetown.

Toseethelivesite,visit: https://bethanylife.app/. CoastalPoint•Submitted

FatherJenningscelebrates50yearsintheministry

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Perhapsmostimportanttohim,inhis roleasapriest,isadamantlyassuring parishionersofGod’slove.

“Idon’twantpeopleafraidofGod.If somebodycreatesyouandlovesyou,why beafraid?Don’teverbeafraidofGod,” theRev.PaulFrancisJennings,pastorof St.Luke’sCatholicChurchinOcean City,Md.,saidduringarecentconversationwiththeCoastalPointaboutcelebrating50yearsintheministry,afew daysbeforeaspecialMay5MassattendedbyWilmingtonDioceseBishop WilliamE.Koenigandseveralarea priests.

“IthinkifIcould,Iwouldeliminate thephrase‘fearoftheLord.’Iwould changetheword‘fear’to‘respect.’Saying Godlovesusismyfavoritethingtosay duringMass,absolutely,”the75-year-old Wilmingtonnativesaid.

DuringtheMasstoobservethe goldenanniversary,Jennings,ashepreparedtopresentthehomily,orsermon, glanceddownatpreparednotesand joked,“MyparishionersknowIdon’t writemyremarksdown,soyou’rein trouble,”andthoseinthefullaudience, includinghisfamilymembersfillingthe frontpews,laughed.

Ineachlife,hesaid,therearemomentsofpersonalsignificanceand achievement“andyoufinditallinGod.”

Amilestonelikea50thanniversaryis agiftfromGodthatbeganwithtwo outstandingparentswhosetfineexamples,hesaid,thankingthemandhis brothersandsisters“fortheirloveforthe firstborn.”

“MayGodcontinuetoprotectyouall andknowIwillalways bethereforyou.I hopeIbroughtmanyofyoucloserto God,”hesaid,thankingsupportersfor prayers.Theyrespondedwithcheersand

FatherJenningsspeakswithacoupleofyoungchildrenmanyyearsago.

applause.

Thepastor,whosaidhehasnoplans toretire,recalledbeingjustaboy,an eighth-gradestudent,whenhedecided hewantedtogotoseminaryandstudy forthepriesthood.Hisparentsdidn’t forcehim,theWilmingtonnativesaid, butwereencouraging.

“Iwasanaltarserver,andIthought thatwasfun.TheMassdrew me.That waspartofit.Iwenttomyparentsand toldthemIwantedtobeapriest,”he said.

Hemajoredintheologyandearneda master’sdegreeinreligiouseducationad-

ministration,thenworkedinschoolsfor 25years,teachingreligion,socialstudies andlanguages,andcoachingvolleyball, softballandbasketball,withhisfavorite beingvolleyball.

Hewasalsowhathelightheartedly callsthe“dreadeddeanofdiscipline,”all whilealsocontinuingparishworkasa priest.

Thereisnotypicaldayforapriest,he said,butmanyresponsibilities—daily Mass,SundayMasses,readingtheHoly Bible,hospitalcalls,hospicevisits,baptisms.Hesaidhelikeshearingconfessionsbecauseit’sanopportunitytocalm

theunnerved.

“Peoplearescared.Theyareworried, andIwantthemtobereassuredwhen youareforgiven,that’sit.It’sover,”he said.

Heevenlightheartedlyabsolvesthose whosecellphonesringduringMass, sometimessayingfromthepulpit,“That betterbeGod.”

Notbeingmarriedandremaining celibateforlife,aspriestsvow,“doesn’t bothermeintheleast,”hesaid,because hecanservethechurchandGodwith-

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Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology

Delaware State Beach Patrol

DelDOT-Southern District

The Dental Group

DHSS Facility Operations

Discover Church

Discovery Cove Learning Center

DNREC: Trap Pond State Park

Dunkin Donuts

Elite Physical Therapy

Evans Farm, LLC

First State Chevrolet

First State Community Action Agency

First State Fabrication

First State Oral Surgery

First Steps Preschool

The Frozen Farmer

Garnett Electrical Services

Geo-Technology Associates

Harrison Senior Living

Helping Hands Learning Center

Hertrich Collision Center of Dagsboro

N.R. Hudson Consulting, Inc.

I.G. Burton

Peyton McNamara

Anthony Mendez-Soto

Clavelita Menendez Zacarias

Lark Miller

Madison Milspaw

Matthew Minard

Elizabeth Minor

Destiny Mitchell

Alyssa Molock

Jeyson Morales-Perez

Brian Morales-Rojas

Conner Mulford

Ariella Murphy

Kenny Navaro-Lopez

Michael Niz-De Leon

Delaney Noel

Christopher Ocampo-Fuentes

Jinnyvette Ortiz-Lopez

Kali Ortiz-Roblero

Daniesha Ostinvil

Brianna Pacheco-Quillen

Kalayah Parkinson

Lillian Penuel

Danica Phillips

Kendrick Pickinpaugh

Vanessa Pierre-Charles

Caden Popelas

Susan Porter

Jacqueline Ramirez-Martin

Justin Ramsingh

Keegan Rieley

Priscila Roblero Morales

Impact Graphix and Signs J & J Shop

Lane Builders, LLC.

Little Faces Learning Center

Little Sprouts Learning Academy Lowes

Manufacturing Support, Inc.

Mercer and Sydell Dental

Mid Atlantic Electrical Services

Milford Police Department

Millsboro Police Department

Moore & Rutt, P.A.

National HVAC

Neurology Center of Southern Delaware

The Next Step Learning Center

Nickel Electrical Companies

North Star Heating and Air Conditioning

Occupational Therapy of Delaware

The Parker Group

Pathways to Success

Pivot Physical Therapy

Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Millsboro

Pure Beauty Unisex

J.A. Rabinski Builders

Rainbow of Hope Childcare, LLC

Daniela Rodriguez Pineda

Keren Rojas-Sotelo

Jose Sanchez De Leon

Kimberly Sanchez-Hernandez

Marlen Sanchez-Velazquez

Keimy Sandoval-Ramirez

Ashley Santiago

Nathan Saulsbury

Dominick Shorter

Faith Smith

Victoria Smith

Shania Snead

Christ Sonley-Charles

Miyah Sow

McKinley Stokley

James Stroup

Nathan Taulbee

Alyssa Taylor

Brynn Thornton

Zoe Tyndall

Hilary Tzun-Vicente

Arina Varrato

Gerson Velasquez-Mazariegos

Wyatt Warner

Summer Weber

Olivia Wilckens

Katelyn Williams

Coleman Woodward

Hunter Workman

Bryce Wright

Daniele Young

Rise and Shine Learning Center

Rise Fitness and Adventure

Sanchez and Sons Construction Sergovic, Carmean, Weidman, McCartney, and Owens, P.A.

Smucker Company

SoDel Concepts

Sonic

Southern Delaware Dental Specialists

Southern Delaware Signs

SPLASH Bay Shore Day School

Stellar Orthodontics

Stephan & Co. Salon and Spa Super Cuts

Sussex County Emergency Operations Center

Sussex County Family Court

Sussex Technical High School

Techno Goober

Tidal Health

University of Delaware

Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center

Workman Farms, Inc.

ForinformationaboutSussexTechnicalHighSchoolWBLProgram contactDeanJohnsonat302-853-1846ordean.johnson@sussexvt.k12.de.us

WORKPLAY

By Samuel A. Donaldson & Doug Peterson

SlowerLower ShortFilmFestival seekingentries

It’stimeforlocalfilmmakersto wrapuptheirproductionandsend itinforconsiderationtoRevival House’sannualSlowerLowerShort FilmFestivalattheMiltonTheatre onSunday,June9.Theannual eventhighlightstheregion’stop filmmakersandisconsideredthe premiershortfilmfestivalinthe stateofDelaware.

TheSlowerLowerShortFilm Festivalwelcomesfilmmakersofall agestosubmittheiroriginalworks forconsideration.Seasonedprofessionalsorup-and-comingvisionariesalikearebeingencouragedto sharetheirstorieswithabig-screen audience.AswithallRevival House’slocalfilmfestivals,thereis absolutelynocosttofilmmakers whosubmitfilmsforconsideration. Fromdramastocomedies,from animationtosci-fi,theSlower LowerShortFilmFestivalwillcelebratethediverseworldofindependentfilmmakersfromaround thearea.Thescreeningswillbefollowedbyanon-stageQ&Awith thefilmmakerstosharetheircinematicjourneyswithaudiencemembers.

Filmmakerscansubmitfilms thatarelessthan30minutesin length.Toenter,filmmakersmust simplysubmitawaiverfoundon theRevivalHousewebsite (www.revivalhousetheater.com)and sendalinkoftheirfilmtotherevivalhouse@gmail.com.ThesubmissiondeadlineisMay7at midnight.

Selectedentrantswillbenotified viaemail,andthosefilmmakerswill havetheopportunitytoshowcase theirworkonthebigscreenatthe historicMiltonTheatre.

“Wearethrilledtoonceagain hosttheSlowerLowerShortFilm FestivalattheMiltonTheatre,”said RobRectorco-creatoroftheRevivalHouse.“Thisfestivalisacelebrationofcreativityandstorytelling fromourlocalfilmmakers.Wehad suchastronglineupforlastyear’s HorrorTrailerChallengeandare lookingforwardtoshowcasingthe talentlivinginourarea.”

Formoreinformationandto submitafilm,visittherevivalhousetheater.com.

Ticketsfortheeventcost$10,or $5forstudentsandseniors.For moreinformationonthisorupcomingRevivalHousescreenings, visitwww.revivalhousetheater.com. Ticketscanbepurchasedthrough theMiltonTheatreat(302)6843038orthroughtheirwebsiteat www.pcade.com.

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jenningsthisweekannounceda$10.25 million50-jurisdictionsettlementwith AT&TMobilityLLC,CricketWireless LLC,T-MobileUSAInc.,CellcoPartnershipd/b/aVerizonWirelessand TracFoneWirelessInc.,whichresolves thestateattorneys-generalinvestigationsintothewirelesscarriers’deceptive andmisleadingadvertisingpractices.

“Today’ssettlementfurtherdemonstratesourcommitmenttoprotecting Delawareansandholdingcompaniesaccountablewhentheyattempttodeceive andmisleadourcitizens,”statedJennings.“WewillcontinuetodoeverythinginourpowertokeepDelaware consumerssafe.”

Assurancetermsareakeycomponentofthesettlements,whichaddress whatJenningssaidwasthecommon misleadingadvertisingpracticesofthe

FatherJennings

outhavingtheadditionalresponsibility ofawifeandchildren.Andhedoesn’t seecelibacyinthechurchchanging.Neitherisheconcernedaboutthecurrent shortageofpriests,saying,“Itwillbalanceitselfout.”

Lifeasapriestislonely“onlyifyou makeitthatway,”hesaid.

“Ifyoukeepstayingbusy,you’llbe fine,andIalwaysenjoyedstayingbusy,” hesaid,adding,withcharacteristicmodesty,thatitisn’tunusualforapriestto reachhis50thyear“ifyoulivelong enough.”

Thepastor,whohasbeenatSt. Luke’ssinceMay2015,afterservingSt. Christopher’sChurch inChester,Md., for16years,hasalsobeeninvolvedwith lawenforcementformanyyears,aspolicechaplaininseveralofthetowns wherehewasassigned,includingOcean City.

“Isawallkindsofsituations—accidentscenes,deathnotifications.When wewenttosomeone’shousetotelltheir familyalovedonehaddied,Iwasthe onewhousuallydidthetalking,”hesaid, recallinganincidentseveralyearsago whentwoofficerswerekilledduringthe sameincident.

“Ihadtotelltheirparentsanddeal withthedepartmentitself,theofficers. ButGodputstherightwordsinyour mouth,”hesaid.

Amanwhoenjoystraveling,Jennings plannedatripeveryyearformorethan 40yearsandhasbeenallovertheworld —Bosnia,NorthAfrica,theMiddle East—withtheonlyplacehehasn’tvisitedbeingMoldova.Histravelshelp himrelatetoforeignstudentswhocome toOceanCitytoworkduringthesummer.

“Ihavehadalotoffun,”hesaid,settlingbackinhischair.“It’sallbeenfun. I’mjustgladI’mstillhere.”

wirelesscarriers,includingmisrepresentationsconcerning:(1)“unlimited”data advertisements,whichfailedtoclearly andconspicuouslydisclosemateriallimitations;(2)“free”phoneoffers,which failedtoclearlyandconspicuouslydisclosematerialconditions;(3)monetary incentivesto“switch”wirelessnetworks, whichfailedtoclearlyandconspicuouslydisclosehowthemonetaryincentiveswouldbeprovided;and(4)wireless carrierplancomparisons,whichfailed todisclosematerialdifferences.

Theassuranceterms,amongother things,requirethewirelesscarriersto:

(1)makeallfutureadvertisements andrepresentationstruthful,accurate andnon-misleading;

(2)referinmarketingto“unlimited” mobiledataplansonlywheresuchplans donotsetanynumericallimitsonthe quantityofdataallowedduringabilling

cycleandclearlyandconspicuouslydisc loseanyrestrictionsondataspeed,as wellasthetriggersofsuchrestrictions;

(3)offertopayforconsumersto “switch”carriersonlywheretheyclearly andconspicuouslydisclosethetypeof feesandamountsthattheywillpay consumers,theformandschedulethat suchpaymentwilltakeandallmaterial requirementsthatconsumersmustsatisfyinordertoqualifyandreceivesuch payment;

(4)offerwirelessdevicesorservices for“free”orsimilartermsonlywhere theydiscloseclearlyandconspicuously allmaterialtermsandconditionsthat theconsumermustmeetinordertoreceivethe“free”devicesorservices;

(5)makeofferstoleasewirelessdevicesonlywhereitismadecleartothe consumerthattheconsumerwillbeenteringintoaleaseagreement;

(6)makerepresentationsthataconsumerwillsavemoneybypurchasingits productsorservicesonlywhereithasa reasonablebasistodosobasedoncomparisonswiththepricesofcomparable goodsorservicesofotherproviders,or whereanymaterialdifferencesbetween thosegoodsorservicesareclearlyand conspicuouslydisclosed;

(7)appointadedicatedemployeeto workwiththeattorneysgeneraltoaddressordinarycomplaintsfiledbyconsumers;and

(8)trainitscustomerservicerepresentativeswhospeakwithconsumersto complywiththesetermsandimplement andenforceaprogramtoensurecompliancewiththeseterms.

The StateofDelawarewillreceive morethan$70,000inattorneys’fees andcostsaspartofthe50-jurisdiction settlementswiththewirelesscarriers.

OldTimers’DayreturningtoSelbyvilleinJune

Selbyvillewillplayhosttothe67thOldTimer’sDayClassicCarShow&FamilyFestivalonSaturday, June 15.Theclassiccarshowisalwaysabigdraw.

The67thOldTimers’DayClassic CarShow&FamilyFestivalwillreturn toSelbyvilleonSaturday,June15,from 8a.m.to3p.m.TheannualFather’s DayWeekendeventishostedbythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof CommerceandtheTownofSelbyville, andisbeingpresentedbytheBunting &MurrayConstructionCorporation.

Afamily-friendlyaffair,OldTimers’ Dayfeaturesanincredibleclassiccar showofvehiclesdatingasfarbackas the 1920s.Festivalactivitieswillinclude aliveDJprovidedbyBKHEntertainment,sponsoredbytheBankofOcean City,aswellasfoodvendors,children’s activities,anoutdoorbeergarden,live performancebyGlassOnionBand

sponsoredbyMountaire Farms,localartisans,a dunktanksponsoredby David,Bowen& Friedel,indoorrollerskatingandahistoric walkingtourthrough downtownSelbyville sponsoredbyNorthwesternMutual.

Backagain,thepopupbeergardenbenefittingtheSelbyville VolunteerFireCompany,sponsoredby BanksWines&Spirits, willlastfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.,allowingfestival attendeestoenjoya beverageastheytakein thefestivitiesofthe day.

SalemUnited MethodistChurchwill hostrollerskatingat theirindoorrink($1skaterental),and additionalchildren’sactivities,including inflatablessponsoredbytheMcDonalds ofSelbyville,willalsobefeaturedon ChurchAvenue.Freefiretruckrides, courtesyoftheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Company,willalsobeofferedfrom11 a.m.to2p.m.

Eventattendeescanalsotakeastroll

downthroughthetowntoexperience thehistoricwalkingtour,featuringstops attheTownsendHouse,SalemUnited MethodistChurch,thehistoricPost Office,SelbyvilleRailroadMuseumand FireHallMuseum.

“Locals,visitors,familiesandcarenthusiastsalikehavespenttheSaturday ofFather’sDayweekendindowntown Selbyville,andwelovehavingtheopportunitytohighlightthetown,”said ChamberExecutiveDirectorLauren Weaver.“Guestsfindtheinlandtowns tobecharmingandfamily-friendly.The classiccarsandtrucksareablastfrom thepast.”

Vehicleentryintothecarshowcosts $10,andthefirst100registrantsreceive acommemorativeeventgift,sponsored byMurraySod.The2024festivalwill haveanall-newjudgingprocess,with awardsgoingtothetop25vehiclessubmitted forjudging,aswellastheBestin ShowandOldestoftheOldTimers awards.

Toregisteravehicleorforcomplete details,scheduleofevents,oranonline volunteerform,visit oldtimersdayde.com.Tobecomeasponsororvendorofthisyear’sfestival,email events@thequietresorts.com.Volunteers cancontacttheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerceatinfo@thequietresorts.comorcall(302)539-2100.

HudsonnamedtospringDean’sListatBelmontUniversity

ErinHudsonofFrankfordwasnamed amongthestudentswhoqualifiedforBelmontUniversity’sspring2024Dean’sList. Approximately44percentoftheuniversity’s7,338undergraduatestudentsqualifiedforthespring2024Dean’sList.

“EarningaplaceontheDean’sListisa testamenttotheunwaveringdiligence, tenacityandcommitmenttoscholarlydistinctionexhibitedbyBelmont’spromising students,”saidBelmontUniversityProvost DavidGregory.“Theabilitytoexcelboth insideandoutsidetheclassroomemphasizesthesestudents’exceptionalcharacter anddrive,anditisanhonorformetoextendmyheartfeltcongratulationstoeach one.

“Whethertheyarecontributingtothe

arts,pioneeringgroundbreakingresearchor championingimportantcauses,theyhave consistentlydemonstratedthesamelevelof passionandexcellencethathasbrought themtothismomentousacademicachievement.”

Dean’sListeligibilityisbasedonaminimumcourseloadof12hoursandaquality grade-pointaverageof3.5withnograde belowaC.

Locatedtwomilesfromdowntown Nashville,BelmontUniversitycomprises nearly9,000studentsfromeverystateand 33countries.Theuniversityoffersmore than115areasofundergraduatestudy,41 master’sprogramsandfivedoctoraldegrees. Formoreinformation, visitwww.belmont.edu.

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TwoIRstudentsreceivedAlgerscholarships

TwoIndianRiverSchoolDistrict studentsrecentlyreceivedscholarships fromtheHoratioAlgerAssociation.

YamilethLopez-RenojofSussex CentralHighSchoolreceivedaNationalHoratioAlgerScholarshipvaluedat$25,000,whileVivian Felipe-LucasofIndianRiverHigh SchoolwasawardedaDelawareHoratioAlgerScholarshipvaluedat $10,000.Lopez-Renojwastheonly studentfromDelawaretobenameda 2024NationalScholar.

TheHoratioAlgerAssociationprovidesscholarshipassistancetodeservingyoungpeoplewhohave demonstratedintegrity,determination inovercomingpersonaladversity,academicpotentialandthepersonalaspirationtomakeauniquecontribution tosociety.Eachyear,theassociation awardsmorethan100nationalscholarshipsof$25,000eachtohighschool

seniorsrepresentingeverystateandthe DistrictofColumbia.Sinceitsinceptionin1984,theprogramhasawarded morethan$262milliontomorethan 35,000studentsintheUnitedStates andCanada.

Lopez-RenojistheseventhSussex Centralstudenttobenamedanational scholar.OtherwinnerswereJonathan Gibson(1997),MichelleBrittingham Gutierrez(2002),MeganSeek(2005), CristieHappekotte(2007),Rosemond Dorleans(2013)andMilenaAlarcon Rodriguez(2016).

Since1997,theHoratioAlgerAssociationhasawardednational,state andcareerandtechnicaleducation (CTE)scholarshipsto44students fromSussexCentralHighSchooland 18studentsfromIndianRiverHigh School.

Lopez-RenojattendedtheHoratio AlgerNationalScholarsConferencein

Washington,D.C.,onApril3-7.At theevent,shemettheother2024NationalScholarsalongwithdistinguishedmembersoftheHoratioAlger Association.

Felipe-LucaswasoneoffourstudentsfromDelawareandthreefrom SussexCountytoreceivethe$10,000 HoratioAlgerStateScholarship.

“ThankstotheforesightandgenerosityofthemembersoftheHoratioAlger Association,thesescholarsaregiventhe financialandeducationalsupporttopursuetheirAmericanDream,”saidScholarshipFieldDirectorMaryJoTimmons, whoworkedasaschoolcounselorinthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrictfor24years beforeretiringin2004.

TheDelawarescholarshipprogram issponsoredbyMicheleRollins& Familyandisgiveninhonorofthelate JohnW.Rollins,aDelaware businessmanwhoservedasthestate’slieu-

tenantgovernorfrom1953-1957.John RollinsbecameamemberoftheHoratioAlgerAssociationin1963andwas astaunchadvocateofitsscholarship program.

TheHoratioAlgerAssociation bearsthenameofauthorHoratioAlger Jr.,whosetalesofovercomingadversity throughunyieldingperseveranceand basicmoralprinciplescaptivatedthe publicinthelate19thcentury.In1947, theassociationwasfoundedonthe premisethatanyone,regardlessoftheir circumstances,couldachievetheAmericanDream,whichwasdefinedasfreedom,mutualrespectandequalityof opportunitythroughhardwork,tenacityandresolve.

Formoreinformationaboutthe HoratioAlgerNationalScholarship Program,contactMaryJoTimmonsat (302)228-1964ormjhtimmons@outlook.com.

Millsboro’sBurgergraduatesfromUniversityofCumberlands

TheUniversityoftheCumberlands recentlycongratulatedMichaelBurger ofMillsboroonBurger’sgraduation fromtheuniversity.

Justunder6,000studentsmakeup thisyear’sgraduatingclass.Approximately170graduatescompletedanas-

sociatedegree,1,250finishedabachelor’sdegree,3,770receivedamaster’s degree,while270completedaneducationalspecialistdegreeand530earneda doctoraldegree.

Thegraduatingclassrepresented49 statesintheU.S.andtheterritoriesof

theDistrictofColumbia,Guamand PuertoRico,aswellas18countries aroundtheworld.Amongundergraduatestudents,two-thirdsgrewupinAppalachianareas,justoverhalfcompeted inuniversityathletics,andthemajority ofgraduateswereinvolvedinacombi-

nationofdifferentmusicensembles, campusministries,clubsandcampus organizations.

UniversityoftheCumberlandsislocatedinWilliamsburg,Ken.Learn moreatucumberlands.edu.

KidsCoastalBeatslaunchingsummerseries

Thissummer,CoastalDelawarewill hostitsinauguralKidsCoastalBeats SummerMusicSeries.Theserieskicks offonJune2with“RockandRoll PlayhousePlaystheMusicofThe Beatles”attheWestSideCreative MarketinRehobothBeach.Thatevent marksthebeginningofamusicseries designedtoengagefamiliesandyoung audiencesacrosstheregion.

“FeelingsRockwithMissKaty”will

openeachconcert,aimingtosetan invitingandenergetictonewithher interactiveperformancesthatare designedtobebotheducationalandfun.

“Ourgoalfortheinauguralseriesis toblendmusic,educationandcommunityengagement.Startingourseriesat theWestSideCreativeMarketinRehobothBeachallowsustoconnect withthecommunityinameaningful way,”saidCaraVanBelle,co-founderof

KidsCoastalBeats.

Thesummermusicserieswillfeatureavarietyofpopularmusical themesheldatvariouslocations throughoutCoastalDelaware.Inadditiontohosting“RockandRollPlayhouse,”theseriesoffersartsandcrafts, andlocalfoodvendors,creatingafestival-likeatmospherethatcanbeenjoyedbyfamilies.

Ticketsarenowonsaleandcanbe

purchasedonlineatwww.kidscoastalbeats.com.

KidsCoastalBeatswasfoundedby localmomsJessicaJonesandCara VanBelle,andiscommittedtoenrichingthelivesofchildrenandfamiliesin CoastalDelawarethroughmusicand education.TheSummerMusicSeries ispartofabroaderinitiativetonurture aloveofmusicandcommunityspirit inafamily-friendlyenvironment.

JollyRogertocelebrate60thseasonthisweekend

JollyRogerAmusementParkswill markits60thanniversaryandthe startofthesummerthisMemorial Dayweekend.SplashMountain WaterParkwillofficiallyopenon Saturday,May25,at10a.m.,joining thefourotherJollyRogerParksthat arealreadyopenforlimitedhours.

“Thisisamilestonemomentwhere ourcommunitygetstohonorandreflectonanOceanCityclassic,one thathasdrivenourresortforward,” saidStevePastusak,vicepresidentof JollyRogerAmusementParks.“It’sa joyforustocommemoratesixdecades ofbringingfamiliestogether,serving asapillarofourcommunity,andwel-

comingguestsfromaroundtheworld toenjoyourspecialty—thrills,and adventuresatourfamily-friendly parks.”

Rideenthusiasts,gameloversand theirfamiliesarebeinginvitedtojoin JollyRogerParksincelebratingwith giveawaysandsurprisesthroughout theupcomingsummer.

Theofficial60thAnniversaryCelebrationeventwilltakeplaceonJune 4at5p.m.

FormoreinformationonJolly RogerAmusementParks60thAnniversaryvisit https://jollyrogerpark.com/60th-anniversary/.

HarmonrecognizedatPennWest

HaydenHarmonofMillsborowas recentlynamedtoPennsylvaniaWesternUniversityDean’sListforthe 2024springsemester.

Morethan3,100Pennsylvania WesternUniversitystudentsearned placementontheDean’sList.Degreeseekingundergraduatestudentswho achievehighacademicstandardsare identifiedinaccordancewithcriteria including:

•ThestudentmustearnaminimumsemesterGPAof3.40.

•Thestudentmustearnaminimumof12gradedcreditsduringthe semester,notincludingcreditsbyproficiencyexaminations,incomplete grades,temporarygrades(e.g.,Not Reported),orsatisfactory/unsatisfactorygrades.

HarmonstudiesatPennWest’s ClarionCampus.

JollyRogerParkiscomprisedof JollyRogeratthePier,JollyRogerat 30thStreet,SpeedWorld,Splash MountainWaterPark,andJolly RogerMiniGolf.

Foundedin1964byCharles

“Buddy”Jenkins,JollyRogerParksoffersarangeofnew-agedandnostalgic family-friendlyfuninOceanCity, Md.,withrides,amusements,games, waterslidesandmore.

INLANDBAYS BETHANYBEACH

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

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CoastalPoint•Submitted OliviaKortevelesy,athird-grade teacheratLordBaltimoreElementary School,wasrecentlyannouncedas TeacheroftheYearattheschoolfor 2024,duringTeacherAppreciation Week.Havingspentthelast12years teachingintheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,shewasgiftedwithafreeschoolyearofhousecleaningbyHeather’s HomeWorks,alocalcleaningcompany.

Fused-glassartclassofferedatRehobothArtLeague

Artistscanexploretheartoffused glasswithaclassattheRehobothArt League.GuestartistBrendaButterfield willteach“BeginnerFusedGlass,”aonedayworkshop,onThursday,May30,from 10a.m.tonoonforinterestedparties.

Inthisabsolute-beginnerclass,stu-

dentswilllearnbasicfusingconcepts,focusingonarrangingglassforflatfusing. Theclasswillcompletethreefused-glass projects:atrivet,anornamentandapendant,allincorporatingabstractdesigns. Theinstructorwillalsodiscussthedifferentkindsofglassthatareavailableand

demonstratehowtocuttheglassforprojects.

“BeginnerFusedGlass”withBrenda Butterfieldisavailableforstudentsata beginnerskilllevelwhoare16orolder. Thecostoftheclassis$60formembers or$70fornon-members.Visitrehoboth-

artleague.orgorcall(302)227-8408,ext. 112,toregister. Foradditionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsclasses,memberships,events andexhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302)2278408.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted OnMonday,May13,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce hostedaribbon-cuttingceremonyto celebratethegrandopeningofWax ShackinMillville.Friends,family,fellow Chambermembersandlocaldignitaries wereinattendance.WaxShackoffers professionalhairremovalservicesfor menandwomen.

‘They’recommittedtoprovidingthe highestqualitytreatmentsandensuring acomfortableandenjoyableexperience fortheirguests,’Chamberrepresentatives said.

TolearnmoreaboutWaxShack,go towaxshackde.com,visitthemat35715 AtlanticAvenue,Millville,orcall(302) 507-6065.

Pictured,fromleft,AnnieDavison,ValerieGittingsandAaronMartinekcelebratethegrandopeningofWaxShackin Millville.

Paul Sicari, Jenn Jones, Rich Meadows & Joanne Young

DelmarvaChristianHighSchool (DCHS)helditsinductionceremony fortheNationalHonorSociety (NHS)onApril17.Theevent,which tookplaceatDCHS,welcomed25 studentsintotheesteemedranksof theNHS.

“TheNationalHonorSocietyinductionceremonyatDCHSisacelebrationofacademicexcellence, leadership,serviceandcharacter,”representativessaid.“Studentswhoare inductedintotheNHSdemonstrate outstandingachievementsinthese areas,embodyingthecorevaluesof theorganization.”

LilyJewell,oneofthenewlyinductedmembers,sharedherthoughts onthesignificanceofpursuingexcellenceincharacter.

“Pursuingexcellenceincharacter lookslikestudyingourBiblesevery dayandseekingtoapplyitslessonsor truthstoourlives.Jesushighlights manygreatcharactertraitsthroughout hisministry,suchashisloveforother people,hismercifulforgivenessand contentmentinGod’swill.”

InordertobeeligiblefortheDelmarvaChristianchapterofNHS,studentsmusthavea94percentor highercumulativegradeaverageafter completingoneyearatDCHS.NHS servestorecognizestudentswhohave demonstratedandstriveforexcellence infourareasknownaspillars— “Scholarship,Character,Leadership andService.”

“IextendmygratitudetothepresentmembersoftheNHSfortheir guidanceandwordsofencouragement forournewestmembersandforconsistentlyupholdingexcellence.InductionintotheNHSisnotjusta recognitionofyourtalents,butalsoa testamenttothepurposefulwaysin whichyou’veemployedthem,”said KelleyRidley,NHSadvisorand DCHSdirectorofinstruction.

NewmembersatDCHsinclude: ClaireBalliet,AddyBenjamin,Gracie Coffey,EvaElliott,EmiliaFaubert, CarsonHastings,TylerHutt,Lily Jewell,MalakaiJones,KatelynKline, MadisonLittle,EmilyLopez,Lucy Magee,IsabellaMarinelli,KylieMcCabe,EmeryMessick,SethMifflin, AlexandraMunro,EmilyObertubbesing,ColeParker,AlysePotter, IsabellaStubbs,ConnorWall,Chloe WilkersonandKamrynZarebicki.

FormoreinformationaboutDelmarvaChristianHighSchool,visit delmarvachristian.org.

DelPLannounceswinnersofessaycontest

Thevastnessofspace,thecloseness ofsuffering,thelossofbiodiversity,the interconnectednessofalllife,thehealingpowerofnature,fearfulpremonitionsoflossandsoaringflightsof empoweredoptimismwereamongthe themesintheessayssubmittedby Delawarehighschoolstudentsforthe thirdannualRENEWessaycontest.

RENEW—ReflectiveEssayson Nature,Earth&theirWonders,hosted byDelawareInterfaithPower&Light (DeIPL),isaplatformforhighschool students toreflect,inwriting,onthe uniqueroleofyouthonclimateaction, growingconcernsoverenvironmental justiceandtheirpersonalsenseofconnectednesswiththenaturalworld.

Thefirst-,second-andthird-place winnersareallstudentsinSussex County.

MelisaVelasquez-Zunun,ajuniorat SussexCentralHighSchool,was awardedthefirst-prizescholarshipof $2,000forheressayonenvironmental justice.OnherworkwiththeNanticoke RiverWatershedConservancy,shereflected, “Iandotheryoungerenvironmentalistsspentthesummerworking withtheboardontrailclean-upswhile researchingtoinformourcommunity aboutthepotentialdangersthatrunoff couldleadtoifnobodytakesaction.”

TanishaPatel,afreshmanatDelmar SeniorHighSchool,wasawardedthe second-prizescholarshipof$1,500for heressayonyouthclimateaction.Sharingapremonitionofwhatpeoplestand tolose,sheexplained,“Itisthisemotionalreckoningthatfuelsmyresolve, drivingmetoenvisionaroleforyouth, formyself,insculptingafuturewhere

hopeoutshinesdespair.”

RudraPatel,alsoafreshmanatDelmarSeniorHighSchool,wasawarded thethird-prizescholarshipof$1,000for hisessayonhissenseofconnectedness withnature.Reflectingontheimageof EarthcapturedbyVoyager1,hewrote, “Thisthought-provokingimageremindsmeofmysharedexistencewith thewondersofnatureonthistinycelestial body.”

Honorable-mentionscholarshipsof $500wereawardedtoSylviaIbrahium, ajunioratCaesarRodneyHighSchool; NathanielStenseth,asenioratCaesar RodneyHighSchool;DylanDeMoe,a junioratSmyrnaHighSchool;Victoria Parrish,ajunioratAppoquinimink HighSchool;KaitlynMayer,aseniorat CabCallowaySchooloftheArts; SudipaChowdhury,asophomoreat

NewarkCharterSchool;andRunyiLiu, asenioratNewarkCharterSchool.

Partoftheinspirationforthisproject camewhenDeIPLhostedMichael NelsonandKathleenDeanMoore,coeditorsof“MoralGround:EthicalActionforaPlanetinPeril,”fortheir monthlywebinar.“MoralGround,”first publishedin2010andrecently reissued,isacollectionofessaysfrom morethan80visionariesaroundthe globepresenting“acompellingcallto honorourindividualandcollective moralresponsibilitytotheplanet.”

Theintentofthisessaycontestisto hear fromDelaware’syoungvisionaries, toencouragethemtogivevoicetotheir ownpassions,perspectives,motivations andhopesfortheirfuture.

“Theydonotsufferfromalackof willnorimagination,”saidLisaLocke, co-coordinatorofRENEW,alongwith DeIPLboardmemberCharanjeet SinghMinhas.“Theyunderstandwhat isatstake.Thequestionis,dowe?We needtohearfromthem.”

Apanelofjudges,joinedby“Moral Ground”editorsKathleenDeanMoore andMichaelNelson,reviewedand identifiedwinningessays.Scoringwas basedonclarity,passion,attentionto theme,creativityandeffectiveness.An awardsceremonywasheldApril27at Route9Library&InnovationCenter inNewCastle.TekstromInc.hassponsoredtheessaycontestforthepastthree years.

Artisticdisplaysfeaturingessayists andquotesfromtheirsubmissionsina varietyofvenuesaroundthestateare underway.Thefirstdisplayhasgoneup atRiseUpCoffee,502RehobothAvenue,RehobothBeach.

ThemissionofDelawareInterfaith Power&Lightis“toengagefaithcommunitiesandcommunitypartnersin addressingthecausesandconsequences ofclimatechange;toscientificallyinformandspirituallydeepenourunderstandingofourrelationshipwiththe naturalworld-andwitheachother— andtoactonthoseunderstandings.”

Formoreinformation,visit www.delawareipl.orgorcontactLisa Lockeatlisavlocke@gmail.com.

CaptstoneHomeswins2024DelawareRegalAwards

Everyyear,theRegalAwardsare presentedbytheHomeBuildersAssociationofDelaware(HBADE)to highlightexcellenceinthehome buildingindustry.The32ndannual RegalAwardsceremonywasheldat theLighthouseCoveEventCenterin DeweyBeachwithacrowdofmore than200.

CapstoneHomes,aLewes-based custom-homebuildingcompany,won 15RegalAwards:BestActiveAdult CommunityHomeupto3,000Sq. Ft.,BestLuxuryCommunityHome upto2,000Sq.Ft.over$400,000,Best LuxuryCommunityHome2,0003,000Sq.Ft.over$400,000,BestLuxuryCommunityHomeover4,000Sq. Ft.over$400,000,BestLuxuryCustomHome3,000-4,000Sq.Ft.over $400,000,BestSingleFamilyCommunityHomeupto2,000Sq.Ft.over $220,000,SussexCountyBestMarketingoftheYear;BestBillboard,Best EventorPromotion,BestInformationalBrochure,BestPrintAd,Best VideoorCommercial,BestWebsite. ShannonBullwonProject/ProductionManageroftheYear.Natasha BarbosaKleinstuberwon Selections/OptionsCoordinatorofthe Year,andfiveCapstoneHomes’sales representativeswereinductedintothe MillionDollarClub.

TheMillionDollarClubhonors totalsalesvolumefromthe2023fiscal yearforanindividualsalesassociate. KaralynJosephhadsalesbetween$2 millionand$4,999,999.Withtotal salesbetween$10millionand $14,999,999wereSarahMushrush, EmilySchlater,JessicaMattioniand B.J. Mitchell.

RegalAwardjudgesarevettedfrom outsidetheHBADEorganizationto impartiallyreviewandassignscoresto alltheentries.Criteriaisbasedonde-

CapstoneHomeswasrecentlyawarded15RegalAwardsbytheHomeBuildersAssociationofDelaware.

sign,craftsmanshipandcompleteness ofentry.

JakeBooth,presidentandmanagingpartneratCapstoneHomes,said, “Forsomanyonourteamtoberecognizedisespeciallyrewarding.Weare thankfultoourincredibleteam,trade partnersandsupplierswhoareinstrumentalinoursuccess.Wearefocused oncreatingthebestexperiencepossibleforourcustomers.Ourcompany, includingoursalespeople,takean amazingamountofprideineachand everyhomewebuild.Wealllovewhat wedo,anditcertainlyshows.”

AtCapstoneHomes,eachcustomer hastheopportunitytocustomizetheir newhomethroughtheirdesign/build program.Capstone’snew-homedesignerschedulesameetingwithevery customertodrawtheirnewhome. Aftertheirplansaredrawn,customers meetwiththedesignconsultantat Capstone’sDesignStudioinLewes. Capstonebuildsnewhomesinatotal ofninecommunitiesthroughoutSussexCounty.Theyhavesixmodel homesopenMondaythroughSaturdaysobuyerscanlearnmoreaboutdesigningandbuildinganewhomewith

Capstone.

Inadditiontocommunityhomes, Capstonealsodesignsandbuildson anylotinthearea.Their“Capstone Custom”programisdesignedtomake buildingahomeworry-free,witha comprehensiveapproachthatcoversall partsofthebuildtogiveacustomera comprehensivedesign-buildexperience,fromdesignandsiteworktosettlementandbeyond.

Foradditionalinformation,contact JakeBooth(302)644-0300orvisit https://www.livecapstone.com/.

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May28

DungeonsandDragons— FrankfordPublic LibraryinvitesDungeons&DragonsplayerstotheirTabletopRPGClubat5p.m. Newplayersaremorethanwelcome,so joinatanytime.Allcampaignsarestruc-

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

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.Themeetingsbeginon June6,2024.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisen-

turedarounddrop-in/drop-outplay,sono stringsareattached,buttheydoplayevery week.Thisissuitableforages10and older.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

May29

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— SouthCoastal Libraryisexcitedtobebackatthenature preserveforanotheroutdoorstorytime.We

couraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.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— AnyHamradiooperat or wantingtomeetandgreetotherscanget togetherattheMillsboroPizzaKingon Thursdaysfrom8to10a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allintern ationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat

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— JoinC hef

delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmont hatthelibrary.

Music

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfr ee. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis

CharlesOppmanforafun,freecooking demonstrationseriesfeaturingfoodsfrom eachregionoftherU.S.Hewilldemohowto make3–6regionalinspireddishes.Handouts willbeavailabledigitallyonourwebsite.(May 29isourfinalsessioninthisseries.)Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif

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opentothepubliconSaturdaysfrom11 a.m.to1p.m.Privatetoursareavailableby appointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15 maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothe museumisfree,andparkingisavailablein frontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnot handicap-accessible.Formoreinformation, visitonlineattownofbe thanybeach.com, andclickunder“Residents/History/Town Museum.”

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

Faith

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

FOSCLhostshistorianGudelunasforVPlectures

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Library(FOSCL)issponsoringa springseriesoflectureeventsonthe historyofUnitedStatesvicepresidents, andhistorianWilliamA.“Bill”Gudelunasgavepartoneofhispresentation thisweek,onMonday,May20,toa packedaudience.

GudelunaswasaprofessorofAmericanhistoryatCaliforniaStateUniversityinSanBernadino.Helaterservedat theCollegeoftheDesertinthePalm Springsarea.Heretiredduringthe 2012electioncycleandlivesinthe BethanyBeachareatodaywithhiswife.

Thelectureseriesonthevicepresidentswasscheduledtocontinuethis weekonWednesdayandFriday,May22 and24,from3to4p.m.atthelibrary.

“Inmyopinion,avicepresident neverhasdecidedanelection,”said Gudelunas.“Mosthistorianswould agreethatthevice-presidentialcandidatesasrunningmateshaveneverhad animpactontheelection.Iftherewas anyonewhoswayedvoters,itwasLyndonJohnson.Theyusedtocallhim ‘LandslideLyndon’becauseofhisability towinclosevotesinTexas.”

ColonialhistoryoftheV.P.

JohnAdamswasthenation’sfirst vicepresident,andAdamssaidthe titleoftheofficeshouldbe:“hisor hersuperfluousexcellency,”because ofthenatureofthejob,saidtheprofessor.Adamsthensaidtohiswife, Abigail,thatservingasV.P.,“Isthe mostinsignificantofficethateverthe inventionofmancontrivedorhis imaginationconceived.”

“Moststateshavehadalieutenant governortopresideoverthestate senate.WehaveoneinDelaware,” saidGudelunas.“OurU.S.vicepresidentdoespresideovertheSenate andcanbreakatievote.Theyalso serveonthesecuritycouncilwiththe president.”

Gudelunasspeaksonothertopics, including“ExploringAmericanHistory”and“TheRoaringTwenties,”as wellasbeinganexpertonPresident AndrewJackson.Hespeakstocivic andcommunitygroupsaroundthe country.Inhisbiography,hisreviews notethatheisafavoriteoflibrary audiences.

“Severalvicepresidentshavehad thepleasureofnamingthemselvesas presidentoftheU.S.Theycanget deeplyinvolvedinSenatebusiness,” saidGudelunas.

Itisanunwrittenruleofparty conventionsinapresidentialelection yearthatthepresidentisnominated first,thentheconventionadjourns andasksthepresidentwhomheor

shewantstochooseastheirvicepresidentialrunningmate.Thedelegateswhojustnominatedthe presidentwillhavehischoiceforvice president.Thentheygothroughthe formalityofnominatinghimorher.

TheprofessornotedthatPresidentThomasJeffersonfatheredat leastfourorfiveofSallyHemmings’ children,“andshewasaslaveto him,”saidGudelunas.Thatinformationwascommonlyknownatthe time,hesaid,anditbecameanissue intheelection.

Jefferson’srunningmatewas

spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

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

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

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

May30

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

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

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

LegoClub— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts Legobuildersofalllevelstoa4p.m.club whereparticipantscanengag etheirimaginationandbuildtheirlatestLegocreation.This isforages6andolder.

SUSSEXCOUNTY’S CHOICEFOR WALK-INCARE

Readytocareforyou,whereverand wheneveryouneedus.

Withconvenientlocationsthroughout thecounty(includingfourWalk-In Carecentersandtwoemergency departments),thebestcareisnowmore accessiblethaneverbefore.Andasour countygrows,youcanbeconfidentand proudthatwe’llcontinuetogrowwithit.

May31

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogam atortowel 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 BuildingRelationshipsWithF utureLeaders— AAUWishosting“BuildingRelationshipswithFutureLeaders”atThe Peninsulafrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.They willalsoannouncethe2024AAUW-CG ScholarshipWinners. SummerPlanters— TheDelawareBotanic Gardensishostingan11:30a.m.class, presentedbyStephenPryceLea,onsummerplanters.Theclassisfree.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedb yanadult.Reservationsfor theclasscanbemadebygoingto www.delawaregardens.org/events.30220 PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro,DE19939. LateSpringMeadowTour— Stephen PryceLea,theDirectorofHorticultureat DelawareBotanicGarden,ishostingaLate

SpringMeadowTourat2p.m.Thecostof thetouris$10fornon-membersandfree formembers.Membersareadmittedto gardensforfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedfreetotheg ardens,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,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottl ed wateravailablefor$1each.

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliarywillteachaDelawareBoatingSafetyClassatGull’sWayCampground from8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillreceivea DelawareSafeBoatingCertificatebymail (thisisrequiredforboatersbornonorafter Jan.1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswill beprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20 perperson,or$50forafamilywithchildren under18yearsold. Sign-instartsat7:30 a.m.Pre-registrationisrequired.Call(302) 616-3175oremail Flotilla1202@gmail.com.

PetAdoptionEvent— TheSouthCoastalLibraryishostingaBrandywineValleySPCA petadoptioneventatthelibrarybetween11

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a.m.and2p.m.!Whetheryouarelookingfor apermanentadditiontoyourfamilyorwant tofosterananimalinneed,thiseventis purrfectforanyanimallover!Informationwill beavailableaboutotherwaysyoucanhelp animalsinneedorbecomeavolunteerat BVSPCA.Ifyouplanonadoptingorfostering ananimal,pleasemakesuretobring:Acurrentdriver'slicense(youmustbeover18 yearsofagetoadopt),necessaryfeesfor adoption,appropriatehandlingitemsforthe ani malthatyouareadopting.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.d e.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

CoastalL ibrary,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 entryform smustbebroughttothelibrary 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 Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but thosewhocompleteonlineareeligiblefor raffleswithprizesvaluedat$50each! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE1993

June3

ChixWithStix— JoinJuliaatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.nextmonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Seewhatothersaremakingandgetinspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free,reg-

isterathttps://southcoas tal.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.Fo rages18 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.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PuzzleTime— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.forsomerelaxingpuzzletime.We willhavetablessetupwithvaryingdifficultylevelsofjigsawpuzz les.Meetother jigsawpuzzleenthusiastsinyourcommu-

nityandhelpuspiecethesepuzzlestogether.Wewillalsohaveasmallpuzzle swap.Forages13andolder.Detailsand registrationareavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June4-6

SafeBoatingCourse— TheUSCoast GuardAuxiliaryisofferingaSafeBoating CourseattheOceanPineslibraryfrom6 to9p.m.T hecostis$20forallthree evenings.Toregister,orformoreinformation,emailcgauxoc@gmail.comorcall BarryCohenat(410)935-4807.

June5

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

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movementandmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andthei rfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions!Held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Free,noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

ChickensonDelmarva— JoanneGuilfoil, authorofmultiplebooks,hermostrecent being,ChickensonDelmarva:100yearsof

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flocks,farmsandfriends,willbeatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.togiveashort 10–15-minutepresentationonthehistory ofthechickenindustryinDelaware.Participantsmaythenviewatemporarydisplay ofphotographsdocumentingdifferentaspects,successesandtimeperiodsofDelmarva’spoultryhistory.Booksigningfor thoseparticipantswhopre-purchased ChickensonDelmarva:100yearsofflocks, farmsandfriends.Itisavailableatsome localbooksto resandonline.Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

EasternSussexDemocrats— TheEastern SussexDemocratswillmeetattheLewes library.Themeetingbeginsat5p.m.and willfeatureLieutenantGovernorcandidate SherryDorseyWalker,RD41candidate TomBrettandRD4candidateGreggLindner.Thecostis$25perperson forESD members,and$30fornon-members.The costincludesabuffetdinner.Payinadvanceateasternsussexdemocrats.com.

June6

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

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour

FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsages18or older ofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere(in-personparticipationonly).Attendanceisfree.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518

PaintedDoorstopCraft— JoinartistJenell HartleatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m. forafunandeasypaintedbrickcraft.Wewill beusingacrylicpainttodecorateabrickwith abeachscene.Allmaterialsareprovided. Registrationisrequiredandopen sat4:30 p.m.onThursday,May30,atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Father’sDayPop-UpCards— Makeapop-up cardforyourdadorthedad-likefigureinyour lifeatSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.!ForElementaryagechildren/tweens.Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CellosofUnusualShape— Incelebrationof theupcomingCellofestinBethanyBeach, (June9-16),EricaLessiewillshowcaseher remarkable"CellosofUnusualShape"at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Wewill learnaboutthea rrivalofScandinaviansto theupperMidwestandhowtheytransformedthepsalmodikon(theirnativeinstrument),intoanewtypeoffolkcello.Free, recommendedforadults,teens,andolder children.Free,registrationisencouraged andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

ServiceDogs— Acommunityeventfocusing onservicedogswillbeheldatThe HopeCenterinOceanViewfrom4to6:30 p.m.Allarewelcome,andtherewillbea silentauctionandlitefare.TheHopeCenterislocatedat81CentralAve.

June8

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wa teravailablefor$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 RedWhiteNBlue— VeteransofForeign WarsAuxiliary7234inOceanViewishostingapatrioticcrafteventfromnoonto2 p.m.Thefreefamily-friendlyeventwillfeaturehands-oncraftingthatarepatriotic. Organizerssuggestyoubringanoldshirt becausesomecraftsdealwithpainting.

June10

KitchenFoodSafety— Wouldyourkitchen passaFoodSafetyInspection?Diane Oliver,UniversityofDelawareCooperative Extensioninstructor,willaddress50foodhandlingquestionsandteachyouhowyou shouldhandlefoodathometoreduceyour riskoffoodborneillnessduetocontaminationwithharmfulmicrobes.Thiswillbe heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Free,registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-in'saccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibr ary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Drop-InCraft— StopbySouthCoastalLibrarybetween4and5:30p.m.forsome

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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://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycallin g 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouth CoastalLibrarywillchoosearecipefrom thesamecookbookandthenmakeand bringinthedishtosharewiththegroup. Thegroupmeetsat1p.m.Participantsare encouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes andhowtoimprovethem,aswellasthe bookitself.Thisclubisagreatw ayforyou tomeetmembersofyourcommunityand trynewfoods!(BringTupperwaretotake homeleftovers.)Thismonth,wewillbe cookingfromTheCompleteSummerCookbookbyAmerica'sTestKitchen.Copiesof thebookwillbeavailableforcheckoutat thecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.A referencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesareavailable.Free, forages18andolder,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Hos tedbytheSouth

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 https://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 youngaudiencesandfosteranearlyappreciationformusicandcreativity.Thisb e-

ginsat10:30a.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 particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we’lldi scussthedisappearanceofKyron Horman.Suggestedread(notrequired): BoyMissing:TheSearchforKyronHorman byRebeccaMorris.Free,in-persononly,for ages18andolder.Registrationisencouragedandavailableattheirwebsiteat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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.

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One-on-OneGenealogyHelp— Lookingto traceyourroots?Notsurehowtoget started?NancyN.willwalkyouthroughgettingstartedwithAnc estry.com,andgiveyou personalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S. databases.Free,90-minutesessionatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registrationopens at2pmonFeb.8atthelibrary’swebsiteat www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

LivingShorelines101— Witherosionand theimpactsofsealevelriseeffectingour shorelines,wehavealottoprotect!ThislecturebyDNREC’sOliviaAllreadwil lcoverthe basicsoflivingshorelinesandhowtheycan 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. Variousrailro adandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysofthe townareondisplay,alongwithpolicememo-

rabiliathroughthelate20thCentury.The museumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov. ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor $1each. FightFraud,ShredInstead— TheSouth CoastalLibrary,inpartnershipwithAARP Delaware,ishostingafreeshreddingevent inthelibrary’sparkinglot,startingat10 a.m.ThiseventispartofAARP’sfraudpreventioneffortsstatewide,andattendees willreceivefraudinformationandgiveaway items.Attendanceislimitedtothefirst 250peoplewhoregister,andthereisa3boxlimitpercar.Registrationisavailable athttps://events.aarp.org/ShredBet hany. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518.

June17

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogama tortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecr imeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometo joinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.fora movienightsogooditshouldbecriminal! Eachmoviescreeningwillfeatureamovie basedonatruecrimeorwillbeatruecrime documentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,for ages18andolder.Registration&filmtitle areavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43K entAvenue, 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.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE.

ExploreanE stuary— MaddieFox,EnvironmentalEducationSpecialistwiththeCenter fortheInlandBayswillpresentaneducationalprogramsuitableforadultsand youngeradultsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Learnallaboutestuariesandtheirim-

portancetowater,wildlifeandourwayoflife! Thisprogramwillfocusonhowestuariesact ascriticalbuffersandhelpreducepollution andfloodingallwhileprovidinghabitatfor speciessuchashorseshoecrabsanddiamondbac kterrapins!Registrationisencouragedandavailableontheirwebsiteat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE

June19

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

June20

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

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree,onehourVinyasaYogaclassatSouthCoastal Librar yat5:30p.m.Thisclassismoderately-pacedwithmorechallengingposes thanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,build strength,andpromoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxation andstressreleasealsoincluded.Please bringayogamatandfoamblocks.Registrationopensat5:30pmonJune13andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyaccepted ifsp aceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

June21

MagicwithMikeRose— MagicianMike Rosepresents“MagicalAdventures,”afree familyshowfilledwithimpossiblemagic tricks,off-the-wallcomedyandlotsofaudienceparticipation.Thisshowkicksoffthelibrary’s2024SummerReadingChallenge, “AdventureBeginsatYourLibraryatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Throughoutthe program,MikeRosewillbereference various children’sbooksandpromotelibraryuseina funandentertainingway.Parentsmustaccompanychildren,andspaceisavailableon afirst-come,first-servedbasis.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us DIYTravelJournals— Inthisworkshopyou willmeetothertravelenthusiasts,chatabout yourtravels,anddecoratethecoverandinsideofasmalljournalthatyoucantakew ith youonyournextadventuretodocumentyour travels,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.Wewillalsohaveaselectionofnew travelbooksforyoutocheckouttoinspire yournextvacation!Free,forAges16+.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.orbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal

TheCarlM.FreemanFoundation recentlyannouncedgrantawardsfor13 SussexCountynonprofitorganizations andschoolsthroughtheFACES(FreemanFoundationAssistsCommunities withExtraSupport)GrantProgram. TheFACESprogramsupportssmall organizationslocatedinSussexCounty thatprovidegrassrootsservicestothe community.

TheFACESprogramutilizesanadvisoryboardcomposedentirelyofcitizenswholiveorworkinSussexCounty. Advisoryboardmembersincludecommunityleaders,businessprofessionals, studentsandnonprofitambassadors. Advisoryboardmembersevaluatethe applicationsandrecommendwhere fundingshouldbeawardedbasedonthe needsandprioritiesofthecommunity.

willfundserveawidearrayofneedsin SussexCounty,includingsupportfor at-riskyouth,addressinghomelessness and supportforlocalschools.

The13organizationsreceiving grantsare:ClothingOurKids,Family PromiseofSouthernDelaware,Howard T.EnnisSchool(whichreceivedtwo grants),IRSDEarlyLearningCenter, Kim&EvansFamilyFoundation,MilfordAdvocacyfortheHomeless,New Hope Recreation&DevelopmentCenter,PhillipC.ShowellElementary School,ReadAloudDelaware,RedemptionCityDelaware,SNACGardenFoundationandSussexCommunity CrisisHousingServices.

“Wearecontinuouslyhumbledby thegreatworkbeingdoneforourcommunitybylocalsmallnonprofits,”said MichelleFreeman,chairmanandpresidentoftheCarlM.FreemanFoundation.“Theseorganizationsandschools providedirectsupporttoourneighbors andstudents,andwearethrilledtosupporttheirmissions.”

FACESSussexprovidesatotal awardfundof$105,000,whichallows granteestoreceive$10,000,$5,000or $2,500grants.Theprojectsthegrants

Visit www.carlfreemanfoundation.orgfor moreinformationabouttheCarlM. FreemanFoundation.

Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FenwickFlicks— FenwickFlicksispresentingaviewingofthemovieLuca!onBayard Streetatthebeach.Theeveningkicksoffat 8p.m.withfun-filledgameshostedbythe Town’slifeguards.Themoviebeginsatdusk. Bringyourblanketsandbeachchairs.The raindateisthefollowingday,June22.

BlockParty— SalemChurchishosting theirMonthlyBlockPartyfrom6to8p.m. Therewillbefood,outdoorgamesand more.Thisisafr ee,family-friendlyevent. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat sumc.comorcall(302)436-8412.

June21-27

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages10–-17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibraryto pickupafreecraftkittodecorateeithera boomerangorahackysack.Free,available whilesupplieslast.Youthmustpickupkits

themselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June22

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

DemocratPicnic— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteeishostingitsannualpicnicatOceanView’sJohn WestParkat3p.m.Fortickets,visitthem atdeldems38.org.

June24

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

slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouar eunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June25

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

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June26

MermaidStoryTime— JointheChesapeake Mermaidasshebringsherenchantingshow totheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m, captivatingaudienceswithtalesfromthebay andintroduci ngthemtoherfascinating wildlifecompanions.Immerseyourselfinan interactivestorytime,andmakethemostof VIPsessionsofferingmemorablephotoopportunities.Youradventureincludesstorytelling,movement,song,baycreaturesign language,anddelightfulencounterswiththe mermaid’swildlifefriends.Free,forBirthto Age5.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June27

Zoo-2-You— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.EvansParkinMillville,DEforaspecial programwiththeSalisburyZoo!Zoo-2-U featuresthreeoftheSalisburyZoo'sanimal friendsandsharestheirbackgroundsand whatmakesthemunique!Idealforfamilies. Registrationisrequiredandopensat4pm onJune13athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Pleaseregister eachpersoninyourparty.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeac h,DE19930

YinYangYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafreeonehouryinyangyogaclassthatcombines activemovementsandpostureswithlonger heldpassivestretchestoenergizethebody andfocusthemindwhilealsocreatinga senseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(Not thesameasGentleFlowYoga.)Pleasebring ayogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Registrationopensat5:30p.m. on June20athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

June28

ChillOutMatinee— Enjoyafreeadventure movie(PGorPG-13)onSouthCoastalLibrary’sbigscreenwithfreeicecreamorItalianice.Thisstartsat1p.m.Visit https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall302858-5518formovietitle.Reg istrationencouraged,forages10-17.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

June28-July3

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages10 to17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrary topickupafreecraftkittodecoratea woodenunicorn,dragon,orfairymagnet. Free,availablewhilesupplieslast.Youth mustpickupkitsthemselves.SouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June29

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillbehostingtheirsummer bakesaleintheWesleyHall,nexttothe church,from8to10:30a.m.Therewillbe homemadecakes,pies,cookiesandsweet treats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.MillvilleUnitedMethodist Churchislocatedat36405ClubHouseRd.

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AaronBurr,whoreallyhelpedJeffersonwin,hesaid.Jeffersonlaterbeat Adams.“AaronBurrfelthehadalso wonthegeneralelection,becausehis votewastiedwithJefferson.”

“JeffersonandBurrtechnically tied,”Gudelunassaid,“buthewould notstepaside.Thefederalistsstill controlledtheCongress.They broughtuphisslaveownershipand ongoingrelationshipwithHemmings.Nobodycouldbreakthemajorityafter35ballots.Then,a federalistnamedJamesBayardfrom Delawaresaid,‘WecannotletAaron Burrbecomepresident.’”

Then,Bayardarrangedforabehind-the-scenesmeetingwithJefferson,Gudelunasnoted.

“ThomasJeffersonagreedtokeep someofAlexanderHamilton’sbankingreformsinplaceandtheBankof theU.S.solvent,sohewaswillingto changehisvote.”

TheSenatepickedthevicepresidentfromthetoptwocandidates afterthe1836election.Itwasthe

Therehavebeenfourpresident assassinationsthatledtothevice presidenttobecomeveryimportant, Gudelunasnotedoftheendofthe administrationsofPresidentsLincoln,Garfield,McKinleyand Kennedy).

V.P.relevancytoday

“Iamapoliticaljunkie,”said Gudelunas,whorecalledthathisfirst electioninwhichhewasinvolved wasin1956.“JohnF.Kennedywas tryingtobevicepresident,butGov. AdlaiStevensonofIllinois,thenominee,threwitopentotheDemocraticconventionin1956,and [Kennedy]losttoSen.EstesKefauver.WewereworriedthataCatholic couldbecomepresident.

“WeknewPresidentDwightD. EisenhowerwasgoingtogetreelectedoverStephenson,”hesaid. “Themainthingis:don’tpicksomebodywhoisgoingtocauseyoutrouble.”

“BidenandTrump,bydefault,will havetopicksomebodyyounger,”he

joked.“Trumpishonestwhenhe saysheisgoingtopicksomebody whoknowshowtoraisemoneyfor him.“IthinkTrumpwillbemakinga mistakeifhedoesnotpicka woman.”

Womenarenowthemostactive partoftheelectorate,accordingto theCenterforAmericanWomen& Politics.Theyhavetendedtovotefor Democratssince1980.However,Pew researchonthe2024presidential electionhassaidthat“womenarenot asurebetforDemocratsthistime.” PresidentBidencarriedwomen’s votesby11pointsinthe2020election.

“Ihavebeenacampaignmanager acoupletimes,”Gudelunassaidof hisinterestinpolitics.“Trumpis rightwhenhesaysthevicepresident shouldjustraisemoneyandhelpthe presidentwithhiselection.”

Healsoexplainedtheimportance ofthe25thAmendment.

“Whathappensifthepresident saysheisnotcrazyorincompetent?” askedtheprofessor.“Well,thenit goestotheSenateforinvestigation. Or,unlessamajorityoftheCabinet agreesheorsheiscrazy.”

ClearSpaceannouncescastsforseason

ClearSpaceTheatreCompany’s20th anniversarycontinueswithitsbelovedannualsummerrepertoryseason,featuring threeCSTCpremieres:“JerseyBoys,” “RockofAges”and“TheProm.”After holdingbothlocalauditionsinRehoboth BeachandnationalauditionsinNewYork City,fromnearly1,200auditionsubmissions,CSTCannouncedcastsforthe threesummermainstageshows,performinginrotatingrepertoryfromJune25 throughAug.31.

Membersoftheensemblewillalso performinaseriesoflate-nightcabaret eventsandinmorningperformancesof twoshortplaysforyoungaudiences.Ticketsforallproductionsareavailableat www.clearspacetheatre.org.

CSTC’ssummercastsincludeacombinationofreturningnationalartists,nationalartistsnewtotheClearSpacestage, favoritelocalperformersandaspecialteen ensemblewhowillsupplementthecastof “TheProm.”

Mostartistswillperforminallthree mainstageshows.Onceallthreeproductionsareopen,allthreeareofferedevery

weekofthesummer,makingitpossible forsummervisitorstotheareatoenjoyall threeoverthecourseofaweeklongvacationtotheDelawarebeaches.

ReturningnationalartistsintheupcomingseasonincludeTiffanyBeckford (lastseenatCSTCasRuthin“ARaisin intheSun”),LizCulver(returningfrom CSTC’scurrentproductionof“The Bodyguard:TheMusical”),EvaGary (Laurenin2023’ssold-outsummerproductionof“KinkyBoots”),ThomasHiggins(titlerolein2023’s“Spongebob Squarepants”),ScottTaylor-Cole(last playingPipinCSTC’s2023holidayproduction“EstellaScrooge”)andAshley Williams(returningafterherleadingrole asRachelMarroninCSTC’scurrentproductionof“TheBodyguard:TheMusical”).

Localfavoritesreturningforthe2024 summerseasonincludeBillyBurke(ensemblesof“Victor/Victoria”and“Damn Yankees”),CarissaMeiklejohn(Alisonin “FunHome”andRosiein“Mamma Mia!”),RickNazzaro(HenryHigginsin “MyFairLady”andTrotterin“The

Mousetrap”),ElliOechsler(Ingain “YoungFrankenstein”andMolliein“The Mousetrap”),AutumnSchneider(Donna in“MammaMia!”andAdelaidein“Guys andDolls”),JuliaSturla(Audreyin“Little ShopofHorrors”andthetitlerolein “Carrie”),andMattWhalen(thetitlerole in“YoungFrankenstein”andPilatein “JesusChristSuperstar”).

NationalnewcomerstoClearSpace includeWilliamCoffey(seenintheTank TheaterinNewYorkCityin“LikeFather,LikeSon”),CaetanodeSá(credits includeBostonConservatory,Prairie RepertoryTheatre,DenverCenterforthe PerformingArts),BrianaHernandez (rolesatCumberlandCountyPlayhouse, RedMountainTheatreandWoodstock Playhouse),EmmaSchilling(roleswith SharonPlayhouseandButlerBallet), HarrySperduto(professionaldebutatPioneerTheater)andJasonTobias(performancesatPapermillPlayhouseandThe MadisonTheatre).

Youthperformerswillsupplementthe ensembleof“TheProm,”therecent BroadwayhitmakingitsprofessionalregionaldebutatClearSpaceTheatre Companyaspartofthesummerseason. ReachingfromasfarasBerlin,Md.,and Dover,theseyoungpeopleareamongthe topteenperformersintheregion,representativesnoted.

TheyoungartistsincludeAlex DeEmedio,JuliaDiSabatino,Marley Fyock,TristaHarner,ChaseReynolds, BrookeRhue,KateSlaysman,Abby Whitcomb,BriannaWittmanandCassidyYiengst,withZoeCullen,Liv Nehrbas,GioPorfidoandRubyQuinn servingascovers.Alloftheyoungartists haveperformedpreviouslyontheCSTC stageinArtsInstituteproductions,suchas

Scrooge”and“YoungFrankenstein.” DubbedCSTC’s“YoungCompany,” eachsummer,theseyoungperformerswill alsoproducetwoSaturday-morningproductionsforyoungaudiences,anannual traditioninCSTC’ssummerrepertory season.Thissummer’sproductionsfor youngaudiencesare“ThreeBearos,”or “TheTruthaboutGoldilocks,”and“RescuefromtheSnowQueen.”Productions willbeofferedonalternateSaturday morningsat11a.m.throughoutthesummer.

Membersofthesummerprofessional companywillalsoperforminCSTC’s newSignatureCabaretSeries,whichwill beofferedaslate-nightperformancesat 10:30p.m.onselectFridayandSaturday evenings.Summercabarettitlesinclude “DivasLive”(July12),“BroadwayBackwards”(July26),“Let’sHearitforthe Boy”(Aug.9),“SummerLovin’”(Aug.16) and“FinalBow”(Aug.31).

Inaddition,selectseasonartistsare scheduledbothtoparticipateinasummer workshopofanewmusicalbeingdevelopedinpartnershipbetweenCSTCanda NewYorkCity-basedcreativeteamand toperforminaLukerFellowsShowcase (Aug.17)aspartofCSTC’sRebecca LukerPartnership.

Additionallate-nightanddark-night programmingfeaturingpresentedartists willbeannouncedatalaterdate,toround outthefullsummerrepertoryfestival.In total,CSTCwilloffer84performances betweenJune25andAug.31.

Summerflexpasses,includingallthree mainstageproductionsandachoiceof twospecialeventsfromtheSignature CabaretSeriesorpresentedseries,are availablefor$129,plusservicefees.For individualticketsorsummerflexpasses,

TheLordBaltimoreLionsare wrappinguptheirfundraiseronMay 27.Thedrawingfortheprizesfrom CoastalWild(formerlyBarnHill Preserve)inFrankford,willbeheldat theclubmeetingonJune5,atMac’s CateringinMillville.

Thisyear’sfirstprizeistwotickets toswimwiththeotters.Secondprize isananimalencounter,andthird prizeiskangarooyoga/walkabout.

“WewouldliketothankG&E MarketandHocker’sMarketforallowingustoselltheseraffletickets FebruarythroughMayatboth

stores,”Lionsrepresentativessaid.

“Proceedsfromthesesaleswillgo backintoourcommunity,asscholarshipsforIndianRiverHighSchool studentsandBeebeSchoolofNursingstudents,eyeexamsandglasses fortheneedy,drugawarenessposters forLordBaltimoreElementary SchoolandSelbyvilleMiddleSchool, medicalequipmentprogram,Beebe CancerCenter,hungerprogramsat localfoodbanks,ScoutTroops281 and821,andprogramsforthehomeless.”

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Great Performances (12) WCPB 9:40 p.m.

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SATURDAY

United Football League (7) WMDT 12 p.m.

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To chug a bottle of milk at The Brickyard is every racer’s dream. This year’s 108th running of the Indy 500 might have a tough time besting last year’s wild finish, when Josef Newgarden squeaked by then-reigning champ Marcus Ericsson on the last lap.

National Memorial Day Concert 2024 (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

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This feature-length documentary pays homage to the beloved, influential and enduring comedy, “M*A*S*H.” The special features new interviews with cast members and producers, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, photos, stories and more.

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Pompeii: The New Dig (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

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SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•CarlaVarisco Clockwisefromabove:IndianRiversoftball teammateshugafterwinningahomeplayoff gameagainstDelmarvaChristianduringfirst roundofthe2024DIAAGirls’SoftballState ChampionshiptournamentonTuesday,May 21;IndianRiver’sJazminMayfieldcatchesthe ball;Thegirlsgatherforaprayeronthefield afterthegame;IR’sGracieHobanwarmsup beforebatting.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

ThedefendingDIAAstatechampionshipfinalistsopenedthe2024postseasoninconvincingfashion.

TheNo.12-seededIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’softballteamscored fiverunsinthefirsttwoinningsen routetoan8-1victoryovervisitingNo. 21seedDelmarvaChristianintheir playoffopeneronTuesday,May21.

Theeight-runoutburstwasIR’sbest offensiveoutputsincetheir9-2winat

IRsoftballopensplayoffswith8-1triumphoverDelmarvaChristian

CaesarRodneyonApril20.

TheGreen&Goldimprovedto127on theseasonandearnedatripto Laurel,wheretheybattledtheNo.7 seedBulldogs(13-5)inasecond-round showdownonThursday,May23.Laurel,whichdefeatedIR10-3witha seven-runsixthinningonMarch21, hadearnedafirst-roundbye. JuniorsSophieScurciandJillian CoulbournandseniorOliviaHitchens keyedan11-hitattackbyeachdriving inapairofrunstobackthecompletegamepitchingofseniorMeganDaisey.

HitchensgaveIRa1-0leadwitha first-inningRBI-single.TheIndians expandedtheirleadto5-0inthesecondinningonScurci’stwo-runsingle,a run-scoringdoublebyseniorMacy BladesandCoulbourn’sRBIbasehit. CoulbournandHitchensstruck againinthefourthinningwithan RBI-doubleandarun-scoringsingle, respectively,thatincreasedtheleadto 7-0.SeniorRaeganKansak’sRBI-singleinthefifthframegavethehome teaman8-0lead.

Daiseydeliveredanothereffective

outingintheaftermathofherMay 13 no-hitteratWoodbridgebyscattering fourhitsandstrikingout13Royals’ batters.Itwasher14thdouble-digit strikeoutperformanceofthecampaign andincreasedherseasontotalto217. TheShenandoahUniversitycommit tookashutoutintotheseventhinning, extendingherscorelessinningsstreak to13.

TheRoyals(7-12)scoredanunearnedrunonsophomoreEveBohinski’sRBI-single.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

BeingatoptheleaderboardisnothingnewforIndianRiverHighSchool’s SarahLydic.Theseniorfoundherself backthereagainonMonday,May20, whenshefireda2-under-par68towin theHenlopenAthleticConferenceindividualgolfchampionshipatKing’s CreekCountryClub.

LydicwastheonlyIRgolferto shootwellenoughtoadvancetonext week’sDIAAStateGolfChampionshipatMapleDaleCountryClubin Dover.

“ThebiggestthrillwasSarahprovingsheisthebestgolferintheHenlopenAthleticConferencebyshooting the68toearnfirst-placehonors,”said veteranIRheadcoachBillyWingate. “SarahistheonlyIRplayertoqualify forthestatetournament.Ihaveno doubtthatshewillbeincontentionfor thetopspot.”

Lydic—aNCAADivisionIcommittoWakeForest—wonthestate championshipasafreshmanmemberof theSussexAcademygolfteambackin 2021.Shereturnstothesiteofthat state-titlegloryastheNo.1-ranked golferinthestate.

CaesarRodneywontheteamchampionshipwiththeiroverallteamlow scoreof304.GavinHarrisonshotthe bestscorefortheRiderswitha72. TeammatesReaganGarnsey(75),Evan Gebhart(77),AshleyMorgan(80), KristaBrosius(80)andJosephCrissman(80)allcontributedtothewin.

TheRiders’Garnseyisoneofthe topgolfersinthestate,followedbyTatnallSchool’sJackHomerandTower Hill’sSawyerBrockstedt—aformer teammateofLydic’satSussexAcademy.Thosefourwillteeofftogetheron Hole1at8:30a.m.nextTuesday,May

IndianRiverseniorSarahLydicwatchesherapproachshotonthe18thholeduringtheHACGolfChampionshiponMonday, May20.

28,atMapleDale.Thetwo-dayevent concludesonWednesday,May29.

Asateam,theIndiansfinished11th outof15.AccordingtoWingate,“The kidsprettymuchshottheiraverage today.”

PaolaMuniz-Garciashota107over the18holes,whileteammatesLuke Williams(110),TravisGosnell(114), PatrickStarkey(121)andNicholasPolite(137)alsoparticipatedintheevent.

(left)

Track & Field

& field state tournament at Dover High School on Saturday, May 18. His teammate, senior Alexander Arnold (right) finished second with a jump of 11 feet to claim a silver medal.

Photo Courtesy of Indian River High School Athletics

IRbaseballpreparesforrematchwithDelmartoopenplayoffs

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Alwayssavorthatsecondchance. MembersoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolbaseballsquadcertainlyare.

Justthreeweeksafterrelinquishingfive runsintheseventhinningandlosinga76decisiononApril30tovisitingHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionrival Delmar,theIndianswillgetanother chancetodefeattheWildcats.

The10th-seededDelmarteam(11-7) willhostthe23rd-seededIndiansinthe openingroundofthe2024DIAAstate baseballplayofftournamentbeginningat 4p.m.onThursday,May23.

ThewinnerwilltraveltoNewcastleto battleNo.7seedWilliamPennHighon Saturday.TheColonials(14-4)earneda first-roundbyeinthe24-teamtournament.

TheIndiansshookoffapairoffourgamelosingstreakstoreachthepostseason.

Theyregroupednicelyfroma7-8lateseasonwon-lostrecordtocapturetheir lastthreegamesinconvincingstyle, againstAppoquinimink,OdessaandDelmarvaChristian.TheIndiansfinishedthe regularseasonwitha10-8recordenroute totheirfourthstraighttriptothepostseason.

Ayearago,theylostanopening-round

FreshmanpitcherLandonFiels(12)tossedacompletegametwo-hittertoleadIndianRiver past hostDelmarvaChristianintheregularseasonfinaleforeachonFriday,May17.

gametoLaurel.In2022,theydefeated NewarkCharterbeforelosingtoAppoquinimink.In2021,theIndiansupended ArchmerebeforefallingtoSt.Mark’s.

IndianRiver7, DelmarvaChristian1

FreshmanrighthanderLandonFiels tossedacomplete-gametwo-hitter, whilejuniorandsecond-basemanJack Cappodroveinapairofrunstolead Indian RiverpasthostDelmarvaChristianintheregular-seasonfinaleforboth teams,onFriday,May17.

ThevictorywasIR’sthirdstraight andimprovedtheirregular-season recordto10-8overall.Fielswasincompletecontrol,strikingoutsixandavoidinganybasesonballs.

Cappocontinuedhistorridhitting witharun-scoringdoubleandasacrifice-flyRBI.Sophomoreandcatcher RickyWigginsalsocollectedtwohits andknockedinarun,andjuniorsChase RuleyandTreyHill,alongwithsophomoreDylanGrise,eachsmackedahit andknockedinarun.

Freshmanandfirst-basemanTy Weberdrewtwowalksandchased homearun,whilesophomoreinfielder KaydenVaughtaddedtworunsscored andabaseknockaspartofaneight-hit IRHSattack.

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IRboys’volleyballfallsto15-1WilmingtonCharterinquarterfinals

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sLuigiDotoli,right,blast’s ashotpastConrad’sJulianEppler,left, andTheodorePankowskiduringthefirst roundoftheDIAATournamentwinon Wednesday,May15.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomoreliberoZachHirndealt nineassistsandjuniordefensivespecialistSaulLopezcontributed12digs,but theycouldnotpreventtheIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’volleyballteamfrom droppinga3-0decisioninaDIAA playoffquarterfinalshowdowntohost CharterSchoolofWilmingtononSaturday,May18.

TheIndiansfellinstraightsets,by scoresof25-16,25-19and25-21,toa teamthathadimprovedto15-1onthe season.TheForceadvancedtoasemifinal matchagainstdefendingchampion CapeHenlopenonTuesday,May21. Thewinnerofthatcontestwilladvance tothechampionshipshowdownat SmyrnaHighSchool.

“Ourplayers’expectationswerehigh goingintoourquarterfinalmatchwith second-seededWilmingtonCharter,” saidfirst-yearIRcoachMikeMarkovic. “Ithinkourenergylevelwasgood,and weled9-7inthefirstset.ButCharter’s experienceemerged,andwestruggled toachieveanyserviceruns.Itwasadifficultloss,butweplayedwelland foughtforeverypoint.Wefeelgood aboutnextyearwithastronggroupof returningplayers.”

TheGreen&Goldfinishedtheseasonat9-7.

IndianRiver3,Conrad0

JuniorsetterEvanForjanexploded for25assists,andsophomorelibero ZachHirnmade22digstoleadtheIndianRiverboys’volleyballteamtoa3-0 victoryovervisitingWilmingtonConradinanopening-roundDIAAstate tournamentmatchonWednesday,May 15.

The Indians(9-6)defeatedtheRed Wolvesinstraightsetsbyscoresof2518,25-17and25-21.

SenioroutsidehittersLuigiDotoli andColinSmithalsocontributedtothe Indians’victorywith14digsand10 kills,andwith11digs,respectively.

Conrad(9-7),amemberoftheDiamondStateConference,wasledbysenioroutsidehitterAdrioSmit’s15kills and15digs.JuniorliberoGabeWelsh contributed25digstotheRedWolves’ effort.

TheIRHSboys’volleyballprogram hasreachedtheplayoffsineachofits six seasons.The2020campaignwas eliminatedbytheCOVID-19pandemic.TheIndianscapturedtheDIAA statecrownin2019and2022.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiversophomoreJaylaHudson competesinthe100-meterdashonFriday,May18,duringthefirstdayofthe DIAATrack&FieldChampionshipat DoverHighSchool.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thelong,hardpracticespaidoff handsomely.

Thestudent-athletessimplykept practicinginfrequentlycold,rainy weatherbeneaththewatchfuleyeofassistantcoachRobertBishop.

JuniorZhenWu,seniorAlexander ArnoldandtheirIndianRiverHigh Schoolpole-vaultteammatesrepeatedly vaultedintotheairovertheimaginary 4.5meterlonghorizontalbar.Thestudent-athletescompletedthatmaneuver aftersprintingalongapathandjamming theirfiberglasspolesattheback ofarecessedmetalbox.

Theirpole-vaultingpracticesdemandedspeed,power,strength,agility, andatleastasmatteringofgymnastic skills.

Thankstotheirhardworkanddiligence,WuandArnoldfinishedthe 2024DIAAstatetrack-and-fieldmeet aheadofeveryoneelseonSaturday,May 18,atDoverHighSchool.

Wuwontheeventwithajumpof11 feet,6inches.Arnoldfinishedsecond, withajumpof11feet.

Afterward,theycelebratedwiththeir teammates indamp,rainyweather.

“Thepole-vaulterstookthespotlight afterworkingveryhardallseason,andit wasagreatmomentforthemandfor ourschool,”saidIndiansheadcoach BobHahn.“Agreatdealofcreditgoes toCoachBishopforbringingthepolevaulterstothislevel.

“Itwasagreatweekend,andmanyof ourathletesgainedvaluableexperience aswewrappeduptheDivisionIItrackand-fieldseason,”Hahnadded.

SeniorBrynnCrandellcompleted her amazingcareeratIndianRiverby scoringpointsinboththe1,600-meter event(sixthplace,5:17.19)and3,200meterevent(fourthplace,11:04.84). SeniorGraceRobinsonfinishedinfifth placeinthepolevault,at7feet,6 inches,andjuniorTerraBerkheimer tooksixthplaceinthehighjump,at4 feet,8inches.

Unifiedtrack-and-fieldcompletes‘inspiringfirstseason’atstatemeet

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thefirst-yearIndianRiverHigh SchoolUnifiedtrack-and-fieldteam competedimpressivelyattheDIAA statetournamentonSaturday,May 18,atDoverHighSchool.

Twomembersoftheteamplaced amongthetopthreecompetitorsin theirevents.

JuniorElmerHernandezplaced secondinthe200-meterdashwitha personal-besttimeof27.43seconds.

SophomoreBraydenBennetchfinishedthirdinthelongjumpwitha distanceof14feetand4.75inches.

Therewereplentyofadditional achievementscelebratedbytheIndians’student-athletes.

JuniorTierraWhitefinishedsixth intheshot-putwithapersonal-best distanceof17feet,4inches.

JuniorDonaldLingowaseighthin the200-dashwithatimeof33.48, 10thinthe100-meterdashwitha timeof15.46seconds,and13thin theshot-putwithadistanceof24 feet,4inches.

Hernandezwasalsofifthinthe longjumpwithadistanceof12feet, 5.75inches.

Bennetchwasalsosixthinthe shot-putwithapersonal-bestdistanceof31feet,5inches.

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JuniorElmerHernandez(left)andsophomoreBraydenBennetchwiththeirlong jumpeventmedalsattheHenlopenConferencetrack&fieldtournament.

“Inaninspiringfirstseason,the IndianRiverHighUnifiedtrackteam leftanindeliblemarkonboththe

leteshavesurpassedallofourexpectations.Theyhaveshownthetrue meaningofteamworkandperseverance.Ahighlightoftheseasonwas watchingourstudents’timesdecrease whiletheirdistancesincreasedand theirconfidencesoared.Wesetahigh barthisseason,earningsevenmedals andnumeroustopfivefinishes.I thankourathletes,theirfamilies,and ourcoachesfortheirunwaveringsupport.UpnextisUnifiedflagfootball duringthefallsportsseason.”

ThisistheIRUnifiedtrack-andfieldprogram’sfirstseasonofcompetition.TheUnifiedbasketballteam,a perennialplayoffparticipant,hasbeen competingsincethe2018-2019 schoolyear.

BivensistheheadcoachforIRHS Unifiedflagfootball,basketballand track-and-fieldduringthefall,winter andspringsportsseasons,respectively.

schoolanditscommunity,”saidhead coachJamaalBivens.“Thededication, spiritanddeterminationofourath-

UnifiedsportsisapartnershipbetweentheDIAAandSpecial OlympicsDelaware.“Itcelebratesa uniquebondbetweenstudentswith andwithoutdisabilitieswhocompete togetheronthesameteaminthe UniversitySportsDivision.Student athletesmaintainamutualrespectfor oneanother,gainingrespect,acceptanceandacelebrationforeachone’s strengthsandchallenges.”

KidsCatch-AlleventbackforninthyearatIndianRiverMarina

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

It’sthattimeofyearintheDelmarva region:thefishingboatsarehittingthewaters,whiletherodsandreelsaregetting dustedoff,withsomelineshopingtohook somebigfish.The9thAnnualKidsCatchAlleventwillbetakingplaceJune21-23at theIndianRiverMarina.Theeventserves asafundraiserfortheLymeDiseaseAssociationofDelmarvaInc.,asaportionofthe proceedsbenefitstheorganization.

Anglersages3to18canregistertoparticipateintheeventwithparents,guardians oradultfamilymembersprovidinghelpin reelinginthefish.Circlehooksarerequired iffishingintheOffshoreDivision.Addi-

tionalruleswillbeprovidedatregistration atthestartoftheevent.

Thereisaheaviest-fishdivisionthatincludesbluefish,croaker,flounder,mackerel, mani,rockfish,seabass,shark,spot,triggerfish,troutandtuna.Therearealsoprizes formostbillfishreleased(eachbillfishis worth100points,regardlessofspecies), mostsharksreleased,heaviestfishineach divisionandunusualcatch.

FishingdayswillbeonSaturday,June 22,andSunday,June23,withlinesinthe waterat6a.m.Alllinesmustbeoutofthe waterby3p.m.Participantscanfishinthe bay,inletorocean.Theyhavethechoiceof fishingoneorbothdays.

Anglerscanregisterpriortothestartof theeventonFriday,June21,from6to8

p.m.,oronSaturday,June22,from7to9 a.m.Allparticipantswillreceiveanevent T-shirtatregistration.Thosewhopre-registeronlinecanpickupaT-shirtanytime duringthetournament.Registeronlineat www.kidscatchall.com.

Weigh-insfortheeventwilltakeplace atHook’em&Cook’emBait&Tackle. Saturday’sweigh-inwillbeat6:30p.m., whileSunday’sweigh-inisat6p.m.Boats mustbeinsidethemarinacutby6:30p.m. onSaturdayand6p.m.onSunday.Getting fishtothescalesisbyanymeansnecessary, includingbyanotherboatorevenbycar.

TherewillbeasocialeventSaturday night,aswellasanawardsceremonyatthe conclusiononSunday.Saturday’ssocial gatheringwilltakeplaceatMexicanFiesta

from6:30to8:30p.m.Therewillbea cookoutunderthetent,withDJentertainmentunderthepavilion.TheawardpresentationwilltakeplaceSundayat7p.m. Allanglerswillwinanaward.Allkidsregisteredfortheeventwilleatfree.Theevent organizersaskedthatanyadditionalfamily membersRSVPforthedinnerswhenregistering.

Eventslikethisarenotonlymadepossibleinlargeparttothecountlessvolunteers,butalsoduetothegenerosityoflocal businessesandorganizationsassponsors anddonors.Toviewafulllistofthedonors, checkouttheevent’swebsiteatwww.kidscatchall.com.

IR’sSprucebank,RodgerscompeteatDIAAtennistourney

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwasastrongseasononthehardcourts forIndianRiverHighSchooltennisplayersandseniorsEvanSprucebankand CalebRodgers.Thetoptwosinglesplayers fortheIndianseachfinishedsecond,atfirst andsecondsinglesrespectively,earning theirfirst-evertripstotheDIAAState TennisChampionships.

Thetournament’sfirstdaywaspostponedtoMonday,May20,afterrainy weatherforcedtournamentofficialsto

movethestartfromSaturday,May18. Atfirstsingles,Sprucebankstartedout strongwitharesounding6-0,6-0winover WilliamPenn’sJayRojas.Inthesecond round,however,hefacedtheNo.7-seed fromSt.Andrew’sSchool,Charles Lunsford.Despiteavalianteffort,Sprucebankfoundhimselfonthewrongsideofa 6-1,6-3decisiontoendhisscholasticcareer.

UnfortunatelyforRodgers,hewasoneand-doneatthestateshowcase.Likehis teammate,Rodgersfoughttooth-and-nail inhismatch,withMiddletown’sEthan

Girls’tennis

IR’sDeale,Swartzwin first-roundmatch

IndianRiver’sGraceDealeandAlison SwartzalsomadetheDIAAstatetennis tournament.Theduowereenteredintothe firstdoublesbracket,andopenedupagainst Sanford’sMeganAtheyandAmeliaXuon Monday,May20,atSmyrnaHighSchool.

TheIRtandemwerevictoriousintheir first-everDIAAstatetournamentmatch byascoreof6-1,6-3.Inthesecondround, DealeandSwartztookontheNo.6-seed duofromSussexAcademy,SageTunnell andSummitHaldar.TheSeahawks’pair scoredthe6-1,6-1wintoadvancetothe quarterfinalround,thuseliminatingDeale andSwartz.

Itwasn’tabadrunfortheIRfreshman andsophomore,andtheexperienceofplayingonthestate’sbiggeststagecanonlybe helpfulinthefuture.

Peacock,onlytofallvictimtoa6-2,6-2decision.

CollegeCampusKudos

CoastalPointphotso•Submitted Hall,leftphoto,andHoban,rightphoto, havecontinuedtheirsoftballjourneyat HolyFamilyUniversity.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Sheistheheadliner.

The5-foot-4women’ssoftballpower pitcherdisplaysthebrilliancethatflashes beforeobservers’eyes.

Sheimpressesbyrepeatedlylaunching hermissilesatspeedstoppingoutat63 mph,accumulatingthestrikeouts,theinningspitchedandtheendlessarrayofadjectivesandadverbsthatcolorfullydescribe herstrikingform.

Thecompetitivehurlerisalwayson starkdisplayatopthepitcher’smound.The prospectofvictoryandthedisappointment ofdefeatalternatelyhanguponherpowerfulshoulders.

RighthanderKinsleyHall,asoftball standoutfortheIndianRiverHighSchool team,radiatestalentandsuccess.

Shecontinuedtodosoduringherrecently-completedfreshmanyearofcollege.

Originallyrecruitedbyandcommitted totheUniversityofMt.Olive,Hallexperiencedachangeofheartandtransferredto HolyFamilyUniversity,aprivateCatholic institutionofhigherlearningandan NCAADivisionIIschoolinnortheast Philadelphiawithasoftballcomplexin suburbanBensalem.

ShequicklytookherplaceintheTigers’ pitchingrotationandearnedAll-Central AtlanticCollegiateConferenceSecond Teamhonors.Sherankedamongthetop fiveintheconferencewithanimpressive 2.47earnedrunaverage,122strikeouts,7.7 strikeoutspergameanda.217battingaverageagainst.Eachofthosestatisticsalso rankamongthetopeightintheTigers’ NCAADivisionIIera.

TheyoungerdaughterofformerIRHS girls’softballandfieldhockeystudent-athleteAmyHudsonandformerfootballand baseballstandoutChadHall,KinsleyHall finishedtheseasonwitha7-7won-lost slatein20appearances.Themanagement marketingmajornotchedsixstraightcompletegamestoendtheseasonandatotalof 11completegamesinher16startingassignments.Themostnotableoutingwasa one-hitteronApril21astheTigersnipped FelicianUniversity.

Andeachtimethatshetoedthepitchingrubber,herheartsmiledandherpsyche celebrated.

Rightthere,behindhomeplate,washer

IRgirls’soccerseasoncomestoanend

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndiansRiverHighSchool girls’soccerteamhadbattledthrough atoughscheduletofinishat8-6-1. Despitetheirrecentsetbacks,they werelookingforwardtothepostseason.Butwhenthesmokeclearedlate onWednesday,May15,thestudentathleteslearnedtheirseasonwas over.

Therewouldbenoopportunityto competefortheprogram’sfirst DIAADivisionIIstatetitle.The program,whichbeganin2009,had missedtheplayoffsforthefirsttime sincetheironlypreviousabsencein 2012.

TheGreen&Goldlostthreeof theirlastfourandfouroftheirfinal seven,allbyshutouts,andalltoDivisionIteamsthathavetheadvantageoflargerenrollments.

“I’mdisappointedwiththefinal resultbutextremelyproudaboutour athletes’effortsandtheperformances oftheplayersthroughouttheseason,”saidIRheadcoachBrandt Mais.“Wefinishedwithourrecord afterplayinganextremelychallengingschedule.Fiveofourlossescame againstTop5Division1programs

fromMiddletown,Appoquinimink, CaesarRodney,PolytechandPadua Academy.Thegirlscompetedin everysingleoneofthosegames.”

AcademyonApril23toupendDivisionISmyrna,1-0,twodayslater,on April25.

Also,thewinatSmyrnawasagreat teamperformancewhenweshutout DesireeZapata,whowastheDivisionIPlayeroftheYearin2003.” (ZapataisaVillanovacommit.)

TheIndians’recordstoodat5-2-1 beforetheydroppeda1-0verdictat aDivisionIPaduaAcademy,which wouldfinish6-8andreachthepostseason.

AfterdefeatingdivisionrivalLake ForestontheroadandDivisionII non-conferencevisitorASPIRA,the Indianssufferedconsecutivehome shutoutlossesby2-0scorestoDivisionIfoesPolytechandAppoquinimink.

TheyreboundedtodefeatSouthernDivisionrivalLaurel,4-0,on May13beforesufferingaregularseason-ending6-0lossat15-0DivisionIpowerMiddletown.

InadditiontoMiddletownand Padua,DivisionIplayoffteamsthe IndiansplayedagainstwereCaesar Rodney,AppoquiniminkandPolytech.

Atmidseason,theIndiansappearedwellontheirwaytotheplayoffs.Theyreboundedfroma3-0 homelosstoHenlopenconference SouthernDivisionrivalSussex

“Thereareafewgamesthatstick outtohighlightourseason,”said Mais.“OnewasbeatingDelmar,who endedtheseasonastheNo.6-seeded teaminDivisionII.Theybeatuslast year,soitwasnicegettingthatback.

DivisionIIplayoffteamsthat haverecordssimilartoIRHSare DelawareMilitaryAcademy(8-6-1), WilmingtonFriendsSchool(8-7),

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ShowellalumandIRsoftballstandoutMcHaleearnsscholarship

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shecanhit.

Shecanfield.

Shecanrunthebases.

Andsheapparentlyhasaflairforcreative,expressivewriting.

IndianRiverHighSchoolseniorand varsityoutfielderKatieMcHalewaspresentedwiththePhillipC.ShowellParent TeacherOrganizationScholarshipAward ataceremonyatIRHSonWednesday, May15.Theawardisgiventoacurrent highschoolseniorwhoattendedShowell ElementarySchoolinSelbyvilleandwho hasearnedaminimumgradepointaverage of3.0.

“Wewererequiredtowriteanessayon amemorablestaffmemberoramemorable momentatShowell,”recalledMcHale.“I decidedtowriteaboutthebuddybenches thatwemadeduringmyfifth-gradeyear,” in2016-2017,“andthefriendshipsthatthis experiencehelpedcreate.Ialsosharedhow myfifth-gradeteacher,Mrs.HeatherMcCabe,madeahugeimpactonmeandthe personthatIamtoday.

“Mrs.McCabehelpedmedecidethatI wanttobecomeateacherinthefuture,” addedMcHale.“Iamtrulythankfulforall ofthememoriesthatPhillipC.Showell ElementarySchoolhascreatedformeand thatIwillholdclosetomyheartforever.”

IndianRiverHighvarsitysenioroutfielderKatieMcHalewaspresentedwiththePhillipC.ShowellParentTeacherOrganization ScholarshipAwardataceremonyatIRHSonWednesday,May15.

Hall&Hoban

trustedsoftballbatterymateandbestfriend forever,LilyHoban.

Thedirector,andthe windbeneathherwings

Sheisthedirector,theproducerandthe keeperandproviderofwhateverypitch type,speedandlocationwillbethrownfor thistalent-ladensportingduet.

Thecollegecatcherproudlywearsthe toolsofbrillianceandplieshermultifaceted tradewhilecrouchedbetweenthehulking umpire’storsoandthealways-threatening presenceofanopposingbatter.

Makenomistake—HolyFamilyUniversityfreshmanLilyHobanisamajorreasonforherbestfriendandpitcher’s successes,andbehindtheentireTigers’ pitchingstaff,infact.

Hobanisathird-generationbackstop, followinginthecleat-stepsofhermom, SarahHoban(anHFUalumandcatcher), andgrandmotherSusanLyons.LilyHoban signalsforeachtossbasedonherencyclopedicstorageandrecallofinformation abouteveryopposinghitter.

Assuch,Hobanistheveritable“wind beneathherwings”forHall,quietlymastermindingfromherstationonthesoftball diamond.

Thispitcher-catcherduetisstrengthenedbyaclose,mutualandsister-likerela-

tionshipthattookrootwhentheladies were9.Theconnectiondeepenedduring theirSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolyears,aswell astheDelawareTribetravelballandLittle LeagueWorldSeriesseasons,whichhad SarahHobanandherhusband(andLily’s father),BillHoban,atthecoachinghelm. Bothstudent-athletesbecameIRHS startersassophomoresinthespringof 2021,afterlosingtheir2020seasonstothe COVID-19pandemic.

Lastseason,as2023seniors,Hobanand HallhelpedleadtheIndianstotheprogram’sfirstDIAAchampionshipgamein 25years.Thewildrideendedwithatough losstoCaravelAcademy.

Hallcompiledan18-4won-lostmark whilestrikingoutanamazing265batters, bringinghertwo-yearwhifftotalto430.

InadditiontomanagingHalland IRHSjuniorrightiehurlersMeganDaisey andOliviaHitchens,Hobancontributedat theplatewitha.392battingaverage,29 hits,16RBIsandsevendoubles.

Theyareboththrilledtohavefortuitouslylandedtogetherinnortheast Philadelphia.

“KinsleyandIhavebeenpitchingand catchingtogetherforalongtime,”saidthe 5-foot-7Hoban,whostarted34ofthe Tigers’44gameswhilerotatingbetween catcher,theoutfieldanddesignatedplayer.

“Overtheyears,wehavesharedmanybig momentsandhavegonetomanychampionshipgamestogether.KinsleyandIhave becomesousedtoeachotherthatwhen we’reonthefield,it’salmostlikewecan

justreadeachother’sminds.Theexperienceofcatchingforherandcallingher pitcheshasbecomesonaturaltomebecausewe’realwaysonthesamepage.

“IwassoexcitedwhenIfirstheardthat KinsleywastransferringtoHolyFamily University,”addedHoban,whowasfourth ontheHFUteamin2024witha.300battingaverage,ledtheteamwithsixdoubles, wasfourthwith12RBIsandrippedtwo homeruns.“Thethoughtofgettinganotherfouryearstogetherashercatcheris justsoexciting!”

“Whenitcomestopitching,wehavea telepathythatkeepsusonthesamepage,” agreedHall.“She’sbeencallingallofmy pitchesforseveralyears,andsheplaysakey roleinmysuccess.Igiveheralotofcredit forherhardwork.Iamveryexcitedand lookingforwardtogettingbackonthefield withhernextseason.”

Makingthetransitionwith thehelpofanotherfriend

Thetransitionfromhighschooltocollegecanbeoneofthemostdifficulttimes inastudent’slife.Fortunately,bothHall andHobanhadplentyofhelp.

Hobanwasquicktocreditherroommate,BellaScurciofSelbyville—anoutstandingsoccerplayeratIndianRiverwho becameastarterlastfallduringherfreshmanseasonatHFU.“Havingafriendfrom homewascrucial,”saidHoban,whose youngersister,Gracie,isnowajuniorgirls’ softballandvolleyballstandoutatIndian

River.“BellaandIhavebeenfriends throughouthighschoolatIndianRiver, anditwasdefinitelyhelpfultoknowsomeoneandhaveafriendrightoffthebat.It wasalsoveryhelpfulthatmycoachand teammateswereallsowelcomingtome andtheotherfreshmenwhowerearriving asnewmembersoftheteam.”

ForHall,thetransitionwasmadeeven easierbyherfriendandsoftballcatcher.

“IwasexcitedaboutmakingthetransitiontoHFUlastfall,”saidHall,whose oldersister,Kaylie(IRHSClassof2020), wasanexcellentgirls’fieldhockeyand lacrosseplayeratIRHS.“I’msohappythat IamabletocontinueplayingwithLily.As soonasIgottoHFU,webeganworking together,andthathelpedmestartmaking connectionswithmynewteammatesand coaches.

“ThemostusefullessonI’velearnedasa newcollegestudent-athleteistostaymotivated,”addedHall,whoin2023wasthe fourth-rankedgirls’softballplayerinthe stateofDelaware.“WhatI’vecometorealizeisthattheworkisn’toverwhenyouare incollege.Itisjuststarting.”

“Asacollegestudent-athlete,I’ve learnedthatstayingorganizedandmanagingyourtimearebothveryimportant,”said Hoban,aFirstTeamAllHenlopen Conferenceselectionwhoalsoearned HonorableMentionAllStatekudos. “Thathasreallyhelpedmemaintainhigh gradeswhilebalancingademanding

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athleticsschedule.”

SouthernDelawareduo helpsrallytheTigers

TheSouthernDelawareduoofHall andHobaneachplayedkeyrolesinrallying theircollegeteamintotheplayoffsduring theirfreshmanseasons.

“Ittooktheteamcomingtogetherand perseveringthroughouttheseason,”said Hoban,whosemotherplayedthecatcher positionatandgraduatedfromHFU.“We hadafewofourplayerssufferinjuriesin boththebeginningandendofourschedule.Asateam,wehadtoovercomethese challengesandworktogethertodetermine ourrolesandtoeachdoourpartforthe team.”

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UrsulineAcademy(8-6-1)andSanford(9-6).

“Theteamdefinitelydeservesto beinthetournament,”saidMais.“I thoughtourstrengthofschedule wouldcarryusintothetournament, andwejustmissedit.It’sanhonest miscalculationonmypart,froma schedulingstandpoint.Asabrand-

“Werecoveredfromaslowstarttoour season,”saidHall.“Westruggledtofind thewinningapproach.Inthemiddleofthe seasonandduringconferenceplay,our teamstartedtobecomeoneandreally workedhardtoachieveourgoalofmaking theconferencetournament.”

Hoban’sRBI-singleandHall’sone-hit 1-0triumphagainstFeliciansalvageda doubleheadersplitatFelicianonApril21.

Threedayslater,HFUsweptGeorgian Court,8-2and4-2,attheBensalemHigh SchoolSoftballComplextoclinchtheprogram’sfourthconsecutiveappearanceinthe CentralAtlanticCollegiateConference Tournament.Hallhurledthenightcap,allowingonlyoneearnedrun.

DespitetwohitsfromHoban,the Tigers’2024seasonendedat14-30(11-11 inconferenceplay)aftertheydroppeda20verdictatNo.19-rankedWilmingtonin thefirstroundoftheCentralAtlanticCollegiateConferenceTournamenton

newheadcoach,there’salearning curve,especiallywithsomeoftheadministrativepieces.Althoughwe might’vebeenshortofawintomake theplayoffs,thegirlsgrewtremendouslythroughouttheseason.The journeyismoreimportantthanthe destination.”

Aseasonofachievement

TheIndiansmadeitasuccessfulseasonofdevelopinganddisplayingoffen-

April27.

“I’mreallylookingforwardtoandhave reallyhighhopesfornextseason,”said Hoban.“Asidefromlosingtwoseniors,our teamisveryyoung,andwehavelotsof youngtalent.”

AccordingtoHFUwomen’ssoftball headcoachJillMurray,thetalentedbattery ofHallandHobanhasbeenexcitingto watch.

“SinceKinsleyjoinedHFU,ithasbeen awesometoseethebondtheyshareand theeasewithwhichtheycommunicate,” saidMurray.“Thistypeofbondissomethingthattakestimetodevelopatthecollegelevelbetweenapitcherandcatcher,so itisablessingtoalreadyhaveitfortwo freshmen.Sincegettingtoknowthemboth andhearingabouttheirexperiencesplaying togethergrowingup,Icouldnotbehappier forthemtocontinuesharingthefieldin college.ThefutureisbrightforLilyand Kinsley.Icannotwaittoseethemgrowto-

sivetalent.

SophomoreforwardEllaPeterson finishedwithateam-higheightgoals, whilesophomoreforwardAllyTucker hadabreakoutcampaignwithfive markers.SophomoreforwardKamdyn ShockleyandseniormidfielderAnahi Paradaaddedfourmarkerseach.Shockleyearnedateam-highsixassists,while Tuckerchippedinwithtwo.Peterson’s 17pointsmadehertheoverallleading scorer,whileShockleyandTuckereach added14points.

gether,andasindividuals,overthecourseof thenextthreeyears.”

Payingitforward

Inadditiontosucceedingacademically andcontributingtothegoodfortuneof theircollegesoftballteam,HobanandHall alsopaiditforwardbyattractingoneof theirformerIndianRiverHighSchool teammatestotheclassroomsandballfields ofHolyFamily.

“LilyandKinsleyarebothreallyclose friendsofmine,andtheyhelpedshareinsightonwhattheschoolisallabout,”said IRHSseniorandoutfielderKatieMcHale, a2024FirstTeamAllHenlopenConferenceawardeewhocommittedtoHFUon April19.“Theyeachspokehighlyofthe coachesandtheprogram.Asaresult,Ihave alotofconfidenceinmydecisiontostudy andplaysoftballatHolyFamilyUniversity.”

Ingoal,seniorAlexDavidsonfinishedtheseasonwithsixshutoutsand 25 forherfour-yearcareer,aswellas42 careervictories.FreshmanCatherine Buntingsawplentyofworkbetween thepostsandwillcompeteforthestartingjobnextspring.

“WehadagreatseniorclassthatI’ve enjoyedworkingwith,whocontributed immenselytoourprogramoverthelast fouryears,”saidMais.“I’mexcitedfor thereturningplayerstoseewhowill stepupnextyear.”

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trailer tags. All good dates. T5083, 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

HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Part Time/Full Time

Kitchen - Line cook, Dishwasher, EXPO, Counter Front - Host / Hostess, Server, Bartender

Please apply in person. Closed Monday and Tuesday SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY … PLEASE.

30234 Cedar Neck Rd. (next to Hocker’s Hardware Store)

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

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”

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

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

SEASONAL GARDENER

Delaware Botanic Gardens, a non-pro t public garden in Dagsboro is looking for a seasonal gardener.

Growth opportunities, onthe-job training and a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include preparing new garden areas, seeding and planting, weed control and keeping spaces clear of debris and hazards.

The ideal candidate will understand how to use and care for gardening tools and equipment while following health and safety regulations.

Experience preferred. Send resume to Stephen.pryce.lea@ delawaregardens.org

HELP WANTED 1-2 hours per week. $25/hr. Light cleaning for small of ce. Flexible hours. 302-539-5099 or e-mail atlanticbody@gmail.com

COOK WANTED, $20/hr.

Mon. 4-8pm, W-F-S 4:308:30pm. Cook for the Eagles 4528 in Ocean View, DE.

Choose your days or cook all 4 days. Bar Menu plus one special meal. Contact, Al Bramley 302-569-8899

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.

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

NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637

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

FLORALDESIGNER

Parttimeexperienced FloralDesignerwillingto learncomputerprogram, customerservice,andwork someSaturdays. Lookingforaresponsible persontofillinwhenowner isnotavailable. Pleasecontactusbye-mail oceancityflorist@aol.com, phone 410-250-1636 orstop bytheshop: OceanCity Florist,12909CoastalHwy.

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

BEACH WHEELCHAIR Rareley used, very good condition. Manual incld. $$1000 OBO Call or text 410-375-0875

Seasonal,weekendposition. $16-$18/hr.Exp.Req. SouthernExposure 302.539.8606 Pleaseleavemessage.

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

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

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

OREK XL PRO 13” FLOOR scrubber. REDUCED! $150 rm. 302-897-4914

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

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

GOLF CLUBS IN GOLF BAGS

Two sets, both with pull carts. $75 per set or $125 for both. Call Tom 410.326.6690

MOREY BOOGIE MACH 10 vintage. Very good condition. $50. Churchill nslarge. Excellent condition. $30 Call 302.569.2464

LADIES SCHWINN Hybrid 7Speed 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

Sea Edge, Millville: 3BR/2.5BA 2-story townhome with garage. $2,000 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

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

Stonewater Creek, Millsboro: 2BR/2BA with office or 3rd BR. Single-level home with 2car garage. $2,395 per month + utilities.

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

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

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

Bishops Landing, Millville: 3+BR/2.5BA end-unit villa with 2-car garage. Furnished; will consider unfurnished with a 2year lease. $2,700 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax. Avail. after 9/1/24.

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

Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two-story condo in Frankford. $1,900 per month + electric and sewer. Water included.

PORTABLE SEWING

MACHINE. Call Mike

302-344-0169

SMALL GROUP OF HUNTERS seeking Hunting or Vacant property for upcoming season. Call Chuck at 410-924-6692

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures.

Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855-337-5228

dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258

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

BETHANY MEADOW

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. Minutes to the beach. 302-567-1203

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

BAYSIDE 3BR/2BA unfurnished condo with garage, facing Freeman Stage. N/S, N/P. Credit check required.

$2,600/month + utilities. Leave message: 302-3538128

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

❏ 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

❏ Fri Sat & Sun May 24 25 & 26 8-3

RAIN OR SHINE

Swann Keys Annual Yard Sale! Christmas, Portable AC Unit, Kitchenware, Crafts & Yarn, Tools, Furniture, and More! 37022 Laws Point Rd Selbyville DE 19975

❏ Fri & Sat May 24 & 25 8

RAIN OR SHINE

Multi Family MEGA Yearly Sale! Lots of great stuff. Household items, Carpets, Bikes, Furniture, Jewelry, and much more! Swan Keys “end of Laws, on the point” 37064 Laws Point Rd., Selbyville DE 19975.

❏ Fri & Sat May 24 & 25 9 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE

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

❏ Sat & Sun May 25 & 26 8 - 2

RAIN OR SHINE

Large Yard Sale! Pool and Outdoor Stuff, Lots of Clothing. Too much to list! 30524 Omar Rd Frankford DE19945

❏ Sat., May 25 7-12

RAIN OR SHINE

Yard/Garage Sale. Lots of Childrens clothes, and Housewares. 32675 Blackwater Rd, Frankford DE 19945

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 2

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

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE

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 -1

RAIN OR SHINE

Dogwood Community Yard Sale! New and used items for sale. House Goods, Furniture, Clothing, Ect. Community is located off Vines Creek Rd (Route 26) behind Brafman Family Dentistry. .

❏ Sat., May 25 8 -12

RAIN OR SHINE

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

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

RAIN DATE: 5/26

Kids, Household, Fishing gear, Tools, Sporting goods, Designer clothes, and more! 29578 Second Street ,Ocean View DE 19970.

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

Woodland Park Community 14 Holly Lane Ocean View 19970

❏ Sat., May 25 8am - until...

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

❏ Sat., May 25 9 - 12

RAIN DATE: 5/26

RAIN DATE: 6/1

RAIN OR SHINE

Just Jeans Junk. Street Strider, Furniture, Jewelry, Clothes etc. 38163 Martins Way, Ocean View, 19970

❏ 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 OR SHINE

Avon Park Community Yard Sale. A little bit of everything. Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, TV’s, Kitchenware, Clothing, Children, and Household items. Great Prices!!! From RT 26 south on Central Ave. to right on Wedgefield Blvd. (across from Bear Trap Golf Course) to 2nd right for Avon Park Community.

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

RAIN OR SHINE

Annual Multi Family Yard Sale South Hampton Community. 37968 Greenwich Lane Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE Household Items, Antique Furniture, Bikes, Grill Parts, and Much More!! 409 Periwinkle RD South Bethany Beach DE 19930

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE Dogwood Acres Community Multi - Family Yard Sale! 30883 East Lagoon Road Dagsboro DE 19939

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 12

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

RAIN DATE: 5/26

❏ Sat., May 25 7am WEATHER PERMITTING

3 FAMILY YARD SALE! Lots of new stuff. Christmas ornaments, Shoes, Purses, Dishes, Household items, Mens clothing, and Childrens clothes. We have some of everything, DO NOT MISS! 31316 Polly Branch Rd Selbyville DE 19975. Look for green signs!

❏ Sat., May 25 9am

RAIN OR SHINE GARAGE SALE! High End Furniture ,Lamps and Pictures, Hydrolic Massage Table, Healing and Spirtual Items, and much more! Fairfield Development 26712 Chatham Lane Long Neck DE 19966. No Early Birds Please.

❏ Sat., May 25 8 - 1

RAIN OR SHINE MODEL TRAIN YARD SALE! DE Seaside Railroad Clubhouse. Everything in Model Trains will be offered for sale. Numerous Vendors, DSRC Sales Room, 5 major operating train layouts indoors. FREE ADMISSION! 36668 Dupont Blvd, (RT113) Selbyville.

NOT THIS WEEK

❏ Fri May 31 & Sat., June 1 8-5 RAIN OR SHINE Furniture, Boating, Household, and Sports Items! 32929 Vines Creek Rd RT26 Dagsboro DE 19939.

❏ Sat., June 1 8-12

RAIN DATE: 6/8 Swan Cove/Swan Cove West Community Yard Sale! Selbyville, off RT 54 behind Food Lion. Clothing, Beachy Artwork, Household items, Camping equipment, Snowboarding items, Bicycles, Dining Set, Chairs, Love Seat, and much more!

❏ Sat., June 1 8-1

RAIN OR SHINE Seagrass Plantation Multi-Family. Look for balloons on mailboxes for the 30 + participating homes. 35120 Seagrass Plantation Dagsboro 19939. Off Irons Lane across from Cripple Creek Golf Course.

❏ Sat., June 1 8-12

RAIN DATE: 6/8 Bethany West Annual Community Yard Sale. RT. 26 across from St. Ann’s. GPS: 744 Half Moon Drive

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.)

UNDERCONTRACT

MOTIVATEDSELLERS!

333 FAIRWAY LN, DAGSBORO

Tranquil community of The Greens at Indian River w/ LOW HOA FEES ($355.00 annual) & larger lot sizes. Located on .64 Acre corner lot with views of the large canal & wildlife. 4 bdr, 2.5 ba, a dining room, gourmet kit w/ granite countertops and SS app, cozy living room w/ a replace, a sunroom and screened porch. FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE w/ an awesome walk-shower. 4th BR over the garage can also be used as an of ce, media or game room. Spacious, Stand Up Attic & two-car garage w/ entrance into laundry/mud room. Peaceful views of the canal which goes out to the bay. Nearby Bay Colony has a deep water marina, own or lease a boat slip. Nearby Cripple Creek has Clubhouse, pool & golf memberships.

$615,000 (DESU2045974) Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

33333 LONE CEDAR LNDG, MILLVILLE

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

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

Open House Sat 12:00-2:00pm

$489,900 (DESU2058928)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

121 81ST STREET, #310

OCEAN CITY

BAYFRONT, multiple balconies! RIVENDELLL 2-STORY CONDO

Furnished, 5 balconies, 3 beds/2.5 baths

Sweeping bay views from every room.

$745,000 (MDWO2013316)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

38175 KEENWIK ROAD

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

You’ll love the quick and easy access to Assawoman Bay for shing and visiting all the best waterfront spots! New price on this custom-built home in Keen-Wik on the Bay, just 2.5 miles from the beach.

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

36499 WILD ROSE CIR., SELBYVILLE

Enjoy this beautiful fully furnished home that’s ready to Enjoy! This home checks a lot of boxes: 2,843 sq.ft., 4 BD, 3 BA, a spacious common area w/ the LR open to the gourmet kitchen & dining area; 2-car garage, 2nd has a huge multi-purpose room, the 4th BD & 3rd BA. You’ll fall in love with the endless amenities, planned events plus the arts & musical performances outside under the stars in Bayside!

$750,000 (DESU2061544) Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

$789,900 (DESU2063126) Call Katelyn Townsend (c) (302) 841-0199