Coastal Point — June 14, 2024

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Bridgeproject delayedayear

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Thereconstructionofthebridge over“theditch”onRoute54westof FenwickIslandhasbeendelayedbya year,representativesofthestateDepartmentofTransportationandthe engineeringfirmAECOMannounced thisweek.

Constructiononthebridgeisnow scheduledtobegininOctober2026— ayearlaterthantheoriginalprojected startdate.Preliminaryworkatthesite issettobegininMay2025.

ProjectofficialssaidMondaythat thedelayistheresultofissueswith bothundergroundandoverheadpower lines,aswellastherecentconstruction

DNRECreplacing duneline

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSussexShoresHomeownersAssociationoperatesandmaintainsaprivatebeachinNorthBethany.Overthe pasttwoweeks,throughsomeone’sactionandinviolationofstatelaw,adune linetherewasexcavated,sandwasremoved,andthesandwaslevelledtoimprovetheviewandbeachareaaccessfor thepropertyowners,accordingtoa homeownerandDNRECofficials.

Now,SussexShoresmayface$200in finesforbreakingthroughthecoastal sanddune(perincident)uptoamaximumof$5,000forthelevelofdamage andcosttorebuildit,accordingto DNRECnaturalresourcespolice.

DNRECworkersspenttwodayslast week,includinglaborandequipment, repairingthedunesattaxpayerexpense, andtheduneshavenowbeenrestored. However,thedune-grassplantingsand rootsystemthatholdsadunelineto-

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‘It’sjustabeautifulthing’

ceivingacaroutsideofherplaceofbusiness,Carolina Street. Right,Herrtakescontrolofhernewvehicle.

Localwomanreceivescar fromemployer’sefforts

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Almost24hourslater,AudreyHerrwasstillsosurprised bythe2015BuickEncoreSUVthecommunityjointly boughtforher,afterheremployerstartedafundraiser,that shewas“stillinshock.”

“It’sjustabeautifulthing.Ihadnocluethiswashappening.ItoldeverybodywhowastheretheydeservedOscars fornotlettingon,”Herrsaid,referringtohowPauland DeeDeePhillips,ownersofCarolinaStreetGarden& HomeinFenwickIsland,carefullyplannedthemoment Herrwouldbepresentedwiththecar,evenhiding20orso guestsatahomeacrossthestreetandhurriedlygettinga tractor-trailerthathadarrivedtomakeadeliverytothe storetomoveoutoftheway.

Assoonasitwasgone,Mrs.Phillipswasoutsidebehind

thestore,whereHerr—whomshepraisedforbeingahard workeranddedicatedemployee,andwhohasbeenwithher 20years—wastakingaquicksmokingbreak.

“Isaid,‘Ihaveamessoutfronthere,andIneedyouto comerightaway.’Shesaid,‘OK.CanIfinishmycigarette first?’AndIsaid,‘No.I’msorry.Ineedyourightnow,’” PhillipstoldCoastalPointthemorningaftertheMonday, June10,bestowal.

WhenHerrsawthebrightbluefour-doorcarwithalit-

CoastalPoint•ShaunM.Lambert Above,AudreyHerristakenabackassherealizessheisre-

ofgaslinesintheareaandenvironmentalconcerns.

Themainconstructiononthe bridgewillbecompletedintwostages —onestartinginOctober2025and endinginMay2026,andthesecond onebeginninginOctober2026,with completionprojectedforMay2027.

Duringthefirstphase,thenorth sideofthebridgewillbedemolished andreconstructed.Duringthesecond phase,thesouthsidewillbedemolishedandreconstructed.Trafficwillbe maintainedononesideofthebridge throughouttheproject,thoughthere maybebrieflaneclosuresduringthe constructionperiod,fordeliveryof bridgebeams,forexample.

Atemporarypathwillallowpedestriantrafficacrossthebridgethroughouttheproject,officialssaidMonday.

Afewdozenpeopleattendedthe informationsessionattheRoxanafire hallonMonday,duringwhichproject engineerJonathanEberleofAECOM presentedthenewtimelineandansweredquestionsabouttheproject.

FenwickIslandMayorNatalie Magdeburgerattendedthemeeting,as didstateRep.RonGray(R-38th)and stateSen.GeraldHocker(R-20th). Magdeburgersaidshewaspleasedto seethatthenewestplansforthe bridgeshowthattherewillbenolarge lightsinthebridgedesign.Atpastinformationalmeetings,residentsinvolvedwithDarkSkyInitiative meetingshadexpressedconcernsover potentiallightpollutionfromthe bridgelighting.

Magdeburgersaidthat,asaboater, shehadbeenconcernedthatlightson thebridgewouldmakenavigation moredifficult,ratherthansafer.

Atthelastmeeting,plannerspresentedthreeoptionsforthebridgede-

sign—onewithoutanydecorationor embellishment,onewitha“nautical theme”featuringpossiblelighting fromwithintowersthatresemblenauticalbuoys,andonewithacentral “lighthouse”designinhonorofthe historicFenwickIslandlighthouse.

Eberlesaidrespondentstothelast callforcommentsonthebridgewere almostevenlysplitinsupportofthe nauticaldesignand“nodesign”—just aplainbridgestructure.Buthesaid thosewhofavoredthenauticaldesign overwhelminglypreferreditwithout thelighting,despiteassurancesthat thelightwouldbea“softglow”and wouldnotprojectoutovertheLittle AssawomanBay.

Alsobasedonpubliccomments,the bridgedesignwillincludeastamped patternintheconcretesidewalkthat resemblesawoodenboardwalktexture. Publiccommentswerealsoconsidered inthechoiceofa“verticalfin”pattern onaretainingwalltobeconstructed

nearPapaGrande’srestaurant,Eberle said.

Therewillbelightsalongtheinner sidesofthebridgeasasafetymeasure forpedestrians.

Thebridgeisbeingreplacedbecauseitsbeams“reachedtheendof theirusefullife”accordingtoinformationprovidedduringthemeeting Monday.Photosondisplayinthefire hallshoweddeteriorationinthesteel andconcreteofthebridge’sbeams,as wellasdeteriorationinthefoundation, crackingandbreaksinthebridge piers,andcorrosioninthecasingof bridgepilings.

Inadditiontothereplacementof thebridgeitself,Eberlesaidtherewill beseveralprojectsmeanttoassistwith trafficflowandsafetyalongRoute54 nearthebridge.Theyincludenew trafficlightsattheintersectionsof Route54withBennettAvenue/MonroeAvenue.

Acentertrafficlanewillbeadded fromthebridgeonRoute54tothe BennettAvenue/MonroeAvenueintersection.Thatwillparticularlyhelp emergencyvehiclesgetthroughheavy summertraffic,Eberlesaid.TheBennettAvenueintersectionwillalsobe reconfiguredtomakeitmoreperpendicular.

Communitymembersattendingthe meetingexpressedconcernsaboutthe impactoftheprojectonbusinesses,as wellastheneedforbettertrafficmanagementonRoute54,especiallywith developmentontheriseinthearea westofthebeaches.

SteveLehukey,managerofFenwick Hardware,locatedeastofthebridge onRoute54,saidhewasrelievedto seethattheprojectisdelayedbecause heisworriedaboutitsimpactontrafficandbusinessesalongthebusyeastwestroute.

“Theysaythere’snotgoingtobe anyclosings,thatthere’salwaysgoing tobetwolanes,”Lehukeysaid.“Idon’t knowhowyoudothatwhenyou’re whackingoutthenorthside.”

BayviewShoresresidentSuzanne Howardsaidshewasconcernedthat thenewtrafficlightswouldcreatea “bottleneck”oftrafficnearthebridge. Eberlerespondedthatthetimingof thenewlightwillbecoordinatedwith othernearbylights,withhopesof negatinganybottleneckeffects.

Graysaidofthebridgereplacement thatheis“somewhatdisappointedthat it’snotgoingtogetdoneearlier,”but hesaidthatoncetheutilityissuesare resolved,“maybethatwillmakethe processgofaster”thananticipated.

“It’sabigproject,”Graysaid, addingthathisofficehastriedtokeep hisconstituentsupdatedontheplanningprocessthroughitsweekly emails.

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getherwilltakemanymoremonthsto growandrepairtheecosystem.Itcould takeyearstoregaintheirstrengthasa defensivebarrierandnature’slaststand againstcoastalflooding.

“”TheduneiscurrentlybeingremediatedwithoversightfromtheDNREC ShorelineandWaterwayManagement Section,”saidMichaelGlobetti,a

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tlesignonitsayingitwashersandnoticedallthebeamingfriendswhohad gathered,she“collapsedonthestepand cried,”Phillipssaid.

“Nobodyleton.Theyallplayedit perfectly.Thiswasacommunityeffort. Somebodywasinneed,andthecommunity,throughmystore,cametogethertomakethishappen,”Mrs. Phillipssaid.

“Shehashadterribleluckwithcars. ShehadanoldJeepthatfinallydied, thensheboughtanoldusedcarthat wasnothingbutamoneypit.Thewhole time,thesunroofleaked,soeverytime she gotinafteritrainedtheseatwould bewet,”Mrs.Phillipssaid,crediting MariaFraser,ownerofCaféon26, whereHerralsoworks,forhelpingby lettingHerrborrowanoldfamilyFord

DNRECspokesman.“Theworkisnot completed,sinceDNRECrequiresthat thedunebeplanted,whichisscheduled thisweek.Therealsoisanongoing DNRECenforcementinvestigation into potentialviolationsthatmayhave occurred,whichprecludesfurthercommentfromtheDepartmentatthis time.”

“IamwaitingfortheHOApresident toreturnhometogiveustherecourse andthecoursecorrection,”saidJohn Neff,alongtimeSussexShoresresident

Taurusaffectionatelydubbed“The DuctTapeCar”becauseitspartswere boundtogether.

“Beforethis,Iwas,like,‘I’llkeep drivingtheTaurus.’Itoldmymom, ‘We’llfigureoutsomethingifsomethinghappenstotheTaurus,’”Herr,59, ofOceanView,said,addingthatshe didn’tcalltotellhermotheraboutthe Encorerightaway,but,instead,droveto herhousetosurpriseher.

“Isaid,‘Mom,comeoutsidefora minute.I’moutfront.’Shejustgot tearedup.Mybrothersaid,‘Thiskind ofthingneverhappenstous,’”Herrsaid abouthermother,MildredHerrofSelbyvilleandsibling.

“Audreyisareallygoodperson.She isspiritual.Sheissensitivetoanimals, butthereallycoolthingishowsheconnectstopeopleinmystore.Sheis hands-on,ahuggingkindofgirl,and sheisfriendswithlotsandlotsofmy

andpresidentofTotalMoistureControl.

Alexander“Xandy”Waescheisthe presidentoftheSussexShoresOwner’s Association.Hewastravelingandnot availableforcomment.DNRECnoted that individualsandHOAscanbeheld responsiblefordamagetocoastaldunes.

“Theydugthesand,hauleditaway privately,andourHOAdocumentssay

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customers.SoIwantedtodosomekind offundraiserforhertobuyheranew car,”Phillipssaid.

Sheaskedoneofhercustomers,who ownsGatewaySubaru,forasuggestion. HetoldherabouttheEncoreanda fundraiserbegan.E-mailstocustomers weresentandothersinformedand about$15,000raised.

“Moneyisstillcomingin.Howgenerousandhowkindthiscommunityis. Thiswasaremarkableexperienceforus. It wastheloveliestexperience.I’mstill reelingfromit.Shewasreallyoverwhelmed.Wewereallcheeringand laughing.Andthebestpartis,sheowes nothingforthiscar,”Phillipssaid.

“Everyday,Itrytodosomething niceforsomebody.Thatismywishfor theworld,”Herrsaid.

“Youdon’tneedtohavealottohelp peopleout.Anditcomesbacktoyou tenfold.”

dune linestobedisturbed.”

youcannotevendigaholehereinSussex Shores,”Neffsaid.“It’saheavyfinefor somebody.ThequestionIhaveforthe Stateisthatthese‘fly-by-nightcontractors’comeinandtakeawaythesand,” saidNeff.“TheStateneedstoenforce lossofourdunesbyprivatecrews.”

“Thebeachhereisprivate,anditwas onceownedbyasinglefamily,”noted Neff.“Butwestillneedtofollowthe rulesanddunesissueswithDNREC. It’shardtogetabenchorhandicap rampinstalled,butthenweallowthe

“Iamnotsurewhatthe[perpetrator] wasthinkinghere,”hesaid.“Thesamesituationhappenedablockaway,wherethey wererippingupthedune.So,it’sbecomingahabit,andweareseeingthismess, whichDNRECthenmustcomeandrepair.”

“Thestateenvironmentalperson overseeingtheissue,whoisthe DNCREsupervisor,askedtheownersif theyarestayingwithintheirproperty line,”accordingtoNeff.DNRECofficialsconfirmeditdidnotprovidepermission.“Theownerswereinterestedin landscapingthedune,andtheyhadthe

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wronggrasses—notthekindthathold thedunetogether.Onceyoudestroythe rootsystem,youneedtore-plantthe dunegrass.Thereshouldbesomedune fencetocontrolthisdune.”

“IliveinSussexShores.Myfamily hasbeenheresincethe1950s.Icame hereinthe1960sandallthroughthe summerseveryyear.Imovedherefull timein1975,”saidNeff.“Icamebackto SussexShoresinthe1990s.Thishouse has beeninourfamilyfor75years.”

SussexShoresrecentlycompleted buildinganewguardhouse,orlifeguard shack,withOwenSmithhelpingto buildandsupervisetheconstruction work.Hestartedasalifeguardin BethanyBeachbackin1977andprovidedguarddutyfornearly40years. Thereare15peopleservingontheSussexShoresbeachpatrol,hesaid.

“DNRECwashererepairingthat dunefortwodays,andtheybroughtin acoupleofbulldozerstosmooththe sand andabobcattobringthesand backtolevel,”saidSmith.“Theytapered itbacktothenaturalflow,backtoits originalelevationpoint.”

NaturalResourcesPolicereferred CoastalPointtostatestatutes:

•DelawareLandProtectionAct Title7Section9—protectsandconservesnaturalandculturalresources,includingplantandanimalhabitats,and parks,forestsandwildlifeareas;

•DelawareCode23—Delaware lawprohibitsremovingsandfrompub-

licorprivatebeachesbetweenRehoboth andtheMarylandstateline,includingbeachesthatextendfromthe meanhighwatermarktotheOcean Highway.Thisincludesdigging,mining,removing,orcarryingawaysand;

“TheauthorityoftheDepartmentto preventandrepairdamagesfromerosionshallextendtoprivatelyowned beacheswhenever,inthejudgmentof theGovernor,adangerouscondition constitutinganemergencyexistsinalocationspecifiedbytheGovernor.”

“Beforetakinganyactionwithrespecttoaprivatelyownedbeach,the Departmentshall,wheneverpracticable, givereasonablenoticetotheowner thereofthataconditionofpotential emergencymustbecorrected,andwait areasonableperiodoftimeforthe ownertocorrectthematter.Ifthe ownerdoesnotcorrectthematter,the Departmentshalldoso.Theowner shallbeliableforallexpensesincurred bytheDepartmentincorrectingaconditionofpotentialemergency.”

•Title 7Section6807onpenalties —“Whoever,withoutauthorityfrom theDepartment,alters,movesorcarries awayanysubstantialamountofbeach material(including,butnotlimitedto, sandorpebbles),oralters,damagesor destroysanygroin,jetty,bank,dike, dune,bulkhead,seawall,breakwateror anyotherfacility,improvementorstruc-

OceanViewhonors135th,nowwillcelebrate

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewMayorJohnReddington,duringtheTuesday,June11,town councilmeeting,readaproclamationin observanceoftheTown’s135thanniversary,andsaidheislookingforwardto thecelebrationatJohnWestParkon Saturday,June15.

AparadewillstartatOceanView ChurchofChristat12:30p.m.,andthe eventwillcontinueatthepark.

Flagswillbegiventothefirst100 peopleinlinefortheparade,andfree cupcakes—shapedlikethenumber 135andcreatedbyThreeBlondBakers inBethanyBeach—willbedistributed, freeofcharge,alongwithfreecotton candy.

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tureinstalledormaintainedbytheDepartmentfortheenhancement,preservationorprotectionofthebeach,shall beliableforacivilpenaltyimposedby theCourtofCommonPleasofnotless than$200normorethan$5,000for eachcompletedviolation.Iftheviolationhasbeencompletedandthereisa substantiallikelihoodthatitwillrecur orifitisacontinuingviolation,theDepartmentmayalsoseekapermanentor preliminaryinjunction.”

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary Hardimanemphasizedthisweekthatthe infractionanddunedestructionoccurred inNorthBethany,inanunincorporated community,andnotinBethanyBeach.

“This duneviolationdidnotoccurin theTownofBethanyBeachbutwasin NorthBethany,andisgovernedbySussexCountyrulesandbyDNREC.It’s

Bonkey’sIceCream,hotdogsand hamburgerscookedbyBoyScoutTroop 281,aswellasitemsfromOceanView FamilyRestaurant,willalsobeforsale.

SaltAirGardenerswillhaveabooth, andtherewillberafflesforbasketsand prizes.

Otherbusinessesbeingrepresented includeFultonBank,WSFSBank, LordBaltimoreElementarySchooland the LordBaltimoreLionsClub.

Abeergardenisplanned,plusfree facepainting,anobstaclecourseand rockwall,andperformancesbythe bandsTheFunstersandOverTime.

“Wearetryingtomakeitspecial, andwearehopingforverygood turnout.TheVFWwillbeintheparade andtheMillvillefiredepartment,Boy Scouts,theHistoricalSociety,andwe

notinthetown—it’sinthecounty.”

“ThecoastalfloodinginBethanyis partlybecauseyouarebuildingthese homesoneverysquareinchofland,” Neffadded.“Ifyouwatchtheocean flow,it’samazinghowtheduneholds backtheflooding.Thedunegrassholds verywellandstopstheoceanfrom goingintothestreets.Thegrassesneed tobetheretostabilizethosedunes.”

Duringnor’eastersandtheremnants ofhurricanespassingthroughthearea, waterwaslappingintothehousesin SussexShores,saidthehomeowner.

“Buttheduneshaveheld,andthe bushesandplantshavebeenpartofthe protection.Thedunesarethereforour neighborhoodbutalsoforRoute1 safetyandprotection.”

“Weneedthesedunestoberestored. Iknowyouwantaniceview,butyou cannotjusttakethemaway.Thedune structureisparamounttoprovidinga safeenvironment,andwewanttostabilizethearea.”

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willhaveclassiccars,”TownManager CarolHoucksaid.

“Everythingiscomingtogetherreallywell,andweareallreallyexcited aboutit.Wearegoingtohaveaproclamationread.Wecan’twaittosharea wonderfulanniversary,”shesaid.“We havedifferentlocalbusinessesthatare goingtoparticipate.GalleryOnewill bethere,FloorCoveringsInternational, CustomFit360willbethere.We’re goingtohaveajiujitsudemonstration bychildreninthePadawanJiuJitsu programintown,justalotoffun things.”

“Everythingisgoingwell.Thepark islookinggreat.Thankyou,Public Works.We’relookingforwardtovery nicecelebrationfortheTown,”shetold thecouncil.

Incaseofrain,the135thanniversary eventswillbeonSunday,June16.

Policereport

PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin, whilepresentinghismonthlyreport, toldthecouncilvolunteersatthepolice stationlogged107hoursinMay. OfficersparticipatedinCoffeewith aCopinMay,andSgt.RussellCarter gavepresentationsaboutscams. Policehelpedcontroltrafficatthe Artisan’sFair.

McLaughlinsaidOfficerTara Mazzahassuccessfullycompletedfield trainingand“hasbeenbighelptous.” ReddingtonaskedifMazzahaswrit-

J1 Students

• Mariners Bethel Bike Loan Program (ABC)

• PNC Bank

• Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Awareness & Education

• Beach Safety with Lifeguards

• Meet & Greet with First Responders (Police, Fire, and EMS)

• DART Bus Passes

• FREE Giveaways

• Lunch Provided!

Questions?

Chief Patrick Foley 302-539-1000 patrick.foley@cj.state.de.us

MillsboroapprovesearlysiteplanforWeis

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncil,atits Monday,June3,meeting,approvedpreliminarysiteapprovalfornew65,250square-footWeisMarketatPeninsula CrossingShoppingCenteronRoute 113.

Theplanisforittobenextto Lowe’s,inaparcelzonedHighway Commercial,orHC.

Duringthemeeting,anengineer representingWeistoldthecouncilthat iffinalapprovalisgrantedinthefall, constructionwillbeginassoonaspossible.Hesaidtherewillbemorethan360 parkingspacesatthestore.

BasedinSunbury,Pa.,Weishas storesinLongNeck,Millville,Lewes andRehobothBeachandelsewhere

throughoutDelaware,aswellasMaryland,Pennsylvania,Virginia,NewJersey, NewYorkandWestVirginia.

Chamberupdate

TheGreaterMillsboroChamberof Commerce’sannualStars&Stripes FourthofJulycelebrationisplannedfor Saturday,June29,attheLittleLeague field.

ChamberExecutiveDirectorAnne Angeltoldthecouncilthatfireworks willbelaunchedfrombehindtheMillsboroPublicLibrarythisyear,insteadof fromabarge.

Shesaidtherecentmeet-the-candidatesforumforMillsborocouncilcandidateswassuccessful,andthatsheis talkingtotheLennardevelopment companyaboutcollaboratingonarun

andwalkinthespringnextyear. Atotalof30newmembershave joinedtheChamberthisyear,shesaid.

Policereport

MillsboroPoliceChiefBrianCalloway,whilepresentingtheMayreport, told thecouncilthatthemeetingroom inthenewpolicedepartmentmaybe usedforpublicmeetings,forarefundabledepositof$100.

“Ihavealotofpeoplewhoareinterestedinusingthatroom,”hesaid.

Callowayalsosaidpolicerecruitsare doingwellattheacademyandgraduationisscheduledforAug.29atthe DoverPoliceDepartment.Heinvited councilmemberstoattend.

The2024BikeRodeoonMay11,in theLowe’sparkinglot,attractedabout

75childrenwholearnedaboutsafety and receivedfreehelmetsandotherbicyclesafetygear.

“Wecertainlyhadagoodtime,and wesawseveralcouncilmembersthat werethere.Weappreciateyoursupport. Thankyou,”hesaid.

AtCalloway’srequest,thecouncil approvedabout$10,000forchangeordersforseveralitemsatthenewpolice department,includingmakingachange sothefrontdoorcanbelockedusinga toggleswitch,insteadofhavingtogo intothecomputersystemandchange the program,andaddinganadditional cardreadersoofficersonbikepatrolcan taketheirbicyclesoutthereargateinsteadofoutthefrontdoor.

Requestfornewbusinessdenied

Thecouncildeniedaconditional-use requestforanewautomotiverepair businesstheapplicantwantedtoopen at328OldLandingRoad.

Hesaidhewouldbeworkingoncars inhisyardtohelpsupporthisfamily, andthatallliquidswouldbeincontainersandnotoolsorchemicalswouldbe lyingontheground.Hehasatemporarycarportonthepropertybutintime wouldliketoerectasmallshop,hesaid.

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Thecouncildeniedtherequestbecausethetypeofconditionaluserequesteddidn’tmeettheTown’szoning code.

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tentickets.

“Oh,yes.Sheisoutthere,veryaggressive,withherenforcement,” McLaughlinsaid.

FundraisersetforJuly26

Houckannouncedthatafundraiser forthepolicedepartment’sK9unitis beingplannedforFriday,July26.The film“FieldofDreams”willbeshown, andtherewillbeabaseballthemetothe event,shesaid.

MillvilleVolunteerFire Companyreport

ReddingtonsaidduringMay,the MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyrespondedto252calls,including209 EMS calls.Ofthem,32wereinside OceanViewtownlimits,thesameas thepreviousyear.

HousingneededforWarriorveterans

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Preparationsareunderwayforthe 11thannualWarriorBeachWeekin BethanyBeach,andthesurrounding communityandorganizersareputting outthecallforhousingfortheveterans andtheirfamilies,whowillvisitthearea duringthefirstweekofSeptember.

Theweeklongevent,organizedby thenon-profitgroupOperationSEAs theDay,offerspost-9/11woundedorill veterans,alongwiththeirfamilies,a time torestandrelaxawayfromthe stressesoftheirlives,whichoftenincludealotoftimespentatmedicalappointments.

“Theseveteranshavegonefroma battlefieldtoahospital,thenhome,” saidOSTDspokespersonJenFitzsim-

mons.“BethanyBeach’sWarriorBeach Weekisawayourextendedcommunity givesbacktotheseheroeswhoarerecoveringfrominjuriessustainedwhile servingourcountry.”

Duringtheweek,theVeryImportantFamilies(VIFs)cantakepartina number ofscheduledactivities,which includeboattrips,spadaysandgolf outings,orjustrelaxonthebeach.Past participantshavesaidanimportantpart oftheweekforthemisthebondsthey formwithotherfamilieswhohavebeen throughwhatthey’vebeenthroughand canrelatetotheirstruggles.

Eachyear,thecommunitywelcomesthefamilieswithaparadethat goesfromBethanyBeachtotheFreemanArtsPavilion.Communitymemberslinetheroute,wavingflagsin honoroftheveterans.Thefamiliesare

thentreatedtodinnerandshowatthe FreemanfacilitywestofFenwickIsland.

This yearasalways,OperationSEAs theDayisseekinghomeownerstodonatetheuseoftheirbeachhomestothe VIFsfortheweekofSept.3toSept.8, Fitzsimmonssaid.

“Thehomewillbewell-maintained andprofessionallycleaned,”shesaid. Anyonewhowouldliketoofferthe useoftheirhomeorcondominiumcan calloremailDebbieCobb atdcfrde@gmail.comor(302)2497301.

Sinceitsbeginnings,morethan 2,000veteransandtheirfamilieshave benefitedfromOperation’sSEAsthe Day’sprograms.Formoreinformation onOperationSEAstheDay,Go towww.operationseastheday.org.

DelawareEARNSprogramtostartsoon

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThenewDelawareEARNSprogram —aretirementsavingsplanrunbythe DelawareStateTreasurers’Office,and designedtohelpemployeesofsmall businesseswithfiveormoreemployees saveforretirement—willofficially

begininAugustorSeptember.Atthat time,adefaultamountof5percentwill befundedfromeachemployee’spaycheckineachpayperiod,intotheir EARNSIRA,unlesstheemployeeopts out.

Employeesarealsonotrequiredto participateifthecompaniestheywork foralreadyhaveretirementsavingspro-

grams,butiftheyparticipate,theycan saveupthousandsofdollarseveryyear, TedGriffith,EARNSprogramdirector, toldtheCoastalPointthisweek.

Employerswillreceivereminders abouttheprograminJulyandhave untilOct.5toregister.

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BethanyCrestfireclaimsman,twopets

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Justdaysafterthefirethattookthe lifeofherhusbandandhertwopets,

ValerieMaranovichsaid,“Igomoment bymoment,”tryingtocometogrips withherlossesandmoveforwardwith herownlife.

Shesaidshewastoldthisweek,“bya guywhowasintheMarines—hesaid he’snotasstrongaswhatIwas.”

Ataround12:30p.m.onSaturday, June8,Maranovichsaid,shereturnedto herhomeintheBethanyCrestcommunityinClarksville,fromherjobinthe deliatHocker’sSupercenterjustupthe road.Shewasgoingtocheckonher husband,Don,whowasrecoveringfrom hipreplacementsurgery.

ShesaidsheandDonhadbeenmarriedalmost41years.

“Hewasagoodman,”shesaidofher

husband,whohadbeenondisability sinceinjuringhisbackatwork.Hehad beenabusdriverforblindstudentsin BaltimoreCounty,Md.,andbeforethat wasaschooljanitor.“Helovedthemto death,”shesaidofthechildrenonher husband’sschoolbus.

“Hecouldfindsomethingnicein everybody,”Maranovichsaid.“Hewas alwaysjoyful.Morethanme,”shesaid.

Thetwometyearsagowhen“he wentoutwithmyfriend,anditdidn’t workout.”ButMaranovichsaidshehad hereyeonhimfromthestartandsaid toherfriend,“‘Youknowwhat?I’m gonnamarrythatguy,’andIsure enoughdid.”

Shesaidsheandherhusbandhad

movedtoDelawarefromEdgewood, Md.,totakecareofherfatherafterhe hadastroke.

WhenshereturnedhomeSaturday onherlunchbreak,planningtogiveher husband hislunchandtakeherdog, Chase,forawalk,“Igottothedoor,and ithadblackonit.Iopenedthedoor, andthesmokecamebillowingout,” Maranovichsaid.

“I’mscreaminghisnameand screaminghisname,”sherecalled.“After Isawhim,Iknewhewasn’talive.I grabbedahose,becausetherewasstill fire,andtriedtoputthatout,andthen thefiretruckscame,”shesaid.

Maranovichsaidshewasthankful forthe“goodsupportsystemwhereI live.”Whenherphonewouldn’tworkso shecouldcall911,herneighborcalled forher.

Thisweek,shesaid,shewouldbe stayingattheHotelBethanyBeachbut thenwillhavetofindsomewhereelseto stay.TheRedCrosshasassistedher withtemporarylivingarrangementsso far,shesaid.

Shesaidshewasabletogobackin herhomeonMondayandwasableto get“mylittlesafe,andmyjewelryboxes, thingslikethat.Therewasn’tawholelot leftinthelivingroom.”

Ofherpets—adogandacat— Maranovichsaid,“Theywerewonderful.Chasewasarescue.Wegothimup inHarfordCounty,atplacecalledThe Farm,”shesaidoftheMarylandfacility. “Hewasjustalovebug.Hejustwas… It’sgonnabehardformerightnow,” shesaid.

Hercat,GirlyGirl,“wouldsitnext toyouandhityourarmwithherpaw, like‘I’mhere,petme,’”Maranovich said.

BethanypoliceholdingsafetyseminarforJ-1students

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Foreignstudentscomingtoworkin theBethanyBeachareathissummer willbeintroducedto,andreceive trainingfrom,BethanyBeachpolice, lifeguards,firefighters,paramedicsand thosewhorunaprogramtoloanthem bicycles.

J-1studentshavebeeninvitedtoa safetyseminarandorientationfrom 11a.m.to3p.m.onThursday,June 20,atthefirehallonHollywood StreetinBethanyBeach.

“TheTownofBethanyBeachwill educatestudentsandpromoteawarenessofpedestrianandbicyclesafety issues.MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchinOceanView

willbeonsitewiththeirbicycleloan programandbicyclesafetyclass, calledAssistingBicycleCommuters. PNCBankwillbeonhandtoassist thestudentswithaccountsetupand bankingneeds,”PoliceChiefPatrick Foleysaid,explainingthattheTown ofBethanyBeachishostingtheevent forthefirsttime,beforethepopular annualpicnicforthestudents.This year,thepicnicwillbeonJune25, onceagainatSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Church.

“Wewantedtobuildtrustwith students.Mostofthetimewhengovernmentofficialshaveinteraction withJ-1students,itiswiththepolice department—whentheyarevictims, whentheyareincrisis,inneed—so wewanttomeetthem.Wewantthem

Don’tgetaguilttrip.’”

“Igottakeepgoing,”Maranovich said.

toknowwearehuman,werelateto them,wevacationhereaswell.We wanttofamiliarizethemwithus.So wewillbehangingoutwiththem, playingcornholewiththem.Wewill haveapicnic.It’sanorientationsowe canworkwiththemandprovidethem withvaluableinformation,”Foleysaid.

DelawareAuthorityforRegional Transit(DART)donateddailybus passesthatFoleysaidareneededfor studentstogettoandfromthe DelawareSocialSecurityAdministrationofficeinLewes.

DelawareCommuteSolutionsrepresentativeswillbeavailabletoassist studentsandtheiremployerswiththe GetaJob—GetaRideprogram.

“TheTownofBethanyBeachunderstandslocalJ-1studentscanexpe-

rienceastressfulculturechange,inan unfamiliarlocation,duringtheir Americaneducationalexchangeprogram.Studentscanexpectaveryfun, casualandlaid-backatmosphere.OffdutymembersoftheBethanyBeach PoliceDepartmentandcommittee membersfromtheTownofBethany BeachPedestrian&BicycleSafety Committeewillbegrillinglunchfor thosewhoattend,”Foleystated.

TheJ-1exchangevisitorprogram “providesopportunitiesforaround 300,000foreignvisitorsfrom200 countriesandterritoriesperyearto experienceU.S.societyandculture andengagewithAmericans,”accordingtothewebsiteat www.visa.state.gov.

Chasewas9yearsold,andGirly Girl’sagewasunknown,shesaid,“becausewefoundheroutfrontofour house.Shehadabrokenleg.”Sheappearedtobeakittenthen,in2013,so shewasprobablyatleast10yearsold. Shesaidshehashadthoughtsof“if I’dcomehomeearlier,Iwouldhave beenabletosavethem,”butthatothers havetoldher,“Don’tplaythatgame.

ChiefDeputyFireMarshalforSussexCountyJohnGalaskasaidthedepartmentisstill investigatingthefire, andacausehadnotyetbeendetermined asofCoastalPointpresstimeon Wednesday,June12.Firefighterswere abletoremoveDonMaranovich,66, fromthehome,butattemptstoresuscitatehimwereunsuccessful,Galaskasaid.

andFirePolicememberGregTietmeyerenteredthehomeinthe35000 blockofBethanyCrestLanewithout breathingapparatus,hesaid,andhad thevictimoutofthehomebeforeany firetrucksarrived.SussexCountyparamedicswerealsoonscene,Millville VolunteerFireCompanyspokesman AnthonyPetraliasaid.

Maranovich’sneighbor,LisaWoertz, has setupaGoFundMeaccounttohelp herfriendwithexpenses.AsofCoastal Pointpresstimethisweek,morethan $8,000hadbeendonatedtotheaccount.TodonatetotheGoFundMeaccountforValerieMaranovich,go towww.https://gofund.me/1c4985f2. Fire Continuedfrompage8

MVFCFireChiefWalterJohnson

FirefightersfromMillvillewereassistedbymembersoftheBethany Beach,RoxanaandDagsborofirecompanies.

Saturday’swarmweathertookatoll onallofthoserespondingtothefire, andfirepolicehandledextremelyheavy volumeonRoute26attheheightof beachtraffic,Petraliasaid.

CIBlaunching$2.5MupgradetoJamesFarm

tion(afterCoastalPointpresstime).

TheCIBrecentlyprovidedanadvanceplanandcoststructureaheadof thegroundbreakingevent.

AccordingtoCIBDeputyDirector AnnaFagan,theJamesFarmEcological Preservehashostedmorethan20,000 schoolchildrenonfieldtripsoverthe past23years.Thepreservehas30,000 uniquevisitsperyear,shesaid,aslocal residentsandtouristsenjoyitsnatural settings.

Thetotalprojectinvestmentwillbe morethan$2.5millionandincludes addinga70-seatamphitheaterfornaturalistpresentationsinanoutdoorclassroom.

ChristopheTulou,executivedirector, andSussexCountydevelopmentofficialswereexpectedtoofferpresentationsontheimportanceoftheJames Farmpreservetocommunityengagement.TheCIBcallsJamesFarm“a communityhubforenvironmentaleducationandhabitatrestoration.”Thepreserveisalsoknownasarefugeand matinggroundsforhorseshoecrabs.

Thepreserveiscurrentlyanactive constructionsite,andsomeareasare closedastheupdatesareunderway.

•Ecotourconcessionairestoragefacility.

•Improvedtrailsystem.

• RealignmentoftheRedTrailto addressstressorsonecosystemsandcreateamoreimmersivenaturalexperience forvisitorsbydivertingthemawayfrom neighboringresidentialandcommercial properties.

•Boardwalksystemextensionand replacement.

•Aestheticallyandstructurallyintegratedsignageandwayfindingsystem.

•Newgatewaysignage.

•Updatedandexpandedinterpretive signageplacedin18locationsaround thePreservetoeducateusersaboutits ecosystemsandenvironmental processes.

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysisanonprofitorganizationestablishedin1994andisoneof28National EstuaryPrograms.Withitspartners, theCIBworkstopreserve,protectand restoreDelaware’sInlandBaysandtheir watershed.

TheJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveMasterPlanincludesanamphitheaterfornaturalistpresentations.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysisexpectedtoannounceamajor

upgradetotheJamesFarmEcological PreserveinOceanView.Amasterplan andgroundbreakingceremonywas scheduledthisweek,onWednesday, June12,attheCedarNeckRoadloca-

Thetotalcostoftheprojectisestimatedat$2,544,210,includingPhase2 campusimprovementsat$2,144,500, and SussexShoreswaterextensioncost, estimatedat$399,710.Thecontractoris BancroftConstruction.

Phase2enhancements/improvementsinclude:

•ADA-accessiblerestroomfacility.

•Amphitheaterseatingfor70individualstoserveasanoutdoorclassroom.

•Newmaintenancebuildingwith largeequipmentstorageandafullyequippedworkshop.

•Habitatrestorationstagingarea.

TheSussexCountyCouncilonTuesday,June4,approved$1.6millionin grantsfromtheCounty’sHousingTrust Fundforprojectstobuildorpreserve morethan100affordablehousingunits. Threerecipientseachwillreceive $500,000ingrants,withanotherreceiving a$100,000grant,forprojectsplannedin andaroundBridgeville,Laurel,Georgetown,Greenwood,MilfordandMilton.

RecipientsincludeCheerInc.,Homes forAmericaandSussexCountyHabitat forHumanity,eachearning$500,000,and theLaurelRedevelopmentCorp.,receiving$100,000.

Establishedin2022toboostthe county’saffordablehousingstock,the HousingTrustFundwasseededwith morethan$6millioninfunding—much ofthatbywayofAmericanRescuePlan Act(ARPA)fundsfromthefederalgovernment—toaidindividualhomebuyers, aswellasassistdevelopersandgroups

TheJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve isanoasisofwildlandnearOcean View,locatedalongthesouthernshore ofIndianRiverBay—ashortdrive fromBethanyBeach.Atthe150-acre retreat,familiescanrelaxonacalmbayside beach,observenativeplantsand animals,andhikethreemilesoftrails throughsevendistincthabitats.

In1992,thePreservepropertywas giventoSussexCountybythelate MaryLighthipe,adescendantofthe Jamesfamily,whofarmedthelandfor generations.Thedonationwasmadein memoryofherson,Harold,ontheconditionthatthepropertybeusedforeducationalandrecreationalpurposes.The Preservehasbeenmanagedbythe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBayson behalfofSussexCountysince1998.

workingtocreatemoreaffordablehousing options.Thisistheprogram’sthirdround —$2millioningrantswereawardedin 2023,ontopoftheinitial$2.5millionin 2022.

“Affordablehousingistopofmindfor everyone,frombuyersandbuilderstoemployersandelectedleaders,”saidBrandy Nauman,directoroftheCounty’sCommunityDevelopment&Housingdepartment.“TheCounty’scontinued investmentaimstosatisfysomeofthat need.”

Underthedeveloperportionofthe trustfund,groupsapplyingforgrants mustbuildorrehabilitatehousingunits, eitherrentalsorowner-occupied,and marketthemasaffordabletowardindividualsandhouseholdsmeetingincomeeligibilityrequirements.

Formoreinformationontheprogram, visitwww.sussexcountyde.gov/housingtrust-fund.

CommunityLutheranhostsMartinforPrideMonth

By SusanCanfora StaffReporter

InthewelcomingatmosphereCommunityLutheranChurchisknownfor, theRev.KarisGrahamintroducedher guest,fellowpastortheRev.Colby Martin,whosharedthestoryofhis transitionfrombeinganevangelical pastorwhobelievedhomosexualityisa sin, tomoredeeplystudyingtheBible andconcludingthatitisnot.

Beforewriting“UnClobber:RethinkingOurMisuseoftheBibleon Homosexuality,”Martindidn’thavegay friendsandwaspartofafamilythat alsostaunchlyopposedtohomosexuality.

“IadoptedwhattheBaptistevangelicalchurchIwasraisedintaught,”he said.“Thatwastheteaching.Thatwas thetraditionalChristianposition.My firstgayfriendwasafterIhadstudied the‘clobbered’passagesanddetermined wewerewrongabouttheBible,thenI gotfiredforthosebeliefs.

“Ihadjustgottenmydegreeinpas-

toralministry.…Iwasintheprocessof gettinglicensedsoIcouldofficially marrypeople,andIwasstudyingthe handbook…andIgettothispartin thepolicymanualthatsayspracticing homosexualscannotbemembersofthe church.Inoticedinmyheartsomething feltoff.Myheadwasfirmlyrootedin thetraditionIwasraisedin,somyhead hadtheanswer.…Thetheologywas onething,butmyheartwaslike,‘Waita minute.Isthishowwetreatpeople, though?’”hesaid.

Thatwasin2007.Hehadjustgraduatedcollegewithadegreeintheministry,hetoldtheCoastalPointafterthe serviceattheFrankford-areachurchthe morningofSunday,June9.

Thatconvictionstayedwithhimthe nextfouryearsashemovedtoachurch inArizonaandcontinuedquestioning whathewastaughtincludingthestrict evangelicalbeliefofbeingsenttoHell and constantlytormented.

HedelvedintotheBibleanddiscoveredcertainpassagesthatconvinced himitisnotasintobeahomosexual

andthat,forexample,thesinofSodom andGomorrah,inGenesis19inthe Bible,wasn’tbeinginloving,same-sex relationships,butbeinginhospitable.

InRomans1:26-27,Martinhassaid duringappearances,theBiblicalauthor Paulwasnotmakingastatement againsthomosexualitybutwasarguing againstcastingjudgment.

“Nowhereisthereanyattempttoaddresstheissueofpeoplebeingborn withsame-sexattraction,”hesaid.

Atthetime,hewasworkingatlarge churchoutsideofPhoenixanddidn’t feelsafetellinghisco-workersatchurch orhisfamilyabouthisnewfoundbelief. Then,in2011,PresidentBarack ObamarepealedtheU.S.military’s “Don’task,don’ttell”policy,andMartin postedalinktoanarticleaboutiton Facebookwiththewords,“I’mgladthis dayfinallycame.”

Hiscommentcausedquiteastir.An emergencymeetingofchurchofficials wascalled,andMartinwasaskedtoexplainhisphilosophy.Whenhesaidhe wasinfavorofsame-sexmarriage,he

wastoldnottogotothechurchthat Sundaywhilechurchleadersthought abouthisremarks.Afewdayslaterhe wasfired.

Today,hetravelsaroundthecountry, talkingaboutthebook,andheisworkingonasecond,“TheShift:Surviving andThrivingAfterMovingfromConservativetoProgressiveChristianity.”

Both areavailableonAmazon.

“IknowImadetherightchoice,”he said,andGrahamagreed.

“Forsolong,somanypeoplehave beentoldthattheydon’tbelong,and thescripturehasbeenusedtojustify bigotryandbiasandblatantexclusion ofGod’speople,”Grahamsaid.“At Community,theexperiencewewantis tointentionallyhelpothersknowthey arelovedandthattheytotallybelong.I wanttotellpeople—andIhopethey listentothis—you’reenough,andit’s ridiculoushowenoughyouare,’”she said.

ShesaidthechurchhostedMartin tokickoffPrideMonth,whichisin June.

The38thDistrictRepublican Clubheldtheirmostrecentmeeting attheFenwickCrabHouseinFen-

wickIsland,forachangeofpaceand tokickoffsummeratthebeach.Club memberswereabletoenjoydinner

whilelisteningtoDelawareGOP ChairJulianneMurraygivethegroup updatesandupcomingplansforgettingoutthevoteinthestate. StateRep.RonGray,whoisseekingreelectionasthe38thDistrict representative,wasalsoinattendance andwillbeagainatfuturemeetings. Republicansinthe38thDistrict —whichincludesOceanView,Millville,Bethany,Frankford,Selbyville, RoxanaandFenwickIsland—are welcometocometothenextmeeting, Monday,June24,at6p.m.,atMillvilleTownHall,36404ClubHouse

Road,Millville.AllRepublicansare welcometoattend.

The38thDistrictRepublican ClubmeetsonthefourthMondayof everymonthandisopentonew memberstojoinandattendmonthly meetings.

ThemeetingsareregularlyattendedbystateSen.GeraldHocker, GrayandCountyCouncilmanDoug Hudson.Foradditionalinformation onthiseventandonthe38thDistrict RepublicanClub,goto www.38thdrcp.comoremail info@38thdrcp.com.

“Thisistheperfectplanforsmall businesses,”Griffithsaid.“Thereisan easypath.Automatically,5percentof thegrosspaycheckgoesintoanIRA andgetsinvestedinatargetdatefund thatautomaticallyadjustsinvestments,” Giffithsaid,althoughtheexactamount isuptotheemployee.Contributions canbewithdrawnwithnotaxesor penalties,buttherearerulesforhowinvestmentearningsfromthoseemployee contributionsarewithdrawn.(Formore information,email earns@delaware.gov.)

Theprogramismandatoryforthe smallbusinessesthatqualify,soemployerscouldbepenalizediftheydon’tparticipate—althoughGriffithsaiditisn’t beingapproachedinapunitivemanner because,“Wethinkthisisagreatstory totell.”

DelawareEARNSisbeingoverseen bytheTreasurer’sOfficeatnocostto employers.Theywillnotberequiredto matchemployeecontributionsoreducateemployeesabouttheprogram.A callcenterwillbeopentoanswerquestionsandprovideinformation.

StateTreasurerColleenDavissaid thatwhenshefirsttookoffice,she beganadvocatingforretireesbecause shewasconcernedaboutthosewho haven’tsavedandbecause150,000 Delawareresidentsdon’thavearetirementplan.

“Weareinaretirementcrisisin Delawareandnationally,sothisis needed,”shesaid,addingthat70percentofAmericansarenotreadyforretirementand50percenthavenosavings atall.

“Ifwecanallworktowardaplanlike this, workersare15timesmorelikelyto save.DelawareEARNSwillprovidefinancialempowerment,”Davissaid.

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Duneremovalshouldbemetwithconsequences

Fortwodayslastweek,DNRECworkersspenttheirtimerepairing thedunesatSussexShoresinNorthBethany.

Itwasn’tduetoastorm,andarisingseadidn’twashthemaway. Thosethingsarejustpartoflifewhenyoulivenearanocean.Theyhappen.

No,inthisinstanceitappearsthatsomeonehiredacontractorto comein,excavatetheduneline,removesandandlevelthecontoursof thebeachtoprovideabetterviewandeasierbeachaccess.

“Theydugthesand,hauleditawayprivately,andourHOAdocumentssayyoucannotevendigaholehereinSussexShores,”saidJohn Neff,alongtimeSussexShoresresident.“It’saheavyfineforsomebody. ThequestionIhavefortheStateisthatthese‘fly-by-nightcontractors’ comeinandtakeawaythesand.TheStateneedstoenforcelossofour

dunesbyprivatecrews.

“Thebeachhereisprivate,anditwasonceownedbyasinglefamily,” Neffcontinued.“Butwestillneedtofollowtherulesandduneissues withDNREC.It’shardtogetabenchorhandicaprampinstalled,but thenweallowthedunelinestobedisturbed.”

It’sridiculous,selfishanddangerous.Thedunesprovideadefensive barrieragainstthestrengthoftheocean,andthepotentialcoastalfloodingthatcouldariseatanytime.AsSussexShoresisnotpartofincorporatedBethanyBeach,theTownhasnoauthoritytocomeinandtake action,obviously.ButtheStatedoes.AsdoestheCounty.Andtheyboth should.

Thisshouldresultinheftyfinesandareimbursementforthetaxdollarsthatwentintofixingthisaction.Itcannothappenagain.

Beautycanbefoundinmanydifferentplaces

Whileit’scertainlyfairtosaythatbeautyliesintheeyes ofthebeholder,it’shardtoarguethatthenaturalwonders wehaveallaroundusdonotstrikeanaesthetichomerun.

Fromavastoceanwithwide,mostly-cleanbeachestoinlandbaysandwaterwaysthatcanmakeyoufeellikeyou transportedsomewhereelsetotheadmittedly-shrinkingrurallandscape thatharkensbacktoasimplertime,we aresurroundedbybeautyinitsmost naturalform.Sure,that’sasubjective statement.

ButI’mguessingmore ofyoufind beautyinoursurroundingsthando not.Plus,I’mwritingthisparticular column,soIgettosaywhatIwant.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Mydaughter,whooftenlivesinherownlittleworldand hasnothadthepleasureofmeetingMorgan,desperately wantedashirt.Allshereallyknewwasakidwassick,peopleweretryingtohelp,andshewantedtohelp,too.

So,intheimmortalwordsofSocrates:Nananana,boo boo.

AndwhileItrulyfindmyheartskippingabeateveryso oftenwhenIremindmyselftoabsorbalittlebitofallthatis aroundus,there’sanotherelementtothiscommunitythatI findjustasbeautiful,andmaybejustasuniquetoourarea,if notmore—thewillingnesstojumpinandlendahand wheneverthathandmightbewhatisneeded.

Letmegiveyoujustafewrecentexamplesthattook placeinthelastweekalone.

ItookmyfamilyovertoEvansParkinMillvillelastSaturdaytotakepartinafundraiserforan8-year-oldgirlfrom DagsboronamedMorganSpeigel.Theyoungladyisgoing throughaprettyroughfightwithcancerrightnow,includingchemotherapy,surgery,apairofstrokesandgenerally justmorestuffthanany8-year-oldgirl,orherfamily,should everhavetoface.

Wefiguredwe’dgoover,makeadonation,letmy9-yearoldrunaroundtheplaygroundwithsomeofherschoolmatesandheadout.Youknow—anicelittlefamilyouting onaSaturday,whilealsocontributingtosomethingpositive. Win-win,right?

Whatwewalkedintowasmagic,whichisfittingenough whenoneconsiderstheeventwascalled“MagicforMorgan.”

Therewasapettingzoo,adunktank,face-painting,balloonanimals,foodtrucksandmusicboomingthroughthe air.Anauctionfeaturedartwork,wine,asignedRayLewis football,aDustinShowersconcertandmore.Nearly40 vendorswereonhandtoselltheirgoods,andpeoplewore T-shirtsthrowingtheirsupportbehindMorgan.

Well,andtopetthefluffyrabbitatthepettingzoo.So, shegotwhatshewantedoutoftheday. Iwasstillonthehighofthatevent whenIgotanemailfromouradvertisingrep,NadineTimpanaro.Shesaid thepeopleoveratCarolinaStreetGarden&HomeinFenwickIslandhad beenraisingmoneytohelpoutoneof theiremployeeswhowashavinga roughtime,andthatitwouldbeunveiledthatafternoon.

Anditwasbeautiful.

AudreyHerrisanemployeeatCarolinaStreet,aswellas atCaféon26,andhasbeengoingthroughitwithvehicles. “Shehashadterribleluckwithcars,”explainedDeeDee Phillips,oneoftheownersofCarolinaStreet.“Shehadan oldJeepthatfinallydied,thensheboughtanoldusedcar thatwasnothingbutamoneypit.”Phillipsaddedthat MariaFraser,ownerofCaféon26,chippedinandletHerr useanoldfamilycar,butitwasdubbed“TheDuctTape Car”becauseitwasn’texactlyinprimeshapeanymore. Icanrelate,DuctTapeCar.Icanrelate. PhillipsisincrediblyfondofHerr,whohasworkedat CarolinaStreetfor20years.Shebeganraisingmoney,contactedaclientwhoownsGatewaySubaruandfoundagood reliablecarina2015BuickEncoreSUV.

DidImentionthatthemoneyrolledinfromthiscommunitywhenpeoplefoundoutabouttheeffort?Howdoes $15,000sound?

OnMonday,PhillipssummonedHerrfromabreakto helpherwithapressingissuethatneededherimmediateattention.Thatissue?TheaforementionedSUV,withasign onitdeclaringthatitbelongedtoHerr.

“It’sjustabeautifulthing, ”saidHerr.“Ihadnoideathis washappening.ItoldeverybodywhowastheretheydeservedOscarsfornotlettingon.”

Herrdroveovertohermother’shousetoshowherthe carinpersonasasurprise.Shesaidhermothertearedup, andherbrothersaid,“Thiskindofthingneverhappensto us.”

Only,itdoes.Whenyouliveinacommunityasbeautiful asours,beautifulthingstendtohappen.

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StaffColumn Reflectionsfromadaughteronadadofmanyhats

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ThisFather’sDay“hitsdifferent,”as thekidssay.

It’smyfirstonewithoutmydad,who passedawayinFebruaryafterafouryearbattle—andImeanthatliterally —withcancer.Hefoughtincredibly hardtostaywithus.Cancerisacruel beastofadisease.

Idon’twanttodwellonmydad’s death,though.

ThankstoFacebookMemories,some ofmydad’sbestmomentsinthepast16 yearspopupinmyFacebookfeedona regularbasis.It’sbittersweet—the memoriesmakemesmileandtheyreally makememisshim.

Lastweektherewasaparticularly sweetone:Dadleadingagroupoffirstgraderstorelease“Shorty,”theturtle he’d“rescued”onagolfcourse,intothe EnvironmentalLearningCenteratLord BaltimoreElementarySchool.

Dadhadbroughtthelittleguyhome inhiscar’sashtray(whichwas,thankfully,devoidofcigarbuttsatthetime). Shorty,whowasallof1.5inchesacross, waslater“Google-dentified”asababy

Eastern mudturtle.Hehadthoughtour son,Nate,wouldenjoytakingcareof him.

Afterdoingsoforacouplemonths, westartedtofeellikemaybeShorty wouldbehappierinamore“natural” habitat.SoIcontactedNate’sfirst-grade teacher,CelesteCathell,whowasmore thanhappytohelpusonourquest.It wasthelastweekofschool…firstgraders...youcanimaginehowgrateful shewastohavesomethingfunforthe kidstodo.Sheeventurneditintoa writingassignmentafterwardandgave metheresulting“reports.”Istillhave them.Thedrawingsand“kidwriting” arejustthebest.

Anyway,asIlookedatthatphotoof mydad,walkingasidethelonglineof littleones,Ithought,“Thatrightthereis ahappy,happyman.”Icanseethe springinhisstepandthecontented swingofhisarmsinthatphoto.

Mydadwasneverhappierthanwhen hewaswithkids—hisown,meandmy brotherTom;hisfivegrandkids,Kelsey, Sophia,Nate,LiamandEmma;his niecesandnephews;andeventuallytheir kids.Theoneswhoknewhimas “Coach,”towhomhetaughttherudi-

mentsofsoccer,oftenmakingittopracticejustintimeafterlongtripsallover thecountryforhisjobinwoodproducts sales.Randomkidsonthebeach,inthe neighborhood.Hejustenjoyedtheheck outofallofthem.

Oneofmyfavoritephotosofhimis ataswimmeetthathadbeenstalledby arainstorm.Mydadishuddlednextto myswim-cappeddaughterKelsey,holdingafoldingchairabovetheirheadslike anumbrella.

Otherfavoritesincludeonewiththe samedaughter,standingonthebeach withhimafewyearslater,aftertheyhad bothbravedthefrigidAtlanticwaters forthe“ExerciseLiketheEskimos” NewYear’sDayswim,andstandingnext tooursonafteramiddle-schoolsoccer game.(Andletitbeknownthathe couldgetsointothosegamesthathe oftenhadtoberemindedthattheparentsoftheoppositeteamweresitting rightnexttohim.

Thatsaid,hewasknown,inhis coachingdays,forejectingunrulyparentsfromgamesiftheycalledoutin anythingotherthansupportforanyof theplayers.)

Mydadworemanyhats—bothlit-

erallyandfiguratively.Whateverthe task,Ithinkofhimasaconsummate problem-solver.Idon’tthinktherewasa problemheevertackledforwhichhe didn’tfindasolution—oftenunorthodox,alwayscreative.Andwhenhewas inthethroesofsolvinga“problem,”he couldn’tbedeterred.

Thanks—again—toFacebook Memories,Irecentlyrevisitedadayin 2013whenmydadwashellbenton helpingusfixaproblemwithournew refrigerator.

WhatfollowsisthepostImade,in itsentirety,atthetime:

“Here’sthefunnything…newfridge cametoday,butintheprocessofinstallingit,theold,rustedwaterconnectionbroke.Somydadismomentsaway fromcomingdownandhelping[my husband,Eric]fixit…evenwithfever boy[sonNate]inthehouse.WhenI calledhimandtoldhimnottocome,he says,‘Oh,OK,well,Ithoughtyou wantedyourwaterfixed.OK.’Um…no, Dad.I’mjusttryingtokeepthegerms fromspreadingtoevenmorepeople.”

(Ifthe“eyeroll”emojihadexistedat

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Letters Representativesask forinvestigation

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtoDelawareSpeakerofthe HouseValerieLonghurstandwassentto theCoastalPointforpublication.

Wewritetoyouregardingwhatwe believetobeatroublingtopicofmutual interest.

OnMay30,theboardofdirectors fortheDelawareCoalitionforOpen Government(DelCOG)sentaletterto allstatelawmakersrequestingthatthe GeneralAssemblylaunchaninvestigationintoactsofembezzlementcommitted againsttheDelawareDepartmentof Labor’sDivisionofUnemploymentInsurance.Themalfeasancereportedly costemployersandtaxpayersmorethan

Reflections

thetime,IknowIwouldhaveinsertedit there.)

“Ilovemydad,”mypostconcluded. Asfarasactualhats,therewereso,so many.

TherewastheChicagoBearscaphe pluckedoutofthebayyearsagoand lovedtowearjustbecauseitwassoincongruousforaguywhonevertiredof talkingabouthisbelovedRavens.And thereweretheonesemblazonedwith thelogooftheFortMilesHistorical Association,wherehefoundhisretirement“job”andapassionthatwasonly bestedbyhisloveforhisfamily.

There’sthecowboyhathedonnedfor oneofthoseEskimoswims.Inaphoto, he’sstandingonthesnow-encrusted BethanyBeachboardwalkinswim trunks,aleatherjacketandthathat.We dubbedithis“BoardwalkCowboy”pose.

OneFather’sDaywhenourdaughter, thefirstgrandchild,wasstillverysmall, wegavemydadabluehatembroidered withhisnewtitle:“PopPop.”Fourmore grandkidsandnearlythreedecadeslater, thathatwasfadedandabittattered,but hestillworeitwithlove.

Inhislastmonths,Dadworeacouple otherhatswithequalamountsoflove andgreatpride:awonderful,warmhat hisgranddaughterEmmacrochetedfor himinthecolorsofhisbelovedRavens; andaUniversityofDelaware“Granddad”hatwegothimforFather’sDaylast year,asNatepreparedforhisfreshman yearthere.(Theydon’tmakeUD“PopPop”hats,apparently.)

Inthecomingyear,hisyoungest grandchildrenwillgraduatefromhigh school,andalthoughDadwon’tbethere, wewill sureasheckmakesurehis“PopPop”hatmakesthetriptoOhio.Hewas always,alwaysthereforus,nomatter what.Andhealwayswillbe.

HappyFather’sDay,Dad.Wemiss you,andwewillcarryon.

$180,000.

DelCOGcitedapossibleviolationof Delawarelawinfailingtodisclosethe embezzlement.Theycorrectlynoted that“withholdingthedisclosureofembezzledstatefundsseverelydamages transparency,accountability,andconfidenceinourstategovernment.”

Onarelatedtopic,theDelawareOfficeofAuditorofAccountsonMarch 26,2024releaseditsAnnualComprehensiveFinancialReportcontaining statementsonallstatefunds,departments,organizations,bureaus,boards, commissions,electedoffices,andlegal entitiesforFiscalYear2023.As DelawareStateAuditorofAccounts LydiaE.Yorkindicatedatthetime,this report“isimportantnotonlyfortransparencyabouttheuseofpublicmoney

butasatoolusedtoanalyzeourstate’s financialposition…andtomaintain our credibilitywithcreditorsandfederal oversightagencies.”

However,Ms.Yorkwasforcedto issueaspecialreportinconjunction withthisyear’sAnnualComprehensive FinancialReportbecausethe$390millionDelawareUnemploymentCompensationFundcouldnotbeaudited. ManagedbytheDelawareDepartment ofLaborDivisionofUnemployment Insurance,thefundpaysunemployment benefitsusingmoneycollectedfrom employersandstateandlocalgovernments. AccordingtoMs.York,theprivatefirmhiredtoauditthefundcould notperformthejobbecausethedivision wasunabletoprovidedetailedaccountingrecords.Shesaidthiswasapparently

thefirsttimesuchathinghadeveroccurred.

Takenseparately,eitheroftheseincidentswouldbecauseforconcern.Taken together,theyraisethespecterofsystemicissuesintheDepartmentof Laborthatrequireinvestigation.Evena casualanalysisoftheknownfactsin these casesrevealsalackofproperfinancialoversight,disjointedaccounting procedures,unconnecteddatabases,a failuretofollowinternalprotocolsand takeneededcorrectiveactions,andemployinginasensitivestatefinancialpositionapersonaccusedof misappropriatingmoneyfromotherorganizations.

Weaskforyourcooperationinsup-

CAROLINA STREET

SDTannouncesTourismAmbassadorTrainingProgram

SouthernDelawareTourism(SDT) andTheTourismAcademyhavepartneredtobringTourismAmbassador trainingtoSussexCountyfrontlineworkersandinterestedcommunitymembers.

Thefreeonlinetrainingprogramincludes:

•Informationaboutwhytourismisso importanttoSussexCounty;

•SouthernDelawareTourism— “WhoWeAre,WhatWeDo,andWhy WeDoIt”;

•Howtofindandusetheresources availablefromSouthernDelawareTourism toassistvisitors,guestsandcustomers;

•Anin-depthlookattheSDTVisitor GuideandFunFactstointroducefuture TourismAmbassadorstoaspectsofthe SussexCountyexperiencetheymaynot

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portingajointlysponsoredHouseResolutionempanelinganinvestigative committeetoconductathoroughprobe oftheDepartmentofLabor.Thegroup couldincluderepresentationfromthe AttorneyGeneral’sOffice,theState Auditor,theMajorityandMinority Housecaucuses,theGeneralAssembly’s DivisionofResearch,et.al.Itwouldbe taskedwithconductinghearings,solicitingtestimony,subpoenaingrecords,and issuingareportsuggestingcorrective

befamiliarwith;

•InfoaboutSDT’sSouthDelSidekick app,anativeappwithGPSfunctionality, thatcanbeusedtofindtourisminfoon thespotandcangeneratesuggestionsto sharewithvisitors,guestsandcustomers; and

•AmbassadorRewards.

“Thisprogramisagreatwaytoget frontlinemanagement,staffandinterested communitymembersuptospeedearlyin theseason,particularlynewemployees whomaynotbefamiliarwithSouthern Delawareorthetourismindustry,”said ScottThomas,executivedirectorof SouthernDelawareTourism.“Evenexperiencedmanagersandstaffwillboosttheir knowledgeofallSussexCountyhasto offeraswellastheirconfidenceinworking

legislativemeasures(ifdeemednecessar y).

Wewouldbegratefulforareplyat yourearliestconvenience.

StateReps.MikeRamone,Lyndon Yearick,DannyShort,TimDukes,Ron Gray,JeffHilovsky,ValerieJonesGiltner, BryanShupe,JesseVanderwende, CharlesPostles,ShannonMorris,Jeff Spiegelman,KevinHensley,MikeSmith andRichCollins

withvisitors,guestsandcustomers.”

“Thegoalistoensurethatvisitorsto ourareaandtoourlocalbusinessesfeel warmlywelcomed,areconfidentthatany questionstheyaskarefullyanswered,receiveknowledgeablereferralsforactivities, restaurants,entertainment,tours,andadventures,andthattheyfeelinspiredtoexploreandreturn,”Thomassaid.

SDTisseekingbusinessesinterestedin providingdiscountedorfreeexperiences toTourismAmbassadorssotheycan shareauthentic,first-handknowledgeof theattractions,sites,experiencesandactivitiesavailableintheareawhentheyare assistingvisitors.Benefitstobusinessesof supportingthisprogrambyhavingtheir employeestakethecourseand/orbyprovidingrewardsaretwo-fold,officialssaid:

Readerbemoansslow governmentservice

Editor:

Iamwritingtoexpressmyfrustrationwiththeexcessivedelaysinjust abouteverytypeofgovernmentservice. It hasbeenoverfourmonthssinceI filedmytaxreturn,andIamstillawaitingitsprocessing.Additionally,thewait timeforreceivinglicenseplateshas stretchedtoanexasperatingthree months.Localgovernmentisn’timmuneeither.Sixmonthspassedbefore

•Employerswhosestafftakethe coursewillensuretheirguestsandvisitors willreceiveevenbettercustomerservice. Helpful,knowledgeableemployeesmake visitstospecificbusinessesmemorable andlikelytoberepeated.

•BusinessesprovidingrewardswillreceivereferralsfromTourismAmbassadors basedonpersonalexperience,themost valuabletypeofreferral.

Businessthatwouldliketoparticipate byprovidingrewardscancontactSouthernDelawareTourismat(302)856-1818 orviaemailatSouthDel@VisitSouthernDelaware.com.Thelinkforfrontline managers,employeesandinterestedcommunitymemberstoenrollinthecourseis https://southdeltap.visitsoutherndelaware.com/.

wewereabletogetacertificateofoccupancyforourhome.

Thesedelaysarenotjustinconvenient;theyareunacceptableinanera wheretechnologicaladvancements shouldfacilitatefasterandmoreefficient governmentservices.

Itisbewilderingthatinthe21stcentury,withaccesstoalltheadvancedtechnologyandstreamlinedprocesses, governmentseemstoberegressingin termsofservicedelivery.Suchinefficienciesarecontributingtoagrowingdisillusionmentamongcitizens,asreflectedin thelatestPEWResearchfindings,which indicateasteadydeclineinpublicconfidenceingovernmentagencies.

Thereareseveralpotentialfactors contributingtothesedelays.Onepossibilityislackoffundingforcriticalpublicservices,leadingtounderstaffed departmentsthatstruggletokeepup withthevolumeofwork.Anotherfactorcouldbeoutdatedtechnologysystemsthatareill-equippedtohandle currentdemandsefficiently.Bureaucraticredtapeandlackofaccountability withingovernmentaldepartments,leadingtocomplacencyandinefficiency, mightalsobeexacerbatingtheseissues. Investinginmodernizingtechnology infrastructure,increasingstaffinglevels andimplementingaccountabilitymeasuresareessentialstepstowardimprovingservicedelivery.Moreover, transparencyincommunicatingdelays andprovidingrealistictimelinestothe citizensthataresupposedtobetheones beingserved,canhelpmanagepublic expectations,rebuildlosttrustandreducefrustration.

TheissuesI’vementionedinthisletter onlyscratchthesurfacebutareunacceptableandindicativeofdeepersystemicissueswithinourgovernmentagencies. Immediateactionisneededtomodernize, streamlineandenhancetheefficiencyof publicservices.Withthegrowingpopulations,bothtransientandpermanent,and theexplosionofhomesandcommunities beingbuilt,it’scommonsensethatservice deliveryshouldincreaseaswell.

Localentrepreneur,19,opensdreambusiness

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

WhenAliciaRainwaterwasa child,shewasaskedaquestionthat mostkidsareaskedinschool, “Whatdoyouwanttodowhenyou growup?”Shehadnoproblemanswering.

Fashion.

Morespecifically,Rainwateraspiredtoownherownclothing store.Thathasalwaysbeenher dream.Sinceshewas12,she watchedvideosofotherpeople openingtheirownstores,doingher researchoneverythingthatgoes intoit,hopingonedaythatwould beher.

InNovemberof2023,Rainwater toldherfatherthatshewasgoing toopenupherownshop.Atjust 19,onlyoneyearoutofhigh school,shehadplannedonenrollinginSavannahCollegeofArt &Designtogetadegreeinfashion,butshedecidedagainstit.A degreeinfashionwouldnotteach hermuchaboutopeningherown store,shedecided.Butwithseven yearsofresearchunderherbelt,she

hadagoodgrasponhowitwas done.Herfathertaughtherplenty aboutbudgeting,marketingandall thingsmoney.Andhewasavery successfulbusinessman,despite neverhavinggonetocollege.What wasstoppingherfromdoingthe same?

Allthisandthethoughtofhavingtowaitevenanotherminuteto makeherdreamarealitywaswhat madeherstartAlohaBoutique.

TheNo.1prioritywasgettinga building.Rainwaterstartedher searchonRoute26(AtlanticAvenue),lookingatanyavailable buildingthatwouldsuitherneeds. Afterlookingovermanypossibilities—andwritingoffonesheparticularlylikedinDagsboro,dueto

thelocation—shefinallysettled onanunassumingbuildingonAtlanticAv enue.Eventually,shewent outtoseetheplaceforthefirst time.Onthatsameday,shetalked totheownerandsecuredit.Her topprioritywasalreadycheckedoff herlist.

Manyotherprioritieswould needtakingcareofnowthatshe hadherbuilding.Theelectricity neededtobechecked,fireextinguishersinstalled,exitsignsputup, andlocksputonthefrontandback doors.Onceshehadallthesetaken careof,shecouldfinallygether businesslicense.

Withherbusinesslicenseobtainedandalltheconstruction complete,shehadtodecideonher openingday.Shewantedtowait untilthenewyearcamein,butshe knewthatwithJanuarybeingsuch aslowmonthforbeach-areashops, shedidnotwanttoopenquitethat early.SoshedecidedFebruary wouldbethemonth.Openingday wouldbeFeb.2.

RightafterNewYear’s,Rainwaterstartedbuyingitemsforher store.Withspringjustaroundthe corner,shewentformorevibrant, beachyclothes.Sheboughtfrom brandssuchasTropicalSociety,

Whilesheworkedongettingthe license,shepaidforaconstruction permit.Withthatpermitshewould makehervisionofthestorecome toreality.Alltheconstruction wouldhavetobedonebyRainwaterandherparents,whowould offertheirhelpwheneverthey could.Everyday,Rainwaterwould comeouttothebuildingwithher motherandgettowork.Injusta littleoveramonth,alltheconstructionforthestorewasfinally finished.

SunkissedCoconut,UrbanDaisy andMustardSeed.Frombikinisto floral-printdresses,sweatshirtsto quarter-zips,evenhatsandjewelry, sheboughtasmuchasshecould. However,thoseitemswouldtake onetotwomonthstogettoher.All shecoulddonowwaswait.Wait andworry.

Whatifthestorefailed?Whatif nobodyshowedup?Butwhatifit succeeded?

Thosequestionscrossedinand outofhermindasshewaitedfor thatmomentousdayinFebruary. Onthedaysleadinguptothe opening,RainwatertooktoInstagram,FacebookandTikTok,countingdownthedays,hopingtogetas manypeopleaspossibletocheck outthestore.Shemadeposts tellingpeopletherewouldbewine todrinkattheopeningandsandwichestosnackon,thatthere wouldbelivemusicinthestore performedbyDustinShowers. ThesecondofFebruarylanded onaFriday.Thefrontofthestore wasadornedbyanarchofwhite andblackballoons,withafewcopper-coloredonesthroughout.Sittingrightaboveitwashersign— whichshewasabletoputupafter gettingasignagepermit—reading “AlohaBoutique.”

Rainwaterwouldbetheonlyone workingthere,ringingupallthe purchases.Itcouldbealottohandle,dependingonhowmanypeople showed.At11a.m.,sheflipped overthe“Comein,weareopen” signonherfrontdoor.

Theturnoutwasbetterthanshe couldhaveeverimagined. Customerscameinandoutof hershop.Peoplepickedclothes fromtheirhangerstotrythemon inthedressingrooms.Thosewho camewithnothingleftwithsomethingthathadcaughttheireye. Herfamilywasthere,supporting herinanywaytheycould.Friends cameintoseeher,alongwithpeoplefromRainwater’spastjobs.

AlohaBoutiquehascontinuedto thriveasspringturnedtosummer. Andwhensummerturnstofall, Rainwaterintendstoadaptherinventory,sellingclothesmoresuited forautumn.Sheisconstantlyfindingnewclothesforherstore,and postingthemonInstagram,FacebookandTikTokforcustomers,old andnew,tosee.

Rainwaterfindsdelightinhelpingouteverycustomerwhocomes toherstore.Evenwhenthereare nocustomersinside,she’scontent standingatthecounterastheday chugsalong.AlohaBoutiqueisthe realizationofRainwaterchildhood dream.So,naturally,everymoment shegetstospendinitisamemory shecherishes.

Besuretocheckouttheboutique,located at5AtlanticAve.,OceanView.

Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeekNo.6

Eclecticwith acapitalE

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

Afterdecidingthattheir10-acre pre-CivilWarhomeinHanover, Pa.,hadbecometoomuchtohandle,theownersofthishome headedtothebeachin2014, choosingalotwithtreesanda pondthatremindedthemofhome. Thusbegantheprocessofpersonalizingtheblankcanvasoftheir newfour-bedroom,three-bathroom homewiththeirrichcollectionof antiquesandmemorabilia.

Asself-described“thrifters,”they havefilledeveryroomfromthe entrytotheexitwithbelovedmementosfromtheirfirsthomethat reflecttheireclectichistory,interestsandtravels,transformingtheir builder-gradehomeintoauniquely personalshowcase.Afish-themed

CoastalPoint•Submitteda

Thisupper-levelbunkroominvitesgrandchildrentohavefunatthebeach.

upper-levelbunkroomhasfulfilled thecouple’sgoaltoprovideafun spotwheretheireightgrandchildrenfromdifferentpartsofthe countrycangatherannuallyto makefamilymemories,growing fromcousinsintolifelongfriends.

Thisisjustoneoftheproperties thatwillbeviewedbythosewho

purchaseticketsforthe32ndBeach &BayCottageTour.Thisweek’s homeisoneofthesixhomeson the32ndTourthatwillbeavailable forin-persontoursbyholdersof Combotickets.And,likeall10 homesonthe2024tour,thishome willalsobeavailabletobeseenvirtuallybyholdersofbothCombo

andVirtualtickets.Eachofthe10 homeswillfeatureaprofessionally producedvideo,whichwilloffer Tourpatronswithanopportunity tovieweachhomeasoftenasthey wantfromanywhereduringthe three-weekvirtualtourperiod.Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eye dronevideofootageandtheability toviewtheTouronanyinternetenableddevice.

The32ndBeach&BayCottage TourisbeingpresentedbyLeslie KoppandTheLeslieKoppGroup, andthisweek’shomeissponsored byPlatinumSponsorNatelliCustomHomes.

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

CapeWaterTourshonorednationally

CapeWaterToursannouncedthis weekthattheyplacedNo.9onUSA Today’s10BestBoatToursintheU.S. Thisistheirfirstyearnominated.The nomineesaredeterminedbyapanelof expertsfromUSAToday.

CaptainDavidGreenopenedCape WaterTours,originallynamedthe CapeWaterTaxi,in2012asawater taxiservice,andhassincetransformed itintoprimarilyatourcompanyseekingtosharethenaturalbeautyof southernDelaware’sshorelines,grassy

marshlandsandecologywithlocals andvisitorstotheDelawarebeaches. Withabout20differentpublic toursandcruisestochoosefrom,curiousmindscanbookoneofthenarrated,educationaltoursorsimplytake inasunset,experiencethethrillof seeingdolphinsintheirnaturalhabitat,orlistentolocalmusiciansshare theirgiftofsongonaLiveMusic Cruise.

Theirprivatecharterscanaccommodategroupsofupto50guestson

theEscapeandupto100guestson theSecondNature,andcanbecustomizedtoservetourgoers’needsand celebrations.Theycanbringfavorite foods,drinksandfriendsorfamilyand letthemseetheviews.

“ManysaythebestpartaboutCape WaterToursisthepeople.Theycan’t waittowelcomeyouonboard.The crewispassionateaboutourmissionto creatememorableexperienceswith youandourvisionofinspiringyouto ‘leaveyourworriesatthedock.’”

BilltohelpfirecompaniespassesSenate

AbipartisanmeasureaimedatpreservingpublicsafetyandeasingthefinancialburdensthatmanyDelaware volunteerfirecompaniesarefacing passedtheDelawareSenatethisweek.

HouseBill127(HB127)wouldenablethecountygovernmentsof Delaware’sthreecountiestoimposea FireProtectionFee.Currently,multiple firecompaniesarefacinglowvolunteer numbersandmustemploypaidemergencymedicaltechnicians(EMTs)and firefightersinordertoadequatelyservice eachcompany’scommunity.

MedicareandMedicaidareoftenslow toreimburseambulanceservice providersanddonotreimburse100

percentofthecostrequiredtoadministerservices.Additionally,manyfire companyleadershaveexpressedthe concernthatfundraisingcampaignsare nolongeradequatetomeetthegrowing financialdemands.

Thathascreatedamonetarystrain onfirecompaniesandEMTservice providers.Torecoupcoststomeetpayrollandgeneralbudgetarynecessities, companiesarefacedwitheitherraising thepriceofservicesorcuttingservices completely.

HB127seekstoremedythatbygivingeachcountygovernmenttheoption toimposethefee,whichwouldthenbe usedbythelocalfireandambulance

servicestomitigatecostandemploy highlyskilledpersonnel.

SenateRepublicansthisweeknoted thattheyhadsupportedthemeasure.

“Delaware’svolunteerandpaidfire andEMTpersonnelareamongthebest in thenation.Withlowervolunteer numbersthanwhattheyarehistorically accustomedto,fireandmedicalservice providersarestrugglingtomeettheincreaseddemandresultingfrom Delaware’sgrowingpopulation.

“WhiletheStatehasworkedwith thevolunteerfireservicestohelpmitigatetheseissues,morecanbedone.

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The Town of Ocean View is Turning 135!

Saturday, June 15th

(Rain Date June 16th)

12:30 p.m. ‘til 5:30 p.m.

in Beautiful John West Park

(Shuttles from Ocean View Church of Christ compliments of Indian River Golf Cars)

Various Raffles! Including the Town Summer Prize Pack Raffle

Valued at Over $375! Includes Local Gift Cards

Parade Down West Avenue – 12:30 p.m.

(First 100 persons lined up to view the parade will be presented an American flag to wave!)

VFW Post 7234 Taps and Volleys and Local sendoff to DIAA State Golf Champion, Sarah Lydic at 1pm!

Senate and House Tributes at 3pm

Ocean View Brewing Company Beer Garden (with commemorative four packs of Ocean View IPA & draft sales)

Scout Troop 281, Ocean View Restaurant and Bonkey’s Ice Cream for sale!

Live Music by the Overtime (1:30 p.m.) & Funsters (3:00 p.m.) (bring your chairs or blankets – stay the day!)

Cotton Candy & Celebratory Cupcakes (while supplies last)

Rock Wall and Obstacle Course for Kids!

(Sponsored by WSFS. Fulton Bank,the Quiet Resorts Chamber of Commerce & KCI Technologies)

OV Police Dept.; Millville Fire Co.; The Historic Village in Ocean View tours; VFW Post 7234 & More…

Frankfordsportsfacilitytohostfreenightoffun,sports

TheFactorySportsinFrankfordis celebratingtheirgrandopeningwithan openhouseonFriday,June14,from3-8 p.m.Theeventisdesignedasanopportunityforfamiliestovisitthenew22,500square-footsportsfacility.

Childrenwillhavetheopportunityto winprizesbytestingoutthevarietyof sportsplayedontheirnewcourtsand fields,includingvolleyball,basketball, pickleball,baseball,soccer,fieldhockey andlacrosse.TheBlueScoop’smobileice creamtruck,MissEleanor,willbeon-site, servingDelawareDairyFarmicecream.

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ThatiswhywesupportedHB127, whichwouldgiveeachcountytheoptiontoimposeaseparatefeetohelp

At4p.m.,theBethany-FenwickChamberofCommercewillhostaribbon-cuttingceremony.

Askedwhatpromptedtheexpansion toFrankford,AdrianMobiliasaid,“Due tothelackofaParks&RecreationdivisioninSussexCounty,thistypeoffacility isdesperatelyneeded.Athletesdonot haveaccesstodedicatedindoortraining facilitiesyear-round.

“TheFactoryisnotjustforthearea youth,”headded.“Frombeginnerclasses toadvancedtrainingsessions,TheFactory providestheperfectopportunityforpeo-

easethefinancialstrainourfirecompaniesarefacing.Thisenablinglanguage recognizestherelationshipbetweenvolunteerfirecompaniesandlocalgovernments,andallowsthemtoworkwith thecommunitiestheyservetodeter-

pleofallagestostayactiveandsocialize inasafeenvironment.Inaddition,The Factoryprovidesavarietyofsummer sportscamps,aswellasbeforeandafter schoolcareforthoseinthearea.”

TheFactorySportsinFrankfordisthe company’snewestlocationandhometo twoindoorbasketballcourts,sixindoor pickleballcourts,twoindoorvolleyball courts,anartificialturffieldandadedicatedathletictrainingspace.Theoriginal locationinLewesopenedin2014andencompasses5,000squarefeetwithone courtthatservicesbasketball,pickleball,

volleyballandavarietyofactivities.

Thecompany’smissionis“toprovide top-qualitytrainingandservicestosports enthusiastsofallagesandskilllevelswith afocusonpromotingmentalandphysical wellnessinawelcomingandinclusiveenvironment.”

TheFactorySportsFrankfordislocatedat34545DupontBoulevard,Unit6, BuildingF,Frankford.Visitwww.factorysportsde.comtoseeafullcalendar ofevents.Foradditionalinformation,call (302)907-47957oremailnicole@factorysportsde.com.

minethebestpathforward. “Wemustdoallwecantoensure thatthehealth,safetyandwell-beingof ourconstituentsarenotcompromised, and thatDelaware’sfireandambulance servicecompaniesareabletocontinue providingthesamelevelofexceptional servicewehaveenjoyedforgenerations.”

HB127passedboththeHouseand Senateunanimously,andnowawaits Gov.JohnCarney’sconsideration.

Obituaries

CarolL.Absher,80

CarolL.Absher,80,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyather home,surroundedbyherlovingfamily,onJune5,2024.BornonJuly15, 1943,shewasthecherisheddaughter ofthelateMelvinG.Brittingham andMollie(Jefferson)Brittingham.

Absherdedicatedmorethan25 yearsofherlifetoworkingatILC, whereshewasinvolvedintheproductionofgovernment-regulated masks.Herextraordinarytalentsasa seamstresswerewell-known,asshe lovinglycraftedclothingandscrubs forherfamily.

Shehadapassionfortheoutdoors andparticularlyenjoyedcutting grass.Shewasanavidreader,alover ofcountrymusicandaskilledcook. Aboveall,shetreasuredthetime spentwithherfamilyandthrivedin thejoyofabustling,noisyhouse.

Absherwasprecededindeathby herparents;herfirsthusband,John GradyGarris;hersecondhusband, LeviAbsher;herdaughterLolaAbsher;andherstepchildrenRalphAbsher,LeroyAbsher,RichardAbsher, BarbaraWarfleandDexterAbsher. SheissurvivedbyherbelovedchildrenConnieGarrisofMilford,Del., LindaLapeofPennsylvania,Rebecca

MosleyofMilfordandBrendaTaggartofFlorida;aswellashersiblings DarleneBrittinghamandJesseBrittingham.Shealsoleavesbehindher stepchildrenJayAbsher,SusieBrittingham,DianeWestandNancy Passwaters;alongwithnumerous grandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Saturday,June15,2024,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro, Del.,withavisitationfrom10to11 a.m.,justpriortotheservice.IntermentwillbeheldatMillsboro Cemeteryimmediatelyfollowingthe service.Thefamilyextendedtheir gratitudefortheloveandsupport duringthisdifficulttime.Absher’s lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

MilbyLloydBunting,92

MilbyLloydBunting,92,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedSaturday,June1, 2024.Hewasthesonofthelate LloydandMargaretBuntingof Bishopville,Md.

Buntingandhisbrother-in-law, RichardLort,co-ownedandoperatedahomeconstructioncompany foranumberofyears.Healsospent severalyearsasavolunteerfireman

fortheBishopvilleandthenSelbyvillevolunteerfirecompanies.He enjoyedfishing,travelling,RVcampingandwoodworkinginhisfree time.

BuntingwasmarriedtoJudith DelGozzofor64years,untilher passingin2017.Hewasalsoprecededindeathbyhissister,Naomi Johnson.Heissurvivedbytheirtwo children,KenBuntingandhiswife, Joyce,ofRehobothBeach,Del.,and KarenBuntingGriggsandherhusband,Len,ofTheVillages,Fla.;five grandchildren;andthreegreatgrandchildren.Alsosurvivinghim arehissisters,MaryAnnLayfield, CecileLortandBrendaStevens. Amemorialservicetocelebrate Bunting’slifewillbeheldat11a.m. onMonday,June17,2024,at Bishop-HastingsFuneralHome,19 S.MainStreet,Selbyville,Del. Friendsandfamilymaypaytheirrespectsbeginningat10a.m.Inlieuof flowers,donationsmaybemadeto theSelbyvilleVol.FireCompany, P.O. Box88,Selbyville,DE19975. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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EllaM.DiFrancesco,90

EllaM.DiFrancesco,90,ofSelbyville,Del.,departedthislifeaftera year-longillness,onTuesday,June4, 2024,athome.ShewasbornJune16, 1933,inWilmington,Del.,tothe lateGeorgeFrancisWolfandLucy (Pettoruto)Wolf.Shewasaloving wife,mother,grandmother,greatgrandmotherandsister.

ShewasagraduateofSt.Elizabeth’sHighSchoolinWilmington, Del.Sheenjoyedtendingherbeautifulrosesandflowerswithherhusband,reading,crosswordpuzzlesand NotreDamefootball,andmostof all,shelovedspendingtimewithher family.

grandchildren,Cameron,Lucas, Laila,Makenna,Daniel,Connor, GiovanniandSophia.

Serviceswillbeprivate,andintermentwilltakeplaceatDelaware VeteransMemorialCemeteryin Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggesteddonationsin DiFrancesco’smemorytoWreaths AcrossAmerica(https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/180474). Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

AnneMarieHanna,86

AmericanwatercoloristEdWhitney. Shewasacceptedasanesteemed memberoftheAmericanWatercolor SocietyandtheBritishWatercolor Society.

SheheldastudioatGalleryOne inBethanyBeach,Del.,formany yearsandwasamemberoftheRehobothArtLeague.Shealsohelda studioatSavageMillinLaurel,Md. Herartawardsaretoonumerousto name,andherpaintingsareenjoyed inhundredsofhomesandbusinesses.

DiFrancescoissurvivedbyher husbandof70yearsandsoulmate, JosephT.DiFrancesco;fourchildren, DonnaM.DiFrancescoofGeorgetown,Del.,GeorgeF.DiFrancesco andhiswife,Cecile,ofMiddletown, Del.,JosephT.DiFrancescoJr.and hiswife,Susan,ofSmyrna,Del.,and MariaMahoneyandherhusband, Michael,ofMiddletown,Del.;two sisters,ElizabethLibusofMilton, Del.,andMarianSheltonofWilmington,Del.;sevengrandchildren, Anthony,Stacy,Chad,Joey,Alecia, MichaelandErin;andeightgreat-

AnneMarieHanna,86,passed awaypeacefullyonJune2,2024,in Austin,Texas.Shehadsufferedfrom Alzheimer’sforthepast10yearsbut neverstoppedlovinglife.Shewas bornonMarch16,1938,inBloomington,Ind.Beforeherbrieftimein Austin,shelivedinDagsboro,Del., for27yearsandhadpreviouslylived inLaurel,Md.,for30years.

ShemarriedthelateGaryEnglish HannaonJune10,1961,inBethany, Conn.

Hannawasanaccomplishedand passionateartist.Whileshestarted asasculptor,herlovebecamewatercolors.Sheearnedherbachelor’sdegreeinartfromIndianaUniversity andstudiedattheCentralSchoolof ArtinLondon.Shewasfortunateto studyunderWilliamTurnbull,sculptorof“TheThinker,”andthefamous

Hannawasanartinstructorfor morethan40years,helpingothers exploretheirtalentsandreachtheir potential.Shealsovolunteeredher timeteachingartinthepublic schoolsinLaurelwhenthefunding forartprogramswascut.Shebelievedthattheelementsofartwere essentialtoachild’seducation.She wasalsothefirstfemaleinvitedto serveinWoodbadge,aBoyScoutsof Americaprogramdedicatedto teachingBoyScoutleadersnationwide.ShealsoledSeaScouts,aposthighschooltroopthattrainedyoung adultstosail.

Hersmilelituparoom.Shewas fun-loving,kindandgenerous.She tookinfamiliesandchildreninneed, andneverexpectedanythinginreturn.Sheembodiedtheconceptof

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Sunday, June 16th at 6pm - Meet Susan Coll, author of Real Life and Other Fictions

Monday, June 17th at 6pm - Meet Eliza Knight, author of Can't We Be Friends

Thursday, June 20th at 6pm - Meet Meg Gardiner, author of Shadowheart

Friday, June 21st - Meet NYT Bestselling writer duo Liv Constantine, authors of The Next Mrs. Parrish

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OntheheelsofMemorialDay,U.S. Reps.LisaBluntRochester(D-Del.) andJeffVanDrew(R-N.J.)sentalettertotheHouseCommitteeonTransportation&Infrastructure,urgingthe committeetoapprovetheresolution grantingthemedicalleasesforthe U.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs (VA)medicalcentersinSussex CountyandinSouthernNewJersey, ascalledforinPresidentJoeBiden’s budgetforthe2024fiscalyear.

“Aswestrivetoenhanceandexpandtheresourcesavailabletothe over18millionveteransresidingin theUnitedStates,weurgeyoutofollowtherecentactionsoftheHouse VeteransAffairsCommitteeinpassing aresolutionapprovingthe10major U.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs (VA)medicalleasesthatwerelistedin thePresident’sBudgetforFiscalYear 2024,”thelawmakerswrote.

“ThePresident’sBudgetrequestfor thesemedicalleasesoutlinesanecessitytomodernizeandexpandthecapacityoffacilitiescrucialtotheneeds ofveteransinthevariousrequestedregions.Thesefacilitiesprovideawide rangeofservices,reducetheworkload forthelargerVAmedicalcentersthey areconnectedto,andincreaseaccessto healthandwell-beingservicesforveterans,especiallywhenlocatedinrural areasthatrelyprimarilyontheVAfor healthcare…Wehaveanobligationto supportthebraveservicememberswho sacrificedforourcountry,andtheir families.Wewillcontinuetofightto protectveteransandimproveaccess forthispopulationtolife-savingresearch,communityliving,andhealth care,”thelawmakerscontinued.

Withanestimatedmorethan 68,000veteranslivinginDelaware,a larger,modernized,andwell-staffed VAmedicalcenter—especiallyone thatreachesDelaware’sruralcommunitiesinSussexCounty—isneeded toadministerqualitycaretoservicemembersandveteransacrosstheFirst State,BluntRochestersaid.

Shehaslongbeenanadvocatefor supportingU.S.servicemembersand veterans.Shehelpedleadthecharge, alongsideU.S.Sens.TomCarperand ChrisCoons(bothD-Del.)toprocure federalfundingforanewbloodprocessingcenterattheDoverAirForce Base,aswellasfundingforanewFuel CellandCorrosionHangarforthe DelawareAirNationalGuard.

Additionally,BluntRochesterintroducedthebipartisanVeterans’CulturallyCompetentCareActlast Congress,legislationtorequirethat

Programreturnstohelpfosteryoutheducation

Forthethirdconsecutiveyear, theASPIRE529programwillagain offerfinancialassistancetoyouthinor agingoutofthefostercaresystemwho areseekinghighereducation,according toStateTreasurerColleenDavis.

“Thehighschoolgraduationratefor youthinfostercareinDelawareisjust over50percent,withlessthan5percent ofthatsamegroupgraduatingfroma four-yearcollege,”Davissaid.“While weknowtherearemanyissuestiedto those statistics,thefinancialabilityto seekhighereducationisroutinelycited asamajorcause.”

“TheASPIRE529program,which worksinconjunctionwiththeFoster CareTuitionWaiverProgram,aimsto supportyoungDelawareanswhohave experiencedfostercareastheytransitiontoadulthoodtoovercomefinancial

obstaclesastheypursuetheireducationalaspirations,”statedTamaraMyles, Transitional&IndependentLiving ProgrammanagerwithDSCYF’sDivisionofFamilyServices.“Thisfunding providesinvaluableassistancetonumerousstudents,enablingthemtocovereducationalexpensesandreducethe burdenofstudentdebtthroughouttheir post-secondaryeducationjourney.”

EndorsedbytheDelawarePlans ManagementBoard,ASPIRE529 awardsof$529areavailableto20qualifiedapplicantsonafirst-come,firstservedbasis,withtheapplication processopenuntilJuly8.Themoney canbeusedtowardaccompanyingcosts associated withobtainingadegreein highereducation,suchaspayingfor booksandsupplies,materialsrequired forskillstraining,transportationcosts

andchildcare.

Tobeeligibleforanaward,astudent mustbeyoungerthan26,and:

•Atleast14yearsoldandcurrently inDepartmentofServicesforChildren, Youth,&TheirFamilies(DSCYF) Custody(fostercare);or

•ExitedDSCYFCustodytoadoptionorguardianshipattheageof16 yearsorolder;or

• AgedoutoffostercareinDelaware atage18.

•Completeacurrent-yearDelaware Aspire529applicationpriortothe deadline.(June30)

•BeaDelawareresident.

•BeaU.S.citizen,permanentresident,orapprovedrefugee.

•Beanundergraduatestudent.

•Showproofofenrollmentorattendanceataninstitutionofhigherlearn-

ingortradeschool,and,ifalreadyattending,mustbemakingsatisfactoryacademicorvocationalprogresstoward completionofthatprogram.Proofof enrollmentorattendancecanberequestedthroughtheschool’sregistraror administrativeoffices.

Prospectiveapplicantsarebeingencouragedtolearnaboutallapplication requirements,programlimits,anddeadlinespriortocompletinganapplication, byvisiting https://treasurer.delaware.gov/aspireapplication/.

AnimportantcomponentoftheASPIRE529programisaccountabilityand educationonthepartoftheawardrecipients. Beforereceivingthemoney, eachwinnermustcompletefinanciallit-

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veteransreceiveculturallycompetent, evidence-basedmentalhealthtreatmentfromprivateproviders,asisalreadyrequiredofVAmentalhealth providers.

Theletterreads,inpart,“Two majormedicalleasesdetailedinthe President’sBudgetwereforhospital leasesinSussexCounty,Del.,and SouthernNewJerseytosignificantly expandhigh-qualitycareinthese mostlyrurallocationsthatareexperiencinggrowthintheveteranpopulation.

“ThesehospitalleasesinSussex CountyandSouthernNewJersey wouldallowforadecompressionof thelargerWilmingtonVeteransAffairsMedicalCenter(VAMC)in Wilmington,Del.,andenhanceinpatientandoutpatientservicesbyclosing spacegapsidentifiedintheStrategic CapitalInvestmentPlanning(SCIP) process.

“Thenewleaseswouldalsoexpand thecurrentprimarycarespaces,thus improvingoperationalefficiencies,and enhancingtheoverallveteranexperience.Theleasesrepresentright-sized, state-of-the-art,energy-efficient healthcarefacilitiesthatwouldprovideprimarycare,mentalhealth,specialtycare,inpatientmedicine,and ancillaryservicestoveterans.Further, SussexCounty,Del.,andSouthern NewJerseyarehighlyruralareas,and thefacilitieswouldservethousandsof veteransacrosstheDelmarvaPeninsulaandNewJersey.

“Wehaveanobligationtosupport thebraveservicememberswhosacrificedforourcountry,andtheirfamilies.Wewillcontinuetofightto protectveteransandimproveaccess forthispopulationtolife-savingresearch,communitylivingandhealth care.”

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June 14: The 19th Street Band June14:The19thStreetBand

June 15: Mid- tlantic Symphony June15:Mid-AtlanticSymphony Orchestra Orchestra

June 19: Ele ate ocal rts presents June19:ElevateVocalArtspresents fro Beats AfroBeats

June 28: The Super '70s Concert June28:TheSuper'70sConcert Experience Featuring Super Trans AM ExperienceFeaturingSuperTransAM

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

July 7: UB40: Red Red Wine our July7:UB40:RedRedWineTour

July 11: The Disco Biscuits July11:TheDiscoBiscuits

July 16: Night Ranger July16:NightRanger

July 12: Rain: A Beatles Tribute July12:Rain:ABeatlesTribute

uly 21: The Bacon Brothers July21:TheBaconBrothers

July 28: Tyler Hubbard July28:TylerHubbard

July 31: KANSAS July31:KANSAS

Aug. 4: SOJA Aug.4:SOJA

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BethanyBeachBooksbrings HilderbrandtoBethany

BethanyBeachBookswillpresent ElinHilderbrand,“TheQueenof BeachReads,”onJune15atthe BethanyBeachbandstandonthe boardwalk.Thiseventissponsoredby theBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee.

“WearehonoredtobehostingElin HilderbrandforherbooktourfeaturingherfinalNantucketnovel,‘Swan Song.’Elin’snovel,‘SwanSong,’isthe finaloftheNantucketbooksshewillbe writing.Shewillberetiringandwriting bookswithherdaughter,”Bethany BeachBooksrepresentativessaid.

Thesold-outeventisbeingheldat theBethanyBeachBandstandandwill involvethewholetown,theysaid.

“Wearegivingalleventattendees totebagswithdiscounts/specialsthat shopsintownhaveprovidedus.This eventwillbeacelebrationofElin’s amazingcareer.”

Hilderbrandistheauthorof28novels.Sheisa1991graduateofJohns HopkinsUniversity,whereshemajored inwritingseminars.Inhersenioryear atHopkins,shehadherfirstshort story,“Misdirection,”acceptedforpublicationinSeventeenmagazine.

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eracycoachingfromStandByMe,afinancialcoachingprogrampartnership oftheStateofDelawareandtheUnited WayofDelaware.

“Thisisnotsimplyahandout.Gettingmoneyandknowingthebestway tohandlemoneyaretwodifferent things,”Davissaid.“Wewanttomake suretheserecipientsunderstandthe valueofnotonlythismoney,butthe earningsthey’llmakeasaresultoftheir continuingeducation.”

“Weareexcitedaboutthiscontinued collaborationwiththeTreasurer’soffice and theASPIRE529program,”said LauraGendreau,directorofFinancial Empowerment&HousingStabilityfor theUnitedWayofDelaware.“Ourgoal isprovidingparticipantswithfoundationalfinancialeducationonsavings, successfulbudgeting,creditimprovementanddebtreduction.Byproviding thiseducationwearecommittedtoassistingthesestudentsinbecomingfiscallyresponsibleandfinanciallysavvy.”

QuestionsabouttheAspire529programcanbesent toTreasury_Aspire529@delaware.gov.

Knowledge is power.

lishingandteachinginNewYorkCity, shemovedtoNantucketpermanently in1994.SheattendedtheUniversityof Iowawriters’workshopandearnedher MFAin1998,andpublishedherfirst novel,“TheBeachClub,”inthesummerof2000.Her2019novel,“Summer of’69,”washerfirstnoveltodebutat No.1ontheNewYorkTimesbestseller list.Sheisthemotherofthreechildren andlovesridingthePeloton,cooking andgoingtothebeach.Withherretirementinthesummerof2024,she plansonbecomingabookinfluencer. Formoreinformationabout BethanyBeachBooks,contactAmanda ZirnHudsonatAmanda@bethanybeachbooks.comorcallthestoreat (302)539-2522.

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LaVidaHospitality’s CelebrateWellness hostingsecondannualOrangeParty

OnThursday,June13,Celebrate Wellnesswillhosttheirsecond-annualOrangeParty,afundraiserorganizedtoraiseawarenessandfunds fortheirCelebrateWellnessprogram.Theeventwilltakeplaceat BigChillBeachClubinDelaware SeashoreStatePark.

Heavyhorsd’oeuvres,openbar andcreativemocktailsareincluded. Ticketscost$50andhelpsupport themissionofCelebrateWellness. Topurchaseaticket,go tohttps://bit.ly/4e2oC5h.

FoundedbyLaVidaHospitality astheirnon-profit,communityarm, CelebrateWellnesshasmadestrides inofferingsupportandreliefto communitiesintimesofneed.Last year,theyhosted11freewellness classes,createdaresourcelibrary availabletoallhospitalityworkers andlaunchedaCelebrateWellness website,andtheyarenowfocused onfinanciallysupportinghospitality workersthroughtherapy.

InanIBR-approvedsurveyconductedinthefallof2023,withthe expertiseofKarinneAnderson LCSW/CADC,theresultsshow that76percentofhospitalityworkersexperiencementalhealthconcernsand55percentfinditdifficult toaskforhelp.CelebrateWellness aimstoreducethosenumbersand openupthedifficultconversations abouttheimportanceofgoodmentalhealth.

KathyMcDonald,directorofdevelopment,saidshefeelsthat“vulnerabilityshouldbethenewgrind inhospitality.”Askingforhelp shouldbeeasier,shesaid.

“CelebrateWellnessiscommitted topromotingwellnessforourcommunityandhospitalityworkersin supportoftheoverarchinggoalof improvedlives.Thisisachieved througheducation,financialsupport andconnectionstowellnessexperts. WiththeCelebrateWellnessinitiative,LaVidaishopefultomakeit easierforourlocalhospitalityworkerstoaskforandreceivehelp.”

McDonaldexpressedherexcitementforthisyear’sparty.

“TheOrangePartyisextraspecialformetoplanbecauseweare raisingmoneyandawarenessfora causeI’vebeenintegralincreating andmanaging,”shesaid.“It’sexcitingtoseeeverythingcometo fruition.”

TolearnmoreaboutCelebrate Wellness,visittheirwebsite athttps://www.celebratewellness.org/.

Localstudentsmaketheirmarkincollege

Prestonnamed toMountSt.Mary’s President’sList

GrahamPrestonofFrankfordwas among156studentsnamedtothePresident’sListforthespring2024semester atMountSt.Mary’sUniversity,achievinga4.0gradepointaverage.Anadditional557studentsareontheDean’s List,forwhichagradepointaverageof 3.4isrequired.

MountSt.Mary’sUniversityisaprivate,liberalarts,Catholicuniversityin theCatoctinMountainsnearEmmitsburg,Md.,withasatellitecampusin Frederick,Maryland’ssecond-largest city.Theuniversityoffersmorethan80 majors,minors,concentrationsandspecialprogramsfortraditionalundergraduatestudents,andmorethan20adult undergraduateandgraduatelevelprograms.

Selbyvilleresident graduatesfromJames MadisonUniversity

SheilaHinneganofSelbyvillegradu-

atedwithadegreeinmarketing(BBA) fromJamesMadisonUniversityduring commencementexercisesinMay2024.

Hinneganwasamongmorethan 4,482studentswhoreceivedundergraduateandgraduatedegrees.

Foundedin1908,JamesMadison Universityisapublicuniversitylocated inVirginia’sShenandoahValley.JMU studentshaveaccesstoNCAADivision Iathletics.

Localstudentsnamed toLebanonValley CollegeDean’sList

LebanonValleyCollegerecently congratulatedmorethan800students namedtotheDean’sListforthespring 2024semester.Dean’sliststudentsmust maintain aGPAofatleast3.4outof 4.0.

Localstudentsincluded:

•CassidyLandisofOceanView, whoispursuingabachelor’sdegreein musicatTheValleyandisagraduateof IndianRiverHighSchool.

•LaicieTerryofMillsboro,whois pursuingabachelor’sdegreeinneuroscienceatTheValleyandisagraduate ofSussexCentralHighSchool.

LebanonValleyCollege,foundedin 1866,offers50majorsinthehealth professions,sciences,businessanddigital media,artsandhumanities,andeducation.Therearemorethanadozen graduatedegrees,includinganMBA andmaster’sinclinicalmentalhealth counseling,education,exercisescience, andintelligenceandsecuritystudies. Located8milesfromHershey,Pa.,the collegehas1,600undergraduateand morethan400graduatestudents.

Geegraduatesfrom DelTech

RichardandAnneMarieGeerecentlyannouncedthattheirgranddaughterVictoriaAnneGeegraduated fromDelawareTechnicalCommunity CollegeonMay15,CumLaude,asa dentalhygienist.VictoriaGeeisagraduateofIndianRiverHighSchool,in theClassof2021.

Ramosnamedto BridgewaterCollege’s springDean’sList

EstrellaRamosofSelbyvillewas

namedtothe2024springsemester Dean’sListatBridgewaterCollege. RamosisamusicmajoratBridgewater.

Ramoswasamongapproximately 560studentsnamedtotheDean’sList, whichwasannouncedbyAssociate ProvostJamieJ.Frueh.Studentsonthe Dean’sListhaveattaineda3.4orbettergradepointaverageoutofapossible4.0.

Localstudentsearn degreesatMcDaniel

McDanielCollegeawarded407 bachelor’sdegreesduringthecollege’s UndergraduateCommencementCeremonyonMay18.Localbachelor’sdegreerecipientsincluded:AlixMason Robinson-GuyofMillsboroandErin LewisofFrankford,bothof whomgraduatedwithbachelor’sdegreesinEnglish.

McDanielCollegeconferredatotal of 703master’sandbachelor’sdegrees duringthecollege’s154thCommencementonMay18.Commencement speakerfortheundergraduateceremony washighereducationleaderFreemanA. SeeSTUDENTSpage38

A-Mez’-ing ’ YoungautisticdrummermakesFreemandebut

ByChristinaWeaver SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

“Thisisthemostawesomething ever,”saidJames“Mez”Cook,a22year-oldlocaldrummer.Hewas standingonthestageattheFreeman ArtsPaviliononJune7withfellow musiciansfromthebandSoulChase, awaitingtheirsoundcheck.While mostofSoulChase’smembersare seasonedperformers,forMez,the experienceoftheamazingvenueitself,thequalityofthesoundsystem andbeingfirstonthelisttoplayat LocalsUndertheLightswashuge.

Mezisautistic.Hewasnon-verbal asatoddler,graduallylearningto speakwithspeechtherapy,andsupportathomeandatschool.Heattendedpublicschooluntilninth grade,whenhisparentsrealizedhe neededmoreindividualizedattention thantheschoolwasabletoprovide.

“That’swhenIdecidedtohomeschoolhim,”saidLizCook,Mez’s mother.“OneofthefirstthingsI toldhimwasthathewouldhaveto learntoplayaninstrument.He pickedasnaredrum—whichwas cool,asthatwasmyfirstinstrument, too.Hetooktoitlikeafishtowater, probablybecausewehavemusicians onbothsidesofourfamily.”

Acoupleyearsafterthatfirst snarelesson,Mez’sfamilygothiman electronicdrumkit,andhisgiftfor drummingtookflight—poweredby aloveoftheinstrumentthatwould havehimplaying24/7iftheneighborswouldn’tcomplain.

“Thebestpartofbeingautisticis thatIamhyper-focused,”saidMez. “I’mself-taughtplayingdrumsby watchingYouTubeoverandoverand varyingslightlyeachtimeIplay along,soIcreatenewbeatsand polyrhythmsusingmyhandsand feet.MyfavoriteYouTubedrummers areVirgilDonatifromPlanetXand

EricMoorefromSuicidalTendencies.

“Ilikemath,science,engineering andtechnology,withafocuson thingsthatswirl,turn,havepatterns, rotationalmotionandsynchronicity, likemusicandastronomy.Also,I makemyowncontraptions.”

showinghowhecalculatesgearratios bydividingthenumberofteethon theoutputgearbythenumberof teethontheinputgear.

ThebandwithwhomMezplayed attheFreemanArtsPavilion,Soul Chase,performsasetlistofpopular songs,addingtheirownreggaeor funkvibe.Thevocalististhetalented singer-songwriterLavenderBrowne. “Icanplayanykindofgenreby knowingtheirstyleofmusic,”said CoastalPoint•Submitted James‘Mez’CookdemonstratestheLegocontraptionhebuilttocalculategearratios.Mezperformedwithhisband,Soul Chase,attheFreemanStageduringtheLocalsUndertheLightsshowonJune7.

Mezdemonstratedwithoneofhis contraptions,madefromLegos,

Intermsofhowhisautismisless helpful,Mezsaid,“Ihaveahardtime focusingonhistoryandwritingand anythingsocial.Unlessyouwantme totalkaboutwhatinterestsme,and thenyoucan’tshutmeup!”

Mez.“Myfavoriteishardrockand heavymetal,andthat’swhatweplay inmyregularband,WitchesBrew.”

“Mezisareallygooddudewith impeccabletiming,”saidAndy Urban,whoistheguitaristfor WitchesBrewandwhocameoutto watchSoulChase.“Youseethat bowlerhatheiswearing?Well,he believeshejustmightbethereincarnationofJohnHenryBonhamfrom LedZeppelin!Andhemightbe right!”

JonMoore,afamilyfriendwho haswatchedMez’sdrumming growth,agreed,callinghim“asavant withakit”who“couldtakeBonham toschool,he’ssofaraheadofhim.”

Mooreisaprofessionalguitarist andformerclassicalviolinistwhohas played,taughtandstudiedmusicfor alongtime.Heknowswhathe’s talkingabout.

“I’veplayedwithalotofbands, andIchoosetolistentotechnically demandingmusicwithalotof tempochanges,suchasDreamTheater.Absolutely,Mezisthebest drummerI’veeverseenorheard.He ismind-blowinglygood,whetherhe isplayinginthepocketandbeing thefoundationfortherestofthe band,orifhe’sgivenspaceandplay-

ingvirtuoso.”

AlCookisMez’sfather,andthe highlyacclaimedbassguitarandguitarplayerandvocalistwithprominentOceanCityrockband Tranzfusion.Occasionally,Bobby Malaby,Tranzfusion’sesteemed drummer,invitesMezonstageto drumforawhile—ahugecomplimentfortheyoungerdrummer.

“He’sfoundhissuperpower,”said AlCook.“Icouldn’tbemoreproud ofhim.”

Together,AlandMezCookhold open-micnightsonTuesday eveningsatOasisBar&Grillon OldOceanCityRoadinWhaleyville,Md.YoucanalsohearMez andAlplaywithWitchesBrew,an ’80smetalandclassicrockbandled bythefabulousvocalistSusan Witchey.

AndifyouwanttohearMez whileathome,hehashisownMez CookYouTubechannel,at https://www.youtube.com/@MezCook.

Mezwasalsotheinspirationfor thecharacterofayoungautistic drummerinthefantasyrockstarromanceserieswrittenbyhisgodmother,localauthorAislinnArcher.

“Mezistrulyamazing,”Archer said.“Helives,eats,breathesand sleepsdrumming.”

ItwasArcherwhogiftedMez withhisfirstrealdrumkit,forhis

19thbirthday.Hisparentsfilledout thekitwithcymbalsashisbirthday present.

“Thefirstthingwedidafterwe gotthatkithomewasIaskedMezto playToto’s‘Rosanna.’That’sasonga lotofprodrummerswon’teventryto perform,becausethenotoriousshufflerhythmissohardtomaster.Mez hadneverevenheardthesongbefore,butIjusthadafeelinghe’dbe abletoplayit.

“Hepickeditupthefirsttime through,justlisteningtothesong, andhehaditdownbythesecond run-through.Iresistedcallinghima ‘savant’foralongtime,thinking maybeIwasbiased,”sheadded,“but I’vehadtoacceptthathetrulyisthat good.”

AlthoughMezwasamazedto playattheFreemanArtsPavilion, theexperiencedidn’tquitemeasure uptothetimehewentwithhisdad toseehisfavoriteband,IronMaiden, liveattheCapitalOneArena.

“Ilovedit.Ijustlovedthatconcert,”saidMez.

Hehasalotofbelievershoping thatonedayhe’llbebackatthe arena—uponstagethistime,sittinghighbehindhiskit,readytohit the“One,”andthecrowdwillstart screamingforthemegastarconcert ofthemoment!

Goodluck,Mez!

MagicforMorgan

CoastalPointphotos•DarinMcCann EvansParkinMillvilleplayedhosttoafundraisingevent,‘Magicfor Morgan’onSaturday,June8.Theproceedsoftheeventaresetto helpthefamilyofMorganSpiegel,whohasbeendiagnosedwitha braintumor.

WashingtonCollegeannouncesDean’sList

WashingtonCollegerecentlyannouncedthestudentswhowerenamed totheSpring2024Dean’sList.Inorder toearntheacademichonor,astudent mustachieveatleasta3.50GPAforthe semester.

“MakingDean’sLististhemarkof academicexcellence,”saidKihoKim, provostanddeanofWashingtonCollege.“Wecelebratethesestudentsand theirdedicationtogreatnessthispast semester.Theireffortsintheclassroom willindeedsetthemonthepathfora brightandsuccessfulfuture.”

L ocalstudentsnamedtotheDean’s Listincluded:

•BrookeThomasofOceanView; and •GiannaRomanoofMillsboro. WashingtonCollegeenrollsapproximately1,000undergraduatesfrommore than39statesandterritories,and23 nations.Washingtonisknownforacademicsinmorethan50academicprograms.Thecollegeishometonationally recognizedacademiccentersintheenvironment,historyandwriting,aswell asthe5,000-acreRiver&FieldCampus,whichprovidesuniqueresearchopportunitiesforstudentsandfaculty. Learnmoreatwww.washcoll.edu.

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HrabowskiIII.The407bachelor’sdegreerecipientshailedfrom15states,as welltheDistrictofColumbia,andnine countries.

FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege, visitwww.mcdaniel.edu.

Localstudentsnamed toDean’sListatEast StroudsburgUniversity

Atotalof1,404studentshavebeen namedtotheDean’sListatEast StroudsburgUniversityofPennsylvania (ESU)forthespring2024semesterof the2023-2024academicyear,according toMargaretBall,DMA,provostand vice presidentforacademicaffairs.

SamanthaDerickson,abusiness

managementmajorfromFrankford,was namedtotheDean’sList. BritneyPyle,amiddle-leveleducation(4th-8th)majorfromMillsboro wasalsonamedtotheDean’sList. EastStroudsburgUniversity,amemberofthePennsylvaniaStateSystemof HigherEducation,openedin1893as EastStroudsburgNormalSchool. Today,ESUisacomprehensiveuniversityinnortheasternPennsylvaniaoffering 58undergraduateprograms,21 master’sprogramsandtwodoctoral programs.Morethan5,000studentsare enrolled.

JamesMadison announcesspring 2024Dean’sList

JamesMadisonUniversityrecently announcedthattwolocalstudentsmade theDean’sListforthespring2024se-

mester.ThestudentswereJennaOlafssonofFrankford,whoismajoringin justicestudies,andSheilaHinneganof Selbyville,whoismajoringinmarketing.

Ortlipgraduatesfrom YorkCollege

YorkCollegeofPennsylvaniaannouncedthisweekthatClaireOrtlipof MillvillegraduatedCumLaudefrom thecollegeearlythismonth,witha bachelor’sdegreeinbusinessadministration,specializinginmarketing.

Establishedin1787,YorkCollegeof Pennsylvaniaisaprivate,four-yearcollegelocatedinthecityofYork.Thecollegeservesmorethan3,500 undergraduateandgraduatestudentsin morethan70baccalaureatemajors, alongwithmorethan30professional graduatedegreeandcertificateprograms.Itishometo24NCAADivi-

sionIIIsportsteamsandmorethan30 intramuralsports.

StolpnamedtoJMU’s President’sList

MillsbororesidentKaitlynStolphas beennamedtothePresident’sListat JamesMadisonUniversityforthe spring2024semester.Studentswho earnpresident’slisthonorsmustcarryat least12gradedcredithoursandearna GPAof3.900orabove.Stolpismajoringinfinance.

Foundedin1908,JamesMadison Universityisapublicuniversitylocated inVirginia’sShenandoahValley.StudentshaveaccesstoNCAADivision1 athletics.

KutztownUniversity announcesSpring 2024Dean’sList

Twolocalstudentswereamongthe 1,987namedtotheSpring2024Dean’s ListatKutztownUniversity.TobeeligiblefortheDean’sList,anundergraduatestudentmustberegisteredforat least12creditsandhaveaminimum gradepointaverageof3.60. Thelocalstudentsnamedtothelist were:

•PageAtheyofSelbyville;and •ZoeWTuttleofOceanView. Foundedin1866,KutztownUniversityofPennsylvaniaisamemberofthe PennsylvaniaStateSystemofHigher Educationlocatedon289acresnestled intheEastPennValleyinBerks County,betweenReadingandAllentown,Pa.KUstudentsselectfrommore than130areasofstudywithinfourcollegesinaliberalartsacademicenvironment.Formoreinformation,visit www.kutztown.edu.

Davis,Bullisnamed toShenandoahDean’s ListforSpring2024

ShenandoahUniversityrecentlyrecognizedthe989studentswhomadethe Spring2024Dean’sList.Amongthose toachievethehonorwereTaylorBullis ofMillsboroandNoahDavisofMillville.

ToqualifyfortheDean’sList,studentsmustbeenrolledfull-timeinbaccalaureatedegreeprogramsandearna semesterGPAof3.50orhigher.Dean’s Liststudentswhoachieveasemester GPAof3.90orhigheralsoqualifyfor theuniversity’sPresident’sList.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquarteredin Winchester,Va.,withadditionaleducationalsitesinClarkeandLoudoun counties.Shenandoahisaprivate,nationallyrecognizeduniversitythat blendsprofessionalcareerexperiences withwide-rangingeducation.

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Movies,bonfiresonthebeachreturntoDewey

ThemoviesandbonfiresinDeweyBeach, producedbytheRehobothBeach–Dewey BeachChamberofCommerce,arebackfor the2024summerseason.Crowdsof200to 300peopleenjoyedtheeveningeventsonthe beachin2023,andChamberrepresentatives saidtheyhopethe2024seasonwillseethe samegreatsuccess!

“GratitudeandthanksgotoWeisMarkets,Movies&BonfiresOfficialSponsor,for theircontinuedsupportoftheseweekly events,allowingthemoviestokeeprolling andthebonfirestokeepburning,”theysaid. “Also,alargethanksgoestotheTownof DeweyBeach,whowillonceagainofferfree

parkinginDeweyBeachonMondaysonly,511p.m.

Moviesstartaround8:30p.m.onthe beachatDagsworthyAvenueinDewey Beach.Moviesaredonation-based,withno admissionfee.Showdatesandtitles:

•June17—“Minions:TheRiseofGru” (PG)

•June24—“UndertheBoardwalk”(PG)

•July1—“NationalTreasure”(PG)

•July8—“Wish”(PG)

•July15—“BacktotheFuture”(PG)

•July22—“TheSuperMarioBros Movie”(PG)

•July29—“TheLittleMermaid”(2023

liveaction/PG)

•August5—“TurningRed”(PG) •August12—“Elemental”(PG) •August19—“RubyGillman,Teenage Kraken”(PG)

Want“s’more”fun?Bonfirefanscanbring theirfamilyandbeachchairstoDagsworthy AvenueinDeweyBeachonWednesdaysfora bonfireonthebeachfrom7to9p.m.Glowsticksandmarshmallowswillbeavailablefora $1donationwhilesupplieslast.Roasting stickswillbeavailableandshouldbereturned afteruse.Bonfiresarescheduledevery Wednesday,June19throughAug.21.

Theseeventsareweather-dependent.In

theeventofinclementweather,cancelations willbedeterminednolaterthan7p.m.onthe dayoftheeventformoviesand6p.m.onthe dayoftheeventforbonfires.

Noticeofcancelationwillbepostedtothe RehobothBeach–DeweyBeachChamberof Commerce’sInstagramandFacebookpages. Foranafter-hoursrecording,calltheChamberat(302)227-2233.StaffwillnotifyDewey Beachaccommodationsofcancelationsmade priortothestartofanevent.Iftheweatheris clear,eventswilltakeplaceasscheduledbut mayendearlyduetoweatherconditions. Formoreinformation,visittheChamber websiteatwww.beach-fun.com.

RunningoftheBullsetforJune29

OnSaturday,June29,the Starboardandthewholeof DeweyBeachwillprepareto paintthetown“red,whiteand bull”forthe27thannualRunningoftheBull.

“ThereisnothingmoreentrenchedinDeweyBeachculturethanthewackyPamplona spin-offthatwasbornright ontheboardsofDewey Beach’sownStarboard,”organizerssaid.

Onceagain,theStarboard’s BullRunwillbenefitthelocal RehobothVolunteerFireDepartmentbysellingBullRun shirtsandbandanas,andacceptingdonationsfromparticipants.

WhiletheRunningofthe Bullhasseenitsfairshareof celebritymatadors,Dewey Beachlocalsreallyrallythe crowd.BullRunFounder MichaelMcDonnellisonce againbringingitbacktotherootsof Deweywiththematadorpick.

McDonnellexplained,“Lastyear wasatonoffunforDeweyBeachregularsbecausethematadorwasPapafrom MamaCeleste’s,whichwasvery ‘DeweyBeach.’Thisyear,itisCraig Longanecker.CraigisaDeweyBeach OG,aStarboardregularandloyalcustomer.ThosewhoaredeepintoStarboardculturewillundoubtedlyknow whoheis.”

McDonnellsaidmanywillrecognize Longaneckerfromhisdailywalkson thebeachwithhistwogoldenretrievers,DuncanandLayla.

Thisyear,McDonnellisreallyemphasizingtheunofficialheroesofthe event,includingLonganecker,aswellas

longtimerefereeKennyGarfinkel. Garfinkelhasbeeninonthehumorof theeventformanyyears,onceeven playingbookieandrefereesimultaneously.Allofthewildandwackystunts arepartofthehumoroftheevent.McDonnellalwayslooksforwardtojudgingtheHemingwaylookalikecontest andencouragesparticipationinthat,as wellasmuchrevelryaroundtheevent aspossible.

“TherearebitsofBullRunhistory andritualallovertown.Likethefact thatGary’salwaysdoespaellatheFridaybeforetheBullRun,andthatis wheresomeofusveteransandfounders gathertopre-game,”McDonnellsaid.

HeconsidersGary’sthe“bullpen”of thetownbutalsopointedoutthat

nearlyeveryestablishmentinDewey participatesinonewayoranother. Peoplewillbeatthedoorsofthe Runbrightandearly,cladintheir whiteshirtsandredbandanas.butfestivitiesofficiallykickoffat11a.m.,

withtheRunitselfbeginning at2p.m.

“Youwannabetherefor theceremonialkickoffat1 p.m.Inanabsolutefeatofcoordinationofthecrowd,they willheaduptothebeachat precisely2p.m.Thentheywill ‘run’(intheloosestsenseof theword)downthebeach, beingchasedbythebullas peopletumble,fumbleand generallymaketheirway downthesandandeventually backtotheStarboard,where thepartycontinuesintothe night.”

Foranyoneupbrightand earlyandlookingtoraiseanothergenerationofDewey Beachbullrunners,thekids’ versionofthebullrunishappeningat10:30a.m.,onthe beachatDagsworthyStreet. Severalmascotswillbeon handforthekids,fromThe Starboard’sownShark,totheWashingtonCapitalsSlapshot,Baltimore RavensPoeandeventheDelaware BlueHenYouDee.Therewillbe300 freeT-shirtsforthekidswhoshowup firsttogetone.

MSOannounces2024LegacyAwardrecipients

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)thisweekannouncedits 2024LegacyAwardRecipients,honoringindividualswhohavesignificantly contributedtosustainingtheorchestra andprovidingresourcestosupporttheir continuedsuccessandgrowth.

plaque,“highlightinghercriticalrolein sustainingtheOrchestra’smissionand ensuringitscontinuedexcellence.”

totheorchestrawereacknowledged.

Thefirstoftheprestigiousawards waspresentedtoMaryLouTietzduringtheMSO’sGalaonSaturday,May 4,attheRestaurantatLighthouse Sound,justoutsideofOceanCity,Md. Tietz,whohasdedicated15yearstothe MSO asagrantwriterandfundraiser, wasrecognized“forherunparalleled contributionstosecuringessentialfundingandorganizingvitalfundraisingactivitiesfortheOrchestra.”

GeneralManagerDaneKrichpresentedTietzwiththeLegacyAward

“MaryLouTietz’sunwaveringcommitmentandexpertiseinfundraising havebeeninstrumentalintheMSO’s success. Herdedicationhasallowedus tocontinuebringingworld-classmusic toourcommunity,”saidDaneKrich duringtheawardpresentation.

Followingthat,onSunday,May19, aftertheEnsembleSeriesconcertatthe AcademyArtMuseuminEaston,Md., theMSOhonoredJocelynandGeorge EysymonttwiththeLegacyAward.The awardrecognized“theirgenerousand ongoingsupportoftheMSO.”Thecelebrationincludedaspecialdinnerin theirhonorattheAcademyArtMuseum, wherethecouple’scontributions

“JocelynandGeorgeEysymontt’s generosityandsupporthasbeenand continuestobevitaltotheMSO,”expressedMSOBoardPresidentJeffrey Parker,duringtheevent.“Myselfand theentireboardofdirectors,ourstaff andtheorchestramembersaresovery gratefulfortheirunwaveringcommitmenttoclassicalmusicperformancein ourcommunity.”

“TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestraextendsitsheartfeltcongratulationsandgratitudetoMaryLouTietz andJocelynandGeorgeEysymonttfor theirremarkablesupportanddedication.Theirlegacyisatestamenttothe powerofcommunityandtheenduring impactofthearts,”representativessaid.

Republicans’BigTentEventpicnicreturningtoSussexCounty

TheBigTentEvent—aFriends &FamilyPicnicwilltakeplaceon Sunday,July14,from2to5p.m.,at AmericanLegionPost28onRoute 24nearMillsboro.Theeventis hostedbyRepublicansforSussex andisdesignedasanold-fashioned picnicofchicken,hotdogs,sides, chips,icecreamandcolddrinks.

ThesummerSunday-afternoon familypicnicincludesanauction

andachancetowin$100incash,to meetRepublicancandidates,and enjoytheshadeandgentlebreezes underthepavilion.

Thecostis$25peradult,with childrenyoungerthan12admitted freeofcharge.Attendeesshould RSVPbyJuly2bycalling(302) 947-9437.Sponsorshipsarealso available.

RepublicansforSussexisaPAC

comprisingthepresidentsandother leadersoftheRepublicanClubsin SussexCounty.Itsmissionis“tocoordinateeffortstoconnectwithour friendsandneighborsinbroadening awarenessofthoseRepublican electedofficialsandcandidateswho willsincerelyandhonestlyworkfor thefuturewellbeingofourcommunities.RFSalsoraisesmoneytosupportthesecandidates.”

Tipsforaninjury-freesummerofsports

ByBobCairo SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

It’shere,andIcouldn’tbemore excited.Thewarmweathermakesme rememberwhatitwaslikewhenI wasakid.Weenjoyedthefreedomof summerandplayingwithourfriends untilyouknewyou’dbettergethome towashupandeatdinner.Idon’t knowaboutyou,butIcouldn’tclean myplatefastenoughsoIcouldget backoutsidetoplaywithmyfriends. Whatgreatmemories.

Thistimeofyear,ourbeautiful beachesandspecialsummeractivities makemanyofuswanttogetoutdoors.Butcomingoutofwinter,it’s soimportanttorememberthatgettingintoallthosegreatsummer sportsandactivitiesrequirespreparation.Whetherit’sswimming,kayaking,pickleball,biking,tennis, walking,hiking,jogging,paddleboardingorwindsurfing,youcan havefunandstayinjury-free.

That’swhywe’regoingtolookat common-sensesolutionsandsimple stepstohelpyouandyourlovedones staysafe.

Ifyouhaven’tbeenexercisingregularlyduringthewinter,youneedto conditionyourmusclesandmake

sureyouincludeaspecialfocuson conditioningthemusclesthatwillbe reliedonmostintheoutdoorsport

oractivityyouaregettingreadyto enjoy.

Thefocushereistoincreaseyour strength,flexibilityandmuscledurability,whilealsoworkingtobuildup yourcapacity.Andbycapacity,I meanstamina.Ifyou’rebreathless, youaren’tgoingtomakeitveryfar, soyouwanttohaveaprogramof strengthandconditioningexercises thatreducethepotentialforsufferinganinjuryastheybuildcapacity.

Thereisonestepyouneedtotake beforeyoustartgettingintoshape andenjoyingthatfavoriteornew sportorphysicalactivity.Anddon’t

forgetthatevenredoingthosevegetablegardenscantakeitstollon yourbackandmuscles,sothisisimportantforyougardeners,too. ItellyouthiseverychanceIget, soIamreallyhopingyouknowwhat youhavetodo:Youneedtospeakto yourdoctor.Letmebeclear.Thisis notupfordebate.Thisisamust.You canputyourselfinharm’swayifyou don’tconsultyourdoctorbeforebeginning.

Ifyourdoctorsaysyoucanget going,askaboutaconditioningplan

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thatmakessenseforyou.Youneeda planthatisdesignedwithyourspecificneedsandhealthissuesinmind. Yourdoctormayrecommendthat yougotoaphysicaltherapistwith specialtytrainingandhands-onexperienceinsports.Aphysicaltherapistwiththiskindofexperiencewill reviewthefilesyourdoctorsharesto buildaplanthat’srightforyou.

Yourinputwillbeimportanthere, too.Youneedtodiscusswhatyour interestsandconcernsarewiththe physicaltherapistsothatyouestablishthebasisforaprogramthatwill workbestforyou.It’simportantthat youspeakyourmindandkeepcommunicatingasyougoforward.

Youshouldalsoaskaboutwhether thereisagroupprogramavailable thatcouldworkforyouandyour needs.Thesesortsofprogramsoffer supervisionanddirectionthatbenefitsyouandalsooffersagreatnew socialopportunity.Programslikethe onehereatTidewaterofferanaffordableoptionthatcouldmake senseforyourbudget,aswellasyour physicalneeds,sodon’thesitateto ask.

Onceyou’vegotteninshape,you needtomakesureyoucheckthelast box.Whetherit’salifejacketfor boatingorthepropershoesthatare importantforvirtuallyeverysport, youneedtoprotectyourselfbytakingtheproperprecautionswiththe rightequipment.

Oneofthebasicsisafittedhelmet.Helmetsarekeytopreventing concussionsandotherbraininjuries insportssuchasbiking,skateboarding,softball,baseball,soccerand skating.Youmightbesurprisedto learnthatmanymedicalprofessionalsrecommendwearinghelmetsfor watersports,too.

Somanypeoplethinkahelmetis notneeded,andtheideaofwearinga helmetforactivitiessuchaswater sportsseemsridiculoustosome.It’s not.Helmetshavebeenprovento significantlyreducetheriskofhead injury.Someresearchfindshelmet usereducestheriskofheadinjuryby 85percent,braininjuryby88percent,severebraininjurybyatleast 75percentandfacialinjuryby65 percentfortheupperandmidfacial areas.Thatdataspeaksforitself.

Youshouldgetfittedtobesure yourhelmetisrightforyou,andif yourhelmetgetsdamagedinany way,youneedtoreplaceittomaintainthegreatestlevelofprotection.

Ialsowantyoutopayattentionto whatyouwearonyourfeet,because thatisveryimportantinpreventing injuries.Youneedtogetproperlyfittedbecausedifferentshoesarebest fordifferentsports.Youaren’tgoing toweartheshoesyouwearforwalk-

ingtoplaypickleball.That’saninjurywaitingtohappen.It’simportanttowearthepropershoesforthe sportsandsurfacesyouwillencounter,andmakesureyourshoes providegoodarchandheelsupport.

Youalsowanttoconsideranyexistingproblemsyoumayhavewith yourfeet.Forexample,ifyouhave flatfeetorifyouhaveaproblem withyourfeetinvolvingwalkingand runningwhereyourweighttendsto beontheinsideedgeofthefoot (calledpronated),thisisagoodexampleofwhyyouneedtheproper supportiveshoestopreventinjuries. Apropershoeplaysanimportant roleinpreventinganumberofinjuries,includingfalls,sprainsand fractures.

Ifyouwearglasses,youshould lookatsportseyewear.Thiskindof eyewearplaysakeyroleinpreventingimpactinjuries.Ifyouplaypickleballortennis,forexample,aball hittingyourglassescanresultinaseriousinjury.Protectingyoureyes shouldnotbeanafterthought.

Anothergoodruleofthumb, whetheryouarearockclimberor playacontactsportlikeflagfootball, basketballorbaseball,istoprotect injury-proneareas.Kneepads,shin guards,shoulderpads,thighpads, elbowpadsandprotectionforyour arms,wrists,kneesandanklescanreducetheriskofseverebruising,fractures,sprainsandotherimpact injuries.

Onceyouhavedoneyourprepara-

tionstogetinshapeandhavethe rightprotectivegearinplace,you haveanotherimportantsteptotake. Itiscrucialtowarmuppriorto beginninganyphysicalactivity.This isvitaltoprepareyourbodyfor strenuousactivity.Warminguphelps toincreaseyourbody’scoretemperature,alongwithyourmuscletemperature.Therightwarm-upwillalso increasebothyourheartrateand yourrespiratoryorbreathingrate.All ofthisisimportanttobloodflow,as wellasthedeliveryofoxygenand nutrientstoyourmuscles.Youcan’t skipthisstep,becausewarmingupis essentialtoprepareyourmuscles, tendonsandjointsforyourintended

activity.

Aswediscussedearlier,working withyourteam—yourdoctorand yourphysicaltherapist—means you’llgettherightplanforawarmupandstretchesthatincludethe rightlevelofintensityandhowlong youshouldspendbeforestarting youractivity.Youneedtokeepin mindthatyourmedicalprofessional andphysicaltherapistareyourkey sourcesinunderstandingyourlevel offitnessandwhatisrightforyou. Ingeneral,theaveragepersonshould takeabout10minutestowarmup and,ifyouaredoingitright,it shouldresultinyourbreakingalight sweat.

Ialsowantyoutorememberthat amanorawomanneedstoknow theirlimitations.I’mnoClientEastwood,butIdohavethetrainingand experiencetoknowyouaregoingto beinforaworldofhurtingifyou pushyourbodytoohard.Anddon’t ignoregivingyourbodythetimeit needstorecoverafterdemandingactivities.

Thebottomlineissimple.Ifyou overdoit,youcouldwindupmissing outontherestofthesummerseason orworse.

Afewmorethoughtsoninjury prevention:Alwayskeepinmind thatyouneedtostayhydrated.It’s besttodrink8to16ouncesofwater orabeveragewithelectrolytesfor every30minutesofexercise. Youalsowanttowatchforheatrelatedillnesses.Heatstrokeand heatexhaustionarefarmorecommonthanmostpeoplerealize.Some ofthetypicalsymptomsofheatexhaustionincludecold,clammy,pale skin,heavyperspiration,andweakness.Somepeopleactuallycollapse fromthelossoffluids.Don’tunderestimatetheimportanceofkeeping thisinmind,becauseheat-relatedillnessesareextremelydangerous.A bodytemperatureof106ormorecan befatalinanadult.Watchthe weatherforecast,andifitpredicts highheatandevenhighhumidity, it’sagoodideatoputoffoutsideactivity.

Ihopeyouaregoingtohavea greatsummer.Inleavingyou,here’s oneofmyfavoritequotesaboutsummer:“Letthesummerbeginwithadventuresthatneverend.”Nomatter whatyourage,don’tlosethatjoyof adventure.Summerdoesn’tgetmuch betterthanasummerdayhereon Delmarva.Getoutsideandliveyour bestlife.

BobCairoisalicensedphysicaltherapistatTidewaterPhysicalTherapy. Hecanbereachedbycalling(302) 537-7260.

“payitforward.”Shewasverysocial, hostingpartiesforfriends,andwent theextramiletomakeholidaysexceptionalforherfamily.

Hannaissurvivedbyherdaughter HaideeHannaandherhusband, TroyKeutzer;hersonMarkHanna andhiswife,KatyAmtHanna;her youngersisterEllenSteele;andher grandchildrenMichaelCalore, AustinCalore,IanHannaandIvan Hanna;aswellasfourniecesand severalcousins.

Aprivatefamilyservicewillbe held.Thefamilysaidtheywouldbe gratefultothosewishingtohonor Hanna’slifebydonatingtoThe Alzheimer’sAssociation.

MichaelFrancis ‘Mike’Hurley,82

MichaelFrancis“Mike”Hurley, 82,ofOceanView,Del.,passedaway peacefullyinhishomeonSunday, May26,2024,withhiswife,Beth PattersonHurley,byhisside.Born Feb.4,1942,inMilton,Mass.,Hurleygraduatedwithabachelor’sdegreeinbiologyfromTheCollegeof theHolyCross,beforemovingto MarylandandfinallytoDelaware, workingwiththeDepartmentof AgricultureandtheStateDepartmentpriortobecominglicensedfor addictioncounseling.

Closesttohisheart,andthelastinglegacyheleavesbehind,wasthe extensiveworkheaccomplished throughouthislifesupportingprogramsforalltypesofaddictionand providingresourcestoaidhiscommunity.Heflourishedassistingpeopledeveloptheskillsandbehaviors thathelpedthemreclaimtheirlives, touchingandtransformingcountless individualsduringhisyearsofservice,guidanceandfriendship.

Hurley,andthosewhoknewhim, feltespeciallyproudofhis37years ofsobrietyandhisdedicationtothe FellowshipofAlcoholicsAnonymous.Inhislateryears,healsodevotedhistime,loveandenergyto supportingcatandanimalrescues, becomingalovingfathertohisown feralanddomesticfur-children.His well-knownloveofthesun,seaand sandwascelebratednotonlyin wherehechosetolive,butwiththe yearlytripshetookwithhissistersto OldOrchardBeachinMaine,which heenthusiasticallylookedforwardto andfondlyremembered.

Inadditiontohisparents,VirginiaandJamesHurleyofMedway, Mass.,Hurleywasprecededindeath byhissister,MaryAnnBeaudoinof Worcester,Mass.HewillberememberedandmissedbyhissisterEllen Staffierandbrother-in-law,John Staffier(andJay);hischildren,Kara Gularson(andDave),ColinHurley

(andAlex)andHeatherFoley(and Shan);hisgrandchildren,Brittney (andP.J.),Jack,WillandEvan;as wellashisgreat-grandchildren,Peter andColin.Holdingaspecialplacein hisheartwerehisniecesand nephews,Lisa,Bonnie,John,Eric, Rick,Rob,Ryan,Russ,Thomasand David,alongwithacircleofbeloved friendsandneighbors.

AMasswillbeheldWednesday, July10,2024,atSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchinBethanyBeach,beginningat11a.m.,withareceptionat thechurchimmediatelyfollowing. Hurleyfeltmostcomfortableand himselfinhisHawaiianshirtand flip-flops,thereforeeveryoneattendingtheMassandreceptionisbeing encouragedtowearhisfavorite beach-lovingstyle.Aprivatewater ceremonytohonorhislifeandsay goodbyewillbeheldforhisfamily andclosefriendsatalaterdatetobe decided.Forfriendsorlovedones whowouldliketohonorHurleyand inlieuofflowers,donationscanbe madeto:theBrandywineValley SPCA(@bvspcs.org)orTheWilson HouseofEastDorset(@wilsonhouse.org).

Delores‘Dee’ (Shriver)Perticari,81

Delores“Dee”(Shriver)Perticari, 81,ofBethanyBeach,Del.,passed awaypeacefullywhileherhusband sangtohersoftlyonMarch25,2018. Shewasborninandspentherearly yearsinWashington,D.C.Sheradiatedlove,lightandgracethroughher life,evenwhenenduringserious heartcomplications,lungcancer,the devastatingeffectsofcancertreatment/sideeffectsandlosingher youngestson.

Perticariwasmarriedtoherhusband,AntonioT.Perticari,foralmost 55years.Shespentherdaysenjoying thecompanyoffamilyandfriends,

playingbingo,sneakingsweets,guidingAntonioandenjoyinglife.They livedinMarylandbeforesettling permanentlyinBethanyBeachin 1999,whereshespentherhappiest memoriesplayinginthesunwithher grandchildrenandtryingnottowalk Tonyintothewalls.

ShewasemployedbytheCIAand alsoasanofficemanagerforPhelps TimeLockService.ShewasaLord BaltimoreLioness,amemberofthe RedHatsandanactiveparticipantin theCHEERCoastalCenterinMillville,Del.

“Theolivebranchissaidtobea symbolofpeace,friendshipand hope.Thisisaperfectrepresentation ofDelorestoourfamily.Sherepresentedtheolivebranches,whileAntoniotheolivetreeandtogetherthe rootsoftheirtreecreatedourfamily andkeptourfamilytogether.Delores wastrulyoneofakind,thetypeof personwhocouldmakeyousmileno matteryourmoodandsettleyour souljustwithherpresence.Theimpactshemadeonmyfamily’slifeis biggerthanthevastvoidleftinour familyafterherpassing.Shewillforeverbemissed.”

“BecauseIhavelovedlife,Ishall havenosorrowtodie.Ihavesentup mygladnessonwings,tobelostin theblueofthesky.Ihaverunand leapedwiththerain,Ihavetakenthe windatitsbest,mycheek,likea drowsychildtothefaceoftheearth Ihavepressed.BecauseIhaveloved life,Ishallhavenosorrowtodie.I havekissedyoungloveonthelips,I haveheardhissongtotheend.I havestruckmyhandlikeasealinthe loyalhandofafriend.Ihaveknown thepeaceofheaven,thecomfortof workdonewell.Ihavelongedfor deathinthedarknessandrisenalive outofhell.BecauseIhavelovedlife, Ishallhavenosorrowtodie.Igivea shareofmysoultotheworldwhere

mycourseisrun.IknowthatanothershallfinishthetaskImust leaveundone.Iknowthatnoflower, norflintwasinvainonthepathI trod.Asonelooksonafacethrough awindow,throughlifeIhavelooked onGod.BecauseIhavelovedlife,I shallhavenosorrowtodie.Allis well.”

Perticariwasprecededindeathby herbelovedyoungestson,Francis Perticari,inAugustof2016,andher parents.Inadditiontoherhusband, Tony,sheissurvivedbytheirloving son,LouisA.Perticari,anddevoted daughter-in-law,MaryE.Perticari; granddaughters,ToniMariePerticari,SaraMilo(Perticari)Mitchell (andherhusbandDesmond Mitchell)andSommerL.Perticari;a grandson,LouisPerticari;agreatgrandson,AlvaroA.;agreat-granddaughter,NatalieJ.;hersister,Carol Grimm;herbrother,DennisShriver; andotherextendedfamilymembers.

AfuneralMasswasscheduledfor Saturday,April21,2018,at11a.m. atSt.Ann’sCatholicChurch, GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach, Del.Acelebrationofherlifewasto beheldSunday,May6,2018,at noonattheMillville,Del.,firehall onRoute26,wherefamilyand friendsmayshareanecdotesabout her.Lunchwastobeservedat1p.m.

WadeA.Porter,65

WadeA.Porter,65,ofFrankford, Del.,wenthometobewiththeLord ontheeveningofJune6,2024.He peacefullypassedawayinhishome, surroundedbyhislovedones.Porter wasbornonJune12,1958,inLewisburg,Pa.,toGeraldLewisPorterand JoanLorenePorter.

TheylatermovedtoPennAcres inNewCastle,Del.,wherehewas raisedandattendedschoolat WilliamPenn.Hegraduatedfrom DelCastleTechnicalHighSchoolin

1976withhiscarpentrydegree.He workedintheNewCastleCounty areaformorethanadecadeandthen wentontopursuehisdreamswith hisbestfriend,TedStephens,inSussexCounty,wherehealsobeganhis family.

Followinginhisfather’smilitary footsteps,heproudlyservedhis country.PorterjoinedtheU.S. Army-NationalGuardin1983and servedfor21.5years.Duringhis yearsofservice,hewasapartofthe 249thEngineerDetachmentoutof NewCastleandlatertransitionedto the160thEngineerCompanybased outofSeaford,Del.

Porterwasaheavyequipmentoperator,acarpenter,andthemotor non-commissionedofficerincharge. Heservedinvariousdeployments throughouthisyears,completing multipletasksandmissionsstateside andinGermany,Guatemala,Jamaica andothercountries.Hecarriedon manyfriendshipswithhismilitary buddiesevenafteryearshadpassed.

Whileservinghiscountry,he startedhisownconstructioncompany,SandtoneConstructionInc., whichheproudlyownedandoperatedforover35years.Hehada strongworkethic.Hetookpridein hiswork,andhewasmeticulouswith eachjob.HewasamemberofContractorsforaCause,wherehewas abletohelpthoseinneedandgive backtothelocalcommunity.Oneof hisproudestaccomplishmentswas theconstructionofJustin’sBeach HouseinBethanyBeach,Del.

Porterretiredin2021butcontinuedbuildingthingsforfamily, friendsandhisgrandchildrentostay busy.Heenjoyedcampingwithhis wife,Karen,andfriends,fishingwith hiskidsandhisbuddies,lovingon histwobeautifulgranddaughters, hangingaroundthepoolonalazy weekend,attendingabonfirewitha rowdycrowd,orjustrelaxingonhis couchwithhisfour-leggedpal,Luke.

Hewasamanwhovaluedhis familyandfriends.Helovedwithhis wholeheart.Hewasahard-working, proudandhonestman,whorespectedasoliddayofworkinthe fieldwithhiscrew.Helovedhischil-

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drendeeplyandextendedhisloveto thefriendswhosurroundedthem throughouttheyears.Hewasstubbornandfiercewhenitcametohis family.Helovedthemunconditionallyandcontinuedtobetheirbiggest fan.Healwaysenjoyedentertaining familygatheringsandnevershied awayfromaparty.Hewillneverbe forgotten.Heisdeeplylovedand willbemissedwitheachpassingday.

Porterwasprecededindeathby hisparents,GeraldandJoanPorter. Heissurvivedbyhiswife,Karen JeanPorter;hisson,RyanWade Porter;hisdaughter,AlissaMarie Mitchell;hisson-in-law,Robert SherwoodMitchell;themotherof hischildren,MichelleCernosPorter;andhistwogranddaughters, ReeseTatumPorterandLaylaJane Mitchell.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis NewCastle,Del.,family:hissister LisaK.Porter(andherfamily);his brotherToddA.Porter(andhisfamily);andhisbrotherMarkW.Porter (andhisfamily).Heleavesbehinda largecommunityoffriendsandfamilywhowillbemissinghimtremendously.

Thefamilythankedthenurses anddoctorsatBeebeHealthcarewho caredforPorterandhisfamilyinhis lastfewweeks,withaspecialthankyoutoLindsayLy man,RN,who, withoutasecondthought,madesure theirdadgothomesafelyandproperly.“Wewereabletohonorourfather’slastwishofpeacefullypassing athomebecauseofthefewthat stoodupforhissafetyandwellbeing —thankyou,”theysaidtoRN Bethany,RNRennie,RNDeband RTKatelyn.“ThankyoutotheAccentCareHospicenurses,aswell— yourkindnessandcalmnessisa Godlygiftwhichweareallgrateful for.”

Amemorialserviceisscheduled forJune20,2024,atMelson’sFu-

neralHomeinOceanView,Del.The visitationwillbeginat10a.m.,and theserviceat11a.m.,followedbya celebrationofhislifeattheVFWin OceanView.PorterproudlysupportedWoundedWarriors,Tunnelto Towers,OperationSEAstheDay, NationalLEOMemorialFundand ContractorsforaCause.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilyaskedthatpeople considerdonatingtoonethoseorganizationsinhishonor,volunteerin theirlocalcommunityand/ortakea veteranoutforlunch.

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RogerSupernaw,73,ofFrankford, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyathome June6,2024.HewasbornJuly6, 1950,inPlattsburgh,N.Y.,toRobert andClaireSupernaw.

AftergraduatingfromPlattsburgh,hejoinedtheU.S.Armyand proudlyservedasahelicopterdoor gunnerinVietman.Heworkedin manyplacesanddidmanythings. Hewasmostproudofhis20yearsof driving18-wheelersandhislawnmowingbusinesswithhisgreat friendBill.Hecouldbecountedon togoaboveandbeyondtohelpanyoneinneed.

Supernawissurvivedbyhiswife, Tina,towhomhewasmarriedfor35 wonderfulandadventurousyears;his sonsScottSupernaw(andVirginia) andAldenGerow(andRobyn);a daughter,HeidiWhipple(and Steve);hissisterSheilaScannell;his grandchildrenTrevorandAllison, andsoon-to-begrandsonThoe;as wellasmanyniecesandnephews. Abriefservicewillbeheldatthe DelawareVerteransMemorial CemeteryinMillsboro,Del.,onJune 17,2024,at11a.m.Condolencescan besentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DaveMcBrideknewhiswifewasexpectingtheirthirdchild—thefuturestate Sen.SarahMcBride—beforehiswifedid.

Hewalkedintotheirbedroom,andsuddenlyanobjectcamehurlingtowardhim, the75-year-oldWilmingtonresidentsaid, laughing.

“Isaid,‘What’swrongwithyou?Why didyouthrowthatatme?’andshesaid,‘I don’tknow.Ijustfeltlikethrowingit.’Isaid, ‘You’repregnant!Youthrewsomethingat methelasttimeyouwerepregnant,’”herecalledduringaconversationwithCoastal Pointthisweek.Itwasawarm,sometimes funny,exchangemarkedwithtenderlyheld memories,includingtheday—Christmas Daysome13yearsago—whenthesenator, bornmale,toldhimandhiswifeshe wantedtolivelifeasawoman.

“Irememberit.Irememberexactly whereIwas.AndIthinkIwasupinmyoffice,sittingwithoneofoursons,ourmiddle child,andmywife,Sally,andSarahwere downstairs.IthinkSalhadgivenSarah somenewclothes,andSarahseemedless thanenthused.Sallycouldn’tunderstand why,andSarahexplainedwhy.Sallycame runningupthestairs.Iwasonthethird floorwithourmiddlechild.Wewere watchingsomesportingeventonTV.Sal cameupandshekeptscreaming,‘You’renot goingtobelievethis.’Isaid,‘I’mnotgoing tobelievewhat?’Sarahcameinandexplained.

“Ithinkthatreallyimpressedme.She wasverypatientwithus.Itwasn’tthatIwas rejectingher.Iwasjustcompletely—Idid notunderstandwhatwewerebeingtold. Shewassopatientwithus—notforan hourortwo,butformonthsofmeasking questionafterquestion:whythisandwhy that?‘Whatareyougoingtodo?’Shenever losthertemperwithme.Shenevergot upsetaboutit.Shewasverypatientwithus, andIthinkithelpedus,”DaveMcBride said.

Hewassupportivebutinitiallyunfamiliarwiththeterm“transgender.”

“Ihadheardtheword,butIdidn’tknow whatitmeant.Ithinkthereislotofconfu-

DelawareSenatorSarahMcBridewithherparentsDaveandSallyMcBride.Sarahisthefirstopenlytransgenderstatesenatorin thecountry’shistory.

sion,still,”hesaid,recallingfindingawebsitethatwasinformativeandhelpful.He startedreadingaboutbeingtransgenderand learnedthatsuicideattemptsbytranspeoplewereatafrighteninglyhighlevel,but thepercentagedropsinhalfwhenparents arereassuring,andinhalfagainwhenthe communityis,too.

Asherfather,hesaid,hehasaccolades forher—somanythathewasconcerned hewould“gooverboardandsoundlikea dotingfather.”

“Firstofall,shehasbeenanextraordinarilyhardworkerasastatesenator,and withregardtothecampaign,”hesaid,referringtothesenator’scurrentrunforCongress.

“Iwasaccusedofbeingaworkaholicin myheyday,soIhaveahighthresholdwhen

itcomestoexpectationsabouthardwork, butIdon’tknowhowshedoesit,”hesaid abouthis33-year-olddaughter,aWilmingtonnativewhohasbeenaDemocratic memberoftheDelawareSenatesinceJanuary2021.Thefirstopenlytransgenderstate senatorinthecountry,sheisthehighestrankingtransgenderelectedofficialinU.S. history.

“Shehasabottomlessreservoirofenergy,andatthesametimeshekeepsup withherlegislativeduties,”saidthesenior McBride,alawyerwithYoungConaway Stargatt&TaylorinWilmington.Thelaw firmalsohasofficesinNewYorkCityand Charlotte.

Hiswifewasaguidancecounseloranda founderoftheCabCallowaySchoolofthe Arts.

Theyalsohavetwosons—anoncologistwho,withhishusband,Blake,hasthree children,8-year-oldtwinsanda4-yearold boy;andDan,headofthePublicIntegrity &CivilRightsunitattheDelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice,who,withhiswife,has twodaughters,5and2.

“Sarahisouryoungest,”theirfathersaid, launchingintoamemoryabouther,at13or 14yearsold,“goingaroundonthecampaigntrailwithmythen-partner,Matt Denn,whowasrunningforinsurancecommissioner.SarahwasatCabCalloway School,andoneofhercourseswasmovies orcinema.Andshehadthishugeoldvideo camera,andshefollowedMattaround everywhere.“Forher,thiswaslikebeing

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Gov.JohnCarney,FirstSpouseTracey QuillenCarneyandtheDelawareLibraries onMonday,June10,announcedthata bilingualEnglish/Spanishbookcollection optionwillsoonbeavailableforDelaware families.

“Thereisnothingmoreimportantthan ensuringourchildrenlearntoreadbythird gradesotheycanreadtolearnfortherest oftheirlives,”saidGov.Carney.“TheImaginationLibraryprogramprovides freebookstochildrenmonthlyfrombirth to5,creatingtheirownpersonallibrary. Today’sannouncementwill,hopefully,help usreachevenmoreDelawarefamilieswith high-qualitychildren’sbooks.”

“ThankyoutoDollyPartonandthe ImaginationLibraryteam,Dr.Norman,my wife,Tracey,andthepartnersacrossthe

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outsideplayinglikeotherkidsherage.She hadalotofherfriendsalongwithher,and mostofthemallsortofgotbittenbythe bugbackthenandIthinkmostofthem— therewereseveralpeople—joinedherin thevideotapingventure.

“Theabilitytowalkintoaroomandbe friendswitheverybody,andjustbeengaged withpeople,shegotfromhermother. Whenyouaskmeabouther,morethan

statethathavemadethisprogramasuccess,”headded.“Welookforwardtoseeing additionalfamiliesregister.”

Existingandnewregistrationsforthe ImaginationLibraryProgramnowhavethe optiontoselectwhichcollectionofbooks theywouldliketoreceive:English(mostly Englishbookswithanoccasionalbilingual English/Spanishbook),orbilingualEnglish/Spanish(allbilingualEnglish/Spanish books).

“We’vebeenlookingforwardtothe bilingualexpansionoftheImaginationLibraryprogramandaregratefultotheleadershipattheDollywoodFoundation,aswell asourDelawareLibraryleaders,fortheir commitmenttomakeithappen,”saidFirst SpouseTraceyQuillenCarney.“Earlylanguageexperiencesaresoessentialtohealthy

anythingIwouldsayherabilitytoengage withpeopleandbegenuinelyinterestedin them,buttoalsobepatientwiththem.I havetosayshegotherpatienceandherresiliencefromme,”hesaid.

Therehavebeenthosewhotoldthe McBridesthatGodsaysitiswrongtobe transgender,thatitisn’tright“andsomeof themareprettyconvinced,”hesaid.

“Wehaveagaysonandatransgender daughter.Themostimportantthingforme istokeepmyfamilytogetherandtolove them,tohavetheabilitytoloveandtobe loved.Thatiswheretherubbermeetsthe

braindevelopmentandschoolreadiness. Thoseinteractiveexperiencesalsocontributetohealthyattachmentbetweenchildrenandtheirparentsandothercaring adults,whichisanotheressentialfoundationforapromisingfuture.”

Bothcollectionsarespeciallyselectedby thenationalbookselectioncommitteeto inspirealoveofreading,astheyalways have.Somebookswillbethesameinboth collections,buttherewillbedifferencesin whichbooksaremailedoutbetweenthe collectionseachmonth.Afulllistofbooks isavailableontheImaginationLibrary websiteat https://imaginationlibrary.com/bos/.

“EveryDelawarepreschooleriseligible forDollyParton’sImaginationLibrary,and thebilingualoptionisalsoavailable,andof

road.Ican’tunderstandhowanybodywould wantittobeotherwise,”hesaid.

ForFather’sDay,McBridewillgeta visitfromsonDan,hisdaughter-in-lawand theirchildren,whoenjoythehottubatthe familyhome.He’shopingtoalsoseethe senator.

“Sheisherealot.Infact,sheandthe campaigndoafairamountofworkfrom here,”hesaid.

IfsheiselectedtoCongress,couldabid forgovernorbeinherfuture?

McBridelaughedbutsaidonlythatshe hasanaturaltalentforpublicspeaking“that Iamjustamazedby,anaturaleloquence.”

value,toeverypreschooleraswell.Please ensurethateverypreschooleryouknowis registered,”saidStateLibrarianAnnieNorman.“Beingreadtoatanearlyageisa foundationforliteracyandforsuccess throughoutlife.”

Gov.Carneyfirstannouncedapilot launchoftheImaginationLibraryprogram infiveDelawareschooldistrictsinhis2020 StateoftheStateaddress,withtheDivision ofLibrariespartneringwith13localpublic librariestomaketheprogramavailableto familieswithinthepilotdistricts.Withthe effortsoftheprogram’sstatewidepartners andsupporters,theImaginationLibraryhas reachedfullstatewidecoverageinDelaware.

DollyPartonvisitedDelawareinMayof 2022tocelebratethesuccessoftheprograminthestate.

—thathemustbegoofy,”shesaid,breaking intoawidegrin.

Craysoondevelopedcancer,andshe tookcareofhimasheunderwenttreatment andlearnedhowtotalk,eatandbreathe again.Herecovered,buteightmonthslater developedanaggingcough.Thecancerhad returnedandspreadtohislungs.Itwasterminal.Hewas27yearsold.Hediedfour daysaftertheyweremarried.

“Walkingherdowntheaisle,thatwas bittersweet.Thatprobablywasthemost specialeventforme,”herfathersaidquietly.

Then,herememberedtalkingtoher oncewhenshewasincollege,onChristmas break,gettingreadytogobacktoschool.

“ThepointatwhichIknewIhadfully embracedherwaswhenIwalkedherdown theaisleforherwedding,”hesaid.

InAugust2014,McBridemarriedAndrewCray,atransman.Whenshespokein BethanyBeachlastyear,shesaidthefirst Facebookmessagehesentwasarequestfor hertohavedinnerwithhim.

“Hesaidhethoughtwe’dgetalong swimmingly,andIthought,‘Whothehell says‘swimmingly’?Hemustbegoofy.’And thatisoneofmyrequirementsforapartner

“IwentintoherroomandIsaid,‘You know,Iamreallygoingtomissyou,’and shesaid,‘Thankyou,’andthensheasked mewhy.Isaid,‘BecauseeverytimeIget worriedorconcernedorfrightened,Icome intothisroomandIlookatyouandIsee howwellyou’redoing,andIfeelcomforted.’

“Andthatisthestoryofmylife withher.”

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June1-30

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

June1-Aug.10

TeenArtShow— Youthages12–18are invitedtoentertheiroriginal2D&3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibrary’s2024 TeenArtShow.Entrieswillbedi videdinto twodivisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocal professionalartists.Thepublicwillalso voteonPeople’sChoiceAwards.Prizes willbeawardedat5:30pmonWednesday,July24,andartworkwillbeondisplayintheTeenRoomJuly10–Aug.10. Artandentryformsmustbebroughtto thelibrarybefore3p.m.onJuly6.Guidelines/entryformsareavailableintheTeen Roomorbyvisiting https://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue ,BethanyBeach,DE19930

SummerReadingChallenge— Allages areinvitedtoearnprizesbyparticipating intheSouthCoastalLibrary’sSummer ReadingChallenge.Simplyread10hours betweenJune1andAug.6.SignupJune 1at

https://sussexcountyde.beanstack.org Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but thosewhocompleteonlineareeligiblefor raffleswithprizesvaluedat$50each! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE1993

June13

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

One-on-OneGenealogyHelp— Lookingto traceyourroots?Notsurehowtoget started?Nancy N.willwalkyouthroughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com,andgiveyou personalizedgenealogyassistanceusing U.S.databases.Free,90-minutesessionat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registration opensat2pmonFeb.8atthelibrary’s websiteatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

LivingShorelines101— Witherosionand theimpactsofsealevelriseeffectingour shorelines,wehavealottopro tect!This lecturebyDNREC’sOliviaAllreadwillcover thebasicsoflivingshorelinesandhowthey canbeusedtoprotectandimproveyour

property.Findoutaboutsampleprojectsin DE,availableresources,anduser-friendly tools.IttakesplaceatSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.Registrationisencouragedandset upbyDNREC.Visit www.southcoastal.lib.de.usformoreinformationandaregistrationlink.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyB each,DE19930302-858-5518.

AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351or visitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Anime/MangaClubHangOut— Come hangoutatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5 p.m.andreadsomeManga,watchsome Animeandchill.Th ey’veexpandedtheir mangasection!Comeinandcheckoutthe newvolumes!Registrationisnotrequired. Ages12+.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

June14

ChillOutMatinee— Enjoyafreeadventure movie(PGorPG-13)onSouthCoastalLibrary’sbigscreenat1p.m.withfreeice creamorItalianice.Visithttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall302-858-5518for movie title.Registrationencouraged,for

ages10-17.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FamilyFunNight— OceanViewChurchof ChristishostingafreeFamilyFunNighton thesecondFridayofeachmonththissummer,from6to8p.m.Therewillbefood, gamesforkidsandparents,prizesand more.

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat12:15p.m.andMs.Taylorfora30minutemusic&movementclassforchildren agedbirth-5yrs.St oryTimeiscurrently heldinthelibrary.Registrationisrequired. Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingthemat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

SummerReadingKick-offParty— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.fortheir summerreadingkick-offpartyintheLibrary!Therewillbedoorprizes,food, games,andregistrationforsummerreading,sobringyourwholefamily!Call3027 32-9351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOcto-

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ArtistscanreuseandrecycleoldmaterialintoanewworkofartwithRehobothArtLeagueguestartistGinny Barney,whowillteach“Repurposing CigarBoxes:ChooseYourOwnMotif,” aone-dayworkshop,onSaturday,June 15,from10a.m.to2p.m.

Participantswilltransformaplain cigarboxintoauniquepieceofart.Studentswillusespecialty-themedpapers, heavyadhesivesandotherembellishments,suchasknobs,torepurposea cigarboxintoadecorativeboxfor themselvesorasagift.Avarietyof themedpaperswillbeavailable.

“RepurposingCigarBoxes:ChoosingYourOwnMotif”withGinnyBarneyisavailableforstudentsata beginnerskilllevel,16orolder.Thecost oftheclassis$65formembersor$75 fornon-members.Visitrehobothartleague.orgorcall(302)227-8408, ext.112,toregister.

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MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost 166on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarines andNavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedin theCorps,livinginWorcesterorSussex Counties,arewelcometojointomeettheir fellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealog icalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestionsabout theirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailablefor research.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-

impaired persons,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.,Ge orgetown.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunityfor98 years.TheClubisanon-profitorganization, formedinfriendshipanddedicatedtocivic andcharitablepurposesandtheeducation ofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orif youareinterestedinattending,sendan emailtoth erese.r.gross@gmail.com.

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

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.For morein-

formation,callBrendanCrottyat(302)8583234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.

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

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWrit ers Guildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hourFreeWrite sessionintheconferenceroomattheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscan practicecreativewritinginafriendlyand nurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree. Formoreinformation,emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

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meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNav igators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/B iblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor, ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)8549262.

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

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBe thanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite,

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayof everymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalidea s.Meetingsare

Events

3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristian Church.InJuly,thegroupwillmeetonJuly 9instead.Everyoneiswelcome.Formore information,callBonnieat537-9440,or sendanemailtobonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

D agsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.M embers,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

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

BeachSingles— BeachSingles55-Plusis hostingaMeet&GreetonThursdaysat Nick’sinOceanCity,Md.,from4to6p.m. Formoreinformation,call(215)385-4993.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGl obal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare

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

VFWBreakfast— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Thecostis$14foradults,and$7forchildrenunder12.Themenufeaturesscrambledeggs,sausage,Frenchtoast, home-friedpotatoes,scrappl e,ham,chipped beefgravy,toast,pastries,juice,coffeeand tea.

Politics

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

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

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee

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Up to date, state of the art equipment

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat 6:30p.m.andallarew elcome.Information onmonthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundat sussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,notdropin,socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch02@gmail.comformore details.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p .m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally,thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from9:30to10:30a.m.,with instructorsHeatherMurphyandMicole Linehan.Thereisa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classesareopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis

holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-in fee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemail tozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImprovers areat11a.m.Formore information,call(302)227-2055.

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

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis

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

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetings lastforuptotwohours.Themeetingsbeginon June6,2024.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendan emailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhost RydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inat thechurc hthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike

Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

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

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownP ublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesday ofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

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

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ber.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m .,rainorshine.Themenuisone halfBBQchickenwithabagofpotato chipsfor$10,withassortedsoftdrinks andbottledwateravailablefor$1each.

FightFraud,ShredInstead— TheSouth CoastalLibrary,inpartnershipwithAARP Delaware,ishostingafreeshredding eventinthelibrary’sparkinglot,starting at10a.m.ThiseventispartofAARP’s fraudpreventioneffortsstatewide,andattendeeswillreceivefraudinformationand giveawayitems.Attendanceislimite dto thefirst250peoplewhoregister,and thereisa3-boxlimitpercar.Registration isavailableat https://events.aarp.org/ShredBethany. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-8585518.

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Museums/Displays

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

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubli conSaturdaysfrom11 a.m.to1p.m.Privatetoursareavailableby appointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15

ChickenSaladCarryout— TheBishopville(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartment Auxiliarywillbeholdingachickensalad carryoutatthemainstationfromnoonto 2p.m.Pintsofhomemadechickensalad willbeavailablefor$8.Pre-orderbyJune 7at(619)922 -9950.

June17

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathingtechniques,postures,andexercisesto promoteflexibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogabl ocks.Ifyou areunabletogetontotheflooreasily,do notworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereare optionsforall!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcome tojoinSouthCoastalLibr aryat3:30p.m. foramovienightsogooditshouldbecriminal!Eachmoviescreeningwillfeaturea moviebasedonatruecrimeorwillbea

maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothe museumisfree,andparkingisavailablein frontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnot handicap-accessible.Formoreinformation, visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com, andclickunder“Residents/History/Town Museum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonth throughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein

truecrimedocumentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,forages18andolder.Registration&filmtitleareavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Join Frankf ordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat 11a.m.forstorytellingandsongsatthe ParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeis opentoallages.Weatherpermitting,any cancellationswillbepostedonFrankford PublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting!Alll evelsarewelcometo attend.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

CraftsforAges10-17— Getoutofthe hotsunandchooseonecraftprojectto makefromavarietyofoptionsatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forages10-17.Registration Recommended,butwalk-insacceptedif spaceallows.Registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCo astal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,

OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.

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June18

iPadandAppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthissupport groupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,share tips,andaskquestions.Attendinpersonor viaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyB each,DE. ExploreanEstuary— MaddieFox,EnvironmentalEducationSpecialistwiththeCenter fortheInlandBayswillpresentaneducationalprogramsuitableforadultsand youngeradultsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Learnallaboutestuariesandtheirimportancetowater,wildlifeandourwayof life!Thisprogramwillfocusonhowestuariesactascriticalbuffersandhelpreduce pollutionandfloodingallwhileproviding habitatforspeciessuchashorseshoe crabs anddiamondbackterrapins!Registrationis encouragedandavailableontheirwebsite athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE

ShellDecoupage— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat1p.m.onJune18thatthe FrankfordLibraryforstep-by-stepinstruc-

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

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tionsasweguideyouthroughtheprocess ofdecoupage,usingnapkinsandgluing themontoseashellsandceramiccoasters.Theclassisgoodforallagesand thereisnoneedtobeanartisttocreate beautifulresults!Allthematerialswillbe provided,andit’sfree!Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting thematfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.Ifyouhaveaspecia l seashellorinterestingnapkins,feelfree tobringthemtotheclass.

PAWSforPeople— Readaloudtoafurry, friendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspire aloveofreadingatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.OfferedbyPAWSforPeople.Registrationrequired.Readersofall agesandstagesarewelcome.PAWSis currentlyheldatthelibrary.Call302732-9351orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordl ibrary.

June19

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

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor

casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat

frank ford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.TheyhavePS5,NintendoSwitch,andRetroConsoles.Ages 12andup.Parentsarewelcometoplay aswell!RegistrationRequired.Youcan signuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.usorcall302-732-9351. FindthemonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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 , one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody. Deeprelaxationandstressreleasealso included.Pleasebringayogamatand

foamblocks.Registrationopensat5:30 pmonJune13andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregist rationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Sip&Saunter— DelawareBotanicGardens ishostingSip&Saunter,from5to7p.m. Peoplecancomestrollthegardens,enjoy beerandwine,foodandmusic.Ticketscost $100forsinglemembers,$110forsingle non-members,$175forcouplemembers and$195forcouplenon-members.Reservationscanbemadeat delawaregardens.org/events BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Pass porttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheir culture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m. Story-timeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibr ary.

AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLi-

brary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351or visitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.toengage yourimaginationandbuildyo urlatestLego creation!Thisprogramisforages6andup. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BoardGames— Takeabeachbreakand playboardgamesincoolairconditioning atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Bring yourfriendsandmakenewones!Tonsof gamesavailable(includingnewones),but feelfreetobringyourfavoriteifyouwish. Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forage s1017.RegistrationRecommended,butwalkinsacceptedifspaceallows.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

June21

MagicwithMikeRose— MagicianMike Rosepresents“MagicalAdventures,”afree familyshowfilledwithimpossiblemagic tricks,off-the-wallcomedyandlotsofaudienceparticipation.Thisshowkicksoffthe library’s2024SummerReadi ngChallenge, “AdventureBeginsatYourLibraryatSouth

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CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Throughout theprogram,MikeRosewillreferencevariouschildren’sbooksandpromotelibrary useinafunandentertainingway.Parents mustaccompanychildren,andspaceis availableonafirst-come,first-servedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

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DIYTravelJournals— Inthisworkshopyou willmeetothertravelenthusiasts,chat aboutyour travels,anddecoratethecover andinsideofasmalljournalthatyoucan takewithyouonyournextadventureto documentyourtravels,heldatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Wewillalso haveaselectionofnewtravelbooksforyou tocheckouttoinspireyournextvacation! Free,forAges16+.Registrationisrequired andavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.orbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Librar y,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FenwickFlicks— FenwickFlicksispresentingaviewingofthemovieLuca!on BayardStreetatthebeach.Theevening kicksoffat8p.m.withfun-filledgames hostedbytheTown’slifeguards.The moviebeginsatdusk.Bringyourblankets andbeachchairs.Theraindateisthefollowingday,June22.

BlockParty— SalemChurchishosting theirMonthlyBlockPartyfrom6to8p.m. Therewillbefood,outdoorgamesand more.Thisisafree,fa mily-friendlyevent. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat sumc.comorcall(302)436-8412.

EcoClub— DelawareBotanicGardensis hostingafreeEco-Club-BuzzPollination Classat11:30a.m.Membersareadmittedfree,andnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andyoungerare admittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationscanbemadeonlineat delawaregardens.org/events.

June21-27

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–-17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreecraftkittodecorate eitheraboomerangorahackysack.Free, availablewhilesupplieslast.Youthmust pickupkitsthemselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June22

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisone halfB BQchickenwithabagofpotato chipsfor$10,withassortedsoftdrinks andbottledwateravailablefor$1each.

DemocratPicnic— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteeis hostingitsannualpicnicatOceanView’s JohnWestParkfromnoonto3p.m.For tickets,visitthematdeldems38.org. BarbecueFundraiser— BetaSigmaPhi PreceptorOmegaChapter&DoricLodge #30A.F.&A.M.ishostingabarbecue fundraiserat35476AtlanticAve.,inMil-

lville,from11a .m.to2p.m.Chicken platterscost$15,andincludesmacaroni, bakedbeans,rollandadrink.Desserts arealsoavailable.Proceedssupportlocal charities.

June24

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathingtechniques,postures,andexercisesto promotefl exibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyou areunabletogetontotheflooreasily,do notworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereare optionsforall!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat 11a.m.forstorytellingandsongsatthe ParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeis opentoallages.Weatherpermitting,any cancellationswillbepostedonFrankford PublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— Joi nFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

BoardGames— Takeabeachbreakand playboardgamesincoolairconditioning atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Bring yourfriendsandmakenewones!Tonsof gamesavailable(includingnewones),but feelfreetobringyourfavoriteifyouwish. Free,allmaterialsprovided. Forages1017.RegistrationRecommended,butwalkinsacceptedifspaceallows.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

June25

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m. Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.A ges5and older.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us DungeonsandDragonsforBeginners— Comelearnhowtoplaythe5theditionof Dungeons&DragonsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat1pm.Noexperiencenecessary. Thiswillbeasix-weeklongClass/Campaign forages7-16.Noadultparticipantswillbe acceptedatthistime.Formoreinformation onouryear-roundD& Dprogrammingplease contacttheprogram'scoordinator,Philip

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

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

Monday, June 17

Lights, Camera, Crime! 3:30—5:00 pm

Join us for a movie night so fun it should be criminal!

Each month, we’ll be screening a different true crime documentary or movie based on a true crime.

Tuesday, June 18

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

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

Explore an Estuary w/the Inland Bays 2—3:00 pm

Learn all about estuaries and their importance to water, wildlife & our way of life!

Wednesday, June 19

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Please return items to the outdoor book drop during this time.

Thursday, June 20

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm

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

Board Games for Ages 10—17 2—4:00 pm

Take a beach break and play board games in cool air conditioning. Bring your friends and make new ones!

Friday, June 21

Summer Reading Kick-Off Magic Show 10:30—11:30 am

Magician Mike Rose’s new show, “Magical Adventures” is created specifically for libraries and is designed to perfectly complement the 2024 Summer Reading theme.

DIY Travel Journals 3:30—4:30 pm

Meet other travel enthusiasts, chat about our travels, & decorate the cover and inside of a small journal that you can take on your next adventure to document your travels!

Pokémon are loose at the library this summer! Explore inside and around the library to find them and win a prize once you've found them all! All ages welcome to participate. No registration required.

South Coastal Library

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June26

MermaidStoryTime— JointheChesapeakeMermaidasshebringsherenchantingshowtotheSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m,captivatingaudienceswithtales fromthebayandintroducingthemtoher fascinatingwildlifecompanions.Immerse yourselfinaninteractivestorytim e,and makethemostofVIPsessionsoffering memorablephotoopportunities.Youradventureincludesstorytelling,movement,song, baycreaturesignlanguage,anddelightful encounterswiththemermaid’swildlife friends.Free,forBirthtoAge5.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

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

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB

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Fit&Fun— Workyourwholebodywi tha combinationofmuscletoningandmovements.Allskilllevelsarewelcomeat frankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.For ages18+.Chairoptionavailable.Youcan attendanyorallsessions,butpleaseregisterforeachdaythatyouarecoming. Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingthemat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. EscapeRoom— Grabyourfamilyand friendsandtrySouthCoastalLib rary’s camping-themedescaperoomfrom1to 6:30p.m!Youonlyhave20minutesto solveit!Forages8-Adult.Registration Required.Visitthelibraryorcall302858-5518toregisterforatimeslot. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June27

Zoo-2-U— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.EvansParkinMillville,DEforaspecial programwiththeSalisburyZoo!Zoo-2-U featuresthreeoftheSalisbury Zoo'sanimal friendsandsharestheirbackgroundsand whatmakesthemunique!Idealforfamilies. Registrationisrequiredandopensat4pm onJune13athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Pleaseregister eachpersoninyourparty.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 YinYangYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafreeonehouryinyangyogaclassthatcombines

activemovements andpostureswithlonger heldpassivestretchestoenergizethebody andfocusthemindwhilealsocreatinga senseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(Not thesameasGentleFlowYoga.)Pleasebring ayogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Registrationopensat 5:30p.m.onJune20athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 WildflowerPressClass— FourAcresLivingispresentingaFreeWildflowerPress ClassatDelawareBotanicGardensat 11:30a.m.Membersareadmittedfree, andnon-memberspaya$15admission free.Children16andyoungerareadmittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult. Reservationscanbemadeonlineat delawaregardens.org/events.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat1 1a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniq uestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheir

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AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351or vis itthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

EscapeRoom— Grabyourfamilyand friendsandtrySouthCoastalLibrary’s camping-themedescaperoomfrom10 a.m.to4p.m!Youonlyhave20minutes tosolveit!Forages8-Adult.Registration Required.Visitthelibraryorcall302858-5518toregisterforatimeslot. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://south coastal.lib.de.us

June28

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

FreeMeadowDirectorTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaFree MeadowDirectorToura t2p.m.Members areadmittedfree,andnon-memberspay a$15admissionfree.Children16and youngerareadmittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationscanbe madeonlineat delawaregardens.org/events.

June28-July3

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreewatercolorpainting kit.Free,availablewhilesupplieslast.Youth mustpickupkitsthemselves.SouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBe ach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June29

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillbehostingtheirsummerbakesaleintheWesleyHall,nexttothe church,from8to10:30-isha.m.Therewill behomemadecakes,pies,cookiesand sweettreats.Allproceedsgotosupport localmissionprojects.MillvilleUnited MethodistChurchislocatedat36405Club HouseRd.

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDa yweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisone halfBBQchickenwithabagofpotato chipsfor$10,withassortedsoftdrinks andbottledwateravailablefor$1each.

July3

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

July6

TownBonfire— TheTownofFenwickIsland ishostingaTownBonfirefrom7to10p.m. Therewillbethewarmthofthefire’s flames,alongwiththecamaraderieofthe communityaspeoplegatheraroundthe bonfireforaneveningoflaughter,funand gameswiththeTown’slifeguards,while dancingtotheDJ’smusic.Thereisanopportunitytobidonuniquebasketsandother itemsgenerouslydonatedbylocalbusinesses,anda50-50raffle.Therewillalso bethelimited-editioncommemorativetshir tsavailableforpurchaseattheevent.

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNational GuardtrainingsiteonRoute1from8:30 a.m.to3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuis onehalfBBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor$10,withassortedsoft drinksandbottledwateravailablefor$1 each.

BearTrapDunesParade— Theannual BearTrapDunesParadewillbeheldat11 a.m.Theeventisopentothepublic.

July10

SummerBibleStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy

IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardwalkfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup!

July11

NotableBooks— TheCoastalGeorgetown AAUWALANotableBookClubwillmeetat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoonto discussGeraldineBrooks’“Horse.”

July12

FamilyFunNight— OceanViewChurchof ChristishostingafreeFamilyFunNighton thesecondFridayofeachmonththissummer,from6to8p.m.Therewillbefood, gamesforkidsandparents,prizesand more.

July12-13

AntiquesandHomeDécor— The64th AnnualLewesAntiques&HomeDécor Show&SaleisatBethelUnitedMethodist Churchfrom10a.m.to5p.m.onFriday, and10a.m.to3p.m.onSaturday.Admissionis$5,whichallowsadmissionfor bothdays.

July13

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisone halfBBQchickenwithabagofpotato chipsfor$10,withassortedsoftdrinks andbottledwateravailablefor$1each.

OldTimer’sDayreturningtoSelbyville

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 sponsoredbyMountaireFarms,local

SeasideJewishCommunityannouncedthisweekthatitisbringing folkmusicianJohnMcCutcheonto performatitsthirdannualsummer concertincoastalDelaware.

TheeventwilltakeplaceonSunday, July21,atEpworthUnitedMethodist ChurchonHollandGladeRoadinRehobothBeach,at7p.m.

“Wearedelightedtobebringing thisnationallyacclaimedmusicianto

artisans,adunktanksponsoredby David,Bowen&Friedel,indoorrollerskatingandahistoricwalkingtour throughdowntownSelbyvillesponsored byNorthwesternMutual.

Backagain,thepop-upbeergarden benefittingtheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Company,sponsoredbyBanksWines &Spirits,willlastfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.,allowingfestivalattendeestoenjoy abeverageastheytakeinthefestivities oftheday.

SalemUnitedMethodistChurch willhostrollerskatingattheirindoor rink($1skaterental),andadditional children’sactivities,includinginflatables sponsoredbytheMcDonaldsofSelbyville,willalsobefeaturedonChurch Avenue.Freefiretruckrides,courtesyof

RehobothBeach,”saidSeasideJewish CommunityPresidentLawrence Krevor.

McCutcheonhasbeendelighting audienceswithliveperformancesand recordingsfordecades.ThelateJohnny Cashreferredtohimas“themostimpressivemulti-instrumentalistIever heard.”

AtaMcCutcheonshow,alongwith storytellingandfun,listenerswillhear

the SelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany, willalsobeofferedfrom11a.m.to2 p.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 awardsgoingtothetop25vehiclessubmittedforjudging,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.

themastermusicianplayhammered dulcimer,banjo,piano,harmonica,guitarandmore.Hiscatalogofsongs spans44albums,sixGrammynominations,andnumerousawardsandaccolades,includingrecognitionbyFolk Alleyofhissong“Christmasinthe Trenches”as“oneofthe100essential folksongs.”

Seasidebeganatraditionofbringing summerconcertstocoastalDelaware when,in2022,ithostedthesix-mana cappellabandSix13,whichperformed atCapeHenlopenPerformingArts

Theater.Theeventprovedsosuccessful thatin2023Seasidebroughtanother group,NefeshMountain,whichperformedatEpworthUnitedMethodist Church.

Ticketscost$36peradult,$18for youth18oryounger,andfreeforchildren6oryounger,andareavailableon Seaside’swebsite,atseasidejewishcommunity.com.Allseatsaregeneraladmission.

MoreinformationaboutMcCutcheoncanbefoundonhiswebsite atfolkmusic.com.

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FRIDAY

Back to the Future

(60) AMC 8 p.m.

From the past to the future and back again, the entirety of this time-traveling franchise plays in a massive, DeLorean-loving marathon that first joins teen Marty (Michael J. Fox) as he travels back in time to 1955, finding his parents in high school.

Greatest @Home Videos: Father’s Day Edition (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Cedric the Entertainer is back as host with this Father’s Day edition. Dad is used to getting the short end of the stick when it comes to gifts, love and to-do lists. But when the cameras are rolling, dad is in his element. Just don’t show mom.

SATURDAY

Find My Country House (23) A&E 12 p.m.

Lifestyle expert Trish Suhr hosts this series premiere filled with homebuyers looking for their perfect country home. From farmhouses to cute cottages, they’re searching for architectural works of art that feed their souls and need mowing.

WNBA Basketball (7) WMDT 3 p.m.

The Las Vegas Aces are working on solidifying a dynasty after two straight championship titles with superstar A’ja Wilson. But the New York Liberty, along with Breanna Stewart, is looking to capture their first title as they visit Michelob ULTRA Arena.

SUNDAY

The 77th Annual Tony Awards (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Ariana DeBose hosts this 77th annual tribute to all Broadway has to offer, including powerhouse categories such as Best Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Revival of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical, as well as various Best Performance categories.

Grantchester on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

As the year turns to 1961, big changes are coming to the Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester. When Rev. Will (Tom Brittney) receives a surprising offer, he contemplates his options. But first, he must help Geordie (Robson Green) with an investigation.

D.I. Ray (N)(SP) MPT by Request (19) TNT (:55) <++ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ('19) Mark Hamill, Adam Driver,Carrie Fisher. The Lazarus Project (N) (:05) The Lazarus Project (:10) < Star Wars: Last Jedi (21) FX (4:00) < Star Wars: Force Awa <+++ Star Wars: The Last Jedi ('17)Carrie Fisher,Adam Driver,Mark Hamill. <++ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (22) LIFE < Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story ('24) < Danger in the Dorm ('24)Bethenny Frankel.(P) (:05) < The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story ('21) (23) A&E (5:30) <++ Central Intelligence ('16) Dwayne

MONDAY

Name That Tune (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

One lucky contestant will turn countless hours putting together the perfect Spotify playlists into a life-changing grand prize in the latest edition of this classic music game show revival. Will their music knowledge be enough to outlast the competition?

Below Deck Mediterranean (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Capt. Sandy Yawn and the Mustique are back for a brand-new season of adventures throughout the Mediterranean. With a whole new crew boarding the 180-foot yacht for the first time, Capt. Yawn will have her hands full dealing with all the drama.

The Great American Recipe (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

With eight new home cooks, two new judges and one new location to call home, this popular cooking competition is back and looking better than ever for its Season 3 premiere. This season is set on Nashville’s stunning 350-acre Green Door Gourmet farm.

TUESDAY

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

During this brand-new episode, Flagler utilizes the SWAT equipment to infiltrate an infamously known drug house. On the road, a car pursuit leads to the arrest of a man detained on the suspicion of holding drugs, and a man is pulled over for a second DUI.

Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

The premiere of this three-part series tells the story of disco. From its rise to its fall, this episode examines the roots of disco and how it sprang from a desire for inclusion, awareness and freedom among minority communities in New York City.

Password (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

In this version of the iconic word-guessing game following the likes of “Password Plus” and “Super Password,” celebrities team up with everyday contestants to play along. This week, Wiz Khalifa and Jimmy Fallon join the fun.

WEDNESDAY

Dynamic Planet (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

This new docuseries, filmed over three years, scours all seven continents to meet the extraordinary people and animals on the front line of global warming. Just how will they prepare for the coming ice melt in the Arctic, Antarctic and the Himalayas?

Let’s Make a Deal Primetime (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

Costumed contestants compete for cash and prizes in each and every episode of this energetic, primetime game show. This week, Wayne Brady welcomes players to take part in the Diamond Jubilee episode, honoring the 60th anniversary of the show.

Murder at the Motel (23) A&E 10 p.m.

In 2016, officers from the Baltimore police department responded to a call regarding a deceased man found at the Deluxe Plaza Motel. US Navy Veteran Edward Yesaitis was found dead by the cleaning crew, and required a team to solve his brutal passing.

THURSDAY

MLB Baseball (5) FOX (69) WTXF 7 p.m.

As part of the MLB’s salute to the Negro baseball leagues in observance of Juneteenth, the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants play at the oldest professional baseball park in the United States, Rickwood Field in Fairfield, Ala.

World’s Funniest Animals (3) CW 9:30 p.m.

With all the wild, wacky and whimsical animal videos available on the internet, distilling the funniest ones into 30 minutes is a tough task. Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Carmen Hodgson, Devon Werkheiser and Daniel Curtis Lee provide commentary.

Inmate to Roommate (23) A&E 10 p.m. They may have paid their debt to society, but will they pay their share of the rent? Welcoming members of the public allow recently released inmates to move into their homes as they transition back into the general public.

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Salem Church

Welcome Home!

35175 Roxana Rd. Frankford, 19945 RiverOnline.Church

Lead Pastor Bryan Sells

Saturday 6 pm

8:30 Informal Service

9:45 Contemporary Service

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Traditional Worship

Pastor Blair Hall SUNDAY

Sunday 9 & 11 am River Kids Sat. 6 pm & Sun.9 am Friday 6-8 pm Momentum, a group for Teens

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

Church

Ocean View Presbyterian Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 am

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM

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

Pastor Terry Dougherty WE CHOOSE WELCOME

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

Pastor Terry Dougherty

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheMillsborosoccerphenom hasreturnedtoDelaware,andhe willresumeanemergingNCAADivisionIcareerinhishomestate.

JordanIllian,theIndianRiver HighSchoolsoccerstandoutand career-goalscoringleader,willbegin studying,trainingandplayinginthe BlueHens’blue-and-whitethisfall.

Thehighly-recruitedtalentwho spenthisfreshmanseasonatthe UniversityofSouthCarolinahas transferredtotheUniversityof Delaware.

“WhatledmetotheUniversity ofDelawarewereseveralissuesat myformerschoolthatmadeita toxicenvironment,”saidIllian.“And Ididn’twanttobeapartofitanymore.”

Illiandeclinedtoelaborateon thatstatement.

Rather,heemphasizedthepositives—specificallythathewasanxioustojoinseveralfriendsatUD withwhomhehadplayedforhis clubteam,SportingDelaware.

“Theytoldmethatthey’denjoyedtheirfirstyearattheUniversityofDelaware,”Illiansaid.“When ImetthecoachesatUD, Ireally likedthem.Theymademefeelvaluedaboutmyself,andtheyhadaset planandgoalsthatreallycaughtmy soccerIQ.Wesharedthesamebeliefsforthegame.”

IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ andboys’headcoachBrandtMais confirmedthatthelocalsoccercommunity“isveryexcitedaboutJordan transferringtoUD.ThereissomethingveryspecialaboutourRiver SoccerandIRHSprograms’toptalentshowcasinghisgameinourback yard,”saidMais.“IknowJordanis proudabouthishomegrownroots. RepresentingDelawareatthecollegiatelevelseemslikeaperfectfitfor him.”

‘Heishardworkingandhumble’

TheUniversityofDelawarehead coach’seyeslitupwhenhesawJordanIllian’snameemergeonthe transferportal.

“Wewereveryinterestedinhim,”

IRsocceralumIlliantransferstoUniversityofDelaware

saidTommyMcMenemy.“Heis hardworkingandhumble,andhe hasalotofattributestoaddtoour roster.Wepursuedaddinghimto ourteamand,fortunately,itworked out.Wetalkedtohis[Sporting Delaware]teammatesandaformer coach,andwelikedwhatweheard.”

AlthoughIllianhasyettopracticewithorplayfortheBlueHens, McMenemysaidhealreadyhasa goodsenseofwherehewillfit withinhisteam.

“We’reveryhappytoaddJordan toourroster,”saidthecoach.“We typicallyusethetransferportalto accentuateourroster,butnottodefineit—webelieveinthefour-year modelforourstudent-athletes.”

WhenIllian’snameappearedon theportal,McMenemyandhis coachingstaffrealizedtheyhadalreadyrecruitedseveralofhisSport-

ingDelawareteammates.

“Wetalkedtothoseplayers,and wespokewithsomeoftheindividualswhohadcoachedhim,”hesaid. “Wethinkhewillexcelontheleft sideasanattackingleftbackorunderneathatmidfield.Wehavean experiencedanddeepteam,andhe willhelpusasanattackingthreat. Wewon’taskhimtodosomething he’snotcomfortablewith.”

IllianwilljoinaUniversityof Delawaresidethatcompiledanimpressive9-4-6won-lost-tiedmark in2023.TheBlueHenswere2-2-3 intheCoastalAthleticConference. IntheCAA’spost-seasontournament,theHensdefeatedNo.5 Drexel,4-2inpenaltykicksbefore sufferingaseason-ending4-1setbacktoNo.1seedHofstra.

AtSouthCarolina,Illianenergizedthe2023Gamecocks,who

finishedwithanoverallwon-losttiedmarkof6-9-3.In18appearances,including10starts,he finishedtiedforthirdinbothgoals andassists,withthreeeach,andhe wasthethird-leadingpointsman withnine.

Asafour-yearvarsitystarterat IndianRiver,Illianusedhisexplosiveleftfoottoscore65goalsand leadtheGreen&Goldtothe2020 DIAADivisionIIstatesoccer championship.

“Ithinkit’sagreatopportunity forJordantoplayinhishomestate afterprovinghimselfatSouthCarolina,wherehewonastartingrole inthelastsixgames,”saidSteve Kilby,whocoachedIllianduringthe standout’sfirstthreeyearsatIRHS. “PlayingatDelawarewillaffordhis familybetteropportunitiestosupporthimashecontinueshiscollege career.IlookforwardtotheopportunitytoseehimplayfortheBlue Hens.”

“Wewereveryimpressedwith Jordan’spastseasonatUSC,”said Mais.“It’snoteasymakingthat transitionfromhighschooland youthclubballtothecollegelevel. Heprovedthathecancompeteand beamajorcontributorattheDivisionIlevel.Hehasbeenagreatrole modelforourplayersandhasrepresentedourprogramwell.

“Now,hisformerIRteammates, theRiverSoccercommunityandI aredelightedfortheopportunities towatchhisgamesliveinNewark viastreamingonESPNPlus,”added Mais.“You’lldefinitelybeseeinga lotofhometownsupportforJordan duringtheapproachingcollegesoccerseason.”

Illianhasconsiderablyshortened thetraveltimeanddistanceto watchhishomegamesforacheeringsectionhighlightedbyhis mother,TammieIllian,father,Chip Illian,oldersisterLaurenIllian, girlfriendAbbeyGrayandolder brotherJustinIllian.

“Ihadareallygoodfreshman seasonin2023thathelpedmakea benchmarkformetokeeppushing forimprovementinmyplay,”Illian concluded.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

OutgoingIndianRiverHigh Schoolseniortwo-wayfootball linemanAustinGrisewillparticipateintheBlue-GoldAll-Star FootballGameonFriday,June21, attheUniversityofDelawarefootballstadium.

Ticketsforthe7p.m.opening kickoffareavailableonline athttps://bluehens.evenue.net/ events/BCC-DFRC.

Grise,oneofthekeyleadersof theIndians’offensiveanddefensive lines,isoneof72playerswhowere selectedforthe68thannualevent. He willparticipateasamemberof theGoldteam,whichisdesignated asthevisitingsquad.Inall,48 Delawareschoolswillberepresentedbystudentsparticipatingas footballplayers,cheerleaders,band membersandstudentambassadors.

Asanoffensivecenter,Grise earnedSecondTeamAllDistrict 1AhonorsafteranchoringanoffensivelinethatenabledtheIndianstorushfor2,614yardswhile protectinghisquarterbackandyounger brother,sophomoreDylanGrise.

As adefensivelineman,Grisemade 49tackles,including35solostops,nine tacklesforlostyardage,onesackanda forcedfumble.

headcoachoftheGoldteamand JohnReedofCaravelAcademyto beheadcoachoftheBluesquad. GoldteamassistantsareWoodbridge’sDomTrotta,J.D.Messeck andBrandonDooley,EstonEnnis fromSussexTechnicalHigh SchoolandPatrickMoffittfrom St.Andrew’sSchool.Assistantsfor theBlueteamareCaravelAcademy’sDaveWillard,MattRiceand JohnSmith,RahsaanMatthews fromHowardHighSchoolof TechnologyandJohnBellacefrom ArchmereAcademy.

Proceedsfromthegameandall otherDFRCfundraisingeventsare usedtosupportprogramsthatenrichthelivesofDelawarecitizens with intellectualdisabilities.Since 1956,DFRChasdistributedmore than$6.4millioningrantfunding toorganizationsthroughoutthe statethatshareitsmission.More informationisavailableonlineat theDFRCwebsite atwww.dfrc.orgorbycallingthe DFRCofficeat(302)454-2730.

Hisoutstandingdefensiveplay helpedleadaunitthatheldeightofits 12opponentsto14pointsorless. AustinGrisehelpedtheIndiansrecord oneofthebestfootballseasonsin schoolhistory.TheyreachedtheDIAA playoffsforthethirdstraightseason, beforelosinginthesemi-finalstoeventualstatechampionTatnall.Theirfivegame winningstreakwasthefootball program’slongestsincethe2012playoff

team’sseven-gamestringofsuccess.In addition,theGreen&Gold’seightvictorieswerethemostinaseasonsince that2012teamwent9-3,losingto eventualstatechampCaravelAcademy.

Griseandeachoftheotherhigh schoolparticipantswillhavetheopportunitytobematchedasbuddieswith childrenandyoungadultswhohaveintellectualdisabilities,throughthe Hand-in-Handprogram,whichiscelebratingits50thanniversaryin2024.

TheeventhelpsspreadtheDelaware FoundationReachingCitizensDisabilities’messageofdiversity,acceptanceand abilitiesthroughouttheirschoolsand communities.

DFRCandtheDelawareInterscholasticFootballCoachesAssociation (DIFCA)haveselectedMarvinDooley ofWoodbridgeHighSchoolasthe

Since1956,theDFRCBlueGoldAll-StarFootballGamehas helpedtoraisefundsforDelawareorganizationsandprogramsthatbenefit Delawarecitizenswithintellectualdisabilities.

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith

OldeTymersSoftballLeagueplaysinWeek6

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague lastweekwrappedupitsWeek6games involvingathletes60orolder.Games wereplayedonTuesday,June4, Wednesday,June5,andThursday,June 6,ontheChurchofGodfieldsnearthe intersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.

Herearetheresultsfromgamesthat wereplayedTuesday,June4.

•Warren’sStation6,GiantofMillville5

MiguelIzquierdodrilledtwohome runs,JohnMartindroveinthewinning run,andHowardPapersmackedthree hits andshowcasedgreatdefensiveplay atfirstbase.

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle17, TouchofItaly9

TheTurtlescoredninerunsinthe eighthinning.EdRushandPatSullivanhadfourhitseach,whilePaul Schaffran,GuyBurdandKeithAtkins eachsmackedthreesafetiesforthevictors.RobThortonmadeseveralgreat defensiveplays,whileBarryMederrick pacedtheTOIhittingattack.

•TownofSelbyville8,LogoMotive 7

JoeWroblewskiwent3-for-3,and DickMullinsdroveinthegame-winning runasTOSscoredsixrunsinthe seventhframe.

•BeachDetailing13,AmericanLegionPost249

TomTokarzwent4-for-4withtwo RBIs,whileGradyMeredithandFrank Powerseachwent2-for-3attheplate. TheLegion’sDaveCollins,Mick Wolfe,RussBufflap,RayMyersand RodMurphyeachmadeexcellentdefensiveplays.

•EdwardJonesInvestments20,AtlanticOrthopaedics15

GregWardrippedthreehits,Rick Cornacchinihitathree-runhomerun and DickCarothers,MikeKrieg,John Engelmeyer,BruceBerard,RussBufflap,JohnMontagueandDickMullins eachhadtwohitsforthewinners. GordyKurtz,JoeOswald,DaveBoyajianandWallySiegfriedeachhadtwo hitsforAtlantic.

•DiamondbladeTileworks14, CoastalChiropractic6

DennisAyerswent3-for-3and SteveDiLouiewas2-for-3withadoubleforCoastal.

Herearetheresultsfromgamesthat wereplayedlastWednesday,June5.

•TownofSelbyville19,Giantof Millville6

EachTOSplayerrippedtwohits, andCarmanRiverawas3-for-4,with twodoubles.

•AmericanLegionPost2810,B&E

TireAlignment9

BradGeistandBarryMederrick eachrippedtwohits,andeightLegion playersdroveinruns.B&E’sDaveJanuchowskihadfourhitsandtwoRBIs.

•AmericanLegionPost2412,Warren’sStation6

JohnPalmisano,MickWolfe,Rod Murphy,JohnEngelmeyerandRuss Bufflapeachhadthreehits,while PitcherBuckyWickleingotthewin. Miguel Isquierdohitatwo-runhome run,andSteveCareyaddedathree-run inside-the-parkdingerforWS.

•CommunityBankDelaware13, MillsboroBowlingLanes6

ChuckGriffin,BillArdito,Kevin McCabeandJamieAlzineachsmacked twohits,andpitcherKevinMcCabe earnedthewin.

Herearetheresultsfromgamesthat wereplayedlastThursday,June6.

•B&ETire&Alignment13,Beach Detailing6

B&Escoredfiverunsinthefirstinning,andpitcherRickDuncanmadeit standup.DaveJanachowski,AndyDiGiammo,LouFredericoandDuncan eachsmackedthreehits,whileMike Novialeggedoutatriple.Bill Straughan,LarryRedding,ChuckCorriganandTomTokarzeachcontributed twohitsforBD.

•DiamondbladeTileworks10,AtlanticOrthopaedics5

ThehotbatsofTomFaulknerand BillArditopacedthewinners.Gordy Kautz,DaveBoyajian,JoeOswald, WallySiegfriedandCharlieWaselewski eachrippedtwohitsforAO.

•CoastalChiropractic12,CommunityBankDelaware7

KammLodgewent3-for-3witha triple,whileFrankSicaandRichPeccia alsoeachwent3-for-3forCoastal.

•AmericanLegionPost2813,EdwardJonesInvestments5

Thewinnersscoredfiverunsinthe topofthefirstandneverlookedback. EJ’sMikeMcClatchey,MikeKrieg, JohnEngelmeyerandRuddBufflap eachrippedtwohits.

•TouchofItaly12,LogoMotive6 BobSchnurandSteveColeneach rippedthreehits,whileRobThornton excelleddefensivelyforthevictors.

• TheOriginalGreeneTurtle13, MillsboroBowlingLanes10 EdRushandRickCornacchinieach drilledthreehitsforthewinners.Chuck Emersondroveinfourruns,whileSteve Ungerwent2-for-3forMBL.

Theleaguewillcontinuetoaccept newplayerregistrationsthroughoutthe season.Formoreinformation,visitthe OTSwebsite.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Pickleballisasportthathasbeengrowinginpopularityinrecentyears.Ithaseven becomemoremainstreaminthesepartsof theDelmarvaPeninsula,foryoungandold alike.

Withthatriseininterest,theDelaware DeafSeniorCitizens(DDSC)organizationwillbehostingaPickleballatthe BeachTournamentinOceanPines,Md., onSept.14-15,attheOceanPinesRacquetCenter.Playersandsponsorsarenow beingsoughtfortheevent,whichwillbenefittheDDSC.

TheDDSCwasestablishedin2015to helpsupportthegrowingdeafpopulation inthesouthernareaofDelaware.Theorganizationisa501(c)(3)non-profit,soall financialcontributionsaretax-deductible. Thegroupadvocatesforitsmemberswith regardstofitness,aging,healthcare,and communicationaccessibility.

“WithBabyBoomerstransitioninginto retirement,wemustexpandourprograms

Smithrecognizedas LVCstudent-athlete

PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof morethan200student-athleteswho competedfortheFlyingDutchmen duringtheSpring2024season. Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,ispursuingabachelor’s degreeincomputerscienceand mathematicsandphysics.

Smithwasamemberofthemen’s track-and-fieldteam.TheLebanon ValleyCollegemen’soutdoortrackand-fieldteamrecentlywrappedupa historicseason,winningtheprogram’sfirstMiddleAtlanticConference(MAC)OutdoorTrack&Field ChampionshiponMay4.

GraduatestudentZachReedwas honoredbytheMACforhisbigseasonwiththeTrackAthleteofthe Yearaward,whileheadcoachMelissa BylerwasnamedtheCoachofthe YearandJamesO’Brienwasselected astheAssistantCoachoftheYear. Theprogramwasalsorecognizedfor itsperformancesattheMACChampionships,with11All-MAChonors. Additionally,theDutchmenwere representedattheNCAADivision IIIOutdoorTrack&FieldNational Championshipsbyjavelinthrower IanPaul.

AmemberoftheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(NCAA) DivisionIII,UnitedCollegiate HockeyConference(UCHC),EasternCollegeAthleticConference (ECAC),andMiddleAtlanticConference(MAC),LebanonValley Collegeoffers26sports.

MoreinformationaboutLVC Athleticsisavailableatgodutchmen.com.

andservicestosustainourfinancialstability,”representativessaid.

Alltold,theeventwillprovideopportunitiesforindividualstoconnectdeafpeople incommunitiesaroundDelaware,MarylandandVirginia.Theweekendeventwill alsofeatureclinicsforanyonewhowishes tolearnthegame.

TheDDSCisexpectingroughly100 playerstosignupforthePickleballatthe BeachTournament,andsponsorswillget exposurefortheirsupport.TheDDSC’s website,socialmediaplatformsandvisual advertisementswillacknowledgeallsponsorsfortheevent.

Formoreinformationontheevent, contactBillyBowman atbillybowman25@gmail.com.

Whatispickleball?

Forthosewhodon’tknowthehistoryof thegame,pickleballwasinventedalmost50 yearsagoin1965onBainbridgeIslandnear Seattle,Wash.Therewerethreedads—Joel Pritchard,BillBellandBarneyMcCallum, whosekidswereboredwiththeirusualsummertimeactivities—whoarecreditedwith creatingthegame.

Sincethen,pickleballhasevolvedfrom theoriginalhandmadeequipmentandsimple rulesintoapopularsportthroughoutthe UnitedStatesandCanada.Thegameisalso growinginternationallyaswell,withmany countriesinEuropeandAsiaaddingcourts. Thesporthashadtournamentsthathave alsobeenshowcasedonESPN.

Pickleballisdesignedasafun,socialand friendlyactivity.Therulesarequitesimple,

anditiseasyforbeginnerstolearn.Beginnerscanquicklydevelopintofast-paced, competitiveplayers.

Apickleballcourtisthesamesizeasa doublesbadmintoncourt,whichmeasures20 by44feet.Inpickleball,thesamecourtis usedforbothsinglesanddoublesplay.The heightofthenetis36inchesatthesidelines and34inchesinthemiddle.Thecourt’slines areplacedsimilartoatenniscourt,withright andleftserviceareas,aswellasa7-footnonvolleyzoneinfrontofthenet,referredtoas the“kitchen.”Courtscanbemadespecifically forpickleball,orexistingtennisorbadminton courtscanbealteredtoallowforplay.

Themostimportantthingfornewplayers torememberisto“stayoutofthekitchen.”

Formoreinformationortolearnhowto playthegameofpickleball,checkoutthe websiteatusepickleball.org.

GuardiansbytheSea

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaSeaColony BeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m. to5:30p.m.throughJune14and fromSept.3throughOct.14,and10 a.m.to6p.m.fromJune15through Sept.2.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelse aroundthemonthebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping,talkingorjust takinginthemagicalsaltair,the GuardiansbytheSeaarereadyto springintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand, theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyes remainontheswimmersinthesurf evenwhiletheyaresippingand chewingforsustenanceduringthe

longbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhohave theabilitytorescueswimmersin need.

TheCoastalPointisonceagain spotlightingoneoftheseGuardians bytheSeawithabeachlifeguard featurestoryeachweekduringthe season.

Rescuesfromaripcurrent

Hewasbeingtakenouttosea. Theyoungchildwasstruggling insideadangerous,deadlyripcurrent.

Fortunately,ChasePr attwasright onpoint.

Heimmediatelyrecognizedthe dangeroussituation.

PrattandstandpartnerMarlan McElroyalertlyresponded. ThedynamicduoofSeaColony BeachPatrollifeguardswasquickly joinedbycolleagueElizabethFry. Thetrioquicklyracedintothesurf

PaulKarestopresentinauguralRock‘n’RollRun

PaulKares,anonprofitthatsupportsyoungperformersandculinary artists,willholdthefirstRock’n’Roll Runat8a.m.onSaturday,June15,at HudsonFieldsinMilton.Proceeds willhelpfundachildren’ssinger-songwritingandcookingworkshopseries beginninginAugust.

“It’schallengingtopursueacareer inthearts,andsooften,youngpeople getdiscouraged,”saidJimRivette,the nonprofit’spresident.“Wewantto makeiteasierforthemtorealizetheir dreams.”

Rivetteandmusician/chefPaul

andreachedthevictimandanother endangeredchild.

“OnceIapproachedthescene,I noticedanothervictimontheother sidethathadalsobeensuckedout,” saidPratt,aresidentofGreenbelt, Md.“Istartedswimmingtothefarthestvictim,knowingthatmystand partnerwouldreachthecloserone. OnceIreachedthatvictim,Igave themmyrescuecanandensuredthey wereOKbeforeIpulledthemback in.

“OnceIbegantowinghimbackto

CullenfoundedPaulKares,whichhas awardedgrantsforbandtravelexpenses,musiccamptuition,culinary tripexpenses,musicschoolprograms, collegescholarshipsandcollegehospitalityprograms.

RivettenotedtherecentannouncementsthattheDelawareCollegeof Art&DesigninWilmingtonandthe UniversityoftheArtsinPhiladelphia wereclosing.

“Aworldwithouttheartsandbeautifullypreparedfoodishardtoimagine,”hesaid.“Wewanttoensurethat won’thappen.”

shore,Inoticedthatthreemorelifeguardswerealsointhewaterandassistingswimmers,”headded.“Weall broughtinourrespectivevictims, andIeducatedtheseswimmers aboutripcurrents.Wealsoensured thatnofurthermedicalattentionwas needed.”

SeaColonyBeachPatrol

TheSeaColonyBeachPatrol overseeshalfamileofprivatebeach dailyfromtheweekendbeforeMemorialDaytoColumbusDayinOctober.TheSCBPisaUnitedStates LifeguardAssociationAdvanced CertifiedAgencyconsistingof21

OrganizersdesignedtheRock’n’ Roll5Ktobeafunevent.Therewill belivemusic,andparticipantsare beinginvitedtoweartheirrockband orartistT-shirttotherace.

RegistrationincludesaRock’n’Roll Runsouvenirbeachtowelandtwo coldbeersforadults21orolder.All registrantswillreceivewaterandfruit.

“We’llpresentawardsforthebest T-shirtandtotheracewinners,”said PaulKaresraceorganizerMichael Whitehouse.

Theeventisthesecondlegof SeashoreStriders’“TripleCrown weekend.”

guards,whoareeachcertifiedin AmericanRedCrossLifeguarding, CPRfortheProfessionalRescuer andEmergencyMedicalResponse. EachofthesixSCBPlifeguard standsarelocatedinfrontoftheSea Colonyhigh-risecondominiums southofBethanyBeach.

SCBPlifeguardsrespondtoland andwateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducation abouthazardsinthesun,weather andocean.SCBPbeachlifeguards traindailytoprepareforanysituationonlandorinwater,andthey constantlystrivetoexceedtheirhigh standardsofopen-watersafety.

“PaulKaresisproudtobepartof thissummertradition,”Whitehouse said.

Registrationcosts$30inadvanceor $35ontheeventday.Toregister,goto theSeashoreStridersDelawarewebsiteatseashorestriders.com/raceschedule.

Somesponsorshipsarestillavailable.EmailMichaelWhitehouseat majwhitehouse@comcast.netforinformation.

ForinformationonPaulKares,visit paulkaresde.org.

Beingalifeguardmeans sharingknowledge

ForPratt,beingalifeguardmeans helpingotherswhilecontinuingto educateoneself.

“Thatmeansmedicaltraining, swimtrainingandspecializedlifeguarddrills,”hesaid.“Anotherbig partofbeingalifeguardisworking asateamandconstantlysharing yourknowledgewithmembersofthe newestrookieclass.Asformyself,I willneverstoplearningfromother veteranlifeguards.”

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DCHSAll-SportsBanquetcelebratesathleticexcellence

DelmarvaChristianHighSchool hosteditsannualAll-SportsBanquet onMay20,inaneveningdedicatedto honoringtheoutstandingachievementsofitsstudent-athletes.With71 percentofthestudentbodyparticipatinginsportsthisyear,theevent,representativessaid,underscoredthe school’scommitmenttoathleticexcellenceandtheholisticdevelopmentof itsChristianstudentathletes.

JourneyHandywasawardedFemaleAthleteoftheYearforhercontributionstothebasketballteam.

Lifeguard

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Accordingtothe6-foot-2Pratt, hiseasiestresponsibilityistostayin shapeandcontinuetotrainand learn.Headmittedthatthetoughest challengeistosimultaneouslyjuggle somanyresponsibilities.

“Thisincludesscanningthesurf andbeachfromthestandwhileon duty,teachingnewlifeguards,refreshingyourmedicalknowledgeand manyotherresponsibilities,”said Pratt,whowillbeasenioratthe UniversityofMarylandthisfall. “Thiscanmakethejobtoughto keepupwith,butultimately,itcan

NamedESIACPlayeroftheYearand servingasteamcaptain,Handyledin bothscoringandassists.Herleadershipextendedbeyondthecourt,participatingintheBlue-GoldSenior Gameandcontributingtotheschool’s play,reflectinghermultifacetedtalents anddedication.

KaseyBellreceivedtheMaleAthleteoftheYearaccolade,recognized forhisprowessacrossmultiplesports. BellearnedAll-Conferencehonorsin bothsoccerandbasketball,captained thesoccerteam,andexcelledinbase-

beevenmorerewardinginthelong run.”

Initially,Pr attdidn’tintendtobecomeabeachlifeguard.

“Ihadmadeapriorcommitment foraninternship,butSeaColony lostaguardduetoaninjury,andone ofmygoodcollegefriendsaskedifI wouldwanttojoin,”herecalled.

“AfterIcompletedthatinternshipin SouthAmerica,Ibecameabeach lifeguard.”

Achievingalongtermgoal

Asthissummerseasonbegins, Prattsaidhe’sachievedoneofhis long-termgoalsbyearningapromotiontobeachpatrolofficer.

ballasapitcher,leadoffhitterand middleinfielder.

“Hiscommendablespiritualleadership,oftenleadingteamprayersand servingasaDCHSAmbassador,along withhisinvolvementintheschool play,exemplifieshisdiverseengagementandleadership,”representatives said.

AthleticDirectorMattMcGinnis expressedhisheartfeltgratitude,stating,“Wetrulyhavethebestcoachesin thestate,andtheyareathlete-centered coachesfocusedonthewholeplayer,

“So,goingforward,someofmy goalsincludeearningamedalina competitiveevent,developingthe rookieclassintoagreatgroupof lifeguardsandapplyingmyknowledgefrommyemergencymedical technicianclasstothebeach.”

Pr attsaidheisthankfulforthree strongrolemodelswhohavehada profoundimpactonhiscareerasa lifeguard.

“First,there’sBenLittle,aformer lieutenantatSeaColonyBeachPatrol,becausehewastheonewhorecruitedmeandpushedmetodo this,”saidPr att.“Hehelpedmeout ofmycomfortzoneandmadesureI neverquit.Evenashewasputting methroughrookieschool,hewasa

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spirituallyandphysically.Thankyou totheparentsforchoosingtosupport DelmarvaChristianandtrustingus withyourchildren.”

TheAll-SportsBanquetisdesigned tocelebratethehardwork,dedication andsportsmanshipofDelmarva ChristianHighSchool’sathletes.The eveninghighlightednotonlyindividualachievementsbutalsothecollectivespiritoftheRoyals.

TolearnmoreatDelmarvaChristianSchools, visitdelmarvachristian.org.

greatleadertolearnfromonthe stand.

“Anotherwonderfulrolemodelis ‘theG-Man,’Capt.DaveGriffith, becausehetaughtmewhatitmeans tobeawaterman,agreatleaderand agreatlifeguard.Heisanincredible captain,andhe’ssomeoneIreally lookupto.

“Thethirdpersonwho’shadan impactonmycareerisLt.CindyFajardo,becausesheisthegreatest teacher,”addedPr att.“Shehas taughtmeeverythingthereisto knowaboutbeingalifeguardand beinganemergencymedicalrecorder. Sheissolelyresponsibleforgetting meintomedicine.Shemadeour EMRclasssointerestingthatI wantedtobeanemergencymedical technician,andshehelpedmeevery stepofthewayasIearnedmyEMT certificationthispastwinter.”

ProfessionalbullridersconquerfearandferociousanimalsinOceanCity

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hisentirebodyisbeing forciblyflunghitherandyon.

Therider’sinsidesareviolentlyjostledbackandforth, andsidetoside.

Thenthingsgetreallydifficult.

Themore-than-400-pound bullmaniacallywantstothrow theirriderintothenextstate, theAtlanticOcean,oratleast theadjacentwhitesandy beach.

Duringeachride,thecowboyisrequiredtohangonfor atleast8secondsbeforebeing thrownfromordismounting theanimal.Oncetheyare safelyoffthebull,theriders arejudgedinordertoearn scoresworthupto100points —50forthebull’ssuccessat tryingto“buck” thecowboy, and50fortherider.

Thiswasthelifeofeachof themorethan35professional bullriderswholastweekend punctuatedtheirvisittoOcean Citywiththreeor—ifthey qualifiedforSunday’schampionshipround—fourtripsatop aferocious,stronganimal, throughtheswingingdoorand outontothecompetitiondirt, duringthethirdannualPBR (ProfessionalBullRiders) ChallengerSeries’OceanCity Classic.

“Thisiswhatwedo.”

EliVastbinderisa33-year-old professionalbullriderfrom Statesville,N.C.Astheonlyrookie toeverrecordfour90-pointridesat thePBRWorldFinals,heearned the2021PBRRookieoftheYear award.

Heprepareshimselfpsychologicallyforeachride,especiallythe firstsecondortwo.

“Eachbullthatyourideispretty strong,soeachridestartswithabig waveofenergyandabigstrongjerk forward,”Vastbindersaidwithawry, knowinggrin.“That’skindawhat youprepareforallweek—thatfirst jump.That’susuallythetoughest moment.Afterthat,everythingis musclememory.”

Astheridecontinues,Vastbinder triestokeephisheadclear.

“Usuallywhenyou’reonthebull, thelessyouthink,thebetter,”he said.“Ifyouthinktoyourself‘Igot him,’that’swhenitendsandyouget intotrouble.So,ifyoucankeepyour mindclearandnoteverthinkit’sa donedeal,usuallywhenthewhistle blowsandyoucansafely[dismount],that’swhenyou’vewon.”

Vastbinderisregardedasthe

epitomeof“cowboytough.”During hiscareerofmorethanadecade,he hasperseveredthroughadislocated shoulderandbrokenribs.Healso finishedthe2022seasonrankedNo. 3intheworldandwasdraftedin thefirstroundoftheInauguralPBR TeamsDraftbytheOklahomaFreedom.

AfterbeginningthePBRTeams seasonwithOklahoma,Vastbinder wastradedtotheTexasRattlers,becominganInstantImpactriderand helpingleadthemtothe2023PBR TeamsChampionship.The33-yearoldbullriderhasprovenhecan contendwiththesport’syoungest andmostestablishedtalent.Heis poisedtomakeanindividualworld championshiprun.

Vastbinderreadilyadmitsthat fearisakeypartofeachrider’spsychologicalmakeup.

“Thereisalwaysfear,”saidVastbinder,whoaveragesthreetofour ridesperweekendthroughoutthe year.“Ifabullridersayshe’snot scared,he’saliar.Thisisadangeroussport.We’vealllostfriends,and we’veallenduredourinjuries.Ifyou dothislongenough,you’regoingto

gethurt,andthere’salotoffearthat comeswithit.

“I’vetriedtoneverletinjuries stopme,”headded.“Ialwaystryto competeasbestasIcan,whether I’mhurtornot.Thisiswhatwedo. Weloveridingbullsandthis lifestyle,aswellastheeventsand thesport.Ithinkaboutbullsevery day—alldaylongandatnight. Thisismylife.ThisisallIdo.I haveafamilyandIhavetoprovide forthem,andthisishowIprovide forthem.

“Whatfeelsgoodtomeisdismountingthatbullandgettingaway fromhim.Whetheryou’veearned 100pointsor60points,whether you’reatopagoodbullorabadbull, conqueringthatbullisthekey. WhenIcangetoffthebullandget awayfromhim,that’sasuccessto me.”

BrazilianCerqueirawins secondstraightOceanCityClassic

Forthesecondconsecutiveseason,AlexCerqueiraofIguatemi, Brazil,dominatedthePBRChallengerSeries’OceanCityClassic.

Cerqueiragotofftoaquickstart inRound1,deliveringthesecondbestscorewhenhetoppedrider aboardReadyTeddyfor84.5 points.

Theveteran,whoridesforthe FloridaFreedomintheseparate PBRTeamsleague,thenovertook theeventleadwhenherodePeterbiltfor84pointsinthesecond round.

Hissuccesscontinuedinthe thirdround,strengtheninghislead atoptheeventstandingswhenhe easilylasted8secondsatopBananaSlidefor81.5points.While Cerqueirawasbucked,orthrown, offinthefinalroundby Cliffhangerin2.12seconds,his openingthreescoreswereenough tocementtheeventvictory. Cerqueira’sgoldenfinishearned himanearly226Challenger Globalpoints.

JulioCesarMarquesofTatui, Brazil,finishedsecond,netting 165ChallengerGlobalpoints. EricHenriqueDomingosofPerola,Brazil,wasthird.

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AprofessionalbullridergetsbuckedfromthebullattherodeoeventheldinOceanCitylastyear.

ThisSaturday,June15,willbeFather’sDayattheHistoricLewes Farmers’MarketatGeorgeH.P. SmithPark,from8a.m.tonoon, withHalfFullandKindleExecutive chefandownerIanCrandallatthe demotentat10a.m.Crandall— alongwithhissouschef,DanRedd, andMeganErnakovichfromHalf Full—willbepreparingtheirpizza. Locatedintheheartofdowntown Lewes,HalfFullisknownfortheir handmadepizzasandstellarselection ofwineandbeer.Theyalsoserve soups,saladsandsweettreatsfor dessert.ThisdemonstrationwillfeatureHalfFull’sperennialfavorite Crab&CornPizza,withcrabfrom JackieBlues,aswellasAsparagus& ExoticMushroomPizza,withasparagusfromFifer’sandmushrooms fromDavidson’sExoticMushrooms.

Summermeansgrilling,andthis Saturday,themarketfeaturessteaks, hamburgers,sausages,porkchops, chicken,portobellomushrooms, squash,zucchiniandmoretoputon thegrill.Nearlythreedozenlocal farmers/producerswillalsobring blueberries,tartcherries,potatoes, Englishpeas,sugarsnappeas, radishes,turnips,beets,oysters,live crabs,hand-pickedcrabmeat,honey, jams,mushrooms,freshly-laideggs, A-2milk,yogurt,butter,icecream treats,kombucha,cold-pressedjuices, fresh-bakedbreads,cakes,cookies, piesandpastriesmadewithfruit fromvendorsatthemarket,herb, veggieandflowerplants,fresh-cut herbs,cut-flowerbouquetsandmore.

Children’sStorytimeattheMarketstartsat10a.m.undertheyellow tent,withvolunteersreadingbooks

aboutfarming,gardeningand healthyeating.Allchildrenandtheir adultsarewelcome.

TheHLFMBigRafflecontinues withprizesincluding:theFabuLewes-Feastwith12$100restaurant giftcardsandaPr ivate-in-Home3CourseChefwithWinePairingfor 10byChefSeanCoreaofLewes OysterHouse.Ticketsareonsaleat themarket,andthedrawingisAug. 31.

TheHLFMwebsite,atwww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsall vendors,theircontactinformation, andwhethertheytakepre-orders. Forpre-orders,thecustomermay pickupatthevendortentinthe market.

TheMarketacceptsSNAP,WIC andSFMNPbenefits,andcontinues tomatchSNAPupto$20permar-

ket,percustomer.GototheSNAP tenttoprocessSNAP/EBT.The HLFMalsocontinuesitsFood PantryPurchaseProgram.HLFM customerswhowanttohelpfeedthe localcommunitymaypurchaselocal produce,meats,milkandotherfood fromgrowersatthemarkettodonate totheprogrameverySaturday.At theendofthemarket,theproduce andotherfoodsaregatheredand giventofoodpantriesincludingEpworthandCasaSanFrancisco. Parkingislimited,socustomers shouldwalkorbiketothemarketif theyareable.Thecircleinfrontof theFredThomasBuildingatthe footofDupontwillbeopenforaccessibledrop-offandpick-up,with somespotsavailableforaccessible parkingonly.Withtheadditionof newsidewalkstoGeorgeH.P.Smith Park,organizerssaidoneofthebest placestoparkisinthemainparking lotattheLewesElementarySchool (wherethemarketmovesifitrains) at820SavannahRoad.

TheHLFMWednesdayMarket atCrookedHammockBreweryis openfrom8to11:30a.m.WednesdayMarketvendorsincludeBennett Orchards,CosmicDogFarm,Davidson’sExoticMushrooms,Dittmar FamilyFarms,DreamCatcher Homestead,KalmarFarm,Mayhems Confections,OldWorldBreads,the PointCoffeeHouseandBakeryand StagRunFarm.

Formoreinformation,goto www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.o rg.

AARPtohostshredding eventatSouthCoastal LibraryonJune15

AARPDelawareishostingafree shreddingeventinBethanyBeachon Saturday,June15,from10a.m.to1 p.m.,incollaborationwiththeSouth CoastalLibrary.Theeventispart ofAARPFraudWatchNetworkeffortsstatewide.

Shreddingoldbankstatements, creditcardbills,Medicarecardsand anythingelsewithpersonalinformationonitisthebestthingconsumers candotopreventidentitytheft.AttendeeswillreceiveAARPfraudinformationandgiveawayitems.

“Ifyou’vebeentargetedbyscams orfraud,youarenotalone,”said AARPDelawareStatePresident WendellAlfred.“WhatIlikeabout AARP’sFraudWatchNetworkis thatitisafreeresourceforall.” Thereisathree-boxlimitpercar. Registrationislimitedtothefirst 250registered.Registrationcanbe doneonlineat

TheFundforWomen(FFW)atthe DelawareCommunityFoundation, whichiscelebrating20yearsofsupportingorganizationsservingwomen andgirls,hasawardedarecord $243,070ingrantsto18nonprofitorganizationsacrossthestate.Thegrants weregivenatadinnercelebratingthe workoftheorganizationsearlierthis month.

“Ithasbeenexhilaratingtobeable toprovidesomanywonderfulorganizationswithfundsthatwillhelpmove theirindividualmissionsforward,”said outgoingFFWChairPamCornforth, whowasnamedearlierintheyearas oneofUSAToday’sWomenofthe Year.“Buttheworkdoesnotstop. Whetherthesegroupsareoperating statewideorinaspecificcountyor town,eachismakinglifebetterforthe womenandgirlsinDelaware,impactingnotonlythisbutfuturegenerations,andwelookforwardtooffering moresupportintheyearstocome.”

Inaddition,theprogramhonored LynnEvans,directoroftheWomen’s LeadershipInitiative(WLI)atthe LernerCollegeofBusiness&EconomicsattheUniversityofDelaware, therecipientofthe2024DrivingForce Award.Theawardispresentedannuallytoafounderorgroupwhohas goneaboveandbeyondinmoving FFWforwardtoachievetheirmission.

Sinceitbeganawardinggrantsin 1994,theFFWhasawardedatotalof 439grantsvaluedatmorethan$4million.TheFFW’sone-yeargrantoffers organizationsseedmoneyforinnovative,creativeprogramming,orfunding tocontinueorexpandprogramswhere effectivenesshasbeendemonstrated.

Thisyear’srecipients(alphabetically)include:

•CatholicCharities-Dioceseof Wilmington($15,000,statewide)— Toexpandtheorganization’sBasic NeedsProgramtoincludeachildcare benefitandongoingcasemanagement formomswhoarere-enteringthe workforce.

•DelawareBreastCancerCoalition ($15,000,statewide)—Toreduce healthdisparitiesstatewide,byremovinginsurance,language,culturaland socio-economicbarriers,amongunderservedcommunities,includingwomen ofcolor,withahigherpropensityfor triplenegativeorlate-statebreastcancers.

•LeadingYouthThroughEmpowerment($15,000,statewide)—To offerBIPOCgirlsfromunder-resourcedcommunitiesachanceto changetheirlifetrajectoriesthrough thepursuitofarigoroushighschool educationleadingtoacceptancetocollege.

•SurvivorVentures($15,000, statewide)—ToenhancetheSurvivors toEntrepreneursprogram,whichofferscomprehensivesupportincluding

rentalassistance,housingadvocacy, utilitiesassistance,supportedemploymentandbusinessdevelopmentservices,aswellasenableaccessto trauma-informed,trafficking-specific behavioralmentalhealthcounseling services.

•TheSalvationArmy($14,570, statewide)—ToutilizetheHealing ArtStudioMethodfortraumaprocessingbyfocusingonemotional,relationalandpersonalgrowththrough art.

•UniteforHER($15,000, statewide)—Todeliverintegrative therapiestobridgethehealthequity gap,provideabasicneed,andallowthe under-servedand/orwomenofcolor diagnosedwithbreastorovariancancer toadheretotreatment.

•ZoeMinistries,DE($15,000,

statewide)—Toprovidetrauma-informed,survivor-centricservicesincludingtherapy,counseling,equine therapy,mentorship,medicalcare,legal support,education,employmenttraining,lifeskillsandoptionalspiritual studiesforfemalesurvivorsofsextrafficking,ages12to17.

•LaEsperanzaInc.($10,000,SussexCounty)—Toprovideclassesand coachestoassistwomenfromtheimmigrantpopulationlearntonavigate unfamiliarfinancialsystemsandtoestablishafootholdinthecommunity.

•People’sPlaceIIInc.($15,000, KentandSussexcounties)—Toprovidespecializeddomesticviolence therapeuticservicesforadultandteen survivorsandtheirchildren,domestic violencecommunityhealthadvocacy, primarypreventionprogrammingfor

adolescentsinpublichighschools,and interventiontreatmentforthosewho havebeenabusiveinKentandSussex counties.

•ReadAloudDelaware($15,000, NewCastleandSussexcounties)—To addresstheeducationalneedsofHispanicmothersandtheirchildrenin Delaware.

TheFFWwasestablishedin1993 asaGivingCirc leatthe DelawareCommunity Foundation.Sincethen,theFFWhas issuedmorethan412grantstotaling morethan$3.8milliontohundredsof nonprofitprogramsstatewide.Inthe 2024grantscycle,theFFW awarded$243,070to18nonprofits servingwomenandgirlsin Delaware.Forinformation, pleasevisitfundforwomende.com/.

LEGALS

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

Estate of Paula J. Lindemon, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Paula J. Lindemon who departed this life on April 28, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Melanie Klink on May 20, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before December 28, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Melanie Klink

36687 Sandy Hill Ln. Millsboro, DE 19966

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 202405031 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-20.00-55.00

Property Address: PARK AVENUE (N S/RT 318 AND E/RT 431), Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of A & E PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, LLC (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

Estate of Ronald Paul Welker Sr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ronald Paul Welker Sr. who departed this life on December 22, 2023, late of Milton, DE were duly granted unto Ronald Paul Welker Jr. on May 22, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 22, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Ronald Paul Welker Jr. 726 Fairway Dr. Annapolis, MD 21409

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 202405031 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:333-11.00-85.04

Property Address: 36950 WELLS LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JEFFREY HAEFFNER (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-15.00-122.09

Property Address: 34029 PEPPERS CORNER ROAD, Frankford, DE 19945

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:133-16.00-1361.00

Property Address: 32416 GASTON DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JERRY WILSON & ROBIN WILSON (7) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RAYMOND DISNEY (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-14.00-46.00

Property Address: 21830 VAUGHN ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LUCILLE R. HAMILTON HEIR AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF LUCINDA J. CHOQUETTE A/K/A LUCINDA JEANETTE CHOQUETTE (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-13.00-37.00

Property Address: 37482 OLIVER DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-10.00-16.08

Property Address: 22141 WILSON ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. PRIMROSE C/O CHARLES S. KNOTHE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DONALD J. NALLE (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-15.00-68.00

Property Address: 22495 LEWES GEORGETOWN HIGHWAY, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of KEVIN M. MCDANIEL (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

Town of Millville Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Millville Municipal Building located at 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE 19967, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

Discuss, consider and possible vote on a final subdivision site plan sub mitted by Civil Engineering Associates, LLC on behalf of Christopher Companies, for a 50-lot major subdivision located on Burbage Rd, Tax Map Parcel 134-12.00-376.00, zoned Residential Plan Community (RPC).

Only if unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing, and must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

The Town’s Regular Meeting of Town Council will follow immediately after the Public Hearing

CP 20240614 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of June, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-30.00-306.00-8201

Property Address: 33579 WINDSWEPT DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LOREN D. EVANS & COLLEEN M. EVANS (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

Tax Parcel:234-29.00-455.00

Property Address: 27271 CLIPPER DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 7/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 7/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of WALTER MARIN (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP

CLASSIFIED RATES

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

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

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos.

410-491-0409

4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE trailer tags. All good dates. T5083, T7394. $650 302-5429500

ANTIQUE CHINA SET 8 each of Bowls, Salad Plates, Dinner Plates, and 2 Serving Bowls. Blue Fiesta Design. Homer Laughlin China Company. USA CCCC Lead Free, Vintage. Perfect Condition. $300 OBO 302-841-4566

Classi

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

FULL-TIMEADMINASS’T.

A beautiful award winning community in Ocean View, DE is seeking a motivated, driven, and goal-oriented administrative assistant with excellent customer service skills. Must be organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be computer pro cient in MS O ce and have the ability to multi – task. Previous experience in working with HOAs a plus, but not required. Full-time, yr round 40hrs/wk.

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER VACANCY

The Town of Bethany Beach currently has an opening for a permanent full-time Code Enforcement Officer. This position is a responsible administrative and technical position that performs a variety of duties involved in investigation, enforcing and resolving complaints about Town codes and ordinances; prepares notices of violation and citations; and performs other related work as necessary. This position is 35 hours per week, hours are flexible. Competitive employment benefit package includes: pay range $48,000 - $56,000 depending on qualifications; health, eye, dental and life insurance; paid vacations, holidays, sick time, personal days, defined benefit retirement and 457 plans are offered.

Education requirement; equivalent to the twelfth grade; possession or ability to obtain a valid Delaware Driver’s License is required; prefer two years of code enforcement experience. Training in planning, zoning, inspection or law enforcement is desirable.

A complete job description and application may be found at: https://www.townofbethanybeach.com/6/Employment. Please submit a completed application along with your resume to: Town of Bethany Beach, Attention: Code Enforcement, P.O. Box 109, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 or submit via email to bbjobs@townofbethanybeach.com. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Teresa Tieman at ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

2 TON AUTO JACK New $50 757-810-8782

ELECTRIC SCOOTER CARRIER For Vehicle $900 302-539-4367

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)

Part-Time Parking Enforcement Of cer

Are you looking for a seasonal job that lets you enjoy the great outdoors and soak up the sun? Fenwick Island is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible individual to join our team as a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Of cer!

What We Offer:

Flexible Hours: 32-36 hours per week with some weekend shifts.

Competitive Pay: Earn $17.50 per hour. Scenic Work Environment: Spend your days outdoors in beautiful Fenwick Island.

Immediate Start: Begin working right away and continue through Labor Day.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and enforce parking regulations within designated areas. Issue parking citations, as necessary. Provide information and assistance to the public. Report any violations or issues to the appropriate authorities.

Quali cations:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. Must be available to work some weekends. Join us for a rewarding summer job where you can enjoy the sun, meet new people, and help keep Fenwick Island running smoothly.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible to Caroline Jowder at cjowder@fenwickisland-de.gov.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic seasonal opportunity!

LOADRITE 5X8 GATE MESH

BOX TRAILER with enclosed wood sides & bottom. $600 302-539-4367

FIRESTONE DESTINATION

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

a week. Will work around your schedule Call Brian at Delmarvelous Handyman | 410.603.1846

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.

Join a team that builds Homes, Communities, and Hope!

HEALTHY

Position descriptions at SussexCountyHabitat.org/who-we-are/careers To apply, email cover letter and resume to: apply@SussexCountyHabitat.org SCHFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FIELD MANAGER

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

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great bene ts, paid holidays and vacation. a fast-paced Property Maintenance company Send your resume to: gherker@comcast.net - andgherker@herkerinc.com

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

LASER SAILBOAT & TRAILER FOR SALE!!

Older Boat but still t to Sail. Trailer licensed and roadworthy. Located in Bethany West. $2,000. Call or text Gene: 301-613-5854

FREE SAILBOAT

1976, 27’ Catalina Yachts. Call for details 443-880-7453

1973 EVENRUDE 6 horsepower outboard motor. Fix or repair. $50 717-682-0218

6 ROD, ROD HOLDER, 15 Degree offset from Fish-NMate. Aluminum bolt on 48in long and 15lbs. New. Pics Avail. $125 Call(no text) 302239-5466 leave msg.

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

DOCK SPACE WANTED

Looking for someone with Dockspace in the Fenwick area to share the dock with the use of a Pontoon Boat that we will be purchasing. 240-478-9905

BOAT PROPELLOR Michigan

4-blade stainless right-hand. 14 3/8 x 18 Apollo XHS #993204. Fits most 115300hp. Like new. REDUCED! $250 302-542-9500

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

HP OFFICEJET PRO 6230 eprinter. This is only a printer; no copy, scan or fax. Worked ne the last time I used it. FREE 1)27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782

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

FORMAL DINING ROOM

SET. 6 chairs, Oval table, Glass china cabinet. Pecan Color. $600 cas. 302-947-1863 !FREE! 4 DRAWER MAPLE Bedroom Dresser. 41inH 18inD x 30inW. Very Good Condition. Located in South Bethany. 3302-383-6024

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

SOLID CHERRY DINING

Cabinet, Penn House. 2 pcs, top and bottom. Perfect Condition. $175. Susan Chin . 516-521-4289

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

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

CRAFTSMAN 30” bow saw

$25. (2) 20 in. bow saws $15 each 302-537-7348

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

WATER HOSES 3 Sets $5 each 757-810-8782

HONDA LAWN MOWER

HRX217VKAA. Self propelled, multi speed controls. Bag or Mulch, 1yr old, used twice, like new. Includes gas can. Originally $750, Asking $599 410-707-6572

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! $649 302-236-6215

CONAIR 3/4 in. instant heat styling brush. Never used. $8 302-537-7348

BATH MAT 20x33 & toilet seat cover, shower curtain aqua. Never used $15 302537-7348

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

3 PACKS OF MENS JOCKEY Underwear. Essential t size large 4 per pack Mid rise briefs. Black, white, navy. Brand new, unopened. $15 each 302-537-7074

FREE TWIN MATTRESS No stains. Call 302-569-4580

BLACK METAL BISTRO SET: Table and two chairs. $40 Call Kathy 410-207-3149

attitude, please send your resume to

DOLLHOUSE Large Beautiful, Custom Built. With Display Table and Furniture. Not a little Childs Toy. $200 cash 302-947-1863

WEBER NATURAL GAS

GRILL Genesis Special Edition. Bronze, 4 burners, including a searing burner & side burner. $225 cash 610-216-1953

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 POTTERY WHEEL $100. 240-328-2199

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

SAMSONITE HARD SUIT-

CASE 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

NEWER LOOK FOR HOME OR BUSINESS (trying to sell)

Refresh & Paint

Reasonable Prices!

Patios & Ramps

Cheaper Prices! CALL VANESSA 302-539-6751

TUPPERWARE - VINTAGE & new. Over 100 pieces -Reduced to $30 410-939-7714

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. RE-

DUCED! $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

MACHINERY Joiner, planer, band saw, chop saw, lathe, table saw, and router table. Call Jerry 302-537-2831

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

BLACK WROUGHT IRON

PICKETT Hand Rail, ts 3 or 4 steps. Easy Install complete kit. Brand New in box.

Lowes $159 now $80 302542-9500

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

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

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES?

Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

DOG TRANSPORT CRATE

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

SNORKEL MASK & TUBE

Optical lens excellent condition $20 302-537-7348

ONE SET OF LADIES GOLF

Clubs with bag and cart. Excellent Condition. $75 OBO Call Tom 410-326-6690

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

2 BICYCLES FOR BEACH. NEW Retails $649ea. Will let go $349ea. Must see to appreciate! 302-344-0169

NEW COBRA GOLF BAG

(pk & blk) $80. NEW Golf Forever Training System $130. Sun Mtn & Bag Boy - 3 wheel push carts $70 ea. Bag Boy 4 wheel push cart $80. Schwinn Trailway 21 spd (just serviced) $100 OBO for everything.

410-703-5172

GIANT AR 740 BICYCLE 12 spd hybrid, good solid Bike. $90 302-339-7691

CIGNAL ADULT TRICYCLE

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

GOLF CLUBS AND BAGS

Mans Voit & Ladies Wilson $ Power Source. $200 each 302-537-9018

BIKES BIKES BIKES! Kids Bikes, Beach Bikes. Call Weekends 302-750-1463

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

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10

410-310-6633

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

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

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

MatureSingle Female needed 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 678-2495312

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

SWANN KEYS, furnished 3BR/2BA, canal-front with bulkhead, weekly rental boat ramp, pool, pickleball courts, $1550+fees 443278-3993 leave message

BETHANY MEADOWS, Unfurnished House, Rent 1,880/month plus utilities. 3BR/2BA, Good credit required. No pets. Available Aug. 1. Contact 301-519-9242 or regrina@gmail.com

Active, Retired Couple Married 50 yrs.! Seeking to Rent ~ YEAR ROUND ~ OCEANFRONT CONDO to enjoy our last years together. 1 level preferred. OC/Lewes/Bethany. Call Steve or Pat, 717-969-2401

ROOMMATE

MALLARD LAKES

End Unit, Furnished BR with 1 and a half baths. Full house privileges. Amenities included, 2miles to the beach. $800/month util Included. Call Barry 302-727-9199

BETHANY MEADOWS, Frankford. Newly renovated, 3BR/2.5BA end unit, 2-story townhome, $2,050 per month + utilities. 1st Choice Properties Rental Team. 302-257-5555. rentals@1stchoicetoday.com

YEAR ROUND RENTAL

BETHANY MEADOWS

2BR/1.5BA Unfurn w/TV, beautiful unit, new appliances, with bonus room for of ce. Community pool & tennis. MUST SEE! Minutes to the Beach! Available Aug. 1st $2,200 a month. Call Ron for more info. 302-567-1203

Bethany Breeze: 2BR/1.5BA, 2 story townhome. $1,675 per month + utilities.

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

Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two story condo in Frankford. $2,200 per month + electric/water/sewer.

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

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

Stonewater Creek, Millsboro: 2BR/2BA with office or 3rd BR. Single-level home with 2car garage. $2,395 per month + utilities. Bishops Landing, Millville: 3+BR/2.5BA end-unit villa with 2-car garage. Furnished; will consider unfurnished with a 2year lease. $2,700 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax. Avail. after 9/1/24.

Millville by the Sea: 5BR/3.5BA, fully furnished home with garage. $2,850 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

❏ Sat., June 15 9:00-11:30 Rain or Shine

Just Jeans Junk!! Street strider, furniture, jewelry, clothes etc. 38163 Martins Way Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., June 15 8-12 Rain or Shine

Turtlewalk Community Yard Sale! RT 26 1 mile West of Coastal Highway

❏ Sat., June 15 8-1

Rain or Shine

New clothing, Pool toys, tools, kayaks, electric bikes (need batteries) Guitar bodies, wawa pedals, lighting, New Coastal theme pillows, New high chairs, deck furniture, lots of OPI nail polish, sunglasses, misc arts & cratfs, and much more! 36030 Burbage Rd Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Fri., June 14 6pm - 8pm Sat., June 15 8am - 1pm Friday is Premiere Night “$2 Donation” Millville United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Yard Sale in the Wesley Hall next to the Church.

NOT THIS WEEK

❏ Sat., June 22 8-11 Rain or Shine

Forest Reach Annual Community Yard Sale! Many Families participating to sell household items, glassware, clothes, furniture, and other items. Please stop on by! Off of Beaver Dam Road, near the intersection with Parker House Road.

❏ Sat., June 22 8-12 Rain Date 6/23

The Reserves Community Yard and Bake Sale. 33074 Marbella Plaza Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., June 22 8-12 Rain or Shine Carillon Woods Community Yard/Downsizing Sale! Millsboro DE 19966. RT 24 behind Wawa (North RT 1-turn left on RT 24-turn right on Indian Mission Rd-first left to Sale)

❏ Sat., June 22 8-12 Rain Date 6/29 York Beach Community Yard Sale! Many participating homes. Golf/Boat/Fishing Items, electronics, kitchen equiptment, tools, lawn furnishings, bike cargo trailer (new), bathroom vent fan w/light/heater (new) and much more! Turn on York Rd off Ocean Hwy in South Bethany.

❏ Sat., June 22 8-1 Rain or Shine

Household items, tools, lawnmower, bike, craft & sewing supplies. 32520 Herring Wood Drive Dagsboro DE 19939.

❏ Sat., June 22 9-2 Rain or Shine Books, office supplies, household items, picture frames and more. 111 Atlantic Ave., Land of Pleasant Living.

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. The father tiger stays home with these while his tigress goes hunting

4. After an older male elephant has shared the secrets he knows with younger male elephants, he usually leaves the ____

6. Papa lions protect not only their 1A, but also the entire ____

7. Double good luck: Since clawed New World Monkeys only give birth to _____, every dad has at least two

9. In a chicken coop, the father is a rooster and the mother is a ____

12. A human dad was one back when he was young

13. Flightless birds on a mission: When the male rhea incubates his family's eggs, he won't let anyone near -- not even his ____

14. The silverback gorilla beats his ____ to let predators know he's there to protect his family

16. Love always: Once two doves have found each other, they

stay together for ____

17. These arctic animals are good dads -- after mom lays an egg, he keeps it safe and warm as she returns to the sea

19. Hey, Big Daddy: Since these sea mammals are the largest animals in the world, you might say that the male blue _____ is the daddy of them all

20. Pick me!: When male ddler ____ are ready to start a family, they raise one claw in the air to attract the attention of females

21. The male cat sh keeps his family's eggs in his ____ until they are ready to hatch

Parents Down

2. The piping plover is a small, beachcombing ____ who is known to fake an injury to distract predators from his young family

3. Seahorse dads break all the rules -- they get ____ and give birth to the babies

5. Papa's a provider: The father fox

brings prey back to the ___ for his family to enjoy

7. Some frog fathers carry their ______ in their mouths, necessarily skipping all meals until the little ones can survive on their own

8. A joey may be a daddy's boy, but since male kangaroos don't have ______, he snuggles up with mom

10. A happy lioness will tell you that her lion is her ____ man

11. Bird business: The male sand grouse will y up to 125 miles a day to soak itself in water and return so that his thirsty chicks can drink from his _____

15. The female bullfrog produces thousands of ____ which her mate protects from snakes and other enemies

18. A male clown sh will build a ____ and invite a chosen female to make a family

19. Like a dog: A male sea lion will ___ loudly to ward o enemies that come near his pups

37648 OAK ROAD

KEEN-WIK ON THE BAY

3 br, 2 ba, 2,300 sf

Enjoy stunning sunsets and unspoiled wetland views from this updated canal-front classic. Two decks, screened porch, and two patios offer plenty of outdoor options to relax and enjoy the views. Dock your boat out back for convenient access to the bay and all the best waterfront spots. Unique lot in a parklike setting just 2-1/2 from the beach; this new listing won’t last long. Make your plan to see it today!

$995,000 (DESU2063762)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

BA property must be seen to be believed. The list of upgrades and additions are remarkable, as are the lawn and gardens. The community features a stunning clubhouse, tness center, pool surrounded by the Bay, Tiki Bar, private beach, and marina. Be sure to check it out!

$949,000 (DESU2057242)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

LOGAN BURKE

OPENHOUSE SAT,6/151-3

791 SALT POND CIR #C BETHANY BEACH

Adorable and affordable in the town of Bethany located in the Villas of Bethany West - only 1 mile to downtown Bethany. Beautiful waterfront 2 Bed 2 Bath townhome- backing to Nature not neighbors- private peaceful views of just water and wildlife. Getting to beach is simple- use your Bethany Beach parking permit, ride the trolley or walk/bike. This serene property has never been rented but would make an amazing one!

Asking $469,900 (DESU2061758)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

31792 MARSH ISLAND AVE, LEWES Welcome to your dream home in the beautiful community of Bayfront at Rehoboth in Lewes!