Coastal Point — July 3, 2024

Kaanelected asnewmayor inMillsboro

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asshesettledintothemiddleseat onthedais,withthetownmanagerand townsolicitoron eachsideofher andthesealof Millsboroonthe wallbehindher, newlyelected MillsboroMayor KimberleyKaan lookedattheaudienceandthanked supportersfortheir confidence.

“IpraytoGodthatIwillmakeour towncouncilandourstaffproudwith myservicetothetown.Iwouldliketo takeamomenttothankformermayor [ Jim]KellsandMr.BobBryanfortheir servicetotheTown,”Kaansaidatthe Monday,July1,meeting.

NeitherKellsnorBryanattendedthe meeting.

CouncilmanRonO’Nealnominated Kaanformayor,andCouncilmanMarty

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Salisbury’sRegalCinemasrolledouttheredcarpetforSelbyville’sZoeZiegler,whoarrivedatthetheaterinstyleforthe localpremiereof‘JanetPlanet,’whichportraysaseriesofeventsinthelifeofamotheranddaughter.ThefilmopenedFriday,June28attheSalisburytheateraswellastheMidwaytheatercomplexinRehobothBeach.Here,Zieglerispicturedarrivingwithhermother,CarlaMansour.

SouthBethanyBoatParadehasafullslate

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheannualSouthBethanyBoatParadewilltakeplaceonthetown’scanals againonJuly4thisyear,at5p.m.,with 25pontoonboatsandotherwatercraft “deckedout”inpatrioticorbeachthemeddecorationsandfestoonedwith lights.TheboatswillmarshalatJeffersonCreekat4:45p.m.andtakeofffora slowcanalwaltzonthewaterwaysat5 p.m.

“TheannualJuly4thBoatParade organizedbytheSouthBethanyPropertyOwners’Associationhasbecomea

belovedtraditionhere,” saidSouth Bethany MayorEdie Dondero.“It’s afamilyfriendlyevent thatbrings thecommunitytogether eachyearfor abitoffun andfestivity, andsome good-heartedcompetition.It’sarepre-

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Wedidfullfeatureslastweekontheevents takingplaceinBethanyBeachandFenwickIsland,andtheycanbefoundatcoastalpoint.com.

BethanyBeach:ParadestartsattheintersectionofPennsylvaniaAvenueandGarfieldParkwayatnoononThursday,July4.Theevening festivitiesstartontheboardwalkat7:15p.m., andfireworksatdusk.

FenwickIsland:TheTownBonfirewillstart onthebeachatBayardStreetat7p.m.andwill gountil10p.m.

sentationof boththe community prideand small-town charmthat makeSouth Bethanysuch agreattown.” JoePetito isagainthe organizerand willhelpthe boatsmove intoposition for thecanalparade.

“Wehave25boatsentered,”hesaid earlythisweek.“That’saboutourlimit sothatboatsdon’thavetocrossthrough eachother’swakegoinginandoutthe canals.”

Thebestpublicviewingofthe flotilla(float-tilla?)willbeatthecanal ends:JeffersonCreekCanal,Anchorage Canal,YorkCanalandRebeccaCanal.

Thisyear,theboatparadeisnamed inhonorofKentStephan,aU.S.Army veteranwhodiedatage78theTuesday afterMemorialDayweekend,onMay 28, afterabattlewithcancer.Stephanis

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Fenwicktakesmajorstepindredgeproject

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Thelong-awaiteddredgingoftwo channelsconnectingFenwickIsland’s canalswiththeLittleAssawomanBay hastakenalargestepforwardwiththe approvalofacontractfortheproject.

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rememberedforhiscommunityspirit andmarketingtheboatparadeaspart ofSouthBethanyboatculture.Hewasa nativeofLancaster,Pa.,andattended PennStateUniversity.

HisobituarynotedhewasaproudresidentoftheTownofSouthBethany: “StephanlovedSouthBethanybecauseit allowedhimtoindulgeinhislifelongpas-

TheFenwickIslandTownCouncil approvedthecontractfortheproject,70,withJ.F.BrennanCo.ofLaCross, Wisc.At$2.08million,Brennanwas thelowbidderinthesecondroundof contractbids,whichwasdoneafterthe first-roundbidscamebacksignificantly higherthanexpected.

sionfortheoutdoors—particularlyfishing,boatingandcrabbing.Hepasseddown thatpassiontohisson,andtheyspentendlesshourstogetheronthewaterfishing.”

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“Theboatparadewasoriginallya jointeffortbytheTownofSouth BethanyandtheSouthBethanyPropertyOwnersAssociation,”saidPetito.

“Oneofourlong-timeresidentswho alsowasprofessionalNavy,JoeConway,

Thecouncilalsoapproved7-0a land-accessagreementwithCMFCannonLLCtodepositthedredgedmaterialonlandnearPapaGrandeand Catch54restaurantswestofFenwick

workedwithtownsfolktogetitstarted. Joeisstillinvolvedandrunsourparade safetyboat.KentStephantookover runningtheparadefromJoeandtransitionedtheparadefullytotheSBPOA. Herantheparadeuntilhebecametoo illtorunit.ItookitoverfromKent.”

“Kentwasgreatatmarketingtheparade,especiallywithsignswenowplace throughouttheneighborhood,”saidPetito.“Heenjoyedwritingfictional‘historical’backgroundsabouttheparade, includingoneabouttheVikingslanding

Island.The2.5-acrepropertytherewill beusedasadewateringlocationforthe dredgedsoil.Undertermsoftheagreement,thematerialmustbeplacedon thelandbyDec.31,andthematerial

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inSouthBethany.”

“Itgotfolks’attention.Eachyear,the numberofboatsparticipatinghasincreased.Also,thecaliberoftheboat decorationshasincreasedsignificantly,” saidPetito.

“It’sgottenprettycompetitive,with somefolkshavingmulti-boatcombinationsandsomehavingtheirboatstow otherboatsaspartoftheirtheme. We’veseendryiceusedforsmokeeffects,Vikingshipswithsailsand Valkyries,andboatswithwatercannons. Kent,inparticular,wasfondofarming hisboatmateswithlong-rangewater gunstospraytheotherboats,aswellas thosewatching,”saidPetito.“They sprayedback.”

“Weusedtobeprettyrigidwithour awardcategories,”notedPetito.“The problemwaswehadboatsthatwereso inventivetheydidn’tneatlyfitacategory.Asaresult,inadditiontoourtraditionalcategories,suchasMost Patriotic,MostCreative,BestinShow, we’regivingthejudgestheabilityto createnewcategoriesastheyseefitto rewardparticularlyinterestingboats.”

Therules

•Ownerswillberesponsibleformakingtheirownboatnumber.Makesure thenumberisatleast6inchessquareand thereisanumberoneachsideofthe boat.Itmustclearlybeseenfromshore. Boaterswillbeassignedtheirnumber whentheyregisterwithJoePetito.

•Use thetimebeforetheparadeto findtheboattofollow.Boaterswill knowwhichoneitis,becauseitwillbe onenumberlowerthantheirboat.

•Theboatswillfirstproceeddown JeffersonCreekcanal.It’stheoneparalleltoCanalRoad.

•Akayakerattheentrancetothe canalwillbeinchargeoforderingand spacingtheboats.Hewilltellboaters when toproceed.

•Afterthat,theyshouldfollowthe boatinfrontofthemuntiltheparade returnstoJeffersonCreekattheendof theparade.

•Keepasafedistancefromtheboat infront!

•Judgeswillbeawardingboatsfora varietyofawards,includingMostPatriotic,MostOriginal,MostEnthusiastic Crew,FunniestBoatandBestinShow.

•Winnerswillbenotifiedbyemailif theyhavewonanaward.Theywillbe givingouttheawardsatSouthBethany TownHallonFriday,July5,at9a.m., and allareinvitedtoattend.

PresleynominatedCouncilmanMatt Davis,butDavislosttoKaan.Shewas firstelectedin2022,unseatingtheincumbentcouncilmanandactingmayor atthetime,TimHodges.Winningby 125votes,shewaselectedtoathreeyeartermthatendsnextyear.Ofthe 444votescastin2022,Hodgesreceived159,andKaangarnered284. (Onevotewascastwithouteithercandidatebeingselected.)

AnativeofOhio,Kaanandher husband,Dale,liveindowntown Millsboro.TheychosethetownbecauseofitscentrallocationinSussex County,shesaid.

Kaanranonaplatformoftransparency.ShecalledfortheTownto startannouncingdatesforannualtown councilelectionsandnamesofcandidates,toallowabsenteevotingandto makecouncilagendasavailablebefore meetings,andshehassaidshewill continuetoworkforamoreopengovernment.

KaanisresponsiblefortheRulesof CouncilpassedinJune,describedby heras“ablueprintgoingforwardthat definesourrolesandemphasizesdecorum.”

Shesaidmuchofwhatisinthe documentis“commonsensefromobservationsImade—andIsatincouncilmeetingsforafewyearsbeforeIran

foroffice.”

“Iwanttomakesurewe’reallonthe samepageandmakesurethereisa leave-behindforincomingcouncil members.Ithinkthewaywedothings nowtendstocauseconfusion.Forexample,everybodythinksthemayoris thetie-breakingvote.Theyaretheones runningthemeetingandtheytendto go insamedirection,clockwise,when theyaskforrollcall,thenaftertheycall onallthecouncilmembers,theyvote. Anumberofpeoplesay,‘Themayor onlyvotesifthereisatie.’Ifeelbynot rotatingwhothemayorcallson,itgives amisimpression.Ifonepersonisalways perceivedtobethetie-breaker,thenif somebodyneedssomething,theygoto thepersonwhotheybelieveisthattiebreaker,”Kaansaid.

Kaansaidethicsare“nottight enough”andthatsheknowsofinstanceswhencouncilmembersvoted onmattersthatinvolvedrelatives.

“Allcouncilmembersarerequired toserveasamodelofleadershipand civilitytothecommunity,”therules state.

Knownforbeingoutspoken,wellinformedandprepared,KaaninJanuarypushedtoallow“anybodytovote foranycandidatesinanydistrict.”

“Youhavetoliveinacertaindistrict torunforcouncil,butasaresident,you canvoteforanyone....Iamnotopposedtoredistrictingandfiguringout, nowthatthetownhasgrown,where

thenewboundariesshouldbe,butI haveaproblemwithdistrict-onlyvoting,”shesaid,explainingthatherconcernisthatthemajorityofthecouncil cantakeactiononanyissueand“impactourlivessignificantly—ourpropertytax,ourutilityrate,myqualityof life.”

“Formostthings,weneedavoteof fourmembersofcounciltomakeadecision,soitupsetsme,theprospect that,inthebest-casescenario,Iwould onlyeverhaveasayinthreeofthem, whenfourofthemcanreallyimpact mylife,”Kaansaid.

Followingmuchdiscussion,and commentsbeingcalledoutbyangry membersoftheaudience—including Kellsbeingaccusedofvoterrepression —thematterwastableduntillate summer.

AfternewlyelectedCouncilwoman MaryD’SilvaandnewlyelectedCouncilmanBobMcKeeweresworninat themeetingonMonday,Councilman JohnThoroughgoodwasagainvotedin asvicemayor,CouncilmanRonO’Neal aspresidentprotempore,D’Silvaas secretaryandMcKeeastreasurer.

KaaninitiallynominatedPresleyto besecretary,butherefused,saying,“I respectfullydecline.”ShethennominatedDavis,whoalsodeclined.ShefinallynominatedD’Silva,whoaccepted. KaanalsonominatedPresleyastreasurer,butheagaindeclined.McKeewas electedtreasurer.

OffshorewindprocurementbillpassesinDover

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Gov.JohnCarney—whoiscompletinghistermofofficeandrunning formayorofWilmington—overthe weekendsigneda$6.1billionoperating budgetforthe2025fiscalyear,followingawhirlwindSunday-afternoonlegislativesessionintheGeneralAssembly inDover.TheSunday-afternoonspecial sessionhelpedbringpiecesofenvironmentallegislationintolaw,including theDelawareEnergySolutionsAct (DESA).

“We’vedonealotthislegislativesessiontomoveourstateforward,”said Carney.“We’vetakenactiontomake ourcommunitiessaferandprotectour environment.”

Hecitedtwobills,includingSB265 foroffshorewindprocurement,championedbystateSen.StephanieHansen. HealsocitedHB9onelectrifyingthe

Project

mustbetestedbeforeitisplacedin“geo bags”toensurethatitmeetscriteriafor landthatistobedeveloped.

Ifanycontaminantsarefoundinthe soil,anothersitewillhavetobefound

statevehiclefleet,whichsomehavereferredtoasanEV“mandate.”Carney’s plancallsforstrengtheningelectricvehicleinfrastructure,includingEVpower stationsforthesecarsandtrucks.

Undertheadoptedlegislation, DNRECwillnowhavetheauthorityto procureoffshorewindenergythrough competitivebids.TheDESAdoesnot mandatewindpowerbutpermitsprocurement.

DNREC’sdivisionsregardingwater andwatershedstewardshipwillconduct ajointvirtualpublichearingonTuesday,July9,toconsidercommentson permitrequestfortheU.S.Windoffshorewind-powerproject.Thewind farm’spowertransmissioncablesare proposedtolandatDelawareSeashore StatePark’s3R’sBeachandconnect withasubstationtobebuiltnearthe IndianRiverPowerPlant.U.S.Wind hasalreadypurchasedthelandinDagsborosurroundingthecurrentIndian

forit,FenwickIslandDredgeCommitteeChairmanWilliamRymersaid.

Inthesecondroundofbids,the Town,aswellasitsengineeringconsultant,AnchorQEA,“werecommittedto identifyingthemostqualified,bestbidderforthisproject,”Rymersaid.

Previousworkexperienceandoverall reputationwereamongthecriteriacon-

RiverpowersubstationownedbyNRG. Visitde.gov/uswindforadditional detailsabouttheprojectortoregisterto speakattheforum.

DelawareenvironmentalorganizationscelebratedtheSundayafternoon passageofSB265,theDelawareEnerg ySolutionsAct,intheGeneralAssembly.

“Thebillcreatesanoffshorewind procurementprocessforDelawarethat ensuresthatDelawareanshaveaccessto thisabundantcleanenergyresourceoff ourcoast.Thebillalsoensures Delawareremainsinastrategicposition toworkwithneighboringstatesto bringthisaffordableenergytoourregion,”saidagroupofenvironmentalorganizationsinajointstatement.

“Allofthiscomesasaresultofover twoyearsofconversationswithinput fromthepublic,utilities,localgovernments,offshorewindexpertsandGovernor’sEnergyAdvisoryCouncil,

sidered.Brennanmetthatcriteriaand alsohappenedtobethelowestofthe threebidsreceivedinthesecondround ofbidding,hetoldthecouncil.

TheSussexCountyCouncilhasapprovedcontributing$800,000toward the$2.08millionbidcost.TheTown alsoreceived$1milliontowardthe projectfromtheStateofDelaware.

Ofthecountycouncil,whichagreed tocontributethe$800,000afterinitially agreeingto$500,000,Rymersaid, “ Theyaretrulysupportiveoftryingto enhancenavigationandpromoteboater safetyinthosechannels.Alotofthose folksareveryfamiliarwithourchannels,withLittleAssawomanBayand howoftentheyhitsandbars,”hesaid.

Thesecondsetofbidderseachprovidedtwosetsofbids,reflectingtwo dredgedepths,sothattheTowncould

DNREC,andtheGeneralAssembly environmentalcommitteechairs,Sen. StephanieHansenandRep.DebraHeffernan,”saidtheenvironmentalists.

“Today’spassageoftheEnergySolutionsActmarksamajorstepforwardin ourongoingworktoreduceDelaware’s over-relianceonharmfulfossilfuels,” saidHansen,theprimesponsorofSB 265 andchairoftheSenateEnvironment,Energy&TransportationCommittee.“Noneofthiscouldhavebeen possiblewithoutthestrongadvocacyof powerfulalliesliketheSierraClub, PeopleforOffshoreWindEnergyResources,theNatureConservancy,the DelawareNatureSocietyandothers,” shesaid.

“FromupdatingDelaware’sRenewablePortfolioStandardstoreducing greenhousegasemissions,ourcollabo-

evaluatecostdifferentialsbetweentwo potentialdredgedepths.Thedredge committee,Rymersaid,decidedtogo withtheslightlydeeperdepthofmeanlow-waterminus5feet,withthefeeling thattheextradepthwill“extendthe usefullifeofthisproject,”Rymersaid. Thecostsavingstogowithaslightly shallowerdepthwouldhavebeenabout $200,000,hesaid.

Thecommitteerequested$545,000 fromtheTownforitsshareofthecost ofthedredgingproject.Theestimated $2.3milliontotalcostoftheprojectincludesnavigationalaidsthatthe DNRECofficialshavesaidtheywill notreplace.RymersaidtheTownwill gobacktoDNRECandrequestthat theagencyrevisitthatdecision.

Dredginginthechannelsissetto begininthefall.

rativeeffortsareworkingtocreatea healthierandmoresustainablefuture forourchildrenandgrandchildren.”

“ThepassageofSB265willopen thedoortooffshorewindenergyprocurementinourstate.Thisisamonumentalsteptowardembracingacleaner, moresustainablefuture,andhelpsto ensurethatwestayontracktomeetthe targetsoutlinedintheClimateSolutionsAct,”saidHeffernan,chairofthe HouseNaturalResources&Energy Committee.

“Wewilldefinitelynotseeaturbine in thenextyear,butthisisstillahuge feat.Wehavenowbeguntheprocessto ensurethatDelawareisreadytomake theswitchtocleanenergywhenthe bestopportunitypresentsitself.Thank youtoallofmycolleagueswhohave workedwithmetoensurethisbillreflectsthebestinterestsofourenvironmentandthecitizensofourbeautiful state.”

“TheNatureConservancyapplauds theHouse’spassageofSB265,the DelawareEnergySolutionsAct,”added LoriBrennan,executivedirectorofThe NatureConservancyinDelawareand Pennsylvania.“Theexpansionofsustainableclean-energysolutionsiscriticallyimportanttothefightagainst climatechange,andoffshorewindisan importanttoolasweworktobuilda

cleaner,greenerfutureforDelaware. ThankyoutoSen.Hansen,Rep.Heffernanandeveryonewhoworkedso hardtomakethisbillareality.”

“TheSierraClubDelawareChapter wasproudtoparticipateinbothSen. Hansen’sEnergyStakeholdersGroup andtheRenewableEnergySubcommitteeoftheGovernor’sEnergyAdvisory Council—twostateauthoritieswhich bothworkedtocreatethelegislationwe arecelebratingtoday,”saidSierraClub DelawareDirectorDustynThompson.

“Thislegislationisvitaltoexpanding accesstorenewableenergynotjustin DelawarebutacrosstheentireDelmarvaPeninsulaanddramaticallyreduceourgreenhousegasemissionsin theprocess.Thishasbeenyearsinthe making,andweareproudofthework doneinDelawarewithourmanypartnerswhohaveallcometogether tomovetheFirstStateforward.”

“PeopleforOffshoreWindEnergy Resources,POWER,delightsinthe launchingofanoffshorewindprogramforDelaware.We’llsoonbeon ourwaytohealthierair,jobsinaburgeoningnewindustry,andconfidence thatwe’redoingourbesttoavoidlosing preciousDelawarelandtosea-level rise,”saidPOWERFacilitatorPeggy Schultz.

“TheDelawareEnergySolutions Actpavesthewayfortheoffshorewind powerweneedtoreachnetzeroemissionsofgreenhousegassesby2050,

whileensuringaprocurementprocess thatworksforthepeopleofDelaware,” saidJenAdkins,executivedirectorof theDelawareNatureSociety.“Thisis greatnewsforpeople,natureandpublic policymakinginDelaware.”

Graysuggestswindpower advocateswalkfirst,runlater

StateRep.RonGray(R-38th)this week expressedcautionaboutthe DESAandnewoffshorewindprocurementpolicies.

“Ivotedagainstit,”hesaid.“There arestillalotofunknowns.Thegreen folksaresoexcitedandthinkthisis goingtobetheanswertoallofourcarbonemissionsproblems.Butit’sthree tofourtimesmoreexpensivetodevelop wind,andnaturalgasburnsclean.”

“Therewillbeimpactsontourism here.Marylandisgoingforwardanyway,”headded.

“Howwillthisimpactourfishingindustry?”heasked.“Wehavenotlooked at theimpactofelectromagneticfields onfisheries.Howaboutournational defenseandhavingthesetallstructures onthewater?”

“Wehadastudyafewyearsback thatsaidsolarwouldbeabetteralternative,”Grayasserted.

“Theoffshorewindideadoeshavea lotofsupport,andIamnotsureitwill

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‘Small Gems’ Challenge Begins

“Moonglow,” a 6” x 6” oil on linen panel, is the first in a series of 25 original paintings Ellen Rice is creating to celebrate the Summer of 1999 opening of The Ellen Rice Studio & Gallery. Learn more or purchase the first in the series at her studio & gallery, by calling or on the website.

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Millsborofirecompanygetsdonationfromresident

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

APlantationLakesresident,speakingduringthepubliccommentsportion oftheMillsboroTownCouncilmeeting onMonday,July1,thankedtheMillsboroVolunteerFireDepartmentforrespondingtohishomewhen,onarainy Dec.18,2023,hiswifesuffereda seizureandhecalled911.Responders werethereinsevenminutes,andjustas quicklywhentheycalledanambulance againinmid-January.Shehadbeendiagnosed withcanceranddiedinMarch, themansaid,hisvoicebreaking.

HepraisedPlantationLakesresidentsfortheirsupportduringherillness,addingthatfundshadbeenraised. HethenpresentedCouncilmanRon O’Neal,whoispresidentofthefiredepartment,withacheck.O’Nealstood, walkedtotheman,whowasstandingat thepodiuminfrontofthecouncil, shookhishandandthankedhim.

“Thisisthefirstcheck.Wearegoing todomore,”themansaid,tearsinhis eyes,astheaudienceapplauded.

“Thatiswhatagoodcommunityand agoodtowndoesforeachother.They allpulltogetherandworktogether,” CouncilmanJohnThoroughgoodsaid.

AlsospeakingduringpubliccommentswasMillsbororesidentMary

Anderson,whopraisedtheTown’s emergencyservicesdepartmentas“topnotch.”

“Theyhaverespondedtomeacoupletimes,andtheyweregreat,”shesaid.

Shecalledforcouncilmembersto worktogetherandcontinueto“havethe professionalexchangewehavewith eachother.”

“Youalwayscometothebestconclusion.Ihavegreatpromiseforthistown councilforthenextyear.Ithinkyou’re goingtodogreatthings,”shesaid.

AnotherresidentthankedtheTown andChamberofCommerceforthe fireworksdisplayattheannualStars& StripesIndependenceDaycelebration onSaturday,June29.

AwomanwhoalsolivesinMillsboro saidthefireworksdisplaywas“wonderful.”

OfficersgetOKtogrowbeards, changehats

MillsboroPoliceDepartmentofficers willbeallowedtohaveneatlygroomed facialhair—previouslyonlyallowed duringtheannualWhiskersforWishes campaign,whentheywerepermittedto growbeardsiftheydonatedtohelpthe needyatChristmas.

ButPoliceChiefBrianCalloway askedforthecouncil’sapprovaltoallow

facialhairandtoalsoletofficersstartto wearballcaps.

“Thiscostsnothing,butitissomethingourstaffhasaskedmerepeatedly for,formanyyears,andIhavedeftly opposedit,butIamalsounderstanding weareatatimewhenIhavetobelookingthroughadifferentlens.Ihaveto gainpeopleandkeepthem.Isitmy problemorisitanagencyproblem?IfI canhaveofficerswhocanstilllookprofessionalandhavefacialhair,Iwould approvethat,”Callowaysaid.

Thecouncilalsoapprovedallowing officerstowearballcapsinsteadofwhat Callowaycalledthetraditional“campaignhat”thatMillsboropolicehave wornfor100yearsandthathesaidhe willcontinuetoproudlywear.

Thoroughgoodsaidhewouldmove toapprovebothrequests,aslongas beardlengthisnomorethanaquarterinchandthepolicedepartmentemblem onthecapsislargeenoughtoeasilysee. Callowayagreed.

TidalHealthCommittee getsappointments

MayorKimberleyKaanappointed CouncilwomanMaryD’Silvaand CouncilmenMattDavisandJohn ThoroughgoodtotheTidalHealth Committee,andaskedThoroughgood

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to bechairman.

TownManagerJamieBurkexplainedthatTidalHealthofficialshad requestedacommitteebeestablished andtoregularlymeetwithandupdate thetowncouncilaboutthenew healthcampusbeingbuiltinMillsboro.

“Theyarereadytodositework.It’sa beautifulproject,andtheyarereallyexcited,”Burksaid.

Whentheyupdatedthecouncilin thespringof2023,TidalHealthofficials saidthefirstofthreebuildingsinthe 150,000-square-footcomplexwasexpected toopeninabouttwoyears,orin thespringof2025,locatedon40acres justnorthoftown.Thefirstbuilding willofferspecialtyservices,including cardiologyandorthopedics,TidalHealthVicePresidentofStrategyChris Hallsaid.

Planswerestillbeingmadeforthe othertwobuildings,andservicesare likelytoincludelabs,urgentcare,surgeryandrehabilitation.Hallsaiditwas toosoontoknowwhatthecomplex wouldbenamedorhowmanyjobsit wouldprovide.

“Theover-65populationusesthree timesmorehealthcarethananyother agecohort.Havingafamilymedical

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thingsoncarsandtrucksbymovingto EVandmusthave82-87electriccar percentin2050and50percentassoon as2035inourvehiclesupplychain.”

playoutorifthisisapanacea.Thereare guidelinesonmeetingkeythresholds,so thatwillhelponthecostbenefit.Idon’t wanttoburstanyone’sbubble,”Gray added.

Healsonotedotherpotentialareas ofaddressingclimateconcerns.

“Wearealsomandatedtodosome

Hisbottomlinethisweek,hesaid, wasthatmoreremainstobedoneon the issue.

“ThisDESAlawisjustenablinglegislation,sowewillhavetimetowork throughtheseissues.Thereisacostfactorthatpeoplewillwanttoknowabout theirelectricbill.”

FenwickIslandpassesannualbudgetwithnotaxhikes

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandhaspasseditsannual budgetforthe2025fiscalyear,withno increaseinpropertytaxesbutanincreaseinfeesforsomeapplication processes.

The$2.76millionbudgetforthe comingfiscalyearrepresentsaslightincreaseoverlastyear’sbudgetandincludes $500,000fortheupcomingdredgingof channelsconnectingthetown’scanalsto theLittleAssawomanBay.

Thetowncouncilpassedthebudget unanimously,6-0,withCouncilMemberRichardBennabsent.Bennjoined viavideocalllaterinthemeeting.

CouncilTreasurerWilliamRymer toldthecouncilthatrevenuesexceeded

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complexwiththeserviceswewillprovidewillcomplementwhatisalready available.Youcanneverhaveenough familymedicineandoffices,”Hall said.

“Wearestillprogrammingtheother twobuildingsaswegetabetterunderstandingofwhatthenecessaryservices are,whatthecommunitywants,versus usjustdroppinganofficeinthere.We willlookatallthenecessaryservices— endocrinology,primarycare,imaging services,X-rays,labservices.Urgent care,possibly.Wearefinalizingthatand deciding whichspecialists,whichdoctors.Therecouldbestufflikesurgery centers,nursinghome,rehab,other healthcareservices,”hesaid.

Alsoplannedisawalkingpathto promoteexerciseandwellness,aswellas beachgrassplantings,pondsanda walkway.

expensesfortheTownthisfiscalyear,by about$300,000.

Rymersaidrealestatetransfertaxes areprojectedtobringinabout$600,000 totheTown’scoffersforthecurrent year,whiletheprojectedtransfertaxincomehadbeen$225,000.

“Wecontinuetobenefitfromnew construction,whetherit’srenovationsor newhomes,”hesaid.

TheTownhasalsobenefittedfrom increasesininterestincome,dueto higherinterestrates,hesaid.

Expensesareexpectedtoincrease slightlyinthecomingyear,Rymersaid, addingthatmorethan50percentofthe Town’sexpensesgotowardthebeach patrolandthepolicedepartment.

“Bothofthosedepartmentsarereally underpressurefromcompetitivemar-

Firecompanygivesreport

O’Neal,whilepresentingthemonthly firecompanyreport,thankedeveryone whocomplimentedthefirecompanyand emergencypersonnelduringthepublic commentsportionofthemeeting.

“Itake greatprideinourfirecompany.Itakegreatprideespeciallyinour EMSoperation.Weareextremelybusy, soitisgreattohearfromthepublic.… Wecertainlyappreciatethefeedback. Wetrytogooutofourwaytogivethe bestsupportwecan,”O’Nealsaid.

Hesaidthetownwillhaveanewfire engineinAugust.

ChamberofCommerce offersreport

“Well,wedidit.WehadagreatStars &Stripes,”GreaterMillsboroChamber ofCommerceExecutiveDirectorAnne Angeltoldthecouncil,referringtothe June29IndependenceDaycelebration inMillsboro.

kets,”Rymersaid,“soourtownhasbeen keepinginlinewithwhat’shappening throughoutthecountry—but,most importantly,throughoutourneighboringcommunities.”

However,headdedthatadministrativeexpenseswilldecreaseinthecomingyearbecausesomeemployees— includingapolicelieutenantwhowas replacedbyapatrolofficer—havebeen replacedbyemployeeswithlessexperienceandsalariesthatreflectthat.Legal expensesarealsoexpectedtodecrease, hesaid.

“Wehavethesameamountofheads. Wehavethesamenumberofpeopleon thestreet.Butwehavealowersalaryto providethatsafety,”Rymersaid.

“TheTownwentthroughacoupleof lawsuitsoverthelastcoupleyears,

“IwouldliketothanktheTown,the policedepartmentandthefiredepartmentforeveryone’shelp.Ihaveonly beenherealittleoverayear,andInever didaStars&Stripesbefore.Butfrom whatIheard,Igotgreatfeedback,soI amveryhappyaboutthat,”Angelsaid whilepresentinghermonthlyreportto thecouncil.

ShesaidupcomingChamberevents includeawebinaraboutthenew retirementsavingsprogramDelaware EARNS;alegislativewrap-upconcerningHouseandSenatebillsthatwillim-

whichwewon.We’renotexperiencing thatleveloflitigation”currently,hesaid.

Otherexpenses,inadditiontothe dredgingproject,includeaninfrastructureresiliencystudy,butthatbudgetallocationwillonlybespentiftheTown receivesagranttohelppayforit,he said.

TheTownisseeking$300,000in grantfundsforthestudyandwould matchthatgrantwith$100,000of Townfunds.

TheTownisalsoplanningtospend $74,000onanewpolicevehicle.

FeeswillbeincreasedforthoseapplyingforahearingbeforetheBoardof Adjustment,from$1,500to$2,000.Ifa courtstenographerisnecessary,thefee willbe$2,500—anincreaseof$500 overthecurrentfee.

pactbusinesses,onJuly24;amembershipprogram;agolftournamentinconjunctionwithLennarBuildersonOct. 15,tobenefitHabitatforHumanityand GrassrootsRescue;andawalkandrunin thespring,inconjunctionwithLennar buildersandPlantationLakes.

Anewvisitors’guidewillbeoutthis month,shesaid.

“Greatjob.Thankyousomuch,” Burksaid.

“Youguysdidafantasticjobwithall thedisplaysatStars&Stripes.Congratulations,”O’Nealsaid.

Groundsettobebrokenonoutdoorclassroom

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Groundbreakingisexpectedon Monday,July8,foranew,24-by-40foot,$56,000outdoorclassroomlocated behindtheplaygroundatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolinOcean View.

Permitshavebeenapproved,andorganizers—whoincludeschoolprincipalPamelaWebbandmembersofthe parent-teacherorganization—were waitingforMissUtilitytogiveclearancefordigging,WebbtoldtheCoastal Pointthisweek.MikenBuildersisthe contractor.

“ Thekidsaregoingtoloveit,”she

said.“Wearereadytostartusingitin thefall.We’velookedforsomethingto encouragestudentstodooutsidelearning,tohavelearningbeyondthefour wallsofthebuilding.Weweretalking, andwedecidedtotrytomoveforward. Itwassomethingwehadbeenwanting todo.Post-COVID,wedecideditwas importanttolookoutforthewhole

child.Sometimestheyneedtogetout oftheclassroomandexperienceeducationinadifferentway.”

Shedescribedtheclassroomasan openpavilionwithshingleroof,concretefloor,pillarbeamsandelectrical serviceforaceilingfan.Intime,whiteboardsandmarkersmightbeaddedfor instruction.Childrenwillsitatsixor eightpicnictablesinsideandgotothe outdoorclassroomforsubjectsincludingscience,readingandmath,andfor showsanddemonstrations—maybe NativeAmericandancing,Webbsaid.

“Wewilluseitiftheweatherisnice. Wegooutsideunlessit’sbelow32degrees,sowewillbeabletouseitatleast inthespringandfall.Itwillbeanice rewardforkids,too,”shesaid.

Someofthefundingneededtobuild thestructurewasraisedthroughPTO fundraiserevents,andthereweregenerousdonationsfromthecommunity, Webbsaid.

“Alloftheelementaryteachers wantedtheseoutdoorclassroomswhen wecamebackfromCOVID.Some schoolshavethem,andtheyhavetables outsideandmaybetheyputupatemporarycanopyorsunshades,butwe kind ofwaitedandwewantedtodoit thewayourdreamwas.Wecanbring outmultipleclassrooms.Itdoesgiveus alottooffer,”Webbsaid.

LordBaltimore’sPTOfocuseson supportingteachers,studentsandfamiliesandfundraisersprovide“funandeducationaleventsthroughouttheschool year.”

InJuly2023,thePTOboarddeclaredtheoutdoorclassroomasitsmain fundraisinggoal,statingitwouldprovidean“environmenttoenrichtheeducationofthestudentbody.”

“ Thiswillprovideasafe,comfortable andfunctionaloutdoorspaceforteacherstoconductlessons,gettingbothstudentsandstaffexcitedtolearnand teach,”PTOrepresentativesstated. “Theregularuseofcreativity,critical thinkingandproblem-solvingskillsin anunstructuredoutsidesettingmeans thatchildrenaremorelikelytohave theseskillsintheclassroomandfuture careers.Additionally,thisclassroomcan beutilizedforspecialincentivesforstudents, suchasenjoyinglunchoutsideor gettingextraoutside-time.Theadministrationwillbeabletoutilizethestructureforstaffmeetings,PTOmeetings, aswellasotherschool-relatedevents.”

GavinKnupp’s mothercharged withembezzlement

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TiffanyKnuppofBerlin,Md.,the motherof14-year-oldGavinKnupp— whowaskilledtwoyearsagonearOcean Pines,Md.,byahit-and-rundriver— hasbeenchargedwithallegedlyembezzlingmorethan$12,000,includingfrom theGavinKnuppFoundation,formedto raisemoneytobenefityouthinthecommunity.

SheisscheduledtobeinSomerset CountyCourtinPrincessAnne,Md.,on Tuesday,July23,insteadofinWorcester County,Md.,court,becauseWorcester CountyState’sAttorneyKrisHeiseris currentlyprosecutingTylerMailloux,23, whoischargedwiththehit-and-runcrash thatkilledGavinKnuppinJuly2022.

ChargingdocumentsforTiffany KnuppstatethatafundraiserattheShaka PoolBarinWestOceanCity,Md.,was plannedwithKnupp,tobenefitthefamily ofCarterFiggs—ahighschoolfootball playerwhowaskilledinatrafficaccident inSalisbury,Md.,inOctober2023. Knuppreportedlyagreedtomatchthe amountofmoneyraisedforthefamily,a totalof$6,400,buttheFiggsfamilyallegedlyonlyreceived$4,200,accordingto thechargingdocuments.

DocumentsalsostateKnuppworked withShirtsFastLLC,acompanythat soldmerchandiseonitswebsiteforthe GavinKnuppFoundation,formedwith Knupp’sex-husband,RaymondKnupp. Sheallegedlyreceived$1,925fromthe shirtcompany,butthatmoneywasallegedlydepositedintoherownbankaccountinsteadofintothefoundation account.

Knupp’slawyer,ThomasMaronickJr., issuedastatementthisweek,saying Knupp“foughtvigorouslytoraisemoney forfamiliesthathavelostlovedonesas shehaslosthersonGavin[and]these chargesarecompletelybogus,basedon distortionofthetruthorblatantinaccuracies,andwewillfightthesechargesto theircore.”

“Sheiscompletelyinnocentofall charges,andweawaitourdayincourt wherewewillbeabletofacetheseallegationsheadonandshowthetruth,”Maronicksaid,addingthatKnupphasfaced overwhelmingpainandmorethanayear ofmediaattentionwhileraisingher teenagedaughterandworkingasanadvocateforthecommunity.

“Shehashadtodealwithdocumented, continualharassmentfromherex,which hastakenplaceoveryears,andhasledto thegrantingofmultipleprotectiveorders againsthim.Webelievethesepresentallegationshaveaconnectiontothatstrained relationship.Welookverymuchforward toourdayincourtandwhatwebelieve willbetheclearingofMs.Knupp’sgood name,”Maronickwrote.

TrumpArmadatoshowsupportwithboatparade

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BoaterswhosupportformerPresidentDonaldTrumpforre-electionare beinginvitedtojoinintheTrumpArmadaboatparadeonSaturday,July6,at noon,beginningonthenorthsideof IndianRiverInlet.

“Theideaistohavefun,showyour loveforTrump,andhaveyourboatsend amessagetothoseonthebeachthatwe thepeoplestandforTrumpandour conservativecandidatesupanddown thestate.Saygoodbyetowokepolicies andourcurrentfar-leftpoliticiansand their mandateagendas.Itistimefor change,”organizerDrewSunderlinsaid.

Thearmadawillassemblenorthof thejettyinfrontoftheDelaware SeashoreStateParkandboatswill travelnorthinalineparalleltothe

beach,justbeyondthebreakers.

Sunderlinsaidtheywillbe“buzzing Biden’sbeach”intheDeweyBeachand RehobothBeachareas.

Incaseofrain,thearmadawillbeon Sunday,July7.

SunderlinsaidthearmadahasanapprovedpermitfromtheCoastGuard and hasbeenclearedwithHomeland Security.

“Itisafunevent,atnochargetothe participants,tocelebratetheindependenceoftheUnitedStatesandshowour supportforformerPresidentTrump. Wearehopingtohave75to100boats participate,”hesaid.

BoatersfromMaryland,NewJersey, PennsylvaniaandDelawarewillbeparticipating,headded.

ThoseinterestedcanreachSunderlin atdrew@sussex.gop.

“Wejustwantpeopletohavefun.

BoatswillbedecoratedwithTrump signs. Wearehopingwillhavesome stateandlocalcandidatesthatwillparticipate.Theywillbringtheirownsigns ontotheboat.Themajorityofpeople justwanttoshowtheirsupportfor PresidentTrump,”Sunderlinsaid.

Sunderlinsaidtwootherflotillasare alsoplannedforJuly6.Onewillbein theRehobothBay,forpontoonboats andsmallerboatsthatdon’twanttotry tonavigateintheocean.ItisbeingorganizedbyNancyDellavecchio,who canbereachedat nancydell@comcast.net.Itwillbeginat 11a.m.intheRehobothBaynearthe RustyRudder.’

TheotheronewillbeintheAssawomanBay,forpontoonboats.Itis beingorganizedbyMichelleParsons, whocanbereachedat info@38thdrcp.com.

Adecadeofdeliciousness

Rankincelebrating 10yearsofPie

ByJ’SeanMatthews PointIntern

Manysmallbusinessesaimtoreacha 10-yearmilestone,butmostfail.Robin Rankin,though,hasfoundawaytobeat theodds.In2014,Rankinstartedher restaurantPie,whichshecalls “Bethany’sPremierPizzaPlace.”The restaurantfocusesitsmaindisheson pizza,andthisyearitwillbecelebrated for10yearsofsuccess.

RankinisaWashington,D.C.,native whospenthersummersinBethany Beach,livinginahousethatherparents

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted RobinRankinhasbeenservingcraftpizzaindowntownBethanyBeachatherpopularrestaurant,Pie.Above,Rankinandhermother,PatsyRankin.

RobinRankin.

Thestyleofpizzathatisservedat Piewasinspiredbyandoriginatedfrom Patsy’s.Afterrealizinghowpopular theiruniquestyleofpizzabecame, RobinRankindecidedtostartsomethingofherown—somethingthat wouldbecenteredaroundthiscertain styleofpizza.

“ Thestyleofpizzawemakeatpie startedatPatsy’s,”shesaid.“It’sa uniquestyle.Youactuallygrillthe doughbeforebakingit.It’sasmalloval pizzawithuniquetoppings,suchas soppressata,kalamataolive,cornand arugula.Wealsodoaseasonalpeach pizzausingthelocalBennettfarm peaches,prosciutto,briecheeseand arugula.

andlaborrisingsomuchsinceCOVID. WestruggledthroughCOVIDwiththe helpoflocalgrantsandloans.Itwasextremelyhard,butweimplementedonlineorderingforcarry-outandoffered manyspecialsanddiscountstoour amazingloyalcustomers.Iamproudto beapartoftwowomen-ownedbusinesses.”

Throughouthersuccess,Rankinsaid, shehasbeenmotivatedbyhermother and hertwodaughters,whokeepher focusedandgiveherthewilltocontinuetosucceedatwhatsheisdoingin therestaurantbusiness.

haveownedsince1967.Comingto BethanyBeacheverysummer,herfamilydecidedtoopenarestaurantthere.

“Wespentsummershereuntil2000 —that’swhenweopenedPatsy’s restaurantandmovedherefull-time,” saidRankin.

Stillownedbyhermother,Patsy Rankin,Patsy’swillbecelebrating25 yearsofsuccessthisyear.

RobinRankinstartedhercareerin therestaurantbusinessthroughworking withhermother,whichlaterinspired hertocreateherownrestaurant.

“Originally,PatsywasthechefandI ranthefrontofthehouse.Around 2010,Itookoverthekitchen,andPatsy focusedmoreoncreatingspecial dessertsandrunningtheoffice,”said

“Mymommadethistypeofpizza whileIwasgrowingup.Welatermade itasanappetizeratPatsy’s.Ithadgottensopopularthatmypartner,Daniel L ewis,andIdecidedtocreatePie,”said Rankin.

Owningarestaurantalreadyhasits owndifficulties,butCOVIDaddedon tothepileofdifficultiesthatcomewith it.RankinacknowledgedthatPiestruggledthroughCOVID,justasmany otherbusinessesstruggled,butthrough thatroughpatchRankinfoundawayto overcomethatstruggle—onlineordering.

Beingabletomaneuverandfinddifferenteasy-to-servefoodskeptherbusinessupandrunningtothisday.

“ Therestaurantbusinessisanincrediblyhardbusinesstosucceedin,” shesaid,“especiallynow,withfoodcost

“Mymomhasbeenahugerole modelasabusinesswomanandchef.I havelearnedsomuchfromheroverthe years,andwemakeanamazingteam.I nowhavetwodaughters—Willow,age 11,andLuna,age9—theyeachhave createdtheirownpizzasonPie’smenu. It’ssuchajoytoseetheirinterestin foodandbusiness.MaybetheywillfollowinmymomandI’sfootstepsand takeovertherestaurantsoneday,”said Rankin.

Asshecelebrates10yearsofPie, Rankinsaidshe’slookingforwardto reachinganotherdecadeofsuccess andkeepingtherestaurantupand running.

PieislocatedinBethanyBeachon N.PennsylvaniaAvenue.Tocelebrate themilestone,theywillbedoing10 daysofgiveaways,pickingnamesfrom entrantsontheirFacebookandInstagramaccountseveryfewdaystogive awayT-shirts,hats,Pieglasses,coasters, pies andgiftcards.

Localgroupraisingfundsforlocaldogpark

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Whenalocalgroupseekingtobuild adogparksurveyedotherdogowners abouttheissue,thenumberstoldthe “tail.”

Ofthe1,080responsesthegroup— theSouthCoastalDelawareDogPark Foundation—received,89percentsaid theywouldliketoseeadogparkinthe area.

Thatwasgood newsforgrouporganizersFrankMirandaofOceanView andFerneCooperof BethanyBeach,who spoketotheCoastal Pointlastweekabout theirproject.

Theeffortgot startedwhenMirandaandCooper metandCooper “lamented”thatshe hadtogotoLewes tofindtheclosest dogparkforher pooch,3-year-old “mutt”Cosmo,Mirandasaid.

“Onethingledto another,andwe startedtalkingabout havingadogpark.… Thatwasacouple yearsago,”hesaid.

Ofthesurveyrespondents,71percentsaidtheywould useadogparkat leastonceaweek,Coopersaid.

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary Hardimanthisweeksharedthetextofa lettershewroteinNovember2021toa constituentwhowasinterestedin whetherthetowncouncilwouldconsiderorhadconsideredadogpark withinthetown.

Inherresponse,HardimancitedsurveystheTownhaddonein2014and 2016,whenitwasconsideringusesfor thepropertynowoccupiedbyCentral

groupislookingforbetween3and7 acres,accordingtoinformationonthe group’swebsite.

Thesurveyconductedbythegroup in2022usedanemaillistprovidedby CoastalVeterinaryownerDr.MaryHelenStaruch,whoisalsoinvolvedinthe dogparkfoundation.Mirandasaidthe groupsenttheseven-questionsurveyto 2,400dogownersinBethanyBeach, Selbyville,Ocean

waterandchasingballs…”Coopersaid. “Itjustseemssuchashamethat there’snoplacewherewecandothat here,”shesaid.“Wethought,well,we needtodosomething.”

Mirandasaidthatafterhemetwith Hudson,whosharedtheideawithother countyofficials,“Theyunofficiallyloved theidea”ofadogpark.“Theylovedthe idea,andtheywouldliketotrytohelp us,”hesaid.

Meanwhile,despitesomerequests, theBethanyBeachTownCouncilhas declinedtopursueputtingadogparkin town—specificallyonthepropertyoccupiedbytheTown’sCentralPark,at theintersectionofGarfieldParkway (Route26)andCoastalHighway(Route 1).

Otherareatowns,includingMillville andOceanView,havealsochosennotto pursuetheideaofdogparkswithin townlimits.Officialshavecitedthe costsofinsurance,aswellasmaintenanceoftheproperty,asbeingprohibitive.

Undertheplanbeingdevelopedby theSouthCoastalgroup,dogowners wouldfundthecostofinsuranceand maintenancewithyearlymembership dues.

Mirandanotedthattheissuehasgarneredattentiononsocialmedia,includingnearly200commentsononeof manypostsonthesubjectofdogparks byBethanyBeachdogownerBryan Clifford,whofrequentlypostsonsocial mediaabouthisBernesemountaindog, Boulder,andBoulder’sadventures aroundtown.

Park.Theresidenthadaskedthatthe subjectofadogparkbeplacedonthe towncouncilagenda,andHardimanrespondedthat“nocouncilmemberplaced itonanagenda”atthattime.

Inthe2014survey,Hardimansaid,of 967responses,only43—or4.4percent —saidthey wouldliketoseeadogpark ontheCentralParkproperty.

“Manyalsosaid,‘nodogpark,’” Hardiman’slettersaid.

The2016survey,shesaid,“delineated andfinalizedaparkdesign,whichdid notincludeadogpark.”

SussexCountyCouncilMember DougHudsonacknowledgedthisweek thathehadmetwithmembersofthe SouthCoastalDelawareDogPark Foundationrecently,asdidCountyAdministratorToddLawson,accordingto Hudson.

Althoughhesaid“noactionhasbeen taken”bythecouncilonthesubjectofa dogparkonCounty-ownedlandon Route54,acrossfromCoastalVeterinary,possiblybeingusedforadogpark, headded,“It’snotdeadinthewater.”

Hudsonsaidhewasnotsurehow largetheRoute54propertyis.The SouthCoastalDelawareDogPark

View,Frankford,DagsboroandMillville.

Oncetheyreceivedtheresults,which seemedtoshowoverwhelmingsupport foradogparkamongactualdogowners, “Wethought,well,here’ssomeinterestingsupport,”Coopersaid.

Althoughshesaidshehastakenher dog,Cosmo,totheLewesdogparkand isamember,“It’skindofashlep,”particularlyduringthesummermonthswhen trafficcanbeheavy.

OtherthantheLewespark,Cooper said,theclosestdogparkswouldbea smalloneon94thStreetinOceanCity, Md.,andarelativelynewoneinMillsboro.

“There’sliterallynothinginthisarea,” Coopersaid.“That,coupledwith Delaware’sdog-leashrules—whichare legitimate,Iguess…youarenotsupposedtohaveadogoff-leashonthe beach,eveninoff-season.”

“Whenyou’redownthere,oratthe dogpark,andyouseethesedogsthatget alongperfectlywellwithouthumanintervention,andthey’rerunningaround andsmilingandhappy…itmakesyou feelgoodtoseethesepets,they’rejust runningaround,they’rerompinginthe

Atthesuggestionofthose countyofficials, Mirandasaid, thegroupcompletedthe processofbecominga 501(c)3organization,meaning donationsare tax-deductible. Inaddition,the grouphassetits firstfundraiserfor Wednesday,Aug.7,at SmokeyHolloweventvenue e.Titled“Tunesfor Tails,”theeventwillfeaturea nationallyknownKeyWestbasedbandcalledThe MarshallMorlockBand. Foodfromfoodtrucks, andbeerandwinewillbe availableforpurchase.Sponsorshipsareavailable,startingat $500.Sponsorswillberecognized onthefoundation’swebsite,aswell asonsocialmediaandattheevent. Seatingwillbelimitedfortheevent. Donations(minimum$25perperson suggested)willbeacceptedinlieuof tickets,butRSVPsmustbereceivedby Aug.1.ToRSVP,orformoreinformationontheproject,gotowww.scdedogpark.org.Theemailaddressforthe foundationissouthcoastaldelawaredogpark@gmail.com.Mailinquiriescanbe senttoSouthCoastalDelawareDog Park,P.O.Box872,Selbyville,DE 19975.

Inadditiontodonations,thegroupis alsoseekingvolunteerstohelpintheefforttoestablishadogpark,particularly intheareasofprojectmanagement,volunteercoordination,fundraising,marketing/publicrelations,community organizing,accountingandlegalissues.

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ThelossofYorkisalossforthewholecommunity

Whileweexcitedlycelebratethebirthofournationthisweek,wedo sowithawellofsadnessinourhearts.

VickieYork,awell-knownfigureinthelocalrealestateindustryand adedicatedchampionofourcommunity,passedawaylastweekend.She builtanameforherselfastheproverbial“go-getter”inabusinesschock fullofgo-getters,andherknowledgeandprofessionalismledherto buildingareal-estatelegacythatwillenduretheproverbialsandsoftime.

Shewasconsideredbymanyasabitofapioneer—testingherselfby branchingoutonherownafterbuildingastellarreputationinherfield, andsheemployedasubstantialteamofreal-estateprofessionalsunder herumbrellaashercompanygrew.Ifoneweretocompilealistofthe mostprominentandsignificantpeopleinthisarea’sbusinesscommunity, well,thelistwouldnotbepertinentwithouthernameattached. Butshewasmorethanthat.

Shewasakindsoul,whodonatedtoanynumberofworthycausesin ourcommunity—abriefsearchonourpaper’swebsiteturnedupcount-

lessletterstotheeditorovertheyearsthatthankedherforherdonations, andhernamepoppedupontoomanysponsorshipliststonote.Active inthepoliticalworldformanyyears,shewasaperson“whoknewhowto getthingsdone,”asthesayinggoes,butshealsohadanadmirablewayof notpushingherpoliticsdownanybody’sthroat,whichisauniqueand admirableskilltopossessthesedays.

ThiscommunityisaninfinitelybetterplacetodaybecauseoftheeffortsofYork—bothprofessionallyandpersonally.Shebelievedinthe peopleandbusinessesofthisarea,andpouredherheartandsoulinto buildingupboth.

Throughouttheyears,wehavebuiltastrongprofessionalandpersonalrelationshipwithYork,andweareextremelygratefulforboth. Tearsarebeingshedinourofficeoverherloss,buttherearealsoplenty ofsmiles,becausewegottoknowherinthefirstplace.

ThecommunityisabetterplacebecauseoftheeffortsofVickieYork, andhernamewillringonlongintothefuture.

EmbraceourdifferencesanduniteasAmericans

Who’supforalittleIndependencing?

Yeah,tryasImight,Ijustdon’tthinkI’mevergoingtoget“Independencing”tobeathing.

Regardless,wegatherheretogetheronJuly4everyyeartocelebratea decisionmadebyarag-taggroupofpatriotstosetforthonagrandexperimentofnation-buildingthathasbeenemulatedbyanynumberof countriessince.Theirmission,asillustratedinthatbeautifully-crafted DeclarationofIndependence,wouldbetocreateanationwhereitisrecognizedthatall humanbeingsarecreatedequal,andtheonly trueroleofgovernmentwouldbetoprotect thefundamental,unalienablerightsoflife,libertyandthepursuitofhappiness.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

And,yeah,ithasn’talwaysgonelikethat. Lestweforget,wewereanationthatallowed onegroupofpeopletoownanothergroupof peopleuntilabout620,000Americansdiedinawaroverthatthumbto theeyeofthenotionof“Allmenarecreatedequal.”Andwewouldberemissifwedidn’tmentionthatwomenweren’tevenallowedtovoteuntil 1920,orowncreditcardsuntil1974,solidifyingtheconceptthat“men” wasinfactanimportantpartofthatstatementconcerningequality.

Anditisindeedapreciousthingwhenweunite,beitforanOlympic event,healingoversharedtragedyorsimplyenjoyinganaffinityfora songormovie.Wedon’thavetositbytheproverbialcampfireandsing Kumbayatomakethisthingwecallhumanityasuccess.Wejusthaveto stopattackingeachotherandforgettingthatweareallsupposedtobeon thesamegeneralsidehere.

AsIsaidbefore,wedoallhavealotincommonwithoneanother, evenifourpoliticalleadersenjoyplayinggames inanefforttodivideusandcreatemorepassionateloyaltyintheirparticularparties.Many ofusworshipinthesamechurches,butvote differentlyonelectionday.Manyofuswearthe uniformofournation’sarmedforces,whilearguingoverbeersoverpolitics,faithorhow manyFunyunswecanstickinourmouthsat oncewhilehangingupsidedownfromapullupbar.

Thirtysix,bytheway.Ioncegotupto36inmyyoungerdays.IrealizedthatifyouputtheFunyunsinfirst,andthensoftenthemupwitha swigfrom...

ButIdigress.

Still,wewerestartedonamissionofthebestofintentions,andthose aforementionedpatriotsriskeditallinordertoembarkonaquestto buildabetterworld.Oh,therehavebeenwarts—giant,hairy,pulsating, principal-in-Uncle-Buck-kind-of-warts.Butthat’showrealityoften works,isn’tit?

Westartwiththosereallygoodintentions.Weputinparametersand guardrailstogoaboutmeetingthoseintentions.Andthen,poof...people getinvolvedandscrewitup.

Obviously,notallpeople.Iarguethatmostpeopleare,infact,good. Theywanttodotherightthings.Theyworkhard.Lovetheirfamilies. Obeythelaws.Treatanimalswell.ReadtheCoastalPoint.Youknow— alltheimportantstuff.

LookaroundyouifyouareoutandaboutthisFourthofJuly.You’ll findthatthemajorityofpeoplewillbewearingred,whiteandbluein honorofthecountrytheylove.Childrenwillbeeatingicecreamand wearingpatrioticcolors,adultswillbechanting“USA”whenevertheopportunityarisesandwhentheskydarkensbeforeexplodingintoabrillianttapestryoflightsfromthefireworkshonoringourindependence, youwillhear“oohs”and“aahs”insteadof“yous”and“us.” Wewillbeunited,justasthosebravepatriotsfirstintended.

Mypointisthatwedon’thavetoagreeoneverythingtogetalong andbeaproductivesociety.Infact,it’sboringifweallagreeoneverything,andprogressneverhappensbecausewenevergetoutofourcomfortzones.Weneedopinionsandstancesdifferentfromourownsothat wedoknowwearemakinginformeddecisions,andwedoknowthatall avenuesarebeingconsidered.

Whatbuiltthisnationintowhatitbecamewasthepeople.Asin,we, thepeople.WedecidewhositsinWashington,andwedecidehowlong theygettositthere.Wedecidehowwewilltreatoneanotherinastore orstandingonGarfieldParkwayenjoyingaparade.Wedecidethekind ofpeoplewewishourchildrentobecome.

Dowewanttobedivisiveandmakeallofourlifechoicesbasedon whatsomeotherpersonissayingonthe24-hournewsnetworkofour liking,ordowewanttolookinsideofourselvesandchannelourinner humanbeings?Dowewanttocallagroupofpeopleracistoruneducatedbecauseofwhotheyvotefor,oranothergroupelitistandunAmericanbecausetheyvotefortheotherside?

It’ssilly.

CelebrateallthingsAmericathisweekbycelebratingthepeoplewho makeAmericawhatitisandcanbe—we,thepeople.

CoastalPointencourages theexchangeofideas. Letterstotheeditormustbe signedbytheauthorwith phonenumberincludedfor purposes ofverification.

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GuestColumn Hardimansharesthoughtsonspecialday

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

July4,IndependenceDay,isfast approaching.We’reseeingandhearingmoreannouncementsandplans forpatrioticcelebrations,withparades,fireworks,musicprogramsand otherevents,largeandsmall.This yearmarksthe248thanniversaryof theDeclarationofIndependenceof theoriginal13statesfromGreat Britain,soJuly4issometimescalled “thebirthdayoftheUnitedStates.”A greatreasontocelebrate,asJohn Adamspredictedin1776.

Inalettertohiswife,Abigail,that year,hesaidthatfuturegenerationsof AmericanswouldcelebrateIndependenceDay“withPompandParades, withShows,Games,Sports,guns, Bells,BonfiresandIlluminations, fromoneendofthisContinenttothe other,fromthistimeforwardforever more.”

Adamsdidn’tmentionfoodand didn’tknowaboutourcelebrations withcookoutsorenjoyingtheday withicecreamandfriesonthe BethanyBeachboardwalk,butIthink heandAbigailwouldjoinrightin.

Thefirstcelebrationtookplaceon

July8,1776,inPhiladelphia.ItfeaturedapublicreadingoftheDeclarationofIndependence,whichsomesay wasannouncedbytheringingofthe LibertyBell.Appropriately,thebellis inscribedwithatimelessmessage fromtheBible:“ProclaimLiberty throughouttheLandUntoAllthe Inhabitantsthereof.”

Wecanonlyimaginetheimpactof thesurprisingandinspiringwordsof theDeclarationwhenreadorheard forthefirsttimein1776,whenkings, likeKingGeorgeIII,andemperors hadlongruledtheworld.Youcan readitthrough,assomedoeveryIn-

dependenceDay,togetasenseofthat timeinourhistory.Butfornow,just thinkaboutthepowerfuleffectofthe fundamentalprinciplesintheopeningstatement: “Weholdthesetruthstobeselfevident,thatallmenarecreated equal;thattheyareendowedbytheir Creatorwithcertainunalienable Rights;thatamongtheseareLife, LibertyandthepursuitofHappiness [and]thattosecuretheserights, Governmentsareinstitutedamong Men,derivingtheirjustpowersfrom

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Editor:

TheDelawareLegislaturepassed theDelawareEnergySolutionsAct. TheletterstotheCoastalPointinoppositionleftoutinformationasto whyitwasimportanttopassthislegislation.Delawareisasmallstatewith fertilesoilandfewoptionsforgreen energy.Delawarehaslostfarmsto housing,andnowfarms,suchasmine,

havebeenapproachedforsolarpanels, onewithajarofhoneytosweetenthe deal.

Forthosethatmentionedaland option,theyshouldvisitaplacelike SouthDakotaandseemilesofwind turbines.

Anothersuggestionwasnuclear energy.Wouldyouratherbenexttoa powerplantorhavewindturbinesin yourview?

Thebiggestomissionfromalloppositionletterwritersistheassumptionthattherewouldbeabeachto

nationalDNA.

theconsentofthegoverned.”

The56representativesofthenew statesintheContinentalCongress whovotedfortheDeclarationknew thatitwasnotaself-fulfillingdocument.Independencehadtobewon withlimitedmilitaryresources againstthepowerfulprofessional armyandnavyofGreatBritain. Therewasalsoasizablepartofthe populationofthenewstatesthatwas stillloyaltoKingGeorgeIIIand wantedtoremainintheBritishempire.

Despiteallthisandtheenormous personalriskinvolved,therepresentativesassembled,“appealingtothe SupremeJudgeoftheworldforthe rectitudeof[their]intentions,”and “intheName,andbytheAuthority ofthegoodpeopleoftheseColonies,” solemnlydeclaredourindependence. Andthen,inunifiedcommitment, theyprovided“forthesupportofthis Declaration,withafirmrelianceon theprotectionofDivineProvidence, wemutuallypledgetoeachotherour Lives,ourFortunes,andoursacred Honor.”

Thereare56profiles-in-courage storiesinthishistoricevent.

Weusuallythinkofthemcollectively,orjustafewofthemore prominentindividuals,likeJohn Hancock,ThomasJeffersonandJohn Adams.Butthelifeofeachisaninterestingstory.Oneeasy-to-read sourceis“SigningTheirLivesAway,” a2009collectionofbriefprofilesof thelivesofthe56representatives,by DeniseKiernanandJosephD’Agnese.

It’strulyremarkablewhatthose56 individuals,withalltheirdifferences, accomplishedtogetherinthathot summerin1776.

Weliveinfreedomtodaybecause ofthesacrificesofthoseearlypatriots,aswellasallthosewhohaveprotectedournationsincethen.Andwe continuetobeinspiredandguidedby theaspirationalprinciplesintheDeclarationofIndependence.It’sinour

So,whileweenjoytheparades, cookouts,fireworks,musiceventsand otherfunactivitieswithfamilyand friendsontheJuly4weekend,we

viewthewindturbines.Asabeachfrontowner,Ihavebeenthrough beachreplenishment.Windturbines isasmallsteptopreservingour beaches.

Delawareisfortunateinhavingthe ocean.NoonementionedthatRhode Island(5milesoffshore)andLongIsland(35milesoffshore)alreadyhave offshorewindfarmsandothercoastal statesareexploringoptions.

Finally,letterwritershavementioned“SaveOurBeachView.”Where isthefundingcomingfromwhenan

shouldalsorememberthosepatriots whodeclaredandwonourindependence,gratefulfortheirfaith,resolve andcourage.Becauseofthemandthe blessingsofDivineProvidence,we

organizationcansendoutthousands ofletters?TheoneIreceivedthreatenedtosue.Why?Accordingtothe Energy&PolicyInstitute,thisorganizationisfundedbythefossilfuelindustry.Conflictofinterest? Supportwindturbinesaspartof Delaware’sfuture.

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HappyIndependenceDay!

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Readerfindsoptimism inCoastalPoint

Editor:

IhavereadtheCoastalPointfor about10years.Daily,Ireadthe WashingtonPostandNYT,andIread theCoastalPoint(C.P.)weekly.IprefertheC.P.,becausetheyprovideindepthaccurateandfaircoveragetoa widevarietyofimportantregionalissues;regularreportingonourcommunitiesandschooldistricts;focuson businessandrestaurantsbothestablishedandnew;openlettersfrom readers;andimportanthuman-interestarticles,allunderthecompetent leadershipofDarinMcCann,executiveeditor.Kudostotheentirestaffof C.P.—you’reallexcellentatwhatyou do.

Allthatbeingsaid,themainreason forthisletterismyadmirationfor Darin’sinsightfuleditorials—most recentlyofJune14and21.Bothdescribeddifficultiesmembersofour communitieswhoareexperiencing difficultiesandthewonderfulcommunityoutreachandgivingoffriends andneighborswhowantedtohelp,as wellasthegratitudeoftheindividuals andrecipientfamilies.

Theseeditorialsareforsurefeelgoodstories.Moreimportantthanthe

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Coalitionthankful forlocalreps

Editor:

TheCoalitionforaSaferFred HudsonRoadsincerelyappreciates theleadershipof[state]Sen.Gerald Hocker,stateRep.RonaldGrayand SussexCountyCouncilmanDouglas Hudson.Theirsupporthasledtothe constructionofasafepedestrian/bicyclepassagewayalongFredHudson RoadfromNorthBeachDriveto McCoy’sWayandthetrailheadthat beginsthere.

Ourcoalitionconsistsofmorethan 200homeownersinNorthBethany BeachandOceanViewwhohave beenveryconcernedaboutFredHudsonRoadsafetyinitsentiretyfor

years.Formany,thisroadistheonly routeinandoutofourcommunities, whichmeansotherthantravelingby car,asafetyconcernremainstobike, runorwalktothebeach,storesand shopslocatedoffRoute1.

Weareabsolutelythrilledwiththe constructionofthepavedpathwestwardfromNorthBeachDriveto McCoy’sWay(Phase1)andthank thesethreelegislatorsandthe DelawareDepartmentofTransportationforalltheydidtomakethisareality.

Again,weappreciateallthehard workandeffortsfromourlegislators andDelDOTtoconstructthismuch neededpedestrianwalkway,andwe lookforwardtothenextphaseofthis projecttobringthepedestrianwalkwayallthewaytoRoute1.

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Readerofferslifeguard information

Editor:

Ifthere’sinterestinadeeperdive intotherealmofoceanlifeguarding andrescue,mightIofferawiderperspectivethanthatofferedbywell-intentionedbuttopicalpiecesinprevious editions?

•OnDelmarva,theDiamondState (Delaware)haseightlifeguardagencies certifiedbytheUnitedStatesLifesav-

ingAssociation(USLA),asopposedto onlyoneintheFreeState(Maryland) andtwo(regular)intheOldDominion State.

•OfDelaware’seightagencies,six haveachievedanadvancedstatusand twoareregular(theonlydifferenceis anEMRversusFirst-Aidcertification).

•OfthosefourDelawareuncertifiedagencieswho’vechosentoremain so,mosthaveindividuallifeguards who’remembersingoodstanding throughourlocalSussexCountyLifeSavingAssociationchapterofUSLA andeagerlyparticipateinvariouscompetitionslocal,regionalandnational championships.

•SCLAPresidentMattFarlowis alsoalieutenantwiththeBethany BeachPatrolandaSussexCounty EMSparamedic.

•Earlierthismonth,selectlifeguardsfromthreelifeguardagencies attendedafirst-everjointtrainingoperationhostedbytheBethanyBeach VFCandinvolvedJetSkiops,with moreplanned.

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IRSDfinalizingcandidatesforSCHSprincipal

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

JudithA.Brittinghamlastmonth resignedfromtheinterimpositionof principalofSussexCentralHigh School,whereshewasinstalledas schooladministratoraftertheterminationofBradleyLayfieldforcause. AccordingtoJayOwens,superintendentofIndianRiverSchoolDistrict, theprincipalpostwillbefilledintime forthereturntoschool.

“Thisroleisaveryimportantjob, andit’sanexcellentopportunityforthe rightperson,”saidOwens.“Theprincipalistheheadofthebuilding, the managementoftheschool,andthe supporteroftheSCHSteam.Theywill bestartingwithacleanslateanda

brand-newhighschoolwithmodern facilities.”

OwenstermedtheJune6resignationa“personnelissue”andsaidhe wasunabletocomment.Thereason Brittinghamcitedintheresignation letterwashealthconcerns.

“Therearealotofstudentsat SCHS,atover2,000youngpeople. Thisisourbiggesthighschool,andwe wantitwellmanaged,”hesaid.

“Itisagreatopportunity,andwe havealreadyclosedourpostingforthe principaljob,”hesaid.“Wehaveexcellentinternaldistrictandexternaloutsideschooladministrationcandidates.”

BrittinghamwasappointedlastAugustfromherpositionasadirectorof specialeducationatthedistrictoffice toserveas“acting”orinterimprincipal

forthe2023-2024schoolyear.

“Judiworkedherbuttoffforthisdistrict,andshedideverythingweasked hertodo,”saidDonaldHattier,who completedmorethan20yearsofservice ontheIRSDboardofeducationlast week.“Sometimesthereformerwhohas tocomeinisnotthemostpopularperson.”

“WehadJuditakethehelmasinterim,andshehasalreadypublicly talkedaboutsomeofherhealthissues,”saidHattier.“SussexCentral mayjusthavewornherout.Youcan onlymakesomeincrementalreforms. Herjobwastorebuildstaffandnormalizethebuildingandhirearenewed teamforCentral,andIthinkshe startedthatworkinheroneschool year.Butitmaytakeuptothreeyears

torebuild.”

“WewantedtogiveJudithatkind ofrunway.Judicouldpivotbetterthan manyofouradministratorsandhad servedasaprincipalbefore,”saidHattier.“Shewasonherway,butIthink thedemandsjustcaughtupwithher.”

WhenOwensrecommendedBrittinghamfortheinterimroleandthe boardapprovedthathiringdecision, hesaidatthetime:“Judihasprevious experienceasaschoolprincipalinour districtandisaformerassistantprincipalatSCHS.Judiisagiftedadministratorwhowillhavethebest interestsofSCHSstudentsandstaff atheartmovingforward.”

HerresignationwaseffectiveimmediatelyonJune6,andthesearch processstartedinmid-June.

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PamelaJane‘P.J.’Bonderenko

PamelaJane“P.J.”Bonderenko passedawaypeacefullyonJune16, 2024,surroundedbyherlovedones afteralongbattlewithmultiple myeloma.ShewasborninElizabeth, N.J.,toDanielandJaneBillyof Clark,N.J.

Shewasawarm,lovingandgenerouspersonwhoalwaysplacedthe needsofothersaboveher own.Thosewhohadthegoodfortunetoknowherwillalwaysrememberherimmensekindnessand beauty.Shehadawonderfulpresence andtheuniqueabilitytomakeeveryoneshemetfeellikeherbestfriend. Herdelightfulsenseofhumorand genuineloveofpeoplebroughtgreat joytoallthosearoundher.

BonderenkograduatedfromJohnsonRegionalHighSchoolinClark anddedicatedmanyyearstoFranklin ElementarySchooloftheRahway PublicSchoolSystem,whereshewas affectionatelyknowntothestudents as“Mrs.B.”

Shewaspassionateaboutlife.In additiontoherloveofentertaining familyandfriends,shelookedforwardtovisitingnewplacesandexperiencingnewadventures.Whetherit wasaroadtripwithgrandchildren, takingacruise,orvisitingherfavoritecitiesinEurope,Bonderenko’s bagswerealwayspackedandreadyto go.Shespent21yearsenjoyingthe Coloradomountainsandthelastfive yearswalkingtheDelaware beaches.InColorado,shelovedthe

majesticRockyMountainsandall thatlivingtherehadtooffer.In Delaware,shelovedwalkingalong thebeaches,takinginthesea,sun, sandandsunsetsoverthe water.Bonderenkooftensaidthat livingintwosuchbeautifulplaces madeherfeellikeshewasonvacationeveryday.

Herlegacyofloveandkindness willcontinuetoinspireallwhoknew her.Shewillbedeeplymissedand foreverremembered.Herspiritwill liveoninthebeautifulmemoriesshe createdandthelivesshetouched.

Bonderenkowasprecededin deathbyherbrother,Daniel.Sheis survivedbyherlovinghusbandof52 years,GlenofMillville,Del.;her threesonsandtheirwives,Christo-

pherandAnnaofLondon,England; CoreyandDanielleofWatertown, Conn.;andRyanandEmanofRahway,N.J.Shewastheproudandlovinggrandmotherofsixwonderful grandchildren,Sebastian(20),Theo (17),Marley(19),Kaya(18),Giulia (11)andGabriel(9).“Bebe,”asher grandchildrencalledher,adoredher grandchildren,allofwhomgaveher tremendousjoy.

Inaccordancewithherwishes, therewillbenoviewingorservices. TohonorBonderenko’smemory,donationscanbemadeto:BeebeMedicalFoundation,902SavannahRoad, Lewes,DE19958,or(302)6442900orattheirwebsiteatbeebehealthcare.org,indicatingthatthe giftisinmemoryofPamBonderenkoandisdesignatedforthe SouthCoastalCancerCenter.Her lifememorialwebpageis atwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

PamelaBryantBragg,90

PamelaBryantBragg,90,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedpeacefullyonJune 20,2024,attheMacky&Pam StansellHouseinBerlin,Md.She wasbornonJune8,1934,inMemphis,Tenn.,daughterofthelateEmmettBryantandNellie(Rees) BryantofFlorence,Ala. BragglivedinMemphisandFlorenceduringherearlyyears.She earnedherbachelor’sdegreeinnursing(familynursepractitioner)from theUniversityofAlabamaandher master’sdegreefromGeorgeWashingtonUniversity.Sheworkedasan RNPandretiredaftermorethan20 yearsofworkattheUniversityof MarylandStudentHealthCenter. ShemovedfromBowie,Md.,backto TexasandlaterreturnedtotheEast CoastandmadeSelbyvilleherforeverhome.

Noonewasmoreintofashion thanBragg.“Astylemaventhrough andthrough,ourgirlneverlooked

badandalwaysmadeeveryoneelse feelgood.Herbeautywasmorethan skin-deep,though.”Braggspenttime landscaping,interiordecorating,ballroomdancing,drivingcross-country, gettingonherJohnDeeretractor mowingacresofgrassforhours,enjoyingwatchinghergrandchildren playsports,drivingtoandfromtheir tournamentgames,attendingtheir highschoolandcollegegraduations, andlovingonherfur-babies,Holly andJack.

“Whileourheartmournstheloss, wetakecomfortinknowingsheisno longersuffering.”Inherfinal thoughts,shesharedherprideinher familyandsincerethankstofriends.

Braggwasprecededindeathby herson,ChristopherBragg,andsister,Margaret“Peggy”Crawford.She leavesherdevotedhusbandof67 years,RayH.Bragg;adaughter, Debra,ofPasadena,Md.;brother ReesBryant(andPatty)ofKissimmee,Fla.;andbrother-in-lawDr. CharlesW.CrawfordofMemphis, Tenn.ShealsoleaveshergrandchildrenChristopher(andLauren), Nicholas(andAshley)andMatthew (andGinny);great-granddaughters, Natalie,MorganandAubrey;aswell asSheliaandJayFeatherstoneof Berlin,Md.;andnumerousnieces, nephewsandfriends.

Condolencesandlifetributesmay besenttotheSelbyvilleFoodBank athttps://www.fbd.org,ortheMacky &PamStansellHouseCoastalHospiceat https://www.coastalhospice.org/make -a-donation.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

Arline‘Chickie’Bucci,87

Arline“Chickie”Bucci,87,passed awaypeacefullyonJune14,2024,at BreakwaterVillageinLewes,Del. afterabriefillness.

Shewasabelovedmother,grandmotherandgreat-grandmother.She wastheheartofherhomeandfamily.Shewillbedeeplymissedbyall whoknewher,leavingbehindcherishedmemories.Shewaslovedbyso many,andherlegacywillcontinueto liveon.Sheissurvivedbyabeautiful lovingfamily.

AcelebrationofBucci’slifewill beheldatSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Churchat117MaplewoodStreet, BethanyBeach,Del.,onJuly16, 2024,at11a.m.Thefamilyrequestedthat,inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsinhernamebe madetoSt.Jude’sChildrenResearch Hospital,501St.JudePlace,Memphis,TN38105.

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ShirleyAnnDiem,60

ShirleyAnnDiem,60,passed awaypeacefullyonJune23,2024,in Lewes,Del.ShewasbornonAug.2, 1963,inWestChester,Pa.,beloved daughterofthelateJosephNichols andJeanBearNichols-McComsey.

Shewasadevotedwife,mother andsisterwhocherishedeverymomentspentwithherfamilyand friends.Shehadapassionforknittingandauniquecollectionofkoala bearsthatbroughtherjoy.Aboveall, shetreasuredthetimespentwithher lovedones.

Diemwasprecededindeathby herparents,andbyherbrothers WilliamNichols,WarrenNichols andEdwinNichols.Sheissurvived byherlovinghusband,KennethAlan Diem;herdaughter,DanielleDiem; herbrotherRobertNichols(and Shirley);hersister,BeverlyDelio; andmanyniecesandnephewswho willmissherdearly.

Amemorialservicetocelebrate Diem’slifewillbeheldatalater date.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily askedthatdonationsbemadetoa charityofthegiver’schoiceinher memory.Arrangementswerebeing providedbyWatsonFuneralHome &Crematorium,Millsboro,Del.

Diem’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

JosephLeslie‘Joe’Hudson,64

JosephLeslie“Joe”Hudson,64, passedawayonJune26,2024,in Seaford,Del.HewasbornonJuly 10,1959,inMilford,Del.,beloved sonofthelateFrancisJosephHudsonandVirginiaEllen(Lecates) Hudson.

HegraduatedfromLaurel(Del.) HighSchoolwiththeClassof1978 andlatercompletedhiscarpentry trainingatSussexTechnicalSchool. Hebeganhiscareerasadrywall technicianatNanticokeHomes, whereheworkedfor21years.He thencontinuedhisprofessionaljourneyatSoloCups/DartContainer Inc.

Hudsonhadazestforlifeandenjoyedavarietyofhobbies,including puttingtogethermodels,bowling, crabbing,fishing,horseshoes,4wheeling,ATVsandmudbogs.He wasalsoapassionateNASCARand dirt-trackracingfan,withhisbuddiesAlbertBakerandJimmyEllis. Aboveall,hewasknownforthelove andrespecthesharedwithhisfamily, especiallyhisnieces,nephewsandhis secondmomanddad,Albertand IleneBaker.

Hislegacyofloveandenthusiasm forlifewillbecherishedandrememberedbyallwhoknewhim.

Hudsonwasprecededindeathby hisparents,FrancisJosephHudson andVirginiaEllenHudson.Heis survivedbyhissiblings,Lorraine Neal(andTom),MaryYoung(and Bob),PennyWest(andTim),Jane Ortiz(andEduardo)andDeanHudson(andKaren).Hewillalsobe deeplymissedbyhisnumerousaunts, uncles,nieces,nephews,extended familymembersandfriends.

Funeralserviceswillbeheldon Friday,July5,2024,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro, Del.Aviewingwilltakeplacefrom 10to11a.m.,priortothestartof theservice.Intermentwillimmediatelyfollowtheservice,atCarey’s CemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Hudson’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

WilliamE.Hudson,71

WilliamE.Hudson,71,passed awayonMay11,2024.Hewasborn March3,1953,tothelateWilliam E.RickardsJr.andHettieM. (Rickards)Hudson.

HudsonattendedSussexCentral HighSchoolnearGeorgetown,Del., andjoinedtheU.S.Armyatthetenderageof18.Heservedhiscountry forseveralyears,servinginGermany asanartillerysoldier.Heworkedat manyjobs,includingasapoultry handlerforseveraldifferentcompaniesandpeople.

Hewasaformermemberofthe BibleChurchofChristandatthe timeofhisdeathwasamemberat NewBeginningsChurchunderthe leadershipoftheMostRev.Roland Mifflin.Helovedtoworshipand praisetheLord.Wheneverheheard thesong“Totally,”hewouldgethis danceon.OneofhisfavoritescriptureswasJeremiah33:2:“Thussaith theLordthemakerthereof,the Lordthatformedit,toestablishit; theLordishisname;Calluntome andIwillanswerthee,andshewthee greatandmightythings,whichthou knowestnot.”

Hudsonhadaloveforfastcars. Oneofhisfavoriteswasa1968Ford thathewoulddragraceallthetime. Hewasawell-lovedand-likedman bymany.Hehadmanyfemaleand malefriends.Helovedtowatchhis BaltimoreRavensandtheMinnesota VikingsplayfootballonTV.

Hehadalong-termfriendand caregivernamedEmmaRogers,and hiscousinBetty.Hehadmanyother caregiversfromtimetotime throughouthisjourneyofhealthissues.Hecalledeveryonesister, brother,cousin,daughterand/orson. Hewasabigoneforfamily,nomatterwhotheywereorare.

Hudsonwasproceededindeath byhisparents,WilliamRickardsand

FormerMSOmusicdirectorhonoredbyFrenchambassador

TheBoardofDirectors oftheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO) thisweekcongratulated JulienBenichou,former musicdirectoroftheMSO (2004-2021)andcurrent musicdirectorofthe WashingtonOperaSociety andtheChesapeakeYouth SymphonyOrchestra, uponhisbeingawarded thetitleandmedalof ChevalierdesArtsetdes Lettres(Knightofthe OrderofArtsandLetters). Thehonorwasbestowed uponhimbyAmbassador LaurentBilionThursday, June20,duringadistinguished ceremonyatthe residenceoftheambassadorofFrance.

TheOrderofArtsand Letters,establishedin 1957bytheFrenchMinistryofCulture,recognizes individualswhohavemade significantcontributionsto theenrichmentofthearts andliteratureinFrance andaroundtheworld.

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JulienBenichouwasrecentlyhonoredbytheFrenchAmbassador.

“JulienBenichou’sknighthoodisa testamenttohisexceptionalinfluence anddedicationtothefieldofmusic,

bothasaconductorandeducator,” MSOrepresentativessaid. Theceremonywasattendedby guests fromtheartsanddiplomatic

communities,including fellowmusicians,cultural advocatesandrepresentativesfromvariousartistic institutions.Bili,inhis address,praisedBenichou’scontributionsto theartsandhisrolein fosteringculturalexchangebetweenFrance andtheUnitedStates.

AsaChevalierdes ArtsetdesLettres,Benichoujoinsagroupof artists,writersandmusicianswhohavebeenrecognizedfortheir contributionstothearts. This accoladenotonly honorspastaccomplishmentsbutalsoanticipates futureendeavorsinadvancingtheworldof music.

“Duringhistenureas musicdirectorandconductoroftheMSO, JulienBenichouwasa spiritedandtirelessforce whonotonlyinspiredthe orchestrabutleditto greaterheights.WewillalwaysbegratefulforJulien’sdedicationtotheMSO,” saidMSOBoardPresidentJeffrey Parker.

RestoringThompsonIslandunitesNanticokes,CIB

Inahistoricgathering,members oftheNanticoketribejoinedwith DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays (CIB)stafftoinaugurateplansfora restorationprojecttakingrootat ThompsonIsland.

Theevent,heldonJune13, “markedapivotalmomentinrecognizingtheisland’sculturalandenvironmentalsignificanceand highlightingtheprojectaimedat safeguardingitagainsterosionfrom waveenergyandrisingsealevels,” representativessaid.

Approximately40participants gatheredforagroupblessingatthe GroveParkdockbeforeboardingthe CapeWaterTaxi&Tours’vessel boundforThompsonIsland.For manymembersofthetribe,thetrip markedtheirfirstvisitoffshoreof theisland.

Saakim(Chief)AveryPenaahtowet(LeavingTracks)Johnson, alongsiderepresentativesfromCIB —includingLisaSwanger,director ofoutreachandeducation,and ChristopheTulou,executivedirector —expressedappreciationfortheisland’sintrinsicvalueandcultural connections,whileunderscoring theircollectivecommitmentto buildingameaningfulpartnership.

“Aschiefofthe[wu-NAN-tookohnee]NanticokeIndianTribe,I wouldliketosincerelythankour partner,theDelawareCenterforInlandBaysonbehalfofthe[wuNAN-took-ohnee]Nanticoke Nationforprovidingustheopportunitytovisitourscaredancestral homelands,”Johnsonsaid.

“ThompsonIslands’richhistory resonatesdeeplywithourtribe.It’sa placeofreverencewhereourancestorshunted,fishedandlived.It’sa mysticalplacewithviewsofthebay

thatcaptivatedusandbroughtme withinthewhispersofourancestors, asacredburialgroundthatmustbe preservedforeternity.

“Thistransformativejourney,in tandemwiththerevitalizationofthe Nanticokelanguage,hasprofoundly deepenedourtribe’sconnectionto ourancestors.Today,wenotonly speaktheirlanguagebutalsofeel theirenduringspirit,atestamentto theprofoundimpactofthisvisit. Laapiichkunaawush[untilwemeet again].”

ThompsonIsland—situatedon theRehobothBayandtheLewes& RehobothCanaljustsouthofRehobothBeachandwestofDewey Beach—ispartofDelaware SeashoreStateParkandisadesignatednaturalareapreserve.Roughly 68acresinsize,ithostsarchaeologicalresources,whileitswetlandsand forestsserveashavensforfishand

wildlife.Yet,representativesnoted, theislandisplaguedwithsevere shorelineerosion,sea-levelrise threatsandhighwaveenergy,particularlyduringcoastalstorms.

“Duringtheinitialassessmentof ThompsonIsland,wesawprettyextremelevelsoferosiononthebluffs alongthesouthernshoreandevidenceofarecentlossoftreesfrom theuplandarea,”saidBobCollins, CIBmanagerofprogramsandfacilities.“Weestimatedthatthebluffs haveerodedapproximately1footper year.”

Tocombatthaterosion,theCIB isworkingtoinstalla“livingshoreline”tostabilizetheisland’sshoreline whileimprovingwaterqualityand providinghabitatforfish,horseshoe crabs,terrapinsandotherwildlifein thebays.Usingnaturalmaterials—

MERRtohostdolphintoursinJulyandAugust

Wildlifeloverscanspendanevening withtheMERRstrandingteamonSunday,July14,at7p.m.aboardtheCape WaterToursboatTheSecondNatureasit setsouttotheHarborofRefugeinsearch ofdolphinsandotherwildlife.Photoopportunitiesabound,sopassengersarebeing encouragedtobringcamerasandbinocu-

lars.

Ticketscost$60andincludefood,wine, beerandrefreshmentsforthisfestive fundraiser.Boardingbeginsat6:30p.m., andtheboatwilldepartfromtheCape MayLewesFerrydocksat7p.m.fora90minutesunsetbaytour.

Thecruisesellsoutquickly,andtickets

canbeorderedbyvisitingmerrinstitute.org andfollowingthepaymentlinkonthe homepage.

Ifthatdatedoesnotfitone’sschedule, anadditionaltourwillbeofferedonSunday,Aug.11,at6:30p.m.Ticketsforthe tourarealsoavailableontheMERRwebsite’shomepage.

Proceedsraisedfromtheeventgotothe year-roundeffortsofthenon-profitorganization,whichservesastheonlyresponse andrescueorganizationformarinemammalsandseaturtlesstrandinginDelaware. MERRprovidestheanimalswithfoodand care,veterinarytreatment,transportation andsupplies.

StatefairhostingSensoryFriendlyMorningatthecarnival

TheDelawareStateFairthisweekannouncedplansforaspecialSensory FriendlyMorningatthecarnival,incollaborationwithAutismDelaware,tobeheld onJuly23.Theinclusiveeventaimstoprovideacomfortableandenjoyableexperienceforindividualswithautismandother sensorysensitivities,allowingthemtoexperiencethefairinasupportiveenvironment.

Thespecialofferingwilltakeplaceon July23,from11a.m.to5p.m.atthestate fairgroundsinHarrington.

DuringSensoryFriendlyMorning,the carnivalwillfeaturereducedlighting,lower musicvolumesandminimizeduseofloudspeakerannouncements.Theadjustments aredesignedtocreateamorewelcoming atmosphereforguestswithsensorysensi-

tivities,tohelpensuretheycanfullyenjoy therides,gamesandattractionswithoutthe usualoverwhelmingstimuli.

“WearethrilledtopartnerwithAutism Delawareforthisimportantinitiative,”said DannyAguilar,generalmanagerofthe DelawareStateFair.“Ourgoalistomake thefairaccessibleandenjoyableforall membersofourcommunity,andthissen-

sory-friendlyeventisasignificantstepin thatdirection.”

AutismDelaware,anadvocacyorganizationforindividualswithautismandtheir families,hasbeeninstrumentalinshaping thiseventtomeettheneedsofthosewith sensorysensitivities,organizersnoted.

Inadditiontothesensoryadjustments, thefairwillofferdesignatedquietareas whereguestscantakeabreakfromthecarnival’sactivitiesifneeded.Thespaceswill provideacalmingenvironmentforanyone whomaybecomeoverwhelmed.

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FormoreinformationabouttheSensoryFriendlyMorningortopurchasetickets,visitwww.delawarestatefair.comor contacttheboxofficeat(302)398-5020. suchascoirfiberlogs,oystershells, andnativeplants—livingshorelines areanature-basedsolutionfor shorelinestabilizationthatrepresentativessaidcanbejustaseffective, andinsomecasesmoreeffective, thantraditionalhard-armoring methods,suchasbulkheads.

TheThompsonIslandprojectwill begininthefallof2024,withtheinstallationofwaveattenuationstructurespositioned60to80feetoffthe island’ssouthernshore.Craftedfrom precastconcrete,thestructuresare designedtohelptodampenwaveenergyandsupportthenaturalaccretionand/ornourishmentofthe shoreline,providingnestinghabitat forhorseshoecrabsandterrapins.

Theprojectwillalsoincludethe restorationof3.25acresoftidal marsh,whichisdesignedtopromote oysterandfishhabitat,andenhance theLewes-Rehobothcanaledgethat servesasanavigational/recreation waterwayconnectingtheInlandBays totheDelawareBay.

“Oncecomplete,theThompson Islandlivingshorelineprojectwill offeramyriadofbenefitsaimedat helpingtopreservethehistoryofthe Nanticokepeoplesandsafeguardthe ecologicalvalueoftheprecious coastallandscape.”

TolearnmoreabouttheCIB’s restorationwork,go toinlandbays.org.

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Norwoodearnsdoctorate inphysicaltherapyfrom AlverniaUniversity

JackieNorwoodofMillsboroisone ofmorethan600membersofAlverniaUniversity’sClassof2024whorecentlycelebratedcommencement. Norwoodearnedadoctorateinphysicaltherapy,awardedat Alvernia’scommencement ceremonyattheSantanderArenain downtownReading,Pa.

“Thisyear’scommencementcarries aprofoundsignificanceforeachone ofus,”saidAlverniaUniversityPresidentGlynisA.Fitzgerald,Ph.D. “ Beingtogetherholdsaspecialmeaningfortheover400studentshere whograduatedhighschoolinMay 2020,whenthechallengesbrought aboutbytheCOVID-19pandemic deprivedyouofthispivotalmilestone. Ihopeyou’vehadtheopportunityin recentweekstohonorthisriteofpassage.Restassured,thesecherished traditionsthatyouhelpedcreatewill beherereadytowelcomeyoubackto campus.”

AlverniaUniversityisaCatholic comprehensiveuniversitywithaliberalartsfoundationfoundedbythe BernardineFranciscanSistersin1958. Theuniversityservesmorethan3,000 studentsinReading,Pottsvilleand Philadelphiawithablendofliberal artseducation,technicaltrainingin highdemandmajors,experiential learningopportunitiesthroughstudy abroadandinternshipexperiences, andcommunityengagementthrough itsFranciscan-basedcommunityservicemodel.

Kistlergraduatesfrom RIT,makesDean’sList

NateKistlerofMillsbororecently graduatedfromtheRochesterInstitute ofTechnologywithabachelor’sdegree inchemicalengineering.

Nearly4,500degreeswereconferred inthe2023-2024academicyearatallof RIT’scampuses.RIT’sacademicconvocationcelebrationwasheldinMayand featuredremarksbyPatricia“Pattie” Moore,adesignerandalumnaofthe RITClassof1974.

KistlerwasalsonamedtotheDean’s ListatRITforthespringsemesterof the 2023-2024academicyear.

Full-timedegree-seekingundergraduatestudentsareeligibleforDean’sList iftheirtermGPAisgreaterthanor equalto3.400;theydonothaveany gradesof“Incomplete,”“D”or“F”;and theyhaveregisteredfor,andcompleted, atleast12credithours.

Foundedin1829,RITenrollsmore than20,500studentsin200career-orientedandprofessionalprograms,makingitamongthelargestprivate universitiesintheU.S.Formoreinformation,gotorit.edu/news.

Community

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DonShopecandigit—witha metaldetector,thatis.

AndwhentheBethanyBayresident heardOceanViewofficialsweregoing todemolishthehouseat8Oakwood Avenuetomakeaparkinglotwith24 spaces,anideawasborn.

“Theremightbesomethinginterestingonthatlot.I’dlovetousemymetal detectorandfindout,”hethought.

PublicWorkscrewtobesureeveryhole dugwasfilledinagain.

“Wefoundahorseshoe,anoldmetal toycarthatstillhadsomepaintonit, threemetalcapgunsthathadtobevery oldandareallyinterestingbuckleor broochorhairpin.I’mnotsurewhatit was,butitwasmetal,acoupleinches longandhassomeveryniceengraving ontheoutside.Itookallthosethings overtoCarolatTownHall,toheroffice.Shelaidthemalloutonaconferenceroomtable,andshewasreally excitedaboutit,”Shopesaid.

plained.“Inthelastholewasthisold horseshoe,Ibelieveforagameofhorseshoes.SoIsentapicturetoCarolsaying,‘Thankyouandthisiswhatwe found.Letmeknowifyouwantanything,’”hesaid.

Thehousewasbuiltinthe1970s.

“Ourbestfindswereontheback side,whichprobablydidn’tgetdugup whentheyputthishousethere.Iwould saytheitemswerefromthe’30sor’40s,” hesaid.

eigncoinsonthebeach,acouplerings, alotofjunkIhavedugup.Therewere someinterestingfinds.Whenwedugat thehouseonOakwoodAvenue,wehad agreattime.Itwashotthatday,andwe wereexhaustedandcoveredinsweat whenweweredone,butwereallyhada goodtime,”hesaid.

Hesaidhe’sinterestedinmetaldetectingonotherpropertiesandisasking anyoneinterestedinallowingthatto contacthimatdon.shope@gmail.com.

TownManagerCarolHouckagreed, andShope,withhisnephewKeller Griffin—acollegestudentintownfor thesummer—arrivedattheproperty onJune20,readytodigandadheringto Houck’srequesttonotstaylongerthan threehoursandtobeaccompaniedbya

Houckdecidedtoarrangetheitems inashadowboxanddisplayitatthehistoricvillageinJohnWestPark.

Shopeandhisnephewdugeach holes6to8inchesdeepandworked theirwayaroundtheyard,gettingsignalsfromthemetaldetector—ahobby hesaidhegreatlyenjoys.

“Ilovebeingonthebeach—not onlywithmymetaldetector,butIsawa whaleabouttwoweeksago.Soitisreallynice.” Shopediscoversolditemswithmetaldetector CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora DonShope,right,andhisnephewKellerGriffinrecentlyusedmetaldetectorsonanOceanViewpropertyandfoundseveralitemsfortheTownofOceanView.

“Wemarkedallourtargetswith flags,thenwedugasmanyholesaswe couldbeforetimeranout,”Shopeex-

“It’ssomuchfun.Youneverknow what you’regoingtofind.Ihavefound iPhones,jewelry,someinterestingfor-

“I’dreallyliketogetintouchwith morelocalpeoplewhohavefarmlandor oldhousesorsomethinglikethat,”he said.

RALopeningsfeatureanniversaryofexhibition

FromJuly19toAug.18,the86th AnnualMembers’FineArtExhibition willbeondisplayattheRehobothArt League(RAL).Alsoondisplaywillbe W.A.S.Hatch’ssoloshow,“Dreamscapes,”andtwoshowcasesofpieces fromRAL’sFineArtCollection.

OntheeveningofJuly19,5-7p.m., theartleaguewillbehostinganopeningreceptionforthenewexhibits,invitinganyoneinterestedtovisitthe Corkran,Tubbs,VenturesandHomesteadgalleriestoseethedisplayedwork.

TheMembers’FineArt ExhibitionhasbeenapartoftheRehobothArtLeague’ssummerlineup sincetheleaguewasfounded86years ago.Thelong-standingshowhighlights artworkbymorethan80memberartists inawidevarietyofmedia,including paintingsinpastel,watercolor,acrylic, oilandmixedmedia;sculpturesofboth metalandwood;photographyand more.

Aspertradition,avarietyofawards arepresentedforoutstandingartworks, judgedbyHeidiLowe,whowillgive afreeGalleryTalkat10a.m.onSaturday,July20,intheCorkranGallery.She willprovideanoverviewofawardsdecisionsanddiscussothernotablepieces fromtheMembers’FineArtExhibition. AllRALGalleryTalksareopentothe publicandexhibitingartists.

Scenesofsurrealcolorwilltakeover

theVenturesGalleryin“Dreamscapes: LandscapesbyW.A.S.Hatch.”

“Thisgroupofacrylicandwatercolor paintingsbyW.A.S.Hatchpresentvibrantcolorscombinedwithexpressive brushstrokes,which,together,create landscapesthattickletheimagination. Skiesofhotpink,yellowandbluemake fordreamyvisionsoflandsonlyimagined.Hatch’sfifty-yearartisticcareer hasevolvedfrommasterfulprintmaking intheseventiestolithewatercolorsin theeightiesthroughtheearly2000sand hercurrentacrylicpaintingsoffamiliar scenesthatcombineimpossiblecolors andboldbrushstrokes.”

FromJuly19toSept.22,theleague willhavetwouniquecuratedshowson displaytohighlightpiecesfromRAL’s permanentfineartcollection.

Tocoincidewiththeleague’sannual OutdoorShowevent,CollectionsCommitteeMemberKimGrubehascurated anexhibitthatfeaturesartworkbyformerOutdoorShowartistsondisplayin theDeWittGallery.

For51years,theRehobothArt LeaguehaspresenteditsOutdoorFine Art&FineCraftShow,drawingthousandsofvisitorsandartloverseachyear to theleague’scampus.Throughout thesedecades,numerousartistshave showcasedtheirartworkduringthefirst twoweekendsinAugust.Asaresult, RALacquiredmanyworksofartfrom

exhibitingartiststhatarenowinthe fineartcollection—someofwhichwill beavailabletoviewinthisexhibition.

TheHomesteadwill showcase“Women’sWork:Selected WorksfromtheWomenArtistsin RAL’sFineArtCollection.”

“Acreativeforce,femaleartistshave playedanimportantroleintheenrichmentofthearts.Althoughtheircontributiontotheartworldhadalways takena‘backseat’tothecontributionof theirmalecounterparts,itwasn’tuntil thebeginningofthe20thcenturythat thingsbegantochangeforwomen, whichtransformedthetraditionally male-drivingsocialstructurearoundthe world.Thisexhibitionhighlightswork createdbywell-,andlesser-,known womenfromtheLeague’sFineArt Collection.”

The exhibitionsarefreeandopento everyoneduringtheregulargallery hoursofMondaythroughSaturday,10 a.m.to4p.m.,andSunday,noonto4 p.m.

TheRehobothArtLeagueisa membership-basednon-profitartsorganizationdedicatedtoteaching,preservingandinspiringtheartsinthe region.Foradditionalinformation abouttheseexhibits,theRAL,its classes,memberships,eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302)227-8408.

NewhomeoverlooksSaltPond Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeekNo.9

(Editor’snote:Thisistheninthinaseriesofpreviewsofthehomesthatwillbeon displayduringthe32ndBeach&BayCottageTour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly14 throughAug.4and,forsixpreselected homes,in-persononJuly24andJuly25.)

Withtheownershavinggrownupin SussexCountyandhavingworkedas localpoollifeguards,itwasnaturalthat thenewthree-bedroomhomethatthey designedandbuiltwouldreflectthehistoricinfluenceofthearea.

Tuckedawayonanarrowlanedirectly overlookingtheSaltPond,theone-level homeisdeceptivelysimpleatfirstglance. Redcedarshinglesandanopenfront porchlinedwithnaturalwoodrockers andaporchswingsummonimagesof oldBethanyBeachcottages,whilethe moderninfluenceofsimplehorizontal linesandreducedexteriortrimhintat thecontemporarystylingthatawaitsinside.

FromtheAfricanmahoganyfront door,theentryhallleadspastastylishly wallpaperedbarandadjacentatriumto anexpansiveopenlivingspaceoverlookingawidethree-seasonscreenedporch

ThelappoolatthishomewassitedsothattheviewoftheSaltPondwouldnotbe blockedbyarailing.

withviewsofthepoolandSaltPondbeyond.Naturalwoodboard-and-batten ceilings,asoftneutralcolorpalette,retro lightingandsleekcustomwhiteoakcabinetryleanheavilytowardsmid-century

modernstyling,whilegoldveininginthe quartzkitchenislandandcoordinating accessoriesaddasubtletouchofglam.

Thehomehasmanyspecialfeatures, includingabarthathasauniqueliveedgewalnutcountertopfromtheOld WoodCompanyanddistinctivetextured floralwallpaperfromConcordWallcovering.Alsoofnoteistheatrium,witha firepitandlivetrelliswall,whichareintendedtopairwiththebarsothatan eveningwithfriendscanbespentright inthatareawithoutneedingtogoelsewhere.

Anotheruniquefeaturearethefour “hidden”doorsinthehousethatcan seamlesslycloseoffcertainareaswhen entertaining(akids’area,office,laundry

andmainbedroom).Thelappoolwas alsosizedandsitedsothattheview of theSaltPondwouldnotbeblockedbya railing.

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchase ticketsforthe32ndBeach&BayCottageTour.Thisweek’shomeisoneofthe sixhomesonthe32ndtourthatwillbe availableforin-persontoursbyholders ofCombotickets.And,likeall10homes onthe2024tour,thehomewillalsobe availabletobeseenvirtuallybyholders ofbothComboandVirtualtickets.Each ofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideo,whichwilloffer Tourpatronswithanopportunityto vieweachhomeasoftenastheywant fromanywhereduringthethree-week virtualtourperiod.Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedronevideofootageand theabilitytoviewthetouronanyinternet-enableddevice.

The32ndBeach&BayCottageTour isbeingpresentedbyLeslieKoppand TheLeslieKoppGroup,andthisweek’s homeissponsoredbyPlatinumSponsor CRxConstruction,thehome’sbuilder. Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Comboticketsare strictlylimitedto1,000ticketsandmay beusedeitherdayofthetour,withasingleentrypermittedtoeachhome.To purchaseticketsorformoreinformation, visittheCottageTour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottageTourisproducedbytheFriendsof theSouthCoastalLibrary.Allnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

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RegistrationopenforDelawareEARNSRetirementBenefitProgram

Employerregistrationisnowopen forthestate’snewretirementsaving program,DelawareEARNS.All Delawareemployersthathavefiveor moreW-2employeesanddonot offeraqualifiedretirementplan, suchasa401(k),musteitherregister forDelawareEARNSorcertifyfor exemptionbyOct.15,asrequiredby statelaw.

DelawareEARNSisanewretirementsavingsprogramsponsoredby theOfficeoftheStateTreasurer.It wascreatedtohelpbridgethestate’s retirementsavingsgap.

Employersthatwanttogetahead startonofferingaccesstoacompetitiveretirementbenefitbeforethe mid-Octoberdeadlinecandosonow atearnsdelaware.com.Foremployers, thereisnocostforfacilitatingthe EARNSprogramandnoplan-sponsorliability.Employerscanbeexemptiftheyofferaqualified retirementplan,havefewerthanfive employeesorhavebeeninbusiness lessthansixmonths.

“SinceIcameintooffice,I’vebeen committedtoimprovingthefinancialempowermentandresilienceof

allDelawareans,especiallyhistoricallyunderservedpopulations. DelawareEARNSgivesusapathto dojustthat:Advanceempowerment andresilienceforworkersthroughoutourstate,”saidTreasurerColleen C.Davis.“Thisinnovativeprogram alsobenefitsoursmallbusinessesby allowingthemtogiveemployeesaccesstoretirementsavingsatnocost toemployers.”

Beforeopeningstatewide, DelawareEARNSwastestedina pilotprograminvolving12employers fromacrossthestate,includingMy

Sister’sFault,aPuertoRican-themed bakerywithlocationsinMilfordand Seaford.

“EARNSisanimportantstepforward,”saidAngieRobles,co-owner ofMySister’sFault.“Itofferssmallbusinessownersandtheiremployees achancetobeabletosavemoneyfor theirretirement.Thewayit’sgoing tohelpouremployeesisthatit’s goingtogivethemalevelofconfidencethat,whentheydogettoretirement,theywillhavemoneyset

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DelawareDMVunabletoissuevanityplatesforthetimebeing

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ifyouhaveacatchylocutionin mindforanewvanitylicenseplatein Delaware—maybeFleaBagforadog loverorKEESforalocksmith—it willhavetoW8.

That’sbecausenonewvanityplates aregoingtobeissueduntil,andunless,amatterissettledincourtthat beganwithcomplaintsabouta Delawareresidentdrivingaroundwith alicenseplatethatsaysF-CANCER.

AsofMay14,nonewtagswere beingapproved.

“OnJune12,DistrictCourtenteredapermanentinjunctionorder prohibitingtheDepartmentofMotor

Vehiclesfromissuingnewvanity plates,”Charles“C.R.”McLeod,who handlespublicrelationsforDelDOT, toldtheCoastalPoint.

“Thisisgoingbacktowhenthere wasalawsuitagainsttheDMVregardingthecensoringoflicense plates.Thiswasbroughtbytheindividualwhohadalicenseplatethat saysF-CANCERandthedepartment headdetermined‘F’wasshortfora badword,slangforabadword.That ledtoalawsuit,andthecourtruledin theplaintiff’sfavor.Asaresult,the courtjudgesaidourcurrentprogram isnolongervaliduntiltheregulations areamended.Thiswilltakeanactof thelegislaturetohavetheDelaware codeandregulationsamended.It

EARNSaswellassimilarprograms inseveralotherstates,including Maryland,NewJerseyandVirginia.

won’thappenthissession,”McLeod saidaheadoftheendofthe2024legislativesessiononJune30.

Couldvanityplatesbeallowed again,duringthenextlegislativesession?

“Ican’tspeculate,”McLeodsaid. “Untilthatdiscussionhappensinthe GeneralAssembly,thatwilldetermine whenandifvanityplateswillbeallowedagain,becauseofthecourtrulingaboutit.Thecourthasruledthat theregulationscurrentlygoverning theprogramwerenotvalid,sothat meanstheprogramhastobereevaluatedbeforeitcouldbeginagain.”

Thosewhoalreadyhavevanitytags won’tbeaffectedandcancontinueto useandrenewthem.

savingsgapforworkersintheFirst State.”

McLeodsaidthat,ofthe1million licenseplatesinDelaware,24,000are vanitytags,whichcostanadditional $40,“soit’safairlysmallnumber.”

Duringthepastthreeyears,vanity tagshavebroughtabout$3millionto theDMV,hesaid.

“Sothereisarevenuecomponent tothisaswell.Butuntilthechanges arediscussedandfleshedout,wehave toabidebythecourt,”hesaid.

TheDMValsooffersawidevarietyofspeciallicenseplates,including thosedrawingattentiontoanantique automobile,BronzeStar,organdonor, migratoryshorebirdsorPearlHarbor survivor.Seewww.dmv.de.gov/VehicleServicesformoreinformation.

asidethattheycancounton. DelawareEARNSisaverypositive additiontoourbusinessandany smallbusiness.We’llnowhavea morelevelplayingfieldwithlarger employers,becausewecanofferaccesstoastate-sponsoredretirement program.”

VestwellStateSavingsistheprogramadministratorforDelaware

“TheDelawareEARNSpilotprogramgainedearlymomentumduring thespring.Weanticipatethesuccess ofthisprogramtocontinuenowthat itisavailabletoalleligibleDelaware businesses,”saidDouglasMagnolia, presidentofVestwellStateSavings.

“AspartnersofDelawareEARNS, Vestwellvaluesoursharedcommitmenttoexpandingaccesstoretirementsavingsandhelpingclosethe

VestwellisalsoprogramadministratorforColorado,MaineandVermont,Delaware’spartnerstates.The fourstatesarecollaboratingthrough thePartnershipforaDignifiedRetirement,aninterstateconsortium thatsharesbestpracticesandoffers economiesofscaletostate-sponsoredIRAprograms.

TheOfficeoftheStateTreasurer ishostingafreewebinarfor Delawareemployers

(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/delaw are-earns-webinar-tickets924345431067)tolearnmoreabout theprogram,understandnextsteps forregisteringandaskanyquestions theymayhave.Itwillbeheld Wednesday,July17,fromnoonto1 p.m. Formoreinformationabout DelawareEARNS,visitEARNSDelaware.comor emailEARNS@delaware.gov.

DelawareHospiceearnsprestigiousrecognition

DelawareHospicehasearnedThe JointCommission’sGoldSealofApprovalforHomeCareAccreditation acrossallfiveofitshospicelocationsin DelawareandPennsylvaniabydemonstratingcontinuouscompliancewith performancestandards,theorganization announcedthisweek.

“ThisprestigiousGoldSealsymbolizesacommitmenttosafe,high-quality patientcare.”

Furthermore,DelawarePalliative,a subsidiaryofDelawareHospice,has achievedJointCommissioncertification asacommunity-basedpalliativecare provider,markingasignificantmilestone asthefirstorganizationinDelawareto receivethishonor,theynoted.

InApril2024,DelawareHospiceand DelawarePalliativeunderwentcomprehensive,unannouncedonsiteevaluations.

JointCommissionreviewersassessed theircompliancewithHomeCareAccreditationstandardsandthenewCommunity-BasedPalliativeCare Certificationstandardsacrossvarious departments,includingClinical,Human Resources,MedicalRecords,AdministrationandInformationTechnology.

AchievingtheCommunity-Based PalliativeCarecertificationrequiredthe organizationtoalsodemonstrateexceptionalpalliativecareservicestopatients andtheirfamiliesintheirhomes,they said.

DesignatedbytheCentersfor Medicare&MedicaidServices(CMS) asanapprovedaccreditorforhome healthandhospiceagencies,TheJoint Commission’sstandardsarecraftedin collaborationwithhealthcareprofessionals,measurementexpertsandpa-

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tients.Thestandards,groundedinscientificliteratureandexpertconsensus,aid healthcareorganizationsinmeasuring, assessingandenhancingperformance. Thereviewprocessalsoincludedonsite observationsandinterviews.

“Asahealthcareaccreditor,TheJoint Commissionworkswithhealthcareorganizationsacrosscaresettingstoinspireasaferandhigherqualityofcare thatismoreequitableandcompassionate,”saidKenGrubbs,DNP,MBA,RN, executivevicepresidentofaccreditation andcertificationoperationsandchief nursingofficerforTheJointCommission.“Throughcollaboratingoninnovativesolutionsandevidence-based resourcesandtools,TheJointCommissionhelpsdriveimprovementwhile maintainingaccountabilitythroughour leadingsurveymethodsandstandards.

WecommendDelawareHospiceforits commitmenttoadvancingsafety,quality,equity,andcompassionforallpatients.”

“Thesesurveysareatestamenttothe collectiveeffortofDelawareHospice andDelawarePalliativestaffinprovidingexcellentservicedaily,”said TomasinaChamberlain,vicepresident ofcompliance,quality,andeducationat DelawareHospice.“EverypatientvisitedbytheJointCommissionSurveyors praisedourstafffortheircompassionate care,highlightingthededicationofour entireteam.”

Formoreinformation,visitTheJoint Commissionwebsite.

Learnmoreabouttheprogramsand servicesDelawareHospiceand DelawarePalliativeofferbyvisiting www.delawarehospice.org.

ByBobCairo SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Theheatison,andthesummer hasjustbegun.It’sbeenalothotter thannormal,buthereonDelmarva weknowthat—whileitmaynotbe asextremeaswhatwe’vebeenexperiencing—theheatandhumidity willbearoundallsummer.That’s whywearegoingtotakealooktogetherattheextraprecautions neededandthekeysignsthatsignal aproblem,soyouandthoseyoucare aboutcansafelyenjoythosefavorite summeractivitiesandexercise.

Theselastfewweekshavebeen anintensereminderofwhatawallop highheatandhumiditycandeliver. Weoftenforgetthat,whetherwe’re goingforawalk,playingpickleball, golfing,boatingorengaginginany outdoorexerciseorsport,it’scritical tokeepinmindthatitdoesn’ttake longforourbodiestobeimpacted byweatherconditions.

Therearesomeimportanttipsto remember,butbeforewegothere, let’sstartwiththebasics.

Doyouknowtherearetwodistinctwaysforyourbodyheattoincrease?

There’smetabolicheatandenvironmentalheat.Metabolicheatis

reallyself-generated.It’stheheat yourmusclesgiveoffwhenthey’re gettingusedagreatdeal,likewhen you’reexercisingorengaginginafavoritesummersport.

Theothertypeofheatthatimpactsyourbodyisenvironmental heat.Environmentalheatistheheat fromexternalfactorsthatimpact yourbody.Inotherwords,the weather.Yourbodytendstoabsorb someofthatoutsideheat,andthe impactonyourbodyismagnified withhumidity.It’saone-twopunch thatcan’tbeignored,becauseitcan haveabigimpactonyourbody’s abilitytocoolitself.

Thebiggestweaponyourbody hasagainstheat-relatedillnessesis perspiration.Butthere’sacatch:You needtorememberthathumiditywill

sharplylessentheeffectivenessof yourbody’snaturalheatdefense.It makessenseifyouthinkaboutit— higherhumiditymeanstheairis moremoisture-packed,soyouwon’t getthesameeffectiveness.When yourperspirationdoesn’tevaporate normally,yourbodytemperaturewill notlowerthewayitotherwise would.

Anotherimportantnaturaldefenseagainsttheheatisnotoneyou mighteasilyguess.It’sbloodflow. Whenthetemperaturesarehigh, yourbodyrespondsbyincreasingthe

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community of Fox Haven. Enjoy one level living in this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Features include an open floor plan, a covered deck and open patio overlooking the community duck pond, and two car garage with room for plenty of storage. The community is located in a quiet, rural setting just a mile or so from the Freeman Stage and a few more miles to Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island and north Ocean City. MLS DESU2062304 $565,000 Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

38891 Bay Point Ln #35, Frankford Cute 3 bed 3.5 bath townhome in Waterside off Muddy Neck Road, 2 miles to the Bethany boardwalk and shopping. Community has a pool, walking trails and Kayak launch. Comes furnished and ready for summer fun. Fee simple no lot rent. Expected on market 7/5.

MLS DESU2065352 $430,000 Call Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

AMAZING VIEWS

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Spectacular views! Spacious 2BR/2BA second floor condo offers the best views in Bethany Bay with wonderful views of the water and the Indian River Bridge. Direct waterfront end-unit, fully renovated and with a detached garage. Fresh paint, new LTV plank flooring, stainless appliances and new washer and dryer. Open living/dining area offers extra side windows to enjoy the views plus kitchen with breakfast area. Bethany Bay is an

30974 Oakwood Rd Ocean View

Cute modified single wide in Denton Woods. Completely remodeled from floor to ceiling. 2bed & 2 Bath one car garage and fenced in back yard. Fee simple, no lot rent.

MLS DESU2064548 $310,000 Call Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

We are deeply saddened to inform you that Vickie York passed away on June 28. She was a caring and generous friend, a fierce competitor on the pickleball court and most of all, she loved helping clients with their real estate needs. She made the world a better place and she will be sorely missed. It is our goal to continue to offer the same high level of service that was Vickie’s trademark for the past thirty years.

–Vickie Binsted, Sondra Connor, Nicole Frank, Kathy Cramer, Martha Smith, Rupert Smith, Linda Mueller & Sandi Gum

bloodthatiscirculating.Thisgreater bloodflowwillreduceyourcore bodytemperatureasmorebloodcirculatesneartheskin.

Butkeepinmindthatthishas anotherimpactthatiscriticaltounderstand:Whenyourbodyincreases bloodcirculationtocombattheheat, itispullingbloodfromsomeofits othernormalfunctions,meaning thereislessbloodforareaslikeyour muscles,whichwewerejustdiscussing.Theresultisyourheartrate increasesevenmore.

Thebottomlineisprettysimple: Youneedtokeepinmindthathigh heatandhumidityrequiretheright precautionstoavoidthedangersof heat-relatedillnesswhenyou’reexercisingorplayingasport.Butdon’t

letyourguarddown.Thenormal summerweather,withitshigherheat andanyhumidity,doesimpactyour body,too.

Ittakesathree-prongstrategyto staysafe.Youneedtotakethe properprecautions,youneedtolistentoyourbodyandyouneedto understandthebiggestheat-related illnessessoyouavoidwhatcouldresultindevastatingcomplications.

Everhearthesaying“Common senseisn’tsocommon?”Notto worry.I’vegotyoucovered,butyou needtomakeahabitoffollowing through,becauseittakesacombinationofcommonsenseandknowledgetostayhealthy.Youneedto startwithcommonsensetobeatthe heatandprotectyourbody.

Oneofthemostimportantkeys tosafetyiskeepingproperlyhydrated.Believeitornot,youshould starthydratingthenightbeforeyou

plantoengageinoutdooractivities. Agoodruleofthumbistodrink twotofourglassesofwaterfor properhydration.Anhourbefore yourplannedoutdooractivity,focus onmorehydration.Beforeyougo out,drinkatleasttwomoreglasses ofwater,andkeepdrinking.

Youshouldbedrinkingabout8 ouncesoffluidevery15to20minutesduringexerciseoroutdoor sports.Anddon’tdeterminewhether youneedtodrinkmorebasedon whetheryouarethirsty.Yourbody doesn’tworkthatway,andit’sa recipefortroubleifyoudon’ttake thosesimplestepstostayproperly hydrated.

Timeofdayplaysanimportant role,too.Makeitahabittostickto theearlymorningorearlyevening hoursforyouroutdooractivities.I tendtorecommendearlymorning hoursbecausetheheatandhumidity

hasn’thadachancetobuild throughouttheday.

Pickclothingthatmakessense. Chooselighter-colored,loose-fitting clothes,andremembertocoveryour head.Ahatwilldeflectsomeofthat heat.

Andhere’sanothercommonsense suggestion:Trytofindshadedareas whenyou’reheadingout.Nature’s protectionscanmakeabigdifference!

Keytostayingsafeishavinga goodunderstandingofthecauses andsymptomsofthethreebiggest heat-relatedhealthrisks—heat cramps,heatexhaustionandheatstroke.

Heatcrampsarejustwhatthey soundlike,andtheyarenotfun. Thesecrampscanbeverypainful, andtheywilltakeholdwhenmusclessufferbecauseoffluidandmineralloss.Typically,heatcramps developinthecalves,quadricepsand abdominalmuscles.

Heatexhaustionisaverydangerousconditionthatoccursduetoextremefatigueanddehydration.Some keysymptomsarearapidpulserate, nausea,vomiting,headache,weaknessandskinthatfeelsdampand cold.Whenyouurinate,youwill likelyseeadark-coloredurine.Keep inminditcanalsoresultinfainting. Beveryclear.Heatexhaustionisa medicalemergency,anditneedsto betreatedthatway.Ifyouhavethese symptoms,itisurgentthatyougoto anemergencyroomoranothermedicalproviderforimmediateattention.

Themostdangerousheat-related illnessisheatstroke.Hearmeon this,folks:Heatstrokeislife-threatening.Itoccurswhenyourbody temperaturerisesabove103°F.You mayexperienceafast,weakpulse, andrapid,shallowbreathing.Your bodymaystopsweating,youmight experiencehot,dryskinthatmight turnred,andyouarealsoatriskof losingconsciousnessandevenhavingaseizure.

Actrightawayifyouareexperiencinganyofthesesymptoms,andI meanwithoutdelay.Youmustget thepropermedicalattentiontopreventwhatcanresultfromheatstroke includingorganfailure,braindamageordeath.

Don’tthinkforaminutethatI amsuggestingyouavoidoutsideactivities.Youknowfromourvisits hereintheCoastalPointthatIam alwaysgoingtoencourageyoutoexerciseandparticipateinsports. WhatIdowantyoutodoistotake thesmartstepsthatwillletyouand yourfriendsandlovedoneshavea safeandfun-filledsummer.

BobCairoisalicensedphysical therapistatTidewaterPhysicalTherapy.Hecanbereachedbycalling(302) 537-7260.

CrowdsenjoyMillsboro’sStars& StripesfireworksshowonSaturday, June29.

MillsborocelebratesfourthwithannualStars&Stripesevent

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Minutesbeforefireworksbrightened thenighttimesky,discjockeyRyanBaul askedveteransofeachbranchofthemilitarytostandasanthemsfortheU.S.Army, Navy,MarineCorpsandAirForcewere playedattheGreaterMillsboroChamber ofCommerce’sStars&Stripescelebration onSaturday,June29.

“Thankyouverymuchforservingour country.GodblesstheU.S.A.,”Baulsaidas theaudienceapplauded,andminuteslater

fireworks,shothigh,explodedinshadesof red,white,blueandgreen.

Forthefirstyear,insteadofbeingat CupolaPark,theannualcelebrationwasat theMillsboroLittleLeague’sW.B.Atkins MemorialPark,wherehundredsofspectatorssatonfoldingchairsorblanketsonthe grass,chattedandtastedselectionsfrom12 foodtrucksandtheconcessionstand.

Childrenchasedeachother,played catchandmadenewfriends.

Twodozenvendorsofferedtoys,candles,T-shirtsandavarietyofinformation fromorganizations,includingtheMills-

boroPoliceDepartment,FloorCoverings InternationalinOceanViewandthe Chamber.

GrottoPizzawasthere,aswellasRita’s Ice,TacoRehoandLuvThai,amongother foodtrucks.

Inthedaysleadingtotheevent,ChamberExecutiveDirectorAnneAngelsaid shewaslookingforwardtoStars&Stripes andsaidguestswouldhaveanicevarietyof foodstochoosefrom,includingicecream, hotdogs,nachos,frenchfries,mozzarella sticksandsoft pretzels.

“WhatIloveaboutStars&Stripesis

it’saverynicecommunityeventthatdraws peoplefromthetownandtheoutskirtsof thetownofMillsboro,butitalsodraws fromotherareas—Laurel,Seaford,Milton.Ifpeopleseeit,theywillcome,”she said.

Shewasright.Theparkinglot,outfield andspacesbehindthefencewereallfull. MattTaylor,sittinginafoldingchair, liftedhisnephew,alaughingJeremyTaylor Jr.,intotheairasaproudJeremyTaylorSr. notedthathissonis7monthsold.

Stars&Stripes

Thediscjockeyplayedmusicallevening andmadeannouncements.Passersbystop totakepicturesofamanwearingatallpatrioticUncleSamhat,andagroupof teenagegirlstookturnsdoinghandstands andbackflipsinthegrass.

Gueststalkedtothevendors,including JohnSmith—who,withhisson,wassellingcandleshemadethatresemblebowlsof FruitLoopsinmilk,completewithalittle silverspoon,andcandlesinCokeand MountainDewcans.Alittlegirlwalkedby holdingaplasticunicornthatshotbubbles asawomanadmiredit.Thelittlegirl lifted ittowardtheskyandsenthundredsoftiny bubblesheavenward,drawingtheattention ofseveralmorechildrenwhoreachedfor thebubblesandtriedtocatchthem.

“Ilikethistown,”awomansaidtoa manastheywaitedinlineforRita’sIce.

“Myfamilyhasbeenhereforgenerations,”hesaid.

“Youseehowcalmitis,howeverybody sitsintheirchairsandtalks,andeverybody getsalong?ThisisMillsboro.Therearen’t manytownswiththatsmall-townatmosphereanymore.Thisishome.”

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora AcrowdgathersonthegreensatW.B. AtkinsMemorialParkinMIllsboro,enjoyingthefestivitiesbeforethefireworksshow.

Happy Fourth-of-July fro m

Clove&CedarCoffeebarcelebratesopeningofBethanyBeachlocation

Clove&CedarCoffeebarcelebratedopeningtheirnewBethany BeachlocationonFriday,June28, witharibbon-cuttingceremonywith family.FormerlyofBethesda,Md., Clove&CedarCoffeebarisagraband-gocoffeebarofferingregionally sourcedspecialtycoffeeandtea,and localbakedgoodsfromKristina’s CakeryandOldWorldBreads.

“Asafamily-ownedandoperated business,Clove&CedarCoffeebaris focusedoncommunityinvolvement andwillbedonatingaportionof salestoOperationSEAstheDay andtheDelawareBotanicGardens,” representativesnoted.

Formoreinformationandtoview theClove&CedarCoffeebarmenu, visitcloveandcedarcoffeebar.comor stopbythecoffeebarat759-C GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach. Clove&CedarCoffeebarisopen from7:30a.m.to3p.m.daily.

Aribbon-cuttingceremonycelebratesClove&CedarCoffeebar’snewBethanyBeachlocation.Pictured,fromleft,are:E.J.Forlini, JanetForlini,JuliaForliniandElenaForlini.

Senateresolutionmarks30thanniversaryofCIB

DelawareCenterfortheInland Bays(CIB)staffgatheredatLegislativeHallinDoveronJune25asthe DelawareGeneralAssemblyconsideredandpassedSenateConcurrent Resolution192,commemoratingthe CIB’s30thanniversary.

CIBBoardofDirectorsSecretary AimeeIsaacaddressedsenators,emphasizingtheimportanceofpreserving,protectingandrestoringthe InlandBays.StateSens.Gerald HockerandRussHuxtable,andstate Rep.RonGrayintroducedandsponsoredthebill.

Formoreinformationonthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays, visitinlandbays.org.

DelawareCenterfortheInlandBaysstaffvisitLegislativeHallinDovertomarkSCR192,commemoratingtheorganization’s 30thanniversary.Picturedare:MarkCarter,BryannaLisiewski,AimeeIsaac,BobCollins,AnnaFagan,JerryEsposito,Caitlin Chaney,NivettePerez-PerezandMarinaFeeser.

5.35 5.30 5.10 6/28/2024.

KingdomHallmembersattendconvention

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MembersofKingdomHallofJehovah’sWitnessesinDagsbororecently attendedtheearlypartoftheDeclare theGoodNewsconventionin Crownsville,Md.,billedasa“much-anticipatedmotivationalprogramtocomfortandencouragethepublic.”

Thefreeconvention,opentothe publicandpresentedasaserieson weekendsthroughAugust,isexpected todrawmorethan12,000people,John Gay,whohandlespublicrelations,said.

“WeareexcitedtoinviteOcean V iew,SussexCountyandalltheEasternShoretojoinus.Thosewhomake theefforttoattendarepromisedafree seatandachancetoheargoodnews. WelookforwardtolearninghowtoimitateJesusChristandsharingthatwith ourfriends,”Gaysaid.

TherearetwoKingdomHallsofJehovah’sWitnessesinLowerSussex,in DagsboroandGeorgetown.

Topicswillinclude“WhyDoWe NeedGoodNews,”“WhatWillYou DofortheSakeoftheGoodNews”and “WhyWeDon’tFearBadNews.”

Also plannedisthebaptismofcandidatesfromsurroundingcommunities andacampaigntoinvitecommunity memberstotheconference.Lastyear, nearly13millionpeopleattendedmore than6,000three-dayconventions worldwide,Gaysaid.

“Priortotheconference,wewere givingpeopleinvitationsinthecommunity.Theconferencesarealwaysopento thepublic.Theycanexpecttocome here,bemetbywarm,friendlypeople. Theyaren’tgoingtoseeanyplates passedoranybodyaskingthemfor money.Theyarejustgoingtocomehere andhaveagoodtimeandhearthegood

news.Wearealljusthereenjoyingthe programtogether,”hesaid. Conferencesessions,atCrownsville AssemblyHallonSunriseBeachRoad, arescheduledfortheweekendsofJuly 5-7,July12-14(inKorean),July19-21, July26-28,Aug.2-4(inAmharic),Aug. 9-11,Aug.16-18andAug.23-25(in French).

Theconventionstartedtheweekend ofJune14-16.

SessionswillbeonFridaysfrom9:20 a.m. to4:55p.m.,onSaturdaysfrom 9:20a.m.to4:30p.m.andonSundays from9:40a.m.to3:40p.m. Seedetailsatwww.jw.org.

Aftertheconventionlastyear,Gay said,Jehovah’sWitnessesinLowerSussexCountywhoattendedfocusedon thespiritualgiftofpatienceandwould shareitsimportancewithothers“to helprestoreourjoysowecandealwith oneanotherinarespectful,kindway.”

Heemphasizedtheimportanceof patienceinday-to-daylife,regardlessof religiousbeliefsordifferences.

“Considerhowmuchweneedthisin ourlives.…It’sfairtosaythattheissuesthatweighonpeoplehaveonly gottenworsesincecomingoutofthe pandemic—sotheirpatienceisbeing testedaswearebeingreintroducedto theaspectofsocietywelearnedtodo without,thenwhenitbeganopening backup,wewentfullspeed.Wehave beendealingwiththisfull-onforafull year,andeverybodyiswornout,”Gay said,referringtotheprecedingyear.

“

Thelessonwearesharingfromthe conferenceis:‘Godispatientwithme.I havetobepatientwithmyself,andthat willcutdownonsomefrustrationsso whendifficultsituationscomeup,Ican slowdownmyreaction.Idon’thaveto reactrightnow,’”Gaysaid.

DARTannouncesservicechangesforFourthofJuly

DARTofficialsthisweekannouncedservicechangesforthe FourthofJulyholiday.OnIndependenceDay,Thursday,July4,in SussexCounty,DART’sBeachBus serviceandRoute305BeachConnectionwilloperate,withParatransit serviceoperatingcomplimentary ADA-onlyservice.AllotherDART serviceswillnotoperateonJuly4.

DuetotheBethanyBeachIndependenceDayParade,Pennsylvania AvenueandGarfieldParkwaywillbe closedonThursday,July4,from 11:30a.m.to2:30p.m.

Busstopsinthatareawillbe closed,withalternativeboardinglocationsrecommended,including:

•GarfieldParkwayatPennsylvaniaAvenue(ID3573)—Boardon Route1atFredHudsonRoad.(ID 3647);

•GarfieldParkwayatPennsylvaniaAvenue(ID3572)—Boardon RouteatFredHudsonRoad(ID 3648);

•PennsylvaniaAvenueatMaplewoodStreet(ID3170)—Boardon Route1atEvergreenRoad(ID 3172);

•PennsylvaniaAvenueatMaplewoodStreet(ID3183)—Boardon Route1atEvergreenRoad(ID 3181);

•PennsylvaniaAvenueatSea Colony(ID3171)—Boardon

Route1atEvergreenRoad(ID 3172);and

•PennsylvaniaAvenueatSea Colony(ID3182)—Boardon Route1atEvergreenRoad(ID 3181).

Noticeswillbepostedattheaffectedbusstopsdirectingridersto thealternateboardinglocations.

Calendar

July3-31

PokémonScavengerHunt— Hey,kids! PokémonarelooseatSouthCoastalLibrary!Exploreinsideandaroundthelibrarytofindthemandwinaprizeonce you'vefoundthemall!(Thisisadifferent huntthantheonewehadinJune!)No registrationrequired.Pickupyour Pokédexatthecirculationdesktostart! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

July3

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

StorytimewithMotherGoose— Krisand HollyareproudtopresenttheHollyGanderMotherGooseShowatSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m!Ithasmusic!Ithas magic!Ithaspuppets!HumptyDumpty, P ogotheDog,andallofyourfavorite nurseryrhymesareherewithfunforthe

entirefamily.Forinfant–age5.Noregistrat ion,butparentsmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

Let’sTalkBooksClub— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.forafuninformalbookclub!Letuscelebratereading bysharingwithotherswhatwearecurrentlyreading,recentfavorites,and bookswecan'twaittoreadnext!Thisis afunwaytomeetothersinyourcommunity,andgetnewreadingideas.Light snacksprovide d.Ages18-plus.Free,registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Fit&Fun— Workyourwholebodywitha combinationofmuscletoningandmovementsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m..Allskilllevelsarewelcome. Forages18-plus.Chairoptionavailable. Youcanattendanyorallsessions,but pleaseregisterforeachdayth atyouare coming.Yo ucansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302) 732-9351.FindusonFB@Frankford-

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

H ooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.fora timeofknittingandcrochetinginthe evening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend. NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

July5

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupacraftkittomakea beadednecklace.Free,availablethrough July11whilesupplieslast.Yo uthmust pickupkitsthemselves.SouthCoastal

Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Juggling:CascadingCarlos— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.atthe MillvilleBoardwalk(35287AtlanticAve, Millville,DE19967)foranamazingjugglingperformancewithCascadingCarlos. Free,registrationrecommendedat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorb ycalling 302-858-5518,soyoumaybeinformed ofalocationchangeintheeventofinclementweather.(Rainlocation:South CoastalLibrary )SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us ChillOutMatinee— EnjoyafreeadventuremovieonSouthCoastalLibrary’sbig screenwithfreeicecreamorItalianice at1p.m.Forages10–17,Registration recommendedat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518. HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BookClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at1p.m.foraninformalbookdiscussion.

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LordBaltimore Women’sClub awardsscholarships

OnMonday,June17,theLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubhelditsscholarship awardceremonyatCrippleCreekGolf &CountryClub.LBWCawarded scholarshipstostudentsfromIndian RiverHighSchool,SussexTechnical HighSchoolandSussexCentralHigh School,foracademicexcellenceand communityservice.

Recipientsoftheawardsincluded RileyHurd,anIRHSgraduateattendingGroveCityCollege,majoringin history/Biblicalstudies;MorganLowe, aSussexTechgraduate,attending DelawareValleyUniversity,majoringin zooscience;YamilethLopezRenoj,a SussexCentralgraduate,attending BostonUniversitymajoringinneuroscience;andWyattSnyder,anIRHS graduate,attendingWestChesterUniversity,majoringinmusiceducation.

TheMcGillScholarship(inmemory oflongtimeLBWCmemberGloria McGill)wasawardedtoGraceRobinson,anIRHSgraduate,attendingthe UniversityofDelaware,majoringin pre-veterinarianmedicine.

LBWCalso selectsandfundsparticipationofasophomorestudenttoattendtheHughO’Brien(HOBY)Youth LeadershipProgram.Thisyear’srecipientisEllieWelch,IRHS.

TolearnmoreaboutLBWC,visit theirwebsiteatLbwclub.com.

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Topright:ScholarshiprecipientsGrace Robinson,MorganLowe,WyattSnyder andEllieWelch.NotPicturedisYamileth LopezRenojandRileyHurd.Middle right: GraceRobinson(mom,Dawn Robinson),MorganLowe(Mom,Brooke Lowe),WyattSnyder(mom,Michelle Snyder)andEllieWelch(mom,Emily Welch).Bottomright:PatNitzche,Jonni Brashears,DickMcGill,MaryWhitecavage,DianeClark,JanisLong,Barbara Gudelunas,ElaineSmith(LBWCPresident),MorganLowe,KathyMcGirr,Wyatt Snyder,GraceRobinsonandEllieWelch (HOBY).

BeebeHealthcareannouncedthis weekthatDr.DianaDickson-Witmer, MD,FACS,hasbeennamedrecipient ofthe2024StateChairOutstanding PerformanceAward,presentedbythe CommissiononCancer(COC).

Dickson-Witmerearnedthehonor basedontheevaluationofher2023 StateChairActivityReport,which Beeberepresentativessaid“demonstratestheimpactofheroutstanding leadership,clinicalinnovationandher commitmenttoadvancementsinthe deliveryofcancercareinthestateof Delaware.”

Dickson-Witmerhasservedasthe DelawarestatechairfortheCOCsince 2021(andwasalsoappointedtothat rolefrom2003to2009).Overthepast decade,shehasservedinvariousother leadershiprolesfortheorganization,as well.From2004to2010,Dickson-WitmerwasamemberoftheCOC’sRecruitment&RetentionSubcommittee. From2006to2009,shechairedtheAccreditationCommittee,whichisresponsibleforaccrediting1,500cancer programsacrossthecountry.Between 2009and2012,shewasamemberof theCOCExecutiveCommitteewhile alsoservingasvicechairoftheStandardsRevisionTaskForce,chargedwith revisingall36standardsoftheCOC. Dickson-Witmer,whoisknownfor herleadershipinadvancementsin breasthealthandsurgicalcareacross Delawareoverthepast25years,leads Beebe’sCenterforBreastHealth.The centerprovidescomprehensivecarefor patientsofallagesdiagnosedwithboth benign andmalignantbreastconditions. Shecollaborateswithmedical,radiation andsurgicaloncologiststoevaluatepatientcases,developrecommendedtreatmentregimesanddeployplansofcare thataimtooptimizeclinicalresultsfor eachpatient.Cutting-edgesurgical services,research-basedmedicineservices,andriskevaluationandpreventive servicesareamongthecoreservicesoffered.

“WehavepositionedtheCenterfor BreastHealthasatruedestinationfor the latest,mostadvancedbreastcare,” saidDickson-Witmer.“Myinvolvement asastatechairfortheCommissionon Cancerhasgivenmeanopportunityto putthespotlightonthequalitycarewe provide,toshareourapproachesand bestpracticeswithothers,andtolearn fromcancerprogramsalloverthecoun-

St.AnnbazaarsetforJuly31throughAug.3

TheParishofSt.Ann’sAnnual BazaarissettotakeplaceJuly31 throughAug.3,atthechurchat691 GarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach.

“Bringyourfamilyandfriends,and enjoyashoppingextravaganzaand greatfood,”organizerssaidthisweek. Threelargebuildings,aswellas tentedareas,willsellnewandgently usedhandpickeditems.Therewillbe linens,jewelry,smallappliances, housewares,kitchenware,Christmas andreligiousitems,books,handpainteditems,toys,bikes,furniture,

gardeningitems,outdoorfurniture, toolsandmore.

“Enjoyabreakfromyourshopping andgrababitetoeattoenjoyinour newoutdoortentedeatingarea.Servingsausagesubs,barbequesandwiches,hotdogs,rootbeerfloatsand more,”organizerssaid.

Theeventwillbeacceptingcash andcreditcards.

PremierNightonWednesday,July 31,from3to7p.m.,canbeaccessed witha$5donationatthedoor,and shoppersarebeingadvisedtoarrive

earlytogetallthebestchoices.The SilentAuctionwillalsoopenJuly31 andendwiththeclosingbellonSaturday,Aug.3,at12:30p.m.

TheBazaarwillcontinueon Thursday,9:30a.m.to4p.m.,Friday,9:30a.m.to5p.m.,andSaturday, 9:30a.m.to12:30p.m.

Rafflesincludeawickeroutdoor set,aYou-Pick-Itraffleandacustomdesignedqueen-sizedQuiltRaffle. Therafflewinnerswillbedrawnon Saturday,Aug.3,atnoon.

HollyKiacar/cashraffletickets

willalsobesold,andthatdrawingwill beheldonLaborDay,Monday,Sept. 2,ontheBethanyBeachboardwalk aftertheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral at6p.m.

SponsorsfortheAnnualBazaarincludeMelson’sFuneralServicesand HollyKia,tonameafew.Formore informationaboutadvertisingand sponsorshipopportunities,contact AlexisSclama,byemailatparishofstannbazaar@gmail.comorbycalling (410)790-7669.

practitioners,nursenavigators,clinical trialsspecialists,geneticcounselors,socialworkersandwellnesscoaches.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Rock‘n’rolliconGeorgeThorogood madehisfirstappearanceattheFreemanArtsPavilioninSelbyvillewitha sold-outshowonSaturday,June22.The Delawarenative,appearingwithhis bandTheDestroyers,walkedonstage, spreadhisarmsandsaid“Howsweetit is!”

try.Weareintentlyfocusedonhelping ourpatientsachievethebestpossible clinicaloutcomes,whilealsooptimizing theirpatientexperience.”

WorkingalongsideDickson-Witmer attheCenterforBreastHealtharefellowship-trainedandboard-certifiedsurgeonsDrs.MatthewRichards,MD,and KarenBarbosa,DO,FACOS,whospecializesinoncoplasticbreastsurgery.Patientsarealsocaredforandsupported byplasticreconstructivesurgeons,nurse

Beebe’sTunnellandSouthCoastal cancercentersareaccreditedbythe CommissiononCancerandtheAmericanCollegeofRadiology.TheCenter forBreastHealthistheonlycenterin DelawareaccreditedbytheNational AccreditationProgramforBreastCenters(NAPBC)—anAmericanCollege ofSurgeonsdistinction.Earlierthis year,thecenterwasselectedasoneof just sixacrossthecountryselectedto participateinaNAPBCpilot,withdata

analysisandasitevisitconductedinline withthenewlyestablishedstandards. “BeebeHealthcareislaser-focused onensuringthatthehighestqualityand safestcareisprovidedforthepeopleof SussexCounty.We’reincrediblyproud ofDr.Dickson-Witmerandhervision tocreateabreasthealthprogramthat elevatesBeebe’scareinthenational spotlight,”saidDr.DavidA.Tam,MD, MBA,CPHE,FACHE,presidentand CEOofBeebeHealthcare.“Underher leadership,Beebeistrulyoneofthebest placespatientscanturnforthehighest qualitybreastcare.”

‘In-homephysicaltherapywasalife-changer’

ByRachelSwickMavity AquacarePhysicalTherapy

TammyWarnerofMiltonhashada rollercoasterofhealthissuesoverthe pastfiveyears.

“Iretiredfiveyearsago,andthenjust ninedayslater,IfoundoutIhadbreast cancer,”Warnersaid.

Afterseveralroundsoftesting, Warnerdecidedtomoveforwardwitha doublemastectomy,followedby chemotherapy.

“Then,12weeksintochemo,Ihad anaorticdissection.Twolayersofthearterytoreaway,andIhadtohaveopenheartsurgery,”Warnerexplained.

Anaorticdissectionisoftenfatal,but theopen-heartsurgeryteamattheUniversityofMarylandMedicalCenterwas abletorepairthedamage.

“Becauseitwasadissectionofthearteryandnotwithinmyheart,Iwasn’teligibleforcardiacrehab.So,thereIwas —baldfromthechemoIdidhave,not abletocontinuechemo,soweakIcould barelywalk,andnotmanyplacesto turn,”shesaid.

Herdoctorssuggestedphysicaltherapy,soshestartedgoingregularly—but then,justtwoyearslater,aCTscan foundtherootofheraorticarteryhad ananeurysmandshehadanotheropenheartsurgerytoremoveit.

Ontopofthat,shealsobeganexperiencingswellinganddiagnosedherself withlymphedemaduetohermastectomy.Shewenttophysicaltherapyanda lymphedemaclinic,andafterayearof hardworkwasnearlybacktoherself.

Finally,shethoughtshecouldstart enjoyingherretirement,sosheandher husbandmovedfull-timetotheirhome inMilton.

Shortlyaftersettlingin,Warner startedtonoticeswellingandaheavy

feelinginherleg.SheheardaboutJillian Kemmerlin,anoccupationaltherapist andlymphedematherapistwith AquacareLewes–KingStreetRow.

“Jillianisamiracleworker.Shewas abletohelpmesomuch.…Ioftendon’t wanttotellpeopleaboutherbecauseI worrythatIwon’tbeabletogetintosee her!”Warnersaid.

Duringonevisit,Kemmerlinputher handonWarner’schesttostarttherapy andimmediatelylookedatWarnerand said,“Howresponsiveareyourcardiac doctors?”

“Jilliantoldmesomethingwasdifferentandtogetanappointmenttoseemy cardiacteam,”Warnersaid.“Theyfound alargeaneurysm,andIwasoneofonly 42peopleatthetimetohaveatotalendovasculararchrepairwithde-branching.”

Warnerdecidedtohavethatprocedurebecauseitislessinvasivethan open-heartsurgery.

“Again,Iwasnoteligibleforcardiac rehab,soIjustcamehome,”shesaid.“I developedsuch abadcoughthatmy throatbecameswollen,andmybackwas sosorethatIcouldn’tsitinachairor travelinacar.”

ThenWarnerlearnedabout AquacarePTPlus,whichprovidesphysicaltherapyservicesinthehome,workplace,fitnesscenterorcommunitypool.

“IlearnedthatSharon,oneofmy neighbors,providedthisservice,andI wasthrilled,tosaytheleast,”Warner said.

SharonBaxley,PTA,hasmorethan 30yearsofPTAexperience.Sheisacertifiedkinesiotapingpractitioneranda certifiedhealthandwellnesscoach,and hasexperienceworkingwithavarietyof orthopedicandwomen’shealthconditions.

ItturnedoutthatBaxleylivesinthe

samecommunityasWarner.

“Sharoncameovertomyhouse,and wetalkedaboutmyabilities,myconcerns,andsheputtogetheraplanfor me.Then,aswedidtheexercises,she wasrighttheretomodifythem,as needed,forhowIwasdoingthatday,” Warnersaid.“Assoonaswecompleted anexercise,Sharonaddeditintotheapp soIcouldrefertoitandcompleteallof theexercisesonmyownwithitems frommyhouse.”

AquacareusesLimber,adigitaltool thatprovideshomeexercises,descriptionsandvideostohelppatientscontinuephysicaltherapyathome.

Warnersaidshelearnedsomuch fromBaxley’svisits,includingwaysto improvemobility,gainstrength,and whenshecanpushherselforwhento takeiteasy.

“HavingSharoncometomyhome madeahugedifference,”Warnersaid. “Shesavedmethepainofhavingtoget inacarandgointotheoffice.Andnow, Iamstrongenoughandfeelingwell enoughtodriveandcontinuemylymphedemaappointments.”

AquacarePTPlushome-basedphysicaltherapyisavailableinSussex County,northoftheIndianRiverInlet Bridge.Patientsdonothavetobe homeboundbutcouldprefertohaveinhomephysicaltherapyduetotransportationissues,illnessorconcernabout illness,orsimplyforconvenience.

“Myattitudewasalwaystojustget backwhereIwasandnotlosefunction,” Warnersaid.“SharonandtheAquacare teaminLeweshavehelpedmeregain mymovementandenjoymylifeagain.I cannotsayenoughaboutthem.”

Selection in Downtown Bethany Beach

Countyexpandsoptionsforaccessorydwellingunits

SussexCountyisaccessorizingits housingstockwithanewsetofrules aimedatpromotingaffordability.

Delaware.

TheCountyCouncil,atitsTuesday, June25,meeting,approvedanordinance thatamendsthecountycodeasitpertainstoaccessorydwellingunits(ADUs) —livingspacessecondarytoprimaryresidencesthathavebeenpermitted,albeit limitedly,inSussexCountyfordecades. However,thehousingtype,sometimes knowncolloquiallyas“in-lawsuites,”has beenusedsparingly,inpartbecauseof land-userulesthatofficialssaidweretoo restrictiveandoutdated.

Amongsomeofthechanges,applicantswillnolongerberequiredtogobeforetheCounty ’sBoardofAdjustmentto seekspecial-useexceptionapprovaltoincludeanaccessorydwellingunitontheir residentiallot.Therulespreviouslylimitedsuchspacestodetachedunitsonly, suchasconvertedspaceaboveagarage separateofasingle-familyhouse,and cappedthelivingspaceto800square feet.

usable,livablespace,”Lawsonsaid. “Housingneeds,especiallyaffordability, areverymuchtopofmindtoday,sowe wantedtolookatwhatwayswecould, fromaland-usestandpoint,givethepublictheflexibility theyneedandpromote affordabilityandhousingoptionsherein SussexCounty.”

Historically,secondaryhousingunits compriseafractionoftheCounty’soverallhousingstock,withfewerthan75of theunitsapprovedintheCountyinthe pastfiveyears.TheCountyhaspermitted thehousingtypesince1998.

“Wearetakinganoldproductand simplymakingitbetter,”CountyAdministratorToddF.Lawsonsaid.“Thiswill makeiteasier,morestreamlinedand straightforwardtohelppromotemore flexibilityandaffordablehousingoptions inSussexCounty.”

Theordinancereclassifieswhathas beentermedinCountycodesincethe late1990sas“garage/studioapartments,” labelingthemnowasaccessorydwelling units(ADUs),andbroadeningtherules forwhereandhowsuchsecondaryhousingcanbeimplemented.Countyofficialssaidthechangeswillmakethe Countyconsistentwithstatewideand nationalhousingcodepractices,andwill beanothertoolinhelpingintheCounty government’seffortstopromoteaffordablehousingoptionsinSouthern

Thenewruleswillalsoallowformore options,whetherseparateofanexisting housingunitorattached,andraisethe maximumfloorareato1,000squarefeet. Thenewrulesalsowillallowaccessory dwellingunitstohaveself-contained kitchenspace—amajorfeatureofliving quartersthatwaspreviouslyprohibited undercounty code.

AnylotproposedtoincludeanADU stillwouldberequiredtohaveadequate sewercapacity,andwouldhavetobereviewedbyCountystafftoensureappropriatesetbacks,aswellasanyrequired buildingpermitsarefiled.

Privatedeedrestrictionsorhomeowners’associationrulesgoverningsecondary housingunitswouldtakeprecedenceover thenewCounty rules,andtheordinance isapplicableonlyinunincorporatedparts ofthecounty,notmunicipalities.

“Theoldrulesreallywereimpractical andhavenotdonemuchtocreatetruly

CountyCouncilPresidentMichaelH. Vincentsaidthechangeisinresponseto marketdemandsandtheshiftinthepublic’sdesireformoreoptionsthatsuitfamilialoreconomicneeds.

“Wehaveheardfrommanyofourresidentsabouttherisingcostofhousing, andthedifficulty somepeopleface—especiallythosewhoworkinanareawhere theycan’taffordtolive,”Vincentsaid. “Councilandstaffrealizewehaveanopportunitybeforeustoputintoplace somethingthatcanhelpwiththeissues ofaffordability,andhousingingeneral. Thisisagreatstart,andit’sourintentto keepworkingtofindotherwaysthatwill helpourresidentsandimproveourcommunities.”

Thenewrulestakeeffectimmediately. Toreadtheordinance,visithttps://sussexcountyde.gov/ordinances.

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This spacious & luxurious single-family home in Seagrass Plantation offers over 2,200 square feet of single-floor living space, featuring 3 BRs, 2 BA & a 2-car garage. Beautifully designed hardscape outdoor area that provides breathtaking views. A must-see for anyone looking to embrace coastal living in a prime location w/ unparalleled views & community features.

$599,900 (DESU2062838)

34054 Beaufort Ln, Dagsboro

Enjoy year-round unobstructed water views from this beautiful home located on a premium lot in Seagrass Plantation. The lot spans over 13,000 sq ft making it one of the largest lots in Seagrass. Features include 2-story sunroom, stunning wood floors, a gas fireplace, an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a dining area with views of the Indian River Bay and marsh. Embrace coastal living with amenities and lifestyle including a community clubhouse, pool, gym, pickleball/tennis courts, gazebo, pier for fishing and crabbing, and beach with water walking access, all included in the low monthly association fee. Seagrass is located close to Bay Colony Marina for boaters and Cripple Creek Country Club for golfers.

$896,000 (DESU2062536)

33765 Shawnee Dr, Dagsboro

Nestled within Blackwater Village, this house is a short walk w/in the community w/ some stunning views of the peaceful Blackwater Creek. Updates including new carpet & vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, fresh interior paint, quartz countertops, & upgraded lighting & electrical fixtures. A plethora of amenities, including access to community piers for crabbing and fishing, as well as launching spots for kayaks & paddleboards.

$399,500 (DESU2059272)

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34980 E Sherwood Dr, Frankford

This 1600 sq ft home with 3 BR, 2 BA boasts a contemporary design with a vibrant color palette. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring graces the kitchen & living room. Kitchen features soft-close wood cabinets, countertops quartz, island, French door fridge, & stainless steel appliances. Low annual HOA fees, the land is fee simple with no lease land or rent – you own it.

$399,600 (DESU2054832)

SouthBethanyhostsCoffeewiththeCounciltailgater

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyTownCouncilandtownmanagerjointlyhosted aCoffeewiththeCouncilpublic inputmeetingattownhallonFriday,June21.Thistime,MayorPro TemChrisKeefeandTownManagerMaureenHartman,withhelp fromSBPDChiefJasonLovins,decidedtoholdthemeetingoutside, withaTowntrucktailgateholding thecoffee,coldwaterandfigbars.

“Wedon’talwayshaveagreat dealoftimeforpubliccommentat ourtowncouncilmeetings,”said Keefe.“So,thisisagreatwayfor peopletoshareideasandfeelfreeto callusinbetween.IfyoucallMaureen,shegetsitdoneforyou.”

BillBurkecametothemeeting withhisdogRemy,whosoonwas huggingthechiefandthetown managerathisfulllength.Burke saidhewantedtothankthetown managerforthePublicWorksDepartment’shelponanoutdoortown benchthatneededtobesecured. HartmanretrievedReneeDorman, whomanagedthatproject,andthe thanksweresharedwiththestaff.

MaureenHartmanandJasonLovinsattheCoffeewiththeCouncilpublicinputmeetingatSouthBethanyTownHall.

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About15residentsattendedthe outdoorcoffeeevent.Duringthe event,alocalmomnamedLeahand hersonHenrystoppedbytoselect threechildren’sbooksfromtheLittleFreeLibraryboxattownhall, andDormanassistedHenrywith hischoices.

TheconcernaboutheavyequipmentnoisecausedbyDNREC’s dredgingworkfromtheAssawoman BaytoLittleAssawomanBaywas anissueforsomehomeowners.

“Theyhaveuntilmid-Julyto completethiswork,”saidKeefe. “Theyarealittlebitbehindschedule.Ihavealsonoticedthatthe noiselevelhaschanged.Weare goingto24hoursadayofdredging totrytogetitdone.”

Onepropertyownercomplained, “Peoplewhorentedfromuscertainlydidnotexpectthislevelof noise.IwishDNREChadprovided uswiththewindowsforthisdredge workinadvance.”

Stormdrainmaintenancealso cameupatthecoffee.

“JoeHinksandIareworking withWaProontwostormdrainsin

CatHill,”saidHarman,referencing theTown’spublicworkssupervisor.

WaProprovidesadrainagebackstopsystemthatpreventsstormwaterbackflow.WaProstatesthatits productsofferfloodmanagementto localtownsandstemtheenvironmentalimpactoflocalflooding.

“WewanttolimitthewatercomingbackupfromthemarshinCat Hill,”saidHartman.“TheTownis alsogettingtheditchcleanedout ourselves.It’stheStatemarsh,but wewishtobeproactivewiththe ditchsystem.Oneideawediscussed recentlywaswhethertheStatecould diverttheirmarshdrainagetothe

othersideofKentAvenue,toavoid someofthefloodingfromthe marsh.”

Oneresidentquipped,“Welcome tothepast,hereinSouthBethany. Atleastwestillallowalcoholhere onourbeaches.”

AccordingtoDNREC,“Channel maintenanceforWhiteCreekand theAssawomanCanal,nearBethany BeachinSussexCounty,wasidentifiedasahighpriorityina recentdredgingprojectprioritizationstudy.Sincedredginglastoccurredintheearly2000s,shoaling hasincreasinglyimpactednavigation inthewaterways.”

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Edited by Patti Varol

By Will Pfadenhauer

EastCoastGarden Centertohost summerclassseries

EastCoastGardenCenterrecently announceditsSummer2024ClassSeries. TheseriesbeginsSaturday,July13,and runsthroughSaturday,Aug.10.Most classescost$10andarescheduledfor11 a.m.onSaturdays.Theclasseswillbeheld atthegardencenter,locatedat30366 CordreyRoadinMillsboro,within-personinstruction.

Customerscansignupon-lineat https://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com, ontheClasses/Gift CardsTaborcall (302)945-3489,andcompleteacredit cardpaymentoverthephone.Pre-registrationisrequired.

Eachclassisanindependentstandalone,oracustomercanopttoattendseveralclasses.Theclassseriesisdesignedto assistthecustomerinmakingsuccessful plantselectiondecisions,increasetheir plantandproductknowledge,andensure properplantingandcareoftheirplantinvestments.

Theone-hourclasswillincludepresentationsandexamplesforhands-on plantfamiliarization.Theformatisdesignedtoamplifythepresentationportion ofeachclassbyshowingthecustomers specificplantsandvarieties.

Classschedule:

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•July13,IntegratedPest&Disease Management—“Doyouhavebugs munchingonyourplants?Areyouwonderingwhatthoseweirdspotsareonyour leaves?Thisclasswillsetyouupforsuccesswithpestanddiseaseprevention, identificationandcontrol.Whetheryou haveplantsthatarecurrentlyexperiencing issues,oryoujustwanttoeducateyourself tohelpmaintainahealthylandscape,this classwillcoveravarietyofmethodsto preventandtreatpests&diseases.Wewill includeorganicoptions,aswellashowto safelyusesyntheticpesticides&fungicides.”Theclasscosts$10perperson.

•July20,IntroductiontoCrapeMyrtles—“Joinusforaninformativeclass thatdivesintotheworldofcrapemyrtles, oneofthemostbelovedornamentaltrees andshrubs.Crapemyrtlescomeina rangeofsizes,shapesandcolors,promisingnotonlyaestheticappealbutfunctionalityintermsofshadeandprivacy.Their long-lastingfloraldisplayandvibrantcolorsmakethemastunningadditiontoany landscape.Thisclasswillintroduceyouto thevarietieswecarry,growthhabitsand care.Wewillalsocovercrapemyrtlepest managementanddiseaseprevention.”The classcosts$10perperson.

•July27,AnnualRefresh—“Summer ishere!Theheatandsunaremorethan likelystartingtotakeatollonyoursummerannuals.OurAnnualRefreshclass willshowyouhowtogiveyourlandscape andcontainerannualsthemid-summer rejuvenationtheyneedtokeepthemvibrantandfloweringintofall.Wewill

GalloGivesFoundationawardscommunitydonations

BerkshireHathawayHomeServicesPenFedRealty’sGalloGives FoundationrecentlyawardeddonationstoSouthernDelawareTherapeuticRiding,ClothingOurKids, WestSideNewBeginnings,Shoes ThatFitandtheAmericanHeart Association’sDelawareHearetWalk. Inall,$8,000wasdonatedforthe givingcampaign.

Amongthedonationswas$2,000 providedtoSouthernDelaware TherapeuticRiding.SDTRisdedicatedtoimprovingthephysicaland emotionalwellbeingofchildrenand

adultslivingwithdisabilitiesthrough equineassistedtherapyinasupportiveenvironmentforridersandfamilies.Theirgoalsaretobringthe advantagesoftherapeuticridingand otherequineassistedactivitiestoall membersofthecommunitywhocan benefitwithoutcompromisingthe highquality,focusedone-on-one therapysessionsthataretheheartof theprogram.Fordetailsandtodonate,contactJoAllegro-Smithat (302)644-1920orvisittheirwebsite atsdtrhr.com.

Another$2,000wasgivento

ClothingOurKids.Themissionof ClothingOurKidsistoimprovethe livesofat-riskelementaryschool childreninpre-Kthroughfifthgrade byprovidingthemwithappropriate schoolclothing.InSussexCounty, representativesnoted,manychildren donothaveessentialschoolclothing, whichhasadirectnegativeimpact ontheirself-esteem,theirschoolattendance,theirabilitytolearn,and canleadtobullying.Itistheirgoal toassisttheseyoungsterswithan equalstartintheirearlyeducation andhelpthembecomesuccessful students.Toassistanddonate,visit clothingourkids.org.

Anadditional$2,000wasgivento WestSideNewBeginnings.West SideNewBeginningsisacharitable organizationwhosemissionisto provideafter-schoolprogramsand activitiesforthechildrenoftheRe-

hobothcommunity.Volunteersoffer tutoringandmentoring,aswellas mealsweekly.Tolearnmoreabout howtovolunteer,donateorsupport theirefforts,contactBrendaMilbourneat(302)362-0353.

A$1,000donationwasprovided toShoesThatFit–DelawareChapter.ThemissionatShoesThatFitis “totackleoneofthemostvisible signsofpovertyinAmericabygiving childreninneednewathleticshoes toattendschoolwithdignityandjoy, preparedtolearn,playandthrive.A newpairofshoescanbealifechangingeventforachild.School attendance,self-esteem,andbehavior improve.Physicalactivityincreases. Smilesreturn.Allfromanoftenoverlookeditem—agoodpairof shoes.Thevisionisthatoneday,

GivesFoundation;CindyYoungandPeterThomasofClothingOurKids.

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everychildinAmericawhoneeds newshoesgetsnewshoes,allowing allchildrentheopportunitytoreach theirhighestpotential.”Forinformationontheorganization,visitshoesthatfit.org.

Finally,$1,000wasdonatedtothe AmericanHeartAssociationfor theirSouthernDelawareHeart

Walk.“For100years,theAmerican HeartAssociationhasmadeaprofoundimpactthroughboldmoves. Throughoutthepastcentury,the AmericanHeartAssociationhasrecognizedthatwe’realltiedtoheart diseaseandstrokeinsomeway,and wemustchangethat.Withyour help,wecankeepworkingtoensure allpeoplecanenjoylonger,healthier lives.ByregisteringfortheHeart Walktoday,youaretakingthefirst steptosavelives.Everywalkerwho

GivesFoundation;LauraLorooftheAmericanHeartAssociation;DaveCriderand ErinStasioftheGalloGivesFoundation.

joins,everydollardonatedmeans moreresearch,morepeopletrained inlifesavingCPR,moremedical breakthroughsandmorechampions forequitablehealth.”Thisyear’s HeartWalkwillbeonSundayNov. 3,inRehobothBeach.Toregisterfor theevent,contacttheHeartWalk Teamat(302)286-5708. TheGalloGivesFoundationisa charitablearmofBerkshireHathawayHomeServicesPenFedRealty. Thefoundationismanagedbythe

GreaterLewesFoundation.Mostof thefundsarecontributedbythe agentsandstaffofPenFedRealty, andthecompanymatchesallcontributions100percent.Establishedin 2016,theGalloGivesFoundation hasdonatednearly$300,000tolocal andworldwidecharitableorganizations.Tocontributetothefoundation,orrequestagrant,contact AndrewRatnerat(302)227-6101or email andrew.ratner@PenFedRealty.com.

Summerclass

coverpruning,fertilizing,wateringand otherhelpfultipsthatwillensureyouget enjoymentandlongevityoutofyoursummerannuals.”TheAnnualRefreshclass costs$10perperson.

•Aug.3,OrchidswithBethDavis— “WearethrilledtobehostingBethDavis fromWaldorOrchidsforanotherfunand informativeclass!WaldorOrchidsisa fourth-generation-ownedand-operated orchidwholesale/retailbusiness.Bethwill coverawiderangeoftopics,including lighting,watering,fertilizationandproper pottingtechniques.Thisclasswillgetfirst dibsonthebeautifulWaldorOrchidsthat

Bethwillbringwithherandwillbeavailabletopurchaseaftertheclass.”TheOrchidClasscosts$20perperson.

•Aug.10,ProvenWinnersSummerificHibiscus—“Justaboutthetime thatmanygardensarebeginningtolooka bitforlornfromthesummerheat,SummerificHibiscus(commonlycalledrose mallow)comesintoitsprime.Blooming frommid-tolatesummerandwellinto fall,thesestunnersbearthelargestflowers ofanyperennial.Thoughtheyemergelate inspring,theymorethanmakeupforit withvigorousgrowthandamazingflower power.Thisclasswillintroduceyoutothe varietieswecarry,theirgrowthhabits,foliage&flowercolor,careandhowtouse theminyourlandscape.”

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McKeeBuilderscelebratesgrandopeningofEastGatemodelhomes

OnWednesday,June12,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithMcKeeBuildersto celebratethegrandopeningoftheir newEastGatecommunitymodel homes.

EastGateislocated6milesfrom FenwickIslandandoffersarangeof amenities,includingacommunity pool,pickleballcourtandfirepit, withlocaldiningandshoppingoptionsjustabreezeaway.

EastGateislocatedat36150 ZionChurchRd.,Frankford.Learn morebyvisitinghttps://eastgate.mckeebuilders.comorbycalling(215) 791-6948.

CoastalPoint•Submitted McKeeBuilderscelebratestheopening oftheEastGatecommunitymodel homeswitharibbon-cuttingceremony. Pictured,fromleft,are:CynthiaCarroll, BrettTaylorandAliciaCarroll.

KimCavagnaro,ofOceanVayuYoga,leadsaclassonthebeachintheearlymorninghours.

600 SUSSEX CT, BETHANY BEACH

Location, Location, Location...This charming rancher home is nestled on a corner lot catering to all your year-round needs, vacation property or an income producing investment in the Resort Town of Bethany Beach. Offering 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, huge great room that could be used as a 4th bedroom or Gaming Room. Close enough to walk, ride your bike or take the trolley to restaurants, shops, the beach and boardwalk.

$660,000 (DESU2062328) Call Christine Springer(c) 410-262-2739

37329 LEE LN #C-4, OCEAN VIEW

Beautiful 3 BD/3.5BA ranch in Harbour Cove community. 2 Primary Suites! Lightlled great room features electric corner replace, cathedral ceiling, sliding glass doors onto outdside deck that wraps around rear & side elevations. Adjacent Sun Room can serve as Breakfast Room/Dining Area. Front porch, outdoor ramp to deck. Golf course, kayak launch & Amenities galore in Bethany Bay!

$565,000 (DESU2058028) Call Joe Loughran (c) 302-864-3216

32854 BAUSKA DR, OCEAN VIEW

Stunning, completely renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Featuring a wellappointed kitchen, spacious family room, and a versatile loft area. At the heart of the home lies a magni cent solarium! Situated on a generous double lot in Ocean Way Estates, this property includes a two-car attached garage plus a detached two-car garage. Located just 1.5 miles from the beach!

$699,000 (DESU2064242) Call Ashley Brosnahan (c)

$29,900 (DESU2056442)

Call Joe Lagano(c) 302-245-4236

30493 ROCK DOVE CT, OCEAN VIEW 3 Br/2.5BA NV Homes Severn townhome backs to woods. Partial stone front & leaded glass front door. Great Room: cathedral

31025 SCISSORBILL RD., OCEAN VIEW 4 BD/3 BA, 2,500 SQ Ft NV Homes Bornquist backs

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$560,000 (DESU2054640) Call Joe Loughran (c) 302-864-3216 37217

deck space overlooking the beautiful canal!

$560,000 (DESU2056752)

Call Heather Gates (c) 302-858-7805

MOTIVATEDSELLER

$575,000 (DESU2054382) Call Ashley Brosnahan (c) 302-841-4200

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and walk in shower, nished garage and more! Plenty of space to spread out with the huge loft on the 2nd oor. Now priced below new construction. Schedule your tour today!

$539,900 (DESU2054594)

Call Shelby Smith (c) 856-236-0469

19638 DRUMMOND DR, MILFORD EVERYTHING ON YOUR WISHLIST ... 10 out of 10... Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home with all the bells and whistles...

$575,000 (DESU2062018) Call Jim & Sylvia Coulter (c) 410-279-4533

1003 W PINE CT, SEA COLONY WEST, BETHANY BEACH Lakefront villa in Sea Colony, the east coast's most amenity lled community. Furnished, In fee, kitchen and bath reno, pristine and ready for its new owner. Enjoy 1/2 beach on the Atlantic, 12 swimming pools, 18000 SF tness facilities & award winning tennis and pickleball programs. 1 BR/1 BA. No settlement before 8/19/2024.

38100 BAILEY WAY, FRANKFORD Beautiful, new coastal-style home (full warranty) w/ 4 BR/3.5 BA, 5 mi to Bethany. Owned solar panels, central vac, vehicle charger, 50-yr roof, HW oors, 1st oor primary suite, & many upgrades.

$749,900 (DESU2061608) Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130

23006 BUTTERFLY CT, FRANKFORD Why wait on New Construction?

Gorgeous 4 BR / 3 BA home with 2 BR's on main level!

Upgraded Kitchen, Screened Porch, Paver Patio, Outdoor Shower! The List of Upgrades goes on!

$719,900 (DESU2060334) Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

$422,000 (DESU2041600) Call Ann Baker (c) 302-858-8518 103 GEORGETOWNE HOUSE 3BR/2BA $1,050,000 (DESU2061736)

38891 VERANDAH BAY DR, SELBYVILLE Gorgeous water views north and south from this West Fenwick 4BR/4.5BA home with appealing architectural details throughout.

$1,349,000 (DESU2063512) Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

YoungSurvivorsinActionprogramoffershope

Breastcancerisoftenthoughtofas adiseasethataffectsolderwomen. Butmoreandmoreyoungwomenare beingdiagnosedwithbreastcancer everyday.TheDelawareBreastCancerCoalition’s(DBCC)YoungSurvivorsinAction(YSIA)program focusesonsupportingyoungerbreast cancersurvivors(bothwomenand men)andshowingthemthatthereis lightontheothersideofthedarkness ofabreastcancerdiagnosisandthat theycankeep#movingforwardno matterwhat!

StephanieCumella,oneofDBCC ’s survivorshipspecialistsandprogram manageroftheYoungSurvivorsin Actionprogram,wasdiagnosedat32. Nowasurvivorofsevenyears,sheisa motheroftwochildren,awifetoher lovinghusband,Anthony,andapillar

ofsupportforthemanyyoungbreast cancersurvivorsshereachesthrough YSIA.

Cumellarecentlytalkedabouthow workingwiththeYoungSurvivorsin Actionprogramhasaffectedherpersonally.

“ThroughYSIA,Ihavebeenable tomakesomegreatconnectionsand friendswithsurvivors,”shesaid.“You aretherewiththesurvivorsthrough thegood,thebadandtheugly,and oftenwonder,‘AmIdoingenough?’ ‘AmImakingadifferenceintheir life?’‘Dothesurvivorstrulyknowthat ImeanitwhenIsayIamtherefor them?’Butafull-circlemoment,anda verytouchingmoment,iswhenasurvivoraskedmetobethereforthem duringtheirlasttreatment,bethere forthemastheyrangthebell.

“Itwassuchamagicalmomentto bethere,”Cumellasaid,“andmonths afterward,thesurvivortoldmethat ‘Youcontinuetoprovidealistening earandempathy,andyoualwaysgo aboveandbeyondtomakemefeel specialandaccepted.’Hearingthis wassorewardingandbroughtmeto tears.Itisinthosemoments,spoken orunspoken,thatItrulyfeelas thoughIammakingadifference.”

ParticipantsoftensharetheirgratitudeforthemanyeventsandprogramsofferedbyYoungSurvivorsin Actionwithcommentssuchas:

•“YoungSurvivorsinspiresme daily.Theydonottreatmeasastatisticora‘cancerpatient.’Ratherthey treatmeasanindividualwhohappens tohavecancer.Theyhavemademe realizethatIamneveraloneinthis

fight.Theygivemehopeforabetter todayandIamforevergratefultomy pinkwarriorsisters!”

•“Theygaveandcontinuetogive meafamilyoffriendsIcanidentify withandunderstand!Theyareessentialtomyhealingandrecovery!”

•“YoungSurvivorsinActiongave mementalsupportIneededtoget throughmydiagnosisandtreatment.I wasthefirstinmyfamilyoneither side,andthefirstofmyclosefriends tobediagnosedwithbreastcancer.”

•“ThemissionofYoungSurvivors inActionalignswithmypersonal mantra:movementismedicine!Ihave enjoyedgettingtoknowsuchan amazinggroupofwomen.Cancersurvivorsaresomeofthestrongest,most resilientwomenIknow!”

•“Ilovewhatyoudoforallofus.”

•“Ienjoythecraftevents.”

•“Thanksfortoday.Itwasniceto dosomethingwithourfamilies.”

Thosediagnosedwithbreastcancer atayoungagearebeinginvitedto joinDBCC ’sYoungSurvivorsinActionprogram,whichoffersavarietyof programstoserveabroadaudienceof youngsurvivors.

“Withavarietyofactivitiesand eventsavailable,thereissomethingfor everyonetoenjoy.Manyprogram eventsareexclusivelyforbreastcancer survivors.It’simportanttocreateopportunitiestodiscussquestionsyoung survivorsmighthavearoundfertility, sex,havingchildren,tellingtheirchildren,etc.,whichisauniqueaspectof theYSIAprogram.”

Eachyearthereareseveralspecial eventsopentobothbreastcancersurvivorsandtheirfamilies,suchasthe upcomingSurvivor’sNightattheBlue RocksonThursday,Aug.29.

“YSIAunderstandsfromexperiencethatbreastcancerdoesn’tjustaffectthepersondiagnosed.The familiesandcommunitiesofthosediagnosedwithbreastcancerfeelthe weightofthediseaseontheirshouldersaswell,”representativessaid.

YSIApresentsafewprogramson FacebookLive.Theseprograms, thoughtargetedforsurvivors,are opentothepublic.

HealingMeditationisamonthly guidedmeditationtohelpparticipants focus,de-stress,heal,improvetheir intuitionandkeeptheirlivesinbalance.Researchintotheeffectsofregularmeditationhasfoundawide rangeofbenefitsincludingdropsin anxietyandtension,reliefofphysical problemscausedbystressandanxiety, anincreaseincalmfeelingsandoptimisticviews,andthefeelingofselfworthandenhancedcreativity,they noted.

Legislationaimstoprovidesafeharborforlegalcannabisfinances

AsDelawarereadiesfortheupcoming launchofthestate’slegaladult-use cannabisindustry,statelawmakersapprovedlegislation,proposedbyState TreasurerColleenDavis,providingprotectionsforbanksandotherfinancialinstitutionsthatservelicensedmarijuana businesses.

Althoughmarijuanaremainsillegalat thefederallevel,Delawarehasjoined manyotherstatesinlegalizingitfor medicalorrecreationaluse.Davissaidshe believesthatlegislationprotectingbanks servinglegalmarijuanabusinessescan helpbridgethegapbetweenstatelegalizationandfederalbankinglaws.

HouseBill355,sponsoredbystate Rep.EdOsienskiandstateSen.TreyParadee,clarifiesthatprovidingfinancial servicestolegalcannabisbusinessesis lawfulunderDelawarestatelaw.Passage ofthebill,officialssaid,removesamajor barrierforthecannabisindustry,which hasstruggledtoaccesstraditionalbankingservicesduetothecontinuedfederal

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Yogalatescombinesflowyogaand Pilates,andisperfectforcancersurvivors,theynoted.Theflowismore mindfulthanfast-paced,incorporatingposesthatareheldforfivebreaths

classificationofmarijuanaasaScheduleI drug.

“ThislegislationisacriticalstepforwardforDelaware’scannabisindustry,” saidDavis.“Byensuringsafeaccessto bankingservices,weareempoweringlegitimatebusinessestooperatetransparentlyandsecurely.

“ThepassageofH.B.355marksapivotalmomentforDelaware’slegalmarijuanaindustryandthefinancial institutionsthatwillsupportit.Byprovidingclearlegalprotectionsandasolid regulatoryframework,ifsignedthenew lawwillprotectthesafety,securityand long-termviabilityofthissectorofour economy.”

“Acrossthecountry,we’vewitnessed dispensariesandbanksalikestruggling withlegaluncertaintysurroundingfinancialandaccountingservicesforcannabis businesses,”saidOsienski.“Thisuncertaintynotonlyunderminestheoperationsofstate-compliantdispensariesbut alsohinderstheiraccesstobasicbusiness

each.Pilatesfocusesontotalbody conditioningandcoremuscles,improvingposture,flexibilityand strength.

Alllevelsarewelcome,andmodificationsareprovided,alongwiththe optiontousemats,blocks,pillowsand blanketsforaddedcomfort.

FUNctionalFitnessisamonthly

functionssuchasaccesstobanking,acquiringloans,orpayingtaxes.

“WewantDelaware’ssafeandregulatedindustrytoout-competetheillegal market.Byprovidingdispensarieswitha secureavenuetobankingandcompliance services,weempowerthemtocontribute positivelytooureconomy,keepcosts downfortheindustryandcustomers, employlocaltalentandfulfilltheirtax obligations.”

“Attheendoftheday,cannabisretailersinDelawarearesmallbusinesses,”said Paradee.“Theywillbeinourcommunities.TheywillhireDelawareans.They willpaytheirtaxes.Theywillcontribute totheeconomicdevelopmentofthis state.Butwithanover-relianceoncash transactions,retailersareatadisadvantageintermsoftheirbanking,complianceandsafety needs.Withthepassage ofthislegislation,theStatecanensure thatthesetypesofbusinesseshaveaclear pathtowardsaccesstothosecriticalservices.”

exerciseclassthatrequiresnoequipmentandissuitableforallfitnesslevels.Theclassinvolvesstrengthening andstabilizingthebodyforactivities thatareperformedineverydaylife. Thehalf-hourclassisdesignedtobe funandallowseachparticipantto focusontheirhealthrightat lunchtimeorwhenevertheyhavea

“Thislegislationcreatesasaferenvironmentforlegallyoperatingbusinesses withinthestate’smarijuanaindustry,”said CommissionerRobCoupeofthe DelawareOfficeoftheMarijuanaCommissioner.“Thelegislationnotonlyprovideslegalprotectionsforfinancial institutionsandserviceprovidersworking withlicensedmarijuanabusinesses,but alsostrengthensregulatoryoversightand facilitatescompliancewithtaxregulations.”

Thebillaimstoincreasethewillingnessofbanksandotherfinancialinstitutionstoservelegalcannabisbusinessesby providinglegalclarity andcertainty,promotingcomplianceandtransparencyin thecannabisindustry,andreducingthe riskofenforcementagainstbanksinvolvedintheindustry.Itisalsodesigned toreducerelianceoncashtransactions amongmarijuanabusinessesanddecrease theriskofrobberyandtheft.

ThebillnowawaitsGov.JohnCarney’sapproval.

freemomenttogobackandviewthe livestream.

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•Aug.3—Full-BodyMeditative SoundBathinNewark.

Anyoneinterestedinlearningmore aboutYoungSurvivorsinActioncan visitwww.youngsurvivors.org.

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SarahBarton,left,andAlyHartmeyerawaitcustomersattheirface-paintingbooth.Below,courtesyofKerinMagill,stateand Frankfordtownpoliceofficersmingledwithanenthusiasticcrowdandlibraryofficials.

FrankfordPublic Librarykickedoff itssummerreading programonFriday, June14,withgames, food,facepantingand otherfunactivities.

AAApredictsrecord-breakingtravelvolume

AAAthisweekprojectedthat morethan200,000Delawareanswill traveladistanceof50milesormore overtheIndependenceDayweekend, up5.6percentoverlastyearandsettinganewrecordfortheholiday.For thefirsttime,AAAlookedattheentireFourthofJulyweek,aswellasthe SaturdaybeforeandtheSundayafter theholiday.

AccordingtoAAA,morethan88 percentoftravelers—ormorethan 180,000Delawareans—willbehittingtheroadfortheholiday,up5.4 percentoverlastyear.Airtravelisup 6.3percentoverlastyear,withAAA projectingmorethan14,000 Delawareans,7.1percentoflocaltravelers,willtaketotheskies.And,travel byothermodesoftransportation, whichwasslowesttorecoverfromthe pandemic,isup8.6percentoverlast year,withmorethan9,000Delawareans,4.5percentoflocaltravelers, training,busingorcruisingtotheir holidaydestinations.

“Withschooloutforthesummer andremoteworkflexibilityformany people,thisJuly4thweekwillbethe busiesteverasAmericansprioritize extendedtravelopportunitiesaround theholiday,”saidJanaTidwell,managerofpublicandgovernmentaffairs

forAAAMid-Atlantic.“IndependenceDayisalwaysthebusiesttravel holidayofsummer,withthisyear lookingatthehighestnumberoftravelersonrecord.”

Nationally,AAAprojected70.9 milliontravelerswillhead50milesor morefromhomeovertheIndependenceDayholidaytravelperiod.This year’sprojectednumberoftravelers forthattimeperiodisa5percentincreasecomparedto2023andan8 percentincreaseover2019.

AAAprojectedthatarecord60.6 millionpeoplewilltravelbycarover IndependenceDayweek—that’san additional2.8milliontravelerscomparedtolastyear.Thisyear’snumber alsosurpasses2019,when55.3millionpeopletraveledbycarover FourthofJulyweek.Gaspricesare lowerthanlastyear,whenthenational averagewas$3.53.Pumppriceswill likelycontinuegoingdownleadingup toIndependenceDay,AAApredicted. Atthatpoint,theywilllikelyleveloff andremainrelativelystableuntilafter LaborDay,similartolastyear,they said.Animportantcaveatishurricane season—underwaynow—which couldaffectgaspricesshouldastorm negativelyimpactGulfCoastoilproductionandrefiningcenters.

Thenumberofairtravelersisalso expectedtosetanewrecord.AAA projected5.74millionpeoplewillfly totheirFourthofJulydestinations. That’sanincreaseofnearly7percent comparedtolastyearanda12percent increaseover2019.AAAbooking datashowsdomesticairfareis2percentcheaperthisIndependenceDay weekcomparedtolastyear,andthe averagepriceforadomesticroundtrip ticketis$800.Airportsareexpected tobepackedthroughouttheweek. AAArecommendedarrivingtwo hoursearly,reservingparkingaheadof time,andtravelingwithcarry-onluggageversuscheckedbagstosavetime andmoney.

Morethan4.6millionpeople areexpectedtotravelbyothermodes oftransportation,includingbuses, cruisesandtrains.Thatcategoryis seeinganincreaseof9percentcomparedtolastyear,butthisyear’snumberisshyof2019’sfigureof4.79 million.Cruisingcontinuesitspostpandemiccomeback.Thistimeof year,Alaskacruisesareinhighdemand,makingSeattleandAnchorage topdomesticdestinations.Cruise travelersarealsofindingdealsthis summer.Withnewshipscomingonto themarket—andgoingforapre-

mium—somecruiselineshavebeen offeringtargeteddiscountstofill olderinventoryforremainingcabins. Best/worsttimestodrive

INRIX,aprovideroftransportationdataandinsights,saidtheworst timestotravelbycarbeforeandon July4arebetween2and7p.m.Driversshouldhittheroadinthemorning,theyrecommended,andtravelers returningonMonday,July8,should avoidrush-hourtrafficinthemorning andafternoon.

“Driversinlargemetroareascan expecttheworsttrafficdelayson Wednesday,July3,astheyleavetown, andSunday,July7,asthey return,”saidBobPishue,transportationanalystatINRIX.“Roadtrips overtheholidayweekcouldtakeupto 67percentlongerthannormal.Travelersshouldmonitor511services, localnewsstationsandtrafficappsfor up-to-the-minuteroadconditions.”

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Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

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

GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubevery Wednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperience levelsarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Geor getown.

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

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

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Form oreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird

Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsfored ucationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWrite rs Guildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hourFreeWrite sessionintheconferenceroomattheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscan practicecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree.For moreinformation,emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBe thanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law

enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.u s,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNav igators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisittheli-

braryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/ Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurr y,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalid eas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch. InJuly,thegroupwillmeetonJuly9instead. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,

callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

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

SeafoodNight— America nLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

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

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

BeachSingles— BeachSingles55-Plusis hostingaMeet&GreetonThursdaysat

Nick’sinOceanCity,Md.,from4to6p.m. Formoreinformation,call(215)385-4993.

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

VFWBreakfa st— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Thecostis$14foradults,and$7forchildrenunder12.Themenufeaturesscrambled eggs,sausage,Frenchtoast,home-friedpotatoes,scrapple,ham,chippedbeefgravy, toast,pastries,juice,coffeeandtea.

Politics

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

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof

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

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

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

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

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

MultipleMy elomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom

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

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

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

Georgetown Walkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdays from10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

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

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

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30 p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The

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TheirAdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirst Fridayofthemonthtodiscussafiction, nonfiction,orclassictitle.Thismonth's selectionisTheInvisibleLifeofAddie LaRuebyV.E.Schwab.Copiesofnext month’sbookwillbeableattheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Call(302)732-9351

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Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanView PresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8 p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCr uiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetoth-

orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

July6

TownBonfire— TheTownofFenwickIsland ishostingaTownBonfirefrom7to10p.m. Therewillbethewarmthofthefire’s flames,alongwiththecamaraderieofthe communityaspeoplegatheraroundthe

ers,cangettogetherattheFrankford DineronThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManage rusuallyattends.For moreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

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

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga

bonfireforaneveningoflaughter,funand gameswiththeTown’slifeguards,while dancingtotheDJ’smusic.Thereisanopportunitytobidonuniquebasketsand otheritemsgenerouslydonatedbylocal businesses,anda50-50raffle.Therewill alsobethelimited-editioncommemorative t-shirtsavailableforpurchaseattheevent. ChickenShac k— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough

MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Women’saCapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to 8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

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 opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetou rs areavailablebyappointment.Interested

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

BearTrapDunesParade— Theannual BearTrapDunesParadewillbeheldat

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groupsof10-15maycall(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,and parkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum. Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible. Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownar tifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.

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

11a.m.Theeventisopentothepublic.

July8

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecomme nds4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

BoardGamesforAges10-17— Takea beachbreakandplayboardgamesin coolaircon ditioningwithlightsnacksat SouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Bring yourfriendsandmakenewones!Tonsof gamesavailable(includingnewones),but feelfreetobringyourfavoriteifyou wish.Forages10-17.RegistrationRecommendedatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m. everyMondayinJuly.Re gistrationisrequired.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcallthemat(302) 732-9351.

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat 11a.m.forstorytellingandsongsatthe ParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeis opentoallages.Weatherpermitting,any cancellationswillbepostedonFrankford PublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibra ryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknittingandcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

July8-13

SharkWeekPuzzle— Cooloffandlearn aboutsharksasyouworkonasharkjigsawpuzzleatSouthCoastalLibrary. (AvailableintheNon-Fictionsectionduringlibraryopenhours.Hostedbythe SouthC oastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

July9

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersof allskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthis

supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.Usersmeettodiscussnew features,sharetips,andaskquestions. AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE

BackinTimeBookClub— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.forahistoricalfictionbookclub!Wewillbediscussing Time'sUndoingbyCherylA.Head.Part mystery,parth istoricalfiction,thisbook canbeplacedonholdhere.Ages18+. Free,registrationisencouragedandavail-

ableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m. Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownboo kiftheywish.Ages5and older.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&DragonsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.No experiencenecessary.ThiswillbeasixweeklongClass/Campaignforages7-16. Noadultparticipantswillbeacceptedat

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Your forever home at the Beach. Meticulously cared-for Cape Cod, just 3.5 miles to Beach & Bethany Boardwalk. Open-concept features gourmet kitchen w/ high-end Wolf & Sub- Zero appliances, granite countertops. Living area boasts a cozy replace & reclaimed wood details. Coastal living at its nest with 2 primary suites, large 3rd bedroom, bonus room & custom wood shutters. Marie Dispoto | 302.381.2260

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$349,900 | DESU2048026 2 beds, 1.5 baths | 900 Sq Ft This stunning 2BR, 1.5BA home is a boater's dream, located in the community of Swann Keys and nestled on a serene canal with direct boat access and boasting the perfect deck for savoring summer crabs with family and friends. Offered Fully Furnished. Looking for an investment? This one has proven rental history. Call for more

thistime.Formoreinformationonouryearround D&Dprogramming,pleasecontact theprogram'scoordinator,PhilipHartmeyer atphilip.hartmeyer@lib.de.us.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

PAWSforPeople— Readaloudtoafurry, f riendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspirealoveofreadingatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.OfferedbyPAWSfor People.Registrationrequired.Readersof allagesandstag esarewelcome.PAWS iscurrentlyheldatthelibrary Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

AerospaceEducation— TheFrankford

PublicLibrarysummerreadingprogram

ADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARY presentsDelawareAeroSpaceEducation Foundationat11a.m.Call(302)7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram @frankfordlibrary

W omen’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville, ishostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9through Aug.13.ThetopicisForgiveness:BreakingthePowerofthePast.Thereisno homework,andchildcareisprovided.

CoopernamedSussex County’snew emergencymanager

SussexCountythisweeknamed TimothyR.Cooper—aonetime paramedicwithSussexCountyEMS —tobecomethenewemergency managerthis summer,taking overarolefilled bylongtime EmergencyOperationsCenterDirectorJosephL. Thomas,whoretiredinlate March.

“Iamhonored andhumbledat thechancetoleadourpreparedness program,andmakeadifferenceservingthecommunity,”saidCooper,a residentofHarbeson.“It’sreallylike cominghomeagain.”

SussexCounty’semergencymanagementdivision—partofthenewly reorganizedDepartmentofPublic Safetythatincludesthe911communicationsandparamedicdivisions— preparesfor,trainsandrespondsto naturalandhuman-causeddisasters.

Cooper,inhisnewroleasdeputy directorofpublicsafelyforemergency management,willleadtheCounty’s disasterpreparednessefforts,while alsocoordinatingwithavarietyof partners,includingtheDelaware EmergencyManagementAgency,the DelawareNationalGuardandother agencies.Heholdsdualdegreesin emergencypreparednessandhomelandsecurity.

Cooper,whomostrecentlyserved asdirectoroftheDelawareDivision ofPublicHealth’sOfficeofPreparedness,bringsmorethan30yearsofexperienceinpublicsafety,including17 yearsasaparamedic,shiftsupervisor andspecial-operationscoordinatorfor SussexCountyEMS.

Cooperofficiallybeginshisnew roleonMonday,July1,intimeforthe coreoftheAtlantichurricaneseason.

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July10

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

StorytimewithBluey— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.foravery specialStoryTimewithBluey!Thisisa greatopportunitytoengageyourchildin earlyliteracypracticeswithincorporation ofage-appropriatesongs,storiesand otheract ivities.Forinfant–age5.No registration,butparentsmustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m!At

sunroom, 2 car garage, stacked stone replace, hardwood wood ooring, Low Taxes and Low HOAcommunity has pool! Close to shops, restaurants,golf, beach. Asking $559,000 (DESU2065540)

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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)

eachtwo-hourmeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.This month,we’lldiscussthemurderofAdam Walsh .Suggestedread(notrequired): TearsofRage:FromGrievingFatherto CrusaderforJustice:TheUntoldStoryof theAdamWalshCasebyJohnWalsh. Free,in-persononly, forages18-plus. Registrationisencouragedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Fit&Fun— Workyourwholebodywitha combinationofmuscletoninga ndmovementsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m..Allskilllevelsarewelcome. Forages18-plus.Chairoptionavailable. Yo ucanattendanyorallsessions,but pleaseregisterforeachdaythatyouare coming.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302) 732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLi-

braryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythr oughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

H ooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.fora timeofknittingandcrochetinginthe evening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend. NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.li b.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

July11

NotableBooks— TheCoastalGeorgetown AAUWALANotableBookClubwillmeetat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoonto discussGeraldineBrooks’“Horse.” CraftsforAges10-17— Getoutofthe hotsunandchooseonecraftprojectto makefromavarietyofoptionsatSouth

CHRISY TINGLE, REALTOR®

38362 VIRGINIA DR, BETHANY BEACH Elegant and spacious quality built 4 BR home located in the gated and amenity rich community of Bethany Lakes. 4800+ sq ft waterfront home with upgrades galore - Amazing open concept home located only 1.5 miles to beachperfect for entertaining family and friends. Boasting 4 bed (2 primary suites) numerous outdoor living spaces, replace, 2 sunrooms, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, 2 car garage and more. Welcome Home! Asking $1,199,900 (DESU2058453)

34 STINGRAY HARBOR DR

Just Listed in Ocean View. Only 1 year young and Move-in-Ready! Beautiful 4 bed, 3.5 bath 2,524 sq ft Coastal home with an open concept rst oor living Floor Plan. Only 2 miles to downtown Bethany. Just steps to the Assawoman Canal Trail, John West Park, kayak launch, several restaurants, shops, mini golf and more. HOA fees cover exterior maintenance and lawn care.

Asking $674,900 (DESU2065032)

CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forages10-17.RegistrationRecommended,butwalk-ins acc eptedifspaceallows.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwill choosearecipefromthesamecookbook andthenmakeandbringinthedishto sharewiththegroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipesandhow toimprovethem,aswellastheb ookitself.Thisclubisagreatwayforyouto meetmembersofyourcommunityandtry newfoods!(BringTupperwaretotake homeleftovers.)Thismonth,wewillbe cookingfromThugKitchen:PartyGrubby ThugKitchenLLC.Thisbookcontains maturelanguage.Readerdiscretionis advised.Areferencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesare available.Free,forages18-plus,register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbyth eSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

1313 TERRY CIRCLE, BETHANY BEACH JUST REDUCED!

BEAUTIFUL HOME- Only 1.5 miles to downtown Bethany in the tranquil gated and amenity rich community of Bethany Lakes. Beautifully remodeled Move-in-Ready 3600+ sq ft open concept home backing to a stream, trees and beautiful landscaping. Well thought spacious 4 bed, 3.5 bath home offering a gorgeous gourmet kitchen, luxurious primary bath, replace, wood ooring, wrap around front porch w/ pond views,sundeck, enclosed porch, balconies, 2 car garage with ample storage, of ce, den, living room & more. Asking $1,025,000 (DESU2057550)

28961 TWIN PONDS LN

Absolutely Gorgeous Home! Located in the resort style community of The Estuary- Well appointed customized 5 bed, 3 bath 3400+ sq ft rst oor living home with an open concept oor plan and upgrades galore located on a large premium lot backing to Nature not neighbors. Appreciate dual pond views from both the front porch and 20 x 20 back paved patio, 2 stacked stone replaces (1 in primary bedroom), gourmet kitchen,wood ooring.

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Just Listed- Premier Waterfront home on 1.05 acres with panoramic views of the Indian River Bay in a Marina Community- Seawinds. Stunning 3,099 sq ft open concept Coastal home with rst oor living with numerous upgrades and custom nishes. Amazing waterfront retreat with community pier. Deeded Boat slip#9 in the Gated Community Marina (Slip including Boat lift and boat) is available for purchase for $49,900. Marina is only a 20 min boat ride to Inlet. Asking $824,900 (DESU2065310)

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A large .63 acre lot located on a private cul de sac in the desirable community of Gander Woods -a quiet waterfront community offering large lots and custom homes built by local reputable builder- Morning Star. Enjoy the community pier- sh, crab, kayak, paddle board, sunsets. Close to Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, Holts Landing State Park, marina, boat ramps, shopping & restaurants. Low Taxes and Low HOA. Builder Tie In but No Time frame to build!

Asking $79,900 (DESU2048294)

One-On-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehow togetstarted?NancyN.willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.,and giveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S.databases.Free,90minutesession.Registrationopensat2 p.m.onJune27at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAve nue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

PicturesCometoLife— Workingonwallsizedsheetsofpaper,Jeffquicklydraws, narrates,andactsoutcharacters'actions andvoicesatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Audiencesareencouragedtointeractbyaddingsoundsandmovement. Jeff'sdrawingsarelargeandeye-catching,andhecreatesthemon-the-spotas partofeachstory Jeffwilldrawandtell “TheJealousBullfrog!”,anenergetic storyaboutasummergardenfilledwith funfl owers,insects,andanimalswho cometolifethroughdrawing.Bestsuited forages6–11.Registrationisrequired andbeginsat4p.m.onJune27at www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechall enging posesthanGentleFlowYo ga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody. Deeprelaxationandstressreleasealso included.Pleasebringayogamatand foamblocks.Registrationopensat10:15 amonJuly5andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenu e,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FreePestID&Control— JoinChantal BouchardfromInlandBaysGardenCenter

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atDelawareBotanicGardensfrom11:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.TheCenterisdedicated tonativeplantsandorganicgardening. Learnhowtokeepyourgardenhealthy usingbestorganicpractices.You'llmaster theuseoforganicpesticidestohelpfix someplantissuesandtohelpplantsthrive andbolstertheirnaturaldefensesystem. Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16 andunderareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reserv ationsmadeby goingto http://www.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.

PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreading theme:AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary. Eachweekwe’lllearnaboutanewcountry andtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1 p.m.Story-timeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary.Registrationisrequired.Youcansign uponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomevery Thursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames!Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenMovieNight— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublicLibra ryat4:30p.m.onour4ktheater set-up.Themovieis“GodzillaXKong:The NewEmpire(PG-13).ForAges12andUp. Registrationisrequiredforpizzaorder.You cansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

July12

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

CraftsforAges10-17— Getoutofthe hotsunandchooseonecraftprojectto makefromavarietyofoptionsatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forages10-17.RegistrationRecommended,butwalk-ins acceptedifspaceallows.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FeelingsRock— Jo inFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat12:15p.m.fora

30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagedbirth-5yrs.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting thematfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

July12-13

AntiquesandHomeDécor— The64th AnnualLewesAntiques&HomeDécor Show&SaleisatBethelUnited Meth odistChurchfrom10a.m.to5p.m. onFriday, and10a.m.to3p.m.onSaturday.Admissionis$5,whichallowsadmissionforbothdays.

July13

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

AnnualChorusShow— The Delmarva Chorus,achapterofSweetAdelinesInternationalanddirectedbyCarolLudwig, willbeholdingtheirannualchorusshow intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenterat7p.m.Thethemeis“Coffee,Tea& JukeboxHarmony. ”Therewillbefamiliar tunes,audienceparticipation,freecoffee, teaandtablesfullofhomemade desserts.Therewillalsobedoorprizes,a 50/50,rafflesandmore.Ticketscost $15.Formoreinformation,callElaineat

(410)703-1262orCandya t(610)5067714.

SidewalkChalkArt— CometoFrankford PublicLibraryonJuly13from10a.m.to noonforsomefuninthesunwithSidewalkChalkArt.Wewillbedecoratingthe sidewalkaroundtheLibrarywithbright, colorfuldesigns.Registrationisnotrequired.Call(302)732-9351.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary I talianNightDinner— AmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24ishostinganItalian NightDinnerfrom4:30p.m.untilt he foodisgone,oruntil7:30p.m.— whichevercomesfirst.For$10aperson, thereisachoicebetweenlasagnawitha sidesaladandbread;threestuffedshells withasidesaladandbread;ormeatball sliderswithchips.Alldinnersincludea dessert.

July14

BigTentEvent— RepublicansforSussex willholditsAnnualBigTentEventat AmericanLegionPost24inMillsboro from2to5p.m.Therewillbechicken, hotdogs,sides,chips,icecream,cold drinks—andbeerwilbeavailabl efor purchase.Thecostis$25foradults,and freeforchildrenunder12.Makechecks payabletoRepublicansforSussex.The RSVPdeadlineisJuly2.

July15

PassporttoAdventure— Kidstravelto STEMstationstofillapassportbookwith

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stickersaftercompletingeachactivityat SouthCoastalLibraryat1:30p.m.Activitiesincludeexploringtheglobetolocate placesvisited,placestovisit&local landmarks,exploreasuitcasepacked withitemstoidentifyandseehowthey work,usingamapwithaminicarfollowingroadsandhighways,buildingastructure,andmore!OrganizedbytheDE AeroSpaceEducationFoundationand madepossibleinpartbytheInstituteof MuseumandLibraryServices.Free,no registrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m. everyMondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcallthemat(302) 732-9351.

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat 11a.m.forst orytellingandsongsatthe ParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeis opentoallages.Weatherpermitting,any cancellationswillbepostedonFrankford PublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknittingandcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.Call302-732-9 351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram@frankfordlibrary

July16

RusticSignPainting— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat10:30a.m.forarustic signpaintingworkshop!Allmaterialswill beprovidedbythelibraryincludinga rough24x18plaqueandlotsofpaint choices.Eachparticipantwillmakeasign oftheirowndesignwithartwork,text,or

both.Theworkshopisthreesessions: July16,23and30.Bysigningupfor July16,youwillautomaticallybe registeredforthesecondandthirddates.Instructoriswillingtoworkwith participantsontheirdesignone-on-one beforetheworkshop.Registrationisrequired.Yo ucansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&DragonsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.No experiencenecessary.ThiswillbeasixweeklongClass/Campaignforages7-16. Noadultparticipantswillbeacceptedat thistime.FormoreinformationonouryearroundD&Dprogramming,pleasecontact theprogram'scoordinator,PhilipHartmeyer atphilip.hartmeyer@lib.de.us.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

PAWSforPeople— Readaloudtoafurry,

f riendlytherapycompanion tohelpinspirealoveofreadingatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.OfferedbyPAWSfor People.Registrationrequired.Readersof allagesandstagesarewelcome.PAWS iscurrentlyheldatthelibrary Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville, ishostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesd ays,fromJuly9through Aug.13.ThetopicisForgiveness:BreakingthePowerofthePast.Thereisno homework,andchildcareisprovided.

July17

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

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthes ummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

H ooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.fora timeofknittingandcrochetinginthe evening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend. NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.Fin dusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

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July18

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July19

BlockParty— SalemChurchishosting theirMonthlyBlockPartyfrom6to8 p.m.Therewillbefood,outdoorgames andmore.Thisisafree,family-friendly event.Formoreinformation,visitthem onlineatsumc.comorcall(302)4368412.

FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee. M ovieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea mixofadults,children,andfamily movies.Visitusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. 7/19-ArthurtheKing —Desperateforonelastchancetowin, MichaelLightconvincesasponsorto backhimandateamofathletesforthe AdventureRacingWorldChampionshipin theDominicanRepublic.Astheteamgets pushedtotheouterlimitsofendurance, adognam edArthurcomesalongforthe ride,redefiningwhatvictory, loyaltyand friendshiptrulymeans.RatedPG-13, runs1h47m.

July20

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvill eMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdSaturdayofeachmonththrough October.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetownareondisplay, alongwithpolicememorabiliathroughthe late20thCentury.Themuseumislocated at6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

July22

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July23

ReptileWonders— TheFrankfordPublic LibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARYpresents ReptileWondersat2p.m.Thisprogram isheldattheFrankfo rdFireHall.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

W omen’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville, ishostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9through Aug.13.ThetopicisForgiveness:BreakingthePowerofthePast.Thereisno homework,andchildcareisprovided.

July24

HeavenlyLuncheon— OceanViewPresbyterianChurchishostingitsannual HeavenlyLuncheonfrom11a.m.to2 p.m.GuestswillenjoyCaliforniachicken salad,Caesarandpastasalads,anarray offreshfruitandrolls,freshlybrewedice tea,browniesandblondies.Yo ur$20donationbenefitslocal,nationalandinternationalmissions.Formoreinformation, callthechurchat539-3455.

SummerBibleStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardwalkfrom8:30to 9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup!

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S peakerSeries— Traditionalvsmodern vsartquilts.What'sthedifference?What aretraditionalelementsofeachstyle? Hearaboutthehistoryofquiltingandsee someantiquequiltsatFrankfordPublic Libr aryat5:30p.m.Threepresenterswill discussthesestylesalongwithshowing manyexamplesoftheirwork.Registrationisrequired.Yo ucansignuponlineby visitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall

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July25

FreeButterfliesClass— Learnaboutthe life-cycleofbutterfliesandtheirhabitat atDelawareBotanicGardensfrom9:30 to10:30a.m.Gointothegardenswitha trainedvolunteerteachertoobservebutterfliesandrecordyourobservations. Thisisafamilyfriendlyclass.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspay a$15admissionfee.Children16and underareadmitt edfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsmadeby goingtohttp://http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfran kford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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July26

FreeSummerMeadowTour— Join StephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutiveDirectorforaspecialPietOudolf MeadowguidedtouatDel awareBotanic Gardensfrom11:30a.m.to12:30p.m. Observeover70,000nativeperennial plantsandgrasses.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationsmadebygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee. Movieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea

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July27

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

July29

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July30

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Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N .MainStreetinSelbyville,

ishostingaWomen’s BibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9through Aug.13.ThetopicisForgiveness:BreakingthePowerofthePast.Thereisno homework,andchildcareisprovided.

July31

SummerBibleStudy— Therewillbea NoHomeworkWomen’sSummerBible StudyIVatthenorthendofthe BethanyBeachboardwalkfrom8:30to 9:45a.m.Bringachair.Toregister,call MarinersBethelat539-9510orjust showup!

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BreastCancerCoalition,Highmarkpushscreening

Forthethirdconsecutiveyear,the DelawareBreastCancerCoalition (DBCC),HighmarkBlueCrossBlue ShieldandHighmarkHealthOptions areteaminguponamajorhealthcare awarenesscampaigntoincreasebreast cancerscreeningsacrossDelawarefor individualsstrugglingwithhealthcare access.Thisyear’scampaignwillrun fromearlyJunethroughtheendof July.

Campaignelementsincludethe DelawareBreastCancerCoalitionand Highmarkorganizationsworking jointlyonvisuallyappealingbillboards andpostersthathighlighttheimportanceofearlydetection,encourage timelyschedulingofmammograms andprovidecontactinformation(1-

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888-672-9647)onhowtogetscreened. ThroughZIPcodedata,thecampaign geotargetscommunitiesfacingsignificantobstaclestoscreeningincluding householdincome,lackofinsurance, mythsabouthealthcareandscreening, lackofaprimarycare physician,languagebarriersandmore.

Beginningthismonth,eightbillboardswillbelocatedalongmajor north/southroutesthroughoutthe state,includingDupontandKirkwood Highways,andmorethan150posters willbeplacedinheavilyfrequented shopsandcenterswithinthetargeted areas.Thematerialsareofferedinboth EnglishandSpanishtomaximizethe reachofthecampaignandfurtherencourageparticipation.

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August1

DelawareBreastCancerCoalition (DBCC)representativesexpressed theirdeepestgratitudetoHighmark foritscontinueddedicationtosaving livesthroughearlydetectionofbreast cancer.“Highmark’songoingsupport allowsustopromotevitalmammogramscreeningsinourcommunity, empoweringourlovedonesandneighborstotakecontroloftheirhealth.”

“Earlydetectionisourstrongestdefenseagainsttheruthlessdisease,”said KatelynBender,communicationsdirectoratDBCC.“Thesebillboards aren’tjustraisingawareness—they’re adirectcalltoactionforearlydetection.ThankstoHighmark’ssupport, wecanreachmoreDelawareansand potentiallyturntheseviewsintolife-

savingscreenings.”

Thecampaignisfullyfundedby HighmarkBlueCrossBlueShieldand HighmarkHealthOptions,which DBCCsaidshowcasestheircommitmenttocommunityhealthandwellnessandallowingthenonprofitDBCC tofocusonpotentiallylifesavingbreast cancerscreeningsforthoseinneed.

“ Healthcareaccessandequitycontinuetobebarrierstocarefortoo manyDelawareans,”saidTalZarom, directorofclinicalqualityatHighmark HealthOptions.“Weareproudand excitedtoonceagainworkcloselywith theDelawareBreastCancerCoalition onthisimportantcommunityoutreach andengagementprogramtoencourage earlybreastcancerscreenings.”

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August3

ChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackisupandrunningeverySaturday throughLaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuardtrainingsiteonRoute1 from8:30a.m.to3p.m.,rainorshine. ThemenuisonehalfBBQchickenwith abagofpotatochipsfor$10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottledwater availablefor$1each.

August4

Adoration— Adorationwillperformat St.MatthewsBytheSeaat8:30and 10:45a.m.Thereisnocharge,buta loveo fferingwillbereceived.

HettieRickardsJr.;hisgrandparents, HarryHudsonSr.andMaryHudson,andWilliamRickettsSr.and EdnaRicketts;brothersRicky, David,ErnestHudsonSr.,Ervin RickardsandMichaelRogers;sisters CarolineMcCoyandCammieJohnson;andhisdaughterShakilaHudson.Hewasaproudfathertoallhis children,WilliamDrummond(and April),ChristopherDrummond(and Deborah),AlvinHudson(andFelicia),ShakillaHudson,OpraHudson, ArkeemAdkinsandEstonyaAdkins, andJermaineRogersandChristopherRogers.Heisalsosurvivedby hisbrothersGeorge(andSumiko) DaleJr.,Bruce(andDeborah)Hudson,DarrellRicketts,Michael(and Cliffinette)Ricketts;hissistersEdna Gibbs,SandraHolland,Sandra(and William)Pr ileau,Lorna(and Corneilus)Mitchell,Tanya(and Gregory)MannSr.,KatinaRogers, DanyaleMcCray,CharmaineMcCrayandDarrelKellum.Hehaslovingstepchildren,TyromePhillips, StephonPhillips,DupreePhillips, AnmirahSmith,BrendonPhillips andKam’ronSmith.Healsowasa grandfatherandgreat-grandfather. Helovedhischildrenandspoiledhis grandsandgreat-grandstoallnew levels.Heplayedtheroleofdadand stepdadtomanychildreninhislifetime.Heisalsosurvivedbyahostof nieces,nephews,cousins,unclesand aunts,andahostofeveryoneelse. Hudson’slifememorialwebpageis atwww.watsonfh.com.

RichardP.‘Rick’Leach,77

RichardP.“Rick”Leach,77,of Dagsboro,Del.,andformerlyof Pittsfield,Vt.,passedawayonMonday,June24,2024,atAtlanticShores Nursing&RehabilitationCenterin Millsboro,Del.HewasborninMineola,N.Y.,onJune25,1946,sonof thelatePaulJosephLeachandAnne Mary(Crowley)Leach.

Heproudlyservedhiscountryin theU.S.MarineCorpsduringthe VietnamWarandwasawardedthree PurpleHearts.

LeachretiredfromworkasaconstructionsupervisorwithEngleberth ConstructioninEssex,Vt.Heserved ontheBayColonyArchitecturalReviewCommitteeformorethan10 years.HewasamemberoftheMarineCorpsLeague,theIndianRiver SeniorGolfLeagueandthePurple HeartSociety,andwasacertified PSIAskiinstructor.Hewasatalentedwoodworker,enjoyedmaking furniture,andhelovedtoskiand spendtimeoutonthewaterinhis boat.Healsolovedhisfireplace,and enjoyedsplittingfirewoodandmakingfires.

Inadditiontohisparents,Leach

wasprecededindeathbyasister, KathleenPowers.Heissurvivedby hislovingwifeof55years,Patricia A.(Mahoney)Leach;twosons, RichardLeachJr.andhiswife, Linda,ofSelbyville,Del.,and MichaelDanielLeachofFlemington,N.J.;andfourgrandchildren, CaseyWrenandherhusband,Doug, ofClarksville,Md.,JamisonLeachof Lebanon,Pa.,andSamuelandJacksonLeach,bothofFlemington,N.J. AcelebrationofLeach’slifewill beheldat1p.m.onFriday,June12, 2024,attheOceanViewChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRoad,OceanView, Del.,wherefriendsandfamilymay gatherafternoon.Intermentwillbe private.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestsmemorialcontributionsin Leach’snametotheBrandywineValleySPCA,byvisiting www.bvspca.org,orSpecial Olympics,byvisitingwww.specialolympics.org.Condolencesmay besentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

StephanieAnnLubiniecki,35

StephanieAnnLubiniecki,35,of Selbyville,Del.,passedawayonFriday,May24,2024,atBayhealthKent GeneralHospitalinDover,Del.She wasborninMilford,Del.,onNov.7, 1988,daughterofJanLubinieckiJr. andCarrieSusann(Burke)Lu-

biniecki.

LubinieckihadworkedasaregistrarwithAtlanticGeneralHospital inBerlin,Md.,andalsoatChesapeakeEyeCenter,alsoinBerlin, priortoherdisability.

Shehadalovefortheoutdoors andenjoyeddoingartsandcrafts. Shebroughtloveandjoytoanyone thatshemet,andshewillberememberedasaphenomenalmother.

Lubinieckiwasprecededindeath byhermaternalgrandmother,Susan Wells;paternalgrandparents,Janand EvelynLubinieckiSr.;andanuncle, BillBurke.Sheissurvivedbyher son,CalebLubiniecki;herparents, JanandCarrieLubiniecki;fiancé, ChrisTremblay;andgrandfather, RonaldWells.Sheisalsosurvivedby anaunt,CindyWehnerandherhusband,Edward;twouncles,Robin Lubinieckiandhiswife,Babette,and RonaldLubiniecki;aclosecousin, RebeccaBryan;andnumerousother cousinsandfriends.

AcelebrationofLubiniecki’slife washeldJune29,2024,attheSwann KeysCommunityCenternearSelbyville,Del.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WandaYvette (Harmon)Radish,75

WandaYvette(Harmon)Radish, 75,belovedwife,motherandgrand-

mother,passedawaypeacefullyin Lewes,Del.,onJune25,2024.Born onSept.20,1948,inMillsboro,Del., shewasthecherisheddaughterof thelateGranvilleK.Morrisand Phyllis(Harmon)Morris,aswellas herbiologicalfather,thelateEldridgeJohnson.

Radishwasaproudgraduateof JasonHighSchool,intheClassof 1966.Hergreatestjoyinlifewasher family,andshededicatedherselfto beingalovingwife,nurturing motheranddotinggrandmother. Herhomereflectedherloveand care,alwaysbeautifullydecorated andfilledwithwarmth.Radishhada passionforgardeningandcreatinga vibrant,serenespacethatherfamily andfriendsenjoyed.Shewasalso knownforherkeeneyeforbargains, delightinginfindingtreasuresthat broughtjoytoherandherloved ones.Shewasananimatedstoryteller,bringinglaughtertomany. Herlifewasmarkedbyherdevotiontoherfamily.Shewillbedeeply missed,butherspiritwillliveonin theheartsofherfamilyandfriends. Maysherestineternalpeace. Inadditiontoherparents,Radish wasalsoprecededindeathbyher grandparents,WilliamEdwardand LeonaJeanetteHarmon.Sheissurvivedbyherdevotedhusband,

$1,595.

RobertRadish,withwhomshe sharedmanywonderfulyears.She leavesbehindherbelovedson,Shea Radish,andhiswife,Heather,who broughtherimmenseprideandhappiness.Herlegacycontinuesthrough hercherishedgrandchildren,Drew OliviaRadish,VannEdwardRadish andZekeSextonRadish.Sheisalso survivedbyherbrother,DuaneJohnson(andDoris);hersister,DanaLee (andBennie);andhercousins, GwendolynJackson,TynieceNorwoodandGemezNorwood(and Felonise).Herextendedfamilyincludesherin-laws,JaniceIrvin, MichaelRadish,VincentRadish (andPat)andRuthAnnHorsey(and Steve);alongwithmanynieces, nephewsandcousinswhoheldaspecialplaceinherheart.

Afuneralservicetocelebrate

Radish’slifewastobeheldonTuesday,July2,2024,atWatsonFuneral HomeinMillsboro,Del.Interment wastofollowimmediatelyatHarmonyCemetery.

DaleR.Yost,62

DaleR.Yost,62,ofFrankford, Del.,passedaway,surroundedbyhis lovingfamily,onThursday,June20, 2024,athishome.Hewasbornin LaMesa,Calif.,onFeb.15,1962,to GlenYostandPhyllis(Crane)Yost. Heworkedasacabinetinstaller forCabinetryUnlimitedinSelbyville,Del.,formorethan30years. Whenheretired,heopenedhisown subcontractingbusiness,DryInstallation.

Inhisfreetime,Yostlovedteeing ituponthegolfcoursewithhisfamilyandfriends.Hewasanavidsurfer, andenjoyedskiingand,aboveall else,spendingtimewithhisgrandchildren.

Yostwasprecededindeathbyhis father,Glenn;andbrotherRickie. Heissurvivedbyhislovingwife, Karen;hismother,Phyllis;andhis brotherWayne.Heisalsosurvived byhisson,ShaneYost(andAlison); twodaughters,JessicaCrowley(and Matt)andCrystalMarnati(and Brian);aswellasextendedfamily memberMarcusCrowley(and Bethany).Hehadfivegrandchildren, Skyla,Alexandra,Caleb,Brianand Izabo;andhisdog,Benson. AcelebrationofYost’slifewillbe heldinmid-October2024.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinhisnametothe charityofthegiver’schoice.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Withtheweatherwarmingup,the DelawareDivisionofPublicHealth (DPH)isurgingthepublictotake precautionstoavoidexposuretorabies andtobeonthelookoutforrabidanimalsduringthisactiveseason.

RabiesisendemicinDelaware, meaningitoccursregularlywithinthe state’swildlifepopulations.Since 2019,54animalshavetestedpositive forrabiesinDelaware.Thatnumber representsonlyafractionofrabiesin Delaware,since,inmostcases,DPH onlytestsanimalsthathavepotentially exposedhumanstorabies.

AccordingtotheU.S.Department ofAgriculture(USDA),someofthe visiblesignsofarabidanimalcould includetheanimalbeingaggressive (e.g.,attackingfornoreason)orconfusedand/ordrunk-like(e.g.,walking inacircle).

Whileanywarm-bloodedmammal issusceptibletorabies,themostcommonhostsofrabiesinDelawareare community(strayorferal)cats,bats, raccoons,skunksandfoxes.Other localcaseshavealsobeenseenin smallernumbersincattle,equine,deer, groundhogsandcoyotes.

Rabiesisafatal,yetpreventable, viraldisease,andsevereoutcomesin humanscanbeavoidedwhentreatmentisadministeredsoonafterexpo-

surebeforethediseasedevelops.Peopleusuallygetrabiesfromthebiteofa rabidanimal.Itisalsopossible,but rare,forpeopletogetrabiesfromnonbiteexposures,includingscratches, abrasionsoropenwoundsthatareexposedtosalivaorotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterialfromarabidanimal.

Officialssaiditisimportanttoseek immediatemedicalattentionandearly treatmenttopreventseverehealthoutcomes.Anyonewhohasbeenpotentiallyexposedtoananimalthatseems likelytobeinfectedwithrabiesshould washallwoundsthoroughlywithsoap andwater,andseekmedicalattention immediately,evenifthewoundseems minor,theysaid.Allmedicalproviders arerequiredtoreportpotentialhuman exposuretotheDPHRabiesHotline bycalling(302)744-4990orbycompletingthehumanexposurereport athttps://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss /dph/dpc/rabies.html.

Officialsofferedanumberofsuggestionstohelppreventexposure:

•Ifyouencounterawildanimalbehavingaggressively,itisrecommended thatyoucontacttheDNREC’s WildlifeSectionat(302)739-9912. Callsafterhoursandonweekendscan bemadetothe24-hourdispatchnumber1-800-523-3336.Staffwilldeterminewhetherreferringcallerstoa

privatenuisancewildlifecontroloperatorismoreappropriate.Alistingof nuisancewildlifecontroloperatorscan befoundatwildlifehelp.org.

•Ifyouencounteranaggressive straydomesticanimal,suchasacator dog,contactDPH’sOfficeofAnimal Welfare(OAW)at(302)255-4646.

•Toreportasickorhurtwildanimal,Delawareresidentsareaskedto contacttheDNREC’sWildlifeSectionat(302)739-9912,or1-800-5233336afterhoursandonweekends. Staffwilldeterminewhetherreferring callerstoapermittedvolunteer wildliferehabilitatorismoreappropriate.

•Ifyouencounterasickstraydomesticanimal,suchasacatordog, contactOAWat(302)255-4646.

Toprotectoneselffromrabies, DPHofficialssuggested:

•Becauseanimalscancarryrabies withoutappearingsick,itisimportant towatchandenjoywildandunknown animalsfromadistance.

•Wearthickglovesifyouarehandlingacommunitycatwhosevaccinationhistoryisunknown.

•Avoidhand-feedingwildlife.

•Teachchildrennottotouchany unfamiliaranimalandseekadultassistanceimmediatelyifachildisbitten orscratchedbyanyanimal.

tothem.

•“Batproofing”shouldbedoneduringthefallandwintermonths.Nuisancewildlifecontrolexpertscan providethoseservicesforafee.

•Leaveorphanedanimalsalone. Often,theparentsareclosebyandwill returnfortheiryoung.

•Becausepetscangetrabiesfrom wildlifeandcouldthenspreaditto humans,preventingrabiesinpetsis alsoanimportantstepinprotecting yourselfandothers.

Howtoprotectpetsfromrabies:

•Besureyourpetdogs,cats,and ferretsareproperlyimmunizedagainst rabies.

•Keepfamilypetsindoorsatnight. Neverleaveapetoutsideunattended orletthemroamfree.

•Considervaccinatinglivestock andhorsesaswell.Consultwithyour privateveterinarianifyouhavequestionsaboutwhetheryouranimal(s) shouldbevaccinatedagainstrabies.

•Ifanotheranimalinjuresyourpet orpresentswithanunknownwound afterbeingoutdoors,contactyourveterinarianformedicalcare.Yourpet mayneedtobequarantinedforashort timetoensuretheywerenotexposed toarabidanimal.

•Ifawildanimalisonyourproperty,keepyourdistanceandletitwanderaway.Bringchildrenandpets indoorsandalertneighborswhomight beoutside.Youmaycontactanuisance wildlifecontrolexpertwhowillremovetheanimalforafee.Theseprofessionalscanbereached atwildlifehelp.org.

•Feedpetsindoors.

•Tightlycaporputawaygarbage canswhereanimalscannotgainaccess

•Foranyquestionsregardingan animalquarantine,contactthe DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture (DDA)at(302)698-4630.

FormoreinformationontheDPH RabiesProgram,visit www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/ rabies.htmlorcall1-888-285-5156 (24/7)or302-744-4995(business hours).

Formoreinformationonrabies, visittheCentersforDiseaseControl &Prevention(CDC) atwww.cdc.gov/rabies/.

InlandBaysGardenCenterannouncesslateofJulyclasses

TheInlandBaysGardenCenter thisweekannounceditsJulyclasses.

•IntegratedPestManagement (IPM),Saturday,July13,10a.m.to noon,presentedbyScottFreedman— “Whatiseatingmygarden?Whatare thosespotsontheleaves?Whatis thatblackstuffonmytreebark?Becomeanexpertinidentifyingthe damagedonebyinsectsandotherdiseaseswhichimpactgardenson CoastalDelaware.Onceyouidentify theculpritsthenuseIPMtoeliminate them.

“IntegratedPestManagement (IPM)isaneffectiveandenvironmen-

tallysensitiveapproachtopestmanagementthatreliesonacombination ofcommon-sensepractices.IPMprogramsusecurrent,comprehensiveinformationonthelifecyclesofpests andtheirinteractionwiththeenvironment.Thisinformation,incombinationwithavailablepestcontrol methods,isusedtomanagepestdamagebythemosteconomicalmeans, andwiththeleastpossiblehazardto people,property,andtheenvironment,”accordingtotheEPA.

Freedmanhasabachelor’sdegree inurbanforestryfromPennsylvania StateUniversity.Hisworkexperience

includesworkinginthetreecareindustryasanISA-certifiedarborist, constructionadministratorwithanaturalresourcespreservationcompany, managerofacommerciallandscape maintenancecompany,andmostrecentlyasthegroundsandplanthealth carespecialistatMt.CubaCenter.

•MonarchButterflies,AKaleidoscopeofWonder,July20,10a.m.to noon,presentedbyMichelleGarretta volunteerdocentandtourguideat DelawareBotanicGardens—“This classwillintroducethemonarchbutterfly,atrulyuniqueandmagnificent animal,whosemigratorybehavioris

unlikeanyotherontheplanet.We willdiscussthecurrentstateofthe Atlanticflywaymonarchmigration, contributingfactorsandwhatweas concernedconsumerscandotoimprovethehabitatforthemonarchs. Registrationcosts$10.Allparticipantsreceivea10percentdiscounton anyplantstheypurchasethedayof theclass.Registeratinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.Forfurtherinformation,contactSandyDanielsat events@inlandbaysgardencenter.com. TheInlandBayGardenCenterislocatedat38320MuddyNeckRoad, Frankford.

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FRIDAY

Lingo (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Love word games? Good things as host RuPaul will have contestants’ tongues tied unravelling words in a race against time. Guess wrong, but have another letter from the right word, they go again. If not, the challenger gets a chance to win.

Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo (12) WCPB 10:30 p.m.

This fascinating documentary series offers viewers a backstage pass to the highs and lows of comedy, with installments exploring how comics mirror our society. During this new episode, Samoan comic Adam Pasi performs for his parents for the first time.

SATURDAY

2024 Tour de France (11) WBAL 8 a.m.

The Tour continues with coverage of Stage 8 broadcast live from the route. Today, the race begins in Semur-en-Auxois, France, and ends in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, just south of Paris. While the terrain is mostly flat, the bikers face a 114-mile ride.

National Lampoon’s Vacation (60) AMC 7 p.m.

Despite his best intentions of spending time with his wife (Beverly D’Angelo) and kids (Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron), Clark Griswold’s (Chevy Chase) family vacation to Wally World quickly devolves into a series of unfortunate, yet hilarious, events.

SUNDAY

PGA Tour Golf

(6) WBOC 3 p.m.

It’s anybody’s game in this final round of the John Deere Classic from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Last year, Sepp Straka shot a blistering 62 on the last day — the lowest closing round since 1982 — to claim top honors and a prize of $1.3 million.

Orphan Black: Echoes (60) AMC 10 p.m.

Ready to look into her past, Jules (Amanda Fix) heads out with Wes (Liam Diaz) to investigate. Then, Kira (Keeley Hawes) confronts Darros (James Hiroyuki Liao) about Lucy (Krysten Ritter). And, Lucy and Jack (Avan Jogia) track down a potential lead.

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MONDAY

The Bachelorette (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

She may have finished fifth in Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor,” but 26-year-old Jenn Tran, a physician assistant student, is ready to break some hearts in this season premiere. She’s bubbly, charming and the first Asian-American Bachelorette.

All American: Homecoming (3) CW 9 p.m.

In this Season 3 premiere, love and tennis go hand-in-hand as Simone’s (Geffri Maya) tennis dreams are at risk and her friends Thea (Camille Hyde) and JR (Sylvester Powell) rally in support. Can she survive this downturn and come back better than ever?

The Wall (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

There’s nothing more intimidating than facing down a 40-foot wall. However, a first responder duo must get over their fears quickly in order to answer trivia questions correctly for a chance at a life-changing $12 million. Chris Hardwick hosts.

TUESDAY

Family Feud: Decades of Laughs (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Fifty years ago, Richard Dawson introduced “Family Feud” to the world — and things haven’t been the same since. From there, a slew of hosts took over until current host Steve Harvey came along in 2010. This special looks back at the show’s history.

The Real Housewives of Dubai (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

During this exciting new episode, Caroline Stanbury can’t seem to balance her kids’ needs with her husband’s. Meanwhile, Caroline Brooks puts all her effort into hosting her son’s birthday party, despite the deeply-felt absence of her fellow housewives.

VOCES (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This season premiere celebrates the richness of Latino arts, culture and history through the story of Luis Cortes Romero, a DACA recipient and immigration attorney who became the first undocumented attorney to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

WEDNESDAY

Dynamic Planet (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

After witnessing the extremes on all seven continents, this series finale explores how science, nature and tradition can help humanity get ready for the future to come. Despite rising seas, glacier melts and burning forests, there is still hope.

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

It’s been a great run for sales in the Los Angeles luxury real estate market, but things have definitely taken a turn for the worse. A new mansion tax, high interest rates and low inventory have Josh Altman, Josh Flagg and Tracy Tutor feeling the heat.

The Real CSI: Miami (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

True crime and tropical locations collide as cutting-edge forensic science is used to find justice in the 305 area code. While Horatio Caine (David Caruso) may not be involved, real-life investigators get into the facts and theories.

THURSDAY

Don’t Forget the Lyrics! (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Memories are tested as contestants pick songs from various genres, decades and artists, taking the stage to sing with the studio band as the lyrics appear on screen. But when the lyrics disappear, they must keep singing the correct lyrics to win cash.

The 2024 ESPYS (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Live from the Dolby Theatre in LA, tennis legend Serena Williams hosts as numerous celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment gather to celebrate outstanding achievement, spectacular moments and leading performers from the past year in sports.

The Real Housewives of Orange County (61) BRAV 9 p.m. Life in Orange County is certainly glamorous and luxurious, especially for the ladies who lunch. In this season premiere, housewives Shannon Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirchenheiter, Emily Simpson and Jennifer Pedranti are back.

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Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5p.m.duringweekdays,and9:30a.m.to5:30p.m. onweekendsandholidays.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,theGuardiansbytheSeaare readytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersevenwhiletheyaresippingand chewingforsustenanceduringthelong beachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointspotlightsoneofthese GuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduringthe summerseason.

‘Aprettycooldoublepull’

ShewasaloneonthestandatNorth MainStreet.

First-yearBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardLoganRohde’spartnerwasonhis lunchbreakonabeautifulsummer’sday in2022.The22-year-oldnativeofSan Diegowaslockinginonasituationthat tookasplitsecondtodevelop.

Suddenly,twoyounggirlsbecame stuckinaripcurrent—astrongand narrowcurrentofwaterthatcanvictimizeswimmerswhopanicorhavelimited waterskills.Bothswimmerswerebeing pulledintodeeper,moreunforgiving waters.

“ThiswasthefirsttimeIhaddecidedtogooutintothesurfwithout somebodytellingmeto,”recalled Rohde,whoselastnamerhymeswith “roadie.”“AndIremembergoingout theretorescuebothofthem.Another lifeguard,DavidBrady,backedmeup andcameinforthesecondgirl.Soit wasaprettycooldoublepull.”

GuardiansbytheSea

BBPlifeguardRohderecalls‘prettycooldoublepull’

BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardLoganRohdeisthisweek’sfeaturedlifeguardinourweeklyseries.

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeachPatrolisa UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation advancedcertifiedagencythatserves theresidentsandvisitorsoftheTownof BethanyBeach.The51-to55-member beachpatrolprovidesbeachandocean rescueservices,first-respondercareand generalpublicservice.Thebeachpatrol, withtheassistanceofthepolicedepartment,enforcesallTownrulesandregulationsregardingthebeachandocean. Lifeguardspatrolthebeachesfull timefrom10a.m.to5p.m.during weekdaysand9:30a.m.to5:30p.m.on weekendsandholidaysfromMemorial DaythroughLaborDay.Theyarealso ondutyduringweekendsinSeptember. BBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovidein-

formationandeducationabouthazards inthesun,weatherandocean.BBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepare foranysituationonlandorinwater, andtheyconstantlystrivetoexceed theirhighstandardsofopenwater safety.

Alwaystakethe opportunitytohelp

Rohdebecamealifeguardinorderto helppeopleasmuchasshecould.

“Ourcaptain,JoeDonnelly,always tellsustoalwaystaketheopportunity tohelpsomeonewheneverwecan,”said Rohde.“IbecamealifeguardbecauseI wasamemberoftheswimteam,andI enjoyhelpingpeople.

“Theeasiestpartofmyjobisbeing friendlyandwelcomingtothebeach patrons,”sheadded.“What’schalleng-

ingisbeingresponsibleforpeople’s safetyonthebeach,becausesometimes itcanbestressfultoknowhowmuch responsibilityyouhaveforpeople’swellbeingoutthereinthewaterandonthe beach.

LogancitedDonnellyasaperson whohashadaprofoundimpactonher asalifeguard.

“He’sextremelyencouraging,motivationalandunderstanding,”said Rohde,whocurrentlylivesinMaryland. “It’ssafetosaythathe’sthebestboss I’veeverhad.”

Anoutstandingathlete,Rohdehas beenapartoftheBBPsprintteamduringthepasttwoyears.Sheisalsoatwotime4x1UnitedStatesLifesaving Associationnationalchampion.

“Myshort-termgoalistokeepthe beachsafe,”shenoted.“Mylong-term goalistograduatefromcollege.”

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PickleballPoints:Thankyouse

ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Veryexperiencedtelevisioncameramenwereshootingfootageofpickleball atEvansParkinMillvilleearlierthis month,foranupcomingsegmentof WHYY’s“YouOughtaKnow,”whichis aguidetopeople,placesandeventsyou mightnotknowaboutinthePhiladelphiaregion.Theshow,probablyafiveminutesegment,normallyairson Fridays,andI’llupdateyouwhenIreceiveabroadcastdateforthispickleball segment,whichmightbeairedasearly as 6p.m.onFridaythisweek.

IhelpedWHYYeightyearsago, backwhenwethenhadtoexplainwhat pickleballwasandhowtoplaythegame

and,asusual,Iwaspromotingthe healthbenefitsofthissport,whichno doubtsavedmylife.Ofcourse,now everyonehasheardofpickleball,and thediscussionduringthisparticulartrip withWHYYwaswheretotellvisitors fromPhiladelphiatheymightplaypickleball.

Adecadeago,whenIwouldask mostpoliticiansandrestaurantentrepreneursforadvertisingtosupportour pickleballefforts,theyignoredourefforts.Iwasbeginningtothinkmaybe thewordpickleballwastoocomplicated,toolong,toomanylettersfor themtoprocess.

MostofyouknowJohnSharkey, whohelpedmesuggesttoWHYYthe locationthatworkedbestfortheircam-

eramenwhentheyarrived.Althoughhe lookedatmanyalternativelocations, EvansParkwasselectedasbestfortheir needs.

Iwouldliketoonceagainthankthe past andpresentofficialsofMillvillefor havingthevisiontoinstallandmaintain pickleballcourts,plusawalkingtrack andexceptionalchildren’splayground.If yougobackinmyarchives,youshould beabletofindthearticlewhenIwrite aboutfindingthemayorandfuture mayordoing,notsittingbehindadesk supervising,thehardshovellabor.

IwanttothankWHYYand“You OughtaKnow”forwhatIknowwillbe anoutstandingshowpromotingour greatsport.IalsowanttothankMillvillefortheoutstandingparkmade

availabletous.Thankyou,John Sharkey,andalltheothercaptainsat thevariouscommunitieswhotakecare oftheircommunitypickleballcourts andprograms.

Ofcourse,thankyou,CoastalPoint newspaper,forrecognizingpickleball andkeepingthepickleballcrowdinformed.Youreffortsmustbeworking, becauseIsatdownatthepubliccourts atEvansParkwiththeWHYYproducerandstartedtocountthenumber of pickleballcourtssurroundingtheir facility.Pickleballcourtsarebeinginstalledinalmosteverycommunity— toomanyformetoevenmakeanestimate.

Thisweek,IamspeakingabouthistorytoagrouponthelowerEastern ShoreofVirginia,aboutsomeofour earliestsettlersandtheirplantations andoceangoingsailingvessels.Ican trackseveralofmyancestorsbackmore than12generations,andIhavebeeninterestedinwhatlifeforthemprobably entailed…probablyplayingaformof tennis inthemarshwithalargewalnut andswingingamuskratbythetail. Readersmightbeinterestedthatone ofmyancestorswasfinedaroundthe year1484forplayingtennisonaholy day.IsupposeIgotmyloveforcourtsportskillshonestly,becauseitistrue thatmySunday-schoolteacherswere constantlyonmycaseabouttennis. Ifinallystartedpracticingpickleball againlastweek.Ihadbeengroundedas Irecoveredfrommyridiculousfall monthsago.Iamnotonlypracticingin a controlledsituationthatminimizes thechancesofarepeatofthatfall,butI amalsospendinganhouradaypracticingthoseoldBobCairoexercisesto strengthenmylegs.

AsI’vereturnedtothecourts,I’ve beenabletobegincatchingupthelatest newsonplayers.JeffMarshall,oneof thefellowswhostartedtolearntoplay pickleballwithus,cameinfourthplace inthenationalchampionships,andthat isanextraordinaryaccomplishment today,becausethelevelofpickleballat sucheventshasmuchimproved.

I’mnotonlyproudofourlocalpickleballersonthenationalcompetition stage,I’mveryproudofwhatourcollectivepickleballersdotosupportour communities.

Imentionedlastyearhowoneofour betterpickleballersworkswiththelifeguardsonAssateagueIsland,whichrequiresthatheparticipateintheirdaily training,includingthebeachrunsand distantswims.

Andoneofthepickleballplayerssitting nexttomelastweek,age71,is studyingandtestingtobeafirefighter inhiscommunity.Thatisanextraordinarygoal.

Wureflectsonhisperformancewhileonthetrack-and-fieldteam

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

AsZhenWuenteredhisjunioryear atIndianRiverHighSchool,hesaid,he feltfrustrated.Hehadbeendissatisfied withhisperformancelastyearonthe track-and-fieldteam.Asthe2024seasonapproached,Wuwantedtoredeem himself.Heisnotthetypetogiveup easilyandshyawayfromsetbacks. Throughhardworkandpersistence, Wubroughthisgoaltofruition,placing firstinthepolevaultattheDIAAstate track-and-fieldmeet.

WhenWuwasafreshman,hesaid, he couldhardlyimagineeverplacing firstintheDIAAChampionships,especiallynotforpolevaulting.

“Whenpeoplethinkoftrack-andfield,”Wusaid,“theyusuallythinkof the100-meterdashorthe400-meter butfailtorememberthefieldpartof thesport.Thiswasmeduringfreshman year.”

Notputtinganythoughtintothe fieldpartofthesport,Wutriedoutto beasprinter.

“AsIrealizedIwasn’tthefasteston theteam,orhadthemostendurance,I wanted awaytohelptheteamimprove. TheopportunityshoweditselfasItried polevaultandhadsomeluckwithit.”

Theluckhespeaksofwashoned

IndianRiver’sZhenWurunsthethirdlegduringthe4x200Relayatapastevent.

withthehelpofcoachRobertBishop, whotrainsthepolevaultersonthe team.WhenWuwasjuststartingoutat polevaultingandcouldnotseemtoget itright,Bishopwastheonewhohelped him.

“Itwasscaryatfirst,”Wuadmitted, “butasItrainedwithCoachBishop,I realizedIwasoverthinkingit.Coach Bishop’scoachingstylemight’vehelped me ongettingmorecomfortable.” Duringthepreseason,thecoaches aretryingtogeteveryoneintoshapebe-

OldeTymersSoftball LeaguelogsplayinWeek9

TheOldeTymersSoftball LeaguewrappedupitsWeek9 gamesinvolvingathletes60or older.Gameswereplayedon Thursday,June25,Friday,June26, andFridayJune27,ontheChurch ofGodfieldsneartheintersection ofRoutes113and26inDagsboro.

Herearetheresultsfromgames thatwereplayedThursday,June25: •EdwardJonesInvestments11, LogoMotive7

InaclosegamethatwenttoOT, EdwardJonesbeatLogoMotive. Withthescoretiedat6afterseven innings,EdwardJonesscoredfive runsinthetopofthe8th.Logo Motivescoredoneruninthebottomforthefinalscoreof11to7. ForLogoMotive,DaveLovelace, MikeMcClatcheyandGeorge Fitchhadmultiplehits.ForEdwardJones,GregWardhadthree hits,includingatwo-runhomer. DickCarothers,PeteMarino, Lou SchifanoandRonDillardhadmultiplehits.Inalosingeffort,midfielderRalphDaviswas2for3 withadouble,JimGroffwent2for 3withadouble,andsubDave Lovelacewas2for3whilesmackinganopposite-fieldtriple.

•TownofSelbyville6,Touchof Italy5

TownofSelbyvillebeatTouchof Italy5-4.Inthattightmatch,Town ofSelbyvilleplayersshined.Vince DaleyandCarmenRiveraboth went3for3,andGarryManaraze was2for3.

•CommunityBankDelaware13, TheOriginalGreeneTurtle3 CommunityBankwasagain blessedwithagreatpitchingperformancebyKevinMcCabe,aswell asnumerousdoubleplays.Mark Potter,BillArdito, KevinMcCabe, ButchGrover,DaveGrimshaw, WarrenLloydandMarkBeamall hadmultiple-hitgames.

•BeachDetailing12,Coastal Chiropractic8

Down10to3inthefifthinning, CoastalChiropracticroaredbackto makethescore10to8.However, BeachDetailingwouldaddtwoin thesixth,leadingtoafinalscoreof 12to8.ForCoastalChiropractic, BobDaviswas3for3asleadoff hitterandscoredtworuns.Mel TaylorandDennisAyerseachhad adoubleandasinglewhilegoing2 for3.BeachDetailingjumped aheadearlyoverCoastalChiropracticinthefirstandthirdinnings toscore10runs.GradyMeredith andDougWalkerwent3for3at theplatewithLarryRedding, ChuckCorrigan,TomTokarz,Jesse BareandJackO’Donnellgetting

twohitseach.ChuckCorriganand TomTokarzbothhitdoubleswith menonbase.ChuckCorriganand TomTokarzplayedoutstandingdefenseintheinfield.

•AtlanticOrthopaedics7, AmericanLegionPost245 AtlanticOrthopaedicsgotthree hitseachfromDaveBoyajianand SteveCombs.AtlanticOrthopaedicsscoredfourofitsseven runswithtwooutsinthefirstinningtohighlightthevictory.

•AmericanLegionPost2813, GiantofMillville7

AmericanLegionPost28defeatedGiantofMillville.Post28 wasledbyMikeNoviawithtwo doubles,atriple,threeRBIsand threerunsscored.BradGeistalso hadthreehits,includingadouble andthreeRBIs.RalphDavisand JimWhitebothhadthreehitsand twoRBIs.ForGiant,JackKowalski hadthreehits,FrankEmighad threehitswithadoubleandthree RBIs,andAndyTomproshadtwo hitswithadoubleandtwoRBIs. Herearetheresultsfromgames thatwereplayedFriday,June26: •CommunityBankDelaware9, B&ETire&Alignment5 Communityfellbehind5to1 afteroneinning,thengradually camebacktotakethelead.Kevin McCabehadyetanotherstrong pitchingperformance,andthedefenseturnedacoupleofdouble plays.MarkPotter,BillArdito, KevinMcCabe,DaveGrimshaw andWarrenLloydhadmulti-hit games.ForB&E,AndyDiGiammo andJimLeonardeachhadtwohits, andSteveUngermadesomespectacularplaysatshortstop.

• EdwardJonesInvestments15, GiantofMillville9

EdwardJonesbestedGiantof Millville.Thegamewascloseuntil thebottomofthesixth,whenEdwardJonesscoredfiveruns.Giant waswithoutJackKowalski,who wasinaminortrafficaccidentbeforethegame.ChuckGriffin,Paul GillinandKevinWevodauhad multiplehitsforGiant.Edward Joneshadsevenplayerswithmultiplehits,ledbyGregWard,who was4for4withahomerun.Bo WoodandDickMullinsweretwo oftheotherplayerswithmultiple hits.

•Warren’sStation7,Millsboro BowlingLanes5

FrankMuinoshadthreehitsand threeRBIstoleadWarren’sStation’soffense.AlHookhadadoubletostartafive-runinning.

MiguelIzquierdoscoredthreeruns andplayedgreatdefense.John Smartpitchedwellandplayedgreat defense.BillMcGloinmadeseveral runningcatchesinleftfield.For Millsboro,EdGivenspitchedan outstandinggame,limitingthe highpowerofWarren’sStation. KrisKellerledtheoffensewith threehitsfortheKeglers.

•DiamondbladeTileworks13, LogoMotive11

PorousdefensedoomedLogoin theloss,butLouFedericowent23,RalphDaviswas2-3andJim “Groffie”Groffwent3for3witha double.

Herearetheresultsfromgames thatwereplayedSaturday,June27:

•AmericanLegionPost2411,

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RichHammenledAmericanLegionPost24tovictorywiththree hits.SteveAnderson,ChuckRinehart,RayMyersandJohnnyAllen eachhadtwohits.BuckyWicklein pitchedagreatgame,allowingonly fourruns.AmericanLegionPost 28hadJimmyWhitewiththree hitsandBobMillerwithtwohits.

•CoastalChiropractic6,Warren’s Station4

Inaseesawbattlehighlightedby someexcellentdefensiveplays, CoastalChiropracticoutlasted Warren’sStationtowin.BobDavis andDaveLucaswereboth3for3 forthewinners.SteveDiLouiewas thewinningpitcherandallowed onlyfourearnedruns.

•TownofSelbyville14,MillsboroBowlingLanes12

TownofSelbyvillewonatough gameoverMillsboro. Thankstothe

outstandingdefensiveplaysbyLou FedericoandoffensiveplayofRuss Bowenat4for4,MikeWaldner andVinceDaleybothat3for4, andJamieAlzinandMikeMullaneyat2for3,Selbyvillewasable tosecurethewin.TheKeglers scoredsixrunsinthebottomofthe seventhinningtosendthegameto extrainnings.ChuckEmerson cappedoffthebigrallywitha three-runhomeruntotiethe game.KrisKeller,DaveSchauband DaveHambletonallhadtwohits forMillsboroLanes.

•BeachDetailing18,Atlantic Orthopaedics13 Inaslugfest,BeachDetailing beatAtlanticOrthopaedics.Beach Detailing’sTomTokarzwent4for 4,withtwodoublesandsixRBIs. RandyFa lkwent3for3witha double,andDaveLucasandRob Gerbinowent3for4attheplate.

ForAtlanticOrthopaedics,Bill Humbergotthreehitswithatriple. SteveCombswent3for3atthe plate,whileJoeOswald,DaveBoyajianandCharleyWaselewskiwent 2for3.

•TouchofItaly13,B&ETire& Alignment4

TouchofItalywasledbya strongteamdefenseandtheoffense ofJimDavis,wholauncheda three-runhomerun.B&Ewasled offensivelybyJimLeonard’stwo hits,includingatriple,threehits forLeoKahl,andtwohitsforPhil Pickering,includingadouble.

Theleaguewillcontinuetoacceptnewplayerregistrations throughouttheseason.Formore information,visittheOTSwebsite at https://www.teampages.com/league s/118816.

NORTH BEACH,

SeaColonyLifeguardCompetitionshowcasestoptalent

OnMonday,June24,10teamsrepresentinglocalbeachpatrolscompetedinthe annualSeaColonyLifeguardCompetition. HeldonSeaColony’sbeach,theeventwas ashowcaseofskillanddedicationamong arealifeguards.

EmceedbyparamedicMikeYandle,the eventalsofeaturedaspecialtributetothe lateSheldon“Shelly”Dawsonforhisyears ofserviceinlifesaving.

Thecompetitionfeaturedswimming, paddling,running,relaysandpaddleboard rescueraces.Organizerssaidallofthepatrolsdisplayedoutstandingsportsmanship.

Resultsfromthe2024SeaColonyLifeguardCompetition:

(1)DelawareStateParks

(2)SeaColony

(3)OceanCity,Md.

(3)Middlesex

(5)BethanyBeach

(6)NorthBethany

(6)DeweyBeach

(8)RehobothBeach

(9)FenwickIsland

(10)NorthShores

OrganizersnotedthattheAnnualSea ColonyLifeguardCompetitionnotonly celebratestopperformancesbutalsohighlightstherolelifeguardsplayinensuring beachsafety.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thereareseveralyoungbaseballand softballplayersthatrecentlyembarked orareabouttoembarkontheirpostseasonjourneysfortheLowerSussexLittle League.Theteamsinitiallyparticipate intheDistrict3tournamentswith hopesofwinningthattitleandadvancingtotheDelawarestatechampionship tournament.

Thisyear,therewasalsoafirst-ever District3tournamentinbaseballutilizingthe50/70fieldmeasurements.There wereonlytwoteamsinthatbracket, withLowerSussextakingonWestSide inabest-of-threeformat.Thelocal LowerSussexentrywonGame1,11-9, intheshowdownbackonJune29,but WestSidereboundedtowinthenext twobyscoresof13-1and7-6totake thedistrictchampionship.

TheteamismanagedbyMikeFiels, andhewasassistedbyGaryFielsand DavidGrove.TeammembersareAlex Alvarado,CalebBunting,R.J.Collins, BradyFiels,GrantFiels,TylerMcCray, JackOwens,DiegoRios,BrianSanchez, AidenSchwarloseandColtonThompson.

LowerSussexdidnothaveanentry intheJuniorLeaguebaseballdivision, whichisages13-15.Thebracketplay gotunderwayonJune28andconcluded June30,whenLaureldefeatedMidSussex,14-1.

TheSeniorLeaguebaseballbracket hasalsobeencompleted,withMid-Sussexwinningthattournamentfollowinga 10-0decisionoverCape.Mid-Sussex defeatedLaurelinthefirstround,11-5, thenknockedoffCapeinthesemifinals, 16-6.CapethendefeatedLaurel,8-7,to setupanothermeetingwithMid-Sussex,butwasunabletoforcethe“ifnecessary”game.

TheLowerSussexteamlost11-7to Capeandthen6-5toLaurelinitsonly twogames.Thatteamwasmanagedby ColinWarner,andhewasassistedby JohnWilliamsonandJackWilliamson. TeammembersincludedCamden Callahan,QuinnCampbell,Landon Fiels,NoahHutchins,ColinJohnson, TripKirk,GavinMarvel,Cristopher Morales,GabrielMunoz,Maxwell Starkey,Jy’yehrTurnageandMax Williamson.

LittleLeagueAll-starbaseballteam isforthose12oryounger,andtheir bracketstartsJuly11atWoodbridge LittleLeague.

TheteamismanagedbyDavidRussell,andtheassistantsareJohnMutz andJoshErbe.TheteammembersincludeRowenBattaglia,MarquiseBlake, BrantleyCollins,LandenCollins,BennettErbe,AshtonEsham,AustinFlood, CollinLoosararian,NoahMutz,Rylan RussellandBrodySpencer.

LowerSussexwill begintheirquest forthedistricttitleagainstLaurel. Millsboro,Nanticoke,Milton,Lewes,

GeorgetownandhostWoodbridgeare alsointhebracket.

The8-10All-Starbaseballbracket gotstartedonJuly2inGeorgetown. Theyopenedwithagameagainsthost Georgetown.Theteamismanagedby MikePitts,andheisassistedbyBrian SeymourandJeremySmith.Team membersincludeRyderBradshaw,Jace Britt,AsherFreeman,SamHevner, BrockMartin,QuinnPitts,Finn Quirke,CirioSanchez,BrianSeymour, WillSmith,BradyWatsonand MatthewWilliamson.

Otherteamsinthebracketinclude Nanticoke,Millsboro,Milton,Lewes, LaurelandWoodbridge.

ThefourthannualGreen&Gold baseballgamewillbeheldonFriday, July12,at6p.m.attheLowerSussex LittleLeaguecomplexinRoxana.

TheGreenteamwillbecoachedby

BrianSeymour,DerekHendersonand SeanHull.TeammembersincludeMaverickCollins,WadeJohnson,Jacob Bradshaw,HenryCornell,ColtonSeymour,DylanMcAllister,BenCook, RyanPaul,KaycenDavis,AvehnWaters, RiverBakerandNolanHull.

TheGoldteamwillbecoachedby BryanBehrans,MattMitchellandJeremySmith.Theteamwillinclude OwenBehrens,MikeSabol,Bryce Williams,CooperBayline,Miles Mitchell,CamdenSpencer,Archer Breeding,ChaseHutton,AlexSmith, GabrielPeranteau,MasonGottschalk andNolanClark.

Onthesoftballsideofthings,the MajorLeagueteamgotthingsstarted onJune30witha12-2shellackingof Laurel.Intheirsecond-roundgame, LowerSussexbeatMillsboro,5-1,toadvancetothesemifinals,wheretheywere

scheduledtotakeonGeorgetownon Wednesday,July3,(afterCoastalPoint presstime).Allgameswerebeingplayed attheMiltonLittleLeaguecomplex.

TheMajorsteamismanagedby EmilyHarne,andsheisassistedbyJoe DonnellyandJasonRussell.Theteam consistsofAveryBare,TeaganBradley, Q uinnCarpenter,ChloeChandler, LeahDonnelly,MazzieEyler,Brooke Harne,LilyKreger,JulesMarinelli,SkylarMedford,KaileyPhillips,CallieRussellandEmileeWilliamson.

TheJuniorLeaguesoftballteam startedtheirpostseasonactionin GeorgetownagainstUpperSussexon June29.Theydroppedtheiropener1210beforebowingoutofthedoubleeliminationbracketinthesecondround, bywayofan11-1defeatbyWestern

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Andasweweretalking,oneofthe veryactivelocalpickleballcaptains, MichaelSiegert,joinedus.Hewasona caneasherecoversfromknee-replacementsurgery,andIdoubtifitwaspickleballthatsidelinedhim,asIreadhe

Wu

playedlacrosseforJohnsHopkinsUniversitytheyeartheythrashedtheUniversityofMarylandinthe1971 NationalChampionships. Lacrosseisasportthatdemandssuperbfitness,practicedballhandlingand theabilitytoabsorbpain. Mycongratulations,admiration,for allofyouse.

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foretheregularseasonbegins,sothe practiceisveryintense.The2024preseasonwasnodifferent.FromMonday throughFriday,afterschoolisout,the track-and-fieldteammeetsfrom2:50to 5p.m.,thoughastheregularseasongets closer,thecoachestrynottostraintheir athletesasmuch.Andleadinguptothe DIAAchampionships,thecoachesare morelenientwithpractice,soasto avoidinjuries.

As thechampionshipsrolledaround inWu’sjunioryear,thetrack-and-field teamhadfinishedtheirregularseason withawon-lostrecordof3-3.Going intotheDIAAstatemeet,theIRteam hadthinnedoutconsiderably.With

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Sussex.

TheteamwasmanagedbyRyan Class,andhisassistantswereScott McGuinnessandHunterHolland. TeammembersincludedCamdenBelardo,SarahCarpenter,McKennaClass, LucilleFeathers,SamanthaHolliday, HannaHolland,KaelynMcGuinness, KeirraSanterelli,AliseTaylor,Shayne VanZeeandSloanWade.

The8-10softballteambeginsplayingJuly5atLowerSussexat7p.m.The teamisbeingmanagedbyHunterHolland,withassistantsJayOwensand BrianGottschalk.Theteammembers includeMilaCanino,KateDorman, MaddieGottschalk,EmmaHager, HarperHolland,RaelynIreland,Ava Knox,JuliaOwens,OliviaOwens, SkyleePerry,KoriePittsandCharlie Starkey.

Asecond8-10teamhasbeenputtogether,andtheywillbeplayingsome gamesinthepostseasonaswell.They aremanagedbyHeatherBeauchimen. TheteamconsistsofEmeliaBeauchimen,NoraBunting,LaneDonnelly, MilaFeathers,IsabelleGoehringer, Courtney Long,MeadowMagee,ToccaraMcCray,IllyiahPhillips,Gracie RogersandAmiyahTruitt.

TheSeniorLeaguesoftballteamfor LowerSussexwillbetryingtowinthe District3championshipastheytakeon UpperSussexstartingonMonday,July 22.ThedistrictchampionwillbeanautomaticqualifierfortheLittleLeague SeniorSoftballWorldSeriesattheend ofthemonth,asthehostteam.The

suchateam,IRhadlittlechanceof winning.Thecoachesdecidedtofocus ontheirstrongestevents,wherethey hadalotofindividualtalent. Polevaultingisoneoftheirstronger events.Andwhencompetinginthe DIAAstatemeet,Wushowedthatheis oneofthoseindividualtalents.Witha jumpof11feet,6inches,Wuplaced abovealltheothercompetitors,includinghisownteammember,Alexander Arnold,whoplacedsecondwithajump of11feet.

EventhoughWusaidheoriginally “joinedtheteamasameanstostayin shape,”hesoon“grewtolovethesport.” And,justlikelastyearheisalready lookingaheadtothenextseason,planningtoimproveevenmorethanhealreadyhaswhileheenjoyshisspotin firstplace.

District3tournamentwillbeinabestof-threeformat,withthefirstteamto wintwogamesbeingcrownedchampion.Allgameswillbeplayedatthe LowerSussexLittleLeaguecomplexat thePyleCenterinRoxana.

TheLowerSussexteamismanaged bySarahHoban,andshewillbeassisted byToddLasherandLaurenIllian.The teamwillfeatureplayersincluding BrionnaClark,BaileyGriffin,Gracie Hoban,KatelynLasher,CierraLewis, IsabellaMarinelli,JazminMayfield, MariahMcCabe,TamiyahMcCabe, KatelynMurray,ParkerO’Shields, SophiaScurci,RyleighSmith,AvaSnelsireandAutumnWille.

TheInstructionalsoftballteam, whichutilizedapitchingmachine,participatedinaone-daytournamentin LaurelonSaturday,June29.Theteam wasmanagedbyJohnCordeaux,with hisassistantsbeingAmberPayneand RyanClass.Teammembersincluded BrooklynAbbott,SklyerAcri,Lorelai Barnes,BethanyBrasure,HarperClass, PaytonCordeaux,JordanDennis,EmersynHershey,BriarHull,StephanyLong, AliPayne,CarleePerry,OliviaSweetman,PerryToombsandRaeTribbitt.

Therewill alsobetwoPatKnight baseballtournamentsandonePat Knightsoftballtournamentcomingup laterthismonth.Boththe8-to10-yearoldand11-to12-year-oldPatKnight baseballtournamentswillbeplayedthe weekofJuly20inGeorgetown.The810PatKnightsoftballtournamentwill beplayedduringtheLittleLeagueSeniorSoftballWorldSerieslaterthis month.LowerSussexwillhavetwo teamsparticipating.

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH ELECTION NOTICE

LEGALS

PROOF OF IDENTITY AND ADDRESS REQUIRED TO VOTE

THE ANNUAL ELECTION FOR THE TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH TOWN COUNCIL SHALL BE HELD IN THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN MEETING ROOM, 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY, BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024, FROM 12:00 O’CLOCK NOON TO 6:00 P.M. PREVAILING TIME.

PERSONS APPEARING TO VOTE SHALL PRESENT PROOF OF IDENTITY AND ADDRESS. THE IDENTIFICATION SHALL BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT INDIVIDUALLY OR TOGETHER SHOW THE IDENTITY AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON:

1. A CURRENT STATE OF DELAWARE DRIVER’S LICENSE

2. A UNIFORMED SERVICE ID CARD

3. ANOTHER CURRENT PHOTO ID ISSUED BY THE STATE OF DELAWARE; U.S. GOVERNMENT, THE VOTER’S EMPLOYER, HIGH SCHOOL OR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION.

4. A CURRENT UTILITY BILL, BANK STATEMENT, CREDIT CARD STATEMENT, A PAYCHECK, OR ANOTHER TYPE OF BILL OR STATE MENT.

5. A LEASE OR SALES AGREEMENT; AND/OR 6. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT A PERSON CAN REASON ABLY AND COMMONLY ACCEPT AS PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AD DRESS.

CP 20240705 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of July, 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:133-17.13-77.00 & 133-17.14-5.00 Property Address: 210 DODD STREET, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; 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 MARTY J. HENDERSON & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

The Annual Meeting of the Sandy Landing Tax Ditch will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 31800 West Road, Frankford, DE, 19945. Questions, please call Fred West at (302)236-9058.

CP 20240628 3T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION

The Annual Election for the Town of Bethany Beach Town Council shall be held in the Bethany Beach Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. prevailing time.

Bethany Beach property owners who are listed on the Town’s Property Tax List ARE NOT REQUIRED to register to vote in town elections.

Residents of Bethany Beach (who do not own property) must register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election. Residents may register at Town Hall or request a mailed registration form by telephone, mail or by email. (Contact information is below.)

The last day to register for this year’s election is Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Town of Bethany BeachTown Manager’s Office 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109 Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Telephone – 302-537-3771

Email – admin@townofbethanybeach.com

CP 20240705 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of July, 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:234-17.00-43.00

Property Address: 24099 CARI 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 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; 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 JAMES S. BEATTIE

(****THIS IS ONLY ½ INTEREST IN PROPERTY) (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Publication Authorization

On April 24, 2024, the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology suspended the license of Angela Marie Henkel, PA license no. CO300663, of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County, or Ocean View, Delaware, for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty.

CP 20240705 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of July, 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:234-29.00-559.00

Property Address: 27817 CROWN COURT, CAPTAINS GRANT LOT 1, 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 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; 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 CHARLES REED (4) 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, 16th day of July, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-6.00-40.02

Property Address: 104 KIMBERLY WAY, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 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 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; 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 JAY M. CAMPBELL & ANNA CAMPBELL (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240705 2T

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of July, 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:134-9.00-1102.00

Property Address: 38093 YACHT BASIN ROAD, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

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

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of July, 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:

***TRAILER LOCATED ON THE BELOW PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SALE OF THE LAND:

1968 LIBERTY MOBILE HOME CREAM WITH BRICK COLORED SHUTTERS MH132142/P2314

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-21.00

Property Address: 25501 DANIA 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 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; 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 JIMMY NICHOLSON & CLAIRE NICHOLSON (A/K/A CLARISSA L. LEITH) (1) 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 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BARBARA A. HICKMAN (17) 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, 16th day of July, 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:231-22.00-17.00

Property Address: 17656 DUSTY 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 8/19/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/23/24; 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 CHARLES S. KNOTHE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL S. WEST; CHRISTINA RAMIREZ, HEIR; DUAN V. RAMIREZ, SR., HEIR; MELISSA L. SAUL, HEIR; KEVIN R. TODD, HEIR; SEAN A. TODD, HEIR & JAMES E. WEST, HEIR (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

2023 Water Quality Report TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE 201 CENTRAL AVENUE

OCEAN

VIEW, DE 19970

Public Water System (PWS) ID# DE0020027

This document represents the 2023 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence ReportCCR) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, water test results, and how the water quality compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. It represents a snapshot of last year's water quality testing results. Along with our water supplier/operator Tidewater Utilities Inc./Middlesex Water, we are committed to providing you with this information to keep you informed.

To begin, a portion of the residents of the Town of Ocean View are served by the Town of Ocean View Municipal Water Utility. The Town’s Municipal Water Utility (which is the focus of the water testing in this report) is supplied by Tidewater Utilities Inc. through a Water Service Agreement. This agreement has been in place since 2007 and includes the provision of all maintenance and operations associated with the utility. Our utility is therefore a fully outsourced Municipal Water Utility. Others in Town limits also receive their water supply from Tidewater Utilities Inc. as a direct Tidewater Utility customer although the water supply is from the same source. In addition, the homes of Savannah’s Landing are serviced by the Bethany Beach Water Utility. Residents and property owners in these two service areas will be advised of the availability of their annual Water Quality Report directly from these suppliers.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contamSome people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer that are undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have had organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk. These people should seek advice about any drinking water concerns from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate ways to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). Please note that the water supplied to the Town of Ocean View by Tidewater Utilities Inc. does not currently have fluoride added. We encourage families to share this fact with your pediatricians/physicians and or dentists.

Where does my water come from?

Your water is groundwater that comes from Tidewater’s Bethany Bay Pump District

Source water assessment and availability

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

Presented JUNE 2024

Source Water Assessment’s Summary of Our System’s Susceptibility to Contamination

Overall, the Town’s water utility, including the water purchased, treated and delivered by Tidewater Utilities Inc. has a high susceptibility (vulnerability) to Nutrients, Pathogens, Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Pesticides, and Other Inorganics, a very high susceptibility for Other Organics and low susceptibility for PCB’s.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800426-4791.

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

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treat ment plants, septic systems, agricultural live stock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and met als, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or do mestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas pro duction, mining, or farming.

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

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

• Pharmaceuticals.

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

How can I get involved?

You can contact the Town of Ocean View at 302539-9797 or comment@oceanviewde.gov where your questions will be responded to by the Town Manager or when necessary, upon outreach to

Tidewater Utilities Inc., our outsourced water supplier and operator. Mayor and Council Meetings are held at 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday most months at our Community Center , 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE. Check the Town Website at www.oceanviewde.gov for meeting agenda and updates.

Additional information about lead

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

Water Quality Data Tables

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the number of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The tables below list all the drinking water contaminants that Tidewater Utilities, Inc. detected during the 2023 calendar year, the focus of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions on the next page.

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Important Drinking Water Definitions

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

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

SMCL: Suggested Maximum Contaminant Level for aesthetic contaminants.

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

Definitions

Unit Descriptions

Term

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

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

NA not applicable

ND not detected

NR Monitoring not required, but recommended

This report and the tables were prepared in collaboration with the Town of Ocean View and Tidewater Utilities/Middlesex Water (who conducted and supplied the testing data to the Town).

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

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

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

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FULL SIZED CAROUSEL GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” $650 302-542-9500

ANTIQUE CHINA SET 8 each of Bowls, Coffee Cups, 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

ANTIQUE CLOCKS. . From the Estate of a Clock Collector. 302-542-2382

BABY BUGGIES. . Over 100 years old. Perfect Condition. Call for details. Best offer 610-506-9179

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer. 610-506-9179

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

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

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

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

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

285 SEA EAGLE

INFLATABLE Fishing Boat. Watersnake Motor Package. Plus Lithium Battery $1,500 Firm 609-408-4895

VINTAGE PENN REELS/RODS

Combos Penn #85, Long Beach #66, Senator 4.0 (big game) with original boxes. Herters #12, starting at $20. All working cond., or for Decor. 302-542-9500

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

2 TON AUTO JACK New $50 757-810-8782

ELECTRIC SCOOTER

CARRIER For Vehicle $900 302-539-4367

LOADRITE 5X8 GATE MESH

BOX TRAILER with enclosed wood sides & bottom. $549 302-539-4367

FIRESTONE DESTINATION

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

MIATA MUFFLER 2000 Brand new, in box. Cost $600; asking $150 302-436-9133

2004 SEA-DOO UTOPIA 205 WITH TRAILER!!

Perfect boat for the bay. Good condition. $9500 OBO. Call or text 610-657-4581

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

TILT BOAT TRAILER 14-16ft electric winch, new tires, good condition. $500 302-616-1699

17 FT ALUMINIUM CANOE Good Condition. $75 OBO 302-753-7584 FREE SAILBOAT 1976, 27’ Catalina Yachts. Call for details 443-880-7453

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

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

FREE TWIN MATTRESS No

stains. Call 302-569-4580

BLACK METAL BISTRO SET: Table and two chairs. $40 Call Kathy 410-207-3149

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

!!FREE!! ABOVE GROUND POOL 12x24 with new liner and new pump and lter 3yrs old.With chemicals. You haul 302-436-9133

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

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

FORMAL DINING ROOM

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

!FREE! 4 DRAWER MAPLE

Bedroom Dresser. 41inH 18inD x 30inW. Very Good Condition. Located in South Bethany. 302-383-6024

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

HONDA LAWN MOWER HRX217VKAA. Self propelled, multi speed controls. Bag or Mulch, 1yr old, used twice, like new. Includes gas can. Originally $750, Asking $499 410-707-6572

JOINTER CRAFTSMAN

4 inch mounted on wheels, with shavings collector. Good condition. $125 302-436-9005

STA-GREEN Enhanced Calcitic Lime, 25lbs(2bgs) StaGreen Lawn Fertilizer plus 2% Iron, 14lbs. Paid $52, asking $39. Text: 302-448-5072

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

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

LOST AND FOUND!

Pair of prescription Glasses washed up weekend of June 15,16 on South Side Indian River Inlet Beach. Call 302-239-5466 (no text) Leave message. HANDBAGS Used but new condition $15 & up. 703-6237022

FREE QUEEN SIZE OAK BED head and footboard, innerspring and mattress, excellent cond. 302-943-1595

GAME OF THRONES BOOKS

Paperbacks $1 each and larger 2$ each. 302.541.0475

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 $15 302-537-7348

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

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

SAMSONITE HARD SUITCASE 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

DEWALT 12 IN MITER SAW with stand. $200 Call Jerry 302-537-2831

12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30 410-382-2033

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

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

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

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

ELECTRIC COUSHINED Back Massager by Homedics $25 410-310-6633

CONN 552 THEATER ELECTRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809

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

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FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

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 EXTRA LARGE

Pet Mate Deluxe, plastic. Airline approved. 70-90 lb dog. 40”l x 27”w x 30”h. $60 302-542-9500

SCHWINN BOYS BIKE New Condition. $50 302-616-1699

HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033

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

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots

$25 609-247-3649

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 Mens & Ladies with bags and carts. Very good cond.. $75 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

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

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BETHANY BEACH AREA

Mature Single 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 678-249-5312

BAYSIDE 3BR/2BA unfurnished condo with garage, facing Freeman Stage. N/S, N/P. Credit check required. $2,600/month + utilities. Leave message: 302353-8128

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

BETHANY MEADOWS

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

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 July 17th. $2,200 a month. Call Ron for more info. 302-567-1203

WINTER RENTAL

BISHOP’S LANDING

3BR/2.5BA, end unit, fully furnished, 2 car garage, washer & dryer, amenities included, tenant pays util. Available September. $2,405 per month. 301-404-2070

Bethany Breeze: 2BR/2.5BA, 2 story townhome. $1,675 per month + utilities.

Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two-story condo in Frankford. $1,800 per month + electric and sewer. Water included.

Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two story condo in Frankford. $2,200 per month + electric/water/sewer.

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. Avail. after 9/3/24.

Parkside: 4BR/2.4BA, 2 story, furnished home with garage in Millville. $2,950 per month + utilities + 2 % rental tax. Avail.

mid-August

Bethany Beach: 3BR/3BA furnished, single family home with garage. $2,950 per month + utilities. Avail. after 9/1/24.

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. What a dog does when he's ready to bury his bone

3. A geologist is a type of scientist that works hard (You might call him a ____ star!)

6. To have a deep conversation

7. Dreams happen during deep

9. A crater is a deep ____ on the surface of the moon

11. Giant rigs drill down into the earth to nd the ___ which we need to make gasoline

13. At a wedding, the bride and a groom gaze deep into each other's ____ as they say their vows

14. This handy tool is used by a gardener, a geologist and an archaeologist

16. It's the part of your body that comes up with deep thoughts

19. Another word for "bucket," it's what people once used to get water out of a well

20. Not just fruits and vegetables: Plum and eggplant are deep shades of ____

22. Sank your teeth into (as a vampire probably must have done recently if his fangs are dripping with blood)

23. If you feel deeply sorry about something you said, it's a good idea to apologize

Parents Down

2. What a rush!: Many went west in their quest for this valuable nd in 1849

4. Underground deposit from which valuable metal can be extracted (and rst half of a hyphenated potato brand)

5. Tiny backyard excavator in the rodent family

6. Fastest way for a motorist to get on the other side of a mountain

7. Turquoise is a semi-precious

____ often unearthed in the southwest U.S.

8. Profoundly deep thinker

10. Emotion you might express from the bottom of your heart

12. "Our deepest ___ is not that we are inadequate, [but] that we are powerful beyond measure"

- Marianne Williamson

14. 14A's "cousin" (or iconic ace in a deck of cards)

15. Though not a bestseller, it's a precious repository of the author's deepest thoughts

17. Industrial diamond operation (or opposite of "yours")

18. Larva of a beetle (or word before "Hub" in the name of a company that helps hungry homebodies)

20. An abyss is a seemingly bottomless one

21. The Grand Canyon is about 125 miles from its famous Strip: ___ Vegas

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

23571 ROBALO RD, FRANKFORD

Well sought after development of Batson Creek! Over 3000 sq ft, the Seabrook Model with Stone Front Elevation home boasts 4 BRs & 3 full baths. Main level has upgraded ooring throughout the living & bedroom area. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, upgraded backsplash, large island, & bump out for kitchen table seating. Enjoy entertaining on your private back screened porch with private views. Amenities include a Fitness Center, Inground Pool, Clubhouse & Picnic Area. Trash pickup and Lawn Maintenance are included in the HOA. Minutes from Fenwick, Ocean City & Bethany beaches.

$684,900 (DESU2063008)

Mary Jo Cole (c) 443-615-4986

33467 CENTRAL AVE, FRANKFORD

Just outside of ocean view town limits sits a tree lined 2.18 acres with a 2500 sqft custom built and designed main house, two additional guest units, a 30x30 pole building, basketball court, garden, walking trails and more! You’ll find custom details around every corner, including high end finishes and design choices. This property is being sold fully furnished and is the perfect investment opportunity at the beach!

$975,000 (DESU2065258)

Call Katelyn Townsend (c) 302-841-0199

OCEAN VIEW BEACH CLUB Come tour brand new 3BR, 2BA Villas priced from $440,000-470,000 in this amenity rich community just minutes to Bethany Beach. Of ce hours 10AM-4PM. (DESU2051504) (DESU2051522) (DESU2058796) (DESU2058800) Call Brigit Taylor (c) 302-500-0750

UNDERCONTRACT!

33077 OLD HICKORY RD, LAUREL

Finally, an affordable oasis! Charming property features 0.75 acres of land surrounded by serene farms, offering peace, quiet, and picturesque views. 3 spacious BRs and 2 modern BA, providing ample space for family and guests. With its tranquil setting and beautiful scenery, this property is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while still enjoying the comforts of a well-kept home. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of this serene countryside!

$399,999 (DESU2063954) Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

Price Reduced 4 BD,

wood oors, storage closet & more! Amenities: Freeman Arts Pavilion, pools, pickleball, tennis, bar & grille, dog park, SUP, gym & more.

$570,000 (DESU20498138) Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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!

$935,000 (DESU2057242) Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

31568 WINTERBERRY PKWY #310, SELBYVILLE