1,000feetlandward,andwearereviewingthecoastalconstructionpermitapplication.ThisiswithintheDelaware SeashoreStateParkandthe3R’sbeach location,withintheparkinglot.”
“Theproposedburiedcablevaults arewithintheguidelines,”shesaid. “Thevaultsare47feetlong,12feet wide.Theonlyvisiblepartwillbethe manholecovers,”overthetopofthe vaults,saidPongratz.
“Thecablewillgo4feetunderU.S. Route1and6-feetunderthebeachand dunesfortheseburiedcablesand vaults,”sheexplained.“Thedivisionwill reviewthecableconduits,thevaultsand howtheymayimpactthebeachor dunes.Wewanttoknowwhatwecan dotoprotectthedunes,includingsand fence,morebeachvegetationplantings wherethedunesmaybedisturbed.”
Mostoftheexhibitspresentedcompriseinformationgatheredfromearlier DNRECpublichearings.
U.S.Windexplainsplans forproject LaurieJodziewiczspokeonbehalfof U.S.Wind.Sheistheseniordirectorof environmentalaffairsforU.S.Wind.
“InFebruary2024,wesubmittedour applicationforoffshorewindandsubaqueouswork.Wewilldohorizontal
drillingundertheIndianRiverInlet bridge,”shesaidoftheplan.“Wewill bury[thecables]6feetunderthebay bottom,”shenoted.“Wepresentedour postersonJune5atapublicinformationsession.WeappreciatedDNREC hostingthatsessiontogetinformation directlyfromU.S.Windandfrom DNREC.”
“ Wedidanalysisontheroutingof cablesfromtheoffshorewindplatforms tothesubstation.Wehavedonesurveys onIndianRiverandIndianRiverBay,” saidJodziewicz.“Thefirstpieceisan evaluationofpotentialroutesoftheonshorecablesthatwillbringpowertothe electricalgrid.”
“Theland-basedcablerouteswere determinedtonotbefeasibledueto trafficimpacts,archeologicalimpacts andmore.Theimpactstotheinland baysandtheIndianRivercanbemitigated,”shesaid.“Wehaveprotective measurestoavoidtheimpacts.Constructionwouldnotoccurwhenspecies arematingorduringseasonswhenthey aremigrating.3Rsbeachworkwould onlyoccurOct.1throughMay15, whichalsoavoidsimpactstothehorseshoecrab,aswellastoavoidthesummerrecreationseason.”
“Theonlyareaoflanddisturbance willbeintheareaoftheparkinglot.No dunesorbeachwillbeaffected,”assured theU.S.Windrepresentative.“Cables willbeburiedat6feetormore.”
Opponentstakeissuewithwind power,approvalprocess “Offshorewindisanunproven sourceofenergy,andIhavebeen againstitforyears,datingbacktowhen IchairedtheHouseEnergyCommittee whenBluewaterWindwasproposinga projectoffofourcoast,”stateSen.GeraldHocker(R-20th)toldtheCoastal Point.“Manyofmyconstituentsandofficialsofthebeachcommunitiesinmy districthavecontactedmewiththeir concernsaboutthenegativeimpactoffshorewindfarmswouldhaveonour touristindustryandmarinelife,andI shareintheirconcerns.”
FenwickIslandMayorNatalieC. Magdeburgersaid,“Wehavemajor concerns.Ihavewatchedfirsthandhow thesediscussionshavegoneonwithour electedleaders,andtherehasbeenan intentionaldesiretokeepinformation fromthepublic,”sheasserted.“This windfarmshouldnotbebuiltbecause ofthelossoftourismandlossofpropertyvalues.Theeconomywegenerate herewecannotaffordtolose.”
“Wealsohaveconcernsaboutthe militarysafety.Thereareimpactson radarandonsonarforourCoastGuard. Withtoday’sdronesandmissiles,there arealsopossibleissuesfornavigation.”
“Thereismoneytobuysilence,”said Madgeburger.“TheyhavepaidtheCen-
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AccordingtoHinman,whoisonthe Town’sBicycle&PedestrianSafety Committee,thenewpathisaresultof sixtosevenyearsofdiscussionswithin thetowncouncil,inwhichclosecalls werementionedonnumerousoccasions.
Hinmansaidthenewandimproved passageway“servicesaboutsomewhere between33to40percentofallBethany Beachproper,whocouldusethatastheir primaryroutetothebeach,including BethanyWest,TurtleWalkandhomes onCollinsandhomesnearthelibraryon KentAvenue.Thatisalotofpeopletryingtogettothebeachwhowouldprefer towalkonthatpathwayinsteadofon Route26.”
“Thiswasthemostusedwalkwaythat didnothaveapedestrianwalkwayassociatedwithitinthewholetown,”hesaid. “Wehadacoupleoutsidestudiesover thepast15years,withoutsideconsultantsthathavesaid,giventhenumberof peoplegoingupanddownthatcorridor, youneedsomething,whichbecomesthe questionofwhatisaplausiblesolution.”
Whenthewalkwaywasoriginallyapprovedafewyearsago,itwascriticized foronlyimprovingpedestriansafetyon CollinsStreet,notonKentAvenueand onhalfofWellingtonParkway.Hinman said,“Atthatpoint,itwasonlygoingto be5feetwideandonCollinsStreet. Now,youhavethiscontinuouswayto
givepeopletwooptionsofhowtogetto thebeach.”
“Thatwastherealdriver—large numbersofpeoplewithoutapathway, wheretherewasafree-for-allbetween carsandpeople,whichscaredmanypeopleafterseeingmanynear-missesbetweencarsandpeople,especiallyduring thesummerseason,”Hinmansaid.“We wantedtogivepeopleasaferapproachto gettothebeachthatloweredthelevelof risk,whichisthegoalintheworldof safety.”
Recently,withtheFourthofJulyholiday,thepathwaywasheavilyutilizedby individualswalkingtothevariousevents indowntownBethany.
“IwalkedthereandbacktoWellingtonwithhundredsandhundredsofother people,”Hinmansaid.“I waswithmy family,talkingonthewalk,andallofthe suddenIlookedbackandrealizedjust howmanypeoplewereonthenewpath. That’stheintent,andthere’snomoreof asuccessstoryofwhatwewereableto achievethanthatnight.”
Tothosewhothinkpedestriansare alreadysafeandthatadditionalinfrastructureisnotrequiredtobetterprotect walkersandbikers,Hinmansaid,“We arealwayslimitedbyspace,asthisisnot anew communitythatwearebuilding fromscratch.Butattheendoftheday,if wehavepeoplewhoareusingroadsfor bikesorforwalking,theydeservedue considerationiftherearenear-misses andclosecallsonthosestreets,asthose aretheleadingindicatorsthatsomething
worsecouldhappen.Wedonotwantto beinasituationwherewesitbackand wishwehaddonesomething.
“Wemustidentifyourprioritiesand makeajustifiabledecision,”hesaid,notingalsotheimprovementofRoute26to createthecenterturnlane,sidewalks, bikelanesandbetterdrainage,“which achievedmanythingsinoneprojectsimilartotheCollinsStreetproject.”
Overthecourseofthefollowing years,Hinmansaid,hehopestocontinue withotherinitiativestohelpincreasethe safetyofeverypedestrianinBethany Beach.Hesaidhehopestoworkwith othermunicipalitiestolearnwhatis workingwellintheircommunitiesand whatcanbemodifiedtoprotectindividualsontheroads.
Inthenearfuture,thissummer,an additionalflashingcrosswalkwillbeinstalledbyDelDOTonRoute1atAshwoodStreet,toallowpeoplefrom BethanyPropertomoresafelycrossthe roadtoreachthebeach.
Hinmanisalsohopingtoensurethat trafficflowisalsooptimized.Byfinding abalance,hesaid,everyoneiskeptsafe, whichishisultimategoal.Headdedthat periodsofdiscussion,suchasthemeetingsthatledtotheCollinsStreetpassageway,arecrucial“togettingasmany peopleinthecommunityinvolvedtoactuallyhelpuschartourpathforwhatare thekeythingswewanttoworkonin 2025andbeyond.”
Withthepassagewayproject,Hinmannoted,residentsonCollinsworked withtheTowntoensurethatthenew walkwaywouldnotdisrupttheremediationofwaterafterstorms.
“Theperviouspavingallowedthe watertoremediatebetter,whichmade theprojectalittlebitdifferent,”hesaid, “butitwasagreatupgradeandsuggestionfromtheresidentsonCollins.”
Hinmanaskedcommunitymembers tomorefrequentlysharetheiropinions andthoughtsonprojectssuchasthese.
“Wereceivedalotoffeedback atthe
beginningofthatproject,butIwould lovetosolicitmorefeedbackandtohear whatpeoplelikeanddonotlikeabout thecorridor.”
Hesaidotherprojectsarealready beingplannedtofurtherprotectpedestrians.
“CouncilMemberTheresaKeilandI areleadingthecommitteeforbicycleand pedestriansafety,andwehaveawhole seriesofthingsthatweareworkingon, boththisyearandwherewewanttogo movingforwardinthefuture,withother recommendationsandthoughts.”
Nowthatthenewcorridorprojectis completed,Hinmansaid,“Iwanttogive alotofcredittothehomesonCollins, KentandWellingtonthatwereimpacted bythisbig-timeconstructionproject.It wasasignificantinconveniencetopeople thatliveonthosestreets,andpeoplehave everyrighttobefrustratedbytheproject.
“Asacommunitymember,Iwantto thankallofthosepeoplewhomade thosesacrificesoverthattime,asitallowedustogettowherewearenow.I firmlybelievewecameoutinamuch betterspotforthecommunity.”
Hinmansaid,“Residents,ownersand rentersshouldallbecomemoreactively involvedinsharingtheirideasand,ultimately,providinganenvironmentthat lowersthelevelofriskforpedestrians andothers.
“Therealkey tothatisfindingways togetpeopleinvolvedandengagedwith programslikeWAVE,”hesaid,referencingtheTown’spedestriansafetyinitiativethatencouragespeopleto Wait/Watch,Assess,VerifyandEngage/Enterwhenusingacrosswalk,“as wearetryingtogetpeopletothink aboutthedecisionstheymakewhen beingpedestriansanddrivingintheir cars.”Bycreatingmoreinformational videosandspreadingawarenessofhow tostaysafe,Hinmansaid,hehopesthat theTowncanultimatelymakeBethany Beach saferforeveryone.
terfortheInlandBays,”shesaid,though thatmoneywasreturned,“andtheyare offeringmoneytothemayorsofthe coastalcommunities.Ourbusinesscommunityshouldbeabletostandontheir ownwithoutthismoneytobuysilence.”
“Idon’tknowhowwegoforward andstillbeincompliancewiththe CoastalZoneProtectionAct,which wasputinplacewhenwelookedatoffshoreoilwells,”Magdeburgersaid. “Thereisnodifferencehere.Weare goingtoimpactourmarinelife,”sheasserted.“Pleasedonotapprovethisfor Delaware.”
GeorgeBateslivesonDuneRoadin theTowerShoresneighborhood,andhe notedthathehadspottedawhalerecentlyandthatheregularlyseespodsof dolphinsfromthebeach.
“IndianRiverInletisonemilefrom ourhouse.Thisistheonlyriveroutlet totheocean.Hugeamountsofsandand species,aswellasmaterials,flow throughtheinlet.Thesandthatwashes outofIndianRiverandRehoboth Beachhelpskeepourbeachwideand beautiful. Wemustdisplaceahuge amountofmaterial,anditwillwashup onourbeachestocreatethisundergroundtunnel.”
JohnBuonoofOceanViewexpressedconcernsaboutalackofpublic input.
“Weareforthegreenenergyandthe electricity,butwearealsoagainst,becauseit’samassivewinforMaryland andamassivelossofDelaware.Thereis nobenefittoDelawareforthisproject,” hesaid.
“Thisisalreadyadonedeal.Ithink thisfeedbackisjustagamethattheState andDNRECisplaying,”saidBuono.“I don’tthinkthefeedbackisgoingtomatter,andthepowersthatbeareplayinga gamethatcitizenscanarguetheirpoints, butIdon’tthinkitmatters—itisall politicsandplayingthegame.”
ElizabethFrazee,presidentofthe TowerShorescommunityassociation, said,“Ourhomesarelessthanone-third ofamilefrom3Rs,andourprivate beachabutsSeashoreStatePark.Our 226homesarewoodenstructureslocatedalongRoute1.Thesecablesare carrying1100megawatts,andbringing thisonshoreisquitefranklyterrifying.”
“Weareperplexedthatthegovernmentofficialsareconsideringbringing thisonshoresoclosetoourhomes whenthereareotherareastoonshore,” shesaid.“Marylandwillnotallowa submergedenergylineintheparksin theirstate.WhyisDelawareallowing thistohappeninourstateparktoallow Marylandtohavepower?”
“Whataboutconsideringthesafety ofourownpeopleinthisarea?Therequest forpermitshouldbedenied,”said Frazee.“Itdoesnotconsiderpublic safetyconcernsoremergenciesthatcan occur.Wehaveheardfromonespeaker earlierthatwindpowercableshavebe-
comeunburiedatBlockIsland.Weare worriedaboutthemarinelifeswimming offourbeaches.”
Proponentscitebenefits,saythey outweighrisks PeggySchultzfromadvocacyorganizationPOWERsaidonshoringthe cablethroughtheIndianRiverInlet andBaywasmuchpreferredtolandbased terrestrialcables.
“Therewouldbebetweenfourand 32watercrossings,evenwithalandbasedapproach.Thisactivitywouldbe invasiveandmoreriskytotheenvironment.Therewillbewetlands-adjacent workeitherway.”
DustynThompsonoftheSierra ClubDelawaresaidhesupports DNRECmovingforwardwiththecontracts,whileensuringallthepermitrequirementsaremetandthetiming stipulateddoes,infact,occur.
“Wedon’twanttoharassspecies,and
wewanttomitigateharmsfromtreeremovalsorthewetlands,”hesaid.“Replantingmustbefollowedthroughon sothetreescansustainthemselves. Theseareecologicalmitigationfactors, andwewillprovidefurthercomments inwritingonspecificpoints.”
“Wehavedoneextensivesurvey workofgeotechnicalsurvey,sediment testing,lidarandotherdepthtesting, andageophysicalsurveyin2022that lookedforhistoricalresources,andnone werefoundinthebay,”saidU.S.Wind’s Jodziewicz.“U.S.Windiscommittedto avoidingimpactstoDelaware’slands andwaters.Wewillemploybestmanagementpractices.”
“Interconnectingtheoffshorewind tothegridwillmitigatethefossilfuel burningforourelectricity,”sheadded.
“U.S.Windwillinvestabout$200 millionininfrastructureandmakeit betterabletohandleourfutureneeds, andwillalsosupporttheIBEWworkers,”ScottPhillipsaddedoftheelectri-
cal-workersunion.“PJMwill behandlingthegridupgradesandincreasethe reliabilityofourpowergrid.Theseupgradesarenotjustan‘extra’butarein direneedrightnow.IBEWworkersnow havetotraveloutofstatetofindwork.”
“Iamlookingforworkinthegreen jobsindustry,”addedPhillips,who movedtheareafromTexas.“IamreferringtoDelawareasa‘green-jobdead zone,’andthisproposalbeingpassed wouldbreakthatlogjamup.”
“Coastalcommunitieshaveahigh risk”offailure“onourpowergridinfrastructure,”ashashappenedinTexas. “ThisU.S.Windinvestmentisagift horsewhosemouthweshouldnotbe lookingin.Theyarealsoofferingupto $40millioninupgradesandbuilding incentivestoourcommunities.”
“TheLeagueofWomenVotersasks DNRECtoprovideallpermitsforthis projecttoproceed,”saidgroupmember MaryDouglas,aformerEPAadministrator.
CAROLINA STREET ParksidegainsfinalsiteplanapprovalinMillville ByKerinMagill
StaffReporter
Trees—oldtrees,newtreesand treesyettobeplanted—werethesubjectofaMillvilleTownCouncilmeetingthisweekthatwassomewhat heated,bothliterallyandfiguratively.
Withfinalsiteplanapprovalonthe line,RonSuttonofCivilEngineering Associatesaddressedconcernsfromthe councilandfromresidentsaboutaproposed50-homedevelopmentthat wouldabutBishop’sLanding.
Residents ofBishop’sLanding,includingCouncilMemberJosephParent, quizzedSuttonaboutplansforthedevelopment,knownas“theToomey
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intensityandtimingofoutdoorlighting.Excessnighttimelighting,accordingDarkSkiessources,harmswildlife habitats,impactshumanhealthandalterstheclimate,andblockstheviewof thestarsandplanets.
Toomuchlightingatnightalso wastesenergyandmoney,accordingto DarkSkiesinformationalmaterials.
Greeninfrastructureisa“naturebased”approachtoenvironmentalchal-
property”butrecentlysoldtothedevelopertheChristopherCompanies.
Theprojectreceivedpreliminaryapprovalin2022,andtheMillvillePlanning&ZoningCommissionhadvoted 4-0torecommendapprovalofthefinal subdivisionsiteplan.
Withapprovalnowbeforethecouncil,treestoppedthelistofconcernsfor Parent,whosecareerwasspentinlandscaping.Hewasparticularlyconcerned thatthelandtobedevelopedincluded3 to4acresof100-year-oldforest.
Parentquestionedthefateofone treeinparticular—a“specimen” loblollypineheestimatedtobeabout 100to150yearsold.
“You’retakingaway4acresofforest
lengesincludingstormwaterrunoff, floodinganderosion,andadeclining treecanopy.
Shieldinglightsourcessothatthe lightingdoesnotspreadbeyondthearea itisintendedtolight,oraimingthem towardtheground,isonewaytocontrol howmuchlightreachestheenvironment.
Studieshavefoundthat“warm”or amberlightingcauseslesslightpollution.DarkSkiesguidelinesalsorecommendthatnighttimelightingnotbeany moreintensethannecessarytoprovide asafelylightedarea.
andreplacingitwith56streettreesand 40othershrubs,right?”Parentasked.“Is thatafairswap?”
Parentaddedthatinhisexperience, “streettrees”oftenarenotproperlychosen forthespacesinwhichtheyare planted.
“Ithinkthatbuildershavearesponsibilitytonotjustcleartheenvironment butalsotoworkonsustainingtheenvironment.”
Suttonsaidthetree,becauseofits proximitytoareaswherediggingwill needtobedone,couldpossiblybelost.
“Ican’tmakeanyguaranteesthat thattreewillstay,”Suttonsaid.
Code&BuildingOfficialEricEvans agreed.
Likewise,DarkSkiescriteriacallfor lightingtobeturnedoffwhennotnecessar y,suchassignsthatadvertisea businesswhenthebusinessisclosed.
FenwickIsland’seventismeantto provideeducationalopportunitiesand funactivitiesforthewholefamily,Bortnersaid.
FenwickIslandhasrecentlyturned itsattentiontogreeninfrastructureconcepts,includingtheadditionofapollinatorgardentothetownandredoing thelandscapingintheCoastalHighway median.Bortnerhasalsotalkedabout theimportanceofmaintainingFenwick
“Ifabulldozergetswithin20feetof thattree,it’sgoingtodie,”Evansgeneralized.
Bishop’sLandingresidentMary Lesliesaidshehadconcernsaboutthe proximityofthenewdevelopment’s pooltoresidencesonRockwoodRoad. “FolksonRockwoodaregoingto lookrightintothatpool,”shesaid. “ThereshouldbetreesbetweenBishop’s Landingandthatproperty.”
Suttonsaidtherewouldbefencing aroundthepool.
TheToomeypropertywasannexed intothetownin2002,Evanssaid,and TownEngineerAndrewJ.LyonsJr.
Island ’streecanopyasawaytocombat climatechange.
Welcomingremarkswillbeheldat9 a.m.BagelswillbeprovidedbySurf Bagel,andcoffeewillbeprovidedby HighTidecoffeeshop.
“FenwickNurturesNature:Livingin HarmonywithSky,TreesandNature” willincludearaffleandcraftactivities, accordingtoBortner.
Off-streetparkingwillbeavailableat St.MatthewsChurchandHolly’s(back lot)duringthe“FenwickNurturesNature”event.Streetparkingwillbeavailable throughtheParkMobileapp.
IRSDBoardholdsthelineontaxrate ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict BoardofEducationmetonMonday, June24,withaquorumofmemberson thestageatIndianRiverHighSchool. JayOwens,districtsuperintendent, wastravelingandnotinattendanceas boardmembersDonaldHattierand HeatherStatlersaidgoodbyeattheir finalmeetingbeforeretirementfrom theboardafter22yearsandnearly10 years,respectively.KarenBlannard,as-
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notedthat2acreswereannexedinas commerciallyzoned,whiletheremainderwereannexedwithaResidential PlannedCommunityzoningdesignation.
Suttonsaidthedeveloperhasnotdeterminedhowthecommercialspacewill beused.
“We’llcomeupwithasiteplanfor thatoncewefigureoutwhatwewantto dothere,”hesaid.
Addressingtheconcernaboutlossof trees,Suttonsaid,“We’lltrytoleaveas muchvegetationaswecan.”
SuttonpointedoutthatMillville doesnothaveanycoderegardingtree requirements,towhichParentresponded,“We’reworkingonthat.”He saidhehasreceivedthecouncil’sblessingtocomeupwithaplanforaddressingtreeplacementinthetown.
Atthisweek’smeetingthecouncil unanimouslyapprovedtheplans,with theconditionthatthedeveloperadd treestothebackofthedevelopment.
Afterthatapproval,thecouncil heardapresentationfromaresidentof theParksidecommunitywhoisspear-
sistantsuperintendentofthe10,000student schooldistrict,stoodinfor Owens.
“Wearetightonmoneyrightnow,” saidHattier,astheschoolboardawaits newfunding.
Thereishelponthewayasthe boardheldthelineonpropertytaxrates andtheschoolsystemappropriationat 3.2percent.However,thateducational portionofpropertytaxwillfundmore than$64millionnextyear,insteadof $61million,duetoformulasandinflationaryadjustments.
headingamovetoreplace130street treesoriginallyplannedforplacementin individualyardswithtreesinopenareas ofthedevelopment.
ScottFreedmantoldthecouncilthat heisthelandscapingmanagerforSea Colonyandthathehasadvisedthe ParksideHomeownersAssociationon thechangeintreeplacement.Hesaid thenewplanwouldhaveseveralbenefits,includingstabilizingthestormwater managementarea,increasingthe“urban canopy”oftrees,avoidingnegativeimpactstoinfrastructureandincreasing the “overallaesthetic”ofthecommunity. Thenewplanalsoincludesadding nativetreestothelandscapeofthedevelopment.
Streettrees—particularlycertain types—areknowntocauseissues,as theirrootscandamagenearbysidewalks andotherinfrastructure.Freedmansaid fiveofthesevenspeciesofthetrees plannedas“streettrees”bythedeveloper are“nolongerrecommended”forsuch use.
AsFreedmancalledtheParkside movethe“rightandappropriatething to do,”Parentnoddedinagreement. ThecouncilapprovedtheParksideplan 4-1,withCouncilMemberRobert Wisgirdaabstaining.
Severalfundingoptionsandapotential appropriationincreasewerebriefly discussedbeforetheboardvotedon maintainingthe3.2rate.
“Sussexstillhasthelowesttaxrate, at3.23percent,ofallthecountiesand theirrespectiveschooldistricts,”said TammySmith,theIRSDbusinessdirector,“withtotalcollectionsexpected tobe$61.2millionthisyear.”
Theactualappropriationpercentage ofpropertytaxesinthedistrictis
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Withtheairconditioningapparently malfunctioninginthecouncilmeeting roomandthetemperaturereaching91 intheroombeforethemeetingended, TownManagerEileenScerraannouncedtheupcomingconcertinEvans Parkandjoked,“Ihopeit’scoolerthan itisinhere.”Shesaidafterthemeeting thattheairconditioninghadbeenfunctioningfineearlierintheafternoon. Inotherbusiness,thecouncilthis weekapprovedaclarificationforitsparticipationinthestate’sCounty&MunicipalPensionPlanbyaddingthe stipulationthatexistingemployeescan optoutoftheplan.Thecouncilalsoapprovedreleasingaperformancebondfor theEgretShoresWestSideRecreationalAmenity.
3.2340,whichisforSussexCountyincludingIRSDand4.91forSussexTech, whichoperatesseparatelywithitsown board.Themostrecentbudgetyearwas fromJuly1,2023,toJune30,2024, endingthisweek.
“Ifyouincreasedyourrateby10percent,whichispermitted,itwouldbe possibletocollect$67million,”said Smithinpresentingthebudgetand businessoptions.“Wearesupporting technologyincreasesatIRSD,andwe shouldconsiderthatgoingforward.”
“Wearelookingattheimpactofthe SussexCountyreassessment,”shesaid incalculatingwhattheschoolsmay haveforfundingnextyear.Theconsensusis$64millionwillbeavailable.
Hattiersaid,“Thepublicthinkswe aregoingtoraisethetaxby10percent. Yes,weneedthemoney.Butitcould
comebacktohauntusduringthereferendum.Ithinkweneedtopassthereferendumfirst.Iwouldleaveitatthe statusquoatthemoment.”
Hattierwasreferringtothenew schoolfundingreferendumhebelieves maybecominginearly2025.
“Whenthereisareassessment,the boardcancollect10percentasanincrease,”saidHattier,confirmingthefigure.But,hesaid,“Misinformationis commonaboutschoolbondsandtaxes, andithasbeenaroundsinceIwasfirst elected20yearsago.Peopleknowthe schoolsarehavingmoneyissuesatthe moment.”
“Itisnotthatwedon’tneedit,becausewedo,”hesaidbeforeabstaining, asanoutgoingmember,fromthe budgetvoteonkeepingthe3.2percent funding percentage. OtherIRSDnews
approvedtostartitsowncross-country team,withthestipulationthatitfunds itsownuniformsandtransportation.
IRHSisseekingmoneyforremovingalabtableandcreatingspacefor itsroboticscompetitions.
“Thecostsareminor,withuseof minorcapfunds.Weareseekingboard approvalforthissmallproject,”said newBuildings&GroundsSupervisor William“Joe”Dooley.
Itwasunanimouslyapproved.
“IRHSisstartingaculinaryprogram,aspositivelyencouragedbythe localfoodindustry,”saidDooley.“Itis amulti-yearpathwayprogramstarting withcold-foodpreparation.Theclassroomisnearthegymandwillbefor cold-foodprep.”
Theboardagreedtothespaceallocation.
“TheCulinaryPathwaywouldfurtherrequirebuildingexpansionconstructiontobuildoutthekitchen,” saidDooley.“Thisreferendumitem wouldtakelongerthanayeartocomplete.ForYear2,therewouldbemodificationtothecurrentcold-prep classroomtotrytocompletethecurriculum.”
Smithsaidthatadvancedculinary training,whentheclassrequiresa commercial-gradekitchen,couldbe donewithlocalrestaurants.
“WewouldliketosubmitacertificateofnecessitytotheDepartmentof Educationtobuildthiskitchen.We needtohireanarchitect,andthecurrentarchitecturefirmworkingon SCHSsaidtheycouldcompletethe drawing.Theyagreedtodothedesign for$5,000,andR.Y.Johnsonhas agreedtoalsospectheprojectatno cost.”
“Ifitdoesn’tgetapproved,theCN isdueAug.31,andtheywillassigna priority.”
“Wethinkwecansendourstudents outtorestaurantstoworkinacommercialkitcheninYear2,orhave
themdomoreworkinthecold kitchentocompletethepathwayin Year2.
Theboardthisweekalsoapproved JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool’s requesttopayforitsowntrack.The pavedwalkingtrackwasapproved.
“Theschoolintendstouseitfor GirlsontheRun,LetMeRunand theRunJMCraceeveryyear.Mostor allofthefundingwillbecoveredby theJMCPTO,andalicensedcontractorwillcompleteit,”saidDooley.
The JMCPrincipalAllisaBooth saidthat$15,000hasalreadybeen raisedprivatelybythePTO,and$4,000 isexpectedinafundraiserthisJuly.
“Wemighthaveagapof$2,000, whichwecouldusesmallcapfunding tocomplete,”shenoted.
“WewanttothankthePTOfor theireffort,”saidHattier,whoremains ontheBuilding&GroundsCommitteeafterhisboardretirement.“Thatis asubstantialamountofmoney.”
TheHowardT.EnnisSchoolis nowcompleteandreadyforthearchitecturalfinalacceptanceandtheclose outofthatwork,reportedDooley.
DelawareStateEducation AssociationendorsesHallLong DelawareStateEducationAssociationannouncedatthisweek’sboard meetingthatitisendorsingBethany HallLongforgovernor.
“SheistheonlySussexCounty-born and-bredcandidatewehaveeverhad.I lookeditup,andsheistheonlyone fromhere,andshegraduatedfrom IRHS,”theDSEArepresentativetold theboard.
“ThankyouandfarewelltoDr.HattierandDr.Statler.Weknowitisa thanklessjobandweappreciateallthe workwehavedonetogether—even whenwedidnotalwaysseeeye-to-eye. Weseeit,andweknowhowhardyou workfortheschools.So,thankyou.”
GeorgetownMiddleSchoolwas
MuseumofOceanCitysettoopenthismonth ByBethanyHooper
ChristineOkerblom,curatorwiththe (OceanCity,Md.)Life-SavingStation Museum,saidrestorationworkattheold BankofOceanCitybuildingwillbecompletedinthecomingweeks.Whendoors openinJuly,thepubliccancatcha glimpseofwhatwillbethenewMuseum ofOceanCity.
“Peoplecancome,lookattheproject, andseewhatistocome,”shesaid.
In2019,theBankofOceanCity closeditsdowntownbranchatthecorner ofBaltimoreAvenueandDorchester Street.Butinsteadofsellingtheproperty, itwasdonatedtotheTownofOceanCity forthecreationofanewmuseum.
Sincethattime,crewshavebeenat workrestoringthecirca1910buildingto itsformerglory.Theresultsofthateffort willbeshowcasednextmonthwhenthe museumopenstothepublic.
“Itwasalaboroflove,”saidProject ManagerJoeKurtz.
Arenderingshowstheplanneddesign ofthenewOceanCityMuseumatthe formerBankofOceanCitybuilding downtown.
Officialssayconstructionhasbeenno easyfeat,ascrewshavehadtocontend withprojectdelays,fundingsnagsanddesigndilemmas.Kurtzsaidoneofthe hardestaspectswasdecidingwhichtime periodwouldbereflectedintherenovated facility.
“Itappearstherewerefivemainrenovationsinthisbuilding…,”hesaid,notingthatthebuildingheldageneralstore priortoitbeingabank.“Earlyoninthe process,wehadtofigureoutwhatperiod arewegoingtobringitbackto.Arewe goingtobringitbacktothegeneralstore, andputatinroofonthesideofthis building?Dowebringitbacksomewhere about10yearsafterthatwhentheyadded thesecond-floorbalconyandstartedrentingroomsouttomakeextramoney?That wasthehardestthing.”
Oncethatwasdecided,restoration bothinsideandoutsidethebuilding began.Okerblomnotedthatmanyofthe
building’soriginalfeatures,including hardwoodfloorsandoldbankvaults,remainedwhilethosethatcouldnotbesalvagedwerereplicated—fromthepenny tileinthefoyertothetrimworkonthe walls.
“Howtheyapproachedthisbuildingis theywantedtosaveasmuchasthey could,”shesaid.
Officialssaytherenovationalsounearthedsomeuniquediscoveries,includingbabyshoesfromthe1800s.Theysay theitemswillbeplacedwithinanexhibit.
“Ourassistantcuratordidsomeresearch,andthiswasfairlycommonin businessesandinhomestoputforthgood luck,”Okerblomexplained.
Whileinteriorcosmeticworkisongoingnow,Okerblomsaidthemuseumwill beopeninthecomingweeks.InJanuary, permanentexhibits—includingthoseon Blackbusinessowners,OceanCityhotels andrestaurants,andindigenouspeople andwildlife—willbeinstalled.She
addedthatawalk-insafeonthebuilding’s firstfloorwillalsobeturnedintoexhibit space.
“Thiswillallbeexhibitspaceonceit’s allsaidanddone,includingthesafe,”she said.“Itwillfunctionasanexhibithallto tellthehistoryofthebuilding.”
Themuseumwillalsofeatureoffices, anarchivalroomandaresearchlibraryon thesecondfloor.Byappointmentonly, communitymemberscancomein,sit downandlookatoldbooks,photographs, mapsandartifacts.
“Soit’sreallygoingtoaccommodate thepublicinawaythatwehaven’tbeen abletodointhepast,”shesaid.
Okerblomsharedherexcitementfor themuseum’sopening.Shesaidtheadditionalspacewillallowthemuseumtoincorporateprogramsitcouldn’tpreviously accommodateattheLife-SavingStation Museum.Shesaidthereareplanstohold filmscreeningsintheoff-season,workshops,speakersandevents.
“Thisspace,wedesignedittobeopen, sowhenthefullexhibitinstallmenttakes placetheonlythingthatwillbeonthe firstflooristwocasesyoucanpushtothe side…,”sheexplained.“Wearehopingto lendthespacetononprofitsandrentthe spacetofor-profits.Sowereallywantthis tobeacommunityspace,outsideofwhat weofferduringhoursofoperation.”
Okerblomsaidthemuseumwillbe openonMondayandTuesdayfromJuly toJanuary,andadmissionwillbefree. Onceexhibitsareinstallednextyear,an admissionfeewillbeimplemented.
Officialsrecognizedtheproject’sarchitect,George,Miles&Buhr,itscontractor, OakContracting,theTownofOcean City,andthecommunityforbringingthe museumtofruition.Theynotedthat grantsandcommunitydonationsfunded theproject.
“Whenwesayitwasacommunityeffort,itwasacommunityeffort,”Kurtz said.
VeteransreceivegratitudeatMillvillechurch ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
AsthenationcelebratedtheIndependenceDayholidayweekend,10 veteransgatheredwithfriendsand familyinMillvilletobequiteliterally blanketedingratitude.
Theveterans—nineofwhomare membersofMillvilleUnited MethodistChurch—receivedQuilts ofValorduringaceremonyatthe churchonFriday,July5.Thequilts— eachdifferentlypatternedbutall piecedwithred,whiteandbluefabrics —aremadebyareaquiltersaspartof aneffortbegun21yearsagobya Seaford woman.
CatherineRoberts,whosesonNat wasdeployedinIraq,hadadreamin whichaveteran’sdespairwashealed
whenhewaswrappedinaquilt,accordingtotheQuiltsofValorwebsite.
Sincethattime,accordingtoQuilt ofValor’sDelawareStateCoordinator MargueriteNiemoeller,393,702veteranshavebeenofferedcomfortbyquilts madeintheirhonor—10,937this yearalone.
“Weknowtherearemore,” Niemoellersaid,addingthatsomequilt presentationsmaynothavebeendocumented.
TheRev.WendyButterworthof MillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch openedtheceremonywithwordsof thanksfortheveterans,saying,“Weare agreatandmightynation.”Pianist BarbaraClairentertainedwithaselectionofpatriotictunes.
ReceivingquiltsduringtheJuly5 ceremonywere:
•MaryJaneBritton,U.S.Army, 1956-1959;
•LeeBrubaker,U.S.AirForce, 1965-1969;
•DaleClair,U.S.Army,1974-2014;
•OscarClair,U.S.Army,19641967;
•TedElser,U.S.Army,1949-1952;
•ChuckErbe,U.S.CoastGuard, 1960-1964;
•HaroldGoodman,U.S.AirForce, 1982-2002;
•WilliamGraham,U.S.Navy, 1959-1965;
•TomMaly,U.S.Army,1967-1973; and
•JohnSpina,U.S.Army,19591966.
Niemoller,explainingtherootsof theQuiltsofValororganization,called ita“Delawareinstitution”thathas grownintoanationwideeffort.Allof thequiltspresentedattheMillville ceremonywerecreatedbySussex Countyquilters,Niemoellersaid.She addedthatitisajoytobeinvolvedin theorganization,andthatsheisconstantlyastoundedbythequalityand thequantityofthequiltsproducedto honortheveterans.
Shealsosaidsheissometimessurprisedbythedeliveryofthequiltsto theorganization.
“I’vehadquiltsleftonmyporch swing,”shesaid.
EachQuiltofValorissignedby boththequilterandthepersonwho sewedthequiltontoitsbacking.The quiltsalsobeartheQuiltofValordesignation.Sincemilitaryveteransare notallowedtoreceivegiftsfortheir service,thequiltsaredesignatedas “civilianawards.”Nominationsfor thosewhoreceivethemareaccepted throughtheQuiltsofValorFounda-
Frankfordmanchargedwithvehiclethefts,robbery DelawareStatePolicethisweekarresteda42-year-oldFrankford-area manforrobberyandstolenvehicle chargesfollowingmultipleinvestigationsthatoccurredinKentCountyand SussexCountyonFriday,July5.
OnJuly5,around11:41a.m.,DSP Troop3troopersrespondedtoHertrich ChevroletofDover,locatedat1450 SouthDupontHighway,forareportof astolenvehicle.Uponarriving,troopers said,theylearnedanunknownwhite malesuspecthadarrivedatthedealershipinaMiniCooperandrequestedto testdriveavehicle.Thesuspectthenallegedlygotintoagray2024Chevrolet Silverado,lockedhimselfinsideand disregardedthecarsalesmantryingto stophimashefledfromthedealership
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tionwebsite.
Eachoftherecipientswasgivenan opportunitytospeakonJuly5about theirservice.
Britton,theonlywomantoreceivea quiltintheJuly5ceremony,said,“I wouldliketogobackanddoitallover again.”SheservedasanurseatForts LeonardWood,McClellanandDix.
DaleClair,a40-yearveteranwho
withoutprovidinganyidentification. TroopersconductedacomputerinquiryontheMiniCooperthesuspect hadarrivedinand learneditwasregisteredtoaFrankfordaddress. Throughinvestigativemeans, trooperslearned thestolenSilveradowastrackingat aresidenceon PowellFarmRoad inFrankford.Troop4trooperswentto theresidenceandlocatedthestolen Silveradointhedriveway. Troopersthenmadecontactwith thehome’soccupant,identifiedas
servedinVietnam,Bosnia,Iraqand OperationEnduringFreedom,saidhe “lostalotofsleep”duringhistours, “butitwaswellworthit.”
TomMaly,whoservedinthemilitarypoliceatFortsBraggandGordon, aswellastheEdgewoodArsenalin Maryland,saidhismilitaryexperience “helpedmereallygrowup,”havingenteredtheserviceasa“19-year-old lacrosseplayer,”andnotingthatitwas howhemethiswifeof55years, CatherineMaly.
ThomasPusey,42,andtookintocustodywithoutincident.Troopersfurther learnedPuseyhadallegedlytrespassed ontohisneighbor’spropertyandstolen theMiniCooper.Puseythenallegedly drovethestolenMiniCoopertoHertrichChevroletofDover,whereheleft theMiniCooperandallegedlystole theSilverado.
Duringtheinvestigationintothe stolenSilverado,troopersalsoidentified Puseyasthesuspectinarobberythat occurredonJuly5,around1:05p.m.,at theWalgreenslocatedat34960AtlanticAvenueinClarksville.TherobberyinvestigationrevealedPuseyhad allegedlygonebehindthepharmacy counterafterhewasunabletofillhis prescriptionandhadallegedlygrabbed
JohnSpina,whoservedatFort BelviorandFortIndiantownGap,recalledhisserviceashis“firstleadership experience,”andsaidwhathelearned duringthattime“helpedmelearnto dealwithawidevarietyoffolks.”
Butterworthsaidaftertheceremonythatthechurchmakesaspecial efforttorecognizeitsveteranswith specialprogramsonVeteran’sDay andMemorialDay,andshecredited BarbaraClairwithspearheadingthe efforttoputtogethertheQuiltsof
medications.Puseythenallegedlygot intoaphysicalaltercationwithtwo Walgreensemployeeswhowereattemptingtopreventhimfromtaking themedications.Puseyultimately droppedthemedicationsandfledfrom Walgreensinthestolentruck,police said.
PuseywastakentoTroop4,where hewaschargedwithRobbery2ndDegree(afelony),twofelonycountsof TheftofaMotorVehicle,Attempted toCommitTheft$1,500orGreater(a felony),twocountsofOffensiveTouching,DisorderlyConduct,Criminal Trespass1stDegree,CriminalTrespass 3rdDegreeandBreachofRelease.He wascommittedtoSussexCorrectional Institutionona$13,450cashbond.
Valorprogram. Formore informationonQuiltsof Valorortonominateaveteranforthe honor,visittheorganization’swebsite atwww.qovf.org.
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Editorial ViewPoint Whateverhappenedtoleavingonlyfootprints? Pickupafteryourselves.
Sincethedawnoftime,parentshaveattemptedtogetitthroughthe skullsoftheirchildrentopickupafterthemselves.“Grabthatwrapper.” “Throwthatnapkininthetrash.”“Pickupyourtoys.”
Andsincethedawnoftime,childrenhaveoftenrespondedwith sighs,eyerollsand,oftentimes,epichissyfitsthatresultinscreamingand crying—largelyfromtheparentswhenallissaidanddone.
Andiftheparentsaren’ttellingthekids,otheradultscanoftenbe foundconveyingthesamemessage.Teachershavetheirstudentsclean uptheirmesses.Coacheshaveplayerscleanoutdugoutsandlocker roomsandthesidelines.It’ssomethingthatapolitesocietyattemptsto passontofuturegenerationstomakesurewedon’tliveinadisgusting pileofwaste,andthatwetakesomepersonalprideinoursurroundings.
Butitseemsalotofpeople,includinganawfullotofadults,arenot followingthatlineofthought.
Lookatthedeplorablepilesoftrashfoundnexttomanyofourroads.
Orthegarbagestrewnacrossthebeachattheendofasummerday.Or bagsofdogwastejustleftonwalkingpaths.
It’sdisgusting,andit’sreprehensible.
Nobodyisaskinganybodytosplitanatom.Well,atleastnotinthis space.We’reaskingthatpeoplepickuptheirowngarbage.What’sthe oldsayingaboutthebeaches?Leaveonlyfootprints?Howhardisthisto understand?
And,look,weallknowthingshappeninlife.We’veallbeenoutand aboutatthebeachwhenthatwindstartskickingandawrapperflies awayfasterthanyoucanreact.Ithappens,andaboutallyoucandoat thatpointistrytomakeupforitbypickingupanotherpieceofgarbage ortwothatyouhappenupon.
However,filledgarbagebagsalongthesideofKentAvenue,orpiles oftrashlyingonthebeachoranykindofmessthatafunctioningadult shouldknowbetterthantoleavebehindisnotamistakeoranactof God.It’srude,disgustingandunexcused.Dobetter.
Longseasonwillfeaturelotsofhighsandlows Haveyoueverrepeatedlybangedyourheadagainstananvil, switchedovertobeltingoutshowtuneswhileparadingthroughyour house,beforecollapsingonthefloorandcurlingintothefetalpositionuntilyouleapupandtrytoteachyourdogtodancethe Macarena?
That’skindofwhatit’sliketobeabaseballfanallsummer.
It’sanemotionalrollercoaster,asajourneyof162regular-season gamesseeseventheworstofteamsdisplay temporarymomentsofbrilliance,whilethe league’sbestorganizationscanoftenresemble...what’ssomethingthat’sgrossand smellyanduseless,andmakesamockeryof itselfonadailybasis?
Congress.Sometimes,theyplaylike Congress.
Point of No Return Darin J. McCann
exampleof“TheBaseballGods”puttingtheirfingerontheproverbialscaleandtiltingthedecisiononewayoranother.Itisgetting molly-whoppedbyanopponentwho,onpaper,hasnobusinesseven offeringacompetitivegame.Butthat’sbaseball.
LegendaryOriolesManagerEarlWeaveroncefamouslysaid thatmomentumisonlyasgoodasthenextday’sstartingpitcher— meaningthatateamcanbeplayingasgoodorasbadasitpossibly can,butthepitcherswilloftenhavethe mosttosayabouthowthegamewillgoon anygivenday.Ahorribleteamhasaperfectlygoodchancetobeatatitlecontender iftheirpitcherhappenstospintheballalittlebetterthatday.
TakemybelovedBaltimoreOrioles,for instance.Untilthelasttwoyearsorso,theOrioleshavelargely playedtheroleofchumforthebetterorganizationstofeedoff,for muchofthelast,say,threedecades.Oh,therehavebeenafewnice seasonsmixedinthereonoccasionthatprovidedafewsmilesanda whisperofhope,butmostyearshaveseentheOriolesbasically eliminatedfromcontentionaroundthetimeoftheirannual“June Swoon.”
However,thesepastfewseasonshavefeltdifferent.Theteamhas stockpiledyoungtalentthatcontinuestogetbetterintheMajor Leagues,andtheyhaveactually—andIbelieveIsaythiswitha levelhead—beenviewedasalegitimateWorldSeriescontender thelasttwoyears.AsofWednesdaymorning,theOrioleshelda three-gameleadoverthesecond-placeNewYorkYankeesinthe ultra-competitiveALEast,andareahalf-gamebehindCleveland forthebestrecordintheAmericanLeague.
So,yeah,it’snotjusttheorange-and-blackKool-AidI’mdrinking.Theyareobjectivelygood.
Buteventhen,withatalentedyoungteamthatplayswithconfidenceandenergy,therearenightsthatseethemgetabsolutelydogwalkedbyopponents.RememberhowIjustgaveyouthestandings asofWednesdaymorning?Rememberhowthatmademypoint abouttheOriolesbeingagoodteam?
Well,thenightbeforesawthe57-33Oriolesgettrouncedon theirhomefieldbythe42-49ChicagoCubsbyascoreof9-2. That’snot“lettingoneslip”againstanovermatchedfoe.It’snotan
WanttoguesshowtheOrioles’starting pitcherfaredTuesdaynight?Didyouever see“Titanic”?Kindoflikethat—only drier,andwithmorehomeruns.
Butbaseball,likelife,isfilledwithpeaksandvalleys.Wetrynot togettoohighortoolow,whilebalancingthenotionthatthevery essenceoflifeorsportsfandomisfoundinthoseexperiences.
So,yes,Icompletelyunderstandthatthe9-2shellackingwasjust oneof162resultsoverthecourseoftheseason,andeverysingleone ofmylogiccellstellsmethatnobodyisevergoingtogo162-0and thatthesethingshappenfromtimetotime.Itmakessense.Every bitofit.
ButIstillwantedtoripouttherestofmyhairandscreamtothe heavensindisgustasIwatchedCubafterCubcrosshomeplatelike theywerepartofacongaline.IdisgustedlyturneditoffsoI wouldn’thavetosubjectmyselftomoreemotionaltrauma,onlyto findmyselfcheckingouttheprogressofmygameonmyphone.
“They’llturnthisaround,”Iwastellingmyself.“They’retoo goodforthis.”
Onlytheydidn’t.Athree-runblasttoextendtheleadfor ChicagoledmetocheckoutwhatwashappeningonSharkWeek. “Perfect,”Ithought.ThiswilltakemymindoffthatOriolesdebacle.
AndasIwatchedadiverlowerhimselfintoshark-infestedwaters,IkeptthinkingabouthowhewasliketheOriolesonthisTuesdayevening—amereplaythingforafiercerandmoredangerous... ButIdigress.
It’salongseason,andtherewillbehighsandlowsalongtheway. Thatbeingsaid,it’salittleeasiertotakethehighs.
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GuestColumn OceanView’scelebrationleadstohistorystudy ByLeslieMilk SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
WhenItoldfriendsinMaryland thatIwasgoingtoa135thbirthday partyfortheTownofOceanView,Del., theyweresurprised.
A135thbirthday?Notacentennial. Notaparticularlynotableanniversary.
IadmitthatIwassurprised,too.But nowIunderstand.
OceanViewisold.And,whetheryou areatownorahuman,whenyouare old,yougettocelebrateanyyearyou please.
OceanViewhasbeenmockedbecausemostofuswholiveherecannot seetheocean.But,celebratingthetown’s history,welearnedthat,inthe19thcentury,someofoneofthetown’searly familiesdidseetheoceanfromtheir second-storywindows.
Icouldpointouttherearecommuni-
tiesnearOceanViewwith“beach”in theirnameswheretheonlysandcomes frombetweenthetoesofvisiting tourists.Butthatwouldbepetty. Backtocelebratingthehistoryof OceanView…
Thetownwasamodelforrecognizingthecontributionsofprominent women.
In1822,thepostofficewasestablished,andoneoftheearlypostmasters wasapostmistress.Shehadamillinery shopintheback.
In1923,itwasoneCecileLong Steelewhoraisedherfirstflockof broiler-fryerchickensforcommercial consumption,establishingOceanView asthebirthplaceofthecommercial broilerindustry.AccordingtotheTown’s website,thisisDelaware’sNo.1agriculturalenterprise.TheOceanViewtown sealactuallyboastsachickeninaprominentposition.Takethat,FrankPerdue!
Town of Ocean View Classic Movie Theme Night However,theofficialbirdofthe TownofOceanViewisnotachicken.It isthepurplemarten.Thereasonforthis selectionislostintheannalsoftime. DidImentionthatOceanViewisold?
AccordingtoDelawarearchives,in the1880s,theOceanViewTownCouncilwasgiven“thepowertodefineand fixtheboundariesofstreets,aswellas openingnewstreets,regulateandmake guttersandtheplacegutterstones,direct thegravelingoffootpathsandregulate theirwidth,preventobstructionsinthe streets,preventanimalsfromrunningat largeinthestreet,preventnuisances, suppressriotousandnoisyassemblages, preventgatheringswhichpreventthe freeuseofthestreets,preservethe healthoftheTown,proscribebuilding linesonlots,regulatetheconstruction andrepairofchimneys,regulatethe storageofgunpowderandothercombustiblematerial,suppressbonfiresand
thesettingoffoffirecrackers,andtoregulatethekeepingofdogsandprovide fortheregistrationofsame.” Mostofthesecouncilpowersno longerapply,whichmightexplainwhy chimneysandgutterstonesarenowunregulatedinthetown.Butwestillhave adearthofriotousandnoisyassemblages.Nobodygetsdrunkonour boardwalk.
OceanViewwasawell-established townbuiltaroundHall’sgeneralstore whentheupstartBethanycommunity sprungup.EarlyBethanyresidentsreliedonOceanViewforalloftheirprovisions.AndifyoucountHocker’sand Giant—whichistechnicallyinMillvillebutcanstillbeconsideredpartof theOceanViewarea—Bethanyresidentsarestillflockingtoourneighborhood.
So,happybelatedbirthday,Ocean View—135wasaverygoodyear.
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Letters Readeroffersthoughts ofVickieYork Editor:
Thankyouforyourkindcolumn notingthepassingofVickieYork.
Vickiewasourneighborandfriend fordecades.Shewastheultimateprofessional,andagenerousandkindpersonwholovedhertownandherfriends andherclients.Shewillbegreatly missedbysomany.
Shewasgenerouswithlocalcharities butgeneroustoherfriendswithher kindnesstosomany.Shewillbegreatly missedandleftusalltoosoon.
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Readerthankful forMyEyeDoctor Editor:
Justashortnoteofthankstothe incrediblestaffatMyEyeDoctorand DelawareEyeSpecialists.Lastweek,I hadaneyeinfectionthatspread quickly,andIrequiredhospitalcare. Thestafffrombothofficesresponded withcompassion,accuracyandefficiency.
Residentsofthisareaareveryfortunatetohavethisinvaluableresource availabletous.Becauseoftheirswift actions,theypotentiallysavedvision inmylefteyeandhelpedmetoavoid surgery.
MydeepestthanksandappreciationtothecaringprofessionalsatMy
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Theentirestaff[oftheCoastal Point]doesindeeddoagreatjob,and I’vebeenaDarinfanforyearsand years.Hiseditorialsarethought-provoking,amusing,insightful,andmy firstreadwhenIgetthepaper.
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Whataresomeofthemostcommonand costlydefectsfoundduringahomeinspection? Ihavefoundthatwateris themostcommonrootcause ofcostlydefects.Mostoften duetodeferredmaintenance, theyarecompletelyavoidable. Forexample,werecentlyconductedaninspectionandobservedloose,sagginggutters withdownspoutsthatdischargedatthefoundation.The cascadingwaterendedupinthecrawlspace,which createdaperfectenvironmentformicrobiological growthandtermites.Thetermiteshadcaused structuraldamagealongthesillplateandtoseveraljoistsalongtheperimeterofthehome.
Othercommonproblemsarelooseleakingtoiletsandmissinggroutinshowers.Wehadahome withsomestructuralsettlement.Severaldoors werenotclosing,theframeswerenolongersquare, andwallswerecracked.Wediscoveredthatthe culpritswerethelooseleakingtoiletandmissing groutinthetub/showerstall,aswefoundactive waterdamagebelowtheseareas.
Myfavoritediscoverywasthesumppumpdischargepipethat“someone”movedoutoftheway formowingandre-directedintothecrawlspace ventilationwell.Iremovedtheaccesscovertothe crawlspaceandfoundthatitwasfilledseveralfeet highofwaterandwasnowaswimmingpool.I suggestedano-divingsign.(Kidding!)
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Defectiveroofingmaterialsareanothercostly issue.Theroofmaylookfinefromtheground,but acloserlookcanrevealnumeroussignsthatthe roofisfailing.Thereareafewmanufacturersthat produceddefectiveshinglesfromthemid-1990s tomid-2000s,resultinginclass-actionlawsuits.
Somesignsoffailingshinglesarespidercracking,granuleloss,andtabsthatarebrittleandare nolongerwell-adhered.Ifweobservearoofwith thesesymptoms,werecommendhavingaroofing professionalcalledtofurtherevaluateandprovide estimatesforreplacement.Acomprehensivehome inspectionreportcanhelpprepareyouforthepotentialofcostlyrepairsinthefutureaswell.
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Structuralissuesgenerallycanbeidentifiedin anatticorcrawlspace.Thestructuralelementsofa homearethefoundation,crawlspace,slaborbasement,framing,roofandwalls.Sometimesduring constructionorrenovation,rafters,trussesorjoists canbeimproperlycutorshoredup.Naturaldisasters,poorconstruction,drainageandsettlingcan alsocausestructuralissues.Intheseinstances,itis recommendedtoconsultwithastructuralengineer toensurethatthehomeisstructurallysoundand thatanengineer’ssealcanbeobtainedforresale.
Inaddition,roofissuescanbecostlytorepair. Thiscouldinvolvearoofattheendofitslife, shinglesthathaveloosenedorarebroken,exposed nailheads,incorrectflashing,ordry-rottedrubber bootsaroundthechimneyandventpipes.Some roofingcompaniesoffer30-yearwarranties.Havingadetailedhomeinspectioncanhelpidentify structuralandroofissues,whichcanhelpeducate thehomebuyeronpotentialcostlyrepairs.
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DelawareHospiceearnsGoldSealofApproval DelawareHospicehasearnedThe JointCommission’sGoldSealofApprovalforHomeCareAccreditation acrossallfiveofitshospicelocationsin DelawareandPennsylvaniabydemonstratingcontinuouscompliancewith performancestandards,theorganization announcedthisweek.
“ThisprestigiousGoldSealsymbolizesacommitmenttosafe,high-quality patientcare.”
Furthermore,DelawarePalliative,a subsidiaryofDelawareHospice,has achievedJointCommissioncertification as acommunity-basedpalliativecare provider,markingasignificantmilestoneasthefirstorganizationin Delawaretoreceivethishonor,they noted.
InApril2024,DelawareHospice andDelawarePalliativeunderwent
comprehensive,unannouncedonsite evaluations.JointCommissionreviewers assessedtheircompliancewithHome CareAccreditationstandardsandthe newCommunity-BasedPalliativeCare Certificationstandardsacrossvarious departments,includingClinical, HumanResources,MedicalRecords, AdministrationandInformationTechnology.
AchievingtheCommunity-Based PalliativeCarecertificationrequiredthe organizationtoalsodemonstrateexceptionalpalliativecareservicestopatients andtheirfamiliesintheirhomes,they said.
DesignatedbytheCentersfor Medicare&MedicaidServices(CMS) asanapprovedaccreditorforhome healthandhospiceagencies,TheJoint Commission’sstandardsarecraftedin
collaborationwithhealthcareprofessionals,measurementexpertsandpatients.Thestandards,groundedin scientificliteratureandexpertconsensus,aidhealthcareorganizationsin measuring,assessingandenhancing performance.Thereviewprocessalso includedonsiteobservationsandinterviews.
“Asahealthcareaccreditor,TheJoint Commissionworkswithhealthcareorganizationsacrosscaresettingstoinspireasaferandhigherqualityofcare that ismoreequitableandcompassionate,”saidKenGrubbs,DNP,MBA,RN, executivevicepresidentofaccreditation andcertificationoperationsandchief nursingofficerforTheJointCommission.“Throughcollaboratingoninnovativesolutionsandevidence-based resourcesandtools,TheJointCommis-
sionhelpsdriveimprovementwhile 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.
Beebeannounces scholarshipwinners LeadersfromtheMargaretH. RollinsSchoolofNursingatBeebe Healthcarethisweekannouncedthat twostudentshavebeennamedasrecipientsoftheDr.MansourSaberiScholarshipfor2024.
LoganClark,aseniorfromSelbyville,andJadaSales-Morales,afirstyearnursingstudentfromMilford,are thisyear’swinners.Thescholarshipis awardedeachyeartonursingstudents ingoodacademicstanding,whoreside inSussexCounty,andwhoplantoseek employmentopportunitiesatBeebe Healthcarefollowinggraduation.
TheDr.MansourSaberiScholarship wasinitiatedbyShirinSaberi,inmemoryofherhusband,Mansour,afterhis passing.Dr.Saberiwasboard-certified ininternalmedicine,aswellasendocrinologyandmetabolism.Heserved aschairmanoftheDepartmentof MedicineatBeebeHealthcarefrom 1976to2006.Mrs.Saberi,herdaughter SadafSaberi,andhergrandchildren, EmilyandCameronOrtiz, presented thescholarshipawardstothisyear’s winners.
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afteradayandnightoffantasticIndependenceDaycelebrations,Jonandhis ableteamwereonthebeachat5a.m. onJuly5,emptyingalltheoverflowing publictrashcansandlitteronthebeach andonOceanDrive.
Jonandhisteamdoagreatjobof keepingSouthBethanyas“TheBest LittleBeach”inDelaware. BillTinklepaugh SouthBethany
Itseemslikejustaboutanythingispossiblewhenyougreettherisingofthesunattheocean.
100 year history of chicken farming. A behind-the-scenes look at hardworking chicken farmers, many of whom are employing innovative processes to minimize the impact on the water, land, and air over the last 100 years. Over 400 photos.
This manual is structured much like an illustrated dictionary in alphabetical order, an easy reference for school or club projects, or just plain interest in chickens on Delmarva. It is packed with scienti c/agricultural terms and drawings, and historical facts.
All about the chicken industry. Each page of the alphabet includes a full-color page on the left and a line drawing on the right that can be colored in by the reader. Each page also has the text in English and Spanish to help readers learn a new language as they read.
100WWCSDmakes$11,500donationtoFSAF OnThursday,June20,membersof 100WomenWhoCareSouthern Delaware(100WWCSD)gatheredin frontofStillwaterPond,onthe groundsofUnitarianUniversalistsof SouthernDelaware,topresentan awardof$11,500toFirstStateAbortionFund(FSAF).Boardmember RebeccaLowewastheretoacceptthe award.
“TheFirstStateAbortionFundis astatewide,volunteer-poweredprogramrootedinacommitmenttoreproductivejustice.Theirmissionis breakingdownfinancialbarriersand increasingabortionaccessforallpeople.”FundsraisedprovidefinancialassistancetoDelawarepatientswhocall theirphonelineseekingfinancialsupport.Thefundalsoprovidesreferrals tootherservicesasneeded.
Speakingontheimportanceofthe awardandthemissionof FSAF,SarahStowens,boardpresident,said,“Affordabilityisoneofthe biggestbarrierstoabortionaccessin Delaware.Theaverageabortioncost isabout$515.FormanyDelawareans, thatcanbeaprohibitivelylargesum ofmoneytocomeupwithonashort timeline—particularlyforthosewho havemedicalcomplications,which cansignificantlydriveupthecostof
BethanyBeachPatrol usingSafeBeachDay infositethisseason TheBethanyBeachPatrolisnow usingthedigitalplatform,Watchtower, toassistwithdailyoperations.
ThroughtheSafeBeachDayweb page,thebeachpatrolwillaimtoreduce potentialhazardsbyofferingfreeaccess tobroadcastscontainingsurfconditions, stormactivityandsafetyconcerns.The datawillbederivedfromWatchtower, NOAAandothertrustedsources.The sitewillalsoidentifylifeguardstandlocationsandotherTown-relatedinformation.
Bethany’sistheonlyDelawarebeach patrolusingSafeBeachDay.Theyjoin California,Florida,Hawaii,SouthCarolina,NorthCarolina,Virginiaand NewJerseyastheonlycoastalstates broadcastingdaily,up-to-the-minute oceanconditionsandbeachsafetyupdates.
Fordetails,visithttps://safebeachday.com/bethany-beach/.
care.
“Wesincerelythankthe100 WomenWhoCareofSouthern Delawareforhelpingourorganizationempowerwomenandfamilies acrosstheFirstStatewhenitcomes totheirreproductivefreedom.”
Thefigureisthelargestamount raisedandawardedtodatefromthe growinggroupoflocalwomen.
Speakingonbehalfof100 WWCSD,JoanneSaltzbergsaid, “Ourmembersunderstandthatrights withoutequalaccessarerightsdenied.Thisdonationputsourmoney whereourvaluesareandwillhelp manySussexwomenwithlimitedresourcesgetthereproductivehealthcaretheywantandneed.”
Thisisthe13throundofgiving for100WWCSD,formedin2021, andbringsthetotalofcombineddonationstomorethan$180,000. Memberscommittodonating$100 everythreemonths.Atquarterly luncheons,threemembersareselected tomakeapitchfortheirfavoritelocal non-profit,andthevotingthatfollowsdeterminestherecipientforthat roundofgiving.Thenextluncheon meetingwillbeheldSept.27.
Nowatmorethan100womenand goingfor200,thegroupisinviting
strom,KarinWestermann,LisaSoens,KayCreech,RebeccaLowe,GailGormley, AliceCaseygatheredforthecheck-passing.
womenwhocaretoattendthelunch, learnabouttheworkbeingdoneby non-profitsinSouthernDelaware communitiesandbeapartofincreasingtheirimpact.
Formoreinformation,gotoFacebookfor100WomenWhoCare SouthernDelaware,or email100womencaresd@gmail.com.
Obituaries JohnClaytonDickIII,36
JohnClaytonDickIII,36,of Frankford,Del.,diedFriday,June28, 2024.HewasborninBaltimore, Md.,sonofJohnDickJr.andJoan FryeofFrankford.
HehadworkedforPaneraBread andlovednature,basketball,boxing, kickboxing,martialartsandfishing.
ValleySPCA,GeorgetownCampus, 22918DupontBlvd.,Georgetown, DE19947.Condolencesmaybesent byvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
Dickwillbejoininghismom mom,poppopandJohnpopin heaven,alongwithmanyotherloved ones.Inadditiontohisparents,heis survivedbyhispaternalgrandmother,MarjorieDick;twobrothers, ChristopherA.Fryeandhiswife, Courtney,ofCambridge,Md.,and TylerM.DickofFrankford,Del.; niece,RebeccaFrye;nephews,Chris FryeJr.andConnorJones;uncles, JeffDick,RussellFrye,RickFrye andhiswife,Sue;aunts,JoniPaxton andherhusband,Darrin,andKathy Verretteandherhusband,Gerald; andmanycousins.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onThursdayJuly11,2024,at Bishop-HastingsFuneralHomein Selbyville,Del.,wherefamilyand friendsmayvisitanhourbefore. BurialwillbeinBethelCemeteryin Willards,Md.Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybemadetoBrandywine
Elizabeth‘Liz’Hickman,91 Abelovedmother,grandmother, auntanddevotedChristian,Elizabeth“Liz”Hickman,91,passed peacefullyinherhomeonSaturday, June22,2024.Shewasbornathome inRoxana,Del.,onFeb.21,1933,to herparents,HarryAlvinGodwinJr. andLaviniaCatherine(Bunting) Godwin.
Throughouther91yearsoflife, Hickmantouchedtheheartsof many,includingherhusband,Wilson,towhomshewasmarriedfor53 years,separatedonlyindeath.Togethertheyownedseveralsuccessful businessventures,includingbuilding Mason-DixonMotelinFenwickIsland,Del.,locatedjust400feetfrom thehistoricTranspeninsular(MasonDixon)Line.Builtin1950,itwas oneofthefirstmotelslocatedinthe beachfrontcommunity.Afterafew yearsofrunningthemotel,theysold ittoherparents,HarryandLavinia, whocontinuedtoownandmanageit forseveralyearsthereafter.
Afterbecomingalicensedbeautician,Hickmanopenedabeautyshop inFenwickIsland.Meanwhile,she alsohelpedherhusbandmanage ownershipofseveralAmocoservice stationsthroughoutthebeachcommunitiesofRehobothBeach,Del., FenwickIsland,andOceanCity,Md. Uponsellingthebeautyshop,she openedDurene’sApparel,awomen’s clothingstorelocatedinNorth OceanCity,Md.Later,whenthe ideaofretirementhit,LizandWilsonHickmanmovedtoSebastian, Fla.,toaretirementcommunity. WhilelivinginSebastian,they openedtheBarefootPeddler,aHallmarkGift&CardShop,bicycle shopandcommunitypostoffice. Afterafewyearsthere,theydecided toretireagain,andtheymovedto Tallahassee,Fla.,tobeclosertotheir daughterandgranddaughter.They spenttheirsummersinBishopville, Md.,wheretheyhelpedWilson Hickman’sbrotherDarwinHickman andsister-in-lawElizabethmanage theBaliHiRVParkinSt.Martin’s Neck,Md.Afternotreallyretiring thefirstfewtries,theyfinallyretired andcontinuedtolivefulltimeinTal-
WELCOMEOUR NEWRESIDENTS PhilandeBissengNtock,MD
Hometown: Cameroon&Miami,FL
MedicalSchool: St.George‘sUniversitySchool of Medicine in Grenada
Hometown: Fishersville,VA
GiannaGrogan,DO
MedicalSchool: EdwardViaCollegeof OsteopathicMedicine, VirginiaCampus
R.RandallRollinsCenter for MedicalEducation
ElsaTabrez,MD Hometown: Orlando,FL
BeebeHealthcareandtheR.RandallRollinsCenterforMedicalEducationare proudtointroduceournewestclassofresidentphysicianstoourFamilyMedicine Residencyprogram. ispromisinggroupofmedicalprofessionalsrepresentthe futureofhealthcareinSussexCountyandanothermilestoneinBeebe’sproud 108-yearhistory—helpingtopavethewayforevengreateraccesstotalentedand compassionatephysicianstocareforpeopleinthediversecommunitiesweserve.
MedicalSchool: American UniversityofIntegrative Sciences School of MedicineinBarbados
DorothyVosik,DO
Hometown: Milton,DE
MedicalSchool: PhiladelphiaCollegeof OsteopathicMedicine
Learn moreabout our FamilyMedicine Residencyprogram
MERRtoholdAnnualDolphinCountonJuly20 TheMarineEducation,Research& RehabilitationInstituteInc.(MERR) willholditsAnnualDolphinCounton Saturday,July20,from9to11a.m.Volunteerswillbestationedatpre-designatedobservationpointsfromFenwick IslandtoWoodlandBeach.Results fromthiscountwillhelptodetermine populationstabilityinAtlanticbottlenosedolphinsinthisregion.
Formoreinformation,ortovolunteerforthecount,contacttheMERR Institute at(302)410-8700ore-mail merrinstitute@gmail.com.
MERRisa501(c)(3)organization dedicatedtotheconservationofmarine mammalsandseaturtlesandtheirhabitat.MERRprovidesrescueandresponseforstrandedmarineanimalsthat occurthroughoutthestateofDelaware.
CoastalPointphotos•Submitted DolphinswillbecountedonSaturday, July20,from9to11a.m.Thecountwill helptodeterminethedolphinpopulation stability.
DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jenningsannouncedthisweekthat StateProsecutorDanLoganwill succeedAlexMacklerastheDepartmentofJustice’sChiefDeputyAttorneyGeneral.Mackler,whohas servedasCDAGformorethanfive years,willserveascounselonPresidentJoeBiden’sre-electioncampaign.
MacklerjoinedtheDOJas CDAGinMay2019afterservingon activedutyfortheU.S.Army.DuringhistenureattheDOJ,Mackler wasrecognizedasoneofDelaware’s mostinfluentialattorneysandplayed aroleinpassingJennings’majorpolicypriorities,includingastatewide body-worncameraprogram;landmarkgunsafetylegislation,including Delaware’srecentpermittopurchase law;andtheestablishmentandexpansionoftheDOJ’sDivisionof CivilRights&PublicTrust.
Hehasalsobeenafigureinmajor legalbattlesandsettlementagreementsunderJennings’tenure,helpingtosecureroughlya quarter-billiondollarsinopioidsettlements,aswellasalandmark$75 millionenvironmentalsettlement overPFAScontamination.ThroughouthistimeattheDOJ,Mackler continuedtoserveintheU.S.Army Reserves.
LoganhasservedasstateprosecutorsinceFebruary2023,overseeing theDOJ’slargestdivision.Loganhas presidedoverareorganizationofthe Division’sUnitstofocusmorespecializedattentiononhomicides,domesticviolenceandprosecutor development.Pr iortohisworkas stateprosecutor,Loganservedfor sevenyearsasthedirectorofprogramsfortheU.S.Attorney’sOffice (USAO)inDelaware,whereheoversawtheUSAO’spreventionand reentryeffortswhilemaintaininga fullcriminalcaseload.
From2007to2016,Loganwasa prosecutorwiththeDelawareDOJ, risingfromanassistantattorneygeneraltobecomethefirstunitheadof theCrimeStrategiesUnit(which laterbecametheCommunityEngagementUnitunderJennings,and recentlymergedwiththeMisdemeanorTrialUnittobecomethe CommunityJusticeUnit).Loganwas alsoinvolvedinthedepartment’s criminalnuisanceabatementefforts andprosecutednumerousfelonytrialsandservedastheassistantunit headfortheWilmingtonunit.Heis agraduateofSalesianumSchool,the UniversityofTennessee(BA)and LouisianaStateUniversitySchoolof Law(JD).
Jenningshasalsoannouncedthat NewCastleCountyProsecutorAbby RodgerswillsucceedLoganasthe DOJ’snextstateprosecutor.Aschief
countyprosecutor,Rodgersoversaw theCriminalDivision’slargeststaff cohortandlargestcaseload,directly supervisingmanyofDelaware’smost seriousfelonyprosecutions.Rodgers previouslyledtheDOJ’sFamilyDivisionforsixyears.Shealsospent fouryearsasCommanderofthe ChildPredatorTaskForce,along withassignmentsintheRapeUnit, DomesticViolenceUnit,Felony TrialUnitandMisdemeanorTrial Unit.
Rodgers’legacyincludespioneeringworkonhumantrafficking.She championedDelaware’sfirsthuman traffickinglawsandtheformationof theDOJ’sfirstHumanTrafficking Unit,whichshehasledsinceJanuary 2022.Rodgershasalsoworkedin privatepractice,asanadjunctprofes-
soratDelawareLawSchoolandthe UniversityofDelaware,andasavolunteerwithseveralnonprofits,includingserviceastheformer presidentofPreventChildAbuse Delaware.SheisagraduateofUrsulineAcademy,GettysburgCollege (BA)andtheCharlesWidgerSchool ofLawatVillanovaUniversity(JD).
RodgerswillbesucceededasNew CastleCountyProsecutorbyDeputy AttorneyGeneralTimMaguire,who currentlyservesasunitheadforthe FelonyScreeningUnit.Maguirefirst joinedtheDOJasasummerlaw clerkbeforeacceptingafull-time rolein2013.Hehaspreviously servedinleadershiprolesasheadof theMisdemeanorTrialUnit(20192020)andtheNewCastleCounty FelonyTrialUnit(2020-2023),and
hasadditionaltrialexperienceinthe WilmingtonandViolentCriminal EnterpriseUnits,whichhandlesome oftheDOJ’smostcomplexcriminal cases.HeisagraduateofChristiana HighSchool,theUniversityof Delaware(BS)andDelawareLaw SchoolatWidenerUniversity(JD).
“It’simpossibletooverstatehow muchAlexhasdonetohelp Delawareans,”saidJennings.“Hewill besorelymissed,butthistransition ismadefareasierbyhisleadershipin developingadeepbenchofstrong leadersintheDOJ.Dan,Abbyand Timareallprovenleaderswhohave dedicatedtheirlivestopublicservice. I’mhonoredtoworkwiththem,and gratefulthatallofthemhaveagreed totakeongreaterresponsibilityon behalfofourState.”
Guilfoilcelebratessecondprintingof‘ChickensonDelmarva’ LocalauthorJoanneK.Guilfoilof Selbyvillerecentlyreceivedashipment ofthesecondprintingofherbook aboutchickensonDelmarva,“ChickensonDelmarva:100YearsofBackyardFlocks,FarmsandFriends.”
Thebookretailsfor$45,andis availableonherwebsite,atshorebooksllc.com,andattheArtLeagueof OceanCity,BethanyBeachBooks, BrowseaboutBooksinRehoboth Beach,GreyhoundinBerlin,Md., Hall’sStoreattheHistoricVillagein OceanView,theLifeSavingStation Museum inOceanCityandPatti’s HallmarkShopinMillville.
MountaireFarmsdonates chickenbookstoIRSD
InearlyMarchof2024,ZachEvans, seniorMountaireCaresmanager,worked withGuilfoiltocoordinatethedonationof 15second-editionbookstotheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictinSelbyville.Renee Jerns,secondarycoordinatorfortheIRSD, acceptedthebooksonbehalfofthedistrict. GuilfoilandJernsbegandiscussingabook donationin2023tosupporttheAgricultureEducationprogram.
Evanssaid,“Welovethisinitiativeand thechancetosupportIRSD.WearegratefulthatJoanneishelpingtosharethehistoryofagriculturethroughouttheregion.”
ZachEvans,JoanneGuilfoilandPamJernsposeforaphotowithGuilfoil’s,‘ChickensonDelmarva’book.
NanticokeIndianAssociationtohold46thannualpowwowSept.7-8 “Inthepowwowcirclewecelebrate lifeandhonorabledeedsforboththe livingandthosewhohavepassedon. We’retaughtthatbyhonoringindividualsweencouragethenextgenerationto embracetheunlimitedpossibilitiesof theworld,”NanticokeIndianAssociationrepresentativessaidthisweekin announcingtheir46thannualpowwow, setforSept.7-8.
Thisyear’spowwowwillfeatureauthenticnativecrafts,clothing,jewelry, booksandcommemorativeitemsofthe NanticokeTribethatwillbeavailable forpurchasethroughouttheweekend, aswellasNativeAmericanfoodand softdrinks.
Oneofthedancesattendeesmight observethisyearatthepowwowisthe GrassDance.
“Itisbelievedtohaveoriginated withtheOmahaTribe.Allstoriesofthe dancepointtothedanceasceremonial. IntheSouth,sometribesbelieveitwas connectedtoawarriorsocietyandthat scalpsweretiedtothedancers’clothing tocelebratevictoryinbattle.TheGrass Dance,tothenortherntribes,isbelievedtobeablessingceremonyfornew ground.
“Thedancerswouldtramplethe grassdowninpreparationforavillage andgrasswastiedtothedancer.Asthe dancermoves,thefringeattachedtohis regaliaswaysasiftosimulatethenaturalmovementoftallprairiegrass.The danceissaidtorepresentthebalanceof life.Thedancermustperformthesame moveoneithertherightorleft.The dancer’sregaliaiscoveredwithyarnand ribbonsthatswayshowinglotsofcolor.”
Morethan30NativeAmerican craftsandfoodvendorswillbeopen from10a.m.to7p.m.onSaturdayand Sunday.
Attheendofeachday,whenthe drummersanddancershavegonefor
CoastalPoint•Filephoto Adancermakeshisway‘roundthe dancecircleatapastNanticokeIndian Powwow.
restandrelaxationwithfriends,visitors totheNanticokePowwowcangoaway witharmsfilledwithbeautifulcrafts, camerasfilledwithpicturesandmemoriesofgrace,color,dance,soundand smiles.
TheeventtakesplaceatHudson Fields,30045EagleCrestRoad,Milton.
Sponsorswhoarehelpingtomake thisyear’spowwowasuccessincludes: BeebeHealthcare,CarlM.Freeman Foundation,ChuckHallInsurance, CommunityBank,DelawareCoalition AgainstDomesticViolence,Delaware Historical&CulturalAffairs,M&T Bank,PNCBank,RoyalFarms,Short’s Marine,SPIPharmaInc.andtheSussexCountyCouncil,alongwithmany othersponsorsofadsforthePowwow Book.TheNanticokeIndianAssociationisacceptingfurthercontributions to theevent.Call(302)945-3400or emailinfo@nanticokeindians.orgfor moreinformation.
Formoreinformationonthepowwow,calltheNanticokeIndianCenter at(302)945-3400,theNanticokeIndianMuseumat(302)945-7022,oremailinfo@nanticokeindians.org.Those whowishtovolunteertohelpmakethis year’spowwowasuccesscanvisit www.signupgeniusforthescheduleand positionsstillneeded.
SchoolofNursingscholarshipsawardedtosixlocalstudents SchoolofNursingscholarshipawardeesarepresentedwiththeirawards.Pictured,fromleft,are:BeebeMedicalFoundationExecutiveDirectorKayYoung,scholarshipwinnersNicholasVitella,AmandaBenson,LoganClark,RitaThompson,CarolineMaull andDestinyKlinger,andMHRSONProgramCoordinatorTracyBell.
BeebeHealthcareannouncethisweek thatsixnursingstudentshavebeen awardedMargaretH.RollinsSchoolof NursingScholarshipsfor2024. AmandaBensonandCarolineMaull,
bothofLewes,LoganClarkofSelbyville, DestinyKlingerofDover,andRita ThompsonandNicholasVitella,bothof Georgetown,werenamedthisyear’s scholarshiprecipients.
TheSchoolofNursingScholarshipis awardedtostudentsannuallyinthe amountof$1,000.Overtime,morethan 500donorshavecontributedtoBeebe MedicalFoundation’sGeneralScholarshipFundinsupportofBeebeHealthcare’snursingprogram.
TheMargaretH.RollinsSchoolof NursingatBeebeHealthcare,whichcelebratedits100thanniversaryin2021,is accreditedbytheAccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN) andisadesignatedCenterofExcellence inNursingEducationbytheNational LeagueforNursing(NLN).Thediploma inprofessionalnursingisawardedatthe completionofthecurriculum,qualifying graduatestobeeligiblefortheNational CouncilofStateBoardsofNursing NCLEXexamination,leadingtolicensureasaregisterednurse.Beebegraduates consistentlyhavethehighestNCLEX passratesinthestate.
Children’stheatreproductionof‘RobinHood’ontour TheDelmarvacountrysidethis summerwillbetransformedtoNottinghamForestasRobinHoodand hisMerryMentravelthehighways andbywaystodeliverawealthof laughstoaudiencesyoungandold.
TheRehobothSummerChildren’s Theatreproductionof“RobinHood” hitstheroadfromJuly17toAug.25, performinginlibraries,camps,parks andcommunitycenters,bringingthe theatertomorethan15different Delawarecommunities.The45minuteshowfeaturestwoprofessionalactorswhobringallthe characterstolife.
The“RobinHood”tourfeaturesa seriesofperformancesthatarefree andopentothepublic.Thatscheduleincludeslocalperformancesat theMillvilleBoardwalk(hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary),July17, 10:30a.m.;FreemanArtsPavilion, July20,10a.m.;SelbyvillePublicLibrary,July22,11a.m.;Georgetown Library,July2410a.m.;andMillsboroPublicLibrary,Aug.6,2:30 p.m.
EmilyWickandJedKrivitskyare RehobothSummerChildren’sTheatreactorsinresidencefor2024. Theycreatemorethan10characters in“RobinHood,”includingtheevil SheriffofNottingham,theminstrel
TheDeputy(JedKrivitsky)andtheSheriff(EmilyWick)aredisguisedasajesterand wizardtotrapRobinHood.
Alan-A-Dale,WillScarlettandavarietyofcobblers,merchantsand archers.
Thecompletescheduleisonline
atwww.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org .Moreinformationisavailableat (302)227-6766andrehobothchildrenstheatre@gmail.com.
FewickIslandholdsannualbonfire SouthBethanyBoatParadebringstoughcompetitiononthecanals ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
TheSouthBethanyBoatParade sailedthroughthecanalswithcreative “floats”andinnovativetributestoAmericanhistoryonJuly4at5p.m.Ofthe 25boatsnavigatingthetightcanalsin theparade,fourofthemwerefestooned inpinkwitha“Barbie”themeandwitha “Ken”driving.
Whilepartofthemovieculturezeitgeist,noneoftheBarbieboatscame homeaswinnersthisyear.
“Theboatparadereallypullsthe communitytogetherhere,”saidCarolyn Bell,SouthBethanyPropertyOwner’s Associationboardmemberandmostrecentpastpresident.“Theturnoutis amazingthisyearonallofourcanals. Peopleopenuptheirdocksandopen theirhomeslikeanopen-houseday,”she said.“It’spartofthespiritofourtownof SouthBethany.”
CathyTrzaskos,wholivesveryclose toJeffersonCreek,wherethe25pontoonsandpleasurecraftweremarshalling,agreed.
“Thisyear,it’smysonandmygrandchildrenoutonthecanals,andthey camefromAnnapolistodotheparade. Wewontwoyearsago,andwewantto keepthisfamilytraditiongoing.Thereis afunsenseofcompetitivespirithere, andthese25boatsreallyfillJefferson Creek.Wehaveagoodspottowatch theactionandmysonisconfidentinhis navigationabilities.”
“Itcanbehardonthesecanalsto navigatewithlotsofwindgusts,tight corners,anditcanbehardtoturntothe nextintersection,”shesaid.
JoePetitoandJanMinkwerethe leadjudges,andthey announcedtheresultsofthecompetitionthenextmorning,Sunday,July5,attownhall.
“Janistheunsungheroofourtown,” saidPetito.Heisthechairmanofthe SBPOA’sJulyBoatParadeteam.
“Thelastboatjustmadeitdownthe canalasthefirstboatinourparadewas navigatingtoturnback,”saidPetito. “Wetookbetsonwhetherornotthelast boatcouldmakeit.It’sreallyafairlysophisticatednavigationaleffortandparadecoordination.”
Thefirstboatintheparadewillnow benamedforthelateKentStephan,one oftheearliestpromotersoftheSouth BethanyBoatParade.Hiswidow, Bobbe,wasinthecraftastheyledthe
ASuperMariothemedboatmakesitswaythroughthecanalsinSouthBethanyfortheannualboatparade.
processionalthisyear.
“Wewillhavealwaysabannerhonoringhimthatwillbeplacedontheir boatorwhicheverboatleadstheway,” saidPetito.
Theboatwasalsolaterhonoredwith thefounder’sfleetaward.
TheMostPatrioticBoatawardwent totheSoulasFamily“forremembering tohonorthe80thanniversaryofDDay,”saidthejudge.StephenSoulasacceptedtheawardforhisfamilyatthe towneventonSunday.D-DaywasJune 6,1944,andtheSoulasteamhonored thoseinvolvedintheconflictatNormandy,whichinvolved5,000shipsfrom 12alliednations.
TheMostOriginalawardwentto theRoycefamilyfortheirMonopolythemedboat.Theyprovidedalongside thehulloftheirboatplacardsdesigned tomimicMonopolyrealestatecards, withthenamesofSouthBethanystreets andlocationsoneach one.TerryRoyce acceptedtheaward.
AnOctoberfestboatwithagiant
Bavarianpretzelposter,largesteinsof beerandvariousGerman-themedOctoberfestpeopleon-boardwasthemost enthusiasticboatteamintheparade. TheAndersonfamilytookhomethe prizeforthisoriginalconceptandparty atmosphere,andDaveandConnieAndersongratefullyaccepted.
TheFunniestBoatawardwaswonby thePhillipsfamily.Itwasn’treallyatrue pontoon,butrathermoreofaraftof constructionpalletsboundatopafloatingmenagerieof55-gallonplastic drums.Thewhole“watercraft”waspoweredbya5-horsepowertrollingmotor.
BrettPhillipssaidtheboatwouldbe christened,“TakingitEasy,”liketheEaglessong,orhewasalsotoyingwiththe nameMooringTies,becausethatis whathelpedholdthebarrelstogether.
“Iwilltrailerthisboatoutofhereand takeitbacktoRockville,Md.,”said Phillips.“Wedoneedtoreinforceita bit,andmaybeaddmorefloatation.I plantosellittosomebodyandperhaps takewhatwelearnedandmakeanother
one.”
SteveBell,CarolynBell’shusband, saidtheapparatuslookedmorelikea “redneckraft.”Hesaidhedidnotwish tooffendthePhillipsboysbutwondered ifthe5hpmotorpropulsionwould makeitallthewaydownthecanals.
Whenaskedwhereheagreedwith thisassessment,Phillipssaid,“Youjust hoponandprayitstaysafloat.”
JoeMormando,presidentofthe SBPOA,hadaboatwitha“Sesame Street”themethatwaspopularwith childrenbutnotaprize-winnerinthis year’scompetitiveboatparade.
TheBestinShowawardwentto MikeStevenson,whoropedhisfamily intoawesterntheme,called“South BethanyRodeo,andhadadingybehind hiscraftwithacowboytryingtolasso therestofthegroupwitharope.
“SBPOAdoesagreatjobonthis project,”saidCarolynBelloftheassociation.“Iamsohappyfortheboardand thejudgeswhomakeitallhappen.”
CoastalPoint•MikeSmith
TickledPink…Shoppingwitha Purposepresentedadonationof $625toLindaForte,community marketingrepresentativeforEastersealsDelaware&Maryland’sEasternShoreonMonday,July1.The donationrepresentsaportionof profitsfromtheshopforthemonth ofJuneperownersEliseLindsey’s andMichaelLoftus’commitmentto localareanon-profitsandcharities. Lindseywasjoinedbyoneofthe shop’s“retailtherapists,”Leslie Penkoff,forthepresentation.
“WearethrilledtodonateaportionofourprofitstoEasterseals.We hadnotheardofthemanyprograms thatsupportourcommunityuntilrecently,whenattendingaLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubluncheonwhere Lindagaveapresentationtothe group.WearethrilledtoshareaportionofourJuneprofitswiththem,” saidLindsey.
ThebusinesshasselectedFriends oftheSouthCoastalLibraryastheir Julynon-profit.
Since2021,TickledPinkof BethanyBeachhasdonatedmore than$26,000tolocalnonprofits.
EliseLindsey,left,andLesliePenkoff,center,ofTickledPinkpresenttheshop’sdonationtoEasterseals’LindaForte,right.
33246 Main St. Dagsboro, DE 19939
Crossword InlandBaysGarden Centerannounces Julyclasses TheInlandBaysGardenCenterthis weekannounceditsJulyclasses.
•IntegratedPestManagement(IPM), Saturday,July13,10a.m.tonoon,presentedbyScottFreedman—“Whatis eatingmygarden?Whatarethosespots ontheleaves?Whatisthatblackstuffon mytreebark?Becomeanexpertinidentifyingthedamagedonebyinsectsand otherdiseaseswhichimpactgardenson CoastalDelaware.Onceyouidentifythe culpritsthenuseIPMtoeliminatethem.
“IntegratedPestManagement(IPM) isaneffectiveandenvironmentallysensitiveapproachtopestmanagementthat reliesonacombinationofcommon-sense practices.IPMprogramsusecurrent, comprehensiveinformationonthelife cyclesofpestsandtheirinteractionwith theenvironment.Thisinformation,in combinationwithavailablepestcontrol methods,isusedtomanagepestdamage bythemosteconomicalmeans,andwith theleastpossiblehazardtopeople,property,andtheenvironment,”accordingto theEPA.
Freedmanhasabachelor’sdegreein urbanforestryfromPennsylvaniaState University.Hisworkexperienceincludes workinginthetreecareindustryasan ISA-certifiedarborist,constructionadministratorwithanaturalresources preservationcompany,managerofacommerciallandscapemaintenancecompany, andmostrecentlyasthegroundsand planthealthcarespecialistatMt.Cuba Center.
•MonarchButterflies,AKaleidoscope ofWonder,July20,10a.m.tonoon,presentedbyMichelleGarrettavolunteer docentandtourguideatDelaware BotanicGardens—“Thisclasswillintroducethemonarchbutterfly,atruly uniqueandmagnificentanimal,whose migratorybehaviorisunlikeanyotheron theplanet.Wewilldiscussthecurrent stateoftheAtlanticflywaymonarchmigration,contributingfactorsandwhatwe asconcernedconsumerscandotoimprovethehabitatforthemonarchs.
“TheclassisdedicatedtoMargaret Kimmel,the‘ButterflyLady,’whosetirelessworktopreserveandgrowthe monarchpopulationwillbeforustocontinue.Participantswillbeintroducedto theMonarchWeighStationProgram,an easywaytoberecognizedforyourindividualcontributiontoprovideasafehabitatformonarchbutterfliesinyourown backyard.”
Registrationcosts$10.Allparticipants receivea10percentdiscountonany plantstheypurchasethedayoftheclass. Registerat inlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.For furtherinformation,contactSandy Danielsatevents@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.TheInlandBayGardenCenter islocatedat38320MuddyNeckRoad, Frankford.
AGHBoardofTrustees appointsnewchair, corporationmembers AttheAGHCorporation’sannual meetinginJune,theAtlanticGeneral HospitalBoardofTrusteeselected DougCookasitsnewchairman.
Cook,whomostrecentlyservedas thevicechairfortheAGHBoardof Trustees,hasalsoservedonthefinance committeeforAtlanticGeneralHospitalandtheboardforAtlanticImmediCare.Heisalsoatrusteemember fortheLifeCrisisCenterandserveson theBoardofDirectorsoftheOcean CityGolfClub.
Cookisthechieflendingofficerand executivevicepresidentatCalvinB. TaylorBankingCompany.Heservedin theU.S.Armyforsixyearsandholdsa master’sdegreeinbusinessadministrationdegreefromSalisburyUniversity andabachelor’sdegreeinfinancefrom RegisUniversity.Cookandhiswife, Lisa,havetwosons,GarrettandAustin.
“Doughasdedicatedhistimeand energytoAtlanticGeneralHospital andHealthSystemformanyyears. We’rethrilledtowelcomehimaschair oftheBoardofTrustees,”saidDon Owrey,FACHE,presidentandCEOof AtlanticGeneralHospital.“We’realso tremendouslygratefulforthetwoyears CharlotteCathellservedasourboard chairandthecontributionsshehas made.”
CharlotteKerbinCathell,theoutgoingboardchair,servedintheposition fromJune2022toJune2024,afterjoiningtheBoardofTrusteesin2017. Cathellretiredasregisterofwillsfor WorcesterCounty,Md.,afterhaving ser vedfor20years.Alifelongresident ofWorcesterCounty,sheismarriedto theHon.DaleR.Cathell(retired).She ismemberoftheAtlanticGeneralHospitalCorporationandtheAGHFoundationandwasafounderandpresident ofWorcesterCountyG.O.L.D.(Giving OtherLivesDignity).
Sheisaformerlong-timemember andpresidentoftheWorcesterCounty CommissionforWomenandisonthe boardofdirectorsofTaylorBank. CathellhasresidedinOceanPines, Md., formorethan40yearsandwas thefirstcountywide-electedofficial fromOceanPines.Shewasnamedthe CitizenoftheYearbytheOceanPines ChamberofCommercein2019.
Additionally,theBoardofTrustees welcomeditsslateofnewmembersto theAGHCorporation:HilariAshtonAuxer;CoryCarpenter,M.D.;EdCastaneda,M.D.;BillCorey;Caitlin Evans;MaureenHowarth;MaxHutsell;RyanKirby;ShawnKotwica;Matt Kraeuter;JillLeiner;GigiLekites; ChristineNeto,M.D.;OswaldoNicastro,M.D.;MichaelPennington; MelaniePursel;GWSmith,PA-C; DaveStallings;RichToth;EmilyTunis; andChrisWilliams.
Are You Ready For YOUR Future? RALopeningsfeatureanniversaryofexhibition FromJuly19toAug.18,the86th AnnualMembers’FineArtExhibition willbeondisplayattheRehobothArt League(RAL).Alsoondisplaywillbe W.A.S.Hatch’ssoloshow,“Dreamscapes,”andtwoshowcasesofpieces fromRAL’sFineArtCollection.
theVenturesGalleryin“Dreamscapes: LandscapesbyW.A.S.Hatch.”
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
“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.
MERRtohostdolphintoursinJulyandAugust Wildlifeloverscanspendanevening withtheMERRstrandingteamon Sunday,July14,at7p.m.aboardthe CapeWaterToursboatTheSecond NatureasitsetsouttotheHarborof Refugeinsearchofdolphinsandother wildlife.Photoopportunitiesabound,so passengersarebeingencouragedto bringcamerasandbinoculars.
Ticketscost$60andincludefood, wine,beerandrefreshmentsforthisfestivefundraiser.Boardingbeginsat6:30 p.m.,andtheboatwilldepartfromthe CapeMayLewesFerrydocksat7p.m. fora90-minutesunsetbaytour.
Thecruisesellsoutquickly,andtick-
etscanbeorderedbyvisitingmerrinstitute.organdfollowingthepaymentlink onthehomepage.
Ifthatdatedoesnotfitone’sschedule,anadditionaltourwillbeofferedon Sunday,Aug.11,at6:30p.m.Tickets forthetourarealsoavailableonthe MERRwebsite’shomepage.
Proceedsraisedfromtheeventgoto theyear-roundeffortsofthenon-profit organization,whichservesastheonly responseandrescueorganizationfor marinemammalsandseaturtlesstrandinginDelaware.MERRprovidesthe animalswithfoodandcare,veterinary treatment,transportationandsupplies.
CrosswordAnswersfrom34 EastCoastGardenCenterrecently announceditsSummer2024ClassSeries.TheseriesbeginsSaturday,July13, andrunsthroughSaturday,Aug.10. Mostclassescost$10andarescheduled for11a.m.onSaturdays.Theclasses willbeheldatthegardencenter,located at30366CordreyRoadinMillsboro, within-personinstruction.
Customerscansignupon-lineat https://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com, ontheClasses/GiftCardsTaborcall (302)945-3489,andcompleteacredit cardpaymentoverthephone.Pre-registrationisrequired.
Eachclassisanindependentstandalone,oracustomercanopttoattend severalclasses.Theclassseriesisdesignedtoassistthecustomerinmaking successfulplantselectiondecisions,increasetheirplantandproductknowl-
edge,andensureproperplantingand careoftheirplantinvestments.
Theone-hourclasswillincludepresentationsandexamplesforhands-on plantfamiliarization.Theformatisdesigned toamplifythepresentationportionofeachclassbyshowingthe customersspecificplantsandvarieties.
Classschedule:
•July13,IntegratedPest&Disease Management—“Doyouhavebugs munchingonyourplants?Areyou wonderingwhatthoseweirdspotsare onyourleaves?Thisclasswillsetyouup forsuccesswithpestanddiseaseprevention,identificationandcontrol. Whetheryouhaveplantsthatarecurrentlyexperiencingissues,oryoujust want toeducateyourselftohelpmaintainahealthylandscape,thisclasswill coveravarietyofmethodstoprevent
andtreatpests&diseases.Wewillincludeorganicoptions,aswellashowto safelyusesyntheticpesticides&fungicides.”Theclasscosts$10perperson.
•July20,IntroductiontoCrape Myrtles—“Joinusforaninformative classthatdivesintotheworldofcrape myrtles,oneofthemostbelovedornamentaltreesandshrubs.Crapemyrtles comeinarangeofsizes,shapesandcolors, promisingnotonlyaestheticappeal butfunctionalityintermsofshadeand privacy.Theirlong-lastingfloraldisplay andvibrantcolorsmakethemastunningadditiontoanylandscape.This classwillintroduceyoutothevarieties wecarry,growthhabitsandcare.We willalsocovercrapemyrtlepestmanagementanddiseaseprevention.”The classcosts$10perperson.
•July27,AnnualRefresh—“Sum-
merishere!Theheatandsunaremore thanlikelystartingtotakeatollonyour summer annuals.OurAnnualRefresh classwillshowyouhowtogiveyour landscapeandcontainerannualsthe mid-summerrejuvenationtheyneedto keepthemvibrantandfloweringinto fall.Wewillcoverpruning,fertilizing, wateringandotherhelpfultipsthatwill ensureyougetenjoymentandlongevity outofyoursummerannuals.”TheAnnualRefreshclasscosts$10perperson.
•Aug.3,OrchidswithBethDavis —“WearethrilledtobehostingBeth Davis fromWaldorOrchidsforanother funandinformativeclass!WaldorOrchidsisafourth-generation-ownedand -operatedorchidwholesale/retailbusiness.Bethwillcoverawiderangeof topics,includinglighting,watering,fertilizationandproperpottingtechniques. Thisclasswillgetfirstdibsonthe beautifulWaldorOrchidsthatBethwill bringwithherandwillbeavailableto purchaseaftertheclass.”TheOrchid Classcosts$20perperson.
•Aug.10,ProvenWinnersSummerificHibiscus—“Justaboutthetime thatmanygardensarebeginningtolook abitforlornfromthesummerheat, SummerificHibiscus(commonlycalled rosemallow)comesintoitsprime. Bloomingfrommid-tolatesummer andwellintofall,thesestunnersbear thelargestflowersofanyperennial. Thoughtheyemergelateinspring,they morethanmakeupforitwithvigorous growthandamazingflowerpower.This classwillintroduceyoutothevarieties wecarr y,theirgrowthhabits,foliage& flowercolor,careandhowtousethem inyourlandscape.”
Beamnamedto Collegeof CharlestonDean’sList ChloeBeamofDagsborowasnamed totheCollegeofCharleston’sSpring 2024Dean’sList.Beamismajoring inpublichealth.
ToqualifyforDean’sList(Distinguished),studentsmustearnaGPAof 3.600orhigherandcompleteaminimumof14semesterhours.
LocatedintheheartofCharleston, S.C.,theCollegeofCharlestonisanationallyrecognizedpublicliberalarts andsciencesuniversity,foundedin 1770.
Maureen’scelebratedits20thanniversaryonSunday,June23.
Maureen’sIceCream&Dessertscelebrates20thanniversary OnSunday,June23,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithMaureen’sIceCream &DessertsinBethanyBeachtocel-
ebratetheir20thanniversary. Friends,familymembersandemployeesofyearspastjoinedthecelebration.
Maureen’sIceCream&Desserts
isafamily-ownedshopthatsells coffee,icecream,gelatoandother sweettreats.Theyhaveavarietyof options,includingnon-dairy.
Maureen’sIceCream&Desserts
islocatedat99GarfieldParkway, BethanyBeach.Formoreinformation,call(302)539-5530.
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Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeek10 Serenityonthebay (Editor’snote:Thisisthe10thinaseriesof previewsofthehomesthatwillbeondisplay duringthe32ndBeach&BayCottageTour,to beheldvirtuallyJuly14throughAug.4and, forsixpreselectedhomes,in-persononJuly24 andJuly25.)
Theownersofthishomealwayswanted ahomeonthewater.In2022,whenalot withasweepingbayviewbecameavailable, theyknewtheyhadfoundtheirperfect spot.Theysetouttocreateawelcoming homewithanaesthetictheydescribeas “moderncoastalwithatouchofdriftwood.”
Walkingthroughthefrontdoor,thevisitor’seyesaredrawnimmediatelytothe sweepingviewoftheIndianRiverBayand
theIndianRiverInletBridgeinthedistance.Theythenstarttonoticecloserdetails,suchasanearbyosprey’snestandthe teemingwildlifealongthewater’sedge.The interiorofthehomehasthesameeffect. Thelargeopen,peaceful,interiorscapture theinterest,andthenvisitorsnoticeaselectionofartworkinvariousmediumsand sizes,smalldecorativevignettesandwall décoremployingcoastaltextures.
Outside,multi-leveldecksandadock takefulladvantageofthewaterview.The maindeckhasabuilt-inlongpooland comfortableseatingforrelaxing,whilethe upperdeckisperfectforsunning,viewing theoceanandenjoyingfireworksdisplays intheevening.Custom-madeprivacypanelsontwodecksandaroundthepoolare adornedwithcirclingschoolsoffish.Ifvisitorslookclosely,theymayspotonefish movingintheoppositedirectionineach swirl.
Inside,thehomehasacalmambience, withgatheringspacestoenjoyonevery level.Amodernkitchencounterwithseatingandalargediningareainvitefamily andfriendstoconverseandshareameal. Guestbedroomsarelarge,privatespaces withbeautifulbedspreadsandcomfortable readingnooks.Eachroomisuniquelydesignedwithcarefullycuratedartwork,interestinglightingfixturesandluxurious bathroomswithwaterfall-styletileinthe showers.
Thehomeowners’visiontocreate“a comfortableretreatwhereourfamilyand friendscouldcomeenjoylivingonthe water” hasbeenbeautifullyrealizedwithan emphasisonrelaxationandenjoyment withinthehomeandoutsidebythebay.
Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchasetick-
CoastalPoint•Submitted ViewsoftheIndianRiverBay—andbeyond—areastunningfeatureofthishome.
etsforthe32ndBeach&BayCottage Tour.Likeall10homesonthe2024tour, thishomewillbeavailabletobeseenvirtuallybyholdersofbothComboandVirtual tickets.Eachofthe10homeswillfeaturea professionallyproducedvideo,whichwill offerTourpatronswithasafeopportunity tovieweachhomeasoftenastheywant fromanywhereduringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod.Specialfeaturesinclude bird’s-eyedronevideofootageandtheabilitytoviewtheTouronanyinternet-enableddevice.
The32ndBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandThe
LeslieKoppGroup,andthishomeissponsoredbyGoldSponsorBruceMearsDesign/Build,whichbuiltthewaterfront home.
Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Comboticketsare strictlylimitedto1,000ticketsandmaybe usedeitherdayofthetour,withasingle entrypermittedtoeachhome.Topurchase ticketsorformoreinformation,visitthe CottageTour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottageTourisproducedbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Library.Allnetproceedsdirectlybenefit thelibrary’soperations.
WALK TO BEACH SALEPENDING and
large guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Successful rental, $18,000 for 2023. Conveniently located across the pool and tennis/pickleball courts. MLS DESU2052438 $609,900 Call 302.539.2145
NEW LISTING 38891 Bay Point Ln #35, Frankford
Cute 3 bed 2.5 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. MLS DESU2065352 $430,000 Call Linda Mueller
FORMER MODEL Fox Haven, Frankford ONE LEVEL LIVING. This beautiful like-new home was built in 2020 as the model home for the single family 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
SALEPENDING MANY UPGRADES Coventry At Barrington Park, Millville
Impressive home offers an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops, island and breakfast bar, formal dining room, living room with gas fireplace, sunroom, primary bedroom and bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower and soaking tub, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and 2 car garage. Plus, a fenced rear yard, trex deck with awning and a beautiful hardscape patio with firepit. Numerous upgrades! Small community with low HOA fees and pool. Short drive to Bethany Beach and all its attractions. MLS DESU2055064 $479,900 Call 302.539.2145
Swann Keys, Selbyville Spectacular views from this canal front home with fresh paint and new carpet. The 3rd lot from the wetlands with amazing views of the Little Assawoman Bay and wetlands. Floor plan offers a great living area with vaulted ceilings, large primary bedroom with en suite bath, 2 guest bedrooms, hall bath and screened porch. Park your boat in the driveway, swim at the community
COMMERCIAL 33225 Main St, Dagsboro Best Business Opportunity in Dagsboro!
lot in the tranquil setting of Sherwood Acres. Lots of trees and flowering shrubbery and 2 sheds with electric service.
MLS DESU2061308 $265,000
Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of Vickie York's passing on June 28. Vickie will be missed by all in the community and especially by her team. It was Vickie's request that we not hold a memorial service or publish an obituary, only that she become a part of each person's heart that she touched. Donations in Vickie's name may be sent to your favorite charity or:
July11 NotableBooks— TheCoastalGeorgetown AAUWALANotableBookClubwillmeetat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoonto discussGeraldineBrooks’“Horse.” CraftsforAges10-17— Getoutofthehot sunandchooseonecraftprojecttomake fromavarietyofoptionsatSouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forages10-17.RegistrationRecommended,butwalk-insacceptedifspace allows.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipesandhowtoimprove them,aswellasthebookitself.Thisclub isagreatwayforyoutomeetmembersof yourcommunityandtrynew foods!(Bring Tupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.)This month,wewillbecookingfromThug Kitchen:PartyGrubbyThugKitchenLLC. Thisbookcontainsmaturelanguage. Readerdiscretionisadvised.Areference copywillbeavailableuponrequestifno othercopiesareavailable.Free,forages 18-plus,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling
302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
One-On-OneGenealogyAs sistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehow togetstarted?NancyN.willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.,and giveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistance usingU.S.databases.Free,90-minutesession.Registrationopensat2p.m.onJune 27atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
PicturesCometoLife— Workingonwallsizedsheetsofpaper,Jeffquicklydraws, narrates,andactsoutcharacters'actions andvoicesatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Audiencesareencouragedtointeract byaddingsoundsandmovement.Jeff's drawingsarelargeandeye-catching,and hecreatesthemon-the-spotaspartof eachstory.Jeffwilldrawandtell“The JealousBullfrog!”,anenergeticstoryabout asummergardenfilledwithfunflowers, insects,andanimalswhocometolife throughdrawing.Bestsuitedforages6–11.Reg istrationisrequiredandbeginsat 4p.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-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibili ty andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat10:15amonJuly5 andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
FreePestID&Control— JoinChantal BouchardfromInlandBaysGar denCenterat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom11:30a.m. to12:30p.m.TheCenterisdedicatedtonativeplantsandorganicgardening.Learnhow tokeepyourgardenhealthyusingbestorganicpractices.You'llmastertheuseoforganicpesticidestohelpfixsomeplantissues andtohelpplantsthriveandbolstertheir naturaldefensesystem.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmitted free,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationsmadebygoingto 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.orCall302-732935 1.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302 -732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351orvisit themonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TeenMovieNight— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankf ordPublic Libraryat4:30p.m.onour4ktheatersetup.Themovieis“GodzillaXKong:TheNew Empire(PG-13).ForAges12andUp.Registrationisrequiredforpizzaorder.Youcan signuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
July12 FamilyFunNight— OceanViewChurchof ChristishostingafreeFamilyFunNighton thesecondFridayofeachmonththissummer,from6to8p. m.Therewillbefood, gamesforkidsandparents,prizesand more.
CraftsforAges10-17— Getoutofthehot sunandchooseonecraftprojecttomake fromavarietyofoptionsatSouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forages10-17.RegistrationRecommended,butwalk-insacceptedifspace allows.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 Fe e lingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat12:15p.m.fora30minutemusic&movementclassforchildren agedbirth-5yrs.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheld inthelibrary.Registrationisrequired.You cansignuponlinebyvisitingthematfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351.Findus onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July12-13
AntiquesandHomeDécor— The64thAnnualLewesAntiques&HomeDécorShow &SaleisatBethelUnitedMethodist Churchfrom10a.m.to5p.m.onFriday, and10a.m.to3p.m.onSaturday.Admissionis$5,whichallowsadmissionforboth days.
ContinuingEvents Clubs/Organizations MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachment oftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost166 on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarinesand NavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedinthe Corps,livinginWorcesterorSussexCounties,arewelcometojointomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealog icalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.
GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubevery Wednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperience levelsarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Geor getown.
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganizationhas expandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhas beenservingthecommunityfor98years. TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formed infriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyouare interestedinattending,sendanemailto the rese.r.gross@gmail.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCatering inMillville.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.
RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Form oreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird
Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsfored ucationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.
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.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill,SamSandler,DarinMcCann,MikeSmith ThecommunitypulledoutallthestopsincelebratingIndependenceDay.Bethany BeachfeatureditspopularJuly4parade,boardwalkentertainmentandfireworks displays,whilecommunitieslikeSavannahsLandingandThecottagesheldsmaller, community-prideparades.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor, ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)8549262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom 4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat1p.m.Everymonth,theyoffera differentactivityforelementary-school-aged children.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsth at discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay. Justsignthebookandwrite“FlipFive”next toyournam e.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in
DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewil lperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.
BeachSingles— BeachSingles55-Plusis hostingaMeet&GreetonThursdaysat Nick’sinOceanCity,Md.,from4to6p.m. Formoreinformation,call(215)385-4993.
GriefShare MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.inRoom#205intheChurchbuilding.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtips ondealingwiththelossofalovedone.For moreinformation,call539-9510.
VFWBreakfa st— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Thecostis$14foradults,and$7forchildrenunder12.Themenufeaturesscrambled eggs,sausage,Frenchtoast,home-fried potatoes,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 organizationthat educates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— The DemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat OceanView’sBigFishGrillat5p.m.There willbenomeetinginJuly.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830,orvisit https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebook pageathttps://deldems38.org.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofireh all.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.
Yoga Classes— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes
areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,We dnesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginne rsclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperience orpartneris required. Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.librar y@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.
StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofevery month at3:30p.m.Reservationsarerecom-
Jointhisexclusiveandvibrantnewcoastalcommunitybybuildingonone ofthelastremaininghomesites. Perfectlylocatedjustastone’sthrowaway StartingintheHigh$700’s,yourcoastaldreamhomeawaits. Don’tmissout–schedule yourtourtoday!Yournewbeachsideparadiseisjustavisitaway.Come home to Inland BaysbyEvergreeneHomes.
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ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.
AnnualChorusShow— TheDelmarva Chorus,achapterofSweetAdelinesInternationalanddirectedbyCarolLudwig,will beholdingtheirannualchorusshowin the OceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenterat7 p.m.Thethemeis“Coffee,Tea&Jukebox Harmony.”Therewillbefamiliartunes,audienceparticipation,freecoffee,teaand tablesfullofhomemadedesserts.There willalsobedoorprizes,a50/50,raffles andmore.Ticketscost$15.Formoreinformation,callElaineat(410)703-1262or Candyat(610)506-7714.
SidewalkChalkArt— CometoFrankford PublicLibraryonJuly13from10a.m.to noonforsomefuninthesunwithSidewa lk ChalkArt.WewillbedecoratingthesidewalkaroundtheLibrarywithbright,colorfuldesigns.Registrationisnotrequired. Call(302)732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
ItalianNightDinner— AmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24ishostinganItalianNight Dinnerfrom4:30p.m.untilthefoodis gone,oruntil7:30p.m.—whichever comesfirst.For$10aperson,thereisa choicebetweenlasagnawithasidesalad andbread ;threestuffedshellswithaside saladandbread;ormeatballsliderswith chips.Alldinnersincludeadessert.
July14 BigTentEvent— RepublicansforSussex willholditsAnnualBigTentEventatAmericanLegionPost24inMillsborofrom2to 5p.m.Therewillbechicken,hotdogs, sides,chips,icecream,colddrinks—and beerwilbeavailableforpurchase.The costis$25foradults,andfreeforchildren
under12.MakecheckspayabletoRepublicansforSussex.TheRSVPdea dlineis July2.
July14-18 VacationBibleSchool— VacationBible SchoolwillbeheldatSalemUnited MethodistChurchinSelbyvillefrom5to8 p.m.eachnight.Dinnerwillbeprovidedat 5p.m.,withactivitiesbeginningat5:30 p.m.Registeronlineatsumc.com.
July15 PassporttoAdventure— Kidstravelto STEMstationstofillapassportbookwith stickersaftercompletingeachactivityat SouthCoastalLibraryat1:30p.m.Activitiesincludeexploringtheglobetolocat e placesvisited,placestovisit&locallandmarks,exploreasuitcasepackedwith itemstoidentifyandseehowtheywork, usingamapwithaminicarfollowing roadsandhighways,buildingastructure, andmore!OrganizedbytheDEAeroSpace EducationFoundationandmadepossible inpartbytheInstituteofMuseumandLibraryServices.Free,noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue ,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall themat(302)732-9351.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellations willbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometo
attend.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram @frankfordlibrary.
July16 RusticSignPainting— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat10:30a.m.forarustic signpaintingworkshop!Allmaterialswill
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mended,butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information,call(302)440-4866.
Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.Themeetingsbeginon June6,2024.
Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30 p.m.
Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport group forfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain. Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanView PresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8 p.m.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanem ailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cang ettogetherattheFrankford DineronThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.For moreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.
beprovidedbythelibraryincludinga rough24x18plaqueandlotsofpaint choices.Eachparticipantwillmakeasign oftheirowndesignwithartwork,text,or both.Theworkshopisthreesessions:July 16,23and30.BysigningupforJuly16, yo uwillautomaticallyberegisteredforthe secondandthirddates.Instructoriswilling toworkwithparticipantsontheirdesign one-on-onebeforetheworkshop.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlineby visitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.FindusonFB@Frank-
PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbrin ginandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat 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 MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome. Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof
fordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&Dragons atFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Noe xperiencenecessary.Thiswillbeasix-week longClass/Campaignforages7-16.Noadult participantswillbeacceptedatthistime.For moreinformationonouryear-roundD&D programming,pleasecontacttheprogram's coordinator,PhilipHartmeyeratphilip.hartmeyer@lib.de.us.Call(302)732-9351or visitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find
SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitd elmarvachorus.org.
Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCotta geisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Private toursareavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andpark-
usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PAWSforPeople— Readaloudtoafurry, frien dlytherapycompaniontohelpinspire aloveofreadingatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.OfferedbyPAWSforPeople.Registrationrequired.Readersofall agesandstagesarewelcome.PAWSis currentlyheldatthelibrary.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Frankford-
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ingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.The museumisnothandicap-accessible.For moreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isope nfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.
HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.28from1 0a.m.to1p.m.
Faith CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
PublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville,is hostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9throughAug. 13.ThetopicisForgiveness:Breakingthe PowerofthePast.Thereisnohomework, andchildcareisprovided.
YogaforKids— JoinBrookeRodriguez,a certifiedyogainstructorwithR.O.O.T.S. YouthDevelopment,forafunandactive children'syogaprogramatEvan'sP arkin Millvilleat10:30a.m.!Thisprogramisdesignedforchildrenages6-11.Therewill besomeyogamatsavailablebutwerecommendbringingyourownorabeach toweljustincase.Registrationisrequired andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
IntroductiontoCreativeBug— Looking formorefreecraftclasses?Come toSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.tolearnabout thisfreeonlinecraftingdatabase,CreativeBug.AllyouneedisaSouthCoastalLibraryCard,andwe’llshowyouwhatithas toofferandhowtouseit.CreativeBug subscriptionisfundedbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLi-
brary,43KentAvenu e,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
July17 SummerBibleStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardwalkfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup!
MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitt hemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknittingandcrochetingintheevening! Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand pla ysomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.!We'vegotPS5,Nintendo Switch,andRetroConsoles.Ages12and up.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! RegistrationRequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.usor call302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Children’sTheater:RobinHood— Two actorsfromtheRehobothBeachSummer Children’sTheaterusetheirawesomeskills andlightnin g-quickcostumechangesto
bringRobinHood,hisMerryMen,theSheriff,andmanyothercharacterstolifeinthis free,humorous45-minuteplayatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. ThiseventisbeingheldattheMillville Boardwalk(35287AtlanticAve,Millville, DE19967,butissponsoredbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
July17-20 AnnualBookSale— TheFriendsofthe MillsboroPublicLibrarywillhostitsannual booksaleoverfourdays.Thetimesare4 to8p.m.onWednesday,July17;9a.m.to 6p.m.onThursday,July18;9a.m.to6 p.m.onFriday,July19;9a.m.to2p.m. onSaturday,July20—thisdaywillalso beaBagSaleforthefinalday.
July18 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 goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek
we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThu rsdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351orvisit themonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whethernew toLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinFrankford PublicLibraryat4p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatestLegocreation! Thisprogramisforages6andup.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.F indusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July19 BlockParty— SalemChurchishosting theirMonthlyBlockPartyfrom6to8p.m. Therewillbefood,outdoorgamesand more.Thisisafree,family-friendlyevent. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat sumc.comorcall(302)436-8412.
FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee. Movieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea mixofadults,children,andfamilymovi es. Visitusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-
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732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. 7/19-ArthurtheKing—Desperatefor onelastchancetowin,MichaelLightconvincesasponsortobackhimandateam ofathletesfortheAdventureRacingWorld ChampionshipintheDominicanRepublic. Astheteamgetspushedtotheouterlimits ofendurance,adognamedArthurcomes alongfortheride,redefiningwhatvictory, loyaltyandfriendshiptrulymeans.Rated PG-13,runs1h47m.
Ci nemaUndertheStars— FenwickFlicks MoviesontheBeachwillfeatureTheLittle Mermaid(2023version).Theraindatewill bethefollowingday.Kickofftheevening at8p.m.withfun-filledgameshostedby theTown’slifeguards.Moviesbeginat dusk.Participantsshouldbringblankets andbeachchairsforthiseveningofcommunity,connectionandsummerfun. CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibraryafter10a.m.topickupacraftki tto decorateeitherapaperfanorawaterproof bag.Free,availablethroughJuly25while supplieslast.Youthmustpickupkits themselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
July20 ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotato chipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthem onlineat
selbyville.delaware.gov.
Pop-UpBookSale— StopbytheSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forapop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!Help supportyourlocallibrary!Sponsoredbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
July22 ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall themat(302)732-9351.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram @frankfordlibrary.
July23 ReptileWonders— TheFrankfordPublic LibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARYpresents ReptileWondersat2p.m.Thispr ogramis heldattheFrankfordFireHall.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville,is hostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9throughAug. 13.ThetopicisForgiveness:Breakingthe
PowerofthePast.Thereisnohomework, andchildcareisprovided.
July24 HeavenlyLuncheon— OceanViewPresbyterianChurchishostingitsannualHeavenlyLuncheonfrom11a.m.to2p.m. GuestswillenjoyCaliforniachickensalad, Caesarandpastasalads,anarrayoffresh fruitandrolls,freshlybrewedicetea, browniesandblondies.Your$20donation benefitslocal,nationalandinternational missions.Formoreinformation,callthe churchat539-3455.
SummerBib leStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardwalkfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup!
MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. Findus onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknittingandcrochetingintheevening! Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
SpeakerSeries— Traditionalvsmodernvs artquilts.What'sthedifference?What are traditionalelementsofeachstyle?Hear aboutthehistoryofquiltingandseesome antiquequiltsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 5:30p.m.Threepresenterswilldiscuss thesestylesalongwithshowingmanyexamplesoftheirwork.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July25 FreeButterfliesClass— Learnaboutthe life-cycleofbutterfliesandtheirhabitatat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom9:30to 10:30a.m.Gointothegardenswitha trainedvolunteerteachertoobservebutterfliesandrecordyourobservations.This isafamilyfriendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationsmadebygoingto http://http://www.delawaregardens.org/eve nts.
fordlibrary. AdultGames— Joi nFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351orvisit themonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. Anime/MangaClub— Comehangoutand readsomeManga,watchsomeAnimeand chillatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. We’veexpandedourmangasection!Comein andcheckoutthen ewvolumes!Registration NotRequired.Ages12-plus.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
July26 LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.
MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillbehostingtheirsummerbakesaleintheWesleyHallnextto MillvilleUnitedMethodistChurchfrom8to 10:30-isha.m.Thesalewillfeaturehomemadecakes,pies,cookiesandsweet treats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocal missionprojects.
July29 ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorca ll themat(302)732-9351.
Donations will be accepted in the library on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.
Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!
Monday, July 15
Passport to Adventure with DASEF 1:30—2:30 pm
Travel around the world, meet an endangered species, & build like an architect all at the library!
Tuesday, July 16
Yoga for Kids @ Evans Park 10:30—11:30 am Join Brooke Rodriguez, a certified yoga instructor with R.O.O.T.S. Youth Development, for a fun & active children's yoga program. For ages 6—11, please.
Wednesday, July 17
Robin Hood @ The Millville Boardwalk 10:30—11:30 am Two actors use their awesome skills & lightning-quick costume changes to bring all the characters to life in this fun, free production!
Friday, July 19
Grab & Go Craft for Ages 10—17
Youth ages 10 – 17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free kit to decorate either a paper fan or a waterproof pouch. Kits available while supplies last.
Saturday, July 20 Pop-Up Book Sale 10:00 am—12:00
BabyBees— JoinFrank fordPublicLibrary 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— JoinFrank fordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frank-
FreeSummerMeadowTour— Join StephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutive DirectorforaspecialPietOudolfMeadow guidedtouatDelawareBotanicGardens from11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.Observe over70,000nativeperennialplantsand grasses.Membersareadmittedfreeand non-mem berspaya$15admissionfee. Children16andunderareadmittedfree, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsmadebygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee. Movieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea mixofadults,children,andfamilymovies. Visitusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. 7/26-W onka–Armedwithnothingbuta hatfulofdreams,youngchocolatierWilly Wonkamanagestochangetheworld,one delectablebiteatatime.RatedPG,runs 1h57m.
July27 ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrank fordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram @frankfordlibrary.
TomCrowltheVentriloquist— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOUR LIBRARYpresentsTomtheVentriloquistat 11a.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July30 Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&Dragons atFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Noexperiencenecessary.Thiswillbeasix-week longClass/Campaignforages7-16.Noadult participantswillbeacceptedatthistime.For moreinformationonouryear-roundD&D programming,pleasecontacttheprogram's coordinator,PhilipHartmeyeratphilip.hartmeyer@lib.de.us.Call(302)732-9351or visitthemonlineatfrankford.lib .de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville,is hostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9throughAug. 13.ThetopicisForgiveness:Breakingthe PowerofthePast.Thereisnohomework, andchildcareisprovided.
July31 SummerBibleStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardw alkfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup!
MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfor dPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime
SmithnamedtoMAC ofknittingandcrochetingintheevening! Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. RyantheBugMan— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTURE BEGINSATYOURLIBRARYpresentsRyanthe BugManat10a.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford. lib.de.us.Findus onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
August1 BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall3 02-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall 302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThurs-
dayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351orvisit themonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
August2 BookClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at1p.m.foraninformalbookdiscussion. OurAdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirst Fridayofthemonthtodiscussafiction, nonfiction,orclassictitle.Copiesofnext month’sbookwillbeableattheFrankford PublicLibrary.Call(302)732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
August3
ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.
August4
Adoration— AdorationwillperformatSt. MatthewsBytheSeaat8:30and10:45 a.m.Thereisnocharge,butaloveoffering willbereceived.
August6 Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville,is
hostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTue sdays,fromJuly9throughAug. 13.ThetopicisForgiveness:Breakingthe PowerofthePast.Thereisnohomework, andchildcareisprovided.
August7
DemsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemonthlymeetingwillbeheldatBigFishGrillinOcean Viewat5p.m.Thisisa“Dutch-treat”dinner,followedbyaspeakerandabusiness meeting.
August8
RivenbankMinistries— RivenbankMinistrieswillperformatSt.MatthewsBythe Seaat8:30and10:45a.m.,andat7p.m. Thereisnocharge,butaloveofferingwill bereceived.
August9 FamilyFunNight— OceanViewChurchof ChristishostingafreeFamilyFunNighton thesecondFridayofeachmonththissummer,from6to8p.m.Therewillbefood, gamesforkidsandparents,prizesandmore.
August10 ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from8:30a.m.to 3p.m.,rainorshine.Th emenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.
AcademicHonorRoll PennSmithofMillsborowasone ofnearly250LebanonValleyCollege student-athletestobenamedtothe 2023-2024MiddleAtlanticConference’s(MAC)Winter/SpringAcademicHonorRoll.
Smith,agraduateofSussexCentralHighSchool,isamemberofthe LebanonValleyCollegemen’sindoor andoutdoortrack-and-fieldteam,and ispursuingabachelor’sdegreein computerscienceandmathematics andphysicsatTheValley.
Theacademichonorrollcomprises student-athleteswhocompeteina varsity-levelsportandregistereda term/semesterGPAof3.20(ona4.00 scale)orhigher.
Atotalof19winter-sportstudentathletesand31spring-sportstudentathletesearnedaperfect4.0GPA duringthespringsemester.The Dutchmenwereonceagainnearthe topoftheconferenceintotalselectionsafterrecording142selectionson thefallhonorroll.
N INEPOWON !WEIVNAECO Your 1st Choice in Real Estate & Vacation Rentals 10416 Hotel Road, Bishopville, MD
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34577 Peppers Corner Rd, 19945
This custom home is approximately 5317 square feet and was constructed by custom builder Robert Bunting. This home has been meticulously maintained with top-notch finishes throughout. 7BD, 8BA $1,325,000
29787SawmillDrive,Dagsboro GolfviewsandwalksontheIndianRiverBay. This4-bedroom,2.5bathBayColonyhome hasitall.Newbambooflooring,carpet,updatedbathrooms,lightingfixturesandkitchen appliances!Communitypoolandclubhouse convenientlylocatedacrossfromtheCripple CreekGolfcourse!
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ThisSaturday,July13,theHistoric LewesFarmersMarketwillbeopen from8a.m.tonoonatGeorgeH.P. SmithPark.At10a.m.attheDemo Tent,RehobothBeachchefsJustin JordanfromHenlopenCityOyster Housewillpreparefreshoysterswith DittmarFamilyFarmssungold tomatoandchampagnemignonette,as wellasGeorgiaroyalredshrimpcevichewitharelishfeaturingcornfrom KalmarFarm,cucumberfromDittmar FamilyFarmsandfreshherbsfrom aroundthemarket.
It’salsoFlowerDayatthemarket. CustomerscancometotheHLFM infotentandcheckoutthesmall flowerbouquetsshowcasingtheflowersavailablefromvendorsaroundthe market.Inaddition,therewillbeheirloom,slicer,cherryandmorevarieties oftomatoes;whiteandyellow peaches;blueberries;blackberries;potatoes;zucchini,pattypan,summer, spaghettiandothersquashes;sweet corn;shishito,bellandotherpeppers; greenbeans;polebeans;carrots; radishes;beets;arugula;Swisschard; kale;cabbage;oysters;livecrabs; hand-pickedcrabmeat;honey;jams; mushrooms;freshly-laideggs; chicken;beef;pork;lamb;A-2milk; yogurt;butter;icecreamtreats;kom-
bucha;cold-pressedjuices;freshbakedbreads,cakes,cookies,piesand pastries—includingveganand gluten-freeselections—madewith fruitfromvendorsatthemarket;herb, veggieandflowerplants;fresh-cut herbsandmore.
Intheeventofinclementweather, themarketmovestotheLewesElementarySchoolparkinglot,at820 SavannahRoad.
Children’sStorytimeattheMarket startsat10a.m.undertheyellowtent, withvolunteersreadingbooksabout farming,gardeningandhealthyeating. Allchildrenandtheiradultsarewelcome.
TheHLFMBigRafflecontinues withprizesincluding:theFabuLewes-Feastincluding12$100restaurantgiftcardsandaPrivate-in-Home 3-CourseChefwithWinePairingfor 10byLewesOysterHousechefSean Corea.Ticketsareonsaleatthemarket,andthedrawingisAug.31.
TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarkethastwoeventscomingupatthe SaturdayMarketatGeorgeH.P. SmithPark.
OnSaturday,Aug.3,theHLFM willholditsannualTomatoFestival, whereeveryonecanbringtheirlargest home-growntomatoesfortheBiggest
TomatoattheMarketcontest,enter theGuesstheNumberofTomatoesin theJarforaprizefortheclosest guess,a10a.m.demonstrationfrom Kindlerestaurantandmore.
OnSaturday,Aug.17,Kid’sDayat theMarketreturns—thisyearwitha new,uniquechanceforkidstopettwo bottlelambsfromBrittinghamFarms —aswellasaspecialChildren’sStorytime,marketdemonstration,and kid’sactivitiesandgamesthroughout themarket.
TheHLFMwebsitewww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsallvendors,theircontactinformation,and whethertheytakepre-orders.Forpreorders,thecustomermaypickupat thevendortentinthemarket.
TheMarketacceptsSNAP,WIC, andSFMNPbenefits,andcontinues tomatchSNAPupto$20permarket,percustomer.TheHLFMcontinuesitsFoodPantryPurchase Program.HLFMcustomerswho wanttohelpfeedthelocalcommunitymaypurchaselocalproduce, meats,milk,andotherfoodfrom growersatthemarkettodonateto thisprogrameverySaturday.Atthe endofthemarket,theproduceand otherfoodsaregatheredandgivento foodpantriesincludingEpworthand
CasaSanFrancisco.
Parkingislimited,socustomers shouldwalkorbiketothemarketif theyareable.
ThecircleinfrontoftheFred ThomasBuildingatthefootof Dupontwillbeopenforaccessible drop-offandpick-up,withsomespots availableforaccessibleparkingonly. Withtheadditionofnewsidewalksto GeorgeH.P.SmithPark,oneofthe bestplacestoparkisinthemain parkinglotattheLewesElementary School(wherethemarketmovesifit rains)at820SavannahRoad.The HLFMaskscustomerstodrivecarefullywhenparkingforthemarketand watchforchildren,walkers,andbikers aroundthepark.
TheHLFMWednesdayMarketat CrookedHammockBreweryisopen from8to11:30a.m.WednesdayMarketvendorsincludeBennettOrchards, CosmicDogFarm,Davidson’sExotic Mushrooms,DittmarFamilyFarms, DreamCatcherHomestead,Kalmar Farm,MayhemsConfections,Old WorldBreads,thePointCoffee HouseandBakery,ShadyMeadow Farms,StagRunFarmandSummer MomentsFloral. For moreinformation,goto www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org
Eachyear,theIreneP.Sorbara CharitableFoundationawardsscholarshipstoMargaretH.RollinsSchool ofNursingstudents.Thoseawarded scholarshipmoniesthisyearincluded: GracieBrewsterofSelbyville,Alexis PorohnaviofGeorgetown,MarisolIsabelleAzarofMillsboroandReagan HockenbrockofSelbyville.
TheIreneP.SorbaraCharitable Foundationwasestablishedtoaward scholarshipstoresidentsofSussex Countywhoarepursuingapost-secondaryeducationinthefieldofnursingorteaching. SorbarawasborninLewesin1938 anddiedin2007.Shespentallher workingcareer(30years)asanelementaryschoolteacherinRehoboth Beach.
Thefoundation’sBoardofGovernorsdetermineswhichinstitutionwill receivetheannualaward,andtheinstitutionchoosestherecipient(s),who mustbeaSussexCountyresident,eligibleforastudentloan(butnotaPell Grant),whohasGPAof3.0or higher.
Thescholarshipfundscanbeused fortuitionandcostsdirectlyrelatedto schoolexpenses.
lahassee,Fla.AfterWilsonHickman’sdeathin2006,LizHickman movedtoCrawfordville,Fla.,where shecontinuedtoliveonherown untiltheangelscame.
WhilelivinginCrawfordville,she enjoyedpassiveoccupations,suchas beingagreeteratWal-Martand servingasaboardmemberonher communityHOAboard.Shewasa memberofCrawfordvilleUnited MethodistChurch.Sheenjoyed weeklygamesofcanastawithher daughterandniece,andweeklydinnerswithhergranddaughter.Relivingherhighschoolbasketballdays, Hickmanlovedtowatchcollegebasketball,especiallyherfavoriteteam, theUniversityofMaryland.
Hickmanhadastrongspirit,deep affectionforanimals,andalthoughat timescouldbestern,wasalwaysgenerouswithhertimeandlove.She showedherloveandgenerosity throughcookingandbaking.She wouldmakechocolatepeanutclustersfortheWakullaLibrarystaff, friendsandhermedicalteam.Some ofherfavoritethingsinlifewere oysters(servedraw,ofcourse),hummingbirdsandthebeautyoflighthousesalongtheseashore.
Hickmanwasprecededindeath byherparents;hercherishedhusband,CharlesWilsonHickmanJr.; brotherRandallGodwin;sister-inlawBetty;brotherElroyGodwin; andnieceBeverlyMacMillan.Sheis survivedbyherdaughterDurene Gilbert(andTerry)Crawfordville, Fla.;granddaughterTylerGilbertof Sopchoppy,Fla.;step-granddaughtersBarbara,KellyandAngie Gilbert,andChrisGroover,ofVero Beach,Fla.;nieceAmandaGodwin ofCrawfordville,Fla.,;nephew MartyGodwinofRehobothBeach, Del.;nieceRitaTaylor(andBuss)of Bishopville,Md.;nieceLoisWells (andRick)ofBishopville,Md.;niece DixieColeofSydney,Australia; nieceDebbieBoobyerofSouthport, Fla.;andnieceDonnaKayLovelette andnephewRichardGodwin,both ofBrooksville,Fla.;aswellasseveral grand-niecesandgrand-nephews.
Followingcremation,Hickman’s asheswillbeplacedinBishopville, Md.,besidethoseofherlatehusband,Wilson.Thosewhowishto shareamemoryorleaveanotefor thefamilycandosoviathewebsite forFamilyFuneralHomeinCrawfordville,Fla.,athttps://www.familyfhc.com/.Donationsmaybemade toBigBendHospice,1723Mahan CenterBlvd.,Tallahassee,FL323085428orhttps://bigbendhospice.org/ orZionUnitedMethodistChurch, 11213BeverlySt.,Bishopville,MD 21813.
RichardP.‘Rick’Leach,77
RichardP.“Rick”Leach,77,of Dagsboro,Del.,formerlyofPittsfield,Vt.,passedawayonMonday, June24,2024,atAtlanticShores Nursing&RehabilitationCenterin Millsboro,Del.HewasborninMineola,N.Y.,onJune25,1946,sonof thelatePaulJosephLeachandAnne Mary(Crowley)Leach.
Leachproudlyservedhiscountry intheU.S.MarineCorpsduringthe VietnamWarandwasawardedthree PurpleHearts.Heretiredfromwork asaconstructionsupervisorwithEngleberthConstructioninEssex,Vt. HeservedontheBayColonyArchitecturalReviewCommitteeformore than10years.
HewasamemberoftheMarine CorpsLeague,theIndianRiverSeniorGolfLeagueandthePurple HeartSociety,andwasacertified PSIAskiinstructor.Hewasatalentedwoodworkerandenjoyedmakingfurniture,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,July12, 2024,attheOceanViewChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView,Del., wherefriendsandfamilymaygather
afternoon.Intermentwillbeprivate. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Leach’snametotheBrandywineValleySPCA,byvisiting www.bvspca.org,orSpecial Olympics,byvisitingwww.specialolympics.org.Condolencesmay besentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
DennisEdwardMcCabe,95 DennisEdwardMcCabe,95,of Selbyville,Del.,diedSaturday,June 29,2024,athome.Hewasbornin Bronx,N.Y.,sonofthelateDennis McCabeandEsther(Anderson)McCabe.
Heretiredfromworkasapostal workerfortheU.S.PostalService, andhewasamemberofSt.Luke CatholicChurchinOceanCity,Md. McCabewasprecededindeathby twobrothers,KennethMcCabeand LawrenceMcCabe,andasister, AliceCerbino.Heissurvivedbyhis wife,EileenA.McCabe;fourchildren,ChristineMcMullanofWadingRiver,N.Y.,DianeRiceofOhio, LauraPinkstonofSanAntonio, Texas,andDennisMcCabeofFort Lauderdale,Fla..;andfourgrandchildren,Erin,Michael,Kaelenand Joseph.
Achapelservicewastobeheldon Tuesday,July9,2024,atDelaware VeteransMemorialCemetery,26669 PatriotsWay,Millsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
AntonioThomas ‘Tony’Perticari,89 AntonioThomas“Tony”Perticari, 89,bornMonday,Dec.17,1934, passedawaypeacefullyafteralongtermillness,inLewesBeach,Del.,at 4inthemorningonApril15,2024. Hewasbornandspenthisearly yearsinandaroundtheWashington,
D.C.,area.
Perticariwashappilymarriedto hissweetheart,DoloresEvelynPerticari,formorethan55yearsbefore herpassing.Hewasaproudmember oftheLordBaltimoreLionsClub,of theSouthwestAlumniAssociation andoftheCoastalCHEERCenter ofMillville,Del.(Thefamilyoffered apersonalandheartfeltthank-youto Yolanda:“Yourkindnessandcare did/doesnotgounnoticedandmy familythanksyou.”)
Hededicated43yearsofhislife totheAmericanRailroadAssociationandretiredin1994.Knowledge, singing,horses,goodfood,pridein hisheritage,healthandfamilywere someofthethingsheenjoyedmost.
Pertcariwasveryproudofhis Italianheritage—96percentofhis DNAoriginatedfromItaly,48percentofwhichoriginatingfromhis mother,whoseoriginswereinCremonaandParma,and48percent fromhisfather,whoseoriginswere inCosenza,Calabria.Inthelater halfofhislife,helosthisvisionasa resultofmaculardegeneration,but thatdidnotstophimfromlivinghis lifehisway.Hisdayswerefullof shenaniganswithDeeandfamily,socializingwithfriendsandgreatfood.
Heenjoyedgoingto“TheTrack” ( OceanDowns,nearBerlin,Md.)to watchthehorsesontheweekends, attendingtheCoastalCHEERCenterinMillvilleeachweek(withfrequentoutingsandlunches),singing hisheartoutatthelocaltalentshow andanyopportunityhecould.In 2017,herewroteandsangforthe firstdanceathisgranddaughter Sara’swedding—oneofhermost cherishedmemories.Hewasapart ofthelibraryfortheblindandwould getbooksontape,alwaysinthepursuitofbetteringhimself.
“There’salotIcansayabout Tony.Icantellyouhowhecaredfor Deeforover20years,throughheart diseaseandcancer;howproudhe wasofhisancestry,wherehewas born,whoisrelatedtohim.Icantell youhekeptasmallrockinhis pocketsincehisyouththathewould holdforcomfort.Icantellyoujust someofthethingshedidinhislife —tome.Thisonlypartiallyrepresentswhohewasinthealmost90
hinderhisthirstforexpansionnor didheallowittostiflehisdesiresor freedom.Whenlifefeelstough,I thinktomyself,ifhecoulddoit withoutvision,Icandoitwith,orI thinkofhiswife,whosuffered greatlyfromheartdiseaseandcancer butkeptasmileonhersweetface. Hewasinspirational.Theyboth were,andtheyinstilledinmethatI candohardthings,”hisgranddaughtersaid.
“Greekmythologyholdsthatin ancientGreecetherewasacompetitionfortheheartsandmindsofthe majorcitybetweenPoseidonand
thesame,andanolivetreeimmediatelygrew,representingafood source,shade-giverandfuel-provider. Fromthattimeon,thecitizenschose theolivetree,andhervictorywasreflectedintheOlympians,whowere crownedwitholiveleaves.Toour family,Antoniowastheolivetree thatburstforth—herepresented ourfavoritesourceoffood,beingan Italianchef;heofferedshade/protectionfromtheintensityoflife’srays whenweneededhim,andprovided fueltokeepthefamilyfirelit.Ibelievehehasnowearnedhiscrownof oliveleaves—victorious,hisway.”
Perticariwasprecededindeathby hisyoungestson,FrancisPerticari,in Augustof2016;hisbelovedwife, DoloresEvelynPerticari,inMarch of2018;andhissisterTheresa, brotherLou,brotherFrankandsister Rosie.Heissurvivedbyhisoldest son,LouisAnthonyPerticari;hisdevotedwifeofmorethan30years,
MaryE.Perticari;grandchildren ToniMariePerticari,SommerLy nne Perticari,Sara(Perticari)Mitchell, herhusband,DesmondA.Mitchell, LouisAnthonyPerticariIIandhis compassionatelong-termgirlfriend, KambrieBullard;hisgreat-grandchildren,ToniMarie’sthreechildren, AlvaroA.,NatalieJ.,andCaseyJ.Jr. andSaraLouiseandDesmond’sson, MiloMitchell.Heisalsosurvivedby hisbrotherAdolph,brotherCharlie andsisterCatherine.
AcelebrationofPertcari’slifeisto beheldSunday,Sept.8,2024,1:304:30p.m.attheMillville(Del.)VolunteerFireCompany,35554Atlantic Ave.,Millville,Del.,wherefamily andfriendsmayshareanecdotes abouthim.
LindaSteele LindaSteeleofOceanView,Del., passedawaySaturday,June22,2024. AnativeofFordCity,Pa.,Steele wasalongtimeemployeeofHocker’s Groceries,wheresheworkedasa bookkeeper.
Steeleissurvivedbyherhusband, Jerry,ofOceanView;hersonsPhilip CacurakofClymer,Pa.,andNathan CacurakofHonolulu,Hawaii; granddaughter,MikaylaofHonolulu; herbrother,EdwardVojnaofOmar, Del.;andstepchildrenJuneSteeleof Lubbock,Texas,JohnSteeleof Rockville,Md.,andMaureenSteele ofAnnapolis,Md. Steel’slifememorialwebpageis onlineat www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
WorkersrecentlyputafreshcoatofpaintonthesteepleatopLordBaltimoreElementarySchool.
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Permanentabsenteevoting,earlyvotingremain AsaresultoftheDelawareSupreme Court’sopinionissuedlastweek,reversingtheDelawareSuperiorCourt’sFeb. 23,2024,opinionregardingvotinglaws, theDelawareDepartmentofElections (DOE)informedDelawarevoters thatpermanentabsenteevotingand earlyvotingoptionsremainineffect andwillbeofferedfortheupcoming Sept.10stateprimaryandtheNov.5 generalelections.
TheDelawareSupremeCourt’s Opinionmaybeaccessedat https://courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/D ownload.aspx?id=365850.
Delawarevotershavethesevoting optionsinthe2024stateprimaryand 2024generalelections:
•Absenteevoting(ifeligible,includespermanentabsenteevoting)
Votersmayvotebyabsenteeballotif theyareunabletoappearattheirassignedpollingplaceonElectionDayfor reasonspermittedbystatelaw.Voters mayapplyforanabsenteeballot athttps://ivote.de.gov,orbycompleting and submittinganabsenteeballotapplicationavailableathttps://de.gov/AbsenteeApp,orbycallingtheDOEat (302)739-4277foranabsenteeballot applicationtobesenttothem.
•Earlyvotingatanearlyvotingsite priortoelectionday
Votersmayvotein-personatany
earlyvotingsiteintheircountyofresidence.Earlyvotingsitesandschedule areavailableathttps://de.gov/votinglocations.
•Electiondayvotingatthevoter’s assignedpollingplace Pollswillbeopenfrom7a.m.to8 p.m.electionday.Voters’assigned pollingplacesarelistedontheirpolling placecards.VotersmaycalltheDOEat (302)739-4277or visithttps://ivote.de.govorhttps://de.g ov/voteplacestofindtheirassigned pollingplace.
CourtsideswithJennings onvotingrights TheDelawareSupremeCourtunanimouslyvacatedthelowercourtruling thatDelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy JenningssaidjeopardizedtensofthousandsofDelawareans’votingrights under theState’spermanentabsentee andearlyvotingstatutes.
InFebruary,aSuperiorCourtjudge issuedasurpriserulingstrikingdown earlyvotingandthestate’s14-year-old permanentabsenteelaw.Thepermanent absenteestatutehadpassedtheGeneral Assemblyunanimously,includingwith thesupportofthen-Rep.Gerald Hocker(R-38th),theplaintiffinthe SuperiorCourtcase.Jenningsimmedi-
atelymovedtoappealthatruling.
On Friday,June28,shesucceeded.In a5-0ruling,theCourtfoundthat Hockerandco-plaintiffMichaelMennella,representedbyformerDelaware GOPChairJaneBrady,lackedstanding tobringthecase.
“Enoughofthesethinly-veiledpartisanattemptstosuppressvotes—especiallyofourmostvulnerablecitizens,” saidJennings.“Whetheryouvotedfor meornot,thisisyourmostfundamental right,andIpromisednevertostopfightingforit.I’mgratefultotheCourtforits rulingandforagreeingtohearthiscase onanexpeditedbasissothatDelawareansknowtheirrightsgoingintotheSeptemberandNovemberelections.”
ThankstotheSupremeCourt’sruling,Jenningssaid,Delawareanswillretaintherighttoearlyvotingand permanentabsenteevotinginallprimary,generalandspecialelections.In thelastelection,56,000Delawareans usedearlyvotingandroughly21,000— includingveterans,thedisabled,and caregivers—usedpermanentabsentee ballots.
BluntRochestercheers restorationofearlyvoting
Inresponsetotherulingbythe DelawareSupremeCourttorestore
earlyvotingaccessandpermanentabsenteevoting,U.S.Rep.LisaBlunt Rochester(D-Del.)said,“Iamgladthat earlyvotingaccesshasbeenrestoredin thestateofDelaware,butlet’sbeclear: thisfundamentalrightshouldhave neverbeenupfordebatetobeginwith. Therehasbeenaconcertedeffortby Republicanextremistsacrossthecountr ytorevokeouraccesstotheballot box,andtheywillstopatnothinguntil they’vesucceeded.
“IftheSupremeCourthadstruck downaccesstoearlyvotingandpermanentabsenteeballots,Delawarewould havejoinedjustthreeotherstateswith ElectionDay-onlyvoting—New Hampshire,MississippiandAlabama. Weneedfederalvotingrightsprotectionsnow.Free,fairandmoreaccessible electionsmakeastrongerdemocracy.I willstopatnothingtoprotectit.It’s fundamental towhoweareasAmericans.”
Carneysupportsruling Gov.JohnCarneyonFridaysaid, “I’vealwaysbelievedthatweshould makeiteasier,notharder,forDelawareanstoexercisetheirfundamentalright tovote.I’mpleasedthattheSupreme
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Courthasunanimouslyconfirmedthat Delawarecancontinuewithpermanent absenteevotingandearlyvoting.Iwant tothanktheAttorneyGeneralforher effortstoensurethatDelawareanshave theirvoicesheard.”
Thelossofin-personandpermanent absenteestatushadthepotentialto limitvotingaccessibilityforeligiblevotersstatewide,despitebothlawshaving beenrelieduponbytensofthousandsof Delawarevotersinrecentelections, Carneysaid.
“Today,theDelawareSupreme CourtreversedtheSuperiorCourt, findingthatthosewhochallengedthe lawwerenotsufficientlyharmedbythe lawsandthereforecouldnotchallenge thelawsincourt.Whilethisreversal providescertaintyandmaintainsvoting accessforearlyin-personvotersand permanentabsenteevotersin2024,it allowsfuturechallengestoDelaware’s earlyandpermanentabsenteevoting laws.”
Hall-LongsupportsDelaware SupremeCourtdecision Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Longandher campaignforgovernorthisweekannouncedtheirenthusiasticsupportfor theDelawareSupremeCourt’sunanimousdecision.
“Therighttovoteisthecornerstone ofourdemocracy,”saidHall-Long. “Votingrightshavebeenunderattack acrossourcountryandevenherein Delaware.IcommendAttorneyGeneralKathyJenningsforfightingtopreservevotingrightsforallDelawareans. Asyournextgovernor,Iwillcontinueto championpoliciesthatexpandandprotect votingrights,ensuringDelawareremainsaleaderinvoteraccessand participation.”
TheDelawareSupremeCourt’s5-0 rulingfoundthattheplaintiffslacked standingtochallengetheearlyvoting andpermanentabsenteelaws.ThedecisionfollowedaFebruaryrulingbyaSuperiorCourtjudgethatstruckdown thoselaws,whichhadbeenunanimouslypassedbytheGeneralAssembly andwidelyutilizedinthelastelection by56,000earlyvotersand21,000permanent absenteevoters.
ACLUcelebratesprotectionsfor votersbutfindsrulinglacking “TheDelawareSupremeCourt’sdecisiontoreversetheopinionoftheSuperiorCourttemporarilyprotects thousandsofvoters,particularlythose historicallydisenfranchised,whowillbe abletocasttheirballotsfreelyandfairly in2024,”saidAndrewBernstein,Cozen VotingRightsFellowatACLU-DE. “However,wearedisappointedthatthe DelawareSupremeCourtwasunableto
MEDICARE YOUR SCHEDULE VISIT WELLNESS ANNUAL ruleonthemeritsofthelaws.Simply put,thisisaBand-Aid,notamore comprehensivevindicationofourmethodsofexercisingourmostfundamental right.”
Researchershavefoundthatoffering extradaysofearlyvotinggenerallyincreasesvoterturnout,withasmanyas 56,000votersinDelawarewhohave utilizedearlyvoting,theACLU-DE noted,pointingoutthatDelawarenow joinsmoststatesinthecountryinallowingearlyin-personvoting.
About21,000votersusedpermanent absentee ballotsinthelastelection.The longstandingpermanentabsenteeoptionforvotingmakesvotingmoreaccessibleforalargeportionofthestate’s population,fromthosewhoaredisabled orinlong-termcare,tothoseservice memberswhoresideabroaddefending ournation’sfreedoms,accordingtothe ACLU-DE.
“Theselawsremainvulnerable.We knowanti-democraticinterestswill continuetochallengelawsthatexpand accesstotheballot.Therefore,the ACLUofDelawareremainscommitted toensuringthatDelaware’sconstitution advancesourmostfundamentalright foreveryeligiblevotertohavetheir voiceheardattheballotbox,whichis whywelaunchedtheEveryVote Countscampaign,along-termconstitutionalamendmentcampaigntoensure allDelawareanstherighttovote,”said Bernstein.
SussexCountywins TripleCrownAward forfinancialreports TheGovernmentFinanceOfficers AssociationoftheUnitedStatesand Canada,basedinChicago,thisspring awardedSussexCountyitsprestigious TripleCrownAward,whichrecognizesgovernmentsthathavereceived GFOA’sCertificateofAchievement forExcellenceinFinancialReporting, PopularAnnualFinancialReporting AwardandtheDistinguishedBudget PresentationAward.
ThedistinctioncomesafterSussex Countyin2023wonitsfirst-ever awardforthePopularAnnualFinancialReport,asummarylookbackat thepreviousfiscalyear,providinga snapshotoffinancialactivitiesinSussexCounty,aswellasanoverviewof theCountygovernment’sgeneralfinancialcondition.Inadditiontothat award,theCountyhaswonGFOA accoladesforitsfinancialandbudget reportsdatingbacktothepast20plusyears.
Scoringthefinancialtrifectaputs SussexCountyinararifiedclass, Countyofficialsnoted,asoneofonly 356localgovernmentsnationwideand theonlyoneinDelawaretohave earnedtheTripleCrownAward.
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SoftballandtheLowerSussexLittle Leaguehavebeensynonymousinthese partsformanypastsummers.When theheatstartsrising,sodoestheperformanceandeffortsofthesoftball teamsforLSLL,withlongpostseason runstakingplacepracticallyeveryyear.
Yetanotheronemaybetakingplace thisyear,withthe12UMajorssquad managedbyEmilyHarneandassistant coachesJoeDonnellyandJasonRussell.The13-membersquadcruised throughtheDistrict3bracketwith fourstraightwinstolayclaimtothe districttitleonSaturday,July6.The championship-clinchingwincamewith an8-3winoverMillsboro.Itwasthe secondtimeinthetournamentthatthe LSLLgirlshaddefeatedMillsboro, witha5-1wincomingonMonday,July 1,inthewinners’bracketsemifinal.
Thelocalcontingentstampedtheir wayintothefinalswitha7-4decision overGeorgetownonWednesday,July3. TheymadequickworkofLaurelinthe
CoastalPoint•SusanLyons TheLowerSussexLittleLeague12UmajorsteamposesforaphotoafterwinningtheDistrict3championship.
TraditionofexcellenceatLowerSussexcontinues bracket’sopeninggame,12-2,toget thingsrolling.
“Thisisatalentedgroupofgirlsfor sure,”saidHarnefollowingthewinin thechampionship.“Wehaveatonof talent,anditwouldhavebeenhardto pickjust11or12.LittleLeaguewants youtoreallytake12.Wehavefive pitchers,threecatchers…Theyallcan hit,bunt,andwehavespeedalloverthe place.Theyhaveallthepieces.”
Themembersoftheteaminclude AveryBare,TeaganBradley,Quinn Carpenter,ChloeChandler,LeahDonnelly,MazzieEyler,BrookeHarne,Lily Kreger,JulesMarinelli,SkylarMedford, KaileyPhillips,CallieRusselland EmileeWilliamson.
Overthecourseofthefourgamesin districtplay,theLSLLMajorsgirlshit acollective.333attheplate,withthree doublesandtwotriples.Theyalso showcasedthatspeedwith27stolen bases,whilescoringatotalof32runs. Leadingthewayonthebasepathsand crossingtheplatewasMarinelli,who scoredateam-higheightruns.Shealso wastiedfortheteamlead withfour
stolenbases,alongwithBareand Harne.
Medfordhitastaggering.667,with sixhitsinhernineat-batsthatincludedfoursingles,adoubleanda triple.Shealsoknockedinateam-high fiveruns.RussellandDonnellywere secondontheteaminRBIs,withthree each.
Phillipstooktheballinallfour games,coveringall22inningsinside thecircle.Shegaveupjusteighthits andallowedthe10runs,withseven earned.Shewasabletooffsethereight walkswith42strikeouts.
ItcertainlywasnotmissedbyHarne thatsheisblessedwiththetwoassistantcoachesshehas,whomakesher jobsomucheasier.
“Iamveryluckytohavethosetwo guyswithsuperexperience,”sheadmitted,“sotheydefinitelymakethingsa loteasierforme.Theyknowthegame sowellandaresogoodwiththegirls.
“AllthesegirlshaveallplayedtogetheratLowerSussexforalong time,”Harnesaid.“Thereisastrong foundationherethathasbeenstarted.”
TheLSLLteamwillbeheading intothestatetournament,lookingto advancetotheMid-AtlanticRegional inConnecticut,whereHarne’solder sister,SarahHoban,tookherteama coupleyearsagoandalmostearneda berthintheWorldSeries.
AlloftheDelawarestatetournamentgameswillbehostedattheMiltonLittleLeaguecomplex.The tourneygotunderwayonWednesday, July10,whenDistrict1champion MOTwassettobattleDistrict2winnerCanal.Thewinnerofthatgame willtakeon LSLLinthesecondround onThursday,July11.Theloserofthe winners’bracketfinalwillthenbattle theloserfromthefirstgametotryto stayalive,whilethevictorofthewinners’bracketfinalwillneedtoonlywin oncemoretimetobecrownedthestate champs.
“It’scertainlyagoalthattheyhave forthemselves,”Harneadded.“They areallsocloseandreallyenjoyplaying foreachother.Itisagreatgrouptobea partof,forsure.”
OldeTymersSoftballLeaguewrapsupplayinWeek10 TheOldeTymersSoftball LeaguewrappedupitsWeek10 gamesinvolvingathletes60orolder. GameswereplayedonTuesday,July 2,andWednesday,July3,onthe ChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.
Herearetheresultsfromgames thatwereplayedlastTuesday,July2:
•CommunityBankDelaware12, LogoMotive7
CommunityBankwasagain blessedwithasuperiorpitchingperformancebyKevinMcCabe.The defensehadmultipledoubleplaysto closeoutinnings.MarkPotter,Bill Ardito,KevinMcCabe,Butch Grover,DaveGrimshaw,Warren LloydandMarkBeamhadmultiple-hitgames.LogoMotivehad multiple-hitgamesfromJimGroff, RalphDavisandGeorgeFitch.
•AmericanLegionPost2812, BeachDetailing9
AmericanlegionPost28defeated BeachDetailing.Ninedifferent playersscoredrunsforPost28,with BradGeist,PaulGillinandLarry O’laughlinscoringtwoeach.Mike NoviahadadoubleandthreeRBIs, PaulGillinhadthreehitsandthree RBIs,andJackBobecktwoRBIs.
ForBeachDetailing,MelTaylor went4for4withadoubleand scoredfourruns,whileTomTokarz went3for4,JesseBarehadtwo hits,asacflyandfourRBIs,andBill Hammonds2for3withaRBI.
•MillsboroBowlingLanes21, TouchofItaly11
MillsboroLanespulledaway fromTouchofItalyinaslugfest thatwascloseuntiltheend.Chuck Emersonhadfourhits,includinga longhomerun,whileSteveUnger, JamieAlzinandKrisKelleralsohad fourhitsforMillsboro.Joe KankoskyatsecondbaseandChris Polakowskiinleftfieldmadeoutstandingdefensiveplaysforthe Keglers.JoelKleimanhadmultiple hitsforTouchofItaly,whileRon Penashinedondefense.
•EdwardJonesInvestments6, AmericanLegionPost243
EdwardJonesbrokeopena1-to1gamewithfiverunsinthesixth inning.Post24camebackwithtwo runsinthebottomofthe7thfora finalscoreof6to3.ForPost24, RodMurphy,DaveCollinsand RichHammenhadmultiplehits. ForEdwardJones,DickCarothers andJohnEngelmeyerwereboth3 for3.DickMullinshadtwohits,
andJohnMontaguehadanicebarehandedcatchbehindhomeplate.
•Warren’sStation8,AtlanticOrthopaedic3
Warren’sStationputonagreat defensethatledtofourdoubleplays andstoppedtheoffenseofAtlantic Orthopedic.DavidBinstedhada doubleandtwosingles,alongwith JerryFoley’sRBI-singles,andSteve CareyalsocontributedtwoRBIsingles.
JohnSmart,pitching,allowedno walksandhadtwostrikeouts,while HowardPaperalsohadtwohitsand wasgreatonfirstbase.
•TownofSelbyville8,Coastal Chiropractic7
No.1seedTownofSelbyville camefrombehindandscoredtwo runsinthebottomofseventhto edgeoutCoastalChiropractic.ContributingtoTownofSelbyville’svictorywere:RussBowen,whowas3 for3,VinceDaley,JamieAlzinand JoeWroblewski,whowereall2for 3,andBillHammondshadthe game-winninghit.
LeadoffhitterBobDaviswas3 for3forCoastalChiropracticwhile scoringtworuns.KammLodge smashedtwodoubles,going2for3. MelTaylorandBobBureskiwere
both2for3forCoastalChiropractic.
Herearetheresultsfromgames thatwereplayedlastWednesday, July3.
•TownofSelbyville12,Atlantic Orthopaedics9
TownofSelbyvilledefeatedAtlanticOrthopaedicswithtimelyhittingbytheentireteam,which allowedthemtohangonandgetthe win.VinceDaleyandMikeWaldner were4for4,JamieAlzinwas3for 4,andMelTaylorwas2for3.
•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle12, B&ETire&Alignment7 OriginalGreenTurtlewasledby RonDillardandEdRushwith threehits.JackBobeck,RichBurke, JimFogartyandKeithAdkinshad twohitseach.DonHillockwasthe winningpitcher.B&Ewasledby RickDuncanandBradGiest,who madearemarkablecatchinrightcenter.
Theleaguewillcontinuetoacceptnewplayerregistrations throughouttheseason.Formoreinformation,visittheOTSwebsiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues /118816.
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GardiansbytheSea SeaColonylifeguardPetersonalwaysalertforapotentialemergency ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.
ThatisthejobforaSeaColonyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m. throughJune14andfromSept.3through Oct.14,andfrom10a.m.to6p.m.from June15throughSept.2.
Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,theGuardiansbytheSeaare readytospringintoaction.
Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersinthesurfevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenanceduring thelongbeachday.
Someone’slifemaybeindanger.
Andtheyaretheoneswhohavethe abilitytorescueswimmersinneed.
TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeach lifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduring theseason.
Hisfirstrescuewas amemorableone
Ithappenedrightinfrontofhis stand.
A fatherandhissonwererapidly beingpulledintodeeperwatersbyapotentiallydeadlyripcurrent,astrongand narrowcurrentofwaterthatvictimizes swimmerswhopanicorhavelimited waterskills.
LifeguardSamPeterson,whohad justjoinedtheSeaColonyBeachPatrol, hadyettomakearescueinearlyJulyof 2023.
“Mypartner,AndersonBuck,andI madearunforbothofthem,andpulled themtoshore,”recalledPeterson.“A fewhoursaftertherescueandjustbe-
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SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguardSam Petersonisthisweek’sfeaturedlifeguardinourweekly,summerseries.
foreclosingfortheday,aladyaskedme ifI’dmadeanyrescuesthatday.Tomy surprise,shewasthemotherofthechild whomwe’dpulledfromthewater.She wasdeliveringabagofcookiesanda handwrittennotetothepatrol.
“Thatwasthebestfeelingever, knowingIhadnotonlysavedsomeone’s life,butthattheyweresoappreciativeof ourworkonthepatrol,”addedPeterson.
SeaColonyBeachPatrol TheSeaColonyBeachPatroloverseeshalfamileofprivatebeachdaily fromtheweekendbeforeMemorialDay toColumbusDayinOctober.The SCBPisaUnitedStatesLifeguardAssociationAdvancedCertifiedAgency consistingof21guards,whoareeach certifiedinAmericanRedCrossLifeguarding,CPRfortheProfessional RescuerandEmergencyMedicalResponse.Eachofthesixlifeguardstands arelocatedinfrontoftheSeaColony high-risecondominiumsnearBethany Beach.
SCBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards inthesun,weatherandocean.SCBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepare foranysituationonlandorinwater, andtheyconstantlystrivetoexceed theirhighstandardsofopen-water safety.
CheckpresentedtoFishOncaptain,anglerforOceanCity’sfirstwhitemarlinofseason ByBethanyHooper OcToday-Dispatch
Resortofficialsthis weekrecognizedthe captainandcrewofthe FishOnforcatching thefirstwhitemarlinof the2024season.
OnMonday,the MayorandCouncil awarded$5,000toanglerJakeEmche,for thefirstwhitemarlin catchandreleaseofthe season.Thecatchoccurred25mileseastof theBaltimoreCanyon onJune1.
“Youknow,thisisa whitemarlincapitalof theworld,andtobe abletocatchthatfirst whitemarlin,itreally meanssomething,” MayorRickMeehan saidthisweek.
ThecaptainandangleroftheFishOnposewithachecktheyreceivedforcatchingthefirstwhitemarlinofthe season.
Eachyear,the MayorandCounciloffersa$5,000 prizetotheanglerthatcatchesand releasesthefirstofficialwhitemarlin ofthesummerseason.Afewyears backduringbudgetdeliberations,the townbrieflyconsideredeliminating theannualprize.Butafteroutcry
fromthelocalfishingcommunity,it wasreinstated.
DuringMonday’scheckpresentation,Emcherecalledtheeventsleadinguptothecatch.Healso recognizedAndrewDotterweich,captainoftheFishOn,forleadingthe charge.
“EveryyearI’vekindofbeenina positionwherewehopetocatchit,” hesaid.“Wefishfortunagenerally. AndIdon’tknow,thisyear,it’sjustwe gotlucky.Thestarsaligned.Andrew, thecaptain,I’mgoingtogivehimall
thecredit.Heranover astupidhungryone, andIwasluckyenough togetit.”
Lastly,Emche thankedtheMayorand Councilforoffering theannualaward.
“Ithinkthisthing youguysdoeveryyear, it’ssupercool,”hesaid. “Ilovethetraditionof it,andit’sagreatway tostartthesummerreally,forthefishing communityatleast.”
Lastyear,thefirst whitemarlinofthe seasonwascaughtand releasedonJune2.And in2022,thefirstwhite marlinwasreeledinon June7.Theyearprior tothat,thetown recordedawhitemarlin catchandreleaseon May23,theearliest dateeverrecordedsince recordshavebeenkeptbytheOcean CityMarlinClub.Thelatestcatch dateeverrecordedforawhitemarlin wasJuly20,1936.
—ThisstoryappearsintheJuly5, 2024,printeditionoftheOCTodayDispatch.
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Sheispoetryinmotiononthesoccer pitch.
OceanViewresidentTaylerFlaherty hasmadeplaying“futbol”averitableart form.
Shehastheabilitytoquickly, smoothlyandadeptlydartintoandout ofsituations.Herskillatanticipating whereteammatesanddefenderswillbe isuncanny.
Shewasbothanartisticplaymaker andareliable,productivegoal-scorerfor theSussexAcademySeahawkseachof thelastfourseasons.
Asajuniorin2023,sheexplodedfor 18 goalsand10assiststoleadthe13-50GeorgetownschooltoitsfirstHAC SouthernDivisionregular-season championship.
Foranencorein2024,shewasleadingSussexAcademytoitssecond straightdivisioncrownasitstopscorer, with17goalsandsixassists.
Thendisasterstruck.
FlahertywasinjuredonTuesday, May7,duringahomegameagainst HenlopenConferenceNorthernDivisionpowerhouseCaesarRodney.
“Itookapassfrommyteammate, CateBrown,andwasdribblingtoward their goalwhenoneoftheirdefenders
hitmeontheinsideofmyrightankle,” recalledFlaherty.“X-raysandanMRI determinedthatI’dsufferedalowankle sprain.Luckily,theligamentswerenot torn,andmyorthopedicdoctorhadme beginphysicaltherapywithinaweek.I toldhimthatIhadtotryeverything possibletoreturntomyteam,sincethe playoffswerequicklyapproaching.”
ThemishapdidforceFlahertyto missthreegames,includingaSenior Night tiltonMay14againstvisiting WilmingtonCharter.Shestartedthe gameonthefieldwithhercrutchesand tookthegame’sfirstpassbeforekicking theballoutofboundsandretiringfor theevening.
TheSouthernDivisionchampion SeahawkswerealsowithoutFlaherty fora5-0losstoNorthernDivision champPolytechintheconference-title tiltonMay16anda3-0victoryover ConcordonMay18inthefirstround ofthepostseason.
Sherejoinedherteamfortheirsecond-roundDIAAstateplayoffgame againstSt.Andrew’s,supplyingtheSeahawks’onlygoalina2-1lossthatended their2024seasonat10-5-1.
Earningrepeathonors despiteherinjury Somethingfortuitousoccurredwhen
thestate’scoachessatdowntocasttheir ballotsforgirls’soccer’sbestinthestate andconference.Despitemissingthree games,Flaherty’smagiconthepitch wasdulynotedbyFirstStatementors.
Forthesecondstraightyear,Flaherty wasvotedtheeighth-bestplayerinthe state.ShealsoearnedFirstTeamAll HenlopenConferenceandAllState,as wellastheconference’sSouthernDivisionPlayeroftheYearforthesecond consecutiveseason.
“Iamsobeyondgratefultohavereceivedtheseawardsforthesecondyear inarow,”shesaidenthusiastically.“I wasworriedaboutbeingabsentfrom thepitchwithmyinjurycausingmeto misstheconferencechampionshipand stateplayoffmatches.Ididn’twantthat tocausemetomisswinningawardsI hadbeenworkingforthisseason.When Iwastoldthevotingresultsbyourhead coach,R.J.Dina,Iwasverysurprised andhappy.”
“Taylerhasbeenmonumentalforthe growthandoverallupwardprojectionof SussexAcademygirls’soccer,”saidDina. “Herabilitiesonthefieldseparateher fromsomanyinthisstate,butitisher personalitythat’sbeenherdefining characteristic.Shehasauniqueability toinspireplayerswithherworkethic andleadership.SussexAcademysoccer madeitsmarkinhistory,andshewas
thedrivingforceforalotofthatsuccess.”
Flahertygivesalotofcreditforher successtothosewhosurroundher.
“IwouldnotbehalftheplayerIam todaywithoutmymother,AnneVogel Flaherty,andmyfather,JohnFlaherty, aswellasfamilymembers,coachesand myteammates,”shesaid.“Wehavean amazingcoachingstaffthatincluded SarahDinaandJohnBarry,whosupportedandpushedmethroughmyfour yearsatSussexAcademy,helpingme achievemysuccessesasaplayer.Ialso hadsuchanamazinggroupofteammatesandbestfriends,andIwillforevercherishthememorieswemade together.Iamtrulygratefultohavehad suchabigsupportsystemaroundme.”
Blue-GoldAllStargame atCapeHenlopen Flahertycelebratedafittingendto herhighschoolsoccercareerwhenshe suitedupforthe2024Blue-GoldAllStargirls’soccermatchatCapeHenlopenHighonJune11.
“Ienjoyedthislasthurrahofmyhigh schoolcareer,”saidFlaherty,whowas votedtheBlueteam’sMVPafteraspirited1-0setbacktotheGoldteam.
SeeFLAHERTYpage74
Flahertyrepeatsasaward-winningSAgirls’soccerstar,despiteinjury
Practice,notlessons,makesforprogress ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Takeyourpickleballlessonsseriously,butnotasthegospelofyourinstructor.
Youarenotgoingtofindsilverbulletsfromyourpro.Agoodprocan planttheseed,canshowyouwhereto hittheballinrelationshiptoyour body,intopositionsoonerinorderto hittheballproperly,andthenhitting withapurposetoaspecificcourtlocation.Youmightevenfindyouneedto improveyourbackhandbecauseasyour proimprovesyourforehand,opponents willhitmoreballstoyourbackhand.
Takinglessonsismorethananotion.Oneofmyfavoritepickleballers hadbeentakinglessonsandIasked
hertohitmesomeforehandsbecause herforehandhadgottensobad,which Ithoughtwasstrangebecausethis playeroncehadastrongforehand.
Shehadtakenlessonsfromapickleballercoachwhowaspassing through,andthatcoachhadapparently wonsometitleandnowwasteaching thetechniquesthattheprofelthad helpedher.Thattechniquemighthelp thatpro butnotnecessarilyotherplayers.So,whentakingalesson,trytoexperiencewhattheproisteaching,but understandthatmaybeonlyaportion, ornone,mightapply.Andthepro,a goodteachingprowithabroadracket sportknowledge,shouldrealizethisas theytailorthepatheachstudentneeds.
Itallstartedwhentheprotriedto teachmyfriendthewesternforehand.
Myfriendhadplayedtennisand learnedwithaneasternforehandyears ago,andoverthattimesincelearning hadprobablyhitseveralhundredthousandforehands.Ifshethoughtaboutit andreallywantedtolearnawestern forehand,thenshealsoneededtothink aboutwhereandwhenshewouldpracticeit.Icantellyoufirsthandthatitis difficulttofindadultstopracticepickleballwith,andtopracticeoveralong periodisjustaboutimpossible.
So,thinkcarefullyaboutwhether youneedlessons.Ifyouareacasual player,youneedfirsttolookatthe strokeyouthinkyouwanttoimprove. Let’ssayyouhaveacontinentalgrip andyousawawesternforehandthat youwantedtolearnbecausethatplayer beatyoubadly.Maybeitwasn’tthe
forehand,butrathertheopponent’s footwork,courtsenseorgamesmanship thatactuallybeatyou.Maybethat playerwas18yearsofageand7feet,9 inchestall.
Myadviceifyouareolderanddon’t plantoplaythecircuit,andyoudon’t haveasituationwhereyoucanpractice verymuch,istofocusonmakingyour existingshotsbetter,moreconsistent, moreaccurate,andwithpractice,rather thancompletelychangingyourgame. Threeoffourpracticesessionsare muchbetterthanonepaidteaching lesson,especiallyalessonyouwillnot followwithpractice.
Lookatyourage,yourfrequencyof play,andhowbadlyyouwanttoimprove.Ifyouarenotwillingtopractice, thenitisawasteoftime.Don’tget caughtbetweenyourownforehandand theoneyouwanttolearnbecauseyou are goingtobeverydisappointed— caughtbetweentwoextremes.
Asakid,Iinitiallylearnedtohit tennisballswithmythumbupthe backofthebackhandgrip.Thefellow whotaughtmethatbackhandwasone ofthebetterseniorplayersintheAtlantic,butasIreflectedonthoselessons,IrealizedthatIwantedto developmyserveandvolleygame,and therewasnoplaceinmyquiverfora thumbs-upbackhand.Ineededtolearn acontinentalforehandgripbecauseI wouldnotneedtochangeitasIattackedthenet.
Thatwasnotthestrengthofmyinstructor,afamilyfriend.Butthatlessonwasn’twasted,becauseforthefirst time,Iwasn’tplaying,Iwasn’tpracticing—Iwasthinkingaboutmygame, mynaturalstrengths,mynaturalweaknesses.Inotherwords,Itookalesson initiallytolearnhowtoimprovemy backhand,andtheendresultisI learnedtohitacontinentalforehand. AndbecauseIwantedto,andnoone wastellingmeto,learnthecontinental, Ipickeditupquickly.
Thecontinentalallowsmetohit someveryeffectiveserves,returnsof serveandvolleys.Ibelieveaveryaccuratelyplacedreturn-of-serveismost importanttomypickleballgameand oldbody,andthecontinentalallows metoreturnmostconsistently.
IfIgetbeatbya20-year-oldwitha westerngrip,andwhocanrunlikethe wind,Iwon’ttrytolearnthewestern orrunfaster.Instead,Iwillworkon evenbetterballplacement,betteranticipation,betterfootspeed,fasterfirst step,andvaryingpaceandspins,etc. Takenoticethattoptennisplayers rarelyhittheballexactlylikethenext topplayer.Itissomewhatlessnoticeableinpickleballbecauseoftheabbreviatedstrokes.Someonehasworked withthemtogetthempastallthe
Thisyear’schampionsare(-16)PatMoylan,MattMcGinnisandJordanPalmer.
DelmarvaChristianSchoolhostsGolfClassic Withafullfieldofover130golfers, DelmarvaChristianSchoolsheldtheir GolfClassiconFriday,June21,atthe HeritageShoresClubinBridgeville.
“WeareappreciativeoftheloyalfollowingandsupportthatDelmarva ChristianandtheDCSGolfClassic havegarnered,”saidDCSDirectorof AdvancementJustinSavini.“Thefunds thistournamentraisesarecriticaltothe successofourinitiatives,impactingthe livesofsomanystudents.Thesegolfers andsponsorsaretrulyleavingalegacy onthenextgeneration.Thankyouto everyonewhosupportedourStronger TogetherCapitalCampaign.”
Thesupportofmorethan40corporatesponsorsassistedinmakingthis year’stournamentasuccess.Funds raisedthroughthetournamentwillbenefittheschool’sStrongerTogetherCap-
italCampaignandbuildingproject, whichwillbringtheschool’sacademic programstogetheronone-campusin Georgetowninthefallof2027.
Topteamsintheeventincluded:
• (-16)MattMcGinnis,PatMoylan, andJordanPalmer
•(-15)MarkPerry,MatthewPerry, JoelPerry,ThomasPerry
•(-13)PaulOliva,JohnOliva,Brad Shugard,JuanJohnson
Longestdrive:
•ChristySammons
•BraydenBrown
Closesttothepin:
•TerryJohnson
•MatthewPerry
FormoreinformationonDelmarva ChristianSchoolsandtheStrongerTogetherCapitalCampaign,visitdelmarvachristian.orgorcall(302)856-4040.
‘Youcan’tjustsitandwait…’ ForPeterson,beingalifeguardmeans onemustanticipatewhenanemergency isoccurring.
“Youcan’tjustsitandwaitforpeople toaskyouforhelp,”hesaid.“Youhaveto beabletolocatewhoisintroubleand helpthem.I’vealwaysbeenabitofan indecisiveperson,butbeingalifeguard doesn’tallowforthat.Ifsomethingseems
Flaherty Continuedfrompage71
“Playingagainstotherseniorsfrom acrossthestatewasanamazingexperience.Itwasalsoreallyspecialtobeable
Pickleball Continuedfrompage72
rudimentarybasics,suchasbentknees, stoppingmomentarily,hittingtheball onbalanceinfrontofthebody,and thenhittingaccuratelytimeandagain.
IfIstudyagreatforehand,Ilookto thefootwork,whichputsthatperson intopositiontohityetanotherforehand.Ididmorethananhourofleg exercisesjusttodayatnoon.Itismy legsthatdelivermetothespotwhereI needtobetobesthandleanincoming returnofserveandmyanticipation thatgivesmeanearlierstart.Thegrip itselfisjustpartofaforehand.Where youarewhenyouhititismuchmore important.
Ihadseveralplayersapproachme lastyear,andtheirgoalwastogetbetterandperformbetterincompetition. They’vebothimprovedto4.0or4.5.I certainlydidn’ttrytochangeeverything,buttherewerecertainverysim-
wrong,youjusthavetogoin.Whendays getboringorseemslow,Iremindmyself thatpeoplearedependingonmyfocus andattentiontoenablemetodetermine thatsomething’swrong,andtorespond accordingly.”
Petersonsaidheconsidersstayingin shapetheeasiestpartofbeingalifeguard.
“Youeffectivelygetpaidtoworkout withabunchofhighlymotivatedpeople, soweallenduppushingeachotherto improve,”hesaid.“Inaddition,thelifeguardcompetitionsreallygiveyousomethingtolookforwardto,withregardto yourtraining.
toplaywithandagainsttwoofmyfutureteammatesatAlverniaUniversity inReading,Pa.—MackenzieHilferty, whograduatedfromSt.Elizabeth’s,and goalkeeperMarissaCirillo,whograduatedfromSt.Mark’s.”
Flahertysaidshechosetostudyand
plebasicsIwantedtoaddresssothey couldbemoreforceful,moreaccurate andmoreconfidentintheirownshots.
OfallthethingsIwantedthemto do,theyadoptedabout50percentof them.SomeofthemIdidn’texplain properly,otherstheymightthinkwere notasimportant,ortheymightnotbe readytoembraceyet.
Mycousinwasatonepointthe kickboxingchampionoftheworld,and healsotaughtthesportashegotolder. Itwashisopinionthateveryplayerat anygivenpointintheiradvancementis readyforthisorthatspecificinstruction,butnotallinstructions.
Myjob,then,istodeterminewhich twoofthreeimprovementseachplayer needs,andthendesignthebestpracticeroutinetohelpthemgetthere.As theyimprove,thentheymightneed twoorthreemorespecificinstructions tomakethenextadvancementintheir game.
Andalthoughmyplayershaveimproved,itwasnotbecauseIwasabril-
“Thetoughestpartofthejobisthe technicalknowledgeyouneedtolearn,” addedthe6-foot-3nativeofFairfax,Va. “Youhavetostayfluentinsemaphore, memorizeemergencymedicalprotocols andunderstandamultitudeofadditional technicalknowledge.”
Petersonsaidhebecamealifeguard aftermovingfromsuburbanKansasCity, Mo.,toDelaware.
“Iwaslookingforawaytomake somefriendswhilestayinginshape,”said theresidentofFrankford.“Beingalifeguardisaveryfulfillingjobthatteaches
continuehersoccercareerattheprivate Franciscanuniversity“becausetheyhave anexcellentnursingprogramandstrong academics.AssoonasIvisitedthecampus,Iwascomfortableandfeltrightat home,”addedFlaherty,whosefuture schoolisanNCAADivisionIIImem-
liantcoach,itwasbecauseofthelong hoursofpracticetheyorganizedwith othertopplayerstopracticethespecificinstructionsIwastryingtoinstill whattheyfeltwouldpayoffforthem.
Thekeyisinourdiscussions,that I’velearnedtheirgame,theirneedsand decidedonagradualpathtogetthem totheupperlevelsofthisgame.Iam proudofthem!
Notes:
•CoastalPointmadesomewonderfulcommentslastweekaboutthepass-
youmanywaystohelpotherpeople.”
PetersoniscurrentlystudyingengineeringandSpanishatSwarthmore CollegeinSwarthmore,Pa.Heintends toapplythedisciplineandpracticalskills heislearningasalifeguardtohisstudies andprofessionalcareer.
Henotedthathe’smetalotofwonderfulindividualsasalifeguard.
“Thebiggestimpactisthesenseof communityI’vefeltfrommylifeguard colleagues,”hesaid.“I’dsayourcaptain, DavidGriffith,the‘G-Man,’isalegendaryrolemodelforalloftheSCBP lifeguards.”
beroftheMiddleAtlanticConference.
“I’mexcitedtomoveontothenext chapterinmyeducationandsoccercareer,butIwillneverforgethowIgot here.”
ingofVickiYork,whowasoneofour earliestlocaladoptersofpickleball.Periodically,Vickiwouldsendmeanote suggestingImentionthispersonor thatpersonbecauseofachampionshipswonorselflessvolunteerwork topromotepickleball.Iwantedto writeabouther,butsheinsistedon writingaboutothers.
•WHYYofPhiladelphiawillair thesegmentfeaturingareapickleball thisFriday,July12,at7:30p.m.andrepeatedat11p.m.
LEGALS 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 Planning and Zoning Commission Public Notice The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Bethany Beach will consider an Application for a sketch plan review filed by Ray Blakeney, Plitko Engineering for C & J Cole LLC for property identified as Lot 4, Block 33, address 867 Garfield Parkway, in the R-2 Zoning District at its meeting schedule to be held on August 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Meeting Room at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.
The application may be inspected in the office of the Building Inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays.
All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where a determination may be made by said commission without further notice.
CP 20240712 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
TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO 10 DEL. C. SECTION 8126
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, AT A NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JANUARY 8, 2021 AND REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2021, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH VOTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 425-16 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 425-16 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE TO AMEND SECTION 425-16 CONCERNING FENCE RESTRICTIONS WITHING THE TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH TO CLEARLY ARTICULATE THE RESTRICTIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL FENCES WITHIN TOWN.
NO ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING IN ANY COURT, WHETHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, CHALLENGING THE LEGALITY OF SUCH AMENDMENT MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN 60 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTCE.
CP 20240712 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 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Stephanie Ann DePaolantonio of 34827 E Sherwood Drive, Frankford DE 19945, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
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TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE The Bethany Beach Town Council considered the following ordinance at its meeting held on June 21, 2024 and will be considering this ordinance for adoption at the meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 19, 2024.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 530 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE TO ADDRESS OPEN FOR BUSINESS SIGNS Copies of the ordinance are available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com or upon request in the office of the Town Manager, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. except on scheduled holidays), Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.
CP 20240712 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
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Gerald Richard Norton Jr. of 20407 Moorhen Aly, Ocean View DE 19970, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
CP 20240712 1T
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Matthew Dominic Piperno of 31944 Phillips Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
CP 20240712 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: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
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
Classi eds Ocean Aviation Flight Academy seeks
Growing Flight Academy with campuses in Berlin, Maryland and Georgetown, Delaware seeks Exceptional Candidate to join our team. Professional Friendly office environment. F/T Weekend availability is a plus. Year Around Position. Responsible for student interaction, dispatch and check in of flights, filing, retail sales and keeping our offices neat and clean. Must be customer oriented and be proficient in data entry and have good computer skills. Previous office or educational experience necessary. Please forward resume to mfreed@flyoceanaviation.com
We prefer initial contact be through e-mail only. Qualified applicants will be contacted for in person interviews.
GROUNDSKEEPER Seasonal Gardener Delaware Botanic Gardens, a non-profit public garden in Dagsboro is looking for a seasonal gardener to assist over fulltime staff in caring for the gardens and living plant collections.
Responsibilities include preparing new garden areas, seeding and planting, weed control and keeping spaces clear of debris and hazards.
The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of horticultural practices and be able to plant, weed and water plants. Do trash collections and any other maintenance requested.
EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH Join a team that builds Homes, Communities, and Hope!
FIELD MANAGER Position entails interaction with customers, problem solving skills and general customer service. A little mechanical knowledge & bi-lingual are plusses.
OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great bene ts, paid holidays and vacation.
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
TRUCK CAP Red berglass
6ft 5in bed Ford F150 69x81in $200 OBO 302-542-9500 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
SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938
HUSKY COMPRESSOR 20 gallon, 1.8 HP, 155 PSI Max Pressure. $75 914-275-8938
4 DUNLOP TIRES off a 23 Subaru. 245/40R 18” 97Y SP
Sport Maxx GT 600A 7-8 32nd tread $500
717-554-7184
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
MINN KODA ELECTRIC MOTOR 28lbs thrust 5 speed $40 302-436-9005 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
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 Yamaha 150300hp and many others. Like new. REDUCED! $250 302-542-9500
LEAD SINKERS BANK 3/8, 3 & 4 oz.; Egg/Slide 5, 6, 7 oz. .25¢/ounce, mix and match. 302-542-9500 SURF FISHING ROD $25 Call 410-310-6633
HP OFFICEJET PRO 6230 eprinter. This is only a printer; no copy, scan or fax. Worked ne the last time I used it. FREE 1)27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782
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
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
30/55 GALLON BARELLS Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, and live bait. $30-$40 302-897-4914
CHIPPER-MULCHER 5.5HP runs great, garage kept. $275 302-829-8399
2 SOLID BRASS PLANTERS
$25 Call Joe 302-897-4914
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
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
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
FREE TWIN MATTRESS No stains. Call 302-569-4580
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
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! $35 302-897-4914
OREK XL PRO 13” FLOOR scrubber. REDUCED! $125 rm. 302-897-4914
PARAGON ARCTIC BLAST snow cone machine with top-mount ice shaver. REDUCED! $125OBO 302-897-4914
ELECTRIC CUSHIONED 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
GET BOOST INFINITE Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719
!!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
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
PROFESSIONAL, DYNAMIC OFFICE MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT with 20+ years' experience, seeking full-time position, onsite, hybrid or remote. Can start immediately. Email request for resume to: COUNTRYGIRL2215@ YAHOO.COM
HOBIE MIRAGE OASIS 2 PERSON KAYAK Fin drive and drop rudder. Unsinkable, dry and wet storage. Plug in Beach cart. Rugged but susceptible to bullets and torpedoes. Asking $2100. Call Steve at 207-944-5000
SCHWINN BOYS BIKE New Condition. $50 302-616-1699
BICYCLES Pink Lady, Rare Antique, 20in Asking $35 obo. 10 speed Murray, almost new $50 obo. Shock Top Belgium white cruiser, collectors item. Asking $35 obo. 757-810-8782
HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033
SNORKEL MASK & TUBE Optical lens excellent condition $20 302-537-7348
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
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.
SPORTING GOODS Pink
Lady Bicycle, Rare Antique, 20 in. Asking $35 OBO. 757810-8782
10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $50 OBO. 757810-8782
SHOCK TOP Belgium White Cruiser, Collectors Item. Asking $35 OBO. 757-8108782
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
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855-337-5228 dental50plus.com/MDDC#6258
SINGLE CHRISTIAN FEMALE
needed to share a fully furnished Farmhouse. Washer/ Dryer, 8 miles from the Beach in Dagsboro. No Pets, No Smoking. 6mo lease possibly 1yr. Available Aug. 9th. $725mo + util. 1st & last month rent. Leave msg or text. 410-596-0137
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
BISHOPS LANDING Seeking One Roommate Only $1,100/Month + shared utilities; 2 Personal Bedrooms, both w/ WalkIn Closets & Private Bath; Shared Townhouse w/ common areas; W/D in unit. Driveway Parking; Community Amenities include 2 Pools & 2 Fitness Centers & more. No Pets. 302-893-0014
YEAR ROUND RENTAL 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
ROUND RENTAL BETHANY MEADOWS
2BR/1.5BA Unfurn w/TV, beautiful unit, new appliances, with bonus room for of ce. Community pool & tennis. MUST SEE! Minutes to the Beach! Available Aug. 1. $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
Zion Road: 3BR/2BA rancher in Roxana. $1600 per month + utilities. Avail after 8/1/24.
Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two-story condo in Frankford. $1,750 per month + electric and sewer. Water included.
Possum Point: 3BR/2 BA single level home in Millsboro. $2000 per month + utilities.
Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two story condo in Frankford. $2,200 per month + electric/water/sewer.
Keen-wick Sound: 3BR/2 BA rancher with garage. $2200 per month + utilities.
Denton Mills: 3BR/2 BA single family home in Millville. $2450 per month + utilities.
Bishops Landing, Millville: 3+BR/2.5BA end-unit villa with 2-car garage. Furnished; will consider unfurnished with a 2year lease. $2,700 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax. Avail. after 9/1/24. Millville by the Sea: 5BR/3.5BA, fully furnished home with garage. $2,850 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax. 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. Writing the grown-up way: In this type of handwriting, all of the letters in each word are connected
3. What you're riding if you're holding on to handlebars
6. A person reading a book uses his ngers to turn each _____
8. Paw patrol: When this adorable black and white bear wants to grab a snack, it uses its "thumb" to hold a stalk of bamboo
9. An Academy _____ is something every actor wants to get his hands on
10. Thrifty shopper's shop: What most of the items are in a second-hand store
12. This loveable rodent only has four ngers: Mickey
14. What corn is on if you're eating it without a fork
16. What a boxer's hands become when he tucks in his ngers
18. They're the only people who can grow handlebar moustaches
19. Synonym City: It's a word people use to describe a good-looking man
21. My second hand takes a minute to go all the way around my face. What am I?
22. To turn an apple into just a core
23. Signature instrument used on contracts and checks
Parents Down
1. Two, walking hand in hand
2. Large venue in which fans can spontaneously create a giant wave
3. Quaint term: What two friends break while
enjoying dinner together
4. Handle dough while making 3D
5. Child's play: It's what hands do to eyes in a game of peek-a-boo
7. Right-hand man (or woman) at work
11. Person in the courtroom who recounts what happened from rsthand knowledge
13. What an Italian man says as he waves goodbye
14. Here's a head scratcher: Despite its name, a _____ book isn't a book at all (It's actually a magazine)
15. Pair of drums that need no sticks
17. When two hands do this, it's a deal
20. It gets slippery when wet as you wash your hands
Helping Hands The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!
31568 WINTERBERRY PKWY #310, SELBYVILLE
Price Reduced 4 BD, 3 BA beautiful, top oor, corner condo has sweeping view of the 17th hole & pond in Bayside! It's like owning 2 condos in 1 with a lock-out 1 BD suite that can be used separately! Upgrades:12x12 ceramic tile, SS, granite, 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
to be believed. The list of upgrades and additions are remarkable, as are the lawn and gardens. The community features a stunning clubhouse, tness center, pool surrounded by the Bay, Tiki Bar, private beach, and marina. Be sure to check it out!
$935,000 (DESU2057242)
Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004
316 BAYWINDS CT, DAGSBORO WATERFRONT
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) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159
NEWLISTING 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)
Call 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
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
OCEAN VIEW BEACH CLUB
Come tour brand new 3BR, 2BA Villas priced from $440,000-470,000 in this amenity rich community, offering Beach Shuttle, Outdoor/Indoor pool, clubhouse, tness center. And, this is a Vacation rental friendly community, just minutes to Bethany Beach. Of ce hours 12PM-4PM. (DESU2051504) (DESU2051522) (DESU2058796) (DESU2058800)
Call Brigit Taylor (c) 302-500-0750
37891 BAYVIEW CIR E, SELBYVILLE
Just Listed in Bayview Landing-Meticulous and Spacious single family rst oor living home with an open concept oor plan located just 3 miles to Fenwick/Ocean City.
Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159
