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FenwickcandidatesmaketheircaseswithFISH

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FourcandidatesforFenwickIsland TownCouncilmadetheircasesfor townresidentstoelectthemduringa forumsponsoredbyahomeowner grouponSaturday,July13.

RichardBenn,SusanBrennan,Will-

Murray,Duncan electedtoIRHS HallofFame

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

SussexCountyPublicSafetyDirectorRobertW.“Robbie”MurrayJr.,a memberofIndianRiverHighSchool’s Classof1990,waselectedtotheIRHS HallofFamefor2024,alongwithSelbyvilleMayorRichardA.“Rick”DuncanJr.,amemberoftheClassof1975, ataceremonylastweekattheschool.

“Itisanhonortoberecognizedby theIndianRiverHighSchoolAlumni,” saidMurray.“Whileprevioushonorees includeleaderswithvaryingbackgrounds,representingdifferentprofessions,onethingtheyallhavein commonisacommitmenttoserveothers.Itishumblingtobeapartofsuch anincrediblegroup.”

“Iwasafirechiefhereintownfor13 yearsandhavebeenafirefightersince 1977,afterIgraduatedatIR,”said Duncan.“Itisnicetobeabletogrowup hereandlivehere.Beingpartofthe growthasmayorisexcitingbutweneed

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liamRymerandJamesSimpsonare eachvyingtoeitherretaintheirseator gainoneonthecouncil,withtheelectionsetforSaturday,Aug.3.Bennand Rymerareincumbents.

Therearethreeseatsupforgrabs this year.InadditiontoRymer’sand Benn’sterms,thetermofCouncil MemberEdBishopexpiresthisyear.

Hedidnotfileforre-electionbecause heismovingoutoftown.

Theforum,sponsoredbyFISH (FenwickIslandSocietyofHomeowners)andmoderatedbyAmyKyle,consistedofeachcandidategivingan openingandclosingstatement,with homeowners’questionssubmittedbeforetheeventstarted.

Kylebegantheforumbyacknowledgingthe50thanniversaryofFISH, whichshesaidwasformedbyherparents.

“Thisgatheringisalwaysspecialto me,becausewetalktoeachother,”Kyle

MamadeergavealittlecleaningtoherchargebehindtheWorldwideHeadquartersoftheCoastalPointthisweek.

Millsboropolicewarnresidentsofscamfundraisingletters

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MillsboropolicearewarningresidentsnottodonatetoaphonyorganizationcalledCitizensBehindthe Badge,whichtheysaidisposingasa supporterofpoliceofficers.

Lettersbeingsenttoresidents, MillsboroPoliceDepartmentSgt. JonathanZubrowskiwarnedthis week,statethatdonationswillbenefit police,butanyonewhoreceivesaletterorgetsaphonecallshouldcontact Millsboropolice. “Scammersarecallingandmailing

citizenstellingthemthattheyneed monetarydonationstosupporttheir localpolicedepartment.Thisisafake organizationofscammersattempting totrickpeopleintogivingthem money.Ifyoureceiveacallore-mail fromsomeoneclaimingtobefrom CitizensBehindtheBadge,donot

givethemmoneyorprovideanypersonalinformation,”theMillsboroPoliceDepartmentwarnedonits Facebookpage.

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saidoftheannualforum.

Becausetheeventtendstodraw largecrowds,itwasheldattheKnights ofColumbusHallinOceanCity,Md.

Bennett,whoheadsFenwickIsland’s PlanningCommission,saidshe“grew upinafamilythatbelievedingiving back.”

ApropertyownerinFenwickIsland forsevenyears,Bennetthasalsobeena memberofseveralothertowncommittees,includingtheEnvironmental CommitteeandtheInfrastructure Committee,andspearheadedtheefforts tocreateapollinatorgardenatBunting AvenueandLewesStreet.

ShealsoledthePlanningCommissionthroughatwo-yearupdateofthe Town’sComprehensivePlan,whichwas recentlysignedbyGov.JohnCarney.

Simpson,theothernon-incumbent candidate,saidhehasbeenaproperty ownerinFenwickIslandsince1986and apermanentresidentforthepastthree years.Hehasalsopurchasedother propertiesinthetownovertheyears,he said.

“We’vegotauniqueplacehere. We’reblessedtobehere,”Simpsonsaid, addingthathewouldbean“independentvoice”onthecouncilifelected.

Rymersaidhegrewupspending summersinFenwickafterhisparents boughtahometherein1980,andthat

hisfirstjobwasatSeasideCountry Store.Hehaslivedatthesameproperty sinceretiringin2020fromhisjobasa chieffinancialofficer.

Rymerwasappointedtothecouncil threeyearsago,whentwocouncilmembersresignedfollowingthetowncouncilelection.Hesaidhehasspenthis threeyearsonthecouncil“helpingwith financesanddredging”ascounciltreasurerandchairmanoftheDredging Committee.

HesaidtheTown“isinastrongfinancialposition”andaddedthatthe long-awaiteddredgingoftwochannels connectingtownlagoonswiththeLittle AssawomanBayisduetostartinSeptember,with$800,000infundingfrom SussexCountyand$50,000fromthe Statefornavigationalaidsinthechannels.

Benn,whowasalsoappointedtoreplaceacouncilmemberwhoresigned, saidthat,likeRymer,hehadbeen“fully elected”tothecounciltwoyearsago.

Hesaidheisrunningagainbecause “IwantedtofinishwhatIstarted,”particularlytheaccomplishmentsoftheInfrastructureCommittee,whichhe chairs.

Hesaidheis“intheprocessofmakingFenwickIslandmypermanent home,”havingsplithistimeinrecent yearsbetweenDelawareandFlorida.

AfterSimpsonbroughtupconcerns abouttheTown’suseofrealestate transfertaxes(RTT)forcapitalandop-

eratingexpenses—becausethatincome fluctuateswiththerealestatemarket— RymersaidthattheTownhasnothad toraisepropertytaxes“inalongtime,” thankslargelytoRTTrevenue.Each timeahouseissold,theCountyandthe Townbothget1.5percentofthepurchaseprice,Rymersaid.Thisyear,the Towntookin$650,000inRTT,“oneof thehighestwe’veeverhad,”hesaid.

“Iftherealestatemarketgoessouth, we’vegotabigproblem,”Simpson countered.

RymersaidheagreesthattheTown needstomakechangestoitsrevenue streamtolessentheroleoftheRTT funds,buthesaidhefeelsthatthefunds arebeingproperlyused.Hesaidthe Townwillenditsnextfiscalyearwith $1millionmorethanneeded“tocover thefinancialguidelinesthatsaykeepsix monthsofoperatingexpensesonhand.”

BennsaidhehassuggestedtheTown use“nomorethana10-yearaverage”of RTTfundstocoversomeoperatingexpenses andthathissuggestionwasimplemented.

“Yes,thedaywillcomethatweneed toincreasetaxes,”Bennsaid.“Butright now,weareflush.”

Admittingthat“budgetsarenotmy strongpointatthisparticulartime,” Brennansaidthat,inherexperience managingproperties,herbudgetary concernsoftencenteroninsurancecosts andthatshedoesnothaveanopinion ontheTown’suseofRTTfunds.

Inalightermoment,Kyleaskedthe candidateshowtopronounce“Bayard,” whichisbothastreetintownanda crossroadswestoftown.(Thecrossroadsispronounced“By-ard”whilethe Fenwickstreetismostoftenpronounced“Bay-ard”—soresponseswere mixed.)

AquestionaboutpotentialamendmenttotheTown’ssignageordinance drewsimilarresponsesfromthecandidates.Rymersaidhedoesnotfeelelectronicsignsshouldbeallowedintown, largelybecausetheyareasourceofdistractionfordrivers.

Hesaidthat,whiletherearenoreportsconnectingelectronicsignswith trafficaccidents,“It’scommonsense,” andthattherearereportsthattheydo causedistracteddriving.

“Oneofourlargestconcernsis pedestriansafety,”Rymersaid,adding thathebelievesthataccidentswouldincreasebecauseofelectronicsigns,“particularlyduringtheday.”

Bennsaidheisnotagainstrevisiting thesignageordinance,but“Iamnotin favorofelectronicmessageboards.… Weneedtobeverycarefulwithhowwe addressthis,becauseitisaverycontentiousissue.”

“Ithinkifwe’regoingtolookatthe issue,weneedtolookattheentire issue,”Brennansaid.“Weneedtolook atitfromthestandpointofSussex

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tomanageit.”

“Goingbacktoyourhighschool days,Ifeellikeitcanbedoneandyou canachievethings,”headded.“Imanagedanon-profitfor34years.Itaught 11th-and12th-gradersaboutwater management,wroteacourseandtaught wastewatermanagementinthehigh school,sothatwasgivingback.Iam happythatIcangivebacktomyown highschool.”

Dr.DeviEnerio-Ellant,apracticing footandankledoctornowbasedin NewYorkCity,andthepresidentofthe Classof1987andchairoftheIRHS Alumni AssociationHOFcommittee, introducedtheHallofFameaward winners.ShealsoprovidedherownremarksonbeingaFilipinoimmigrant whohadtobattlestereotypesabout womeninscienceandmedicinetocompleteherdegrees.Shealsothanked IRHSteachersandadministratorsfor theirroleinshapinghercareer.

Murraywasrecentlyappointedto thenewpositionastheSussexCounty directoroftheDepartmentofPublic Safety,startingJuly1.Hehadbeenthe directoroftheCounty’sEmergency MedicalServicesdepartmentandwore twohatsduringthetransitionperiod. CountyofficialsselectedMurrayin Apriltomanagealloperationsofthefacilityinanactingcapacitybeginning

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted RobertMurray,left,andRickDuncanarethelatesttohavetheirnamescalledforinclusionintheIndianRiverHighSchoolHallofFame.

thismonth,followingtheretirementof longtimeEmergencyOperationsCenter directorJosephL.ThomasinMarch.

“Itisanhonortobeappointedasthe directorofthenewlyformedDepartmentofPublicSafety,”saidMurray uponhisappointment.“Ilookforward tolearningmoreabouttheEOCand emergencymanagementandworking withleadershiptocreateadepartment thatwillpositionSussexCountyforthe future.

“Ibelievethisisamonumentalstep inadvancingthedeliveryofpublic

safetyservicesinSussexCounty—one thatwillallowustodrawoneachindividualanddivision’sstrengthsandcoordinateourefforts,fromdispatchersand emergencymanagerstoparamedics,to providethebestserviceandcarepossible.”

DuncanservedontheSelbyville TownCouncilfor24years,beginningin 2000,andlastyeartookthegavelas mayorofthetown.

“Wehavetokeepupwiththeinfra-

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nitysafeandaskthatyousharethis posttomakeourcommunityaware andproactiveagainstscammers,”they said.

Theletterhasaboxatthetopfor donorstofillincreditcardinformation,includingcardnumber,nameon thecardandexpirationdate.Below thatisaplaceforthenameandaddressofthedonorandapromiseto keepthepublicinformed“onoureffortstosendPledgeofSupportcards topoliceandotherCitizensBehind

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structure,waterandwastewatermanagement,whilemaintainingasmalltownatmosphere,”hetoldtheCoastal Pointduringapriorinterview.“Iwant

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County’sordinances,”aswellasexisting townordinances.“Iamcompletelyin favorofkeepingourtownaslight-free andquietaspossible.”

“Thoselightboardsignshaveno placeinthistown,”Simpsonsaid.“All youhavetodoisdriveupanddown

theBadgeprograms.”

Italsolistswaystosupportthe program“andhelpdefeatthedangerousdefundanddefamethepolice movement.”

Amongsuggestionsareurging electedofficialstosupportstiffer penaltiesforcriminalswhoassaultor killofficers,deliveringsympathy cardstopolicestationswhereanofficerwhowaskilledwasonceemployed,askingotherstojointhe CitizensBehindtheBadgecauseand tellingofficerstheyareappreciated.

“Ignoreit,”Zubrowskisaid.“Ifyou getthisletter,donotrespondtoit. Thatisthebestthingtodo.Theyare

tobringnewbusinessesdowntownand anywhereintown.Iwanttolookat economicdevelopment,establishacommitteetolookatnewbusinesses.

“There’salottowrapup.Wehave thenewPublicWorksbuildingtocomplete,thewatertowerprojectmoving forward.Iwantustolookatpublic

OceanCityandseewhatadistractionit is.It’svisualclutter,”hesaid.

Hesaidhewouldfavorlookingat thesignageordinance“acrossthespectrum,”particularlyintheareaofsignrepair.

Kyleaskedthecandidatestoaddress the issueofdredgingasacontinuing concern,beyondtheplanneddredging ofthetwochannels,andifandhow muchtheTownshouldbeinvolved,

tryingtosoundfriendlyandsay, ‘Let’sfundthepolice.’Theyaretryingtomakethepeoplewhogethis letterfeelbadforlawenforcement. Theytrytopullyourheartstrings. TheyalsoclaimtheyhaveaFacebook page,andtheyaskyoutofollowthem onFacebookandTwitter,”Zubrowski said,explainingthatpolicebecame awareofthescamafteraMillsboro residentreportedthelettertopolice.

Thatisthecorrectactiontotakeif somethingcomesbymailthatseems suspicious,hesaid.

“Ifthereisanyorganizationout thereclaimingtobeusoraskingfor moneyforus,pleasecallus,”hesaid.

safety,toworkonourpolicedepartment and trainingnewofficers,”saidDuncan. “Theywillbebusy.Wewanttolookat newtechnology,newsoftware.Wewant tokeepthetaxeslow.Wedon’twant anybodytohaveapersonalagenda.”

Theinducteeswereannouncedatthe annualBeef&Brewfundraiserforthe

sincedredgingistypicallyhandledby stateandfederalagencies.

Bennsaidhewouldliketoseecontinueddredgeprojectsbutthatheis skepticalofhowmuchthestateand federalgovernmentswillcommitto them.Hesaidhedoesfeeladditional dredgingisnecessarytomaintainsafe boating.

Brennansaidshesupportscontinued dredging“asneeded,ifwecan,”acknowledgingthat“it’sverycomplicated” and“therearealotofplayers”inthe issue.

Simpsonsaid“that’sano-brainer,” becausetheneedfordredgingis“going tokeephappeningandkeephappening. Iwouldbeinfavorofanydredgingin thefuture.

Thepolicedepartmentgetssponsorshipsforevents,suchastheannual PoliceYouthAcademy,andcitizens donate,butpolicedon’tsolicit. Oncemoneyisgiventoscammers, itisdifficulttogetitbackandthe originoftherequestishardtofind. Often,solicitationscomefromoutsideofthecountry,andsolicitorsuse whatappeartobelocaltelephone numbers,theofficersaid. Zubrowskisuggestedthatanyone whohasgivenmoneytothescammerskeeptrackoftheircreditscores andbankrecordstobesurepersonal informationhasn’tgottenintothe wronghands.

IRHSAlumniAssociationinApril,and theinductionceremonywasheldlast week.

TheHallofFamedisplayatthehigh schoolisscheduledtoberemodeledand upgraded.Itpresentlyisawindowdisplaycaseholdingthe8-by-10-inchportraitsofeachinducteeovertheyears.

“It’sgottahappen,orwe’renotgonna havecanals.We’renotgonnabeableto getboatsoutofthecanals,”Simpson said.

Rymersaidthestateandfederalgovernments“willnotdredgethetwo channelswearedredging.Ihavebegged and pleadedwithDNREC.Thefeds wantnothingtodowithit,”hesaid. “DNRECwillnotcometoourcanals, lagoonsandthosetwochannels,”he said,addingthatstateRep.RonGray andstateSen.GeraldHocker“have steppedup”tohelptheTownsecure fundingforthecurrentproject.

RymersaidtheStatewill“atsome point”dredgethenorth-southchannel thatconnects“TheDitch”bytheRoute 54bridgetotheAssawomanCanal.

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SouthBethanyupdatesselectionprocess

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheelectionofnewSouthBethany MayorEdieDonderocreatedanopen seatforamemberoftheSouthBethany TownCouncil,andtwocandidates chosetorunfortheposition.

TimSaxton—theformermayor— hadalsoconsideredrunningforthe councilseat,buthewithdrewjustbefore thecouncil’sJuly12meetingstarted.

PlanningCommissionerBobShields said,“Iwasdisappointedtohearthat MayorSaxtonhaddroppedout,because I thoughthewouldbeanattractivealternativeforthecouncilseat.Iamnot surewhyhedecidedtodropoutfrom councilcandidacy.”

GlennTomandCindyVanHorn alsodeclaredforthecouncilrole,and DonderodecidedtoholdapublicinterviewprocessonJuly12tohelpfillthe vacatedposition,whichhasatermthat expiresinMay2025.

“Thecounciltodayheardfromand posedquestionstotwoexcellentcandidatesforthevacantseat,”saidDondero afterthemeeting.“Byconductinginterviewsduringapublicmeeting,weare providingresidentswiththeopportunitytolearnmoreabouttheapplicants andvoicetheiropinionsonwhoshould

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith TimSaxton,previousmayorofSouth Bethany,listenstocurrentMayorEdie Donderoreadaproclamationthanking Saxtonforhisyearsofservicetothe town.

beappointed.Whileourtowncharter dictatesthatcouncilfillanopenseatby appointment,residentopinionshould beencouragedandconsidered.”

“Wearenotvotingtoday,andthe voteonthecandidatewillhappenatthe nextmeeting,”shenoted.

Morethantwodozenpeoplecame tothemeeting,with16additionalcitizenviewersjoiningonline.

VanHornwasendorsedbyseveral SouthBethanyresidents,whosaidshe hasprovidedcommunityservicetothe townoverthepastthreeyears,sincebecomingafull-timeresident.

CarolynBell,whoisthemostrecent presidentoftheSouthBethanyPropertyOwnersAssociation,thankedSaxtonforalltheworkheprovidedover theyears.ShealsoendorsedVanHorn, whoshesaidoffersa“freshperspective.” VanHornisaCPAandhasworkedfor twoCPAfirms,notedBell.

VanHornsaidshehad40years’ex-

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ChesapeakeBayseesimprovementinquality

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheconditionoftheChesapeake Bayisimproving,accordingtoscientists attheUniversityofMarylandCenter forEnvironmentalScience,becauseofa reductioninnutrientsonfarmfields andlessstormwaterrunoffofnitrogen andphosphorous.Arecord7,000acres

oftreeshavebeenplantedinwhatare termed“riparianbuffers”betweenmany riversandfarmstoprotectwetlandsand thebaywatershed.

However,easternsectionsofthewatershedstillshowpollutionfromnutrientsproducedbythepoultryindustry and816millionchickenslocatedon thosefarms,whichareinthelowestscoringzone.

AthirdofthestateofDelaware drainsorflowsintotheChesapeake Bay.Thebaywatershedisthesourceof drinkingwaterfor75percentofthe state’s17millionresidents.TheChesapeakeBayisthenation’slargestwatershed,comprisingportionsofsixstates andtheDistrictofColumbia,andcovers some64,000squaremilesofwater andlandmass.

TheoverallChesapeakeBayscoreis significantlyimproving,saidtheChesapeakeBayReportCardissuedonTuesdaymorninginPennsylvaniawith PennsylvaniaGov.JoshShapiroand MarylandandPennsylvaniacabinetofficialsattending.

TheC-plusscore,or55percentmetric,reflectsprogressinthebayrestorationefforts.Scoresforbayindicators improvedorremainedsteadyfromthe previousyear.Outofthe15bayregions, 11showedimprovedscores,withfive regionsshowingsignificantimproving trends.Theregionwiththehighest overallscorewasonceagaintheLower Bay,at70percent(B),followedbythe UpperBayat61percent,whichimprovedtoaB-minusgradeforthefirst time.

“TheUpperChesapeakeBay,which receivestheSusquehannaRiver,hasthe second-highestscoreinbayhealth,and

itcontinuestoimprove,”saidBillDennison,UMCESprofessorandvicepresident. “Thisimprovementisatestament toeffortstoreducenutrientsinthe SusquehannaRiverwatershed,underscoringthehardworkinthestateof Pennsylvaniaonnutrientreductionand riparianbuffers.”

“Thiswasintentional,”saidPennsylvaniaAgricultureSecretaryRussRedding.“Theprimarygoaliscleanwater. Theotherisviablefarms.”

“Weareseeingprogressinourinvestments,includingtheworkforce,”he said.“Weareinvestinginlocalwater qualityandtheecologicalhealthofour bay,whereeverycommunitymatters. Youcanseeitonthefarms,inthedata andinthewaterqualityitself.Theagriculturalsectorhasgainedfivetimesthe nitrogenreductionand2.5timesonthe phosphorousreduction.”

“Itisamomenttosay,‘thankyou’to ourlocalgovernments,”saidRedding. “Thepartnershipsarekey,andthatisa partofourconstitution.OurPennState UniversityandourconservationdistrictshaveworkedtogetherinpartnershipwithU.S.AgricultureSecretary TomVilsack.”

“Wehavetouchedthelivesofhundredsoffarmersandfarmfamilies,”

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addedRedding,whoalsosaidheconsidersthefarmingcommunitykeyto theimprovementoftheChesapeake Bay.

“It’salsoacalltoactionatthelocal, stateandfederallevel,”hesaid,noting

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perienceonvariousHOAboards.She hasservedontheBudget&Finance CommitteewithRandyBartholomew.

“IamalsothetreasureroftheSouth BethanyWomen’sCommitteeandserve onthecommitteetoruntheHope Centercharity,”shesaid.“Wehaveto bankasmuchaswecanontherealty taxandbuildingpermitsinSouth Bethany.Weneedtoridethiswave”of developmentinthetown.

“Iwouldliketoworkoncanalwater quality,andtheycouldusealittlemore work,includingonthebulkheads,”said VanHorn.“Youcanseethedepthof thecanalsisanissueifyoudrivearound inaboat.Ialsoworryaboutflooding.I wanttoseeourpropertyvaluesimproved,andIcanhelpyouobtainthe publicfinancingforcapitalprojectsthat wehavetalkedabout.Ibelieveinthis townandwanttoseeitscontinuedsuccess.”

GlennTomsaidhewouldbehappy tofillthetemporarypositiononthe towncouncil.Henotedthathewas bornandraisedinHawaii,andhadattendedtheUniversityofHawaiibefore earninghisdoctorateinchemistryat Stanford.Hesubsequentlyworkedin chemicalresearchinDelaware.

“Mypassionisbicycling,andIwould workhardonbicycleandtownsafety,” Tomsaid.“Iliketowork,andIamat yourservice.”

ResidentEdBintzsaidhewascon-

thatCongresshasprovidedcloseto $100millioninChesapeakeBayfunding,whichislargelyadministeredbythe EPA.

“Similartothepreviousyear,the ecologicalandsocietalconditionsinthe easternshoreofMarylandandVirginia areworsethaninotherregions,”noted thestudy.“Withroughly40percentof the landintheseregionsdedicatedto

cernedaboutpublicinformationonthe electionprocess.

“Innearbytowns,theyholdacandidateforumtosupporttheirelectionsso residentscanmeetandhaveaquestionand-answersession.Non-incumbents areatarealdisadvantage.Weneedto postcandidatestatementsontheTown website,”saidBintz,aformerpartner withArnold&Porterlawfirm.“We shouldhavepostedthiscouncilposition andthethinkingofthecandidatesbeforetoday’sselection.”

BintzalsoassertedthattheTownhas “ignored”theU.S.Windoffshorewind project.Hereadanearlierresolution, notingthat“WhentheFenwickIsland extensionforoffshorewindwasbeing considered,thecouncilwasthenopposed tothewindfarmandthecablesthat wouldrunthroughDelawarewaters.”

HesuggestedthattheTownhadhad moreengagementontheissueofthe offshorewindfarmwhenthestatepark nearFenwickIslandwasinvolved,since itwasclosertohomethanthemorerecentlyproposedcablelandfallsiteat 3R’sbeachinNorthBethany.

Bintzalsoexpressedcontinuedconcernaboutthecommunitybenefits agreement(CBA)offeredbyU.S.Wind andtheTown’sinitialagreementtoconsider acceptingthatfunding.

“Ithoughtthatwaskindofpushed attheJanuaryworkshopmeeting,and thenitwasdroppedduetotheoppositionbythepublic,”saidBintz.“Itwas negotiatedinsecretwiththeAssociationofCoastalTowns,”hesaid,notinga

agriculture,balancingtheeconomicand socialbenefitsofagriculturewithits ecologicalimpactsiscrucialformaintainingahealthyecosystem.Acrossthe ChesapeakeBaywatershed,working withtheagriculturalcommunitiesis importanttomanagetheimpactsof agriculturalrunoff.”

Inthereport,theJamesandElizabethriversinVirginia,thePataspco,

decisionbythestateAttorneyGeneral’s OfficethatfoundACT’soperations weresubjecttopublicinformationrequests.“Therewasahugelackoftransparencyonthisprocess.”

Bintzwasthecitizenwhofiledarequest foraFOIAdecisionbytheAG.

“TheTownwaspartoftheACT thathiredagovernmentconsultingfirm topushfortheagreements,”hesaid.

“Well,thatwasnice,”commented SaxtonafterBintzsharedhisconcerns.

Saxtonwasrecognizedbythecouncil attheJuly12meeting,forhisworkas mayor,butwhenthattimecame,he said,“IamnotsureIcanacceptthis recognitionafterMr.Bintzpresented. Heneedstochecksomeofhisfactsbeforehejumpsonline.”

“ TimservedaspresidentofACTin 2022andforsixyearsasmayorof SouthBethany.Heworkedtirelesslyfor beachreplenishment,”saidDondero.

“IwishthismayorandtheTown continuedsuccess,”Saxtonsaid,also thankingwhathedescribedasthe

UpperBayandUpperWesternShore zonesshowedmoderateimprovement acrosstheboard.TheUpperBaymeasuredaB-minus,providingPennsylvania’sgovernorachancetoclaimatleast someofthecreditforthenewbay scores.

“Thisyear,theChesapeakeBaygot

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strongstaffoftheTownofSouth Bethanyforallhissuccess,because,he said,MaureenHartman,townmanager, andSBPDChiefJasonLovinswereon hismanagementteam.

SaxtonleftthetownhallafterreceivinghisrecognitionbyDondero,without furtherexplanation.

AlsoattheJuly12meeting,Jocelyn Cennavolunteeredtoserveonthe Town’splanningcommissionandnoted shehasbeenaresidentfor25years.

“Iamveryinterestedingettinginvolvedinthecommunity,andIhave workedoverfourdecadesfortwodifferenthomeowners’associations.”

Shieldsnotedthatheisthetown councilliaisontotheplanningcommissionandthathehadinterviewedCenna andrecommendedhercandidacy.

“It isasemi-autonomousbody,and theyaredoingthefive-yearplanand theplanusedecisions,”heexplained.

ThetowncouncilappointedCenna totheplanningcommissionforatwoyearterm.

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McBridespeaksatMillsboromeet-and-greet

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

waslookingforwardtospendingtime inSussexCounty.

nicipalityinDelaware.

StateSen.SarahMcBride—hours beforeformerPresidentDonaldTrump wasshotatarallyinButler,Pa.,onSaturday,July13—wastalkingtothe CoastalPointabouttheRepublicanNationalConventioninMilwaukee,predictingAmericanscouldexpectacircus ofsorts,withTrumpusingmuchofthe sameanti-Bidenrhetoricthathasbeen heardforyears.

“IhavegrownupasaDelawarean throughandthrough...asatrue, statewideDelawarean,”shesaid.

Ifthe33-year-oldDemocrat—who wouldbethefirstouttransgender womaneverelectedtoCongress—successfullysucceedscurrentCongresswomanLisaBluntRochester,shewill continuetofightforwomen’sreproductiverights,shesaid.

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Hourslater,afterTrumpwasstruck intheearbyabullet,McBride—a DelawarenativewhowasinMillsboro fora“meet-and-greet”ataprivateresidence,andwhoofferedtheCoastal Pointanexclusiveinterview—issueda statementcallingtheshooting“horrifying.”

“Thereisnojustificationforpolitical violence.Zero.Politicalviolenceofany kindonlydeepensthreatstoour democracyandallofourlives.Iam prayingforeveryone’ssafetyandhope theformerpresidentmakesaspeedyrecovery,”shepostedonX,formerlyTwitter

OnSaturday,shewas,shesaid,on oneofhermanyswingsthroughSussex Countyandhadplanstomeetwith localpartyleadersandelectedofficials. Eventswereplanned,andshesaidshe

“Throughthecourseofthecampaign,Ihavespentcountlessdayshere inSussexCounty,”shesaid.“WhenI decidedtorunfortheU.S.Houseof Representatives,theNo.1priorityfor meinthiscampaign—andifI’mlucky enough andprivilegedenoughtobe electedtoCongress—istomakesure everyDelawareanisseenandheard,and Ithinktheonlywaytodothatisto showup.It’stomeetpeoplewherethey are.ItistohaveconversationswithDemocrats,withRepublicans,withIndependentsinallthreecountiesandin everycornerofourstate.Thisistrulya statewidecampaignineverysenseof theword.

“Ihavespentsomuchtimedown here.IlovebeinginSussexCounty. EverytimeIgettoSussexCounty,the air feelsalittlebitlighter.It’stheocean. AndIloveSussex.…Thereisnopart ofSussexCountyIdon’tlike,”shesaid. McBride—dressedinadarkblue sleevelesssummerdressandsippinga cupofcoffeeatStarbucksinMillsboro, wheresheaskedtomeetwiththe CoastalPoint—talkedaboutworking forthelateBeauBiden,thesonofPresidentJoeBiden,duringhertimeinthe legislatureandsaidthat,bythetimeshe was18,shehadtraveledtoeverymu-

Thereareseveralbillsshesaidsheis eagertoaddhernameto—especially legislationintendedtoenhanceunions andtherightofworkerstounionize.

PresidentBidensupportsunions,as well,shesaid,brighteningassherecalledfirstmeetinghimwhenshewas 11yearsold,inapizzashopinWilmington.

Sheaskedforhisautograph,shesaid, andhetoreapageoutofhisFebruary 2001calendar,autographeditandwrote amessagetoher.Shestillhasthatmementofromthemanshecalled“atoweringfigure.”

“Hehasabigheart,andthat’strue whetheryou’re11yearsoldoranyage,” McBridesaid.

“SinceBeau’spassing,JoeandIhave developedafriendshipandapartnership,carryingonalotoftheworkBeau

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DelmarvaChristianSchoolswelcomesHackett

DelmarvaChristianSchoolsannouncedthisweektheappointmentof ChloeHackettashighschoolprincipal.Hackettbringsmorethan13years ofdiverseeducationalexperienceto hernewrole,showcasingabackground inteaching,administrationandstudentengagement.

“Ifirmlybelievethateverybeliever iscalledtowinsoulsandmakedisciples.Ihavecommittedtothatpersonally,andIamexcitedtobegivena positionwhereIcanunapologetically proclaimChristandhelpothersserve Himwithalltheirheart,souland mind,”saidHackett.

Hackettbeganhereducational journeyatLoyolaUniversityofMaryland,wheresheearnedabachelor’sdegreeinpsychology,withminorsin Spanishandsecondaryeducation.She furtheredhereducationwithamaster’sdegreeinteachingEnglishasa

McBride

andIdidtogether,”shesaid.

“Isawthepresidentrecently,two weeksago.Youknow,he’sthepresident oftheUnitedStates,soIdon’ttalkto himtooregularly.He’sgotalotonhis plate.ButIdohavethechancetosee

secondlanguagefromSalisburyUniversityandrecentlycompletedtheAdministratorICohortProgramat GoucherUniversity.

Hackett’scareerineducationbegan atCambridge SouthDorchester HighSchool, whereshetaught Spanish1,2and 3.In2018,she beganteaching math,including Algebra1,IntegratedMathematicsandConsumer Finance,until2023.Duringher tenure,sheidentifiedat-riskstudents andimplementedpersonalizedinterventionplans,leadingtosignificant studentsuccess,DCHSofficialssaid.

In2023,Hacketttransitionedto MapleElementarySchoolinCam-

himandtalktohimsomewhatregularly forthepresidentoftheUnitedStates, andI’mproudtobeabletocallhima friend,andIamcertainlyproudtobea supporter,”shesaid.

Whenthesubjectturnedtowhether Biden—whosementalacuityandadvancedagehavebeenscrutinizedrecently—shouldstepdown,thesenator shookherhead.

bridge,Md.,asanassistantprincipal. Inthatrole,sheassistedintheleadershipandmanagementoftheschool, conductedteacherobservations,performedevaluations,organizedsupport plansforstudentsandhandleddisciplinarymatters.Sheworkedwithfamiliesandmentalhealthprofessionalsto connectstudentswithbeneficialservices,andledinitiativestoimprove classroommanagementandstudent engagement.

“PrincipalHackett’spassionforeducation,innovativeapproachandcommitmenttostudentsuccess,only rivaledbyherloveforJesus,makeher aninvaluableadditiontoourschool community,”DCSHeadofSchools MattKwiatkowski.“Weareconfident thatherleadershipwillinspireboth studentsandfacultyandfurtherelevatetheeducationalstandardsatDelmarvaChristianSchools.”

“No,”shesaid.

ThedebatewithTrumpwas“achallenge,”shesaid,butBiden,later,ata pressconference,“spokefluentlyabout complexinternationalrelations,decisionsandissues.AndthatistheJoe BidenIknow.Hehasproventimeand timeagainthatheisupforthejob.,” McBridesaid.

“ThatistheJoeBidenIsee.”

Friday July 26th – 32 West Ave. Beautiful, John West Park Activities begin at 6pm Movie at 8:30pm This is a baseball themed event & fundraiser for the OVPD K9 TEAMS! (including a demonstration)

Step up to the baseball strike challenge and speed pitch. Or dunk a local special guest in the dunk tank for a donation to our K9 teams!

Plus, a visit from Sherman the Shorebird, the Delmarva Shorebirds Mascot

Topped with a beer garden featuring the Ocean View Brewing Company’s Ocean View IPA (while supplies last)! All proceeds from beer sales & activity donations will bene t the OVPD K9 Teams

Hackett

BySamSandler PointIntern

TackleUp,arecentlyopenedfishingapparelstoreinBethanyBeach, hasbeenwellreceivedbylocalsand visitorsalike.Sinceopeningfull-time onMemorialDayweekend,owners FrankDiGregorioJr.andMattHaney haveenjoyedwatchingtheircompany grow.

Manylocalstoreshaveawidevarietyoffishingimplements,suchas rodsandlures,butfewofferafull rangeofclothingneededtostaysafe duringafulldayoffishing.Their uniquebusinessmodeloffocusing onlyonsellingfishingapparelhas landedtheminastrongpositionina ratheruntappedmarketinthearea, andtheirstoryofhowthecompany cametobeisuniqueaswell.

WhileDiGregorioandHaneyhave beeninbusinesstogetherforquite sometime,inthemedicalindustry, workingtogetheronTackleUphas beensomethingthathasbrought themimmensejoyandpride.

“Weareavidfishermen,even thoughFrankfishesmoreoftenthanI do,”Haneysaid.

DiGregoriosaidhespendsalotof timetravelingtovariousinternational locationstofishandthatwhathesaw inspiredhimtocreatethefishingapparelbusiness.

“Werecognizedyearsago,whenI startedtravelingtoCostaRicaand Mexicoforfishing,thatthesunisso strongandsoclosetoyouthatthe

matesandcaptainswereallcoveredto protectthemfromthesun,inlong sleeves,hatsandglasses.…Ilearned quicklythatthesunisverystrongand theneedforSPF-50sun-protected apparelwasimportant,evenforplaces likeherethatarenotaswarmand closetotheequator.”

AfterreturningtotheU.S.,DiGregorioworkedtodeveloprelationships withnumerouscaptainsandfishing matesontheEastCoast,fromDelmarvatotheOuterBanksinNorth Carolina,todeterminethetypesof clothingpreferredbyfrequentfishers. Hesaidtheypreferred“certaintypes ofmaterial,SPF-50,andbreathable clothing.”

HeandHaneythenrealizedthat therewasdefinitelyamarketforfishingapparelintheU.S.anddecidedto starttakingthenextstepstocreate theirbrand.

DiGrigorioandHaneytakegreat prideintheirlogo,visibleontheir storefrontandalloftheirmerchandise,asitwasoneofthefirststepsin creatingTackleUp.

“Paulandanotherfriendofhis startedaclothingcompanythatwas focusedonweightliftingandbodybuilding,”DiGregoriosaid,“andthey recognizedthattheywouldreallylike togetintothefishingindustry,becausethatwouldbeareallygoodindustryforustobreakinto.Butthey CoastalPoint•SamSandler

“Oneday,Paul,oneofourbusiness partnersfromthemedicalindustry, waswatchingafishingshowwithhis sonNick,whoworksherenow,” Haneyrecalled,“andtheyheardsomeonesay,‘tackleup,’anddecidedto makethelogoandbroughtitto Frank.”

realizedtheyknewnothingaboutthe fishingindustry.”

TheythenapproachedDiGregorio andaskedhimforhelptodevelopa brandforthefishingapparelindustry.

“Nickwas8yearsoldatthetime andsaid,‘Dad,Ireallylikethename ‘TackleUp,’andyou’redoingthings withbodybuilderswhilebuildingthat brand.Butweshouldreallydevelopa fishingbrand.Andtheydecidedto callme.”

DiGregoriometwiththemanddecidedthathelikedthenameTackle Up.

“Thelogothatyouseenowwas somethingthatIhelpeddevelop, whichisacombinationofaregular hookandacirclehook.Welikedthe pirate-stylefont.Andhereweare.”

TackleUporiginallyfocusedon fishingapparelthatwastoughand rugged,asinspiredbytheirlogo,and theyonlysoldappareltofishingcharterboats.

Then,afewyearsago,Haneysaid, thebusiness“reachedapointwhere thefundingwasstartingtorunout, whenwewerejustsellingtothose fishingboats.Atthetime,whenIwas notabusinesspartner,Iusedtowear TackleUpallthetime,andourwives andkidslovedTackleUpandtoldus nottoletitgo.”

HaneysaidDiGregorioapproached himaboutbuyingoutthepartnersof TackleUpandworkingtomakeita strongerbusinessandbrand.

Beforeopeningtheirnewstorefront,theyattendedtheAnnapolis BoatShowtotestthemarketandto seehowTackleUpcouldbereceived.

“Wegotagreatresponseatthat showlastfall,in2023,”Haneysaid, “andthenwedecidedtoagreetothe leaseinBethany.”

Withthesupportoftheirfamilies andfriendswhoencouragedthemto keepTackleUpafloat,thebusiness hasreachednewheightssincethe openingoftheirstoreonGarfield ParkwayinBethanyBeach.

“Wepurchasedafishingboatin NorthCarolinacalledTheSmoker,” DiGregoriosaid.“Ihavebeenfishing

withCaptainBrynnerforover30 years,”hesaidofthecaptainofthe boat,whowasbornandraisedin OceanCity,Md.

Thepartnerssaidtheyarenow workingtopromoteTheSmokerin theDelmarvaarea,whilealsoworking topromoteTackleUpintheOuter Banks,buildingontheestablished reputationofbothintheirexistinglocales.

“Peoplecomeinourstoreallthe timeandseeourpictureofitonthe wallandrealizethatit’stheboat,becausetheyhavefishedonitbefore.So, wetriedtotiethetwotogetherby endingupwithboththeboatandthe storethisyear.”

IntheBethanystore,onecanfinda widevarietyofshirts,hats,sunglasses andotherapparelthatallsportthe TackleUplogo.

Haneysaidbusinesshasbeengreat sofarandthatthenewstorehasbeen wellreceivedbythecustomerswho

visitTackleUp.

“OuroriginalthemewastheSPF50performanceshirts,withcustomor cooldesignsonthem,andfishing hats.Wealsohaveapartnershipwith Grundensfishinggear,sowehave shoes,fishingshortsandraincoats fromthemaswell.”

Asavidfisherman,DiGregorioand Haneysaidtheyenjoywearingthe gearwhilefishinginlocaltournaments,includingtheWhiteMarlin Open,andalsowhilefishingrecreationallyintheIndianRiverBay.

Whattheyenjoymost,theysaid,is “bringingfamilyandfriendswithus fishingandwatchingthejoyontheir facethetimetheycatchtheirfirst typeoffish,liketheirfirstwhitemarlin.Thecamaraderieyoubuildouton theboatalldayisunmatched,asitis hardtohidefrompeoplewhenyou areoutonthoseboats.”

Lookingtothefuture,thepartners saidtheyhopetoonedayexpandtheir

sponsorships,withtournamentsincludingtheWhiteMarlinOpenand MidAtlanticOpen,whiletheycontinuetogrowtheirsocialmediapresenceandbrand.

“Businessesarehardwork,”Haney said,“butwearelearningalot,and peopleliketheproductsweareoffering.WehopethatTackleUpwillbecomeoneofthosestoresthatrepeat familieswhotravelhereeveryyear haveontheirlistofthingstodoevery summer.”

Haneysaidtheotherlocalbusiness ownershavebeenfriendlytothem, andhenotedthatTackleUpsupports thelocalcommunity,acknowledging howimportanttheBethanyBeach areaistoTackleUp.

DiGregoriosaidhehopesthat TackleUpwillbecome“ananchor storeinBethanyBeach.”

CAROLINA STREET

itshighestgradein22years,andthe portionofthebaythattheSusquehanna Riverflowsintogotthesecond-best gradeoftheentirewatershed,”said ShapiroinHarrisburg.“Pennsylvania’s portionofthewatershedissignificantly improvingbecausewe’vebroughtpeople togetherandinvestedinChesapeake Bayrestorationefforts.Myadministrationisproudofthisprogress.”

“TheEasternShoreexhibiteda slightlydecliningtrend,”notedthe UMCESscientists.

Canvas photograph by Russell Taylor

“Wonderful things for

AGlaunchesportaltohelpbusinessesprepareforPDPA

OnJuly1,theDelawareDepartmentofJustice’sConsumerProtection Unitlaunchedanewpersonaldataprivacyportal,privacy.delaware.gov,asa navigationaltoolforparents,consumersandbusinessesthathandle Delawareans’personaldatatohelppreparefortheupcomingimplementation oftheDelawarePersonalDataPrivacy Act(DPDPA),whichgoesintoeffect inJanuary2025.

TheDPDPAestablishesguidelines forbusinessesthathandlepersonal dataandisdesignedtogiveDelawareansmorecontroloverhowbusiness canusetheirpersonaldatastartingin 2025.Thenewlawappliestobusinesses,includingnon-profits,withpersonaldataofmorethan35,000 Delawareresidents,althoughsomeexceptionsapply.

Underthenewlaw,businessesmust providetransparencyovertheirpersonaldatapractices,aswellasseek Delawareans’consentwhentheycollect andusesensitivepersonaldata,suchas raceandethnicorigin,religiousbelief, sexualorientation,genderidentityand healthinformation.

“Delawareansdeservetohavetheir privatedataprotectedandtohaveasay inhowitisshared.Thankstotheupcomingimplementationofthe DelawarePersonalDataPrivacyAct, wewillbeabletodojustthat,”said AttorneyGeneralKathyJennings.“I amconfidentDelawarebusinesseswill taketheirnewpersonaldataprivacy obligationsseriously,andourConsumerProtectionUnitisworkinghard tohelpthemprepareasthisnewlaw approachesin2025.”

Thesiteatprivacy.delaware.gov providesinformationtohelpbusinesses preparetofullycomplywiththelawby Januaryof2025andwillcontinuetobe updatedwithnewmaterialsandinformation.TheDOJstronglyadvisesthat businessesshouldbeginpreparingnow toensurethattheyarereadybythe firstdaythenewlawbecomesenforceable.

Keyfeaturesofthenewlawinclude thesenewrequirementsforbusinesses:

•Transparency—Provideconsumerswithareasonablyaccessible,

clearandmeaningfulprivacypolicydetailingthepersonaldatacollectedby thebusinessandhowit’sused.

•Dataminimization—Onlycollect personalinformationreasonablynecessaryforthegoodsorservicestheyprovideandmaintainaninventoryofthe personaldatatheycollect,andhowit canbeaccessed.Thisincludesinformationlocatedwiththird partyprocessors likecloudstorageproviders.

•Security—Employreasonable datasecuritymeasuresproportionateto thenatureandsensitivityofthepersonaldatacollectedandstoredtopreventunauthorizedindividualsfrom accessingtheinformation.

•Accountability—Clearlyidentify contactmeansforthoseresponsiblefor dataprivacy,andsecuritymustmeet severalrequirementssetouttoensure accountability.

Additionally,businessesmustbe preparedstartingJan.1,2025,toaddressconsumerrequestsabouttheir newpersonaldatarights.Thosenew rightswillallowthat:

•Businessesmustobtainconsentfor

theuseandsharingofsensitiveinformationcollectedaboutDelawareans.

•Consumersmayoptoutofboth thesaleoftheirpersonalinformation andtargetedadvertising.

•Whenrequested,businessesmust provideconsumersthepersonaldata businesseshavecollectedaboutthem andpermitcorrections.

• Personaldatamaynotusedtodiscriminateagainstaconsumer.

•Consumersmayrequirebusinesses todeletetheirpersonaldatacollected insomecases.

Visitprivacy.delaware.govforfull detailsoftherightsandrequirements takingeffectJan.1,2025,underthe DPDPA.

TheDepartmentofJusticeConsumerProtectionUnitisalsoengaging withstakeholdersacrossDelawareto educatebusinessesaboutcompliance withtheDPDPAandwillcontinueto developmaterialsandaddinformation tothesitebasedonfeedbackfromthe businesscommunity.

Itmaybecontactedat privacy@delaware.gov.

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IRHallofFameaddsontwostrongadditions

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolHallofFameisfilledwithprestigious namesfromourcommunity—andwedon’tonlysaythatbecauseour publisherisamongsttheirluminaries.

Well,maybealittle.It’satoughjobmarket,folks.

Regardless,theillustriousHallofFamebecamealittlestrongerrecentlywhenitwasannouncedthattwoalumswouldbeinductedinto thatexclusiveclub—SussexCountyPublicSafetyDirectorRobbie MurrayJr.(IndianRiverClassof1990)andSelbyvilleMayorRickDuncan(IRClassof1975).

“ItisanhonortoberecognizedbytheIndianRiverHighSchool Alumni,”saidMurray.“Whileprevioushonoreesincludeleaderswith varyingbackgrounds,representingdifferentprofessions,onethingthey allhaveincommonisacommitmenttoserveothers.Itishumblingto beapartofsuchanincrediblegroup.”

AsforDuncan,healsohasexperienceasafirst-responderinthe community.

“Iwasafirechiefherein[Selbyville]for13yearsandhavebeena firefightersince1977,afterIgraduatedatIR,”saidDuncan.“Itisniceto beabletogrowuphereandlivehere.Beingpartofthegrowthasmayor isexciting,butweneedtomanageit.”

Itisanhonortoberecognizedbyyourinstitutionoflearningfor whatyouhaveaccomplishedsinceleavingtheirhallways,andbothof theseindividualshaveshownawillingnesstogetinvolvedintheircommunitiesandserveasshininglightsforotherstofollow.Theyhaveboth followedandled,andeachhavecarriedthemselveswithdignityandina mannertheiralmamaterandcommunityhaveembraced.

DuncanhasbeennavigatingSelbyvillethroughaneraofrapid growth,whileMurrayhelpedbringFrankfordresidentstogetherwithhis workatEnvisionFrankford—showingthattheyarebothmulti-faceted individualswhocaredeeplyaboutandfortheircommunity.

WeapplaudMurrayandDuncanforthisachievement,aswellasthe Alumniorganizationforchoosingsowisely.

Loweringthetemperatureisalwaysagoodstart

Nodoubtyou’vereadandheardalotthesepastfewdaysabout theneedto“lowerthetemperature”ofthepoliticaldiscourseinthis nationafterthehorrifyingnear-assassinationofformerPresident DonaldTrumplastweekend.

And,alsonodoubt,you’vereadandheardpoliticianafterpolitician,andpunditafterpundit,dialthattemperaturebackupagain theveryfirstchancethey’vehad.Ifit’snotonesidedeclaringthat theotherisathreattoourdemocraticway oflife,it’stheothersuggestingthattheir opponentsarejustlettingSatangrabthe wheelandsteerusallintoagodlessoblivion ofhellfire.Andthecyclecontinuestospin.

ButintheimmortalwordsofBillyJoel, wedidn’tstartthefire.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

W.Bush,BarrackObama,TrumpandJoeBiden.That’s16outof47 presidents—morethanonethird.

Now,manyofthoseattemptsorplotswerefromforeignactors, butthefactremains:BeingpresidentoftheseUnitedStatesisa dangerousgig.Anditwillprobablycontinuetobelongintothefuture,ifwe’rebeinghonest.

Asmuchasweliketopontificatethat weareintheveryworstoftimesasanation, andthatwe’veneverseendivisionlikethisbefore,well,that’snotremotelytrue.Forstarters,let’sharkenbacktothe1860s,whenour nationwasliterallyatwarwithoneanother—seeingabout620,000 Americanslosingtheirlivesoverwhatamountedtoafightoverthe rightofhumanbeingstoownotherhumanbeings.

Andlet’snotactlikethat’soneblackeye,folks.Iwas11yearsold whenPresidentRonaldReaganwasshotbyJohnHinkley,afew shortmilesawayfromwhereIwasatthetime.Aricochetbrokeone ofReagan’sribs,puncturedalungandcausedinternalbleeding.

TheodoreRooseveltwasshotonceinthechestinMilwaukeeby asaloonkeeperwhilerunningforpresidentin1912.Accordingto JohnGurda’s“CreamCity Chronicles:StoriesofMilwaukee’sPast,” Rooseveltspokefor84minutesafterbeingshot,tofinishhisspeech, andsaid,“Ladiesandgentlemen,Idon’tknowwhetheryoufullyunderstandthatI’vejustbeenshot,butittakesmorethanthattokilla BullMoose.”ThatbulletremainedinRoosevelt’schestmuscleuntil hediedin1919.

Somewerenotsofortunate.PresidentsAbrahamLincoln,James Garfield,WilliamMcKinley,andJohnF.Kennedywereallassassinatedwhileinoffice—andallbygunfire.

Inaddition,accordingtothewackyworldofWikipedia,there wereassassinationattemptsorfoiledplotsagainstAndrewJackson, AbrahamLincoln,WilliamHowardTaft,HerbertHoover,Franklin D.Roosevelt,HarryTruman,JohnF.Kennedy,RichardNixon,GeraldFord,JimmyCarter,GeorgeH.W.Bush,BillClinton,George

Don’tgetmewrong—Idobelievethediscourseinthiscountry isoutofhand,withnoclearevidencethatit willebbanytimesoon.Socialmediahas givenmorepeopleapublicvoicethanever before,stirringthedigitalhornet’snestby thesecond,and24-hournewsstationsthat havedecidedto“wearthejerseys”ofone party ortheotherhavesucceededincausing peopletositaroundandgetangryathalf thecountryallday.

Butmostpeoplestopatbeingangry.Evenpeoplewhofracture relationshipswithrelativesorlovedonesoverpoliticalfightingtypicallyjuststopatbeingangryorsayingsillyormeanthings.Mostof ushaveaninternal“governor”ofsorts,likethosedevicesweseeon somevehiclesthatcaphowfastwecandrive.Wegetmad.Welose ourability torationallymakecriticalandinformeddecisions.And wesaythingsweshouldn’tsay.

Butthat’sasfarasweletthingsgo,right?

Mostly.Buttherearethoseindividualswhodonothavethecapacitytocontroltheirbehavior.Theymightnothavethementalor emotionalcapabilitytoappreciatethatwhattheyareconsideringis notthewaytocuretheworld’sillsorbecomefamousorchange anythingatall.Or,maybethey’rejustimpulsivejerkswhofeelsome sortofweirdcomplexthattheyalonecanfixthenation.

Eitherway,they’reoutthere,andtheyalwayshavebeen.There arejustsomepeoplewhoarebad,orlacktheability torefrainfrom doingbadthings.Doestheconstantrhetoricandvitriolandliesand hateandover-the-topludicrousstuffwehearallaroundusstirthem upandmakethemmoredangerous?Probably,butI’mcertainlyno expertonmentalhealthorhumanbehavior.

But,yeah.Probably.

Weneedtoargue.Weneedtodefendourprinciplesandbeliefs andfightforwhatweperceivetoberight.Butwealsoneedtodoit responsibly,andwithoutthehyperboleandnonsense. Youneverknowwho’slistening.Someone’salwayslistening.

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Readershares‘hole’ inwindfarmplan

Editor:

Thereisaholeinthewindfarmplan, whichwillbringhigh-voltagepowercablesashoreatthe3-Rsbeach,andthat holeappearstobedeeperthana canyon.

ThiswasclearwhenIattended DNREC’spubliceventlastmonthand askedaquestionaboutemergencypreparednessforthegiantwindfarmprojectoffthecoastofSouthernDelaware.

Iasked:“Hasacomprehensiveplan beencreatedtorespondtoacatastrophiceventatthe3-Rssite,where the windfarm’spowerlineswillcome ashore?”

Iwasshockedthatnoonecouldanswerthequestion,letalonepointto whereImightfindanyplanning.More

chilling,manyoftheofficialshada blankstarewhenIraisedtheissue,asif thiswasthefirsttheyhadheardofor thoughtaboutemergencyplanning.

Bringingthepowerlinesashorejust blocksfromoneofourmostcrowded publicbeachesaswellasoneofthe mostdensely-populatedcommunitiesin NorthBethany,comeswithhugerisks. Thereisalaundrylistofpotentialdangersfromhurricanestonor’easters,fire, acablebeingcut,flooding,incidentsat thewindfarmsiteitself,toahazardous materialspillthatposesgreaterrisks, andplentyotherexamples.Asfaraswe cantell,noplanhasbeenputonpaper.

WouldtheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompanyhavethepersonnel, trainingorequipmenttohandleapotentialcatastrophe?Ifthehigh-voltage cablesbecomeuncovered(ashappened onBlockIsland,RI,tocablesfromoffshorewindmills)oranemergencyevent happenedinIndianRiverBay,how wouldthepublicbeprotectedandwho wouldbetrainedtorespond?IftheDepartmentofNaturalResourcesgotinvolved,whoisincommandto coordinatethefirstresponders?With thepotentialofmasscasualties,would localemergencyfacilitiesbeready?How dotheseagenciestrainforsuchanevent andwhere?Finally,whatwillitcost,

andwhopaysforit?Wetaxpayersor the companiesbuildingandmaintainingtheproject?

Iamcertainsomeonewillsaythat emergencyplanningwillbeaddressed later.Butshouldn’tpublicsafetybeensured,andfundingcommittedbefore theprojectisapproved?Weneedassurancethatsomeseriousthoughthas goneintoemergencypreparednessfor thisproject.Theunthinkablecanhappen.Awind-drivenfirestormtriggered byanelectricaleventsweptthrougha hugechunkofMaui,destroyingits main towncenter.Morethanonehundredpeoplewerekilled,andmillionsof dollarsinpropertywasleftinashes.In Baltimore,fewenvisionedagianttanker driftingintoandcollapsingtheKey Bridge.Thecompaniespromotingthis projectmustpartnerinpreparedness withstateandlocalfirstresponders. Thisisaclearissueofprotecting livesandproperty.Theblankstaresat theDNRECeventsentaclearand chillingmessage.Weneedtohitthe pausebuttonintheapprovalprocessfor the 3-Rssite,andmanytoughquestions mustbeansweredbeforeanyonecan turnashovel.

DanCohen NorthBethanyBeach

Diaperdriveahit, thankstomany

Editor:

TheBishopBurkeCouncilofthe KnightsofColumbushadaDiaper DriveonJune22and23tohelp CatholicCharities.Thankstoourvery generousparishioners,wecollectedalmost4,000diapersandvariousother babysupplies:

•Newborn,31diapers

•Size1,393diapers

•Size2,1,028diapers

• Size3,821diapers

•Size4,534diapers

•Size5,564diapers

•Size6,415diapers

Total:3,786diapers.

Belowisatotalforbabywipes:

•55packs

•4largeboxes

•1extra-largebox(1,080wipes)

•Miscellaneousbedmats,washcloths,diaperrashcream.

MikeBell BishopBurkeCouncil oftheKnightsofColumbus

C love & Cedar Co ffeeb ar

Projectaimstoaddressfoodinsecurity,waste

Delawarewillbethefirststateto pilotaninnovativeapptohelpthose hardesthitbyeconomicchallenges stretchSNAPdollarsfurtherandfeed theirfamilies.

KnownbroadlyastheSmartFood Program,thepublic-privatepartnership wasbornoutoftheWhiteHouseChallengetoEndHunger&BuildHealthy CommunitieswiththeleadershipofLt. Gov.BethanyHall-Long;stateagriculture,andhealthandsocialservices agencies;federalofficials;andr4Technologies,anewAIcompanycreatedby the foundersofPriceline.

Delawareisthefirsttolaunchinthe U.S.,using$1.5millioninAmerican RescuePlanAct(ARPA)funding.Surroundedbylocalstakeholders,state leadersandr4TechnologiesrepresentativeswerejoinedbyWhiteHouseand federalexpertstoannouncetheprogram onWednesdayatShopRiteofChristina CrossinginWilmington.Thegoalisto seetheFirstState’sprogramscalenationwide,withthe50thstate,Hawaii, pursuinganiterationoftheinitiative next.

“Everypersondeservesaccessto healthy,nutritiousfood.It’snotonly beneficialforfamilies—ensuringfood equityisbeneficialtotheeconomyand ourenvironment,”saidHall-Long. “Morethan30percentoffoodatretail andproducerlevelsisthrownaway. ThroughtheSmartFoodProgram,we cansignificantlylowerfoodwaste whileconnectingindividualsinneed withhealthyfoodatthegrocerystoreto ensurethisfoodgoestosomeone’s pantr yandnotthelandfill.

“It’smyhopewecanexpandthisaccessfurther,fromfarmers’marketsand beyond.Delawarewillbethefirstto launchthisinnovativeprogram,butwe lookforwardtoseeingthisinitiativego transcontinental.Iwanttothankr4 Technologiesforturningbigideasinto solutionsthatwilldirectlyimpactour families,economy,andenvironment.”

Akeycomponenttothisprogramis theSNAPSmartShopperapp.SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram

(SNAP)recipientscandownloadthe apptohaveaccesstodigitalcouponsfor specificSNAP-approvedfoods.The goalistoprovideinformationtohelp SNAPbenefitdollarsgoforward throughshoppingrecommendations andeducationalresources.

“Thankyoutoeachandeveryoneof youforyourcommitmentandyour partnershiptoendhungerandensure thateveryonehasaccesstohealthy,nutritiousfood,”saidWhiteHouseSenior AdvisortothePresidentandDirector of PublicEngagementSteveBenjamin. “Itistrulyinspiringtoseethewholeof societyapproachthatthepresidenthas envisionedandcalledfortoaddress theseissues,seeingthemplayingout righthereinhishomestateof Delaware.”

“Ther4teamisincrediblyexcitedto

seeourvisionofusingAItechnologyto reducefoodinsecurityandfood wastebeintroducedtodayasaliveprogramstartinginDelaware,”saidPaul Breitenbach,founderandCEOofr4 Technologies.“This isanimportantopportunityforgovernmenttoapply provencommercialtechnologytosolve twohugeproblemswhereeveryone wins.Welookforwardtoworkingwith theamazingteaminDelawaretogether withretailers,producers,andstateand federalleadersacrossthecountryto scalethisgamechangingcapability.”

SimilartothePricelineairlineindustrymodel,retailersandproducerswill makeSNAP-approveditemsavailable atdiscountsinthespecificstoreswhere surplusinventoriesandunfilledSNAP demandarepredicted.Anotherelement istheintegrationofeducationalcontent

tosupporthealthychoicesfrommeal planningtobuyingfood.

Theapp,whichwillbereadyfor downloadbytheendoftheyear,uses AItotailorshoppinghabitsandispredictedtobegame-changinginaddressingfoodwasteattheretailandproducer levels.

“Whenwecanhelpourmostvulnerablebuylocallygrownproducts,”said DelawareSecretaryofAgriculture MichaelT.Scuse,“theygetthemost nutritious,freshestfoodDelawarehas tooffer,andwehelpkeepsmallfarms productive,boostingandgrowingthe localeconomy.That’swhythisprogram issuchawin-win,andagreatexample ofhowthinkingoutsidetheboxand public-privatepartnershipscanbenefit

Delaware’scitizensandbeyond.”

“WearecommittedtoincreasingaccesstohealthyfoodsforSNAPhouseholdsbyhelpingtomakemorefamilies foodandnutritionsecure–makingsure thatallAmericanscanaccessfoodthat supportstheirhealthandoverallwellbeing,”saidMid-AtlanticRegionalAdministratorPattyBennettoftheUSDA Food&NutritionService.“Wearedelightedtosupportourcolleaguesin Delawareastheyembarkonthisinnovativeproject.”

TheSmartFoodProgramaimsto addressfoodinsecurityamongapopulationdisproportionatelyimpactedby theCOVIDpandemicandhardesthit byeconomicchallenges.About1in7 Delawarekidsfacefoodinsecurity, whichisabout35,000children statewide.Accordingto2022USDA

data,13percentofDelawareans—or upwardsof120,000residents—receive SNAPbenefits.

Delaware’sDivisionofSocialServiceswillbeimplementingtheprogram inconjunctionwithr4Technologies.

“Delawareisleadingthechargeina nationalfirstforSNAPrecipientsto havetheirmoneygoalittlefurther,” saidDelawareDepartmentofHealth& SocialServicesDeputySecretaryDaniel Walker.“TheSmartFoodProgramwill deliverhopetoDelawareSNAPhouseholds.”

Thereisa$250billiondollarfoodwasteproblem,withone-thirdofall foodproducedgloballygoingtowaste. Thisprogramisasignificantwaytoaddressretailerandproducerefficiencyat thegrocerystoreandavoidhealthy foodsendingupinlandfills.

“Ithinkitissuper-excitingtobepart ofsomethinginnovativeandprogressive thatwillhelpservethemostvulnerable inourcommunitybutalsoonamacro

levelreducefoodwaste,whichis tremendousworldwidebutalsoinour localDelawarecommunity,”said MelissaKenny,executivevicepresident oftheKennyFamilyShopRites.

“Whengovernmentcollaborates withinnovatorslikethosefromr4 Technologies,wecancometogetherto solvesomeofourgreatestsocietal challenges,likefoodinsecurity.It’svery fittingthattheSmartFoodProgram wasannouncedinthe2ndSenatorial Districttoday,”saidstateSen.Darius Brown.“Thisistheplacewhereopportunitylives,andIwasgladtowelcome ourpartnersfromtheWhiteHouse, theStateofDelawareandourlocal businesscommunityforthisexciting announcement.”

“Goodnutritionissoimportantfor chronicdiseaseprevention,butmany familieslacktheaccesstohealthy and freshfoods,”saidKarlaShelnutt,principalinvestigatoroftheUF/IFASExtensionFamilyNutritionProgram

(UniversityofFlorida’sSNAP-EducationProgram)andaleaderinSNAPEducationnationally.“I’mexcitedfor thefamiliesofDelawarewhoutilize SNAPbenefits.Theywillnowhaveaccesstohealthierfoodthankstothe SmartFoodProgram,andatalower price.

“Ialsoreallyappreciater4Technologiesforrecognizingtheimportanceofnutritioneducationand partneringwithusattheUniversityof Floridatodevelopnutritionrecommendationsforthisprogram.Thisnew appwillhelpteachfamilieshowto makebetterfoodchoicesandstretch theirfooddollarsattheirfavoritegrocerystore.”

“Today’sannouncementshowshow theAmericanRescuePlanActcontinuestodeliverforDelaware,”saidU.S. Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.),whoaspart ofDelaware’scongressionaldelegation votedforthepassageofARPA. “Throughpublic-privatepartnerships, weareabletoleveragefundingtohelp ensurenoDelawareanisinneedand noresourcesarewasted.That’swhatI callawin-win!”

“Wemustworktogethertoliftup thosearoundusintheirmostvulnerablemoments,especiallywhenitcomes totacklingfoodinsecurity,”saidU.S. Sen.ChrisCoons(D-Del.).“Thisfederalfundingwillbuildabetterfoundationfortacklinghungerin communitiesupanddownDelaware, andit’sencouragingtoseesomany helpfulpartiesfromtheWhiteHouse ondowncomingtogethertosupport andinspirelocalinitiatives.”

“Itiscriticalthateverychildin Delawarehasaccesstosafeandhealthy food,”saidU.S.Rep.LisaBlunt Rochester(D-Del.),memberofthe HealthSubcommitteeintheU.S. HouseofRepresentatives.“Thisinitiative,fundedbytheAmericanRescue PlanActthatIchampionedinCongress,isanimportantstepintheright direction.Asthefounderandco-chair oftheFutureofWorkCaucusinCongress,Iamexcitedbythispartnership andtheleveragingofcutting-edge technologytohelpaddressfoodinsecurityandfoodwasteintheFirst State.”

U.S.Sens.TomCarperandChris Coons,andU.S.Rep.LisaBlunt Rochester(allD-Del.)announcedthis weekthatDelawarewillreceive$2.5 millionfromtheCentersforMedicare &MedicaidServices(CMS)toexpand healthcareresourcesofferedat Delaware’spublicschools.Thefunding isthedirectresultofaprovisionco-authoredbyCarperthatwasincludedin theBipartisanSaferCommunitiesAct, legislationalsochampionedbyCoons andBluntRochester.

Delawarehasbeenawarded$2.5 milliontoenhancefacilities,recruit healthcareproviders,and/ordevelop systemstofurtherreinvestingrowing school-basedhealthcareofferings.

Officialsnotedthatschoolsplayan importantanduniqueroleinhelping Medicaideligiblechildrenaccessthe

physicalandbehavioralhealthcarethey needthroughouttheirschoolday.

“Delawarehasmadesignificant progresswhenitcomestoinvestingin school-basedhealthservices,”saidGov. JohnCarney.“Thisfederalinvestment willhelpusbuildonthatprogress.I wanttothankthefederaldelegationfor theircontinuedadvocacyforourstudents.”

“Asgovernor,Imadeacommitment toputawellnesscenterineveryhigh schoolandanurseineverypublic school,andthoseeffortscontinuetoday inourmiddleandelementaryschools,” saidCarper.“Wearenowbuildingon Delaware’ssuccessesandinvestingin school-basedhealthcareservicesnationwide.Aswecontinuetofocuson addressingyouthmentalhealth,it’s moreimportantthaneverthatween-

surethoseservicesareeasytoaccessfor studentsandtheirfamilies,including rightwherechildrenare—inschool.”

Delaware’sapplicationforthegrant, officialssaid,isreflectiveofthenationwidechildandadolescentmentalhealth crisis,towhichDelawareisresponding withactionasapartoftheState’s broadercommitmenttothehealthand wellbeingofchildrenandadolescents. That workwillnotbeconductedinisolation,asthegrantbuildsuponastrong foundationofinitiativesDelawarehas pursuedinrecentyearsrelatedtochildren’sbehavioralhealth.

“Federalinvestmentwillcontinueto improvethehealthandwellbeingof Delaware’schildren,”saidCoons.“This fundingfromtheBipartisanSafer CommunitiesActtoexpandschoolbasedhealthservicesthroughMedicaid isthelatestexampleofhowPresident Bidenandthecongressionaldelegation havedeliveredforDelawareans.”

“Withouryoungpeoplefacingmore healthchallengesthaneverbefore,accesstoschool-basedhealthcareservices hasneverbeenmoreimportant,”said BluntRochester,memberoftheHouse HealthSubcommittee.“Iamproudto haveworkedwithSens.Carperand Coonstosecurethisfederalinvestment inDelaware’sschools.Thisfundingwill increasesupportforouryoungpeople,

providingthemwiththetoolsand trainedprofessionalstheyneedtosucceed.Iwillcontinuetoadvocatein Congresstofurtherexpandhealthservicesforchildren,includingmentaland behavioralhealthservicesinourschools andacrossourhealthcaresystems.”

DelawarerecentlypassedHouseBill 5,sponsoredbyDelawareHouse SpeakerValerieLonghurst,whichrequiresthestatetoapplyforfederalauthoritytoexpandmedicallynecessary behavioralhealthservicesbeyondthe needofIEPorIFSPdocumentation. The CMSfundingandtechnicalassistanceisexpectedtohelpDelaware makenecessarytechnologyupgrades andimplementbestpracticestomaximizeaccessforDelaware’sstudents.

The$2.5millionCMSgrantalso strengthensthepartnershipbetween Delaware’sDepartmentofHealth& SocialServices(DHSS)andtheDepartmentofEducation.

“Medicaid-coveredschool-based servicesareakeyaspectinhelpingchildrenaccessthephysicalandmental health servicestheyneedanddeserve,” saidDHSSCabinetSecretaryJosette Manning.“Thesegrantswillnotonly advancechildren’shealth,butultimately canboosteducationaloutcomesbyimprovingstudentattendance,academic performanceandoverallwellbeing.”

Grand Opening

Come join us for e Hadley Model Grand Opening at Lightship Cove!

Join us to celebrate the opening of our new model, e Hadley! Explore this beautifully decorated model, talk to our team, and enjoy food and drinks! Saturday, July 20th 12-3 pm

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES STARTING IN THE $400s JOIN US AND RSVP HERE

RALopeningsfeatureanniversaryofexhibition

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

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

TheMembers’FineArt ExhibitionhasbeenapartoftheRehobothArtLeague’ssummerlineup sincetheleaguewasfounded86years ago.Thelong-standingshowhighlights artworkbymorethan80memberartists inawidevarietyofmedia,including paintingsinpastel,watercolor,acrylic,

oilandmixedmedia;sculpturesofboth metalandwood;photographyand more.

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

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

“Thisgroupofacrylicandwatercolor paintingsbyW.A.S.Hatchpresentvibrantcolorscombinedwithexpressive brushstrokes,which,together,create landscapesthattickletheimagination.

Skiesofhotpink,yellowandbluemake fordreamyvisionsoflandsonlyimagined.Hatch’sfifty-yearartisticcareer hasevolvedfrommasterfulprintmaking intheseventiestolithewatercolorsin theeightiesthroughtheearly2000sand hercurrentacrylicpaintingsoffamiliar scenesthatcombineimpossiblecolors andboldbrushstrokes.”

FromJuly19toSept.22,theleague willhavetwouniquecuratedshowson displaytohighlightpiecesfromRAL’s permanentfineartcollection.

Tocoincidewiththeleague’sannual OutdoorShowevent,CollectionsCommitteeMemberKimGrubehascurated anexhibitthatfeaturesartworkbyformerOutdoorShowartistsondisplayin theDeWittGallery.

For51years,theRehobothArt LeaguehaspresenteditsOutdoorFine Art&FineCraftShow,drawingthousandsofvisitorsandartloverseachyear totheleague’scampus.Throughout these decades,numerousartistshave showcasedtheirartworkduringthefirst twoweekendsinAugust.Asaresult,

RALacquiredmanyworksofartfrom exhibitingartiststhatarenowinthe fineartcollection—someofwhichwill beavailabletoviewinthisexhibition.

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

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

Theexhibitionsarefreeandopento everyoneduringtheregulargallery hours ofMondaythroughSaturday,10

Arts and Crafts Fair at Bear Trap Dunes

Date: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

Place: The Village at Bear Trap Dunes Pavilion 1 October Glory Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Time: 10:00 A.M. to 3 P.M

Come and partake in the local artistry!

Note: A parking lot is directly across from the pavilion.

St.Annbazaar setforJuly31 throughAug.3

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

“Bringyourfamilyandfriends,and enjoyashoppingextravaganzaandgreat food,”organizerssaidthisweek.

Threelargebuildings,aswellas tentedareas,willsellnewandgently usedhandpickeditems.Therewillbe linens,jewelry,smallappliances,housewares,kitchenware,Christmasandreligious items,books,hand-painteditems, toys,bikes,furniture,gardeningitems, outdoorfurniture,toolsandmore.

“Enjoyabreakfromyourshopping andgrababitetoeattoenjoyinour newoutdoortentedeatingarea.Serving sausagesubs,barbequesandwiches,hotdogs,rootbeerfloatsandmore,”organizerssaid.

Theeventwillbeacceptingcashand creditcards.

PremierNightonWednesday,July 31,from3to7p.m.,canbeaccessed witha$5donationatthedoor,and shoppers arebeingadvisedtoarrive earlytogetallthebestchoices.The SilentAuctionwillalsoopenJuly31 andendwiththeclosingbellonSaturday,Aug.3,at12:30p.m.

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

Rafflesincludeawickeroutdoorset, aYou-Pick-Itraffleandacustom-designedqueen-sizedQuiltRaffle.The rafflewinnerswillbedrawnonSaturday,Aug.3,atnoon.HollyKiacar/cash raffleticketswillalsobesold,andthat drawingwillbeheldonLaborDay, Monday,Sept.2,ontheBethanyBeach boardwalkaftertheBethanyBeachJazz Funeralat6p.m.

SponsorsfortheAnnualBazaarincludeMelson’sFuneralServicesand HollyKia,tonameafew.Formoreinformationaboutadvertisingandsponsorshipopportunities,contactAlexis Sclama,byemailatparishofstannbazaar@gmail.comorbycalling (410)790-7669.

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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.

Morethan100vendorsontapforcraftshow

Shade,plentifulcustomers,freeparking,foodandfreeadmissionhavelured morethan125vendors(severalonawait list)tothebiggestAngolabytheBay (ABTB)AnnualCraftShowever,setfor Saturday,July20,from9a.m.to2p.m. The49thannualeventwillbeheldrain orshine.

Morethan125vendorsfromthroughoutDelawareandneighboringstateswill besellingtheirwaresintheshadygrove atthesideofABTB’sparkinglot.Visitorscanpurchaseuniqueitemsthatincludestainedglassart,crystals, hand-madefabricobjects,lawnornaments,clothing,bathandbodyproducts, driftwoodart,cigar-boxguitars,photographs,jewelry,handmadefishinglures andoriginalpaintings.

“TheABTBcraftshowhasanincrediblemixofvendorsfromfinearttoaf-

fordablecrafts,”saidKathyFessenbecker, localartist.“Thebestpartisthatweall staycoolundertreesinagrovenextto theparkinglotthatkeepusshaded.”

Theeventnotonlyoffersfreeadmissionandplenty offreeparking,butitalso hasfoodanddrinkavailableforlunch, providedbytheABTBmen’sclub,the Owls.

“TheABTBCraftFairisoneofmy favoriteshows,”saidYvonneTorelli,an artistofoilpaintingswhohasbeencomingtotheeventforyears.“It’salovely settingincoolshade.Thevendorsand showvolunteersareallsokindandhelpful.Thecoffeeanddonutsarealsoso sweetandthoughtful.Theshowiswellattended,withawidevariety ofitems, whichisbeneficialtovendors,aswellas ourguests.Mostimportantly,thereis thoroughadvertisingtocreateasuccessfuloutcome.”

TheABTBcraftshowissponsoredby theSeaGals,whichisapartofthe ABTBcommunity.Establishedin1975, theSeaGalsisasocialandfundraising groupmadeupofmorethan70women whocontributemoniesraisedtolocal nonprofitorganizations,charitablegroups andprojectswithinthecommunity and surroundingarea.Someofthebeneficiariesincludelocalfoodpantries,theBoys &GirlsClub,veterans’groups,Habitat forHumanityandPathwaystoSuccess. Otherfundraisingactivitiessponsoredby theSeaGalsincludeamahjongtournamentandayardsale.

ABTBisat33457WoodlandCircle, fivemileswestofRoute1offAngola Road.Forinformationaboutthecraft show,email abtbcraftshowlewes@gmail.com.

Thank You to all Businesses, First Responders & Volunteers who introduced Foreign Students to the “Best

at St Martha’s Episcopal Church’s

17th Annual International Student

Welcome to the Community Picnic

Donors of Delicious US Foods

• Another Giant Donation from Giant Foods

• Al Casapulla’s Pizza

• Amato’s Pizza

• Armand’s By The Sea

• Bank’s Liquors

• Bethany Boathouse

• Bethany Blues BBQ

• Bethany Diner

• Blue Crab

• Bonkey’s Ice Cream

• Charley K’s BBQ

• Fox’s Pizza Den

• G&E/Hocker’s Supermarket

• Good Earth Market & Restaurant

• Grotto Pizza

• Honey’s Bethany

• Hotel Bethany Beach

• Mac’s Custom Catering

• Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234

• Ocean Air Produce

• Penguin Diner

• Pomodoro Pizza

• Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli

• Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille

• Sandy Pony Donuts

• Cottage Café

• The Wawa Foundation

• Homemade Desserts from St Martha’s Parishioners

Donors Filling the Gift Bags

• Bethany Beach Surf Shop T-Shirts

• Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce T-Shirts

• Bethany CVS/Coppertone

• Candy Kitchen

• Captain’s Quarters Arcade

• Coastal Kayak SUP Lessons

• Dental Assoc of DE

• Fisher’s Popcorn

• Giant Food Shopping Bags

• InterExchange Safety Lights

• Intrax Sundries

• Sketcher’s Backpacks

• SoDel Concepts T-Shirts

• State Farm Insurance

• Vacasa Personal Toiletry Kits

LoreneCarmeanBreasure,83 LoreneCarmeanBreasure,83,went tobewiththeLord,peacefully,ather homeinMillsboro,Del.,onJuly11, 2024.ShewasbornonOct.28,1940. Breasuregraduatedin1958from MillsboroHighSchool.In1960,she marriedLeroyEdwardBreasurefrom Georgetown,Del.Theyweremarried for45years,untilhispassingin2005. Togethertheyraisedtwochildren: DionneLoreneBakerandLorneLeroy Breasure.

Welcome Ambassadors

• Assisting Bicycle Commuters (ABC) Ministry of Mariner’s Church

• Beebe Hospital

Community Outreach Nurses

• BB Fire Dept EMTs

• BB Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Committee

• Bethany – Fenwick Chamber of Commerce Seasonal Employee Website

• BB Town Lifeguards

• Bethany Beach Police Of cers

• Ocean View Police Of cers

• DE State Police

• Dept of State “Bridge USA” Program Reps

• Dickens Parlour Theater Magician Randy Forster

• St Vincent DePaul Ministry of St Ann Parish Corn Hole Team

• South Coastal Library

• The Coastal Point

In1975,sheacceptedJesusChristas herLordandSavior.ShereadtheBible dailytoherchildrenandfaithfully prayedforallherfamily,alwaysdirectingthemtothescripturesforpeaceand guidanceinallareasoftheirlife.BreasureretiredfromworkfortheDelaware DepartmentofElectionsin2001. Breasurewasprecededindeathby herparents,PrestonandMargaret CarmeanofMillsboro,Del.;herbrother PrestonCarmean;andhersisterCharleneLynch.Sheissurvivedbyabrother, GayCarmean;andherchildren, DionneLoreneBakerandLorneLeroy Breasure.Sheisalsosurvivedbyfour grandchildren,James“J.J.”Baker(and Erin),CoreyBaker,WilliamBreasure (andLizzie)andMorganIseman(and Luke);aswellasfivegreat-grandchildren,BaylorBaker,RubyBaker, BethanyIseman,RonanBreasureand OwenBreasure.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat WatsonFuneralHomeonMonday,July 22,2024.Theviewingwillbeginat10 a.m.andserviceat11p.m.Agraveside servicewillfollowattheendofthe ser vice.InmemoryofBreasure,contributionscanbesenttotheCommunity ChurchofOakOrchard,32615Oak OrchardRoad,Millsboro,DE19966. Breasure’slifememorialwebpageisonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

JoyS.Carozza,81

JoyS.Carozza,81,ofOceanView, Del.,passedawaypeacefullywithher lovingfamilybyhersideonJune12, 2024,afterashorthospitalstay.She wasbornonMarch14,1943,inDobbs Ferry,NY,daughterofthelateJohn PardySr.andElizabeth(Storm)Pardy. Af tergrowingupandgraduating fromArdsleyHighSchool(NY),she marriedJamesW.CarozzaJr.inOctober1964.AfterlivinginWestchester County,NY,theysettledinCongers, NYwiththeirtwodaughters.Shewas afull-timeMombutalsoworkedasa TeachingAssistantinthelocalschool system.Tragically,Jamespassedawayin aLineofDutyaccidentinJuly1984 andJoyfocusedonherdaughtersand theircontinuededucation.In2002,Joy movedtoOceanViewtoahomeand

Wow! What a Picnic: 141 Students from 23 Countries, Food, Gifts, Games, Bike Repairs! A chance to learn funny American words & make lifelong friends!

SPC’sGrunebaumfiles forCounty’sDistrict3seat

JaneGruenebaum,anadvocateforbalancedgrowth,lastweekannouncedher candidacyfortheDistrict3seatonthe SussexCountyCouncil,challengingwhat shecalled“therampantdevelopmentthat hasburdenedroads,schoolsandmedical facilities.”

“Likemanycoastalresidents,Ibelieve enoughisenough.Thecurrentstatusquo servestheinterestsofafew.AsaSussex CountyCouncilmember,Iwillbringbalancetothetable,andIwillworkto changethoseordinancesthatignoreconcernsabouttheenvironmentandinfrastructure,”saidGruenebaum.

ARehobothBeachresident, Gruenebaumco-foundedandledthe SussexPreservationCoalition(SPC), which,throughitsmonthlymeetings, broughttogethercitizensanddecisionmakersfromthestateandcountylevelsto discussenvironmentalissues.Sheresigned asSPCpresidenttorunforoffice.

SPCwasformedbyresidentswho worked,unsuccessfully,tomodifythe175acre,300-homedevelopmentcalledCoral LakesthatwasapprovedalongRobinsonvilleRoadin2023.CoralLakes,which clear-cutanentireforest,isoneofmany largeprojectsapprovedbytheSussex CountyCouncilinrecentyears, Gruenebaumsaid,withoutregardtoim-

pactontheenvironmentortheinfrastructure.

Evenlargerprojects—the637-acre, 1,922-unitCoolSpringCrossingandthe 431-acre,852-unitNorthStar—are pendingbeforetheCounty,shenoted.

“Theresultofthisstatusquoapproach isbumper-to-bumpertraffic,crowded classroomsandlongwaitsformedicalappointments.Theconsequencesinclude massivedestructionofwetlands,forests andhabitats.”

AspresidentofSPC,Gruenebaum said,sheworkedtobringapositivevoice tothediscussionoftheseimportantissues andwilldothesameasacouncilmember.

“Iwanttomakethisclear:Iamnot anti-development.Iamforabalanced, commonsenseapproach.Infact,weneed moreaffordablehomesbuiltinSussex County,”saidGruenebaum.“Wecannot keepvotingforthesamepeopleandexpectadifferentoutcome.Weareonan unsustainablepath,anditistimefora change.”

Voterscanlearnmoreabout Gruenebaum’scampaignatwww.janeforsussex.comorcontactheratjaneforsussex2024@gmail.com.SussexCounty CouncilDistrict3bordersalongthe county’seasterncoastline,roughlyfrom DeweyBeachtoSlaughterBeach.

Inside Out celebrates rates 1st year in

Car Care detailing

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Farro said the paint use Wh th E hhd ar Ca top s to k is im main

aware of that, and opened a second site in West Ocean City, at 12472 Sea Oaks Lane, unit 8, just off Decatur Highway.

When the EPA took has changed. lead out of paint, it made the paint softer.

Joe Farro, are, is well d a second 12472 Sea f Stephen ed on cars EPA t k ership. He said the warranty can only be used once, so he said if you have a five year warranty, don’t address the issues with the paint right away, wait til l t thd f th J

“Nowadays, you have to protect your paint, because it just doesn’t last the way it used to,” Farro said.

Farro’s staff is certified in paint correction and ceramic coating. He said his team stays up to date on the newest products available to help vehicle paint last longer.

He recommends vehicle owners who want to keep their car body looking nice to consider getting a ceramic coat on their cars.

Farro admitted that he was hesitant to get into ceramic coating at first, as he was worried it might be the next snake oil business, but he has been doing it for six years now and it works.

“Ceramic coatings are made to be a sacrificial layer over the painted surface of your vehicle. The coating is designed to take the brunt of whatever is impacting it, preserving the paint underneath, but it’s not bulletproof,” Farro said.

“The ceramic coating will make it easier to clean and the slick surface will keep it clean for longer. Bugs and dirt don’t hold to the surface as easily, so it will make your paintwork a lot shinier.”

Farro said the ceramic coating is a two-day process.

“This gives me the time to do any correction of the paint. Some cars are dull or you see spider webs in the paint, we have to take those out first.”

He said the prep and correction process he and his team do before adhering the ceramic coating is the most important step.

Farro cautions people who have paint protection plans from the deal-

until closer to the end of the warranty, so the dealer has to address all of the issues.

Farro offers different types of ceramic coating at Inside Out Car Care, with one- three- and five-year warranties.

If there are any issues with the paint during this time, Farro said to bring it back and he will take care of it.

“I stand behind it,” Farro said. He also encourages his customers to come in for a free annual inspecIf there tion of the ceramic coating. are any issues, he will do a rejuvenation of the ceramic coating at no charge.

This can be done during an annual detailing of the interior of the car, another maintenance need for many people, especially those who hit the beaches regularly.

Farro also does headlight restoration.

He said headlights used to be made out of glass, but now they are made of plastic, which becomes cloudy over time.

“With daylight running lights, the heat from the lights is on the plastic 24/7, which accelerates the oxygenation process of the plastic.

“There is no way to prevent it, it is going to happen.”

Farro uses a five-step wet sanding process to take off the top cloudy Then it is pol layer of the plastic.ished back to clear.

Inside Out Car Care is insurance industry-approved for water and mold restoration. Its Salisbury shop just won the best award from “Coastal Style” for Wicomico. He expects to do the same at his Ocean City shop next year. https://waxthatcar.com/

YachtrockcomingtotownwithYachtleyCrew

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyareknownasthe“titansofsoft rock.”

Andtheiraimistohaveaudience memberstappingtheirtoesandrising fromtheirseatsinrhythmtotheir pleasingmelodies.

Theseven-year-oldbandYachtley Crewwilldothat,andmuchmoreduringtheirperformanceatFreemanArts PavilionnearSelbyvillebeginningat7 p.m.onSaturday,July20.

YachtleyCrewisaseven-member SouthernCalifornia-basedbandthat burstontotheclubscenein2017.The FreemanArtsPavilionispartoftheir

currentFullSteamAheadnationwide tourthatbeganinFebruaryandcontinuesinsupportoftheirdebutalbum, “SeastheDay,”fromJimmyBuffett’s MailboatRecords.

YachtleyCrewhasbeencredited withbringingnewlifetomanysoftrocktuneswiththeirenergyandenthusiasm.Theyplaywhatisknownas “yachtrock,”whichencapsulatestherevivalofsoftrockandTop40hitsfrom thelate’70stotheearly’80s.

SongsthebandplaysincludeBoz Scaggs’“LidoShuffle,”Ace’s“How Long,”RobbieDupree’s“StealAway,”the BeeGees’“HowDeepIsYourLove”and genrepioneerChristopherCross’“Ride LiketheWind.”Additionalsongsinthe band’ssetincludeToto’s“Africa,”LookingGlass’“Brandy”andRupertHolmes’ “Escape(ThePiñaColadaSong).”

Thebandmakesastrikingimpressiondeckedoutintheirnauticalthemed suitsandcaptain’shats.ItssevenmembersareleadvocalistPhillipDaniel, drummerRobJones,bassistChazRuiz, guitaristThomasGardnerJr.,backup vocalistCurtClendenin,saxophoneand

flutistPaulPate,andkeyboardplayer MattGrossman.

YachtleyCrewhasappearedon AndyCohen’s“WatchWhatHappens Live,”hashelpedringintheNewYear onKLASandKTLA’s“LasVegas Countdownto2023”(anexclusive, Emmy-winningspecialsyndicatedprogramthatreachedmorethan16.5millionU.S.TVhouseholds),performedon countlessmorningtelevisionandradio showsthroughoutthecountry,hasbeen featuredonFoxNewsnationallyand performedonSiriusXM’sYachtRock Radio“YachtRock311”showasthe first-everyacht-rockbandtoperform liveatthestation.

Theyhavealsoperformedatacadre ofcharityandspecialeventsthroughout theyears,includingMarioLopezGolf ClassicTournamentinsupportofthe ProvidenceSaintJosephMedicalCenter.

TheFreemanArtsPavilionislocated at31806LakeviewDrive,westofFenwickIsland,nearSelbyville.Topurchase tickets,call(302)436-3015oraccess theFreemanArtsPavilionwebsiteat www.freemanarts.org.

PaulCullenWinesopenscommunityinvestmentround

Unplugged&Uncorked,whichofferssevenItalianwinesavailabletoresi-

dentsin40states,hasopenedacommunityinvestmentroundonWefunder toexpandthecoastalDelawarecompanyfivefoldinthenextyear.

Unplugged&Uncorked’sbrandis PaulCullenWines,startedbymusician-chefPaulCullen,aformerbass playerwiththebandBadCompany,and corporateexecutiveJimRivette.

Sincelaunchingin2021,thewine brandhasreceivedendorsementfrom chefs,wineshopownersandconsumers with discerningpalates.

“We’veopenedaninvestmentround onWefundertotakePaulCullenWines

tothenextlevel,”Rivettesaid.“Inparticular,wewillusethefundstomarketthe companyandhirestaff.Ourcustomers haveprovedthereisademandforgood, affordableItalianwines,andwe’reexcited toreachmorepeoplewiththeproducts.”

endswithanintimateconcert.

“It’samazinghistorybehindasolid brand,”Rivettesaid.

Hesaidcustomersappreciatethe compellingstorybehindPaulCullen Winesasmuchastheydothewine.

Cullenpivotedfromplayinginstadiums toperformingaprivateconcertin clients’homesafterpreparingthema multicourseItalianwinedinner.He’s travelednationwidetocookforclients, theirfamiliesandfriends.Eachmeal

Anyonecaninvestfrom$100to $100,000throughWefunder,anonline platformthatsupportsstartupsandentrepreneurs.Insteadofowningdirect sharesinthecompany,investorsholdan interestinaSpecialPurposeVehicle (SPV)companydedicatedtoowning equityinUnplugged&UncorkedInc. VisitWefunder.com/PaulCullenWinesformoreinformation.ForinformationonPaulCullenWines,visit paulcullen.rocks/wine.

SidewalksonthemindofFrankfordofficials

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Discussionofmuch-neededrepairs toFrankford’ssidewalkscontinuedat theJuly1meetingoftheFrankford TownCouncil,withthecostoftherepairsatthetopofthecouncil’sconcerns.

“That’swhyoursidewalksareinthe conditiontheyare,becauseit’ssuchan expensiveproject,”TownCouncilPresidentGregWelchsaid.

“We’restillworkingonwhattodo,” headded.

Thetopichadcomeupatarecent Charter&OrdinanceCommittee meeting,hesaid,and“Weweretalking about puttingthecostontheowner,at leastalargepercentageofit,”hesaid.

Estimatingthatsomesidewalks couldcostupto$30,000—whichhe said,whenfinanced,couldbeasmuch as$600amonthoverfiveyears— Welchsaid,“That’sahugedebttoput onpropertyowners.”

“There’sonlythreeoptions,”Council TreasurerJohnWrightsaid.“TheTown paysforit,thepropertyownerpaysfor it,orwegetagrant.Orsomecombinationofthosethree.”

SheldonHudson,Frankford’stown managerconsultant,offeredtospeak

withofficialsfromtheSussexCounty AssociationofTownsandtheDelaware LeagueofLocalGovernmentstoencouragestateofficialstoconsiderbetter fundingforsidewalks.

“Consistently…there’sjustnotalot ofmoneyforsidewalks,”fromtheState, Hudsonsaid.

“Itreallykindofbafflesme,”hesaid, “becauseDelDOTisalwayspushingfor multi-modal,bikesandpedestrian.” Hudsonsaidhewouldbehappyto writealettertostateofficialsonbehalf oftheTown,askingformoresidewalk funding.

“Theyofferedtoregulateitforus,” Wrightsaid,pointingoutthattheState tellsmunicipalitieswhattheirsidewalks shouldbelikebutdoesnotfundthe workneededtoputtheminthatcondition.

“Inhindsight,itwouldhavebeen greatifwehadmaintainedthemand taxed,andmadesurewehadthefundingtodoit,”Welchsaid.

Meanwhile,theTownhascontracted withtheengineeringfirmGeorge, Miles &Buhrtoassesstheconditions oftheTown’ssidewalkssothattheirrepairorreplacementcanbeprioritized accordingtowhichonesareinthemost direneedofrepair.

Oneresidentrecommendedthat

oncetheworstspotsareidentified,the Townstartarotatingscheduleofsidewalkwork,startingwiththeonesthat needrepairsthemost.

“That’swherethisassessmentwill comein.Itwillshowusthebadspots,” Welchsaid,thenadmitting,“They’re mostlybadspots.”

Inotherbusinessthisweek,the councilvotedtohaveHudson,hired earlierthisyearasaconsultanttoserve asapart-timetownmanager,bethe point-personforemployeeevaluations, ratherthanhavingthecouncildo them.

SinceHudsonisapart-timeconsultant,hesaidherealizesitwouldbe“nontraditional”tohavehimoversee full-timeemployees.Healsosaidhe wouldfeelmorecomfortabledoingthe upcomingroundofemployeeevaluationsifcouncilmemberswouldgive him summariesoftheemployees’performancetodate,sincehehasonlybeen withtheTownforafewmonths.

“Whatithelpsiswedon’thavefive memberstryingtomanageoneperson,” Welchsaid.

Hudsonagreed,sayingthat,in Frankford,“Wehaveahigh-functioning council.I’veworkedintownswhere you’llhaveonecouncilpersongorogue andthey’llstarttellingstaffwhattodo.

“Really,you’reabody,”Hudsonsaid. “Whatcanhappenisthatonecouncilpersonactuallytellssomebodytodo thingsdifferently”thanthecouncilasa wholeintended.“Youcanendupwith chaos,”hesaid.

“It’sclassichumandrama,”Hudson continued,“whichisthereasontowns havetownmanagers”whowill“geta senseofwhatcouncilwantsandrelay thattothestaff,”hesaid.

Thecouncilalsovotedthisweekto jointhestate’sCounty&MunicipalPolice/FirefighterPensionPlan.Welch saidhehopesthemovewillmakethe Townmorecompetitiveinattracting police officers,addingthathefeels Frankford’sbenefitspackagehasnot comparedfavorablytothoseofneighboringtowns’policedepartments.

BeebecelebratesRollinsfamilyforgenerosity

BeebeHealthcarehostedMargaret RollinsandherfamilyrecentlytocelebratethecompletionoftheShaw Buildingrenovationsandthankthe Ma-RanFoundationforitscontinued generosity.

TheMa-RanFoundationdonated $3milliononMarch1,2022,tothe BeebeMedicalFoundationtoestablish theR.RandallRollinsCenterforMedicalEducationatBeebeHealthcare, whichislocatedinthehistoricShaw

familyonourMargaretH.Rollins LewesCampusinfrontofthehistoric ShawbuildingthathousestheR.RandallRollinsCenterforMedicalEducation.”

TheRollinsfamilyandMa-Ran FoundationhavealonghistoryofsupportingBeebeandmedicaleducation. Beebe’shistoricLewescampusand SchoolofNursingarenamedinhonor ofMargaretH.Rollins.

“ TheRollinsfamilyhavemadesuch asignificantimpactonBeebeandSussexCountythroughouttheyears,”said Dr.DavidA.Tam,MD,MBA,CPHE, FACHE,presidentandCEO,Beebe Healthcare.“Thesegiftshavehelpedus forgeaheadincreatingabeautiful spaceandtop-notchprogramstorecruitphysiciansandnursestolearnand starttheircareersatBeebe,whilewe continuetoimproveaccesstosafe, qualitycareforthepeopleofSussex County.”

Building—theoriginalBeebeHospital.Thetransformationalgifthelped fund Beebe’sGraduateMedicalEducationprogram,whichnowhoststhirdyearmedicalstudentsandBeebe’sfirstandsecond-yearfamilymedicineresidentphysicians.

Inaddition,theMa-RanFoundation establishedamaintenanceendowment for$1milliontoensuretheongoing upkeepoftheShawBuilding.Therenovationsincludedoffices,on-callsuites,a loungeandmeetingareas.

“Overtheyears,theRollinsfamily haveshownaloyalcommitmenttoeducationandpatientcareatBeebe Healthcare,”saidTomProtack,president,BeebeMedicalFoundation.“It’s alsoveryfittingtohonortheRollins

TheFamilyMedicineResidencyrecentlywelcomeditssecondclassofresidentphysicians.Itisalsooneofjust25 programsacrossthecountrythathave beenselectedtoparticipateinaspecial pilotprojectfacilitatedbytheSociety forTeachersofFamilyMedicine (STFM).Theprojectisdesignedtoelevatetheimportanceofcompetencybasedmedicaleducationwhile integratingamoreindividualizedand personalizedapproachtolearningfor medicalresidents.

“WearesoappreciativeofthegenerosityfromtheRollinsfamily.Ittruly makesadifferenceinourresident physicians’livestofeelthesupport,”said Dr.JoyceRobert,MD,programdirector forBeebe’sFamilyMedicineResidency. “TheR.RandallRollinsCenterfor MedicalEducationisatopchoicefor anyphysicianlookingtofinishtheir training.”

ENTERTAINMENT

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Wednesday,July24that3PM.RSVPrequired. Spaceislimited,giveusacalltosaveyourspot! 302-933-0955. In2023,Vikingwasvotedtothetopofitscategoriesfor oceans,riversandexpeditionsintheirannualWorld’s BestAwards,marking19yearsofrecognitionsince2004. Vikingwasalsonamedboththe#1RiverLineandthe #1OceanLinebyTravel+Leisurereadersin2022.Come checkoutalloftheexcitingitinerariesvikinghastooffer!

ChristmasinJulyplannedatBethanyBlues

DowntownBethanyBluesinRehobothBeachiscelebratingitsone-year anniversary.DowntownBlueswontwo architecturalawards—onefromRehobothBeachMainStreetforBest

SmallBusinessRedesign,forthe preservationofthehistoriclookofthe building,andanotherfromthe DelawareBuilder’sAssociationforbest renovationunder$1million.The

Magic,Music&Entertainment!

awards punctuated something important toDowntownBlues intheirfirst yearof beingin theRehoboth community. Jessica Nathan, owner,explained, “Welove beinginvolvedwith thecommunity,and beingrecognizedas preserving thishistoric site.Carryingthe torchthat Nicola Pizzalit50yearsagointhisbuilding hasbeenexciting!Inadditiontothe awards,wehaveenjoyedparticipatedin alotoftheannualtown-oriented events.”

manyarefamiliarwiththeiconicwindowswherepeoplecansitandenjoya mealwhilewatchingthesummerbustle ofdowntownRehoboth.Nathanand herteamsaidtheyarehonoredtomaintainthatnostalgiawhilebringingtheir award-winningbarbecueandcraft cocktailstothetown.

OnewayDowntownBethanyBlues isputtingtheirstamponfamilytraditionsandcommunityeventsiswith their“ChristmasinJuly”event.Thiswill bethesecondyearfortheevent,which isscheduledforThursday,July25.

ThoseincludedtheMargaritaCrawl, ChocolateFest,TheGumboCrawl, ChiliContest,Mrs.Roper’sRompand theMainStreetFashionShow.

“Thetownhasbeenwelcomingto DowntownBethanyBlues,andthe restaurantremainsenthusiasticabout extendingitsfamily-centeredvibeinto theRehobothareawheresomanyfamiliesvacation,”representativessaid.

Withtherestaurantlocatedinthe oldNicola’sPizzabuildingon1stStreet,

Therestaurantwillonceagainbe transformedintoawinterwonderland andthemedinChristmasdecorand holidaytraditions.Forthosecravinga littleblastofwintertime,doorsopenat 11:30 a.m.,andtherewillbeChristmasthemedfoodanddrinkspecials,complementarycookiedecoratingforkids andasnowconemachine.Thebigman, Santa,willevenbemakinganappearancetojoininonthefun.Staffwillbe dressedup,andfrom5to8p.m.,there willbeacousticmusicbyChrisSteele. Thespecialswillrunallday. WhilethiseventiscurrentlyjustinsidetheDowntownBlueslocation, whenaskediftheeventwasatownaffair,Nathanchuckledandsaid,“It wouldbegreatifsomeotherrestaurants orbusinessesjoinedinwithusforthe ChristmasinJulyevent.Wejustloved theconcept,anditwassomuchfunlast year,wedecidedtodoitagain.”

Shewentontoexplainthatthereare familiesinRehobothBeachwhocelebrateanannualChristmasinJulywith theirownfamiliesandhavemade DowntownBluestheirofficial“Christmasdinner”spotfortheoccasion.

Formoreinformation,visittheirsocialsorthewebsiteatwww.bethanyblues.com.

BeachBoundjoinsupwithWeichertRealtors

RepresentativesofBeachBoundRealty,arealestatebrokerageservicingthe DelawareandMarylandbeaches,announcedthisweekithasjoinedtheWeichertnationalfranchisesystemtohelp elevateitsrealestateofferingsandservicesforclientsthroughoutCoastal DelawareandMaryland.

Thebrokerage,whichisownedand operatedbyRobandLornaArlett,has rebrandedasWeichertRealtors—Beach Bound.

“ThedecisiontopartnerwithWeichertwasthemostimportantbusiness decisionofourlives,”saidRobArlett. “Withthedecadesofimpeccableindustry leadership,values,ethics,training,systems andmentoringWeichertoffers,ourcompanynowhastheroadmapandrelationshipstofulfillourvisionandmission.”

ArlettsaidBeachBoundRealty“was bornfromthedreamofcreatingabetter life,awayfromthehustleandbustleof theratrace.”Asthecompany’sfounder, hesaidhe“envisionedalifewherefamily,

faithandfunwereattheforefront.Frustratedwiththemonotonyandstressof

hispreviouscareer,”hesaid,he“soughta lifestylethatcenteredaroundqualitytime withlovedonesandtheserenebeautyof beachliving.”

“Withaburningdesiretoprovidehis familywiththeidylliclifebytheocean, RobandhisfamilymovedtoDelaware,a placeheknewlittleaboutbutquicklyfell inlovewith.Despitenotknowinganyone orhavingajoblinedup,hetookaleapof faithtopursuehisdream.Thisboldmove wasinspiredbyadeep-seatedbeliefthat lifeismeanttobelivedfullyanddreams areworthchasing.”

Arlett’sjourneyintorealestatebegan in2005,“inspiredbyhispassionforhelpingothersrealize theirowndreamsoflivingbythebeach.Hesawhimselfnotjust asaRealtorbutasa‘dreamfulfiller,’dedicatedtobringingthevisionofbeachboundlivingtorealityforhisclients.This dedicationledtothecreationofBeach BoundRealty,acompanybuiltonthe principlesoffamilyfocusanddreamfulfillment.”

Arlett’s17-plusyearsofexperiencein therealestateindustryhashelpedthe Arlettsgrowtheirbrokerage.Theyareinvolvedinthelocalcommunity,withRob Arletthavingservedaschairmanwith theSussexCountyAssociationofRealtors,trusteewiththeDelawareAssociationofRealtorsPoliticalAction Committee,andascouncilmaninSussex County.

WeichertRealEstateAffiliatesInc. PresidentBillScavonesaidhewas pleasedtowelcomethesystem’snewest affiliate.

“I’mthrilledtowelcomeournew friendsatWeichertRealtors—Beach BoundandtheirclientstotheWeichert family.Theirteamsharesourclient-first philosophyandhasastrongreputation forexceptionalcustomerservicethroughoutDelawareandMaryland.”

FormoreinformationaboutWeichert Realtors—BeachBound,call(302)5673056orvisitwww.WeichertBeachBound.com.

TheDelawareDivisionofPublic Health(DPH)thisweekrequested thecooperationofthepublictoassist inmakingeveryefforttoreunitestray dogswiththeirownersbeforecontactingtheOfficeofAnimalWelfare’s (OAW)DelawareAnimalServicesfor pickuportakingthemtoBrandywine ValleySPCA,theState’scontracted animalshelter.

Theurgentpleacomesasaresult oftherecentstrainonlocalanimal sheltersasaresultofacanineinfectiousrespiratorydiseasecomplexoutbreak.

Recently,theDelawareDepartmentofAgricultureissuedanorder

prohibitingshelterandrescuedogs frommovinginoroutofthestatedue totheoutbreak.

Theimpactonlocalsheltersfrom theoutbreakissignificant,officials noted.

“Straydogsareusuallyfoundvery closetohome,andbywalkingthedog aroundtheneighborhoodorchecking withneighbors,thedogcanoftenbe reunitedwiththeirowner(s)withno needforimpoundment,”saidOAW ExecutiveDirectorChristinaMotoyoshi.“Weaskthatallfinderspost thedogontheStateLostandFound PetRegistry,”athttps://animalservices.delaware.gov/lost/33,“sothe

owner(s)mayquicklyfindtheirpet. Additionally,postingthedogonthe Nextdoorappandotherformsofsocialmediacanbeextremelyeffective.

Wethankthepublicfortheirassistanceaswetrytolimitthenumberof impoundeddogsandworktoreunite everylostdogwiththeirowner.”

Lorna andRobArlettfromWeichertRealtors—BeachBound.

PublicurgedbyDPHtoreunitestraypetswithowners

CarneyannouncesselectionstoWomen’sHall

Gov.JohnCarneyannouncedlast weektheselectionoffourwomenfor inductionintotheDelawareWomen’s HallofFamefor2024.TheOfficeof Women’sAdvancementand AdvocacyandtheDelawareWomen’s HallofFameCommitteereceivedmore than50applications,andthecommittee selectedfourofthetopnomineesfor theirsignificantcontributionsto Delaware.

Thisyear’sinducteesinclude:

•RayeJonesAvery,with35yearsin publicservice,focusingonarts-based communitydevelopment,educationequity,andurbanaffairs.Shehasworked withorganizationsincludingthe DelawareLeagueforPlannedParenthood,UnitedWayofDelawareandKuumbaAcademyCharterSchool.Jones Averyhasbeentheexecutivedirectorof

ChristinaCulturalArtsCenterInc. since1991,leadinga$3millioncapital campaigntorenovateitsMarketStreet location.

•JulissaCoriano,aclinicalsocial workerandsexualitytherapistinprivate practice,knownforheradvocacywithin the Latinxcommunity,particularly amongundocumentedindividuals,the LGBTQIAcommunityandvictimsof humantrafficking.Co-founderof OrgulloDelaware,shepioneeredclinicalsupportservicesforLGBTQIAidentifiedLatinesandtheirfamiliesand foundedtheDelawareSexuality& GenderCollective.

•AnnaMarieLeo,founderofthe AnnaMarieDanceStudioinWilmington,whereshetaughtdanceformore than70years.Manyofherstudents havegoneontoperformonBroadway

and dancecompaniesaroundtheworld. Leohasalsoservedasacompetition judgeandnationalvice-presidentofthe NationalAssociationofDance&AffiliatedArtists.

•Col.MelissaZebley,alifelong Delawareanand32-yearveteranofthe DelawareStatePolice(DSP).InJuly 2020,Zebleymadehistoryasthefirst womantoserveassuperintendentofthe DSP,its26thsuperintendent.Aschief executiveofficer,sheoversees Delaware’slargestenforcementagency, managing morethan700sworntroopersand300professionalstaff.

“Theseremarkablewomenarededicatedtoourcommunity,andI’mhonoredtorecognizetheirhardwork,”said Carney.“ThesehonoreesserveasaninspirationforallDelawareans.Theybetterourcommunitythroughadvocacy,

creativityandservice.I’dliketothank theDelawareWomen’sHallofFame Committeeandcongratulateeachof theseincrediblewomenonawell-deservedspotintheDelawareWomen’s HallofFame.”

“Our2024Honoreesembodythe dedicationofDelawarewomentouplift theircommunitiesthroughholistic wellness,education,andtheartswhile alsoensuringsaferandmorevibrantenvironmentsinwhichwecanallthrive,” saidBrendaWise,Chairofthe DelawareWomen’sHallofFameCommittee.“Icommendthecommitteefor selectingadiversegroupofhonorees whoshareasteadfastcommitmentto theStateofDelawareanditsresidents.”

Established in1981,theDelaware Women’sHallofFameistheoldestannualcelebrationofitskindcommemoratingDelawarewomen.Members representwomenfromdiversebackgrounds,includingartists,athletes,communityadvocates,militarypersonnel, publicservantsandscientists.Thereis nominimumagerequirement,but nomineesmusthavemadeanimportant andlastingimpactuponthelivesof Delawareansandhaveresidedinthe stateforatleast10yearsduringtheir lifetime.

“Theaccomplishmentsofthese womenunderscoretheincredibletalent anddedicationpresentinourstate,” saidMelanieRossLevin,directorofthe OfficeofWomen’sAdvancement& Advocacy.“Ittakestimeanddedication tonominatesomeonefortheDelaware Women’sHallofFame,sowewould liketoespeciallythankallthenominatorsthisyear.Weencourageall Delawareanstotakeacloselookatthe listofDelawareWomen’sHallofFame membersandconsidernominating someoneforthishonor.”

Inducteeswillberecognizedatthe 43rdAnnualHallofFameofDelaware WomenInductionCeremonythisfall. Forinformationaboutsponsorships, visithttps://dhr.delaware.gov/women/h alloffame/sponsorships.shtml.

Learnmoreaboutthe2024 honoreesandall170inducteesofthe DelawareWomen’sHallofFameatthe websiteat https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/owaa.

Beach&BayCottageToursetfor32ndyear

Oneofthemosthighlyanticipated eventsofsummerinSouthernDelaware istheBeach&BayCottageTour,and thisyear’stourishere!TheCottage TourisproducedbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary(FOSCL).Itis thegroup’smajorannualfundraiserand theprincipalsourceofFOSCL’sfundingfor2024and2025.Asinthepast, allnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

Thisyear’stourhasbothin-person andvirtualcomponents.Thevirtual portionofthetour,featuring10homes inavarietyofstylesandpersonalities,is takingplacenowandwillcontinue throughAug.4.Sixofthehomes,which havebeenpre-selected,willbepresentedforin-personviewingonJuly24 andJuly25.

Thehomesarelocatedalongthe shorefromFenwickIslandtoNorth BethanyanddowntownBethanyBeach, andinland,includingcanalandbay views.Holdersofcomboticketswillbe abletoviewthesixpre-selectedhomes

inperson,aswellasall10virtually. Eachofthe10homesfeaturesaprofessionally-producedvideo,whichallows tourpatronstovieweachhomeasoften astheywantfromanywhereduringthe three-weekVirtualTourperiod.The videopresentationissponsoredby SchellBrother–Bridgewater.

The32ndBeach&BayCottage TourisbeingpresentedbyLeslieKopp andtheLeslieKoppGroup.

Virtualonlytickets,at$35,and Combotickets,at$50,maybepurchasedonlythroughtheCottageTour’s websiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.

“Wewillonlysell1,000Combo Ticketsthisyear,andtheymaybeused oneitherWednesdayorThursday,”said KathyGreen,tourchair.“And,holders ofComboTicketswillreceiveaprinted bookletcoveringall10homes,ahangtagsponsoredbyPohankaofSalisbury anda32ndAnniversarytotebag.”

Totebagsponsorsfor2024are AnniePowell,theTownofBethany Beach,PNCBank,SeaColonyRecre-

ationalAssociation,G&EHockersSupermarketsandMarnieCustom Homes.

NoCottageTourwouldbecomplete withouttheraffles,andthisyear’sraffle issponsoredbyNallyHomes.ThewinnersoftheDinnerRafflewillbeableto dineinstyleateithertheCaféon26, DiFebo’srestaurant,DiFebo’sMarket, DiningatDickensParlourTheatre (Flavor),Fins,GoodEarthMarket, Mancini’s,Melissa’sDinner&Lounge, OfftheHook,Rosenfeld’sJewishDeli, Sedona,SoDelRestaurants,TheParkwayorTouchofItaly.

The ArtRaffle,featuringlocal artists,offersframedartworkfromTara FunkGrim,LauraHickman,Claire Howard,WayneLyons,JeanneMueller, DamonPla,DebRose,AmandaSokolskiandCherylWisbrock.Ticketsfor bothrafflescost$1eachandareavailableonlineonlyatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.Winnerswillbeselectedon Aug.5andnotifiedonthatday.

WiththeAdoptaHouseprogram

forhostesses,manyorganizationswill beinvolvedinthe2024tour.Participants thisyearareAlphaAlphaSorority,BarefootGardeners,BaysideLadies, Bishop’sLandingLadies,CoastalGardeners,FriendsofEileenGiaquinto, GardenersbytheSea,Heather’sHome Works,LadiesofBayForest,Ladiesof WindhurstManor,LordBaltimore Women’sClub,MillvillebytheSea,Reserve’sBeachGals,SaltAirGardeners, SaltPondWomen’sClubandWomen’s CivicClubofBethanyBeach.

“Iwanttothankallofthehundreds ofvolunteersthatmakethistourasuccess,”saidGreen.“Inparticular,Iwould liketorecognizeourTourCommittee fortheeffortsthattheyhaveputinto thistoursincelastyear.And,ofcourse, ourtourwouldnotbepossiblewithout thecooperationofthehomeownerswho haveagreedtosharetheirhomeswith ourcommunity.”

Topurchasetourticketsorraffle tickets,ortomakeadonation,goto beachandbaycottagetour.com.

Beach&BayCottageTourhomesfor2024

In-personhomes

(Thesehomesmaybetouredin-personbyholdersofcomboticketsonly, butthehomesarealsoavailableonthe virtualtour.)

In-personhome1—

TheKeeferhome

AfterfiveyearsintheirhomeNatalie andMichaelKeeferconcludedthat theirCapeCodbeachcottagewasin needofafacelifttoaccommodatetheir needformorelivingspaceandstorage. Whendecidingwhethertorenovateor move,theKeeferschosetostaybecause ofthecongenialityoftheirclose-knit SouthBethanyneighborhoodandtheir primecanalfrontlocation.

Theybeganthetwo-yearprojectby raisingtheoriginalhomeandsettingit onanewfoundationwitharedesigned entry,expandedstorageandanoutdoor entertainmentarea.Theentireinterior spaceabovewasthencompletelyupdatedandexpanded,withnewflooring, windows,doors,walls,electricandlighting.Thesecondlevelisnowdesignated fortheirkids,withthreeguestbedrooms,acommunalloungeanddeck.

Theupperlevelincludestheexpanded open livingareawithanenlarged kitchenandprimarybedroomsuite. Withtheheartoftheoriginalcottagestilltuckedinside,theresultisa uniqueandseamlessblendofnewconstructionandrenovationthatfulfillsthe family’sgrowingneeds.Justasimportantly,itallowsthemtoremainonwhat

they’resureis“thebeststreetinSouth Bethany!”

In-personhome2—

TheAlberhome

MikeandMichelleAlberlovethe peacefulenergyofacoastline,whether it beinCalifornia,FloridaorDelaware. Astheyexplained,“Thecoastjustfeels

likeaplaceyoucanexhaleandenjoythe simplethingsinlife.”In2019,they choseBethanyBeachastheircoastline andboughtalotwithinwalkingdistancetotownandoneblockfromthe ocean.Thehomeonthelotwasbeyond repairandhadtoberazed.Thenew beachhouse,completedin2021,isdesignedasalovelettertocoastallivingin general.

Theownersdescribetheirunclutteredaestheticascoastalwith“abitofa bohofeel.”Thehomefeelsorganicin thateachroomandopenspacewasdesignedindependentlybasedonlighting andcomfortbutunifiedbyclean,simple lines.Onthefirstlevel,ensuitebedroomswithample-sizedclosetsand bathroomsencouragefamilyandfriends toenjoyaspecialtimeatthebeach.A frontpatio,uniquetothearea,allows theAlberstoheartheoceanwhilethey meetneighborsandofferpetswaterand treats.

Onthesecondlevel,aninverted floor plantakesfulladvantageoftall ceilingsandarchitecturaldetailstogive anairyfeeltothemainlivingareaand

TheKeeferhome.

outdoorphotography.Theoceanis neverfarawayinthisbeautifulhome.

primarybedroom.Inthefamilyroom,a smalldogdoorhiddenbehindasofaallowstheirbelovedpettoenjoyacozy, comfortableporchwheneverhewants. ThespaceisalsoperfectfortheAlbers, theirchildren,grandchildrenanddear friendstoenjoytheseabreezeandcreatememories.

Thehomeoffersamasterclassin howtousemirrorsasafinishingdesign elementtoadddimensionstoaspace andcomplementexistingdecor. MichelleAlbersaid,“Ilovemirrorsbecausetheyreflectlightinaroomand offeradifferentviewofwhateveritis reflecting.”Inaddition,large-scaleartworkthroughoutthehomedepicting favoritebeachspotsandfloraonboth coastsissupplementedbytheowners’

In-personhome3— ThePradahome

Home3issponsoredbyPlatinum SponsorHeather’sHomeWorks. After30yearsmakingmemoriesat PatPrada’sparents’vacationhome, KatieandPatPradafoundalotjusta blockawaywheretheycouldbuildtheir ownspaceformakingmemories.Completedin2023,the4,100-square-foot homeevokesthesoutherncharmofa coastalfarmhousewithawelcoming frontporchandanold-styleporch swing.Utilizinganinvertedfloorplan allowedthemtospreadfivebedrooms, fourbathsandthreehalf-bathsover threelevelstoaccommodatetheirgrowingfamily,includingsixgrandchildren youngerthan3. Onthemainfloor,architectural

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peaks andanglesareenhancedwithexposedwoodbeamsaddingcharacterand anopenfeelingtothecomfortable coastaldecor.Apreproomonthelower levelofferseverythingneededtoorganizefood,drinksandgearforadayon thebeach,whileanadjacenthomegym isfullyequippedforfamilyworkouts. Outdoors,thecouplehascreateda backyardoasisforentertainingfamily andfriends,withacoveredlanaiforalfrescodining,anoutdoorTV,hottub andfirepit.

In-personhome4— TheBoehmhome

Home4issponsoredbyPlatinum SponsorNatelliHomes.

Afterdecidingthattheir10-acre pre-CivilWarhomeinHanover,Pa., hadbecometoomuchtohandle,DiannaandBruceBoehmheadedtothe beachin2014,choosingalotinBay

Forestwithtreesandapondthatremindedthemofhome.Thusbeganthe processofpersonalizingtheblankcanvasoftheirnewfour-bedroom,threebathroomhomewiththeircollectionof antiquesandmemorabilia.

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Grantstosupport studentsexperiencing homelessness

Morethanadozendistrictsor charterschoolswillbenefitfrom McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceActEducationforHomeless Children&Youthgrantstofacilitate theenrollment,attendance,andsuccessinschoolofchildrenandyouth experiencinghomelessness.

TheMcKinney-VentoHomeless AssistanceActdefineshomelesschildrenandyouthasindividualswholack afixed,adequateandregularnighttime residence.

Thecompetitivegrantapplication wasopentoDelawarepublicschool systemstoprovidetemporary,special andsupplementaryservicestomeet theuniqueneedsofhomelesschildren andyouth.Goalsofthegrantinclude ensuringthatstudentsexperiencing homelessnesshaveequalaccesstothe samefree,appropriate,publiceducation,includingpublicpreschooleducation,asprovidedtootherchildrenand youth,assistingwithimmediateenrollment,transportation,andremoving educationalbarriers.

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•AcademiaAntoniaAlonsoCharterSchool($30,000);

•AppoquiniminkSchoolDistrict ($30,000);

•BrandywineSchoolDistrict ($30,000);

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•CapeHenlopenSchoolDistrict ($20,872);

•CapitalSchoolDistrict($30,000);

•ChristinaSchoolDistrict ($30,000);

•IndianRiverSchoolDistrict ($30,000);

•MilfordSchoolDistrict ($15,000);

•NewCastleCountyVocational Technical($26,000);

•SeafordSchoolDistrict ($30,000);

•SmyrnaSchoolDistrict ($30,000);

•SussexMontessoriCharterSchool ($30,000);and

•WoodbridgeSchoolDistrict ($30,000).

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In-personhome5— TheTicehome

Home5issponsoredbyPlatinum SponsorCRxConstruction.

HavinggrownupinSussexCounty andworkedaslocalpoollifeguards,it wasnaturalthatthenewthree-bedroom homethatJessicaandTimTicedesignedandbuiltwouldreflectthehistoricinfluenceofthearea.Tuckedaway onanarrowlanedirectlyoverlooking theSaltPond,theone-levelhomeisdeceptivelysimpleatfirstglance.Red cedarshinglesandanopenfrontporch linedwithnaturalwoodrockersanda porchswingsummonimagesofold BethanyBeachcottages,whilethemoderninfluenceofsimplehorizontallines andreducedexteriortrimhintatthe contemporarystylingthatawaitsinside.

FromtheAfricanmahoganyfront door,theentryhallleadspastastylishly wallpaperedbarandadjacentatriumto anexpansiveopenlivingspaceoverlookingawidethree-seasonscreened porchwithviewsofthepoolandSalt Pondbeyond.Naturalwoodboardand batten ceilings,asoftneutralcolor palate,retrolightingandsleekcustom whiteoakcabinetryleanheavilytoward mid-centurymodernstyling,whilegold veininginthequartzkitchenislandand

coordinatingaccessoriesaddasubtle touchofglam.

In-personhome6— TheMichelenahome

Home6issponsoredbyGoldSponsorSEAStudioArchitects

Purchasingtheuniquepie-shapedlot adjacenttothebeachintheNorth BethanycommunityofSeaDelwasan easydecisionforJulieandVictor Michelena,sinceJulieMichelenahad spentmanyhappysummersinher aunt’svacationhomejustaroundthe corner.

WithalifelongloveofScandinavian design,thecouplewerequicklydrawn tothecontemporarystylingofarchitect ScottEdmonstonofSEAStudios. AlongwithdesignerMaryKateLeitch, theywereabletocreateamodern,uncluttereddécorthatcomplementsthe cleanlinesofthethree-storyfive-bedroomhome.Boldpolishedblackconcretefloorsintheentryandonthe living roomaccentwallserveasacounterbalancetotheabundantnaturallight streamingfromthetranslucentglass stairwellandfloor-to-ceilingwindows oneachlevel.

Customwhiteoakflooringand woodworkprovidecharacterand warmthineveryspacewhileathoughtfullydesignedlayoutoffersdirectaccess totheexteriorfromallfourlower-level guestrooms.Acohesiveblendofthe

creativityandartistryofarchitect,designerandhomeownershasresultedina stunninglybeautifulfamilyvacation homethatcapturesobliqueoceanviews frommultipleangles.

(Homes7-10willonlybeseenvirtuallybyallticketholders.)

Virtual-onlyhome7— TheHassonhome

Home7issponsoredbyPlatinum SponsorSeaLightDesignBuild. Afterowningavacationhomein Selbyville,PamandDavidHasson wantedtofindalocationinthearea thatwouldbeideallysuitedforretirementseveralyearsaway.Avidboaters, their wishlistincludedadock,aviewof RoyCreek,andahomelargeenoughto sharewithfamilyandfriends.In2017, theyboughtandrenovatedawaterfront homebuiltin2007inthecoastalcom-

munityofKeenwickontheBay.The renovation,completedin2020,sought tomaximizespace,modernizethe kitchenandbathrooms,andhighlight coastalviews.

Guidedbytheirboatingexperience, theHassonscreatedahomewithminimalmaintenanceandamodern,unclutteredaesthetic.AsPamHassonjokingly remarked,theyintentionallyavoided anything“fuzzyorfragile.”Theychose durablematerialsfortheinteriorand exterior,notingthepracticalconcernsof livingonabay.Theyaddedarooftop decklargeenoughtoaccommodatefestivegatheringsandprivateenoughto provideaquietretreatwhileenjoying theextraordinaryview.TheHassons alsomovedtheprimarybedroomfrom thestreetsidetothebaysideandexpandedoutdoorporcheswithre-

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guestbedroom,aswellasacozyknittingnookintheprimarybedroom.

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tractablescreens,soallmightenjoythe coastalviews.

TheHassonsselectedcolors,furnishingsandlightingthathavemeaning tothemandaredesignedtomakethe homefeelwelcomingandcalm.The colorpalettewasbasedupontheir daughter’sgrammarschoolportraitof Ariel,thefamedDisneymermaid, prominentlydisplayedintheopenfamilyspace.Uniquewoodconsoles,bureausandsmallerpiecesareperfectly sizedforeachspace.Thelightingelementsareoftenfoundonboats.The fiveguestbedrooms,eachuniquein décor,exudeanatmosphereofpeaceful comfort.PamHasson’sloveofknitting isshowcasedinapairofceramiclamps decoratedwithknittingmotifsina

TheSenevirante&Stuarthome Home8issponsoredbyPlatinum SponsorMikenBuilders.

NuvanSeneviratneandSophiaStuart’sbayfronthomeonFenwickIsland, completedin2022,hasitsarchitecturaldetailsandcraftmanshiponfull display.Thecurvedentryroof,splayed frontstairs,andcustomdecorative railingsheightenthehome’scurbappeal.Thegenerously-sizedfrontparkingareahintsattheowners’loveof sharingtheirhomewithfamilyand friends.First-timevisitorsknowthey areinforatreatevenbeforetheyenter themajestichome.

Thehome’slayouttakesfulladvantageofthespectacular,sweepingviews ofthebaytothewestandthecanals

totheeast.Inside,windowsofvarying shapesandsizesframetheamazing views,nomattertheroom.Outside, expansivemulti-leveldecks,adock andapiermakeonegratefultobelivingonthewater.

Addingtotheoutdoorexperience, asmanyas12peoplecanenjoythe vistasfromthedeckwhileenjoying theswim-spawithaswimcurrent.The separationbetweeninsideandoutside spacesblur.

Theinteriorofthehomeisclothed inwhite,whichservesasthecanvas formodernfurnishingsandcoastal textures,provingthateleganceand comfortcanco-exist.Alarge,wide foyerwithawhitependantfixtureresemblingcoralreefsprovidesaserene introductiontothehome.Arelaxed seatingareaatthefoyer’sendis flankedbyabankofwindowstoenjoy thebay.

Theimmaculateandroomykitchen hasacornerfarmhouseapronsink reminiscentofNewEngland,anda largequartzcountertopwithseatingto encourageconversationandshared foodprep.Justbeyond,acustom-made rounddiningtablewithalazy-susan insertcaneasilyseat10people,perfect forfamily-styledining.Inthefamily room,amasterfullycraftedcupola addsheightandarchitecturalinterest andbathestheroominsunlight.

Whilethishomeoffersanidyllic havenforadults,childrenmayfeelthe homeisaplaygroundjustforthem.A familybunkroomwithnauticaldécor offthefoyerbeckonschildrentoplay. Alargechildren’sbunkroomwitha sharkpendant,whimsicalpicturesof seacreatures,andawhale’stailfor towelsoffersplentyofroomtoplay andtimetoenjoythecompanyof otherchildren.Anotherchildren’sbedroomisoutfittedwithtwoarcadeconsoleswithchairsperfectly-sizedfor youngsters.

Virtual-onlyhome9—

TheHarthome

Home9issponsoredbyGold SponsorBruceMearsDesign/Build. In2004,CindyandTedHartpurchasedabeachhomeinSeaDelEstates.TheHartslovedtheproximity totheocean,buttheyeventuallyrealizedtheirfamilyhadoutgrownits home.Theirtwodaughterswerenow adultswithawidersocialnetwork, andtheHartswantedmorespacefor family,friendsand“anticipatedfuture familymembers.”Thehome’sclosed designwasalsostiflingtheHarts’ loveofhostinglargegatherings. Guidedbytheirexperiencethrougha priorrenovationin2009,theydecidedtorazethehomeandbuilda newone,whichwascompletedin 2022.

Thenewhome’sdesignprovides private,relaxingensuitespacestoencourageextendedfamilyandfriends tostayawhileandenjoythebeach. Thefirstfloorhastwobunkrooms, whicharecomfortableplacesfor adultsbutarealsoperfectforyoung families.AlargeseatingareawithTV andfireplace,anopenrecreational spaceforping-pongtournaments,a nicelyequippedkitchenandlaundry, andapowderroomcompletethe

PageAtheyofSelbyvillehasbeen awardedabachelor’sdegreeinspecial educationandautismendorsementcertificationsummacumlaudefromKutztownUniversity.

KutztownUniversityconferreddegreesfornearly1,100studentsforthe 2024springsemester.

KutztownUniversityannouncesdegreeconfermenttwiceayear,oncein thewinterandonceinthesummer. Commencementexercisesareheldin MayandDecember;however,students finishtherequirementsforgraduation throughouttheentireyear.

Thecumulativegradepointaverage necessaryforhonorsdistinctionis:with honor(cumlaude)3.40;withhigh

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honor(magnacumlaude)3.60andwith highesthonor(summacumlaude)3.80. Foundedin1866,KutztownUniversityofPennsylvaniaisamemberofthe Pennsylvaniastatesystemofhighereducationlocatedon289acresinEast PennValleyinBerksCounty,between ReadingandAllentown,Pa.KUstudentsselectfrommorethan130areas of studywithinfourcollegesinaliberal artsacademicenvironment.Tocomplementtheirstudies,KU’sNCAADivisionIIathleticsprogramwith22varsity sportsjoinsthemorethan160student clubsandorganizationsprovidingstudentswithavarietyofactivitiesfor learninganddiscovery.Formoreinformation,visitwww.kutztown.edu.

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Onthesecondfloor,theHarts createdaprivatespaceforimmediate family.Bothdaughtershavetheir ownensuitebedroom.Thespacious primarysuiteoffersaquietretreat fromtheactivitiesoftheday.Itslocationalsofreesupspacefortheir sharedvisionofentertainingguests onthethirdfloor.Anofficeand smallworkalcovearefurnishedwith uniquelive-edgewoodpiecescrafted byTedHart.Anextraensuitebedroomandlaundryroomcompletethe floor’slayout.

Thethirdfloorisalightandairy openspacethatoffersmanyoptions forindoorandoutdoorfungatherings.Largeslidingdoorsallowlight tostreaminandmaximizecoastal views.Aswing-upwindowbythebar areaopensconvenientlytotheoutdoorgrillstation.Diningoptionsfor smallandlargegroupsincludealong live-edgewoodtableandalarge kitchencenterislandwithcomfortableseatingforsix.

Foralfrescodining,acovereddeck andlargescreenedporchawait.An expansivelivingroomwithmany conversationalandentertainmentoptionssetthesceneforlivelyget-togethers.Formorequiet

entertainment,CindyHart’sfavorite placetorelaxisa“puzzleroom,” whichincludesatableforcompleting jigsaws,aconsoletostoregamesand twocomfychairsforreading.

TheHarts’visiontocreateahome that“transitionssmoothlybetween indoorandoutdoorliving”isbeautifullyrealizedandistheperfectdesigntostarttheirfamily’slegacy home.

Virtual-onlyhome10— ThePugliesehome

Home10issponsoredbyGold SponsorBruceMearsDesign/Build. BarbandLouPugliesealways wantedahomeonthewater.In2022, whenalotwithasweepingbayview becameavailableinQuillen’sPoint, theyknewtheyhadfoundtheirperfectspot.Theysetouttocreatea welcominghomewithanaesthetic theydescribedas“moderncoastal withatouchofdriftwood.”

Walkingthroughthefrontdoor, visitors’eyesaredrawnimmediately tothesweepingviewoftheIndian RiverBayandtheIndianRiverInlet Bridgeinthedistance.Theythen starttonoticecloserdetails,suchasa nearbyosprey’snestandtheteeming wildlifealongthewater’sedge.The interiorofthehomehasthesameeffect.Thelargeopen,peacefulinteriorscaptureinterest,andvisitorsthen noticeaskillfulselectionofartwork

invariousmediumsandsizes,small decorativevignettesandwalldécor employingcoastaltextures. Outside,multi-leveldecksanda docktakefulladvantageofthewater view.Themaindeckhasabuilt-in longpoolandcomfortableseatingfor relaxing,whiletheupperdeckisperfectforsunning,viewingtheocean andenjoyingfireworkdisplaysinthe evening.Strikingcustom-madeprivacypanelsontwodecksandaround thepoolareadornedwithcircling schoolsoffish.Thosewholook closelymayspotonefishmovingin theoppositedirectionineachswirl. Inside,thehomehasacalmambience,withgatheringspacestoenjoy oneverylevel.Amodernkitchen counterwithseatingandalargediningareainvitesfamilyandfriendsto converseandshareameal.Guest bedroomsarelarge,privatespaces withbeautifulbedspreadsandcomfortablereadingnooks.Eachroomis uniquelydesignedwithcarefullycuratedartwork,interestinglighting fixtures,andluxuriousbathrooms withwaterfall-styledtileintheshowers.

Thehomeowners’visiontocreate “acomfortableretreatwhereourfamilyandfriendscouldcomeenjoylivingonthewater”hasbeenrealized, withanemphasisonrelaxationand enjoymentwithinthehomeandoutsidebythebay.

Authorencouragesreaders tostanduptopeerpressure

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted AuthorStephanieGuzmanwillbesigningcopiesofherwork,including‘The AdventuresofOlivertheClownfish:ActingCool,’atBethanyBeachBookson July21.

BethanyBeachBookswillhost StephanieGuzman,authorof“TheAdventuresofOlivertheClownfish:ActingCool,”forasigningeventfrom6to 7:30p.m.,Sunday,July21,attheir GarfieldParkwaylocation.

Intheillustrated32-pagepicture book,Oliverwantstoappearcoolin frontofhisfriendsandstruggleswith whetherheshouldbefriendDolly,a dolphinwholooksdifferent.Through thisjourney,Oliverlearnshowtoresist peerpressureanddiscoversthetrue meaningoffriendship.

The “ParentingSandbar”sectionof thebookofferstipsandstrategiesto helpparentssupporttheirchildren throughthesechallenges.Childrenwho readthestorycanlearnhowtostandup topeerpressureandbullyingintheir ownlives.Thepublicationreceiveda DoveAwardforfamilyfriendlinessand includes“TenThingsYouMightNot KnowAboutaDolphin.”

“AuthorStephanieGuzmanbrings tolightmanyimportantissuesinthis beautifullyillustratedbook.Non-readers canunderstandthestoryjustby lookingatthepictures,andbeginning readerswilllovethisstory.Thisreminds everyonethatprejudiceiswrongand agreeingwithotherpeoplejusttoplease themisnotthewaytogo,”saidSam Freene,blogger,VineVoice.

BorninMaryland,Guzmanresides inBelcamp,Md.,withherfamily.She receivedherbachelor’sdegreeinearly childhoodeducationfromtheUniversityofDelawareandhermaster’sdegree inreadingfromTowsonUniversity.She is anationalboard-certifiedteacher holdinganadministrationcertificate andhasworkedforHarfordCounty (Md.)PublicSchoolsfor23years,currentlyasareadingandgifted-and-talentedspecialist.

Whenshebeganherteachingcareer asasecond-gradeteacher,shesaid,she noticedalackofbooksavailablefor childrenaddressingmanyimportant characterdevelopmentissues.Through herbooks,shesaid,shehopestobea positiverolemodelforchildrenaround the world.Thefourthbookintheseries isdueoutinthefall.FindmoreinformationaboutGuzman,bookanauthor visit,andexploreherbooks atwww.olivertheclownfish.com.

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted BennettOrchards’HenryBennett,left, andSouthernDelawareBrewingcorporatechefDruTeviswillbeshowcasing dishesfeaturingpeachesfromBennett OrchardsattheHistoricLewesFarmers Marketthisweekend.

TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarket willrunfrom8a.m.tonoonatGeorge H.P.SmithParkonSaturday,July20, featuringthePeachCelebrationatthe Market.At10a.m.inthedemotent, therewillbeapeach-focuseddemonstrationfromHenryBennettofBennett OrchardsandSouthernDelaware BrewingcorporatechefDruTevis, voted2024DelawareToday’sBest Dessertsandwinnerofthenational FoodNetwork“HolidayBakingChampionship.”

Bennett,asixth-generationfarmer, willtalkaboutwhatittakestogrow Bennettpeaches.Locatedinanagriculturalpreservationdistrict,BennettOrchardsisrecognizedasoneoftheFirst State’sCenturyFarms.Then,Teviswill takethoseBennettpeachesandmakea peachyrecipe—peachparfaitswith vanillaricepudding.

“Thisisalwaysacustomer-favorite marketdemonstration,andatastingnot tobemissed!”marketorganizerssaid.

Themarketthisweekwillhave36 localfarmers/producersbringingthe firstcantaloupeandseedlesswatermelonsoftheseason;alongwithheirloom, slicer,cherryandmorevarietiesof tomatoes;whiteandyellowpeaches; blueberries;blackberries;potatoes;zucchini,pattypan,summer,spaghettiand othersquashes;sweetcorn;shishito,bell andotherpeppers;greenbeans;pole beans;carrots;radishes;beets;arugula; Swisschard;kale;cabbage;oysters,live crabsandhand-pickedcrabmeat; honey;jams;mushrooms;freshly-laid eggs; chicken,beef,porkandlamb;A-2 milk,yogurt,butterandicecreamtreats; freshcoffeedrinks,kombuchaandcoldpressedjuices;fresh-bakedbreads,cakes, cookies,piesandpastries—including veganandgluten-freeselections— madewithfruitfromvendorsatthe market;herb,veggieandflowerplants; fresh-cutherbs;andcut-flowerbouquets,includingzinnias,sunflowersand more.

Children’sStorytimeattheMarket startsat10a.m.undertheyellowtent with volunteersreadingbooksabout farming,gardeningandhealthyeating. Allchildrenandtheiradultsarewelcome.

TheHLFMBigRafflecontinues withprizesincluding:theFabu-LewesFeastwith12$100restaurantgiftcards andaPrivate-in-Home3-CourseChef withWinePairingfor10byLewes OysterHouse’sChefSeanCorea.Tick-

FourmoreconcertsplannedatHoltsLanding

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

Forthepastmonthpeople,have gatheredaroundtheparklocatedat 27046HoltsLandingRoad,nearMillville,foraseriesofsummerconcerts.

Wheneversummercomesaround, HoltsLandingStatePark—andall

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etsareonsaleatthemarket,andthe drawingisAug.31.

OnSaturday,Aug.3,theHLFMwill holditsannualTomatoFestival,where everyonecanbringtheirlargesthomegrowntomatoesfortheBiggestTomato attheMarketcontest,entertheGuess theNumberofTomatoesintheJarfora prizefortheclosestguess,a10a.m. demonstrationfromKindlerestaurant, andmore.OnSaturday,Aug.17,Kid’s DayattheMarketreturns—thisyear withanew,uniquechanceforkidsto pettwobottlelambsfromBrittingham Farms—aswellasaspecialChildren’s Storytime,marketdemonstration,and kid’sactivitiesandgamesthroughout themarket.

Intheeventofinclementweather, themarketmovestotheLewesElementarySchoolparkinglot,at820Sa-

theotherDelawareStateParks— holdsthesesummerconcertsforlocals andvisitorsalike.Thisyearisnodifferent.

EveryTuesdayat6p.m.sinceJune 18,bandshavetakentothestageand performedinfrontofasummer crowd.Visitorscanbringtheirown chairs,foodandbeveragestothecon-

vannahRoad.

TheHLFMwebsitewww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsallvendors,theircontactinformation,and whethertheytakepre-orders.Forpreorders,thecustomermaypickupat thevendortentinthemarket.The marketacceptsSNAP,WICand SFMNPbenefits,andcontinuesto matchSNAPupto$20permarket, percustomer.GototheSNAPtentto processSNAP/EBT

TheHLFMcontinuesitsFood PantryPurchaseProgram.HLFMcustomerswhowanttohelpfeedthelocal communitymaypurchaselocalproduce, meats,milk,andotherfoodfromgrowersatthemarkettodonatetothisprogrameverySaturday.Attheendofthe market,theproduceandotherfoodsare gatheredandgiventofoodpantriesincludingEpworthandCasaSanFrancisco.

Parkingislimited,socustomers shouldwalkorbiketothemarketif

cert.Thoughtheconcertsarefreeof charge,theparkdoeshaveanentrance fee.Forin-statevisitors,itis$4,and peoplefromout-of-statemustpay$8, cashonly.Sofar,HoltsLandinghas heldfiveconcerts,withfourmoreyet tocome.

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theyareable.Thecircleinfrontofthe FredThomasBuildingatthefootof Dupontwillbeopenforaccessible drop-offandpick-up,withsomespots availableforaccessibleparkingonly. Withtheadditionofnewsidewalksto GeorgeH.P.SmithPark,oneofthebest placestoparkisinthemainparkinglot attheLewesElementarySchool(where themarketmovesifitrains)at820Savannah Road.

TheHLFMWednesdayMarketat CrookedHammockBreweryisopen from8to11:30a.m.WednesdayMarket vendorsincludeBennettOrchards,CosmicDogFarm,Davidson’sExotic Mushrooms,DittmarFamilyFarms, DreamCatcherHomestead,Kalmar Farm,MayhemsConfections,Old WorldBreads,thePointCoffeeHouse &Bakery,ShadyMeadowFarms,Stag RunFarmandSummerMomentsFloral.

Formoreinformation,goto www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org.

MERRtoholdannualDolphinCountSaturday

TheMarineEducation,Research& RehabilitationInstituteInc.(MERR) willholditsAnnualDolphinCounton Saturday,July20,from9to11a.m.Volunteerswillbestationedatpre-desig-

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OnJuly23,Mother’sHighway Junctionwillperformoriginalroots andAmericanamusic.Theyaredescribedasthe“world’sfirstandonly originalfolkpowertrio.”Mike Millerisfeaturedonguitarandvocalssinginghisownoriginalsongs, BobHamelsetsthefoundationfor theirsoundonthebass,andJohn Kiddroundsoutthebandwithhis harmonicaandsinging.

natedobservationpointsfromFenwick IslandtoWoodlandBeach.Results fromthiscountwillhelptodetermine populationstabilityinAtlanticbottlenosedolphinsinthisregion.

ThefollowingTuesday,July30,20year-oldChristianYeagerwillperformalongsidehistouringband.Ata youngage,Yeagershowedapassion forcountrymusic,andhecompleted hisfirstrecordingatjust15.

Thesongshewritesblenddifferent genres,suchasrock,popandcountry. Hesaidheuseshismusicasawayto expresshisloveforGodandhiscountry.

TheAcousticJamwillhavetheir turnattheparkbandstandonAug.6. Theeasy-listeningclassic-rockcover

Formoreinformation,ortovolunteerforthecount,contacttheMERR Institute at(302)410-8700ore-mail merrinstitute@gmail.com. MERRisa501(c)(3)organization

bandconsistsofTommyKeith,Brian O’SullivanandToddBiehle.They coverbandsfromthe’60suptothe ’80s,suchasCrosby,Still&Nash, TheBeatles,TheEagles,Americaand more.

FlatlandDrivewillperformthe finalconcertofthesummeronAug. 13.AlanRausch,DonSchlater,RodneyCollins,SteveMargulisandCurt Foxformedthebandwiththeintentionofblendingtraditional,hard-drivingbluegrasswithmodernstylings.

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dedicatedtotheconservationofmarine mammalsandseaturtlesandtheirhabitat.MERRprovidesrescueandresponseforstrandedmarineanimalsthat occurthroughoutthestateofDelaware.

StateParkareaproudsponsorof HoltsLanding’ssummerconcertsand havebeenformanyyears.

Anyonewhoenjoystheseconcerts andlooksforwardtonextyear’sisalso abletosupportthesummerconcert seriesthroughdonations.Donating willhelpHoltsLandingandtheother stateparkscontinuetobringtalent newandoldtotheirbandstands.

Formoreinformationontheconcertseriesanddonations,goto https://destateparks.com/Concerts/H oltsLanding.

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Thursday, July 25

2024 Beach & Bay Cottage Tour: In Person

for details.

Friday, July 26

Grab & Go Craft Kit for Ages 10—17

Youth ages 10 – 17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free kit to make a backgammon game board. Free, available through August 1 while supplies last. Youth must pick up kits themselves.

Summer Reading 2024

Start your reading adventure this summer by joining our summer reading program! It's fun and you can earn prizes and raffle chances for larger prizes simply by reading! Only 10 hours to complete the program!

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

Enrich. Inspire. Educate.

302–858-5518

43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach South Coastal Library

OnTuesday,June25,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cuttingceremonywithAveryHallInsurancetocelebratethegrandopeningoftheirnewofficenearSelbyville.Theeventincludedlivemusic,cateredfoodandraffle prizesfromlocalbusinesses.

“AveryHallisaleadinginsuranceagencythatprovidespersonalizedservicetoindividuals,families,organizationsandbusinesses,allwiththesamedegreeofefficiencyandcompassion,”Chamberrepresentativessaid.“AveryHall’simpeccablereputation forexpertiseintheindustrycoupledwithitsemphasisoncustomerrelationshipsmakeittheidealagencyforthosewith everytypeofinsuranceneed.”

Thenewlocationisat33195LighthouseRoad,Selbyville.Formoreinformation,gotoaveryhall.comorcall(302)316-6565.

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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

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 302-245-0741

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 pool and only

COMMERCIAL

33225 Main St, Dagsboro Best Business Opportunity in Dagsboro! Endless

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. We plan to continue Vickie’s life’s work by merging the company with Bethany Area Realty - more to come soon.

It was Vickie’s request that we not hold a memorial service or publish an obituary, only that those she touched hold her in their hearts and memories, as we do.

Calendar

July17-20

AnnualBookSale— TheFriendsofthe MillsboroPublicLibrarywillhostitsannualbooksaleoverfourdays.Thetimes are4to8p.m.onWednesday,July17;9 a.m.to6p.m.onThursday,July18;9 a.m.to6p.m.onFriday,July19;9a.m. to2p.m.onSaturday,July20—this daywillalsobeaBagSaleforthefinal day.

July18

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

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

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation!Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLi braryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

July19

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

FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee. Movieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea mixofadults,children,andfamily movies.Visitusatfrankford.lib.de. us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary 7/19-ArthurtheKing —Desperateforonelastchancetowin, MichaelLightconvincesasponsorto backhimandateamofathletesforthe AdventureRacingWorldChampionshipin theDominicanRepublic.Astheteamgets pushedtotheouterlimitsofendurance, adognamedArthurcomesalongforthe ride,redefiningwhatvictory,loyaltyand friendshiptrulymeans.RatedPG-13, r uns1h47m.

CinemaUndertheStars— Fenwick FlicksMoviesontheBeachwillfeature TheLittleMermaid(2023version).The raindatewillbethefollowingday Kick offtheeveningat8p.m.withfun-filled gameshostedbytheTown’slifeguards. Moviesbeginatdusk.Participantsshould bringblanketsandbeachchairsforthis eveningofcommunity,connectionand summerfun.

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibraryafter10a.m.topick upacraftkit todecorateeitherapaperfanorawaterproofbag.Free,availablethroughJuly25 whilesupplieslast.Yo uthmustpickup kitsthemselves.SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us KingofDreams— TheJourneyinMillsboroishosting“Joseph:KingofDreams” underthelightsat8:30p.m.Bringa chairorblanketandjointhemonthe lawnacrossfromKaan’sBakery.Popcorn andwaterwillbeprovided.

July20

SeeCALENDARpage52

InlandBaysOysterWeektobecelebrated

PeoplecancelebrateDelawareInland BaysOysterWeekwithaneveningof culinaryandvisualartsinspiredbytheoyster,setagainstthebackdropofsunsetover theIndianRiverBay.

OnAug.8,theDelawareCenterfor theInlandBays(CIB)willhost“Artson theHalf-Shell”attheCIB’sofficesatthe IndianRiverInlet.ChefHariCameron, culinarydirectorforTheChef’sTableat TouchofItaly,willbejoinedbyalineupof localtopchefs,includingchefSeanCorea ofLewesOysterHouse,chefTedDeptula, culinarydirectorofLaVidaHospitality, andchefBillyLucasofTacoReho.

Together,theywillcraftanarrayof smallplatesfeaturingoystersfreshfrom theInlandBays.Tocomplementthe dishes,asignaturegin-basedcocktail, craftedespeciallyforInlandBaysOyster Week,willbeserved.Anopenbarisincludedwithticketpurchase.

Baltimore-basedartistSherryInsley willpresentportionsoftwoexhibits, whichwillalsobeondisplayattheCIB’s officethroughoutAugust.Insley’s“Blue Hens”seriesshowcasesmixed-media cyanotypecollagesonwatercolorpaper, inspiredbynaturalelementsfromthe JamesFarmEcologicalPreserveandimagesofInlandBaysoystershells.Her “GhostForest”seriesisanongoingexplorationusingphotographicandlight-sensitivematerialstodepictthesubtleeffects ofrisingsalinity,coastalerosionandclimatechange.

“Asanartistcreatingworkdirectlyin andabouttheDelawarecoastalenvironments,itisanhonortobeabletosharemy workwithInlandBayssupporters,”said Insley.“Mywork‘BlueHens’isamixedmediapiececreatedwithlight-sensitive materials,imagesofInlandBaysoyster shells,andplantmaterialcollectedfrom JamesFarmEcologicalPreserve.”

Ticketscost$150,withallproceeds

fromthenighttosupporttheCIB’sJames FarmEcologicalPreserveeducationcampusproject.Attendeeswillalsohavethe opportunitytoengageinconversations withthechefsandartistandthechanceto winanoriginalframedpiecebySherryInsley.

Ticketsmaybepurchasedby visitinghttps://bit.ly/artsonthehalfshellori nlandbays.org.Formoreinformation, visithttps://www.inlandbays.orgorcontact theCIBdirectlyat(302)226-8105.

PreVIeW July 23-25 from 1-4 PM (Rare, Vintage, Signed, 1st editions, Collectible, Small Press) (Items in this room priced individually) frIends of oP lIbrarY members onlY

July 26 from 6–8PM NO DEALERS (Dealers Only Saturday 8–10 am) eVerYone Can buY

July 27 from 10–4PM & July 29 from 9–4PM July 29 All Items ½ Price

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.

$595,000 | DESU2060290

3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with conditioned all season room, paver patio & 2 car garage. Kitchen showcases modern design with quality-built cabinetry, granite countertops, & stainless-steel appliances. Primary suite features ensuite with walk-in shower, independent vanities with granite tops, & enormous walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms provide space & availability for comfortable living.

$399,900 | DESU2064672

3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with 2 car garage. Built in 2023, home includes luxury vinyl plank ooring in all common areas, granite kitchen counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile, energy ef cient appliances, lawn irrigation system, crown molding, & more. Build a screened porch, three season room, patio, or private in ground pool! Fantastic location, excellent condition, timeless nishes, & low HOA fees.

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,visitthemonFace-

$679,000 | DESU2060638 Open concept, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath home with study, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, loft, hardscaping & picturesque view of pond. Kitchen showcases quality-built cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & tile backsplash. Second story includes additional bedroom, full bath, loft, & oversized storage area. Property is a must-see, offering a harmonious blend of style, functionality, & location.

$489,000 | DESU2064716

Coastal-inspired villa with 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, & luxury features including gourmet kitchen, expansive two-story great room, sunroom, loft, oversized screened porch, & outdoor patio. The kitchen features oversized island, breakfast bar, upgraded cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, & under cabinet lighting. Primary suite, located off great room, offers tray ceiling, ensuite with walk-in shower, & generously sized walk-in closet.

$579,900 | DESU2062034

Craftsman inspired villa offers 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, gourmet kitchen, two story great room, sunroom, loft, expansive bonus room, full

book,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

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

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

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided. BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.u s,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNav igators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisittheli-

braryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor, ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)8549262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor Peopleonthefirstand thirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

children.

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

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

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

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday f rom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillper-

formfrom7to11p.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. Formoreinformatio n,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-friedpotatoes,scrapple,ham,chippedbeefgravy, toast,pastries,juice,coffeeandtea.

Politics

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

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

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

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayof everymonthattheMillsborofirehall.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 cklynch0 2@gmail.comformoredetails.

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

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassin theHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand 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-d ancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at

OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m. ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic, andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribed theclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat3:30p.m.Reservationsarerecom-

mended,butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information,call(302)440-4866.

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

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain. Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanView PresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8 p.m.

Hobby/Craft

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

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarCluba rehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof

eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheFrankford DineronThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.For moreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmai l.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)85 8-5518.

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— Achap terof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated a t36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Private toursareavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15may call(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.The

BOOK SALE

July 19, 9 a.m. - 6

Saturday, July 20, Bag Sale 9 a.m. - 2 p.m (Bags Provided)

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdSaturdayofeachmonththrough October.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsda tingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetownareondisplay, alongwithpolicememorabiliathroughthe late20thCentury.Themuseumislocated at6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat

selbyville.delaware.gov.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbytheSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forapop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! Helpsupport yourlocallibrary!Sponsored bytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July22

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

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat

11a.m.forstorytel lingandsongsatthe ParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeis opentoallages.Weatherpermitting,any cancellationswillbepostedonFrankford PublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknittingandcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or v isitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Instagram@frankfordlibrary

July23

ReptileWonders— TheFrankfordPublic LibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARYpresents ReptileWondersat2p.m.Thisprogram

isheldattheFrankfordFireHall.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyv ille, ishostingaWomen’s BibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9through Aug.13.ThetopicisForgiveness:BreakingthePowerofthePast.Thereisno homework,andchildcareisprovided. PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteams ofdogsandownersprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidence inreadingaloudatSouthCoastalLibrary at4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes andmaybringtheirownbookifthey wish.Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)8585518toreg ister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

July24

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

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

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

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museumisnothandicap-accessible.For moreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat 6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov. HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.

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

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

SpeakerSeries— Traditionalvsmodern vsartquilts.What'sthedifference?What aretraditionalelementsofeachstyle? Hearaboutthehistoryofquil tingandsee someantiquequiltsatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5:30p.m.Threepresenterswill discussthesestylesalongwithshowing manyexamplesoftheirwork.Registrationisrequired.Yo ucansignuponlineby visitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenArtShowAwards— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryintheTeenRoomat5:30 p.m.astheyannouncethewinnersofthe TeenArtSh ow!Viewalltheentries,meet thewinnersandjudges,andsocialize withotherartistsandartloversinyour community Lightsnacksprovided.Forall ages.Registrationisnotrequired.Prizes generouslyprovidedbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July25

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

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

AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowingg roupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomevery

Thursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames!Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Anime/MangaClub— Comehangoutand readsomeManga,watchsomeAnimeand chillatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. We’veexpandedourmangasection!Come inandcheckoutthenewvolumes!RegistrationNotRequire d.Ages12-plus.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

BicycleSafetyCheckpoint— TheBethany BeachPoliceDepartmentishostingabicyclesafetycheckpointatS.PennsylvaniaAvenueandWellingtonParkwayfrom8to11 a.m.Policewillbeonsitewithbike-light installation,educationandmaterialforlocal trailriding.DelDOTandtheirBikeSafety Outreachwillal sobeinattendance.

July26

FreeSummerMeadowTour— Join StephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutiveDirectorforaspecialPietOudolf MeadowguidedtouratDelawareBotanic Gardensfrom11:30a.m.to12:30p.m. Observeover70,000nativeperennial plantsandgrasses.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationsmadebygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/ev ents.

FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee.

Movieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea mixofadults,children,andfamily movies.Visitusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary 7/26-Wonka–Armed withnothingbutahatfulofdreams, youngchocolatierWillyWonkamanages tochangetheworld,onedelectablebite atatime.RatedPG,runs1h57m. CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstop bytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupa freecraftkittomakebackgammonboard game(allmaterialsandplayinginstructionsincluded.)Free,availablewhilesupplieslast.Yo uthmustpickupkits themselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July27

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNational Guardtrainingsite onRoute1from8:30 a.m.to3p.m.,rainorshine.Themenuis onehalfBBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor$10,withassortedsoft drinksandbottledwateravailablefor$1 each.

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillbehostingtheirsummerbakesaleintheWesleyHallnextto MillvilleUnitedMethodistChurchfrom8 to10:30-isha.m.Thesalewillfeature homemadecakes,pies,cookiesand sweettreats.Allproceedsgotosupport localmissionprojects.

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July29

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

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

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

TomCrowltheVentriloquist— The FrankfordPublicLibrarysummerreading programAD VENTUREBEGINSAT YOURLIBRARYpresentsTomtheVentriloquistat 11a.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat

SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingforaslowerflowpractice.Wewill learnbreathingtech niques,postures,and exercisestopromoteflexibilityand strength,balance,andrelaxation.Please bringayogamatortowelfromhome.The instructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Ifyouareunableto getontotheflooreasily, donotworry,we willprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationopensat11:45amon July22andisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Wa lk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 BoardGamesforAges10-17— Takea beachbreakandplayboardgamesin coolairconditioningatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Bringyourfriendsand makenewones!Tonsofgamesavailable (includingnewones),butfeelfreeto bringyourfavoriteifyouwish.Free,light snacksandgamesprovided.Forages 10-17.RegistrationRecommended,but walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.Registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

July30

Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&DragonsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.No experiencenecessary.ThiswillbeasixweeklongClass/Campaignforages7-16. Noadultparticipantswillbeacceptedat

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

Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville, ishostingaWomen’s BibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9through Aug.13.ThetopicisForgiveness:BreakingthePowerofthePast.The reisno homework,andchildcareisprovided. ReptileWonders— ReptileWonderspresentsahands-on,interactive,andinterpretiveprogramfeaturingexoticspecies ofreptiles,includinggianttortoises, monitorlizards,andpythonsat2p.m. Thisisafamilyeventforallages.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July31

SummerBibleStudy— TherewillbeaNo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IVatthenorthendoftheBethanyBeach boardwalkfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,callMarinersBethelat 539-9510orjustshowup! MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitthemonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

@ frankfordlibrary.

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

RyantheBugMan— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARY presentsRyantheBugMana t10a.m. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

H arryPotterTrivia— CelebrateHarry Potter'sBirthdaybyplayingHarryPotter TeamTrivia—withprizesforwinning teammembers!GamestakeplaceatThe MillvilleBoardwalk(35287AtlanticAve, Millville,DE19967)at2p.m.Prizes generouslydiscountedbyTheMillville BoardwalkandpaidforbytheFriendsof theSouthCoast alLibrary.Ages9–11 ( parent/guardianmustbepresent) willplayfrom2–2:45.p.m,andages117 willplayfrom3–3:45p.m.(Incaseofinclementweather,thiseventwillmoveto thelibrary,andyouwillbenotified.)Registration(required)beginsat2p.m.on July10,2024at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.Walk-ins acceptedifspaceallows.Free,hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302858-5518

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SouthernDelawareOrchestragoing‘OutofThisWorld’

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra (SoDelO)willtakeaudiences“Outof ThisWorld,”withajam-packedweekendofmusiconAug.10-11.

Theconcertswillalsosetanew milestoneforthecommunityensemble,asSoDelOhaspreviouslywelcomedbrass,woodwindsand

percussiontojoinstringsonspecial occasions,butthisiswillbethe group’sfirstconcertcycleasaregular fullsymphonyorchestra.Auditions wereheldinthespring,andSoDelO musicianssaidtheyareexcitedto sharetheirnewsoundandperformin newvenuesonaregularbasisgoing forward.

“Iamdelightedtobejoining SoDelOatthistransformationaltime fortheorchestra,”saidStephenMohr, headofthenewpercussionsection. “Assomeonewhomadethetransition frommusiciantolawyer,ithasbeen wonderfultobeabletoreturntomy

passionformusicperformancebyjoiningthetalentedgroupofmusiciansin SoDelO.”

“Itistruethatthereisawealthof beautifulmusiccomposedforstring orchestra,butwithourexpansiontoa fullensemble,withtheadditionof woodwinds,brassandpercussion,we gainaccesstoa300-yearsymphonic traditionthatexploresaseemingly limitlessrangeofsoniccolorandtexture,”saidJamesAllenAnderson,directoroforchestralactivitiesatthe UniversityofDelawareandSoDelO musicdirector.“Wecannowshare someoftheworld’smosticonicorchestralselectionswithourwonderful audience.Thesky,asourspacethemedprogramdemonstrates,isthe limit.”

Astheytakeaudiences“Outof ThisWorld,”andawayfrombeach trafficforanafternoon,listenerswill beabletoenjoyamixofclassicaland popularcelestialselections,including “Mars”and“Jupiter”fromHolst’s“The Planets”;“Fanfare”from“ThusSpoke Zarathustra”byStrauss,asheardin “2001:ASpaceOdyssey”;musicfrom moviefavoritesincluding“StarWars,” “E.T.,”“Apollo13”andmore.

Theprogramwillbeperformed twiceaspartoftheorchestra’smission toservethelargersouthernDelaware region.Thefirstconcertisscheduled forSaturday,Aug.10,at3p.m.atthe Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist ChurchinOceanView,locatedat81 CentralAvenue.ThesecondperformancewillbeheldintheCapeHenlopenHighSchoolauditoriumon Sunday,Aug.11,at3p.m.

Ticketsareavailableinadvanceonlineatsodelomusic.org.Thoselooking formoreinformationabouttheupcomingconcertorwhoareinterested insupportingtheorchestrathrough participation,volunteeringordonating canvisitsodelomusic.organdclickthe “support”buttonoremailsoutherndelawareorchestra@gmail.com.

GriffinDeanofBethanyBeachwas amongnearly4,100studentsfrom MiamiUniversitywhoreceiveddegrees duringthespringcommencementheld onMay18.

MiamiUniversityisapublicuniversitylocatedinOxford,Ohio.Witha studentbodyofmorethan22,000, Miamiwasestablishedin1809andoffersmorethan100areasofstudy,and morethan2,200graduatestudents through78master’sanddoctoraldegree programs.MiamiisanNCAADivision Ischool,servingmorethan500student-athletesacross19varsitysports. Formoreinformation,visitMiamiOH.edu.

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August1

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

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

August2

BookClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at1p.m.foraninformalbookdiscussion. OurAdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirst Fridayofthemont htodiscussafiction, nonfiction,orclassictitle.Copiesofnext month’s bookwillbeableattheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Call(302)732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August3

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

August4

Adoration— AdorationwillperformatSt. MatthewsBytheSeaat8:30and10:45 a.m.Thereisnocharge,butaloveofferingwillbereceived.

August6

August7

DemsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemonthly meetingwillbeheldatBigFishGrillin OceanViewat5p.m.Thisisa“Dutchtreat”dinner,followedbyaspeakeranda businessmeeting.

August8

RivenbankMinistries— RivenbankMinistrieswillperformatSt.MatthewsBy theSeaat8:30and10:45a.m.,andat7 p.m.Thereisnocharge,butaloveofferingwillbereceived.

BicycleSafe tyCheckpoint— TheBethany BeachPoliceDepartmentishostingabicyclesafetycheckpointatS.PennsylvaniaAvenueandWellingtonPArkwayfrom8to11 a.m.Policewillbeonsitewithbike-light installation,educationandmaterialforlocal trailriding.DelDOTandtheirBikeSafety Outreachwillalsobeinattendance.

August9

FamilyFunNight— OceanViewChurchof ChristishostingafreeFamilyFunNighton thesecondFridayofeachmonththissummer,from6to8p.m.T herewillbefood, gamesforkidsandparents,prizesandmore.

August10

SODELOPerforms— TheSouthern DelawareOrchestra(SODELO)willperform“OutofThisWorld ”atMariner’s B ethelGlobalMethodistChurchat3p.m. Ticketsareavailableinadvanceonlineat sodelomusic.org.Thoselookingformore information,orwhoareinterestedinsupportingtheorchestra,mayclickthe“Support”buttonontheirsite,orbyemailing themat southerndelawareorchestra@gmail.com.

August13

August14

HealthScreenings— LifeLineScreening isofferingaffordablehealthscreeningsat DagsboroChurchofChrist.Screenings cancheckforthelevelofplaqueinyour arteries,andtheriskitposes;HDLand LDLcholesterollevels;diabetesrisk;kidneyandthyroidfunctionandmore.Free parkingisalsoavailable.Specialpackage pricingstartsat $159,butconsultants willbeonhandtofindtherightpackage foryou.Pre-registrationisrequired,and availableatlifelinescreening.comorby calling(877)237-1287.

August16

CinemaUndertheStars— Fenwick FlicksMoviesontheBeachwillfeature FindingNemo.Theraindatewillbethe followingday.Kickofftheeveningat8 p.m.withfun-filledgameshostedbythe Town’slifeguards.Moviesbeginatdusk. Participantsshouldbringblanketsand beachchairsforthis eveningofcommunity, connectionandsummerfun. BlockParty— SalemChurchishosting theirMonthlyBlockPartyfrom6to8p.m. Therewillbefood,outdoorgamesand more.Thisisafree,family-friendlyevent. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat sumc.comorcall(302)436-8412.

August17

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

communityshegrewtodearlylove.In August2003,shewasthrilledtobepromotedtoGrandmatoheronlyGrandchild,Emma,whogavehermuch happinessandfilledherwithprideand joy.

Inadditiontoherparentsandhusband,shewasprecededindeathbyher brother,JohnPardy,Jr.Sheissurvived byherdaughters,CherylPennofWestwood,Mass.andJillCarozzaofMillsboro,Del.;andherbeloved granddaughter,EmmaPenn(20)of Westwood,Mass.Sheisalsosurvived byherbrother-in-lawandsister-in-law, MichaelandMaryLouCarozzaofBear, Del.;hersister-in-lawMarionPardyof Middletown,NY;anephewandthree nieces.Shewillbedearlymissedbyall.

AmassofChristianBurialwillbe heldattheChurchofSt.Ann,691 GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach,on Tuesday,July23,2024at11a.m.Inlieu offlowers,donationscanbemadetothe TownofGreenburghPoliceBenevolent Association(GreenburghPoliceAssociation,POBox194,Elmsford,NY 10523 orhttps://pagreenburgh.firstresponderprocessing.com)orTheSouth CoastalPublicLibrary(https://southcoastal.lib.de.us/about-us/support-us) whereJoywasa“regular”andloved spendinghertimethere.

Robert“Bob”Coleman,76

Robert“Bob”Coleman,76,ofLaurel, Del.,alsoknownas“Bobby,”wenthome tobewiththeLordonJune15,2024,at hishome.BornonAug.4,1947,inHegins,Pa.,toRobertL.Colemanand PhyllisI.(Schwartz)Coleman,hegrew up inHeginsandgraduatedfromTriValleyHighSchool.

Colegraduatedwithanengineering degreefromPennStateUniversityand marriedhishighschoolsweetheart, Renee,in1968.HeworkedforBoeing whilelivinginClaymont,Del.,for GeneralElectricandforMD&AinupstateNewYork,whereheandRenee raisedtheirtwosonsandmademany lifelongfriends.Heretiredandmoved toDelawarein2004.

FamilyandfriendswerealwaysimportanttoColeman.Whetheritwas coachingLittleLeague,takingfamily vacations,havingcookouts,helpingwith projects,NASCARracesorhostingvisitorstothebeach,hewasalwaysthere withasmileandhis“dadjokes”and puns.

Hisretirementandmovewereperfecttimingtobeahugepartofthelives ofhisgrandchildren,KendallandNoah. Theyandthemanypeoplehemet throughtheirnumerousactivitiescalled him“Pepa.”HeandRenee(“Mema”) seldommissedanopportunitytoattend (andboastalittleabout)theirgrandchildren’sactivitiesandaccomplishments.Frombaseballgamestoparades, dancerecitals,roboticscompetitionsand amyriadofmusicevents—herarely

missedone.

Colemanalsolovedtraveling.Family vacationswerealwaysafavorite.Heand Reneetookmanytrips,including HawaiiandAustralia,andsometimes includedclosefriendsintheadventure. HewasalsoabletogivehisandRenee’s parentstheexperienceofatripto Hawaii.

Healsoenjoyedmaintainingtheir homeandthesurroundingproperty.It tookhimbacktohisfarming“roots.” Hehelpedcreateahomewherefamily andfriendswerealwayswelcomeand therewasplentytodo,whetheritwas fishing,swimming,pickingproduceor justsittingandrelaxing.

Colemanwasprecededindeathby hisparents.Heissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof56years,Renee(Warfield) Coleman;hissonsBrianandKevin (andKevin’swife,Cynthia“Cookie”); grandchildrenKendallandNoah;his sisters JudyColemanandMary(and herhusband,Lee)Bowman;andmany niecesandnephews.

AcelebrationofColeman’slifewill beheldonSaturday,July27,2024,from 1to4p.m.atMarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurch,locatedat81CentralAvenue,OceanView,Del.Visitationwillbefrom1to2p.m.,theservice from2to3p.m.,followedbyagatheringatthechurchhall.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilyisrequestingdonationsbe madeinColeman’snametoMariners BethelGlobalMethodistChurch,81 CentralAvenue,OceanView,DE

19970,ortoIndianRiverHighSchool BandBoosters,29772ArmoryRoad, Dagsboro,DE19939.Condolencescan bemadeonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

BarryL.Gray,58

BarryL.Gray,58,ofBishopville, Md.,diedWednesday,July3,2024. BorninSalisbury,Md.,hewastheson ofthelateJulian“Jack”Grayand ShirleyE.(Hemphill)Gray.

Heworkedinconstructionformost ofhislife,andlovedhelpingouthis familyandfriendswithprojectsaround town.Hewasabaseballandsoftballenthusiast,andenjoyedhelpinghisnieces andsonwithlearningsportsandlife skills.

Inadditiontohisparents,Graywas precededindeathbyabrother,Richard “Ricky”Davidson.Heissurvivedbya son,BlaireGrayofBerlin,Md.;asister, BethWescheofBishopville,Md.,and herboyfriend,IsrealSmith;threeloving nieces,BridgittMillerandherhusband, AustinMiller,AbbyWescheandBella Smith,allofBishopville,Md. AcelebrationofGray’slifewillbe heldat2p.m.onSunday,July28,2024, atBackCreekFellowshipChurch, 11707BackCreekRoad,Bishopville, Md.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsth.com.

KellieAnn(Tidwell)Hall,54

KellieAnn(Tidwell)Hall,54, belovedwife,mother,daughterand

Nana,peacefullywenthometobewith theLordonMonday,July8,2024,surroundedbymuchloveandfamily,after alongandcourageousbattlewithcancer.BornonAug.31,1969,shewasthe cherisheddaughterofDanieland JoanneTidwellofGeorgetown,Del. HallwasagraduateofSussexCentralHighSchoolnearGeorgetown, whereshemetherhusbandofalmost 32years,Charles“Chuck”Hall,and theybothwentontoattendtheUniversityofNorthCarolinaatCharlotte. TheywerewedinAugust1992and fromthatunionwereblessedwithtwo wonderfuldaughters,EmilyandRachel. Shewasahighlyrespectedanddedicatededucatorof30years,allofwhich werespentteachingfirstgradeatEast MillsboroElementarySchool.Shewent ontocompletehermaster’sdegreein educationatWilmingtonUniversity andtouchedthelivesofgenerationsof studentswhooftensharedstorieswhen seeingheraroundtown.Shecouldalwaysspotaformerstudentfromamile away,callthembytheirname,andgive afunnystoryortwoaboutsomething theymighthavedoneinherclass.Her dedicationtoeducationdidnotstopin the classroom,asshespentalargeportionofherpersonaltimeassistingwith PTOandmentoringprograms. FamilyandGodwereatthecenter ofHall’slife,butherbiggestaccom-

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plishmentwasbeingamotherand Nana.Shespentyearssittinginthe lobbyofDanceAlleyandtravelingto severaldancecompetitionswith Emily,andthenlaterfoundherpassionoftravelingupanddownthe EastCoast,watchingRachelplay softball.In2019,Hallearnedthetitle “Nana”toAddisonandagaininMay 2024toCarson,childrenofEmilyand Tyler—bothofwhomwerethelight ofherlifeandwhogavehergreat purposeandstrengthduringherillness.

Shewillalwaysberememberedfor herloveofthebeachandallthings Christmas.

Hallwasprecededindeathbyher paternalgrandparents,GeorgeP.TidwellandHazelTidwell,andmaternal grandparents,CleveandArtieCalloway.Sheissurvivedbyherhusband, Chuck;herdaughtersEmily(and Tyler)Wright,andRachel,allof Millsboro,Del.;herbrotherJamie (andCarrie)TidwellofFortLauderdale,Fla.;andherparents,Daniel andJoanneTidwellofGeorgetown. Shealsoleavesahostofnieces, nephews,extendedfamilymembers andclosefriends.

AcelebrationofHall’slifewillbe heldonThursday,July18,2024,at noonatEastMillsboroElementary School.Visitationwillbefrom10 a.m.tonoon,priortothestartofthe service.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily willbecollectingdonationsofchildren’sbookstobedonatedbacktothe localschoolsinHall’smemory.Books canbebroughttotheservicesor droppedoffatChuck’sStateFarm agencyat29787JohnJ.Williams Highway,Unit1,Millsboro,Del. ArrangementsarebyWatsonFuneral Home&Crematorium.

KathleenE.Purnell,82

KathleenE.Purnell,82,passedaway peacefullyonJuly9,2024,inMilford, Del.ShewasbornonNov.11,1941,in Showell,Md.,thebeloveddaughterof thelateMosesPurnellandMargie (Mumford)Purnell.

Purnelldedicatedmorethan26years ofherlifetoBeebeHospital(now BeebeHealthcare)inLewes,Del., workingdiligentlyintheirenvironmentalservicesdepartment.Hercommitment andhardworkwereevidenttoall whoknewher.ShewasafaithfulmemberoftheDagsboroChurchofGodin Dagsboro,Del.,whereshefoundsolace andstrengthinherspirituality.Shewas faithfulandcommittedtohercallingas anintercessoryprayerwarrior.

Inherfreetime,Purnellenjoyed sewing,andfoundgreatjoyinlistening tospiritualmusicandthepreached WordofGod.Shecherishedeverymomentspentwithherfamilyandhada special affectionforhergrand-dogs, whobroughtimmensejoytoherlife. Herloveforherfamilywasimmeasurableandextendednearandfar.She leavesbehindalegacyoflove,dedicationandkindness.

Purnellwillberememberedforher unwaveringfaith,herlovingspiritand thewarmthshebroughttoeveryone aroundher.“Shewillbeforeverinour hearts.”

Purnellwasprecededindeathbyher lovingparents,MosesandMargiePurnell;daughterDorothyHarper;son ParisJohnsonIII;and10siblings.She is survivedbyherdevotedchildren, LeticiaPurnell-Wright(andDaniel) andArethaEllis(andEdward),Denise Todd(andJames),SabrinaBalentine, LeleneJohnson,BernardFlamer(and Gloria)andMichaelFlamer(andPatricia);herbrother,RobertPurnell;her sister-n-law,NaomiPurnell-Westcott; andanaunt,ElizabethMumford.She willbedearlymissedbyherbeloved grand-dogs,Apollo,Solomanand Sammi,aswellasbymanynieces, nephewsandfriendswhohadtheprivilegeofknowingher.

HenlopenMemorialPark.Purnell’slife memorialwebpageisonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

JohnEdwardYoung,82

JohnEdwardYoung,82,passedaway peacefullyathome,surroundedbyhis lovingfamilyonJuly8,2024,inDover, Del.HewasbornonMay19,1942,in Winston-Salem,N.C.,belovedsonof thelateRaymondHoodandHester Young.

Youngdedicatedhiscareertoserving othersasamentalhealthandsubstance-abusecounselorforthefederal government.Hiscompassionanddedicationtohisworktouchedmanylives andmadeasignificantimpactinthe community.

Heenjoyedgoingtomoviesand hangingoutwiththeBuffaloSoldiers of Delaware.Healsoenjoyedgoingout withhisfamily,andseeinghisgrandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.He lovedtalkingtohisbrother,Rodger, everyday,atleasttwotothreetimes daily.

Hewillbedeeplymissedbyhisfamily,friendsandallwhoknewhim.His legacyofkindnessandservicewillbe rememberedandcherished.

AfuneralservicetohonorandcelebratePurnell’slifewillbeheldonFriday,July19,2024,at11a.m.atWatson FuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.Familyandfriendsareinvitedtoavisitation from9-11a.m.priortotheservice.Intermentwillfollowimmediatelyat

Youngwasprecededindeathbyhis parents,RaymondHoodandHester Young.Heissurvivedbyhisdaughter, MaraBurtofDover,Del.;hisson,DarrinYoungofGlassboro,N.J.;alongwith theirmother,BettyLewisandherfamilyofClayton,N.J.Heisalsosurvived bytwogranddaughters,TeanaDaniels andherfamily,ofPhiladelphia,Pa.,and AliciaYoungandherfamilyofCamden, N.J.;hisgrandson,DanielCarrandhis family,ofVineland,N.J.;hisson-in-law, JosephPressofPhiladelphia,Pa.;his threebrothers:TerryThompsonof NorthCarolina,andRodgerConquest andMarkConquest,bothofDelaware; the JeffMatthewsfamilyofDelaware; theAndrewMcNeilfamilyofSicklerville,N.J.;andtheTyroneDavisfamilyofLindenwold,N.J.Youngisalso rememberedbymanycousins,nieces, nephewsandclosefriends.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldon Saturday,July13,2024,atWatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.Intermentwastofollowtheservice,at WoodlawnMemorialPark.Young’slife memorialwebpageisonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

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DCFelevatesDiPaolotovicepresident

TheDelawareCommunityFoundation(DCF)recentlyannouncedthree promotions,twoinitsPhilanthropy Services(PS) groupandonein Finance&Operations(F&O).

OnthePS team,MikeDiPaolohasbeen namedvicepresidentofPhilanthropy&Southern Delaware,and MaribethPrzywarapromoteddirector ofadvancement.MichellePainterhas beenelevatedtofinanceandoperations coordinator.

“Iamtremendouslyproudtoannouncethepromotionsoftheseindividuals,”saidDCFPresident&CEO

StuartComstock-Gay.“Mikeisanoutstandingleadercommittedtofostering teamworkandbuildingtheDCFever stronger,Maribeth’sinsightandprofessionalismworkingbothwithfundholdersandourteamisagreatasset,and Michelle’scontributionstoourBuilding Opportunityprogramcreatedanopportunityinitselftobroadenherscope.”

DiPaoloheads statewideefforts

DiPaolo,whohasheadedphilanthropyinSouthernDelawareforthe DCF since2019,nowservesinthe samecapacityacrossthestate.

AsvicepresidentofPhilanthropy& SouthernDelaware,DiPaolomanages theDCF’sPhilanthropyServicesteam, andhehasbecomeamemberofthe

LeadershipTeam,whichservesasthe organization’s“C-Suite.”Hewillremain basedintheGeorgetownofficeuntil theDCF’smovetoitsnewLewesoffice thisfall—aprojectheisspearheading.

DiPaolojoinedtheDCFaftera17yearrunastheexecutivedirectorofthe Lewes HistoricalSociety.Healso servedasthechairofthe“Lewes375,”a celebrationofthetown’sfounding.

Heearnedamasterdegree’sinlibraryandinformationsciencefromthe UniversityofPittsburghandanundergraduatedegreefromtheCollegeof Wooster.In2012,headdedanon-profit managementcertificatefromGeorgetownUniversity.HeservesontheBoard ofAdvisorsoftheNationalTrustfor HistoricPreservationandresideswith hisfamilyinLewes.

Przywarastepsuptodirector ofadvancement

HavingjoinedtheDCFin2022to workwithfundholdersasphilanthropy officer,Przywaranowmanagesateam overseeingphilanthropicrelationships acrossNewCastleCounty.

PrzywaracametotheDCFfrom LimenRecovery&Wellness,whereshe servedasthedirectorofdevelopment, andbeforethatinasimilarroleatthe DelawareNatureSociety.Shehasadditionalbackgroundineducationwiththe RedClaySchoolDistrictandasanadjunct facultymemberatWilmington University.

PrzywaraisagraduateofImmaculataUniversityandearnedamasterdegree’sineducationfromWilmington University.Sheresideswithherfamily inWilmington.

Painterpromotedtofinanceand operationscoordinator

Havingservedasgiftadministrator since2016,Painter’sroleexpandedduringthelastyearwhenshewastappedto serveastherelationshipmanagerofthe DCF’sfundraisingfundsandhelpedto developadiversity,equityandinclusion (DEI)trainingprogramfornewemployees.

Inthatnewrole,herresponsibilities expandtoincluderoutineaccounting functionsandthecoordinationofthe DCF’sinternaloperations.Inaddition, sheservesasthefoundation’sliaisonto FundforWomen(agivingcircleatthe DCF)andprojectmanagerfortheorganization’sinternalevents.

BeforejoiningtheDCF,Painter oversawthecoordinationoffundraising andawarenesseventsfortheDelaware BreastCancerCoalition.Priortothat, shetaughtpreschool,andservedinseveralrolesincreditcardserviceswith BankofAmerica.Painterearnedadegreeinofficeadministrationfrom DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeandresideswithherfamilyinBear.

ThemissionoftheDelawareCommunityFoundationis“toimprove Delawarethroughcommunity-based philanthropy.Asafacilitator,informationresourceandmanagerofcharitable funds,theDCFhelpscommunitiesand philanthropistsfocuscharitableresourcesforthegreatestcommunitybenefitstatewide.”Formoreinformation, visitdelcf.orgorcall(302)571-8004.

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FRIDAY

Lingo (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts.

Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks (23) A&E 9 p.m.

The mother of 14-year-old Nacole Smith is left devastated when her daughter is found murdered along a wooded path in Atlanta in 1995. The community rallies around the grieving mother, but it takes decades and another assault to find the killer.

SATURDAY

The 2024 World’s Strongest Man (6) WBOC 2 p.m.

Thirty of the world’s strongest men compete in the 47th edition of this contest through a variety of categories testing stamina, skill, training, and strategy over a course of 12 events. They will be pushed to their limits, physically and mentally.

2024 WNBA All-Star Game (7) WMDT 8:30 p.m.

It’s a battle between the best of the Eastern Conference and the best of the Western Conference when the WNBA All-Stars take the court for the big game at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Eastern Conference took last year’s game 143-127 over the West.

SUNDAY

2024 NFL Flag Championships (48) DISN (7) WMDT 4 p.m.

While the millions of aging pickleballers might disagree, flag football is the fastest growing sport in the world. As such, more than 280 teams representing the 32 NFL teams compete for glory in this youth tournament from Canton, Ohio.

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

Ever since Alphy (Rishi Nair) became the new vicar for the local church in Grantchester, the murders just keep coming. This time, Alphy helps Geordie (Robson Green) untangle a web of betrayal and deceit surrounding the murder of an archaeologist.

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The Bachelorette (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Despite coming up short in the latest season of “The Bachelor,” Jenn Tran’s search for true love is just beginning. Which of the lucky men will continue to form a life-changing relationship? And which will be sent home this week? Jesse Palmer hosts.

61st Street (3) CW 9 p.m.

Things start to get messy in this Season 2 premiere as Officer Johnny Logan (Mark O’Brien) finds himself the subject of a police department coverup after assaulting an innocent man. Meanwhile, Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) decides to expose the system.

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

This week, while being judged by Tim Hollingsworth, Francis Lam and Tiffany Derry, the competing home cooks must serve their most cherished dishes from special life events, alongside their best family-style holiday meal. Alejandra Ramos hosts.

TUESDAY

Celebrity Family Feud (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

This “Family Feud” spin-off puts a spotlight on the Hollywood hills, as celebrities compete with their families to guess the most popular answers to survey questions. This week, see Robin Thicke, Anthony Anderson, Walker Hayes and Rachel Bilson.

Gods of Tennis (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe were both vying for Wimbledon titles. On the court, they were dominating the competition and lifting the sport to new heights. Off the court, they were leaders initiating social change in this series premiere.

Password (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

It’s the season finale of this classic game show revival that teams everyday people up with celebrities in order to guess words in an attempt to win up to $25,000. Keke Palmer hosts, while Jimmy Fallon and other celebrity guests are featured.

WEDNESDAY

Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Everything is on the line in this two-hour finale. After weeks of completing food- and beverage-based challenges, the final entrepreneurs need to pull out all the stops to impress Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump and walk away with a $250,000 investment.

Claim to Fame (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

DNA doesn’t lie, but these people will in order to conceal their identities and celebrity-adjacent lineage. They compete in challenges, form alliances and play detective in order to avoid elimination and win $100,000. Kevin and Frankie Jonas cohost.

The Real CSI: Miami (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

If you love true crime and tropical locations, this series takes a deep dive into the real-life criminal cases and forensic investigations that have haunted the palm tree-lined streets of the 305 area code as real-life investigators solve violent crimes.

THURSDAY

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

Contestants take the stage to sing songs performed by the studio band. The words appear on screen until they stop in this televised karaoke contest. But if the performing contestant can keep singing the correct lyrics, they earn a shot at $1 million.

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

With tensions high between Gina and Jenn, the ladies get their game on and take their aggressions out in a game of flag football. Meanwhile, Shannon grapples with feelings of inferiority and Gina goes through with a tough decision.

Beat Bobby Flay (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Laughter might be the best medicine, but that doesn’t mean it tastes good as chef Antonia Lofaso partners with comedian Leslie Jones as they give hilarious commentary as chefs Josh Elliot and Vicky Colas hope to pull a fast one on chef Bobby Flay.

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Ocean View Church of Christ

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

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

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

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersevenwhiletheyaresippingand

Andrisanistaysalertonthestand

chewingforsustenanceduringthelong beachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointspotlightsoneofthese GuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduringthe summerseason.

Usingtheripcurrent asahighway

Hispartnerwastakinghislunch break.

Thatmeanthewasaloneonthe standonabeautifulsummerday. Fortunately,hewasalert.

Hiskeenskillsenabled second-yearBethany BeachPatrollifeguardPaul Andrisanitoquicklydeterminethatthree8-year-old childrenwerecaughtina potentiallydeadlyripcurrent—astrongandnarrowcurrentofwaterthat canvictimizeswimmers whopanicorhavelimited waterskills.

Andrisaniquickly clearedthestandandraced towardthevictims.Glancing tothesouth,henoted thattwoofhisBBPcolleagueswerefuriouslyracingtowardhimtoassistin therescue.

“Thethreeofusrushed out,usingtheripcurrent asahighwaytoreachthe threeyoungkidsasquickly aspossible,”recalledAndrisani.“Wesafelyreunitedthethreeyoungsters withtheiremotionalparentsandasupportive crowdthathadgathered onthebeach.”

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeach PatrolisaUnitedStates LifesavingAssociation advancedcertifiedagency thatservestheresidents andvisitorsoftheTown ofBethanyBeach.The51-to55memberbeachpatrolprovidesbeach andoceanrescueservices,first-respondercareandgeneralpublicservice.The beachpatrol,withtheassistanceofthe policedepartment,enforcesallTown rulesandregulationsregardingthe beachandocean.

Lifeguardspatrolthebeachesfull timefrom10a.m.to5p.m.during weekdays,and9:30a.m.to5:30p.m.on weekendsandholidays,fromMemorial DaythroughLaborDay.Theyarealso ondutyduringweekendsinSeptember. BBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards

inthesun,weatherandocean.BBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepare foranysituationonlandorinwater, andtheyconstantlystrivetoexceed theirhighstandardsofopen-water safety.

Beingreadyforanything

Andrisaniknowsthatbeingalifeguardrequiresbeingreadyforanything. “ Thetruthis,weneverknowwhat typeofdayyouwillhave,sowehaveto alwaysbeonourtoes,”hesaid.“Atany time,someonecouldrequirehelp.At theendoftheday,thegoalisthat everyonehasasafebeachvisitandenjoystheoceanwithoutanydanger.”

Andrisanisaidtheeasiestpartofhis jobisshowingupandworkinghard.

“Manypeopleinthisworldhate theirjobs,andeventheircoworkers,”he said.“Thisjobgivesmeafamily,not coworkers.Igenuinelyfeellikeweall haveabondwitheveryoneelseonthe patrol,andI’mgratefulforthat.”

Histoughestresponsibilityonthe stand,hesaid,istheattentiontodetail thatis“demandedfromuseveryday. Wemusthaveaworkethicthatdrives usthroughthewatertoastruggling swimmer,”henoted.“Everythingmust beperfect,fromourheadrotationsto ourwaterentriestoourtoneofvoice andprofessionalismwhenwedealwith thepublic.”

Andrisanifollowshisfather,Damian Andrisani,anduncle,NateAndrisani, ontothelifeguardstand.

“Ienjoyhelpingpeople,whichiswhy I’mmajoringinengineeringattheUniversityofDelaware,”hesaid.“AndIwas raisedatthebeach,sohelpingpeopleon thebeachandinthesurfhasmademe wanttohelpothersevenmore,andnow Icandoitinthissettingasalifeguard.”

TheArchmereAcademygraduate saidhehasmanypeopletothankforhis improvementasaBBPlifeguard.

“Mycaptain,JoeDonnelly,andcrew chief,RyanSmith,havespentcountless hoursworkingwithmeonimportant skillsneededonthisjobandforlifein general,”hesaid.“Andmylieutenants andcrewchiefshavealsoplayedimportantrolesinmakingmethelifeguard thatIamtoday.”

LowerSussexMajorssoftballteambowsout

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheruntoapotentialDelawareLittleLeague12UMajorssoftballchampionshipwasshort-livedfortheLower Sussexsquad.TheDistrict3champs weretakenoutinback-to-backcontests lastweekend.

Afterdrawingabyeinthefirst round,thelocalcontingentfacedDistrict1championMOTinthesecond round.Theteamfromupnorthtooka 2-0leadinthebottomofthesecond, butLSLLcutthatinhalfwitharunin the topofthefourth,whenKailey PhillipsdoubledhomeJulesMarinelli. MOTrespondedwithasingletallyto gobackuptwointheirhalfofthe fourth.

LSLLonceagainswungtheirbats —thistimeinthetopofthefifth,with EmileeWilliamsonplatingBrooke Harneonasingle,andCallieRussell scoringanotherrunonaRBI-groundoutbyQuinnCarpenter,totiethegame at3-3.However,MOTputthingsaway inthebottomofthefifth,scoringfour runsonthreehits,apairofwalksanda sacrificebunt.

Williamson,Russell,Phillips,Leah DonnellyandSkylarMedfordeachcollectedahitforLSLL.Harnewalked

twiceandscoredoneoftheruns,with MarinelliandRussellscoringtheothers.Williamson,CarpenterandPhillips eachregisteredanRBI.

ThelossdroppedLSLLintothelosers’bracket,wheretheyweresettobattleCanalfromDistrict2.Canalhadlost toMOTintheopeninggameofthe tournament,8-1.Thistimethough, Canalwasupforthechallenge,muchto the misfortuneoftheLSLLgirls.A hard-foughtbattlesawjusttworuns scoredinthegame—oneeachinthe firstandsixthinnings,andtheywere bothforCanal.

Phillipswasimpressiveinthecircle forLSLL,allowingjustthreehits,while strikingout10Canalbatters,andboth Canalrunswereunearned.HercounterpartinthecirclefromCanalwas RileyM.,whofiredacomplete-game one-hitterwithninestrikeoutsofher own.WilliamsonhadtheloneLSLL hit inthegame.

TheteamwasmanagedbyEmily Harne,andshewasassistedbyJoe DonnellyandJasonRussell.Theteam rosterfeaturedAveryBare,Teagan Bradley,QuinnCarpenter,Chloe Chandler,LeahDonnelly,MazzieEyler, BrookeHarne,LilyKreger,Jules Marinelli,SkylarMedford,Kailey Phillips,CallieRussellandEmilee

Williamson. JuniorLeaguesoftball

WesternSussexcruisedtothe Delawarestatetitleinthisone,with threestraightblowoutwinsbyshutout. The teamdefeatedCanal,16-0,inthe firstround,thenblastedFelton-Harrington,18-0,inthesecondround.The championshipcontestwasarematch withCanal,anditwasmoreofthesame forWesternSussexastheyrolledtoa 13-0win.

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Thestatetournamentforthe10U Minorsbracket—beingplayedinLaurel,withLowerSussexgettingafirstroundbye—wasduetogetstartedon Wednesday,July17,afterCoastalPoint presstime.ThefirstroundwastofeatureDistrict1takingonDistrict2,with thewinneradvancingtofaceLower SussexonThursday,July18.Allgames willbehostedattheLaurelLittle Leaguecomplex.

InSeniorLeaguesoftballaction,the District3tournamentwillbeginon Monday,July22.Allthegameswillbe playedattheLowerSussexLittle LeaguecomplexatthePyleCenterin

Roxana,whichisalsothehomeforthe 2024SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries.

TheDistrict3championswillbe joinedsofarbyKennemerlandLittle L eaguefromHaarlem,Netherlands (EuropeAfricaRegion);YankeeFamily GroupLittleLeaguefromGuanica, PuertoRico(LatinAmericaRegion,a returningteamfromlastyear);andNegrosOccidentalLittleLeaguefromBacolodCity,Philippines(AsiaPacific Region,alsoareturningteamfromlast year).

TheOpeningCeremoniesforthe WorldSerieswillbeonJuly29,at4:30 p.m.,withthefirstgamesgettingunder wayat6p.m.

SeniorLeaguebaseball

District1’sCamden-Wyoming neededtheextragametostakeclaimto the2024DelawareSeniorLeaguebaseballstatechampionshiponSunday,July 11.TheC-WentrydefeatedMid-Sussex,11-9,intheif-necessarygame— whichwasnecessary,becauseMid-SussexhadtakendownthepreviouslyunbeatenC-Wsquadintheprevious game,9-2. SeeLSLLpage70

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C-Whadopenedbracketplaywitha 7-6decisionoverMid-Sussex,thenthey doubledupDistrict2’sBrandywine,63,tomovethemintothewinners’ bracketfinal.Mid-Sussexrecovered fromtheiropeninglosswitha6-4win overBrandywine.

LaurelalsosweptitswaytotheJuniorLeaguestatechampionshipwitha pairofwins.TheDistrict3champsdefeatedNaamansinbothgames,recordingtheclinchingwinwitha6-2 decisionoverDistrict2’sNaamanson Sunday,July14.Theirfirstwincameby

an8-4scoreversusNaamans,afteran openingbye.Naamanshaddefeated District1champSmyrna-Claytonin thefirstround(18-5),andthenagainin thelosers’bracketfinal(14-2),toset-up therematchwithLaurel.

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Onceagainthisyear,theCastforaCure SurfFishingTournamenthasgenerated fundsthatwillultimatelybenefitpatientsundergoingcancertreatmentat BeebeHealthcare.

TournamentorganizerClarkEvansrecentlypresentedacheckintheamount of$9,000totheBeebeMedicalFoundation,tosupportthehospital’sCancer PatientSpecialNeedsFund.Thefund supportslocalcancerpatientswithlimitedfinancialmeans,andaimstooffset some oftheircosts.

TheCastforaCuretournamentisheld annuallyattheFenwickIslandState Parkbeach.

FormoreinformationaboutBeebeMedicalFoundationortomakeadonation, call(302)644-2900orvisit www.beebmedicalfoundation.org.

Pictured,lefttorightare:SeanFlanigan oftheBeebeMedicalFoundation,left, acceptsadonationfromeventorganizers,fromcenter-left,ClarkEvans,Scott Mayhugh,andBrandyTimmons.

of-threemeetingwithWestSidefrom District3byscoresof13-7and9-0. ThegameswereplayedattheDover LittleLeaguecomplex.Brandywinewas crownedthe2024Delawarestatechampionsforthebracket.

Majors12Ubaseball

AsoftheCoastalPoint’spressdeadlineonWednesday,July17,therewere threeteamsremaininginthebracketfor theDistrict3tournamentinLittle LeagueMajors12Ubaseball.UndefeatedLeweswasawaitingthewinner ofthelosers’bracketfinalbetweenMiltonandWoodbridge,whoweresetto playonJuly17.

ThefirstofpotentiallytwochampionshipgameswillbeplayedonThursday,July18,atMillsboroat7p.m.The if-necessar ygamewillbeplayedonFriday,July19.

ThewinneroftheDistrict3tournamentwilladvancetotheDelawareLittleLeague12UMajorsbracketnext week.Thegameswillbehostedby MOT,withDistrict2takingonDistrict 3intheopeneronWednesday,July24. Thewinnerofthatonewilladvanceto playDistrict1onThursday,July25. Thestatechampionwilladvancetothe Mid-AtlanticRegionalinBristol, Conn.,withaspottojointheLittle LeagueWorldSeriesinWilliamsport, Pa.

Minors10Ubaseball

TheLittleLeagueMinors10UbaseballDelawarestatetournamentwillget underwayonTuesday,July23.District 3championMiltonwillopenupagainst ayet-to-be-determinedDistrict1 championatCanalLittleLeague’s complex.TheDistrict2championhasa bye.Thetournamentisexpectedtorun throughSaturday,July27,iftheif-necessarygameisplayed.

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OakOrchardAmericanLegionPost28gottheprogram’sfirstwinoverNewarkPost10lastweek.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thetasteoftheirfirstvictorywas sweet.

Thebaseballteamrepresentingthe OakOrchardAmericanLegionPost 28explodedintriumphaftercapturing theprogram’sfirstwin,8-5,over NewarkPost10onMonday,July8,at DelmarvaChristianHighSchool.

Thefirst-yearsquadachievedits firstvictoryafterlosingthefirsteight gamesoftheir2024season.

KadeHallrippedatwo-runhomer tocenterfield,andEthanCarney addedarun-scoringsingletogive theirsquada3-0leadinthefirstinning.HallandAidenMicinowskiled theoffensewithtwohitsapiece,while AlexNewmandrewapairofwalks. StartingpitcherChaseHitchens earnedthewinafterallowingtwohits overthreeshutoutinnings.

OakOrchard’srosteriscomposed ofstudent-athleteswhoattendCape Henlopen,SussexCentral,Sussex Tech,SussexAcademy,IndianRiver

andDelmarvaChristianhighschools. Theycompeteagainsteachofthe othersixteamsintheDelawareAmericanLegionleague.

AmericanLegionamateurbaseball hasalonghistoryofproducingplayers ages13to19in50statesintheU.S., andinCanada.Morethan3,500 teamsparticipateeachyear.The AmericanLegionDepartmentof SouthDakotaestablishedtheprogram in1925inMilbank,S.D.

“It’sbeenverychallengingputtinga newteamtogetherfromthestart,and

reallyhavingnotimeforrealtryouts,” saidOakOrchardheadcoachSteven Newman.“Wehavehighschoolplayers fromalloverSussexCounty.Ittakes timefortheseguystogetusedtoplayingwitheachother,formetoput everyoneintheirbestpositions,andto buildthemostproductivebattingorder.

“Ourrosterhasn’tbeenthesameas itwasonOpeningDay,”henoted.“We havehadseveralplayersleavebecause oftheirtravel-ballcommitments,and

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BullisnamedtoODACAll-AcademicTeam

TheShenandoahUniversityDepartmentofIntercollegiateAthletics setanewschoolrecordwith329student-athletesonthe2023-2024Old DominionAthleticConferenceAllAcademicTeaminselectionsreleased bytheconferenceonJuly11.Taylor BullisofMillsborowasamongthe Hornetstoearnthehonor.

Thisyear’stotalisanincreaseof33 student-athletesfromShenandoah’s

previousbestof296,setduringthe 2022-2023academicyear. Overall,3,175ODACstudent-athletesrepresentedtheirschoolsonthis year’sall-academicteam,whichisa newhighfortheconference.Shenandoahrankssecondamongthe17institutionsfeatured,withWashington &Leetoppingthelistwith537student-athletes.WiththeUniversityof Ly nchburg’s322student-athleteswho

metacademicteamstandards,the ODAChadthreeschoolseclipsethe 300markinoneacademicyearforthe firsttimeinconferencehistory. Forstudent-athletestoqualifyfor theODACAll-AcademicTeam,they must’vehada3.25GPAorhigherfor the2023-2024schoolyear.Ofthe329 SUstudent-athletesontheteam,256 postedaGPAof3.50orbetter,and 46hadaperfect4.0GPA.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquartered inWinchester,Va.,withadditional educationalsitesinClarkeand Loudouncounties.

Shenandoahisaprivate,nationally recognizeduniversitywithapproximately4,300studentsinmorethan 200areasofstudyinsixdifferent schools.Formoreinformation, visitsu.edu.

wealsohaveaddedafewplayers.The mainthingistheseplayershaveperformedtogetherasateam,andthey wontheirfirstgameasateam.”

Newmancomplimentedhisplayers fortheirabilitytoremainpositiveand enthusiasticdespitelosingtheirfirst eightgames.

“It’sbeenahardyear,andtheycontinuetoplayhard,nomatterwhatthe scoreisorwhoshowsup,”saidNewman,a15-yearveteranofLittle Leaguebaseballcoaching,whoseassistantsareMarkBoller,EstavionFortunate,PaulSilvaandJustinMicinowski. “Inourfirsthomegame,weweredefeatedbythehighschoolteamthat wonthestatechampionship.You wouldthinkalosslikethatwould causetheplayerstofeelbadly,butnot theseguys.Theycontinuedtobattle againstteamsthathavebeentogether foryears.”

AccordingtoNewman,American Legionbaseballoffersacriticalalternativeandadditionalplayingexperiencetotravelballforhighschool-age players.

“Irealizehowimportanttheprogramisforhighschoolplayers,”said theheadcoach.“IonlywishthatI’d realizedthissooner,formysonAdam’s benefit.Infact,he’stheonewhogot meinvolvedinstartingateam.Iknow therearealotoftravel-ballteams,and theycostalotofmoneyforkidsto play.ButAmericanLegionbaseball paysalmostallofthecosts.

“Weplay18gamesinapproximately40days,”addedNewman. “That’sthreetofourgamesaweek,

andanumberofdatesrequireusto travelupstate.Thecompetitionupstate istough,becausetheyrealizehowimportantAmericanLegionbaseballreallyis.Andtherearecollegescouts whoattendourDelawareAmerican Legiontournament.”

Thetopfourteamsadvancetothe AmericanLeagueDelawareTourna-

ment.Thetourneywinneradvancesto theregionalplayoffsand,possibly,on totheAmericanLegionWorldSeries.

“Ialreadyhaveacommitmentfrom AmericanLegionPost28tosponsora teamnextyear,andI’vecommittedto coachnextyearaswell,”saidNewman.

“Wearealsoplanningseveral fundraisersattheLegion’sfacilityin

Millsborofornextyear’steam.”

NewmanemphasizedhisappreciationofDelawareStateAmericanLegionDirectorBobManelskiforhis assistanceinputtingthisinaugural Post28teamtogether.

“WithoutBob’shelp,weprobably wouldn’thavehadateamthisyear,” saidNewman.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Heonceplayedbothsportsduring thesamesemesteratIndianRiverHigh School.

Nearlythreeyearslater,andatthe collegelevel,heisleavingoneforthe other.

TristenHood,a2022graduateofIndianRiver,istransferringtoNAIA memberAvilaUniversityinKansas City.Thedrivingforcefuelingthis moveishisdecisiontoreturntothe

gridironandgiveupthesportofhis youth,soccer.

Thedesiretoseizethisopportunity andchangeschoolsoccurredafterHood began feelingpangsofloveforthegridiron.

“OnceIrealizedthatfootballwasthe sportthatIwanttoplay,Ispentmonths researchingschoolsandreachingoutto coaches,”Hoodsaidrecently.“Avila Universitygavemethatopportunity afterIspokewithoneofthecoachesfor agoodamountoftime.That’swhenI mademydecision.Theybelievedinme, andI’mgoingtogivethema100-percenteffort.”

Hoodintendstowinthefield-goal andextra-pointkicking,kickoffand punting jobsatAvila,co-championsof theKansasCollegiateAthleticConferencein2020andoutrightconference titlewinnersin2022.

The6-foot-4,210-pound.leftfootedkickerisnostrangerto“kicking thingsup”onthefootballfield.During thefallof2021,hehelpedleadtheIndianstotheirfirstDIAAstateplayoff berthineightseasons,with17pointsas theplacekicker.Hewasalsoanear-perfect14-for-15inpointsafterIndians’ touchdownsanda26-yardpressurepackedthree-pointeragainstMaryland powerStephenDecatur.

Frompuntformation,Hoodposteda 33.5yards-per-kickaverageon12boots for402yards,forcingopponentsto begintheiroffensivedrivesdeeperinsidetheirendofthefield.Andhisskitteringkickoffsconfoundedopponents whileprovidingtheIndianswithopportunitiestorecoveronsidekickstoalter themomentuminfavoroftheIndians.

HoodearnedFirstTeamAllState honorsforhispuntingandSecond Teamkudosasplacekicker.

Hoodalsoperformedforboththe

IRfootballandsoccerteamsduringthe fallof2021.

Onthesoccerpitch,hewasalsoa keyperformerforheadcoachSteve Kilby’s2020state-crownteamandfollowedthatwithaFirstTeamAllConferencecampaignin2021.Thestalwart defenseandmidfieldpresenceregularly cutoffopponents’offensiveforaysinto hisdefensivezone.Healsoaddedgoalscoringtohisrepertoire,hittingthe backofthenetinconsecutivevictories overDIAA-rankedCapeHenlopenand SussexTech,respectively.

Committingtoplaying andstudyingincollege

Hoodinitiallycommittedtoplaying men’ssoccerattheUniversityofMount SaintVincent,aprivateCatholicschool andanNCAADivisionIIImemberof theSkylineConferencethatislocated intheBronxinNewYorkCity.

TheDolphins’coachingstaffmoved himfromdefendertostriker,andhe playedintwogamesasafreshman.He also playedmen’svolleyballinthespring semester,appearingin18matchesand averaging0.80pointsperset.In2024, heplayedinninegames,averaging20.5 pointspergame.

Lastfall,Hoodleftthesoccerprogramtobecomeastudentassistant coachforthewomen’svolleyballsquad. “IgaveupsoccerbecauseIcould onlyplayonesportinthefall,”hesaid. “Iwillmissvolleyball,andIplanon participatingintournamentsinthefuture.”

Heisalsogivinguplifeinthebig citythatneversleeps,foranotherlarge metropolis,inKansasCity,Mo.

“TransferringtoAvilaUniversitywas

SVDPtohostpickleballfundraiseratJMC

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSt.AnnCatholicChurch— BethanyBeachconferenceoftheSt. VincentDePaulSociety(SVDP)is hostingapickleballfundraisingevent onAug.24,alongwithlessonsforbeginners,atthenewlyrefurbishedJohn M.ClaytonElementarySchoolcourts inFrankford.

SupportersmayremembertheCornholeforaCausefundraisingeventsfor SVDP,heldintheSt.Ann’schurch parkinglotandplayground.Now,the organizationhaspivotedtopickleball andwillbringanationallycertified pickleballinstructortoteachthecommunityhowtoplay.

ThelessonsstartonAug.24,offeringthepublicthechanceto“learnthe gameinasafe,no-judgmentenvironment,”notedRoseMadden,achurch volunteer.

Therewillbetwobeginnersessions: 2-3:30p.m.and3:30-5p.m.atJohnM. ClaytonElementarySchoolPickleball Courts,252ClaytonAvenue,Frankford.

Hood

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ahugedecisionforme,”Hoodsaid. “MakingthetransitionfromDelaware toNewYorkCitywasenoughofa change.ThelocationofAvilaiswhat alsoattractedme.I’mlookingforward tolivingintheMidwest.Theteamwon theconferencetwoyearsago,andIbelievethatwehavethepotentialtorunit backandwinanother.”

HoodemphasizedthatEagles’head coachDerrickAlexanderrespondedto him“withawarmwelcome.Andthe

TheinstructorisBruceGolmic,acertifiedpickleballcoach.

“Therewillbetwoon-courtpickleballvolunteercoachesforeveryfour playersonthecourt.Youwillgetlotsof friendlysupportandassistance,”said Madden.

Theeventisafundraisertobenefit thefoodpantrysponsoredbySt.VincentDePaul,whichislocatedatthe OurLadyofGuadulupeMission ChurchonRoxanaRoadnearFrankford.Thefoodpantryserviceshundreds offamiliesinthecommunityeachweek andalsoprovidesfreshproducefromits ownvegetablegardenonthegroundsof theOLGchurch.

Eachparticipantinthepickleball eventisbeingaskedtodonate$25for the1.5-hoursession.Therewillberafflesforpickleballitemsandgiftcards, anda50/50winnerdrawnattheconclusionofeachsession.Therewillalso beanicecreamtruckfromBlueScoop nearSelbyville.

“Funpickleballgamesforeveryone, includingspectators,arejust$1perball toplay,”saidrepresentativesofthe SVDP.

membersofhisstaffmademefeel comfortablewiththepotentialIhave tobecompetitiveonthefield,”he said.

AccordingtoHood,hehasreceived tremendoussupportfromhisfamilyand hisclosestfriendsaboutthemove.

“WhenItoldmyfriendsthatIwas readytomakethetransitiontoreturningtoplayingfootball,theywereall equallyshocked,”hesaid.“Butthey wereallforit.”

“Imademydecisionthatcollege footballiswhatIwanttoplay,”hesaid. “Imissedplayingfootball.Imadethis decisiononmyownanddidthewhole

Spacefortheclinicislimited.RegisterbyAug.1toreceivefivefree50/50 tickets.Toregister,emailname,phone numberandchoiceofsessionto golmicmc@gmail.com.

processwithoutmuchassistance.Istill havenothingbutrespectforthecoaches atMountSaintVincentandwasgratefultohavebeenthere—especiallysoccerheadcoachTommyMattera.Ifeel

In2023,theSports&FitnessIndustryAssociationdeemedpickleballthe fastest-growingsportinAmericaforthe thirdconsecutiveyear.Theyestimated thatabout36.5millionpeoplehad playedthegameatleastonceintheyear.

likeIhavemoreofanaturalfeelforthe game,”hesaidoffootball.“IfeltIwasn’t asgoodinsoccertomakeenoughofan impactasIcaninfootball.”

LEGALS

TOWN OF MILLVILLE APPROVAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council, at its Public Hearing held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, starting at approximately 7:00 pm, at the Millville Town Hall, 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE, discussed and approved the following:

• Final subdivision site plan submitted by Civil Engineering Associates, LLC on behalf of Christopher Companies for a 50-lot major subdivi sion located on Burbage Road, Tax Map Parcel 134-12.00-376.00, zoned Residential Planned Community (RPC). Motion carried unani mously 5-0 with the following condition: Must have nine (9) new trees (native species to Delaware) along the eastern property border with Bishop’s Landing.

CP 20240719 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Brett Douglas Tupps of 31050 Scissorbill Rd, 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 20240719 1T

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

Estate of Philip Stinger, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Philip Stinger who departed this life on Decemebr 28, 2023, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth Stinger on July 2, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 28, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Elizabeth Stinger 37509 Bonnie St., Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240719 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PLANNING & ZONING RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 20, 2024, the Planning & Zoning for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• P-353 9 Oakland Avenue (PIDN:194.010/CTM# 134-12.00-545.00) APPROVED w/Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 201 CENTRAL AVENUE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

CP 20240719 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that William David Hodges of 33548 Deep Hole Ranch, Frankford, 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 20240719 1T

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

Estate of Sylvia M. Watson a/k/a Sylvia Mae Fleshman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sylvia M. Watson a/k/a Sylvia Mae Fleshman who departed this life on October 17, 2023, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto David Alan Wilkerson on July 2, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before June 17, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

David Alan Wilkerson 623 Clyde Ave., Fruitland, MD 21826

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240719 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW

201 CENTRAL AVENUE — 2ND FLOOR OCEAN

VIEW, DE 19970 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals for the Town of Ocean View, Open-End Municipal Snow Removal Services, Project Number OVPZ&D 25-02 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The purpose of this contract is to establish a five (5) year agreement with one (1) firm specializing in snow removal. The location of work is limited to sites within the Incorporated Limits of the Town of Ocean View, Delaware. The Town of Ocean View maintains approximately 27 miles of roadway.

Interested parties may contact Kristen Powell, at the Ocean View Administrative Offices for a copy of the Request for Proposal or for more information on this project by email at kpowell@oceanviewde.gov.

Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Open-End Municipal Snow Removal Services, Project Number OVPZ&D 25-02.

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make such award that appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20240719 2T

Classi eds

Ocean Aviation Flight Academy seeks Office Assistant

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

Walk Mow Greens, Tees, & Trim Work F/T (6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) P/T

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.

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

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

FREE MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT

Bethany Beach Christian Church has used Medical Equipment. If you are in need call Guy at 302-9270169 or Pastor Rich at 302539-4118

METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick coushins. $10 each. 410-608-7505

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

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

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

YAMAHA MEDIUM GRAND PIANO, GB1, 5ft 3in, Black, with bench seat. Free delivery within Bethany, Ocean View, Fenwick Island or Millville, includes 2 tunings for rst year. Excellent condition and sound. $15,000 obo 302853-5976

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

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

WOMANS VINTAGE BEACH Cruiser, 3 speed Bike. Good solid Bike with Comfortable seat. Raleigh Wayfarer. $60 302-339-7691

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. NEW NEVER USED Electric Bike. Liberty 982Z, needs batteries. $200. 302-5394367SPORTING 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

WANTED

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

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YEAR ROUND RENTAL

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

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. $2,000 per month + electric/water/sewer.

Keen-wick Sound: 3BR/2 BA rancher with garage. $2200 per month + utilities.

Millville by the Sea: 3BR/3.5BA unfurnished townhome with garage. $2400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

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

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. after 10/1/24.

YEAR ROUND RENTAL

BETHANY MEADOWS

2BR/1.5BA Unfurn w/TV, beautiful unit, new appliances, with bonus room for of ce. Community pool & tennis. MUST SEE! Minutes to the Beach! Available Aug. 1. $2,000 a month. Call Ron for more info. 302-567-1203

clude 2 Pools & 2 Fitness Centers & more. No Pets. 302-893-0014

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. It's another name for a big grocery store (Hint: It sounds like the place where comic book heroes go to buy their vegetables)

6. A breakfast food you pour from a box into a bowl

9. Bins on wheels that shoppers ll up as they shop

10. People purchase sh in this cool section of the store

12. This just in: What fruit is if it recently arrived the farm

14. It's what ice cream will do if you don't go home immediately after you purchase it

16. The super cool condition of a pizza you might pick up at your local grocery store (or the name of the Disney movie starring Elsa)

19. Go BOGO: Bargain hunters love to buy one and get one

20. Fresh baked ____ is waiting for shoppers in the bakery section

21. If you're eating a bowl of 6A, this is the white liquid you pour into it

Parents Down

1. Word a person hopes to see if she asks the grocery gods to give her a sign

2. Unit of toilet paper (or an single-serving spiral of cinnamon 20A)

3. Body part extended to access top shelf foods

4. What shoppers do to keep their 9A on a 2D

5. Fruits and veggies department

6. Common cents: This little clipping is as good as cash

7. State of most of the goodies in the 5D department

8. Why did the congressman

who had once worked as a grocer get along so well with his colleagues? Because he had no problem reaching across the ____

9. Home work: What a shopper typically does to turn groceries into dinner

11. Butcher's best: Particular part, in terms of beef or pork

13. Studies show that shopping in this condition results in a longer grocery receipt

14. Helper in the hand of the person who handles the cleanup on 8D six

15. Nutrition information source

17. Heavy lifting: In Chinese grocery stores, ____ is regularly sold in 25 pound bags

18. Type of apron worn by the deli attendant (or baby's practical mealtime accessory)

BAYSIDE - 36317 WATERLEAF WAY

SELBYVILLE

Beautiful, luxurious 5 BD, 4 BA single family home with premium upgrades galore! Pond front screened porch & paver patio w/ hot tub nestled in Bayside, the amenityrich, sought-after community! 2-car garage w/ car charger

$1,100,000 (DESU2066448)

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 $38,000. Marina is only a 20 min boat ride to Inlet.

Asking $824,900 (DESU2065310)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

33467 CENTRAL AVE, FRANKFORD

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

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

34 FLEET COURT

OCEAN PINES

Well-built Ocean Pines 4BR, 3 BA classic is ready to welcome you to coastal living! Lots exible living spaces: family room with replace, sunroom, living room, of ce, & screened porch offer many options to spread out, relax, or entertain friends and family. Quiet cut-de-sac location with a spacious lot is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and all of the many amenities of Ocean Pines. Come see this well-maintained beauty today!

$524,900 (MDWO2019084)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

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. Boasting- 4 bed, 2.5 bath, sunroom, 2 car garage, stacked stone replace, hardwood wood ooring, Low Taxes and Low HOAcommunity has pool and clubhouse! Close to shops, restaurants,golf, beach. Asking $559,000 (DESU2065540) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

38414 BOXWOOD TERRACE UNIT 101B, SELBYVILLE

This stunning condo offers a lifestyle of luxury and convenience. This 2565 sq ft 3 BR, 3 BA spacious condo is lled with upgrades. The family room and breakfast area are adjacent to the kitchen, with a screened porch just off the