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Bethanycouncil bidsadieutoFrye

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary Hardimanthankedalonglistoftown employeesandvolunteersformaking theIndependenceDaycelebrationand paradesuccessful—particularlyParade CommitteeChairmanBruceFrye,who isretiringfromplanningtheannual event.

“Didyougetpermissiontoretire?” CouncilmanPatrickShepleejokedat theFriday,July19,towncouncilmeeting,asFryesmiledandsaidhewasleaving behind“awell-oiledmachineforthe nextchairthatthecouncilwillappoint inthefall.”

Thereisalinefromtheclassicsong HotelCaliforniabyTheEaglesthatapplies,Shepleesaid,quoting,“Youcan checkoutanytimeyouwant,butyou canneverleave,”astheaudience laughedandapplauded.

“Youwillbemissed.Youhaveseta standard,”HardimantoldFrye.

“Thankyouverymuch,Bruce—not onlyforthat,butforallofyourhelpto

IRSD‘passesthetorch’ tonewleadersat schoolboardmeeting

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

LastMonday,July22,wasthefirst dayofanadministrativeinstituteretreat forIndianRiverSchoolDistrictadministrators,sodistrictleaderswere“offcampus”forleadershiptraining, collaborativediscussionaboutthe schooldistrictandteam-building.Later thatevening,theelectedschoolboard metatIndianRiverHighSchoolto honorrecentboardmembers,including HeatherStatler,JamesFritzandMadeline Moses,fortheirpastservice.

“Wehadaveryproductivefirstday atourfour-dayadministrativeinstitute,”

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Preservinghistory

JustwestoftheFenwick IslandLighthouse,Winnie Lewisstoodinthedeep-red painteddoorwayofthe “keeper’shouse.”Lewis summedupthededication ofthesmallgroupofvolunteersthathasoverseenthe recentrenovationofthe houseandtherepaintingof thelighthouseitself.

“Thisisalaboroflove,” shesaidlastweekofthe project,aboutfiveyearsin themakingandthefirst majorworkdonetohelp preservethelighthouse propertysince1997.Lewis ispresidentoftheNew FriendsoftheFenwickIslandLighthouse.

LastFriday,workersfrom OceanTowerConstruction, basedinSelbyville,putthe finishingtouchesonthetop ofthelighthousetower. Thissummer,thekeeper’s househasbeenopenedto thepublicforthefirsttime. NewFriendsmemberscontinuetoworkonputting displaystogetherandfurnishingthehouseasit mighthavebeenduringthe timeithousedkeepersand theirfamilies.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill WinnieLewisholdsaphotoofgrandfather,WilliamPepper,whowasoneofthelastkeepers oftheFenwickIslandLighthouse.

“It ’sbeenexcitingforus,” Lewis’daughter,Tracy,saidoftherenovationwork,which wasdoneundertheauspicesofthestateDivisionofHistorical&CulturalAffairs.Thelighthouseand1881keeper’s houseareownedbytheState.

Oneofthepiecesofthelighthouse’shistorythatthe publiccannowseeisaphotoofLewis’grandfather, WilliamEdwardPepper,whowasassistantkeeperthere fromAug.10,1869,toOct.23,1885.Pepperwaspaid$400 peryearforhisefforts,accordingtorecordsembeddedina lighthouse historycompiledyearsagoby“unofficiallighthousehistorian”DorothyPepper.

WilliamPepperwasoneof19assistantkeepersand15 keeperswhoservedattheFenwickIslandlighthousebetween1859and1948.

Otheritemsofinterestincludeacopyoftheoriginal

blueprintsforthelighthouseandthefirstkeeper’shome. Alsoondisplayisa1912nauticalmapoftheareafrom FenwickIslandtoChincoteague,Va.

Thelighthousewascompletedin1858,accordingto “NoticetoMariners,No.284,”datedDec.29ofthatyear.It stood75feet,6inchestallfromitsbasetothewalkwaythat encircledthewatchroom.Builtofbrick,thestructureofthe lighthousetowerwasunusualinthatitcontainedtwowalls —oneofwhichbeingthesamediameterfromtoptobottomandtheouteronebeingnarroweratthetop.

Acentralwrought-ironstaircasegaveaccesstothelighthouse’slantern—aFresnellensabout5feet,2inchestall, and weighingabout2,000pounds,includingitsbrassassembly.

Town Council Election

Council Member since Sept 2021

Chair of Infrastructure Committee

Chair of Commercial Planning/Review

Budget/Finance Committee Chair of Planning Commission

Council Member since Sept 2021 Council Treasurer

Chair of Budget/Finance Committee

Chair of Dredge Committee

Resiliency Planning

Dredging Project –Fully Permitted & Funded Completed 10-Year Comprehensive Plan

Enhancements in Public Safety Preserved Fenwick Charm Balance

saidJayOwens,districtsuperintendent. “Iwanttothankourgreatadministratorsandalsotheseveralboardmembers whowereabletoattend.”

Twonewlyelectedboardmembers, MarkSteele(whohadservedasanassistantprincipal,principalandformer superintendentintheIRSD)andAnita West-Werner,joinedtheU-shaped boardtabletobegintheirtermsofservice.Steeletookthechairusuallyusedby 20-yearboardmemberDonaldHattier, whileWest-Wernertookthechairformer lyoccupiedbyStatler,thoughSteele replacedStatlerontheboard,andWestWernerreplacedHattier.

Thepassingofthetorchcouldbe seenattheIRHSauditorium,asthose withyearsofIRSDboardofeducation servicewalkedpastthenewlyelected nowintheirseats.Itwasthepeaceful transferofpoweratIRHS.

Fritzservedfrom2012to2024and “workedhardontheBuildings& Groundsteam,aswellassupporting students,”saidOwens.MadelineMoses wasaboardmemberfrom2021to 2024, asa“passionateadvocateforstudents,”hesaid,notinghercommitment tohelpingthedistrictgrow.Statler servedontheboardfrom2015to2024 and“developedthespecial-needsand special-educationambassadors’program. Shealsowaschairofthecurriculum

committeeatthedistrict,introducing newprogramming,saidOwens.

Statuteoflimitationsonchildsex abusesshouldbeeliminated,says

IRHSteacher

WendyMears,asurvivorofchild sexual abuseatstatelicenseddaycare center,spokeduringthepubliccommentperiodoftheJuly22boardmeeting.SheisanengineeringandSTEM teacheratIRHS,with10years’teaching experiencethere,andisastatewidedelegateandadvocateforsexuallyabused children.

Mears’advocacyislargelyresponsible fornewstatelegislationaimedateliminatingthecivilstatuteoflimitationsto beabletoprosecutesex-abuseperpetratorsregardlessofwhenallegationsare made.Thatlegislationpassedinthe DelawareHouseinlateJune.

Mearssaidshebelievessheisbeing harassedbythedistrictandthather storyisbeingquashedbecauseitiscontroversial.Districtofficialswouldnot commentonthepersonnelmatter,but thedistricthasnottakendisciplinary actionagainstMears.

“IRSD,Iamaskingyoutoprotect ourkids,”saidMears.“Ipostedmy opiniononastatesenator’spage,andhe removedmypost.Thedistrict’sHRdirector hasaskedmetodomyadvocacy elsewhereandnothere,”saidMears. “Thebiggestattempttosilencemewas

toaddanewteacher,whowasmale,to bethechildren’sadvocate.

“Ihavepresentedmyissuestothe statelegislature.IbelieveIamnowalso beingharassedbyonememberofthat committeeaftermytestimonytokeep mystoryquiet,”saidMears.

“Wehaverecordedmymeetings withthelegislature,andthedistrictHR askedthatIgivemytestimonytothem first,”saidMears.“Thedistricthas breachedthecontractonrequested camerasintheschools.”(Owenssaid thatarequestforadditionalsecurity camerasatIRHStomonitorhallways andassemblyareaswasstillunderconsideration.)

“HRsuggestedafreshstart,andthat trustneededtoberebuilt,”saidMears ofherexperiencewiththedistrict’spersonneldepartment.

MearshasbeenwiththeIRSDfor 10years,thepastsevenasaSTEMeducationspecialist.Shewasaninstructor withtheSeafordSchoolDistrictfor eight yearsbeforejoiningIRHSinthe engineeringdepartment.Shealsoisa roboticscoachforafter-schoolcompetitionsandisamentorforstudentsatthe highschool.

“Iwaspushedintothegood-old-boy networkofourstatepoliceatTroop4. Mostlyeveryonearoundmehasbeen removedorletgo,”shesaidofattempts toquietheradvocacygroup,StandUp

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TheCoastGuardtookoverthe lighthouse,sellingoffthree-quartersof thesurroundingproperty,includingthe originalkeeper’shouse,builtin1841. Thelighthousewasdecommissionedby theCoastGuardin1978butwasrelightedin1982,afteritsownershipwas transferredtotheStateofDelaware.

Thebrickexteriorofthelighthouse isnowbrightwhiteagain,andthe keeper’scottagehasbeenrenovatedinsideandout.Thecottage—which bearsitsoriginalcedarshinglesandis oneoftwohomesassociatedwiththe lighthouse—isnowopentothepublic forthefirsttimeever.Thesmaller“original”keeper’shouse,slightlytotheeast, isprivatelyownedandnotopentothe public.

Insidethehouse,guestscansee wherelighthousekeepersandtheirfamilieslived.Whiledisplaysinthehouse arestillaworkinprogress,oneofthe mostinterestingitemstobesharedwith thepublicisasetoffivekeeper’slogs. Detailingtheday-to-dayoperationsof the lighthouse,thelogscontainmostly mundaneobservations,suchasthedaily weather.Butoccasionalnotesgivea glimpseintothenot-so-ordinarythings thekeepersdidaspartoftheirservice:

ThelogdatedDec.25,1931,forexample,containsthishand-writtennotation:

“A13-footsailboatfromMassachusettsboundforPanamaCanalwascast onasandbarabout½milesouthof [FenwickIslandLighthouseStation]in aN.W.wind.Dec.26,theman,whom wasanEskimofromGreenlandandin a verypoorconditionbeingwetand chilledwastakenintothekeeper’shome andgivendryclothesandfood.Dec.27, withtheaidoftheCoastGuardcrew, theboatwastakentodeepwater,”and themanresumedhisjourney.

TheNewFriendsobtainedcopiesof

thefiveoftheoriginaljournals,dated 1911through1941,fromtheNational ArchivesinWashington,D.C.,Tracy Lewissaid,andthegroupplanstohave themboundfordisplayinthehouse.

Justwestofthe1881keeper’shouse is athrivingvegetablegarden,which showshowthekeepersprovidedthemselveswithfoodintheearlyyears.The gardenistendedbyBrentCropper, whosegrandfather,OliverCropper,was thelastprivateownerofthehouse.

“Theyhadtobeself-sustaining,” TracyLewissaidofthekeepersand theirfamilies,“sotheygrewtheirown food.Theyhadfarmanimals…cows andhorses,youknow…”shesaid.Lookingatthelushlinesoftomatoes,peppers,beets,carrots,eggplantandbasil, L ewissaid,“Theywouldhaveplanted thesame,aswell.”Pointingatalow, leafybush,shesaid,“That’sourfigtree that’sbeenhereforever,”towhichher motheradded,“AslongasIcanremember.”

“ThisisatributetoOliverCropper,” hisgrandsonsaidofthethrivingvegetablegarden.“Igrewupwatchingmy grandfatherdiggingaroundinherewith hisstrawhatandhislittlestool,”he said,addingthathehasbeentending thelighthousegardenforatleast10 years.

OliverCropperboughtthekeeper’s housepropertyaftertheinfamousstorm ofMarch1962thatcausedheavydamagethroughoutthearea,accordingto hisgrandson.

“Everyonewasfire-sellingeverything,”Croppersaid.

Hisgrandfatherwaspresidentofthe FriendsoftheFenwickIslandLighthousefor15years,succeedingPaulPepper,whosewife,Dorothy,wasknownas theunofficialhistorianofthelighthouse.

Therenovationoftheinteriorhas inc luded“replacingallthesystemsin theentirehouse,”TracyLewissaid.

Newfloorswereputin,exceptinwhat wasprobablyusedasasittingroomor parlor,wheretheoriginalfloorsshow many,manylayersofpaint.

Severalcutoutsintheexteriorwalls ofthehouseshowits“bones”—arare lookintotheconstructionof19thcenturycoastalhomes.Althoughthereare currentlynooriginalfurnishingsinthe house,theFriendshavemanagedtofind somepiecesfromtheperiod.Adeskin thehouse,thoughnotoriginal,hasbeen inthehouseforawhile,TracyLewis said.

The NewFriendsheldafundraiser andusedthemoneyraisedtoadda built-indisplaycabinet,aswellas kitchenupgradesandshelving,shesaid. Vintagelightingwasalsoaddedtothe interiorduringtherenovation.

TheFenwickIslandLighthouseis locatedjustwestofCoastalHighway (Route1)at146thStreet,justnorthof theMarylandstateline.Itisopentothe publicThursdaythroughMondayfrom 9a.m.to1p.m.throughtheendofAugust,andFridaysandSaturdaysfrom9 a.m. tonoonuntilSept.30.

Thelighthouseisnotopenwhenit rains.Althoughvisitorsmayenterthe baseofthelighthouse,thestaircaseand watchroomareclosedtothepublic.

TheFenwickIslandLighthousewill celebratethe165thanniversaryofthe

TheoriginalblueprintfortheFenwickIslandLighthouse.

activationofitslightonAug.1,1959, withanobservationonNationalLighthouseDay,Aug.7.

TheNewFriendsoftheFenwickIslandLighthousewelcomedonationstowardtheupkeepoftheproperty.

DonationscanbemailedtoNew FriendsoftheFenwickIslandLighthouse,P.O.Box1001,Selbyville,DE 19975.

Inaddition,anyonewhohasartifacts relatedtothelighthouseorthekeeper’s housetheywouldliketodonateisbeing askedtocontactthegroupat newfriendslighthouse@gmail.com.For updatesonlighthousehoursandother information,gotothewebsiteat www.fenwickislandlighthouse.org.

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forChildren.“WeareworkingonHB 417tobringthesestudentprotectionissuestolight.”

Thebillwouldstartthateffortbyremovingtherestrictionsonreporting rapeandextendingthecivillawstatute oflimitations,shesaid.

“Onein10studentsmaybecomea victimofsexualabusebyateacheror peer,”statedMears.“Nationalmediahas reachedouttomeforaninterview.IbelievethisisachancefortheIRSD

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theTown.Youhavebeenincredible.... It’snothingshortofamiracletome howitgoessosmoothly,”Hardiman said.

“It’snotamiracle.It’shardwork,” Fryesaid.

He,too,thankedeveryoneinvolved inmakingtheparadesuccessfulandreviewedplanningfortheevent,saying committeemembersmetonJuly3and againonJuly4tomakefinalpreparationsandtobesureGrandMarshal LewKilmerwaspropertyhonored.

Kilmerrecentlyretiredfromthe councilaftermanyyearsofservice.

Fryesaid35,000to40,000peopleattendedtheIndependenceDayevents—

board”toacceptchanges.“Ihopeyou willhaveaspiritofconviction,”Mears said duringthepubliccommentperiod.

Nationalstatisticsdosuggestthat1 in10studentsmaybecomevictims. PsychologyTodaymagazineconfirmed that10percentofK-12studentsmay haveexperiencedsexualtraumain schools.

ThebestavailableAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen(AAUW) studysuggeststhat10percentofstudentssuffersomeformofsexualabuse duringtheirschoolcareers.InthereportcommissionedbytheAAUW,studentsbetween8thand11thgrades

morethanin2023.

Festivityplanningwasaccomplished, hesaid,“byanenergeticcommittee.”

Hethankedtownemployees—especiallyEventsDirector&MediaCoordinatorJulieMalewski,whoordered T-shirts,madecontactsandjuggled “manyotherbehind-the-scenestasks,” Fryesaid.

SalesofeventT-shirtsraisedmore than$6,000,henoted.

Fryethankedtownemployees, DeputyPoliceChiefJustinNorman, those whohelpedwithparking,Public Works,fireandemergencyservicespersonnel,paradejudges,thosewhoorganizedfloatsandlocalbusinessesthat donated.

PoliceChiefPatrickFoleyandthe BethanyBeachPoliceDepartment “wentaboveandbeyondthisyear,too,”

wereaskedwhethertheyhadeverexperiencedinappropriatesexualconductat school.

Thelistofsuchconductincluded lewdcomments,exposuretopornography,peepinginthelockerroom,and sexualtouchingorgrabbing.Around1 in10studentssaidtheyhadbeenthe victimofoneormoresuchthingsfrom ateacherorotherschoolemployee,and two-thirdsofthosereportedtheincidentinvolvedphysicalcontact.Basedon thestudentpopulationnationwide,4.5 millionstudentscurrentlyingradesK12mayhavesufferedsomeformofsexualabusebyaschoolemployee.

themayorsaid.

“Itwastrulyateameffort.Ittakes avillage.Werelyonthehelpofthe communitiesthatsurroundustomake thisparadeandtheseeventssosuccessful,”Hardimansaid,acknowledgingagenciesandorganizations includingtheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyandfirepolice, OceanView,SouthBethanyand Dagsboropolicedepartments,Sussex CountyEmergencyServices, DelawareStatePoliceExplosives Unit,DelawareStatePoliceK-9 Team,theRoxanaVolunteerFire Company,RehobothBeachPolice DepartmentandDelDOT.

“It tookallofthesepeopleandallof theseorganizationstokeepussafeand giveusawonderfulFourthofJuly,”she said toapplause.

CelesteBunting,IRSDdirectorof personnel,askedforachancetoaddress thepubliccommentary.

“Iwouldliketotalkwiththeboard atthenextboardmeeting,inexecutive session,basedontheinformationthat wasjuststatedherethisevening,” Buntingsaid.

TheIRSDBoardagreedtohearthe clarificationorcommentsfromBunting beforemovingforwardonrelatedissues.

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TownManagerCliffGravietsaidit wasastaffeffortandpraised“agreat teamandgreatmanagers”whoworked 18-hourand22-hourdays.

“Everyonecomestogether.Itisalmostseamless,almostflawless,”hesaid, notingthat“theoceantookbackthe beachthenightofthefireworks,and thefireworkswereinjeopardyofwashingoutsouthtoOceanCity.”

LifeguardsandPublicWorksemployees“movedeverythingasquicklyas theycould,”hesaid.

“Theycontemplatedshootingthe showat10:30or11,butitwentoffa littleafter9.It’sacredittothecommunityandacredittotheTown.Theydid agoodjob,andallIhadtodowas watch,Mayor,”hesaid.

“Youdoagoodjobofjobwatching,” Hardimansaid.

Bethanyapprovessignage,talksshuttles

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DodoEdibleCookieDough&Ice Cream,openingat786GarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach,nexttoDiFebo’s Market,hasreceivedfinalapprovalfor itssignage.

BethanyBeachTownCouncilman PatrickShepleemadetheannouncementwhilepresentingtheNon-ResidentialReviewCommittee’sreportat theFriday,July19,councilmeeting.

Signswerealsoapprovedforthenew GreenIslandMarketthatwillopenin the BethanyTownCenter.

Thecommitteehadalsobeenmade awareofabusinessthathadputup multipledecalsonitswindows,inviolationofTowncode.Theownerbusiness

wasnotifiedandthedecalswereremoved,Shepleesaid.

Concernsaboutshuttlebuses

Duringthepubliccommentsportion oftheJuly19meeting,residentJanie Switzer,wholivesonWellingtonParkway,reportedthatshuttlebusesaretravelingdownthatstreet.

Shesaidthatduringthepastseveral years,shehastalkedtoTownManager CliffGravietandaskedwhatthebuses areallowedtodoandwhatroutesdriversmaytake.Dependingontraffic, busesturnontoRoute1,thenright ontoWellingtonParkway,shesaid.Two weeksago,shesawbuses20timeson thethirdblockofWellingtonParkway, shesaid.

“Wehaveabrand-newsafetypath, andnowwearecontendingwiththese shuttlebusesthatarerandomly,attheir whim,decidingattheirwhim,which streetstheywillcomedown,”shesaid.

GravietsaidtheTowncanregulate routesandthatshuttlebuscompanies havebeenadvisedtostay,asmuchas possible,onKentAvenueandRoute26, stateroadwaysthataremoreaccommodatingforbuses.

Gravietsaidenforcementhasn’tyet begun.

Bicyclesafetyreport

WhilepresentingtheBicycle& PedestrianSafetyCommitteereportto thecouncil,CouncilwomanTeresaKeil saidcommitteemembershadattended

theannualpicnictowelcomeJ-1visa students,atSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Church.TheygavestudentsT-shirts andtalkedtothemaboutbicyclesafety, sincemostofthemusebicyclesastheir mainformoftransportation.

CommitteemembersalsoparticipatedintheTown’sIndependenceDay Parade.

Keilsaidtherewillbeabicyclesafety checkpointheldinconjunctionwith DelDOTfrom8a.m.to11a.m.on Thursday,Aug.8,atPennsylvaniaAvenueandWellingtonParkway.Helmets willbegiventocyclistsandrepairs madetobicycles.

Anothercheckpointwasplannedfor Thursday,July25,shesaid.

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Billtoexpandcivilliability passesHouse

TheMears-championedHB417 wassponsoredintheHousebystate Rep.TimDukesofLaurel(District 20)andhasco-sponsorshipintheSenatebystateSenateMajorityWhip BrianPettyjohnofGeorgetown(District19).

“Survivorsofchildsexualabusethat occurredinthisstatewhohavebeen barredfromfilingsuitagainsttheir abusers,byvirtueoftheexpirationof theformercivilstatuteoflimitations, shallbepermittedtofilethoseclaimsin the SuperiorCourtofthisstateatany time.Thisisintendedtoapplyretroactively,”statesthebill.

ItpassedtheDelawareHouseon June27andismovingforwardinthe statelegislature.

ThelegislationrevisitstheChild VictimsAct,enactedin2007,which eliminatedthestatuteoflimitationson childsexual-abuselegalclaimsgoing forwardandallowedatwo-yearwindow forretroactivelawsuits.

Dukessaidthathesponsoredthebill afteraconstituentreachedout,explaining thattheyhadbeensexuallyabused asachildbutwereunabletoseekcivil damagesbecausetheymissedthetwoyearfilingperiod.Dukessaidthat,while theChildVictimsActallowedclaims forsomesurvivors,itexcludedthose abusedaschildreninthe1990sandup toJuly9,2005.

Forexample,thebillnotesthatan8year-oldchildwhohadbeensexually abusedin1999wouldbe33today.That childwouldhavebeenonly16when Delawarehaditstwo-yearwindowfor older legalclaims,leavingthatchild, andothers,withoutrecourse.Withpassageofthebill,allstudentswouldhave legalrecoursetofilecivilsuits.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

It’sMondaynightatFox’sPizzaDen inMillville,andayoungmanina MetallicaT-shirtstepsuptothemicrophonewithaguitar.

Hecloseshiseyesandbreaksintoa lovesong.Whilewaitstaffboband weavearoundtherestaurantandneighborsfinishlatedinnersandbeers, KhuslenBatbuyan,23,issingingtoone person—hisgirlfriend.

Butshe’snotintheaudience.Infact, she’sinMongolia,whereBatbuyanrecentlyfinishedhisundergraduatedegree in Chineselinguistics.He’sinDelaware thissummer,workingtwojobs—across thestreetatBanksWines&Liquors andattheCaptain’sQuartersarcade, alsoinMillville.BatbuyanhadjustfinishedhisshiftatBanks,andaftera quickrunhometochangeoutofhis workshirt,hearrivedatFox’s.

Batbuyanisgreetedbyatablefullof hisfans—actuallymorelikesurrogate parents/grandparents,includingseveral membersofSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Church,whichhostsayearlypicnicfor internationalstudentsworkinginthe area,andgenerallysupportsthemwhile theyareinthearea.

music,whichhereferredtoas“long songs”andsaidfocusesonelementsof nature,respectforparentsandsimilar themes.

Batbuyansaidhehastwoyounger brothersbackinMongolia,acountryof about3.4millioncitizenssituatedbetweenChinaandRussia.Whilehe hasn’thadachancetotravelmuchsince arrivingintheUnitedStatesinearly June,hesaidhewouldmostliketovisit SanFranciscoandWashington,D.C. HehadcomebacktoFox’safterhavingbeengivenachancetoperforma fewsongstheweekprior,duringlocal artistSteveKuhn’sregulargigatthe Millvillerestaurant.Thisweek,during Kuhn’sbreakinhisshow,Batbuyangot anotherchance,withthesupportofhis St.Martha’sfanclub.

They’veofferedhimsomepizzaand hisfavoriteAmericanbeer,Yuengling Lager.Batbuyan,alsoastudentofEasternphilosophyandtalentedcalligrapher,launchesintoadiscussionabout “TheArtofWar,”bySunTzu.

Likeaproudgrandmother,Hasson sharesaphotoofBatbuyan’scalligraphy skills,whichincludesaquotefromthe book:“Inordertoknowyourenemy, youmustbecomeyourenemy.”The premiseofthebookisthatwarshould beavoidedthroughdiplomacy.

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FranHasson,forexample,hasbefriendedBatbuyanandtakeshimwith hereachweektoherchessclubin OceanCity,Md.,wherehesaidheisrelearningthegame,whichheplayed moreoftenwhenhewasyounger.

Asforhismusicaltastes,Batbuyan saidheis“abigfanofRadiohead,”an alternativerockband.“Also,grunge rock,”hesaid,listingafewotherfavoritebands,includingNirvanaand AliceinChains.

Sittingatthetable,hegivesabrief demonstrationoftraditionalMongolian

Afterawhile,Batbuyan’schanceto performarrivesasKuhntakeshisbreak. Batbuyanstepsuptothemicrophone andpullsKuhn’sguitarstrapoverhis head.Hebeginstostrumtheguitarand sing,withaclear,melodicvoice,inhis nativelanguage,stoppingonceand wincingabit,chagrinedtohaveforgottenthewordstothesongheknowshis girlfriend“reallylikes.”

Aftersinginganothersongortwoin

OceanViewcelebrating‘FieldofDreams’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinwillbeamongthosesitting inadunktankFridayeveningatJohn WestPark,aspartoffestivitiesplanned forClassicMovieNight,wherethe theme—andthemovie—willbe “FieldofDreams,”starringKevinCostner.

Plannedfor6p.m.onJuly26,the eveningwillhaveabaseballtheme, TownManagerCarolHoucksaid.

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Budget&FinanceCommittee

CouncilmanJerryMorris,whilepresentingtheBudget&FinanceCommitteereport,saidtheTown’sbudgetis conservative“becausetherearethings wecan’tcontrol,andwehavetobecarefulnottoanticipatetoomuchrevenue.”

Hesaidresultsofthefirstquarterof the2025fiscalyear“showrevenues8 percenthigherthantheprioryear”from anincreaseintrashfees,parkingfees andinterestearnings.

Hourlyparkingrevenueis12percent higherthanlastyear.

“ Theweatherhasbeenhotanddry, makingperfectbeachdaysandhelping usasfarasrevenueisconcerned.FY25 revenueisprojectedtosurpassthe amountbudgeted.TheTownisofftoa goodstart,”hesaid.

McLaughlinwillbeinthetankfrom 6:15to6:30p.m.

Also inthetank,waitingtoseeif guestshavefastballssuitableforknockingthemintothewater,willbeLord BaltimoreElementarySchoolgym teacherMarkBanks,6to6:15p.m.; OceanViewBrewingCompanyHead BrewerTaylorSmith,6:30to6:45p.m.; SchoolResourceOfficerRhysBradshaw,6:45to7p.m.;K-9OfficerJustin Hopkins,7to7:15p.m.;andbusinessmanStephenSoules,7:15to7:30p.m.

Chancesatthedunktankwillbeby

Townmanager’sreport

Graviet,whilepresentinghis monthlytownmanager’sreporttothe council,saidit’ssafetosaythetraffic lightatKentAvenueandRoute26can bedubbed“infamous”andthathewants tomakeitcleartheTownhasnothing todowiththatlight.

“ Wegetagoodnumberofcomplaints,andtheyarejustifiedregarding thelengthoftimeittakesforthatlight tochange.Andpeoplecutthrough BethanyWestonCollinsbecauseof thatlight,”Gravietsaid.

HesaidBethanyBeachofficialshave “madeentreaties”toDelDOTengineers tolookatthelight,butthattheyhave repeatedlysaidthatitisinsyncwith lightsinOceanView.

“Butlately,wethinkwegottheirattentionwhentheycamedowntoreview thelightsandtheirrepresentativessatin trafficfor40minutesonRoute26,”he said.

DelDOTengineershavenowsaid

donation,aswillthechancetoseehow fast guestscanpitchandwhetherthey canhitabaseball.Fundsdonatedwillbe usedforOVPDK-9trainingand equipment.

Houcksaidtownleaderswouldlike tosee$3,000raised.

Ori,oneoftheOceanViewPolice Department’sK-9dogs,willbeatClassicMovieNight.TherewillbeK-9 demonstrations,andK-9sfromother policeagenciesarealsoexpectedtoattend.

Photoscanalsobetakenbesidea

theywillinvestigatethetimingofthe light.

“Wearehopingtherewillbesomethingmorefriendlytovehicles.Ihope thatissomethingthathappenssooner ratherthanlater,”Gravietsaid.

Also,hesaid,pedestrianbeaconsare DelDOT’sresponsewhenmunicipalitiesaskfortrafficlights.DelDOTconductsstudiesandcertaincriteriahasto bemetbeforetheywillerectanew stoplight. Anotherflashingbeaconis goingtobeinstalledonRoute1atAshwood,hesaid.

AlightatKentandWellingtonhas beeninstalledbutisnotoperationalyet, hesaid.

Gravietsaidtownofficialsalsoasked formorestoplightsonRoute26“becauseofpedestrianissueswehave,especiallyatTreetopLane.”

AmeetingwithDelDOTisplanned todiscussthatinstallation,hesaid.

GravietsaidtheTown’snewparking lotopenedonJuly5“andisahugesuccess.”Hesaiditwasentirelyfulltheday

largecut-outofoneoftheactorsinthe film,andguestswillbeabletoenjoy freshlypoppedpopcornasthemovie begins at8:30p.m.

ShermantheShorebird,themascot fromtheDelmarvaShorebirdsbaseball teaminSalisbury,Md.,willalsobe there.

Abeergardenwillbeopen,selling cansofbeerfor$6each,andOcean ViewFamilyRestaurantwillsellmenu items.

tertheFourthofJuly,hasanadditional68parkingspacesandhasalready produced$11,000inrevenue.

GravietalsoreportedthattheTown’s parkingdirector,KevinOlsewski,resignedduetoillness.

“Wearesadtoseehimgo.Hehas beenavaluablepartofourteam,” Gravietsaid,addingthatNickImperial washiredasassistantparkingdirector andis“arealvaluableadditionanda greatsurprisetous,andhehascarried onwithparking—soimportantforour financialstatus,”hesaid.

Agreeing,MayorRosemaryHardimansaidImperialis“goingtodoa greatjob.…Wehavebeenveryimpressedwithhim.”

Nantucketturbinefailurespurslocalreaction

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

AnoffshoreGeneralElectricwind turbineblade,underconstructiononthe 800-megawattVineyardWindoffshore windprojectinNantucket,Mass.,failed andbrokeapartthisweek,resultingin fiberglassmarinedebriscomingontothe beachandshoresofNantucketIsland duringthebusytouristseason.

Thebladefailurecausedenvironmentalgroupsandmembersofthepublicin theBethanyBeachareatorequestawork stoppagebyAvangridthereandtoseek betteremergency planslocallyfromU.S. Windasitpursuesitswind-farmproject offtheMarylandcoast.

“Asignificantpartoftheremaining G.E.Vernovabladedetachedfromthe turbine,”VineyardWindsaidinarelease. TheU.S.BureauofSafety&EnvironmentalEnforcementdidissueawork suspension,whichstoppedconstruction inNantucket.

Theblade“experiencedabreakageapproximately20metersoutfromtheroot,” saidVineyardWindcommunicationsdirectorCraigGilvarg.LastSaturday,the remainingturbinebladecomponentsfell apart,withfiberglassdebrislitteringthe oceansandbeachduringtouristseason.

Lastweek,“Aportionofonebladeof aturbinethatiscurrentlyunderconstructionattheVineyardWind1project failed,andmostofthebladeendedupin theocean.Subsequently,debrisfromthis bladewasheduponlocalbeaches,some ofwhichwereclosedforafewdays,” statedIsabellaDeFrancesco,theSurfrider Northeastregionalmanager.

Coincidentally,advocatesforSafer OffshoreWind,agrassrootsorganization ofhomeownersintheBethanyBeach area,hadissuedastatementonJuly8,just daysbeforetheturbinebladedisengaged, statingtheirconcernsaboutthepotential forsuchfailures.

“Weareconcernedaboutthelackof anyemergency planning,includingno fundingfortraining,staffingorequipmentforlocalfirst-respondersinBethany BeachandSussexCounty,”saidtheadvocacygroup.

“Theselocalagencieswillbethefirst torespondtoanyfireorpollutionor othereventrelatingtothehigh-voltage transmissionline,”saidtheBethanybasedadvocacygroup.“Thewindmills [couldcause]releaseofthehundredsof thousandsofgallonsofdieseloilstored justoffourpublicbeaches,incidentsduringconstructionordredging,maritime

TheSurfriderFoundation’sNortheast regionissuedastatementaskingitsvolunteernetworknottotouchtheblade parts,asG.E.andAvangridareresponsibleforthebladerecoveryeffort.

incidentsinvolvingocean-goingshipsin theshippingchannelimmediatelyadjacenttothewindturbinesthatmighthit an80-storywindmill,andtheRF[radio frequency]riskandpossibleelectrocution fromtheuncoveringofthe6,000 megawattlinesat3RsbeachorintheIndianRiverBayorbyaboathookingthe [transmissioncable]linewithitsanchor.”

“Thesedangerstolivesandproperty cannotbedismissedastheoretical.Underseaburiedcablesfromanoffshore windprojectinBlockIsland,R.I.,becameuncoveredonatouristbeachand remainedexposedforuptotwoyearsbeforebeingreburied.”

“Wehavestronghomeownerconcerns thattheU.S.WindOffshoreWindFarm planlacksanyevidenceofemergency preparednessplanning,asrequired,”said DebraSilimeoofBethanyBeach.

ThestatementfromAdvocatesfor SaferOffshoreWindisbeingsubmitted fortherecordatarelatedDNREChearing.

SurfrideralsorequestedthattheBureauofOceanEnergyManagement (BOEM)requirealloffshorewindprojectstoaddanemergencymanagement planforbladefailuretotheirfederally mandatedConstruction&Operations Plans.

“Suchemergencyplansarerequired forotherlow-probabilityincidents.”

MattGove,theMid-Atlanticregion publicpolicymanagerforSurfridersaid, “WhiletheAvangridandG.E.peopleare takingthisveryseriously,it’sstillscaryfor thecitizens.Theydon’thaveanycontingencyplansforthisbladedisintegration, andwhatifithappensagain.”

“IntheConstruction&Operations Plan(COP),theoffshorewindcompaniesdohavecontingencyplansforoil leakageorshipwrecksintoaturbine,”said Gove.

“WefindthatnoDelawarestateor localgovernmentalentityhasidentified theproposedwindturbineenginesorthe high-voltagetransmissionlineintheir ThreatHazardIdentificationRiskAssessmentprocess,”saidtheadvocacy groupinBethany,whichcomprisessome homeowners’associations.

“Worseyet,nofinancialortrainingresourcesappeartohavebeendedicatedby eitherthewindprojectdevelopertothe localpublicsafetyagencieswhowillbe thefirst-responderstovirtuallyevery emergency.Howcanyouapprovesucha projectwithoutknowingalltherisks?”

“ThisisapublicsafetyissuethataffectsresidentsofourDelawarebeach communities.Ifwedonotplanandprepare,wearecourtingtheunthinkable,” saidAdvocatesforSaferOffshoreWind intheirstatementsubmittedtothe DNREChearingofficer.

“WecalluponDNRECandtheState ofDelawaretoactwithreason,todo theirownduediligence,andtonotapprovethiscomplexenergyprojectuntil theyandtheaffectedlocalcommunities havecompletedtherequiredThreatHazardIdentificationRiskAssessmentand thedeveloperhascommittedthefunding necessaryandadequatefortheequipping, staffing,andtrainingoffirstresponders throughoutBethanyandSussexCounty.”

English,Batbuyanhandstheguitar backtoKuhnandresumeshisseatwith hisSt.Martha’sfanclub.

Hespeaksofhisplansforafterhe finisheshissummerinDelaware,which mightincludemoreeducation,possibly inChina,togetclosertohisgoalofbecomingatranslator.

ComparingDelawaretohishomein theMongoliancapitalofUlaanbaatar, Batbuyansaidhemissestheabilityto seefardistancesfromthemountains. Hesaidhehasenjoyedvisitingthe beach,butnotsomuchswimming there.Hejokedthathedoesn’treally liketoswim,butinstead,“Iliketo drown.”

Rather,Batbuyansaid,heenjoysthe vastnessoftheocean,becauseitreminds himofhikesintheMongolianmountainsandthevistashecanseeinthat landlockedcountry.Standingbesidethe ocean,hesaid,“Youcanseefar.”

CommunityreactstoBidensteppingawayfromelection

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Accoladescamequicklythroughout DelawareafterPresidentJoeBiden steppedasideaspresumptiveDemocraticPartypresidentialnomineeon Sunday,announcingthathewouldnot seekre-election.

“Ithinkitwastherightmovefor theDemocraticParty.Ithinkitwas time.Ithankhimforhisleadership,” SelbyvilleMayorRickDuncansaid earlythisweek,recallingBidenattendingthecelebrationwhenthe Townmarkedits100thanniversary.

“PresidentBidenhasbeenafriend ofmineformanyyears.Ithinkyour bodytellsyouwhenit’stimetogo.I wishVicePresidentHarriswell,”he said.

Duncan,afellowDemocrat,said helearnedfromBidento“standby yourmorals,standbyyourinitiatives, whetherothersthinktheyarerightor wrong.”

StateRep.RonGray(R-38th)said onlythathewishesBidenwell.

“Ireallydo.Iwishhimthebestin hisfutureendeavors,”hesaid.

“Joe’spatriotismhascarriedthe day.TheentireBidenfamilyisinmy hearttoday.Wehaverestoreddignity anddecencytotheWhiteHouse,” DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathleen JenningswroteabouttheBidenadministration’slegacy,praisingBiden forinvestingmoreinclimatechange “thananyadministrationever.”

JenningssaidshehasknownBiden mostofherworkinglifeandcharacterizedhimas“oneofthegreatestvice presidentsandpresidentsinthehistoryofournation.”

Shesaidhepassedthemostsignificantinfrastructureinvestmentsofour

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“ThisClassicMovieNightisshapinguptobeanothergreatnightatJohn WestPark.Itwillallowthecommunity tofundandsupportinafunwayour policeK-9program.Wecan’tthank OceanViewBrewingenoughforthe donationofninecasesofbeerforthe beergarden,”Houcksaid.

“FieldofDreams,”releasedin1989, isaboutRay—afarmerwhoreceives themessagethatisnowaclassiconeliner:“Ifyoubuildit,theywillcome.” So,hedoes.Hebuildsabaseballfieldin themiddleofacornfieldinIowa,and theydocome.

“Wearehopingtoget300people,in thatrange,toattend.Itwillbefuntobe abletocomeanddunkthechiefofpoliceandyourgymteacherorschoolresourceofficer,sowearegoingtobe playingthatup.Wearehopingtomake itanicefamilyevent,”Houcksaid.

time,aswellassignificantgunsafety legislation,andchosethefirstwoman andpersonofcolortoserveasvice president.

Althoughitwasnotaneasydecisiontostepaside,shesaid,itproves Bidenunderstandshowgravelyseriousthecurrentthreattothenationis, “inacareerrepletewithdifficult,consequentialdecisions.”

Biden“isthedefinitionofatrue patriot,”wholedthemostaccomplishedadministrationinherlifetime, Congressionalcandidateandstate Sen.SarahMcBride,aDemocrat, stated.

Shesaidhechampionedworking familieswithdecencyandselflessness, andthathisannouncementtonotrun againwasanactofselflesspatriotism, anotherdisplayofhisdeeploveofthis

country.

VicePresidentKamalaHarrisis capableofbeingthenextpresident, McBrideadded,sayingthatHarrisis preparedtoleadandpoisedto“build onourprogress”asshechallengesRepublicanpresidentialnomineeDonald TrumpandenergizestheDemocratic party.

OneofseveralMcBridee-mailsincludedaphotographofhersmilingas shestoodnexttoHarrisandstated thatthevicepresidenthadquickly gained“recordamountsofsupport.”

“IcallhimtheComforter-inChief,”U.S.Rep.LisaBluntRochester (D-Del.),whoisrunningforU.S.Senate,statedaboutBiden’s“empathyand compassionforeveryperson.”

WhenBluntRochester’shusband unexpectedlydied,hersisterhada

strokeandherfatherdied,allduringa shortperiodoftime,“Thepresident wasalwaysoneofthefirsttocalland expresshiscondolences,”sherecalled.

ShedescribedBidenasthemost accomplishedpresidentinmodern historyandthankedhim“f romthe bottomofmyheart”forshowing Americanswhatit’sliketowakeup everymorningeagertohelpothers.

“JoeBiden’saccomplishmentshave securedhislegacyasagreatpresident,”shewrote.

Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Long,aDemocratwhoisrunningforgovernor, recalledinterningfortheU.S.Senate duringBiden’slongservicethereand having“somuchrespectforthethenSen.Biden”andhis“passiontomake

RushthrowshishatintoBethanycouncilrace

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CallingthetownofBethanyBeach “quiteagem,”RobertRushhasannouncedheisrunningfortowncouncil.

Afull-timeresidentsince2021,and propertyownersince2014,the52-yearoldfatherofthree,retiredfromfinancial andmanagementrolesinthebiopharmaceuticalfield,saidhesawrunningfor councilforthefirsttimeasagoodopportunity.

“IhavebeencomingheresinceIwas akid.Thisplaceisquiteagemtome

Biden

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lifebetterforworkingfamilies.”

DelawareHouseMinorityLeader

and myfamily.Iloveittremendously, andIwanttoplayasmallpartinkeepingitthesmall,beautiful,quiet,resort townitis,”hesaid.

AcurrentmemberoftheTown’sFinance&BudgetCommittee,Rushsaid hisgoalsasacouncilmemberwouldbe tocontinuestrongfinancialstewardship, havestrongerresident-to-businessowner communityengagementandensurepublicsafety,particularlyforpedestrians.

Hesaidhebelievesthat,inthefuture,theTownwillhavemoreinteractionwithstateandcountyofficials concerningmattersincludingwind

MikeRamone,aRepublicanwhois alsorunningforgovernor,praised BidenforgivingDelawareanational voiceandservingthecountrywith honorforthepast50years.

farmsandbeachreplenishment.

“Nottosaythatengagementisn’t therenow,butitfeelslikethosewillbe amongtheareasofimportanceaswe moveforward,”hesaid.

Heandhiswife,Lisa,havethree children,Elizabeth,BobbyandKatherineRush.

RetiredfromBristolMyersSquibb,a globalpharmaceuticalcompany,and alsoformerlyanemployeeofother pharmaceuticalcompanies,Rushalso ser vesontheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’sCitizens’BudgetOversightCommittee.

“Havingknownandworkedwith theBidenfamilyformanyyears,I havewitnessedfirsthandhislovefor Delawareandhiscommitmenttoour nation.Forhissteadfastservicetoour

Fourcouncilmemberswillbeelected totheseven-memberpanelandserve two-yearterms.Atleastfourofthem mustberesidentsofthetown,butallof themcanbetownresidents.Council membersarenotpaid.

Alsorunningareincumbentcouncil membersMickeyHinman,RonCalef andRichMcHugh.MayorRosemary Hardimanhasdecidednottorun.

TheelectionwillbeonSaturday, Sept.7,fromnoonto6p.m.,atBethany BeachTownHall.Absenteeballotscan beobtainedbyfilinganaffidavitwith theTown.

stateandcountryandforhisdeep loveforeveryman,wethankhim,” Ramonewrote.

U.S.Sen.ChrisCoons(D-Del.) saidBiden’slegacyofputtinghis countrybeforehimselfwasstrengthenedbyhisdifficultdecision.

U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.), whoisretiringwiththe2024election, saidhelovesBiden“likeabrother” andhasservedwithhim50years.

Hesaidhe’sconfidentBidenwill, inhislastmonthsaspresident,give hisfullattentiontothe“awesomeresponsibilitiesofservingascommander-in-chief.”

“Today,theprayersofmyfamily arewithourpresident,hiswife,Jill, andtheirfamily.Weareindebtedto themforsharingJoeBidenwiththe peopleofourcountryforahalf-centuryandfortheirwillingnesstocontinuedoingsountilJan.20,2025,” Carperwrote.

Harris,quicktobeginhercampaigninthewakeofBiden’sdecision, sentamasse-mailconfirmingBiden’s endorsement.

“Iameagertorunontherecordof whatJoeandIhaveaccomplishedtogether.Webuiltourcountryback afterourpredecessorleftitinshambles—makinghistoricprogressinreducingprescriptiondrugcosts, upgradingournation’sinfrastructure, fightingclimatechangeandmore.We arestrongertodaybecausewetookactiontogethertoinvestinAmerica’s future,”Harriswrote.

E-mailblastscamefromBiden, too,toutingthatprogresshehasmade duringthepastthreeandahalfyears andthattheUnitedStatesnowhas thestrongesteconomyintheworld. “Iknownoneofthiscouldhave beenpossiblewithoutyou,theAmericanpeople.Together,weovercamea once-in-a-centurypandemicandthe worsteconomiccrisissincetheGreat Depression.We’veprotectedandpreservedourdemocracy....Iwantto givemyfullsupportandendorsement forKamalatobethenomineeofour partythisyear.Democrats—it’stime tocometogetherandbeatTrump,” Bidenwrote.

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Editorial

Adiscussionatthemost-recentmeetingoftheBethanyBeachTown Councilshinedaspotlightonanissuethatimpactsmuchofourcommunity—trafficflow.

Look,thereisnodoubtthattheexplosionofnewhomesbeingbuilt intheareawithno-to-littleinfrastructureimprovementstogowithithas causedabigpartoftheglut.Morepeopleonthesameamountofroads equals...well,traffic.Lotsandlotsoftraffic.Andthatisthesinglebiggest reasonwehavethecongestion(andlackofadequateparking)thatwe havetoday.

Butthereisalsoasignificantproblemwiththeflowoftrafficonthe roadswedohave.

“Wegetagoodnumberofcomplaints,andtheyarejustified,regardingthelengthoftimeittakesforthatlighttochange,”TownManager CliffGraviettoldcouncilmemberslastweek,inreferencetothetraffic lightattheintersectionofKentAvenueandRoute26.“Andpeoplecut throughBethanyWestonCollinsbecauseofthatlight.”

Thisisacalltoaction.Andit’saneasyone.

I’mnottryingtogeteveryonetopulltogetherandunitebehind onepoliticalcandidate,embraceasingularavenueoffaithorto cometoonefirmruleonhowtobestcrackopensteamedcrabs. Thisisacalltoourcommunitytoembraceourownandcelebratea stunninglyremarkableachievement.

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GravietexplainedthattheTownhasreachedouttoDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)officialsregardingthelight,but hasbeentoldthelightisinsyncwithlightsinOceanViewalongRoute 26.

“Butlately,wethinkwegottheirattentionwhentheycamedownto reviewthelightsandtheirrepresentativessatintrafficfor40minuteson Route26.”

It’simportantthatDelDOTdocanvassinginourarea,bothinand outofseason.Despitethe“offseason”beingless“offseason-ish”thanin thepast,thereisstilladramaticdifferenceintheamountofvehicleson theroadatanygiventime.

Let’sthrowoursupportbehindthehometeam Officialsneedtoworkoutourflowproblems

Yousee,forthethirdyearinarow,therepresentativesforDistrict3intheupcomingSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesinRoxanaare“ourgirls.” Abunchof16-and-youngerathletes,many ofwhomgottheirstartplayingT-ballon theseveryfields,willbefacingoffagainst someofthebestyoungsoftballplayerson theglobefortheopportunity tocallthemselvesworldchampions.

Wait,wait,wait.Let’sputalittleperspectiveonthisbeforewegoanyfurther.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

ThatlightatKentand26isnottheonlyproblem—noteventhe onlyoneonRoute26.Tryturninglefton26fromWestAvenueandsee howquicklyyouhavetobrakeforthenextlight.Ifpeoplespendtheir hard-earnedmoneyhereonvacationbutcan’tgetaround,they’llspend thatmoneyelsewherenextyear.Weneedsolutions.

gatherfrommynoseyeavesdropping,werepresentpretty well. Shoot,I’mnottellingyouanythingyoudon’talreadyknow.Wehave aspecialarea.

Forstarters,it’sanincrediblehonorthatthiseventtakesplacein Roxanaeveryyear,right?Fortwodecadesnow,thesoftballworld’s eyesturntoourlittlesliceofHeavenbytheshoretowitnesssomeof themosttalentedyoungathletesonEarth.

ItspeakstothepeoplewhorunLowerSussexLittleLeagueand District3,alongwiththosewhomaintainthefieldsandfacilities, andthevolunteerswhoworktirelesslytogiveyoungathletesafabulousplacetoplaythegametheylove,whilecreatinganatmosphere thatmakesLittleLeaguewanttocontinuetodobusinesshere. Thereareotheroptions,folks.Butthedecision-makers,yearafter year,decidethisistheplacetoshowcasetheseyoungathletes.

Andtheydoshowcasethem.ESPNwillbestreamingevery gameofthetournamentonESPN+,andcountlesspeoplewillbe followingalongtheactiononGameChanger.Collegecoacheswill watch.Familymemberswhocouldn’tmakethetripwillwatch.Softballfanswillwatch.Theplayerswillhaveeyesonthem,andalotof peoplewillhaveeyesonus.

I’vesatinthebleachersofthiseventeverysingleyearsinceitfirst landedinRoxana,andIoverhearconversationsfromattendeeswho haveneverbeentoouroasisbytheshorebefore.Theytalkaboutour beaches,ourrestaurants,thepeopletheymet,thegiantmosquitos thatdelightinsiphoningoffeverylastounceofbloodtheycan... ButIdigress.

Thisisoftentheirfirstexposuretoourarea,andfromwhatI

Andwehaveaspecialgroupofathletesrepresentingourarea. Forthethirdconsecutiveyear,theteamwillbemanagedbySarah Hoban,amemberoftheIndianRiverHighSchoolstatechampionshipsoftballteamof1998,managerofawildly-successful DelawareTribetravelteamand,ohyeah,the eldestdaughterofourpublisher,Susan Lyons.

Editor’sNote:Ireallyenjoyedputting“eldest”inSarah’sdescriptorthere.

Whileshehascertainlyearnedanyplauditscomingherway,Sarahwouldbethe firsttodeflecttheattentiontotheseplayers. And,that’skindofwhereyouguyscomein.

Let’sallgiveourattentiontotheseplayers.Inaworldthathas becomeincreasinglytopsy-turvy,wherewefocusmoreonthethings thatseparateusthanthosethatbringusclosertogether,let’sall focus,ifevenforashortmomentintime,ontheseyoungladies.The oneswhobalancegoingtoschoolwithplayingfortheirschool teams,travelteams,familiesandsociallives,andcontinuetodoso withgraceandexcellence.

Thesearen’tonlyyoungpeopletoadmirefortheirathletic prowess,thoughtheycertainlygiveenoughreasonforthat.Theyare theembodimentofeverythingwewantouryoungpeopletobe. Theyworkhard.Theydon’tquit.Theypresentthemselvesasrespectful.Theytakethetimetosignsoftballsaftereverygame—win orlose—fromthoseyoungsoftballfanswithstarsintheireyes whentheyseetheirheroesstandinginfrontofthem. They’regoodpeople.Really,reallygoodpeople.

OnMonday,July29,theDistrict3teamwillplaytheirfirst gameofthetournament,againsttheUSAEastteamat6p.m.The playersandcoacheswillbechasingtheirplaceinhistory,withthe opportunity toprovethemselvesastheverybestsoftballteaminthe worldfortheiragegroup.Itisthestuffthatdreamsaremadeof,and theygettoplayontheveryfieldswheresomanyoftheirdreams havealreadycometruesincetheyweresmallchildren. Getoutandcheerthemon.Beloud.Showthemthattheydon’t onlyhaveeachother,theyhaveallofus. Thisisacalltoaction.Acallforourcommunity. Editorial

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Readerendorses BrennaninFenwick

Editor:

IamwritingtoendorseSusanBrennanforFenwickIslandCityCouncil.I workedwithSusanontheInfrastructureCommittee,oneofthemostessentialandfar-reachingcommitteesaswe facerisingtides,andhavehadotherdiscussionswithSusaninhercapacityon theEnvironmentalCommittee.

Ialwaysfindhertobeopen-minded, thorough,hardworking,diplomatic,intelligent,patient,professionalandinsightful.Shehasawide-ranginggrasp of theissues.Plus,sheknowshowto listenandexplainsoIcanunderstand, whichisnosmallmatterwithmy ADD.

I’vealsoworkedwithRichardBenn andBillRymer,andwillbevotingfor themaswell,forsimilarreasons,asin generalIfindthecurrentcounciltobe transparent,abletocommunicatewell, dedicated,professionalandhardworking (evenwhenIdon’tagreewiththem),but Iwantedtoshineaspecialspotlighton Susan.Iwasthrilledtofindoutshewas runningandbelieveshewill continueto beagreatboontoFenwickIsland.

AmyCoombs FenwickIsland

Leebackstrio inFenwick

Editor:

ThechoiceisclearforFenwickIslandvotersthisyear.ElectSusan Brennanandre-electRichardBenn andBillRymertotheFenwickIsland TownCouncilonAug.3.Thesethree individualsserveFenwickIslandselflessly,inthebestinterestsofallresidentsandpropertyowners.

SusanBrennanchairsthePlanning Commission,whichcreatedacomprehensiveplanthatistrulyalivingdocumenttoguideourtownfordecades tocome.Forthefirsttime,amatrix andimplementationprocesshasbeen putinplacetoensurenecessaryand well-timedactionsaretaken.Susanis avibrantmemberoftheEnvironmentalandInfrastructurecommittees.She ledthedesignandinstallationofthe MonarchPollinatorGardenatthe northendoftown.

RichardBennchairstheInfrastructureCommittee,achallenging andunenviableresponsibilityaddressing,amongotherthings,bayside floodingandsealevelrise.Richardis aproblem-solverandworkscontinuouslywithpublicworkstofindshort termsolutionstomitigateflooding

whilefocusingonlong-termplanning. WithananticipatedFEMAgrant,the committeewillcontractforengineer designrecommendationstoupgrade andimproveinfrastructuretofurther respondtosealevelrise/flooding. StraughanEnvironmentalhasbeen contractedtocompilethedata needed.

RichardalsochairstheCommercialPlanning&BuildingReview Committeeandhasservedformany yearsonBudget&Finance.

BillRymerhasmadethedredging ofourtwochannelsleadingintoLittle AssawomanBayareality!Heworked tirelesslytogettheprojectapproved andfoundexternalfundingtocover mostofthecost.

Astreasurerandchairofthe Budget&FinanceCommittee,Bill dedicateshimselftotheunimpeachableoversightofourtown’sfinances. UnderBill’sstewardship,thetownremainsinanextremelystrongfinancial position.TherearenopropertytaxincreasesintheFY25budget.TheFY25 budgetprojectshaving$2.35million ofgeneralcashreserveson-handasof July31,2025.Donotbelieveanything youreadtothecontrary.

Theothercandidateinthisrace hasneverservedonanytowncommittee.Tothebestofmyknowledge,he hasneverevensubmittedanapplicationtoserveonanytowncommittee, whichguaranteesappointmenttoa committee.

Hecontinuestospreadfalseinformationinhismailers.

Voteforhardworking,honestcandidatesRichardBenn,SusanBrennan andBillRymeronAug.3.

Julie Lee FenwickIsland

Readerdoesn’ttrust stateleaders

Editor:

Iwouldliketotakethisopportunity topraisetheMarylandlegislators— theseguysareontheball.Unlikethe legislatorsandunelectedbureaucrats whorunDelaware.

TheMarylandlegislatorshavepersuadedourDelawarelawmakersthatit isagreatideatobringthehigh-tension cablesthatareconnectedtotheproposedoffshorewindmillprojectand burytheminourinletandoneofour beaches.Thismayhaveanilleffecton aquaticlifeandwhoknowswhatelse.

Inreturn,thetaxpayersofDelaware receivenothinginreturn.Allofthe generatedelectricitywillinsteadbereroutedtothestateofMaryland.Wewill notreceiveoneounceorelectronfrom this project.Howisthatbenefittingthe taxpayersofDelaware?

Perhapsourlegislatorsshouldgo backtoschoolandlearneconomics, mathandhistory,amongotherthings, butIwouldnotrecommendDelaware schools,asournationalreportcardgives Delawareschoolsaratingof48outof 50worstschoolsinthenation,atacost of$20,000perstudent.Ihatetouse Marylandasanexample,buttheyare ratedinthetop20,atacostof$13,000 perstudent.

Iamproudtoliveinthestateof Delaware,butIamskepticalofprojects proposedbyourrulingclass.Afew yearsago,theytoldusthatFiskerelectricvehicles,tobebuiltinNewCastle, intheoldChryslerassemblyplant, wouldhelpcreategoodpayingjobsfor ourstate.Thatdidn’tlastlong.Fisker declaredbankruptcyafewmonthsago.

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BloomEnergywasanotherventure thatwasgoingtobethegreatestinventionsinceslicedbread.Bloomwouldinstallasmallgeneratoratyourhousehold tobepoweredbyhydrogenornatural gas,therebyeliminatingthepowercompany.Alloftheelectricitythatyouneed wouldbegeneratedon-site.Sounds good.Italsowasagiganticfailure.

DoyouhaveaBloomBox?Know anyonewhodoes?Well,guesswhat? Youarepayingforthisfailurealso.Incidentally,bothFiskerandBloomare Californiacorporations.Everhearof

Delafornia?

NowyoucanseewhyIamskeptical ofthewindmillprojects,proposedby U.S.Wind,anItalian-ownedcompany. Atleastwehavesomelegislatorsand alocalmayorfightingtosaveour beachesandtheDelawareeconomy. Be carefulwhoyouvotefor.Itwill comebacktobiteyouinyourwallet.

TomMolnar

Frankford

Peace,love andFenwickIsland

Editor:

AwalkonscenicBuntingAvenue; awarmdayonacleananduncrowded beach;diningandshoppinginadiverseandthrivingcommercialdistrict, avisittothePollinatorPark,etc.

Nolongerundertheradar,the eclecticandcharmingtownofFenwickIslandhasbeenrecognizedas theamazingsmalltownthatitis!The

boomingFenwickrealestatemarketis atestamenttothisrecognition.

Howdidthiscomeabout?Iwould respectfullysubmitthattheanswer liesinpartwiththeTown’sverygood localgovernmentand,especially,the extremely-talentedandhardworking membersofitstowncouncilandcommittees.

WithFenwick’sannualelectionupcoming,threeoutstandingcandidates havepresentedthemselvesand,in lightoftheirexperience,deserveelection.Fenwickwillbefortunateto enjoythevaluablecontributionsand serviceofRichardBenn,SusanBrennanandBillRymer.

RichardBennhasservedtheTown asanincumbentcouncilmanandas chairmanoftheInfrastructureandthe CommercialPlanning&Building committees,aswellasbeingamember oftheBudgetCommitteesince2016. RichardhasbeencomingtoFenwick Islandsincehischildhoodandhasunselfishlydevotedhundredsofhoursto servingtheTown,itsresidentsandits businesses.

SusanBrennanhasbeenanactivist inherservicetoandforFenwickIslanders.SusanrecentlychairedtheextremelyimportantPlanning Committee,whichdevelopedthe Town’snew10-yearComprehensive Plan,aroadmapforFenwick’sfuture. SusanhasalsoservedontheTown’s EnvironmentalCommittee,which

createdthebelovedPollinatorPark. Additionally,Susanhasservedon Fenwick’sInfrastructureCommittee andontheTown’sElectionBoard, BillRymerisaretiredCFOand CPA,whohasgivenfreelytoFenwick ofhisimmensefinancialskillsandexpertise.Billservesasanincumbent towncouncilman,astheTown’streasurerandalsochairstheBudget&FinanceandAuditcommittees.Billhas furthermoreledtheprojecttodredge channelstothebaythatFenwickIslandboatershavesoughtforyears. ThisHerculeanprojectwassuccessfullyfacilitatedbyBillandtheDredgingCommitteeand,intheprocess, obtainedverysubstantialfunding fromtheStateofDelawareandSussexCounty,aswellassecuringacosteffectivesiteforplacementofthe dredgingspoils.Billhashadtiesto FenwickIslandforvirtuallyhisentire life.

ThecurrentFenwicktowncouncil haschalkedupsuccessesinmany otherareas,includingplacementof sidewalksalongthewestsideof CoastalHighway,securingalmost totalFDICprotectionfortheTown’s funds,productionofwell-attended publicevents,suchastheBonfire, FenwickFreezeandFenwickFlicks, enactedordinancestomaintainFenwick’sfamily-friendlyandsmall-town

IN 1 DAY! 5 SALES

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In fact, ﬁve savvy homebuyers chose to buy early in this incredible Lewes community not only for the lifestyle and amenities they’ll enjoy, but also to be one of the lucky few to receive a huge $50k savings before incentives decrease.

Brentwood is the ONLY new community in Lewes with ALL of these incredible amenities:

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•Wooded homesites

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•Highly desirable location with easy access to everything you want and need

•Starting prices that make this an unbelievable deal

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Sellerfinancing—whatsellersneedtobeawareof

Sellerfinancingoccurswhen asellerofpropertyactsinthe roleofalenderandprovidesa loantothebuyertocoverallor aportionofthepurchaseprice.

Whileofferingsellerfinancingmayhelpwithattracting buyers,itisnotwithoutrisks. Theprimaryriskisifthebuyer defaultsonmakingpayments.Whenthisoccurs, thesellermayhavetoinitiateproceedingstoforecloseonthehome.Thisisalong,expensive process,whichmayresultinthesaleofthehome atasheriff’ssale.Intheeventthesellerpurchases thehomeatthesheriff’ssale,thesellercouldbe buyingahomethathasnotbeencaredforor maintainedforanextendedperiod.

Whenwehaveaclientthatisconsideringseller financing,werecommendtheclientdemandat least50percentofthepurchasepricebepaidat closing.Wealsorecommendlanguageinthe mortgageallowingregularsellerinspectionsofthe propertyandlanguagethatrequiresthebuyerto conveythepropertybacktothesellerintheevent ofanuncureddefaultbywayofa“deedinlieuof foreclosure.”

Giventherisks,Iwouldstronglyrecommend sellersconsultwithcounselbeforeagreeingto sellerfinancing.

RobbieRobinson Parsons&Robinson,P.A. (302)539-2220

Robbie@steve-parsons.net

Withourcurrentmarket’s highinterestrates,manybuyersarehesitanttoembarkona journeyforhomeownership. Butwhatifyou,astheseller, couldplaythebank—not onlyallowingyoutolandyourselfabuyer,butrakeinabetter profitovertimebycollecting interestafterclosing,ratherthangettingone checkattheclosingtable?

Shouldsellerfinancingbeappealingtoyou,an attorneywouldprepareyourfinancingdocuments fortheclosing—anote,mortgageandamortizationschedule.Whilethebuyerisrequiredtohave anattorneyconducttheclosing,itisbesttogetan attorneyofyourowninvolvedtoprepare,oratthe veryleast,reviewthesedocuments.

Whiletheluremaydrawyouinasaseller,be very,verycautious.Shouldabuyerbedelinquent inpayments,itcanbeincrediblycostlyandtimeintensiveshouldyouhavetoforeclose.Consider yourrelationshipwiththebuyerandhowwellyou knowthemandtrusttheirabilitytomakepayments,butknowthateventhemostresponsible buyercanfallsusceptibletoadownturninthe economy.Considerifthehighriskisworththe possiblerewardbeforeyouforgeahead.

VeronicaTownsend

Weidman&Townsend,P.A. (302)539-1388

Veronica@wtdelaw.com

Soyouwanttosellyour homeandlendyourbuyer moneytoassistwiththepurchase.Such“sellerfinancing” carrieswithitmultiplelegal andtaxconcerns.AlwaysconsultaCPA,butkeepinmind thattheinterestyouearnis taxableincomeandmustbe accountedforwhenfilingyourtaxes.

Fromalegalperspective,takingontheroleof sellerandlendermeansyouretainaninterestin thepropertyevenafteryounolongerownit. You’llwanttohaveyourbuyersignbothamortgageandapromissorynote.Thenotedocuments theloanamount,interestandrepaymentschedule. Themortgagemeansthepropertyiscollateralfor theloan.Ifthebuyerdefaultsonpayments,you mustbepreparedtoforeclose,whichcaneasily take12monthsorlongerandisnotcheap.Further,youshouldconfirmeachyearthatthetaxes andinsurancehavebeenpaid.

Speakingofinsurance—thebuyer’shomeowner’sinsurancepolicyshouldincludeamortgageclauselistingyouasthelender,ensuringyou getpaidshouldthehousesufferdamage.Sobefore offeringsellerfinancing,talkwithyourCPAand friendlyneighborhoodlawyertomakesureyouare protected.

DanConway

Scott&Shuman,P.A. (302)537-1147

DConway@scottshumanlaw.com

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Obituaries

MarkWayneCollins,63

MarkWayneCollins,63,leftthis worldunexpectedlyonJuly18,2024. HewasbornonFeb.11,1961,in Milford,Del.,tothelateMartha (Elliott)CollinsandGranville Collins.

Heproudlyspenthiscareershapingtheworldasaskilledcarpenter —atradethatnotonlyshowcased hisartisticabilitiesbutalsohisdedicationtodetail.

MelissaAnnCollins(andJohn Morrill)ofGreenwood,Del.;and twograndchildren,PaytonandBraelynMorrill.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Thursday,July25,2024,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHome,where friendsandfamilymayvisitbeginningat10a.m.Collins’lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

Virginia.Hethoroughlyenjoyedhis 36-yearcareerinsaleswithSelect Wines,formingstrongbondswith hisclients,whobecamesomeofhis closestfriends.

Amanofvariedinterests,he foundjoyinthesimplepleasuresof life,suchasvisitingcasinos,channelinghiscreativityintocrafts, meticulouslydetailingcars,andembracingtheserenityofhuntingand fishing.

Memorieswillberecountedin thecherishedstoriessharedbyhis dearestfriends:WayneLittleton, PresMumford,W.J.Revel,Harry KitchenandDaleHudson.

Inadditiontohisparents,Collins wasprecededindeathbyhissister BarbaraMitchell,andbrother MelvinCollinsJr.Heissurvivedby hisgirlfriend,SharonEaton;his brotherDaleCollinsSr.(andBobby) ofFrankford,Del.;histwodaughters:HollyMarieHammond(and Brandon)ofGeorgetown,Del.,and

JamesHenry ‘Sonny’FergusonIII,71

JamesHenry“Sonny”Ferguson III,71,ofRehobothBeach,Del., passedawayunexpectedlyonThursday,July11,2024,duetocardiac complications.BornonJune3,1953, atSibleyMemorialHospitalin Washington,D. C.,FergusongraduatedfromJebStuartHighSchoolin 1971andmaintainedlifelongfriendshipswithmanyclassmates.

Hispassionforboatingbeganin childhood,spendingsummerssailing andfishingwithhisgrandparentsin BoothbayHarbor,Maine.In2016, heproudlyearnedhisseacaptainlicense.

FurgesonlivedinRehoboth Beachfor24years,dividinghistime betweenthebeachandNorthern

Precededindeathbyhisbrother, MichaelScottLewandowski;his mother,DarleneWatson;andhis stepfather,JohnWatson;Fergusonis survivedbyhisbrother,Phillip Lewandowski;hisdaughter,Rachel Flood;hisaunts,SandyWoodand BettyWolfe;andnumerouscousins anddearfriends.

IntributetoFerguson’sloveof thewater,thefamilysuggestedmemorialdonationstotheFriendsof theChesapeakeBayFoundationin hisname.

Anthony‘Tony’Fimmano,85

Anthony“Tony”Fimmano,85,of OceanView,Del.,andformerlyValleyCottage,N.Y.,andtheBronx, N.Y.,diedonJuly4,2024.Hewas bornonMarch25,1939,tothelate NataleFimmanoandGiovanna (DiNuzzo)FimmanointheBronx, N.Y.

HewasagraduateofEvander ChildsHighSchool,intheBronx,

CommunityEducationProgramgearingup

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict CommunityEducationProgramwill soonannounceitscourseofferingsfor thefallsessionofthe2024-2025 schoolyear.

Thiswillbetheprogram’ssecond yearsincebeingrevivedfollowingthe COVID-19pandemic.

“Weareveryexcitedtohavethe CommunityEducationProgramup andrunningagain,”saidProgramCoordinatorMatthewSchifano.“Wehad asuccessfulprogramlastyearandare

lookingforwardtoofferingnumerous additionaleducationalandrecreational classesforcommunitymembersin 2024-2025.”

TheCommunityEducationProgramannuallyoffersfall,winterand springsessionsforadultsandkids, alongwithavarietyofyouthsummer camps.Thisyear,someoftheadult courseofferingsareexpectedtoincludebudgetandfinanceclasses, healthcareresourceseminarsandEnglish-as-a-second-language(ESL)

fortshavemadeCoastalHighwaymuch saferforpedestrians.

Timesareunquestionablygoodin FenwickIsland!

classes.Additionalprogramsforadults thisfallwillincludeyoga,aerobicsand dancefitness(newthisfall).Theprogramalsotraditionallyoffersyouth clinicsinsportssuchasflagfootball, volleyball,fieldhockey,lacrosse, wrestlingandbasketball,aswellasan educationalsafe-babysittingcoursefor youth.

Courseofferingsforthefall2024 sessionwillbeannouncedinAugust. Toviewcourselistingsandtoregister electronically,visitirsd.net/commu-

pleasevoteforBenn,Brennanand RymeronAug.3,2024!

JasonC.Nason FenwickIsland

nity/adult-community-education. IRSDparentswillalsoreceiveanautomatedphonecallhighlightingthe fallcourseofferings.

Inaddition,anygroupthatwishes toutilizeIRSDfacilitiesforitsrecreationalsportsprogramsisbeingencouragedtocontacttheCommunity EducationDepartment.

Formoreinformationaboutthe CommunityEducationProgram,contact MatthewSchifanoat(302)436-1000 ormatthew.schifano@irsd.k12.de.us.

Moresupport forFenwickgroup

ambience,maintainingastaffofincredibleTownemployees,including hiringanewchiefofpolice,whoseef-

TocontinueandmaintainthecurrentstateofaffairsofFenwickIsland,

CAROLINA STREET

Editor:

Asalong-termresidentofFenwick Island,Iencourageallregisteredvoters to supportRichardBenn,SusanBrennanandWilliamRymer.

Allthreecandidateshavebeensignificantlyinvolvedsupportingourtown overthelastthreeyears.Theirefforts havehelpedtheTownmakegreat stridesinemphasizingtheimportance ofabetterbalancebetweentheresidentialandcommercialdistricts,promoting pedestrianandbicyclesafety,protecting Fenwick’shistoricalcharm,developing anupdated10-yearComprehensive Plan,receivingallpermitsandfully funding thelong-awaiteddredging project,aswellasstrengtheningthe Town’sapproachtoinfrastructure,financeandlong-termresiliency.

Thisteamalwaysstrivesto“Preserve Fenwick”asafamily-oriented,quietresort.Thisgroupdeliveredthelongawaitedsidewalkstothetownof FenwickIsland,ensuredadequateparkingexistsfornewcommercialproperties,createduniformbuildingheights andmechanicalsetbacklimitsforcommercialandresidentialbuildings,made significantinvestmentsinthePolice Department,andhasbeenawardedover $1.6millioningrantsandexternal funding.Ithastakenalotofhardwork, butthisgrouphasbeenuptothechallenge.

RichardBennandWilliamRymer havebeencriticalpiecestothesuccesses ofthecurrenttowncouncilandhave workedtirelesslytoachievethegoals identifiedthreeyearsago.SusanBrennanjoinedthesetwoincumbentstorun for towncouncilafterbeingchairofthe PlanningCommissionandamemberof theEnvironmentalCommittee,theInfrastructureCommitteeandtheBoard ofElections.Susanhasbeenservingthe FenwickIslandcommunityforseveral yearsandhasthesamevisiontokeep FenwickIslandasaquietresort. PleasevoteforBenn,Brennanand RymerfortheFenwickIslandTown CouncilonAug.3tohelpPreserve FenwickIslandforgenerationstocome. RoyWilliams

andNewYorkUniversity,inNew York,N.Y.Hewasaveteranofthe U.S.ArmyReserves,withfouryears ofservice.Hemarriedhishigh schoolsweetheart,JoAnnePandolfi onOct.7,1961.Heworkedforthe U.S.DepartmentofLaborfor30 years.

HewasadevoutRomanCatholic andanactiveparishionerinthelocal churchesofhisresidences,including St.Ann’sChurchinBethanyBeach, Del.,StJohn’sChurchinPiermont, N.Y.,andSt.Paul’sChurchinCongers,N.Y.

Fimmanolivedafullandactive life.Hewasafirst-generationItalian-AmericanfromtheBronxand wasproudofhisItalianandNew YorkCityheritage.Herelishedhis ancestryandthetraditionsandnostalgiaoftheNewYorkItaliancommunity,andhewasfullofstories aboutbeingaBronxkidofthe 1950s.

Hewas,firstandforemost,afamilyman.Despitehisfondnessfor NYC,heseizedanopportunityto movehisfamilyfromtheBronxout tothesuburbsofValleyCottage, N.Y.andcommutedmorethanone houreachwaybacktothecityfor24 years.Heneverputupapicket

fence,buttheideaofitwastheimpetus.Helovedplayinginthebig backyardanddrivewaywithhis kids,andthenhisgrandkids,tending hisvegetablegarden,andrelaxingon thebackdeckwithfamilyand friends.

Fimmanolovedtheoutdoors.He playedcompetitivesoftballintohis 50sandwasanavid(andexcellent) tennisplayerintohis70s.Heloved hikingandexploringtheparksand trailsofthelocalregion.Hewasa volunteermemberoftheMinnewaskaStateParksafetybicycle patrolformanyyearsinretirement. Later,whenheandhiswife,Jo Anne,movedtoBethanyBeach,they enjoyedthebeachlifeformany years.

Heabsorbedthewholeoflife.He enjoyedpickingoutthesalamiand cheeses,talkingtothecheesemonger, cuttingthem,creatingaplatter, makingsureeveryoneknewabout eachitem,watchinghisfamilyexperiencethetastesand,ofcourse,eatingithimself.Thatisoneexample ofthemanywaysheenjoyedlifeto thefullestandshareditashesawit withthosearoundhim.Heexperiencedeverythinghedidjustlike that.

Hebuiltanincrediblelegacythat willliveonthroughthefamilyhe created.

Fimmanowasprecededindeath

byhisbrotherJosephFimmano,husbandofConstance;andsister FrancesButler,wifeofDonald.Heis survivedbyhisadoringwifeof62 years,JoAnneFimmano;andhis lovingchildren,Anthony(and Karen)FimmanoofSouthbury,Ct., Christopher(andDonna)Fimmano ofYork,Pa.,Lori(andRobert) RidgewayofArlington,Va.,and Gregory(andSarah)Fimmanoof SeattleWash.;andhis13cherished grandchildren,Austin,Anthony, Giovanna,Eleanor,John,Lydia,Giancarlo,Robert,Luca,Ava,Emilia, AnnabellaandNatalia.Heisalso survivedbyhisbrotherFrank(and Georgianna)FimmanoofBaldwin Place,N.Y.;andmanyniecesand nephews.

Aprivateceremonywillbeheldat theconvenienceofthefamilyto honortheremarkablelifeofAnthony“Tony”Fimmano.Hislight willcontinuetoshineinthelivesof allhetouched,andhisstorywillbe recountedwithloveandadmiration forgenerationstocome.Tooffer condolencesandsharememories,go tohttps://www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

GladysHarmon,65

GladysHarmon,65,departedthis lifeonJuly16,2024,inWilmington, Del.ShewasbornonApril4,1959, tothelateRaymondLeeandMary

LizaJacksoninRoxanna,Del.

HarmonwaseducatedintheSussexCentralSchoolDistrict.Shewas employedwithVlasicFoodsfor morethan20yearsuntilsheretired. Shelovedallherfamilyandespeciallylovedspendingtimewithher childrenandgrandchildren.

Shehada“BIG”heartandshe lovedtolaugh,jokeandplayaround. Sheenjoyedreadingandstudying thewordofGodandlisteningto gospelmusic.Herfavoritegospel songswere“OnlyImagine”and“My RedeemerLives.”

Shewillbedeeplymissedbyher family,friends,andallwhoknew her.

Harmonwasprecededindeathby herhusband,QuinnHarmon;her daughterKatrina;herparents,RaymondLeeandMaryLizaJackson;a brother,RonnieJackson;andasister-in-law,ShirleyElizabethJackson.Sheleavestocherishfond memoriestwosons,Reginald(and Terronda)JacksonofBlythewood, S.C.,andTolbertHarmonofMillsboro,Del.;adaughter,Quintina HarmonofMillsboro;twostepdaughters,MeredisFluittofLong Neck,Del.,andShawandaFluittof Ellendale,Del.;eightgrandchildren, XavierofLugoff,S.C.,NykiaofColumbia,S.C.,ZionandZaneof

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Blythewood,Jamal,Sincere,Jordan ofDagsboro,andJayceofLaurel, Del.;threegreat-grandchildren, Daran,KehonandHozaiofLugoff; twosisters,MaryE.Jacksonof MillsboroandLinda(andAlexander)DorseyofMillsboro;twobrothers,ForestJacksonofMillsboroand Anthony(andLinda)Jacksonof Willingboro,N.J.;asister-in-law, TolbertettaHarmon;sevenbrothersin-law,HershellHarmonofNorth Carolina,JoshuaHarmonofAustin, Texas,Timothy(andDanielle)HarmonofSmyrna,Del.,CurtisHarmonofCamden,Del.,Baron(and Pandora)HarmonofEllendale,Del., Anthony(andEric)HarmonofDallas,Texas,andTolbertHarrisof Dover,Del.;twogodchildren,Trey

andLeahofSeaford,Del.;aswellas ahostofnieces,nephews,cousins, otherrelativesandfriends.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Saturday,July27,2024,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro, Del.Aviewingwilltakeplacefrom 10to11a.m.priortotheservice.IntermentwillfollowatWoodlawn MemorialParkimmediatelyfollowingtheservice.Harmon’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

JoanMarieIlgenfritz,80

JoanMarieIlgenfritz,80,passed awaypeacefullyonJuly18,2024,in Millsboro,Del.BorninNewYork, N.Y.,onSept.2,1943,sheliveda fulfillingandvibrantlife,touching theheartsofmanywithinhercommunityandbeyond.

Anexemplarofserviceandleadership,Ilgenfritz’slegacyincludes

herinstrumentalworkwiththeGirl ScoutsinNewYork,whereshe guidedyoungwomentobecome confidentandcapableleaders.Her expertiseingrantwritinggreatly benefitedtheNanticokeIndiansin theearlydaysoftheirPowwow,ensuringthecontinuanceofvitalcommunityprograms.Ilgenfritzalsoleft anindeliblemarkonjournalismas theadmiredheadofanewspaperin Millsboro,Del.

Ilgenfritzwasprecededinpassing byherparents,DwightBoyceand MargaretBoyce(Hromcho);andher husband,JohnIlgenfritz;aswellas hersister-in-lawPamelaBoyce.She leavesbehindacherishedfamily whowillfondlyrememberher:a brother,RobertBoyceofGeorgia;a sister,KarenAshleyofDelaware; herthreenieces,JenniferBurnett (andShawn)ofGeorgia,Erika CarlsonofConnecticutandAshley

Riggs(andDavid)ofGeorgia;a stepdaughter,KarenStamperof Michigan;twosisters-in-law,Bernie andCarolann;andsixgrandnieces andgrandnephews;aswellastwo greatfriends,TerryBonerandBob Trupkiewicz.Ilgenfritz’sgraceand spiritwillbedeeplymissed.

AMassofChristianBurialwill beheldforIlgenfritzonWednesday, July31,2024,at11:30a.m.atthe MaryMotherofPeaceRoman CatholicChurchinMillsboro,Del. Friendsandfamilymayvisitstarting at10:30a.m.Inlieuofflowers,donationscanbemadetoMary MotherofPeace.Entombmentwill beprivate.

CarolM.Katz,75

CarolM.Katz,75,ofMilford, Del.,wasusheredintotheLord’s presenceonMonday,July15,2024. ShewasbornonDec.21,1948,in Onley,Md.,tothelatePerryBurton andC.EmilyBurton.

Katzwasaproudgraduateof Lewes(Del.)HighSchoolandwent ontoreceiveherassociate’sdegreein appliedscienceatGeorgetownUniversityandherundergraduatehours attheUniversityofDelaware.

Hercareerasasocialworker lasted15years,beforesheretiredin 2006.

Katzfilledherfreetimewith goodfriends,cooking,musicandher loveforanimals.Buthertruelove washertimespentatthebeautiful beachesinDelaware.

Inadditiontoherparents,Katz wasprecededindeathbyherdaughter,TracyL.Evans.Sheissurvived byhergranddaughter,Kelsey,and herwife,CrystalEvans,andagreatgranddaughter,AriaEvans,allof Dagsboro,Del.;abrother,LeslieL. BurtonofSarasota,Fla.;andaniece, BlytheBurton-Teed.

AservicetocelebrateKatz’slife willbeheldat1p.m.onMonday, July29,2024,attheLongNeck ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 32013LongNeckRoad,Millsboro, Del.,wherefriendsandfamilymay gatherafternoon.Thefamilyisrequestingeveryonewearbrightcolors inmemoryofKatz.Condolences canbesentonlineatwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

DorisLibertoKelly,91

DorisLibertoKelly,91,formerly ofBethanyBeach,Del.,passedaway peacefullyatSt.Joseph’sNursing HomeinCatonsville,Md.,onthe morningofJuly18,2024.Bornin Baltimore,Md.,onJune9,1933, KellywasthedaughterofRosario “Charles”LibertoandMaryCascio Liberto.Shewasthe“baby”andthe lastsurvivingofthe14childrenin theLibertofamily—fourgirlsand 10boys.Tenofthesiblingshad

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SussexAcademywelcomesaboardBentley

TheSussexAcademyBoardthis weekannouncedtheselectionofKyle BentleyasSussexAcademy’snewhead ofschool,beginningJuly1.Bentley wasselectedafteranextensive, months-longsearchfromanoutstandingfieldofcandidateswhosoughtto leadSussexAcademy,representatives noted.

“Mr.BentleyiswellknownandrespectedinourcommunityandiscurrentlyleadingastheprincipalofH.O. BrittinghamElementarySchoolinthe CapeHenlopenSchoolDistrict,”they said.

Before gainingprincipalexperience, BentleyservedastheassistantprincipalatCapeHenlopenHighSchool, W.T.ChipmanMiddleSchooland SeafordHighSchool.In2020,Bentley

wasrecognizedastheSecondaryAssistantPrincipaloftheYear.

Bentley

Beforegaining administrativeexperience,Bentley taughtinthe SchoolDistrictof Philadelphiaat JuliadeBurgos,a bilingualK-8 schoolinNorth Philadelphia.Asa bilingualteacher,hetaughtfirst,third andfifthgradesduringhistenure at JuliadeBurgos.

“Asweembarkonthisjourneytogether,”Bentleysaid,“Iamdeeply committedtomaintainingandadvancingthehighstandardsofacademicexcellenceandcommunityengagement

thatSussexAcademyisknownfor acrossthestate.Ourcharterpromiseto ‘Explore,Experience,Excel’andour missiontofosteracademicachievementandsocialresponsibilityina smallschoolsettingwillguideourcollectiveefforts.”

“Withhisexperienceofteaching andleadinginavarietyofeducational settingsduringhiscareer,aswellashis administrativeexperienceasbothan assistantprincipalandprincipal,weare confidentthatMr.Bentleywillexcelas ournewheadofschoolandbuildupon ourreputationofexcellenceatSussex Academy,”representativessaid.

TheBoardretainedtheservicesof theDelawareAcademyforSchool Leadership(DASL)intheEducation &HumanDevelopmentSchoolSuc-

cessCenterattheUniversityof Delaware toassistinthecandidate searchandinterviewprocess.

“WearegratefulforDr.Kevin Fitzgerald’sservicesatDASL,andhis supportandguidancethroughthis process,”theysaid.TheBoardwould liketothanktheentireSussexAcademycommunityofteachers,staff,parents,andstudentsforyour participationandfeedbackduringthis process.Wewanttoalsothankthe SussexAcademyBoardHiringCommitteeandInterimHeadofSchool JanetOwensfortheirtirelessworkin theselectionandinterviewprocessto ensurethebestoutcomeforSussex Academy.PleasejointheBoardin warmlywelcomingMr.KyleBentley, ournewheadofschool.”

SouthBethanyBoAcurrentlyhasthreevacancies

Therearethreevacanciesonthe SouthBethanyBoardofAdjustment duetotermexpiration.Eachthree-year termissettoexpireinAugust2027. Thosewhoareinterestedinservingand meettherequirementsarebeingasked tosubmitabriefresumetotheTownby 3p.m.onJuly31.

Theboardconsistsoffivemembers whoarefull-timeresidentsorown

propertyandresideinthetownforat least30days,consecutivelyornon-consecutively,eachyear.

Boardmembersshouldbeknowledgeableoftheproblemsofurbanand ruraldevelopmentandbecomefamiliarizedwithTownCode—specifically Chapter145,Zoning.

Allnewmemberswillberequiredto attendaclassthroughtheUniversityof

Delawareregardingprocedures,standardsandcompositionoftheBoardof Adjustment,paidforbytheTownof SouthBethany.

AnyonewithquestionsshouldcontacttheTownat(302)539-3653orby emailattownhall@southbethany.org. Resumes canbesenttothesameemail address.

Motoristsurgedtouse cautiontraveling throughworkzones

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)thisweekurged alldriverstouseextremecautionwhen travelingthroughworkzones.Theurgencyofthemessagefollowedarecent riseinwork-zonecrashes.In2023,15 DelDOTvehicleswerestruckbymotorists.AsofJuly22thisyear,thatfigurewasalreadymorethandoublethe 2023figure,with37vehiclesstruckby motorists,sixinvolvinginjuries.

“Thisisnotanacceptablenumber,” said SecretaryofTransportationNicole Majeski.“Weneeddriverstostayalert, especiallywhiletravelingthroughwork zones,puttheirphonesdown,notpartakeinanydistractingbehaviorswhile behindthewheelandobeytheposted speedlimit.Cones,signsandmessage boardsaredeployedforeveryone’s safety.Whenyouseethem,it’sacueto drivemorecautiously.Notonlydoour employees’livesdependonit,butfailure todosoputseverybody’slifeatrisk.”

Although highwayworkersareoften amongthevictimsofwork-zone crashes,officialssaid,driversneedto understandthat4outof5victimsof thesecrashesaredriversortheirpassengers.Generally,theysaid,crashesoccur whendriversspeedthroughaworkzone ordonotpayattentiontothechanging roadconditionsandrunintoothervehicles,highwayequipmentandsafetybarriers,ordriveofftheroadway completely.

Tofurthercombatissueson Delawareroadways,DelDOT,along withtheDelawareStatePolice(DSP), recentlyactivatedtheElectronicSpeed SafetyProgram(ESSP)intheI95/Route896constructionzonein Newark.Itwilllastuntiltheendofthe project.Thefirst21daysoftheprogram willbeawarningperiod.BeginningJuly 30,registeredvehicleownersreceivinga firstoffensewillreceiveabaseviolation of$20,andanadditionalamountis addedforeachmileperhouroverthe postedworkzonespeedlimit,inaccordance withDel.C.§4169(c).

Thosewishingtohelpmakeroadwayssafercanbecome“aHEROtowardszerodeaths”andsigntheBe Del-AWAREsafetypledgeatBeDelAWARE.deldot.gov.Theeffortincludes:

•Helpingtoreachthegoalofzero fatalitiesonDelawareroadsandall roadsacrossthenation.

•Educatingpeopleofallages,races anddemographicsontheimportanceof driverawarenessandtakingresponsibilityforallmodesoftransportation.

• Reinforcingtheimportanceof beinganawareandresponsiblecommuterandtheconsequencesofwhen youarenot.

•Organizingprogramstocreatea communitypromotingsafetythroughoutthestateandultimatelythenation.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling AredsunarisesatopthehorizonlookingoutfromBethanyBeachlastweek.

THANK YOU!

BETHANY BEACH 4TH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE OFFERS A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SUPPORTING OUR 2024 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

This parade would not be possible without the many volunteers who devote their time and the support of our community. We would like to thank all of you including the people who sold parade T-shirts on the boardwalk and all who purchased them this year. In addition, thanks to Focus Multisports for sponsoring the Annual Bethany Beach Firecracker 5K Run/3K Walk and to the businesses who provided the awards for the judging of the floats.

The committee also extends a special thanks to Bethany Beach officials, Mayor Rosemary Hardiman, Town Manager Cliff Graviet, their staff and all Town employees; Deputy Chief Justin Norman, Bethany Beach’s finest; Lew Killmer (our 2024 Grand Marshal), and all the local, state, and seasonal police who assisted us; Chief Tyler Hickman of the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Department; Linda Maxwell of the Ladies Auxiliary; BBVFC-EMS; Sussex County EMS; The Fire Police; Brett Warner, Director of Public Works and his crew; Emily Swett of the Christian Church Conference Center for the use of their facilities and grounds; the use of trucks from Complete Tree Care; Magnum Electronics for communications; the Penguin; Steen’s Umbrellas; and Mark Giblin, Coleen Cardy, Joan Gordon, and John Morton who provided their convertibles and drove the VIPs. We’d also like to thank CVS for its donation of water and Banks Wines & Spirits for donating ice for the parade.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS & MEMBERS

PARADE CHAIRMAN

Bruce Frye

GRAND MARSHAL

Lew Killmer

Jennifer Carter

PARADE ENTERTAINMENT

Julie Malewski

TRAFFIC CONTROL

Nicholas Imperial

PHOTOGRAPHY

Julie Malewski

VIDEOGRAPHY

Emily Woods

COMMUNICATIONS

Magnum Electronics

Marcia Ridenour

Ray and Chris Aumiller

Chris Lorence

Bruce Frye

Jack and Joan Gordon

Jerry and Judi Morris

VIPS & INFO

Patrick Sheplee

John Cellini

BANNER CARRIERS

Jack Woods

Mae Woods

Francie Woods

Hadley Gleason

Everly Gleason

Isla Brooks

BIKE KITS & REGISTRATION

Maureen Killmer

Celeste Mann

Henrik Mann

Stacie Loftus

Padraig Loftus

BANNER CARRIERS

Hadley Gleason

Everly Gleason

Calder Gleason

Brooks Hunt

T-SHIRTS SALES & DESIGN

Lew and Maureen Killmer

Rosemary Hardiman

Patrick & Karen Sheplee

Jenn Carter

Ron and Carol Calef

PARADE MARSHALS

John Gaughan

Steve Embrey

Mark Levin

Kyle Hunt

Matt Kirks

Bob Pyle

REGISTRATION - FLOATS

Scott Bell

Harvey Henry

Larry Tims

Frank Sherry

PARADE ALIGNMENT

Jason Cellini

Jason Mann

Ron Calef

Mark Bauernhuber

JUDGING & REVIEWING STAND

Jerry Morris

Judi Morris

Skip Lucas

Karen Lucas

Gail Payne

Jen Edmonston

Chris Malisewski

– production

Mark Levin

Patrick and Karen Sheplee

Alex and Melissa Smislova

John Cellini

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If we overlooked anyone or any organization, it was not intentional. Your efforts are appreciated.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Aboxtreemothcaterpillarrecently foundinDelawarefeedingonahomeowner’sboxwoodisquicklydefoliating theplant.Followingallprotocols,control measureswerefollowedtoeliminatethe caterpillaronthepremises,buthomeownersandnurseriesshouldbeonthe lookoutfortheinvasivepest.

TheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture’s Animal&PlantHealthInspectionService(USDA-APHIS)lastweekconfirmed afindofboxtreemoth(BTM),cydalimaperspectalis,ataprivateresidencein KentCounty.

Theboxtreemothisafederallyregulatedpestthatprimarilyfeedsonboxwoodspecies(buxusspp.).Ifleft unchecked,itcausessignificantdamage andcanpotentiallykilltheplants.Box-

woodsareapopularornamentalevergreen shrubcommontomanylandscapeenvironmentsintheUnitedStates.

“Boxtreemothisanunexpectedfind inDelawareduetothedistancefromthe onlyknownU.S.detectionsinNewYork, Michigan,OhioandMassachusetts,with theoriginalintroductioninNewYorkin 2021.WeareworkingcloselywithUSDA andUniversityofDelawareExtensionto mapouttheinfestations.Still,atthistime, onlyonepropertyinKentCountyhasa confirmedpopulationandcontrolmeasureshavebeenimplemented,”saidJessica Munski,DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture’splantindustriesadministrator.

“Thisinvasivepestisagoodflyer, spreadingnaturally3to6milesayear,but itissuspectedthattheycanflyupto20 miles.Theaggressive,destructivenatureof thecaterpillarlife-stagemakesitessential totakequickactionassoonasdamageis detected,becausedefoliationcanoccur within10days.”

Thecaterpillars,whichcangrowto1.5 inches,willstartoutaslime-green,with blackstripes,whitespots,hairandashiny blackhead.Theythencreatealarge amountofwebbingontheplant.The caterpillarsareravenousfeedersand,in heavyinfestations,cancompletelydefoliatehostplants.Aftertheleavesaregone, theyfeedonthebark,eventuallykilling theplant.

Theadultboxtreemothgenerallyhas whitewingswithathickbrownborder.It canbehardtofind,asitismostactiveat night.TheBTMcansometimesbeconfusedwiththemelonwormmoth.

Delawareanscanhelppreventtheinvasivepestfromspreadingthroughoutthe state’slandscape,bymonitoring,reporting andcontrollinginfestations:

•Thosewhohaveboxwoodsintheir landscapeshouldmonitorshrubsfor brownorskeletonizedleaves,defoliation andwebbingwithcaterpillars.

ContactDelawareCooperativeExtensionMasterGardenersattheGarden Helplinetoreportasuspectedfindand learnwhatpestmanagementtoolsare available,inSussexCountyat(302)8313389.

AllowDelawareorfederalagricultural officialstoinspectboxwoodplantsand placedetectiontraps.

•Removeinfestedboxwoodplant branches.Forheavyinfestations,cutthe boxwoodfromitsbase.Theplantshould growbackfromitsroots.Allboxwooddebrisshouldbedouble-baggedinplastic andplacedinthetrash.Homeowners shouldfollowtheDelawareCooperative Extension’spesticiderecommendations.

•Nurseryownersshouldmonitortheir boxwoodsandimplementsafeguardsto limitpestrisk.Allnurserybusinesses shouldreportboxtreemothdetectionsto theDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture atDDA_PlantPests@delaware.gov. Learnmoreabouttheboxtreemoth athttps://www.aphis.usda.gov/plantpests-diseases/box-tree-moth.

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July 27: Uncle De in: In the Pocket July27:UncleDevin:InthePocket Go-Go Sho (10 a.m.) Go-GoShow(10a.m.)

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Aug. 29: First State Aug.29:FirstState allet Ballet

SouthernDelawareOrchestraissettoplaytwoshowsinthearea,oneatMariner’sBethelGMCinOceanViewandoneatCapeHenlopenHighSchool.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Thethemeis“OutofThisWorld,” andsomeofthesongswillbeaswell —includingthosefromthemovies “StarWars,”“E.T.theExtra-Terrestrial”and“Apollo13”—whenthe SouthernDelawareOrchestrapresentstwoconcertsinAugust.

The70-pieceorchestra—started afterStephenGreifer,twoyearsago, postedarequesttoplaychamber musicwithothermusicians—willbe atMariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist ChurchinOceanViewonSaturday, Aug.10,andatCapeHenlopenHigh SchoolinLewesonSunday,Aug.11.

Bothconcertswillbeat3p.m. Ticketscost$25foradultsor$10for students.Buyticketsatwww.sodelomusic.org.

Theorchestrawillplayclassical andpopularselectionsincluding “Mars”and“Jupiter”fromHolst’s “ThePlanets,”and“Fanfare”from “ThusSpokeZarathustra”byStrauss, asheardin“2001:ASpaceOdyssey.”

“Itwillbeacombinationoftraditionalclassicalwithpop,butallwith acelestialtheme,”saidGreifer.“We weretryingtodosomethingthat wouldbefunfortheaudience.Our goalistointroduceorchestralmusic inSouthernDelawaretoreinforcea lovefororchestralmusicforpeople whoalreadyhavethatlove,andwe wantedathemeforclassicalfans,as wellaspopularmusicfans.

“Thetheme‘OutofThisWorld’ wastiedtothefactwearemakinga hugetransition,sincewehadbeena stringorchestrasincewewere foundedandwetransitionedfromour

humblebeginningasa27-pieceto, now,a70-piecefullorchestra.Thisis abigburst-on-the-scenecelebration,” Greifersaid.

“Whatwehopepeoplewillrealize whentheycometoourconcertsis howmuchtheydolikeorchestral music,andthatitisvariety.Wecan playorchestralmusic,butwecanalso playpopularmusic,andwetrytoput togetheramixthatwillbeappealing toawideaudience.Ourmissionisto getpeopletoloveorchestralmusic.

“Classicalmusichasbeenthe musicofthepeopleforcenturies. Peopledon’tnecessarilyhaveitaspart oftheirdailylivesorhaveaccesstoit. Partofourmsisonistogivepeoplea chancetoknowwhatitisandto knowitandadoptit.Itmakessense forthemtoatleasttry,”hesaid.

Sodeloisacommunityorchestra

withthemissionofproviding“awelcomingenvironmentforperformers insouthernDelawaretolearn,play andperformorchestralmusicforthe communityandtoenhancetherichnessoftheartsandculturalofferings oftheregion.”

AfterGreiferpostedthatnotice lookingforotherstoplaywith,“the responsewasmuchgreaterthan imagined,”hesaid.EvaDelGalloof Lewes,aretiredschoolorchestraconductor,andJamesAllenAnderson, headoforchestralstudiesattheUniversityofDelaware,helpedorganize theorchestra.

Holidayconcertsareplannedfor3 p.m.onSaturday,Dec.14,atSussex AcademyinGeorgetownandat3 p.m.onSunday,Dec.15,attheRehobothBeachYacht&CountryClub.

Aspartoftheongoingeffortsto provideSouthernDelaware’saging communitywithhealthandwellness programs,WeCare,apersonalhealth nursingserviceintheMilfordWellness Village,haslaunchedanewpartnership withDickensParlourTheatretoeducateolderadultsaboutchronic-disease self-managementthroughthehealing poweroflaughter.

DickensParlourTheatre,anentertainmentvenueinOceanView,has beenofferingmagic,musicandcomedy formorethanadecade.Thissummer, the theaterwillhostaseriesofFriday matineescalled“HealthyLivingat DickensParlourTheatre.”Thesessions aredesignedtoeducateandentertain throughcomedy,emphasizingtherole ofhumorinwellness.

“Wearethrilledtobringourcommunitytogetherinthisuniqueway.Not onlydoweprovideentertainment,but nowwealsooffereducationthatempowersouraudiencetomanagetheir healthproactively,”saidRichBloch,cofounderofDickensParlourTheatre.

Admissionisfree,butspaceislimited.Individualsarebeingencouraged tosignuptoattendthesessions throughthetheater’swebsiteat https://dickensparlourtheatre.com/calendar/andenjoyaseriesofmatineesessionswhereeducationmeets entertainmentinadynamicatmosphere.

Thematineeshowsinclude:

•“AFunnyThingaboutYourHealth andWellness”—July26at1:30p.m.

•HealthyLivingSeries—SixsessionsfromAug.2toSept.6,everyFridayat12:30p.m.

Mitchellgraduates FromShenandoah University

MeredithMitchellofOceanView wasamongthe1,247graduateswhoreceivedtheirdegreesand/orcertificates fromShenandoahUniversityduringthe 2023-2024academicyear.

Mitchellearnedadoctorateinoccupationaltherapy.

Shenandoahhad206August2023 graduates,353December2023graduatesand688May2024graduates. Shenandoah’s2024UniversityCommencement tookplaceonMay18in theJamesR.WilkinsJr.Athletics& EventsCenter.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquarteredin Winchester,Va.,withadditionaleducationalsitesinClarkeandLoudoun counties.Shenandoahisaprivate,nationallyrecognizeduniversitywithapproximately4,300studentsinmore than200areasofstudyinsixdifferent schools.Formoreinformation, visitsu.edu.

Attendeesofthe“AFunnyThing aboutYourHealthandWellness”can enjoya90-minutesessionwithcomedianandhealthcareprofessionalLon Kieffer,whouseshumortoexplorethe caregiverexperience.Theprogram servesasalivelyintroductiontoanarray ofwellnessprograms.Kiefferisalsothe executivedirectoroftheMilfordWellnessVillage,whichsupportstheWeCareprogram.

TheHealthyLivingSeriesoffers workshopsthatcoveressentialhealth managementtopics,suchascopingwith chronicconditions,effectivecommunicationwithhealthcareprofessionals,and theimportanceofnutritionandexercise.Eachworkshoppromisesinteractive,informativesessionsdesignedto empowerandeducate.Whiletheseprogramsarefreeandopentothepublic,

pre-registrationisrequired.

“Wehavebeenblessedwithgreat partnershipsandagrowinginterestin theseprograms,”saidKieffer.“One challengehasbeenconnectingwithindividuals whoarecurrentlyunaffiliated withaseniorcenterorhealthcareorganizationsthathelpspreadtheword andencouragepeoplewhomightthink theprogramsaretoointense.”

AccordingtoKieffer,increasingly, 55-plusplanneddevelopmentsinvite theseprogramsintotheircommunity clubhouses.However,theprogramsare oftenlimitedtotheresidentsofeach community,creatinganartificialbarrier toparticipationfornon-residents,he said.

“ Wewanttoprovideaccesstoprogramsatconvenientlocationsforall seniors,”saidKieffer.“Wewanttoreach

asmanyparticipantsaspossibleand providemeaningfulwellnesstipsthat cancreatehealthierlivingenvironments forthemselvesandtheirlovedones. Now,wecan.”

WeCare,alsoknownasEducation HealthResearchInternational(EHRI), wasawardedafederalgrantfromthe U.S.AdministrationforCommunity Living(ACL)toprovideolderadults with theresourcesandsupportneeded forchronicdiseaseanddiabetesselfmanagementinthefallof2022.EHRI’s collaborationwiththeACLhasenabled MilfordWellnesstotailorprograms thateffectivelyaddressthefullspectrum ofhealthneedsofseniors.

“And,”saidKieffer,“thespaciousand comfortablefacilitiesoftheDickens willservetheneedsofboththecommunityandourprogramswell.”

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle

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Edited by Patti Varol

DelawareSafeBoating ClasstobeheldAug.10

TheU.S.CoastGuardAuxiliary (USCGAUX),Flotilla12-09,ispartneringwithDNRECtoprovidean eight-hourbasicboating-safetyclass. TheclassissetforSaturday,Aug. 10,beginningat7:30a.m.,withregistrationandpaymentofthecoursefee; andthecoursefrom8a.m.to4p.m., followedbythetest.Theclasswillbe heldatEvansParkCommunityCenter,32517DukesDrive,Millville. Thecoursefeeis$20perperson.

Topreregister,emailRoyZimmermanatrzimmyuscgaux@gmail.com.

TheBasicBoatingSafetyCourse coversarangeoftopics,includingthe rulesofthewaterways,distinguishing navigationalaidsandwaterdepths, andspeedlimitsforappropriatewaterways.Itcoversunderstanding weathersystemstohaveasafeboatingexperienceandbasicskills,includingenginemechanics.

ThosebornonorafterJan.1, 1978,mustsuccessfullycompletea boatingsafetycoursebeforeoperating amotorizedboat,includingpersonal watercraft,onDelawarewaters.This BasicBoatingSafetyCoursemeets therequirementforDelaware’s mandatoryboatingeducation.

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Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword

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Thecourseincludesstatelawsand regulations,aswellasrequiredequipment,andwhattodoifanofficer stopsthevessel.TheBasicBoating SafetyCoursehasasectiononthe dangersofboatingundertheinfluence.Lectureandcoursematerialsare designedtoinformboatersonhowto keeptheirvesselscomfortableand safeindifferingtypesofwaves,seas, weatherandconditions,andbasic conceptsassociatedwiththeuseofa marineVHFradio.

Mostimportantly,thecourseemphasizescommonsenseandgeneral courtesytoallboatersandpersonal watercraftriders.Allcoursematerials willbeprovided;however,attendees shouldbringtheirownnotetaking materials,lunchanddrinks.

Awrittentestoftheinformation presentedduringclassisrequiredand willbeadministeredattheendofthe lecturesession(approximately4 p.m.).Attendeesshouldplanonstayinganadditionalhourfollowingthe lecturesessiontocompletethewrittentest.DNRECscoreseachtestand providesresultsdirectlytoeachattendeeviaregularmail.

Classsizeislimited.Tohelpenableanunderstandingofinterestin thisclass,thoseinterestedshould emailthename,emailaddressand phonenumberofeachattendeeto RoyZimmermanatrzimmyuscgaux@gmail.com.

Formoreinformationaboutthis event,contactBarryLevyat(301) 651-6666.

ClubhouseatBaywoodnamedBestWeddingVenue

TheClubhouseatBaywoodnear MillsborohasbeennamedtheBest WeddingVenueinDelaware,forthe fifthtime,byDelawareTodaymagazine.

“ThereisareasonthattheClubhouseatBaywoodhaswon‘BestWeddingVenue’fivetimes:thepremier, all-inclusivevenue,boastspicturesque settingsandanin-houseprofessional staffthatcanmakeweddingdreams cometolife!Thevenueoffersplenty ofoptions,bothindoorandoutdoor spaces,andcanhandleeverything fromintimateeventsupto300-person weddings,”representativessaid.

SituatedontheBaywoodGreens GolfCourseoverlookingtheawardwinninggardens,theClubhouseat Baywoodhasanon-siteflorist,an award-winningculinaryteamandcoordinatorstohelpwitheverystepof theplanningprocess.

“TheClubhouseatBaywoodoffers themostbeautifulscenery,afirst-class culinaryexperienceandeventprofessionalstohandleeverydetail,”said DirectorofOperationsJackTemple. “Ourteamtrulycaresaboutthecoupleswhochoosetogetmarriedhere, andtheygoaboveandbeyondtocreateadaythatguestswillrememberfor alifetime.”

TheClubhouseatBaywoodismanagedbyHighwaterManagement.For moreinformationon

TheClubhouseatBaywood,visit baywoodclubhouse.com.

Veteransgroupcelebratesfirstanniversary

TheAmericanLegionPost166 Leatherneckscelebratedtheirfirst anniversaryduringtheMarylandDepartmentoftheAmericanLegion annualconventioninOceanCity, Md.,inJuly.

“ThePost166Leatherneckswere formedwhentheMarineCorps League(MCL)directedtheFirst StateDetachmenttoenditscharitablefundraisingandvolunteeractivitiesinOceanCityandWorcester County,Md.TheDetachmenthad beensuccessfullyconductingthese activitiesfor33yearswithoutobjectionfromtheMCLnationalheadquarters,”representativesnoted.

Overtheyears,inadditiontovolunteeringtosupportlocalcivicorganizations,theDetachmenthad

raisedanddistributedcloseto $100,000toveteransandlocalcharitiesinthetwo-stateregion.

Inresponse,anumberofmembers oftheDetachmentformedthePost 166Leatherneckstocontinuesupportingveteransandlocalcharitiesin bothstates,MarylandandDelaware. CommanderBobBrodericksaidthe memberscouldnotbemorethrilled tobeapartoftheOceanCityAmericanLegionfamily.

“Itsimplymadenosensetousto haveanartificialboundaryimposed after33yearsofsupportingveteran andtheirfamilies,andlocalcivicorganizationsinOceanCity,Berlin, WorcesterCounty,Md.,andSouthernSussexCounty,Del.,”Broderick said.“Somanyhavereliedonusin

thepast,andwewerenotgoingto simplywalkaway.”

DuringtheLeathernecks’first year,thegroupraisedmoneyforthe SemperFi&AmericaFund,which helpscombatwoundedveteransand theirfamilies.Italsosupportedthe BelieveInTomorrowFoundation, whichhasrespitehomefacilitiesin OceanCityandFenwickIsland,with manpowerandfinancialdonations.

TheLeathernecksalsoparticipatedintheWorcesterCountyVeteransMemorialService,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce’sSelbyvilleOldTimers Day,andheldthe2ndannualMilitaryVeteran’sGolfTournamentat theOceanCityGolfClub.Recently, donationsweresenttoWorcester GOLD, theCricketCenter,and Delaware/MarylandEasternShore EasterSealstosupporttheirveteran’s rehabilitationservices.

TheLeathernecks,inJuly,also helpedsetuptentsandseatingatthe WorcesterCountyVeteransMemo-

rialwhenMarieGilmore,foundation president,andMarylandstateSen. MaryBethCarozzaorganizeda UnityPrayerServiceforthecountry intheaftermathoftheattemptedassassinationofformerPresidentDonaldTrump.Theyalsodistributed watertoattendeeswhobraved90-degree-plustemperaturetoparticipate intheprogram.

TheLeathernecksmembershipis growingandcanincludeanymember ofPost166,whetheraveteran,an Auxiliarymember,aSonofthe AmericanLegion,oranAmerican LegionRider.

“It’snotjustaMarineCorpsoutfit.Everyonewhowantstobeapart ofsupportingourveteransandtheir familiesandgivingbacktocommunityorganizationsarewelcometo join,”saidMiltWarren,Leathernecks sergeant-at-arms.

MeetingsareheldatPost166on thefirstThursdayofeachmonthat 10a.m.ThePostisat2308PhiladelphiaAvenueinOceanCity.

BlooddriveplannedAug.6inLewes

TheDelawareRetireeConnection,in partnershipwithDedicatedFinancial, willbehostingablooddrivewiththe BloodBankofDelmarvaonAug.6at NassauCommonsinLewes.Participants cannowpre-registertodonate.

“Atthistimethereisacrucialneedfor blooddonationsinourcommunity andtheBloodBankhassharedthatinventoriesarelow,sonowistheperfect timetogiveback!”organizerssaid.

On,Tuesday,Aug.6,between10a.m. and4p.m.,theBloodBank’svanand welcomeareawillbesetupintheNassau Commonsparkinglot.Registrationisrequired,andtherearetwowaystoregister:

• Signuponthedonationportal athttps://donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/10223;or •Call1-888-825-6638.

Thoseforwhomthedatedoesn’twork cancheckthedelmarvablood.orgwebsite forotherdonationopportunities.

TheDelawareRetireeConnectionisa freeplatformthathelpsseniorsinSussex Countyconnectbettertothearea.They sharetwiceweeklynewsletters(local eventsonaThursdaytoplanaheadfor theweekend,thenlocaldealsandarticles eachMonday).Formoreinformation, visithttps://delawareretiree.com/#cta.

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The Town of Millville

Watertaxigetsapproval frommarinatoParadise

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheownerofOceanViewMarina andBackbayTourshasexpandedhis businessbyaddingawatertaxithat willtravelfromthemarinatoParadiseGrillinLongNeck.

The32-footlong,12-footwide, 24-person-capacityboat,theIsland Siren,willstartmakingtripsonSaturday,July19,everyhourfrom11:30 a.m.to7:30p.m.,ownerTomFowler said.

Thefirstboatwillleavefromthe marina,andthelastonewillleave fromParadiseGrillat7:30p.m.

“Wearetestingthewaters,soto speak,withthewatertaxi,andwe’re seeinghowitgoes,”Fowlersaid.

“YoucanjustgetonandgotoParadiseGrillandstaythereaslongas youwant,andcatchtheboatback laterintheday,throughLaborDay,” hesaid,referringclientstothewebsiteatwww.backbaytours.com,where theycanfinddetailsandmakereservations.

Allcruisesareweather-dependent. Thecostis$45perpersonfora roundtrip.

TheIslandSirenhasarestroom, andbottledwaterandsoftdrinkscan bepurchasedatthemarina.

BackbayToursalsoofferspublic andprivatecharterboattripstoenjoy thesunset,alsofor$45perperson.

“WegooutintotheIndianRiver, andwecruisearound.It’sperfectfor bacheloretteparties,bachelorparties, corporateevents.Youcanalsocharter theboatforanevent.

“Onoursideofthebay,there hasn’tbeenanybodywhohasdone largerboats.Ihavetwoboatsnow. Onecantakesixpeople,andthe otheronecantake12.Wefiguredit wastimetoexpand,”Fowlersaid.

“Wewerehearingthroughthe grapevineourclientsdon’twantaprivatecharterforjusttwopeople,andI don’tblamethem.…Nowyoucanget apublicsunsetcharter.Wealsoheard throughthegrapevinepeoplewantto gotoParadiseGrill,butitmighttake youanhourandahalftotwohours. Nowyoucansailacrossthebay,have somefoodanddrink,andleisurely takeahalf-hourcruisebacktoBackbayTours,”hesaid.

Beebeintroducessecondclassofresidentphysicians

TheR.RandallRollinsCenterfor MedicalEducationatBeebeHealthcare recentlycelebrateditssecondannual WhiteCoatCeremonyforthenext classofresidentphysiciansjoiningthe FamilyMedicineResidencyprogram.

Thefournewresidentphysicianswill takepartinathree-yearacademiccurriculumatBeebe,gainingexposureand hands-onexperienceinarangeofclinicalareas—fromtheemergencyand operatingroomstospecialtyareasincludingOB-GYN,pediatrics,cardiolog y,ophthalmologyandorthopedics.

Thesecondclassofresidentphysiciansincludes:

•GiannaGrogan,DO—Grogan saidsheisthrilledtobeworkinginan areathatbringsbacksomanyfond childhoodmemories.Originallyfrom southernMaryland,herfamilyoftenvacationedintheDelawarebeachtowns. AsGroganbeganthinkingaboutwhere topursuetrainingfollowinggraduation frommedicalschool,theFamilyMedicineResidencyprogramattheR.RandallRollinsCenterforMedical EducationatBeebeHealthcarehadimmediateappeal,basedonlocationalone.

“Iamespeciallyinterestedincommunitymedicineandwantedopportunitiesduringmytrainingtohaveimpact bothinsideandoutsideofthehospital setting,”saidGrogan.“Beebeisveryengrainedinthecommunity,andthereare somanywaystogetinvolvedhere.”

Groganchosefamilymedicineasher clinicalspecialty,shesaid,becauseshe appreciatesthevalueofcontinuityin careandwantstobeabletoworkwith patientscontinuouslyovertimeasthey ageandtheirhealthcareneedschange. Shealsohasaspecializedinterestin proceduralcareandpreventivecare, bothofwhichareimportantcomponentswithinthefamilymedicinespectrum.

•PhilandeNtock,MD—After Ntockinterviewedforapositionwithin theFamilyMedicineResidencyprogramatBeebeHealthcare,shesheda fewtearsofjoy.

“IknewIhadfoundtheplacethat was rightforme,”recalledNtock.“Dr. RyanAriasencouragedmetostaycalm andthinkoutloud.Hereassuredme thattherewereno‘wronganswers’and totrustmyclinicalthinkingprocess.I knewIwouldlovetoworkwithhim; someonewhovaluesthethought process.”

Ntock’sinterestinmedicinestems fromapersonalstoryshehasrepeatedly heardthroughoutherlife.Shewasborn veryearlyandspenttimeinaneonatalintensivecareunitasanewborn.Knowing thatherfamilyhadverylimitedfinancial resources,oneofthedoctorstakingcareof hercoveredthehospitalbill.

“Everytimethestoryistold,Iam remindedthatthereisadoctorout therewhosavedmylife.So,mycareer pathwayistrulyinspiredbymyown

story,”saidNtock.“Ihavethedoctor’s name,andIamonamissiontofindher soIcanthankherforwhatshedidfor meandmyfamily.”

ThestoryalsoinspiredNtockto choosefamilymedicineasherclinical specialty.Shesaidsheisveryinterested in providingcomprehensivewomen’s care,butatthesametime,iseagerto providecareforchildren,adolescents, middle-agedadultsandthegeriatric population.

•ElsaTabrez,MD—Tabrezgrew upunderstandingjusthowimportant theworkofdoctorsis.Hermomisa familymedicinephysician.Herdadisa gastroenterologist.Despitetheirencouragementtobecome“anythingshe wantedtobe,”Tabrezsaidsheisproud tobefollowingintheirfootsteps.

Inresearchingresidencyprograms forpost-graduatetraining,Tabrezcame

acrosstheR.RandallRollinsCenterfor MedicalEducationatBeebeHealthcare.Themoreshelearned,themore confidentshefeltthatSussexCounty mightbeagoodfit,forbothprofessionalandpersonalreasons.

“Ihavelearnedsomuchaboutsocial determinantsofhealth,andthatthere aremanyreasonswhysomepeopledo nothaveaccesstohealthcare,”said Tabrez.“Iwanttobethekindofdoctor whoaimstochangethat.Iwanttoadvocateformypatients,buildtrustingrelationshipswiththemandcreate continuityintheircare.”

•DorothyVosik,DO—Deepdown, Dr.DorothyVosikalwayshopedthat hercareerpathandherloveforlifeon theDelawarecoastwouldmerge.In March2024,itdid,whensheopened herMatchDayenvelopeandlearned thatshewouldbespendingthenext

threeyearsatBeebeHealthcare,to completeherfamilymedicineresidency training.

SheresidesinMiltonandspenta c linicalrotationyearatBeebewhile workingtowardhermedicaldegreeat thePhiladelphiaCollegeofOsteopathic Medicine.

“MyexperienceatBeebeasamedicalstudentwasgreat.Theattendings welcomeduswithopenarmsandtook thetimetomakesurewegotalotout ofourclinicalrotations,”saidVosik. “Theideaofspendingmoretimehere andlearningmorefromthisteamof peoplewhoareclearlycommittedto medicaltrainingandeducation,hada lotofappeal.”

L earnmoreabouttheR.Randall RollinsCenterforMedicalEducation’s programsatbeebehealthcare.org/medical-education.

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BethanyBeachsettocelebratePériersDayJuly27

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeachwilltakeona FrenchflavoronSaturday,July27, whentheannualPériersDayiscelebratedbywelcomingguestsfromthe townofPériers,France,andwith musicandspeakers.

July27isthedaywhen,in1944, Périers,inNormandy,France,was liberatedfromNazioccupationby theU.S.Army90thInfantryDivisionduringWorldWarII.Thisyear isthe80thanniversaryofthatliberation.

Incelebration,therewillbea VFWceremonyat7p.m.onJuly27 atthebandstand.BethanyBeach MayorRosemaryHardimanand PériersMayorGabrielDaubewill speak.

TheBelleTonestrio,referredto as“the20thcenturyAndrewsSisters,”willsingAmericansongs.The Frenchflag—withverticalbandsof red,whiteandblue—willbeflying,

andlocalbusinesseswillselltraditionalAmericanfoods.

In2010,then-PériersMayor GabrielDaubeaskedthatPériers—

atownofabout2,300peopleand similartoBethanyBeach—become asistercitytoBethanyBeach,the Town’seventscoordinatorandmedia

coordinator,JulieMalewski,said.

“We’vebeencelebratingitevery yearsince,”saidMalewski.“Wehave Frenchvisitorscomehereorour Cultural&HistoricAffairsCommitteemembersortowncouncil membersthere.Wetrytochangeit upandhonortheAmericansideor theFrenchsidewithentertainment.

“Thisyear,wehave17visitors comingfromPériers.Wehadtodecide,ifwewenttoFrancewouldwe wanttoseeFrenchcultureorAmerican?Sowedecided,‘Let’sgivethem American.’

“Alotofpeopleareunawareof thisevent,eventhoughwehavebeen havingitformanyyears,”Malewski said.“Weliketotrynewthingsat thebandstand—thingsourvisitors mightnotbefamiliarwith,thatoffer asideofBethanytheymightnot knowexists.”

“Thisisforallages,rainorshine. Andwearehopingforshine,”she said.

NanticokeIndianAssociationtohold46thannualpowwowSept.7-8

“Inthepowwowcirclewecelebratelifeandhonorabledeedsfor boththelivingandthosewhohave passedon.We’retaughtthatbyhonoringindividualsweencouragethe nextgenerationtoembracetheunlimitedpossibilitiesoftheworld,” NanticokeIndianAssociationrepresentativessaidthisweekinannouncingtheir46thannualpowwow,set forSept.7-8.

Thisyear’spowwowwillfeature authenticnativecrafts,clothing,jewelry,booksandcommemorative itemsoftheNanticokeTribethat willbeavailableforpurchase throughouttheweekend,aswellas NativeAmericanfoodandsoft drinks.

Oneofthedancesattendees mightobservethisyearatthepowwowistheGrassDance.

“Itisbelievedtohaveoriginated withtheOmahaTribe.Allstoriesof thedancepointtothedanceasceremonial.IntheSouth,sometribesbelieveitwasconnectedtoawarrior societyandthatscalpsweretiedto thedancers’clothingtocelebratevictoryinbattle.TheGrassDance,to thenortherntribes,isbelievedtobe ablessingceremonyfornewground.

“Thedancerswouldtramplethe grassdowninpreparationforavillageandgrasswastiedtothedancer. Asthedancermoves,thefringeattachedtohisregaliaswaysasifto simulatethenaturalmovementof tallprairiegrass.Thedanceissaidto representthebalanceoflife.The dancermustperformthesamemove oneithertherightorleft.The dancer’sregaliaiscoveredwithyarn andribbonsthatswayshowinglots

ofcolor.”

Morethan30NativeAmerican craftsandfoodvendorswillbeopen from10a.m.to7p.m.onSaturday andSunday.

Attheendofeachday,whenthe drummersanddancershavegonefor restandrelaxationwithfriends,visitorstotheNanticokePowwowcan goawaywitharmsfilledwithbeautifulcrafts,camerasfilledwithpictures andmemoriesofgrace,color,dance, soundandsmiles.

TheeventtakesplaceatHudson Fields,30045EagleCrestRoad, Milton.

Sponsorswhoarehelpingtomake thisyear’spowwowasuccessincludes:BeebeHealthcare,CarlM. FreemanFoundation,ChuckHall Insurance,CommunityBank, DelawareCoalitionAgainstDomes-

ticViolence,DelawareHistorical& CulturalAffairs,M&TBank,PNC Bank,RoyalFarms,Short’sMarine, SPIPharmaInc.andtheSussex CountyCouncil,alongwithmany othersponsorsofadsforthePowwowBook.TheNanticokeIndian Associationisacceptingfurthercontributionstotheevent.Call(302) 945-3400oremailinfo@nanticokeindians.orgformoreinformation.

Formoreinformationonthepowwow,calltheNanticokeIndianCenterat(302)945-3400,theNanticoke IndianMuseumat(302)945-7022, ore-mailinfo@nanticokeindians.org. Thosewhowishtovolunteertohelp makethisyear’spowwowasuccess canvisitwww.signupgeniusforthe scheduleandpositionsstillneeded.

CoastalPoint•FIlephotos WWIIunesperformsduringapreviouscelebrationofPeriersDay.

Delawaregetting$100Mtoexpandhigh-speedinternetaccess

U.S.Sens.TomCarperandChris Coons,andU.S.Rep.LisaBluntRochester (allD-Del.)recentlycelebratedtheannouncementthatDelawarewillreceive morethan$100millioninfederalfundsto expandaccesstobroadbandinternet.The fundsarepartofthe$42billionBroadbandEquity,Access&Deployment (BEAD)ProgramcreatedaspartofPresidentBiden’sBipartisanInfrastructure LawtoincreaseAmericans’accesstohighspeedinternet,regardlessoflocation.

AspartoftheBEADprogram,theNationalTelecommunications&Information Administration(NTIA)has announcedthatDelawarewillreceive $102.8million.Thefundswillbemade availablefollowingthesubmissionand NTIAapprovalofthestate’sfinalproposal forbroadbandinfrastructureplanning,deploymentandadoption.Thestate’s

BEAD-fundedprogramhasbeenoneof thefirstinthecountrythroughmanyof thefederallyrequiredplanningstepstoadministerthefundsthatwereinitiallyannouncedforDelawarein2022.

Thisweek’sannouncementisbasedon Delaware’s“challengeprocess”fordeterminingservedlocationsrecentlybeingapproved.TheDelawareDepartmentof Technology&Information’s(DTI)State BroadbandOfficeiscurrentlyinthe processofselectingvendorstoinstall broadbandfibertounder-servedlocations aroundthestate,withinstallationpossibly beginningbytheendoftheyear.

“Internetaccessisavitalconnectionto theworld,butnoteveryDelawareanhas access,especiallyinourruralandunderservedcommunities,”said Carper.“ThankstotheBipartisanInfrastructureLaw,whichIhelpedpass

throughCongress,thisinvestmentwillgo alongwaytoexpandhigh-speedinternet accessupanddowntheFirstState,and leveltheplayingfieldforschools,businessesandhomesthathavegonetoolong withoutit.”

“Thepandemicshowedusthataccess toaffordable,reliablebroadbandinternetis anecessityforlearning,working,orparticipatinginsocietytoday,”saidCoons.“Still, toomanyfamiliesupanddownDelaware andacrossthecountrylackeasyaccessto theinternetconnectionstheyneedfor schoolortheirjob.PresidentBiden’shistoricBipartisanInfrastructureLawcontinuestodeliverrealsolutionsforthe everydayproblemsstandinginthewayof equity.”

“In2024,affordableandreliableinternetaccessisn’taluxury—it’sanecessity,” saidBluntRochester,amemberofthe

HouseEnergy&CommerceCommittee. “I’mproudthattheBipartisanInfrastructureLawthatSen.Carper,Sen.Coonsand IchampionedinCongresswillbringmore than$100milliontoexpandinternetaccesstoeverycornerofourstate,nomatter yourZIPcode.I’llcontinuetoadvocatein Congresstoexpandinternetaffordability andaccessibilitysothatDelawareanscan stayconnected.”

“ThankstotheBEADfundingandthe speedwithwhichourstatebroadbandteam atDTIismoving,weplanforDelawarebe thefirststateinthecountrytoconnect everyhomeandbusiness,”saidGov. JohnCarney.“Ithasbeenapriorityforme togetservicetoallthoseareasand Delawareansthatdon’thavetheinternet speedandservicemostofustakefor granted,andwearegettingthere.”

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30396 Anderson Dr #204, Ocean View

Spectacular views! Spacious 2BR/2BA second floor condo offers the best views in Bethany Bay with wonderful views of the water and the Indian River Bridge. Direct waterfront end-unit, fully renovated and with a detached garage. Fresh paint, new LTV plank flooring, stainless appliances and new washer and dryer. Open living/dining area offers extra side windows to enjoy the views plus kitchen with breakfast area. Bethany Bay is an excellent value in today’s market, offering great amenities including golf, pool and boat ramp in a prime location only a short drive to the beach. MLS DESU2062732 $389,900 Call Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

Fox Haven, Frankford

ONE LEVEL LIVING. This beautiful like-new home was built in 2020 as the model home for the single family community of Fox Haven. Enjoy one level living in this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Features include an open floor plan, a covered deck and open patio overlooking the community duck pond, and two car garage with room for plenty of storage. The community is located in a quiet, rural setting just a mile or so from the Freeman Stage and a few more miles to Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island and north Ocean City. MLS DESU2062304 $565,000 Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

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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 Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

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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

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MLS DESU2061308 $265,000 Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

YuppyPuppyisacaninefashionboutiqueandBethanyinstitution

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

JamieIdzihasrunherBethany Beachpetboutiqueformorethan20 years,andeachyearhasoutperformed thelastinsalesandmerchandising. ShestartedworkingatYuppyPuppy rightafterhersenioryearofhigh school,at18—some20yearsago— whenfamilyfriendswereplanningto spendthesummerinBethany.Two yearslater,at20,sheboughtthebusiness.

Thisweek,sheofferedsomeentrepreneurshiptipsandsmall-business recommendationstothosewhomay wishtostartaretailstore.

“Theroadtosuccessisnotlinear,” saidIdzi,addingthatshebelievesin self-determination.“Don’tgiveup, keeppushing,becauseitisworththe fight.Yourtimewillcome.”

ChunkyandJunior,twoEnglish bulldogs,visitedthepetstoreona Saturdaymorninginsearchofsome treats.Theyareloyalcustomersofa boutiquededicatedtodogs—nowin its23rdyearofbusinessoverall— and,ofcourse,theywererewarded.

TheYuppyPuppy,locatedat123 GarfieldParkwayindowntown

ChunkyandJuniorgetsometreatswhilevisitingYuppyPuppyindowntownBethanyBeach.

Bethany,carriesuniqueitems,suchas “coastalcollars”withbeachthemes,a new“collegecollection”ofuniversitybrandedcollarsanddoggyclean-up kits,andpuppytreatsandaccessories. Idzisaidshenowhas80differentcollegesrepresentedattheshop.

“Myparentsgavemealoantobuy theYuppyPuppystore,andwehave grownannuallyeveryyear,”saidIdzi. “Iwasabletopaythembackand boughtthemoutafterafewyears.But Iwouldnotbeheretodaywithout theirfaithinmeatage20or21years old.”

“Thestorereallyfoundme,”she said.“Youneverknowwhenopportunitywillpresentitself.Soyouhaveto leanintotheseopportunities,leanin towhatyoudowellandgrowthat part,insteadofjustexpandinginto somethingnew.Youhavetofocuson yourstrengthasabusiness.

“Dowellwhatyoudo,”Idzisaid wasthebestbusinessadvicesheever received.“Iamconstantlyobserving consumertrendsinfashion,”saidthe one-timeNordstromfashionmerchandiser.“Iliketospotconsumer trends,colorpalettes,whatpeopleare wearing,andthenIcanmakeabetter decisioninthepet-accessorybuying process.”

“It’sanexceptionalplace,”said BobbiStettner-Eaton,whohas workedattheYuppyPuppyfor10 years.“Ithastobecuteandstylishfor Jamietostocktheitem.Ourcoastal collarsarethebiggestsellershere,and thecollegecollectionisnewandinspiredbyourcustomers,whogiveus theiralmamatersoourdesignercan createacollar.”

AfterIdzihiredher,StettnerEatonhasbecomethe“pancakelady” fortheweeklypup-cakesofferingsat thestore.

“PancakeSundaywasoneofmyinnovations,in2004,andthathasbeen everyone’sfavoriteconnectionwith us,”saidIdzi.

Stetnner-Eatonsaid,“IhaveaPhD inpancakes.”

“Julywasourbestmonthever,”said Stettner-Eaton,“Julywasinsanely fabulousforusasabusiness.Itwas becauseofourloyalcustomerscoming backtostock-up.AndthisJulywas thebestFourthofJulyweeverhad,by alot.Itwasgoodforus.”

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary HardimansaidthisFourthofJuly holidaywasthemostcrowdedshehad everwitnessedthetown,withbeachgoersandshoppersliningtheboardwalkandthestorefronts.

Brandedas“BethanyBeach’soriginaldogboutique,”YuppyPuppyis partofthetown’sbusinesscommunity andalsosupportstheBrandywine ASPCAforpetadoptions,asanofficialsponsor.Ajarfulofcashdonationsisonthecounter,andYuppy Puppyhostsregularpetadoptionclinics.

“Weareaboutique,anddogsare ourspecialty,sowewanttogiveback andsponsorthelocalASPCA,”said Stettner-Eaton.“Lastyear,wehad twocutebeagleswhowereadoptedto anewhome.Thenextadoptionevent willbehereinSeptember,becauseit’s alittletoohottobringthepupsoutside.”

“Wehaveapetgroomercoming laterthismonthwhowilldonailsand footcare,withanailtrimand Dremel,”sheadded.Thetrimclinic runsfrom9a.m.tonoononJuly28. “Alotofourcustomersmayhavenot hadtimetogroomtheirpetsbefore vacation,soourcustomersare thrilled.”

Idziaddedthatnoappointmentis neededforthenail-careevent,thatit’s firstcome-firstserved.

“Jamiestartedworkinghereasa youngwoman,andsheisacreative andenergeticperson,”saidStettnerEaton.“So,sheboughtthebusiness andhasgrowniteveryyear.”

“Ihaveagoodeyeforhowtodis-

“Itwasthemostbusinessandenthusiasticdowntownshopperswe haveseen,”shesaidatanearbycoffee shop.Somebusinessesarereporting increasedsalesof5percent,shesaid.

playthings,”Idzisaid.“Ienjoythe merchandisingpartofthebusiness.I trytobuyAmericanandsourceas muchasaIcantoU.S.-basedproducers.MyfavoritesupplierisinMassachusetts,whomakesourleashesand collars—alsoourbestsellers.”

“Wealsobuyourtreatsfromlocal pet-foodcompanies,andwedoalot ofbusinesswithTailBangersin Millsboro,”addedStettner-Easton. “Wealsorecycleagoodamountof theirscraptreatsthatarenotquite perfectforthestores,andwesell theminbagshere.”

“IknewLisaSt.Clairwhenshe wasjustbakingherdoggietreatsin herkitchenathome,”saidIdzi.“Now shehasgonenational,withdelivery truckswaitingoutsidehermanufacturingsite.”

PancakeSunday,withitshomemadepancakesforpetsandadifferent flavoreveryweek,alsohelpsdrive moretrafficandloyalcustomerstothe YuppyPuppy.SodoesBeachBreak Bakrie,whichhashumanbreakfast sandwichesandmuffintreatsnearby.

“She’ssupercool,”saidBethWebb, ownerandmanagerofBeachBreak BakrieofIdzi,whoisherneighborin theretailshoppingplaza.

“And,ofcourse,Jamieisawonderfulmanagerwithwhomtowork,” addedher10-yearveteranpancake chef.

Trioopenstrioofshops

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Acustomerwalkeduptothecounterat 19Dough1—anewbagel,sandwichand coffeeshopinMiddlesexBeach—late onemorningthisweekandaskedthe youngwomenatthecounterabouttheir coffee.

“IsitmorelikeDunkinorStarbucks?” heasked.

Theshop’sjavaisfromRiseUpCoffee Roasters,asmall-batchroasterybasedin Easton,Md.

Thatcustomerisexactlywhothetrioof ownersat19Dough1—whichrecently openedinMiddlesex,alongwithtwoother businesses—hopestobringinasnew fans.BenWang,oneofthethreeowners, saidthathe,alongwithhiswife,Brea Wang,andlongtimefriendGeatonDeCesaris,feelsthesmall-townnatureofthe BethanyBeacharealendsitselftolocally ownedbusinesses,ratherthanchainstores.

Thethreehaveworkedtogetherfor years,theysaid.Infact,theWangshave knowneachother“sincekindergarten,” BreaWangsaid.Allthreegrewupwithina fewmilesofeachotherinsouthernMaryland.

WhentheWangsopenedtheirfirst business,aSandyPonyDonutstruckin Chincoteague,Va.,in2015,DeCesaris joinedasmanager.

Sincethen,theSandyPonyowners openedatruckinBethanyBeach,andlater adrive-throughbrick-and-mortarstorein thesamebuildingthathousestheirnew businesses,whilealsomaintaininga doughnuttruckjustupCoastalHighway andaDeweyBeachlocation.TheWangs alsoownSandyPawz,apetboutiquein BethanyBeach.

GeatonDeCesaris,BreaWangandBenWanghaveopenedatrioofnewbusinesses inMiddlesexBeach.Theyarepicturedin19Dough1,whichofferstake-outbagels, sandwiches,coffeeandmore.

Beacharea—thenewtrioofbusinessesin Middlesexwasborn.19Dough1—whose namecametoBreaWang,shesaid,asshe wasdrivingaroundoneday—referstothe yearBethanyBeachwasfounded,aswell asitsfocusonhouse-madebagelsand sandwiches.

Havingopenedallthreebusinessesin earlyJune,theownerssaidbusinesshas beenpromising.Theychosenottohitthe groundonMemorialDayweekend,Ben Wangsaid,because,“Wewantedtogetit right,”andtheyknewiffirst-timevisitors cameMemorialDayweekendandeverythingwasn’tquitereadyforprimetime, “Theywouldn’tbebackonJuly4th.”

sandwiches,açaibowls,breakfastbowls andavocadotoast.Sandwichesaremade onbagelsortoast,withthecustomer’s choiceofbacon,sausageorscrapple,fried orscrambledeggoreggwhite,andfive typesofcheese.

InadditiontohotoricedRiseUpcoffee,19Dough1offerssmoothieswitha baseofmango,açaiberryorpeanutbutter. Allsmoothiesaresoy-free,dairy-freeand vegan-friendly.

BagsofRiseUpcoffeearealsoavailable forpurchase.Arecentlyaddedbean grinderallowscustomerstogrindtheir RiseUpbeansiftheydesire.

NextdooratHapaSurfCo.,Brea WangshowcasesCocoMoonHawaiichil-

Intheirquesttofillwhattheysawas holesinthemixofbusinesses—particularlyalongthehighwayintheBethany

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At19Dough1,theemphasisisonquality foodandgreatservice,BenWangsaid. Themenuincludeseighttypesofbagels, madein-housebyDeCesaris,aswellas

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

St.AnnbazaarsetforJuly31throughAug.3

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

“Bringyourfamilyandfriends, andenjoyashoppingextravaganza andgreatfood,”organizerssaidthis week.

Threelargebuildings,aswellas tentedareas,willsellnewandgently usedhandpickeditems.Therewillbe linens,jewelry,smallappliances, housewares,kitchenware,Christmas andreligiousitems,books,hand-

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dren’sclothing,muchofwhichismade frombambooand“supersoft,”shesaid. “WhenIhadourfirstson,Ifellinlove withit.”

Thecouplehastwochildren,ages2and “almost5,”shesaid.

“Newbornto8yearsold”isthetarget ageforHapaSurfCo.,shesaid.

Theword“hapa,”shesaid,referstothe Hawaiianwordforpeopleofmixedethnicities,whichdescribestheWangfamily. Herhusbandaddedthathefeelsitdescribesmanyotherfamiliesintheareaas well.

“WeloveHawaii,”shesaid.“Welike thecultureoutthere.It’sveryfamily-oriented.They’rereallyaboutthechildrenin Hawaii.”

BenWangaddedthattheideaofhavingthethreeshopstogetherhonorsthat ideabybeingasafe,child-friendlyenvironment,whichincludesasmallplayarea inHapaSurfCo.,aswellas“alittlelibrary outfrontthatGeatonbuiltforme.”

“Weneverreallythoughtaboutthese things’tilwehadkids,”BenWangsaid, addingthatnowthecoupleunderstands theneedforbusinesseswhereparkingis convenientandserviceisquick.

Thestorehasasmallselectionofdogrelateditemsandtreats,“becauseIlove dogs,”BreaWangsaid,addingthatthey havenoticedthatSouthBethany,inparticular,seemstohaveahighnumberofdog owners.

Thethirdbusinessinthecomplexis SoftSwirl,whichoffersseveralflavorsof soft-serveicecreamandtoppings.Soft Swirlwasalsotheresultoffeelinganeed forsuchabusinessoutsideofdowntown BethanyBeach,BreaWangsaid.

Withtheirexperiencesellinghighquality doughnutsinthefoodtrucks,Ben Wangsaid,“Youkindofhearwhatpeople want,”andthoseconversationsledtothe mixofbusinessesinthegroup’snewest project.

“Wedon’tjumponthingsrightaway —wekindofletthingsplayout,”hesaid. “Andthen,it’skindoflike,‘Let’sgivethe peoplewhattheywant.Let’sdoit,’”he said.

painteditems,toys,bikes,furniture, gardeningitems,outdoorfurniture, toolsandmore.

“Enjoyabreakfromyourshoppingandgrababitetoeattoenjoy inournewoutdoortentedeating area.Servingsausagesubs,barbeque sandwiches,hotdogs,rootbeerfloats andmore,”organizerssaid.

Theeventwillbeacceptingcash andcreditcards.

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

Betweenthethreebusinesses,thegroup employsabout20to25people,BreaWang said.Theplanistohaveallthreebusinessesopenintheoff-season,andshesaid

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

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

Rafflesincludeawickeroutdoor set,aYou-Pick-Itraffleandacustom-designedqueen-sizedQuilt Raffle.Therafflewinnerswillbe drawnonSaturday,Aug.3,atnoon.

theyhopetousetheslowertimestoexperimentabitwithmenusandstoreinventory.Onlineorderingwillbepossiblein thefuture,BenWangsaid.

HollyKiacar/cashraffleticketswill alsobesold,andthatdrawingwillbe heldonLaborDay,Monday,Sept.2, ontheBethanyBeachboardwalk aftertheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral at6p.m.

SponsorsfortheAnnualBazaar includeMelson’sFuneralServices andHollyKia,tonameafew.For moreinformationaboutadvertising andsponsorshipopportunities,contactAlexisSclama,byemail atparishofstannbazaar@gmail.com orbycalling(410)790-7669.

HapaSurfCo.,19Dough1andSoft SwirlarelocatedinMiddlesexBeach(betweenBethanyBeachandSouthBethany) at33230CoastalHighway.

BeebeStructuralHeartTeamcompletesmilestoneprocedure

CoastalPoint•Submitted Beebestaffcelebratethe200thTAVR procedureperformedatthehospital. Pictured,fromleft,are:TomTrobiano, executivedirector,Cardiovascular,Neuroscience,&ClinicalOperations;Annie Villalobos,StructuralHeartcoordinator; Dr.Freih,StructuralHeartmedicaldirector;Dr.Sierzenski,chiefphysicianexecutive;Dr.Marra,CardiacSurgery medicaldirector;Dr.DavidTam,MD, president andCEO;andDr.PaulPeet, MD,presidentoftheMedicalStaff.

andoutoftheheart.

TAVR,availableatBeebesince 2020,isrecognizedasagoodoption formanypatientsdiagnosedwith aorticstenosis—frommildtothe mostseverecases—Beeberepresentativessaid.

BeebeHealthcare’sStructural HeartTeamrecentlyreachedaclinicalmilestoneof200transcatheter aorticvalvereplacement(TAVR) procedures.

TAVRisaminimallyinvasive techniqueforheartvalvereplacementandisperformedusingasmall incision,asopposedtoalarge,open incisionacrossthechest.Usinga thincatheter,interventionalcardiologiststhenrouteandplaceanew aorticvalveinthepatient’sheart. Thenewvalvereplacestheoriginal, diseasedvalve,andiscapableofimmediatelyregulatingbloodflowin

TheMultidisciplinaryStructural HeartTeamisledbyinterventional cardiologistsDrs.MouhanadFeih, MD, andEhtashamQureshi,MD, andcardiacsurgeonsDrs.Steven Marra,MD,TedStephenson,MD, whotheysaidarecommittedtoprovidingtop-qualityheartcareinSussexCounty.AnnieVillalobos,MSN, APRN,AGCNS-BC,leadscoordinationoftheStructuralHeartTeam, andTracyBelcher,BSN,RN,NEBC,CC RP,servesasdirectorofoperationsforthecardiovascular services.

Theheartteamiscelebrating morethanjustthenumberofprocedures—qualityofcareprovidedfor patientsisattheforefront,theysaid. “Beebe’steamhasa0percentstroke ratepost-procedureinthelastyear, placingusinthetop10percentnationally,anda0percentall-cause readmissionrate,significantlylower thanitspeers,”theynoted.

29849 Sawmill Dr, Dagsboro

This Bay Colony custom-built home offers unique features including a three-car garage, a bonus room the entire length of the 3 car garage, a half bath in the garage, three BRs, two full baths, and two half baths. Outdoor pool area, complete with a diving board, sliding board, & fenced-in for safety. A 10x12 lap/exercise pool designed for year-round use surrounded by windows to allow natural light. Also includes a full basement w/ a man cave, multiple storage areas, a bar, & a separate workshop w/ outside access.

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Beachwood Ct #E22, Frankford

Fully furnished, two-story villa in the Bethany Meadows. Just 3 miles from Bethany Beach, offering low-maintenance living close to the shore. Recent updates include new vinyl flooring on the main level, a new heat pump, & a new water heater. Features enclosed porch, finished w/ heat & AC & hardscaped rear yard is designed for easy maintenance & additional entertainment space. Bethany Meadows offers amenities like a community center, outdoor pool, tennis courts, & a fitness trail, enhancing your lifestyle

$329,000 (DESU2063964)

34054

Beaufort Ln, Dagsboro

Enjoy year-round unobstructed water views from this beautiful home located on a premium lot in Seagrass Plantation. Features include 2-story sunroom, stunning wood floors, a gas fireplace, an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar. Embrace coastal living with amenities and lifestyle including a community clubhouse, pool, gym, pickleball/tennis courts, gazebo, pier for fishing and crabbing, and beach with water walking access, all included in the low monthly association fee.

$849,900 (DESU2062536)

NEW CONSTRUCTION - AVAILABLE NOW

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

$394,000 (DESU2054832)

34980 E Sherwood Dr, Frankford

Town of Ocean View

Friday, August 2nd

in Beautiful John West Park 32 West Avenue

Featuring the 51st Anniversary Showing of American Graffiti (we were rained out last year)

Activities Begin at 7pm Movie at 8:30pm

Including Live 50’s Music by Double Agent & a Classic Car Show with People’s Choice Awards (vehicles can be added until July 30th)

Plus –Ocean View Restaurant Food Sales

Visit www.OceanViewDe.Gov for updated information

OutdoorFineArt&Fine CraftShownears

TheRehobothArtLeague’ssignaturesummerevent,theAnnualOutdoorFineArt&FineCraftShow, returnstoHenlopenAcresforthefirst twoweekendsinAugust.Nowinits 51styear,theeventprovidestheopportunityformorethan125artistsandartisansfromaroundthecountryto displayandselltheirfineartandfine craftsamidsttheRehobothArt League’s3.5-acrewoodedcampus, blocksfromdowntownRehobothin coastalDelaware.

This year,theeventwillbeheldAug. 3-4andAug.10-11,from10a.m.to5 p.m.onSaturdaysand10a.m.to4p.m. onSundays.

Theoutdoorshow—whichisunderwrittenbyJackLingo,Realtor—is ajuriedevent,andmanyoftheartists activelyenjoydemonstratingtheircreativityeachdayduringtheshow.Asalways,manylocalandregionalartists willbeoncampuswiththeirartworkon displayinavarietyofmediums,includingoilandacrylicpainting,pastelpainting,finejewelry,wood,metal, photography,ceramics,mixedmedia andmore.

Theshowisfullofactivitiesand thingstosee,includingfood,livemusic, artistdemonstrations,galleryexhibits, thegardens,thehistoricPeterMarsh HomesteadandaDogfishHeadBeer Garden.

“ThesupportofourcommunityallowsthisRehobothBeachtraditionto continue,”organizerssaid,“astheefforts ofmorethan100volunteersareessentialtopulloffthistwo-weekendevent.” Visitorsarealsowelcometoenjoy the currentshowstheartleaguehason display,includingthe86thAnnual Members’FineArtExhibition,W.A.S. Hatch’ssoloshow“Dreamscapes”and twouniqueshowcasesofpiecesfrom theRALPermanentFineArtCollection.Asalways,theHomesteaddocents willbeholdinganonlineauctionofartworkdonatedbytheOutdoorShow artistsasafundraiserforpreservation projectsinRAL’shistoricbuildings. RALprovidescomplimentarytransportationtotheeventwithJollyTrolley shuttles,whichstopatRehobothBeach ElementarySchool.

Aspertradition,patronsatthisyear’s OutdoorFineArt&FineCraftShow willhaveanopportunitytowinaoneof-a-kindpieceofartworkthatwasdonatedbyRickPhillips.Thewinning ticketswillbepulledat4p.m.onAugust11.

Thereisaweekendentryfeeof$5for adults.Thereisnochargeforchildren youngerthan12.Ticketscanbepurchasedbycashorcreditcardatthegate. For additionalinformationaboutthis event,theartleague,itsclasses,memberships,eventsandexhibitions,visit thewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.org orcall(302)227-8408.

Millvillemanfindshelpinwatertherapy

ByRachelSwickMavity AquacarePhysicalTherapy

WhenTomCosentinoofMillville wasdiagnosedwithParkinson’snine yearsago,hewasdeterminedtostayas activeaspossibleforaslongaspossible.

CosentinowaslivinginHoward County,Md.,atthetime.Hewasworkinginahigh-powered,high-stressexecutiveposition.

“Asmydiseasehasprogressed,Ihave noticedmoremuscleachesandpain.I wasnoticingIwasreallystiff.Iwasn’t reallymoving,Iwasjustlumbering,” Cosentino said.

Aboutthreeyearsago,Cosentino hadretired,buthiswifewasstillworkingasateacherinMaryland.

“Shewantedtomoveclosertothe water,andwefoundourhouseinBay Forest.Itreallychangedmylife,” Cosentinosaid.

Hemetagroupofpickleballplayers, foundtrailstoridehisbikeonand startedfeelingbetter.Hiswifewould comeoutonweekends,andtogether theystartedexploringtheareaandgettinginvolved.

“Iaddedyogaandwasplayingpickleballseveraltimesaweek,andIwas startingtofeelbetter,butIwantedto domore,”Cosentinosaid.

HereachedouttotheDavisPhinney Foundation,agroupheisamemberof, tofindoutwhatothersrecommend.

“Thereareabunchofphysicaltherapistsinthegroup,andtheyallsuggested findinganLSVTBIGprogramnear me,”Cosentinosaid.“Iwasexcitedto learnthatAquacareprovidesthispowerfulprogramrighthereinMillville.”

CosentinometwithDonnaTemple, aphysicaltherapistwithmorethan30 yearsofexperienceinthefield,includingasacertifiedprovideroftheLSVT

BIGprogramforthosewithParkinson’s.

“ThefirsttimeImetwithDonna,I sortofinterviewedher.Ineededto makesureshewouldbehonestwith me,”Cosentinosaid.“I’malwaysevolvingasahumanbeing,soIneedtobe committed,butIneedmytherapistto becommittedalso.That’showIlearned thatIcanbemyselfandjokearound withDonna.And,thatishowIlearned howLSVTcanhelpme.”

TheLSVTBIGprogramincludes one-hoursessions,fourtimesaweekfor fourweeks.Participantsdosessionsat Aquacareandthenalsoathome.

“WhenIfirstmeetwithsomeone,I havethemfilloutasurveytolearnwhat theirgoalsare,”Templesaid.“Asyou know,thereisnocureforParkinson’s. However,moreandmorepeoplearelivinglonger,healthier,activelivesbecause ofwhatweknowaboutthedisease now.”

Cosentinoagreed.Hehasspent hoursresearching,engaginginsupport and researchgroups,andinteracting withParkinson’sexpertsacrossthe world.Healsohelpsrunapodcast aboutlivingwithParkinson’s,called “ParkRightHere.”Heco-hoststhe podcastwithKatrinaRochon.They oftenbringonexpertguestsandothers whoarelivingwithParkinson’s.

“ThemorewelearnaboutParkinson’s,themoreitshowsthatexercise, movingallthetime,andahealthydiet orMediterraneandiet…thosearethe wayspeopleareabletoslowtheprogression,”Cosentinosaid.“Forme,I focusoncontinuingtoplaypickleball.I trytoliveBIG.”

“LivingBIG”issomethingpeople willoftenhearthosewithParkinson’s say.Usingthebigmovementstheylearn duringtheLSVTBIGprogram,they

areabletoengage inpurposeful movement.The bigmovementsreengagemuscles, helpingpeople continuetobeactive,insteadoflosingthosemuscles toprogressionof Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’sdiseasemakespeople movesmalland thinksmallmovementsarenormal.Theyoften don’tknowthey aremovingsmall orslow.TheLSVTprogramrecalibratesthebraintoknowandusebigger movements.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted TomCosentinomeetswithDonnaTemple,PT.

oneinmygroups,goseeaphysical therapistandtrytheLSVTprogram.It works.”

“Tomwantstocontinueplaying pickleballandLSVTBIGcanhelphim withthat,”Templesaid.“ThisLSVT programallowspeopletotakecontrolof theirlives.Itgivesthemempowerment.”

Cosentinosaid,“Iwasinsales,soit isallaboutgettingtheattention.With theLSVTprogram,IamnoticingIam less stiff,lessrigid.Icanstillgetouton thepickleballcourt.Iliketodotheresearchandspreadtheword.Itellevery-

Aquacare–Millvilleislocatedat 38069TownCenterDrive,#15,Millville.Tomakeanappointmentorto scheduleafreeconsultation,call(302) 539-3110orgotowww.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com.Aquacarecanalsoprovidein-homephysicaltherapy.Learn moreaboutAquacarePTPLUSor scheduleanappointmentbycalling (443)359-0562orgoonlineto www.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/ptplus.

Calendar

July25

FreeButterfliesClass— Learnaboutthe life-cycleofbutterfliesandtheirhabitatat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom9:30to 10:30a.m.Gointothegardenswitha trainedvolunteerteachertoobservebutterfliesandrecordyourobservations.This isafamilyfriendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Reservationsmadebygoingto http://http://www.de lawaregardens.org/eve nts.

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@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagr am@frankfordlibrary. PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryan dInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

AdultGames— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupofpatronstoplay gamesinourCommunityRoomeveryThursdayat1p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble, andcardgames!Call302-732-9351orvisit themonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Anime/MangaClub— Comehangoutand readsomeManga,watchsomeAnimeand chillatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. We’veex pandedourmangasection!Comein andcheckoutthenewvolumes!Registration NotRequired.Ages12-plus.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Bicycl eSafetyCheckpoint— TheBethany BeachPoliceDepartmentishostingabicycle safetycheckpointatS.PennsylvaniaAvenue andWellingtonParkwayfrom8to11a.m. Policewillbeonsitewithbike-lightinstallation,educat ionandmaterialforlocaltrailriding.DelDOTandtheirBikeSafetyOutreach willalsobeinattendance.

July26

FreeSummerMeadowTour— Join StephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutive DirectorforaspecialPietOudolfMeadow guidedtouratDelawareBotanicGardens from11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.Observe over70,000nativeperennialplantsand grasses.Membersareadmittedfreeand non-memberspaya$15admissionfee. Children16andunderareadmittedfree, whenaccompani edbyanadult.Reservationsmadebygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

FridayFlicks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonFridaysforamoviematinee. Movieswillstartat1p.m.andwillbea mixofadults,children,andfamilymovies. Visitusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. 7/26-Wonka–Armedwithnothingbuta hatfulofdreams,youngchocolatierWilly Wonkamanag estochangetheworld,one delectablebiteatatime.RatedPG,runs 1h57m.

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafree craftkittomakebackgammonboardgame (allmaterialsandplayinginstructionsincluded.)Free,availablewhilesupplieslast. Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves.South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July27

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

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillbehostingtheirsummerbakesaleintheWesleyHallnextto MillvilleUnitedMethodistChurchfrom8to 10:30-isha.m.Thesalewillfeaturehomemadecakes ,pies,cookiesandsweet treats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocal missionprojects.

July29

ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall themat(302)732-9351.

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpe rmitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

TomCrowltheVe ntriloquist— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOUR LIBRARYpresentsTomtheVentriloquistat 11a.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

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

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

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

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Form oreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302)

858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org. LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsfored ucationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

Drop-Ins

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

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

meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNav igators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/ Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

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

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

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

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus,

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

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

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpub licareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

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

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

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

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.inRoom#205inthe Churchbuild-

ing.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.Form oreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat OceanView’sBigFishGrillat5 p.m.There willbenomeetinginJuly.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830,orvisit

https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebook pageathttps://deldems38.org. SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat6:30 p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationon monthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdates andmeeting updatescanbefoundatsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

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

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe

SeeEVENTSpage58

thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanView PresbyterianChurch. 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,andallare welcome.Organizersdecribed theclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302)

519-2984.

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean View CHEERCenterat1p.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 UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehosting acruise-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@gmail.com.

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

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

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome. Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof Swee tAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuP ontBoulevard,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 groupsof10-15maycall(302) 539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.The museumisnothandicap-accessible.For moreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areon display,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.

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

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SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat11:45amonJuly22and isavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

BoardGamesforAges10-17— Takea beachbreakandplayboardgamesincool airconditioningatSouthCoastalLibraryat 1p.m.Bringyourfriendsandmakenew ones!Tonsofgamesavailable(including n ewones),butfeelfreetobringyourfavoriteifyouwish.Free,lightsnacksand gamesprovided.Forages10-17.RegistrationRecommended,butwalk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.Registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

July30

Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&Dragons

atFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Noexperiencenecessary.Thiswillbeasix-week longClass/Campaignforages7-16.Noadult participantswillbeacceptedatthistime.For moreinformationonouryear-roundD&D programming,pleasecontacttheprogram's coordinator,PhilipHartmeyeratphilip.hartmeyer@lib.de.us.Call(302)732-9351or visitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ReptileWonders— ReptileWonderspresentsahands-on,interactive,andinterpretiveprogramfeaturingexoticspeciesof reptiles,includinggianttortoises,monitor lizards,andpythonsat2p.m.Thisisa familyeventforallages.Hostedbythe SouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://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,b utpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351

orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknittingandcrochetingintheevening! Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryan dInstagram@frankfordlibrary. RyantheBugMan— TheFrankfordPublic LibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARYpresents RyantheBugManat10a.m.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

HarryPotterTrivia— CelebrateHarryPotter'sBirthdaybyplayingHarryPotterTeam Trivia—withprizesforwinningteam members!GamestakeplaceatTheMill villeBoardwalk(35287AtlanticAve,Millville,DE19967)at2p.m.Prizes generouslydiscountedbyTheMillville BoardwalkandpaidforbytheFriendsof theSouthCoastalLibrary.Ages9–11(parent/guardianmustbepresent)

SpeakerSeries— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywillhostadiscussionofTraditional vsModernvsArtquiltsat5:30p.m.This weekwewillfocusonModernQuilts.The ModernQuilterpresenterwilldiscussthe newModernQuiltmovement,whatsomeof itscharacteristicsareandtherewillbelots ofshowandtell.Wednesday,July31: ModernQuilts,Wednesday,August7:Art Quilts.Registrationisrequired.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Frank-

fordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August1

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyli teracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek w e’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenMovieNight— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublic Libraryat4:30p.m.onour4ktheaterset-

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up.ThemovieisGhostbusters:FrozenEmpire.ForAges12andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizzaorder.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall (302)732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

CraftsforAges10-17— Getoutofthehot sunandchooseonecraftprojecttomake fromavarietyofoptionsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided. Forages10-17.RegistrationReco mmended, butwalk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,forafree,one-hour VinyasaYogaclassatSouthCoastalLibrary at5:30p.m.Thisclassismoderately-paced withmorechallengingposesthanGentle FlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,and prom oteflexibilityandcirculationthroughout thebody.Deeprelaxationandstressrelease alsoincluded.Pleasebringayogamatand foamblocks.Registrationopensat5:30p.m. onJuly25andisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

August1-2

PeachFestival— PeachFestival2024willbe

heldatSt.Peter’sLutheranChurchinOcean City,Md.OnThursday,Aug.1,from9a.m.to 3p.m.,therewillbeafleamarket,vendortables,silentauction,freeface-painting,free gamesandprizesforkids,abookandmedia room,healthfair,burgers,hotdogs,abake tableand,ofcourse,peaches—inbushels, bags,icecreamandsmoothies.OnSunday, Aug.2,thefleamarketwillrunfrom9a.m. to1p.m.

August1-10

TeenArtShow— SouthCoastalLibrarywill bedisplayingstunning2Dand3Dartworkas partoftheLibrary’s2024TeenArtShow. SummerReadingChallenge— South CoastalLibraryisinvitingallagestoearn prizesbyparticipatinginitsSummerReading Challenge.Read10hoursbyAug.10.Sign upatsussexcountyde.beanstack.org.Paper readinglogsarealsoavailable,butthose whocompleteonlineareeligibleforraffles withprizesvaluedat$50each.

August1-31

PokemonScavengerHunt— South CoastalLibraryishostingaPokemonScavengerHunt,whereparticipantssearchthe librarywiththechanceofearningaprize. Noregistrationisrequired.Pickupyour Pokedexatthecirculationdesktostart.

August2

BookClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at1p.m.foraninformalbookdiscussion. OurAdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirst Fridayofthemonthtodiscussafiction, nonfiction,orclassictitle.Copiesofnext

month’sbookwillbeattheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Call(302)732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupacraftkittoassembleand decorateaphotocube.Free,available throughAug.8whilesupplieslast.Youth mustpickupkitsthemselves.South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Cha-ChaDanceClass,Part1— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafu n andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoasgtalLibraryat10a.m..Each 90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthepreviousone,soitisbesttoattendallthree datesifpossible:Aug.2,6and9.Bring yourdancepartner,orwewilldoourbest topairwithyouanothersinglepatronat theclass.Wearleather-soledshoes.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.Hos tedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

August3

Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? Comejoin theDelawareAnimeSociety! NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryinFrankfordonthefirstSaturdayof everymonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m. Foundedin2004,DelawareAnimeSociety isafreetojoinanimeandgamingclub w/chaptersinWilmington/NewCastle, Dover,andFrankford,DEandPhillyArea, PA.Ages13-plus.Ourgoalsarepubliceducation,Asiancultureappreciation,and fosteringfriendships.Freemonthlymeetings,events,annualmini-conventions, char ityfundraisingandmore!Followthem onsocialmedia:@delawareanimesociety. Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August5

ChixWithStix— JoinJuliaatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.fortheirnext monthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knitting andneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Seewhatothersaremakingandget inspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free , registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall themat(302)732-9351.

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavil ion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting!Alllevelsarewelcometo

attend.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.u s.Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

August6

Women’sBibleStudy— CCDelaware Coast,at48N.MainStreetinSelbyville,is hostingaWomen’sBibleStudyat9:30 a.m.onTuesdays,fromJuly9throughAug. 13.ThetopicisForgiveness:Breakingthe PowerofthePast.Thereisnohomework, andchildcareisprovided. Cha-ChaDanceClass,Part2— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoasgtalLibraryat10a.m..Each 90-minute classwillbuildoff-ofthepreviousone,soitisbesttoattendallthree datesifpossible:Aug.2,6and9.Bring yourdancepartner,orwewilldoourbest topairwithyouanothersinglepatronat theclass.Wearleather-soledshoes.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal

Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

EscapeRoom— Grab yourfamilyand friendsandtrySouthCoastalLibrary’s camping-themedescaperoomfrom1to 4:30p.m.!Youonlyhave20minutesto solveit!Forages8-Adult.Free,registrationrequired.Visitthelibraryorcall(302) 858-5518toregisterforatimeslot. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us CarlostheJuggler— TheFrankfordPublic LibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRAR Ypresents CarlostheJugglerat11a.m.Thisprogram isheldattheFrankfordFireHall.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Dungeons&Dragons— Comelearnhowto playthefiftheditionofDungeons&Dragons atFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Noexperiencenecessary.Thiswillbeasix-week longClass/Campaignforages7-16.Noadult participantswillbeacceptedatth istime.For

moreinformationonouryear-roundD&D programming,pleasecontacttheprogram's coordinator,PhilipHartmeyeratphilip.hartmeyer@lib.de.us.Call(302)732-9351or visitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

PAWSforPeople— Readaloudtoafurry, friendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspirea loveofreadingatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 4p.m.OfferedbyPAWSforPeople.Regist rationrequired.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.PAWSiscurrentlyheldatthe library.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August7

DemsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemonthlymeetingwillbeheldatBigFishGrillinOcean Viewat5p.m.Thisisa“Dutch-treat”dinner,followedbyaspeakerandabusiness meeting.

TunesforTa ils— Thefirstfundraising eventfortheSouthCoastalDEDogPark FoundationwillbeheldattheSmokeyHolloweventvenueinSelbyvillefrom5to9 p.m.Therewillbeaneveningoflivemusic byTheMarshallMorlockBand,withfood trucksandbeerandwineavailableforpurchase.Entrybydonation(withasuggested minimumof$25perperson.Seatingis limited,andinterestedpartiesshouldRSVP byAug.1.Formoreinformation,visitscdedogpark.orgorsendanemailtosouthcoastaldelawaredogpark@gmail.com.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions!This eventwillbeheldattheMillvilleBoardwalk at10:30a.m.Free,registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usParents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

EscapeRoom— Grabyourfamilyand friendsandtrySouthCoastalLibrary’s camping-themedescaperoomfrom1to 6:30:30p.m.!Youonlyhave20minutesto solveit!Forages8-Adult.Free,registrationrequired.Visitthelibraryorcall(302) 858-5518toregisterforatimeslot. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythrou ghoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknittingandcrochetingintheevening! Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.li b.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. SpeakerSeries— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywillhostadiscussionofTraditionalvs ModernvsArtquiltsat5:30p.m.This weekwewillfocusonArtQuilts.Registrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find

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usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

PicturesCometoLife— TheFrankford PublicLibrarysummerreadingprogram ADVENTUREBEGINSATYOURLIBRARY presentsJeffHopkins,anartistwhowill tellanddrawstoriesforpeopleofallages at3:30p.m.Thisprogramisheldatthelibrary.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

August8

RivenbankMinistries— RivenbankMinistrieswillperformatSt.MatthewsBythe Seaat8:30and10:45a.m.,andat7p.m. Thereisnocharge,butaloveofferingwill bereceived.

Bicycl eSafetyCheckpoint— TheBethany BeachPoliceDepartmentishostingabicycle safetycheckpointatS.PennsylvaniaAvenue andWellingtonParkwayfrom8to11a.m. Policewillbeonsitewithbike-lightinstallation,educationandmaterialforlocaltrailriding.DelDOTandtheirBikeSafetyOutreach wil lalsobeinattendance.

CookingBytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouth CoastalLibrarywillchoosearecipefrom thesamecookbookandthenmakeand bringinthedishtosharewiththegroup. Theymeetat1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipesand howtoimprovethem,aswellasthebook itself.Thisclubisagreatwayforyouto

meetmembersofyourcommunityandtry newfoods!(BringTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.)Thism onth,wewillbecooking fromBarefootinParis:EasyFrenchFood YouCanMakeatHomebyInaGarten. Copiesofthebookwillbeavailablefor checkoutatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Areferencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesare available.Free,forages18-plus,register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

One-on-OneGenealogyAssis tance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehowtoget started?NancyN.willwalkyouthroughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com,andgiveyou personalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S. databasesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Free,90-minutesession.Registrationopens at2p.m.onJuly25at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

YinYangYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstru ctor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.forafreeonehouryinyangyogaclassthatcombinesactivemovementsandpostureswithlonger heldpassivestretchestoenergizethebody andfocusthemindwhilealsocreatinga senseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(Not thesameasGentleFlowYoga.)Pleasebring ayogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Registrationopensat5:30p.m. onAug.1athttps://southcoastal.lib. de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal

Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Reg istrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PassporttoFun— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forauniquestory-timethat goesalongwithoursummerreadingtheme: AdventureBeginsatYourLibrary.Eachweek we’lllearnaboutanewcountryandtheirculture.Ages5-10Thursdaysat1p.m.StorytimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibr ary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August9

FamilyFunNight— OceanViewChurchof ChristishostingafreeFamilyFunNighton thesecondFridayofeachmonththissummer,from6to8p.m.Therewillbefood, gamesforkidsandparents,prizesandmore.

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupacraftkittoassembleand decorateaphotocube.Free,available throughAug.8whilesupplieslast.Youth mustpickupkitsthemselves. South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Cha-ChaDanceClass,Part3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoasgtalLibraryat10a.m..Each 90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthepreviousone,soitisbesttoattendallthree datesifpossible:Aug.2,6and9.Bring yourdancepartner,orwewilldoourbest topairwithyouanothersinglepatronat theclass.Wearleather-soledshoes.Registrati onisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

ChillOutMatineeforAges10-17— Enjoy afreeadventuremovieonSouthCoastal Library’sbigscreenat1p.m.withfreeice creamorItalianice.Callorvisitthelibrary formovietitle.Forages1–17,Registrationrecommendedat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

August10

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough

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RehobothBeachlibrarygetsapprovalforrenovations

OnJuly10,atRehobothElementarySchool,theRehobothBeach PublicLibrary(RBPL)TaskForce madearecommendationonafinal renovationdesigntogobeforethe RBPLBoardofTrustees.

AftermeetingonJune5, theTaskForcereconvenedto reviewadditionaloptionsfor renovationthatwouldprovide therecommendedprograms andservicestheysubmittedto theTrusteesinOctober2023. Thoseincludedmeetingspace, privatestudyareas,comfortableseating,high-speedinternetandhotspots,currentand rotatingcollections,aswellas anupdatedandcurrentperiodicalsselection.

Thosewereinadditionto theservicesalreadyofferedby thelibrary.

TherecommendationscompletePhase1oftheiroutlined dutiesandpurposeasitrelates totheoverallprojectofrenovatingthedowntownlibrary.

KayWheatley,presidentof theBoardofTrustees,commendedtheLibraryTaskForce foritsinsightregardingthe upcomingrenovations.

“Thetime,attention,and constructivefeedbackofthe TaskForcehasbeenextremely valuableindetermininghow therenovateddowntownlibraryshouldmeettheneedsof ouryear-roundresidents,while alsowelcomingourseasonal visitors,”Wheatleysaid.“We lookforwardtothenextphases ofthisproject.”

Withtheever-increasing populationofthelibrary’sservicearea,therenovationwill bringthebuildinguptocurrentconstructioncodesand addresssomeconcerns,suchas theelectricalsystem,Wi-Fi connectivityandHVAC.Additionally,theTaskForcehas providedthetrusteeswith feedbackfromadiversified communitylookingtoenhance andupgradetheirmeeting, study,remotework,learning andsocialactivityneeds.The recommendedredesignwill allowforfeaturesthataredesignedtoenhancevisitors’experiences.

Inthecomingmonths,the RBPLTrusteeswillbebusy withtheacquisitionofaconstruction-manager-at-riskto movetheprojectfromconcept toreality.

Duringthattime,thepublic willhavetheopportunityto viewthefinalconceptualdrawings,andonceaconstruction

firmhasbeensuccessfullyvettedand approved,constructionwillbegin.

“Inthenextseveralweeks,welook forwardtoprovidinganupdatetoour communityastowhereweareinthe processofretainingaconstruction manager,aswellasanyupdatesthat relatetotheconstructionphaseofthe project,”saidAt-LargeBoardMemberDaveEason.

ItisthehopeoftheRBPL Trusteesthatthebuildingwillbeable

toremainopenduringrenovationand continuetoprovidetheservicesand programmingthatthecommunityis accustomedto.

Formoreinformation,visit www.rehoboth.lib.de.us.

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

SODELOPerforms— TheSouthern DelawareOrchestra(SODELO)willperform “OutofThisWorld”atMariner’sBethel GlobalMethodistChurchat3p.m.Tickets areavailableinadvanceonlineatsodelomusic.org.Thoselookingformoreinformat ion,orwhoareinterestedinsupporting theorchestra,mayclickthe“Support”buttonontheirsite,orbyemailingthemat southerndelawareorchestra@gmail.com.

SafeBoatingCourse— TheU.S.Coast GuardAuxiliary,Flotilla12-09,ispartneringwithDNRECtoprovideaneight-hour basicboatingsafetycourseattheEvans ParkCommunityCenterinMillville.Registrationstartsat7:30a.m.,andthecourse andtestgofrom8a.m.to4p.m.Thecost is$20perperson.Topr e-register,email RoyZimmermanat rzimmyuscgaux@gmail.com.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

August12

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogeton to theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onAug.5andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinusatthelibraryf oramovie nightsogooditshouldbecriminalat SouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.!Each moviescreeningwillfeatureamoviebased onatruecrimeorwillbeatruecrimedocumentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,for ages18-plus.Registration&filmtitleare availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

ZumbaClass— Frankfor dPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall

themat(302)732-9351. StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

August13

BoardGamesforAges10-17— Takea beachbreakandplayboardgamesincool airconditioningwithlightsnacksatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Bringyourfriends andmakenewones!Tonsofgamesavailable(includingnewones),butfeelfreeto bringyourfavoriteifyouwish.Forages 10-17.RegistrationRecommendedat www.southc oastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesandmay bringtheirownbookiftheywish.Ages5plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,D E19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us NativeAmericanStorytime— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarysummerreadingprogramADVENTUREBEGINSATYOUR LIBRARYpresentsNativeAmericanStorytimewithRaggieat11a.m.Thisprogram isheldattheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August14

HealthScreenings— LifeLineScreeningis offeringaffordablehealthscreeningsat DagsboroChurchofChrist.Screeningscan checkforthelevelofplaqueinyourarteries,andtheriskitposes;HDLandLDL cholesterollevels;diabetesrisk;kidney andthyroidfunctionandmore.Freeparkingisalsoavailable.Specialpackagepricingstartsat$159,butconsultantswillbe onhandtofindtherightpackageforyou. Pre-registrationisrequired,andavailable atlifelinescreening.comorbycalling(877) 237-1287.

PirateStoryTime— MarcosthePirate fromtheLewesHistoricalSoc ietywillbe readingNoPiratesAllowedSaysLibrary LouandalsosharingfunfactsaboutpiratesthatvisitedDelawareatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Forchildren

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“Joyful”wasthewordusedtodescribeherbythosewhowerewith herassheletgoofthatfragile stringthatholdsushere.Throughoutherlife,loveoffamilywasher NorthStar,herreligionwasher guidingprinciple,musicandsinging wereherbliss.

ShewasaPatriciaStevensmodel, andalsoamemberoftheBaltimore CivicOpera,contributingherstrong andbeautifulsopranovoicetothat musicalcompany.Fromthetime Kellywasateenager,sheroutinely sangforweddingsandotherchurch activities,bothatherownparish andatotherparishesthroughoutthe Baltimorearea.

Kellyworkedfor,andretired from,theC&PTelephoneCompany,whereshebeganasanoperatorandlatertransitionedtothe officestaffatthecompany’sHunt Valley,Md.,location.Pr iortoretiring,sherelocatedtoMaryland’s EasternShoretoahomein Stevensville,Md.,andthatwasher commuteforsometime— StevensvilletoHuntValley.After herretirement,shemovedtoher homeinBethanyMeadowsin BethanyBeach,Del.Thathomewas herdelight,andshefilleditwith musicandherownpersonal“joyof cooking,”anditbecamealovingand welcomingenvironmentforallwho entered.

ShewasalsoavaluedanddevotedmemberofherchurchcommunityofSt.Ann’sinBethany Beach,involvingherselfindaily Mass,theBakeShopforthechurch bazaar,Sodality,thePrayerGroup and,aboveall,herbelovedAdult Choir.Generousofspirit,Kelly oftenrelatedthatshehad“made someeggplantrollatini”orsome otherItalianrecipe,andwastaking somewithhertoonechurchactivity oranothertoshare.

GrowingupinBaltimoreinsuch alargefamilybroughtwithitmany shared,treasuredtimes,andKelly cherishedherfamilymostofall. Hardlyabirthdayorholidaycould gobywithoutoneofthefamilygettingacardtoeithercelebratean eventorsendwell-wishesforaholiday.Allcardsweresigned,“God’s LoveandMine,AuntDoris.”

“Doris,too,isandhasbeenindeedtherecipientofGod’sloveand weknowshewaswelcomedintoHis home.”

Kellyissurvivedbyahostof niecesandnephews—particularly hergodchildren,GracePorpora KennedyandThomas“Pete”Liberto.

AviewingforKellywastotake placeWednesday,July24,2024, from2to4p.m.and6-8p.m.atthe OceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.AMassof ChristianBurialwilltakeplaceon Thursday,July25,2024,at11a.m. attheChurchofSt.Ann,691 GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach, Del.IntermentwillfollowatGate ofHeavenCemeteryinDagsboro, Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedadonationbemadeinher nametothecharityofthegiver’s choice.Condolencesmaybesent onlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

NormaLeeLynch,90

NormaLeeLynch,90,passed awaypeacefullyonJuly18,2024,at herhomeinMillsboro,Del.Shewas bornonMarch25,1934,inSalisbury,Md.,tothelateReubenMarvelandCleviaMarvel(Wells).

Beforeembarkingonherjourney asabelovedmotherandgrandmother,Ly nchledafulfillingcareer. HerearlydayswerespentatNCRin Millsboro,whereshedevelopeda strongworkethicuntilitsclosing. ShethentransitionedtoMountaire Poultryfor20years,beforeretiring todedicatemoretimetoherfamily.

Shewholeheartedlyembracedlife inMt.HermanandlaterinGumboro,Del.,aftermarryingthelate Paul“Pete”Ly nch.Anavidcookand baker,Lynch’sbrownieswerelegendaryamongthosewhoknewher. Shenurturedhersharpmindwith crosswordandwordsearchpuzzles, andenjoyedthesimplepleasuresof attendingauctionsandyardsales. Aboveall,Lynch’sfavoriterolewas engaginginthelivesofherchildren andgrandchildrenandlovingher “Sweetie.”

Inadditiontoherparentsandher

husband,Ly nchwasprecededin deathbyhersistersNancyGordy andGloriaDonohue.Sheissurvived bysixchildren,MichaelLynch(and Donna),LarryLynch(andNorma), JosephLynch(andGingerBradshaw),BonnieMason(andKenny), RobinMorris(andTerry)andReina Lynch;grandchildrenMelissa Wilkins(andBrandon),LoriAnn Lynch,LorenLynch,AlyssaLynch, JosephLynch(andElizabeth), JoshuaLynch(andCourtneyHastings),JacobMason(andFaith), ShawnBradshaw,JasonBradshaw, ZacharyMorris(andMorgan),Jessica(andEvan),LeighannHart(and Brant);great-grandchildrenPierson, Addison,Layton,BraydenMiller, MarlinGraceHart,WillieBetts, RandyBetts,OliviaDrummond,ArianaandLeighannaLy nch,Cora, Cillian,AshtonandBowynRay;a great-great-grandchild,Paisley Betts;andstep-grandchildrenTracy, JimmieandShawn.

AfuneralserviceforLynchwas tobeheldatWatsonFuneralHome inMillsboro,Del.,onTuesday,July 23,2024.Herlifememorialwebpage isatwww.watsonfh.com.

PeggyDeanRichards,79

PeggyDeanRichards,79,peacefullypassedawayonJuly21,2024, inLewes,Del.,just10daysshyof her80thbirthday.BornonJuly31, 1944,inWashington,D.C.,tothe lateCoraEvelynSimmons(Jones) andLumuelPeterSimmons, Richards’lifewasonemarkedby dedication,vibrancyandanenduring loveforherfamily.

Richards’commitmenttoserving otherswasevidentinherlongand distinguishedcareerwiththeDepartmentofDefenseNavalResearch Laboratory.Sheretiredasthehead secretarytothenavalcaptainofthe NRLaftermorethan34faithful

years.Inretirement,shecontinued totouchlivesbyworkingatDel Tech,wheresheplannedseniortrips, ensuringthateverydetailwasperfectforenjoymentandsecurity. Apillarofhercommunity, RichardsvolunteeredattheLewes SeniorCenterandsharedherpassionfortheperformingarts—when shewasyounger,aspartoftheNRL theatergroupcalledtheShow Boaters.Richards’heartwasvast, andnowherewasthatmoreevident thaninherroleasamotherand grandmother.Shewasalsoanardent dance-mom,passionatelysupporting herdaughter,Kimberly,bynever missingarecital.Tohergrandchildren,shewasmorethanagrandmother—shewasaconfidanteand cheerleader,andtheywerethevery applesofhereye.

Richards’artisticsoulshone brightlythroughherwatercolorand acryliccreations,atestamenttoher talentandeyeforbeauty.Outsideof crafts,thelanesatMillsborobowlingalleyknewhercompetitiveteam spiritwell,withthebowlingteam Charlie’sAngels.

Shelivedalifemarkedbylove, artistryandservice.Herluminous spiritwillforeverbemissedbut neverforgotten.

Inadditiontoherparents, Richardswasprecededindeathby hersisterMaryjoTyrrell.Sheissurvivedbyherdaughter,KimberlyA. WinklepleckofSelbyville,Del.;her brother,DellSimmonsofIndian Head,Md.;twograndchildren, ChrisWinklepleckandJessica Leighton;agreat-granddaughter, AveryRoseLeighton;andhercherishedniecesandnephewsSchree Rusevelyn,HannaandBrandonRusevelyn,AmandaSimmons, CameronandSeanSimmons,and

DustinSimmons.

AcelebrationofRichards’lifewill beannouncedbythefamilyatalater date.Herlifememorialwebpageis atwww.watsonfh.com.

Alexander‘Alex’ RutherfordIII,68

Alexander“Alex”RutherfordIII, 68,passedawaypeacefully,inthe presenceoflovedones.Bornand raisedinNiagaraFalls,N.Y.,hehad spentthelast35yearsinDelaware, wherehebecameabelovedfigurein thecommunity.

Survivedbyhistwosons, NicholasandScottRutherford,and hislongtimepartner,LorieHollen, Rutherfordwasalovingfatherand partnerwhosewarmthandhumor

touchedeveryonehemet.Hehada passionforallthingsontwowheels, spendingcountlesshoursbuilding andcustomizingmotorcyclesand cars.Hisloveforracing—particularlydirttrack—ledhimtowork withvariousteamsasamechanic, wherehisskillsandenthusiasm shonebrightly.

Musicwasanotherofhisgreat loves.Aconnoisseurofoldrockand-roll,heownedhundredsof recordsandcouldoftenbefound playinghisguitarordrums,sharing hispassionwithfriendsandfamily. Hisinfectioussenseofhumorlitup anyroom,oftenleadingtouproariouslaughterathiscleverjokes.

AfamiliarfaceatJeff’sTaproom, Rutherfordhadaspecialstoolwhere hesharedstoriesandcamaraderie withfriends,embodyingthespiritof community.Hewasknownforhis willingnesstolendahand,whether

itwashelpingafriendinneedor sharinghisexpertise.

Rutherford’szestforlifeextended tohuntingandoutdooradventures, whereheworkedandplayedhard, alwaysmakingthemostofevery moment.Hewillbedeeplymissed byallwhoknewhim.

AcelebrationofRutherford’slife wastobeheldatJeff’sTaproom,416 MarketStreet,Bridgeville,Del.,on SaturdayJuly20,2024.Hislifememorialwebpageisatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

NormanS.WhaleyJr.,78

loveofmakingotherslaugh,andof spendingtimewithhisfamilyand friendsatanyfamilygathering.He wasadevotedemployeeandwillbe missedbyhisworkfamilyandalso hisfamilyatHarrisonSeniorLiving, wherehehadbeenaresidentforthe last2.5years.

Anthony “Tony” Fimmano

March 25, 1939 - July 4, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Fimmano, age 85, of Ocean View, Delaware (formerly Valley Cottage, New York and the Bronx, New York) died on July 4, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1939 to the late Natale and Giovanna (DiNuzzo) Fimmano in the Bronx, New York.

He is a graduate of Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York and New York University, New York, New York. He was a veteran of the Army reserves for 4 years. He married his high school sweetheart Jo Anne Pandolfi on October 7, 1961. He worked for the US Department of Labor for 30 years. He was a devout Roman Catholic and an active parishioner in the local churches of his residences including St. Ann’s Church in Bethany Beach, Delaware, St John’s Church in Piermont, New York, and St. Paul’s Church in Congers, New York.

Tony lived a full and active life. He was a first-generation Italian-American from the Bronx and was proud of his Italian and New York City heritage. He relished his ancestry and the traditions and nostalgia of the New York Italian community, and he was full of stories about being a Bronx kid of the fifties. Tony was, first and foremost, a family man. Despite his fondness for NYC, he seized an opportunity to move his family from The Bronx out to the suburbs of Valley Cottage, N.Y. and commuted over one hour each way back to the city for 24 years. He never put up a picket fence, but the idea of it was the impetus. He loved playing in the big backyard and driveway with his kids and then his grandkids, tending his vegetable garden, and relaxing on the back deck with family and friends.

Tony loved the outdoors. He played competitive softball into his fifties and was an avid (and excellent) tennis player into his seventies. He loved hiking and exploring the parks and trails of the local region. Tony was a volunteer member of the Minnewaska State Park safety bicycle patrol for many years in retirement. Later, when Tony and Jo Anne moved to Bethany Beach, Delaware, they enjoyed the beach life for many years.

Tony absorbed the whole of life. He enjoyed picking out the salami and cheeses, talking to the cheesemonger, cutting them, creating a platter, making sure everyone knew about each item, watching his family experience the tastes, and of course, eating it himself. That is one example of the many ways he enjoyed life to the fullest and shared it as he saw it with those around him. He experienced everything he did just like that.

Tony built an incredible legacy that will live on through the family he created. He is survived by his adoring wife of 62 years, Jo Anne Fimmano and his loving children, Anthony (Karen) Fimmano of Southbury, CT, Christopher (Donna) Fimmano of York, PA, Lori (Robert) Ridgeway of Arlington, VA, and Gregory (Sarah) Fimmano of Seattle WA, his thirteen cherished grandchildren, Austin, Anthony, Giovanna, Eleanor, John, Lydia, Giancarlo, Robert, Luca, Ava, Emilia, Annabella, and Natalia. He is also survived by his brother Frank (Georgianna) Fimmano of Baldwin Place, NY and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Joseph (Constance) Fimmano and sister Frances (Donald) Butler.

A private ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family to honor the remarkable life of Anthony "Tony" Fimmano. His light will continue to shine in the lives of all he touched, and his story will be recounted with love and admiration for generations to come.

To offer condolences and share memories go to https://www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com/obituaries

NormanS.WhaleyJr.,78,of Georgetown,Del.,passedaway,with hiswifebyhisside,onSaturday,July 13,2024,atHarrisonSeniorLiving inGeorgetown,Del.Hewasbornin Milford,Del.,onNov.10,1945,son ofthelateNormanS.WhaleySr. andHelen(Massey)Whaley. Whaleywasagraduateof GeorgetownHighSchool.HeretiredfromBayHealthHospitalin Milfordafter32.5yearsofservice.

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Thefamilyexpressedtheirappreciationtothecareandlovethatwas providedtoWhaleyoverthelastfew yearsfromthestaffatHarrisonSeniorLiving.

AservicetocelebrateWhaley’s lifewillbeheldat2p.m.onSaturday,July27,2024,attheFrankford ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 43ThatcherStreet,Frankford,Del., wherefriendsandfamilymaygather after1p.m.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedcontributionsin Whaley’smemorytotheGeorgetownVolunteerFireCompany,P.O. B ox77,Georgetown,DE19947. Condolencesmaybeonlinesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach two-hourmeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we’llexplorethecrime sofRichard Ramirez.Suggestedread(notrequired): TheNightStalkerbyPhilipCarlo.Free,inpersononly,forages18-plus.Registration isencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

MacrameFeatherCraft— ArtistBethDeeleywillprovideyouwillprovideyouwitha fun,introductorymacraméclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.inwhichyou’ll makeaFeathersWallHanging.Free,all materialsandinstructionprovided.For ages18andup.Registrationopensat 4:30p.m.onAug.7at www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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August15

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August16

CinemaUndertheStars— FenwickFlicks MoviesontheBeachwillfeatureFinding Nemo.Theraindatewillbethefollowing day.Kickofftheeveningat8p.m.with fun-filledgameshostedbytheTown’slifeguards.Moviesbeginatdusk.Participants shouldbringblanketsandbeachchairsfor thiseveningofcommunity,connectionand summer fun.

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

August17

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdat-

ingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitt hemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

August19

ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every MondayinJuly.Registrationisrequired.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall themat(302)732-9351.

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepo stedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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August20

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St.MatthewsBy-the-SeaUMCis partneringwiththeSoutheastSussex CountyMinisteriumtocollectschool supplies,andtheUnitedWomenin FaithofSt.Matthewsaresupporting ClothingOurKidsbycollectingnew schoolclothesaspartofaBack-toSchoolDriveonSaturday,Aug.3.

“Itisourhopethatfreshsupplies andnewback-to-schooloutfitswillgive everystudenteveryopportunitytofeel prepared,confidentandsuccessful!”organizerssaid.

Requestedsuppliesinclude:

•backpacks—mediumandlarge sizes,unisexstyles,neutralcolors (preferablyblue,red,green,black,grey)

•binders—1-inch,3-ring

•fillerpaper—college-ruleand wide-rule

•compositionbooks—wide-rule andcollege-rule

•spiralnotebook(single-subject)— college-ruleandwide-rule

•paper2-pocketfolders(blue,green, red,yellow)

•plastic2-pocketfolders(blueand red)

•Expodry-erasemarkers(4-pack)

thintipblack,regulartipblackand multi-colors

•washablemarkers(10-pack)—thin tipandregulartip

•magicmarkers,thintip(10-pack) multi-colors

•highlighters(4-pack)—yellowand multi-colors

•indexcards,3-by-5-inch,white (linedandunlined)

•dividers(8-pack)

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•pencils#2,wooden(12-pack)

•coloredpencils(24-pack)

•personalpencilsharpener

•erasers—cap(25-pack)andlarge pink(4-pack)

•Post-it notes,3-by-3-inch(3-pack)

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•gluesticks(4-pack)

•calculator(basic/regular)

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Our Kids,alocalnonprofitthatmaintainsareadyinventorytodistribute clothingdiscreetlytokidsinneed throughschoolnursesandcounselors. Clothingshouldbenew,uniform-compliantorschool-appropriate,andcurrentseasonalclothingonly.Financial contributionsarealsowelcomeandappreciated.

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PeoplecancelebrateDelawareInlandBaysOysterWeekwithan eveningofculinaryandvisualartsinspiredbytheoyster,setagainstthe backdropofsunsetovertheIndian RiverBay.

OnAug.8,theDelawareCenterfor

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Ticketscost$150,withallproceeds fromthenighttosupporttheCIB’s JamesFarmEcologicalPreserveeducationcampusproject.Attendeeswill alsohavetheopportunitytoengagein conversationswiththechefsandartist andthechancetowinanoriginal framedpiecebySherryInsley.

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FRIDAY

2024 Paris Olympics (11) WBAL 1:30 p.m.

Warm, friendly France hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics as the Opening Ceremonies gets underway. It features participating nations’ athletes parading through the stadium as the host nation highlights its best side. Stay tuned for the torch-lighting ceremony.

Totally Funny Kids (3) CW 9:30 p.m.

The youngest members of the family get their moment in the spotlight — whether they want it or not — as host Tacarra Williams highlights the craziest and funniest videos featuring kids. At the end of each episode, one clip is named the week’s funniest.

SATURDAY

John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum (60) AMC 8 p.m.

During this third installment, legendary hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is stripped of the High Table’s protective services at the worst possible time as he must fight his way through the mean streets of New York with a $14 million bounty on his head.

48 Hours (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

A new story of true crime unfolds as journalists investigate shocking criminal cases and compelling real-life drama in this latest episode. Crossing all aspects of the human condition, get an in-depth look at the mysteries that enrapture a nation.

SUNDAY

Murder for Mortgage: Secrets on Maple Street (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

Frances Leigh and Thomas Cadrot star in this mystery thriller that sees a young couple jump on the opportunity to buy a house at a discounted rate after the previous owner dies. However, strange things begin to happen in their newly bought house.

Tulsa King (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Nothing is ever simple for mafia capo Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) as a simple errand ends in an explosively unexpected way. Then, Dwight explores a possible new business opportunity before Stacey (Andrea Savage) opens up to him about her life.

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MONDAY

30 for 30 (28) ESPN 7 p.m.

Directed by New York Times writer Jay Caspian Kang, this latest edition of EPN’s premiere docuseries highlights the incredible ascent of American tennis prodigy Michael Chang during the 1989 French Open and how it was shaped by his upbringing.

Outrageous Love With NeNe Leakes (22) LIFE 9:35 p.m.

The relationship rodeo is ringing for last call as the final two episodes from this series’ first season air tonight, looking at the trials, tribulations and triumphs of real-life couples. This time, jilted lovers seek revenge on cheating partners.

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

This week, the home cooks are pushed out of their comfort zone when the judges task them with adding their own touch to one of their competitor’s recipes before making a dish inspired by one of their friends. Alejandra Ramos hosts.

TUESDAY

Judge Steve Harvey (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

Order in the court! From small claims to big disputes, Steve Harvey brings his unique perspective and signature humor to settling disputes between a wide variety of characters. In Judge Harvey’s court, common sense reigns supreme.

FBI: Most Wanted (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Return to this chilling episode, in which a mob-connected police informant is found murdered, and the Fugitive Task Force is asked to hunt for his killers. As the search goes on, Hana (Keisha Castle-Hughes) grows closer to Ethan (Michael Raymond-James).

Frontline (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This latest installment discusses the rise of far-right extremism in Germany by taking time to explain the increasing threat to democracy from extreme ideologies through accounts from intelligence officials, politicians and members of the far right.

WEDNESDAY

Primetime in Paris: The Olympics (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Hosted by Mike Tirico, who broadcasts live from the famed Trocadero in Paris, France, this nightly special offers fans the latest news from the Olympics. Tonight, the show follows the women’s 1500m freestyle in swimming, men’s gymnastics and more.

Let’s Make a Deal Primetime (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Dress up as a fireman, a fairy or a quarterback and you might just get Wayne Brady’s attention. During each new episode of this primetime game show, Brady attempts to make deals for cash and prizes to the most outlandishly dressed audience members.

Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A NOVA Special Presentation (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This second part follows scientists as they investigate whether Cashes Ledge, a remote and relatively pristine part of the Gulf of Maine and home to a massive amount of marine life, is vulnerable to the rapid warming affecting the Gulf as a whole.

THURSDAY

NFL Football

(28) ESPN (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Live from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, the NFL gets set to honor their new class of Hall of Famers with a game between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears. The Class of 2024 includes Steve McMichael, Andre Johnson and more.

Miss Teen USA 2024 (3) CW 8 p.m.

Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles — and televised for the first time since 2007 — the 42nd iteration of this teenage pageant airs, seeing young women from Alabama to Wyoming compete for the highly-coveted title of Miss Teen USA 2024.

Big Brother (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

Tensions rise in the latest episode of this long-running reality show as one housemate hangs on the precipice of eviction. Who will survive for another week? And who will be forced to pack up their bags and leave?

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ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

It’stheonelocalsoftballtournament everyyearthatSussexCountyasawhole looksforwardto,foranumberofdifferentreasons.First,it’sbraggingrightsfor thecounty.Second,itisgenerallythe “firstpitch,”sotospeakfortheworld showcasethattakesplacetheweekafter.

TheSeniorLeagueSoftballchampionshipforDistrict3pitssomeofthevery best16-and-undergirls.Theyarenot onlyvyingforthedistricttitle—and thosecounty braggingrights—butalso forachancetoearntheautomaticqualifierintotheSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeries,hostedattheLowerSussex LittleLeagueComplexinRoxana,which thisyearstartsthisSunday,July28.

TheLowerSussexLittleLeague squad—managedonceagainbySarah Hoban—waslookingthisweektomake itsthirdstraighttriptotheWorldSeries. Astheydidtheprevioustwotimesinthe District3tournament,theywerevictoriousoverastrongandscrappyUpperSussexteamwithasweepofthe best-of-threeseries.TheLSLLgirlsdefeatedUpperSussex,3-1,inthefirst gameofthenight,thenhadtocome frombehindtoearnan8-6decisionin thenightcap.

“Twovery,verycompetitivegames,” saidHoban,whoisassistedbyLaurenIllianandToddLasher.“Certainly,winning thefirstonewasreallyimportantforus, anditreallyhelpedwiththeconfidence forthegirls.Idon’tknowthatwewere evercomfortable.Weknewthatthey wereaverygoodteamwithaverydeep pitchingstaff.Theywereextremelytalented.”

LSLLscoredaruninthefirstandtwo moreinthesecond—alltheoffensethey wouldneedintheopener.RylieSmith smashedadoubletocenterthatscored BaileyGriffinwiththegame’sfirstrun. GracieHobanlinedaone-outsingleinto centerinthesecondinningthatscored MariahMcCabetomakeit2-0.Hoban thencameacrossthedishwhenTamiyah McCabesingledtoleft.

CierraLewiswentthedistanceinthe circle,coveringtheseveninningswith 126pitches.Sheallowedjusttheonerun oneighthitsandstruckoutseven.The biggesthitofthegameallowedbyLewis wasasolohomerunbyTaylorLowein

TenteamssettoembarkonquestforWorldSeriestitle

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thequestforoneteamtocallitselfa worldchampionissettotakeplacein theSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries,whichwillgetunderwayonMonday,July29,inRoxana,withapairof gamesstartingat6p.m.andtwomore tofollowatapproximately8p.m.

LocalcontingentLowerSussex, freshofftheirDistrict3championship earlierthisweek,isthehostteamfor thethirdstraightyear.Theywillopen playagainsttheEastRegionchampion, Middletown/Odessa/Townsend (MOT)ofDelaware.Worcesteristhe District4championinMassachusetts andhostteamintheEastRegion. MOTistheDistrict1champion,as wellastheDelawarestatechampion.

Otheropening-nightgamesinclude theotherhalfofthe6p.m.doubleheader,withCanadatakingonSoutheast.The8p.m.doubleheadernightcaps willfeatureLatinAmericaversus SouthwestandCentralbattlingWest.

TheDelawareDistrict3hostteam, aswellasLatinAmerica(YankeesFamilyGroupLittleLeague,Guánica, PuertoRico),Europe-Africa(KennemerlandLittleLeague,Haarlem, Netherlands)andAsia-Pacific(Negros OccidentalLittleLeague,BacolodCity, NegrosOccidental,Philippines)arethe regionalchampionsandrepresentatives comingtoRoxana.

Thoseteamswillbejoinedby:

•TheCentralRegionchampion,set tobecrownedbyJuly26,withthat tournamenttakingplaceinLexington, Ky.HostAndersonCountyLittle League wasoneofeightteamsinthe region.TheywerejoinedbyGrandview LittleLeague(DesMoines,Iowa),IllinoisDistrict17,DeMotteLittleLeague (DeMotte,Ind.),PinevilleBellCounty LittleLeague(Pineville,Ky.),Grand Blanc/Lakers/LindenLittleLeague (GrandBlanc/Fenton/Linden,Mich.), DeSotoLittleLeague(DeSoto,Missouri)andOhioDistrict2(Canfield, Ohio).

•TheSoutheastRegionchamp,with thattournamentbeingplayedinSalisbury,N.C.,anddecidedonJuly22,with IrmoLittleLeagueinIrmo,S.C.,winningthebracketwithan8-4winover MallardCreekLittleLeaguefrom Charlotte,N.C.Otherstatesthatwere inthatregionincludedFlorida,Georgia,Tennessee,VirginiaandWestVirginia.

•TheSouthwestRegionchamp. LiketheCentralRegiontournament, theSouthwestRegionchampwastobe decidedbyJuly26,withtheactiontakingplaceinAlexandria,La.Therewere justfourteamsinthatregion,with Texas West,TexasEast,NewMexico andhostLouisiana.

•TheWestRegionchamp,Honolulu,Hawaii.

•TheCanadaregionalchampion. Theotherinternationalrepresentative settojointhefestivitiesoftheWorld SeriesincludesCanadaregionalcham-

pionYYCSoftballLittleLeaguefrom Calgary,Alberta.Theywentaperfect30intheirregionalaction.Theyplayed againstHamptonLittleLeague(Victo-

ria,BritishColumbia)andhostOn FieldLLSLittleLeague(Montreal,

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thesixthinning.

EightdifferentLSLLplayerscollected hitsinthefirstgame,withSmith,Hoban, TamiyahMcCabe,ParkerO’Shields, Griffin,AvaSnelsire,LewisandKatie Lasherallapartofthehitparade.Smith andLewishaddoubles.

“Webattledinthatfirstgame,”Hoban added.“Wehadsomereallygoodat-bats earlythatledtosomerunsscoring.When youcanscoreearly,ittendstomake thingseasierforyourpitcher.Theydon’t feelliketheyhavetobeperfect.Theycan justgoout,relaxanddotheirthing. Cierrawasabletodothat.”

Inthesecondgame,UpperSussex jumpedontheboardearlyandoften,to thetuneoffourrunsinthefirstinning,as wellassingletalliesinthesecondand fourthinnings.

Thefour-runoutbursttostartGame 2washighlightedbyanotherTaylor Lowehomerun,butthistimeitwasa two-runshotwithKimoraHarrisaboard. Harrisknockedinarunofherownwith aRBI-singlethatplatedAbbyMarsh withthefirstrun.AvaBrockregistereda fielder’schoiceRBIgroundoutthat scoredJordynBowewiththefourthrun oftheinning.

TheearlyonslaughtbyUpperSussex forcedHobantopullLewisearlyand turntheballovertoAutumnWillie.The relievercoveredthefinal6.1inningsof thecontest,allowingjusttworuns— bothunearned—onsevenhitswithtwo strikeouts.Mostimportantly,though,she cooleddowntheUpperSussexoffense andwasabletogetsomebigoutsto thwartanyfurtherdamage.

LSLLfoundthemselvesdown5-0to startthetopofthefourthinning,then scoredtwicetocutintothelead,thanks toafielder’schoice-RBIbySmiththat scoredSophieScurci,andaRBI-single byKatieLasherthatscoredMariahMc-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•DebbieDaisey LowerSussexLittleLeaguepitcher,AutumnWille,sendsapitchtowardhomeplate.

Cabe,whowasrunningforO’Shieldsfollowingasingle.

Thelocalswouldthenscorethree moreinthefifth,twointhesixthandone

insurancerunintheseventhtocome frombehindtoclaimthedistrictchampionship.

Inthefifth,GracieHobanledoffwith

asingle,followedbyasinglefrom TamiyahMcCabeandawalktoKatelyn Murraytoloadthebases.Scurcistepped totheplateandproceededtolineasingle toleftthatscoredHobanandMcCabe, withGriffin—runningforMurray— andScurciwindingupatthirdandsecond,respectively.Smiththenloftedafly balltorightfieldforasacrifice-flyRBI thatscoredGriffin.

Lasherstartedthingsoffinthesixth withawalk,andshewassacrificedtosecondbyWillieonabunt.BellaMarinelli cameontorunforLasher.GracieHoban thensingledtoputrunnersonthecorners.

“I’mjustsoproudofourtwopitchers,” saidCoachHoban.“Theybothreally battledallnight.Iwasreallyproudofthe teamforcontinuingtofight,despite fallingbehindearlyinthesecondgame. Wejustkeptpushingthroughandchippingawayatthings.Theynevergot down,neverputtheirheadsdownand neverleteachotherlosetheirfocus.

“Wehaveagreatgroupofyoung ladies,withagoodmixofreturnersand newplayers.Thereisgoingtobealotof opportunity forthemnextweek,”the coachsaidoftheWorldSeries.“Ifeellike wearesuperdeepwithtalent.Wehave lotsofspeedonthebases.Wecancertainlyhittheball,andlikeIsaid,wedefinitelyhavealotoftalentontheteam.We wereabletousethatdepthwithsomeof theplayersindifferentsituations”inthe districttournamentgames.“I’mjust super-excitedfornextweekforthegirls.”

TheLSLLgirlswillopentheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesonMonday,July29,at6p.m.againstthewinner oftheEastRegion,whichasofthe CoastalPoint’sdeadlinemid-weekwas eitherthehostteamfromDistrict4in Worcester,Mass.,ortheDelawareDistrict1repfromMOT,whowasthe Delawarestatechampion.Formoreinformationonthescheduleandteams,see theaccompanyingstoryinthisweek’s CoastalPoint.

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TheseconddayofWorldSeriesaction,Tuesday,July30,willfeaturesix games—twoofthosecontestsstarting at3p.m.—withWesttakingon CanadaandSouthwestbattlingCentral. The5:30p.m.gameswillbeLatin AmericaversusAsia-PacificandSoutheastversusEurope-Africa.The8p.m. doubleheaderfeaturesEastversusAsiaPacificandSouthwestversusDelaware District3.

PoolplaywillcontinueonWednesday,July31,withanotherfourgames— twoofwhichstartat5:30p.m.EuropeAfricawilltakeonWest,andCanada squaresoffwithCentral.At8p.m., DelawareDistrict3willplayLatin America,andAsia-Pacificwillface Southwest.

Thursday,Aug.1,willbethefinal dayofpoolplaybeforethebracketactionstarts.The3p.m.gameswillbe WestversusSoutheast,andAsia-Pacific versusDelawareDistrict3.The5:30 p.m.gamesareSouthwestversusEast, andCentralversusEurope-Africa.The 8p.m.doubleheaderwillwrapupthe night withEurope-Africaversus Canada,andEastversusLatinAmerica.

BracketplaystartsonFriday,Aug.2, withaworldchampionsettobe crownedinthefinalsonSunday,Aug.4. Allgameswillbelive-streamedon ESPN+(subscriptionrequired).The CoastalPointSportsNewspageon Facebookwillprovideupdatesthroughoutthetournament,fromstarttofinish.

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TheAsia-Pacificpitchersendsapitch flyingduringlastyear’stournament.

IndianRiverlacrossedominateswitha5-1finish

ByJ’SeanMatthews PointIntern

Thetemperatureoutsidewasunnerving,thehumiditybitthrough skin,andtheheatradiatingoffthe turfwasbroiling.Thatwasthestory everyMondayeveningastheIndian RiverHighSchoolboys’lacrosseteam embarkedontheirinauguralsummer season,ledbycoachesVincent Colombo,ShaneForrey,SteveMoore andArianCurcio.

Theteamfinishedtheirsummertimecampaignat5-1,falling9-4in theirsoleloss,toMilford.Acombinationofreturningveterans,juniorvarsityplayersandrisingfreshmen,the teamwasupforthechallenge.The futurelooksbrightfortheIndiansas 20boysbattledtheheatandhumidity tocometogetherasateam.

TheIndianRiverlacrosseteamfinishedtheirinauguralseasonastheNo. 1seedattheDelawareSportsTurf Complex’slacrossetournament.The teamhasprogressed,andtheveteran andseniorplayersarereturningback totheteam,comingbackafterhoning andmasteringtheircraft,while youngerplayershavenowbecomeveteranswithabetterskillsetthanbefore.

AssistantcoachVincentColombo

said,“Wewereluckytohavedecisive victories,close-marginvictories,a stunningovertimethriller,andaloss wherewefacedhugeadversity,being suchayoungsquad.”

Manyplayersmadeanimpacton thissummerinauguralseasonforthe team—playerssuchasseniorAidan Binko,wholedtheteamwith15goals andfiveassists,andtheincoming freshmanParkerMoore,whofinished theseasonwith10goalsandtwoassists.

“Nextspring,weareexcitedtosee theseyoungmencollectivelycometogetherandplay,”saidColumbo.“RisingjuniorAdlerCalhounhasgone fromafirst-yearplayerinthespring of2023toanabsolutebeasttwo-way midfielderbecauseofhisworkethic andpassionforthegame.Wecannot waittoseewhatlong-stickmidfielder BrennanLoosebringstothefield withhisphenomenaldefenseand transitionplay.RoccoWillisand MichaelPitarrawillbeforcesto reckonwith,astheywillholddowna dominantgroupofclosedefenders whoarealsoabletorunlong-stick midfield.

“Itishardtopinpointeachplayer, astheyallhaveprogressedsodramaticallyinsuchashortperiodoftime,” headded.“DominicSeidor,Caiden

Clark,AverySemperviveandHarley MorganwereallJuniorVarsityplayers whoarenowreadyto‘runwiththe bigdogs’asvarsityplayers.Incoming freshmenParkerMooreandEverett Hallarecominginwithexperiencerivaledonlybyplayingafullspringseason.”

Tohavesuchasuccessfulseason, theremustbeaplaninplacewhere everyoneontheteamisonthesame pageandworkinginunison.

Colombosaid,“Theteamhada greatrecordbecausetheyplayedcohesivelytogether.Playersmotivatedothers,kepttheirspiritshighandhad fun.Whenyouarehavingfunand winning,allthepiecesseemtofall intoplace.Thestrategyforsummer wastobuildoffeachplayer’sownindividualstrengths,haveplayersanalyzefilm,continuetogrowasateam, andgame-planningweeklypractices suitedtotheteamwhomwewere abouttoplay.”

“Inlovingmemory,wecontinued todedicateoursummerseasontothe playerwelosttragicallythisspring, MasonHaro,”Columbosaidofthe IRHSjunior,whopassedawayin Marchat17.

Onethingthatallteamsstriveto have,whetherit’swithinthesportsor thebusinessworlds,isteamchemistry,

andIndianRiver’slacrosseteamisa primeexampleofhowagoodteam chemistrywillshowitselfontheplayingfield.

“Theboyswouldshowuptopracticecarpoolingtogether,”noted Columbo.“Thereweremanydaysthe boysspentthedayoreveningonthe beach.Wehave20youngmenwho grewtheirfriendshipsevenmoreby embracingourwonderfulbeachculture.

“Ihavetoalsosaythatsenior MichaelPitarrabringsaninfectious positiveattitudethatmotivatesnot onlyplayersbutcoachesalso.Heisalwaysquicktogivearouteinsupport forhisteam,nomatterthesituation. Wecouldbedownbyafewgoals,and Michael’scan-do,never-quitattitude wasabletomotivateplayerstovictory,”saidColombo.

Withthecoachingstaff’sexperience,attitudeandworkethic,they pushtheteamtonotonlybethebest forthemselvesbuttobethebestfor eachother,whichalignswiththeteam motto,“Tobethebest.”Justasthe playershavechemistry,sodoallofthe coaches—anelementthatcanmake thedifferenceinasuccessfulseason.

“Weareallfriends,andweeach

OldeTymersSoftballLeaguewrapsupWeek12

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague lastweekwrappedupitsWeek10 gamesinvolvingathletes60andolder. GameswereplayedonThursday,July 18,onlylastweek,asgamesforJuly16 and17werecanceledduetoexcessive heat.GamesareplayedattheChurch ofGodfieldsneartheintersectionof Routes113and26inDagsboro.

TheresultsfromgamesplayedJuly 18included:

•B&ETire&Alignment15,Giant ofMillville1

SolidpitchingandgooddefensebehindpitcherRickDuncangaveB&E thewin.AndyDiGiammoandsubBill Arditobothhadfourhits,including twodoublesbyDiGiammo.Jim Leonardhadthreehits,andsubRich Pecciahadanicetriple.JackKowalski hadthreehitsforGiant,includinga double.

•AmericanLegionPost288,MillsboroBowlingLanes7

AmericanLegionPost28defeated MillsboroBowlingLanes.FrankEdwards,PatPanuska,andBillBarry turnedagame-endingdoubleplayin thebottomoftheseventh.TomWendorfalsohadtwohitsfortheLegion. ChuckEmersonhadthreehitstolead Millsboro.

•AmericanLegionPost247,Logo Motive3

JimCheseroniandJohnLennon eachhadtwohits,andBuckyWickleins’excellentpitchingledtheAmericanLegiontovictory.

•Warren’sStation13,TheOriginal GreeneTurtle7

WarrensStation’s20-hitparadewas ledbyBillMcGloinandArtCoppola, andRandyFalkalsohadthreehits. SubJackKowalskiplayedwellandhad

twohits.JohnSmartpitchedwell,and ArtCoppolahadthecatchoftheday. GreeneTurtlewasled,withthreehits, byRichieBurkeandKeithPurdy.

•TownofSelbyville7,Community BankDelaware6

Inanexcitinggamebetweenthe twocurrenttopteamsinOTS,Town ofSelbyvillewasableedgeoutCommunityBankbyonerun.Offensively, forSelbyville,MikeWaldner,MelTaylor,PatBoyleandRalphDavisallwent 2for3.Defensively,theentireteam playedoutstanding,butthebiggest playofthegamewasmadebyLou Federico,whenhereceivedanoutfield throwfromPatBoyleandthenthrew outthegame-tyingrunattheplatefor thethirdoutinthebottomoftheseventh.CommunityBankwasblessed withgreatpitchingbyKevinMcCabe, andMarkPotter,BillArditoandMark

Beamallhadmulti-hitgames.

•EdwardJonesInvestments18, TouchofItaly17

EdwardJonesoutlastedTouchof Italy,18to17,byscoringfiverunsin thetopoftheseventh.ForEdward Jones,BobBorskihadahomerun. DickCarothers,RickCornacchini, MikeKrieg, JohnEngelmeyerand BuckyWickleinallhadmultiplehits. ForTouchofItaly,MikeO’Brien,Rob Thorton,BarryMederrick,Tom Gargiulo,JoelKleimanandDaveCesaniallhadmultiplehits.RonPenaled TOIdefensivelywithspectacularplay atfirstbase.

Theleaguewillcontinuetoaccept newplayerregistrationsthroughoutthe season.Formoreinformation,visitthe OTSwebsiteathttps://www.teampages.com/leagues/118816.

SummerNightsreturningtoSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries

SummerNightsisreturningtothe 2024SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesinRoxana,July29throughAug.2. Theeventwillbeaweeklong,fanand playerexperiencefeaturinggames,backyard-stylecompetitions,andateam spiritstationwherepeoplecancreate theirownposterforthegame.

SummerNightswilllastuntilAug.

2,andtheSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSerieswillconcludeonAug.4. For20years,SussexCountyhasbeen one ofsixhostlocationsfortheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesTournament.Overthecourseoftheweek,U.S. andinternationalregionalchampionshipteams(age13-17)willfaceoff underthelights.

SummerNights,hostedbythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,offerslocalsandvisitors alikeanopportunitytowatchthisyear’s tournamentandenjoysomefamilyfun. AllSummerNights’activitieswillbe takingplaceinthepracticefieldbefore peopleenterthemainconcessionhub.

SummerNightsandtheSenior

Lacrosse

Continuedfrompage83

bringapiecetothepuzzlethatcollectivelyleadstosuccess,”Columbosaid. “Ourcollectiveloveofthegameisevidenttoallourplayers,andwewant themtohavethesamelovewedo.”

Withtheinauguralsummerseason endingina5-1record,theteamhas highhopesforwhatwillcomenext

LeagueSoftballWorldSerieswilltake placeatthePyleCenter,located at34476PyleCenterRoad,Frankford. TolearnmoreaboutSummerNights, gotothequietresorts.com.Tolearn moreabouttheSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeries,go tolittleleague.org/worldseries/2024/ slsws.

season.Workingonimprovingtheir 2024spring-seasonrecordof6-9,the teamisexcitedandanticipatingtakingovertheHenlopenConference nextseason.IndianRiver’slacrosse teamislookingtoredeemthemselves, andtheyarereadytobuildtheir comebackstory,comingonrelentlesslyandfullofmotivationfora championship.

LEGALS

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

Estate of Dee Ann Praetorius, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Dee Ann Praetorius who departed this life on June 14, 2024, late of Millville, DE were duly granted unto Jason Nordlie on July 16, 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 February 14, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Jason Nordlie 23 Breezeway Ln., Ocean Pines, MD 21811

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240726 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Betty V. Littleton, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Betty V. Littleton who departed this life on June 8, 2024, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto David E. Littleton on July 12, 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 Administrator on or before February 8, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

David E. Littleton 24122 Kent Dr., Millsboro, DE 19966

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Manaen S. Robinson, IV, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20240726 3T

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 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESULTS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 18, 2024, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• V-453 222-245 Maintenance Rd (PIDN:327.000/CTM:134-16.00289.00) Variance Granted

• V-454 222-245 Maintenance Rd (PIDN:327.000/CTM:134-16.00289.00) Special Exception Granted with conditions.

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

CP 20240726 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.

Classi eds

GROUNDSKEEPER

Seasonal Gardener

Delaware Botanic Gardens, a non-proﬁt public garden in Dagsboro is looking for a seasonal gardener to assist over fulltime staff in caring for the gardens and living plant collections.

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

The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of horticultural practices and be able to plant, weed and water plants. Do trash collections and any other maintenance requested.

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

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH

FIELD MANAGER

HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” $650 302-542-9500

ANTIQUE CHINA SET 8 each of Bowls, Coffee Cups, Salad Plates, Dinner Plates, and 2 Serving Bowls. Blue Fiesta Design. Homer Laughlin China Company. USA CCCC Lead Free, Vintage. Perfect Condition. $300 OBO 302-841-4566

ANTIQUE CLOCKS. . From the Estate of a Clock Collector. 302-542-2382

BABY BUGGIES. . Over 100 years old. Perfect Condition. Call for details. Best offer 610-506-9179

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer. 610-506-9179

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR &

CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up.

$475 410-259-2300

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

TRUCK CAP Red berglass

6ft 5in bed Ford F150 69x81in $200 OBO 302-542-9500 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

DONATE YOUR CAR/ TRUCK/ RV. Lutheran Mission Society of MD. Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 CompassionPlace.org

SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938

HUSKY COMPRESSOR 20 gallon, 1.8 HP, 155 PSI Max Pressure. $75 914-275-8938

4 DUNLOP TIRES off a 23 Subaru. 245/40R 18” 97Y SP Sport Maxx GT 600A 7-8 32nd tread $500 717-554-7184

2 TON AUTO JACK New $50 757-810-8782

ELECTRIC SCOOTER

CARRIER For Vehicle $900 302-539-4367

FIRESTONE DESTINATION

LE3 TIRES 225/60 R/17 set of 4. Brand new. Retails for $816, asking $650. 315-737-8247

MIATA MUFFLER 2000

Brand new, in box. Cost $600; asking $150 302-436-9133

TILT BOAT TRAILER

14-16ft electric winch, new tires, good condition. $500 302-616-1699

MINN KODA ELECTRIC MOTOR 28lbs thrust 5 speed $40 302-436-9005 17 FT ALUMINIM CANOE Good Condition. $75 OBO 302-753-7584

FREE SAILBOAT

1976, 27’ Catalina Yachts. Call for details 443-880-7453 6 ROD, ROD HOLDER, 15 Degree offset from Fish-NMate. Aluminum bolt on 48in long and 15lbs. New. Pics Avail. $125 Call(no text) 302239-5466 leave msg. DK GREEN CANVAS Bimini top. 36w x 42h x 24L. Excellent Cond, $120 443-373-1550

DOCK SPACE WANTED

Looking for someone with Dockspace in the Fenwick area to share the dock with the use of a Pontoon Boat that we will be purchasing. 240-478-9905

VINTAGE PENN REELS/RODS

Combos Penn #85, Long Beach #66, Senator 4.0 (big game) with original boxes. Herters #12, starting at $20. All working cond., or for Decor. 302-542-9500

BOAT PROPELLOR Michigan

4-blade stainless right-hand. 14 3/8 x 18 Apollo XHS #993204. Fits Yamaha 150300hp and many others. Like new. REDUCED! $250 302-542-9500

LEAD SINKERS BANK 3/8, 3 & 4 oz.; Egg/Slide 5, 6, 7 oz. .25¢/ounce, mix and match. 302-542-9500

SURF FISHING ROD $25 Call 410-310-6633

HP OFFICEJET PRO 6230

eprinter. This is only a printer; no copy, scan or fax. Worked ne the last time I used it. FREE 1)27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782

FORMAL DINING ROOM

SET. 6 chairs, Oval table, Glass china cabinet. Pecan Color. $600cash 302-947-1863

5 PINE CHAIRS for Kitchen/Dining $10 each South Bethany

!FREE! 4 DRAWER MAPLE

Bedroom Dresser. 41inH 18inD x 30inW. Very Good Condition. Located in South Bethany. 302-383-6024

USED FURNITURE Good condition in Ocean View. Call for more info. 301-816-0503

BEAUTIFUL GRAY upholstered queen headboard. Tufted buttons, silver nail heads surround headboard; + 2 matching lamps with silver base, gray shades. $150 takes all. 302-541-0675

SOLID CHERRY DINING

Cabinet, Penn House. 2 pcs, top and bottom. Perfect Condition. $175. Susan Chin . 516-521-4289

4 MIRRORS 2 Fancy shell. $25 - $150. Call for more info. 302-616-1267

6-YEAR-OLD, ALL LEATHER

2-seater recliner sofa. Beige. Excellent condition, rarely used. REDUCED $275. 302-436-9133

30/55 GALLON BARELLS

Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, and live bait. $30-$40 302-542-9500

CHIPPER-MULCHER 5.5HP

runs great, garage kept. $275 302-829-8399

2 SOLID BRASS PLANTERS

$20 rm Call Joe 302-8974914

CRAFTSMAN 30” bow saw $25. (2) 20 in. bow saws $15 each 302-537-7348

HAILO L/100 PRO ALUM.

Stepladder 8ft New in Box. Reg $279 Now $175 302-539-4367

WATER HOSES 3 Sets $5 each 757-810-8782

JOINTER CRAFTSMAN

4 inch mounted on wheels, with shavings collector. Good condition. $125 302-436-9005

STA-GREEN Enhanced Calcitic Lime, 25lbs(2bgs) StaGreen Lawn Fertilizer plus 2% Iron, 14lbs. Paid $52, asking $39. Text: 302-448-5072

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

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

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

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 cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

LOST AND FOUND!

Pair of prescription Glasses washed up weekend of June 15,16 on South Side Indian River Inlet Beach. Call 302-239-5466 (no text) Leave message.

HANDBAGS Used but new condition $15 & up. 703-6237022

FREE QUEEN SIZE OAK BED

head and footboard, innerspring and mattress, excellent cond. 302-943-1595

GAME OF THRONES BOOKS

Paperbacks $1 each and larger 2$ each. 302.541.0475

CONAIR 3/4 in. instant heat styling brush. Never used. $8 302-537-7348

BATH MAT 20x33 & toilet seat cover, shower curtain aqua. Never used $15 302-537-7348

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

3 PACKS OF MENS JOCKEY

Underwear. Essential t size large 4 per pack Mid rise briefs. Black, white, navy. Brand new, unopened. $15 each 302-537-7074

FREE TWIN MATTRESS No stains. Call 302-569-4580

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

BBQ GRILL TOOL SET $25 Call 410-310-6633

SAMSONITE HARD SUITCASE 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

NEWER LOOK FOR HOME OR BUSINESS (trying to sell)

Refresh & Paint

Reasonable Prices! Patios & Ramps Cheaper Prices! CALL VANESSA 302-539-6751

TUPPERWARE - VINTAGE & new. Over 100 pieces -Reduced to $30 410-939-7714

SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004

DEWALT 12 IN MITER SAW with stand. $200 Call Jerry 302-537-2831 12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30 410-382-2033

HOME DEPOT MED moving and TV boxes, 36 & 39 inches, and bubble wrap. $15 Text: 443-824-5400

K-SERIES FIRE extinguisher for commercial kitchen. All stainless. Like new. REDUCED! $35 rm 302-8974914

OREK XL PRO 13” FLOOR scrubber. REDUCED! $125 rm. 302-897-4914

COMPUTER INK HP61

Black, Brand New. $15 302-436-9005

PARAGON ARCTIC BLAST snow cone machine with top-mount ice shaver. REDUCED! $100 rm 302-897-4914

ELECTRIC CUSHIONED Back Massager by Homedics $25 410-310-6633

CONN 552 THEATER ELECTRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809

NEW, BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $15 410-310-6633

MACHINERY Joiner, planer, band saw, chop saw, lathe, table saw, and router table. Call Jerry 302-537-2831

GET BOOST INFINITE Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

!!FREE!! ABOVE GROUND POOL 12x24 with new liner and new pump and lter 3yrs old.With chemicals. You haul 302-436-9133

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

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

DOG RAMP for Car and Wheellchair for Large Dog. 302-245-7149

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

CAREGIVER WITH 24 YEARS Experience and Great References! Covering Sussex County. Available Days, Nights, & Saturdays. Please Call 410-596-0137

PROFESSIONAL, DYNAMIC OFFICE MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT with 20+ years' experience, seeking full-time position, onsite, hybrid or remote. Can start immediately. Email request for resume to: COUNTRYGIRL2215@ YAHOO.COM

HOBIE MIRAGE OASIS 2

PERSON KAYAK Fin drive and drop rudder. Unsinkable, dry and wet storage. Plug in Beach cart. Rugged but susceptible to bullets and torpedoes. Asking $2100. Call Steve at 207-944-5000 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 TEETER INVERSION TABLE Great Condition! $75 302353-8128 leave message

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. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.

LAWN & GARDEN

NEW NEVER USED Electric

Bike. Liberty 982Z, needs batteries. $200. 302-539-4367

SPORTING GOODS Pink Lady Bicycle, Rare Antique, 20 in. Asking $35 OBO. 757810-8782

10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $50 OBO. 757810-8782

SHOCK TOP Belgium White Cruiser, Collectors Item. Asking $35 OBO. 757-8108782 SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE. Call Mike 302-344-0169

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

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance++ - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855-337-5228 dental50plus.com/MDDC#6258 WANTED

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169

BISHOPS LANDING

Bishop's Landing Townhouse 2 Bed/1Bath seeking 1 roommate $1,100/Month + shared util, 2 Beds (w/ walk-in closets & private bath), shared living/kitchen, W/D in unit. Driveway Park,all community amenities incl. 2 Pools, 2 Gyms, more.No Pets.. 302-893-0014

BISHOP’S LANDING

3BR/2.5BA, end unit, fully furnished, 2 car garage, washer & dryer, amenities included, tenant pays util. Available September. $2,405 per month. 301-404-2070

Zion Road: 3BR/2BA rancher in Roxana. $1600 per month + utilities. Avail after 8/1/24.

Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two-story condo in Frankford. $1,750 per month + electric and sewer. Water included. Possum Point: 3BR/2 BA single level home in Millsboro. $2000 per month + utilities.

Bethany Meadows: 2BR/1.5BA two story condo in Frankford. $2,000 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.

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.

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❏ Sat., July 27 & Sat., Aug 3 8-12 Rain or Shine

Womens Apparel, Shoes, & Accessories, Home Goods/Decor and Much More! All Must Go!! Fairway Village 2 Fairway Drive Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Fri., July 26 & Sat., July 27 7:30-2:30 Rain or Shine

Multi Family Yard Sale!

32724 Blackwater RD Frankford DE 19945

❏ Sat, July 27 8-1

Multi Family Yard Sale!! Household Items, Glassware, Girls Clothes size 6, Womens Clothing size small, Wicker Rocker, Outdoor Furniture Cushions, and Much More! 414 Delaware Ave Millsboro DE 19966

❏ Sat., July 27 8-1

Yard Sale in the Rogers Haven Community! Womens Clothing, Books, Posters, & Misc. Items. 31331 Bird Haven Street Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., July 27 9-12 Rain or Shine

Just Jeans Junk!! Street strider, furniture, jewelry, clothes etc. 38163 Martins Way Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., July 27 9-12 Rain Date 7/28 Ocean Way Estates Neighborhood Yard Sale! Mens/Hawaiian Shirts, womens shoes, weights, squat rack, kayak, lots of earrings, household & kitchen items, small rugs, xmas decor, lamp, and a free pack & play. Come check us out! 38163 Martins Way Ocean View DE 19970

Not This Week

❏ Fri., Aug. 2 & Sat., Aug 3 7-12 Rain or Shine

Multi Family Dogwood Acres Community Yard Sale. Lots of great items so come and shop! GPS: 32261 Falling Point Rd Dagsboro DE 19939

❏ Fri., Aug. 2 & Sat., Aug 3 7:30-12 No Rain Date

Huge Yard Sale! Montego Bay 130th St. A variety of different items. Nothing will be over $5! All Clothing $1.50 & Shoes $1. If it rains either day, it will be cancelled. 129 Clam Shell Road Ocean City MD 21842.

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A "kidcycle" that uses a kickstand to stand up by itself

4. Awesome performance!: It's what the crowd is doing during a standing ovation

6. What bookends stand on to keep books standing up

10. The stand that holds an artist's canvas as he paints

12. Stands on your tip ___ may be lift you up just enough to reach the top 6A

14. When tra c is at a standstill, every car comes to a ____

16. An athlete in a leotard who can dazzle the crowd by doing a handstand

17. Two of these hit the oor each time a person stands up

18. A photographer's threelegged helper

20. The story a stand-up comic tells that causes people to

laugh at her

21. Rhyme time in the forest: I'm 300 feet tall. People stare up at me. Did you guess? I'm a giant redwood _____.

23. Sour power: Some kids make money on a hot summer day by setting up a ______ stand

Parents Down

1. A group of people standing idly by a sign are likely waiting for one to come

2. A doorman will do it to a door countless times daily

3. Number of candles standing on a child's rst birthday cake

5. The take-a-number system at a typical bakery is perfect for a person who doesn't like standing in one

7. Dressed for winter: I'm the

accessory a coat rack might also "wear"

8. Think pink: Some scientists believe this bird stands on one leg to give the other one a rest

9. Synonym for understand

11. Position of the one who will spend the longest time in a 5D

13. Open window: It's when a person can visit if she has a standing invitation

15. Path traveled by a bowler's ball that left all pins standing

18. Iconic wardrobe choice of a dancer who is always on her 12A

19. Wise advice for rst-time jumper on a bungee platform: "Don't look _____"

22. Classic song requesting for loyalty or companionship: "Stand by ___"

SOLDINBAYSIDE!

$1,595,000

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

23571 ROBALO RD, FRANKFORD

Well sought after development of Batson Creek!

Over 3000 sq ft, the Seabrook Model with Stone Front Elevation home boasts 4 BRs & 3 full baths.

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)

Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

33476 CENTRAL AVE, FRANKFORD

Just outside of ocean view town limits sits a tree lined 2.18 acres with a 2500 sqft custom built and designed main house, two additional guest units, a 30x30 pole building, basketball court, garden, walking trails and more! You’ll find custom details around every corner, including high end finishes and design choices. This property is being sold fully furnished and is the perfect investment opportunity at the beach!

$975,000 (DESU2065258)

Call Katelyn Townsend (c) 302-841-0199

4 FLEET COURT, OCEAN PINES

Well-built Ocean Pines 4BR, 3 BA classic is ready to welcome you to coastal living! Lots of 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)

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