Coastal Point — August 23, 2024

Hardimangetswarmsend-offbyTown

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Therewasmuchhugging—and teasingretiringBethanyBeachMayor RosemaryHardimanaboutherfondnessforhugging—followingherfinal towncouncilmeeting,whenshewas

Millvillenears take-overofroad

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Millvilleisonestepcloserthisweek toowningtheroadbesideEvansPark.

TheTownCouncilonTuesday,Aug. 13,votedtosignanagreementwiththe stateDepartmentofTransportation transferringownershipofthetwopropertiestothetown.

TownCodeEnforcementandBuildingOfficialEricEvans,whohasbeen workingtosecuretheagreementfor severalmonths,explainedthatDukes Driveis“surroundedbytownproperty; 95percentofitisownedbythetown” andthat“byustakingover,it’sgoingto savethetaxpayersmoneyinthelong run.

“Whenwechoosetoputinaparkinglot…andallthatstuff…puttingina parkinglotiseasy,”Evanssaid.“Dealing withalltheoutsideagenciesisthedifficultpart.Itdoesn’thappenovernight. ButifwetakeoverDukesDrive,wecan eliminateoneoftheoutsideagencies, whichwouldbeDelDOT.”

Bytakingoverthestreet,Evanssaid, “wecouldexpeditesomethings,and withthemayor’sParkCommittee,we cansitdownanddesignaparkinglot

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presentedwithmementosincludingan 8-by-10glossyphotographofTown ManagerCliffGravietandanoversized parkingpermit.

“Well,sincethereisn’tanexecutive session,wecanadjourn,”Hardimansaid asherfinalmeetingdrewtoacloseon Friday,Aug.16,butfellowcouncil

membersobjectedwith,“Oh,no,”and “You’renotgettingawaythateasily.”

ViceMayorRonCalefaskedherto joinhimatthepodium,sinceitwasher lastofficialmeetingasmayor,but,with alaugh,shetoldhimshestillhad“30 daystogoand20hours.”

“RosemaryisBethanyBeach.Sheis

ouriconandalwayswillbe,”Calefsaid, emphasizingtheword“is.”

“ShewillbemissedatTownHallbut ofcoursesheisnotleavingtown.There willalwaysbeherhighenergywalks aroundtownandIhaveitongoodau-

ResidencyprogramlandsPettyjohnintheclassroom

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

apprenticeshipprogramwithintheIndianRiverSchoolDistricttoteachonsiteandsupportclassroominstruction. It’sanimmersionprogramcalledthe teacher“residency,”anditisproviding experienceandtrainingfor15aspiring teachersthisschoolyear. ForUniversityofDelawareeducationmajors,thereisalsoastipendto teach,aslongasthoseteachinginternshipsarepaidforwardwiththreeyears ofworkingcommitmenttotheschool district.

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RyleePettyjohnisanewlyminted first-gradeteacheratJohnM.Clayton ElementarySchoolwhocamethrough theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’s teacherresidencyprogram.Sheisalsoa legacyteacherwithintheschooldistrict, becausehermother,Emily,isateacher here.Retainingtalentandcreating uniqueapprenticeshipopportunitiesis thegoaloftheIRSDresidency.

“Mymomisafirst-gradeteacherat NorthGeorgetownElementary,alsoin theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,”said Pettyjohn,whoisjoiningtheJMCstaff thisfall.Pettyjohnwasthefirstonein herclassroomonMonday,Aug.12,at 7:15a.m.,whilehermomhelpedload suppliesintoClassroom116atJMC.

“Ihadtheopportunitytospend threeyearsatNorthGeorgetownElementary,”saidPettyjohn.“ButInever feltlikeIwasinmymom’sshadow,and wedidnotstepontoesthere.Wetalk aboutteachingallthetime.Myfirst yearwas[servingas]along-termsubstitute,andthefollowingtwoyears,Iwas a paraprofessional.Myteachingresidencywasalsobuiltintothethirdyear.

“Inowteachfirstgrade,generaleducationandspecialeducation.Iamcurrentlyinschooltogetmyteachingto speakersofotherlanguagesmaster’sdegree,soIwillalsohavestudentsthatare multilingual.Igraduatedwithmyedu-

RyleePettyjohnwillbeteachingfirstgradeatJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool thisyear.

cationdegreeattheendofMay,butI gothiredatthebeginningofAprilby JMC,”evenbeforegraduation,shesaid.

AudreyPriceisayear-longteacher residentforGeorgetownElementary Schoolthisyear.

“Ilovetotalktoeveryoneaboutthe teacherresidencyworkIwillbedoing,” shesaid.“Iamecstatictobepartofthis programandworkingatGeorgetown ElementarySchool.Thisissuchan

amazingopportunityforfutureeducatorsthatI’dlovetogomoreintodetail aboutit.”

SheisparticipatingthroughtheUniversityofDelawareprogram.

“Itwasalittlechallengingatfirstto beplacedasaresidentwithinIRSD,” she said.“TheUniversityofDelaware hadtoworkoutsomelogisticswithmy

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thorityshewillremainactiveintown affairsandsupportingourcouncil.She tookusthroughdifficulttimesofcovid, growingpainsofourcommunityand ourregionallysensitiveissues.

“Rosemaryknowsusallbyourfirst names.Idon’tknowhowshedoesit. Shewelcomeseachandeveryoneofus tomeetings.Shereachesoutatgatherings.Shegreetsusassheiswalking aroundtown.Shehas,attheregional, stateandfederal-level,numerousmeetingswheresheandothercouncilmembers meettopromoteissuesthatare

importanttoBethanyBeach,”hesaid.

Theaudiencestoodandapplauded andHardiman—whotookofficein 2014andhasbeenmayorsince2020— huggedCalefasCouncilmanJerry Morristoldher,“Itisjustamazingto mehowmuchthistownhasgrown underyouradministration.”

“Youhavebeenkind,generous.You neversayabadwordaboutanybody,”he said,praisingherforremainingpolite andcomposedevenwhenfacedwith derogatorystatementsbyresidents who speakatmeetings.

Callingher“agreatmayorandfriend to(hiswife)JudyandI,”hethankedher for“allyou’vedoneformeandthe town.”

“Jerry,Iwanttosayitpaystohave hearingaidssoyoucanturnthemoff duringmeetings,”Hardimanjoked.

“Youhaveleftyourmark,”CouncilmanPatrickShepleetoldthemayor.

Heisfinishinghisseventhyearon thecouncil“allofthemwithyouandit’s justamazingwhatIhavelearned,”he said.

“Youhavebeenamentor…you’re incrediblysmart.Youarethorough.You donotdoanythingorsendanything outuntilyouhavecheckedallthefacts. Whatdoyousay?‘Factsmatter.’And youare100percentcorrect.Ithink whatIammostimpressedwithisyour dedication…Iwanttothankyou.You knowhowIfeelaboutyou,fromKaren andI,”Shepleesaid.

CouncilmanMickeyHinmanmade everyonelaughwhenHardimanaskedif hepreparedaslidepresentationandhe saidno,buthedidhaveaPowerPoint, asheprojectedalistofherfinestcharacteristicsonthescreenbythepodium.

Sheisasuperstar,hesaid,professional,knowledgeableaboutherjob,a womanwithincrediblebusinessacumen and“agreat,accomplishedlawyerwho isacommunicatorextraordinaire.”

“Youliterallyliftusalluponeagle’s wingswithhowyouliveoutyourdeep-

rootedfaithonadailybasis…youare Bethany,”Hinmansaid.

CouncilwomanTeresaKeilsaidthe othercouncilmembersdidn’tleave muchforhertoaddbutsheagreedwith everyaccoladeandthankedthemayor’s husband,Jerry,whoHardimancalled“a long-sufferingman.”Keilteasedifhe becomestiredofhavingheraround, “Sendherbacktous.”

CouncilmanRichMcHughsaid Hardiman“operateswitheaseandthe mostorganizationIhaveencounteredin mylife,yetwithaconsistentthoughtfulness.”

Thenthedoortothecouncilchamberopenedandalineofpoliceofficers andtownemployeeswalkedin,single file,promptingHardimantoquip,“Is this myfuneral?”asshemadeherway downtherow,huggingeachofthem andreceivingabouquetofflowers, signedphotographofallthebeachpatrolmembersandthatoversizedparking permitasthoseintheaudiencesnapped photographs.

“Weallloveyou,”onestaffmember called.

SouthBethanyMayorEdith“Edie” DonderothankedHardimanforbeinga partner,allyandmodelforher,especiallysinceshewaselectedjusttwo monthsago.Threeyearsago,shewasa newcouncilmemberandHardimaninvitedhertojoinherandotherwomen fromnearbytownsto“gettogetherand talkabouthowwecansupporteach other.”

“Youhavenoideawhatthatmeant tome…itreallymadeadifferenceto me.IfIcandohalfthegoodjobyou havedoneasmayor,Iwillbeproudto bemayorofSouthBethany,”shesaid.

GravietlaudedHardimanforherenergyandcommitment,fornavigating throughcovid,havingasummerofno openbeachesbecauseofcovidanda summer ofbeachconstructionand “havingtwotrustedemployeesturnout

classscheduling,buttheyfiguredeverythingout.”

“Iwillbeworkingpartofeachday startingonSept.2,withthenewschool year,”shesaid.

Sheisjoiningasasecond-grade teacherresidentatGeorgetownElementarySchool,workingwithteachers AmberRinikerandJenniferSchwerin.

TheUniversityofDelawareTeacher Residency(UDTR)programallows teachereducationstudentstopursuea yearlong,paidresidencyinaDelaware schoolinplaceofatraditionalstudentteachingexperience.

Buildingonthemedicalresidency model,theprogramisdesignedtogive studentstheopportunitytoteachalongsideaneffectiveteacher-mentorina high-needclassroomastheyengageina carefullyalignedsequenceofacademic coursework,accordingtoUD.

UniversityofDelaware’s(UD) teacherresidentsreceivestipendsand committoteachingintheirresident

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tobelessthannicepeople.”

Hewasreferringtotowncouncil membersfiringformerPoliceChief MichaelRedmonandCapt.Darin Cathell,bothforreportedlymisappropriatingfunds.

“So,she’shadherupsanddownsbut shehasbeenafierceadvocateanda greatfriendandIhaveenjoyedourtime together,”hesaid.Walkingtowardher, hesaidhethoughtaboutwhatshe wouldmissmostsohepresentedher withaphotographofhimself.Laughing, sheaccepteditandkissedhischeek.

Hardimanrecalledhuggingtown employeesduringastaffappreciation event.

“ThenCliffcameinandsaid,‘Iwant

districtsforthreeyearsaftertheirUD graduation.It’sanewprogramatUD, whileDelTechhashadtheresidentoptionforseveralyears.

“Ihavewantedtobeateacherforas longasIcanremember,”saidPrice. “ThehighschoolIattended,Smyrna HighSchool,hadaK-12pathwaythat Iwasinvolvedinandsolidifiedmypassionforteaching.Iwasblessedtohave amazingteachersinelementaryschool thatmademerealizehowimpactfuland rewardingthiscareercanbe.”

“Youareguaranteedthatfirstjob, whichalleviatedallofmyworriesabout goingintothisnewprofession,”said Priceoftheresidency.“Itbuildsyour confidencesomuch.Igettobeaminiteacherthisyearandseehowmytwo teachershandleclassroommanagement nextweek.”

“IwastoldthatIwillbetreatedasa newemployeerightfromthestartby IRSDHumanResources,”saidPrice.“I amgoingtobeinvolvedinthenewteachertrainingprogramthedistrictoffersAug.19-22,andIwillbegetting paidforall10months.I’llbeofficially on-boardedwitheveryone.”

everyonewhohuggedthemayortogo getacovidtest,’”shesaidasGravietrecalledthatwasbecausethemayor’shusbandcalledandsaidhercovidtestwas positive.

Takingthemicrophone,abeaming Hardimanjoked,“Idon’tthinkevenmy funeralwouldbethisnice.Thankyou.I didnotexpectthisandIreallyam speechless.ButI’vebeenthinkingwhen yougettoaforkintheroadyouthink of thingsthathavegoneoninthepast andIcan’thelpreflectingonmylifeup tothispoint,”shesaid.

Sherememberedonceworkingwith theheadoftheNationalCreditUnion Administrationwhoadvised,“Rosie, youcandoanythingandyoucanaccomplishgoodthingsifyourunwith goodpeople.”

“Andthatalwayshasbeenmygood

“Iwillbeworkingintheclassroom, soIwillhaveacloserconnectionwith mydistrictwhichisbetterthanbeingin apracticumorasemesterofstudentteaching,”sheadded.“Withthisresidencyprogram,youaretotally immersed,andIwilllearnhowtopreparefortheschoolyearandreacclimate studentsafterabreak.”

Sheindicatedthatherfirstchoicefor acareerisintheIndianRiverdistrict, andthatteachersaroundthestate,includinginSmyrnaandNewark,where Pricehasbeeninschool,areawareof thedistrict’simmersiveexperience.

“IreallywanttoworkwithinIR,becauseIcannetworkwithmydesired schooldistrict,”saidPrice.“Iwillbethe firstoneinforhiringwhenthattime comes.”

Pettyjohnsarelegacyteachers inthisschooldistrict

EmilyPettyjohn,a25-yearservice veteranoftheschooldistrictandfirstgradeteacheratNorthGeorgetown,

fortunetorunwithgoodpeople.Here inBethanyBeach,Irunwithgoodpeople.Youcan’tdoanythingbyyourself. Whenyoulookaroundandthinkabout runningwithgoodpeople,thisagreat counciltorunwith.Iamleavingthe councilingreathandswiththiswhole groupofpeople.Ithasalwaysimpressed methatthecouncilcancreateanat-

helpedherdaughtermoveintoJohnM. ClaytonElementarySchooltobea first-gradeteacher.

“Itissoexcitingforher,”saidEmily Pettyjohn.“She’salsogettingmarriedin October,toaneducatoratDelTech,so it’sabigfallforusasafamily.”

RyleePettyjohnsaidsheattended SussexAcademyandknewbyherjunior yearthatshewouldliketoalsobecome ateacher.PettyjohnwasalsoathreesportathleteatSussexAcademy,playingsoftballasateamcaptain,aswellas basketballandfieldhockey.

“ItransferredfromUDtoDelTech becauseIcouldtakeadvantageofthe SEEDprogramfortuitionasaneducationmajor,”shesaid,“andtheyalready hadtheresidencyprogram.”

“Iwasemployedasateachingparaprofessionalwhilefinishingcollege,soI alreadyhaveafullyearonmyteaching pensionfromIRSD,”saidPettyjohn.“I gotmotivatedveryquicklythatIreally wanttobegoodatthisteachingthing.”

mospheresothetownstaffcandoits jobandthetowndoesanincrediblejob.

“Toallmyfriendswhocametoday tomakesureIleft,”shesaidtolaughter, “andtomywonderfulhusband.Jerry looked50whenIstartedthisjob10 yearsago.IloveyouallandIwillbe around.Thankyou.”

JoinusforFortMilesHistoricalAssociation’s thannualV-JDayevent Sept.2,202 .TheceremonywillcelebratethesurrenderoftheJapanese empiretoAlliedforcestoendWorldWarIIandhonorthe774Delawareans whoperishedwhileservingtheircountryduringthewar.

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Fenwickpoliceissuealertoverfraud

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandpolicearecalling attentiontoarecentattempttofraudulentlysellpropertyinthetown. Accordingtoapressreleasefrom PoliceChiefMichaelMorrissey,the departmentreceivedacomplainton Friday,Aug.16,allegingidentifytheft andfraudregardingtheattempted saleofanemptylotonWestMary-

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howwewantittolook.”Themovewill makeiteasier,hesaid,forthetownto incorporateparkingandotherprojects intothedesignofthepark,tobetter utilizethepropertyasawhole.

TownSolicitorSethThompsonsaid thestateAttorneyGeneral’sofficehad togetinvolvedintheprocesswhen therewasadisputeoverwordingofthe agreement.

Intheoriginalagreement,Thompsonsaid,thestatewas“referringtoa manualwheretheyseemedtostillretain theroleofregulator.Andreally,thepurpose ofthisisthatthetownbecomes theregulator,sotospeak,ofthestreet.

landAvenuenearthesouthernendof FenwickIsland.

Accordingtothereport,an unidentifiedsubjectcontactedalocal realestateagentandidentifiedhimselfastheowneroftheproperty, listedas12WestMarylandAvenue.

“Hesignedasalesagreementinthe nameoftherealownerandobtaineda fakeidentitycardintheowner’sname. Therealestateagentreceivedanoffer ontheproperty,”thepolicereport said.

“Fortunately,weeventuallygotthe deputyattorneygeneralthatwashandlingthemattertocurrectthecitation.”

Theagreementnowspecifiesthatwhile anyroadimprovementsstillhavetobe builttoDelDOTdesignstandards,the townwillnothavetogothroughthe DelDOTapprovalprocessbeforebeginningthework.

RespondingtoaquestionfromTown CouncilSecretaryDebbieSosnoski, Evans saidthemovewillhavenoimpactonnearbyresidents.

CouncilmemberRobertWisgirda askedifthetownwouldincurextra costsdowntheroadbecausetheroad wouldneedanupgrade.TownEngineer AndrewJ.LyonsJr.repliedthat“the townwouldhavetopayforitanyway. Thewaythatitworksisthetownal-

Alocallawfirm,Ward&Taylor, L.L.C.,withofficesinBethanyBeach, RehobothBeachandWilmington whichspecializesinpropertysettlements,receivedthecontractandsettlementpaperworkandidentifiedthe fraud,thepolicereportsaid. Thecontractwascanceledandsettlementpaperworkwasreturnedbeforeanymoneychangedhands, Morrisseysaid

readyhastodoallroadstoDelDOT standards,”includingsubdivisionroads, Lyonssaid.

“Thetownroadwouldbenodifferentthananytownroadthatisputin,” he said,addingthatroadsinprivate communitieshavetobebuilttotown standards.

“We’regoingtopayforitonewayor theother,”Evanssaid,reiteratingthat theadvantagetotakingovertheroadis thatthetownhasgreatercontroland willbeabletogetprojectsdonemore efficiently.

EvansaddedthatthemovealsoallowsMillvilletoretainpropertythat mightbelosttoDelDOTrights-of-way ifthestateownedtheroadandthe townchosetoputinanewparkinglot, forexample.Thenthestatewouldtell

“TheFenwickIslandPolicewould likethepublictoknowthatthistype ofactivityisoccurringinthearea,and theownersofunimprovedproperties arebeingtargetedforunauthorized saleandtransferoftheirproperty,”he said.

Meanwhile,theFenwickpolice chiefurgedanyonewhosuspectsthey havebeenavictimofsuchfraudto contacttheirlocalpolicedepartment orDelawareStatePolicetroop.

the town,“you’renotgoingtoownit, butyou’regoingtomaintainit,”hesaid.

Thecouncilvotedunanimouslyto allowMayorRonaldBelinkotosignthe agreementwithDelDOTforthetransferoftheproperty.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilapprovedarequestforextensionofapprovalsforSeaWestVillageC-1, submittedbyLandTechLandPlanning.ThepropertyislocatedattheintersectionofPowellFarmRoadand Route17.

Thecouncilalsoagreedtosendan annexationrequestforseveralparcelson WhitesNeckRoadtotheAnnexation Committeeforreview.Theparcelsrepresentlessthananacreoflandaltogether,andaresurroundedbyMillville, Lyonssaid.

USWindtooffercompensationtofishermen

ByBethanyHooper

Whilelocalofficialscontinueto shareconcernsabouttheimpactaproposedoperationsandmaintenancefacilitycouldhaveonthelocalfishing industry,USWindreportedlastweekit isdevelopingacompensationprogram tobenefitcommercialandrecreational fishermen.

Lastweek,USWind’sseniordirector ofexternalaffairs,NancySopko,confirmedthatthecompanyisdevelopinga mitigationprogramforcommercialand for-hirerecreationalfishermen.Theannouncementcomesaweekafterthe WorcesterCountyCommissioners sharedconcernsaboutapotentialagreement.

“USWindisadoptingacompensationprogramtobenefitcommercialand for-hirerecreationalfishermen,ameasureBOEMrecognizedaseffectivein

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“IspeakSpanishandambilingual,so nowIhavestartedmymaster’satDel State,”shesaid.

“OnceIknewIhadthejobherelast year,Iwasabletomeetallofmystu-

ourFEIS,”Sopkosaid.“USWindand theMarylandDepartmentofNatural ResourcessignedaLetterofIntentin July2024todevelopafisheriescompensator ymitigationprogrambyearly 2025.Suchamitigationprogramcould includefinancialassistance,assistance withequipmentupgradesortraining, andotherservices.Welookforwardto workingwiththestateonoutreachto thefishingcommunitytofurtherdevelopdetailsofthismitigationprogram.”

Earlierthismonth,theMaryland DepartmentoftheEnvironmentannounceditwouldforwardafavorable recommendationtoissueUSWinda wetlandspermitfortheconstructionof a pierandbulkheadonHarborRoadin WestOceanCity.Lastweek,however, thecommissionersvotedtomakeits oppositionknowntotheMaryland BoardofPublicWorks,whichmakes thefinaldetermination.

dentswhowillbefirst-gradersthisyear andobserveintheclassroom,”saidPettyjohn,andthatgaveheraheadstart.

“Iamnowcomingfullcircle,because Iusedtohelpmymom‘teach’summer schoolandcometoherclassroomwhen Iwasasmallchild,”shesaid.“Celina LombardiisjoiningmehereatJMC

Aspartoftheirdiscussions,thecommissionersandcountystaffalsoshared concernsabouta“fisheriescompensationagreement,”whichwasreferenced inMDE’sreviewofUSWind’swetlandspermitapplication.BobMitchell, directorofenvironmentalprogramsfor WorcesterCounty,saiditwasthefirst officialshadheardoftheagreement.

“There’snocompensation,there’s beennooutreach,andthere’sbeenno communicationsforanythingrelatedto theharbor,”BobMitchell,directorof environmentalprograms,toldthecommissionerslastTuesday.

Sopkoconfirmedthisweekefforts areongoingtodevelopamitigation programforlocalcommercialandforhirerecreationalfishermen.Shesaid outreachwilloccurwiththeassistance of thestate.

Tosupportitsoffshorewindenergy project,USWindproposestheconstructionofanoperationsandmainte-

full-time,andshealsowentthrough residency.JMCisgoingtohostsome residents,andsheandIcangivethem pointersandteachingtips.”

“SussexCountyandthisdistrictbecomesaverysmallworld,”saidPettyjohn.

JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool PrincipalAlissaBoothnoted,“It’sal-

nancefacilityat12929and12933HarborRoadinWestOceanCity.CurrentlyhometoMartinFishCompany andSouthernConnections,thepropertieswillberedevelopedtoincludean onshoreoffice,amarinecoordination centerandwarehousespace,aswellas quaysideandberthingareasforthe company’screwtransfervessels.

Tomooritsvesselsattheproposed site,USWindhasplannedupgradesto theexistingpierstructure,whichwould requireastatewetlandspermit.Inits reporttotheBoardofPublicWorks, theMarylandDepartmentoftheEnvironmentlastweekissuedafavorable recommendationtoapproveUSWind’s wetlandspermitapplication.

InalettertoGov.WesMoore,a memberofthethree-personpublic worksboard,OceanCityMayorRick

waysgreattogetqualified,newteachers here.RyleeandCelinawentthroughthe residencyandhavebeenwell-trainedas teachers.Weareexcitedtohavethemon ourJMCpermanentstaff.”

Justthen,RyleePettyjohnstopped bythemainofficeandfoundhernew mailboxcubby.

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Meehanoutlinedthecity’scontinued opposition.Meehanalsopleadedwith Mooretoworkcooperativelywith OceanCitytolearnabouttheobjectionstotheproject,notablytheclose proximitytothebeach(10.7miles) comparedtosimilarsizedprojectsin otherstateslikeVirginiaandNorth Carolina(26miles).

“Itisnottoolatetoaddresstheseissuesandtorelocatethisproject.Yes,it wouldtakeadditionaltimebutithasalreadybeenseven-plusyearsandultimatelywhatismoreimportant,a projectthatwewillalllookbackandregretoraprojectthatclearlybecomes themodelforoffshorewinddevelopment?,”Meehanwrote.“Youonlyget onechancetogetthisrightandIcan assureyouthatifthisprojectmovesforwardascurrentlyproposed,Maryland residents,propertyownersandvisitors toOceanCityaregoingtoaskelected officials‘Howdidyoueverletthishappen?’Wehumblyaskforyoursupport. Asktherightquestions.Gettheright answers.IncludeOceanCityintheconversation.IdonotbelievethatStateand Federalelectedofficialsaretrulyaware ofthetotalimpactthisprojectwillhave onourratepayersandresources.Donot letUSWind,anItalian-ownedcompany,takeadvantageofourStatefor profit.”

Ennisparaprofessionalrisesthroughresidency

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

MorganBurton,likemanyoftheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’searlyprofessionalslaunchingateaching residencyprogramthisfall,isalegacy educator.Hermom,KeriJustice,isa paraprofessionalattheHowardT.Ennis Schoolforstudentswithspecialneeds, whereshehelpsmanagetheSpecial Olympicsathletes.

BurtonwasbroughttoEnnisearlyin herlife,tohelpwithUnifiedsporting events,andwasherselfathree-sport athlete.Shecompetedinswimming, fieldhockeyandsoftballasavarsity playeratSussexCentralHighSchool.

And,atleastoneothernewteacher comingaboardthroughtheIRSDresidencyprogram,Burton—whofirst servedasaparaprofessionalatEnnis— isnewlyengaged(July31),toKyle WeedwhoworkswithintheIRSDspecial-educationprogram.Theyplantobe marriednextyear.

CoastalPointcaughtupwithBurton overcoffeeinMillsboro,nearhernew school,andaskedheraboutherIRSD paraprofessionalandresidencyexperiences.Shesaidshehopestoaddcoachingswimmingorsoftballtoherresume onceherresidencyiscompleted.Her dreamjob,afterservingingeneraleducationthisyear,istoreturntoEnnisor provideIndependentLearningClassroom(ILC)education.

“Youhavetolovethesechildren,”she said,toworkinspecialed.

Hereiswhatshehadtosayinher ownwords:

IstartedoutvolunteeringatHoward T.Ennisand,throughtheseeducational experiences,Ifoundmyloveandpassionforworkingwithstudentswho havespecialneeds.

Iwentofftocollegetopursueaneducationdegreein2018.AftercompletingmyfirstyearatTempleUniversity,I returnedhomeandappliedtobeasubstitutewithinthedistrictandmostly substitutedatHowardT.Ennis,withall gradelevels.Ithenappliedtobeaparaprofessionaloverthesummerthatyear andworkedinthemiddle-schoolprogram.IwasatEnnisfromsummerof 2019 throughallofmysummersin 2020-2022.

Ibuiltsomanyrelationshipswith manyofthestudentsIhad.I’mknown formycontagioussmileasItoldthem ‘hello’andsaidgoodmorningeachday tomanystudentsastheywalkedinthe hall.Studentsknowmetobethebright andpositivepersonIamandareeager tofindmeeachmorningjustasIam eagertoseethem.

Myfavoritememoryfromworking atHowardT.Ennisisthattimeevery morningwhenwegetourkiddosoffthe bus.Thejoyineachstudent’sfaceas theyrunuptoyoutogiveyouhugjust fillsyourheartand,inthatmoment,you knowyouaremakingadifferencein yourstudents’lives.Itistrulythemost rewardingjobIhaveeverhad.

Itissoimportanttoshowupwitha positivemindsetandattitude.When yourstudentsknowyou’reexcited,they becomeexcitedandthat’sthestarttoa greatday!Myparaprofessionalwork thenbeganatGeorgetownElementary, andIwasinourIRAP[IndianRiver AutisticProgram].

I mainstreamedintothegeneraleducationclassroomeverydaywithtwo students.ThiswasthefirstyearIwas introducedtothegeneral-education classroom,alongwithstudentswho haveautism.Theteacherintheclass-

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roomandIworkedverywelltogether,I wastakingcollegeclasseswhereIwould prepareandteachalessonthatwasrelevanttowhatthestudentswerelearning, andthatiswhereIreallygottosee whatitwouldbeliketoteachinageneral-educationclassroom.NowasIstart mystudentteaching.

Istrivetomakelearningfun.As simpleasthatsounds,itcansometimes bechallengingtofindwaystoencourageyourstudentstowanttolearnand

tobeeagertocometoschooleveryday. That iswhyitissoimportanttogetto knowyourkidseachandeveryyear.I willbeworkinginfourthgradewith KyceeBean,whoistheteacher.

Studentlearningstylesdiffer,and theirmotivationsforlearningwillbe differentaswell.Onceyoumakethe timetogettoknoweachstudentand buildthoserelationships,youcanstart tofindthestrategiesandlearningtechniquesthattheydesire.

AsIambackatmyownchildhood schoolatEastMillsboroElementary,I amsoexcitedtomeetsomeofthenew teachersthathavecome,butalsotosee

alltheteachersthatarestilltherefrom whenIwentthere.It’shome.

Iwashonoredandhumbledtohave knownKellieHall[EMEteacherand IRSDeducatorwith30yearsofexperiencewhodiedfromcanceronJuly8].I knewherasafriend,ateacheranda lovedonetomany.AsIwalkthehalls ofEastMillsboroElementary,Iwillalwayslookuptotheamazingwoman andmodelteachershewas.Shewasmy inspiration,andnowitismyturntoinspirethebrightmindsthatwalk throughthosedoorseachday. ThankyoutoIRSD’sAlexis MacLeishforworkingwithme.

FirstLadyreadstokidsatSelbyvillelibrary

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Therewasasurpriseforchildren whowenttotheSelbyvillePublicLibrarytohearDelawareFirstLady TraceyQuillenCarneyreadBooksfor Blue,thepaperbackshewroteabouta littlebluehendiscoveringthejoysofselectingbooks.

Aftershefinishedreading,BabyBlue cametolifewithherblackeyes,orange beakandfeetandbrightredcomb, greetinglittleonesinthelibraryand posingforphotographsonThursday, Aug.15.

Eight-year-oldMariaAbacanou, pronouncedthebluehen,thesymbolof Delaware,“cute”andsaid,“Iwonderif shecanfly.”

EricHo,9,whoattendsTheBrink summerenrichmentcampwithMaria, underthedirectionofVeraGrimes,said helikedthatthehenisababyandwonderedwhatshedoeswhensheplays outside.

“Thebookwasgood,”5-year-old LilyWhaleysaidassheheadedtomake acraftwithotherchildrenaftertheysat onthefloorinasemi-circleinthechildren’ssectionofthelibrarylisteningas CarneyandAnaCallessatinfrontof them.Carney,dressedingrayslacksand alightgreenT-shirtprintedwiththe words“AllTogetherNow,”readinEnglishandCallesrepeatedinSpanish.

“MeetBabyBlueHen—nickname, just‘Blue’—theyoungestonehereand thesmallestone,too.Thefamilygives lotsofhelp,nodoubt,andafewsuggestionsBluecoulddowithout,”Carney read,holdingthebookupsochildren couldseeillustrationsbyEmilyHershmanofGov.JohnCarney’sstaff.

BabyBlue’sparents,sisterSilkieand brotherRockallsuggestbooksbutBlue

asksthelibrarian,Dutch,forabookshe readinschool“aboutelephantswho don’twanttoliveinacage.”

“Itwasamade-upstory,butstilltold thetruth,likehowanelephant’stuskis reallyatooth!I’dliketoseeifyouhave thatverysamebook,andmorebythe author,ifwecouldpleaselook,”Blue asksDutchasthelibrarianandher familymemberssmilewithpride.

Aftercheckingoutthebooks,Blue asks Dutch,“Whatifmychoicesaren’t good?”andthelibrarianreassuresher, “You’vebeenasthoughtfulasanyone could.Ifyouchangeyourmindorif thesedon’tdelight,we’llkeeptryingto findsomethingjustright.”

Carneywasatthelibrarytolaunch herreadingtour,anhonorforSelbyville, LibraryDirectorKellyKlinesaid.

“WhiletheSelbyvillePublicLibrary willsoonturnthepagewithitsnew building,wecouldn’tbemoregrateful forthegovernorandfirstlady’ssupport of librariesthroughoutalltheprevious chapters,”Klinesaid.

TheSelbyvilleLibraryreceived$7 millioninAmericanRescuePlanAct fundingtobuildanewlibrary,setto openinthefall.Thenewlibrarywillbe justover14,000squarefeet.Thecurrent buildingisjustunder5,000squarefeet.

Gov.andMrs.JohnCarneyjoined DelawareStateLibrarianDr.Annie Norman,whowasalsoattheSelbyville event,CaseyFamilyPrograms,literacy and earlyeducationadvocatesandstudentstolaunchthereadingtourdesignedto“highlighttheimportanceof literacyandencouragechildrenand familiestotakeadvantageofservices andprogramsatDelawarelibraries,”accordingtoanewsreleaseissuedbyCarney’soffice.

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PériersvisitorsgettheBethanytreatment

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SeventeenresidentsofPériers, France,whorecentlyvisitedBethany Beach,were,nodoubt,tellingfriends andneighbors,“nousavonspasséunbon moment,”or,“Wehadagoodtime,” whentheyreturnedhome.

ThevisitwastoobservePériersDay onJuly27,thedayPériers,inNormandy,France,wasliberatedbytheU.S. Army90thInfantryDivisionin1944. Theliberationcamealmosttwomonths aftertheD-DaylandingonUtah Beach.Thisyearisthe80thanniversary of thatliberation.

PériersisBethanyBeach’ssistercity. “Inourtravelsthere,toFrance,and whenthegroupcomeshere,howincrediblygratefultheyaretotheUnited

Statesfortheirliberation.Theynever forgetitandtheytalkaboutitallthe time,”MayorRosemaryHardimansaid attheAug.16councilmeeting,after CouncilmanPatrickShepleeshared photographsofthevisit,projecting themontothescreeninthecouncil chamber,andtalkingabouttheactivities enjoyed.

“Theytreasurethefreedomthey have,”Hardimansaid,addingPériers alsohassistercitiesinHungary,Poland, BelgiumandGermany.

“Itiswonderfulseeingallofthose countriescometogether,”shesaid.

Theguests,includingPériersMayor GabrielDaube,werewelcomedwitha ceremonyfeaturingmusicandspeakers, shownsomeofthefavoritelocalspots, triedwatersportsandwenttoacrab feast.

TheBelleTonestrio,referredtoas “the20thcenturyAndrewsSisters,” performedandtheFrenchflag—with verticalbandsofred,whiteandblue— wasflownaslocalbusinessessoldtraditionalAmericanfoods.

ShepleesaidtheguestsfromPériers —atownaboutthesizeofBethany Beachbutthathas17councilmembers andfourorfivevicemayors—arrived onJuly25,andwereintroducedto DianaCowell,whosefatherledthe forcesintoPeriersin1944.

TheyweretakentoFortMilesin Lewesandonaboattourofthe DelawareBaytoseethelighthouse.

“It’snotaverybigplaceandpeople wouldgoouttoworkforweeksata time.Itisnotincommissionanymore. ItwouldnotbeavisittoDelaware withoutcrabs,sowehadacrabfeast.It

wasveryinterestingtoseethemtrying tocrackthecrabs.Sortofinterestingto seethem,buttheymadeitthrough, rightnextdoortoTownHallatThe BlueCrab.Atthecrabfeastthedelegationpresentedthetownwithabanner celebratingthe80thanniversary,”Shepleesaid.

Atour bytrolleyincludedastopat theNatureCenter.

Therewastimeonthebeachand shopping.ShepleesaidaPublicWorks employeewhoisfromFrancestopped tochat“andhehadagreattimewith them.”

Giftswereexchanged,includinga customjigsawpuzzlegiventothetown ofBethanyBeach,andentertainment “wasfantastic,”Shepleesaid,projecting aphotographofDaubewith100-yearoldlocalresidentErnestMarvel,who wasservinginWorldWarIIin1944.

“Thisissomethingspecial.Lookup ‘ hero’inthedictionaryandyouare goingtoseehispicture.ErnestMarvel,” Shepleesaid.

“Ourguestsreallyenjoyedit.When theywentkayakingandpaddleboarding, wedidn’tloseasingleoneofthem. Therewereacoupleofwetpeoplebut wedidn’tloseanyone,”Shepleesaid.

Earlier,JulieMalewski,Bethany Beach’seventscoordinatorandmedia coordinator,toldCoastalPointDaube, in2010,requestedthatPériers,atown ofabout2,300peopleandsimilarto BethanyBeach,becomeasistercity.

“We’vebeencelebratingiteveryyear since,”Malewskisaid.

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Mrs.Carney,inthenewsrelease, statedDelawareFirstChance,aninitiativetoensureallchildreninthestate haveafirstchancetosucceedis“all aboutstrengtheningpartnershipsto serveDelaware’schildrenandtheirfamilies.”

“Oneofourmainpillarshasbeento encourageearlylanguageexperiences towardhealthybraindevelopmentand schoolreadiness,”Mrs.Carneysaid.

Thebook,availableinEnglish, SpanishandHaitianCreole,wasmade possiblebythepartnershipwithCasey FamilyProgramsanditwillbeavailable toborrowfrom33librariesinthestate.

“Childrenlearntoreadbygrade threeandthenreadtolearnfortherest oftheirlives.Literacyisthefoundation thateachofourstudentsandneighbors needforsuccess.Asweapproachthe startoftheschoolyear,let’ssharethe messagesfoundinthepagesofBooks forBlue,”Carneystatedinthenewsrelease.

“Visityourlocallibrary.Becurious. Andbeeagertoleanonothersforadvice.”

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Editorial

We’vesomehowreachedthepointofthecalendarwhenLabor Dayisrightaroundthecorner.

Howdidthishappen?Howdoesitalwayshappen?Oneminute wearecelebratingthegraduationofanotherclassofseniorsatthe highschoolandanticipatingsummercrowdsthatwillfillour beaches,shopsandrestaurants,andthenextwe’retryingtogetin everythingwecanbeforetheendoftheseason.

Only—andleaninheresowedon’thavetosaythistooloudly —it’snotreallytheendoftheseasonanymore,isit?

LonggonearethedaysofBethanyBeach“rollingupthesidewalks”attheconclusionoftheJazzFuneraleveryLaborDay.Yes, thelifeguardssignofffromthesummerseason,andthosehours anddaysofoperationwillchangeatalotofthosedowntownbusinesses,butthereisstilllifetobefoundinourbeachtownsafter LaborDay.

Infact,manyofusconsideritthebesttimeoftheyear.

It’skindofcrazythatitisallcomingdowntotheselasttwo-anda-halfmonths.

OnNov.5,millionsuponmillionsofAmericanswillhavetheir votestabulatedasananxiousrest-of-the-globewatchesasthisgreat nationofoursdiscoverswhowillbethenextPresidentoftheUnited States.Andthoughitseemslikeit’srightaroundthecorner—which itkind-of-sort-ofis—therepromisestobesomefireworksbefore thatultimatedayofreckoning.

Considerifyouwillsomeofthethings we’vewatchedrecentlyinthisrace.OnecandidatewasnearlyassassinatedonlivetelevisionashespoketoacrowdinPennsylvania, andanotherdroppedoutoftheracetomake wayforayoungeroption.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Theweatherisstillbrilliant,evenafterLaborDay,anda plethoraoffalleventsgetsalotofthelocalfolksoutoftheir“summerhibernation”andbackoutintotheworld.Kidsarebackin school,somanyofourparentslooktobewalkingalittletallerand withmoreenergy,andthosewarmfalldaysusuallygetreplacedby nicecooleveningsasfallsettlesintoitsrightfulspot.

Summerisgreat.Verylittleonthisworldbeatsadayatthe beachwithpeopleyoulove,thereisanelectricityintheairand there’sjustsomethingtobesaidforwalkinginatownthatperpetuallysmellslikecaramelpopcornandmalt-vinegar-lacedfries.Our localstandsandfarmersmarketsarefilledwithsomeofthebest produceyouwillfindanywhereontheplanet,workersfromaround theworldvisitustomakesomemoneybeforereturningtoschool andsoft-serveicecreamjustflat-outhitsdifferentlyinthesummer.

Butdon’tsell“theoffseason”short.Goodweather,lesstraffic, plentytodo—itjustseemslikeagoodformula,right?Right.

WhatliesaheadinthisPresidentialelection? LaborDaydoesnotmeantheendoffun ViewPoint

•Westartseeingmorehacking,fakesocialmediaprofilesand plantedphonystoriesfromforeigninterestsasothernationstakeclear sidesonwhotheywanttoseeintheWhiteHouse.Youdon’tthink Russiaknowswhotheywantinthere?OrIsrael?OrIran?Or Nicaragua?OrChina?

Treateverythingwithahealthydoseofskepticism,unlessitcomes fromtheCoastalPoint:Thelocalvoiceofyourcommunity.

I’vewatchedwithpureunbridledcontemptastheserviceeffortsofbothvice-presidentialcandidateshavebeenquestionedorridiculedbypeoplewho nevertooktheoaththemselves,andbothcandidatesatthetopoftheir ticketshaveusedrapperstochampiontheirrespectiveefforts.The richestmanintheworldhasbeenusinghissocial-mediaplatformto promotethecampaignofonecandidate,whiletheothercandidateis beingboostedbyaparadeofformeremployeesoftheothercandidate whohavebecomedisgruntledandhavenowswitchedsides.

Confused?Excited?Angry?Baffled?Imean,whatelsecanpossiblycomedownthepikeinthesenextseveralweeks?

Iamgladyouasked—or,tobemoreaccurate,I’mgladIaskedit foryousoIcouldsmoothlytransitionintothemeatofthispiece.It justsohappensthatIbrokeouttheoldcrystalballtotrytocomeup withafewpredictionsforwhatwemightseebeforeNov.5rolls around.

•RFKJr.appearstobemaybe-kindashoppingaroundhisendorsementinexchangeforajobinafutureadministration,anditsort ofmakessenseinthathedoesn’tfullysubscribetoeitherside’splatform,andcarriesabout7-9percentofvotersupportinwhatappears tobeanothertightelection.However...Ihavehimgoingthepodcast routeinstead,followingthesuccesshe’sfoundwithJoeRogan,Patrick Bet-David,TheoVonandothers.Whydon’tIthinkhelandswitheithercandidateattheendoftheday?

He’s“outthere”—andthatmightbeaeuphemism.Thathelpsin thepodcastgame,butcanblowupanelectionwithonegoofycommentorre-surfacedoldstory.

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•Someone’sgoingtodroponeofthebig cursewordsduringadebate—youknow, oneofGeorgeCarlin’sinfamous“Seven WordsYouCanNeverSayonTelevision.”I feellikeformerPresidentTrumpisthebettingfavoriteforthisone,asheappearstouse profanityasotherartistsmightutilizeoilsor clay.

Butdon’tputitpastTimWalz.He’sa formerfootballcoach,andIhavebeeninstructedbymorethanone formerfootballcoachtoshove*%#$into@)%#$*andtostopbeinga lazy !*%#whowillneveramountto@%*&ifIdon’tstart... ButIdigress.Footballcoachessometimescurse,isallI’msaying.

•Someonewillneverspeakwithsomeoneelsewhotheyhave lovedalloftheirlifebecauseofadisagreementoverpolitics. Sigh.

•Someoverzealoussupporter—anditcouldeasilycomefromeitherside—willdosomethingridiculouslyheinousanddisgusting thatcapturesthenation’sattentionforacoupledaysbeforethenext awfulthinghappens.

Ihatethisone,butcan’tyouseeithappeningwithsomeofthese nuts?

•An“OctoberSurprise”willenduptiltingtheelection.Look,I thinkthevastmajorityofpeoplealreadyknowwhotheyaregoingto votefor,and,honestly,Ithinkthestateofpartisanshipinthiscountry makesmebelievemostpeoplealreadyknowwhichsidetheywillbe votingforin2036.Butthere’salwaysthatfightfortheundecidedsin themiddle,andthatisoftenwhatshapestheresults.

Whatwillthesurprisebe?Idon’tknow.It’scalleda“surprise”fora reason.ButIfeellikeitwillinvolveanoverseassituation,andtheway therespectivecandidatesrespondcouldshiftthings.

•Therewillbeanelection.Somepeoplewillcelebrate,whileothersmournanddeclaretheendofournationasweknowit. Andthenthesunwillriseagain.

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ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

WhenIwasayoungjournalist workingattheDelawareStateNews,a fellowreportergavemeasourceto contactforastoryIwasworkingon.

Icalledthenumbertheygaveme, andwhenawomanansweredthe phoneIaskedforthemanwhosename andphonenumberI’dbeengiven.

“I’msorry,hepassedawaysix monthsago,”shesaid.

Ofcourse,Ifeltterrible.Butbefore Icouldgetout“Oh,I’msosorryto botheryou,”shesaidthis:

“CanItakeamessage?”

Idon’treallyrememberwhathappenedafterthat,butI’msurethere wassomeawkwardverbalfumbling andasquickanexitfromtheconversationasIcould(somewhat)gracefully carryoff.

Fastforwardafewdecades.

Assomeofyouknow,mydad passedawayinFebruary.Idon’tthink mymomhasofferedtotakeanymessagesforhimsincethen.Hiscell phonewasdeactivatedmonthsagobut he’sstillinmycontacts,listed,asalways,as“PopPop.”

Acoupletimessincehepassed,I’ve

accidentally“butt-dialed”hisnumber. Eachtime,itbroughtmeupshort,and Iquicklyendedthe“call.”

Acoupleweeksago,thesamething happened.Butthistime,therewasa messageleftby,well,someone.

“Yes,hi,thisisFrankwithlive crabs.I’msorryImissedyourcall; pleasecallagain.”

Ididn’tactuallylistentothemessage,justreadthetranscript.Couldn’t quitebringmyselftohearwhoever this“Frank”waswhowassomehow nowinhabitingmydad’sphone.

Latelastweek,though,Ididlisten toit.AndIdecidedtocallhim.

“Livecrabs,”saidthevoiceonthe otherendofthephone.“Isthis Frank?”Iasked.“Yes,itis,”hesaid. Ihadnoideawhattosaynext,soI thinkIjustsortofstartedbabbling. Eventually,Igotoutthebasics:“Well, Frank,itseemsyouhavemylatefather’scellphonenumber.”

“Areyouserious?”hesaid,clearly quitetakenabackbythisnews.It turnsout,thephonenumbermydad hadformorethan20yearsisnowthe businessphoneforFrankSavage’sLive CrabsbusinessinDagsboro.

“Ijustgotchills,”Franksaid,asI finishedmyawkwardexplanation.

Hetoldmehe’shadthenumber sinceJune,andthathelovesitbecause it’saveryeasynumbertoremember. Heevensaidhe’sworkingondesigningalogousingthetwozerosinthe numberastheeyesofacrab.

AsIcontinuedtoexplain,Frank beganaskingmeafewquestionsabout myself.IhadtoldhimIworkedatthe CoastalPoint,andwhenItoldhimmy lastname,hesaid“Eric…Magill…?”

“Yep,he’smyhusband,”Isaid. Turnsout,FrankgraduatedfromIndianRiverHighSchoolwithmyhusbandin1978andhasknownCoastal PointpublisherSusanLyonssince childhood.

Itoldhimthatwhilemostofmy dad’scontactsnodoubtknewofhis passingbynow,hemightgetastragglerphonecallortwoaskingfor “Mike,”andthatthey’renotexactly “wrongnumbers,”justpeoplelooking fortheguywhohadthatnumberuntil February.

Isaidthatmydadwouldabsolutely adorethefactthathisphonenumber isnowlinkedtoalocalselleroflive crabs.Helovednothingmorethansittingdownwithfamilyandfriendstoa newspaper-coveredtablewithapileof freshlysteamedcrabsandacoldbeer.

Webothmarveledatthefactthata phonenumberlinkedtosomeonefor decadeswasreassignedsoquicklyafter itwasdeactivated.

ItoldFrankI’mgladIhadn’tnoticedthefamiliarnumberonthelarge “LIVECRABS”signhehasplacedon Route26—I’vedrivenpastitdozens oftimesinthelastfewmonths.I mighthaverunofftheroad.

ItoldFrankI’llstopbysometime andintroducemyself—youknow,so hecanseethiscrazybabblingwoman intheflesh.

I’mnotsureI’mgoingtochange thewaymydad’snumberislistedin myphone’scontacts,justyet.ButI thinkI’llatleastadd“Frank’sLive Crabs”toit,somehow. Lifegoeson.

GuestColumn Parker:Thefutureofrealestateisnow

ByDustinParker OwnerofTheParkerGroup

BackinOctober2023,Ifirstwrote aboutthecriticalissuesfacingourindustryandthechangesonthehorizon. InMarch,Ifollowedup,heraldingthe impendingtransformationinrealestate, aneweraoftransparencyandconsumer empowerment.Today,aswestandon theprecipiceofthistransformativemoment,I’mheretotellyou:Thefuture weenvisionedisnolongeronthehorizon—ithasarrived.

The NationalAssociationofRealtors (NAR)settlement,whichwentintoeffectthisweek,isn’tjustapolicychange; it’saseismicshiftthatwillredefinethe veryfoundationsofhowwebuyandsell homesinAmerica.Thisisn’thyperbole —it’sreality,andit’shappeningright now.

Let’sbeclearaboutwhatthese changesmean.Theoldguardofrealestate,withitsopaquepractices,isgiving waytoanewparadigmoftransparency. Thelongstandingpracticeofbuyer’s agentsbeingincentivizedbasedonthe finalsellingpriceofahomehasright-

fullyraisedeyebrows.Afterall,how coulditbeinabuyer’sbestinterestto havetheiragentpotentiallymotivated topushforahigherprice?Whilethis incentivestructurecouldtheoretically stillexist,thenewrulesensurethatconsumerswillbefarmoreeducatedabout it.Theincreasedtransparencymeans buyerswillhavetheinformationthey needtounderstandand,iftheychoose, negotiatetheiragent’scompensation structure.Thisshiftputsthepowerback inthehandsoftheconsumer,allowing themtomakeinformeddecisionsabout whorepresentsthemandhow.

Thenewrulesmarkasignificant shiftinhowourindustryoperates.At theircore,theyaimtopreventagents fromsteeringbuyerstowardsproperties basedoncommissionrates.ByprohibitingthedisclosureofbrokercompensationintheMultipleListingService (MLS),theserulesensurethatagents focusonfindingthebesthomesfor theirclients,notthemostlucrativesales forthemselves.Additionally,theymandatewrittenagreementsbetweenbuyers andtheiragentsbeforehometoursand requirecleardisclosurethatcommis-

sionsarenegotiable.Thesechangespromotetransparencyandputconsumers’ interestsfirst,fundamentallyaltering thedynamicsofrealestatetransactions.

Thesechangesaren’tjusttweaksto thesystem—they’reacompleteoverhaul. Andit’sabouttime.

Fortoolong,ourindustryhasoperatedunderaveilofcomplexitythathas confusedand,attimes,disadvantaged consumers.We’vehiddenbehindjargon andtradition,justifyingpracticesthat, inthecoldlightofday,aredifficultto defend.Butthatendsnow.

Tomyfellowrealestateprofessionals whoarehesitantaboutthesechanges,I saythis:Embracetheopportunity.This isourchancetoelevateourprofession, tobecometrueadvisorsandadvocates forourclients.Thosewhoadaptandinnovatewillthriveinthisnewlandscape.

Thisisn’tjustaboutcompliancewith newrules.It’saboutembracinganew mindset—onethatputstheconsumer first,thatleveragesadvancementsinour fieldtocreateunprecedentedefficiency andtransparency,andthatviewschange notasathreat,butasanopportunity.

AtTheParkerGroup,we’renotjust

acceptingthesechanges—we’rechampioningthem.We’vebeenpreparingfor this moment,developinginnovative practices,technologyandsolutionsthat alignperfectlywiththisneweraofreal estate.Assomeintheindustryscramble toadapt,we’reproudtosayweinstitutedthesechangesmonthsago.We’re fullsteamahead,readytoserveour clientswiththetransparencyandconsumer-firstapproachthatthefutureof realestatedemands.

Tohomebuyers,sellersandinvestors: welcometothefutureofrealestate.It’s beentailoredjustforyou,anditstarts now.Thechangesyou’velongdesired arehere.Nomorehiddenfees,nomore opaqueprocesses,nomoreconflictsof interest.Youarenowtrulyatthecenter oftherealestatetransaction,empoweredwithinformationandchoicelike neverbefore.

Tomyfellowinnovators:fullsteam ahead.Tothosestillhesitantabout change:it’stimetoevolveandgrow withourindustry,orconsideranewcareerpath.Thefutureofrealestatehas

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Letters

Readerquestions Town’swindstance

Editor:

SouthBethany’sTownCouncilcertainlyworkshardandgetsmostthings right.Butit’sdroppedtheballinrepresentingtheTown’sinterestsregardingUSWind’sproposedoffshore windfarm.Ratherthanworkingto understandtheissues,listentoconstituents’views,anddiscusspossible Townresponses,it’ssatonitshands.

Theexplanationgiventomeand othersforitsinaction:theTownis“divided”ontheproject.Huh?AtCouncil’sJanuary2024meetingwhenthe “CommunityBenefitsAgreement”was sprung,veryfewofthemanyattendee-

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noplaceforoutdatedpracticesorresistancetotransparency.Adapt,innovate, orstepasideforthosewhowill.

speakersvoicedsupportfortheproject. Ihaveyettospeakwithanyonein SouthBethanywhosupportsit.

ThetotalityofCouncil’sconsideringtheprojecthasbeenaJuly2022 CouncilmeetingatwhichUSWind madeitssales-pitchpresentation,the January2024meetingontheCommunityBenefitsAgreement,andanAug. 9,2024Councilmeeting.AttheJanuary2024meeting,weweretoldthat thesoletopicfordiscussionwas whethertheTownshouldjointhe CommunityBenefitsAgreementand thattheprojectwas“outofSouth Bethany’shands.”Therepeatedrefrain fromCouncilwasthatconstituentsare freetoobjecttotheprojectontheir own.Asifthatcouldsubstitutefor Townaction.

Thechoiceisclear.Willyoubea partofthisexcitingnewchapterinreal estatehistory?Thefutureishere,and it’swaitingfornoone.Let’sbuildittogether,creatingarealestateindustry thattrulyservestheneedsofall.

CEILING FANS INSTALLED

AttherecentAugustmeeting, Councildisposedofitsagendaitem “UpdateonStatusofProposedMarylandOffshoreWindProject”bythe Mayor’sreadingapreparedstatement. Nodiscussion.Thestatementmostly reportedregulatoryapprovalinformationthatcouldreadilybefoundonthe internetorbyreadingCoastalPoint. Thestatementclosedbysayingthat anyactivityontheCommunityBenefitsAgreementwillbedoneinanopen meetingandthat“[u]ntilthattime,we havenothingfurthertoreport.” Thanks.

Duringthepubliccommentperiod attheoutsetoftheAug.9meeting,I suggestedsomeitemsforCouncilto addressduringtheUSWinddiscussionthatneverhappened.Here’ssome

Thefutureofrealestateisn’tjust bright—it’sdazzling.It’safuture wheretransparencyreignssupreme, whereinnovationenhancesratherthan complicates,andwhereyourinterests— nottheindustry’s—comefirst.

ofwhatCouncilshouldhaveaddressed:

1.HowdidCouncildeterminethat theTownis“divided”ontheProject?

2.Shouldn’tCouncildiscussthe windturbinebladebreakattheVineyardWindprojectinMassachusetts thatforcedtheclosingofNantucket beaches?PerUSWind,itmayinstall thesamewindturbineshere.

3.Whydidn’tCouncil’supdate mentiontheusepermitapplicationUS WindhaspendingbeforeSussex CountyCouncilforapowersubstation?Ifrejected,itcouldhalttheproject.AsaSussexCountymunicipality, SouthBethany’sviewscarryweight. USWindistoutingtheCommunity

Soletusembracethismomentwith openarmsandcleareyes.Theoldways areevolving.Welcometotheneweraof realestate—aneraofinnovation, transparencyandconsumerempowerment.

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BenefitsAgreementtosupportitsapplication.PubliccommentsattheJanuarymeetingpredictedthatUSWind wouldusetheagreementinthisway.

4.Whyhasn’tCouncildiscussed whethertheCommunityBenefits Agreementshouldberemovedfrom furtherconsiderationduetothe DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sMay 2024determinationthatACT’ssecret negotiationoftheagreementviolated Delaware’sFOIAstatute?

Therearemorequestionsandmore tobesaidthancanbecoveredina 500-wordlimiteditorial.Council shouldimmediatelyscheduleameetingtoaddresstheproject.

EdBintz SouthBethany

J.Hardimanendorses fourcandidates

Editor:

Intheelectionofmembersofthe BethanyBeachTownCouncilthis year,Iamsupportingandrecommend thereelectionofRonCalefand MickeyHinman,andtheelectionof twootheroutstandingcandidates, RichMcHughandBobRush.My supportisbasedontheirsuperior qualificationsandrecordsofserviceas volunteersinourTowngovernment

andcommunity.

AsI’vesaidbefore,inevaluating candidatesforanyposition,Ithink wehavetostartwiththequalificationsneededtocarryouttheresponsibilitiesoftheposition.Considering theroleandresponsibilitiesofthe CouncilunderourTownCharterand TownCode,itseemstomethatthe essentialqualificationsofacandidate forTownCouncilincludeaworking knowledgeofourTowngovernment organization,policiesandprocedures, usuallyacquiredinitiallyservingona Towncommittee,commissionor board.

Equallyimportantisarecordthata candidateiswillingandabletodevote thenecessarytimeandattentiontothe studyandcarefulconsiderationofthe widerangeofissuesthatcomebefore theCouncil.Twootherrequisitesarea recordoftreatingotherswithfairness andrespectbecauseyouhavetoconsideralotofdifferentopinionsinour community,andarecordofworking cooperativelyaspartofateamtoget thingsdone.That’swhatIthinkwe shouldbelookingfor.

Basedontheirrecordsofserviceto theTown,RonCalef,MickeyHinman,RichMcHughandBobRush havethoseessentialqualifications. Hereisaverybriefsummary.Ron servesontheCouncil,asViceMayor, ChairoftheStormwaterandFlooding Committee,andmemberofthe4thof

JulyParadeCommittee. MickeyHinmanservesonthe CouncilandisCo-ChairoftheBicycleandPedestrianSafetyCommittee. RichMcHughservesasChairofthe CharterandOrdinanceReviewCommittee,andpreviouslyasamemberof theBoardofAdjustment.BobRush currentlyservesasamemberofthe BudgetandFinanceCommittee.

Infulfillingthoseresponsibilities, theyhavealldemonstratedfairness, soundjudgementandcommitmentto preparationandworkingforwhat’s bestfortheTownandallcitizens.

Forthosereasons,IinviteBethany Beachvoterstojoinmeinvotingto reelectRonCalefandMickeyHinman,andtoelectRichMcHughand BobRush,asmembersofourTown CouncilonSept.7,2024,orbyabsenteeballot.

JerryHardiman BethanyBeach

Shortputssupport behindBurnCamp

Editor:

Tragically,manyDelawarechildren endurethephysicalandemotional scarsofsevereburns.TheDelaware BurnCampoffersavitallifelinefor theseyoungsurvivors,providingasupportivecommunitywheretheycan healandconnectwiththeirpeers.

Thisinvaluableprogramwas

founded15yearsagothroughthecooperativeeffortsofmanypeoplewho realizedthecriticalneedforsucharesourceandchampioneditscreation. TheGeneralAssemblyresponded withbipartisansupport,passingseveralbillsestablishingtheDelaware BurnCampasa501(c)3charitableorganization.

Supportedbydonationsandcontributions,thecost-freeeventishosted atCampBarnes,aDelawareStatePolicefacility.Itofferseligiblechildrena week-longexperiencefilledwithcamaraderieandactivitiessuchasswimming,boating,fishing,andhiking. Ideeplyappreciatethededicated volunteersandboardofdirectorswho haveworkedtirelesslytoensurethe camp’sefforts.

Asaformerchiefandlifelong memberoftheSeafordVolunteerFire Department,Ihavewitnessedfirsthandthedevastatingimpactofburn injuries.WhileIferventlyhopeno childeversufferssuchtrauma,the likelyrealityisthatsomewillandthat theserviceprovidedbytheDelaware BurnCampwillcontinuetobe needed.

Toensureitsfutureviability,Iurge healthcareprovidersandcitizensto promotethecamp’savailabilityand otherwisesupportitsaltruisticmission.

StateRep.DannyShort 39thDistrict

NewownerscontinueAntiqueAlley’stradition

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

InJanuaryof2024,SusanPegrambought aNationalCashRegister,model332,that wasmanufacturedin1910.Theantiquebrass registerwasingreatconditionandstillin workingorder.Shewasnotgoingtopassup thatopportunity.Despiteitsweight,Pegram managedtohaulall90poundsofitintoher car,throughsheerdetermination.

Pegramandherhusband,KyleQuillen, havebeencollectingantiquesformanyyears. Adreamoftheirshasalwaysbeentoopenan antiquestorewhentheyretire.However,their retirementwasstillmanyyearsawayandthus sowastheirdream.Thatallchangedwhen Pegramheardaquote,notknowingwho originallysaidit,thatinspiredherandher husbandtodoallthattheycouldtopursue theirdream:“Dowhatyoucan,withwhat youhave,whereyouare.”

Withthismottoinmind,Pegramand Quillendecidedtotakethatantiquecash registertheyjustpurchasedandputitontop oftheirkitchenisland.“Wewouldwalkbyit andthinkaboutwhatcanIdotodaytowards thatdream,”Pegramsaid.“Thinkingitwas goingtotake[us]yearstodoit.”

Littledidtheyknow,aroundthatsame timeMiltonandDianaChaskiwouldput theirstore,AntiqueAlley,upforsale,after28 long,fruitfulyearsofbusiness.

SusanPegramandKyleQuillenhavepurchasedAntiqueAlley,andplantocontinue theshopstraditionofantiqueofferingsinMillsboro.

TheChaskisbuilttheirantiquestore fromthegroundup,figurativelyspeaking. Thetwotookathree-storybuildingthat datesbackto1925,thathadnoprevioushistoryofhandlingantiques,andturneditinto whatitistoday.

Thisbuildingat225MainSt.inMillsborohasbeeneverythingfromageneralstore toanappliancestore,hassoldfarmequipmentandevenfurniture.But1996would markitsfirsttimeasanantiquestore.

MiltonandDianawouldhavetheirwork cutoutforthem.

Whentheyfirstopenedthestoreallthey usedwasthefirstfloor.Withonlyafewpeopletoprovidethemwithantiques,also knownas“dealers,”thefirstfloorwasallthey needed.Overtheyears,theChaskiswould accruemoreandmoredealersandhaveto expandtothesecondfloorand,eventually, thebasement.

However,in2024,with60dealerstotheir

name,plentyofpeoplewhowerenowregularsatAntiqueAlleyandbusinessgreater thanithadeverbeen,MiltonandDiana ChaskiwoulddecidetohangupAntique Alleyandleavethatnearly100-year-old buildingonMainStreettosomeoneelse. ItwasaroundthistimethatSusanPegramwouldstrollintoAntiqueAlleyandnoticeasigntellingthepatronsthatthestore wasforsale.

“Whatarethechancesofanantiquestore comingupforsale,”Pegramwondered.“It wasn’tonourtime,wewerethinkingthree yearsfromnow,butitwasjustsuchagreat opportunity.”

TheChaskisknewthatoncetheysold theirstore,theyhadnocontroloverwhatthe newownerswouldturnitinto.So,whenthey wereapproachedbyPegramandQuillen, whowantedtokeepthebuildingasanantiquestore,theywereelated.Theyhadsomeonetheycouldpassthetorchto,someoneto continuetheirlegacy.

KyleQuillen,calledit“acalculatedleapof faith,”saying,“whataretheodds,whenwe’re readytoretire,thataturnkeyantiquestoreis goingtobeavailable.Itjustneverhappens thatway.So,wefiguredhere’stheopportunity,canwemakeitwork?”

Andtheydid,butnotwithoutalotof helpfromtheChaskisalongtheway.

SCREENING COLONOSCOPY... MADE JUST A LITTLE EASIER

CoastalPoint•GiovanniGuido

“The[Chaskis]werewonderfulinhelpingustransitionthebusiness,”Pegramsaid. “Theywereavailableanytime,dayornight, forquestions.”

Evenbeforetheyhadpurchasedthestore theChaskisinvitedPegramandQuillenover totheirhousetoexplaintothemhowthe software,thespreadsheetsandthepayouts work.

Theyexplainedtothesoontobeowners howthedealersarepeoplewholeaseacertainamountofsquarefootageinthestore.In theirboothsthattheyrentout,thedealersare allowedtosetitupanddesignithowever theywant,puttingwhateverantiquestheysee fitondisplaythere.Assumingtheyabideby therestrictionsthatthestore,andstate,has.

“Thatwasbeforeweownedit,”Quillen said,baffled.

“Iwouldneversaywecouldn’thavedone itonourownwithoutthem,buttheymadeit alot[easier]”Quillensaid.“Weneverunderstood,like,howdoesitwork.Dowesupply everythinginhere?Howdoesitworkwith thedealers?”

Nowthatnewownersweretakingover AntiqueAlleythe60dealersthathadbeen withtheChaskisforyearswouldhavetobe notified.Thesedealerswouldhavetogo somewhereelsewiththeirantiquesifthe newownersdidnotwanttocontinuedoing businesswiththem.

WhentheChaskissentoutaletterto theirdealersnotifyingthemofthechanging ofownershiptheysentoutanotherletter writtenbyPegramandQuillen.Inthatletter thesoontobeownerstoldthe60dealersthat theywouldbetakingoverAntiqueAlleyand thatthetwowantedallthedealerstostayif theywerewilling.

Thankstothoseletters“wedidn’thave thismassexodusofdealersnotknowing whatwasgoingon,”Pegramsaid.“Andallof themchosetostay,whichisamazing.”

Finally,onMay1,thetwosoontobe ownersbecamethenewofficialownersof AntiqueAlley.Throughouttheentiretransitionprocess,May1wastheonlydaythe storewasclosed.Theverynextday,May2, wouldbeopeningday.

Thankstothepreviousowners,Pegram andQuillenwereaspreparedastheycould possiblybetorunanantiquestore.But,no amountofpreparationcouldstopthemfrom worryingaboutanythingtheirimagination thoughtofonthedaysleadinguptoMay2.

Whatifwerunoutofchange?Whatif thephonesdonotwork?Whatifthenew registersystemdoesnotwork?Whatifitcan nottakecreditcards?

“Ithinkourimaginationjustkindofgot awayfromus,”Quillenexplained,“andwe madeitmorestressfulthanitreallyendedup being.But,itwaswithintwodaysthatwe werekindoflike‘oh,wegotthis.’”

RegularsofAntiqueAlleywhocameto thestoretomeetthenewownerswereoverjoyedtoseethestorestayjustasithadforso manyyears.

“Theytellusstoriesaboutthingsthey

CAROLINA STREET

RealEDvice

I’mworking withclientsnow whoarepurchasingaresidential condominiumfor alittleoveramilliondollarswitha renovation budgetofover $500,000.Thisunitwillbecompletelyguttedontheinsideandthey arereplacingallthewindows,doors, appliances,flooring,kitchencabinets, allthefixtures,renovatingevery bathroomandaddinganotherbedroom.Irecommendedaconstruction permanentloanforthisprojectwith ninemonthsinterestonlyfollowed

byapermanentloan.Theborrowers willhavetheabilitytorequestdraws astheprojectprogressesduringthe nine-monthinterestonlyconstructionphase.Aftertheconstructionis completeandthelastdrawisadvanced,theloanwillconverttoprincipalandinterestfortheremaining termoftheloan.

Borrowersareobligatedtorepay interestonactualfundsdrawnto dateuntiltheconstructionphaseis completed.Constructionpermanent loansrequireanas-completedappraisalwithalltheconstructionestimatestoobtainthevalueofthe home/condominiumasiftheimprovementswerealreadycompleted.

Alwaysconsultwithyourlenderto determinetherequireddocumentationandthebestloanproductwhen applyingforaloan.

CoryWalsh TaylorBank (302)541-0500

CWalsh@taylorbank.com

Whatdoyou dowhenyoufind apropertythat’s intheperfect neighborhoodor ontheperfectlot oristheperfect sizeandyourrealtortellsyouone ofthesethings:Thesepticsystem failed?Itneedsanewroof?Theappliancesarefrom1980?Allofthe windowsneedtobereplaced? YIKES!

Butdon’tworry—thereareoptions!

Ifyouareplanningonfinancing yourpurchase,oneofthebestways toovercomethesetypesofrepairsor issuesistoobtainarenovationloan. Youmayhaveheardofa203Kloan, butthatisforaprimaryresidence, FHAloan.Conventionalrenovation loansarealsoofferedforprimary, secondhomes,orinvestmentproperties.

Witharenovationloan,youmay financerepairsorupdates(cosmetic).

Anestimateisobtainedforthetotal costandfinancedintoyournew mortgage.Typically,aGeneralContractorisinvolved(dependingonthe scopeofwork)withsomefundspaid totheGCatclosingandtherestat completion.Theappraisalwillbe basedonthevalue“afterimprovements”.

Sodon’tturnawayfromthose “fixeruppers!”Callalocallender andfindoutwhatyouroptionsare!

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Whenpurchasingahome thatneedsrepairs orimprovements thereareoptions availablethat combinethecost topurchasethe homewiththe costoftherepairsorimprovements intoasingleloan.

•FannieMaeHomestyleRenovationloan—Eligiblepropertycanbe principalresidences,secondhomesor investmentproperties.Downpaymentrequirementsdependonthe typeofownership(principal,second homeorinvestment)

Flaherty

Sheats

AntiqueAlley

boughthereyearsago,”Pegramsaid,“and they’renowbringingtheirkidshere,their grandkidshere.”

Althoughthethree-storybuildingwould stayanantiquestoreandhavethesame60 dealers,PegramandQuillenwouldmake changesandaddtheirownuniquetouchto thestore,althoughsmall.

Whenevertheweatherpermitsthetwo ownersputantiquesoutsidetheirstore.

“Whenwewouldantiqueupanddown thecoast,”Pegramexplained,“andweonly

RealEstate

hadahalfhourtoshoponeplaceoranother, likethisplaceorthisplaceacrossthestreet, whatwouldmakeuspickoneoverthe other?Andwebothhadtheexactsameidea, it’sbecausetherewasstuffoutside.”

Thecouplealsopostsonthestore’sFacebookpagedailytoshowanynewantiques thattheygotinorantiquesthathavenotgot thelovetheydeserve.

Anotherchangetheywouldmakeisthat everytwoweekstheywouldgiveareportout tothedealersonwhattheyhadsoldand howmuchtheyhadsoldthosepasttwo weeks.

“Wehadoriginallythought,”Quillenexplained,“‘nottoomanypeoplewillprobably

•FreddieMacCHOICERenovationloan—Eligiblepropertycanbe principalresidences,secondhomesor investmentproperties.Downpaymentrequirementsdependonthe typeofownership

•FHA203Kloan—-Property mustbeaprincipalresidence.Down paymentrequirementis3.5percent. TherearetwotypesofFHA203K loans—Standardandlimited

•VARenovationloan—Borrowermustbeamilitaryservice memberorveteran.Propertymustbe

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takeadvantageofthis,buttheoneswhodo it’sgoingtobeimportant.’ “Totallywrongwiththat.”

Thenewownersestimatedaround70 percentoftheirdealersusethatreportto theiradvantage.Withthereport,thedealers canadjustproperlytogetasmuchoftheir antiquessold.Whethertheyneedtofillup theirdisplayiftheysoldalotorneedtodoa saleiftheirantiquesarenotselling.

Thereareafewotherchangestheywould liketomakeandacertainvisionforthestore thattheyhave.However,theonechange theyhaveattoppriorityischangingthe sign.

BlackCatAntiques.Thatisthenew

aprincipalresidence.Thisloanallows100-percentfinancing. Pr iortopurchasingahomethat needsimprovementsbesuretoconsultaMortgageLender.Notall lendersofferthesetypesofloans.A lenderthatofferstheseprogramswill helpindeterminingwhichprogram bestfitsyourneedsasthesepro-

namePegramandQuillendecidedonfor theirantiquestore.Thetwoalwaysthought thatifyouenteredanantiquestorethepet youwouldmostlikelyseewasablackcat. Andwithablackcatoftheirowncalled Hendrix,namedafterJimiHendrix,the namefitperfectly.Withthedesignalready decidedon,theyhopetohavetheirnewsign upbytheendofthismonth.

PegramandQuillencontinuetokeepthe ChaskislegacyaliveonMainStreetin Millsboro,whileatthesametimelivingout theirdream.AnditallstartedwithanantiqueNationalCashRegisterthatnowsits atopthefrontcounterofBlackCatAntiques,withanotforsalesignontopofit.

gramshavedifferentrequirements regardingcreditscores,downpaymentsandtypesofallowablerenovations.

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Kalenacelebratesribbon-cuttingevent

OnThursday,Aug.8,2024,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof CommerceheldaribboncuttingceremonywithKalenaJewelerstocelebratetheirgrandopening.Friends, familyandcommunitymembers wereinattendance.

KalenaJewelershasadiversecollectionofjewelry,fromasimple chaintoanelaboratenecklace.Their teamismadeupofexperiencedprofessionalswhoarededicatedtoprovidingexceptionalservice.Theywork closelywithclientstounderstand theirneedsandprovidetailoredsolutionsthatexceedtheirexpectations.

VisitKalenaJewelersat101-B AtlanticAve.,OceanView,DE 19970.Tolearnmorecall(302)5415550orvisitkalenajewelers.com.

KalenaJewelers’LinSimeone,KarenOrtolani,NancyHuntandBeeBurascuttheribbonataribbon-cuttingevent.

OCtourismofficialssaytravel

‘faringcomparativelywell’

ByBethanyHooper OCToday-Dispatch

Despiteaslightdeclineinthe tourismindustry,officialssayOcean Citycontinuestofarewellamongresort destinations.

OnMonday,representativeswith OceanCity’sadvertisingagency,BVK, presentedmembersofthetourismcommissionwithareportontraveltrends andongoingmediaefforts.Whilearecentreportshowsinflationhasimpactedtravel,BVK’sAbbyRennicke said OceanCitycontinuestoperform wellwhencomparedtoothervacation destinations.

“Wedofeelencouragedbytheongoingcravingandinterestintravel,”she said.“Andbeyondwhatwe’reseeingat thatmacroindustrylevel,wealsopossiblyseethatOceanCity’sdemandisfaringcomparativelywell.”

Rennickesaidarecentarticleontop traveltrendsshowedthatOceanCity wasthemostpopularsearch,asidefrom Floridadestinations,onbooking.com. ShesaidsearchesforOceanCityhad increased22percentyearoveryear.

“Sothisisgreatnewstoseethat peoplearecuriousaboutOceanCity,” shesaid.“They’researchingforitand they’redrummingupthathighleveldemandthatwethenneedtograband takedownthefunnel.”

RennickeaddedthatOceanCity’s effortshavepositionedthetownwellin competingagainstsimilarresortdestinations.Shenotedthatafewtravel trendsincludemusictourtourism, sportstourismandoutdoortourism,all of whichOceanCityprovidesinthe formofOceansCallingandCountry Calling,aproposedsportscomplex,and itsoutdooractivities.

TopromoteOceanCity,BVK’sNiki Kaylorsaidthetownincreaseditsadvertisingbudgetforthesummermonths andhasplanstocontinueitsmedia campaignintothefall.Sheaddedthat officialswouldalsoreportthefindings ofanadeffectivenessstudynextmonth.

“Thatwillhelpustounderstandthe perceptionsofOceanCity,oradvertisingawareness,favorabilityonthatadvertising,aswellastheeconomic impactthatouradvertisingismaking,” shesaid.

Tourismcommissionmembersthis weekalsoreceivedareportonvisitation andspendingfromZarticorepresentatives.Zartico’sDavidBahlmansaid reservationdatashowtheaveragedaily rateforAugustincreased3percentfor hotelsand7percentforvacationrentals whilepaidoccupancyincreased6percentforhotelsanddecreased2percent forvacationrentals.Hesaidrevenues increased8percentforhotelsanddecreased1percentforvacationrentals.

“Weareseeingastrongperformance bythevacationrentalsaswell,”hesaid. “Paidoccupanciesdippedalittlebit. That’sbecauseweactuallyseemorevacationrentalunitsthanwesawlastyear inAugustwithinOceanCity.”

Bahlmanaddedthatsimilartrends arealsobeingreportedforthemonthof Septemberandthatthereservationrevenues throughmid-Januaryareexpected toincreasewhencomparedtolastyear. TourismandBusinessDevelopment DirectorTomPerlozzoalsohighlighted roomtaxrevenuesforthemonthof June.

“June’snumberforroomtaxwasup, evenwithouttheairshow,”hesaid.“We wereconcernedaboutthat…Good weatheralwaysmakesadifference, whichwehadinJune.”

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DOCofferingCitizensAcademyprogram

TheDelawareDepartmentofCorrection(DOC)isseekingmembersof thecommunitytoparticipateinitsFall 2024CitizensAcademy,whichbegins Sept.24inGeorgetown.

TheDOCCitizensAcademyisafree programthatisdesignedtogivelocal residentsaclose-uplookattheoperationsandprogramsofDelaware’slargest lawenforcementagencyandprovidean insider’sviewintohowtheDOC achievesitsdualmissionofpublicsafety andrehabilitation.Participantsmeet withDepartmentofCorrectionleaders, uniformedofficers,andtreatmentand programprovidersandhaveopportunitiestoengagewithindividualscurrently underDOC supervision.Weeklysessionsfeatureamixofinformationalpresentations,demonstrations,and

interactivetoursofaprison,community correctionsfacility,andProbationand Paroleoffice.

TheFall2024DOCCitizensAcademywillbebasedinGeorgetownwith sixweeklysessionsonTuesdayevenings from6–8:30p.m.startingSept.24and endingOct.29.Sessionsandtourswill takeplaceattheSussexCommunity CorrectionsCenter,SussexCorrectional Institution,andtheRegionalProbation andParoleofficeinGeorgetown.

“TheDOCCitizensAcademygives localresidentstheopportunitytoseefor themselveshowaprisonoperates,learn howOfficerssuperviseindividualson Probation,andbetterunderstandhow theDepartmentofCorrectionimpacts rehabilitationandpublicsafetythroughoutourstate,”CommissionerTerraTay-

lorsaid.“I encourageyoutoapplytoday andjoinusfortheFall2024Citizens Academy.”

TheDOCisseekingapplications fromadiversegroupofcommunityparticipantsage18andover.Nocorrections orlawenforcementexperienceisnecessary.Classsizeislimitedandinterested participantsmustcompleteashortapplicationandpassasimplebackground check thatisattachedandpostedonline. CompletedapplicationsshouldbereturnedtoJason.Miller@Delaware.govby Sept.12,2024.ApplicationswillbereviewedonarollingbasisbeginningimmediatelyuntiltheCitizensAcademy classisfilled.

TheDOCCitizensAcademyseeks tostrengthenpublicengagementwith theDOCthroughaccess,information-

sharing,anddialogueandtobuildpartnershipswithlocalresidents.Sessions focusonawidevarietyoftopics,includingofficerandstafftraining,prisonoperations,probationsupervisionmethods, medicalcare,substanceabusetreatment, behavioralhealthcare,vocationaltraining andeducation,andtheDOC’scentral roleinDelaware’scomprehensivereentry system.ParticipantsgainadeeperunderstandingofhowtheDOCidentifies— andaddresses—needsandriskswhile individualsareunderDOCsupervision inordertosupporttheirreentrysuccess andreduceDelaware’srecidivismrate.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontact JasonMiller,ChiefofCommunications andCommunityRelationsat Jason.Miller@Delaware.govorcall302379-4048.

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

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

Monday, August 26

Movie on the Beach 8—9:30 pm

Join us at the Bethany Beach Bandstand for a special showing of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile!

Tuesday, August 27 PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!

Wednesday, August 28

Back to School Story Time 10:30—11:30 am Kids ages birth—5 & their families are welcome to come together at the library for story time!

True Crime Author Event 2—3:00 pm

Join us in welcoming award-winning author & newspaper reporter Bruce E. Mowday for a talk on the Johnston brothers, a set of brothers convicted of mass & serial murders.

Thursday, August 29

Camp Smyles Escape Room 10:00 am—4:30 pm

Grab your family and friends & try our campingthemed escape room! For ages 8 - Adult.

Friday, August 30

Camp Smyles Escape Room 10:00 am—4:00 pm

Grab your family and friends & try our campingthemed escape room! For ages 8 - Adult.

Learn about another country & make a new friend by signing up for the New Zealand Pen Pal Program! Visit our website or ask a librarian for details.

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

302–858-5518

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Inalight-heartedatmosphere, Gov.JohnCarney—wearingawhite T-shirtwithTheStarboardrestaurant logooverhisbluedressshirt—this weeksignedHouseBill444,elevating theOrangeCrushtoDelaware’ssignaturecocktail.

“Beitaffirmed,theOrangeCrush —madefromvodka,GrandMarnier andfreshjuice,toppedwithsoda,an orangewedgeandmintleaf—isnow theofficialcocktailinthestateof Delaware,”CarneysaidonFriday, Aug.9,tocheersandapplause.

“We’rehavingalittlefun,”hetold thecrowdenjoyingbreakfastinthe outdoordiningarea,whilehesatata tablecoveredwithabrightlycolored tableclothnearbowlsofthefreshcitrusfruitandbaseballcapswiththe word“Crush”printedonthem,andsigned hisname.

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Gov.Carneyspeaksduringtheceremonyunveiling thebillthatofficiallymakestheorangecrushthe official cocktailforthestateofDelaware.

HouseBill444wasthemostsupported billofhiscareer,hesaid.

Yes,HarborsideinOceanCity,Md.,alreadyclaimsthedrinkasitsown,butthere’s nothingwrongwithalittlefriendlycompetition,thegovernorsaid,asSteve“Monty” Montgomery,Starboardowner,standingbehindhim,sharedthesecrettotheOrange Crush—freshlysqueezedjuice.

“Whorealizedthatafewwordscan

causesuchabigstir?”thegovernorasked withasmile,referringtowordinginthebill statingthedrinkis“claimedtohavestarted inOceanCity,Md.”

MontgomerysaidStarboardisstillopen todaybecause,duringtheCOVIDpandemicclosures,whenmanyrestaurantswere shuttered,OrangeCrusheswereorderedfor take-out.

“Wedidalotoftake-out,and99percent wastake-outOrangeCrushes,”hesaid.

“Thishastakenonalifeofitsown,”

DelawarestateRep.Pete

Schwartzkopfagreed,laughingand addingthatHarborside“canmakeit theirdrink,too,”andthatDelaware officialsaregoodfriendswithHarborside’sowners.

“Everybodyknowsaboutit.You walkintoagrocerystore,andeverybodysays,‘Crush!Crush!’”hesaid,explainingthattheoutdoorseatingarea atStarboardwasoriginallyaparking lotbutwasmadeintooutdoorseating duringCOVIDpandemicmeasures —asuccessfulmovefortherestaurant,knownforservingmoreOrange Crushesthananyotherestablishment, hesaid.

“Thiswasjustafunsigning,makingitthestatecocktail.Wecreated someinterestintheBaltimore-Washingtonarea,wherewegetsomany visitorstoourstateincompetition withMaryland.WesettledonitoriginatinginOceanCity,butitwasperfected hereattheStarboard,”Carneysaid.

Schwartzkopfawarded OrderoftheFirstState

Turningmoreserious,hesaidhewanted tothankSchwartzkopf,formerspeakerofthe DelawareHouseofRepresentatives—who lastyearannouncedhewouldnotseekreelec-

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tionandhasendorsedStateAuditorKathy McGuinesstoreplacehim,representingthe 14thDistrict—forhisunwaveringkindness.

TheBibleadmonishesbelieverstotreat eachotherastheywanttobetreated,Carney said.

“Weallknowwearecalledtosupportour neighbors.Petegaveonekidneytosupport hisneighbor.Andhe’sdonethat—supportedothers—timeandtimeagain,”he said,presentingSchwartzkopfwiththe OrderoftheFirstState,awardedbythegovernorformeritoriousservice.

“Oh.Ididn’tknowthiswasgoingtohappen,”asurprisedSchwartzkopfsaid.

“Thisissuchanhonor.Idon’tevenknow whattosay.It’sbeenmyprivilegeandmy honortoserveallofyouinthiscapacity,” Schwartzkopfsaidastheaudienceapplauded.

CarneytoldtheCoastalPointthat Schwartzkopfalwaysthinksaboutotherpeople,“inhisserviceasspeaker,asamemberof hiscaucus.Wehadlotofdifficultissueswe hadtodealwith,andhewouldcometomy officeandhewouldtellmewherehiscaucus wasineachofthose.

“Peoplehavetheirownpointsofview. Theyaredulyelectedbythepeopleoftheir districtandalltheiropinionsarelegitimate. Tryingtoreachaconsensusisthehardest partofgovernment.Iservedsixyearsinthe U.S.Congressandthatissomethingwe

weren’tabletodo,unfortunately.Therewasa lotofagreementondifferentissuesbutnota focusonthecompromisingtogetthings done,”thegovernorsaid.

“That’swhatweprideourselvesondoing hereinDelaware,andnobodyhasbeenbetteratitthanPete,becausehethinksofothers,hethinksoftheothermembersofhis caucusandtheiropinions,aswellashis own.”

BeforeleavingTheStarboard, SchwartzkopftoldtheCoastalPointhe neverexpectedtheaward.

“I’vehadagoodlife.I’vehadagoodcareer.…Ilifeguardedforsixyears.Iwasapoliceofficer25years.I’vedonethisfor22 years.That’s53yearsofpublicservice,”he said,addingthatnowhewantstospend moretimewithhisgrandchildrenandtravel.

Schwartzkopfaddedthattheideato maketheOrangeCrushtheofficialcocktail ofDelawarestartedas“sortofasajoke.”

“Alotofthingsdoendupaslawwhen youstarttalkingaboutajokeandyougetreallygoodreactionsoutofit.Ihadmentioned ittoacouplepeople.Imentioneditto Monty.Isaid,‘Youshouldmakethisthestate drink,thestatecocktail.’Rep.DebraHeffernanheardmetalkingaboutit.Shewentto JohnPatterson,whoisapolicywriterforus ontheDemocraticCaucus,andheputthe languagetogether,”hesaid.

“Iamsothankful,sothankful,thatthe veryfirstsentenceinthebillsaysitoriginated inOceanCity.Theycanclaimthefactthat theystartedit.Wejustperfecteditin Delaware.That’sall.”

Schnellsharesloveofart,natureinBethany

ByDarinJ.McCann ExecutiveEditor

NancyLucy,thedrivingforcebehindallthingsBethanyBeachNatureCenter,wantedtostartakindof “residentartist”effortatthefacility thissummer.

Theideawastobringinsomebody,ifevenforafewdays,who couldcapturethespiritoftheNature Centerthroughthepowerofart.The hopewastoreachchildrenprofoundlyandtoinstillaloveandappreciationofnature,andLucy’s thoughtwasanartistcouldbethat kindofconduitwithwhomthechild visitorswouldwishtoengage.

EnterLisaKahnSchnell.

TheKutztown,Pa.,artistisan artist,authorandnaturalist,andshe hasaspecialloveofthiscommunity’s naturalwonders.

“WhenIwaslittle,mymomandI usedtocometoRehobothBeach,” saidSchnell.“ButwhenIhadkids, westartedcomingtoBethanyBeach, andthatwascloseto20yearsago now,sowe’vecomebackmany,many summerssincethen.Infact,mybook wasinspiredbythemanyhorseshoe crabsIspottedwhileoutandabout inFenwickIsland.”

Herbook,“HighTideforHorseshoeCrabs,”wasfeaturedattheNatureCenteronFriday,Aug.16,as Schnellinteractedwithseveralyoung families.Overthethreedaysof Schnell’sresidency,thechildren wouldcollectnaturalthingsthey wouldfindattheNatureCenterand bringthembackinsideforacollage Schnellwasputtingtogether.Inaddition,childrenwereusingbonesand feathersandothernaturalitemsas paintbrushes,puttingauniquespin ontheircreations.Schnellspoke abouttheimportanceoflayering,in natureandinart.

“Rightnow,themainproductI’m workingonisaboutecological restoration,”sheexplained,adding thatshehasaMaster’sdegreein plantecology,andisintriguedbythe layersofuse.

“ThecropfieldthatIrestoredwas usedforcrops,buttheownerwanted torestoreittonaturalplants,”she said.“So,Igatheredtheseeds,and replantedall40acresandsortof monitoreditasitgrew.Restoration

CoastalPointphotos•DarinMcCann Above,GeorgiaandMicaBilbrough,4 and2,ofCentrevilleMd.,enjoytheevent attheBethanyBeachNatureCenter.

Right,thecoverforSchnell’sbook,‘High TideforHorseshoeCrabs.’

looksdifferentindifferentplaces, butthoselayersofusecantellaninterestingstory.So,I’mtryingtouse thatintomyartworkwiththekids, andhowtheyuselayersofnatural itemstobuildtheart.”

Schnell’sresidencyendedatthe BethanybeachNatureCenterlast week,butsheislookingforwardto returning.Sheiscurrentlyworking onaprojectofecologicalpreservation,utilizingherlovesofart,writingandscience.

Toseesomeofherwork,visit lisakschnell.com.

GoodVibesTikiCruisescelebratesgrandopening

OnWednesday,Aug.7,2024,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithGoodVibesTiki Cruisestocelebratetheirgrand opening.Friends,familyandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.

GoodVibesTikiCruisesoffers scenicpublicandprivatecruiseson an18-personboatwithabathroom, bartop,Bluetoothspeakers,orange juicer,videoservicesandaCoast Guardcertifiedcrew.Atypicalcruise includesbeautifulcoastalscenery alongwithstopsatDewey,Rehoboth andPotsNets.Relaxwithdrinks, swimming,musicandmore.

VisitGoodVibesTikiCruisesat theRehobothBayMarinalocatedat 109CollinsAve.,SlipB-1,Dewey Beach,DE19971.Formore,call (302)241-0584orvisitgoodvibestikicruises.com.

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle

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FreemanArts Pavilionholding ArtSupplyDrive

Asthenewschoolyearapproaches,thepeoplebehindthe FreemanArtsPavilionwanttoensureareastudentshavethetools theyneedtobeinspiredandcreate. FreemanArts,aprogramofthe JoshuaM.FreemanFoundation,will holdanArtSupplyDrivetobenefit localelementaryschools’artdepartmentsaspartofitsmissionofadvancingartsaccessforall.

Budgetsformanyteacherscanbe solowtheywilloftencovertheexpensesoffillingtheirclassrooms withsuppliesoutoftheirown pocket,accordingtoPattiGrimes, executivedirectorofthefoundation.

“Artseducationisvitalinnurturingcreativityandcriticalthinking,” shesaid.“Supportingoureducators meansinvestinginthefutureof theirstudents.”

FAMILY MATTERS

By Jeff Stillman

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword

Edited by Patti Varol

ThroughAug.31,interestedparticipantscandropoffsuppliesatthe venue—locatedat31806Lake ViewDrive,Selbyville—wherea drop-boxwillbelocatednearthe MainEntrance.Communitymemberscandropoffthesupplieson performancedaysbeginningat4 p.m.ThevenuewillbeopenAug. 21-23,Aug.27andAug.29-31.Donationswillalsobecollectedatthe CarlM.FreemanFoundationOffice Building,locatedat31255AmericanaParkway,Selbyville,from9a.m. to5p.m.MondaythroughFriday. Tofurthertheimpact,theCarl M.FreemanFoundationwillmatch alldonationsraised.

“Wewantallchildreninthe classroomstohaveaccesstoexpressingtheircreativityandunlocking theirpotential,”saidMichelleFreeman,chairwomanoftheCarlM. FreemanFoundation.“Thisdriveis morethanjustmarkersandpaint supplies.”

Itemsthatwillbecollectedinclude:gluebottlesandsticks,scissors,oilpastels,Sharpies(blackor color),CrayolaModelMagic,Ziplocsandwichbags,sponges,aluminumfoil,watercolorpaints, plasterclothstrips,beads,andwhite drawingorpaintingpaper.

Residentsorvisitorswhowould liketoparticipatebutcannotgetto thevenuetodropoffsuppliesmay purchaseitemsfromtheJoshuaM. FreemanFoundationAmazonWish List,whichcanbefoundatfreemanarts.org/ArtsDrive.

TickledPink…Shoppingwitha Purposepresentedadonationof $725toKathyGreen,vicepresident oftheSouthCoastalLibrary (FOSCL)onThursday,Aug.1.The donationrepresentsaportionof profitsfromtheshopforthemonth ofJune,perownersEliseLindsey’s andMichaelLoftus’commitmentto localareanon-profitsandcharities.

Loftuswasjoinedbyoneofthe shop’s“retailtherapists,”EmilyYancisin,andAmberBaker,ownerofthe SandyBottomCandleCompany (SBCC).SBCCisavendorpartner w hohasmadeanexclusivecandlefor TickledPinkcalledCandlewitha Cause.Forcustomerswhopurchase thecandle,anadditional$10per candlegoestothatmonth’scharity.

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Voslerjoinson withAquacare

AquacarewelcomesTracy Vosler,in-home physicaltherapist, toDelawareand Maryland.

Vosler,PT,has morethan30 yearsofexperienceinphysicaltherapy.SheseespatientsfromMillsboro,southBerlin, Md.,andeasttothebeaches,intheir homestoprovidededicatedone-ononemobilephysicaltherapyservices withAquacarePTPLUS.Inadditiontoexpertphysicaltherapyservices,shealsoprovidesdryneedling.

Sheearnedherbachelor’sinpremedfromRandolphMaconCollege. Sheearnedhermaster’sinphysical therapyattheMedicalCollegeof Virginia.Voslerbeganhercareer withafocusonsportsmedicinein Richmondandthenlaterin WilliamsburgwhereshewasinvolvedintreatingCollegeofWilliam &Maryathletes.Afterthat,she movedwesttopursuedifferentleadershiprolesinbothNebraskaand Montana.

Sherelocatedbackhometothe NorthernVirginiaareain2018tobe closertofamily,providingoutpatient orthopediccareanddoinghouse calls.In2022,shemovedtoFenwick Islandtoworkinanoutpatient clinic,whereshewasabletoprovide specialtycareofferingdryneedling services.

AquacarePTPLUSprovidesthe samededicatedphysicaltherapy servicesathomethatyouwouldreceiveatalocation.Skiptheclinic,

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TickledPink‘retailtherapist’EmilyYancisin,left,andco-ownerMichaelLoftus, center-right,presentadonationto FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibraryVice PresidentKathyGreen,center-left,with CandlewithaCausecreatorAmber Baker,right.

DelawareHospiceastheirAugust non-profit.

TickledPinkislocatedat100 GarfieldParkway,#10,Bethany Beach.Formoreinformation,visit www.TickledPinkofBB.com.

Vosler

SurfBageltoopenFenwickIslandlocation

MembersoftheSurfBagelteamstopforaphotoduringavisittoFenwickIsland.Pictured,fromleft,are:backrow,Mason Strecker,MattPatton,D.J.Forcucci,WesBooksandDennisJanssen;and,frontrow,GailBanks,LizzieWood,TaylorQuillen, KarenJohnsonandCharlotteJump.

waypropertythatwaspreviouslya DairyQueen.

“Wearestokedtobecomingto Fenwick.Thecommunityisawesome, andthepeoplearegreat.Therelaxed, coastalvibeofthetownmakesitperfectforSurfBagel.”saidMattPatton, presidentofSurfBagel.“Wecouldn’t bemoreexcitedtobringourfresh bakedNewYork-stylebagelstoFenwickandthesurroundingcommunities.Weknowthatthestore willbe successful,andaplaceforlocalsand vacationerstoenjoybreakfastand lunchinalaidbackbeachenvironment.”

on four continents; on screen on NBC, CBS, FOX, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us; and is regularly featured at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.

TheComedyTonightShow

August 23 - September 6, 2024

Returns to the Dickens Theatre this summer, every Friday night at 9:00 PM! Please note: “The Comedy Tonight Show” will, sometimes feature mature themes and language not suitable for youngsters. Must be 18+ years. Shows will run approximately 60-90 minutes.

RichBloch

August 26 - September 1

Rich entertains audiences worldwide including at corporate events and cruise lines, in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The

SurfBagelrecentlyannouncedthat itwillbeopeningafifthlocationin FenwickIsland,ontheCoastalHigh-

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skipthetraffic,andenjoyphysical therapyatyourhome,gym,orcommunitypool.

TheFenwickIslandlocationwill includeeverythingatthefourcurrent locations.Onopeningday,FenwickIslandresidentscanexpecttofindfreshbakedbagels,smoothies,wraps,merch, andfast,friendlyservice,Pattonsaid. Theinteriorandflowofthestoreis designedtocultivateawelcomingvibe, andwilloffercarry-outordersfor thoseonthego,comfortableseating forsit-downbreakfastsandlunches, andhasslefreeto-gocateringtraysthat aremadetoorderforanyevent. Locatedonlyablockfromthe beach,SurfBagelFenwickwillencompasstheSurfBagelbrandinaunique way,Pattonsaid.Withtheconstruction andoperationsteamshardatwork, SurfBagelFenwickisexpectedtoopen forbusinesslaterthisfall.

Toschedulein-homephysical therapyinyourhome,fitnesscenter, communitypool,pickleballcourt, golfcourse,orworkplace,call(443) 359-0562orvisitthemonlineat www.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/P T-PLUS.

CHEERhosting2024FallFestival

TheNutritionProgramofCHEER, Inc.ishostingitsAnnualTrapPondFall FestivalonFriday,Sept.6,from10a.m.to 2p.m.ItwillbeheldatTrapPondState Park,locatedoffRoute24eastofLaurel, Del.Entranceintotheparkisfree.AdetouraroundTrapPondRoadmaybein effect,soplanextratimetotravel.

Activitiesduringthedayincludea WhiteElephanttable,prizeBingogames, horseshoes,cornholegameanda50/50 drawing.DJSkyBradywillbeproviding themusicforadancecontestaswellas manyotherfungamesandactivities.

Areaagenciesandcompaniesthatprovideservicestoseniorswillhaveinforma-

tionaltablessetupandwillbegivingaway freeitemstoeveryoneinattendance.Most willbeofferingadrawingfordoorprizes. Thereisaregistrationfeeof$7for seniorsage60andoverand$9forthose underage60.Thetraditionaldelicious mealwillhighlightthelunchmenu.TicketsareavailableatallCHEERCentersin SussexCountyorcontactRobinGreene at(302)853-4199.Itisrecommended thatticketsbepurchasedinadvance.All seniorsareinvited.

Allproceedsfromthiseventbenefit CHEER’sMealsonWheelsProgram thatserveshundredsofhomeboundseniorsdaily.

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RegionalJuriedBiennialExhibitionreturningtoRAL

FromAug.23toSept.22,the RehobothArtLeaguewillwelcome backtheRegionalJuriedBiennial Exhibitionforitsnexteditionsof artshows.Inaddition,Charlese Phillipswillbedisplayingherfiber artworkin“PigmentandStrand: CharlesePhillips,”andtwoshowcasesofpiecesfromRAL’sFineArt Collectioncontinue.

OntheeveningofAug.23from5 to7p.m.,theartleaguewillbe hostinganopeningreceptionforthe newexhibits,invitinganyoneinterestedtovisittheCorkran,Tubbs, VenturesandHomesteadgalleriesto seethedisplayedwork.

RAL’sRegionalJuriedBiennial Exhibitionreturnsforits11thyear withworksfromartistslivingin Delaware,Maryland,NewJersey,

Pennsylvania,Virginia,WestVirginiaandWashington,D. C.This exhibition,whichwilltakeoverthe CorkranandTubbsgalleries,representsacollectionof2-Dand3-D worksbyemergingandmaster-level fineartists.

ArtistswillbejudgedbyCharles Plante,anestablishedartdealerwho hasworkedwithmanyartinstitutions,suchastheMetropolitanMuseumofArtandtheBritish Museum.PlantewillchooserecipientsforthecategoriesofBestin Show,Juror’sAwardsofExcellence andHonorableMentions.

PlantewillgiveafreeGallery TalkonAug.24at10a.m.inthe CorkranGallerytodiscusshis award-winningpicksandothernotablepiecesfromthe11thRegional

JuriedBiennialExhibition.AllRAL GalleryTalksareopentothepublic andexhibitingartists.

Multi-mediaartistCharlese Phillipswillshowcaseherpiecesin theVenturesGalleryduringhersolo exhibition,“PigmentandStrand.”

“Phillips’workisanexperienceof paintandfiberandhowthecombinationofbothcangivelifetoeach artwork,fillingitwithvibrancyand texture,”organizerssaid.“The pieces’varyingcolorpaletteswere chosentogivethevieweradifferent experiencewitheachwork,filled withsubtledetailstohighlighteach materialandemphasizehowthe materialsflowtogether.Connecting paintandfiberinherartallows Phillipstoexploremanysidesof herself,fromherexpressivenessto hermeticulous,organizationalnature.”

ThroughSept.22,theleaguehas twocuratedshowsondisplayto highlightpiecesfromRAL’spermanentfineartcollection.

Tocoincidewiththeleague’san-

nualOutdoorShowevent,CollectionsCommitteeMemberKim Grubehascuratedanexhibitthat featuresartworkbyformer“OutdoorShowArtists,”ondisplayin theDeWittGallery.For51years, theRehobothArtLeaguehaspresenteditsOutdoorFineArt&Fine CraftShow,drawingthousandsof visitorsandartloverstotheleague’s campus.Throughoutthesedecades, numerousartistshaveshowcased theirartworkduringthefirsttwo weekendsinAugust.Asaresult, RALacquiredmanyworksofart fromexhibitingartiststhatarenow inthefineartcollection—someof whichwillbeavailabletoviewin thisexhibition.

TheHomesteadisshowcasing “Women’sWork:SelectedWorks fromtheWomenArtistsinRAL’s FineArtCollection.”

“Acreativeforce,femaleartists haveplayedanimportantroleinthe enrichmentofthearts.Although

august Events

AutumnisintheAirforSCVVannualgala

TheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillholditsthirdannualfallevent, AutumnisintheAir,onThursday, Sept.19atCrippleCreekCountry Club.

SCVV’ssupporterswillenjoyadeliciousdinner,livelyconversation,music by5thAvenueandasilentauctionand a50/50raffle.DevelopmentCommittee ChairKathyGreenandcommittee membersFerneCooper,Kathy Jankowski,KathyJohnsonandKaren Taylorhaveplannedaspecialevening forSCVV’smostimportantyearly fund-raiser.

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers providesvolunteerservicestoallow memberstoageinplaceandremainin theirhomesandcommunities.Foran annualfee,memberscanreceiveupto 25hoursofservices,suchastransportationtomedicalandpersonalappointmentsandshopping,assistancewith technology,helpwithhouseholdmaintenanceandtasksandfriendlyvisitsand telephonecalls.Volunteers,whoarevettedandtrained,canchoosewhatservicestheywanttoperformandwhen throughacomputersystem.

TheorganizationservesBethany Beach,Millville,OceanView,South

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theircontributiontotheartworld hadalwaystakena‘backseat’tothe contributionoftheirmalecounterparts,itwasn’tuntilthebeginning ofthe20thcenturythatthings begantochangeforwomen,which transformedthetraditionallymaledrivingsocialstructurearoundthe world,”organizerssaid,explaining thattheexhibitionhighlightswork createdbywell-known,andlesserknown,womenfromtheLeague’s

Bethanyandsomeimmediateenvirons. Anon-profit,SCVVoperatesunderthe 501(c)3ofVillageVolunteersofLewes, whichhasbeenservingitscommunity since2013.

ThefundsraisedbyAutumnisin theAirwillhelpSCVVtocontinueto providereliable,outstandingservice; much-neededsocialinteractionand peaceofmindforitsmembers.Nowin itsfourthyearofoperation,SCVVhas morethan110membersand175volunteers.AsSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerscontinuestogrow,sodoesthe needfortheresourcesrequiredtosupplementmembershipfeessothatthe organizationcanoffersponsoredevents —botheducationalandsocial—for SCVVmembers.SCVValsocontinues toengageexpertstoaddressvolunteers onsubjectssuchasAlzheimer’s,safety inthehomeandcomputersecuritythat pertaintothecareofmembers If youareinterestedinsupporting AutumnisintheAir,gotothewebsite, www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org topurchasetickets,becomeasponsor, makeadonationandtolearnmore aboutbecomingamemberorvolunteer fortheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteers.

FineArtCollection.

Theexhibitionsarefreeandopen toeveryoneduringtheregular galleryhoursofMondaythrough Saturday,10a.m.to4p.m.andSunday,noonto4p.m.

TheRehobothArtLeagueisa membership-basednon-profitarts organizationdedicatedtoteaching, preservingandinspiringtheartsin theregion.Foradditionalinformationaboutthisexhibit,theart league,itsclasses,memberships, eventsandexhibitions,visitthe websiteatRehobothArtLeague.org orcall(302)227-8408.

FenwickIslandTownCouncilhelditsreorganizationmeetingfollowingtheAug.3townwideelection.Thecouncil'sthreeleadershippositionsremainthesame:Natalie Magdeburger,Mayor,WilliamRymer,TreasurerandJacquelineNapolitano,Secretary.Shown,seated,areCouncilMembersJaniceBortnerandRichardBenn;andstanding, Rymer,SusanBrennan,KurtZanelotti,MagdeburgerandNapolitano.Rymer,BrennanandBennweresworninascouncilmembers,withRymerandBennreturningand Brennan anewcomertothecouncil.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

PianoconcerttobenefitBeebeHealthcare

CoastalConcertswillpresentclassicalpianistJim-IsaacChuaforaconcerttobenefitBeebeHealthcare,at2 p.m.,Saturday,Sept.14,atBethel UnitedMethodistChurchHall,at FourthandMarketstreetsinLewes.

SincehissolodebutsatCarnegie HallandtheKosciuszkoFoundation inNewYorkin2009,Chua,aresident ofPoland,hasentertainedaudiences intheUnitedStates,Canada,Poland, France,Italy,Austria,Myanmar,IndonesiaandthePhilippines.

Chua’spassionforperformingto

benefitnonprofitorganizationssuch asHabitatforHumanityandTheArc Foundationhasalsoresultedinhim beingfeaturedonseveralTVand radiointerviews.Hewasalsofeatured onthecoverofGO!EasternOregon magazineforhisconcertbenefiting CrossroadsCarnegieArtCenterto maketheartsaccessibletoallinthe area.

Earlierthatyear,Chuawasinvited toperforminViennabyseveralmusicalorganizations,including GesellschaftfürMusiktheaterand

Wiener-KrakauerKulturGesellschaft. ChuagraduatedfromtheEastman SchoolofMusic,VancouverAcademy ofMusicandtheKarolSzymanowski AcademyofMusic.

LewesresidentLaniSpahrwill conductanin-depthliveinterview withChuapriortotheconcert,anda wine-and-cheesereceptionwiththe artistwillbeheldimmediatelyfollowingtheperformanceattheMargaret H.RollinsSchoolofNursingatBeebe Healthcare.

“Witharepertoirethatincludes

Beethoven,Chopin,Rachmaninoff andRavel,audiencescanexpecttobe transportedthroughtimeandemotion asChuabringseachpiecetolifewith hispassionandmasterfultouch.Attendanceandcontributionswillmake asignificantdifferenceinthelivesof thoseinneed,”organizerssaid.

Ticketpricesare$75forgeneral seating,$90forpremiumseatingand $10forthereception.

Topurchasetickets,gotocoastalconcerts.org.

Learning and fun for age 50-plus

Over 300 classes and social activities— Arts | Current events | Dance | History Music | Entertainment | Literature Health and wellness Travel opportunities | Yoga Classes start September 3 olli.udel.edu Scan to visit olli.udel.edu

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BethanyBeachJazzFuneralsetforMonday,Sept.2

Asthesummerseasoninthe QuietResortscomestoaclose,residentsoftheareaarepreparingto celebratewiththeannualBethany BeachJazzFuneralonLaborDay, Monday,Sept.2,at5:30p.m.

Theevent,heldontheBethany Beachboardwalk,markstheconclusionofthetraditionalsummerresort season.Thisyearwillbethe39th celebrationoftheevent,featuring freefamily-friendlyfunandmusic. Asmallgroupoflocalenthusiasts haveplanned,organizedandhosted theend-of-summercelebration,featuringtheBethanyBeachJazzFuneralandtheBethanyBeachJazz FuneralSilentAuction.

Thisyear’sassistantchairs,MarilynPanagopoulos,CarolynBacon andMarieWright,describedthe BethanyBeachJazzFuneralasa “LaborDayFarewelltoSummer” paradeandcelebration.

OnLaborDayMonday,spectatorscanjoinamockfuneralprocessionontheBethanyBeach boardwalk.Intheprocessionfrom thenorthendoftheboardwalkto thebandstand,“mourners”willcarry acasketcontainingadecorated mannequinrepresenting“Summerof 2024.”

BaconsaidthreeDixielandJazz Bandswillperform.

“TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral iscomparabletothejazzfunerals heldinNewOrleans,whichcelebratethelivesofthosewhohave passedaway,”Baconsaid.“OurJazz FuneraliscelebratedinBethany BeacheachLaborDaytomarkthe endofthesummerseasonin Delaware’sQuietResorts.”

WrightsaidtheJazzFuneralfestivitieswillincludebriefreflections andrecollectionsofBethanyresidentsaftertheprocessionreaches thebandstand.

“Atthisyear’send-of-the-summer remarks,wewillhighlightthelighter sideofresortlivingandvacationing intheQuietResorts.It’sthe39th BethanyBeachJazzFuneral,and

BethanyBeachJazzFuneralattendeesmournthedeathofsummeratapastevent.

we’vealwaysaimedtomakeitfun,” Wrightsaid.“IntheQuietResorts, wewanttohonorthededicationand hardworkofourvisitingsummerlocalsandtruelocalfamilies.Thisis theperfecttimetorecollecttheimportantsummereventsinourresort areas.”

Musicisadistinctivefeatureof theevent,featuringDixielandbands includingtheJazzFuneralIrregulars andtheDixieCats.Thecombined bandsusuallyconsistofabout13 pieces.

Panagopoulos,“Upto2,000peopleattendBethanyBeach’sJazzFuneralyearly,enjoyinga39-year-old ‘quirky’tradition.Itisoneofthe oldest‘fun’celebrationsintheLower

D elawareresortareas.”

Theend-of-summercelebration wasfoundedbyMossWagner,a Bethanybusinessmanwhoowned andoperatedBethanyBeachIce CreamParlorandMossBossIce CreamShop.Wagneroriginally plannedasmallpartyforlocalbusinesspeopletocelebratetheendof thetraditionalsummerresortseason onLaborDay.AfunkyfuneralprocessionandaDixielandbandwere partofhisinitialsmallparty,which grewintoatown-widecelebration.

TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral SilentAuctionisheldontheFriday afternoonbeforeLaborDayasa kickofftotheLaborDayweekend. Thisyear’sSilentAuctionandcele-

brationfortheBethanyBeachJazz FuneralwillbeheldatBethany Blues,at6NorthPennsylvaniaAvenue,onFriday,Aug.30,at3p.m. Theownersandstaffhavesponsored thesilentauctioneventsformore than18years.Thebeneficiaryofthe silentauctionfundsraisedatthe auctionthisyearwillbetheAmericanRedCross’DelmarvaRegion. ThosewhoareinterestedinvolunteeringfortheBethanyBeach JazzFuneralortheSilentAuctionat BethanyBluescancontactorganizersatecprg@comcast.netorcall (302)537-1585toleaveamessage. Visitjazz-funeral.comforan overviewoftheevent.

Preserve @ Jefferson Creek, Near Bethany

Truly special like-new home offers stunning 2-story living room with gas fireplace, gorgeous gourmet kitchen with island, breakfast area or study, flex room for library, office, or formal dining, and first floor primary bedroom and bath with walk-in shower.

Upstairs is a loft area, 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

Plus a private backyard, patio, screened porch and 2 car garage.

Small community with pool. Great location close to Bethany Beach and all its attractions.

MLS DESU2042788 $674,900

Call Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

BIKE TO BEACH

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Lovely contemporary villa located in a beautiful waterfront community close to the beach with fabulous amenities to enjoy year-round.

Offers 2 story living room with gas fireplace, dining room, gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, first floor primary suite with sitting area, large loft and 2 guest rooms on second floor, screen porch and 2 car garage. Community clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pools with views of Whites Creek, fitness center, day dock and more. Great location, bike to beach. Call for a private showing or stop by the Open House on Saturday! MLS DESU2065386 $599,900 Call Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

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Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Waterfront Bethany Bay unit coming soon. This 2 bed 2 bath second floor unit has a view that will make you feel like you are on a boat. This unit offers pond and bay views and comes furnished. It will be open for viewing starting August 29th.

30397 Pavilion Dr #1103.

MLS DESU2068502 $425,000 Call Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

FORMER MODEL

Fox Haven, Frankford

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

NEW LISTING

Clearwater, Near Bethany

Inviting 3BR/2.5BA Cape Cod in popular community of Clearwater; a great location just a bike ride away from Bethany Beach. Charming furnished home with fresh paint offers a quiet setting with pond views from your screen porch. Features open living/dining area with hardwood and gas fireplace, kitchen with stainless appliances, half bath/laundry room and first floor primary bedroom with en-suite bath. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath in between. Outdoor shower. Community pool and tennis. Great beach house with excellent rental potential. $499,900 MLS DESU2068362 Call Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

AMAZING VIEWS NEW PRICE

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Spectacular views! Spacious 2BR/2BA second floor condo offers the best views in Bethany Bay with wonderful views of the water and the Indian River Bridge. Direct waterfront end-unit, fully renovated and with a detached garage. Fresh paint, new LTV plank flooring, stainless appliances and new washer and dryer. Open living/dining area offers extra side windows to enjoy the views plus kitchen with breakfast area. Bethany Bay is an 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 $379,000 Call Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

Sherwood Acres, Frankford

Neat as a pin!

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August22

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

LEGOClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.toengageyour imaginationandbui ldyourlatestLegocreation!Thisprogramisforages6andup.Call (302)732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SummerAbundance— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostafreeSummerAbundance WoodlandsTourfrom11:30a.m.to12:30 p.m..JoinDBGNaturalistandTreeExpert, ElizabethRives,asshedescribesthewoodlandsecology.Membersareadmittedfree andnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee. Children16andunderareadmittedfree, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Mustmake tourreservationsbygoingonlineto delawaregardens.org/events.

Canning101— JoinKathleenSpane,withthe UniversityofDelawareCooperativeExtension, foratwo-hourclassoncanningbasicsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Isyoursummergardenoverflowingwithbeautifulproduce?Doyoulovetoshopatorchardsfor sweet,juicyfruitandfarmersmarketspiled highwit hseasonalvegetables?Ifpracticed

properlycanningisanimportant,safe methodoffoodpreservationtosavesummer'sbounty.Thisintroductorytrainingwill reviewthebasicstepsofhomefoodpreservationbywaterbathcanning.Free,RegistrationRecommended,butwalk-insacceptedif spaceallows.Registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

August23

CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupakittodecorateandassembleasetofwindchimes.(Allmaterials provided.)Free,availablethroughAugust 29whilesupplieslast.Youthmustpickup kitsthemselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us ChillOutMatineeforAges10-17— Enjoy afreeadventuremovieonSouthCoastal Library’sbigscreenwithfreeicecrea mor Italianiceat1p.m.Callorvisitthelibrary formovietitle.Forages10–17,Registrationrecommendedat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

August24

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough

LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from7a.m.to noon,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofp otatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.

BacktoSchoolFun— TheFrankfordPublic Libraryisexcitedtoannounceourannual Back-to-SchoolSuppliesDrive.Byprovidingbackpacks,pencils,crayons,notebooks,andotheressentialitems,westrive toensurethateverychildstartstheschool yearwiththetoolstheyneedtosucceed. ParentsandGuardianscancomegrabsuppliesbetween10a.m.and2p.m.while supplieslast.C hildrenandfamiliesare welcometohangoutsideanddecorateour sidewalkswithchalkaswell.Materialsand juiceprovided.Call(302)732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

PickleballFundraiser— TheJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchoolPickleballcourtswill playhosttotwosessionsonthebasicsof pickleball.Participantscanpickbetweena 2-3:30p.m.or3:30-5p.m.session.A $25 donationsupportstheSt.VincentdePaul Society,St.Ann’s,BethanyBeachConferenceFoodPantry.Therewillberaffles, 50/50drawings,gamesandanicecream truckfromBlueScoop.Thereisfreeadmissionforspectators.Spaceislimited,so registerquicklybyemailingyourname, phonenumberandsessionchoiceat golmicmc@gmail.com.

BlockParty— GraceUnitedMethodist

ChurchinMillsboroishostingafreeblock partyfrom1to4p.m.Therewillbefree foodandd rinks,arock-climbingwall, face-painting,inflatables,livemusicand more.

August25

TheItzels— TheItzelswillperformatSt. MatthewsBytheSeaat8:30and10:45 a.m.,andat7p.m.Thereisnocharge,but aloveofferingwillbereceived.

August26

ZumbaClass— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaZumbaClassat10:30a.m.every Monday.Registrationisrequired.Toregister,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcallthemat (302)732-9351.

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinF rankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmspavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, bal ance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onAug.5andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibra ry,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 MovieontheBeach— Inpartnershipwith thetownofBethanyBeach,theSouth CoastalLibraryissponsoringtheshowing ofLyle,Lyle,CrocodileonBethanyBeach at8p.m.Visithttps://www.townofbethanybeach.com/396/Movies-on-the-Beachfor moreinformation.

August27

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesandmay bringtheirownbookiftheywish.Ages5plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43

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. LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular menthlymeetingat6p.m.onthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth.Ar eyounewtothearea andwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasa newmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwiththe bartenderandshewillfindanofficertotake careofyou.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoservean d protect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor.

Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided. BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept. BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m. atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastel e-

healthappointments,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 afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare w elcome.

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcom e.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto

bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

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

SeafoodNight— 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’sHopeCenterishostinglunch every Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

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

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

VFWBreakfa st— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Thecostis$14foradults,andfreeforchil-

drenunder12.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.Formoreinformatio n,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat OceanView’sBigFishGrillat5p.m.There willb enomeetinginJuly.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 andmeetingupdatescanbefo undatsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”onMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.Theclasses aresession-based,notdrop-in,socontact CarolLynchat(302)745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comformoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Addit ionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructorsHeather MurphyandMicoleLinehan.Thereisa$5 drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classesare opentothecommunityandallarewelcome. ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. Formoreinformation,sendanemailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom1 to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSue Iwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinforma-

tion,call(302)227-2055.

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

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallagesare welcome,andnoexperienceorpartnerisrequired.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitisfree. Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.For moreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m. ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora 30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.The trailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot, 109-199MurraysLane.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPine St.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopentothe public,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribed theclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call(302)5192984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalofGeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofeverymonthat3:30 p.m.Reservationsarerecommended,butwalkinsarewelcome.Formoreinformation,call(302) 440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.ThemeetingsbeginonJune 6,2024.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMarinersBethel ishostingpickleballeveryMonday,Wednesday andFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30p.m. Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain.AlAnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanema iltothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayofeach month,beginningMay2.Thereisnofee, andtherewillbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers, cange ttogetherattheFrankfordDineron Thursdaysfrom8to10a.m.TheARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.Formoreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,KentCounty LibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,you

cannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNew Zealander.Thisisafunwaytolearnabout anothercountryandmakeanewfriend.All internationalpostageishandled,andyou canbring inandpickupyourlettersatthe library.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/1136662 6orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberand December,however,theywillmeetonthe thirdWednesday.Booksareavailablefor pickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostingaMusic JamonthefirstandthirdFridaysofthe monthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyarelookingforladieswholove

tosing.MemberscomefromMarylandand Delaware.Formoreinformation,callMary at(410)629-9383,findthemonsocial mediaorvisitdel marvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat 36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.They areopentothepubliceveryWednesday from5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday,from 10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopentothe publicMonday,WednesdayandFriday,from 10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetours areavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparking isavailableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbackto theearliestagriculturaldaysofthetownare ondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseumis locatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage—TheHistoricVillageinOcean ViewisopenonWednesdaysthroughAug.28 from10a.m.to1p.m.

Faith

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

CommunityBibleStudy— CommunityBible Study,focusingontheBookofMatthew,will meeteveryThursdayatMarinersBethelin theFellowshipHallfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbscl ass.org.

KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

August28

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitthemonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat 5:30p.m.foratime ofknittingandcrochetingintheevening! Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BacktoSchoolStoryTime— Joinusfor StoryTimeatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.!Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourinfant–age5childinearlyliteracypracticesaswellasgettoknow otherfamil iesinthearea.Noregistration required,butparentsmustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeAuthorEvent— Award-winning authorandnewspaperreporterBruceE. Mowdaywillpresentthecrimesofthe Johnstonbrothers,asetofbrothersconvictedofmassandserialmurdersinthe

PAandDEregion,atSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.(TheHollywoodmov ie,AtClose Range,starringChristopherWalkenand SeanPenn,wasbasedontheJohnston Brotherscase.)Mr.Mowdayhaswritten3 bookscoveringthemurders:Jailingthe JohnstonGang,StealingWyeth,andSmall TownCopsintheCrosshairs.Free,Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

August29

EscapeRoom— Grabyourfamilyand friendsandtrySouthCoastalLibrary’s free,camping-themedescaperoomfrom 10a.m.to4:30p.m.!Yourgroupoffourto-eightpeopleonlyhave20minutesto solveriddles,huntforclues,andfindthe mapthatwillleadyououtofthewilderness!Forages8-Adult.Free,registration required.Visitthelibraryorcall302-8585518toregisteryourgroupforatimeslot. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.li b.de.us

August30

MeadowTour— JoinStephenPryceLea, DeputyExecutiveDirectoratDelaware BotanicGardens,from11:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.asheexplainsPietOldolf'sunique meadowdesignwithover70,000perennial mostly-nativeplantsandgrasses.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-members paya$15admissionfee.Children16and under,areadmittedfreewhenaccompa-

niedbyanadult.Mustmaketourreservationsbygoingto delawaregardens.org/events

CraftKitsf orAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupakittocreateanart scenewithcoloredstickers(sticker-bynumber.)Allmaterialsprovided.Free, availablethroughSeptemberwhilesupplies last.Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

August31

ChickenShack— TheVFWChickenShack isupandrunningeverySaturdaythrough LaborDayweekend,attheNationalGuard trainingsiteonRoute1from7a.m.to noo.,rainorshine.Themenuisonehalf BBQchickenwithabagofpotatochipsfor $10,withassortedsoftdrinksandbottled wateravailablefor$1each.

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummer BakeSaleintheWesleyHall,nexttoMillvilleUMC,from8to10:30-isha.m.The salewillfeaturehomemadecakes,pies, cookiesandsweettreats.Allproceedsgo tosupportlocalmissionprojec ts.

TrainYardShow— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubisholdingaModelTrainYard SaleattheClub’sclubhousefrom8a.m.to 1p.m.Everythinginmodeltrainswillbe offeredforsale.Therewillbenumerousindependentvendorsoutdoors,aDSRCvintagemodeltrainsalesroomandfivemajor operatingtrainlayoutsindoors.Admission

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isfree.Theclubhouseislocatedat36668 DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Formore information,visittheirwebsiteat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

September1

BaseballTrip— MasonDixonVFWPost 7234ishostingafunafternoonofbaseball attheShorebirds.Thecostis$75per ticket,andincludesroundtriptravelonan air-conditionedbusfromandtotheVFW,a tickettothegame,atwo-hourall-you-caneatbuffetandexclusiveseatinginthe HardballCafé.Form oreinformation,call thepostat(302)539-9981.

September3

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupakit tocreateanartscenewithcoloredstickers (sticker-by-number.)Allmaterialsprovided. Free,availablethroughSeptemberwhile supplieslast.Youthmustpickupkits themselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certif iedyogainstructor,forafree,ohourVinyasaYogaclassatSouthCoastal Libraryat4:45p.m.Thisclassismoderately-pacedwithmorechallengingposes thanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy, buildstrength,andpromoteflexibilityand circulationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded.

Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat5:30pmonJuly25 andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 30 2-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September4

StoryTimewithDSWA— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forStory TimewiththeDESolidWasteAuthority& TrashCanDan!Free,availableonafirst come,firstservedbasis.ForinfantsAge5. Parentsmustaccompanychildren.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBe ach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us RecyclingDosandDon’ts— Notsure whatyoushouldputinyourcurbsiderecyclingbin?JoinEducatorsfromDelaware SolidWasteAuthorityatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.foraninformativepresentationonrecycling,includingthedo'sand don'tsofrecycling.Informational brochures/packetswillbeprovidedtotake home.Therewillalsobetimeforabrief Q&Aattheendoftheprogram.Registrationisencouragedand availableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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September5

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

PersonalFinancePlanning— BallastFinancialAdvisorandDelawareMoney SchoolinstructorMarkMaywillpresenta freeone-hourworkshoponpersonalfinanceplanningatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4:30p.m.Topicswillincludeinvest ing, cashflowmanagementforretirement,and SocialSecurityPlanning.Sponsoredbythe DelawareMoneySchool.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableatbutwalk-ins arealsowelcomeat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September6

FloodFair— TheSouthCoastalLibrarywill hostafree,informativeFloodFairfrom1-4 p.m.intheirlargeMeetingRoom.Severe wea therandstormscausinglocalized floodingarebecomingmorecommonin ourarea,andtrendssuggestthiswill worseninthecomingyears.Thisprogram providesawidevarietyofinformationand resourcestohelpyou,yourfamily,friends andneighborsstaysaferwhenfloodingor otheremergenciesoccur.Featuresapresentationonplanning/preparingfordisasters&evacuationsandhowtostay informedduringanemergencybyTim Cooper,DeputyDirectorofPublicSafetyEmergencyManagementforSussex County.Includesstaffedinformationand resourcetablesbyorganizationssuchas theNatureConservancy,UD’sCenterfor EnvironmentalMonitoring&Analysis,UD’s DisasterResearchCenter,theCoastalResilienceDesignStudio,andmanymore.Attendeeswillreceiveafreebookon preparednesswhilesupplieslast,courtesy ofagrantfortheDelawareLibraryAssoci-

ation.Noregistrationrequired.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLi brary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

September7

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

September9

ChixwithStix— JoinJuliaat10a.m.for SouthCoastalLibrary’snextmonthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knittingandneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Seewhat othersaremakingandgetinspirationin thisfungroupmeeting.Free,registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

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

Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikea rewelcometojointhematSouthCoastalLibrary at3:30p.m.foramovienightsogoodit shouldbecriminal!Eachmoviescreening willfeatureamoviebasedonatruecrime orwillbeatruecrimedocumentary.Light snacksprovided.Free,forages18+.Registration&filmtitleareavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

September10

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand

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Jointhisexclusiveandvibrantnewcoastalcommunitybybuildingonone ofthelastremaininghomesites. Perfectlylocatedjustastone’sthrowaway

StartingintheHigh$700’s,yourcoastaldreamhomeawaits. Don’tmissout–scheduleyourtourtoday!Yournewbeachsideparadiseisjustavisitaway.Come hometoInlandBaysbyEvergreeneHomes.

Evergreeneisyoursemi-customhomebuilderatthedelawarebeaches! OceanCity,CapeWindsor,FenwickIsland,BayviewPark,SouthBethany, SeaColony,TurtleWalk,LakeBethany,BethanyBeach,OceanView,Pine Bay,TheForgottenMile,Rehoboth,Lewes,andMORE!

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CivicClubenjoysvisittoBrittinghamFarms

TheWomen’sCivicClubof BethanyBeachhadafabuloustime duringtheannualJuneoutingatthe beautiful350-acreBrittingham FarmsinMillsboro.

WCCBBmembersandtheir guestswereprovidedwithdetails aboutthefulloperationsatthehistoricfarm,whichhasrecentlybecome opentothepublic.Afterfourgenerations,thefarmhasexpandedinto agritourismwiththelavendercrop providingamesmerizingfieldofpurple.Theywerealsoabletomeetthe adorableLeicesterLongwoolheritage breedofsheep.

TheBrittinghamFarmsstoresells yarnandotherhighqualitywool productsfromtheirsheepaswellas allthingslavender.Someoftheclub’s memberspurchasedlavenderessential oilswhileothersbroughthome lavenderplantsfortheirowngarden.

TheWCCBBwasfoundedin 1925bywomenfromtheTownof BethanyBeachwhoembracedthe spiritofcommunityandaltruism. Overtheyearsithasexpandedmembershiptoincludewomenthroughout theSussexCountyarea.Onceagain, theWCCBBisbeginningtodesign theeventsforthecomingyearwhich willenabletheorganizationtogive backtothoseinneed.

Ifyouareinterestedinjoiningthe Women’sCivicClubofBethany Beach,pleasecontactThereseGross viaemailat therese.r.gross@gmail.com.

BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalsetforSept.7

TheBethany-Fenwick AreaChamberofCommercewillpresentthe 46thAnnualBethany BeachBoardwalkArts FestivalonSaturday,Sept. 7,from10a.m.to5p.m.

Formorethan45years, theannualevent,located indowntownBethany Beach,hashostedmore than100juriedartiststo showcaseandselltheir work.Thefeaturedartists bringuniquecreations representingavarietyof differentmediums,includingpainting,photography,woodwork, metalwork,clay,baskets andjewelry.

SupportedbyTaylor Bank,thisyear’sfestival willalsofeaturealive radiobroadcastandlive music.

Thefestivalweekend willbeginonFriday,Sept. 6,attheMeettheArtists Receptionhostedby GalleryOneandsponsoredbyComcast.Attendeeswillbeabletoenjoy aneveningoflightfareby TasteEventswiththe16 partnerartistsofGalleryOne,locatedat32AtlanticAvenue,Ocean View,from5to7p.m.Winetastings willbeofferedbySaltedVinesVineyard&Winery.

TentsaresetupattheendofGarfieldParkwayforapastBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival.Thisyear’seventwillbeheldonSaturday, Sept.7.

Thesilentauctionissponsoredby CustomMechanical,andallproceeds fromthesilentauctionwillsupport theartsprogramsoflocalelementary schoolsintheregion.

ThisisanRSVP-onlyevent.All registeredattendeeswillqualifyto wina$300GalleryOnegiftcard andoriginalpotterybyCarmela Coleman.

Throughouttheartsfestival,there willbeasilentauction,featuring worksofartdonatedbythefestival’s artists.Localbusinessesarealsowelcometodonatetothesilentauction andshouldcontactevents@thequietresorts.comformoreinformation.

Backbypopulardemand,Beach Liquorsissponsoringaticketed WineTastingeventhostedatHarvestTideSteakhouse,locatedinthe heartofthefestival,at98Garfield ParkwayinBethanyBeach.The WineTastingwilltakeplaceintwo separatetimeslots(1-3p.m.and4-6 p.m.)andfeaturetastingsfromavarietyofdifferentwines.

Eventsponsorsinclude:SupportingSponsorsTaylorBank,Southern

DelawareTourism;Transportation SponsorRenewalbyAndersen; MediaSponsorsCoastalPoint,ForeverMedia-TheWave,TodayMedia; Volunteer&ArtistsSponsor Heather’sHomeWorks;Signature SponsorsBeachLiquors,Comcast, CreativeConcepts,McKeeBuilders, SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery; SilentAuctionSponsorCustomMechanical;FestivalSponsorTaste Events;ShoppingBagSponsors BethanyBeachBooks&TheBook Drop,ChesapeakeLegalCounsel, MikenBuilders;Entertainment SponsorClove&CedarCoffeebar; andCommunicationSponsorDel-

marvaTwo-WayRadio.

Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlyatthefestivalbutalso atlocalbusinesses,aswellastoexplorethearea’smanylocalartgalleries.Abusinessdirectorycanbe requestedorfoundonthequietresorts.comtoplanafun-filledweekend.Additionaloverflowparkingwill beavailableatSt.Ann’sParish,locatedat691GarfieldParkway, BethanyBeach,withshuttleservices toandfromthefestival.

Formoreinformationonthe BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival,visitBethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall(302)539-2100.

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maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

September11

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotionsat 10:30a.m.!Thiseventwillbeheldatthe MillvilleBoardwalk.Free,registrationisrequiredanda vailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usParents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach two-hourmeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we’llexplorethemysteriousdeathsof Barry&HoneySherman. Suggestedread (notrequired):TheBillionaireMurdersby KevinDonovan.Free,in-persononly,for ages18-plus.Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September12

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshi pHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalL ibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.willchoosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipesandhowtoimprovethem,aswellasthebookitself.This clubisagreatwayforyoutomeetmembersofyourcommunityandtrynewfoods! (BringTupperwaretotakehomelef tovers.) Thismonth,wewillbecookingfromThe MexicanHomeKitchenbyMelyMartinez. Copiesofthebookwillbeavailablefor checkoutatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Areferencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesare available.Free,forages18-plus,register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September13

MovieUndertheStars— Millsboro’sThe Journey,255WilsonHighway,willhosta showingofFrozen2at7:30p.m.

GenealogyGroup— Thismonthlygroup meetingisforgenealogyenthusiastsofall skilllevels.Learngenealogyresources, tricks,andmethodsfromeachotherina welcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversingaboutcurrentprojects atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.The meetingissetupasadiscussion,however, selectgenealogyresourcesarealso shown/demonstratedb ymeetingfacilitator. Meetingsareheldeveryothermonthon selectFridaysat10:15am(nomeetingsin Summer).Free,forages18-plus,noregistrationneeded.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

Let’sTalkBooksClub— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafuninformal bookclub!Letuscelebratereadingby sharingwithotherswhatwearecurrently reading,recentfavorites,an dbookswe can'twaittoreadnext!Thisisafunwayto meetothersinyourcommunity,enjoya snack,andgetnewreadingideas.Light snacksprovided.Ages18-plus.Free,registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September14

HomeroomHarvest— TheSNACHomeroom Harvestannualfundraiserwillbeheldat

GoodEarthMarketfrom4to7p.m.There willbeaharvest-to-tableexperience,an openbarwithwineandbeerandlivemusic inthegarden.Thecostis$80perperson, andistax-deductible.Formoreinformation, callShandraFurtadoat(302)841-5456.

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

September15

IceCreamSocial— TheRepublicansfor SussexarehostinganIceCreamSocialat AmericanLegionPost28from2to4p.m. Thereisnocosttoattend,andparticipants willahvethechancetohearfromcandidates,showtheirsupportandpickup campaignmaterials.

September18

VotingRights— TheLeagueofWomenVotersofSussexCountywillhostJoann Kingsley,votingrightsadvocateforthe CommunityLegalAidSocietyInc.,atIron HillbreweryandRestaurantinRehoboth Beachfrom5to7:30p.m.Sherepresents theDisabilitiesLawPrograminthestatewideDelawareVotingRightsCoalition.For moreinformation,ortoreserveaseat,visit sussexlwv.org.

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Earlyvotingsitesannounced

TheDelawareDepartmentof Electionsannouncedrecentlythe 2024stateprimaryelectionearlyvotingsitesandschedule,pursuantto Delawarelaw(15Del.C.§5403). Delawarevoterswhoareeligibleto voteinprimaryelectionsmayvotein personatanyearlyvotingsiteintheir countyofresidenceduringthe10-day EarlyVotingperiodpriortoState PrimaryElectionDayonSept.10. Earlyvotingforthestateprimary electionbeginsWednesday,Aug.28. Earlyvotingsitesineachcounty willbeopenforvotinginthe2024 StatePr imaryElectionduringthese datesandtimes:

•Wednesday,Aug.28,throughSaturday,Aug.31,11a.m.to7p.m.

•Tuesday,Sept.3,11a.m.to7p.m.

•Wednesday,Sept.4,throughSunday,Sept.8,7a.m.to7p.m.

EarlyVotingSitesareonlineat https://de.gov/votinglocations.Sussex Countylocationsinclude:

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September19

FallGala— TheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillholditsthirdannualfallgala,AutumnisintheAir,atCripplecreekCountry Clubat5p.m.Fordetails,moreinformation,ortobecomeasponsor,visitthemat southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeach eve.cbsclass.org.

September21

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe

•AmericanLegionPost28— Millsboro,31768LegionRoad,Millsboro;

•DepartmentofElectionswarehouse(Georgetown),542S.Bedford Street,Georgetown;

•DepartmentofElectionswarehouse(Seaford),200AllenStreet, Seaford;

•EllendaleFireHall,302Main Street,Ellendale;

•LaurelFireHall,205W.10th Street,Laurel;

•MargaretH.RollinsCommunity Center,101AdamsAvenue,Lewes;

•MillvilleCommunityCenter, 32517DukesDrive,Millville;and

•RoxanaFireHall,35943Zion ChurchRoad,Frankford.

Additional2024StatePr imary Electioninformationisavailableon theDepartment’sPr imaryElections webpage,athttps://de.gov/prim,orby callingtheDepartmentofElectionsat 1-302-739-4277.

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

ShrimpBo wl— TherewillbeaShrimpBowl benefitfortheBethanybeachVolunteerFire Companyatthefirehallfrom2to5p.m. Thecostis$45perperson.Hotdogsand chipscost$5,andtherewillbedesserts fromtheAuxiliaryandacashbar.ToRSVP, callMaureenbySept.7at(215)262-1054.

September22

RealHope— RealHopewillperformatSt. MatthewsBytheSeaat8:30and10:45 a.m.Thereisnocharge,butaloveoffering willbereceived.

Be prepared before the next power outage.

to schedule your free quote!

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Organizersofanefforttocreateadog parkinsoutheasternSussexCounty heldafundraiserattheSmokeyHollow eventvenueinSelbyvilleonWednesday, Aug.7.Shownwelcomingfolkstothe eventare,fromleft,FerneCooper,Frank MirandaandCoastalVeterinaryowner Dr.MaryHelenStaruch.TheeventfeaturedmusicbyKeyWest-basedMarshallMorlockBand.

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JohnL.Burton,74

JohnL.Burton,74,ofSelbyville, passedawaypeacefullywiththelove ofhislife,Cathybyhissideinthe comfortofhisownhomeonTuesday, Aug.13,2024.

HewasborninLewes,Del.,on Aug.10,1950,sonofthelateHarold C.Burton,Sr.andthelateRuthAnn (Hudson)Burton.Hegraduated fromSelbyvilleHighSchoolClassof 1969.

JohnretiredfromBunting& MurrayConstructionin2012asa dieselmechanic.HethenopenedJB’s SmallEngineRepairinSelbyville, andranthatbusinessforsixyears priortohisillness.Helovedhis businessanditbecamethelocal hangoutwithhisclosefriends.He enjoyedshootingsportingclays, lovedtheoutdoorsandwasalifetime memberoftheSelbyvilleElks.He willberememberedforhisloveof familyandfriends.Hewasthoughtful,kind,caringandwasaninspirationtoeveryonehemet.Healso nevermetastrangerandcouldtalk toanyoneaboutanything.

Heissurvivedbyhislovingwife ofalmost40years,CathyL.(Hall) Burton;hisfurbaby,SophieGirl, andfoursiblings,GeorgeEdward Burton,HaroldC.Burton,Jr.,BonnieL.ThomasandDanielR.Burton. Serviceswillbeprivate.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestsmemorialcontributionsin John’snametoSt.JudeChildren’s ResearchHospitalbyvisiting www.stjude.org

Onlinecondolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com

DeborahLeeHall,72

DeborahLeeHall,age72,of Frankford,Del.,passedawayon Monday,Aug.t12,2024atAtlantic GeneralHospitalinBerlin,Md.

ShewasborninMilford,Del.,on July30,1952,daughterofthelate RollinL.Hudson,Jr.andthelate MaryLee(Truex)Hudson.She graduatedfromIndianRiverHigh SchoolClassof1970andalsoobtainedherrealestateandbrokerlicense.

Shewastrulythematriarchofher family.Shenevermissedanyofher childrenorgrandchildren’ssporting orextracurricularactivities.Shehad servedonthePTOandasaden motherforCubScoutsasherchildrenweregrowingup.ShewasalwaysseenatLowerSussexLittle League,whereshevolunteeredinthe concessionstandwhenherboyswere little,andlatelyrootingonher grandchildrenatalloftheirgames. Shewillberememberedforher pristineyardandhome.Sheparticu-

larlyloveddecoratingforfalland Christmasastheywereherfavorite timesoftheyear.Shehadsucha greatimaginationandsheputthatto useinherfloraldecorationsandher craftingabilitiesandpaintingskills.

Sheissurvivedbyherlovinghusbandof53years,CharlesJ.Hall;two sons,HeathHallandhiswife,Angela,andChadHallandhiswife, Amy;fivegrandchildren,Gage, Chase,Kaylee,KinsleyandEric,and hiswife,Angeleen,andtwogreat grandchildren,BenandJulia.Sheis alsosurvivedbyherfoursisters,Judy Murray,SherryMurrayandherhusband,Eddie,TerryTruittandher husband,JesseandJanJesticeand herhusband,Scottandseveral nephewsandaniece.

Agravesideservicewastobeheld onTuesday,Aug.20,2024atCarey’s CemeteryinFrankford.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestsmemorialcontributionsin Debbie’snametoLowerSussexLittleLeague,POBox372,Ocean View,DE19970.

Onlinecondolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com

Theodore(Ted)J. Marcucilli,Jr.,91

Theodore(Ted)J.Marcucilli,Jr., 91,ofOceanView,Del.,passed peacefullyonJuly28inhishome surroundedbyhislovingfamily.He wasbornatUnitedHospitalinPort Chester,NYasthefourthsonofthe lateTheodoreMarcucilliandRose GiannitelliMarcucilli.Hisbrothers Armand,AlfredandHerbert,whom hedeeplyloved,allprecededhimin death.

Anexcellentstudent,heattended PortChesterHighSchool,wherehe wasclasspresidentbothhisjunior andsenioryearsandwasvotedthe mostpopularstudent.Followinghis highschoolgraduationin1950,he attendedNYU,earningaBachelorof Scienceinmechanicalengineeringin

1954.HerelocatedtotheWashingtonD. C.areawherehewasimmediatelyemployedbytheDepartmentof theNavy(BureauofShips/NavalSea SystemsCommand)asaMarineEngineerdesigningnavalcombatships. Duringhisemploymentwiththe DepartmentoftheNavy,hewasa memberoftheSeniorExecutive Services(SES),thehighestrankinga civiliancanearn.In1980,heretired fromtheDepartmentoftheNavyto workintheprivatesectordoingthe samethingshedidfortheNavy.For thenext15years,heworkedforPresearchInc.,ResourceConsultants Inc.,ANADACandGraph-Tech wherehewasaSeniorVicePresident ateachfirm.

In1995,TedretiredfromhisprofessionalcareerandmovedtoSouth Bethany,Del.,wherehewaselected mayorandworkedtirelesslyforhis hometown.HemovedtoOcean View,DEin2005.

Heissurvivedbyhiswife,Judy Marcucilli,whohewaswithformore than50years;hisson,JohnMarcucillianddaughter,SharonLeathers —childrenfromhisfirstmarriageto CarolynMarcucilli,andhiswonderfulgranddaughterJordanLeathers. Asavidtravelers,TedandJudy

hadawonderfullifetogethertravelingallovertheworld(Italymultiple times)withJudy’sbrotherDick,sister-in-law,Bettyandfriends,Pam andLinda.Inadditiontotraveling, Tedlovedcooking,golfandfollowinghisbelovedNewYorkYankees andWashingtonRedskins.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhis memorymaybemadetotheSouth CoastalVillageVolunteers,P.O. Box 1453,BethanyBeach,DE19930. Acelebrationofhislifewillfollowinthefall.

Onlinecondolencesmaybemade byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com

AlbertB.Quillen,92

AlbertB.Quillen,92,passedaway peacefullyathishomeresidencein Millsboro,Del.,onAug.15,2024, his92ndbirthday.Hewasbornin Dagsboro,Del.,in1932,toLydia EllenandHarryBernardQuillen. UpongraduatingfromMillsboro HighSchoolin1950,hehonorably servedhiscountryforfouryearsin theUnitedStatesAirForce.His commitmenttoservicecontinued throughouthislifelongcareerwith

In Loving Memory of Wayne Douglas Wheeler, Jr.

Wayne Wheeler, 45 years old, of Frankford, DE, passed away on May 28, 2024 as a result of a car accident.

Wayne was born on March 29, 1979 and will be remembered for having a kind and loving heart. He loved God and his family, including the love of his life, Alida, his children and grandchildren. Wayne was a hard worker who enjoyed watching the New York Giants and spending time with family. He loved animals, especially his dogs, Egypt and China, music, vacations and helping anyone in need.

He leaves behind his mother and stepfather, Cindy and Mark Lamastra; his father, Wayne Wheeler, Sr.; his children, Chris Wheeler, Chayana and Dakota Spangler; his sisters, Crystal Martin, Amber Judy, Megan Turnbaugh and Maria Oyarce; his grandchildren, Brayden and Ares and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves his partner, Alida Hastens, Direse Hasting and Maw, his Aunts Karen, Patty, Terry, Mary and Peggy and his Uncle Carl Wheeler.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Best and all of his grandparents, William and Barbara Woodward and Kathleen and Warren Wheeler, and his son, Wayne Wheeler III.

Wayne is forever with us and always in our heart.

Services are private. Any donations in Wayne’s name can be directed to an animal shelter.

theUSPostalServiceinDover,Del. Aftermanyyearsofdedicatedwork, heretiredin1987.Hewasanactive memberoftheChurchofChrist, whereheservedasanelder,providingguidanceandsupporttohiscongregation.

HisloyaltyasaPhiladelphia sportsfanwasunwavering,cheering ontheEaglesandPhilliesthrough everyseason.Knownasajokester withanoutgoingpersonality,he broughtlaughterandlight-heartednesstoeveryoccasion.Aboveall,he lovedhisfamilydeeply,adevotion feltbyallwhohadtheprivilegeof knowinghim.

Inadditiontohisparents,heis predeceasedbyhisbrotherStewart Quillen,sisterIreneHolston,and

brother-in-lawGranville(Bozie) Holston.Heissurvivedbyhiswife of65years,NancyL.(Collins) Quillen;twodaughters:PennyBixby (Kevin)ofDover,andSusanE. Smith(David)ofNewCumberland, Pa.;fivegrandchildren:AshleyDelgadillo(Joey)ofMartinez,Cal.A, DustinBixbyofSantaAna,Cal., ShaneSmithofStateCollege,Pa., JustinSmith(Melissa)ofBellefonte, Pa.,AdamSmith(Cat)of Millersville,PA;andtwogreatgrandchildren:LeviCarterSmith andTheaJaneSmithofBellefonte, Pa.Hislove,humor,andcommunity servicewillforeverbecherishedin theheartsofthosewhoknewhim.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldat 2p.m.onFriday,Aug.23,2024,at MillsboroCemetery,EastState StreetMillsboro,DE19966.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestsdonationsbemadetoCamp

Manatawny,Douglassville,Pa.To donatevisit www.manatawny.org/new-cabin-donations

PleasevisitMr.Quillen’sLife Memorialatwww.watsonfh.com

VondaFayeSnyder,59

VondaFayeSnyder(Toomey) passedawaysuddenlyonSaturday, Aug.10,2024,leavingavoidher familycannotfill.Justoneweek prior,herfamilyandfriendscelebratedherdaughter,Carley’swedding.

ShewasborninLewes,Del.,on Jan.4,1965,toparentsRobert“Bob” ToomeyandDoloresHocker Toomey.ShegrewupinFrankford, Del.,andwasa1983graduateofIndianRiverHighSchool.Shewasa proudwife,mother,sisterandaunt.

Shemarriedtheloveofherlife, Dwayne“Dobie”Snyderin1989.To-

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gethertheyownedtheirfamilybusiness,DVCEnterprises,andhavea farminGumboro.AlongcameCarleyAleisain1998whowasherpride andjoy.Shealwaysmadesure“Dob andCarl”werewelltakencareof. ShewasespeciallyproudwhenCarleybecamearegisterednurseinthe EmergencyDepartment.

Knownfor“speakinghermind,” manyalsoknewherforhertenderheartedside,oftenquietlyhelping otherswithoutexpectinganythingin return.ShefavoredtheWashington Redskins,eatingcrabswithherfamily,andshelovedgoingtoBuxton, N.C.Shegreatlylookedforwardto thosevacations.Shealsoenjoyedsittingoutsideintheafternoonswatchingthedragonflies,hummingbirds, rabbits,andbutterflies.AuntVonda andUncleDobiewerealsoknown forpreparingthebestChristmas morningbreakfastthateveryone lookedforwardtoeveryyear.

Sheisprecededindeathbyher parents,RobertToomeyandDolores Toomey.

Sheissurvivedbyherhusband Dwayne“Dobie”Snyder,daughter CarleySnyderWardandherhusbandTimothyWard,hersister, ReneéToomeyValeski,niecePaige ValeskiandhusbandPeterOtt,and nephewAndrewValeskiandwife MarisaValeski,alongwithmany otherfamilyandfriends.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldon Saturday,Aug.24,2024,at11a.m.at BethelCemetery(36115ELine Road,Willards,MD21874).She wouldwantattendeestowearcasual, colorfulclothes.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestsanydonationstobesentto theGumboroCommunityCenter (36849MillsboroHwy,Millsboro, DE19966),asshelovedthemand thetownshelivedin.

Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com

Cordreyearnsdegree fromFrostburgState

KaleighCordreyofSelbyvillereceivedabachelor’sdegreeinwildlife andfisheriesfromFrostburgStateUniversityinFrostburg,Md.,atits164th commencementceremoniesinMay, duringwhich520undergraduateand graduatedegreeswereconferred.

SituatedinthemountainsofAlleganyCounty,Md.,FrostburgStateUniversityisoneofthe12institutionsof theUniversitySystemofMaryland. FSUisacomprehensive,residentialregionaluniversity,andservesasaneducationalandculturalcenterforWestern Maryland.Formoreinformation, visitfrostburg.edu.

Repalborgraduates fromDickinson

JezzelleJulesRepalbor,daughterof JesselynHareofGeorgetown,graduated summacumlaudefromDickinsonCollegeonMay19withabachelor’sdegree inEnglish.Otherrecognitionincluded dean’slist.Repalborisagraduateof SussexAcademy.

DickinsonCollege,locatedinhistoric Carlisle,Pa.,wascharteredin1783and isaprivate,liberal-artscollege.Formore information,visitwww.dickinson.edu.

Localstudentsnamed toWilsonCollege Dean’sList

WilsonCollegerecentlyannounced thenamesoftheoutstandingundergraduateswhohavebeennamedtothe Dean’sListforthespring2024semester.

Localstudentsnamedtothelistincluded:AlexisBuckleyofMillsboroand VincentHallofSelbyville. Foundedin1869,WilsonCollegeis aprivatecoeducationalliberalartscollegeofferingbachelor’sdegreesin34 majorsand40minorsinfieldsincludingeducation,nursing,equinestudies, veterinarynursingandsportmanagement,aswellasgraduatedegreesineducation,finearts,thehumanities, nursingandorganizationalleadership. Thecollegeoffersdegreeprogramsof studyinpersonandonline.Visitwilson.eduformoreinformation.

Carmannamedto dean’slistatWidener

WidenerUniversityrecentlycongratulatedAlyssaCarmanofMillsboro forachievingdean’sliststatusduring thespring2024semester.

Thedean’slistrecognizesfull-time studentswhoearnedagradepointaverageof3.50andaboveforthesemester. Visittheuniversitywebsiteat widener.eduformoreinformation.

Harmongraduates fromPennWestClarion

HaydenHarmonofMillsborograduatedwithabachelordegreeinintegrativestudies/paralegalfromPennsylvania WesternUniversityonMay4. Harmon,whostudiedatPennWest’s Clarioncampus,wasamongnearly 1,800studentswhoreceivedundergraduate,master’sanddoctoraldegrees. PennWestUniversitycelebratedthe successesofthesegraduatesduring springcommencementceremonieson eachcampus.

“Inthepowwowcirclewecelebrate lifeandhonorabledeedsforboththe livingandthosewhohavepassedon. We’retaughtthatbyhonoringindividualsweencouragethenextgeneration toembracetheunlimitedpossibilities oftheworld,”NanticokeIndianAssociationrepresentativessaidthisweekin announcingtheir46thannualpowwow, setforSept.7-8.

Thisyear’spowwowwillfeatureauthenticnativecrafts,clothing,jewelry, booksandcommemorativeitemsofthe NanticokeTribethatwillbeavailable forpurchasethroughouttheweekend, aswellasNativeAmericanfoodand softdrinks.

Oneofthedancesattendeesmight observethisyearatthepowwowisthe GrassDance.

“Itisbelievedtohaveoriginated withtheOmahaTribe.Allstoriesof thedancepointtothedanceasceremonial.IntheSouth,sometribesbelieveitwasconnectedtoawarrior societyandthatscalpsweretiedtothe dancers’clothingtocelebratevictoryin battle.TheGrassDance,tothenortherntribes,isbelievedtobeablessing ceremony fornewground.

“Thedancerswouldtramplethe grassdowninpreparationforavillage andgrasswastiedtothedancer.Asthe dancermoves,thefringeattachedtohis regaliaswaysasiftosimulatethenaturalmovementoftallprairiegrass.The danceissaidtorepresentthebalanceof life.Thedancermustperformthesame moveoneithertherightorleft.The dancer’sregaliaiscoveredwithyarn andribbonsthatswayshowinglotsof color.”

Morethan30NativeAmerican craftsandfoodvendorswillbeopen from10a.m.to7p.m.onSaturdayand Sunday.

Attheendofeachday,whenthe drummersanddancershavegonefor restandrelaxationwithfriends,visitors totheNanticokePowwowcangoaway witharmsfilledwithbeautifulcrafts, camerasfilledwithpicturesandmemoriesofgrace,color,dance,soundand smiles.

TheeventtakesplaceatHudson Fields,30045EagleCrestRoad,Milton.

Sponsorswhoarehelpingtomake thisyear’spowwowasuccessincludes: BeebeHealthcare,CarlM.Freeman Foundation,ChuckHallInsurance, CommunityBank,DelawareCoalition AgainstDomesticViolence,Delaware Historical&CulturalAffairs,M&T Bank,PNCBank,RoyalFarms,Short’s Marine,SPIPharmaInc.andtheSussexCountyCouncil,alongwithmany othersponsorsofadsforthePowwow Book.TheNanticokeIndianAssociationisacceptingfurthercontributions totheevent.Call(302)945-3400or emailinfo@nanticokeindians.orgfor moreinformation.

ApowwowdancerinthedancecircleatapastNanticokeIndianPowwow.

Formoreinformationonthepowwow,calltheNanticokeIndianCenter at(302)945-3400,theNanticokeIn-

dianMuseumat(302)945-7022,oremailinfo@nanticokeindians.org.Those whowishtovolunteertohelpmake

thisyear’spowwowasuccesscanvisit www.signupgeniusforthescheduleand positionsstillneeded.

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FRIDAY

Police Academy (60) AMC 8 p.m.

During this comedy from 1984, a new policy puts badges on two misfits: one (Steve Guttenberg) has a police record, while the other (Michael Winslow) is known for his killer sound effects. “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” airs next.

Great Performances (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic performs its annual open-air concert at Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace Gardens. Conducted by Andris Nelsons, it features opera singer Lise Davidsen singing works from Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi.

SATURDAY

2024 Little League Baseball World Series (7) WMDT 12:30 p.m.

Kids who love baseball dream of being a part of this day their whole lives. Teams from all over the world have spent the last two weeks playing their hearts out, hoping for a shot at today’s International Championship game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.

NWSL Soccer (6) WBOC 2:30 p.m.

Fresh off the Olympics, forward Sophia Smith and the Portland Thorns travel to Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., in hopes of making up ground to the NJ/NY Gotham FC and fellow Olympians Tierna Davidson, Emily Sonnett, Jenna Nighswonger and Rose LaVelle.

SUNDAY

2024 AIG Women’s Open (11) WBAL 12 p.m.

The poetry is unmistakable as the world’s top women players take on the final round of the 2024 AIG Women’s Open at the birthplace of golf, the Old Course at St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. World top-ranked Nelly Korda joins a field of 143 other golfers.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys (23) A&E 9 p.m.

Born Russell Tyrone Jones, Ol’ Dirty Bastard developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. This documentary looks at the short life of a founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, the iconic hip-hop group.

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MONDAY

2024 U.S. Open Tennis (28) ESPN 12 p.m.

The Summer Olympics left some unanswered questions about the current state of professional tennis that might get clarification as the 2024 U.S. Open begins its first round at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.

Celebrity IOU (41) HGTV 9 p.m.

Star of the “Machete” film series, Danny Trejo, asks Jonathan and Drew to help him pull out all the stops to surprise his ex-partner-turned-bestfriend and her family with a backyard getaway, transforming an old garage in the process.

The Wall (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Pairs of contestants take on challenging trivia questions and a 40-foot wall for a chance to win millions of dollars. From wrong answers to wrong bounces, fortunes can be had or lost in seconds. Ultimately, it takes nerves and smarts to get the win.

TUESDAY

American Masters (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Best known for such classics as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and the “Pink Panther” movies, director Blake Edwards redefined comedy for more than four decades. His body of work continues to influence directors, actors and audiences.

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

Things take a turn for the dramatic at the launch of Lesa’s new skincare line, as Lesa confronts Caroline Brooks about comments she made. The situation spirals further out of control when Taleen decides to add ample fuel to the fire.

The Quiz With Balls (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Families must work together in order to answer trivia questions that could earn them $100,000. But there is the little issue of a platform, a pool of water and several massive balls aimed directly at them, waiting for a wrong answer. Jay Pharoah hosts.

WEDNESDAY

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

In this 25th anniversary celebration of the classic game show, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes celebrity contestants and a hot seat guest of their choosing to answer increasingly difficult questions in hopes of winning big for a charity of their choice.

Toby Keith: American Icon (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

The late country superstar Toby Keith is celebrated in concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Performers and special guests include Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and more.

Odysseus Returns (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This docuseries follows as Makis Metaxas discovers the home of King Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” As word of Metaxas’ discovery spreads around the world, a storm of controversy begins to brew surrounding the case.

THURSDAY

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (19) TNT 5 p.m.

As a villainous regime threatens the peaceful Galactic Republic, 9-year-old Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) comes under the tutelage of young ObiWan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson). Part of a “Star Wars” marathon.

Press Your Luck (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Three new contestants step up to the Big Board to win cash and prizes by correctly answering skill-testing questions. However, the only thing stopping them is the dreaded WHAMMY and its ability to steal all of one’s winnings. Elizabeth Banks hosts.

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Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaSeaColonyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m. throughJune14andfromSept.3through Oct.14,and10a.m.to6p.m.fromJune 15throughSept.2.

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

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersinthesurfevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenanceduring thelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhohavethe abilitytorescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeach lifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduring theseason.

Rescuesinthesurfandonsand

SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguardSam Beebewassittingbyhimselfonthenorth sideoftheresortcommunitynearthe BethanyBeachborderearlierthissummer.

Suddenly,thefirst-yearguardnoticed threesmallboyscaughtinaripcurrent, whichisstrongandnarrow,andcanvictimizeswimmerswhopanicorhavelimited waterskills.Beebeclearedhisstandandran fortheyoungsters,whiletwocolleagues fromBethanyBeachPatroldidthesame.

Beebereachedoneoftheyoungsters, gavehimarescuebuoyandquicklywalked himoutofthesurf.Simultaneously,the BBPduodidthesamewiththeothertwo boys.

“Thiswasmymostmemorablerescue, becausethetwoBethanyBeachPatrol guardswereclosefriendsofmine,”hesaid. “Thatmadeitsortofabondingmoment forus.”

Beebealsoparticipatedinanumbrella rescuethatoccurredonthebeach.

“Umbrellarescuesoccurwhenwehave

GuardiansbytheSea

SCBPlifeguardSamBeeberescuespatronsinthesurfandonthesand

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SCBPlifeguardSamBeebeisthisweek’sfeaturedlifeguard(lastweek’saswell,but wemessedupandprintedthewrongphoto)inourweeklylifeguardfeature.

strongwesterlywindsthatareprettycrazy,” hesaid.“Whenumbrellasgetuprooted fromthesandandflyalongthebeach,that canbeverydangerous.Aslifeguards,we mustquicklysprinttothoseumbrellasand securethembeforetheyinjuresomeone.”

Beebetrainseverysingledaytoensure thathewillbereadywhenanytypeofrescueisrequired.

“Ialsousuallyassistoldercitizensas theyexitthesurfonthosedayswhenthe wavesarelarge,”henoted.“Thestrongcurrentsandlargewavesmakeitdifficultfor somepeopletosimplyexittheocean.”

SeaColonyBeachPatrol

TheSeaColonyBeachPatroloversees halfamileofprivatebeachdailyfromthe weekendbeforeMemorialDaytoColumbusDayinOctober.TheSCBPisaUnited StatesLifeguardAssociationAdvanced CertifiedAgencyconsistingof21guards, whoareeachcertifiedinAmericanRed CrossLifeguarding,CPRfortheProfessionalRescuerandEmergencyMedical Response.Eachofthesixlifeguardstands arelocatedinfrontoftheSeaColony high-risecondominiumsnearBethany Beach.

SCBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand

wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazardsinthe sun,weatherandocean.SCBPbeachlifeguardstraindailytoprepareforanysituationonlandorinwater,andthey constantlystrivetoexceedtheirhighstandardsofopen-watersafety.

Beingalifeguardis likebeingpartofafamily

ForBeebe,beingalifeguardisakinto beingpartofafamily.

“IfeelatightbondwitheveryoneI workwith,”hesaid.“Whenyoutrainwith themeverysingledaytoimprove,itdoesn’t evenfeellikeajob.It’smoreofasupportive groupwhopushyoutobethebestyoucan beeveryday.”

TheeasiestpartofBeebe’sjob,hesaid, issimplyshowingupwiththeknowledge thathehasthepotentialtohelppeopleand makeadifference.

“That’swhyIfellinlovewithbeinga lifeguard,”hesaid.“Eachday,Iamexcited tobetterpreparemyselfforanyeventthat mightoccur.I’malwayseagertogettothe beach.”

Conversely,hesaidheconsidersthe mentalandphysicaldemandsasthetoughestpartofhisresponsibilities.

“Youhavetobewell-focused,act quicklyandbestrategicwhenpeoplearein theirmostvulnerablesituation,”hesaid. “Youcannotletanythingslippastyou—it maycostsomeonetheirlife.

“It’saphysicallydemandingjob,”added Beebe.“Wemustcompletehour-long morningworkoutsthatincluderunning, swimmingandbodyweightworkouts,and threeworkoutbreaksthroughouttheday. TherearealsoSCLAlifeguardcompetitionsthroughouteveryweek,soit’svery easytobecomesoreandtired.”

Beebe,whobecamealifeguarddueto hisloveoftheoceanandthedesiretohelp people,haslivedinBethanyBeachsincehe was2.

“I’vebeenatthebeacheverydaythatI could,”hesaid.“So,I’vealwayshadlifeguardswatchingoverme.So,Ifeelit’smy turntogivebacktomycommunityinthat regard.”

Beebecreditedhisfather,AndyBeebe, withhavingaprofoundimpactonhislifeguardcareer.

“HeprovidedmewiththebiggestsupportthatI’veeverreceivedinanything.He motivatesmeeverydaythroughwhathe doesandmakesmewanttobettermyself.

“I’vealwaysworkedinrestaurants,so transitioningtobeingalifeguardwasvery uncomfortableformeatfirst,”hesaid.“I owemyfatheralltherespectforhelping megettowhereIamtodayandalways supportingme.

“Honorable-mentioncredittothose whohelpedmeprogressasalifeguardgoes toSCBPCapt.DaveGriffith,andtoLts. CindyFajardoandElizabethFry,”Beebe added.

WhenBeeberealizedthathewantedto bealifeguard,hesaid,hesettheRookieof theYearawardasashort-termgoal.

“IwanttobethebestthatIcan,andI’m reallymotivatedtotrymyhardestevery singledayandgiveitallthatIcan.”

Asforlong-termgoals,Beebesaidhe hopestobecomeanSCBPlieutenantand earnhisdegreeinnursingattheUniversity ofDelaware.

“I’mforevergratefulthatIgettodo whatIloveatthebeach,”Beebeconcluded. “IwanttothanktheSCBPforbeingso supportive,andforteachingmeeverything thatI’vebeenabletolearn.”

IRHSfallteamsbegintrainingfor2024season

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theoutdoorfieldsandindoor courtatIndianRiverHighSchool werebustlingwithactivityinmidAugust.

Atotaloffiveteamsbeganmakingearnestpreparationsforwhat eachsquadanticipateswillbeasuccessful2024fallseason.

Girls’fieldhockey

SecondyearheadcoachTorrie Huklookstobuildonlastseason’s promising8-7overallwon-lostmark, including7-7inHenlopenConferenceplay.TheIndiansbarelymissed qualifyingfortheDIAAstateplayoff tournament.

TheGreen&Goldopensits2024 seasonathomeonWednesday,Sept. 4againstHenlopenConferencerival SussexCentralbeginningat4p.m.

Football

VeteranheadcoachPhillip TownsendledtheIndianstotheir bestseasonsince2012.The2023 Green&Goldsquadpostedan8-4 won-lostrecord,including5-2in

MembersoftheIRHScross-countryteamduringtheirpreseasontraining.

Class1A,District2competitionto earntheirthirdconsecutiveDIAA Division1Aplayoffberth.Indian RiverdefeatedBrandywine,14-10in aquarterfinalshowdownbeforelosing,28-7,toeventualClass1Astate

championTatnall.Theirfive-game winningstreakwasthefootballprogram’slongestsincethe2012playoff team’sseven-gamestringofsuccess. Inaddition,theireightvictorieswere themostinaseasonsincethe2012 teamwent9-3beforelosingtoeventualstatechampCaravelAcademyin thestatesemi-finals.

TheIndianopentheir2024sea-

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sononFriday,Sept.6whentheyhost A.duPontwithanopeningkickoffof 6p.m.

CrossCountry

ColinCrandellreplaceshead coachRickHundley,wholedthe girlstoa7-2won-lostrecordin 2023.Theboysfinishedwitha6-3 mark.

TheIndiansbegintheir2024seasononWednesday,Sept.11against hostWoodbridgeandSeafordina tri-meetbeginningat3:30p.m. Theirfirsthomeappearanceis Wednesday,Sept.18inatrimeet againstDelmarandSussexAcademy beginningat3:30p.m.

Girls’volleyball

NewheadcoachChadZookisreplacingPaulGibson,wholedthe 2023Indianstoan8-8won-lost record,including7-4inHenlopen Conferenceplay.IndianRivershook offamid-seasonslumptowinfive straightgamesandreachthepostseasonforthesecondstraightseason andthesixthtimeinthelastseven years.Theydroppeda3-1verdictat Concordintheopeningroundofthe

IRHSboyssoccerheadcoachBrandtMaceaddresseshisteam,whichhasreachedthestatesemifinalsineachofthepasttwo seasons.

DIAAstateplayofftournament.

TheIndiansopentheir2024seasonatSt.GeorgesTechonSaturday, Sept.7beginningatnoon.Their homeopenerisslatedforSaturday, Sept.14againstCaravelbeginningat 1p.m.

Boys’soccer

HeadcoachBrandtMaisledthe 2023Indianstoanoverallwon-losttiedmarkof10-5-3,including6-3-1 inHenlopenConferenceplay.IRHS defeatedNewarkCharter,3-0ina quarterfinalDIAAplayoffgameand reachedthesemifinalsforthesecond

straightyearwitha2-1triumphover Brandywine.However,theyfell2-1 toeventualstatechampSussex Academy.

TheIndiansopentheir2024seasonbyhostingWorcesterPrepina nonconferencematchonWednesday,Sept.4beginningat5p.m.

FamiliaryfacetakesoverIRcross-countryprograms

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Heisoneofthebestswimming coachesinthestateofDelaware, andnowheisgoingtotryhiscraft asthenewestcoachoftheIndian RiverHighSchoolboys’andgirls’ crosscountryprograms.VeteranIR coachColinCrandellismovingup fromassistantcoachtobethenew chiefoftheIndians’fallsportsrunningteams.

Crandellinheritstheteamfrom RickHundley,whosteppeddownto focusmoreonhispersonalandbusinessendeavors.Thecupboardisnot bareforCrandellasheinheritsan IRprogramthatiscertainlyonthe uptickevendespitelosingathreetimeDIAAstatechampioninhis daughterBrynnCrandell.Sheis nowembarkingonherfreshman seasonattheUniversityof Delaware.

“RickHundleylaidthefoundationforthisprogram,”saidCoach Crandell.“Isimplyinheritedthe teamsincehemovedon.Withthat said,theteamlooksgreat.Wehave doubledourparticipationlevelson boththeboys’andgirls’teams.”

Crandellisgratefulforthefeeder programstartedatSelbyvilleMiddle Schoollastyear,whichhecreditsfor theincreaseinnumbersontherosterthisseasonatIR.

“IattributetheriseinparticipationtoSelbyvillestartingtheirown crosscountryteamlastyear,”Crandelladmitted.“Itnowfeedsthehigh schoolteams,butboththeboysand girlsshowgreatpromise.

“Wehavealotofreturningtalent whichcanhelpguideandmodel howtotrainandrace.Weareyoung, sothereismuchroomforgrowth. Also,withalargerteam,thecompetitioninpracticesismagnified, whichbringsouteachathlete’s

SUSSEXCOUNTY’SCHOICE FOR ANTERIORHIPSURGERY

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hewasovercomewithgratitudeand joy.

Thebrevityandsensationoffleeting gratitudehighlightingthemomentwas notlostonDeclanBurke.

AftertheMiddlesexBeachPatrol lifeguardand2021IndianRiverHigh SchoolgraduateearnedtheBenCarlsonFoundationscholarship,hequickly creditedthehonortohisworkethicas anathlete,lifeguardandstudent.

“EverythingIhaddoneinmylife seemedtocometofruition,”saidBurke. “Thisscholarshipvaluednotonlymy educationalandathleticachievements, butmyworkasabeachlifeguardas well.That’ssomethingI’mreallyproud of.”

Burke’sprideinearningthescholarshipwassharedbyMiddlesexBeach PatrolcaptainHoldenWingate.

“Youcouldtellthathewasgoingto beagreatlifeguardwhenhefirstjoined ourpatrol,”saidWingate.“Heismotivatedtobecomeabetterlifeguardand competitoreveryday,andthatpushes therestofthepatroltoimproveaswell.

Dec lanreceivedourpatrol’sLifeguard oftheYearawardin2022forhishard workanddedicationtothepatrol.He travelstocompeteatnationalseachyear andhaswonmanymedalsinvarious events.Overall,Declanisagreatrole model.He’ssomeonethatIwishcould stayonthepatrolforever.”

BurkeandMiddlesexBeachPatrol colleagueErinHadenaretheonlylifeguardsfromDelawaretohaveearned theBenCarlsonScholarshipaward duringthenineyearsithasbeenpresented.

The scholarshipisa$15,000grant whichisawardedannuallytothetop applicantstoaworldwidesearch.The awardhonorsBenCarlsonandhis heroiclegacy.

Carlson,aNewportBeach,Cal.,lifeguard,tragicallylosthislifeintheline ofdutyonJuly6,2014.

Applicantsapplyingfortheaward mustexhibitoutstandingachievement educationallyandathletically,aswellas astrongpresenceintheircommunity. Theyalsomusthaveatleastayearof openwaterlifeguardexperience.

Ahistoryofachievement

Burke,whoisamathmajorwithan actuarialsciencetrackatSalisburyUniversityinMaryland,isontargetto graduateinMayof2025.Healsohas declaredminorsinstatistics,datascience,finance,andaccounting.

AtSalisbury,Declanhasmadethe Dean’sListduringeverysemester,and wasselectedtojointheMathHonor Society,PiMuEpsilon,andtheStudent AthleteHonorSociety,ChiAlpha Sigma.

Hebeganservingthecommunityas

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MiddlesexBeachPatrollifeguardDeclan Burke(left)withhiscaptain,Holden Wingate.

a lifeguardattheageof15atSeaBreak beforejoiningtheMiddlesexBeachPatrolthefollowingyear.Burkewaspromotedtotherankofcrewchiefin2021 andlieutenantin2022.

AtIndianRiverHighSchool,he participatedinanacceleratedprogram calledAcademicChallengeduring whichhecompletedmathandEnglish classesthroughtheUniversityof DelawareandDelawareTechnical CommunityCollege.TheinitiativeenabledBurketoearntwoexcellence awardsformathafterpostingthehigh-

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BrasforaCausefundraisersetforOct.16

TheWomen’sCouncilofRealtors, SussexCounty,willpresentthe12thannualBrasforaCauseFundraiseratthe RustyRudderinDeweyBeachonOct. 16.Thethemeforthisyear’seventis “Barbie’sBra-tasticFundraiser!” MoneytobenefittheDelaware BreastCancerCoalitionandBeebe MedicalFoundationfortheCenterfor BreastHealthwillberaisedthrougha

Cross-country

strengthsandweaknesses.Thisis valuableinformationforourcoachingstaff.I’mveryexcitedtoseehow thisseasonplaysoutconsidering howmuchtalentwehave,andhow muchroomforgrowthexists.”

TheIndiansreturnseveralkey piecestotheboys’teamthatwent63indualmeetslastseason.Seniors CadeDonnellyandJacobMassey aretwooftheleadersontheteam withjuniorAidenMageeandsophomoresDavidMiller,HarrisonBenner,JackSpencer,andCaidenClark allexpectedtofigureinheavilyto theteam’ssuccessthisseasonasall werevarsityletterwinnersin2023.

liveauction—localbusinessesentera decoratedandthemed“bra”tobeauctionedoff.Thebrasarewornbymodels (traditionallymale,butwomenmodels arealsowelcome),andattendeesbidon theirfavoritebraasthemodelwalksthe runway.

Theeventhasgrownthroughoutthe years,withproceedsbenefittingbreast cancerawareness,educationandsupport

Graduatedfromtheteamwas AlexArnold,whoalsowasaswimmerforCrandellontheIRteamin thewinter.Replacinghisproduction areatriooffreshmenintheformof EverettHall,HarlanBorino,and OwenConnor,whoshouldallbe contributorsthroughouttheseason.

Forthegirls’team,onlyLeila Hernandezreturnsfromtheteam thatwent7-2indualslastyear.Obviously,theshoesarehugetofill withBrynnCrandell—afour-time HenlopenAthleticConferenceand SussexCountychampion—now graduated,butthereisanicegroup lookingtohelpelevatetheteamin 2024.JuniorPaolaMunoz,sophomoreEmilyDavis,andfreshmen ShayneVanZeeandGraceClark arethequartetCoachCrandellwill

servicesthroughtheDelawareBreast CancerCoalitionandtheCenterfor BreastHealththroughBeebeMedical Foundation,andforeducationopportunitiesforSussexCountyWomen’s CouncilofRealtors.

BrasforaCausewillbeheldonOct. 16, atRustyRudderinDeweyBeach. Doorsopenat4:30p.m.,andtheevent startsat5:30p.m.Heavyappetizerswill

becountingontoshouldertheload withHernandezinmeetsthisseason.

CoachCrandellwillnotbedoing thisallaloneastherewillbeaformerIRcrosscountryrunnerhelping himout.

“I’vegotPatrickSpenceracting asassistantcoachforusthisseason,” saidCrandell.“PatrickwasafantasticrunnerwhenhecompetedforIR. He’syoung,energetic,andwillbea greatassetfortheteam.”

TheIndianswillopenthe2024 campaignonWednesday,Sept.11, ontheroadatWoodbridgeforatrimeetwiththeBlueRaidersand Seaford.IR’slonehomemeetthis yearisscheduledforMonday,Sept. 18,whentheywillhostDelmarand SussexAcademyforanothertri-

beserved,andacashbarwillbeavailable.Ticketsareavailableinadvancefor $40atwww.wcrbrasforacause.comor for$45atthedoor.

Formoreinformation,callRobin Bunting,president,SussexCounty Women’sCouncilofRealtors,or fundraiserchairpersonPamelaRobichaud,NewFedMortgage,at(302) 242-6272.

meet.Theirothertwomeetsare slatedforWednesday,Sept.25,at LakeForest,andthenonWednesday,Oct.9,atLaurelagainstthe BulldogsandEarlyCollegeHigh SchoolatDSU.Thesemeetsareall againsttheirHACSouthDivision foes.

TheHenlopenAthleticConferenceChampionshipmeetwillbe hostedbyCaesarRodneythisyear, whichisatKillensPondStatePark. Nodatehasyetbeenscheduledfor theSussexCountyChampionship meet.TheDIAAStateChampionshipswilltakeplaceonSaturday, Nov.9.Nositehasbeenlistedfor thateventatthistime.

estgradeamongmathstudents.

Burkewasafour-yearvarsitystudent athlete,competingincrosscountry, swimmingandtrack&fieldatIR.

Asasenior,Burkewaselectedasa captainofallthreeteams.Incross country,hewasThirdTeamAllState andSecondTeamAll-Conferencetwice andAllCountythreetimes.Healsoset 5Kschoolandcourserecords,andwasa three-timeHenlopenSouthernDivisionchampion.

Intheswimmingpool,hewasatwotimerelayHenlopenConferencechampion,FirstTeamAll-Conferenceand SecondTeamAll-Conferencetwice each,aneight-timestatefinalist,twotimeHenlopenSouthDivisionteam champion,andheldthe400-meter freestylerecord.Healsoholdsthe400yardfreestylerelayschoolmark.

Intrack&field,Declanheldthe schoolrecordforthe3200meterand stillholdsrecordsinthe800-meter, 1600-meter,andthe3200-meterrelay events.

Burkewasan11-timeAcademic All-Conferenceselection.Hewonthe DIAA CrownAcademicAchievement awardtwice,andfinishedinthirdplace fortheDIAAHarryRobertsSenior Scholar-AthleteAward.

HealsoearnedtheAcademic AchievementAwardfourtimesby maintaininga4.0througheachschool year.Asasenior,hewasaDelaware SecretaryofEducationscholarandhe servedasthevaledictorianofhisgraduatingclass.HealsoearnedtheAP+ PLTWStudentAchievementAward forEngineering.

AtSalisburyUniversity,Burkeisa memberofthecrosscountryandtheindoor andoutdoortrack&fieldteams. HehasearnedCapitalAthleticConferencestatusninetimes,aswellasregionalteamstatusforcrosscountry threetimes.

Burkewasacontributingmemberof histeam’sconferencetitleforoutdoor track&fieldin2023.Healsowonthe cross-countryteam’sMostImproved Awardin2021.Hewasvotedacaptain ofthedistanceteambyhisteammates in2023.

Asalifeguardcompetitor,Burkehas participatedinthenationalcompetition fourtimes.IntheU19divisionhewasa medalistinfiveevents,winninganationalchampionshipinthe2Krun.In theopencompetition,hehasbeenafrequentfinalistinseveraleventsanda medalistinthe2Kruntwice,theboard rescue,andthetaplin.

BurkealsohelpedtheSussexCounty LifesavingAssociation(SCLA)winthe UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation (USLA)NationalLifeguardChampionshipforthefirsttimeinteamhistory inSouthPadreIsland,TexasfromAug. 6-9.

Thebenefitofremainingpersistent

Themostusefullessonthathe’s learnedistoremainpersistent.“Myfavoritesayingis‘persistenceprevails whenallelsefails’,”hesaid.“Itremains truetimeandtimeagainformeasan athlete,student,andlifeguard.When somethinggoeswrongoryoufail,all youcandoisreassessandtryagainuntil youaresuccessful.”

Burkeisextremelythankfultoahost ofindividualswhohavemadeanimpact onhis life.

“IwouldberemissifIdidnotthank alltheteachers,coaches,co-workers, teammates,familymembers,andfriends whohavehelpedmealongtheway,”he said.“Ispecificallyamthankfultomy firstcaptainatSeaBreak,KyleSherman,andmycaptainsatMiddlesex, JustinVoorheisandHoldenWingate.

Eachhasbeeninstrumentalinguiding meandcreatingthemanIamtodayin theirown,uniqueway.Additionally,I oweahugedebtofthankstomy teacher,coach,andcolleague,Colin Crandell,whohasbeenaconsistent leadershipfigureandrolemodelsinceI wasajuniorlifeguard.”

Burkealsowantedtoshareashout outtohisMiddlesexBeachPatrol.

“Ourbeachpatrolmaynothavethe actionofthelargerbeaches,butwedo haveastrongsenseoffamily,”hesaid. “InJuneof2022,mymotherpassed awayafterayearofbattlingnonHodgkin’slymphoma.Throughthisdifficulttimefollowingherdeath,Irelied onmybeachpatrolandthesummer routineIhadknownforthepastfive years.WhenIwaswiththem,thegrief andsadnessthatIfeltwaswhisked away.Thecamaraderieandthepowerof thebeachpatrolisonethatcanbefelt nowhereelse.Duringoneofthetough-

esttimesinmylife,ithelpedkeepme going.”

SalutingthelifeoflifeguardBen Carlson

LifeguardBenCarlsonlosthislifein thelineofduty.

AccordingtoanaccountontheBen CarlsonFoundationwebsite,hisdeath occurredattheendofabusyJuly Fourthweekendthatwasmarkedbyabnormallylargeandturbulentsurf.NewportBeachlifeguardsmade562rescues thatholidayweekend,manyofwhich weredramatic,lifesavingeventsresultinginrelievedandreunitedfamilies.

At5:15p.m.,Carlsonandfellow lifeguardGaryConwellwerepatrolling inaNewportBeachlifeguardrescue boatwhentheyspottedadistressed swimmer.

DelawareArtMuseumsetssailtoLewes

TheDelawareArtMuseum,the state’slargestartmuseum,locatedin Wilmington,willofferasneakpeek ofitsupcomingexhibition,“JazzAge Illustration,”aspartofa “friendraiser”attheLewesYacht Club,2701CedarStreet,Lewes.The DelArtSailsSouthevent,whichincludesfoodandbeverage,asilent auctionandlivemusic,willtake placeonWednesday,Sept.11,from 5:30to7:30p.m.,andticketscost $75.

BarbaraGoetz,museumtrustee andchairoftheevent,andwholives inLewes,said,“DelArtisdoingreallyengagingexhibitionsandprogramsforallDelawareans.Beginning withthisevent,weareexcitedto

Burke

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Benjumpedfromtheboatand,after alongswim,madecontactwiththe man.Astheybegantomaketheirway backouttotherescueboat,bothwere hitbyalargewaveandtakenoverthe falls.

Thedistressedswimmermadeitto thesurfaceandwasrescued,butBen

meetpeopleinterestedinlearning moreabouttheeducationalandculturalopportunitiesthemuseumcan offertoSussexCountyresidentsand visitors.Joinusandhelptopaintthe picture.”

“JazzAgeIllustration”isthefirst majorexhibitiontosurveytheartof popularillustrationintheUnited Statesbetween1919and1942,drawingfromDelArt’sillustrationcollectionandloansfrommuseums, librariesandprivatecollectors. Delawareillustratorsfeatureprominentlyintheexhibition.

Inadditiontothepreview,the museumwillshareplansforbustrips fromSussexCountytothemuseum andhostingprogramsinsouthern

wasmissing.Sevenagenciescombined tomakeathree-hoursearch,andCarlson—whohadjustturned32—was eventuallylocatedmorethanahalfa mileawayfromtheoriginalrescuelocationat8pm.Hewastransportedby NewportBeachParamedicstothehospital, wherehewaspronounceddead. HewasthefirstandonlyNewport BeachLifeguardtodieinthelineof dutysincetheservicewasformedin 1923.

Delaware.Themuseumiscommitted topartneringwiththemanyexisting organizationsthatarealreadyrooted inSussex.

ExecutiveDirectorMollyGiordanosaid,“Everyonedeservesaccess togreatartandartmuseums,andit’s importantthatweimaginetogether howtheDelawareArtMuseumcan serveSussexCountyinthefuture. Withmajororiginalexhibitionslike ‘JazzAgeIllustration,’weareexcited tosharerichartsofferingswith everyoneintheFirstState.Ilook forwardtobringingthispreviewto Lewesaspartofthekickofftoour ‘YearoftheIllustrator.’It’sagreat stepping-offpointaswewritethe nextchapterforexpandedartaccess

Carlsonhadproudlyservedasa NewportBeachLifeguardformore than15years,andwasanNCAADivisionIwaterpoloplayerattheUniversityofCalifornia,Irvine,andastrong, competitiveswimmer.

AstatueofBenwasgiftedtothe CityofNewportBeachbytheBen CarlsonMemorial&Scholarship Foundation,agroupoffamily,fellow lifeguardsandfriendswhoallloved Ben.Thefundswereprovidedbymany

forallDelawareans.”

Ticketsforthe“f riendraiser”must bepurchasedinadvance,at delart.org/delartsailssouth.Proceeds benefitfuturemuseumprogramsand eventsinSussexCounty. Visitdelart.org/delartsailssouth foradditionalinformationorcontact info@delart.orgwithfurtherquestions.

ThehostcommitteeforDelArt SailsSouthincludesDebbieand MikeHorak,KellyHorne,Carolyn Marshall,ConnieMiller,Suzanne Moussa,MaryanneMurray,Alyssa O’Connell,EllenPowers,PattySoffronoff,ChrisVisconti,andBeth WellsandPaulBechly.

incredibleindividualsandorganizations, someofwhomarelistedontheplaques thatsurroundthememorial.

Thefoundationcontinuestooperate inBen’sname,providingannualscholarships,servingunder-resourcedchildrenandmostimportantlyworkingto developandimprovesystemstoprotect lifeguardsandthepublicfromawonderful,butnon-forgivingocean.

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Pamela Symons Pantall, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Pamela Symons Pantall who departed this life on June 27, 2024, late of Millville, DE were duly granted unto Gregory Scott Pantall on August 1, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator 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 27, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Gregory Scott Pantall 716 Anchor Chain Rd., Unit A Ocean View, MD 21842

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20240809 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of George W. Wingate Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of George W. Wingate Jr. who departed this life on May 18, 2024, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Lois Wingate on August 1, 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 January 18, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Lois Wingate 34059 Vines Creek Road Dagsboro, DE 19939

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

IR Tax Lagoon District Annual Meeting. August 31, 2024 at 10:30 am. Location: Dover & Sussex Road, Dagsboro. Agenda: Election of Officers, Setting ONE YEAR TAX WARRANT for 2025, vote to approve dredging project. Chairman, Don Bell: 302-559-3670

CP 20240816 2T

The Annual McCabe Tax Ditch Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 At The Ocean View Beach Club 13 Beach Club Ave , DE, 19970. For questions, call 410-258-1334. CP 20240816 2T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Millville Municipal Building located at 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE 19967, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

Discuss, consider and possible vote on a final subdivision site plan submitted by Land Tech Land Planning, LLC on behalf of ASF Millville By the Sea West Village A-2, for an 87 single family lots located on Powell Farm Rd and Roxana Rd, Tax Map Parcel 134-15.00-91.01, zoned Master Planned Community (MPC).

Only if unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing, and must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

The Town’s Regular Meeting of Town Council will follow immediately after the Public Hearing.

ATTORNEY:

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CP 20240809 3T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH

214 GARFIELD PARKWAY

BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Y2024 Street Paving, Project Number 2024-02 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

In addition pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is NOT mandatory.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to make necessary roadway repairs on several streets the Incorporated Town of Bethany Beach.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Bethany Y2024 Street Paving, Project No. 2024-02.

CP 20240823 1T

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

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

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LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. $140 302-537-5148

FORMAL DINING ROOM

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5 PINE CHAIRS for Kitchen/Dining $10 each South Bethany 305-942-6405

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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

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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. 302-436-91334

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30/55 GALLON BARELLS

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RYOBI 20” 40V ELECTRIC PUSHMOWER Excellent Condition $100 OBO 302-668-8752

CHIPPER-MULCHER 5.5HP runs great, garage kept. $275 302-829-8399

2 SOLID BRASS PLANTERS

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

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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

MY BACKYARD QUAIL

EGGS 302-249-8493

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

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

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

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 $15 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 $35 410-939-7714

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

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent Condition. $685 516-967-6435

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

ELECTRIC DRILL Black & Dekker $10 410-310-6633

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 $20 410-310-6633

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. $10 410-310-6633

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

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

LIFE PRESERVERS 4

Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001

20” SCHWINN GIRLS

Bike, Pink, new. 26”$90. Huffy Bike, used $50 814-237-1001

TWO 90” CHILL PADDLE Boards (new) with paddles $50 each 814-237-1001

PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4” Surfboard. Complete with ns, leash, and bag. $225 Call (no texts) for pics. Leave message. 302-239-5466

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

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.

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA furnished 1st floor unit. $1900 per month + utilities. Available after 10/7/2024.

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. $2000 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.

Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA single family home in brand new community. $2,500 per month + utilities.

BOWNET BACKSTOP

w/hanging strike zone & baf e net, great for softball/baseball or as catch net for lacrosse/football/soccer. Portable w/carry bag. Approx. 17.5 ft w x 9.5ft h.New $600, asking $300 lv msg 410-726-4364

NEW NEVER USED Electric Bike. Liberty 982Z, needs batteries. $200. 302-539-4367

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

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.

The Estuary: 4BR/3BA unfurnished single family home with 2 car garage. $3100 per month + utilities. Available after 10/1/24. 2 year lease.

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

WANTED

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169

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

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

WEEKLY RENTAL

3BR/2BA FULLY

FURNISHED HOME in Swann Keys on canal with bulkhead. Available 9/19/2024 thru 5/31/2025. $1,500+elec. Please leave message. 443-278-3993

ROUND RENTAL

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

OFFICE OR RETAIL

SPACE Or Advertise Your Business. Excellent Visibility. Plenty of Parking. RT 26 Ocean View. 610-639-3852

BAYSIDE 3BR/2BA unfurnished condo with garage, facing Freeman Stage. N/S, N/P. Credit check required.

$2,400/month + utilities. Leave message: 302-353-8128

SWANN KEYS furnished 3BR/2BA canal front with bulkhead, weekly rental, boat ramp, pool, pickleball courts, etc. $1,400+fees. 443-278-3993

OFFICE/ WAREHOUSE SPACE West Ocean City MD. Heat/Air, Kitchen, full Bathroom 2 parking spots with extras if needed. Available Sept 1 $1500.00 Call 301-748-1977

Mature single person needed to share 2BD/2.5BA townhome. Fully furnished, washer/dryer, pool. Approx 10min from the Beach. No Pets, good credit, 1st, last, deposit, and lease required. $930 mo + util. Text or leave msg 678-249-5312

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 8-1 Rain or Shine Tools, Fishing, and Household Items.

32615 East Riga Dr. Ocean Way Estates, Ocean View DE 19970. (Off Rt. 26 at Canal Bridge)

❏ Fri Aug 23 Sat Aug 24 & Sun Aug 25, 10-6 Rain/Shine

Bethany Meadows Vacation Home Estate Sale! A lot of beach home decor and custom furniture. Also includes bedroom, living room, and dining room furniture. Housewares, dishes, small appliances, tools, craft supplies, holiday decor, outdoor furniture, bbq, and much more! 38479 Hemlock Drive Frankford DE 19945

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 8-12 Rain or Shine

Swann Estates Annual Community Yard Sale! Entrances at Cygnet & Sea Gull off of Rt. 20. Follow the signs to participating homes.

❏Thurs Sept 5, Fri Sept 6, Sat Sept 7, & Sun Sept 8 12- 6 Rain or Shine

Estate Tag Sale! Furniture, Jewelry, Clothing, Store Fixtures, Cabinets, and Shelving. Too much to mention. Something for Everyone!Everything must go! New items will be brought out daily.

32615 East Riga Dr. Ocean Wôy Estates, Ocean View DE 19970. (Off Rt. 26 at Canal Bridge)

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. If you open one on your birthday, you'll probably nd a card inside

3. Whenever you wink, for a moment, only ___ eye is open

6. What a bird opens to sing a song in the morning

7. An open-faced _____ is a single slice of bread with tasty food on top (You'll need a knife and fork to eat it)

9. This person might ask you to "Say ahhhhhh" so that she can examine your throat

12. The sharp knife that a 9A uses to perform open heart surgery

14. Line time: It's what hungry customers have to do if it's 11:55 a.m., but the sign on the door of the cafe says it doesn't open until noon

16. What a person is after he goes through an entrance

17. Some people unbutton a few of its buttons to look

The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!

(and feel) cool

19. Manners matter: It's polite to cover this whenever you yawn

21. An "exit" sign over a door lets people know how to get ____ of a building

22. A ____ door has a latch so simple that a farm worker can open it

23. When a hippopotamus "yawns," he's not sleepy -he's showing o his ______ to scare his enemies

Parents Down

1. A person who sleeps with one ____ open is either guilty or suspicious

2. Mythological woman whose mysterious box released a world of surprises (or smartphone owner's endless music source)

4. Open all night: Abbr. for "The City that Never Sleeps"

5. Number of 1A involved in a blink

6. Good read: A person whose motivations are easy to read is said to be an open ____

7. Pair you might see if you open the smallest dresser drawer

8. Warm reception: Greet a friend with open arms

9. Professional whose opening line is "Open wide"

10. An open-ended _____ is no yes/no proposition

11. A convertible is a ____ with a top that you can open in the summertime

13. An open-and-shut ____ is simply a detective's dream

15. Reptile known to periodically close himself o from the world

18. Brilliant thoughts that spring from an open mindwhich snagged three Grammys in 2011: The _____Persisted"

20. If you open the door of a tool shed, you might nd one inside

NEWPRICE OPENHOUSE FRI,8/233-5

316 BAYWINDS CT, DAGSBORO WATERFRONT

Just Reduced- Premier Waterfront home on 1.05 acres with panoramic views of wetlands and the Indian River Bay in a Marina community- Seawinds. Stunning 3,099 sq ft open concept Coastal home with rst oor living with numerous upgrades and custom nishes. Amazing waterfront retreat with community pier. Deeded Boat slip #9 in the Gated Community Marina (Slip including Boat lift) is available for $30,000. Marina is only a 20 min boat ride to Inlet. Asking $784,900 (DESU2065310)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

33077 OLD HICKORY RD, LAUREL

Finally, an affordable oasis! Charming property features 0.75 acres of land surrounded by serene farms, offering peace, quiet, and picturesque views. 3 spacious BRs and 2 modern BA, providing ample space for family and guests. With its tranquil setting and beautiful scenery, this property is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while still enjoying the comforts of a well-kept home. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of this serene countryside!

$389,900 (DESU2063954) Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

OCEANFRONT

403 N. EDGEWATER HOUSE, BETHANY BEACH

Exciting 2 BR Oceanfront Condominium in the most sought after Building in Sea Colony. Offering gorgeous eastern Sunrise exposure of the Atlantic Ocean. Beautifully appointed 2 BR, 2 bath Condo has renovated kitchen & new ooring. This building has direct access to the Oceanfront promenade. Sea Colony has 13 Pools, 36 Tennis Courts, 24/7/365 hour security. $1,350,000 (DESU2057138)

Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831 janesellsde@gmail.com

38875 MADISON AVE #2, SELBYVILLE FENWICK LANDING #2

Come for the bayfront, wetland & nature views & stay for them & these goodies: a remodeled kitchen, corner replace w/ stone & shiplap & luxury vinyl plank ooring, 3 balconies, large deck, fully furnished & has a dock. $710,000 (DESU2066414) Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

(DESU2057550) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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)

OPENHOUSE

SUN,8/2511-1

26252 PEEKYTOE WAY, MILLVILLE

Just Listed-Beautiful 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath coastal rst oor living home located on a premium corner lot with an Open Concept oor plan in the amazing and amenity rich community Millville By The Sea. Meticulously kept home - hardwood ooring, replace,custom woodwork and built-ins, white kitchen, 2 car garage, loft, outdoor shower, incredible sunroom overlooking private backyard with pavers, Retractable awning, gorgeous gardens and landscaping.

Asking $569,000 (DESU2067392)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

34728 BARNEY LANE

Where beach and nature meet! Brand new construction by local reputable builder, this 3 BR/2 bath gem is located just off the beaten path and only a short 3 miles to Bethany Beach! With an inverted concept, primary living is on the second floor to capture the picturesque views of the wildlife and canal. Laundry room, one car garage, and two additional oversized BRs on the first floor. Second floor features open concept kitchen/dining/living and primary suite with balcony. With no HOA rules, this home has excellent daily or weekly vacation rental income potential.

$509,000 (DESU2067738)

Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701