Coastal Point — August 30, 2024

Callsforlong-term solutionafterdunes

breachclosesRoute1

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Withaseconddunesbreachinfivemonthsforcing theclosureofRoute1,bothnorthboundandsouthbound,overnightonAug.18,somelocalofficialsthis weeksaid,“Enoughisenough,”referencingacommon definitionofinsanity.

StateRep.RonaldE.Gray(R-38th),whosedistrict linestopsatthemiddleoftheIndianRiverInlet Bridge,calledoutDNRECofficialsforalapsein shoringuptheduneslasttime,inMarch.

“DNREChasdroppedtheball,”saidGray.“They thoughttheyhaddoneenoughinMarch.WearetryingtogetDNRECtodothisadvanceddredging,and theyneedtobemoreproactive.”

“Ourdelegationistryingtogetameetingcalled withDNRECandDelDOTtogetalong-termplan together.Youcandredgeonthesouthinletandputthe materialsonthenorthsidewiththecranes,too,and theyhavenotdoneitinthepastthreeyears.”

“Wemayhavehadafalsesenseofsecurity,”hesaid of therecentdunesbreach.“Wepipedinsandfrom Massey’sLandingandfelttheydidagreatjoblast spring.TheU.S.ArmyCorpsmustbeinvolvedalong

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Bethanycandidatestospeak tovotersatforumFridaynight

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CandidatesfortheBethanyBeachTownCouncil willoutlinetheirgoalsandanswerquestionsattheannualMeettheCandidatesforumat7p.m.onFriday, Aug.30,atBethanyBeachTownHall.

Doorswillopenat6:30p.m.,andtheevent,moderated byCoastalPointExecutiveEditorDarinMcCann,willbelive-streamedviatheTownwebsiteat www.townofbethanybeach.com.

The2024electionwillbeonSaturday,Sept.7,from noonto6p.m.,atBethanyBeachTownHall.

Fourcandidateswillbeelectedtotheseven-memberpanelandservetwo-yearterms.Candidates,who arenotpaid,areincumbentsMickeyHinman,Ron CalefandRichMcHugh,andnewcomersRobertRush andRussellEvans.

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Candidates

MayorRosemaryHardimaninitially filedforre-electionthenlaterwithdrew.

Thecouncil’sreorganizationalmeetingwillbeat10a.m.onMonday,Sept. 16.

Hinman,66,andthefatherofthree, isafull-timeBethanyBeachresident whosaidtheTownhasbeen“ledbya lotofgoodleadersovertheyears,andI wanttocontinueinthattradition.”

“Wehavelivedherefull-timenow since2017,andIwanttocontinueto supportthecommunityandtogive back.Wehavebeencomingtothe beachformanyyears.Myin-laws bought ahousedownherealmost40 yearsago.Mymother-in-lawliveshere, aroundcornerfromusinBethanyWest. Sheis90.Thiswasoursummervacationspot,”hesaid.

Hisgoalsasacouncilmaninclude continuingtosupportinitiatives“to keepBethanyafamily-friendly,business-friendlycommunity.”

“Overthepastcoupleofyears,Iam soproudofwhatweaccomplishedasa team.Wecompletedour10-yearcomprehensiveplan.Itwasrequiredbythe State.Wegotalotofthecommunity involved.Itwasagreatlearningprocess. It’sagreatdocument.Alotofpeople don’tknowalotaboutit.Ifyoutakethe summarypagesfromtheeightornine segments,itwillgiveyouagreatfeel

aboutwhatouraimsare.

“WecompletedthepedestrianpathwayonCollinsStreetandKentand Wellington,andthatwasahugeaccomplishment,”Hinmansaid.“Thatwasa bigprojectthat’sbeenlookedatforover 15years,andwewereabletogetit passed andconstructed,anditjustgot completedrecently.Wepushedtolower thespeedlimitonRoute26,loweredit from35to30—justthestretchgoing throughBethany.

Heandhiswife,Karen,haveason, Ben;daughter,Jessie;andtwograndsons;andareexpectinganothergrandchild.

McHughsaidhefiledforreelection becausehebelievesservingontheTown Councilisameaningfulwaytogive backtothecommunity.Aretiredtax lawyerwhohasownedpropertyin BethanyBeach20years,the68-yearold wasappointedtofilltheremainder offormercouncilmanLewKillmer’s termafterKillmerresignedearlierthis year.

“Thisisoneofthebestwaystobe abletogivebacktothecommunity.I thoughtbeingonthecouncilwasabetterwaytodoitthantocontinueonthe landowners’association,”theWilmingtonnativesaid.

Amonghisgoalsisgettingflooding undercontrolbybuildingadam—a projecttownofficialshavetalkedabout foryearsandoneMcHughsaidhe wants toseefinished.

“Beachreplenishmentisveryimportantinthecontextofthings—keeping ourcostatzeroishugelyimportant— buttheoceanreplenishmentisnot causingtheflooding.It’stheSaltPond, theotherbodiesofwater,causingthat. Beingabletocontainthosewhen stormscomewithrisingtidesisimportant.

“Weneeddamstocontrolflooding,” hesaid.“Wearesolow,andwedon’t havelandstripsbuiltuptoblockthat water.Everytimetheytrytobuildland strips,theyjusterode.Itisexpensiveto buildthembackupagain.Peoplewho areexpertssaydammingisagood chunkoftheanswer.Thereareengineeringstudies.Theestimatesareinthe millionsofdollars,”hesaid,addingthat townofficialswillseekgrantmoneyto helpfundtheproject.

McHughhastwodaughters,Maggie PreviteandEmilyHennessey,bothof FallsChurch,Va.,andfourgrandsons, rangingfrom6monthsto8yearsold.

Rush,52andfull-timeresident,isretiredfromfinancialandmanagement rolesinthebiopharmaceuticalfieldand saidhesawrunningforcouncilforthe firsttimeasagoodopportunity.

AcurrentmemberoftheTown’sFinance&BudgetCommittee,Rushsaid hisgoalsaretocontinuestrongfinancial stewardship,havestrongerresident-tobusinessownercommunityengagement

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withourfederaldelegation.[Route]1is anevacuationroute,aroadforourpublicsafetyofficialsandadirectlinkto Beebehospital,andit’salsocriticalto oureconomy.”

Underpressurefromahightideand astorm,thewavesbrokethroughthe dunesonthenorthsideoftheinleton theeveningofAug.18,withwaterand sanddepositsfromthebrokendune

forcingthelaneclosures.DelDOT closedRoute1atFredHudsonRoadin NorthBethanyfortrafficsafetyandto allowworkcrewstoaccessthebreach. Af terinitialclearing,adecisionwas madetoaddrip-rapstonetothedunes toreinforcethem.Withrip-rap,loose stoneisusedtoformafoundationfor abreakwaterorotherstructure.

“Iamgoingtoworkveryhardto comeupwithalong-termsolution.We justcan’thaveaquickfixthistime,”said Gray.“Wecannotdoapatch-and-fix approach.”

“Therearealotofgreatemployeesat DNREC,buttheyhavedroppedthe ballinthelastcoupleofyears,”Gray said. “Youcannotcalladredgingcontractorandexpectthemtocomethe

nextweek.DNREChasbeendragging theirfeet,”onextendingthebeach throughdredging,heasserted.“White’s Creekisanotherexample—ittookus twoyearsandthatshouldhavebeen doneinone.Wehadtoextendittwice,” headdedofpermittingforthecontractorsdoingthework.“It’snotaneasy thingtodo.”

“Wedidabetterjobyearsagothan wehavedonethelastfourorfiveyears. Wearegoingtotrytocomeupwitha solution,”Graysaid,agreeingwithstate Sen.GeraldHocker(R-20th),who wrotealettertoDNREC,askingwhy itsdunesarenotholding.

MikePowell—treasureranda spokespersonfortheSurfriderFoundationforSussexCounty,wholivesin Milton—agreedwiththoseassessments.Hehadpennedwarningletters lastFebruary,expressinghisconcern aboutweatheranderosionevents,and callingontheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersformorehelp.

“Wehavenotroublegetting Surfridervolunteersatthenorth-side beach,becausethereissomuchpassion andinterestinprotectingthatarea,”he saidofthelocationthat’spopularwith localsurfers.“Wedon’thavethemeans tooperateheavyequipment,sowedependontheState,”saidPowell.

“IthappenedinMarch,andthen againlastweek,”hesaidofthebreach.

“Firstofall—thatrocktheyare puttinginconcernsus.Weunderstand protectingtheroadisparamount.But thoserocksareundersized,”saidPowell of therip-rap.“Theerosionhasresulted inalotofthatrockgettingmoved aroundalready.Thiswillonlycontribute tofuturedebrisproblems.Itisalready onthebeachandhasworkeditsway downfromthedune.”

“Itisnotgoingtoholdunlessalot moreisdone,”saidPowell.

“Thedefinitionofinsanityisdoing

thesamethingoverandoveragain,and expectingadifferentresult,”heagreed. “Thereseemstobeseveralagenciesinvolved,withDNREC,DelDOTand theStateParks,andwehaveanissue withwhosebudgetmayberesponsible forthiswork.”

TheCorpsisresponsibleformitigatingtheeffectsoftheirjettiesonthe northbeach,andthejettysystemblocks theflowofsandfromthesouthtothe north,notedPowell.

“Thesandbypasssystemhasnot pumpedhardlyanysandinthelast10 years.Thesandbypassisnotdoingits jobtomitigatetheseshoreimpacts.The northbeachissufferingtremendously,” Powellsaid.“Whatisneededisanew supplementalsystem.”

“Weneedalong-termplan,likethe townbeacheshaveforsandandbeach replenishment,onthenorthbeachto addressthiserosionwithsomeperiodic projects.ThatiswhatisneededatIndianRiverInlet.”

Oldpumptobeupgradedsoon

TheGouldpumpinthesandbypass systemstationismorethan60years old.

The Corps“arereplacingthediesel pumpswithelectriconesnow,”said Powell.“Theyfinallygotridofthatold dieselpumpmotor,andtheseelectric onesmayworkbetter.Thedieselones hadfarmorehoursonthemthanthey werecapableofpumping.”

“Wehearthesenewpumpswillbe operationalbytheendofthewinter.”

Graysaid,though,thattheseshorttermfixesarenotenough.

“Weneedtogetthegovernorinvolved.Thatmainroutecannotbeshut down.Ihavemyfriendscallingme: ‘ Whattheheckisgoingonhere?’”

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary

Hardimansentanoteonthissecond dunesbreach.ShesaidshewasinalignmentwithrecommendationsfromformerDNRECheadCollinO’Mara,who ispresentlyacandidateforgovernor.

“HerearemythoughtsabouttheongoingbreachattheIndianRiverInlet: It’svitallyimportantfortheStateto findapermanentsolutiontotheongoingproblemoffloodingonSR1north oftheInlet,”shewrote.“Inordertodo that, IagreewithformerDNRECSecretaryCollinO’Mara’ssuggestionina recentarticlethat,amongotherthings, ‘…Wemustrebuildourpartnership withtheArmyCorps,andworktogethertoforgeandimplementcomprehensive,long-termsolutionsforcoastal protection.

“‘Somanyrecentsuccessfuljoint projects—fromthenourishmentofour oceanbeachestotherestorationof PrimeHookNationalWildlifeRefuge andMispillionHarbor—areadirect resultofourlong-standingpartnership and thetirelessleadershipof[U.S.]Sen. [Tom]Carper,whoeffectivelyuseshis chairmanshipoftheSenateEnvironment&PublicWorksCommitteeto securehundredsofmillionsofdollars forrestorationprojectsimplementedin partnershipwiththeArmyCorps.’”

“‘Wemustreplicatethesepastsuccessesandpartnerformallywiththe ArmyCorpsonprotectingRoute1and theIndianRiverInletbridgebyestablishinga100-foot-widedunewitha 200-footbeach,’”shequoted.

“Moreover,asSecretaryO’Maraalso proposed:‘Wemustcollaboratewiththe ArmyCorpsonreducingfloodingin theInlandBays,restoringourocean beachestoanevenhigherlevelofprotection,andfinallyrestoringour DelawareBaybeaches(whereSen. Carperhassecuredtensofmillionsfor restorationprojectsthatwillonlyrequirea10percentstatematch).Proac-

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FenwicktodedicatenewPollinatorGarden

ByKerinMagill

StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’snewPollinatorGardenhasbeenblossomingandthriving sincespring,anditwillbeformallydedicatedonSaturday,Aug.31.

Theeventbeginsat4p.m.witha children’sgardenprogrampresentedby theBarefootGardenersclub.At5p.m., therewillbeadedicationceremonyfor thepark,aswellas“Pat’sGarden” namedforformertownmanagerPatri-

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andensurepublicsafety,particularlyfor pedestrians.

Hesaidhebelievesinthefuturethe Townwillhavemoreinteractionwith stateandcountyofficialsconcerning mattersincludingwindfarmsandbeach replenishment.

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

Heandhiswife,Lisa,havethree children,Elizabeth,BobbyandKatherineRush.

CalefcharacterizedBethanyBeach as“oneofthebest-managedtownsin

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TownCouncilMemberSusanBrennan saidattheFriday,Aug.24,town councilmeeting,“Ihavelovedbeinga partofthisparticularproject.Itisa highlightforallthepeoplewalkingon Bunting,wheretheygettoturnaround andtouchthatsign.”

“Therearemanybees,butterflies,insects.Wehavehummingbirds.Wehave birdsinourbirdhouse.It’sbeenareally greatproject,”Brennansaid.

Attendeesatthededicationwillbe

the area,bothfinanciallyandphysically” andsaidhewantsto“continuetosupportthecurrentactionsofcouncil.”He isrunningforasecond,two-yearterm.

“IthastakenstrongeffortstomaintainthepositionoftheTown.Thismust becontinued,throughcouncilefforts andthecontinuingeffortsofourdedicatedtownstaff,fromtownmanager andassistanttownmanagerthrough PublicWorks,financialmanagement, thepolicedepartment,parking,social activities,beachmanagement,etc.Ihave enjoyedmylasttwoyearsonthetown council,includingasvicemayorin2023 and2024,”hesaid.

Calefandhiswife,Carole,havea son,Devin,andtwodaughters,Kiernan GarfinkelandBrynnHunt,andthree

offeredfreepacketsofseedsharvested fromplantsinthegarden.Theymayinc ludeparsley,coneflower,coreopsis, blanketflowerandfalseindigoseeds. Refreshmentswillbeprovided.The eventwillbeheldrainorshine.

“Gardenersworkintherain,”Brennansaid.

ThePollinatorParkislocatedatthe cornerofBuntingAvenueandLewes Street.Parkingwillbeavailableatthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commercelotjustnorthofthegarden.

grandchildren.

Evans,aNewJerseyresident,said councilmembershavemadedecisions heopposes,soheisrunningforafourth time.

“IhavealwaysconsideredBethany Beachtobea‘quietresort,’butthey havebeendoingafewthingsthataren’t keeping itquiet.Recently,theyexpandedparkingformorepeopleto cometotown.Butifthereisn’tenough parking,wheredotheygo?Theywillgo somewhereelse,”the66-year-oldfather ofthreetoldtheCoastalPoint.

“Therearealotofpeoplecoming. I’mpro-business,butthereisalimitto whatyoucandoinatown.It’sniceto makeitasfriendlyaspossible,butyou don’thavetokeepexpanding.…There

Inrelatednews,MayorNatalie Magdeburgerannouncedatthecouncil meetingthattherearetwolotswhose ownerswouldliketodonatethemto theTown“withrestrictionsthatthereis nodevelopment”onthem.“Butwecan dopathwaysandapark,”onthelots, Magdeburgersaid.

“So,staytunedforanewopportunity coming,perhaps,theEnvironmental Committee’sway,ifyouwantit,”she said,turningtoBrennan.

areshuttlebusesthatcomein.Thereare alotofthemthatcomeineveryday fromothertowns,sohavesomecontrols.

“Bethanyhasnotgrownthatmuch,” saidEvans,whoownsPrintTech,a printingcompanyinSpringfield,N.J. “It’severythingaroundBethanythatis growing.Bethanyisalmostfilledout. It’salmost90percent.”

Hesaidhedoesn’tlikethelargesign atthetown’spark.

“TheTownputinthishugewalland thatsign,likeagovernmentsign,atthe cornerofRoute1andGarfieldParkway,”saidEvans,whowasunsuccessful when heranforcouncilpreviously.

Evansandhiswife,Lynn,havethree children,Cliff,JennyandMeghan Evans,anda1-year-oldgrandson.

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Hockersaysbreachdidnotneedtohappen

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

StateSen.GeraldHocker(R-20th) expandedthisweekonhisrecentletterto DNRECofficials,suggestingthatlast week’sbreachofthedunelinejustnorth oftheIndianRiverInletBridgedidnot needtohappensosoonaftertheshoring upbythestateagency.

“Ihavebeenharpingonthisissuewith SecretaryShawnGarvinforyears,”said Hocker.“Eventhenorth-sidedredgecrew calledmeandwasupsetbecausetheir equipment”—includinganantiquated Gouldsandpump—“isinterribleshape. Wegotthempumpingsand,butthey havenotbeenabletodothisworkproperlyforthepastfiveyears.”

Akeyissueisthatthe60-year-old GouldpumpintheSandPumpingBypassStationsouthoftheIndianRiver— whichisintendedtotransportupto 100,000poundsofsandeveryyeartothe north-sidedunes—hasbeenbrokenand unabletoprovidedunecover.

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tivelyinvestingincoastalrestoration andnaturaldefensesisanabsoluteimperative.’”

AnneSakalayisaTowersShoresresidentwhohasjustcompletedsomeupgradestoherhomeneartheIndian RiverInletBridge.

“WehaddinnerguestsonAug.18 comefromRehobothwhohaddecided totakeanUbertoourTowerShores neighborhood.Wefiguredouttherewas abreach,becausetheycouldnotgo homethateveninguptheCoastal Highway,thattheonlywayhomewas goingaround.Itwaslikea$90fare,” Sakalaysaid.

“Thepumpisbrokenthatnormally wouldbringsandfromthesouthinletto thenorthinlet,”saidJanaJohnstonofthe DelawareSurfriderFoundation.“It’sbeen brokenmanytimes,anditisanold-fashioned[gasolinepowered]modelthatuses oiltopump.”

“IamafraidtheSecretaryofDNREC doesnotknowthenatureoftheinletand theshoals,nordoesheunderstandthenatureofhowtheoceanworks,”asserted Hocker.“Wehavelostsome300feetof beachtherefromdunetoocean,Ibelieve. Youcannotholdtheoceanbackwithdirt orsand.Ourdredgecrewworkshard,”at thislosingeffort,hesaid.

“Ifwearenotcareful,wecouldlose Route1,”warnedthestatesenator.“We couldlosetheapproachtothatIndian RiverInletBridge.Andwecannotletit breakawayanywhereelsealongthishighway.Weneedanemergencyescaperoute. Weneedtoabletotakeourelderlyto hospitals.”

“IfwecannotuseRoute1inahurricane,”saidHocker,“wecouldloselives.”

“Myreactionisthatthisduneneeds tobefixedpermanently.Ihavebeenfollowingthisstory,anditdoesnotseem likeanyoneisconnectingthedots.They wanttododirectionaldrillingforU.S. Windjustsouthofthebridge.What impactwillthathaveonourdunes?”she saidoftheproposedlandingofpower cablesfromtheplannedoffshorewind farm.

“Arewesettingourselvesupforanotherbreachpoint?Areweunderestimatingthepowerofthatcurrentinthe inlet underthatbridge?Anditisvery powerful,”saidSakalay.“Wewouldlike toknowinourcommunityifanyoneis payingattention.Allofthesethings don’texistinisolation.Thisisanareaof extremelystrongcurrent.Whyarethe

Healsosaidthatduringtheresulting closureofthenorthboundlanesofRoute 1,DelDOTshouldhavebeeninstructed topermittwo-waytrafficonthesouthboundlanesoftheroad.

“Weallknewthatlastdunerestoration wasnotgoingtolast,”saidHocker.“The poweroftheoceanistoogreat—wehave gottouserockandcement,andwehave gottoextendourbeach,”northofthe bridge.“Weneedtomakeourbeach wider.”

Hockeralsoexpressedconcernabout impactsonDelawaretourismduringthe heightofthesummerseason.Whileadvocatingforhardeningthenorth-side dunes,heagreeditwas“importanttokeep theareaopenandfree”aspartofthenaturallookofthesurfingandsurf-fishing beach.

“Butsandjustwon’tholdit.Weare justwastingtaxpayermoney,”saidHocker.

“Let’sdoitrightthistime,”headded. “WemustgettheArmyCorpsofEngineersmoreinvolved.”

However,thestatesenatornotedthat

stateandfederalagenciessosiloed?”

“Weshouldhaveafix,”shesaid. “Andweshouldbecautiousaboutany drillinganywhereneartheIndianRiver Inlet.Weshouldnotlookatthese thingsinisolationortheoretically.We

theArmyCorpshadhelpeddesignthe IndianRiverInletandsaiditwaspoorly designedinthefirstplacefornaturalsand deposition.Theuseofanancientpumpto pushsandfromthesouthbeachdunesto thenorthsideofthebridgedunesisan inefficientsystem.

“ShawnGarvinneedsotherpeopleto helphim.Heneedstolistentoothers,” saidHocker.

Sandpumpingisacoastalprotection methodwheresandisdredgedfromone locationandpumpedontoerodedbeaches torestorethem.Itincludesdredging, transportingthedredgedsandbypipeline, directlypumpingordepositionthrough hosesandthenshapingthepumpedsand, gradingittomatchthenaturalcontours ofthebeach.Itisintendedtoenhance coastalprotection.

Asdesigned,asandbypasspumpsystemwouldregularlyshiftthesandthat wouldnaturallyhavemovedfromthe south-sidebeachtothenorth-sidebeach ifthatmovementwasnotdisruptedby thepresenceoftheinletitself.

haveseennopreparingforanyemergencycontingencies.”

“Abreachonthehighwaycouldpreventsomebodyfromgettingtomedical care,”saidSakalay.“Whatelseisloomingonthehorizon?”shewondered.

Road-safetyconcernsescalatedafteraccident

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThefounderoftheCoalitionfora SaferNorthBethanywouldliketosee DelDOTofficialsexpediteplansto improveroadwaysafetynorthof BethanyBeachaftera14-year-oldboy wasstruckbyacarwhileridingabicycleonCoastalHighway.

“Everyonewholiveshereknowsthe riskismassive.The[FreshPond] Trailheadforthatstateparkisn’teven marked.Itisknownasoneofthebest bikeroutesinSussexCounty,butthe 55-mphspeedlimitiscrazy.Asfaras improvements,we’llgetthere,butit’s movingataglacialpace.Wearetrying tosay,‘Let’sgo,’”CSNB’sSethHamed toldtheCoastalPoint.

TheBethanyBeachteenwashitat 4:45p.m.onFriday,Aug.23,afterthe bicyclehewasridingwasstruckbya Salisbury,Md.,driverheadingsouth onRoute1justnorthofFredHudson Road.

DelawareStatePoliceOfficer LewisBriggstoldtheCoastalPoint thatthebicycle“crossednorthbound travellanesfromtheOceanVillage developmentontheeastsideofthe roadway.Thebicyclistenteredthemedianbetweenthenorthboundand southboundlanesandfailedtoyieldto southboundtraffic,causingtheFord Explorertocrashintohim.”

Thevictim,whosenamewasnot released,wasairliftedtothehospital forwhatappearedtobeseriousinjuries,Briggssaid.Theroadwasshut

downforapproximatelyonehour.

Earlythisweek,Charles“C.R.” McLeod,directorofcommunityrelationsforDelDOT,toldtheCoastal Point,“Thedepartmentplanstobegin installationofthenewrectangular rapidflashbeaconsattheNorthFresh PondTrailheadlocationbeginningin September,andtwootherlocationsare stillscheduledfornextspring.”

Hesaidnonewmeetingswere scheduledtodiscussexpeditinghighwayupgradesduetotheaccident.

Hamedsaidthecoalitionwas formedfiveyearsagoandsincethen, “Therehavebeenmultipleaccidents, includingagentlemankilledinOctoberlastyear.”

“Everythinghasbeentalkedabout, proposed,andthenitisdelayed.

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Everythingwassupposedtohappen lastsummer,andthenitwasdelayed becausetheycouldn’tgetmaterials.… Theproblemiswehavetogetmoving here,becausethisstuffishappening. Therearealotofnear-missesthatare neverreported.”

“DelDOThascollectedallthedata, countedthepeoplecrossingthehighway.Theycountedthecars.They countedtheincidents.Theydeterminedwheretoputthetraffic-calmingdevices.Theyhavetopostthe speedlimitandmaketheroadlook muchlesslikeahighway.Allthedata issayingyouneedtochangethenatureofthehighway,”Hamedsaid, addingthathewantstoseethe55mphspeedlimitloweredto35mph.

“Bikersusetheroadaton.Iuseit threedaysaweek,butcasualpeople, vacationers,useitonceortwiceayear. Theydon’tunderstandtherulesofthe road,”hesaid.

InMay,questionsabouthowDelDOTcanimprovepedestrianandcyclistsafetyinNorthBethanywere answeredduringaCoalitionfora SaferNorthBethanyonlinepresentation.

Residents’andpropertyowners’ concernswereaddressedbyDelDOT representatives,whosaidDelDOT willinstallthreenewpedestriancrossingswithrapidrectangularflashing beaconsonRoute1.Flashingbeacons couldbeupbylatesummer,although thatcouldbedelayedbyhighsummer traffic.

Possiblealternativesinclude“traffic calming,mediancrossoverclosuresor consolidations,shared-usepaths,protectedbikelanes,dedicatedright-turn lanes,sidewalksandcrossingimprovements.”

Respondingtoasubmittedrequest aboutimmediatelyloweringthespeed limit,officialssaidthefirststepwas goingtobegatheringpublicfeedback; then,oncepubliccommentshadbeen submitted,“Wewilldeterminethe pathforward.”

Noimprovementswereplanned farthernorth,nearertotheIndian RiverInletBridge,andwouldn’tbe unlessthatbridgewasrefurbishedor rebuilt,theysaid.Ifthatoccurred, DelDOTofficialswouldrecommend wideningthebridgeandaddingaconnectedbikefacilitytoRoute1,butbecausetheareahastidalwetlands,there arefederalregulationspreventingimprovementsunlessthebridgewas widened,theysaid.

Replyingtoaconcernaboutbetter policeenforcementnorthofBethany Beach,DelDOTofficialssaidthe DelawareStatePolicepatrolthatarea andDelDOTofficialsinteractwith themroutinely.Questionsabout checkpointsalongRoute1werereferredtotheDelawareStatePolice.

Schooldistrictwelcomes98newteachers

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith CheerleadersandbandmemberswelcomedbackstafftotheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict,suchasLordBaltimore PrincipalPamWebb(lowerleft).

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Itwasalarge-cup-of-coffeedayfor 98newteachersandallreturningteacherstotheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict onTuesday,Aug.27,withsplitshiftsof welcome-backteacherappreciationdays atbothhighschoolstocelebratethereturnofeducatorsinthesouthernand northernpartsoftheIRSD.

“Wearesuchalargeschooldistrict bygeographythatweneededtosplit ourralliesintwo,withIndianRiver High SchoolinthemorningandSussex CentralHighSchoolhostingateacher appreciationintheafternoon,”saidSuperintendentJayOwens.

MarisaHockman,anELAliteracy coachatthedistrict’scurriculumoffice, added,“Thisiseverybody,andwewant towelcomebackallourteachersand showourappreciation.It’safundayto reacquaintwitheveryonetogetherin ourtwobiggyms.”

“Thisisourannualkick-offevent,” saidOwens.“Thelastcoupleyears,we wantedtocreateapep-rallyfeel,sowe bringinourbands,webringinour cheerleadersandthestaffweartheirTshirts.Wecelebratelastyear’sachievementsandlookforwardtothisschool year.”

“Peopleareexcited.Itisagreat event,”hesaidaswhistlesstartedblowingannouncingthearrivalofPhillipC. Showell,LordBaltimoreElementary School,JohnM.ClaytonElementary School,SelbyvilleMiddleSchooland manyothersinthesouthernpartofthe largeschooldistrict.

“Webrought98newstaffonboardat ourorientationlastweek,”saidOwens. “Wewereabletogetthemsetinthe rightdirectionwithsomeworkshops. Ofcourse,ourreturningteachersareall back,sowearereadytogo.”

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Licenseapplicationsformarijuana retailstores,andtesting,manufacturing andcultivationfacilities,willbeacceptedbytheDelawarestateOfficeof theMarijuanaCommissioneruntil Sept.30forthe125licensesavailable.

Eligibleapplicationswillbeentered intoalotteryoverseenbyMarijuana CommissionRobertCoupe,withthe lotteryscheduledforlateOctober.LicenseswillbeissuedbeginninginNovember,KeilaMontalvo,community relationsofficerfortheOfficeofthe MarijuanaCommissioner,toldthe CoastalPointthisweek.

LikemanysmalltownsinSussex County,OceanView—alongwith MillvilleandMillsboro—havebanned

businessesinvolvedinthemanufacturing,testingandsaleofmarijuanainside townlimits,butiflicensesareapproved there,itcouldbesoldormanufactured inunincorporatedareasofSussex County.

OneofthoseareasiswhatOcean ViewPoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin called“alittlesliverofland”between thetownlimitsofOceanViewand Millville,whereacoffeeshopandother retailestablishmentsarelocated.

Thatlandisacrossthestreetfrom LordBaltimoreElementarySchool.

Therehavenotbeenanyapplications toopenashopinthatarea,and McLaughlinsaidhedoesn’twanttosee onethere.Anearbysmokeshopisin Millvilletownlimits,hesaid,andit doesnotsellmarijuanaproducts.

“Wecertainlydon’tneedthat.With

allthechallengesthatourchildrenhave tofacenowadays,normalizingdruguse andputtingaretailmarijuanadrugshop acrossfromtheelementaryschool,due totheproximityoftheelementary school,wouldbeaninappropriatelocation,”McLaughlinsaidthisweek.

“Thatlittlesectionoflandright thereisoutsidethecorporatelimitsof OceanView,butitispartofthegreater OceanViewcommunity,andourtown councilhasdecidedthattypeofestablishmentisnotsomethingthatwillfit in wellwithourcommunity.Itwould notgooverwellwiththefolksherein OceanView,”hesaid.

McLaughlinsaidheisopposedto theuseofmarijuanainanyformand thatheisconvinceditisagatewaydrug, leadingtotheuseof,andpossibleaddictionto,strongerdrugs.

“Itisabsolutelyagatewaydrug. Marijuana—ediblestoo—aresoldas medicinal.Ithinkthatwasafarceto getpublicsympathy,”heasserted. “Thereistestimony.Therearepeople whowereinthelaststagesoftheirlife, andtheyhadterminalcancer,andthey toldlegislatorsiftheydidn’tlegalize thisthatwewouldbedenyingthis wonderfulpain-killingdrugtothese terminallyillpeople.

“Theypullonpeople’sheartstrings.I thinkanybodyouttherewouldsay,‘If theyareterminal,ifsomebodyisterminalandinthatmuchpain,Idon’tcare whatitis.Letthemhaveit.’Butifyou lookatalotoftheseedibles,theconcentrationisjustsostrong.Ithinkit’s just dangerous.Thatismypersonaltake onit.It’sdangerous.

“Peoplesaythereisnoproofit’sa gatewaydrug.AllthepeopleIhave dealtwithwhohaveendedupusing heavydrugs,likeheroin,thereisnotone ofthemIevermetwhosaid,‘Inever usedmarijuanafirst,’”McLaughlinsaid.

Ofthe125applicationsthatwillbe issuedbytheState,30willbeforretail stores,60forcultivationfacilities,30for manufacturingbusinessesandfivefor testingfacilities.

In SussexCounty,fivelicenseswill beforopenretailers;sevenwillbefor opencultivation;threeforsocialequity cultivation,meaningalicenseforthose whohavebeenimpactedbyamarijuana chargeinDelaware,becauseusingmarijuanaisnowlegalinthestate;sevenfor micro-cultivationofsmallerbusinesses with10orfeweremployees;threefor openmanufacturer,meaningmanufacturingoutdoors;threeforsocialequity manufacturing;threeformicro-manufacturing;fiveforsocialequityretailers; oneforopentestinglab;oneforsocial equitytestingandthreeforsocialequity microcultivation,accordingtoinformationMontalvoprovidedtotheCoastal Point.

Toapplyforalicense,visit www.OMC.delaware.gov.

Applicantsarerequiredtogetcounty approvalpriortosubmittingstateapplications.

Applicationsmustincludeacomprehensivebusinessplan;safetyplan;operationaltrainingandstaffingplans;and regulatoryhistoryandaplan“detailing effortstominimizeenvironmentalimpactandresourceuse,suchaswater conservation,organiccultivationmethods,andothersustainablebusiness practices.”

AtpublicquarterlyOversightCommitteemeetings,informationabout whattheOfficeoftheMarijuanaCommissionerdoesisshared.Thenext meetingisplannedfor2p.m.on Wednesday,Sept.4,andwillbe livestreamed.Visit

www.OMC.delaware.govformoreinformation.

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WhileDelawareisstillworkingitswaythroughestablishing legalrecreationalmarijuana,thereisstilloneelementtoallofthis thatisnaggingatus—impaireddriversontheroad.

Yes,weknow.Peoplehavebeensmoking,eating,vapingorbasicallyabsorbingmarijuanaintotheirsystemsforalongtime,andit’s notexactlyanundergroundworldanymore.Wegetit.Peopleuse marijuana.Theyusedmarijuanainyearsgoneby,andtheywilluse marijuanainyearstocome,whetheritwaslegalizedornot.So,yes, werealizethattherehavebeenpeopleonourroadsundertheinfluenceofcannabisforalongtime.

Butthereareafewdifferenceshere.Forstarters,itisprobably safetoassumethatthelegalizationofcannabiswillputitinmore people’shands.Therearealotofpeoplewhodon’tdothingsbecauseofthelegality,andthechangingofmarijuana’sstatuswill mostlikelyresultinmorepeopleusingit,whichmeansthepotentialformoreimpaireddriversontheroad.

And,second,we’vebeenstrugglingwithhowlawenforcement willbeabletoenforceordetectmarijuanausagebydriversonour roads.Todate,thereisno“breathalyzer”availablethatcandetect marijuana,orthelevelofmarijuanainsomeone’ssystematthe time.

“Thereisemergingtechnology,butIdon’tknowthatthereis anythingthatisinwidespreadusebypolicedepartmentsyet,”said OceanViewPoliceChiefKenMcLaughlin.Hisdepartmenthas sentOfficerJustinHopkins,whoworkswithpolicedogs,fortrainingindetectingthedrug.Itiscomplicatedtraining,explained McLaughlin,andincludesmorethan80hoursofclassroominstructionand100hoursoffieldcertificationtraining.Noteverydepartmentcandothat,andtherearestilllimitationswithdetecting howmuchcannabisisinanindividual’ssystem,andhowlongit’s beenthere.

Thereisstillsomeworktodoonthis.Importantwork.

Farewell?Morelike,we’llseeyounextweek

TherewasatimewhenLaborDaynotonlymarkedtheunofficial endofthesummerseasonaroundhere—itkindofsignifiedthatthe beachtownswereclosedforbusinessuntilMemorialDay. Itisnolongerthattime.

Whiletheever-popularBethanyBeachJazzFuneralonMonday willceremonially“puttorest”Summer2024,italsoservesasalmosta trampolinetobounceusintothenextseason.Somecallit“autumn.” Otherscallit“fall.”And,overrecentyears, manyofusaroundherejustcallitthe“secondseason.”

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Nolongerdothesidewalksgetrolledup, thetrafficlightsgodarkandthebusiness ownershitPuertoRicoassoonasLaborDay passes.Thisisthetimeofyearwhenthe roadsgetabitquieterduringtheweek,and thentheweekendtrafficlookslikesomethingoutofthemiddleofJuly.Whatusedtobereferredtoas“Locals’ Summer”isnow“TheSeasonofEvents,”andthatfirstweekendafter LaborDayiscertainlyevidenceofthat.

Readyformore?Fromtheverysameweekendwe’vebeentalking abouthere?The46thannualNanticokeIndianPowwowwillalsobe heldnextweekend,spanningbothSaturdayandSunday,Sept.7-8. HudsonFieldsinMiltonwillhostthetwo-daycelebrationfrom10 a.m.to7p.m.daily.Therewillbetraditionaldances,food,arts,crafts andjewelry.ThisyearwillfeatureCreeIndianAngelaMiracleFladue, ofCanada,whowillperformindigenouship-hop.Shehasperformed atboththeKennedyCenterandthePentagon,saidNanticokeChiefAveryJohnson, whohasanunquestionedpassionforthe event.

“It’salwaysfun,right?”askedJohnson. “It’sallaboutbringingthepublicuptospeed aboutNanticokeIndians.Ihopeeveryyear bringssomethingalittledifferentandalittle moreinterestingtothepublic.”

Youcanclearlyseethatthingsjustdon’tshrivelupanddiefollowingLaborDay,right?No?Letmegiveyouanother.

ConsiderthatBethanyBeach’sfirstweekendfollowingLaborDay willnotonlyfeatureatowncouncilelection,whichwillnodoubt drawsomesecond-homeownerswhowishtocasttheirballots,but alsotheever-popularBoardwalkArtsFestival,presentedbythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce.Ifyou’veneverspent asunnydaywalkingupanddowntheboardwalkandenjoyingsome ofthefinestartistsandcraftersintheregion,well...do.Justdo.It’s awesome.

Lookingformore?Thatisnotaproblem.Theentirecommunity willbegincelebratingsomeofournation’sheroes,andtheirheroicand dedicatedfamilies,duringOperationSEAstheDay’sWarriorBeach Week,whichwillstarttheverydayafterLaborDay,onTuesday,Sept. 3.Aremarkablegroupofvolunteers,somegeneroushomeownersand awholelotofcommunityparticipationwillcombinetogivethese familiesamemorableweekatthebeach,andallowtherestofusthe opportunitytothankthemfortheirmanysacrifices.

Oneofthehighlightsoftheweekwillbeaparademotorcade, scheduledtostartatabout4:30p.m.atSeaColony,endingatBayside. Communitymemberslinethestreets,wavingflags,holdingsignsand basicallyofferinggratitude.Itisthekindofeventthatmakesaperson proudofboththeircommunityandtheirnation,anddon’tweallneed alittlemoreofthatinourlivesrightaboutnow?

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopenStateParkishostingits16thAnnualChocolateTastingFestivalonSaturday,Sept.7,from1to4p.m. Therewillbe...

Therewillbechocolate.Afestivalofchocolate.Doyouneedmore thanthat?Doesanybodyneedmorethanthat?

Thisisnotaone-shotdeal,either.Followingontheheelsofthat firstpost-LaborDayweekendwillbeaseriesoffallfestivalsaround thearea,andthat’sbeforewegetintotheHalloweeneventsaround thecommunity,suchasWhimsicalWoods,Wags,Witches&Warlocks,andabevyoftrunk-or-treateventsinvariouschurchandbusinessparkinglotsthroughoutourcoastaloasis.

Yes,thesummerseasonbringsourcommunitytolife.Welovethe visitorstoourshopsandrestaurants,thestudentswhocomefrom placesaroundtheglobetoworkhereandhaveanexperiencetheywill cherishforever,andallthatsunandsurfprovide.Ours’isacommunity centeredaroundtheoutdoorsandallthatentails,andsummerbrings outtheverybestofourenvironment.

Butlet’shearitforthat“secondseason”—theonethatgetsalot ofthelocalsoutoftheirsummerhibernations,givesnewlifetoour businessesbyextendingourbusyweekendsandblessesuswiththose crispmorningsandeveningsthatbringsoursoulstolife. GoodbyeSummer2024—youwereawelcomedguest.Now moveover.

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Gordonendorses incumbents,Rush

Editor:

OnSept.7,BethanyBeachwillhold itsannualmunicipalelectionformembersofthetowncouncil.Istronglyencourageyoutovoteforthethree incumbents,RonCalef,MickeyHinmanandRichMcHugh,andforBob Rush.

RonCalefiscompletinghisfirst termasamemberofthecouncil.He chairstheStormwater&FloodCommitteeandisontheFourthofJulyParadeCommittee.Thispastyear,he servedasvice-mayor.Inadditionto beingpartofthetowncouncil,Ronis an activememberofourcommunity, participatingasavaluedvolunteerfor SouthCoastalVillageVolunteersand forOperationSEAstheDay.

MickeyHinmanisalsocompleting hisfirsttermontowncouncil.Hechairs theBicycle&PedestrianSafetyCommittee.Inthatcapacity,hewasanimportantfactorinreducingthespeed limitonRoute26inBethanyto30 milesperhourandinachievingthe completionofthepedestrianandbicyclepathonCollinsStreet. RichMcHughwasappointedtothe towncounciltotaketheplaceofretiringlongtimemember LewKillmer.Priorto that,hewasamember oftheBethanyBeach BoardofAdjustments andactivewiththe BethanyBeach LandownersAssociation.

BobRush,arecent retireeandafull-time BethanyBeachresident,servesonthe Budget&Finance Committee.Hisimpressivecorporatefinancialbackground makeshimavaluable memberofthatgroup. Heandhisfamilylive eastofRoute1,making himaninvested spokesmanandrepresentativeforthatpart oftheBethanyBeach population. Thesecandidates arecommittedtocontributingtothegoverningofourTownin apositive,constructive manner.Thethreeincumbentshavealready demonstratedtheir abilitytoworktogetherasrespectful colleaguesforthebettermentofBethany Beach.BobRushwill beafineadditionto

thegroup,bringingimportantprofessionalexperienceandadesiretoenhance hiscontributionstotheTown. PleasevoteforRonCalef,Mickey Hinman,RichMcHughandBobRush sothattheycanworktogetherproductivelytokeepBethanyBeachoperating inasoundandeffectivemannerforresidentsandpropertyownersalike.

JackGordon BethanyBeach Keilofferspicksfor Bethanycouncil

Editor:

Iamwritingtoexpressmysupport forincumbentsRonCalef,Mickey HinmanandRichMcHugh,aswellas newcandidateBobRush,intheupcomingBethanyBeachTownCouncil election.

RonCalef,MickeyHinmanand RichMcHugharededicatedandactive membersoftheBethanyBeachTown Council.Theyeachchaircommittees thatdoimportantworkonbehalfofthe propertyownersofBethanyBeach. Theirtangibleexperienceinworking withtheTownandtheirdedicationto theissuesmostimportanttoitsresidentsandbusinessownersarethereasonsIendorsetheirre-election.

IhavebeenimpressedwithBob RushduringhistenureontheBudget & FinanceCommittee.Bobcomespreparedtoallmeetingswithdetailed notesandthoughtfulquestions.Iam confidentthatBobwillbringthatsame determinationandpreparednessinrepresentingallpropertyowners,including hisneighborseastofRoute1.

Thesefourcandidatescaredeeply aboutBethanyBeachandwillcontinue theirworktokeepourtownthequiet, family-friendlyresortwealllove.Please joinmeinvotingforRonCalef,Mickey Hinman,RichMcHughandBobRush onSaturday,Sept.7.

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FenwicktojoinOceanCity infightagainstwindfarms

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ContinuingitsfightagainstproposedwindfarmsoffFenwickIsland’s coastline,theFenwickIslandTown CouncilhasvotedtojoinwithOcean City,Md.officialstotrytostopthem throughlegalaction.

TheFenwickIslandTownCouncil votedunanimouslyonFriday,Aug.23, toretainMarzullaLawLLCofWashington,D.C.,“torepresenttheMayor andTownCouncilofFenwickIsland asplaintiffsinlegalaction(s)tovacate andsetasidefederalgovernment’s (variousagencies)approvalofthe MarylandOffshoreWindProject,”as

writteninthemeetingagenda.

Aftermakingthemotiontohire Marzulla,MayorNatalieMagdeburger beganalengthyPowerPointpresentationinwhichsheexplainedthereasonsthecouncilshoulddoso.

ShesaidtwoleaseareaswouldpotentiallyaffectFenwickIsland:Skipjack,whichiscurrentlyonhold,and U.S.Wind.Thefederalagencyoverseeingtheleaseareas,theBureauof OceanEnergyManagement(BOEM) releasedanenvironmentalimpact statementonAug.2detailingpotentialimpactsfromtheproposedoffshorewindturbines,whichcould standmorethan900feettall,Magdeburgersaid.

U.S.Wind’sconstructionplanscall for114offshoreturbinesandupto fouronshoresubstations,withcabling comingashoreat3Rsbeachin DelawareSeashoreStateParknorthof BethanyBeach.Thewesternedgeof thatleaseareaisabout10milesoffthe Marylandcoast.

ThatcablingwouldultimatelyconnecttoasubstationnearMillsboro. U.S.Windhasrequestedapprovalfor thatsubstationfromtheSussex CountyCouncil,andtheissueiscurrentlypendingcouncilaction.

Magdeburger’spresentationalsoincludedhersummaryofarecentcontroversyinvolvingcoastaltowns’ arrangementswithU.S.Windtoreceive“communitybenefitspackages” amountingto$10millionpertown over10years,inreturnfortownofficialsagreeingnottospeakagainstthe company’swindfarmprojects,she said.

FenwickIsland’srefusaltoparticipateinsuchanagreementcausedarift betweenitsleadershipandthatof neighboringtowns,andultimatelyresultedinaFreedomofInformation Act(FOIA)complaintbeinglodged againsttheAssociationofCoastal Towns(ACT),whichhadheldthatit wasnotsubjecttoFOIA.The DelawareDepartmentofJusticesubsequentlyfoundthatACTissubjectto FOIA.

Shealsoincludedsummariesofa recentturbinebladebreakageata windfarmprojectbeingconstructed offNantucket,Mass.,andnoisecomplaintsfromVirginiaBeach,Va.,residentsduringturbineconstructionoff thecoastthere.Inaddition,Magdeburger’sreportincludedhighlights fromBOEM’srecentreportonpotentialenvironmentalimpacts.

Thoseimpactsrangedfrom“minor” to“major”andincludepotentialadverseimpactstoavarietyofmarine

species,bothrelatedtoconstruction noiseandtheimpactoftheturbines themselves.

Magdeburgersaidthat,whileshe supportsalternativeenergysources, “thisisnotgreen,thisisnotclean— thisisgoingtochangethewaywelive.”

CouncilSecretaryJacqueline NapolitanothankedMagdeburger“for standingupforourtown”anddecried whatshecalled“thesecrecy”indealingsbetweenU.S.Windandcoastal towns.“Wehavetoprotectour oceans,”shesaid.

“Mydesireisnottothrowstones, buttoshowlight,”Magdeburgersaid.

TownCouncilTreasurerWilliam Rymer,duringtheroll-callvote,said, “Iaminfavorofthis,forabunchof differentreasons,tosupportourcommunity.Asafinanceguy,I’malsoin favoroftheideathatOceanCityis takingtheleadonpaying”forthelegal representation.

Magdeburgersaidtherewillbeno costtoFenwickIslandtojoinOcean City’slegalmaneuversontheissue.

CouncilMemberJaniceBortner saidshesupportstheTown’soppositiontothewindfarmsforanotherreason:potentialimpactoncommercial fisheries.

“Thisisjustthebeginning,” Magdeburgersaid,ofdiscussions aboutthepotentialimpactsofwind farmsonwildlifeandthecoastalcommunities.

SusanBrennan,newtothecouncil butamemberofFenwickIsland’sEnvironmentalCommitteeforfiveyears, thankedMagdeburgerforher“comprehensive”presentation.

“Wehavebeenfollowingthis issue,”Brennansaid,addingthatshe wasspeakingforherselfandcommitteechairColleenWilsonbysaying, “Weareincompleteagreementwith movingforward”withlegalaction.

CouncilMembersRichardBenn andKurtZanelottiagreed,aswell. Bennsaidhewas“outragedbyACT’s decisiontonotbepubliconthis.” ZanelotticommendedOceanCity MayorRickMeehanforpursuinglegal actionagainstU.S.Wind.Healso notedpotentialimpactstoproperty valuesshouldthewindturbinesbe builtasplannedandbevisiblefrom theshore.

Inotherbusinessfromthisweek’s meeting,thecouncil:

•Approvedpayingforpollutioninsurancefortheupcomingdredgingof twochannelsleadingtotheLittleAssawomanBayfromtowncanals;

•Approvedmovingforwardwith placingbicycleracksattownbusinesses,topossiblybepartiallyfunded bytheTown;and

•ApprovedthecreationofabookletandtrainingsessionsonRobert’s RulesofOrderfortowncommittee members.

Policetrainingtodealwithnewmarijuanalaws

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asthestate’snewOfficeoftheMarijuanaCommissioner,establishedinJuly 2023,continuestoacceptapplicationsfor businessesinvolvedinthesale,manufacturingandtestingofmarijuana,policeofficersarebeingtrainedtodetectdrivers undertheinfluenceofthedrug.

InDagsboro,ChiefNicholasDisciullo wastrained,andinOceanView,Officer JustinHopkins,alsoknownforhiswork withpolicedogs,wastheonlyofficerwho receivedtrainingasadrugrecognitionex-

pert,orDRE.

“Itisavery,veryarduoustrainingprogram.It’snotforjustanybody.Forus,it’s agreatresource,”OceanViewPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlinsaid.

Informationabouttheprogram,onthe U.S.DepartmentofJusticewebsite,includesthatofficerslearntorecognize symptomsandbehaviorscausedbydrugs.

Theytakemorethan80hoursofclassroominstructionand100hoursoffield certificationtraining,arerequiredtopass writtenexaminations,conductatleast15 evaluationsandhavefourdrugcategories confirmedbytoxicology.

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AnofficertrainedasaDREcandeterminewhatiscausingimpairment— drugs,alcoholoracombination.Impairmentcouldalsobeduetoaphysicalcondition.

“ThroughtheDREtraining,lawenforcementhasthemeanstoidentifydrugimpaireddriversandcollectevidenceto prosecutethem,aswellastoapplythis trainingtootherareasofpolicework,”accordingtotheDepartmentofJustice.

McLauglinsaidthereisnoequipment similartoabreathalyzeravailabletopolice todeterminemarijuanainthehumansystem.

“Thereisemergingtechnology,butI don’tknowthatthereisanythingthatisin widespreadusebypolicedepartmentsyet. Someotherstuffisstartingtocomeout now,”McLaughlinsaid.

“Anotherproblemwehavewithdrugs vs.alcoholisit’shardtomeasurethe amountinyoursystem.Wemightbeable totest,butdidyousmokeitanhourago ordidyousmokeitthreedaysago?Even ifyousmokeditthreedaysago,itstill

couldhavesomeimpactonyourjudgmentandmotorskills.Evenifyou smokeditadayortwoago.Alotofthat scienceisnotsettled,”McLaughlinsaid. Hesaidheisconcernedaboutdrivers beingundertheinfluenceofmarijuana, butalsoworriedabouthowlegalizingthe drugwillaffectchildren.

“Islegalizingmarijuanagoingtoresult inmorekidstryingandusingmarijuana thantheyotherwisewould?”hesaid, addingthathehasreadAmericanAcademyofPediatrics’warnings.

Theyinclude,fromJan.8,thispost: “Children’sbrainsandbodieskeepgrowinganddevelopingfrominfancytoyoung adulthood.Smokingorvapinganything, includingmarijuana,isnotgoodforlung health.Regularmarijuanausecanalter typicalbraindevelopment.Marijuanause mayalsoleadtoaddiction.”(See www.aap.org/pediatrics).

“Anybodywhotellsyouyoucanbeassurednothingbadisgoingtohappen— whoknowswhatthefutureholds?We justdon’tknow,”McLaughlinsaid.

FenwickholdingResiliencymeetingFriday

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Withhurricaneforecasterswarning thatthe2024seasoncouldbe“extremelyactive”intheAtlanticOcean, FenwickIslandistakinganotherlookat howpreparedthetownisforflooding andotherstorm-relatedissuesonthe baysideoftown.

FenwickIsland’sInfrastructure Committeeishostingitssecondannual BaysideFlooding&ResiliencyInformation&DiscussionforumonFriday, Aug.30,from3p.m.to4:30p.m.in townhall.

“Wefeltitwasimportantatthis pointintimetoactuallyupdateevery-

one”onwhattheTownisdoingtoaddressongoingbaysideflooding,”said SusanBrennan,InfrastructureCommitteememberandFenwickIsland’s newesttowncouncilmember.

“Thereisalsoplentyofopportunity forquestionsandanswers”fromthe public,Brennansaid.

FenwickIslandhascontractedwith anengineeringfirmfora“small,comprehensiveanalysisinthetown”which theTownwillbeabletoputtouseifit receivesaninfrastructuregrantfor whichithasapplied.

Thosewhoarenotabletoattendin personbutwouldliketojointhemeetingcandosoviaaZoomlink.The ZoommeetingIDis85201086064.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland BayshostedaCitizen’sAdvisoryCommittee,orCAC,meetingonThursday, Aug.22,withadozenfolksattendingat theCIBconferenceroomattheIndian RiverInletand15additionalparticipantsjoiningonline.Theguestspeaker wasStevenSmailer,DNREC’sdirector oftheDivisionofWater,totalkabout wetlandsprotection.

Smailerisalicensedhydrogeologist andgraduateofPennStateUniversity whohasservedinthestate’sDivisionof Watersincethe1990s,withashortstint inprivateindustry,returningin2015.

BethanyBeachMayorRosemary HardimanandCouncilmanRonCalef attendedthemeeting,asdidChris VanugaofSouthBethany’sCanal WaterQualityCommittee.

Smailersaidthatfederalandstate wetlandsmapsdonotalwaysmatchup oralign,leadingtoconfusionabout wherehomeownersmaydothingssuch asbuilddocks.Therearealsorulesgoverningsubaqueouslandsthatmustbe followed,belowthesurface.

“Weneedcomprehensivemapping thatisforbothtidalandnon-tidalwetlands,”hesaid.“Wealsoneedconclusive mapping.Youshouldnothavetohire somebodytodetermineifthereisa wetlandonyourproperty.Somebody hastohireanexperttodelineatethe federaljurisdictionthenasktheState forhelp,withDNRECcomingoutto confirmit,”saidSmailer.“Weshould streamlinethepermittingprocess,and wearenotthereyet.”

“People needtoknowwhatarethe prohibitedandwhataretheexemptactivities,”saidSmailer.“Therearepermittableactivities,andwewanttoask therightquestionsfirst,beforewebegin ourimpactmitigationprograms.”

ClaireA.Simmersisthechairmanof theCACteamandalsochairsthe SierraClub’sexecutivecommitteein Delaware.Shekickedoffthemeeting withChristopheTulou,CIBexecutive director,alsojoiningthemeetingtotalk aboutInlandBays’wetlands.Henry BrakeoftheNanticokeWaterConservancyandJillHicksoftheSussex CountyPreservationCoalitionwere alsoontheconferenceline.

“The1978WetlandsActrequiredus tomapourwetlands,”saidSmailer.“In 1988,ourtidalwetlandmapswereupdated,andtheyareofficial.In1991,we hadafeebillestablishedtoprotectour wetlands.”ThatishowDNRECcollectsfeesforuseofnaturalresources,he noted.

“In1993,wehadadecisioncalled Oceanport,regardingsubaqueouslands, whichhasbeenabigsourceoffeeincomeforDNREC.”Chapter66Aof thestatecodeisthenon-tidalstandard

introducedin2013.

SenateBill290hasbeenintroduced bystateSen.StephanieHansenasan attempttomodernizeallofthesenontidalrules,saidSmailer.Thebillinstitutesastatenontidalwetlandsprogram andleavesintactthecurrentstatetidal wetlandsprogramunderChapter66of Title7.Priortothoseamendments,the onlyregulatoryprotectionofthestate’s nontidalwetlandswasthroughtheU.S. ArmyCorpsofEngineersandthefederalCleanWaterAct.

“Nontidalwetlandsarevaluableresourcesthatcontributetothequalityof lifeforallDelawareansanddeservea localprogramofprotection,”statesthe Hansenbill.

“Iamhappytoimplementwhatever thestateassemblycomesoutwith.But ithastobeimplementable,”said Smailer.“Wealsocurrentlysurveyfor disputedwetlandsareas.”

“Bydefinition,tidalwetlandsare those wetlandswhosesurfaceisator below2feetatthelocalhigh-water markmean.Thatistheuplandborder,” heexplained.

“Wecannotact,andwedon’thave jurisdiction,ifit’sjust1inchabovethat watermarkmeanlevel.Peoplecometo usandsay,‘Thisisawetland;”or‘We haveawetlandsspecieshereinourarea orneighborhood,’andthereisno[state]

jurisdictionifit’sbelow2feet,”said Smailer.

“TheDNRECSecretaryshallsurvey allwetlandsandmapthemall,”according tothatearlier1978law.“Thekey amendmentisthatifthemapis thoughttobeinerror,thereisapublichearingprocesswithchallengesstarting in1983.”

SalisburyUniversitydidtheoriginal surveywork,andthat1988standardis themapDNRECusesnow,hesaid.

“Itwasdonebyaseriesofaerial mapsandgeolocation.Theyaregood mapsinblackandwhite.”

“Thefeebillrelatestodockingfees. Thosefeeshaveremainedthesameas in1991.Whatwasaddedwasthepublic subaqueouslandsrule,whicharealso statelandsbelowthesurface.”

“Wearebasingallofourdecisions onthe1988mapping.IfyouareanindustrialpresenceinaCoastalZone,you arebasicallystuck,”hesaid.“Weare keepingthe1988boundaries,andthey arereality.”

Then-Gov.RussellW.PetersonreiteratedthattheCoastalZoneActCZA predicateswhethercompaniescangrow theirfootprintiftheyarenearawetland,saidSmailer.Thereispermission fordirectionalsignageonawetlandto improvenavigation.

HeshowedDeweyBeachmapping

fromSalisburyUniversity,withSilver Lakeinthemiddleofthemap.It showedthereistidalmarshallaround DeweyBeach.Usingthoseaerialmaps, itisfairlyeasytoseethatthereisno roomforwatertogointhosecoastal towns.

“In2017,wedidastatewidemappingprojectthatisdifferentthanthe criteriaestablishedbystatelaw.So,we havetwosetsofwetlandsmaps,and that isoftenconfusingtothepublic.”

“Therearereasonswhythathappens, andmaybeitshouldnothappen.But wearelookingatit,”saidSmailer. “Thesemorerecentmapscanshow moredefinitionofareasofwetlandthat areprotected.Thereisahashpatternon themapwhichhelpsDNRECdeterminetheseareas.

TheArmyCorpsofEngineersalso hastheirownmapstodesignateareasof federalprotection.Agivenlocationcan meetafederaldefinitionofawetland butnotmeetthestatedefinitionofa wetland,headded.

“ThereisanareaneartheBreakwaterJunctiontrailthathastworules definingthatparkarea.It’sanexample ofwhatsetsthenewframework,”said Smaileroftheartofdefiningwetlands

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Culinarypathwayisa‘programofnecessity’forstaffingarearestaurants

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistricthasreceivedpermission fromtheDelawareDepartment ofEducationtoofferLevel1 culinaryandfood-safetycertificationprograms,andisnow seeking$41,779,849innewcapitalconstructionfundingtobuild anE-wingwithacommercial kitchenattheexistingIndian RiverHighSchool.

TheIRSDboardvotedunanimouslythisweektoproceed seekingfundsforbuildingand installinganewrestaurant-grade kitchenandprovidinganew culinar ypathwaysCTEprogram withinthedistrict.Theschool districtwilllikelyincludethe questionofthenewconstruction capitalfundinginafutureschool fundingreferendum,tobe fundedbypropertytaxesifapprovedbyvoters.

MarkSteele—newlyappointedtotheboard,anda36-year teacher,principalandsuperintendentof theschoolsystem—said,“Thiscurriculumhasbeenneededinourareafora long,longtime,andtherestaurantwork is abigbusinessinthistownandour localarea.”

TammySmith,thedistrict’sdirector ofbusiness,saidthecertificateofnecessityisduetotheDepartmentofEducationbyAug.31.Itwouldcovermajor capitalimprovementfundingtoadda

culinaryclassroomwithaworking kitchen.

“Ourmaingoalistoprovideadequate spaceandallowthesestudentstohave thespaceandteacherstobeabletomove withinthisspace,”saidthebusinessplan-

ningteam.

“Iwanttothankeveryone hereatIRandthedistrictwho waspartofthisprocess,includingourarchitecturalfirmwho helpeddesigntheproject,”said IRHSPrincipalMikeWilliams.

R.Y.Johnsonprovidedfree drawingsfortheE-wing,valued bySmithatabout$20,000.

“Withourcurrentenrollment increasing,wehaveanadditional CTEpathwaytooffernow.This culinarypathislikethepathways forstudentstocompleteathreeyearprograminnursing,agriculture,construction,andwe wanted toaddthisadditional pathway.Wediscusseditwith ourCTEadvisors,”henoted.

“Thegreatestneedhasbeen culinaryandhospitalitytosupportthelocalbusinessandcompaniesinourarea,”said Williams.“Wesoughtinput fromourstudents,andculinary andhospitalityledtheway.We submittedarequesttoDOE,and thatwasapprovedforLevel1learning, andit’snowoursecondtoppathway.Itis agrowtharea.”

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TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictawardedDr.Hattieraplaqueinthanksofhis22yearsofservice.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Summeriscomingtoanend,and thatmeansthatthewelcomematis onceagainbeingrolledoutinthe BethanyBeachareaforagroupofVery ImportantFamilies.

Thosefamilies,knownasVIFs,are guestsofOperationSEAstheDay,a localorganizationformedmorethan10 yearsagotosupportwoundedveterans andtheirfamiliesbyinvitingthemfora weekofrelaxation,camaraderieand fun.

WarriorBeachWeekiswelcoming twodozennewfamiliesthisyear,as wellasreturningfamilieswhowillserve asmentors,accordingtoOperation SEAstheDayspokeswomanJennifer Graham.

ThefamilieswillarriveonTuesday, Sept.3,andwillgatheratawelcome luncheonatMason-DixonVFWPost 7234inOceanView.Thedrivewayinto theVFWwillbelinedonceagainwith handcraftedsignsmadebylocalresidentsandvisitors.

Throughouttheweek,thefamilies willhavetheopportunitytoparticipate inanumberofactivities,includingspa

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zones.

“Howcouldyouletthishappen?Or, whydidyounotstopthisfromhappening?”arethequestionshesaidheoften receives.“Wehadnojurisdictiontoprotecttheareabecauseofthestatemap,” hesaidissometimestheresponse.

Thefederalgovernmentisusingfield parameterstodeterminethewetlands, Smailersaidofhisexample,andthereforetheactivitywasconsideredpermissiblebythefederalgovernment.

“Thisisthereality,andtherearepilingsinplacebecauseofadifferentdetermination,”fromfederalauthorities, hesaid.

“Grazingcattleorhorsesdoesnot harmthewetlands,accordingtoour currentrules,forexample,”henoted.

DNRECSecretaryShawnGarvin talkedabouttheDivisionofWater’s roleinprotectingwetlands.

“Steve’sbreadthofknowledgecoveringwaterresourcestoptobottomisunmatched,”saidGarvininannouncing himasdirector.“Hehaslongbeenseen bypeersashavinga‘mostversatile player’roleforoverseeingmanyaspects of Delaware’smostpreciousnaturalresource,ourwater.”

TheCACmeetingalsoincludedan icebreakerquestion:“Ifyouwereaninlandbayscreature,whatkindofbirdor animalwouldyoube?”

days,boattrips,visitstolocallandmarksincludingtheFortMileHistoric SiteatCapeHenlopenStatePark,children’scraftsessionsandotherspecial events.

ButGrahamsaidthatbeyondthe “brightandshiny,”aspectsoftheweek, thenetworkofsupportforthefamilies whilethey’reintheareaiswhatsetsit apartfromjustafunweekatthebeach.

Thefamilies,forexample,canshare theirexperienceswitheachother,includingduring“caregivercoffees,” wheretheycantalkwithotherswho understandtheburdensfacingfamilies ofveteranswhoreturnfromactive dutywithbothvisibleandinvisibleinjuries.

Thosebondsarestrengthenedduringtheweek,andmanyfamilieskeep intouchwitheachotherlongafterthey returnhome.Thefamiliesarealsosupportedbyprofessionalstafffromthe VeteransAdministrationwhoareavailablethroughtheweekforanysituationsthatmayarise,Grahamsaid.

OnFriday,Sept.6,thecommunityis beingencouragedtogivesupporttothe familiesbyliningCoastalHighwayand Route54astheveteranstakepartina WelcomeParade.Theparadebeginsat SeaColonyaround4:30p.m.and makesitswaytotheBaysidecommunity,wherethefamilieswillgatherfora specialdinnerneartheFreemanArts Pavilion.

Grahamsaideveryoneinthecommunityiswelcometo“comeoutand wearyourred,whiteandblue,andwave yourflags”alongtheroute.Thefamilies willbetravelingaboardschoolbuses, andtheparadewillalsoincludefirstrespondervehiclesfromareafirecompaniesandpolicedepartments.

“Ithinkthat’soneofthemostmovingpartsoftheweekforthem,”Grahamsaidoftheparade.

Sincetheveteranshostedduring WarriorBeachWeek—allofwhom servedinpost-9/11toursofduty—returnedhomewithinjuries,manywent straightintoaseriesofmedicaltreatmentsanddidn’texperienceahomecomingcelebration.TheWelcome Paradegivesthemthatchance.

Thepublicisalsobeinginvitedto jointhefamiliesduringthe“Brucein theUSA”BruceSpringsteentribute showonFridayevening,Sept.6.Ticketsfortheshowareavailableat www.freemanarts.org.

InadditiontocheeringonthefamiliesduringtheFridayevents,Graham saidthecommunitycanshowsupport fortheveteransandOperationSEAs theDaybyvisitingthemerchandise boothattheBoardwalkArtsFestivalin BethanyBeachonSaturday,Sept.7. Thisyear,shesaid,T-shirtswitha “women’sfit”havebeenaddedtothe merchandiseofferings.Theboothwill belocatedoffHollywoodStreet,she said.

IRHSphysical plantis20yearsold

“Wehavealackofspacehereatthis highschool,”saidWilliams.“IRwas builtin2004,andtherehavebeenno additionsorrenovationsinthose20 years.Wethinkthis[expansion]option willrelieveovercrowdingandgiveus thespacetoaddthesenewprograms.”

Williamsandthedistrictbusiness teampresentedfouroptions,ranging from$12millionupto$50million,for theexpansionandkitcheninstallation project.

Williamsaskediftherewereadditionalquestionsonthefouroptions,and theIRSDboardvotedtoproceed.The teamrecommendedOption3,which canexpandtheIRHSservicecapacity

from1,100upto1,300students.

“WehavepartneredwithSoDel [Concepts]andotherrestaurantpurveyorsonthedesignoftheseprograms. Evengoingtoreferendum,forfunding, thesecompaniesinculinaryandhospitalitywillbeverysupportivetopassit. Thispathwaycouldleadtoadegree afterthecertification,”hesaid.

“ Wehaveaphenomenalteacherwho isaformeremployeeofSoDel,andwe wanttogivehertheabilitytocontinue thisprogram,”toLevel2in-kitchen training,saidtheprincipal.

Certificate-of-necessityrequestsfor thenewculinaryprogramatIRHSwill proceedtoseekstateeducationfunding, aswell.

“Wehaveanimpactbyoffering thesecertificatesonthespaceatour highschool,”saidIRHSAssistantPrincipalRobSyphard.“ThisisaformalizedprocesstogainfutureDOE funding foraneededcapitalproject.

Thedistrictneedsyourpermissionto seekfundingforourcapitalprojects,” saidSyphardandtheIRSDbusiness team.

“Itwillprobablybeapartofatwoquestionreferenduminthenearfuture,” Syphardnoted.“Wehaveacurrent-expensereferendumtosupportthegeneral-operationexpenseswiththe businessoperationsteam.Onequestion willbeforthisfuturecapitalproject, andonequestionwillbeforoperational expense.”

“Anewkitchenwouldbepartofthis program,”saidSyphard.

Thecurrentstatedcapacityfor IRHSis1,000students,andcurrentenrollmentisapproaching1,100.

“IRHSwillbeabove1,000students through2027.Ifyoutakethestudent populationwehavecurrentlyandjust bringthemthroughthecomingyears, wehaveahighnextyearof1,094,” addedSyphard.

“Weneedthisexpansionproject,” saidSyphardoftheovercrowding. “Therearesomeundesirablelearning spaces,andweareusingthelibrary,the auditoriumandthecafeteriatohost variousclasses.Culinaryclasseswill needtobeintraditionalclassroomsfor now.”

“Wehave12teacherswhodonot havetheirownclassroomstoteach,includingspecial-educationandlanguagelearningteachers.ImprovingtheCTE pathwayscoulddrawsomestudents fromSCHS.Thisisbasedoncourserequests.Wecannotfullyaccommodate everyonebasedonthespecialized equipment,”saidSyphardaskingfor permissiontoseeknewfunding.

Level2willincludeAdvancedFood ProductionandHospitalityManagement.

“Wewillneedsomemoreburnersin theclassroom.Rangesandovensneed tobeinafullkitchen,”hesaid.

Certificationisavailablefrom ServSafeManagerCertification,which restaurantsreallyneedintheiremployees.

“Wewanttoexpandtotwoclassrooms,plusthekitchen.Wecouldhave asatelliteorauxiliarycafétorelieve someofthepressurethere,”said Syphard.

BoardofEdthanksHattier

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictat lastMonday’sboardmeetingthanked DonaldC.Hattierformorethan22 yearsofserviceontheboardofeducation.AstheIRHSmarchingband playedoutside,practicingforthe teacherwelcomeceremonytobeheld thenextmorning,Hattierseemedin greatspirits,notingthathisoldchair hadbeenfilled.

“Itisnicetoberecognized,”said Hattierafterreceivingaplaque.“Iam stillstayingonseveralcommittees.It has beenarewardingexperienceforme, andsomeofthethingsthatIdidhave madeadifference.Theboardmembers arefreelygivingtheirtime,andthisisa realpublicservice.Youhavetocare aboutthesekids.”

“Hehad22amazingyearswiththe district,”saidOwensinhonoringHattier.“Hehasservedaschairpersonof Building&GroundsandtheFinance Committee.HehasbeenextremelyinvolvedinthenewSussexCentralHigh Schoolbuildingcommitteeplanning and theFuturescommittee.

“Hehasbeenastrongadvocatefor studentservices.Youalwaysknewwhere youstoodontheissueswith‘Doc,’”said OwensofHattier.“Hewouldgiveyou hisopiniononamatterandthentell youwhy.”

“Thankyouforyourhonestyand yourwisdom.Hewasabletogiveusthe historyofapolicyandoftencouldrattle offtheanswer,”Owensadded.

HattiersaidtoOwensinlookingat hisnewplaque,“Hey—youeven spelledmynameright.”

BennieIrbyDeMott,75

BennieIrbyDeMott,75,ofGreat Falls,Mont.,passedawaypeacefully onAug.15,2024.Hewasbornon May11,1949,inSalisbury,Md.,to SherlyandAliceDeMottofDagsboro,Del.

HeattendedJohnM.Clayton HighSchool,wherehegraduatedin 1967.In1969,heenlistedintheAir Force,whereheserveduntil1973.In 1971,hemarriedDebbyNader.They hadtwodaughterstogether.Theydivorcedin2001.In2004,hemet

KarenAafedt,andtheymarriedin 2007.In2012,heretiredfromthe civilservice,havingworkedincivil engineeringatMalmstromAirForce Base.

Whenhewasayoungmanin Delaware,hecouldbefoundona surfboardatthebeach,enjoyinghis favoritesport.Hewillbemissed greatlybyhisfamilyandfriends.He trulydidnotknowastrangerand couldstrikeupaconversationwith anyone.HewasproudtohaveearlyvotedforDonaldJ.Trump,anden-

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joyedtakinghisclassiccarstocar showsandmeetinghisfriendsatthe seniorcenterforlunchonFridays. DeMottwasprecededindeathby hisparents,SherlyandAliceDeMott.Heissurvivedbyhiswife, KarenDeMott;daughters,Kellee (andJosh)Clark,Allison(and Shawn)Olson;stepdaughters,Staci (andDarrell)Sayler,Richelle(and Clayton)Varrick,Nichole(and Lucas)McGarry;sister,Diane(and Ronnie)Gray;brother,Brian(and Colleen)DeMott;andfivegranddaughters,SofieandEllaOlson, SpencerClark,andClairandViola McGarry;twonieces,DawnGray andMariaDeMott;fivenephews, DuaneGray,RandyGray,BrianDeMott,DanielDeMott,PhillipDeMott;severalcousins;andaspecial friend,Harold(Babe)Esham,who recentlyvisitedBennieandKaren. Perhisrequest,therewillbeno services.

PhyllisJ.Green,76

PhyllisJ.Green,76,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefully,ather home,onAug.26,2024.Shewas bornonOct.31,1947,toChester BakerandReata(Lowe)Baker. Herprofessionaljourneybeganat NationalCashRegister(NCR), wheresheworkedonthefrontline. HercareerthentookhertoM&T Bankand,later,totheJ&CLaw Firm.Inherpersonallife,shewasan avidtennisplayer,golferandbowler, findingjoyineachofthosepursuits. Greenwasprecededindeathby herbelovedhusband,JohnP.Green Jr.Sheissurvivedbyherdaughter TerryL.Mooney(andKenny);her stepdaughterKarenReed;twobrothers,MerrillandRussellBaker;and threesisters,LindaClive,Sandy BakerandEthelMaeLayton.Sheis alsocherishedbyherfivegrandchildren,10great-grandchildrenandnumerousniecesandnephews.

Agdepartmentprioritizespreservation

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculturerecentlyannouncedthe28th roundofeasementselectionsbythe DelawareAgriculturalLandsPreservation,preserving40farmsand2,262 acresoffarmland.Withthatannouncement,theCarneyadministrationhas preserved403farms,thehighestnumberintheprogram’shistory.

“InvestinginDelaware’sAgLands programallowsustoprotectDelaware’s agricultureheritageandthefutureof ournumberoneindustrywhilebenefitingthegreaterenvironment,”saidGov. JohnCarney.“Iwanttothankthe AgLandsteamattheDepartmentof Agriculture,themembersoftheGeneralAssembly,andallwhoworktopreservethisimportantpartofDelaware’s historyandeconomy.It’sbeenanhonor tosupportthisprogramandourfamily farmsovertheyears.”

In1991,theGeneralAssembly passedlegislation,signedintolawby then-Gov.MichaelN.Castle,tocreate theframeworkfortheAgricultural LandsPreservation Foundation,which overseesthepreservationprogramwith staffingsupportfromDepartmentof Agricultureemployees.Thefirstfundingwasallocatedin1995underthenGov.TomCarper,whopreserved273 Delawarefarms;followedbyGov.Ruth AnnMinner,with288farms;andGov.

JackMarkell,with292farms.

Additionally,aftermorethan10 yearsofitnotbeingfunded,CarneyreinstatedForestlandPreservationProgramfundingin2019.Entirelyforested propertiesinmanagedtimberproductioncanenrollintheForestland PreservationProgram,whichpurchases ForestlandPreservationEasements similartoAglandsPreservation.

ThroughCarney’ssupportinmaintainingasustainableforestsystemthat benefitswildlifehabitat,theforestindustry,andallDelawareans,thestate’s ForestlandPreservationProgramsawa significantincreaseinparticipation. Sincethen,theprogramhaspurchased 12forestlandeasementson morethan 866acres,withanother1,617acres temporarilypreservedon21forestland areas,similartohowagriculturaldistrictsoperateforfarmlandpreservation. Anadditional40,600acresofforest havebeenpurchasedunderAglands Preservation.

“Treesareextremelyimportantfor ourenvironment,buttheyarealsoextremelyimportantfortherevenuethey canproduceforourlandowners,which iswhytheForestlandPreservation Programiskeytoourtimberindustryin Delaware,”saidSecretaryofAgricultureMichaelT.Scuse.“Becauseofthe importancethegovernorplacedon

plantingtreestoimprovetheenvironment,theDelawareForestService madeamajorefforttoplant1,013,149 treesfrom2020to2024beforethegovernorleftoffice,contributingtohis legacyofprotectingDelaware’sland andimprovingtheoverallenvironment throughincreasingforestedareasacross thestate.”

TheDelawareAgriculturalLands PreservationFoundationEasementsare availableforviewingthroughanonline dashboardathttps://de.gov/agdashboard.

TheDelawareAgriculturalLands PreservationFoundationselectsfarms approvedforeasementpurchaseusing animpartialdiscountedrankingsystem thatmaximizestaxpayerbenefits.The foundationdoesnotownthelandbut purchaseslandowners’development rightsandplacesapermanentagriculturalconservationeasementonthe property.Landownersmustfirstvoluntarilyenrolltheirfarmintoa10-year preservationdistrictandareeligiblefor permanentpreservationtheyearafter theyapply.

Inadditiontomorethan155,486 acresinpermanenteasements, Delaware’sAglandsandForestland PreservationProgramshavemorethan

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BethanyBeachtoplayhosttojazzfuneral

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheendofSummer 2024belamentedatthe annualBethanyBeach JazzFuneral,anannual eventthatfeaturesacasket beingcarrieddownthe town’sboardwalkasDixielandjazzmusicplays, symbolizingtheendofthe busytouristseasonat Delawarebeaches.

Plannedfor5:30p.m. onLaborDayonthe BethanyBeachboardwalk, themockfuneralwasthe brainchildofMossWagner—nowaColorado resident—who,yearsago, rananicecreamshopin BethanyBeach.

Describedas“themost unusualend-of-summer celebrationinthecountry” byAssistantChairwomen CarolynBacon,Marilyn PanagopoulosandMarie Wright,theJazzFuneral willfocusonmourners wearingblackshrouds, darksunglassesandcostumes,andcarryingflowers,reeds,giantumbrellas orlaceparasolstomimica NewOrleans-stylejazz funeral.

Mournerswillpretend toweepintohandkerchiefsandcarry“restin peace”signs.Bandswill playsomberfuneralmusic, butoncetheyreachthe bandstand,themusicwill becomeupbeattocelebratetheendofsummer.

Thoseattendingareencouragedtodressupand jointhemockprocession, saidWright,whowillportraymournerSisterMaria.

“WhentheJazzFuneralfirststartedin1985, thetownofBethany Beachwasentirelydifferent,”PaulJankovic,who handlespublicrelations fortheannualJazzFuneral,toldthe CoastalPoint.“Therewereveryfew housingunitstobehadand,obvi-

bratethepassingofsummer,’becausesummerwas gonewhetherornotyou wantedittobe.Ifyou thinkabouttheexperiencesyouhadwhenyou wereincollegeandthe factthatthesummerwasa timealmostlikeanother semesterincollege,soto speak,youhadyourown setofexperiences,mostly forgood,”Jankovicsaid.

Thisyear’s39thannual JazzFuneraleventswill againincludeasilentauctiontosupporttheAmericanRedCrossDelmarva Region,atBethanyBlues at3p.m.onFriday,Aug. 30.

“Forthepastfiveyears, wehavebeentryingto raisefundsfortheAmericanRedCross.Wedoit intwoways.Wehavea silentauction.Thepast fouryears,it’sbeenforthe RedCross,andtheRed Crosshasagreatneedfor support.Also,wetryto celebratethepeopleatthe RedCross.Theydoa wonderfuljob—risky,but rewardingforthemand forus,”Jankovicsaid.

Baconsaiditemsinthe silentauctionincludegift certificates,merchandise andjewelry.Businesses alsodonatedbooks,popcorn,kitchenitemsand worksofart.

Thereisalsoadrawing fora2025KiaSorrento valuedat$36,000,donated byHollyKiainSelbyville, benefittingSt.Ann’s CatholicParishin BethanyBeach.Thewinnerwillbeannouncedat theJazzFuneral.Tickets towinthecarwillbesold ontheboardwalkduring theJazzFuneral.

“Atthattime,Mosssaid,‘InNew

theirpeople,andupherewecancele-

Tovolunteeratthe events,e-mailto ecprg@comcast.netorcall (302)537-1585.Visitwww.jazz-funeral.comformoreinformation.

47,300acresoflandenrolledin10-year preservationdistricts.

Countygovernmentscanpartner withthestateprogramandadd countyfundstoselectpropertiesin theirareas,leveragingstateresources forthegreatestimpact.Inthisweek’s announcement,thecountygovernmentsprovidedmorethan$715,000 tohelppurchase18easementsinthis round.

“AgricultureisthelifebloodofSussexCounty.Itdrivesoureconomy,and it’sdrivenourcommunitiesforcenturies.SussexCountyisagriculture throughandthrough,rightdowntoour roots,”SussexCountyCouncilPresidentMichaelH.Vincentsaid.“The CountyCouncilishonoredtobepart ofthiscontinuingeffortthroughthe DelawareAgLandsprogramtopreservewhatisanintegralwayoflife,one thatwehopewillcontinuetobefor generationstocome.”

Delaware’sstatewideprogrammade itsfirstroundofeasementpurchasesin 1996andhassincepreserved22.7percentofNewCastleCountyfarmland, 42.8percentofKentCountyfarmland, and22.5percentofSussexCounty farmland.

KentCountyLevyCourtPresident TerryL.Peppersaid,“KentCountyis committedtobalancinggrowthwith

conservation.Thisprogramnotonly helpspreservevaluablefarmland,but alsosupportslocalagriculture,ensuring asustainableandthrivingenvironment forgenerationstocome.”

Delawarefarmersinterestedinpreservingtheirfarmsshouldbesurethey meetthefollowingeligibilityrequirements:

•Propertymustbezonedforagricultureandnotsubjecttoanymajor subdivisionplan.

•Thepropertymeetstheminimum LandEvaluationandSiteAssessment (LESA)scoreof170.LESAisa processthatattemptstoestimatethe farm’slong-termviabilitybasedonthe farm’ssoilproductivity,landuse,and agricultureinfrastructureonand aroundthefarm.Scoresrangefrom0300.Aglandsprogramstaffcalculate theLESAscorewhenapplicationsare received.

•Thepropertymustbeworking farmlandwithatleast$1,000inagriculturalsalesannuallyandgenerally haveatleast10acresofcropland.

•Farmsof200acresormoreconstituteanagriculturaldistrict.

•Farmsunder200acrescanenter theprogramifitiswithin3milesofan existingagriculturaldistrict.

With1,273farmsalreadypreserved, rarelydoesafarmunder200acresnot meetthosecriteria.

Formoreinformationortoobtain applicationsrelatedtotheDelaware

AglandsPreservationProgram,interestedlandownerscanvisit https://de.gov/aglandsorcall(302) 698-4530.

TheDelawareAgriculturalLands PreservationFoundation’sBoardof Trusteesincludesrepresentativesfrom agricultureandstateagencies.Trustees areMarkCollins,chairman;JamesG. Vanderwende,vice-chairman;Janice Truitt,treasurer;WilliamH.“Chip” NarvelJr.,secretary;SecretaryofAgricultureMichaelT.Scuse;StateTreasurerColleenC.Davis;Secretaryof NaturalResourcesandEnvironmental ControlShawnGarvin;DorothyAbbott;RobertWallsSr.;RobertEmerson;andH.GrierStayton.

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Whenthethird-basemanofthe AtlanticOrthopaedicsteaminthe OldeTymersSoftballleague,Bill Humber,calledtimeoutinthemiddleofthesecondinning,hecollapsedtotheground. OTS’s27thseasonhasbeenunder waysincelateApril.Nowinthelatterhalfoftheseason,onTuesday, July30,AtlanticOrthopaedicswas playingagainstDiamondbladeTileworksonthesecondoftwofieldslocatedbehindtheDagsboroChurch

ofGod.Thetwoteamstooktothe fieldsaround10:30a.m.tobegin play. Thefirstinningcameandwentas usual.Thenthesecondbegan. DaveCollinshadcomeearlyto

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thefieldtowatchthegame.Collins himselfplayssoftballonthosefields behindtheDagsboroChurchof God,nowthatheisretiredfrom beingafirefighterandparamedic. Sittingonthebleachers,Collins watchedthetwoteamstakingturns battingandpitching.

Duringthetopofthesecondinning,Humbercalledtime-out.All theplayersonthefieldlookedtowardthirdbase,onlytoseehimcollapsetotheground.Hewasgasping forairandhadaweakpulsewhen Collinsrushedovertohelphim. Collinswasthefirsttoreachhim andheimmediatelystartedtoassess Humber’scondition.Peoplehad startedtogatheraroundthethird base,andoneofthemcalledoutfor someonetofetchthefacility’sautomatedexternaldefibrillator(AED) andcall911.

DickMullins,assistantmanager oftheEdwardJonesInvestment teamandalsoaretiredfirefighter, hadbeenoffthefirstbasesideofthe fieldwhenheheardayellforthe AED. Helookedacrossthefield wherethenoisehadoriginatedtosee asmallcrowdformingaroundaman collapsedontheground.Mullins happenedtobeclosetotheshed wheretheAEDisstoredandquickly rushedtogetit.

JosephHerrhadplayedearlier thatdaywithhisOriginalGreene Turtleteam.Afterthegame,hehad stuckaroundalittlelongertoenjoya cheeseburgerhe’dboughtnearby. Oncehehadfinished,hemadehis waytohiscar.Thenheheardthe yelling.Herr,anotherretiredfirefighter,quicklyrushedbacktothe field.

Asherushedbacktothefield, Herrsawthemancollapsedtothe ground.Hesaidhethoughthemight havebeenhitbyaball,untilsomeoneyelledfortheAEDandtodial 911.Herrquicklygothisphoneout todialthenumber.

Whenthedispatcherpickedup, Herrfilledtheminontheentiresituation,sayingthattheyneededimmediateemergencymedicalservices. Thedispatcheraskedhimmany questions,whichhesaidheanswered asbesthecould.AsHerrcrossedthe field,heheardCollinssayHumber wasnolongerbreathing.Heneeded CPRimmediately.

Collinswasworkingongetting Humber’sairwayopen,andMullins wassettinguptheAED. Herrrealizedthatnoonehadstartedchest compressionsandhandedoffhis phonetoanotherplayerbeforerushingovertoHumber.

Collinswasgivingmouth-tomouthasHerrstartedthechest compressions,andthetwostopped

onlywhentheAED,nowfullyset up,neededtoanalyzeandshockthe collapsedman.Mullinswastheone monitoringthemachineandmaking sureeveryonewasclearwhenit shockedeverytwominutes.Eventually,someonehandedMullinsthe phonewiththedispatcheronthe line,andthedispatchercontinuedto askquestionswhileEMSwereon theirway.

Afterseveralminutesandacouple shocks,KenGigliello,oneofHumber’steammates,askedHerrifhe neededabreakfromthechestcompressionsandtookoverforafew rounds.

ThankstoaCPRtrainingclass Gilgliellotakesonceayear,hehad noproblemtakingoverforHerr.The twocontinuedtoswitchbackand forth,whileCollinscontinued mouth-to-mouthandMullinsmonitoredtheAEDandtalkedtothedis-

patcher.Afterwhatseemedlikean eternity,theysaid,theEMSfinally arrived.

Theparamedicsimmediatelywent towork,takingoverforthefour men,whobackedoutoftheirwayto letthemproperlyadministeremergencycare.Theparamedicscontinuedwherethefourleftoff,giving bothmouth-to-mouthandchest compressions,aftertheyreevaluated Humber’scondition.

Afteronemoreshockfromthe AED, theparamedicshauledHumberintotheambulance,wherethey continuedtoworkonhimwiththeir equipment,beforefinallydrivingoff tothehospital.

Humbersaidhedoesnotrememberasinglethingafterhecollapsed. Hisfirstmemorywaswakingupin BeebeHealthcare’sLeweshospital onSaturday,Aug.3.Hehadbeenin thehospitalfornearlyfivedays.He

wastoldhehadhadaheartattack, andhadbeeninanintensivecare unit(ICU)forthreedaysatthat point.

Itwasnotlongbeforehewasable togohometohisfamily,whowere relievedaftermanystressfuldays. Despitestillfeelingverytiredand exhaustedfromthewholeordeal, Humbersaidhehopestoreturnto OldeTymersSoftballLeaguenext season,ifhisdoctorsgivehimthe OK.

Thankstothefourmen—Dave Collins,DickMullins,JosephHerr andKenGigliello—andtheirquick reactiontothesituation,Humber wasabletobekeptfromneardeath untiltheambulancearrived.

Forthisreason,Humbersaid,he considershimselfforeverindebtedto thefourheroes.

ByBethanyHooper OCToday-Dispatch

Fewdetailshavebeenpublicly sharedasmembersoftheOcean City(Md.)PoliceDepartmenthave continuedinvestigatingatoddler’s deathafteracollisionwithanOcean Cityboardwalktramaround8:15 p.m.,Tuesday,nearDorchester Street.

Theincidentmarksthefirstfatalityinvolvingaboardwalktramsince 1993,whenanadultfemalevictim diedinacollision.Tuesday’scollision occurredontheconcretetramlane ontheeastsideoftheboardwalk, withpreliminaryreportsstatingthat a2-year-oldboywasstruckbyatram drivingsouthwhilehewasrunning fromthebeach,easttowardthe woodenpartoftheboardwalk.

Accordingtoanewsreleasefrom thedepartment,OceanCityEMS staffpronouncedthechild—who hadnotbeenidentified—deceased atthescene.Bothtramconductors remainedonsceneaftertheincident.

Transportationstaffannounced thefollowingmorningthatboardwalktramservicehadbeensuspendedandthatnodatehasbeen scheduledtorestoretheservice.

Thetramshadbeenscheduledto continueservicedailythroughLabor Dayweekendfromnoontomidnight,withmodifiedhoursanddays ofoperationSept.3-8.Tramservice, accordingtoOceanCity’swebsite, wasalsoplannedduringOCBikeFestandSunfestevents.

It’sunclearwhenorifOceanCity willresumetramservicethisseason. Theofficialmessageonthewebsite read,“Untilfurthernotice,BoardwalkTramswillnotbeoperating.A potentialdateforservicerestoration hasnotyetbeendetermined.We apologizeforanyinconvenience.”

MembersoftheOceanCityTrafficSafetyUnitwerecontinuingto investigatetheincident.Anyonewith informationisbeingaskedtocontact PFCPanitchatbpanitch@oceancitymd.gov.Anonymoustipscanbe leftonOceanCity’sTipLineat (410)520-5136,emailedto crimetips@oceancitymd.gov,or sharedbycallingthepolicedepartmentdirectlyat(410)723-6610. Tipstersarebeingaskedtoreference CaseNo.2024-00-3922.

WorcesterCountyPublicSchools approvesspecial-edstaffingplan

ByTaraFischer OCToday-Dispatch

OnTuesday,Aug.20,theWorcester County(Md.)PublicSchoolsBoard ofEducationunanimouslyapproved itsspecial-educationstaffingplan.

SupervisorofSpecialEducation WindyPhillipsattendedthemeeting topresenttheplanandtheservices providedtostudentswithdisabilities countywide.

Inconjunctionwiththecounty’s budgetandstaffingrequests,Phillips saidshemeetswithprincipalsandthe schools’executiveteamsthroughout theacademicyeartodiscusslearning gapsforstudentswithdisabilitiesand determineifadditionalpersonnel mustbehired.

Phillipscompilesprojectedenrollmentinearlychildhoodandprekindergartenprogramsandthe estimatednumberofspecial-educationstudentsateachschool.Thedata iscomparedwithcurrentstaffinginformationandreviewedbythesystem’sofficials,whoconsiderthe County’sbudgetwhenallocatingany additionalpositions.

Thestaffingdeterminationsare madetoensurethatstudents’needs andservicestoprovidefreeandappropriateeducation(FAPE)aremet throughouttheschoolsystem.

Phillipssaidthattheirstaffing processalsousespublicinputthatmay highlightanyareasneedingimprovement,fromparentsurveystoSECAC (SpecialEducationCitizensAdvisory Committee)andSIAC(SchoolImprovementAdvisoryCommittee) input.

AccordingtoPhillips,apillarof thespecial-educationprogramwithin WorcesterCountyistoensurethatall studentshaveaccesstothegeneraleducationcurriculum.Childrenwithdisabilitiesaretoobtainservices,suchas anIndividualizedEducationProgram (IEP),inthe“leastrestrictiveenvironmentpossible.”

WorcesterCounty’sofficial20242025special-educationstaffingdocument,whichcanbefoundontheir BoardDocspage,emphasizesthat “whenmakingspecialeducation staffingdecisionsanddetermining specialeducationteachercaseloads, prioritymustbeplacedonproviding theservicesnecessarytoimplement everyIEP.”

Theoutlinealsospecifiesthatflexibilitymustbebuiltintothespecial educationstaffingplantoaddressany changesthatmayoccurthroughout theschoolyear.

“Wehavetoprovideafullcontinuumofservices,”Phillipssaid.“… thereisagreatnumberofpeopleinvolvedintheprocess.Thegeneraled-

ucationteacherfirstprovidesservices. Then,forsomestudents,itwould movetoaspecialeducationteacher andageneraleducationteacherinthe sameclassroomprovidingservices. Servicesareprovidedoutsidethe classroomnext,andthen,thethingwe trynottodo,butsomestudentsrequireit,istomakeavailableaseparate publicdayschoolorhomeschoolto receiveservices.”

PhillipssaidWCPShas815active IEPsfromstudentsages3to21.The highfigure,sheadded,isbecause COVID-19hashighlightedadditionaleligiblestudents.

Thespecialeducationsupervisor

sorwillmonitorcaseloadsthroughout theacademicyeartodetermineany necessaryadditionalhiring.

saidabout12percentofthecounty’s studentpopulationhasdisabilities. Thehighestimpairment,at25.8percent,isaspecificlearningdisability. Speechandlanguageissuescomeinat 14.63percent,autismisfoundin 14.15percentofthe12percent,and 8.8percentstrugglewithdevelopmentaldelays.Otherdifficultiesthataffect Worcesterstudentsincludethoserelatedtoemotional,visual,hearingand orthopedicissues,andtraumaticbrain injury.

“Wehaveabout85percentofour studentswithdisabilities80percentor moreofthetimewithinourgeneral educationpopulation,whichisexceptionalandwhatyouwantforstudents withdisabilities,”Phillipssaid.

WorcesterCounty’sofficialstaffing outlinenotesthat“specialeducation teachersareassignedtoeachgrade levelinelementaryschoolsbasedon caseloadandstudentneeds,oneach teamatthemiddleschoollevel,andin eachcorecontentareaatthehigh schoollevel.”

Theeducatorsare requiredtoimplementIEPs,including“speciallydesignedinstruction.”Generaleducation instructorsmustalsoaidinthecultivationofindividualizedlearning plans.Thespecial-educationsupervi-

WorcesterCountyprovidesan arrayofservicestoensurethatspecial educationstudentsreceivethetools necessarytosucceed.Accordingto P hillips,theseofferingsincludeitinerantservices,whereaparentmaydecidethattheirchildisnotreadyto attendschool,sotheywillinstead bringthemtoafacilitytoreceive learning,speechorphysicalassistance, andthenleave;HeadStartCenters; andpublicseparateday-schools,such asCedarChapelSpecialSchool, whichtailorsitsprogramtoindividualswithdisabilities.

WorcesterCountyalsooffersits CommunityWorkExperienceTransitionProgram.Theinitiativeallows students18to21toparticipateinactivitiesgearedtowardfutureemploymentopportunities.

Phillipssaidthatofthe815studentsreceivingspecialeducationservices,60areworkingtowardearninga MarylandCertificateofProgram Completion,while755arepursuinga MarylandHighSchoolDiploma.

Theoutlinedspecial-education staffingplan,aspresentedbyPhillips, wasapprovedunanimously.ElenaMcComasmadeamotion,whichwas secondedbyDonaldSmack.

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Morethan100studentsinthe CapeHenlopenandIndianRiver schooldistrictswillreturntoschool inSeptemberwithnewshoes,thanks toanovelideafromtheMission& OutreachCommitteeatSt.Peter’s EpiscopalChurch,Lewes.

Thecommittee,whichnotedit carefullymonitorsitslimitedbudget, supportsaboutadozenprojectsa yearlocally,nationallyandinternationally.Itrecentlydiscussedagrant toShoesThatFit,theonlyorganizationinthestatethatprovideschildreninneedwithnewsneakersatno costanddelivereddirectlytothe child’sschool.

Thatorganization,paying$30a pairforbrand-nameshoes,states thattheimpacttostudentsisimmeasurable,improvingschoolattendance,self-esteem,physicalactivity andbehavior.

Thecommitteeapproveda$1,020 grant,enoughfor34pairsofshoes forstudentswithinthetwoschool districts.

“Iwishwecoulddomore,”said committeememberDanSomerset, wholatersuggestedthecommittee issueachallengetothechurch’s600 memberstomatchorexceedits grant.

“Parishionerssteppeduptomeet ourchallenge,”reportedMichelle Norelli,thecommittee’schairanda memberofSt.Peter’sgoverning board,fourweekslater.Sheannouncedthatthegrant,nowtotaling $3,480,wouldresultinnewshoesfor 116students,58inCapeHenlopen and58inIndianRiver.

“Yourcommitmenttoproviding theseshoesreapsbenefitsnotonly withthepositiveengagementofstudents,butalsobyremovingitsburdenonfamilybudgets,while enablingschoolsintheseschooldistrictstohelpstudentswhoneedtheir support,”wroteJoanneH.Glauser,of Newark,wholeadstheDelaware chapterofShoesThatFit.“Our partnershipwithschoolsiskeyto theirabilitytocareforthesestudents’needs,uplifttheirspirits,and changetheiroutlookforthefuture.” FormoreinformationaboutShoes ThatFitcontactJoanneH.Glauser atjhglaus@gmail.comor(302)5457652.

ByTaraFischer OCToday-Dispatch

WorcesterCounty(Md.)Public Schoolofficialspresentedthebenefits andprocessofcreatingcommunity schoolsattheboardofeducation’s Aug.20meeting.

AsdefinedbytheMarylandState DepartmentofEducation,community schools“workincollaborationwith communitypartners,localgovernmentsandotherstakeholderstoidentifyandaddressstructuraland

institutionalbarrierstoachievement.” CoordinatorofStudent,Family& CommunityNicoleSelbyandCoordinatorofSchoolHealthServicesLaurenWilliamsspearheadedtheAug.20 presentation.Williamsemphasized thatacommunityschoolisa“mindset, framework,and…awaythatwecan makepartnershipswithotherfolks whohavesimilarmissionsthatwant tohelpsupportyouthandfamilies.”

PocomokeHighSchool,forin-

Backyardpoultry,equipmentsalesbringwarning

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture(DDA)iswarningbackyardflock ownerswhomayhaverecentlypurchased poultry,fowlandpoultryequipmentfrom anindividualinHartly,sellingthrough onlinemarketplacesandlocalvenues withintheprior45days.

Followinguponacomplaintinwhich severalindividualspurchasedsickbirds fromanunlicensedlivestockdealer, DDA’sPoultry&AnimalHealthSection testedbirdsontheoriginatingpremises. Thebirdstestedpositiveforseveralviral andbacterialdiseases,whicharehighly contagiousandpersistintheflockforthe

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stance,partnerswithChesapeake Healthcareforonsitephysicalsand urgent-careappointments.According toWilliams,theservicehasledtostudentsmissinglessclassroominstruction,astheycanbequicklydiagnosed, medicatedwithparentalconsent,or immediatelysenthometorest.

Intheapproachingschoolyear, BuckinghamElementaryandSnow HillMiddleSchoolswillofficiallybe communityschoolsforthefirsttime. Expectationsforthefacilitiesinthe 2024-2025academiccycleinclude conductinganeedsassessmenttobe submittedtoMSDEbyMay30,a collaborativeprocesstoidentifythe gapsinlearninginstitutionsandhiringandtrainingacommunityschool liaison.

PHSisgoingintoitssecondyear asacommunityschool.CedarChapel SpecialSchool,PocomokeElementary andPocomokeMiddleareentering theirthirdcycles.

Williamssaidthatcreatingcommunityschoolshasbeenongoingfor threeyears,astheBlueprintforMary-

lifeofthebirds,including:

•Infectiouscoryza(avibacteriumparagallinarum)(bacteria);

•Mycoplasmasynoviae(bacteria);

•Mycoplasmagallisepticum(bacteria);

•Ornithobacteriumrhinotracheale (bacteria);and

•Infectiousbronchitisvirus.

Thepremisesincludedchickens, ducks,geese,turkeys,peacocksand guineas.Anyonewhohasrecentlypurchasedorobtainedbirdsinvolvingthese speciesfrominoraroundtheHartlyarea thatmayhaveoriginatedfromthese premisesisbeingencouragedtocontact

land’sFuture,aplanthataimsto transformthestate’spubliceducation throughincreasedfunding,hasprioritizedandprovidedfinancialaidfor theprogram.

PerMSDErequirements,apartnershipliaisonmustbehiredforeach communityschool.Thisindividual’s roleistotalktostudents,teachers, andparents,viasurveyorinperson, andidentifytheservicesthefacility needstoremoveachievementbarriers. Theywillthenreachouttolocalbusinessesandagenciesthatmaybeable toprovidesupport.

WorcesterCountyiscreatinga CommunitySchoolsAdvisoryCommitteetofurthertheteamworkaspect oftheprogram.

Thegroupwillmeetquarterlyto reviewreports,providefeedback,and sharewheretheyseeneedsandpartnershipsthatwillbenefittheschools. Thefirstget-togetherisscheduledfor November.

“Allstudentsflourishinthriving schoolcommunities,”Williamssaid. “Wedothatbybuildingconnections andidentifyingotherfolksdoingsimilarworktosupportourfamilies.”

theDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture forfurtherinformation.

Ownersshouldcontacttheirveterinariansimmediatelyiftheynoticeclinical signsofillness,including:nasaldischarge, oculardischarge,facialswelling,swelling ofthewattlesandcomb,sneezing,cough, diarrhea,swollenjoints,lameness,weight loss,lethargy,decreasedeggproduction andsuddendeath.

Delawarebackyardflockownerswho havesickpoultryorexperienceincreased mortality intheirflocksshouldcallthe DelawarePoultryHealthHotlineat (302)698-4507oremail

poultry.health@delaware.govandprovide contactinformation,flocksize,location andconcerns.

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculturealsoremindedallhorse,livestock andpoultryownerstopracticegood biosecurity andisolatenewanimalsfrom thegeneralpopulationfor30daystoobserveforsignsofillness.Poultryequipmentmayharborthevirusesandbacteria, infectingthebirdsintheflock.Used poultryequipmentshouldbesanitized andnotusedforatleast120daystoreducetheriskofspreadingthesediseases, officialssaid.

LupocheftodemoatLewesfarmers’market

TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarketwilltakeplaceatGeorgeH.P. SmithParkinLewesonSaturday, Aug.31,from8a.m.tonoon.At10 a.m.atthedemotent,theHLFM willhostExecutiveChefJeffHunter fromLupoItalianKitchenforamarketdemonstration.

HunterjoinedtheSoDelConceptsteamin2020asasouschefat BluecoastRehoboth,thenmovedto executivechefofLupoItalian Kitchenin2023.ThisSaturday,he willpreparehomemadericottawith peachesfromBennettOrchards, sweetcornfromEvansFarmsProduce,heirloomtomatoesandbasil fromthemarket.

Customerscanpreparefortheir LaborDayweekendcelebrationsat themarketthisSaturday,withofferingsincludingbeefpatties,pork sausages,chickenbreasts,portabella mushrooms,sweetcornandother veggiesforthegrill.Threedozen localfarmers/producerswillalso bringcherryandslicertomatoes;lettuce;cucumbers;eggplants;green beans;summerandbeginningwinter squashes;potatoes;peppers;apples; pears;peaches;figs;plums;nec-

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GoodEarthMarketcelebrates20yearsservinghealthyoptions

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Twodecadesagothismonth,Susan RyanopenedGoodEarthMarketwith asimpleidea:thatitwouldmeeta needinthecommunity.

Themarket,whichspecializesinorganicandhealthyfare,hasgrownto includeanaward-winningrestaurant, andhasbranchedoffintotwosister restaurants:Flavor,whichislocatedin theneighboringDickensParlourTheatrebuilding,andMelissa’s,whichis locatedonRoute26amileorsotothe east.

Standinginthegardenoutsidethe restaurant,wherepatronscansitand watchbutterfliesandhummingbirds flittingaboutamongtheflowersand plants,Ryanreflectedrecentlyonthe successofthebusinessesoverthepast 20years.

“Thisisareallyhardbusiness,”said Ryan,whoventuredintoitafteryears inthebuildingindustry.Withherat thebeginningwereSandyPowelland RickLancaster;Lancasterhassince movedtoArizona,butPowellisstill withRyanatGoodEarth.

“Newercustomersdon’tunderstand howmuchwe’veevolved,”Powellsaid.

“We’rekindoflookingandtryingto respondtowhatthecommunity wants,”Ryanadded.“Iwishwecould just‘setitandforgetit,’butyoucan’t.”

SomeofGoodEarth’slongest-term employeesvoicedtheirthankstothe communityandtheirbeliefinitscore values.

“Weloveandarethankfulforallof ourcustomersandallofourhardworkingstaff,”saidLauraSay.

“We’vecometoofartoturnback now,”saidWillieCurrie.

“I’mnotonlytheoldestpersonhere, timewise,”saidPowell,whois76,“but I’mthe‘oldest’oldestpersonhere.Iretiredin2020,”shesaidwithalaugh. “It’sbeenawesome,andIdon’tregret onething.”

Ryan,meanwhile,saidofthebusiness’success,“It’sjustoneofthose things.Youknow,youstartsomething, andyou’renotsure,andyou’retakinga chanceonsomething.You’realsojust kindofflexingandevolvingwithwhat thecommunitywants.”

Atthebeginning,whentheorganic marketopened,shesaid,“Wejustfelt likenobodyofferedthatinthisarea. Wehadgreenhouses,andwegrew things.”

“Andwehadchickens,”Powellrecalled—includingonethatventured

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill SusanRyanandthecrewatGoodEarthMarketarecelebrating20yearsservinguphealthy,naturaloptionsforlife.

intothestore.

Asthestoregrewinpopularity, Ryansaid,“Peopleweresaying,‘Hey— doyouhaveanycoffee?’”Andwhen Powellpointedthemtotheirorganicallygrownbeans,theysaid,“‘No,we mean,like,made,’”shesaid.

Sothestorebegansellingcoffeeby thecup.Thatevolvedintooffering sandwichesandsmoothiesaswell.

“Andthenwebitthebulletandput inawholekitchen,”Powellsaid.

“Wehiredarealchef,”Ryansaid. Today,shesaid,therestaurantrepresentsabout75percentofGood Earth’sbusiness.

“Ithinkwhatpeoplereallyloveis ouroutdoorspace,”Ryansaid.

Thetablesaresurroundedbyall sortsofplantswhichprovideanatural backdropforeventsrangingfromweddingsandbabyshowerstocelebrations oflife,shesaid.

TheoutdoorseatingareawasparticularlywelcomeduringtheCOVID19pandemic,Ryansaid.

“AspeopleemergedfromCOVID, wewerealreadyknownforoutdoor dining,”whilemanyotherrestaurant ownershadtoreconfiguretheirspaces tomakeoutdoordiningpossible.

“Yougotonthatsofast,”Powell said.

SheaddedthatnotonlydidRyan embracetheneedforoutdoordining,

butshealsoturnedthediningroom intoa“COVIDcopingcenter,”offeringhard-to-findsupplies,“thingswe couldgetfromourrestaurantsuppliers thatpeoplecouldn’tgetatthestores,” shesaid.

“Wehadmasks,wehadtoiletpaper, wehadchickenwhennoonehad chicken,”Ryansaid.

“There’sbeensomanychallenges alongtheway,likewhentheyredid [Route]26.DelDOTpromisedusthat wewouldhaveaccess,buttherewere dayswhentherewasnoaccesstoour business.”

Ryancreditsherstaff’sresilience withmuchofGoodEarth’ssuccess.

“Wehavesuchgoodpeople,”she said.“Iknowit’sacliché,andyoualwayshearbusinessessaying, ‘It’safamily,’butwereallyare.It’scrazyhow closethisteamis.It’sinsane.”

Shealsoexpressedgratitudetothe community—thosewholivehereand thosewhoreturneveryyearontheir vacations,who“pullupintheparking lot,andthekidsjumpoutandrun righttothecasewherethepeanutbutterpieis,”Ryansaid.“Theysay,‘This isourfirststopeveryyear’”astheyarriveatthebeach,shesaid.

Ryanalsomarveledatthetwolatest “spin-offs”forGoodEarth.Flavor,she said,isanextensionoftherestaurant GoodEarthhadrunintheadjacent

DickensParlourTheatersinceit openedtwoyearsago.

Themaindifference,Ryansaid,is thatFlavorisindependentofthetheater,whiletheformerdiningspacewas onlyopenonshownights.Thenew restaurantisopenfivedaysaweek, whichis“somuchbetter,becausewe cananticipateourvolume,”shesaid. Melissa’sisapartnershipbetween RyanandMelissaHekl,whomRyan describedas“oneofthetopthree”employeesshe’severknown.

“Shewasaserverhereforthree years,”RyansaidofHekl,“probably oneofthemostambitious,hard-working,qualityemployeesI’veeverhad. I’veemployedalotofpeopleinmy life,”sheadded.

“Itbecameveryapparent,”Ryan said,“thatsheneededmore.She neededtodoherownthing.IthinkI encouragedhertotakethechance,”she said,addingthat,whilesheistechnicallyapartnerinthebusiness,it’s Hekl’storun.“I’mjusthere forsupport …whensheneedsashouldertocry on,”shesaid.

Allinall,Ryansaid,asshelooks backatGoodEarth’sfirst20years,she feelstremendousgratitude.

“HowgratefulIamthatwearepart ofthiscommunity,”shesaid.“This growingandthrivingcommunity. “I’msohappytobepartofit.”

DelawareStateChamberannounces2024SuperstarsinBusinesswinners

TheDelawareStateChamberof CommerceanditsSmallBusinessAlliance(SBA)recentlyannouncedthis year’sSuperstarsinBusinessawardwinners:DelawareNatureSociety,CourageousHearts,RiversEdgeAdvisorsand SurfBagel.ThehonoreeswillberecognizedatanawardsceremonyonNov.6.

TheMarvinS.GilmanSuperstarsin Businessawardsprogramisnamedfor Delawaresmall-businessleaderMarvin Gilman,whorepresentativessaid“displayedthehighestethicalstandards, foundinnovativewaystoimprovethe worldaroundhim,andinspiredothers tofollowinhisfootsteps.”

Since1998,theprogramhashonoredsmallbusinessesandnonprofitorganizationsfortheiroutstanding achievementsandmodelapproachesto businessandmanagement.Theawards arepresentedtocompaniesthathave

beeninbusinessforatleastthreeyears andaresmallbusinessesbasedonthe numberoffull-timeemployees.Awards ofExcellencearealsograntedtodeserving companies.

The2024SuperstarsinBusiness winnersinclude:

•DelawareNatureSociety(NonprofitCategory)—“Sinceitsfounding in1964,DelawareNatureSociety(DelNature)hasworkedcontinuouslyto connectDelawareansandnearbyresidentstothenaturalworld,toconserve thestate’slandsandwaters,andtoimprovetheenvironmentforall.Aregionalleaderinenvironmental education,conservationandadvocacy, DelNaturemanagesmorethan2,000 acresoflandacrosstheFirstState.”

•CourageousHeartsLLC(1-14 EmployeeCategory)—“WiththreelocationsinLincoln,Bridgevilleand

Townsend,Del.,CourageousHearts combinesthehealingpowerofhorses withhigh-qualitypsychotherapyservicesandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiestoindividuals,families, groups,businessesandcorporations. Sessionsincludeamentalhealthclinicianandaskilledequineprofessional wholeadparticipantsthroughexperiential learning.”

•RiversEdgeAdvisors(15-40EmployeeCategory)—“RiversEdgeAdvisorsisaregisteredinvestmentadvisor andbusinessadvisoryfirmwithacommitmenttothehighestfiduciarystandard.Thefirmofferstaxplanning, estateplanning,businessplanning,and corporateretirementservicestohighnet-worthindividuals,businessleaders andcorporateretirementplansponsors.”

•SurfBagel(41-150EmployeeCat-

THANK YOU

to our sponsors for your invaluable contributions to the South

Coastal Delaware Dog Park. Your support is crucial in making this vision a reality. We are deeply grateful for your commitment and generosity.

Tunes for Tails Sponsors

Bethany Beach Beverage Co.

Garth Enterprises

Miranda Enterprises, LLC

Silent Auction Supporters

Cedar Land + Sea Kitchen

Cripple Creek Country Club

Coastal Veterinary

FCI of Delmarva, LLC

G. & E. Hockers

Supermarkets

Melissa’s Restaurant

Off the Hook

Parkway Restaurant

Turning Leaf Landscaping

Twinings Nantucket’s and Lobster Shanty

Top Dog

Bethany Beach Beverage Co.

Coastal Plaza, LLC

Coastal Veterinary

Loyal Companion

Anonymous

Coastal Point

Coastal Tented Events

Cripple Creek Country Club

FCI of Delmarva, LLC

Heavenly Hound Hotel

Leslie Kopp Group

Miken Builders

Pro Works

Turning Leaf Landscaping

Wayne Lyons

Friendly Pup

Banks Wines & Spirits

County Bank DE

David J. Haun

DiFebo’s Restaurants & Market

G. & E. Hockers

Supermarkets

egory)—“SurfBagelisaquick-service restaurantthatservesbreakfastand lunchandspecializesinfreshlymade NewYork-stylebagels.SincetheopeningoftheflagshiplocationinLewes, Del.,20yearsago,therestauranthasexpandedtoitscurrentfourlocationsand aniconicbrandinSouthernDelaware.” AwardofExcellencerecipientsinclude:

•DownSyndromeAssociationof Delaware(NonprofitCategory)

•JackLingoAssetManagement(114EmployeeCategory)

• TevebaughArchitecture(15-40 EmployeeCategory)

•BouldenBrothers(41-150EmployeeCategory)

Theawardsceremonywilltakeplace onNov.6atHotelDuPont’sGold BallroominWilmington.Thekeynote speakerwillbeMichaelMeoli,presidentandowner/operatoroftheMeoli Companies,whichownsandoperates 25McDonald’srestaurantsacrossthe DelmarvaPeninsulainDelawareand Maryland.

“Hisrestaurantsareconsistentlyrecognizedfortheiroutstandingachievements incustomersatisfaction,superb operations,andemployeeandmanagementdevelopment.Hehasreceivednumerousrecognitionswithinthe McDonald’ssystem,includingtworegionalRonaldAwardsaswellasMcDonald’sCorporation’smostprestigious owner/operatoraward—theGolden ArchAward—whichrecognizesthe outstandingachievementsofthetop1 percentofowner/operatorsworldwide.” Formoreinformation,contactKerri Welcheratkwelcher@dscc.com, orvisit www.dscc.com/superstarsinbusiness.

EdwardJones thankscommunity forsuccessful schoolsupplydrive

TherecentEdwardJonesSchool SupplyDriveinMillsborowasagreat success,accordingtothelocalEdward Jonesfinancialadvisors.

TheeventwasheldtosupportEast MillsboroElementarystudents.

“Iaminaweofthegenerositythis communityshowswhenaneedpresents itself,”KevinThompsonsaid.“Thank youtoeveryonewhomadeadonation duringourrecentdrive.Yourthoughtfulness willmakeasignificantdifferenceforothersinourcommunity.”

ThisisthefourthyearthatEdward Joneshasparticipatedintheschoolsupplydrive.

TheMillsboroofficeislocatedat 24077CountryLivingRoad,Suite5, Millsboro.

TheMillsborofinancialadvisorsare KevinThompson,LanceRogersand MitchRogers.

CosgrovejoinsColdwellBankerRealty

ColdwellBankerRealtyintheMidAtlanticannouncedrecentlythatoneof theregion’sleadingrealestateagents, CarrieCosgrove,hasaffiliatedwiththe company’sCoastalDelawareoffice.She wasmostrecentlyaffiliatedwiththe BethanyBeachofficeofanotherarearealtygroup.Cosgroveclosedmorethan $3.3millioninrealestatesalesacross14 transactionsin2023.

AftergrowingupinNorthCarolina, CosgrovemovedtoDelawarein2004, captivated,shesaid,bytheregion’s charmandbeachlife.Shebeganherreal estatecareerin2016.

“Cosgrove,”representativessaid, “leveragesherextensiveknowledgeof theconstructionindustryandherkeen insighttoguideclientsintheirbuying andsellingdecisions,whethernewconstructionorresales.Sheholdsnumerous realestatecertificationsandisdedicated tocontinuallyenhancingherexpertise throughadditionaldesignations.This commitmentensuressheprovidesthe highest levelofservicetoclients throughoutSussexCountyandthe DelawareandMarylandEastern

Shore.”

Cosgrovesaid,“AsaSussexCounty residentforthepast20years,Ihavea deepappreciationandunderstandingof thepropertyvalues.Myloveforthe area,combinedwithmyknowledgeof therealestateindustryandmystrong negotiatingskills,ensuresthatIprovide exceptionalassistancetoclientsinthe buyingandsellingprocess.Iamexcited topartnermybusinesswithColdwell Banker Realtybecausetheyofferinnovativetechnologyandsupport,astrong globalnetworkandaluxuryprogram withabrandnamethatresonateswith consumers.”

“CarrieisaseasonedandhighlyaccomplishedagentinSussexCounty,and wearethrilledthatshehaschosento affiliatewiththeCoastalDelawareoffice,”saidGregGoldman,districtmanager,ColdwellBankerRealtyinthe Mid-Atlantic.“ColdwellBanker’spresence,globalfootprintandstronglocal leadership,combinedwithCarrie’sexceptionalservicetoherclientscreatesa perfectpartnershipthatweareproudto bepartof.”

SussexCountywins22ndaward forexcellenceinfinancialreporting

TheGovernmentFinanceOfficersAssociationoftheUnitedStates andCanada,basedinChicago,this monthawardedSussexCountyits CertificateofAchievementforExcellenceinFinancialReportingfor its2023comprehensiveannualfinancialreport.Theawardisamong thehighestformsofrecognitionfor governmentalaccountingandfinancialreporting.

Thisisthe22ndyearinarowthat SussexCountyhasearnedthetop honor.

Theawardisanacknowledgment ofSussexCounty’scomprehensive annualfinancialreport,whichwas judgedbyanimpartialpaneltomeet theassociation’shighstandards.The documentincludestheCounty’sannualaudit,showingassets,liabilities,

equity,revenuesandexpenses.Italso containsinformationaboutcounty demographicsandthelocaleconomy. Thatinformationhelpsthosereviewingthereport—suchasinvestors— tobettergaugetheCounty’sfinancialcondition.

“SussexCountyisproudtoberecognizedonceagainforearningthe respectofourfinancialpeers,and proudtorepresentthetaxpayers,who haveentrustedustobethebestpossiblestewardsoftheirmoney,” CountyFinanceDirectorGinaA. Jenningssaid.“Ultimately,thishonor isforthem,thepeopleweserve.

“Thisawardrepresentsthegold standardinfinancialreporting,andit isagoalwewillcontinuetostriveto meeteachandeveryyear,”Jennings said.

CEILING FANS INSTALLED

august Events

THE DATE:

Honor Guard and Post will pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost on the most infamous attack on American soil. 9:30 AM ~ Honor Guard will present colors and volley (by the main flag)

members and guests from the community are invited

LowerShoreImmediateCareofSelbyvillecelebratesgrandopening

OnTuesday,July16,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithLowerShoreImmediateCareofSelbyvilletocelebrate theirgrandopening.Friends,family, communitymembersandlocaldignitarieswereinattendance.

LowerShoreImmediateCareof Selbyvilleoffersarangeofhealthcare serviceswithnoappointmentnecessary.Thatincludeswoundtreatment andrepair,treatmentforminormedicalconditions,physicals,treatment ofallergicreactionsandburns,workerscomporautoaccidents,orthopedicinjuries,jointinjectionsandjoint aspirations,chronicorthopedicconditionsandoccupationalhealthservices.

VisitLowerShoreImmediate

Careat38229DupontBoulevard, Selbyville,ortolearnmore,call(302) 433-6440orvisitlowershoreofselbyville.com.

CoastalPoint•Submitted KarenMullPA-C,JamieMcKeeRT, Susan Ostan,KevinMullPA-C,Aaron GreenMD,GailSmiley.

BrasforaCausefundraisersetforOct.16

TheWomen’sCouncilofRealtors, SussexCounty,willpresentthe12th annualBrasforaCauseFundraiser attheRustyRudderinDeweyBeach onOct.16.Thethemeforthisyear’s eventis“Barbie’sBra-tastic Fundraiser!”

MoneytobenefittheDelaware BreastCancerCoalitionandBeebe MedicalFoundationfortheCenter forBreastHealthwillberaised throughaliveauction—localbusinessesenteradecoratedandthemed “bra”tobeauctionedoff.Thebras arewornbymodels(traditionally male,butwomenmodelsarealso welcome),andattendeesbidontheir favoritebraasthemodelwalksthe runway.

Theeventhasgrownthroughout theyears,withproceedsbenefitting breastcancerawareness,education

andsupportservicesthroughthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalition andtheCenterforBreastHealth throughBeebeMedicalFoundation, andforeducationopportunitiesfor SussexCountyWomen’sCouncilof Realtors.

BrasforaCausewillbeheldon Oct.16,atRustyRudderinDewey Beach.Doorsopenat4:30p.m.,and theeventstartsat5:30p.m.Heavy appetizerswillbeserved,andacash barwillbeavailable.Ticketsare availableinadvancefor$40at www.wcrbrasforacause.comorfor $45atthedoor.

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

Votingrightsgroupre-launchesvoterguide

Forthethirdyear,theDelaware VotingRightsCoalition(DVRC)isorganizingapubliceducationcampaign toinformDelawarevotersaboutthe upcoming2024PrimaryElectionon Tuesday,Sept.10.Thecampaigncentersaroundthere-launchofthecomprehensivevoterguide,“HowtoVotein Delaware’s2024PrimaryElections,” andfeaturesinformationontheraces, theavailablevotingoptions,andlinks toalltheresourcesvotersmayneedfor additionalelectioninformation.

TheupdatedDVRCvoterguideis availableonlinehere:bit.ly/voterguide2024.

Voterscanaccessprintanddigital versionsofthevoterguide,availablein bothEnglishandSpanish,anddownloadablevoterinformationgraphicsto shareonsocialmedia.

didatesrunningintheirdistrictsand theirpositionsonkeyissues.

“Votereducationiscrucialthisyear, especiallywiththere-introductionof Delaware’searlyvotingperiod,”saidJill ItzkowitzoftheLeagueofWomen Voters.

ThisyearDelawarevoterscancast theirballotsearly,Aug.28-31andSept. 3-8,atanyearlyvotinglocationintheir county.

“Thischangepresentsasignificant opportunityforincreasedvoterparticipation,butitalsorequiresthatvoters arewell-informedabouthow,where, andwhentoutilizethisnewoption. Votingisabouthavingachoiceandensuringthateveryvoterunderstandsthe choicestheyhaveisessentialformaintainingahealthydemocrac y,”said Itzkowitz.

Similarlytolastyear,thevoterguide alsofeatureskeyinformationaboutaccessibility,animportantlegislativeand votereducationpriorityforDVRC. “Atthecore,ourcoalition’svotereducationeffortsareaboutensuringthe fullandeffectiveparticipationofevery eligiblevoter,withoutfacingunnecessarybarriers.Informationisonlyapart ofthefightforelectionaccessibility,” saidJoannKingsley,votingrightsadvocatewiththeDisabilitiesLawProgram atCommunityLegalAidSocietyInc. (CLASI).“Wemustcontinuetoguaranteeaccessibilitythroughouttheelectoralprocess,includingregisteringto vote,castingavoteprivatelyandindependently,andaccessingpolling places.”

Thecomprehensivevoterguidefeaturesinformationonwhere,whenand howtovotethisSeptember.Itincludes linksforeasynavigationtovoterinformationwebsites,suchasVoteDelaware.org,ACLUofDelaware’s votereducation websiteand Vote411.org/Delaware,theLeagueof WomenVoters’votereducationwebsite. Thesitesfeaturedetailedcandidate questionnairesandinformationon eventssuchascandidateforums,allowingvoterstolearnmoreaboutthecan-

FOR CHOICE

“Allelectionshavebothshort-and long-termimplications,”continuedAndrewBernstein,CozenVotingRights FellowattheACLUofDelaware. “Electionsimpacteverythingfromlocal policiestonationallegislation,andthis oneisnodifferent.That’swhyit’scrucialthatvotershavetheinformation thattheyneedtocasttheirballotsfor candidatesoftheirchoosing.”

TheACLU’sEveryVoteCounts campaignchampionsdemocracyreforms,includinginDelaware.

Withtheprimaryelectionslessthan onemonthaway,DVRCencouragedall voterstovisitbit.ly/voter-guide2024 andmakeaplantovoteduring Delaware’searlyvotingperiodbeginningWednesday,Aug.28,byabsentee ballot,orin-persononElectionDay, Tuesday,Sept.10,from7a.m.to8p.m.

ThoseinterestedingettingmoreinvolvedwiththeEveryVoteCounts campaignarebeinginvitedtojoin ACLU-DEandDVRCatanupcomingcampaigntrainingsessioninLewes orNewCastle.Learnmoreandregister atbit.ly/evc-training.

BethanycouncilhonorsMattaforrecognition

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

JonathanMatta,votedLifeguardof theYearbyhispeers“forhisoutstandingperformanceandleadershiponand offthebeach,”wasintroducedandhonoredbytheBethanyBeachTown CouncilattheAug.16meeting.

CouncilmanPatrickShepleeread whatCapt.JoeDonnellywroteabout Matta,afour-yearguardandrecent graduateofChristopherNewportUniversityinNewportNews,Va.,wherehe earnedadegreeinmechanicalengineering.

MattaplanstojointheU.S.Navy and gotoOfficerCandidateSchool.

“Heisamodelofconsistencyonthe stand,andouryoungerguardslookto himasanexampleofdiligentlifeguardingandnonstopworkethicoffthe beach.Anextremelydrivenyoungman, Jonhasdedicatedhimselftocontinually improvingbothhisphysicalconditioningandhislifeguardingskillsand knowledge.Whetherit’strainingfor landline,liftinginourweightroom,or running10+milesontheroad,Jon nevershiesawayfromputtinginthe extrahoursofwork.Hisattitudetrickles downtotheotherguards,andourpatrolisabetteragencybecauseofhis dedication.Jonletshisactionsdothe talkingandhislead-from-the-frontattitudehassteadilyearnedtherespectof allheworkswith;it’snosurprisehis peersvotedhimourmostoutstanding lifeguardforthe2024summer,”Donelly wrote.

ShepleesaidhewasproudtoannouncetheSussexCountylifeguard teamcompetedintheU.S.Lifesaving AssociationNationalLifeguardChampionshipsinSouthPadreIsland,Texas, andfinishedfirst“forthefirsttimein thecompetition’shistory.”

“Infact,nochapteroutsideofNew JerseyorCaliforniahadeverwonthis nationalcompetitionpriortothisyear. Andwedidn’tjustwin,wecrushedthe competition,scoring1,465points,527 pointsaheadofsecond-placefinisher, LosAngelesCounty,”Shepleesaidto

applause.

“Ladiesandgentlemen,wecanallbe extremelyproudofthesehighlytrained andmotivatedyoungmenandwomen thatkeepus,andallourvisitors,safeon thebeacheverydayofoursummerseason.Whenyoucrossoverthedunes,the guardsareourfirstresponders,”Sheplee said.

LifeguardsbelongtotheSussex CountyLifesavingAssociation,which sent79lifeguardstothecompetition, including15fromBethanyBeach.

TheywereLt.PatrickBernsandhis wife,townAssistantFinanceDirector MelaneyBerns;Lt.BrendanReganand his brothersLiamandSeamus;Evan Grace;CharlieBlundell;NikkiPhillips; ThemoRigakos;LoganRohde;Dillon McKay;JensenRitter;CaitlinMcMahon;QuinnMacauley;andBradyWolf.

“Theothersetofthreesiblingsis madeupofJackson,CadeandCole. Youwillrecognizetheirlastname, Donnelly.That’sright,theyarethesons ofourCapt.JoeDonnelly,”Sheplee said.

Atthechampionshiptherewere34 teamsand363competitors.Ofthe18 events,BethanyBeachguardsfinished in thetop20and15finishedinthetop 10.Ofthose15top10events,sevenfinishedinthetopfour.Thereweretwo fourth-placeplacefinishers,twosecond-placefinishersandthreefirst-place finishers.

NationalchampionsareEvanGrace, who,forthethirdconsecutiveyearwon theMale2KBeachRunandPatrick Berns,whowontheMaleAgeGroup 2KBeachRun.

TheRelayTeamintheMale4X90

RunRelaywascomposedofDillon McKayandBrendan,LiamandSeamus Regan.

Referringtothe2024report,Sheplee saidofparticularinterestisthatthe squadincludestwosetsofaparentand childbothguarding,twosetsofahusbandandwife,sevensetsofsiblings guardingwithtwoofthosehavingthree siblingsandfoursetsoflegacies,witha parenthavingguardedinpastyears.

Thetownhasbeenfullystaffedthis summerwith74lifeguards,57males and23females,ledbyDonnellyandassistedbyfivelieutenantsandfourcrew chiefs.

Asoflastweek,guardsperformed 353waterrescuesand421firstaidassistances.Theyreturned135lostchildrenandhandledsevenambulance emergencies.

Crossword

BETTER WITH AGE

By Scott Hogan & Katie Hale

DelawareArtMuseum setssailtoLewes

TheDelawareArtMuseum,the state’slargestartmuseum,locatedin Wilmington,willofferasneakpeekof itsupcomingexhibition,“JazzAgeIllustration,”aspartofa“friendraiser”at theLewesYachtClub,2701Cedar Street,Lewes.TheDelArtSailsSouth event,whichincludesfoodandbeverage,asilentauctionandlivemusic,will takeplaceonWednesday,Sept.11, from5:30to7:30p.m.,andticketscost $75.

BarbaraGoetz,museumtrusteeand chairoftheevent,andwholivesin Lewes,said,“DelArtisdoingreallyengagingexhibitionsandprogramsforall Delawareans.Beginningwiththis event,weareexcitedtomeetpeople interestedinlearningmoreaboutthe educationalandculturalopportunities themuseumcanoffertoSussex Countyresidentsandvisitors.Joinus andhelptopaintthepicture.”

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

Inadditiontothepreview,themuseumwillshareplansforbustripsfrom SussexCountytothemuseumand hostingprogramsinsouthern Delaware.Themuseumiscommitted topartneringwiththemanyexisting organizationsthatarealreadyrootedin Sussex.

ExecutiveDirectorMollyGiordano said,“Everyonedeservesaccesstogreat artandartmuseums,andit’simportant thatweimaginetogetherhowthe DelawareArtMuseumcanserveSussexCountyinthefuture.Withmajor originalexhibitionslike‘JazzAgeIllustration,’weareexcitedtosharerich artsofferingswitheveryoneinthe FirstState.Ilookforwardtobringing thispreviewtoLewesaspartofthe kickofftoour‘YearoftheIllustrator.’ It’sagreatstepping-offpointaswe writethenextchapterforexpandedart accessforallDelawareans.”

Ticketsforthe“friendrasier”must bepurchasedinadvance,at delart.org/delartsailssouth.Proceeds benefitfuturemuseumprogramsand eventsinSussexCounty.

Visitdelart.org/delartsailssouthfor additionalinformationorcontact info@delart.orgwithfurtherquestions. ThehostcommitteeforDelArt SailsSouthincludesDebbieandMike Horak,KellyHorne,CarolynMarshall, ConnieMiller,SuzanneMoussa, MaryanneMurray,AlyssaO’Connell, EllenPowers,PattySoffronoff,Chris Visconti,andBethWellsandPaul Bechly.

BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalsetforSept.7

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommercewillpresentthe46thAnnualBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalonSaturday,Sept.7,from10a.m.to 5p.m.

Formorethan45years,theannual event,locatedindowntownBethany Beach,hashostedmorethan100juried artiststoshowcaseandselltheirwork.The featuredartistsbringuniquecreationsrepresentingavarietyofdifferentmediums, includingpainting,photography,woodwork,metalwork,clay,basketsandjewelry.

SupportedbyTaylorBank,thisyear’s festivalwillalsofeaturealiveradiobroadcastandlivemusic.

ThefestivalweekendwillbeginonFriday,Sept.6,attheMeettheArtistsReceptionhostedbyGalleryOneand sponsoredbyComcast.Attendeeswillbe abletoenjoyaneveningoflightfareby TasteEventswiththe16partnerartistsof GalleryOne,locatedat32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView,from5to7p.m.Wine tastingswillbeofferedbySaltedVines Vineyard&Winery.

ThisisanRSVP-onlyevent.Allregisteredattendeeswillqualifytowina$300 GalleryOnegift cardandoriginalpottery byCarmelaColeman.

Throughouttheartsfestival,therewill beasilentauction,featuringworksofart donatedbythefestival’sartists.Localbusinessesarealsowelcometodonatetothe silentauctionandshouldcontact events@thequietresorts.comformoreinformation.Thesilentauctionissponsored byCustomMechanical,andallproceeds fromthesilentauctionwillsupportthe artsprogramsoflocalelementaryschools intheregion.

Backbypopulardemand,Beach LiquorsissponsoringaticketedWine TastingeventhostedatHarvestTide Steakhouse,locatedintheheartofthefestival,at98GarfieldParkwayinBethany Beach.TheWineTastingwilltakeplace

TheBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalissetfornextweekendandwillbringartistsandcraftersfromallover.

intwoseparatetimeslots(1-3p.m.and46p.m.)andfeaturetastingsfromavariety ofdifferentwines.

Eventsponsorsinclude:Supporting SponsorsTaylorBank,SouthernDelaware Tourism;TransportationSponsorRenewal byAndersen;MediaSponsorsCoastal Point,ForeverMedia-TheWave,Today Media;Volunteer&ArtistsSponsor Heather’sHomeWorks;SignatureSponsorsBeachLiquors,Comcast,Creative Concepts,McKeeBuilders,SaltedVines

Vineyard&Winery;SilentAuction SponsorCustomMechanical;Festival SponsorTasteEvents;ShoppingBag SponsorsBethanyBeachBooks&The BookDrop,ChesapeakeLegalCounsel, MikenBuilders;EntertainmentSponsor Clove&CedarCoffeebar;andCommunicationSponsorDelmarvaTwo-Way Radio.

Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlyatthefestivalbutalsoat localbusinesses,aswellastoexplorethe

area’smanylocalartgalleries.Abusiness directorycanberequestedorfoundon thequietresorts.comtoplanafun-filled weekend.Additionaloverflowparkingwill beavailableatSt.Ann’sParish,locatedat 691GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach, withshuttleservicestoandfromthefestival.

FormoreinformationontheBethany BeachBoardwalkArtsFestival,visit BethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall (302)539-2100.

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CHEERhosting2024FallFestival

TheNutritionProgramofCHEER,Inc. ishostingitsAnnualTrapPondFallFestival onFriday,Sept.6,from10a.m.to2p.m.It willbeheldatTrapPondStatePark,located offRoute24eastofLaurel,Del.Entrance intotheparkisfree.AdetouraroundTrap PondRoadmaybeineffect,soplanextra timetotravel.

Activitiesduringthedayincludea WhiteElephanttable,prizeBingogames, horseshoes,cornholegameanda50/50 drawing.DJSkyBradywillbeprovidingthe musicforadancecontestaswellasmany otherfungamesandactivities.

Areaagenciesandcompaniesthatpro-

videservicestoseniorswillhaveinformationaltablessetupandwillbegivingaway freeitemstoeveryoneinattendance.Most willbeofferingadrawingfordoorprizes. Thereisaregistrationfeeof$7forseniorsage60andoverand$9forthoseunder age60.Thetraditionaldeliciousmealwill highlightthelunchmenu.TicketsareavailableatallCHEERCentersinSussex CountyorcontactRobinGreeneat(302) 853-4199.Itisrecommendedthatticketsbe purchasedinadvance.Allseniorsareinvited. Allproceedsfromthiseventbenefit CHEER’sMealsonWheelsProgramthat serveshundredsofhomeboundseniorsdaily.

CrosswordAnswersfromB8

Fillinthegridsothateveryrow,everycolumnandevery 3x3 gridcontainsthedigits1through9.Thatmeansthat no numberisrepeatedinanyrow,columnorbox.

EvenacloudyskyoverBethanyBeachisaprettysky.

V-JDayCommemoration

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

a.m.,Sept.2,202

CeremonytobeheldbesidetheUSS MissourigunatFortMilesMuseum

Theceremonywillinclude: anoral the surrender a reading ofGen.Douglas MacArthur’sspeech

tollingofthebellfor50ofthe774 brave Delawareanswhomade

Visitorscanexplorethehistoricarea, tourFortMilesMuseumandBattery519, viewmuseumplansandlearnabout museumsupportgroups.

SussexMasterGardenersofferingfallworkshops

Withtheapproachoffall,thereisstill timeforgardeninginthemoderating temperatures,andtheSussexMaster Gardenersareofferingworkshopsfor gardenerstogettipsfortheirfallgardens. Theclasseswillbeheldin-personandvia Zoomwherenoted.Allclassesarefree unlessnoted.Pre-registrationisrequired. Registerat

http://www.udel.edu/0012335.

ForthoseattendingbyZoom,an emailtoparticipantswillbesentoutwith thelink/phonenumberandhandouts24 hourspriortothescheduledworkshop. In-personworkshopswillbeheldatthe CarvelCenter,16483County SeatHighway,Georgetown.

•Tuesday,Sept.17,6:30p.m.The DishontheDelmarvaPoultryIndustry presentedbyGeorgieCartanza,Poultry ExtensionAgentfortheUniversityof Delawareandpoultryfarmer—This presentationwilltakeparticipantsona journeythroughthehistoryofpoultry productionontheDelmarvapeninsula, tracingitsevolutionfromamistaketo today’sadvanced,large-scaleoperations. Itwillexplorecommonmythsandmisconceptionsaboutmodern-daypoultry production.Additionally,itwillexamine theeconomicimpactontheregional economy.

Whetheraconsumer,produceror stakeholder,thispresentationwilloffer perspectivesononeoftheessentialsectorsofagriculture.Tocapitalloff,Cartanzawillsharesomeofherfavorite poultryrecipes,sharingversatility ofthis proteinandhowitcanbetransformed intodeliciousmeals.(In-personand Zoom)

•Tuesday,Sept.24,11a.m.Haveyour GardenbeaWildlifeDestination:How toParticipateintheHome-GrownNationalParkProgram—MasterGardenersKarenKolliasandMaryHallwill presentthisworkshopheldintheMaster Gardeners’DemonstrationGarden.Parts ofthisgardenareconnectedtothe Home-GrownNationalPark,which highlightsnativepollinatorsplants, grassesandweeds,nolawnandshowing successionalblooming.Theywillprovide handoutson(anddiscuss)nativepollinatorsandbiodiversity ofplants,aswellas howtojointheHome-GrownNational Park,foundedbyDougTallamy.(In-person)

•Thursday,Oct.17,1p.m.Harvesting &SavingNativeSeeds—MasterGardenerJudyPfisterwillleadaprogramon harvestingandstoringnativeseeds.Learn aboutthemostcommonnativeplants seedsthatagardenermaywanttopropagate,includingwhentoharvest,andhow dryandstorethem.They’llalsodiscuss testingseedsforviability beforeplanting. Weatherpermitting,theywillgointothe demogardentoidentifyseedheadsoffall bloomersandselectsomeseedsforharvestingbackintheclassroom.(In-person)

•Thursday,Nov.7,1p.m.Makinga Kokedama—MasterGardenerLinda

Spellmanwillconductthisworkshop. Whetheraplantloverorjustseekinga connectionwithnature,thishands-on workshopwillintroduceparticipantsto theancientJapanesetechniqueof Kokedama(“mossball”).Participantswill crafttheirowneco-friendlybotanicalcreationinthisclass,whichprovidesablend ofhorticultureandartistry.Attendees shouldbringscissors.(Classsize limitis 20.In-person.$15fee)

•Tuesday,Dec.3,1p.m.Makinga Wreath—MasterGardenerHeike Kuskawillleadawreathmakingclass.She willdiscusscollectingandpreparingthe greens,andwilldemonstratehowtowire thegreenstotheform.Shewillhavea numberofdecorationsthatcanbeusedto finishthewreaths,andgreens,wreath forms,wire,decorationsandbowswillbe provided.Attendeesmaybringtheirown

bowsanddecorationsiftheywanttocraft a particularlookorcolorscheme.Attendeesshouldbringclippersandgloves.(In person.$20fee)

Formoreinformation,contactKaleb Scottbyemailatkjscott@udel.eduorcall (302)856-7303.

Gardenquestions?

CalltheGardenHelplineat(302) 831-3389foranswerstolawnandgardeningneeds.MasterGardenersare availabledailytohelpyouwithquestions aboutyourlawnandgardens.Thehelp lineisopenMondaythroughFridayfrom April14untilOct.14,orduringtheoffseason,callandleaveamessage.Volunteerswilldotheirbesttoreturncalls within48hours.

Askgardeningquestionsonline24

hoursadayathttps://www.udel.edu/extension/ask/.

Essentialgeneralinformationcanbe foundathttp://www.udel.edu/lawn-garden.

MasterGardenerMinuteVideoscan beviewedat

http://www.udel.edu/007373.

MasterGardenersareworkingvolunteersandaresupportedbyDelawareCooperativeExtensionthroughthe University ofDelawareandDelaware StateUniversityExtensionoffices.The workshopsarebroughttothepublicby theUniversityofDelawareCooperative Extension,aserviceoftheUDCollegeof AgricultureandNaturalResources—a land-grantinstitution.Thosewithspecial needsthatneedtobeaccommodatedcan contacttheofficetwoweekspriortothe event.

TheSt.Ann’sKnightsofColumbus Council16771announcedthisweek thatithascompleteditsbest-everCampaignforPeoplewithIntellectualDisabilities,collectingdonationsatSt. Ann’sCatholicChurchinBethany BeachandbothoftheHocker’sgrocery storelocationsinOceanViewand BethanyBeach,andhandingoutfree candytoalltakers.

“Thisyear,wehaveraisedjustover $12,000,nearly30percentmorethan lastyear,allofwhichwillbedonatedto ChimesDelaware,AutismDelaware and SpecialOlympicsDelaware,”reportedGrandKnightTomMcElroy.

“Onceagain,weareoverwhelmed withthegenerosityofourcommunity andthosewhovisitourbeachresortfor vacation.MybrotherKnightsofSt. Ann’sCouncilhaveparticipatedinthis nationalcampaignforseveralyearsnow,

andwehaveraisedmorethan$35,000 since2021,allofwhichhasbeendonatedtolocalorganizationsthatprovide communityservicestoindividualswith intellectualdisabilitiesandtheirfamilies.

“Butthiswasourbiggestyeareverby far.Wearegratefulforallthesupport fromthecommunity,visitorsandfrom Mr.HockerandtheHocker’sgrocery storeorganization,whichgraciouslyallowsustoaskfordonationsfrompatronsattheirtwogrocerystore locations,”continuedMcElroy.

InSeptember,theSt.Ann’sCouncil willdistributealittleover$4,000each toChimesDelaware,AutismDelaware andSpecialOlympicsDelaware.

Chimes Delawareisoneofthe largestprovidersinDelawareofcommunityservicesforadultswithautism, intellectualandco-occurringdisabilities.

AsamemberofChimesFamilyof Services,theiraimistoensurethatall peoplewithintellectualandbehavioral challengescanachievetheirfullestpotential.Theirservicesemphasizechoice anddiversityofopportunitiesthatspan everystageofadultlife,enablingtheir participantstofulfilltheirgoalsand dreamsandmaximizetheirindependence.Formoreinformation,visit https://chimes.org/about/chimesfamily/chimes-de/.

AutismDelawareisDelaware’s largestproviderofadvocacy,support andservicesforpeopleonthespectrum andtheirfamiliesandcaregivers.Their missionistohelppeopleandfamilies affectedbyautism,withthevisionthat allpeoplewithautismwillhaveopportunitiestolearn,grow,andlivefulllives asincludedandvaluedmembersoftheir communities.Formoreinformation,

visit https://www.autismdelaware.org/aboutus/.

ThemissionofSpecialOlympicsis toprovideyear-roundsportstraining andathleticcompetitioninavarietyof Olympic-typesportsforchildrenand adultswithintellectualdisabilities,givingthemcontinuingopportunitiesto developphysicalfitness,demonstrate courage,experiencejoyandparticipate inasharingofgifts,skillsandfriendshipwiththeirfamilies,otherSpecial O lympicsathletesandthecommunity. Formoreinformation,visit https://sode.org/.

TheKnightsofColumbusisa Catholic,family-oriented,fraternalorganizationdevotedtoworksofcharity andvolunteerservice.Theyraisefunds throughvariouscommunityeventsand donatethenetproceedstoworthy causes.Duringitsfiscalyearthatended June30,theSt.Ann’sCouncilraised morethan$100,000,whichenablesthe Counciltosupportlocalprogramsfor children’seducation,communityhealth, thehomeless,individualswithintellectualdisabilities,injuredveteransand first-responders,Justin’sBeachHouse, St.Ann’sParish,nearbypregnancysupportcentersandtheannualCoatsfor KidsProgram.

MembershipintheKnightsof Columbusisopentomen18orolder whoarepractical(thatis,practicing) CatholicsinunionwiththeHolySee. ForinformationonjoiningtheKnights ofColumbus,contactlocalMembership DirectorJimGarrityat jimgarr@icloud.com.

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

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

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers providesvolunteerservicestoallow memberstoageinplaceandremainin theirhomesandcommunities.Foran annualfee,memberscanreceiveupto 25hoursofservices,suchastransportationtomedicalandpersonalappointmentsandshopping,assistancewith technology,helpwithhouseholdmaintenanceandtasksandfriendlyvisitsand

Beebewelcomes Nehringtoitsstaff

BeebeHealthcarerecentlywelcomed Dr.DavidR.Nehring,MD,toitsMedicalStaff.

Nehringisageneralsurgeonwho caresforpatientsdiagnosedwithadiverserangeofmedicalconditionsrequiringsurgicalintervention,withthe mostcommonbeingherniarepairsand colonresections.Healsoprovidesgeneralsurgicalservicesforpatientsofall ageswhopresentintheEmergencyDepartment,demonstratingacuteonsetof appendicitis,gallbladderattacksand hernias.Nehringhasaspecificinterest inminimallyinvasiveandroboticsurgicaltechniques,andappliesthesetechniquesandtechnologiesofteninthe operatingroom.

NehringisagraduateoftheUniversityofVirginiaSchoolofMedicinein Charlottesville.HecompletedhisgeneralsurgeryresidencyatAkronCity Hospital,partoftheSummaHealth System,inAkron,Ohio,wherehewas ultimatelyawardedtheWilliamH. FalorResearchAwardforOutstanding Resident Research&Presentation.He hasservedasaguestlecturerandvolunteereducatoratbothorganizations. NehringisamemberoftheAmerican CollegeofSurgeons.

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telephonecalls.Volunteers,whoarevettedandtrained,canchoosewhatservicestheywanttoperformandwhen throughacomputersystem.

TheorganizationservesBethany Beach,Millville,OceanView,South 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 onsubjects suchasAlzheimer’s,safety inthehomeandcomputersecuritythat pertaintothecareofmembers Ifyouareinterestedinsupporting AutumnisintheAir,gotothewebsite, www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org topurchasetickets,becomeasponsor, makeadonationandtolearnmore aboutbecomingamemberorvolunteer fortheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteers.

PresentationonVietnamWarscheduled

JournalistNancyE.Lynch,author oftheaward-winningbook“Vietnam Mailbag,VoicesfromtheWar:19681972,”andVietnamWarveteranRick Lovekinwilljoinforcesforamultimediaprogramat5:30p.m.onOct. 23attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Underwrittenbyagrantfrom DelawareHumanities,Lynchand Lovekin’spresentationissponsoredby thelibrary,whichislocatedat123W. PineStreetinGeorgetown.

ABethelresident,Lynchwillread selectedcorrespondencefromservicemenfeaturedinherbook,basedon thenearly1,000lettersandhundreds ofpictureshernewspapercolumn,

“Nancy’sVietnamMailbag,”received forfiveyearsfromtroopsonthefront linesduringthatwar.

InherfinalcolumninDecember 1972,shepromised“herguys”she wouldsomedayputalltheirwarlettersandpicturesinabooktohonor them.The2008VeteransDayrelease ofher456-pagesocialhistoryfulfilled herpledge.

Thebookearnedagoldmedal fromIndependentPublisherin2009 forBestNon-FictionintheMid-Atlantic.

Lovekinhadamedicaldisability andcouldhaveavoidedservicein Vietnambutchoseinsteadtoenlistin

theU.S.Armyandspentayearin combatasadoorgunneronaHuey helicopterandlaterascrewchiefona Cobrachopper.HewasbasedinBien HoaandVungTauwiththe147th HelicopterCompany.

HewrotefrequentlytoLy nchduringhis1969-1970tour,alwayssigning hisletters,“YourManinNam.”He willsharesomeofhiscombatexperiences,aswellasamediapresentation ofimagesfromVietnamenhanced with1960smusic.Nowretired, Lovekin,formerlyofNewCastle County,livesinNorthEast,Md. Ly nchandLovekinwillbeavailableforquestionsaftertheirprogram.

ClassicalpianoconcerttobenefitBeebe

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

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Tim Cooper, Deputy Director of Public SafetyEmergency Management for Sussex County, will discuss planning for emergencies, among other relevant topics, in this free program.

Saturday, September 7 LEGO Club 11:00 am—12:00 pm

Let your child's imagination run wild at

CoastalPoint•Submitted Gatheringwiththeceremonial checkare,fromleft:Marie Gilmore,president,Worcester CountyVeteransMemorial; LaurenCooper,executivedirector,theCricketCenter; LindaForte,communitymarketingrepresentative,EastersealsofDelaware& MarylandEasternShore;Bob Broderick,commander,Post 166Leathernecks;Amanda Koontz,programadvancement associate,MaryDecker Brown,programmanager,Believe inTomorrow;andMilt Warren,Leatherneckssergeant-at-arms.

Veteransgroupdonates$10,000

AmericanLegionPost166Leathernecksapproveddonationstotaling $10,000tofivelocalcommunityorganizationsandthenationalSemperFi& America’sFundattheirrecentmembershipmeeting.

Thelocalorganizationsreceivingthe fundswereBelieveinTomorrow,EastersealsofDelaware&MarylandEast-

ernShore,theWorcesterCounty(Md.) VeteransMemorial,WorcesterCounty GoldandtheCricketCenter.Theyeach received$1,000.

Adonationof$5,000wasearmarked fortheSemper-Fi&America’sFund. Thefundprovidesfinancialassistance andlifetimesupporttocombat wounded,criticallyillandcatastrophi-

callyinjuredveteransofallbranchesof serviceandtheirfamilies.

Post166Leathernecksareinvolved fundraisingandvolunteeractivitiesin OceanCityandWorcesterCounty, Md.,andSouthernSussexCounty.The veteransgrouprecentlycelebratedits firstanniversaryasamemberofthe OceanCityAmericanLegionfamily.

BryanAllenStevensonSchoolofExcellenceopens

Withmorethan200communitymembers,familiesandstaffmemberspresent, theBryanAllenStevensonSchoolofExcellence(BASSE)celebratedtheopening ofitsdoorswitharibbon-cuttingceremony onThursday,Aug.22.LindaPricefromthe GeorgetownChamberofCommerceand GeorgetownMayorBillWestfacilitated theribbon-cuttingceremony.Severalother electedofficialsandcommunityleaders werepresent.

Theceremonyfeaturedmessagesfrom BryanAllenStevneson(BASSE’snamesake),theStevesonfamily,U.S.Sen.Chris Coons(D-Del.),formerNFLplayer DuronHarmon,DelawareSecretaryof EducationMarkHolodick,ExecutiveDirectoroftheCharterSchoolNetwork KendallMasset,BASSEstudentRussell EllisandmembersoftheBASSEfounding team.

“I’mveryexcitedtowelcomeourstudentsinthe2024schoolyear,”saidBASSE FoundingSchoolLeaderChantalleAshford.“TheBoard,ourinauguralstaffand ouryouthleadersfromoursummerprogrambuiltastrongfoundationforour schoolcommunity.Wewillcontinueto buildontheirworkduringourinaugural year!”

BASSEwillstartwithgradessixth-, seventh-andeighth-gradestudentsforthe 2024-2025schoolyear.BASSEisa Georgetown-basedfreepubliccharter schoolfocusedonservice-learning.BASSE isdesignedtobuildapathwayforleadershipwithinSussexCountythatstartswith students.Throughproximateservice-learningexperiencesandapersonalizedandrigorousacademiccurriculum,theywillseek tocultivatestudents’commitmenttostay engagedanddedicatedtoSussexCounty.

“Weplantedtheseedswithourstudents,families,staffandcommunity.Today ourseedhasblossomedandwearecutting theribbonfortheBryanAllenSchoolof

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Picturedattheribbon-cuttingforBASSE are,fromleft:frontrow,stateSen.Kyle Gay,JaylnPowell,DeniseSnyder,Karen Higgins,AmyGolden-Shepherd,Teresa Berry,ChristyTaylor,HowardStevenson, AlonnaBerry,LeslieSlan,Georgetown MayorBillWest,BetsyRenzo,Kendall Masset,andseveralBASSEBoardand staffmembers,alongsideStevenson familymembers.

Excellence2024,”saidBoardChairTeresa Berry,.

ThemissionofBASSE—inspiredby thewordsofitseponym,BryanStevenson, “Proximityisapathwaythroughwhichwe learnthekindofthingsweneedtoknowto makehealthiercommunities”—istoprovideopportunitiesforstudentsthrougha service-learninglenscombinedwithacademicrigor.

Stevenson,originallyfromMilton,isa socialjusticeactivist,lawyer,andthe founderandexecutivedirectoroftheEqual JusticeInitiativeinMontgomery,Ala. Stevensoncontinuestobelaudedforhis workandistheauthoroftheNewYork Timesbestseller“JustMercy.”HewasportrayedbyMichaelB.Jordaninthe2019 feature-filmthatadapted“JustMercy,” whichalsostarredJamieFoxx.Earlierthis year,Stevensondonated$100,000tothe initiative.

“TheBryanStevensonSchoolofExcellencewillnotjustcreatethenextBryan Stevenson,butwillusherinthenextgenerationofBryanStevensons,fightingfora bettertomorrowwiththeunderstanding that,inthewordsofBryanStevenson,‘We allhavearesponsibilitytocreateajustsociety,’”saidFounderAlonnaBerry. Formoreinformation,visitwww.basseinc.org/.

Congrats Lifeguards of the Year

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Libraryhosting‘FloodFair’inSeptember

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Coastaltownsareuniquelysusceptibletonaturaldisasters,particularly stormsthatproducewindandflooding.

Inanefforttoinformresidentsabout howtoprepareforsuchevents,the SouthCoastalLibrarywillhosta“Flood Fair”onFriday,Sept.6.

SussexCountyDirectorofPublic SafetyandEmergencyManagement TimCooperwillbethefeatured speaker.Cooperwillsharediscussplanningforemergencies,howtobebest preparedifevacuationsarecalledfor, andwaystostayinformedduringemergenciesanddisasters,amongotherrelevanttopics,accordingtolibrarydirector SusanneKeefe.

Aslocalresidentsknow,evena higher-than-expectedtidecanwreak havoconthearea.Justthisweek,the areaofRoute1neartheIndianRiver InletBridgewasclosedinbothdirec-

tionsforabout12hours,causingtraffic tobereroutedthroughMillsboro.

“Wearehopingforagoodturnout,” Keefesaidofthelibrary’supcoming event.FormerSouthCoastalLibrary AssistantPatriciaYoungcameupwith theconceptlastyearandsecuredagrant fromtheDelawareLibraryAssociation fortheprogram.Younghasparticipated inmanylocaldisaster-relatedprograms.

“Severeweatherandstormscausing localizedfloodingarebecomingmore commoninourarea.”Keefesaid.“Environmentaltrendssuggestthatproblems maygetworseinthecomingyears,”she said,addingthatthelibrary’s“Flood Fair”providesawidevarietyofinformationandresourcestohelpensurethe safetyofeveryoneinthearea—visitors andresidentsalike.

FollowingCooper’spresentation,the publicisencouragedtovisitinformation andresourcetableswheretheycanget moreinformationfromseveralrelated organizations,includingTheNature

Conservancy,theUniversityof Delaware’sCenterforEnvironmental MonitoringandAnalysis,UD’sCenter forDisabilitiesStudies,theCoastalResilienceDesignStudio,andtheE.L. QuarantelliResourceCollectionatUD’s DisasterResearchCenter,amongothers. Representativeswillalsoprovideinteractive,hands-ondemonstrationsof variousplanningtoolssuchasEnRoads andKnowYourZone.

Attendeeswillalsoreceiveafree bookprovidingfurtherinformationand tipsonpreparednesswhilesupplieslast. Thebooksareprovidedthroughthe grantfromtheDelawareLibraryAssociation.

Thefree-of-charge“FloodFair” eventwillbeheldfrom1to4p.m.on Friday,Sept.6inthelibrary’slarge meetingroom.Thelinktothelibrary’s calendarlistingfortheeventis: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/even t/12754630.

SVFCtoholdannualgolftournament

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillbeholdingits16thAnnual GolfTournamentonMondayOct.14. Theeventisafour-personteam scramble,withdoorprizes,raffleprizes andmore.

Lunchwillbeserved,andahole-inoneonHole16winstheplayeranew Kia,courtesyofSelbyvilleHollyKia. Entryformsandsponsorformsare

ontheSVFCwebsiteat selbyville88.com.

Formoreinformation,contactRoy Gould,golfchairman,atrgould@selbville88.com.

MacLeishfocusesonyoungteachingtalent

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Dr.AlexisMacLeish,whowasonce ateacheratLordBaltimoreElementary School,isnowthetalentacquisition andcertificationprogramspecialistwho joinedtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’shumanresourcesteamlastfall. Shehasnowcastawidenetforteachingtalentandrunstheteachermentorshipprogramforthedistrict.MacLeish isreadyingnewteachersfororientation nextweek,whichwillbeheldatthe SouthernDelawareSchooloftheArts inSelbyville.

MacLeishispassionateabouther workandhasrecruited14residentsfor ayear-longembedprogramwithone morelikelycandidatetojointheIRSD residency.

“Iampassionateaboutteaching, learning,andenhancingtheeducation andschoolingexperienceofelementary, andintermediatestudentsinourdistrict,”shesaid.

“Wearegratefultohavestrongresidents,”shesaidoftheprogram.“Itisa year-long‘interview’thattheyhavebecausetheyareintheclassroom,withthe kids,andtheadministratorshavethese residentsintheirschoolsandwantto hostthem.Wehavehiredthemasfull-

timeteachersthisyear.

“Thisyearweareexcitedbecausewe havemoreresidentsthanlastyear,”said MacLeish.“Acoupleuniversitieshave contactedusand saidtheymayhave somemore.We havethemostresidentsofanyschool districtinthestate.

ThelastIchecked wedid.

“Weofferanice stipend, benefits includingvacation payandsickpay daysoff,andavestinginthepension becauseweareconsideringthemafulltimeemployee.”

ShementionedRyleePettyjohnwho isjoiningJMCasafirst-gradeteacher andhowsomeoftheresidents,along withMorganBurton,arelegacyteachersinthedistrict.OfEmilyPettyjohn, Rylee’smom,shesaid:“Hermother workswiththenewteachersatGeorgetown.”

UDgetswiththeresidency program

Severalofthenewlymintedteachers camethroughDelTech,DSUorother

collegesthatarealreadypreparedto offerresidencycreditsordistrictpersonnel.UniversityofDelaware,withits strongeducationprogramandteaching certification,waslatertothegameof residencyplacements.

“UDwashavingtroublegettingtheir programintotheresidencysowecontactedthestateandtheuniversityand beganadvocatingforthemtohavean option,”saidMacLeishoftherecent UDaddition.“So,wedidwhatwecould onourownbehalf”toobtainthesestudents.

“Andbecauseofthat,wewereableto getAudreyPriceandanotherstudent whowillcompleteherresidentprogram atthemiddleschoollevel.

“Wewanttocelebratethisprogress,” MacLeishsaid.“Aresidencyinourdistrictallowsthemtocometoournew educatorweeknextweek.Theywill havetheopportunitytomeeteveryone andtheywillhearfromourteacherof theyear.Theygotoalloftheprofessionaldevelopmentdays.

“ Weacclimatizethemtoourcommunityandcultureandtreatthemas professionalsfromdayone.Theyareso excitedaboutnewteacherweektogain theknowledgebase,andgetmoreacclimatedtothetechnologyandthecurriculumresources.Theyalsounderstand

theyneedtocomereadytowork,”said theIRSDrecruitmentspecialist.

“Theycanstrengthenourdepartmentevenfurther,”saidMacLeishof thenewadditions.

“Iftheydidnotattendnewteacher week,theywouldhavetositwiththeir cooperatingteacher,”tolearntheropes, shesaid.

“ItaughtatLordBaltimore,third grade,andbeforethatIwasintheRed Clayschooldistrict,”saidMacLeish.“I mademywayhereandIknewIalways wantedtoworkforIRandalargerdistrict.Thereisastrongsenseofcommunity.Wearethelargestdistrictper squaremileinthestate.”

QRCFgrantsupportsfirst-year teacherswithsuppliesmoney

IRSDalsobenefitedbyearninga grantforfirstyearteacherstohelpthem with schoolsupplyfunds.Manyteachershavetodig-intotheirownpockets inschooljusttoaffordthebasicsfor teachingandforafirst-yearteacher,this canbequiteaburden,notedtheIRSD’s MacLeish.

“IwroteaQRCFgrantonbehalfof ourneweducatorsandweaskedforthe

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NanticoketohostannualpowwowSept.7-8

“Inthepowwowcirclewecelebrate lifeandhonorabledeedsforboththe livingandthosewhohavepassedon. We’retaughtthatbyhonoringindividualsweencouragethenextgenerationto embracetheunlimitedpossibilitiesof theworld,”NanticokeIndianAssociationrepresentativessaidthisweekin announcingtheir46thannualpowwow, setforSept.7-8.

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

Oneofthedancesattendeesmight observethisyearatthepowwowisthe GrassDance.

“Itisbelievedtohaveoriginated withtheOmahaTribe.Allstoriesofthe dancepointtothedanceasceremonial. IntheSouth,sometribesbelieveitwas connectedtoawarriorsocietyandthat scalpsweretiedtothedancers’clothing tocelebratevictoryinbattle.TheGrass Dance,tothenortherntribes,isbelievedtobeablessingceremonyfornew ground.

“Thedancerswouldtramplethe grassdowninpreparationforavillage andgrasswastiedtothedancer.Asthe dancermoves,thefringeattachedtohis regaliaswaysasiftosimulatethenaturalmovementoftallprairiegrass.The danceissaidtorepresentthebalanceof life.Thedancermustperformthesame moveoneithertherightorleft.The dancer’sregaliaiscoveredwithyarnand ribbonsthatswayshowinglotsofcolor.”

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

Attheendofeachday,whenthe

CoastalPoint•Submitted Theever-popularpowwowputonbythe NanticokeIndianAssociationisscheduledforSept.7-8.

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 to theevent.Call(302)945-3400or emailinfo@nanticokeindians.orgfor moreinformation.

Formoreinformationonthepowwow,calltheNanticokeIndianCenter at(302)945-3400,theNanticokeIndianMuseumat(302)945-7022,oremailinfo@nanticokeindians.org.Those whowishtovolunteertohelpmakethis year’spowwowasuccesscanvisit www.signupgeniusforthescheduleand positionsstillneeded.

Dedicated to Our Community, Passionate About Your Jewelry

DOCofferingCitizensAcademyfromSept.24-Oct.29

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.

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maximumamountof$2,500forthe neweducatorsupplyaward,”said MacLeish.“Myrequestwasforfirst yearteachersonlytobeabletohave fundsforStaplesoranotherschoolsupplywebsitesthatwouldbenefittheirinstructionintheclassroom.

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,”CommissionerTerraTaylorsaid.“I encourageyoutoapplytoday andjoinusfortheFall2024Citizens Academy.”

TheDOCisseekingapplications fromadiversegroupofcommunityparticipantsage18andover.Nocorrections

“Theyallselecteddifferentitems fromtimemanagementclockstosuppliesandgreatitemstobenefittheirinstruction.Theyendedupgettingabout 90-$100eachbecausewehadsomany first-yearteacherstosplittheQRCF grant.

“As ateacheryoualwaysthinkabout whatyouneedtorefreshyourclassroom space,”shesaid.

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

TheDOCCitizensAcademyseeks tostrengthenpublicengagementwith theDOCthroughaccess,informationsharing,anddialogueandtobuildpartnershipswithlocalresidents.Sessions focusonawidevarietyoftopics,includingofficerandstafftraining,prisonoperations,probationsupervisionmethods, medicalcare,substanceabusetreatment, behavioralhealthcare,vocationaltraining andeducation,andtheDOC’scentral roleinDelaware’scomprehensivereentry

“Iwasabletoalloweducatorstopurchaseitemsfortheclassroom.You wouldhavethoughtthattheyhadwon atriptoDisneyworld!”

QRCFpresidentDougPurcellconfirmedthegrantrequest.“Itwas$2,500 whichwecallourmini-grants.Wecan approvethataspartofourregularwork aslongasit’sintheQRCFterritory whichincludestheIRschooldistrict.”

system.ParticipantsgainadeeperunderstandingofhowtheDOCidentifies— andaddresses—needsandriskswhile individualsareunderDOCsupervision inordertosupporttheirreentrysuccess andreduceDelaware’srecidivismrate. MembersofthemediaareencouragedtoattendandparticipateinCitizensAcademysessions.

Statewide,morethan4,000individualsarecurrentlyincarceratedinDepartmentofCorrectionfacilitiesand approximately10,000individualsare currentlybeingsupervisedbytheDOC onprobationorcourt-orderedpretrial supervision.PreviousDOCCitizens Academyprogramshavetakenplacein NewCastle,SussexandKentCounties. Formoreinformation,pleasecontact JasonMiller,ChiefofCommunications andCommunityRelationsat Jason.Miller@Delaware.govorcall302379-4048.

“Foralotoftheseteachersthese schoolsuppliescomerightoutoftheir ownpocket,”saidPurcell.

“Mydaughter-in-lawisanelementaryschoolteacherandtheytalkabout itallthetime,”saidPurelloftheexpenseburdenonteachers.“Itisheartwarmingtobeabletohelpthese first-yearteachersdoakickstartwith somefirst-yearsupplies.“

tarines;cantaloupes;watermelons; rainbowchard;arugula;spring onions;redonions;garlic;oysters,live crabs,hand-pickedcrabmeat,crabcakes;honey;jams;mushrooms; freshlylaideggs;icecreamtreats;locallyroastedcoffeeandcoffeedrinks; kombucha;cold-pressedjuices;freshbakedbreads,cakes,cookies,pies,and pastries—includingveganand gluten-freeselections—madewith fruitfromvendorsatthemarket; herb,veggieandflowerplants;freshcutherbsincludingmojitomint,basil andparsley;cut-flowerbouquets,includingzinniasandsunflowers;and muchmore.

ThisSaturdayisthelastchanceto purchaseticketsfortheHLFMBig Raffleforachancetowinsome prizesincluding:theFabu-LewesFeastwith12$100restaurantgift cardsandaPr ivate-in-Home3CourseChefwithWinePairingfor 10byLewesOysterHouse’sChef SeanCorea.ThedrawingisthisSaturday,Aug.31,at11a.m.—winners donothavetobepresentatthemarket.

Askidsheadbacktoschool,this SaturdayisthefinalChildren’sStorytimeattheMarketfortheseason, at10a.m.undertheyellowtent,with volunteersreadingbooksaboutfarming,gardeningandhealthyeating.All childrenandtheiradultsarewelcome.

ThefinalHLFMWednesday MarketatCrookedHammockBreweryoftheseasonisWednesday,Sept. 4.Customerscanstopbythe CrookedHammockBreweryparking lotfrom8to11:30a.m.fortheirlast chancetoshopattheWednesday MarketfromCosmicDogFarm, Davidson’sExoticMushrooms, DittmarFamilyFarms,Dream CatcherHomestead,KalmarFarm, MayhemsConfections,OldWorld Breads,thePointCoffeeHouse& BakeryandShadyMeadowFarms.

TheHLFMwebsitewww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsallvendors,theircontactinformation,and whetherornottheytakepre-orders. Forpre-orders,thecustomermay pickupatthevendortentinthe Market.

TheMarketacceptsSNAP,WIC andSFMNPbenefits,andcontinues tomatchSNAPupto$20permarket,percustomer.GototheSNAP tenttoprocessSNAP/EBT.

TheHLFMcontinuesitsFood PantryPurchaseProgram.HLFM customerswhowanttohelpfeedthe localcommunitymaypurchaselocal produce,meats,milk,andotherfood fromgrowersatthemarkettodonate tothisprogrameverySaturday.At theendofthemarket,theproduce andotherfoodsaregatheredand

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Workersattheraffleticketbooth.Right, ChefJeffHunterofLupoItalianKitchen willholdademoattheHistoricLewes Farmers’Market.

giventofoodpantriesincludingEpworthandCasaSanFrancisco.

Parkingislimited,socustomers shouldwalkorbiketothemarketif theyareable.Thecircleinfrontof theFredThomasBuildingatthefoot ofDupontwillbeopenforaccessible drop-offandpick-up,withsome spotsavailableforaccessibleparking only.WiththeadditionofnewsidewalkstoGeorgeH.P.SmithPark,the bestplacetoparkisinthemain parkinglotattheLewesElementary School(wherethemarketmovesifit rains)at820SavannahRoad. Formoreinformationgoto www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org.

FCHSPChocolateTastingsetforSept.7

TheFriendsofCape HenlopenStatePark (FOCHSP)aresettohold their16thAnnualChocolateTastingFestival,asweet traditionreturningonSaturday,Sept.7,from1to4 p.m.attheOfficers’Clubin CapeHenlopenStatePark (14628OfficersClub Road).

“Thisbelovedeventisa mustforbothchocolateenthusiastsandparksupporters,”organizerssaid. “Whetheryou’reaseasoned attendeeorafirst-timevisitor,thefestivalpromisesto beanafternoonofindulgenceandfun.Withan arrayofchocolateconfectionstosampleandample parkingattheOfficers’ Club,it’saneventyouwon’t wanttomiss.”

Allproceedsbenefitthe FOCHSPEducationFund, whichhasprovidedfinancialassistancetomorethan1,500students, allowingthemtoattendNaturePrograms atthePark.

Admissioncosts$8perperson,which includessixtastingtickets.(Nopersonal

containersarepermitted.)Thefestivalwill featureaselectionofchocolatecandiesand bakedgoods,allpreparedbylocalvolunteers.

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tivitiesfortheentirefamily. Visitorscanexplorescenic trails,rentabikeattheBike Barnorrelaxonthebeach. Familiescanalsoenjoythe newplayground,playa gameofdiscgolforsimply soakinthenaturalbeautyof thepark.

TheFriendsofCape HenlopenStateParkisa dedicatednon-profit 501(c)(3)organizationof volunteerscommittedtoenhancingandpreservingthe Delawarestatepark. Throughtheirefforts,they supporteducationalprograms,conservationinitiativesandpark improvements,suchasthe BikeBarn,newplayground andwaterfountains.Their missionistofosterappreciation,conservationand preservationthrougheducationandcommunityinvolvement.

beavailableforpurchase. A50/50rafflewillalsobeoffered. Parkentrancefeesareineffect. Inadditiontothechocolatetreats,Cape HenlopenStateParkoffersnumerousac-

FormoreinformationabouttheFriends ofCapeHenlopenStatePark,theirprojectsorhowtogetinvolved,visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org,email fochsp@gmail.comorcall(302)858-6127.

Admission: $15.00

Children 16 & Under Free

Open until mid-November Thursdays–Sundays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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FreemanArtsPavilion holdingArtSupplyDrive throughAug.31

Asthenewschoolyearapproaches, thepeoplebehindtheFreemanArts Pavilionwanttoensureareastudents havethetoolstheyneedtobeinspired andcreate.

FreemanArts,aprogramofthe JoshuaM.FreemanFoundation,will holdanArtSupplyDrivetobenefitlocal elementaryschools’artdepartmentsas partofitsmissionofadvancingartsaccessforall.

Budgetsformanyteacherscanbeso lowtheywilloftencovertheexpensesof fillingtheirclassroomswithsuppliesout oftheirownpocket,accordingtoPatti Grimes,executivedirectorofthefoundation.

“Artseducationisvitalinnurturing creativityandcriticalthinking,”shesaid. “Supportingoureducatorsmeansinvestinginthefutureoftheirstudents.”

ThroughAug.31,interestedparticipantscandropoffsuppliesatthevenue —locatedat31806LakeViewDrive, Selbyville—whereadrop-boxwillbe locatedneartheMainEntrance.Communitymemberscandropoffthesuppliesonperformancedaysbeginningat4

p.m.Donationswillalsobecollectedat theCarlM.FreemanFoundationOffice Building,locatedat31255Americana Parkway,Selbyville,from9a.m.to5p.m. MondaythroughFriday.

Tofurthertheimpact,theCarlM. FreemanFoundationwillmatchalldonationsraised.

“Wewantallchildrenintheclassroomstohaveaccesstoexpressingtheir creativityandunlockingtheirpotential,” saidMichelleFreeman,chairwomanof theCarlM.FreemanFoundation.“This driveismorethanjustmarkersandpaint supplies.”

Itemsthatwillbecollectedinclude: gluebottlesandsticks,scissors,oilpastels,Sharpies(blackorcolor),Crayola ModelMagic,Ziplocsandwichbags, sponges,aluminumfoil,watercolor paints,plasterclothstrips,beads,and whitedrawingorpaintingpaper.

Residentsorvisitorswhowouldlike toparticipatebutcannotgettothevenue todropoffsuppliesmaypurchaseitems fromtheJoshuaM.FreemanFoundation AmazonWishList,whichcanbefound atfreemanarts.org/ArtsDrive.

August29

EscapeRoom— Grabyourfamilyand friendsandtrySouthCoastalLibrary’sfree, camping-themedescaperoomfrom10 a.m.to4:30p.m.!Yourgroupoffour-toeightpeopleonlyhave20minutestosolve riddles,huntforclues,andfindthemap thatwillleadyououtofthewilderness!For ages8-Adult.Free,registrationrequired. Visitthelibraryorcall302-858-5518to registeryourgroupforatimeslot.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

August30

MeadowTour— JoinStephenPryceLea, DeputyExecutiveDirectoratDelaware BotanicGardens,from11:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.asheexplainsPietOldolf'sunique

meadowdesignwithover70,000perennial mostly-nativeplantsandgrasses.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder, areadmittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyan adult.Mustmaketourreservationsbygoing todel awaregardens.org/events CraftKitsforAges10-17— Youthages 10–17canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupakittocreateanartscene withcoloredstickers(sticker-by-number.) Allmaterialsprovided.Free,available throughSeptemberwhilesupplieslast. Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves.South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

August31

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

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummer BakeSaleintheWesleyHall,nexttoMillvilleUMC,from8to10:30-isha.m.The salewillfeaturehomemadecakes,pies, cookiesandsweettreats.Allproce edsgo tosupportlocalmissionprojects.

TrainYardShow— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubisholdingaModelTrainYard SaleattheClub’sclubhousefrom8a.m.to 1p.m.Everythinginmodeltrainswillbeofferedforsale.Therewillbenumerousindependentvendorsoutdoors,aDSRCvintage modeltrainsalesroomandfivemajoroperatingtrainlayoutsindoors.Admissionis free.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.Formoreinformation,call thepostat(302)539-9981.

September3

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupakitto createanartscenewithcoloredstickers (sticker-by-number.)Allmaterialsprovided. Free,availablethroughSeptemberwhile supplieslast.Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m .Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging

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@first-

statemarines.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 infriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandchar-

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itablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyouare interestedinattending,sendanemailto therese.r.gross@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Jun

e)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClu b meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

LegionAuxiliary — AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular menthlymeetingat6p.m.onthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothearea

andwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasa newmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwiththe bartenderandshewillfindanofficertotake careofyou.

Drop-Ins

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

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib .de.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 PublicLibraryhostsTeleservi ceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLib rary/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 welcome.

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

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

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

WingNight— America nLegionPost24in 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’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlob al MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeveryMondayeveningfrom6

to8p.m.inRoom#205intheChurchbuilding.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtips ondealingwiththelossofalovedone.For moreinformation,call539-9510.

VFWBreakfast— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Thecostis$14foradults,andfreeforchildrenunder12.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 throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeat ureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat

Oc eanView’sBigFishGrillat5p.m.There willbenomeetinginJuly.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830,orvisit https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebook pageathttps://deldems38.org.

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

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

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

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

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields

fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hosting freeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

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

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

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Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMarinersBethel ishostingpickleballeveryMonday,Wednesday andFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30p.m.

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

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild

Registrationopensat5:30pmonJuly25 andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Betha nyBeach,DE19930

meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetownPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheFrankford

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StoryTimewithDSWA— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forStory TimewiththeDESolidWasteAuthority& TrashCanDan!Free,availableonafirst come,firstservedbasis.Forinfants-Age5. Parentsmustaccompanychildren.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

DineronThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.For moreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us RecyclingDosandDon’ts— Notsurewhat youshouldputinyourcurbsiderecycling bin?JoinEducatorsf romDelawareSolid

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LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:1 5a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome. Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyare lookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admis sionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Private toursareavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.The museumisnothandicap-accessible.For m oreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.For moreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy—

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

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

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedthatdonationsbemadein Green’shonortoSt.JudeChildren’s Hospitalat https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications/donation-inhonor-of-someone.html,ortothe AmericanCancerSocietyat https://www.cancer.org/donate.html. Green’slifememorialisonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

DavidJames‘Dave’LongSr.,96

DavidJames“Dave”LongSr.,96, ofOceanView,Del.,passedawayon Thursday,Aug.22,2024,atDelaware HospiceCenter,inMilford,Del. LongwasborninRoxana,Del.,on Nov.2,1927,theyoungestofsix childrentothelateFredLongand Maddie(Cooper)Long.

HegrewuponafarminRoxana, wherehisdadfarmedandsold honey,whilehismomhelpedonthe farmandvaccinatedchickens.Growingupsoclosetotheocean,heenjoyedfishing,swimmingandhunting forrabbitswithhisdogs.Hismother wouldfryrabbitforbreakfastand cookduckorfishforsupper.

Hisgreat-great-great-grandfather DavidJamesLongfoughtinthe RevolutionaryWar,andDaveLong

continuedthefamilytraditionby servingintheMerchantMarines afterhighschoolandcarriedsupplies tothearmedforcesduringWorld WarII.Hesawtheworld—Africa, Asia,EuropeandSouthAsia.The adventureshehadwouldfillabook, whichhedidwrite,andinstilledin himalifetimelovefortravel.

HemarriedBettyJeanMcCabe, andtwoyearslaterthetwinswere born.ThefamilymovedtoVirginia, whereLongworkedforPlantEngineering.BettyLongandthetwins wouldcometoDelawareforthe summers,andDaveLongwould spendlongweekendsinDelaware.In 1972,thefamilymovedbackto Delawareforgood.Longgothisreal estateandbrokerlicense,andowned andoperatedD. J.LongRealEstate formorethan25years.

Longgrabbedlifewithboth handsandwasalwaysupforanadventure.Helovedtoread,garden, fish,hunt,explorehistoryandhavea nicedrinkofJackDaniels.Theworld willneverbethesamewithoutDavid JamesLongSr.

Inadditiontohisparents,Long wasprecededindeathbyhisfivesiblings,Horace,Florence,Edna,Tink andMadelyn;andhisbeloveddog, Ali.Heissurvivedbyhislovingwife of72years,BettyJean(McCabe) Long;histwins,DavidJ.LongJr. andhiswife,SaraBeth,ofOcean

View,Del.,andDawnBarnesand herhusband,Terry,ofBedford,Pa.; threegrandchildren,DavidJ.Long IIIandhiswife,Kristy,Benjamin BarnesandAndrewBarnes;andfour great-grandchildren,SummerLong, CourtneyLong,HunterBarnesand RemiBarnes.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom3to 4p.m.onFriday,Aug.30,2024,at theOceanViewChapelofMelson FuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRd.,OceanView,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinLong’sname totheBrandywineValleySPCAby visitingwww.bvspca.org.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

RonaldG.‘Ron’McCabe,91

RonaldG.“Ron”McCabe,91,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyhislovingfamily, onThursday,Aug.22,2024,inthe comfortofhishome.Hewasbornin Roxana,Del.,tothelateElishaGray andthelateAlbertaMcCabe. ShortlyafterMcCabe’sbirth,AlbertaMcCabemetandmarried RockfordMurray,andtogetherthey raisedRonMcCabe.

McCabeproudlyservedhiscountryintheU.S.CoastGuardduring theKoreanWar,from1952to1956. Hewasahardworkerwhoprovided forhisfamily.Heretiredin1985,

fromDupont,with35yearsofservice,andwhileworkingatDupont,he hadaproperty-managementbusiness inthebeachareathatheoperatedfor morethan50years,wherehemade countlesscustomersandfriends.He alsowasapart-timerealestateagent. Hewasamanthatneverletany grassgrowunderhisfeet.Notonly didheworkhardprovidingforhis family,buthealsotookgreatpridein servinghiscommunity.Heservedas afinancialchairpersonatMariner’s UnitedMethodistChurchinOcean Viewandalay-leaderandSunday SchoolteacheratSt.George’s MethodistChurchinClarksville, Del.Heservedasadirectorfor NylonCapitalFederalCreditUnion; servedontheBoardofAdjustments for27years;wasvice-chairmanand boardofdirectorsmemberforthe DelawareSolidWasteAuthorityfor 39years;andwasaformerTownof Millville,Del.,commissioner,treasurerandmayor.Hewasalifetime memberofDelawareSeashore PreservationFoundation. McCabefollowedinhisfamily footstepsofbecomingaMason,servingas:PastMasterofDoricLodge #30inMillville,PastMasterand chartermemberofDelawareLodge #37inDagsboro,Del.,andpresident oftheScottishRite.Healsowasa

$1,595.

memberoftheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboroandoftheKoreanWarVeteransAssociation.

Hewasaselflessperson,always puttingtheneedsofothersbeforehis own.Helovedthesimplethingsin life,includingspendingtimeinnaturewatchingthewildlife,andhada speciallovefortheocean.Healso helpedcountlesspeople,whether friendsorstrangers.Healsolovedto travel,ashewasfortunateenoughto visitmanycountriesthroughoutthe world.Heenjoyedgoingtothe beachandsocializingwithhiscustomersandfriends.Heconsidered everyoneheevermetashisfriend.

Inadditiontohisparents,McCabewasprecededindeathbyhis grandson,StevieMurray;fourbrothers,TerryMurray,RichardGray, RobbinGrayandDaleGray;and twosisters,LindaStephensonand DeloresWarren.Heissurvivedby hislovingwifeof73years,Gloria (Bennett)McCabe;threechildren, KarenM.Murray,JamesR.McCabe (andSheila)andKelleyL.Gross

(andRandy);sixgrandchildren,Kari M.Murray,AndrewJ.McCabe(and Lindsey),BenR.McCabe(and Deniz),ChrissyT.Clark(andD. J.), JonathanGross(andSabrina)and BrookeGrossOplinger(andKody); 10great-grandchildren;andagreatgreat-grandson.Heisalsosurvived byfourbrothers,HerbertMurray, EarlMurray,JerryGrayandLarry Gray;andseveralniecesand nephews.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom6to 8p.m.onTuesday,Sept.3,2024,at theOceanViewChapelofMelson FuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRoad,OceanView,Del.,where aMasonicservicewillbeheldat8 p.m.Aviewingwillalsobeheldfrom 11a.m.to1p.m.onWednesday, Sept.4,2024,atthefuneralhome, wherethefuneralservicewillbegin at1p.m.IntermentwillfollowatSt. George’sCemeteryinClarksville, Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionsin McCabe’snametoSeasonHospice Foundation,8537SolutionCenter, Chicago,IL,60677-8005,orbyvisitingwww.seasonsfoundation.org,or totheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,35554AtlanticAvenue,Mil-

lville,DE19967.Condolencesmay besentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WayneD.Walker,87

WayneD.Walker,87,formerlyof RehobothBeach,Del.,passedaway Aug.24,2024,inSeaford,Del., wherehehadresidedsince2006.He wasbornJune14,1937,inRehoboth,tothelateJosephC.Walker andLillianCannonWalker. Hefollowedthefamilytradition byservinghiscountryforsixyearsin theU.S.CoastGuardaboardthe CoastGuardcuttertheU.S.S. SpencerandcompetingontheCoast GuardRifleTeam.Helaterretired fromtheduPontNylonPlantin Seaford.

Helovedpaintingandwoodcarving,anddisplayedandsoldhispaintingsandreliefcarvingsatthe RehobothArtLeagueandnumerous restaurantsinthearea.Hewasaparticularlyhappytopaintpicturesof oldflourmillsfoundthroughout SussexCounty.

Walkerwasprecededindeathby hisparents;andhisbrother,Joseph C.WalkerIII.Heissurvivedbyhis sister,BarbaraW.Ewing-Joseph;

nephewTonyWalker(andKaren); nieceLisaW.Vaughan(and Michael);nephewCharlesH.Ewing (andNancy);andseveralgreatnephewsand-nieces. Gravesideserviceswillbeheldat St.George’sChurchinClarksville, Del.,at11a.m.onAug.31,2024. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MichaelLee MilbyWashington,77 MichaelLeeMilbyWashington, 77,ofOceanView,Del.,andformerlyofBaltimore,Md.,passed awayonWednesday,Aug.7,2024,at hishome.HewasborninBaltimore onMay5,1947,sonofthelate GeorgeWashingtonandthelate Georgia(Milby)Washington. HeretiredfromworkasafacilitiesmanagerforNorthropGrumman.

Washingtonissurvivedbyhistwo children,AndrewWashington(and Amy)andChristopherWashington; andfourgrandchildren,Julian,Jaden, JolieandMelody.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Washington’snametoBeebeMedicalFoundation,902SavannahRd., Lewes,DE19958.Condolencesmay besentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WasteAuthorityatSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.foraninformativepresentationon recycling,includingthedo'sanddon'tsof recycling.Informationalbrochures/packets willbeprovidedtotakehome.Therewill alsobetimeforabriefQ&Aattheendof theprogram.Registrationisencouraged andavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,Beth anyBeach,DE 19930

September5

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

PersonalFinancePlanning— BallastFinancialAdvisorandDelawareMoneySchool instructorMarkMaywillpresentafree one-hourworkshoponpersonalfinance planningatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30 p.m.Topicswi llincludeinvesting,cashflow managementforretirement,andSocialSecurityPlanning.SponsoredbytheDelaware MoneySchool.Registrationisappreciated andavailable,butwalk-insarealsowelcomeathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

CarnivorousPlants— Areyoufascinatedby bug-eatingplants.Haveyouevertriedto growVenusFlytraps?JoinDavidCrosby at theDelawareBotanicGardensfrom9:30to 11:30a.m.toteachthisclassandlearn howtocreateandmaintainyourbogPots andboggardenrightinyourownbackyard.Thisisafamilyfriendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-members paya$15admissionfee.Children16and underareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Mustmakereservations bygoingtodelawaregardens.org/events

September6

FloodFair— TheSouthCoastalLibrarywill hostafree,informativeFloodFairfrom1-4 p.m.intheirlargeMeetingRoom.Severe weatherandstormscausinglocalized floodingarebecomingmorecommoninour area,andtrendssuggestthiswillworsenin thecomingyears.Thisprogramprovidesa widevarietyofinformationandresourcesto helpyou,yourfamily,friendsandneighbors staysaferwhenfloodingorotheremergenciesoccur.Featuresapresentationonplanning/preparingfordisasters&evacuations andhowtostayinforme dduringanemergencybyTimCooper,DeputyDirectorof PublicSafety-EmergencyManagementfor SussexCounty.Includesstaffedinformation andresourcetablesbyorganizationssuch astheNatureConservancy,UD’sCenterfor EnvironmentalMonitoring&Analysis,UD’s DisasterResearchCenter,theCoastalResilienceDesignStudio,andmanymore.Attendeeswillreceiveafreebookon preparednesswhilesupplieslast,courtesy ofagrantfortheDelawareLibraryAs sociation.Noregistrationrequired.Hostedbythe

SouthCoastalLibrary,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,BethanyBe ach,DE 19930

ChickenandShrimpSalad— TheBishopville(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartment Auxiliarywillbeholdingachickensalad andshrimpsaladcarryoutatthemainstationfromnoonto2p.m.Pintsofhomemadechickensaladwillbeonsalefor$8, withhomemadeshrimpsaladcosting$15. Pre-ordersareaccepted,bySept.1,at (619)922-9950.

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!— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojointhematSouthCoastalLibrary at3:30p.m.foramovienightsogoodit shouldbecriminal!Eachmoviescreen ing willfeatureamoviebasedonatruecrime orwillbeatruecrimedocumentary.Light snacksprovided.Free,forages18+.Registration&filmtitleareavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE

19930

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The mainstopi csare,Whyarewehere?;What isfaith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

September10

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidenceinreadingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesandmay bringtheirownbookiftheywish.Ages5plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBe ach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisaspecialweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church.

September11

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies work througheverydayemotionsat10:30 a.m.!ThiseventwillbeheldattheMillville Boardwalk.Free,registrationisrequired andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usParents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach two-hourmeet ing,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we’llexplorethemysteriousdeathsofBarry &HoneySherman.Suggestedread(notrequired):TheBillionaireMurdersbyKevin Donovan.Free,in-persononly,forages 18-plus.Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

September12

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.willchoosea recipefromthesamecookbooka ndthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipesandhowtoimprovethem,aswellasthebookitself. Thisclubisagreatwayforyoutomeet membersofyourcommunityandtrynew foods!(BringTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.)Thismonth,wewillbecooking fromTheMexicanHomeKitchenbyMely Martinez.Copiesofthebookwillbe availableforcheckoutatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Areferenceco py willbeavailableuponrequestifnoother copiesareavailable.Free,forages18plus,registerat www.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.Learngenealogyre sources, tricks,andmethodsfromeachotherina welcomingenvironmentwhilemeeting othersandconversingaboutcurrentprojectsatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15 a.m.Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresources arealsoshown/demonstratedbymeeting facilitator.Meetingsareheldeveryother monthonselectFridaysat10:15am(no meetingsinSummer).Free,forages18plus,noregistrationneeded.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrar y,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

Let’sTalkBooksClub— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafuninformalbookclub!Letuscelebratereading bysharingwithotherswhatwearecurrentlyreading,recentfavorites,andbooks wecan'twaittoreadnext!Thisisafun waytomeetothersinyourcommunity, enjoyasnack,andgetnewreadingideas. Lightsnacksprovided.Ages18-plus. Free,registrationisencourage dandavail-

ableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

September14

HomeroomHarvest— TheSNACHomeroomHarvestannualfundraiserwillbe heldatGoodEarthMarketfrom4to7 p.m.Therewillbeaharvest-to-tableexperience,anopenbarwithwineandbeer andlivemusicinthegarden.Thecostis $80perperson,andistax-deductible.For moreinformation,callShandraF urtadoat (302)841-5456.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.foratwo-hour pop-upbooksale!Findgreatbooksfor greatprices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials &more!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyour locallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

HeroesDay— TheTownofMillvilleispre-

sentingHeroesDayfrom 10a.m.to2 p.m.atEvansPark.Thisisanopportunity torecognizetheheroicmenandwomen whotakeimmediateactionwhendisaster strikes.Therewillbefiretrucks,amedic helicopter,rescuevehicles,demonstrations,facepainting,balloonartist,amagician,DJ,bouncehousesandfood trucks.Formoreinformation,call5390449.

September15

IceCreamSocial— TheRepublicansfor SussexarehostinganIceCreamSocialat AmericanLegionPost28from2to4p.m. There isnocosttoattend,andparticipantswillhavethechancetohearfrom candidates,showtheirsupportandpick upcampaignmaterials.

September16

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat 6p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;What

isfaith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethan this?Formoreinformation,call5399510.

JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlesntoSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m. toswapforonesthatothershave left.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal, untappedcontainers.Theyalsohavetwo communityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpuscompletewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzlescanalsobe borrowedfromotherlibrariesforyouto doathome—justplaceaholdonthem inourcatalog!HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

YinYangYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.forafree one-houryinyangyogaclassthatcombinesactivemovementsandpostureswith

longerheldpassivestretchestoenergize thebodyandfocusthemindwhilealso creatingasenseofbalanceandharmony within.(NotthesameasGentleFlow Yoga.)Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommendstwo4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks. Registrationopensat4:45p.m.onSept.9 athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSou thCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September17

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisaspecialweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church. iPadandAppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersofall skilllevelsarewelcometoattendthissupportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequired andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

September18

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

StoryTime— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.forAisforAppleStoryTimeat thelibrary.Thisisagreatopportunityto

engageyouryoungchildinearlyliteracy practicesandgettoknowotherfamiliesin thearea.Free,forinfants–Age5.Nor egistrationrequired,butparents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel at2p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snext HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook. Booksselectedareworksoffictionfrom variousgenresandauthors.Thisbookclub isnolongerofferedvirtually,insteadwe h opetoseeyouin-person!Thismonthwe willbediscussing,HaveYouSeenLuis Velez?byCatherineRyanHyde.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereparticipantsexamine evidence,witnessstatements,etc.toco operativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14-Adult.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationopensat5pmonAug.28andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

September19

FallGala— TheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillholditsthirdannualfallgala,AutumnisintheAir,atCrippleCreekCountry Clubat5p.m.Fordetails,moreinformatio n,ortobecomeasponsor,visitthemat southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.

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

HowtoMakeSeedBalls— JoinDocent DonnaBuonoatDelawareBotanicGardens at11:30a.m.assheteachesyouhowto havesomefunmakingseedballs.It'sa

mixtureofclay,soilandseedswhichprotectnutrientsfortheseedstogrow.Thisis afamily-friendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Mustmakeclassreservationsby goingtodelawaregardens.org/events.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participants age18+ ofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere. (Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free,register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

DisasterPreparedness:Part3— It’shurricaneseason—doyouknowhowtoevacuatefromastorm?Havingcoveredparts1& 2inSpring’24,SouthCoastalLi braryis hostingPart3inthisDisasterPreparednessseriesat2p.m.byPatHeinemanand PatYoung,whowilldiscusstheDelaware EmergencyManagementAgency’s(DEMA’s) KnowYourZoneEmergencyEvacuation PlanningandCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT)training,anationwide programthatequipsvolunteerswithavarietyofskillstohelpenablethemtosurvive emergenciesanddisasters.Free,register atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518 .Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

September20

FallContainerClass— JoinStephenPryce Lea,DGBDeputyExecutiveDirector,who willteachyouhowtogatherfallplantsand othernaturalitemsandtoassembleintoa wonderfulfallcontainerfrom11:30a.m.to 12:30p.m.attheDelawareBotanicGardens.Membersareadmittedfreeandnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.

Children16andunderarea dmittedfree, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Mustmake tourreservationsbygoingtodelawaregardens.org/events.

DIYYarnBannerCraft— JoinRachelat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafun andeasyDIYyarnbannercraft!Wewill learnaboutCreativebug,afreeonlinedatabaseofartandcraftvideocourses,brought toyoubytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Library,aswehavefunandcreateastylish yarnbanneryoucandisplayinyouroffice orhome.Allmaterialsareprov idedwitha varietyofyarnsizesandcolorsavailable. Free,forages18+.Registrationopensat2 pmonSep.13andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

September21

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury.

Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

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

September22

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

September23

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The mainstopicsare:Whyarewehere?;What isfaith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethan this? Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecomme nds4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10:15amonSep.16and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

DisasterPreparedness:Part4— Pat HeinemanandPatYoungwil lprovideinformationonhowtoassembleandpreserve importantdocumentsinoneplaceinpreparationforadisasteroremergency,atSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Discussionwillin-

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September24

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisaspecialweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church.

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.isdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone -on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-

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retreat in sought-after Bay View Estates, just a short drive to the beach. 3BR 3BA, expansive rstoor primary BR with luxurious soaking tub. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and SS appliances. Versatile den/dining space is ideal for entertaining. Second oor boasts a generous addition, including full BA, and additional living space. Relax on expanded front porch or patio. Large lot with fenced backyard, extra-large garage and plenty of parking. Close to community pool, clubhouse, tennis/pickle ball court, and kids' play area. Reasonable HOA fees. Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

Charming 3-BR, 2-BA single-family home in soughtafter Ocean View Beach Club, just 1.5 miles away from the beaches. Amenities include outdoor/indoor pools, pickleball courts, tness center, steam/spa areas, billiards/game room, meeting/activity room, massage rooms and more. Open-concept living with spacious kitchen area with modern SS appliances. Comfortable rst oor primary suite with en-suite BA. Two addtll well-sized BRs with shared BA. Laundry room on main oor, two car garage, porch and outside shower. Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

Brand new central A/C units, with awesome views of the canal and Assawoman Bay. Several living areas, as well as a great porch. Spacious living room and recently updated kitchen. Three BRs upstairs offer privacy, with a large Primary BR overlooking the backyard and canal. Call

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5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930. PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.! Childrenreadfor10minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5+.Must call(302)858-5518toregister.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.l ib.de.us

September25

MusicwithMissMaria— Thisprogramis designedforchildrenandtheircaregivers toenjoymovementandmusictogetherwith singing,dancing,andinstruments,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free, noregistrationrequired.Parents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

NancyDrewInfo— DoyourememberreadingNancyDrewbooksasachild?Join SouthCoastalLib raryat2p.m.forafree nostalgicpresentationthroughthe DelawareHumanities,presentedbyLora Englehart,includinghowthe1930’sicon changedthewaygirlsandwomenwere viewedinliteratureandbeyond,multiple factorsthatignitedtheinstantpopularityof NancyDrew,behind-the-scenes“secrets” aboutthewritingworld,thepublishingindustryandthedramabehindNancyDrew’s author“CarolynKeene,”andtheevolution

ofNancyDrewthroughtheages.Funded in partbytheDelawareHumanities.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 IntrotoNewspapers.com— TheSouth CoastalLibrarynowsubscribestoNewspapers.combyAncestry.com,soyoucanaccessatonofonlinenewspapersfromyears gonebyforfree!Greatforgenealogicalresearchorhi storybuffs!We'llshowyouhow touseitinthisclassat5:30p.m.Attendin personorviaZoom(Zoomlinkwillbe emailedtoyouonceyouregister.)Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

September26

PartyintheGarden— Join300adults underabigwhitetentastheycelebratethe 2024seasonandthegroundbreakingfor thenewPennoni PavilionatDelaware BotanicGardensfrom5to8p.m.SoDel ConceptspresentsanamazingarrayofDeliciousFoodSelections.WinebyBin66and MusicbyMusicianinResidenceVinceVarrassiandFifthAvenue.LimitedNumberof Reservationsrequired.Makedinnerreservationsbygoingtotheirsiteatdelawaregardens.org/events.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Pa rticipantsage18+ ofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.

(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free,register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Book-CooksforGrades3-5— Callingall juniorchefsingrades3-5!SouthCoastal Libraryisworkingourwaythroughsection 641.5oftheDewey Decimalsystem(that's ourcookbooksection!),startingat5p.m. We'lllearnkitchenbasicsasweindividually choosearecipetocreateandbringtothe nextsession(wemeetonce/month—visit ourwebsitefordates.)Aswelookaheadto tastingotherstudent'sdishes,we'lllearn howtheymadethemaswellaswhatthey learnedfromtheirexperiencecookingat home.Todaywewillbepresentingbreakfastfoodsandintroducinglunchrecipes. Registrationisrequiredandava ilableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE

September27

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September28

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth

CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringauniquetheme eachmonth,September’skitfocuseson patternsandhowthey’reusedtounlock themysteriesofournaturalworld.Kitsare freeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedby theSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

September30

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The mainstopicsare:Whyarewehere?;What isfaith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510. GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat South CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10 :15amonSep.16and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

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CindyBeyer’sacrylicpainting,‘NotSoSmoothSailing,’isjustoneoftheworksofartondisplayatGalleryOne’sSeptembershow,‘ANewInsight.’

GalleryOneoffering‘ANewInsight’inSeptembershow

GalleryOnethisweekannounced itsSeptembershow,“ANewInsight,” opentothepublicAug.27through Sept.28.

“Insightsarethosedeeplysatisfying momentswhenalearnergoesfrom‘I can’tfigurethisout’to‘Aha!I’vegotit!’” organizerssaid.“Theendresultofa goodinsightisalwaysachangein mindset,worldview,feelingsorbehaviorwhetherforyouorforothers.”

Thismonth,theartistsofGallery Oneareexploringandseekinginsights throughtheirart.

ArtistLaurieFieldsdoesthatinher mixed-mediapiece,“GulickSeries#1.”

“Ihadaccesstoitemsbeingdiscardedfromabuilders’designcenter. Usingacabinetdoorskeletonasasubstrate,Iassembleditemsnotusually usedinartwork,givingthemanewperspectiveandcontext.”

Organizersnotedthatthe insight/problem-solvingprocess“has

longbeenstudiedinneuroscience,and istheresultoftwoprocesses,oneconscious(workingmemoryproblemsolving)andoneunconscious(subconscious percolatinginthebackground).Two triggersthatcanleadustoinsightsare contradiction,andconnection.Turning thefrustrationofanunsolvableproblemorcontradictioninto“curiosity,” andseeingconnectionsinseemingly dissimilarcategoriesopensthedoorto insight.”

ForCindyBeyer,thechallengewas increatingamorerealisticandemotionaloceanpainting,inheracrylic “NotSoSmoothSailing.”

“Ihavebeenhavingfunpainting withflexiblemodelingpaste.Becauseof theconsistency,I’mabletobuildthe wavestobeverydimensional.”

InartistDaleSheldon’s“Summer Flowers”inacrylic,shewasexperimentingto“upthevolume”beyondusing justtraditionalcomplementaryshades

ofcolor.

“Complementarycolorsalwayscreate attention.Tryingadifferentapproachin thispainting,Ihaveusedviolet—the complementofyellow—alongwith blue,thecomplementoforange—to makesurethepaintingsings!”

Sometimesthe“process”itselfbrings insights,andachangeinapproachcan beacatalyst.ArtistCherylWisbrock saidofherwatercolor“StormOverthe Water,”“Ienjoypaintingthemarshand openwatersofourregion,typicallyin peaceful,somewhatgentlesettings.This paintingembracedthe‘other’timeson ourwaters.Iswitchedtoabold,energeticskypaintedinalimitedpaletteof stormydarks,andincludedrainonthe horizontoemphasizetherough weather.Thiswasadepartureforme andoffersinsightintothevarious moodsofourwaters.”

InLesleyMcCaskill’sacrylicpainting“GullHuddle,”theartistrestricted

herpaletteandchosetoconcentrateon shapes,bothpositiveandnegative, withintherectangle.Adeparturefor herthatgainedherinsightintothe close-knitrelationshipofthegulls. Oftentimesachangeofsceneryor localecanbringaboutnewinsights.For artistLauraHickmaninherpastel“The Fair yVilla,”theQuartiereCoppede providedtheopportunityforinsight. OneofRome’sbest-keptsecrets,she said,andanunexpectedinspiration,this villaispartofaneighborhooddesigned byGinoCoppedeandisanarchitect lover’sdream,asitcombinesArtNouveauwithMedieval,Renaissance, BaroqueandArtDecocharacteristics. ArtistJoyceCondry’stemporary abodenextdoortoabeekeepergarnered herinsightintothelifeofhoneybees, resultinginheracrylic,“BeeatWork.” GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.

BeebecutsribbononnewMiltonHealthCenter

BeebeHealthcarecuttheribbonon Aug.20foritsnewMiltonHealthCenterattheJerryAnnMcLambMedical PaviliononRoute16.Thefacility openedonAug.5andoffersprimary care,walk-incare,labandimaging.The PhysicalRehabilitationsuitewillopen inSeptember.

TheMiltonHealthCenterislocated at23900MiltonEllendaleHighway, Milton.TheHealthCenterispartof theJerryAnnMcLambMedicalPavilion.McLambwasagraduatefrom Beebe’sSchoolofNursingandanurse for50years.Muchofthattimewas dedicatedtoBeebe,hercommunityand herhometownofMilton.Duringher timeatBeebe,sheworkedinvarious departmentsincludingsurgery,Home HealthandPopulationHealth.Shealso contributedtovariousadvisoryboards.

Dr.MariaHaldar,MD,FACP,and DiamondM.Micielli,APRN,FNP-C, welcomedtheirpatientstothisbrandnewfacility.Theoffice,formerlyknown asBeebeInternalMedicineMilton, movedfromitspreviouslocationon MulberryStreet.Theofficesharesthe firstfloorwiththeWalk-InCareCenter.

ThisisBeebe’sfifthwalk-incare centerandfirstintheMiltonarea.

BeebeWalk-InCareCentersareopen daily,9a.m.to7p.m.Providersatthis locationcareforcommonailmentsthat

ChiefPhysicianExecutiveDr.PaulSierzenski,center,cutstheribbonattheMiltonHealthCenter.Hewasjoinedbyexecutive leaders, clinicalstaffandBeebeMedicalGroupleadership.

donotrequireemergencyattention. Telemedicineisalsoavailable.

Beebeoffersimagingtechnologyat multiplelocationsforyourconvenience. Walk-insarewelcomeforX-rays.All other imagingtestsrequireanappointment,whichcanbescheduledbycalling (302)645-3278.

AtthenewMiltonlocation,X-ray,

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Laboratoryservicesareofferedfrom 6a.m.to2:30p.m.Mondaythrough Friday.Noappointmentisneededfor blooddraworEKG.Appointmentsare available,butnotrequired,andcanbe

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Beebe PhysicalRehabilitationServicesincludesoutpatientcareintheareas ofphysicaltherapyandoccupational therapy.Tomakeanappointmentatthe newlocation,call(302)684-5638with adoctor’sorder.Physicaltherapistswill startseeingpatientsinthislocationin earlySeptember. SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted

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FRIDAY

Lingo (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

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

Inside the NFL (3) CW 9 p.m.

The Emmy Award-winning weekly sports show returns with its season premiere as host Ryan Clark leads a panel of football experts — including Chad Johnson and Chris Long — in analyzing off-season trades, preseason performances and recaps of last season.

SATURDAY

The Kitchen (43) FOOD 11 a.m.

It’s an hour of delicious outdoor summer recipes with co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian, as they offer up meal tips, simple dinner recipes and more while playing trivia games and talking all things food.

College Football (7) WMDT 7:30 p.m.

It’s a big-time way to start a season full of hope as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame head to Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, to take on Texas A&M. With A&M looking like the toughest team of the season, a win here could propel ND all year long.

SUNDAY

Hotel Portofino (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Something stinks and it’s not just Claudine’s (Lily Frazer) perfume launch party. During the festivities, Bella (Natascha McElhone) angles to get the business assistance she needs and Lucian (Oliver Dench) and Constance (Louisa Binder) plan to get away.

The Great North (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9:30 p.m.

When a mysterious cloaked person buys up all of Judy’s art, she tries to find out who it is. Then, Beef, Wolf, Ham and Moon put their green thumbs to the test and grow a huge cabbage. And, it’s a foam finger challenge for Honeybee and Jerry.

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American Ninja Warrior (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

As the finals continue in Las Vegas, the remaining ninjas prepare to compete in Stages 2 and 3 of this super-sized competition. Each competitor is eager to show their strengths for a chance to win a $1 million prize and the “ANW” title.

Below Deck Mediterranean (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

When a newly-hired steward arrives, it causes a flurry of mixed reactions from the staff. Then, Aesha’s stress spikes when she finds the laundry room is a disaster zone. And, bad news from home shocks a deckhand, leaving their position in doubt.

English Teacher (21) FX 10 p.m.

Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez) is an English teacher who’s constantly stuck balancing his personal, professional and political life at high school in this new comedy series. Surrounded by a lively group of teachers and staff, his life is a circus.

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The Bachelorette (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

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The Chicano Squad (23) A&E 9 p.m.

Airing its second installment tonight, this series delves into one of the most highly-decorated law enforcement units in Houston history. Created to solve a soaring Latino homicide rate in the late 70s, the Chicano Squad soon became a community staple.

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

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The All-Star Relay Rumble begins tonight, as “Tournament of Champions” winners take on some culinary giant slayers in a masterful showdown. During 10-minute tag-team shifts, the teammates must create a sweet and savory duo made with some key ingredients.

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

Highlighting victims’ families as they search for justice (and the forensic science used to solve cases), this new installment focuses on the 1990 investigation into Florida’s “Killer Clown,” who shot Marlene Warren to death at her own front door.

THURSDAY

NFL Football (11) WBAL 8:15 p.m.

The Baltimore Ravens are 12-4 in Week 1 games under head coach John Harbaugh. But will their magic hold up when they head to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., to take on MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl Champions?

The Real Housewives of Orange County (61) BRAV 9 p.m. Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but Botox and filler keep them camera ready. As the ladies of Orange County wrap their heads around the revolving door of each other’s relationships, they wonder if the constant backstabbing is worth the trouble.

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

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

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Theirfocuswillbeontheteam— notonindividuals.

Theteamwillenterthisseasonas asolid,hard-workingunit.

Thatisthegameplanofnew IRHSgirls’volleyballheadcoach ChadZook.

“Wearefocusedonpracticingand playingasoneunit,”saidZook.He replacesMarkGibson,whoisnow thegirls’volleyballbenchbossat SussexTech.“Wewantourstudentathletestoputtheteamabovethemselves.Allofthegirlshavebeen puttingintheworkandcompeting forplayingtime.Thecoaches’expectationsarethattheyknowtheirrole, theycommunicatewithoneanother, theycontroltheball,dotheirjobs, andwinthepoint.”

Lastseason,the8-8Indiansrecoveredfromamidseasonslumpand ralliedtowintheirlastfivestraight matchesandqualifyfortheDIAA statetournament.Theyreachedthe postseasonforthesixthtimeinthe lastsevenyears,losinga3-1verdict toConcordintheopeninground.

Zookanticipatesastronghitting coreatthenetthatincludessenior tri-captainGracieHoban,seniors LeilaniEhlers,BellaSnowandKatie Wingate,sophomoresTaygan Conaway,KariZookandIsabelle Dorey,andfreshmenHeidiShowers andErion“Arii”Rosado-Nowlin.

Ehlers,apowerfulsouthpawswatter,ledthe2023Indianswith97kills andrankedsecondwith34service aces.Hobanalsobringstremendous powertotheIndianRivernetgame afterrankingsecondwith95kills and13blocks.Shealsoledtheteam with48serviceacesandwasthird with49assists.

TheIndiansboasttwostrong,versatilemiddlehittersinseniorMacy MumfordandjuniorTaliyahMcCray,whoshowedtremendouspromisebeforemissingmorethanhalfthe seasonwithaninjury.

“Macyhasrecentlyshownsome strengthinthebackcourt,”saidthe headcoach.“AndTaliyahcouldvery easilyhitsuccessfullyoneitherthe leftorrightside.Wewillalsowork todevelopsophomoreAaliyah

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CoastalPoint•MikeStern NewIRHSgirls'volleyballheadcoachChadZookaddressestheteamduringpreseasonpractice.

Gainesasamiddleandaright-side hitter.”

Zooksaidheanticipateshavinga soliddefense“f romtoptobottom. Thebattlefortheliberopositionhas beenreallyclose,”hesaid.“Weare keepingalidonthatfornow,becausethecompetitioninpracticeis ongoing.”

Thedefensivecorpsconsistsof seniortri-captainsJillianCoulbourn andSe’TaraMcGee,seniorJessica Zimmerman,juniorsLilaBrownand GiannaHocker,sophomoresCatherineBunting,TwilaDeckerand MadelynWeist,andfreshmenKaralenaMaciey.

IndianRiveralsohasatalented groupofsetters,includingsenior AnnaWeist,juniorSerenityPhillips, sophomoresTaylorHevnerandAutumnJohnson-Haney,andfreshmen MiaMcIsaac.

Zookenthusedwithhis strongcoachingstaff

Zooksaidheispleasedwithhis coachingstaff—particularlylongtimevolleyballplayerandmentorJay Clark.

“Jayisabletoseethelittlethings thatthegirlsaredoingandgivereallygoodfeedback,”saidZook.“Iam tryingtogainasmuchknowledge fromhimasIcan,knowingthatit wouldtakealifetimetoacquireitall.

“Iamalsohappytohaveournew assistantcoach,SieraJohnson,”Zook addedoftheIRHSClassof2020 grad.“Iamthrilledtohaveherbymy side.Iamlookingforwardtomany yearsworkingtogetherwithheras webuildthisprogramintosomethingspecialfortheseyoungladies. Sierabringsadynamictotheteam thatistrulyspecial.Ithasnotbeen thatlongagothatsheputontheIR uniformandpatrolledthefrontline

asahitter.Asanalumnusandasa newteacheratthehighschool,Siera willbeanincrediblerolemodelfor theseyoungstudentathletes.”

Theteammanagers—theteam behindtheteam—areEden Midgette,CarleyCroll,SaulLopez, ACTownsend,LucasMahaffeyand JoaquinDeLosRios.

“Asfarasanypredictionsforthe season,wearegoingtofocusonthe moment,”saidZook.“Whetheritis workinghardduringball-control drills,personalconditioning,hitting linesatpractice,beingagoodteammateonandoffthecourt,orbattling itoutforeverypointagainstanopponent,wearegoingtodoittogether!”

TheIndianswillopentheir2024 seasonatSt.GeorgesTechonSaturday,Sept.7,beginningatnoon.Their homeopenerisslatedforSaturday, Sept.14,againstCaravelAcademy beginningat1p.m.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theycouldn’twaittohitthepreseason practicefield.

Theyactuallylookedforwardtothe blood,sweatandtearscreatedbythose repetitivedrillsinthesultrylate-summer heat.

Comingofftheprogram’sbestseasonin 11years,theIRHSfootballsquadis chompingatthebitastheypreparefor whattheyhopeisanencoreperformance.

In2023,the8-4Indiansreachedthe DIAADistrict1Aplayoffsforthethird straightseasonandadvancedtothesemifinalsbeforelosingtoeventualstatechamp Tatnall.Theirfive-gamewinningstreak wasthefootballprogram’slongestsincethe 2012playoffteam’sseven-gamestringof success.Inaddition,theireightvictories werethemostinaseasonsincethe2012 teamwent9-3beforelosingtoeventual statechampCaravelAcademyinthestate semi-finals.

Basedonthetalentedreturningclass fromlastseason’ssuccessstory,headcoach PhilTownsendhashighhopesforapotentialDIAAClass1Atitlerunin2024.

“Iamveryoptimisticaboutthiscoming season,”saidTownsend,whoisenteringhis 11thseasonasthegridironbenchboss. “Wewereasemifinalplayoffteamlastyear. Althoughwelostsomereallygoodplayers, wearereturningalotoftalentedyoung menatkeypositions.Therearestillsome spotsupforgrabswithguyscompetingfor thosepositions.Wearenotchangingalot offensivelyordefensively,butweareexpandingfromlastseason.Thereturnersare pickinguprightwheretheyleft off,andthe newguysarelearningquickly.”

Explosiveoffensivereturnees

Theoffensewillbenefitfromagroupof explosiveoffensivereturnees.

Theattackunitwillonceagainbeinthe patient,steadyhandsofquarterbackDylan Grise.Thejuniorsignal-callercompleted 47-of-123passesfor844yards,seven touchdownsandseveninterceptions.Grise andhisrunnersbenefitedfromatalented offensivelinethatenabledthemtorushfor 2,614yardswhileprotectinghim.

“Offensively,Iamlookingforustobe moreexplosivethanwewerelastseason,” saidTownsend.“Dylanreturningatquarterbackishuge.Heunderstandstheoffense andhastwoyearsofexperienceunderhis belt.Andhehasseveraltargetstowhomhe canhandoffandthrow.”

FirstTeamAllStateseniorrunning backJayvionChandlerexplodedoutofthe

IRHSboys’soccerseekingschool’sfourthDIAADivisionIItitle

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theirfirstseasonfollowingthe JordanIllianerawasastruggle.

Butthroughthedisappointments, the2023IndianRiverHighSchool boys’soccerteamstillmanagedto reachtheDIAAstatetournament semifinalforthesecondstraightseason.

ItwasnosurprisethatIRwould notbeabletocreateanexplosiveduplicatetoIllian,theIRHScareergoal (65),assist(58)andpoints(188) leaderduringhis2019-2022tenure. Illiannowattendsandplaysfor NCAADivisionIUniversityof Delaware

TheIndiansstartedstrongin2023, thensufferedthroughamid-season slumpthatkeptthemfromwinning anotherHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisiontitle,butralliedlatein thecampaignandintothepostseason. TheydefeatedNewarkCharterand Brandywinetoreachthefinalfour, losingtoeventualstatechampSussex Academyandfinishingwithanoverall recordof10-5-3.

OldeTymersSoftballLeague tournamentstalliesWeek2

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague wrappedupWeek2ofitspostseason tournamentgamesTuesday,Aug.20, throughThursday,Aug.22,onthe ChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.

IngamesthatwereplayedTuesday, Aug.20:

•B&ETire&Alignment9,AtlanticOrthopeadic5

AndyDiGiammohadtwohits,includingadouble,andsubBillArdito, RickDuncanandJohnMartineach addedapairofsafetiesforthevictors.

•TownofSelbyville3,Edward JonesInvestments2

SelbyvillestaffaceCarmenRivera prevailedinatightpitcher’sduel. ManageroftheYearRussBowen rippedtwodoublesanddroveinfour runs.MikeWaldneraddedapairof safeties.

•DiamondTileworks14,Touchof Italy3

Despiteatwo-runhomerbyJim Davis,TouchofItaly’sseasoncameto acloseagainstDiamondTileworks.

•CommunityBankDelaware11, LogoMotive8

CommunityBanktookalatelead forthevictory.

•AmericanLegionPost2413, TheOriginalGreeneTurtle12

GreeneTurtle’sDonHillockhad threehitsandJoeHerrhitatwo-run homeruninthe12-inningtriumph.

•BeachDetailing11,CoastalChiropractic6

Fiveplayerswent2-for-3for CoastalChiropractic.However, KammLodge,MelTaylor,ScottTorbeck,RichPecciaandRickCham-

berlincouldnotpreventthesetback. Ingamesthatwereplayed Wednesday,Aug.21.

•B&ETire&Rotation9,Logo Motion8

SubCarmenRiverapitchedanexcellentgameandhadtwohitsom B&E’sextra-inningwin.AndyDiGiammoandsubBillArditoeach hadthreehits.

•MillsboroBowlingLanes19, AmericanLegionPost2812

MillsboroBowling’soffensewas ledbythree-hitperformancesby ChuckRinehart,KrisKeller,Steve Unger,ChuckEmersonandChris Polakowski.EdGivensandJesse Barecombinedforgreatperformancesonthepitcher’smound.The AmericanLegionsquadkeptthe gameclosewithtwohitsandtwo RBIsbyBradGeistandBillBarry.

•DiamondbladeTileworks10, EdwardJonesInvestment6

•Warren’sStation18,Giantof Millville10

Thewinnersscored18runsfor theirsecondstraightouting.Their 23-hitattackwasledbypitcherJohn Smart’sfour-hitperformanceand threemorefromMiquelIzquierdo andSteveCarey. IngamesthatwereplayedThursday,Aug.22.

•BeachDetailing15,Giantof Millville11

•TownofSelbyville9,Warren’s Station5

TheTownofSelbyvilleadvanced tothewinner’sbracketasall12battersreachedbase.PitcherCarmen Riveraalsocontributedattheplate

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Indiansexpectedtohavegreatpotentialfor2024fieldhockeycampaign

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Justayearago,theIndianRiver HighSchoolfieldhockeyteamwas welcominganewcoachinTorrie Huk,withalotofexcitementinthe air.Therewasastrongnucleusback thatwasgoingtoprovideforsuccess ratherquickly,iftheycouldadaptto thenewstyleofplay.Theygotthings rollingoutofthegate,winningfive oftheirfirstsixgames,tofinishwith an8-7overallrecord.Itwasthefirst winningseasonsince2020.

The2024Indianshavetheir sightssetonimprovingontheirsuccessfromayearagoandmakinga returntotheDIAADivisionIIplayoffsintheprocess.Huksaidsheis thrilledwiththenumberswhohave shownupreadytogofromthejump. Thatgroupincludes11playersinthe ninthgrade.

“Wewelcomed11ninthgraders toourprogramthisseason,andthe potentialthatthisgrouphasishigh,” saidHuk.“Wearesoluckytohave themwithus,andareproudofhow quicktheyareadaptingandworking together.”

Hukisbeingassistedthisseason byMollyChamberlin,JenaAlbright, MyaParksandCarrieSubity.Parks willserveastheJVheadcoachas well.

Thecoachingstaffisworking hardwiththeplayersoncontinuing tobuildontheirmentalfocusskill levelsinpractice,sothattheycan transferthoseprinciplesontothe fieldcomegametime.

“Wearereturningwithanintentionalmindsetthisseason,”noted Huk.“Wearefocusingonsmall skillsthataregoingtomakeusbetterasateam,andreflectingonour mistakesduringdrillsandscrimmagestoprepareforourregular-seasongames.Wehavegoalssetandare workingeverydaytowardthem.We

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backfieldayearago,rushing180timesfora team-high1,147yardsand12touchdowns, fora6.33-yards-per-carryaverage.

Juniorrunningbackandwidereceiver DarnellStokes,anotherFirstTeamAll Statehonoree,producedmorethan1,000 all-purposeyards.Herushed39timesfor 527yardsandninerunningTD’s,and snared18passesfromGrisefor493yards andsixtouchdownsgrabs.

JuniorfullbackDavonHandy,whoalso earnedFirstTeamAllStatekudos,gallopedfor689yardson95carriesandfive touchdownruns.“TheHandyMan”aver-

aged7.25pertouchandprovidedmore than700all-purposeyards.

JuniorhalfbackLuisHicksalsoreturns, alongwithseniortightendVaughnGriffin.

Thereturningwidereceivingcorpsalso includesHandy,juniorsMichaelPeranteau andWestonWerner,andseniorKyree Knight.

“Ifanyofthoseguysgetsoutinspace, theycanmakebigplaysatanymoment,” saidTownsend.“Dylanalsowillhavea tightendgroupwithsuperiorhands,includingsophomoresTyWeberandBrennanLoose,andjuniorAlexBehornar.”

Stokeswasalsoproductiveasadefensiveback,returningtwoofhisthreeinterceptionsforTD’s.Healsocontributed33

tacklesandbrokeupeightrivalaerials.

Defensively,theIndianswillinclude seniorsChandleratdefensiveback,Luke Hitchensasatwo-waylineman,Knightat defensiveback,Griffinatdefensiveend, juniorsHandyatdefensiveback,Peranteau atdefensivebackandHicksatoutsidelinebacker,andsophomoreWeberatlinebacker.

“Ondefense,Iamlookingforustobe quickanddisruptive,”saidTownsend.“We didgraduatealotofourinteriorguyson thissideoftheline,butwearereturninga lotofplayerswhogotasignificantamount ofplayingtimelastyear.They’realllooking tofillthosespots.Wearealsoreturningall butoneplayerfromlastyear’sentiredefensivesecondarygroup.

“Inmyopinion,opponentsaregoingto haveahardtimethrowingtheballagainst us,”Townsendadded.“Ifwecanremain healthythroughouttheseason,Ibelievewe cancompetefortheDIAAClass1Astate title.”

Apromisinggroupof youngnewcomers

Townsendsaidheisoptimisticthathe hasatalentedgroupofjuniornewcomers. TheyincludeKyleTruittatoffensiveline andmiddlelinebacker;two-waylinemen JacobKillen,SeanStolarz,JamesStrates andZakiDrummond;JamesFreyatline-

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HeadcoachBrandtMaissaidheis veryoptimisticasheentershisthird seasonastheIndians’headcoachand his17thseasonoverallasacoach.

“Weareveryexcitedasweapproachthisseason,”hesaidenthusiastically.“Therearealotofexperienced playersreturningwithagoodteam vibe.Duringthefirsttwoweeksof preseason,theboyshaveshownduringtrainingandscrimmagesthatthey wanttobuildonthatmomentumand continuetopushforwardandimprove.”

TheIndians’offenseishighlighted byastrongattackingfrontlinefeaturingthreetalentedseniors.FourthyearstarterLeonardo“Leo”Chester ledtheIndianslastseason,with12 goals,sevenassistsand31points. Cruzaddedeightgoalsand19points togiveMaisadangerousone-two

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backer;andBryanIrvinatrunningback anddefensiveback.

PromisingsophomorenewcomersincludeLandonErbeatwidereceiverandde-

punch.Delaney,anotherfourth-year starter,showedhisgritbyplaying throughassortedinjurieslastseason, scoringtwiceandcontributingfive points.

Keylettermenwhoareexpectedto contributeatmidfieldareseniorRaul Labarias,whonettedtwogoalsand contributedsevenpoints,andPablo Arias(twogoalsandsevenpoints). Theteam’sbacklinefeaturesjunior CrisAlamillo’scommandingpresence andthespeedofseniorBrianCordoba.

Theteam’slastlineofdefenseisin thereliablehandsofseniorthird-year starterKaiKelley,wholedtheteam toa10-5-3won-lost-tiedmark.Kelleykepthissquadinseveralgames, with117saves.Healsonotchedeight cleansheets,includingascoreless deadlockagainstCaravelAcademyin theregular-seasonfinaleanda3-0 triumphoverNewarkCharterinthe playoffopener.Forhiscareer,Kelley has17whitewashes—includinga school-recordeightstraighttoopen the2022season—andhasmade212

fensiveback,BrennanLooseattightend andlinebacker,andtwo-waylinemenTrigg Fulkrod,AlanOlguin-Hernandez,Nolan StaniszewskiandJi’yehrTurnage.

Staniszewskiwillalsohandlekickoff, fieldgoalandextra-pointduties,while Weberwilltakecareofthepuntingresponsibilities.Handywillbeaspeedykickoff

saves.Healsohasrecordeda23-7-5 won-lost-tiedmarkoverthelasttwo seasons.

IRsoccerisafamilyaffair

WhileIllianbeginstomakehis markwiththeBlueHens,hiscousin, juniorKabotDavis,couldbeginmakinghisimprintontheGreen& Gold’ssoccersuccess.

“KabotDavisisaplayertokeepan eyeon,”saidMais.“Thereisalotof attentionbeingpaidtoourforward seniors,andKabothasquietlyhada greatpreseason.”

SeniorLogenHood—theyounger brotherof2020DIAADivisionII statechampionshipcontributorTristenHood—haslookedsharpinpreseasonandcouldplaycenterbacknext toAllamilo.SeniorsMoisesChavez andJonathanCordobaalsohave shownagreatdealoftalentatmidfield.

“Thereareseveraladditionalpromisingnewcomers,”Maissaid.“I’mimpressedwiththeirdevelopmentover

andpuntreturnerafterearningFirstTeam AllDistricthonorsatbothpositionsin 2023.

TheIndians’coachingstaffreturnsintact,withoffensivecoordinatorJoeDonnelly,offensive/defensivelinecoachesDavid Grise,ZacHillandBobHahn,defensive linecoachJohnCordeaux,widereceiverand

theyearsaspartofourjuniorvarsity program.They’repreparedforthevarsitylevelthankstoourJVcoaching staffandtheseplayers’commitments.

“Thisisaspecialgroupofplayers,” addedMais.“Wehaveagreatdealof individualtalent,balancedwithagreat teamcamaraderie.Mostoftheseboys haveplayedtogethersincetheystarted atRiverSoccerClubaslittleguys.You canfeelthecloseness—it’slikea family.It’sexcitingtohaveboththe talentandtogetherness.It’sarecipe forsuccess.Theexpectationsarehigh. Butit’simportantforthegroupto staygroundedandfocusonour process.”

TheIndianswillopentheirseason athomeonWednesday,Sept.4,witha 5p.m.openingkickoffagainst WorcesterPrepfromBerlin,Md.The Green&Golddefeatedthehost FightingMallards,2-1onSept.11, 2023,afterCruzandChesterscored goalssevenminutesapartinthefirst halfwhilegoalkeeperKelleymade threesaves.

defensivebacksmentorJoeyVenezia,and assistantmentorJustinHoban.

TheIndianswillopentheir2024season athomeonFriday,Sept.6,againstBlue HenConferencememberA.I.duPontof Wilmington.TheTigersdroppeda28-0 decisiontovisitingIndianRiveronSept.9, 2023,enroutetoawinlesscampaign.

wanttoseeIRinthe[state]tournamentthisyear.”

Abigchunkoftheoffensiveproductionfromlastyearisback,with theteam’sleadingscorerBaylie Williamsonreadytopickupwhere sheleftoff.Thejuniorscored23 goalslastyear,withnineassists, whichearnedherall-conferenceand all-statehonors.Recently,shewas namedoneofthetopplayersinthe state,rankedNo.31.

GoalkeeperJazmineMayfieldis alsobackfortheIndians.She recorded127savesbetweenthepipes lastyearandgarneredall-conference honorsaswell.

IRisreturningtheircoreofmidfieldplayersinTheinThanh Barends,EllaPetersonandReece

Forrey.Petersonrecordedsevengoals andsevenassistsduringthe2023 season.AccordingtoHuk,thattrio “areallkeyplayersonholdingdown ourdefenseandgeneratingattack.”

Amongthoseincomingfreshmen thatHukalludedtoisErinCosgrove,whoiscomingupfromSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,wherethat teamwent6-2-2lastyear.

“Erinisjoiningusasaninthgrader,”Huknoted.“ShehasimpressedthecoachingstaffsinceDay 1.She’sextremelycoachableandhas agreatworkethic.Weareexcitedfor hergrowthandseebigthingsinthe futureforher.”

Amongthekeylossesfromlast year,theIndianslosttheirattacking midandafewstrongdefensiveplayers,inMacyBlades,KylieHarries andGraceRobinson.

“Allthreeofthoseplayerswere strongandbroughtintensitytoour

teaminthosekeypositions,”said Huk.

TheIndianswillopenthe2024 campaignwithfourstraighthome games,beginningonWednesday, Sept.4,againstdistrictrivalSussex Central.TheyfollowthatupbyhostingHenlopenAthleticConference SouthDivisionfoe,andperennial statepowerhouse,Delmarthevery nextday,onThursday,Sept.5.

Monday,Sept.9,theIndianswill welcomeHACNorth’sDovertoThe Reservation,whileaweeklaterthey willhostnon-conferenceopponent ConradonTuesday,Sept.17.Allof thegamesarescheduledfor4p.m. IRwillthenhittheroadforthree straight,startingwithSussexTech onThursday,Sept.19.Formoreon the2024Indians’schedule,checkout thedistrict’ssportswebsiteatindians-sports.com.

withtwodoublesandthreeRBIs. VinceDaleywent3-for-3,scored threerunsandknockedinarun. MikeWaldneraddedadouble, walkedtwice,scoredarunanddrove intworuns.

•AmericanlegionPost2812, AmericanLegionPost248 Atotalof10Post28hittersdrove inruns,ledbyFrankDalyandPaul Litwin,withtwoeach.Post24was ledbyRichHammenandDave Collinswiththreehitseach,and MickWolfeandTomWendorfeach droveinapairofruns.

•CommunityBankDelaware7, MillsboroBowlingLanes3 MillsboropitcherEdGivenswas thehard-lucklosinghurler,andJoe Kankoskyrippedtwohitsforthelosingteam.

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

LEGALS

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On September 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 275-16(A)(4)(a)(10) TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DAGSBORO SETTING TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND PENALTIES WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment.

Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

William Chandler, Mayor

Cynthia Brought, Town Adm

CP 20240830 1T

Town of Bethany Beach Request for Beach Concession Proposals

The Town of Bethany Beach will be accepting proposals for a concession to rent beach equipment (e.g. beach chairs; beach umbrellas) on the public beach in the Town of Bethany Beach.

The Town will be awarding only one concession license. The concession license shall be for the period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2029. Bids and Proposals must be submitted on the Town of Bethany Beach Bid Proposal Form which can be obtained at the Town Manager’s Office, Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE or by calling 302- 537-3771.

The minimum proposal for the annual fee that will be accepted by the Town for the first year shall be $105,000. The proposed annual fee for the first year shall increase by a minimum of 4.5% for each subsequent year.

Proposals must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Town of Bethany Beach in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the annual bid price. The successful bidder’s ten percent (10%) shall be retained and applied toward the annual license fee.

Sealed proposals addressed to the Town Manager, Town of Bethany Beach, and clearly marked “Beach Concession Proposal” shall be received at Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Town Meeting Room.

The Town Council may, in their absolute discretion, refuse to award any concession it if is their determination that none of the applicants or proposals are acceptable.

CP 20240830 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85947453628?pwd=E9iwQRqt5hlo15mQrRl 8t9V2BxdaAF.1

If your computer/laptop doesn't have a microphone, you may call into the event at the following phone number: 301-715-8592

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 859 4745 3628, followed by the pound sign (#).

B. There is no Member ID, so just press the pound sign (#).

C. The Passcode is: 170097, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Friday, October 4, 2024

TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: DiVirgilio Hearing

LOCATION: Town Hall: 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE 19930; & Virtual Meeting

OWNER: Stephen and Tracy DiVirgilio

PROPERTY: 122 Henlopen Drive, South Bethany, DE 19930

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-38(A)(2)(3), TWENTY-FIVE (25) FT rear yard setback and EIGHT (8) FT side yard setback requirements of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s request to keep existing deck structures with various encroachments ranging from 0 ft. to 1.2 ft.

All interested parties should attend by phone and present their views. If unable to attend, written comments will be accepted, but must be received prior to the public hearing. Copies of the documents concerning this matter are available for inspection upon request at South Bethany Town Hall (302539-3653) during normal business hours.

CP 20240830 1T

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

Estate of Arthur C. Truitt, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Arthur C. Truitt who departed this life on July 29, 2024, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Bonnie VanBuskirk on August 21, 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 March 29, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Bonnie VanBuskirk 32051 Sapna Chime Dr. Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20240830 3T

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30/55 GALLON BARELLS

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

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

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

2 SOLID BRASS PLANTERS

$15 rm Call Joe 302-897-4914

FREE SAILBOAT

1976, 27’ Catalina Yachts. Call for details 443-880-7453

DK GREEN CANVAS Bimini top. 36w x 42h x 24L. Excellent Cond, $120 443-373-1550

DOCK SPACE WANTED

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

VINTAGE PENN REELS/RODS

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

BOAT PROPELLOR Michigan

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

NEW BISON HARD COOLER

50qt, holds 65lbs of ice/42 cans. Keeps ice 7 days! $350 value, acessories included. See bison.com for details. Make me an offer!

240-888-0503

LEAD SINKERS JIG HEADS and Bucktails start at 50 cents each. Egg/Slide 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 5, & 6oz. .25¢/ounce, mix and match. 302-542-9500

MOTOROLA 2022 Moto G

Stylus Cell Phone. Factory reset, excellent cond, w/case and screen protector, 6/128, w/512 GB storage disk, w/charger. $125 Frankford area. 201-410-1097

Dining Room Set, Glasstop with 6 chairs. $1,500 302-663-9326

2 ASHLEY GLASS TOP End Tables. $800 302-663-9326

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2

Chairs with coushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326

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

STERNS & FOSTER

3-cushion Sleeper Sofa. Like new, Blue fabric, with 2 throw pillows & arm covers. Dimensions: 74” L x 34” D x 29” H. $250 Text to see 410-599-5158

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

!FREE! 4 DRAWER MAPLE

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

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

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

SOLID CHERRY DINING

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

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

6-YEAR-OLD, ALL LEATHER

2-seater recliner sofa. Beige. Excellent condition, rarely used. REDUCED $275. 302-436-91334

Husqvarna 21” Push Mower with a Honda Engine 160cc. $200 302-897-4914

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

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition.$200 . 302-745-4122

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

HAILO L/100 PRO ALUM. Stepladder 8ft New in Box. Reg $279 Now $175 302-539-4367

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

JOINTER CRAFTSMAN

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

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

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

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

FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

LHASA APSO PUPPY Male 9mos. Creamy sandy color. Supplies and puppy food included. We are an older couple that travel too much and feel our lifestyle is not fair to him. He is neutered & vacccines are up to date. Selbyville $225 301-980-7610 Wheelchair 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

SUMMER WEEKLY RENTAL

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

UNIT RENTAL

COMMERCIAL 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

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

3BR/2BA RANCH HOME on Cedar Drive in Millville. Enclosed vestibule & 2 car garage. 1 small of ce or storage room. Living room, dining room, kitchen, & sunroom. Avail. Sept. 1st $1850 + util a month + $1850 security dep. due at lease signing. Call 302-542-4204

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

OFFICE OR RETAIL

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

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

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

SPORTING GOODS Pink

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

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

SHOCK TOP Belgium White Cruiser, Collectors Item. Asking $35 OBO. 757-8108782

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

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

Winter or Year-round Key #258 Bear Trap Dunes/Ocean View. 3BR/3BA Furnished Villa starting at $1700/month +util Pet friendly

Winter Key #174 Swan Keys Selbyville. 3BR/2BA Furnished manufactured home $1550.00/month +util

Winter Key #127 Bishops Landing Millville. 3BR/2BA Furnished TH $2000/month +util.

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.

Denton Mills: 3BR/2 BA single family home in Millville. $2450 per month + utilities.

Whites Creek Manor: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home with garage and fenced in yard. $2,450 per month + utilities. Avail. 10/1/24

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

Parkside: 4BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home with 2 car garage. $2,700 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax

OFF SEASON RENTAL

3BR/2.5BA TOWN HOME.

New construction in 2021. Millville $1800 a Month plus utilities or 2k all included except streaming. I pay WiFi. Sept 3 through 6/1/2025. Fully furnished. Store in garage. Call for more details. 410-800-5234

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/2.5BA, 2 story, furnished home with garage in Millville. $2,950 per month + utilities + 2 % rental tax. Avail. after 10/1/24.

Bay Forest: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with 2 car garage. $2,850 per month + utilities. Avail. after 11/1/24.

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

❏ Fri Aug 30 & Sat Aug 31, 8-12

Rain or Shine

Pre-Reno/Garage Sale! Major renovation - Everything is going. Less than 6yr old GE self clean elec. range, used only 3mos out of each year. Furniture, Twin trundle bed, large carved painted beach art. Dresser with mirror. Lots of Beach home decor. Skim boards/toys. Table w/4 chairs. Household items, bar stools, & much more!

6 W. Cannon St. Fenwick Island DE 19944

Look For Signs!

❏ Fri Aug 30 & Sat Aug 31 9-1

Rain or Shine

New charcoal grill & charcoal, trac lighting, bike rack for 4” hitch, new jeep cover, jeep hubs standard & locking, folding ladder, old record player, mushroom kettle corn, new UGG dog coat & sweaters, table top ice maker, new pressure cooker, and Lionel centennial train clock.

LOTS OF SURPRISES!!

33157 Omar RD Frankford DE 19945

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 7am-until Rain Date 9/7

Lots of good stuff!! Childrens, new toys, bikes, kitchenware, linens, clothing, jewelry, lots of glassware. Christmas Nutcrackers, Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Christmas lights, new bulbs, wreaths, candles. Come check us out! You won’t have to shop in the mall for Christmas lights, we’ve got more than you need! Everyone gets a FREE GIFT with purchase!

3131 Polly Branch Rd Selbyville DE 19975

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 8-1 Rain or Shine

A long time accumilation. Household, tools, furniture, small stuff, Kids, stuff, boat stuff, & much more!

34230 Vines Creek Rd Dagsboro DE 19939

❏ 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)

❏ 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.

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 8-3 Rain or Shine

Christmas and home decor, fishing and boating, Disney movies and childrens books.

36508 Old Mill Road, Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 8-until Rain or Shine

Books, Jewelry, and Harley Davidson items & clothes.

32312 Hidden Acre Drive Frankford DE 19945

❏ Sat., Aug 31, 8-1 Rain or Shine

Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse

Everything in Model Trains Will be Offered for Sale

Numerous Independent Vendors Outdoors

DSRC Vintage Model Train Sales Room

5 Major Operating Train Layouts Indoors

36668 DuPont Boulevard, (Route 113), Selbyville, Delaware • FREE ADMISSION

Visit our website for more information

DelawareSeasideRailroadClub.com

NOT THIS WEEK

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

Estate Tag Sale! Vintage, Jewelry, Clothing, Crafter Bags, Fixtures, and lots of other Treasures!

Sashas Jewels 202 Gumboro Road Suite 1, Selbyville, DE 19975

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A ___ hangs around a baby's neck to help keep food from falling on his onesie

3. A mama bear will do almost anything to protect her ____

5. A _____ adds spices to help make his food even tastier

6. Homework help: A ____ can show you how to shine in school

8. A restaurant worker who takes your order and brings your food

10. A ___ Scout pledges "to help people at all times"

11. Getting it done: ____ are the jobs kids do each week to pitch in around the house

13. If you're swimming in Spain and someone shouts "Ayudame!", you should know that it means "Help __!" (Fun fact: Be sure to

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

dial 112 -- not 911)

14. To give money to a group that helps people, animals or the environment we live in

16. A ____ is a seat that "hangs" around in the park and lets you soar with a push from a friend

17. All a ____ needs to grow is a little water and sunlight

18. When a lady leaves a salon, it looks lovely

19. Thermometer time: She's the person who takes your temperature at the doctor's o ce

20. Little Bo Peep could have used a little help nding them

21. What an Uber driver gives a person when he's ready to go

Parents Down

2. Keeping the peace: What a

mom gives a crying baby that brings back the quiet

4. Training wheels are a huge help to a newbie with a new

5. Sprained your ankle? These two are friends indeed

6. Haircut help: What a barber does to 18A when a customer asks him to "take a little o the top"

7. A professional who stays cool in highly heated situations

9. An interior designer can help you do this to create a whole new world in your own home

12. Every day or in emergencies, a police _____ strives to serve and protect

After-dinner soap-andwater challenge

Teacher's trusted assistant

NEWPRICE!

607 OLD POST CT, BETHANY BEACH

This new custom home was developed, designed and built to cater to the most discerning buyer. Gourmet kitchen that includes custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, a wine & beverage cooler. Hardwood oors,

gym, 2 pools (one heated), a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak storage/canal access and fun activities.

$1,850,000 (DESU2045282) Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

family room with replace, sunroom, living room, of ce, & screened porch offer many options to spread out, relax, or entertain friends and family. Quiet cut-de-sac location with a spacious lot is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and all of the many amenities of Ocean Pines. Come see this well-maintained beauty today!

$524,900 (MDWO2019084) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

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

791 SALT POND CIR #C

BETHANY BEACH

Adorable and affordable in the town of Bethany located in the Villas of Bethany West - only 1 mile to downtown Bethany. Beautiful waterfront 2 Bed 2 Bath townhome- backing to Nature not neighbors- private peaceful views of just water and wildlife. Getting to beach is simple- use your Bethany Beach parking permit, ride the trolley or walk/bike. This serene property has never been rented but would

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

36367 SEA GRASS WAY, SELBYVILLE

Welcome to this meticulously maintained, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome lled with an abundance of upgrades. Hunter Douglas Plantation shutters, custom window treatments, custom chair rail, crown, and picture-frame moldings throughout the home. Custom designed rear patio with pillars and recessed lighting, and a new remote controlled retractable awning are just a few of the enhancements you will nd in this beautiful home. Don't miss your chance to experience all of the amenities that Bayside Resort Community has to offer.

$735,000 (DESU2067216)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

30109 MOORINGS