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ChangescomingtoSussexCountyCouncil

Vincent,Greenousted inprimaries

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TwoSussexCountyCouncilmemberswereunseatedbynewcomersin Tuesday’sprimaryelection,including

Incumbents,Rush winseatsinBethany councilelection

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThreeincumbentsandonenewcomerwereelectedtotheBethany BeachTownCouncil,withVice-Mayor RonCalefandincumbentCouncilman MickeyHinmanreceivingthemost votes,402and397respectively.

NewcomerBobRushgot391votes, incumbentRichMcHughgarnered372, andrepeatcandidateRussellEvansfinishedlast,with139,attheSept.7electionatBethanyBeachTownHall.

Calef,Hinman,RushandMcHugh willbeswornin,andthenewmayorselectedfromamongthecouncil,atthe councilreorganizationalmeetingat10 a.m.onMonday,Sept.16,attownhall.

OutgoingMayorRosemaryHardiman,whodidnotrunforreelection, congratulatedthecandidatesandearly this weektoldtheCoastalPoint, “BethanyBeachisingoodhands.”

“Votersmadewisechoicesthispast

longtimeSussexCountyCouncilPresidentMikeVincent,whowasseekinga fifthtermonthecouncil.

Vincent,79,whohaslongrepresentedDistrict1asaRepublican,lostto fellowRepublican,Laurelresidentand U.S.AirForceveteranMatthewLloyd bya1,999to1,314,vote(58to38percent). AthirdRepublicancandidate, ChristieShirey,received145votes.

InDistrict2,incumbentSussex CountyCouncilwomanCynthiaGreen, aRepublicanwhowasseekingasecond four-yearterm,losttonewcomerSteve McCarron,a47-year-oldfatheroftwo, bya2,535to1,802voteintheRepublicanprimary.

TherearenoDemocraticchallengers forthoseseats.

NeitherVincent,Green,Lloydnor

McCarroncouldbereachedforcommentbeforeCoastalPointpresstime this week.

IntheDemocraticracefortheDistrict14seatintheDelawareHouseof Representatives,ClaireSnyder-Hall— runningfortheseatDemocratPete

U.S.WindsecuresfinalfavorablerulingfromBOEM

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheU.S.BureauofOceanEnergy Management(BOEM)onThursday, Sept.5,approvedaMarylandoffshore wind-powerprojectthatcouldgenerate

upto2gigawattsofpowerforMarylandresidents.Theapprovedplancalls fortheonshoringofcablesat3R’s beachnorthofBethanyBeachtoa powersubstationinDagsboro,usingthe electricgridattheretiringNRGEnergypowerplantthere.

Thisisthe10thcommercialscale offshorewindenergyfarmapprovedby federalofficialsduringtheBidenadministration.Thepermissiontoadvance followsmonthsofenvironmentalimpactstudies,publictestimonyduringa formalhearingandscientificanalysis, includingnoisestudies.

“Today’sapprovalofU.S.Wind’s MarylandOffshoreWindProjectreflects thebestavailablescienceandinvaluableinsightsfromTribes,

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weekendinreturningtoofficecouncil membersRonCalef,MickeyHinman andRichMcHugh,andelectingBudget &FinanceCommitteeMemberBob Rush,”Hardimansaid.

Calefsaidhewaspleased“abouthow theelectionturnedout”andthanked Evans“forjoiningusintheelective process.”

HeencouragedEvans’“continuedinvolvementwiththeTown.”

“Mostofall,Iwouldliketothank thevoterswhocameout,manyof whomweknowandmanymorewe wereabletomeetandexchangeviews with.Itissogoodtohearpointsofview and areasofconcern.Thisisthewaywe canbesuretokeeppushingtheissues whichareofthedeepestconcerntoour residentsandnon-residentlandowners. ItisthewaywecanallkeepBethany thewonderfultownthatitis.

“ThankyoutotheBethanyBeach Landowners’Associationforsponsoring theircandidates’coffeeand,ofcourse, theCoastalPointforsponsoringcandidates’nightattownhall—manygood questionsandagainmanygoodconversationsandnewfriends.Mickey,Rich, BobandIlookforwardtotheyear aheadandmeetingBethany’schallenges,”Calefsaid.

Hinmansaidheis“reallylooking forwardtothenexttwoyears.”

“Ireallyfeelveryproudofwhatwe accomplishedoverthelasttwoyears.It’s onlymysecondtermonthecounciland …thefirsttimeIran,wedidn’thavean election,sowedidn’thaveanyoftheinterviewsorthemeet-the-candidatesforums.WhatIthoughtwasreallygood aboutitwasthenumberofopportunities forthesekindsofdialogues,people sharingtheirideas,whatisimportantto them,havingreallygooddiscussions,” hesaid.

Allfourofthewinningcandidates wereattownhallduringthevotingon Saturday.

“Ithoughtitwasgoingtobealong fivehours,butitwasinteresting.We didn’tforceourselvesonanybody.We werejuststandingthere,butitwasgreat thenumberofpeoplewhocameup,” Hinmansaid.

“Wehadalotofconversationsabout the wholechallengeassociatedwith water,whetherthatisinthetown,the sea-levelrise.Allofitisinterconnected. Thatwasgenerallyatheme,”hesaid. “Somefolkswantedtotalkaboutthe windfarms,andthatisaveryavibrant discussion.Peopletendtohaveanopiniononewayortheother,butthegood partis,wehadalotofgoodconversationaboutit.Thereisreallyalotof misunderstanding.Alotofpeoplethink theTownhasthatproject,butitisa federalproject.

“Everybodygotalongreallywellat thepolls,andIappreciatedthat.They

cameupandsaid,‘Iwanttoknow whereyoustandonthis,yesorno.’ That’sthewholepointofusbeing there,somebodycomingtovoteandif there’sanissue,that’swhywestood there,”hesaid.

Thecandidates,exceptforEvans, answeredquestionsfromresidentsat theCoastalPoint-hostedMeetthe Candidates’ForumonAug.30attown hall.

Oneresidentquestionedtheefficacy ofbeachreplenishmenttowiden beachesandsaidtheoceanwillreturn anysandittakesawaywithouttheneed forareplenishmentproject.

“Itdoesn’tsolvetheproblemonce andforall,”Calefsaid,butit’snecessary.

“Theoceanisgoingtoberightdown herebytownhallifwedon’treplenish. It’sgoingtoholditatbay.That’sallwe cando,”hesaid,addingthat85percent ofBethanyBeachisbelowsealevel,so dunesarehigherthantheyareina town,suchasRehobothBeach,that doesn’tlieaslow.

“Ifthatdunewehaveherewasn’t there,we’dbeinbadshape,”Calefsaid.

Hinmansaidwhenanor’easterstalls overBethanyBeach,“Itcutsthebeach likeahotknifeinbutter,”anddunes protectit.

Thewomansaidshedoesn’twantto seedunestakenawayandCalefexplainedtheyarepartofthebeachre-

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governmentagencies,localcommunities,industryleaders,oceanusersand environmentalgroupsgatheredduring ourextensiveenvironmentalreview process,”saidBOEMDirectorElizabethKlein.“Aswecontinuetosupport theundeniablemomentumweseealong ourcoasts,ourfocusremainsonfosteringresponsibleenergydevelopment

Primaries

Schwartzkopfheldformorethan20 yearsbeforeretiring—took41percent, or1,898votes,defeatingchallengers KathyMcGuinessandMartyRendon. McGuinnessgot1,238votesandRendonreceived1,464.

Snyder-Hall,whowillfaceRepubli-

whileprotectingmarinelifeandecosystems.”

TheEnvironmentalImpactStatementissuedonthelastdayofJuly showednoadverseimpactstomarine lifeormigratoryseabirds.BOEM foundthattherewillbenegligibleto minimalenvironmentalimpacttothe oceanandshorelinesfromtheproposed Marylandoffshorewindproject.

U.S.WindCEOJeffGrybowskion Friday,Sept.6,commentedon theBOEMfavorableRecordofDeci-

canMikeSimplerinthegeneralelectiononTuesday,Nov.5,toldtheCoastal Pointshewas“elatedthevotersforthe 14thDistrictselectedmetobethepersontogotoDovertorepresentthem, andthere’salotwehavetogetdone.”

Amongherpriorities,shesaid,is passing vote-by-maillegislation,to allow“anyonetovotesafelyfromhome withouthavingtoprovideanexcuseto thegovernment.”

sionformalizingtheanalysissetforthin lastmonth’sfinalEnvironmentalImpact Statement(FEIS)onthecompany’s constructionandoperationsplan (COP).

“Todaymarkstheculminationof yearsofcomprehensiveenvironmental analysisonUSWind’sproposedprojects,”saidGrybowski.“BOEM’sRecord ofDecisionbringsusanotherstep closertosecuringfinalapprovalslater thisyearandgettingsteelinthewater. We’reeagertoadvanceMaryland’soff-

“Weknockedonthousandsofdoors overthedistrict,andwearereallyhappy thevotersselectedus,”shesaid,adding that,althoughthedistrictisintheRehobothBeacharea,“I’llberepresenting SussexCounty.”

“Alotofpeoplewhoarelikeminded,alloverSussex,maybedon’t havesomebodywhorepresentstheir views,andIintendtorepresentthem. Thisisonethingthatoftengetsover-

shorewindgoalsandsupportgoodjobs intheregionfordecadestocome.”

U.S.Wind’sCOPconsidersthefull build-outoftheirfederalleasearea, whichhasthepotentialtogenerateup to2GWofoffshorewindpower. BOEM’sRecordofDecisionbringsthe two-yearNationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)processfortheproject toacloseandsetsU.S.Windonapath tosecuringallremainingfederalpermits

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looked.Iwillbeatthetableforlaws thatimpacttheentirestate,soIaminterestedinwhatpeoplethink,notjust inmydistrict,”Snyder-Hallsaid.

IntheDemocraticraceforU.S.representative,stateSen.SarahMcBride easilydefeatedchallengersEarlCooper andEliasWeir.McBridewoninall threecounties,receiving66,764votes statewide,or80percent.InSussex Countyalone,shereceived16,122votes. Cooper earned13,557votes,andWeir finishedwith3,286.

McBridewillfaceretiredstatepolice officerJamesWhaleninthegeneral election.

Alreadynotedasthefirstopenly transgenderstatesenatorinthenation, ifsheiselectedinNovember,McBride willalsobethefirstopenlytransgender memberofCongress.

IntheDemocraticraceforgovernor, NewCastleCountyExecutiveMatt MeyerdefeatedcurrentLt.Gov. BethanyHall-Long,winning47percent of thevoteandcominginfirstinall threecounties.Overall,Meyergot 40,518votes,with8,847inSussex County.Hall-Longreceived31,588 statewideor36percent.Former DelawareDNRECheadandcurrent WorldWildlifeFundexecColin O’Marareceived14,142votes. MeyerwillfaceRepublicanMike Ramone,stateHouseminorityleader, whogarnered26,414votes.HisRepublicanchallengersJerroldR.Priceand BobbyWilliamsonreceived5,971votes and4,153votes,respectively.

In theDemocraticraceforlieutenant governor,KyleEvansGaywonwith 46,638votes.SherryDorseyWalkergot 31,035votesandDebbieHarrington received12,640.

RuthBriggsKingistheRepublican candidateforlieutenantgovernor. IncumbentDelawareInsurance CommissionerTrinidadNavarroeasily wonre-election,with74percentofthe vote,or61,257votes,defeatingchallengerKayodeAbegunde,whoreceived 21,569votes.

Itwasarelativelycloseracefor DelawareGov.JohnCarney,who— term-limitedfromrunningforgovernor again—decidedtorunformayorof Wilmington.Carneyreceived53percentofthevote,or5,308votestoDemocraticchallengerVeldaJones-Potter’s 4,565votes.ThereisnoRepublican challenger.CarneywillsucceedWilmingtonMayorMikePurzycki.

SDARJhostinghistoricaltownhallmeetinginLewes

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)willhostatown hallmeeting,“AddressingtheSilence:A PartnershipwithJohnDickinsonPlantation,”onWednesday,Sept.18,6-8p.m., attheLewesPublicLibrary.

“SteepedinDelaware’scolonialhistory,theJohnDickinsonPlantationhas recentlyembarkedonaninitiativetoaddresstheunderrepresentationofmarginalizedvoicesinitsnarrative.Foryears,the historyoftheplantationhasprimarilyfocusedonthelifeofitsnamesake,a

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bytheendof2024,companyrepresentativessaid.

Theproposedwindprojectincludes threeplannedphases,twoofwhich— formerlyknownasMarWinandMomentumWind,around300MWand 808MW,respectively—havesecured offshorerenewableenergycertificates fromtheStateofMaryland.Thethird phasewillbebuildingouttheremainderoftheleasearea,whichislocated 8.7nauticalmilesoffshoreMaryland and9nauticalmilesoffshoreofSussex County.

OnTuesday,July30,theSussex CountyCouncilheldahearingonthe permitforconversionoftheNRG powerplantfacilities,currentlyfueledby coal,toawind-powersubstation,tobe locatedoffIronBranchRoad.The countyPlanning&ZoningCommissionrecommendationinfavoroftherequestwastabledbytheSussexCounty Councillastmonth.

U.S.Wind’sconstructionandoperationsplanwaspublishedintheFederal RegisteronFriday,Aug.2,andissubjecttoacommentperiod.Thefinalrequest tobuildthetransmissionareawas

prominentfigureintheAmericanRevolution,whiletheexperiencesofenslaved peoplewholivedandworkedonthe property havebeenlargelyoverlooked. Theplantationaimstoaddressthisomissionbyprovidingamorecomprehensive andnuancedunderstandingofitspast.”

TheJohnDickinsonPlantationis nowcollaboratingwithSDARJandother communityorganizationstocreatea moreinclusiveandaccuratehistoricalexperienceforvisitors.

“Thecollaborativeprojectbringsto-

alsoreviewedandhasnowbeen granted.

Theprojectproposestheinstallation ofupto114turbines,uptofouroffshoresubstationplatforms,onemeteorologicaltoweranduptofourcorridors foroffshoreexportcables.

BOEM’sfinalEISwasamajormilestoneinthetwo-yearNationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)process, indicatingthecompany’splansare nearlythroughthefederalreview process,saidU.S.Windrepresentatives.

U.S.Windwasfoundedin2011and isMaryland’sonlyoffshorewindoption afterthewithdrawalofØrstedfromits projectsinoffshorewinddevelopment. U.S.Windhadacquiredthe80,000-acre federalleaseareaoffthecoastofMarylandin2014.

Thecompanyhassincepurchased landaroundtheexistingNRGpower plantnearDagsboro.U.S.Wind’sGener GotiangostatedattheCountyhearing thattherequestedzoningordinanceapproval“isappropriateforasubstation based onthemerits.Wemeetalltherequirements.Thepowerdeliveryand transmissionwouldbegininDelaware.”

“Theselectiononthepointofinterconnectionisbasedonthesubstation thatisbestsuitedforthepowergenerationandtransmission.Wedidour

getherhistorians,educatorsandcommunity memberscommittedtoensuringthat theplantation’shistoryistoldfrommultipleperspectives.Together,theyareworkingtodevelopnewexhibits,programs andeducationalmaterialsthathighlight theexperiencesofenslavedpeopleand othermarginalizedgroups.”

Specificinitiativesincludeanoralhistoryproject,educationalprogramsand interpretiveexhibits.

“Collectingstoriesofdescendantsof enslavedpeoplewholivedontheplanta-

analysisoftheinterconnection,andthis siteisbasedonourownanalysis.Our permitrequesthadalternatives[sites] analysisandastrictevaluationprocess. Thisistheappropriatepointofinterconnection,”hesaidaftertheSussex CountyCouncilpostponedthezoning decision.

Localoppositiontooffshorewind farmshasbeenvocalinrecentyears, withconcernsexpressedaboutimpacts ontheviewshed,propertyvalues,safety andmarineissues.EdBintz,anattorney wholivesinSouthBethany,saidhebelievesthattheprojectstillhasalong waytogo.

“TheVinyardWindprojectforced theclosingofanumberofbeachesin Nantucketoverthesummer,”hesaidat aSouthBethanyTownCouncilmeet-

tionwillprovidevaluableinsightsinto thelivesofthosewhowereforcedinto slavery.Neweducationalprograms,designedforbothstudentsandadults,will explorethecomplexitiesofslaveryandits lastingimpactonAmericansociety.New interpretiveexhibitswilluseavarietyof media,includingphotographs,artifacts, andinteractivedisplays,tobringhistory tolife.”

Toregisterforthetownhallmeeting orformoreinformation,gotosdarj.org andclickontheEventbritelink.

ing thismonth.“OneoftheU.S.Wind projectstheywanttoinstallherehasthe sameturbinebladesthatbroke.Andthe otheroneisnewandhasnotbeen tested.U.S.Windrepresentedtousthat theseturbinebladescouldwithstanda Category2hurricane.Whatiffouror fiveturbinebladesbrokeaparthereduringanextremeweatherevent?”

“IhavelookedthroughtheCOPand seenothingonemergencyresponse. Soundslike,inNantucket,ithasbeena real scramblethissummer,”saidBintz atthecouncilmeeting.

“TheystillneedSussexCounty CouncilapprovalandDNRECapproval,andsittingonthesidelinesis worsethanvotingandtakingastandon thewind-powerproject.Thisisnota donedeal,”saidBintz.

HardimanreflectsonmayoralterminBethany

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AtBethanyBeachMayorRosemary Hardiman’sfinalcouncilmeetingon Aug.16,colleaguesgatheredforajoyful farewell,praisingherandpresenting gifts—somehumorous—assheheard notonlygratitudeforherdedicationto theTown,butalsogood-naturedribbing.

Remindedofthatoccasionafterward,shesmiledandquipped,“Oh, that’sbecauseIpaidthemtosaythose things.”

That’sherpersonality—quickto deflect attentionandquickertopoint outthefineworkofthosewhorunthe Town,toremembertheirnames,how manychildrentheyhave,whatthey haveovercome.It’sagiftshe’sknown

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Itwasthesamewhenshewasasked aboutaccomplishmentsduringher tenurethatmakehermostproud.She turnedthespotlightonthecounciland howwelleveryoneworkstogether.

“Whetherwedisagreeornot—and I’vebeenveryproudofthiscouncil— becauseIthinkeverybody,whetheryou havedifferencesofopinionorsomebody’sangry,theyhaveneverreacted. It’saplaceofcivilityinanuncivilworld.

“Themeetingshavebeenaboutsome veryemotionalthings.Ithinkthis councilhasrespectfullylistenedand takenintoaccountwhateverthepeople say.Alotofthethingsthathavebeen accomplishedarejustmovingthings alonglikethedamtocontrolflooding intown.

“Ifit’simplemented—andwehope itwillbe—andalotofcreditgoesback years,toHarrySteele,whofirstproposed itinthe1990s,oritwouldhavedieda longtimeago.Andifitwasn’tforthe persistenceof[TownManager]Cliff Graviet—hekeptafterit.Hegotthe ArmyCorpsofEngineerstostudyitand gotallkindsofstudiesdone,sowe’reata pointnowwherethelegislatorsareallon boardwithit,andOceanViewis.We’ve beenabletosatisfyourneighborsthat thedamwouldnothavetheeffectof

causingfloodinginOceanView.

“Sowe’vebeenabletoworkwith them andSen.[Gerald]Hockerand Rep.[Ron]Grayand[CountyCouncilman]DougHudson.Nowwe’rejustin thepermittingprocess,whichcanbe themostdifficult.We’relookingfor funding,too,”shesaid.

Hardimanisalsoproudoffinishing pedestrianandbicyclepathsonseveral streets.

“Wehavetherectangularrapid flashingbeacons,andmorearecoming. OneisgoingtobeonRoute1,andalso oneisgoingtobeatthelibrary,and thenwe’regettingmorecrosswalksover to theparkacrossRoute1onthenorth side,sothatwillhelppeoplegetting across.We’llputasidewalkonthatside ofthepark,”shesaid.

Inconversation,Hardimanoften mentionsGraviet’sabilitiesastown manager.

TheTownisluckytohavehim,she said,becauseheisamanofvisionwho hadtheideafortheTowntobuyseven acresoflandoutofthefloodplainand setupofficesandspaceforthepolice departmentstaffincaseofahurricane orothereventthatcausesflooding downtownandmakesitimpossibleto workattownhall.

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ItwasalsoGravietwhowantedthe counciltohireanewpolicechiefand deputychieffromwithinafterformer policechiefMichaelRedmonandpolicecaptainDarinCathellwerefiredfor allegedlymisappropriatingfunds. PatrickFoleywaspromotedtochiefand JustinNormantodeputychief.

“Whenpeopleweresaying,‘Gooutsideandgetsomeone,’hesaid,‘No,’”she saidofGraviet.“Hesaid,‘We’veknown alltheseofficerssincetheywereseasonalofficers,sowe’veraisedthem. We’regoingtodoitfromwithin.’And wedid,andthemoralerightnowissky high,andwe’rehavingonemoreseasonalofficer,BenTresler,whogoesto theacademynextmonth.He’llbea full-timeofficerhere,”Hardimansaid, naminghimwithnohesitation.

Howdoesshekeeptrackofeveryone?

“Well,youlearnthemafterawhile, likethisonekidcameuptomethe otherday—hewasaseasonal,andhe said,‘Ibetyoudon’tknowmyname.’I said,‘Yes,it’sDakota.’It’salittlegame that youplaywithyourselfsoyoucan remember.Well,youtrytoremember.I

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nourishmentproject.

Anotherwomanaskedaboutbanningplasticbagsandothertrash,such asstraws,thathurttheenvironmentand clutterlandfills,andHinmansaidhe likedtheideabecause“alotoflittleimpactsaddup.”

“Theamountoftrashthatgets thrownaroundhereisincredible,”Calef agreed.

Anotherresidentaskedaboutprotectingtrees,especiallysincetheyabsorbwaterandfloodingisaproblem.

don’tknowhowIdoit,butthey’reall importanttomeandyouknowthey’re allstartingout.Alotofthemarejust startingoutintheircareers,andit’sexcitingformetoseethat,becauseIrememberwhenIwasstartingout,and youwantpeopletoencourageyou.And theyreally,allofthem,whenyousee them,theyallworksohard.Alotof themputinsomuchextratime,and they’llgoaboveandbeyondtoget somethingdone,”shesaid.

Certainly,Hardimanhasfacedchallenges,fromguidingtheTownthrough thefiringoftheformerchiefandhis deputyandthemanymonthsof COVID-19.

“Thatwasatoughtimeforallofus. Iwasmayorduringthattime,andIrememberthingschangeddaily.Youhad toworryaboutthebusinesses,because thenyou’recaughtbetweenarockanda hardplace.Youhavethegovernorsaying,‘Youcanopenthebeaches,butyou havetohavesocialdistancing,’sothen wetriedtocutdownonthenumberof peopleinthebeachfrontlots,andthat didn’thelpthebusinesses,”shesaid.

Duringchallengingtimes,shesaid, shehasoftenreliedonadviceshereceivedfromformerCouncilmanDon Doyle.

“WhenIfirstcameoncouncilin

Calefsaidtreerequirementsarenow inplaceto“maintainasmuchgreenery as wecan.”

Concerningpopulationgrowth, Calefsaidit’s“tremendous,andwecan’t beblindtoit.”

TheTownneeds1,000paidparking spacestocoverTownexpensesand salaries,hesaid,especiallysince120 newemployeeswerehiredjustthis summer.

Communicatingwithresidentsis importanttoMcHugh,whocalledfor dailycommunication.Hesaidhewants toseetheTown’swebsitestreamlined “tomakeitmoreuser-friendly.”

2014,Iwouldtalktohim,becauseIalwayshadthisthing—youtrytoplease everybody.Andhewouldsitdownwith me.Hesaid,‘Youhavetobeprepared. Youhavetostudyeveryissue.Youhave toknowthethings,andthenyoumake the bestdecisionforthegoodofthe Town,andsomebody’salwaysgoingto beunhappy.’

“That’sonethingIdiscovered.Peoplethinkthatiftheycometoameeting andthey’reopposedtosomething,that you’renotgoingtodoit.It’snotareferendumright?It’sadiscussion.It’swhat youhavetodo.Youhavetobeawareof allthefactsandbeabletoaddressthem. Ifpeoplecanpresentagoodreasonwhy somethingshouldbechangedorsomething,thenthatmakessense.Thenyou candoit.Butifit’sjust,‘Wedon’twant it,’that’snotareason,”shesaid.

“Ifpeopleaskaquestion,ifyoueducatethemastothehistoryandthereasonsbehinditandeverything,then they’reeducatedandtheyunderstand

somethingbetterthanifyoujustsaid yesorno,”Hardimansaid.

Herpatienceandkindnesstothose whospeakatcouncilmeetingswas mentionedatherfinalmeeting,includingwhenCouncilmanMickeyHinman calledher“asuperstar,”professional, knowledgeableaboutherjob,awoman withincrediblebusinessacumenand“a great,accomplishedlawyerwhoisa communicatorextraordinaire.”

“Youliterallyliftusalluponeagle’s wingswithhowyouliveoutyourdeeprootedfaithonadailybasis.…Youare Bethany,”Hinmansaid.

Shewon’tbeforgotten,especially sinceinretirementshewillstillbe around,asshesaid,remainingactive, helpingwiththeTownnewsletterand volunteeringatthelibrary,withthe Beach&BayCottageTourandather church.

“So,we’renotoutofthis,”shesaid withasmile.“We’rejustturningitover tothenextgeneration.”

BikerBashexpecting1,000motorcyclists

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

About1,000motorcyclistsareexpectedatthethirdannualBikerBash onSaturday,Sept.14,atAmericanLegionPost28inMillsboro,withthe eventtoraisemoneyforlocalveterans.

“ItisOceanCityBikeFestthis weekend,sothebikerswillcomeupto Millsboro,”EventCoordinatorLisa Schumannsaid,referringtotheannual festivalinOceanCity,Md.,thatstarted in2010andnowdrawsabout150,000 bikers eachyear.

“Lastyear,wesawalotofdifferent groupscometogether,becausehereat theLegionwearesacredterritory,we aresacredground—meaningthisisa placewhereallbikerscancome,noconflict,allveterans.Itmeanswecheckall

animosityatthedoorandweareall friendly.Everybodyiswelcome,”Schumannsaid.

Plannedfornoonto6p.m.,regardlessofweatherconditions,theBash,at 31768LegionRoad,isfreeandopento thepublic.

Therewillbechargesforfoodsand beverages,andforthePokerRun,but thereisnoentryfeeforgames,starting at3p.m.andincludingSlowRoll,Tire TossandLoudestPipes.

“FortheLoudestPipesgame,wesay, ‘Youwillbeabletohearourbikesbeforeyouseeus,’”Schumannsaid.

“WewillhaveaKenoPartywiththe State.RegistrationforthePokerRun willbefrom10to11a.m.,withkickstandsupat11.Thecostis$25fora singleriderand$30fordoubleriders. Theywillbevisitingseverallocalbusi-

nesses,”Schumannsaid. Vendorswillbesellingitems. Entertainmentwillbebythebands NitroNitraandJustSabbath.Atikibar willbeopen,andtherewillbeadunk tank.

Proceedswillbenefitveteranswho haveneedssuchasforrampstobebuilt attheirhomes.

“WewanttogetbikersfromOcean Citytosupportveterans.Alotofbikers areretiredveterans.Wedidthefirstone afterCOVID,andwehadover2,000 there.Lastyear,therewereabout1,000, butitwillbebiggerthisyearbecauseof theliveentertainment,andwearen’t charging,whereasOceanCitycharges. Evenifyou’renotabiker,pleasecomeand joinus.Allarewelcome,”Schumannsaid. Call(302)947-0581formoreinformation.

DSP:Arrestsmade inFrankford,Berlin theftcases

DelawareStatePolicethisweekarrestedtwoDagsboro-arearesidentson multiplefelonychargesfollowinga theftinvestigationintheFrankford area.

PolicereportedthatbetweenMay andJuly,theDSPTroop4Criminal InvestigationsUnithadinvestigated severaltheftsofasimilarnatureinthe Frankfordarea.Ineachofthethefts, theysaid,unknownsuspectsentereda commercialpropertyandstoleaskid steer.

OnSept.3,theysaid,Troop4detectiveslearnedtheWorcesterCounty (Md.)Sheriff’sOfficedeputieswere investigatingtheftsinBerlin,Md. Subsequently,Troop4detectives,in collaborationwithWorcesterCounty sheriff’sdeputies,identified40-yearoldCodyHudsonand45-year-old TaraHiggins,bothofDagsboro,as thesuspectsintheskidsteerthefts,as wellasthetheftsthatoccurredin Berlin.Troop4detectivesobtained warrantsfortheirarrest.

OnSept.4,detectivesexecuteda searchwarrantatapropertyon SwampRoad,Dagsboro,andrecoveredoneofthestolenskidsteersand thestolenpropertyfromMaryland. HudsonandHigginswerearrestedat thepropertywithoutincident,police said.

HudsonandHigginsweretakento Troop4,wheretheywerecharged withmultiplecrimes.Chargesfrom WorcesterCountySheriff’sOffice werealsopending.

HudsonandHigginswereeach chargedwithTheftover$50,000(a felony),Theftover$1,500(afelony), threefelonycountsofConspiracy2nd Degree,ReceivingStolenProperty over$1,500(afelony),Tampering withEvidence(afelony),Receiving StolenPropertyunder$1,500andtwo countsofCriminalTrespass3rdDegree.Eachwasreleasedona$11,502 unsecuredbond.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Athletesinapreviousyouthvolleyball academyposeforaphotoamidstthe action.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Thepandemictookabigbiteoutof adult-educationofferingsandtheabilitytoconveneforlearning.Infact,in theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,there wasatotalofafive-yearhiatus,from 2018to2023,ontraditionaladult learningopportunityanduseofthe schoolbuildingsforteachingcourses fromartisticdancetosportsskillsto Englishasasecondlanguage.

MattSchifanoisthedistrict’scommunityeducationcoordinator.

“Itisbackupandrunning.We wantedtogiveahigh-leveloverviewto theboardatourlateAugustmeeting,” beforethenewschoolyearstartedon Tuesdaylastweek.

“Ithasbeenagreatfirstfullyear back,”saidSchifano.“Ithasbeenaneffortthroughouttheyear.Wearetrying tobrandthiscurriculumappropriately. Ithasalwaysbeencalled‘AdultEd,’ butnowwearecallingit‘Community Education.’It’syoungandold,andwe are tryingtocallitwhatitis.CommunityEducationcoordinatorismyrole, andIamtryingtore-brandunderthat name.”

Forthe2023-2024school-year communityeducationprogram,the districtoffered53differentexperiential programs—35ofwhichareyouthorientedand18ofwhicharegeared towardadults,reachingatotalof1266 participants.

“Wehadagreatfirstyearback,and wefoundthedemandisstillthere,” saidSchifano.“Iwasintheclassroom foreightyearsbeforecoming[tothe I RSD]lastyear.Youspendsomuch timeintheclassroom,andnowwesee thecommunityouthereishungryfor theseprograms.”

Amongtheprogramsarea“parent workshop”programandESLclasses. Mostofthesecommunityclasses—52 —wereAdultFitness&Sportprograms,YouthFitness&SportprogramsandCommunityPartnership programs.

TheIRSDisalsoworkingwiththe SussexTechAdultEducationprogram tointroducenewadultseminarprograms.

“ThereisalsoSussexTechAdult Ed,andweareexpandingourESL classesthroughthetechschool.People canlearntheEnglishlanguage,which helpsthemwithjobs,”hesaid.

Thereisanewslateofhealthplanningandfinancialplanningseminars, recognizingtheseniordemographicin thedistrict.

IRSDSuperintendentJayOwens said,“Wethoughtitwouldbeagood ideafortheentireboardtogetanupdateonourcommunityeducation work.”

“COVIDcreatedalotofgaps,”said Schifano.“Itwastheforward-thinking oftheboardofeducation,whosaid, ‘Weareopeningupourfacilities,’and theywereadamantaboutgettingcommunityeducationback.”

“Iamhappytheymadethedecision andthecommunityisnowtakingadvantage,andthefallseasoniskicking offrightnow,”hesaid.“Wewillhavea springseasonandasummerseasonof communityeducationaswell.”

Schifanohasbeenknowninthe communityforhisworkasaBusiness ProfessionalsofAmerica(BPA)mentorandcoachatSelbyvilleMiddle Schoolandhastrainednationalchampionsinthatcompetition.

“IwasatSMSforsevenyears,and theyearbefore Icamehere,Iwasat IRHSteaching,”hesaid.

“Year1inCommunityEdwasa scrambleyeartogetthedistrictbackto whatwehadinplacefiveyearsago withadultedandtore-establishwhat weusedtohaveforever,”henoted.“So, wedidthatregroup.”

“Thehealthplanningprogramwe aredoingthisfallisanawesomeprogram.Iwastalkingwithoneofour staff,andhehadjustbroughthismom

homefromthehospitalandaskedme, ‘Whatoptionsareoutthere?What abouthomehealthcareorhospice?’”

Exploringeldercareoptionswillbea partofthehealthplanningcurriculum.

“Thefinancialplanningprogramwe usedtohave,andMitchRogerswas theteacher,withEdwardJonesFinancial,”saidSchifano.

Rogersishimselfretiring,henoted, “buthissonLanceRogers,withEdwardJones,isgoingtopickupthe baton.”

“Everyoneisonthesamepageto improvethecommunityandoffer thingsthatwecandowithourkids andhaveyouthprograms,too,”hesaid. “Danceexerciseisanewclasswenever hadinthepast.Iamsoexcitedtohave thisclass,anditisanewerspinonaerobics.It’sZumba,andthatisthenew danceaerobics.”

“Weareadaptingwiththetimes,” saidSchifano.

“Wehavethefacilities,wehavethe fieldsandwehavethegyms—sonow wejustneededteachersandcoaches willingtorunthoseclinics.So,we wentbacktosomefriendsatSMS,and wewere abletorecruitthosecoaches.”

Flagfootballcosts$75fortheseason,andlocalcoachesareworkingwith thekids.

“Weareofferingagreatproductfor lessmoney.Thosecoachesarecommunityleadersalready,”hesaid.“Wehad 150peopleflag-footballkidsand kickedthatoffjustthisevening,”hereported.

“Thispastyear,wewereableto

offer53differentprogramsandserve over1,200people,whichisagreatrestart,”henoted.“Werenewedandrejuvenatedprogram.Wehadwomen’s indoorfieldhockeyandgirls’lacrosse clinicsthispastspringatIRHS.This wasrequestedbythepublic.”

“WeaddedsomeESLcoursesthis pastspring,whichwehaven’thadin quitesometime.”

“ThelastfullyearofAdultEdthat wehadwasin2018andpre-COVID. Mostofthoseprogramswewereable togetback.Theyhadthemhistorically, andnowwehavereturned,”saidSchifano.

Thedirectionforthisyearandbeyondisunderway,hesaid.

“Wearegoingtoexpandourprogramsincludinghealthplanningseminars,touchingontopicslikeacutecare, hospicecare,outpatientoptions,and workingwithaprofessional,Erin Sharp,toprovidereallygoodinformationforpeoplewhoaredealingwith theirownfamilyorelder-carepeople theycarefor,”headded.

“Weareofferingafinancialplanningcourseandpartneringwithsome financialplannersinourareatolearn moreaboutinvesting,retirement,SocialSecuritybasicsandhealthcareoptions.Peopleareinterestedinlearning moreaboutit,”saidSchifano.

“Let’sopenourschools,getthese coursesbackupandfindtheoptions onwhatpeoplewanttolearn.Thatis thedirectiongoingforward.Weare headingthatway,andIamexcited aboutit.”

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Millsboropoliceholdinghoopstournament

BySusanCanfora Staff Reporter

TheMillsboroPoliceDepartment willhostitsfirstbasketballtournament onSaturday,Oct.19,atthepolicedepartmentat120RailroadAvenuein Millsboro.

RegistrationforMPD3v3—free andopentoplayersofanyage—will beginat8a.m.andcontinueuntilthe bracketiscomplete,saidCpl.John Wharton,theMillsboroPolicedepartment’sschoolresourceofficer,who plannedtheevent.

“Officerswillbethereengagingand havingagooddaywiththecommunity,”hesaid.“Wedon’twantittobe, ‘Oh,thecopsarehere.’Wewantittobe afriendlyrelationshipwiththecommunity.Acoupleofusreallylovethe

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

TheMillvilleTownCouncilthis weekagreedtoserveasoneofthehost locationsfortheannualFire&IceFestivalin2025.

OnTuesday,Aug.27,EmilyMaisof theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceaddressedthecouncil,asking themtoconsiderservingasahostfor nextyear’sfestival.

MaissaidtheChamberwasspecificallyhopingtohavetheTownofMillvillehosttheicerink,whichisa popularelementofthefestival.

Someofthecouncilmemberssaid they wereconcernedthatthefestival takesplaceoverthreedaysandthat hostingtherink,whichwouldbeopen onallthreedays,wouldbetoomuchof astaffingcommitment.Otherareasof concernthecouncilraisedrelatedto budget,security,possibleinjuriesandthe installationoftheicerink.

Maisassuredthecouncilthatthe TownofMillvillewouldnotbetheones payingfortheicerinkandthatanyinjuriesthatoccurduringthefestival wouldbetheresponsibilityofthe Chamber.Shealsoaddressedtheconcernsaboutstaffingandsecurity.

Iftheywerenotopentohostingthe icerink,shesaid,thereareotherevents thatthefestivalholds,suchastheice sculpturetourorbonfire,thattheTown ofMillvillecouldhostinstead.

Councilmembersagreedunanimouslyonbecomingoneofthehost sitesfornextyear’sFire&IceFestival. However,theysaidtheywoulddecideat alatertimewhicheventstheTown wouldparticipatein.

AlsoattheAug.27meeting,the councilvotedforissuesthathadbeen discussedaclosedexecutivesessionprior totheregularmeeting,includingones involvingthecompetency,qualification andabilitiesofindividualemployees.

gameofbasketballforphysicalfitness, andwe’vebeenworkingoncommunity outreach.We’renotonlyoutthereto stoppeoplebuttoengageandprotect thecommunity,”hesaid.

Thosesigningupasteamsmust haveatleastthreeplayers,uptoamaximumoffive,perteamandcansignup inadvance.Organizerswillfindteams forthosewhosignupasindividuals. Allagesandgendersarewelcometo play,Whartonsaid,addingthatthere willbetwogamesbeingplayedata time.Registerat www.millsboropd.com.

Adiscjockeywillbethereplaying music,andMountaireFarms,partneringwiththepolicedepartmentforthe tournament,willdonatechickenthat willbecookedonsite.Foodandbeverageswillbefree.

CouncilMemberSharonBrienza madeamotiontomakeacurrentparttimeemployeeafull-timeone.Council MemberDebbieSosnoskisecondedthe motion.Theemployeeinquestionhas beenworkingpart-timefortheTown sinceJanuary.Butthecouncilhadagreed intheirexecutivesessionthatifthey votedforthemotion,theemployee wouldstillgothroughasix-monthpro-

Alocalbarbershopwillbecutting hair,alsofreeofcharge.

BeebeHealthcare’smobileunitwill betherewithinformation about healthcare,aswellasothercommunity organizationsandchurchesproviding information.

“Ithinkitwillbegreatcommunity engagementtohelpprovideservicesfor anybodywhowillbeinterestedthat day,”Whartonsaid.“Itwillbeadayof communityinteractionandgathering togetherforagreatactivitysuchasbasketball,whichwealllove.Wewantto promotethatnowthatwehaveabasketballcourt.Weloveseeingpeople thereusingit.Everyday after3p.m.,it getsprettybusy.Kidsareusingit,and wewanttoengagewiththem,engage withthecommunity,showthemweare hereforthem.”

bationperiod.

Thecouncilvoted4-1infavorof movingtheemployeetofull-timestatus. Asecondissuefromtheexecutive sessionwaswhethertoallowthetown managertohireafull-timeadministrativeassistant.Councilmembersdidnot discusstheissuefurtherduringtheregularmeetingandvoted4-1toapprovethe hire.

DNRECmanuallymovingsandfromsouthtonorth

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Whileconcernsaboutdunebreaches onthenorthsideoftheIndianRiver Inlethavebeenfront-of-mindformany inrecentmonths,thesedays,theduneis actuallybeingbrokenonpurpose,daily, inordertofacilitateduneprotection measures.

JustnorthoftheIndianRiverInlet BridgeonRoute1,theduneisopened everyday,makingwayforheavyconstructionequipmenttodepositsandand stonefromthesouthbeachonthe northbeachduringeachdayofwork,

andthegapisthenclosedevery evening.FordriverstravelingnorthboundonRoute1,thegapingholein thedunesprovidesadirectviewofthe oceansurf,andinahightide,thewater appearstobejustafewhundredfeet away.

Thatmaybealarmingforthosewho don’tknowthatthedailydunebreaches arepurposeful,butwhathasactually happenedisthatDNREC’sshoreline andwaterwaymanagementstaffhave createdatemporaryaccesspoint amongstthestonethatwasplacedthere Aug.18,accordingtoofficialsfromthe department.Thepurposeistoprovidea

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith Acombinationofrocksandsandis beingusedtohelpfortifytheduneson thenorthsideoftheIndianRiverInlet.

beingharvestedonthesouthsideofthe inletoverthelastweek,”saidDNREC communicationsofficerMichaelGlobetti.“Thissandwillbetransportedbeginningthisweektothenorthsideto supplementandhelprebuildtheeroded dune.ThisundertakingbyDNREC willoperateinsimilarmannerasthe sandbypassplantonthesouthside— currentlyoutofcommission—would ordinarilyoperate.DNRECwillharvest thematerialfromthesameworkzone wherethesandbypassplantcapturesit, andstockpilesandforuseonthenorth side.Thismaterialwillthenbetrucked acrosstheinlet,”viathebridge,“tothe areaofgreatestconcernforprotecting criticalinfrastructure.”

Thereasonforstockpilingbefore transportingisthatDNRECisharvestingsandfromthesouthsidewithheavy equipmentthatcanmoveapproximately 12-15cubicyardsofmaterialata time.Truckscurrentlycontractedby DNRECcantransportamuchhigher quantityperload.Alargequantityof stockpiledsandisnecessarytoensure adequatesupplyforthetransportation processtoefficientlymovesandfrom onesideoftheinlettotheother.

“ThisDNRECprojectwasplanned tobeginafterLaborDayduetotheseasonalcrowdsatDelawareSeashore StateParkbeaches,whichmeantthe ShorelineandWaterwayManagement Sectioncouldnotharvestsandduring thesummermonths.Also,DNREC asksthatvisitorstotheinletbeachesbe cautiousoftheconstructionactivitiesin theseareas,andnotesthatsomebeach accessmightbelimitedorrestricted duringworkinghours,”hesaid.

crucialroadsideaccesspointfordelivery ofmorematerialstosupportthebeach anddunewhileminimizingdamageto rubber-trackedheavyequipmentasit traversestheareatodelivermaterial whereitismostneeded.

Thetemporaryaccesspointissealed priortotheendofeachworkday.Withoutthataccesspoint,roadsiderepair wouldnotbeanoptionforDNREC equipment—andwouldsignificantly impactDNREC’seffortstocomplete therepairs,leadingtoaworseningof conditionsatthenorthsideoftheinlet, saidDNRECofficialsthisweek.

“Youmayalsohavenoticedsand

“Anothernewsworthycomponentof theprojectisthatthesandbeingharvestedbyDNRECforthenorth-side dune andbeachcomesfromanareathat naturallyrechargesthebeachwithsand, replenishingtheareathroughtidecycles —andwhileitcanbeaslowreturn, sandnaturallyaccumulatesinthelocationduetonearshorenaturalsand transport,”viatides.

DNRECalsoisplanninganinhousedredgingprojecttobenefitthe northsideoftheinletandisshoringup currentenvironmentalpermitsthat wouldallowtheprojecttobeexpedited thisfall.WhileitistobeaDNREC project,acontractorisbeingsoughtfor thejob,becauseitisamuchlargerjob thanwhatthesingleState-owned dredgecansupport.

“Asforlong-termplansonthenorth sideoftheinlet,DNRECiscontinuing tosupportcriticalinfrastructureand willperseverewithinthedepartment’s scopeofwork,”addedGlobetti.

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RecentdunebreachesonthenorthsideoftheIndianRiver Inlethavehammeredhomeaconceptthatweoftentakefor granted:Oursafety,aswellasoureconomy,needsnorth-south roadwayaccess.Weneededityesterday.Weneedittoday.Andwe willneedittomorrow.

“Ifwearenotcareful,wecouldloseRoute1,”saidstateSen. GeraldHockerregardingthepotentialthreatoflosingthataccess tofurthercoastlinedamage.“WecouldlosetheapproachtotheIndianRiverInletBridge.Andwecannotletitbreakawayanywhere elsealongthehighway.Weneedanemergencyescaperoute.We needtobeabletotakeourelderlytothehospitals.”

Hockerstatedthat,inhisopinion,“Wehavelostsome300feet ofbeachtherefromdunetoocean...Youcannotholdtheoceanback withdirtorsand.Ourdredgecrewworkshard,”atthislosingeffort.

Thereareeffortsgoingoncurrentlytohelpfixtheproblem,as constructioncrewsaremovingsandandstonefromthesouth

So,let’stalkaboutthatpresidentialdebatetheothernight. Nah,I’mkidding.Thisisasafeplace.Therewon’tbeanytalkof peopleeatingcatsorgivingeverycitizentwofreelollipopsanda Lamborghini.Itisournearly-divinepurposethisweektoinstead placeourattentiononsomethingthatisinfinitelymoreimportant toourlivesasindividualsandasaspecies,butnotdiscussednearly enough—beinghappy.

Personal-financewebsiteWallethubrecentlyreleaseditsreportonthe“Happiest StatesinAmerica.”Theysaidthatthis rankingisbasedon30keyindicatorsof happiness,includingeconomy,healthcare, leisuretimeandtheavailabilityofthe CoastalPointnewspaper.Youknow,the localvoiceofyourcommunity,andashiningbeaconof...

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Point of No Return

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beachtothenorthbeach.Duringtheday,theworkmakesitappear asifthereisanewbreach,butofficialssaidthegapinthedune therenowispurposefulandtemporary,allowingaccessforequipmenttodelivermorematerialsforfortification.

“Anothernewsworthycomponentoftheprojectisthesand beingharvestedbyDNRECforthenorth-sideduneandbeach comefromanareathatnaturallyrechargesthebeachwithsand,replenishingtheareathroughtidecycles—andwhileitcanbea slowreturn,sandnaturallyaccumulatesinthelocationdueto nearshorenaturalsandtransport,”explainedDNRECCommunicationsOfficerMichealGlobetti.

HewentontosaythatDNRECisalsoplanninganin-house dredgingprojecttobenefitthenorthsideoftheinletthisfall.

Weunderstandhowtideswork,andthatMotherNatureisan unpredictableforce—itmakesconstantstabilityatoughgoal.But itisagoalthatmustbereached.Ourverylivesdependonit.

Delawarefindsitselfasahappyplacetobe Inletpassagemustbeamajorpriority ViewPoint

ever,ourownexpectations,prioritiesandfearscaninfluencethe pointatwhichwemayfeelthatwehaveovercomethesethreats.”

So,havingmoneydoesnotequalhappiness.Nothavingmoney pretty muchguaranteesunhappiness.Andhavingmoney,butbelievingyouwillbeatriskifyoudon’thavemoremoney,oryoufeellike youshouldhavemoremoneybasedonwhoyouare,canmakeyou unhappy.

Delaware,thestateof“LibertyandIndependence,”thatfullyrecognizesthat,“It’sGoodBeingFirst,”whileservingasastateof “EndlessDiscoveries,”rankedfifthoverallinthereport,anumber thatwouldhavenodoubtbeenhigherhadtheytakenintoaccount thosethreedistinctstatemottosattachedtothe“DiamondState” whentheydidtheirfiguring.

AheadofDelawareonthislistwasHawaii,Maryland,NewJerseyandUtah—sothreestatesoftenknownfortheirbeachesand oneforitsverysaltylake.Accordingtothereport,onarankingof the50states,withfirstbeingthebest,50thbeingthelastand25th beingaverage,Delawarefinished19thintermsofpercentageof adultsfacingdepression,8thinsuiciderate,17thinnumberofwork hours,11thinvolunteerrate,26thinseparationanddivorcerate, and20thinsafety

Manyofus,includingthishandsomedevilbangingawayathis keyboardonaWednesdaymorning,wouldplacefinancialwellbeing prettyhighonthislist.Wallethubsharedsomethoughtsonthatin theirrelease.

“Moneydoesn’tbringhappiness,butalackofmoneybringsunhappiness,”explainedPeterD.Harms,aprofessorattheUniversity ofAlabama.“Weneedenoughresourcestomeetourbasicneeds. Oncethethreatofthedangerssurroundinglackofsufficientmoney (e.g.hunger,losingone’shouse,divorce)aregone,thesubstantialrelationshipbetweenincomeandhappinesslargelydisappears.How-

TheresaE.DiDonato,Ph.D.,andaprofessoratLoyolaUniversityinMaryland, sharedthatlineofthinking.

“Despitetheallureofwinningthelottery,itisnottheanswertofindinghappiness,”sheopined.“Thatsaid,howpeople spendmoneyappearsconnectedtohappiness,suchthatspendingmoneyonobjects orthingsenhanceshappinessmuchless thanspendingmoneyonexperiences.”

Thismakessenseonabasiclevel,butI’mstrugglingwiththenotionthatwinningthelotterywouldnotmakemehappy.Payoff bills?Wouldmakemehappy.Securefinancialcomfortformy daughter?Wouldmakemehappy.Buyingatankandneverletting trafficonRoute26inconveniencemeagain?

I’mseeingalotofhappyhere.

But,no,thisisaboutageneralstateofhappiness,andthefine peopleatWallethubplacedDelawareasfifth,accordingtotheir data.That’sgood.No,that’sgreat,actually.Because,attheendofthe day,itishappinessthattrulymovestheneedleforusasindividuals, inwhateverformthatmighttake.

Forme,I’mhappyifmyfamilyisdoingwell,andthenewspaper isbeingreadandwe’rekeepingeverybodybusy.Sure,agiganticton ofmoneyhittingmyaccountoutofnowherewouldproduceatonof smiles,butwhatwouldIfindjoyinthroughspending?Myfamily. Thepaper.Anendlesssupplyofpizzaandburgers.Acardiologiston speeddialbecauseofmyendlesssupplyofpizzaandburgers.Ahair replacementthatleftmelookinglikeFabioinneedofahaircut.

Youknow—normal-personstuff.

Wedohavereasontobehappy,especiallyinourlittlecornerof Delawarethatisstillanenvironmentaloasis,despitetheover-thetopinfluxofdevelopmentallaroundus.

Butlet’snotbesillyhere.Thelotterywinwouldmakeusallalittlehappier,no?

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Editor:

OnThursday,Sept.5,atapproximately10:45a.m.,aBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentofficerinitiateda pursuitofatrafficviolator.The18-yearolddriverwasdrivingatahighrateof speedandinadangerousandreckless manornorthboundonCoastalHighway beforemakingaU-turnandtravelling southboundagain,beforeculminating inaseriouspersonal-injurycollision nearFredHudsonandCoastalHighway.Thesuspectcrossedoverthegrassy median andcollidedhead-onwithanothervehicle.

Why?Iamastonishedthatanypolicedepartmentinanystatestillallows

forpursuitfortrafficviolations.Pursuits areinherentlydangerous,andtheyplace innocentdriversandpedestriansatsignificantriskofdeathorseriousinjury.

ThePoliceExecutiveResearch ForumrecentlyreleasedastudyconductedbytheNationalHighwayTraffic SafetyAdministrationthat“revealed thatpolicepursuitskillonepersonevery day!In2021,525peoplewerekilledas theresultofapolicepursuit;545were killedin2020.Dataalsoshowedthat21 percentofthoseseriouslyinjuredinpolicepursuitsarepeoplenotinvolvedin thepursuit.”Thestudywentontosay thattrafficviolationsandstolenvehicles weretheprimaryreasonsforpursuits.

Canyouimaginelosingafamily member,friendorassociatekilledby someonebeingchasedbythepolicefor

essentiallyaspeedingticketoraninsurance claim?

Iretiredafteralmost40yearsinlaw enforcementfromacountyagencyjust outsideofWashington,D.C.WhenI firststarted,myagency’spursuitpolicy onlydictatedthecircumstancesforpursuingvehiclesacrosscountyorstate lines;unlessasupervisorsaidotherwise, wecouldchaseforjustaboutanything. Wechangedourpolicyafterneighboringjurisdictionsweresuedformillions ofdollarsindamagesstemmingfrom pursuitsinwhichnoninvolvedparties died orwereseriouslyinjured.

Thechangessavedlivesandminimized damagestopersonalandgovernment property.

Injurisdictionswithrestrictivepolicies,officersareonlyallowedtopursue avehicleifthesuspectcommitteda crimeofviolenceorwhenthesuspect posesanimminentthreattocommit anotherviolentcrime.Studieshave shownnocorrelationbetweenrestrictive pursuitpoliciesandanincreaseincrime either.

Atthattime,thepolicydictatedpursuitswereallowedforDWIand felonies.Afewyearslaterthepolicybecamemorerestricted,inwhichpursuits wereonlyauthorizedforDWIand feloniesofaviolenttype(murder,aggravatedassault,robberies,etc.)Itremovedpropertycrimes,suchasburglary, felonytheftandstolenvehicles.Most insurancecompanieswon’tsettlestolen vehicleclaimsfor30daysbecausemost stolen autosarerecoveredinthattime framewithminimalandfixabledamage. Moststolencarsthatareinvolvedin pursuitsusuallyendupwithdisabling orunrepairabledamage,amuchgreater losstotheinsurancecompany.

Additionally,agenciesloseuseof theirvehicles,officersareinjuredor killed,sometimessuspectsandnon-participantssufferthesameconsequences. Andthentherearethemillionsofdollarsindamagesthatlocalandstategovernmentsloseindamages,medicalbills, wrongfuldeathlawsuits,etc.

Yes,Iengagedinseveralpursuits duringmycareer;somewereabsolutely terrifyinganddefinitelynotwhatHollywoodportrays.Somewerenecessary, butIamthankfulthatmyagencysignificantlyrestrictedourpursuitpolicy.

AsaretiredpoliceofficerandaresidentofSussexCounty,Iaskthatour localjurisdictionsandtheStatePolice conductanin-depthreviewoftheir pursuitpolicyandmakenecessary changeswiththegoalofsavinglives. Thelivestheysavecouldbeours.

Michael Hartnett Dagsboro

JazzFuneralahit, thankstomany

Editor:

CongratulationstotheBethany Beach-FenwickIslandChamberof Commercefromyourfriendsatthe BethanyBeachJazzFuneral.The BoardwalkArtsFestivalcreatedbythe Chamberwasaresoundingsuccess againthisyear,kickingofftheQuiet Resorts’“secondseason.”

TheeventsplannedbytheTownof BethanyBeachandtheChamberwill continuetogiveoursummervacationersandsecond-seasonvisitorsmorereasonstovisittheQuietResorts.With thisgreatlineupofevents,weallhave muchtolookforwardto.

Eventheweathercooperatedforthe ChambereventandourJazzFuneral, celebratedonLaborDayMonday.

Thegoalofthe39thannualJazzFuneralfund-raisingactivitieswastohelp theAmericanRedCrossofDelmarva sotheymaycontinuetoassisttheresidentsofthelocalcommunitieswith emergencyandpreventiveservices.

TheAmericanRedCrossreceived fundsraisedbyJazzFuneralhelpers, RedCrossvolunteersandParishofSt. AnnparishionerssellingT-shirtsonthe BethanyBoardwalkonLaborDay.

ThegenerosityofBethanyBlues restaurantownerJimWeisgerberraised similar funds.OnAug.30,Bethany BlueshostedtheBethanyBeachJazz FuneralSilentAuctionforthe18th consecutiveyear.

AccordingtospeakerTheresaYoung, theAmericanRedCrossexecutivedirectoroftheDelmarvachapter,theRed Crosspreventsandalleviateshuman sufferinginemergenciesbymobilizing volunteers’poweranddonors’generosity. ShepointedoutthattheRedCrossresponds24hoursadaytohelplocal familiesaffectedbyadisaster,military familieswhohaveanemergencyand need tocommunicatewiththeirloved ones,andmanyotherinstances.

Newthisyear,theRedCrossalso demonstratedhowtoreviveaninjured andunconsciousperson.CPR,orcardiopulmonaryresuscitation,isalifesavingprocedureperformedaftersomeone sufferssuddencardiacarrest,whichis differentfromaheartattack.According toExecutiveDirectorYoung,thisincludesacombinationofrescuebreathingandchestcompressions,which deliveroxygentoaperson’slungsand helpcirculatetheblood.

Thisdemonstrationallowedthe boardwalkerstoworkhandinhand withaRedCrossrepresentativeand havethemexplainthebestwaytohelp saveaperson’slife,accordingtoRed CrossexecutiveBobRhodunda,who

alsoservedastheevent’smasterofceremonies.Rhodundaalsonotedatthe RedCrossthatfirstaidtrainingin Delawareisavailableinthreeways:online,in-personandviatheirSimulation Learningexperience,whichcombines onlinecourseworkwithin-personskills sessions.

Howmanygoodthingscanbesaid abouttheJazzFuneralband?Plenty. LedbyJohnStrawley,theJazzFuneral Irregularsassembletoentertainatthe JazzFuneral.Theseearnestprofessional musiciansgatheryearlytodelivertheir bestperformancesandhavedonesofor anextendedperiod.Asanexample, MusicalDirectorStrawleyhasledthe JazzFuneralbandforover30years.

AlthoughtheJazzFuneralisafun and spontaneousexperience,thereare manysubtlecomponentstotheJazzcelebrations.Whiletherearetoomanyindividualstothankfortheireffortssince webeganin1985,aswellasalonglist ofloyalgiftdonorstothesilentauction, werecognizethisyear’stirelessgroupof long-timeJazzFuneralcommitteepeoplethatincludedMarilynPanagopoulos,CarolynBaconandDaveRickards, aswellasSisterMarieWright.

TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneraland SilentAuctionweresuccessfulandappreciatedbyattendees.Anyapparent successresultedfromthediligentwork ofParadeandAuctionDirectorSarah Dietz.Sheishighlycompetentandexperiencedineventmanagement,as shownbyherworkwiththeMarriott Corp.

WeappreciatetheeffortsofthoseaffiliatedwiththeParishofSt.Annin BethanyBeachfortheirinvolvementin thisandpreviousJazzFunerals.AwinningticketwasdrawnattheBethany Bandstandforabrand-new2025Kia Sorrento.St.Ann’sreceivedthisgenerousdonationfromHollyKiainSelbyville.TheSorrentoisatop-rated

AnnualSeaColonyTennis&PickleballClassicreturning

SeaColony,abeachandracquet sportscommunityjustsouthofBethany Beach,recentlyannouncedthereturnof theannualSeaColonyTennis&PickleballClassic,Sept.12-15.Thetournamentofferscompetitiveplay,combined withasocialatmosphere.Attendeescan takepartinarangeofevents,including livemusic,aplayer’sparty,foodtruck vendorsandmore.

Aportionoftheproceedsfromthe SeaColonyTennis&PickleballClassic supportslocalathletes.

The2024SeaColonyClassickicks offonThursday,Sept.12,withaspecial

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exhibitionmatchfromnoonto1p.m. ThematchwillfeatureSeaColony’s tennisprosalongsidewheelchairtennis athletes,showcasingskill,dedication andinclusivityinthesport.

“Thisexhibitionisahighlightofour event,”saidAlejandro“Alex”Justiniani, directorofracquetsportsatSeaColony.

“It’sauniqueopportunitytowitnessincredibletalentandsupportourlocal athletes. Weencourageeveryoneto comeoutandenjoythematch,asitrepresentsthespiritofcommunityandexcellencethatdefinesSeaColony.”

Althoughtheeventissoldout,spec-

sportutilityvehicle,anditsworthwas estimatedtobe$36,000.TheJazzFuneralthankedAlexisSclamaforchoosingtheJazzFuneraltohelpwiththe eventandPastorJohnKlevencefor drawingthewinningticket.

Finally,thanksgotothelocalnews mediaforhelpingtheJazzFuneraland RedCrossbyspreadingthewordabout ouractivities.Whilemanywell-intentionedcharitablecausesdisappearafter

tatorsarewelcometoexperienceitfirsthand,supporttheathletesandenjoythe atmosphereofthe4thAnnualSea ColonyTennis&PickleballClassic. Formoreinformationaboutthis event,visitSeaColony.com/classicor calltheSeaColonyProShopat(302) 539-4488.

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twoorthreeyears,theJazzFuneralhas lastedover39years.Oureventscould onlyhavesurvivedyearafteryearwith thegenerosityandassistanceofthe workingpress.Thankyou,Coastal Point,forviewingourinformationand helpingus.

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anhonortohavetheopportunityto representourtown’sresidentsonthe towncouncil.Iamlookingforwardto workingdiligentlyandinacollaborative spirittoensurethatthiscommunitywe alllovewillcontinuetothrive. Allcitiesandtownsfacechallenges. BethanyBeachisnodifferentinthat regard.Iamcertainthatourabletown leadershipandstaff,workingalongside ourtowncouncil,willmeetthechallengeswefacegoingintothefutureand willpreservethewell-earnedimageof ourtownasatownthatworks. Thankstoallwhoparticipatedinour democraticelectionprocess.

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Brentwood is a unique, single-family home community in Lewes boasting resort-style living.

With a nod to the area’s coastal aesthetics, Brentwood will feature incredible amenities including a pool with patio area, kids’ splash pad, the area’s only indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and more! In addition, Brentwood oﬀers award-winning ﬂoor plans and the majority of homesites have pond or common space views so your home is beautiful inside and out.

Countyadoptsnewrulesonbufferzones

TheSussexCountyCouncil,atits Tuesday,Aug.27,meeting,approveda measureknownasthe“perimeter buffer”ordinancethatupdatesCounty codetostrengthenrequirementsfor bufferingandforestretentionalongthe boundariesofresidentialdevelopment. Thenewrulestakeeffectsixmonths fromadoption,inFebruary2025.

Theinitiativedatesbacktothe County’s2018ComprehensivePlan.In thepastyear,Countyofficialsformulatedtheordinancefollowingworkshops andhearingsinvolvingCounty Council,thePlanning&ZoningCommissionandCountystaff,aswellas inputfromscoresofconstituentsconcernedabouttheaestheticsandprotectionswhenitcomestothecounty’s naturalareas—namelyestablished forestsandwoodlands.

Amongotherthings,theordinance promotestheuseofnaturalwoodlands asbuffers,whenpossible,asopposedto allowingdeveloperstoclearcutexisting treesandplantsaplingsintheirplace; sets rulesforwhenanynewtreesmust beplanted;establishesbettercoordinationofthetimingofhomebuildingversusbufferconstruction;andstepsup Countyinspectionstobufferareasto ensurecompliance.

“Ultimately,Ithinkthiscomesdown toabetterdesign.We’rebuildingabetterwidget,”CountyAdministrator ToddF.Lawsonsaid.“Thisisgoingto improvethewaydevelopmentslookand feelinSussexCountymovingforward.”

Countyofficialssaidtheordinance came aboutafterconstituentsvoiced concernsinrecentyearsaboutdevelopmentanditseffectsonSussexCounty’s

naturalresources,wantingtoensurethe Countyhadtheappropriateprotections inplacetopreservethequalitiesthat makesouthernDelawarespecial.

Countystaff,atthedirectionof electedofficials,draftedtheordinance totrytostrikeabalancethatwouldnot inhibit,butenhance,developmentwhile betterprotectingexistingnaturalfeatures.

Togivedevelopersflexibilitywhile recognizingpublicconcerns,theordinanceencouragestheuseofexisting woodlandsfornewbuffersbutestablishesatwo-for-onemitigationrequirementinthoseinstanceswhenolder, establishedtreeshavetoberemoved.

Theordinancealsosetspenaltiesof $10,000perquarter-acreofdisturbed areaforclear-cuttingtreesinadesignatedbuffer,apracticethat,upuntil

now,hadbeenpermittedunderCounty code.Thecodealsowillnowrequire that bufferingbeaddressedattheonset ofaproject,asopposedtotheend,soas toensuretrees,bothestablishedand newlyplanted,havehadadequatetime toreachviabilityandnotsufferanyadverseeffectsfromadjacentconstruction.

“Thateffectivelyflipsthesequence, sobuffersarebeingpreservedorinstalledfirst,beforeanyhousingisconstructed,”Lawsonsaid.“That’sapretty bigstepforwardinourland-usepolicy andthinking—one thatwebelieveaddressesafrequentconcernwe’veheard overtheyearsfromresidents.”

CountyCouncilPresidentMichael H.Vincentsaidtheordinanceisthe productofthepublicvoicingitsconcerns,andelectedandappointedofficialsrespondinginawaythatoffers enhancedprotectionswhilestillallowingforthecountytogrowinasensible manner.

“Growthisinevitable,buthowwe manageit—andwhatweleaveforfuturegenerations—sayssomething about usasacommunity.Itreallyisour legacy,”Vincentsaid.“Thisordinance addressessomelong-heldbuildingpracticesthatmighthaveworkedinanother timebutarelessdesirableintoday’senvironment.Ithinkit’sacompromise that,hopefully,willmakeeveryone happy,andcertainlyonethatmakesfor abetterSussexCounty,today,tomorrow andbeyond.”

Toviewacopyoftheordinance,visit https://sussexcountyde.gov/ordinances.

Beginadrawing journeywithaclass atRehobothArtLeague

MyndiSmithers’“DrawingforBeginners”artclassattheRehobothArt Leagueoffersthechanceforpeopleto starttheirjourneywithdrawing.The classwilltakeplaceonThursdays fromSept.19toOct.10,from10a.m. tonoon.

Intheclass,theemphasisison positiveandsupportivedirection whiledoingexercisesandlearning skillsfordrawingbasicshapesanddevelopingbasicdrawingskills.Participantswilllearnaboutthetoolsand suppliesfordrawingandhowtouse them.

Thetoolsandbasicsupplieswillbe provided;theonlythingyouneedto bringisadrawingpad.

“DrawingforBeginners”with MyndiSmithersisavailableforstudentsatbeginnerskilllevel,18or older.

Thecostoftheclassis$135for membersor$170fornon-members. Visitrehobothartleague.orgorcall (302)227-8408,ext.112,toregister.

WHAT’S YOUR WALDEN WHY?

We looked so long for our forever house and Walden was everything we could imagine! Not only did we get to choose all our selections, but Joe and Carole were the best sales representatives we could have asked for! They walked us through the thousands of questions I had—always with a positive attitude—which was so important for us because we were far away from the site. Then we connected with our community and met future neighbors who have become like family. We could not ask for kinder, more helpful people. Even though we’ve not yet broken ground on our home, we already feel like this is the best choice for our retirement.

-PATTI & RICK

Obituaries

RandallCurtisCaudell,77 RandallCurtisCaudell,77,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawayonSept. 3,2024.BornonSept.26,1946,in Lewes,Del.,hewasthesonofthe lateAsbielCaudellandIrene(Hall) Caudell.

Aftergraduatingfromhigh school,Caudellproudlyservedhis countrybyjoiningtheU.S.Coast Guard,towhichhededicated20 yearsofhislife.Followinghismilitaryservice,hecontinuedhiscareer inpublicserviceasaweightenforcementofficerwiththeVirginiaState Police,whereheworkedfor23years beforeretirement.

Caudellwasanavidgolferwho alsoenjoyedshopping,playingsolitaireandchallengingfriendsin WordswithFriends.Knownforalwaysbeingearly,hetookpridein punctuality.HewasadevotedmemberoftheAssemblyofGodinSelbyville,Del.,whereheservedasthe churchtreasurer.HeactivelyparticipatedincommunityBiblestudies, andhismorningswerededicatedto readingtheBible,areflectionofhis deepfaith.

Inadditiontohisparents,Caudell wasprecededindeathbyseveral lovedones.Heissurvivedbyhis belovedwife,RitaCaudell;his daughter,TracyArmstrong(and Roger)ofMyrtleBeach,S.C.;his son,DeanCaudell(andNina)of Millsboro,Del.;andtwocherished grandchildren,EmilyCaudellof Millsboro,Del.,andStacieHuberof Newark,Del.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Thursday,Sept.12,2024,at11a.m. atWatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,Millsboro,Del.,withaviewingfrom10to11a.m.,priortothe service.Intermentwillfollowat DelawareVeteransMemorialCemetery.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationsbemadein Caudell’smemorytotheAssembly ofGod,Selbyville,DE,c/oLaura Hudson,61688YeshuaLane,Millsboro,DE19966.Caudell’slifememorialwebpageisonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

AlbertTheodoreDeckerII,80 AlbertTheodoreDeckerII,80,a belovedhusband,father,grandfather andchef,passedawayonSept.4, 2024,inMilford,Del.Hewasborn onSept.27,1943,inScranton,Pa., toAlbertTheodoreDeckerandto MaryTheresaToomeyofDunmore, Pa.

Decker’slifetookhimtomany states,includingVermont,Connecticut,NewJersey,Pennsylvaniaand, mostrecently,Delaware,wherehe

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Lewesfarmers’markettohostOysterHousedemo

TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarket willtakeplaceatGeorgeH.P.SmithPark inLewesonSaturday,Sept.14,from8 a.m.tonoon,withchefJustinJordanof HenlopenCityOysterHouseofferinga demoat10a.m.

JordanwilldemonstratehowtoprepareMarketRatatouillewithFennel PollenCrustedNorthCarolinaYellowfin Tuna.Usingfreshingredientsfromthe market,thisdishwillincludeZephyr squashandCornodiToropeppersfrom FoxBriarFarm,Japaneseeggplantfrom DittmarFamilyFarmsandtomatoesfrom KalmarFarm.

Nearlythreedozenlocalfarmers/producerswillbringsomeearlyfallfavorites, includingpumpkins;varietiesofsquashes; waxbeans;dragontonguebeans:green beans:goldandredpotatoes;radishes: FairyTaleandJapaneseeggplant;fresh

ginger;garlic;springonions;figs,plums, pearsandapples;aswellascherryand slicertomatoes;lettuce;kale,broccoli;cucumbers;peppers;peaches;pawpaws; oysters;livecrabs,hand-pickedcrabmeat, crabcakes;honey;jams;mushrooms; chicken,beef,pork,turkey,duck,lamb; freshlylaideggs;icecreamtreats;locally roastedcoffeeandcoffeedrinks;kombucha;cold-pressedjuices;fresh-baked breads,cakes,cookies,piesandpastries— includingveganandgluten-freeselections —madewithfruitfromvendorsatthe market;herb,veggieandflowerplants; fresh-cutherbs;cut-flowerbouquets;and more.

TheHLFMwebsitewww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsallvendors, theircontactinformation,andwhether theytakepre-orders.Forpre-orders,the customermaypickupatthevendortent

The Ocean View Church of Christ invites all rst responders to stop by for breakfast as a token of our sincere appreciation for all you do for our community.

Whether you are on duty or not, whether you are active or retired, we hope you will join us for a delicious meal. If time allows sit down and join us. If duty calls, we’ll prepare a to-go meal that you can take with you.

inthemarket.

ThemarketacceptsSNAP,WICand SFMNPbenefits,andcontinuestomatch SNAPupto$20permarket,percustomer.GototheSNAPtenttoprocess SNAP/EBT.

TheHLFMcontinuesitsFoodPantry PurchaseProgram.HLFMcustomers whowanttohelpfeedthelocalcommunitymaypurchaselocalproduce,meats, milkandotherfoodfromgrowersatthe markettodonatetotheprogramevery Saturday.Attheendofthemarket,the produceandotherfoodsaregatheredand giventofoodpantriesincludingEpworth andCasaSanFrancisco.

Thebestplacetoparkisinthemain parkinglotattheLewesElementary School(wherethemarketmovesifit rains)at820SavannahRoad.

TheHLFMSummerSaturdayMar-

ketcontinuesthroughSept.28atGeorge H.P.SmithPark.OnSept.28,the HLFMwillhostaHistoryBookFestival eventatthemarket.Atthedemotentat 10a.m.,MichelleKing,theauthorof “ChopFryWatchLearn:FuPei-meiand theMakingofModernChineseFood,” willteamupwithBodhiKitchento demonstratehowhomecookscanintegratefreshAsianingredientsavailable throughlocalfarmsintotheireveryday meals.

TheHLFMFallSaturdayMarketwill beopenfrom9a.m.tonoonfromOct.5 throughNov.23attheLewesElementary Schoolparkinglot.TheFallMarketcelebratestheseasonwithAppleCelebration Day,JazzFest,BeebeHealthcareDay,a spookyHalloweenMarket,Customer AppreciationDay,specialfooddrivesand more.

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Carneysignspackagetocombatclimatechange

Gov.JohnCarneyjoinedstateSen. StephanieHansen,othermembersofthe GeneralAssemblyandadvocateson Thursday,Sept.5,tosignapackageof billsdesignedtofurtherDelaware’seffortstoprotecttheenvironmentand supportcleanenergy.

ThelegislationincludedSenateBill 265,HouseBill9,HouseSubstitute2 forHouseBill13,SenateBill237and HouseBill402.Thebillsweresignedat theDuPontEnvironmentalEducation CenterinWilmington.

“Delawareisthelowest-lyingstatein thecountry,andwehaveseenclimate changeaffectingourcommunities.I’m proudoftheworkthatwehavedoneto mitigatethoseimpacts,reducegreenhousegases,andfindcleanerwaysto generateenergy.Weknowthatthework mustcontinue,”saidCarney.“SenateBill 265givesusoptionstomoveforwardon purchasingwind-generatedrenewable energyinafiscallyresponsibleway. HouseBill9convertsourstatefleetto electricvehicles.

“Eachpieceoflegislationthatwe signedtodaywillhelpuskeepthat progressgoing.Italsorepresentsalotof reallygoodworkbyourGeneralAssembly,ourenvironmentaladvocatesandour stateemployees.Iwanttothankthem fortheirsupport.”

TheDelawareEnergySolutionsAct

of2024,createdbySB265,authorizes processesnecessarytohelpmeetthenetzerogoalsoftheClimateChangeSolutionsActof2023.Thebillfacilitatesa transitiontocarbon-freeenergysources bypreparingforoffshorewindtobea significantelementofDelaware’senergy futureandincreasingoptionsforinterconnectingrenewableenergyresourcesto thetransmissiongrid.

“Justafewshortyearsago,wewere workingfroma2009StateEnergyPlan thatnoonehadgivenmuchthoughtto sinceitwasfinished,”saidHansen,prime sponsorofSB265.“Butinthepastfew years,wehavemadetremendousstrides.

“Wenowhaveanew,energizedGovernor’sEnergyAdvisoryCouncilthatis concludingitsworkonournew State EnergyPlanafteranexhaustiveandinclusiveprocess.Wealsohaveathriving communitysolarprogram,havepasseda significantamountofelectricvehicle bills,andareatthethresholdofembracingwindenergy.Weshouldbeproudof theworkwehavedonebutcontinueto makeprogressforourstate’srenewable energyfuture.”

“ThepassageofSB265willopenthe doortooffshorewindenergyprocurementinourstate,”saidstateRep.Debra Heffernan.“Thisisamonumentalstep towardembracingacleaner,moresustainablefuture,andhelpstoensurethat

westayontrack tomeetthetargetsoutlinedintheClimateSolutionsAct.It willtaketimebeforeweseeaturbinein Delaware,butthisisstillahugefeat.We havenowbeguntheprocesstoensure thatDelawareisreadytomakethe switchtocleanenergywhenthebestopportunitypresentsitself.Thankyoutoall ofmycolleagueswhohaveworkedwith metoensurethisbillreflectsthebestinterestsofourenvironmentandthecitizensofourbeautifulstate.”

“Aswelooktoward2030andbeyond, offshorewindwillbeavitalpartofhelpingusreachouremissionsreduction goalsasoutlinedintheDelawareClimateSolutionsAct,”saidDaynaCobb, directorofDNREC’sclimate,coastal andenergydivision.“Ensuringthebest possibleoutcomesforratepayers,businesses,theutilitiesandotherstakeholdershasbeenaguidingprinciplefromthe beginning,andthecollaborationinvolvedshowsintheDelawareEnergy SolutionsActof2024thatthelegislaturepassedandthatGov.Carneysigned today.”

SenateBill237amendstheDelaware Coderelatingtomunicipalcomprehensiveplanstorequiremunicipalitieswith populationsgreaterthan2,000toincreasecommunityresiliencyandaddress theimpactsofclimatechangeintheir comprehensiveplans.HouseSubstitute2

forHouseBill13requiresthedirectorof theSustainableEnergyUtilitytoadministeraprogramtoprovidefinancialassistancetoDelawareresidentsforthecost ofpurchaseandinstallationofelectric vehiclesupplyequipment.

“Sustainabilityandequitygohandin-hand,”saidstateRep.SophiePhillips. “Inorderforustoreachourstate’szeroemissiongoalswemustmakesurethat everyoneisgiventhetoolstoreducetheir carbonfootprint.HouseBill13,which makeschargingequipmentmoreaffordable,especiallyforlowerincomehouseholds,complementslastyear’sHouseBill 12,whichcodifiedDelaware’selectricvehiclerebateprogramintolaw.Together, thesefinancialincentiveswillaccelerate theelectrificationofourtransportation sector,whilealsohelpingensurenobody getsleftbehind.”

HouseBill9requiresthatallpassengervehiclesandlight-dutyvehicles ownedandoperatedbytheStatebe zero-emissionvehiclesby2040.

“Wearegratefultothecommunityof advocates,thelegislators,andthegovernorandhisstaffforallthehardwork anddedicationtheyputintotheenergy billsthatweresignedattheDuPontEnvironmentalEducationCentertoday,especiallytheEnergySolutionsfor DelawareAct,”saidJenAdkins,executivedirector,DelawareNatureSociety.

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EliseLindsey,left,andMargieLonergan,right,bothofTickledPink,presentadonationtoPeggyDolbyofDelawareHospice, center.

TickledPinkpresentsdonationtoDelawareHospice

TickledPink…Shoppingwitha Purposepresentedadonationinthe amountof$625toPeggyDolby,directorofphilanthropyforDelawareHospice,onFriday,Sept.6.Thedonation representsaportionofprofitsfromthe shopforthemonthofAugust,perownersEliseLindseyandMichaelLoftus’ commitmenttolocalareanon-profits andcharities.Lindseywasjoinedbyone oftheshop’s“retailtherapists,”Margie Lonergan.

“DelawareHospiceisawonderful

organizationservingourcommunity with compassionatecaretoindividuals andtheirfamilies.Wearemorethan happytosupportDelawareHospice’s missionthroughthisdonation,”said Lindsey.

LindseyalsoannouncedthatFamily PromiseofSouthernDelawareisthe non-profitthattheyaresupportingfor themonthofSeptember.

TickledPinkopeneditsdoorsin 2020,offeringhomedécorandgifts.A portionofprofitswillbedonated

monthlyduringtheseasontovarious communitycharitiesandnonprofits.In additiontoTickledPink’sdonation,the ownershaveselectedmostofthemerchandisefromvendor-partnerswhoalso haveacharitycomponenttotheirsales, arewomen-ownedbusinesses,smallbatchenterprisesandalsomadeinthe USA.SinceopeningTickledPinkof BethanyBeachhasdonatedmorethan $28,000tolocalnonprofits.

Carneysignslegislationtoaddressfooddeserts

Gov.JohnCarneywasjoinedby stateSen.DariusBrown,othermembersoftheGeneralAssemblyand advocatesonThursday,Aug.29,for thesigningofSenateSubstitute1for SenateBill254,whichcreatesthe DelawareGroceryInitiativetoaddressesfoodinsecurityinurbanand ruralfooddeserts.Thebillsigning washeldattheKingswoodFood BankMobileFoodPantry.

“Healthyeatingandpropernutritionarecriticallyimportanttothe healthandwelfareofourcommunities.Thislegislationandthe DelawareGroceryInitiativewillhelp eliminatefooddesertsinoururban andruralareasbyensuringfoodis morereadilyavailable,”saidCarney. “IwanttothankSen.Brownandthe GeneralAssemblyforsupporting thislegislation.”

“FartoomanyDelawarefamilies donothavereadilyavailableaccess tohealthyfoods.Asaresult,wehave seenhealthcarecostsgothroughthe roof,ourobesityanddiabetesrates hitrecordlevels,andweseeworseninginequitiesinourlifeexpectancy,” saidBrown.

“Mypassionandvisionfora healthierDelawareiswhyIsponsoredSenateBill254(S),establishingaholistic,statewidestrategyfor reducingfoodinsecurity,whilecreatinganewgrantprogramcalledthe DelawareGroceryInitiativetohelp strengthentheexistingnetworkof smallbusinesses,nonprofitsand otherorganizationscurrentlyprovidingunderservedcommunitieswith someoftheironlyaccesstofresh, healthyfood.

“TheDelawareGroceryInitiative willgiveourcommunitypartnersthe abilitytodeepenandbroadentheir reach.Itwillalsoyieldinnovative economictoolsallowingourmultiethnicbusinessestohaveanactive roleinsolvingtheproblemsthatimpactthecommunitiestheyserve.I thankGov.CarneyforsigningSenateBill254intolawtoday,apolicyI amconfidentwillgetmorenutritious

andhealthyfoodstotheneighborhoodsthatneedthemthemost.”

AscreatedinSenateSubstitute1 forSenateBill254,theDelaware GroceryInitiativeisahealthy-foods initiativethatwillprovidefinancial assistancetoeligiblefoodresources outlinedinthebill.

“Foodisoneofourmostbasic survivalneeds,yetthousandsof Delawareansstilldonothaveaccess tofresh,healthyoptionsintheir communities,”saidstateRep. NnamdiChukwuocha.“Thequality ofourfooddirectlyimpactsour qualityoflife,withhealthieroptions leadingtobetterhealthoutcomes andoverallwellbeing.Wemustcontinuetoseekcreativeandcomprehensivesolutionstoensureeveryone hasaccesstothefoodsandmarkets theyneedtothrive,andthesigning ofthisbillisasignificantsteptowardthatgoal.”

“Today’ssigningofSenateSubstitute1forSenateBill254marksa transformativemomentforourcommunity,”saidLoganHerring,chief executiveofficer,WRKGroup.“The DelawareGroceryInitiativeisnot justapolicychange—it’salifeline forthethousandsoffamiliesin NortheastWilmingtonandacross thestatewhostruggledailywith foodinsecurity.Forfartoolong, urbanandruralfooddesertshavedeprivedourcommunitiesofaccessto fresh,nutritiousfood,exacerbating thechallengesofpovertyandhealth disparities.

“WearedeeplygratefultoGov. Carney,Sen.DariusBrown,andthe membersoftheGeneralAssembly fortheirleadershipandcommitment toaddressingthesecriticalissues.At TheWRKGroup,weremainsteadfastinourmissiontoupliftandem-

powerourcommunity,andthisinitiativealignsperfectlywithourongoingeffortstocreatesustainable, healthyfuturesfortheresidentsof NortheastWilmington.Together,we arelayingthegroundworkfora stronger,moreequitableDelaware.”

“Signingthisbillintolawisa milestoneanddemonstratesthe State’sprioritizationoffoodaccess andcommitmenttoaddressfoodinsecurityinourcommunities,”said AllisonKarpyn,memberofthe DelawareCouncilonFarm&Food Policy.“Weknowwhatthegapsare, wheretheneedsare,andwhichorganizationsareplayingkeyrolesin thefoodsystem.TheDelaware CouncilonFarm&FoodPolicycreatedtheFirstStateFoodSystem grantprogramusingstateARPA funds.

“AwardinggrantstodirectlysupportDelawarefarmers,retailers, restaurants,foodpantries,faithbasedandcommunityorganizations buildsresilienceinourfoodsupply chainandfeedsDelawareans.The DelawareGroceryInitiativewillnot onlyensurecontinuityofthisgrant program,butgivesusnecessarytools toaddresschallenges,andholdourselvesaccountablethroughanew DelawareFoodAccessStrategy.”

“Foodinsecurityisveryrealinthe stateofDelaware,”saidChadRobinson,vicepresidentofexternalaffairs, FoodBankofDelaware,citingstatisticsthatshow120,000Delawareans strugglewithfoodinsecurity— roughly1in8Delawareansand1in 5Delawarechildren.“Achievingour goalofacommunityfreeofhunger requiresacommitmentfromallofus andthisiswhatthisbillrepresents.”

TheCarlM.FreemanFoundation announcedthisweekthelaunchof privatetoursofitsartcollection,beginningonSept.17.Theopportunity allowsthepublictoexplorethecuratedselectionofworksbyfemale artists,includingmanyfromminoritybackgrounds.Thetourswilloffer aglimpseintoacollectionthatrepresentativessaid“reflectsthefoundation’scommitmenttopromoting diversityandsupportingthearts.”

Thecollection,titled“HerStory,” featurescontemporaryworks“that tellauniquestory,capturingthe

essenceoftheartist’sculturalheritageandpersonaljourneys.Through vibrantcolors,innovativetechniques andpowerfulnarratives,thecollectionoffersaninspiringviewofthe worldthroughtheeyesofitsfemale creators.”CuratedbyVirginiaShore, thecollectionfeaturesfemaleartists includingMariaMagdalenaCampos-Pons,LinlingLuandDelaware’s ownSamaraWeaver,amongmany others.

“Ourcollectionrepresentsacelebrationoffemalecreativity,avoice thathastraditionallybeenleftoutof theartworld,”saidPresident& ChairMichelleFreeman.“Arthas thepowertoinspire,andwehope thesetourswillnotonlyeducatebut alsoencouragemorepeopletoengagewiththeartsinnewandmeaningfulways.”

Tourswillfeaturedetailsabout eachartistandtheirworks,along withabriefhistoryabouttheCarl M.FreemanFoundationandhowthe collectionhonorsthefoundingfamily.Eachtourwilllastapproximately 30minutesandwillbeavailableon TuesdaysandWednesdaysfrom10 a.m.to4p.m.startingonSept.17. ThetourislocatedattheCarlM. FreemanFoundationOfficeBuilding at31255AmericanaParkway,near Selbyville.Toreserveattour,visit carlmfreemanfoundation.org/visit.

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companywillbeholdingits16th AnnualGolfTournamentonMondayOct.14.

Theeventisafour-personteam scramble,withdoorprizes,raffle prizesandmore.

Lunchwillbeserved,andaholein-oneonHole16winstheplayera newKia,courtesyofSelbyvilleHolly Kia.

Entryformsandsponsorforms areontheSVFCwebsiteatselbyville88.com.

Formoreinformation,contact RoyGould,golfchairman,at rgould@selbville88.com.

SussexMasterGardenersofferingfallworkshops

Withtheapproachoffall,thereis stilltimeforgardeninginthemoderatingtemperatures,andtheSussex MasterGardenersareofferingworkshopsforgardenerstogettipsfor theirfallgardens.Theclasseswillbe heldin-personandviaZoomwhere noted.Allclassesarefreeunless noted.Pre-registrationisrequired. Registerat

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

ForthoseattendingbyZoom,an emailtoparticipantswillbesentout withthelink/phonenumberand handouts24hourspriortothe scheduledworkshop.In-person workshopswillbeheldattheCarvel Center,16483CountySeatHighway, Georgetown.

•Tuesday,Sept.17,6:30p.m.The DishontheDelmarvaPoultryIndustrypresentedbyGeorgieCartanza,PoultryExtensionAgentfor theUniversityofDelawareandpoultryfarmer—Thispresentationwill takeparticipantsonajourney throughthehistoryofpoultryproductionontheDelmarvapeninsula, tracingitsevolutionfromamistake totoday’sadvanced,large-scaleoperations.Itwillexplorecommonmyths andmisconceptionsaboutmoderndaypoultryproduction.Additionally, itwillexaminetheeconomicimpact

ontheregionaleconomy.

Whetheraconsumer,produceror stakeholder,thispresentationwill offerperspectivesononeoftheessentialsectorsofagriculture.Tocap italloff,Cartanzawillsharesomeof herfavoritepoultryrecipes,sharing versatilityofthisproteinandhowit canbetransformedintodelicious meals.(In-personandZoom)

•Tuesday,Sept.24,11a.m.Have yourGardenbeaWildlifeDestination:HowtoParticipateinthe Home-GrownNationalParkProgram—MasterGardenersKaren KolliasandMaryHallwillpresent thisworkshopheldintheMaster Gardeners’DemonstrationGarden. Partsofthisgardenareconnectedto theHome-GrownNationalPark, whichhighlightsnativepollinators plants,grassesandweeds,nolawn andshowingsuccessionalblooming. Theywillprovidehandoutson(and discuss)nativepollinatorsandbiodiversityofplants,aswellashowto jointheHome-GrownNational Park,foundedbyDougTallamy.(Inperson)

•Thursday,Oct.17,1p.m.Harvesting&SavingNativeSeeds— MasterGardenerJudyPfisterwill leadaprogramonharvestingand storingnativeseeds.Learnaboutthe

mostcommonnativeplantsseeds thatagardenermaywanttopropagate,includingwhentoharvest,and howdryandstorethem.They’llalso discusstestingseedsforviabilitybeforeplanting.Weatherpermitting, theywillgointothedemogardento identifyseedheadsoffallbloomers andselectsomeseedsforharvesting backintheclassroom.(In-person)

•Thursday,Nov.7,1p.m.Making aKokedama—MasterGardener LindaSpellmanwillconductthis workshop.Whetheraplantloveror justseekingaconnectionwithnature,thishands-onworkshopwillintroduceparticipantstotheancient JapanesetechniqueofKokedama (“mossball”).Participantswillcraft theirowneco-friendlybotanicalcreationinthisclass,whichprovidesa blendofhorticultureandartistry.Attendeesshouldbringscissors.(Class sizelimitis20.In-person.$15fee)

KalebScottbyemailat kjscott@udel.eduorcall(302)8567303.

Gardenquestions?

CalltheGardenHelplineat(302) 831-3389foranswerstolawnand gardeningneeds.MasterGardeners areavailabledailytohelpyouwith questionsaboutyourlawnandgardens.ThehelplineisopenMonday throughFridayfromApril14until Oct.14,orduringtheoff-season,call andleaveamessage.Volunteerswill dotheirbesttoreturncallswithin48 hours.

Askgardeningquestionsonline24 hoursadayat

https://www.udel.edu/extension/ask/. Essentialgeneralinformationcan befoundat

http://www.udel.edu/lawn-garden. MasterGardenerMinuteVideos canbeviewedat

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

•Tuesday,Dec.3,1p.m.Makinga Wreath—MasterGardenerHeike Kuskawillleadawreathmaking class.Shewilldiscusscollectingand preparingthegreens,andwill demonstratehowtowirethegreens totheform.Shewillhaveanumber ofdecorationsthatcanbeusedto finishthewreaths,andgreens, wreathforms,wire,decorationsand bowswillbeprovided.Attendees maybringtheirownbowsanddecorationsiftheywanttocraftaparticularlookorcolorscheme.Attendees shouldbringclippersandgloves.(In person.$20fee)

Formoreinformation,contact

MasterGardenersareworking volunteersandaresupportedby DelawareCooperativeExtension throughtheUniversityofDelaware andDelawareStateUniversityExtensionoffices.Theworkshopsare broughttothepublicbytheUniversityofDelawareCooperativeExtension,aserviceoftheUDCollegeof AgricultureandNaturalResources —aland-grantinstitution.Those withspecialneedsthatneedtobe accommodatedcancontacttheoffice twoweekspriortotheevent.

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MSOannounces27thseason,‘AdventuresinClassicalMusic’

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra’s27thseason,titled“AdventuresinClassicalMusic,”celebrates itsstatusastheDelmarvaPeninsula’s onlyprofessionalsymphonyorchestra. ThisseasonwillincludesixMasterworksSeriesprograms,consistingof 17fullorchestraperformances,conductedbyGrammy-winningMusic DirectorMichaelRepper,whoisbeginninghisthirdseasonwiththeorchestra.

Additionally,therewillbefourEnsemblesSeriesConcertprograms, consistingofeightperformances, playedbyquintetsandquartetsfrom theorchestra’swoodwind,brassand stringsections.

Theseason’sfirstconcertcycle, “ViolinVirtuoso,”willbeperformed onThursday,Sept.26,at7:30p.m.at

theChurchofGodinEaston,Md.; Saturday,Sept.28,at3p.m.atCape HenlopenHighSchoolinLewes;and Sunday,Sept.29,at3p.m.atthe CommunityChurchinOceanPines, Md.

ReppersaidheenvisionedtheSeptemberconcertasoneof“Tragedyto Triumph.”ItbeginswithJohannes Brahms’“TragicOverture”andends withFelixMendelssohn’s“Violin Concerto,”performedbyGracePark, winneroftheNaumbergInternational ViolinCompetition.

RepperlaudedParkas“oneofthe bestviolinistsanywhere”anddescribedtheMendelssohnconcertoas having“oneofthemosttriumphant endingsofallviolinconcertos.”Park willperformonarare1717Guarneri violin.Theviolinisthasbeenpraised

bytheSanFranciscoChronicleas “f resh,different,andexhilarating”and byStringsMagazineas“intensely wroughtandburnished.”

Theconcertwillalsofeaturethe rarelyheard“SymphonyinAMinor” byAliceMarySmith(1839-1884). EducatedattheRoyalAcademyof Music,SmithwasthefirstBritish womantocomposeasymphony.At herdeath,TheAtheneumdescribed theVictoriancomposerandmusician’s musicas“markedbyeleganceand grace…powerandenergy.”

The2024-2025seasonwillcontinueonOct.20and26withMSO WoodwindQuintetperformances; Nov.8,9and10withthefullorchestraperforming“FireworksofFate” featuringBeethoven’s“SymphonyNo. 1”and“SymphonyNo.5”andLouise

Farrenc’s“OvertureNo.1”and“OvertureNo.2.”

The“HolidayJoy”concertsareon Dec.5,7and8,withtheorchestra— featuringtenorJonathanPierce Rhodes,whoisanawardwinnerof theMetropolitanOpera’sLaffont YoungArtistsProgram—performing holidayfavorites.Decemberconcerts alsoincludetheperennialHoliday BrassQuintetensembleonDec.21 and22,andthe“ToasttotheNew Year”NewYear’sEveconcertwithsopranoKresleyFigueroa,whoiscurrentlyamemberoftheKennedy Center’sCafritzYoungArtistProgram.

TheMarch23ElizabethLokerInternationalConcertoCompetitionat theToddPerformingArtsCenterin WyeMills,Md.,willbeahighlightof theseason,featuringthreeyounginstrumentalsoloistsperforming, backedbytheentireMid-Atlantic SymphonyOrchestra.Rareamong globalcompetitions,thispastspring’s eventattracted155instrumentalsolo musicianscompetingfrom12countriesworldwideand24states.

Thespringconcertscontinuewith “Mozart’sJupiter”featuringMozart’s SymphoniesNo.1,40and41onApril 3,5and6.“SymphonyNo.1”was writtenbyMozartasachild,and “SymphonyNo.41”washisfinalsymphony,regardedasoneofthemostingeniousworksofWesternmusicever written.Itwillbefollowedby“RomanticTriumph&Celebration”on May8,10and11,includingbrother andsisterFelixMendelssohn’s“SymphonyNo.4(Italian)”andFanny Mendelssohn-Hensel’s“Overture,” andSchumann’s“CelloConcerto” withSphinxCompetition-winning cellistGabrielMartins.TheMSO StringQuartetwillperformconcerts onFeb.8and9.Concludingtheseason,theMSO’sWoodwind&Strings ensemblewillperformonMay17and 18.

Reppersummeditallupwith, “There’ssomethingforeveryoneat theMid-AtlanticSymphony,andwe lookforwardtoperformingforyou!”

Acompletescheduleofthe20242025season’sMasterworksandEnsemblesprograms,venues,timesand otherinformationisavailableat www.midatlanticsymphony.org.

AttackAddictionpresentingSoberfestevent

Talkingaboutsubstanceusedisorders canbedifficultforthosestrugglingto maintainsobrietyaswellasfortheir families,butitdoesn’thavetobethat way.OnSaturday,Sept.14,AttackAddiction,astatewidenonprofitfoundedin 2013tosupportthoseinrecoveryand theirfamilies,willhostthefirstSoberfestatHudsonFieldsinMiltonasaway, organizerssaid,tobringpeopletogether tosupporteachother.

DougMoore,boardmemberforthe organizationsaid,“AttackAddictionhas donesomuchfortherecoveryandsubstance-usedisordercommunityinNew CastleCounty.We’rereallyexcitedto continuetogrowourreachhereinSussexCounty.ThefirstannualSoberfestis agreateventtodojustthat.”

Soberfest,whichhasfreeadmission, willbeheldfrom11a.m.to4p.m.at HudsonFields,29763EagleCrest Road,Milton.Highlightsincludefood, livemusic,bouncehousesforchildren, artsandcrafts,andacornholetournamentsponsoredbytheOxfordHouses ofDelaware.Thecommunityfestival willincludemorethan30organizations andvendorsprovidingdirectresources forthoseinrecoveryandtheirfamilies, aswellasgreatentertainment.Live musicwillbeprovidedbyTheLeftovers from11a.m.to2p.m.andTheGirls Roomfrom2to4p.m.

“Thefestivalisnotonlyaplace wherepeoplecancometogetherinan alcohol-anddrug-freeenvironment,but itismeanttofostercommunityconnectionandcare,sothatpeopledon’tfeel isolatedintheirrecovery,”saidDawn Hess-Fischer,chairpersonofthisyear’s Soberfest.“WecreatedSoberfestasa wayfortheSussexCountycommunity tounite,celebraterecovery,learnabout localresources,andseethatthereishope inrecovery.”

“Ourgoalistocontinuecelebrating recovery,whileeducatingthepublic aboutthisdisease,”Hess-Fischersaid. “AtAttackAddiction,weworkevery daytoerasethestigmasurroundingaddiction,especiallyhereinSussex County.”

“Whilemanyinrecoveryhavesponsorsandcounselorsthroughprograms likeAlcoholicsAnonymous,thoseinrecovery,aswellastheirfamilies,needa supportnetworkoffriendstoleanonas well,”organizerssaid.“Thisisn’tjust aboutprovidingaclinicalpathway,althoughthatiskey.It’salsoaboutdestigmatizingspeakingaboutaddictionand findingsupportivecommunity.”

FormoreinformationaboutSoberfestinSussexCounty,contactkarl.fischer@attackaddiction.org.

“WhileawaveofoverdosesinApril andMayofthisyearinSussexCounty

onceagainbroughttotheforefrontthat thereisanever-changingfaceofsubstanceusedisorders,Delawareactually sawthefirstdecreasestatewideinoverdosedeathsinmorethanadecadein 2023.In2022,537individualswerelost tooverdosestatewidein2022,while527 peoplediedin2023.SussexCountywas theonlycountythatsawanincrease, goingfrom117individualslostin2022 to119deathsin2023,”organizerssaid.

Anyonewhoisorhasalovedone whoissufferingfromaddictioncancall theDelawareHopeLineat1-833-9HOPEDE(833-946-7333);visit HelpIsHereDE.com;orcontactAttack Addictionat(302)365-5221or info@attackaddiction.org.

AttackAddiction,astatewidenonprofitthatisrunalmostentirelybyvolunteers,raisesawarenessofthedisease ofaddiction,assistsindividualsandfamilieswithinformationandresources,and supportspeoplelivinginrecovery.The organizationownsfiverecoveryresidencesinDelaware,connectspeopleto recoveryhousingscholarships,provides freeNarcantrainingandeducational sessions,advocatesforlegislation,raises awarenessatcommunityevents,andoperatesaResourceCenteropentothe communityat210PeoplesPlaza, Newark.TolearnmoreaboutAttack Addiction,visitatTAcKaddiction.org.

CoastalPointphotos•SusanCanfora NativeAmericansfromalloverthecountryjoinedtogethertosharetheirculturewiththegeneralpublicthispastweekendduringthe46thannualNanticokeIndian Powwow.

Nanticokeholdannualpowwow,bringingNativeAmericanculturetothosewhoattend

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Atthe46thannualNanticokeIndianPowwow,emceeKeithColston hadaspecialrequest.

Don’tsearchfordissimilarities amongthoseattending,but“lookat thecommonculturalcharacteristics weshare,oftheearth,andespecially theheart.”

“It’sablessingtoshareinformationabouttheNanticokesonTurtle Island,thislandhereandthecoun-

triesonit—theUnitedStates, Mexico,Canada,”Colstonsaid,referringtothelegendthatNativeAmericanlandwasfirstformedona turtle’sbacktocreateTurtleIsland, orNorthAmerica.

AsNanticokedancers,dressedin nativeregalia,assembledforthe GrandEntry,atnoononbothSept. 7andSept.8atHudsonFieldsin Milton,Colstontoldhundredsof guests,“Wedon’tseethisasentertainment.Wewalkintwoworlds: thenativeandculturalworld,and

mainstreamsociety.Thisisourworld herethatyouhavebeeninvitedtobe partof.Ilovesharingandtalking aboutthingsIknow,”hesaid,as scoresofdancersfromtoddlersto eldersfilledthecircle,dancingtothe drumbeatthatColstonsaidrepresentsthehumanheartbeat. Offeringtheinvocation,Ragghi RainspokeinboththenativeNanticokelanguageandEnglishasshe prayedto“theonewhocreates throughthoughtallthingsintoexistence.”

“Maytherebegoodmedicinehere todayforallofus.Letuswalkthis way.Letitbedone,”sheprayed. Colstonaskedeveryonetostand andremovetheirhatsasflags,includingtheUnitedStatesflag,were presented,andheinvitedveterans intothecircle.

“Thankyou.MarineCorpsandall others,comeintothisarenaandlet usrecognizeyou,”hesaidtosteady applauseasdozensofmenand

womenassembled,huggingand shakinghands.Colstonaskedtheaudiencetoremainstandingandsaid anyonewhofoundittiringshould remembersoldiers“didn’tgettiredas theyfoughtforyou.”

“Putyourhandstogetherforallof them.Withoutthemwewouldn’t havemuchofacountry,”U.S.Sen. TomCarpersaid,notingthatthe Statehasallocated$750,000forupgradestotheNanticokeIndianMuseum&EducationCenter.

NanticokeChiefAveryJohnson thankedCarperfor“makingourrequestssuccessful”andsaidhehoped futurerequestswillbegrantedafter Carper’sretirementearlynextyear andafteranewsenatorhasbeen swornin.

“Hehasbeen100percentbehind us,andhehasmadesureother politicianshavebeenbehindus.He deservesaroundofapplause,andall hiscounterparts,”Johnsonsaid.

Carperaskedthosenotfrom Delawaretoraisetheirhandsand

toldthem,withhissignaturesmile, “Therearetwocategoriesofpeople —thosewholiveinDelawareand thosewhowishtheydid.”

Honoringfarmers,hejokedthat thechickenisthestatebird.

“Foreverypersonwholivesin Delaware,thereare2,000chickens. Therearealotofchickenshere,”he said.

Onthepowwowgrounds,vendors soldT-shirts,bracelets,toys,flutes, puppets,paintings,blankets,Indian tacos,potroastonfrybread,fry breadwithbutterandpowdered sugar,succotashandhotdogs,as guestssatatpicnictables,selected souvenirsandgreetedfriends.

Eachyear,thepowwow,Johnson hadpreviouslytoldtheCoastal Point,isanopportunityforgueststo “walkamongusaswestrengthenour tribe’sconnectiontoourancestors.”

“Itiswithgreathonorthatour tribecelebratesourancestors,respectsourheritageandpromotesour culture.Asatribalnation,wevalue ourculturalheritage,andareproud tohostthisexciting,educationaland sacredeventonceagain,”hesaid.

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora

Courtesy of Erin Leigh Photography

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By Jill Singer

K-12studentsinvited todesignvideogames, competeforawards

TheU.S.NationalScienceFoundationannouncedthisweektheNSF GameMakerAwards“Lifein2100” competitionforK-12students.To commemoratetheagency’smilestone 75thanniversary,thecompetitioninvitesstudentstocreatevideogames thatimaginelife75yearsfromnow —intheyear2100.“Thejourneyto ‘Lifein2100’beginsnow!”Students haveuntil5p.m.onJan.31,2025. DetailsareonlineattheNSFGame MakerAwardswebsite.

“TheNSFGameMakerAwards challengeyoungmindstounleashcreativityandsharpentechnicalskills whileexploringSTEMconcepts.By sparkingtheirimaginationandinterestforSTEMatanearlyage,weaim tonurturefutureinnovatorswhowill drivescientificandtechnologicaladvancements”saidNSFDirector SethuramanPanchanathan.“Thisinitiativeempowersthenextgeneration throughvideogamedesign,reflecting ourcommitmenttomakingSTEM educationengagingandaccessible.We arethrilledtolaunchthiscompetition duringour75thanniversary,marking asignificantmilestoneinNSF’sjourneyofinnovationanddiscovery.”

Studentswillcompetetowinupto $7,500invariousprizecategories,and theirgameswillbefeaturedinNSF 75thanniversaryactivities.Anadditionalprizecangotomentors,teachersorparents/guardianswhoaid teamsinapplicationandgamedevelopment.

“TheNSFGameMakerAwards forK-12isacalltoactionforstudentsacrossthenationtodiveinto theworldofgamedesignandSTEM, tothinkcriticallyandcreativelyabout thefutureandcontributeuniqueperspectivestotheongoingdialogue aboutourplanet’strajectory.Through thischallenge,theNSFhopestonurturethenextgenerationofscientists, engineersandgamedesignerswho willleadusintoabrightandinnovativefuture.”

NSFwillteamwithnon-profits, industrypartnersandcommunityorganizationstocreateasupportsystem thatimprovesaccesstoresourcesand promotescollaborativelearning. ThecompetitionencouragesstudentstoexploreNSF-supportedresearchareas,includingsustainable ecosystems,futuristiccitiesandadvancedmedicaltechnology.

NSFGameMakerAwardwinners willbeinvitedtoaspecialin-person eventtoshowcasetheirgames,connectwithfellowinnovatorsandmeet industryleadersingamingandSTEM fields.

Formoreinformation,visit https://new.nsf.gov/75years/gamemaker-awards.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Clockwise,fromleft:StephenCohenof Selbyville salutesastheHeroesParade arrivesattheBaysidecommunitywest ofFenwickIslandonFriday,Sept.6;VeteransChrisBrindle,left,andDaniel Crowfoothigh-fiveduringacornhole matchatSaltedRimRestauranton Thursday,Sept.5.Thetwomenwere participantsinWarriorBeachweek;The DelawareStatePolicePipesandDrums corpsledthewayintotheBaysideCommunityfortheVeryImportantFamilies beinghonoredintheHeroesParadeon Friday,Sept.6;TheVeryImportantFamilies arriveincarsandbusesaspartof OperationSEAstheDay’sHeroesParade.

OperationSEAstheDaywelcomesheroestotheresortarea

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

JohnTilghmanIIIstoodwithhis twochildren,JohnTilghmanIVand JandaTilghman,astheyadmiredthe DelawareStatePolicehorsesondutyat theFreemanArtsPavilionlastweek.

Cpl.2AndrewJones,ridingGimli, andTFCTroyBennett,ridingMaz, wereonhandtogreet“VeryImportant Families,”orVIFs,aspartofOperation SEAstheDay’sWarriorFamilyBeach Week’sHeroesParade.

Tilghmansaidtheparade,inwhich heandhisfamilyrodeabuswithother veteransandtheirfamilies,wasjustone

ofmanymemorableexperiencesduring theweek,duringwhichthefamiliesare hostedinbeachhomesinandaround BethanyBeach.

Theideabehindtheweekisthatthe familiesofveteranswoundedinpost9/11conflictsaretreatedtoaweekof relaxation,aswellasachancetobond withotherfamiliesexperiencingsimilar lifechallenges.

Tilghman,whoservedintheU.S. ArmyinAfghanistan,cappinga24-year career,saidhisfamilyenjoyedaboat ride,atennisclinic,akayakingadventure,arcadegamesandgo-kartrides.

“It’sbeenarelaxingexperience,”he said,addingthathethinkshischildren

benefitedfrombeingaroundothermilitaryfamilies.“Beingabletotalktoother families,”hesaid,wasabigpartofwhat hisfamilywilltakehomewiththem.

Tilghmansaidhiswifekeptthings goingathomewhilehewasdeployed, andwhenhecamehomeandfacedthree surgeries,shecontinuedtosupporthim inhisrecovery.

“Youdon’tappreciatethethingsthe spousedoes,”hesaid.

ExpressinggratitudeforthecommunitysupportofWarriorFamilyBeach Week,hesaid,“Comingdowntheparaderoute,seeingalltheflagsandthe support…itmeansalot.Itactually bringsateartoyoureye.”

Watchingthespectatorsalongthe paraderoute,Tilghmansaiditoccurred tohimthat“youseesomebodywaving toyou—theirsonordaughtercouldbe deployednow,orinthemilitary,or maybetheylostsomeone.Soitdefinitely touchesyou.”

ChrisBrindlecametoWarriorFamilyBeachWeekfromFloridawithhis wife,Erin,anddaughtersTemperance andJocelyn.Brindle,amemberofthe U.S.Army’sGreenBeretunit,losthis righteyeina2022trainingexercise. Skydivingatnightduringtrainingin Arizona,Brindlehitatree,hisnight-

googlesshatteredandheultimatelylost hiseye.

Duringtheweek,heandhisfamily tookpartinmanyofthespecialactivitiesavailabletoVIFs.Hesaidheenjoyedafewgamesofcornholeon ThursdayattheSaltedRimwhilehis daughterspaintedpotterywithCarlie CareyofTwain&AbelPottery.OnSaturday,hejoinedotherveteransandlocal golfersataspecialtournamentatCrippleCreekGolfClub.

Brindlesaidtheweek’sactivities mighthaveactuallyseemedoverwhelmingtothefamiliesifnotforthesupport oflocal“host”familieswhoareonhand toanswerquestionsaboutthearea,orto offerhelpinemergencies,suchasissues withcarsorhealthemergencies.

“Youcandonothing,oryoucando everything”duringtheweek,Operation SEAstheDayspokeswomanJenGrahamsaid.Eachfamilyreceivesa32-page guidetoalltheactivities,participating businessesandplacestovisit.

Brindlesaidhisartificialeye,withits SpecialForces(GreenBeret)insignia,is somethingofaconversation-pieceoran ice-breaker,andhasactuallyhelpedhim inhisjourneytowardhealing.

Hesaidhehaseightartificialeyes, includingonemadeofapieceofwood fromthetreehehit.Twoofthem“look likerealeyes,”butBrindlesaidhefinds hepreferswearingthemorenoticeably falseones.

“IfoundthatthemoreItriedtolook liketheoldme,thelessIfeltliketheold me,”hesaid.“SoIjustleanedintoit,you know?Like,thisiswhoIam.”

WarriorBeach Weekconcludedon Sunday,Sept.8,withafarewellbreakfast attheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company.

Atthebreakfast,childrenwho

paintedpotteryattheSaltedRimon Thursdaycouldpickuptheirartpieces, whichCareyhadtakenhometoherstudioandfiredsotheywouldbeready whenthefamiliesheadedhomeafter theirweekatthebeach.

LaEsperanzaholdingvoterregistrationdaySept.17

Membersofthearea’sLatinocommunityholdingaNationalVoter RegistrationDay(https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/)eventin Georgetowntoencouragepeopleto registertovote.Theeventwillincludeacommunitybarbecue,activities,speakersandanswerstovoting questions.LaEsperanzaispartnering withtheDelawareHispanicCommission.

Speakersat5:30p.m.willinclude RonyBaltazar,vice-chairofthe DelawareHispanicCommission,as wellasnewcitizens,whowilltalk abouttheimportanceofregisteringto voteandexercisingtheirrightsascit-

izenstoparticipateinelections.

TheeventwilltakeplaceatLaEsperanza,216N.RaceStreet,Georgetown,onTuesday,Sept.17,from3to 6p.m.

Theywillalsobehelpingpeopleto registeratFestivalHispanoonSept. 15.

Latinoswillmakeupnearly15 percentofalleligiblevotersthisfall, andnearly90percentofLatinosvote oncethey’reregistered.ButLatinos hadthelowestvoterregistrationpercentagein2020,organizersnoted. Formoreinformation,visit https://www.laesperanzacenter.org/ vote24/.

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Falsesunflower:Anewfavoriteperennial

BySuFiske,InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Heliopsishelianthoidesvar.scabra “BleedingHearts”ismylatestfavoriteperennial.Iknow,Iknow—I havealotoffavorites,butthatisthe natureofgardening.Youareconstantlylearningaboutnewplantsand thenmusthavethem.Thereare worseobsessionstohave.

removethedeadflowerstoencouragenewones.Afterthreeyears,you canstartdividingthefalsesunflowersinthefall,addingthemtoother partsofyourgardenorsharingwith fellowgardeners.

hostplanttothespecialistbeerugose spurred-miner(pseudopanurgusrugosus)andlong-hornedbee(melissodescoloradensis,melissodes trinodisandmelissodesvernoniae).

Companionplants:

•Eupatoriumcoelestinum—blue mistflower

•Liatrisspicata—blazingstar

•Phloxpaniculata—tallphlox

•Boutelouacurtipendula—side oatsgamma

•Asclepiastuberosa—Butterfly weed

So,thereasonsIamaddingthese falsesunflowerstomygardenarethe fabulouscolors,profuseblooms,and attractionforhummingbirdsandnativepollinators.Thesebabieswill bloomfromtheendofspringtothe firstfrost,aredrought-tolerant (much-neededinthisareanow),requireminimalmaintenanceandare adaptabletoourclayandsandysoils.

Tobehonest,theseguysdonot wantspecialtreatment,sodonot babythemorworryaboutadding specialfertilizers(makingthemgreat forbeginnergardeners).Theytolerateavarietyoflight,growinginfull suntodappledshade.Inmore shadedareas,theywillneedfellow plantsorstakestoholdthemup,as theywillbeabitleggy.

Earlyintheseason(endofMay) youcancutthemback(“theChelsea Chop”)toreducetheirheightand

Theyaretheperfectperennialto addtonaturalizedandnativegardens,generallygrowto3-4feettall andcansequesterresidualnitrogen withtheirdeeprootsystem.This deeprootsystemalsohelpswithreducingsoilerosion,compactionand enrichingthesoilwithorganicmaterial.

Wildlifebenefits

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Tourismisa$2.7billion(andgrowing)industryinSussexCounty.Infact, morethan23,000jobsinthecountyare tourism-related.AccordingtoSouthern DelawareTourismofficials,tourismrevenuesaveseachDelawarehousehold morethan$1,600intaxeseachyear.

“Thisisdefinitelydue,inlargepart,to ourfortunategeographicallocationand ourbeautiful5Starbeaches—butit’s alsotheresultofalotofinitiative,creativity,planningandhardworkbythe manypeopleandorganizationswho strivetokeepupwithchangingtravel trendsandtocreateandprovidethe typesofattractions,events,activitiesand servicesthatdrivevisitorstoSussex County.”

Arearesidentsandbusinessesare beingaskedtonominategroupsorindividualswhohavemadesignificantcontributionstothetourismindustryin SussexCountybetweenOctober2023 andOctober2024.Nominationsmustbe completedandsubmittedbyFriday,Nov. 1,tobeconsidered.Thewinnerswillbe announced inDecember.

“Tourismisahugeeconomicengine forSussexCounty,”saidScottThomas, executivedirectorofSouthernDelaware Tourism.“Thisisourwayofhonoring thosethathavegoneaboveandbeyond tocontributetothetourismindustryin ourarea.Weencourageeveryonetoconsiderwhotheythinkmaybeworthyrecipientsoftheseawards,andtonominate them.”

Previousnomineeswhohavenotwon anawardareeligibleforre-nomination.

The categoriesandcriteriaforeach are:

(1)BestEvent

Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresented toaneventheldinSussexCountyduring theeligibilityperiodandisbasedonvisitationdraw,uniqueness,out-of-areapromotion,helpingtospotlightSussex Countyasadestination.

(2)BestNewEvent(forfirst-time eventsheldinSussexCounty)

Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresented toaneventheldforthefirsttimeinSussexCountyduringtheeligibilityperiod and isbasedonvisitationdraw,uniqueness,out-of-areapromotion,helpingto spotlightSussexCountyasadestination.

(3)BestAttraction

Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresented toatourismattractioninSussexCounty

andisbasedonvisitationdraw,tourism economicimpacttothecommunity, group-friendliness,collaborationwithaccommodations.

(4)PhilanthropicAward

Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresented toanindividual,businessororganization andisbasedoncontributingtoandpromoting thewelfareofthecommunity thatmakesSussexCountyabetterplace tovisit.Nomineesshouldhighlightall relevantresourcesandassistanceprovided tomakethecountyabetterdestination.

The2023recipientsoftheannual awardswere:

•BestEvent—HorseshoeCrab& ShorebirdFestival

•BestNewEvent—RehobothBeach MainStreet’sMargaritaCrawl

•BestAttraction—JollyTrolley

•PhilanthropicAward—Bethany-

FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce. Pastrecipientsoftheannualaward alsoinclude302Day,SchellvilleEnchantedWinterCelebration,Delaware BotanicGardens,JoshuaM.Freeman Foundation,LaVidaHospitality,Winter DelmarvaDogfishBirdINNgWeekends;,AshleyHoudbert—VisitRehoboth/VisitLewes;FreemanArts Pavilion;RehobothBeachMainStreet Inc.;DelawareSeaGrantCollegeProgram/UniversityofDelaware;Vietnam VeteransMemorialMovingWall,the AmericanLegionFamilyofPost17, L ewes;CinemaArtTheater,Rehoboth BeachFilmSociety;SouthernDelaware Wine,Food&MusicFestival;Delaware BeachLifemagazine;MidAtlanticSea Glass&CoastalArtsFestival;Fire&Ice Festival;LadybugMusicFestival;FreemanStage;DelawareStateParks;Dog-

fishDash;WinterWonderfest;Lefty’s Alley&Eats;DelawareBeachBook;ReturnDay;FirstAnnualBooBQuebythe Sea;CapeHenlopenStatePark’sGordonsPondTrail&JunctionandBreakwater Trail;WesternSussexTourism Committee;TheFreemanStageatBayside;NassauValleyVineyards;theApple ScrappleFestival;DogfishHeadBrewery Tours;theRehobothBeachFilmFestival;theLewesMaritimeHistoryTrail; theOceantoBayBikeTour;EatingRehobothWalkingFoodTours;andThe SeaWitchHalloweenandFiddlers’Festival.

Nominationformsandinstructions forthe2024SouthernDelawareTourism Awardscanbeobtainedatwww.VisitSouthernDelaware.com/tourism-awardnominationorbycalling(302)856-1818.

Second Season Specials

September12

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

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnur turing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)

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

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.willchoosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipesandhowtoimp rovethem,aswellasthebookitself.This clubisagreatwayforyoutomeetmembersofyourcommunityandtrynewfoods! (BringTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.)

Thismonth,wewillbecookingfromThe MexicanHomeKitchenbyMelyMartinez. Copiesofthebookwillbeavailablefor checkoutatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Areferencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesare available.Free,forages18-plus,register atwww.southcoastal.li b.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliter-

acy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.li b.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults!— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronstoplaygamesintheirCommunity Roomat1p.m.everyThursdaysuchas dominoes,Scrabble,andcardgames!Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

TeenMovieNight— Comehangout,e at pizza,andwatchKingdomofthePlanetof theApesatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4 p.m.ontheir4ktheaterset-up.Movies RatedG–PG-13.ForAges12andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizzaorder.Youcan signuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

September13

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

GenealogyGroup— Thismonthlygroup meetingisforgenealogyenthusiastsofall skilllevels.Learngenealogyresources, tricks,andmethodsfromeachotherina welcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversingaboutcurrentprojects atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.The meetingissetupasadiscussion,however, selectgenealogyresourcesarealso shown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator. Meetingsareheldeveryothermonthon selectFriday sat10:15am(nomeetingsin Summer).Free,forages18-plus,noregistrationneeded.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

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

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguidefolksat FrankfordPublicLibraryat12:30p.m. throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

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

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCatering inMillville.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visi tthemonFacebook,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.LBWCisanonprofitorganiza tionwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorgani-

zations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreab outLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat6p.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 acceptsbookdonationsfrom2t o4p.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. Te leserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email

To the many amazing community partners who made the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival possible,

Event Committee

Regan Roberts-Deck

Kathy McDonald

Kristin Lang-Miller

Jen Neal

Stephen Soulas

David Szumski

Town of Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach Public Works

Bethany Beach Police Department

Bethany Beach Seasonal Officers

Corporal Lano

Parish of St. Ann

Special Thanks Community Support

Haley Arndt, Avery & Betsy Bare, Carol & Darren Basore, Khara & Leah Claire Bauer, Liz Bayer, Colt Carley, Sandy Chandler, William (Bill) Ciskowski, Donald Coffin, Megan Conway, Gene Dankewicz, Cora & Everett Deck, Hazel & Sara Decker, Bev Eason, Emily Engh, Victor Freeman, Marci Ginsberg, Kimberly Grimes, Jonah Gross, Ellie & Laurie Hall, Jamie Hayman, Colin, Karen & Madeline Hickman, I'nara Howett, Coleen Ingram-Furman, Nick Johnson, Kelly & Wallace Kennedy, Christopher Louridas, Sophia Macrides, Richard Mais, Maria Juarez Martinez, Pam McCutcheon, Kellee Mellott, Georgia Merrick, Lisa Morgan, Chase Mutz, Karen Newcomer, Harper O'Neal, Marilyn Panagopoulos, Jon Pearl, Ed Pinto, Jerry Rawlins, Kayla Riepen, Jerry Rinder, Tom Rose, Lisa Rush, Evelyn Sandusky, Chuck Schaub, Alison Schuch, Bob Slavin, Alfred & Rhonda Soto, Sue Soulas, Michelle & Ryleigh Spindler, Michael Stoehr, Fred Thomas, Jinnie Townsend, Milt Warren, Kathy Weaver, Pam & Tye Webb, Kim & Mark West, Jeff & Mary Ellen Whelen, Cassidy White, Jacqueline & Timothy Yerkes

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Lord Baltimore Elementary Bethany Beach Center JOIN

TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR

Renewal By Andersen

VOLUNTEER SPONSOR

Heather’s Home Works

MEDIA SPONSORS Today Media Forever Media Coastal Point

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR

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FESTIVAL SPONSOR

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

SIGNATURE SPONSORS

Beach Liquors Comcast Business

Creative ConceptsMcKee Builders

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ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

Clove & Cedar Coffeebar

Harvest Tide Steakhouse

SHOPPING BAG SPONSORS

Bethany Beach Books & The Book Drop MIKEN Builders Chesapeake Legal Counsel

COMMUNICATION SPONSOR Delmarva Two-Way Radio

georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPubl icLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

Soc ratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.Formore information,callBonnieat537-9440,or sendanemailtobonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpubl icareallinvited

toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroup everyMondayeveningfrom 6to8p.m.inRoom#205intheChurch building.Therewillbevaluableguidance andtipsondealingwiththelossofaloved one.Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

VFWBreakfast— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.to noon.Thecostis$14foradults,andfree forchildrenunder12.Themenufeatures scrambledeggs,sausage,Frenchtoast, home-friedpotatoes,scrapple,ham, chippedbeefgravy,toast,pastries,juice, coffeeand tea.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets

thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)5300064.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlyl unch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocratic Party’s38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteemeetsthefirstWedne sdayofevery monthatOceanView’sBigFishGrillat5 p.m.TherewillbenomeetinginJuly.For moreinformation,updatesonspeakers andmeetinglocations,call(302)3645830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageat https://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat 6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Information onmonthly guestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundat sussex.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 theArmorRo om,upstairsinthechurch 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,a ndallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,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,ca ll(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare

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heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic Librar yhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento the public,andallarewelcome.Organizersde-

cribedtheclassesas“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 third ThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.Themeetingsbeginon June6,2024.

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain. Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanView Presbyterian ChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8 p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore

ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheFrankford DineronThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.For moreinforma tion,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebylet-

terwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.lib cal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

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

Music

MusicJam—

- $10 Cheesesteaks

- $5 Tacos (ea), $5 Margaritas

- $9 and up - Build-a-Burger - $10 - Fresh Fish Sammy

- 25% off all Bowls

- Football Specials All Day

- BOGO 1/2 off Steamer Pots

- $5 Tacos (ea), $5 Margaritas

- $12 Wings (8) Bone-in & Boneless, $4 Yuengling

- $20 Dinner Night

10 Choices Each Week

Specials 11:30am - 3:00 pm Dinner Specials 5pm - 8:30pm Food Daily 3-6pm

Mon – B-I-N-G-O – 4pm (notenewstarttime) Thu – M-I-N-G-O – 7pm Tues-ThemedT-R-I-V-I-A-7pm Steamer Pots 5-8:30pm Daily

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- Prime Rib Dinner - $25

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BOGO 1/2 price on Mondays

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdating back totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,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.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat2p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

September14

HomeroomHarvest— TheSNACHomeroomHarvestannualfundraiserwillbe heldatGoodEarthMarketfrom4to7p.m. Therewillbeaharv est-to-tableexperience,anopenbarwithwineandbeerand livemusicinthegarden.Thecostis$80 perperson,andistax-deductible.Formore information,callShandraFurtadoat(302) 841-5456.

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

HeroesDay— TheTownofMillvilleispresentingHeroesDayfrom10a.m.to2p.m. atEvansPark.Thisisanopportunityto recognizetheheroicmenandwomenwho takeimmediateactionwhendisaster strikes.Therewillbefiretrucks,amedic helicopter,rescuevehicles,demonstra-

tions,facepainting,balloonartist,amagician,DJ,bouncehousesandfoodtrucks. Formoreinformation,call539-0449. BikerBash— AmericanLegionPost28in MillsboroisholdingaBikerBashfrom noonto6p.m.Therewillbelivemusic, bikergames,foodanddrinks,activities andvendorshopping.Registrationforthe ALRPokerRunisfrom10to11a.m.The costis$25forasinglerider,and$30for doubleriders.Formoreinformation,call LisaSchumannat(302)947-0581.

BoardGameSociety— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.toplayavariety ofboarda ndcardgamessuchasLife, Scrabble,andUno!Youcanvisitusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

ChickenandDumplings— AmericanLegionUnit24Auxiliaryishostingachicken anddumplingdinnerfrom4:30to7:30 p.m.,oruntiltheyrunoutoffood.DJBud willprovidethetunes,andthemenuincludeschickenanddumplings,mashedpotatoes,dressing,succotashanddessert. Thecostis $15each.

September15

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

EndlessSummer— SouthernSussexRotaryclubisholdingtheSouthernSussex Rotary’sAnnualEndlessSummerPartyat theRoxanafirehallfrom2to6p.m.There

willbeacornholetournament,food, beverages,music,vendorsandmore.Ticketsfor theeventare$50apiece,$90forcouples or$40eachforpartiesoffourormore. Thecornholetournamentstartspromptlyat 2p.m.,andregistrationcosts$50ateam, andallagesarewelcome.Cashprizesof $1,000willbeawardedattheconclusion ofthetournament.Toregister,visitthemat southernsussexrotary.orgorbycalling (302)381-6005.

September16

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510. JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.toswapforonesthatothershave left.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untappedcontainers.Theyalsohavetwo communityjigsawpu zzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpuscompletewhenever we’reopen.Puzzlescanalsobeborrowed fromotherlibrariesforyoutodoathome —justplaceaholdontheminourcatalog!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

YinYangYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.forafreeone-

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houryinyangyogaclassthatcombinesactivemovementsandpostureswithlonger heldpassivestretchestoenergizethebody andfocusthemindwhilealsocreatinga senseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(Not thesameasGentleFlowYoga.)Please bringayogamatortowelfromhome.The instructoralsorecommendstwo4-inchdeepfoamyogablocks.Registrationopens at4:45p.m.onSept.9athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistratio nrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 DelmarvaChorus— TheDelmarvaChorus, SweetAdelinesInternational,willholdan openhouseattheOceanPinesCommunity Centerat6p.m.Therewillbemusic, laughterandcamaraderie.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)208-4009. StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11

a.m.forstorytellingands ongsattheParsonsFarmpavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting, crocheting,andneedlepoint.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9 351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September17

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

iPhoneandotherAppled eviceusersofall skilllevelsarewelcometoattendthissupportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

PhotographyClub— Doyouliketotake photographs?ComejoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.forthis funclub wherewewillshareourfavoriteimages andlearnfromeachotherhowtotakebetterphotos.Thisrelaxedgroup-centered programisopentoallthosewhotakephotosontheirphones,digitalcamerasorfilm cameras.Takethechallengeofour monthlythemetoexpandyourartofphotography.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

PAWSforPeople— Readaloudtoafurry, f riendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspire aloveofreading,atFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.OfferedbyPAWSforPeople.Registrationrequired.Readersofall agesandstagesarewelcome.PAWSis currentlyheldatthelibrary.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September18

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

StoryTime— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.forAisforAppleStoryTimeat thelibrary.Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyouryoungchildinearlyliteracy practicesa ndgettoknowotherfamiliesin thearea.Free,forinfants–Age5.Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregivers

mustaccompanychildren.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel at2p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snext HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosen book.Booksselectedareworksoffiction fromvariousgenresan dauthors.Thisbook clubisnolongerofferedvirtually,instead wehopetoseeyouin-person!Thismonth wewillbediscussing,HaveYouSeenLuis Velez?byCatherineRyanHyde.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrime loveroranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamew hereparticipantsexamine evidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14-Adult.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationopensat5pmonAug.28andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.Instr uctorSandyMeyerswillguidefolksat FrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m. throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythro ughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime

ofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointin theevening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September19

FallGala— TheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillholditsthirdannualfallgala,AutumnisintheAir,atCrippleCreekCountry Clubat5p.m.Fordetails,moreinformation,ortobecomeasponso r,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,soilandseedswhichprot ectnutrientsfortheseedstogrow.Thisis afamily-friendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15 admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Mustmakeclassreservationsby goingtodelawaregardens.org/events.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18+ ofALLskilllevelswillpracticecre ative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

DisasterPreparedness:Part3— It’shurricaneseason—doyouknowhowto evacuatefromastorm?Havingcovered parts1&2inSpring’24,SouthCoastal LibraryishostingPart3inthisDisaster

Prep arednessseriesat2p.m.byPat HeinemanandPatYoung,whowilldiscuss theDelawareEmergencyManagement Agency’s(DEMA’s)KnowYourZoneEmergencyEvacuationPlanningandCommunity EmergencyResponseTeam(CERT)training, anationwideprogramthatequipsvolunteerswithavarietyofskillstohelpenable themtosurviveemergenciesanddisasters.Free,registerat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hoste dbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 AdultCraft:DecorativeWineBottles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m. foranew,funcrafteverymonth.This monthwewillbecraftingDecorativeWine Bottleswithglassbeads,twine,fake leaves,andmore.Allmaterialswillbeprovided.Thiseventisintendedforteensand adults,16andup.Registrationisrequired. Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302- 732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-73293 51.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults!— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronstoplaygamesintheirCommunity Roomat1p.m.everyThursdaysuchas dominoes,Scrabble,andcardgames!Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutat FrankfordPublicLibraryat 5p.m.andplay somevideogames!We'vegotPS5,NintendoSwitch,andRetroConsoles.Ages12 andUp.Parentsarewelcometoplayas well!RegistrationRequired.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat

frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September20

FallContainerClass— JoinStephenPryce Lea,DGBDeputyExecutiveDirector,who willteachyouhowtogatherfallplantsand othernaturalitemsandtoassembleintoa wonderfulcontainerfallstatementfrom 11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.attheDelaware BotanicGardens.Membersareadmitted freeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderareadm ittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Mustmaketourreservationsbygoingto delawaregardens.org/events. DIYYarnBannerCraft— JoinRachelat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafun andeasyDIYyarnbannercraft!Wewill learnaboutCreativebug,afreeonline databaseofartandcraftvideocourses, broughttoyoubytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary,aswehavefunandcreate astylishyarnbanneryoucandisplayin yourofficeorhome.Allmaterialsareprovid edwithavarietyofyarnsizesandcolorsavailable.Free,forages18+. Registrationopensat2pmonSep.13and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare

youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyers willguidefolksat FrankfordPublicLibraryat12:30p.m. throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat2p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer! Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

September21

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithp olice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

ShrimpBowl— TherewillbeaShrimpBowl benefitfortheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Companyatthefirehallfrom2to5p.m. Thecostis$45perperson.Hotdogsand chipscost$5,andtherewillbedesserts

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CoastalPointphotos•SusanLyons Nearbyraincouldn’tstoptheannual BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival fromproceeding.Theeventwasabig success,drawingbigcrowdsalldaylong.

fromtheAuxiliaryandacashbar.ToRSVP, callMaureenbySept.7at(215)262-1054.

Touch-A-TruckatParsonsFarm— Bring thefamilytoParsonsFarmat10a.m.for TouchaTruckDayandtheFirstAnnual FarmDay.Thechildrenwillhaveanopportunitytolearnhowtomilkacow,makebutter,andlearnaboutHoneybees.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

JazzConcert— MayaBel ardowillgivea specialperformanceatSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchat4p.m.Thisisfreeand opentothepublic.Noticketsarerequired, andseatingisonafirst-come,first-served basis.

September22

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

September23

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxatio n.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10:15amonSep.16 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyB each,DE19930

DisasterPreparedness:Part4— Pat HeinemanandPatYoungwillprovideinformationonhowtoassembleandpreserve importantdocumentsinoneplacein preparationforadisasteroremergency,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Discussion willincludewhichdocumentstoinclude, howtostorethem,andhowtosharethem withyoursupportnetwork.Helpfuldocumentsandresourceswillbeprovided. Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-8 58-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Personal Property located at: 29849 Sawmill Drive, Dagsboro, DE 19939

Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending: Wed. Sept. 18th, 2024 Starting at 5 PM

On-Line Only Auction – Lewes, DE!

Personal Property located at: 33175 West Batten Street, Lewes, DE 19958 Auction Held Online Only: Thursday Sept. 19th, 2024 Starting at 5 PM!

Auction conducted online at www.AMauctions.com.

Jewelry, Firearms, Local Delaware artwork and Books

Quality Furniture & Outdoor Furniture, Sterling silver Hummel Figurines, Glassware, China & more!

Personal Property Preview: Tuesday September 17th, 2024 from 5 PM - 6 PM

On-Line Only Auction Sale – Parsonsburg, MD!

Bidding Ends: Wednesday September 25th, 2024 Starting @ 5PM Auction conducted online at AMauctions.com via HiBid!

Items located @ the A&M Auction Facility, 8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD

2021 Big Tex 14LX Heavy Duty Dump Trailer, 2007 Forest River, Inc.

Enclosed Trailer, 1994 Grady White Seafarer 22 Cuddy Cabin Boat, Bush Hog, Construction & Carpentry tools, Walk boards & more! Personal Property Preview: Monday Sept. 23rd, 2024 from 5 PM – 7 PM

(4) Onsite Online Only Auctions: 11 Sept. 2024 - On-Line Only Auction – Belle Haven, VA! Personal Property located at: 9364 Scarborough Neck Road, Belle Haven, VA 23306. Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. Sept. 11th, 2024 Starting at 5 PM. Sterling Silver, Artwork, Primitives, Electronics, Wine, Antique and Modern Furniture, Rugs, Tools, Cameras & more! VAAR#2907003739. 2 Oct. 2024 - On-Line Only Auction – Bridgeville, DE! Personal Property located at: 62 Ruddy Duck Lane, Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Heritage Shores). Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending: Wed. October 2nd, 2024 Starting at 5 PM. Quality Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Household & more! 22 Oct. 2024 - On-Line Only Auction – Quantico, MD! Personal Property located at: 3873 Green Hill Church Road, Quantico, MD 21856. Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending: 22 Oct. 2024 Starting at 5 PM. Toyota Tundra, Electric Bicycles, Electronics, Tools & more! 23 Oct. 2024 - Important Delaware Online Only Estate Auction. Contents of Home @ 8821 Shawnee Rd., Greenwood, DE 19950. Period Furniture, Primitives, Local Ephemera & more! Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending: 23 Oct. 2024 Starting at 5 PM.

((2) Upcoming

and Firearms, Ephemera & more!

302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting, crocheting,andneedlepoint.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September24

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.isdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps:/ /southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.!Childrenreadfor10minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish.

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

HealthTalk— SharonBaxley,PTA,of AquacarePTPlus,willpresentafreecommunityhealthtalkattheLewesPublicLibraryat5p.m.Shewilldiscusswaysto stayfitasweage.Shewilldemonstrate homeexercisesformobility,balanceand injuryprevention.Theeventisfree,but seatingislimited.Toregister,visitthemat tinyurl.com/lewes-library-injuryprevention

September25

MusicwithMissMaria— Thisprogramis designedforchildrenandtheircaregivers toenjoymovementandmusictogether withsinging,dancing,andinstruments, heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.!Free,noregistrationrequired.Parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 NancyDrewInfo— Doyouremember readingNancyDrewbooksasachild?Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafree nostalgicpresentationthrought he DelawareHumanities,presentedbyLora Englehart,includinghowthe1930’sicon changedthewaygirlsandwomenwere viewedinliteratureandbeyond,multiple factorsthatignitedtheinstantpopularityof NancyDrew,behind-the-scenes“secrets” aboutthewritingworld,thepublishingindustryandthedramabehindNancyDrew’s author“CarolynKeene,”andtheevolution ofNancyDrewthroughtheages.Fundedin partbytheDelawareHumanities.Registrationisapp reciatedandavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

IntrotoNewspapers.com— TheSouth CoastalLibrarynowsubscribestoNewspapers.combyAncestry.com,soyoucanaccessatonofonlinenewspapersfrom yearsgonebyforfree!Greatforgenealogicalresearchorhistorybuffs!We'llshow youhowtouseitinthisclassat5 :30p.m. AttendinpersonorviaZoom(Zoomlink willbeemailedtoyouonceyouregister.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, SpeakerSeries— Ifyou’dliketolearn moreabouthowdecisionsarebeingmade regardingthedevelopmentinyourneighborhoodandaroundthecounty,joinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.fora presentationanddiscussi onaboutcounty landusedecisionsinSussexCounty.The SussexCountyPreservationCoalitionand LeagueofWomenVotershavejoined forcestocreateaprogramontheSussex Countyelectedofficialsandtheirrolein Countyland-usedecisions.Thisisabipartisan,factualpresentation.Formoreinformation,call(302)732-9351.

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyers willguidefolksat FrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m. throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired.

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September26

PartyintheGarden— Join300adults underabigwhitetentastheycelebrate the2024seasonandthegroundbreaking forthenewPennoniPavilionatDelaware BotanicGardensfrom5to8p.m.SoDel ConceptspresentsanamazingarrayofDeliciousFoodSelections.WinebyBin66 andMusicbyMusicianinResidenceVince VarrassiandFifthAvenue.LimitedNumber ofReservationsrequired .Makedinner reservationsbygoingtotheirsiteat delawaregardens.org/events.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLi-

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hadresidedinOceanViewforthe pastfouryears.

Hisloveforcreativityandpassion forcookingguidedhimthrougha fulfillingcareerasacateringchef. AfterstudyingattheCulinaryInstituteinHydePark,N.Y.,heworked for50yearsatForemostCaterers, wherehisculinaryexpertiseanddedicationshonethroughineveryevent hetouched.

Inadditiontohisculinarytalents, Deckerwasknownforhisingenuity asatinkererandDIYenthusiast. Whetherfixingorbuildingsomething,hebroughtcreativityandskill toeverythinghedid.

InApril1974,Deckermarried DianneL.Kondrc,beginningalovingpartnershipthatlastedfive decades.Hewasadevotedfatherto sixchildrenandaproudgrandfather toeightgrandchildren,whobrought himgreatjoy.

Hiskindness,creativityanddevotiontohisfamilywillbedeeply missedbyallwhoknewhim.His legacywillliveonintheheartsofhis lovedones.

Deckerwasprecededindeathby hisoldersister,LynnMaryDeBell. H eissurvivedbyhislovingwife,Dianne;hissixchildren,JamesDecker,

DianeMassi,GregoryDecker, MichaelDecker,DavidDeckerand JoshuaDecker;hiseightgrandchildren,JuliaMassi,AriannaDecker, AlyssaMassi,PhillipeDecker,Jenna Massi,OpheliaDecker,Emma DeckerandEloiseDecker;andhis brother,RobertDecker.

Aprayerservicewillbeheldat11 a.m.onSaturday,September21, 2024,attheOceanViewChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView,Del., wherefriendsandfamilymaygather after10a.m.Inlieuofflowers,the familyrequesteddonationstoacharityofthegiver’schoiceinDecker’s name.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

CynthiaMarie ‘Cindy’Derstine,60

CynthiaMarie“Cindy”Derstine, 60,passedawaypeacefullyonAug. 31,2024,inMillsboro,Del.Bornon Dec.6,1963,inPennsylvania,Derstinewasthebeloveddaughterof SamuelH.MoodandthelateGloria Fay(Souder)Mood.

Aftergraduatinghighschool,she pursuedacareerinhealthcare,earningherCertifiedNursingAssistant (CNA)certificationanddedicating 20yearsasaCNAatPeterBecker CommunityinPennsylvania,and morethan25yearsatBeebeHealth-

careinLewes,Del.Shewasknown forhercompassionanddedicationto herpatientsandcolleagues.

Derstinewasadevotedmemberof herchurchcommunity,whereshe foundgreatjoyinworshipandfellowship.Shelovedattendingservices attheCommunityChurchofOak Orchardandactivelyparticipatedin variouschurchactivities,suchas Agape,singinginthechoirand,very importantly,VacationBibleSchool.

Sheadoredanythingcat-related, lovedpurpleandcherishedevery momentspentwithherfamilyand friends.Shewasalovingaunttoher niecesandnephewandaproud great-aunttohergreat-nephew.She willberememberedforhersweet, kindandhelpfulnature.Herinfectioussmilecouldlightupanyroom, andshewasalwayswillingtolenda helpinghandtoanyoneinneed.

Hermemorywillliveoninthe heartsofallwhoknewandlovedher, andshewillbedeeplymissedbyher family,friendsandallthosewhose livesshetouched.

Derstinewasprecededindeathby hermother,GloriaFay(Souder) Mood.Sheissurvivedbyherfather, SamuelH.Mood(andCecilia);her sister,Ly nneBrumbaugh(andBill); herbrother,JayMood(andJosie); hernephew,SamuelMood,whois activelyservingintheU.S.Marine Corps;hernieces,JessicaMurray

(andColby)andAngelMood;her great-nephew,CamdenMurray;her churchfamily;andmanydearfriends andrelatives.

Amemorialservicetocelebrate Derstine’slifewillbeheldatnoon onSaturday,Oct.5,2024,atThe CommunityChurchofOakOrchard,withlunchtofollow.Thefamilyaskedthoseinattendancetowear somethingpurple.Inlieuofflowers, contributionsmaybesenttoThe CommunityChurchofOakOrchard inherhonor.Herlifememorialwebpageisonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

PatriciaAnnWillettFrey,83

PatriciaAnnWillettFrey,83, belovedwife,mother,grandmother andgreat-grandmother,passedaway onSept.3,2024,leavingbehinda legacyoflove,dedicationandservice. Shewasprecededindeathbyher devotedhusbandof61years,Thomas EdgarFrey,withwhomshebuilta lifecenteredonfamily,faith,and hardwork.Together,theycreateda homefilledwithlove,warmth,and joy,andraisedthreechildren: MichaelJ.Frey,ChristopherJ.Frey (KimberlyHudsonFrey),andSonja M.Frey,allofwhomcontinueto carryforwardhervaluesofkindness, compassion,socialactivism,andresilience.

Freywasatrailblazerinherown right.Shewasthefirstwomaninher familytoattenduniversity.Herpassionforhealthandnutritionledher toalongandimpactfulcareerin publichealthfortheStateof Delawareandlaterinthefieldofdieteticsinahospitalsetting,where sheimprovedcountlesslivesthrough herwork.

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ShegraduatedfromtheUniversity ofDelawarewithabachelor’sdegree inhomeeconomicsonJune10,1962. OnJune7,1975,afterfiveyearsof balancingfull-timeworkandparttimestudies(withthreesmallchildrenathome),sheearnedandwas awardedhermaster’sdegreeinfood andnutritionfromtheUniversityof Delaware,atestamenttoherperseveranceanddedicationtolifelong learning.

Hercommitmenttoeducationextendedbeyondherachievements. Whenshefirstbeganhercareer,she servedasaninstructoratCambridge StateHospitalandlateratDelaware TechnicalCommunityCollege’s UniversityofDelawareextensionin Georgetown,nurturingandmentoringmanystudentsalongtheirprofessionaljourneys.Shelaterserved MilfordMemorialHospitalasthe directorofdieteticsfor29years, from1972to2000,andwasaregisteredmemberoftheAmericanDieteticsAssociation.

Frey’sfamilyandhomeweremost importantinherlife.SheandTom

clearedthelandandbuilttheirhome inDagsboro.Shewasagardening master,turningtheirpropertyintoa wildlifehavenwithnograsstomow! Herfourgrandchildrenandsix great-grandchildrenwerethelucky recipientsofherwisdom,loveand strengthofcharacter.

“Hermemorywillforeverbea sourceofinspirationandcomfortto thosewhoknewher,andhercontributionstoherfamilyandcommunity willbelongremembered.IncelebratingPat’slife,wehonoraremarkablewomanwhosewarmth,intellect, andgenerositytouchedallwhohad theprivilegeofknowingher.”

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedadonationtoSussexCounty HabitatforHumanity (https://www.sussexcountyhabitat.or g/donate/contributions/),anonprofit deartoherheart.

PearlEllen(Swain)Holston,85

PearlEllen(Swain)Holston,85, passedawayonSept.9,2024.She wasborntothelateNormanW. SwainandFlorence(Spicer)Swain. Shewasacherishedmemberof hercommunity,workingfor26years asacafeteriaworkeratSussexCentralHighSchoolinGeorgetown, Del.Sheheldvariousotherpositions throughoutherlifebutwasbest knownforherwarmpresenceand dedication.Shehadapassionfor cookingshowsontheFoodNetwork

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andreligiousprograms,whichshe faithfullytunedintoeverySunday.

Herfamilyandfriendswillrememberherforherlovingheart, steadfastfaithandunwaveringdedicationtothoseshecaredabout.She willbedeeplymissed.

Holstonwasprecededindeathby herparents;herbelovedhusband, CliffordHolstonSr.;herbrother NormanP.Swain;hersisterNorma Lee(Swain)Quillen;andherdaughterNancyEllenHolston.SheissurvivedbyherlovingsonClifford HolstonJr.andhisfiancée,Joy Bertrand,ofGeorgetown,Del.Sheis alsosurvivedbyherdevotedgrandsonandcaretaker,JefferyBradley, alsoofGeorgetown;hertwosisters, IreneMoore(andBobbyMoore)of Harrington,Del.,andClaraLouise

(Swain)AdamsWoottenofGeorgetown;andhercousin,PatGordon (andHarryGordon)ofGeorgetown, whoshewouldsaywasmorelikea sistertoher.Sheisalsoremembered fondlybynumerousniecesand nephews.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onMonday,Sept.16,2024, atWatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,Millsboro,Del.Visitation willbepriortotheservice,from10 to11a.m.Intermentwillbeprivate. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationsbemadeto Carey’sCemeteryPerpetualCare, C/ODonWard,25051WardFarm Lane,Millsboro,DE,ortoacharity ofthegiver’schoicetohonorHolston’smemory.Herlifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

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braryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18+ ofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 Book-CooksforGrades3-5— Callingall juniorchefsingrades3-5!SouthCoastal Libraryisworkingourwaythroughsec tion 641.5oftheDeweyDecimalsystem(that's ourcookbooksection!),startingat5p.m. We'lllearnkitchenbasicsasweindividuallychoosearecipetocreateandbringto thenextsession(wemeetonce/month— visitourwebsitefordates.)Aswelook aheadtotastingotherstudent'sdishes, we'lllearnhowtheymadethemaswellas whattheylearnedfromtheirexperience cookingathome.Todaywewillbepresentingbreakfastfoodsandintroducinglunch recipes.Registra tionisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignu ponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLi-

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

September27

BannedBooksCanvasBag— Didyou knowSept.22-28isBannedBooksWeek? Incelebrationofyourfreedomtoread,join SouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.forafun bannedbookscanvasbagcraftusingthe Cricut.Allmaterialsareprovidedandstaff willbeonhandtoassist.Mustcall302858-5518toregisterstartingSeptember 20@11am.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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powertocalmthemindandstrengthen thebody.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginneryogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat2p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-73293 51orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

September28

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab& GoSTEMKitsforchildrenandtweens courtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringa uniquethemeeachmonth,September’s kitfocusesonpatternsandhowthey’re usedtounlockthemysteriesofournaturalworld.Kitsarefreeandavailablefor pick-upatthecirculationdes kwhilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302858-5518

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— Dropbythe FrankfordPublicLibrarytopickupafree Grab&GoSTEMKitprovidedbyEngineer Early.Thismonth’sthemeis“STEM Tools,”featuringmeasuringtapes,levels, andnumberlines.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagr am@frankfordlibrary.

Train&ToyShow— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubishostingitssemi-annualtrainshowthismonth,the2024 IndianSummerTrainandToyShow,atThe HopeCenteratMarinersBethelfrom9 a.m.to2p.m.ThisispartoftheClub’s 20thAnniversaryExtravaganza.Admission is$6,withchildren10andyoungerbeing admittedfree.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

September30

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

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

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures, andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletoget ontotheflooreasily,donotworry,wewill providechairs.Thereareoptionsforall! Registrationopensat10:15amonSep. 16andisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifsp ace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat 11a.m.forstorytellingandsongsatthe ParsonsFarmpavilion.ThisStorytimeis opentoallages.Weatherpermitting,any cancellationswillbepostedonFrankford PublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstag ram @frankfordlibrary.

October1

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlife afterlosingalovedone.Theywillmeet at TheRiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Formoreinformation,call(302)4368841.Toregister,visitriveronline.church.

October7

AutumnisintheairforSCVVannualgala

TheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillholditsthirdannualfall event,AutumnisintheAir,on Thursday,Sept.19atCrippleCreek CountryClub.

SCVV’ssupporterswillenjoyadeliciousdinner,livelyconversation, musicby5thAvenueandasilentauctionanda50/50raffle.Development CommitteeChairKathyGreenand committeemembersFerneCooper, KathyJankowski,KathyJohnsonand KarenTaylorhaveplannedaspecial eveningforSCVV’smostimportant yearlyfund-raiser.

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Dine&Donate— TheCottageCaféin BethanyBeachishostingaDine&Donate tobenefittheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Club,from11a.m.to9p.m.Allproceeds benefittheLBWCscholarshipfundandits othercharitableinitiatives.Therewillalso bea50/50raffle.

October8

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October9-12

BookSaleBenefit— GeorgetownPublic LibraryishostingaBookSalebenefit eventthatwillrunfromWednesday,Oct. 9.,throughSaturday,Oct.12.Thehours are5-7p.m.onWednesday,10a.m.to7 p.m.onThirsday,10a.m.to5p.m.on Friday,and10a.m.to1p.m.onSaturday. Inaddition,therewillbeaSip’n’Shop benefiteventonFriday,Oct.11,from6to 8p.m.Therewillbeasilentauction,lo cal authors,lightrefreshments,withlocalwin available.

Bethanyandsomeimmediateenvirons.Anon-profit,SCVVoperates underthe501(c)3ofVillageVolunteersofLewes,whichhasbeenservingitscommunitysince2013.

ThefundsraisedbyAutumnisin theAirwillhelpSCVVtocontinueto providereliable,outstandingservice; much-neededsocialinteractionand peaceofmindforitsmembers.Now initsfourthyearofoperation,SCVV hasmorethan110membersand175 volunteers.AsSouthCoastalVillage Volunteerscontinuestogrow,sodoes theneedfortheresourcesrequiredto supplementmembershipfeessothat

October14

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat

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FRIDAY Jaws (60) AMC 7 p.m.

The summer is going swell for the tourists visiting Amity Island until a great white shark begins feeding off shore. The police chief (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beach, but is overruled, leading to a man vs. beast showdown. “Jaws 2” and “3” follow.

Baseball (24) TRUTV 7 p.m.

If you love baseball but think it could be enhanced with an injection of bizarre rule changes and crazy characters, Banana Ball is for you. Bill LeRoy leads the Savannah Bananas against Jake Skole and The Party Animals at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Ga.

SATURDAY

College Football (11) WBAL 7:30 p.m.

The very first UCLA Big Ten home game will find them hosting the Indiana Hoosiers and their new head coach, Curt Cignetti, at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., in what will be the first-ever meeting of the two programs. UCLA finished last year 8-5.

The Face I Can’t Forget (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

After a terrifying car accident left her with total amnesia, Mia (Rayisa Kondracki) recuperates at home with her husband (James Gilbert) and daughter (Rosie Simon). As she heals, Mia remembers another daughter in the car with her, but no one believes her.

SUNDAY

Ridley (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Retired detective-turned-police consultant Alex Ridley (Adrian Dunbar) returns in this Season 2 premiere to assist his former protégé, Carol Farman (Bronagh Waugh), who is now in charge of investigations. In his off time, Alex sings at his jazz club.

76th Emmy Awards (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

If you give a Schitt’s about this year’s Emmy nominees grabbing their share of gold statues, father-son combo Eugene and Dan Levy host the awards show that honors television’s best from actors and actresses to outstanding dramas and comedies.

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MONDAY

Halloween Baking Championship (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

It’s enough to make one scream in terror as this season premiere tasks 10 talented bakers with creating broken glass desserts and evil bubbling delectables. Judges Carla Hall, Stephanie Boswell and Zac Young hope to survive the taste test.

TMZ Investigates (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Each installment of this entertainment-focused documentary series dives deep into stories of celebrities, crime and pop culture, with tonight’s gripping new episode offering an inside look at one of today’s most intriguing and frequently discussed topics.

English Teacher (21) FX 10 p.m.

Conjunction junction, what’s your function? Nobody seems to know. But when Evan (Brain Jordan Alvarez) needs to get students paying more attention to school safety, he finds himself wondering just how to get the kids to understand basic English.

TUESDAY

Dancing With the Stars (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

The secret to winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy is calf strength. But the biggest thing to worry about in this season premiere is critiquing the chemistry between the celebs and their professional dance partners. Keep your eyes peeled for pizzazz.

American Masters (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This special looks at the incredible work of Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez, which spans everything from poetry to nonfiction, literary novels to young adult and children’s books, and how they inspired a generation of Latino authors.

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (21) FX 10 p.m.

Inspired by life of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez, this series looks at the rise and fall of the tight end (played by Josh Rivera), including his family life, street habits, career, arrest, suicide and his impact on football and pop culture.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Host Jeff Probst is back on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji with a diverse set of castaways for this Season 47 premiere. Podcasters Jon Lovett (not to be confused with Jon Lovitz of “SNL” fame) and Aysha Welch are two who’ll be looking to form alliances.

The Golden Bachelorette (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

In one of the most anticipated new series of the fall season, Joan Vassos becomes the very first Golden Bachelorette. Though she failed to end up with the Golden Bachelor, this 61-year-old private school administrator is still looking for love.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

The mittens are about to come off in this Season 5 premiere. Lisa, Heather, Angie, Meredith, Whitney and Mary are back and joined by new cast member Bronwyn Newport. With a backdrop of mountains, expect some earth-shattering moments in Utah.

THURSDAY

Thor: Love and Thunder (21) FX 7:30 p.m.

All he wanted was a little quiet time, but Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth) peace is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who’s intent on killing all gods. With the help of ex-girlfriend Jane (Natalie Portman) and others, they work to stop Gorr.

CBS Fall First Look (6) WBOC 9:30 p.m.

There’s a lot to be excited about this fall, and this special will look at the new and returning series set to premiere this season including the new “Hollywood Squares,” a “Matlock” reboot starring Kathy Bates and “Poppa’s House” from the Wayans.

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

Tacarra Williams spotlights videos showing the youngest members of the family doing some of the most absurd things imaginable, whether they meant to or not. Rapid fire clips will have viewers in hysterics until one clip

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Comingoffadisappointingsetbackduringwhichthey’dlosttheir startinggoalkeepertoaconcussion, theIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ soccerteamhadfallenbehindvisitingCapeHenlopen,2-1,midway throughthesecondhalfoftheirthird matchofthe2024season.

Theoutlookappearedgrim.

ButtheIndiansprovedtheirresilience,rallyingfortwogoalsinless than10minutestocomefrombehindandrecordaresounding3-2 victoryovertheirHenlopenConferencerivalsonTuesday,Sept.10.

“Capeisabigrivalryforus,and ourteamrosetotheoccasion tonight,”saidIndianRiverhead coachBrandtMaisafterhisteam improvedto2-1ontheyoungseason.“TheNewarkChartergamewas agreatlearningexperience.Youlearn fromyourmistakesandimproveon them,andtheboysshowedup tonight.”

SophomoregoalkeeperShane Forjan,elevatedfromthejuniorvarsityandmakinghisfirstcareervarsitystartinplaceoftheinjuredKai Kelley,recorded15savesandstood tallwithhistalentandpoise.

“Shanedefinitelysteppedupand rosetotheoccasion,”saidMais. “He’sasophomore,sohedoesn’t havealotofexperienceonthevarsitylevel.Buthehastrainedreally hardandhasagreatattitude.He’s alsoagreatathlete,andtheteamwas confidentinfrontofhim.Helooked reallypoised,andthat’snotsurprising.”

Trailing2-1,theIndianstiedthe scoreinthe60thminute,whenseniorforwardLeoChester’spassfrom theleftwingconnectedwithDominicDelaneyaloneintheslot.Delaney,aseniorforward,depositedhis firstgoaloftheseasonintotheback ofthemesh.Theplaywassetupbya longheadmanpassupfield.

“Wedefinitelyhavealotofspeed andtalentedplayers,”saidMais.“We alsohavesomegreatpassersinthe midfield.Specifically,RaulLabarias doesagreatjobplayingthosepasses upfieldandbehindthedefensewith

Boys’soccerralliesforvictoryoverconferencerivalCapeHenlopen

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver'sKabotDavisshootstheballin-betweenthelegsofWorcesterPrep#12DanKirwanthatwentontobeingagoal duringthefirsthalfonWednesday,Sept.4.

pinpointprecision,”headdedofthe senior.

Nineminuteslater,seniorforward DenyCruz’sfreekickfromoutside theboxfoundjuniordefender ChristopherAlamillo,whooutjumpedeveryoneelseandredirected theballintothenetforhisfirstgoal oftheseasonandtheeventualgamewinner.

TheimprovingIndians’defense closedranksandprotectedtheonegoalvictoryduringthefinal11minutes.

CruzgaveIRHSa1-0leadinthe 20thminutewithhisthirdgoalof theseason.Capegrabbeda2-1advantageongoalsbyseniormidfielder EvanBurrisinthe33rdminuteand seniorforwardBradySpiegelinthe 55thminute.

NewarkCharter4, IndianRiver2(75minutes)

TheIndiansrallied,butsuffered theirfirstlossoftheseason,4-2,at NewarkCharteronFriday,Sept.6. Trailing2-0inthefirsthalf,the Indiansralliedtotiethescoreon goalsbyseniorforwardsLeoChester (histhirdoftheseason)andDeny Cruz(hissecondoftheseason),five minutesapart.

ThehostPatriotsregainedthe lead,3-2,inthe34thminuteona goalbyeighth-graderJessePr ice. SeniorNicolasBartocciaddedaninsurancemarkerinthesecondhalf.

SophomoreforwardVictor Carreonscoredtwiceinthefirst20 minutestogivethePatriotstheir earlylead.

GoalkeeperKelleyinjured atNewarkCharter

IndianRiverseniorgoalkeeper KaiKelleysufferedaconcussionin the60thminuteandwasairliftedto anearbyhospital.Kelleywasreleased fromthehospitallaterthatevening butisexpectedtomissatleasttwo games,accordingtoMais.

Kelleywashitbyaballtothe backofhisheadduringpregame warmups,accordingtohisfather, AndyKelley.

“Hedidn’trealizehewashurt untilhalftime,”saidtheelderKelley, whoisamemberoftheteam’s coachingstaff.“Hisstomachstarted hurting.Heplayedforabout15minutes,madetwosavesandthencollapsed.Wegothimoffthefield,and hewasstable.”(Hewasreplacedby seniorZhenWu.)“Thenhebeganto hyperventilate,sowehadtocall

911,”andhadhimairlifted.“The staffatNewarkCharterwereawesomeandveryresponsiveandsupportive.”

Thenon-conferencematchwas stoppedinthe75thminute,after Kelleywasairliftedtothehospital. IndianRiver5,WorcesterPrep1

Theyopenedtheseasonwithanuptempo,high-speedoffense.

TheIndiansboys’soccerteamsent numerousleadpassesupfield,connecting withtheirspeedyteammatesonthe attack.

Itwasagameplanthathadtheiropponentsinaconstantretreat.

SeniorforwardLeoChester,among others,feltrightathome.

Thefour-yearvarsitystarteropened the2024seasonwithapairofgoalsand anassisttoleadhostIndianRiverpast WorcesterPrep,5-1,intheseasonopenerforbothteamsonWednesday, Sept.4.

Chesterscoredeachofhisgoalsafter dribblingthroughdefendersandunleashingalow,hardshot.Hiseventual game-winning goalinthe29thminute gavetheIndiansa2-1leadmidway throughthefirsthalf.Hefinishedthe

IRHSgirls’volleyballheadcoachup-beatdespite0-2start

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thenewheadcoachremainsupbeat.

Despitestartingtheseasonwitha pairofroadlosses,IRHSgirls’volleyballheadcoachChadZookindicated thatheisseeinggrowthandimprovement.

“Thevarsitymatchesmayreflecta loss,butIalsofeelthatwearereally startingtohoneinonthechangesthat needtobemadetomakeusbetter,” saidZook,whoseteamfellto0-2on theyoung2024seasonaftera3-0loss atdefendingstatechampion Smyrna onTuesday,Sept.10.“Wehaveintentionallystuckwithlineupsforthe wholematchtogiveplayersanopportunitytolearnthingsaboutthemselves. Ifyouareconstantlypullingaplayer outwhentheymakeamistake,youare actuallychippingawayattheircharacter.Theyneedthechancetoseeit through.Thenyoutrythenextladyup toseewhostartstorisetothetopas starters.Thisisalreadystartingtohappenafteronlytwomatches.

“Ihaveintentionallyomittednames, becauseitwoulddiminishwhatweare tryingtodevelopasateam,”Zook added.“Therewillbenoplaceforindividualplayersonthisteam—only

teamplayers.”

TheIndiansopenedthe2024season witha3-0lossatSt.GeorgesTechon Saturday,Sept.7.TheirnexttwoopponentsareagainstDelmarontheroad andtheirhomeopeneragainstCaravel AcademyonSaturday,Sept.14.

“Thosearefourtoughgamesinone weektostarttheseason,”saidZook “Wehavebeentestedrightoutofthe gate.Thescoreboarddoesnotreflect whatwearecapableof.Wehaveateam

with10seniorsandareallstilltryingto figureouthowthisisgoingtowork out.Theteamconceptformanyhas beenlostandneedstobefound.When werealizethat,we’llfindouridentity.

“Whenwerealizethatweareplayingforeachotherandnotourselves,we willbejustfine,”headded.“Iamnot worriedintheleastbitaboutthedirectionofthisteam.Myconcernsasa coachrightnowarefocusedsolelyon themworkingtogetherasoneunit.”

Zookinsistedthathavingsuchchallengingmatchestostarttheseasonis certainlyawaytotesthisstudent-athletes’character.

“Wehaveanumberoftalentedplayerswhoallwanttoplay,”hesaid.“The trickisfindingthebestcombination. Thistakestimeandpatience,whichisa conceptthatmanyyoungpeoplethese daysdon’tquiteunderstand.Thetrick istokeepthemrootingfortheteam evenwhentheyarenotseeingtheplayingtimethattheythinkthattheydeserve.Ittakesagreatdealofcharacter tositonthesidelinesandwatchateam winorlose.Thischaracterissomething incrediblyvaluablethatweareworking hardtodevelopinthemaspeoplefirst.

“Volleyballskillandplayingthe gameisafleetingsportthatformany willonlylastafewyearscompetitively,” Zookadded.“Thecharacterthatthey developwhileplayingthisgame,hopefully,willservethemthroughoutthe courseoftheirlives.”

Thehead coachsaidhewaspleased bythecompetitivenessoftheIndians’ juniorvarsitysquad.

“BothJVgameswenttoathird-set tie-break,andthegirlsplayedsowellas ateamandcommunicatedreallyeffectively,”saidZook.“Thatgivesmea greatdealofoptimismforourfuture.”

Saturday,October5thfrom1-3pm OnthecornerofBayardandCentralAvein Frankford,DE.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thereturningletterwinnerswere outstanding.

Sowerethenewcomers.

Thewinningcombinationofpromisingyoungstersandprovenlettermen combinedtoputonadazzlingshowin frontofalargeIRHSStadiumcrowdas theIndiansdefeatedvisitingA.I. duPontofWilmington,54-0,intheir 2024DIAAfootballseason-openeron Friday,Sept.6.

FamiliarfacesincludedseniorrunningbackJayvionChandler,whoscored twice,onrunsof12and10yards,to help theIndiansbuildleadsof27-0 afteronequarterand47-0atintermission.Thestar-studdedcastofletter winnersalsoincludedseniorKyree KnightandjuniorDavonHandy,returningrunnerswhoeachrushedfora TD.

ThentherewerethepromisingplayersascendingtheIndians’depthchart intomoreprominentroles.Sophomore runningbackCzarHenryfinishedthe scoringwitha16-yardTDrun.Junior MichaelParenteauandsophomore LandenErbewereeachonthereceiving end oflong-distanceTDreceptions. AndsophomoreplacekickerNolan Staniszewskiconnectedonsixofeight

extrapoints.

“Iwaspleasedthatwewerereadyto playwhenthefirstwhistlesounded untilthefinalwhistle,”saidIndians headcoachPhilTownsend,whoisin his11thyearattheIndians’helm. “Everyonewhowentintothegamewas preparedtoplay.Neithertheoffensenor defenseskippedabeat.Wekeptour composurewhensomeduPontplayers didthingsthatwerenotwithintherules of football.”

Asparklingdefense

TheIndians’defensealsosparkled, keepingtheTigersfromcrossingmidfielduntiltherewerejustfourminutes leftinthegame.SeniorVaughnGriffin blockedapuntandrecoveredtheballin theendzoneforasix-pointerandalso grabbedafumble.SophomoreBrennan Loose—whoisStaniszewski’sholder —madeateam-leadingseventackles andinterceptedaTigerspass.Juniors BryanIrvinandWestonWerneralso pickedoffduPontaerials.

The suffocatingdefensewashighlightedbysixplayerswhoeachcontributedfourtackles—juniorsZaki Drummond,LuisHicks,Parenteauand Handy,andsophomoresTriggFulkrod

Junior/Girls’ Field Hockey

The standout attack and midfielder led the IRHS girls’ field hockey team to a pair of victories in their first three Henlopen Conference games of the 2024 season. Ella scored the squad’s first goal of the season and added two assists in the Indians’ 6-1 victory over Sussex Central on September 4. She added an assist in IR’s narrow 5-3 setback to visiting Delmar on September 5. Peterson netted another goal and added two assists in the Indians’ 6-0 triumph over visiting Dover on September 9.

Photo by Ray Bojarski

Photo Courtesy of Jess Peterson

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Indiansstartoff2024seasonwithstrongeffort IRHSSportsReport

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwastheshot-out-of-a-cannon kindofstartacoachlooksfortoget thingsgoinginaseason.TheIndian RiverHighSchoolfieldhockeyteam managedtogo2-1overtheirfirstthree gamesoftheseasonwiththeirlonesetbackcomingina5-3decisiontomultitimedefendingstatechampand perennialpowerhouseDelmar.

TheIndians’twowinswereespeciallyimpressive,with6-1and6-0decisionsoverDivisionIfoesSussex CentralandDoverthatwerebookended aroundtheDelmargame.

“I’mwiththeirstartoftheseason,” IRheadcoachTorrieHuksaidofher team’sperformancethroughthefirst threegames.“Theyareworkinghard andconnectingwithoneanotheronthe field.BaylieWilliamsonandEllaPetersonhavebeenstrongontheattack. TaliaScerraandThienThanhBarrends havebeenaggressiveonthedefensive sideoftheball.”

Peterson—alsoajunior—madeit 2-0inthesecondquarteroffahelper fromMaggieBareat12:14.

Centralgotitselfontheboardwith theirlonegoalofthecontest,justbefore thehalftimebreak,withPaigeWest scoringunassisted.

IRwastedlittletimeputtingthe gameawayinthesecondhalf,scoring twicewithLilyMerrick(Petersonassist)andBare(Williamsonassist)registeringthetwocounters.Williamsongot herselfintothescoringcolumnat7:57 inthefourthquarter,withPetersongettingthenodonthehelper,whileAddelynClark(Williamsonassist)rounded outthescoringwith1:29leftinthe game.

TheIndiansoutshottheGolden Knights,20-5,andheldadistinctadvantageinpenaltycorners,14-5.Senior goalieJazminMayfieldmadefoursaves to pickupthewin.

AgainstDelmar,theIndiansfellbe-

IntheopeneragainstSussexCentral, sixdifferentgirlsscoredforIR,with juniorNatalieMorangettingthefirst goaloftheseasoninthefirstquarterat the45-secondmark.Classmate Williamsonpickedupthefirstofher game-highthreeassistsinthegame.

hind1-0attheoutset,whenJordyn Hollamonscoredunassistedat12:02. However,IRrespondedlessthana minutelater,whenMyaWhittington convertedapassfromWilliamsontotie thingsupat1-1.

Justbeforetheendofthefirstquarter,Williamsonfoundthebackofthe cagewithanunassistedgoaltogivethe Indiansthe2-1lead.

KadenceMelvingottheWildcats backeveninthesecondquarterat 13:24,withHollamonontheassist. IRwentbackontop,3-2,when BrynnKnighttookapassfromPetersonandfireditpasttheDelmargoalie at9:01.

Hollamontiedthingsbackupless thanfiveminuteslater,withRylin Nicholsregisteringtheassist.Things wentintothefourthquarterknottedup at3-3.HollamongaveDelmarthelead backat6:14ofthefinalstanza,and LaelaBrown(AvaReidassist)scoredan insurancegoaljustoveraminutelater forthefinalscore.

Mayfieldwasbusybetweenthepipes for IR,making17savesoffof22Delmarshots.TheWildcatswerebusyon

penaltycorners,with20totheIndians’ 2.

InthegameagainstDover,theIndiansscoredtwointhefirst,twointhe secondandtwomoreinthefourthfor thedominantwin.

Williamsonscoredthreetimes,includingthetwointhefirstquarter,with PetersonandMorangettingcreditfor theassists.Petersonthengotagoalof herowninthesecondquarter,and Merrickaddedtheother,with Williamsonwiththeassistonthatone. W illiamsongotherhat-trickgoalin thefourthquarteratthe3:14mark, withPetersongettinganotherassist. KacieKirschnerroundedoutthescoringwith2:40leftinthegame. IRhadastrongoffensiveshowing, with28shotstotheSenators’five.The Indiansalsohad14penaltycornersto Dover’sthree.Mayfieldwascredited withfivesavesforthewin.

TheIndiansnowfindthemselvesoff untilTuesday,Sept.17,whentheywill hostConradSchool(1-1asofCoastal Pointpresstimemid-week)at4p.m.

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PickleballPoints

ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPont

Ourpickleballcommunitylostfourofour earliestregionalpioneersthesepastseveral months,andIwouldliketodrawattentionto theirselflesshoursofpromotingpickleballto getitthegameoffthegroundregionally.In myearlieryears,wewouldhavethensaidthey had“therightstuff”—alwaysrespectfulon thecourtandinconversationwitheveryone.

Mostofyouknowthatpickleballandthe localcommunitylostagentlelady,Vickie York(seeCoastalPoint,July3,2024,fora beautifullywrittenmentionofVickieYork.) AndthenNancy“Nan”ColellaofOcean ViewpassedJuly15,2024,andshewasalsoa tirelesspromoterofpickleballandselflessly gaveofhertime.ItisdifficulttoseethepickleballcourtsatClaytoninmymind’seye withoutseeinghersettingupthecourtsfor somesessionsheorganized.Butitveryeasy toseethelightingatthosecourts,whichboth VickieandNanspearheaded.

ArtieHolgersonpassedaweeklater,on July22,2024.Manyofyouprobablysaw somemaninthebackgroundrepairingthe courtsatClayton.ThatwasArtie.Iserved brieflyasFirstStatePickleball’spresident, andifanythinghadtobedoneorclinicsrun, hevolunteered.

Ontheotherhand,youwoulddefinitely rememberifyouranintohimonthecourts. Playingonadjoiningcourtsonce,weboth wereforcedtogowideforaball,andweliterallyranintoeachother.IthoughtIhadrun intoawall,andheprobablythoughtanannoyingmosquitowasflyingaround.Theman wassolidasatree,andnowIknowwhyhe wasselectedtoserveintheMPs(Military Police)whenheserved.SorryImissedthankingyouforyourservice,Artie.Hopefully, somekinderpickleballersremembered.

YoualsowouldrememberArtieifyou everplayedagainsthim.Irememberthinking Ihadhitagoodreturnshotandthensaidto myself,‘Oh,no,’ashesuddenlyappearedlike somecomicbooksuperhero,droppingoutof thefogontothecourt,andslammingtheball withhisbigleft-handedforehandvolley.I’m deepintothecorrecttechnicalaspectsoftennisandpickleball,andArtie’swasflawless.

Thenextpassingwasanothergentlegiant, FrankCraemerofOceanPines,Md.,onAug. 25,2024.Frankyoualsolikelysawinthe background,takingcareofdetailsforthe OceanPinesPickleballClub,whichhecofoundedandservedmanyyearsontheir board.Frank,likeArtie,wouldbeatmyside inaheartbeatwhenweallgatheredtooffer freepublicpickleballclinics.Isuspectmany readingthisarticletooktheirfirstlessonat OceanPinesoratanotherlocationwherehe wasconductingorhelpinginaclinic.

OneofourbetterplayersatFairwayVillage,MikeSmith,toldmeheplayedagainst Frankinalocaltournamentandthoughtto himselfthetalloldguyacrossthecourt shouldbeafairlyeasyopponent.Maybe15

pointslater,hehadacompletelydifferent opinion.Frankhadastrongtennisbackgroundbutwasquicktolearntheshots neededinpickleball,ratherthansimplyplayingtennisonasmallercourt,andoncehe masteredit,hethengaveofhimselftohelp others.

Igreatlyadmiredthesportsmanshipof bothArtieandFrank.Bothwereold-school andlettheirpaddlesdothetalking.Never wouldeitherattempttohitanotherplayeron purpose,norwouldtheyeverintentionally makeabadcall.Andneitherwouldrun aroundchildishlytellingeveryonehowgood theywere.IamsuretheybothwereaschagrinedasItoseesomepickleballerscheating thepaddlerotations,callingbadlinesand

musclingwhattheyconsideredlesserplayers offthecourt.

Ifthisshoefitsyou,thenfornootherreasonthantohonorthesewomenandmen wholaidthegroundworkforyourpickleball enjoyment,pleasecleanupyouractandconformtocourtetiquetteandcommonhuman decency.Don’tbea“fink.”It’sagame!

Frank’swifemadeaverynicerequestand askedthathisfriendssendheranypleasant memoriessoshecouldsharethemwithhim inhislastdays.RickBellisthemanwho taughtmethenuancesofpickleball,andone ofourpremierpickleballcoaches,wasafriend toboth.ThisisamemoryIsharedwith Frank:

“Frank,IwastalkingwithRickBelltoday

andlaughingaboutaneventthatincluded you,Artie,Rickandme.Yearsago,weplayed inanexhibitionmatchinDoverfortheir grandopening,andallfourofusarrivedearly towarmupandfigureouthowtheywanted usorganizethedemonstration.Wemusthave receivedclothinginstructions,becausewe wereallfourdressedthesame.

“Aswewaitedforthemtoopenthedoor, noneofyoureallyknewmeandsaid,‘Why areyoudressedlikeus?’IsaidIwasinvitedto playinthisexhibition.Asweenteredthe practicecourt,allthreeofyouwalkedtothe othersideofthenet,likeIhadbadbreath, becausenoonewantedtogetcaughtwiththe

CommunityBankwinsOldeTymersSoftballLeaguechampionship

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TheCommunityBankteamcelebrates their2024OTStournamentchampionship.Pictured,fromleft,are:kneeling, KeithWagner,AssistantManagerMark Potter,KevinMcCabe,BillArditoand RonDillard;and,standing,Jeff‘Bull’ Levan,DaveGrimshaw,MarkBeam, ManagerDaveSroka,MikeYacubovich, WarrenLloydandButchGrover.

CommunityBankemergedasthe2024 tournamentchampionsoftheOldeTymers SoftballLeague.Thegameswereplayedon Tuesday,Sept.2,andWednesday,Sept.4,on theChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoute113andRoute26inDagsboro.

Inthesemifinalround:

•TownofSelbyville7,MillsboroBowling Lanes1

No.1seedTownofSelbyvilleeliminated No.6MillsboroLanesonTuesday,Sept.3,to moveintothechampionshipround.WinningpitcherCarmenRiveraturnedinamasterfulperformance.MikeWaldnerandJamie Alzinledtheoffensewiththreehitseach. PitcherEdGivensscoredMillsboro’sonly run.

solar power system. Fishing directly from the property, community pool and tennis courts. Convenient boat launch. Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

Breathtaking 5-BR, 4.5-BA home just one house from the ocean in the exclusive gated community of Fenwick Acres. Offering the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience, features include 5 spacious BRs, 4-/2 BAs, 2 addt’l outdoor showers, changing areas and ½ BA. Open living, dining, and kitchen areas ideal for entertaining. Cozy den with wet bar, propane replace off kitchen, ample decks on two levels and large screened porch, state-of-the-art sound system and comprehensive alarm system. Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

Charming 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

sawoman 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 Mark D'Ambrogi (c) 302-542-2425

Inthechampionshipround:

•TownofSelbyville8,CommunityBank ofDelaware5

ThegamewasplayedonTuesday,Sept.3, inastrongwindthatchallengedbothteams’ defenses.

•CommunityBankofDelaware15, TownofSelbyville7

OnWednesday,Sept.4,Community Bankjumpedouttoafive-runleadinthe firstinning.MarkPotter,BillArdito,Kevin McCabe,ButchGrover,DaveGrimshaw, WarrenLloyd,JeffLevan,MarkBeameach rippedtwohits,whilethedefenseturneda tripleplay.

OldeTymersSoftballisarecreational slow-pitchsoftballleagueforplayers60or older.Formoreinformation,visittheOTS websiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues/118816.

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rookie.ArtieandRickapparentlyfiguredthis outafewmicrosecondssoonerthanyou,and itlookedliketheyhadsuddenlyfalleninlove. Icouldalmostseethemthinking,‘Poor Frank,hedrewtherookie.’Butwebothhad playedtennis,andIknew,attheveryleast,we wouldcoverthecourttogethersmartly.

“Youplayedwell,andIwasn’tasbadas youexpected.Periodically,whenImadea goodshot,youlookedoverwiththisbig, beautifulsmile,asiftosay,‘Lookatus.’I thinkwewonthefirstgamebyaslightmargin,andthesecondgamewasinterruptedby ceremonies.ThatisthedayIgotacceptedby youguys,andIstillrememberyoursmileas weclosedandvolleyedlikeasynchronized machinewithyourgreatwingspanandtechnicallyperfectvolley.”

Downdeep,Isuspecttheyareallalready winnersinanotherplace.

GuardiansbytheSea

SCBPlifeguardAidenRuscavagealwaysanswersthecall

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaSeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m. throughJune14andfromSept.3throughOct. 14,and10a.m.to6p.m.fromJune15through Sept.2.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearoundthem onthebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping, talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,the GuardiansbytheSeaarereadytospringinto action.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewhoapproachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwayson alert.Theireyesremainontheswimmersinthe surfevenwhiletheyaresippingandchewing forsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhohavetheability torescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduringtheseason.

Answeringthecallforhelp

Someonewasshoutinghisname.

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SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguardAiden Ruscavageisthisweek’sfeaturedlifeguardinourweekly,summerseries.

Theemotiveyelpswerecoming fromtherearechelonsofthebeach atSeaColonyBeachresort. LifeguardAidenRuscavagerespondedbysprintingtowardthe message-bearer.

SCBPLt.ChasePr attquicklyinformedRuscavagethathewasassistingawomansufferingfromheat exhaustion.Heatexhaustionisaconditionthathappenswhenthebody overheats,causingsymptomsthat mayincludeheavysweatinganda rapidpulse.Withoutprompttreatment,heatexhaustioncanleadto heatstroke,alife-threateningcondition.

“Chasetoldmetocoverhisstand andsendLt.CarlyFajardotoassist withthevictim,”saidthe5-foot-11 Ruscavage.“Iquicklycompliedwith

hisdirections.Fortunately,after about15minutes,theybothreturned andtoldmetheladywouldbeOK.”

SeaColonyBeachPatrol

TheSeaColonyBeachPatrol overseeshalfamileofprivatebeach dailyfromtheweekendbeforeMemorialDaytoColumbusDayinOctober.TheSCBPisaUnitedStates LifeguardAssociationAdvanced CertifiedAgencyconsistingof21 guards,whoareeachcertifiedin AmericanRedCrossLifeguarding, CPRfortheProfessionalRescuer andEmergencyMedicalResponse. Eachofthesixlifeguardstandsare locatedinfrontoftheSeaColony high-risecondominiumsnear BethanyBeach.

SCBPlifeguardsrespondtoland andwateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducation abouthazardsinthesun,weather andocean.SCBPbeachlifeguards traindailytoprepareforanysituationonlandorinwater,andthey

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scoringwithhissecondgoalinthe59th minute.

SeniorforwardDenyCruzgaveIRa 1-0leadinthe9thminute.TheFighting MallardsfromBerlin,Md.,tiedthe scoreat1-1onafreekickbyjuniordefenderChaseGinnavaninthe15th minute.

hisfirstcousinandIRHScareerscoring leaderJordanIllian,scoredinthe36th minutetogivetheGreen&Golda3-1 leadatintermission.

Thedefensealsoplayedwell,recoveringfromashakyfirst20minutesto controlthebacklineinfrontoftheir goalkeepers.

JuniorforwardKabotDavis,wearing theNo.7jerseypreviouslydonnedby

andStaniszewski.

“Therewasnoonewhostoodout morethananyoneelse,”saidTownsend.

SeniormidfielderRaulLabariasconvertedapenaltykickinthe47thminute togiveIndianRivera4-1lead.

“Thestatisticsweredistributedequally onbothsidesoftheball.Iftherewas anythingthatstoodout,itwasquarterbackDylanGrisethrowingtheball withanicetouch.”

Thejuniorsignal-callerunleashedan impressive,deepandtightspiral.He completedthreeofsixpassesfor117 yardsandtwoscores—ahighlightreelworthy71-yardertoParenteauanda 41-yardertoErbe.Parenteaugrabbed the ballonaglance—orfive-steppost —routeatmidfieldandout-racedseveraldefenderstotheendzone,finishing withtwocatchesfor76yards.

KnightledtheIndians’runners,with

Betweentheposts,seniorsKaiKelley andZhenWucombinedforfivesaves.

34yardsontwotouches,whileHandy andIrvaneachcollected22rushing yards,andChandlerfinishedwith22.

“Wehavetocontinuetofinetune ourtechniquesandgetintobettershape sowecanthinklessandmovefaster,” saidTownsend.“Iexpectnextweek’s opponent,St.Elizabeth,tobeatougher opponentthanduPont.Theyrunadifferentstyleofoffenseanddefense.We willmaketheadjustmentsthisweek andbereadytogo.”

TheClass1A,District2memberIndianswillhosttheVikings,aDistrict1 memberonFriday,Sept.13,beginning at6p.m.CompetitionwithinDistrict2 beginsthefollowingweekwhenIRHS visitsPolytechonFriday,Sept.20,beginningat7p.m.

Brasfora Causefundraiser setforOct.16

TheWomen’sCouncilofRealtors, SussexCounty,willpresentthe12th annualBrasforaCauseFundraiserat theRustyRudderinDeweyBeachon Oct.16.Thethemeforthisyear’sevent is“Barbie’sBra-tasticFundraiser!” MoneytobenefittheDelaware BreastCancerCoalitionandBeebe MedicalFoundationfortheCenterfor BreastHealthwillberaisedthrougha liveauction—localbusinessesentera decoratedandthemed“bra”tobeauctionedoff.Thebrasarewornbymodels (traditionallymale,butwomenmodels arealsowelcome),andattendeesbidon theirfavoritebraasthemodelwalksthe runway.

Theeventhasgrownthroughoutthe years,withproceedsbenefittingbreast cancerawareness,educationandsupport servicesthroughtheDelawareBreast CancerCoalitionandtheCenterfor BreastHealththroughBeebeMedical Foundation,andforeducationopportunities forSussexCountyWomen’s CouncilofRealtors.

BrasforaCausewillbeheldonOct. 16,atRustyRudderinDeweyBeach. Doorsopenat4:30p.m.,andtheevent startsat5:30p.m.Heavyappetizerswill beserved,andacashbarwillbeavailable.Ticketsareavailableinadvancefor $40atwww.wcrbrasforacause.comor for$45atthedoor.

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

BaysidePickleballClubraisesfundsforAlzheimer’sawareness

TheBaysidePickleballClubheld itsthirdannualfundraiserfor Alzheimer’sonSept.5.Theeventis allaboutfun,raisingawarenessand fundsforAlzheimer’sawarenessand

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Theywillthenhittheroadforthree straight,startingatSussexTechon Thursday,Sept.19,at4p.m.

research,andacureisthegoal.A totalof32participantsformedfive teamsandcompetedinskillscompetitions.

Thedaybroughtincloseto

Cross-country

IndianscompeteinLakeForest XCFestival

CadeDonnellywasthetopfinisher

$4,000,andmoreisexpectedduring theAlzheimer’sWalkinRehoboth BeachonSaturday,Sept.14.

Thecharityisatotalteameffort fromtheBaysidecommunity,with

fortheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ cross-countryteamat46thwithatotal timeof19:34.7—apaceof6.19per mile.HarrisonBennerwasthesecond IRrunnertocross,in63rdplace,witha timeof20:20.8—apaceof6.34per mile.

manyhomeownersparticipatingin thedetailsandeffortsneededto makethefundraisersuccessful.

constantlystrivetoexceedtheirhigh standardsofopenwatersafety.

Ensuringthesafetyof swimmersandbeachpatrons

ToRuscavage,beingalifeguard meansensuringthesafetyofswimmersandbeachgoers.

“It’sarolethatrequiresavariety ofresponsibilities,”saidtheresident ofMillsboro.“Theyincludetraining, monitoring,rescuesandteamwork.

“Thetoughestresponsibilityof beingabeachlifeguardisremaining mentallyandphysicallypreparedfor anything,”headded.“Youalways havetobeonyourA-gameand knowwhattodoandwhentodoit.”

Ruscavageinsistedthattheeasiest responsibilityofhisjobistheactual preventionofthosemishaps.

“Weprovidegeneralsafetytips andeducatepeopleaboutthedangersofthebeachandthesurf,which canmakeitlessphysicallydemandingwhenyouareinthepositionof savingpeople,”hesaid.

Ruscavagewasseekinganew summerjobwhenhisSussexTech

HighSchoolswimmingheadcoach, formerSCBPlifeguardKelsey Fowler,recommendedthathebecomealifeguardatSeaColony.

“ShetoldmeIcouldstayingreat shapewhilemakingsurethebeachgoersandswimmersaresafeand happy,”hesaid.“Becomingabeach lifeguardwasoneofthebestdecisionsIcouldmakeatayoungage. It’sagreatwaytohavefunandhelp savepeopleallsummer.”

Ruscavage’sshort-termgoalsincludegraduatingfromSussexTech withimpressivegrades.Hislongtermgoalsconsistofgraduatingfrom collegeandbeingsuccessfulduring

TheIndianshadfiveotherrunners alsocompete,withNoahParks(84), DavidMiller(85),DadeKappes(116), JackSpencer(125)andAidenMagee (127).

Noresultswerepostedforthegirls’ eventatLakeForest.

hiscareeraftergraduation.

Ruscavagecreditedanumberof peoplewhohesaidhavehadaprofoundimpactonhiscareerasalifeguard.

“Myparents,NicoleandJason Ruscavage,havehadagreatimpact onmewiththeirsupport,”hesaid. “They’vealwaysbeenthereforme. Andthebeachlifeguardsalsohave hadanamazingimpactonmeby pushingmetomylimitsandhelping toidentifythingsIneedtoworkon. Theymakemeabetterlifeguard.”

LEGALS

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

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of September, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:134-17.00-972.00

Property Address: 44 BENNETT POINT LANE, Ocean View, DE 19970

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/21/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/25/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TIMOTHY LUTZKO (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Thomas J. Tomsho, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Thomas J. Tomsho who departed this life on March 28, 2023, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Regina A. Yancheski on August 28, 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 November 28, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Regina A. Yancheski

36913 Creekhaven Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20240913 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of September, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-29.00-559.00

Property Address: 27817 CROWN COURT, CAPTAINS GRANT LOT 1, Millsboro, DE 19966

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES REED (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 2024, AT 7:00PM, AT THE MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, DELAWARE, CONCERNING THE TOWN COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, OWNED BY INTERVET, INC., IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 133-17.00-7.00, CONTAINING 0.2301 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 133-17.008.00, CONTAINING 0.8598 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND PROPOSING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) DISTRICT.

CP 20240913 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of September, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:134-12.00-1161.00

Property Address: 36372 OLD MILL ROAD, Ocean View, DE 19970

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/21/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BRITTNEY MITCHELL (3) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

INVITATION TO BID

General Contractor seeking Certified MBE/WBE quotes for the following project:

Reservation Trail/Gryzbowski Drainage Improvements Contract No.: SCD 21-027

Bid Date: September 30, 2024 Bid Time: 11:00 a.m.

Work includes installing a French Drain storm drain system, road pipe crossing patches, and a short section of road grading and paving at valley gutters.

Plans and Specifications are available for review: Teal Construction, Inc. 612 Mary Street Dover, DE 19904

Phone: (302) 678-9500

Fax: (302) 678-9715

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CP 20240913 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of September, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:233-5.00-90.00

Property Address: 602 MITCHELL STREET, Millsboro, DE 19966

Seized and taken in execution the property of BRIAN CONNER STORY (7) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of September, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-11.00-11.01

Property Address: 24897 DOE BRIDGE LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Seized and taken in execution the property of KEITH D. HARMON & MYLNA V. BUNDICK (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240906 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of September, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:233-13.00-8.02

Property Address: 22847 NINE FOOT ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANTHONY JOSEPH SHULTZ (13) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

Classi eds

SECRETARY DESK late 1800s

Probably cherry, excellent condition. 4 drawers, 10 small drawers, 42”H x 40”W x 20”D, ap down adds 15” to depth. Can text pics. Drastically reduced. $750 302-539-9656

BEGGING BEAGLE DOG

Germany, Vintage porcelain Tea Pot. 1940s 6703B $30 302-567-7991

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

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

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

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

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

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300

KITCHEN AID MIXER excellent cond. $75 Ocean View 717-521-7955

GE SELF CLEAN ELECTRIC

RANGE White. Great shape. Very clean, less than 6yrs old. Used only 3mos out of the year in a rental. Broan range hood w/small dent in the front included. $295 Call Mike 571-271-6017

JAGERMEISTER 2 CUBIC

FOOT Bar Fridge $50 OBO

302-668-8752

USSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.

302-855-1156

SET OF 4 18” X 7”Polished grey pocket aluminium rims. $125 302-200-9350 please leave message.

CHEVY EXUINOX 20182024 Husky all weather oor liners. Front and back. Like new, black. Cost $160, selling for $40. Call 845-891-5330

DONATE YOUR

CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible.

MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

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

DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

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

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

4 DUNLOP TIRES off a 23 Subaru. 245/40R 18” 97Y SP

Sport Maxx GT 600A 7-8 32nd tread $500 717-554-7184

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

FIRESTONE DESTINATION

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

MIATA MUFFLER 2000

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

PONTOON BOAT 2007, 22’

Palm Beach Anniversary Model. Incl’s 115 HP

Evinrude Motor with 2022 Trailer. Good Condition/Great Price! $11,995. Call for details 610-316-3850

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

302-542-9500

MINN KODA ELECTRIC MOTOR 28lbs thrust 5 speed $40 302-436-9005 17 FT ALUMINIM CANOE

Good Condition. $75 OBO

302-753-7584

FISHING GEAR.

Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348

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 4.0/113 (big game) with original boxes. Herters #12, starting at $20. All working cond., or for Decor. 302-542-9500

BOAT PROPELLOR Michigan

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

302-542-9500

LEAD SINKERS Egg/Slide 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 5, & 6oz. .25¢/ounce, mix and match. Jig Heads and Bucktails start at .50 cents each 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

PANASONIC MASTER

PHONE + 4 stations. Uniden plug in phone, all work. $30 Ocean View 717-521-7955

IPAD AIR 4TH GEN Wi & 64 GB. 10” screen with keyboard. New, never used with case. $300 or best offer 302-260-2275

HP OFFICEJET PRO 6230 eprinter. This is only a printer; no copy, scan or fax. Worked ne the last time I used it. FREE

1)27” SHARP TV: $30

(1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782

2 SAFETY GLASS

Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955

SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIR 5 wheels w/arms, $15 Ocean View 717-521-7955

BEIGE WING BACK Arm Chair. excellent cond. $20 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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

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

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

WORX TURBINE Leaf

Blower with 40 volt battery and charger. $55 302-278-1441

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

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

30/55 GALLON BARELLS

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

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

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

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

12FT ROUND SAOLAR POOL

Cover. Keeps your Pool up to 10 degrees warmer. $30 302-542-9500

4 WOOD STACKING SNACK

Trays, 23” width $20 Ocean View 717-521-7955

WEST BEND Bread & dough maker, like new, $25, Ocean View. 717-521-7955

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

NEW BISON HARD COOLER

50qt, holds 65lbs of ice/42 cans. Keeps ice 7 days! See bison.com for details. $200 OBO 240-888-0503

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

VIX BITS Self centering. #3 #5 #6, all three $15 302-436-9005

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View 717-521-7955

COFFEE MAKER with storage tray. excellent cond. Ocean View 717-5217955

BLACKSTONE TAILGATER

Combo Grill. Model# 1555 New in box $150 302-5394367

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

LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-849-8400

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

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition.$200 . 302-745-4122

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

HOOVER FLOOR MATE never used, still in box, hard oor cleaner cleans multiple hard oor surfaces $100 301-875-7061

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

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

COMPUTER INK HP61 Black, Brand New. $15 302-436-9005

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! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

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

LARGE ELECTRIC FIREPLACEwith blower, 54”W x 18” D x 38”H, with storage, works well. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE with blower. 45”W x 14”D x 40”H, works well. Ocean View 717-521-7955

, BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $10 410-310-6633

POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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

2 RED EARED SLIDERS Turtles. 80 gallon tank, ltters, heatlamp, heater, food & supplies. Many accessories. $350. 302-436-1688

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

ROOMMATE WANTED

to share a fully furnished farmhouse in the Dagsboro area. 10 min. from the beach. No pets, no smoking. $750 a month + shared utilities. 1st, last & sec. dep. Avail. 9/25/24 410-596-0137 YEAR ROUND RENTAL

COMMERCIAL OFFICE/ WAREHOUSE SPACE

West Ocean City MD. Heat/Air, Kitchen, full Bathroom 2 parking spots with extras if needed.

$1200.00 Call 301-748-1977

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

3BR/2.5BA TOWN HOME. New construction in 2021. Millville $1800 a Month plus utilities or 2k all included except streaming. I pay WiFi. Avail. now through 6/1/2025. Fully furnished. Store in garage. Call for more details. 410-800-5234

FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

LIFE PRESERVERS 4

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

BAYSIDE 3BR/2BA

unfurnished condo with garage, facing Freeman Stage. N/S, N/P. Credit check required.

$2,400/month + utilities. Leave message:

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

HENDERSON DIVE SUIT

Size Large, front zip. Excellent Condition. $20 302-567-7991

PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4”

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

KAYAK 28LB. 1 hand carry & launch. Orig $2300, selling $600. Refurb. 2020 & used 2x. Cockpit cover, mini-skirt, full skirt, self rescue in atible, PFD, cold weather socks & boots, night light, manual water pump, whistle, text 302-249-5453 for photos.

WOMANS VINTAGE BEACH

SNORKEL MASK & TUBE

Optical lens excellent condition $20 302-537-7348

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots

$25 609-247-3649

2 BICYCLES FOR BEACH.

NEW Retails $649ea. Will let go $349ea. Must see to appreciate! 302-344-0169

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

Great Condition! $75 302353-8128 leave message

GIANT AR 740 BICYCLE 12 spd hybrid, good solid Bike. $90 302-339-7691

SQUAT RACK BENCH STATION

1 weight Rack, 3 bars 1” over 800lbs of weights. 1’ holes & Everlast heavy bag. Call for info. 717-649-2199

BIKES BIKES BIKES!

Kids Bikes, Beach Bikes. Call Weekends 302-750-1463

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE

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

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

YEAR ROUND RENTAL

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

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

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.

Blackwater Cove: 3BR/2BA single level home with lots of privacy in Dagsboro. $1,800 per month + utilities. Avail. after 10/1/24

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. $1,800 per month + electric/water/sewer.

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

Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single level home with great views in Dagsboro. $2,600 per month.

Parkside: 4BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home with 2 car garage. $2,700 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax

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

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. $2,850 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.

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

or Shine

Mega Yard Sale - Lots of Items!

30958 Vines Creek Rd near Neighborhood Electric & Northstar ❏Sat, Sept 14 8-1 Rain or Shine

Bayshore Community Yard Sale! Off Longneck Road GPS Ref: 32332 Turnstone Court, Longneck DE 19966

❏Sat, Sept 14 8-3 Rain or Shine

Estate & Garage Sale! Furniture, Home Decor, Housewares, Prints, Clothing, Christmas Decorations & more. 38396 Walnut Lane, Selbyville DE 19975 NOT THIS WEEK

❏Sat, Sept 21 7-12 Rain or Shine

Millville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale! Quilt Raffle & 50/50. Breakfast & Lunch available for purchase.

If interested in renting a table call: 302-537-0143

❏Sat, Sept 28 7-12 Rain or Shine

Bethel Methodist Church of Dagsboro Annual Fall Festival! There will be Scrapple sandwiches, homemade ice cream, and baked items for sale. Yardsale and Warehouse will not have price tags. Pay what you choose! 28311 Clayton Ave. Dagsboro DE 19939

❏Sat, Sept 21 8-12 Rain or Shine

Preserve at Irons Landing Community Yard Sale! Lots of great stuff. Furniture, Household items, sports equiptment, and so much more. Off Irons Lane 34932 Preserve Lane Dagsboro DE 19939

❏Sat, Sept 21 & Sun Sept 22 8-1 Rain or Shine

Lots of good stuff! Kitchenware, clothes, kids stuff, home decor, household

and more. Off

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A cozy wool top that keeps you snuggly warm in the fall

3. They say that this bird gives a hoot about Halloween

6. Fall begins when it ends

7. What to do to your scarf to make sure it stays around your neck

9. Where logs burn to keep the whole family warm

15. The beginning of the school ____ happens every the fall

16. Located on the border between the U.S. and Canada, _______ Falls attracts millions of visitors each year

17. Football fun: It's the fancy footwork that starts of every game

19. Back to school: Many college students live on

campus in rooms called

20. The bright color of a crunchy Honeycrisp apple

21. Oh boy!: Write the rst letter of each of the rst three fall months in order to spell this word

Parents Down

1. Way to pass the time in unison when sitting around a camp re

2. Lumberjack's bellowed warning (or what trees become after the fall)

4. Color traditionally not worn after the arrival of fall (but why not?)

5. Despite the verse, Humpty Dumpty would probably say his fall wasn't ______ at all

6. Banana peel mishap

8. Civilization lost (and found): The fall of the Roman ______ was followed by a period of European growth and prosperity

10. Joyous journey across a farm for those on a wagon

11. Fall follower

12. Tree's fall releases (or employees' authorized periods of absence)

13. What some people get when they fall in love

14. Though these four periods commence on speci c days, they're associated with changes in climate

18. One who stands in the stands eagerly awaiting the rst snap of the football season

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

Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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.

$720,000 (DESU2067216)

(c)

29084 SEA BIRD CT., SELBYVILLE

PRICED REDUCED on this gently used 3 BD, 2.5 BA furnished townhome w/ a screened porch. It shines bright with desirable features & premiums! Bonus #1 a Golf Cart is included & #2 it’s located in sought-after, amenity-rich BAYSIDE Community & only 5 miles to the beaches.

$615,000 (DESU2064340) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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

38138 NW RIVER ST., #13, OCEAN VIEW

OCEANPINES

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!

Call Now to Preview! $1,700,000 (DESU2069970)

29787 SAWMILL DR, DAGSBORO BEAUTIFUL HOME- Quality built and meticulously kept 3 Bed (could be 4) 2.5 bath,2336 sq ft home offering rst oor living with and open concept oor plan in the desirable bayfront and amenity rich community of Bay Colony. Community is on the Indian River Bay, has a private Bay Beach, surrounds Bay Colony Marina and across from Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club. Asking $599,000 (DESU2066878) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

WATERVIEW

34728 BARNEY LANE

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

$499,000 (DESU2067738)

Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701

$524,900 (MDWO2019084)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

26756 JERSEY RD, MILLSBORO

Don’t miss out on this enchanting 3+ BR, 2 bath home nestled on a lush, private 1-acre lot. This property offers both tranquility and a picturesque setting. The spacious family room is a highlight, featuring a cozy replace, a pool table for endless entertainment, and ample space for games and activities. Outside, the property shines with its oversized back deck, versatile outbuildings, and plenty of room for a swimming pool. A separate 2bay garage includes a workshop and additional storage areas, while a sizable storage shed is conveniently situated away from the garage, providing even more space for your needs

$380,000 (DESU2068466

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004