Coastal Point — September 20, 2024

Beachesshutdownovermedicalwaste,trash

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

CoastaltownsfromVirginiato Delawarearecontinuingtomonitor beachconditionsafterdaysofclosures duetomedicalwastewashingupon theirshorelines.

Thesourceofthewasteremainedun-

FenwickIslandtown managerleavespost

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Aftersevenmonthsonthejob,FenwickIsland’stownmanagerhasparted wayswiththeTown,accordingto MayorNatalieMagdeburger.

LoriDabbondanza,whotookover thepositionfrom PatriciaSchuchmaninFebruary, leftthatjobearlier this month, Magdeburgersaid. Shecalledthe movea“mutual partingofthe ways”andwould notcommentfurtheronthecircumstancesofDabbondanza’sdeparture.

MagdeburgersaidtherearenoimmediateplanstoreplaceDabbondanza.Instead,shesaid,TownClerkErinEllinger willoverseeday-to-dayoperations.Town committeesmadeupofcouncilmembers andresidentswilloverseespecificareas ofTownoperations.

Forexample,shesaid,FenwickIsland’sInfrastructureCommitteewill overseethePublicWorksDepartment andtheBuilding&CodeDepartment.

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knownasoftheCoastalPoint’spress deadlineonWednesday.

Locally,BethanyBeach,South BethanyandFenwickIslandallclosed theirbeachestoswimminglastweekend duetoreportsofhypodermicneedles, needlecapsandothermedicalwaste beingfoundonthebeaches.

OnMonday,theTownofBethany

Beachissuedastatementthatinlightof recentevents,“theTownhasdecidedto closethebeachuntilfurthernotice.”

“Wearestillclosed,”FenwickIsland MayorNatalieMagdeburgersaidon Tuesday.

Sheaddedthat“afew”syringeshad washeduponMondaybutsaidshehad notgottenanyreportsofanythingafter

that.Someofthesyringeshadcapsand somedidn’t,shesaid.Therewerealso loosesyringecapswashingup,according toMagdeburger.

MagdeburgernotedthatDNREC hadpostedaswimmingadvisorythat runsthroughMonday,Sept.21.

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Thebirdmightnotbefeelingthesamevibe,butthisfour-leggedballoffunhadhimselfatimeatJamesFarmlastweek.

CommunityralliesbehindinjuredSelbyvilleteen

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

afterbeingstruckbyaspeedingmotorcyclistinOceanCity,Md.,lastweekend —CoryWalshaskedforprayersand goodthoughts. “It’sgoingtotakeamiracleforthis

one,”Walsh,thefatherofthree— whosewife,Rhonda,diedfromsarcoma cancerinOctober2022—saidquietly. “Hisdoctorssayhe’sstable,buthe’s verycriticalandtherearemanymore

surgeriestogo,”Walsh—vicepresident andloanandbusinessdevelopmentofficeratTaylorBankinOceanView—

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Beaches

“Wewillfollowtheirlead,”shesaid.

“Theotherissueistheroughsurfand riptides,”duetoastormworkingitsway upthecoastthisweek,Magdeburger said.“Thecombinationmakesusbelieve thesafercourseistokeepclosed”forthe timebeing,shesaid.

InFenwick,theinitialreportsof medicalwastewerehandledbythe Town’sbeachpatrol,onitsfinalweekend forguardingthebeachesin2024, Magdeburgersaid.BoththeFenwickIslandBeachPatrolandtheTown’spolice departmentaidedinthecleanupover theweekend.StartingonMonday,the PublicWorksDepartmenthadchecked townbeachesseveraltimesaday,she said.

DNRECissuedastatementonMondaywarningbeachgoerstostayoffthe beachesand“refrainfromswimmingat thistime.”

TheDNRECstatementalsoadvised that“ifyouseeanymedicalwaste,please contactDNREC’senvironmentalhotline”at1-800-662-8802.Atpresstime mid-week,DNREChadnotrepliedto inquiriesfromtheCoastalPointabout whethertheagencywasconductingan investigationintothesourceofthewaste.

SouthBethanyofficialsannouncedon Tuesdaythatitsbeacheswouldbeclosed.

“TheTownofSouthBethany,along withotherDelawareandMaryland

SomeofthemedicalwastecollectedatAssateagueStatePark.

coastaltowns,istemporarilyclosingthe beachforswimmingduetorecentreportsofmedicalwastewashingashore,” thestatementsaid.“Wecontinuetoinspectthebeach,andaccesswillberestrictedtoensurethesafetyofthe public.”

TheTownofBethanyBeachissueda similarstatementonTuesday.

“TheTownofBethanyBeachcontinuestokeepitsbeachclosedduetomedicalwastewashingashorealongthe Delaware/Marylandcoast,”officialssaid.

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BethanyBeach’sPublicWorksDepartment“completedathoroughsweep ofthebeachthismorningandreported nomedicalwastewasfound.However, duetoroughsurf,anabsenceoflifeguardsandanabundanceofcaution,the beachwillremainclosedatthistime,” theysaid.

InFenwick Island,Magdeburgerexpressedsadnessatthemedicaltrash washingashore.

“Itjustmakesyouwanttocry,”she said.

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toldCoastalPointearlythisweek.

“He’sgoingtobesedatedanother coupleofweeks.He’sagoodkid.Good grades.Wrongplace,wrongtime.The guyonthemotorcyclewasrunninga redlight,andhewasgoing55mphina 35-mphzone,”Walshsaid.“Ilostmy

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wifealmosttwoyearsago.We’vebeen throughalotinthepastcoupleyears,” headded.

TylerWalshwaswithhisbestfriend, JackBrady,at12thStreetandPhiladel-

TylerWalsh,fifthfromleft,ispictured withhisfriendsontheheaderofaGoFundMeefforttohelphisfamilywhile hebattlesinjuriessustainedinahitand-runincidentinOceanCitylast weekend.

phiaAvenueinOceanCitywhenthe motorcycleseeminglycameoutof nowherearound9:30p.m.onFriday, Sept.13.

“Welooked,andtherewasn’tanybodyonthestreet.Ithappenedsofast hedidn’tevenhaveachancetoknowit hithim,”Bradysaid,addingthatheand otherfriendsdrovetotheR.Adams CowleyShockTraumainBaltimore aftertheaccidenttosupportthefamily andwillreturnatmid-week.

“Therearesomanyinjuries,”Cory Walshsaid.

“Theyhadtostabilizehim,andit tookalotoftimetogethimstabilized andtryingtoslowlyrepaireverything. His skullisopen.Hehadaseizure, somethinglikeastroke.Hisbrainis swollen,andtheyhadtoopenhisskull tolethisbrainexpand.Asforinjuries —younameit.Theyhadtoopenhis stomach.Therearealotofthingsgoing on,”hesaid.

WalshsaidhissonandBrady,who startedaGoFundMepagetohelpthe familywithexpenses,hadsimply wantedtogotothebeach,getintothe oceanandcooloff,whenthemotorcycle hitTyler,whohasasister,Emma,and brother,Carter.

Police saidtheyarrivedtofindTyler Walshsufferingfromlife-threatening injuries.HewastreatedbyOceanCity EmergencyServicespersonnelatthe scenethenflowntoR.AdamsCowley ShockTraumainBaltimorebyMarylandStatePoliceAviation.

Themotorcycle,operatedbyMichael ScotSchneider,51,ofBallstonSpa, N.Y.,wastravelingatahighrateof speedandsubsequentlystruckand badlydamagedaparkedcarandparked motorcycleaftertheoperatorlostcontrol,OceanCitypolicesaid.Policesaid Schneiderleftthesceneonthemotorcycleafterthecollision,butpolice,using video,sentoutadescriptionandthat ledanextensivesearchofdowntown OceanCity.

PolicesaidSchneiderwasfoundseveralhourslaterbyMarylandStatePoliceatthePark-and-RideinWest OceanCity.HewastreatedatTidalHealthforhisinjuries.

Asearchwarrantwasobtainedto collectabloodsampletodeterminehis bloodalcoholconcentration. He wassubsequentlychargedwith 12offenses,includingfailingtoremain onthesceneofanaccidentresultingin bodilyinjuryordeath,anddriving undertheinfluence,policesaid,adding thattheywerecontinuingtoinvestigate theincident.

Schneiderwasbeingheldwithout

CalefgrabsthegavelinBethanyBeach

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

RonCalef,electedbyfellowcouncil membersasthenewmayorofBethany Beachduringthetowncouncilreorganizationalmeetingthisweek,thanked them“fortheconfidenceyouplacedin me”andsaidheishappytobeworking with“thisexceptionalteam.”

“Andwereallydohaveanexceptionalteamhere.I’mlookingforwardto workingwithallofyouforthebenefit oftheentiretownofBethanyBeach,” Calefsaidafterhewaschosentosucceed outgoingmayorRosemaryHardimanduringtheMonday,Sept.16,

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Thenewesttowncouncilmember, SusanBrennan,whohaschairedthe PlanningCommission,istakingoveras chairoftheInfrastructureCommittee, asformerchairRichardBennisrecoveringfromsurgery.Brennanwaselected tothecouncilinAugust.

“Policereporttome,”Magdeburger said.“Nothing’sreallychanged,there.”

“Thetownmanagerwassupposedto orchestrateallofit,”shesaid,“butwe’re lucky—we’vegotreallygoodemployees.

reorganizationalmeetingattownhall. Asthemeetingbegan,newlyelected councilmembers —incumbents Calef,Mickey HinmanandRich McHugh,and newcomerBob Rush—were swornintotwoyearterms.

Calefwasnominatedformayorby Hinman,whosaidheandCalefwere bothelectedtwoyearsago,inwhathe called“theclassof2022.”

Calefthanked Hardimanand wishedherwell.Astheaudiencestood andapplauded,hetoldherthecouncil, townstaffandresidentswill“certainly missyou.”

“There’s300peopleherethatare full-timeresidents.Ithinkwe’regoing tobegoodforawhile.We’llsee.…If wehavetorestructure,thenwecanalwaysrestructure.Thisishowwe’re goingtogo,goingforward,”Magdeburgersaid.

InadditiontoEllinger,whowasrecentlypromotedtotownclerk,andthe committeesoverseeingtowndepartments,Schuchmanhasagreedtocome backonalimitedpart-timebasis, Magdeburgersaid.

Shewill,accordingtothemayor, “justsortofpinch-hitonMondaysto

“Itwasagreatopportunityforusto meetandworktogether.Ihavebeen impressedwithRon’sdedicationand hardworkandhisabilitytolisten.He’s reallyathoughtfulgentleman.Ialways learnfromRonwhenItalktohim,” Hinmansaid.

CouncilmanJerryMorriswaselected vice-mayor,andCouncilwomanTheresa Keilwasselectedassecretary-treasurer. Allofthevoteswereunanimous.

Thecouncildecideditsregular meetingswillcontinuetobeat2p.m.

kindofmakesureeverybody’sgoingin the rightdirection.”

Schuchmansteppedintothatroleon LaborDay,Magdeburgersaid.

Schuchmanhasbeenmeetingweekly withthetownstaffviaZoom,assheis recoveringfromanklesurgery.

“Itseemstowork,andit’ssavingthe Townawholelotofmoney,”Magdeburgersaid.

Dabbondanza’slastdayastown managerwasFriday,Sept.6,according toMagdeburger.AskedwhetherDabbondanzahadresigned,Magdeburger said,“It’samutualparting.We’rejust

onthethirdFridayofeachmonthat townhall.

Committeeandleadershipappointmentswerealsomadeatthemeeting.

JackGordonwasnamedchairman oftheAuditCommittee.

CarolCalefwasnamedchairwoman oftheCultural&HistoricalAffairs Committee,withRonCalefdrawing laughterwhenheemphasizedthathis wifehadnotbeennominatedbyhim.

ChrisLawrencewillnowbechairmanoftheFourthofJulyParade Committee,replacingtheretiring

movinginadifferentdirection.

Dabbondanzabeganworkingforthe TowninDecember2023asadministrativeassistanttoSchuchmanandwas promotedtotownmanagerinFebruary. BeforemovingtoDelaware,shewas executivesecretaryandseniorexecutive assistantfortheCountyCommissioners AssociationofPennsylvania.Shetook overthetownmanagerpositionformallyinApril,whenSchuchmanretired afterworkingfortheTownofFenwick Islandfor27years.

Dabbondanzacouldnotbereached forcommentonherdeparture.

Calef

BruceFrye.

“Hehasworkedonthatcommittee.Hesteppedinandhelpedout tremendouslywiththeT-shirtsthis year,whichisamajortask,”Ron CalefsaidaboutLawrence.Calef thankedFrye,sayinghe“performed anincrediblejobchairingthiscommittee,thelargesttowncommittee.“

“Ittrulytakesavillagetopulloffa paradeand,believeme,Iampartof thatcommittee,andalotofwork goesintothatparade.Brucewillbe sorelymissed.Ihopehewillcontinue onthatcommittee,”Calefsaid.

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bailattheWorcesterCountyjail,police said.

BradydescribedTyleras“funny, goofy,”afun-lovingyoungmanwhose planthateveningincludedplayingfootballwithotherteenswhowerein OceanCity.

“I’dtrusthimwithmycar,”Brady said.“We’vebeenfriendsforthreeyears. Webecamereallyclosethisyearand havebeenbestfriends.He’sareally goodkid.He’squirky.He’sthemost loyalkidIknow.

“Iwastherewithhim.Hewasinthe crosswalk.Wewerewalkingandtalking

HinmanandKeilwillcontinueto co-chairtheBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommittee.

Keilwasnamedchairwomanofthe Budget&FinanceCommittee,replacingMorris—whoCalefsaidhas newdutiesnowasvice-mayor.

“Wewillmisshisattentiontodetailandcloseattentiontothefinancesofthetown,”Calefsaid.

Calefannouncedtheabolishment oftheTelecommunicationsCommittee,sayingitservedtheneed“when Comcastwasseekingtocometo BethanyBeach,butthetimehas passed.”Thecommitteehasnotmet insometimebutcanberesurrectedif everneeded,hesaid.

about girls,likewedoallthetime,and thenoutofnowherethemotorcycle came—waytoofast.Weweregoingto getinthewater,sowehadnothingon us—noshirt,nophone.Iaskedabystandertocall911,andthenIsawother peoplearoundwerecalling911.Ithit himstraightfromtheside.Hedidn’t haveachancetoevennotice,itwasso fast,”BradysaidaboutTyler,ahigh schoolfreshman.

“Ithasaffectedme.Itreallyhas.We wenttoschooltoday,anditwasahard day.Ileftearly,”BradysaidonMonday.

The twoattendStephenDecatur HighSchool.

TylerWalsh’slatemother,Rhonda, taughtatBerlinIntermediateSchool,so

MikeBoswellhasresignedfrom thePlanning&ZoningCommission.

“Hewantstostepdown.Many thankstoMikeforhismanyyearsof serviceonthecommission.Theywill selectthenextchairmanfromwithin theirranks,”Calefsaid.

Calefalsoannouncedthatthe busysummertouristseasonhad endedafterLaborDay,soit’sno longernecessarytopaytoparkin BethanyBeach.Hethankeddepartmentheadsandtownstafffor “pullingoffyetanotheroutstanding, safe,funsummer.”

“Theyevenpulledoffaspectacular fireworksdisplayunderthemostdifficultconditions.Allworkedlong

herchildrencontinuetoattendschool inWorcesterCounty,althoughtheylive inSelbyville.

RayThompson,CEOofTaylor BankatthemainofficeinBerlin,told theCoastalPointthatthebankhasan internalprotocolresponsewhenanemployeehasanemergencyortragedybut saidhecouldn’tprovidedetails.

“WeareheartbrokenforCory.He has beenwithusmanyyears.We’reall keepinghiminourprayers,”Thompson said.

hourstokeepthetownclean,safeand runningefficiently.Theyarethe backboneofBethanyandtrulyappreciated.Thankyouforanotherwonderfulsummer,”thenewmayorsaid. CalefalsonotedthatDNREChad issuedawarningrelativetomedical wastewashinguponnearbybeaches. LaterMonday,BethanyandRehobothBeachjoinedothercoastal townsinclosingtheirbeachesdueto thoseconcerns.OceanCity,Md., FenwickIslandandDeweyBeachofficialshadallclosedtheirbeaches. BeachesatAssateagueIsland’sstate andnationalparkswerealsoclosed, withtheclosuresextendingsouth intoVirginia.

CarrieSteers,whocoordinatespublic relationsforWorcesterCountyschools, saidtheentireschoolcommunityis “sendingitsthoughtsandprayersto Tylerandhisfamilyatthisdifficult time.”

“Additionally,wehaveactivatedseveralresourcesforourimpactedstudents toensuretheyreceiveanyemotional supporttheymayneed.Whileweappreciateourentirecommunityforits continuedsupport,wekindlyaskthat everyonerespectthespaceandpeace ourstudentsandstaffrequiretoprocess thesedifficultcircumstances.”

BradystartedaGoFundMepageat https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-tyler-walshs-healing. Andanotherpage—startedwhen RhondaWalshdied,tohelppayforthe educationofherchildren—hasbeen reactivated.Itcanbefoundat https://gofund.me/10139c52

DNRECtohostinquiryondunebreaches

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Respondingtopublicconcernabout twodunesbreachesaffectinghighway trafficwithinfivemonths—mostrecentlyinAugust—andimpacting emergencyevacuationroutesonRoute 1,Gov.JohnCarneyhasagreedtosupportDNRECeffortstorepairthe breachnorthoftheIndianRiverInlet bridge,andapublicmeetingonthe issueisnowsetforSept.25inBethany Beach.

Anewapproach,addingsteelsheet piletothenorthbeachdunesbreach, willbeconsidered.Thequestionof whetherstateorfederalagencieswill payforthedunereinforcementisstillat issue.

Inresponseto“acceleratingerosion” attheinletbeaches,DNRECanticipatesacostof$16millionforshoring upthedunes.Emergencyreplenishment anddredgingwillalsotakeplace quickly,duringthewintermonths,advancingtheoriginalschedulefromlater in2025.

Carneyalsoannouncedthat DNRECwillhostapublicmeetingon the issue.

“DNRECwillholdacommunityinformationsessionopentothepublicto

providethehistoryofeffortstomaintaintheinletbeacharea,detailsabout theemergencyreplenishmentworkthat willhappenthiswinter,andlong-term plansaswell.Thesessionwillbeon Wednesday,Sept.25,from5to7:30 p.m.atBethanyBeachTownHall.”

Carneysaidhisadministration wouldcontinuetoworkwithlocalstate Sens.RussHuxtableandGerald Hocker,andReps.PeteSchwartzkopf and RonaldGray,andotherconcerned legislatorsoverthenextseveralmonths onfutureplansfortheinlet,toensure itsprotectionandrestoration.

Graysaid,“Thismightbeablessing indisguise,withthemultiplebreaches, becausefinallytheregionisgoingtosee somelongoverduedredging.”

“Weneedmoredredgingprojects. Weneedalotmoredredging,andIam goingtobeanadvocateforthatwork,” Graysaidatarecenteventhonoringthe workoftheDelawareCenterforthe Inland Bays.

AttheIndianRiverInlet,DelDOT willaddadditionalmetalsheets,and DNRECwillperformanemergency sandreplenishmentprojectinthecomingmonthstoprotectthebeachand DelawareRoute1duringthewinter stormseason.

“Thisareaisoneofthemostvisible

signsoftheincreasingeffectofstorms onourstate,”saidCarney.“Statecrews havebeenengagedincontinuousrepair workoverthelastmonth,butweare stillseeingthreattothedunesandthe highwayatmanyhightides,soweneed toputlargerprotectionsintoplacein thenearterm.Iappreciateallthecrews fortheirtirelessworktokeepourcommunityandourroadwayssafeevery day.”

CrewsfrombothDelDOTand DNREChavespentthelastseveral weeksbattlingerosioninthearea,includingcreatingatemporarydunefrom rocksandsand,aswellasaddingtruckloadsofsandtotheoceanbeach,much ofwhichhasbeensubsequentlywashed away.Workhasgoneonsixdaysaweek, and crewshavemonitoredtheareaat everyhightidesincethemostrecent breach,Aug.18,whichthreatenedcriticalinfrastructure,asthebridgeoverthe inletisakeypartofoneofthemajor north-southroutesthroughthearea.

DelDOTofficialssaidtheyexpectto addadditionalsheetpile—sheetsof steelinstalledverticallyintotheground —tocreateawallinthecomingweeks toprotecttheroadwaybedonthenorth sideoftheinlet,wherethenorthbound bridgeapproachhasbeenoverwashed multipletimesalreadythisyear,closing

ittotraffic.DNRECofficialssaidthe agencyhasidentifiedadredgingcontractorthatcanmobilizeinlateNovembertoundertakeasignificant renourishmentprojecttorestorethe beachanddunesystem.

“Whilewehavebeenworkingwith theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersona longer-termsolution,itisclearthat evenamatterofweeksmightmakea differencethiswinter,sotheStatewill moveforwardnowonasignificantreplenishmentprojecttorestorethebeach anddune,”saidDNRECSecretary ShawnM.Garvin.

“Weappreciatethesupportfromour congressionaldelegation,especially [U.S.]Sen.[Tom]Carper,inworking onfuturemeasuresandfederalfunding aswewillcontinuetoneedthatafter thisaction.Useofthebeachandparkinglotatthenorthinletmayberestrictedincomingmonthsasthework progresses,andweappreciatethepublic’scooperation,”saidGarvin.

“DelawareRoute1iscriticalfor dailytravelandforemergencyvehicle accessinthearea,soadditionalstepsare meritedtoprotectit.Thesemeasures arenecessarytomaintaintheroadway’s

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OceanView’sHoblerreleasingsecondbook

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BruceHoblerwillbesigningcopiesof hisbook,‘FromWhereISit,”atTurning PagesBookLoungeinMillvilleon Wednesday,Sept.25.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

BruceHoblerofOceanView,in writinghissecondbook,stucktothe adagetellingauthorsto“writewhat youknow.”

Hobler,86,figuresheknowsa

thingortwoabout“thisjourneycalled aging.”Hisnewbook,“FromWhereI Sit,”isakindofguidebookfornavigatingone’slateryears.

“It’smeanttobeinspirationaland instructional,”hesaidofthebook.

Hoblerdoesnotonlycallonhis ownlifeexperience,though.Inthe courseofresearchingandwriting “FromWhereISit,”heinterviewed morethan50people—including friendsfromhischurchand“acquaintanceswhounderstandtheupsand downsofaging,”hesaid.

Heisnostrangertothewriting process,havingco-writtenhisfirst book,“Willy’sNeighborhood,”about WillyCannon—alocalmanhebefriendedasCannonfoughtafive-year battlewithALS.Hoblerreadbooks andnewspaperstoCannonforthree years,untilCannonpassedawayin 2015.AfterCannondied,heand Cannon’swife,Mary,collaboratedon thebookthattold“thestoryof Willy.”

“FromWhereISit,”liketheCannonbook,isself-published.Hobler saidhekeptitshortandeasytoread onpurpose,butthatdoesn’tmeanit isn’tameaningfulbook.Init,hecalls uponhisinterviewees—whoranged inagefrom30to101—toanswer

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questionsrangingfrom“Whatisa commonfear?”to“Whatmakeslife significantforyou?”

Hoblersaidinthebookthathis oldestsubject,GordonShull,“exemplifiedthedefinitionoflivingafull lifeandenjoyingit.”

Hisyoungestsubject,30-year-old Charley,addedabitofhumorwith hisanswertothequestion“Doyou considerolderpeoplegrouchy?” Charley’sanswer:“No,Ithinkthe grouchypopulationarethoseintheir 50s.”

Sam,ayoungattorneythatHobler askedthesamequestion,saidhe thinks“g rouchinessisevenlydistributedacrossallages.”

Eventhoughheiscurrentlynavigatingrecoveryfromabackfracture, Hoblermaintainsapositiveattitude. Whileheacknowledgesthat“it’snot likemydaysofhighschoolplaying sports,”heispursuingphysicaltherapyandpainmanagementtherapy, “andallofthathelpsout.”

Hesaidhehasbeenastudentof thehumanpsychesincecollege,butin thebookhetalksabouthowhisoutlookonlifewasshapedbybeingan onlychildofolderparents,whospent moretimealoneorwithadultsthan withchildrenhisage.

Hobler’shopeisthatreaderswill benefitfromhiseffortstobringanew perspectivetotheagingprocess.

“Thepointisthatlifedoesnot havetobemiserable,”hesaid.

“Beingactiveisthebestantidoteto oldagethereis,”Hobleradded.“Sittingaroundisaguaranteedwaytoget depressed.”

Nowthat“FromWhereISit”is finished,Hoblerisstartingtowrite “thestoryofmylife,withsomeexceptions,”hesaidwithaslygrin.

Heretiredin2010andmovedto SussexCountywithhiswife,Ann.He beganhiscareerinsocialworkinthe fieldofthementallychallenged.In 1970,hewasappointedclinicaldirectorofMaryland’sfirstcomprehensive centerformentallychallengedchildren.

HoblermovedtoDelawarein1976 totakethepositionofbureauchiefof juvenilecorrections.Laterinhiscareer,hewasappointeddirectorofeducationfortheDelawareDepartment ofCorrection.

Hoblerwillbesigningcopiesof “FromWhereISit”atTurningPages BookLoungeinMillvillefrom11 a.m.to2p.m.onWednesday,Sept. 25.

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OceanViewlookingintopublicsmokingban

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewofficialsareworkingon anordinancetoprohibitsmokingon publicproperty.

PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin, whilepresentingthemonthlyreportat theThursday,Sept.12,OceanView TownCouncilmeeting,saidtheordinancewillapplytosmokingtobacco, vapingandsmokingmarijuana.

“Wewanttobeabletocontrolall

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dailyoperationand,hopefully,avoid timelyandcostlyrepairsfrompotential breaches,”saidSecretaryofDelDOT NicoleMajeski.

BillWinkleristheownerofthe TreasureQuestshopandhasbeen monitoringthedunerebuildand riprapsolution.Hesentaletterto DelDOT,stating:“Themoreimmediateconcernisthesmallbouldersbeing putonthetopoftheduneonthe northside.Theyarealreadyfalling ontothebeachandwillcreateahazard forbeachgoersandsurfers.What’sleft shouldberemoved,atleastatthevery top,orpulledback,andreplacedwith largebouldersthatwon’t,hopefully, washontothebeach.Waterisnoncompressible—asinseverenor’easters,nothingattheverytopofthedune willpersist.”

Winkler hasbeenamember ofAmericanCoastalEngineeringand hasadegreeinbiologyandgraduate studyinbiologicaloceanography.He servedascommissionerofasimilarlystyledinletinFloridabeforeopening TreasureQuestlocally.

“ImovetoDelawarein1993,when theNorthInletbeachwasabout300feetwidefromtheedgeofRoute1to theoceansurfarea.Iamalsoasurfer.I haveaphotofrom1993ofthatbeach.I metwith[staterepresentatives]atthat timeandshowedthemthaterosionwas occurringandthatDNRECwasnot pumpingeventheminimumofthesand thatwasproposedbytheACOE,”he said,referencingtheU.S.ArmyCoreof Engineers.

“Morerecently,MikePowell,formerlyofDNREC,wasinchargeof beachreplenishmentandthesandbypass.HeisquotedintheCoastalPoint issueofSept5,2024,thatthesandbypasshasnotpumpedsufficientsandfor 10years,”saidWinkler.

TheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers (Corps)isafederalagencythathas manyrolesincoastalengineering,including:coastalprotectiontoprotect coastlinesfromerosionandbeachloss; beachnourishment;floodcontrol;habitatrestoration;andensuringnavigable

kindsofsmoking—anykind.Now,we havesignspostedbutnoordinance,so wewanttohavethatforenforcement,” McLaughlinsaid.

Townofficials,withTownSolicitor VeronicaFaust,arealsocreatinganordinanceconcerningpublicassemblyon Townproperty.

“TheFirstAmendmentprotectsassemblies,soyoucan’trestrictthat,but youcanputforthguidelineslike15 days’noticetotheTown.Youcancontrolthenumberofpeople,ifthestreets

waters,suchasthoseoftheIndianRiver Inlet. TheCorpscreatedthejettiesand thenorthandsouthbeachesattheinlet.

“Workisstillunderwayonreshapingthedune,”saidDNRECspokespersonMichaelGlobettibackinlate

willbeopenorclosed,securingtrash. Rightnow,wedon’thaveanordinance,” McLaughlintoldthecouncil.

Also duringhisreport,McLaughlin saidthepolicedepartmenthadrecently receivedseveralgrants.Theyincludea $29,500grantfromtheDelaware EmergencyManagementAgencyto trainofficershowtoapplyfirstaidand treatpolicedogsinjuredwhileworking.

“Thisissomethingwehavedonein thepast.WehavealotofnewK9officersinthestate,andwewanttotrain

March.Abeachnourishmentproject, fromtheagency’sshorelinemanagementsection,“issettobeginandcontinueoverthenextseveraldaysto combatthesevereerosionexperienced bythedunetoday,”hesaidatthetime.

themiftheirdogsareinjuredintheline ofduty,iftheyarestabbedorshot.We arealsoincorporatingparamedicsfrom alloverthestateofDelaware.We’ve hadsomechangesnowtothestatelaw thatallowsparamedicstoalsotreat serviceanimals,sowearegoingtoget themtrainedaswell,”McLaughlinsaid.

Thepolicedepartmentalsoreceived a$3,300grantfromtheCriminalJusticeCounciltobeusedformissing

“DNRECisperformingtherepairwork andpayingforthenourishmentproject aheadtobolstertheduneintryingto preventthenextbreach.”

Thatnextmajorbreachturnedoutto belessthanfivemonthsaway.

ACTSsupportinglocalstudents,community

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

KarenLesperance,presidentofAtlanticCommunityThriftShop(ACTS) inClarksville,madetheweeklytripto thelocalB.J.’swarehousestorethis weektobuysuppliesforLordBaltimore ElementarySchoolandSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,tohelpalleviatesomeofthe costburdenoffallschoolsuppliesthat isoftenbornebyparentsandteachers.

“IamonmywaytoB.J.’srightnow,” shesaid.“ACTSsupportsLordBaltimore ElementarySchool,andwegotoB.J.’s andsupportthefallbackpacksforstudentswhomightneedthem,”shesaidof theschool-suppliesdriveforchildrenin need.“WedoSelbyvilleaswell,because bothoftheschoolsneedthesesupplies. Thiscanrunfrom$1,500to$2,000per monthforthebackpacks,andwedothis theentireschoolyearseason.”

“Weoftendonotchargeanything forclothingiftheyneedit,”sheadded.

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childandchildabductiontrainingfor officers.Trainingisscheduledfor spring.

Earlierthisyear,thepolicedepart-

Inadditiontothoseefforts,localstudents—includingIndianRiverSchool Districtstudents—whodonate50 hoursoftimetotheAtlanticCommunityThriftShopinClarksvillemayearn aninitial$2,500collegescholarship.If onedoesthemath,that’s$50perhour forservicetothecommunity,including thriftstoresales,inventory,sortingdeliveriesandsupportingtheACTSmission.

Inherfirstyearvolunteeringat ACTS,KendallColemanactually earneda$5,000scholarshipfromthe organizationbecauseofherdedicated serviceandmorethan200hoursofvolunteertime,doublingherscholarship fundingforherfirstyearofcollege.She startedworkingthereasafreshman. Sincethen,Colemanhasearned$2,000 per yearforthreeyearsofcollegeandis planningtofinishherdegreeearly.

“Weloveourhigh-schoolkids,”said Lesperance,notingthatmostof ACTS’s75activevolunteersaresenior citizens.“Wehavesiblingswhovolun-

mentpartneredwiththeU.S.DepartmentofJusticetoprovidetrainingto areapoliceagencies,andMcLaughlin saidalocalChildAbductionResponse Teamwouldbedeveloped.

OVPDSgt.RussellCarterapplied for,andreceived,a$10,300stategrant

teer,andeveryoneinthefamilygetsa $2,500collegescholarship,”sheadded oftheschool-agevolunteers.

“Weprovided…KendallColemana full$5,000collegescholarshipbecause shestartedvolunteeringherfreshman yearofhighschool,anditwasbasedon meritandherextratimecommitment. Sheiscompletingherdegreeandwill haveearned$11,000overthecourseof herhighereducation.”

Lesperanceexplainedthatcollege studentsingoodstandingcanreceivean additional$2,000peryeartowardtheir degreeprograms.

“BrianisayoungmanintheIRHS bandwhoalsoisdoingverywelland hasalreadyearned$6,000sofarin scholarshipmoney,”saidLesperance.

Thethriftshopwasfoundedin 1989.

“ Wegiveawayamonthlystipend everymonthtomanyofourcharities,” whichaccountsfor$15,000permonthfor organizationsinneed,saidLesperance.

todefendagainstcyber-attacks.

MayorJohnReddingtonpraised McLaughlinforsecuringgrantsand saiditsavesmoneyfortaxpayers.

“ Thankyouforworkinghardtoget thatforus,”themayorsaid. McLaughlinsaidthegrantsallow

“WegivetoFreemancenterforthechildren’sprogram.Werecentlyboughtlifesavingchestcompressiondevicesforthe firedepartments,andtheyare$15,000 each,fortheMillvilleVolunteerandfor DagsboroVolunteerfiredepartment. MealsonWheelsgets$6,000everysingle monthfromACTShereinourarea.”

ThetotalgivenbyACTSoverthe past yearincommunitygrantsand scholarshipsnowequals$37,500,accordingtoLesperance.

Thatisarecordamount,according toLesperance,andtheydidthatinjust JulyandAugust,asthatisthestartto theirfiscalyear.

“Anumberofthestudentswhogot theinitial$2,500togoofftocollegeare nowreadytocomebackandpickupthe additionalhoursforthe$2,000secondorthird-yearscholarshipsfortuition,” saidLesperance.“Wereallyneedtheir help andit’ssohardtocompetewith localcommercialcompaniesforlabor. It’shardtogettheworkersweneed.”

otherlawenforcementagenciestotake advantageoftraining.

“Otherwise,it’strainingwewouldn’t have,”Reddingtonsaid.

DSP:DagsboromankilledinDoverhomicideonSept.16

DelawareStatePolicethisweekwere investigatingahomicideinDoverthat leftaDagsboromandead.

PolicereportedthatonMonday,Sept. 16,around6p.m.,troopershadrespondedtoEastDenney’sRoadin

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Financereport

FinanceDirectorDawnParksannouncedthattheTownofOceanView, forthesecondconsecutiveyear,was awardedtheDistinguishedBudget AwardbytheGovernmentFinanceOfficers’Association(GFOA),forthe 2025fiscalyear.

Councilmembersapplaudedand congratulatedher.

Parksreceivedpraisefromthecouncilwhensheannouncedtheawardlast year,too,withMayorJohnReddington saying,“Isn’tthatfantastic?Itjustgoes toshowwehavethebestfinanceteam in SussexCounty.Iamjustsoproudof thatfinanceteamandeverythingthey havedone.It’sbeenarealboonforthis townthatwehaveDawnParks.Sheis justsoknowledgeableandhelpful,” Reddingtonsaid.

Toreceivethebudgetaward,Ocean

Doverforareportofavehicleinaditch. Whentroopersarrived,theysaid,they founda45-year-oldmaninthevehicle sufferingfromagunshotwound.The victimwaspronounceddeadatthescene. DelawareStatePoliceonWednesday,

View’sfinancedepartmenthadtosatisfynationallyrecognizedguidelinesfor effectivebudgetpresentation.Guidelinesaredesignedtoassesshowwellthe budgetservesasapolicydocument,financialplan,operationsguideandcommunicationsdevice.

Budgetdocumentsmustberatedas proficientinallfourcategoriesandin the14mandatorycriteriawithinthose categoriestoreceivetheaward.

Theawardrepresentsa“significant achievementbytheentity”and“reflects thecommitmentofthegoverningbody andstafftomeetingthehighestprinciplesofgovernmentalbudgeting,”accordingtotheGFOA,whichhasoffices inWashington,D.C.,andChicago.

Anawardmedallionwillbesentto the financedepartment.

Taxescollected

Parkstoldthecouncilthat96percentoftheTown’spropertytaxeshad beenpaidbytheendofAugust.

Reddingtonsaidhewasinatown

Sept.18,identified45-year-oldAntonio DrummondofDagsboroasthevictim ofthehomicide.

TheHomicideUnitisactivelyinvestigatingtheincident.Detectivesareaskinganyonewithinformationregarding

officerecentlyand“sawabigpileof delinquenttaxpayers.”

Parkssaidthat,atthattime,4percentoftaxpayershadnotpaidyet,many becausetheyeitherneverreceivedthe bill,orhadmisplacedorforgotaboutit.

ShesaidpenaltiesareimposedbeginningonSept.1.

“Arewefindingthesepeople?”Reddingtonasked,andParkssaidsheemailsorcallsthemandsendsbills again.

TownManagerCarolHoucksaid payingthepropertytaxistheproperty owner’sresponsibilityandemphasized thatpenaltiesarecharged.

Townmanager’sreport

Houck,whilepresentingher monthlyreport,saidtheTownhas achievedmanyofthegoalssetwhenthe 10-yearcomprehensiveplanwasapproved.

TheTown’slasttwomovienightsof theseason,atJohnWestPark,weresuccessful,andtheFieldofDreamsevent

thiscasetocontactDetectiveA.Bluto bycalling(302)741-2859.Information mayalsobeprovidedbysendingaprivateFacebookmessagetotheDelaware StatePoliceorcontactingDelaware CrimeStoppersat1-800-847-3333.

featuringadunkingbookwithvolunteersincludingMcLaughlininside— raised$2,000.

Fundswillbenefitthepolicedepartment’sK9team,Houcksaid.

ShesaidtheTown’sauditwascompleted,andauditorstoldherandtown financeofficials“howwelltheythink processgoes,sokudostoDawnandher team.”

HoucksaidupcomingeventsatJohn WestParkincludetheCops&Goblins HalloweencelebrationonSaturday,Oct. 26;OldTownHolidayMarket&Tree Lighting onSaturday,Nov.30;andFire &Ice,Jan.31toJan.2,2025.

Councilapproves newspeedmonitor

AttherecommendationofHouck, thecouncilunanimouslyapproved spending$14,454topurchaseanew speedmonitorunit.

HoucksaidtheTownhas19speed devices,butonehas“nowreachedthe endofitsusefullife.”

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LetterstotheEditor

Editorial

Bonville’spassingleavesholdinarea ViewPoint

We’dlikethejointhechorusofvoicesinsouthernDelawarecelebratingthelifeoftherecently-departedDiazBonville.

AlifelongresidentoftheregionwhograduatedfromCape HenlopenHighSchoolin1973,Bonvillededicatedhislifetoservice.AftergraduatingfromDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeinGeorgetown,BonvillewenttoworkintheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictformanyyears.Hewasactiveinhischurch,and wastheco-founderoftheWestRehobothChildren&YouthProgramandthepresidentofWestSideNew Beginnings.

Hewasappointedbythegovernortobeamemberofthe DelawareHuman&CivilRightsCommittee,andworkedforU.S. Rep.LisaBluntRochesteruntilretiringin2022.Hewasalsothe firstAfricanAmericantoreceivetheDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeAlumniWalkofSuccesshonor.

And,beyondthelonglistofaccomplishmentsandaresuméthat wouldmakemostcommunitydo-goodersfeelsatisfied,Bonvillewas

flat-outnice.Hespokeinasoftvoice,wasconsistentlykindand continuedtoshowupateventsthatbenefittedthecommunity he loved,whetherhewasdirectlyinvolvedwiththeorganizationornot.

BluntRochesterissuedastatementonBonville’spassingthatillustratedthekindofpersonhewas,andthesortofadvocatehe servedasonbehalfofourregion:

“AstheKent/SussexCountyoutreachcoordinatorinmyoffice —apositionheheldwithpride—heshowedupatlocalmeetings, eventsandcelebrations,nomatterhowbigorsmall,”shesaid.“He ensuredthatthevoicesofdownstateresidentswereheardandinformedourworkinCongress.I’llalwaysbegratefulforhisinvaluableinsightbecausetheissuesweweretacklingweren’tjust professionalonestohim—theywerepersonal.”

Hecared.Andevenifyounevermethim,hecaredaboutyou. ThatwasperhapsBonville’sgreateststrength,andwecelebratea lifewell-lived,andalegacythatwillshineforgenerationstocome.

Oneman’strashisanother...no,it’sjusttrash

Thisisn’tmyfirsttimementioningthissonginthisspace,but let’stakeamomentandtalkagainaboutBillyJoel’s1989hit,“We Didn’tStarttheFire.”

Thesong—admittedlyoneofmyfavorites,intheinterestsof fulldisclosure—showedthateventsinhistoryshapethewaythe worldistoday.Or,yesterday,sinceitwas1989,butyouknowwhatI mean,right?Whatpeopledidyesterdayimpacttheworldaroundus today,andwhatwe’redoingtodayshapesa lotoftheworldthatwewillbegivingtofuturegenerations.

So,arathertenuousoutlookonSocial Security,deep-seededresentmentaroundthe world,adividedpopulace,absurdhousing costs,awoundedenvironment,asocio-economicclimatethatwillonlyensureafuture ofmoreclassdivisionthaneverbefore?

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

You’rewelcome,youngfolks.Thisisourgifttoyou.

charactersgoingtotheJerseyShore,onlytofindthebeachcovered insyringes.TheywroteitoffasbeingbecauseNewJerseyisthe “steroidcapitaloftheworld.”

Dowenowhaveourown“SyringeTide?”Reportsofmedicalwaste andtrashwashingashoreonsomeMarylandandDelawarebeaches havehadbeachesclosedatthestartofthisweek,andIcan’thelpbut thinkbacktotheincidentinthe’80s.

Regardless,onelinefromJoel’ssonghashithomewithmeall week,anditgotmegoingdownaproverbialrabbithole:“Hypodermicsontheshore...”

Thoseofyouofacertainageprobablyknowrightawaywhat thatlinewasallabout,whiletheyoungerreadersouttherearestill seethingaboutmyearliercommentsaboutwhatwe’releavingbehind.Inthatgoldenperiodof1987-1988,whilemymoussedhair freelyflowedandmyMembersOnlyjacketsimplydazzledthe ladies,enormousamountsofhypodermicsyringes,medicalwaste andgarbagewashedashoreonbeachesinNewJerseyandNew York.

ThegarbagewaseventuallytracedtoalandfillonStatenIsland, andNewYorkCitylatercoughedupthemoneytopayforthe cleanup,butalotofdamagewasalreadydone.Tourismofficialssaid theJerseyShorelostmorethan$1billioninrevenueonesummer becauseofit,andthebeaches—particularlytheonesinNewJersey —werebasicallysaddledwiththereputationofbeingwastelands coveredinsyringes.

TheSimpsonsdidajokeaboutitwherePrincipalSkinnersent somestudentstothebeachtopickupallthemedicalwasteasasort ofpunishment.WhenMillhouseaccidentallystickshimselfwitha syringe,Skinnersaid,“Well,justkeepworking.You’llprickyourself withtheantidotesoonerorlater.”

Anepisodeof“It’sAlwaysSunnyinPhiladelphia”showedthe

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Willthishurtthefutureofourtourism industry?Isthefactthatithappenedin September,andnotJune,somethingthat couldpreventlong-termdamagetoour economy?Wasthisa“one-off”orcanwe expectmoremedicalwasteandtrashtoland onourbeachesastideschangetheirtraffic patterns?

Or<shudder>,couldwebecomethenext NewJersey?

WithalldueapologiestotheGardenState,andthemanypeople Ilovewhocomefromthere,IthinkI’drathereatascrapplesandwichthanbelinkedtoNewJersey—andIwanttoeatscrapple aboutasmuchasIwantto...nah,that’saboutit.Thereisnothingin theworldIcanimaginelesswantingtodothaneatingscrapple.

Regardless,thoughwe’vejokedaboutthisabitinthiscolumn, thereisrealreasonforconcern.Wheredidthetrashoriginate?I’ve heardithypothesizedthatitfelloffaboat,butwhyissomeoneridingaroundintheirboatwithgarbageandmedicalwaste?Wasit takenoutandpurposelydiscardedintheocean,becausejustbydrivingdownourlocalroadsanymore,youcaneasilyseethattherearea bunchofgarbage-likepeoplethrowingtheirtrashouttheirwindows everychancetheyget?

Look,thebeachisagiganticpartofthiscommunity.Itisaneconomicdriver,aplaceofpeaceandsolitudeintheoffseason,anda recreationalwonderlandinsummerforfishermen,surfers,swimmers,sunworshippersandpretty mucheveryotherhumanbeing whojustlikestositandhearthewaves,seagullsandchildrenbeing disciplinedallaroundthem.

It’snotpoliticaltosaythatitisimperativethatwetakeproper careoftheoceanandbeaches,becauseitisunquestionablyimperativethatwetakepropercareoftheoceanandbeaches.Itfuelsour wayoflife.Itgivesusouridentity

It’skindoflikescrapple—exceptit’sagoodthing.

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GuestColumn FreemanArtsPavilionhitsmilestone1Mguests

ByPattiGrimes,ExecutiveDirector JoshuaM.FreemanFoundation

Thesummerof2024markedthe 17thseasonforFreemanArtsPavilion.Inthose17years,ouryoung,yet ambitiousartsorganizationreached anextraordinarymilestone.Since 2008,whentheJoshuaM.Freeman Foundationfirstopenedtheoutdoor performingartsvenue,FreemanArts haswelcomedoveramillionvisitors toexperiencediverseliveartsperformances.

Thisachievementisatestamentto ourgrowingneedfortheartsinthe

areaandourimpactonthegreater community,aswellasreflectsthesupportandtrustofDelmarvaresidents andvisitors.Inadditiontoenhancing thequalityoflifeforresidentsand bringingthecommunitytogether,the FreemanArtsPavilionisaneconomic enginetothearea,contributingnearly $150milliontothelocaleconomy sinceitsinceptionin2008.

Ourevolutioninthose17yearshas alsobeennothingshortofremarkable. Fromwelcomingourfirstnational recordingartistsin2011tonavigating thechallengesofthepandemic,we’ve continuouslyadaptedandgrown.Our

journeyfromTheFreemanStageto FreemanArtsPavilionmarkedasignificantchapterinourevolutionand considerableupgradesforguests.

Thetransformationscontinuedin 2024withtheadditionofastate-ofthe-artrestroombuildingandanenlargedCanteen,enhancingthe experienceforourguestswhoattendedcloseto70performancesthis summer.

Butourimpactgoesbeyondthe performances.OurArtsAccessInitiativeoffershigh-quality,diversearts experiencesatnocosttoparticipants. Thisinitiativeincludesfourprograms

—ArtsEducation,CommunityPartners,theYoungAudienceSeriesand freeeveningprogrammingatFreeman ArtsPavilion.Eachyear,morethan50 percentofallourprogrammingisfree toattend.Wereachabout30,000studentsannuallyatourvenueandin theirclassroomsthroughthesefree, liveartsevents.

Aswelookahead,we’reexcitedto buildonthesuccessofthelast17seasonsandcontinueourjourneyofinnovationandexcellence.Aswe continuetoexpandbothourArtsAc-

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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc A fresh, juicy wine with vibrant acidity and flavors of ripe tropical fruit, passion fruit, melon, and graperuit. Reg. $16.00 $12.80

Harken Barrel Chardonnay Baked apple, Full-bodied with an edge of freshness, and while the oak is notable, it accents rather than overpowers the fruit. Reg. $14.00 $11.20

Conti di San Bonifacio Rose Juicy summer fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, melon and white peach. The palate appears delicate and soft with fresh acidity. Reg. $15.00 $12.00

Whispering Angel Rose Medium-bodied, bone dry, and smooth with a supple, creamy palate. Ripe and fleshy feel, with tart berries and cream and a delicate spicy minerality. Reg. $24.00 $19.20

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Room-filling aromas and a juicy, fruity finish. It has flavors of fresh herbs, lemongrass, lime, grapefruit, and tropical fruit. Reg. $$12.00 $9.60

Kendall Jackson Low Cal Chardonnay This crisp white wine showcases notes of citrus, pineapple, and guava. Reg. $15.00 $12.00

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Smooth, medium-bodied, and concentrated with flavors of grapefruit, white peach, lemongrass, boxwood, citrus, oyster shell, and saline. Reg. $19.00 $15.20

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon Dark fruits, baking spices, and oak. A silky texture and balanced acidity, medium tannins. Reg. $22.00 $17.60

Diatom Chardonnay Ripe pear, green apple, flinty minerality, saline, white peach, lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers, tangerine oil, crushed seashell, yuzu, guava peel, spicy pepper touches. Reg. $22.00 $17.60

Sea Sun Pinot Noir Bright and fruit-driven, with lush cherry flavors that mimic the nose. Reg. $19.00 $15.20

Red Diamond Merlot Fruits like berries, along with some earthy overtones like vanilla, clove, and mocha. Reg. $10.00 $8.00

Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon Layers of blueberry, cherry, cassis, and violet with undercurrents of graphite, sage, eucalyptus, and vanilla bean. Reg. $20.00 $16.00

Mionetto Prosecco Fresh, vibrant, and fruity, with notes of apple and lemon, and a touch of minerality. Reg. $14.00 $11.20

Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc Aromas of honeydew melon, white peach and guava are met with key lime blossom and nectarine on the palate. Reg. $20.00 $16.00

Hartford Four Hearts Chardonnay Fresh flavors of Granny Smith apple and Meyer lemon are intertwined with layers of spice and crystallized ginger. Reg. $47.00 $37.60

Ken Wright Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Red cherry, raspberry, plum, tea, and blackberry. Reg. $27.00 $21.60

Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Blueberries and blackberries mix with the warmth of vanilla and toasted bread. Silky tannins and striking smoothness. Reg. $22.00 $17.60

Conundrum White Aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle, apricot and tangerine. Flavors of pear, apricot and a hint of citrus. Reg. $16.00 $12.80

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon A dark, luscious red wine with aromas of black cherry preserve and an explosive flavor of black currant. Reg. $13.00 $10.40

Bogle Merlot Rich red fruits like cherries, plums, and cola. Reg. $10.00 $8.00

Mark West Pinot Noir A silky mouthfeel and finishes with a touch of ground clove. Reg. $13.00 $10.40

Model Train & Toy Show

SkimmingdevicesfoundatWawas

TheDelawareStatePoliceareinvestigatingskimmingdevicesfoundonthe self-checkoutkiosksatseveralWawalocationsinSussexCounty.Anyonewho completedtransactionsattheselocationsbetweenAug.31andSept.14is beingadvisedtoreviewbankingor creditcardaccountsforanyfraudulent transactions.

Thelocationsare:

•24930JohnJ.WilliamsHighway (Route24),Millsboro; •30155VeteransWay,Rehoboth Beach; •35436WolfeNeckRoad,RehobothBeach;and •17663 DartmouthDrive,Lewes.

TheDSPofferedtipstohelpavoid becomingthevictimofskimmingdevices:

•Checkforacamera,asitcouldbe usedtorecordthePINsbeingentered,

andavoidusingthedebitpaymentoptionwherePINsarerequired.

•Tap-to-payiscurrentlythemost securemethodofpayment,followedby theEMVchippaymentmethod.

•Checkforsignsoftampering.

•Pullonthecardslotandwigglethe keypadsincetheskimmingdevicesare usuallyplaceddirectlyovertheactual slot.

• Ifanyonefindsapossibleskimming device,notifythebusinessmanagement.

•Monitorbankingorcreditaccounts forfraudulenttransactions.

•Reportanysuspiciousactivityto lawenforcement.

DelawareStatePoliceTroop4FinancialCrimesUnitcontinuestoinvestigatetheincidents.Detectivesare askinganyonewhowitnessedorhasinformationregardingthiscasetocontact Sgt.A.Morrisbycalling(302)7523806.Informationmayalsobeprovided bysendingaprivateFacebookmessage totheDelawareStatePoliceorcontactingDelawareCrimeStoppersat1-800847-3333.

Rushgratefulfor supportinelection

Editor:

Iwanttothankallofthosewhotook thetimetovoteinthisyear’sBethany BeachTownCouncilelection,aswellas allthevolunteersandtownstaffwho madeitallhappen.Iamtrulyhonored andhumbledforthetrustyouhavebestowedonme,andIwantyoutoknowI willworkhardtomakesureIkeepit. Iwouldalsoliketothankalltheresidents,propertyownersandbusiness ownersforallyoursupportwithmy candidacyandforsharingwithmeyour thoughts onwhatmattersmosttoyou. Inallmyconversations,Iwasstruckby thelevelofpassionforBethanyBeach andwaspleasedtosharethesamedesire tokeepthistownasmallcoastalgem. Wishingyouandyourfamiliesall thebest!

BobRush BethanyBeach

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cessInitiativeandlooktobringnew artiststotheFreemanArtsPavilion, weremaintruetoourvision:transforminglivesthroughthearts.Thank youforyoursupportincreatingavibrantartscommunity.Staytunedfor moreupdatesaswecontinueto achievenewheightstogether.

Explore Lightship Cove, a community that is less than ve minutes from the Lewes-Georgetown Bike Trail and the most popular beaches and towns in coastal Delaware. Plus, with future amenities including a pool and pickleball courts, you can enjoy fun and relaxation without leaving the neighborhood.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afterdistributingmorethan 400,000rosariesandscapularsworldwide,OceanViewresidentAndyMaggiohasnoplanstostop,buthesaidhe needsvolunteersanddonors.

Ascapularisalengthofclothsuspendedfromboththefrontofbackof theshouldersworntoremindthose whowearthemoftheircommitmentto theChristianlife,andarosaryisa stringofbeadsusedbyCatholicsfor prayerandmeditation.

“Wegaveoutrosariesandscapulars tothe10thNationalEucharisticCongressinIndianapolis,Ind.,lastmonth,” hesaid,“andIhad40nunsfromNew Englandtellmetheyneeded5,000 rosariesandscapularstogiveoutinIn-

dianapolis.Oneofthenunsneeded300 fortheschool,andwesentthemup,” saidMaggio,nowinhislate80sand havingrecoveredfromastrokeandfall inrecentyears.

TheeventwasaCatholiccongress thatcelebrates“Christ’spresenceinthe EucharistthroughMasses,worship, talks,andworkshops.”

AnotherEucharisticCongressis scheduledforSaturday,Oct.5,inOcean City,Md.,attheOceanCityConventionCenter,andMaggioishopingto distributerosariesandscapularsthere, too.

“Peoplefromallaroundthecountry gototheseecumenicalconferences,” Maggiosaid,addingthathestartedgivingawayrosariesandscapularsin2019, afterhecalledaveterans’hospitalwhere hisailingbrother-in-lawwasandasked

2nd Annual

thechaplaintheretogivehimascapular

“Iaskedthechaplain,‘Canyouputa scapulararoundmybrother-in-law’s neckandtellhimI’mprayingforhim?’” Maggiorecalled.“Whenthepriesttold him,hehadeyemovement.Butthefathersaidhedidn’thaveanyscapularsor rosaries.Isaid,‘Iwillmakesureyouget someimmediately,’andIsentthemto him.Thefathersaid,‘IhaveacounterpartinBostonwhoneedsthemataVA hospitalthere.”

Sohesentmore,andtheministry grew.Maggiohasshippedthemto statesandcountriesincludingAlaska, Hawaii, U.S.VirginIslandsandMedjugorje,atowninsouthwesternBosnia, nearCroatia,whereMary,themotherof Jesus,issaidtohaveappeared.

Maggiohasmadesurethousandsof

Bob Powell Memorial Car Show & Vendor Event

schoolchildrenhavereceivedrosaries andscapulars,andthisweeksaidthey havealsomadetheirwaytomorecountries,includingAfrica,MexicoandItaly.

Withthehelpoffellowparishioners atSt.AnnParishinBethanyBeachand otherswhoarepartneringwithhim,individual bagsarefilledwitharosary, scapularandliteratureexplainingeach, aswellashowtopraytherosary.

Hehasspentthousandsofdollars andsaidheneedshelp—bothvolunteerstopackagetheitemsandmonetary donations.Tohelp,goto www.rosariesandscapulars.org.

Heisalsoworkingonaprojecttobe surechildrenpreparingfortheirFirst HolyCommunionreceiverosariesand scapularsinsmallcardboardboxesthat, whenopened,emitthefragranceof roses.

“WediditatSt.Ann.Wewouldlike tohaveitalloverthecountry.Wegot thecostdownto$10abox,foracardboardboxthatismaybe3by5inches. Thisissomethingachildcankeepthe restofhislife.Weneedhelpfromcharitiesorfoundations.Ifwecangetmore money,wecangetalotmorerosaries andscapularssenttothosewhoreally wantthem,”Maggiosaid.

September 29 10am - 2pm

Registration Starts at 8am Vehicle Registration $15

Millville Vol. Fire Co. Station #2 34237 Omar Rd, Frankford DE

Vendors

50/50 Raffle

Chinese Auction

Yeti Raffle

T-Shirt Sales

Breakfast & Lunch available to purchase

Music by Brian Hall

Trophies

Best Overall Award

$1000 & Trophy

Chosen by Friends and Family of Ruth Ann & “Billo”

Antique Fire Apparatus

Antique Police

Antique Military

People’s Choice Award

200 Dash Plaques

Antique Tractor

Contact

Car Show Registration

Bob Steffens

millvillevfc@gmail.com

Vendors

Michele Steffens at millvillvfc@gmail.com or 302-381-4820

All proceeds benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company’s Capital Campaign

Free to the Public

Bob was a lifelong member of the Fire Company. He had a passion for antique cars, especially his 1966 Bonneville Convertible and 1964 Grand Prix. He was a 30 year member of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International and was instrumental in establishing the Delmarva Chapter.

MSOannounces27th season,‘Adventures inClassicalMusic’

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra’s27thseason,titled“Adventures inClassicalMusic,”celebratesitsstatus astheDelmarvaPeninsula’sonlyprofessionalsymphonyorchestra.Thisseason willincludesixMasterworksSeriesprograms,consistingof17fullorchestra performances,conductedbyGrammywinningMusicDirectorMichaelRepper,whoisbeginninghisthirdseason withtheorchestra.

Additionally,therewillbefourEnsemblesSeriesConcertprograms,consistingofeightperformances,playedby quintetsandquartetsfromtheorchestra’swoodwind,brassandstringsections. Theseason’sfirstconcertcycle,“ViolinVirtuoso,”willbeperformedon Thursday,Sept.26,at7:30p.m.atthe ChurchofGodinEaston,Md.;Saturday,Sept.28,at3p.m.atCapeHenlopenHighSchoolinLewes;and Sunday,Sept.29,at3p.m.attheCommunityChurchinOceanPines,Md. Repper saidheenvisionedtheSeptemberconcertasoneof“Tragedyto Triumph.”ItbeginswithJohannes Brahms’“TragicOverture”andends withFelixMendelssohn’s“ViolinConcerto,”performedbyGracePark,winner oftheNaumbergInternationalViolin Competition.

Miralon, conveniently tucked o Cool Spring Road, is just minutes from shopping, dining, and Delaware's stunning beaches! With plenty of wooded homesites, you can create a peaceful private oasis in your backyard. What’s more, Miralon's future amenities include an outdoor pool featuring a sun ledge and lap lane, gym, sauna, pickleball courts, and a walking trail. Scan

TheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibrarywillholdahistory,rareandcollectiblebooksaleonFriday,Sept.20, from3to5p.m.,andSaturday,Sept.21, from10a.m.to2p.m.,atthelibrary,at 111AdamsAvenueinLewes.

Morethan2,000booksonhistory andpolitics,aswellasawideselection ofold,unusualorrarebooks—some datingbacktothemid-1800s—willbe available.Pricesstartat$3,withproceedsbenefittingthelibrary.

Histor ybooksinthesalewillfeature Americanhistory(includingCivilWar, WorldWarI,WorldWarIIandthe VietnamWar),Russianhistory(includingtheSovietmilitary),Chinesehistory, andbiographiesofimportantfiguresin U.S.andinternationalhistory(presidents,militaryfiguresandothers).

Throughdonations,thelibraryhas alsoaccumulatedhundredsofantiquarianbooks,includinglocalinterest,biographyandhistory.Theitemswillbe sortedbycategoryandprotectedin acid-freeclearbags.Pricingforantiquarianbooksissetat30-65percent belowonlineresellerprices.

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RepperlaudedParkas“oneofthe bestviolinistsanywhere”anddescribed theMendelssohnconcertoashaving “oneofthemosttriumphantendingsof allviolinconcertos.”Parkwillperform onarare1717Guarneriviolin.TheviolinisthasbeenpraisedbytheSanFranciscoChronicleas“fresh,different,and exhilarating”andbyStringsMagazine as“intenselywroughtandburnished.”

Theconcertwillalsofeaturethe rarelyheard“SymphonyinAMinor”by AliceMarySmith(1839-1884).EducatedattheRoyalAcademyofMusic, SmithwasthefirstBritishwomanto composeasymphony.Atherdeath,The AtheneumdescribedtheVictorian composerandmusician’smusicas “markedbyeleganceandgrace…power andenergy.”

The2024-2025seasonwillcontinue onOct.20and26withMSOWoodwindQuintetperformances;Nov.8,9 and10withthefullorchestraperforming“FireworksofFate”featuring Beethoven’s“SymphonyNo.1”and “SymphonyNo.5”andLouiseFarrenc’s “O vertureNo.1”and“OvertureNo.2.”

The“HolidayJoy”concertsareon Dec.5,7and8,withtheorchestra— featuringtenorJonathanPierceRhodes, whoisanawardwinneroftheMetropolitanOpera’sLaffontYoungArtists Program—performingholidayfavorites.Decemberconcertsalsoinclude theperennialHolidayBrassQuintet ensembleonDec.21and22,andthe “ToasttotheNewYear”NewYear’sEve concertwithsopranoKresleyFigueroa, whoiscurrentlyamemberofthe

boardfortheFriendsoftheLewes PublicLibrary,saidthatascommunity membersdownsizeorasbooksgetleft toestates,peopleoftenapproachthelibrarytomakebookdonations.

“Thesedonationsreallydomakea difference,”saidVessella.“Abookthat isnolongerwantedcanhelpraise moneytosupportlibraryservices,and we’redelightedtopassthesewonderful booksontopeoplewhowillappreciate them.Collectorswillfindsomereal treasures!”

Admissiontothesaleisfree,andall arewelcome.Creditcardswillbeacceptedforpurchasesof$10ormore. Proceedswillbeusedforlibrarybook andmediapurchases,libraryprogrammingandspecialprojects,andotherlibraryneeds.

TheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibraryisa501(c)(3)organizationdedicatedtosupportingtheLewesPublic Library,itsservices,andprograms throughvariousactivities,including fundraisingevents,volunteersupport, programmingsupportandbooksales. Formoreinformation,visit lewes.lib.de.us.

Kennedy Center’sCafritzYoungArtist Program.

TheMarch23ElizabethLokerInternationalConcertoCompetitionat theToddPerformingArtsCenterin WyeMills,Md.,willbeahighlightof theseason,featuringthreeyounginstrumentalsoloistsperforming,backedby theentireMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra.Rareamongglobalcompetitions,thispastspring’seventattracted 155instrumentalsolomusicianscompetingfrom12countriesworldwideand 24 states.

Thespringconcertscontinuewith “Mozart’sJupiter”featuringMozart’s SymphoniesNo.1,40and41onApril 3,5and6.“SymphonyNo.1”waswrittenbyMozartasachild,and“SymphonyNo.41”washisfinalsymphony, regardedasoneofthemostingenious worksofWesternmusiceverwritten.It willbefollowedby“RomanticTriumph &Celebration”onMay8,10and11, includingbrotherandsisterFelix Mendelssohn’s“SymphonyNo.4(Italian)”andFannyMendelssohn-Hensel’s “O verture,”andSchumann’s“Cello Concerto”withSphinxCompetitionwinningcellistGabrielMartins.The MSOStringQuartetwillperformconcertsonFeb.8and9.Concludingthe season,theMSO’sWoodwind& StringsensemblewillperformonMay 17and18.

Reppersummeditallupwith, “There’ssomethingforeveryoneatthe Mid-AtlanticSymphony,andwelook forwardtoperformingforyou!” Acompletescheduleofthe20242025season’sMasterworksandEnsembles programs,venues,timesandother informationisavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.

RealEDvice

Thefirststep ofthehomebuyingprocessshould alwaysbetohave ahomeinspection, whichtypically happensafteryou haveanaccepted offeronaproperty.Ahomeinspectionisathorough examinationofahometodetermine itspresentconditionanduncoverany redflags.Duringtheinspection process,ahomeinspectorwillexamine thestructure,roofandattic,basement, electricalandplumbing,justtonamea few.Youwillreceiveawrittenreport oncetheinspectioniscompletethat willdescribeanyrepairsthatarerequired.Onceboththebuyerandseller agreetothetermsoftherepairs,an appraisalcanbeordered.

Anappraisalisaprocessthatisrequiredforalmostallmortgageloans that’susedtodeterminetheestimated marketvalue.Theappraiserwilllook attheconditionofthehome,itslocationandthevalueofsimilarrecently soldhomesinthearea.Theappraiser willcreateareportwhichwilldeterminethehome’smarketvalue.Theappraisalwillthensendthereporttothe lender.Thisreportwillhelpthelender determinewhattheclientcanbeapprovedfor,asfarastheamountofthe homemortgagewillbe.

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Appraisalstake about10minutes on-site.Homeinspectionstaketwo tofour-plushours, dependingonsize, ageandcondition. Appraisalsfocus moreonsafety. Homeinspections,whilepointingout safety,focusonprotectingyoufrom purchasingahomewithunknowingly high-dollarrepairissues.Ihavenever observedanappraisergointoacrawlspace,atticorwalkaroof,ashomeinspectorsdo.Inspectorsevaluatemore than400items.

Simpleexample:thetoilet.First, thefloorisexaminedforstaining,indicatingpriorleakage,andmoisture, indicatingcurrentleakagewithflange, supplylineortank.Ithencheckthe toilettoensureitisnotloose,which couldindicateaproblemwiththe flange(it’snotalwaysjustloosebolts) andalsocheckthatthetankissecure. Next,Iensurethefloorisnotsoft fromwaterdamage.Iamalsolistening toseeifthetoiletruns.NowIamfinallyreadytooperateandobserve, whichincludesinspectingforventing problems.It’salwaysamusingwhen thedrainingsinkortubcausesthetoilettoburp,bubbleandsometimes siphonoutofthebowl.Inspectors haveachecklistlikethistorun throughforeveryitemtheyareevaluating.

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Ahomeinspectionisavisualexamination ofthehome’s majorstructure, systemsandcomponentsthatare visibleandsafely accessible.The purposeistogivethebuyerageneral ideaofthecurrentconditionofthe homesotheymaymakeinformed decisionsonhowtoproceedwiththe transaction.WeprovideawrittenreportthatfollowstheStandardsof Practicethathavebeensetforthby theapplicablestate’slicensingboard. Myreportwilllettheclientknow whatitemsareconsideredmajordefects,safety/healthhazardsormaintenanceitems.Therearesuggestions andrecommendationsprovidedas well.Wewillidentifytheageofand

operatethemajorappliancesandlet youknowtheaveragelifeexpectancy ofeach—goodinfotoknow!An averagehomeinspectionwilltake twotothreehourson-site,aswellas timeathomepreparingthereport. Anappraisaldeterminesthecurrentmarketvalueofthehomebased oncomparablepropertiesthatrecentlyclosedinthearea.Thisisarequirementofmost,ifnotall,loan institutions.Alicensedappraiserwill alsovisitthepropertytomeasurethe squarefootageanddoanassessment oftheoverallcondition,aswell.

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ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

UniversityofDelawareandtheSea Grantprogramarecelebratingthesuccessfulseedingof1millionoysterlarvae,whicharebeingplantedinthe RehobothBay,indesignatedaquaculturecages,tohelpgrowthelocalcommercialmarket.Delawareoystershave beendescribedassucculent,alittlesalty, andhavingtheirownflavorsandvarieties.

Gettingthebusinessofftheground hasbeenahard,labor-intensiveprocess, withanewhatcheryatUD’sLewes campusnowproducingitsownseed oystersaftersomeperiodsoflosing mostofthelarvaewithjusta1percent successrate.Commercialproducersand oysterfarmers,suchasFriendOyster, ownedbySteveandCarolFriend,are thebeneficiariesofthenewseed-stock success.

“Wejustgotto1millionseedoysters,withonlyonesetfromtheRut-

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gerslarvaeseed,”saidAlyssaCampbell,DelawareSeaGrant’sFisheries &AquacultureLaboratorycoordinator.

She cametoDelawarefromtheUniversityofMaryland’sHornPointoyster labs,wheresherantheresearchhatcheryforthreeyears.BeforeHornPoint labs,Campbellheldalabpositionatthe NewJerseyAquacultureInnovation CenteratRutgersUniversity.Itwas thoseveryRutgerscolleagueswhoprovidedtheseedthatquiteliterally“stuck” inDelaware.

“Wehadagreatmorningtodayas weplantedour1millionthoysterinthe bay,”saidCampbell.“Thehatcheryis reallyonlyinoursecondfullyearofoperationasbothahatcheryforlarvaeand anursery,sowearestillinthepilot phase.”

“Upuntilthisyear,allofourgrowers havehadtogotoMarylandorVirginia togettheirseed,”shesaid.

“Thespatonshellisgoingas planned,”sheaddedofthetraditional reef-buildingmeansoftransferringlarvae,called“spat,”tohardshellsubstrates.

It’sthecreationofseedforcommercialcage-grownDelawareoystersthatis thetrickypart.

The UDhatcherylabistryingtoincreaseitssuccessinthenursery,likean expectantparent.

“Thehatchery-lab-to-nurseryhandoffisveryhard,andthesesitesoperate separately.Soyouwanttoknowwhatis thebestwaterforthelarvae,”toincrease

thechancesofsuccessfulbreeding.

“Whentheyarefree-swimmingorganisms,theymovefromalabsettingto anoutdoornursery.They‘set’bystickingtosomething.Theygothrough metamorphosis.Theyarenolonger free-swimming,andthelarvaelosetheir swimmingorgans,andthentheywill affixtoasubstrateandbecomesedentary,”explainedCampbell.

“Theygetstucktotheirshelland don’tmove,andthatiswheretheylive therestoftheirlives.”

Theprocessofgrowingspatand growingseedoystersdiffersinonekey way,shesaid.

“Theoystersarereef-dwellinganimals,andtheseedisthesameprocessas thespatonshell,butwedon’twant themtoattachedtootheroysters,”said Campbell.

“Wewanttoputthemoutinoyster cages.Wewouldputtheminagroundupoystershell.Eachlarvaislikeagrain ofsand,andwehavethemstickto smallersubstrate”forcommercialgrowingpurposes.

“Spatonshellandseedoysterarethe sameanimal,buttheproducingofthe seed istheharderpiece,andwehadto workdiligentlyinourlabtomakeit happen,”saidCampbell.“Wegetreally excitedabout10percentofthemdevelopingintobabyoysters.Itisenergeti-

callydemandingfortheoysterlarvae. Wehavetostartwithmillionstoget themtoset.”

“Ifwecouldproduce50millionlarvaeinthehatchery,wehadhopesfor1 millionlarvaetoseed.Wedidnotthink thatwaspossible,”shesaid,“andtheone setwassogood,itwas20to25percent successful inseeding,whichissomuch betterthanthe1percentwegotlast year.”

“Wearemovingintherightdirection.Wehavemoretofigureoutwith ourhatchery.Weputseveralbroodsof ourownoutthere,tocontinuetesting differentsettingmethods,”saidCampbell.“Wewantedtoremoveonevariable atatime.”

Thenewbabyoysterswerefrom Rutgerslarvaeandtheytookhold,said theUDSeaGrantscientist.

“Weonlygroweasternoysterhere, andthat’sallwearesupposedtogrow hereinouraquaculturefields.Theseare calledNewEnglandHighSalinityand theyareallfromtheNEHline,andwe havenowtriedtomatchthemourselves.”

Theprivateoystermenarethekeyto harvesting,andtheUDpilothatcheryis meanttoservelocalgrowers.TheRehobothBayOysterCompanyand restaurantisdockedrightonetheRehobothBayandnotesthatthisvarietyis “spotlesslyclean,fatandsalty.”

DelawareCulturedSeafood,under thedirectionofMarkCasey,Dewey

BeachSelectswithChrisRedeferasan earlypioneerinlocalaquaculture,and Tower3OysterCompanywithChuck Giffordatthehelmarecommercial growerswhobringtheoysterstolocal stores.Matt’sFishCampandother SoDelConceptsrestaurantshavealso stockedDelaware-grownoysters.

“TheInlandBayshasanaquaculture practiceforresearchandthecommercial RehobothBay—allofourgrowersare inRehobothBay—areworkingtogether,”saidCampbell.“Wehavesome industr ypartnersinDelawareBaynow, andtheywilltakeourspatonshell.The focusistoserveindustryandthecommercialgrowers.”

“Wegottoproducethatseedandsee itgrowhere,andtodaywehandeditoff toCarolFriend.Shewasourofficial seedtransfercustomer,andshecan growonherfarminRehobothBay,” saidCampbell.“TheFriend’sOysters, withSteveandCarol,arethebest.”

“Wehaveachievedsomethinggreat locally.Wehaveasmallsetofseedthat arestillgrowing.Theyarejustnotbig enoughtogooutyet,”saidthescientist andhatcherymanager.“WewereproducinglarvaeinthehatcheryinYear1, andwewerehappytojusthavelarvaein theUDbuildingwithrunningwater andfreshwater.Thatgaveusthebaseline.”

“Nowweknowwecandosomuch moreseedjustinoneset,”saidCampbell.

ShakaShacktocelebratefifthanniversary

ShakaShackwillholditsfive-year AnniversaryCelebrationonFriday, Sept.20,throughSunday,Sept.22.For thecelebrationweekend,ShakaShack willbeopen11a.m.until9p.m.Friday andSaturday,and11a.m.until8p.m. onSunday.ShakaShackwasfirst openedSept.19,2019,bythen21-yearoldClayReynolds.

beach-likearea.Patronscantakeaselfie nexttooneofthecustom-madedecorativesurfboards.Theycanevenplaya tabletopgamewhilediningandsipping ontheirfavoritesmoothie.

Forthosewhohavealargegroupof surfersorgromscomingovertochow down,ShakaShackcanpreparelarge amountsofgrubforaparty.Shaka Shack’sPartyMenuconsistsoflargersize quantitiesofitemsandsomeitemsthat arenotontheregularmenu.

eightandninethinlayersofcakebetween layersoficing—traditionallyyellowcake withchocolatefudgeicing.SmithIsland CakeisMaryland’sofficialstatedessert. Thecakedatesbacktothe1800s,when islandwomenwouldsendthemulti-layeredcakewiththeirwatermenhusbands fortheirautumnoysterharvest.Theoriginsofthecakeareupfordebate.

FortheAnniversaryCelebration weekend,ShakaShakawillhavefood specials,livemusicalperformances, giveawaysandcoupons,plusafree ShakaShackairfreshenerwith$20or morepurchasewhilesupplieslast. StevenO’BoylewillperformFriday from6to9p.m.,andPaulMorriswill performSaturdayfrom5to8p.m.All arewelcometotheperformances.

Throughouttheoff-season,Shaka Shackhasactivitiesplannedandis invitingthecommunitytoattendthem, includingliveentertainmentmostFridayandSaturdayevenings.DJScott willbehostingShakaShack’sfirst MINGOMusicBingoonOct.10at6 p.m.DJStevieJaywillbehosting KaraokeNightonWednesdaysfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.beginningOct.16.

ShakaShackisarestaurantwithbar, offeringdine-inortake-out.Patronsare welcometodinecasuallyinside,sitat thefull-servicebar,outsideonthepatio oratpicnictableslocatedonasandy

ManyoftherecipesReynoldsuses werepasseddownfromhisgrandparents.Hismaternalgrandparents,MargaretandSanfordJustice,intheearly 1970sstartedPitchcroftRestauranton SmithIsland,Ewell,Md.ShakaShack’s menuincludesEasternShorerecipes fromhisgrandparents’restaurant,includingtheSmithIslandcake. Reynolds’paternalgrandparents,from Laurel,werealso“excellentcooks,”and theirrecipeshavebeenpasseddown, too.ReynoldsstickstotraditionalEasternShorecooking,includingallthe seafoodstaplesofcrabcakes,softshell crabs,shrimpandfish,butalsoputshis ownmodernspinonmanyofthe dishes,suchasfishandshrimptacos and variouswraps.

TheSmithIslandCakesareallmade onpremisesfromthesamerecipe Reynolds’grandmotherused.Theyare

Reynolds’sister-in-law,Madison GalbreathofDriftwoodDesserts,has takenoverShakaShack’sbakingand sweets.Galbreathhasbeenworking withReynoldsforafewyears.Shaka Shackoffersmanyflavorsofcakeslices, ororderawholeSmithIslandcake fromDriftwoodDesserts.Shaka’scake ballsareanotheroption,andDriftwood Dessertsalsooffershomemadecandies fortheholidays.Patronshavetheoptionoforderingmanyseasonalsweets throughouttheyear.

ShakaShackoffersdailyspecialsand off-seasonspecials,whichtheyposton theirFacebookpage,orcallforthedaily specials.Peoplecanalsocalltheirorder intohaveitreadywhentheyarrive, orderonlinewiththeCloverAppor haveDoorDashdeliveranordertothem. ShakaShackopensat11a.m.The addressis35308AtlanticAvenue,Millville,nexttoPricklyGalBoutique& SurfShop.Formoreinformation,call (302)604-0858.

LordBaltimoreopensoutdoorlearningcenter

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

LordBaltimoreElementarySchool inOceanViewrecentlyopenedapavilionforoutdooreducation.Thefacilityis locatedbehindtheschoolgroundsand adjacenttoanewlyrefurbishedenvironmentallearningloop,withsupportfrom MikenBuilders,Lord’sLandscaping andTurningLeafLandscapestointegrateaclassroomandthenaturalspace.

“Thisspaceisthephysicalrealization ofatotalcommunitycollaboration,” saidPrincipalPamWebb,whoonthe eveningofSept.11welcomedmore than250parentsandkidsatback-toschoolnightwiththeparent-teacherorganization.

“Studiesshowthatoutdooreducationimprovesstudentfocusandretention,”saidWebb.“Wehavehighly qualifiedteachers,state-of-the-art learningmaterials,andnowadynamic learningenvironmentforthemtouse.”

Shesaidshehopedthenewoutdoor pavilionwould“fostercuriosityinlearning.”ShethankedLBPTOPresident Zoe Cummingsforleadingthe fundraisingeffort.GoldsponsorsincludedMiken,CommonGroundHospitality,ACTS,ContractorsforaCause, BethanyBeachBooksandSummer Saltsrestaurant.Lord’sLandscaping alsoprovidedsixpolywoodcomposite tablesfortheyounglearners.

“Webroughtourenvironmental learningcenterbacktolife,”saidWebb, notingthatthelandscapingofthe gazeboandgardenareawasnotpartof theoriginalclassroomcontract.“This entireprojecthasbeenamazing,from starttofinish.”

IndianRiverSchoolDistrictSuperintendentJayOwenssaidhewasgratefultothecommunityandnotedthatthe sponsorsoftheeffortthathelikenedto acommunitybarn-raisingwerealways thefolkswhocontributemostlocally.

“Thesearethesponsorswhoreally walkthetalk,andtheycontinuetosupportourschoolswhenevercalledupon.”

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LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolcelebratedtheribbon-cuttingofitsnewoutdoorlearningcenteronWednesday,Sept.11.

onthisamazingprojectandforthe manysponsorswhocameaboard,”said O wens.“Thisspaceextendsthelearningenvironmenttothebeautifuloutdoors,whereourstudentscanexplore theircreativityandputthiscenterto gooduse.”

Owenssaidhehadstoppedbythe schoolbeforethenewschoolyear startedtocheckontheproject’s progress.

“Iwantedtomakesurewewere readytogo,”hesaid.

HepraisedfacilitiesmanagerJoe Dooley,whohesaidalso“jumpedright inandisdoingagreatjobforusat IRSD.”Thedistrictwasresponsiblefor

someoftheelectricalworkandensuringcodecompliance.

“Howamazingitisthatweliveinan areaofsuchgenerosity?”saidOwens. “Thecommunityreallysupportsour schools.LBanditsPTOhascreatedan environmentthatwewanttohavein IndianRiverschools.”

KarenBlannard,assistantsuperintendent,agreed.

“Thecampushereissobeautiful now,withallofthecontributedlandscapingwork,”shesaid.“Andsoisthe newoutdoorclassroom.”

“Itissoimportantthatourfamilies canreconnectonaback-to-schoolnight inthiscommunity,”saidBlannard.

“Hereweareonthislovelynight,the firstweekofschool,anditseemsasif theentirecommunityhascomeoutto supportthisnewaddition.”

Teacherswillbeaskedtosignupfor extendedlearningperiodsduringthe schoolday,andtheoutdoorspacewill beonarotatingbasisforallclassesfrom kindergartenonup.

“Thisspacewasadreamcometrue,” saidWebb.“Iknowhowmuchourstudents willenjoylearningandwillbe evenmorere-engagedinthenewoutdoorclassroom.”

Withthetouristseasonwindingdown,thebeachhasbeenoverrunwithwildlife.

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Specials (Dine-In Only)

TheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBaysannouncedthisweekits secondannualJamesFarmPhoto Challenge,setforSept.20-21.Natureenthusiastsandphotographersof allskilllevelsarebeingencouragedto participateinthetwo-day“live”photographycompetitionhostedatthe 150-acreJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveinOceanView.

Participatingphotographersmay submitphotosacrossthreecategories: landscape/seascape,humanconnectionandwildlife.Allimagesmustbe takenbetweenSept.20and21.The entryfeeis$25foradultsor$10for youth,withallproceedsdirectlybenefitingtheDelawareCenterforthe InlandBays,anonprofitorganization committedtopreserving,protecting andrestoringDelaware’sInlandBays andtheirwatershed.

Winnerswillbechoseninboth adultandyouthcategories,with grand-prizewinnersreceivingaprize packageincludinga$50cashprize andCIBmerchandise,plustheir photographsfeaturedintheCIB’s 2025calendar.

‘ASoftLanding’byDebbieBlairisthe2023JamesFarmPhotoChallengewinner.

“It’sanaturalwaytogetfolkstoslow downandtakeacloserlookatthe beautyofourInlandBayswatershed.”

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“TheCenterisenthusiasticto welcomevisitorstotheJamesFarm EcologicalPreserveforyeartwoof thePhotoChallenge,”saidMark Carter,CIBdirectorofdevelopment.

TheJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveinOceanViewisa150-acre wildlandssitealongIndianRiverBay. Comprisingsevendistincthabitats, thePreservewasdonatedtoSussex Countyin1992andismanagedby

theDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays.

Theeventisbeingmadepossible throughthesupportoftheCoastal CameraClub,SharonDennyPhotographyandtheRehobothArt League.Forcompletedetailsandregistration,visit https://inlandbays.org/events/jamesfarm-photo-challenge-2024/.

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SouthernSussexRotarydonatedanautomatedexternaldefribrillator(AED)toBethanyBeachPatrolonMonday,Sept.2.

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BlueZonesIgniteaims toimprovewellbeing

PartnersforWellbeing,UnitedWay ofDelaware(UWDE)andthe DelawareDivisionofServicesfor Aging&AdultswithPhysicalDisabilities(DSAAPD)arebringingBlue ZonestoSussexCounty,tolaunchthe BlueZonesIgnitereadinessandfeasibilityassessment.Theeffortwillbegin withanin-depthassessmentoftheSussexCountyareathatisdesignedtohelp determinehowtomakeitahealthier placetolive,workandthrive.

“Wearefocusedoncreatingasustainable modelwithgreatercross-sector collaborationthatimproveshealthand well-beingforcurrentandfuturegenerations,”saidRitaWilliams,co-founder ofPartnersforWellbeing.

Communityleadersandresidentsare beinginvitedtohelplaunchtheBlue ZonesIgniteinitiativeinSussex CountyatthekickoffeventMonday, Oct.7,from5to6:30p.m.atSussex Academy’sElementaryCampus.

“Itisaperfectopportunitytoactively combinepublicpolicyandcommunity healthandwellbeingforallpeople,andit comesatexactlytherighttimeaswestrive formoreevidence-based,effectivesolutionstoaddresstheincreasingandevolvingneedsofourcommunity,”saidMelissa Smith,directorofDSAAPD.

WhatisBlueZones?

TheBlueZonesmodelisdescribed as“aprovensolutionbasedonresearch andprinciplesdevelopedbyfounder andNationalGeographicFellowand NewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorDan Buettner,whoidentifiedtheculturesof theworld—orbluezones—withthe healthiest,longest-livingpopulations.”

Insteadoffocusingonindividualbe-

haviorchange,BlueZonesisdesigned tohelpcommunitiesmakepermanent andsemi-permanentchangestoacity’s policies,systems,streets,surroundings andsocialnetworkssoit’seasierforresidentstoeatwisely,movenaturallyand connectmorewithothersastheymove throughouttheirday.

Byimprovingthe“LifeRadius”— theareaclosetohomewheremost Americansspend90percentoftheirlives —theysaid,BlueZonestransformations havebeenabletomovetheneedledramaticallyinimprovingoverallpopulation healthandwell-being,raisingemployee andstudentproductivity,andboosting economicvitalityanddevelopment.

“Thisprojectisabeautifulexample of‘theDelawareWay,’withdiverse partnerscomingtogetherfocusedona commonagendaforlifechangingoutcomes,”saidDanCruce,chiefoperating officer,UnitedWayofDelaware (UWDE).

NextstepsforSussexCounty

DSAAPDistheprimarysponsor supportingthisfirstphase,BlueZones Ignite.TheBlueZonesteam,madeup ofglobalexpertsinfoodsystems,built environmentandothersectors,willconnectwithselectleaders,organizations andcommunitymemberswithinSussex County’snetworktobeginimmediate workassessingthestrengths,needsand challengesthatresidentsarefacing today.BlueZonesexpertswillthen workwithlocalleadersandresidentsto buildaplanforchange.

FormoreinformationonBlueZones Igniteortolearnhowtogetinvolved, visithttps://www.bluezones.com/ignitesussex-county/.

CIBhostsDeckedOutpartyfeaturingnativebay-grownoysters

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland BayshosteditsannualDeckedOut fundraiseronthedeckoftheHyattDewey BeachonThursdayevening,Sept.12,under sparklingsunlitskies.Thefeatureofthe partywasDelaware-grownoystersprovided byRehobothBayOysterCompany,which hasaleaseforaquacultureinRehobothBay, andbySaltyWitchoysters.

Morethan200peopleattendedthe shindig.CIBExecutiveDirectorChristopherTuloumadebriefremarksandcalled attentionto“anarmyofvolunteers”who supporttheinlandbaysthroughouttheyear. Thisyear’sfundraiserraised$10,000,accordingtoMarkCarter,theCIB’sdevelopmentdirector.

“Thisisanextra-specialdayforus,becausethisyearmarkstheCenter’s30thanniversary,”saidTulou,whotookoverthe CIB’stopleadershiproleafterservingU.S. Sen.TomCarperashischiefcounsel.“I wanttothankourlittlearmyofvolunteers, includingthoseinthecitizensscientistprogramwhohelpuslearnmoreandunderstandbetterourbays.Theyalsohelpus communicatetoyou,thepublic,andtothe state’sdecisionmakers.”

“Thevolunteersliterallygettheirfeet wet,”saidTulou.“Theygetdirty.They counthorseshoecrabsat1a.m.inthe morning.Theyhaveplantedthousandsof treesinthebaysandbuffers.”

Healsothankedhis“greatboardofdirectorswhoadviseusandhelpuskeepour eyeontheball.”

Specifically,hecalleduponJerryEsposito,whoisthisyear’schairmanoftheCIB Board.ItwasEsposito’sbirthdayonThursday.

DelawareSecretaryofAgriculture

MichaelScusewasinattendanceandalso servesontheCIBboard.StateRep.Ronald GraywasattheDeckedOuteventand talkedaboutthebirthoftheaquaculture program,whichhehelpedsignintolaw morethan12yearsago.

MichelleKoenig,directorofconservationandwatershedplanning,whohasbeen withtheCIBforsevenyears,celebrated withlocalDeweyBeachBrewingdraughts. Sheprovidedabriefupdateontheconservationworkunderway.

“Wehaveourhabitatplanforthisregioncomingoutthisyear,”saidKoenig. “Wealsohaveourwastewaterplansandresearchtoshowhowanyremaining stormwaterorfarmrunoffmaystillbegettingintothebaywaterways.”

TheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBayshosteditsannualDeckedOuteventatthe HyattDeweyonThursday,Sept.12.Theeventraised$10Kfortheorganization. Right,StateRep.RonaldGrayposesforaphotowithtwoBethanylocals.

“Flood-controlandag-landprotections andpreservationeasementsareabigfocus forusinconservationandwatershedplanning,”shesaid.“Wehaveeightpermanent easementsinourstatetopreservefarmland andourforestsinperpetuity.”

Koenigsaidshehadjustcompletedthe annualEPAreport,alongwithTulou,on thestatusofthebays’health.

MeghanNoeFellows,thedirectorofestuaryscienceandrestorationattheCIB, alsotalkedaboutherprogressinestuaryresearch.

“Weareveryexcitedtohaveourown oysterreefgoinginatJamesFarmPreserve,”saidNoeFellows.“Thebabyoysters wehaveforthatreefaresocutenow.They arealittlebiggerthanthespatusedonoystershell.Thesebabieswerefirstplantedin sand.Now,wehavecreatedalittle‘taco home’fortheminourCIBleaseareaatthe aquaculturefarm.”

“Weneedthesebabiestobondtogether beforewecanbringthemtothenewJames Farmreef.So,wecreatedthesetacohomes forthemtogrowtogetherandpotentially breedlater.Theywerenotoriginallyplaced onashellsubstrate,soweneedthebonding

andabitmoregrowthfirstbeforeplanting.”

ShesaidtheCIBisexpectingthenew oysterreefatthepreservetobereadyand installedbyNovember.

“Thatplacecanbecomealearningreef foroureducationprogramsatJamesFarm,” saidNoeFellowsofthesite,whichhosts thousandsofschoolchildrenforteaching programseachyear.

Tuloucommentedthathewashappy withtheprogress.

“Iwouldneverhavewantedtomissout onthischanceinmylifetoworkwithsuch amazingstaffpeople.”

Theeventalsoincludedasignature “pearlanniversary”cocktailandlivemusic bytheBackBayTrioandReedo.Liveand silentauctionsfeatureduniquebaysexperiences,includingInlandBaysboattoursand privateexperiencesattheJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve.Newthisyearwasthe30th anniversaryartraffle,whereattendeescould purchaseticketstowinoneof30one-of-akindartpiecesdonatedbylocalandregionalartists.

ThoseartistsincludedForrestAllread, JonBandish,OrionCameron,DebbiDean, MarcEmond,MarinaFeeser,ShandraFur-

tado,MaggieHeffernan,LauraHickman, ErinHellman,SherryInsley,Maureen Johnson,MikeJohnson,LauraKillpack, EmmaKirby,KimKlabe,MorganKrell, MichelleKoenig,LisaH.Lau,Ed Lewandowski,JordanMincy,KaitMonroe, BonniePalmatory,RenataPrice,NickSerratore,DaleSheldon,CrystalStokowski, G.W.Thompson,AsherTruittandHannah Whiddon.

ThenightalsomarkedtheannouncementoftheCenter’sWatershedSociety,a givingopportunitythatrecognizespeople whohaveprovidedfortheCIBinperpetuitythroughabequest,otherplannedgift,or lifetimecontributionsof$50,000ormore.

“TheCenterfortheInlandBaysisfueledbythegenerousspiritofourhard-

workingpartners,fabulousvolunteers,and, ofcourse,ourfinancialdonors.From amongstthemall,starsarise,”saidTulou. “WithournewWatershedSociety,werecognizeAustinF.Okie(a.k.a.“Pete”),oneof SussexCounty’sbrighteststars.Petelives hisloveforhiscounty’swildlandsand wildlife,andhisgenerosityhassetthestandardforthosewhoalsocherishthisspecial placewecallDelaware’sInlandBays.”

Hethenthankedthemajorsponsorsof theDeckedOutevent,whoincluded:the CarlM.FreemanFoundation,AshtonPools byDesign,CoastalPlantCare,ReWild DelMarVaSussexConservationDistrict, Del-CoastDesign&Build,AnnePowell, Realtor,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub, RichWeissmann&PattiDrago,EspoEnterprises,MonumentSotheby’s,Delmarva Power,ChesapeakeUtilities,Casella,Accent onTravel,NallyHomes,StraughanEnvironmental,Funland,Tributaries,Sovereign Consulting,DelmarvaPublicMedia,RehobothToy&Kite,RehobothBayOyster Co.andJackLingoRealtor.

Graytalkshistoryofaquaculture

“Youhavetosayagreatshout-outtothe volunteerswhohavesupportedtheseinland baysforover30yearsnow,”saidGrayofthe anniversarymilestone.“Thathasbeenthe realkeytothesuccess.”

“Westartedoutyearsago,inthe1980s to1990s,withfishkillsfromhypoxiagoing onhereinourthreebays”—theIndian River,AssawomanandRehobothbays— “andweneededtofigureoutwhatwashappeningtoourinlandfish,”saidGray.

Herecalledthatthen-Gov.TomCarper camedownin1993toseethebays.Carper wasgovernorfrom1993to2001,andTulou washisfirstDNRECsecretary.

“Thispromptedus.Therewassomuch growthhereanddevelopment,andwe knewweneededtofixit,”saidGray.“But oneofthekeyswastocreateadedicated sewersystemthatavoideddumpingof processedsewageorstormwaterintotheinlandbays.Werealizedwehadtodosomethingtoprotecttheenvironmenthere.”

“WhenIgotelectedin2012,theCenter fortheInlandBayswasjustgettingbackto activeaquacultureworkforouroysters,”recalledGray.

Healsorecalledtimeswhenhewasat IndianRiverHighSchoolinthelate1970s whentheonce-vibrantlocaloystermarket diedout.

“Theoystersgotdiseasedinourbays, andtheyjustcouldnotlive,”saidGrayof thosetimes.“SotheCIBdidtheresearch anddeterminedwhichoystervarietiescould comebackandthrivehere.”

Volunteerswouldtrydifferentexperimentsinthebays.

“In2012,wepassedabilltoimprove aquacultureinallthreeofourbays,”said Gray.

HenotedthattheLittleAssawoman Baywasdeemednotconducivetooyster farmingbutbettersuitedtoclams.How-

ever,theprojecttookoffintheothertwo bays.

“Nowwehaveoystersinourownbays here,”saidGray,agreeingthatthesixcommercialoysterfacilitiesaredoingwell. “However,beingawatermanisstillatough lifeandhardtomakeaprofitasaproducer.”

“Iwasdelightedtohavebeenapartofit allin2012,”recalledGray.“It’stoobadit hasnottakenoffinDelawarejustyetas muchaswehadhoped.It’satoughindustry,andyoucannotleave,rotatingthecages —youhavetolovetobeawaterman.”

“Ouroysterstastejustasgoodasthose fromMaineorotherproducingstates,” statedGray.

“Iamsoproudoftheworkthat ChristopheTulouandhisdeputy,Ana Fagan,aredoingwiththeJamesFarmexpansionwork.Thatisgoingtobeabigdeal forusandforeducation.Kidscanseewhat itwaslikeherebeforewehadallthisdevelopment.”

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BalletontheBeach DanceFestivalplanned atAssateagueStatePark

TheBalletontheBeachDanceFestivalisafreeoutdoorprofessionaldance performanceonAssateagueIslandthat isdesignedtoactasaconduittoconnectthecommunity,environment,and performingarts.CosponsoredbyAssateagueStatePark,theeventisscheduledforSept.21,witharaindateof Sept.22.

Theperformanceissettotakeplace from5to6:30p.m.,withpre-performanceactivitiesstartingat4p.m.The eventisfreeandopentothepublic. Parkingiswitha$5-per-vehiclestate parkfee.Ticketscanbepurchasedat www.balletonthebeach.org/tickets.

Fortheevent,whichwilltakeplace outdoorsalongtheAtlanticOcean,attendeesarebeinginvitedtobringbeach chairsortowelstoenjoyprofessional danceartistsperforminginanatural shorelinesetting.Inadditiontoprofessionalperformances,otherfestivalactivitiesincludeenvironmentaltalks,a communitydanceclass,artactivitiesfor children,andapointeshoepavilion sponsoredbyFreedofLondonUSA.

The2024BalletontheBeachDance Festivalincludesperformancesfrom NewYorkCity-basedContinuumContemporaryBallet,featuringthechoreographyofDirectingArtistDonna Salgado,appearancesbyartistsofthe WashingtonBalletandDanceTheatre ofHarlem,worksbyguestartistDarion SmithandtheJanusphereDanceCompany,artistsfromtheBalletTheatreof Mar yland,aswellasmusicalperformancesbyguestviolinistJonathanZapucheandmore.

Audiencememberswillalsolearn aboutthehistoryoftheisland,volunteeropportunitiesandthefamouswild poniesinanenvironmentaltalkfrom MeghanRhode,assistantparkmanager ofAssateagueStatePark,aswellasan eco-talkaboutthecoastalbayswatershedfromthecommunityengagement specialistoftheMarylandCoastalBays Program.

Formoreinformation,visitwww.balletonthebeach.org.

AARPseekslocalAndrusAwardnominees

AARPDelawareisnowaccepting nominationsforits2024AARP DelawareAndrusAwardforCommunityService,whichhonorsDelawareans 50orolderwhosharetheirexperience, talentandskillstoenrichthelivesof theircommunitymembers.

“AARPDelawareisexcitedtoshine alightonthesededicatedDelawareans whousewhatthey’velearnedtomakea differenceinthelivesaroundthem,” saidWendellAlfred,AARPDelaware statepresident.

Nominationswillbeevaluatedbya teamofAARPvolunteersbasedonhow thevolunteer’sworkhasimprovedthe

community,reflectedAARP’svision andmission,andinspiredothervolunteers.Theawardrecipientwillbeannouncedintheearlyfall.

AARPDelawareAndrusAwardfor CommunityServicenomineesmust meettheseeligibilityrequirements:

•Nomineemustbe50yearsorolder.

•Theachievements,accomplishments,orserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmusthavebeenperformed onavolunteerbasis,withoutpay.Volunteersreceivingsmallstipendstocover thecostsassociatedwiththevolunteer activityareeligible.

•Theachievements,accomplish-

mentsorserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmustreflectAARP’svision andpurpose.

•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmustbereplicableandprovideinspirationforotherstovolunteer.

•Partisanpoliticalachievements,accomplishmentsorservicemaynotbe considered.

•Couplesorpartnerswhoperform servicetogetherarealsoeligible;however,teamsarenoteligible.

•PreviousAndrusAwardrecipients arenoteligible.

•VolunteersservingontheAndrus

Awardselectioncommitteearenoteligible.

•AARPstaffmembersarenoteligible.

•Thisisnotaposthumousaward. Findoutmoreandseeanonline nominationformatwww.aarp.org/AndrusAward.Theapplicationdeadlineis Oct. 1.

TheAARPAndrusAwardfor CommunityServiceisanannualawards programdevelopedtohonorindividuals whoseserviceisauniqueandvaluable contributiontosociety.Lastyear, AARPrecognized49individualsand couplesfromaroundthecountry.

Author,veteranleadingprogramonVietnamwar

JournalistNancyE.Lynch,author oftheaward-winningbook“Vietnam Mailbag,VoicesfromtheWar:19681972,”andVietnamWarveteranRick Lovekinwilljoinforcesforamultimediaprogramat5:30p.m.onOct. 23attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary.

Underwrittenbyagrantfrom DelawareHumanities,Ly nchand Lovekin’spresentationissponsoredby thelibrary,whichislocatedat123W. PineStreetinGeorgetown.

ABethelresident,Lynchwillread

selectedcorrespondencefromservicemenfeaturedinherbook,basedon thenearly1,000lettersandhundreds ofpictureshernewspapercolumn, “Nancy’sVietnamMailbag,”received forfiveyearsfromtroopsonthefront linesduringthatwar.

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

herpledge.Thebookearnedagold medalfromIndependentPublisherin 2009forBestNon-Fictioninthe Mid-Atlantic.

Lovekinhadamedicaldisability andcouldhaveavoidedservicein Vietnambutchoseinsteadtoenlistin theU.S.Armyandspentayearin combatasadoorgunneronaHuey helicopterandlaterascrewchiefona Cobrachopper.

HewasbasedinBienHoaand VungTauwiththe147thHelicopter

Company.

HewrotefrequentlytoLy nchduringhis1969-1970tour,alwayssigning hisletters,“YourManinNam.”He willsharesomeofhiscombatexperiences,aswellasamediapresentation ofimagesfromVietnamenhanced with1960smusic.

Nowretired,Lovekin,formerlyof NewCastleCounty,livesinNorth East,Md.

Ly nchandLovekinwillbeavailableforquestionsaftertheirprogram.

MurderontheMenu

Special Comedy Event: Stand Up with Missy Hall

Saturday, September 21

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“Fifty Shade

Fifty”, has over a quarter million streams. Bringing folks together through laughter is Missy’s favorite thing…well, her favorite thing besides dogs, naps and not wearing real pants.

Salazar

September 27-29

Missy Hall, Queen of Happy Things,

funniest comedy

Seafood Market

Come by Car or Boat!

Flounder • Sea Bass • Tautog • Rock Fish • Tuna

Mahi • Sword sh • Scallops • Clams • Crabmeat

Soft Shell Crabs • Snow Crab Legs • Crab Cakes

Shrimp Salad • Tuna Salad and Steamed Items To Go

Now Open Thursday - Sunday –11am-5pm 39401 Inlet Rd. • North Indian River Marina • Rehoboth, DE 302-226-8220 • hookemcookem.com

September19

FallGala— TheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillholditsthirdannualfallgala,AutumnisintheAir,atCrippleCreekCountry Clubat5p.m.Fordetails,moreinformation,ortobecomeasponsor,visitthemat southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org. CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeach eve.cbsclass.org. HowtoMakeSeedBalls— JoinDocent DonnaBuonoatDelawareBotanicGardens at11:30a.m.assheteachesyouhowto havesomefunmakingseedballs.It'sa mixtureofclay,soilandseedswhichprotectnutrientsfortheseedstogrow.Thisis afamily-friendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15

admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.Mustmakeclassreservationsby goingtodelawaregarde ns.org/events. FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18+ ofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, Bethan yBeach,DE19930

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- $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 - $20 All Fajitas - Prime Rib Dinner - $25 Crab Cakes (2) Dinner - $25 - Football Specials All Day Get More Info Here

Specials 11:30am - 3:00 pm Dinner Specials 5pm - 8:30pm Food Daily 3-6pm BOGO 1/2 price on Mondays

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.foraBaby Beesstory-timeforchildren,ages0-24 months,andtheircaregivers,topromote earlyliteracy.Comelistentostories, songs,andengagewithotherbabies. StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagra m @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 FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.andplay somevideogames!We'vegotPS5,Nintendo Switch,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.Children16andunderareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Mustmaketourreservationsbygoingto delawaregardens.org/events. YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abegin-

SDTRtohostequineprogramforveterans

SouthernDelawareTherapeutic Riding(SDTR)willbehostingtwointeractiveminisessionswithhorsesfor veterans.Thefreeprogramswillprovideparticipantswithstrategiestopromotehealthandwellbeingwhile connectingwithotherveterans.Each two-weeksessionwillbeofferedon Fridaysfrom10a.m.untilnoon.Session1willrunSept.20-27.Session2 willrunonOct.4-11.

“Therearemanybenefitsfromthese funandinteractiveprogramswithour horses,”organizerssaid.“Participants willexperienceanincreasedsenseof wellbeing,improvetheircommunica-

tionskillsbypartneringwithahorse andparticipateinacommunitythatofferspositiveencouragement.Themini sessionsarebeingofferedtoprovide veteranswithanadvancepreviewofan eight-weekequine-assistedprogramfor veteransthatSDTRwilllaunchinJanuary2025.”

Thereisnocosttoattend,butinterestedveteransmustregisterinadvance bycontactingKellyBoyer,programdirectorat(302)644-1920orviaemailat kelly@sdtrhr.com.

TolearnmoreaboutSDTR,visit theirwebsiteat https://www.sdtrhr.com.

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonthat theOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost 166on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarines andNavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedin theCorps,livinginWorcesterorSussex Counties,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoining theorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call (410)430-7181oremail websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogi calSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visit thematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impaired persons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunityfor98 years.TheClubisanon-pro fitorganization, formedinfriendshipanddedicatedtocivic andcharitablepurposesandtheeducation ofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orif youareinterestedinattending,sendan emailtotherese.r.gross@gmail.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCateringinMillville.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,vis itthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary

ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizat ionwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocal schools,scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocial opportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongits members.Tolearnmoreabo utLBWC,visit Lbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hourFreeWrite sessionintheconferenceroomattheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscan practicecreativewritinginafriendlyand nurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree. Formoreinform ation,emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat6p.m.onthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothearea andwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryas anewmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwith thebartenderandshewillfindanofficerto takecareofyou.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,aswell asstateandnationalorganizations.They meetthesecondMondayofeachmonth (fromSeptemberthroughJune)attheIndian RiverYachtClubat10a.m.Tolearnmore, contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednes dayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhatthey doordon’taccept.

B eachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom 4to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute 54.Formoreinformation,call(302)4369577.

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SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceapp ointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,ins cribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

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

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibrar yhostsits

HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsare thefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to 3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristian Church.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440,orsend anemailtobonnie jd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNighte very 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,fr esh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeveryMondayeveningfrom6

to8p.m.inRoom#205intheChurch building.Therewillbevaluableguidance andtipsondealingwiththelossofaloved one.Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

VFWBreakfast— VFWPost7234holdsa breakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Thecostis$14foradults,andfreeforchildr enunder12.Themenufeaturesscrambledeggs,sausage,Frenchtoast, home-friedpotatoes,scrapple,ham, chippedbeefgravy,toast,pastries,juice, coffeeandtea.

MealsforMinistry— SalemChurchishostingMEalsforMinistryonthesecond Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. Therewillbechickenanddumplings,sides, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)5300064.

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings

canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonth atOceanView’sBigFishGrillat5p.m. Therewillben omeetinginJuly.Formore information,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830,orvisit https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebook pageathttps://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat 6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Information onmonthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoun dat sussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,notdropin,socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch02@gmail.comformore details.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy.Addition ally,thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from9:30to10:30a.m.,with instructorsHeatherMurphyandMicole Linehan.Thereisa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classesareopentothecom-

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ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoom from1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwa hashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore

information,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewes SeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponline atTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat 9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhill Fieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk,weather permitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’s LaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.For moreinformation,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.ThemeetingsbeginonJune6,2024.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

RollerSkating— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingrollerskatingeverysecondandfourth Fridayofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There isacostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare availableforpurchase.

Hobby/Craft

ofeachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereis nofee,andtherewillbecoffee,donuts andfellowship.Formoreinformation,call MikeStramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheFrankford DineronThursdaysfrom8to10 a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJackMagar atk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinfor mationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendan emailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needle point.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhost RydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inat thechurchthesecondandfourthFriday

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesday ofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

AlpacaFestivalsettocelebrateitsfourthyear

Anyonewhowantstohangout withanalpacaforanafternoonwill gettheopportunitytodojustthatat FourAcresLiving’s4thAnnualAlpacaFestival,onSunday,Sept.22, from10a.m.to2p.m.

Threealpacababiesbornthis summerwillbemakingtheirfestival debutatthe15-acrefarmlocatedat 32236OmarRoadnearFrankford. Eventattendeeswillbeabletofeed babiesAngelicSerenade,Simply LovelyandCoya(meaning“Queen” inthecenturies-oldpre-Incanlanguage).Bornonthefarm,thenewcomersjointheother44alpacaswho callittheirhome.

“Thesummerbabiesarevery cute,”saidLizFerguson,co-owner withherhusband,Jose.“Thefestival isareallyhappyfamilything.There’s

acertainamountofjoytoit!”

HavingraisedalpacasinDelaware fornineyears,theFergusonsmoved theirfarmfouryearsagofromSelbyvilletoFrankford,wheretheyhave theroomtoexpand.Thealpacafarm nowhousesaretailstore,openFridaytoSundayfrom10a.m.to2p.m. Theshopsellsalpacagoods,accessoriesanduniqueproductsdesigned onthefarm.

“Manyareunawareofthequalitiesofalpacafiber,asitiswarmer, weighslessandismoredurablethan wool,”theysaid.“Thefiberissoft likecashmerebutstrongerandisa naturallyhypoallergenicproduct.”

TheFergusonsfoundtheirinitial inspirationtoownanalpacafarm whiletravelingoutwestinWashingtonandOregonstates.

“Itwastherethatwemetthese beautiful,gentleandcalminganimals,”saidLizFerguson,“andthere wasnoturningback!”

Festivalgoerswillbeabletotake intraditionalPeruvianmusicperformedbyCarlosErazo.Erazo,born inEcuadorandknowninthe DelawareregionforhisAndeanmusicaltalent,playsavarietyofinstruments,suchasthequena,zampoñas, bombo,rondadorandthecharango. InpastyearsattheAlpacaFestival, attendeeswerealsotreatedtotheadditionofErazo’sfather,whoisamusicianaswellandhopestomakea returnappearance.CarlosErazowill bejoinedbylocaldrummerKen Schleifer.

Admissiontothefestivaliswitha non-perishablefooditemthatwillbe donatedtotheDelawareFoodBank.

“Lastyear,”LizFergusonsaid,“we donatedover900poundsoffoodand anadditional$800tofeedthehungry.We’relookingforwardtobreakinglastyears’record!”

Theeventwillalsohostadozen localvendorswhowillbebringing theirhandmadeitemstosell.Among thevendorswillbeLongridgeGardensfromSalisbury,Md.,selling looseflowersandarrangements.Four AcresFarmwillberafflingoffabasketfulloftheirproductsworthmore than$300,andagiftcertificatefor anAlpacaWalkforsixpeoplealso valuedat$300.

Thefamily-friendlyeventwill offerfacepainting,ponyridesand plentyofroomforkidstoplayand run.Maureen’sIceCreamandThe StreetKitchenfoodtruckwilloffer theirtreats,alongwithbakedgoods byRoger.

Theeventprovidesfreeparking, andattendeesarebeingencouraged tobringtheirchairsandenjoya greattimeonthefarm.Formoreinformation,visitfouracresliving.com.

SussexTechwelcomesalumnitostaff

SussexTechnicalHighSchoolthis weekannouncedthehiringoffive Techalumni,addingtothegrowing numberofformerstudentswhohave returnedtoSussexTechasfaculty andstaffmembers.

“Weareexcitedtowelcomeback thesetalentedindividuals,”saidPrincipalJohnBaugher.

“Theirprofessionalbackgrounds andcommitmenttotheSussexTech missionwillhelpsupportthecontinuedsuccessofourstudentsandprograms.”

SussexTechnicalHighSchoolisa publicschooldesignedtoprepare SussexCountystudentsforfuture successinworkforceenvironments, highereducationandthemilitary.

CoastalPoint•Submitted SussexTechalumniwhohavejoinedtheschool’sstaffinclude,fromleft:front row,CassidyMarvel,OliviaTrudeau,TyniaHopkins,AlisonKnox,Darian Mitchell,GraceBattenandShannonBrown;secondrow,JacquesBowe,LindsayMulrine,AmyCalhoun,JoshKunde,KatieHillerandKaniKane;thirdrow, DerekMagee,JohnJones,KelseyMulford,LaurenMahetta,KristaSchirmer, T.J.DukesandMatthewDrumheller;and,backrow,AmberSwingle,Brad Ellingsworth,SamKingandKyleFurniss.

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Inadditiontothesaleof plants,theeventwill alsofeatureaseriesof workshops,toursand informationsessions.

LittleGardenGallery hostingartistSandyWood

TheLittleGalleryatInlandBay GardenCenterfrommid-Septemberto mid-Octoberwillshowcaselocalartist SandyWood,whospecializesingarden art.“RepurposedSapBucketsandLids” willrunfromSept.16toOct.16.

Woodhaspaintedsapbucketsand lidswitharttocelebratetheseason. Buyerscanhangsapbucketsontheir wall,filledwithflowersorgreens,oruse themasanicebucketortrashbasket. Sapbucketlidsmakeauniquewall hanginginsideoroutsideofahome.

Bornin1937,Wood’swhimsicaland casualworkisilluminatedinherflowers,fruitandanimals.Shepaintson metal,salvagedwood,slate,stoneand glass.Tocreateheruniqueart,she’salwaysonthelookoutforvintagematerial andoftenvisitsantiquestores,thrift shopsandfleamarkets,inadditionto searchingtheinternetforherinspiration.Herartcanbefoundpaintedon

buckets,tubs,oldtiles,oldwooden shuttersanddoorpanels.

Attheageof87,shehasshownher workinjuriedartshowsinNaples,Fla., andBethanyBeach.Shewasoneof15 artistsdisplayingherworkintheGardenClubofAmericashowinWashington,D.C.Herloveofflowersisthe mainreasonshepaintsthem.Painting, shesaid,alwaysgiveshergreatgratificationandpleasure,alongwithhelping herthroughhardtimesinlife.Asshe reflectsonherlife,shesaid,sheismost proudtobethefounder17yearsagoof theBethanyBeachSeasideCraftShow, heldannuallyontheboardwalkinJune.

The InlandBaysGardenCenteris openMondaythroughSaturdayfrom9 a.m.to5p.m.,andSundayfrom10a.m. to3p.m.

Formoreinformation,contactSandy Danielsat(302)539-1839or sandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

RALtohostNativePlantSale

TheRehobothArtLeaguewillhost theirfirst-everNativePlantSale,which willcelebratetheorganization’shorticulturalheritage,onSaturday,Sept.21, from10a.m.to3p.m.Theeventwill offerafulldayoflearningaboutthe benefitsofplantingnativespeciesand thebeautyofgardendesign.Theevent isfreeandopentoall.

TheRehobothArtLeague’sNative PlantSalewillofferopportunitiesto purchasenativeplantsgrownbylocal nurserypartnersBellaTerraandtheInlandBaysGardenCenter.

Informationtableswillbestaffedby expertsfromDelaware’sMasterGardenerandMasterNaturalistprograms. Attendeescanlearnaboutthebenefits of nativeplants,identifyinginvasive species,howtotestsoiloridentifya tree,thebenefitsofusingintegrated pestmanagement(IPM)practices,lawn replacementideas,howtocreatearain gardenandmore.Theycanbringlandscapequestionsandasktheexperts.

Inadditiontotheplantsale,theday willfeatureaseriesofworkshopsand tourstogiveattendeestheopportunity tolearnmoreaboutgardeningandnativespecies.

At11a.m.,therewillbeafreeclass,

“BenefitsofNativePlantsWorkshop,” ledbyamemberoftheSussexCounty MasterGardeners,whowillintroduce attendeestothebenefitsofnative plants.Theclassisfree,butregistration isrequired,andseatsarelimited.Registerfortheworkshopatrehobothartleague.org/events.

Therewillbetwoguidedtoursofthe HomesteadGarden,at11a.m.and1 p.m.ThispartofRAL’scampuswasdesignedbytheleague’sfounder,Louise Corkran,in1931andisstilltruetoits originalcolonialrevivaldesign.Abrief visittotheartleague’snewnativeplant demonstrationgardenwillfollowthe tours.

AMasterNaturalistKeystoneTree Walkwilltakeplaceatnoonand2p.m. Participantscanlearnaboutthebenefits oftreesandtakeacloserlookatnative keystonetreesfoundacrosstheRAL’s 3.5-acrecampus.Participantswillsee someoftheinvasiveplantsandtrees foundthereandlearnaboutthechallengestheypresenttonativespecies. For additionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsclasses,memberships, eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsite atRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.

Obituaries

DiazJamesBonville,68

DiazJamesBonville,68,ofRehobothBeach,Del.,transitioned peacefully,surroundedbyhisloved ones,onSaturday,Sept.14,2024.He wasbornDec.24,1955,thefifth child,withtwobrothersandthree sisters,ofthelateRolandHarrison BonvilleSr.andSarahBelleShockleyBonville.

Hegrewupandattendedpublic schoolsinLincolnandtheCape HenlopenSchoolDistrict,graduatingin1973.Hewentontoattend collegeatDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeinGeorgetown,Del., wherehereceivedanassociate’sdegreeinhumanservices,withastrong concentrationinprogrammanagementandadministration.Notably,he wasthefirstAfricanAmericantoreceivetheDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeAlumniWalkof Successhonor.

Bonvillewasamanofmanytalents.Hespentagreatdealoftime workingforIndianRiverSchool DistrictbeforefinallyendinghiscareerworkingunderU.S.Rep.Lisa BluntRochesterin2022.Inaddition tohisschoolworkduties,hewas quitebusyinhischurchandcommunity.Hewastheco-founderofWest RehobothChildren&YouthProgramandthepresidentofWestSide NewBeginnings,whichheheldvery closetohisheart.

HewasamemberofMount PleasantChurchinRehoboth,where heservedonseveralministries.He alsodelegatedhistimeandexpertise toserveonnumerousboardsandorganizationsthroughoutthecommunityandstate.Hewasappointedby thegovernortobeanactivemember oftheDelawareHuman&Civil RightsCommission.

Hischurch,schoolandcommunityinvolvementbroughthimseveral honorsandrewards.Hisvolunteerismhasgainedlocal,stateand nationalmediaattention.Inhisspare time,heenjoyedreading,traveling, writing,publicspeaking,mentoring, volunteeringandtheSpanishculture. Hetouchedmanylivesthroughhis text-messageministry.

Bonvilleleavestocherishloving memorieshiswifeof44years,the formerLindaElizabethDuffyofRehobothBeach,Del.;theirthree daughters,DilindaDeshields(and Carreras),LaToyaBonvilleandJalisa Bonville;threegrandchildren,Tamia Bonville,DaeveonDeshieldsand KendallDeshields;fivesiblings, RolandBonvilleJr.(andBeverly), SewardBonville(andIrene),Sarah Wood(andThomas),HelenaGibbs andEarlueWoodall(andLarry WoodallSr.);andin-laws,James Duffy(andEverlina),JohnDuffy

(andDiana),BruceDuffy(andSallie),CarltonDuffy,CornellDuffy (andStephanie),BernitaHackney, KelvinDuffy(andPamela),Marvin Duffy(andRuki)andMarlene Duffy.Healsoleavesbehindhis mother-in-law,IreneDuffy;ahostof belovednieces,nephewsandcousins; anextendedfamilyofcommunity members;andalongtimefamily friend,BrendaMilbourne.

Hewilllieinreposefrom11a.m. to1p.m.,Saturday,Sept.21,2024,at St.John2ndBaptistChurch,26602 Mt.JoyRoad,Millsboro,Del.,witha servicebeginningat1p.m.IntermentwillfollowatPeoplesMemorialParkinRehobothBeach,Del.In lieuofflowers,thefamilyrequested donationsbemadetoWestSide NewBeginnings/WestRehoboth Children&YouthProgram,19801 NorwoodSt.,RehobothBeach,DE 19971.

ReinhardHenry ‘Hank’Breyer,70

ReinhardHenry“Hank”Breyer, 70,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedaway onSept.9,2024,inLewes,Del.Born onFeb.8,1954,inPhiladelphia,Pa., hewasthecherishedsonofChrista (Herbst)BreyerandthelateHans Breyer.

Breyer’slifewasatestamenttothe valuesoffamily,faithandfriendship. HegraduatedfromSt.Joseph’sUniversitywithabachelor’sdegreein foodmarketing—afieldwherehe thrivedandbuiltlastingrelationships.However,itwashispassions beyondhiscareerthattrulydefined him.

Amanofdeepfaith,hefound greatjoyinattendingservicesand spendingtimewithhisbeloved

churchfamilyatBayShoreCommunityChurch.Hisfaithguidedhim, providinghimwithcomfortand strengththroughouthislife.

Outsideofhisspiritualcommitments,Breyerlivedlifetothefullest. Hewasanavidgolferandthepro shopmanagerattheBethanyBay golfcourseinMillville,Del.Hewas retiredbutfoundacommunityof peoplethatitwasajoytoworkwith andchosetoreturntotheworkforce. Hewasanenthusiasticfisherman, savoringmomentsbythewater.His loveforthebeachanditsserenity madeMillsborotheperfectplaceto callhome.Whetherhewascooking upafeastforlovedones,meticulouslydetailinghiscar,orsimplyrelaxingtothetunesofJimmyBuffett andclassicrock,heembracedevery momentwithpassionandenthusiasm.

AproudFreeMason,Breyervaluedtradition,camaraderieandthe bondsofbrotherhood.Yet,aboveall, nothinggavehimgreaterjoythanhis family.For29beautifulyears,he sharedhislifewithhislovingwife, Kay(Bower)Breyer,whomheadored deeply.Together,theybuiltalife filledwithloveandmemoriesthat willliveonintheheartsoftheir children:ValoriePaul,Andrea Draper,DonnaShoaffandAlex Breyer.Reinhardwasalsotheproud grandfatherofeightgrandchildren, whobroughthimimmenseprideand joy.

Hewasamanofmanytalents, greathumilityandunwaveringdevotiontothoseheloved.Hiskind heart,infectioussmileandzestfor lifewillbedeeplymissedbyallwho hadtheprivilegeofknowinghim. Breyerwasprecededindeathby

hisfather,HansBreyer,buthis legacylivesonintheheartsofhis survivingfamily:hisdevotedwife, Kay;hischildren;grandchildren;and hisdearsiblings,MonicaKnappand HerbBreyer.

Whileserviceswillbeprivate,the impactofhislifewillcontinuetobe feltfarandwide.Breyer’slifememorialwebpageisonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

AndrewA. ‘Andy’KominiakJr.,91

AndrewA.“Andy”KominiakJr., 91,ofBethanyBeach,Del.,andformerlyofFlanders,N.J.,passedaway onSaturday,Sept.14,2024,atthe DelawareHospiceCenterinMilford,Del.HewasborninMontville, N.J.,onDec.3,1932,sonofthelate AndrewA.Kominiakandthelate MaryElizabeth(Korkes)Kominiak. Kominiakproudlyservedhis countryasastaffsergeantintheU.S. AirForcefrom1952to1956,during theKoreanWar.Heretiredfrom workasanelectricalproductdesignerfromElastimold,working withthatcompanyfrom1970to 2000.

AftermovingtoDelaware,heenjoyedvolunteeringhistimewith MasonDixonVFWPost7234in OceanView,Del.,whereheservedin theHonorGuardandalsovolunteeredfortheSundaybrunches, wherehewasknownasthe“Toastmaster.”

Heenjoyedworkingonpuzzles, wasanavidreaderandwasproudto beanEagleScout.Hetookpridein hishomeandyard,andwasatalentedgardener.Heandhiswife,

Rose,lovedtotravelaroundthe world.Theyhadastrongbondwith Kihei,Maui,Hawaii,where,formore than20years,theyspentthree monthsduringthewinterthere,volunteeringwithawhale-watchingorganization.

Inadditiontohisparents,Kominiakwasprecededindeathbyhis lovingwifeof60years,RoseMarie Kominiak,inJanuaryof2024.Heis survivedbythreechildren,Donna Terreri(andKeith)ofLewisville, Texas,MarkKominiakofParkCity, Utah,andCherylHarrington(and Jon)ofOcean,N.J.;andfivegrandchildren,KrystopherTerreri,Lindsay Terreri,MadisonTerreri,SeanHarringtonandBrandonHarrington.

Aprayerservicewillbeheldat11 a.m.onTuesday,Sept.24,2024,in thechapelattheDelawareVeterans MemorialCemetery,26669Patriots Way,Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorial contributionsinKominiak’snameto MasonDixonVFWPost7234, 29265MarshyHopeWay,Ocean View,DE19970.Condolencesmay besentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MaryA.Pucci,68

MaryA.Pucci,68,ofFrankford, Del.,passedawayunexpectedlyon Thursday,Sept.12,2024,attheUniversityofMarylandMedicalCenter inBaltimore,Md.Shewasbornin Lewes,Del.,onMarch8,1956, daughterofthelateMerrillGrayand Florence(Clark)Gray.Shewasa graduateofIndianRiverHigh School,intheClassof1974.

Pucciworkedintheinsuranceindustryformanyyears,workingwith Atlantic,Smith,Cropper&Deelyin Willards,Md.,beforeherretirement. Shealsoworkedforseveralyearsas theactivitydirectoratTreasure BeachRV&CampgroundinSelbyville,Del.

Shelovedthebeach,havingher ladies’luncheonswithherfriends, walkingthelocalparksandwatching thebandsatthebandstandin Bethany.ShewasafaithfulparishioneratSt.AnnCatholicChurchin BethanyBeach,enjoyedvolunteering hertimeatthechurch,andalsowas avolunteerandsupporterofOperationSEAstheDayinBethany Beach.

Aboveallelse,shelovedherfamily,especiallyspendingtimewithher grandchildren.Shefaithfullyattendedallofhergrandchildren’s sportingeventsandevenvolunteered withLowerSussexLittleLeague,

IndianRiverBaseballBoostersand IndianRiverFootballBoosters,as hergrandchildrenparticipatedin thosesportingevents.

Inadditiontoherparents,Pucci wasprecededindeathbyherbeloved husband,NicholasT.Pucci,in2018; andaspecialaunt,DaisyRepsch. Sheissurvivedbyherdaughter, Melissa“Missy”ShowalterofDagsboro,Del.;ason,JasonPucciandhis wife,Kate,ofFrankford,Del.;five grandchildren,CoryShowalter,JordanShowalter,NicholasPucci, ChristopherPucciandKadenPucci; andagreat-granddaughter,Dakota Showalter;twosisters,Margaret “Peggy”YoungandDonnaJoseph; andaspecialnephew,MichaelRainwaterandhiswife,Christie,and theirtwochildren,AliciaandTy.

Aprayerservicewillbeheldat2 p.m.onMonday,Sept.23,2024,at theOceanViewChapelofMelson FuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRd.,OceanView,Del.,where friendsandfamilymaycallafter1 p.m.IntermentwillfollowatSt. George’sCemeteryinClarksville, Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionsin Pucci’snametoSt.JudeChildren’s ResearchHospitalbyvisiting www.stjude.org.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Arthur‘Art’Warrington,79 Arthur“Art”Warrington,79,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawayon Thursday,Aug.29,2024,afterabrief stayatBeebeHealthcareinLewes, Del.,andHarrisonHousein Georgetown,Del.Hewasbornon July6,1945,inLewes,tothelate HarbesonHickmanandAnnaMarian(Mitchell)Warrington.Hehad onebrother,DennyWarrington,who passedseveralyearsprior.

HeretiredfromworkforDelDOTin2004asaheavyequipment operator4after27yearsofservice. Afterheretired,hewoulddosmall jobsonhisbackhoe,drivingatractor forlocalfarmersandcuttinggrass formultipleproperties.Heenjoyed buyingandrestoringoldcars,and goingtocarshows.

Inadditiontohisparentsand brother,Warringtonwasalsoprecededindeathbyhisbelovedwife, JanetL.Warrington,earlierin2024. Heissurvivedbyanephew,cousins andmanyclosefriends.

Sinceserviceswillbeprivate,in lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggested donationsinmemoryofWarrington toVITASInnovativeHospiceCare, 30265CommerceDrive,Millsboro, DE19966.Condolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

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

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat2p.m .fortheirMahjongClub forcasualplaythroughoutthesummer! Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call

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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.Privatetoursareavailablebyappoint ment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall(302) 539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumis free,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe

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

September21

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearli estagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

ShrimpBowl— TherewillbeaShrimpBowl benefitfortheBethanyBeachVolunteer

museum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonline attownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbackto theearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.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 MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyville

FireCompanyatthefirehallfrom2to5 p.m.Thecostis$45perperson.Hotdogs andchipscost$5,andtherewillbe dessertsfromtheAuxiliaryandacash bar. 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— MayaBelardowillgivea specialperf ormanceatSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchat4p.m.Thisisfreeand opentothepublic.Noticketsarerequired,

hostsMenofChristMealsonthethird Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5 to7 p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis

andseatingisonafirst-come,first-served basis.

September22

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

AlpacaFestival— FourAcresLivingis hostinganAlpacaFestivalfrom10a.m.to 2p.m.Admissionscostsanon-perishable fooditemfortheFoodBankofDelaware. The rewillbemusic,food,vendors,pony ridesandtheopportunitytomeetthree newalpacababiesbornthissummer.Four Acresislcoatedat32236OmarRoad,in Frankford.

hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to 7p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

September23

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510. GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflow practice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10:15amonSep.16 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlin eregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

DisasterPreparedness:Part3&4— Pat HeinemanandPatYoungwilldiscussthe DelawareEmergencyManagement Agency’s(DEMA)“KnowYourZoneEmergencyEvacuationPlanning”andCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT) training,anationwideprogramthatequips volunteerswithavarietyofskillstohelp

enablethemtos urviveemergenciesand disasters.Theywillalsoprovideinformationonhowtoassembleandpreserveimportantdocumentsinoneplacein preparationforadisasteroremergency,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Discussion willincludewhichdocumentstoinclude, howtostorethem,andhowtosharethem withyoursupportnetwork.Helpfuldocumentsandresourceswillbeprovided. Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccep tedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

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

September24

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedo ne.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For

moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church. Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.isdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.!Childrenreadfor10minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5+.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us HealthTalk— SharonBaxley,PTA,of Aquacar ePTPlus,willpresentafreecommunityhealthtalkattheLewesPublicLibraryat5p.m.Shewilldiscusswaysto stayfitasweage.Shewilldemonstrate homeexercisesformobility,balanceand injuryprevention.Theeventisfree,but seatingislimited.Toregister,visitthemat tinyurl.com/lewes-library-injuryprevention

September25

MusicwithMissMaria— Thisprogramis designedforchildrenandtheircaregivers toenjoymovementandmusictogether withsingin g,dancing,andinstruments, heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.!Free,noregistrationrequired.Parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.

HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

NancyDrewInfo— Doyouremember readingNancyDrewbooksasachild?Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafree nostalgicpresentationthroughthe DelawareHumanities,presentedbyLora Englehart,includinghowthe1930’sicon changedthe waygirlsandwomenwere viewedinliteratureandbeyond,multiple factorsthatignitedtheinstantpopularityof NancyDrew,behind-the-scenes“secrets” aboutthewritingworld,thepublishingindustryandthedramabehindNancyDrew’s author“CarolynKeene,”andtheevolution ofNancyDrewthroughtheages.Fundedin partbytheDelawareHumanities.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat 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,re gisteratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, SpeakerSeries— Ifyou’dliketolearn moreabouthowdecisionsarebeingmade regardingthedevelopmentinyourneigh-

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borhoodandaroundthecounty,joinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.forapresentationanddiscussionaboutcountyland usedecisionsinSussexCounty.TheSussexCountyPreservationCoalitionand LeagueofWomenVotershavejoined forcestocreateaprogramontheSussex Countyelectedofficialsandtheirrolein Countyland-usedecisions.Thisisabipartisan,factualpresentation.Formoreinformation,call(302)732-9351.

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

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

Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointin theevening!Alllevelsare welcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302-

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

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 FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.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 Libraryisworkingourwaythroughsection 641.5oftheDeweyDecimalsystem(that's ourcookbooksection!),startingat5p.m. We'lllearnkitchenbasicsasweindividuallychoosearecipetocreatean dbringto thenextsession(wemeetonce/month— visitourwebsitefordates.)Aswelook aheadtotastingotherstudent'sdishes,

we'lllearnhowtheymadethemaswellas whattheylearnedfromtheirexperience cookingathome.Todaywewillbepresentingbreakfastfoodsandintroducinglunch recipes.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://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.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.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.

LEGOClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourla test 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.Mustca ll302858-5518toregisterstartingSeptember 20@11am.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguidefolksat FrankfordPublicLibraryat120:30p.m. throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Regis trationrequired. 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@fran kfordlibrary.

September28

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth,September’skitfo-

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cusesonpatternsandhowthey’reusedto unlockthemysteriesofournaturalworld. Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upat thecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518 EngineerEarlySTEMKits— Dropbythe FrankfordPublicLibrarytopickupafree Grab&GoSTEMKitprovidedbyEngineer Early.Thismonth’sthemeis“STEMTools,” featuringmeasuringtapes ,levels,and numberlines.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Train&ToyShow— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubishostingitssemi-annual trainshowthismonth,the2024Indian SummerTrainandToyShow,atTheHope CenteratMarinersBethelfrom9a.m.to2 p.m.ThisispartoftheClub’s20thAnniversaryExtravaganza.Admissionis$6, withchildren10andyoungerbeing admittedfree.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

September30

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora

free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibr aryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10:15amonSep. 16 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmpavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfor dPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 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.

October1

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa

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

October5-6

Crafts&Crafts— TheLewesHistoricalSocietywillhostaCrafts&CraftsFestival, from11a.m.to6p.m.onSaturday,and from11a.m.to4p.m.onSunday.There willbemorethan50artistss ellingtheir work,andworkshopswillbeconductedon bothdaysbyTheDevelopingArtistsCollaboration.DogfishHeadBreweryand CrookedHammockwillprovideabeertasting,withsamplesofmeadprovidedby BrimmingHornMeadery.Thereisa$10 admission,butitisfreeforchildren12and under.Thisisopentothepublic,butyou mustbeatleast21toconsumealcohol.

October6

OutdoorConcert— TheRehobothConcert Band,underthedirectionofStevenKieley, willperformanoutdoorsshow,“Concert OntheGreen,”atPayneter’sMill,justwest ofRoute1onCaveNeckRoad.Thisisfree andopentothepublic.Bringachair.

October7

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

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

October8

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

October8-10

SafeBoating— TheUSCoastGuardAuxiliaryisofferingtheSafeBoatingCourseat theOceanPinesLibraryfrom6to9p.m. Thecostis$20forallthreeevenings. Registerorgetmoreinformationbycalling barryCohenat(410)935-4807oremail cgauxoc@gmail.com.

October9-12

BookSaleBenefit— GeorgetownPublicLibraryishostingaBookSalebenefitevent thatwillrunfromWednesday,Oct.9., throughSaturday,Oct.12.Thehoursare 5-7p.m.onWednesday,10a.m.to 7p.m. onThursday,10a.m.to5p.m.onFriday, and10a.m.to1p.m.onSaturday.Inaddition,therewillbeaSip’n’Shopbenefit eventonFriday,Oct.11,from6to8p.m.

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Thursday, September 26 RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres with other writing enthusiasts!

Book-Cooks 5—6:00 pm Kids in grades 3rd—5th can learn

DelawarelaunchesAgriculturalFinancingProgram

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture(DDA),inpartnershipwiththe DivisionofSmallBusiness,officially launchedtheDelawareAgriculturalFinancingProgram(DAFP)thisweek. Thenewprogramaimstoincreasethe viabilityofDelaware’sagriculturalindustrybybroadeninglendingopportunitiesacrosstheagriculturalsector.

“Attractingnewfarmersandproducersintoournumberoneindustryisa criticalneedforDelaware,”saidSecretaryofAgricultureMichaelT.Scuse. “Weareexcitedtoofferthisnewloan program,incooperationwiththeDivisionofSmallBusiness,asawaytohelp farmandaquacultureproducerspurchasetheequipmenttheyneedtoget startedorexpandtheiroperations.”

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Therewillbeasilentauction,localauthors,lightrefreshments,withlocalwine available.

October12

Artisans’Fair— TheBethanyBeachfire hallwillhostthe16thAnnualArtisans’ Fair,from9a.m.to3p.m.Therewillbe morethan40artisanswithmultiplemediums,anditissponsoredbytheBethany

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foodprocessorsactivelyengagedincrop, livestock,aquacultureand/orfoodproductioninDelawareareeligibletoapply. Low-interestequipmentloanswill be availableforsupportingactivities,includingproduction,processing,packaging,aggregation,anddistributionfor smallandlargeoperations.

“Agricultureissuchanimportantindustryinourstate,andweareproudto partnerwiththeDelawareDepartment ofAgriculturetoensureitcontinuesto thriveandgrow,”saidDivisionofSmall BusinessDirectorReginaMitchell.

“DSBpridesitselfonbeingagood stewardofstatefundingandishonored tolenditsfinancialexpertisetohelp Delawarefarmers,producers,andfood processorsmeettheirneedstosustain theirlivelihoodandcontributionsto

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October14

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

October15

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TheDAFPcurrentlyhas$1.5millioninfundingavailable.Theprogram willprovideloansof$25,000to $250,000,withamaximumloanamount of50percentofaproject’stotalcost. Applicantsmustdemonstrateeligibility fromaprivatelenderforthebalanceof projectcosts.Finalclosingwillbecontingentontheapprovalofallparticipatinglenders.Allloanswillhaveatermof uptosevenyears,withinterest-onlypaymentsdueinthefirstyear,followedby fullamortization.Interestrateswillbe fixedat3.35percentforfirst-timefarmersandaquacultureprojectsand4.25 percentforallotherprojects.

AccordingtoJimmyKroon,DDA administrator,“Agricultureandaquaculturefinancingtendstobemoredifficult

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GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(30 2)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church.

October19

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOcto-

toobtainthroughtraditionalbanks.Producersmaynothaveformalbusiness training,theindustryhasthinmargins andhigherrisks,andspecializedequipmentsometimesdoesn’tprovidegood collateral.Yet,accordingtonearbystate agriculturefinancingprograms,farm loanstendtobesaferinvestmentsthan non-farmbusinessloans.”

Theapplicantmustprovideproofof farmorfoodbusinessoranIRSScheduleFtaxformfromthepreviousyear. DAFPrequiresthatallworkbeperformedbyexperiencedandqualified contractorslicensedbytheStateof Delaware,whoseprimarybusinesslocationisinDelaware.

Thoseinterestedinapplyingfora DAFPloancanfindmoreinformation athttps://de.gov/dafp.

ber.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selby ville.delaware.gov.

October20

TheHyssongs— TheHyssongswillperform atSt.MatthewsBytheSeaat6p.m.There isnocharge,butaloveofferingwillbereceived.

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RALfeaturningfivenew exhibitstofillgalleries

FromSept.27toOct.27,theRehobothArtLeaguewillshowcasea plethoraofnewexhibitions,highlightingvariousmediums,subjectsandtechniques.TheRAL’snextblockofshows willinclude:“LiminalSpace:OilPaintingsbyJinchulKim,”“SoundlessPoem: PaintingsandCeramicsbyJinsoonOh,” “FiberArtsMedley:HazelBradshawBeaumont,”“WildlifeandNatureArt: WorksbySteveOliver”and“Captured Nature:FineArtBotanicalsfromRAL’s F ineArtCollection.”

OntheeveningofSept.27from5to 7p.m.,theartleaguewillbehostingan openingreceptionforthesenewexhibits, invitinganyoneinterestedtovisitthe Corkran,Tubbs,VenturesandHomesteadgalleriestoseethedisplayedwork.

TheCorkranGallerywillbeshared bytwocomplementaryartists,displayingtheiruniqueworktogether.In “LiminalSpace,”JinchulKimwill showcasehishyper-realoilpaintings thatattempttocommunicatetothe viewerthroughnewerlanguagesthat canembrace/unitepreconceiveddefinitionswithinnovativeconstructs.Itis Kim’shopethattheviewercanparticipateinagameofreveal/concealment throughhiscompositions,contrasting thefirmarchitectureofhispainting withtheartificeofsuperficialbeauty.

AlongsideKim’sworkwillbeJinsoon Oh’ssoloshowcase,“SoundlessPoem.” Throughbothceramicpiecesand acrylicpaintings,Ohfindsthemiddle groundbetweenrepresentationalforms andpureabstractformality.Hergoal withtheworkisnottoemulateanimpactoranysurprise;rather,shewantsto engagewiththeviewerthroughthese imaginativeelementsthatcanbeextremelyvaluableasspaceactivatorsin herwork.Shewouldliketoseethese impliedaspectsspeaktothevieweras poetrydoes.

FiberartistHazelBradshaw-Beaumontbringsherthree-dimensionaltexturalartworkstotheTubbsGalleryin

her show,“FiberArtsMedley.”Drawing inspirationfromhermeltingpotoflife experiences,Bradshaw-Beaumontisinterestedinconveyingtheconnections betweenself,emotions,seasons,atmospheres,andtimeofday.She’sinspired bythenaturalelementsandthematerialsthemselves,whilethepatternsof landformsandtheatmosphericelementsalsoplayakeyroleincolorand moodexpressed.

SteveOliverexercisespatienceand observationwiththepiecesfeaturedin the VenturesGalleryaspartofhisexhibition,“WildlifeandNatureArt.”Every pieceinthisshowcanbeaccompanied byashortstoryaboutoneofOliver’s experiencesinthefieldandtheinspirationthatledtothepainting.Inthis work,hestrivestomakepaintingsthat areinteresting,accurate,colorful,and, mostofall,distinctivelyhis.Wildlifeart givesOliverawaytoexpresshisfascinationandappreciationforthenatural worldandtoconnectwithpeoplewho enjoythosesameamazingthings.

TheHomesteadwilldisplayacollectionofbloomingimagesin“Captured Nature:FineArtBotanicalsfromRAL’s FineArtCollection.”Flowersandplants havebeenusedassymbolsinartforcenturies,andtheycanrepresentmanydifferentthings.Forexample,arosecan symbolizelove,alilycansymbolizepurityandasunflowercansymbolizehappiness.Byincorporatingflowersand plantsintotheirart,artistscanaddlayersofmeaningandsymbolismtotheir work.Selectedbotanicalworksfromthe league’spermanentcollectionwillrepresenttheuniquestylesofthisbeloved subject.Followingtheendingofthis showonOct.27,theHomesteadwill closeforthewintermonths,reopening inthespringof2025.

Theexhibitionsarefreeandopento everyoneduringtheregulargallery hoursofMondaythroughSaturday,10 a.m.to4p.m.,andSunday,noonto4 p.m.

WisejourneysfrominjurytorecoverywithAquacare

ByRachelSwickMavity AquacarePhysicalTherapy

Anytimeanathletestepsonthefield, aninjuryispossible.ForJoelleWise,a promisingfieldhockeyplayeratIndian RiverHighSchool,adevastatingknee injuryduringthe2022preseasoncould havespelledtheendofherathleticaspirations.Instead,itbecamethebeginningofaninspiringcomebackstory, showcasingthecrucialroleofphysical therapyinhelpingathletesreturntothe sportstheylove.

Wise,amemberoftheIRHSClass of 2025,recalledthemomentthat changedeverything.

“Itwasduringapreseasonpractice,” shesaid.“Iheardapop,andjustlike that,myjunior-yearplanswereturned upsidedown.”

Thediagnosiswassevere:Wisehad tornheranteriorcruciateligament (ACL),medialcollateralligament (MCL)andmeniscus—atriplethreat thatcouldsidelinemanyathletespermanently.

FollowingsurgeryinSeptember, Wisefacedadauntingrecoveryprocess.

“Iwasinawheelchairformonths beforegraduatingtocrutches,”shesaid. “Thethoughtofgettingbackonthe fieldseemedimpossiblyfaraway.”

EnterAquacarePhysicalTherapyin Millville,recommendedbyWise’sorthopedicsurgeon.Undertheguidance ofphysicaltherapistConnorDrislane andhisteam,Wiseembarkedonan11monthjourneythatwouldnotonlyheal herkneebutredefineherunderstanding ofperseveranceandstrength.

“Afternotusingmykneeorlegs muchformorethansixmonths,Ihad lost asignificantamountofstrength,” Wiseexplained.“Iessentiallyhadto startover,rebuildingmystrengthand staminafromscratch.”

Atailoredapproach

Drislaneemphasizestheimportance ofatailoredapproachincaseslike Wise’s.

“Withsuchacomprehensiveinjury,

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AquacarePhysicalTherapypresentsitsathleteoftheweek,JoelleWise,whosufferedatornACL,MCLandmeniscusduringapractice.Wisewillreturntoplayfield hockey forIRthisseason.

especiallyinasportlikefieldhockey thatdemandsquickdirectional changesandstability,wehadtobemethodicalinourrehabilitationplan,”he said.

Thetherapyregimenwasdiverse andchallenging.

“ Wefocusedfirstonregainingher mobilityandre-educatingthemuscles’ abilitytofirecorrectlyandefficiently,” Drislanesaid.“It’scrucialthateachexerciseandintervention,throughout eachphaseofherrehabilitation,havea specificpurposeinJoelle’srecovery.”

Wiseadmittedthattheprocesswasn’talwayseasy.

“Thereweredayswhenprogressfelt slow,andtheexercisesweretough,”she said.“ButtheteamatAquacarealways keptmemotivated.Theyhelpedme seethebiggerpicture —gettingback

tothesportIlove.”

Asmonthspassed,Wise’sdeterminationbegantopayoff.Gradually,she regainedstrength,flexibilityandconfidenceinherrehabilitatedknee.The therapydidn’tjustfocusonherinjury —itpreparedherentirebodyforthe rigorsofcompetitivefieldhockey.

“Onceshewasready,webeganinvolvingmoresport-specificexercises,” Drislaneexplained.“Thisincludedlateralmovements,quickstartsandstops, andexercisestomimictheprolonged loadingofherkneethatisrequiredin fieldhockey.Ourgoalwasnotjustto healherknee,buttomakehera stronger,moreresilientathleteoverall.”

Wisewasabletoreturntothefield forherjuniorseasonandsaidsheisexcitedtoenterherseniorseasonthis year.

“Ifeelstrongerandmoreawareof mybody,”Wisesaid.“Theinjuryand rehabprocesstaughtmesomuchabout propermovementandtheimportance ofoverallfitnessinpreventingfuture injuries.”

Morethanphysicaltherapy

Wise’sexperienceatAquacareleft suchapositiveimpressionthatshenow workspart-timeatthefrontdesk.

“Thetherapistshavebecomelike familytome,”shesaid.“I’veseenfirsthandhowtheychangelives,andI’m proudtobeapartofthat,evenina smallway.”

Herstoryservesasaninspirationto otheryoungathletesfacingsimilarsetbacks.Itunderscoresthevitalrolethat dedicatedphysicaltherapyplaysinnot justhealinginjuries,butinhelpingathletesreturntopeakperformance.

“Joelle’sjourneyisatestamenttothe powerofpersonalized,committedphysicaltherapy.It’snotjustabouthealing aninjury;it’saboutrebuildinganathlete,bothphysicallyandmentally,” Drislanesaid.“Seeingathleteslike Joellereturntotheirsports,stronger andmorepassionatethanever—that’s whywedowhatwedo.”

AquacareAthleticspartnerswith O ut-Train,apersonalperformanceand fitnesscompanybasedinSussex County.Out-Trainworkswithhigh schoolandcollegeathletestohelpthem boostperformance,gainmuscleand trainsmarter.

ToconnectwithAquacareAthletics, contactConnorDrislaneat cdrislane@aquacarerehab.com.

Aquacare–Millvilleislocatedat 38069TownCenterDrive,Unit15, Millville.Scheduleafreeconsultationat Aquacare–Millvillebycalling(302) 539-3110.

Aquacarealsoprovidesin-home physicaltherapyservices.Skiptheclinic andschedulephysicaltherapyathome, intheworkplace,atafitnesscenterorat acommunitypool.Learnmoreabout AquacarePTPlusatwww.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/pt-plus.

Newcommittee,partnersaimtoassisttheformerlyincarcerated

Anewlyformedcommitteeofthe SouthernDelawareAllianceforRacial Justice,basedinLewes,isrunningfull speedahead.ThegoaloftheReturning CitizensSupportCommittee(RCSC)is tohelpreturningcitizensacquireessentialresourcesandempowerincarcerated menandwomenortheirfamilyor friendstoovercomebarriersforsuccessfulreentryintothecommunity.

Dedicatedtoassistingreturningcitizensinobtainingaccesstoservicesfor returntotheworkforce,reunitingwith theirfamilies,orseekingshelter,legal services,andmedicaland/ormental healthreferral,thelong-termgoalisto preventrecidivism.

FocusedprimarilyonSussexCounty, thecommitteeispartneringwithseveral organizationsinDelaware’sthreecountiesandhopestoeventuallyprovide statewideservices.

MelvinMitchell,theRCSCchair, describeditsfuturegoals:“TheReturningCitizensSupportCommitteewill researchandreportissuesinthelife cycleoftheentireprisonsystemandadvocateforchange—fromintake,sentencingandincarceration;toreturning tosocietyandeffectingand/orsupportingchangethroughlegislation.”

MitchellrecentlyretiredtoMillsboro, fromBowie,Md.Describedasaprison reformactivistwithapassionforreformingMaryland’scriminal,legaland prisonsystems,hebringsyearsofexperiencetoDelaware.Afterafederalgovernmentinformationtechnologycareer, andworkingaspresidentandCEOofa companydesigningandimplementing informationmanagementsystems,he,in collaborationwiththeministerofReid TempleinGlennDale,Md.,wasactivelyinvolvedfor30yearsinsupportof citizensreturningtosocietyfromprison.

Thatministry,SecondChancewith Assistance,withotherfaith-basedcommunities,organizationsandgovernment entitiesofferedformerlyincarcerated citizensandtheirfamiliessimilarservicesofferedbyRCSC.

TheRev.JoycePughofReidTemple AfricanEpiscopal(AME)Churchsaid, “ReidTemple,thelargestAMEchurch intheworld,hasbeenaleaderinministeringtoreturningcitizensinandoutof prisonfordecades.MelvinMitchellwas uniquelyqualifiedasaleaderintheReid TemplePrisonMinistrybecauseofhis longadvocacyandsupportforhistwo nephewsservinglifelongsentencesin thefederalprisonsystem,andasmoderatorfortheirexpungementconferences. HeparticipatedinSundayservicesin themen’sandwomen’sprisonsandmentoredreturningcitizensupontheirreleasefromprison.Hisbackgroundin strategicplanningwasintegraltotheeffortstoreformthecriminaljusticesysteminthestate.”

SoonafterhesettledinDelaware, Mitchellreachedouttothelegislature, andhesoonestablishedpartnerships

withDelawareStateUniversity,and withKentandNewCastleCountyorganizationswithsimilargoals.

MitchellwascontactedbytheNationalAbolishtheDeathPenaltyorganization,ofwhichheisamember,the nightbeforeDelaware’sHouseCommitteeplannedtodiscusslegislationto abolishthedeathpenalty.Thenext morning,forthefirsttime,hepresented publiccommentataDelawareHouse Committeemeeting.Mitchell,asalifelongcivilsrightsadvocate,saidheknew theimportanceoflegislationthatwould bepresentedtotheGeneralAssemblyto makelong-term sustainablechangein thatarea.

HB70bill,whicheliminatesthe deathpenaltyforanyoneconvictedof first-degreemurderforanoffensecommittedaftertheperson’s18thbirthday,

waspassedbyasimplemajority.The penaltyisimprisonmentfortheremainderoftheperson’snaturallifewithout benefitofprobationorparoleorany otherreduction.HB301,aconstitutionalamendmentbanningthedeath penaltyasamethodofpunishmentin Delaware,requiresatwo-thirdsmajority andwasfourvotesshortofthe28votes neededtopass.Theamendmenthasto beintroducedagaininthenextGeneral Assemblysession.

MitchellalsoparticipatedinLobby Daysandprovidedtestimonyfortwo additionalbillsthatwouldimpactthe livesofreturningcitizensconsideredin the2024legislativesession.HouseBill 290wouldremovebarrierstohighereducationbyallowingastudentconvicted ofaviolentfelonytoqualifyforormaintaineligibilityforaStudentExcellence

EqualsDegree(SEED)scholarship. AlthoughonlytheHB70bill,death penaltyabolishmentlegislation,wassuccessful,Mitchellemphasizedtheimportanceofbeingvigilantandcommittedto continuingtofightinthefutureforlegislationthatcouldhaveapositiveimpact onthelivesofDelaware’sreturningcitizens.

TheRSCSwebsiterecentlywentlive, athttps://sdarj.org/committees/returning-citizens-support-committee/.Incarceratedindividualswithaccesstoa computerorfamilyorfriendscanrequest,atthepresenttime,RCSCsupportinfourareas:shelter,employment, legalservicesreferral,andmedical and/ormentalhealthreferral.Forindividualswithoutcomputeraccess,the formcanbedownloaded,printedand mailed.

EastCoastGardenCenterrecently announceditsFallisforPlanting ClassSeries.TheseriesbeginsSaturday,Sept.21,andrunsthroughSaturday,Oct.26.Mostclassescosts$10 (exceptionsnoted)andarescheduled for11a.m.onSaturdays.Theclasses willbeheldattheGardenCenter,locatedat30366CordreyRoad,Millsboro,within-personinstruction.

Customerscansignupon-lineat https://www.eastcoastgardencenter.co montheClasses/GiftCardsTabor calltheGardenCenterat(302)9453489andcompleteacreditcardpaymentoverthephone.Pre-registration isrequired.

Eachclassisanindependentstandaloneoracustomercouldopttoattendseveralclasses.Theclassseriesis designedtoassistthecustomerin

makingsuccessfulplantselectiondecisions,increasetheirplantandproduct knowledge,andensureproperplanting andcareoftheirplantinvestments.

Theone-hourclasseswillinclude presentationsandexamplesforhandsonplantfamiliarization.Theformatis designedtoamplifythepresentation portionofeachclassbyshowingthe customersspecificplantsandvarieties.

Classschedule:

•Sept.21,LeafjoyHouseplants— Thegardencenteristeamingupwith ProvenWinnerstoshowcasetheir Leafjoyhouseplantcollections.This classwillintroduceattendeestothe fourLeafjoyhouseplantcategoriesand theindoorenvironmentsinwhichthey willthrive.Fromlow-lighttohighhumidityandeverythinginbetween, theywillprovideknowledgetohelp

customersmakethebestdecisionin choosingwhichhouseplantstobring intoaspace.Theywillalsogoover houseplantcareandintroducethemto newhouseplantsspeciallycuratedfor theirHouseplantClub/LeafjoyPopUpMarket.Eachclassparticipantwill alsoreceiveafreeLeafjoy9-centimeterpothouseplant.”

•Sept.28,PlantingSpringBulbs, Landscapes&Containers—Fallis thetimetogetspringbulbsplanted. Learnabouttheenduringtraditionof fallbulbplanting.Frompreparation, selection,designandmaintenance, theywillcovertechniquesforboth landscapeandcontainerplanting. Withafewsimplestepsnow,people canenjoyearlyspringcolorintheir yard.

•Oct.5,Hydrangeas—Learnthe

fundamentalsofselecting,planting andmaintaininghydrangeas.This classwillcoverthedifferentvarieties, whethertheybloomonoldornew wood,whentoprune,shrubsizeand bloomshape.Theywillalsocoversoil pHandhowitaffectsbloomcolor.

•Oct.12,Pr uning—Pruningcan beessentialtothehealthandappearanceofmanyshrubsandtrees,andyet manypeoplearereluctanttotakeit on.Thisclasswillaimtosetattendees upforsuccessbygoingoverthefundamentalsofpruning.Theclasswill coverwhentoprune,wheretocut, howtoeliminateproblematic branches,thinningoutandpruning frequency.

•Oct.26,HalloweenPlanterMake &Take—Getreadyforaspooky HalloweenexperiencewiththeECG C HouseplantClubandcreateaHalloween-themedplanter.Choosethree orfoursucculents,andthey’llguide everyonethroughthepottingprocess. They’llalsosharecaretipsforthat eerienewplanter.Whenpeopleregister,they’llselecteithertheMake& Takeclassthatincludesoneceramic skullpotoramushroompot(both withadrainagehole),plusallsupplies. Spaceislimited,andpre-registration isrequired.TheHalloweenMake& Takecosts$40perperson.

Beginneroiland acrylicpainting classesofferedatRAL

Thosewhomayhavewondered howoilandacrylicpaintdifferwill haveBarryKoplowitzavailableatthe RehobothArtLeaguetoteachthem howtousebothmediums.Beginner OilorAcrylicPaintingwithKoplowitzwillbeofferedonMonday afternoonsfromSept.30toOct.21 from1to4:30p.m.

Koplowitz’sclasswillexploreall thetechniquesthatmakeoiland acrylicpaintdifferentandsimilar. Studentswilllearnwhentouse mediumvs.thinner,howtolayer paintingsandthebasicsofglazing (yes,artistscanglazeinacrylics), toningandmixingcolor.Theinstructorwillprovidethesourcephotosandwillworkwitheachstudent individuallyandmeetthemattheir currentskilllevel.Whilestudents willlearnaboutbothmediums,they willpaintinonlyone.

BeginnerOilorAcrylicPainting withBarryKoplowitzisavailablefor studentsatbeginnerskilllevel,18or older.Thecostoftheclassis$200 formembersor$235fornon-members.Visitrehobothartleague.orgor call(302)227-8408,ext.112,toregister.

IowemylifetoDr.HiltonattheSouthCoastalEmergencyDepartment

ByCynthiaLamastra SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Ihaveheardthatmanywomentend toputthingsoffwhenitcomestotheir healthandthatwomencanbeat greaterriskforseriousissuesbecause ofit.Ialsobelievethisistruebecause thisisthewayIusuallyam—usually, butveryluckily,notalways.

Iremembertheearlyeveningof Feb.25,whenIstartedtofeelalittle dizzyandlightheaded.Ihadsomepain inthebackofmyshoulder,andIfelta littleclammy,withweaknessandan upsetstomach.Icheckedmyblood pressure,anditwasupalittlebit,too. Around9p.m.,Istartedtofeeleven worse,andthatgotmeveryconcerned.

Itoldmyhusband,Mark,thatI neededtogototheemergencydepartment,andhedrovemethere.Welive about10minutesawayfromBeebe’s SouthCoastalHealthCampus,andI toldMarktodropmeoffatthedoor.I wasfeelingevenworseandveryweak. Therewasawheelchairrightatthe frontdoor,andIsatinit.Mark wheeledmein,andItoldthereceptionistthatIthoughtIwashavinga heartattack.

Theypromptlygotmebacktoa treatmentroomandJonathanHilton, MD,cameinrightaway.Dr.Hilton

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MarkandCynthiaLamastraarejoinedbyJonathanHilton,MD,andChristineFreitas, RN,nursemanagerattheSouthCoastalEmergencyDepartment.

orderedanIVandanEKG.Everyone keptaneyeonme,butwithin10or15 minutesIhadacardiacarrest.My heartstopped.

Assoonasthemachinewentoff, Dr.Hiltonandhiswholeteamran rightin.Myhusbandwasafraidhe mightloseme,butDr.Hiltonandthe teamweresoquick,andtheysavedmy life.TheteamimmediatelyadministeredoxygenandstartedCPR,then

usedthedefibrillatortorestartmy heart.Imusthaveblackedout,because Idon’trememberanything,butMark wasbymyside,andhetoldmeeverythingDr.Hiltonandhisteamdidto saveme.

Dr.Hiltonwascallingmyname afterhegotmyheartgoingagain.He assuredmethatIwasingoodhands, andheletmeknowthatIhadexperiencedacardiacarrest.Dr.Hiltonwas

socalmingandsupportive—hemade mefeelsafe.IbelievethereasonIrecoveredsowellisbecauseofhisquick actions.Ihavenoneurologicalissues, andIdidnotneedphysicaloroccupationaltherapy.Dr.Hiltonwasremarkable—heistrulyalifesaver! Thinkingback,ifIhaddismissed mysymptomsandjustgonetobedto waitandseehowIfeltinthemorning, Iprobablywouldhavedied.Myhusbandisasoundsleeper,andheprobablywouldhavejustthoughtthatIwas fastasleep!Iknowthattakingaction andgettingemergencycareisthereasonIamstillhere.

IfeelthatIowemylifetoDr. JonathanHiltonandhisteamatBeebe Healthcare’sSouthCoastalEmergency Department.MarkandIknowourdonationshelpBeebetobringevenmore life-savingtechnologiestoourarea.We believeBeebeisthebesthospitalinour area,andthat’swhywesupportBeebe.

Asacommunity-based,not-forprofithealthcaresystem,Beebe Healthcaredependsonthegenerous supportofthecommunityitserves.To makeagifttocelebratetheexcellent care youoralovedonehasreceived, visitBeebeMedicalFoundation atbeebemedicalfoundation.orgorcall (302)644-2900.

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TheSHA/SHIPPartnership Coalitions’missionistoimprove healthoutcomes,wellbeingand healthequityacrossDelaware’scommunitiesandpopulation.The DelawareDivisionofPublicHealth (DPH)andDelawareSHA/SHIP PartnershipCoalitionareseeking publicinputonthedraft2023 DelawareStateHealthAssessment (SHA),astatewideassessmentidentifyingtheprimaryhealthneedsof Delawareans.

TheSHAisconductedeveryfive yearsandwillinformtheco-creation ofaStateHealthImprovementPlan (SHIP)withtheparticipationof stakeholdersfrommanysectors.

AcopyoftheSHAdraftplanand thelinktothepubliccommentsurveycanbefoundontheSHIPwebsiteathttps://delawareship.org.

Commentscanalsobesubmittedat info@delawareship.org.Thedeadline forcommentsubmissionsistheclose ofbusinessonSept.20.

TheSHAprocesswasledbythe UniversityofDelaware’sEpidemiologyProgramandPartnershipfor HealthyCommunitiesandincluded aseriesofcommunityhealthassessments(i.e.,surveys)andcommunity conversationsinDelaware’sthree counties.ThegoaloftheSHAisto understandthestatusofhealthand wellbeing,thefactorsthatinfluence healthoutcomes,howthesefactors areexperienceddifferentlybyplace andpopulation,andthechallenges andassetsofcommunities.Basedon thedataintheSHA,thecross-sector PartnershipCoalitionwillidentify priorityareasofconcernandstrategiestoimprovehealthandwell-

beingsothatallDelawareanshave thechancetothrive.

TheSHA/SHIPusestheVital ConditionsforHealth&Well-Being asitsguidingframework.Thevital conditionsarethefactorsthatall peopleneedallthetimetobe healthyandwelltoreachtheirfull potential.Thevitalconditionsincludereliabletransportation,thriving naturalworld,basicneedsforhealth andsafety,humanehousing,meaningfulworkandwealth,lifelong learning,andbelongingandcivic muscle(abilitytomakechange).

Accordingtotheplan,multi-solvingacrossthesevitalconditionareas, especiallyaffordableandqualitylivingspaces,accessibleandequitable educationalopportunities,reliable andsafewaystogetaround,fulfilling jobsthatpayalivingwage,and

meetingbasicneedsareSHIP-wide priorities.

“Thepubliccommentperiodallowsforyourvoicetobeheard,and weencourageyoutoactivelyparticipateinthisprocess,offersubstitute language,shareyourexpertise,and helpidentifysolutionsorerrorsthat mayhavebeenoverlooked,”said DPHBureauofHealthEquityChief SequoiaRent.“Mostimportantly, commentingensuresthatyourlived experiencesareconsidered.Welook forwardtoreceivingyourvaluable inputandworkingtogethertocreate ahealthierfutureforourstate.”

Anyperson,groupororganization cancreateapubliccomment.Commentsmaybesubmittedanonymouslyonechooses.Thecomment periodwilllasttwoweeks.Afterthe commentperiodcloses,allcomments receivedwillbereviewedandDPH willorganizepartnersagaintodevelopandalignstrategiesandgoals toaddressDelaware’smajorhealth needs.

“DPHvaluesyourexperienceand encouragesyoutoofferyourfeedbackinimprovingthestateof Delaware.”

TolearnmoreaboutDelaware’s SHA/SHIP,visitwww.DelawareSHIP.org.

Localbilingualauthor, 15,releasesnewbook

MáximoCésarCastellanos,a15year-oldbilingualauthorfromGeorgetown,haspublishedhis11thbookin SpanishandEnglish.Hisnewbookis titled“Dr.PrenyelGuerrerodelOtro Mundo”inSpanishand“Dr.Prenand theWarriorfromtheOtherWorld”in English.

“Dr.PrenandtheWarriorfromthe OtherWorld”isthefifthbookinthe Dr.Prenseries:Itisthelastdaytosettlethebet.Georgeisinthecabinwith Dr.PreninthesmalltownofPascanwon.Withlittletimeleft,Georgemust findoutthefinalpartofDr.Pren’s story,orhewilllosehislife.Dr.Pren tellsGeorgeabouthissister,thecatastrophethatseparatedhimfromhis familyyearsago,andtheeventsthat ledDr.Prentoendupinthecabin. GeorgewilldiscoverhowDr.Pren facedafierceenemyinhislasttestin ordertobecometheGuardianofthe Vortex.

“Dr.PrenandtheWarriorfromthe OtherWorld”isthe11thbookwritten, translatedandillustratedbytheyoung bilingualauthor.TheEnglishedition andtheSpanisheditionofthebook are nowavailableonAmazon.comand Barnesandnoble.com.Formoreinformationabouttheauthorandhis22 books,visithisauthorpageat https://www.amazon.com/author/maximocesarcastellanos.

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FRIDAY

Secret Celebrity Renovation (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

A brand-new episode of this celebrity home renovation show airs tonight. This time, LA Dodger shortstop Markus “Mookie” Betts decides to pay back his father with the surprise of a much-needed home renovation. Nischelle Turner hosts.

Deadlock (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This new one-hour special encourages civil dialog in a world where discord and anger seem to live around every corner. A diverse panel from legal, political and cultural spheres delve into complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios.

SATURDAY

New House No Debt (23) A&E 12 p.m.

Brock and Mary are ready to trade-in the suburbs for the sandy shores of a small beach town. While still keeping budget in mind, the pair is determined to purchase property on either the Northeast Coast of Florida or the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

College Football (3) CW 8:30 p.m.

With playoffs looming in the distance, fans of the Boilermakers and the Beavers alike are anxiously completing their game day traditions, hoping for the best. Who takes the win is all up to the talented players of Purdue and Oregon State.

SUNDAY Matlock (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Attorney Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates) decides to begin practicing law again at a prestigious law firm in this series premiere and reboot of the ‘80s TV classic. Matty’s unassuming ways and folksy charm helps her sway juries and win clients.

Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Susan’s (Lesley Manville) quest to solve a cold case takes her to the Treherne’s Hotel, where she learns of a former employee found guilty of murder. Then, Atticus (Timothy McMullan) investigates possible suspects for Melissa’s (Rosalie Craig) murder.

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Endgame ('19) Robert Downey Jr.. <+++ Doctor Strange ('16)Chiwetel Ejiofor,Benedict Cumberbatch. <+++ Ant-Man and The Wasp ('18)

Caputo (N) Theresa Caputo (N) Theresa Caputo (N) (:05) Theresa Caputo (N) (:05) T. Caputo (N)(SF)

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NFL Football (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

If one was only looking at the preseason results for both the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals, it’d be right to assume they had other things on their minds. But can QB Joe Burrows and the Bengals put their home field advantage to good use?

Crossroads: A Conversation With America (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

As America suffers from debilitating partisanship, a lack of trust in government, political violence and social change, Judy Woodruff ventures out to identify the forces driving Americans apart. She sits down with experts to see what might be done.

Brilliant Minds (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of neurologist Oliver Sacks, this series premiere follows revolutionary neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team as they live and explore medicine’s last great frontier — the human mind.

TUESDAY

Murder in a Small Town (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) moved to a quiet, coastal town to heal a mind that was battered by big-city police work. However, he soon realizes that this amiable paradise has more than its share of deadly secrets that call upon his skills.

Last Bite Hotel (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Tituss Burgess welcomes eight chefs to his mysterious hotel to create amazing meals for its demanding VIP guests. Only able to bring 13 ingredients for their entire stay, contestants try to survive long enough to be the last chef standing and win $25,000.

High Potential (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

Season 1 of this unconventional drama continues as Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mother with a knack for solving crime, is hired by the local police department and teamed with Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), a by-the-book veteran detective.

WEDNESDAY

Big Cats 24/7 (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

A huge wildfire threatens the lions of the Okavango Delta, causing the males of the pride to re-establish boundaries and fight off intruders in service of protecting the vulnerable. Meanwhile, Xudum the leopardess risks life and limb to find a mate.

The Floor (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

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Thefirstaerialwaslaunchedquickly.

JuniorquarterbackDylanGriseconnectedwithIndianRiverHighSchool juniorwidereceiverDarnellStokesJr. onthegame’sfirstplayfromscrimmage.

Thespiralingpigskinrequired Stokestoslowhisroutebeforehe snaredthepigskinandcompletedthe 56-yardtouchdownpassthatgavethe Indiansa7-0leadwhilesomeofthe spectatorsinthecapacitycrowdwere stillsettlingintotheirseats.

The earlyscorewasanomenofmore bigplaystocomeastheGreen&Gold churnedthrough342yardsoftotaloffenseenroutetodefeatingatalented, determinedSt.Elizabethteam,46-28, onFridaynight,Sept.13,atIRHSStadium.

Initsfirsttwogamesof2024,the Indians’explosiveoffensehasunleashed abarrageofexhilaratingrunandpass playsenroutetoputtingup100points.

“Beforethegame,thecoachestalked aboutthefirstplaycomingrighttome,” said Stokes,aspeedyreceiver,rusher anddefensivestalwartmakinghisfirst appearanceoftheseason.“So,Ijusthad toexecute.Thiswasmyfirstgame,and Iwantedtobetherefortheteam.”

“Darnellisagreatstudent-athlete,” saidIRHSfootballheadcoachPhil Townsend.“HewasclearedMondayto playonFridaynight.Hehasworked hardintheoff-season,anditshowedon thefirstplayofthegame.Teamsare goingtohavetroubleslowinghim down.”

ThevictoryimprovedtheIndians’ recordto2-0,bothwinscomingagainst Class1A,District1,opponentsasthey preparetobegintheirDistrict2schedulethisweek.

“Ourguysrespondedreallywelland keptfightingtheentiregameagainstSt. Elizabeth,”saidTownsend.“Wewere abletowearthemdownandkeepthem ontheirtoesoffensivelyanddefensively. Beatingthemwillhelpdowntheroad forplayoffseeding.Ouropponentswill seethatthe2024Indianshaveagood team,sonowwewillhaveatargeton our back.ButIbelievetheguysareup forthechallenge.”

IndianRiverbuiltontheirearlylead whenseniorrunningbackJayvion

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverreceiverDarnellStokeskeepshiseyesfocusedonSaintElizabethdefensivebackNe’HemiahHamiltonashe sprints foragoodgainonFriday,Sept.13.Stokeshadfivereceptionsfor151yardsandscoredatouchdownduringtheIndians 46-28victory.

Chandlerplunged1yardintotheendzonefora14-0lead.TheTDoccurred oneplayafterGriseagainconnected withStokes,whomadeaone-handed grabfora48-yardgain.

St.Elizabethrespondedwitha lengthydrivethatculminatedina2yardscoringpasson4th-and-goalfrom sophomorequarterbackColeAndrews toseniorrunningbackNicholas Mancini. Andrewshitjuniorreceiver TerrenceWilliamstocutthehome team’sleadto14-8.

AfterIndians’juniorrunningback DavonHandyregainedthetwo-score leadwitha9-yardTDrun,theVikings answeredwithan11-yardscoringtoss fromAndrewstoseniorrunningback JoseMaldonadothatcutIR’sleadto 21-14atintermission.

Asecond-halfoffensiveexplosion

Inthelockerroomathalftime,the Indianswerelessthanthrilledabout holdingonlyaone-scorelead.

“Thecoachestalkedtous,telling ouroffensivelinetoblock,”said Chandler.“Andeveryonecameout andreallydidtheirjobs.”

“Ouroffensivelineisreallystartingtomeshreallywell,”said Townsend.“Astheseasoncontinues, theoffensivelineisonlygoingtoget betterwithmoreplayingexperience. Weareyoungupfront,butthose guysworkhard.”

SophomoreLandenErbeignited theteam’ssecond-halfbarragebyrecoveringafumbleonthesecond-half openingkickofftoSt.Elizabeth.The turnoverledtoChandler’ssecond rushingTD, athree-rushrunthat

increasedtheIRHSleadto27-14. SeniorKyreeKnightfollowedsuit withablockedpuntthatledto Handy’ssecondrushingTD,a2-yard blastthatmadeit33-14.

Stokesalsomadeabigdefensive hitthatseparatedtheballfromMaldonadoonafourth-downfakedpunt thatotherwisewould’vegiventhe Vikingsafirstdown.

HandyrespondedwithhiscareerhighthirdrushingTDofthenight andhisfourthoftheseason,a10yardboltthatmadeit40-14.

ChandlerfinishedtheIndians’ scoringearlyinthefourthquarter withahighlightreel-worthy37-yard scoringrun,hiscareer-highthird rushingTDofthenightandhis team-leadingfifthoftheseason,

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverseniorGracieHobansmackstheballoutofreachofCaravelAcademy’s KatieGreenplate,left,and#18IsabellaMeekinsonSaturday,Sept.14.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ volleyballteampostedtheirfirstvictory fornewheadcoachChadZooken routetowinningtwoofthreegames duringabusyweek.

TheIndians(2-3overalland2-1in HenlopenConferenceplay)wontheir firstgameforZookwitha3-0verdict overhostDelmaronThursday,Sept.12.

TheIndianswoninstraightsetsby thescoresof25-7,25-5and25-17.

TheGreen&Goldalsodefeated

hostEarlyCollegeatDSU,3-0,on Tuesday,Sept.17.TheIndianswonthe matchinstraightsets,byscoresof2511,25-7and25-11.

Theteam’sonlysetbackwasa3-1 losstovisitingCaravelAcademyon Saturday,Sept.14.

Caravelcapturedtheopeningsetby thescoreof28-26.IRHSfellbehindby twosetsafterdroppingthesecondset, 25-11.Zook’ssquadralliedinthethird set,openingwithseveraloutstanding servesenroutetoa6-0startanda2522victoryinthatset.Caravelcaptured thefourthsetbyascoreof25-10.

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The sophomore goalkeeper answered the call! Shane replaced the injured Kai Kelley and made 15 saves to help the IRHS boy’s soccer team to a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Henlopen Conference archrival Cape Henlopen on Tuesday, September 10. Two days later, he made six stops to register his first varsity shutout in a 4-0 victory at Southern Division rival Delmar.

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MyaParkshelpsfieldhockeyathletesachievetheirpersonalbests ACoach’sStory

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shecouldnotcontainherprideand happiness.

The2024IndianRiverHighSchool girls’varsityfieldhockeyteamwasputtingeverythingtogether.

AssistantcoachMyaParksclearly feltatremendoussurgeofjoyaboutthe maneuvers.

JuniorattackBaylieWilliamsonhad scoredtwiceinthefirstquarter.Junior attackEllaPetersonandseniorattack LillyanMerrickaddedtalliesjusttwo minutesapartinthesecondsession against visitingDover.AndseniorgoalkeeperJazminMayfieldwasonherway tonotchingafive-saveshutout,6-0, thatwouldimprovetheIndians’wonlostrecordto2-1onSept.9.

“It’sawesometoseethemcelebrate, andIloveit,”saidParks,whoisinher secondseasonastheIndians’juniorvarsityheadcoachandvarsitygoalkeeper mentor.“Seeingtheplayerscelebrate usuallybringsbacksomememoriesof myowncelebrations.Itisextremelyfulfillingtoknowyouarethatcoachwho ismakingthedifferenceandshowing

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

MyaParksdiscussesstrategywithseniorgoalkeeperJazminMayfield.

themhowrewardinghardworkand practicecanbe.Iloveseeingthegenuinehappinessandcamaraderiebetweenthegirlswhentheyare celebrating,becausetheyarememories beingmadethattheywillmostlikely lookbackonwhentheythinkoftheir highschoolathleticcareers.

“Whenyouseeaplaythatyourteam practicedrepeatedlyandthenexecuted perfectlyinagame,youknowyour playerscelebratedbecausetheytrusted youastheircoach,”addedParks,whois alsoaspecial-educationparaprofessional atIRHS.

Parksunderstandsthesensationof

success.That’swhatshefeltwhenshe wasnamedanassistantcoachpriorto the2023campaign.

“PlayingfieldhockeyatIndianRiver Highcreatedsomegreatmemoriesfor me,andIwaslookingforwardtocomingbackasacoach,”saidParks,a2018 graduateofIRHSwhoearnedherdegreeinkinesiologyatMcDanielCollegeinWestminster,Md.,in2023.“I amgladthatMollyChamberlin-Lundy addedmetothestaff.Shehadinvited metohelpherduringthefieldhockey clinicsatNorthsidePark”inOcean City,Md.,“inyearspast,andIamcurrentlyacoachwiththeOranjetravel team.

“Ihavelearnedsomuchthispast year,andI’meagertoseewhatayear undermybeltcandoasfarashelping mebeabettercoachtothesegirls.”

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Thesophomoregoalkeeperhada busyweek.

OnTuesday,ShaneForjanwassummonedfromthejuniorvarsityteamand namedthestartinggoalkeeperforthe varsityIndians’Sept.10homegame againstDIAAsoccerpowerCapeHenlopen.

ForjanwasreplacingseniorgoalkeeperKaiKelley,whohadsuffereda concussionduringtheteam’snon-conference4-2lossatNewarkCharteron Friday,Sept.6.

Just48hourslater,Forjanwasback betweenthepostsforagameatHenlopen ConferenceSouthernDivision rivalDelmar.

Talkaboutpressure.

“Beingthebackup,IknewI’dhaveto stepupandworkhardatpractice,”Forjansaidcalmly.“IknewI’dgetsome varsitytime.Kaisaidhebelievedinme whenwetalked.Hewasconfidentin

myabilitytostepup.Icameoutanddid whatIneededtodo.”

AgainstCape,Forjanturnedinan outstanding15-saveperformanceasIndianRivercamefrombehindinthesecondhalftoposta3-2victory.

“Westayedpersistentandconfident in thatgame,”saidForjan.“Therewasa lotofemotion.IthoughtIplayedwell. Itwasabigsurprisetostart.Thecoach feltconfidentinmyability.”

IRHSboys’soccerheadmentor BrandtMaiswasconfidentthatForjan wouldbeincontrolandpoised.

“Shanedefinitelysteppedupand rosetotheoccasion,”saidMais.“He’sa sophomore,sohedoesn’thavealotof experienceonthevarsitylevel.Buthe hastrainedreallyhardandhasagreat attitude.He’salsoagreatathlete,and the teamwasconfidentinfrontofhim.

Helookedreallypoised,andthat’snot surprising.”

Recordinghisfirstcleansheet

Twonightslater,Forjanwasback betweenthepostsatDelmar. Lockedinascorelesstieatintermission,theIndianseruptedfora quartetofsecond-halfgoalstodefeat theWildcats,4-0,onThursday,Sept. 12.

“InthefirsthalfatDelmar,we startedoffslowlyandwerealittle flat,”saidForjan.“Inthesecondhalf, DenyCruzreallyturnedthegame aroundforus.”

Cruz,atalentedseniorforward, scoredhisfourthgoaloftheseasonin

CoastalPoint•MikeStern SophomoregoalkeeperShaneForjan made15savesinhisfirstvarsitystart tohelptheIndians'boys'soccerteam defeatCape.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thenumbershavenearlydoubled. Lastyear,theSelbyvilleMiddle Schoolcross-countryteamattracted 27girlsandboysforitsinaugural season.

Thisseason’ssquadhasnearly doubled,to42girlsandboys,includingahealthybalanceofsixth-and seventh-graders.

“I’vebeentryingtowrapmyhead aroundsuchalargeincreaseinnumbersthisyear,”saidtheteam’shead coach,JustinStoeckel.“I’mthrilled thatsomanynewrunnershavedecidedtojoin.”

TheIndianswillbegintheirsecondseasonaway,atBeaconMiddle School,startingat4p.m.onMonday,Sept.23.Afterstaginghome

meetsatIRHSlastyear,theywill hosttheirfirstmeetatSMSvs.FrederickD. ThomasMiddleSchoolof Lewesbeginningat4p.m.onMonday,Sept.30.Theteam’sregularseasonscheduleincludesthreemore homemeetsandtwoontheroad.

AccordingtoStoeckel,theIndians lostonlythreeeight-graderunners fromlastyear’steam.“Thegrowth thatwearealreadyseeingfromour returningrunnersisamazing,”he said.“RunnerslikeAthenaFlemingLloyd,AvaMyoshi,KatelynHickman,LeahDonnelly,MaryCart, NoahMutzandCollinConnorare readytoputseriouseffortintothis year.Andwearefortunatetohave newcomersthisyear,suchasHaily Britt,aneighth-grader,andsixthgraderswhoworkincrediblyhard everypractice,suchasNoahBauer,

KaseCathellandNolynKenney,just tonameafew.Everystudent-athlete onourrosterwantstoputinthe worktobesuccessful,andeachone wantstohelptheirteammatesbe successful,too.”

Stoeckelandhisassistant,Dan Grob,givetheirstudent-athletes ownershipforimprovingtheirperformances.Eachrunnercompletesa reflectionsheetthedayaftereach meet.

“Therunnersreflectonwhatwent wellduringtherace,whattheywant toimproveon,andwhatpracticewill looklikeduringthatweekinorder tohelpthemreachtheirgoals,”said Stoeckel.“Eachrunnerhastheir timesfrompreviousraces,andthey setagoalforthenextrace.Ithink givingthemownershipoftheirimprovementhasledtotheirprogress,

becauseeachonehastheirownspecificgoaltoworktoward.ItalsoallowsCoachGrobandItotailor practicesanddrillstotargetspecific needs.Ascoaches,ourgoalistoinstillaloveforrunning,andtoseethe benefitsofthesportbothmentally andphysically.”

Thecoachesarealsocreativein designingpost-practicetimetobe botheducationalandfun.

“Attheendofpractices,weincorporategameslikepartnerhide-andseek,zombies,relayracesand scavengerhunts,”saidStoeckel.“The kidsarestillrunningandbuilding theirconditioning.Andtheyareenjoyingthemselveswhiletheydoso.”

Creatingfeederprograms

TheSMScross-countryteamhas theabilitytobeareliablefeederprogramintoIndianRiverHigh School’scross-countryprogram.

“Beingasuccessfulfeederprogramisallaboutcommunication,” saidStoeckel.“ColinCrandell,the IRHScross-countryheadcoach,and Iuseacommonlanguageinour coachingthatthemiddle-schoolathleteswillbefamiliarwithoncethey reachhighschool.It’saboutbuilding astrongfoundationatthemiddleschoollevelthatenablesCoach Crandelltobuildonastheathletes mature.”

StoeckelisquicktocreditJohn M.Clayton,LordBaltimoreand PhillipC.Showellelementary schoolsforservingasfeederstohis roster.

“Theelementaryschoolsdoa tremendousjobofferingyouthrunningprograms.Thegirlsruninthe fallaspartofaprogramcalledGirls ontheRunthatteachessocialskills, goalsettingandagrowthmindset throughrunning.Inthespringtime, theboysparticipateinasimilarprogramcalledLetMeRun.

“Lastyear,ClaytonElementary hostedacolorrunatthehighschool, Stoeckeladded.“Claytonisalso addingarunningpathtotheirplayground.Theseareexamplesoftheelementaryschoolscreatingpositive environmentsthatplanttheseedfor running.ThisonlyhelpsSelbyville MiddleSchoolandIndianRiver HighSchool.”

TheSMScross-countryprogram alsohasgarneredsupportfromlocal businesses,suchasCharmCityRunninginRehobothBeach,which hostsaSelbyvilleMiddleSchool CrossCountryDay.

“Thestoremanagers,Chadand ErinCecil,providethekidswith pizza,stickersandgiveaways,”said Stoeckel.“Runnersandtheirfamilies canalsogetaprofessionalshoefittingatthestore.”

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Arecentuniversitygraduateislookingtoworkwithlocalstudent-athletes onmentalwellnesswhileapplyingwhat shelearnedfromherstudies,aswellas herpersonalexperiencesasacollegiate athlete.

KylieRyan—aForestHill,Md., native—hasspentthelastseveralsummersinOceanCity,Md.,workingat Coconuts,inbetweenearningherdegreesatSalisburyUniversityand FloridaStateUniversity.ThenowfulltimeSussexCountyresidentrecently discussed thegoalsforhernewbusiness, AnchoringMindsLLC,andhowshe believesshecanhelphighschooland collegeathletesbalancetheirlives.

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A.Igraduatedhighschoolfrom FallstonHighin2018,whereIplayed fouryearsofvarsityfieldhockeyand wasabasketballmanagerforourmen’s team.IwentontoplayDivisionIfield hockeyatLongwoodUniversityinFarmville,Va.Aftermysophomoreseason andmyownpersonalstruggleswith sportsandlife,Imadethedecisionto transfertoplayatSalisburyUniversity,a littleclosertohome.Unfortunately,this

wasthetimewhenCOVID-19hit,and Iwassenthomefrommybrand-new schoolandteam.

Returningformyjunioryearbegan withthenewswewillnothaveaseason andhaveastrictpracticescheduleonly. Asaresult,Ibeganbroadeningmynet-

workandfocusedonhowI couldmakethemostoutof my collegeexperienceoutsideoftheplayingfield.I begancoachingalocalclub team,playingonanadultleagueteamforfunandgettingincontactwith potentialgraduateschools. Becauseofmyowncircumstancesandmentalhealth, playingthesportjustwas notthesame,andIdecided itwasbestformenotto playmysenioryear.

IcontinuedmyeducationbyattendingFlorida StateUniversity,whereIreceivedmymaster’sinsport psychologythisMay.While I wasatFSU,Iwasableto gainexperiencewithathletesandteamstoworkon theirmentalskills,bothon andoffthefield.Iamnow locatedintheDelmarvaregion,whereIjuststarted AnchoringMindsLLC,whereIwill offermentalskillscoachingtoteams andindividualsofanyageorsport.

TheideabehindAnchoringMinds, LLCisanchoringisawaytoaccessa certainstateofmindoremotion.Itis importanttohaveapositiveanchoring

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A.Mentalperformancecoachingfocusesonhelpingathletesenhancetheir mentalskillsinordertoperformtothe bestoftheirabilitytoreachtheirpeak performance.Itisquitecommonfor athletestotraintheirsport-specific skillsorstrengthentheirmusclesinthe gym,butalittlelesscommontodo someworkontheirmentalskills.Mentalperformancecoachesworkwithathletestoimprovementalskillslike self-talk,visualization,resiliency,confidence,performanceanxiety,mindfulness,performanceunderpressure, goal-setting,breathingtechniquesand concentration.

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Layoffprovidesopportunitytohoneskills,leadstowinoverConrad

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

It’snotoftenthatateamexperiencesa longlayoffatthestartoftheseason,exceptforweather-relatedissues.However, theschedulepresentedtheIndianRiver HighSchoolfieldhockeyteamwith eightdaysaftertheirfirstthreegamesto takealookandseewheretheystill neededtoworksomethingsout.

Therewaslittlerust,andtheteamwas exceptionallysharpinanotherimpressive win—thistimean8-0shutoutofvisitingConradonTuesday,Sept.17.Five differentgirlsscoredfortheIndiansin therout,withjuniorBaylieWilliamson leadingthewaywithfour.

“Weworkedonalotofoff-ballmovement,goalscoringandfitnessinour eight-daystretch,”saidIRheadcoach TorrieHuk,inhersecondseasonatthe helm.“Ourballmovementandconnec-

tionwithoneanotherlookedgreat,”she saidofTuesday’smatch.

“Defensestayedinthegame,and helpedtransitiontheballfromtheleft andrightsideofthefield.Theystayed strongandknewtheimportanceof breakingdownplaysandkeepingtheball outofourcircle.[Goalie]Jaz[Mayfield] cameupwithafewsavestoclinchthe shutout.Shehasbeenastaplepiecein thegoalforus.”

TheIndianseruptedforthreegoalsin thefirstperiod,withWilliamsongetting herfirstatthe8:33markoffafeedfrom EllaPeterson.MackenzieTruittscoredat 3:38withahelperfromWilliamson, whileWilliamsonthenaddedhersecond ofthegamejust25secondslater.

SophomoreMaggieBaregaveIRa40leadheadingintohalftime,withagoal ofherownat6:22,withWilliamson addinganotherassisttoherscoring ledger.

Afterthebreak,Williamsongotthe Indiansrightbackontheboardandinto rhythmwithherhat-trickgoalat6:28 (unassisted).KacieKirschnerfollowed aboutthreeminuteslater,thankstoapass fromBrynnKnight.

Williamsonaddedherfourthassistof thegameonPeterson’sgoalbeforewrappingupthescoringwithherfourthgoal ofthegame,at12:39offanassistfrom freshmanErinCosgrove.

AsHuksaid,thedefensestymied practicallyeveryattempttheWolveshad offensively,allowingjusttwoshotsto reachMayfield,andshemadebothsaves fortheshutoutwin.TheIndianshelda majoradvantageinpenaltycornersat190,andtheirdominanceforthegamewas furthershownwitha38-2marginin shots.

Theearlysuccessisjustonepieceto theoverallpuzzlefortheIndiansasthey worktoattaintheirseasongoalofgetting

backintotheDIAADivisionIIstate playoffs.Witha3-1overallmarkatthis point,thatiscertainlypossible.Their focusandmotivationremainoncontinuingtogetbettereachtimeout.

“Ourmotivationistocapitalize onall ofouropportunities,”Hukadded.“We wanttogetbettereachgame,soweevaluateourperformancesandworkonour flawstoprepareusforournextopponent. Weareproudoftheirhardwork—and wecelebrateit,butwealsoknowourend goalandknowwehavetokeepworking ifwewanttoachieveit.”

TheIndianswerebackinactionon Thursday,Sept.19,atSussexTech—a DivisionIopponentandfellowHenlopenAthleticConferencemember.They willthentraveltoCapeHenlopenon Tuesday,Sept.24,foradatewiththe VikingsatChampionsField.Thelatter gamestartsat6p.m.,withtheirmeeting withtheRavenstakingplaceat4p.m.

Indianscross-countrysweepmeetsathome

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ cross-countryteamdominatedtheirtrimeetwithLaurel,Seaford,andWood-

bridge—allHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisionrivals—by identical15-50scores.

Thetopsixfinishingrunnerswereall Indians,withCadeDonnellywinning theraceoverallat19:29.DavidMiller

followedat19:44,withHarrisonBenner(19:55),AidenMagee(20:04), CaidenClark(20:19)andOwenConnor (20:26)roundingoutthetopsix finishersforIR. LaureldefeatedSeafordandWood-

bridgeintheotherraces,by15-50.

Woodbridge’sKaliebHeroldwasthe firstnon-Indiantocross,atseventh placeoverall,withatimeof20:27.IR’s

whichmadeit47-14.

“Ouroffensivecoordinator,Joe Donnelly,tellsourrunningbacks thatyoualwayswanttogainthreeor fouryardsacarry,”saidChandler. “Healsosaysyoucanalwayslookfor thebigpop,thebigplay,ifyouhave theopportunity.”

Touchdownrunsof9and51yards bytheVikings’Manciniandsenior Ne’HemiahHamilton,respectively, finishedthenight’sscoring.

ChandlerledtheIndiansinrushing,with83yardson16carries, whileHandyadded59yardson seventouches.QBGrisecompleted 8of15passattempts,for169yards, andStokesfinishedwithfivecatches for151yards.

Forjan

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the57thminuteonanassistbysenior forwardLeoChestertodoublethe Indians’advantage,2-0.Earlier, ChesterhadsetupsophomoremidfielderAbdielMejiaforhisfirstgoal oftheseason,inthe46thminute.

JuniorforwardNathanielMahaffy’s firsttallyof2024madeit3-0inthe 68thminute,andtheexplosive Chesterconvertedapenaltykickfor hisfourthoftheyeartofinishthe scoringinthewaningminutes.

Forjanrecordedsixsavestonotch thefirstcleansheetofhisvarsitycareer.

“Itwasn’tverytoughforme,”said Forjan,whoalsoplaysintheschool’s bandandisaboys’volleyballplayer duringthespringseason.“Ididn’t havetoomanytoughsaves.Mydefensereallyhelpedmeout.SeniordefenderBrianCordobacloseditdown ontheleftsideanddidn’tallowtoo manyopportunitiesforDelmarto penetrate.”

IRdefensebends butdoesn’tbreak

TheIndianRiverdefensebentbut neverbrokeduringabusy,successful evening.JuniorMichaelParenteau ledtheteamwith14tackles,junior LuisHicksadded11,andsophomore BrennanLoosechippedinwith10 stops.SophomoreBruceJohnsoninterceptedapass,andKnightaddeda fumblerecoverytohisblockedpunt.

“Thedefenseplayedwellall night,”saidTownsend.“Wetackled wellandcausedseveralfumbles.The defensegaveup172rushingyards, but140ofthemoccurredonthelast twodrivesbytheVikings.Wedid giveupacoupleofpasses,butwe wereinagreatposition.St.Elizabeth’splayersjustmadegreatplays.I ampleasedwiththedefensethusfar intheseason.”

Thekickinggamealsocontributedtothetriumph.Sophomore NolanStaniszewskiconvertedfour ofsevenextrapoints,andsophomore punterTyWebermadeanoutstandingrecoveryearlyinthefourthquarterwhentheballwaserroneously centeredoverhishead.Keepinghis cool,Weberquicklyretreatedtorecovertheballandlaunchwhatwas anoutstandingpuntunderthecircumstances.

Webber,whowasastarteratlinebackerin2023,hopestobecleared forareturntothatpositionthis week.

TheVikings’Hamiltonrushedfor 82yardsonfivecarries,while Manciniadded55yardsonnine touches.QuarterbackAndrewscompleted10of20passattemptsfor71 yards.Williamsgrabbedtwopasses for38receivingyards,whileMaldonadograbbedfivepassesfor23

yards.Defensively,Maldonadomade ninetackles,whileseniorRyanMcCormacaddedeightstops.

ThePolytechPanthers, thisweek’sopponent

TheIndiansopentheirDivision2 scheduleonFriday,Sept.20,witha7 p.m.kickoffinWoodside.TheIndiansdefeatedthePanthers,25-14,a yearago.

“Weweretheonlyteamtobeat themintheregularseasonlastyear,” saidTownsend.“Theyonlylostthree seniors,andtheyreturnallbutthree oftheirstartersonbothsidesofthe ball,sotheyhaveatonofplayingexperience.Theyareagoodteam,and wehavetobereadytoplay.Weboth are2-0,andIexpectthisgameto comedowntothelastwhistle.”

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

Lunchwillbeserved,andahole-inoneonHole16winstheplayeranew Kia,courtesyofSelbyvilleHollyKia. Entryformsandsponsorformsare ontheSVFCwebsiteat selbyville88.com.

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

atMcDanielCollege,in2018and2019. Shealsoplayedthreeyearsofgirls’ lacrosseatIR,startingwhentheyadded thesportduringhersophomoreseason in2016.

Shesaidshehaslearnedthatevery playerisuniqueandpossessestheirown strengthsandweaknesses.

“Myroleasacoachistounderstand eachathleteonapersonallevel,figure outawaytohelpthemachievetheir personalbest,andprovidethemwith confidencewhilesharingmyknowledge,”shesaid.“Iprioritizethecreation

of anenvironmentwhereathletesfeel supportedandknowthattheyhavethe potentialtomakeadifference.Iemphasizetheimportanceoftheprocess, ratherthantheoutcome.Successisnot alwaysjustaboutwinninggames,but alsoaboutthecommitmenttoimprove, providetheutmosteffortandlearn.”

Thesinglemostimportantlesson thatParkssaidshehaslearnedasa coachistoacceptresponsibilitytoenabletheplayerstomakeadifference.

“Wetellourplayersthattheyhaveto comeouteverydayandgivetheteam 100percent,”shesaid,“evenonthedays whentheyaretired.Andastheircoach, Ihavetocomeoutandgivethesegirls everythingIhaveifIexpectthemto

comeouteverydayandgivetheteam everythingtheyhave.Ifyouwantyour teamtobegreatandmeetyourexpectations,you,asacoach,havetocomeout andmeettheirexpectations,too.”

Parksmadethatrealizationtwo weeksintopreseasonlastyear.

“IrealizedthatIwasnowtheperson who hadtomakethesegirlslovethe sportthewayIdo,”saidParks,“because that’swhatmypreviouscoacheshad doneforme.EverycoachIhadinhigh schoolwassopassionateaboutthe sport,andIalwayslovedandappreciatedthatwhenlookingbackonhigh schoolathletics.Asthejuniorvarsity headcoach,Iaminchargeofthemain feederprogramintothevarsityteam.”

Beingthereforher studentathletes

Parksalwaysassuresherstudentathletesthatshewillbethereforthem anywhereandanytime.

“Iwillalwayscelebratetheirvictories,”shesaid.“Ihopetheycanappreciatethatwhentheylookbackontheir careers.Itrytoteachthemtobegood peopleonandoffthefield,andhandle themselvesinawaythatrepresentsIndianRiverHighSchoolinapositive light.IhopethatIcanbesomeonewho teachesthemaccountability,integrity

SeeCOACHpage75

animpactmentalskillscoachingcanhave onyourphysicalplaywhenyouareinthe rightheadspaceandequippedwiththe skillstosucceed.

Asecondbenefitisthatmentalskills canbeusedoutsideofsportandinlifeas well.Forexample,wecansaysomenega-

Cross-country

Continuedfrompage71

NoahParkstiedHeroldwiththesame time.Laurel’sAntioneRosswasninth at20:42.

Forthegirls,theIndianswere equallyimpressiveintheirmeetswith

Coach

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andclass,aswellashowtobeabetter athleteintheirsport.”

Parksenthusiasticallycompliments thecoachesforwhomsheplayedat IRHS.

“I’vealwayshadgreatcoachesin highschool,”shesaid.“MollyChamberlin-Lundyalwaysbroughtenergy andpassiontothegame.Shebroughta newauratoIndianRiverfieldhockey,

tivecommentsinourheadwhenwemiss ashotongoal,justthesameaswemay saysomenegativecommentstoourselves afterapoormathtestgrade.Byengaging inmentalskillscoaching—specifically theskillself-talk—wecanworkon strategiestorestructureyourself-talkor thoughtstoppage.

Q.You wereanambassadorwithMorgan’sMessage.Morganwasacollegiate athletewhotookherownlifeattheageof 22asaresultofsufferingmentallyinsilence.Howdidtheexperiencehelpyou?

SeafordandWoodbridge,winningboth ofthoseraces24-50.

EmilyDaviswontheracewithher timeof24:22fortheIndians.Laurel thenfollowedwithtworunnerstoclaim secondandthird—AutumnCamper (24:44)andShelleyPerez-Rubis (24:53).

GraceClark(25:31),PaolaMunoz

andIamsogladthatshehasstuckwith theprogramtohelpitgrow.Anne McBridewasacoachforbothfield hockeyandlacrossewhomadeadifferenceforme.Sheretiredandmoved,and I lovedhavingherasacoach.Thesetwo coachesbothenabledmetolovethe sport,andnowIhopeIcanhaveasimilarrelationshipandimpactonmystudent-athletes.

“Ialsoappreciatedhowheadcoach JodiStonecarriedherselfandhowshe rantheteam,”Parksadded.“Coach Stonewasveryorganized.Shealways

A.DuringmytimeatSalisburyUniversity,Iwasthecampusambassadorfor ourchapterofMorgan’sMessage.Asa hugestudent-athletemental-healthadvocate,creatingthischapteronourcampus feltliketheperfectplaceformetobegin advocatingandgettinginvolvedinthe field.

IwasquicklyabletograspIwasnot

(27:38)andShayneVanZee(27:40) werethenexttocrossthefinishlineto solidifythewinsfortheIndians.Woodbridge’sIreneErnestwasthetoprunner fortheBlueRaiders,at27:46.

BothIRboys’andgirls’teamswere settocompeteintheHACDivision MeetonWednesday,Sept.18,(after CoastalPointpresstime)ontheIndi-

toldus,‘Thereisamethodtomymadness.’Ioftenthinkaboutthatduring drills,andhowtherereallyisamethod tothemadnesswhenwe’repracticing. She instilledthebasicsinallofusso well.”

Parkssaidsheenjoyscoachingwith theteam’scurrentbenchboss,Torrie Huk.

“Shehasbigplans,andIammore thanexcitedtoseehowsheelevatesIndianRiverfieldhockeyinthestateof Delaware,”saidParks.“Shehasbeena greatfriendandmentor,especiallywhen

theonlyonewhohadmentalstruggles duringtheirtimeasacollegiateathlete. Asmoreandmorepeoplebegantoask meaboutMorgan’sMessageorjust wantedtotalk,IrealizedIdon’tjustwant todothisasahobby,butasacareer. Ryansaidsheisexcitedtobeginher journeyasamentalperformancecoach. Shecanbereachedat(443)504-8227or byemailatkylieryanmpc@outlook.com.

ans’homecourse.Theirnexteventis scheduledforWednesday,Oct.2,travelingtoWinterPlaceParkinSalisbury, Md.,toparticipateintheTidewater Classic,hostedbyTheSalisburySchool. Theyhavenomoredualmeetsscheduledthisseason.

Iwasfeelingalittlelost.”

Parkssaidshealsoisthankfulforthe continuedsupportshereceivesfromher mother,DeniseParks,andherfather, BertParks.

“WhenIplayedinhighschooland college,theytraveledtoeveryhomeand roadgamepossible,”shesaid.“Now,asa coach,itisverycooltolookovertothe sidelinesandstillseethemstanding therewatching.Theyhavealwayssupportedmeinanythingandeverything I’vedone,andarealwaysreadytohelp.”

LEGALS

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20240913 3T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Anthony Parisi Jr. of 36109 Vireo Circle, Ocean View, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20240920 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Ilene L Parisi of 36109 Vireo Circle, Ocean View, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20240920 1T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PUBLIC

HEARING NOTICE

THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE WILL BE HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 7, 2024, AT THE SELBYVILLE TOWN HALL LOCATED AT 1 W CHURCH STREET, SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE 19975, AT 6:00 P.M. ON THE SUBJECT OF AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $707,000.00 MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOWN’S TINGLE ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE TOWN’S REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND REMOVAL OF ALL LEAD COMPONENTS FROM THE TINGLE ACRES MHP WATER SYSTEM SO THAT SAID WATER SYSTEM WILL MEET THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) LEAD REQUIREMENTS. SAID AMOUNT TO INCLUDE THE PAYMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.

CP 20240920 1T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On October 21,2024 at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE To AMEND CHAPTER 275-17(A)(5) AND 27517(A)(29)(a)(6) To THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DAGSBORO CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

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

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

William Chandler, Mayor Cynthia Brought, Town Adm

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Peter J Curran of 58 South Main Street, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20240920 1T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024, AT 7:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY: (1) ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR PRIVATE WALKWAY TO SECTION 210-7, (2) ADDING A NEW SECTION 210-52.1. SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS TO ARTICLE V, (3) ADDING A NEW SECTION 21052.2. DRAINAGE OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED TO ARTICLE V, AND (4) ADDING A NEW SECTION 210-52.3. PAVERS, PATIOS AND PRIVATE WALKWAYS TO ARTICLE V.

CP 20240920 1T

FIELD MANAGER

Position entails interaction with customers, problem solving skills and general customer service. A little mechanical knowledge & bi-lingual are plusses.

and

2 VINTAGE HAND CARVED

‘Surf & Turf’ Black Duck Decoys. Early 1900s 21”L, 7”W, 8”T. Very Rare and Collectible. $120 each or $200 for both. 302-542-9500

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

ANTIQUE SCHOOL DESK for 2 Students. Wood & Wrought Iron 38” L 27” W 30” H. $75 302-732-3216

ANTIQUE GARDEN & HAND

TOOLS. Will sell entire collection, or one item.

302-732-3216

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

SUSSEX 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 EQUINOX 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

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

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

50” PANASONIC HDTV $35, 42” Vizio HDTV $25. Text 301-526-0624

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

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 cushions & 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. 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 $25-40 302-542-9500

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VAC-

UUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

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

2-CYCLE WEED WHACKER. FREE to good home 302-229-7898

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

12FT ROUND SOLAR 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

1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259

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

LA DIES CL OTHES

and Accessories

. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-829-8400

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. 703-623-7022

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

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

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

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!

1-855-337-5228 www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

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. $2,800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax

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

BUREAU CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $200 302-229-7898

BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL Chair w/Ottoman. $40, metal and glass corner computer desk $30. Text 301-526-0624

LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242

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

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

OFFICE OR RETAIL

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

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.

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

PETS & SUPPLIES

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

2 AKC REGISTERED

English Bulldogs for FREE. If interested contact ffbenneth@gmail.com

Wheelchair for Large Dog. 302-245-7149

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

DOG VEST Avery Tuff Heavy Duty. 5mm neoprene. Color: Marsh Grass, 3xl2 otation packs, 21” neck, 35” chest, 100+lbs. Chest & Zipper velcro. Brand new w/tags, $40. 302-542-9500

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

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 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

ROUND RENTAL

BAYSIDE 3BR/2BA

unfurnished condo with garage, facing Freeman Stage. N/S, N/P. Credit check required. $2,400/month + utilities. Leave message: 302-353-8128

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

BICYCLES Pink Lady, Rare Antique, 20in Asking $35 obo. 10 speed Murray, almost new $50 obo. Shock Top Belgium white cruiser, collectors item. Asking $35 obo. 757-810-8782

HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033

SNORKEL MASK & TUBE Optical lens excellent condition $20 302-537-7348

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots $25 609-247-3649

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

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

MALLARD LAKES, SELBYVILLE/FENWICK DE Beautiful Rental, Fully Furnished with nice furnishings, Close to Coastal Beaches. 2 Bedroom, sleeps 7, 1 and 1/2 bath, Four Season Porch with Futon for extra sleeping, Outdoor Shower and Great natural tidal lake views. Brand New Washer & Dryer, Fans, Dishwasher, Toilets & Microwave/Kitchen Hood. Includes Free WIFI for 6 months, Water & Sewer & HOA Fees. Community offers 2 Pools, Tennis Courts, Pickle ball, Shuf eboard, Water Aerobic Classes, Several Scenic Docks, Tot Lots, Volley Ball Court & Beach Area with Grills. Just across the street is a Restaurant, a Breakfast Cafe, Shopping- Home and Clothing, Liquor Store, Post Boxes and a Boat Ramp. THIS IS A FURNISHED YEARLY RENTAL. $2200/month. Text 443-994-2164

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

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 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

PINK LADY BICYCLE, Rare

Antique, 20 in. Asking $35 OBO. 757-810-8782

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

SHOCK TOP Belgium White Cruiser, Collectors Item. Asking $35 OBO. 757-810-8782

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

SEEKING BED & DRESSER

Will pick up. Call Mike. 302344-0169

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

❏Sat, Sept 21 7-12 Rain or Shine

Vinyl record seller at the Millville fire dept Indoor Yard Sale Crates of records. Tons of sealed, classic rock, pop, good quality artists. AC/DC, Hendrix, Beatles, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and so much more. 45rpm records and Hundreds of picture sleeve 45s . Classic rock, pop, white label promos. Classic rock and pop Cassettes Classic car magazines. Vintage hats. Man cave items AND SO MUCH MORE!

35554 Atlantic Ave, Millville DE 19967

❏Sat, Sept 21 7-12

Rain or Shine

Bayview Landing Community Wide Yard Sale! Lots of Houses. Come check us out!

37874 Bayview Circle East, Selbyville DE 19975

❏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 21 7-1 Rain Date 9/28

Semi-Annual Multi-Family: Tools, gazebo, portable patio heater, dog kennel, winter clothes, coats, and shoes for kids and adults, toys for Christmas, electronics, furniture, New miter saw, Longaberger, Willow Tree, bedding, housewares, roller blades, ice skates, holiday decor and so much more!

37105 Hudson Road off of Rt. 54, Selbyville DE, 19975

❏Sat, Sept 21 8-12 Rain or Shine

Preserve at Irons Landing Community Yard Sale! Lots of great stuff. Furniture, Household items, sports equipment, 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 items, pictures, books, and more. Off of Central Ave.

2 and 3 Frontier Dr. Country Estates, Ocean View DE 19970

❏Sat, Sept 21 8-2 Rain or Shine

Lord Baltimore Landing Community Yard Sale! Lots of good stuff including Lladros, collectibles, and furniture. 37214 Lord Baltimore Lane Ocean View DE 19970

❏Sun, Sept 22 8-1 Rain or Shine

Moving Sale, Battery operated Snow Blower, Playstation 5, Outdoor Furniture, Household Items. Must See! Little bit of Everything!

31616 Suzon Place, Ocean View DE 19970

Down from the Millville Pet Store

NOT THIS WEEK

❏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. Yard sale and Warehouse will not have price tags. Pay what you choose! 28311 Clayton Ave. Dagsboro DE 19939

❏Sat, Sept 28 8-12 Rain date 9/29

Windhurst Manor Multi Family Yard Sale!

Housewares, Beach & Holiday decor, printer, antiques & more! PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK MAILBOXES 36470 Ridgeshore Lane, Millville DE 19967

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. When deer get hungry in this large, woodsy place, they munch on the leaves from its thousands of trees

6. Here's a big cat fact: When it is time for a female ____ to give birth to her cubs, she leaves her family to go to a private den

7. The color of the dark leaves in a pile

8. It's a loving squeeze you get from your mom before you leave for school

9. The long, wooden part of a rake

12. One way to make sure a dog never leaves the ____ is to build a fence around it

14. It's what a restaurant customer leaves behind for her waiter

15. If a train leaves the station before a passenger arrives, she'll just have to wait for the ____ one

16. A mouse leaves in a hurry if it sees a ____ coming its way

18. Thanksgiving dinner is a ____ that almost always ends with leftovers

20. Chlorophyll makes leaves this color

22. The leaves on an elephant ear plant can ____ to be three feet long

24. It's a "yay" day!: On a half day, everybody (except the teachers) leaves school

25. Forget about it: A wise person learns lessons in life and leaves the ____ behind Parents Down

1. What you leave behind when you take a walk on a beach

2. Kale's companion: Creamy white dressing that sounds like a western favorite

3. A sensitive plant is a fascinating variety with leaves

are for grown-ups!

that actually reacts to the human ______

4. What a student is when he leaves the library after pulling an all-nighter

5. At the ___ of the day, it's time to leave work

7. Precious prize a mom gets when she leaves the maternity ward

10. Fall's more poetic synonym

11. To leave, as an actor does stage left

13. A meticulous person leaves no stone _______

17. A breeze is a gust of ___ that blows leaves from the trees in the fall

19. Big byte: Tech giant whose logo features a fall fruit with a leaf on top

21. Garden chic: Place where g leaves rst became popular attire

23. Common condition of leaves in the rainforest

Lucky Leaves

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

The across clues are for kids and the down clues

38096 MOCKINGBIRD LN. #33, MALLARD LAKES | SELBYVILLE

Your 1st Beach House wish list: 2 BD, short drive to beach & close to restaurants, shops, want it furnished & to have some upgraded appliances & materials, to have a pool & water view, even better to be waterfront & in DE w/ low taxes & has to be under 400K…Here you go - meet #33 in popular Mallard Lakes

$360,000 (DESU2069474)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

36367 SEA GRASS WAY, SELBYVILLE

Welcome to this meticulously maintained, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome lled with an abundance of upgrades. Hunter Douglas Plantation shutters, custom window treatments, custom chair rail, crown, and picture-frame moldings throughout the home. Custom designed rear patio with pillars and recessed lighting, and a new remote controlled retractable awning are just a few of the enhancements you will nd in this beautiful home. Don't miss your chance to experience all of the amenities that Bayside Resort Community has to offer.

$720,000 (DESU2067216)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

30399 PAVILION DR #14-6, OCEAN VIEW

Just Listed in Bethany Bay an amenity rich community with golf. Stunning top oor 2 level end unit with panoramic unobstructed and direct waterviews of the Indian River Bay and Whites Creek is fully renovated as of last week. This open concept 4 bed, 3 bath unit boasts breathtaking views of the Inlet bridge- offering new LVP ooring on entire 1st level, new white kitchen with quartz countertops, new appliances, 3 fully renovated baths, new paint.

Asking $549,900 (DESU2070364) 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

34 STINGRAY HARBOR DR, OCEAN VIEW

Just Listed! Only 1 year young and Move-in-Ready! One of only 36 homes in a canal front community less than 2 miles to downtown Bethany. Meticulously maintained 4 bed, 3.5 bath Coastal home with a rst oor living Open Concept oor plan built in 2023 and never rented. This stunning property boasts upgrades galore! Close to beach, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, golf, State Parks, playground and more! Welcome Home.

Asking $649,900 (DESU2070144)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

607 OLD POST CT, BETHANY BEACH

This new custom home was developed, designed and built to cater to the most discerning buyer. Gourmet kitchen that includes custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, a wine & beverage cooler. Hardwood oors, cabinetry surprises, home automation and spacious rooms abound throughout this 3,500 sq ft home. The complete landscaping package delights with color and de nes the hardscape for the driveway and pathway to the built-in shed, outdoor shower and deck. Neighborhood amenities include a community center, exercise gym, 2 pools (one heated), a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak storage/canal access and fun activities.

$1,850,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

19338 LOBLOLLY CIR #11, REHOBOTH BEACH

Arbor-Lyn: A Local’s Dream Near Rehoboth & Lewes. Discover the best of coastal living at ArborLyn, a low-maintenance community perfectly placed just minutes from everything Rehoboth Beach and Lewes have to offer. Easy access to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping—all without having to navigate major roads. Nestled off the beaten path, Arbor-Lyn provides a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to the action of America’s favorite beach destination. This is an unparalleled living experience for anyone looking to embrace a blend of relaxation and coastal charm.

$835,000 (DESU2069700)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

37891 BAYVIEW CIR

amenities of Ocean Pines. Come see this well-maintained beauty today!

$524,900 (MDWO2019084) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255