Coastal Point — September 27, 2024

Federal,stateofficialstalkdunebreaches

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

DNRECofficials,includingSecretary ShawnM.Garvin,hostedacommunity informationalsessionatBethanyBeach TownHallonTuesday,Sept.24,and triedtofindcommon-groundsolutions, includinglong-rangedredging,forthe IndianRiverInlet’snorthbeach.

Garvinsaidhebelievesthedredging workwillbegininearlytomid-November.

“Weshouldbereadytostartthe dredgingsoonerthanexpected,”Garvin toldtheCoastalPointattheBethany Beachmeeting,whichdrew morethan

Devlinfileslawsuit againstFenwickIsland

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FormerFenwickIslandpolicechief

JohnDevlinhasfiledacivilsuitagainst theTownofFenwickIsland.Thesuit allegesbreachofcontractonthepartof the Town.

FiledonAug.30,Devlin’slegalactionfollowsacontentiousperiodbetweenhimandtownofficialsjustovera yearago,whenthetowncouncildeclinedtorenewhisemploymentcontract.Devlinhadbeenamemberofthe Town’spoliceforcefor27years.

Afterthecouncil’saction,Devlin filedacourtactiondemandingthatthe Townreverseitsdecision,whichwas declined.

SeeDEVLINpage4

100attendees.

“Thegoalnowistobegintheworkat thebeginningormiddleofNovember,” saidGarvin.“Wehavesecuredourpermitsandhavetwocontractorsinmind —theissuebecoming‘Howfastcanyou gethere?’becausetheyhavesomeother projects.Wemaybeaskingthesecontractorstogettwophasesgoingtofocus energyonthedredgeproject.”

“WeareworkingcloserwiththeU.S. ArmyCorpsofEngineersthaneverbefore,”Garvinsaid.“IjustspokepersonallywithLt.Col.JeffBeeman,whois nowmanagingtheArmyCorpsinour district.Wearecoordinatingandare

seamlessinmanagingallresourcesand preparingforthedredgework.”

Hesaidthenorthinletdunewas neverpreviouslyaCorpsproject.

StateRep.RonGraynotedthatthe hightidesthisweekhavenothelpedthe truckingofsandtothenorthinlet,which hasbeeninprogressasatemporarysolutiontoongoingbreachesadjacentto northboundRoute1andtheapproach leadingfromtheinletbridgetothehighway.

“Wehavesomeveryhightidestoday, andIjusthopeitholds,”saidGrayatthe meeting.“Itcouldbreachagain.”

GraynotedthatGov.JohnCarney

hadagreedtoappropriatethe$15milliontheStatewillneedtomatchinorder togain$10millioninfederalWaterDevelopmentResourceAct(WRDA) emergencyfunding.

“Wehaveourstateportionofthe matchtodothemuch-neededdredge worknow,”saidGray.

Thestaterepresentativenotedthat U.S.Sen.TomCarperwouldbecoming totheinletthatFridaytomakeanimportantannouncement.Graysaid,“He planstochangethepercentallocations

PositivesignswithWalsh,ascommunityralliesforhim

BySusanCanfora Staff Reporter

TylerWalshwiggledhistoes. Lessthantwoweeksafterbeing struckbyaspeedingmotorcyclewhile crossingCoastalHighwayinOcean City,Md.,anddespitestillbeingincriticalcondition,hemovedhistoesand liftedhishandinathumbs-upgesture.

“Miraclesarehappeningeveryday. Hehasalongroadahead.Thefamilyis takingitonedayatatime,”JillBrady —themotherofWalsh’sbestfriend, JackBrady,whowaswithhimatthe timeoftheaccident—toldtheCoastal Pointthisweek.

A16-year-oldSelbyvilleresidentand juniorstudentatStephenDecaturHigh SchoolinBerlin,Md.,Walshiscontin-

uingadifficultrecovery,whilethedriver ofthatmotorcycleremainsheldwithout bailintheWorcesterCountyJailin SnowHill,Md.,accordingtoanofficer inthejail’sprocessingdepartmentwho spokewiththeCoastalPoint. Walsh,whosemotherdiedaftera battlewithcancernearlytwoyearsago, waswalkingwithBradyat12thStreet and PhiladelphiaAvenueintheresort

townontheeveningofSept.13when thatmotorcyclehitWalshfromthe side.

“Iwastherewithhim,”Bradyhad previouslytoldtheCoastalPointabout theincident.“Hedidn’thaveachanceto evennotice,itwassofast.Hewasinthe crosswalk.Wewerewalkingandtalking SeeWALSHpage4

SeeDUNESpage3

Introducing Dr. Julie Berry

Your trusted ear, nose and throat specialist

With more than 25 years of surgical expertise, Julie Berry, MD is now accepting new patients at TidalHealth Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery.

TidalHealth Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

30265 Commerce Drive Suite 102 Millsboro, DE 19966

302-297-2453

tidalhealth.org/entcare

Dr. Berry offers specialized care for a wide range of general ear, nose and throat disorders. Whether you’re dealing with chronic sinus issues or require advanced surgical intervention, Dr. Berry provides expert care tailored to your specific needs.

Services offered:

• Thyroid surgery

• Head and neck cancer

• Pediatric ear, nose & throat conditions

• Skin cancer removal and reconstruction

• Sinus and nasal disorders

underWRDAforthesebreachsituations sothatstatesdon’thavetotakeonsucha burdentotrytomatchtheU.S.government’sfunding.”

Carperdid,indeed,announceboth the$10millioninfederalfundingand theWRDAfundingshiftslatelastweek.

“Wehadtoexpediteourtruckload projects,andtheamountofsandwehave delivered—withthegreatsupportof DelDOT—tothesiteisjustimmense,” saidGarvin.“Weknowit’sapatch.And weknowthatwemaybelosingthesand dunesalmostasquicklyasweputthe materialdown.”

Garvinadmittedthesandtransfer processwashardonworkcrewsanddifficulttoexplaintothepublic.

“Mygoalheretonightisjusttoget outasmuchaccurateinformationaswe atDNRECpossiblycan.”

Itwilltake800,000cubicyardsof sandtorebuildthenorthinletbeach.

“Theworkisinprogress,”stated Garvin.

“The$10millionwewillbereceiving fromthefederaldollarsisamatch,and wemusttransitiontomorefederal moneyonthelong-rangesolutions.We havethe$14.5millionStatematchon ourend,andthe40-60percentmatching formulaunderthefederalactissometimeshardfortheStatetomeet.”

“I againwanttothankDelDOTfor

theirtransportationandprotectionof U.S.Route1hereintheBethanyBeach area,”saidGarvin.“Theyhavebeentrue partnerstoDNRECandhavebeen goingaboveandbeyondtheirtransportationresponsibilitiestotakecareof thislatestbreach.”

MattRitter,DNRECdirectorof communityaffairs,saidtheposterprogramandcommunityinformationevent wasa“friendlierapproach”thanahearing orspeech.“ThefolkshereinBethany havespecificthingstheyarelookingfor, andsotheycangostraighttothe DNRECorDelDOTexpertandtheir storyboardtoaskquestions.”

GeorgeKent,acartographerwho livesinBethanyandpennedsomeofthe originalIndianRiverInletmapsfor bridgeconstruction,wastheretoask questionsaboutthebreach.

“I aminterestedinsafetyandkeeping thoseevacuationroutesopen,”saidKent. “Ilivelessthansevenmilesfromthis breach,andweareallhereatsealevel,so wedoexpectsomecoastalflooding— butwedon’texpecttheoceanbreaksover theroadways.”

Heexpressedconcernforelderlylocal residentsiftheyneededtoclosethe highway.

“It’sanawfullylongwayaroundthe baysifyouhavetodrivewithoutthe bridgeaccess.”

TheSurfriderFoundationalsohad representatives,includingCrystal Stokowiczfromthefoundation’sexecutivecommittee,availabletohelp.The

Oceanfront Dining

surfersareaimingtomaintainthesurf breakatthenorthbeachandnotcompromisethatresourcewithcoarsersand beingusedinthedunesreplenishment today,theysaid.

“Forthelastmajorreplenishment, [we]foundthattheuseofmedium-tofinersandgrainswouldachieveabeach slopeandsandbarsystemthatcanmaintainandenhancethesurfbreakresource,”thesgroupstated.“Aproactive, comprehensiveandlong-termplanis needed,ratherthanaseriesofshort-term actions.Therockjetties,whichblockthe movementofsandnorthward,willcontinuetorepeatthissituationeveryfew yearslikeclockwork.Monitoringofthe beachisneeded,andsanddeficitsneed tobeaddressed,”saidStokowicz’sgroup.

BethanyBeachMayorRonCalefsaid hebelievesdredgingneedstotakeplace everywinter.

“Icannotbelievehowmuchmoney andmanpowertheyhavespentonall thissandtruckingthatisgoingon,”said Calef.

“Assoonasyouputitdown,it’s gone,”Calefsaidofthesand.“Thebeach nourishmentandthedunereplenishmentdredgeworkneedstobesomething thatcontinueseveryyear.Youcandoit inthewinter.Wehavetogetthesand fromthesouthtothenorth,bypumpor someothermeans.IamsogladthatSecretaryShawnGarvinfromDNREC camedowntoBethanyBeachtodayand spenttimewithustoexplainthefuture projects,”saidCalef.

Continuedfrompage1

aboutgirlslikewedoallthetime,and thenoutofnowhere,themotorcycle came,waytoofast.Weweregoingto getinthewater,sowehadnothingon us—noshirt,nophone.Iaskedabystandertocall911,andthenIsawother peoplearoundwerecalling911.Ithit himstraightfromtheside.”

Devlin

Continuedfrompage1

Hislatestattempttofightthecouncil’smovecomesayearafterhislast dayasFenwickIsland’spolicechief, Aug.31,2023.TheTownsubsequently hiredanewchief,MichaelMorrissey, whotookoverthejobinSeptemberof 2023.

InadditiontotheTownofFenwick Island,Devlin’slawsuitnamesindivid-

Bymid-week,theGoFundMepage hadraised$58,743ofitsinitial$70,000 goal.Tocontribute,visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-tyler-walshs-healing.

AnotherGoFundMepage,started af terRhondaWalshdied,tohelpfund herchildren’seducation,hasalsobeen reactivated,at https://gofund.me/10139c52.Thatone hadraised$109,968ofits$150,000 goalbylateTuesdaythisweek.

uallyeachofthecouncilmemberswho wereinofficeatthetimeofthedecisionnottorenewhiscontract:Mayor NatalieMagdeburgerandcouncil membersRichardBenn,JaniceBortner,Edward Bishop,PaulBreger, JaquelineNapolitanoandWilliam Rymer.BishopandBregerareno longermembersofthecouncilbut wereatthetimeofDevlin’sdeparture.

Thelawsuit’sattachedexhibitsincludeDevlin’semploymentcontract,a

NotonlyareDelawareandMarylandresidentsmakingdonationson thosepages,buttheyaresupporting Walshandhisfamilyinafirmembrace, withactivitiesincludingarecent StephenDecaturHighSchoolgirls’ soccerteamgame,wherestudentsraised $11,000 andhoistedCarterWalsh, Walsh’syoungerbrother,abovethe crowd.EmmaWalsh,Tyler’stwinsister, playedinthatgame.

Afundraiserisplannedfor3to6

terminationletter,theletterdenying hisefforttoseekreinstatementofhis contract,correspondencerelatedtovacationtimeandminutesfromseveral towncouncilmeetings.

Devlindeclinedtocommentonhis latestactionagainsttheTown,deferringtohisattorneys’wishes.Attorney RyanCox ofSchmittinger&RodriguezinDover,whomDevlinsaidis representinghiminthecase,hadnot respondedtotheCoastalPoint’sphone

p.m.onTuesday,Oct.1,attheGreene Turtleon116thStreetandCoastal HighwayinOceanCity.Halfofthe saleswillbedonatedtotheWalshFamily.Therewillberaffleticketssoldfor prizebasketsanda50/50raffleis planned.

InSalisbury,Md.,theJames.M. BennettHighSchoolgirls’soccerteam hostedan“OrangeOut”andbakesale

SeeWALSHpage5

callatpresstime.

Magdeburger,however,saidthis weekthatsheisconfidenttheTown willprevailinthelawsuit.

“He’salleginghewasfired,”Magdeburgersaid,whiletheTownmaintains itwaswithinitslegalrightstodecline renewalofhiscontract.

“Insomerespects,I’mlookingforwardtohavingeverybodyunderoath,” Magdeburgersaid.

Ashedidinhisinitiallegalaction, DevlinisallegingthatMagdeburger gainedunauthorizedaccesstothepolicestationwhilehewasoutoftown. Magdeburgersaidthisweekthatthe chiefhadgivenherthedoorcodefor entryintothestation.

Shealsosaidshewasnever“unsupervised”inthestationandhadenteredittoobtainworkschedulesfor thedepartment.

Magdeburgeralsodefendedthe council’sdecisiontopartwayswith Devlininfavorofthenewchief, MichaelMorrissey.

and sweat proof

Spheric Speech Clarity ➔ Separates unwanted noise to deliver clear speech, instantly Navigate louder environments without an increase in listening effort

“Theleadershipthatwe’vegottenin ournewchief…Ithinkit’sindisputablethatwe’vegotachiefthatis movingustowardgettingcredentials. He’stakentheprojectofcreatinga newmanual.He’sgottenthatdonein lessthanayear.

“He’smanagingthepoliceforce. He’saddedabikeunit,”Magdeburger saidofMorrissey.“He’sgottenourofficersoutonthestreets.Ithinkwe’ve seenjustanamazingturnaroundin termsofpublicsafety,whichhasbeen paramountforus,”shesaid.

“Theleadershipthatwegotin ChiefMorrisseywasexactlywhatwe werelookingfor,”Magdeburgersaid.

ShesaidtheTownwasnotcontactedbyDevlin’sattorneyinadvance ofthelawsuitfiling.

“Lawsuitsserveusefulpurposeson allsides,”Magdeburger,anattorney herself,said.“IthinkitwillbeveryinterestingtoseeJohnDevlinunder oath.”

ThelawsuitwasfiledinKent CountySuperiorCourt.Sincethen,attorneysfortheTownofFenwickIsland havehadthesuitmovedtofederal court,Magdeburgersaid.

“Wewillbefilingappropriatemotions,includingamotiontodismiss,” shesaid.

TheTownisbeingrepresentedin thematterbyDanielGriffith,anattorneywithWhiteford,Taylor&Preston inBethanyBeach.

Veteran Owned and Operated

Proud Sponsors of the Veterans Golf Association

CROPHungerWalktostepoffonOct.6

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

The2024CROPHungerWalk—an eventwithasymbolicwalk,doorprizes, prayerandsnacks—isplannedfor3p.m. onSunday,Oct.6,atOurLadyof GuadalupeCatholicChurchinRoxana.

The13participatingchurches— membersoftheSoutheastSussexMinisterium—willbringfundsraisedduring theyear,andthemoneywillbesentto ChurchWorldServicestohelpfeedthe hungryindevelopingcountries,aswellas localefforts.

Walsh

Continuedfrompage4

tosupportWalsh,andfriendssold TylerStrongbracelets.

ParksideHighSchoolstudentsin Salisburyworeorangetosupporthim. “Wenormallyweargreen,butwhen peopleneedsupportandourthoughts andprayers,we’rehereforthemaswell,” studentspostedonFacebook.

StudentsatSnowHillHighSchool inSnowHill,Md.,alsoworeorange. OceanCityBikeWeek,postingon Facebook,statedthatthereistalkabout havingaridenextyearforTyler,who

“Thisistheculminatingactivityfor thefundraiser.Differentchurcheshave variousactivitiestoraisemoney.Atour church,wedonatefromouroffering.Our CROPseasonisthefirstweekofSeptember,anditgoesthroughthesecond weekofOctober,whenweturnourproceedsin.Lastyear,$15,000wasraised. Thisyear’stotalwillbedeterminedinfutureweeks,”saidtheRev.LoraEloise Gordy,pastorofZoarUnitedMethodist ChurchinSelbyville.

“Weget25percentbackofwhatwe turnin,andwedivideitamongthesix foodpantriesinLowerSussexCounty.

wasinjuredbythemotorcyclistduring Ocean CityBikeFestthisyear.

Thenightoftheaccident,Ocean Citypolicesaidtheyarrivedtofind Walshsufferingfromlife-threatening injuries.HewastreatedbyOceanCity EmergencyServicespersonnelatthe scenethenflowntoShockTraumaby MarylandStatePoliceAviation.

Themotorcycle,operatedbyMichael ScotSchneider,51,ofBallstonSpa, N.Y.,wastravelingatahighrateof speedandalsocrashedintoandbadly damagedaparkedcarandparkedmotorcycleaftertheoperatorlostcontrol, policesaid.Theysaidthedriverleftthe sceneafterthecollision,around9:35

Lastyear,theyreceivedalmost$900,”she said.

“Peopleallovertheworldarehungry. Thisishelpingpeoplegetwaterintotheir villagesandfeedingthosewhoarehungry. Asfarasweknow,wearetheonlygroup inDelaware,inthenortheasternregion, thatparticipates,butCROPisalloverthe country.TheybegininJanuary,doing fundraisersanddoingtheirCROPwalks,” Gordysaid,addingthattheSt.Ann CatholicChurchEnsemblewillperform attheCROPWalk.Thoseattending shouldtakelawnchairs,sheadvised. Donationsarealsoacceptedonlineat

p.m.,butpolice,usingvideo,sentouta description,andthatledtoanextensive searchofdowntownOceanCity.

PolicesaidSchneiderwasfoundseveralhourslaterbyMarylandStatePoliceatthePark-and-RideinWest OceanCity.HewastreatedatTidalHealthforhisinjuries.Asearchwarrant wasobtainedtocollectabloodsample todeterminehisalcoholconcentration.

He waschargedwith12offenses,includingfailingtoremainatthesceneof anaccidentresultinginbodilyinjuryor deathanddrivingundertheinfluence, policesaid,addingthattheyarecontinuingtoinvestigatetheaccident.

Sincethen,residentsofthearea,in

www.crophungerwalk.org,wherethemessageis,“Nooneinthisworldshouldbe hungry.That’swhytheCROPHunger Walkismorethanjustayearlygathering. It’samovementthat’s55yearsstrong, madeupofcompassionatepeopleinmore than500communitiesacrosstheU.S.

“Thestepswetake—andthefunds weraisetogether—willprovidelife-savingsupportincludingemergencyfood andresources,alongwiththeseeds,tools andprogramsthatwillhelpfamiliesfeed themselvesinthefuture.”

CROPisanacronymforCommunitiesRespondingtoOvercomePoverty.

bothDelawareandMaryland,have beenhelpingfinancially,sending thoughtsandprayers,askingabout Tyler’scondition,sharingupdatesand writingwordsofencouragementon Facebook.

FacebookuserJ.P.Romeckiwas happytopostaboutWalshmovinghis toes—amessagethatpromptedfellow FacebookuserRobinStreettosendthis messagetotheinjuredteen:“Idon’t knowyou,butyouhavetouchedmany heartsandminds.

“ShoutouttoTylerforfightinghard andstrong.Keepmovingandwiggling thoseparts.Youareable.Youarea fighter.”

ArtiststobeshowcasedatDriftingGrounds

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Agroupofartistswhofirstjoined togetherforajointshowseveralyears agowillonceagainshowcasetheirwork thisweekend,althoughinanewlocation.

TheOceanViewShowcaseofFine Art,setforSaturday,Sept.28,from9 a.m.to3p.m.,willbeheldthisyearat theDriftingGroundscoffeeshopinthe Heneghan’sRuncomplexonAtlantic Avenue(Route26).

Eightartistswillpresenttheirwares, includingphotography,painting,woodworking,jewelry,tileworkandtextiles.

The group’sshowwasinitiallyhostedby fellowartistDamonPla.SincePlarecentlymovedhisstudiotoLewes,they decidedtotrytofindanewhost.

WiththehelpoftheDrifting Groundsstaff,“Wehavemanagedto putittogetherourselves,”said MaryFrancesBerger,amemberofthe groupwhowillbeshowcasingherphotographyattheshow.

“TheownersofHeneghan’sRun havebeengraciousenoughtoletusdo this,”Bergersaid.

Aformerrealestateagent,Berger said that,afterher40-yearcareerended, shebeganlookingforahobbytocaptivateherattentioninretirement.

“IdecidedIneededtolearnsomethingsothatIcouldkeepmymindactive,”shesaid.

Afterabriefforayintoforeignlanguages,Bergerfoundthatpassion—in photography.

“Ipickedupacameraanditbecame apassion,”shesaid.

Thesedays,shefocusesherlenson everythingfromwildlifeandsunrises— shesaidsheisonthebeachcapturing daybreak’spalettenearlyeveryday—to familybeachphotos.

“Thereisalmostneveratimewhen mycameraisnotwithme,”Bergersaid. Oneofthethingsaboutphotography thatsheloves,shesaid,isthat“I’malwayslearning…You’renevergoingto knowitall.”

JoiningBergerintheOceanView showwillbe:

•SusanCallahan,textileartist—“I worktoupcycleclassicclothingmadeof naturalfiberstomakeuniqueone-of-akindwearables.Iremovecolorandreplaceitwithnewbrighttones.Iuse both naturalandcommercialdyesto overdyejackets,skirtsandshirts.Iuse uniquedyingmethodcalledicedying,”

2nd Annual Bob Powell Memorial Car Show & Vendor Event

Callahansaid.

•JustinCavagnaro,blown-glassartist —“Myworkshowcasesmylong-standingfascinationwithglassasamedium andmypassionfortheprocessesby whichthesepiecesarecreated.Though attimesinfluencedbyclassicforms,I giveallmypiecesacontemporary touch,”Cavagnarosaid.

•DeborahBryant,ceramicarts—“I startedasapainter,thentookapottery c lassandwasdrawntothecreativepossibilitiesofclayanditspracticaland functionaluse.Havinggrownuponthe coast,thebeautyandtranquilityofthe oceanhasalwaysbeenaninspiration,” Callahansaid.

•MaryYeagleyBower,ceramics— “Natureismyultimateinspiration— findingthebeautyinthesmalldetails andunexpectedplacesofourenvironmentanditscreatures.Myworkissimplisticindesignbutfullofreliefand texturetobringthedetailsofthesubject tolife,”Bowersaid.

•JohnDonato,painter—Donato describeshiswhimsicalstyle,foundin muralsandsmallerpiecesthroughout thelocalarea,ashaving“smileimpact.” Heusesacomplexdry-brushtechnique tokeephiswork“refreshing,timeless andcollectible,”hesaid.

Registration Starts at 8am Vehicle Registration $15 September 29 10am - 2pm

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

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

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.

•DawnPierro,jewelry—“Inmy work,Iuseawiderangeoftechniques, includingstone-setting,metalsmithing, preciousmetalclay,beadwork,enameling,coldconnectionsandanythingelse I cangetmyhandson,”Pierrosaid.

•TravisBower,woodworker— “Treessharetheirnaturalbeautyand majesticnaturewithusthroughtheir entirelife.WhenIlookatarawpieceof wood,Iseethebeautythatlieswithin andworktobringitouttosharewith theworldthroughitssecondlife,” Bowersaid.

DriftingGroundsislocatedat117 AtlanticAvenue,OceanView.

HopeCenterhosting

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheDelawareSeasideRailroad Club,celebratingits20thyear,isinboundforitsannualIndianSummer TrainShowthisweekend.

Morethan100vendorswillbeon handattheshow,setforSaturday,Sept. 28,from9a.m.to2p.m.attheHope CenterinOceanView.Theannual showhadpreviouslybeenheldatthe RoxanaVolunteerFireCompanybut movedtothenewlocationlastyear.

Tocelebratetheclub’smilestoneanniversary,somespecialeventsare plannedfortheshow,includingalive

SelbyvillelibraryopeningsetforNov.14

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSelbyvillePublicLibrarywill closeat4p.m.onFriday,Sept.27,and remainclosedduringOctoberasthe staffmoves13,000booksanditemsin itsinventoryintothenew,15,000square-footbuildingintimeforthe

Show

Continuedfrompage6

broadcastbyTheDuck—107.1FM.

Theshowisopentothepublic,and ticketscost$6atthedoorforadults. Children,asalways,areadmittedfreeof charge.EventChairmanSkipLeesaid theshowwillfeaturemorethan20vendorswhowillbesellingtrainsandaccessoriesonmorethan100tablesinthe HopeCenter.Operatingtrainlayouts willalsobesetupforvisitors’enjoyment.Afullconcessionstandanddoor prizeswillalsobefeatured.

Lee,whojoinedtheclubaftermov-

Thursday,Nov.14,grandopening.

Thatgrandopening,at2p.m.on SouthMainStreet,willfeatureguest speakers,aribbon-cuttingat2:30p.m., refreshmentsandaneventspeciallydesigned forchildren,LibraryDirector KellyKlinesaid,addingthatlibraryoperationsarelikelytoresumebeforethe dayofthegrandopening.

ing toDelawarefromAnnapolis,saidhe stillhashisfirsttrain—anO-gauge 040NYCMarxfreighttrain—thathe receivedwhenhewas4.

“ButIcanrecalltrainsinmylife whenIwas3,”hesaid.

Ashegrewolder,hislovefortrains continued.Modeltrainswereahobby heandhisfathershared,withsetupsin thefamilybasement.

Whenhemovedanddiscovered basementstobeararethingonDelmarva,hewasdistraught,hesaid,until hediscoveredtheDelawareSeaside RailroadClub.

“The trainclubhasbeenanincrediblefindforme,”Leesaid.“Great

“Itwillbeabittersweetmoveforus. We’vebeenintheTownsendhousefor 60years,andwe’rejustreallyexcitedto finallyhaveaspaceofourown,”Kline toldtheCoastalPointthisweek.

TheTownsendhouseistheformer homeofGov.JohnG.TownsendJr., wholivedinthestatelywhitehome whilehewasDelawaregovernorfrom 1917to1921.

friendships,theshows,everybodywillingtoshare.Ithinkit’sgreatcamaraderie.”

Preparingforthisweekend’sshow, Leesaid,“We’rereallyexcitedaboutlettingthecommunityknowaboutour history.”

Inadditiontotheupcomingshow, the100-memberclubisalsotakingpart inalargeholidaytrainshowinOcean City,Md.,laterthisyear.

Astheclubhasgrown,sohasitsoutreachintothecommunity,Leesaid. “ We’refocusingongrowingthe hobby.”

InadditiontoopenhousesatitsSelbyvilleheadquarterseveryWednesday

D uedatesforbookscheckedoutof thelibrarywillbeextendeduntilthe newlibraryopens.Additionalbookswill beorderedforthemorespaciousbuilding,whichalsohasameetingroomthat willseat200—considerablymorethan

SeeLIBRARYpage8

andSaturdayevening,theclubhasfrequentpresentationsattheGeorgetown PublicLibraryandhasworkedwith localBoyScouttroopsonmodeltrainrelatedmeritbadges.

“Theclubisreallygrowing,”Lee said.“Peoplearegettinginvolved.It’sa lotoffun.”

TheHopeCenterislocatedat97 AtlanticAvenue,OceanView,behind theMarinersBethelGlobalMethodist Church.

Formoreinformationonthe DelawareSeasideRailroadClub,visit theclub’swebsiteat http://www.delawareseasiderailroadclub.com/train-show.html.

Smokelesspouchesofferanewconcern

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Accordingtoanationalsurveycoveringthefirstsixmonthsof2024,there hasbeena25percentdropinstudent useofvapingande-cigarettedevicesto consumetobaccoandnicotine.Today, onlyabout6percentofthe1.6million school-agedchildrensurveyedarevaping.

However,inthegameof“whack-amole”parentsandteachersplaywith teenageexperimentationwithtobacco

products,kidsarenowturningincreasinglytosmokelesspouches,whichare easiertoconcealandcomeinflavors theyenjoy.

IndianRiverSchoolDistrictSuperintendentJayOwensagreedthatthe trendisthere.Hesaidhebelievesthe districtjoiningalawsuitagainste-cigarettemanufacturerJuulhelpedfundthe anti-vapingequipmentandpublic awarenesscampaignslocallytodrive downtheusageofe-cigarettes.The IRSDnowhasvapedetectorsinschools.

“WiththeJuullawsuitsettlement,we

TownsendHouse,”Klinesaid.

thecurrentseatingcapacityof25.

Thelibrary,costingjustunder$16 million,hasaninteriorcolorschemeof neutralandwarmtonesthatKlinehad previouslydescribedas“timelessclassic andclean—maple,darkgray,andwith allthefurnishingsupholstered,pulling indarkgray,navyandgreen.”

Thechildren’sareahasanagriculturalthemewithmuralpaintedby LewesartistMikeJohnsonthathighlightsSelbyville’sagriculturalhistory.

Theexteriorofthenewstructureis white withamaplefinish“topullinthe

“Wehavealittletractorandalittle pottingshedforchildrentoplayin.The furnitureandpartoftheplayscapewill reflectourhistory,”shesaid.

Therewasagroundbreakingforthe newlibraryinOctober2022withplans foranearlywinter2023opening,but constructiondidn’tbegin.InDecember 2022,Klinesaidtheopeningdatewould bedelayedbecauseofsignificantly highercoststhanoriginallyprojected.

A lotonMcCabeStreetbehindlibrary,aboutoneandahalfcityblocksin size,alsobecameavailableforsale,allowingforanupgradedlibraryplanand “betterbuildingoverall,”Klineex-

arestartingtoseethevapinggoway down,”saidOwens.“Youwouldreally needtotalkwiththeprincipalswhoare closesttothesituation—butIagree withthedownward-trendsurvey.The otherissuewithvapingisyoureally don’tknowwhat’sinthosechemicals goingrightintothestudents’lungs.You don’tknowwhatyouaretrying,andit couldbesomethingthatmightharm you.”

PepLewis,administratorofstudent servicesforthedistrict,saidtheanti-vapingtrendisjuststartinglocally,with

plainedatthetime.InMarch2023,libraryofficialssettledona$440,000 purchaseofthathouseandlot,razed thebrickhouseandadded15parking spaces.

Thelibraryhadfundstopurchase theMcCabeStreetproperty,Klinesaid. Shedidnotreleasethenamesofthe couple whosoldittothelibrarybutsaid that,withthenewplan,in20to30 yearsthebuildingwouldbeinabetter situationtoputonanadditionifnecessary.

Oncethemoveiscomplete,theSelbyvilleHistoricalSocietyplanstotake overtheexistinglibrarybuilding,with theTownsendHousehavingbeendonatedtothatnewgroupbythelibrary.

“Thatisthegeneralplan,butnothinglegalhashappenedyet.It’sstillvery tentative,”Klinesaid.

ScottCollinsoftheSelbyvilleHistoricalSocietyhadpreviouslytoldthe CoastalPointthattheplanisforthe spacetobeusedforcommunityevents. Originally,demolishingthetwonewer sectionswasconsidered,butthehistoric partwasalwaysgoingtobepreservedin honorofTownsend—amanofmany interestswhohadahandinseveralen-

districtdeterrence,andhehasnotyet seenanoticeabledeclineearlythis schoolyear.However,hesaideffortsin tobacco-usepreventionarecontinuing.

“Locally,wehaven’tseenasignificant decreaseinvapingoffensesinour schools,eitherlastyearorfortheshort timewe’vebeenbackinschoolthisyear,” saidthedistrictadministration.“Thetobaccopouchesarealsonotamajorprobleminourschools…yet.”

E-cigarettemakerJuulagreedtopay

deavorsandwhowasalsoelectedsenator.Hewasinvolvedinbanking,operatedacannery,helpedgetRoute113 builtandstartedthepoultryintegration process“fromwhereyoufeedthechicks totheeggstothechickenprocessing,” Collinssaid.

“IknewasmallportionaboutMr. Townsend,butIlearnedalotinthe processofreadingabouthim.Hewas friendswiththeRoosevelts,theTeddy Roosevelts,”Collinssaid.

Alivefrom1871to1964,Townsend wasanagriculturalpioneerandstatesman.HewasamemberofthedelegationtothefirstsessionoftheUnited NationsGeneralAssemblyin1946. Asgovernor,hefoughtforreformof the state’seducationandtransportation systems.WhileintheSenate,hehelped formtheFederalDepositInsurance CorporationandotherNewDeal-era programsthatrebuiltthenation’sbankingindustry,accordingtohistoricalinformation.

Consideredamanofgreatvision,he wasasuccessfullumberman,farmer, strawberrybroker,orchardistandcontractor,andoneofthepioneersofthe Delmarvapoultryindustry.

GardenClubhearsfromauthoroncontainers

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Whethergardeninginacityspaceor acountrymeadow,containersareversatilegrowingspaces,accordingtoagardeningwriterwhovisitedthe GardenersbytheSeaGardenClubrecently.

Anythingfromherbstotreescanbe growninacontainer,saidKathyJentz, editorofWashingtonGardenermagazine,authorof“GroundcoverRevolution”andco-authorof“TheUrban Gardener.”JentzspoketotheGardeners bytheSeaattheirmonthlymeetingat theCommunityCenteratEvansPark inMillvilleonSept.13.

“Anythingcangrowinacontaineras longasthecontainerisbigenough,” Jentztoldtheclubmembers.

Referringtobonsaigardening,Jentz said,“IfaJapanesemaplecangrowina littleinch-and-a-halfdish,8inches square,youcangrowanythinginacontainer.”

Incontainergardening,Jentzacknowledged,“biggerisbetter”whenit comestopotsize,with18inchesindiameter beingagoodstartingsize,she said.Butsheprefers24-36inchesindiameter.

“Itissomucheasiertocontroland

maintainalargercontainerwithseveral plantsinitthanonesies-twosiesall linedupalongyourdeck,”because smallercontainersdryoutmorequickly, shesaid.

Whenitcomestopotmaterials, Jentzsaid,ceramicpotsare“gorgeous butexpensive”andpronetocrackingin thewintertimefreeze-thawcycles.The sameholdsforterracottapots,shesaid.

A tricksheusestohelpprevent thosecracks—particularlyinterracotta pots—ispaintingtheinsideofthepot withalatexpaint.Thepaintlayer shouldbereappliedeverytwoorthree years.

Jentzsaidherfavoritepotmaterialis extrudedplastic,whichcanbedesigned tolookliketerracottaorstonebutis hollowinside.Thepotsarelighterand keepfreeze-thawproblemsatbay,she said.

“Growbags”arefabriccontainers thatJentzsaidshelikesforgrowing herbsandvegetables.

Soilchoicescanmakeabigdifferenceincontainer-gardeningsuccess,she said.“Pottingmix”iswhatworksbest becauseitislighterandwon’ttamp downinsidethepotandcauseroot-rot.

Jentz,whocalledherselfa“lazygar-

SeeCLUBpage10

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

- 5-8 PM

WashingtonD.C.authorKathyJentzspoketotheGardenersbytheSeaGardenClub aboutcontainergardeningattheclub’smonthlymeetingonSept.13.

BREAKFAST

Keith White Duo -

$438millioninaninitialmultistatesettlementfordeceptiveorfalseadvertising targetingyoungpeoplethatminimized thehealthimpactsofvaping.According toDelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jennings’office,Delawareschoolsareto receivebetween$7to$8millionfrom thatinitialsettlementforfalseadvertising.TheIRSDjoinedthelegalcase.

tised,accordingtoattorneyswithknowledgeofthedeal.JuulLabshasdenied targetingminorsandadmittednoresponsibilityinagreeingtothesettlement.

Atthepeakin2019,morethan5 millionstudentsinmiddleandhigh schoolwereusinge-cigarettes.Now, about1.6millionstudents,orabout6 percent,currentlyusee-cigarettes,accordingtonewlyreleasedsurvey data fromthefirsthalfof2024.

Owens.“Wereceivedacommunication fromourlegalcounselrecentlythatthe lawyersonourcasearesettling.This settlementisaboutvapingwithinthe IRSDschools,andthemoneywehave setasideisforvariouseffortstocombat vaping,”explainedOwens.

JuulLabshasnowagreedtopay$1.7 billion,accordingtotheWallStreet Journal,tosettlemorethan5,000lawsuitsbyschooldistricts,includingthe IRSD,aswellaslocalgovernmentsand individualswhoclaimedthatitse-cigarettesweremoreaddictivethanadver-

dener,”saidthateachseasonshefreshensthetopthirdofeachpot,adding fertilizer.Shealsoaddsadilutedfertilizereverycoupleofwaterings.

Regardingalongstandingpracticeof puttingpebblesorrocksinthebottom ofplanters,Jentzsaidthatis“nolonger theadvice”fromtheexperts.Studies haveshownthestonesareactuallybad forplantsbecausetheycausethepotto holdwater,“andtherootsgodownand rot.”

Sherecommended,instead,cutting

Nationally,abouthalfamillionfewer studentsarenowusinge-cigarettescomparedwithlastyear—anearly25percentdropinoneyear—bringingthe ratedowntothelowestithasbeenina decade.

“WeconsideredparticipatinginJuul litigationanddecidedtojoin,”said

upsmallpiecesoflandscapefabricand placingtheminthebottomofthe planter,whichholdsthesoilinbutallowswatertodrain.Ateacuporsmall cupoverthedrainageholeisanother waytomaintaindrainageinaplanter, sheadvised.

Wateringtechniquesforcontainers wasanotherfacetofJentz’talkinwhich shebrokewithconventionalwisdom.

“Youdon’thavetowaterfirstthing inthemorning,”shesaid.Givingcontainerplantsadrinkintheafternoonor earlyeveningisperfectlyfine.

Sinceheraudiencewasmembersof theGardenersbytheSeaclub,Jentztailoredsomeofherremarkstothespe-

TeensintheUnitedStatesarefarless likelytousee-cigarettesthantheywere afewyearsago,butexpertswarnthat anytobaccouseamongyouthisunsafe, andnow,theriseofnicotinepouchesisa growingconcern.

“Whileit’sencouragingtoseethese numberscurrentlyremainingrelatively low,thebottomlineisthatweareconcernedaboutanyyouth-appealingtobaccoproduct,”saidDeirdreLawrence

cificneedsofcoastalgardening—especiallyprotectingthemfromstormy weather.

Sherecommendedsecuringplanters thatcouldbeblownoverinacoastal stormbytetheringthemtogetherorby anchoringtheminanotherway,suchas withatrellis.Iftheplantersaregoingto besecuredwithsomesortofstakein thepot,it’sbesttoplacethoseinthe potbeforeaddingplants,soastoprotect theplantrootsfrombeingdamaged.

Anotherwaytoprotectpottedplants istoaddalayerofmulchtothetop, Jentzsaid.

“Itkeepsthemwarminthewinter, coolerinthesummer,”shesaid. Anytypeofmulchusedinagarden canbeusedinacontainer,shesaid.

Soilmoisteners,whichareoftenincludedinpottingmixes,canalsobe addedtoexistingpots,Jentzsaid.They shouldbeaddedattherootlevel,noton thesurface,shesaid.

AnothertipfromJentzregarding outdoor pots:Ifthecontainercomes withasaucer,takeitoff,turnitupside downandreplaceitunderthepot.This helpspreventrootrotandeliminatesa potentialmosquito-breedingarea.

Jentzalsodelvedintothemyriad plantsthatcanthriveincontainers,includingherbsandvegetables,native plantsandtropicals.Shealsosuggestedbeingcreativewithwhattouse asacontainerandusingaseriesof potstogethertomakealandscapefeature.

Most ofall,shesaid,“Havefun!”

TheGardenersbytheSeaGarden Clubmeets(withsomeexceptions)on thesecondFridayofeachmonth(SeptembertoJune)attheCommunity CenteratEvansPark.Formoreinformationgoto www.gardenersbythesea.com.

InadditiontobeingeditorandpublisherofWashingtonGardenermagazine,Jentzhosts“GardenDC”podcast andeditsWaterGardenJournal,The AzaleanandFanfare.

Shecanbereachedbyemailat kathyjentz@gmail.comor(240)6031461.

OceanViewofficialslooktoexpandartsscene

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AnartsandjazzfestivalcouldreplaceOceanView’sannualSpring Fling,astownofficialsstrivetoinfuse thetownwithmoreculture.

“Nothinghasbeendecidedyet,but wearetalkingaboutanartsfestivalnext year.WearetalkingtotheDelawareArt Museum,andtheymightwanttobeinvolvedinsomethinglikethat,”Town ManagerCarolHoucktoldtheCoastal Pointthisweek.

DuringtheSept.12towncouncil meeting,sheannouncedthatsheand MayorJohnReddingtonhadattended aneventattheLewesYachtClubwith DelawareArtMuseumofficialsand learnedabouttheDelArtSailsSouth initiativeto“bringtogetherpeoplein

SussexCounty—thefastestgrowing countyinthefastestgrowingstatein theMid-Atlanticregion—whosupporttheartsandwanttoplayapartin buildingtheDelawareArtMuseum’s presenceinSouthernDelaware,”accordingtoinitiative’sdescriptiononthe websiteatwww.delart.org.

Reddington,Houckandothersheard from“DelArt’sleadersabouttheeducationalandculturalopportunitiesthemuseumcanofferintheircommunity”and gota“sneakpeekofthefall2024major DelArtexhibitionJazzAgeIllustration.”

“It’sverymuchatthebeginning stagesbutitwillbeexcitingifwecan partnerwiththeDelawareArtMuseum,”Houcksaid.

“Thepeoplefromthemuseumseem interested.JohnWestParkisavery goodatmospherefordoingartspro-

grams.Wehopetopullsomethingoff forthespring.Maybeajazzandarts component.Webroughtituptothem, aboutthepossibility.Wemetwiththe directorofthemuseum,MollyGiordano,andothersinourcommunity,and maybewecanpartnerwiththemuseum andbringarttooursectionofAtlantic Avenue,toourparksandtootherpublic spaces,”Houcksaid.

“It’sexcitingthatOceanViewhas manyresidentswhowanttoparticipate inthearts—andtownleadershipthat wants tocreateartsprograms,”GiordanotoldtheCoastalPoint,addingthat sheandHouckhavebeentalkingabout “potentialartsprograms.”

“Rightnow,theDelawareArtMuseumiscreatinganadvisorycommittee andhostingone-off,orpartner-based, eventstogettoknowwhattheSussex

communitieswantandneed.Ournext activitywillbeinpartnershipwiththe LewesOsherLifelineLearningInstitute. OnOct.18,ourcuratorofAmericanart, HeatherCampbellCoyle,isgivingalectureabouthersoon-to-openexhibition JazAgeIllustration,”Giordanosaid. Reddingtonsaidtownofficialsare “thinkingaboutotherwaystoenhance thequalityoflifeforpeopleinOcean ViewandIthinkartwouldbeoneof thosethings.”

“WetalkedaboutafestivallikeRehobothBeachandBethanyBeachhave. Wehavethreeorfourartgalleriesin town.Maybehavingawalkaround fromgalleytogallery.We’rethinking aboutthat,andwe’reaskingthe DelawareMuseumofArtstaffifthey cangiveussomeadvice,”Reddington said.

Kittner,directoroftheOfficeonSmoking&HealthattheU.S.Centersfor DiseaseControl&Prevention(CDC).

“Ourguardisup,”shesaid.“Weare awareofthereportedgrowingsalestrends fornicotinepouchesandarecloselymonitoringtheevolvingtobaccoproductlandscapeforthreatstopublichealth, particularlywhenitcomestokids.”

Salesofnicotinepouches—small, dissolvablepacketsthatareplacedbetweenthelipandgum—havebeenrisingsince2016.Nearlyhalfamillion studentsinmiddleorhighschool,about 1.8percent,usenicotinepouches,accordingtothesurveydata—upslightly from1.5percentlastyear.Whilethat relativelylowratesuggeststhatyouth arenotdrivingthepopularityofthe product,expertssayit’simportantto monitorandmitigaterisks,perthesurveyreleasedbyCNN.

AccordingtoVape-FreeDelaware— anarmoftheDelawareCancerConsortiumandaDelawarenon-profitdedicatedtocontrollingvaping—“It’sno secretthatstudentswhousee-cigarettes oftenhidetheirbehaviorsandtheirvape devicesfromparents.Thenewschool messageswehavecraftedgooutquickly tobringparentsup-to-speed,sothat they’reintheknowaboutwhattodo andwheretogoforhelpfulinformation.”

TheVape-FreeDelawarewebsiteofferstipsforeducatorstotalkaboutthe dangerofvapinginhalations.

“‘KnowtheTruth’isanationalyouth vapingpreventioncurriculumthatoffers studentsafreefour-partdigitallearning experience.Theonlinelessonprogram helpsstudentslearnthehistoryoftobaccoandnicotineuse;understandthe myths,risksanddangersofe-cigarettes andvaping;layaframeworkforquitting; andfocusonpositivealternativebehaviorsandlivingavape-freelife.”

Editorial Columns

LetterstotheEditor

ViewPoint

Stayingontopoftrendsisatoughfight

Teensmokingrateshavedroppedsteadilyoverthepastfew decades,as24.6percentofteenagerssmokedcigarettesdailyin 1997,accordingtotheNationalInstituteofHealth,asopposedto about2.1percentin2022.Andthatisreallyterrificnews,asmore informationonthehealthdamagesfromsmokinghavebecome available.Butwehavealsowatchedasvapingratesweresoaring throughtheproverbialroof.

Thankfully,thatappearstobedroppingnowaswell.

Anationalsurveyreportedthattherehasbeena25-percent dropinstudentuseofvapingande-cigarettedevicesthroughthe firstsixmonthsof2024,asopposedtothatsametimeperiodayear ago.Andthatisterrificnewsaswell.

But—andthere’salwaysa“but”—justasdeviceslikeanti-vapingequipmentandpublicawarenesscampaignsintheschoolshave helpedmovedthenumbersdownintermsofvaping,national trendssuggestthatteensaremovingtoadifferentmediumnow,as

theyareseeingincreasesinsmokelesspouches,whichareeveneasierforkidstohidefromtheirteachersandparentsthanvapingdevices.

Locally,someofficialssuggesttheydoseeareductioninvaping atourschools,butotherssaytheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’s (IRSD)effortsarejustbeginning,asmoneyhascomeinfromthe State’slawsuitagainstJuulLabsfortargetingminors.Therealso hasn’tbeenaspikeinsmokelesspouchesonourlocalschool’scampuses.Atleastnotyet.

“Locally,wehaven’tseenasignificantdecreaseinvapingoffensesinourschools,eitherlastyearorfortheshorttimewe’ve beenbackinschoolthisyear,”saidPepLewis,administratorofstudentservicesfortheIRSD.“Thetobaccopouchesarealsonota majorprobleminourschools...yet.”

Parents,younowhavesomethingelsetoworryabout.Bevigilant.Askquestions.There’salwayssomethingnew,isn’tthere?

Worldmournsthelossoffamousaquaticspy

Comehere.No,closer.Youneverknowwho’slistening.

ThereareRussianspieswhoinhabitthewaterways,andwith thatbigoldpuddletotheeastofus,well,youknowwhatthat means.Therecouldbeeyesandearsanywhere.

AccordingtoanNPRstory,aRussianspywasrecentlyfound deceasedunder“mysteriouscircumstances,”discoveredinwatersjust outsideofStavanger,Norway,accordingtoofficials.Theysaidhe wasdiscoveredwithholesinhisbody,and thatexpertswholookedattheevidence, well,“Notoneofthembelievethat Hvaldimirdiedofnaturalcauses.”

Oh,Hvaldimirisabelugawhale.Maybe Ishouldhaveledwiththat?

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

ThenamecombinestheNorwegian wordforwhale(hval)andatakeonRussian PresidentVladimirPutin’sname,according totheNPRpiece.Heinitiallyfoundaleveloffamein2019when hewasdiscoveredbyfishermenoffthecoastofNorway,andwasreportedlywearingaharnessthatread,“EquipmentSt.Petersburg.”

hemethisuntimelydemise.

Man,thiswholeprocessofspinningstoriestopushmyown agendareallygetstiring.Howdosomeofthecablenewsnetworks dothisallthetime?Spinisdefinitelyayoung-man’sgame.

Accordingtothestory,manybelievedatthetimeofHvalsimir’s discoverythatheescapedcaptivity inRussianwaters—duetothe aforementionedcameraharnessandhiscomfortlevelwithhumans.

“TheRussiannavyhasbeenknowntousemarineanimalslike whalesanddolphinsforintelligencepurposes(theU.S.hasahistory ofsimilarprograms),thoughtheKremlinhasnevercommented publiclyonHvaldimir,”pertheNPRstory.

Now,therearesometheoriesthatHvaldimirisactuallyamissing therapywhalenamedSeymon,accordingtothestory,andthatSeymon“livedinanenclosureandsometimesperformedforchildren withdisabilities.”

OK,sure—thatdoesmakesense.Anditisanamazingthing watchinghighly-skilledanimalsatworkwithkidswithdifferent needsandabilities,butcanwejustleavethisasHvaldimirwasaspy whaleandcertainlyhadintentionsofmakinghiscloak-and-daggerand-finwayto,say,BethanyBeach?Thatgivesmemoreleewayfor therestofthiscolumn,andkeepsmefeelingallwarmandfuzzyinsidethatSeymonsimplybrokeawaysohecouldhelpmorekids somewhereelse,andrightnowischangingthelivesof... ButIdigress.

So,Hvaldimirwasmostdefinitelyaspy(mycolumn,myrules), andhewasmostdefinitelymakinghiswaytoBethanyBeachbefore

So,anyway,Hvaldimirwasanactivespy,intentonsettinguphis spyshopoffthecoastofBethanyBeach,andhewastakenoutby nefariousagentswhowereeither:(a)tryingtostophimfromgettingclosetotherichintelligencehotbedof BethanyBeach,or(b)seekingrevengeon hisescapefromanear-totalitarianregime thatdidn’tvaluethepeople—or,youknow, belugawhales—whoinhabititslands. Or,youknow,waters. Inallseriousness,thisisasadstory. Hvaldimirhadgoneviralafewtimesover recentyearsbecauseofhisplayfulnesswith humans.Heretrievedakayaker’sGoProthathadfallenintothe water,playedfetchwitharugbyballwithsomefolksandgotcaught playingwithanunderwaterdroneanothertime.Itwasclearhewas comfortablewithpeople,andthatmighthavebeenwhatultimately costhim.

“...expertswarnedthathefacedloweroddsofsurvivalasa‘solitarysociableindividual,’”accordingtothestory.“Concernsgrew whenhewasspottedlastyearinSweden,whichhasmorepeople andfewerfishthanNorway.”

Infact,perthearticle,Hvaldimirinspiredatleasttwononprofits: OneWhale,whichadvocatedforhisprotectionfrom“tourismand otherdangers,”andMarineMind,whichwascreatedbymarinebiologistswhotrackedhismovementsandfocusedonraisingawarenessaboutmarinespecies.And,really,thereyouhaveit.

AllofGod’screaturesstrivetohaveaclearpurpose,right?We wanttheretobe“something”wearesupposedtodotoimpactthe world,oratleastourrespectivecornersofit,sowefeellikewe’re hereforsomethingmoregrandthanjustexistinginspaceandtime. Wewanttomatter.Wewanttoberemembered.

Hvaldimirwillberemembered.Hisviralvideoswillcontinueto traversetheInternet,thepeoplewhoworkedonthesenonprofits willcontinuethegoodfightand,ifhereallywasSeymoninanother life,allofthoselivesheimpactedwerenodoubtdonesoforthebetter. It’snotabadlegacytohave.

CoastalPointencourages theexchangeofideas. Letterstotheeditormustbe signedbytheauthorwith phonenumberincludedfor purposesofverification.

SUSANLYONS susan.lyons@coastalpoint.com

DARINJ.MCCANN darin.mccann@coastalpoint.com

SUSANMUTZ susan.mutz@coastalpoint.com

M.PATRICIATITUS patricia.titus@coastalpoint.com

TARYNKING taryn.king@coastalpoint.com

SHAUNM.LAMBERT shaun.lambert@coastalpoint.com

CHRISAUBE chris.aube@coastalpoint.com

NADINETIMPANARO nadine.timpanaro@coastalpoint.com

JESSICAHEPPDING jessica.heppding@coastalpoint.com

KERINMAGILL kerin.magill@coastalpoint.com

SUSAN CANFORA susan.canfora@coastalpoint.com

JASONFEATHER jason.feather@coastalpoint.com

MIKESMITH mike.smith@coastalpoint.com

MIKESTERN mike.stern@coastalpoint.com

TheCoastalPointispublishedweeklyat 111AtlanticAve.,OceanView,DE19970. Themailingaddressis: P.O.Box1324, OceanView,DE19970. Phone:302.539.1788. Fax:302.539.3777. Deadlineforadvertisingandnewssubmissions is5p.m.Monday.Alladvertisementscreatedby theCoastalPointarepropertyofCoastalPointLLC, andcannotbereplicatedwithoutpermission. www.coastalpoint.com

GuestColumns

DNRECcommittedtoaddressing‘foreverchemicals’

ByJohnCargillandToddKeyser DNREC

DNREChasprioritizedseveralissuesoverthepastseveralyears.From environmentaljusticetoclimatechange, weareproudtoproactivelyaddressthe biggestobstaclesfacingDelaware’snaturalresourcesandpublichealth.Among themostimportanttopicsourDNREC expertsaretacklingistheproliferation of“foreverchemicals.”

Theseper-andpolyfluoroalkylsubstances(PFAS)arecommonsynthetic chemicalsthatdon’tbreakdowninthe environment.Therearethousandsof variationsofPFASinproductslike non-stickcookware,cosmetics,firefightingfoams,fabrics,cleaningproductsandelectronics.Throughthe manufactureanduseoftheseandother commonproducts,PFAShavebeenreleasedintotheair,ontolandandinto surfacewaterandgroundwater,whereit canimpactwaterandfoodweconsume.

SincePFASdoesnotbreakdown,it builds upinourbodiesandinthebodiesofotherlivingthings.Whileitis there,itcandoharm.Studieshavesug-

gestedPFAScauseorcontributeto manyadversehealthoutcomes,includinghighcholesterol,lowbirthweight andsomecancers.

Tobeclear,thisisaglobalissue,and althoughmostpeoplehavebeenexposedtoPFAS,thisdoesnotmean everypersonwillsufferhealtheffectsas aresult.Butwiththesechemicalsfound insomanytypesofproductsthatweall useatwork,schoolandhome,wewant everyresidenttobeawareof,and knowledgeableabout,thispotential healthconcern.

InDelawarewecontinuetoworkon localsolutionstothisunprecedented problemincollaborationwithother governmentagenciesandfederalpartners.DNRECandtheDivisionof PublicHealthhavebeendiligently workingonprojectstodeterminethe extentofPFASimpactstoDelaware’s naturalresources,andtoaddress/limit Delawareresidents’exposuretoPFAS, allwhilenationalresearchinstitutes andhealthorganizationsarelearning whatlevelsofexposureandwhichparticularPFASchemicalsarecausingthe mostharm.

Unfortunately,thisisnotaproblem

withaquickandeasysolution.PFAS werefirstdevelopedmorethan75years agoandhavebeenusedindailylifefor nearlyaslong.Thisissuedidnotoccur overnight,andfindingsolutionswill taketime.Butwe’remakingprogress.

TogetherwithDelaware’sOfficeof DrinkingWater,DNREChascompletedastatewidesurveyofgroundwaterthatisusedfordrinkingwaterand hasdirectedfundstowardslong-term drinkingwatertreatment solutions.DNREChasalsocompleted astatewidestudyofPFASinDelaware’s surfacewaters,asummaryofwhichis nowavailableonline.

Currently,DNRECisinvestigating PFASinwastewaterandbiosolids.We areassessingPFASinfishandshellfish. Wearedevelopingplanstoconductair dispersionmodelingatpotentialPFAS sources.Andwearedrillingwellsinthe Piedmontregiontoevaluatethequality ofdeepgroundwater.

Utilizinggoodscientifictechniques, eachinvestigationweconductstrategicallyinformsthenext.Intime,wewill havearefinedpictureofthemagnitude andextentofPFASimpactsin Delaware.Withourincreasedknowl-

edgeandunderstanding,wewillthenbe abletoeffectivelybolsterregulations andpoliciestoprotectallDelawareans fromunwantedexposure.

WecontinuetoupdateDNREC’s PFASwebpage(de.gov/pfas)withmore informationaboutourongoingefforts. Summaryreportsandanalyticaldata alsowillbemadeavailablethere.Weinviteyoutovisitthewebpagetolearn aboutwhatwearedoingandalsowhat youcando.VisitorswillfindinformationaboutthehistoryofPFAS,itspast andpresentuses,andup-to-dateinformationaboutpotentialhealtheffects. Wewillincludelinkstootherusefulinformation,too,tohelpcitizensmakeinformedpersonaldecisionstolimittheir exposureto“foreverchemicals.”

DNRECwillcontinuetoinvestigate theextentandsourcesofPFASinour greatstateandkeepupwiththeeveradvancingsciencearoundPFAS.We committosharingtheinformationwe learnandtoseekingcomprehensivesustainablesolutionstoensureyouand thoseclosetoyouremainsafeand healthy.

JohnCargillandToddKeyserarehydrologistswithDNREC.

ByTedShockley SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Fortyyearsagothisfall,myfamily movedfromSussexCounty,wherewe livedforfiveverymeaningfulyears.I amstillalittleupsetaboutleaving.

IarrivedinSussexCountyin1979as afirst-gradestudentfromtheEastern ShoreofVirginia,hometogenerations ofmyfamily.MyfathertookajobmanagingtheSouthernStatesstorein Dagsboro.

IleftSussexCountyin1984asa sixth-gradestudentwhenourfamilyreturnedtoVirginia’sEasternShore, whereIhavelivedeversince.Itismy home.

SouthernDelaware,however,holdsa placeinmyheart.Itwasawonderful placetobeakid.Thosefiveyearswere

buildingblocksforthepersonIam today.

AsachildIfelldeeplyinlovewith theDelawareStateFair,whichwe stillattendseveraltimesannually, eventhoughwenowlivetwohours south.

Ipaidhomagetothestatefair’s meaninginmylifewhenIboughta shareoffairstock,framedthecertificate andhungitinmyoffice.

W hilelivinginDelaware,Iwentto myfirstPhiladelphiaPhilliesgames.I havefollowedtheteameversince. Today,mywife,ouradultchildrenandI getbacktoseethePhillieswheneverwe can.

InsouthernDelaware,Ilearnedto deeplyrespectandappreciatethecomponentsofrurallife—thechilloffall harvestseason,theexcitementofaFri-

day-nighthighschoolfootballgame, thesmellofpoultryhousesandthe quietdignityofhardworkingfarmfamilies.

Iam sohappytoseesomeofthe greatinstitutionsofmyyouth—the GeorgetownSpeedway,theDelaware InternationalSpeedwayinDelmarand Dagsboro’sClaytonTheatre—still popularandthriving.

Imiss,however,someofthehallmarksofmyyouththatnolongerexist —theWoolworth’sinSeaford,Floyd’s RestaurantinMillsboro,theS&J RestaurantinDagsboroandmanyothers.

HowmanytimesdidIstrikeoutat theLowerSussexLittleLeaguecomplexinRoxana?Plenty.ButIamheartened thattheballfieldonwhichI playedisstillthere.

- $10 Cheesesteaks

- $5 Tacos (ea), $5 Margaritas

- $9 and up - Build-a-Burger

- $10 - Fresh Fish Sammy

- 25% off all Bowls

- Football Specials All Day

HowmanytimesdidIenterScotty’s MenswearinSelbyvilleandgazeatall thehighschoolletterjacketsaroundthe store?Itwasremarkabletoseeallthe differenthighschoolmascotsandcolors inoneplace.

I’llneverforgethowsadIfeltwhen the84-year-oldstoreclosedin2007. WheneverIhearofthedeathofone ofthewonderfulmenandwomenI knewinSussexCounty,oroneofmy friendsorclassmates,Iexperiencea selfishgrief.

Thesewereimportantpeopleduring animportanttimeinmylife.Iwant themtobejustliketheywere40years ago—andIwantthemtostaythatway forever.

IfindmyselfinSussexCountyseveraltimesayear—passingthroughon thewaytoaPhilliesgameorthestate fair,orvisitingfriends.

Trash Can Pong Happy Hour

B-I-N-G-O – 4pm (notenewstarttime)

– M-I-N-G-O – 7pm

- 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

SometimesIslowdownwhiledrivingpasttheschoolsIonceattendedor theneighborhoodswhereIlived,soI canlookaround.

IttookmeyearstorealizeIwas lookingforthechildIwas40yearsago, busy havingaverygoodtimeinavery specialplace.

Irememberthechildandthespecial placeverywell.

TedShockleyistheeditorandgeneral manageroftheEasternShorePostnewspaperinExmore,Va.Hecanbereachedby emailateditor@easternshorepost.com.

Fortyyearslater,southernDelawarestillspecial Letters

Localorganizations canhelpschoolsraise drugawareness

Editor:

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubof BethanyBeachhasbeensupporting theLordBaltimoreElementaryand theSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolintheir effortstoeducatetheirstudentson thedangersofexperimentingwith drugs.

Tosupporttheirclassroomeducation,theschoolstaffisgoingonlineto findcommercialposterswithgood drug-awarenessmessagesfortheir studentstodisplayintheirhalls.The postersthatIhaveseenhavegreat messagesandartworkthatwillresonatewiththestudents.

TheLionsClubgivestheschools fundsforthesigns,andtheirstaffgo onlinetofindtheonesthattheyfeel willbethemostappropriatefortheir studentsandpurchasethemdirectly.

Paul Bolton BethanyBeach

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

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

St.AnncommunitybringsoldandyoungtoRoxanachurch

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith Childrengettheirfacespaintedand enjoythebouncehouseataSt.Ann’s picniconSunday,Sept.22,atOurLady ofGuadalupeinRoxana.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

St.AnnCatholicParishinBethany BeachisanolderCatholiccommunity thatiscomingtotermswithaging.In fact,therewerefivefuneralslastweek officiatedbythepastor.However,a newwaveofyoungparishionersis emergingattheSt.Annmission church,OurLadyofGuadulupein Roxana.

Botholdandyoungalike,and youngatheart,sharedapicniconSunday,Sept.22,ontheOLGgrounds, featuringfriedchickenandmacaroniand-cheese,withabouncehouseand facepaintingforchildren.

“OurLatinocommunityisgrowing byleapsandboundsatOLG,”saidthe Rev.JohnKlevence,thepastorofthe localSt.AnnParishchurches.“Wewill have350peoplecometoourSpanish MassesatOLG.Theresurelyarelots ofkidsouttodayplayingball,running about,”hesaidatthepicnictent.

Morethan250peopleattendedthe picnicfrombothchurchcongregations.

“Weareindeedgettingtobean olderparish,sowejustgowiththe flow,”saidKlevence.“Butthere areso manynewfamiliescominginthrough theSelbyvilleandRoxanaHispanic community,andtheyskewmuch youngerforus.”

Healsoperformsagreatnumberof baptisms.

MariaColleloistheparishoutreach organizerfortheHispaniccongregations.

“Wehaveabout80kidseveryweek heretoshepherd,”shesaidoftheSundaySpanishMassandeducationprograms.“Wereallyneedtheyounger generationtostayactivewithour Catholicchurches.”

Sheinitiateda“DonutSunday”to helpincentivizetheschoolkidsto come.

“Iwillbuyabouteightdozendonuts forourkidsduringtheweekends,”said Collelo.

“Mariareallydoesafabulousjob withherministryworkforbothSt. AnnandOLG,”addedKlevence.

FoodprovidedbyHockersand otherlocalmerchantsforSunday’s eventhadbeguntobedepletedafter aboutanhourofpicnickerswalking throughbuffetlines,buttherewasstill muchremaining.

“Onethingeveryoneneedsisgood food,”saidKlevence.

Withwhatremained,theKnightsof Columbusstartedtopackupdinner boxesforthehomeless.

“Thehomelesswillgettheleftovers, upinLewes,”explainedthepastor. JimGarrityandWarrenDescovich aretwoself-describedrank-and-file membersoftheKofCfellowship. “WearetakingthisfoodtotheRed MillInnforhomelessfolksinLewes,” saidGarrity.

Hehasbeenactiveintheservice fellowshipaboutfouryearsandnoted thatthefoodboxeswouldbetransportedsafelyincontainersbypersonal carsanddonatedonSunday.

Explore Lightship Cove, a community that is nestled amid permanently protected farmland in Milton, close to beautiful coastal Delaware beaches but tucked away where quiet nature surrounds you. Plus, with future amenities including a pool and pickleball courts, you can enjoy fun and relaxation without leaving the neighborhood.

St.Ann’sPicnic

ContinuedfrompageA61

OurLadyofGuadulupeMission ChurchwillalsohostaCropWalkon Sunday,Oct.6,from3to5p.m.It’sa walksponsoredbytheSt.VincentDePaulSociety(SVDP)tohelpendhunger.

“TheCropWalkforthehungryisalso heldonourpropertyhereatOLG,”said Klevence.

TheSVDPhostsafoodpantryand distributionservice,includingin-season freshvegetablesharvestedfroma“victory garden”onthegrounds.

“It’satotalcommunityeventtowalk forthehungry,”saidKlevence.“It’snot

justaCatholicevent,sopleasejoinus.”

Hesaidhewasprayingforgood weatherasstormsloomedonthehorizon.

“ThemoneygoestoaWorldServices parentorganization,”hesaidofthe fundraiser,“butthenisredistributedback totheparishesthatparticipate,sothis moneyweraisewillstayinourarea.And, lastyear,itwasover$800toourown foodpantry.”

TishGalu,thepresidentofthe SVDP’sSt.Annchapter,confirmedthat thelocalfoodbankreceived$867last yearaftersomesmallexpenses.

“ThankGodforourassociatepastor, Rev.JosephDovari,”saidKlevencetoa groupathistable.“Hecanassistmewith alloftheseactivities,andtheparishand volunteerstaffwascountingonhimfor thewalkthisweekend.”

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith

YoungladiesenjoyplayingwiththeHulahoops.

Hinmanthankfulfor support,process

Editor:

Iwantedtotakeamomenttothank theBethanyBeachcommunityfortheir participationintherecentlycompleted towncouncilelection.I’mhumbledby yoursupportandexcitedfortheopportunitiesbeforeusasacommunity.

AsIsharedmanytimesovertheprecedingfewmonthsinadvanceofthe election,Iamextremelyproudofall thattheTownhasaccomplishedover thelastcoupleofyears.Ithasbeena

fantasticexperiencetoworkwiththe other membersofthetowncouncil, townmanagement,townstaff,committeemembers,andtheresidentsinacollaborativemannertoadvancethe BethanyBeachcommunity.

Ithinkweallrealizethetrulyspecial placethatBethanyBeachis,inlarge partduetomanydedicatedandforward-lookingmembersofleadership thatwehavehadovertheyears.Itis withgreatrespectandcommitmentfor metohavethechancetobepartofour nextsteps.

Oneofthefunpartsoftheelection processarethemanyopportunitiesthat areaffordedustoengagewiththecommunity.Theconversationsanddia-

logueswereallinsightful,evenifwedid notalwaysagreeoneveryissue.The beautyoftheprocesswasthatwelistenedrespectfullyandintentlytoone anotherwithafocusonmutuallearning andunderstanding.

Inadayandagewhenthatsometimesseemstobelackingingeneral,it wasrefreshingtorunforelectionfor anothertermontheBethanyBeach Town Councilwhenourfocuswasreallyonlisteningtooneanotherandtryingtofindareasofcommongroundand agreement.

Thanksagainverymuch.

MickeyHinman BethanyBeach

WhenIcalled911,thefirsttoarrive, whileIwasstilltalkingtothe911operator,wasBethanyBeachPoliceOfficer GregContorno,whohadmonitoredthe 911call.Hewasquicklyfollowedby twoemergencymedicaltechnicians fromourBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company:WilliamGrahamand GiuseppeTiano.AndthenthreeparamedicsfromSussexCountyEMS:Matt Gajdos,ChristopherNortonandGuy Peifer.Rosemarymayhaveseemedfine talkingtothem,butthemedicsdeterminedbasedontestingthatshehad likelysufferedaheartattack.

Hardimangratefulfor care,supportofwife

Editor:

Weknowweshouldbegrateful everyday.Foreverygoodmomentevery dayandthewonderfulpeopleinour lives.ButIsometimestakeallthose blessingsforgranted.

However,whenamedicalemergency occurs,thereminder,thelesson,isloud andclear.That’swhathappenedwhen Rosemar yexperiencedaheartattackin theearlymorninghoursofSept.2.I won’tgointodetails,becausethisisan attemptatathank-youletter.I’lljust mentionthatseverebackpainwasthe mainsymptom.

OurEMTstransportedhertothe emergencyroomatBeebemedicalcenterinLewes.Rosemarysaidshewas metbyamedicalteam,alertedbythe EMTsandmovedquicklytoasurgical area.Whenourneighborandfriend KenFogashdrovemetotheER,ashort timeaftertheambulance,Rosemarywas alreadyintheICU.Theyhaddiscovered andclearedablockedartery,andshe wasonthewaytorecovery.

Itellyouthisbecauseallthosededicatedpeople,thefirstrespondersand hospitalmedicalstaffwhoserveallofus 24/7,savedRosemary’slife.AlthoughI don’thavealltheirnames,Iamdeeply gratefultoeachandeveryone.They haveaspecialcallingforsavingandcaring forothers.Weareextremelyfortunatetohavethe911operatorsandthis levelofprofessionalemergencyresponse andmedicalcaresoquicklyavailableto

savelives.

Coincidentally,theBethanyBeach VFCisconductingaspecialEMS fundingcampaignbecauseofanoperatingbudgetdeficit.Theyrespondtoover 1,000EMScallseveryyear,andthe needisgrowingbecauseofourpopulation.Consequently,theBBVFChashad toincreasestaffofpaidcareerEMTsto keepupwiththeneedforservices.

Thisfunddriveisanecessarysupplementtotheannual$60ambulance servicefeepaidthroughourTowntaxes orHOAfees.So,theyarereachingout to ustohelpsupportthesevitalEMS operations.Whenwecall911,wewant themtobethereforusliketheywere forRosemary.Itwouldbegreatifwe canbethereforthematthistimewhen theyneedourhelp.

Forinformationabouttheirsituation andabouthowtodonate,youcancheck www.bethanybeachfire.comorcallthe VFCstationat(302)539-7700.Or simplysendachecktotheBBVFC, P.O.Box950,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.I’msurethey’dappreciateany helpwecanprovide.

In myheartfeltgratitude,Ialsowant tothankeveryonefortheoutpouringof love,prayersandsupportforRosemary whenshereturnedhome,offeringtodo anythingtohelpcareforher.There’sa senseoffamilyinthisthoughtfulness

andkindnessfromsomany.Ishould nothavebeensurprisedbecausethat’s thetypeofcommunitywelivein— peoplehelpingeachother.AsRosemary likestosay:ifwedon’ttakecareofeach other,ourchildrenwillcomeandtake usaway!

HerearetwoimportantlessonsI want topassalongfromthisevent: First,ifyouthinkorfeelyoumightbe experiencingaheartattackorother medicalemergency,don’tdelay,waiting orhopingforittopass.Thisisacritical time.Call911.Lettheexperiencedprofessionalscheckyourconditionandget youtoahospitalifthatisneeded.The medicssaythatit’sbetterthandriving yourselforhavingsomeonedriveyou. Butgetthesymptomscheckedout.If you’veheardthisbefore,Iwantittobe a seriousreenforcinglesson.Andplease takethetimenowtoreviewthesymptomsforheartattacks.Symptomsvary betweenmenandwomen.

Here’sthesecondlesson,areminder: Rosemarysaysthatanexperiencelike thismakesonerealizehowpreciousthe giftoflifetrulyis.Agifttocherishand begratefulforeachday.

Rosemaryisnowgraduallygetting herstrengthandenergyback.Not100 percentyet,buther30percentismy 90%.It’sbeyondme,butshe’sactually lookingforwardtocardiacrehabexercise.

Inmygratitudeforthisoutcomeand answeredprayers,Ifirstandforemost

thankGodformoretimeandlaughter herewithRosemary.

JerryHardiman BethanyBeach

Auxiliaryjoins ‘WethePeople’effort

Editor:

OurAuxiliaryjoinedagroupofindividuals,WethePeople,whogatheron theBethanyBeachboardwalkevery Wednesdaymorningat8:30a.m. promptly,torecite“ThePledgeofAllegiance,”sing“GodBlessAmerica”and saythe“OurFather”prayer. Today,aswerememberedthoselost intheterroristattacksonthisday23 yearsago,ourAuxiliaryledtheremembrancebydistributing9/11ribbonsand Americanflagswithpoppies.Our Americanismchairman,SusanClark, ledatributebyrecitingatimelineof eventsfromfirstattacktoPresident Bushaddressingthenationthatevening andexplanationofthe9/11ribbon.

Inadditiontothefirst-responders, militaryandcivilianslostthatday,41 veteranswereamongthem.Amoment ofsilencewashad,withtheringingofa bellbytheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany.FirefighterKenNittoly, whowaspresentatGroundZero,joined us,aswellasBethanyBeachpolice.

CindyWeese,YouthChair VFWPost7234Auxiliary

Obituaries

HenryJ.FiedlerJr.,99

HenryJosephFiedler,Jr.,99, passedawayonSept.1,2024.Hewas bornJan.28,1925,inBaltimore, Md.,sonofHenryJ.FiedlerSr.and RoseCharvatFiedler.

AWorldWarIIU.S.Navyveteran,hefoughthiswayacrossthe PacifictoJapan.Returninghome afterthewar,hemarriedMaryAlice Gentry,withwhomheshared69 gloriousyearsbeforeshepassedaway in2016.

Fiedlerwasdedicatedtohisfamily,hisfriends,hischurch,hiscommunityandhisrailroadcareer.He wasano-nonsense“meat-and-potatoes”manwhocouldfixalmostanything.Hestartedoutwiththe PennsylvaniaRailroadinBaltimore

andretiredat62fromNewYork’s MetroNorthcommutersystem.

Hethenenjoyedawell-deserved retirementinOceanView,Del., wherefamilyandfriendswould gathertoenjoyhiscompanyandbe regaledbyhisstories.Whilethere, hebecameamemberofwhatbecame knownashisGiantFoodfamily.He servedasanusheratthechurchof St.AnninBethanyBeachandenjoyedoutingswiththeCHEER Center.EverproudofhisWorldWar IIservice,hewasanactivemember oftheOceanViewVFWPost7234, theDagsboroAmericanLegionPost 24,andtheFleetReserveAssociationinAnnapolis,Md.

Fiedlerissurvivedbyhissons Henry(andPatricia)Fiedler,Mark

Fiedler(husbandofthelateMarcia) andRussellFiedler(andDolores); grandchildrenMichelle,Mark FiedlerII,Jillian,Olivia,Derekand Kirstin;andhisgreat-grandchildren. Hislifewastobehonoredwitha MassofChristianBurialon Wednesday,Sept.25,2024,atSt. AnnCatholicChurch,691Garfield Parkway,BethanyBeach,Del.Burial wastobeThursday,Sept.26,2024, at10a.m.attheDelawareMemorial VeteransCemetery,26669Patriots Way,Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedadonation inFiedler’snametothecharityof thegiver’schoice.Condolencescan besentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GregoryLawson ‘Greg’Knott,79 GregoryLawson“Greg”Knott, 79,passedawaypeacefullyathis homeinArlington,Va.,onSept.18, 2024.Hewasthesonofthelate LawsonB.KnottJrandMarianLunt Knott.HewasborninBaltimore, Md.,butwasraisedinandaresident ofArlington,Va.for76years.He hadalsobeenaresidentofFenwick Island,Del.,forthepast28years. Knottwasa1962graduateof Washington-LeeHighSchoolin Arlington.HeattendedWakeForest Universityandwasa1967graduate ofElonUniversity.Healsoattended NorthCarolinaStateUniversityfor oneyearofgraduatestudies. Heretiredafter34yearsofservice withmultiplefederalagenciesin Washington,D. C.,primarilyasa seniorexecutiveinhumanresources. Hethenspentthenext20yearsin theprivatesectorasaseniorfederal consultant,establishingandsupportinghumanresourcesfortheTransportationSecurityAdministration (TSA).

Knottissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof28years,JeanMorrison;his threewonderfulsons,BrianL.Knott (andKimberly),KeithD. Knottand EricH.Knott(andErika);hissister, MarciaK.Churchill;fourgrandchildren;andanentireextendedfamily. Arrangementswereinthecareof MurphyFuneralHomeinArlington, Va.Intermentwastobeprivate.RemembrancesforKnottmaybemade intheformofadonationtotheNationalTrustforHistoricPreservation (https://savingplaces.org).Hislife memorialwebpageisat https://www.dignitymemorial.com/o bituaries/arlington-va/gregoryknott-11996112.

MichaelJ.‘Mike’McLimans,73

MichaelJ.“Mike”McLimans,73, ofMilton,Del.,passedawayon Monday,Sept.9,2024,atBeebe HealthcareinLewes,Del.Hewas borninWestChester,Pa.,onOct.4, 1950,sonofthelateGeorgeMcLimansandthelateAnnaMae (Reynolds)Norton.

Afterschool,hesoonmovedto SouthernDelawareandmadeSussex Countyhishome.Heprimarilycut lawnsanddidminorlandscaping jobs.HewasaPhillysportsfan— especiallyofhisbelovedPhiladelphia Eagles.Hewillberememberedby hisfamilyandfriendsforhisloveof cookingandhisabilitytotalkto anyonethathemet,andhisamazing senseofhumor.

Inadditiontohisfather,George McLimans,andhismother,Anna

SouthBethanyplanspublicGISmappingstudy

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheTownofSouthBethanyis workingwithanon-profitGISmappingorganization,andwillmapandanalyzesatellitedataincludingthemost flood-pronestreetsandreviewofTown rights-of-waytosupportfutureplanning.Theprojectcost$10,000tostandupandeventuallywillbehostedonthe Town’sservers,whichareStateof Delawarewebsiteservers.

Themappingsystemiscalled“the SouthBethanyDataExplorer.”A demonstrationwaspresentedatthe Sept.13towncouncilmeeting.

MayorEdieDonderosaid,inintroducingtheGISmapcapabilities,“Iam super-excitedaboutthis,andourengineersareoutinthetowndoingsurvey workrightnow,includingthetown’stopography.Weseesignificantdifferences andvariancesbetweenthetopography theyaredoingandthelidardata,” whichthetownengineerwillloadinto thedatabases.“Thereisdatathatthe publiccansee,andthenthereisdata thatwillonlybeaccessibletothetown staff.”

RobGensler,alocalresidentand self-described“mathandtechnology nerd,”ispartoftheorganizationbring-

ingthisstudytothetown.

“Iaminvolvedinthenon-profitthat isthecontractorfortheGISwork,”he said.

TheCenterforGeospatialSolutions islocatedinCambridge,Mass.,atthe LincolnInstituteforLandPolicy.

“Webuiltadatabaseusinggeospatial technologiesfortheTown,”saidJustin Madron,whoistheassociatedirector forthecenter.“ThepublicGISprogram helpsbringdatasolutionstoSouth Bethany.Wehavebeenworkingwith MaureenHartmanandJoeHinks.”

“Thistakesdatafromtheflatpaper viewandturnsitintodigitaldatawhich canbeaccessedandqueriedorexpandedupon.It’saninteractive,webbasedsystemthathelpsusunderstand thetowninmoredepth,”saidMadron.

“Weareanon-profitorganization partoftheLincolnInstituteforLand Policy,andwehelpmunicipalitieselevate theirdataproductsthroughaspatialquery.”

“Youcaninterfacewiththemapor thefiltersthatcreateaninteractionwith themapping.Youcanturndatalayers onoroff.Wehavesurveylinesandsurveypointswhichcomefromthemaps thatwereprovidedbytheTown,” Madronsaidashedemonstratedtheinteractivity.“Theseareageoreferenced,

andthestaticmapsareplacedonthe realworld[Earthmap]andsoyoucan extractmoreinformation.”

Geospatialtechnologyisusedtocollect, storeandorganizegeographicinformation.Itincludessatellite technologythatisusedtomapandanalyzetheEarth.Geospatialmodeling usesadvancedcartographictechnologies tovisualizegeospatialdata

Thesurveysofthetownarenowin aninteractiveanddigitalform.

“Wealsowantedtounderstandroad vulnerabilities.Theseareaggregated points,andwecouldlookatbulkheads orotherpartsofthecanalsusinglidar,” Madronadded.“Wecanmakereally

bleinaflood.Wehaveroadcenterlines inavectorofroadsegments.Thereis detailinthose[streetmaps],andwe havealiveweatherradar.Itappearswe areinforsomerainthisweekend.”

Thesatellitefliesaroundthewhole entireplaneteveryday,saidtheGISexpert.

“Wepulllivesatelliteimageryevery sixmonths,butwecantaskthesatellite to pulltheimageryatanygiventimeif therewereareasontohavethatreferencepoint.”

“Thedatafiltersincludethebulkheads,theroadvulnerability,andwe havetheJeffersonCreekfloodgauge. Wecanseewherethegaugeisoverthe

RALofferingfall-focusedThursdayartclass

IntheseasonalspirittheRehoboth ArtLeagueisofferingaspecialfallthemedartclass.EdiluNehrbaswill teachtheunique“Pen&InkTechniques andApplicationswithFallThemes” classatRALonThursdaysfrom9a.m. tonoonfromOct.10toNov.7.

“Pen-and-inkrepresentsoneofthe

Study

Continuedfrompage25

upanddown,”Madronsaid.“Youcan alsoseetheelectricaltransformersin town.”

“Lidarshouldbetakenwithagrain ofsalt,becauseit’susingthehigherlevelviewpoint.Themoreofyourown mappingyouhave,themoreaccurate yourmappingwillbe,”henoted.

“Wecanupdatetheinformation withyourmappingofthetownand bulkheads.Youcanaddelevationpoints andturnthemintoasurfacemodelfor thetownbasedonactualsurveypoints, insteadofflown-overdata,”said Madron.

“Anytimeyoucantakestaticdatathat isaonetimecaptureandmakeitdigital anddynamic,itbecomesmoreuseablefor townmanagers.Thesesnapshotsintime needtobemoresophisticated.Yourengineerscancorrectdataandaddnewdata tothemapinrealtime.”

oldestformsofdrawingandoneofthe mostvisuallyintenseandcompositionallycomplex.Throughexerciseand practiceofpen-and-inktechniques,such asfeathering,hatching,cross-hatching andmore,studentsinthisclasswillcreatetextureddrawingcompositionsusing avarietyofseasonalsubjectmatter.”

It’salivingandbreathingdataset,he said.

Publiccomment onlong-rangeplans

FormerSouthBethanymayorTim Saxtonjoinedthemeetingduringpublic comments.Hesaidhewantedtoshare feedbackfromarecentplanningworkshop

“Thecouncilpresentedthelongrangeplantothepublic.Thanksto CouncilwomanChrisKeefeforthe workshedoesonthelong-rangeplan. Thesevenmembersoftheworking groupworkedtirelesslyovernine monthstoreviewandcreatetheplan.”

“Wewantthepropertyownersto understandthelong-termvisionforthe town.Thestormwaterinfrastructure programisaproject,”hesaid.“Itisnot onethatcould‘growintoaproject,’”he noted,(asstatedbycouncilatthelast meeting). “Itbeganattherequestofthe

“Pen&InkTechniquesandApplicationswithFallThemes”withEdilu Nehrbasisavailableforstudentsatbeginnerskilllevel,18orolder.Thecostof theclassis$185formembersor$220 fornon-members.Visitrehobothartleague.orgorcall(302)227-8408, ext.112,toregister.

townmanagerandwasdefinedwith timelinesbythecouncil.Thisprojectis town-wideandcanimpactall1,400 homes.”

“Right-of-wayprojectsareinthe long-rangeplan.Whatcanbedoneto remedythesituation?”heasked.“This shouldnotbeimpactedbyroutinepublicworkstasks.Weneedoutsidevendor supportasneeded.Sofar,thisprojectis beingdonein-house.Wedidnothire anengineer.”

NewcouncilmemberCindyVan Horntookherseatonthecouncilfor thefirsttimeonSept.13andsaidshe washappytoreceivetheTownofSouth Bethanylapelpinidentifyingherasa councilmember.

TheTownisalsodiscussinga10 p.m.curfewforjuveniles,inthetownof SouthBethanyanditsbeach.ThemotionisbeingbroughtforwardbyCouncilMemberBobShieldsandhas supportfromSouthBethanyPolice ChiefJasonLovins.

AtlasYoga&HealingArtscelebratesgrandopeningwitharibbon-cutting

OnTuesday,Sept.17,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithAtlasYoga&Healing Artstocelebratetheirgrandopening.Friends,familyandcommunity memberswereinattendance.

AtlasYoga&HealingArtsoffers arangeofyogaclassesforalllevels andabilities,aswellasmatPilates, sculpt(yogawithweights),intuitive meditationandchairyoga.

“Withmembershiporpayper classoptions,AtlasYoga&Healing Artsstrivestosharethisgiftofyoga withasmanypeopleaspossibleand becomeyourone-stop-shopforcomprehensiveholistichealth,”representativessaid.

Nutritionandmassagesessions arecomingsoon.

AtlasYoga&HealingArtsislocatedat118AtlanticAvenue,#402, OceanView.Tolearnmore,call (619)672-1650orvisitatlasyogahealing.com.

AtlasYoga&HealingArtsownerJakeMcGough,center-front,gatherswithinstructorsandcommunitymembersforthebusiness’grandopening.

Monday, September 30

Gentle Yoga Flow 10:15—11:15 am

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour gentle flow class. Perfect for beginners, seniors, &anyone looking for a slower flow practice.

Tuesday, October 1

Vinyasa Yoga 4:45—5:45 pm

Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour vinyasa yoga class. This is moderately paced with some more challenging poses than gentle flow.

Wednesday, October 2

Engage your child in early literacy practices as well as get to know other families in the area.

Thursday, October 3

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!

Friday, October 4

Tips & Tricks for Newspapers.com 2—4:00 pm

Join historian, writer and professor, Mike Dixon, for a free two-hour workshop on getting the most out of your searches in Newspapers.com.

Saturday, October 5 LEGO Club 11:00 am—12:00 pm

BigChillBeachClubthisweek announcedadonationof$900to theDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays,acontributionmadepossible throughacollaborativeParkClean Upeffortfollowedbyadine-anddonateheldonWednesday,Aug.28.

Volunteersandpatronscameout toshowtheirsupportbynotonly raisingfundsbutalsofosteringcommunityspiritthroughacollaborative parkandbeachclean-upeffortat DelawareSeashoreStatePark.The clean-up,whichcoveredthepark’s southinletday-usearea,successfully removedtrashcollectedthroughout theparkinglots,beachandalong theIndianRiverInlet.

Byquantity,thehighestcounted debrisasreportedbyvolunteers werecigarettebuttsandfishing lines.

“Wearealwayshappytosupport theDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysandtheefforttheymaketo protectourcoastalecosystems,”said EmilyBurns,marketingcoordinator forBigChillBeachClub.

“BigChillBeachClubandDE CenterfortheInlandBaysthanks everyonewhojoinedinforthe event.Thecollaborativeeffortsshow theimportanceofcomingtogether tosupportlocalnonprofitsandhelp

keeptheDelawareSeashoreState Parkclean,”representativessaid. FormoreinformationaboutBig ChillBeachClubandupcoming events,visit

www.bigchillbeachclub.com.For moredetailsabouttheDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays,visit https://inlandbays.org/.

Old Town

HeatherDeMariejoinsMillsboroChamberboard

TheMillsboroChamberofCommerceannouncedthisweektheappointmentofHeatherDeMarie, founderandownerofHeather’s HomeWorks,toitsBoardofDirectors.

“Thisappointmentrecognizes DeMarie’ssignificantcontributions tothelocalbusinesscommunityand hercompany’sgrowthoverthepast twodecades,”representativessaid.

DeMariefoundedHeather’s HomeWorksin2003afterrelocatingfromNorthernVirginiatoSussexCounty.Whatbeganasasmall one-personoperationhasflourished intoabusinesswithmorethan25 professionalcleanersservingmore than500clientsthroughoutSussex County.

“We’rethrilledtowelcome HeathertoourBoardofDirectors,” saidAnneAngel,executivedirector oftheMillsboroChamberofCommerce.“Herentrepreneurialspirit andcommitmenttoexcellencein businessoperationswillbeinvaluable assetstoourorganization.”

DeMarie’sjourneyfromsoleproprietortosuccessfulbusinessowner isatestamenttoherdedicationto qualityserviceandclientsatisfaction, Chamberrepresentativessaid,noting thatHeather’sHomeWorkshas builtitsreputationthroughword-ofmouthreferrals,emphasizingreliabilityandattentiontodetailinevery job.

“I’mhonoredtojointheMillsboroChamberBoardandlookfor-

wardtocontributingtothegrowth anddevelopmentofourlocalbusinesscommunity,”saidDeMarie.“At Heather’sHomeWorks,we’vealways believedinthepowerofteamwork andcontinuousimprovement—valuesI’mexcitedtobringtothe Chamber.”

“Heather’sHomeWorks,basedin Dagsboro,pridesitselfonfosteringa diverseandinclusiveworkenvironment.Thecompanyiscommittedto empoweringitsteammembers throughongoingtrainingandeducationinthelatestcleaningtechniques andtechnologies.”

Formoreinformationabout Heather’sHomeWorks,visit heathershomeworks.com.

Aplumbing,mechanicalandutilitycontractorservingDelawareand Marylandsince1989hasbeenacquiredbyGeorge&LynchInc.,the companyannouncedthisweek.

HarryCaswellLLCwillcontinue operatingasusual,servingcommercialandresidentialcustomerswith plumbingneedslargeandsmall acrossDelaware’sKentandSussex counties,aswellasMaryland’slower EasternShorecounties,representativessaid.

“Wearehappytoprovideaway forHarryCaswell’scompanytocontinuetoserveitscustomersjustasit hasformorethan35years.It’sthe samegreatcompany,”saidChris Baker,presidentandCEOofGeorge &Ly nch.“We’veknownandworked alongsideHarryandhisemployees formanyyearsandaregladtohave theirteamjoinours.Theirtrack

recordofexcellenceisonewecanall beproudof.”

HarryCaswellhandlesallmanner ofservicesfornewandexistingresidentialandcommercialbuildings; connectiontowaterandsewerutilities;andotherspecialtiesrelatedto liquidwastepumpingandhauling, pipevideoinspectionandcleaning, tanklesswaterheatermaintenance, fireprotection,andmedicalgases.

TheMillsborocompany,which hasabout60employees,wasfounded in1989byHarryCaswell,knownin SussexCountyforhiscivicinvolvement.Overtheyears,thecompany hashelpedwithseveralprobono projects—mostrecently,repairing thehistoricWomen’sChristianTemperanceUnionfountainontheRehobothBeachboardwalk.Ithasalso wonnumerousawardsovertheyears forsafety,qualityofworkmanship

anddiversity.

Caswellandhiswifeandbusiness partner,Ly nne,willremainwiththe firmasconsultantsandhelpwiththe transition.

“After35years,Iwasreadytoretire,butwasn’tsurehowgoabout leavingthisasmylegacy.Thefolksat George&Lynchweretheretotake thebusinesson,”Caswellsaid.“I havefullconfidenceintheirability tosteerthingsrightandinthe Caswellteamtocontinueitstraditionofgreatwork.”

In2023,George&Ly nchmarked its100thyearofbuildingDelmarva’s roads,bridges,andwaterandsewer systems,anddoingsitework.In2021, itbecameanemployee-ownedcompany.BasedinDover,ithasfacilities inMiltonandGumboro,andisa partnerinthreeasphaltplants,in Dover,DagsboroandDelmar.

HarryCaswellLLCbecomespartofGeorge&Lynch

DelawareRestaurantAssociation

toholdannualgalaonOct.7

TheDelawareRestaurantAssociation(DRA)willhostthe22ndAnnual RestaurantIndustryCornerstone AwardsonMonday,Oct.7,atthe LighthouseCoveEventsCenterin DeweyBeach.Eachyear,theDRAcelebratesthecontributionsofDelaware’s restaurantindustry,andthewaysrestaurantsenrichandserveasacornerstone ofneighborhoodcommunitiesandthe localeconomyandoffercareeropportunitiesforall.

Mrs. Robino’sRestaurant,operated bytheRobinoandMinutifamilies,will receivetheCornerstoneAwardhonoringtheirlandmarklocationinWilmington’sLittleItalyformorethan84 years.ThepartnersofSecondBlock HospitalitywillbeawardedRestaurateursoftheYear,representingtheir restaurantlocationsinRehobothBeach —DriftSeafood&RawBar,ThePines andBodhiKitchen.IndustryImpact Awardswillbepresentedtothreehonorees:KatieKutlerofkafféKARMA., Matt KernofOneCoastalandHank RosenbergofHarringtonRaceway& CasinofortheircontributionsandcontinuedimpactonDelaware’srestaurant industryandlocalcommunities.

Spotlightingtheeventwillbethe recognitionofthe2024Cornerstone Awardwinners,includingvideotributes ineachcategoryandremarksfromhonorees.

TheCornerstoneAwardispresented torestaurateurs“thatembodythespirit ofhospitality;iconicoperatorsthathave ingrainedthemselvesandtheirestablishmentsintheheartoftheircommunities.”RestaurateursoftheYearare celebratedfor“bringingattentionto Delaware’srestaurantscenewiththeir contributionstoboththediningscene andtheircommitmenttocreatingexemplaryworkplacecultureandsustainableopportunitiesfortheiremployees.” IndustryImpactAwardsaregivento thosewho“havededicatedthemselves tomakingadifferenceintheindustry andlivesofitsworkforce,andarehighly respectedamongsttheirpeersandcolleagues.”

“Thesehonoreeshaveprioritizedthe successofDelaware’srestaurantindustry,continuouslyhighlightingitsvibrant diningscenewhileprovidingunlimited opportunitiestoover53,000Delawareansthatworkinrestaurants,”DRArepresentativessaid.

“We’rethrilledtohonortheseremarkablerestaurateursatthisyear’s CornerstoneAwards,”saidDelaware RestaurantAssociationPresident & CEOCarrieLeishman.“Theirstories ofresilience,passion,anddedicationto hospitalityandtrainingthenextgenerationreflecttheheartofourindustry. Eachofourawardeeswillundoubtedly leavealong-lastinglegacyamongthe communitiesinwhichtheyserve.”

Restaurantowners,operators,vendors,electedofficialsandindustrysupporterswillgatherattheDRA-hosted gala“totoasttheresiliency,spiritand camaraderieofDelaware’srestaurantindustr y”withfinefoodandcocktails, beerandwinefrom30stations,aswell aslivemusicfromFunSizefeaturing EdShockley.Lastyear’sattendance topped500guests,gatheredincelebrationofDelaware’srestaurantindustry. Thisyear,theChairman’sAfter-Party willbeheldimmediatelyfollowingthe event,atthenewGrottoPizzain DeweyBeach,intributetoDRA ChairmanoftheBoardJeffGosnear.

CornerstoneAwardwinner

Mrs.Robino’sisalandmarkItalianAmericanrestaurantanchoringWilmington’sLittleItalyneighborhood—a fifth-generationfamily-operatedbusinessdatingbackto1940.Andrea MinutiWakefield,thegreat-granddaughteroffounderTresillaRobino, andRobinRobinoMaberycontinuethe traditionsoftheirfamilies,“servingasa pillarofthelocalcommunityanda belovedlocationforfamilycelebrations. TheCornerstoneAwardhonorsthe dedication,resiliencyandspiritofthe operatorsandtheiconicrestaurantthat hasbeentheheartbeatofthiscommunityforover84years.”

RestaurateursoftheYear

“ThepartnersofSecondBlockHospitality,eachbringinguniqueexpertise fromdiversebusinessbackgrounds,have successfullyunitedtocreateaflourishingrestaurantgroupindowntownRehobothBeach.Theirfirstventure,The Pines,wasinspiredbytherichhistory andhospitalityofoldRehobothBeach, wherepinetreesmeettheocean.Their newestventures,DriftSeafood&Raw Bar,andBodhiKitchen,showcasesophisticatedseafoodandAsian-inspired streetfood,earningawards,accolades, andfeaturesintopregionalpublications.

“Drivenbyamissionofhospitality, innovation,andcommunity,theteam exemplifiesthequalitieshonoredbythe RestaurateursoftheYearAward,celebratingtheirpassion,diversity,andcreativityinDelaware’sdiningscene.”

IndustryImpactAwards

MattKernisthefirstJamesBeard F inalistforBestChefinDelawareand hasreceivedtwootherSemi-Finalist nodsforhisworkatHeirloomin Lewes.NowleadingOneCoastal,Kern “championssustainableDelawareagricultureandwatermen.Hiscommitment

‘CascadingCarlos’attemptstobreaktwoworldrecords

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CarlosMir—thelocal jugglerknownas“CascadingCarlos”—eagerto achieveanothergoaland beacknowledgedbyGuinnessWorldRecords,wasat thepoolatTheHiltonin OceanCity,Md.,recently, withanaspiration:attemptingthehighesthelicopterdevilstickthrow andhighestpropellertoss withadevilstick.

“Ididmeasureitand,as farasIknow,withvideo andallthedetailsIwas abletoget,Ithrewitway overthebarandhitthe goal.Forthehelicopter throw,thatbarwassetat 21feet,anditwentabove that.Andforthepropeller, thebarwasat15feet,and Ithrew16.2feet,”asatisfiedMirsaid.

“Thiswasmyfirsttime measuringmythrows,soI didn’tevenknowifIcould throwthathigh.Ihadan ideathatIcould,andI wentforit,”hetoldthe CoastalPoint.

Now,heiswaitingfor officialwordfromGuinnesswhileremaining proudtohavepreviously settwoGuinnessrecords —forthehighestdiabolo throw,setonhismother’s birthday,July9,2015,and forahelicopterspin,a recordachievedinMay 2021.

Hethrewthediabolo —ajugglingpropwithan axleandtwocupsordiscs, derivedfromtheChinese yo-yothatisspunusinga stringattachedtotwohandsticks— 78.5feethighandcaughtit,breaking thepreviousrecordofitbeingthrown 65feet.

readyknow,soIcatchitso Iwon’tgethurt.It’sasplitseconddecisiontocatch it wrongordropit,”Mir said.

“WhenIjugglefire,I usethescienceofacandle. Iuseliquidwax,not keroseneorgasoline,becausewaxburnstheleast hotthatitcanbetoproduceaflame.Youcanput yourhandoveracandle anditdoesn’tnecessarily burnyourhandinstantly.If youuseagasolineflameor woodflame,youcould burnyourhandjustholdingitovertheflamefora second,”Mirexplained, addingthatsomeperformersdoworkwithkerosene, gasolineoralcohol,but they aremorehazardous andproducefumesthat canberepugnanttoaudiences.

AgraduateofSalisbury University,wherehe earnedadegreeincommunicationarts,Mirworked asanengineerforTVstationsinSalisbury,Md.,and handledsoundandlighting,setupcamerasandorganizedliveremotes.He hasbeenaprofessional jugglermorethan30years.

Hewasintroducedto theartwhenhewas10 andajuggleratCircus WorldinFloridaasked himtojoinotherchildren andtaughtthemrudimentaryskills.

“ButsomeonebeatmeinMay2024, soInolongerholdthatone,”the59year-oldsaid.

“It’simportanttometoshowmytalentsandmyskill level,”hesaid.“I’ve beendoingitforagoodwhile.It’sabout credibility.Iliketoprovemyselfand

challengemyselfonaregularbasisand workonthatchallenge.Itcreatesgoals forme.AndIliketoachievegoals,andI liketoseeifIcangetmyselfbetter.All jugglersarealwaystryingtogettothe nextlevel.BytakingtheGuinness Recordchallenge,itallowsmetotryto bemybest,”Mirsaid.

TheDelmarresidenthasalsobeen knowntospinfireandtasers.Hehas beenfascinatedbyjugglingsincehewas

aboy.

“Youhavegottotakealittlerisk.You havetotryit.Ifyoufail,thatishowyou learn fromyourmistakes.Youhaveto try,”hesaid.“Icanjuggleanythingwithoutfear.Youhavetogetawayfrom,‘Oh, ifIcatchitwrong.’Ifyou’regood,you don’tcatchitwrong,andifyoucatchit wrong,youhavetoknowhowtohandle itandreleaseitfastenough.Iknow whenI’mgoingtocatchitwrong.Ial-

“JugglingisthejoyI give.Youcanseetheexcitement.IfIcanteachyou howtodoit,itgivesyou instantjoy.Yourself-esteemisboosted,andthat carriesyouthroughtimesofstruggle andtimesofdoubt,”saidMir,whocan bescheduledtoentertainviahiswebsite atwww.cascadingcarlos.com.

“Mymissionistocreatememories,” hesaid.“That’swhathotelswant—interactingwithguests,teachingguests howtojuggle.Ifitwaseasy,everyone coulddoit,butit’seasyifyoupractice. It’sabouttrying.Ifyoudon’ttry,you’ll nevergetbetter.”

Beebeaddsfourthcathlabforcardiovascularcare

BeebeHealthcarehasaddeda fourthcatheterizationlabattheMargaretH.RollinsLewesCampus.

Thenewtechnologically-advanced cathlabisdesignedtoenhancepatientcareinSussexCountybyprovidingmoreaccesstolife-saving proceduresandimprovingoutcomes inemergencies.

“Beebe’shighlyskilledinterventionalcardiologists,vascularsurgeons andmultidisciplinarycareteamcan improveandsaveevenmoreliveswith thiswonderfuladditiontoourLewes campus,”saidTracyBelcher,BSN, RN,NE-BC,CC RP,directorofcardiovascularoperationsandoutpatient infusion.“Openinganewcardiac catheterizationlabofferssignificant benefitsforboththehospitalandthe community.”

Gala

Continuedfrompage31

extendsbeyond‘farmtotable’—heuses exclusivelylocal,seasonalproductson hismenu,butalsohelpsfarmerssecure sustainabilitygrants,andsupportsconservationandfoodwasteinitiatives. ChefKern’sdedicationtoslowfoodnot onlyelevatesDelaware’sculinaryscene butalsobringsanationalspotlightto localfarmsandrestaurants.”

Catheterizationlabshaveawide rangeofminimallyinvasiveproceduresavailabletopatients,ranging fromemergencyheartattackcareto valvereplacementandarrythmias.

Beebe’steamperformssomeofthe mostadvancedproceduresinthecath lab,suchastranscatheteraorticvalvularreplacement(TAVR)andleftatrial appendageocclusion(LAAO)implants.

Thenewlabutilizesthelatest Philipstechnologytoimproveprecision,efficiencyandstreamlinedworkflow,Beeberepresentativesnoted.They aredesignedtoenhanceprocedural performanceandreduceradiationexposure,resultinginfaster,saferand moreeffectiveinterventions.Thecath

“KatieKutlerisadynamicyoungentrepreneurmakinganimpactwithher community-buildingventures,anchored bykaffeKARMAinWilmington.Coffeeshopbyday,andyoga,meditation andwellnessstudiobynight,this uniquelocationwasintentionallycuratedanddesignedtobea‘thirdplace’ andcommunityhubforarearesidents. Kutler’slatestinitiative,theSpread GoodKarmaFoundation,aimstopositivelyimpactlocalcommunitiesbyprovidingwellnesseventsandservicesthat

labalsohasthelatestenhancementsin imagingcapabilitiestocomplement advancedimaginganddiagnosticcapabilities,enablingclinicianstomakeinformeddecisionsinrealtimethat benefitthepatient,theysaid.

Thenewlabwouldnotbepossible withoutadonationfromThomand RobinHarvey,whocontributed $250,000.

“Communitysupportplayssucha vitalroleinthegrowthofourhealth system,andwecouldnotcontinueto growwithoutgenerousphilanthropists likeThomandRobin,”saidKay Young,executivedirectorofdevelopment,BeebeMedicalFoundation.

Beeberecentlyreceivedfivequality awardsfromtheAmericanHeartAssociation,focusingonheartandstroke

enhancethephysicalandmentalhealth ofthoseinthehospitalityindustryand beyond.”

HankRosenberg,withmorethan24 yearsofserviceinhospitalityatHarringtonRaceway&Casino,“isaleading advocateforinclusivehiringpractices andindustryeducation,mentorshipand training.Hiscommitmentextends throughhisactiverolesintheProStart Program,Make-A-WishFoundation, DeweyBeachLionsClub,RonaldMcDonaldHouseandadvisoryboardsat

care.TheGetWithTheGuidelines awardsarepresentedtohospitals acrosstheU.S.thatintegrateresearch andevidence-basedguidelinesinto theirpracticeenvironmentswithdata thatdemonstratespositiveimpacton patientoutcomes.

“Theintegrationofthesetechnologieswillelevatethehospital’scardiac carestandardsandimproveourpatientexperienceeveninanemergency, makingBeebealeaderinadvanced cardiovascularcareintheregion,”said Dr.DavidA.Tam,MD, MBA, CPHE,FACHE,presidentandCEO ofBeebeHealthcare.“Afourthcardiac catheterizationlabalsobolsters Beebe’sabilitytomeetthegrowing communityneedsandimprovingour community’shealth.”

DelTech.

“Hank’sdedicationtoimproving workplaceinclusivityisexemplifiedby hispartnershipwiththeFoodBankof Delaware.Throughthiscollaboration, HarringtonRacewayemploysgraduates oftheFoodBank’s‘KitchenSchool,’ providingindustrytrainingandmeaningfulemploymentopportunitiesforindividualsinthedisabilitycommunity. Hank’sleadershipsetsastandardforaccessibilityandinclusivityintheindustry.”

Crossword

TO BE OR NOT TO BE

By Gary Larson & Doug Peterson

Carneyannounces changesto leadershipteam

Gov.JohnCarneythisweekannouncedchangestohisleadershipteam intheOfficeoftheGovernor.

JonathanStarkey,whohasservedas chiefofstaffsince2022,willleavethe Governor’sOfficelaterthismonthto serveassenioradvisortoTonyAllen,the presidentatDelawareStateUniversity. Beforehistenureaschiefofstaff, Starkeyworkedforfiveyearsasthegovernor’sdeputychiefofstaffforcommunicationsandcommunicationsdirector. Priortojoiningthegovernor’steamin late2016,Starkeywasthedirectorof publicrelationsfortheDelawareState HousingAuthority.Anative DelawareanandDoverHighSchool graduate,hepreviouslycoveredbusiness andpoliticsasareporteratTheNews JournalinWilmingtonandDover,and wasastaffreporterattheCoastalPoint.

“Jonledourteamthroughourfinal twolegislativesessionsandhelpedusget bigthingsdone—fromtheDelaware ClimateChangeSolutionsActandoffshorewindtoraisesforeducatorsand trafficsafetylegislation,”saidCarney. “Jonhasbeenacriticalmemberofour team,andhe’sservedasanimportant advisortome.Iamthankfulforhiswillingnesstoserveandadvancethe progresswe’vemadeforDelawareans overthelasteightyears.”

JessicaBorcky,whohasservedasthe governor’sdeputychiefofstaffsince August2022,willreplaceStarkeyas chiefofstaff.Borckypreviouslyservedas directorofdigitalgovernmentandsenioradvisortothegovernor.Shehasbeen amemberofthegovernor’steaminvariousrolesformorethanadecade.Sheis agraduateofPaduaAcademyandthe UniversityofDelaware.

JonSheehanhasbeennameddeputy chiefofstaff.Sheehaniscurrentlychief ofpolicyandsenioradvisortothegovernor.Hehasbeenamemberofthe governor’spolicyteamsince2017and spearheadedtheWilmingtonLearning Collaborativeonbehalfofthegovernor. Priortojoiningthegovernor’sadministration,Sheehanwasafifth-grade teacherandservedaschiefofstaffatthe NewYorkCityDepartmentofEducation’sDivisionofFamily&Community Engagement.

“Jesshasbeenanimportantpartof ourteamforyearsbehindthescenes. Sheisanextremelyhardworkeranda committedpublicservantwithsharpinstincts,strongorganizationalskills,and theabilitytogetthingsdone,”saidCarney.“JonSheehanisoneofthemost dedicatedandrespectedindividualson ourteamwhoputshisheartandsoul intoeverythinghedoes.BothJessand Jonhavebeenheresincethestartofour administration,andIhavefullconfidencetheywillcontinueourworkfor thepeopleofDelaware.”

Heathastersarestarsinthefallgarden

lastthroughfall.Thebrancheson themremindmeofajuniper,with narrowgreenleaves.

AstersareSeptember’sflowers, whichisprobablywhyIlovetohave loadsinmygardenforfallblooms. (MybirthdayisinSeptember— wink,wink.)Mylatestfascination aretheheathasters(symphyotrichumericoides),especiallythe varietySnowFlurry.Theyhavea plethoraofthesweetest,tiniest bloomsallover!

Ilovetopairthiswhitefallheath asterwithandropogongerardiBlackhawkandheliopsishelianthoides BurningHeartsorBleedingHearts becausethedarknessofthegrassand theleafofthefalsesunflowerreally makesthempop.Iputtheheath asteralongthegarden’sedge,with theBlackhawkandBleedingHearts inback—so,sopretty(ifIdosayso myself).

Theheathastertoleratesourdry sandysoilsanddroughts.Theygrow lessthanafoothighand1-2feet wide,sotheyareaperfectground cover.Theycangrowinfulltopart sunandlookmagnificentinnative, pollinatorandrockgardens.Snow Flurryproducesthatplethoraoftiny bloomslatesummer,andtheblooms

Heathswillspreadassertively, whichIlovebecausetheyhelptodecreasemyweedingtime.Also,having aprofusenumberofwhiteflowers thistimeofyeardelightsmysoul (andmakestheblueandpurple astersinmygardenpop).Thislateseasoninterestisgreatforus,but evenmoreimportantly,theyprovide vitalnectarforourlatepollinators.

SnowFlurryevenlooksgreatin pots,spillingoverthesides.Theyare pest-and,yes,deer-resistant.This asterisalsosomewhatsalt-tolerant. Sincetheyarenotverytemperamentalaboutsoil,youcanplantjust aboutanywhere,exceptraingardens orverymoistsites.So,let’sgetplanting.

Companionplants

•Achilleamillefolium—common yarrow

•Andropogongerardi—big bluestem

•Asclepiastuberosa—butterflyweed

•Cheloneglabra—whiteturtlehead

•Coreopsis—tickseed

•Daleapurpurea—purpleprairie clover

•Echinacea—coneflower

•Euphorbia—spurge

•Eupatoriumperfoliatum—boneset

•Eutrochium—Joe-pye-weed

•Heleniumautumnale—sneezeweed

•Leucanthemumxsuperbum— shastadaisy

•Liatrisaspera—blazingstar •Oligoneuronrigidum—stiffgoldenrod

•Onocleasensibilis—sensitivefern

•Panicumvirgatum—Switchgrass

•Penstemondigitalis—Foxglove beardtongue

•Polystichumacrostichoides— Christmasfern

•Potentillaarguta—prairiecinquefoil

•Rudbeckia—blackorbrown-eyed Susans

•Silphiumintegrifolium—rosinweed

•Silphiumterebinthinaceum— prairiedock

•Solidago—goldenrods

•Symphyotrichumlaeve—smooth aster

•Symphyotrichumoolentangiense —skyblueaster

Wildlifebenefits

•Greatwildlifeplantthatissought outbymanypollinators,suchasour nativebeesandbutterflies—especiallylate-seasoninsects.

•Monarchsdependonthefall astersfornectarfortheirlongtripto Mexico.

•Hostplantforsilverycheckerspot (chlosynenycteis),pearlcrescentbutterflyphyciodestharos),andthewavylinedemeraldmoth(synchloraaerata).

•Ofcourse,birdswilllovethe abundanceofinsectsfortheirprotein sourcewhentheytravelsouthforthe winter.

•Leavetheseedheadsupoverwinterforthechickadees,juncosand goldfinches.

Funfacts

•Accordingtomyth,Astraea,a Greekgoddess,criedaboutthescarcity ofstarsinthesky.Whenhertearsfell, theybecameourstar-shapedasters.

•NativeAmericanshaveusedthe asterstotreatcoughs,feversandskinissues,alongwithusingthemasanherbal additivefortheirsweatbaths.

•Unfortunately,heathastersareon theendangeredlistinTennessee.

Blackwater Fellowship Church FALLREVIVAL2024 JOINUS & C ELEBRATE

Friday October 11th • 7 pm

Pastor Dave Kiser w/ e Sons of under

Saturday October 12th • 7 pm

Pastor Paris Sexton w/ e Timmons Family

Sunday October 13th • 4 pm

Pastor Joe Lecates w/Bay City Dinner to Follow the Service on Sunday

OnSaturday,Oct.12,theOcean WavesQuiltGuildwillholdaMarketplaceSaleatConley’sUnited MethodistChurch,33106JolynsWay, Lewes,from10a.m.to2p.m.Thesale willfeaturequilts,fabricandnotions, andcraftitems.

Therewillbe16vendors,withmany differentitemsforsale.Theeventoffersfreeadmissionandfreeparking.

Class

TheOceanWavesQuiltGuild (OWQG),withacurrentmembership of250,wasorganizedin1997forthe primarypurposeofincreasingmembers’knowledgeofquiltingandsupportingtheneedsofthecommunityby sewinganddonatingitemstovarious charitiesandorganizations.Theguild meetsonceamonthatConley’sUnited MethodistChurch,from10a.m.to noon.Theguildwelcomesanyoneinterestedandencouragesindividualsto becomeanactivemember.

“Ourmembersbelieveingiving backtoourcommunity,”representativessaid.“AtleastoneGuildmeeting eachyearissetasideasa‘Sew-In’ where membersgathertoworkonthe itemstheGuilddonates.Throughout theremainderoftheyear,OWQG members,aswellasotherindividuals fromoutsidetheGuild,contributefabric,theirtime,andtheirtalentsin smallergroupsorindividuallytosew theseitems.”

UBLIC LIBRARY ve | Lewes, DE

THURSDA

OVERVIEW: AY, OCTOBER 3

As traditional pens tasked with manag 1:00 - 2:00 P LEWES PU 111 Adams Av

SCAN TO REGISTER

INSTRUCTOR: or call 410-677-4848

rare and individuals are assets, maximizing Social

sions become increasingly rare and individuals are ging their own retirement a PM

Security benefits h pressing need, InFo comprehensive clas and strategies nece

• Learn the five key co

• Techniques for estim

• Discover when to de

• Ensure your earning

• Explore methods to

• Age Impact and CO has never been more criti cus Financial Advisors, Inc. ss designed to equip particip essary to optimize their Socia onsiderations for applying for mating your benefits and plan elay benefits and innovative w gs record is accurate and unde minimize taxes and coordinat

OLAs: Understand how the age

affect your benefit.

• Get insights on spou affect your benefits

cal. In response to this is excited to announce a pants with the knowledge al Security benefits.

Social Security benefits. ning effectively. ways to coordinate with your sp erstand how it impacts your b te Social Security with other re at which you apply and costGregory Holman, FPQP® pouse. enefits. etirement income. of-living adjustments

Asanexample,theGuildsewsand donatesQuiltsofValorquiltstomembersofthemilitaryandveteransin recognitionoftheirservice.Teddy bearsmadeofred,whiteandbluefabricare giventochildrenattendingthe TransferCeremonyatDoverAirForce Baseforafallenfamilymember.Firstrespondersandhospitalemergency roomsreceiveteddybearsmadefrom juvenilefabrictocomfortchildrenduringdifficultsituations.

Pillowcasesaregiventochildren andadultinpatientsatlocalhospitals andthoseundergoinginfusiontreatments.Heartpillowsaresewnforpatientsreceivingtreatmentforbreast canceratBeebeHealthcareandtothe CancerSupportCommunityof Delaware.Infantburialgowns,made fromdonatedbridalgowns,aredistributedtoChristianaCaresandA.I. DuPontChildren’sHospital.Numerousquiltsaresewnfornewborns,older childrenandadultsatlocalhospitals, sheltersandotherorganizations.

TofinanciallysupporttheGuild’s educationandcommunityservicemission,theGuildorganizesvarious fundraisers,includingaQuiltShow thatwasheldmostrecentlyinApril 2023atSussexAc ademy,wheremore than1,700individualsattendedto view350quiltsandbeeducatedabout thisformoftextileart.

BrittinghamFarmstohostcountry-themedfallfamilynight

BrittinghamFarmsinMillsborowillbe offeringafamily-friendlynightoutinthe countryonFriday,Oct.18,from5to9p.m.

BrittinghamFarms’1stHarvestHappy HourwillfeatureLilyParsonsofBuckles& BootsLineDancing.Attendeescanwear theirbootsandhatsand“comeonout”for lessonsandfreedancetimeallevening.

Inaddition,therewillbeaProfessional BullRidingmechanicalbulltoride,sponsoredbyBytheHornsLLC.Thecosttoride allnightlongwillbe$10.

TheCapstoneCommunityFoundation willbesellingbeveragestobenefitalocal familywhorecentlylosttheirnewbornto SIDS,sothefarmwillbebenefittingGracyn’sGift asthecharityfortheevening.

SposatoWinesandRevelationBeerwillbe featuredattheevent.

PioneerSeedandJimPalermowillbeofferingfreehayridesaroundthefarm,and therewillbeabonfireands’moresandlocal vendors,inadditiontoTheMissingPiece foodtruckandTheFrozenFarmericecream truck.SaraKnightofDoverwillbedoing barrel-racingdemoswithherhorsesaswell.

Strollersarewelcome,butnodogsare permitted.Anyoneolderthan10needsa ticket,whichcost$12.Children10or youngerwillbeadmittedfreeofcharge. Ticketsshouldbepurchasedaheadoftimeat www.brittinghamfarms.com/events.

TheraindateforthiseventisSaturday, Oct.19.

CrosswordAnswersfrom34

Photo by Ray Bojarski

September26

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

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,DE199 30 Book-CooksforGrades3-5— Callingall juniorchefsingrades3-5!SouthCoastal Libraryisworkingourwaythroughsection 641.5oftheDeweyDecimalsystem(that's ourcookbooksection!),startingat5p.m. We'lllearnkitchenbasicsasweindividuallychoosearecipetocreateandbringto thenextsession(wemeetonce/month— visitourwebsitefordates.)Aswelook aheadtotastingotherstudent'sdishes, we'lllearnhowtheymadethemaswellas whattheylearnedfrom theirexperience 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,s ongs,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

I Fall Love n

FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation!Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

September27

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

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

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPu blicLibraryat2p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplaythroughoutthesummer!Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

September28

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique them eeachmonth,September’skitfocusesonpatternsandhowthey’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“STEMTo ols,” 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, w ithchildren10andyoungerbeingadmittedfree.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

FallfestivitiesplannedatInlandBaysGardenCenter

Autumnadventuresgaloreawaitat theInlandBaysGardenCenterduring October.CreativitycanblossominThe ArtofFiberasparticipantswet-felta crossbodypouch.Thehistorybehind “theSailorsValentine”willbefeatured, withthechancetomakeapair toshareasgifts.Peoplecanalso learntodesignaCaptivating FallPumpkinContainerthatreflectthespiritoftheseason. AndtheninthannualArtsin theGarden—acelebrationof localartisans,nativeplants,food and music—offersfunforthe entirefamily.

•TheArtofFiber,presented bySharonDavis,Saturday,Oct. 5,11a.m.to2p.m.—Inthis beginnerthree-hourwet-feltedwoolworkshop,participantswill createacrossbodybag,approximately8.5by5inches,plusan adjustablestrapandmagnetic closure.Theycanbecreative withcolorsandfibers,including sheep’swool,alpaca,silk,bambooandmilkfiber.Thebagis designedtobetheperfectsize foraphone,keysandcards.

•ArtsintheGarden,Sunday, Oct.13,from9a.m.to3p.m. (raindate,Oct.14)—Artsin theGardenboastsacollection ofmorethan25localartists,a photoboothforfamiliesand friendsdesignedbyAlison Webb,AIFD,abonsaidisplay,a kids’crafttableand,ofcourse, SouthernDelaware’smostextensivecollectionofnative plants.Attendeescanenjoyfood fromTacoReho,musicbyNormanGaitherandacousticalguitarists,andtopitalloffwith Farmer’sIceCream.

•Sailor’sValentineChristmas Ornaments,Saturday,Oct.19,10 a.m.tonoon—Inthisworkshop presentedbyKimBrown,participantswilllearnaboutthehistoric artof“Sailor’sValentines”and willcreatetwosmallornaments inthestyleofa“Sailor’sValentine.”Eachornamentwillbe craftedona3.5-inchwoodslice

paintedgoldonbothsides.Theornamentscanbeholidaygiftsorbeachydecorationsforaholidaytree.

•BOO-tifulHalloweenPumpkin Florals,aCaptivatingFallContainer presentedbyAlisonWebbSchweiger, Friday,Oct.25,10a.m.tonoon—The gardencenterwillsupplythepumpkins andflowers.Attendeesshouldcome readytoexpresstheircreativityand Halloweenspiritbyexperimentingwith flowersandform,stretchingtheircapa-

bilitiestocreatespookybeauties. Formoreinformation,contactSandy Daniels,eventcoordinator,at sandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com. Toregister,visitinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor

emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

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

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

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond

ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganizationhas expandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhas beenservingthecommunityfor98years. TheClubisanon-prof itorganization,formed infriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyouare interestedinattending,sendanemailto therese.r.gross@gmail.com.

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

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

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

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth

SeeEVENTSpage42

from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDa gsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat6p.m.onthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothearea andwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasa newmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwiththe bartenderandshewillfindanofficertotake careofyou.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommuni-

tiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,aswellas stateandnationa lorganizations.Theymeet thesecondMondayofeachmonth(from SeptemberthroughJune)attheIndianRiver YachtClubat10a.m.Tolearnmore,contact Lynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

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

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonR oute54.

Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup& SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayofeachmonth,fromOctoberthrough March,from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allare welcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointment s,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea: completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y

muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262. PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

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

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

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

SeafoodNight— Ame ricanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

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

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom1 1:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

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

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

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)530-0064. ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11 a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com. RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof

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

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat 5p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageat https: //deldems38.org.

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

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

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom

1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,con tact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

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

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity Center ishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com. GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting. ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain. Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanView PresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8 p.m.

RollerSkating— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingrollerskatingeverysecondandfourth Friday ofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There isacostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare availableforpurchase.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter @needlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheFrankford DineronThursdaysf rom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.For moreinformation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetings last for uptotwohours.Themeetingsbeginon June6,2024.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30

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

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember

SUSSEXCOUNTY'S ONLY

BREASTSURGEONSAREHERE.

Ourboard-certifiedsurgeonso eradvanced techniquesandexpertisethatmakeBeebethe bestchoiceforbreastcareinSussexCounty.

WhenyouchooseBeebeHealthcare,youarechoosingmorethanacompassionatepartnerin breastcancercare.You’rechoosingateambackedbySussexCounty’sonlyboard-certi ed surgeonsspecializinginbreastcare—includingDr.DianaDickson-Witmer,avisionarywhohas pioneeredtheadvancementofbreasthealthandsurgeryinDelawareformorethan25years, andDrs.KarenBarbosaandMatthewRichardsasthecounty’sonlyfellowship-trainedbreast surgeons.Together,theyleadtheCenterforBreastHealththatwasdesignedsopatientscould receivetimelydiagnosisandadvancedtreatmentbyBeebe'scompassionateteamofexpertsina uni edlocation.

CoastalPoint•Submitted RickHundley,left,andErnieFelici,right, ofFocusMultisportspresentadonation toJulieMalewski,TownofBethany Beacheventscoordinator,center.

Onbehalfofthemorethan1,000 participantsanddirectdonators, FocusMultisportsrecentlydonated $10,000totheBethanyBeachIndependenceDayCelebrationfromits annualFirecracker5KRun/Walk fundraisingevent.

“Agreattimewashadbyallat thisfestiveeventfromthepacket pickupattheHarvestTideEvent Spacetothecolorfulraceitself,supportedbythemotivatingsoundsof DJRupe.Eachparticipantreceiveda colorfulIndependenceDay-themed shirtalongwithakeepsakepersonalizedeventbibforthosewhoregisteredinadvancealongwithentrance tothefinishlinecelebration.The age-groupawardswereplentifuland appreciated.”

Organizersofferedkudostothe LordBaltimoreLionsClub,“who didanawesomejobassistingwith thepacketpick-upandraceproduction,”alongwiththeIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’lacrosseteamand othernon-profits,allofwhomreceivedadonationfromtheevent. Theyalsooffered“awell-earned thank-you”totheBethanyBeachPolice,BethanyBeachPublicWorks andtheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany&EMS“f ortheir participationinhelpingproducea safeandfuneventforbothrunners andwalkersalike.”

FocusMultisportsisaDelaware basednon-profitmultisportcompany,ownedandoperatedbyUSAT Level1RaceDirector/USATF CoachRickHundleyandUSAT Level1RaceDirectorErnieFelici. Todate,theireffortshaveyielded morethan$750,000incharitable donationsbenefitinglocalcharities andvolunteerorganizations. Registernowfortheannual ThanksgivingDayTurkeyTrotFamilyRunWalkonNov.28atBethanyTurkeyTrot.comandtheApril11-13, 2025,CoastalDelawareRunning Festival,anRRCAstatechampionshipeventconsistingofaBostonqualifyingmarathoncourse, half-marathoner’sbesthalfmarathon,9KandDeweyBeach5K, atcodelrun.com.

FoodDrive— TheVolunteerDelaware50+ AdvisoryCouncilandtheGFWCWomen’s ClubofIndianRiver,a501(c)(3)non-profit organization,isworkingwithVolunteer Delaware50+onafooddrivetobeheldat theMillsboroGiantfrom10a.m.to2p.m. ThedrivewillbenefittheFoodClosetof theStateServiceCenterofSussexCounty. Formoreinformation,call(302)515-3020.

September30

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6

Events

Continuedfrompage44

thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMary land andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

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 foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstr ength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Reg-

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat de lawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Private toursareavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.The museumisnothandicap-accessible.For moreinformation,visitonlineattownof-

istrationopensat10:15amonSep.16 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLib rary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsattheParsonsFarmpavilion.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

bethanybeach.c om,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaw are.gov.

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to

HooksandNe edles— 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

SeeCALENDARpage51

noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org. CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdaya t MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyville hostsMenofChristMealsonthethird Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinks anddesserts.Thisisfree,andbothdine-in andcarry-outareavailable.

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to7 p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat10 a.m.

moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church.

October4

WoodlandWalk— AWoodlandWalk—Fall Fungi&FloraTourwillbeheldatDelaware BotanicGardensat11:30a.m.Join StephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutive Directortoobservethemanyspeciesof fungiandfallflowersalongthecolorful woodlandtrails.Thisisafamily-friendly tour.Membersadmittedfree,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmitted free,when accompaniedbyanadult.Maketourreservationsbygoingtohttp://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

October5-6

Crafts&Crafts— TheLewesHistoricalSocietywillhostaCrafts&CraftsFestival, from11a.m.to6p.m.onSaturday,and from11a.m.to4p.m.onSunday.There willbemorethan50artistssellingtheir work,andworkshopswillbeconductedon bothdaysbyTheDevelopingArtistsCollaboration.DogfishHeadBreweryand CrookedHammockwillprovi deabeertasting,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. Homecoming Service— TheIndianMission UMChurchAnnualHomecomingService willbeheldat11a.m.Theguestspeaker isretiredPastorKarenMumford.Therewill bespecialmusic,andafellowshipdinner followingtheservice.Formoreinformation, call(410)808-4371or(302)945-0830.

October7

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

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

October8

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatT he 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.to7p.m. onThursday,10a.m.to5p.m.onFriday, and10a.m.to1p.m.onSaturday.Inaddition,therewillbeaSip’n’Shopbenefit eventonFriday,Oct.11,from6to8p.m. Therewillbeasilentauction,localauthors,lightrefreshments,withlocalwine available.

October11

FallGardening— TherewillbeaFallGardeningforWildlifeMeadowTourat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom2to3p.m. JoinStephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutiveDirector,ashegivesanintimatetour ofthe2-acrePietOudolfMeadowasit changestoitsfallcolors.Thisisafamilyfriendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfree, andnon-memberspaya$15admission fee.Children16andunderareadmitted free,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Must makeclassreservationsbygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

October12

Artisans’Fair— TheBethanyBeachfire hallwillhostthe16thAnnualArtisans’ Fair,from9a.m.to3p.m.Therewillbe morethan40artisanswithmultiplemediums,anditissponsoredbytheBethany beachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary. FamilyFallDay— IndianMissionUM ChurchishostingaFamilyFallDayatthe NanticokeIndianCenterfrom11a.m.to3 p.m.Thisisafreecommunityeventforall ages,andwillfeaturegames,prizes,food, face-painting,healthscreeningsandmore. Vendorsi ncludeBeebe,DelawareBreast CancerCoalistion,theIndianRiverVolunteerFireCo.,MillsboroPublicLibraryand VeraGrimesBeachBookings.Formoreinformation,call(302)945-0830or(302) 934-7779.

TreeGiveaway— Comeandgeta"free" treeandjointheTreeforEveryDelawarean Initiative(TEDI)atDelawareBotanicGardensfrom9a.m.to4p.m.Thefreegiveawayoftreeswillcontinueuntilall250 treesaregone.Limitofonetreepervehicle.Comeearlytheywi llgofast.Members areadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder areadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedby anadult.Mustmaketourreservationsby goingtowww.delawaregardens.org/events.

October14

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis

SeeCALENDARpage56

CoastalPoint•DarinMcCann ThecommunitycameoutinhugenumbersfortheFourAcresLiving’s4thAnnualAlpacaFestival,heldonSunday, Sept.22.TherewastraditionalPeruvian musicfromCarlosErazo,icecream,a foodtruckandaplethoraofvendors.

Evergreeneisthrilledtoannouncethatwearedownto

!Ifyou’vebeenfollowingalongwiththisstunningnewluxurycommunity, thenyou’venoticedhow

!Withonlyonehome remaining,itstimetoactfastbeforeitsgone.Donotletthisopportunitypass youby.

Gourm K chen

OnSaturday,Oct.5,at10:30a.m., theFortMilesHistoricalAssociation willresumeitshistoricallectureseries attheFortMilesMuseuminCape HenlopenStatePark.

Inapresentationtitled“ANotToo DistantMirror,”militaryhistorian BillGraysonwillreviewthetroubled yearsleadinguptoWorldWarIIand America’sawarenessandconcerns aboutdevelopmentsinEuropeand theFarEast.

WithawaryeyeongrowingGermanseapower,theUnitedStates begananambitiouscoastdefense programthatwasunderwaywhen JapanattackedPearlHarbor.The presentationsurveysAmerica’scon-

cernsaboutinvasionthreatstoits mainlandandthedevelopmentof strongdefensesonallthreecoasts, usingFortMilesasanexample. Graysonwasformallytrainedasa U.S.AirForceintelligenceofficer.He servedascommanderandasoperationsofficerofairforcesignalsintelligence,counterintelligence,and operationssecurityunitsinEurope andSouthVietnam.Healsoserved threetoursattheNationalSecurity Agencyasacryptologicstaffofficer andasthechiefoftransmissionsecurityoverseeingallthejointservice programsattheDepartmentofDefense.

FollowinghisAirForcecareer, GraysonjoinedtheU.S.Commerce Departmentasatelecommunications specialist,securingthecomputerand communicationssystemsoffederal civilagenciesthroughouttheUnited StatesandinLatinAmerica.

Graysonistheauthorofthree books,including“Delaware’sGhost Towers:TheCoastArtillery’sForgottenLastStandDuringtheDarkest DaysofWorldWarII.”Using Delawareasarepresentativeexample forallthreeAmericanshorelines,it revealshowtheWorldWarIIconcretesentinelsstandingalong Delaware’soceanbeacheswereused toguardagainstpenetrationbypowerfulGermanbattleshipsbenton shellingPhiladelphiaandtheoilrefineriesofWilmington.

Thebookalsotellsthestoryofthe nearlyforgottenCoastArtillerysoldiers,whowerethefrontline,standingacombat-readywatchduringthe anxiousearlymonthsofthewar, whenthefirstinvasionofthehomelandsincetheWarof1812wasconsideredafrighteninglyrealpossibility. Autographedcopiesofthebookwill beavailableforpurchaseattheconclusionofGrayson’spresentation.

SeatingintheFortMilesMuseum’smediaroomislimitedto65 attendees,soreservationsarerecommended.Gotothemuseum’swebsite atfortmilesmuseum.orgtoreservea seatbyscrollingdowntotheHistoricalLectureSeries10/05/24,under FortMilesToursandEvents.

FormoreinformationonFort MilesMuseum&HistoricalArea,go towww.fortmilesmuseum.org.

L.B.LionsClubplansTeaPartyLuncheon

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub announcedthisweekthataTeaParty Luncheonfundraiserwillbeheldon Wednesday,Nov.20,attheCripple CreekGolf&CountryClub,located at29494CrippleCreekRoad,Dagsboro.Doorsfortheeventwillopenat 11:15a.m.,withluncheonservedat 12:15p.m.

LionKarenLucas,projectchairpersonforthefalltea,said,“Thereis addedexcitementinplanningthe

Continuedfrompage51

faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

event,asthethemeforthisyear’s luncheonwillbe‘theMadHatterReturns.’Peopleattendingtheluncheon haveanoptiontowearaspecialhat, andprizeswillbeawardedfororiginalitycreativityanduniqueness.”

Theluncheonmenuincludes sconeswithlemoncurd,tomato bisque,assortedteasandwichesand dessert.

TheguestspeakerwillbeJosh Mueller,whowillhighlighttheani-

October15

RemembranceService— TheJourneyin MillsboroisholdingaPregnancyandInfant LossRemembranceServiceat7p.m.

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter

malprogramsthatareavailableat CoastalWildsnearMillville.AllattendingtheLionsFallTeawillhave theopportunitytoparticipateinand enjoythe“U-Pick-It”AuctionRaffle, alongwiththeregular50/50drawing. Ticketscost$32perpersonand mustbeorderedinadvance.Contact LionSherylat(302)732-6387.ProceedsfromtheLordBaltimoreLions TeaPartyLuncheonwillgotoLord BaltimoreLionsClubcharitiesthat

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

October19

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum

benefitlocalcommunities.Formore informationabouttheluncheon,contactLionKarenat kvm.lucas@yahoo.com.

Foradditionalinformationonthe LordBaltimoreLionsClub,visit theirwebsiteatwww.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org,orcontactMembership ChairLionTerryElliottat Elliott.terrylee@yahoo.comorLion SecretaryKathyat tinkerbell@yahoo.com.

isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysofthe townareondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury.The museumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

TrunkorTreat— The4th AnnualSelbyville TrunkorTreatwilltakeplaceat30N.Main Streetfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Thisisafree, family-friendlyeventwithdecoratedtrunks, games,treatsandmore.DJBrianK.Hall willsupplythemusic,therewilbeachildren’scostumeparadeandcompetition,a 50/50rafflefromtheFenwickIslandLions Club,foodandbeveragesprovidedbythe SelbyvilleVFCLadiesAuxiliary,andthe DelawareAlcohol&TobaccoEnforcement’s DUItrailer.Formoreinformation, visitselbyville.delaware.gov.

October20

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

October21

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

October22

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

October25

FallGardening— TherewillbeaFallGardeningforWildlifeMeadowTourat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom2to3p.m. JoinStephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutiveDirector,ashegivesanintimatetour ofthe2-acrePietOu dolfMeadowasit changestoitsfallcolors.Thisisafamilyfriendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfree, andnon-memberspaya$15admission fee.Children16andunderareadmitted free,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Must makeclassreservationsbygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

MaeNorton,McLimanswasprecededindeathbyhisgrandparents, MaryandOrvilleRucker,andalifelongfriend,ThelmaHarmon.Heis survivedbyfivesiblings,JesseMcLimansandhiscompanion,Carol, RobertMcLaughlin,DebbieRobinsonandherhusband,George,Donna Alexanderandherhusband,Bob,and MaryBurtandherhusband,Jack. Heisalsosurvivedbythefamilythat hemadeoncemovingtoDelaware: hisnephew,MichaelBurrowsandhis wife,Tamra,andtheirfivechildren, JohnBrown-Harmon,Naomi Brown-Harmon,MickeyBurrows, JaylahLongandJaxBurrows;a nephew,WillisHarmon;andalifelongfriend,WandraHarmon.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onMonday,Sept.30,2024, attheLongNeckChapelofMelson FuneralServices,32013LongNeck Rd.,Millsboro,wherefriendsand familymaycallafter10a.m.IntermentwillfollowatWoodlawnMemorialParkinMillsboro,Del. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

BertaJoyMeadows,88

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatthe familyofBertaJoyMeadows,88, wifeofJamesWright,announcedher passing.Shelivedalongandfulllife, andpassedawaypeacefullyatthe MilfordHospiceCenterinMilford, Del.,onSept.22,2024,withherson BraddMeadowsandherhusband, JamesWright,byherside.Shewas bornonJuly23,1936,inCalais, Maine,daughterofHubertandMargaretNelson.

ShegrewupandlivedinFredericton,NewBrunswick,Canada,until shewasmarriedtoherfirsthusband, BarryB.Meadows,in1955.They hadtwochildrenandlivedinthe SaintStephentownship,subsequentlymovingtoFredericton.

BertaandBarryMeadowsdivorcedin1962.Shethenmoved downtoPortland,Maine,in1963.In 1965,sherelocatedtoMaryland, whereshebecameemployedbyMartinMarietta,workingatthethenFriendshipAirportlocation.

Shechangedcareersandbecamea successfulrealestateprofessional. Shestartedintheindustrybybecomingaresidentmanagerofmultipleapartmentcomplexes.Shortly thereafter,shediscoveredherpassion tosellrealestate.Shewonseveral high-volumesalesawards,asshehad theplayfultrait“g ift-to-gab”and “sell-baby-sell.”Herlastplaceofemploymentwasatthebeach,whereshe brokereddealsforLong&Foster RealEstate.Sheretiredin2005and livedoutherremainingyearsatthe beach.

In1989,MeadowsmarriedJames Wright.TheylivedinSelbyville, Del.,forherremaining35years.The birthsofhergrandchildren,Taylor andCourtneyMeadowswerevery cherishedperiodsforMeadows.She lovedspendingtimewiththem. Someofherfavoriteactivitieswith themweregoingtothebeach,boating,crabbingfromherdock,sightseeingforAssateagueIslandponies andtakingthemanywheretheirlittle heartsdesired.

Meadowswasprecededindeath byherparents,andbyhersonBrock Meadows.Sheissurvivedbyher husband,JamesWright;herson BraddMeadowsandhiswife,Carol Meadows,andtheirchildren,Taylor andCourtneyMeadows;andseveral niecesandnephewsinNew Brunswick,Canada.

HonoringMeadows’wishes,there willbenovisitationorfuneralservice.Aprivatefamilyburialwilltake placeatalaterdate.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

Dorothy‘Dot’Mumford,94

Dorothy“Dot”Mumford,94,of Georgetown,Del.,passedaway peacefullyonSaturday,Sept.21, 2024,surroundedbyherloving family.ShewasborninWhaleyville, Md.,onJune20,1930,tothelate EddieN.HallandPaulineDon-

awayHall.

MumfordwasadedicatedemployeeofDiamondStateTelephone Company,wheresheretiredafter morethan40yearsofservice.Her lifelongcareerexemplifiedhercommitment,workethicandperseverance.

Inherfreetime,Mumfordenjoyedplayingcardswithhercherishedfriendsandteachingher grandchildrenthesamegamesshe loved.Shewasanavidcook,often preparingmealsforherfamily,and herhomewasagatheringplacefor familyandfriends.Thejoyshefound inhergrandchildrenandgreatgrandchildrenwasimmeasurable,and they,inturn,broughtimmensehappinessintoherlife.

Shewillbefondlyremembered forherstrongworkethic,herselfless nature,andherunwaveringsupport andkindnesstothosearoundher. Shetouchedthelivesofmanyand willbedeeplymissedbyallwho knewher.

Inadditiontoherparents,Mumfordwasprecededindeathbyher belovedson,DenisMumford,who passedawayin2022.Sheleavesbehindadaughter,DianaPettyjohnof Georgetown,Del.;abrother,Ray Hall(andDebbie);andasister, HildaFoskeyofPittsville,Md.Her memorywillliveoninthelivesof hergranddaughtersKarenIrvinand

KathyPettyjohn,alongwithhertwo great-grandsonsDaneandEmmitt Irvin.Sheisalsosurvivedbymany specialniecesandnephewsandextendedfamilymembers. Thefamilyexpressedtheirdeep gratitudeandappreciationtothose whohelpedcareforMumfordand allowedhertostayathome,includingDenishaandJessicafromAccent CareHospice,andcaregiverBetty Loucks.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldat noononThursday,Sept.26,2024,at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211SouthWashingtonStreet, Millsboro,Del.,wherefriendscould callafter11a.m.forviewingandvisitation.Intermentwastofollowat LewisCemeteryinWhaleyville,Md. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationstoAccentCare Hospiceat seasonsfoundation.org/donate/. Mumford’slifememorialwebpageis onlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

AllanWallace ‘Butch’OttleyIII,74 AllanWallace“Butch”OttleyIII, 74,wenttobewiththeLordon Sept.18,2024,athishomeinLaurel, Del.HewasbornonJuly13,1950, inChincoteague,Va.,toAllanWallaceOttleyIIandGeraldine(Sher-

SeeOBITSpage58

$1,595.

man)Ottley.

HeattendedDoverHighSchool inDoverPlains,N.Y.,andworked severalyearsfortheStateofNew Yorkbeforebeginninghiscareerasa chef.HeattendedclassesatThe CulinaryInstituteofNewYorkin HydePark.HeworkedatFour BrothersinAmenia,N.J.,formany yearsbeforemovingwithhisfamily in1991toGeorgetown,Del.,where hemanagedthePizzaPalacein Millsboro,LaurelandDelmar,Del., until2008,whenheretired.

Ottleywasprecededindeathby hisparentsandbyhissister,Peggy. Heissurvivedbyhiswife,Vanessa (Limoges)Ottley;andhischildren, MartinOttleyofUniontown,Pa.,

Anna(andAaron)Phillipsof Brighton,Colo.,Carolyn(andFred) MahakianofWindsor,Colo.,Allan W.OttleyIVofTupperLake,N.Y., JoelOttley,alsoofTupperLake, N.Y.,JulieOttleyofLaurel,Del., Bridget(andCasey)Cramer,alsoof Laurel,andPeterOttley,alsoofLaurel.Healsoleavesbehindhisgrandchildren:Aaron“Andy”Phillipsand AlisonPhillips,CassandAsterMahakian,AryannaOttley,andJoel, Shawn,Alexis,Hope,Wyattand TobyOttley.Healsoleavesabrother, MichaelOttley,andmanyniecesand nephews.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Friday,Sept.27,2024,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211SouthWashingtonStreet, Millsboro,Del.,withaviewingfrom 10to11a.m.,priortothestartof theservice.Intermentwillbeprivate.

Ottley’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

AnthonyJ.‘Tony’Raia,80

AnthonyJ.“Tony”Raia,80,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawayonJuly 25,2024,atBeebeHealthcarein Lewes,Del.HewasbornonAug.4, 1943,inJerseyCity,N.J.

HejoinedtheU.S.Armyat17, servingfouryearsinGermany. Heenjoyedspendingtimewith hiswife,Pat,sonJ.J.andfamily.He alsolikedtraveling,golf,playing cards,diningandwinetastingsat theirfriend’sPeruvian/Argentinian restaurantwithfamily&friends.

Raiawasprecededindeathbyhis mother,Mariona,andfather,Bob;his sisterMadeline,twobrothers,Joe andFreddy,hisin-laws,Johnand Helen,andbrothers-in-lawAndy, JohnandJerry.Heissurvivedbyhis wife,PatriciaLavookofMillsboro, Del.;hissonJ.J.;hissisterBeverlee andherhusband;andmanysistersin-laws,brothers-in-laws,nieces, nephewsandcousins.

Aprivateservicewastobeheldat theDelawareVeteransCemeteryin Millsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybe sentonlineatwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

HowardW.Rupp,88

HowardW.Rupp,88,ofOcean View,Del.,andformerlyofKentIs-

landandAnnapolis,Md.,passed awayonSunday,Sept.15,2024,at BeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.He wasborninBaltimore,Md.,onJune 27,1936,sonofthelateEdwardA. RuppandthelateDorothyM.(Pudney)Rupp.

HeownedandoperatedRupp HomesInc.,buildingcustomhomes inthebeachresortsince1983.Prior tomovingtoDelaware,hehadalso builthomesintheAnnapolisand KentIslandareas.

Ruppwasahardworkingman wholovedhistrade.Healsoenjoyed boatingandsocializingwithfamily andfriends.

Inadditiontohisparents,Rupp wasprecededindeathbyhisdaughter,JoyBackert.Heissurvivedbyhis lovingwifeof28years,CarolS. Goodhand;fourdaughters,Jill Wirtz,KathyCottinghamandher husband,Gary,ChristinaVogeland herhusband,Steve,andJennaCarter andherhusband,Jerry;son-in-law JohnBackertJr.;sevengrandchildren,ShannonWilliams,Orvie Thumel,NikiAndrew,JohnBackert III,NickalosCornell,TylerCornell andKyleVogel;andfivegreatgrandchildren,Tayler,Devin,Lily, LennonandWinter.

Servicesandburialweretobe heldprivately.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Saturday,Sept.28,willbeadayofexcitement,competitionandcommunity spiritatStockleyTaverninMilton, wheretheywillpresentBags,Booze& Boobs,afundraisingeventbenefitingthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalition.From noononwards,StockleyTavernwillbe buzzingwithactivities,allaimedatraisingawarenessandfundsforthecause.

Eventhighlightsinclude:

•Cornholetournament,withsign-up andpracticeatnoon,andthetournamentbeginningat1p.m.Hostedby

DelawareCornhole,teamswillbattleit outforgloryinafriendlyandcompetitiveenvironment.

•Outsidebarandbeertent,opening atnoon.Quenchthirstandenjoyarefreshingbeveragewhilesupportingthe cause.

•Guestbartendingcompetition,beginningat1p.m.Newguestbartending teamswillcompeteeveryhourtoraise themostintips,withallproceedsgoing totheDelawareBreastCancerCoalition. Thefinalteamwillbartendat5p.m.

•Liveandsilentauction.Liveauctionswilltakeplacethroughouttheday, betweenbartendingshifts,endingat6 p.m.Bidonincredibleitemsdonatedby thecommunity,withallproceedssupportingbreastcancerawarenessandresearch.

•50/50raffle,withwinnersannouncedat6p.m.

AllproceedsfromtheeventwilldirectlybenefittheDelawareBreastCancerCoalition,helpingtosupportbreast cancerresearch,earlydetectionandpa-

tientservices.

“Thiseventisopentoall,sogather yourfriendsandfamilyforadayoffun, competition,andcharity,”organizers said.“Whetheryou’recompetinginthe cornholetournament,biddinginthe auction,orcheeringonyourfavorite guest bartender,there’ssomethingfor everyone!”

Formoreinformationortosignup forthecornholetournament,visit StockleyTavern.comorcontact DelawareCornhole.

TheSouthernDelawareAlliance forRacialJustice(SDARJ)willholdits inauguralDifferenceMakersGalaon Wednesday,Oct.30,from6to9p.m. attheKingsCreekCountryClubin RehobothBeach.Thefestivitieswill includeadinnerbychefPhilLambert (formerlyof1776inRehobothBeach), asilentauction,DJanddancing.

SDARJisanon-partisanorganizationwithamissionofeducating,informingandadvocatingforracial justice,equalityandfairopportunity. Thevolunteerorganizationisactivein theareasofeducation,legislation,advocacyandpositivechangeforthefutureofyouth.

ClaraLicata,presidentofSDARJ, said,“TheDifferenceMakersawards wereinspiredbySDARJ’sformerpresident,CharlotteKing,whoforyears hasbroughttogetherpeopleofgood willwhowanttomakeadifferencein southernDelaware.”

Theeventwillcelebratehonorees CharlotteKing,PrestonandKathleen Schell,andRyan’sBeachShop,who havegiventheirtime,commitmentand supporttomakeadifferenceinthe community.

Kingco-foundedSDARJin2015 andservedasitschairuntilFebruary 2024.Sheisoneofthemostinfluential Delawareansintheareaofsocialjustice,organizersnoted.Kingalsoserved aspresidentoftheDelawareLeagueof WomenVotersandexecutivedirector oftheDepartmentofSocialServices fortheStateofMaryland.

PrestonandKathleenSchellhave contributedtomanyprojectsand causesinSussexCountyrelatedto racialjusticeandequality,includingthe MarchforOurLives,anti-racismbillboards,theJohnLewisBridgeWalk andtherenovationoftheNassau School.

Ryan’sBeachShopwasanearly supporterofSDARJ’smission.They havesponsoredSDARJinitiativesand events.Ryan’shasalsocontinuously demonstratedsupportofallpeopleby offeringSDARJmerchandiseand otheritemsintheirstorethatreflect theircommitmenttoracialjusticeand

equality.

Ticketsforthegalacost$125per person.Sponsorshipsare alsoavailable.

Topurchaseticketsorsponsorthegala, gotosdarj.org.Proceedswillfurther SDARJ’sworkinSussexCounty.For

moreinformation,contact info@SDARJ.organdput“Attention JosephLawson”inthesubjectline.

Best Bets

FRIDAY

The Greatest @HomeVideos (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Cedric the Entertainer has found an amazing assortment of videos full of craziness, not-tobe-believed creativity and hilarious moments from all over the world for this episode. Cell phones are clearly documenting way too much and we can’t hide from it.

37th Hispanic Heritage Awards (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This year’s Hispanic Heritage Awardees include fashion designer Carolina Herrera, Beautyblender creator Rea Ann Silva and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. The awards ceremony was taped Sept. 5 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Opera House.

SATURDAY

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

The Georgia Bulldogs look to get their win back after losing to the Alabama Crimson Tide at last year’s SEC Championship game when they head to Crimson Tide’s home turf of Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., for today’s showdown.

WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain (3) CW 8 p.m.

Wrestling fans get a peek behind the curtain of WrestleMania XL’s main events as Triple H, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and more recount the wildest Road to WrestleMania in recent memory during this two-hour special presentation.

SUNDAY

2024 Presidents Cup (11) WBAL 12 p.m.

Live from the Royal Montreal Golf Club, the top golfers from the U.S. battle it out against the best from around the world in the final day of competition. Jim Furyk and Mike Weir serve as captain for Team USA and Team International, respectively.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Picking up where last season left off, this premiere follows Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) as they confront old demons — literally. As Carol fights to find her friend, Daryl struggles with his decision to stay in France.

The

"Hello

"No Goats, No Glory" Crikey! It's the Irwins The Irwins "Tiger Triplets" The Irwins "Bushfire Rescue" Crikey! It's the Irwins (48) DISN Bluey Big City Big City Ladybug < Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge Big City Phineas and Ferb Monsters Monsters (50) TVLND Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King (60)

(5:45) <+++ Poltergeist ('82) Craig T. Nelson. (:15) <++++ The Exorcist ('73) Linda Blair, Max von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn. <++ Christine ('83) (61)

Housewives/NYC Housewives

Best Bets

MONDAY

NFL Football (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the Seattle Seahawks are hoping they can go further this year. But after last season’s strong run into the playoffs, the Detroit Lions aren’t interested in going backwards. Live from Ford Field in Detroit. Gangland Chronicles (45) HIST 9:30 p.m.

Cleveland is known for many things —the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Museum of Art, the Browns and Guardians — but at one time it had a robust mafioso element. However, when the Cleveland Mafia bet big on Las Vegas, Lake Erie couldn’t keep up.

Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Talk about timely. This season premiere delves into the many aspects of the Electoral College, from its controversial beginnings to its impact on how presidential campaigns are run. Does it still make sense in a world with immediate access to information?

TUESDAY

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

After years of working as a cop in the big city, Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) gets a much-needed break when he moves to a small coastal town. However, fate has another thing in store for Karl as he’s called upon to solve a string of mysterious murders.

The Real Housewives of New York City (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield are back, while Racquel Chevremont and Rebecca Minkoff join the fun. In this Season 15 premiere, the claws are out early and often as petty behavior is on the menu.

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

To say he was a complicated individual would be oversimplification, but former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez (Josh Andres Rivera), who committed suicide at age 27 after having been accused of murder, lived a life of vast contradictions.

WEDNESDAY

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

Romance is not dead. Case in point, Joan Vassos is living her best life as she whittles away at her numerous beaus. Even though she’s overwhelmed with the options, this 61-year-old widower has seen enough to know when the math don’t math.

NOVA (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

If one thinks the weather is weird where they live, out in the cosmos, even Jim Cantore would throw up his hands. Out in space, there are monsoons of liquid methane, hyper-lightning and dust storms that cover entire planets. Better bring an umbrella.

Joan (3) CW 9 p.m.

Set in the 1980s, this series premiere follows Joan (Sophie Turner), a young woman who escapes a terrifying marriage to a violent criminal and creates a new life by becoming a jewel thief. Her talent of impersonation keeps her one step ahead of the law.

THURSDAY

Scrabble (3) CW 8 p.m.

Multi-hyphenate Raven-Symoné hosts this fastpaced game show based on the worldwide classic board game of the same name. If you’re a wordsmith, you’ll love putting together letters that offer the highest value. What words use Q? Ugh! Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

Following its landmark 25th season, this hit series returns with more adventures and big changes for Capt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay). Meanwhile, new cast members Peter Scanavino and Octavio Pisano both return in this Season 26 premiere.

Found (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Now that Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) is out of the basement, what kind of terror will he unleash in this Season 2 premiere? While Gabi (Shanola Hampton) is stuck playing catch-up, it looks like Sir isn’t happy just with having his freedom.

GOGREEN! Submityour OpenHousesonlinefrom thelinkatthetopofour homepage.Visit coastalpoint.com today!

316BaywindsCt.,Seawinds,Dagsboro

301W.5thSt.,SouthBethany,SouthBethany

39100NewProvidenceLn.Unit18,TownesatBayshoreVillage,FenwickIsland

30943RockDoveCt.,BayForestClub,OceanView

29787SawmillDr.,BayColony,Dagsboro

30985ScissorbillRd.,BayForestClub,OceanView

$600,000 3BR/2BAHouse SusanSnyder|Long&FosterRealEstate Sat.,9/2810-1 38138RiverSt.#13,SunsetHarbour,OceanView

39113SailAwayLn.,MillvilleByThesea,Millville $399,890 3BR/2.5BATownhome MissyNalewaik|KellerWilliamsRealty Sat.,9/2810:30-12:30 11CromwellDr.,HuntersRun,OceanView

$555,000 3BR/2BAHouse SarahSchifano|Long&FosterRealEstate Sat.,9/2811-1 30399PavilionDr.Unit14-6,BethanyBay,OceanView

38175RobinsonsDr.,RehobothBeach

29170ShadyCreekLn.#1,Dagsboro

$1,649,000 4BR/6BAHouse

$345,000 3BR/3BAHouse TheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealty

8VillageGreenDr.,BearTrapDunes,OceanView $580,000 4BR/4.5BATownhome

Sat.,9/2811-1 27377ClearviewCir.,MillvilleByTheSea,Millville $629,950 4BR/3BAHouse

33242ClaremontCt.,Millsboro

28837W.HenryPl.,BaylisEstates,Millsboro

$439,000 3BR/3BAHouse

$575,000 3BR/2BAHouse JoeLoughran|Long&FosterRealEstate Sat.,9/2812-3 35476BayviewLn.#4147,Millsboro $150,000 2BR/2BAHouse

38138RiverSt.#13,SunsetHarbour,OceanView $1,700,000 4BR/4.5BAHouse

37452KingfisherDr.,Selbyville $434,900 2BR/2BATownhome

Sun.,9/2911-1 20778BrookfieldLn.,Millsboro

$514,999 3BR/2BAHouse

Sun.,9/2912-2 38762BayviewW,BayviewEstates,Selbyville

$530,000 3BR/3BAHouse

34StingrayHarborDr.,StingrayHarbor,OceanView $649,900 4BR/4BAHouse ChrisyTingle|KellerWilliamsRealty Sun.,9/292-4

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theoffensewassluggish.

Thedefensewasbeingchallenged.

AndtheundefeatedIndianRiver HighSchoolfootballteamwasstrugglingduringthefirsthalfoftheir DIAAClass1A,District2,opener againstatalented,senior-ladenPolytech squad.

ThePanthers,whoreturnedallbut threestartersfromlastseason’steam thatreachedthesemifinalroundofthe postseason,wereputtingittotheIndians.

FortunatelyfortheGreen&Gold, their defensestiffened.

Andtheiroffensefinallyfoundits footing.

Trailing10-7atintermission,theIndiansexplodedfor258rushingyards and34pointsafterthebreaktoambush thePanthers,41-17,inbothteams’ Class1A,District2,season-openeron Friday,Sept.20.

“WeknewthatPolywasbigand strong,butwewereconfidentthatwe couldwearthemdowninthesecond half,”saidIndianRiverheadcoachPhil Townsend.“Ourguyshaveworkedextremelyhardinpracticetogetinshape. becauseweaskthemifthey’dratherbe tiredatpracticeortiredinagame.We alsomadesomesecond-halfadjustmentsthatallowedustotakeadvantage ofthem.Thisyear,wehavebeenasecond-halfteam.Wealsosurgedafter halftimeagainstSt.Elizabeth”—a4628victoryonSept.13.

Juniorrunningback/widereceiver DarnellStokesJr.touchedofftheexplosivesecond-halfrallywitha26-yard TDrunearlyinthethirdquarterthat gaveIRHStheleadforgood,13-10.

Laterinthethirdstanza,seniortailbackJayvionChandlerandjuniorrunningbackDavonHandyaddedscoring runsof3and14yards,respectively,that increasedtheIndians’leadto28-10 afterthreequarters.

ThePanthers(2-1overall,0-1district),wholostseniorquarterbackIsaac Balceraktoaninjurylateinperiod three,closedthegapto28-17when seniorrunningbackNoahWalkerbattledhiswayintotheendzonefrom2 yardsoutearlyinthefourthquarter.

That ’swhenStokesandHandyput thegameonice.Stokesexplodedfora

CoastalPoint•MikeStern IndianRiversophomoredefensivestarandplacekickerNolanStaniszewskibooted threeextrapoints,threwatwopointconversionpassandmadeseventacklesto helptheIndiansdefeathostPolytech,41-17onFriday,September20.

62-yardTDrun—hissecondofthe gameandseason—thatextendedthe Green&Gold’sleadto35-17.“The HandyMan”addedhissecondTDof thegameandteam-leadingsixthofthe seasonwhenhescampered34yardsinto theendzonetofinishthescoring.

WalkergavethePanthersanearly70leadwithhisfirstrushingTD,a3yardburstintheopeningquarter.

IndianRiverjuniorquarterback

D ylanGriseconnectedwithStokesfor theirsecondTDconnectionofthesea-

sonona55-yardscoringpassinthe secondsessiontotiethescoreat7-7.

PolytechseniorkickerJackson Sandersbooteda21-yardfieldgoalon thefinalplayofthefirsthalftogivethe hostsa3-pointlead.

Takingcontrolofthetrenches

CoachTownsendwasextremely proudofhowtheIndians’offensetook controlofthetrenches.

“Polytechhasaverygooddefense

andweremuchquickerearlyinthe gamethantheywere inthesecond half,”hesaid.“Inthefirsthalf,we didn’tcapitalizeontheirmistakes.But ourguysrespondedinthesecondhalf.”

TheIndiansoutgainedtheirhosts intotaloffensebya425-279margin, including139rushingyardsonsix touchesbyStokes.Themultiplethreat alsocontributed57yardsontwo catches.

“Onoffense,DylanGrise,Jayvion Chandler,DavonHandy,Darnell Stokesandtheoffensivelinewerethe stars,”saidTownsend.“Thelineenabledtheoffensetobeveryproductive.”

Handyadded104yardson16carries,whileChandlerscampered70 yardsonsevenrushes.JuniorwidereceiverMichaelParenteausnaredfour Griseaerialsfor47yards.Thequarterbackcompletedsevenof10passattemptsfor110yards.

“Defensively,BrennanLoose,Ty Weber,LandonErbe,LuisHicks, MichaelPeranteauandNolanStainsweskiwerethestandoutperformers,” saidTownsend.

SophomoresLooseandWeber made16and12tackles,respectively. SophomoreLandenErbecontributed 10stops,aninterceptionandtheIndians’thirdblockedpuntinasmany weeks.Hicks,ajunior,chippedinwith eighttackles,andPeranteau,alsoajunior,hadaninterceptiontogowith sevenstops.

SophomoreStaniszewskimade seventacklesandconnectedon3of5 point-after-TDattempts,bringinghis seasontotalto13for20attempts.He alsoconnectedwithErbeona2-point conversionfollowingChandler’sTD run.

Thisweek’sopponent: theDelmarWildcats

TheIndianswilltraveltoClass2A Delmar(3-1overall)thisSaturdayfora 1:30p.m.openingkickoff.

“Delmarisaverybigteamwithan effectivegroundgameandasoundoffense,”TownsendsaidoftheWildcats, whodefeatedIRHSbyascoreof35-14 in2023.“Wehavetomatchtheirlevel ofplay.Theirdefenseisbigandphysical.Wewillneedtooutworkthemand useourspeedtomakebigplays.”

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thetasteofvictorywasohsosweet. Itwasacreationofstrongplayatthe net,muchbetterdefenseandplaymakingonthebackline,andnearlyflawless serving.

IndianRiverHighSchool’sgirls’volleyballteamdefeatedvisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalCaesarRodney,3-0, fortheirfirstvictoryonhomecourton Tuesday,Sept.24.

“Itfeltreallygoodtogetourfirst homewin,”saidheadcoachChadZook afterhisteamwoninstraightsetsby scoresof25-23,25-15and25-18.“The gir lshavereallybeenfightinghardall year,andtheirwin-lossrecordof3-5 doesn’treallyconveytheirability.Startingouttheseasonwitheightgamesin 17dayshasbeenprettygruelingagainst somereallytoughopponents.Thischallengingstartshouldstrengthenthem andbuildtheirstaminafortheremainingmatches.”

TheIndiansimprovedto3-1in HenlopenConferencegames,defeating EarlyCollegeatDSUandDelmar whilelosingtodefendingstatechampionSmyrna.

“Ifwecangoonarunandwina numberofthesevenconference matchesremaining,Ifeelwecancertainlycompetefortheconferencetitle,” saidZook,whoseteamhasreachedthe halfwaypointofits2024schedule.“We needtoworkonsomethingsinpractice,andhavingonlyonematchwillaffordustheopportunitytodoso.

“Icontinuetoremainoptimistic movingforwardandamreallyenjoying coachingtheseyoungladies,”headded.

CoastalPoint•MikeStern GracieHoban(left),Se’TaraMcGeeand IsabelleDorey(right)leadthecharge duringtheIRHSgirls'volleyballteam's pregameteamflagceremony.

PaduaAcademy3, IndianRiver0

Thegirls’volleyballteamwasoutplayedbyvisitingPaduaAcademyina non-conferencematchuponSaturday, Sept.21.

ThePandaswonthematchin straightsets,byscoresof25-9,25-16 and25-16.

“ThePaduagamewasarealeyeopener,”saidZook.“Weplayedareally solidteam,andwhilewedidnotcome outontop,itwasareallyhelpfulmatch. Afterwatchingthefilm,Ireallylearned agreatdealaboutwhatourladiesare doingwellandwheretheyarecoming up alittleshort.Weareahighlycapable teamthatsimplyneedstostartputting thepiecestogether.”

DelmarvaChristian3, IndianRiver1

Theteamlosttheirnon-conference gametohostDelmarvaChristianon Wednesday,Sept.18.

TheRoyalswonthefirstset,25-20, beforetheIndianscapturedthesecond set,25-21.

DelmarvaChristianwonsetsthree andfour,25-15and25-19,tocapture thevictory.

Junior/Football

The lightning quick running back and wide receiver exploded for three touchdowns to help Indian River rally in the second half to defeat host Polytech in their DIAA Class 1A, District 2 opener on Friday, September 20. The junior speed merchant can reach the end zone from virtually anywhere on the gridiron. Stokes notched his first two rushing touchdowns of the season on runs of 26 and 62 yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. He was also on the receiving end of a 55yard TD pass from junior quarterback Dylan Grise, his second scoring reception of the 2024 campaign.

Photo Courtesy of Mike Stern

ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Idoubtifanyonehasexplained pickleballtoyouthisway,butlikeall courtsports,itisafootworkgame. Thepaddleisthetoolyoumustuse tostriketheball,anditisestimated youwillhit80percentormoreof yourgroundstrokesfromtheforehandside.Isitnotlogicalthenthat thegripyouusetoholdthepaddle shouldbetheinitialbuildingblock

ofyourgame?

Whenwetalkamongourselves aboutthegrip,wearegenerally speakingabouthowaplayerholds thehandleofaracketorpaddle.A personcouldalsosaygripwhenthey arethinkingabouthandlerewraps, buthowyouholdthepaddleisthe mostbasiclessonforthepickleballer.

So,whatisthebestforehandgrip?

TheContinentalallowsmetohit someveryeffectiveserves,returnsof serve,volleysandevenbackhands,

withouteverchangingmygrip. However,Isawaveryeffective Westernforehanddecimatetwoof ourverybestplayers.

Inbetweenthosetwogripsisthe Easternforehand.Maurice Heckscher,amemberoftheU.S.S. SquashHallofFame,hitsthepickleballwonderfullywithanEastern forehand.Still,MauriceandIadjust ourgripsbasedonouropponents andthenextshot.

Intennisespecially,aplayermight

sometimesneedtoadjusttheirgrip againstafastscreamingservefrom8 or9feetabovetheotherendofthe court—whileinpickleball,anexaggeratedContinental(forthefunof it,let’scallitthe“KazakhstanKick” ) mightbeusedtoenhancespinshots inpickleball.

Let’ssayyouhaveanEastern forehandandyouexperiencedthe wrongendofaWesternforehand,so younowwanttoemulatethatshot becausethatplayerbeatyoubadly. Think.Maybeitwasn’ttheforehandgrip,butrathertheopponent’s footwork,courtsenseorgamesmanshipthatactuallybeatyou.IftodayI getbeatbya20-year-oldwitha Westerngripwhocanrunlikethe wind,Iwon’ttrytolearntheWesternor,atmyage,torunfaster.Instead,Iwillworkonevenbetter footwork,ballplacement,betteranticipation,betterfootspeed,faster firststep,andvaryingpaceandspins, etc.

Myadvice,ifyouareolderand don’tplantoplaythecircuit,andyou don’thaveasituationwhereyoucan practicefrequently,istofocuson makingyourexistingshotsbetter, moreconsistent,moreaccurate,and withoutcompletelychangingyour game.Rock-solidconsistencywill beatalotofotherwisebetterplayers.

Takinglessonsismorethananotion.Therearenosilverbullets.One ofmyfavoritepickleballershadbeen takinglessons,andIaskedhertohit mesomeforehandsbecauseherforehandhadgottensoerratic—which Ithoughtwasstrangebecausethis playeroncehadastrongforehand.

Shehadtakenlessonsfroma pickleballcoachwhowaspassing through,andthatcoachhadapparentlywonsometitle—perhapsat theGreaterWhaleyvilleProfessional PickleballTournament—andnow wasteachingthetechniquesthatthe profelthadhelpedher.

So,whentakingalesson,tryto experiencewhattheproisteaching, butunderstandthatmaybeonlya portion,ornone,mightapply.

Alessonnotfollowedwithpracticeisawasteoftime,becauseyou don’twanttogetcaughtbetween youroriginalforehandandtheone youarelearning—becauseyouare goingtobeverydisappointed,possiblycaughtbetweentwoextremes. Agoodteachingprocanplantthe

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theresulthurt,buttheperformance wasimpressive.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ soccerteamlostaheartbreaker,yielding thetie-breakinggoalinthefinalminute ofregulation.

“Sometimesperformancesaremore importantthanresults,”saidIndian RiverheadcoachBrandtMaisafterhis Indiansdroppedatough5-4verdictat undefeatedHenlopenConferencerival CaesarRodneyonTuesday,Sept.24. “Obviously,it’snottheresultwe wanted.Buttheboysplayedreallywell. Theywerecomingoffatoughlossto CaravelAcademy,soitwasreallynice toseethembouncebackandshowa greatdealofresilience.”

TheRiderstalliedthegame-winner whenseniorCraigDixonfoundthe backofthenetinthe80thminuteto breaka4-4deadlockandclaimthetriumph.

TheGreen&Gold,whichfellto33overalland2-1inconferenceplay, battledthroughoutthematchandheld theleadthreedifferenttimes.

Indians’seniorforwardDenyCruz’s thirdgoalofthegameandteam-leading seventhoftheseason,onapenaltykick, hadgiventheIndiansasecond-halflead of3-2inthe45thminute,andsenior forwardDominicDelaney’sheaderput themup4-3inthe65thminute.But theRidersansweredeachtime,goalsby juniorJamalRichardsinthe57th minuteandseniorTrevorSullivanin the68thminute.

TheIndiansalsoled2-1inthefirst half,onapairofgoalsbyCruzinthe 25thand30thminutes.

TheRiderstiedthescoreat2-2ona goalbyjuniorDahaniEverettinthe 37thminute.SophomoreOwenZura

hadgivenCaesarRodneya1-0lead withagoalinthefifthminute.

IndianRiversophomoregoalkeeper ShaneForjanmade13saves,andsenior forwardLeoChesterdealtthreeassists. Delaney’sgoalwashissecondofthe season.

TheRidersimprovedto6-0overall and5-0inconferenceplay.

CaravelAcademy4, IndianRiver1

TheIndianswereoutplayedduring thesecondhalfoftheirnon-conference game atCaravelAcademyonThursday, Sept.19.

DeadlockedwiththeBuccaneersat intermission,IRHSyieldedatrioof goalsinthefinal40minutes.

CaravelfreshmanforwardMyles Daytongavehisteamtheleadforgood, 2-1,withagoaleightminutesintothe secondhalf.SeniorforwardFinlayLum andsophomoremidfielderMichaelMcCoolputthegameoutofreachbyeach nettingmarkersjustaminuteapart,the lastonecomingwith13minutesremaining.

TheIndianstooka1-0leadona goalbyseniorforwardLeoChester,his fifthoftheyear,inthe20thminute. CaravelseniorforwardLiamBoland tiedthescoreat1-1withagoalinthe 32ndminute.

IRHSsophomoregoalkeeperShane Forjanmadeninesaves.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theytastedvictoryninetimesin 2023.

TheSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolboys’ soccerteamfinishedtheseasonwitha highlysuccessful9-2won-lostmark.

EvenintheirsetbackstoGeorgetown andBeaconMiddleSchools,therewasa collectivefeelingtheyweregoingtowin eachmatch,accordingtoheadcoach DerekHendrickson.

“Wehadaveryskilledcoreofeighthgraderswhohadplayedtogetherforquite awhile,”saidHendrickson.“Theyacted asourteamnucleusthroughouttheseason.Andwewerefortunateenoughto havesomeyoungerplayerswhocarved outstartingspotsforthemselvesand complementedourstyleofplaynicely.”

Hendricksonsaidthe2023Indians becamestrongerintheirplayandexecutionastheseasonprogressed.

“Wewereabletoscorequicklyand keepthepressureonouropponents,”said thebenchboss,whoisassistedbyJulio Garza.“Theboysshowedunlimiteddeterminationineverygame.Sometimes youseeacollapsecoming,whenplayers bickerorgiveuponaplay.Thatnever happenedlastseason.Itwasgastothe floorfortheentiregame,nomatterwhat. Thiswasaspecialgroupofplayers,andI amreallyexcitedforthemtobeapartof

theamazingIndianRiverHighsoccer program.”

SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolandRiver Soccerhavebecomeanoutstanding feedersystemtotheseniorhighschoolin Dagsboro.

“Thereisafantasticsoccerpedigreein thisarea,”saidHendrickson.“Wearefortunatethatmostofourplayersgrew up playingtogetherandwatchingtheamazingIRHSprogramthatcoachesHoward Gerken,SteveKilbyandBrandtMais haveestablishedovertheyears.

“Playingforthehighschoolteamis oneofthebiggergoalsforalotofour guys,andthisreallyhelpsusattractthat soccertalentweneedtobesuccessful hereatSMS,”addedHendrickson,a 2005graduateofIndianRiverwho playedthesportatIRHSfrom2001 through2004,andthenatWesleyCollegeinDover.“CoachGarza andIare bothfromtheIndianRiverHighand RiverSoccerpipeline,andoneofour goalsistousethatfamiliaritytoprepare ourplayersformaximumsuccessatthat levelwhenitcomestotactics,skilland fitness.”

Amirrorofthe 2023team’stalent

AccordingtoHendrickson,the2024 teamismirroringmuchoflastyear’s squad.

“Weagainhavealargenumberof eighth-graderswhobringexperience andskilltothetable,”saidHendrickson, whose teamopenedits10-gameseason onMonday,Sept.23,witha5-1victory atDelmarMiddleSchool.“Mostof themhavebeenwithCoachGarzaand meduringthelastthreeyears,sothey’re familiarwiththesystemandexpectationsoftheprogram.Wehavealotof speedandscoringthreatsonthesquad aswell,andthatalwaysbodeswellfor takingearlyleadsineachmatch.”

Theplayersfromlastseason’ssquad nowreturningaseighth-graders“are rightwherewewantthemtobeforthis season.HunterThomasisaperennial goal-scorerandhasagreatknowledge ofthegame,”saidHendrickson.“He justfindsawaytoscorealmostevery game.Andifhe’snotscoring,he’sassistinghisteammates.GonzaloLagos, ColbySnedakerandJustinDeLaCruz helddownourbacklinelastyear.Asa defensiveunit,theyonlyallowed11 goalsallseason.Wewantthemtoimprovethisseason,butforspeed,awarenessandphysicality,theywere unmatched.”

Hendricksonalsocomplimented TorinCrotty,autilityplayer“whowe canputinmostanyposition.Heisable tomakeanimmediateimpactonthe field,”saidthecoach.“Jeremiah‘J.J.’ Manuelhasdemonstratedthathehas

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

thespeedandabilitytorunwiththe bestofthem.Iamlookingforwardto watchinghishardworkpayoff.Diego Cruzisbackwithusthisyearaftera one-yearhiatus,andhe’sgame-ready. Hisshotplacementandpowerareincredible,asarehisattitudeandskill.”

Accordingtotheheadcoach,the team’slifelineplaysbetweentheposts. “TristenFuhrmannplayslikeheis7 feettallthroughouteverygame,”hesaid oftheseventh-graderandstartinggoalkeeper.“Hiscommunicationanddedicationaresecond-to-none.Tristanreally bringseverythingtogetherforusback there.”

Thecoachingstaffishopefulofgettingtheirsixth-gradestudent-athletes involvedthisseason.

“Andtherehavebeensomeseventhgradestandoutsthispreseason,including SebastianAlvarado,”said Hendrickson.“Hepossessesanamazing paceonandofftheball,sowe’rereally excitedtoseewhathecandoonthe field.GianniCaninohasshownalotof poiseinourcenterandwingmidfield positions,andhedefinitelyhasthecapabilitytocreateplaysanddistribute theballtowhereweneedit.Thenthere isIkerPichardo,whohasbeenphenomenalinpracticeduringthelastcoupleofweeks.Hedemonstratesthe dynamicmovementandsightability that wewantourforwardstohave.”

Playingtheeasier 4-4-2formation

Selbyvillewillcontinuetoplaya4-42formationbecauseitiseasiertoexecutethanothersystems,accordingto Hendrickson.

“That’sthecaseespeciallyforthe youngeragegroupsandless-experiencedplayers,”hesaid.“The4-4-2also offerssomecreativityforourmoreprolificplayerswhocanplayoffeachother andtakeondifferentrolesduringa game.

“Whileitisasimpleformationto follow,itcancausealotofproblemsfor opponents,anditenablesustotakeadvantageofourfastmidfielders.Wecan utilizebigfieldswitchesintospaceand cutintothemiddletoattackthirdsof thefieldquickly.Italsoallowsustobe morecompactinadefensiveposture, preventingplaythroughthemiddleand enablingourdefenderstocollapseon anyleakyplays.”

HendricksonsaidheisextremelyappreciativetoworkwithGarza,who playedforIRHSfrom2010through 2013 andcontributedtotheschool’s firstofthreeDIAADistrictIIstate championships.

“Coachingcanbecomeburdensome, butJulioGarzahasbeensuchagreat colleagueoverthelastfewseasons,” Hendricksonsaid.“Iattributealotof oursuccesstotheconnectionshehas builtwithourplayers.Weareincredibly luckytohavehim.”

ColinCrandellfirstseasonascross-countryheadcoach

CoastalPoint•Filephoto

HeadcoachColinCrandelljogsaround thetrackwithhisathletesduringa practice afewyearsago.

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

BeforeIndianRiverHighSchool cross-country’sregularseasonbegan, ColinCrandellwasaskedhowwell hethoughthewasdoinginhisfirst yearasheadcoach.

“Well,thatremainstobeseen,”he said.“Ifeelgood.Wehavealarge team.We’revery,veryyoung.I’vegot alotofninth-and10th-graders,so I’mwatchingthem,andI’mveryencouraged.Ifeellikethey’rereallyrespondingwell,Ifeellikethey’re goingtodogreat.Butthey’reyoung, sotimewilltell.”

Anditcertainlyhas.

OnSept.11,theboys’cross-countryteamopenedtheirregularseason withaquad-meet.WithWoodbridge hostingthemeet,IRcompeted againstLaurel,Seafordandthehost BlueRaiders.TheIndianswentonto takefirst(CadeDonnellyat19:29), second(DavidMillerat19:44),third

SeeCRANDELLpage74

Saturday,October5thfrom1-3pm OnthecornerofBayardandCentralAvein Frankford,DE.

EnvisionyourselfinoneofEvergreene’s incrediblenewcoastalfarmhouse stylehomeswithprivateaccesstothe community’sbeautifulamenities.Besureto askaboutourstaggeringopeningincentives andsavebig!We’llseeyouthere!

Vikings’offensekicksinforsecondhalftotakeoutIR

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Theydon’tgetthechancetoplayonit often,andcertainlynevergettopracticeon it,sowhentheIndianRiverHighSchool fieldhockeyteamgetstheopportunityto competeonturf,itreallyisawholenewexperience—especiallywhenitcomestothe speedofthegame.

Intheirdivisionalcrossovermeeting withHenlopenAthleticConferencefoe CapeHenlopenonTuesday,Sept.24,the Indianswereabletohangtoughthrough thefirsthalf,battlingtoa3-1scoreagainst

theVikings.However,thesecondhalfwas likenight-and-day,asCapeseemedtohita switchoffensively,andtheirpasseswere connectingfromnearandfar,leadingto fourgoalsasIRdroppedthecontest,7-1.

“Theyconnectedwellwiththeirpassing,rarelymissedapassorthrewtheball out-of-bounds,”assessedIRheadcoach TorrieHuk,whoseteamisnow4-2overall ontheseason.“Theyjustconnectphenomenally.Afterhalftime,itwasjustoneof thosethingswhere,whenyougetthatball movingonturf,it’sawholenewballgame. Wepracticeongrasseveryday.Noexcuses, butitisadifferentgame,amuchfaster

39100 New Providence Ln, Unit 18, Fenwick Island

$1,150,000

Stunning End Unit with Boat Slip! Beautiful 4-BR, 3.5BA townhome located in the Townes at Bayshore Village. Offers an open oor plan and views of the canal from spacious upper-level deck. This home boasts tons of upgrades, including high-end nishes and modern xtures throughout. Primary suite features luxurious ensuite bath, while additional BRs offer plenty of space for family and guests. The gourmet kitchen has upgraded appliances and a large island - perfect for entertaining! Short distance to the beach, local shops and restaurants.

Call Marsha White (c) 302-245-7418

1

$2,750,000

Luxury waterfront home on the Indian River Inlet with stunning views throughout. Exceptional amenities, modern features and unbeatable location. Spacious BRs, propane replaces in main living area and primary BR. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen make it perfect for entertaining. Multiple decks, large garage with storage, plus addtl garage/workshop with A/C. Off-street parking for at least six cars. Elevator access to all levels. Eco-friendly solar power system. Fishing directly from the property, community pool and tennis courts. Convenient boat launch.

Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

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

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

game.Wejustcouldn’tadjusttoit.We couldn’tgetourfeetoutoftheway.Cape wasjustonit.”

Don’tgetittwisted—thisisn’tjusta goodyearforCape.Unlessyou’vebeenlivingunderaproverbialrock,likeDelmarin DivisionII,theVikingsareperennially contendingforthestatechampionship, havingwon11ofthelast12statetitles. Theonlyseasontheydidn’twinitwasin 2022,whenSmyrnadefeatedtheVikings, 2-1,inovertime.

ButbacktothegameonTuesday. MaireadRishkoopenedthescoringonan unassistedgoalatthe7:46mark.Kailey

McMahonfollowedjustoverfourminutes laterwhensheslappedhomeagoaloffa passfromMacySteinwedel.

TheIndiansgotthemselvesonthe boardjust19secondslater,withBaylie Williamsonshootingthepillintothecage pastVikings’goalieIsabellaMekulski,offa feedfromBrynnKnight.

Cape’sSteinwedelgotthefirstofher twogoalsonthenightwithjust41seconds left intheopeningstanza,takingapass fromRishkoandhammeringithomefor the3-1lead.

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

Wellington Pkwy, Bethany Beach

4 BR, 3 BA with expansive yard and awesome Ocean views. Situated on one of the premier streets in Bethany Beach, this offers everything the discerning beachgoer can want in a home. It has timeless quality, echoes of the Ocean throughout the home, and the smell of Salt Air year round. Call Mark D'Ambrogi (c) 302-542-2425

15 Avondale Dr, Ocean View $610,000 Nestled in the community of Hunters Run,

stairs & bedrooms. Thoughtfully designed home offers numerous possibilities. Covered deck at front entrance, open deck at rear, and screened porch off the side leading to a one-car garage. Located approx 3 miles from the beach and downtown Bethany, this property offers both convenience and a peaceful retreat. Low HOA fees make ownership even more attractive. Call

is closer to Ocean View & Bethany Beach. Use 38458 Hemlock Dr., Frankford, DE 19945 for GPS. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-227-6131

SeeFIELDHOCKEYpage75

September27,2024

BrasforaCausefundraisersetforOct.16

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

MoneytobenefittheDelaware BreastCancerCoalitionandBeebe MedicalFoundationfortheCenterfor BreastHealthwillberaisedthrougha

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

Theeventhasgrownthroughoutthe years,withproceedsbenefittingbreast cancerawareness,educationandsupport

servicesthroughtheDelawareBreast CancerCoalitionandtheCenterfor BreastHealththroughBeebeMedical Foundation,andforeducationopportunitiesforSussexCountyWomen’s CouncilofRealtors.

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

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

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

seed,canshowyouwheretoimpact theballinrelationshiptoyourbody, toanticipateanduseyourfeettoget intopositionsoonerinordertohit theballproperly,andthenhowtohit withapurposetoaspecificcourtlocation.Youmightevenfindyouneed toimproveyourbackhand,becauseas youimproveyourforehand,opponentswillhitmoreballstoyour backhand.

Onceyoubecomeverycomfortablehittingyourforehand,nextpracticehittingthevariousforehandsyou needinpickleball.Thiswouldincludetheforehandreturn-of-serve fromdeepinthecourt,thethird-

shotforehand,whichyouloftinto thekitchenfromthebaseline,and thevariousforehandsyouhitfrom mid-courtasyouworkyourwaytowardthekitchen.

Afewdaysago,Iwashelpingseveralplayers,andoneofthemgot upsetwhenshemissedabackhand.I pointedoutthat,althoughshe

missedthebackhand,thatpointhad actuallybeenlostearlier,whenshe hitaweak“nothing”forehandreturn-of-servetothecenterofheropponent’scourt.Heropponentsthen hittheballforcefullydownthecentertothisplayer’sbackhand. Hadshereturneditdeeptoher opponent’sbackhand,itprobably

wouldhavechangedtheoutcomeof thatpointcompletely.Ratherthan missinganotherbackhand,sheprobablywouldhaveputawayaneasy forehandvolley.So,payattention, takeyourpickleballlessonsseriously, practicesuggestionsfromteaching professionals,butdon’tacceptitas theabsoluteGospel!

(HarrisonBennerat19:55),fourth (AidenMageeat20:04),fifth (CaidenClarkat20:19)andsixth place(OwenConnorat20:26),while alsotyingforseventh(NoahParks andWoodbridgesophomoreKaileb Heroldat20:27),whichallowed themtosweeptheeventandwin1550againstallthreeoftheircompetitors.

Thatsameday,thegirls’teamhad theirfirstmeetoftheseason,which wasalsoaquad-meet.Competing againstthesameschools,thegirls alsomanagedtosweeptheevent,2450againstallthreeschools.Emily Davis,asophomore,tookfirstplace, clockinginat24:22,withLaurel freshmanAutumnCampercoming insecondat24:44.AnotherLaurel freshman,ShelleyPerez-Rubio, placedthird,butIRmanagedto placefourth(GraceClarkat25:31), fifth(PaolaMunoat27:38)and sixth(ShayneVanZeeat27:40)to helpleadtheteamtovictory.

WhileCrandellisnowthehead coachforcross-country,coachingthe sportisrelativelynewtohim.His fortehasalwaysbeencoaching swimming,whichhehasbeendoing for28years.

Crandellservedastheassistant

andheadcoachforvariousschools andteams,andledthejuniorlifeguardprogramatMiddlesexBeach, eventuallylandinghispositionasa coachfortheIRswimteam,which he’snowledfor15years.

In2020,Crandellwasaskedto becometheassistantcoachforthe cross-countryteam.

Despitehavingnoexperience coachingthesport,“Myowndaughterwasontheteam,”Crandellexplained,“soIwasintimatelyinvolved withtheday-to-daythings,watching howthewholesportunfolded.And aftercoachingswimmingforthelast 15years,I’vekindofunderstoodhow everythingunfoldsandhowtoplan forit.”

Firstasassistantcoach,Crandell workedunderheadcoachRick Hundley.

“I’vebeenthereforthelastfour yearscoaching,”Crandellsaid,“so I’vewatchedwhatRickdid.[He] wasreallygoodathelpingmeunderstandhowtotrain[theathletes].

“Butitwasn’tamajorchange,” Crandellsaid,comparingcross-countrytoswimming.“Honestly,thefirst thingInoticedwashowsimilarthe twosportsare.Theonlydifference withcross-countryorrunning,you havetogivethebodymorebreaks becauseofallthepoundingonthe joints.Youcan’thammerthekids everysingleday,youhavetobuildin

rest,whereasswimming,you’rebuoyant,soyoucankindofdoalittlebit moreintenseworkoutsonaregular basis.

“That’swhyworkingwithRick wasgood,”Crandellsaid,“becauseI gottoseehowhewoulddoit,and thenIwasabletocomparethatto howIwouldhavedoneitasaswim coach.Ilearnedhowcreativehewas withhisworkouts,hisdifferentstyles ofworkouts,howtousethetrack, versusjustgoingoutonthecrosscountrycourse,howtousethetrack tobenefittherunners,howtoteach thempaceandhowtopusheach other.”

NowthatHundleyhasstepped downasheadcoach,Crandellhasinheritedtheteam.HavingexperiencedworkingunderHundley, Crandellhadnoissueswhenitcame totrainingthestudent-athletes.

“It’sjustallonmenow,anditwas alwaysnicetohaveRickaround,” Crandellsaid.

Crandellisnothandlingtheteam onhisown,though.

Thenewassistantcoachunder Crandell,PatrickSpencer,usedto runcross-countryfortheverysame programhenowcoaches.

Spencerhadothercoacheshe trainedunderduringhishigh-school career.

“So,thefirstthingIaskedhim was,‘Whatdidtheydo?’”Crandell said.“Ialwaysviewyoungcoachesas

Icanlearnfromthemasmuchas theycanlearnfromme.With Patrick,I’vebeenaskinghimquestionssothatIcanlearn,butalsoI’ve beenshowinghimmyphilosophyso thathecanlearn.So,it’sbeenagive andtake.”

Duringthepreseason,Spencerhas workedalongsideCrandelltohelp getthestudentsaccustomedtorunningagainand“workingundergravity,”saidCrandell.“I’veencouraged himtotakearoleinwritingpracticesandleadingpractices.ButI’llbe thereontheoutsideguidingon,like, ‘Hey,todaywe’regoingtodoalong run,’butImightlethimwritethe workout,or‘Todaywe’regoingtodo intervals’andImightaskhimforhis inputandwewritethemtogether. It’sbeennicewithhim,becausehe’s veryeasy,he’sverycoachableandhe’s eagertolearn.”

Althoughthestudent-athletes havetwoknowledgeablecoaches trainingthemthisseason,coaching willonlytakethemsofar.

“That’sthethingwiththissport —theirmindshavetotakethemto thenextstep.Icanprovideallthe parameters,Icansay,‘Here’showfar we’rerunning.’Icansay,‘Here’show intenseit’sgoingtobe.’Icansay, ‘Here’showlongwe’regoingtorun.’ ButIcan’tgetintheirheadsand makethemgofaster.Idohavealot ofconfidencethattheywillgrow.I’m curioustoseehowmuch.”

Fedssetsightsonoffshorewindfarms4milesoffshore

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

ThefederalBureauofOceanEnergy Management(BOEM)hostedadisclosure meetingattheOceanCity(Md.)ConventionCenteronTuesday,Sept.24,from5to 7p.m.,togiveresidentsasneakpreviewof whatcouldbenewoffshorewinddevelopmentlessthan4milesfromtheO.C.coastline.BOEMcallstheseeventsan“open house”styleofmeeting.

BOEMofficialssaidtheyheldthemeetingtopresentplansforanothersetofoffshorewindturbinesthatcouldbeascloseas 3.5milesfromtheOceanCityshoreline. Thatisinadditiontothe114windmillsand 938-foot-tallturbinesBOEMhasalready approvedthatwouldbejustover10miles offshore,fortheU.S.Windproject.

OnAug.22,BOEMpublisheda“Call forInformationandNominations”forasecondoffshorewind-farmleaseintheCentral Atlantic.Thecallinitiateda60-daypublic commentperiodthatendsonOct.21.

Delawarehasalsoenteredtheoffshore windleasingbusiness.Equinorwonthebid of$75millionfora101,443-acreleasearea about26milesfromtheDelawareBay— morethantwiceasfarfromshoreasthe U.S.Windproject.

OceanCityMayorRichard“Rick”Meehanappearedincensedashelookedatthe photoandvideosimulationofthepotential

Fieldhockey

Continuedfrompage72

Noonescoredinthesecondquarter, withthescoreunchangedastheteams wentintothehalftimebreak.

Capedominatedthesecondhalf,with mostofthegame’splaytakingplaceon theiroffensiveend.TheVikingsscored threegoalsinthethird—oneeachby NorahBlock,EmilyWellsandAvary

Marylandoffshorewindprojectfromthe 84thStreetbeach,showingthe938-foot bladesprotrudingfromtheskylineata viewshedfrom6:30a.m.usingasimulated backlitlight.

“Well,theregoesyoursunrise,”hetold fellowonlookersoftheviewshedimagery. “Itisclearlyevidentfromthisvantagepoint of10.8milesoutonthewindfarmsthatalreadywereapprovedbythisfederalgovernmentagencythattheseturbinesdestroyour horizon.”

“Itreallylooksmorelikeabackdropfora StarWarsmovie,”saidMeehantofellow onlookersofthesimulations.“Yoursunrise willneverbethesameagain.”

Askedwhytheparcelwasclosetoshore —perhapstoeaselandfalltoprovidecables tolocalgenerationplants—Meehanwas againincredulous.

“Well,alltheyhadtodowasmovethem fartheroutfromourshores,”hesaid.“You wouldthinkthatwitha$1.2billionwindfarmprojectthatthepoorwindcompany couldhavesavedOceanCityandwould beartheexpenseoflongercablelines.”

Meehan,whoisrunningforre-election, isfacingachallengerthistimeinCouncil MemberPeterBuas.

“Wearestillgoingtowinintheend,” saidMeehanofthenewestphaseofdevelopmentofoffshorewindtoanynewcomers joiningtheoffshoredevelopmentbusiness.

NicoleTurner,amarinebiologistwith

Miller—andSteinwedeladdedhersecond ofthenightinthefourthtoroundoutthe scoring.

TheIndiansscoredontheironlyshotof thenightandwereoutshotforthegame,at 37-1.Capehadadecisiveadvantagein penaltycornerchancesaswellat24-1.IR goalieJazminMayfieldwasverystrongin frontofthecage,making29savesoverall.

Withtheironlytwolossesoftheseason comingagainstthetwostatechampions fromayearago,theIndiansstillremain

BOEMwhoisbasedinVirginia,provided informationonspeciesimpactsand BOEM’senvironmentalimpactstatement forU.S.Wind,whichprovidesfornoora mostlynegligibleimpacts,includingsmall “takes”onmigratorybirdsorNorthAtlantic whales.

Thebooklet,“OffshoreWindEnergy andNorthAmericanRightWhales”is availabletodownloadfromBOEM,which ispartoftheU.S.DepartmentoftheInterior.

BOEMconfirmedanenvironmentalimpactstatement(EIS)approvalatthismeeting.Otherssaidthatithas“recently approvedU.S.Wind’soffshorewindprojects forLeaseAreaOCS-A,0490whichwillinstall10milesofftheMarylandcoastwith 114windturbinegenerators,uptofoursubstationplatforms,onemeteorologicaltower anduptofouroffshoreexportcablecorridors”totheshoreline.Thatcableonshoring ismeanttotakeplaceat3R’sbeachnorthof BethanyBeach.

“Theelectromagneticcable(EMF)is proposedtorunthroughtheDelaware SeashoreStatePark’s3R’sbeachbymeans ofhorizontaldrillingthroughtheshore,” saidaflyerattheeventfromagroupcalled SaveOceanCity.“DNRECiscurrently consideringthepermitrequestbyU.S. Windtoperformthehorizontaldirectional drillingthroughthestatepark.”

TheWorcesterCounty(Md.)Commis-

confident,aswellasfocusedontheirgoals fortheseasonandwhatitwilltaketoget there.

sionershavealsorequestedDelaware DNRECdenythosepermits,saidtheoffshorewindopponents,whowereoutin forceattheconventioncenter.Sussex CountyCouncilisalsoconsideringthe planningandzoningapplicationsofU.S. Windforthepowersubstationconversion inDagsborothatwouldtiethewindfarm intothepowergrid.

U.S.Windrepresentativesspoketothe CoastalPointaftertheSeptemberapproval ofitsprojects,saying,“We’rethrilledtohave achievedthissignificantmilestoneinthe federalpermittingprocess,”saidLaurie Jodziewicz,U.S.Wind’sseniordirectorof environmentalaffairs.“U.S.Winddesigned theprojectstobeprotectiveofmarinelife andtheenvironmentbyincludinghundreds ofmitigationmeasures,suchassignificantly reducingsoundunderwaterduringconstruction.”

“Alloftheseeffortsgaveusconfidence thatBOEMwouldapproveourproposed cleanenergyproject,”shesaid.“ThisfavorableRecordofDecisionsetsusupforfull approvalofourconstructionandoperations planlaterthisyear,aswellastheNOAA Fisheries’marinemammalpermitanda finalpermitfromtheU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineers,inadditiontostatepermitsfrom DelawareandMaryland.Shouldwesecure favorabledecisionsonallofthesepermits, wecouldstartsomeworkinourportinBaltimorein2025.”

“Iwasjusttellingthegirls—these gamesarewhatmakesusabetterteamfor therestoftheseason,”Huksaid.“Westill havelotsofgamesleft over,andthisshows uswhatwecanworkonagainstthehightalentedteamsthatcanpassandconnect oneverysingleplay.Wearestilllooking forward,fullsteamahead.We’renotstopping.Wearestillveryfocusedonourgoals forthisseason.”

ThenexttwogamesfortheIndians comeagainstHACSouthDivisionrivals Laurel(awayonThursday,Sept.26,after CoastalPointpresstime)andSussexAcademy(homeonTuesday,Oct.1).

“We’regonnafocusongettingbackinto thewincolumnonThursday,andkindof justreconnecting,”continuedHuk.“We wannagetthisonebehindusandgetready toplayournextgame.Wegottaregroup, refocusandputitbehindus.”

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

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

79 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 069.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-527.01)

80 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 068.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-528.00)

76 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 067.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-529.00)

72 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 066.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-536.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean Viewwill review Application P-354, a lot consolidation plan submitted by the applicant/property owner Rick Lowrance, ManagerMember of Atlantic Promenade, LLC. The plan proposes the consolidation of four (4) lots into one (1) lot. The properties are located at 79 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 069.000, CTM# 134-12.00-527.01), 80 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 068.000, CTM# 134-12.00-528.00), 76 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 067.000, CTM# 134-12.00-529.00) and 72 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 066.000, 134-12.00-536.00). All lots are zoned GB-1, General Business District 1.

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. The application may also be viewed online at www.oceanviewde.gov under the corresponding meeting attachments in the “Town Meetings” calendar portion of the homepage.

For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20240927 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH COMMUNITY BULLETIN

The Town of Bethany Beach will be flushing water lines September 30th through October 4th, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Town flushes its water system twice a year – spring and fall. This is done to rid the system of any accumulated sediment so that the Town can provide you with the highest water quality possible and to ensure that fire hydrants are operating properly in case of a fire emergency.

While flushing is being performed you may find that your water is discolored. Your water should return to normal within a few hours. It is recommended that no laundry be done during the flushing periods to prevent discoloration.

CP 20240927 1T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE

ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024, THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PASSED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE:

A RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY MARICRYST BIRAO SANCHEZ AND DAN JASON M. VELEZ, LOCATED AT 32634 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD AND IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-18.00-35.03, CONTAINING 1.15 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (“SUBJECT PROPERTY”); AND

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE SAID SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE NB NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT.

CP 20240927 1T

Town of Bethany Beach Planning and Zoning Commission Public Notice

The Planning Commission of the Town of Bethany Beach will consider an Application to Combine 757 and 765 Garfield Parkway, Lots 3 and 5, Block 30 into one parcel at its meeting schedule to be held on November 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Town meeting Room at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

The application may be inspected in the office of the Building Inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays.

All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where a determination may be made by said commission without further notice.

HELP WANTED

Retired? Want some extra cash?

BOAT DELIVERY DRIVER

Do you like boats? Can you drive a pick-up truck? Do you like making people happy? Your new, fun job is outdoors, on the waterand getting paid for it! Bonus program & great pay! Part-Time & Will-Call Positions available.

Stop in or call 302-945-2254 Rudy Marine, Rt. 113, 32606 DuPont Blvd, Dagsboro

The Coastal Point has an opening for an experienced salesperson to join a team dedicated to providing exceptional local news coverage.

Responsibilities include:

■ Servicing existing customers and generating new business while providing top-notch customer service.

■ The ability to sell print and digital products while meeting deadlines.

■ Collaborate with our creative team to create compelling ads tailored to clients’ needs and budgets.

■ Meet and exceed sales targets and goals.

Ideal candidate should be highly motivated, positive attitude, good communication skills, organized and detail oriented. Computer skills with Microsoft of ce and reliable transportation are necessary.

Please send resume to adsales@coastalpoint.com

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

ANTIQUE GARDEN & HAND

TOOLS. Will sell entire collection, or one item. 302-732-3216

COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWERS

with Truck and/or Salter in the Lewes, Millsboro and Rehoboth area for Sub-Contract work. a

Please contact Christine:

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

TOWN CLERK TRAINEE TOWN

OF FRANKFORD

The historic but evolving Town of Frankford (Delaware), located less than 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, is searching for its next town clerk. The plan is to have the selected candidate shadow the retiring clerk for a period of roughly 2 months to increase the likelihood of a smooth transition. While the Town is an at-will employer, the candidate should be prepared to commit to serve the Town for many years to come.

While growing, the Town of Frankford is still relatively small for now; as such, there are few staff members. However, as a result, the position is especially interesting, because the town clerk has the opportunity to work on an especially wide variety of projects. Some of the many tasks with which the clerk assists involve public notices (agendas, public hearings, etc.), applications, code enforcement, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, general public relations, minutes, finance, human resources/payroll, records maintenance, and elections.

The Town of Frankford is in the process of transitioning to a council-manager form of government - meaning the town clerk reports to the town manager. The clerk role is important - in part because, in addition to the town manager (management branch), the Town Council (legislative branch); boards, commissions, and committees; and others rely heavily on the clerk to provide outstanding administrative support.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1) as an administrative assistant and (2) in working with QuickBooks. Excellent de-escalation and good communication (written and verbal) skills. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Associate's degree in a public- or business-administration-related field from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution. Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Municipal clerk experience strongly preferred. International Institute of Municipal Clerks certified municipal clerk (CMC) credential preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

90-day probationary period. Notary public by end of probationary period, and CMC within 3 years of hire date.

WORK SCHEDULE

The normal work schedule for the town clerk is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, the clerk is generally expected to work at least 1 evening per month.

COMPENSATION

The successful candidate will be paid during training and while on probation. Final pay will be set after taking market considerations, the candidate's qualifications, and the candidate's performance while a trainee into account. Generous benefits will be offered after the probationary period ends - including partly-Town-paid group medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance coverage; paid leave; 13+ paid holidays; and a retirement plan with a Town contribution. (The Town reserves the right to make adjustments to employee compensation as financial conditions change.)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals are asked to apply by sending a cover letter and their résumé to sheldon@hudsonmunicipal.com (with a carbon copy to frankfordtownhall@mchsi.com) by October 18, 2024. Applications received via postal mail (9 Main St., PO Box 550, Frankford, DE 19945) or in person will also be accepted. (The Town reserves the right to consider applications received after the deadline.)

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 aluminim 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/ACTIVE 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

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

BOLANBURG Counter

height Dining Table and 6 Barstools, brand new still in boxes. Sells for $1600 at Ashley Furniture, asking $1200. 443-986-2536

HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161

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 !REDUCED PRICE! 3-cushion Sleeper Sofa. Like new, Blue fabric, with 2 throw pillows & arm covers. Dimensions: 74” L x 34” D x 29” H. $200 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 BARRELS

Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, etc $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 LADIES LEATHER CHAPS & Jacket. Great for Fall season riding your motorcycle. Chaps $40, Jacket $50, both $80. Call 717-979-7282

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

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA townhome in Selbyville with 2 car garage. $2,200 per month + utilities.

Whites Creek Manor: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home with garage and fenced in yard. $2,450 per month + utilities. Avail. 10/1/24

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

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

LAD IES CLO THES

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

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. $2,900 per month + utilities. Available after 10/1/24. 2 year lease.

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

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

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

BAYSIDE 3BR/2BA

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

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

SPACE West Ocean City MD. Heat/Air, Kitchen, full Bathroom 2 parking spots with extras if needed. $1200.00 Call 301-748-1977

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

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 are tenant’s responsibility. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

!!FREE!! ABOVE GROUND

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

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

LARGE DOG CRATE

48” x 30” x 33” with divider, mat, and cover. $50 OBO 443-824-5400

2 RED EARED SLIDERS Turtles. 80 gallon tank, lters, heat lamp, 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 & vaccines are up to date. Selbyville $225 301-980-7610

2 AKC REGISTERED

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

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, 3XL. Two otation packs, 21” neck, 35” chest, 100+lbs. 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 atable, 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

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

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

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

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots $25 609-247-3649

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

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

Great Condition! $75 302353-8128 leave message

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

WANTED

ALTERATIONS NEEDED on 4 pairs of pants. Call Mike. 302-344-0169

SEEKING BED & DRESSER Will pick up. Call Mike. 302-344-0169

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

❏ Fri, Sept 27 & Sat, Sept 28 10-3 Rain or Shine

Estate Sale. Entire Home, garage and workshop. Housewares, furniture, tools, etc. Everything must go! 36039 Zion Church Rd Frankford DE Rt. 20 half mile south of Roxana VFD

❏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

❏Sat, Sept 28 8-12 Rain or Shine

Lots of stuff! Second home clean out. Electronics, clothes, crafts, books & more.

Wedgefield off of Central Ave. 11 Middleton CT Ocean View DE 19970

❏Sat, Sept 28 8-12 Rain or Shine

4 Family Neighborhood, Yard & Moving Sale! Outdoor furniture, toys, clothes, shoes, games, Toro zero turn, household, electronics, collectibles, and tools. Donnas Lane Frankford DE 19945

❏Sat, Sept 28 8-12 Rain or Shine

Community Yard Sale. Lots of quality items! Pampered Chef products, lawnmower, sofa bed, furniture, household items, bikes, name brand women/mens clothes, books, beach decor, childrens items. Fenwick West Development. GPS: 37583 Fenwick Circle Selbyville DE 19975

❏Sat, Sept 28 8-2 Rain or Shine

Barklay Estates Community Yard Sale! Selbyville Delaware 19975

NOT THIS WEEK

❏Sat, Oct 5 8-12 Rain or Shine

Multi Family Yard Sale. Lots of Treasures! No Early Birds Please

Millville By The Sea off of Burbage & Substation Rd

❏Sat, Oct 5 8-1 Rain or Shine

Lighthouse Lakes Community Yard Sale! Swing by for cool and affordable items. Over 300 Homes! 27631 Shipwreck Drive Selbyville DE 19975

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. Let's go!: It's the part of a grownup you hold on to when you're getting a piggyback ride

3. They hitch a ride to school with you in your backpack. What are they?

5. When you're standing behind someone in a 12D, it's the part of his body that is right in front of you

6. A peephole lets you peek to see who is waiting on the other side of your front ____

7. Caught!: Bad guy "bracelets" that keep a bank robber's hands locked behind his back

9. Some dogs want to be the leader of the pack while others like to ___ behind

10. Down on the farm: Behind every ____ there's a curly tail

11. What dogs do to a dogsled

15. People on a movie set who work behind the 13D so the stars can shine

17. Dark dots in the center of your eyes that disappear behind your eyelids when you sleep (Hint: It's a synonym for "students")

19. Denim pants with ve-sided pockets on their backside

20. This animal is born with a y swatter on its behind

21. Want to go for a walk?!: When a pooch stops and stoops to poop, the human at the other end of his _____ picks it up

Parents Down

1. A courier sometimes will leave one behind if you weren't home to accept delivery

2. Use your voice and/or feet to get behind your chosen candidate

3. Pro singers that stand behind a rock star

4. Don't race against a reptile: Come-from-behind winner who dealt the hare an

"un-hoppy" ending

5. A uniformed rst responder is invariably behind this o cial metal emblem

6. What an executive sits behind during the work day

8. Behind-the-1A fastener that keeps pearls in place (or to suddenly bring and hold your own hands together)

12. Rhyme time on the court: A player can score one point at a time by shooting from the free throw _____

13. Behind-the _____ footage gives fans a glimpse at how a movie was made

14. The re extinguisher behind this sign stands ready to stop the ames: "In case of emergency, break _____"

16. The goodbye bus: Campbound kid's nal act before leaving her parents behind

18. Farm equipment behind an animal or tractor

29072 SAINT

Everything you could be looking for. There are 3 BRs, three and a half baths, and a fully nished basement. Looking to entertain? The bar is

ready installed! Friends get too rowdy? Step out on the back deck for a tiki bar / beer garden experience. This home would be a great investment for consistent year round rental income. The nished basement has a full bathroom and would suit you well as an entertainment area or home of ce or playroom. You can walk off your back deck and watch a baseball game a short stroll away.

$299,500

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

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

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.

$489,000 (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 WATERFRONT BRINGTHEBOAT!

& ceiling fans. Come See this one soon!

$650,000 (DESU2070816)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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