Coastal Point — October 11, 2024

Fenwickdredgeprojectfinallysettostart

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AFenwickIslanddredgingproject thathasbeenintheworksforcloseto adecadeissettobeginnextweek.

TwoboatingchannelsintheLittle AssawomanBayhavebecomehazardousforboaterstonavigateinrecentyearsduetosedimentation

OceanViewgetsclean audit,talkssmokingban

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonandthetowncouncilsaidthisweek thattheywerepleasedtolearnthatthe resultoftherecenttownauditwas“unmodified”—thehighestlevelacertified publicaccountingfirmcanbestowona municipality.

Thatgoodnewswasdeliveredatthe Tuesday,Oct.8,meetingduringapresentationbyarepresentativeofPKS& CompanyP.A.,anaccountingfirmwith officesinLewes,aswellasOceanCity andSalisbury,Md.

ThePKSrepresentativesaidevery townusedtosaytheyhadunmodified audits,“butnowweareseeingalotof townsinDelawareandMarylandhave problemswiththeirfinancesandnot being abletofindqualifiedpersonnel,so Ithinkitisatruetestamenttowhatyou aredoing,”shetoldthecouncil.“Thisis areallypositivereportfortheTown.”

ShethankedTownManagerCarol HouckandFinanceDirectorDawn

buildup.

Thisweek,townofficialsannouncedthroughastatementonthe townwebsitethat“throughthehelp ofnumerouslegislatorsandcommunitypartners,theTownispleasedto announcethatdredgingwillformally beginbyMonday,Oct.14.”

Meetingslastweekaddressedlastminuteworktosettleissuesinvolving

logisticsofplacingthedredgedmaterialonlandoffRoute54thatisbeing developedbyCarlM.FreemanCompanies.

ThenegotiationswithFreemanresultedinthenecessityforthetown counciltoapproveanadditional $125,000tothecostofthe$1.8millionproject,whichthecouncildid, unanimously,onFriday,Oct.4.The

extrafundingwillpayforfencingand clothbarriersaroundtheareawhere thedredgematerialwillbeplaced. Makingthedewateringforthe dredgematerialsite3feetloweralso addedtothecostoftheproject. Fundingwasobtainedfromstate

OneofouramazingreaderssentinthisshotofahumpbackwhaleemergingfromthewateroffthecoastofSouthBethany lastweek.So,wefiguredwe’dshareitwiththerestofyou.

CRIbringslegalactionoveroffshorewindfarms

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

CaesarRodneyInstitute’sCenterfor Energy&Environment,alongwithtwo regionalwatermenconcernedaboutoffshorewindfarms’potentialimpactson thelocalfisheries,havefiledalawsuit against DNREC,citingtwotechnical pointstheysayarerelatedtoprotecting theinlandbaysandpotentiallyoverridingcountyzoningordinances. TheBradyLegalGroupandfoundingpartnerJaneBradyhaveboughtthe legalactionagainstthestateagencyfor allegedlynotfollowingitsownregulationsinpermittingoffshorewind. Brady—whowasDelaware’sattorneygeneralfrom1995to2005,elected asaRepublican—filedthecomplaint, whichliststheCaesarRodneyInstitute, Paul“Wes”TownsendandGeorgeMerrickasthecomplainants.Thesuitis challengingDNREC’sauthorityto

grantpermitstoU.S.Windforconstructionat3R’sbeachandfortheuse ofwetlandsandsubaqueouslandsby runningcablebeneaththeDelawareInlandBaystoapowersubstation.

“Theyarenotneutralpartiesinthis

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andcountygovernmentsformostof thecostoftheproject.

Theoverallprojectisfocusedon dredgingthetwoboatingchannels thatconnecttheFenwickIsland’s canalswiththemainnorth-south channelonthewesternedgeofLittle AssawomanBay.

Thedredgedmaterial,whichis mostlysand,willbeplacedona nearbyparceloflandwhereFreeman isbeginningconstructiononaresidentialcommunity.Samplingsofsand inthedredgingareahavefoundthe dredgedmaterialsafeforuseinresidentialareas.

Inadditiontopreparingtheupload areaforthedredgedmaterials,the bargetobeusedinthedredgingprojectisbeingpreparedandapipeline corridorisbeingconstructed.

Boatersshouldnotethatthe dredgewillbeinthenorthchannel startingMonday,Oct.14,andinthe southchannelbyNov.1.All“on-thewater”dredgingworkisprojectedto becompletedbyNov.12.

Thedredgedmaterialwillbecontainedinlarge“geotubes”forthedryingprocesswithinthedewatering locationontheFreemanproperty.

Townofficialshopetohaveallof thedredgingandrelatedconstruction equipmentfullydemobilizedbyearly

December.Dredgingactivitiesare scheduledtooccurfrom7a.m.to7 p.m.onMondaythroughSaturdayof eachweekoftheproject.

“However,thesetimesmaybeextendedhowever,thesetimesmaybe extended,ifneeded,asaresultofunexpecteddelayssuchasweather,”the Town’sstatementsaid.Bylaw,dredgingworkcanbedone24hoursaday.

Townofficialsexpressedgratitude forthecooperationofCarlM.FreemanCompanieswithhavingthe dredgedmaterialsplacedontheland slatedfornewhomes.Freemanrepresentatives“havebeeninstrumentalas theyhaveallowedthedredgedmaterialstobeplacedontheirpropertyand haveworkedtirelesslyinsupportof FenwickIslandandtheentireboating community,”theTown’sstatement said.

Atthelegislativelevel,theTown thankedstateRep.RonGrayand stateSen.GeraldHocker,who,they said,“ledtheefforttoobtainmore than$1millionofstatefundingin supportofthisproject.

“Inaddition,theSussexCounty Council,followingtheleadof MichaelVincentandDougHudson, votedunanimouslytoprovide $800,000toensurethesuccessful completionofthisproject,”townofficialssaid.

Inthetwomeetingsheldlastweek astheprojectwasabouttogetmov-

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ing,DredgingCommitteeChairman BillRymerhadhighpraisefor CountyAdministratorToddLawson, whosehelp,hesaid,was“criticallyimportant.”Lawson,hesaid,“steppedup, attimesonshortnotice,toensurethe successfulcompletionofallrequired documentationandapplications.

“Thisisagreatexampleofasuccessfulpublic-privatepartnershipto completeaprojectfortheentireboatingcommunityandoursmalltownof FenwickIsland.Alotofteamwork happenedoverthelastfewyears,and wesincerelyappreciatethesignificant effortsbyallofourpartners.

FenwickIslandMayorNatalie Magdeburgerapplaudedtheeffortsof RymerandtheDredgingCommittee forworkingthroughthenumerous permittingrequirements,aswellasall oftheprivateandgovernmentalpartnersthatallowedthelongstanding projectfinallytocometofruition.

“Forthosewhoboattoandfrom FenwickIsland,thecompletionofthis projectwillsignificantlyimprovethe navigabilityandsafetyoftheirjourney,”Magdeburgersaid.“Weaskthat theresidentsofFenwickIslandand thesurroundingcommunitiesbear withusduringthedisruptionsthat willcomefromtheseactivities.”

Updateson theprojectwillbe postedontheTownofFenwickIsland’s Facebookpageandonthetownwebsite atwww.fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Parksfor“puttingupwithusaskingall ourquestions.Weknowit’saninvasion ofyourtime,andwereallyappreciateit. Weloveworkingwithyouguys,”she said.

HouckthankedParksandherstaff for“allyourhardworkgettingeverythingready,andforallyourhardwork allyear-round.”

No-smokingordinance introduced

Anordinancetoprohibitsmokingin publicparksinOceanViewwasintroducedbyMayorJohnReddington,who explainedthatnoactionwouldbetaken yetbutthattheordinancewouldbediscussed atfuturemeetings.

Ifpassed,itwillprohibitsmoking notonlytobaccoproducts,butalsovap-

ingandsmokingrecreationalmarijuana.

Theordinancewasfirstdiscussedat theSeptemberOceanViewCouncil meeting.Afterward,Reddingtontold theCoastalPointthat,althoughit hasn’tyetbeendetermined,hethinksa fineof$100islogical.ButTownManagerCarolHouckandPoliceChief KennethMcLaughlinsaidviolatorswill receiveawarningfirstandonlybefined if therearefutureoffenses.

“We’renotlookingtofineanybody,” McLaughlinhadsaid.“Atthemost,it wouldprobablybeaticket.Ihopewe neverhavetoevenissueaticket,but we’vehadmoreandmorecomplaints aboutit.Ifthere’sanordinancepassed, wecanmovepeopleoutoftheparkif they’resmoking.We’redoingmoreand moreeventsinthepark,andherelately we’vehadmorecomplaintsaboutvaping.”

No-smokingsignswereactually erectedatJohnWestPark15yearsago, af terKelseyMagill—whowas14at

thetimeandinvolvedwiththeKick ButtsGenerationcampaign—asked thetowncouncilforthesigns.

“Itwasn’ttooterriblylongafterward thatthesignswentup.Itwasexciting formeat14yearsold.Thenextstep,I washoping,wouldbethattheywould passanordinance.Iwastryingtomake adifferencefortheparkIgrewupplayingin,”Magillsaid.

Policereport

McLaughlin,whilepresentinghis monthlyreporttothecouncil,saidthe police departmentnowhasanintern fromSussexTechnicalHighSchool. Healsoreported,inresponsetoa questionfromReddington,thattheoperatorofabicycleinvolvedinarecent accidentwasnotseriouslyinjured.

McLaughlinalsoinvitedthemayor, membersofthetowncouncilandthe publictoCops&Goblins,theannual HalloweencelebrationatJohnWest

Park.It’splannedfor1to4p.m.onSaturday,Oct.26,thisyear,andwillfeature freepizza,hotdogs,hamburgers,potato chips,Rita’sIce,bottledwaterandcans ofsoda.

Therewillbecarnivalrides,inflatablesforchildrentoplayin,andcandy anditemsgivenawayattablesmanned bylocalbusinessesandorganizations.

Townmanager’sreport

Houck,whilepresentingher monthlyreporttothecouncil,saidthat townhallwasusedfortheprimaryelectionlastmonthandwilllikelybeused againforthegeneralelectiononNov.5.

Shesaidplansareunderwayfor Cops &GoblinsandalsofortheOld TownHolidayMarket&TreeLighting onSaturday,Nov.30,andFire&Ice fromJan.31toFeb.2,2025. Houcksaidshewillcontinuetomeet withthedirectoroftheDelawareArt Museuminanefforttobringmoreart tothetown.Previously,shehadtoldthe CoastalPointthatanartsandjazzfestivalcouldreplaceOceanView’sannual

BethanyBeachtohost ‘Shipwrecksofthe EasternSeaboard’

OnWednesday,Oct.16,Dale Clifton,directoroftheDiscoverSea ShipwreckMuseum,willpresent“ShipwrecksoftheEasternSeaboard”at BethanyBeachTownHall.TheprogramwillexplorethemaritimearchaeologyoflocalandFloridawaterways, andwhatcanbelearnedfromshipwrecks.

Theeventisbeingsponsoredbythe BethanyBeachCultural&Historical AffairsCommitteeandwilltakeplace inthetownhallat214GarfieldParkwayat5p.m.

Formorethan40years,DaleClifton hasbeenresearchingandrecoveringartifactsfromshipwrecksandcolonial sitesaroundtheworld.Eachofthe thousandsofartifactsthathehasrecoveredhasastorytotell.Bystudying theseartifacts,hecanpresentan overviewofwhatlifewaslikecenturies ago.

BasedinFenwickIsland,theDiscoverSeaMuseumisanever-changingexhibitthatexpandsanddiversifieswith theacquisitionsofnewartifactsasthey arerecovered.Theeventwillfeaturea smallrepresentativedisplayofthe 10,000artifactshousedinthemuseum’s collection.

Since2005,theBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee hasbeensponsoringculturaleventsduringtheoff-season.Topicsofinterestrun thegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasurestomusicandhistorictales.Allof theprogramsarefreeandopentothe public.

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‘WeareIRSD’bringsoutthebands

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Above,acrafttablepresentedbyGeorgetownMiddleSchoolwasapopularstopat lastweekend’s‘WeareIRSD’communityevent.Right,membersoftheSelbyville MiddleSchoolbandwarmupinpreparationforacombinedpresentationof‘WeAre theWorld,’withtheircohortsintheIndianRiverHighSchoolband.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

EvanForjanisagiftedathleteatIndianRiverHighSchoolwhocompetes invarsityvolleyballandwrestling.He alsoplaysthesaxophonefortheIndians’ marchingband.Atthefirst-ever“We areIRSD”communityeventinGeorgetownonSaturday,Oct.5,Forjanwas calledintoservicetohelptheSelbyville MiddleSchoolbandcompleteitshorn section.

“IsteppedinfromtheIRmarching bandtohelpfilloutthemiddle-schoolers’band,”saidForjanasheassembled hissaxonthegroundsofSussexCentral HighSchool.Hewascalledintothe

bandroombyClayRiepen,theband leaderandamusicteacheratSelbyville MiddleSchool.

ThecombinedbandsofIRHSand SMSmadebeautifulmusicatthefall eventinGeorgetown.Thebandsplayed “WearetheWorld,”centeredonthe charitybenefitsong’smainlyricalrefrain,“Abrighterdayforyouandme.”

Riepenprovidedmusicteachingashe helpedthebandsharmonizetogether:

“Listentoeachother.Playalittle quieterifyouneedtoheareachother. Andpercussion—Ineedyoutobe louder,”hecoached,amidstthecacophonyofsoundthatemergedfromthe

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matter,”saidDavidT.Stevenson,directoroftheCenterforEnergy&EnvironmentattheCaesarRodneyInstitute. “Weareholdingtheirfeettothefire,” hesaidofDNREC.“CRIhasthelegal standingbecausewemadepubliccommentsonthepermits,andourstanding forWesTownsendandGeorgeMerrick comesasusersoftheInlandBaysand subaqueouslands.”

Heacknowledgedthat,asalegal matter,CRI’s“standingwillbetested.It issimplyarequestthatDNRECagree tocomplywiththeseconcerns. DNREChastorespondwithin30days, andiftheydon’t,itwillleadtolitigation.”

“Theballisontheircourt,”said Stevensonofthefilingagainst DNREC.“NobodyfromDNREChas beenabletocomment.”

Attheheartofthematteristhe questionofwhetherU.S.Windwillbe permittedtobringpowerfromits plannedwindfarmofftheMaryland coastonshoreat3R’sbeachinNorth Bethanyandrunitspowercablelines underground,throughtheinlandbays, toaproposedre-purposedNRGpower stationnearDagsboro.

“Wedon’twantU.S.Windtotakeit acrossthebaysandourland,”said Stevenson.“TheDNRECDivisionof WatershedStewardshipmustdeliveran opinion.OnJuly9,thejointpublic hearingwasnotanevidentiaryhearing,” hesaidoftheDNRECdecision-makingprocess,duringwhichnorebuttal washeard.

“ThiscomplainthighlightsthecavalierwayDNRECisapproachingpermit approvaltobringoffshorewindpower ashoreinaDelawareStatePark,and throughourfragileinlandbay(s),”Jane Bradysaid.

“JaneBradyhastestifiedonoffshore

wind,andsheispersonallypassionate abouttheissues,”notedStevensonof CRI’schoiceoflegalcounsel.“Wedida surveyof11,000peoplesenttobeach homeowners,andwehad87percentsay theydonotwanttheseturbines.Folks areconcernedabouthowbadthevisual impactis,andtheheightlevelsaysit willdominatethehorizon.Andit’sa majornegativeimpactforourcommunities.”

“Thelawsandregulationsofthe Staterequirethatanyapplicationfor thewetlandsandsubaqueouslandspermitsincludezoningapprovalforthe project,whereneeded,”Bradysaid.“The applicationforabeachconstruction permitrequiresareportfromtherelevantDNRECdivision,inthiscasethe DivisionofWatershedStewardship.”

TheSussexCountyPlanning& Zoninghasheardtheapplicationfrom U.S.Windfortheonshoringplansand connectiontothepowergridatthe soon-to-bemothballedcoal-firedNRG

powerplantinDagsboro.TheSussex CountyCounciltabledapprovalofthe U.S.Windapplicationatitslastmeeting,eventhoughP&Zcommissioners classifieditasastandardrequestforrezoning.

“SussexCountyhasnotimelineon itsdeferral,andweneedtolookandunderstandalloftheissuesinvolvedbefore theymoveforward,”saidStevenson.

“ThereisaspecificCountyordinanceapprovedin2022thatdefineda conditional-useapplication,”said Stevenson.U.S.Wind,hesaid,“will needanapproval,andithastobeclear thatwindpoweris‘beneficialtothe economyandcareofthecitizensof SussexCounty.’Weneedtodebatethat beneficialuse.DNRECpermittingis tiedaroundthisCountyapplication,so youdon’tseehowitwillleaddirectlyto theoffshorewindgettingbuilt.”

“Thecablesgoingthroughtheinlandbayswould,byextension,createan industrialzoneinthebaysandthe3R’s beach.Youhavetoconsiderthewhole project,”saidStevenson.

Hesuggestedthattheentirecorridor, fromthepowerstationbacktothe beach,wouldneedtohaveanindustrial zoningapproval,arguingthattheonshoringprojectshouldnotbeconsideredincomponents.

“SussexCountywillseeaneconomic lossofourtourismandourfishing,”he noted.BothTownsendandMerrickare inagreementaswatermen,hesaid.“And theproblemofusingtheinlandbaysfor this transmission”goesbeyondthefisheriesimpact,headded.“EPAevenrecommendedthesecablesnotgothrough theseinlandbays.It’sintheEnvironmentalImpactStatementdocuments.”

“ThefinalEISshowsthreedifferent routesforonshoringpower,andtwoof themweretouseexistingtransmission linesatthenorthorsouthendofthe bays,”CRInoted.“Youdon’thavetogo throughthebays,becausethereareterrestrial,over-landroutes.”

CRIarguesthatU.S.WindwillrequireCountySection45zoningapproval,whichismandatedbefore DNRECmayofferpermitsatthestate level.

Youknowit’sColumbusDayweekendinBethanyBeachifthefirehouse ishostinganarrayoftalentedartists. Andthisyearisnodifferent. TheBethanyBeachfirehallwillindeedhostthe16thAnnualArtisans’ Fair,from9a.m.to3p.m.onSaturday, Oct.12.Therewillbemorethan40artisanswithmultiplemediums,anditis sponsoredbytheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary. Breakfastandlunchwillbeavailable forpurchase.

Millvillediscussingpotentialvotingdistricts

ByKerinMagill

StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCouncilthis weekraisedthepossibilityofcreating votingdistrictsinthetownthisweek butsaidsuchamovewouldbealong wayoff.

DuringtheTuesday,Oct.8,council meeting,thesubjectofvotingdistricts wasraisedbyCouncilMemberRobert Wisgirdaduringadiscussionabout possibletopicsthecouncilwouldlike theTown’sCharterCommitteetoaddress.

WhenWisgirdaopenedthediscussion bypointingoutthatthereare14 or15homeowner’sassociationswithin townlimits,DeputyMayorSharon Brienzasaid,“That’sgoingtobealong process.”Wisgirdaaddedtheelection

ofamayortohissuggestion—meaningthatvoterswouldselectamayor fromcandidateswhorunspecifically forthatposition,ratherthanthecouncilnominatingitsmayorfollowingeach election.

MayorRonaldBelinkosaid,“When youhaveastatesenatorasking,‘Why aren’tyoulookingatdistricts,because youhavetwolargeHOAsdominating thecouncil?’”itmaybeanindicationof wideconcernoverhowthecitizensare representedonthecouncil.

Belinkoclarifiedafterthemeeting thathewasreferringtostateSen.GeraldHocker(R-20th).

Currently,allfivecouncilmembers liveineitherMillvilleBytheSeaor Bishop’sLanding—bothdevelopmentsonthewesternsideoftown,off Route17.

Brienzaaskedforclarificationasto whytheexistenceofthetwolarge HOAsmakesadifferenceintheTown’s votingprocedures.

CouncilSecretaryDebbieSosnoski said,“Ifeellike…sincesomeofthe smallercommunitieshavebroughtit up,it’ssomethingtolookinto.”

Sosnoskisaidsomeofthesmaller communities“feellikethey’renotrepresented”butadded“anybodycould comeupandbeelectedhere.Ithink thatsometimespeoplefeelthatthese aretwoverylargecommunities,”and thevotingprocesscouldbecomeapopularitycontestwithintheindividual communities.”

Sosnoskisuggestedthatperhapsthe UniversityofDelaware,“orsomeother

SpringFlingastownofficialsstrivefor moreculture.

“Nothinghasbeendecidedyet,but wearetalkingaboutanartsfestivalnext year.WearetalkingtotheDelawareArt Museum,andtheymightwanttobeinvolvedinsomethinglikethat,”Houck saidatthetime.

DuringtheSept.12towncouncil meeting,sheannouncedthatsheand Reddingtonhadattendedaneventat theLewesYachtClubwithDelaware ArtMuseumofficialsandlearnedabout theDelartsSailsSouthinitiativeto “bringtogetherpeopleinSussex County,thefastestgrowingcountyin thefastestgrowingstateintheMid-AtlanticRegion,whosupporttheartsand wanttoplayapartinbuildingthe DelawareArtMuseum’spresencein

SouthernDelaware,”accordingtothe websiteatwww.delart.org.

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

“It ’sverymuchatthebeginning stages,butitwillbeexcitingifwecan partnerwiththeDelawareArtMuseum,”Houcksaid.

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Localeffortscontinueforhurricanerelief

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

JustdaysafterHocker’sSupercenter hostedaHurricaneReliefSupplyCollectiontohelpvictimsofHurricane Helene,itsowner,GeraldHocker,was evacuatedfromFortMyersBeach,Fla., astheonce-in-a-centurystorm,HurricaneMilton,approached,cuttingshort hisvacation.

“Weareflyingbackhome.Wewere supposedtobeherefortwoweeks.We gotfivedaysin.It’sraininghard.We bookedearly,orweneverwouldhave gottenaflight,”HockertoldtheCoastal Pointduringaphoneinterviewearly thisweek,asevacuationbegan.

Beingcalleda“monster,”Hurricane Milton—aCategory4stormwith windsupto155mph—wasexpected tomakelandfallWednesdaybetween TampaandSt.Petersburg,Fla.

Hocker’sstore,duringthesupply collectiononSaturday,Oct.5,gave“a hugedonationinpaperproductsand water”tohelpvictimsofHurricaneHe-

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lene,saidHocker–whoisalsoastate senator

“Everybodyiscomingtogetherto helpaverydevastatedarea—notjust onestate,butseveralstateshurtbythat hurricane.Iseepeoplecomingtohelp.I hopeandpraytheonethatisgoingto hitisn’tgoingtocauseasmuchdamage,”hesaidofHurricaneMilton. “Floridaisreallybracingforit.”

Locally,residentswereaskedto “comeandsupportBoyScoutTroop 281andIndianRiverHighSchoolstudentsastheycollectitemstobedistributedinwestNorthCarolina.”

The requestlistwaslongandincludedcleaningsupplies,flashlights, batteries,trashbags,petfood,charcoal, masksandgloves.

“Severalcustomersboughtitemsand putthemonthattrailer.Whenthe communityisinneed,wepitchin.They areaskingforpaperproducts,waterand babydiapers.Wesentalotofwater,” Hockersaid.

StateRep.RonGraysaidtheAdkins family—ownersofTreasureBeachRV

group,couldhelpusout”ifthecouncil decidestomoveforwardwithcreating votingdistricts.Belinskiagreed.

“TheUniversityofDelawarecould takeanunbiasedlookatit,”andperhapshelptheTownfigureouthowto dividethetownintoequitabledistricts.

Park&Campground—withEast CoastCampers&Morecollectedand deliveredthecollectedsupplies,incoordinationwithofficialsinBuncombe County,N.C.

“Friendsofmine,TomandSally Ford,borrowedatrailerandtookdiapersandabunchofstuffdown,”Gray said.

MichaelMoutzalias,ownerofEast CoastCampersinFrankford,sentthree boxtrailersfilledwithlocalresidents’ donations,includingbottledwater, paperproducts,generatorsandgarden hosestoNorthCarolina.Iemswillcontinuetobeaccepteduntilthereuntil Wednesday,Oct.16.Then,afourthbox trailerwillheadtoaffectedareas.Donationscanbetakentothebusinessat 35502ParkerRoad,Frankford.

OnMonday,theFoodBankof DelawareandLt.Gov.BethanyHallLongreportedthatinfantformulaand othersupplieshadbeendonatedtothe HurricaneHelenereliefefforts.Feeding America,anationalnetworkoffood banks,mealprogramsandfoodpantries,

Underthecurrentsystem,Belinko pointedout,“It’spossiblethatallfive peoplesittingupherecouldbefrom thesamecommunity.Dowewantto wait’tilthathappenstotakelookat districting?”heasked.

iscoordinatingdisasterreliefforimpactedareas,accordingtoHall-Long’s office.Theinfantformuladonatedwas partofDelaware’sfreeInfantFormula DistributionProgram.

“Throughmyworkasanurseand withtheDelawareMedicalReserve Corps,Iknowdisasterresponsetakesan all-hands-on-deckapproach,”saidHallLong.“TheFirstStatetookactionduringthenationalinfantformulashortage, andnowwearetakingactiontohelpin thewakeofHurricaneHelene.Ifthis shipmenthelpsonefamilyrelievestress, we’vedoneourjob.

“IwanttothanktheFoodBankof Delawarefortheirleadershiptoensure thatnofamily,andnochild,goeswithoutthenecessaryresourcestothrive,” Hall-Longstated.

TheNorthCarolinaDepartmentof PublicSafetyalsostatedthatmonetary donationsarethebestwaytohelp stormvictimsinwesternNorthCar-

“Itonlytakesonecommunitythat,if theywantedtocontrolthiscouncil, theycouldgetthevotesnecessaryto makeithappen.”

Brienzasaidsheunderstandsthat point,butadded,“Playingdevil’sadvocate,whatifwegetadistrictwherenobodyhasanyinterestinrunning?”

“Twoofussittingupherenowran unopposed,”Belinkosaid.“Ifyoubuild it,theywillcome.”

“We’reallheretorepresentthevotersandtheresidents”oftheentire town,Wisgirdasaid.

Belinkosaidhehasbeeninterested intheresultsofarecentsurveyoflocal townsregardingsimilarissues.Millsboro,hesaid,recentlyredrewitsvoting districts“becausealargecommunityon thewestsidestarteddominatingthe council,andyouhadtheeastandthe west.

“Bridgevillewenttodistrictingbecausetheirlargeretirementcommunity upthere…didn’tfeeltheyweregetting representedwiththedemographicsthat existed.”

“Therearemany,manyreasons”fora towntoconsidercreatingorchanging votingdistricts,Belinkosaid.“Whyput itoff?Let’slook atit,”hesaid.

“Thesetwoparticularthingsare goingtotakealotoftimeandalotof work,”Brienzasaid.

Sheaskedthatseveralotheritemsbe putbeforetheCharterCommitteeimmediately—particularlyquestions abouttimingofelectionpetitionsand backgroundchecksforcandidatesand whathappensifanelectionendsina tiebetweentwocandidates,whichhappenedtwoyearsago,betweenWisgirda andBarbaraRyer.

Thetwodecidedtheoutcomewitha coinflip—Wisgirdawon.

Frankford’sLynchannouncesfutureretirement

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

LongtimeFrankfordTownClerk CherylLynchhasannouncedthatshe willberetiring—justnotquiteyet. Lynch,whohasbeenthefacebehind thefrontdeskinFrankfordTownHall formorethannineyears,saidsheplans tostayonuntilaftertheTown’sscheduledcouncilelectioninFebruary.

Earlierthisyear,Frankfordhired SheldonHudsonas“townmanager consultant”tohelpshepherdthetransi-

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tiontoatownmanagerformofadministration.Thatfollowedthe annexationoftwo largeparcels— oneofwhichhas longbeenowned byLynch’sfamily —thatcouldeventuallyhouse900 morehomesinside townlimits.Frankfordnowhasabout300homestotal withinitsboundaries.

“Hehasgottensomanyofourkids involvedinbandbecauseofhispassion,” saidonebandmomtryingtohurryher sontojointheSMSbandmembers.

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ContinuedfrompageA6 bandandmusicroomatCentral. Riepen’swife,Kayla,isalsoamusic teacher,atLordBaltimoreElementary SchoolinOceanView.Riepenhasovercomeahearingimpairmenttobecomea musicteacherandshareshistimeattwo otherlocalelementaryschools,Phillip C.ShowellandFrankford.

“Youdon’thavetheapproval—the Countytabledit,”saidStevenson.He notedthattherewerefiveP&Zpermits requestedand,hesaid,“Theyneedto takeitbackforreview.Wehavetwo newmembersontheSussexCounty Counciltobrief,”headded.

“Youcan’tmoveforwardinthe processwithoutCountyapproval,” Stevensonadded.“SenateBill265says thatDNRECandDelDOTcouldprovideaccesstothoserights-of-way”over terrestrialroutes.

“Theobviousthingtodo,”Stevenson said, “andwhatØrstedhadplannedto do,istonegotiatewithDelmarvaPower

Thefree“WeareIRSD”eventfeaturedstreetfoodsincludingbarbecue andburgers,gamesandcrafts,localentertainment,family-friendlyactivities, andresourcesprovidedbyIRSD schoolsandothers.ThetalentsofnumerousIRSDstudents,includingForjan,wereondisplayattheevent,and

onusingtheirexistingpowerlines.DelmarvahasalreadyupdatedthetransmissiontowersalongRoute1,andwe believetheinfrastructureistherealready.”

“Wearegoingtofightforourbeach communitymembers,”saidStevenson. “Theyaretheonesfundingus,”he stated.

CRIisalsofundedbytheStatePolicyNetwork,whichreceivesmoney fromtheconservativeCharlesLambe foundationandindirectlyfromCharles KochandtheKochfamily.

“I’mintouchwiththeconservative networkshereandaroundthecountry,” saidStevensonofhisCRIenergyand environmentcoalition.

“Wearenotdoingthistoplay

Meanwhile,theTownhasbeguna searchforLynch’sreplacement. LynchsaidsheandHudsonworked togetherontheclassifiedadfortheposition,whichreads,inpart:“ThehistoricbutevolvingTownofFrankford… is searchingforitsnexttownclerk.… Whilegrowing,theTownofFrankford isstillrelativelysmallfornow;assuch, therearefewstaffmembers…asaresult,thepositionisrelativelyinteresting, becausethetownclerkhastheopportunitytoworkonanespeciallywidevarietyofprojects.”

morethan40localcommunityorganizationsweretheretodistributeinformationandresources.Inaddition,each districtschoolhostedaninformation boothofitsownatthefestival.They werejustalittlebitcompetitiveintryingtodrawacrowd.

“WearethrilledthatsomanyIRSD familiesandresidentsturnedoutforthis wonderfulevent,”saidIRSDSuperintendentJayOwens.“Iwasfilledwith prideatwatchingbandandchoirstu-

Indeed,inLynch’smonthlyreportto thecouncilthisweekonhowshespent hertimeinSeptember,sheclarifiedan issueinvolvingtheTown’sapplication forgrantfundingandadded“reviewed emails andvoicemails…paidbills… weeklypayroll,postedapprovedCouncil minutesonwebsite,preparedand mailedthetrashandrecycleinvoices, preparedminutesandexecutiveminutes forCouncilapproval,completedbank reconciliations,PostOffice,bankde-

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dentsfromthroughoutthedistrictshow offtheirtalents.Itwasalsogreattohave somanycommunityorganizations,food vendorsandschoolofficialsonhandto makeitaneventthatwasnotonlyfun, butinformative.

“IwouldliketocommendNikaReid, MaryCaligiure,MelanieMarshall and alloftheIRSDstaffmemberswho workedsohardtocreatesuchanenjoyableeventforourcommunity,”he added.

games,andwearenotsayingwedon’t wantcleanenergy,”Stevensonsaid.“We areinterestedinexploringsmallnuclear projectsandstartingtopursueitwith theenergytocomeoutofexistingspent fuelrods.Wealsohavesupportfor communitysolar,andSussexhasapproved40projectshere.”

“Wedoagreetocleanenergyimprovement,but[offshorewind]isan environmentalwreckingball,”Stevensonsaid.

Frankfordhosting trunk-or-treatevent

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FrankfordTownParkwillbedecked outforanearlyHalloweencelebration thisyear,asthetown’sEnvisionFrankfordorganizationisplanningatrunkor-treateventforSaturday,Oct.12, from3to5p.m.

EnvisionFrankfordPresidentRobbieMurraysaidthisweekthattheorganizationiswelcominglocalbusinesses andorganizations,aswellasindividuals andfamilies,topullintotheparkwith theirdecked-outvehicles,orjustatable if they’dprefer.

Areayoutharebeinginvitedtoattend—theywillbeabletowalkthe perimeteroftheparkandfilltheirbags orbucketswithtreatsfromtheparticipating“trunks,”Murraysaid.

EnvisionFrankforddecidedthisyear toholdatrunk-or-treateventearlierin themonthsoasnottocompetewith othertowns’events,whichalltendto occurduringthelastweekofOctober. TrunkorTreatreplacesthetown’sFall Festival&CostumeContestofrecent years.

“We’reaskingforpeopleinterested insettingupavehicleortabletoreach outtomeormessageusontheEnvisionFrankfordpageonFacebook,”to lettheorganizationknowiftheywill needatable,hesaid.

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Inadditiontothetrunk-or-treat, Murraysaidtherewillalsobeahaywagonride.FrankfordVolunteerFire Companyvehicleswillbeonhand.PersonnelfromtheFrankfordPublicLibraryandtheFrankfordPolice Departmentwillalsoattend,hesaid. Formoreinformationortoreservea space,contactRobbieMurrayat(302) 226-9333orsendamessagetoEnvision FrankfordthroughitsFacebookpage. olina.TheNorthCarolinaDisasterReliefFundismanagedbyUnitedWayof NorthCarolina,anddonationscanbe madeonlineatwww.nc.gov/donate.

“Withcashinhand,theseorganizationscanobtainneededresourcesnearer tothedisasterlocation,”KristyKulberg, presidentofNorthCarolinaVoluntary OrganizationsActiveinDisaster,stated. “Thisinflowofcashalsopumpsmoney backintothelocaleconomyandhelps localbusinessesrecoverfaster.

“Althoughtheneedisgreat,anddesiretohelpstrong,”shesaid,“itisimportanttoavoiddonatingmaterial goodsorself-deployingtohelpuntil communitiesaresafeandpublicofficials anddisasterrelieforganizationshave hadanopportunitytoassessthedamagetoidentifywhatthespecificunmet needsare.”

DART’sservicechangetogointoeffectNov.17

DelawareTransitCorporation (DTC)thisweekannouncedchanges toDART’sstatewidebusservicethat willbecomeeffectiveSunday,Nov.17.

InSussexCounty,officialssaid, tworouteswillhavescheduleadjustmentstoimproveon-timeperformanceandconnections,Routes212and 215.

•Route212—On-siteserviceto theGeorgetownProfessionalParkwill bediscontinuedduetolowridership.

•Route215—Serviceafter9:30 p.m.onweekdaysandSaturdayswill bediscontinuedduetolowridership.

Intercountyservicechangesinclude scheduleadjustmentsonRoute301to improveon-timeperformanceand

portedthatshebeganagainworking withstudentsfromHowardT.Ennis Schoolwhoareparticipatinginaworktrainingprogram.

connections.

•Route301—Weekdayserviceto Boyd’sComerwillbereducedtoeight tripstravelingtowardWilmington, andninetripstravelingtowardDover.

•Route302—Servicewillbe reroutedthroughMiddletowntoserve BroadStreetviaCatherineandGreen Streets.Additionally,weekdayservice

thesamechildrenfromweektoweek.

willbeimprovedtooperateevery55 minutes,andnewSaturdayservice willbeintroducedoperatingfour roundtripsbetween8a.m.and6p.m. Thenewroutescheduleswillbe availableonlineatDartFirstState.com bymid-November,andprintedpocket scheduleswillalsobeavailableby mid-November.

posits,monthlyRecorderofDeedsupdates,cleanedtheparkbathrooms… preparedthePlanning&Zoning agenda…”aswellasdealingwithatwodayMediacomoutage,“andworkedon theagendaforOctober’smeeting.”

Inadditiontoallofthat,Lynchre-

“Usually,it’sonlytwoorthreechildrenthatcomefromHowardT.Ennis,” shetoldthecouncil,“but,actually,yesterdayIhadfour,whichwasgood.It’s nice,becausesometimesIdon’talways getthesamechildren,”Lynchsaid, addingthatsheusuallyseesseveralof

“Theydon’tonlygohere,”shesaid, notingthatthechildrenalsovisitthe FrankfordPublicLibraryandarea restaurants.

“They’rebackwithusthisyear,”LibraryDirectorBonnieElliottadded.

“It’sjustreallynice,theprogramthat they’vesetupforthosechildren,”Lynch said.

Sheaddedthatshehadworkedwith

FrankfordPoliceOfficerMeganLoulou ongrantsforthepolicedepartment, “startedpreparingfortheelectioninFebruary,”supervisedtwoparkrentals, cleanedthetownhalleachweekand,finally,respondedtoproposalsfromcontractorsforafence,plumbing,pavingand playgroundequipmentintheTownPark.”

Thetownisawaitingwordongrant funding,andLynchsaidthecontacts wereinadvanceofthatnews,sothat when theTownfindsouthowmuchit willreceiveforparkimprovements, “we’llbesetandreadytomoveforward.”

InaconversationwiththeCoastal Pointaboutherjob,Lynchsaid,“It’s busy.”

Shesaidthejoboftownclerkrequiressomeonetobe“alittlebitofa jackofalltrades”—alittlebitdiplomat, alittlebitsalesperson,alotproblemsolver.

“Sometimesyou’vegottomoveconversationswheretheyneedtogo,” Lynchsaid.

Shegaveexamples,suchas,“You couldbeworkingonaproject,youneed to gettheupdatestosomebody…”She addedthat,particularlyintheyears Frankford’spolicedepartmentwasshutteredandtheTowndependedon DelawareStatePolicecoverage,herjob sometimesinvolvedhandlingemergencycalls.

Veryoften,Lynchsaid,shewillplan herdaytoincludethingssuchasworkingontowncouncilmeetingminutes, but“otherthingscomeintoplay”and shehastoredirectherattention.

“IgrewuphereinFrankford,”Lynch noted, addingthatevenaftersheretires, sheplanstokeepacloseeyeongoings oninthetown.

“Ihavebondswithsomeofthese people”shesaid.

AlthoughLynchsaidherdeeproots inthecommunityhavehelpedherunderstandtheconcernsofitsresidents, sheaddedthatsheisconfidentthat newcomers—whethertoherjoborto thecommunityingeneral—willcome tofeelapartofit.

“TheymightnothaverootslikeI haveroots,”shesaid.“Butthey’llgrow withthat.”

Lynchsaidshewon’tbecompletely retireduponleavingTownHall,asshe willbespendingtimehelpingherhusband,JeffLynch,ontheirchickenfarm.

Aboveall,shesaid,shewantsto leaveTownHallincompetenthands. “Iwantittobeasmoothtransition.”

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Millsborobusinessesgainfromourloss

AttheMillsboroTownCouncilmeetingonMondaynight,a pieceofinformationwasrelayedthatwe’vekindofbeensittingon foralittlewhile.

NadineTimpanaro,whojoinedtheCoastalPointasanadvertisingreprightatthestartoftheCovidera,hasjoinedtheMillsboro ChamberofCommerceasitsnewexecutivedirector.AnneAngel, whohadbeenservinginthatcapacity,isstayingwiththeChamber butputtingthemajorityofherfocusonoverseeingmembership. TimpanarogreetedthecouncilandthoseinattendanceonMonday,sayingsheis,“thrilledtoworkwithAnneandkeepgrowing... andmovingforward.”

We’regoingtomissNadinearoundtheinternationalheadquartersoftheCoastalPointandarecertainthatmanyofourclientsare goingtomisshearingfromherandhavingherhandletheirneeds. Forourcustomers,fearnot—youwillcontinuetobevaluedand servedatthesamelevelasalways.TheCoastalPointisthankfulfor

yourbusiness,andwelookforwardtocontinuingtohelpyoumarketyourbusinessandreachthecustomerswhocanmostbenefit fromyourservices.

Thoughfacingtheobstacleofalifetime,withbusinessesbeing shutdownorextremelylimited,whenshefirstarrivedatouroffice, Nadinestayedupbeatandenthusiastic.Shetriedtohelpbusiness ownersgetoutthewordonwhattheyweretryingtodotostay afloat,andwassuggestingideaafterideatohelpthemnavigate thosestrangetimes.

Insidetheoffice,shewasthesame—gregariousandoptimistic thatthingswereboundtochangeforthebetter,evenasrestrictions andclosureslastedmuchlongerthanmanyofusexpectedatthe startofthepandemic.Shewasateamplayerwhostrivedtodothe rightthing—evenwhenthat’snotalwaystheeasyroute.

WewillmissNadinebutknowshewillhelpoutMillsborobusinessesinhernewcapacity.

IRfootballteamdeservesaslaponthewrist

There’sbeenalotoftalkaroundtownaboutalocalcommercial featuringmorethan20membersoftheIndianRiverHighSchool footballteam,andpotentialrepercussionsfromtheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation(DIAA)forrulesviolationsstemming fromsaidad.

AndIgetit.Ido.It’slongbeenknownthatamateurshavebeen unabletousetheirlikeness,ortheirteam’slikeness,infor-profitventures.EvenwiththenewName,Image& Likeness(NIL)rulesscheduledtobecome activeonFriday,Oct.18,itwouldstillbea violationfortheplayerstoappearinschool uniformsortobeshowcasedatanon-campusfacility.

Point of No Return

thisapparentviolation.Youcan’thaverulesinplaceandsimplyturn theothercheekwhensaidrulesareviolated.Youjustcan’t.Andifthe DIAAinvestigationreachesaconclusionthatrulesthatwereclearly inplacewerebroken,thentheyhavetodosomething.

Butdoesithavetocrashdownonthekids?Woulditbefairto forfeitthegamestheyfoughtsohardtowinthisyear,ortorulethese playersineligiblefortherestoftheseason?Or,really,anything?

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ThoughIndianRiverofficialsare adamantthatneithertheplayersnorthe schoolreceivedanyextradonationmadeto theIndianRiverHighSchoolFootballBoostersbeyondthetraditionaladvertisingpackageofstadiumbanneradsandpublic-address systemmentionsthat50variousbusinesseshavepurchasedforthe season,it’sstillapparentlyaviolationoftherules.

Darin J. McCann

IndianRiverHighSchoolAthleticDirectorToddFuhrmannreportedlydiscussedthecommercialwithseveralofhisfellowathletic directorsandthelegalityofitbeforethecommercialfirstappeared, accordingtoIndianRiverSchoolDistrict(IRSD)officials,andthe playersallhadparentalpermission,accordingtoIRSDspokesperson DavidMaull,perWDEL,whoaddedthattherequestfortheplayers toappearinthecommercialoriginatedfromalocaltelevisionstation.

So,IguesswhereIsitwiththisatthispoint,asweawaittheconclusionofaDIAAinvestigationintothematter,istoquotetheesteemedSnowQueen,Elsa:Letitgo.

Evenallowingthattheteamcouldhavemadeamistakehere— andbydelvingintothespecificrules,theymostlikelydidtosomeextent,inmyopinion—allIcanreallymusterhereisanunimpressed yawn.Yes,itappearstobeaviolation.Yes,theyappearedinuniforms andattheteam’sfacility.But,alsoonthe“yes”sideoftheledger,the athleticdirectorappearedtocheckwithhiscolleaguesfirst,soitwasn’t orchestratedundersomemysteriouscloakofdarkness,andit’simportanttorememberthatthesenewrulesaregoingtohavesomegrowingpainsasadministratorsandcoachesgettheirheadsaroundwhatis acceptableandwhatisnot.

Ofcourse,mesaying“Letitgo”isalsonotalegitimateresponseto

Theschoolisnotbeingaccusedofusing thiscommercialtowootransfersfromother DIAAschools.Theydidn’tusemoneyfrom thecommercialtogivethemacompetitive advantage.Nobodyisclaimingthattheywere “buyinggrades”tokeepplayerseligible,or fudgingtranscriptsorfalsifyingbirthrecords. Thosewouldbehugeproblemsandwouldbe deservingofthesystemcrashingdownupon themwithfullforce.

Butabunchofkidsheardfromtheadultsinchargeofthemthat therewasanopportunitytobeinalocalcommercial,theyreceived permissionfromtheirparentstobeinthecommercial,andtheydid whattheywerepresentedwith.Isimplycan’tpointafingeratthese kidsforthissituation.Ican’t.

And,yeah,IrootforIndianRiverHighSchool—insports,academia,theater,clubsandeveryothervenuetheyareinatanycurrent time.I’vebeencoveringtheschoolforcloseto25years,havegottento knowmanyoftheadministrators,teachersandstudentsthere,andlook forwardtothedaythatmyowndaughterwalksitshallsandtakesadvantageofalltheremarkableopportunitiesthattheschoolprovides.

I’mbiased.Ifullyputthatoutthere.

ButIdofeellikeI’mprettygoodatseparatingmyselffrommy pre-dispositionsandlookingatthingscritically—it’sabigpartofthe jobwhenyouaretheeditorofacommunitynewspaper.AndwhatI seehere,withtheinformationavailabletomeatthistime,isamistake madebysomegrown-ups.Anhonestmistake,butamistake.

Certainly,thereisachancetheinvestigationturnsupsomething thatwouldmakemechangemymind.Itwouldn’tbethefirsttime that’shappened.Butwithwhatweknownow,orthinkweknow? Howaboutaletterofreprimandforthefootballprogram,withthe caveatthatfutureviolationscouldleadtotoughersanctions?Makeit public. Butletthekidsplay.

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Brettearnsthenod fromreader

Editor:

OnSept.26,2024,Iattendeda forumhostedbythenonpartisan LeagueofWomenVotersSussex County(LWVSC)betweenthecandidatesforDelawareHouseofRepresentativeDistrict4.AsIunderstand it,agoaloftheLWVSCistoempowercitizenswithknowledgeso theycanfullyparticipateintheirgovernment.Thisgoalwasachieved,be-

causeitgavethecandidatesanopportunitytopresenttheirviewsonissues importanttothepeopleofDistrict4. Iwasverydisappointedtolearn thattheLWVSCalsoofferedboth candidatesforDelawareHouseof RepresentativesDistrict41theopportunitytoparticipateinasimilar forum.ChallengerTomBrettagreed toaforum,yetRichCollins,incumbentinhisfifthterm,declined.Why wouldCollinsdeprivetheconstituentsofDistrict41acandidate forummoderatedbyanonpartisan

organization?ThevotersofDistrict 41deservetohearthetwocandidates discusstheirviewsonissuessuchas responsiblegrowth,affordablechildcare,climatechange,reproductive choice,education,LGT BQrights, votingrightsandmore.

Iwasabletoclearlyunderstand TomBrett’sprioritiesafterreading hiswebsiteat www.brettfordelaware.com:

(1)Managegrowthresponsibly— Brettwantstobalanceprivatepropertyrightswithourcommunityneed forsaferoads,reasonableclasssizes, accesstohealthcareandcleanwater. Whyhasn’tCollinsadvocatedfora betterbalanceofgrowthduringhis fivetermsinoffice?

(2)Affordablechildcare—Almost everyoneinthedistrict—parents, grandparents,aunts,uncles,neighbors andemployers—areaffectedbylack ofaffordablechildcare.Brettunderstandsthepervasiveneedforaffordablechildcareandunderstandsthat deliveringsuchisanimportantinvestmentinourcommunity.Ihave onlyheardRichCollinsbemoangovernmentspending.Whathashedone in10yearstoaddressthisneed?

(3)Climatechangeandrenewable energy—Brettbelievestheoverwhelmingsciencethatclimatechange isanexistentialthreattoourwayof lifeandthatfosteringgrowthofclean energysourcesisnecessary.Iattended townhallshostedbyCollinsinwhich thefeaturedspeakershaveclaimed thatCO2emissionsarenotaproblemandthatclimatechangeisnot happening.

Mr.Brettmetwithme,furtherexplainedhispositions,answeredmy questionsandwantedtohearmyconcerns.Afterthatconversation,Irecall havingfeltthatmyinputwasheard andvalued.Myconversationwith TomBrettisnottheexception.He hasmetwiththousandsofvotersin thedistricttounderstandhowhecan bestrepresenttheirinterests.

IhavetowonderwhythelongtermincumbentCollinsdoesnot wanttopresenthisviewsonlocalissuesalongsideofhischallenger,Tom Brett,atanonpartisanforum.It’sunfortunatethatthepeopleofDistrict 41aregoingtomissanopportunity tocomparethecandidate’svision,prioritiesandplans.

IamvotingforTomBretttobe myrepresentativeforthe41stDistrict.It’stimeforchange,andI’m confidentthatTomBrettwillmake thathappen.

Mar

yAnderson Millsboro

NighttimeclosureplannedonGravelHillRoad

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportationannouncedthisweekplansfor thenighttimeclosureofGravelHill Road(Route30)betweenRoute24 (JohnJ.WilliamsHighway)andDoc

Connorputssupport behindBrett

Editor:

AlthoughIhavebeeninvolvedin localpoliticsforalongtime,Ihave avoidedendorsingaparticularcandidate.However,Ifeelsostronglythat weneedanewvoicetorepresentusin Delaware’s41stDistrict,andso stronglythatTomBrettcanprovide therepresentationthatwedeserve, thatIfirmlyendorseTomasourcandidateforstaterepresentativeofDistrict41.

SussexCountyhasnotreceivedits fairshareofrevenuesfromthestate. Duelargelytoagricultureandtourism, Sussexprovidesalion’sshareofthe sourcesofrevenuetoDover.Wehave notreceivedaproportionateamount offundsbackforthearea.Thishasaffectedoursafetyandqualityoflife. Weneedarepresentativethatcan workcollaborativelywithothermembersofthestatelegislaturetoprocure betterinfrastructureplanning,support forfarmersandamorestablefunding modelforvolunteerfirecompanies.

TheMillsborobypassplanstarted in1990butisonlynowbecominga reality.Inthemeantime,development hasprogressedunrelentingly,andthe bypassisprobablytoolittle,toolate forcurrentneeds.IfwewanttocontinuetomakeSussexCountyattractivetotouristsandresidents,weneed toensurethatinvestmentsininfrastructureprecedetheneeds,notbedelayedbydecades.

Farmerscontributetothetaxbase, jobsandopenspaces,andareaskedto modifytheirpracticesforenvironmental concerns,butgivenlittlesupporttoimplementtherequiredchanges.Agricultureisamulti-billion-dollarindustryin Delawareandrepresentsover3percent ofthestate’sGDP,yetfarmersarenot gettingacommensurateamountofsupport.

Ourareareliesheavilyonvolunteer firecompaniesthatareadwindling groupandstrugglingtofindtheresourcesnecessarytokeepupwiththe expandingpopulation.Firetrucks alonecancostover$1million.VFCs mustrequestfinancialaidfromthe Statethroughgrantprogramsthat mayormaynothavetheavailable fundstosupporttheirneeds.Fire companiesshouldhaveamorepredictablesourceoffunds,sotheycan betterplantheirinvestments.There

FrameRoad,startingonMonday,Oct. 14,throughThursday,Oct.17,between 6p.m.and5a.m.

Theclosureisfortheplacementof thebridgestructureoverRoute30,in conjunctionwiththeNorthMillsboro BypassProject. Thedetourfortheclosurewilltake trafficheadingsouthboundonGravel HillRoadviaMountJoyRoadtoRoute 24.TrafficonRoute24willneedtouse MountJoyRoadtoGravelHillRoad. Formoreinformation,visitDelDOT’swebsiteatwww.deldot.govor tunetoWTMC-AM1380.

shouldalsobebetterplanningtoensurethatroadsaredesignedproperly toallowtruckstosafelynavigateduringemergencies.

Weneedarepresentativewhocan workcollaborativelywithallmembers ofthelegislaturesowecangrowresponsiblyandbringbacktheneeded investmentstosupportthatgrowth.It istimeforachangeinthe41stDistrict.IsupportTomBrettfor DelawarestaterepresentativeandencourageeveryoneelsetovoteforTom.

S BradleyConnor Dagsboro

SchottbacksBrett

Editor:

Itisaverycriticaltimeforournationandstate,aswefacethreatstoour democracyandenvironmentalconcerns whicharecausinganincreasingamount ofcatastrophicclimatecrises.Itistime to lookforelectedofficialswhocandeal withthoseissues.

Wehaveacandidaterunningthe 41stRepresentativeDistrictwhoIbelievehasthehistoryandcommitment todealwiththesecrisesinTomBrett.

Tomhasbeenabusinessleaderbut

hasalsotakenanactiveroleinpreservingourenvironment.Hebelievesin protectingourdemocracyandassuring thateveryonehastheirrightsprotected, whetheritisawoman’srighttochoose, protectingourenvironmentorLGBTQ rights. Tomisacommittedactivistand willserveuswellinDover.

WhenyougotothepollsonNov.5 orwhenyouvoteearly,rememberthat ourfutureisatstakeandwewant someonewhoiscommittedtoprotectingthatfuture,andTomBrettisit.

PeterSchott,Secretary

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Second Season Specials

TheodoreW.Becker,75

TheodoreW.Becker,75,aformer mayorofLewes,Del.,andbeloved communitymember,passedawayat 2:30p.m.onSunday,Oct.6,2024,at JeffersonMemorialHospitalin Philadelphia,Pa.Bornin1949anda nativeofMt.Vernon,Ohio,Becker earnedhisbachelor’sdegreefrom OhioStateUniversityandservedin theU.S.ArmyNationalGuardfrom 1978to1994.

Beckerandhispartner,W.Joseph Stewart,purchasedtheirhomeat221 SecondStreetinLewesin1974and proceededtoacquireretailproperties alongSecondStreet,aswellasamarinaonPilottownRoad.

AfterStewart-BeckerProperties acquiredtoday’sInnatCanalSquare onFrontStreetandbeganrenovationsthere,Beckerbecameafulltimeresidentlaterthatyear,inorder todevotethetimeneededforpropertymanagement.

Overthoseyears,Beckerbecame increasinglyinvolvedwiththeLewes

ChamberofCommerce,wherehe laterservedasaboardmember.At thetimeofhisdeath,hehadrecently beeninstalledastheChambervice president.Aformerexecutivewho oversawanationalchainofdecorator fabricshowrooms,Beckerbrought hiskeensenseofdesigntotheirretailproperties,withafocusonqualitytenantsandmerchandise.

In2000,heandStewartinitiated andledacommunity-wideeffortto saveLewes’waterfrontfromdevelopment.BothbecamefoundingmembersoftheGreaterLewes Foundation,whichorganizedan$11 millioncampaigntopurchasethe landandcreatetheLewesCanalfrontPark,whichopenedin2008.

BeckerwaselectedtoLewesCity Councilin2004andservedfive termsbeforebecomingmayorof Lewesin2014.Asacouncilman,he wasinstrumentalinstrengthening Lewes’HistoricPreservationCode, whichestablishedthecity’shistoric districtandenabledLewestoretain

itscharacterandcharminthefaceof rapiddevelopment.

Alwayslookingtothefuture, BeckerworkedcloselywithMayor JamesFordtofloatLewes’firstcity bondbill,raising$19milliontoupgradecitysidewalks,sewerandwater service,andlighting,CityHallanda policedepartmentexpansion,andto constructanewsanitationplantfor theBoardofPublicWorks.

BeckerwasontheboardandfinancecommitteeofBeebeHospital (nowBeebeHealthcare)beginning in2005andremainedanemeritus boardmemberthereafter.

In2021,Beckerwasappointedby Gov.JohnCarneyasaDelaware commissionerontheDelawareRiver &BayAuthority.Pr iortothat,in 2005,then-Gov.JackMarkellhad alsonamedhimtotheDelaware HealthCommission.

vate.DonationstotheFourthStreet Preserveprojectareencouraged,in lieuofflowers.

DorothyE.(Schwear)Burke,88

DorothyE.(Schwear)Burke,88, peacefullypassedawayonSept.28, 2024,inMilford,Del.Shewasborn onJune21,1936,inWernersville, Pa.,thebeloveddaughterofthelate Sallie(Schwear)Evans.

Shewasawomanofmanytalents andinterests.Shehadadeeplovefor sewingandcrocheting,oftencreating beautifulpieceswithherhands.She enjoyedthesimplepleasuresoflife, suchasplayingbingo,goingfishing andcamping.Herwarmthandsense ofadventurebroughtjoytothose aroundher.

In2022,aftertwotermsasmayor, Beckerturnedhisintereststothe threatposedtoLewesandother coastalcommunitiesbyclimate change.Lewes,BowersBeach, SlaughterBeachandKentandSussexCountiesjoinedincreatingthe BayBeachAssociation.

Consistentlyphilanthropicand communityminded,bothBeckerand StewartcontinuedontheGLF Board,whichStewartcurrently chairs.Theyhavealsosupportedand allowedtheuseoftheirfacilitiesat theInnforcountlesslocalcharitable events.

Burkewasprecededindeathby hermother,Sallie;herdevotedhusband,ClarenceBurke;andherson, SteveBurkeSr.Sheissurvivedby herlovingdaughter,SandraAgee; hercherishedgrandchildren,Vicki, Eric,Shane,SteveBurkeJr.and Shaun;andheradoredgreat-grandchildren,DesireeandAlyssa. Servicesweretobeprivate,with thefamilytohonorBurke’smemory intheirownspecialway.Shewillbe deeplymissedbyallwhoknewand lovedher.Burke’slifememorialwebpageisonlineatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

George‘Harvey’Carlyle,79 George“Harvey”Carlyle,79,born onApril30,1945,inBaltimore,Md., passedawaypeacefullyathishome inGeorgetown,Del.,onSept.26, 2024.Hewasthebelovedsonofthe lateGeorgeR.CarlyleandMargaret J.(Hill)Carlyle.

InDecember2022,Beckerunderwentregenerativeheartsurgeryto correctacondition.Beforehisrecent illness,hewasworkingactivelywith theGLFonseveralimportantprojects,includingrestorationofthe NassauSchool,aredesignofthedeVriesMonumentandan$8million projecttosavetheFourthStreetPreserve,allinLewes.

ApubliccelebrationofBecker’s life,fortheentireLewescommunity, isbeingplannedforlateOctober. Hisinterment,inLewes,willbepri-

Adevotedfather,Carlyleworked forDelmarvaSportingClaysfor15 yearspriortohisdeath,findingjoy inhisdailywork.Hewasapassionaterifleandguncollector,aswellas anavidoutdoorsmanwholoved

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

RicecreatingCelebrationSeriesfor25thanniversary

WhenartistEllenRicefirstopened thedoorsofhergalleryin1999,shedid sowithanationallybestsellingworkof artandhistoryonherhandsandnoretailexperience,but“alotoffaith,”she said.

Today,sheiscelebratingherstudio andgallery’s25thanniversarybypaintingaCelebrationSeriesof25original oilpaintingscommemoratingeachof thoseyears.

Rice’spaintingsandprintsofthe Delawarecoast,historicplacescreated forfundraisersforrestorationprojects and her“StrengthofWomanSeries”of inspirationalpaintingscannowbe foundinprivate,corporateandgovernmentcollectionsin18countriesonfour continents.

“I’mhumbledbyit.Iusedtoalmost pinchmyselfoverthewaymywork sold,”saidRice.“Ifearednotmakingit throughmyfirstyearwiththegallery, butshortlyafteropeningintheold CountryWickerbuilding,apersonpurchasedthefirstofmyWomanSeries paintingsfor$12,000,paying$1,000 permonth,coveringtherentandelectricityfortheentirefirstyear.That mademefeelitwasmeanttobe.”

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CoastalPoint•Submitted EllenRicepaintsfinaldetailsofa6-by-12-inchCelebrationSeriesworkinoiloncanvas,‘SeptemberSerenity.’Moreinformation aboutRice’songoingseriescanbefoundonherwebsite,atwww.ellenrice.gallery.

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CoastalPoint•Submitted EllenRicepaintsarecentcommissionin oils,‘DawnatHerringPoint.’

from6inchessquareto6by12inches, andstartatpricesfarlowerthanRice’s largeroriginals.

“Iwantedtopricethemsopeople juststartingoutcouldaffordthem,”she said.

Paintingthissmall,Ricesaid,is“alot offun,thoughalsoalotofwork.The detailsaresmallerandIstillspendalot oftimeoneachofthem.

“Someoneoncetoldmethatyou neverwanttoletaworkgothatwon’t trulyrepresentyourwork.I’vegotthousandsofphotographsofthingsI’ve wanted,intended,topaint,inspirations that IfinallyrealizedI’llnevergetto unlessIliveacouplehundredyears— andthenI’dhaveevenmore.So,I’veset asidesomeofmyfavoritesthatcan workinsmallsizes,”sheexplained.

“Sofar,everysingleoneI’vefinished, andevensomeinprogress,havesold withinhours.I’veonlygot20moreleft intheseries.”

Eachofthepaintingsappearson Rice’swebsite,atwww.ellenrice.gallery, asit’scompleted,butmosthavesold frome-newslettersshesendstosubscriberswhensheisreadytoshowa newone.

“Thesepaintingsaren’tjustplacesor beautifulthingstome—they’rememories,feelings,theaweamoment,the incrediblebeautyofabutterflyorhummingbird,asunriseorsunset,acrashing wave…Ialwayshopepeoplewillfeel whatoriginallyinspiredmewhenthey lookatthem.”

Ricesaidshe’sworkingthesmall paintingsinwithworkonherlarger studiopieces,someofwhichwilldebut asoriginalsandinprintoverthecoming weeksduringopenstudiosorduring herpartofthe28thAnnualSouthEasternDelawareArtistsStudioTour (SEDAST)onSaturdayandSunday, Nov.9-10.(Visitartstudiotour.comfor moreinformation.)

TheEllenRiceStudio&Galleryis nowlocatedonRice’spropertyoverlookingtheJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve,at30124TerritoryTrail,Ocean View.Formoreinformationandhours, visitherwebsiteorcallthestudioat (302)539-3405.

huntingandfishing.Hisenthusiasm forlifeextendedtohiscommitment asaproudMason,adedicatedmemberofHopeLodge4inLaurel,Del. Hewasasteadfastsupporterof lawenforcement,particularly throughhisinvolvementinhonoring thefallenheroesofthepolice,known asTheMeninBlue.Hislifein Pasadena,Md.,priortomovingto Delaware,wasfilledwithcherished friendships,whichhecarriedwith himthroughouthislife.

Knownforhisimmensehumor andwisdom,hewillberemembered forhisloyalty,generosity,andkindness.Hisdevotiontohisfamilyand friendswasunwavering,andhispresencebroughtwarmthandlaughterto thosearoundhim.Hismemorywill

foreverliveonintheheartsofthose whoknewandlovedhim.

Carlylewasprecededindeathby hisparents;hisbelovedwife,Rosalee Carlyle,withwhomheshared49 yearsofmarriage;andhissisterJudithJeeter.HeissurvivedbyhislovingchildrenBelindaBoothe,Julie SerioCarney(andDennis)andRosaleeSweitzer(andChristopher);his cherishedgrandchildrenAnastasia SerioWhalen,TheresaScott,Joseph Serio,KatrinaSweitzer,Kira SweitzerandKravenSweitzer;and hisadoredgreat-grandchildrenHuxleyScott,LeahScottandVivian Whalen.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis sisterRebeccaDobbsandbrotherin-lawSamuelJeeter.

AcelebrationofCarlyle’slifewas tobeheldatalaterdate,asrequested bythefamily.Hislifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

NancyChaillet,85

NancyChaillet,85,passedaway onSept.28,2024.Shewasbornin McKeesport,Pa.,onMay29,1939, toherparents,MartinandDaisy Stinedurf.

Shegraduatedcollegeattheage of70.Anavidreader,hermottowas, “Neverstoplearning.”

Untilherdeathshestudiedalgebra,intenttomasterit.

Shewasahardworkerwhowas alwayswillingtotakecareofthose sheloved.

Inherdyingdays,herconcerndid notliewithherself,itlaywithher great-granddaughters.

Chailletwasprecededindeathby herhusband,EdwardChaillet;her daughterCindyBowling(and James);herbrotherRichardStinedurf(andAlberta);andhersister ShirleyWoodward(andJames).She

issurvivedbyherdaughterKaren Rascoe(andJames);stepdaughter LindaChaillet;andstepsonNed Chaillet.Shehasthreegranddaughters,Samantha(andRobert),Caitlin andAutumn;threegrandsonsJohn, WarrenandChris;step-grandchildren;sixgreat-grandchildren;a bonusgreat-granddaughter;stepgreat-grandchildren;manynieces andnephews;andotherfamily. Condolencesmaybesentonline byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JosephClinton Joe’DawsonJr.,72

JosephClinton“Joe”DawsonJr., 72,knowntomanyas“Buddy,” passedawayonOct.1,2024,inBaltimore,Md.HewasbornonApril 29,1952,inMilford,Del.,beloved sonofthelateJosephClintonDawsonSr.andFlorence(Wilson)Noel. Dawsonhadadeeploveformusic, especiallygospelsinging,which broughtjoytohimandthosearound him.Healsoenjoyedfishing,finding peaceandfulfillmentinthequiet momentsspentbythewater. Hewillberememberedforhis kindheart,loveformusicanddevotiontohisfamily.Hispresencewill begreatlymissedbyallwhoknew andlovedhim.

Dawsonwasprecededindeathby hisparents,aswellashissistersJennileeDewey,andPattyandDonna Dawson.Heissurvivedbyhisloving daughters,DawnMelissaHoward (andLeon)andJoannaLy nnMissimer;siblingsJoanneWest,and Earnest,HenryandFrankTimmons, andDavidEisenhour.Hewas blessedwithfourgrandchildren,AndrewStevenHoward(andBrooke), SarahElizabethAnkrom(andJordon),KandisReneMissimerand ReganPatriciaMissimer;andtwo great-grandchildren,JaxonandLuna Ankrom;aswellasnieces,nephews extendedfamilymembersandfriends whowillforevercherishthememoriestheysharedwithhim.

Afuneralservicetocelebrate Dawson’slifewillbeheldatWatson FuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.,on Tuesday,Oct.15,2024,at11a.m.A viewingwilltakeplacefrom10to11 a.m.,justpriortotheservice.Intermentwillfollowimmediatelyat DelawareVeteransMemorialCemetery.Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsmaybemadeinDawson’s nametothePTSDFoundationof Americaatwww.ptsdusa.org.Dawson’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

DeborahLynn (Beaver)Flynn,71

DeborahLynn(Beaver)Flynn,71, passedawaypeacefullyonOct.3, 2024,inLewes,Del.Shewasborn

onAug.27,1953,inFortBelvoir, Va.,wasthebeloveddaughterofthe lateHarryMelvinBeaverandMarionIrene(Waid)Beaver.

Apassionatebusinessowner, Flynnhadagiftforfindingandsellingantiques.Shehadaneyefordesign,transformingordinaryobjects intothingsofbeauty.Shefoundjoy inlife’ssimplepleasures,including watchingherfavoritegameshows andTVclassicssuchas“MASH,” “LeaveIttoBeaver”and“Downton Abbey.”Shelovedsolvingcrossword puzzles,fishing,goingforboatrides, andspendingtimeatthebeach.

Flynncherishedmemoriesofher timewithGus,hercaninecompanion,whosepresencefilledherdays withjoy.Atalentedcook,shewases-

peciallyknownforbakingherfamouspumpkinandpecanpies,and passeddownthefamilyheirloomof SandTartcookiesduringtheChristmasseason.

Shewillberememberedforher creativity,kindnessandloveforher family.Shewillbedearlymissedby allwhoknewher.

Flynnwasprecededindeathby herparents;herhusband,James DouglasFlynn;andhersister,Sheila Basso.Sheleavesbehindaloving familywhowillcherishhermemory: herchildrenJoshuaRoyce(andLauren),DawnHill(andLarry),Lindsay FlynnandJessicaFlynn(andJacob Ewald);hergrandchildrenHaley Royce,MirandaHill,RyanDowney, ScarlettGrahamandFlynnEwald; hergreat-grandchild,ParkerMcCary;herbrothersGaryDolbinand DonnieDolbin;andmanynieces, nephewsandcousins.

Amemorialservicewillbeheld onSaturday,Oct.19,2024,at11a.m. atWatsonFuneralHome&CrematoriuminMillsboro,Del.Familyand friendsarebeinginvitedtoavisitationfrom10to11a.m.,beforethe service.Flynn’slifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

CarmenV.Fontana,81 CarmenV.Fontana,81,ofSelbyville,passedawayonSept.29, 2024.

HeproudlyservedintheU.S. Navy,andafterhishonorabledischarge,hejoinedtheWashington, D. C.,MetropolitanPoliceDepartmentin1965.Hehadastoried20yearcareerwiththepolice department,beingpromotedtodetectivefirstgradewiththeRobbery Squad.Afterhisretirementfromthe policedepartment,hebecamedirectorofsecurityforB’naiB’rithInter-

nationalinWashington,D.C.,where hesafelyguardedBBIanditsemployeesthroughmanysecurity events.Helastlywenttoworkfor theNationalCenterforMissing& ExploitedChildrenasacasemanager,workingmanyhigh-profile cases,andheassistedintherecovery ofmanychildren.

In2007,FontanaandhiswiferetiredtotheEasternShore,wherehe continuedhisloveofcooking,gardening,fishingandhuntingtripsto hispropertyinupstateNewYork.

“Onceyouhavetrulyknownhim, hebecomesalastingpresenceinyour heart,nevertobeforgotten…The Man,TheMyth,TheLegend.”

Fontanawasprecededindeathby hisparents,JosephandCarmela Fontana.Heissurvivedbyhiswife, JoanFontana;hischildren,Debbie (andStretchGreenwell)Manders, JosephFontana,JenniferMorningstarandJackie(andBrian)Detzel;grandchildren,Cristina,Jamie, Steven,Alexia,Shawn,Halie, Frankie,BriannaandDavid;greatgrandchildren,Joshua,Justinand Jamison;andhissister,Cathy(and Paul)McSweeny;alongwithmany niecesandnephews.Heislovingly rememberedbydearfriendsJoe Geraci,ChrisSomers,andMargie andNeilBrennan.

Atalaterdate,theimmediate familywillholdaprivatecelebration ofFontana’slife.Inlieuofflowers, donationstoDelawareHospiceor theNationalCenterforMissing Children,inhismemory,wouldbe appreciated.

BerniceL.Morris,78

BerniceL.Morris,78,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedTuesday,Sept.24, 2024,atCountryRestHomein Greenwood,Del.Shewasbornin Philadelphia,Pa.,daughterofthe lateCalvinBeckeyandTheresa (Pekala)Beckey.

Shewasaretiredmedicalassistant andattendedSt.Ann’sCatholic ChurchinBethanyBeach,Del.

Morriswasprecededindeathby herhusband,JohnF.MorrisSr.;two brothers,CalvinBeckeyandJohn Beckey;twosisters,ClaireViohland PatriciaLuszcz;andagranddaughter,EmilyMorris.Sheissurvivedby fourchildren,JohnMorrisJr.(and Olga)ofBlueBell,Pa.,DavidMorris (andKathy)ofPalmCoast,Fla., JamesMorris(andLori)ofPalm Coast,Fla.,andDanaBowman(and Mike)ofMilford,Del.;abrother, RaymondBeckey;sixgrandchildren, EricaMorris,MichaelMorris,Eliza-

bethMorris,MatthewRosado, MelissaRosadoandNicholas Rosado;fivegreat-grandsons,BrantleySawyer,OdinRosado,Nash Rosado,MilesRosadoandNicholas Rosado;nephewsRaymondViohlof Coopersburg,Pa.,MarkBeckeyand JohnBeckey. AcelebrationoflifeforMorris willbeprivate.Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhermemorymaybemade toBrandywineValleySPCA,22918 DupontBlvd.,Georgetown,DE 19947.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

RobertW.MurraySr.,75

RobertW.MurraySr.,75,of Frankford,Del.,wenthometobe withtheLordonTuesday,Oct.1, 2024,inthecomfortofhisown home,whilesurroundedbyhisloving family.HewasborninLewes,Del., onAug.8,1949,sonofthelateCliffordI.MurrayandthelateLucy (Magee)Murray,andraisedona farminFrankford,Del. Bytheageof10,hewashelping hisfatheronthefamilyfarm,from feedingtheanimalstobailinghay anddrivingthetractor.Hisformative yearshelpedinstillastrongcharacter andworkethic.Hewasagraduateof

JohnM.ClaytonHighSchool,inthe Classof1967.Heproudlyservedhis countryintheDelawareNational Guardfrom1967to1975. Murraybeganhisworkingcareer withDupont,beforeworkingfor NCRintheirmanagementdepartment.AfterNCRmovedoutofthe area,hebeganworkingastheproducemanageratA&P/SuperFreshin OceanCity,Md.,whereheworked formorethan20years.In1996,he startedhisowngeneralcontracting business,ajobhethoroughlyenjoyed untilretiringin2015.

Hepouredhisheartandsoulinto

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CoastalPoint•Submitted Organizersofthedonationeffortgather infrontoftheHurricaneHelenedonation toimpactedareas.Pictured,fromleft, are:AnnaMcDermottoftheFoodBank ofDelaware,stateRep.EdOsienski,Lt. Gov.BethanyHall-Long,FoodBankof DelawarePresidentandCEOCathy KanefskyandMeganZavalaoftheFood BankofDelaware.

thatsupplytononprofitsandpartnersacrossthestate,and1,020ofthe remaining1,200canisterswillbedonatedtothehurricanereliefeffortto immediatelyhelpfamiliesinneed.

OnMonday,theFoodBankof DelawareandLt.Gov.Bethany Hall-Longdonatedinfantformula andsuppliestosupportHurricane Helenereliefefforts.

FeedingAmerica,anationalnetworkoffoodbanks,mealprograms andfoodpantries,iscoordinating disasterreliefforimpactedareasin thewakeofHurricaneHelene’sdevastation.Monday’sdonationincludedbottledwater,infantformula anddonatedmealboxes.

Theinfantformulasupplywas partofDelaware’sfreeInfantFormulaDistributionProgram,which launchedinresponsetoanational infantformulashortage.Duringthe lastyearandhalf,theprogramhas distributedmorethan95percentof

“Throughmyworkasanurseand withtheDelawareMedicalReserve Corps,Iknowdisasterresponsetakes anall-hands-on-deckapproach,”said Hall-Long,PhD, RN.“TheFirst Statetookactionduringthenational infantformulashortage,andnowwe aretakingactiontohelpinthewake ofHurricaneHelene.Ifthisshipmenthelpsonefamilyrelievestress, we’vedoneourjob.

“IwanttothanktheFoodBankof Delawarefortheirleadershiptoensurethatnofamily,andnochild, goeswithoutthenecessaryresources tothrive,”shesaid.

TheitemstransportedtoNorth CarolinaforHurricaneHelenerelief includethreepalletseachofinfant formulaanddonatedmealboxes, whichincludeshelf-stableitems.In addition,therewere18palletsof bottledwater.

“Atatimelikethis,webelievein thepowerofcomingtogethertohelp thosemostinneed,”saidFoodBank ofDelawarePresidentandCEO

CathyKanefsky.“Aswewitnessthe devastationcausedbyHurricaneHelene,ourcommitmenttosupportour fellowfoodbanksremainsstronger thanever.We’rehonoredtodonate suppliesandworksidebysidewith ourpartnersinreliefefforts,ensuring thatnofamilygoeswithoutthefood andresourcestheyneedtorebuild theirlives.”

Officialsnotedthatthedonation effortsarejustanotherexampleof howDelawarehassteppedupinthe wakeofthistragedy.Lastweek,they said,theDelawareEmergencyManagementAgency(DEMA)andthe DelawareStateFireSchooldeployed aSwiftWaterRescueTeamtoNorth CarolinatosupportresponseandrecoveryeffortsfollowingthedevastationcausedbyHurricaneHelene.

Lastyear,Hall-Long,Donate Delaware,theFoodBank,andcommunityandstatepartnerssecured 44,000canistersofCareA2+infant formulatobeprovidedtoparentsof

childrenyoungerthan1throughout thestate.Theprogramwasexpanded lastsummertoremovethelimiton canisterspeoplecouldreceive.The DivisionofPublicHealthselected CareA2+becauseofthesimilaringredientstoSimilac,awidelyused formulabrandintheUnitedStates.

Therearenowmorethan60publicsitesacrossallthreecountiesthat

carrythecanisters.Theprogramhas partneredonspecialeventsanddirectlywithnonprofitstoreachconstituents.Toviewafulllistofpublic sites,visitthelieutenantgovernor’s websiteat https://ltgov.delaware.gov/formula/. Theremainingbatchesofformula willexpireinDecember2024.For questionsaboutformulause,contact

apediatricianandvisittheFDA’s websiteat https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesyou-food/infant-formula. Organizersoftheeffortalso thankedGov.JohnCarney,Donate Delaware,HighmarkDelaware,Bank ofAmerica,GenescoPharma, DelawareDivisionofPublicHealth andFoodBankofDelaware.

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Community

MilitaryAppreciationNightatIRHSfundsvetsinneed

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchool’sMilitaryAppreciationNightonOct.4 wasapartnershipamongtheArmy NationalGuard,HomeoftheBrave veterans’foundationandthelocal schooldistrict,designedtobringattentiontocareersinthemilitaryand totheneedsofthosewhohave servedinthearmedservices.

Thecharitableengagement helpedraise$1,200incashcontributions,dozensofdonatedblankets andpersonal-hygieneitems,and othergiftsfromthecommunityto supporthomelessveterans.

ThreeGuardsmencametoprovideinformationonmilitarycareers andhelpedwiththecointossatthe startoftheIRHSfootballgameversusSeafordHighSchoolonFriday nightunderthelightsinDagsboro. TworepresentativesfromHomeof theBrave,whoarealsoserviceveterans,collectedtoiletriesandother personalitemsforactive-dutypersonnel,bringingtheirRVanddisplaystotheIRcampusandstadium.

Theprogramstartedwithtwo IRHSfootballteammembersand theirparents,whoareactive-duty membersorveteransofthearmed forces.Theyhadanideatohelp othersandhonortheirparentsat thesametime.IRHSjuniorWeston WernerandsophomoreBrennan Loosecreatedaserviceprojectto donatetovetsinneed.

“Theywantedtorecognizethe sacrificeofourmilitaryveterans,as bothstudentshavepersonallywitnessedthesacrificethattheirparentshavemadeinservicetoour country,”saidIndianRiverSchool Districtofficials.

JayOwens,IRSDsuperintendent, wasatthefrontgateonFriday,talkingwithfamiliesandwaitingforhis ownchildrentoarriveforthegame.

“Thesetwoyoungmenwerevery passionateabouttheprojectto honorourmilitarypersonnel,”said Owens.“TheArmyNationalGuard providedthesegreatuniformsfor tonight’sgame.Wearecollecting suppliesnowfortheHomeofthe Bravefoundation,aswellascashin arafflethisevening.”

“WeknowtheGuardisalways willingtohelphereandatSussex CentralHighSchool,whichwill alsohostanighttohonorourmili-

IndianRiverHighSchoolpartneredwiththeArmyNationalGuard,HomeoftheBraveveterans’foundationandtheschooldistrictforitsMilitaryAppreciationNightonFriday,Oct.4.

tary,”hesaid.

RobSyphard,anassistantprincipalatIRHS,notedthatotherstudentswereassistingwiththe project.

“Theyarebringingtoiletries blanketsandbedding,giftcards, moneyforsuppliesandevenDART cardsforlocaltransportation,”he said,allofwhichisdesignatedfor vetsinneed.

Manystudentsworecamouflage gearorothermilitaryinsigniatothe ballgame.

“TheIndiansarehavingagreat season,”saidOwens,whosesonisa middle-schoolathleteplayingfootball,basketballandbaseball.“Let’s keepthewinningtraditionrolling here.”

“Thisnightisallforagoodcause andshowsthatthemilitaryservice isaviablepathwayforourkids,”he said.

“Atgraduationtime,wealsorecognizeourstudentswhohavemade themilitaryservicecommitment, andwehonorthemspecially—

Food&DrinkHistoryRevivalseriesstarting

TheHistoryRevivallectureseries fromtheLewesPublicLibraryand theZwaanendaelMuseumisreturningthisfallwithprogramshighlightingthehistoryofagricultureon theDelmarvapeninsula.

Forcenturies,Delawarehas grown,producedandbrewedfoods anddrinksthathavetraveledacross thecountryandaroundtheworld. Butwheredothesegoodscome from,andwhoarethepeople—past andpresent—whohavemadethis possible?

Throughprogramsandlectures, the“HistoryRevival:Foodand DrinkAcrossDelmarva”serieswill highlighttheuniquegoodsthathave gracedDelaware’stablesthroughout historyandtoday.

“Foodbringspeopletogether,and thisyear’sserieshassomethingfor everytaste,”saidDevonFilicicchia, ZwaanendaelMuseumsitesupervisor.“AttendeeswilllearnaboutmilitarycuisineandtheDelmarva poultryindustry.Theycansipsome teaandexploretheflavorsofSouth-

ernDelaware.And,joinusforaspecialfilmscreeningtoseethestories ofBlackwatermenintheChesapeake Baycometolife.”

TheserieskicksoffFriday,Oct. 11,at5p.m.,withapresentationby ChristianeWarren,executivedirector oftheDelawareAgriculturalMuseumtitled“ProduceandDairy FarmingintheSmallWonderState.” Warrenwillreviewthemuseum’s newexhibitiononproduceandfood, developedincollaborationwiththe SmithsonianInstitute,anddiscuss

thehistoryofthedairyindustryin Delaware,inadvanceofthemuseum’supcomingexhibit“Dairying inDelaware.” Alleventswillbeheldin-person attheLewesPublicLibrary,111 AdamsAvenueinLewes.Mostwill alsobeavailabletoviewonlinevia Zoom.Toregisterandlearnmore, visittinyurl.com/HistoryRevival2024 orcallthelibraryat(302)645-2733. Atregistration,participantswillbe askedtoselectin-personorvirtual attendance.

Eachyearsince1988,nonprofit SouthernDelawareTherapeuticRiding(SDTR)hasreliedonsponsorships,donationsandfundraisingto continueitsmissionofenrichingthe livesoflocalchildrenandadultswith specialneeds,onestrideatatime,and eachOctoberforthepastsevenyears, SDTRhasmovedasidetheriding arenahaybalestomakeroomfora danceflooratitsperenniallysold-out BarnDance.

Thisyear’sdown-homefestivities attheSDTRMiltonstablearenawill onceagainincludeline-dancingto livemusicbytheMasonDixonBand, abarbecuedinnerprovidedbyWhole RoastBarbequeServices,abourbon tastingstationandliveauction.

Ticketswillgoonsaleinmid-September,andtheeventwilltakeplace onSaturday,Oct.19,6-10p.m.

The BarnDanceisoneoftheSussex Countynonprofit’smajoreventstosupportSDTR’smissionofservicethrough itsfamilyoftherapyhorses,localriders, certifiedinstructorsandvolunteers.

“SDTRBarnDancefundraiseris criticalinhelpingprovidefinancial supportforourtherapeuticridingprogram,andscholarshipsforthosewho wouldotherwisebeunabletobenefit fromouruniqueservices,”saidJoAllegro-Smith,executivedirector.“SDTR hasaspecializedmissioninserviceto SussexCounty.TheannualBarn Danceisacriticalcornerstoneeventin ourabilitytoprovideequine-assisted therapytoservetheunmetneedsof participantswhohaveavarietyof phy sicalordevelopmentaldisabilities.”

ThemissionofSDTRis:“toimprovethephysicalandemotional wellbeingofchildrenandadultsliving withdisabilitiesthroughequine-assistedservicesinasupportiveenvironmentforridersandtheirfamilies.” Theprogramserveschildrenand adultswithphysicalanddevelopmentaldisabilitiessuchascerebralpalsy, autism,Downsyndrome,multiple sclerosisandheadtraumalivingin SussexCounty,Delaware.“SDTR strivestobringtheadvantagesof

therapeuticridingandotherequineassistedactivitiestoallmembersof

thecommunitywhocanbenefit.”

TolearnmoreaboutSDTR,visit

theirwebsiteat https://www.sdtrhr.com.

oftenwiththeircommissionorlettersofintentandsponsoringservice branchrecruiteronthestage,”said Owens.“Wetrytorecognizethose whowillhonortheircountrywith thatservicecommitment.”

IRSDBoardofEducationMemberCol.AnitaWest-Werner,wore severalfigurativehatstothegame onFridaynight—firstasmotherto WestonWerner,whoalsomade somecriticaltacklesduringthe game.West-Wernerknowsallthe playersandtheirrolesontheIndians’team.

ShealsosupportedtheHomeof theBravefundraiserbyhelpingto managethe50/50raffleduringthe game,workingthefencelinetoask forcashdonations.

“WestonandhisfriendBrennan wantedtodothisworktosupport themilitaryandbringmoreawarenesstoveteranswhomayhavea need,”shesaid.“It’salsoagreat chanceforourdistricttoengage withtheArmyNationalGuardand providemoreexcitementonfuture militarycareers.Youdon’twantstudentstomisstheopportunityto serveourcountrybecausetheydon’t knowabouttheseserviceoptions.”

West-Werneralsowasresponsi-

blefortheIRfootballteam’smeal thenightbeforethegame.

“Imadetheseguysprettygreat chickenandshrimpwithalfredo sauce,”shesaid.

Knowntostudentsas“Mama

West,”theAirForcecoloneland UnitedAirlinespilotstillfound timetomakeameal.

“Iused12chickenbreasts,cutto size,and6poundsoffreshshrimp, alongwith6poundsofpastaanda

thickcheesealfredosaucetopullthe pre-gamemealtogether,”saidWestWerner,intimatingthatthefootball playerscamehungry.

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NationalguardsmenandHomeoftheBravevolunteersonthefieldafterthecointoss.

A HUGE thank you to ALL our Business on Board (70+) and other business (22+) who support OSTD! We couldn’t do this without each of you! Here’s just a few highlights from 2024.

Thank you to the Cripple Creek Golf Tournament event committee and participants!

Your incredible generosity over the years has made a difference and served our wounded veterans well!

Thank you Bay Colony Boat Captains & volunteers! You provided the wow factor with a lot of fun on the water!

Thank you DE State Police!

Your motorcade escort, Drum & Pipe Corp, and majestic horses made the parade a spectacular sight

THANK YOU THANK YOU

www.operationseastheday.org

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL 11TH ANNUAL WARRIOR BEACH WEEK!

As Operation SEAs the Day is a 100% volunteer, community-based, non-profit organization, we cherish the support of our sponsors, local businesses on board, homeowners, volunteers, first responders, donors and supporters!

You make it possible for us to honor and serve our brave wounded veterans and their families, who have sacrificed in serving our country, by bringing them to Bethany Beach for a week of rest, relaxation and fun. This year we hosted 24 families, totaling 94 people that enjoyed the benefits of your generosity. Mostly, they felt the love and support from our community. Here’s a few words from our Veterans, expressing their deep gratitude for all that you’ve done…

“Thank you so much for allowing my wife and I to stay at this beautiful home at Bethany Beach. I’m a veteran who served 26 years in the Army, 23 years as a Green Beret, deploying to multiple countries. In Special Operations, we leave under the cover of darkness and return under the cover of darkness. In 25 deployments, we never received a “Welcome Home”. I thought that was something that only happened on TV. It wasn’t until Operation SEAs the Day in Bethany Beach gave me my own parade, with people lining the streets and saying thank-you, that I realized what Welcome Home really means.”

“Thank you for opening your home to my family for the week. Your home was beautiful and relaxing. It gave our family a complete recharge being here. Spending time with each other and making memories has been our goal. This town and its people are so incredibly patriotic that it brought tears to our eyes. You made us feel seen and valued beyond measure! Bethany Beach and its people will be in our hearts forever!”

“Being selected for Operation SEAs the Day and staying in your home this week has truly been a moment of peace… and a week we will never forget! I cannot find the words to explain how grateful my family and I are that you went out of your way to make sure a veteran and their family were able to stay at your incredible home for Operation SEAs the Day 2024. Even if I started listing all the highlights, I would not be able to fit everything on this thank-you card that I would like to share.”

“Thank you for not just opening your home, but opening your heart and generously sharing both with us. Your generosity has helped our family grow closer and take a step in healing together so one day we can try to do as much for others as you have done for us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!”

“We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts to stay in your beautiful home. Operation SEAs the Day Warrior Beach Week was an amazing experience for our family. This was the first vacation we have taken as a family and it was so needed! Grateful is truly an understatement. Thank you, thank you!”

“It’s been a humbling and fulfilling experience that left us wanting to pay it forward in our lives. We appreciate all you do for the veteran families!”

OPERATION SEAS THE DAY 2025 coming September 2 - 7, 2025

Family Beach Portraits.

CenterforBreastHealth welcomespractitioner

BeebeHealthcarerecentlywelcomedtheadditionofMimiHilderley, MSN,FNP-BC,APRN,CNOR,toits CenterforBreastHealthteam.

Hilderleyisanursepractitioner whoprovidesspecializedcarefornew andexistingpatients,withafocuson thetreatmentofbothbenignandmalignantconditionsofthebreast.She addressesabnormalmammograms, breastlumps,breastpain,nippledischargeandbreastinfections,andalso supportspatientsinneedofpost-operativeandfollow-upcare.

Additionally,Hilderleyadvocates forbreastcancerpreventionandsurveillance,andhelpspatientsunderstandtheirriskbasedontheirpersonal andfamilyhistory,andoverallbreast health.

Mostrecently,Hilderleyservedas anadvancedpracticeregisterednurse atNutriHealthinGeorgetown,where shepracticedobesitymedicineforadolescentsandadults.Throughouther career,shehascaredforpatientson cardiac,thoracic,vascularsurgery, women’shealth,breastsurgery,pediatricsurgery,endoscopy,generalsurgeryandplasticsurgeryunits.

HilderleyhasworkedforEllisHos-

pitalinSchenectady,N.Y.;Advent HealthTampa;ChamplainValley PhysiciansHospitalinPlattsburgh, N.Y.;NorthwestMedicalCenterin Tucson,Ariz.;andatAlbanyMedical CenterinAlbany,N.Y.

Hilderleyhasearnedtwobachelor’s degrees—oneinnursingfromUtica CollegeinLiverpool,N.Y.,andanotherinbiologyfromBinghamton University,inVestal,N.Y.Shecompletedhermaster’sdegreetobecomea familynursepractitioneratSouthUniversityinTampa,Fla.HilderleyiscertifiedasanAdvancedPractice RegisteredNurse(APRN)inboth DelawareandFlorida,isaCertified OperatingRoomNurse(CNOR),and isamemberoftheDelawareCoalition ofNursePractitioners.

“IamproudtoworkforBeebe, whereIcanfocusonadvancingcancer pre ventionandimprovingtheoverall healthandwellnessofpatients throughoutSussexCounty,”said Hilderley.

Outsideofwork,Hilderleysaid,she enjoystraveling,relaxingonthebeach, playingtennis,gardeningandcooking. FormoreinformationaboutBeebe Healthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.

‘MeetYourCandidates’ eventsplannedinOctober

TheDelawareConventionof StatesTeamwillhostaseriesofcandidatetownhallsthroughoutthestate inOctober,forstateHouseandSenatedistrictcandidatesfromallparties, andallconstituentsarebeinginvited.

AccordingtoStateDirectorGinny Watkins,“Theprimarygoalofthese townhallsistoensurethepublicunderstandshoweachcandidate,if elected,planstoservethecommunity.”

Audiencememberswillsubmit questions,whichthemoderatorwill thenusetofacilitateconversations andalloweachcandidatetoarticulate theirstancesontheissues.

Areaeventsinclude: •HouseDistrict36—Milford SeniorCenter,111ParkAvenue,Milford,Thursday,Oct.17,6:30p.m.; •HD14,HD20,SD6—Lewes PublicLibrary,111AdamsAvenue, Lewes,Monday,Oct21,6p.m.; •HD4,HD41—MillsboroFire Hall,109EStateSt,Millsboro, Thursday,Oct.24,6p.m.

Tofindalocallegislator,visit https://legis.delaware.gov/FindMyLegislator;

TodeterminewhichHousedistrict aresidentisin,visit

https://legis.delaware.gov/Chambers/House/AssemblyMembers; TodeterminewhichSenatedistrict aresidentisin,visit

https://legis.delaware.gov/Chambers/Senate/AssemblyMembers. Alistofcandidatesisat https://elections.delaware.gov/candidates/candidatelist/genl_fcddt_2024.s html.

“Townhallsareimportanttoa healthydemocracy,”organizerssaid. “Whenyoupeelbackthemanylayers ofpartisanpoliticsthataredominatingthenationalconversation,youwill findgenuinepeoplewhowantto makeadifferencefortheircommunitiesandtheircountry.Thisiswhat motivatesTeamDelawareConvention ofStatesandwhyweareholding thesetownhallmeetings.”

ConventionofStatesActionisa 501c(4)nonprofitandnonpartisanorganizationparticipatinginall50 states,andincludesmorethan5millionvolunteers,supportersandadvocates“buildingastrong,engagedarmy ofself-governingcitizens.”

Gubernatorialcandidates tomeetinSussexCounty

CandidatesforgovernorofDelaware MattMeyer(D)andMichaelRamone (R)willsquareoffatapublicforumon Saturday,Oct.19,6to7:30p.m.,inthe Arts&ScienceCenterTheateratthe DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege’sGeorgetownCampus.

SponsoredbytheLeagueofWomen VotersofSussexCountyandthe LeagueofWomenVotersofDelaware, withthesupportoftheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen— Delaware,theforumwillbemoderated bythestateleaguepresident,Tiffany GeyerLydon.

Followingbriefopeningstatements bythecandidates,theforumwillfocus entirelyonwrittenquestionsfromthe audience.TheLeagueencouragesattendeestobringwrittenquestions,legibly printedona3-by-5-inchcard.Notecardsandpencilsforposingquestions willalsobeavailableatthedoorand frommonitorsintheaislesthroughout theprogram.ASLConnectionswill providesign-languageinterpretation.

“ TheDelawaregovernor’sprimary responsibilityistooverseetheoperation oftheexecutivebranchofgovernment andserveasthemainspokespersonfor

thestate,”Leaguerepresentativessaid. “Asthestate’schiefexecutiveofficer,the governorisnotonlyresponsibleforimplementingstatelawsbutcanalsoadvanceneworrevisedpoliciesand programsinavarietyofways,including executiveorders,executivebudgets,and legislativeproposalsandvetoes.”

The candidatesforgovernorhave beenaskedtopostbackgroundinformationandtheiranswerstoquestionson keyissuesonVOTE411.org,the LeagueofWomenVoters’onlinevoters’ guide.Voterscangotothewebsiteand comparethecandidates’viewsonsuch issuesasgreenhousegasemissions, homelessness,policetransparencyand accountability,anddealingwiththe consequencesofdrugaddictionin Delaware.

Tomaintainaneutralatmosphereat the forum,theLeagueprohibitselectioneeringintheroom,includingwearingclothing,hats,buttonsorother itemspromotingeithercandidate.Goto sussexlwv.orgorVOTE411.orgforfurtherinformation.Theforumwillalsobe streamedliveat www.youtube.com@leagueofwomenvoterssussex2638.

24 Hour Awake Staff

VoterregistrationdeadlineisOct.12

TheDelawareDepartmentofElections(DOE)recentlyinformedeligibleDelawareresidentswhoarenotyet registeredtovoteinDelawareand whowishtovoteintheNov.5GeneralElectionthattheymustregisterto voteonorbeforeSaturday,Oct.12,at 11:59p.m.inordertovoteinthe GeneralElection.

Individualsmayregistertovotein Delawareiftheyareacitizenofthe UnitedStatesand:

•ArearesidentofDelaware (Delawareistheirhome);and

•Willbe18yearsoldonorbefore Nov.5.

Detailedvoterregistrationinforma-

tionandeligibilityrequirementsare availableonlineat https://de.gov/voterfaq.

Eligibleindividualsmayregisterto vote:

•Onlineathttps://ivote.de.gov.

•Bydownloadingandprintinga formfromtheDepartmentofElectionswebsite,athttps://de.gov/vrapp. Completetheapplication,signitand submitthecompletedformtotheDepartmentofElections.Completed voterregistrationapplicationsfornew registrantsmustbereceivedorpostmarkedbySaturday,Oct.12,inorder tomakethevoterregistrationdeadline.

•BycallingtheDepartmentof ElectionsOfficeinthecountyofresidencetohaveavoterregistrationapplicationmailedforcompletion. CompletedvoterregistrationapplicationsfornewregistrantsmustbereceivedorpostmarkedbySaturday,Oct. 12,inordertomakethevoterregistrationdeadline.

•InpersonataDepartmentof Electionsoffice(inWilmington, DoverorGeorgetown)duringregular businesshours,MondaythroughFriday,8a.m.to4:30p.m.,andonSaturday,Oct.12,,8a.m.to4:30p.m. BringIDshowingnameandcurrent Delawareaddress.

TheDepartmentofElections’SussexCountyofficeisat119N.Race Street,Georgetown,andcanbe reachedbycalling(302)856-5367or emailingvotesc@delaware.gov. Delawareresidentsmaycheckto seeiftheyareregisteredtovotein Delawareonlineat

https://ivote.de.gov,orbycontacting theDepartmentofElectionsofficein theircountyofresidence.

SeetheGeneralElectionVoter RegistrationDeadlineNoticeposted ontheDepartment’swebsiteat https://de.gov/VRGE2024orcallthe DOEat(302)739-4277fordetailson howtoregistertovoteinDelaware.

DoEannouncesearlyvotingschedule,sites

TheDelawareDepartmentofElectionsthisweekannouncedthegeneral electionearlyvotingsitesandschedule forNov.5,pursuanttoDelawarelaw 15Del.C.§5403.

Delawareregisteredvotersmayvote inpersonatanyearlyvotingsitein theircountyofresidenceduringthe 10-dayearlyvotingperiodpriorto GeneralElectionDayonNov.5.Early votingfortheGeneralElectionbegins

Friday,Oct.25.

Earlyvotingsitesineachcounty willbeopenforvotingintheGeneral Electionatthesetimes:

•Friday,Oct.25,throughTuesday, Oct.29,11a.m.to7p.m.

•Wednesday,Oct.30,throughSunday,Nov.3,7a.m.to7p.m.

Earlyvotingsitesarelistedonline athttps://de.gov/votinglocations.In SussexCounty,earlyvotingsitesin-

clude:

•AmericanLegionPost28,Millsboro,31768LegionRd.,Millsboro; •DepartmentofElectionsWarehouse,Georgetown,542S.Bedford St.,Georgetown; •DepartmentofElectionsWarehouse,Seaford,200AllenSt.,Seaford; •EllendaleFireHall,302MainSt., Ellendale; •LaurelFireHall,205W.10thSt., Laurel;

•MargaretH.RollinsCommunity

Center,101AdamsAve.,Lewes; •MidwayEarlyVotingSite,18585 CoastalHwy.,RehobothBeach; •MillvilleCommunityCenter, 32517DukesDr.,Millville;and •RoxanaFireHall,35943Zion ChurchRd.,Frankford.

AdditionalGeneralElectioninformationisavailableontheDepartment’sGeneralElectionswebpageat https://de.gov/gen,orbycallingthe DepartmentofElectionsat(302)7394277.

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FocusMultisportsfliesnutritionitemstoNorthCarolinaresidents

OnThursday,Oct.3,on behalfofFocusMultisportsanditsparticipants, RickHundley—Focus Multisports’co-ownerand racedirector/USATF coach—flewhisfourseater315hpMooney M20KRocketairplaneto Rutherfordton,N.C., whichwasadisaster-relief dropsite,deliveringtherequested315poundsof powderednutritiondrink mix.

Hundleyandhiscopilotweregreetedbyabout 50volunteersonthe groundtounloadtheaircraft,inadditiontoabouta dozenaircraftarrivingat aboutthesametime— with25aircraftlinedupto beunloadedontheground duetotheroadtransportationsystemsbeingvirtually wiped-out.Eachtriptook Hundleyabouttwohours eachwayfromtheGeorgetownairport.

RickHundley’sfour-seater315hpMooneyM20KRocketairplaneparticipatesinasupplydropfor NorthCarolinaresidents.

Inaddition,ontheground, ErnieFelici—FocusMultisports’ co-ownerandracedirector—deliveredpreviousevents’shirts,hats

andotherclothingtotheDewey BeachLionsClub,whichwillbe sendingcombinedaidtoNorth CarolinaandFloridafromDover

AirForceBase. FocusMultisportsisa Delaware-basednon-profitmultisportcompany,ownedandoper-

atedbyHundleyandFelici. Throughtheyears,their eventshaveraisedmore than$750,000indonations forSussexCounty-area non-profitsandschool programs.

Participantscanregister nowfortheannual Bethany-FenwickThanksgivingDayTurkeyTrot FamilyRunWalkonNov. 28at

BethanyTurkeyTrot.com, withtheeventbenefiting theBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyandthe holidayNeighborsinNeed fooddrive.

Registrationisalsoopen fortheannualApril11-13, 2025,CoastalDelaware RunningFestival—an RRCAStateChampionshipeventconsistingof aBostonQualifying MarathonCourse,Half Marathoner’sBestHalf Marathon,9KandDewey Beach5K—at codelrun.com,benefitingSussex County-areanon-profits,aswellas multipleacademicsandathletics programs.

CoastalPoint•Submitted

forDelawareBreast CancerCoalition

TheBags,Booze&Boobsevent, hostedbyStockleyTavernonSept.28

raised$114,000fortheDelawareBreast CancerCoalition(DBCC),exceeding allexpectations,organizerssaidthis week.Throughouttheday,hundredsof participantscametogetherforadayof cornholetournaments,guest-bartending competitions,auctionsandraffles.

“Fromfamiliestolocalbusinesses, theturnoutandparticipationreflected the tremendouscommitmenttofightingbreastcancer.”

Eventhighlightsincluded:

•Cornholetournamenthostedby DelawareCornhole;

•Guest-bartendingcompetition— Localguestbartendersraisedfunds throughtips,with100percentofthe proceedsgoingdirectlytotheDBCC.

•Liveandsilentauctions—Communitymembersbidondonateditems, withallfundssupportingbreastcancer awareness,researchandpatientservices.

•50/50raffle.

“StockleyTavernwasbuzzingwith excitementasparticipantsanddonors alikeshowedtheirdedicationtosupportingbreastcancerresearch,earlydetectionandassistanceforthosebattling thedisease.Everydollarraisedwillgo directlytowardhelpingtheDelaware BreastCancerCoalitioncontinueits vitalwork,”organizerssaid.

“Weareoverwhelmedbytheoutpouringofgenerosityfromourcommunity,”saideventorganizersatStockley Tavern.“Raising$114,000isatestamenttothecommitmentandcompassionthatourneighbors,friendsand localbusinesseshavetowardmakinga differenceinthefightagainstbreast cancer.Wecouldn’thavedoneitwithouteachandeveryoneofyou.”

Sponsorsincluded:

•EmeraldSponsors—Preston Ford,MelvinJosephC.C.,JDShuckers,RentEquip/PartyCentral,Stockley Materials,M.L.JosephS&G,StockleyTavern;

•SapphireSponsors—FirstState Crane,DirtWorks,FleetTitans, TechnoGoober,GooberSupport,Tidal Health,R.E.Pierson,KHOV;

•RubySponsors—Bi-Rite,Carey Insurance,CompleteTreeCare, HitchensTireService,MorrisJames, NKSDistributors,Pennoni,StraightLine,SussexMedical,EZWork Trucks;

•PearlSponsors—Associated Builders,CapstoneHomes,Highway One,GillespiePrecast;and

•OpalSponsors—Daisy’sWell Drilling,JeffTidwellMerrillLynch, SposatoLandscaping,WilgusAssociates,CoastalMarketing.

MillsboroChamberhostsribbon-cuttingatTheHudsonWaterfront

CoastalPoint•Submitted

AlysonandBradHudson,front,withtheirsonJackson,celebratetheribbon-cuttingfortherebrandedHudsonWaterfrontevent venue.Theyarejoinedby,fromleft:MikeDunmyer,DakotaKellermeyer,NadineTimpanaro,BryantZimmerman,BillieNutter, NancyPinera,StevenTyson,ArtBlanchette,HeatherDeMarie,JimFuss,KatieBrittingham,ErinScharpandRandallCash.

TheEstateatPlantationRidge hasbeenrebrandedandisnowcalled TheHudsonWaterfront.The GreaterMillsboroChamberof Commercehostedaribbon-cutting and“coffeeconnect”attheevent venuerecently.

TheformerLasherestate,renovatedbyAlysonandHudson,was openedasabed-and-breakfastand eventvenueoriginallycalledPlantationRidgeand,now,TheHudson Waterfront.Theyhostweddings, eventsandmeetings,andgreetguests tothebed-and-breakfast.

TheHudsonWaterfrontjoined theMillsboroChamberrecently,and theChamberorganizedaribboncuttingandnetworkingeventatthe venuetomarktherebranding.

TheHudsonsgrewupinMillsboro,bothgraduatingfromSussex CentralHighSchool.Afterhigh school,BradHudsonenlistedinthe AirForce,whileAlysonHudsonattendedDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege.Shemajoredin architecturalengineering,interior designandarthistory.

Shewaswaitressingatthetime anddecidedtotakeabreaktosee theworld,travelingtoEgyptand Greece.Whenshereturned,she transferredtotheUniversityof Delaware,finishingwithabachelor’s degreeinarthistory,andspending timetravelingtoItalyandIreland duringhercollegeyears.

BradHudsoncompletedhisfouryearenlistment,travelingtomanylocationsforeignanddomestic.When hewashonorablydischarged,he foundhispassionforpursuinglaw enforcementand,aftercompleting histrainingattheDelawareState PoliceAcademy,hewentontohave an11-yearcareerinlawenforcement.

AlysonHudsonworkedmany jobs,includingasananny,realestate agent,aninteriordesigner,andoperatingroomnurse.ShelivedinPennsylvaniafor13yearsbeforereturning toSussexCountytolivewithher motherandherson,Enzo.

In2016,AlysonHudsonpurchasedtheformerLasherestatewith designstorenovateit.BradHudson rejoinedtheAirReservesfollowing 9/11andlaterbecameafederalair marshal,retiringfromservicein 2019.Hehasfourchildren.Bradand AlysonHudsonmetin2020.marryingattheirowneventvenuein2021. Thecouplewelcomedtheirson,Jack, in2023.

Formoreinformation,visit https://thehudsonwaterfrontde.com.

PleinairpaintingclassofferedatRehobothArtLeague

Artistscantrytheirhandatplein airpaintingwithaweekendartclass fromtheRehobothArtLeague. ArtistJimRehakwillleadstudents throughhisclass“Paintingthe Light:PleinAir,”fromFriday,Oct. 18,toSunday,Oct.20,from9a.m.to 3p.m.eachday.

Describedasperfectforweekend visitors,thethree-dayclasswilltake intermediateandadvancedstudents outsidetolearntopaintenpleinair —“oneofthemosticonicandhistoricwaysofcreatingart.”Theclass willputanemphasisonsimplifying theelementsofthelandscapeand sharpeningpleinairpaintingskills. Thatwillincludelearningthebest strategyandapproachfortheindividualartist.Anypaintmediumis welcome.

“PaintingtheLight:PleinAir”is availabletothose18orolder.The costoftheclassis$235formembers or$245fornon-members.Visitrehobothartleague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408,ext.112,toregister.

October10-12

BookSaleBenefit— GeorgetownPublicLibraryishostingaBookSalebenefitevent thatwillrunthroughSaturday,Oct.12.The hoursare10a.m.to7p.m.onThursday, 10a.m.to5p.m.onFriday,and10a.m.to 1p.m.onSaturday.Inaddition,therewill beaSip’n’ShopbenefiteventonFriday, Oct.11,from6to8p.m.Therewillbea silentauction,localauthors,lightrefreshments,withlocalwineavailable.

October10

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)

Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participa ntsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipesandhowtoimprove them,aswellasthebookitself.Thisclub isagreatwayforyoutomeetmembersof yourcommunityandtrynewfoods!(Bring Tupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.)This month,wewillbecookingfromFoodofthe ItalianSouthbyKatieParla.Copiesof the bookwillbeavailableforcheckoutatthe circulationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Areferencecopywillbeavailableuponrequest ifnoothercopiesareavailable.Free,for

ages18-plus,registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

SewnArtQuilt— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.foraworkshoptocreatesmallartquilts.Nosewingmachineis needed,butb asichand-sewingexperience isnecessary.We'llprovidemostofthe suppliesneeded—fabric(wehavelots!), embellishments,muslinforbackingand battingforbetweenlayers.Thisisathreesessionworkshop.Whenyousignupfor firstsession,youwillautomaticallybe signedupforallthreeclasses.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPu blicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months,

andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronsat1p.m.toplaygamesinour CommunityRoomeveryThursdaysuchas dominoes,Scrabble,andcardgames!Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HalloweenTeenMovieNight—AQuiet Place:DayOne— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.onour4ktheatersetup.MoviesRatedG–PG-13.F orAges12 andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizza order.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingus atfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October11

FallGardening— TherewillbeaFallGardeningforWildlifeMeadowTourat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom2to3p.m. JoinStephenPryceLea,DBGDeputyExecutiveDirector,ashegivesanintimatetour ofthe2-acrePietOudolfMeadowasit changes toitsfallcolors.Thisisafamilyfriendlyclass.Membersareadmittedfree, andnon-memberspaya$15admission fee.Children16andunderareadmitted free,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Must makeclassreservationsbygoingto http://www.delawaregardens.org/events. PlantingFallBulbsforSpring— Join CatherineWinklerofRootsLandscapingin SelbyvilleatSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.fora90-minuteeducationalpresentationonfallbulbs.Learnaboutthe timing of,preparationfor,andfallplantingof springfloweringbulbs,aswellasthecorrecttechniquesforplanting,includingsoil prepandlandscapeapplicationanddesign. Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforever yone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguide participantsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 12:30p.m.throughyoga,whichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October12

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

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 from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat6p.m.onthefirstTues-

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dayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothearea andwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasa newmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwiththe bartenderandshewillfindanofficertotake careofyou.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,aswellas stateandnationalorganizations.Theymeet thesecondMondayofeachmonth(from Sep temberthroughJune)attheIndianRiver YachtClubat10a.m.Tolearnmore,contact Lynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytim ethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

don’taccept. BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwi ches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usin gthenewTelehealthKiosk.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,inscribirseenla escuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor

People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

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

FlipFive— Update:Post24isclosedthis weekduetowellissues.AmericanLegion Post24inDagsboroishostingFlipFive gamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m. Members,guestsandthegeneralpublicare allinvitedtoplay.Justsignthebookand write“FlipFive”nexttoyourname.

WingNight— Update:Post24isclosedthis weekduetowellissues.AmericanLegion Post24inDagsboroishostingWingNight everyThursdayat6:30p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublic areallinvited.

SeafoodNight— Update:Post24isclosed thisweekduetowellissues.AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingSeafood NighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m. Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— Update:Post24isclosedthis weekduetowellissues.AmericanLegion Post24inDagsboroishostingdinnerevery

Saturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Member s, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3p.m. atthechurch..Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtipsondealingwiththelossofa l ovedone.Formoreinformation,call5399510.

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

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlL iebeskindat(410)530-0064.

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.S ocialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteeusuallymeetsthefirstWednesdayofevery monthat5p.m.AllDemocratsarewelcome toattend.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.o rgor theirFacebookpageatdeldems38.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.atTheHopeCenter.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-infeeforeith erclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewel-

Friends,familyandthecommunityofBearTrapDunesgatheredtocelebrateDickandJoycePool’s25yearsworkingintheOceanViewcommunity.

Poolscelebrate25yearslivinginBearTrap

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DickPoolsurprisedthenurse whensheaskedroutinequestions beforehesawhisdoctorrecently.

Shewantedtoknowhowactive heis,andhetoldherheswims, bikesandwalksand—oh,yes— heliftstwodayseveryweek.

“Ofcourse,shethoughtImeant Iwasliftingweightsatthegym. Shesaid,‘Howlongdoyoulift?’ andIsaid,‘Foraboutsevenhours.’ Shesaid,‘Sevenhours?’”Poolrecalled,laughing.

But,infact,hedoeslift—hoistinggolfbagsfrominsidecarsand placingthemincartsatBearTrap DunesGolfClubinOceanView, whereheandhiswife,Joyce,have workedfor25years.

Pool,78,isinthecartareaand hiswife,76,booksteetimes,answerscallsandworksinthepro shop.

OnSept.19,theywerehonored forthatmilestonequarter-century ataluncheonattendedbyabout 100friends,andwerepleasantly surprisedbytheturnout.

“Itwasquiteoverwhelming,” Poolsaid.

“Ithadagolftheme.Thecake waswhitewithalotofgreen,”his wifesaid,addingthatfellowemployeeGarlandSaville,whoworks inagronomyatthegolfcourse,has alsobeenthere25yearsandwas honoredbythosewhoworkinthat section.

“Wegotalotofgifts.Weexpectedafewpeoplewouldbethere, buttheroomwasfull.It’sgoodexerciseanditkeepsushealthy,” addedPool,whosewifewasthe firstemployeewhenBearTrap opened.

“BearTrapisalittleretirement job,”saidMrs.Pool—who,with herhusband,isanativeofNewJersey—explainingthatshestarted workingthereinAugust1999and hejoinedherthefollowingMarch.

For30years,hetaughtbusiness educationatHackettstownHigh SchoolinNewJersey,andshe workedforM&MMars,alsoin Hackettstown.

“Iretired,andIsaid,‘Ineed somethingtodoforacoupledaysa week,’andaneighbortoldmethey

neededhelp.Dickjoinedacouple monthslater,andit’sbeenareally funlittleretirementjob,”shesaid.

TheyworkonFridaysandSaturdays.

ForMrs.Pool,atypicaldayis “prettyhectic,”shesaid.

“We’retypicallycheckinginanywherefrom300to350golfersina day,sellingmerchandise,making teetimes,lookingforgolfclubs— anythingthatneedstobedone.I checkthemin.Itaketheirpayment,getthemsetupfortherange. Ianswerthephone.Wegetalotof phonecalls.Iansweranyquestions theyhave.Wehaveareallynice merchandiseshopthatsellsclothingandgolfclubs,”shesaid.

“It’saprivatecourse,soithas membershipsandalsopublicplay. Rightnowisaverybusypackage season.Alotofplayerscomefor theweekendandplayfourdifferent courses,andBearTrapisoneof theirfavorites,”saidMr.Pool, whoseworkdaysincludeopening thecartbarn,takingcartsout,puttingbagsintocarts,cleaningclubs aftergolfersplayandcleaningthe carts.

Mrs.Poolstartedgolfingafter startingworkatBearTrap.Her husbandhadpickedupthegamea coupleyearsprior.

“Neitherofusthoughtwe’dbein thegolfbusiness,butweplaytwice aweek.Weplaytogether,orshe playswithherfriendsandIplay withtheguys,”Mr.Poolsaid.

“Severalmemberswereinstrumentalinmakingthecelebration happen,”Mrs.Poolsaid.“Itwas wonderful.Itwasoverwhelming becauseoftheamountofmembers thatwerethere.Wethoughtthere wouldbeafewpeopletheretosay hello,buttherewereover100 there,”shesaid.

After25years,theyhaveno planstoretire.

“It’sawonderfulatmosphere. Themembersarewonderful.The public—whentheycomethere, theyareonvacation,sotheyarein agoodmood,andthemembersare verynice.Wehaveasuperbmembershiplist,”Mrs.Poolsaid.

“Aslongasourbodiesholdup, wearegoingtobethereforacouplemoreyears.”

Powell’slegacytobediscussed Familiesasked totakesurvey onchildcareneeds

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CarolHurleyandKristenLow— thedaughterandgranddaughter,respectively,ofthelateWandaWilley Powell,oneofthefoundersoftheHistoricVillageinOceanView—willdiscussPowellandhermanyinterestsand talentsat7p.m.onWednesday,Oct.23, atHall’sStoreintheHistoricVillage.

Powellspoketherein2009,anda videoofherpresentationwillbeshown, BarbaraSlavin,presidentoftheHistoric Village,said.

“Whenshespoke,Ifeltlikeitwasa comedyshow.Shetalkedaboutgrowing up.TheIndianscamethroughMillville, andshewasn’tallowedtogooutofthe housetoseethembecauseeverybody

wasafraid.Shetalkedaboutgoingto thecreekandcatchingcrabsandtaking thembackinabasket…goingtothe beach.Theboardwalkwashighenough thatyoucouldtakeahorseandbuggy undertheboardwalkatthattime.She wasinMillville,butshecamethrough OceanView,andwhenshegotmarried, theybuiltahouseinOceanView.Itwas a fantasticpresentation,”Slavinsaid.

PowelldiedinSeptemberof2023at theageof95.

Inherobituary,herfamilyrememberedherasanartistwhose“loveoflife didnotcometoanendwithherdeath.”

Shepaintedlocalhistoricalsitesand hadapassionfor“storytellingand bringingtolifehertalesofgrowingup inthelocalbeachareacommunities.”

“Thesimplestpleasuresinlife

broughtgreatjoytoWanda.Sheloveda relaxingafternoonofplayinggames with goodfriends.Herdaysweremade completebyvisitswithmanyfamilyand friends,”herobituarystated.

“Somanypeoplecametoseeher, probably100people,whenshespoke.It isworthseeingagain,”Slavinsaid.

“Herhusband[WilliamPowellSr.] wasthefirstchiefofpoliceinBethany Beach.Shewassowell-knowninthe communityandsowell-loved.Thatwas themainreasonfordoingthis.Iwanted tocelebrateher.Ithoughtweshoulddo itagain.Thosewhodidseeitwillenjoy it againbecauseit’ssohumorousand factual,”Slavinsaid.

Theeventisfreeandopentothe public.Lightrefreshmentswillbe served.

Anewsurveyaimstodocument Delawarefamilies’childcareneedsand experiencestodrivechange.TheFirst StatePre-KCoalitionisaskingparents ofchildrenyoungerthan12toshare theirstories.

Familieswhocompletethesurveydo nothavetobepermanentresidentsor U.S.citizenstotakethesurvey.

“Thesurveyseekstohighlightand understandwhattheneedsofall Delawareanfamiliesandcommunity membersneedintheirearlychildcare programs.Thesurveyisconfidential, andnoindividualdatawillbeshared,” FirstStatePre-KCoalitionrepresentativessaid.

Thecoalitionurgedparentstotake thesurveyatbit.ly/2024DEfamilysurvey.Familiescantakethesurveyin English,SpanishorHaitianCreole. Theycanchoosealanguageinthetoprightcorner.

“Thecostofchildcaremakesitimpossibletogetahead,letalonepaydebt, ordoanythingextraoutsideofdailyliving,”saidaparentfromNewCastle Countyrespondingtolastyear’ssurvey.

“Delawarefamiliesfaceaheavyburdenfromhighchildcarecosts,”accordingtotheFirstStatePre-KCoalition. “Manystruggletofindoraffordgood care.Providersfaceburnout,staffing shortagesandbudgetcuts.Lastyear’s surveyshowedthat44percentoffamiliesfacedproblems.Theseincludeda lackofprograms,schedulingconflicts andhighcosts.”

Thesurveyasksaboutfamilies’childcaresearchesandthekindofchildcare theyuse.Italsoaskshowchildcarehas affectedtheircareersandhowithas changedtheirfamilybudgets.AccordingtotheFirstStatePre-KCoalition, 80percentoffamilieslastyearsaidhigh childcarecostsblockthemfromworking,studyingorbuyingahome.

“Surveysshowthatchildcareadvocatesandproviderswanttohelpfamiliesmore.Thatincludesbetteraccessto subsidizedchildcare.Theyalsowantincreasedsupportforproviderstohelp meet thegrowingdemand.Manyfamiliesstillcannotaffordqualitychildcare. Theannualsurveyaimstohelpensure thateveryfamilygetsthecarethey need.”

Theaveragecostofchildcareper yearperchildis$10,164inDelaware. Only1in5childrenhaveaccessto state-sponsoredprograms.

Formoreinformation,visit www.firststateprek.com.

DelawareEARNSdeadlineapproaching

ThedeadlineforemployerstoregisterfortheDelawareEARNSprogram islessthantwoweeksaway.All Delawareemployersarerequiredby statelawtoregisterforDelaware EARNSbyOct.15iftheyhavefiveor moreW-2employeesanddonotcurrentlyofferaretirementplan.TheOfficeoftheStateTreasurerhasensured thattheregistrationprocessandimplementationoftheprogramarequickand convenientforbusinesses,officialssaid.

“We’reextremelygratefultoeveryonewhohashelpedusspreadtheword abouttheDelawareEARNSprogram,” saidStateTreasurerColleenC.Davis. “I’vebeencommittedtothisprogram foryears,andI’msoproudtohearthe positivefeedbackwe’vereceivedfrom employersandemployeeswhohavealreadybegunimplementingtheprogram.Welookforwardtocontinuing toofferDelawareEARNStomany Delawareans,ensuringtheyfeelsecure withtheirretirement.”

ArecentAARPsurveyfoundthat 20percentofadults50orolderhaveno retirementsavings,andmorethanhalf (61percent)areworriedtheywillnot haveenoughmoneyinretirement.In Delaware,nearly40percentofprivatesectoremployeesdonothaveaccessto retirementsavingsthroughwork.

“Wehadbeenintouchwithseveral companiesforafewyearsinaneffort tocreatepoliciesandplansthatwould offeraretirementsavingsplantoour employees,”saidToniDickerson,administratoratSussexPreschools,chair oftheChildCareAssociationofSussex Countyandanearlyadopterof DelawareEARNS.“Ourstaffisgrateful!Manyofthemhadconsideredleavingthefieldtofindemploymentwith anexistingretirementsavingsplan,so thiswasmuchneeded.”

Whenemployersregisterwiththe DelawareEARNSprogram,officials said,theyhelptheiremployeesestablish afinanciallysecurefuture,witheasy, automaticpayrollcontributionstoa RothIRA—allatnocosttotheemployer.“Whiletheprogramaimsto benefitemployees,italsohelps Delawarebusinessesattractandretain high-qualityworkers,ensuringabright future.”

“Iwasalittleintimidatedwhen DelawareEARNSfirstlaunched. However,thestaffmembersattheOfficeoftheStateTreasurerwereincredi-

Tohelpsolvethisproblem,theOfficeoftheStateTreasurerlaunchedthe DelawareEARNSretirementsavings programonJuly1,afterfindingthat workersare15timesmorelikelytosave whentheyaregivenaccesstoplanslike DelawareEARNS.

blyhelpfulinmakingsurewefeltconfidentrollingthisout,”saidDickerson. “Weappliedfortheprogramonthe firstdayofenrollmentinJuly,andby mid-August,ourstaffhadalreadymade theirfirstroundofcontributions.Itwas easytogeteveryoneonboardedandset up—Iwasamazed.Weonboardedall 40-plusstaffinlessthantwohours.”

VestwellStateSavingsistheprogramadministratorforDelaware EARNS,aswellassimilarprogramsin severalotherstates,includingMaryland,NewJerseyandVirginia.

“BusinessownersinDelawarehavea greatopportunitytobringretirement savingstotheiremployees,”saidDouglasMagnolia,presidentofVestwell StateSavings.“ThroughVestwell’s partnershipwithDelawareEARNS, employersandemployeesinthestate haveaccesstoanindustry-leadingsavingsplatform,providingthemwiththe abilitytosaveforasecurefinancialfuture.”

Delawareemployersthathavenot registeredfortheDelawareEARNS programyetcanfollow thesestepsto getstarted:

•RegisterthecompanyatEARNSDelaware.comandfollowtheprompts.

•Beginpayrolldeductionsandsub-

SeeEARNSpageB5

Beebetohost20th AnnualWalkto RememberonOct.13

BeebeHealthcare’sPerinatalLoss SupportServiceswillhostthe20th AnnualWalktoRememberat2p.m. onSunday,Oct.13,atGeorgeH.P. SmithPark,BlockHousePond,in Lewes.Incaseofrain,theeventwill beheldthefollowingSunday.

TheWalktoRememberisheldannuallytoofferfamiliestheopportunitytohonorthememoryofbabies whohavediedthroughtubalpregnancy,miscarriage,stillbirth,neonatal orinfantdeath.Beebe’seventisthe onlyWalktoRememberheldin Delawaretospecificallycommemorate pregnancyandinfantloss.Similar walkstakeplacenationwideeachfall inhonorofOctober’sdesignationas Pregnancy&InfantLossAwareness Month.

Participantsmaypre-registeror registeron-siteonthedayofthewalk. AttendeeswillgatheratBlockhouse Pondpavilionbeforethehalf-mile walk,andthenwillproceedasagroup alongthepavedwalkwayaroundthe pond.Attheendofthewalk,ashort memorialservicewilltakeplaceto honorthememoryofthebabies.

Parentswishingtohavethenames oftheirinfant(s)includedintheprogramwillneedtosubmitaregistrationformpriortoOct.1.Parentsand grandparentswhopre-registerpriorto theeventwillreceiveamemorialTshirtatnocost,basedonavailability (earlyregistrationisencouraged). Friends,otherfamilymembersand supportersmaypurchaseaT-shirtfor $10.

Formoreinformationaboutthe walk,toregisterortoprovidecontributions,contactBarbaraRogersat MargaretH.RollinsSchoolofNursingbycalling(302)645-3251.

EARNS

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mitcontributioninformationandfundingforemployeeswhochoosetoparticipateintheprogram.

•Continueprocessingpayrolland maintainemployeerecords.

Formoreinformation,visit EARNSDelaware.comoremailthem atEARNS@delaware.gov.

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EV CHARGING

By Zhouqin Burnikel

EnergizeDelaware launchesrebateprogram forEVchargingequipment

EnergizeDelawareannouncedon Oct.2thelaunchoftheirResidential ElectricVehicleSupplyEquipment (EVSE)programandeducationwebsite.Market-ratecustomerscanreceive arebateupto50percentofthecostof purchaseandinstallationofEVSE.For alow-incomecustomer,rebatesare availableforupto90percentofthe costofpurchaseandinstallation.

“Weareexcitedtosharethisnew program,educationwebsite,andannouncerebatesonchargingequipment throughouronlinemarketplace. ThankstoRep.SophiePhillipsand Sen.McBrideleadingtheefforttopass thislegislation,wearecommittedtoreducingthecostofEVSEinstallation” saidDrewSlater,executivedirectorof EnergizeDelaware.

“Inaddition,bypairingarebatewith ourhomeenergyaudits,wehavethe abilitytoreducetheimpactonresidentialutilitycosts,aswellasanypotential increasedloadonthegridbyfocusing on efficiencyandelectrificationcollaboratively.It’sanexcitingopportunity forus.”

“HouseBill13makescharging equipmentmoreaffordable,especially forlower-incomehouseholds.Thislegislationhelpscontinueoureffortsto electrifyourtransportationsector,reduceairpollutionandensurethatnobodygetsleftbehind,”saidbillsponsor stateRep.SophiePhillips.

Inadditiontoelectricvehicle(EV) education,stateSen.SarahMcBride noted,“asthemarketforautomobiles continuestoshiftawayfromgas-poweredcarsandtowardelectricvehicles, wehaveanopportunitytoprovidefinancialsupporttoagrowingnumberof Delawareanswhowishtopurchasean EV.I’mgladtohaveworkedwithRep. PhillipsandEnergizeDelawareonincreasingEVaffordabilityandaccess.”

Eligiblecostsincludecharger,installation,labor,andequipmentnecessary toimplementandoperateanEV.The programallowsonerebateperresidencefortheirprivateuseatornear theirresidence.Applicationscanbe foundonEnergizeDelaware’shomepage.

Formoreinformationabouttheresidentialelectricvehiclesupplyequipmentrebates,visitEnergizeDelaware’s websiteatwww.energizedelaware.org.

Tolearnmoreaboutelectricvehicles,visitourEVEducationandResourcespageat https://ev.energizedelaware.org/where thereisalsoanapplicationforpotential rebates.

Formoreinformation onresidential chargers,low-costsmartthermostats, lightingandmore,visitEnergize Delaware’sonlinemarketplaceat www.energizedelawaremarketplace.com .

Donations

Please

Monday, October 14

Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong for Health 2—3:00 pm Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free 3-week beginners Tai Chi & Qigong series.

Lights, Camera, Crime! 3:30—5:00 pm

Join us for a movie night so fun it should be criminal! Each month, we’ll be screening a different true crime documentary or movie based on a true crime.

Tuesday, October 15

iPad & Apple Users Group 11:00—12:00 pm

Discuss new features, tips, & ask questions about Apple devices.

Wednesday, October 16

Story Time w/Bethany Beach Fire Co. 10:30—11:30 am Bethany Beach Fire Co. will be at the library for a special story time! After story time, explore a fire truck & an ambulance!

Happy Bookers Book Club 2—3:00 pm

Read new books & meet others in your community! This month, we’ll be discussing Home Before Dark by Riley Sager.

Crime Solvers! 5—6:45 pm

Join us for a tabletop game where we use clues to solve fictional murders.

Thursday, October 10

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres!

Friday, October 11

Cybersecurity Awareness 10—11:00 am

Attend this free, informative cybersecurity seminar presented by Delaware Dept. of Technology & Information.

Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong for Health 2—3:00 pm Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free 3-week beginners Tai Chi & Qigong

302–858-5518

BeebeHealthcareishostinganotherrobotic surgerydemonstrationatanopen houseattheSpecialtySurgicalHospitalonthe AbessinioHealth CampusnearRehobothBeach.

Participantsmay attendatanypoint duringthethreehouropenhouse, startingatnoonon Friday,Oct.11.

“Beeberunsone ofthemostefficientandquality focusedprogramin theregionthanks toatotallyinvested team,”representativessaid.“Theadvancedrobotic surgeryprogram focusesonsuperiorefficiency,qualityandpatientexperience.The communityisinvitedtocomeand learnabouttheRoboticAssisted Surgeryprogramandmeetourexperts.”

Dr.MarkFacciolo,DO,directorofBeebe’sroboticsurgeryprogram,discussesthebenefitsofthe DaVinciXISurgicalRobotwithattendeesatapastdemonstration.

closeandlearnfirst-handhow Beebe’ssurgicalteamsperformadvancedsurgerieseveryday.

Freehealthscreeningswillalso beoffered.

Participantswillbeabletosee theDaVinciXISurgicalRobotup

Whiletheeventisfree,registrationisrequired.Theaddressofthe SpecialtySurgicalHospitalis19161

HealthyWay,RehobothBeach.To RSVP,visittinyurl.com/mr2vr3py. LearnmoreaboutBeebe’sRoboticSurgeryprogramatbeebehealthcare.org/services/surgery/ robotic.

MIMIHILDERLEY

MimiHilderley,MSN,FNP-BC,APRN,CNOR, isanursepractitionerwho providesspecializedcarefornewandexistingpatients,withfocusonthetreatment ofbothbenignandmalignantconditionsofthebreast.Shealsoadvocatesforbreast cancerpreventionandsurveillance,andhelpspatientsunderstandtheirriskbasedon theirpersonalandfamilyhistory,andoverallbreasthealth.

+ Abnormal mammograms + Breastlumps + Breastpain + Nippledischarge + Breastinfections + Patientsinneedof post-operativeand follow-upcare. Mimicanseeyouforanyofthefollowing:

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

BrittinghamFarms’1stHarvestHappy HourwillfeatureLilyParsonsofBuckles &BootsLineDancing.Attendeescan weartheirbootsandhatsand“comeon out”forlessonsandfreedancetimeall evening.

Inaddition,therewillbeaProfessional BullRidingmechanicalbulltoride,sponsoredbyBytheHornsLLC.Thecostto rideallnightlongwillbe$10.

TheCapstoneCommunityFoundation willbesellingbeveragestobenefitalocal familywhorecentlylosttheirnewbornto SIDS,sothefarmwillbebenefittingGracyn’sGift asthecharityfortheevening.

SposatoWinesandRevelationBeerwillbe featuredattheevent.

PioneerSeedandJimPalermowillbe offeringfreehayridesaroundthefarm,and therewillbeabonfireands’moresandlocal vendors,inadditiontoTheMissingPiece foodtruckandTheFrozenFarmerice creamtruck.SaraKnightofDoverwillbe doingbarrel-racingdemoswithherhorses aswell.

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

TheraindateforthiseventisSaturday, Oct.19.

TickledPinkdonatestoFamilyPromiseofSouthernDelaware

TickledPink… ShoppingwithaPurposepresentedadonationintheamountof $500toDaleSmith, president,andCarolyn Kelly,executivedirector, ofFamilyPromiseof SouthernDelawareon Monday,Sept.30.The donationrepresentsa portionofprofitsfrom theshopforthemonth ofSeptember,perownersEliseLindseyand MichaelLoftus’commitmenttolocalarea non-profitsandcharities.

“FamilyPromiseof SouthernDelawareisan amazingorganization thatliftsupourcommunitytohelpfamilies whoarefacinghomelessness.Wearemore thanhappytosupport theirmissionthrough thisdonation,”said Lindsey.

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DaleSmith,left,andCarolynKelly,center,acceptadonationforFamilyPromiseofSouthernDelawarefrom TickledPink’sEliseLindsey,right.

FamilyPromiseof SouthernDelawareservesfamiliesof allcompositions,aiming“toempower familiesexperiencinghomelessness

andultimatelyretainandregainthe safety,security,andopportunitythat comeswithhavingahome.”Their

missionis“tohelpfamiliesexperiencinghomelessnessandlow-income familiesachievesustainableinde-

pendencethrougha community-basedresponse.Theirvisionis tohaveanationin whicheveryfamilyhasa home,alivelihood,and thechancetobuilda betterfuture.”Moreinformationisavailableat https://www.family promisesouthernde.org/.

TickledPinkoffers homedécorandgifts.A portionofprofitsare donatedmonthlyduring theseasontovarious communitycharities andnonprofits.InadditiontoTickledPink’s donations,theowners haveselectedmostof themerchandisefrom vendor-partnerswho alsohaveacharitycomponenttotheirsales,are women-ownedbusinessesorsmall-batch enterprises,andalso madeintheUSA.Since openingTickledPinkof BethanyBeachhasdonatedmorethan$28,000tolocal nonprofits.

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NotableNatives:Bonesetisafallstandout

BySusuFiske,InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

AftertakingawalkonAssateaguelast weekandbeingstunnedbythebeautyour nativebonesetbroughttothescene,IfeltI mustbringthemtoyourattention.

I’msuremanyofyouhavenevereven heardofeupatoriumandprobablyhave beenpullingthemoutofyourgardensfor yearsthinkingtheywereaweed—but theyarenot!Theyareasignificantandvital sourceofautumnfoodfornativeinsects.In fact,ifyouhaverosesorcrapemyrtles,you shouldhavebonesetinyourgardensbecausetheyattractthescoliadubia(bluewingedwasp)thathelpdestroyJapanese beetles(theirlarvaisahostforthewasp’s eggs).

EupatoriumisdefinitelyaplantIwould

addtoimprovemyyard’secosystem.Not onlyisthenectarimportanttoourfallpollinators,butbonesetalsoprovidescoverand habitatforwildlifeandinsectsthatvisitmy yard.

Thisgorgeousfallperennialpairswell withgrasses,andtheybothseemtoenjoy blowingaroundinthebreezesthatare commontothisarea.Afewweeksbefore blooming,youwillseethecoloredbuds, whichthenturnintoafabulousfrothof tinywhiteflowerson1-to3-footstems.

Ifyouwishforshorterplants,youcan do“theChelseachop”beforetheendof June.Myadviceis,ifyouhaveamassof them,trimjustthefronthalfinlateJune andleavethebackonestocontinuegrowing.Thatwillgiveyoutwodifferentbloom times,andthefrontwillhelpsupportthe backones.(Thismethodworksgreaton

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astersaswell.)

Bonesetisnotfussyaboutsoilbutdoes needgooddrainage,althoughitcantolerateintermittentflooding.Fullsunispreferred.Thishardyperennialispest-and deer-resistant

Lovedbybutterflies,bonesetalsoworks wellinraingardensandpollinatorgardens, andhelpswitherosioncontrolandin restorationprojects.

Companionplants

Andropogonvirginicus—broomsedge bluestem

Carexradiata—easternstarsedge Carexvulpinoidea—foxsedge Ceanothusamericanus—NewJersey tea Chelonelyonia—pinkturtlehead Helianthusmicrocephalus—small

woodlandsunflower Irisversicolor—blueflag Liatrisspicata—gayfeather Lobeliacardinalis—cardinalflower Monardafistulosa—wildbergamot Panicumvirgatum—switchgrasses Physostegiavirginiana—obedientplant Rudbeckiafulgida—black-eyedSusan Schizachryriumscoparium—bluestems Solidagojuncea—earlygoldenrod Solidagorugosa“Fireworks”—wrinkleleafgoldenrod Symphyotrichumlaeave—smoothaster Symphyotrichumnovae-angliae—New Englandaster Tradescantiaohiensis—Ohiospiderwort

TheFreemanArtsPavilionisplanning aneventwithClearSpaceTheatreCompanythatwilltakeguestsbehindthecurtainsofamajortheatricalproduction.

Ticketsareonsalenowfor“Producing anIconicMasterpiece:SweeneyTodd,” whichoffersaglimpseintothecreative processofcreatingoneofClearSpace’s biggestandmostchallengingshowstoproduceforthestage.Guestswillseethecreativeprocessofhowashowgetsput together—fromvisiontoperformance. Theeventwillhighlightwhatgoesinto castingashowandhowcostumes,setsand otherproductionelementsarecreated.A briefperformanceandQ&Asessionmay alsotakeplace.

Theeventwillbeheldat6p.m.Thursday,Oct.17,intheTownHalloftheCarl M.FreemanFoundationOfficeBuilding, locatedat31255AmericanaParkway,Selbyville.Ticketscost$25,plusfees,andcan bepurchasedatfreemanarts.org.

Theeventissponsoredinpartbythe Carl M.FreemanFoundation.

TolearnmoreaboutClearSpaceTheatreCompany,visitclearspacetheatre.org.

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Wildlifebenefits

•Bonesetisthehostplantforthebonesetborer(carmentapyralidiformis),threelinedflowermoth(schiniatrifascia)andthe springazurebutterfly(celastrinaladon).

•Bonesetbloomswhenmostothers havestoppedandarethusvitaltoournativepollinators.

•Thedietoftheswampsparrow (melospizageorgiana)includesboneset seeds.

•Linedrubytigermoth(phragmatobia lineate),geometridmoth(semiothisacontinuata),burdockborermoth(papaipema cataphracta),clymenemoth(haploaclymene)andblackberrylooper (chlorochlamyschloroleucaria)needthis perennialforfood.

Funfacts

•Thedriedleavesandflowersofbonesetweretomakemedicinefortheflu,colds, feversandrespiratoryinfections,leadingto anothercommonnameforit:feverwort.

•Itiscalledbonesetduetothestem growingthroughtheleaf,whichcaused earlydoctorstobelieveitwouldhelpset bones,sotheywrappedtheleavesaround splints.

•Boneset’sothername,thoroughwort,is alsoduetothewaythestemsappearto growthroughtheleaves.

•“Wort”inaplant’snamemeantthatit washistoricallyusedformedicinalpurposes,suchasspiderwortorStJohn’swort.

  

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Rosabreaksgroundonhealthcenterexpansion

OnTuesday,Sept.24,theRosaHealth Centerhostedagroundbreakingceremonytocelebratetheconstructionkickoffforanewadditionandrenovationof theirhealthcenterinGeorgetown.Local officials,communityleadersandsupportersgatheredtocelebratetheexpansionof thenewhealthcenter,whichisdesigned toenhanceaccesstoessentialhealthcare servicesfortheunder-servedanduninsuredresidentsofGeorgetownandits surroundingareas.

TheRosaHealthCenter’scurrentfacility hasonlytwoexamroomstoserve approximately2,000patientsannually. However,withtherisingdemandfor healthcareinthearea,theexpansionis expectedtoincreasethecenter’scapacity andreach.

Thenewhealthcenterwillinclude eightprivateexamrooms,avitalsroom, nursestation,providersoffice,anewlaboratoryroomandawaitingroom.Addi-

tionally,thecenterwillfeatureanewconferenceroom,designedtohosthealtheducationclassesandempowerpatientsto takeaproactiveapproachtotheirwellness.

“Theconstructionprojectwillturna dreamintoreality:expandedexamspace tobeabletohelpmoreinthecommunity andeducationalspace—thecornerstone ofpreventionandbetterhealth,”representativessaid.

ThemissionoftheRosaHealthCenteris“toenhancethecommunityandimproveindividuallivesbyprovidingquality primaryhealthcaretopatients,witha focusontheunder-served,andwithcompassion,dignity andanemphasisoneducationandpreventivehealth.”The expansionofthehealthcenterwillprovidemorespacetoseethegrowingpopulationinGeorgetown.

Tolearnmore,visitwww.therosahealthcenter.org.

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RevivalHousetohost HorrorTrailerChallenge

TheRevivalHouseisbackto haunttheMiltonTheatreforaseventhyearwiththereturnofitsHorror TrailerChallengeonSunday,Oct.20, at6p.m.Filmmakersofalllevelsare beingencouragedtouncagetheircreativitywithoriginalhorrormovie trailers,andviewersarebeinginvited towitnessaneveningofmacabre moviemaking.

OnFriday,Oct.11,at6p.m.the RevivalHousewillgoliveonFacebooktoannounceaspecificlineofdialogueandanitemthatmustbe includedinallparticipatingentrants. Fromthere,allparticipantswillhave untilmidnightonOct.18tosubmit theirtrailerforconsideration.

Submittingafilmisfree,andlocal filmmakersfromaroundtheregion willcompeteforcashprizes.Winners mustbepresenttoaccepttheir awards.Trailersshouldnotexceed3 minutesinlength.

“TheHorrorTrailerChallenge continuestobeoneofourfavorite events,”saidRobRector,co-founder ofTheRevivalHouse.“Itallowsfilmmakerstoshowofftheirskills,get creativeinashorttimeframe,andtest thelimitsoftheirimagination.”

Co-founderRobWatersadded, “Everyyear,Iamamazedatthelevel offilmmakingwereceiveforthe event.Wearefortunatetohavesuch talentedfilmmakersinourarea.”

Doorsfortheeventwillopenat6 p.m.,withthetrailerstostartscreeningat7p.m.Throughouttheevening, theaudiencewillbeaskedtovotefor theirtopthreesubmissionsand,after thevotesaretabulated,theevening’s winnerswillbeannounced.

Theeveningwillbecappedoff withaQ&Asessionwithallthefilmmakers,whowillbeinvitedtoshare theirexperiencesofcraftingtheircreationswiththecrowdandnetwork withoneanother.

“Evenifyoudon’thaveafilmentered,it’sablasttowitnessandcelebrateourareafilmmakersandseewhat theyarecapableofcreating,”added Rector.“Weareconstantlysurprised bythesubmissionseverysingleyear.”

Ticketsstartat$7.20fortheevent andareavailablenowthroughthe MiltonTheatrewebsite.MoreinformationwillbeavailableontheRevivalHousewebsiteat therevivalhouseteater.com.

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportationannouncedthisweek thattherewillbenighttimelaneclosuresonRoute20(MainStreet)at IronBranchRoadstartingonTuesday, Oct.15,throughtheendofthe2024, betweenthehoursof9p.m.and5 a.m.

Theclosuresarefortheinstallation andactivationofanewfull-colortrafficsignalwithpedestrianfacilitiesat theintersection,toimproveintersectionsafetyandoperations.Anexclusiveleft-turnlanewillalsobe installedontheeastboundapproach ofRoute20(MainStreet).

Motoristswereremindedtoslow downinworkzonesandtoexpect minordelayswhileinthearea.

Formoreinformation,visitDelDOT’swebsiteatwww.deldot.govor tunetoWTMC-AM1380.

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FormerUDprofessorjoins comedylineupatZoca

“GigglesandMargaritas!”isa stand-upcomedycelebrationheldon thethirdThursdayofeverymonthat ZocaMexicanRestaurantinBethany Beach.

OnThursday,Oct.17,beginningat 6:30p.m.,Zocawillbehosttothe GoodKarmaSouthComedyFestival, whichfeaturesstand-upcomedians fromaroundthecountryatvenues throughouttheDelmarvapeninsula fromOct.17throughOct.24.

Sixveteranandrisingcomedians havebeenselectedtohighlight“GigglesandMargaritas!”atZoca.Among themisDonMogavero,formerUniversityofDelawarecommunications professorandnowcomedian,known

tohisstudents,andonstage,as“Dr. Don.”

Mogaveroisaborn-and-raised NewYorkerwhospent20yearsin Wilmingtonasanadopted Delawarean.Hejoinsalistoflaughter includingChrisLarryofSavannah, Georgia;AlvaroGamboaofBrooklyn, N.Y.;RyanRinzofNorristown,Pa.; SamHendricksonofPlainsboro,N.J.; andKaelinClementsofBaltimore, Md.Theeveningwillbehostedby NewYorkCityveterancomedianand ComedyCentralstapleFrankVignola.

Mogavero’sIntroductiontoCommunicationclasseswereannually waitlistedandstanding-room-only. HisfinalyearatDelawareearnedhim anExcellenceinTeachingawardfor hiscombinationofhumorandcontent intheclassroom.

“Ifreelyadmitthatmyclasseswere equalpartcomedyandcontent,”said Mogavero.“IalwaysfeltthatifIenjoyedteaching,theymightenjoy learning.…I’mnotquitesurehow thatworkedout,”headded.“Though Ineverdidgetanyrequestsforarefund.”

“Dr.Don”thecomedianisthelatestiterationofacareerthatmoved fromteaching,towritingandproducingforcorporationsandcreativeinterestsallovertheworld,toacting, startingandrunningaglobalmeeting business,andnowperformingasa stand-upcomedian.Whilerelatively newtostand-up,MogaverohasperformedattheRochesterNewYork FringeFestival,andregularlyperformsatcomedyclubsalongtheEast Coastandfestivalsaroundthecountry.

“I’mhonoredtobeincludedinthe GoodKarmaSouthComedyFestival, andparticularlyexcitedtobebackin Delawareatthebeach.Ihavefriends inRehoboth,familyinBethanyand formerstudentsthroughoutsouthern Delaware,”saidMogavero.“I’mmakingthisawarm-upformy2025Post Retirement,SupplementalIncome, SketchyIRSDeductibleExpenses Tour,”headded.

Ticketstotheeventcost$10and areavailableonlineatwww.zocabethany.com,andatthedoorona first-come,first-servedbasis.Doors openat6p.m.,andtheshowstartsat 6:30p.m.andwilllastabout90minutes.

Dinnerisavailablebeforeand throughouttheshow.

Dinnerreservationsandadvancepurchaseofshowticketsarerecommended. Formoreaboutthefestival,visit www.goodkarmacomedyfestival.weebly.c om.

ChristianChurch hostingconference

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeachChristianChurchwill hostguestsfromMaryland,Virginia, NorthernVirginia,Washington,D.C., andDelawarefor“InTimesSuchas These,”theCapitalAreaRegionalRetreat &Assembly—thefirsttimethisbiennial eventhasbeeninBethanyBeach.

Plannedforthethree-dayconference,Thursday,Oct.17,toSaturday, Oct.19,areworkshops,includingthose concerningcongregationaldevelopment for40churchesinthecapitalarea; trainingtomakechurchmembersmore environmentallyconscious;andcongregationalgovernance,theRev.Rich Plocinski,pastorofBethanyBeach ChristianChurch,toldtheCoastal Point.

Theretreat—whosetitlewastaken fromtheBibleverseEsther4:14:“And whoknowsbutthatyouhavecometo yourroyalpositionforsuchatimeas this?”—willfocusonchurchfinances, howchurchesengagewiththeircommunitiesandthestrugglesofsmall churches.

TheBethanyBeachchurchitselfhas about80members,includingthosewho attendservicesandthosewhowatch livestreamedservices.

“Churcheshavechangedsomuchin thepast20years.Stayingrelevantisimportant,”CampManagerEmilySwett said.

“Thepurposeoftheconferenceis bothforspiritualgrowthandlearning. Weareprimarilyfocusedonourcongregationcomingtogether,sinceweare sospreadoutandhavingthemcome hereforthefirsttime.Typically,this eventisintheD.C.area.Ithasnever beenherebefore.Wehave19churches comingfromthecapitalarea,whichis similartoadiocese,”Plocinskisaid, addingthatconferenceeventswillbe heldatBethanyBeachOceanSuites andatthechurch’sConferenceCenter, adjacenttotheplaygroundatthe BethanyBeachtownpark.

Planningwillalsobediscussed,includingplansforregionalevents.

“Oneworkshopisaservice-project workshop,andwewanttogetpeople out tovoteinlocalandnationalelections—especiallysincewehavepeople fromseveralstatescominghere,”the pastorsaid.

“Wearetryingtohaveourchurches bemorepresenthereatourCampand ConferenceCenter,”Swettsaid.

“WearetheonlychurchinthecapitalareathatisinDelaware,butthe BethanyBeachcongregationhereis veryinvolvedintheSoutheastSussex Ministerium.Wehavethelegacyofthis churchfoundingthetown,butthetown hasgrownuparoundus,sowewantto be moreengagedinthelocalcommunity,”shesaid.

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HundredsflocktotheGardens

ByDarinJ.McCann ExecutiveEditor

TheDelawareBotanicGardensat PepperCreekisclearlynolongerthe area’sbest-keptsecret—thewordis nowout,andthewordisgathering momentum.

AdinnerattheGardenson Thursday,Sept.26,drew300visitors, benefactors,volunteersandgeneral loversofallthingsGardens-related, andtheyhadalottoenjoyduring theirvisit.Thelushvibrancyofthe still-developinggardenscontinuesto astoundwithitsmaturingaesthetic brilliance,andarelatively-cool eveningallowedpeopletoenjoya strollthroughthisisolatedparadise.

Visitorsalsohadtheopportunity towatchasdignitariesandGardens officialsbrokegroundonthenew AnnettePennoniPavilion,whichis hopedtobecompletedandreadyfor thepublicbyopeningdaynextyear, inMarch2025,accordingtoSheryl Swed,executivedirectoroftheGardens.

ThePavilionisafour-season,fully air-conditioned3,300-square-foot buildingthatwillbe“DBG’scenter stageforprogramsandevents,”she said.“Itwillalsobeavailablefor communityandprivategatherings.

ConstructiononthePavilionwill bedonebyLaneBuilders,atacost of$1.4million.Itwillincludeacoveredmeadowpatioandcoveredentry patio,accordingtoafactsheetprovidedbySEAStudioArchitects.

Ofcourse,therewasalsosome immediatebusinesstotakecareof duringtheSept.26event,andthat involvedfundraising.Accordingto Swed,morethan$154,000was raisedduringtheevent,andthose fundswillbeusedforbasicoperations—includingemployeesalaries.

“Thisincludesthedoublingofthe

Above,DelawareBotanicGardenofficialsbreakgroundonthenewAnnette, PennoniPavilion.Right,5thAvenuewas onhandtoprovideentertainmentduring theevent.

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This home is equipped with a state-of-the-art lightning and surge protection system, custom shades in the living and dining rooms, and a convenient weather station in the great room. The spacious bonus room, measuring 18x38, offers flexibility for various uses. The property also includes an automatic sprinkler system for easy lawn maintenance, a recently updated outdoor pool with a new liner, heater, and cover, as well as a heated exercise pool for year-round enjoyment. The full basement features a workshop, and the expansive lot provides plenty of outdoor space.

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$25,000ChallengeMatchdonated byRonBassandGeorgeRobbins— soweraised$75,000duetotheir generousdonationalone,”explained Swed.

Therewasalsoasort-ofpublic unveilingoftheGardens’newEagle Cam,whichisavailableforstreamingonlineatdelawaregardens.orgby clickingonthebanner.Accordingto Swed,theeaglesusuallyreturnto theirPepperCreeknestinNovember.

DelawareBotanicGardenshas alsoundertakenastrategicplandevelopment,alongwithnon-profitexpertsattheDelawareAlliancefor NonprofitAdvancement(DANA), anditisexpectedtobedoneinearly 2025,perSwed.TheGalleryGarden willalsobeaddedtothefacility’s horticulturalfeaturesin2025, “thankstothegeneroussupportofa recentdonor,”shesaid.

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DelawareBotanicGarden’sStephenPryce-Leagivesaspeechtothecrowd.

CoastalPoint•Submitted UDprofessorRalphBegleiterwill leadanexaminationof‘Media andPublicOpinioninthe2024 Election.’

Explore2024elections,women inpoliticsandmoreatOLLI

RegistrationopenedOct.7formore than35five-weekclassesatUniversityof DelawareOsherLifelongLearningInstitute(OLLI)locationsinLewesand Dover,andonline.

ClassesbegintheweekofOct.15and continuethroughNov.19.Fordetailed descriptionsofallcoursesofferedduring thesecondfiveweeksofOLLI’sfallsemester,andtoregister,visit www.olli.udel.edu.

Adults50orolderinterestedincurrent affairscanjoinformerCNNworldaffairs correspondentandUDprofessorRalph Begleiterasheleadsanexaminationof “MediaandPublicOpinioninthe2024 Election.”Participantswillexplorethe rolesofmoney,newsandsocialmedia,advertising,publicopinionandmoreduring thecurrentelectioncycle.

Severalclasseshighlighttheroleof womeningovernment.“America’sFirst Ladies:TheWomenBesidethePresidents”reviewsthelivesandcontributions ofselectedfirstladies,while“WeCanDo It!WomenoftheFDRAdministration andWorldWarII”explorestheaccom-

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Othercoursetopicsincludeanintroductiontocodesandciphers;creativeand performingarts;andhands-onactivities forcraftersandgamers.

TheUDOLLIprogramisavolunteerbasedlearningcooperativeforthose50or older,andspousesofanyage,totakeand teachclassestogetherwithnogrades, examsoreducationalprerequisites.OLLI annuallyoffershundredsofliveand recordedonlinecourses,aswellasin-personclassesinDover,Lewes,OceanView, NewarkandWilmington.

BenefitsofmembershipincludeUDlibraryaccess,aUDemailaccountandUD courseauditing,aswellasstudentdiscounts,OLLIsocialopportunities,concertsandextracurricularactivities.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemai lsue@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 CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon 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’sLaneParking lot,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.

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.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.Themeetingsbeginon June 6,2024.

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

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

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

morethan40artisanswithmultiplemediums,anditissponsoredbytheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary. LegionDinner— Update:Post24isclosed

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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-in atthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

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

PenPalProgram Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLi-

thisweekduetowellissues. AmericanLegionUnit24willholditsmonthlydinnerat theDagsboroPostfrom4:30to7:30p.m. —or,untilthefoodisgone.Thecostis $15permeal,andaDJwillsupplyentertainmentafterdinner.Themenuincludes roastpork,mashedpotatoes,gravy,sauerkraut,applesauceanddess ert.

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

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

Music

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

FamilyFallDay— IndianMissionUM ChurchishostingaFamilyFallDayatthe NanticokeIndianCenterfrom11a.m.to3 p.m.Thisisafreecommunityeventforall ages,andwillfeaturegames,prizes,food, face-painting,healthscreeningsandmore.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBouleva rd,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,al ongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline

VendorsincludeBeebe,DelawareBreast CancerCoalistion,theIndianRiverVolunteerFireCo.,MillsboroPublicLibraryand VeraGrimesBeachBookings.Formoreinformation,call(302)945-0830or(302)

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy—

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

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

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

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to7 p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat10 a.m.

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

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

Cat-A-ThonEvent— TheClaytonTheatre willbehostingCat-A-Th onfrom10to 11:30a.m.Thiswillbeashowingoffunny videosofcats,andwillbenefittheCats AroundTownSociety(CATS).Thecostis $10throughthelinkontheirFacebook page,or$9atthedoor.

October13

FriedChickenDinner— TheBishopville VolunteerFiredepartmentwillbeholda FriedChickenCarryoutDinneratthemain stationfrom1to5p.m.Dinnerwillinclude halfachicken,asliceofham,string beans,coleslaw,potatosalad,rolland dessert.Thecostis$15perdin ner.The Auxiliarywillbeholdingabakesaleand sellingtheirRadaKnivesandBingotickets. Topre-orderbySept.11,call(619)9229950.

October14

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

LegionDinner— AmericanLegionUnit24 willholditsmonthlydinnerattheDagsboro Postfrom4:30to7:30p.m.—or, untilthefoodisgone.Thecostis$15per meal,andaDJwillsupplyentertainment afterdinner.Themenuincludesroastpork, mashedpotatoes,gravy,sauerkraut,applesauceanddessert.

Lights,Camera,Crime!— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogooditshouldbe criminal!Eachmoviescreeningwillfeature amoviebasedonatruecrimeorwillbea truecrim edocumentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus.Registration &filmtitleareavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

CardCraftingWorkshop— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat10:30a.m.foraCard Class.Togetherwewillmakethreebright andbeautifulhandmadecardsfroma

trendycardkitfromCreative Memories. Thecardkitsareperfectforbeginners,allowingyoutogetatasteofhoweasyitis tocreatebeautiful,themedcards.Decorativepieces,cardbases,envelopesand taperunnersprovided–allyouneedto bringisyourself.ScrapbookingClubstarts inNovember.Registrationisrequired.You cansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. HooksandNee dles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting, crocheting,andneedlepoint.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October15

RemembranceService— TheJourneyin MillsboroisholdingaPregnancyandInfant LossRemembranceServiceat7p.m. GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgrou p

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

iPad/iPhonePhotography— Professional photographerTomKennedywillteachyou howtotakegreatphotosusingyour iPhone/iPadatSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.Topicsinthisthree-sessionclassincludecomposition,adjustingcamerasettings,lighting,editin g,saving&sharing photos.Sessions:October15and29,10 a.m.tonooninlibrary.Oct.22,photo-takingfieldtrip,9-11a.m.,locationTBA.Inpersonclassonly.Youmustattendall3 sessions.Preferencegiventothosewho havenottakenthisclassseriesbefore. Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledevice usersofallskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthissupport group.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendinper-

sonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE PhotographyClub— Doyouliketotake photographs?ComejoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.forthisfunclub wherewewillshareourfavoriteimages and learnfromeachotherhowtotakebetterphotos.Thisrelaxedgroup-centered programisopentoallthosewhotakephotosontheirphones,digitalcamerasorfilm cameras.Takethechallengeofour monthlythemetoexpandyourartofphotography.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October16

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguide

participantsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m.throughayogasessionwhich hasthepowertocalmthemindand strengthenthebody.Thisclassisforyogis andbeginneryogis.Cost:$10.Registration required.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forourMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotrequired , butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointin theevening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat

frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Frankfor dPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SpeakerSeries—TheOrphanTrain Movement1854-1929— SpeakerDonna Avileswilldiscussthehistoryofthisseventy-fiveyear"socialexperiment"—now recognizedasourcountry'sfirstfoster careprogram,atFrankfordPublicLibrary at5p.m.Attendeeswillhearrecordingsof afirst-personaccountofoneofthesechildrenwholeftanorphanage,rodetheorphantrainandthenwenttoachildless farmingcoupleinK ansas.Thisprogramis fundedbytheDelawareHumanities.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

KeepitShut— Mariner’sBethelishosting aWomen’sBibleStudyeveryWednesday throughNov.13,withtwosessionsin whichtopick—either10to11:30a.m. or7to8:30p.m.ThiswilldelveintoexploringwhattheBiblesaysabouthowwe useourwords.Thegroupwilldiscuss KarenEh man’s“KeepitShut.”Toregister,

stopby,visitmarinersbethel.orgorcallthe officeat(302)539-9510.

October17

VeteransInformation— ADAVserviceofficerwillguideaVeteransInformation SeminarattheLewesPublicLibrary.A benefitseminarwilltakeplacefrom10 a.m.to3p.m.,andclaimsassistancewill beavailablefrom11:30a.m.to3p.m. SmokeyBearStoryTime— Comemeet SmokeytheBearandhearstoriesabout natureatFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.Alla gesarewelcome.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronsat1p.m.toplaygamesinour CommunityRoomeveryThursdaysuchas dominoes,Scrabble,andcardgames!Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfo rdlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation!Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisituson-

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

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.!We'vegotPS5,Ninte ndo Switch,andRetroConsoles.Ages12and Up.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! RegistrationRequired.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— NortheastSeafood KitchenishostingaDine&Donateforthe SaltAirGardeners(SAG)from4p.m.until closing.Aportionoftheevening’sproceedswillbedonatedtoSAG—alocal non-profitcommunitygardengroupcreatedin2016toencourageinterestand knowledgeofallphasesofgardening,and toaidintheprotectionandconservationof naturalresourcesandimprovementof communityspaces.Allarewelcome.

October18

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguide participantsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat

It’s never too late, but it’s better done early. Many Delaware families overspend on long-term care because they delay planning. Some wait with false confidence, believing they’ll never need long-term care. Others hesitate in fear that they aren’t a good fit for planning. Most just aren’t aware that legal strategies exist to shelter their savings.

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12:30p.m.throughyoga,whichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October19

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

TrunkorTreat— The4thAnnualSelbyville TrunkorTreatwilltakeplaceat30N.Main Streetfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Thisisafree, family-friendlyeventwithdecoratedtrunks, games,treatsandmore.DJBrian K.Hall willsupplythemusic,therewilbeachildren’scostumeparadeandcompetition,a 50/50rafflefromtheFenwickIslandLions Club,foodandbeveragesprovidedbythe SelbyvilleVFCLadiesAuxiliary,andthe DelawareAlcohol&TobaccoEnforcement’s DUItrailer.Formoreinformation,visitselbyville.delaware.gov.

CarsandTrucksandMore— The9thAnnualGeorgetownBreastCancerAwareness

Car,Truck,MotorcycleandTractorShowwill beheldattheGeorgetow nHistoricalSociety MuseumComplexfrom7to11a.m.There willbeaTouch-a-Truck,livemusicfrom StickySituation,amobilerailroadexhibit, face-painting,craftfairandmore.Formore information,callLevinClarkat(302)5001128.

October20

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

QuarterAuction— AmericanLegionUnit 24,inDagsboro,ishostingaquarterauction.Doorso penatnoonforpreview,and theauctionstartsat1p.m.Lightlunch willbeavailable.Thisisopentothepublic.Onepaddlecosts$5,andeachadditionalis$3.Ifyouwouldliketodonateto theauction,bringthembythePostand placethemontheleftsideoftheshuffleboardtableonthebackwall.Largeritems maybeslidunderneaththetable.For moreinformation,callMissHildaat(302) 856-2760orMissDarleneat(302)6827016.

HarvestDayCelebration— HistoricPrinc e George’sChapelishostingaHarvestDay Celebrationandhonoringthe32ndanniversaryofTheFriendsofPrinceGeorge’s Chapelat3p.m.Therewillbespecial musicfeaturinglocalsingers,andnoadmissionfeeisrequired.Donationswillbenefittheupkeepofthechapel.Formore information,callVickieat(302)732-3824 orJoAnnat(302)858-2720.

October21

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsare,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510. HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting, crocheting,andneedlepoint.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October22

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church. AdultCraft:MeltedCrayonPumpkin— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1:30p.m. forafall-themedcraftwhereyou’llmakea pumpkinfrommeltedcrayons!Allmaterials willbeprovided.Thiseventisintendedfor teensandadults,16andup.Reg istration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October23

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abegin-

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

neroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguideparticipantsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30 a.m.throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthen the body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forourMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotrequired, butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Fran kfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointin theevening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

KeepitShut— Mariner’sBethelishosting aWomen’sBibleStudyeveryWed nesday throughNov.13,withtwosessionsin whichtopick—either10to11:30a.m. or7to8:30p.m.ThiswilldelveintoexploringwhattheBiblesaysabouthowwe useourwords.Thegroupwilldiscuss KarenEhman’s“KeepitShut.”Toregister, stopby,visitmarinersbethel.orgorcallthe officeat(302)539-9510.

October24

LearntoMakeaHandSewnArtQuilt— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m. foraworkshoptocreatesmallartquilts. Nosewingmachineisneeded,butb asic hand-sewingexperienceisnecessary.We'll providemostofthesuppliesneeded-fabric(wehavelots!),embellishments,muslin forbackingandbattingforbetweenlayers. Thisisa3-sessionworkshop.Whenyou signupforfirstsession,youwillautomaticallybesignedupforallthreeclasses. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— J oin FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronsat1p.m.toplaygamesinour CommunityRoomeveryThursdaysuchas dominoes,Scrabble,andcardgames!Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October25

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

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!Withonlyonehome remaining,itstimetoactfastbeforeitsgone.Donotletthisopportunitypass youby.

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YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguide participantsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 12:30p.m.throughyoga,whichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthenthe body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagra m@frankfordlibrary.

LearntoPlayMahjong— Comelearnthe basicsofthisfun,fastmovingcardgame atFrankfordPublicLibraryat2p.m.Atthe endofthe8-weeksessions,you'llbe readytoplay.SignupforthesessionstartingFriday,September13,2024andyou willautomaticallybesignedupforthe wholeseries.Thefirst6weekswillbea teachingperiod,thencoachedplay.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October28

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

licLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting, crocheting,andneedlepoint.Alllevelsare welc ometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October29

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

AdultCraft:PumpkinSuccule nts— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.for afallthemedcraftwhereyou’llmake pumpkinsucculents!Allmaterialswillbe provided.Thiseventisintendedforteens andadults,16andup.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October30

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguide participantsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m.throughayogasessionwhich hasthepowertocalmthemindand strengthenthebody.Thisclassisforyogis andbeginneryogis.Cost:$10.Registration required.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

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HooksandNeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointin theevening!Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9 351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

KeepitShut— Mariner’sBethelishosting aWomen’sBibleStudyeveryWednesday throughNov.13,withtwosessionsin whichtopick—either10to11:30a.m. or7to8:30p.m.ThiswilldelveintoexploringwhattheBiblesaysabouthowwe useourwords.Thegroupwilldiscuss KarenEhman’s“KeepitShut.”Toregister, stopby,visitmarinersbethel.orgorc allthe officeat(302)539-9510.

October31

TrunkorTreat— TheJourneyishostinga TrunkorTreatfrom6to8p.m.Thechurch islocatedat255WilsonHighwayinMillsboro.

FallFestival— TheDelawareBotanicGardensishostingaFallFestivalfrom9a.m. to4p.m.Comecheckoutthe37-acregardenwhileit’sshowingoffitsfallcolors. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawaregardens.org.

LearntoMakeaHandSewnArtQuilt— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30 a.m. foraworkshoptocreatesmallartquilts. Nosewingmachineisneeded,butbasic hand-sewingexperienceisnecessary.We'll providemostofthesuppliesneeded-fabric(wehavelots!),embellishments,muslin forbackingandbattingforbetweenlayers. Thisisa3-sessionworkshop.Whenyou signupforfirstsession,youwillautomaticallybesignedupforallthreeclasses. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPub licLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronsat1p.m.toplaygamesinour CommunityRoomeveryThursdaysuchas dominoes,Scrabble,andcardgames!Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

November2

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Volunteersinterestedinenriching thelivesofstudentsinkindergarten throughthesenioryearofhighschool arebeinginvitedtocontactlocal schoolsandaskaboutmentoringopportunities,ortocontactConnecting Generations,aWilmington-basedorganizationaimingtoprovidetools “childrenneedtobecomeemotionally strong,resilientandsociallycompetent.”

ConnectingGenerationswassetto sponsorthisweekaninformational programandconcert,“MentoringPuts aSonginYourHeart,”onOct.10,at SalemMethodistChurchinSelbyville,

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AuxiliaryishostingitsFallCraftFairatthe SwannKeysCommunityCenterfrom8 a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbecrafts,food,a bakesale,raffleandmore.Formoreinformation,call(443)553-0943.

November4

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

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hostedbytheSelbyvilleCommunity Club.TheRock-N-RollersfromMiddletown,Del.,wereslatedtoperform, withspeakersexplainingtheprogram.

“Whenyoumentor,youfeellike you’redoingsomethingforthekids,” saidDebbyHiob,educationchairwomanfortheSelbyvilleCommunity Club.“Sometimes,justtalkingand sharingthoughtswiththemissohelpful.Forsomeofthem,Englishisn’t theirfirstlanguage,andit’shelpfulfor them.Theygettimeoutofclassto meetwiththementor—usuallyduringartorlibrary.Iwasadaycaremom forsevenoreightyears,soIenjoy beingaroundchildrenandIlovementoring.”

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

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“TheclubhadseveralmentorsbeforeCOVID,”Hiobexplained.“Then, mentoringdroppedofftonothing,and itwasalmosttwoyearsbeforewecould getbackintotheschools.In2016,the entireschoolcafeteriaswouldbefullof mentors.Nowwehaveabout10or15. Thereusedtobemaybe30or40.

“Thisisgreatforthosewhoareretiredorcollegestudents,”shesaid. “SomepeoplegoawaytoFloridain January,buttheystayintouchwith studentswithlettersore-mailsorjust don’ttalktothemforamonth,and that’sOK,”Hiobsaid,recallingmentoringayounggirlwhohadmisseda

November5

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

November6

KeepitShut— Mariner’sBethelishosting aWomen’sBibleStudyeveryWednesday throughNov.13,withtwosessionsin whichtopick—either10to11:30a.m.

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“Butshealwaysseemedtocomeon thedaysIwasthere.Shewouldmissa lotoftime,butwhenshemadeitto middleschool,shehadperfectattendanceuntil,like,Mayandthenshe missedadaybecauseshewassick.But thementoringinstilledinhertogetto schooleveryday.Wetalkedorwe played.WhenImether,shehadnever putapuzzletogether.Thelittlethings wedidmeantalotinhereyes,”Hiob said.

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November11

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

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Eachyear,membersofCongress nominateyoungconstituentsforthe opportunitytobeappointedtoaU.S. ServiceAcademy.Theapplicationcan befoundbygoingtowww.carper.senate.gov/services/academies/.

“Theacademiesseekthosewhohave goodmoralcharacter,acommendable

academicrecord,thedesiretoserve,and themotivationtolead,”saidCarper,a 23-yearveteranoftheU.S.Navyand thelastVietnamveteranservinginthe Senate.“MytimeservingintheUnited StatesNavymademetheleaderIam today.ThatiswhyItaketheopportunitytonominateDelawarestudentsto ournation’sserviceacademiesseriously. Iencouragethosewhopossessthese qualitiesandareinterestedinbuilding leadershipqualitiestolookintoapplying toaserviceacademy.”

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toaU.S.ServiceAcademy,students musthaveanomination.Inordertobe consideredforacongressionalnomination,itisnecessarythatstudentsmeet allofthegeneralrequirementsofthe academyofchoiceandcompleteanonlineapplication. Thoserequirementsinclude: •Citizenship—U.S.citizenship,or havingobtaineditbygraduationfrom highschool; •Residency—Onlylegalresidents of Delawaremayapply; •Age—Atleast17yearsold,but

notolderthan23yearsoldbyJuly1of enteringyear; •MaritalStatus—Unmarriedwith nodependents; •Academic—Mustcompletethe SAT;

•Physical—MustmeettheAcademyphysicalrequirementandthe DODMERBmedicalexamination. Formoreinformation,callCarper’s WilmingtonOfficeat(302)573-6291 oremail academy_nominations@carper.senate.go v.

hiscommunity,serving32yearswith theFrankfordVolunteerFireCompany,wherehewasapastpresident ofthecompanyandhadheldtheofficeoftreasurerforthe20yearsprior tohisdeath.HealsoservedonseveralcommitteesfortheTownof Frankford,servingontheCharter CommitteeandBudgetCommittee, andwascommittedtoEnvision Frankford.

MurraywasalsoalifelongmemberofFrankfordCommunity Church,formerlyFrankfordUnited MethodistChurch,whereheheld variouspositionsfromtrusteeto presidentoftheAdministrative Council.Healsohelpedledthe youthgroupandvolunteeredhistime withthevacationBibleschoolas

Helovedbaseballandwasa diehardNewYorkYankeesfan.He wasaformermemberoftheOlde TymersSoftballLeague,wherehe wasonthewinningstatechampionshipteamin2014.Hisloveof baseballwaspassedontohischildren andgrandchildren,andhewasalways involvedinallhischildrenand grandchildren’ssportingevents.He wasacoachandvolunteeredfor LowerSussexLittleLeagueashis childrenweregrowingupandnever missedanyofhisgrandchildren’s games.

Murrayalsoenjoyedhuntingand, withhissons,continuedthefamily traditionofquailhuntingevery Thanksgivingmorning.Vacations— especiallythosetoDisneyasthe grandchildrenweregrowingup— createdlastingmemories.

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describeMurraywas“blessed.”He hadaloving,caringandsupportive family,andwas“blessed”thathehad receivedalungtransplantin2018at theUniversityofMaryland.The Murrayfamilywillbeforevergrateful totheamazinghealthcareteamthat caredforhimovertheyears,andto thedonorandtheirfamily.Their selflessdecisiontochooseorgandonationgaveMurraysixbonusyears.

Inadditiontohisparents,Murray wasprecededindeathbytwobrothers,CliffordI.MurrayJr.and ThomasC.Murray;andabrotherin-law,HarrySmith.Heissurvived byhishighschoolsweetheartand lovingwifeof55years,Kathryn “Kathy”(Smith)Murray;twosons, Robert“Robbie”MurrayJr.andhis wife,Denise,andBryanMurrayand hiswife,Nicole;sevengrandchildren, BillyMurrayandhiswife,Blakelyn, ElizabethMurray,KatieMurrayand

herfiancé,EdwardNichols,David Millman,BelleMurray,BryanMurrayandKeirraSantarelli;andtwo great-grandsons,BraxtonandLiam. Heisalsosurvivedbytwosisters, JanetSmithandNevaProudfootand herhusband,Dave;asister-in-law, GlendaMurray;hisconstantcanine companion,Chloe;andahostof niecesandnephews.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldon Monday,Oct.7,2024,attheFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del. IntermentwastofollowatCarey’s CemeteryinFrankford,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinhisnameto theFrankfordCommunityChurch, P.O. Box37,Frankford,DE19945,or FrankfordVolunteerFireCompany, P.O.Box99,Frankford,DE19945. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Carmen V. Fontana

May 11, 1943 - September 29, 2024

Carmen V. Fontana, 81, of Selbyville DE, passed away on Sept. 29, 2024.

He proudly served in the United States Navy, and after his honorable discharge he joined the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in 1965. He had a storied 20-year career with the police department, being promoted to Detective First Grade with the Robbery Squad. After his retirement from the police department, he became director of security for B’nai B’rith International in Washington, D.C., where he safely guided BBI and its employees through many security events. He lastly went to work for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as a case manager, working many high-profile cases, and he assisted in the recovery of many children.

In 2007, he and his wife retired to the Eastern Shore, where he continued his love of cooking, gardening, fishing and hunting trips to his property in upstate New York.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Carmela Fontana, and is survived by his wife, Joan Fontana; his children, Debbie (Stretch Greenwell) Manders, Joseph Fontana, Jennifer Morningstar and Jackie (Brian) Detzel; grandchildren, Cristina, Jamie, Steven, Alexia, Shawn, Halie, Frankie, Brianna and David; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Jamison and his sister, Cathy (Paul) McSweeny; along with many nieces and nephews. He is lovingly remembered by dear friends, Joe Geraci, Chris Somers, Margie and Neil Brennan.

At a later date, the immediate family will hold a private celebration of life. “Once you have truly known him, he becomes a lasting presence in your heart, never to be forgotten… The Man, The Myth, The Legend.”

In lieu of flowers, donations to Delaware Hospice or the National Center for Missing Children, in his memory, would be appreciated.

StephanieH.Shelton,76 StephanieShelton,76,ofRehobothBeach,Del.,departedthis lifeonAug.20,2024,at9a.m.,at AcuteCareHospiceinWilmington, Del.Shewastheyoungestoftwo daughtersborntoThomasandOllie SheltonofMillsboro,Del.

AgraduateofWilliamC.Jason ComprehensiveHighSchool,inthe Classof1965,Sheltonstartedplayingsaxophoneintheseventhgrade, underthedirectionofhermusic teacher,ThomasCooper.Shewasinspiredbytheartistswhoperformed atRosedaleBeachHotelinMillsboro.Thoselifeexperiencesencouragedhertopursueexcellenceinher musicalexpressions—gospel, rhythmandblues,jazzandrock-androll.

Sheltonwasthedirectorofthe musicministryatHarmonyU.M. Churchuntilherhealthfailed.She lovedanimals,andhousedandfed neighborcatsincooperationwith JustUsCat&KittenRescue.She honoredherUncleWalt’swishesto careforhercousin,Gary,anddidso for20years,untilhepassed.

Shetrainedasaprofessionaltruck driverataschoolinHarrisburg,Pa. In1989,shereturnedtoDelaware, whereshecontinuedtodrivefor companiesinMillsboroandRehobothBeach.Thesuccessofherreturntomusicalpursuitswaswritten inanarticleintheNewsJournal newspaper,titled“ForThisSax Player,DreamsReallyDoCome True.”Herinvitationstoplaywith othermusiciansonthepeninsularesultedinbecomingamemberofan all-femaleband,ShadesofBlue. Sheltonleavestomournhersister, SheritaMahoneyofMillsboro,Del.; anaunt,ConnieNorthofBaltimore, Md.;cousinsEizabethGearyof Philadelphia,Pa.,ConchitaCongoReubenofLasVegas,Nev.,and SylvesterSheltonofNewHaven, Conn.;otherrelatives;afaithful friend,NinaHamiltonofWallingford,Pa.;andagodson,Cody Hamilton,alsoofWallingford,Pa. AmemorialserviceforSheltonis scheduledforSaturday,Oct.12, 2024,at1p.m.,atHarmonyU.M. Church,27073JohnJ.Williams Hwy.,Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedcontributionstoJustUsCat&Kitten Rescue,P.O Box32,Rehoboth Beach,DE19971,ortoHarmony U.M.Church,P.O.Box1435,Millsboro,DE19966.

RandyLeeWillis,74

RandyLeeWillis,74,ofDagsboro, Del.,passedawayonSunday,Sept.29, 2024.BorninYork,Pa.,hewastheson ofthelateGeorgeWillisSr.andEdith (Kottcamp)Willis.

Williscompletedhishighschool educationbeforepursuingatradeschoolapprenticeship,ultimatelybecomingaskilledplumberand pipefitter.Hisdedicationtohiscraft wasevidentineveryprojectheundertook.

OnMay16,1997,Willismarried theloveofhislife,KamaieStaleyWillis,duringthevibrantMyrtle BeachBikeWeekinSouthCarolina,a testamenttohispassionformotorcyclingandadventure.Hewasanavid motorcyclist,enjoyedboating,and cherishedhistimespenthuntingand fishing,findingjoyinthegreatoutdoors.

Atboththemountainhouseand thebeachhouse,Willis’spiritofcreativitythrived.Hewasalwaysadding onorbuildingsomethingnewforfamilygatherings.Hisprojectswereatestamenttohislovefortheoutdoorsand hisdesiretobringfamilytogether,providingcountlessopportunitiesfor laughterandconnection.

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Aboveall,hevaluedthemoments hesharedwithfriendsandfamily.“His spiritwillliveoninthestorieswe share,thememoriesweholddearand themomentswespenttogether. Thoughheisnolongerwithus,the impacthemadeonourliveswillforeverbecherished.Maywehonorhis legacybyembracinglifewiththesame passionandjoyheexemplifiedevery day.”

Inadditiontohisparents,Willis wasprecededindeathbyhisdaughter, JenniferLee(Willis)YoungofYork, Pa.;hisfourbrothers,GeorgeWillis Jr.,ConradWillisandLarryWillis,all ofYork,Pa.,andPhillipWillisofDallastown,Pa.;andasister,SusanEckenrodeofYork,Pa.Heissurvivedbyhis wifeof27years,KamaieStaley-Willis, andhisgranddaughter,BrittanyMiller ofYork,Pa.

AcelebrationofWillis’lifewillbe heldatalaterdate.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilyrequesteddonationstoYork CountyVeteransOutreach, https://www.yocoveteransoutreach.org/ support.Willis’lifememorialwebpage isatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

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College Football (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Northwestern heads to Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., to play the University of Maryland. With Northwestern leading the rivalry 3-1, can Maryland make a notch in evening things up? Or will Northwestern continue their dominance?

NEXT at the Kennedy Center (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Five-time Grammy winners Snarky Puppy are joined by four of the most influential singers in the Spanish-speaking world — Silvana Estrada, Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz and Fuensanta — in a tribute to Susana Baca in this season premiere.

SATURDAY

NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series (3) CW 4 p.m.

It’ll be an entertaining free-for-all when the NASCAR Xfinity Series title contenders head to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., to take on the 17-turn, 2.28-mile track. Kaulig Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen has been on fire, but it’s anyone’s race.

Saturday Night Live (11) WBAL 11:30 p.m.

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! This award-winning ensemble sketch comedy series has been entertaining audiences since 1976. Current cast members include Michael Che and Colin Jost. Ariana Grande hosts this episode. Stevie Nicks performs.

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Big Brother (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

After 12 weeks of evictions, betrayals and outlandish games, it all comes down to the final three houseguests. With $750,000 on the line, who will come out on top of this intense competition? And how will the AI Ainsley affect proceedings?

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

The plot thickens in the worlds of fact and fiction for amateur sleuth Susan Ryeland (Lesley Manville) and famous fictional detective Atticus Pünd (Tim McMullan) as new details come to light. Will revelations in the book help Susan in the real world?

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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Pat Sajak and Vanna White return for this Season 5 premiere as celebrity players Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad and Katharine McPhee all try to solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to $1 million. All of the winnings go to a charity of their choice.

NCIS: Origins (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

This new series follows the career of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, who shows flashes of brilliance as the newest special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).

English Teacher (21) FX 10 p.m.

Age is just a number. But when Malcolm (Jordan Firstman) decides to throw Evan (Brian Jordan Alvarez) a surprise birthday party at a gay bar, complications arise from Evan’s realization that he isn’t getting any younger in this season finale.

TUESDAY

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

The remaining celebrity dancers are surviving injuries, sore calf muscles and the occasional rough critique from Carrie Ann and Bruno, but can they keep up the energy as the choreography becomes more challenging? The Mirror Ball trophy is calling!

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

With four chefs are left at the hotel, host Tituss Burgess welcomes chefs Esther Choi and Judy Joo as guests. The pair tests the chefs by ordering something with a little kick before requesting something icy cool to balance things out.

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

Even aquarium fish aren’t safe when a detective’s murder puts everyone on high alert, connecting to a string of horrific homicides. Then, Remy (Dylan McDermott) and Abby’s (Susan Misner) relationship grows stronger in the face of danger.

WEDNESDAY

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

In this series finale, the laws of nature are put to the test as competition over food becomes more challenging. In an act of desperation, a lioness must risk her life in order to feed her five cubs. Then, newborn leopard cubs are immediately in danger.

Joan (3) CW 9 p.m.

Joan (Sophie Turner) has very particular set of skills — and she knows how to use them. In order to provide for her six-year-old daughter (Mia Millichamp-Long) after escaping her abusive marriage, Joan uses her skills to become a notorious jewel thief.

Abbott Elementary (7) WMDT 9:30 p.m.

Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti star as three young teachers working at the fictional Willard R. Abbott Elementary School. Despite being severely underfunded, the teachers do their best to set their students up for success.

THURSDAY

Scrabble (3) CW 8 p.m.

Better start studying the dictionary as Raven-Symoné hosts an all-new episode of this game show based on the classic board game of the same. Whose vocabulary will be extensive enough to walk away with the win and the $10,000 grand prize?

Matlock (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

When a developmentally delayed teenager is accused of murder, his family hires the firm to prove his innocence. Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and the team try to show he’s been wrongly accused. Then, Olympia and Julian (Jason Ritter) have a disagreement.

Found (11) WBAL 10 p.m. Trent (Brett Dalton) discovers fresh information regarding Sir’s (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) mother’s death; Gabi (Shanola Hampton) engages in a cat-and-mouse game with Sir while handling the fallout. An elderly woman disappears on her wedding day.

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Heknewthathisteamneededabig performanceinakeygame.

AndJayvionChandlerdelivered. Didheever.

TheIndians’seniorrunningbackexplodedforfourtouchdownsandacareer-high179rushingyardstoleadthe IndianspasttheSeafordBlueJays,46-7, onFriday,Oct.4,inagamethatwas closerthanthefinalscoreindicated.

“InthelosstoDelmarlastweek,we madealotofsillymistakes,”saidhead coachPhilTownsend.“Weworkedthis weektocleanthingsupandtofocuson improvingatallpositions.Wehaveto dothateveryweek.Wecan’tbecome complacent.”

Chandler’sfirstsix-pointeroccurred ona10-yardscoringstrikefromjunior quarterbackDylanGrise,hisfirstof threeTDpasses.Chandlergrabbedthe ball,brokeatackleinsidethe10-yard lineandhittheendzonetoextendIR’s leadto14-0midwaythroughthesecondquarter.

Justtwominuteslater,hetooka handoff,brokethroughthelineof scrimmageandveeredtotheleftsidelinetocompletea48-yardTDrunthat increasedtheGreen&Gold’sleadto 20-0.

Chandlerfinishedthescoringwith his25-and63-yardend-zonejaunts duringthethirdandfourthquarters,respectfully.

“Inthefirsthalf,wecameoutalittle sluggish,probablybecausewewere missingtwoofourstartersontheoffensivelinewhowereinjured,”saidChandler,whohasrushedforateamhigh nineTDsthisseason.“Sowehadtoget tuned inand,inthesecondhalf,we cameoutreadytoplay.Thiswinfeels good,becauselastyearSeafordbeatus 23-6.It’sareward,comingbackthis yearandbeatingthem.”

“Jayvionisagoodfootballplayer whomadesomereallygoodplaysFridaynightonbothsidesoftheball,”said Townsend.“Heisoneofthepieceson theoffensethatallowsustobesoexplosive.”

JuniorrunningbackDavonHandy gavetheBlueJays’defensesomeoneelse tobeconcernedwithintheIndians’ backfield.“TheHandyMan”rushedfor 88yardson10carries,includingthe game’sfirsttouchdown,a10-yardTD

Chandler’sfourTDs,career-highrushingyardsleadIndianspastSeaford

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverseniorrunningbackJayvionChandlerrunsforagain,asSeaforddefensivebackNy’geeHorseyclosesin.Chandler finishedthegamewithfourtouchdownstohelptheIndianstoa46-7victory.

runthatgaveIndianRiveran8-0lead. Handyappearedtobestoppedatthe7yardlinebutstayedonhisfeetand changeddirectionbeforereachingthe endzone.

“Sometimes,mychangingdirections withtheballintheopenfieldjusthappens,”saidHandy,whohasrushedfor eightscoresin2024.“Sometimes,I changedirectionandcutoverafterI readwhatthedefendersaredoing.We talked aboutDelmarbeatinguslast week,andIthinkwedominatedthe game.Thiswinwillreallyboostour confidence.Inthefirsthalf,wehadto cleansomethingsup.Then,inthesecondhalf,wetookcareofbusiness.”

“DavonandJayvionarelikelightningandthunder,”saidTownsend. “Theybothbringalottotheoffense andcanmakeabigplayatanytime.”

Seafordmadeagameofit,cutting theirdeficitto20-7whenjuniorrunningbackNoahKeglovitzrushedfora 16-yardtouchdownwith22secondsremaininginthefirsthalf.

TheIndiansansweredwithaquick driveupfield,culminatinginahighlight reel-worthy25-yardTDreceptionby widereceiverDarnellStokesJr.The

juniormultiplethreatracedpasttwo Seaforddefendersandacceleratedbeforemakingthecatchofaperfectly thrownGriseaerialintherighthand corneroftheendzonewith3seconds leftinthehalf.

“Iranawheelroute,”saidStokes, whoseTDgrabgaveIRa27-7halftime lead.“Atfirst,IthoughtDylanoverthrewme,andIhadtoturnonthejets tomakethecatch.Theyhadjustscored, andCoachTownsendsaid,‘Wegotta getthatoneback.’Hetoldmewhatwas goingtohappenandwhatIneededto do.”

“Wewent66yardswith22seconds leftinthehalfontwoplaysbeforethe touchdown,”saidTownsend.“Dylanhit JayvionthepreviousplaytosetupDarnell’stouchdown.Grisereallyairedit outtoStokesandmadeagoodplay.We havealotofplaymakersonouroffense.”

GriseandStokesconnectedagainon theirsecondTDviatheairona28-yard scoringtossmidwaythroughthethird quarter,toincreaseIR’sleadto33-7.

Grise,whoranforatwo-pointconversionfollowingtheIndians’firstTD, finishedwitheightcompletionson16

passattemptsfor134yardsandthree scoringtosses.Fortheseason,hehas connectedforeightTDpasses,fourof themtoStokes,whograbbedfour passesfor66yardsvs.theBlueJays. Chand ler,whofinishedwiththreegrabs for56yards,surpassedhisprevioussingle-gamecareerhighof173rushing yards,setin2023againstPolytech.

TheIndianshavescoredatleastsix TDsinfouroftheirfivegamestodate, andsevensix-pointersinthreeofthose contests.

Indians’defense adjustsandexcels

Townsendcomplementedtheteam’s defenseforplayingwellthroughoutthe game.

“Seafordcameoutwithacompletely newoffensetostartthegame,andwe hadtoadjustandsettlein.Seaford scoredonce,buttheyhadtoworkreally hard.Wegaveouroffenseseveraltimes, andtheytookadvantageofthat,”he said.

SophomoreBrennanLooseandjun-

iorMichaelParenteauledtheIndians’ swirlingdefensewith13tackleseach. SeniorsKyreeKnightandVaughnGriffineachchippedinwithninestops, whilesophomoreTyWeberaddedeight togowithaninterception.JuniorWestonWerneralsohadapick,andKnight recoveredafumble.

SophomoreplacekickerNolan Staniscewskiconnectedonhisonly point-after-touchdownattempt,while Weberconvertedoneofhisfiveattemptsthroughtheuprights

“NolanwasinjuredlastweekatDelmar,”saidTownsend.“Hewillbeback thisweekfortheBrandywinegame. We’reexcitedtogethimbackonboth sidesoftheball.”

Brandywine,next week’sopponent

TheIndiansweresettotaketheir 2-0Class1A,District2won-lost record(4-1overall)toBrandywinefor anothermust-wincontestonThursday,Oct.10.

“They’rehavingagoodseasonand havehadsuccessthisyear,”said Townsendofthe2-1(3-2overall) Bulldogs.“Theyreturnalotofguys fromlastseason.Onoffense,theyare bigupfrontandhaveseveralplaymak-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiverjuniorquarterbackDylanGrisefiresapass,asoffensivelineman#62SeanStolarzblocksaSeaforddefender.

ers.Theydohavesomegoodreceivers andwillairitoutattimes.Weneedto limitbigplays.Defensively,theyare toughandbigupfront,withanathleticsecondary.Wewilluseallofour weaponsonoffensetokeepthemon theirheels.

“Thisweekisashortweekforus, butevenshorterforthem,”added Townsend“TheyplayedlastSaturday,” henoted,ofthewinoverEarlyCollege.“Regardless,wehavetobereally

focusedatpracticethisweekandmaximizeourreps.”

Ayearago,IRHSlosttoBrandywineduringtheregularseasonbefore defeatingtheBulldogsintheopening roundoftheDIAAplayoffs.

Senior goalkeeper Jazmin Mayfield came up with the save of the game. Protecting a one goal lead, she stopped a Caesar Rodney breakaway in the second half to preserve a 2-0 Indian River victory in the Henlopen Conference showdown on Thursday, October 3. The whitewash was Mayfield’s sixth of the 2024 season. She has allowed 18 goals in nine games, a 2.00 average, while leading IRHS to a 6 -3 won-lost record. The following evening, senior running back Jayvion Chandler put on a dazzling display of offensive firepower by exploding for four touchdowns and a career-high 179 rushing yards in the Indians’ 46-7 Class 1A, District 2 football victory over visiting Seaford. Jayvion scored on runs of 63, 48 and 25 yards and added a 10 yard TD reception.

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Johnsonreturnstoalmamatersasavolleyballcoachandteacher ACoach’sStory

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theathletesmatter.

Andthecoachingstaffcaresabout them.

Thosearetwoimportantbeliefsof IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’volleyballassistantcoachSieraJohnson’s coachingphilosophy.

“Beforeyoucanexpectthegirlsto playvolleyball,youhavetoshowthem thattheymatterandyoucareabout them,”saidthefirst-yearmemberof headcoachChadZook’scoachingstaff. “Itissoimportantthatwetakethetime toshowthegirlshowmuchwecare about them.Itcanbejustsimplyasking abouttheirday,orlisteningtothemdiscusstheirstrugglesandworries.We stressedthispointwitheachstudentathleteduringone-on-onediscussion timewithCoachZookandmeduring thethirddayoftryouts.”

Johnsonsaidsheoftentellsherplayersthatitisimportantthattheyencouragetheirteammates.

“Iencouragethisevenifamistake hasbeenmade,”shesaid.“Whensomeonemessesup,theyalreadyknowthey

messedup.It’sourjobascoachesto correctthegirls’skillsasweseefit,and itistheirjobtoworkontheirteamdynamicbybuildinguptheirteammates.

“AnotherthingIliketostresstothe girlsisthateverythingweascoachesdo isforareason,”Johnsonadded,“evenif theymaynotunderstandthereason.”

Returningtoalmamater whereshelearnedtheropes

Johnsonhasreturnedtoheralma maters—totheclassroomswhereshe learnedtheropesasaSelbyvilleMiddle Schoolstudent,andtotheIRHSgymnasium whereherhardworkandnaturalabilityearnedherthe2019Coach’s Awardasastandoutvolleyballplayer. The2020graduateofIndianRiver HighSchoolwasanoutstandingoutsidehitterandmiddleblockerwho helpedtheIndianswinthe2019HenlopenConferencechampionshipbydefeatingSmyrna,3-1.

“It’sdefinitelyalittlestrangechangingfromstudent-athletetobeinga teacherandcoachatthesamehigh

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TheIRHSgirls’volleyballteamsufferedwhatwasdescribedasa“tough loss”atHenlopenConferencerival

schoolIgraduatedfrom,”shesaid. “Thisreallyhelpedwiththerelationship-buildingthatissuchanimportant partofteachingandcoaching.Icanrelatetothekids,becauseIwasintheir positionseveralyearsago.

“IcantakeeverythingIexperienced whileplayingatIndianRiver—the goodandthebad—anduseittomake myselfabettercoach,”addedJohnson, whoisaspecial-educationmathinstructoratSMS.“It’salsoadvantageous thatIamatthesameschoolasthe players,andIevenhaveoneofourplayers asastudentinmyclassroom.”

Johnsonhascoachedseveralofthe IRHSstudent-athleteswiththeCoastal TravelVolleyballClubforthepasttwo seasons,atthe14-and15-and-under levels.

Sheearnedherbachelor’sdegreein elementaryeducationandgraduatedin 2024fromSalisburyUniversity.Johnson iscurrentlypursuingamaster’sdegree inspecialeducationatRelayUniversity.

Feelingamixofexcitement andnervousness

Johnsonrecalledthemomentthis past summerwhenshereceivedwordof beingselectedasanvarsityassistant coachandjuniorvarsityheadmentorby benchbossZook.

“Ifeltamixofexcitementandnervousness,”saidJohnson.“Iamexcitedto bepartofsuchanamazingprogramand tobeabletoteachthesportthatissuch abigpartofmylife.Iwasnervous abouttheunknown,consideringthereis abigdifferenceintheteamdynamicof atravelteamandahighschoolteam.”

Asthejuniorvarsityheadcoach, Johnson’sfuturevarsitystarshavecompileda6-4won-lostrecordthrough gamesonOct.1.

“Seeingthegirlscelebrateissorewarding,anditreallyisaproudcoachingmoment,”saidJohnson.“Seeing thembeingproudofthemselvesisso refreshing,becauseitshowsthey achievedsomethingtheyshouldbe proudof.It’ssowonderfultowatch themcelebratewiththeirteammates.It showshowmuchthegirlscarefortheir teammatesandhowtheycanbeselfless when theycheerfortheirteammates.”

Aspecialrelationship

DoverinthestatecapitalonTuesday, Oct.8.

“Itwasatoughloss,”acknowledged headcoachChadZookaftertheIndiansdroppeda3-0verdicttotheSenators.“Iamatalossforwordsafterthis

tionshipwitheachofherstudentsand student-athletes.

Thesamethingcanbesaidabout herstrongalliancewithheroldersister, McKenzieJohnson,aseventhgrade special-educationteacheratSMSwho alsocoachestheschool’sgirls’volleyball squad.

“McKenzieandIhavealwaysbeen close,andforustobothbeapartofthe volleyballprogramwithintheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictisveryrewarding,” said SieraJohnson.“Thisenablesusto

one.Therearetoomanythingstolist.” TheGreen&Goldlostbyscoresof 25-21insetsoneandtwo,and25-16in thethirdset.

Zooksaidhewasimpressedwiththe playofIndians’seniorright-sidehitter

workwiththesamegirlsandenhance theirskills.Weworkedtogetherwhile coachingclubvolleyball,andourplayers saidwewerea‘good-copandbad-cop duo.’Webothhavesimilarvolleyball philosophiesandideasaboutthegame, butwehavedifferentcoachingstyles thatcanshowthegirlsthebestofboth worlds.”

Johnsonacknowledgedthatherolder sisterhashadaprofoundimpactonher asbothacoachandateacher.

“ShehasalwaysbeensomeoneI

KatelynWingate.

“Shereallyhittheballwell,”said Zookafterhisteamfellto5-6overall and5-2inconferenceplay.“Sheplaced hershotsingoodspots.”

lookeduptothroughoutmylife,andespeciallythelastfewyearsasIembark onmyjourney,”shesaidofMcKenzie Johnson,whograduatedfromIRHSin 2022andhasearnedundergraduatedegreesinelementaryeducationandearly childhoodeducationandamaster’sdegreeinspecialeducation.“Shehasalwaysbeenwillingtohelpmewith anythingIneeded.Wehavealsobeen throughsomuchtogether,andI’mso gratefulthatweworktogether.”

IndianRiversweepsweekinfieldhockey

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool fieldhockeyteamhostedaMorgan’s MessagegameonThursday,Oct.3, welcomingCaesarRodneyasthey broughtattentiontoanimportant messageofsupportforthestudentathletecommunity.

Accordingtotheirwebsite,“Morgan’sMessageisa501(c)(3)that strivestoeliminatethestigmasurroundingmentalhealthwithinthe student-athletecommunityand equalizethetreatmentofphysical

andmentalhealthinathletics.We aimtoexpandthedialogueonmentalhealthbynormalizingconversations,empoweringthosewhosuffer insilence,andsupportingthosewho feelalone.”

ItwasthefirsteverMorgan’s MessagegamehostedbytheIRfield hockeyteam.Theyhadplayedina Morgan’sMessagegamelastyearat CaesarRodney.

Inthe2-0winovertheRiderson

Oct.3,IRHSjuniorBaylie Williamsonscoredbothgoalsforthe Indians.Thefirstcameunassistedin thefirstquarter,atthe5:35mark,

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withtheinsurancetallyfindingthe backofthecageinthefourthquarter,at2:45,withanassistfromclassmateEllaPeterson.

SeniorJazminMayfieldplayeda stronggameingoal,turningaside thefiveshotsshefaced,includinga breakawaylateinthecontest.

Morgan’sMessagewasnamed afterMorganRodgers,ayoung womanwhohaddealtwithsevere anxietyanddepressioninherteens andearlyadultlife.Thosemental healthissuesledhertotakeherown lifeattheageof22onJuly11,2019. Herparents,siblings,familyand

friendsusetheorganizationtohonor herlegacy,tobringaboutawareness tostudent-athletesallacrossthe countryaboutthestrugglesofmental health.

OnTuesday,Oct.8,theIndians traveledtoPolytechtotakeonthe Panthers,whowereonaneightgamelosingstreakafterstartingthe seasonwithtwowins.

Williamsonagainwastheleading scorerfortheIndians,banginghome fourgoalsandassistingonanotheras IRpummeledthePanthers,5-0.Petersonscoredtheothergoal,which wasthefirstofthegametogetthe Indiansontheboard.Williamson’s goalscamewithtwointhesecond andtwomoreinthefourth.Shenow hasateam-leading23talliesonthe season,togoalongwithateam-high 13helpers.

Mayfieldonlyneededtomake twosavestoearntheshutoutwin. Shenowhas68totalsavesonthe season,withsixshutoutwinsamong theseventotalIRvictories.TheIndianshavenowwontwostraight,to improvetheirrecordto7-3overall. Theyweresetthisweektohitthe roadfortheirnexttwogames,at53-1WoodbridgeonOct.10and5-4 MilfordonOct.15.

Cross-country Indianscompeteat TidewaterFallClassic

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’andgirls’cross-countryteams headedovertoWinterPlaceParkin Salisbury,Md.,lastweekendforthe 52ndAnnualTidewaterFallClassic hostedbySalisburyUniversity.

IRseniorCadeDonnellywasthe topboys’finisherfortheGreen& Gold,in43rdplacewithatimeof 18:22.43.TeammateCaidenClark was65thoverallat18:55.70,and AidenMageewas86th,clockinga 19:17.50.DavidMillerandHarrison BennerbothcrackedtheTop100, crossingin92ndand93rdwiththeir timesof19:21.10and19:21.40,respectively.

ThetopHenlopenAthleticConferencerunnerwasCaesarRodney’s GriffinSpana,whocameinsecond at16:09.20,lessthanasecondbehindtheoverallwinnerfromQueen Anne’sCounty(Md.)HighSchool, BenMarks,andhistimeof16:08.30.

ThreeHACschoolsfinishedin theTop5intheoverallteamstandings,withCaesarRodneycomingin

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secondwith84points.Milfordwas thirdoverallwith172points,while SussexAcademywasfifthwith190 points.Northwest(Md.)High Schoolwontheoverallteamchampionshipwith70points,whileKentIsland(Md.)HighSchoolwasfourth overallwith174points.

Forthegirls,IR’sEmilyDavis was70thoverallinthe5Kracewith hertimeof23:40.80,whileteammate GraceClarkwas91stat24:15.00. Theyweretheonlytworacersforthe IndianstofinishinsidetheTop100.

SmyrnafreshmanGraceWalker wasthetopHACrunnerinthe event,finishingfourthoverallwitha

timeof19:33.20.SussexAcademy juniorKatyaGeyerwasninthoverall, at20:13.20.

Frederick(Md.)HighSchoolwon thegirls’teamtitlewith32points, followedbyNorthwestHighSchool with50points.SussexAcademywas thirdwith132points,whileCape Henlopenwasfourthwith154 points,andSmyrnaroundedoutthe Top5with199points.

Asateam,theIndianswere15th outofthe31girls’teamsintherace. Therewere43teamstotalinthe competition,andthereweretwo schoolsnamedIndianRiver—the localoneandtheotherfromChesapeake,Va.—andtwoSussexCentrals,theotherbeingfromStony Creek,Va.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sShaylaHayes,right,andCaesarRodney’s LeahBrownbattlefortheballonThursday,Oct.3. TheTribewonthefieldhockeymatch2-0.

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Forthesecondstraightgameand thirdtimeinitslastfiveoutings,the IndianRiverHighSchoolboys’soccerteamsurrenderedatie-breaking goalinthefinaltwominutesofregulation.

JuniormidfielderCalebPerez scoredonhisownreboundafter dribblingthroughtheIRHSdefense inthe78thminutetogivethevisitingGoldenKnightsahard-fought21victoryoverHenlopenConference rivalIndianRiveronTuesday,Oct.8.

Perezfiredaclose-rangeshot fromapproximately5yardsoutthat wasstoppedbyIndians’seniorgoalkeeperKaiKelleyatthenearpost. ButPerezregainedcontroloftheball

andsentitpastKelley,whowas shakenupontheplayandreplaced bysophomoreShaneForjanforthe finaltwominutes.

TheIndianshadpreviouslyallowedgame-winninggoalsinthe finaltwominutesina2-1setbackto SussexAcademyonOct.1anda5-4 defeatagainstCaesarRodneyon Sept.24.

“Iwaspleasedwithourperformanceinthesecondhalf,despitethe result,”saidIndians’headcoach BrandtMais,whoseteamoutshot theGoldenKnights10-8.“Thatwas someofthebestsoccerwe’veplayed thisseason.Unfortunately,wearenot efficientenoughandmisschancesto score,andgiveupgoals.

“Ourconsistencythroughoutthe gameisconcerning,”addedMais,

whosesquadfellto5-5overalland 3-3inconferenceplay.“It’snot enoughtoplaywellfor70minutesof thegame.Wemustplaywellforthe full80minutes.Weneedtoshow somecharacterandresilience.We needtokeepfocused.Thepositive thingisthatwe’veplayedwell,but weneedtogettheresultstomatch thoseperformances.”

TheSussexCentralmatchwasan entertainingdisplayofsoccerplayed atarapidpacebybothsides,entertainingthevocalcrowd.

IndianRiverseniorforwardLeo Chestergavehisteama1-0leadat the19-minutemarkwithhisseventh goaloftheseason.Chestertooka passfromseniorforwardDominic Delaneyandfireda10-yardshot fromtheslotthatbeatGolden

KnightsseniorgoalkeeperJustin Glasco,whofinishedwithninesaves. SussexCentralseniorforward YonnyMazariegostiedthescorein the36thminute,outrunningadefendertoaheadmanpassandfiring ashotpastKelley.Thegoalkeeper, whomadeamiraculoussaveinthe 62ndminutetokeepthegamedeadlocked,finishedthenightwithsix stops.

Lastweek’slossatSouthernDivision-leadingSussexAcademymeans theIndianswillprobablyhaveto qualifyforanat-largeDIAADivisionIItournamentberth.

“Atotalof12teamsmakethe playoffs,”saidMais.“Beforelast night,weweresittingatNo.8.We stillhavefivegamestogetbackon track.”

DelawareNational Guardtoassist withFlorida hurricaneresponse

OnWednesday,Oct.9,stateofficials announced,Gov.JohnCarneyplannedto activate100servicemembersandmore than40vehiclesfromtheDelawareNationalGuard(DNG)toaugmentthe FloridaNationalGuard’sresponsetoHurricaneMilton.

ThestormwasexpectedtomakelandfallonFlorida’swestcoastontheevening ofOct.9asamajorCategory4hurricane. Thestormcouldcausedevastatingdamage duetodangerousstormsurge,hurricaneforcewindsandwidespreadflooding,officialsnoted.

Theactivationordercomesthroughthe DelawareEmergencyManagement AgencyundertheEmergencyManagementAssistanceCompact.TheDNGwas scheduledforaneight-daymissiontorespondtoHurricaneMiltonandprovide generalpurposesupport,includingsetting upandmanagingpointsofdistribution (PODs),routeclearance,pumpingand otherneedsasassigned.

“Thisisanotherexampleofhowthe DelawareNationalGuardcontinuestostep upintimesofneedtosupportcommunitieshereintheFirstStateandourneighborsaroundthecountrywhoneedour help,”saidCarney.“Iwanttothankallour DelawareGuardmembersandtheirfamiliesfortheirservice.We’llbethinkingof andprayingforalloftheresponseteams, andeveryoneinthepathofthestorm.”

Theactivation,officialssaid,continues Delaware’shistoryofhelpingfellowstates intimesofnaturaldisasterthroughthe EmergencyManagementAssistanceCompact.In2017,theDelawareNational Guarddeployednearly80citizensoldiers

IRHSstudentspresentresearchonimpactofwindfarms

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AgroupofIndianRiverHigh Schoolstudents,chargedwithresearchingthepotentialimpactsofwindfarms offthecoastofMaryland,recentlypresentedtheirfindingstoFenwickIsland officialsandresidents.

Thestudents—juniorsandseniors fromJordanO’Boyle’sEngineeringDesign&Developmentclass—gavetheir presentationduringaFenwickIsland TownCouncilmeetingonFriday,Sept. 27.

Their findingsfocusedonanumber ofaspectsofwindfarmimpacts,includingresearchontourism,potentialfailuresduringhurricanes,energycosts, reliabilityissuesandpotentialnegative impactsonwildlifeandnationalsecurity.

“Iwasso,soimpressed”withthestudents’efforts,saidFenwickIsland MayorNatalieMadgeburger.

Shesaidshewasapproachedabout theclasspresentingtheirfindings,and aftermeetingwithO’Boyleandthestudents, invitedthemtothecouncilmeeting.

O’Boyleexplained,“Abouttwoweeks ago,Igaveaprojecttotheclasstohave amockstakeholdermeetingofthepositiveandnegativeimpactsoftheoff-

shorewindthat’sbeingproposedhere.

“Remarkably,afterthestudents startedtoresearch,theentireclass— 100percent—shiftedtowardthenegativeimpactsfaroutweighingthepositiveimpactsofoffshorewindoffour coast.”

StudentNolanSarafasaid,“Ourgoal asaclassistomakethegovernmentofficialsandthegeneralpublicawareof theimpactsofoffshorewind-farming.”

Sarafakickedoffthepresentationby sharingthathisresearchoncost-effectivealternativestooffshorewind.His research,hesaid,showedthatplanting sixtreescaneliminateuptoonetonof carbondioxideemissionsannually.One cost-effective-alternativeenergysource, hesaid,issolarpower,whichcaneliminatecarbonemissions,alsoknownas greenhousegasemissions.

One solarpanelcaneliminate4.2 tonsofcarbonemissionsannually,ata costofabout$350perpanel,Sarafa said.

ErnestBarnespresentedhisresearch oncostsofwindturbinesversusother formsofenergyproduction,concluding thatwindturbines“makenosense”asa sourceofcost-effectiveenergy.Afactor inthecost-effectiveness,hesaid,isthat windturbineproductionis“unreliable andwouldbedependentonthewind speed.”

Hecombinednaturalgasonly,wind turbinesonlyandacombinationofthe twosources.Naturalgasonly,Barnes said,wouldstillbebyfarthecheapest sourceofenergyat3.33centsperkilowatt.Offshorewindonly,hesaid,would cost11.59centsperkilowatt,whilethe combinationofgasandwindwouldcost $13.65perkilowatt.

Costsassociatedwithwindturbine constructionwerethefocusofThomas Foreman’sresearch.Constructionofthe 116currentlyproposedturbines,each with110-foot-longblades,wouldbe morethan$1billion,Foremansaid.

StudentsDeanSmithandMichael Peranteaupresentedtheirresearchon turbinemaintenanceandfailures,notingthatwindturbinesrequirequitea bitofmaintenance,andaccessingthem forthatmaintenanceisdifficultwhen theyarelocatedintheocean.Thelife spanofeachturbineisabout25years.

“Duringhighwinds,theycandestroy themselves,”Smithsaid.

LandonArauzfocusedhisresearch onthevisibilityofthewindturbines and theimpactthatcouldhaveon tourism.

“Alotofpeoplewereinformedthat theseturbineswouldn’tbevisiblefrom theshore,”Arauzsaid.“Well,theywill beveryvisible,asthey’reabout1,000 feettallandonly10to13milesoff-

shore,”hesaid.

“Itgivesusanindustriallook,”said theOceanViewresident.“Peopledon’t wanttogotothebeachandseewindmillsoffshore.”Headdedthathisresearchleadshimtobelievethat“it’s goingtocausebusinessestosuffer,naturallandscapestosuffer.Theinstallationoftheturbines,hesaid,“makesa lotofnoise,disturbsthesealife.Thelocalsthatlivenearthebeacharegoingto hearthis.…It’sjustnotgoingtobe verygood.”

ArauzincludedpartsofaUniversity ofDelawaresurveyof47beachgoerson thesubjectofwindturbines,showing that17.4percentsaid,“Theywouldn’t comeback.”About27percentofthose surveyedsaid“theywouldn’tenjoytheir vacationverymuch”iftherewerewind turbinesvisiblefromtheshore.

WindturbinefailureduringhurricaneswasthesubjectofseniorQuinton Ashman’sresearch.ACategory2hurricane,hesaid,wouldlikelywipeout about6percentofoceanwindturbines. ACategory2hurricanehassustained windsof96to110mph.Theturbines plannedfortheMarylandprojectwill befixed,ratherthanfloating,andwould be“morelikelytosnapinthewind” thanfloatingturbines,Ashmansaid.

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“TheDelawareNationalGuardstands readytoassistwiththecoordinationofresourcesneededtohelpstatesdealwiththe impactsoftheseseverestorms,”saidMaj. Gen.MichaelBerry,adjutantgeneralofthe DelawareNationalGuard.“These Delawarecitizensoldiers,Airmen,and theirfamiliesrepresentthespiritoftheNationalGuard:‘AlwaysReady,Always There.’Wecertainlyhopeanaturaldisaster

doesn’toccur,butwhenitdoes,theStateof Delawarecanbeconfidentthatwehave someofthefinestcitizensinuniformwho trainforthesescenarios.”

“Delawareisalwayswillingtoassist otherstatesduringtimesofneed,suchas therecentdevastationfromHurricaneHeleneintheSoutheast,”saidA.J.Schall,directoroftheDelawareEmergency ManagementAgency.“TheFirstStatewas abletosendaswift-waterrescueteamto NorthCarolina,andoneofourteamsis currentlyworkinginSouthCarolina.This deploymentbytheDelawareNational Guardexemplifiesthegreatspiritofservice inourstate,andwewilllookforotheropportunitiestohelpwheneverwecan.”

WSuchfailurescancausedangerous situationsanddebris,Ashmansaid,such as“floatingchunksandtoxicchemicals.”

MaribellaDiCenzonotedduringher partofthepresentationthatwindturbinereliabilityduringblackoutswould notbeideal.Shereferredtoawinter storminTexasin2021,notingthat whilewindturbineenergyusewashigh beforethestorm,“after,theyswitchedto naturalgas.”

Negativeimpactsofwindturbines onwildlifewasthesubjectofOcean ViewresidentTravisGosnell’sresearch.

haleecholocation,hesaid,isdisruptedbyvibrationsintheturbines.The scalloppopulationoffshorefromNew Englandhassufferedinthewakeof windturbineconstructionthere,Gosnellsaid.

Healsonotedthatwindturbines couldhaveanegativeimpactonthe fishingindustry,“becausefishermanwill notbeabletonavigatethroughthe windturbineareas.Itaffectsoffshore fisheries,bothcommercialandsport,” Gosnellsaid.

The beachat3RsandtheIndian RiverBaywilllikelyseeimpactsfrom cablescrossingthroughthemtoreach inlandpowerstations,hesaid.

Militaryandsecurityissuesaround thewindturbineprojectwerethefocus ofNolanMiller’sresearch.

“Turbinesbuiltinmilitary-usewaterwayswouldaffectmilitarytraining, search-and-rescueoperations,along withscrewingupthenavigationequipmentonCoastGuardvessels,”Miller said.“IncreaseddemandforCoast Guardservices,”Millersaid,would bringwithit$20millioninincreased expensesfortheCoastGuard,which wouldlikelybepassedontotaxpayers.

“It’salsoworthnotingthatthecompanythatownsU.S.WindisanItalian company,”Millersaid,whichcould “maketheelectricalgridvulnerable”to attacks.

Sonarscanningcapabilitiesoffshore wouldalsobeimpactedbytheconstructionofwindturbinesoffshore,Miller said.

Wrappingupthepresentation, Sarafadeliveredwhathecalled“our c lass’message:Theoffshorewindprojecthasaseriouspossibilitytocausecatastrophicimpacts.Butwecanstopthis plan,”Sarafasaid.“Everycitizenof DelawareandMarylandmustbegin preparingfortheseimpactsandthe trickle-downeffectsofthewindturbines.”

Thestudentsreceivedastanding ovationfromtheaudienceatthetown councilmeeting,withMagdeburger thankingthem,callingtheirresearch “reallyimpressive”andnotingthatthe Town“hasbeenfightingthisfightfora numberofyears.”

TheMERR(MarineEducation,Research&Rehabilitation)InstituterecentlyrescuedaliveKemp’sridleysea turtlethathadwasheduponthebeach infrontofthecommunityofOcean VillagenearBethanyBeach.

MERRrepresentativessaidtheturtle,whosepresenceonthebeachwasreportedonWednesday,Oct.2,had severalboatpropellerinjuriesacrossthe shell,andmostsignificantly,aninjury onthetopofitshead.Thewoundshad startedtohealsomewhat,theysaid,but due totheheadinjury,theturtlewas showingsomesignsofabnormalneurologicalbehavior.

Kemp’sridleyseaturtlesarethemost endangeredseaturtlespecies,MERR representativesnoted.Theyarepresent inDelawarewatersthroughoutthe summermonthsbuttravelbetween manyoftheworld’soceansandwaterways.

“Thisjuvenile,only12inchesin length,wasoneofmanyboatpropeller victimsthatMERRhasrespondedto thisseason,”theysaid.“Thiswasoneof themorefortunatevictims—fatalboat propellerinjurycontributestothecause ofdeathinover50percentoftheturtles thatMERRrespondstoannually.”

TheturtlewasrescuedbyMERR’s responseteamandwasultimatelytaken totheNationalAquariumforitslongtermrehabilitation.

“Itisshowingsignsofstrength,so wearehopefulthatthisbeautifullittle turtlewillbeabletorecover,”representativessaid,“butduetotheneurological symptoms,itisunknownatthistime.”

For moreinformationonhowto contributetodecreasingtheincidence ofboatpropeller-relatedinjuriesand deathinendangeredseaturtlesandmarinemammals,visitMERR’swebsiteat www.merrinstitute.orgtolearnmore aboutpropellercages,whichputaprotectivecoveraroundthepropeller blades,muchlikeacagearoundahouse fan,toprotectfromthewhirringblades.

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-17.00-20.00-52

Property Address: 37890 GREENWICH LANE, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:133-16.00-1476.00

Property Address: 20911 BRUNSWICK LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN REED & MARTHA REED (32) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL D. WHITSON (39) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-82.00

Property Address: 31061 VACATION ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of PATRICIA MARMAROU & USDA (33) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM& Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-12.18-105.00

Property Address: ANGOLA NECK PARK, LOT 71, 22891 CAMP ARROWHEAD ROAD, Lewes, DE 19958

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

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-11.00-314.00

Property Address: DEER RUN ACRES, LOT 45, 37088 EAST WHITE TAIL DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24 subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of FRANK MARTIN, IV (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24 subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SUSANNE L. KUCHER (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-29.00-548.00

Property Address: RIVER VILLAGE II, LOT 154, 27081 MERCHANT MAN DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24 subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of EUGENE L. YINGLING & KATHLINE M. YINGLING (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-174.00

Property Address: STEELE LAND DEV CORP P/O LOTS 7 8, 26149 AUTUMN ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:233-1.00-75.00

Property Address: MILLSBORO RD TO POSSUM POINT LOT W/IMP, 27892 POSSUM POINT ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24 subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of

THE ESTATE OF MARY C. HUSSMANN; THE ESTATE OF JEAN FINNEGAN; JOHN H. HUSSMANN, JR. & JOSEPH HUSSMANN (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24 subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMES E. CARTER (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:335-4.15-28.00

Property Address: 11 KENTUCKY AVENUE, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GEORGE E. CHAMBERS, III (27) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-18.00-430.00

Property Address: 23 MADAKET COURT, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-17.00-175.00-3718

Property Address: 24928 POT BUNKER WAY, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SHELLPOINT MORT SERVICES MORTGAGE ON BEHALF OF CHRISTOPHER W. SHERRING AND ANN MARIE SHERRING MORTGAGORS (28) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of KIRAN PATEL (31) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of October, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:333-11.00-85.04

Property Address: 36950 WELLS LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/18/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/22/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JEFFREY HAEFFNER (30) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Salt Cellar, LLC has on September 30, 2024 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a to sell food and alcoholic liquor for consumption at social gatherings on the premises located on the 8th Floor of the Henlopen Hotel, 511 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Salt Cellar, LLC also applied for an off-site caterer license to provide food and alcoholic beverages at social gatherings held off the site. Persons who are against Salt Cellar’s application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before October 30, 2024. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20241004 3T

NOTICE TOWN OF DAGSBORO SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES FOR TOWN COUNCIL SEATS

DECEMBER 7, 2024 ELECTION

Two (2) Seats

Two (2) Year Terms 2024 & 2025

Nominations for candidates: May be filed on forms available at the Town Hall or our website: http://dagsboro.delaware.gov/, beginning Friday, October 25,2024 and returned to and received by Town Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15,2024.

Qualifications of candidates: Each member shall be at least 18 years of age; each member shall be a natural person, citizen of the United States and of the State of Delaware and a bona fide resident of the Town of Dagsboro.

Qualifications to vote: Resident individuals: over the age of 18 and citizens of the Town, State of Delaware and the United States. Property owners: if individuals, must be over age 18; if corporation or association (other entity), must provide a certified copy of a resolution of said entity authorizing the person named therein to vote for the entity; if a partnership, only one partner may vote for the partnership. Individuals and corporation/partnership/association entities must be citizens of the Town, the State of Delaware and the United States. If an individual is both a resident and a property owner, he or she shall have only one vote.

Registration to vote: Registration closes on Friday, November 15 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to vote in the 2024 Municipal Election. If you are a resident but not a property owner, you may already be registered and may confirm your registration by coming to Town Hall. If you are not registered, you must be prepared to provide your name, signature, address, birthdate, social security number, and date you became a resident of the Town of Dagsboro and State of Delaware. If you are a property owner but are not on the assessment list of the Town, you must register by providing a copy of your recorded deed with the Town and such other information as determined necessary for registration.

Absentee ballots: Request forms for absentee ballot packages may be obtained from the Town Hall or website at any time. Absentee ballot packages will be distributed to those requesting ballots after the candidates have been nominated and determined to be qualified. Absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6,2024. Absentee Ballots may be received up to Closing of the Polls on Election Day.

Town of Bethany Beach Board of Adjustment Public Notice

The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Bethany Beach will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following:

An application for an appeal of the Building Inspector’s decision regarding Chapter 395, Section 395-30 Residential drainage requirements, Chapter 395, Section 395-34 Stabilization of stormwater runoff and Chapter 475 Property Maintenance; Part 1: Drainage and Elevation Standards by property owners Keith and Amy Brothers, at property identified as Block 102, Lot 14, addressed as 112 Central Boulevard, for the adjacent property identified as Block 102, Lot 12, addressed as 110 Central Boulevard. The application may be inspected in the office of the Building Inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays. All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where said Board may make a determination on the application, said Board without further notice may adjourn such hearing from time to time.

The Board may recess for good reason on the announced day and reconvene on another day to continue the hearing; in such a case, the announcement of the date and time of reconvening will constitute sufficient public notice.

CP 20241011 1T

CLASSIFIED RATES

Line ads: $8.50 for 20 words, 25¢ per add’l word. Display ads: $8.50 per column inch.

Non-commercial ads for items $1,000 or less are free up to 20 words. Yard Sales are $9.00

2 VINTAGE HAND CARVED

‘Surf & Turf’ Black Duck Decoys. Early 1900s

21”L, 7”W, 8”T. Very Rare and Collectible. $120 each or $200 for both. 302-542-9500

SECRETARY DESK late 1800s

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

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

ANTIQUE GARDEN & HAND

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

Classi eds

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

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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

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

MICROWAVE OVEN Toshiba

EM925A-SS Excellent condition – used only one week. With box and instructions. $75. 302-539-9656

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

BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, CLIPS FOR 2012-2024 NISSAN FRONTIER 4X4. EVERYTHING YOU NEED BUT THE LABOR. BRAND NEW, NEVER OPENED. $60.00. TEXT (908) 432-5285. 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

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.)

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” $650 302-542MINN KODA ELECTRIC MOTOR 28lbs thrust 5 speed $40 302-436-9005

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

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

FRANKFORD/BETHANY

3 brown leather dining chairs $60. 3 counter saddle stools, turquoise $60. 1 curio cabinet $30. Local buyers only. Text for pics. 443-848-7242

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

STER NS & FOSTER

!JUST REDUCED!

3-cushion Sleeper Sofa. Like new, Blue fabric, with 2 throw pillows & arm covers.

Dimensions: 74” L x 34” D x 29” H. $150 May Negotiate Price! 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 VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637

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

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

SEVEN POUNDS of R-22 Refrigerant. $100. 302-362-3687

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

Winter Key #319 Mallard Lakes/Selbyville. 2BR/2BA furnished TH $1700/month +util.

Winter Key #174 Swan Keys Selbyville.

Keenwick Sound: 3BR/2BA rancher with 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2,000 per month + utilities. Lawn care included. Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA townhome in Selbyville with 2 car garage. $2,200 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 3BR/2.5BA townhome with garage. $2,300 per month + utilities

Fairway Village: 3BR/3.5BA townhome in Ocean View. Can be furnished or unfurnished. $2,300 per month + utilities and 5% rental tax. Avail. after 12/1/24

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

Bishops Landing, Millville: 3+BR/2.5BA end-unit villa with 2-car garage. Furnished; will consider unfurnished with a 2year lease. $2,450 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

FREE QUEEN SIZE OAK BED

head and footboard, innerspring and mattress, excellent cond. 302-943-1595

GAME OF THRONES BOOKS

Paperbacks $1 each and larger $2 each. 302.541.0475

CONAIR 3/4 in. instant heat styling brush. Never used. $8 302-537-7348

BATH MAT 20x33 & toilet seat cover, shower curtain aqua. Never used $15 302-537-7348

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

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

BLACKSTONE TAILGATER Combo Grill. Model# 1555

New in box $150 302539-4367

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

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

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

Saltwater Landing: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with 2 car garage. $2,600 per month + utilities.

Parkside: 4BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home with 2 car garage. $2,800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax

Millville by the Sea: 5BR/3.5BA, fully furnished home with garage. $2,850 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

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.

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

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

SAMSONITE HARD

Suitcase 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

NEWER LOOK FOR HOME OR BUSINESS (trying to sell)

Refresh & Paint

Reasonable Prices! Patios & Ramps Cheaper Prices! CALL VANESSA 302-539-6751

TUPPERWARE - VINTAGE & new. Over 100 pieces -Reduced to $35 410-939-7714

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

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

DEWALT 12 IN MITER SAW with stand. $200 Call Jerry 302-537-2831

12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30 410-382-2033

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

BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL

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

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

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

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

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

Advertise

!!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 OUT-

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

2 RED EARED SLIDERS

Turtles. 80 gallon tank, 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

VARIOUS DOG ITEMS

Heated Water Bowls, Collars/Leashes, Kong Toys, E-Collars, Brushes/Deshedder. Priced To Sell! 302-542-9500

DOG TRAINING COLLAR

Garmin Pro 550 E - Collar. $100 302-245-7149

XL HARD SIDED TRAVEL

Kennel. $30 302-245-7149

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES?

Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

DOG VEST Avery Tuff Heavy Duty. 5mm neoprene. Color: Marsh Grass, 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

FLAMBEAU GUN CASE Holds 2 Guns. Airline

Approved. $40 302-542-9500 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

CAMMO ATV COVER.

New, ts 250 - 450. $30 302-542-9500

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

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

DEER HUNTERS Aluminum Ladders. 14ft - 16ft. Satrting at $25. 302-542-9500

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

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

WANTED

HANDYMAN with gas replace repair experience to help me get my replace burning again. Fenwick Area. . 240-478-9905

ALTERATIONS NEEDED on 4 pairs of pants. 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, Oct 11 & Sat, Oct 12 8-2

“LAST ONE THIS YEAR!”

Rain or Shine

Multi Family Yard Sale!

Mens & Womens clothing, winter coats (ladies), toddler clothing, toys, books, fall & christmas decor, kitchenware, antiques & vintage items, small furniture, quilts & decorative pillows, costume jewelry, etc.

34946 Mustang Rd Dagsboro DE 19939 (off Irons Lane)

❏ Fri, Oct 11 & Sun, Oct 13 8-? Rain or Shine

Multiple Family Yard Sale! Antiques, Furniture, Household Items, Tools, Kids Clothes & Toys.

341 & 332 Grace Street Millsboro off 113 near Food Lion

❏ Sat, Oct 12 7-? Rain or Shine

The Point Farm Community Yard Sale

Off of Rt 26 before Vines Creek

GPS Ref: 101 Creekside Dr. Dagsboro DE 19939

❏ Sat, Oct 12 & Sun, Oct 13 8-2 Rain or Shine

Large Yard Sale! Lots of great stuff from clean non-smoking home. Furniture, antiques, hardware, vintage display outboard motors, rugs, glassware, flat screen TVs, clothing, etc. Please do not come early-alot to set up.

36136 Beaver Dam Rd in Frankford near Bear Trap

❏ Sat, Oct 12 & Sun, Oct 13 9:30-5 Rain or Shine

comingorgoing

If you’re coming down for a visit, get the Point.It’s your guide to local local events,local restaurants,local stores and local lives...

getthePoint!

...when you go back home,visit us on-line at coastalpoint.com or, better still,take the beach back home with a subscription to the Point! Call us today at 302.539.1788.

Sheds Open at The Antique Junction in Selbyville. Lots of Tools and much more!! Christmas items inside the Shoppe. Bring your own Bags NOT THIS WEEK

❏ Fri, Oct 18 & Sat, Oct 19 9-? Rain or Shine

Huge Yard Sale!

31148 Walnut Point Lane Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat, Oct 19 8-12 Rain Date 10/20

Seabrook Community Yard & Bake Sale!

Household & Holiday items, furniture, clothing, books, accent pieces, crafts, etc.

28018 Alderwood Loop Millsboro DE 19966

❏ Sat, Oct 19 8-12 Rain Date 10/20

BVE Community Yard Sale! Drive Thru Community. Off of Williamsville RD Selbyville

❏ Sat, Oct 19 9-1 Rain or Shine

Scrapbooking and craft supplies. General admission is $2 per person. Stop by and shop for excellent deals on scrapbooking and craft supplies at yard sale prices! 70 tables of bargains. Everything from adhesive to zippers. This is a fundraiser for the Milford High School soccer team. 20520 Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. A delightful dessert full of red fruit and whipped cream (or a little girl in a big bonnet): ______ shortcake

6. Feeling drowsy?: You can take one you during the day and wake up feeling energized

7. It's the opposite of "short"

8. It's the short name for a prehistoric animal like microceratops (Fun fact: He was known for his very short arms)

9. This vehicle is a lot like a short bus

10. If you spell out each number from one to ten, you'll nd that most of the ____ numbers are shorter than the odd ones

11. Did you know?: You can grow a dwarf fruit ___ in a large ower pot

13. It's the sport to watch if you want to see a shortstop stand on a diamond

15. A marathon is a long ___ in which everybody wears shorts

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

16. Enjoyed a shortbread cookie (It's the short homonym of "eight")

17. It can cut a 13A game short or cause a delay before it starts)

19. A small shovel with a very short handle (or, in a deck of cards, it's the black symbol on the iconic ace)

21. It's the season for shorts

23. Professional, for short

24. My name is as long as November and December, yet I'm the shortest month. What am I? (abbr.)

Parents Down

1. Dictation station: Shorthand expert of yesteryear who took note of her boss' thoughts

2. At a theme park, a child who is shorter than the sign at the front of the line cannot yet ride the ______ coaster

3. Typically shorter than its cousin the trumpet, a _____ is mostly

used in military ceremonies

4. What a Monopoly player owns if he just purchased Short Line

5. To go for a short drive in your new car is to take it for a ____

6. A person who knows prose knows that a _____ is longer than a short story, but shorter than a novel

12. Everyone agrees: These couple of days always seems too short

14. Popular short-haired cat breed known for its light coat and dark face

18. Tiny sprite (or mischievous child)

20. Abbreviation for "abbreviation"

21. Knight time: Short title granted Virgin Airlines founder Richard Branson

22. Conjunction junction: The shortest of the three coordinating conjunctions (The other two are "and" and "but")

Short Stuff

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

607 OLD POST CT, BETHANY BEACH

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

$1,850,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

19338 LOBLOLLY CIR #11, REHOBOTH BEACH

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

$835,000 (DESU2069700)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

family room with replace, sunroom, living room, of ce, & screened porch offer many options to spread out, relax, or entertain friends and family. Quiet cut-de-sac location with a spacious lot is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and all of the many amenities of Ocean Pines. Come see this well-maintained beauty today!

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

NOWAVAILABLE

29072 SAINT THOMAS BLVD, MILLSBORO

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 already 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.

$289,500

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

NEWWATERFRONT LISTING

5 MARINA VIEW CT, BETHANY BEACH Luxurious Waterfront townhome Just Listed in South Shore Marina. Move-inReady and furnished 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath property with multiple decks and balconies with breathtaking views of the South Shore Marina and the Indian River Bay- enjoy vibrant sunsets. Community is gated and has amenities. Walk to the State Beach or surf sh on the jetty without crossing the highway.

Asking $674,900 (DESU2071226) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

REDUCED INBAYSIDE

29084 SEA BIRD CT., SELBYVILLE

Start living the “Bayside Life” in this gently used 3 BD, 2.5 BA furnished townhome. It has a screened porch w/ a serene, wooded backdrop. Shining bright with desirable features & premiums, this property is beautiful and INCLUDES a Golf Cart! Bayside Community is only 5 miles to the beaches & has an endless amenity list!

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

13 MARINA VIEW CT, BETHANY BEACH JUST LISTED

UNDERCONTRACT

36367 SEA GRASS WAY, SELBYVILLE

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

$699,990 (DESU2067216)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472