Coastal Point — November 1, 2024 by CoastalPointNewspaper

Earlyvotinglooking popularlocally

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AtMillville’sCommunityCenterin EvansPark,linesofvoterswrapped aroundthebuildinganddownDukes Driveasearlyvotingopenedthereon Friday,Oct.25.

Thatday,pollworkerssaid,nearly 2,100voterscasttheirballotsatthe Millvillelocation.

Thefollowingday,votingcontinued astheparkbecamecrowdedwithtrickor-treatersforthetown’sTrailofTreats events.AtonepointonSaturday,a grandfatherandgrandsonwalkedinto the CommunityCenterdressedin matchingMariocostumes,bringing smilestopollworkers’faces.

BoMcDowell,directorofSussex County’sDepartmentofElections,said onWednesday,Oct.30,thatafterfive daysofearlyvoting,54,000peoplehad castballotsinSussexCounty.

WhileMcDowellwashesitantto predictwhere2024turnoutwouldend upcomparedtopastyears,hesaidit seemstobeontracktoatleastmatch

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Collins,Brettvying forDistrict41seat

IncumbentstateRep.RichCollins,a Republicanwhohasnowrepresented District41throughfourtwo-year terms,isbeingchallengedintheNov.5 electionbyDemocratTomBrett.

Bothcandidates,inaphabeticalorder, answeredaseriesofquestionsforthe CoastalPoint.

TomBrett

Q.Whatareyourstrongestqualificationsforthisposition?

A.Mylife’sjourney—asaU.S. Armyveteran,communityactivistand seniorbusinessleader—hasuniquely preparedmetoservetheresidentsof

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FromtheirhumblestartwithafewStyrofoamtombstonesanda spiderin2018,ElizabethandPeterCoble-Millernowhave what’sbecomeamust-seeHalloweenstopinthecommunityat theirBayColonyhome.Thisyear,thefamilyispartneringwith BrandywineValleySPCAofGeorgetowntocollecttax-deductible donations,food,blanketsandnecessitiesforanimalsattheir homefromOct.31throughTuesday,Nov.5.WhenyouenterBay Colony,turnontoSawmillDriveandyouwillbesuretoseeiton therightside.

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Andrew Curley, MD

District41.Frommytimeinthemilitary,Ilearnedthepowerofcollaboration,workingside-by-sidewithpeople fromallwalksoflifetoachievedifficult goalsthroughcommitmentandteamwork.

Asacommunityadvocate,Istood alongsideneighborsandspokeupfor issuescriticaltoourqualityoflife.In legislativehalls,SussexCountyCouncil, Planning&Zoningmeetingsandlocal townhalls,I’veseenfirsthandhoweasilythevoicesofthemanycanbeovershadowedbythosewithgreater influence.Myworkhasstrengthened myresolvetoensurethattheinterestsof ourfamilies,communities,andenvironmentareprioritizedovertheinterestsof thefew.

Iamcommittedtorepresentingthe voicesofDistrict41withintegrityand dedication.Bylistening,advocatingand takingdecisiveaction,Ibelievewecan buildafuturethatisequitable,sustainableandprosperousforeveryone.

Q.Ifyouareelected,whatareyour threetopgoals?

A. Mygoalsarealignedwiththe concernsthatvotersarebringingtomy attention.Iintendtorepresenttheinterestsofthemajorityofallresidents, notmypersonalphilosophiesorvalues. Whenmypersonalviewsdifferfrom thecommunity’smajorityopinion,I

pledgetoengageinopendialogue,sharingperspectivestoensurethatfair,informeddecisionsarereached.Therefore, myanswerstoQuestions2and3are verysimilar.

(1)Balancedgrowth—Growth mustaddresscommunityneeds,ensuring saferoads,accesstoqualityeducationandmedicalservices.Wecanno longerprioritizeprivatepropertyrights aboveallelsewithoutriskingourquality oflife.

(2)Investmentinfamilies—Strong familiesformthebackboneofstrong communities.Asabusinessleader,Iunderstandtheimportanceofinvestment forsustainablegrowth.Affordable childcareandhousingareessentialto ensurethateveryresident,notjustthe privilegedfew,hastheopportunityto thrive.

(3)Climateresponsibility—Acknowledgingclimatechangeandthe urgentneedforactionisessentialto protectfuturegenerations.Todenyor minimizeitsimpactisirresponsible.

Q.Whatmainconcernsarevoters bringingtoyourattention?

A.Unfetteredgrowthhasdiminished thequalityoflifefortoomanyinour community.Ourroadsarecongested andunsafe,ourschoolsareoverburdened,andessentialmedicalcareis oftenoutofreach.

Parentsarefrequentlyunabletowork orfurthertheireducationbecausethe costofqualitychildcareisprohibitive.

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Affordablechildcareandhousingare essentialnotonlyforfamiliesbutfor thestrengthofourentirecommunity. Whenyoungadultsleaveinsearchof affordablehousing,welosethepromise ofourfuture,assomeofourbestand brightestareforcedtomakeliveselsewhere.

Climatechangeisapressingreality, andweneedleadershipwillingtoacknowledgeitsimpactandtakeaction. Whilethere’sroomforhonestdebate onthebestsolutions,denialonlyserves toendangerfuturegenerations.Asyour representative,Iwilladvocateforpoliciesthatprotectourcommunity’sfuture andprioritizeourqualityoflife,ensuringthatDistrict41isaplacewhereall residentscanthrive.

RichCollins

Q.Whatareyourstrongestqualificationsforthisposition?

A.Ihavebeenateacher,ownedan insuranceagencyandrananonprofit that protectedourconstitutionalrights. Ifarmedformanyyears,andIamstilla smallfarmer.Ihavefirsthandknowledgeofwhatworksandwhatdoesn’t workinourstategovernment,andIunderstandthechallengesofprotecting ourrightsinastatedominatedbyvery progressiveinfluences.

Q.Ifyouareelected,whatareyour

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•SubmittedbyWendyMardini

LinesofvoterswrappedaroundtheMillvilleCommunityCenteronFriday,Oct.25,thefirstdayofearlyvotinginDelaware.Officialssaidnearly2,100peoplevotedtherebetween11a.m.and7p.m.onFridayandasmanyas1,000morehadvotedatthe MillvillepollingplacebylateSaturdayafternoon.EarlyvotinglocationswillbeopenthroughNov3.

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turnoutratesfrom2020,whennearly70 percentofallregisteredvoterscastballots.

“You’vealreadyhad65,000people turnout,”eitherbyvotingearlyorfiling absenteeballots,McDowellsaid,and withpollsnowopen12hoursaday, from7a.m.to7p.m.,hesaidheexpecteddailyvoternumberstostayhigh.

“We’reonpacetogo100,000,”he saidoftheearlyvoting.Expectingabout 150,000voterstotal,McDowellsaid,“It

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LE Bluetooth, Auracast, gyroscopes, automatic alert features able to contact anyone with smartphone and waterproo ng.

mightbeanextremelylateElection Day”untilallballotsarecounted.

“ Whichisgood,”hesaid.“That’sa goodproblemtohave.”

Thecountyelectiondepartmenthas beenbusypreparingforahighexpected turnout,McDowellsaid.

“We’vethrowneverythingbutthe

kitchensinkatthisthing,”hesaid,includingadding16morepollinglocationssincethelastelectioncycle,fora totalof79locationsopenforElection Day.TherearenineearlyvotinglocationsnowopeninSussexCounty— morethantheothertwocounties, whicharegeographicallysmaller.

“Backin2022when[earlyvoting] firstcameabout,wevoted27,000,and therestofthestatedidn’tdohalfthat,” McDowellsaid.

Thatyear,therewerefiveorsixearly votinglocationsinSussexCounty.

“Weknewweneededtoaddalot moreatthebeach,becauseit’sgrowing sorapidly,”hesaid.

ThelastearlyvotingspotthedepartmentsecuredwastheMidwaylocation northofRehobothBeach,inSeptember,McDowellsaid.

Thewesternsideofthecountyhas seen thelargestincreaseinearlyvoters since2022,with“hardlyany”ofthe westernpollingplacesgettingmuchuse atthattime,McDowellsaid.

“Thisyear,we’vehadlineseveryday,” hesaid.“They’vehad30-minutelines fordays.”

Countywide,earlyvotinglocations saw16,000votersonthefirstdaythey wereopen,hesaid.

AsofWednesday,McDowellsaid, thehighestearly-votercountinthe countywasattheAmericanLegion Post28hallnearMillsborowith8,721.

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Location: St. Andrew Catholic Center 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue Ocean City, MD Saturday, November 9, 2024 9AM—4PM

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Welshleavesbehindyoungfamily,lastingmemories

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted ArecentphotoofHarbesonnativeJamesWelshshowshiminhisEMTflightsuitin Kentucky.Welshdiedearlierthismonthwhenthehelicopterhewasworkinginas anEMTcrashedinKentucky.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

JamesWelsh’scareerasahelicopter EMTtookoffinKentucky,butitgotits sparkinBethanyBeach,whenhewasa teenworkingatlocalpoolsandinlocal ambulances.

Welshwasrememberedthisweekasa dedicatedyoungman—byhisfamilyand bypeoplewhoknewhimasateenand youngadult.HediedOct.7,whenthe helicopterhewasworkingincrashedin northernKentucky.Thepilotandanurse

aboardtheflightalsodiedinthecrash,in GrantCounty,Ky.

The29-year-oldHarbesonnativewas, accordingtonewsreports,flyinginahelicopterownedbyaprivatefirm,AirEvac Lifeteam.Thecrewwasonitswaytopick upapatient.

Hismother,DeanneWelshofHarbeson,saidthisweekthatithasbeenextremelydifficultforher,James’father, Kyle,andtheirfamilytocometogrips withthesuddenandtragicloss.

“It’sonebreathatatime,”ratherthan onedayatatime,rightnow,Deanne

Welshsaid.“It’sstill veryraw.”

WelshhadworkedatSeaColonyasa youngman—firstasapoollifeguardand thenasapoolmanager,accordingtothe manwhosupervisedhimandremembered himas“reallevel-headedandprofessional,” evenasateen.SeaColonyBeachPatrol Capt.DavidGriffithsaidWelshwasalwaysrespectful,evenwhendealingwith difficultpeople.“Hetalkedtopeoplethe wayyouwanttobetalkedto.”

HerecalledthatWelsh“droveoneof thosefastandfuriouscars,”butthathe wasfarfromreckless.“Thewayhehandledsituations”withmaturityatayoung agemadeanimpressiononGriffith,he said.“Hewouldalwayscomeovertothe FitnessCenterearlyinthemorning.He tookconstructivecriticismwell.”

Welsh,hecontinued,“wasalwaysready togo,alwayswillingtoworkextraand helppeople.Asasupervisor,Welshwas responsiblefortrainingpoolemployees and,Griffithsaid,“Hetookitseriously.” Theskillsnecessarytoworkinapoolsetting,hesaid,mustbecontinuouslyretrained.“Allthoseskillsgetalotofdust onthem,”Griffithsaid,andWelsh seemedtoenjoytrainingtheemployees.

“Hewasvery,verygoodatthat,”Griffithsaid.

ItwaswhenWelshjoinedtheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyasan EMTthathefoundhistruecalling,accordingtohissupervisorthere.

EMTChiefPhilBrackinsaidWelsh workedforhiminthesummerof2017.

“Healwayshadasmile,”Brackinrecalled.“Hehadthatsamesmileonthe firstdayandonthelastday”ofhiswork inBethanyBeach,hesaid.

HealsorecalledthatWelsh“always hadapositiveattitude.Hisworkethicwas great.”

WelshattendedEasternKentucky University,studyingtobeaparamedic.

HereceivedaPhoenixAwardduring

histimewiththefirecompany,forlifesavingactionsduringamotorvehicleaccidentwithacardiacarrestonAug.7,2017.

DeanneWelshsaidhersonstarted workingasanEMTvolunteerat17.

“Itwasacallinghehad,Ithink.”

Shesaidhersonlovedswimmingand wasamemberoftheSussexCentralHigh Schoolswimteam.

Welshsaidhersoninitiallypicked homelandsecurityashiscollegemajor, butinthesecondsemesteroffreshman year,hedecidedtoswitchtoEMTschool.

“Hewantedtoservehiscountryin someway,”shesaid.

ThemovetohelicopterEMTwasa naturaloneforWelsh,hismothersaid.

“Healwayswantedtobeonahelicopter.”shesaid.“Fromthemomenthetold methat,Iwasscared,”becauseofthepotentialdanger.

“Helovedhisjobs,andhewashappy inhislife,”shesaid.

Welshandhiswifeoftwoyears,Haley, hadrecentlymovedintoanewhomeand wereawaitingthebirthoftheirfirstchild, ason,inFebruary2025.HeandHaley wouldhavecelebratedtheirsecondanniversarythisweek,hismothersaid.

“Hewasreallyexcitedtobeadad,”she said.

HelovedKentucky,wherehemethis wifeandhadsettledintohiscareer.

“Hewenttocollegeandnevercame back”toDelawaretolive,shesaid.

Now,however,hisfamilyandfriends areleft tofindwaystosupporthiswife andfuturechildinhisabsence.

“He’sleavingbehindaveryyoungwife withachild,”DeanneWelshsaid.

Whilethefamilyhopes,shesaid,that thetwowillbeabletostayinthebrand new“houseonahill”thatJamesWelsh helpedbuild,thatwillbedifficultwithout James’income.

Studentscollectfoodandclothingforhurricanevictims

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MIKE RAMONE Governor RUTH BRIGGS KING Lieutenant Governor

I have served in the House of Representatives with Mike and Ruth over the past 12 years and attest to their High Integrity and Good Character. eir legislative experience makes them uniquely quali ed to be Governor and Lt Governor of our state. ey will be able to partner with our legislature branch to make improvements in Delaware’s economy, education, healthcare and public safety.

Mike and his family own and operate several successful businesses in Delaware. He has been a CHAMPION for Delaware: ghting to promote good governance, increase funding for classrooms and schools and ease the tax burden on hardworking Delawareans.

Ruth worked and was a successful leader in Healthcare, Education, Banking and nonpro t organizations prior to being a legislator and has received numerous legislative awards and recognition at the state and national level.

Please come out to VOTE for Mike and Ruth by voting early or on November 5th!

Sincerely,

Rep. Ron Gray

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict, underdirectionofhumanresourcesspecialistAlexisMacLeish,gatheredfood —includingpetfoods—clothing, blanketsandtoiletriesforvictimsof HurricanesHeleneandMilton,witha focusonAsheville,N.C.—peopleleft homelessbythedouble-whammyhurricanes,andthefloodingandotherimpactstheyhadthroughouttheregion.

AshevilleCitySchoolsjustreopenedonOct.28,butonashortened schoolscheduleofjustfourhours.The hope istoreturntofullschooldaysthe firstweekofNovember,accordingto schoolofficialsthere.Studentsandfamiliesinthisareaaimedtohelpthedisplacedandhomelesshurricanevictims byhostingthelocalcollectiondrive.

IRSDSuperintendentJayOwens saidthedonationsbeganorganically, whentheschooldistrictreceivedcalls fromits15schoolsabouthowthey couldhelp.

“Theindividualschoolsreally

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith StudentsfromJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchoolandmembersofDonate Delawareposewithsomeoftheitems theycollectedforvictimsofHurricanes HeleneandMilton. SeeDONATIONSpage7

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threetopgoals?

A.Ihavefarmorethanthreegoals. Becauseofwastefulspending,Iwillalwaysfighttaxincreases.Iwillfightirrationalliberalmandates,likeforcing everyonetobuyonlyelectricvehicles.I willcontinuetofighttoprotectour childrenfrommorallybankruptgovernmentactionsthatwouldencourage themtoconsidertransgenderism.Iwill alsocontinueworkingtoprotectthe conceptofgovernmentofthepeople,by thepeopleandforthepeople.

Q.Whatmainconcernsarevoters bringingtoyourattention?

A.Amongotherthings,peopleare concernedaboutinflation,lackofdoctors,lackofaffordablehousingand problemsinourschools.

Unfortunately,toomanypeopledon’t realizethatalloftheseproblemsare beingcausedbymassive,biggovernmentprogramsthatcosttoomuchand neverend,evenwhentheyareprovento befailures.ToomuchofDelawaregovernmentiscontrolledbyasmallgroup of liberalelitesthathavelittlerespect fortheaverage,hard-workingcitizen.I willcontinuetoprotecttherightofour citizenstorunourownlives,freefrom governmentinterference,andtoprotect ourconstitutionalrights.

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reachedouttous,”saidOwensashe helpedoutatthedistrictpick-uplocation,withthefirstcollectionatSouthernDelawareSchooloftheArtsin SelbyvilleonFriday,Oct.25.

“AlexisMacLeishreallytookthelead toorganizethiseffortfordonations, andnowallofourdistrictschoolshave participated,”hesaidatthecollection event.“Wearesupportinganother groupoutsideourownareawhenwe can.Ourcommunityisalwayswillingto give.Thesheeramountofsuppliesand household goodswearebringingby truckshowsthatgoodeffort.”

Astotheslowre-openingofNorth Carolina’sschools,Owenssaid,“Schools arethenucleusofourcommunityand thecenterofallthatwedohere.Itis

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Millville’slocationhadseen7,529votersasofWednesdaymorning.Atthe RoxanaVolunteerFireCompanylocation,5,880voteshadbeencastsincelast Friday.

TheMidwaylocation,McDowell said,hadseen8,086voterscastballots sinceearlyvotingpollsopened,“which isamazing,consideringtheyonlyhave sevenmachines,”McDowellsaid,

criticaltogetthosedoorsbackopenas quicklyastheycansoparentscango backtoworkandchildrencanreturnto education.Wehaveseenthisourselves inthisregionoverthepastfewyears. It’sthecoreofthecommunity.”

MacLeishworkedcloselywithDonate Delawareonthetruckcollection, andherplanwastopickupdonations from15schoolsinoneday,lastFriday.

“It’sa340-milearea,ifyouinclude allofourdistrictschools,andwearethe largestdistrictbygeography,sowehave agreatrouteaheadofus,”shesaid.

SheaskedtheCoastalPointtofollowthetruckinSelbyvilleforscheduled pick-upsatSDSA,SelbyvilleMiddle SchoolandJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool.

DavidTiberiisMacLeish’sfather andhappenstobeanemergencypreparednessconsultantwhohasworked withtheDelawareStatePoliceAcad-

addingthatmostoftheearlyvotinglocationshave10or12machines,butthe Midwaylocationissmallerthanthe others.

Countywide,includingearlyvoting locationsandElectionDaypolls,there arenearly500votingmachinesinuse thisyear.

About1,100workersarestaffingthe pollinglocationsthisyearinSussex County,McDowellsaid.

SussexCountyearlyvotinglocations areopen7a.m.to7p.m.dailythrough

emyonadvancedtrainingprogramsfor 32years.HefoundedDonateDelaware fouryearsagotoprovideservicesto non-profitgroups.

“Wewantedtomakesurethereisa receivingagencyonthegroundin Ashevilleandameanstogetthesewonderfuldonationsallthewaytotheactualhurricanevictims,”saidthe homelandsecurityandemergencylogisticsprofessional.

“DonateDelawaresawtheneed,and wepartneredwiththeDelawareRiver &BayAuthorityontheselogistics,” saidTiberi.“ThatDRBAgroupandour effortswithIRSDresultedinoursecuringaplaneflightwithAveloAirlines outofWilmingtontobringthesesuppliesrighttoAsheville,”viaCharlotte, “andthepeopleimpacted.”

“Itishardtoimaginethelossthese familiesarefacing,”SDSAPrincipal RickEvanssaid.“Theseschoolseven

Nov.3.RegisteredDelawarevoterscan voteearlyatanyearly-votingpolling placeintheircountyofresidence.On ElectionDay,however,votersmustcast theirballotsattheirassignedpolling place.

Earlyvotinglocationsinclude: •MillvilleCommunityCenter; •RoxanaVolunteerFireCompany firehall; •AmericanLegionPost28,near Millsboro; •DepartmentofElectionsWare-

havesometeacherswhowerelostinthe floodingorwentmissing,andnowthe communityiscomingbacktogether.”

Henotedthatmembersofthe SDSAHonorSocietywouldearnservicehoursforhelpingtoamassthedonationsathisschool.

“Weareheretohelpfilltheneed andthegapinsupplies,”saidMacLeish. “Wearehittingall15schoolstoday,and SussexCentralreallycollectedalotof itemsonthenorthsideofthedistrict. Thedistrictwantedtohelp,andthe generalcommunitycameoutforthis withDonateDelaware.”

Tiberi,onapersonalnote,stated,“It hasbeenalotoffunworkingwithmy daughteronthispick-uptoday.My threedaughtersaremywholelife,soI would,ofcourse,doanythingforthem.”

JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool,

house,Georgetown; •EllendaleFireHall; •LaurelFireHall; •MargaretH.RollinsCommunity Center,Lewes; •DepartmentofElectionswarehouse,Seaford;and •MidwayEarlyVotingSite,Lewes. FormoreinformationonearlyvotingorElectionDayvoting,gotothe DepartmentofElectionswebsite,at http://elections.delaware.gov/elections/v otinglocations.shtml.

IRSDhonorsitsspecial-edambassadors

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

ChristinaReed,aspecial-education teacheratLordBaltimoreElementary Schoolwhoteachesstudentsinkindergartenthroughthirdgrade,istheSpecial EducationAmbassadoroftheYearather school.Sheand15otherschool-level nomineesfortheIndianRiverSchool District’sannualawardwereannounced thisweekbythedistrict.

Reedisalsotheroboticsfacultyadvisor,andherLBESteamshavewonlocal championships.

TheotherIRSDSpecialEducation Ambassadorfinalistsare:

•JenniferSumski,EarlyLearning Center;

•LoriBoyce,EastMillsboroElementary;

•AmyTimer,GeorgetownElementary,supportingtheIRAPprogram;

•BrianGoodman,GeorgetownMiddleSchool;

•JeanMorton,HowardT.Ennis School;

•StephanieTietmeyer,IndianRiver HighSchool;

•TammyHudson,attheIRSDdistrictoffices;

•JanBomhardt,JohnM.ClaytonElementary,JohnM.ClaytonElementary School;

•DevinPetka,LongneckElementary;

• LisaDeShazo,MillsboroMiddle School;

•AudreyFeltz,NorthGeorgetown ElementarySchool;

•MelanieHall,PhillipC.Showell ElementarySchool;

•TheresaO’Shields,SelbyvilleMiddleSchool;

•MichelleMitchell,Southern DelawareSchoolfortheArts;and

•JackRoach,SussexCentralHigh School.

Thefinalistswereintroducedby IRSDDirectorofSpecialEducation

MelissaWhistedonMonday,Oct.28, andshemadespecialnoteofhowthese teachershelpeliminatethestigmaof mentalhealthinthecommunity.

HeatherStatleralsoreceivedspecial thanksastheCommunityAmbassador oftheYearandwasattheboardmeeting tothankallspecialeducationprofessionals.Mostofthemworkedunderher watchwhilesheservedlastyearonthe IRSDBoardofEducation.Sheprovided pinstoalltheeducatorsandambassadors designatingthemassuch,alongwiththe districtsuperintendent.

AlsoattheOct.28meetingofthe IRSDBoard,FinanceDirectorTammy Smithreportedthatthedistricthasalreadyspent$46millionincollectedtaxes fromthelastdistrictreferendumandis

nowdippingintoreservespending,as planned.

“Wehavespentthe$46millionof localtaxrevenuecollectedfromIRSD’s bondissue,butourexpensesarenow outpacingourincomesources,including fromtheState’sDepartmentofEducation,”shereportedinherfiscal-yearreview.“Thedollarswegetfordivisiontwo schoolshasnotchanged,eventhough ourcostshaveincreased.”

“Energydollarsandourcostshaveactuallygonedownsomewhat,even thoughweallknowthepricesforenergy haveskyrocketed,”saidSmith.“However, ourathletictransportationforsportsis nowat$225,000,whichisupover100 percentfromtheoriginalbondincome amountof$88,000weexpectedtospend onthistravel.”

IndianRiverHighSchoolStudent GovernmentPresidentWilson Valasquezreportedthatthehighschool hadhostedanexcellenthomecoming weekanddance.Thehomefootball gamesandthe“amazingmarchingband,” hesaid,havehelpedenhancestudent spirit.

Culinarypathwayhopestobuild anewcommercialkitchen

IndianRiverHighSchoolisalready preparingforarestaurant-gradekitchen

tobecreatedinanewwingforfoodprep andaculinarypathwayseducationaltrack, tohelpfillthemanyrestaurantpositions thatarecurrentlyvacantinthearea.

Thefoodandbeveragemanagerand thecapitalimprovementsteamtalkedbeforetheofficialboardmeetingaboutthe configurationofthestove,prepsinksand eventhebacksplashofthenewkitchen basins—beforeitgetsfromblueprintto bid.ThekeyforbothIRSDadministratorsistokeepthekitchenactivelyworkingandtoavoidpaintingorrepairs.They saidtheyknowhowtoughstudentscan beonnewfoodprepareasandevenelectroniccookingequipment.

Themeetingstartedat4p.m.,withan executivesession,andfortheBoardof Educationmeetingstartingat6:30p.m. Foodfordistrictofficials’dinneronmeetingnightsispreparedbythedistrict’s cafeteriaservices.Theboarddinnerincludedsandwicheswithchickenandegg salad,variousmeats,potatochipsand freshlybakedcookies.Eventhoughthere isnocompensationfortheBoardofEducationmembers,whosaysthereareno perquisites?

‘WeareIRSD’isafirst-yearhit

NikaReidwasalsothankedbySuperintendentJayOwensforherwork onthe“WeareIRSD”dayonOct.5, whichtookplaceatSussexCentral HighSchool,withacompanionevent acrossthestreetatHowardT.Ennis. She“tookcareofthestaffingincluding alloftheconstableswhowereneeded throughouttheday,”saidOwens.

“Thereweregreatfood-truckvendors,andshesecuredalargedonation ofchickenfromMountaireFarms, whichwasprovidedfreeofchargetoall ofourattendeesandparticipants,”said O wens.“Thankyoufromthebottomof myheart,andtheeventexceededallof myexpectationsbecauseofyourhard work.”

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whichreceivessomeadditionalState fundingasaTitleIschool,wasmore thangenerous.Infact,JMChadtwo clothingdriveshappeningoverthepast severalweeks,includingtheIRSDeffortandonecalledStockingsforSoldiers.

TylerBareistheschoolconstable andhasservedinthemilitary,andhe hadsuggestedthestockingcampaign forclothingandsupplies.

TheHonorSocietyatJMCcreateda serviceproject,alongwiththeirfaculty advisor,JackieDecker,andMichele Timmons.

“Theydoagreatjobonalloftheir serviceprojects,”saidDecker.“Itis amazingtomehowmuchthiscommunitycontinuestogive.”

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NativeAmericanDayallsetforSaturday

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

LisaSwanger,directorofoutreach andeducationfortheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBays,willdiscuss restoringDelawareinlandbaysand thesurroundingwatershedatNative AmericanDayonSaturday,Nov.2.

Plannedfor11a.m.to3p.m.atthe NanticokeIndianMuseumnear Millsboro,theannualevent—free andopentothepublic—willalso featurefluteperformances,Nativestorytellingandtraditionaldancing, drummingandsinging.

Vendorswillselljewelry,toys,hats,

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Thefamily,Welshsaid,hasreached outtotheTunnelstoTowersFoundation,whichhelpsfamiliesoffirst-responderskilledinthelineofdutywith expenses.Thefoundationdeclined, however,becauseJamesWelshworked foraprivatecompany,ratherthanapublicemergencyservicesdepartment,she said.

ServiceswereheldforWelshinboth inKentuckyandinSussexCounty.The localservicewasorganizedbyBrackin

booksandT-shirts,aswellastraditionalfoods,includingIndianfry bread,IndiantacosandNanticoke succotash.

Swanger,duringatelephoneinterviewwiththeCoastalPoint,calledthe restorationproject“reallyexciting” andsaidthecoastalbaysareasacred spaceamongtheNanticokepeople.

“Iamhonoredtobeinvitedtotalk abouttherestorationofThompsonIslandintheRehobothBay,”shesaid. “ThompsonIslandholdstremendous culturalandenvironmentalsignificance,anditisareveredculturalresource.Archeologicalstudies recoveredhumanburialsandartifacts

andincluded“theambulancehealways rodein”forBethanyBeach,aswellas otherequipment,suchasSeaColony’s rescueboat.

TheSussexCountyEMSdepartment providedtheirhonorguardfortheservice.

TheDelawareStatePolicePipes& Drumsperformed,andDelawareState Policemotorcyclesprovidedanescort. TheIndianRiverVolunteerFireCompanydonatedtheirhallforaluncheon andMac’sCateringinMillvilleprovided foodatadiscount,Brackinsaid.

AGoFundMeaccounthasbeensetup forHaleyWelshandthecouple’sunborn

inportionsoftheisland.Theislandis asacredlandtotheNanticokepeople.”

Buttheislandhassuffereddueto shorelineerosion,sea-levelriseand theimpactofclimatechange,so Swangersaidshewill“highlighta projectthatreallyembodiesourcommitmenttobothlandandwaterin ourregion.”

TheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBaysisassistingDelawareState Parksininstallingalivingshoreline, shesaid,explainingthattheproject willinvolveplacingwaveattenuation structures50to80feetoffshoreofthe island.

child.Thelinkfortheaccountcanbe foundontheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany’sFacebookpage.MemorialdonationscanalsobemadeatSupportingHeroes,11400DecimalDr., #1002,Louisville,KY40299;orSupportingHeroes.org.

TheGoFundMeaccounthadraised morethan$64,000forHaleyWelshand thecouple’ssoon-to-be-bornsonasof mid-weekthisweek.

DeanneWelshsaidthekindnessof peoplebothinSussexCountyandin Kentuckyhasbeen“overwhelmingat times”butmuchappreciated.

“Thestructuresareintendedto helpmitigatewaveenergyandpromotenaturalsedimentbuildup,” Swangerexplained.“Wewanttohelp stabilizetheshorelinewhileimprovingwaterqualityandenhancingthe habitatforlocalwildlife.”

“AtNativeAmericanDay,”she said,“Iwilltalkabouttheproject, someofthedetails,andsharethatthis projectisnotjustaboutenvironmentalrestorationbutalsoabouthonoring thehistoryandcultureoftheNanticokepeople.”

FormoreinformationonNative AmericanDayandtheNanticoke tribe,visitwww.NanticokeIndians.org.

“Weareastoundedbytheoutpouring ofsupportthatwe’vereceived,”shesaid. OftheSussexfirst-responderswho helpedwiththeOct.20services,shesaid, “Wecan’tthankthemenough.”

Brackinsaidhewashappytobeable todosomethingtosupportthefamilyof theyoungmanherememberssofondly.

“I’mgladhewashonoredinsucha goodfashion,”Brackinsaid.“Thingslike thatshouldn’thappen.”

DeanneWelshsaidaviationofficials havenotyetannouncedfindingsofthe investigationintothecrashbutthatevidencepointedtopiloterror.

OTE REP

DiFebo’stohostfundraiserforFOSCLNov.10

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Librarywillreceiveaportionofdinner proceedsfromDiFebo’sBethanyBeach location,at789GarfieldParkway,on Sunday,Nov.10,betweenthehoursof4 and9p.m.It’sallpartofaFOSCL dine-and-donatefundraisertosupport thelibraryonKentAvenue.

JeffOsias,achefandproprietorwith hiswife,LisaDiFeboOsias,saidthat readingandearlychildhoodeducation areveryimportanttothefamily.

In anotesentfromItaly—where theDiFeboteamisnowleadingaculturalimmersiontripandcookingclasses

invariousItalianprovinces—hewrote, “Wehavealwaysbelievedthateducationisparamountinthisjourneyoflife. Educationstartswithreading,andit’sa never-endingjourney,inwhichweare alwaysimproving.

“Ourlocallibraryhasalwayssupportedthiscommunity,inmanyways —notonlyinreadingandmulti-media, andtheirpopularevents—butwith children’sprogramsandopportunityfor theelderlytoexpandlearninghorizons. Thislibraryisforallages.”

“DiFebo’sisproudtoalwayssupport FOSCLandthelibraryfoundation.We aregratefulforthewonderfulstaff,and ourownrestaurantstaffisexcitedtosee everyoneonNov.10inBethany,”Osias said.

TheFOSCLboardistryingthe dine-and-donateideaforthefirsttime thisyear,addingthefundraisertothe annualBeachtoBayCottageTourthat supportsitsefforts.

“WearesohappytohavethatpartnershipwithJeffandLisa,”saidRachel Maleh,amemberoftheFOSCL board.“Thereisstillavailabilitytojoin us,somakeyourreservationsnow,”she said.

“Wewillbehavingasilentauction, andthegiftbasketsarenowondisplay atthelibraryforpreview,andthefinal silentauctiondrawingswillbeheldat therestaurantthatevening,”shesaid. “Wewillclosetheauctionabout7:30

p.m.,soyoudon’thavetostaythewhole time,andyouwillnotneedtobepresenttowin.”

“DiFebo’shasbeenagenerouspartnerforthiseventandfortheBeach& BayCottageTour,”shesaid.“Theyarea year-roundpartnerofours,andweare excitedtohavethechancetotrysomethingnewtogether,”saidMaleh. “Iamalsotherecruiterforourboard, anditwasagreatfindtoaskMayor EdieDondero,themayorofSouth Bethany,whoagreedtojoinus,”said Malehofthenewadditiontothe FOSCLboard.“Iwillberecruitingin full-swingthisspringforthosewho wanttovolunteerandlearnmoreabout FOSCLprograms.”

DSHApartnershipstosupport210newhousingvouchers

TheDelawareStateHousingAuthority(DSHA)announcedrecentlymarket. Thevouchersarenowavailablethrough partnershipswithnewandexistinghousingdevelopers.

“Solvingthehousingcrisisin Delawarewillrequireinnovativehousing solutionsandincreasedinvestmentin whatweknowworks,”saidCynthiaKarnai,DSHAdirector.“ThisPBVinitiative combinestheseprioritiestoexpandaccess tohealthy,thrivingneighborhoods

throughoutthestate.Icommendour housingdeveloperpartnersfortheirdedicationtoensuringaffordability andlook forwardtothesevoucherssupporting Delawarefamilies.”

PBVs,whichallowrentalassistanceto beattachedtoaspecificunitor“project,” insteadofaneligibleassistedfamily,area componentofDSHA’sHousingChoice Voucher(HCV)programandarefunded using$2.8millionfromHUD.The DSHA’sPBVprogramisdesignedto

promotethepreservationandexpansion ofthesupplyofaffordableunitsin Delaware,withastrongemphasisonsites that:

•areinKentandSussexCounty, whereaffordablehousingisgreatly needed,accordingtothe2023Delaware HousingNeedsAssessment, •encourageveteranhousingwiththe integrationofsupportiveservices, •leverageandbuildonhousingand/or otherinvestmentsmadeorplannedby

theState, •incorporateenergyconservation,sustainabilityandexcellenceindesign, •addressequityandservetraditionally under-servedBIPOCcommunities,and •encourageadditionalaccessibilityin non-elderlyandnon-disabledbuildings. TolearnmoreaboutDSHA’sHCV programortobecomeanHCVlandlord, visit https://www.destatehousing.com/find/su bsidized-rental-programs/.

Mystique

November 1 & 2

With his unique style and diverse background, Mystique the magician captivates audiences of all ages with amazing feats of jaw dropping spellbinding magic illusions and prestidigitation. For more than 2 decades Mystique has consistently wowed and mysti ed audiences with his act, performing all over the country.

November 7 & 8

In the 1980s, Ritch Shydner made numerous appearances on TV, including “Late Night with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show” with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. He played Al Bundy’s coworker on “Married with Children”, and made guest appearances on many other TV shows, such as “Designing Women” and “Roseanne.” He wrote for sitcoms such as “Roseanne”, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” and HBO’s “The Mind of the Married Man.”

PortraitofSinatra

Saturday November 9 & December 21

Concert with Vocalist Bryan Clark and Percussionist Alan Dale

It’s personal—it’s a musical painting that an artist imparts to the imagination of the human spirit. It’s simply my…

“Portrait Of Sinatra”

Fenwickdredgingprojectmovingforward

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill ThedredgeboatsitsjustoffMadison DriveinFenwickIslandonMonday,Oct. 28.Thetown’sdredgeprojectisbeing completedintwoparts;shownisthe southernchanneldredging.Thedredged materialisbeingpumpedtotheother sideofthebaywhereitwillbespread aftertestingtoensureitmeetscriteria forresidentialdevelopment.

paniesarebeginningconstructionofaresidentialcommunity.Large“geobags”canbe seenonthesite,about150yardsfromthe shoreline.

Rymershowedphotosofthe“bagfield,” whichconsistsoflargebagsholdingthe dredgedmaterialandallowingittodry. Thewaterthatcomesoutofthebags— whichcouldbeseenintheimageshe showed—willreturntothebay,Rymer said.

Eachofthe15bagswillultimatelybe filledtoabout7.5feettall,hesaid.

“Sandgoesintothebags,alongwitha lotofwater,”Rymersaid.Thebagsfilter thewater.“Thesandstaysin.Thewater comesout.It’sactuallylikesixlittlewaterfallscomingoffthebags,”hesaid.

RymersaidNov.7isthecurrenttarget dateforcompletionofthedredging.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’schanneldredgingprojectiswellunderway,andtownofficialsare keepingtheirfingerscrossedthattheprojectwillbecompletedbythefirstweekof November.

Thedredgingofthenorthandsouth channelsleadingtotheLittleAssawoman Bayfromthetown’scanalsbeganOct.10, accordingtoDredgingCommitteeChairmanBillRymer.

“Sincethattime,therehavebeensome dayswithextremelyefficientdredging,but alsosomedayswithequipmentadjustments,repair,andwe’vedonesome changestothepropertywherethematerial isbeingplaced,”Rymersaid.

Theworkonthenorthchannelwas completedonOct.24,hesaid.

“Thatwasagreataccomplishmentto getdone.Thisisaboutoneweekaheadof schedule.”

Thedredgewasrelocatedtothesouth channelonOct.25,thesamedayRymer madehisreportatthemonthlytowncouncilmeeting.Thefirstprioritywasmaking surethepipeconnectingthedredgetothe siteacrossthebaywherethedredgedmaterialsarebeingplacedis“lowenoughin thechannel”soboatswon’thitit,hesaid.

Rymerexplainedthatthedredgeequipmentisactuallyinfourparts,whichare disassembledandreassembledeachtimeit movestoanewlocation.

The“dewateringlocation”isacrossthe bay,onpropertywheretheFreemanCom-

“OneofthethingsIhavelearnedisthe bottomofthebaycontainshard-packed sandandsoftsand,”hesaid.“Whenyou cometothesoftsand,there’slessdrilling, andthesuctioniseasier,becauseonceyou makeahole,thesoftsandcomestoit.”

“Hardsand”takeslongertosuction,he said.

Thatdifferencemadetheworkonthe northchannelgomuchmorequicklythan expected,heexplained.

“Everyfewfeet,itchanges”betweensoft andhard-packedsand,hesaid.“So,you can’tanticipatehowquicklyyou’regoingto go.”

Rymersaidit’spossibletheproject couldbecompletedsoonerthanNov.7. Thedredgeoperatorsdecidedlastweek thattheywouldworkonSunday,Oct.27, “tokeepthemomentumgoing”andcatch upfromadaymissedduetoequipmentissues.

“Thisprojectcango24hoursaday, sevendaysaweek,”hesaid,though,“it’s scheduledsixdays,12hoursaday.”

“Iapologize”totheresidentswhomight haveheardthedredgemotoronSunday,he said,describingthesoundas“likeahum.It wasnotanuncomfortablenoise.”

Rymercautionedresidentsnottowalk tothedredgesitetoseethe“bagfield,”becauseitisprivatepropertyandanactive constructionsite.

“Ninetypercentofwhatyouseefrom theroadisnotrelatedtoourproject,”he said.

ThesiteisneartheCatch54restaurant onRoute54.

Oncethechanneldredgingiscompleted,thesoilinthebagswillbesampled toensurethatitmeetscriteriaforresidentialdevelopment.

Editorial Columns

LetterstotheEditor

Thisisyourofficial‘say’—makeitcount ViewPoint

Forademocracy—orforaconstitutionalrepublicthatusesthe democraticprocesstoselectitsleaders,ifyou’dprefer—nextweek islikeChristmas.

Wehavetheopportunitytocastourvotesandmakeourvoices heardinperhapsthemostprofoundandstaggeringwayimaginable. Oneperson,onevote.Itmattersnotifwearerich,poor,tall,short, Jewish,Muslim,Christian,Hindu,atheist,male,female,fluid,conservative,liberal,brilliantordumbasapieceofwaterloggedcardboard—yougetavote.Thesamevoteaseverybodyelse,infact.

That’spowerful.Anditshouldserveasaremindertothoserunning—andespeciallythosewhocomeoutontopoftheirrespective races—thattheyare,infact,beholdentous.Weputtheminto theseseats,andwereservetherighttokickthemrightbackoutthe nextcycleiftheydon’tservethepublicinteresttooursatisfaction.

Andthat’swhyit’ssoimportanttolearnasmuchaboutthese candidatesaswecan.Beitnational,state,county orlocal,thesejobs

matter,thusyourvotematters.Don’twasteitbygoingwithname recognitionorwhatsomepersonontelevisionoryourlocalnewspaperorYouTubetoldyoutobelieveorfeel.

Thisisyourvote—oneofthemostpreciousandpowerful thingsyouwilleverown.

Maybethere’sageneralideologyyoubelievein,anditisyourintenttojustvotestraightdownonesideoftheballotortheotherto trytogetinasmanylike-mindedpeopleasyoucan.Maybeyousee eachraceasadifferentanimal,andyouenduppickingspecificindividualswhoyoubelievewilldothatparticularjobthebest.Maybe thereisoneissuethatmeansmoretoyouthanalltheotherscombined,andyouseekofficialswhowillvoteonyourbehalfonthat particularmatter.

Whatever.Itisyourvote.

Buttreasureit,andmakeitcount.Everybodywantstohave“a say”inlife—thisisyour“say.”

Thievespulloff‘Thegratecheeserobbery’

Withallofthehyperbole,bruisedfeelingsandgeneralwackinesscirculatingaroundusasweapproachanothermassiveelection,amonumentalnewsstoryhasgonealittleundertheradar. This,myfriends,isnachonormalstory.

AccordingtoanAssociatedPressarticle,someenterprising thievesinLondonrecentlypulledoffamunsterofaheist— theymanagedtostealcloseto$400,000worthoffinecheese.In fact,“Nearly1,000wheelsofclothwrappedcheesefromthreemakershas gonemissing,”perAP.

Neal’sYardDairy,accordingtothearticle,suggestedaconartistwhowasposingasawholesaledistributorforabig Frenchretailermadeoffwiththevaluable cheese.Notabigdeal,youmightbe thinking?

Ibegtodisabrie.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

askingquestions,andknowthattheyarejustcheddaroffletting itgo?Youknow,theold“snitchesgetstitches”ortheyarejust cheddarsafethansorry?

Let’scuttothecheese.It’smoreofasituationofavoiding eyesthatwouldknowwhattheyareseeing.

“Ithinkiftheytriedtosellitclosertohomethey’dfinditdifficult,”explainedHolden,whomentionedNorthAmericaand Australiaasexamples,accordingtoan NPRstory.“Becausetheinternationalartisancommunityisveryconnected.”

TomCalver,adirectorofWestcomeDairy,theproducerof oneofthecheesesthathasgonemissing,saidalotofworkwent intothecheese,andthatitwasaged12to18monthsbefore beingdistributed.

“We’redevastated,”hesaid.“Forthattobestolen...it’sabsolutelyterrible.”

Totheircredit,Neal’shaspaidthethreecheesemakersinfull, accordingtothearticle,“inkeepingwithitsethosofsupporting smallindependentbusinessesdevelopingtheBritishcheesesector.”

Thecheesemakerswhohadtheirgoodsstolenweregrateful forthat,andissuedindividualstatementsthankingNeal’sfor “honoringthesaleandpraisingthecompany’sresponseasanexampleofthetrustandintegritythatexistsinthesmallindustry,” accordingtoNPR.

PatrickHolden,whoseHafodWelshcheddarwasapparently stolenintheheist,toldtheBBCthattherobbersinstructed Neal’stodeliverthecheesetoaLondonwarehousewherethey couldprepareitforshipment,andthenthey,andthecheese,disappeared.HebelievestheymightbetryingtosellitinRussiaor theMiddleEast,“becausepeoplewon’taskquestionsthere.”

Actually,Ihaveaquestion.DopeopleinRussiaandtheMiddleEastcomeacrossstolencheesesooftenthattheyjustaccept itandgoonwiththeirlives?Aretheyafraidofretributionfor

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Wheel,thatdoesmakesense.It’snot justpeoplemindingtheirowncheesewax. It’sknowledgeofthegreatercheesecommunity.Thatmakeshistheoryhaveless holesthanSwisscheese.

Editor’sNote:Nope.Notevencloseto runningoutoftheseyet.Iamreadytocheesetheday!

BritishcelebritychefJamieOliverhasheardabouttheheist, andmentioned“thegratecheeserobbery”tohis10.5millionfans onInstagram,askingpeopletobeonthelookoutforthestolen goods.“Remember,”hesaid,“ifthedealseemstoogoudatobe true,itprobablyis.”

Whilegoingtongueincheekformuchofhispost,hedidsay thatthereareonlyafewrealBritishcheddarmakers,andexpressedhowsadthiswas.

Anditissad—cheesypunsaside.Wecollectivelymoanand groanthat“peopledon’tmakethingsanymore,”andthenthe productofpeoplecraftingandcreatingthesehigh-endcheeses getrippedoffbyconmen.It’senoughtomakeyourbloodcurdle.

Calverasked“cheesemongersaroundtheworld”tokeeptheir eyespeeledfordealsthatappeartobetoogoodtobetrue,inhis ownInstagramvideo.

“IfyoudoseeorknowofanybodyoverinEuropeoraround theworldthatthere’ssomeclothboundrawmilkcheddarthat’s goingcheap,thenjustcanyouletusknow,”heasked.

Look,cheddardaysarecomingforNeal’sDairyYard.Englandistakingthisseriously,ascheddaroriginatedinavillageby thesamenameinSomersetandisasourceofBritishpride.Peoplewillbeonthelookout,andtheywillsupportNeal’safterall ofthishappened—it’shumannaturetohelpthegoodguys. Don’tcheddartear.Theywillbejustfine.

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GuestColumn

Hardimanexploreswonderfulworldofsports

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

There’ssomethingforeveryonein thesportsworld.It’sallgood.Sports bringpeopletogetherasplayersand fans,andtheirdifferences,likepolitics,don’tmatter.There’snotenough spaceinthisarticletolistallthe sportspeopleplayandfollowand enjoyasfans.Andtherearemoreon thehorizonforconsideration.Here areseveralthatmayonedaycompete forourattendanceandviewingtime.

•Hobbyhorseriding—AsreportedintheWallStreetJournalin Augustthisyear,onesportgainingin popularityamongteenagegirlsand youngwomeniscompetinginequestrian-likeeventswhileridingorcarryinganold-fashionedwoodenstick hobbyhorse.The“horse”isasanded andpolishedstickwithahand-crafted figureofahorse’sheadcoveredin somefabricorleather,stuffedwith polyesterfoamandattachedtothe endofthestick.Thecostofagood hobbyhorserunsfrom$250to$650. Reportedly,therehavebeenhobby-

horsecompetitionsintheU.S.since 2017andanannualinternational eventinFinlandlongerthanthat. Therewereover100participantsina recenteventinMichiganandover 300inFinland.

Participantscompeteinanumber ofevents,includingdressage(arhythmicmulti-steproutine);barrelracing (racinginacloverleafpatternaround barrels);andjumpingoverhurdles about3feethighorhigher.Theworld recordis4feet6inchessetinFinland in2019.Participantathletesare judgedbasedonform,speed,heightof hurdlesandotherfactors.

Didyouknowaboutallthis?To sayIwassurprisedisputtingitmildly. Then,Icameacrosstheseothersports headingourway.

•Archerydodgeball—Thisisa teamsport,andtherulesarefairly simple.Peopleuseregularlongbows, notcompoundbows,andfoam-tipped arrows.Whentherefereeblowsa whistle,teamsrushtoacenterline, grabasmanyarrowsastheycanand thenattempttohittheiropponents whiledodgingincomingarrows.If

playersarehit,theyhavetomoveto theirteamsideline.Iftheycancatch anarrow,theshooterisoutanda sidelinedplayeronthecatcher’steam canreturn.

Mostgamesconsistofseven rounds.Aroundendswhenallofa team’splayersaresidelined.Theultimatewinnerhastowinfourofthe sevenrounds.Orthegameendswhen allplayersareexhausted.

•Shin-kicking—Thisisamartial art-typesportthatstartedinEngland inthe1600sandisstillplayedtoday, althoughwithsoftershoesand paddedtrousers.It’ssaidtobeoneof themostpopulargamesineventssuch astheannualCotswold“Olympicks” thatdrawthousandsofspectators.

It’sfoughtjustasthenameindicates.Twoopponentsfaceeachother, holdontoeachother’sshouldersand trytokicktheopponentintosaying “Sufficient!”Thelimpingchampion hastowin6outof10contests.EMS teamsattendeverybout.It’snotsurprisingthat,sofar,shin-kicking(carefulhowyousayit)hasn’tmadeitout ofEngland.

•Underwaterhockey—ThisisanothergamethatstartedinEngland. Knownas“Octopush,”itwascreated bytheBritishnavyinthe1950sfor trainingdiversinapool.It’snow playedinmorethan20countriesasa popularsport.

Unlikeregularhockey,theunderwaterversionisanon-contactteam sport.Youcan’tinterferewithanother player.(Theregoesthepossibilityof anycrossoverhockeyfaninterestin theU.S.)Playerswearfinsandface masksbutplaywithoutoxygentanks, whichtendstolimittheirtimeunderwater.Thegamesdon’thavealarge viewingaudience.It’sreallyhardto followthepuckandfigureoutscoring.That’sdonebyunderwaterreferees.Thisoneisgoingtoneedsome technologicalimprovementstocatch onhere.

•Zorbing—Thisisasportthat startedinNewZealandinthe1990s. Itinvolvesplayerscompetinginraces rollingdownhillinsidelarge,lightweight,clearplasticballsor“orbs.” Specialcareisneededtoensuresafety, includingcushioningandventilation forplayers.TheGuinnessBookof WorldRecordsrecognizesthelongest Zorbrollas1,820feetandthefastest at32mph.

•DwileFelonking(Thisisnota typo.)—Here’sasportthatprobably shouldbeplayedoutdoorsbyyounger players.AsdescribedbyEdward Brook-Hitchensinabooktitled“Fox Tossing,”it’sanEnglishgamein whichteamsdancetoaccordionmusic whiletryingtohiteachotherwith beer-soakedragstiedtotheendof woodensticks,likewetmops.Contestantswhomaketwo“swadgers,”or misses,havetodrinkaquantityof beer.

Idon’tknowhowyouwinthis game.Ormaybeyoucan’tloseconsideringthepenaltiesandthelikelyincreaseinswadgersasthegame progresses.Themainlogisticsproblemisfindingtheaccordionplayers. Therewasatimethiswouldhave beenmorefunthanpugilsticks.

Allofthesesomewhatunusual gamesbringplayersandfanstogether forfun.That’sthewonderfulworldof sports.Whethertheygaininpopularityheredoesn’tmatter.We’llprobably neverseethemintheOlympics.Althoughwejustsawbreakdancingand skateboardinginthe2024Summer Games,sowhoknows?Staytuned. Meanwhile,forme,it’sbacktothe 120thWorldSeriesandtheNFLseason—gamesIunderstand.Sometimes.

DPHOralHealthScreeningProgramexpands

Nowprovidesaccess todentalcare

KindergartenersacrossDelawareare participatingintheKindergartenOral HealthScreeningProgramforthefirst timethisschoolyear,providedbythe BureauofOralHealth&DentalServices(BOHDS)withintheDelaware DivisionofPublicHealth(DPH).The newannualprogramisintendedtoimprovetheoralhealthofDelawarechildrenandpreparethemforalifetimeof goodoralhealth.

InpartnershipwiththeDelaware DepartmentofEducationandschool nurses, BOHDSfacilitatesallscreenings.Duringeachno-costscreening, dentalhygienistsordentistsinspectthe mouthsofeachchildusingdisposable

mouthmirrorsandflashlights.The screenerslookforsymptomssuchas pain,swelling,infectionsordecay,or dentalsealants.Eachscreeningtakes twominutesorless.Aftercompleting theirevaluation,studentsreceiveadentalreportcardthatincludesatoothbrush,toothpaste,dentalflossand dental resource,guidealongwiththe dentalscreeningresultstotakehome.

ThekindergartenprogramwascreatedwiththepassageofHouseBill (HB)83.Underthatbill,everypublic schoolandcharterschoolmustgivea dentalscreeningtostudentsinkindergartenbythelastdayoftheschoolyear, startingduringthe2024-2025school year.

“ThepassingofHB83isamomentoussteptowardsimprovingchildren’s oralhealth,”saidStateDentalDirector

Dr.NickConte.“Wecanpreventdental issues fromdevelopingbyprioritizing earlydentalcare,leadingtolong-term healthbenefits.Inaddition,theinformationcollectedateachschoolhelpsto targetfuturepublichealtheffortsat schoolswherechildrenneeddentalcare themost.”

Oralhealthproblemscanpreventa childfromeatingandsleeping.Asaresult,itcanimpairtheirabilitytoconcentrateandlearn,as34millionschool hoursarelosteveryyearduetounplannedandacutedentalcare.

D uringthe2021-2022academic year,45percentofDelaware’skindergartenershadatleastonetoothwith decayexperienceand22percenthad untreatedtoothdecay,accordingtothe BOHDS’sreport,“APublicHealthUpdate:TheOralHealthofDelaware’s

KindergartenandThirdGradeChildrenin2022.”Despitebeingnearly100 percentpreventablewithproperoralhygieneandaccesstodentalcare,tooth decay(cavities)remainsthemostcommonchronicdiseaseinchildren.

ThroughtheDelawareSmileCheck Program,childrenandadultscoveredby DelawareMedicaidortheDelaware HealthyChildrenProgram(CHIP)are eligibletoreceivefreeandoptionaldentalscreenings,fluoridetreatmentsand toothbrusheswhentheyarescreenedin personatparticipatinglocationsin Delaware.

Preventivetreatmentandcasemanagementarealsoincludedforqualifying students(thosewithoutdentalinsurance,MedicaidorCHIP)atpriority schools.Formoreinformationaboutthe DelawareSmileCheckProgram,visit https://dethrives.com/programs/healthy -smiles#services.

NeithertheKindergartenOral HealthScreeningProgramnorthe DelawareSmileCheckProgramareintendedtoreplaceadentist’sdentalexamination.Thereisnodiagnosis providedbythedentalscreenings.Based onthevisualsignsofdentalproblems, followingascreening,additionaldental examinationsandX-raysmaybenecessar y.

Throughthekindergartenprogram, parentsandcaregiverswillbenotified bythedentistreportcard,andstaffcan helpfindaprovider.Aspartofthe SmileCheckProgram,acasemanager sharesdentalscreeningresultswithparticipants,providesoralhealtheducation andschedulesappointmentswithadentist.Alsoofferedareassistancewithbarriersrelatedtoinsurance,providers, transportation,childcareanddirecting them toothersocialservices.

Eachprogramaimstoprovidechildrenwithpromptpreventiveandtherapeuticoralhealthcare,aswellas improvingoralhealthliteracy.Every child’stake-hometoothbrushandbag containsthenumberfortheBOHDS DentistHelpline.

Forhelpinfindingadentist,insurancequestions,anddentalscreening questions,adultscancalltheDentist Helplineat(302)318-8850.

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

SBPDseekingaccreditationtomeetmandates

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

SouthBethanyPoliceDepartment ChiefJasonLovinshasbeenonthe jobforfiveyears,nowwith29yearsof experiencebothasastatetrooperand nowchiefoftheseven-officerSBPD. Hehasamountainofpaperworkon hisdesk,preparingforDelawarePolice AccreditationCommissionassessmentsthatwillcometoSouth BethanyinlateJanuary.

“Itisabigtimecommitmentfor ourdepartmentandabitofadrainon resourcestomeetanotherstatewide mandate,”saidLovinsonMonday, Oct.28.“Thereare130writtenpoliciesanddirectivestomeet,andoneof thosepoliciesactuallyhas19proof points.”

“Wemeetallpoliceofficerpractices andtrainingwhichtheDelaware CouncilonPoliceTrainingdemands,” saidLovins.“Nowwehavetoproveit.”

Section801oftheDelawareCode callsforregulationsonpolicetraining, whichincludes:weaponshandling, shooting,self-defense,arrestingskills, tacticalprocedures(suchastactical movementsduringabuildingsearch) andcommunication.

“Wearerequiredtowearreflective

vestsduringastoponRoute1sowe aremorevisible,ofcourse,”Lovins noted.“Well,undertheassessment andaccreditation,wehavetoshowour officerswearingtheirvestssothatrequiresa picture tobe placed inour proofs binder.”

“The assessment andaccreditation process isgood forlocal departments because itforcesusalltotakeahardlookat ourselves,”saidLovins.ThePoliceOfficerStandards&Trainingisthenew rubricbywhichSouthBethanywillbe measurewithassessorsinspectingthe department,itsequipmentandvehicles.“Nowtheyneedthephysical proof.”

“Weareon-tracktohaveourfirst

assessmentinearly2025,withanassessorassignedbythestatelikelytobe hereinlateJanuary,orthefirstofFebruary,nextyear.Wewillbereadyfor them.”

Lovinsnotedthattheyhaveaninsiderhelpingthedepartmentcomply, withOceanViewCapt.HeathHall availableasacertifiedassessorlocally to“checkthehomework”oftheSouth Bethanypoliceagency.

“WithHeathatOceanViewasa certifiedassessor,heisabletogiveus somepointersoncomplianceissues,” saidLovins.

“Ourlocalmunicipalitieshereall workverycloselytogether.Wehavea collaborationwithOceanView,since ourofficersarealldulysworntoprotectbothcommunities,”Lovinssaid. “WealsohaveourchiefsofDagsboro, DeweyBeach,FenwickIsland,Ocean ViewandSouthBethanygettogether todiscussideasabouteverymonth.”

“Youcannotjustthrowmoneyat theproblemoflocalcommunitypolicing,”saidLovins.“Smalltownsare havingadifficulttimeaffordingtheir policeservices.Lastyear,hereinSouth Bethany,wehadtotrimourbudgeta littlebitinordertogiveraisestostay competitive.”

Hesaidthatannualstartingsalaries

inRehobothBeachareat$80,000per yearandinLewesthesalaryfigureis $75,000,anditisdifficultforsmall coastal-towndepartmentstokeepup withpaygrades.TheStatePoliceare offeringasmuchas$91,000forearlylevelorexperiencedtroopers.In Delaware,weareseeingguysmove aroundinordertomove-up.”

“Moneyisabigissue,andIpredict somegloomydaysaheadforourlocal departments,”statedLovins.“Everyoneishitwithinflation,andittakes about$100,000tohire,trainanewofficerandprovidethemwithequipment.”

TheSBPDhashiredChaseMorris, whohasjustcompletedhisfirstweek attheDelawarePoliceAcademy.

“IthinkChaseheldupprettywell onhisfirstweek,”reportedLovins.

Morrishadbeenasummerofficer atDeweyBeachbeforecominghighly recommendedtotheSBPD.

“Wearelookingforwardtotheassessmentandmeasurementwiththe bestpracticesacrosstheentirestate,” saidLovins.

Henotedthatthebenefitsofthe time-consumingauditarethatit“improvesofficer,aswellaspublic,safety andhelpsusaddresshigh-riskpolice managementissues.

Photo by Ray Bojarski

PoliceChiefJasonLovins

Obituaries

NealC.Evans,81

NealC.Evans,81,ofSelbyville, Del.,diedSaturday,Oct.26,2024,at AccentCareHospiceinNewark, Del.HewasborninOceanView, Del.,sonofthelateHarryand LouiseEvans.

HeretiredfromTysonFoodsasa servicemanager.Hewasamember ofSalemChurchinSelbyville,memberandpastpresidentoftheBerlin (Md.)FireCompanyandamember oftheDelmarvaPoultryIndustry. HewasanavidOriolesfan,andenjoyedtravelingtoMyrtleBeachand LancasterandridinghisHarley Davidsonmotorcycle.

Inadditiontohisparents,Evans wasprecededindeathbyasister, HarriettEvans.Heissurvivedbyhis wifeof41years,CarolJ.Evans;a daughter,LisaR.Westandherhusband,Scott,ofMillsboro,Del.;two brothers,BarryEvansandhiswife, Cindy,ofDagsboro,Del.,andBrasureLy nchofSelbyville,Del.;two sisters,DoloresMurrayandherhusband,Clifton,ofSelbyville,and DawnBeckerandherhusband,Josh, ofClaymont,Del.;agranddaughter, KristiRoweandherhusband,Kevin, ofOceanView,Del.;agreat-grandson,WestonRowe;aspecialaunt, RuthDavisofOceanView;hispoodle,Ginger;andhisgrand-dog,Max. Agravesideservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onMonday,Nov.4,2024,at Redmen’sCemeteryinSelbyville, Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsin hismemorymaybemadetoBerlin FireCo.,c/oTaylorBank,P.O. Box 5,Berlin,MD21811.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingww.bishophastingsfh.com.

WallaceC.Evans,89

WallaceC.Evans,89,passedaway inOrmondBeach,Fla.,onOct.19, 2024.HewasborninMillville,Del., toCliftonandMabelEvansin1934.

HegraduatedfromLordBaltimoreHighSchoolinOceanView, Del.,wherehewasactiveinsports andmusic.HecontinuedhiseducationattheUniversityofDelaware, earningamaster’sdegreeinagriculturaleconomics.Hewasastatistician fortheU.S.DepartmentofAgricultureuntilhisretirementin2000.His rolewiththisdepartmentenabled himtoliveinanumberofdifferent states.

Post-retirementfoundhimsplittingtimebetweenresidencesin Chincoteague,Va.,andOrmond Beach.Heandhiswife,Grace,traveledandcruisedtonumerousforeign destinations.HisprogressiveParkinson’ssymptomseventuallycurtailed theabilitytotravel.

HewasamemberoftheChurch ofChrist,servingaselderwiththe congregationatCampHill,Pa.,for 25years.Hewasahumblemanwho lovedGodandfamily.

Evanswasmarriedtohishigh schoolsweetheart,Grace,for69 years.Theyhavetwodaughters, LuAnn(andDave)andVanessa(and Ray).Theyhavefivegrandchildren andninegreat-grandchildren.

FuneralserviceswillbeheldSunday,Oct.27,2024,at1p.m.atOcean ViewChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,38040MuddyNeckRoad, OceanView,Del.,withvisitationat noon.Intermentwillfollowat Mariner’sBethelMethodistChurch cemetery,81CentralAvenue,Ocean

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RealEDvice

InDelaware, buyeragency agreementshave alwaysbeenavailablebutweren’t mandatoryuntil mid-August. Now,twomonths later,manyofus havehadthechancetogothrough thesedocumentswitholdandnew clients.

Whendiscussingwithpastclients withwhomyoualreadyhavearelationship,theyarefairlystraightforward—theclientagreestowork exclusivelywiththeiragent,andthey

agreeonthecompensationthatthe agentwillreceive(whichisstill mostlybeingofferedbysellers).

Brandnewclientsareunderstandablyalittleapprehensive,butI’veexplainedtomyclientsthatsellersare typicallystillpricingtheirproperties withcompensationfortheagentsin mind,andnowallagreementsofsale havethebuyingagentpercentage writtenintotheagreement.Ifweare lookingatapropertythatisnotofferingcommissiontoabuyer’sagent, wewillknowinadvanceandstill havetheoptionofofferingwiththat compensationbeingwrappedin.

Overall,wehaveextrapaperwork

tocomplete,andtherearesome “whatifs”toconsider,butbuyerscan feelevenmoreassuredthattheir agentwillworkontheirbehalfand intheirbestinterestintheirrealestatesearchandpurchase.

SarahShifano Long&Foster (302)858-3945

SarahSchifano@gmail.com

Thereactionstothenewbuyer agencyagreementshavebeenmixed. Thegeneralpublicmightnotbe

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awareofourindustry’schanges orwhatitreally meanstothem. Heck—ifyou arereadingthisas aconsumer,you maybeasking “Whatchanged?” So,tothebuyersjuststartingor re-startingtheirprocesssincethe Aug.17change,thereisalearning curve,withresponsessuchas,“I neverdidthisbefore.”Ourteamlets bothbuyersandsellersknowabout agreementsorshowingtourshaving tobecompletedandsignedpriorto crossingathresholdofahome.I haveexperiencedotheragentscancelingshowingorevenbuyerscanceling,solikelyjustremovingthe “looky-loos.”

However,ourbuyersweworkwith understandandsigntherequired disclosuresandagreementswithout issue.Thebuyeragencyagreements arenothingnewtotheindustry. However,the“threshold”conceptto afirstmeetingtoenterahomecan beabitunnervingtoanewbuyer. Manybuyersareaskingmorequestionsastotheprocess,sothatalso helpsthemintheend.

Timeandeducationwillsmooth thisprocess.Itisnewtousall.Itis mypredictiontheprocesswill changeagain.

KimHook RE/MAXCoastal (302)462-5504

Kim@KimHook.com

Ourrealestate teamhasseena positiveresponse frombuyersregardingthenew requirementfora buyer’sagency agreement.Initially,manybuyersandevensomesellersexpressed confusion,asmediacoverageoften impliedthatbuyerswouldnowbe solelyresponsibleforpayingtheir buyer’sagent.

However,oncewetookthetime toeducatebuyersaboutthenew formsandprocesses,buyersquickly realizedthatthenewstructureof compensationisactuallymoretransparent,givingthemgreatercontrol overwhattheywillorwon’tneedto pay.Buyer’sagentshelpnegotiate

Shifano Hook

McCoy

Stand-upcomedianRandyRiggle willpresenthis“NostalgiaShow”on Wednesday,Nov.6,at5p.m.at BethanyBeachTownHall,214 GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach.

“Whenwasthelasttimethatyou hadacomedyshowthatwasclean andnot‘twoguyswalkintoabar’ typeofmaterial?Whenwasthelast timethatyouhadashowthatis uniqueandnotlikeanyotherinthe entertainmentindustry?”organizers asked.

“Thereissuchashowthathasap-

pearedinall50statessince2004and waspersonallyrequestedbythe UnitedStatesNavytobepartofthe 75thanniversarycommemorationat PearlHarbor,Hawaii.TheshowappearsregularlyontheLasVegas Strip,andcomedianRandyRiggle hasbeenonABC,CBS,NBC,ComedyCentralandothernetworkswith hishumor.Andtheshowfeaturesa performerwhohasopenedforJerry Lewis,EllenDegeneres,WeirdAl Yankovic,BobDylanandKenny Chesney.”

The“NostalgiaShow,”withcomedyentertainerRandyRiggle,isnow inits20thyearperformingacrossthe country.Itisacomedyshowabout the1950sand1960sfeaturingimpersonationsandaveteranstribute.

Rigglehasappearedonthestages ofcorporateevents;activeadult communities,suchasDelWebband SunCity;hundredsofcollegesand universities;LasVegashotels,suchas theFlamingoandtheTropicana;auditoriums,suchastheRedSkelton PerformingArtsCenterinIndiana

andtheCapitolMusicHallinWest Virginia;andnumerousspecial events.

Since2005,theBethanyBeach Cultural&HistoricalAffairsCommitteehasbeensponsoringcultural eventsduringtheoff-season.Topics ofinterestrunthegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasurestomusicand historictales.Allprogramsarefree andopentothepublic.

BethanyBeachCHACtopresentRandyRiggle’s‘NostalgiaShow’ DARTtohosthiringeventformaintenancepositions

DelawareTransitCorporation (DTC)ishostinganOpenHouse HiringEventonSaturday,Nov.2,

from9a.m.to1p.m.atDelDOT’s SouthDistrictBuilding,23697 DuPontBoulevard,Georgetown.

DTCwillholdon-sitetesting,interviewsandjoboffersspecifically formechanics,mechanichelpers,

servicetechnicians,andautotechnicians.Additionally,DTCisoffering upto$3,000sign-onbonusfornew mechanics,mechanichelpersand autotechnicians.

Thecommunityeventgivesinterestedindividualsanopportunityto meetDARTemployeesandcompletepre-employmenttesting(9a.m. and1p.m.),withinterviewstofollowforqualifyingapplicants.DTC willalsoacceptapplicationsforall othervacantpositions,althoughonsitetestingandjoboffersarelimited tothepositionslisted.Refreshments willbeavailable.

Interestedapplicantsmustapply onDTC’sCandidatePortalat https://candidate.dtc.deldot.gov/psc/ hc92pdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG _SEAR CH_FL.GBL?Focus=Applicant&by selectingtheDARTHIRING EVENTjobpostings.

termsthatbestsuittheclient,which encompassalltermsofthecontract includingcompensation.

Somebuyersinitiallyconsider cominginunrepresented,inhopesof securingabetterdealonahome. Afterexplainingtheroleandskillsof abuyer’sagent,manyrealizethat self-representationmightnotbethe bestpath,astheyarenotfamiliar withthecontractsandtheprocessin ordertokeepatransactionmoving alongsmoothly.

Overall,thechangehasbeenreceivedwellandhasgivenourbuyer’s agentsachancetoverbalizemore clearlytheirroleintheprocess,their skillsetsandtheadvantagestohaving abuyer’sagent.

SUSSEX COUNTY POLLING LOCATIONS

2024 GENERAL ELECTION | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 | POLLS

Voters will be required to show proof of identity and proof of residence at the polling location on Election Day. You must be registered to vote in the State of Delaware to vote in this election.

Polling Location Name

LOVE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONLEY'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

LONG NECK METHODIST CHURCH

LONG NECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INDIAN RIVER FIRE CO. SUBSTATION

AMERICAN LEGION POST #28

INDIAN RIVER FIRE HALL

MILLSBORO FIRE HALL

AMERICAN LEGION POST #28

LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY

NEW COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

EPWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOL

REHOBOTH FIRE CO. STA. #2

REHOBOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

REHOBOTH FIRE HALL

CAPE HENLOPEN HIGH SCHOOL

LOVE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

REHOBOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOL

MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL

H. O. BRITTINGHAM SCHOOL

SUSSEX CONSORTIUM - CAPE SD

FREDERICK THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE CROSSING

LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY

LEWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSSEX CONSORTIUM - CAPE SD

SPORTS AT THE BEACH

MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THE CROSSING

LEWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WOODBRIDGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

WOODBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

WOODBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

DEL TECH - JASON BLDG.

SUSSEX TECH HIGH SCHOOL

DEL TECH - JASON BLDG.

ELLENDALE FIRE HALL

GREENWOOD FIRE HALL

BRIDGEVILLE FIRE HALL

DEL TECH - JASON BLDG.

SUSSEX TECH HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST BAPTIST OF MILFORD CHURCH

LULU M. ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FIRST BAPTIST OF MILFORD CHURCH

MISPILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EVELYN I. MORRIS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

MEMORIAL VOL. FIRE CO. STA. #2

ELLENDALE FIRE HALL

MEMORIAL VOL. FIRE CO. STA. #2

H. O. BRITTINGHAM SCHOOL

DEL TECH - JASON BLDG.

MEMORIAL VOL. FIRE CO. STA. #2

SLAUGHTER NECK COMMUNITY ACTION

Polling Location Address

19488 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

33106 JOLYNS WAY, LEWES, DE 19958

32051 LONG NECK RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

26064 SCHOOL RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

25375 BANKS RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

31768 LEGION RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

32628 OAK ORCHARD RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

109 E. STATE ST, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

31768 LEGION RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

111 ADAMS AVE, LEWES, DE 19958

3072 SAVANNAH E DRIVE, LEWES, DE 19958

19295 HOLLAND GLADE RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971

19483 JOHN J. WILLIAMS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

36027 AIRPORT RD, REHOBOTH, DE 19971

500 STOCKLEY ST, REHOBOTH, DE 19971

219 REHOBOTH AVE, REHOBOTH, DE 19971

1250 KINGS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

19488 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

500 STOCKLEY ST, REHOBOTH, DE 19971

19483 JOHN J. WILLIAMS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

512 FEDERAL ST, MILTON, DE 19968

16391 HARBESON RD, MILTON, DE 19968

402 MULBERRY ST, MILTON, DE 19968

17344 SWEETBRIAR RD, LEWES, DE 19958

910 SUSSEX DR, LEWES, DE 19958

15183 COASTAL HWY, MILTON, DE 19968

111 ADAMS AVE, LEWES, DE 19958

820 SAVANNAH AVE, LEWES, DE 19958

17344 SWEETBRIAR RD, LEWES, DE 19958

22518 LEWES GEORGETOWN HWY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

512 FEDERAL ST, MILTON, DE 19968

15183 COASTAL HWY, MILTON, DE 19968

820 SAVANNAH AVE, LEWES, DE 19958

400 GOVERNORS AVE, GREENWOOD, DE 19950

14712 WOODBRIDGE RD, GREENWOOD, DE 19950

307 S. LAWS ST, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933

21179 COLLEGE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

17099 COUNTY SEAT HWY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

21179 COLLEGE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

302 MAIN ST, ELLENDALE, DE 19941

12611 SUSSEX HWY, GREENWOOD, DE 19950

315 MARKET ST, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933

21179 COLLEGE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

17099 COUNTY SEAT HWY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

6062 OLD SHAWNEE RD, MILFORD, DE 19963

310 LOVERS LANE, MILFORD, DE 19963

6062 OLD SHAWNEE RD, MILFORD, DE 19963

311 LOVER`S LANE, MILFORD, DE 19963

8609 3RD ST, LINCOLN, DE 19960

8009 SLAUGHTER BEACH RD, MILFORD, DE 19963

302 MAIN ST, ELLENDALE, DE 19941

8009 SLAUGHTER BEACH RD, MILFORD, DE 19963

402 MULBERRY ST, MILTON, DE 19968

21179 COLLEGE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

8009 SLAUGHTER BEACH RD, MILFORD, DE 19963

22942 SLAUGHER NECK RD, LINCOLN, DE 19960

District

Polling

Location Name

NORTH GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ZOAR CHURCH HALL

SUSSEX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAPE HENLOPEN HIGH SCHOOL

COOLSPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SUSSEX TECH HIGH SCHOOL

BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOWARD T. ENNIS SCHOOL

NEW LIFE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

SPORTS AT THE BEACH

MILLVILLE VFC #2

MILLVILLE FIRE HALL

OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER

BETHANY BEACH FIRE HALL

FENWICK ISLAND TOWN HALL

ROXANA FIRE HALL

OCEAN VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST

MILLVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

ROXANA FIRE HALL

OCEAN VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. MATTHEWS BY THE SEA CHURCH

THE RIVER CHURCH

SEAFORD CITY HALL

SEAFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FREDERICK DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SEAFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST SEAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BLADES FIRE HALL

BLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SEAFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

WOODBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTH LAUREL EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAUREL FIRE HALL

LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL

LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL

3C USA CHURCH

DELMAR HIGH SCHOOL

HOWARD T. ENNIS SCHOOL

DELMAR HIGH SCHOOL

GUMBORO FIRE HALL

EAST MILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANKFORD FIRE HALL

DAGSBORO FIRE HALL

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

INDIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

SELBYVILLE FIRE HALL

MILLSBORO MIDDLE SCHOOL

MILLSBORO CIVIC CENTER

FRANKFORD FIRE HALL

SELBYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE RIVER CHURCH

MILLVILLE VFC #2

FEDERAL VOTING DIST. - SUSSEX

Registered voters can nd their polling location and sample ballot on the IVote Delaware Website and our GIS website: https://ivote.de.gov and https://gis.elections.delaware.gov.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS

SUSSEX COUNTY OFFICE

PHONE: 302-856-5367

Polling Location Address

664 N. BEDFORD ST., GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

301-A W. MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

24463 GRAVEL HILL RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

26026 PATRIOTS WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

301-A W. MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

1250 KINGS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

28842 LOG CABIN HILL RD, LEWES, DE 19958

17099 COUNTY SEAT HWY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

19483 JOHN J. WILLIAMS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958

26021 PATRIOTS WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

24771 CANNON RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

22518 LEWES GEORGETOWN HWY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

34237 OMAR RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

35554 ATLANTIC AVE, MILLVILLE, DE 19967

32 WEST AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

215 HOLLYWOOD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

800 COASTAL HWY, FENWICK ISLAND, DE 19944

39453 ZION CHURCH RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

55 WEST AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

32517 DUKES DRIVE, MILLVILLE, DE 19967

39453 ZION CHURCH RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

55 WEST AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

1000 COASTAL HWY, FENWICK ISLAND, DE 19944

35175 ROXANA RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

414 HIGH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973

399 N. MARKET ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973

1 SWAIN RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973

500 E. STEIN HWY, SEAFORD, DE 19973

511 SUSSEX AVE, SEAFORD, DE 19973

200 E FIFTH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973

900 S. ARCH ST, BLADES, DE 19973

500 E. STEIN HWY, SEAFORD, DE 19973

307 S. LAWS ST, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933

600 WILSON ST, LAUREL, DE 19956

815 S. CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956

205 W 10TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956

1133 S. CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956

1131 S. CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956

38238 OLD STAGE RD, DELMAR, DE 19940

200 N 8TH ST, DELMAR, DE 19940

26021 PATRIOTS WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

200 N 8TH ST, DELMAR, DE 19940

37030 MILLSBORO HWY, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

29346 IRON BRANCH RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

7 MAIN ST, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

28331 CLAYTON ST, DAGSBORO, DE 19939

300 E CHURCH ST, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

29772 ARMORY RD, DAGSBORO, DE 19939

30 N. MAIN ST, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975

302 E. STATE ST., MILLSBORO, DE 19966

322 WILSON HWY, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

7 MAIN ST, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

80 BETHANY RD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975

35175 ROXANA RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

34237 OMAR RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945

119 N. RACE ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

BySusuFiske,InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Whendesigningyourgarden,there aremanythingsbesidescolor,texture, soilandwateringneedstothinkabout.I makesureIhaveearlybloomingplants forthefirst-outpollinatorsandlate bloomersforthefallones.

•Batshelpgrowerswiththeirbanana,cashew,fig,date,corn,sugarand agavecrops,throughpollination,pest removalandseeddispersal.

•Didyouknowtherearearound 1,400speciesofbatsworldwide?

•Seed-dispersingbatshelprestore clearedanddamagedrainforests.

•Thelargestbatistheacerodonjubatus(giantgolden-crownedflyingfox), withawingspanofmorethan5feet!

•Theoldestknownbatlivedaround 41years.

•Thefastestbatintheworldcanfly upto100mph.

Ialsokeepinmindthenightpollinators,suchasmothsandbats.(Didyou knowthatpregnantfemalebatseatinsectstotalingtheirbodyweight?)They aretheoneswetendtoforgetabout,but theyarejustasimportanttoourecosystemsasbeesandbutterflies—batseven moreso,becausetheycantravela greaterdistance,carrylargeramountsof pollen,helpwithseeddispersalandhelp diminishpestpopulations(andifyou liketequila,batsarethepollinatorsof agave).Theyhaveakeyroleinkeeping ourglobalecosystemshealthy.

•Batsarefacingthesamethreatsto theirexistenceassomuchofour wildlife,duetohabitatloss,invasive speciesandclimatechange.

• Theonlymammalsthatcantruly flyarebats.

•Didyouknowthereisacraseonycteristhonglongyai(bumblebat),andit isabout1inchlong?

•Don’tbescared…onlythreebatsin theworlddrinkblood,andtheydon’t livearoundhere.

•Lovebats?GotoBrackenCave near SanAntonio,Texas,isthelargest batcolonyintheworld.

Batsinhistory

•Usedforfoodandmedicinein somepartsoftheworld.

•Guanoisusedasagriculturalfertilizer.

•Symbolofgoodluckandgoodfortune.

•AssociatedwiththeDevilamong Christians.

•Shakespearewroteaboutbats,with witches,spellsandcurses.

•EarlyEuropeansandAfricans linkedbatstovampirism.

•Batsymbolshavebeenfoundin Egyptiantombs.

•InIndiaandChina,batsarealso reveredandthoughttobringwealthand wellbeing.

Batsinthebelfrey?Nope—theyareinmygarden Fall in !Love

Whenyoulookforplantstoattract bats,lookforonestheyliketopollinate, aswellthatattracttheinsectstheylove toeat.Theydopreferlight-coloredand fragrantflowers.Inthewinter,batshibernate,sotheyneedlotsofhighcaloricfoodinthefall.

Ifyouhavestartedapollinatorgarden,youalreadyhavemanyoftheplants neededtosupportthem.Togofurther andofferallpollinatorsanecologically sustainablehabitatthatsupportsour localecosystems,makesurealsoyou providewaterandshelter,anddon’tuse toxicfertilizersorpesticides.

Tohelpmothsandbatswiththeir nightpollinatingandfeedings,don’t leaveyouroutsidelightson.Consider usingmotiondetectorsinstead,asthey helpnightpollinators,batsandmigratingbirds,aswellaskeepthebogeyman away,betterthanfloodlightsbeingleft onallnightdoes.

Whenyouplantmothhostplants, youareattractingbatsaswell,because theylovetoeatmoths,aswellasmosquitoes.Also,leavingsnagsinyouryard wheneveryoucansafelydososustains batsandbirds(withinsectsandshelter).

Manyoftherulesforprotecting birdsandinsectsapplytobats—such as,whenpruningtrees,keepyoureye outforhollowcavitiesorroostingsites, andpleasedon’tdisturbthem.Let’suse affirmativemethodstopromotebat conservationandwelcomethemtoour yards.Ithinkofthemasasignofgood luckandprosperity,becauseifwesupportthem,theywillsupportus.

Funfacts

•BatshavebeenonEarthformore than50millionyears(solet’snotdestroythemnow!)

• Morethan500flowers,treesand shrubsdependonbatsaspollinators.

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Fox Lane Builders

Law Of ces of Scott and Shuman, P.A.

MIKEN Builders

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Law Of ce of Parsons & Robinson, PA

Wilgus Associates, Inc.

Seaside Seven - Long & Foster Real Estate

Nations LendingBeverly Schwarzlose

American Portable Mini Storage

The Ashley Brosnahan Team

Bayside Resort Golf Club

Bruce Mears Designer/Builder

DiFebo's Restaurant Group

Farmer's Bank of Willards

Kristina's Kitchen

McCabe & Sons Landscaping & Lawn Care

Neighborhood Electric

Perfect Furnishings

Piperno Outdoor Living & Synthetic Turf

Pyramid Transport

Weidman & Townsend, P.A.

Creative Concepts

Seafoam Luxury Cleaning & Concierge

Delmarva Pet Concierge

One Wellness Spa & Boutique

DelawareForest Serviceopensgrants forlocalcommunities

TheDelawareForestServiceisoffering$910,000infundingforlocal communitiesthroughfourgrants launchingonNov.1.WhiletheapplicationperiodfortheInflationReductionAct(IRA)Sub-Grantfor DisadvantagedCommunitiesisalreadyopen,threemoregrantswillbecomeavailable.

DelawareForestServiceUrban& CommunityForestryCoordinator TarynDavidsonexplained,“The UrbanandCommunityForestryProgram’sgoalistocreateasustainable urbanforestcanopythroughoutthe statebyworkingcloselywiththepubliconprofessionallyguidedtreemanagementandplantingprojects.”

TheobjectiveoftheUrban& CommunityForestrygrantistooffer qualitytreeplantingandmanagement projectstomunicipalities,communitiesandnon-profitorganizations throughoutthestate.Italsoencouragessustainableurbanforestryand seekstopromotegreeninfrastructure thatwillimprovestormwatermanagementandairqualitythrough urbanforestmanagementpractices. Communitiescanapplyforupto $5,000infunding.

•AshRemovalSub-Grant—The AshRemovalGrantseekstocombat theeffectsofemeraldashborerby promotingtheremovalandreplacementofashtreesinthehardest-hit communitiesinnorthernDelaware. Communitiescanapplyforupto $9,000.

•InvasiveTreeSpeciesRemoval& Management—TheInvasiveTree SpeciesGrantprogram’sobjectives includethemanagementandremoval ofinvasivetreespecies,therebymitigatingthedetrimentaleffectsthat occurthroughoutDelaware.Communitiescanapplyforupto$7,000towardstheremovalofBradfordpear (pyruscalleryana)andtreeofheaven (ailanthusaltissima).TheDelaware ForestServicewillalsoprovidesupportfortherestorationofnativetree species.

•InflationReductionAct(IRA) —TheIRAsub-grantprogramwill aiddisadvantagedcommunities throughcommunitytreeplanning, urbanforestrytraining,communitybasedoutreachandeducation.By havingaccesstosuchfunding,officialssaid,equitableaccesstourban treecanopywillincreaseandbroaden communityengagementinforest planninginvulnerablecommunities. Communitiescanapplyforupto $50,000.

Theapplicationperiodforthese grantswillbeopenuntil4:30p.m.on Jan.31,2025.Communitiescanapply onlineforanyofthesegrantopportunitiesbyvisitingde.gov/treegrants.

IR FFA & SDSA students with local businesses volunteered to work and dress up as characters

OnSaturday,Nov.16,at10:30a.m., theFortMilesHistoricalAssociationwill continueitshistoricallectureseriesatthe FortMilesMuseuminCapeHenlopen StatePark,withapresentationtitled“BattleoftheAtlantic:EasternSeaFrontier.”

TheBattleoftheAtlanticisconsideredapivotalcampaignduringWorld WarIIthatinvolvedGermanU-boatsattemptingtocutthesupplylinebetween theUnitedStatesandGreatBritain.The fightingintheshippinglanesaround GreatBritainiswellknown,organizers said,butfewareawareofhowmuchof thebattlewasfoughtinUnitedStates homewaters.

In“BattleoftheAtlantic:Eastern SeaboardFrontier,”FMHAhistorianEdwardPaterlinewillprovideabriefhistory ofthelittle-knownwaragainstGerman submarinesofftheEastCoastofthe UnitedStatesduringWorldWarII,with aparticularfocusontheMid-Atlanticregion.

Whowasinvolved?Whatwasthe strategy?Whywasitsolittleknown? WhathappenedofftheDelawarecoast? HowdidFortMiles,designedandbuiltto counterenemysurfaceshipattacks,protecttheDelawareRiverfromenemysubmarineincursion.

Paterline’s45-minuteslideshow,with

•Rudbeckias—black-eyedSusan

•Salvialyrata—lyre-leafsage •Salix nigra—blackwillow •Sambucuscanadensis—elderberry

commentary,willrevealtheanswersto thosequestions.

PaterlineisadirectorattheFortMiles MuseumandtheFortMilesHistorical Association.Heservesasahistorianfor thegroup,worksonthedevelopmentand interpretationofexhibits,leadsthe FMHAdocentprogramandisoneofits keyspeakers.

Priortoretirement,Paterlineworked for45yearsinhumanresourcesatmidandseniorlevelswithinmultiplecompanies.Heretiredfromdefensecontractor Raytheonin2020.Heholdsbothbachelor’sandmaster’sdegreesincommunications.

•Scabiosa—pincushionflower •Solidago—goldenrod •Symphyotrichumnovi-belgii—New Yorkaster

Althoughhehashadalife-longinterestinhistorythroughouttheages,the WorldWarIIeraisofspecialinterestdue tohispersonalheritage:hisGerman grandfatherservedintheKriegsmarine, whilehisAmericangrandfatherwasa combatengineerwhohelpedbuilda bridgeovertheRheinRiverfortheU.S. NinthArmy.

SeatingintheFortMilesMuseum’s mediaroomislimitedto65attendees,so reservationsarerecommended.Gotothe museum’swebsiteatfortmilesmuseum.org toreserveaseatbyscrollingdowntothe HistoricalLectureSeries11/16/24under FortMilesToursandEvents.

•Symphyotrichumlaeve—smooth blueaster

•Tiarellacordifolia—foamflower

•Verbenahastata—bluevervain

•KomoriistheJapanesenamefor batsandmeans“mosquitoslaughterer.”

•OneMayareligionworshippedbats asagod.

Plantsforbats

•Achilleamillefolium—yarrow

•Amelanchercanadensis—serviceberry

•Aquilegiacanadensis—Easternred columbine

•Baptisiaaustralis,albaandtinctoria— blue,whiteandyellowwildindigo

•Ceanothusamericanus—NewJersey tea

•Cephalanthusoccidentalis—buttonbush

•Clematisvirginiana—Virgin’s-bower

•Cornusflorida—dogwood

• Crataegus—greenhawthorn

•Dennstaedtiapunctilobula—hayscentedfern

•Echinaceapurpurea—purpleconeflower

•Eupatorium—Joe-Pye-weed

•Geraniummaculatum—wildgeranium

•Hamamelisvirginiana—witchhazel

•Helianthus—sunflower

•Hydrangeaarborescens—wildhydrangea

•Liatrisspicata—blazingstar

•Lonicerasempervirens—trumpet honeysuckle

•Lupinusperennis—wildlupine

•Maianthemumracemosum—false Solomon’sseal

•Maluscoronariaandangustifolia— sweetandSoutherncrabapple

•Philadelphuscoronarius—mockorange

•Monardafistulosaanddidyma—wild bergamotandscarletbeebalm

•Oenothera—evening-primrose

•Penstemondigitalisandhirsutus— foxgloveandhairybeardtongue

•Physocarpusopulifolius—common ninebark

•Polemoniumreptans—Jacob’sladder

•Prunusserotina,maritima—black cherry,beachplum

•Quercus—oaktrees

LearningPoints

MMSJuniorOptimistClubinductsnewmembers,officers

Officersand23newmembers wereinductedintoMillsboroMiddle School’sJuniorOptimistClubinductionceremonyOct.22.

AssistantPrincipalChrisCostello commendedstudentsandclubadvisorShelleyMcBrideforlaunching Delaware’sfirstandonlymiddleschoolclubinthestateofDelaware fiveyearsago.McBriderecognized clubPresidentLillianDuchmare, Vice-PresidentCharlotteHarman, SecretaryJaelynNiblettandTreasurerRyleeGaidurgisfortheirwork inmanagingthestudent-runorganization.

MikeDiFiore,lieutenantgovernor oftheMartlandSouthGovernment District,saidtheOptimistClubhas beeninexistenceformorethan100 yearsandisworldwide.Thelocal OptimistClubofSussexCountyis doingthingssuchasgivingscholarshipfundstolocalhighschoolstu-

JOIClubmembersinclude,fromleft:toprow,ChloeTatum,PaytonTrott,Jaelyn Niblett, LillianToms,KaydenceMerkel,LillianDucharme,CharlotteHarmon,Olivia Wayne,BrianDeleon-Velasquez,AdalieVelasquez-Mendez,LoganWhite,ScottWalter;and,bottomrow,OliviaArvizu,PaytonBullock,RyleeGaidurgis,ColeRoth, GlendyJuarez-Briceno,JaydenVelasquez-Mendez,EmilyHuntley,BethanyAgyeiYeboah,MichelleAgyei-Yeboah,ColeWallaceandCamdenRampley,andClubAdvisorShelleyMcBride.

dentsthroughessayandoratorical contests.

UpcomingactivitiesincludeservingThanksgivingdinneratStMark’s churchinMillsboroandvisitingresidentsattheAtlanticShoresnursing home.Lastweek,theypartnered withDelawareStateParksandparticipatedinaBeachCleanUpat CapeHenlopenStatePark.

“TheJOIClubofMMSiscommittedtogivingbacktothecommunityandthepeoplewholivethere. Theclubisdedicatedtoimproving lives,togetherwithrespect,integrity, asenseofglobalcommunity,andunwaveringoptimism.Togetherwecan buildafuturefilledwithhopeanda positivevisionforall.”

JuniorOptimistClubsaresponsoredbyOptimistInternational clubsandtheOptimistInternational Organization.Learnmoreatoptimist.org/joi/joi1.cfm.

GeorgetownteenrecognizedwithInternationalLatinoBookAwards

MáximoCésar

CastellanosofGeorgetownreceivedaGold MedalandaSilver Medalatthe2024InternationalLatino BookAwardsCeremony.

Castellanos’book “Dr.PrenandtheSecretoftheFormula” wasawardedaGold Medalinthecategory ofBestChapter/Young AdultBookTranslationSpanishtoEnglish.Hisbook“Dr. PrenyelGuardiandel Vórtice”waschosenas aSilverMedalWinner inthecategoryof CharlieEricksenBest BookWrittenbya Youth.

CastellanosattendedtheInternationalLatinoBook AwardsCeremonyat theLosAngelesCity CollegeinLosAngeles,Calif.,onOct.19. TheInternational LatinoBookAwards celebratesEnglish, SpanishandPor-

tuguesebooksinthecategories ofChildren,Youth,Adult,Nonfiction,Fiction,Poetryand Translation.

TheInternationalLatino BookAwardshasgrownover thelast26yearstobecomethe largestLatinoliteracyandculturalawardsintheU.S.The ILBAAwardsceremonyisproducedbyEmpoweringLatino Futures,anonprofitorganizationco-foundedin1997byEdwardJamesOlmosandKirk Whisler.

“Thediversityandqualityof thefinalistsforthe26thAnnual InternationalLatinoBook Awardsreflectstheincreased demandforbookswrittenby andaboutLatinos,”organizers noted.

Castellanosis16,andhas nowwritten,illustrated,translatedandpublished11booksin Spanishand11booksinEnglish.Hisbooksareavailableon Amazon.comandBarnesandnoble.com.Hisauthorpagecanbe foundat https://www.amazon.com/author/maximocesarcastellanos.

Registrationbegins forDMV’slow-digit taglottery

TheDelawareDivisionofMotor Vehicles(DMV)announcedthisweek thatitsannuallow-digittagreleasewill beginonTuesday,Nov.12.“Tag-APalooza2024”willfeaturefourdaysof onlinegiveawaysandfourin-person events.

Anyoneinterestedinjoiningtheonlinelotterytowinalow-digittagmust registerinadvance.Registrationbegan onMonday,Oct.28,andwillcontinue everyday,through11:59p.m.onSunday,Nov.3.Entrantsmayregisteronly onceperdriverlicenseoridentification card.Toregister,visit dmv.de.gov/taglottery.

Duringtheregistrationprocess,entrantsmustspecifywhichtypeoftag theyareinterestedinreceiving:

•PV-5Digit-NumbersOnly(less than10,000poundsregisteredvehicle weight);

•T-Trailer(regulartrailers;utility, flatbedornon-campingtrailers);

•PC-PassengerCar(lessthan 10,000poundsregisteredvehicle weight);

•C-Commercial;

• RT-RecreationalTrailer(camping trailers5,000poundsandover,notregulartrailers—seeabove);

•RV-RecreationalVehicle(caror trucklessthan5,000poundsoramotorhome);

•MC-Motorcycle(above55cc’s);or •SR-StreetRod.

Thosewhowishtoregistertowina five-digit,numbers-onlytagandwhose vehicleislessthan10,000pounds shouldselecttagtypePV.

BeginningatnoononTuesday,Nov. 12,throughnoononFriday,Nov.15, DMVwillrandomlyselect260PV, 364T,70PC,19C,sixSR,28RT,21 RVand558MCwinnersperdayfor eachofthefourdays.Registration doesnotguaranteeentrantswillreceivealow-digittag.Registrationis requiredtobeenteredintotheonline drawing.

Allwinnerswillreceiveane-mail confirmingtheywonalow-digittag. Thee-mailwillincludefurtherinstructions.Additionally,winninglottery codeswillbeposteddailyat dmv.de.gov/taglotteryandwillbeaccessiblefromsocialmediasitesatfacebook.com/DMVDelawareand DelawareDMVonInstagramandTwitter.Entrants’lotterycodecanalsobe foundintheirconfirmatione-mail.

Forthosewhopreferachancetowin inperson,DMVwillofferfouropportunitiesduringTag-A-Palooza2024, startingat9a.m.on:

•Nov.12attheDelawareCity DMV;

•Nov.13,attheDoverDMV;

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Foodanddrink historyprograms comingtoLeweslibrary

The“HistoryRevival:Food&Drink AcrossDelmarva”series,presentedbythe LewesPublicLibraryandtheZwaanendaelMuseum,continuesinNovember withafilmscreeningaboutthecontributionsofBlackwatermentotheseafood industry,adiscussionoftheuniqueculinarytraditionsofDelmarva,andanexplorationofthehistoryofbeveragesand tavernsinLewes.

EmmyAward-winningdirectorAlexis Aggreywillhostascreeninganddiscussionofhernewdocumentary“Water’s Edge:BlackWatermenoftheChesapeake”onSaturday,Nov.2,at5p.m.The filmrevealshowMaryland’sseafoodindustryofferedopportunitiestobothfree andenslavedBlackMarylanders,whobecamecentraltothesuccessoftheircommunities.Attendeescanlearnhowthe Blackwatermenrevolutionizedtheindustryandstillkeepthetraditionalivetoday.

OnFriday,Nov.8,at5p.m.,Denise Clemons,foodcolumnistandauthorof “ACulinaryHistoryofSouthern Delaware,”willpresentontheregion’s culinarytraditions.Fromjohnnycakesand wildgameenjoyedbytheNanticokeand scrappleinventedbyGermansettlers,to regionalfavoritesincludingbeachplum jellyandchickenwithslipperydumplings, Clemonswillexplorethediversehistory offoodacrossSouthernDelaware.

TheLewesHistoricalSocietywillcap offtheHistoryRevivalseriesonFriday, Nov.15,at5p.m.withapresentationtitled“TeaontheDelaware.”Marcos Salaverriawilldiscussthehistoryof drinksanddrinkinginthelocalarea.TopicsincludecoffeeandteainLewes,as wellashistoricmeetingplacesandtaverns andthedrinkstheyserved.

Alleventswillbeheldin-personatthe LewesPublicLibrary,111AdamsAvenue inLewes.TheNov.8and15presentationswillalsostreamliveonlinevia Zoom.Toregisterandlearnmore,visit tinyurl.com/HistoryRevival2024orcall thelibraryat(302)645-2733.Atregistration,participantswillbeaskedtoselect in-personorvirtualattendance.

“HistoryRevival:Food&Drink AcrossDelmarva”hasbeenmadepossible inpartbyDelawareHumanitiesand theNationalEndowmentfortheHumanities.

Locatedat102KingsHighwayin downtownLewes,theZwaanendaelMuseumwasbuiltin1931tocommemorate the300thanniversaryofthestate’sfirst Europeancolony,Swanendael,established bytheDutchin1631.Museumexhibits andpresentationsprovideashowcasefor Lewes-areamaritime,militaryandsocial history.TheZwaanendaelMuseumisadministeredbytheDivisionofHistorical &CulturalAffairs(HCA),anagency of theStateofDelaware.

Foradditionalinformationonthe LewesPublicLibrary,visitlewes.lib.de.us.

ThreenewshowstocloseoutRAL’sschedule

Thefinalexhibitionsof2024arearrivingattheRehobothArtLeague. FromNov.8toDec.8,“PiecebyPiece: Collage.AJuriedMembers’Showcase,” “CoastalFormsandLight:Worksby BarryKoplowitz”and“AJourneyin Landscapes—AnAbstractedView: WorksbyKateMeyerFitzpatrick”will roundoutanotheryearofshowsat RAL.

OntheeveningofNov.8,from5to 7p.m.,theRALwillbehostingan openingreceptionforthenewexhibits,

BeebewelcomespsychiatristMontana

BeebeHealthcarerecentlywelcomed psychiatristDr.RebeccaMontana,MD, toitsMedicalStaff.Sheprovidespsychiatriccareforindividualsexperiencinga rangeofmentalhealthconditionsand treatspatientsofvariousages—from youngadultstothegeriatricpopulation —atBeebeBehavioralHealth—Lewes.

“IamproudtobepartofBeebe’sBehavioralHealthdepartment,andtohave anopportunitytoprovidecomprehensive mentalhealthcareforthecommunity,” saidMontana.“Iamsurroundedbyanexcellentnetworkofexperiencedhealthprofessionals.”

Montanaearnedhermedicaldegree

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paintingswilltakeovertheTubbs Galleryduringhissoloshow,“Coastal FormsandLight.”Alifelongbeach lover,Koplowitzhasbeenpainting scenesoftheoceansincehebegan workingasanartist.Thebodyofwork inthisexhibitionbringstogether decadesofpaintingandteaching,all leadingbacktohisfirstinspiration.

“Whilehisworkdoessometimesincludefigurativecomponents,theinteractionbetweentherocks,sand,ocean andskyservesastheprimarysubjectof

fromtheSidneyKimmelMedicalCollege atThomasJeffersonUniversityin Philadelphia,wheresheremainedtocompleteherresidencytrainingwithinthe DepartmentofPsychiatry.Duringthat time,sheservedasco-presidentforthe JeffersonPsychiatrySocietyandforthe organization’schapteroftheInstitutefor HealthcareImprovement.

Additionally,MontanaprovidedpsychiatriccareattheJeffersonUniversity EastFallsStudentCounselingCenter andfortheEmotionalHealth&Wellness Program,caringforJeffersonUniversity Hospitalresidenttrainees.Shealsoserved asapsychiatricclinicalconsultantforpri-

eachpainting,”accordingtotheRAL. Mostoftheworkfeaturedinthis displayisoftheSussexCountycoastline.

KateMeyerFitzpatrickreturnsto RALforanothersoloexhibitionfollowingher2022show.Fitzpatrick’snew display,“AJourneyinLandscapes,”featuresacollectionofpaintingsthatdepictarememberedmomentanda glimpseofafeelingevokedbybeingin thelandscape.

“Sheusesabstractshapes,shadows, andobjectstotransformherobservationsintouniqueformsandvibrantcolors. Herimagesareexercisesin experimentation,whichprepareherfor

marycareprovidersattheMazzoniCenterYouthDrop-InClinic,whichoffers servicesforLGBTQ+adolescentsand youngadults.

Earlierinhercareer,Montanaworked asaclinicalresearchcoordinatoratMassachusettsGeneralHospital’sBipolar Clinic&ResearchPrograminBoston, andasaclinicalpsychologyresearchassistantatMcLeanHospital’sBehavioral HealthPartialHospitalProgram.

Outsideofwork,Montanasaidshe enjoysexploringSussexCounty—especiallytheDelawarebeachesandstate parks—andspendingtimewithfamily andfriends.

themomentofchanceoncanvas.Fitzpatrickwantstheviewertotaketheir ownjourneywithintheworkandtofeel somethingtheycan’tquiteputtheirfingeron.”

Thisexhibitionfeaturesbothoiland watercolorpaintingsfromFitzpatrick. Theexhibitionsarefreeandopento everyoneduringtheregulargallery hoursofMondaythroughSaturday,10 a.m.to4p.m.,andSundayfromnoon to 4p.m.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsclasses,memberships, eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsite atRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.

ClaytonTheatercelebrating75yearswithliveentertainment

TheClaytonTheatre—Delaware’s onlyremainingsingle-screen,first-run movietheater—hasbeencelebrating 75yearsofmoviemagicthroughout 2024.

Nov.1-6,theywillcontinuethecelebrationwiththeirfirst-everweekoflive entertainment.

“Wehaveenlargedourstageandwill behostingsomegreatbandsandcomedythroughouttheweek,”organizers noted.“Thebandsandcomedywehave bookedhavebeenpopularthroughout Delaware,Maryland,Pennsylvania,New JerseyandVirginia,andwearehappyto havebookedthemforthisbigevent week.”

TheClaytonopeneditsdoorson Feb.2,1949,andhasbeenanentertainmenthubinlowerSussexCounty throughouttheyears,showingfirst-run moviesataffordableprices.Therehas beenoccasionalliveentertainmentin thepast,butthisisthefirstweekthey willbededicatingtoliveentertainment.

OnElectionNight,Tuesday,Nov.5, therewillbenoliveentertainment,but theywillcontinuetheband-weektheme with ascreeningofthe1983film “EddieandtheCruisers! Formoreinformationandadvance tickets,visitwww.ilovetheclayton.com.

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Dr.MartinLutherKingJr. Celebrationorganizingfor2025

TheDr.MartinLutherKingJr.CelebrationOrganizationofSussexCounty isinvitingeveryonetoparticipateinthe 37thAnnualCommemorativeWeekend Celebrationinhonorofthelatecivil rightsleader,Jan.18-20,2025.

Thethemefortheweekendthisyear is“TogetherWeMakeTheDream Work:Love+Unity=Power.”

“OurthemereflectsthegreatimportancethatDr.Kingplacedonthe belovedcommunity,thatwearemuch morepowerfulwhenweworktogether inlove,”organizerssaid.“Dr.Kingproc laimedthat‘theendisreconciliation; theendisredemption;theendisthe creationofthebelovedcommunity.’Itis thistypeofspiritandthistypeoflove thatcantransformopponentsinto friends.”

ThemessengerfortheMondayWorshipServiceistheRev.JaniceHerman, pastorofHarmony/FriendshipUnited MethodistChargeinMillsboro.Shewill presentthemorningmessageinthe formofaone-womanskitcalled“The BagLady.”Theworshipleaderwillbe theRev.CynthiaDanielsWilliamsfrom FriendshipBaptistChurchinLewes. ForMondayholidayworshipinformation,callJanieMillerat(302)227-3118.

Thepriceforbanquetticketsis$50 foradultsor$25forchildren15or younger,withadvancesalesonly.No ticketswillsoldatthedoor.ThedeadlinetoreserveticketsisJan.4,2025.For ticketsalesoradditionalinformation, callDonPetersonat(703)963-1871or emaildonpetersonde@gmail.com.

TheAnnualBanquetwillbeheldon Saturday,Jan.18,2025,beginningat 4:30p.m.,attheCHEERCenterat 20520SandHillRoadinGeorgetown.

“Thisyearweareveryexcitedthat ourprogramwillbepresentedbyyoung peoplethroughoutourcommunity,”organizersnoted.“Theywillentertainus withmusic,danceandthespokenword. Pleasejoinusinsupportofourtalented youth.”

OnSunday,Jan.19,2025,organizers areencouragingeveryonetoworshipata locationoftheirchoice.“Throughout theweekend,weencourageyoutoparticipateinthevariousactivitiessponsoredbylocalorganizations,especially serviceprojects.”

OnMonday,Jan.20,2025,organizers willcontinuetheirannualtraditionof conductingaMondayHolidayCommunityWorshipService,beginningat10 a.m.Theservicewillbeinpersonat Conley’sUnitedMethodistChurch,locatedat33106JolynsWay,Lewes.

Asouvenirbookletwillbeavailable, withoptionsforsponsorstopurchase full-page(8.5-by-10-inch)andhalfpage(8.5-by-5-inch)ads.Alladsmust becameraready.Full-pageadscanbe purchasedfor$100,orhalf-pageadsfor $50.APatronListisalsoavailableat $10.Thepriceofanadfortheinside frontorbackcoveris$125.ThedeadlineforsubmittingadsisDec.16.ContactJanieMillerat(302)227-3118or emailtojmm49@live.comtopurchase anadorpatron.

“Thecommunity’ssupportisalways neededandappreciatedinperpetuating and nurturingthelegacy,thevisionand thedreamofDr.King,”organizers noted.

DonationstotheDr.MartinLuther KingJr.CelebrationOrganizationmay besenttoP.OBox781,Rehoboth Beach,DE19971.Contributionswill helpfundscholarshipsfordeserving youthinSussexCountyandtheongoing workoftheorganization.

Alex Justiniani, PPR Certified Director of Racquet Sports

Sneller, PPR Certified Pickleball Professional

Donations will be accepted in the library on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.

Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!

Monday, November 4

Chix with Stix 10—11:00 am Join us at the library for the next meeting about knitting, crocheting, & needleworking. All skill levels welcome.

Don’t Scrap That: Cooking Demo 1—2:15 pm

Learn how to use everyday leftovers & food scraps to make new & enjoyable dishes!

Children’s Winter Coat Giveaway! 4—6:00 pm South Coastal Library is partnering once again with Operation Warm to provide families in need with a brand-new winter coat for their child/children!

Tuesday, November 5

The library is closed in observance of Election Day.

Wednesday, November 6

Story Time @ Evans Park 10:30—11:30 am Engage your child in early literacy practices & get to know other families in the area.

Thursday, November 7

The library is closed in observance of Return Day.

Friday, November 8

South Coastal Genealogy Group 10:15 am—12:00 pm This group is for genealogy enthusiasts & all skill levels are welcome.

The History of Jazz: Part 2 2—3:00 pm

Dr. Miles Brown returns with a two-part lecture & discussion on how Jazz has evolved following the pivotal year of 1959.

Saturday, November 9

Pop-Up Book Sale 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Learn about another country & make a new friend by signing up for the New Zealand Pen Pal Program! Visit our website or ask a librarian for details.

Find great books for great prices! Previous best sellers, cookbooks, beach reads, children's materials & more!

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TrunkorTreat— TheJourneyishostinga TrunkorTreatfrom6to8p.m.Thechurch islocatedat255WilsonHighwayinMillsboro.

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

LearntoMakeaHandSewnArtQuilt— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m. foraworkshoptocreatesmal lartquilts. Nosewingmachineisneeded,butbasic hand-sewingexperienceisnecessary.We'll providemostofthesuppliesneeded-fabric(wehavelots!),embellishments,muslin forbackingandbattingforbetweenlayers. Thisisa3-sessionworkshop.Whenyou signupforthefirstsession,youwillautomaticallybesignedupforallthree classes.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @fr ankfordlibrary.

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Ifyouexperiencechronicheartburn,indigestion,oracidreﬂux, BeebeHealthcare’sHeartburnCenterisheretohelpeliminate yoursymptomsandgiveyouapathtorelief.Ourexperienced teamofspecialistscansafelyande ectivelydiagnoseavariety ofgastrointestinal/esophagealconditionsandinformthebest treatmentplanforyou–fromchangesinlifestyleanddietto medication-assisted managementtosurgicalintervention.

NOTE:Heartburnandheartattackmayexhibitsimilar symptoms.Ifyouthinkyoumaybeexperiencingamedical emergency,call9-1-1immediately.

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

LibraryTrick-or-Treat— Childrenareinvitedtodressupandtrick-or-treatatthe SouthCoastalLibraryfrom10a.m.to7 p.m.,43K entAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

OurTrulyForgottenWar:Korea,Part2— JoinDr.BillGudelunasforafreetwo-part lectureseriesontheKorean“PoliceAction”atSouthCoastalLibraryWewill learnaboutrootcausesofthewar,thewar itself,includingAmericanparticipationin thewar,andtheaftermathandconse-

quences.Part1wasscheduledforOct.30 at3p.m.Registrationisgreatlyappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302- 858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

November1

ArtShowRegistration— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisencouragingages6–Adulttoregisterforthe3rdAnnualTinyArt Show&Contest.Onceregistered,participantscanstopbytheSouthCoastalLibrarybeginningNov.2topickuptheirfree artkittodecoratea4”squarecanvaswith acrylicpaints/brushes,acrylicpaintpens, ormaterialsoftheirownchoosing.Completedar tworkandentryformareduebefore6p.m.onJan.6,2025,andwillbeon displayinthelibrarythroughFebruary. Localprofessionalartistswilljudgeentries ineachofthreeagedivisions,andprizes willbeawarded@5:30p.m.onJan.29. RegisteronlineundertheDec.1stdateat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytop ickupakit topaintaceramicleaf-shapedtrinketdish. Allmaterialsprovided.Free,available throughNovemberwhilesupplieslast. Youthmustpickupkitsthemselves.South

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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,vet-

eran’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.onthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothearea

andwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasa newmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwiththe bartenderandshewillfindanofficertotake careofyou.

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

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWedne sdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law

enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided. BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

B eachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577. SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.us orvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor People onthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

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

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

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

Therewillbechickenanddumplings,sides, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayof eachmonth from5to7p.m.Therewillbelasagna, chickenalfredo,Italianweddingsoupand drinksordesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable

Politics

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.t o1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe fou ndat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteeusuallymeetsthefirstWednesdayofevery monthat5p.m.AllDemocratsarewelcome toattend.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageatdeldems38.org.

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

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

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3p.m. att hechurch.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtipsondealingwiththelossofa lovedone.Formoreinformation,call5399510.

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-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact

MealsforMinistry— SalemChurchishostingMealsforMinistryonthesecond Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m.

SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

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

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting. ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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.

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 Fridayofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There is acostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare availableforpurchase.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCru iseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof

eachmonth.Thereisnofee,andtherewill becoffee,donutsandfellowship.Formore information,callMikeStramellaat(410) 419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheMillsboroPizza KingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattend s.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

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

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4 p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome. Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community

Center.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach

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GalleryOne’snewshowis‘Bountiful’

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GalleryOnewillfeature‘Bountiful’worksofartlikeEdwardLewandowski’s‘ChesapeakeTongers’oilpaintingduringitsNovembershow.

GalleryOnethisweekannounced theirNovembershow,“Bountiful,” opentothepublicOct.30through Dec.4.

“Youcrowntheyearwithyour bounty,andyourcartsoverflowwith abundance,”organizersquotedfrom Psalm65:11,addingthat,atGallery OneinNovember,theircartsare overflowingwithabundanceasthey featurepaintingsthatreflectthe bountyandbeautyoftheseason,and thisuniquearea.

ArtistEileenOlsonsumsthatup inheracrylicpainting“TrueBlessing.”

“Organicshapescomealivewitha plethoraofcolorsingreens,goldsand deepredsinthispainting,andare usedtoevokeabundance,”Olsonsaid. “Iwantedtorepresentthevery essenceofnature’sbountywithfree expressioninmyacrylicabstract.”

Similarly,artistLaurieFields evokesabundanceinquantityinher abstract“Morocca1,”inoil.

Theareaevokesthebountyofharvestsaswell,whethertheybefromthe seaortheland.InEdward Lewandowski’soilpainting“ChesapeakeTongers”andLauraHickman’s pastel“FishingAlongtheCanal,” localwatersareillustrated.

Lewandowskishareshisfirsthand pleinairexperience:“Oysterswere oncebountifulinthewatersaround SmithIsland,Md.Today,localwatermenstillharvestthesetastybivalves usingabackbreakingharvestmethod called‘tonging.’Icapturedthisscene ofacrewpullingoystersfromthe wateronthefirstdayoftheseasonin October2023.”

Theabundanceoftheharvestfrom thelandiscelebratedinDaleSheldon’sacrylic“SussexOrchardBounty,” JoyceCondry’s“VinoRosso”and MarybethPatterson’soilpainting “Lloyd’sofLewes.”

Pattersonsaid,“Lloyd’smarketin Leweshasbeenamainstayforboth localresidents,aswellasvisitors.I wantedtocapturetheabundanceof freshproduce,butevenmorethe warmthandappreciationwehavein Lewesforthistreasuredgem.”

Thebeautyandabundanceofnature’spaletteisonviewinartistMary BodeByrd’sautumnalpiece“Before theLeavesTurn,”inacrylic,inCindy Beyer’spastel“Autumn’sBounty”and inLesleyMcCaskill’svibrantodeto summerattheshore,“Spotonthe Beach.”

Beyersaid,“Thespectacular menagerieofcolorsinspiredmeto paintthispainting,thecolorofthe crispchillybluelakecontrastingwith theorangecolorsoftheleaves.Atrue complementofeachother.”

GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.

CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us

HistoryofJazz,Part1— Dr.MilesBrown, UDAssistantProfessorofMusic,whopresentedtheOriginsofJazzinFeb.2024,is returningtoSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.withafollow-up,two-partserieson howJazzhasevolvedsincethepivotalyear of1959.Part1willcover1959–1980, andPart2(Nov.8)willcover1980-now. Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-55 18.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

JigsawPuzzleTime— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoSouthCoastalLibraryat 4:15p.m.toswapforonesthatothers haveleft.Puzzlesshould,tothebestof yourknowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainers.Wealsohavetwocom-

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

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

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWed nesdaysthrough Aug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.

munityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibrary foryoutohelpuscompletewhen ever we’reopen.Puzzlescanalsobeborrowed fromotherlibrariesforyoutodoathome —justplaceaholdontheminourcatalog!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguideus throughayogasessionwhichhasthe powertocalmthemindandstrengthen the body.Thisclassisforyogisandbeginner yogis.Cost:$10.Registrationrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BookClub— Joinusforaninformalbook discussion.OurAdultBookGroupmeetson

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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,g oonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

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

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to7 p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingBiblestudyeveryTh ursdayat10 a.m.

thefirstFridayofthemonthtodiscussa fiction,nonfiction,orclassictitle.ForNovember,bringaclassicorotherbookthat hasinfluencedyou.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. FallBulbs— FallBulbsPlantingTricksand TipsClasswithStephenLea,DBGDeputy ExecutiveDirector,willbeheldatDelaware BotanicGardensfrom11:30a.m.to12:3 0 p.m.Classreservationsatdelawaregardens.org/events.Membersareadmitted freeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult. 30220PineyNeckRd,Dagsboro,DE 19939.

November2

FallCraftFair— TheSwannKeysLadies AuxiliaryishostingitsFallCraftFairatthe SwannKeysCommunityCenterfrom8 a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbecrafts,food,a bakesale,raffleandmore.Formoreinformation,call(443)5 53-0943. Arts&CraftFair— TheBethanyBayHolidayArts&CraftFairwillbeattheBethany BayHOACommunityCenter&Clubhouse from10a.m.to4p.m.Vendorswillbedisplayingoriginalartwork,framedandunframedphotographs,outfitsforAmerican Girldolls,Christmaswreaths,plantsucculents,avarietyofjellies,jamsandpickled itemsandmore.Admissionisfree.

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination

runwildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.!A teachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 AnimeSociety— DoyoulikeAnime,Video Games,Friends,andFun?Comejointhe DelawareAnimeSociety!Nowmeetingat theFrankfordPublicLibraryinFrankford DEonthef irstSaturdayofeverymonth! Followthemonsocialmedia:@delawareanimesociety.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

FreeTreeGiveaway— TherewillbeaFree TreeGiveawayatDelawareBotanicGardensfrom9a.m.to4p.m..PartofTreefor EveryDelawareanInitiative(TEDI).First comefirstserveduntiltreesaregone. 30220PineyNeckRd.,Dagasboro,DE 19939.

ArtThe rapyforAges13-Adult— Needto unwind?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryany timebetween1-2:30p.m.foraneasy,relaxing,fall-themedartprojectwithsoothingbackgroundmusic.Choose1of3 projects.Free,allmaterialsprovidedwhile supplieslast.Forages13-Adult.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,D E19930

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November2-3

HolidayMarket— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingtheirannualHolidayMarket,withhoursfrom9a.m.to1p.m.on Saturday,and11a.m.to1p.m.onSunday. Therewillbehandcrafteditems,and craftersarewelcometoparticipate.For thoselookingtoreserveaspace,callthe officeat539-7444orsendanemailto admin@stmarthasbethanybeach.org.

November3

AnnualQuarterAuction— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit24inDagsboroisholdingitsannualQuarterauctionfrom1to4 p.m.Doorsopenatnoonforapreview. Onepaddleis$5,andadditionalare$3 each.Alightlunchwillbeavailable,and thisisopentothepublic.Formoreinformation,callDarleneHockmanat(302) 682-7016.Ifyouhaveitemstodonate,call KathyAkersat(302)927-0318toarrange adrop-offtimeatthePost.

November4

Alpha?— MarinersBethel’sHopeCenter willhostaconversationeveryMondayat6 p.m.,fromSept.9throughNov.18.The maintopicsa re,Whyarewehere?;Whatis faith?;Isn’ttheremoretolifethanthis? Formoreinformation,call539-9510. Dine&Donate— TheOceanViewBrewing CompanywillhostaDine&Donatefrom 11:30a.m.to9p.m.tobenefittheSociety ofSt.VincentdePaul(SVdP),St.Ann’s

Conference,BethanyBeach.Therewillalso bea50/50drawingandabasketraffle. Tenpercentofallfoodandbeveragesales willgotoSVdP,anon-profitgroupthat helpsourneighborsinneedwithfood, shelter,cl othing,utilitiesandotheressentialservices.

ChixwithStix— JoinJuliaatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forournext monthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knitting andneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Seewhatothersaremakingandget inspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free, registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach, DE19930

CookingDemo:Don’tScrapThat!— Join ChefCharlesatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.forafunandfreecookingdemoon howwecanuseeverydayleftovers,vegetablescrapsandpeels,andotherfood scrapstomakenewandenjoyabledishes. Learnhowtocutdownonfoodwasteby usingfoodwiselyandrepurposingsometimesboringleftoversintonewexciting meals!Perfectforallthoseleftoversfrom Thanksgivingcomingup.Therewillbea smalltastingforattendeesto enjoyfollowingtheformaldemonstration.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Children’sWinterCoatGiveaway— The SouthCoastalLibraryispartneringonce againwithOperationWarmtoprovidefamiliesinneedwithabrand-newwintercoat fortheirchild/children.Thiseventwillrun

from4-6p.m.inthechildr en'swing.The coatsizesavailablewillbechildren'ssizes 4,5/6,7/8,10/12,14/16.Wewillhavethe followingavailableonafirst-come,firstservedbasis:newwintercoats,pizzafrom Grotto’s,BooksandGrab&GoCraftKits— allfree!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FreeHearingClinic— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandShoreHearingforhearing tests,consultations,OtoscopicEvaluations, andcleanings-allfreeof charge!Appointmentsrequired.Call757-787-2311toset upyourappointment.Formoreinformation, call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

StorytimeatParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11am forstorytellingandsongsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStory-timeisopentoall ages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFra nkfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.NoRegistrationis required.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryforatimeofknitting,crocheting, andneedlepointat1p.m.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@fr ankfordlibrary.

November5

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa

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

ElectionDayMeal— BethelMethodist ChurchofDagsboroishostinganElection DayMealfrom10a.m.to3:30p.m.There willbechickensalad,asoupsaleand desserts.P re-ordersforsandwiches,pints andquartscanbetakenat(302)7528740.Thiswillbethelastdaytogetraffle ticketsforaYetibackpackcooler—six chancesfor$5.

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.andMs.Taylorfora 30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagebirth-5years.StoryTimeis currentlyheldintheLibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.Finduso nFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

PhotographyClub— Doyouliketotake photographs?ComejoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.forthisfunclub wherewewillshareourfavoriteimages andlearnfromeachotherhowtotakebetterphotos.Thisrelaxedgroup-centered programisopentoallthosewhotakephotosontheirphones,digitalcamerasorfilm cameras.Takethechallengeofour monthlythemetoexpandyourartofphotography.C all302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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CoastalPoint•Staffphotos HalloweeneventswereaboundthispastweekendandincludedOceanView’sCops &Goblins,Millville’sTrailsofTreats,Lord’sLandcaping’sWhimsicalWoodsand BethanyBeach’sWags,Witches&Warlocks.Familiesfromallovertheareahadlots offundressingupincostumesandreceivingtreatsforHalloween.

starttodayatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 5p.m.!Newplayerswelcome,experiencedDMwillhelpyoulearn.Buildrelationshipsusingteamworkandcreativity throughroleplay.Wewillbeusingthe new2024PlayersHandbookruleset. Therehasneverbeenabettertimeto startplaying.Spotsarelimited,sosign uponlinenow!Ages13-plusonly.Registrationrequired!Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB @Frank fordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

November6

useourwords.Thegroupwilldiscuss KarenEhman’s“KeepitShut.”Toregister, stopby,visitmarinersbethel.orgorcallthe officeat(302)539-9510.

StoryTimeatEvansPark— Joinusforan outdoorStoryTimeforinfants–Age5at EvansParkinMillvilleat10:30a.m.Free, pleaseregisteratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518ifyouwishtobe informedofacancellationduetoinclement weather.Parent/caregivermustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Beginner’sJewelryMakingClass— LearntheartofjewelrymakingwithRiaat SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.inthisfu n andfreetwo-hourjewelrymakingclassfor beginners.Wewillbemakingastylishtile &crystalbeadednecklace.Allmaterials areprovided.Free,registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeye rswillguideus throughayogasessionatFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.,whichhasthepower tocalmthemindandstrengthenthebody. Thisclassisforyogisandbeginneryogis. Cost:$10.Registrationrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

SpeakerSeries:NativeAmericanStorytelling— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat 5p.m.tocelebrateNativeAmericanHeritageMonthwhichisobservedeveryNovemberintheUnitedStatestocelebrate therichanddiverseTribalcultures,traditions,andhistoriesofAmericanInd ians andAlaskaNatives(AI/AN).RagghiRain,a memberoftheNanticokeIndianTribe,uses thought-provokingstoriesasawayto shareknowledgeandtohavepeoplereflectabouttheircurrentpaths.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknitting,crocheting,a ndneedlepointin theevening.Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

November6-8

SafeBoating— TheU.S.CoastGuardAuxiliaryisofferingaSafeBoatingCourseat theOceanPineslibraryfrom6to9p.m. Thecostis$20forallthreeevenings.To register,orformoreinformation,callBarry Cohenat(410)935-4 807,orsendan

emailtocgauxoc@gmail.com.

November7

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join

FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronstoplaygameseveryThursdaysuch asdominoes,Scrabble,andcardgamesat 1p.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HappyHollyDays— TherewillbeaHolly LectureandTourwithJimReschofHolly SocietyofAmerica,andStephenPryce Lea,DBGDeputyExe cutiveDirector,at DelawareBotanicGardensat11a.m..Reserveatdelawaregardens.org/events. Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16 andunderareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.30220PineyNeckRd, Dagsboro,DE19939.

WreathMakingWorkshop— Therewillbe aWreathMakingWorkshopatDelaware

BotanicGardensfrom12:30to2p.m. Thereis$20workshopfeeformaterials. Reserveatdelawaregardens.org/events. M embersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16 andunderareadmittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.30220PineyNeckRd, Dagsboro,DE19939.

November8

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingisforgenealogy enthusiastsofallskilllevelsatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Learngenealogyresources,tricks,andmethods fromeachotherinawelcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversing aboutcur rentprojects.Themeetingis setupasadiscussion,however,selectge-

nealogyresourcesarealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsare heldeveryothermonthonselectFridaysat 10:15a.m.(nomeetingsinSummer).Free, forages18-plus,noregistrationneeded. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518southcoastal.lib.de.us HistoryofJazz,Part2— Dr.MilesBrown, UDAssistantProfessorofMusi c,whopresentedtheOriginsofJazzinFeb.2024,is returningtoSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.withafollow-up,two-partserieson howJazzhasevolvedsincethepivotalyear of1959.Part1(Nov.1)wastocover1959 –1980,andPart2(Nov.8)willcover 1980–now.Free,registerat

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

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

November9

LegionDinner— AmericanLegionAuxiliary Unit24inDagsboroissponsoringadinner from4:30to7:30p.m.—oruntilsold out.Thisisopentothepublic,andthere willbeentertainmentfromaDJ.Thecost is$15,whichincludesstuffedshells, salad,garlicbread anddessert.Proceeds helptheAuxiliarysupporttheirveteranand communityprograms.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocalli-

brary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us VeteransDayCelebration— Therewillbe aVeteran'sDayCelebrationatDelaware BotanicGardensfrom9a.m.to4p.m.: FreeAdmissiontoallwithFoodDonation forVeteransHome,andallVeteransget freeadmissionbyshowingmilitaryID. Membersareadmittedfreeandnon-memberswithoutafooddonationpaya$15admissionfee.Children16andunderare admittedfree,whenaccompaniedbyan adult.30220PineyNeckRd,Dagsboro,DE 19939.

November10

Dine&Donate— TheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryistherecipientofaDineand-DonateeffortatDiFebo’sinBethany Beachfrom4to8p.m.Therewillbea silentauctionwithbaskets,withsamples availableforviewingrightnowatthelibrary.Tomakereservations,call(302) 539-4550orvisitdifebosbethany.com.

November11

ScrapbookingClub— Let’sgetourScrapbookingandPaperCraftingClubstarted. EachmonthFrankfordPublicLibrarywill startourclubbymakingatwo-pagelayout whereyouwilllearnnewtechniqueson cuttingyourpaper,makingborders,mat-

tingpicturesandarrangingembellishments...andmuchmore.Priortotheclub meeting,at10:30a.m.,asupplylistfor thatmonth’slayoutwillbeprovid ed.The Libraryalsohasmanyscrapbookingsuppliesavailableforyouruse.Registrationis requested.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HolidayGreetingCardWorkshop— Together.staffandvisitorsatFrankfordPublicLibrarywillmakethreebrightand beautifulhandmadecardsperfectforthe holidaysfromatrendycardkitfromCreativeMemoriesat12:30p.m.. Thecard kitsareperfectforbeginners,butexperiencedpapercraftersarewelcome.Decorativepieces,cardbases,envelopes,and taperunnersareprovided.Thisisanadult craft(ages16+).Registrationisrequired, andthecostis$12payabletotheinstructor.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLib raryforatimeofknitting,crocheting, andneedlepointat1p.m.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

November12

Dine&Donate— TheCottageCaféwillhost aDine&Donatefrom11a.m.to9p.m.to benefittheHistoricVillageinOceanView. TheCottageCaféwilldonate10percentof theirsalesfrom11a.m.to9p.m.,and

thatincludesdine-inorc arry-out.

GriefSupportGroup— GriefShareisa specialweeklyseminarandsupportgroup designedtohelpyourebuildyourlifeafter losingalovedone.TheywillmeetatThe RiverChurchfrom6:30to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)436-8841.To register,visitriveronline.church. BeginningcrochetClass,Part1— Are youinterestedinlearninghowtocrochet? Ifso,thenjoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 1:30p.m.forafree,three-partintroductoryclasstaughtby MaryBethLeonard.In partone,we'lldiscussabriefhistoryof thecraft,introduceyoutothebasictools andmaterialsneededtocrochet,andlearn basictechniquesandtipstostartyouon yourjourney.Takingthestepswelearntogether,youwillthenstartmakingabasic crochetingproject(holidaydishclothand/or placemat),whichwillincorporatethree maincrochetstitches.Inclasstwo(Nov. 15),wewilllearnmoreaboutthevarietyof crochetstitchesandhowtor eadcrochet patternsandchartswhileworkingonour projects.Finally,inthelastclass(Nov.18) wewillfinishourprojectsanddiscoveradditionalcrochetingresourcesavailableto you.Allmaterialsprovided.Ages18+.You mustintendtoparticipateinallthree classes.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein

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readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree,

one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechal lenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat4:45pmonNov.5 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe

SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, Bethan yBeach,DE19930

Dungeons&Dragons— Newsessionsstart todayatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.! Newplayerswelcome,experiencedDMwill helpyoulearn.Buildrelationshipsusing teamworkandcreativitythroughroleplay. Wewillbeusingthenew2024Players Handbookruleset.Therehasneverbeena bettertimetostartplaying.Spotsarelimited,sosignuponlinenow!Ages13-plus only.Registrationrequired!Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.d e.us. orCall302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

‘WoundedKnee’Screening— St.Martha’s EpiscopalChurchisinvitingthepublictoa 2:30p.m.specialscreeningof“Wounded Knee”fromthePBSseries“WeShallRemain,”followedbyadiscussionwithCharlotteHockings,anOjibwe,incelebrationof NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.Thefree eventisopentothepublic,withnotickets orregistrationrequired.Lightref reshments willbeserved.

November13

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

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,a ndmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.! Free,noregistrationrequiredbut parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930,302-858-5518, southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat So uthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach two-hourmeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we’lltakealookatthemurderofSavanna LaFontaine-Greywind.Suggestedread(not required):SearchingforSavannabyMona Gable.Free,in-persononly,forages18+. Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Ke ntAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguideus throughayogasessionatFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.,whichhasthepower tocalmthemindandstrengthenthebody. Thisclassisforyogisandbeginneryogis. Cost:$10.Registrationrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Frankf ordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

SpeakerSeries:RealWomenofVietnam Inspiredbybest-sellingauthorKristin Hannah’shithistoricalnovel, TheWomen, award-winningjournalistNancyE.Lynch presentsTheREALWomen:Veteransof VietnamatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5 p.m.Lynchwillsharerealwarlettersfrom realDelawarenursesandarealDelaware DonutDollythatshereceivedfromthe combatzoneandpublishedinherpopular NewsJournalcolumn,Nancy’sVietnam Mailbag.ShecomparestheirrealexperiencestothoseofHannah’sfictionalArmy nurse,FrankieMcGrath.Lynch’spresentationisunderwritt enbyagrantfrom DelawareHumanities.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime

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

ShoppingSafetyTips— Holidaysalesare alreadyhappening,andwithcybercrimeat anall-timehigh,youneedtoknowhowto protectyourfinancesandyouridentity whenshopping,whetherit'sonlineorin person.S outhCoastalLibrarywillshare bestpracticesinthisfreeseminarat5:30 p.m.AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Zoom info.willbeemailedtoyouonedaypriorto theevent.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

November14

atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwill choosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipesandhowtoimprove them,aswellasthebookitself.Thisclub isagreatwayforyoutomeetmembersof yourcommunityandtrynewfoods!(Bring Tupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.)This month,wewillbecookingfromThePioneerWomanCooks:DinnertimebyRee Drummond.Copiesofthebookwillb e availableforcheckoutatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Areferencecopy willbeavailableuponrequestifnoother copiesareavailable.Free,forages18plus,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

One-on-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehow togetstarted?NancyN.willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com, andgiveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassis-

tanceusingU.S.databasesatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,90-minute session.Registrationopensat2p.m.on Oct31atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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 patronstoplaygameseveryThursdaysuch asdominoes,Scrabble,andcardgamesat 1p.m.Call302 -732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

TeenMovieNight:Twisters— Comehang outatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m., eatpizza,andwatchamovieatthelibrary onour4ktheaterset-up.MoviesRatedG–PG-13.ForAges12andup.Registrationis requiredforpizzaorder.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall302-732-9351.FindusonFB

@FrankfordPublic LibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

November15

BeginningCrochetClass,Part2— Are youinterestedinlearninghowtocrochet? Ifso,thenjoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 1:30p.m.forafree,three-partintroductoryclasstaughtbyMaryBethLeonard.In partone,we'lldiscussabriefhistoryof thecraft,introduceyoutothebasictools andmaterialsneededtocrochet,andlearn basictechniquesandtipstostartyouon yourjourney.Takingthestepswelearntogeth er,youwillthenstartmakingabasic crochetingproject(holidaydishclothand/or placemat),whichwillincorporatethree maincrochetstitches.Inclasstwo(Nov. 15),wewilllearnmoreaboutthevarietyof crochetstitchesandhowtoreadcrochet patternsandchartswhileworkingonour projects.Finally,inthelastclass(Nov.18) wewillfinishourprojectsanddiscoveradditionalcrochetingresourcesavailableto you.Allmaterialsprovided.Ages18+.You musti ntendtoparticipateinallthree classes.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

MahjongTournament— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryfrom9a.m.to3:30p.m.in ourfirstMahjongTournamenttobenefitthe Library.A$40entryfeeincludeslunchas wellasprizesforourfirstandsecond placewinne rsandgoesdirectlytosupport theLibrary!Registrationisrequired.Stop intopickupasignupsheetandgetyour nameonthelist.Visitusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

November15-16

AnnualChristmasBazaar— TheSt. Matthews’sbytheSeaUnitedMethodist Women’sAnnualChristmasBazaarwillbe heldovertwodays.OnFriday,thehours are4to7p.m.OnSaturday,visitbetween 8a.m .and1p.m.Therewillbebasketsfor silentauction,crafts,jewelry,attictreasuresandbakesaleitems.Theproceeds willbenefitchurchmissions.

November16

ChristmasBazaar— MillvilleUnited WomeninFaithishostingitsAnnual ChristmasBazaar&BakeSalefrom8a.m. to1p.m.TherewillbeChristmasdecorations,homemadecrafts,wreaths,jewelry andhomemadebakedgoodsforsale. Therewillalsobecoffeeandhomemade lunchesavailable.Allproceedsbenefit lo calmissionprojects.

FamilyMovie:JimHenson’TurkeyHollow JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m. forafestiveSuperSaturdaymovie!Come inandrelaxinourCommunityRoomfor theafternoon.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

AutumnCraftMarket— TheannualAutumnCraftMarketattheIndianRiverSeniorCenterisscheduledtotakeplace,rain orshine.Doorsopena t10a.m.andthe

Hy BeHome Holidays forthe

Delaware

Acadia Landing LEWES, DE

NowSelling Single Family Homes fromtheUpper$400s

Bridgewater SELBYVILLE,DE

Coming Soon Single Family Homes

Draper Farm MILFORD, DE

Coming Soon Single Family Homes and Villas

Heritage creek MILTON,DE

NowSelling SingleFamilyHomes fromtheUpper$400s

lighthouse bay

OCEAN CITY,MD

NowSelling Townhomesfrom theLow$600s

libertyeast MILLSBORO,DE

NowSelling SingleFamilyHomes fromtheLow$400s

MilosHaven FRANKFORD,DE

NowSelling Single Family Homes fromtheMid$400sandVillas fromtheLow$400s

Northshoreat PlantationLakes

MILLSBORO,DE

Final Opportunity—Single Family HomesfromtheLow$400s

SOUTHshoreat PlantationLakes

MILLSBORO,DE

NowSelling SingleFamily Homes, VillasandTownhomes fromtheLow$300s| Currently sellingoutoftheNorthShore WelcomeHomeCenter

SchoonerLanding

SELBYVILLE,DE

NowSelling SingleFamily HomesfromtheMid$300s

SeaOaksVillage BERLIN, MD

NowSelling LuxuryTownhomes fromtheMid$400s

TidesatRiverMarsh

CAMBRIDGE,MD

NowSelling SingleFamilyHomes,Villas andTownhomesfromtheLow$300s

eventconcludesat2p.m.Localartisans willbesellingtheirhandmadecrafts,and volunteerswillbeassemblingfreshly-made applecrispforpurchase,paitingperfectly withsomehotapplecider.Therewillbe raffles,treatsandholidayshopping.Admissionisfree,andthereisnoregistration required.Forupdates,checkthemoutat IndianRiverSeniorCenterDE.com,orcall (302)934-8839,ext.1.

November18

HealthScreenings— LifeLineScreeningis hostinganeventatBethanyBeachOcean Suites.Screeningscancheckforplaquein arteries,HDLandLDLcholesterollevels, diabetesrisk,kidneyandthyroidfunction, andmore.Freeparkingisalsoavailable.A specialpackageis$159,butconsultants willworkwithyoutocreateanindividual packagedesignedforyoubasedonage andriskfactors.Pre-registrationisrequired.Toregister,call(877)237-1287or visitlifelinescreening.org.

FreeHearingClinic— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryfrom11a.m.to4p.m.and ShoreHearingforhearingtests,consultations,OtoscopicEvaluations,andcleanings -allfreeofcharge!Appointmentsrequired. Call757-787-2311tosetupyourappoint-

ment.Fo rmoreinformation,call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

StorytimeatParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11am forstorytellingandsongsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStory-timeisopentoall ages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.NoRegistrationis required.Call302-732-93 51orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 BeginningCrochetClass,Part3— Are youinterestedinlearninghowtocrochet? Ifso,thenjoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 1:30p.m.forafree,three-partintroductoryclas staughtbyMaryBethLeonard.In partone,we'lldiscussabriefhistoryof thecraft,introduceyoutothebasictools andmaterialsneededtocrochet,andlearn basictechniquesandtipstostartyouon yourjourney.Takingthestepswelearntogether,youwillthenstartmakingabasic crochetingproject(holidaydishclothand/or placemat),whichwillincorporatethree maincrochetstitches.Inclasstwo(Nov. 15),wewilllearnmoreaboutthevarietyof crochetstitches andhowtoreadcrochet patternsandchartswhileworkingonour projects.Finally,inthelastclass(Nov.18) wewillfinishourprojectsanddiscoveradditionalcrochetingresourcesavailableto you.Allmaterialsprovided.Ages18-plus. Youmustintendtoparticipateinallthree classes.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Fun,Fall&Football— Celebrateallthat FallhastoofferatSouthCoastalLibraryat 3:30p.m.!WewillhavefourDIYcrafting stationssetup(whilesupplieslast)foryou toenjoy.ChoosefromanAutumnFauxFloralWreath,aFootball-inspiredWreath,a Fall-themedStringArtSignorAutumnthemedcoloringpagesforadults(allwhile supplieslast).Forages18+.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

Beach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

November19

iPad&AppleUsersGroupMeetin g— iPad,iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusers ofallskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthis supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

EstatePlanningSeminar— TaylorTrapp Nicholl,Esquirewillpresentanedu cational

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seminaronEstatePlanning,withtimeallottedforQ&A,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.Shewilladdresscriticalaspectsof estateplanningandclarifythecomplexities ofautoinsurance.Forages18-plus.Free, registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

November20

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguideus throughayogasessionatFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.,whichhasthepower tocalmthemindandstrengthenthebody. Thisclassisforyogisandbeginneryogis. Cost:$10.Registrationrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLib raryat1p.m.forourMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotrequired, butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinus atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toen-

gageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation!Thisprogramisforages6 an dup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

FallStoryTime— Joinusforafall-themed StoryTimeatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.!Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourchildinearlyliteracypracticesandgettoknowotherfamiliesinthe area.Free,noneedtoregister,butparent/caregivermustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentA venue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappy Bookersmeetingat2p.m.!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook.Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This bookclubisnolongerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopetoseeyouin-person!This monthwewillbediscussingSunshine NailsbyMaiNguyen.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoasta l.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages14 -Adult.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided.Registrationopensat5pmon Aug.28andisav ailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,

43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

November21

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.You cansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronstoplaygameseveryThursdaysuch asdominoes,Scrabble,andcardgamesat 1p.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hr. FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Book-Cooksfo rGrades3-5— Callingall juniorchefsingrades3-5!SouthCoastal Libraryisworkingourwaythroughsection 641.5oftheDeweyDecimalsystem(that's ourcookbooksection!)at5p.m.We'lllearn kitchenbasicsasweindividuallychoosea

recipetocreateandbringtothenextsession(wemeetonce/month—visitourwebsitefordates.)Aswelookaheadto tastingotherstudent'sdishes,we'lllearn howtheymadethemaswellaswhatthey learnedfromtheirexperiencecooking at home.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

November22

YogaattheLibrary— Whetheryouare youngorold,outofshapeorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogaisforeveryone.InstructorSandyMeyerswillguideus throughayogasessionatFrankfordPublic Libraryat12:30p.m.,whichhasthepower tocalmthemindandstrengthenthebody. Thisclassis foryogisandbeginneryogis. Cost:$10.Registrationrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

November23

EngineerEarlyGrab&GoSTEMKits— StopbyFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoonto pickupaSTEMkitbroughttousbyEngineerEarly!Thesekitscontaineverything youneedforaneducationalactivityabout varioustopics.Availablewhilesupplies last.Call302 -732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth.Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdesk whilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

November24

LastDayofSeason— Thiswillbethelast dayof2024seasonatDelawareBotanic Gardens.Joinusforasalutetoasuccessful 2024season.Membersareadmittedfree andnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee. Children16andunderareadmittedfree, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.30220Piney NeckRd,Dagsboro,DE19939.

November25

StorytimeatParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11am forstorytellingandsongsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStory-timeisopentoall ages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFran kfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.NoRegistrationis required.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryforatimeofknitting,crocheting,

andneedlepointat1p.m.Alllevelsare welcometoattend.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@fra nkfordlibrary.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yoga blocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10:15amonNov.12 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— Truecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcome tojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogooditshouldbe criminal!Eachmoviescreeningwillfeature amoviebasedonatruecrimeorwillbea truecrimedocumentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus.Registration andfilmtitleareavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930.

November26

Dungeons&Dragons— Newplayerswelcome,experiencedDMwillhelpyoulearn atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.Build relationshipsusingteamworkandcreativity throughroleplay.Wewillbeusingthenew 2024PlayersHandbookruleset.Therehas neverbeenabettertimetostartplaying. Spotsarelimited,sosignuponlinenow! Ages13+only.Registrationrequired!You cansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351.Find usonFB@Frankfo rdPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityor craftatSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m..Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth

MSOtopresentNovemberclassicalconcerts

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)announcedthisweekits upcomingNovemberconcerts,featuring aprogramofclassicalmasterpieces. ConcertgoerswillexperienceLouise Farrenc’sovertures“No.1inE-flat Major”and“No.2inEMajor,”alongsideLudwigvanBeethoven’scelebrated “SymphonyNo.1inCMajor”and “SymphonyNo.5.”

PerformanceswilltakeplaceonFriday,Nov.8,at7p.m.atEpworthUnited MethodistChurchinRehobothBeach, andthefollowingday,Saturday,Nov.9, at 3p.m.atthePerformingArtsCenter inOceanCity,Md.Theconcertseries willconcludeonSunday,Nov.10,at3 p.m.attheToddPerformingArtsCenterinWyeMills,Md.

LouiseFarrenc(1804-1875)wasa Frenchcomposerandpianist,recognizedduringherlifetimeasaleading figureinthemusicallandscapeofher era.Shemadehistoryasthefirst womantoholdapositionasprofessor ofpianoperformanceattheConservatoiredeParis.

“Althoughherremarkablecontributionstomusicfadedintoobscurity,the Mid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestrais proudtoperformherOverturesNo.1 andNo.2,”representativessaid.“Each overturefeaturesastrikingadagiointroduction,followedbyvibrantallegrosectionsthatshowcaseFarrenc’sunique thematicdevelopmentandenergy.”

InadditiontoFarrenc’sworks,the symphonywillpresentBeethoven’s“SymphonyNo.1”and“SymphonyNo.5.”

“‘SymphonyNo.1’marksthecomposer ’semergenceinVienna.Completedin1800,thissymphonyexhibitsa light-heartedcharm,blendingtraditionalclassicalelementswith Beethoven’sinnovative spirit.Theworkfeaturesplayfulmotifs anddemonstrates Beethoven’sburgeoningharmonicexplorations,offeringa glimpseintothegeniusthatwouldredefinethesymphonic form.

“Beethoven’s‘SymphonyNo.5’isoneof themosticonicworks inclassicalmusic, knownforitspowerful four-notemotifthat opens thefirstmovement.Completedin 1808,thissymphony showcasesBeethoven’s spirit,blendingrhythmicvitalitywithdramatictension.The work,ahallmarkof coherenceandeconomy,exploresthefull expressivepotentialof itssimplemusical ideas,ultimatelytransformingthesymphoniclandscape.”

TheMid-Atlantic Symphonyisinviting

RehobothBeachIndependent FilmFestivalsetforNov.4-10

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety(RBFS)thisweekofficiallyannounceditsupcoming26thAnniversaryRehoboth BeachIndependentFilmFestival,onNov.4-10inLewes.

Thisyear’sfestival,the2024editionofoneofthelongestrunningintheUnitedStates,hostedattheCinemaArtTheater,willinclude:

•Morethan70films,includingfeatures,documentariesand shortsfromaroundtheworld.

•SpecialQ&Apanelswithindustryexperts,andleadingactorsanddirectors.

•AVIPCocktailParty(Nov.6).

•AnewSundayAwardsBrunch(Nov.10)celebratingthe bestofthefestival.

•AnexpandedVIPLoungeandFestivalHubwithOfficial HotelPartnerCambriaofRehobothBeach.

VIPPassesarenowonsaleandcost$275forRBFSmembersor$325fornon-members.VIPPassholderswillgetfirst accesstotickets,receptions,theawardsbrunch,VIPLounge, 10percentdiscountoffmerchandiseandmore.Non-member VIPPassholdersalsoreceiveaone-yearRBFSmembership. Generaltickets(RBFSmembers$12,non-members$15and students$9withID)andsix-packtickets(sixfor$50)arenow onsale.

Thefulllineupofspecialguestswillbeannouncedsoon. Forcompleteinformation,visitRehobothfilm.com/rehoboth-beach-independent-film-festival.

audiencesofallagestoenjoyaperformanceoforchestralmusic,“celebrating boththepioneeringspiritofLouise FarrencandthegeniusofLudwigvan Beethoven.”

Acompletescheduleofthe20242025season’sMasterworksandEnsemblesprograms,venues,times,andother informationisavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.

OceanCityLegiontomarkVeteransDay

AmericanLegionPost166inOcean City,Md.,willholditsannualVeterans DayobservanceNov.11atthepost,beginningat2p.m.Theceremonieswillfollow theVeteransDayobservanceatthe WorcesterCounty(Md.)VeteransMemorialinOceanPines,Md.,at11a.m. Thepublicisbeinginvitedtoboth.

VeteransDay,formerlyArmisticeDay, iscelebratedonthe11thofNovember eachyear.Initially,itcelebratedtheendof

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CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

EmpoweredCaregiver,Part2— Jointhe Alzheimer’sAssociation(DEValleyChapter) atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.fora free,five-parteducationalseriesontheresponsibilitiesofcaregiving,withanemphasisondementia-relatedcaregiving.You mayattendindividualclasses,orattendall 5-sessions.Sessionswillbeheldonthe 4thTuesdayofeachmonth,startinginOctoberof2024throughFebruaryof 2025 (December2024istheexceptiondueto theholidays).TheNov.26sessionwill focusonhelpingthepersonlivingwithdementiatakepartindailyactivities,providingtherightamountofsupport,and balancingsafetyandindependencewhile managingexpectations.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableatathttps://south-

WorldWarI.ArmisticeDaywasrenamed VeteransDaybyActofCongressin1954. Twootherspecialdaysaresetaside eachyearforthenation’sveterans,Armed ForcesDayandMemorialDay.Allthree havedifferentpurposes.

VeteransDayhonorsallveteransofthe UnitedStatesArmedForces.

ArmedForcesDayisdedicatedtothe menandwomencurrentlyservinginthe military.ItiscelebratedonthethirdSat-

coastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforR eading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-h ourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks.

urdayinMay.In2025,thatdateisMay 17.

MemorialDay,whichisobservedeach yearonthelastMondayinMay,isset asidetorememberandmournservicemen andwomenwhogavetheirlivesinservice totheUnitedStates.In2025,Memorial DayisMay26.

“BecauseMemorialDayisobservedon thelastMondayinMay,itoftenisreferred toastheunofficialstartofsummer,”Post

Registrationopensat4:45pmonNov.19 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommen ded!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

November27

TurkeyTimeCraft— ComejoinFrankford PublicLibraryfrom1to2p.m.foranhour ofcraftingaturkeytotakehomefor Thanksgiving.Gobble!Gobble!Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Mahj ongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at1p.m.forourMahjongClubforcasual play.Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call302-

166representativesnoted.“Asaresult, manybusinesssignsinappropriatelydisplay‘HappyMemorialDay’messages, whenofficiallyitisadaytorememberand honorthosewhogavetheultimatesacrifice.”

MoreinformationonAmericanLegionPost166canbefoundatwww.alpost166.org,onFacebook,bycalling (410)289-3166orbyemailatALPost166@comcast.net.

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

Hooks&NeedlesatNight— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5:30p.m.foratime ofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointin theevening.Alllevelsarewelcometoattend.NoR egistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ThanksgivingStoryTime— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.foraThanksgiving-themedStoryTimeatSouthCoastal Library!Thisisagreatopportunitytoengageyourchildinearlyliteracypractices andgettoknowotherfamiliesinthearea. Free,noneedtoregister,butparent/caregivermustacc ompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

ModelNowOpen!

Jointhisincrediblenewcommunity!Thisuniqueandintimateneighborhoodfeaturesa coastalfarmhouseflair,withamenitiesforthewholefamily. Largelots,communitypool, walkingpatharoundthepond,andadogpark awaitwhenyoutakeadvantageofthe Grand OpeningIncentives thatarenowofferedwhenyoustopinattheModelhome.Don’tmissout onthisincredibleopporutnity,andfindyourforeverhomeatIronwood. Findusonline! Giveusacall!

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DavidE.Halton,90

DavidE.Halton,90,passedaway peacefullysurroundedbyhisfamily inLewes,Del.,onOct.22,2024.He wasbornonMay23,1934,inEast Chicago,Ind.,thebelovedsonof EmmetHaltonandMarjorie(Saddler)Halton.

Hemarriedtheloveofhislife, HelenFelicichia,onOct.4,1958. Theywerebondedinloveanddevotiontofamily,andwereblessedtobe marriedfor66years.

HaltonattendedBishopNoll HighSchoolinHammond,Ind.,and attendedMarquetteUniversity.He

servedhiscountryintheU.S.Army, onactivedutyinKoreafortwoyears andintheArmyReservefortwo years.HeretiredfromPr axairInc., formerlyUnionCarbide.Hiscareer spannedmorethan40yearsand threestates,Indiana,WestVirginia andNewYork.

Heenjoyedtravelingtheworld withhiswife,Helen,andlovednothingmorethanspendingtimewith hisfamily,especiallyhisgrandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.

Haltonwasprecededindeathby hisparents;andbyhisgreat-granddaughter,MaryDuran.Heissurvivedbyhislovingwife,Helen FelicichiaHalton;andhisfourchildren,MarkHalton(andChristine) ofBardonia,N.Y.,MarciaDuran (andPhillip)ofNitro,W.Va.,Paul Halton(andKristel)ofBrewster, N.Y.,andPaulaHaltonofBuchanan, N.Y.;sevengrandchildren,Elizabeth,

Alex,Eric,Stephen,Angela,Emmet andGreta,andtwogreat-grandchildren,AidenandCameron.Heisalso survivedbyhisbrotherJohnHalton andsisterElaineSommers;andnumerousniecesandnephews.

Thefamilyextendedtheirsincere appreciationtothecaringanddedicatedstaffatTheLodgeinHistoric Lewes,Del.,andVitasHealthcare forthecareandcompassionthey showedhisentirefamily.

ACelebrationofHalton’slifeand legacywasheldonSaturday,Oct.26, 2024.Inlieuofflowers,memorial donationscanbemadeinhisname toMakeAWishat https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?pg= team&fr_id=5956&team_id=49672. Hislifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

CharlesJosephO’Neill,85

CharlesJosephO’Neill,85,passed awayonOct.6,2024,inDover,Del. BorninthePhiladelphiaareaon Nov.16,1938,hededicatedhislife tohisfamily,hischurchandhis community.

O’NeillgraduatedfromLansdowne-AldanHighSchoolin1956 andfromSt.Joseph’sUniversityin 1972.Hisjourneyspannedseveral reputableorganizations,including McCloskeyCorporation,Boeing, GPU,MetEd,DisneyWorldand ManheimAutoAuction,showcasing hisversatilityandcommitmentin variousroles.

Amanoffaith,hewasanactive memberofHighlandPresbyterian ChurchinLancaster,Pa.,andOcean ViewPresbyterianChurchinOcean View,Del.,whereheservedasadeaconandusher.Hisfaithguidedhim throughouthislife,andhewas deeplyfaithfultohischurchcommunity.

Beyondhisprofessionalandspirituallife,O’Neillwasamanofmany

interests.Hewaspassionateabout surf-fishing,gardening,huntingand woodworking.Hiscommitmentto youthandcommunitywasevident throughhisrolesasaLittleLeague BaseballcoachandBoyScoutleader. HealsoservedontheEastPetersburgBoroCouncilandwasamemberoftheRotaryClubInternational. Hecherishedattendingthesporting eventsofhischildrenandgrandchildren,alwayssupportingthemfrom thesidelines.

Hislegacyofkindness,humorand dedicationwillbedeeplymissedby allwhoknewhim.

O’Neillwasprecededindeathby hisbelovedwife,JeannetteO’Neill; brotherJamesF.O’Neill;grandson SeanReidO’Neill;hisnephewBrian Pasquarello;hisparents,Dr.Charles J.O’NeillandAnneR.O’Neill;and manydearlylovedcousins.HeissurvivedbyhisdaughterBrendaTreherne;sonsFredO’Neill(and Sherry)andDavidO’Neill(and Julie);hissisterAnnePasquarello; ninegrandchildren;aniece;and threenephews.

Avisitationwillbeheldat10:30 a.m.,followedbyaserviceat11a.m., onNov.9,2024,atHighlandPresbyterianChurchinLancaster,Pa.In lieuofflowers,contributionsmaybe madetoTheVCancerFoundation forResearch,CoastalHospiceof Delaware,oracharityofthegiver’s choosing.Lettersofcondolencemay besent,andguestbooksigned,at www.torbertfuneral.com.

RogerWilliamShafer,58

RogerWilliamShafer,58,passed awaypeacefullyathomeinLaurel, Del.,onOct.19,2024,surrounded byhislovingfamily.Hewasbornon Jan.8,1966,inEastStroudsburg, Pa.,thebelovedsonofEdwinShafer andEdna(Pugh)Shafer.

Shaferworkedasadedicated painterthroughouthislife.Inhis freetime,hefoundjoyinleatherworkingandwoodworking,andhad adeeppassionfortrains,whichhe lovedthroughouthislife.

Hismemorywillliveoninthe heartsofthosewhoknewandloved him.

Shaferissurvivedbyhisdevoted wife,KimA.Shafer;andhischerisheddaughters,MandileeKerprich (andJohn),MarinaWharton(and BradleyWhartonSr.)andKelsey Jarvis(andStorm).Hewasalsoa proudgrandfathertoElijahKerprich,EthanKerprich,Bradley WhartonJr.,EvangelineWharton andKaliJarvis.Heisfurthersurvivedbyhissisters,RoseMcHugh, AliceBergen,JoannShafer,Deanna ThomsonandVirginiaColeman;as wellasnumerousniecesandnephews whowillmisshimdearly.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldin

Shafer’shonoronSaturday,Nov.2, 2024,at11a.m.atWatsonFuneral HomeinMillsboro,Del.Avisitation willtakeplacefrom10to11a.m. priortotheservice.Hislifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

KeithA.Stolberg,76

KeithA.Stolberg,76,passedaway peacefullyonOct.18,2024,inMillsboro,Del.HewasbornonSept.29, 1948,inDenver,Colo.,thebeloved sonofLelandStolbergandthelate DorothyStolberg.

Aftercompletinghighschool, Stolbergproudlyservedhiscountry asamemberoftheU.S.Marine Corpsfor10years.Amanofvaried passions,hewasknownforhis uniquecollectionofGarfieldmemorabiliaandhistitleastheNo.1dart playerinColorado.Hewillberememberedforhisservicetohis country,hisenthusiasmfordartsand trivia,andthejoyhebroughtto thosearoundhim.Hewillbedeeply missedbyhisfamilyandfriends.

Stolbergwasprecededindeathby hismother,DorothyStolberg.Heis survivedbyhislovingwife,Sharon A.Campbell;hisfather,LelandStolberg;hischildren,KarlaStolberg, KeithStolbergandShawnStolberg; andhissister,BarbaraArmstrong.

AmemorialserviceinStolberg’s honorwastobeheldonWednesday, Oct.30,2024,at10a.m.atWatson FuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.Intermentwastofollowimmediately afterwardatDelawareVeteransMemorialCemetery.Hislifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Goldie‘Lavern’ ShowellTankard,69

Goldie“Lavern”ShowellTankard, 69,ofDagsboro,Del.,departedthis lifeonOct.24,2024,surroundedby herlovingchildren.Shewasbornon March1,1955,tothelateConwell ShowellSr.andMarySueTingle.

Tankardattendedandgraduated fromIndianRiverHighSchoolin Frankford,Del.Sheoperatedher owncleaningbusinessformanyyears andlatertransitionedintohome healthcare.

Shehadatenderheartandalovingspirit,andshowedgreatcompassionforothers.Shewasan exceptionalmomandanincredible rolemodelforbothofherchildren. Sheworkedhardtoprovideforher kids,whomshelovedwithallher heart.Herchildrenareveryproudof thewomanthatshewasandallthat

shehadaccomplished.

Shefoundgreatjoyinaerobicsin heryouthandcontinuedtoenjoy gardeningandcraftinginherlater years.Shewastheproudownerof herveryownHarleyDavidsonand enjoyedridingwithherfamily.Obtaininghermotorcyclelicensewasa momentousaccomplishmentforher andtaughtherseveralimportantlessons,oneofthembeing,“Ifyou studyandtryhard,youcandoanything.”Shealsolovedtodance,especiallytotheElectricSlide.

Herfun-lovingspiritwillbe missedbyallwhoknewandloved her.Shewillbedeeplymissedbyher family,friends,andallthosewhose livessheenrichedwithhercaring andlovingnature.

Tankardwasprecededindeathby herparents,ConwellShowellSr.and MarySueTingle;andsiblings DelemaMitchell,ConstanceMann

andHarryTingle.Shewillbeforever rememberedbyherchildren,BrandonTankardandBrandyTankardof Dagsboro,Del.;step-daughter TamishaTankard-HargroveofAugusta,Ga.;fatherofherchildren, JamesTankardofSalisbury,Md.;her lovingsiblings,Annette(andVictor) StreetofMillsboro,Del.,Denise ShowellofSelbyville,Del.,andRick (andDarlene)Showell;brother-inlawEdgar(andTeresa)Mitchellof Millsboro,Del.;aunt,VitaSavageof Selbyville;andahostofnieces, nephews,cousins,otherrelativesand friends.

Afuneralservicetohonor Tankard’slifewillbeheldonSaturday,Nov.2,2024,at3p.m.atWatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del. Aviewingwilltakeplacepriortothe service,from2to3p.m.Interment willbeprivate.Herlifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

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Happy’s Place (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

When Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her late father’s tavern, she discovers she has a co-owner in Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a half-sister she never knew existed. She invites her to move in, but Isabella thinks it may not be the best idea.

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Whose Line Is It Anyway? (3) CW 8 p.m.

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

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Austin City Limits (12) WCPB 11 p.m.

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Theysetoutatthebeginningofthe seasonwithagoalofmakingitbackinto theDIAADivisionIIstatefieldhockey playoffs.

Missionaccomplished.

Followingaseason-ending6-2lossat LakeForesttotheSpartanslastweek, theIndianswerelefttowaitonwhether their9-6overallrecordwouldbegood enoughtoearnaspotinthedance.By Mondayafternoon,theIndianRiver HighSchoolteamwasawareoftheir seedandwhotheirfirst-roundopponent wouldbeforthedance.

TheIndianshadsecuredtheNo.9 seedandwouldbemakingareturntrip toLakeForesttoonceagaintakeonthe Spartansinthewin-or-go-homeshowdownonWednesday,Oct.30,(after CoastalPointpresstime).IRheadcoach TorrieHuksaidshewaslookingforwardtothechallengesaheadforher

CoastalPoint•Filephoto IndianRiver’sShayla Hayes,right,andCaesar Rodney'sLeahBrownbattlefortheballearlierthis season.

IRreachesseasongoal,securesberthinD2statebracket

teamasitmadeareturntriptothestate playoffsforthefirsttimeinfouryears.

“WeknewgoingintotheLakegame thatweweregoingtostayinthatarea forseeding,”Huksaidoflastweek’s matchup.“Thegamecamedowntobattlingforhomefieldadvantage.Weare happytobeinthetournament.Ithas beenfouryearssincethelastplayoff gameforIR.Anyseeding,wewouldbe happywith.”

Butwhataboutopeningwithateam notonlyinthesamedivisionandconference,butonetheyhadjustplayedin theirlastgame?

“PlayingLakeisnotaneasygame, butturningaroundandplayingthem twiceinsevendayshasbothadvantages anddisadvantages,”saidHuk.“Theadvantagesarewearefamiliarwiththeir turfandtheirspeed.Thedisadvantages arethatthey canseeourpatterns.Butat theendoftheday,itreallycomesdown towhichteamhustlesmoreandfinishes thefinedetails.”

LakeForestalsofinisheduptheregularseasonat9-6overall,butobviously hadtheslim-marginadvantageinseedingwiththehead-to-headwin.The SpartansaretheNo.8seed.

Hukandhercoachingstaff—which includesMollyChamberlin,JenaAlbright,MyaParksandCarrieSubity— saidtheywereverypleasedwiththeir team’sgrowthandimprovementoverthe courseoftheseason.

“Weareextremelyhappyforthe team,”saidHuk.“Theyhaveworked hardforthis,andtofinallybehonored byearningaplayoffspotvalidatedtheir hardworkandeverythingthatwehave beenaimingfor.Only12teamsinthe D2bracketwereoutatpractice,”she saidofTuesday’sprepwork,“andwe couldn’tbemoreproudtobeoneof them.Thisstartsafreshslateofanew season.”

Theeight-teambracketfeaturesundefeatedNo.1seedNewarkCharter,at 15-0.ShouldtheIndiansgetpastthe

firstround,theywouldtravelnorthto faceoffwiththePatriotsinthequarterfinalsonSaturday,Nov.2,at1p.m.

TheNo.2seedismulti-timedefendingstatechampionDelmar,whoswept theD1topseedCapeHenlopenintheir twomeetingsthisseason—including lastweekendintheHenlopenAthletic Conferencechampionshipgame.The Wildcatsare15-1overallthisseason, withtheironlylosscomingina3-1decisionagainstSmyrnaonSept.24.

TherestofthebracketfeaturesNo.3 SussexAcademyandNo.4Wilmington FriendsSchool.Thetopfourseedsall havefirst-roundbyes.TheotherfirstroundmatchupsincludeNo.5Caravel hostingNo.12TowerHill,No.6ArchmerehostingNo.11ConcordandNo.7 St.Mary’shostingNo.10Tatnall.

Bothsemifinalsandfinalswilltake placeonthecampusoftheoldWesley CollegeinDover.Thoseroundsare slatedforWednesday,Nov.6,andSaturday,Nov.9,respectively.

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Theopportunitypresenteditself.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ volleyballteamenteredtheHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisiontitlegamehavingwonthreestraightmatchesandsixof theirlastseven.

Buttheycouldnotseizetheday.

TheIndiansfellinstraightsets,3-0,to visitingLakeForestinashowdownon Wednesday,Oct.23.

TheSpartansadvancedtotheconferencetitlegameagainsthostandNorthern DivisionchampCapeHenlopen.Although Capewonbya3-1count,bothteamsadvancedtotheDIAAstatetournament.The Spartansweresettoplayatconferencerival DoveronWednesday,Oct.30,(after CoastalPointpresstime),andconference champCapeHenlopenwassettohost MiddletownonThursday,Oct.31,(also afterpresstimethisweek).Conference membersSmyrnaandCaesarRodneywere alsosettoplayeachotheronHalloween.

TheIndiansdidnotreceiveaninvitationtothepostseasonthisyear,afterhaving qualifiedsixtimesintheirpreviousseven seasons.

Threeseniors—defensivespecialistIsabellaSnow,outsidehitterGracieHoban andmiddlehitterMacyMumford—each contributedsevenkillseachagainstLake Forest.

Seniorright-sidehitterLeilaniEhlers addedfourserviceacesandfivekills,while liberosCatherineBunting,asophomore, andseniorJillianCoulbourncontributed 23and12digs,respectively.Sophomore setterTaylorHevnernotched23assistsfor theIndians,whomanagedjustoneblockat thenetforthethree-setmatch.

JuniorPaceyHullaccumulated20kills, andjuniorteammateBayliGlandenadded 12more.TheSpartanshadeightblocks, includingfivebyHull.

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“loose” with his first career touchdown on a 13 yard pass from junior quarterback Dylan Grise and led the defense with 10 tackles and an interception as first place Indian River High registered a 60-0 Homecoming football victory over visiting Class 1A, District 2 rival St. Andrew’s on Friday, October 25. Brennan also held the pigskin in place for sophomore placekickers Ty Weber and Nolan Staniszewski, who connected on six of nine point after touchdown attempts.

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IndianRiverHighSchool annual PowderPuff game

CoastalPointphotos•ButchComegys Clockwise,fromtopleft:SeniorquarterbackSophia Scurcirunsforabiggainwhilecheeredonbyherfellowseniorsalongthesideline;Seniorrunningback GracieHobanreactsintheendzonealongwithher teammatesonthesidelineafterscoringatouchdown; JuniorrunningbackCamdenShockleysprintsalone totheendzoneforatouchdown;Scurcihasherflag swipedawaybyajuniordefender;Aloosefootball briefly balancesontopoftheheadofajuniorteam playerondefense.Theseniorswentontowinthe game33-20.

IRHSboys’soccersplitslasttworegular-seasonmatches

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Thebusrideupstateto Wilmingtonwaslengthy.

ThereturntriptolowerSussexCountyseemedtwiceas long,aftertheIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’soccerteam droppeditsregular-seasonfinale, 7-1,tohighlyrankedWilmingtonCharteronMonday,Oct.28.

“Thiswasatoughgame,”said IndianRiverboys’soccerhead coachBrandtMaisafterhis teamfinishedtheregularseason withan8-7won-lostrecord. “Charterwasverygood.”

Chartercouldnotbestopped, movingtheballdeftlythroughoutthematch.

TheNo.2-rankedDivisionI (largeschool)Forcesbuncheda quartetofgoalsbetweenthe ninthand29thminutesofthe firsthalftotakea4-1halftime lead.Charteraddedthreemore markersbetweenthe50thand 52ndminutestofinishtheironslaught.

JuniorforwardNathanielMahaffeyhadgiventheIndiansashortlived1-0leadinthegame’ssixth minute,withhisfifthgoaloftheseasonandsecondintwogames.

TheForcesproceededtoshut downtheIRHSoffense.

“Wearelookingforwardtothe playoffsandtoseewhoouropponent willbe,”saidMais,whoseteam

awaitednewsofitspostseasonassignmentonFriday,Nov.1,with opening-roundplaybeginningon Nov.6.“Weshouldhaveadecent ranking,andwe’relookingforward tobuildingonourpostseasonrun

fromlastyear.”

Mais’teamshavereachedthe DIAAsemifinalroundofthe playoffsineachofthelasttwo seasons.

IndianRiver3, LakeForest0

TheIndianslookedplayoffready.

Theyoutplayedandoutshot visitingLakeForest,19-3,on Thursday,Oct.24,whilesenior goalkeeperKaiKelleymade threesavestokeepthegame scoreless.

IRHSendedthescorelesstie inthe66thminute,onagoalby Mahaffey,hisfourthoftheseason.

SeniormidfielderRaul Labariasputthegameonice withapairofgoalsinthe68th and74thminutes,histhirdand fourthof2024.

TheIndians’3-0triumphwas oneoftheirbesteffortsofthe season.Theshutoutwastheteam’s secondandtheirfirstsincethey whitewashedDelmar,4-0,onSept. 12.IRHSfinishedtheregularseason witha6-4won-lostrecordinHenlopenConferencecompetition.

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TheIndianRiverIndianstookontheWoodbridgeRaider’sacoupleofweeksago.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thegamewasdecidedbeforethey crownedtheHomecomingkingandqueen athalftime.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfootball squad’sexplosiveoffensehadputonanotherhighlightreel-worthyshow,with54 first-halfpointsenroutetoa60-0victory overvisitingSt.Andrew’sonFriday,Oct. 25.

Thetriumph—whichimprovedthe first-placeIndians’won-lostrecordto5-0 inClass1A,District2,and7-1overall— cameontheheelsofa69-0winatEarly Collegetheweekbefore.Boththepoint totaland10touchdownsagainsttheHornetsestablishednewsingle-gameschool records.

“Iwasproudoftheguysforgoingout andtakingcareofbusiness,”saidIndian RiverheadcoachPhilTownsend.“Homecomingweekcomeswithmanydistractions,butwewereabletobefocusedall week.”

TheIndiansaccumulated424total yards,including287onthegroundagainst theSaints.

Juniormulti-purposetalentDarnell StokesJr.ledthechargewiththreetouchdowns.Hescoredona32-yardTDpass fromjuniorquarterbackDylanGriseon theIndians’firstoffensiveplayofthegame.

IndianRiverreceiverDarnellStokesscoreshisfirstofthreetouchdownsagainst SaintAndrew’sonFriday,Oct.25.

Stokesaddedsix-pointersona26-yardrun anda60-yardinterceptionreturn,histhird passpickoffintwoweeks.Fortheseason, Stokeshasaccumulated392receivingyards andsevenTDcatches,andhasrushedfor 222yards,withfourTDsontheground.

SeniortailbackJayvionChandlercontributed139yardsonfivecarries,aswellas TDrunsof2and74yards.Fortheseason, Chandlerhasrushedfor690yardsanda

team-leading12runningTDson75carries.Heneeds310yardstorepeatasa 1,000-yardrusher,andhasalsoaccumulated153receivingyards,withtwoTD grabs.

JuniorrunningbackDavonHandy rushedfor61yardsonthreecarriesand alsoscoredtwice,onrunsof11and39 yards.Handybrokethroughwould-be tacklesoneachofhisscores,andhas11

rushingtouchdownsand472yardsonthe groundthisseason.

SeniorKyreeKnightandsophomore BrennanLoosealsoconnectedwithGrise fortouchdownreceptions,of12and13 yards,respectively.ItwasKnight’ssecond scoringreceptionfromGriseandLoose’s firstfromthesignal-caller.

GriseregisteredthreeTDpassesforthe secondtimeintwogames,givinghim16 forthecampaign.Hecompleted5of7 passes,for137yards,andhas944passing yardsthisyear.

“Wehaveseveralplayerswho,ifwecan getthemtheballinspace,theycanscoreat anyminute,”saidTownsend.“Theoffensive unitisreallyclickingrightnow,butthere arestillthingsthatweneedtoimproveon movingforward.”

Defensively,theIndiansregisteredtheir secondstraightshutoutandthirdwhitewashoftheseason.Theyhaveheldeachof theirlastfouropponentstoatouchdownor less.

TheGreen&Golddefenseheldthe Saints(1-4inClass1A,District2,competitionand1-7overall)to75yardsoftotal offense.Looseledthesquadwith10tackles,andWeberhadseven,whileKnightand juniorBryanIrvincontributedfiveeach. JuniorsWestonWernerandAlexBehornar eachcontributedapassbreakup,while

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IRHScheerleadersthriveunderpressure,entertainaudiences

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thepressurewason.

Thehometeam’scrowdcritically watchedthevisiting2024IRHScheerleaders’everymoveasthevisitorsapproached themtoperformtheir“hello”cheer,whichis atime-honoredtraditionathighschool footballgames.

“Uponwalkingovertotheopposing team,alltheireyesweregluedonus,”said IndianRivercheerleaderco-headcoachVictoria“Tori”Shaner.“Theladiesthrived underthispressureastheycheeredloudly andproudly.Theamountofprideandenergywasoverwhelming,andsoexcitingfor ustowatchascoaches.Youcouldtellthese girlswereproudofwhattheypresented.

“Theyhititabsolutelyperfectly,andit waselectricforourco-headcoach,Megan Hudson,andmetofeel,”addedShaner.“To watchthesmilesonthegirls’faceswasso contagious,andwecouldn’tbemoreproud towatchtheirhardworkpayoff.While walkingbacktotheIndianRiversideline, thegirlswereecstatic,andIcouldvisiblysee theirconfidencegrowing.Asacoach,Ifelt thatwasahugevictory.”

Co-headcoachesShanerandHudsonare thenewleadersoftheGreen&Goldcheer squad.TheytakeoverforKatlynDonofrio, thegroup’sheadcoachfortheprevious10 years.

“CoachKaitdidanincrediblejobwith thisprogram,andhearingofherdeparture wastrulyhardnews,”saidShaner,amember oftheIRHSClassof2019,whocheered duringallfouryearsofherhighschoolcareer,includingbeingnamedcaptainasasenior.

“Iwasveryfortunatetohavebeenoneof themanycheerleadersshecoachedhereat

IndianRiverHighSchool,”shesaid.“Her vastknowledgeofcheerandherinfectious humormadeeverypracticenotjustproductivebutalsogenuinelyenjoyable.Shecreated anatmospherewherewecouldlearnand grow,andhersupportwasinvaluable.Coach Kaitwasnotonlyamentor,butalsooneof themostsignificantinfluencesinmylife.”

Bothheadcoachessaidtheyareexcited

totakeontheirnewroles.Hudson,a1999 graduateofIRHS,cheeredatheralmamater forthreeyearsandwasnamedcaptainasa senior.Shealsoservedasanassistantcoach duringthe2023-2024schoolyear.

“Webothhaveexperiencecheeringatthe highschoollevelandlookforwardtotaking whatKaitdidandcontinuingtogrowthis program,”saidShaner.

Firingupthecrowd atfootballgames

Shanerwillproudlysaythathercheerleadersplayacrucialroleinafootballgame —onethatnotmanypeoplerealize.

“Thecheerleaders’goalistocontrol crowdnoiselevelintrivialpointsinthe gametohelpampuptheathletes,”shesaid. “Inordertodothis,wetrytoexecuteclean andshowystunts,alongwitheasycallback cheers,tohelpgetthecrowdinvolved.That enablesthecrowdtobeontheirtoesregardingwhatisabouttooccur.”

ShanerexplainedthatoneoftheIndians cheerleadingteam’sfavoritecheersisafairly simpleonethatrequiresthecrowdtostomp theirfeetandclaptheirhands.Thattendsto getthewholecrowdengagedandreally bringssomenoisetothestadium,shesaid.

Theteamalsoenjoysperformingstunts onthesideline,like“baskets,wherethey throwagirlupintotheair,andshehitsa flashyposeinmidair.Theoohsandaahsreallygrabtheattentionofthecrowd,”said Shaner.“SophomoreRileighBonbright lovesdoingthisstuntandlooksforwardto executingitongamedays.”

Tobesuccessful,cheerleadersmustpossessauniquecombinationofathleticism, strength,flexibility,coordination,agilityand endurance.Theyalsomustmaintainapositiveenergyandwearasmileontheirfaces.

“Likeanyotherteamsport,teamworkis extremelyimportant,”saidShaner.“The ladiesmustworkasateamandrelyoneach other100percentofthetime.Thisisimperativetosafelyexecutecomplexroutinesand stunts.Ourteamhasshowngreatcourage whentryingdifficultskills,andtheytrustin eachother.”

Selflessnessandenthusiasm arerequired

AccordingtoShaner,cheeringisaselflesssport.

“Everysingleoneofourmembersis hardworkingandhasthekindestheart,” shesaid.“Thislevelofselflessnessissomethingthatishardtofindtoday,soCoach MeganandIareverygratefultohavea greatgroupofgirlswhoembodythese qualities.Theunwaveringamountofenthusiasticparticipationthatisrequired throughouttheentirefootballgameisa featinitself.Butthesegirlsshowupready toperformateverygameandduringeach practice.”

Liketheirfootball-playingclassmates, thecheerleadershavetheirownplaybook

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Itwasanimpressiveencoreperformance.

Afterfinishingthe2023seasonwith arecordof6-2-2,SelbyvilleMiddle Schoolgirls’fieldhockeyheadcoach DawnBrasureexpectedherteamtoimproveuponthatimpressivebodyof work.

Buttheyhaveexceededthoseexpectations,allowingonlyfourgoalsallseason,enroutetogoingundefeatedwith animpressive9-0-2won-lost-tied mark.

“Iknewthisteamhadmanytalented playersandhadthepotentialtodoextremelywellthisseason,”saidBrasure afterherIndiansdefeatedMillsboro MiddleSchool,10-2,intheirseasonfinaleonMonday,Oct.28.“Overall,the numberofplayersscoringgoalsandassistsdefinitelyexceededmyexpectations.Wehad13playerswhoscoredat leastonegoalorassist.”

Thesquad’soverwhelmingsuccess wastheresultofitsoutstandingwork ethic,aswellasitsplayers’abilitytoperformwellasateam,accordingtoBrasure.

“Theyhaveapositiveattitude,they workhardandtheyremembertohave fun,”saidBrasure.“Wehad15returning playerswhoformedasolidcoreforour team.Inaddition,wehadalargesixthgradegroupthatreallycontributedto theteam’ssuccess.”

Theteam’stalenteddefensivecorps featuredeighth-gradersandgoalkeepers MariaJuarezMartinezandNatalia Richardson,whocombinedtorecordsix shutouts.Theyplaybehindastingydefenseledbyeighth-gradersNevaeh Smith andHaydenBenner,andsixthgraderGracelynBoyer.TheIndiansdid notyieldmorethanonegoalinany contestthisseason,untiltheysurrenderedapairofmarkersintheirfinale. Offensively,theteamwasbolstered byitseighth-gradercaptainsAvery Bare,LexiLoose,NevaehSmithand CarolineWIlliamson.

“They’vealldoneagreatjobsteppingintotheirleadershiprolesonthe team,”saidBrasure.“Theyleadbyexampleduringeverypracticeandhave contributedgoalsandassists.”

W illaimsonledtheteamwith21 goalsand14assists.Seventh-grader GeorgiaMerricknetted19goalsand sevenassists,andeighth-graderAvery Barehad10markersandateam-high 18helpers.Eighth-gradersMadison Dorman,LexiLooseandSmith;seventh-gradersAnnikaMacieyandSkylar Medford;andsixth-gradersHaley Arndt,KennedyQuirkeandBree Miyoshieachscoredgoalsorassistedon ateammate’smarker.

Brasurehasstructuredherprogram with astrongfoundationthatenablesits playerstoseamlesslyfitinwherever theyareneeded.

“Weareveryimpressedwiththe dedicationandhardworkthatthegirls haveshownthroughouttheseason,” saidBrasure.“Thisisagroupthatlistensandrespondswell,andarevery coachable.Ithoroughlyenjoyworking withthesestudent-athletes.Theyhave confidenceineachother,andtheyeach believeinthemselves.I’mlookingforwardtoseeingwhattheseathletescan do astheycontinuetogrowatthehighschoollevelandbeyond.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted SelbyvilleMiddleSchool8thgradedefensivestandoutNevaehSmith(left) competedagainstMarinerMiddle School.

LooseandsophomoreLandenErbeeach pickedoffaSaintspass.

TheIndiansrecordedfoursacks,by Knight,seniorVaughnGriffinandfreshmenMaxWilliamsonandReedDonnelly. Weberforcedafumblethatwasrecovered byjuniorJacobKillen.

Townsendandhiscoachingstaffare confidentthattheirstudent-athleteswill notbecomeoverconfident.

“Wejustkeepdoingwhatwedo,”he

ofcheersandstunts.

“Ourplaybookisvast,andwehavea teamfullofamazingathletesperforming forus,”saidShaner.“Wehavethreecap-

said.“Eachweekwefocusonfundamentals whilealsoincreasingtheintensityofour drills.Wecontinuetochallengeourplayers. Whenwedothis,theguysforgetaboutall theotherstuff.Ourplayersalsoknowthat thecompetitionisgoingtogetbetterasthe playoffsapproach,andtheywanttobe readytomakearun”attheClass1Astate title.

TheIndianscanclinchDistrict2 crownwithavictory

TheIndians,whoareheadedtotheir fourthstraightDIAAplayofftournament,

tains—seniorsAlanaTedesco,SageDelRiccoandNatalieNearey—whowork hardtoensurethateveryoneoftheirteammateshasachancetoperformsomething theyloveandareproudof.

“Wehavecheersforalmosteverysituationthatcouldhappenonthefield,along withmorethan20differentstuntsandpyr-

canclinchtheClass1A,District2,regularseasonchampionshipwithavictoryover visitingWilmingtonConradonFriday night,Nov.1.

Withtworegular-seasongamesremaining,theIndiansare5-0indistrictplayand havedefeatedPolytech,theirclosestpursuerat4-1.FSMA,ConradandBrandywineareeach3-2,whileSeafordandSt. Andrew’sareeach1-4.EarlyCollegeisstill seekingitsfirstdistrictwin.

Conrad,whichiscomingoffa69-13 victoryovervisitingEarlyCollege,likesto throwtheballmorethanmostteamshave againstIndianRiver,accordingto

amidsthatinvolveeveryoneontheteam. TherearealsoseveralfundancesthatcorrelatewiththesongstheIRHSmarching bandplays.Manyofourathleteshavemasteredmanycomplextumblepassesthat theylovetoshowcaseongameday.”

Eachparticipant playsaroleinstunts

Townsend.

“Wewillneedtocleanupourpasscoverageandimproveourpassrush,”hesaid. “Defensively,theyhavesomeathleteswho willtrytodisruptouroffense.Wejustneed tocontinuefocusingonwhatwedoand improvethisweekasateam.”

AvictorythisweekbyTownsend’steam willequalthe2023squad’smarkofeight victoriesin12decisions.Eightwinsbyan IndianRiverHighfootballteamisthe mostinaseasonsincethe2012teamwent 9-3beforelosingtoeventualstatechamp CaravelAcademyintheDIAAstatesemifinals.

withafearlessflyer—who,forus,issophomoreAdriannaMitchell.Shestartsinaprep whensheloadsin,andthebasesholdherat shoulderheight.Eightgirlsstandatthefront, andeightmoreareatthebackreadytocatch andtoss.Thebackspotslidesoveroncesheis stableintheair,tostandinlinewiththegirls intheback.

TheIRHScheerleadersperformstunts thatinvolvefourpeople,eachofwhomhave veryimportantrolesdesignedtoensuresafety. Theflyeristheperformeratoptheconfigurationwhoperformsthetricks,whilethebases holdtheflyer’sfeet.Thebackspotstandsat therearandcallsthestunt.Alotofbalance andcontrolisrequiredfortheflyer,andthe goalistomakeitlookeffortless,saidShaner.

“Onestuntthatthegirlsandthecrowd loveisthependulum,”saidShaner.“Itbegins

“Adriannathen,likeapendulum,falls backward,andthenforward,andthenbackward,repeatingthismovementtwoorthree times.Thisstuntreallygrabsthecrowd’sattention,becauseitappearsasifsheisbeing tossedaround.Thistakestotalteamworkand focus,anditalwaysgetsagoodreactionfrom theaudience.”

InadditiontoperformingatIndians’ homeandawayfootballgames,andsome othersportingevents,theIRHScheerleaders arehopingtocompeteincheercompetitions thiswinter,saidShaner.

LEGALS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW, a municipal corporation of the State of Delaware v.

THE ESTATE OF GRETCHEN VIRGINIA SAVAGE, (DOD 3/26/69) and ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS who claim to have an interest in two parcels of land known as Edward Lane and Savage Lane in Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly known as Tax Map Parcel Nos. 134-12.00-584.00 and 13412.00-591.00, situate in the Town of Ocean View, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware Defendants.

NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION ACTION

TO:THE ESTATE OF GRETCHEN VIRGINIA SAVAGE AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS

1.The above-captioned case, pending in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, in and for Sussex County, is an action for condemnation of portions of unpaved private roads known as Edward Lane and Savage Lane in the Town of Ocean View, Delaware, and more particularly described as portions of Sussex County Tax Map Parcel Nos. 134-12.00584.00 and 134-12.00-591.00, respectively, and being a portion of the property that was conveyed to Archie F. Savage and Gretchen Virginia Savage by deed of record in the Office of the Recorder of deeds, in and for Sussex County, in Deed Book 359, at page 94.

2.The Action seeks condemnation of lands for one permanent easement over Edward Lane described as follows: PARCEL A – PART OF EDWARD LANE – P/O 134-12.00-584.00

BEGINNING at a point at the southeastern corner of this Permanent Easement, on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane), the southwestern corner of said Spain lands, and the northwestern corner of said Thomas lands; said point being further located +/- 205 feet northeast from the centerline of Daisy Avenue as measured along the easterly side of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane); thence, from the Point and Place of Beginning, running through said Tax Parcel 13412.00-584.00 (Edward Lane), N 49° 57’ 45” W, a distance of 15.171 feet to the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane, the northeastern corner of said Funk and Hughes lands, and the southeastern corner of said Kennedy lands; thence turning and running along the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane) and the easterly line of said Kennedy lands and said Rader lands, N 31° 25’ 31” E, a distance of 190.26 feet to a point on the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00584.00 (Edward Lane) and on the easterly line of said Rader lands; thence, turning and running through said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane), S 49° 28’ 08” E, a distance of 15.191 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane) and on the westerly line of said Savage lands; thence, turning and running along the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-584.00 (Edward Lane) and the westerly line of said Savage lands and said Spain lands, S 31° 25’ 31” W, a distance of 190.128 feet to a point to the said Point and Place of Beginning and containing +/- 2852.91 square feet or +/- 0.065 acres of land be the same more or less.

3.The Action seeks condemnation of lands for two permanent ease-

ments over Savage Lane and described as follows: PARCEL B – PARTS OF SAVAGE LANE– P/O 134-12.00-591.00

Permanent Easement (PE-1):

ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land, situated in the Town of Ocean View, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware; lying within lands of Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) on the northerly side of but not adjacent to Daisy Ave; being bounded on the east by lands now or formerly of Karen Erica Horton and Christopher L. Horton (Tax Parcel 13412.00-592.02), and on the west by lands now or formerly of Laura Lecompte (Tax Parcel 134-12.00-590.00) and being more particularly bounded and described as shown on a recent plan by Century Engineering, LLC, A Kleinfelder Company, dated July 2024 and attached hereto, as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a point at the southwestern corner of this Permanent Easement, on the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), and on the easterly line of said Lecompte lands; said point being further located +/- 405 feet northeast from the centerline of Daisy Avenue as measured along the westerly side of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane); thence, from the Point and Place of Beginning, running along the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and the easterly line of said Lecompte, N 31° 19’ 52” E, a distance of 10.13 feet to a point on the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and the easterly line of said Lecompte lands; thence, turning and running through said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), S 49° 28’ 08” E, a distance of 15.195 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and on the westerly line of said Horton lands; thence, turning and running along the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and the westerly line of said Horton lands, S 31° 19’ 52” W, a distance of 10.13 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and on the westerly line of said Horton lands; thence, turning and running through said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), N 49° 28’ 08” W, a distance of 15.195 feet to the said Point and Place of Beginning and containing +/- 151.95 square feet or +/- 0.003 acres of land be the same more or less. Permanent Easement (PE-2):

BEGINNING at a point at the southwestern corner of this Permanent Easement, on the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), and on the easterly line of said Rogers lands; said point being further located +/- 90 feet northeast from the centerline of Daisy Avenue as measured along the westerly side of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane); thence, from the Point and Place of Beginning, running along the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and the easterly line of said Rogers lands the following two (2) courses and distances:

1)N 38° 53’ 36” E, a distance of 24.837 feet to a point; thence, 2)N 31° 19’ 52” E, a distance of 45.936 feet to a point on the westerly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and the easterly line of said Rogers lands; thence, turning and running through said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), S 58° 40’ 08” E, a distance of 15.00 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane) and on the westerly line of said D.A.M. Kidz LLC lands; thence, turning and running along the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00591.00 (Savage Lane) and the westerly line of said D.A.M. Kidz LLC lands, S 31° 19’ 52” W, a distance of 46.928 feet to a concrete monument found on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), at the southwestern corner of said D.A.M. Kidz LLC lands, and the northwestern corner of said Uy and Ricketts-Uy lands; thence, running with the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), and the

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LEGALS

westerly line of said Uy and Rickett-Uy lands, S 38° 53’ 36” W, a distance of 25.828 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tax Parcel 134-12.00591.00 (Savage Lane), and the westerly line of said Uy and Rickett-Uy lands, thence, turning and running through said Tax Parcel 134-12.00-591.00 (Savage Lane), N 51° 06’ 24” W, a distance of 15.00 feet to the said Point and Place of Beginning and containing +/- 1076.47 square feet or +/- 0.025 acres of land be the same more or less.

4.The Complaint herein alleges that the interest to be taken in the above-described lands is a permanent easement, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances; that the taking is being made pursuant to the power of eminent domain granted to Plaintiff by 73 Del. Laws Chapter 202, §2.313; and that the property being taken is necessary for and is to be used to construct, maintain and repair underground pipelines and/or mains, valves, meter pits and other appurtenances for the purpose of conveying water over, across, through and under Edward Lane and Savage Lane.

5.The last known record title holder of the above described lands was Gretchen Virginia Savage. Upon Plaintiff’s information and belief, her heirs are deceased. Thus, the Estate of Gretchen Virginia Savage is named as Defendant.

6.In addition, there may be others having or claiming some interest in

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

Estate of Gail Marie McCauley, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Gail Marie McCauley who departed this life on September 7, 2024, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Darren Robert McCauley on September 19, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before May 7, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Darren Robert McCauley

37208 Mississippi Dr., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Manaen S. Robinson, IV, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Margaret Ann Olson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Margaret Ann Olson who departed this life on April 24, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Lisa R. Daisey-Difebo on October 14, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before December 24, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Lisa R. Daisey-Difebo 32966 Reba Rd., Millville, DE 19967

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

the property to be taken who are unknown to the plaintiff and who have not been ascertained by the plaintiff after diligent inquiry. These defendants are designated "Unknown Owners".

7.The above named defendants must serve and file in accordance with the Rules of the Superior Court an answer to the Complaint within twenty (20) days after the date of first publication of this Notice, in default of which no objection or defense to the taking of the subject property will be heard.

8.The Plaintiff's attorney is VERONICA O. FAUST, ESQUIRE, of 19339 Coastal Highway, Suite 300, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971.

9.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, because of public necessity, the Plaintiff must take possession of the property described in the foregoing Complaint as soon as an appropriate Order of the Court may be obtained. There has been a deposit in the Court the sum estimated by the Plaintiff to be just compensation for the property being taken in this proceeding.

10.You are hereby notified that an Order, granting the Plaintiff the right of immediate entry upon the said property and immediate possession and occupancy thereof, may be granted by the Court in accordance with 10 Del. C. §6110. CP 20241025 2T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Coastal Provisions LLC has on October 25, 2024 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for an on-premises restaurant license with a patio and Sunday Sales for a premises located at 1406 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware. Persons who are against this 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 1mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before November 24, 2024. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. 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.

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Public Meeting Notice

The Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee will convene for its scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Ocean View Community Center, situated at 32 West Ave, Ocean View, Delaware.

All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in this important meeting where matters concerning police accountability and community engagement will be discussed.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Police Accountability Committee Administrative Assistant, Kendahl Hearn, at 302-539-1111 or kendahl.hearn@cj.state.de.us .

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CP 20241101 1T

LEGALS

THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE

The Town of Millsboro announces that, after a Public Hearing held on August 5, 2024, the Mayor and Council of The Town of Millsboro voted on October 7, 2024, to approve the issuance of up to $95,700.00 maximum principal amount of general obligation bonds to fund and pay for the costs associated with the Town’s Lead Service Line Inventory Project, which consists of the development of an internal web map and dashboard in the Town’s ArcGIS Online (AGOL) environment to display the relevant service line material information from the GIS, enabling the Town to track progress, perform analysis, and export data captured for notification and reporting purposes (the “Project”). According to the binding commitment received from the Department of Health and Social Services (the “Department”), the Town anticipates that the bonds will be payable over a 20 year period, with interest at 0% per annum and 100% principal forgiveness upon completion of the Project. Because one of the terms of the binding commitment from the Department is that 100% of the loan principal will be forgiven, Section 34(c) of the Town Charter does not require that a special election be held following the public hearing in order for the Town to approve the proposed borrowing and to pursue the Project.

Any person desiring to challenge the authorization of such bonds or certificates of indebtedness must bring his or her action within sixty (60) days from the date of this publication or forever be barred from doing so.

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING

27 South Primrose Lane (PIDN: 001.400 / CTM# 134-12.00-786.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-455, submitted by the property owner, Jennifer Marcin, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 27 South Primrose Lane (PIDN: 001.400 / CTM# 134-12.00-786.00). The property owner is seeking a variance from Article V, §140-32 in order for a proposed attached accessory structure (1-car garage) to project 5 feet in the required 15 ft side yard setback.

32 Hudson Avenue (PIDN: 099.150 / CTM# 134-12.00-1544.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-456, submitted by the property owner, Jonathan DeCanio, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 32 Hudson Avenue (PIDN: 099.150 / CTM# 134-12.00-1544.00). The property owner is seeking a variance from Article V, §140-28 in order for all existing buildings/structures on the lot to exceed the maximum allowable lot coverage of 35%.

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

CP 20241101 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and a public hearing for a second reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, December 9, 2024:

• An Ordinance to Prohibit Smoking in any Public Park in the Town of Ocean View.

All public hearings will be held at 3:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter prior to the Town Council Meetings in the John West Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

The ordinances may be examined online at http://oceanviewde.gov/pendingordinances or on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearings and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearings, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the meeting.

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Please be advised that all streets, roadways, walkways and beach areas located in the residential community of Middlesex Beach, Sussex County, Delaware are privately owned and maintained, and are not open to the members of the general public. Trespassers shall not be tolerated. Any vehicle not displaying an appropriate permit shall be subject to towing.

CP 20241025 2T

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

222 - 245 Maintenance Road (PIDN: 327.400 / CTM: 134-16.00-289.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review a preliminary and possible final land development plan associated with Application P-349, which proposes the construction of a wireless communications facility, specifically a 180-foot monopole communications tower with an overall height of 185 feet, including attachments. Associated equipment will be located within an overall 8,431 ± s.f. land site. The land development plan will be reviewed for compliance with the additional requirements for wireless communications facilities as set forth in Article XVIII, §140-131 of the Town Code. The application is submitted by John E. Tracey, Partner, of the law firm Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLC, on behalf of the applicant Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, with the permission of the property owners, Bear Trap Partners, LLC, for property zoned RPC (Residential Planned Community) located at 222 – 245 Maintenance Road, within Bear Trap Dunes. (PIDN: 327.400 / CTM: 134-16.00-289.00)

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

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

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

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

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

39 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 272.000 / CTM# 134-13.00-19.00)

35 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 273.000 / CTM# 134-13.00-20.00)

33 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 274.000 / CTM# 134-13.00-21.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-355, a lot consolidation and land development concept plan submitted by the applicant/property owner Albari, LLC. The plan proposes the consolidation of three (3) lots into one (1) lot, as well as the construction of a bank with drive-in and an office building. The properties are located at 39 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 272.000, CTM# 134-13.00-19.00), 35 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 273.000, CTM# 134-13.00-20.00), and 33 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 274.000, CTM# 134-13.00-21.00). All lots are zoned GB-1, General Business District 1.

The Town will hold these reviews on Thursday, November 21, 2024at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. The application may also be viewed online at www.oceanviewde.gov under the corresponding meeting attachments in the “Town Meetings” calendar portion of the homepage. For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

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VINTAGE HAND CARVED

‘Surf & Turf’ Black Duck Decoy. Early 1900s 21”L, 7”W, 8”T. Very Rare and Collectible. $130. 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

rides to Doctor Appointments, Grocery Shopping. Light Meals and Light Housekeeping. Call 302-493-6070

Adminstrative Specialist II

The Administrative Specialist II position at the Indian River Marina is a specialized position within the Division of Parks and Recreation. This position will be trained in the knowledge of various Marine standards which include the make and model of vessels, transient organization, boatyard and dry stack operations, general knowledge of Charter Fishing, fuel dock and general overall docking procedures. This position not only utilizes software specific to the marine industry, along with the normal day to day Administrative Specialist duties of timekeeping, revenue collection and reporting, special events, general retail, clerical duties, and the working knowledge of Microsoft-Office suite.

Growing Flight Academy with campuses in Berlin, Maryland and Georgetown, Delaware

Apply online at: statejobs.delaware.gov

ment of operations team members, assigning tasks and resources as needed, to e ciently and e ectively support all departments of the Town of Ocean View. is work encompasses property management and maintenance for all Town facilities and buildings, including parks, grounds, and equipment, by operations team members or through the management of contractual relationships. e full position description can be found at www.OceanViewDe.Gov . e successful candidate will be afforded health/vision/dental care, vacation, and sick leave bene ts as well as the opportunity to participate in the State of Delaware pension program. Salary range $70,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience. e Town of

Send your resume to chouck@oceanviewde.gov by Monday, November 4, 2024.

Just in time for the Christmas holiday, are you ready to earn some extra money? Amazon Hub Delivery Drivers needed. Part-time and Flexible hours. Great opportunity for someone looking to make some extra cash or a retiree looking to supplement their income.

We are looking for drivers to deliver in and around Bethany Beach one or two shifts a week. The average shift will last 2 to 3 hours. You will need your own vehicle and be over 18 years of age.

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

SIGNED PENN REDWARE

Pottery collection. Platters, bowls, plates. For display only $250 302-381-0086

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

CLOCKS From the Estate of a Clock Collector. 302-5422382

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

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

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR &

CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up.

$475 410-259-2300

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75

301-875-7061

DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061

MICROWAVE OVEN Toshiba

EM925A-SS Excellent condition – used only one week. With box and instructions. $75. 302-539-9656

2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA

Original owner, low mileage, mint condition, V8 Engine, trailer hitch, 5 person cab and matenience history available. $11,500

302-402-6768

TWO 17 3/8 X 8 MERCEDES

Benz 5 lug wheels. Only one has centerpiece. $25 for both. GulfPoint 302-470-0794

302-945-0507

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. 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 2018-

2024 Husky all weather oor liners. Front and back. Like new, black. Cost $160, selling for $40. Call 845-891-5330

DONATE YOUR

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

www.CompassionPlace.org 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

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

SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903

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, $1000 or Best Offer 443-986-2536

RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402

CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898

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. $99 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

TWIN MATTRESS box spring and frame. Ideal for child. Excellent condition. Small white one drawer desk. Outdoor chaise lounge. Best Offer. 443-824-5400

2 WICKER BAR STOOLS $20. 302-743-1903

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

18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581

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, zJacket $50, both $80. Call 717-979-7282

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306

BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200.

610-761-2038

4 WOOD STACKING SNACK

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

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALIGRAPHY

Set $10. 302-743-1903

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

FREE TO GOOD

HOME/GROUP. A large (8+ feet) arti cial Christmas tree with stand and storage containers. It is not pre-lit, but comes with hundreds of lights. 703-403-1639

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

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

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903

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

GAME OF THRONES BOOKS Paperbacks $1 each and larger $2 each. 302.541.0475

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

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

BLACKSTONE TAILGATER Combo Grill. Model# 1555 New in box $150 302-539-4367

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

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

JAGERMEISTER 2 CUBIC FOOT Bar Fridge $50 OBO 302-668-8752

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 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

We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929

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

LAWN & GARDEN

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

ROUTER, CRAFTSMAN 1HP

1 box cutter, 1 router guide, 1 router table, all for $50 302-732-3637

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

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

!!FREE!! ABOVE GROUND

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

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

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA townhome in Millsboro. $1,950 per month + utilities. Available after 12/1.

Keenwick Sound: 3BR/2BA rancher with 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2,000 per month + utilities. Lawn care included. 612 month lease.

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA unfurnished 1st floor condo in Bethany Bay. $2,000 per month + utilities.

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

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.

2 RED EARED SLIDERS

Turtles. 80 gallon tank, lters, heat lamp, heater, food & supplies. Many accessories. $350. 302-436-1688

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

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

2 KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425 302-539-3048

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.

Bayside at Bethany Lakes: Furnished 4BR/3.5BA townhome with 2 car garage in Ocean View. Can be unfurnished with 2 year lease. $2,700 per month + utilities. Pets considered.

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.

COBRA GOLF BAG &

IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor

Woods & Oddessy Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204

NORDIC TRAC MECH

ANICAL TREADMILL Like New $50 302-436-4448

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 $-wheelers. 83x45in.. $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

COBRA GOLF CLUB BAG & Irons. Tyler Woods & Oddessy Putter. Orig. New 5k for whole set. Like new $500 for all! Leave Msg. 302-988-1204

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

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

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. Starting 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

Commercial Property for Rent. Downtown Bethany Beach. 8 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Call 703-244-9040

3BR/2BA FULLY FURNISHED HOME in Swann Keys on canal with bulkhead. Available 9/19/2024 thru 5/31/2025. $1,550+elec. Please leave message. 443-278-3993

ROUND RENTAL

Large three bedroom three bathroom house one mile to the beach Ocean View/ Bethany beach area for rent. Yearly lease, non smoking, no pets, credit check, back round check required. $3100 per month rent. 302-858-6095

YEAR ROUND RENTAL Southampton, Ocean View 4BR/3.5BA garage townhouse, end unit with large deck 3 miles to Bethany Beach, community pool and tennis $2100/month plus utilities Call 302-542-4347

3br, 2ba One Story Home in Millville, DE Vestibule and 2-car garage attached. Has kitchen, dining room, sun room , of ce, large laundry and storage room attached to and behind garage. $1795mo (302) 542-4204

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❏ Sat, Nov 2 8-? Rain or Shine

Yard/Tools?Bake Sale. Hot Chilli & Hot Dogs for sale. Household, Christmas, Clothing, and more! 33408 Dukes RD Frankford DE 19945

❏ Sat, Nov 2 8-? Rain or Shine

Bar Stools, Fenton & Depression glass, household items, and much more! A little of everything! Land of Pleasant Living 125 Hollywood Drive Millville DE 19970

❏ Sat, Nov 2 8-12 Rain or Shine

Bishops Landing Community Wide Sale! South Entrance: 32472 Bishops Landing Drive. North Entrance: 37111 Barrington Parkway

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Large Yard Sale! 142 street. Ocean city Aloha North Ocean side of coastal highway

❏ Sat, Nov 2 & Sun Nov 3 8-12 Rain or Shine

Multi Community Sale! Household, jewelry, furniture, etc. Turn at Porto’s & follow signs on Piney Neck Rd for Marina at Pepper Creek & Holly Cove, Dagsboro DE

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. Did you know?: Polar bears have two layers of ___ (The short underlayer keeps them warm while the long, silky, guard hairs -- which are actually clear -- re ect the light, making these animals look white)

6. Though most animals see only black and white, bears see the world in _____

7. The bearberry _____ is a plant that grows tiny fruits that bears love to snack on

8. Cute, cuddly characters: Each of the Care Bears has a colorful symbol on its ______

10. Of all of the continents, ______ is the only one that has had no bears there (Hint: Remember... "koala bears" aren't really bears, so they don't count)

13. It's what the Oz crew chanted on the Yellow Brick Road: "Lions and tigers and bears, __ my!"

14. Goldilocks had this many furry friends

15. More than just a saying: Because of global warming, many polar

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

bears are now on thin ____

16. For years, kids have loved the Teddy bear, a _____ animal that was named after Pres. Roosevelt

19. Bears are heterodonts (which means they have some ____ that help them eat meat and others that allow help them munch plants)

21. Have you heard?: Though they have big heads, most bears have small _____

22. The Kodiak bear (also known as the Alaskan brown bear) is the largest bear in the _____

23. Twinkle, twinkle: If you have a telescope, you may be able to see Ursa Major, a huge constellation of ____ that includes the Big Dipper

Parents Down

2. Although the symbolism originated in the West, ____ has long embraced the bear as its national symbol

3. Fun fact: When a brown bear overeats, it digs a belly _____ and lies down atop it to take a nap

4. Chicago Bears quarterback's prized possession

5. All bears can ___ (Polar bears can even do it three minutes underwater)

7. Smart investors often do it in a bear market

9. Undercover buddies: Paddington and Pooh will live in them forever

11. First name of POTUS Roosevelt, who famously refused to shoot a defenseless bear while on a hunting trip (which led to a huggable toy being named for him)

12. This Central and South American native with a long snout is also known as an "ant bear"

17. Goldilocks awakened surrounded by a _____ of bears

18. Sage advice on a campground sign: "Please don't ____ the bears"

20. A stinky snack: Bears are one of the few animals that will ___ skunk cabbage

Jan Buckner Walker

SALEPENDING

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.

$1,695,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

home offers breathtaking ocean views and easy access to a private beach with lifeguards. Fully furnished and designed for comfort, this home is an ideal beach retreat and smart investment property with a strong rental history.

$5,000,000 (DESU2068178_ Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

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

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

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

READYTOENJOY!

29084 SEA BIRD CT., SELBYVILLE REDUCED! Come See It In Person! In Bayside Golf Community with endless amenities, a variety of enrichment classes to enjoy; plus, the Freeman Arts Pavilion in “your backyard” w/ award-winning, national singers, bands & more! This beautiful, furnished 3 BD, 2.5 BA townhome sits in a peaceful, wooded location w/ desirable features & premiums, & it comes with a Golf Cart!

$600,000 (DESU2064340)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

29787 SAWMILL DR, DAGSBORO

BEAUTIFUL HOME- Quality built and meticulously kept 3 Bed (could be 4) 2.5 bath,2336 sq ft home offering rst oor living with and open concept oor plan in the desirable bayfront and amenity rich community of Bay Colony. Community is on the Indian River Bay, has a private Bay Beach, surrounds Bay Colony Marina and across from Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club. Asking $599,000 (DESU2066878) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159 OPENHOUSE SAT,11/22-4PM

1605 COASTAL HIGHWAY, FENWICK ISLAND

New Oceanside Listing in the town of Fenwick Island. Great home for large families and only steps to the Beach! 3500 sq ft, 5 Bed, 3.5 bath Coastal home with an open concept oor plan, completely fenced in, enjoy sunsets, numerous decks and patios, outdoor shower, multiple living roomsplenty of room to spread out! Walk to beach!Fully furnished turnkey Delaware Beach Dream Home!

Asking $1,799,900 (DESU2072168) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159 OPENHOUSE SAT,11/210-1PM

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