Coastal Point — December 13, 2024

ACTmemberstovoteonorganization’sfuture

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

AfterarulingbyDelawareAttorney GeneralKathyJenningsthisyearthat theAssociationofCoastalTowns (ACT)hadbeenactingasagovernmentalentityofitsmembertownjuris-

Countycouncilvotes againstlodgingtax

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afterhearingoppositionfromseveralresidentsduringapublichearing, theSussexCountyCouncil,3-2,voted nottoimposea3percentlodgingtax onshort-termrentalsinunincorporated areasofthecounty.

Proceedsfromthecounty’slodging taxareearmarkedforbeachrenourishment,dredgingandrelatedprojects.

CouncilmanMarkSchaeffermoved todeferactionontheissueattheTuesday,Dec.10,councilmeeting.Hismotionwasnotseconded.

CouncilPresidentMikeVincent movedtopassthetax,whichwould havebeeninadditiontoa4.5-percent statelodgingtax,butthemotionfailed, withSchaeffer,CouncilwomanCynthia Green—whosaiditwouldhavea detrimentalimpactonthecounty— andCouncilmanJohnReileyopposed.

VincentandCouncilmanDoug Hudsonvotedinfavor.

“Iamvotingnofortworeasons,” Reileysaid.“Wealreadychargetaxon property,whichIhavealwaysfelt,there mustbebetterwaytoraisefundsfor

dictions,andwasthussubjecttoFreedomofInformationAct(FOIA)requestsandcompliance,ACTis potentiallyplanningtodisbandonDec. 31thisyear.

ACTwouldreturnanyunusedfunds ormemberduestothemembermunicipalities, and,infact,representativessaid

thisweekthatthegroupwillhavereimbursedalllocalfundsasofDec.13. ACTmembersareexpectedtovote onFriday,Dec.13,toeitherdisband andre-groupasa501organization underthefederaltaxcode,ortolimitits worktoinformalcoastaltownsplanning.

“ThepublishedACTnoticestates thatthemembersofACTwill‘consider’ dissolvingthecurrentorganizationand re-formingasamoreformalorganization,”saidformerACTchairandfor-

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCouncilthis weekapprovedfinalsiteplansforanew restaurantbuildingforMelissa’son Route26.

Therestauranthasbeenhousedinan

80-year-oldformergasstationat35507 AtlanticAvenue,andthatbuildinghas alreadybeentorndown.Itsbrickexterior andthebuilding’sroofwerenotin goodshapepriortodemolition,sothe decisionwasmadetotearitdown ratherthanaddon,accordingtoRay BlakeneyofPlitkoEngineering.

“Whatweareproposingtodoisreplacetherestaurantwithalargerrestaurantthat’sinbettershapethanwhatwas there,”Blakeneysaid. Thenewrestaurantwillfeaturea largeroutdoorseatingareaaswell,he said.

Blakeneyalsoreferredtoa“concept

plan”theowners,AtlanticHoldings, hadpresentedtotheTownfortheentiresite,whichincludesa“smallhotel building”onthe4.3-acresite.Thatplan, hesaid,“isongoing,”butbecausethe owneroftherestaurant,MelissaHekl,

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government.Andnowwe’regoingto proposetaxinghowyouuseyourproperty.ThesecondreasonistheState seemstohavebegunaprocessof pushingtheresponsibilityformaintenanceofinlandwaterwaysanddredging,aswetalkaboutbeach replenishmentgoingbacktotowns, whichisnotinanytown’sbudgetto undertake.

“Theseareas,inmyopinion,fall undertheState’sresponsibility.They raisemoneyfromthetransfertaxintendedtobeusedforinfrastructure,so Ithinkweareinstitutingsomething thatsetsaprecedent.…We’regoing toputthecamel’snoseunderthetent,” Rieleysaid.

Duringthepublichearing,County AttorneyJ. EverettMooreJr.reada letterfromAdrianeGallagher,director oftheDelawareAssociationofRealtors,whoaskedthecouncilnottopass theadditionaltax,writingthatit wouldinfringeonprivateproperty rightsandmakeitmoredifficultto rentshort-termrentals.

Short-termrentalshavesurgedin popularity,Gallagherwrote,adding thatlocalgovernmentsareregulating themtoenforcepropertymaintenance andzoningcodes.

SheandfellowRealtors,shesaid, “believesuchfeesimpactproperty

owners’abilitytorentouttheirpropertiesonshorttermandwillbedetrimentalonourserviceindustryand haveanegativeeffectonSussex County’seconomy.”Sheaddedthatan additional3-percenttaxwill“impair theindustryandtheeconomyfurther.”

MyrnaAbbottofGeorgetown,attendingthemeetingwithherhusband, saidtheyhaveaseasonalrentaland weretoldbyrenterswhousedtorent inOceanCity,Md.,thattheywere drawntoDelawarebecausetherewas noadditionaltax.

“Wewillnowhavetoinformour tenantswearenolongertax-free,”she saidofthepotentialsituationifthetax hadbeenadopted.“Pleaseconsiderthe concernsofthosewhoownonlyone rental…servicingsinglefamilies,”she said.

RealtorJoeSternertoldthecouncil thatheisalsoabusinessowner,runningabed-and-breakfast.Hesaid, “Five-,six-,eight-bedroommansions usedforshort-termrentalshavean unfairadvantageofnothavingtopay that3percenttax,”referencingrental patternsofweeklyorlongerthathave longexistedinthecounty’sbeach towns.

Heaskedthecounciltoadoptthe additionaltax.

CarlFramptonofLewes,aRealtor whomanageshisfamily’srentalpropertiesandhasasmallrentalproperty business,saidthataddinga3-percent

tax“mayadverselyaffectpeoplecomingtoourarea.”

“Youneedtothinkaboutallthe othersmallbusinesses.…It’snotjust therentalpeople,butit’salsoallthe othersmallbusinesses.Therestaurants,thebars,goingdownonthe boardwalkforanicecreamorbuyinga T-shirt.Whenthesetaxesstartadding up,thesepeoplearegoingtoleave,and theyaren’tcomingback.Iwouldlike toaskyoutopleasevoteno,”hesaid.

JohnYostofMiltonsaidhisfamily hasathree-bedroomhouseonthebay andknowsreturningrenterswhosave allyearforavacation.Duringthepast yearto18months,hesaid,hehasseen adecreaseinrentalsbecauseofthe economy

“Theyarelookingatotherareas wheretheycango,alotlessexpensive, possiblynotpayingsurcharges.…I wouldaskthecounciltovoteno,”he said.

Awomanwhocommentedby phoneduringthepublichearingsaid sherentspropertiesduringthesummer.Sheaskedthecounciltoconsider theimpacttheincreasedtaxwould haveonrenters.

“Ifweaddanadditional3percent ....thisisgoingtohindertherevenue thecountyisgoingtoreceiveoverall.I thinkit’simportantthatanevaluation isdone.Now,peoplearegoingtolook foranareawheretheydon’timposea tax,”shesaid.

wantstobeginconstructionsoon enoughfortherestauranttoreopenfor thesummerseason,“inconsultation withtheTownstaff,we’retryingtofasttrackthisapprovaljustfortherestaurant.”

Thefinalplanpresentedtothetown councilonTuesday,Dec.10,showsthe newrestaurant,aswellasanextension oftheexistinggravelparkinglot,Blak-

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merBethanyBeachmayorRosemary Hardimanthisweek.“Ibelievethis meansthattheywouldconsiderformallyincorporatingunderthelawsof Delawareassometypeof501organization.However,that’suptothegroupto decide.”

Themembermunicipalitiesofthe AssociationofCoastalTowns(ACT) arethesevencoastalcommunitiesin southernDelaware:Lewes,Henlopen Acres,Rehoboth,DeweyBeach, BethanyBeach,SouthBethanyand FenwickIsland.ACT’smissionis“to protectandpreservetheuniquecharacter ofcoastalDelaware,”accordingtoits missionstatement.ACT’sfocushas beenonissuessuchaspreservingcoastal ecosystems,beachreplenishment,main-

eneysaid.Ifthehotelprojectmoves forward,theparkingareawillbepaved andstormwatermanagementwillbe added.

“Fornow,thisissortofaphasedplan that isjustfortherestaurant,”hesaid. DelDOThasagreedtoletthe restaurantusetheexistingentrance fromRoute26,accordingtoBlakeney.

Therestaurant’snewdesignwillgive anodtoitsformerarchitecture,along withaflatroof,whichdrewquestions fromTownCouncilMemberDebbie SosnoskiandMayorRonaldBelinko.

tainingnavigablewaterways,tidal floodingandsea-levelrise.ACTalso advocatesforcoastaltourismandindustry,whichareimportantpartsof Delaware’seconomy.

InanopinionoftheAttorneyGeneral’sOfficeissuedonMay28,the deputyAGdeterminedthatACTisa publicbody.

In astatementthisweek,grouprepresentativessaid,“TheDelaware DeputyAttorneyGeneral,contraryto opinionsofACTmembers,andour legalcounsel,concludedthatACTisa publicbodysubjecttoDelawareFreedomofInformationActrequirements. TheDelawareAGraisedanumberof questionsforourmemberconsideration, and[gaveACT]anopportunitytoreformasaformalorganization.More specifically,thequestionwaswhetherto dissolvetheAssociation’sinformal

“Flatroofshaveissues,”Sosnoski said.

Code&BuildingOfficialEricEvans saidtheroofwillactuallyhaveaslight pitch.

“They’regoingtohavesomethingso thewatercanrunoff,”Evanssaid.“It won’tpoolontheroof.”

DeputyMayorSharonBrienzaasked whethertheownershadconsideredsavinganyofthebricksfromtheformer building.Blakeneysaidthebrickswere notingoodenoughshapetobereused, butthenewbuildingwillalsohavea

Charterandreorganizeasapublicbody. Discussionandavotetodissolvethe ACTandreturnitsunusedduesfunds toACTmembertownswastaken.”

Theplanistoreorganizeasanonprofitentityin2025,accordingtorepresentatives.

EdBintz,anattorneylivingparttimeinSouthBethany,hadfiledpetitionlastspringwithDelawareAttorney GeneralKathyJennings,inwhichhe expressedhisconcernthatACTmight haveviolatedFreedomofInformation ofAct(FOIA)requirements.

Bintz allegedthatACTactedincollusionwithwind-powerdeveloperU.S. Windtopreparecommunitybenefit agreements(CBAs)asaproposedcompensationtocoastaltownsforU.S. Windbuildingwindfarmsoffthecoast ofOceanCity,Md.

Thecurrentplanfortheprojectcalls

brickexterior.TheownersofMelissa’s willbeleasingthebuildingfromthe propertyowner,AtlanticHoldings,accordingtoBlakeney.

Thecouncilapprovedthefinalsite plan fortherestaurant,4-0.Council TreasurerJosephParentwasabsent.

Thecouncilthisweekalsoapproved anewresidentialzoningdesignationto beaddedtoitszoningcode.Millville’s currentresidentialdesignationsareR-1 andResidentialPlannedCommunity

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foronshoringthewindpowerat3R’s Beach,northofBethanyBeach,torun powertotheregionalelectricalgridvia anexistingNRGEnergysubstationnear Dagsboro,whichwouldbeconvertedfor thatpurpose.U.S.Windhasalready purchasedlandinDagsborosurrounding thecoal-burningNRGpowerplant, whichissettobedecommissioned.

Bintz’spetitionwasfiledApril25— after,hesaid,ACTdidnotprovidesufficientinformation,inBintz’sview,on howthecompensatoryoffsetsinthe CBAswerecalculated.

ACTrepresentativessaidthegroup willhostaremotecallontheZoom platformonFriday,Dec.13,tofurther explainthepotentialimpactofdissolutionandrepurposingitselfasapublic entity.TheACTmembertownswillbe invitedtodiscussthetransitiontoanew public,non-profitentitythisweek.

Selbyvillevoterssupportpipe-removalspending

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Selbyvilleresidentsvoted58-13in theTuesday,Dec.10,electiontoallow theTowntoborrowupto$707,000in generalobligationbondstopayforthe removalofleadpipesatTingleAcres MobileHomeParkonHosierStreet.

Atotalof72voteswerecast,with onevoided,accordingtotheTownof Selbyvillewebsite.

Thefundswillbeusedtoremove leadcomponentsandreplacewaterconnectionstomeetstandardsestablished bytheEnvironmentalProtection Agency.Bondswillbepayableover20 years,with0percentinterestand100

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(RPC).Thenewdesignation,R-2,will beusedforparcelssmallerthan10acres onwhichplanscallforhousingtypes otherthansingle-familyhomes.

Previously,theonlyzoningdesignationallowingsemi-detachedhousing unitswasRPC,whichrequiresatleast 10acres.Thenewordinancealsoaddsa municipal“MORE”zoningdesignation coveringTown-ownedrecreational areas.

TworesidentsofMillvilleBytheSea spokeattheDec.10meetingabouta homeintheSandDollarVillagesection of thecommunitythathasbeenlisted forsalewithreferencetoithavingpotentialfortwoseparaterentalareas.The homeisa“cottage”styleandhasasmall apartmentaboveagarage,accordingto CharlesBagnell,presidentoftheSand DollarVillageHomeownersAssociation.

“Webelievethisisinerror,”Bagnell saidofthelisting.Hesaidthecommu-

percentprincipalforgivenessafterthe projectisfinished.

Beforetheelection,MayorRick DuncantoldtheCoastalPointthat Townemployees“surveyedthetown andcameupwithaproposaltoreplace alltheolderlinesthroughtown.We submittedittothestate’sWaterInfrastructureAdvisoryCouncil,andthere wasnotenoughmoneytodothewhole town,sotheyaskedustodivideitinto twoprojects.Itwillcostalittleover$2 milliontodothewholetown,andthey saidthatisfine.

“TingleAcresisoneoftheworst areasintownforlead.Weknewwehad goosenecksinthatpartoftown.We havegalvanizedlinesandleadgoose-

nityisaskingtheTown“toputthisRealtoronnoticethatitisnotapossibility tolistthishouseinthisformat.”

Anotherresident,WallyBartus,said rentalofthepropertyastwoseparate units“doesn’tseemtofitthetowncode. TownSolicitorSethThompsonsaidthe issuehas“alittlebitofnuancetoit,” whileEvanssaidhewouldcheckthe designstandardslistedunderMillville BytheSea’sMasterPlannedCommunitydesignationandwouldcontactthe twomenwithhisfindings.

Alsothisweek,RoxanaRoadresidentJamesPowellaskedthecouncilfor clarificationoftaxratesinthewakeof newSussexCountypropertyassessments,whicharebeingcompletedand residentsbeingnotifiedoftheirnewassessments.

Powellsaidhewasspeakingasone ofafew“nativepeople”stilllivingin Millvilleandwasconcernedthattax rateswillgoupasaresultofthenew assessments.“There’salotofnative people,andthisisgoingtocausehurt anddevastationforalotofpeople

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necks,sotheysaid,‘Let’sdoitintwo projects,andwewillfollowwiththerest ofthetown,’”Duncansaid.

Goosenecks,Duncanexplained,are areas“where,yearsago,whentheydid aninstallationofawatermain,they tapped intoamain,putafittingon therewitha2-or3-footpieceoflead pipethattheybentandtiedaroundthe servicelines.”

“Youcanbendthatpipe,andit’s calledagooseneck.Wehavetakenoff goosenecksaswehavereplacedwater mains.AllofChurchStreethasbeen replaced,andallthenewsubdivisions don’thavethem,”heexplained.

Thegoalistoreplaceallleadpipes andconnectorsthroughouttown.

aroundhere,”Powellsaid.

BelinkorepliedthattheTown’stax rateswilllikelydecreasesothatthetax revenuesremainneutralinthefaceof theincreasedhomeassessmentvalues. HesaidtheTownwilllikelyaddressthe issueduringitsbudgetprocessinthe comingmonths.

TheWaterInfrastructureAdvisory Council“developsandrecommendsto the DelawareGeneralAssemblyprojectsfortheplanning,construction,repair,renovationorexpansionof drinkingwaterandwastewaterfacilities,”accordingtotheStateofDelaware websiteatwww.delaware.gov.

The2014watercrisisinFlint, Mich.,ledtoeffortsnationwidetohave leadpipesremoved,Duncannoted.In Aprilofthatyear,Flintswitchedits watersourcefromLakeHurontothe FlintRiver,causing“thecity’saging water pipestocorrodeandcontaminate thedrinkingwaterwithleadandother chemicals.”Thecrisiscontinueduntil February2019.

Bothatthecountyandmunicipal level,propertytaxratesareexpectedto shiftwiththeupdatedassessmentsto makethetotaltaxescollectedessentially neutral.Thenewassessmentwascourtmandatedstatewide,inlightofsomeassessmentshavingnotbeenupdatedin decades.

Also attheDec.10meeting,the Townreceiveda“clean,unmodified” opiniononTownfinancesfromitsindependentauditor.TheannualauditreportwaspresentedbyAudrey McKenrickoftheauditingfirmUHY LLC.

“It’sthebestopinionyoucanget,” McKenricksaid.

ResidentDaveHolmes,afrequent criticoftheTown’sfinancialpractices, spokebeforeMcKenrick’sreportand onceagainexpressedconcerns.

Christmas trees fresh from the mountainsFraser, Canaan,

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FrankfordTownManagerConsultantSheldonHudsonlastweekintroduceda“branding”packageforthe Townthatincludesanewlogo,aswell asrelatedmaterialshesaidwillhelp giveFrankfordamorecohesiveidentity.

Hudsonsaidthe“logo,wordmark andtaglinepackagecosttheTownless than$100tohavedesigned.”

Thenewlogofeaturesagreen,blue andyellowgraphic,whichreferencesthe town’sagriculturalhistory,aswellasits proximitytooceanandbay,anditsrailroadhistory.

“Ithoughtthedesignerdidagreat job,”Hudsonsaid.“Wehadsomebackand-forthsaboutwhatmadeFrankford Frankford.”

Hudsonsaidhecameupwiththe tagline,“‘WhereBeachandCountry Meet’because,ofcourse,the[Route] 113corridoriswherethat’shappening,

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upanddownthecounty.”

Hesaidhedidn’tneedapprovalon thenewitems,but,hetoldthecouncil, “Ifyouhaveanyreservations,justletme know.”Hesaidthat,ifheheardnoobjections,hewouldstartgettingbusiness cardsandletterheadbearingthenew logoforusebyTownofficials.“Maybe evensomeshirtsforyouguys,”Hudson said.

Hetoldthecouncilhehadreceived otheroptionsfortheTown’slogo,“But thiswastheonethatreallystoodout. Someofthematerialswillalsohave photosoftheFrankfordVolunteerFire CompanybuildingandtheFrankford PublicLibrary.“They’retwokeylinchpinsinthetown,”Hudsonsaid.

TownCouncilPresidentGregWelch asked wherethelogomightbeused— exceptpossibly“thewatertowerthatwe don’tuseanymore,”towhichHudson respondedthatthelogocouldbeused onbanners“downtheroad,”similarto thoseusedinMillsboroandother towns,onlightpolesalongmainstreets.

“IfArtesianwouldletyoulease space,itisagreatbillboardforthe Town,”Hudsonsaidofthewatertower. (TheTownsolditswatersystemto

Artesianseveralyearsago.)“There’sdifferentwaysyoucouldrollthisoutover time,”hesaid.

“Alotofthetownsthataregrowing andevolving,theyreallyfocusonthat,” hesaid.“Anywherewecanfindaplace toputit,”hewilldoso,hesaid.

Therewassomediscussionabout tyingFrankfordtothebeach,whichis about10mileseastofthetown.

“Itfeelsweirdtosaywe’remeetingat thebeach,”Welchsaid.

“But,likeitornot,that’swhatweare now,”saidCouncilTreasurerJohn Wright.

“Weshouldpromote…theproximity”tothebeach,Welchsaid.

“ Thelogowillprobablygrowon me,”Wrightsaid,tolaughterfromthe audience.

Hudsonsaidthat,whilethelogo lookstoFrankford’spotentialfor growth,“Iwantedtomakesurewegot ‘country’inthere”toconnecttothe town’spast.“It’sanattempttotryto bringdifferentelementstogether,”he said.

Meanwhile,theproposedVines CreekCrossingdevelopment,slatedfor 150acresformerlyknownastheCress farm,appearstobestalled.Preliminary plans for584homeswereapprovedby thecouncilonJune5,2023,butsofar, nofinalplanshavebeensubmitted,accordingtoWright.

Davis,Bowen&Friedel’sZachary CrouchtoldthecouncillastJunethat heexpectedconstructiontobeginat VinesCreekCrossinginabout12to18 months.TheprojectislocatedonPepperRoadandFrankfordSchoolRoad, andwillbezonedResidentialPlanned Community(RPC).

Crouchsaidpreliminaryplansarefor

Magdeburgerremainssteadfastinwindbattles

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandofficialscontinueto opposeplansforwindfarmsoffthe coastofMarylandandDelawareand havejoinedalawsuitagainstaregulatoryagencyineffortstostopthem.

AttheFriday,Dec.6,FenwickIsland TownCouncilmeeting,MayorNatalie Magdeburgersaidshehadrecentlyattendedameetingwithofficialsfrom OceanCity,Md.,andWorcester County,Md.

“Wearecentralizingourefforts”to fightthewindfarmplans—particularlythosebyU.S.Wind,whichhave recentlyreceivedapprovalbythefederal BureauofOceanEnergyManagement, Magdeburgersaid.

“Therearetwopiecestothisthatare verycritical,”shesaid—onebeingthe OceanCityfishingpier,forwhichplans toalterthestructureandtoallowU.S. Windtousetheareaasastagingport havebeenapprovedbyMarylandoffi-

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theVinesCreekCrossingprojecttoinclude264single-familyhomes,97villas and223townhomes.Preliminaryplans callforthedevelopmenttobebuiltin phasesandtoincludeamenitiessuchas apool,aclubhouse,totlots,andpickleballand/orboccecourts,hesaid.

AtMonday’smeeting,Hudsonsaid, “We’restillwaiting”toreceivefinal plansfromthedeveloper.“Andonarelatednote,evenafterIfollowedupwith them,we’restillwaitingtohearback fromthemregardingourproposedannexationagreementrevisions,”hesaid. “It’sbeenradiosilence…forseveral weeksonthat.So,I’mnotsurewhat’s

cials.Magdeburgersaidlocalpermits forthepierprojectwouldneedapproval byWorcesterCountyofficials.

FenwickIslandhasjoinedinalawsuitagainstBOEM,alongwithOcean City,WorcesterCounty,businessgroups andfishingenterprises.Magdeburger saidshewasrecentlytoldbyaWorcesterCountyofficialthat80percentof theseafoodthatisprovidedinthearea comesashoreattheOceanCitypierfor distributiontorestaurantsandother customers,andwouldlikelybeaffected bytheU.S.Windpresenceatthepier.

“Sothatisarealproblem,and WorcesterCountyisholdingtheline,” shesaid.

Thesecondmajorissueofcurrent concern,Magdeburgersaid,istheneed foratransmissionstation.Shetestified ataJulyhearingbeforetheSussex CountyCouncilonaconditional-use applicationforthetransmissionstation tobeplacedatanexistingpowersubstationnearDagsboro.

“I,alongwithanumberofother

happening,butthathasgonequiet,” Hudsonsaid.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncil adoptedtheSussexCountyhazardmitigationplan.Althougharesolutionto dosohadbeendraftedinthepast,it hadneverbeenapproved.

“Theimportanceofthis,”Hudson said,isthat,onceapproved,itmakes Frankfordeligibleforstateandfederal disaster-relieffunding.

Wright,whoisalsoFrankford’sfire chief,saidherecentlymetwithSussex CountyEmergencyServicesDirector TimCooper,whotoldhimFrankford wasoneofthetownsthathadnot adoptedeitheritsownhazardmitigationplanortheCounty’splan.

HudsonalsointroducedPaige MitchellasFrankford’snewtownclerk

people,wereallagainstthat,”shesaid.

“I’mtoldthattheyarereadytovote,” Magdeburgersaid,probablyatthe Tuesday,Dec.17,countycouncilmeeting.

Althoughthecommentperiodhas closedonthatapplication,Magdeburger urgedFenwickIslandresidentstocontactSussexCountycouncilmembersto expresstheiropposition.

“Theyneedtohearfromeveryone thatyouwantthemtovoteno,”she said.“I’mhopefulthatallofthemwill voteagainstit,butwedon’tknow.”

Withthreenewcountycouncil memberscomingonboardinJanuary, Magdeburgersaidshebelievesitiscriticaltogetthatvotedonenow,toavoid allowingwind-farmcompaniestofurtherlobbyfortheirproject.

ShesaidoftheU.S.Windsubsidiary seekingtheconditionaluse,“Idonot thinktheymettheirburdenofproof”and

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trainee.MitchellissettoreplaceCheryl Lynch,whoisslatedtoretireinFebruary.

“ThegoalistohavePaigekindof shadowherforthenextcoupleof months,inpreparationfor,hopefully, takingoverthetownclerkroleinFebruary,”Hudsonsaid.

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BarecontinuesfamilytraditioninSouthBethany

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TylerBare,a10-yearveteranoftwo localpolicedepartments,inDagsboro andSelbyville,hasbeensworninasa policeofficeinSouthBethany,accordingtoSouthBethanyPoliceDepartmentPoliceChiefJasonLovins.

“Tylerhasbeenwithusforabout threeweeksnow,”saidLovinsonFriday nightatatownhallevent.“Hisgranddadwasourtown’sfirstpolicechief,and Tyleractuallyhasthatshieldbadge fromthe1970s.Heaskedifhecouldbe sworninwiththat50-year-oldbadge fromhisgrandfather,andeventhough it’salittlebitdifferentthanourcurrent shields,Ipermittedhim.”

Barewasrecognizedforhisbravery inconfrontingamanwhowastargetshootingbehindSelbyvilleMiddle School,inthewoodsnearhisparents’ homeintheVictoriaForestneighborhood,in2023.

Themansaidhewasjustpracticing hittingtinplatesandcansneartrees thatwereonlyafewhundredyards

awayfromthemiddle-schoolplayground.ServingastheSMSschoolresourceofficer,Barewasonsceneasthe firstresponderandhelpeddisarmthe man.Shootinggunsinaschoolzoneis afelony,forwhichtheindividualwas charged.(Possessionanddischargeofa deadlyweaponinaschoolzonewasthe originalcharge,alongwithrecklessendangerment.)

BarewashonoredbytheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictinMarchof2023 forhisresponseintheincident.

“WeliketocallTyler‘theMayorof SouthernSussexCounty’becauseof howwellconnectedheis,”saidLovins. “Hereallyknowseveryone,andtheyall lovehim.”

Alsoattheevent,SBPDOfficer MatthewBoydreceivedameritorious serviceawardforhisassistanceincatchingafleeingfugitivebydroppingtire spikesticksonRoute1duringahighspeedchase.

Boydsaidheisalsohappytohave Bareaboard.

“Wewenttoacommunitypolicing functionnottoolongago,andwe countedthatTylerknew40peoplein thatroom,”saidBoydofhisnewfellow officer.

“ChrisMillerhadtoretirefromour department,forfamilyreasons,”said Lovinsoftheopeningforanewofficer inSouthBethany.

MillerhadjoinedSPBDfromthe SeafordPoliceDepartmentandneeded tobeclosertohisfamily,Lovinssaid.

TheTown’spoliceforceis53years old.In1971,HarryNelsonbecame SouthBethany’sfirstpoliceofficer. TownManagerMaureenHartman saidtheadditionalofficerwillhelp completetheSBPDandthatBare’s personalfamilyhistorywithSouth Bethanywasabenefit.

“Hisgrandfatherservedourtown verywellaschief,”Hartmansaid, thoughshewasquicktopointoutthat shewasnotpresent50yearsago.

Speakingtothepolicingneedsofthe town,Lovinsnotedthatoneofhisofficersrecentlydiscoveredaplasticbagof acontrolledsubstanceonEvergreen, nearthetownhall.

“Itfield-tested[positive]forcocaine.”

TheSBPDisawaitingfurtherlab results,hesaid,addingthathebelieves the narcoticslikelyfellontothestreet fromapassingtruckorworkcrews workingatalocalconstructionsite.

FirstLadytovisitNanticokeIndianMuseum

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DelawareFirstLadyTraceyQuillen Carneywillread“BooksforBlue”the children’sbookshewroteaboutalittle bluehenwhodiscoversthejoysofthe printedword—attheNanticokeIndianMuseumnearMillsboroat11 a.m.onSaturday,Dec.21.

“Ihopewe’vemadetheexperience ofreadingtogetherreflectsomeofthe messagesin‘BooksforBlue,’”Quillen CarneytoldtheCoastalPointthis week.

“Thebookisforkidsofallages,and we’vereadwithallages,knowingand enjoyinghowsomewillmovearound, askquestionsandlettheirwigglesout. Otherswillstaycautiouslyonfamiliar laps,andsomekidswilljumprightin mylap.Wewanttorecognizeandre-

specteachchildforwhotheyareand reallyinteractwiththem,tobuildtrust andtonurturetheircuriosity.

“Ihopethat’swhatwe’vepracticed duringthereadingtour,andIhopeit’s beenasfunforothersasithasbeen forme.There’snothingbetterthan earningachild’ssmile,”thefirstlady said.

InAugustthisyear,QuillenCarney readthebooktochildrenattheSelbyvillePublicLibrary,thenthelifesizedBabyBluearrived,making childrenruntoherandsmileather blackeyes,orangebeakandfeet,and brightredcomb.

“MeetBabyBlueHen—nickname, just‘Blue’—theyoungestonehereand thesmallestone,too,”Carneyread, holdingthebookupsochildrencould seeillustrationsbyEmilyHershman, whoisalsoamemberofGov.John

Carney’sstaff.

“Thefamilygiveslotsofhelp,no doubt,andafewsuggestionsBlue coulddowithout,”sheread.

Inthestory,BabyBlue’sparents, sisterSilkieandbrotherRockallsuggestbooks,butBlueasksthelibrarian, Dutch,forabookshereadinschool “aboutelephantswhodon’twanttolive inacage.”

“Itwasamade-upstory,butstill toldthetruth,likehowanelephant’s tuskisreallyatooth!I’dliketoseeif youhavethatverysamebook,and more bytheauthor,ifwecouldplease look,”BlueasksDutchasthelibrarian andherfamilymemberssmilewith pride.

Aftercheckingoutthebooks,Blue asksDutch,“Whatifmychoicesaren’t good?”andthelibrarianreassuresher, “You’vebeenasthoughtfulasanyone

could.Ifyouchangeyourmindorif thesedon’tdelight,we’llkeeptryingto findsomethingjustright.”

Thebook—availableinDelaware’s mostcommonlyusedlanguagesof English,SpanishandHaitianCreole —wasmadepossiblebythepartnershipwithCaseyFamilyPrograms,and itwillbeavailabletoborrowfrom33 librariesinthestate.

“ChildrenlearntoreadbyGrade3 andthenreadtolearnfortherestof theirlives.Literacyisthefoundation thateachofourstudentsandneighborsneedforsuccess.Asweapproach thestartoftheschoolyear,let’sshare themessagesfoundinthepagesof ‘BooksforBlue,’”QuillenCarneyhas stated.

“Visityourlocallibrary.Becurious. Andbeeagertoleanonothersforadvice,”shesaid.

thatthereisnobenefitinthetransmissionstationforSussexCountyresidents.

“It’sbasicallyanunmannedtransmissionstation”servingaMaryland project,theelectricityfromwhichgoes ontotheregionalpowergrid,Magdeburgersaid.

Ifbothofthoseapplicationsareapproved,theprojectcouldmoveahead sometimein2025,shesaid.“Soour clockisticking,andweneedtoget someanswers,”sheadded.

Thelawsuit,forwhichOceanCityis thelead,allegesthatBOEMdidnot followitsadministrativeproceduresin approvingtheU.S.Windproject. Magdeburgersaidshedoesn’tbelieve

BOEMactuallyhasjurisdictionover wind-farmprojectsbecauseitistasked withoverseeingextractionofminerals fromtheocean,nottheharnessingof windpower.

Also,Madeburgersaid,BOEM’s ownstatutespecifiesthatitshouldnot approveprojectsthatwouldnegatively impactnavigationorfishing,whichcriticsoftheprojectassertitwoulddo.

“Intheirownreport,theysaidthat thefishingindustrywillbekilled,”she said.“So,Ithinkthere’salotofgoodjurisdictionalarguments”againstBOEM’s approvalprocessinvolvingU.S.Wind’s application.

DNREClastweekapprovedtransmissionlinescomingonshoreat3Rs Beach,partofDelawareSeashoreState Park.

‘Doc’openinguphismodeltrainlayout

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Joseph‘Doc’DoughertywillbesharinghistrainsetwiththecommunityathisCrippleCreekhomethenexttwoSaturdays.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ForthenexttwoSaturdays,aDagsboromanwillsharehislifelonghobby —modeltrains—withthecommunity.

Joseph“Doc”Dougherty’sCripple CreekbasementishometohisextensiveHO-gaugelayout,whichhasbeena workinprogressfor25years.Hislove oftrains,however,goesbackmuchfurther.

“I’vebeenplayingwithtrainssinceI

wasoldenoughtoremember,”said Dougherty,75.“Myfatherstarted buildingtrainsbeforeIwasborn,soI havetrainsthatareover75yearsold,” henoted.

Hislayoutishousedina22-foot-by35-footroomandincludes400feetof track,with87“switches,”orturnouts,on thetrack.

“Topowerthetrackandthe350 lightsthatareonthetable,there’sover 7,000feetofwire,”hesaid.“There’sa mileandahalfofwireinthere.”

“Icanrunfourtrainsatatime. They’reallcomputerized.Youcancontroleachunitasitsits,”Doughertycontinued.

One crucial,whilelesstechnical,aspectofhislayoutisthatthere’saplatformarounditforthesolepurposeof allowingsmallchildrentogetabetter look.

“Theycangetrightupandlook downontopofthetrain,”hesaid.

Buttonsaroundtheroomoperateall theworkingpiecesofthelayout,includingsmokingchimneys,traffic lights,abuilding“onfire”andathunderstormthatgoesoffeverytwominutes,hesaid.

AmongthesetpiecesDoughertyhas accumulatedovertheyearsareanoilrefinery,acoal-miningarea,a“huge”train stationyard,plastermountains,aharbor withfauxwater,alakewithabeach,operatingwindmillsandlightedCoca Colasignsfeaturetheold-stylegreen glassbottles.

“There’spartofthelayoutthatkids canoperatethemselves,”whichisa ThomastheTankEnginelayout,he said.

Doughertyhimselfhastwodaughters,threegrandchildrenandagreatgrandson.Onegrandson,hesaid,“has beenworkingonthetrainlayoutsince he was5yearsold.”

AlthoughDougherty’slayoutstays upallthetime,hespendsmanyhours aheadofhisopenhousesmakingsure everythingisintip-topshape.

“Ittakestimetocleanthetrack, makesureeverything’sworkingcorrectly,”andcleanandservicethesixlocomotiveshewillrunforeachofthe daysofhisopenhouse.

Althoughheandhiswifehavelived intheircurrenthomesince1999,they movedtotheareain1975.Heowned

andoperatedCabinetsUnlimitedin Selbyvillefor25years.

Doughertyhasbeenamemberofthe DelawareSeasideRailroadClubsince 2012,hesaid,andcanbefoundattheir Selbyvilleclubhousejustaboutevery WednesdayandSaturdaywhenthe clubhouseisopenforvisitors.Heand otherclubmembersalsospentmany hoursatarecenttrainshowatthe RolandE.PowellConventionCenterin OceanCity,Md.

“Itwasveryfruitful,”hesaidofthe show.

Theclubhas65activemembersand 15juniormembers,whoareyounger than 18anddon’tpaydues,Dougherty said.Twoofthejuniormemberswillbe athisopenhouses,helpinghimkeepall thetrainsrunning,hesaid.

Whenitcomestimeforhisopen house,hesaid,hehastofindthetimeto focusonhisownlayout.

“I’vejustspenteverydaybutSaturday,atleastfourhoursaday,gettingit cleanedupandready,”hesaid.“Ittakes time.”

Ofhislayout,whichtheclub’swebsitecalls“oneofthemostelaborateand highlydetailedhomeHOlayoutson Delmar va,”Doughertysaidit’salabor ofloveandanongoingproject.

“It’sneverfinished,”whichispartof thefunofit,hesaid.

Dougherty’shomeisat35111GleneaglesCourtintheCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubcommunitynear Dagsboro.TheAnnualHolidayModel TrainDisplayOpenHousewillbeheld thenexttwoSaturdays,Dec.14and21, from11a.m.to3p.m.Formoreinformation,emailDoughertyat doc52049@gmail.com.FormoreinformationontheDelawareSeasideRailroadClub,call(302)448-5654oremail dsrc@delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

EbkeearnspromotiontocorporalinMillsboro

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Fromchildhood,MillsboroPolice DepartmentCpl.ChristopherEbke wasinterestedinbeingasoldier.

Theoldestofthreeboysandastepbrother,heremembereddressingin militaryfatiguesandplayinginthe yard,pretendinghewaslivingthat dreamcareer.Yearslater,twoofhis brothers—whoaretwins—tookcareerpathsintolawenforcement.Today, oneisapoliceofficerinDeweyBeach andtheotherisadispatcherinRehobothBeach.

“BecauseIlikedtheideaofbeinga soldier—andIwasinfatuated—I joinedtheNationalGuard.Butthat’sa part-timejob.Iwantedtoservemy countryandcommunity,anddoitfulltime.Lawenforcementreallypiqued

myinterest.Ihadfriendswhowere seasonalpoliceofficers....Ifellinlove withlawenforcement,”hesaid.

Nowinhisfourthyearasanofficer, the25-year-oldMillsbororesidentand sonofGrantEbke,alsoofMillsboro, waspromotedtocorporalonMonday, March1,aftertheMillsboroTown Councilapprovedtherequestmadeby PoliceChiefBrianCalloway.

“ChristopherEbkegraduatedfrom thepoliceacademyinFebruary2017, andhehasbeenwithussince.Hewas amemberofthefirecompany.Cpl. Ebkeisafineexampleofdedicated service,”thechiefsaid.

Theopeningforacorporalinthe MillsboroPoliceDepartmentwasannouncedonDec.29lastyear.Ebkeapplied,andpassedthewrittenteston Feb.15andtheoraltestonFeb.16. OnFeb.24,thepersonnelcommittee

interviewedhimandrecommendedthe promotion.

“I’vealwaysbeeninleadershippositions,beingtheoldestofmybrothers orbeingintheNationalGuard.Ihave alwaysseenmyselfaskindofleading fromthefront,soIwantedtohavethe samelevelofabilityinthepolicedepartment.Ireallyhavemysightsseton becomingthechiefofpolicesomeday, sothisiscertainlyasteppingstone,” Ebkesaid.

Althoughmistreatmentofthepublicbypoliceofficershasbeenreported nationally,Ebkesaidsuchincidentsare rare.

“I’venevermetanotherofficerthat wantstobeacopjusttohurtpeople.I haveneverheardoferrorslikethatoccurring.…Thereisalotoflackofrespectforlawenforcement,butpeople shouldunderstandwearehuman,too.I

wasafirefighter.I’vebeeninburning housestryingtosavepeople.Ihavea family,justliketheydo,”hesaid.

AnativeofPennsylvaniawho movedtoDelaware whenhewas8, Ebkeandhiswife,Kimberlie,areexpectingababyson,whowillbenamed ZackaryDeanEbke,laterthismonth. Ebkealsohastwostep-daughters,9year-oldRileeand7-year-oldZoey, whopinnedhisbadgeontheshirtof hisuniformattheMillsboroTown Councilmeeting.

Ebkeisnolongeramemberofthe firecompanybecausehefounditdifficulttojugglethetimehedevotedtoit withfamilyresponsibilities,hisfulltimejobandNationalGuardduties.

“ Itwasalotwithallthree,andthere wasnotmuchtimeformyself.Ihadto dropbeingafirefighter.ButIamhappierbeingafamilyman,”hesaid.

TheTownofFenwickIslandhelditstreelightingeventonFriday,Dec.6attheTownPark.ThefestivitieswerehighlightedbymusicfromthePhillipC.ShowellElementary SchoolChoirandavisitfromSantahimself.Rev.JakeMacklinandmembersoftheSt.MatthewsBy-the-SeaUnitedMethodistChurchChoiralsocontributedprayersand musicaltalents.

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Frankfordembracingnewdirections,identity ViewPoint

Forawhile,theTownofFrankfordappearedtobespinningits wheelsabit.

FinancialrestraintsandrepeatedheadacheswiththeTown’s watersystemwaslimitingwhatofficialswouldbeabletoaccomplish,andthescope—andsometimesexistence—ofthepolicedepartmentwasaconcern.Whilegrowthwascomingtothebeach towns,andthe“extendedbeachtowns,”suchasOceanViewand Millville,itjustwasn’tcomingmuchtoFrankford,whichtiedthe handsofpeopletryinghardto“fightthegoodfight”forthetown.

Butthingsdoappeartobeturningtothegoodside.Bringingin seasonedtownadministratorSheldonHudson,whohelpedinvigorateMillsboroinapreviousstop,showsthattheyarehopingtomove forwardandgetmomentuminFrankford’sfuture.

WhileinMillsboro,Hudsonhadaprettyclearplantoattract businessestotheRoute113corridor,whileleavingdowntownrelativelyunchanged.Thehighway,hefigured,wasthehighway,andofferedatonofvaluetorestaurantsandretailshopswithout

impactingtheflavororfeelofthetown.Anditappearsheisusing thatsamestrategyinFrankfordtoday.

AnewlogotheTownwillbeusingto“brand”Frankfordreferencesthetown’sagriculturalandrailroadhistory,whilehighlighting itsproximity totheoceanandbay.AtaglineauthoredbyHudsonis “WhereBeachandCountryMeet.”HespokeatthelasttowncouncilmeetingabouthowimportantRoute113istoFrankford,andthe identity ofFrankfordasabridgebetweentheruralwestsideofthe countyandthebeachestotheeast,asitsitsonRoute113.

“The[Route]113corridoriswherethat’shappening,upand downthecounty,”hesaid.

Therearesomequestionsfloatingoutthereabouttheproposed VinesCreekCrossingdevelopment,a584-homeprojectthathadits preliminaryplansapprovedlastsummer,withlittletonoconversationasoflate,accordingtoHudson,butthingsappeartobegoing forwardwithHudson’sgrandplanforthefuture.

BrightdaysmightbeaheadforFrankford.

Marketingcampaignunlocksgiftofjoy

There’ssomethinginspiringaboutspreadingalittlebitofholidayjoythistimeofyear.Andthere’ssomethingevenmorespecial ininspiringotherstoputtheirownspinonspreadingtheholiday joywiththeirownflair.

Caseinpoint,CoffeeMilanoCaféinMiddleborough,Mass.

JoshRashid,theownerofCoffeeMilano,toldToday.comthat hesawapizzashoponsocialmediaofferingfreeslicesforanyonewhowouldcome inanddanceattheirshop.

“Iwaslike,‘Thisisgenius,’”said Rashid.

Sohedecidedtoborrowthatconceptat hisownshop,andheputoutamessageon socialmedia:

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

JustlikethepizzapromotionspurredanideainRashidtoborrowtheconcept,thiscouldinspireotherstodothesame.Before youknowit,wecouldhaveanentirenationdancingthemselvesin andoutoflocalshops,stirringlaughsandsmilesalongtheway. Boy,wouldn’tthatbenice?

“WantaFREECOFFEE?WalkinandgiveusyourBEST Dancemovesfor5seconds!!”Thepostaddedthattheywouldbe recordedforsocialmedia,sopeoplewouldknowthatgoinginto theirefforts.

Diditmakethemshy?Well,notexactly.

WithLosdelRio’s“Macarena”inthebackground,aTikTok videosharedbyCoffeeMilanostartedoutwithawomanwalking in,kickingoffhershoesandputtingonherbestmovesforacupof coffee.Othersfollowed.SomedidIrishjigs,othersdidwaltzes. Therewasevenacongaline.Thecommonthread?Smiles.So manysmiles.

Allinall,thevideogeneratedmorethansevenmillionviews, andmorethan15,000comments,accordingtoToday.

“Thisissuchagoodwaytospreadpositivity,”saidonecommenter.

“Girltookoffhershoesandmoonwalked!Shedeserved2 cups,”wroteanother.

“WhyamIcrying?!Thismakesmesooohappy,”saidanother, echoingmanycommenterswhosaidtheyweremovedtotearsby watchingothersexpressjoy.

Thepromotionwasreceivedsowellthatpeopleareasking whentheywilldoitagain,andCoffeeMilanoisinfactteasing anothereffortontheirsocialmediaplatforms,accordingtoToday.

“Justkeepdancing,”Rashidsuggested.“Enjoylife.It’sshort.It’s fun.Wehavegooddays,wehavebaddays,butsometimesacoffee andadancemakesitallbetter.”

Theholidayscanbetough.Wemissthoselovedoneswe’ve lostjustalittlemore,beingseparatedfrom familyandfriendscanbealotharderthan therestoftheyearand,let’sfaceit,the holidayssometimesseemtoconspire against ourtimeandmoneyinawayborderingonthemaniacal.

Withsomuchtodo,solittletimetodo it,heartsfilledwithacheandeveryother thingsthatcomeswiththistimeofyear,well...isn’talittledancinginpublicsomethingthatmightbejustwhatthedoctorordered?

Iwaswatching“Elf”theotherdaywithmydaughterfor maybethe75thtime,laughingatthesamepartsIdoeachand everyviewing,andithitmeattheendwhythishasbecomesuch anentrenchedholidaymovieovertheyears.

It ’snotWillFerrellboomingoffa4-minutebelchatthedinnertableorsittingonBobNewhart’sovermatchedlapthathas madeitamust-seeholidaywatch.It’sthesharedjoy.It’severybodygatheringtogetherattheend,inpersonandwatchingon television,tosingChristmassongsandgiveSantathatextraboost ofholidayspiritheneedstogethissledrunningagain.

It’shumansunitedashumans—sharingabeliefinsomething morepureandspecialandgoodthanwhatweareusedtohaving to dealwithinourday-to-daylives.Belief.

Look,thecoffeeshopistryingtogetpeopleinitsdoorswitha gimmick,andIgetthat,buttheycouldhavechosenanynumber ofmarketingploystoaccomplishthat.Instead,theychoseto focusonsomethingfunthatbringspeoplejoy,anditabsolutely did—boththepeoplewhoparticipated,andthepeoplefrom everycorneroftheworldwhogotinanextrasmilebywatching peoplesharejoyinaplacetheywillprobablyneverseeinperson. In ourhearts,wewantjoy.Wewantotherstofindjoy,because thatbringsusmorejoy.

It’sthetimeoftheyeartodojustthat.Let’sspreadmorejoy.

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Readersupports powersubstation

Editor:

IamwritingtourgetheSussex CountyCounciltoapprovetheconditional-usepermit(CUP)submittedby RenewableRedevelopmentLLC,asubsidiaryofU.S.Wind,toconstructa powersubstationonlandadjacentto theIndianRiverpowerplant.

ThelanddesignatedforthesubstationisclassifiedasIndustrialArea underthecomprehensiveplan’sfuture land-usemap.Theproposedconditional useisalogicalandappropriatecontinuationofthelong-standingindustrialuse atthislocation.Furthermore,thePlanning&ZoningCommissionunanimouslyrecommendedapprovalofthis

permit.Thereisnolegaljustificationfor denyingtheapplication.Yet,Council hasdelayeditsdecisiononthismatter.

AdenialoftheCUP,withoutlegal grounds,wouldexposetheCountyto significantlegalexpenses,onlytohave thedecisionoverturnedbythecourts. Thiswouldbeanunnecessaryand costlyburdenforSussexCountyresidents. Ourtaxdollarsshouldbeusedto addresspressingneeds,suchasadequatelyfundingschools,libraries,fire andEMSservices,andbeachreplenishment—notwastedonavoidablelegal battles.

ApprovingthisCUPalsoservesa greaterpurpose:facilitatingtheclosure ofthecoal-firedpowerplantatIndian River,whosesmokestacksloomover Millsboroandneighboringcommuni-

ties.Thisplantisnotonlyaneyesore butalsothelargestpolluterinDelaware, degradingourairandwaterwayswith toxicheavymetals.

In2021,NRG,theowneroftheIndianRiverpowerplant,announced planstoceaseburningcoal,citingthe prohibitivecosts.However,gridmanagerPJMrequirescriticalgridenhancementsbeforetheplantcanshutdown. U.S.Windhaspledged$200milliontowardgridimprovementsaspartofits offshorewinddevelopmentplans.ApprovingtheCUPforthesubstationisa criticalstepinenablingtheseenhancements andultimatelyclosingthecoal plant.

Council’sapprovalofthispermit representsresponsiblegovernance,prioritizingthehealth,environmentand economicfutureofSussexCounty. Denyingit,ontheotherhand,wouldbe anirresponsibleuseoftaxpayermoney andafailuretoprotectthewell-beingof ourresidentsandcommunities.

Readercitesurgent needforCUPapproval

Editor:

Itisallaboutenergy!

Theinformationrevolution,whichis nowmorereliantthaneveronAI(artificialintelligence),andthedatacenters thatprovidesupportforAIrequire massiveamountsofenergycapacityto facilitatethis21st-centuryphenomenon.

IfSussexCountyweretofailtoapprovetheCUP(conditional-usepermit) fortheproposedDagsboroelectrical substation,theywouldbedenyinga majoropportunitytostrengthenthe localelectricalgridatnocost.

Theopportunitytobuildoutthe localelectricalgridwillbeahugebenefittoeveryonewhoisgrid-connected. Wedesperatelyneed“gridinfrastructure modernization”becauseofourrapid growth.

IurgeSussexCountyCounciltoapprovetheCUPandtakethisessential steptowardacleaner,healthierand moresustainablefutureforSussex County.

Inmyopinion,theCountyCouncil hasafiduciaryresponsibilitytoallresidentsofSussexCountytoapprovethis CUPbecauseitpromisesnewjobsfor electricalworkersandreducedelectricityratesforallpayers.Icalluponall membersoftheSussexCountyCouncil

Millsboro

TomBrett

Localchurchesofferinggriefservices

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

NoteveryonefeelsjollyatChristmas, especiallyintimesofgrief,whenthere hasbeenlossandsadnessduringthe year.

Tooffersolace,areachurches—includingSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch inBethanyBeachandMariner’sBethel GlobalMethodistChurchinOcean View—areagainhavingBlueChristmasservices.

St.Martha’sisplannedfor4p.m.on Wednesday,Dec.18,andtheserviceat Mariner’sisat4p.m.onSunday,Dec. 22.

“ Theholidayseasoncanbeadifficulttime.…Thisserviceoffersaquiet, peacefulspaceforthosewhoareexperi-

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tovote“Yes”ontheproposedCUPso ourcountywillhavethecapacityto meettheenergydemandsrequiredfor ourcontinuedeconomicgrowth.

LarryRyan Millsboro

Localsupportaids Cheerproject

Editor:

There’sasaying,“Whatadifference onepersoncanmake!”Well,14local businessesmadeforahugedifference andgenerouslydonatedaportionof theirsalesonachillySaturdaybefore ThanksgivingtosupportCoastalGardeners’OperationChristmasCheer project.

Thegenerousbusinesseswhoparticipated intheSip&ShoponNov.23includeAlohaBoutique,BethanyBeach Books,BethanySurfShop,CraZy LadyZ!,DriftingGroundsCoffee House,Lord’sLandscaping&Mercantile,Pearl’sCorner,PricklyGalBoutique&SurfShop,RLynneBoutique, SandyPonyDonuts,TurningPages

encinganychallengesduringtheholidays.It’satimetoreflect,prayandfind comfort,”theannouncementonSt. Martha’sFacebookpagestates.

“It’saregularcelebrationbutit’s tonedwaydown.Thesongsaremore gentleandserious.Wesing‘Awayina Manger,’songslikethat.Thewhole serviceisdoneinamoregentleway,” theRev.VictoriaPretti,pastorofSt. Martha’s,toldtheCoastalPoint.

Abasketofbluebowswillbeplaced nearasmalltreeinthechurchand,duringtheservice,thosefeelingtheweight ofsadnesswillbeaskedtocomeforward,andastheorganistplays,tohang abowonthetreeandrepeataprayer.

“Mostofthepeoplewhocometo thatservicearegrievingsomeonewho hasdied,butwhenwetalkaboutthe

BookLounge,WaterLili,Yesterday’s FunandZoca/HarvestTide.Coastal Gardenerswishestothankthemall! OperationChristmasCheerprovides festiveholidaygiftbagstoseniorsin need intheRoxanaareawhoreceive MealsonWheels.Thisyear,120gift bagswillincludesocks,gloves,scarves, hats,coloringbooks,coloredpencils, cookies,atinofhardcandies,hygiene items,cocoapackets,tissuepackets,a Christmasstockingfilledwithanavel orange,anamaryllisbulbandaholiday cardwithapersonalnotewrittenby CoastalGardeners.Additionally,the businessesdonationswillsupport CoastalGardeners’2025projectsfor seniors attheRoxanaCHEERcenter.

TinaSiatkowski Millville

Readershares concernswithproject

Editor:

Thisisdirectedtoallofourcounty councilmembers

PleasevotenotoallowtheconditionaluseoflandneartheIndianRiver powerplanttobeusedasasubstation foroffshorewind.Accordingtofederal environmentalimpactstudies,U.S.

service,wesayitisforwhateverlossyou maybegrieving.Itmightbethelossof ajob.Whateverismakingyourheart heavythisseason,”Prettisaid.

“Theservicesareprettywellattended,soIthinkthatisabeautifulway tohelppeoplethroughasadtime”she said.

TheRev.Dr.RebeccaCollison,pastorofMariner’s,hadpreviouslytoldthe CoastalPointthattheannualBlue Christmasservicesareimportantbecause“noteveryoneishappyandjolly duringtheholidayseason.”

“TheBlueChristmasserviceisdesignedtogiveasafespacetobelongand knowpeaceinthisseason,especiallyfor thosestrugglingorbluethistimeof year.WhenyoucometoaBlueChristmasservice,youdon’thavetosingand

Wind’sproposedturbineswillhave majornegativeimpactandwill:

(1)Dominatetheentireshoreline viewinDelawareandMaryland,leading tolosttourismandlowerproperty values.

(2)Noisefromconstructionandoperationswillharassmarinelife,risking extinctionofwhalesandotherendangeredspecies.

youdon’thavetosayanything.Itisa timetojustbeinthepresence,filled withhopeandpeace,”shesaid.

“AsChristians,whatwehavedoneis sugarcoatChristmas,andthatiswhere itlosesmostofitspower,”thePretti added.“WetalkaboutbabyJesus,angels singing,cowslowing.It’sallveryjoyful andwonderful,butinactualityweforgetthestory.

“Marywasasinglewomanexpecting ababy.Inthosedays,Marycouldhave beenstonedtodeath.MaryandJesus werehomelesswhenthebabywasborn. Immediatelyafter,theyhadtobe refugeesandrunawaytoEgyptinorder nottobekilledbyKingHerod.The storyisreallyquitejarringandvery poignant.Weshort-circuitedthepower bysweeteningit,”shesaid.

(3)Turbinesinterferewithradar riskingvesselcollisions,CoastGuard operations,andreducedmilitarysecurity.

(4)Commercialfishermenwillabandonfishinginleaseareas.

(5)ThefragileIndianRiverandBay willbecompromised.

Theconsequencesoftheproposed usetosupportoffshorewinddevelopment doesnotpromotetheprosperity orwelfareofpresentorfutureinhabitantsofSussexCounty.Theconditional useshouldbedenied.

BobSkonier

BethanyBeach

JazzBrunchBuffet

Sunday, Dec. 15, 10am & Noon

Obituaries

TheodoreRobert‘Ted’AbtJr. TheodoreRobert“Ted”AbtJr.of theLongNeckareanearMillsboro, Del.,passedawayonNov.28,2024, afteralongbattlewithcancer.He wasborninSouthwestPhiladelphia, tothelateTheodoreRobertAbtSr. andEleanor(Mehrman)Abt.

Abthadbeenamummerinthe WoodlandStringBand.HepreviouslylivedinSecane,Pa.,and workedmanyyearsasavascularlab technicianatPresbyterianHospital andTaylorHospital,fromwhichhe retired.Afterretirement,heworked forseveralyearsasacourtofficerat theDelawareCountyCourtHouse inMedia,Pa.Heandhisbeloved wifemovedtotheDelawarebeach areatoenjoycoastalliving.

HewasaveteranoftheU.S.Army andaproudmemberofAmerican LegionPost28.Healsoenjoyed beingavolunteerattheBeebeOutpatientCenterforthelastseveral years.

Hewillbedeeplymissedbyhis lovedonesandallwhohadthe pleasureofknowinghim.

Abtwasprecededindeathbya son,DanielBendigJr.Heissurvived byhislovingwifeof27years,Linda; abrother,Gerald;daughters,Danica RoseBendigandJenniferBoswell (andJohn);sons,ChristopherBendig andPaulBendig;andtheirgrandchildren,Isabella,JadeonandJacob; aswellasnumerousniecesand nephews.

AMassofChristianBurialwillbe

heldat11a.m.onWednesday,Dec. 18,2024,atMaryMotherofPeace CatholicChurch,30839MountJoy Road,Millsboro,Del.,wherefriends andfamilymaygatherafter10a.m. IntermentwillbeatDelawareVeteransCemeteryinMillsboro,Del.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggested memorialcontributionsinAbt’s nametotheTunnellCancerCenter wherehereceivedexcellent,compassionatecareduringhisillness,at TunnellCancerCenter,c/oBeebe MedicalFoundation,902Savannah Rd.,Lewes,DE19958,orbyvisiting www.beebehealthcare.org/donate.A Massinhisnamemaybeorderedby callingtheparishofficeat(302)8566451oronlineat www.smammop.com.Condolences

canbesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

RussellDavid ‘Dave’‘Bud’InsleyJr.,89

RussellDavid“Dave”“Bud”Insley Jr.,89,ofSelbyville,Del.,departed Monday,Dec.2,2024,atPeninsula RegionalMedicalCenterinSalisbury,Md.,Hewasbornandraisedin Washington,D.C.,sonofthelate RussellDavidInsleySr.andMinnie Lois(Hope)Insley.

Hegraduatedin1955fromthe KendallSchoolfortheDeafin Washington,D. C.Afterlongcareer asalinotypeoperator(thencomputeroperator)fortheGovernment PrintingOffice,heretired,andhe andhissecondwifebecamepermanentresidentsofthe Delaware/Marylandcoastalcommunitiesforthelast30years.

Insley,beingdeaf,wasactivelyinvolvedintheDeafcommunityas memberoftheDelawareDeafSeniorsCitizensgroup.Healsoparticipatedandcoordinatedinanother grouptheDeafMen’sBreakfastClub meetingbiweeklyatvariousdinersin thecoastalareaandreferredtoas oneofthe“OGs”ofthearea’sdeaf community.

Hewasverypassionateabouthis hobbyofmodelrailroading,includingscenerylayouts,collectingtrains ofallshapesandsizes,bothindoor andoutdoortypes.Pontoonboating andfootball(Washington)werealso somehisfavoritepastimes.

Insleywasprecededindeathby hissecondwife,ofmorethan40 years,EdnaS.Insley,in2017;his youngerbrotherJeffLy nnInsleyin 2006;andhisoldersisterAnneLucilleThomasin2021.Heissurvived byhisson,MarkD. InsleyofSelbyville,Del.,(andSanDiego,Calif.); firstwife,PatriciaL.Richey;two nephewsandaniece;theirchildren andgrandchildren;cousins;and friends.

Aninformalcelebration-of-life serviceistobearrangedatafuture date.Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsmaybemadetotheDeaf SeniorsofAmerica,atwww.deafseniors.us.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

CarleneV.Jones,92

CarleneV.Jones,92,ofFrankford, Del.,wenthometobewiththeLord onWednesday,Dec.4,2024,while surroundedbyherlovingfamilyin thecomfortofherownhome.She wasborninFrankfordonOct.6, 1932,daughterofthelateCarlVeser andLena(Behli)Veser. JoneswasagraduateofJohnM. ClaytonHighSchool,intheClassof 1949,wheresheparticipatedinthe

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IRHSannouncesfirstmarkingperiodhonorroll

IndianRiverHighSchoolrecently announcedthenamesofstudents namedtotheschool’shonorrollfor thefirstmarkingperiodofthe20242025schoolyear.

Receivinghighhonorswere:

•Freshmen—AbigailAdkins,AbigailMarieBatton,AydenMichael JamesBeavers,CamdenSBelardo, WyattMichaelBetts,KaseyWilliam Blades,LandynCorinneBonbright, HarlanParkerBorino,WyattAsher Bradley,AyvenJosiahBrowne,Allison RoseCannon,AustinJeremyCarter, KeanEdenCathell,JillianMarie Chandler,GraceLynneClark,MadelynElizabethClattenburg,Gavin ChaseCondon,OwenChristopher Connor,RexAltonCordrey,Carmine JourdanCortez,LailaKessaCourtney, IsabellSydneyCrawford,YuriCruz

Alvarado,ReedPatrickDonnelly, MadisonEmmaDurstine,Andrew LloydEhlers,MadelynKateFaucett, CyrusJamesFleming-Lloyd,Tatiane Forjan,DallasFreezer,MadisonElizabethFuhrmann,AryannaGaines, SaishaCamilaGarridoRaygoza,James O’ConorGentryIV,EverettBaden Hall,ZacharyColeHall,Josephine ElizabethHarrison,CordeliaNoelle Hatcher,EvangelineRaneHoban, SamanthaJoslynHolladay,Carly James,EmilyJimenez-Calles,Shea MasonJohannesmeyer,ColinDonald Johnson,PaytonGraceLamberty,Kalli AnnLecates,BriceNolanLockard, YanelinFrisnethLopezChavez,John FosterLovellette,GavynMacNiewski Lynch,VadaELynch,FinleyOlyvia Lyons,MiaEilidhMacIsaac,Taylor ReneeMack,BerlindaAdabelleMar-

tinezPerez,AlexaMarieMcCray, CollinReeceMcKeldin,ChanceHaydenMegee,AscherJamesMitchell,IsabellaSophiaMizerek,TaliaMarie Moutzalias,MearaLynnO’Lone, KylieRoseOneschuk,Catherine TheresaPeranteau,LeviLuisPerez, CageMichaelPershing,KirklinCraig Pettit,AllyNicolePowell,Denesha NykieraPurnell-Smith,ByronWilliam Quillen,AhymarRamosMiranda,JaydenMatthewRichard,SkylarElizabethRichards,GabrielleRiebel,Jordyn Robinson,RebeccaARobinson,KaelynAveryRogers,KeirraRhianne Santarelli,JadenDaneShockley,LandonAleckSteininger,Alexander Stoehr,ArianaReneeSturgis,Willow GraceTice,JohnTinelli,ShayneElizabethVanZee,KennethRaymond WatsonJr,AnalieseRochelleWerner,

BlakeLoganWhittington,Lillian Grace-PaytonWilgus,AlexisRae Wilkinson,MaxBradleyWilliamson andAnthonyJamesZelinski; •Sophomores—NataleeApril Atienza,LukeDouglasAukland,MaggieLaineBare,JordanAlyssaBean Bell,HarrisonBenner,AriannaTaylor Bennett,JeffreyWayneBifanoIII, RileighKatherineBonbright,Brayden AndrewBradley,MiguelBuesa Guinea,CatherineHartzellBunting, WillowMoonBurris,MariaDiana Calles,ObedLorenzoCashVelasquez, KarhimeCastillo-Delacruz,Ariana LinJieCerra,CarlosDanielChavezRivera,MelanieAnne-MarieCoulbourn,BrodyMichaelCrandell,Tylee DeneanCuffee,MorganCareyCush-

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ing,EmilySophiaDavis,GraceLouise Deale,TwilaJaneDecker,Isabelle DoraEdwards,BreHelenaElliott, KarlJohannesErickson,ShaneJeffrey Forjan,AaliyahLianaGaines,Janel Garcia-Montano,AnthonyGonzalezGomez,KyraHammond,ChloeMarie Harris,CzarDonald-RichardHenry, TaylorRoseHevner,MacynLayne Hockman,EmilyLynnJames,Will MatthewJensen,AtsushiKajita,Dade MichaelKappes,DavidAllenKohr, KaitlynRitaKopf,JonanLandaChavez,JourdinaKhalacia-Hunter Lewis,HenryXavierLoor,Brennan ThomasLoose,AndrewLouisLopes, JacksonDennisLovins,LucasAlexanderMahaffey,AllysonPaigeMartz, D’AndreOmariMatthews,Mason CarterMcCabe,YulianaJasminMeza Lopez,DavidRyanMiller,HaleyAne Mills,Ke’NiyaNicoleMitchell,MaddieAnnMoore,ElleryLayneNastalski,KetzalyMichelleNavarrete-Lopez, NoahAlexanderNayden,HaleyMadisonNock,ParkerGraceO’Shields, AlanEmilianoOlguin-Hernandez, KamilaOlguin-Lopez,NaomiOrdi-

nola-Marin,JohnJosephHyeon-min Planchart,SophiaAnnaPoffenberger, NicholasMichaelPolito,Auston MatthewPowell,CameronIrvinRiley, DennisJoelRodriguez-Alcon,Gavin AnthonyRose,AidinRichardSchaub, DominickChristopherSiedor, ChristopherAaronSierra,Lorenzo NathanielSmith,EllaBrookeSouder, JohnMartinSpencer,HarperMcCartneyStanley,MaxwellPhilipStarkey, KayleeElizabethStong,Aiden MichaelSwan,KatelynPaigeTaylor, RafaeldeJesusTerronesCruz,Denzel ManuelUscanga-Cruz,KaidenceAnne Veith,AnthonyMichaelWalker, KennedyEllaWalker,SavannahNoel Whitlock,MadelynNicoleWiest,AutumnHaydenWilleandKariFaith Zook;

•Juniors—DaisyAguilera-Baruch, CristopherAlamillo,JairoAlcon-Hernandez,ChloeElizabethAllen,Kara LeighAmerling,KarenEditBaltazar Bamaca,ErnestJosephBarnes,Kassidy LynnBehornar,MariadeJesusBenavides-Cortes,GabriellaMarieBendistis,BraydenLeeBennetch,Abigail GraceBertling, WyattFranklinBratten,SummerElizabethBrickman, KameronNathanielBrown,LilaMay

Brown,AshtonJamesBrowne,Allison ReneeBrowning,LeonidasOmar Cash-Velasquez,AddelynChristine Clark,WyattJamesClattenburg, DasahniJenelleColeman,Brianna ElizabethCortez,KaaliyahMonet Crippen,CarleyTCroll,LucasVincentDeLosRios,MaribellaEllenDiCenzo,JohnneyWilliamEdwards, WelnerAudelyEscalante,AldoEscalante-Perez,ValeriaEscobar-Mendoza,OliviaGraceEvans,OliviaRhae Eyler,ReeceGiovannaForrey,James BrianNelsonFreyII,KianaHermione Gessner,ChristopherWayneGivens, KoreyMatthewGlenn,GianaMarie Glycenfer,TravisBraydenGosnell, JewelianKennaGriffith,Dylan MichaelGrise,JulianKingstonHarris, KylieKristineHarris,MarlinGrace Hart,DestinyLeeannHastings-Martino,MiguelAngelHernandez Quezada,LeilaRaquelHernandez Sandoval,GiselleHernandez-Rios, ZacharyPeterHirn,GiannaNe vaeh Hocker,ZoeyRaeJenkot-Burnett, LevinHunterJohnson,BradenScott Jones,RyanChaseKirschner,Grace MargaretKreger,JustinJosephLambertJr,BrookeMarieLoosararian, JoshuaPatrickLoose,AndresEduardo Lucenti,EllenSinclairLyons,Aiden ScottMagee,NathanWilliamMarshall,YorleniRuhiMartinezOrtiz, MichaelStephenMcCandless,NataliyaAlexisMercedes,EdenCassidy Midgette,AddisonRaeMills,Edward JosephMizerekIII,NatalieAnn Moran,MadisonMarieMorgan,Paola DayanaMunozGarcia,JoseSaul Ojeda-Hernandez,AnthonyJosueOsorio-Hernandez,BenjaminAndrew Parsons,MichaelSebastianPeranteau, EllaMorganPeterson,SophiaDove Plitko,CarsonTimothyPorter,Collin TheodorePrenderville,LoganJacob Prosachik,AnnaYeseniaRamos, AdrianAlejandroRecinosMelara,AngeloGeorgeRetzos,KadenElijah Richardson,KylePrestonRinas,

JonathanJahmellRobinson,EllaCarolineRock,KalaynaJalenRojasPhillips, YumalayGuadalupeSanchez-Ozuna, BruceAzizSarafa,KaidaMarieSavage,GiaMarieScerra,SimonSteven Schoenhaar,RileyRuthSchrock, MichaelAverySempervive,DalenAlbertShepard,SylviaDarlineShepard, KamdynLouShockley,Tabitha GertrudeSmith-DelaCruz,Aaron JamesSnyder,AmandaLeighSoucy, BriannahMarieStevens,BrycenMarc S tevens,JamesAlanStrates,Alison MarieSwartz,JosephDanielTaglienti, ZacharyMichaelTaylor,Abbyrose SylviaThomas,AnyaChristinaMaria Tinelli,AmorConstantineTownsend, TylerStevenTranfaglia,KyleJohn Truitt,LoganMichaelTruitt,MakenzieElizabethTruitt,MacyLynnTubbs, EllieKleinWelch,MeredithPamela White,RichardEdgarWigginsJr, BaylieLynnWilliamson,LucyElizabethWilliamson,RichardGeorge Willis,LanitraJosephineWise,Noel JulieanaWise,AveryLaytonWisniewski,WilliamVincentYannuzzi andAngieZuniga-Contreras;and •Seniors—MakaylaLorraineAcri, RuthieSullivanAdams,QuintonRoddieAshman,SedonaPearlAshman, CynthiaEsterBaltazar-Bamaca,Thien ThanhSofiaBarends,DrewPatrick Barthelmess,AshlyYasminBenavides Lagunas,TerraArleneBerkheimer, HunterLloydBluto,WilliamTrey Bowden,TorrenceNicoleBrickman, JuliaMarieCaggiano,GabrielleRyn Camerlengo,JackDennisCappo,JenniferCarmona-Diaz,NicoleDenise Carter,GiovanniDavidCasto, CheyenneMcKenzieCaudill,Jayvion Wanye’Chandler,SavannahLouise Chandler,JuliaSimoneClark,Sean PatrickColdeira,ChristinaAlexis Coleman,JillianElaineCoulbourn, DenyCruz-Bonilla,JeremiahTerrell Curtis,MaryEllenDavis,Logan

JamesDawson,JoaquinIgnacioDe LosRios,SaraLynnDeery,Dominic James-MichaelDelaney,SageHana DelRicco,BrandonJoelDiaz-Bustillo, AustinDakataDill,CadeMatthew Donnelly,JazmineLynnDurham, LeilaniAlizEhlers,JanasiaArianna Felton,AlexCharlesFischer,Jeremy RichardForbes,Don’ShaunehAntionetteFord-Tingle,EvanAndrew Forjan,KatherineEmmaFoster, MadeleineFenwickFox,Merce’dez Rene’Frey,RolandoFuentes-Hernandez,SophiaNicolaGiammattei,Noah IsaiahGiles,HobeDillanGivens,Roni LynnHagy,GavinJamesHarrell, ShaylaAnnHayes,Donne’AnneRichelleHenry,TadeoManuel-DerobertoHernandez,MaiteHernandez Cruz,ElmerHernandez-Caballero, TreyMichaelHill,LukeMatthew Hitchens,GracieLoveHoban,Joy KatherineJaeger,ThaniaJimenez-Cordoba,KatarinaMaureenJohnson, MadisonHopeKing,GraceKimbuoy Koung,RaulLabariasVeguillas,Sara LabariasVeguillas,HannahBelle Lecates,CarterEllsworthLehman, DonaldCauffielLingoIII,JamesEdwardLockard,GiannaLoor-Andrade, EmmaRoseLovellette,Vincent StephanoLozupone,AmaniRobert Marsiglia,SophiaMary-Francis Maskell,JacobGrantMassey,Jazmin LeeMayfield,KendallAbbeyMcCabe, MichaelaKimberMcDowell,Chloe LauraMegee,WilsonUrielMendoza Velasquez,SophiaJosephineMerrick, StevenColeMiller,LeahNicoleMilner,JamisonBenjaminMoore,BrandonMoralesRodriguez,MacyLogan Mumford,NatalieClaireNearey,Sean MatthewO’Leary,NickolasAnthony Oneschuk,NoahSageParks,Marina LynnParrill,AhilynPatraca-Munoz, GennaroPasqualePensa,EmmaFay Peterson,AvaHopeQuetschenbach, MeredithTheresaRoman,Ya’Mere AustinRoss,BryannaErynRowe, ChaseDouglasRuley,JesusEduardo Sanchez-OzunaJr,JulianSantos-OrdunaJr,NolanAzizSarafa,PiperLilly Shumate,IsabellaCelesteSnow,LaurenMicheleStoddard,FaithDanielle Sturgeon,CassidieRenaeToomey, SarahAntonellaTowle,OliviaGrace Turssline,AidenDanielTwigg, Oliver JoseVasquez-Gomez,KayleeJanette Wayne,GabrielleXiomaraWeaver, CassidyAlexaWhite,TierraAvon White,AnnaRoseWiest,Garrett WilliamWingate,KatelynGrace Wingate,JoelleMarieWise,Stella MoonYanek,GabrielLeonidasYoung, GageRyanZeidler,BenjaminAnthony ZelinskiandJessicaGraceZimmerman.

Receivinghonorsforthefirstmarkingperiodwere:

•Freshmen—JannahMaria Adams,KevinAguileraEspinoza, MilesRobertAllen,DayanaBallesterosCortes,SadaiBaltazarHernan-

dez,GiannaMayBarcelata,Leandro YahirBarriosArreaga,RyleeBeckwith, PedroBenavides-Barrientos,Yuridia Benavides-Cortes,LucasRyanBennett,EmilioBerduoLopez,CaliBifano,AvaBittner,DevinWayne Bloom,ElmerBonilla-Acosta,Cherish Brown,JonahRichardBurkle,Ethan

ElierCalles,MariahCCasto,Rosalia NatalieCastrejonGalvez,CamilaCastroFeliciano,HeyslerAlejandroChilel Escalante,McKennaRylieClass,Abel IanColumna,ErinMcNeilCosgrove, MasonIsaiahDaraio,RileyJoseph Drosdzal,NayeliEEscalanteRoblero, MarleyAvaEverett,LucilleMaryia

Feathers,DarwinAlexanderFelipe Francisco,DylanEdwardStithemFinley,ColtonAndewFreitas,Derek AleksandarGogov,JasminElisabet Gonon-Castro,MarshallJasperHer-

ring,AlizaLaynaHolmes,Arianna MarieHopkins,La’MajJHorsey,Rylie NicoleHupfer,IsaiahChristopher Irvin,HarmonyElizabethJeffers, McKennaAnneJeffers,AaronRandall Johnson,DonaldLeeLynch,Karalena GraceMaciey,GavinEdwardMarvel, DawsonWilliamMcCabe,Angel YarielMendoza-Hernandez,Ailyn YarelMercado,AngelNoelMezaRodriguez,MarlieAlexisMiller,Sam DublinMitchell,AlexisMontiel Franco,ParkerHenryMoore,AlexaA Moreno,AshleyMurrillo-Ramon, RyanPatrickNamorato,RyanaJameslynNeeley,JocelynElizabethNorvell, TalenJamesNovoa,OliviaAnn O’Brien,AmeliaGraceParker,Michael Pellettere,RomelloPerdow,Romeo PerezLoyo,KatherineElsaPhillips, ZoeyOliviaPla,GwendolynAlice

Pleasanton-West,HaileyPuller,JeffersonQuinteroNavaro,Samantha Ramirez,SelenaRamosGil,William JamesRetzos,MiaJosettyReyes,Amy ReyesUmanzor,CallieDawnRichardson,JaxonRickards,EvelynRodriguez Perez,IsabellaAnnRogers,Antony RomeroSosa,ChristopherRomeroZamudio,ErionRosado-Nowlin,Saige AutumnSadler,MorganSchrock, DamionJosephSeidle,ColinSheridan, HeidiGailShowers,AnthonySmith, AliyahSoto,EulinTerronesCruz,Isis JordanaToledoAmador,BrydenJames Triscuit,MichaelEdwardTubbs,HernanVelasquez,EllieRoseWalls,GianniWhite,BristolReneeWilgus, JacksonRobertWoodock,McKaylah ReneeWorkmanandCadenLeAnn Zeidler;

•Sophomores—NoeliaAlvarezBallesteros,AmandaCintraAtaides, ValerieNBarrientos,NephtaliOlivia Barsella-Covington,LizbetBautistaCervantez,SaviyorAhjaeBessicks,

CamdonMarieBlades,Tristen MichaelBoyce,KatelynEliseBurkett, BrianNicholasBurns,CamarinRyan EliCampbell,DylanJacobCarlisle, AlanaMarieChew,CamrynAustin Churchill,CaidenMatthewClark,AllisonMayColeman,GavinStanley Colgan,BraxtonWilliamCooper, Jai’lynDe’AnyaeCotton,JaidynMari Craiger,KeaganGarfieldCrotty, KatherineSaraiCruz-Gonzalez,IsabelleJuneDorey,GemmaAlessia Dorsey,NicolasZaidElviraSerna, LandenReinhartErbe,SummerMarianoEverngam,CamilaFigueroaRivera,TriggJoshuaJaxFulkrod, MichaelaAnnFurman,BryanOmar Garcia-Gil,LeahGarrido,OscarEduardoGonon-Castro,AutumnKai Haney,JordanBradleyHarmon,Jaylea NevaehEdnaHines,MykaylaNicole Howard,NoahLeeHutchins,RonneishaDecarlaJacobs,ChloeAlyzabethJantz,BruceAveryJohnsonJr, SydneyElizabeth-JeanJohnson,Steven

AceKarpinII,JamesEllisKirkIII, ZoeAnnabelleMarieKot,Collin PatrickLear,AubreyDawnLewis, TyrhiannaAmiracleLong,Dominic PasqualeMarinelli,NatalieAnnMarshall,SaraValeriaMartinezBonilla, MaddelynLeeMarvel,MorganLynn Marvel,NathanLeeMcCarra,Jaelyn BrookeMcCray,ConnerTimothy EvanMcGlone,RileyReneeMcKeldin,WilliamAlexanderMendozaCastro,JordanLeeMiller,EdenGrace Mills,AdriannaNicoleMitchell, GabrielEnriqueMunoz,EneidaOlguin-Chimeo,YoselynPatraca-Carmona,MaddalenaAnnastacia Marie-AnnPensa,SuceliShareni PerezDiaz,JasminMilagroPerezCortes,FernandaQuevedo-Acevedo, GiannaGraceRagone,NathanaelJesus Ramirez-Delgado,JohnnyEricRamos Miranda,KyleeMarieReynolds, JonathanRivera-Hernandez,Isabella DeniseRomero,BriseidaVictoria Sanchez,AlexisSanchez-Hernandez, JoselinSophiaSantizoPerez,Talia GraceScerra,KalobScullen,JacobLee Sineway,NolanJamesStaniszewski, MarissaEvelynTabares,Zayla CheyenneTaylor,JaylenMylesTerrebrood,SkylarMaeTroescher,Caroline SummerTurcot,Ji’yehrCurtisTurnage,LisaniaVelasquezRoblero,Chris StevenVentura-Hernandez,Teagan MaryWatson,TyJamesWeber,Kiylee JadaWiles,EvelynNicoleWilliams andKendylElizabethWright; •Juniors—NayeliMarisolAguilar Mejia,YasminMichelAlvaradoValle, EmelynAngeles-Arroyo,Landon MichaelStumptnerArauz,DaleEdwardMichaelAshwell,KyleDavid Bennetch,EllaFelicityBernat, AviannaLeeElizabethBooth,Luis ErnestoBravo-Escalante,AdlerJames Calhoun,CamdenPaulCallahan, ChaseRyanCarter,JaredCifuentes Fernandez,BrionnaElyseClark,Liam PadraigCooper,DiegoAlbertoCordoba-Gonzalez,KaileaAniyaDaffin, KabotAllanDavis,JosueAlexander DeLaCruz-Diaz,TorrinBryeDickens,GarrettAlexanderDorsey,Zaki SolomonDrummond,AlexaSherlyn Espinoza-Granados,IsabellaAnneEsposito,KateDawsonEvans,Thomas JamesForeman,MichaelJesseFox, JohnEthanGaleasCruz,Kameron JamesGardner,AlexYhuremGonzalez-Gonzalez,OliviaGraceGriffith, GavinDavidGrove,IsaacRoberto HernandezRios,TonyHernandez-DeJesus,FredyHernandez-Paz,CaliAnn Hickman,LuisTorresHicksJr,Devin JamesHitchens,DiegoHurtado-Cervantes,BrendaMayreniJimenezMartinez,ElijahMichaelJones,Joseph JohnKansakIII,ChristopherDaniel Khamphilavong,JacobAidanKillen, KacieClaireKirschner,BrynnGianna Knight,ElizabethGraceLambros, AlexandraGraceLewis,MichaelEarl LovelandJr,IssabellaAnnMacKinnon,LondynBlyeMagee,Nathaniel

SDOtopresent‘WinterHarmony’concerts

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra (SoDelO)recentlyannounceditsupcomingholidayconcerts,titled“Winter Harmony.”

TheconcertswillbeheldonSaturday,Dec.14,at3p.m.atSussexAcademy,21150AirportRoad,Georgetown, andonSunday,Dec.15,at3p.m.at CapeHenlopenHighSchool,1250 KingsHighway,Lewes.Theywillfea-

Honors

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ThomasMahaffey,MayaHelen Maine,TaliyahAnnaMcCray, LeonardoMorales-Mora,JeysonVenturaMoussa,DemetreusMichael Moutzalias,JamesDavidMulholland, GabrielaRibeiroOliveira,LarryOrdinolaMarin,KayleiGabrielaOtt,Kylah AraceliOtt,TaniaPatraca-Cerda, GisellePatraca-Espejo,NyahMarie Perez,TiffanyPhagu,CaylaDakota MariePrice,UbaydAmir-IbnPringle, JohnRichardProctor,LyndenAnthonyProsser,ZoeOliviaQuillen,Jade Ramirez,AshleyRamirez-Lopez,MoisesRamirez-Lopez,DaniaSuyapaRegaladoLainez,AlyssaFaye Rickabaugh,Tay’vonDejuanRounds, RachelOdalisSantos-Martinez,AddisonClaireSharp,DeanEdwardDecerioSmith,AbbrielleElizabethSnyder,

tureSoDelO’sfullsymphonyorchestra, includingpiecesfeaturingtheirnew brasssectionandtheirstrings. Ticketsfortheconcertscost$25for adultsor$10forstudents.Children youngerthan10areadmittedfreeof charge.Ticketscanbepurchasedonline atwww.sodelo.org.Ticketsmaybeavailableonthedayoftheconcertatthe door,butpeoplearebeingurgedtopur-

SeanPeytonStolarz,Kei’ZynRynell Sturgis,HaydenRobertThomas,Diva AyanaTuckerLakes,LoganChristopherUibel,KaydenAndrewVaught, TiarraDanezWaters,WestonMichael Werner,CalebDukesWilley,Luke MichaelWilliams,SelahNoelleWilson,TyLandonWilson,Landon BrooksWoodring,ArmandoZamudioRuizandJustinJamesZellers;and •Seniors—SaulAlarconLopez, EmelyArrieta-Lopez,DelaneyMadisonAukland,ColeMichaelBedell, NevaehRainBelfiore,RyanAndrew Bradford,JohnBrandonBrittingham, JadenJamesBurke,MoisesChavezRodriguez,SavannahRoseClark,Emir Cruz-Castro,PeterAnthonyDemarie, AntonyEspinoza-Pereira,BaileyMaureenFreitas,BriznaJulizaGarciaLopez,BraydenMichaelGreijack, JoshuaRyanHendricks,JonatanHernandez-DeJesus,JariahMarieHill,

chaseticketsearly,astheyoftensellout. SoDelO’snextconcertswillbeon April26,2025,at3p.m.atMilford HighSchool,andonApril27,2025, alsoat3p.m.,atCapeHenlopenHigh School.Theywillfeatureawiderange of classicalmusicclassics. Formoreinformation,emailsoutherndelawareorchestra@gmail.comor visitwww.sodelomusic.org.

AydenGageHoward,RihannaOnyae LeeIrving,HaydenMichaelJenkins, EmilyJuan-deDios,LexieLynnKaufman,KyreeShamorKnight,Holden WilliamBodoLamberty,Katelyn ChristineLasher,CohenRobert Latchum,CalebJosephLecates, JazmineLopezAnzaldo,AlohnaMarie Lynch,GabriellaElaineMacKinnon, Se’TaraKydenMcGee,GaelJared Medina-Lima,AaliyahDenaeMumford,MacieEllenMumford,Rebekah JamesNamrow,NoahMichaelOwen, JacobJamesPerdue,MichaelAnthony PitarraIII,DevonElijahPowell,Perla BibianaRamales-Solis,AprilRosasRamirez,DaraLynnSchachte,Sophia AnnStaehle,JamesDanielStoots, EvanShaneTownsend,IsisAlondra ValerioAleman,GuillermoAndresVelasquez,BenjaminToddWagner,Mya NicoleWhittingtonandZerkyah JanelleYarbrough.

LaurelauthorThomaspenssuperherotrilogy

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ashewroteatrilogyaboutsuperheroes,authorGavinThomashadone goalinmind—toencouragereadersto “embraceyouruniqueness.”

“Bethebestversionofyourselfyou canpossiblybe.Youdon’thavetoliveup tosociety’sexpectationsofwhatmenand womenthinkyou’resupposedtobelike. Ihaveknownpeoplefromallwalksof life,andthereforeIhaveknownvarious differentkindsofpersonalitiestoexist, andIfeelthateachoneofthesedifferent peoplehastheirownnew specialties,”the LaurelresidenttoldtheCoastalPointas heexplainedthecharactershehascreated.

Hisfirstbook,“TomboyandTomgirl: Earth’sUnconventionalSuperheroes,” featuresatomboy,Ayla,andwhat Thomascallsatomgirl,Jonathan,who, hesaid,is“moreofthegirlyboy,themale versionofatomboy,becausetomboy meansagirlwhoactslikeaboyand tomgirlisthemalevariant.”

Onthebackcover,thebook’spremise isdescribedas,“AylaandJonathanarea tomboyandatomgirlinaworldthat doesn’tacceptthem.Afterachanceencounterthetwoclickinstantly,despite beingseeminglyoppositepersonalities. Oneday,theywishforsuperpowers,and eversincetheirliveshaveneverbeenthe same.Astorywithsuperheroaction, comedyandadashofromance,thisisa storyyou’llneverforget.”

Theothertitlesare“TomboyIIand TomgirlII:FutureSuperheroes”and “TomboyIIIandTomgirlIII:TheEvil One’sLastStand.”Allareavailableon Amazon.

“Therearescenariosthatintertwine frombooktobook,”saidThomas,24, whostartedwritinginOctober2021,a

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andsisterwereabusivetohim,characters GaryandLillylookuptoJonathan,even thoughJonathanisdifferentbecauseof himbeingatomgirl.Alyabalances Jonathanoutasacharacterandhasalot incommonwithhim,”hesaid.

“Ienjoyedwritingthesebooksvery much.Asamatteroffact,asIhadthe ideas,Ijustwrotethemdown,andI wrotethemdowninsuchawaythatI couldrememberwhereIleftoffifI couldn’tlookbackforafewseconds,” Thomassaid.

Theauthorhasautismbutsaidhe neverletitdeterhimfromwritingor fromworkingasacashieratRedner’s MarketinGeorgetown.

“Thereisalsoaladyfriendofmine whoinspiredthecharacterAyla.Sheis alsoanautisticperson,andshehasbeen aninspirationtome,”Thomassaid,askingthathernamenotbepublished.

Onthebackcoverofthefirstbook, Thomas,anativeofSalisbury,Md.,who wasraisedinOceanView,describeshow autismhasaffectedhim.

“Sometimes,becausepeopledidn’t understandhim,theywouldteasehim. Despitekidsteasinghim,heattempted toseethegoodinthem.Asaresultof beingkindtootherstudentsinhisclass, karmahasblessedhimwithfriendswho hadhisbackwheneversomeonewould bullyhim.

“Atayoungage,heenjoyedcreative writingandhadworkedonsomeshort storieswithaction,comedyandromance,”itstates.

monthafterformulatingideasforthe firstbook.

“InJonathan’scase,hewassupposed tobealotlikeme,andthereforesomeof hisbackstorycorrelatestomyown.He

hasayoungerbrotherandyoungersister, butalsoalotofthefatherfigureshehad inlifewereveryabusivetohim.Unfortunately,thatisthecasewithme.However, althoughthefatherofJonathan’sbrother

“Mymotherinspiredmequiteabit. Shewastheonewhotaughtmesomeof thespiritualaspects.Sheispartofthat, yes,”hesaidaboutHeidiLentowskiof Laurel.

“Autismhasnotstoppedmeinany way,”Thomassaid.“Ineverusedautism asanexcuse.”

Whitmantopresent‘MakingDisneyVacationsEasier’atEllenRiceStudio

Disney-certifiedGlassSlipper ConciergetravelplannerDuaneWhitmanwillpresent“MakingDisneyVacationsEasierforYouandYourFamily” andsharejust-announcedDisneynews duringfreepresentationsattheEllen RiceStudio&GalleryinOceanView thisSaturday,Dec.14,from11a.m.to 3p.m.

Whitman’spresentationsareoffered aspartofthestudio’scontinuing25th AnnualHolidayOpenHousefestivities.Hotappleciderandlightrefreshmentswillbeservedthroughoutthe day inthepainting-filledatmosphere overlookingtheJamesFarmEcological Preserve.

“Whatbettertime,”Whitemansaid, “thanChristmastopresentyourfamily withawell-plannedDisneyvacation?”

“WewanttogotoWaltDisney WorldorgoonaDisneycruise,but whichisbestforus?”isaquestion DuaneWhitmansaidheisaskedoften.

“VacationingatWDWandtakinga Disneycruisearebothwonderfulbut distinctlydifferentvacations.Everyone hastheirownsetofwishes,age brackets,schedules,andsomehavemultiple generationsandspecialneedstoconsider.

“Overrecentyears,therehavebeen somanychanges,updatesandnewoptionsatDisneyParksandwiththeDisneyCruiseLinethatitcanbe

overwhelmingtomostpeople.Bringa listofquestions,andI’llhelpyoutodecidewhichtypeofvacationisbestfor you,andatnochargeIcanarrange everydetail,allofthereservationsand createadailyplanforyourwholefamilyorgroup.”

Whitmanhasbeenhelpingpeople planDisneyvacationsformorethan30 years.HeisaCollegeofDisney Knowledgegraduate,certifiedOrlando TravelExpertandUniversalTravel Planner,forthosewishingtoenjoyDisney’smaincompetitor.HejoinedGlass SlipperConcierge,a“PlatinumEarmarked”Disney-specializedtravel conciergeservicethatoffersmeticulouslyplannedDisneyvacations,in 2012.

TheMillsboronativesaidhefellin lovewithDisneyasasmallchild watchingWaltDisneyon“TheWonderfulWorldofColor.”Bythetimehe completedhisfirsttriptoDisneyland at10,hewasstudyingguidebooksand planninghisfamily’snexttripingreat detail.By1972,hewasbookingand creatingcomprehensivevacationitinerariesforfamily,friends(andhimself)to thethen-recently-openedWaltDisney WorldResort.

GlassSlipperConciergetravelplannerDuaneWhitmanconsidersithis‘duty’toinvestigateallaspectsofDisneytravelinordertobestadvisehisclients.Hewillpresent‘MakingDisneyVacationsEasier’attheEllenRiceStudioinOceanViewon Saturday,Dec.14,from10a.m.to4p.m.aspartofthestudio’songoing25thAnnual Holiday OpenHousefestivities. SeeDISNEYpage27

Aspartofhispresentations,Whit-

manwillpresentthelatestnewsabout thejust-launchedDisneyTreasure cruiseshipandmajornewWDWattractions,andfestivitiesthroughoutthe year;sharetraveltips;andprovidefree privatetravelconsultationsastimeallows.FreeDisneyliteraturewillbe availabletotakehome.

WhitmanhasstayedatWaltDisney WorldResorthotelsmorethan30 times,eatenattherestaurants,walked thepaths,experiencedtheshows,riddentheridesandtakenthebackstage tours,andkeepsabreastofdaily changesastheyhappen,“rightdownto dailycrowdlevelsinparks.”He’ssailed onmostoftheDisneyCruiseLine

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RealEDvice

Iwantthishomebutsodo10otherbuyers—WhatshouldIdo?

Inmyexperience,wheneveryou areinamultipleoffersituation,itis besttotrytomake yourofferasattractiveaspossible totheseller.There areafewstrategies thebuyerandbuyer’sagentcandoto achievethisgoal.First,asthebuyer’s agent,Iwouldtalktothelistingagent aboutwhattheseller’sidealclosing wouldlooklikeandplanaccordingly.

Also,Iwouldresearchthemostrecentcomparablesalessowecanstrategicallycomeupwithapricethebuyer wouldfeelcomfortablepayingforthe home.Inaseller’smarket,offering aboveaskingpricecansometimesbe necessary.Wewouldalsoconsiderwrit-

inganescalationclause,thiswillautomaticallyincreaseyourofferbyaset amountiftherearehigherbids,uptoa maximumpriceyou’rewillingtopay. Also,Iwouldconsiderincreasingthe earnestmoneydeposittoseller.This willdemonstrateyourcommitmentto thesale.Ifyouarenotabletopaycash forthehome,makesureyouarepre-approvedwithalocallenderor,evenbetter,fullyapproved!Also,consider minimizingcontingencies—waiveor limitinspectioncontingenciesandappraisals,ifyoufeelcomfortabledoing so.

SarahShoemaker

KellerWilliams,TheWindrowGroup (302)569-1334

Sarah@TheWindrowGroup.com

Inacompetitive housingmarket, standingout amongmultiple buyersiscrucial. Beforeconsidering visitinghomes,I willaskifyouare pre-approved.You mustshowthatyouarefinanciallyprepared,oryouwillnotbeconsideredbya seller.

Youragentshouldbeabletoresearch recentsalesintheareaandtellyouifit iswisetoconsiderofferingabovethe askingpriceifthehomeispricedcompetitively.Wheneverpossible,Isuggest tomyclientstoreducecontingenciesin theiroffer.Acleanofferwithouta homesaleorfinancingcontingencies canbemoreappealingtosellers.

Increasingyourdepositdemonstrates acommitmenttoclosing,showingthe selleryou’reareliablebuyer.Aknowledgeablerealestateagentcanprovide insights,helpyoucraftacompelling offerandnegotiateeffectivelyonyour behalf.Accommodatetheseller’stimelineorrequests,suchasalease-backora longerclosingperiod,whichmaymake youroffermoreattractive.Iliketo speakwiththeseller’sagentandgetas muchinformationaspossible.Ithelps mecraftanoffertailoredtotheseller’s needs.Wearelookingforawin-win!

Pierre Saez

EXPRealtyCoastalResortsGroup (732)208-2432

Pierre@EXPCoastal.com

shipsmultipletimes,gatheringpersonal insightintoallaspectsoftheDisney cruiseexperienceandisa“platinum” Disneycruiser.

“IplaneveryDisneyvacationas thoughitwasmyown,”saidWhitman, “righttothelastdetail,completewith printeditinerariescustomizedjustfor myclients,andI’mhereontheother endofthephoneduringtheirvacation shouldtheyneedmyhelp.Nothing makesmehappierthantoplanavaca-

tionforafamilyandthenhearback fromthemthatitwasthemostmemorablevacationtheyeverhad.”

EveryoneisinvitedtoattendWhitman’spresentationsonSaturday,partof theEllenRiceStudio&Gallery’songoing25thAnnualHolidayOpen Housefestivities.TheEllenRiceStu-

dio&Galleryislocatedat30124TerritoryTrail,OceanView,ontheartist’s homeproperty.Formoreinformation ortoscheduleapersonaltravelconsultation,callWhitmanat(302)4481534.Heregularlymeetswithclientsat thestudio,byappointment.

Shoemaker

Saez

CoastalPoint•Submitted TheGreaterMillsboroChamberofCommercehostedaribbon-cuttingNov.22at TyrePhysicalTherapy&Performancein Millsboro.Pictured,fromleft,are:the Tyreteam—JoshDonahue,PTA;Kevin Zeger,DPT;JesseZeger,DPT;PhilTyre, DPT,ATC;GreggInocencio,DPT;andDan Braun,DPT.

Dr.MartinLutherKingJr.Celebrationorganizingfor2025

TheDr.MartinLutherKingJr.CelebrationOrganizationofSussex Countyisinvitingeveryonetoparticipateinthe37thAnnualCommemorativeWeekendCelebrationinhonorof thelatecivilrightsleader,Jan.18-20, 2025.

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

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

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

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

OnSunday,Jan.19,2025,organizers areencouragingeveryonetoworshipat alocationoftheirchoice.“Throughout theweekend,weencourageyoutoparticipateinthevariousactivitiessponsoredbylocalorganizations,especially serviceprojects.”

OnMonday,Jan.20,2025,organizers willcontinuetheirannualtradition ofconductingaMondayHolidayCom-

munityWorshipService,beginningat 10a.m.Theservicewillbeinpersonat Conley’sUnitedMethodistChurch,locatedat33106JolynsWay,Lewes.

ThemessengerfortheMonday WorshipServiceistheRev.JaniceHerman,pastorofHarmony/Friendship UnitedMethodistChargeinMillsboro. Shewillpresentthemorningmessage intheformofaone-womanskit called“TheBagLady.”Theworship leaderwillbetheRev.CynthiaDaniels WilliamsfromFriendshipBaptist ChurchinLewes.ForMondayholiday worshipinformation,callJanieMillerat (302)227-3118.

Thepriceforbanquetticketsis$50 foradultsor$25forchildren15or younger,withadvancesalesonly.No ticketswillsoldatthedoor.ThedeadlinetoreserveticketsisJan.4,2025.For

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ticketsalesoradditionalinformation, callDonPetersonat(703)963-1871or emaildonpetersonde@gmail.com.

Asouvenirbookletwillbeavailable, with optionsforsponsorstopurchase 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 needed andappreciatedinperpetuating andnurturingthelegacy,thevisionand thedreamofDr.King,”organizers noted.

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

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Firstandforemost,Iwould makesureIhavea competentprofessionalRealtor,who willbeableto guideandadvise youthrougha competitivepurchasetransaction.Bepreparedtosubmit a“highestandbestoffer”withnocontingencies.Thismeansnoinspections, financingorsurvey.Preparetowaivethe reviewoftheHOAdocsandmove quicklytoafastsettlement.Prepareto submitanescalationclausewithacap.

Ijustsettledapropertythatwasa beachpropertythathadamultiple-offer situation.(Note:Thelistingagentisnot alwaysrequiredtodisclosethereare other offers.)MyclientandIstrategizedonthebestresulttoobtainthe winningbid.Weknewweneededto makethiseasyfortheseller.Welooked atalltheoptionsandthepossibleoutcomes,positiveandnegative.Wewent inwithafullpricecontract,takingthe home“asis,”leadingwithasubstantial escrowdeposit,a14-daysettlementand anescalationclausewithlargeincrementsupto10percentoverasking price.Weshowedtheproofoffundsto purchase.Wegotitdone!

Community

BethanyBeachcelebratestheseasonwithannualholidayevent

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Therewerejokesaboutfrozenfingersandcoldnosesattheannual tree-lightingceremonyatthebandstandinBethanyBeachlastweekend.

Onewomanwaswrappedfrom necktotoesinablanketshesaidshe hadpulledoffherbedbeforeleaving thehouse—butthespiritwaswarm, complimentaryhotchocolate,cookiesandpretzelswereappreciated,and SantaClauswasdelightful,patting dogsandbendingclosetohearchildren’swishes.

“Hello,BethanyBeach!”ajoyous JulieMalewski,eventscoordinator fortheTown,calledout,greetingthe crowdfromthestageontheevening ofSaturday,Dec.7.

“Hereweareincoatsandhats, freezingourbuttsoff.Anothergreat dayinBethanyBeach,right?”she saidtocheersandapplause.

Shereportedthatmorethan300 residentshadvotedintheCoastal ChristmasShowdowncontest,highlightingholidaydecorationsata numberofBethanyBeachhomes. Sheannouncedwinnersandpresentedthemwithyardsignsdeclaringtheirachievements.

WinnersincludedBestCoastal Theme,714Fenwood;MostFestive, 219Parkwood;MostElegant,601 PebbleCourt;GriswoldAward,426 CollinsStreet;andtheGrandPr ize, 423CanalWay—theonlySalt Pondentry.

“Thehousesarebeautiful.It makesitsofestivearoundhere,” Malewskisaid.

Bethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerceVisitorServices&AdministrativeAssistantSarahSpencer announcedthewinnersinthebusinesscategory.

BethanyBeachBookswasgrandprizewinner,whileotherwinnersincludedKellerWilliams,DiFebo’s, TidepoolToys&Gamesand 19Dough1.

Onstage,Santawasjoinedby “Frozen”moviecharactersElsaand Anna,aswellasacharacterfrom Moana,asMalewskiintroducedthe SouthernDelawareSchoolofthe ArtsShowChoir,providingholiday songs.

Malewskiremindedgueststhat, onDec.14and21,byreservation, therewillbetrolleytourstoseethe holidaydisplaysenteredinthe

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Santapetsagood,littlepuppyduringtheannualholidayeventhostedbytheTownofBethanyBeachandtheBethany-Fenwick ChamberofCommerce.

CoastalChristmasShowdown. Spectatorswillboardopen-air trolleysandtakefreeridesaround thecorporatelimitsofBethany BeachandSaltPond.Tomakereservations,visit www.bethanybeach.com,thenfind “HolidayHappenings”under“Activities.”

Additionally,BethanyBeach’s ChristmasattheCottagesisplanned forSaturday,Dec.14,withanAlpaca

ChristmasAdventureattheBethany BeachNatureCenterfrom10:30to noon,andVictoriancarolers,agingerbreadhouseactivityandtoursof thedecoratedhistoricalcottageat theDinker-IrvinMuseumfrom11 a.m.to1p.m. Malewskialsoannouncedthatthe annualFire&IceFestivalwillbe heldtheweekendofJan.31through Feb.2,2025,withthethemebeing “AWeekendfortheBooks.”

“Itwillbeallthingsliterary,” Makewskisaid. Afterward,BethanyBeachMayor RonCalefpronouncedthetreelightingasuccess.

“Itwentgreat,”hesaid,crediting Santa,whoalsodrivesthetowntrolley.

“Therewasagoodcrowdthere.I thinkitwasagoodideatobringthe

Bethanyholiday

SchooloftheArtschoirthere.They didanexcellentjob.Theybring momsanddadswiththemand grandparents,”Calefsaid,adding thatthisyear,he’saskingSantafor peaceonearth.

AlldaySaturday,theholiday eventswerewell-attended,Calef said.

“Thetrainwasnew.Thatwasvery good.Theponyridesonthebeach soldout.Itwasfree,butyouhadto register.Itwasgreat,”hesaid.

Afewdaysearlier,hehadpraised MalewskiandtheTown’seventsstaff for“neverceasingtoamazeme.”

“ThisTownputsonanincredible showforthekids—somereallynice stuff,fromSantacoming,tothe train,toponiesonthebeach,to hayrides.Howmuchbetterdoesit get?”

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora ThemajesticChristmastreewasofficiallylitupfortheseason.

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ClaudeMonet’s‘Impression:soleil levantisoneoftheworksonartthat willbeondisplayduringGalleryOne’s triptotheNationalGalleryofArtin Washington,D.C.

OnJan.15,2025,GalleryOnewill besponsoringabustriptoseethe “ImpressionistMoment”exhibitionat theNationalGalleryofArtinWashington,D.C.,celebratingthe150th yearofthebeginningoftheImpressionistmovement—consideredtobe thebirthofmodernpainting.

Theexhibitincludesmorethan350

paintingsfromthefirstImpressionist exhibition,aswellasworksfromthe establishedParisSalonattheAcademieofBeauxArtsduringthesame year,in1874.Theexhibitwillnotbe shownatanyotherUnitedStates venue,andguestswillbeabletoattend aspeciallecture at11a.m.intheEast WingLectureHall.

TheexhibitattheNationalGallery ofArtwasorganizedjointlywiththe Musee’d’Orsayandcommemoratesthe 150thanniversaryofthegroupof artistscalledtheImpressionists.

Since1667,theParisSalonheldthe definitiveyearlyjuriedartexhibitionat theAcademiedesBeauxArts,which couldmakeorbreakartists’careers.In Aprilof1874,thegroupcallingthemselves“TheSociétéAnonyme”gatheredtheirpaintings,drawings,prints andsculpturesandpresentedtheirfirst exhibitattheformeratelierofaphotographerontheBoulevarddesCapucines.Thatwasinresponsetothe refusalsthatmanyoftheartistswere gettingfromtheParisSalon.ItincludedPaulCezanne,EdgarDegas, ClaudeMonet,BertheMorisot, CamillePissarro,AlfredSisleyand others.

Theirartworkwasdistinctlydifferentfromthestaidhistorical,religious, andmythologicalrealismdisplayedat theSalon.Theirlooselypaintedstyle depictingordinarylife,natureand landscapes,withtheuseofboldcolor andlight,becameknownas“Impressionism”afteranartcritic’sobservation.

TheNationalGalleryispresenting thesetwodistinctstyles,theoldand thenew,asataleoftwoexhibitions during1874.Theroomsarefilledwith Salonpaintingsside-by-sidewithImpressionistpaintingsthatwereshown atthesametimebutintwodifferent places.ThecontrastisdesignedtorevealtheoriginsofImpressionismand howitisarevolutionarywayofpaintingandrepresentationoftheworld thatbeganwhatisknownasmodern painting.

Participantswillhaveampleopportunitytoviewthefullcollectionofthe gallery.Therearemanyoptionsfor lunchandsnacksatthemuseum.

TraveltoandfromtheNational Gallerywillbeinadeluxetouringbus withamenitiesfortravelcomfort.The approximatedeparturetimewillbe 6:30a.m.fromOceanView,returning about7:30p.m.Therewillbetwo pickup/dropoffsites—oneinthe OceanView/Bethanyareaandthe otheraround15minuteslaterinthe Rehobotharea.

Thecostofthetripis$110,dueat thetimeofreservation.Spaceislimited.Makeareservationbycontacting GalleryOneat(302)537-5055orvisit GalleryOneat32AtlanticAvenue, OceanView.

LaRedHealthCenterCEO BrianOlsonwasrecentlyrecognized bytheDelawareRuralHealthInitiative(DRHI)onNationalRural HealthDayasaCommunityStar.

DRHIisapartnershipofState andcommunity-basedorganizations thatsupportruralDelawareresidents’ accesstoprimarycare,behavioral healthandoralhealthcare.Delaware —particularlySussexCounty—is consideredamedicallyunder-served area,meaningitismoredifficultfor ruralresidentstohavetheirhealth careneedsmet.

TheNationalOrganizationofthe StateOfficesofRuralHealth (NOSORH)establishedtheannual CommunityStarRecognitionProgramin2015tohighlightthepeople andorganizationsthatmakesignificantcontributionstoruralhealth. Eachyear,themorethan300rural healthStarsacrossthecountryare recognizedonNationalRuralHealth Day.

OlsonwasnamedDelaware’s CommunityStarbyDRHI.Hewas honoredataceremonyatSunBehavioralHealthonNov.21,National RuralHealthDay.Olsonwasrecognizedforthesignificantcontributionshehasmadetoruralhealth careinSussexCountyoverthelast twodecadesasLaRedHealthCenter’sCEO.

L aRedbeganin2001asatelephonehotlineprogramwithinthe nonprofitLaEsperanza.Theprogramconnectednon-English-speakingresidentstohealthcareservices inthecommunity.LaRedgrewexponentiallyunderOlson’sleadership.

Today,LaRedHealthCenteris SussexCounty’sonlyfederallyqualifiedhealthcarecenter(FQHC),providinghealthcareservicestojust under14,000ruralresidents.

LaRednowoffersprimarycare, pediatrics,women’shealthcare,be-

havioralhealthcare,women’shealth careandsubstance-usedisorder treatmentatthreelocations,inMilford,GeorgetownandSeaford.Dentalcareservicesareofferedin GeorgetownandMilford.LaRed alsorecentlyaddedamobilehealth unitthatoffersprimarycaretoits countywidenetwork.

OlsonalsowassuccessfulinhavingtheDelawareWomen,Infants& Children(WIC)programsetupprogramofficesonsiteatLaRed’s Georgetownoffice,makingiteasier foritspatientstoaccessthenutrition programfortheiryoungchildren.

“Iamhumbledbythisaward,” saidBrianOlson,LaRedHealth CenterCEO. “Ihavebeenfortunate thatduringmycareer,Ihaveworked withmanytalentedindividualswho sawtheneedforhealthcareservices forunder-servedpopulationsinSussexCountyandsharedmyvisionfor makinghealthcareaccessibleto everyoneinourcommunity.Iam proudofallthatwehavebeenable toaccomplishtogether.”

RachelHersh,LaRed’sCEOelect,saidthateveryoneatLaRed appreciatesOlson’svisionandleadership.

“WeareallgratefultoBrianfor thevibranthealthcaresystemthat hehelpedbuildatLaRedHealth Center,”Hershsaid.“ManypeopleI havemetinthecommunityhavetold mestoriesofhowLaRedhasmadea differenceintheirlivesorthelivesa familymember.Thishonoriswelldeserved.Weareallveryproudof Brianandthelegacyofcarethathe builtinSussexCounty.”

TolearnmoreabouttheCommunityStarProgramandthe2024 CommunityStars,visit https://powerofrural.org/2024-community-stars/.Formoreinformation aboutLaRedHealthCenter,visit www.laredhealthcenter.org.

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Patti Varol

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheChristmasstoryofJesusbeingborn inanunassumingmangerinBethlehem, afterMaryandJosephtraveledtheretoregisterforacensus,willcometolifeat Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church’sannualLiveNativityonFriday, Dec.13.

Twopresentationswillstartat6p.m. andconcludeat8p.m.outsidethechurch, orinthechurchhallifitrains.

“Whilewedon’tknowtheexactdateof thebirthofChrist,historyhasputitinDecemberbecause,duringthedarkestnight, weneedthebrightestlighttoshineinour lives.Andthisyearisnodifferent.Weall havehadourdarkanddifficultnightsin thepastyear;nowisthetimetolookup andfindtheloveandhopeChristoffers,” theRev.Dr.RebeccaCollison,churchpastor,toldtheCoastalPointthisweek.

“TheliveNativityinvitesordinarypeopletoexperienceanextraordinarygift and thatisgoodnewsofgreatjoyforallpeople. ThepurposeoftheliveNativityistoemphasizeasimpleeventofprofoundimportancethathasechoedthroughtheyears. ThestoryofthebirthofJesusChristwill bepresentedthroughscriptureandcarols twotimesthroughouttheevening,at6p.m.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE

By Mark MacLachlan & John MacLachlan

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword

December12

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,meetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipesandhow toimprovethem,aswellasthebookitself. Thisclubisagreatwayforyoutomeet membersofyourcommunityandtrynew foods!(BringTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.)Thismonth,wewil lbecooking fromTheCompleteAutumn&WinterCookbookbyAmericanTestKitchen.Copiesof thebookwillbeavailableforcheckoutat thecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.A referencecopywillbeavailableuponrequestifnoothercopiesareavailable. Free,forages18-plus,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

One-on-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingt otraceyourroots?Notsurehow togetstarted?NancyN.willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com, andgiveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S.databasesatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,90-minute session.Registrationopensat2p.m.on Nov.28atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,

BethanyBeach,DE19930

HolidayHandbellConcert— JoinSouth CoastalLibrary at4p.m.forafreeholiday concertastheMarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchHandbellChoirplaysselectionsofholidaymusic.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Kids’JingleBellCraft— Makeapersonalizedjinglebellcraftforyourselforafriend atSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.!Forelementary-agechildren,whomustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Registrationis requiredandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostorie s,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults!— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

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

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

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formoreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganiza tionwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf&

CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreab outLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

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

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost24 AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothe areaandwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliary asanewmember,orlookingtogetmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwith thebartenderandshewillfindanofficerto takecareofyou.

PROTECTION SALE

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

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWed nesdayat8:30a.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 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 lawyersandsocialserviceap pointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,i nscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

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

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof

andat7p.m.Cocoa,cookiesandcaroling aroundacozyfirewillinvitealltoexperiencethatfirstChristmasonceagain,”the pastoradded.

JillTaylor,co-chairwomanoftheevent, inyearspasthastoldtheCoastalPointthat theeventis“justmyfavoritepartofChristmas.”

“Thesemomentsarewhatmakes Christmashappen.Thespiritisthere,”she said,describingthecharacters,including Jesus’youngmotherMary;hisearthlyfather,Joseph;anangel;andthethreewise men—Melchior,aPersianscholar;Caspar, anIndianscholar;andBalthazar,aBabylonianscholar.

“It’sjustsuchabeautiful,tendertime andasimplewayofsharingthegoodnews ofJesus’birthandIjustloveit.It’sfor everyoneofallages,allcolors.Everyonecan takeapart.Theycanseethestoryandthey canwalkoutandcarryChristmas.Ilove thatfamiliesparticipateinthistogether,” Taylorsaid.

“IthelpsusgetbacktowhatChristmas isallabout,ahopeborninanunlikelyplace, apeacethatmakesnoearthlysense,ajoy beyondourimagination.Andloveforall people,”Collisonadded.

“ItisareminderofhowGodusesordinarypeople—yearafteryear—tosenda messageofhopeforeachgeneration.And thatkindofhopeiswhatweneedinthe crazinessofourworldtoday,”shesaid.

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.Justsignthe bookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.

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

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

DagsboroishostingdinnereverySatu rday 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. atthechur ch.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtipsondealingwiththelossofa lovedone.Formoreinformation,call5399510.

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

MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeachmo nth 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.to1:30p .m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38 thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

Open House

PRICEIMPROVEMENT

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

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to9:45a.m. atTheHopeCenter.Theclassesaresession-based,notdrop-in,socontact Carol Lynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch02@gmail.comformoredetailson thesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$7drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.co m.

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

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

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

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

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento

thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand third ThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.

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

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

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

Hobby/Craft

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

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth.Thereisnofee,andtherewill becoffee,donutsandfellowship.Formore information,callMikeStramellaat(410) 419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,can gettogetherattheMillsboroPizza KingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

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

patronstoplaygameseveryThursdayat1 p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble,and cardgames.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.!We'vegotPS5,Nintendo Switch,andRetroConsoles.Ages12and up.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! RegistrationRequired.Youcansignuponlinebyv isitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB

Events

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Music

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSea-

@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

December13

Let’sTalkBooks!— Participantsareencouragedtobringtheircurrentreadwith themtoSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.We willdiscusscurrentreads,favoriteauthors, andmanyotherbook-relatedtopics!Get ideasfornewtitlesandauthorsfromeach otherandmeetotherreadingenthusiasts inyourarea.Participantswillals ohavethe opportunitytocolorabookmarkwhilethey chat,andlightsnackswillbeprovided. Free,forAges18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)

sideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyville.Theyareopentothepublic everyWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m. TheClubhouseisclosedonSaturday, Nov.30.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub. com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Resident s/History/TownMuseum.”

858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

December14

CookiesandBooksandMore— St. Martha’sEpiscopalChurchinBethany beachishostingaChristmasCookie, BakedGoodsandBookSalef rom9a.m.to 1p.m.Organizerssuggestpeopleshould arriveearly—theChristmascookiesarea crowd-favoriteandusuallyselloutquickly. Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more!

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdsaturdayofeachmonththrough October.VariousrailroadandTownartifacts datingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays ofthetownareondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabiliathroughthelate20th Century.Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formore information,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and

SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bet hanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

MiltonHolidayHouseTour— The Women’sClubofMiltonispresentingnine charminghomesinMiltonaspartofits 2024MiltonHolidayHouseTour.Thetour runsfrom2to6p.m.(rain,shineorsnow), andticketscost$25inadvance.Topurchase,call(302)329-9738,orvisitThe MercantileatMilton,LewesGourmetor FriendlyFlorist.Ticketscanbepurchased thedayofthetourfor$30atTheMercantileatMiltonandtheMiltonH istoricalSo-

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toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellow shipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMenofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to 7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to 7p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChu rchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

Alex Justiniani, PPR Certified Director of Racquet Sports

Mike Sneller, PPR Certified Pickleball Professional

cietyandMuseum.

AnimalFundraiser— BethanyBrewing,in OceanView,issponsoringitsthirdannual SantaPawsfundraisertobenefitHumane AnimalPartnersfrom1to3p.m.Inexchangeforadonationofpetfoodortoys, youwillreceiveadigitalphotoofyourpet withSantaPaws.Photoswillbetakenona first-come,first-servedbasisaftersigning in.Dogsmustbeonaleash,catsinacarrier.BethanyBrewingislocatedat38450 HickmanRd.,inOceanView.Formoreinforma tion,callDebbieat(856)371-3974.

PolarExpress— SalemChurchisshowing PolarExpressasthisyear’sholidaymovie. Theeventbeginsat9a.m.,withcrafts,a pictureareaandabreakfastofpancakes, sausageandmore.Holidaypajamasare welcome.Thisisfree,andthefirst50childrenwillreceiveabell.

FreeMovie— MarinersBethelGMCishostingafreemovienightattheHopeCenter at6:30p.m.Iftheweatherallows,the showingwillbeoutatthePavilion.This willbea showingof“TheChroniclesof Narnia:TheLion,TheWitchandThe Wardrobe.”ThemovieisratedPG.There willbehotchocolate,popcorn,cookiesand beanbagchairsforthechildren.Tableswill besetupfortheguardians,aswell.Doors willopenat6p.m.andthemoviewillstart at6:30p.m.sharp.

HolidayMatinee— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat1p.m.foraChristmasmovie matineeinourCommunityRoom.We’llbe showingChristmaswiththeKranks(PG) justintimefortheholi days.Formoreinformation,call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Army-NavyWatchParty— WeichertRealtors-BeachBoundissponsoringawatch partyfortheArmy-Navyfootballgameat HarpoonHanna’s.Thepartystartsat1 p.m.andthegamekicksoffat3p.m.The eventwillraiseawarenessandfundsfor militaryveteransthroughtheorganization, OperationWeCare.Thisis free,andopen forallages.

December15

BreakfastwithSanta— VFWPost7234 AuxiliarywillholdBreakfastwithSantaon Sunday,Dec.15,from9a.m.untilnoon,at theVFWPost,locatedat29265Marshy HopeWayinOceanView.Afreepancake breakfastwillbeprovidedtofamilieswith children12oryounger.Thoseregistering shouldprovidethenumberofadults(maximumoftwo)accompanyingthechildren, andlisteachchild’sname,ageandthree giftsthechildwouldenjoy,int he$10to $20pricerange.Reservationsarerequired andmustbemadeviae-mailbeforeNov. 24,atcindyvfwaux7234@yahoo.com,due tospacelimitationsandtogiveSanta’s helperstimetoshop.Thisisafreeevent, butorganizersarerequestingdonationsof foodpantryitemstohelplocalpantries.

December16

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealfo r beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor

aslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat10:15amonNov.12 andisavailableatsou thcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

FreeHearingClinic— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandShoreHearingfrom11a.m. to4p.m.forhearingtests,consultations, OtoscopicEvaluations,andcleanings-all freeofcharge!Appointmentsrequired.Call 757-787-2311tosetupyourappointment. Formore information,call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. StorytimeatParsonsFarm— JoinFrank-

fordPublicLibraryeveryMondayat11 a.m.forstorytellingandsongsatParsons FarmFreshCafe.ThisStory-timeisopen toallages.Weatherpermitting,anycancellationswillbepostedonFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.No Registrationisrequired.Call302-732935 1orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Hooks&Needles— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting,crocheting,andneedlepointintheevening!All levelsarewelcometoattend.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

December17

iPadandAppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersofall skilllevelsarewelcometoattendthissupportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,

sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. YinYangYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogains tructor,forafree one-houryinyangyogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.thatcombines activemovementsandpostureswithlonger heldpassivestretchestoenergizethebody andfocusthemindwhilealsocreatinga senseofbalanceandharmonywithin.(Not thesameasGentleFlowYoga.)Please bringayogamatortowelfromhome.The instructoralsorecommendstwo4-inchdeepfoamyogablocks.Registrationopens at3p.m.onDec.10athttps://southcoastal.lib. de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PhotographyClub— Doyouliketotake

VFWPost7234

Auxiliarytohost

BreakfastwithSanta

VFWPost7234Auxiliarywillhold BreakfastwithSantaonSunday,Dec. 15,from9a.m.untilnoon,attheVFW Post,locatedat29265MarshyHope WayinOceanView.Breakfastwillbe servedat9:15a.m.

Afreepancakebreakfastwillbeprovidedtofamilieswithchildren12 younger(withamaximumoftwoadults perfamily).Thechildrenwillhavea chancetomeetSantainaChristmasthemedatmosphere,andSantawillhave personalizedgiftsforthechildren.

Reser vationsarerequiredandmust bemadeviae-mailbeforeNov.24,at cindyvfwaux7234@yahoo.com,dueto spacelimitationsandtogiveSanta’s helperstimetoshopforitemsrequested.

Thoseregisteringshouldprovidethe numberofadults(maximumoftwo)accompanyingthechildren,andlisteach child’sname,ageandthreesuggested giftsthechildwouldenjoy,inthe$10to $20pricerange).Santa’shelperswill makeeveryefforttogettheoneofthe suggestedgiftsbutwillsubstituteifthey areunabletoaccommodatethechild’s wish.Santaplanstogreetthechildby name,givethechildawrappedgiftand poseforpictures.

Thisisafreeevent,butorganizers arerequestingdonationsoffoodpantry itemstohelplocalpantries.

SussexCounty carolers,groups collectmorethan 17,000fooditems

Hundredsofpeopleturnedoutin downtownGeorgetownonThursday night,Dec.5,forthe41stannualCaroling onTheCircletocelebratetheseasonand helpthoseinneed.Thisyear’sCarolingon TheCircle,sponsoredbySussexCounty government,againprecededtheGeorgetownChamberofCommerce’sannual Christmasparade,apairingstartedin2023 togivethecommunityonefestive-filled eveningofmusic,marchingunitsandmerriment.

OrganizersattheendofeveningannouncedthatCarolingonTheCircleso farhadcollectedmorethan17,000canned goodsandothernon-perishableitemsfor localfoodpantries,whichwillfeedneedy familiesinthecommunity duringthe colderwintermonthsahead.ThecampaigncontinuesthroughtheendofDecember.

Eachyear,CarolingonTheCirclekicks offtheholidayseasonforSussexCounty, whileservingasacommunityfooddriveto benefitlocalfoodbanks.Startedin1984as

Bethany Beach Businesses~

Alice and Laila

Beautiful Women’s Clothing

Open Year Round 26 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Bethany Beach Books

Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus 10am-Noon

15% Off Adult Hardcovers 99 Gar eld Parkway

Bethany Blues

Elf on the Shelf 6 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Bethany Sports Cards & Collectibles

Free Pokémon Cards (while supplies last) 123 Gar eld Parkway #7

Bethany Surf Shop

The Go-To Source for All Your Sur ng Needs! 99 Gar eld Parkway

Coronado Jewelers

Elf on the Shelf

Open Daily at 10am 97 Gar eld Parkway

Dana’s Pantry & Package Store

20% Off All Cocktail Accessories (Alcoholic Bev. Not Discounted) 98 Gar eld Parkway

DiFebo’s Restaurant & Market

Award winning Italian & Award winning desserts! 788 & 789 Gar eld Parkway

Fells Point Surf Co.

Elf on the Shelf 114 Gar eld Parkway

Saturday, December

Join your friends and neighbors this Beach! Stroll through town and enjoy

These great shops and restaurants will specials all day. Bring the kids Visit thequietresorts.com for a comprehensive businesses and hours Elf on the Shelf - Participating businesses

Fish Tales

20% Off Bethany Beach Sweatshirts & Tees 116 Gar eld Parkway

10:00am - Noon Visit with Bethany Beach Books, 10:30am - Noon Alpaca Nature Center, 807 11:00am - 1:00pm Christmas (Victorian Carolers, Gingerbread House Activity Dinker-Irvin Museum, Noon - 2pm Visit Tidepool Toys and 2:00pm - 6:00pm Holiday Tidepool Toys & Games,

Japanesque

10% Off Storewide

December 14th

this Saturday in downtown Bethany enjoy all that Bethany has to offer. will be open, offering great sales and kids too, there’s plenty to do. comprehensive list of participating hours of operation.

Scavenger Hunt businesses during business hours

(Saturday, December 14 ONLY) 16 N. Pennsylvania Ave

JJ Stones

Elf on the Shelf Open Daily 10am 98 Gar eld Parkway

Patsy’s Restaurant

partoftheDelawareFirstinitiative,CarolingonTheCirclecontinuestohelpthose inneedagenerationlater.Todate,the community hasdonatedmorethan 800,000fooditemsthroughtheCaroling onTheCircleprogramthroughoutthe courseofits41-yearhistory.

Creative Coastal Cuisine 121 Campbell Place

Pie

Artisan Pizzas, Wine & Local Craft Beer Gift Certi cates Available 20 N. Pennsylvania Ave

Rhodes 5&10

Great Selection of Puzzles 50% Off Bethany Sweatshirts & Tees 118 Gar eld Parkway

with Santa & Mrs. Claus Books, 99 Gar eld Parkway

Alpaca Christmas Adventure

807 Gar eld Parkway

Christmas at the Cottages

“Yearafteryear,Iamcontinually amazedby,andthankfulfor,theoutpouringofgenerosityweseedisplayed throughouttheCarolingonTheCircle program,”CountyAdministratorToddF. Lawsonsaid.“SussexCountianscoming together,fortheirfellowcitizens,tocelebratetraditionandcontinuingthetraditionofhelpingthoseamonguswho maybeneedthatextrasupport,especially duringtheholidays.Itmakesmeproudto callSussexCountyhome.”

AspartoftheCarolingevent,Sussex Countyonceagaincalledonthepublicto ‘PackthePod’bysettingupa14-foot-by7-footstoragetraileronTheCircle.The unitservedasafocalpointforCaroling andtoheightenawarenessaboutthefood drive.And,newthisyear,theCountypartneredwiththeFoodBankofDelawareto helpwithonlinedonations,aswellascollectionanddistributionofitemstolocal pantries.

Ropewalk

BOGO Desserts All Day! 107 Gar eld Parkway

Tackle Up

Carolers, Museum Tours

Activity (while supplies last)) 318 Gar eld Parkway

Sport shing & Lifestyle Apparel 30% Off Entire Store (excludes Revo, Hook, and Grundens) 100 Gar eld Parkway #6

Thisyear’sCarolingevent,alongwith collectionsfromSussexCountyCouncil, Countyemployees,numerousschools, groupsandbusinessesleadinguptothe event,helpedthisyear’spreliminarytotal toreachapproximately17,250items.With severalweeksstillleftinthedrive,the Countyhopestotakethefinaltotaleven higherbytheNewYear.

In2023,thecampaigncollectedmore than18,000itemsforlocalpantries.

Visit with Santa Games, Boardwalk

Holiday Open House Games, Boardwalk

Tangerine Goods

Elf on the Shelf 101 Gar eld Parkway #8

Tidepool Toys & Games

Visit with Santa 12-2pm 15% Off Wooden Railway & Science Bethany Beach Boardwalk

Water Lili

Open Daily on the Boardwalk Bethany Beach Boardwalk Ocean View: 111 Atlantic Ave

Forthisyear’sefforts,thepubliccan continuetodropoffcannedgoodsand non-perishablefooditemsbetween8:30 a.m.and4:30p.m.MondaythroughFridayattheCounty AdministrativeOffices buildingonTheCircleinGeorgetown. TheCarolingonTheCircle/PackthePod fooddrivewillcontinueuntilDec.31. Meanwhile,monetarydonations,at https://give.fbd.org/caroling,willcontinue tobeacceptedthroughoutthemonthof December.

Lawsonthankedthepublicandthose inattendanceattheDec.5eventandacknowledgedseveralparticipatinggroups. ThoseincludedtheSussexCountyCouncil,Countyemployees,AloftAeroArchitects,AmericanPortableMiniStorage, ChardonLtd.,FirstStateManufactured HousingAssociation,Fuqua,Willard& SchabP.A.,theGeorgetownPublicLibrary,HomeDepot(Lewes),Joseph Farms,LittleEinsteinPreschool(Georgetown),MegeeMotors,Moore&RuttP.A. andStayton,Dickens&WebsterLLP,as wellasGeorgetownMiddleandRehoboth Elementaryschools.

Itemscollectedwillbedonatedtoapproximately20areapantries,sheltersand churchorganizationsfordistribution withinSussexCounty.

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, December 16

Gentle Yoga Flow 10:15—11:15 am

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

Tuesday, December 17

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

Discuss new features, tips, & ask questions about Apple devices. Learn from each other and meet new people in your community.

Yin Yang Yoga 4:45—5:45 pm

Join us for a free 1-hour yin yang yoga class with RYT500 certified yoga instructor, Sarah Schaber. This yoga class will combine active movements & postures with longer held passive stretches to energize the body & focus the mind while also creating a sense of balance & harmony within. In order to ensure all participants' safety, we do ask that you are able to move & reposition independently.

Wednesday, December 18

Story Time with Bluey 10:30—11:30 am

Join us for a very special Story Time with Bluey!

Happy Bookers Book Club 2—3:00 pm

Read new books & meet others in your community! This month, we’ll be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.

Crime Solvers! 5—6:45 pm

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

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.

Enrich. Inspire. Educate.

302–858-5518

43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach South Coastal Library

photographs?ComejoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.forthisfunclub wherewewillshareourfavoriteimages andlearnfromeachotherhowtotakebetterphotos.Thisrelaxedgroup-centered programisopentoallthosewhotakephotosontheirphones,digitalcamerasorfilm cameras.Takethechallengeofour monthlythemetoexpandyourartofphotography.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

December18

BethelThriftShop— BethelThirftShop, locatedbehindBethelMethodistChurchin Dagsboro,willbeopenfrom10a.m.to1 p.m.everyWednesdayuntilChristmas.The shophashouseholditems,clothing,Christmasitemsandmore,andislocatedat111 LingoStreet.

StoryTimewithBluey— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.foravery specialStoryTimewithBluey!Asalways, we'llincorporateearlyliteracyskillswith songs,r hymes,repetition,movement,& stories!Free,foragesBirth–5andtheir caregivers.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheir nextHappyBookersmeeting!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussacho-

senbook.Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This bookclu bisnolongerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopetoseeyouin-person!This monthwewillbediscussingBlackCakeby CharmaineWilkerson.Limitedcopieswill beavailableforcheckoutatthecirculation deskstartinginDecember.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat(302)8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrime loveror anaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14-Adult.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided.Registrationopensat5pmon Aug.28andisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 FeelingsRock— JoinFran kfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagebirth-5yrs.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengagey ourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation!Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB

@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

December19

Book-CooksforGrades3-5— Callingall juniorchefsingrades3-5!SouthCoastal Libraryisworkingourwaythroughsection 641.5oftheDeweyDecimalsystem(that's ourcookbooksection!)at5p.m.We'll learnkitchenbasicsasweindividually choosearecipetocreateandbringtothe nextsession(wemeetonce/month—visit ourwebsitefordates.)Aswelookahead totastin gotherstudent'sdishes,we'll learnhowtheymadethemaswellaswhat theylearnedfromtheirexperiencecooking athome.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistent ostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-

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Eventgoersenjoyedanightofentertainment,dazzlinglightsandatreelightingduringOceanView’sannualOldTownHolidayMarket,TreeLighting&TrailofLightsopening nightonSaturday,Nov.30th.TheTrailofLightswillbeopentothepubliceachnightfrom4:30to9p.m.

TrailofLightsdazzlethenightuntilNewYear’s

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheTownofOceanView’sTrailof LightsisputtingthemerryinChristmas,everyeveningfrom4:30to9p.m. throughNewYear’sDay.

Dozensoflightedfiguresarepositionedalongthetree-linedwalking pathatJohnWestPark,whereguests firstenjoyedseeingthematthisyear’s sixthannualOldTownHolidayMarket,TreeLighting&TrailofLights onNov.30,whentheTown’streewas litandguestsshopped,snacked,socializedandvisitedwithSantaClaus.

SantaarrivedcourtesyoftheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.

“TheydeliverSantainstyleeach year,”TownManagerCarolHouck said,thankingfirecompanymembers andtheOceanViewCommunity EmergencyResponseTeam(CERT ) “forhandlinglogisticsandourshuttle service,andIndianRiverGolfCarsfor donatingtheuseoftheshuttles.”

TheBelleTonesandIndianRiver HighSchoolChoirperformed,and membersofBoyScoutTroop281 roastedchestnutsandsoldother snacks.

“OurTrailofLightsisalways

launchedduringourOldTownHolidayevent,forthelastfiveyears,” Houcksaid,addingthatit’saselfguided,freetourandbeganduringthe COVID-19pandemicforfamiliesto enjoy.

Amongthemanyfiguresareapolicecar,nutcrackers,SantaClausand hisreindeer,aChristmastree,candy canes,angelsandsnowflakes.

“Familiesandindividualshavetold ustheylookforwardtotheOldTown eventandcontinuingtovisitJohn WestParkthroughouttheseasonto walkthetrailafterdarkandvisitour holidaytree—also,thattheparkis

beautifullitupfortheholidays,” Houcksaid.

“Wehaveestimatedthat,overthe courseoftheevent,approximately 2,000peoplevisited,withthebulkof thecrowdthereforthetree-lighting andarrivalofSanta,”shesaid.

Becausetheairwaschillyforthe event—“seasonablycold,”asHouck describedit—thechildren’scraftwas giventokidsinbagssotheycould takeithomeandworkonit.

“Thegingerbreadslideandicehousemazewerehits,withthelittle onesstayingbusyallday,”Houcksaid.

NEW HOMES AT THE DELA ARE BEACHES

bandplayingtheclarinet.Shewasa staunchsupporterof4-H,servingas aleaderfor62years,andwasproud tohavebeenawardedTheLink’s Award,SussexCountyLeader’s,Joy SparkoAwardand4-HHallof Fame.“Itwassaidthatpeoplehave redblood,Carlenehadgreenblood.”

ShewasalsoamemberofFrankfordMethodistChurchandfaithfullyattendedSt.George’sUnited MethodistChurchinClarksville, Del.,for71years,wheresheserved asaSunday-schoolteacherformore than30years.AtlanticCommunity ThriftShop(ACTS)wasoriginally startedbyrepresentativesfromfive localchurches,andJoneswasoneof thosefiveindividuals.

Joneswasavoraciousreaderand faithfullyreadthroughtheBible everyyearfor70years.

Inadditiontoherparents,Jones wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,RobertH.Jones,in2016;and twoaunts,ElsieMartinandMary Hartenzimer.Sheissurvivedbyher twochildren,MecheleJones,and MichaelJonesandhiswife,Celeste, allofFrankford;andfourgrandchildren,HayleyBrennanofSanDiego, Calif.,MollyBrennanofRidgely, Md.,SchylarJonesofMillsboro,

Del.,andDerekJonesofFrankford.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldat 11a.m.onWednesday,Dec.11, 2024,atSt.George’sUnited MethodistChurch,34337Omar Road,Frankford,Del.,wherefriends andfamilycouldcallafter10a.m. Intermentwastofollowintheadjoiningchurchcemetery.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinJones’nameto St.George’sUnitedMethodist Churchattheaboveaddress.

MaryAgnes(Mooney)Klein,95

MaryAgnes(Mooney)Klein,95, diedpeacefullyinhersleepather homeinBethanyBeach,Del.,early Fridaymorning,Dec.6,2024,surroundedbyfamily.Shewasborn April2,1929,intheBronx,New York.

SheattendedCathedralHigh SchoolinManhattanandlater workedforMetropolitanLifeInsuranceCompanyandWestinghouse,as anexecutivesecretary.Shewasactive intheYoungCatholicWorkermovement,whereshemetherhusband, Josef“Joe”Klein,anexchangeFulbrightScholarfromGermanyat ManhattanCollege.Theymarriedin 1955andsettledinToronto,Canada. Adecadelater,theymovedtothe Washington,D. C.,areawiththeir sevenchildren.Theywelcomedtwo moreboysoverthenextfewyears.

JoeKleindiedin1995.Mary AgnesKleincontinuedworkingasa bookkeeperandbartenderatCedar HillInn,untilsheretiredtoBethany Beachin1999.Sheenjoyedline dancingwiththeOceanCity,Md., recreationcenter,attendingplaysand concerts,familyreunions,andentertainingmanyfriendsandrelatives overtheyears.

Thingsshelovedincludedwine, whiskey,friends,family,dancing,parties,everysocialeventandchurch. ShewasanactivememberofSt. Ann’sCatholicChurchinBethany Beach,includingtheSodalityandSt VincentdePaulSociety,andwasa foundingmemberoftheSt.Ann’s BellChoir.

Sheservedasareadingtutorfor thechildrenatJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchoolandwasactivein severalRedHatSocietygroups.She lovedplayingMexicanTrainand Bonco,andplayingcardswithher familyandfriends.ShewasespeciallyfondofsingingIrishsongs withherbrothers,childrenandthe wholeMooneyclan.

Kleinwasprecededindeathby herparents,JamesandAnnie Mooney;husband,JosefFranzKlein; brother,JamesMooneyandhiswife, Bette,andtheirson,GeraldMooney andtheirgranddaughter,Emily Domzalski;herbrotherFrank Mooneyandhiswife,Marilyn;her brotherLarry“BrotherJude” Mooney,CFC;andbrother-in-law, EzioPizziol.Sheissurvivedbyher ninechildrenandtheirfamilies,Barbara(andSteven)Harperandtheir daughter,Catherine;MaryAnne (andMark)Rishebargerandtheir children,MichaelAndrewandAngela;RoseMaryKlein;Michael Klein;JosephKlein(andColleen) andtheirchildren,JoshandDylan andgrandchildren,BryceandLiam; Maureen(andChristopher)Trivers

andtheirchildren,CameronandAndrea;James(andSallie)Klein; Stephen(andJodi)Klein;and LawrenceKleinandhisson,David;a sister-in-law,EviePizziol;andseveralcousins,niecesandnephews. Therewillbetimetovisitwith familymembersat10a.m.priorto Massat11a.m.onFridaymorning Dec.13,2024,atSt.Ann’sCatholic Church,691GarfieldParkway, BethanyBeach,Del.Theservicewill bestreamedonline.Inlieuofflowers, donationsmaybesentinmemoryof MaryAgnesKleintotheSt.Vincent dePaulSocietyatSt.Ann’sChurch athttps://stannbb.org/organizations/social-concerns/st-vincent-depaul/ortoTheBradyFundatCamp MariaRetreatCenter,41290Camp MariaRd,Leonardtown,MD20650, https://CampMaria.orgortoThe IrishChristianBrothersatEdmund RiceChristianBrothersFoundation, 260WilmotRoad,NewRochelle, NY10804,orwww.ercbna.org/donate.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

ElyceElizabethKoppenhofer

ElyceElizabethKoppenhofer wenthometobewiththeLordon Nov.27,2024,whilesurroundedby family.ShewasanativeofRoxana, Del.

KoppenhoferhadanexcitingcareerasastewardesswithAmerican AirlinesbeforebecomingaCampbell’sSoupwifeanddevoteeasshe supportedherhusbandinhiscareer. Shewasalovingmotherandgrandmother,andhadagiftforentertainingandhospitality.

Onecouldalwaysfindhertending tohermanyplants,ashergardenon theEasternShoreofVirginiawas hersanctuary.“Eyce,”asshewasreferredtobyhergrandchildren,was alsoanexcellentcookandknown amongstthefamilyas“TheQueen ofThanksgiving.”

Koppenhoferwasprecededin deathbyherparents,Robertand ThelmaWilgus;abrotherH.F.Wilgus;andherhusband,WilliamKoppenhofer.Sheissurvivedbyher brotherRobertWilgus(andElaine); twodaughters,SharlycePeterson (andJamie)andChantalCross(and Jeff);andsixgrandchildren,Chelsea, Lexi,Sarah,Mitch,Maddieand AnnaMae;aswellas12greatgrandchildren.

PatriciaR.‘Pat’Lewis,87

PatriciaR.“Pat”Lewis,87,of Dagsboro,Del.,diedWednesday, Dec.4,2024,surroundedbyherfamily.ShewasborninBerlin,Md., daughterofthelateE.Peter RichardsonandVirginia(Quillin) Richardson.

SheretiredfromworkasaregisterednursefortheStockleyCenter inMillsboro,Del.,andhadworked forBeebeMedicalCenterformany years.ShegraduatedfromDelaware HospitalSchoolofNursingandwas amemberoftheAmericanLegion Post24AuxiliaryinDagsboro.

Lewiswasprecededindeathby herhusband,MinosGarrisonLewis; andasister,GailYourison.Sheis survivedbytwochildren,Craig Lewisandhiswife,Valerie,and KarenMumfordandherhusband, Reese,allofMillsboro,Del.;a granddaughter,LaurenEdgarand herhusbandMike;agrandson,BrandonLewisandhisfiancée,Maura West;andagreat-grandson,Nate Gebhart.

Afuneralservicewastobeheld onMondayDec.9,2024,atBishopHastingsFuneralHome,19S.Main StreetinSelbyville,Del.Burialwas tobeinRoxanaCemeteryinRoxana, Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsin Lewis’memorymaybemadeto DelawareHospice,100PatriotsWay, Milford,DE19963.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

CecileBuntingLort,88

CecileBuntingLort,88,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedpeacefully,sur-

roundedbylovedones,onSaturday, Nov.30,2024.ShewasborninBishopville,Md.,daughterofthelate LloydBuntingandMargaretSavage Bunting.Shewasoneoffivechildren whogrewupinSt.Martin’sNeck, graduatingfromBuckinghamHigh School.

Lortmarriedtheloveofherlife, Richard“Dick”Lort,eventuallymakingahomeinSelbyville,whereboth wereactiveinthecommunity throughouttheirlives.CecileLort workedpart-timeasabookkeeper forseverallocalbusinesses,buther foremostprioritywastakingcareof herfamily.

ShewasamemberofSalem ChurchinSelbyville,servingin manycapacitiesthroughoutherlife. Shealsoservedformanyyearsasa memberoftheSelbyvilleVolunteer FireCompanyLadiesAuxiliary.She co-ownedapartydecoratingbusiness,BalloonDeco,afterherchildrenweregrown.

Lortwasprecededindeathbyher husband,RichardD. LortSr.;a brother,MilbyBunting;andasister, NaomiJohnson.Sheissurvivedbya son,RichardDavidLortJr.(and Jeanette)ofTownsend,Del.;three daughters,SusanLortRunkofSalisbury,Md.,SharonLortWhittaker (andMark)ofRaleigh,N.C.,and SarahLortJohnson(andForrest)of Midlothian,Va.;twosisters,Mary AnnLayfieldofBishopville,Md., andBrendaStevensofSelbyville,

Del.;18grandchildren;and37greatgrandchildren.

Afuneralservicewasplannedon Saturday,Dec.7,2024,at11:30a.m., atBishop-HastingsFuneralHomein Selbyville,Del.Burialwastobein Redmen’sCemeteryinSelbyville, Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsin hermemorymaybemadetoSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany LadiesAuxiliary,P.O. Box88,Selbyville,DE19975,orSalemChurch, P.O.Box410,Selbyville,DE19975. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

DavidMichael ‘Dave’Townsend,68 DavidMichael“Dave”Townsend, 68,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedaway peacefully,surroundedbyhisloving family,onTuesday,Dec.3,2024,at hishome.HewasborninFrankford, Del.,onSept.23,1956,sonofthe lateGeorgeAllenTownsendandthe lateMaryElizabethLittleton Townsend.

Hewasaself-employedpainter, owningD.T.Painting,wherehewas asubcontractorforJimParker Buildersandself-proclaimed“the bestpainter.”

Hetookgreatpride,wasvery meticulousinhisworkandworked hardtoprovideforhisfamily.He hadagreatsenseofhumorandwas willingtogivetheshirtoffofhis ownbacktohelpsomeoneinneed. HewasalsoaDallasCowboysfan

andenjoyedwatchingsci-fimovies andTVshows.Hewillberememberedasadevotedandlovinghusband,fatherandgrandfather,and waswillingtodoanythingforhis family.

Inadditiontohisparents, Townsendwasprecededindeathby histwosisters,VickyFranklinand BarbarannFarrell.Heissurvivedby hislovingwifeof49years,Marina (Cortez)Townsend;fourchildren, RickyTownsendandhiswife,Leslie, ofDagsboro,Del.,EricaTownsend, alsoofDagsboro,JessicaTownsend Phillipsandherhusband,Glenn,of Frankford,Del.,andGeorge Townsend,alsoofDagsboro;12 grandchildren;andthreegreatgrandchildren.Heisalsosurvivedby hisfoursiblings,GeorgeTownsend ofDagsboro,GeorgeannaMowbray ofFrankford,GlenTownsendof Millsboro,Del.,andShane TownsendofClarksville,Del.;as wellashisbestfriend,AlfredMarshall;andseveralniecesand nephews.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom9to 11a.m.onThursday,Dec.12,2024, attheFrankfordChapelofMelson FuneralServices,43ThatcherSt., Frankford,Del.,whereafuneral servicewillbeginat11a.m.IntermentwillfollowatGateofHeaven CemeteryinDagsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.c om

Helen Elizabeth Rathbun (nee Stokes) of Ocean View, Delaware passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. She was born January 9, 1924 and would have celebrated her 101st birthday next month.

She is survived by her children, Janis Saxberg, Joyce Glass, Vincent Glass and Ernie Saxberg her son in law. Her grandchildren, Chad Glass, Keith Wood, Megan Glass, Justin Rosenfeld, and David Crovo. She was predeceased

sons Robert Crovo

Crovo and

grandson, Scott Rosenfeld.

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Delaware’shistorywillbecelebratedwithfun,adventureandprizes thisyearinacontestthatchallenges visitorstoexploreastatewidelineupof historicsitesinDecember.Thisyear’s DelawareDayAdventurecontestisinspiredbythestate’sroleinthenation’s founding,celebratedeachDec.7.Visitorswhoexplorethefivemuseums managedbytheStateofDelawarebetweenDec.7andDec.28whohave theirDelawareDaypassportssigned willgetachancetowinaprize.

Knownas“DelawareDay,”the Dec.7holidaymarksthemomentin

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TherulesoftheDelawareDayAdventurecontest,sponsoredbythe DelawareDepartmentofState’sDivisionofHistorical&CulturalAffairs, include:

•Participantswhovisitatleasttwo museumsandhavetheirpassports signedbyastaffmemberwillbeenteredtowinaprize.

•Foreveryadditionalmuseumvisited,withastaffmembersigningthe

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•Passportsareavailableateachsite andbydownloadviathecontestwebsite.

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The Herbies (28) ESPN 7:30 p.m.

Back for yet another year, this annual event aims to honor the standout athletes, teams and moments that have left a lasting mark on the world of sports, recognizing excellence and achievement across a wide range of equally complex disciplines.

Shark Tank (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Even sharks celebrate the holidays. This week, the Tank is transformed into a winter wonderland as visiting entrepreneurs prepare to present the Sharks with one-of-a-kind business opportunities that celebrate the timeless magic of the holiday season.

SATURDAY

Heisman Trophy Ceremony (28) ESPN 8 p.m.

Witness the peak of college football when this presentation of the sport’s most prized award, the Heisman Trophy, broadcasts live from the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. Last year, former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the award.

The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (3) CW 8 p.m.

To kick off the holly-jolly season, a group of Hollywood’s top celebrities join in this annual parade, which features nonstop festive fun with award-winning bands from across the country, colorful floats and larger-than-life character balloons.

SUNDAY

The Sound of Music (7) WMDT 7 p.m.

Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a young nun who leaves the convent to become a governess, in this beloved musical. The film is based on the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical and also stars Christopher Plummer as the widowed dad, Capt. Von Trapp.

An Evening With Dua Lipa (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.

With her latest album, “Radical Optimism,” hitting all the right notes, Grammy winner Dua Lipa is ready to celebrate the holidays with new songs, her greatest hits and a duet with Elton John in this new concert special from London’s Royal Albert Hall.

MONDAY

Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

This two-hour special brings the holidays to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry as Little Big Town performs Christmas classics and brand-new songs with guests Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck.

NFL Football (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

The NFC North has been tough from the beginning of the season, and the Minnesota Vikings have been solid throughout behind quarterback Sam Darnold. Can Bears quarterback Caleb Williams score the upset as Chicago visits U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis?

American Masters (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This documentary on country, pop, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll star Brenda Lee examines her early fame and life of poverty and how her work impacted other artists. With her hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” she is still a force on the charts today.

TUESDAY

FBI (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

When it comes to cases of tremendous magnitude, whether it be terrorism, organized crime or counterintelligence, it’s best to trust the experts. First class agents from the FBI work day and night to serve and protect their country in each new episode.

Joy — Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

It’s a cast of more than 500 as Broadway star Michael Maliakel and British actress Lesley Nicol join the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, along with actors and dancers, at Temple Square in Salt Lake City for a night of classic holiday songs. Night Court (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.

As the Rockefeller Christmas Tree sparkles and busy shoppers head store to store, Abby’s (Melissa Rauch) own holiday plans come to a halt, when a murder mystery causes chaos in the courthouse. Meanwhile, Gurgs (Lacretta) works on etiquette.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

If there’s one thing you can rely on, it’s that there will be a few more tricks up someone’s sleeve as viewers learn who has survived the rest of the castaways to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win $1 million in this Season 47 finale.

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024 (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Warm the cocoa, it’s the gift that keeps on giving as musical artists Katy Perry, Shaboozey, NCT Dream, Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Gracie Abrams and others take the stage during this holiday special.

Saturday Night Live (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

Nothing says the holidays like some Schweddy Balls. This special highlights classic holiday skits from past episodes of “SNL.” From Adam Sandler’s “The Hanukkah Song” to Steve Martin’s “Holiday Wish,” the laughs are wrapped and nonreturnable.

THURSDAY

The Great Christmas Light Fight (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

The fur-lined gloves are off as the Wright, Mach, Artz, MacGregor, Blasko, Slankard, Buchanan and Clinkscales families put their holiday decorations to the ultimate test in hopes of winning bragging rights and a whopping $50,000 in this season finale.

Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

Comedian Nate Bargatze gets wrapped up in the holiday spirit with his own Christmas special. Using his blend of deadpan stand-up comedy, along with pre-recorded comedy shorts, sketches and musical performances, it’s a humorous holiday in Nashville.

Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

What’s the opposite of a weekend in New England? Christmas in Las Vegas! Legendary entertainer Barry Manilow and his band set the holidays to music with

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Whatdoesitfeelliketoearnthe DIAAstatefootballchampionship?

Thequarterbackperusedthequestionlikehereadstheopposingdefense whileawaitingthesnapundercenteror intheshotgunformation.

“It’sagreatfeelingthat’shardtoput intowords,”answeredIndianRiver HighSchooljuniorsignal-callerDylan Grise.“Thereisnofeelinglikewinning alongsidethepeopleyou’vespent countlesshourswithallsummerand fall.”

HeadcoachPhilTownsend’scohesiveteamralliedtoconquerdefending Class1AchampionandpreviouslyunbeatenTatnallSchool,47-45,onSaturday,Nov.30,towinthethirdstateflag inIRHShistory.

Oncethemagicalsensationofwinningthe2024DIAAClass1Achampionshiphadsetin,severalIndians’ student-athletesbeganmusingonsome ofthedeeperquestionswhoseanswers contributedtotheIndians’impressive achievement.

“It’sanamazingfeeling,”saidsophomorelinebackerTyWeber.“Allthehard worksinceAugustpaidoff.”

“Itfeelsawesomeknowingthatasa team,wemadehistoryforourschool,” saidseniortailbackJayvionChandler. “It’samazingtoseewhatweaccomplishedtogetherasateam.”

SophomorelinebackerBrennan Loosesaid,“Thisisthebestfeeling ever.Itwasespeciallyrewardingtoplay withmybrothersthroughouttheseason,”hesaid.“There’snothinglikeit.”

Lessonslearnedonthejourney tothechampionship

Severaloftheathletesadmittedthey hadlearnedsomeimportantlifelessons duringtheirmagicaljourney.

“ThebiggestlessonIlearnedwas howourteamwasabletoovercomeadversity,”saidLoose.“Eventhoughwelet down,wekeptonfightingandnever gaveup.”

QuarterbackGrisesaidhelearned howateammuststicktogether.

“Thatleadstosuccess,”saidGrise, whoengineeredtwofourth-quarter touchdowndrivesinthefinaleight minutestoovercomea10-pointdeficit.

Indians’student-athletesreflectonwinningstatefootballtitle

IndianRiverreceiverMichaelPeranteaudivesintheendzoneearlierthisseason.

“ItstartedinJuneintheweightroom, continuedwithAugustpractices,and wewereabletospendalotoftimetogetherbuildingqualityrelationships. Thattranslatedtogreatteamworkin thefall.”

“Thisexperiencetaughtmetobelieveintheprocessandtonevergiveup onyourfamily,”saidjuniorrunning backandwidereceiverDarnellStokes Jr.

Webersaidtheexperiencetaught himthat“hardworkandcontinuous practicingwillhelpyouachievethedesiredoutcome.Ittaughtmetoneverget toocomfortablewithalead,becauseyou havetostayfocused,”heconcluded.

Chandlersaidhelearnedtotrustthe process.

“Whenyoucandothat,thenwhateveryouwanttoachievewillhappen,” hesaid.

Theamazingcomeback

TheIndianshadsurrenderedfour touchdownsinasix-minutespanand trailedtheHornets,45-35,with10:45 remaining.

“Iknewwehadtowinthefourth

quarter,andIknewwewerecapableof thatifwealldidourjobs,”saidLoose.

Grisesaidhe“hadfullfaithinour guystoputacomebacktogether.We knewasateamthatitwasgoingtobea dogfight,andthatwehadtoleaveitall outonthefield,”saidthesignal-caller.

Webersaidhewasabitnervousat thatpointinthegame.

“ButIalsoknewwehadtimetodo whatwasneededtojumpbackintothe lead,”hesaid.“Ifwecouldmakesome stopsondefenseandgettheballback,I knewwehadagreatchancetowin.”

Thehookandlateral

Theplayoftheseason—whichoccurredonfourthdownand11yardsto goforafirstdown—wasa“hookand lateral.”JuniorwidereceiverMichael Peranteauranashortroutenearthe sidelinebeforehookingintowardthe middleofthefield,thencaughtapass fromGrisebeforeflippingthepigskin toseniorrunningbackJayvionChandler,whowasalreadyinahigh-speed sprint.

“WhenIheardDylancalltheplay,I imaginedinmyheadhowitwasgoing

towork,”saidPeranteau.“Aftercatching the pass,IsawJayvionapproachingvery fast,andIhadtogetthelateraloff quickly.Ijustdroppeditintohischest, andhedidtherest.”

Chandlersidesteppedatackler,then cuttowardthemiddleofthefieldbeforeanglingbacktowardthesideline andoutracingseveraldefendersforthe game-andchampionship-winning51yardtouchdownwith1:31remaining.

“Wecalledatimeout,”saidChandler. “CoachJoeDonnellycalledtheplay, andIknewIhadtodeliver.”

Thedefensemakesonelaststop

Ninety-onesecondscanseemlikean eternity.

That’showmuchtimetheHornets hadtomoveintorangeofagame-and title-winningfieldgoalattempt.

ButtheIndiansrosetotheoccasion. Andon4th-and-3,theycameupwith thegame-savingstop.

“Itcamedowntothelastplay,andI knewwehadtogetastoptowinthe game,”saidWeber.“OnceIsawitwasa

IRUnifiedflagfootballstatechampsreflectonwinningtitle

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Sophomoredefensivestandout Ke’NiyaMitchellonlyneededafew secondstodescribehowshefelt abouthelpingtowinthe2024DIAA Unifiedflagfootballstatechampionshipintheteam’sinauguralseason.

“Thisismyfirsttimetowina championship,anditfeelsgreat,” saidMitchell.

Offensiveanddefensivesenior starDonaldLingoadded,“Itfeelsso goodthatweaccomplishedthegoal wesetatthebeginningoftheseason. Wewentfromrejectedtorespected,” saidLingo.

JuniorBraydenBennetchsaid winningthestatetitleis“prettyexcitingforus.Thisissomethingwe’ve strivedforinbasketball,butit’sincrediblethatwediditinourfirst yearofflagfootball,”heconcluded.

Whatwentthroughtheirminds

Winningthechampionshipwas nocakewalk.

TheNo.3-seededIndianshad fallenbehind,20-0,afteronequarter againstNo.1-seededCaesarRodney, theonlyteamtohavebeatenthemin

IndianRiversophomoreKe’NiyaMitchellclosesinonCaesarRodneyquarterback TylerParenteauduringaunifiedflagfootballgameearlierthisseason.

theirinauguralcampaign.

IndianRiverralliedfor26points inthesecondquartertotakea26-20 leadatintermission.The8-1Indians added19pointsinthefourthsession toclinchthetriumphandthestate title.

“Iknewweneededtolistento coaches[Allison]Wrightand[Loriann]Sentman,andstaypositive whilewefixedourmistakesondefense,”saidLingo.

Mitchellsaidshestillhadhope.

“Honestly,Iwasupsetandfrustrated,”shesaid.“Butourteamgotit together,andwekeptpushing.We knewwewouldn’tgiveup.”

FreshmandefensiveendJames Gentryadmittedthathewasworried atthatpointinthegame.

“Iwasreallyhopingwewould win,”hesaid.“Ididn’twantCaesar Rodneytobeatusagain,becausethis wasourchancetoredeemourselves.”

Standoutseniorwidereceiver ElmerHernandez-Caballerosaidhe triedtoremainpositive.

“Iwasthinkingthismightbea blowout.ButIrememberedMr. Bivensalwaystellsus,‘Wetakeno playsoff,’”hesaidofheadcoachJamaalBivens.“Thenwepulledoffthe

Junior/Girls’ Swimming

Kudos to Kassidy, who captured the 500 freestyle with a winning time of 7:13.52 in the Indians’ 101-26 season opening victory at Milford on Friday, December 6. Behornar swam the backstroke leg of the winning 200 medley relay with freshman Grace Clark and juniors Jewelian Griffith and Natalie Moran to post a winning time of 2:23.44. Behornar, who also finished second in the 200 freestyle, is one of the girls’ swim team’s four captains. She is a goal-driven student athlete and a team-first swimmer.

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comebackvictory.”

“Ithoughtweweredone,wewere toast,wewerecooked,”saidjunior runningbackandwidereceiverKyle Bennetch.“Butweknewwecouldn’t giveup.Wecametogetherasateam. Oureffortsdidn’tletup,andwe camethrough.”

Freshmanwidereceiverphenom HeyslerChilelEscalanteknewthat “ourteamneededtocometogether.I keptthinking,‘Wegottagetthis!’”

Learninglife’slessonson thejourneytothetitle

TheIndianRiverUnifiedflag footballstudent-athletesadmitted thattheexperienceofwinningthe titletaughtthemmanylifelessons.

“Ilearnedthecommunitysupportsus,”saidMitchell.“Theytook timetocelebratewithusduringa sendoffparadeandawelcome-home paradeafterthevictory.”

Lingosaidhelearnedtoenjoy everyminuteonthefield.

“Itwentbysoquickly,”hesaid.“I alsolearnedthroughtheparadesand escortsthedayofthechampionship gamethatwehavesomanypeople whocareaboutusandwanttosee ourteamsucceed.”

Gentrysaidtheseasonprovideda greatdealoffunforhim.

“Iwasabletomakenewfriends, andImadelotsofmemories,”he said.“Ilearnedthatwemuststay positivewhenwearefacingadversity.”

Hernandez-Caballerosaidhe learned,“Ifyouwantsomethingbad enoughandyou’rewillingtoputin

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KyleBennetchsaidherealized that“Throughourdetermination andresilience,ourteamwasunstoppable—especiallyaslongaswebelievedinourselves.”

HisbrotherBraydensaid,“This experiencetaughtmetonevergive up.Weneverbackeddownandmanagedtosecurethewinbynotgiving up,”saidthejuniorstudent-athlete. “Victoryistherewardforthosewho nevergiveup.”

ChilelEscalantesaidheandhis teammatestrainedhard.

“Inthechampionshipgame,we playedhardbecausetheotherteam wasgood,”hesaid.“Thecoaches madeusworkhardsowecouldcome backandwinthatgame.”

TheIRHSUnifiedflagfootball championshipteamalsobenefited fromoutstandingplayallseasonlong

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Likeeveryotherseasonsincethe programstarted,theIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’swimmingteam—just likethegirls—willbelookingtobuild ontheimpressivesuccessesthey’vebeen abletohavewithoutahomepool.

HeadcoachColinCrandellhasbeen anamazingteacherandmotivatorcomingintowhatisnowhis16thseason leadingtheIndiansboys’program.Duringthefirst15seasons,Crandellhas guidedtheboystoastaggering104-451overallmark,includingseveralHenlopen AthleticConference(HAC) SouthDivisiontitlesandbeingnamed theconference’sCoachoftheYearnumeroustimes.

He’llbethefirsttosaythatitisn’t abouthim,though.Hejustputsoutthe message,anditishisswimmerswho havetobuyintothatmessage.Theyare theoneswhohavetoputintheworkat practice—mainlyoutsideofaswimmingpool—tobecomethebestthat theycanbe.

Intheprevious15seasons,theIndianshaveseenjustthreelosingseason records,andthosecameattheverybeginningoftheprogram’sexistence,with thelastbelow-.500markcominginthe 2012-2013season.

Lastyear’sIndianswent8-4,and they’velostonlyonekeyperformer fromthatseason,inXanderArnold. Thereisastrongcropofreturnees,as wellasatrioofnewcomerswhowill looktobuildonthesuccessthatprogramhasenjoyedforadecadeanda

half.

SeniorsLoganDawson,GavinHarrellandCadeDonnellyaretheelder statesmen ontheteam,withjunior LandonArauzandsophomoreCaiden Clarkroundingoutthefivereturnersto thisyear’ssquad. FreshmanJohnLovellette,alongwithsophomoreAtsushiKajita andseniorDrew Barthelmess,willbe somenewfacesthat Crandellwilllookto forscoringpointsduringmeets.

“Wehaveasmall team,”assessedCrandellofhisrosterof15. “It’stoughforus,becausewedon’tget muchpooltimeto trainlikemostother schools.Wehaveto jumpfrompoolto pool, andhavelimited timeandlimited equipment.Allthat beingsaid,Itellthe boysitisnotanexcuse.Weuseittomotivateus.Wehavea strongcoreofboys thatcanmodelforthe youngswimmerswhat itmeanstoputina hardday’swork,set goalsandachievetrue success.Idothinkwe willhaveastrong showingatconfer-

encesandstates.I’mlookingtomyseniorstoleadus.”

TheIndiansstartedthingsoffonthe rightfootintheirfirsttwomeetsofthe season,takingdownMilford(79-52)on Friday,Dec.6,fortheseason-opener,

andthencruisingpastSussexCentral (101-39)onMonday,Dec.9.IRwill takeonSussexAcademyonMonday, Dec.16,intheirnextmeetattheSeahawks’homecomplex.

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Dukes,WhittingtonachievemilestonesindefeatofWoodbridge

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’basketballheadcoachRonDukescelebratedhis250thcareervictoryand seniorguardMyaWhittingtonalso achievedacareermilestoneastheIndiansdefeatedhostGeorgetown,43-21, inaHenlopenConferencematchupon Tuesday,Dec.10.

“IappreciatealloftheplayersIhave hadtheopportunitytoworkwith,”said Dukes,whoisinhissecondseasonat the IRHShelm.“Theymakethishappen.Joininganelitegroupofcoaches

onlyhappensbyputtingthetimeinand stayingcommittedtoouryoungstudent-athletes.”

Whittingtonconnectedforher 100thcareerthree-pointbasketinthe firstquarter,enroutetoscoringagamehigh17points.Thefour-yearvarsity starterhasscored848pointsinhercareer.

IndianRiverjuniorforwardJayla Hudsonalsoadded11markers.

TheIndianssnappeda14-gamelosingstreakagainstWoodbridge,beating the BlueRaidersforthefirsttimesince a39-16triumphonJan.17,2017.

IndianRiver(2-0inHenlopenCon-

ferenceplay)limitedWoodbridge(0-1 inconferencecompetition)tojustseven pointsinthesecondhalf,holdingthe BlueRaiderstosingle-digitscoringin everyquarter.TheGreen&Goldled 12-7afteronequarter,21-14athalftimeand39-19afterthreequarters.

“Ihavebeenverypleasedwithour teamdefense,”saidDukes.“Wearelimitingtheotherteamtooneshotandare contestingeverything”ontheboards. “Whenthisteamgetsthechancetogel, theyshouldbespecialtowatch.”

SophomoreguardAjaiaCannonand seniorguardJaylaJoneseachscoredfive pointsfortheBlueRaiders.

IndianRiver43, SussexCentral20

TheIndians’stiflingdefenseheldthe hostGoldenKnightsincheck.Whittingtonscoredagame-high17points, andjuniorforwardAbbyBertlingadded 14points.

TheGreen&Goldled14-3after one quarter,20-9atintermissionand 33-12afterthreequarters.

JuniorguardLaniahWrightledSussexCentralwith10points.

IRgirls’swimmershavetalent,depthtokeepwinningways

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ThenumbersfortheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’swimmingteam,in andofthemselves,areratherimpressive, consideringwherethey’vebeeninpast seasons.Witharosterboasting19 members,theIndianshaveastrongmix ofreturningtalentforthe2024-2025 season,aswellasseveralnewcomers whoshouldfitrightintokeepbuilding offthesuccessoflastseason’s8-4mark.

HeadcoachDonnaSmithisbackfor

asecondseasonatthehelm.Shecame backlastseasonforasecondstintasthe leaderofthegirls’program.Shewasthe headbosswhentheprogramwasfirst puttogetherbackin2009andcontinuedinthatrolluntilafterthe20132014season.Sherejoinedtheprogram —or,asshesays,“gotbackintothe swimofthings”—asanassistantcoach in 2018.

TheIndiansteamthisseasonwill leanheavilyonareturninggroupofsix girls,includingjuniorsKassidyBehornar,JewelianGriffithandLeilaHer-

nandezSandoval,aswellasjuniorNatalieMoran,andsophomoresMacyn HockmanandMaddieMoore.They willlooktoreplacetheleadershipofthe sixgirlswhograduatedfromlastyear— BrynnCrandell,LilahHanley,Addison Jerns,EllieMoore,JuliaMoranand HeatherSmyth.

“Allourreturneesthisyearwillplay an importantpartofourteam’ssuccess. But,basedontheswimmerswhoscored atstatesandtheHACmeetlastyear,” SmithsaidofHenlopenAthleticConferencecompetition,“thosesixgirls

wouldbeconsideredour‘keyreturnees. Wehavesixnewcomers,andthey’ve broughtthedepththatweneededtosee thisyear.Theseswimmersallhavehad experiencewithcompetitiveage-group swimming.”

ThenewcomersincludeseniorJoy JaegerandfreshmenGraceClark,LucilleFeathers,TrueJaegerandEllie Walls.Othermembersontheteamthis yearareseniorsSageDelnicco,Sara LabariasVeguillasandOliviaTurssline,

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IRboys’falltoBlue Raiders,54-24, inhomeopener

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballteambattledand workedhardduringtheir2024-2025 seasonhomeopeneronTuesday, Dec.10.

However,thevisitingBlueRaiders employedaneffectivefull-courtpress thatcreatednumerousturnoversin theIndians’54-24setback.

JuniorforwardLyndenProsser didanoutstandingjobofcleaning theglassandpullingagame-high12 reboundsforIRHS.Healsoscored fivepoints.

SophomoreguardDominick SiederledtheGreen&Goldwith ninepoints,andjuniorguardAshton Browneaddedsixmarkers

TheIndians(0-2inHenlopen Conferenceplay)ledearly,bythe scoresof4-0and8-4,beforeWoodbridge(1-0inconferenceplay) jumpedinfrontattheendofthe firstquarter,9-8.TheBlueRaiders led24-12atthehalfand38-14at theendofthreequarters.

JuniorguardMalachiHayesled Woodbridgewithagame-high18 points.

SussexCentral87, IndianRiver28

TheIndiansdroppedtheir20242025HenlopenConferenceopener atSussexCentralonSaturday,Dec. 7.

JuniorforwardAlexBehornar— oneoffourDIAAfootballstate championstudent-athletesmaking thetransitionfromthegridironto thehardwood—scoredninepoints.

SophomoreDominickSiedor addedsevenpointsforthevisitors.

Browne,atransferfromWorcester PrepinBerlin,Md.,andseniorlettermanTay’vonRoundseachcontributedfivepointsforIRHS.

SeniorBrandonSpencerledabalancedGoldenKnights’attackwith 14points.SeniorsDavidMakerand PhillipDoughtyadded13and10 points,respectively.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SamO’Shieldswantstobringapositiveculturetohisteam.

ThenewIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballheadcoachthinkshis student-athleteswilldojustthat.

“Thesekidswanttobehereandimprovetheprogram,”saidO’Shields,who inheritstheremnantsofasquadthat struggledlastseason.“Wehaveasmall numberofplayersonourvarsityand junior-varsityteams,andthekidsare committedandarelookingtoimprove things.”

“I’vewatchedthesekidsplay,and theyareworkinghard,”headded.“I’ve hadtheminclass,andIknowtheirpersonalities.I’mgettingtolearntheir coachability,howtheyadapttositua-

tions,howtheyplaywhentheybecome tiredandtheirbasketballskilllevel.I thinkwearegettingthere.It’lltakea handfulofgamesandadversitiesbefore weseewhatwe’remadeof.”

Oneoftheteam’smostimportant playersisjuniorlettermanpointguard Tay’vonRounds,whomO’Shieldsregardsasoneofhiskeyleaders.“I’m lookingforhimtoleadtheteamandto betheball-handlerwhodirectstraffic,” saidthecoach.

JuniorforwardAlexBehornarand seniorforward/centerVaughnGriffin returnfromlastyear’ssquadastwoof fourplayerswhorecentlyjoinedthe teamafterhelpingthefootballsquad capturetheschool’sthirdDIAAstate championship.

“I’mlookingforAlextostepupby crashingtheboardsandplayinganim-

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portantdefensiveroletogowithhis shooting ability,”saidO’Shields. “Vaughnbringsalargepresence,strong defenseandquickmovementandjumpingabilities.”

FreshmanMaxWilliamsonand sophomoreDominicMarinelliarealso makingthetransitionfromthegridiron tothehardwood.

Therosteralsofeaturestwojunior transferstudent-athleteswhocould makeabigdifferenceintheIndians’ scheme.LyndonProsserandAshton BrownehavearrivedfromSussexCentralHighSchoolandWorcesterPrep, respectively,toprovideIndianRiver with addedtalentanddepth.

SeniorlettermanSincereWashingtonalsoreturnsfromlastyear’svarsity.

Baseball,UnifiedsportsseniorRuleycommitstoSalisburyUniversity

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchoolbaseballand UnifiedsportsstandoutChaseRuley bringsawealthoftalentandateam-orientedattitudethatwillhelphimcompete onthenextlevel.

Ruley,apitcherandstartingshortstop ontheperennialplayoffdiamondsquad, recentlycommittedtostudyandplayon theSalisburyUniversitybaseballteam.

TheSeaGullsareanNCAADivision IIIpowerhousebasedinSalisbury,Md. Lastseason,theycompileda32-12record. Duringthepostseason,SUlosttoMary Washingtoninthesingle-elimination CoasttoCoastConferencetourneybefore winningfouroffivegamesagainstMassachusetts-DartmouthandMitchelltocapturetheBabsonParkregional.Their seasonendedafterapairoflossestoSalve ReginaintheSalisburysuper-regional.

RuleyjoinsatSUhisIndianRiver teammateRomanKeith(IRHSClassof 2023),anoutfielderwhohithisfirstcollegiatehomeruninavictoryoverHaverford Collegeduringhisfreshmanseason.

“ChaseRuleyhasbeenahugepartof thisIndianRiverHighbaseballprogramfor thepastfouryears,”saidheadcoachSteve Longo,whohasledtheIndianstothe DIAAplayoffsineachofthelastfourseasons.“Hiscontinuoushardwork,dedication, discipline,leadershipandhumilityarejusta fewofthemanyreasonswhyheisgoingto playatthenextlevel.

“IhaveknownChasesincehewas10 yearsold,”Longosaid.“Towatchhimgrow intoagreatathleteand,evenbetter,intoa fineyoungman,isatestamenttohowhe wasraisedandtheculturehehashelped buildhereatIndianRiver.Iamsoproudof himandcouldn’tbemoreexcitedtolearn aboutthegreatthingshewillaccomplishin thefuture.”

Inadditiontohisbaseballexploits,Ruley

IndianRiverseniorbaseballplayerChaseRuleyhassignedhiscommitmenttostudy andplaybaseballatSalisburyUniversity.

isoneoftheleadersfortwooftheschool’s threeUnifiedsports.Herecentlyhelpedthe inauguralIRHSUnifiedflagfootballteam winthestatechampionship,andheisthe startingpointguardfortheUnifiedbasketballteamduringthewinter.

HereisthestoryofhowRuley’shard workandsuccessaretakinghimtothenext level.

ChaseRuley

Hometown: FenwickIsland

Whatsportareyoucommittingtoplay? Baseball

Schoolthatyouarecommittingto: SalisburyUniversity,apublicinstitutionlocated inSalisbury,Md.TheSeaGullsaremembersoftheNCAADivisionIIIwhosebaseballteamcompetesintheCoast-to-Coast AthleticConference.

Playerspecifics: Ruleyisa5-foot-10

right-handedthrowingandbattinginfielder andpitcher.Upongraduation,hewillhave playedbaseballforfourseasons,Unifiedbasketballforthreeyears,soccerfortwocampaignsandUnifiedflagfootballforoneyear.

Nameofsiblingwhoattended/competedatIR: OldersisterEmmaRuley (IRHSClassof2022),whoiscurrently studyingandplayingfieldhockeyat MillersvilleUniversity.

Namesofparents: mother,Lisa,andfather,DouglasRuley.

Major: Business

Nameofthecoachwhorecruitedyou: SUbaseballheadcoachTroyBrohawnand assistantsChadWeinandAustinHeenan.

Describeyourrelationshipwithyour collegecoaches: “I’veknowncoachWein forsixyears.He’sbeenaDelmarvaAces travelcoach.I’vealwaysbeenabletotalk withhim.AndI’vegottentoknowCoach

Heenanthelastfewyears—heisapitching coachforsomeofmyteammates.Imet headCoachBrohawnafewmonthsago, andwehaveagreatrelationship.”

Describetheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment: “Iamextremely excitedandhappytobeapartofsuchan amazingschool,andtobeabletoplaythe gameIlovethere.”

Whataboutthisschoolappealstoyou? “Theirgreatbusinessprogram,asuccessful baseballprogramandlocation,andtherelationshipIhavewiththecoaches.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceived fromIRcoaches,AthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann,theadministration,etc.: “Head coachSteveLongoandassistantEthan Long,andKevinCordreyhaveallbeen massivecontributorstomysuccessonthe fieldandinlife.Thepractices,workouts, games,phonecallsandmeetingshavemade mewhoIamtoday.And,ascoachesLongo andLongwouldstate,‘It’sourjobtoturn youboysintoyoungmenbythetimeyou graduatefromIndianRiverHighSchool.’ Inaddition,Toddhasbeenfantasticforme, becauseIhadtheopportunitytobeinhis strengthclass,whichtaughtmenewexercisestomakemeabetterathlete.Toddhas alwayshelpedmethroughmyinjuriesor achesandpainsthatI’vehadthroughoutmy highschoolcareer.Iammorethangrateful tohavethesupportingcastIhavehad.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceived fromyourfamily: “MyparentshavesupportedmesinceDay1abouthelpingme fulfillmygoaltoplaycollegebaseball. They’vecheeredmeonateverygamesince Iwas4yearsoldandhaveprovidedeverythingIcouldeveraskfor.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “ToplaybaseballforaslongasIcan,andtogivebackto mycommunity.”

Finalthoughts: “Hopefully,theEagles canwintheSuperBowlthisyear!Go Birds!”

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Comingoffaseasonin whichitwent10-5during theirdualmeets,theIndian RiverHighSchoolwrestling programhopestokeepthat momentumgoinginthe20242025campaign,thanksinlarge parttoastrongcropofreturninggrapplers,aswellasadding sometalentednewpiecesto themix.

MatbossJeffWindishis backforhis21stseason,andhe willbeassistedbySteve Wilkinson,VinnyColombo, RustyWallace,RashadStrattonandPhilTownsend.The coachingstaffisexcitedto have30guysoutfortheteam thisseason,witheachprovidingastrongworkethicand skillsattheoutsetoftheseason.

“Withtheamountofreturningstartersandtheadditionofsomekeypieces,weare lookingforwardtohavingagood season,”saidWindishwhenasked aboutthisseason’sprospects.“Asalways,wearehopingtocompetefor aHenlopenSouthernDivision championship,aswellasmakethe DIAADivisionIIStateDuals.

“Fromanindividualstandpoint, wehavequiteafewwrestlersthat arecapableofqualifyingforthe statetournament,andpotentially placinginthetopeight,”toearna medal.

Thosereturnershementionedare asolidgroup,ledbyapairofstate qualifiersfromaseasonagoinseniorsClaytonCifuentes(215pounds) andJayvionChandler(190).Both cameupjustshortofthemedal stand,butbothshouldbeamongthe earlyseasonfavoritestogetbackin themixofwinningthehardware.

OtherkeyreturneesfortheIndiansincludeseniorsAmaniMarsiglia (120)andKyreeKnight(144),juniorLuisHicks(150),andsophomoresNateMcCarra(138),Czar Henry(138/144)andShaneForjan (157).

Windishhashiseyesonanice groupofnewcomersthatshould helpwithsomelossesfromayear ago.SeniorHobeGivenswillslotin at126,withfreshmenBlakeWhittington(132)andLeviPerez(165) hittingthegroundrunningwhile gettingacclimatedtotherigorsof varsitywrestling.

Thosenewcomerswillbefilling intheholesintherosterleftbythe lossofStevenMayfield,AlexButts andstate-qualifierAngelMoraSalastograduation.

Theteamgotalittlebitofalate

startgettingthewholegangtogetherforthenewseason,thanksto thestatechampionshiprunbythe IRfootballteam.Thedual-sport athleteshavetakenthepasttwo weeksgettingthemselvesinto

wrestlingshapefollowingtheirsuccessonthegridiron.

TheIndiansopenedtheirseason atthePolytechInvitationallast weekendwiththatlimitedroster andhandledthemselvesratherwell,

consideringthelackofbodies.

“WedidcompeteatPolytech,butwithalimitedlineup, duetothefootballplayersonly beingintheroomforaweek,” Windishconfirmedearlythis week.“HobeGivenstooksecondat126,ShaneForjantook fourthat157,andAmaniMarsigliatookfifthat120.Wewill haveourfulllineupon Wednesday,whenwetravelto SussexAcademy,andwrestle againstSussexAcademyand A.I.DuPontinatri-meet.”

AfterWednesday’stri-meet (afterCoastalPointpress time),theIndianswillheadto theDelmarWrestlingInvitationalforatwo-daycompetition,with16totalteams expectedtoparticipate.Besides IRandhostDelmar,other schoolswillincludeVirginia’s LangleyHighSchool,aswell asMarylandhighschoolsBennettandParkside.Delaware schoolswillincludeMiddletown,CharterSchoolofWilmington,HodgsonVo-Tech,Seaford,St. GeorgesTech,LakeForest,Sussex Academy,SussexTech,Laurel, WoodbridgeandMcKean.

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runningplayandtheballcarriergot sloweddowninthebackfieldbymy teammates,Iwasabletohithimand pullhimdown,withsomehelp,fora1-

Girls’swimming

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juniorPaolaMunozGarcia,sophomoresNephtaliBarselia-Covington, EmilyDavis,AubreyLewisandHarper

O’Shields

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Heisjoinedbynewcomerssophomores BrianBurns,DominickSiedorandJordanHarmon,andfreshmenCayden Gibbs-Irving,JordynRobinson,Chance Megee,SamMitchellandMaxBe-

yardloss.AsIwasbringinghimdown,I knewwehadwonthegameandsawmy teammatesbegincelebrating.Igotup andstartedcelebratingwiththem.”

PlayeroftheYearhonors

Staniszewskireflectedonearning

Stanley,andfreshmanMcKennaClass.

“Ourseasonoutlookisverypromising,”Smithadded.“Withtheaddition ofournewcomers,weshouldbepretty strong,depth-wise.Coupledwiththe experienceandconfidenceofourreturningswimmers,welookforwardto

hornar,AlexBehornar’syounger brother.

“Atthispoint,whatI’dliketoseeis uscompeteanddevelopagoodchemistry,enablingourplayerstolifteach otherup,”saidtheheadcoach.“What I’veseenintoday’scultureispeople beatingeachotherdown.Instead,they shouldbesayingthingslike‘get’emnext

Class1ALinemanoftheYearhonorsin boththedistrictandstate. “Iamextremelyproudandgrateful tobenamedlinemanoftheyear,”he said. “Attheendoftheseason,Iwasactuallysurprised.Throughouttheseason, IjustdidwhatIwassupposedtodo.”

Stokesalsoreflectedonearning

seeinganotherwinningseason.”

Thefirststepstowardthatwinning seasonstartedintheirfirsttwomeetsof theseason,whentheIndiansswept both Milford(101-26)andSussexCentral(104-54)onFriday,Dec.6,and Monday,Dec.9,respectively.

time.’Eachofourplayersshouldbe goodteammatesandimprovethepeoplebesidethem.

“I’mnotlookingforasuperstarto emerge,”addedO’Shields.“I’mlooking to developateamthatcanworktogetherandgel.Iencouragepeopleto comeoutandseeourteam’schemistry, indicatingthatwe’reontherightpath.”

Class1AOffensivePlayeroftheYear kudosinboththedistrictandthestate.

“I’mthankfulandblessedformy coachesandteammates,”saidStokes, whoscoredfourtouchdownsinthetitle game.“Iwouldn’tbehereifitweren’t forthem.Onemoreyear…It’snot over!”

TheirnextmatchwillbeonMonday, Dec.16,whentheytakeonSussex AcademyontheSeahawks’hometurf, whichalsodoublesastheIndians’site forhomemeets.

TheIndiansopenedthe2024-2025 seasonwithalossatSussexCentralon Saturday,Dec.7,andwerescheduledto playWoodbridgeintheirhomeopener onTuesday,Dec.10.

LordBaltimoreLionannouncewinnerofthe7NightsOutFundraiser

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub Membersrecentlyannouncedthata winnerhasbeenselectedfromthe recent7NightsOutFundraiser, whichconcludedthismonth.Lord BaltimoreLionsClubVice-PresidentandProjectChairThrynnKirby pulledthewinningentryfromhundredsofticketsenteredduringthe six-monthlongfundraiser.

ThewinnerisPhilRothofOcean View,whoreceivedgiftcertificates fordininginanumberofarea restaurants.

Uponreceivingthenews,Roth said,“Iamhappytoreceivethecertificates,aswelovetoeatout.”

LionPresidentScottBrannan joinedThrynnforthepresentation tothewinner.Sincetheticketwas drawnaftertheLionsFallTea,the

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

certificatesweremarkedinpinkenvelopesandattachedtoacenterpiece withateapot.

“TheLionswouldliketothank G&EHocker’sat695BethanyLoop, alongwiththeHocker’sSupercenter onAtlanticAvenueinClarksvillefor providinganareaforticketsales,” representativessaid.“TheLordBaltimoreLionsaregratefultothehundredsofresidentswhosupportedthis importantfundraiser.”

TheLionscausesandcharities supportedbythisfundraiserinclude vision,diabetesawareness,combattinghunger,supportingyouthand childhoodcancer.TheLordBaltimoreLionsalsosupportcausesthat directlyimpactthelivesoflocalcitizensinneed.

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub servesareasthatincludeBethany Beach,OceanView,Millville,Frankford,ClarksvilleandDagsboro. AdultsinterestedinservingthecommunitywhowouldlikemoreinformationabouttheLordBaltimore LionsClub,canvisitwww.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org,orcontactLion SecretaryKathyat tinkerbell0958@yahoo.comorLion MembershipChairLionTerryElliottatElliott.terrylee@yahoo.com.

LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Thomas Gerard Fowler of 25166 Saltwater Circle, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20241213 1T

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

Estate of Margarite A. Hudson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Margarite A. Hudson who departed this life on June 23, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Maria M. Marsella on November 22, 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 February 23, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Maria M. Marsella 115 Loblolly Dr., Yorktown, VA 23692

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20241213 3T

SHERIFF SALE

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

Tuesday, 17th day of December, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-19.00-69.08-45

Property Address: 2 ELDERBERRY STREET, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

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

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:533-17.00-836.00

Property Address: 25031 SALTWATER CIRCLE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of KYRA BENTLEY SCAVILLO; JORDAN ANTHONY SCAVILLO; SUZANAH SHIVERY CAIN & STEPHEN GERARD CAIN (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

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

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-356.00-5

Property Address: 37043 REHOBOTH AVENUE EXT, UNIT 5, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSEPH F. DELLA TORRE & JAMES MICHAEL DONOHUE (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:334-6.00-428.00

Property Address: 18100 ELM LANE, Lewes, DE 19958

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN DILEO (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

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

Tax Parcel:234-11.16-84.00

Property Address: 22832 ANGOLA ROAD E, Lewes, DE 19958

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF NICHOLAS ALLEN SPRIGGS-HALL C/O ALEXANDRA GIANESSIS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; ALEXANDRA GIANESSES, HEIR; ROCHELLE GHABRA, MOTHER, NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF MINOR HEIR H.S. (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

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

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-12.00-250.00

Property Address: 35930 JOHNSON LANE F/K/A 150 JOHNSON LANE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:234-34.08-90.00

Property Address: 28410 DELAWARE AVENUE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF NANCY ANN CUBLER C/O CHARLES S. KNOTHE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; NANCY DANIEL, HEIR & JAMES F. FINK, HEIR (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of JENICE CHESTER (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

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

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-12.00-1367.00

Property Address: 22 HOLLY LANE, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN FARRELL C/O COLLEEN FARRELL, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE & COLLEEN FARRELL, HEIR (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

SHERIFF SALE

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

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-7.00-288.00

Property Address: 9 GLADE FARM DRIVE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-16.00-425.00

Property Address: 23793 SAMUEL ADAMS CIRCLE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of PHOEBE H. COTTINGHAM (20) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANTHONY BETO A/K/A ANTHONY JAMES BETO A/K/A TONY BETO & R. ALEXANDER MOORE (25) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-1050.00

Property Address: 13 EAGLE WAY, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID N. SILLS, IV & DENISE M. SILLS (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICE INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the Indian River Board of Education, at its regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, will consider a waiver to Del. Code 14 § 1705A to exceed the student-instructor ratio requirements for Grades K-3.

One of our elementary schools has a class exceeding 22 students.

Long Neck Elementary 3rd Grade classroom – 24 students

Public comments on the proposed waiver will be accepted at the December 16 meeting to be held at Sussex Central High School at 7:00 p.m. Those wishing to submit written comments must do so no later than December 16, 2024. Written comments may be sent to Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens, Indian River School District, 31 Hosier St., Selbyville, DE 19975. CP 20241206 2T

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:133-20.00-123.00

Property Address: 24205 KENT DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of SUE A. LINEWEAVER (29) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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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/OBO. 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

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.

302-542-2382

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

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

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

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

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

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

Weekend Custodian

day and could lead to full-time employment with bene ts. Please send your resume indicating custodial/ maintenance

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

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

PITSBURGE AUTOMOTIVE

1 Ton Heavy Duty Folding Shop Crane. New Never Used $125 302-539-4367

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

MINN 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

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE

1yr old. New in Box with Red case and everything included. $250 302-436-9133

32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550

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

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

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

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

GREEN WORKS 2000

PSI1.2gpm Pressure Washer. Like New $199 302-436-9133

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER

Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO. Please call 302-855-0631 Leave message and phone number

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

Position Title:

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Twelve-month position, pension eligible. Salary range from $57,200$85,400. Salary commensurate with veri ed experience according to state and local salary schedules. State of Delaware pension and health bene t eligible. Paid vacation, sick and personal leave provided. Reimbursement for required licenses, certi cations, and continuing education available.

Date of Availability: Immediate

Sussex County Vocational Technical School District 17099 County Seat Highway Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-0961 • sussexvt.org Application: All

1)27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782

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

Now Accepting

Quality Consignments of Cars, Trucks, Live Low Digit DE Tags & Jewelry for our December 15 Christmas Sale at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Don’t miss this sale as it is always a record setter.

in Rehoboth Beach Call Butch or Will Emmert (302) 227-1433

RECLINING COUCH AND CHAIR Mocha color, no stains or rips, non smoking, no petss house. Manual reclining all working great. No issues. Located in Bethany West. . 412-759-9353

ROLL AWAY BED TWIN SIZE Never Used. With Storage Cover. $125. 302-539-4367

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

STUDENT DESK & SWIVEL CHAIR for computer. Like New. Ideal for small space. $50 for both. 302-436-4448

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

$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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

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

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

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HOLDER Swivels $40

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SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST

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FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2

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RIKON 10x18 mini lathe

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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

Year Round Key #174 Swan Keys Selbyville. 3BR/2BA Furnished manufactured home $1800.00/month +util

Winter Key #319 Mallard Lakes/Selbyville. 2BR/2BA furnished TH $1700/month +util.

Winter Key #127 Bishops Landing Millville. 3BR/2BA Furnished TH $2000/month +util.

Waterside Apartments: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apartment 1 mile from the beach in Frankford. $1,650 per month + utilities. East of the Sun: 2BR/2BA recently remodeled condo in Fenwick Island. $1,900 per month + utilities.

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

Sea Edge: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome in Millville with garage. $2,100 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA townhome in Selbyville with 2 car garage. $2,100 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

Fairway Village: 5BR/3.5BA furnished home with 2 car garage in Ocean View. $2,300 per month + utilities.

W. Ocean Drive: 4BR/3BA furnished home with 2 car garage in Dagsboro. $2,450 per month + utilities.

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchashed in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

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

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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

4 HEAVYWEIGHT

Decorated Christmas Stockings. Perfect Condition $2 each 302-537-7348

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Saltwater Landing: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with 2 car garage. $2,600 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

Bay Forest: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with 2 car garage. $2,600 per month + utilities. Avail. after 11/1/24.

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

Parkside: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story, furnished or unfurnished home with garage in Millville. $2,800 per month + utilities + 2 % rental tax. Avail. after 10/1/24.

Millville by the Sea: 5BR/3.5BA, fully furnished home with garage. $2,850 per month + utilities + 2% rental tax.

HALLMARK COLLECTIBLE

Rocking Horse Ornament. 1982 Perfect Condition $8 302-537-7348

TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348

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

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

DEER HUNTERS

Aluminum Ladders. 14ft - 16ft. Starting at $25. 302-542-9500

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

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

CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040 CONTEMPORARY SLEEP SOFA in Striped fabric, excellent condition, seldom slept on. $400. 410-707-0040 BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL Chair w/Ottoman. $40, metal and glass corner computer desk $30. Text 301-526-0624

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

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

BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $10 410-310-6633 POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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 Un-

limited 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

PREPARE FOR POWER OUT-

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

2 RED EARED SLIDERS

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

302-436-1688

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

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

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 Four-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.

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

PING IRONS- MODEL I230 purchased in March 2024 4,5,6,7,8,9,,pitching wedge. Stiff shafts-steel shafts Standard length,,,standard grips- very good condition Price on Second Swing. $800 on average Asking price$675. Email t4n55@msn.com or text me at 570-262-0136 for further details

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

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

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

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 and Looking for Farmers Field to Hunt Geese in. Call Chuck at 410-924-6692

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. A ____ is a "baby branch" which sprouts new leaves every spring (It might get grabbed by a mama bird to use to build her nest)

3. Special delivery: He's the jolly guy who leaves gifts for kids every Christmas Eve

6. A sticky situation: A holly ____ has prickly leaves

9. A pun-loving person whose lunch who is enjoying a lunch all rolled up in large lettuce leaf might say, "It's a _____"

10. It's the dark green, leafy vegetable that Popeye might put in his salad

11. A water ____ is a oating ower surrounded by large leaves that a person might see on a pond

13. Containers for people who don't like to 9A presents

14. The kind of leaf a cook puts in her stew to make it more avorful (or the big body of water in San Francisco that people cross using a bridge)

17. I'm what a person uses to lock the door behind him as he leaves his home. What am I?

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

18. It's what a grumpy person like Scrooge might shout: "Leave me _____!"

20. This tiny bug could stand under a leaf to keep safe and dry during a storm

21. The moment people hear a re ___, they hurry to leave the building

22. The purple passion plant has soft, furry leaves that feel like this plush fabric used to make a lady's luxurious evening gown

24. It's the class where kids learn to create the image of a leaf by rubbing an unwrapped crayon over a piece of paper with a leaf underneath Parents Down

2. Color of pine needles (Fun fact: They're scienti cally classi ed as leaves)

4. Crispness tip: After washing and drying salad greens, place them on a paper ____ and store them in an airtight plastic bag

5. What a room is after the last

person leaves

7. Tear a piece of looseleaf paper in half

8. Leisure time, courtesy annual leave

10. What the Toronto Maple Leafs do as they pursue their goal

12. Brick building's wall-climbing vine

14. What a person says as she leaves

15. Expansion plans: Adding a leaf to a dining room _____ provides room for more Hannukah dinner guests

16. Person who likes to be 18A and therefore seldom leaves his home (or species of crab that can make himself at home in almost any shell)

17. Australian that craves eucalyptus leaves

19. Mr. Whitman, famed author of "Leaves of Grass"

21. Consumed some 10A lasagna

23. State of sweetness: Not surprisingly, the sugar maple is the state tree of this top syrup producer (abbr.)

Season's Leaves

BAYSIDE COMMUNITY, SELBYVILLE

$25,000 FURNITURE Shopping Spree w/ Full Price!

OPEN HOUSE Sat. Dec. 14 12pm-2pm!

Get Pond Views with this beautiful 3 BD, 3 BA end-unit condo in amenity-rich

Bayside! Features: premium shutters, lighting, closet organizers, newer appliances, ceramic ooring, screened porch, 2023 HVAC & 2-car garage under the bldg. & more! Contact me for Details!

$600,000 (DESU2066524)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

NEWPRICE!

36004 HUNTINGTON ST, MILLVILLE

Enjoy This 4 BR 3 and 1/2 bath home in Millville by the Sea equipped with Energy Star rating certi cate. Stainless steel appliances with upgraded granite counters. Screened-in porch has attached shades to keep out sun or just use for privacy. Beautiful stamped concrete Patio has built-in Grill and ample seating. Great spot for entertaining family and friends' gatherings. Features great un nished storage room to use for storage or nish off into off. Don't miss out on all this community has to offer!

$589,000 (DESU2071902)

Call Mary Jo Cole (c) 443-615-4986

OCEANVIEW BEACHCLUB

OCEAN VIEW BEACH CLUB

Come tour brand new 3BR, 2BA Villas priced from $440,000-470,000 in this amenity rich community, offering Beach Shuttle, Outdoor/Indoor pool, clubhouse, tness center. And, this is a Vacation rental friendly community, just minutes to Bethany Beach.Come visit our newly staged immediate delivery villa. Sales center open 2-4 Monday-Friday. (DESU2051504) (DESU2051522) (DESU2058796) (DESU2058800)

Call Brigit Taylor (c) 302-500-0750

Welcome to the coastal lifestyle and Community of the Year, Bayside Golf Resort! This 3 BR, 3 full bath is sold completely furnished and features upgrades such as new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops! Just

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

$699,990 (DESU2067216)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

1605 COASTAL HIGHWAY, FENWICK ISLAND

Oceanside Listing in the town of Fenwick Island.

31301 SANDPIPER RD

Buyer representation for this incredible oceanfront home in North Bethany. Perfectly situated within the exclusive gated

UNDERCONTRACT

alley for easy access and plenty of parking. Town code allows multiple uses for #313 property with potential for subdivision. #307 backs up to public park. 307 - $299,900 & 313 - $319,000 (DESU2073006 & DESU2073088) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255