Countycouncilrejects U.S.Windproposalfor gridconnectionsite ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
U.S.Windthismonthhadwonfederalandstateapprovalsforitsplanto generateoffshorewindpower,butit lostazoningapplicationrequestatthe countylevelonTuesday,Dec.17.Approvalofthezoningpermitwouldhave allowedthecompanytobringenergy generatedbytheplannedwindfarm ashoreandtotheregionalelectrical gridatanexistingpowersubstation nearDagsboro
TheSussexCountyCouncilvoted 4:1onTuesdaytonotallowU.S.Wind toconvertthesubstationonpartofthe groundsthatcurrentlyhousethe50year-oldcoal-firedNRGEnergyplant. Thedenialoftherezoningactionfor U.S.Windoffshorewindpowercables stimiesitsplantobringthepoweronshorethrough3R’sBeachinNorth Bethanytothenewproposedsubstationlocation,whichwouldhaveprovidedupgradestotheregionalpower grid. SeeCOUNTYpage3
AGH,TidalHealth tocombineforces Regionalhospitalsexpected tofinalizedealinspring BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Tworegionalhospitalsthattreat lowerSussexCountyresidentsareexpectedtocombineorganizations,finalizingtheagreementinthespring.
ThepresidentsofAtlanticGeneral HospitalinBerlin,Md.,andTidalHealthPeninsulaRegional,basedin Salisbury,Md.,havesignedanonbindingletterofintentforapartnership.
Thereasonfortheseason BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Evenabigdog,dressedinared T-shirt,satreverentlyastheageoldstoryofthebirthofJesuswas toldduringtheannualLiveNativityatMarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchtheeveningof Friday,Dec.15.
“He’sfriendly,”hisownerwhisperedasasmilingguestbenttopat him,thenturnedherattention backtothecharactersportrayinga young,innocent,MarywithJesus’ earthlyfather,Joseph,adollportrayingbabyJesus,angels,wise men, shepherdscarryinglittle stuffedanimallambsandthree wisemen.
Plasticlambsandadonkeywere inthe16-foot-long,7-foot-deep stablebuiltabout20yearsagoby churchmemberDuncanCornell who,inapreviousinterview,had toldtheCoastalPointhefashioned itfromdonatedwoodthatwas dumpedatthechurch.
Onachilly,starlitevening, thoseattendingsatonbalesofhay ascharactersactedoutthreeperformances,from6to8p.m.,outside thechurchasafirewarmed thosewhostoodbesideit,sipping onwarmciderandhotchocolate andtastingfreshlybakedcookies.
TherewereChristmassongs sung,including“OLittleTownof Bethlehem,”“TheFirstNoel”and “GoTellItOntheMountain,”and passagesreadfromtheBible,includingLuke2:1-5,“Anditcame topassinthosedays,thatthere wentoutadecreefromCaesarAugustusthatalltheworld shouldbetaxed.(Andthistaxingwasfirstmadewhen CyreniuswasgovernorofSyria.)Andallwenttobetaxed, everyoneintohisowncity.AndJosephalsowentupfrom Galilee,outofthecityofNazareth,intoJudaea,untothe cityofDavid,whichiscalledBethlehem;(becausehewasof thehouseandlineageofDavid,TobetaxedwithMaryhis espousedwife,beinggreatwithchild.”
MarinersBethelGlobalMethodistChurchhostedtheirannualLiveNativitylastweekend,apopularlocaltraditionatChristmas.
everlastingFather,ThePrinceofPeace.
“Oftheincreaseofhisgovernmentandpeacethereshall benoend,uponthethroneofDavid,anduponhiskingdom,toorderit,andtoestablishitwithjudgmentandwith justicefromhenceforthevenforever.ThezealoftheLord ofhostswillperformthis.”
Alsoread,fromtheOldTestament,wasIsaiah9:6-7, “Foruntousachildisborn,untousasonisgiven:andthe governmentshallbeuponhisshoulder:andhisnameshall be calledWonderful,Counsellor,ThemightyGod,The
AsthenarratorreadtheBiblepassageaboutJesus’ motherbeingtoldaboutthebaby’simpendingbirth,and thatsheshouldnotbeafraid,theactorplayingtheangel gentlyshookhisheadandclosedhiseyesforamoment,in-
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CouncilmanDouglasHudson(RDistrict4),said,“Ihavereadthisapplicationverycarefully.Wehaveheard applicationsforelectricalsubstationsin thepast.Thisapplicationisverydifferent.Ithasnotbeenproventhatitwill provideadirectbenefittoSussex County.Sure,itwillcreatesometemporaryjobs,butIamworriedaboutthe long-termbenefits.Itdoesnotprovide forthefutureneedsofthecountyresidents.”
“Thisprojectdoesnotbenefitthe residentsofSussexCounty,”hesaid citingthezoningcode.
“IagreewithMr.Hudson,”said CouncilmanMarkSchaefer(R-District3).“Ilistenedtotheapplicant’s presentationandtheirargumentsthat theymadetotrytosupportthis.I foundthecommentswell-founded,but somewereissueswehadnojurisdictionover.
“Thisprojectanditsbenefitsflow tothestateofMarylandandhaveno benefitstoSussexCounty,”Schaefer said.“Therearenolong-termjobsand nobenefittothestateofDelaware Ourcodestatesinthisareaitmust benefitthehealth,safety,prosperity andgeneralwelfareoftheinhabitants. Noneofthebenefitsflowtothestate ofDelawarebutflowtotheresidents ofthestateofMaryland.”
“Weonlyabsorbtherisks,including thedevastatingenvironmentalrisk.I voteno,”saidSchaefer.
CynthiaGreen(R-District2)said, “IagreewithCouncilmembersHudson andSchaefer,andIvoteno.”
CouncilVicePresidentJohnRieley (R-District5)concurred.“Ialsovote no.”
“Therearealreadyfournovotes,” saidCouncilPresidentMichaelVincent(District1),whichmeanthepermittingapplicationwasdenied.
“Weonlycontrolthelandneara [DelawarePower&Light]powersubstation,”emphasizedVincent.“We havenocontrolofoffshorelandorthe IndianRiverbottom.Wehavenever suppliedsupportforasubstationwhere thepoweriscomingfromoffshore. Andweknowwhereisthepower going.Ithinkit’sabadprecedentto set.”
Vincent,however,saidhebelieves thetwostatesareinterdependentand thatapowergridshouldbeupgraded fortransmission,evenifthatpower goestoMaryland.
“Everythingwegetherein Delawarecomesfromoutofstate,” Vincentremindedthecouncil.“My voteisayes—however,themotionis denied.”
Proponentsofwindpowercalled thedecision“adangerousprecedent.”
“Byrejectingthepermit,Sussex Countyleaderssetadangerousprece-
dentthatcouldhamperfuture infrastructureprojectsthatwilldoubtlessly berequiredtomeetrisingenergydemandinourregionandtohelpbring moreclean,affordableenergyonline,” saidPeggySchultz,founderandfacilitatorofPeopleforOffshoreWindEnergyResources(POWER).“Our organizationiscommittedtocontinuingtobuildthesustainablefuture Delawarefamiliesdeserve,andwecall uponstateandlocalleaderstostepup anddothesame.”
Theapplicationforthe“conditional useoflandinaheavyindustrialdistrict foranelectricsubstationandutility… inDagsboro”wasmadebyRenewable RedevelopmentLLC,whichisaland subsidiaryofU.S.Wind.
Approximately800megawatts ofoffshorewindenergy—whichis enoughtopowermorethan250,000 homesinMaryland—isestimatedto begeneratedbytheproject,ifitis built.Despitetheimpedimentatthe countylevel,upto55turbineslocated morethan15milesofftheshoreof OceanCity,Md.,couldstillbeerected. TheStateofMarylandEnergyAdministrationhasinvested$6millionin theimprovementsrequiredtodeliver thatpower.
MarkNardone,directorofadvocacy fortheDelawareNatureSociety, stated,“PJMInterconnectionwillnot
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ACTmembersvotetodissolveafterFOIAcomplaints ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
TheAssociationofCoastalTowns (ACT)wasdissolvedonFriday,Dec.13, bymajorityvoteofthemayorsofits constituentsevencoastalDelaware beachtowns,withavoteoffivemembersinfavorofdissolution.FenwickIslandMayorNatalieMagdeburgervoted againstdissolvingACTunlessan amendmentontransparencyonwind powerissuesthatsheofferedwasadded. LewesMayorAndrewWilliamswas not presentatthemeeting.
DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy JenningsinMayjudgedACTtobeactingasagovernmentalentityofthe membertownjurisdictions,andthus subjecttoFreedomofInformationAct (FOIA)requestsandcompliance.ACT willofficiallydisbandonDec.31.The groupwillreturnanyunusedfundsor memberduestothemunicipalitiesit
Nativity dicatingtherewasnothingtofear.
Guests,leavingaftereachperformance,remarked,“Nowit’sreallythe Christmasseason,”and“AsmuchasI stillhavetodobeforeChristmas,this reallyliftsmyspirits.”
comprises,andrepresentativessaidit hadalreadyreimbursedalllocalfundsas ofDec.13,whenthevotewastakento dissolve.
TheDelawareFreedomofInformationAct(FOIA)givescitizensaccessto publicrecordsandgovernmentmeetings.StateFOIAwasenactedin2011, withapurposeofensuringthatthegovernmentisopenandaccountabletoits citizens.Itestablishesthat“Itisvitalin ademocraticsocietythatpublicbusinessbeperformedinanopenandpublicmanner,”andthat“Itisvitalthat citizenshaveeasyaccesstopublic recordsinorderthatthesocietyremain freeanddemocratic.”FOIAappliesto state agenciesand,accordingtothe AG’sOffice,toACT.
AmongthosevotinginfavorofdissolvingACTwereBethanyBeach MayorRonCalef,hostchairmanthis yearofACT,andSouthBethanyMayor EdieDondero—who,alongwith
Therewerehandshakes,hugsfor childrenandapeacefulnessasthey walkedbacktotheircars.
“IlovetheLiveNativity,becausefor thousandsofyearspeoplehavebeen tellingthestoryofthesavior’sbirthin thisway.Ittiesustothepastandtothe future.Forme,it’sjustsuchabeautiful, tender timeandasimplewayofsharing
Calef,notedthatshewasnotonthe ACTcouncilgroupduringtheFOIA inquiriesthatledtothevote.AlsovotingtodissolveACT,afternearly10 yearsaspartofitslatestconfiguration, wereRehobothBeachMayorStan Mills,DeweyBeachMayorBill Stephens(whowrotetheresolutionto dissolve)andHenlopenAcresMayor JoniReich.
The90-minutemeetinggrewcontentious,bothamongthemayoralmembersandduringthepubliccomment period.BecauseFOIArequestshaverevealedprivatemeetingsande-mailsto discussU.S.Wind’sprofferofcommunitybenefitagreements(CBAs)of $100,000peryear,pertown,thepublic andtheelectedtownofficialsbecame concernedaboutsometownsactingon behalf ofthefullACTgroup.Thetotal offerwasupto$2millionover20years.
TheFOIA-requestedinformation ande-mailsbetweenU.S.Wind’s
thegoodnewsofJesus’birth,andIjust loveit,”LiveNativityorganizerJillTaylorsaid.
Delawaredevelopmentmanagerand then-ACTChairmanTimSaxtonof SouthBethanyshowsaproclivityto keepthemeetingsontheCBAdeals private.
Stephenssaid,“Asmosthereare aware,onMay28,theAttorneyGeneral saidthatACTviolatedFOIArules. TheyrecommendedtoACTthatifour decisionsaredeemedtohaveamaterial effectonthepublic,wemustcomply,or the FOIApetitionfordisclosurescould gototheChanceryCourt.”
“Atthetime,lastMay,noneofus herehadtakenanyactionontheU.S. Windcommunitybenefitagreements,” saidStephens.“WithFOIArequests, wewouldneedtopostallofourminutes,haveaFOIAportalandlikelyretainaFOIAcomplianceconsultant.”
Themotionwasmadetodissolvethe ACTorganization.
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“It’sforeveryoneofallages,allcolors.Everyonecantakeapart.Theycan seethestoryandtheycanwalkoutand carryChristmas.Ilovethatfamilies participateinthistogether.It’sjustmy favoritepartofChristmas.ThesemomentsarewhatmakesChristmashappen.Thespiritisthere,”Taylorsaid.
TheRev.Dr.RebeccaCollison, churchpastor,thisweeksaidtheLive Nativityis“morethanjustnostalgia.”
“Thisyear’srevampedeventhelpsus getbacktowhatChristmasisallabout: ahopeborninanunlikelyplace,apeace thatmakesnoearthlysense,ajoybeyondourimagination,andloveforall people.
“Whenwestandandsingcarolstogetherorhuddlearoundawarmcupof
cocoa,Christmasbecomestheglimpse intothebelovedcommunitywecanbecome—thecommunitywearemeant tobewithGod’shelp,”shesaid.
“ItisareminderofhowGoduses ordinarypeople—yearafteryear—to sendamessageofhopeforeachgeneration.Andthatkindofhopeiswhatwe needinthecrazinessofourworld today,”thepastorsaid.
CornellexplainedthattheLiveNativitywascreatedforchildren,sothey could“starttoreflectonwhattheLord’s birthmeansinyourlife.”
“Thelookontheirfaceswhenthey seeitisamazing,andthelookontheir faceswhentheystarttounderstandit isamazingandmostheartfelt.I’veseen thelookonpeople’sfacesasadults,and ithasameaningtothem,whenyousee theminthatpre-tearmoment,”he said.
AGHrepresentativessaidtheychose TidalHealthasapartner“becauseof itssharedmissioninservingthe healthcareneedsoftheLowerEasternShoreandDelawareresidents.”
TheAGHBoardofTrusteesannouncedthelaunchofa“strategic partnershipexplorationprocess”earlierthisyear,sayingthepartnership willimprovehealthcareforarearesidents.
“Together,wecanmakeadvancementsinrecruitingandretainingtop physicians,aswellasinvestintheinfrastructureandtechnologythatwill improveourcaredelivery,”stated DougCook,chairmanoftheAGH BoardofTrustees.
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meetarapidlygrowingdemandforenergyacrossthegridwithoutimprovementsthatallowmoreelectricityto flowacrossitssystem.Thedeveloper’s applicationforaconditional-usepermittobuildasubstationrepresentsa $200millioninvestmentinstrengtheningthegrid.”
DNRECpermits U.S.Windplans DNREC,meanwhile,hasapproved U.S.Wind’spermitapplicationsto allowfortheDelawareonshoringcomponentsofitsMarylandoffshorewind project.
Amongthestateapprovalswasfor U.S.Wind’sabilitytobringpowercablesfromtheoffshorewindturbinesto 3R’sBeachinSussexCounty.DNREC madethatannouncementonMonday, Dec.9.Thepowercablesareplanned toberoutedundertheDelawareInlandBaysandweretobeconnectedto
Asafinalagreementisformulated, dailyoperationswillnotbeimpacted, norwillpatientsorassociatessee changestonormalroutines,representativessaid.
AGHemployeeswereprovided withletters,signedbyAGHPresident DonOwrey,announcingthealliance andstatingthatAGHchoseTidalHealthbecauseoftheirsimilarmissionsandsharedcommitmentto locallycontrolledhealthcare.
“TidalHealthhasalongstanding traditionofprovidingthehighest levelofspecializedcare,whileensuringpatientscontinuetoreceivecare fromtheirlocalphysicians.…Itwas clearthatwearebettertogetherand thatouraffiliationprovidesatremendousopportunityforbothorganizationsandmoreimportantly,our
theelectricalgridinDagsboro.But nowthattheCountyrulinghasdisallowedtheconditionalreuse,thecompanymayhavetoseekaterrestrial routeelsewhere.
ASubaqueousLandsPermit/Lease fromDNRECwouldalsohaveallowed forasubstationtobeerectednearthe IndianRiverPowerPlant,accordingto DNREC.Theapprovalalsogranteda WetlandsPermitfortwo600-footlongpipestobeusedtotakedredge materialtoadewateringfacilitynear theIndianRiver.
DNRECofficialshavestatedthat U.S.Windwillberequiredtoremain incomplianceaspartofitspermitapproval,nomatterthesitingforonshoringorgridconnection.Theymust:
•Performdetailedmonitoringand reportingduringbothconstructionand operations.
•Providecompensatorymitigation activitiesandfundingtoaddresspotentialenvironmentalconcernsand publicuseimpacts.
•FollowanapprovedEmergency ResponsePlanforactionsrelatedto
community,”theletterstates.
Employeeswereencouragedto submitquestions,whichareexpected tobeansweredatinformationsessions.
“Weareexcitedabouttheopportunitytocombineandbringtogether twostrongorganizations,eachwith outstandingreputationsforthepatientexperienceandqualityofcare,” MemoDiriker,chairmanoftheTidalHealthBoardofDirectorsstated.
AccordingtoAtlanticGeneral Hospitalrepresentatives,thepartnershipwillprovideaccesstointegrated medicalrecordsthroughEpic,the softwarethehospitaluses,improve coordinationofservicesandaccessto careforpatients,providecapitalfundingtoexpandsuchservicesand strengthenAGH’sabilitytoretain
unanticipatedoccurrences.
•Establishfinancialassuranceto
andattractahigh-qualityworkforce.
“Thispartnershipisawinforour patients,ourassociatesandthecommunitiesweserve.…Byaffiliating withTidalHealth,wehavetheopportunitytocombinethestrengthsofour twoorganizationstofundamentally improvetheavailabilityofhigh-qualityhealthcareclosetohome,”Owrey stated.
“TidalHealthhasgreatrespectfor [AGH’s]historiccontributiontothe healthcareneedsofitscommunity, andwearehonoredtohavebeenchosen.Weareconfidentthatwecanfurtherenhancetheirstrengthinthe regionwithAGHbecomingpartof therobusthealthsystemthathasbeen providinghigh-qualitycaresince 1897,”TidalHealthPresidentSteve Leonardstated.
provideforanyfuturedecommissioningactivities.
OFF SEASON SPECIALS Carpersaysfinal goodbyesatSenateparty ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
incoastaltowns—nowstipulatingthat theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersabsorb upto80percentofthenourishmentcosts.
U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.)gave hisfarewelladdressontheU.S.Senate flooronWednesday,Dec.11,aftercompletingnearly50yearsinpublicservice, includingnearly24asaU.S.senatorfrom Delaware(fourterms),adecadeasa memberoftheU.S.House(fiveterms) andservingasthegovernorofthestate fortwoterms.
Hesaidhehopestomakeadifference aslongashelives.Healsoharkenedback tohisearlychildhoodinWestVirginia andabootstrappedHoratioAlgerlifethat reallystartedforCarperintheU.S.Navy. HewasaNavyflightofficerandservedin theVietnamWar.
AschairmanoftheSenateEnvironment&PublicWorkscommittee,Carper hasdeliveredforthestate.HemostrecentlyamendedtheWaterResourceDevelopmentAct(WRDA)toincludemore federalsupportforbeachreplenishment
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Overthepastdecade,asanunincorporatedentity,ACT’smissionhasbeen tocollectivelypreserveandprotectthe uniquecharacterofcoastalDelawareby focusingonthepreservationofcoastal ecosystemsandothercriticalissues,such asbeachreplenishment,maintenanceof navigablewaterways,tidalfloodingand sea-levelrise.ACTwasalsoanadvocate forcoastalindustryandcoastaltourism —cornerstonesofDelaware’seconomy.
Thegrouphasworkedonreducing thelocalcost-shareburdenofbeach replenishment,andnewfederallegislation —theWaterResourceDevelopment Act(WRDA)—willincreasethefederalshareofbeachnourishment,with theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersnow pickingup80percentofthecost,the groupalsoannouncedFridaynight.
Carperwillleaveofficeofficiallyon Jan.3,2025,atwhichtimecurrentU.S. Rep.LisaBluntRochester(D-Del.)will besworn-inashissuccessor.U.S.Sen. ChrisCoonsnowbecomesthe“senior senator” fromDelaware.Bothjoinedhundredsofwell-wishersatapartyatthe RussellSenateOfficeBuildinglast Wednesdayevening.
“WelcometoCarperTown,”saidthe senatorashepushedopenthedoorsto theKennedycaucusroomwherethe farewellpartywasheld.“Youcancheck outanytimeyoulike,butyoucannever reallyleave,”hesaidparaphrasingtheEaglessong“HotelCalifornia.”
“Weappreciateallofyourloveand support,”hesaidtothecrowdwhileembracinghiswife,Martha.
GuestsincludedU.S.Sens.Charles
body.Iamuncomfortableproceeding underanunincorporatedassociation.My voteistodisband,”saidReich.“Assoon astheFOIAcomplaintwasfiled,we havenolongeroperatedinthesamesay andcouldnotworkascloselyasbefore. Wecannotoperateinthesamemanner.”
TheFOIAcomplaintwasfiledbyretiredattorneyEdBintzofSouth Bethany.
“Wehavebeenadvisednow,andwe needtoactaccordingly,”saidReich,“It’s toobad,andit’sashame.”
Calefsaid,“ACTservesasanexploratoryandanadvisorygroup,much liketheSussexCountyAssociationof Towns.Iamthenewbiehereaschair, butwedohavesignatoryresponsibilities. Weasindividualmayorscannotdecide whatisgoodforourwholetowns,and weneedtobringanydecisionsbackto ourfullcouncils.”
Thecontentiousmeetinglastedmore than90minutes,includingstatements fromallmayorsandapubliccommentperiod.BethanyBeachTownManagerCliff Gravietwasthetimekeeperforrespondents.SaxtonandformerBethanyBeach MayorRosemaryHardimanwerealsoin attendancetoprovidehistoricalcontext.
Nomotionwasmadeatthemeeting toreconstituteACTasanon-profitorganization.Itappearslikelythatthe ACTentitywill bedissolvedentirely.
Reichsaid,“Ihaveenjoyedmytime andinvolvementwithACT.Inthebeginning,itwasashoestringoperation, andweeachgave$3,000pertown,per year,toadvocateforthiscoastalregion, mostlyfocusedonourbeachesandour waterways.”
“Wedidnotthinkwewereapublic
“Thesedecisionswemakedonot comefromthemayorsalone,”emphasizedCalefashetriedtokeeporderin themeeting.“Wehavehadguidance fromourattorneynow.”
“TheAttorneyGeneralfoundthat weatACTareaformalorganization,” saidMagdeburger,whohasbeenpartof theoppositiontothewindfarms.“We havehadFOIAviolationsgoingback overthepastsixmonths.Andthoseprivatediscussionsorcommunications shouldnothavegoneon.”
“ACTissupportedbytaxdollars,and theseU.S.Windmeetingswerenoncompliantwithourdisclosuresrequirements,”shesaid.“IfthoseACT meetingsorprivatemeetingswere recordedinanyway,wewouldstill be obligatedtoproducetheminutesunder stateFOIA.”
Millsboropolicewarnofscamwarrantcalls BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheMillsboroPoliceDepartment iswarningthepublicaboutascaminvolvingphonecallsclaimingtheyhave outstandingwarrantsanddemanding money,butPoliceChiefBrianCallowaythisweekremindedthepublic thatpoliceneveracceptpayment.
Policedocontactthosewhohave warrantsandaskthemtoturnthemselvesinatthepolicestation,“butwe arenotgoingtoaskforpersonalinformationandwearenotgoingtoask foranypayment,”thechieftoldthe CoastalPoint.
“Thesescammersaskformoney overthephone.Wedon’taccept moneyforanything.Ifithappensto
Carperreturnedthecompliment,saying,“BenCardinhasbeenmywingman.” HealsocomplimentedGrassley.
you,don’tpanic.JustcalltheMillsboroPoliceDepartmentifyouhave anyquestions.Wecanthenverifyif youhaveawarrantforarrest,”Callowaysaid.
It’sdifficulttopinpointwherethe fakecallsaboutwarrantsareoriginat-
Grassley(R-Iowa),ChuckSchumer(DN.Y.),EdMarkey(D-Mass.),BenCardin andChrisVanHollen(bothD-Maryland),aswellasmanyothersfromhispoliticallife.U.S.Fish&WildlifeService DirectorMarthaWilliamswasthere,havingjustpresentedCarperanawardrecentlyaspartoftheDelawareRiver Watershedworktheyhaveaccomplished together.
TheeffortsoftheDelawareWatershed ConversationFundwerecelebratedatan eventonMonday,Dec.9,withCarper andBluntRochester.Thefund,which waslaunchedin2018,hasawarded$72 millioningrantstoabout240projectsin thewatershedregion,including$17millionthisyear.Thefundinghasbroughtin another$100millioninmatchinggrants andwascreatedbytheU.S.Fish& WildlifeService.
CardinalsogaveCarpercreditforhis workontheBipartisanInfrastructure Law(BIL)andtheWRDAlaw.
“Let’slearntolistentoeachother acrosstheaislethewayTomCarperdid,” saidCardin.“HegotBILdone,andthe WRDAbillisallhiswork.”
“Wegottheseenvironmentalbills donebecauseofTomCarper,becausehe hadtheabilitytokeepusalltogether” asa Senatemajority,saidCardin.
“Ihavehadafruitfulpartnershipwith Chuck,andalsowith[Republican]Sen. ShelleyMooreCapitoofWestVirginia, mynativestate,becauseofChuck’sbipartisanexample.”
U.S.Sen.RaphaelWarnock(D-Ga.),a preacher,saidofCarper,“Iamgratefulfor yourexample,yourgraceandyourdignity. Youhadreallyledthiscountrywithyour transitiontoLisaBluntRochesterasyour successor,whoisaBlackwoman.Iwant tobelikeT.C.whenIgrowup,”said Warnock,usingCarper’snicknameonthe Hill.
BluntRochestertalkedaboutthebig shoesshewillneedtofillintakingthe SenateOathofOfficeinJanuary.
“Ithasbeenanhonortolearnfrom you,”shesaid.“Youhaveastrongfaith andalegacyofpublicservice.Iamblessed toknowyou.”
BluntRochesterteasedthatCarperis “theJamesBrownoftheU.S.Senate,becausewewillalwaysbreakintosongordo alittledance.”
Coonsadded,“Tom,youareaselfless servant.Ialreadysaidmypieceonthe Senatefloorforyourfarewelladdress.I loveyou,andMartha,too.”
SarahMcBride(D-Del.),newly electedtotheU.S.HouseofRepresentativesseatheldbyBluntRochester,also saidafewwords.
“Iamsoexcitedtobehere,”shesaid,as freshmenlegislatorsaretakingcourses now.“Youareatruepublicservantand alsoagreatDelawarean.Iamfollowingin Lisa’sSize8shoesandhopetofollowin herfootsteps.”
“Really,‘CarperTown’shouldhavetwo CongressionalseatsinDelaware,”said McBrideoftheoneseatthestatereceives bypopulationandsize.
Shealsoannouncedthattwomembers ofSen.Carper’sstaffwouldbejoiningher Houseoffice:thedirectorofconstituent servicesforDelawareandthescheduling director.
ChristopheTulou,executivedirectorof theDelawareCenterforInlandBays,also praisedhisformerboss.Tulouhadserved aschiefcounseloftheCarperofficefor manyyearsbeforetakingtheCIBposition.Heagreedwiththesentimentofthe eveningthattheremayneverbeanother statesmanlikeTomCarper.
years after his birth. Love to all this Christmas and every day –Ellen
Carneyreflectsongubernatorialtenure CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Cuttingtheribbontorededicatethe BidenEnvironmentalCenteratCape HenlopenStateParkinLewesare,from left,DNRECDivisionofParksandRecreationRayBivens,Gov.JohnCarney,AshleyBidenandDNRECSecretaryShawn Garvin.Thebuildingunderwenta$15 million transformationtobecomeadestinationforenvironmentaleducation.
—Thisisthefirstofatwo-partseries withGov.JohnCarney
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
In2017,notlongafterGov.John Carneyfirsttookoffice,hewasalerted aboutahostagesituationattheJames T.VaughnCorrectionalCenterin Smyrna.
Lt.StevenFloyd,onthejob16years—andwho,lessthantwoweeks earlierhadworriedaboutconditions, calledformorestaffandsaiditwas dangerouswhencertainprisonerswere inthesamearea—waskilledafter prisonersrioted,leadingtoa19-hour hostagestandoff.
Floyd,47,afatherandgrandfather,
Wwasfoundbeaten,handcuffedand face-downininchesofwaterunder debrispiledoverhim.
Oneyearlater,inearlyFebruary 2018,Carneyjoinedcorrectionalstaff anddignitariesforasolemnmilitarystyleremembranceceremony.
“Lettherebenodoubtthatthere’s ahigherpowerinchargetoday,”Carneysaidattheceremony,telling guardsandstaff,“Ihopeyouknow thatwehearyou,we’rewithyou,we haveyourback,andwe’redoingwhat wecantosupportyou.”
Eightyearslater,theincidentisstill freshinCarney’smemory,anditwas oneofthefirsttopicsheaddressed whenhemetwiththeCoastalPoint foranexclusiveinterviewafterhecut theribbontorededicatetheBiden EnvironmentalCenteratCapeHenlopenStateParkinLewesonFriday, Dec.13.
“Thehostagesituationwasinthe firsttermafterIwaselectedgovernor, andwelearnedtheyhadkilledoneof thecorrectionalofficers.Butthatnight wedidn’tknowanything.Wecouldn’t seeanything.Wedidn’tknowwhat wasgoingon,becausewedidn’thave camerasintheCBuilding.We
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e would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust you have placed in us and your loyal readership throughout the year, and throughout these past few decades. D uring the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have supported us through thick-and-thin.
couldn’tseewhatthestatusofthe hostageswas.Theydidreleaseacouplehostagesearlyintheevening,I wanttosay…wehadtogooutsideof ourstate.Ithinkwegot,fromthe MarylandStatePolice,apieceof equipmenttoknockthedoordown. That’showwegotin,”saidCarney,68, whoisendinghistermasgovernor andlookingforwardtoservingas mayorofWilmingtonafterbeing electedtothatroleinNovember.
Duringhiseight-yearterm, COVIDandthehostagesituation weremajorchallenges,aswas“getting ourbudgetsquaredaway.”
“Wecame inwithabout$350milliondeficit,whichisover5percentof thetotalbudgetatthetime.Wehadto comeupwitharevenuepackage.We hadsomecutsandeverything,andthen,
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ing,especiallysinceitcouldbefrom outsideofthecountry,hesaid,adding thatpolicelearnedaboutthescam afteranalertresidentcalledandinformedpolice.
Onthepolicedepartment’sFacebookpage,residentswhoreceivecalls aboutwarrantsarebeingremindedto checkthecaller’stelephonephone number.Thepolicedepartment’s numberis(302)934-8174.Callsfrom othernumberscouldbeascam,althoughofficersalsocarrydutyphones withdifferentnumbers.
“Thesewarrantslookslikethey couldbefromus.Ifyougetacall,one ofthethingsIwouldaskforistheofficer’snameandwhatthepersonis beingchargedwith.Youcanaskfor thenumberonthewarrant,butifyou feeluncomfortable,callourstation andverifythepersonyouaretalking toisanofficeremployedbyus,”the Facebookpagestates.
“Inourjudicialsystem,whatwedo is,ifsomeonecommitsacrime—let’s saysomebodycomesinandtheygiveus informationthatsomebodycommitted a theft.Anofficerwilltypeaprobablecausestatement,anditwillbesentto magistratecourt.Wewouldthen—if themagistratecourtagreesthereis enoughprobablecausetomakeanarrest—wewouldlookfortheperson.
“Wewouldtrytomakecontact,but we’renotgoingtotellyouthiswillgo awayifyoupayus.Itonlygoesawayif youturnyourselfinatthepolicedepartment.Youhavetobeseen.The warranthastobeseen,”Callowaysaid.
ofcourse,COVIDfollowedandour revenuesdroppedoffbutthentheeconomyaccelerated.…Wegotfederal money,andwewereabletomakeinvestments.Wemadeinvestmentsininfrastructureacrossthestate.We increasedby20percentsomeofthe roadwork,thebasicformulatheDepartmentofTransportationgets,”hesaid.
Ateverypressconferencetounveil hisannualbudget,hewouldemphasizetheimportanceofeducation.
“Therewasapushtoincrease teachers’salaries.Wewanttogetupto astartingsalaryof$60,000inthenext coupleyears.AndweincreasedfundingtotheDepartmentofCorrections tofillvacanciesandmadeadjustments insecurity,”includingsecuritycameras,hesaid.
Moresleeplessnightsfollowedas heledthestatethroughtheravagesof COVIDduringapandemicthatkilled thousandsofDelawareans.Every
week,duringpressconferences,witha calmpresence,Carneyupdatedresidentsabouttheillnessasmoreand moreinformationbecameavailable, reviewedthenumberofdeaths,providedupdatesaboutthevaccination thatwasstillbeingformulatedand, onceitwasavailable,urgedgetting vaccinatedandwearingprotectiveface masksinpublic.
Ratinghissuccessasagovernor“is forsomebodyelsetodo,”hetoldthe CoastalPoint,addingthathereceived “thebestaffirmation”ofhissuccessas governorwhilecampaigningformayor.
“Weknockedonabout11,000 doors.Everybodydidn’tcometothe door,andwhentheydid,Iwouldsay, ‘Hi,I’mJohnCarney,andI’mrunning formayor.’Someofthemdidn’tknow iftheyweregoingtovoteforme,but theysaid,‘Weappreciatewhatyoudid duringCOVID.’Havinglivedthrough thatstressfultime,thatkindofaffir-
mationfeltlikepeoplerecognizedthe service,”hesaid. Ifhewoulddoneanythingdifferently,hesaid,itwouldhavebeengettingchildrenbackintoclassrooms sooner.
“Itwasverytough.Theteachers andschoolpersonnel,theirexperience, asalwayswhenaflugoesthroughthe school,theyseethateverybodygets sick.…Butwelostalotoflearning. Welearnedthestudentswerenotatas greatofariskaswethought.Itwas elderlypeoplewithpre-existinghealth conditionsthatweremostatrisk.We justdidn’tseeit.Inschool,childrenare incontrolledenvironments.
“Thekidslineupandtheywalk, andyoucanspacethemoutinclass. Asitwas,they’reathomeandwedon’t knowwhatthey’redoing.Weworry aboutchildren.It’seasyforme,inretrospect,tosaythatisoneofthethings Iregret,”hesaid.“ButIdoregretit.”
Minute Gifts! MeyerannouncesHastingsasDelDOTsecretary DelawareGovernor-electMatt Meyerhasannouncedhisintentionto nominateShantéHastingsasSecretaryoftheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT).
“Asa25-yearveteranofthe DelawareDepartmentofTransportation,Shantéknowshowtokeeppeopleandgoodsmovingsafelyacross Delaware,”Meyersaid.“Herinstitutionalknowledgeandexpertisewillbe essentialasweinvestinDelaware’sinfrastructureandcontinuebuilding bikeableandwalkablecommunities.”
InhercurrentroleasDeputySecretaryandchiefengineerforDel-
DOT,Hastingsimplementsthedepartment’s$600millionannualCapitalTransportationProgramand supportstheSecretarywithagency operations.
Shealsoservesasthedepartment’s liaisonwiththeFederalHighwayAdministration.
Hastingsisthesoon-to-beActing SecretaryforDelDOTandhas workedforthedepartmentsincegraduatingfromtheUniversityof Delawarein2000withabachelor’s degreeincivilengineering.Shehas servedasthechiefengineerforthe departmentsinceJuly1,2019,andas
DeputySecretaryfromJanuary2021 toDecember2024.
Asdeputysecretary,sheisalsoinvolvedwithpersonnelmanagement, legislationandnationaltransportation policy.
SheservesaschairoftheAmerican AssociationofStateHighway& TransportationOfficials(AASHTO) InnovationManagementCommittee, chairoftheAASHTOCommitteeon DesignandViceChairofthe AASHTOCommitteeonTransportationSystemOperations.
In2013,shewasawardedthe YoungEngineeroftheYearAwardby
theDelawareEngineeringSocietyin recognitionofherworkinthefieldof engineeringandcommunityservice. In2024,shewasnamedGovernment EngineeroftheYearbytheDelaware EngineeringSociety.Shecurrently servesontheboardsforLeadership Delaware,theDelawareStateFair,the JoshuaM.FreemanFoundationand SussexAcademycharterschool.In May2024,shewasnominatedand confirmedtotheUniversityof DelawareBoardofTrustees.
TolearnmoreaboutMeyerandhis transitionteam,visithttps://transition.delaware.gov/.
ChesapeakeBayclean-waterprogramspassedinHouse ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
TheU.S.HouseofRepresentativeson Wednesday,Dec.4,passedtheAmerica’s ConservationEnhancement(ACE) ReauthorizationAct.Thelegislationincludesfundingreauthorizationforprogramsconsideredcriticaltoprotecting andrestoringthemorethan100,000 milesofriversandstreamsthroughout theChesapeakeBaywatershed.
Theprogramsinclude:
•EPA’sChesapeakeBayProgram
whichcoordinatesthefederal-statepartnershiptorestoretheChesapeakeBay’s riversandstreams.
•ChesapeakeWatershedInvestments &LandscapeDefense(WILD)Program,agrantprogrammanagedbythe U.S.Fish&WildlifeServicethatassists localpartnerswithon-the-groundhabitatrestorationandprotection.
•ChesapeakeGatewaysProgram,a NationalParkService-administerednetworkofpartnersandplacesthatincreasesaccessibilitytowaterways throughouttheChesapeakeBayregion.
ChooseCleanWaterCoalitionDirectorKristinReillyofferedpraisetothe bi-partisanwaterwayseffort,saying, “Whiletoday’spoliticsarefraughtwith partisanshipanddivision,cleanwateris thegreatunifier.”
“WhenAmerica’sConservationEnhancementActpassedin2020,itwasthe mostimportantpieceoffederallegislationtohelptheChesapeakeBayandits riversandstreamsinmorethan30 years,”saidReilly.“TheprogramssupportedthroughtheACEActarebearing fruitthroughouttheChesapeakeBayre-
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gion,withvitalhabitatsrestored,public accesstoourwaterwaysandgreenspaces improved,andlocaleconomiesboosted.”
“WewanttothankRep.Rob Wittman(R-Va.)forhisleadership sponsoringtheACEReauthorization Act,aswellasRep.JenKiggans(R-Va.) forco-sponsoringthelegislation.With strongbipartisansupportforthislegislationandCongresssettoadjournshortly, weurgetheSenatetopassitquicklyand sendittoPresidentBiden’sdesk,”the ChooseCleanWaterCoalitionexecutive said.
SouthernDelawareTourismpresentsawards ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
SouthernDelawareTourismhonored localbusinesspeopleandorganizations lastweekwithitsannualTourism Awards.
Topawardsthisyearwenttofourorganizations—alocalenvironmental center,anewseafoodfestival,arunning eventandalongtimephilanthropist.
TheDelawareSeafoodFestivaland theJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve tookhomeBestNewEventandBest Attractionhonors,respectively,when thewinnerswereannouncedduringa luncheonattheLighthouseCoveEvent CenterinDeweyBeachonFriday,Dec. 13.
OutgoingU.S.Sen.TomCarper(DDel.),whogavehisfarewellspeechon theSenateflooronDec.12,gavethe keynotespeechattheluncheon.Carper alsoacceptedtheTourismLegacy Awardduringtheevent.
TheDelawareSeafoodFestivalwon intheBestNewEventcategory.Event foundersRyanandNicoleStephenson, ownersofShoreSmokeSeasonings,acceptedtheaward.HeldatAmerican LegionPost28inMillsboroinSeptember,theeventdrew3,000attendees. Theywereexpectingbetween400and 500,accordingtoeventstatsreadby NadineTimpanaro,co-directorofthe MillsboroChamberofCommerceanda boardmemberoftheSDTA.
Thefestivalbrought$1.5millionin revenuetoSussexCountybusinesses, Timpanarosaid.In2025,ascaled-up festivalwillbeheldSept.20atSchellvilleinRehobothBeach.
BestAttractionhonors,bestowed upontheJamesFarmEcologicalPreser veattheDec.13event,werearesult ofthe150-acreenvironmentaleducationcomplex’shistoryofbringingchildrenandfamiliestothepropertyonthe shoresoftheIndianRiverBaytoenjoy threemilesoftrailsthroughwoodlands toasandybeach.
MaryLighthipedonatedtheformer farmlandtoSussexCountyin1998 withthestipulationthatitbeusedfor environmentaleducation.Theproperty hasbeenmanagedsincethenbythe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays.
BeforepresentingtheJamesFarm representativeswiththeiraward,SDTA BoardMemberBonnieHallcalledthe property“anoasisofwildlands”inarapidlydevelopingcoastalSussexCounty.
Thepreservehosted34,000visitors in2024,Hallsaid,andnowhasmore than30docentstrainedtogiveeducationalprogramsandtoursofthepre-
CoastalPoint•KerinMagill DelawareCenterfortheInlandBaysDirectorChristopheToulouacceptsthe BestAttractionAwardattheSouthern DelawareTourismAssociation’sannual luncheonatLighthouseCoveonFriday, Dec.13.
serve.
Otherawardsgivenduringthe tourismorganization’sluncheonwere: BestEvent,toCoastalDelawareRunningFestival,withorganizerFocus Multisports;andBestPhilanthropist,to MariahCalagione,co-founderofDogfishHead.
Carperwaxednostalgicinwhatwas oneofhisfinalofficialspeechesofhis fivedecadesofpublicservice.Heretires inJanuary.Delaware’scurrentsole memberofCongress,LisaBlunt Rochester,hasbeenelectedashisreplacement.
Hesaidhishopeisthathehas helpedtoshepherdDelawareandits citizensintoaneraofprosperityand positivegrowth.
“I’mabigbelieverthatinadversity lies opportunity,”hesaid.Hesoundeda cautionarynote,however,thatDelaware andtheworldareinforchallenging times.“Ourplanetisonfire,”Carper said.
“Thanksforgivingmetheopportunitytoserveyouforalloftheseyears,” hesaid.“It’sbeenahugepleasuretodo that.Heclosedwiththesamelinefrom rockerNeilYoungthathehadusedto closehisSenatefarewellspeechtheday before,butwithatwistforhisSussex Countyaudience:“Keeponrockin’in this partoftheworld,”Carpersaid,riffingonYoung’sexhortationto“keepon rockin’inthefreeworld.”
“MakeDelawareanexampleforthis country,”Carperurged,receivinga standingovationashefinishedhisremarks.
Theretiringsenatorwasawardedthe SDTA’sTourismLegacyAwardatthe luncheoninappreciationforhisworkin theU.S.Senate,includingchairmanship oftheSenateEnvironmental&Public WorksCommittee,aswellashisprior serviceasCongressman,Delawaregovernorandstatetreasurer.
Accordingtostatisticsprovidedby theSouthernDelawareTourismAssociation,tourismbringsin$2.7billion dollarsayeartoSussexCountyandis growing,withtourismprovidingabout 27,000jobsinthecounty.TheSDTA estimatedthattourismrevenuessave eachSussexCountytaxpayerabout $1,800eachyearintaxes.
JoinusonDecember24fora heartwarmingChristmasEveservice withbeautifulmusicbyOFF24. Gatherwithfamilyandfriendsforan eveningthatcelebratesthetruespirit ofChristmas.
Comeasyouare,leavewithjoyin yourheart.We’dlovetosharethis specialnightwithyou!
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Carrollswitchesupwithchildren’sbook SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted
BethanyBeachphotographerauthor,illustrator,publisherandzip-lineinstructorRosemaryCarrollhaspublishedherlatest book,‘CarmellatheCruiseShipandTommytheTug.’
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
RosemaryCarrollhasraisedeight children,hasrunaphotographystudio, andhaswritten,illustratedandpublishedbooks.Shehaseventaughtart classesonacruiseship.
Whattodonext?Whynotwrite andillustrateachildren’sbookabouta cruiseshipandatugboatwhobecome friends?
Whynot,indeed.
“Ihavealotofenergy,”saidBethany BeachresidentCarroll,74.
Thisyearhasbeenahardonefor herandherfamily,shesaid,havinglost herhusband,Bill,inMarchafteralong
fightwithcancer.
Carrollsaidthatasshemovesforwardwithherlife,“Idecidedtodoall thesethingsthatwereontheback burner,”duringherhusband’sillness, whichincludedwritingabookthathad beenbouncingaroundinherheadfora while.
“CarmellatheCruiseShipand TommytheTug,”writtenandillustratedbyCarroll,iscurrentlyavailable throughAmazon.comandwillsoonbe availableinlocalbookstores,shesaid.
Thebooktellsthetaleofamighty, somewhatself-absorbedcruiseship whofindsherselfinneedofhelpfrom thetugboatsheonceshunned.
“Iwon’thavesometuglikethat
pullingme!”Carmellashoutsinthe book.“Whatifhegetsdirtysootonmy hull?No!Thiswon’tdo!Thiswon’tdo atall!”
But,ofcourse,Carmellagetsher comeuppanceonceTommynudgesher safelyintoport.
Alongtheway,readerslearnabout differenttypesofboats,fromtugsand pilotboatstocontainershipscarrying cargofromfarawayportsandcruise shipsboundforfascinatingplaces.
Carroll’sfamily,shesaid,hasa stronghistoryinnavigation.Herfather wasashipcaptainwhoearnedthe CongressionalMedalofHonorforhis serviceduringWorldWarII.Mostof herchildrenhavepursuedcareersinthe
field.HerdaughterKellyMcCandless, whoselikenessappearsinCarroll’snew book,isashippilotinreallife,justas sheappearsinthebook.
Carrollherself,whenshe’snotpaintingortakingphotographs,operates DelawareMaritimeEducationfor youngpeoplewhowanttopursueacareerinthemaritimeindustry. There’salsosomeinformationinthe book’sglossaryaboutMercyShips, whichbringhealthcaretopeoplein need,mostlyinsub-SaharanAfricabut alsoindisaster-strickenareasallover theworld.
CarrollsaidshechoosetheMercy Shipsorganizationtoreceiveasignificantportionoftheprofitsfromthebook.
“Theystraightenoutkids’legs.The blindseebecauseofthem.Peoplewill literallywalkfordaystogettoacoastal areaandgetonboard”aMercyShip, shesaid.
“Tome,ifyou’renotpayingitforward,you’renotreallyliving,”Carroll said.“That’sjusthowIfeel.”Sheadded thatshehopesthisbookwillbethefirst ofmanyphilanthropicprojectsforher.
“We’reputonthisearthtodosomething,todogood.Whateveryoucanin yourlittlecircle,”shesaid.
Whateverthatnextprojectis,Carroll’spastendeavorsproveshe’sopento justaboutanything.Aspartofherwork asacruiseshipartteacher,shesaid,she getstoaccompanyvacationerstovariousdestinationswheretheshipsdock.
Andthat’snotall.
“Iteachpeoplehowtozip-line,”she said.“I’malmost75yearsold.”
Shemarveledatthethingsshe’s beenabletoseeanddowhileonthe cruises.
“Theyhelicopterusontotheglaciers,”shesaid.“Thatwassofreakin’ amazing.”
“Icouldn’taffordtotravellikethat” withouttheart-teachergig,Carroll said.“ButIcanteachpeoplehowto paint.”
Andnowthatshe’slearnedshecan dothatonacruiseship,whoknows wherehernextdestinationwillbe?
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Editorial ViewPoint Countycouncilvotesdownsubstationproject TheSussexCountyCouncilhadtheirvoteTuesdayonaproposedconversionoftheDagsborosubstationattheNRGenergy plantforaU.S.Windconversionsite,andthecouncilmembersmade theirviewsquiteclearwitha4-1voteagainsttheproposal.
“Ihavereadthisapplicationverycarefully,”saidDougHudson (R-District4).“Wehaveheardapplicationsforelectricalsubstations inthepast.Thisapplicationisverydifferent.Ithasnotbeenproven thatitwillprovideadirectbenefittoSussexCounty.Sure,itwillcreatesometemporaryjobs,butIamworriedaboutthelong-termbenefits.Itdoesnotprovideforthefutureneedsofthecountyresidents.”
Thiswasarecurringthemefromthefourdissentingvoteson Tuesday—thatthisprojectwillbenefitMaryland,intermsofenergy production,thattherearenolong-termjobsthatbenefitDelawareansand,accordingtoCouncilmanMarkSchaefer,“Weonlyabsorb therisks,includingthedevastatingenvironmentalrisk.”
ThesolevotetoapprovetheproposalwasbyCouncilPresident MichaelVincent,whoarguedthatthesubstationshould,infact,be
upgradedfortransmission,evenifthepowergeneratedwouldbetargetedatthistimetoMaryland.
“EverythingwegethereinDelawarecomesfromoutofstate,” saidVincent.“Myvoteisayes—however,themotionisdenied.”
Weunderstandandappreciateallfiveofthevotesonthismatter. WhilewedoagreewithVincentthatweneedtoupgradethepower gridforourresidents,wealsorespecttheotherswhosawlessbenefit toSussexCountycitizensthantheywerecomfortablesupporting.At theendoftheday,thatisthesingularresponsibilityoftheSussex CountyCouncil—SussexCountycitizens.
However,itisimperativethatofficialsdobeginlookingatlongtermsolutionstomeettheseemingly-infinitely-growingpopulation’s infrastructureneeds,andanimprovedpowergridshouldbeator nearthetopofthatprioritylist.
Itdoesn’thavetobethisplan—andcountyofficialssoundlydefeatedthisone—butthereneedstobesomekindofplangoingforward.
‘Tistheseasontospreadtheholidayspirit Christmascanmeanalotofdifferentthingstoalotofdifferentpeople.And,inreality,itcanmeanalotofdifferent thingstojustoneperson,right?
holddoorsopenforpeoplealittlelongerandtrytobepatient withthosewhorequirejustalittlemorepatiencefromus.
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Point of No Return Darin J. McCann
Forinstance,IwillneverhaveaChristmaswhereIdon’tremembertakingmymotherfromherhomeoneChristmas morningfortheverylasttimeandtothetendercareofahospicefacility.AndIwillalwaysreflect backtoatimewhenIwas21yearsold, feelingmorehomesickthanIeverhadin myentirelifeinthemiddleofadesert witharifleslungovermyshoulder— imaginingthesmilesonthefacesofmy familyastheylistenedtomydad’shorriblejokesandopenedpresentswithNat KingColeChristmassongsplayinginthebackground.
Ontheflipside,mymindisalsofilledwithamazingmemoriesofwakingupearlyChristmasmorningandpleadingwith myparentstogetoutoftheirbedssowecouldrunandseewhat Santadeliveredtousasweslept.Ithinkofmymomhanding outtrashbagssowecouldthrowawaythewrappingpaperright awaywhileshenursedthatfirstcupofcoffee,andtheblurry rushoftryingtoabsorbeverythingIwasopeningwhilefranticallymovingontothenextthinginmypile.
Youknow,what’sfunnyisthatlookingbacknow...Idon’t evenreallyremembertheparticulargiftsIwasopening.ButI remembermymomwithhercoffeeandmydadwatchingthe carnagewithahugesmileonhisfaceasclearasanythingthat stillexistsinmymemorybanks.
Because,atitsheart,it’stheseasonthatmatters.There are religiousandhistoricalrootsthattrulyput“thereasoninthe season,”andthereareotherfaithsthatsharespiritualsignificancewiththistimeoftheyear,aswell,trulymakingitaseason tonotonlycelebratewhatisimportantinourownindividual hearts,butalsotosharethegloryofhumanityandkindnessand selflessnessandjoy.
AttheriskofsoundinglikeI’mtryingtostartacommunitywideversionof“Kumbaya,”thisisthattimeoftheyeartocelebratethelovethatresidesinallofusbysharingthatlovewith others.Yes,wegatherwithfriendsandfamily,butwealsomaybe shareasmilewithastrangeralittlemoreoftenthannormal,
Thisisn’taneasytimeoftheyearforanyone.Theto-dolists getoutofcontrol,thecreditcardreceiptscomeflyingatuslike aticker-tapeparadeandwefeelthatachedeepinourheartsa littlemore fiercelyforthelovedoneswemissattheholidays, whilewesmilethroughtearsattheprofoundmemoriesthattheyleftetchedon oursouls.
Look,depressionisaveryrealthing, anditcanbeputonturbo-driveduring thistimeoftheyearforsomanypeople. Wemissourparentsorgrandparents, children,spouses,siblings,friends, belovedpets.Thehighsofhavingthemwithusfortheholidays inthepastcanjustleavealargervoidwhentheyare nolonger withusnow.Itcanfeellonely.Itcanfeeldark.
Andwhenthewholeworldaroundyouiscelebratingand youarefeelingasifyourinsidesarebeingrippedtoshreds,that darknesscanfeelmoreintense.It’shardtonotonlyfindthe Christmasspiritinsideofyou,it’shardjusttokeepthebad thoughtsaway.
It’sveryreal.
Also,asthesayinggoes,weoften“wearmasks.”Wedon’talwaysknowwho’sgoingthroughwhat,andthesmileyouseeon astrangermightjustbeadisguisefromtheanguishandsufferingthatiscripplingtheminternally.Youjustneverreallyknow. Whichisanotherreasonwhyweshouldallbesharingthat holidayjoywithwhoevergetsinourpath.Oh,youmightget “Scrooged”fromacurmudgeonwhojustwantsto“Bah,humbug”everybodyandeverything,but,hey,Scroogesneedlove,too. Andtheremightjustbeagoodreasonthatpersongotall Scrooged-upinthefirstplace.
Doyourselfafavorthisholidayseasonandembracethespirt thatlivesdeepinsideyou.WishyourJewishfriendaHappy Hanukkah,oranotherfriendajoyousholiday.Smileatyour cashier,tipyourserverandhelpsomeoneputsomethingheavy intheircar.
Youneverknowwhoneedsit,sospreaditwitheverybody. MerryChristmas!
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Teacherimplores parentstotakecontrol Editor:
Thisletterisdirectedtotheparentsandguardiansofschoolchildren intheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict, butitappliestoparentsandguardians ofschoolchildreneverywhereaswell. I’mwritingthisfreshoffasubstitute teachingassignmentthismorning whereIexperiencedtheabsolute worstdisplayofdisrespect,rudeness andarroganceintheeightyearsthat I’vebeenasubstitute.
Inoneclassof23students,approximatelysixchildrenclearlydemonstratedthattheyarebeingraisedby individualswhoareteachingthem goodmannersandtorespecttheir teachersandadults.Therestofthe studentsclearlyarebeingraisedbyindividualswhoeitherjustplaindon’t careorwhofeelthattheirchildren candowhatevertheyplease.
Ifyouthinkthisletterisjustasubstituteteacherventingaboutabad day,Icanassureyouit’snot.I’vehad plentyofbaddaysandaglassofwine intheeveningusuallytakescareofit. Thisletterisaboutlifeanddeath. Literally.
Yesterday,Dec.16,therewasan-
otherdeadlyschoolshooting,this timeinWisconsin—oneofsomany schoolshootingshappeningalltoo ofteninthiscountry.Andtheschool whereIwasteachingtodayheldan active-shooterdrillthismorningbecausetheschooldistrictcaresabout thelivesofeachandeverystudent andeachandeveryteacherandstaff member.
Obviously.
Andyet,evenafterpracticingthree timespriortothedrilltoensurethat thestudentsinmyclassunderstood theimportanceoffollowingthedrill protocol,whenthealarmsounded,the majoritylaughed,talkedloudly,took theirtimegettingtothesafespace andrefusedtolistentomyrepeated attemptstosilencethem.Thedrill wasnotanewexperienceforthese students.Themajoritysimplyfeltthat theydidn’tneedtolistentomeorbehaveasthey’vebeentaught.
Myprimaryresponsibilityasasubstituteteacheristoensurethesafety ofyourchildrenwhileI’minchargeof theirclass.ButthereisnowaythatI, oranyotherteacher,candothatif yourchildrenarenottaughtbyyou thattheymustrespecttheirteachers andschoolstaff.
I’moldenoughtorememberwhen
studentsdidn’ttalkoutinclass,didn’t talkbacktotheirteachers,didn’troll theireyes,didn’tstomptheirfeet,didn’trefusetofollowdirectionsandactuallyfacedconsequencesforbad behavior.Notsurewhenthatallfellto hell,butitdidinabigway.Andthat wasbackinthedaywhenourbiggest fearasstudentswasthatwe’dgetin moretroublewithourparentsat home.Thefactthatsomeonemight actuallycomeintotheschooland shootusneverenteredourminds.
Thisisnojoke,folks.Iwasso upsetaftermyassignmenttodaythatI couldn’tgetthewordsouttomyhusbandwithoutcrying.Theschoolsin ourdistricthaveabsolutelyamazing principals,assistantprincipals,teachers,paraprofessionalsandsupport staff.Buttheycanonlydosomuch. Youneedtositdownwithyourkids anddoyourjobasaparentor guardian.Andyouneedtodoitnow.
Debbie Davis Frankford
RiverSoccerthanks Ball4AllFoundation Editor:
TheRiverSoccerClub,alocal non-profityouthsoccerorganization, wouldliketothanktheBall4All Foundationforitscontinuedsupport totheyouthinthiscommunity throughsports.Thispastyear,Ball4 Allhassupportednearly50youthin thisareagivingthemtheopportunity toplayrecreationalortravelsoccerin ourprogram.
AlthoughRiverSoccerClubis dedicatedtokeepingitsfeesaslowas possible,therearemanychildrenwho cannotaffordtoplay.Through fundraisingeffortsofBall4All,childrencanapplytoBall4Allandhave theirfeespaidbythefoundation.
WewouldalsoliketothankKhara Bayer,ateacherfromJohnM.Clayton whohassingle-handedlysubmitted andencouragedthemajorityofthese participantstoplay.
RiverSoccerClubisgratefulfor theeffortsofalltheseindividualsinvolvedwhounderstandtheneedfor ouryouthtohaveactivitiesoutside theclassroom,helpingtoenhance theirmentalandphysicaldevelopment.
IfyouhaveanopportunitytoattendaBall4Allfundraisingevent, pleasedoso.
ThankyoutoallRiverfamilies, pastandpresent,andourcommunity supporters.
Ouryouthareourfuture.
Rebecca Mais,President River SoccerClub
KellerWilliamscelebratesTopProducers KellerWilliamsRealtyDelaware BeachesthisweekannounceditsNovemberTopProducerswithinthe marketcenter.TopProducersareindividualagentsandteamswhohaveexcelledingrosscommissionearned (GCI)orthenumberofunitssold.
Topproducingagentsincluded LoganBurke,Bethanyoffice;Danny Taglienti,Baysideoffice;andMeme Ellis,Rehobothoffice.Topproducing teamswereGriffinHigginsTeam, Seafordoffice;WindrowGroup,Baysideoffice;andMeganAitkenTeam, Middletownoffice.
“Allagentsshouldbehighlycommended,”saidMaryNilesDayton, teamleaderoftheMarketCenter. “Withtheirhardworkanddedication, wecontinuetodominatetherealestatemarketforourmarketarea.”
TheGriffinHigginsTeamofthe SeafordofficereceivedtheMillionaire Award.TheWindrowGroupachieved TriplePlatinum,andtheMegan AitkenTeam,Middletownoffice,receivedtheDoublePlatinumaward. Theindividualagentwhoearnedthe DoublePlatinumawardwasLogan Burke,Bethanyoffice.
PlatinumAwardwinnerswere ChrisyTingle,Bethanyoffice;Danny Taglienti,Baysideoffice;MemeEllis, Rehobothoffice;andSteveMorgan, Bethanyoffice.Teamsreceivingthe PlatinumAwardweretheLunden Group,Rehobothoffice;Melissa Rudy,Rehobothoffice;andTeam Timmons,Bethanyoffice.
TheQuadGoldAwardWinner wasScottWagner,Rehobothoffice. TheSteve&BethGilbertTeamof theBethanyofficewastheteam achievingtheaward.
TripleGoldwinnerswereEddie Rohe,Bethanyoffice;ErinLee,Rehobothoffice;JoeSterner,Rehoboth office;KateLewis,Seafordoffice;and KrystalCasey,Bethanyoffice.The SurfonHomeTeam,Bethanyoffice, receivedtheTripleGoldAwardfor teams.
TheDoubleGoldwinnerwas KathrynMurphyfromtheRehoboth office.
GoldAwardwinnerswereJen Hughes,Baysideoffice;MaryJoCole, Bethanyoffice;ReneeParker,Seaford office;andTommyBurdett,Seaford office.TeamwinnersfortheGold AwardwereBrightHomeGroup, Delmaroffice;DelawareBeach HomesTeam,Bethanyoffice;andThe KeenanGroup,Bayside/Selbyvilleoffice.
SilverAwardwinnerswereChristineNibblett,Seafordoffice;Darlene Bolinger,Rehobothoffice;Jenny Smith,Bethanyoffice;Lisamarie Perez,Rehobothoffice;Michael Brown,Rehobothoffice;RobertTaylor,Baysideoffice;andSteveDeBoe,
Bethanyoffice.Teamsachievingthe SilverAwardwereJeffreyFowler Group,Rehobothoffice,andTrue NorthGroup,Bethanyoffice.
BronzeAwardwinnerswereBob Lesher,Rehobothoffice;Brendan Crotty,Bethanyoffice;Chrystianna Gosnell,Seafordoffice;JenniferIzzy Smith,Baysideoffice;KadeshaCarroll,Bethanyoffice;Kathyleradi,Rehobothoffice;KellyTurner,Rehoboth office;KelseyGallo,Seafordoffice; Ly nnGarafola,Bethanyoffice;Mike Vitacco,Seafordoffice;PaulPaolini, Rehobothoffice;PaulWeisman,Baysideoffice;SandraErbe,Baysideoffice;andSherriBigelow,Rehoboth office.
TeamsreceivingtheBronzeAward wereBarnhardtGroup,Bethanyof-
fice;EnvisionsGroup,Salisburyoffice;HorseyKelleyGroup,Rehoboth office;NallyVentures,Bethanyoffice; RussellGroup,Rehobothoffice;and WilliamLucksProfessionalGroup, Rehobothoffice.
Forinformationonstartingacareerinrealestateandpartneringwith KellerWilliamsRealty,contactMary NilesDaytonat(302)228-5143or emailheratmarycniles@kw.com. Forthelatestonrealestateinthe resortandinlandareasofSussex County,visitKellerWilliamsRealty officelocationsat39682Sunrise CourtinBethanyBeach;37169RehobothAvenueExt.inRehoboth Beach;31252AmericanaParkwayin Bayside,Selbyville;and105High StreetindowntownSeaford.
Double-kneereplacementkeyforBane ByTracyFitzgerald BeebeHealthcare
TimBanefoundhispassionin2014, whenhesteppedontothepickleball courtforthefirsttime.Helovedthe game,andtheintensityandspiritthat camealongwithit.Heplayedoften, andhard,andtheimpactonhislifewas incrediblypositive.Hiswife,Dianne, fellinlovewiththesport,too,andthe duomadeagreatmixed-doublesteam outonthecourt—sostrong,infact, thattheyultimatelycompetedtogether intheDelawareSeniorOlympics.
But theimpactonTimBane’sknees wasanotherstory.
“Istartedexperiencingalotofknee pain,tothepointthatIfoundmyself limpingoffthecourtafteramatch,and sometimesevenneededtouseacane,”
herecalled.“Thepaingotworseand worse,untilitwasjustunbearable.”
BanedecidedtoseeDr.Wilson Choy,MD,anorthopedicspecialiston BeebeHealthcare’sMedicalStaffand whopracticesindependentlyinthe communityatPeninsulaOrthopaedic Associates.Hewashopefulthatmedication,physicaltherapy,useofbandagesandiceapplicationswouldbethe keystoeliminatinghispainandbeing abletoplaythesporthelovedwithout limitation.
Thoseconservativetreatmentsprovidedsomerelief,butitwastemporary, anditdidn’ttakelongforhimtorealize thatsurgerywasnecessary.Heunderwentasuccessfultotaljointreplacement ofhisleftkneeatBeebein2017.
“OnceIgotbackoutthere,Irealized howmuchIhadbeencompensating and relyingonmyrightkneetopush through,”saidBane.“Thedamagewas done.Overtime,thepaininmyright
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kneebecamejustasunbearableasthe lefthadbeen,andIknewthatIwould eventuallyneedtohavethatonereplaced,too.”
BaneunderwenttotalkneereplacementforasecondtimeinApril2024, againwithChoyatBeebe.Today,heis finallycompletelyfreeofkneepain.
“Thedecisiontohavebothkneesreplacedabsolutelychangedmylife,”said Bane.“Icanplaypickleballeverydayif Iwantto,andIneverhavetostopand considerwhatmykneescanhandle.I amsogratefulforthecareIreceivedbecauseithasallowedmetodowhatI love.”
Alleviatingdiscomfort andchronicpain Bane’sstoryisoneofmanythatemphasizestheimportanceofunderstandingpatientgoalsasorthopediccareis plannedanddelivered.Insomecases, patientsareeagertogetbacktothe sportorgametheylove.Forothers,it’s aboutgettingbacktowork,orthesimplejoysinlifethatcanbeimpactedby chronicpain.
“AsImeetwithpatients,weworktogethertoalleviatethepainassociated with disablingarthritis,andwealsotalk aboutthestepswecantaketoachieve theirlong-termgoals,”saidChoy.“Gettingbackonthepickleballcourtwas thekeygoalforMr.Bane.Anotherrecentpatientwantedtobeabletoget backontohiskayak,sohecanpursue hisloveofwildlifephotography.Some patientswanttotravelwiththeirgrandchildrenandexploretheworldthrough theireyes.Manyjustwanttogetback totheworktheyenjoy.”
Beebeishereforthecommunity Thedecisionaboutwheretogofor carewasarelativelyeasyoneforBane. Throughoutthecourseofhislife,Beebe hasbeenago-to,trustedresourceforall ofhishealthcareneeds—someof whichhavebeenquitecomplex.
HehasturnedtoBeebeforcardiologycare,whichultimatelyincludedan aorticheartvalvereplacement,aswellas atripleherniarepair,kidneystoneremovalandalaserprostatectomy.He alsoreliedontheexpertorthopedic teamforbacktreatmentthatresultedin the needforasignificantsurgicalprocedure,andshouldercareafterexperiencingahigh-graderotatorcufftear.
“Ihavebeenthroughalot,healthwise,butineveryexperience,Ihavehad doctorswhoareexpertsandwhoalso trulycaredaboutme,bymyside,”said Bane.“Ifeelthatweareveryluckyto havethislevelofqualitycareavailable locally.”
Choyemphasizedthatjointreplace-
Obituaries CarrollW.Brasure,76 CarrollW.Brasure,76,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedFriday,Dec.13, 2024,athome.Hewasbornin Williamsville,Del.,sonofthelate JamesBrasureandCecilVance (Hudson)BrasureCookeMorris.
BrasuregraduatedfromSelbyville HighSchoolin1966andmarriedhis highschoolsweetheart,whomhe metineighthgrade.
Hewastheowner,CEOandpresidentofBrasure’sPestControlInc., whichhestartedinApril1971,beginningwithoneemployee(himself) andgrowingtomorethan75employeestoday.Itisthelargestindependentpestcontrolcompanyonthe EasternShore.Hewasoneofthe firstcompaniestousethepestcontrolsoftware“PestPac.”HewascoownerofTCBYforfouryearsin BethanyBeachandco-founderof Brasure’sCarpetCare,ofwhichhe soldhissharetohisnephewDavid Brasurein1983.
Brasurelovedantiquehotrods,the beachandhislargekoipond,with somefishbeingmorethan30years old.HewasamemberofSound UnitedMethodistChurch,anda committeememberofSoundChurch Campground,boardofdirectorsand
multipleotherchurchcommittees. HewasamemberoftheDelaware PestControlAssociation,aswellas ontheboardofdirectorsformore than25years.
Hewasalsoamemberofthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof CommerceandtheBoardofDirectorsofArringtonWoods,andaformermemberoftheSelbyvilleLions Club.HeworkedwiththeUniversity ofDelawareinatestingtrialwith electricMiniCoopers.Heservedfor fouryearsintheU.S.Navy.
Brasurewasprecededindeathby threebrothers,WilliamBrasure, LarryBrasureandJamesBrasure.He issurvivedbyhiswifeof57years, DianeBrasure;twochildren,Tami BrasureCollinsandherhusband, Chris,ofSelbyville,Del.,and ChristopherBrasureandhiswife, Donielle,ofRoxana,Del.;abrother, WadeBrasureofSelbyville,Del.; fourgrandchildren,CalebCollins, HannahBrasure,JacobBrasureand SarahBrasure;manynephews,niece; andlotsoffriends.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat noononFriday,Dec.20,2024,at SoundUnitedMethodistChurch, 37894SoundChurchRoadinSelbyville.Theentombmentwillbein
theGraniteMemorialMausoleumin Bishopville,Md.Aviewingwillbe heldonThursday,Dec.19,2024, from5to7p.m.atBishop-Hastings FuneralHome,19SouthMain StreetinSelbyville,andonFriday, Dec.20,2024,from11a.m.tonoon atSoundUnitedMethodistChurch. Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhis memorymaybemadetoSound UnitedMethodistChurch,37894 SoundChurchRoad,Selbyville,DE 19975.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.
RobertFranklin‘Bob’Clark,73
RobertFranklin“Bob”Clark,73, ofOceanView,Del.,andformerlyof Laurel,Md.,passedawayonTuesday, Dec.10,2024,athishome.Hewas borninSanDiego,Calif.,onApril 16,1951,sonofthelateRobert SmithClarkandthelateAlice (Pushinsky)Clark.
Hehadalongtimecareerwiththe federalgovernment,workingatthe GovernmentPr intingOfficefrom 1975to1991beforeworkingwith NASAattheGoddardSpaceFlight CenterinGreenbelt,Md.,andretiringin2008.
AfterretiringtoDelaware,heenjoyedthesimplelifelivingnearthe
beach.Hewasafaithfulmemberat OceanViewPresbyterianChurchin OceanView,Del.HewasheavilyinvolvedinBoyScoutsinhisyounger yearsandeventuallymadeEagle Scout.Helovedhisfamilyandenjoyedspendingtimewithhisonly grandchild,Carmen.
Clarkissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof46years,JaneMarie(McCraney)Clark;ason,JosephClark andhiswife,Alicia,ofBowie,Md., andtheirdaughter,CarmenClark. Heisalsosurvivedbyhisbrother, AlanClarkandhiswife,JeanneLittle,ofHerndon,Va.
Aviewingwillbeheldfrom10to 11a.m.onSaturday,Dec.21,2024, atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch, 67CentralAvenue,OceanView, Del.,whereafuneralservicewill beginat11a.m.IntermentwillfollowtoParsonsCemetery,912N.DivisionStreet,Salisbury,Md.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinClark’sname toOceanViewPresbyterianChurch at67CentralAvenue,OceanView, Del.,19970.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
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E-ZPassDelaware offeringfree transponders E-ZPassDelaware’sBlackFridayfree transpondereventcontinuesthrough Tuesday,Dec.31.Anynewcustomer whoopensanewindividualaccount duringthistimewillgetafreetransponder.
Toopenanaccount,visit ezpassde.comandclickon“signup”or visitoneoftheseE-ZPasslocations:
•E-ZPassServiceCenter,22-24 WestLoockermanStreet,Dover— Walk-inserviceisMondaytoFriday from7a.m.to7p.m.,andSaturdayfrom 8a.m.to2p.m.
•DoverTollPlaza,Route1,200 PlazaDrive,Dover.
•BiddlesCornerTollPlaza,Route1, 2111DupontHighway,Middletown.
•NewarkTollPlaza/I-95TollPlaza, 1200WhittakerRoadatI-95,Newark.
Walk-inserviceisMondaytoSunday,24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.
“AnE-ZPasscansaveyoutimeand money,”saidDelawareDivisionof MotorVehiclesDirectorAmyAnthony. “E-ZPasscustomerscanavoiddelaysby utilizingthehigh-speedtolllanesand discountsarealsoavailableforourfrequenttravelers.”
Currently,thereare646,006activeEZPasstranspondersinDelaware.Collectively,theNewark,BiddlesCornerand DoverTollPlazasprocessanaverageof 148,265E-ZPasstransactionsdaily.For more,visitezpassde.comorcall1-888EZPassDE(1-888-397-2773).
DMVremindedallcustomersthat, whethertheyarepayingbycashorby transponder,theyshouldobeytheposted speedlimitof10mphwhentraveling throughtollplazasinDelaware.
mentsurgeryisacomprehensiveprocess thatrequiresacommitmentfromthe patient,aswellasfromateamofcare providerswhoarevestedindelivering thelatest,mostadvancedcare.
“Goingthroughatotaljointreplacementsurgeryisnotaneasyfeat.The patient’smedicalneedshavetobeoptimizedbytheircareteamtodecreasethe risksforcomplicationsaftersucha majorprocedure,andtheymustunderstandthecriticalimportanceofphysical therapyintherecoveryprocess,”said Choy.
“Ourjobasorthopedicsurgeonsisto continuouslystrivetomakeimprovementsinthecaredeliveryprocess.We studyandexplorewaystomanagemusculoskeletaldiseases,andtechnology continuestostreamlineandoptimize thesurgeriesweperformforeachindividualpatientwhoseeksourcare.”
FormoreinformationaboutBeebe Healthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.
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 23—Wednesday, December 25
The library is closed for the holidays. Please return Items to the outdoor book drop during this time.
Tuesday, December 31
The library is closing early at 5:00 pm in observance of New Year’s Eve.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The library is closed for New Year’s Day. Please return Items to the outdoor book drop during this time.
Thursday, January 2
SCL Travel Club 2—3:00 pm
Stop by the library for our first traveling interest group!
Share your thoughts & opinions on what you’d like to see from this group at this introductory meeting.
Friday, January 3
Fall Prevention for Caregivers 10:15—11:15 am
Join Lisa Fellin, Injury Prevention Coordinator with Christiana Care, for a free educational seminar at South Coastal Library on fall prevention strategies for caregivers.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap 2—2:30 pm
Swap out your old puzzles for ones that others have left.
Saturday, January 4
Art Therapy for Ages 13 & up 1—2:30 pm
Need to unwind after the insanity of the holiday season? Join us for an easy, relaxing, winter-themed art project with soothing background music. Choose 1 of 3 art projects. Coloring pages also available. Free, all materials provided while supplies last.
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.
302–858-5518
Beach-inspiredartworksondisplayatInlandBaysGardenCenter VickyandJackShermancameto BethanyBeachalmost23yearsago, tobecamepartofthebeachlifethey love.Nowretired,theyhavedevoted theirtimeandartistictalentintocreatingartworkinspiredbyseasonsat thebeach.
Eachpieceishandcraftedusing wood,seashells,driftwoodandtumbledseaglass.Someoftheirglasscreationsincludebeach-inspired nightlights,glass-framedwallaccents andglassangels,alongwiththeir mostpopularitem:glassChristmas treesilluminatedbytinytwinkle lights.
Theysaidtheylovewhatthey’re doingandwanttosharetheirinspirationwithothers.
Theirworkcanbefoundinthe InlandBaysGardenCenterHoliday Gallery.TheInlandBaysGarden Centerislocatedat38320Muddy NeckRoad,Frankford.Formoreinformation,emailinlandbaysgardencenter.com.
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TheseseaglasspiecesofartarehandcraftedbyVickyandJackSherman,
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BrafmanFamilyDentistryoffershomegrownsmiles ThedentistsatBrafmanFamily DentistryinDagsboroopenedtheir doorsin2002.Morethantwo decadeslater,Drs.WendyandKevin Brafmanhavewelcomedtheirfirstassociatedentisttothepractice.Dr. AshleyBanksjoinedtheirpracticein August2023.
Banks,aDagsboronative,hasbeen along-timepatientofthepractice.As amatteroffact,shewenttodaycare atLittleHeartsLearningCenter, whichwaspartofthesamebuilding asthedentaloffice,beforethepracticeexpandedintothathalfofthe building.Herpleasantexperiencesas apatient,andshadowingthedoctors atBrafmanFamilyDentistry,nurturedherinterestinpursuingtheprofessionofdentistry,shesaid.
WhenitwastimeforWendyand KevinBrafmantochoosewherethey wantedtopracticedentistry,theidea ofWendyBrafmancominghometo
Dr.KevinBrafman,Dr,WendyBrafmasnandDr.AshelyBanksofferfamilydentristytothearea.Banksisthe Brafman’sfirstassociatetojointhe team.
MSOBrassQuintettoperformholidayconcertsacrossDelmarva TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)BrassQuintetwillpresentaseriesofholidayconcertsacross theDelmarvaPeninsula,bringingaprogramofclassicandcontemporarymusic tolocalcommunities.Theconcertswill featureamixofseasonalfavorites,from traditionalcarolstoclassicpiecesby Tchaikovsky.
TheMSOBrassQuintet,madeup ofmusiciansfromtheSymphony’sbrass andpercussionsections,willperformat threevenuesovertheweekend:
•Friday,Dec.20,7p.m.,atCommunityChurch,OceanPines,Md.;
•Saturday,Dec.21,7p.m.,atEpworthUnitedMethodistChurch,RehobothBeach;and
•Sunday,Dec.22,4p.m.atChrist Church,Easton,Md.
Theprogramwillincludeselections fromTchaikovsky’s“TheNutcracker,” includingthe“DanceoftheSugarPlum Fairy,”“Trepak”and“Waltzofthe
DagsborowasonethatKevinBrafmancouldsupport,hesaid.Although hewasnotraisedthere,hesaid,he appreciatedallthattheareahadto offer.
WendyWilsonBrafmanand BankshavestrongtiestoSussex County.WendyBrafman’sfamilyis heavilyinvolvedinlocaleducation. Hermother,JacquelynOwensWilson,hasheldmanyleadershiprolesin theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,as
December Events Flowers.”
“Theseiconicpieces,whichhavebecomesynonymouswiththeholidayseason,willbegivennewlifethroughthe quintet’svibrantperformance,”representativessaid.
Inaddition,thequintetwilloffera medleyofcarols,including“Jingle Bells,”“DecktheHalls”and“WeWish YouaMerryChristmas.”Theconcert willalsofeatureablendofmusical styles,includingajazzyrenditionof
wellastheUniversityofDelaware. Hergrandfather,JackOwens,wasthe campusdirectorofDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege’sGeorgetownCampus,whichhassincebeen renamedtheOwensCampusinhis honor.Herfatherwasinvolvedinthe poultryindustry,andwasawelderby trade.
Banks’familycantracetheirlineageinDagsborobacktothe1700s andwereheavilyinvolvedinfarming throughoutthecounty.Bothsaidthey takegreatprideinservingthecommunitywheretheygrewup.
BothgraduatedfromIndianRiver HighSchoolandthenwentonto earnbiologydegreesatlocaluniversities.WendyBrafmanobtainedher degreefromSalisburyUniversityand BanksfromtheUniversityof
VinceGuaraldi’s“ChristmasTimeis Here”andacalypsoversionofthetraditionalEnglishcarol“TheHollyandthe Ivy.”
Theprogramwillconcludewitha movingperformanceof“AngelsWe HaveHeardonHigh,”fillingtheair with holidayspirit.
Ticketsfortheconcertsareavailable onlineat https://midatlanticsymphony.org/tickets.
Delaware.WendyBrafmanthenattendedBaltimoreCollegeofDental SurgeryinBaltimore,Md.,whereshe metKevinBrafman,andearnedher doctorateindentistry.Banksattended TempleUniversity’sKornbergSchool ofDentistry,earningherdoctorate degreesindentistry.
Bankssaidsheisthrilledtohave metandbecomereacquaintedwith manypeopleoverthepast15months, andthattheentireteamatBrafman FamilyDentistryareexcitedtowelcomenewfacesandoldfriendsto theirpractice.Theyinvitedpeopleto jointhepracticeandexperiencethe personalizedcareandcomfortthey strivetoprovidetoeachoftheirpatients.Theofficephonenumberis (302)732-3852.Theaddressis31381 DogwoodAcresRoad,Dagsboro.
Degradeddune-protectionropescauseconcern ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
Ropeusedtodemarcatedunesand protectthemfromcurioustouristsand petshavebeenrippedapartbythehigh windsintheareaoverthepastfew weeks.AtStateLineBeachonthe Maryland/Delawareborder,theropehas rippedaway.It’smadeofbothorganic materialandplastic—causingatleast onelocalresidenttoworryaboutdamagedropecausingplasticpollutionin theocean.
JudithMcManus,whoretiredto FenwickIslandfromhercareerposition asaresearch librarianatGeorgetown Universityaboutsixyearsago,noticed thefrayedrope.
“Wehavehad20mileperhourwinds herethelastcoupledays,”shesaidafter
Oneoftheropesinquestion.
aweekendvisittotheFenwickbeach. Shesaidsheandherhusbandloveto walktheirstandardpoodleonthebeach.
“Idon’tlikethoseropesatall,”said McManus.“Theropewillliterallydisintegrateinyourhand,andifyouhappen
touseittostabilizeyourwalkinthe sand,itwill causeyousomesplinters.”
“Thewindhascausedsomeofthe ropelinestobreakandthatdebriswill blowbackintotheocean,”shesaid,particularlynotingaspotatStateLine Beachwheretheropedebriswasheadingtowardtheshoreline.
Sanddunestabilizationisacoastal managementpracticedesignedtopreventerosionofsanddunes,whichare commonfeaturesofshorelineenvironmentsandavitalelementofprotecting coastalpropertyandinfrastructure.
D unesalsoprovidehabitatforhighly specializedplantsandanimals, includingrareandendangeredspecies, suchasseaturtles.Theycanprotect beachesfromerosionandrecruitsandto previouslyerodedbeaches.Dunesare alsothreatenedbyhumanactivity—
someofitintentional,suchaswhen peoplewalkonthedunes.
“IthinkweshouldcalltheFenwick Islandadministrationandhavethemuse ropesmadeoutofhemp.Thesearenot workinganyway,andtheyarefullydisintegrating,”saidMcManus.“Whohas thejurisdictionhere?”
StateLineBeachisoffBuntingAvenuejustoutsideFenwickandisnot partoftheincorporatedtown.Fenwick Island’sbeach,wheretheropesarewellkept,runsfromLewesStreettoE.AtlanticStreet.Alongthatstretchof beach,TownofFenwickIslandrules,ordinancesandregulationsapply.However,FenwickIslandStateParkbeaches arecontrolledsolelybyDNREC.
“SoundslikeMrs.McManusandher dogwereneartheMaryland/Delaware stateline,”saidFenwickIslandMayor NatalieMagdeburger.“Ifso,theywere actuallyintheunincorporatedsectionof FenwickandnotintheTownofFenwick,”sheadded,notingthatthetown limitsstartatAtlanticStreetandrun northtoLewesStreet.
“Maintenanceatthebeachaccess pointsintheunincorporatedsectionis donesolelybytheState,”Magdeburger said.“Wegetsomecallsfromtimeto timeregardingtrashandthelikebut referthosecallstotheStatebecauseitis beyondourjurisdiction.Asfortheropes —alloftheduneropeswereinstalledby DNRECandaremaintainedbythem. Intheincorporatedsectionoftown,our guyswilltryandre-attachropes,ifwe seeabreak,butwedonotgosouthof AtlanticStreet.”
“I’mnotsurewhyDNRECusedthe plasticintheirropes,”sheadded.“Prior totheropes,DNRECusedtoplace dunefencingonthedunes,whichwas moreeffectiveinkeepingpeopleandanimalsoffthedunes,butthey switched oversomeyearsagoandI’mnotsure why.”
“WegotoFenwickbeachesalot,” McManussaid.“Wehaveastandard poodle,andFenwickallowsustobeona specialstripofbeachwithourdog. “Theyhavetheplasticropeseverywhere. …Iretiredaboutsixyearsagofrom Georgetown,andweboughthereinThe Estuary,”shesaid.TheEstuaryisa465acrecommunitythattakesadvantageof thearea’snaturalfeatures,includingthe AssawomanWildlife Refugeandforestland.“WeliveintheWashington,D.C.areapartofthetimebutcomehere often.”
McManushasadeepinterestinthe localenvironment.Inthepast,shehas helpedsaveababyturtle.Diamondback terrapinsareaspeciesofsmallturtlethat livesinthebrackishwatersofsalt marshesandestuaries,andtheyareofficiallylistedasavulnerablespeciesinternationally,andasendangeredinsome areasoftheU.S.
“Ifoundbabyturtlesintheroad,and itwasinitsshell,butit’stryingtogetto theocean,”saidMcManus.“The BethanyBeachNatureCenteronRoute 26willhelpyouwiththesethings… anditturnedouttobeamarshturtle. Theymigratefromthemarshes,and theywanttogettotheocean,sothey crossoverwherevertheycan.”
TheNatureCenterteamandMcManusbroughtthebabyturtlebackto themarshbehindthecenter.
“Helikeditbetterinthemarshand maybewasnotquitereadytomigrate overtotheocean,”McManussuggested.
“ThedunesatourFenwickbeaches canbemanagedandguardedwithout plastic-basedrope,”shesaid.“Wehavea greatsenseofcommunityhere.”
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16 would like to express our deep appreciation to our local law enforcement officers. We remember the sacrifices you and your families make to keep our community safe. January 9, 2025 is the C.O.P.S Concern for Police Survivors National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
May God Bless You & Keep You Safe Each & Every Day
Wishing Our Law Enforcement Community a Merry Christmas &a Safe &Happy New Year!
Our. F.O.P. Lodge has asked its members and the community to place a blue light in their window or a blue ribbon on their mail boxes to show support to you. Community Members please send a thank you card to your local law enforcement agency. Be Safe!
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS TheDelawareStatePolice(DSP) AviationSectionannouncedrecently theacquisitionoftwostate-of-the-art Bell429GlobalRangerhelicopters. Thecutting-edgeaircraft,designedto savelivesandcombatcrime,touched downinDelawareonDec.3,following anearlyyear-longfabricationprocessin Mirabel,Quebec,Canada,andPiney Flats,Tenn.
AccordingtotheDSP,afteryearsof operatingwithareducedfleetofthree helicopters,thedecisionwasmadeto increasethefleettofour.Oneoftheexisting aircraftwastradedintofacilitate theupgradeaspartoftheacquisition process.Thestrategicmoveensuredthe modernizationofthefleetwithout compromisingoperationalreadiness,officialssaid.Operatingwithonlythree helicoptershadpreviouslyledtoanacceleratedmaintenanceschedule,limited trainingopportunitiesandreducedredundancyduringmechanicalissues, theynoted.
InkeepingwithDelaware’stradition of valuinguniqueidentifiers,suchas low-digitlicenseplates,thetailnumbers ofthesenewhelicopters—“N2SP”and “N71SP”—payhomagetothehistory ofDSPaircraft.
TheBell429helicopterscome equippedwithadvancementsinaviation technologythatincludemoderndigital gauges,updatedmonitorsandanenhancedcamerasystem.Notably,officials said,thesearethefirstlawenforcement Bell429helicopterstofeaturearearviewcamera,providingpilotswithan improvedfieldofviewduringtakeoff andlanding.Additionally,theaircraft boastsalightweightinteriordesign,enhancingaccessibilityandreducingoverallweight.
TheDSPAviationSectionhasflown 526patientstoareatraumacentersin 2024—anumberexpectedtogrowas DSPparamedicspreparetocarryand administerwholebloodtocriticallyill patients.Tosupporttheinitiative,the newhelicoptersareequippedwith bloodwarmersforlifesavingtransfusions.Theyalsofeatureupgradedmedicalequipment,includingZollheart monitors,advancedairwaymanagement devices,ventilatorsandinfusionpumps.
AviationCommanderCapt.Jeff Whitmarsh,said,“Thesenewaircraft representasignificantleapforwardin ourmissiontoserveandprotectthe peopleofDelaware.Ihavenodoubt thattheywillsavelivesfromtheirvery firstmission.Ourhighlytrainedcrews arereadytosupportlawenforcement, firepersonnel,groundmedicsandthe generalpublic.Thesehelicoptersenhanceourcapacity,efficiencyandcapabilitytoservetheFirstStatefrom above.”
Grantsawardedforhigh-speedbroadbandexpansion Gov.JohnCarneyandtheDelaware DepartmentofTechnology&Information(DTI)DelawareBroadbandOffice (DBO)haveproposed$17.4millionin competitivegrantfundingawardsto twointernetserviceproviderstoextend broadbandservicetomorethan5,600 unservedandunder-servedhomesand businessesthroughoutDelaware.
Throughanopenandcompetitive processfollowingtwoyearsoffederal planningandapprovals,DBOreceiveda totalof21proposalsfromfiveinternet ser viceproviderstoprovideserviceto eightgrantareasacrossthestate.
ComcastandVerizonhavebeenselectedtodeployhigh-speedinternetinfrastructuretothoseareas,which representthefinalhomesinDelaware withoutaccesstotheinternetorwithoutanothergovernmentprogramfundingdeploymentofservice.Theawards willprovidethefinal5,635addresses thatdidnothaveaccesswithhighspeedinternetaccessacrossNewCastle (556),Kent(1,712)andSussex(3,367) counties.
W iththeinvestment,Delawareison coursetoreachCarney’sgoaltobecome thefirststateinthecountrytobefully connectedtohigh-speedinternetunder thefederalBroadbandEquity,Access, &Deployment(BEAD)Program.
“Bringinghigh-speedinternettoall Delawareanshasbeenapriority throughoutouradministration,”said Carney.“Thankstothisinfusionoffederalfundingmadeavailablethroughthe BidenAdministration,Delawarewillbe able toconnectmorethan5,600new addressesandremainsontracktobethe firststatetoconnecteveryhomeand business.”
Fundsfortheannouncedexpansion grantsarepartoftheBEADProgram underPresidentBiden’sBipartisanInfrastructureLaw,championedbyU.S. Sens.TomCarperandChrisCoonsand U.S.Rep.LisaBluntRochester(allDDel.).
“Inordertofullyparticipateinthe digitaleconomy,everyoneneedsaccess tohigh-speedinternet,”saidChiefInformationOfficerGregLane.“This BEADfundingwillhelpustocontinue theworkalreadybegunthroughthe AmericanRescuePlanActtobridge thedigitaldivideandensurethat Delawareanshaveaccesstoaffordable andreliableservice.”
Applicationswerescoredbasedon fourfactors:cost,speedtodeployment, workforcereadiness/developmentand affordability.CompletescoringmaterialsandDelaware’sBEADInitialProposal,Volumes1and2,canbeviewed at https://broadband.delaware.gov/pages/i ndex.shtml?dc=bead.Thetwoawards areprovisional,pendingapubliccommentperiodthatbeganDec.11and finalapprovalbytheNationalTelecom-
munication&InformationAdministration(NTIA).
“Iwanttothankeveryinternetserviceproviderwhoappliedtohelpbring universalinternetservicetoDelaware,” saidDelawareBroadbandOfficeExecutiveDirectorRoddyFlynn.“Thiswas averycompetitiveprocess,whichshows the strongtelecommunicationsecosystemwehaveinDelaware.Theawards toVerizonandComcastrepresentthe strongestinvestmentoftaxpayermoney, andweareconfidenttheseprojectswill becompletedontime,onbudget,and usingahighlyskilledandqualified workforce.”
InJuneof2023,Delawarewas awarded$107millionfromBEADto buildinternetinfrastructureandclose thedigitaldivide.The$17.4millionin awardsisexpectedtobesufficientto
buildwireline,fiberinternettoall homesandbusinessesinDelawarethat areeligibleunderthefederalBEAD programtobeserved,meaningtheydo notcurrentlyhaveatleast100/20 MBPSinternetaccessandarenotpart ofanotherfederal-fundedinternetexpansionprogram.
“ComcastisexcitedtodeepenitsinvestmentinDelawareandexpandour state-of-the-artnetworktomorepreviouslyunservedresidentsandbusinesses, bringingXfinityandComcastBusiness productsandservicestothearea,”said RayRoundtree,seniorvicepresidentof Comcast’sBeltwayRegion,which servesDelaware.“Wearealong-term partnertotheState,andproudtohelp closethedigitaldivideinrural Delawareandfueleconomicgrowthfor decadestocome.”
“WeapplaudDelawareforitsleadershipinimplementingtheBEADprogram.Verizonisexcitedtopartnerwith thestatetocontinuebuildingandenhancingourfast,reliablenetwork statewideandhelptoclosethedigital divide,”saidKatharineSaunders,vice presidentanddeputygeneralCounsel forVerizon.“Weknowresidentsdepend onreliablebroadbandservicetowork, learnandstreamfromhome,andwe lookforwardtoexpandingournetwork intheseareas.”
FollowingNTIAfinalapproval,DTI willstarttoallocatetheremaining BEADfundingtoeligibleuses.Such usesmayincludebuildinginternetand cellularnetworkresiliency,increasing cybersecurityprotections,expanding digital governanceandengagingintech workforcedevelopment.
GrantstosupporthomelessservicesinDelaware TheDelawareStateHousingAuthority(DSHA)andtheFederalHomeLoan BankofPittsburgh(FHLBank)announcedrecentlythatacombinedtotalof $1.45millionhasbeenawardedtoselectednonprofitorganizationstosupport initiativesinDelawarethatleadtostable housingforindividualsandfamilieswho arehomelessordeterminedtobeatrisk ofhomelessness.
Home4GoodgrantsinDelawareare supportedbyFHLBankmemberfinancial institutionsincluding:Artisans’Bank; CommunityPoweredFederalCredit Union;CountyBank;DoverFederalCredit Union;FirstCitizensCommunityBank; FultonBank;LifeInsuranceCompanyof NorthAmericaMillersCapitalInsurance Company;NewYorkLifeInsurance& AnnuityCompany;OrrstownBank;and PNCBank,NationalAssociation.
Home4Goodwasestablishedby FHLBankandhasbeencombinedwith DSHAfundstocombathomelessness withthesupportofFHLBankmember financialinstitutions.Thefundingisdistributedasgrantstoorganizationsthat helpindividualsretainorfindhousing, providesupportiveservices,oraddress otherunmetneedswithintheexisting homelessprovidernetwork.Home4Good isoneofseveralwaysthatFHLBank partnerswithitsmemberstoprovide neededfundingandsupportcommunities.
Thefundingwillbeusedtoaddress fourareas:homelessnessprevention, homelessnessdiversion,rapidre-housing andinnovation.Atotalof16programs from11organizationswillreceivefunding.Theorganizationsinclude:AIDS Delaware;BrandywineCounseling&
CommunityServices;CatholicCharities Inc.;DelawareHIVServices;Family PromiseofNorthernNCC;Lutheran CommunityServicesInc.;Ministryof CaringInc.;TheSalvationArmy Delaware;WestEndNeighborhood HouseInc.;YMCAofDelawareand YWCADelawareInc.
“AtDSHA,wehaveseenfirsthand howtheseHome4Goodgrantsimprove thelivesofDelawarefamilies,”said DSHADirectorCynthiaKarnai.“Weare excitedaboutthisnewinfusionoffunds andhopetheyempowernonprofitsto thinkcreativelyaboutaddressinghomelessnessandleveragingadditionalresources.”
“ThroughpartnershipwithDSHA, FHLBankmembersprovided$875,000 thisyeartomorethanadozenDelaware programs/projects,”saidFHLBankPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer,David G.Paulson.“Thesecombinedfundsdirectlybenefitlocalserviceorganizations helpingthoseexperiencinghomelessness.”
“Home4Goodgrantfundingprovides crucialrelieftovulnerablehouseholdsat
riskoflosingtheirhomesduetosudden lossofincome,joblayoffs,medicalemergencies,risingrentcostsandmore,”said PorshaHarvey,seniorprogrammanager forBasicNeedsofCatholicCharitiesInc. “ThisfundingenablesCatholicCharities toextendourmissionofcompassionately servingallpeopleintheirtimesofvulnerabilityandofferservicestoalleviate humansuffering.
“Home4Goodfinancialassistanceoffersclientsalifeline,andachancetostabilizetheirhousingsituation,reducestress andpreventdisplacement.Thisassistance strengthensthelargercommunitybyfosteringstability,promotingahealthier,secureenvironmentforall,andensuring thatnoonehastofacethefearoflosing theirhome.”
“TheMinistryofCaringistrulygratefulandappreciativeoftheworkweare abletodobecauseoftheHome4Good award,”saidMichaelP.Sullivan,director ofrapidre-housing,JobPlacementCenter,DistributionCenter&Emmanuel DiningRoomsoftheMinistryofCaring Inc.
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SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolmusic andbandstudentsattendedaperformancebytheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestraattheOceanCity (Md.)PerformingArtsCenterata matineeperformanceonDec.8.
Thestudentswereabletoattend throughtheeffortsoftheirmusic teachers,includingClaytonRiepen, tosecurefront-rowseatsattheconcerthall.Thestudentssaidtheywere inspiredbytheprofessionalorchestra andenthralledwiththefamiliarholidaytunes.
TheMSO—underthedirection ofKimberlyMcCollum,firstviolinistandconcertmaster,percussionist andgeneralmanagerDaneKrich, andconductorandmusicaldirector MichaelRepper—welcomedthe students’attendance.
“Itissogreattoseeallofyour youngfacesinouraudiencetonight,” KrichtoldtheSMSmusicstudents. “ThankyoutoMr.Riepenforbringingyourstudentstoday.Wewantto passalongourgreetingstothesestu-
dentsandarehappythattheSelbyvillebandisattendingtoday.”
Repperisnostrangertoyouthorchestras,havingbeendirectorofa NewYorkyouthsymphonyorchestra. HisalbumwiththeNewYorkYouth Symphonyachievedcriticalacclaim, reachedNo.1ontheBillboardchart andwonaGrammyAward—the firstyouthorchestratoachievethe milestone,accordingtohisbiography.
AtSMS,themusicdepartmentis morethanjustaclassroom,accordingtoitsteachers.
“It’salaunchpadforcreativity, collaborationandlifelongappreciationforthearts,”saidRiepen.“From dailyinstructiontoextraordinaryenrichmentexperiences,SMS’smusic programisdedicatedtohelpingstudentsgrowintoconfident,capable musiciansandleaders.”
“Thisyear,SMSbandstudentsattendedtheholidayMid-Atlantic Symphonyconcertandwillsoon havetheopportunitytotravelto NewYorktoseeaBroadwayshow,” hesaid.“Withtheseopportunities, mystudentsexperiencethemagicof
livemusicperformedbyworld-class musicians.Eventsliketheseinspire studentstodreambig,exposingthem toadvancedtechniquesandtheemotionalpowerofmusicinaprofessionalsetting.”
SolovocalistPierceRhodessang carolsduringthetwo-hourMSO performanceonDec.8,aswellas classicalmusicselectionsthatincludedopera.Atenor,hewastrained attheCaifritzschoolforyoung artistsattheWashington(D. C.)NationalOpera.
“Rhodeshasemergedasanexcitingyoungpresenceintheworldof opera,drawingattentionandadmirationfromaudiencesandcriticsalike,” accordingtoWNOrepresentatives.
“Ourstudentsalsoregularlyshare theirtalentswiththecommunity, performingatschoolevents,local celebrations,andcommunitygatherings,”saidRipien,whosewife teachesmusicatLordBaltimoreElementarySchool.“Theseperformancesnotonlyshowcasetheirhard workbutalsoconnectthemwithaudiencesthatsupportandcelebrate theirachievements.”
TheSelbyvilleschool’smusicians participateinfestivals,honorbands andworkshops,suchastheAll-State Band,wheretheycollaboratewith peersandlearnfromaccomplished educators.
“Theseexperienceschallengestudentstogrowandprovidethemwith opportunitiestoshineonalarger stage,”saidRipien.“TheSMSmusic programintegratessocial-emotional learning,usingtheartsasatoolto buildcollaboration,creativityandresilience.Musicclassesfosterasupportiveenvironmentwherestudents developtheskillstoexpressthemselvesandconnectwithothers.”
“Fromtheconcertstagetothe classroom,themusicdepartmentcreatesexperiencesthatinspirealoveof learningandalifelongpassionfor music,”saidRipien.
ColtCarleywasoneoftheyoung musiciansfromSMSwhoattended theholidayconcertevent.Heattendedwithhisparentsandsaidhe wasenchantedbythefullorchestra.
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MilestonesmarkedforWatershedfund U.S.Sens.TomCarperandChris Coons,andU.S.Rep.LisaBlunt Rochester(allD-Del.)joinedrepresentativesfromtheNationalFish& WildlifeFoundation(NFWF)and U.S.Fish&WildlifeService (USFWS)lastweektomarkseven yearsofconservationprojectsmade possiblethroughtheDelawareWatershedConservationFund(DWCF)at A.I.duPontHighSchool,aprogram participant.
TheDelawareRiverBasinConservationAct,passedbyCongressin 2016,pavedthewayfortheUSFWS andNFWFtolaunchtheDWCF grantprogramin2018.TheDWCF directlysupportsthegoalsoftheactby enablingfederal,state,regionaland localpartnerstocollaborateonhabitat restorationandconservationefforts throughouttheDelawareRiverwatershed.
TheDWCFisfundedthroughcongressionalappropriationstotheU.S. Fish&WildlifeService,withadditionalsupportfromtheUSDA’sNaturalResourcesConservationService, AstraZenecaandtheWilliamPenn Foundation.DWCFgrantsfundprojectsinfourpriorityareas:restoringfish andwildlifehabitat,reducingflooding impactingcommunities,improving waterquality,andenhancingsafepublicrecreationalaccess.
“TheDelawareWatershedConservationFundhasbeenatremendous successwithfar-reachingconservation impacts.Thesegrantsaresupporting projectsthatimprovewildlifehabitat, enhanceresiliency,andengagecommunitiesinconservationthroughoutthe DelawareRiverWatershed,”said Carper,chairoftheSenateEnvironment&PublicWorksCommittee. “Theseprojectshaveclearbenefitsfor Delaware’sdrinkingwater,wildlife, localtourismandenvironment.I’m gladtocontinuetosupportthiscritical programthatbringsalllevelsofgovernmenttogetherwithcommunity partnerstorestoreandprotectvital wetlands,habitatsandwaterways.”
“Thisyear’s$3.5millioninvestment intoDelaware’swatershedprojectswill helptoprotectourenvironment,make ourstatemoreresilientagainstclimate change,andimproveourqualityof life,”saidCoons,co-chairoftheSenate ClimateSolutionsCaucus.“Thenation’slowest-lyingstatecontinuesto faceuniquechallengesinaddressing hurdleslikecommunityfloodingand othernaturaldisastersspurredbyclimatechange,andprojectsliketheseare viable,sustainablesolutions.”
“TheDelawareRiverWatershed Fundisoneofthemostimportant partnerswehaveinourconservation effortsacrosstheregion,”saidBlunt Rochester,co-chairofthebipartisan DelawareRiverWatershedCaucusin
Congress.“Theinvestmentswecelebratedtodayarealreadyhelpingtoenhancethecriticalworktoprotectour environment,enhancewaterquality, andmitigatetheimpactoftheclimate crisis,andI’mproudtobeapartnerin thisvitaleffortthatbenefitsourcommunities,ourenvironment,andour economy.”
Since2018,thefundhasawarded $72.1millionto239projects,which generated$100millioninmatching contributions,foratotalconservation impactof$172.1million.Theprojects areintendedtocollectivelyrestore morethan26milesofriparianhabitat andnearly77milesofstreamhabitat, conserveandenhance1,176acresof wetlandhabitat,restore121acresof floodplain,improve32,522acresof foresthabitatandopen6,141acresfor
publicaccess.
In2024,theDWCFfundeda record45projectstotaling$17.3millioninfundingandnearly$20.7millioninmatchingfunds.
“Theseprojectsgobeyondenvironmentalpreservation,unitingcommunitiestorestoreandprotectournatural landscapesforfuturegenerations,”representativessaid.“Startingin2021, fundingfromtheBipartisanInfrastructureLaw(BIL)hashelpedsupportanadditional24projects.Ofthe $26millioninBILfundspledgedto theprogramin2021,morethe$14 millionhasalreadybeenusedtoconnectwaterways,conservehabitatsand getpeopleclosertonature.
“Theseachievementshighlightthe tremendousimpactoftheDelaware WatershedConservationFund,
demonstratingthepowerofcollaborationandtargetedinvestmentinconservation.Withover$172millionin totalconservationimpact,theDWCF isnotonlyrestoringcriticalhabitats butalsocreatinglastingopportunities forpublicaccess,creatingneweconomicopportunities,andsupporting environmentalstewardship.Looking ahead,thecontinuedsuccessofthis public-privatepartnershippromises greaterprogressinpreservingthe uniqueresourcesoftheDelawareRiver Basinforfuturegenerations.
Acompletelistofthe2024grants madethroughtheDelawareWatershed ConservationFundprojectsisavailable online.Formoreinformationabout NFWF’sDelawareRiverefforts,visit www.nfwf.org/delaware
Aswinternears,DelmarvaPowerisconductingessentialinfrastructureupgradesand maintenancetohelpensurereliableenergy service,thecompanyannouncedthisweek. Theproactiveworkincludesfortifyingthe localenergygridandintegratinginnovative smarttechnologytomeetrisingcustomerdemand,andkeephomesandbusinesseswarm andwell-litthroughouttheseason.
Overthenextfiveyears,DelmarvaPower planstoinvestmorethan$2.7billionininfrastructureimprovements,gridexpansion, equipmentinspectionsandmaintenance.The effortsareaimedatimprovinggridreliability andpreparingthegridformoresevere weatherandhighercustomerdemand.Work includesupgradingequipment,trimming trees,installingsmarttechnologiesthatcan automaticallyisolatedamageandrestore power,andexpandingcapacitytosupport cleanerenergyoptionsforcustomers.
“Ourpriorityishelpingensureourcustomershaveaccesstoreliableenergytokeep theirhomesandbusinessessafeandcomfortablethiswinterseasonandthetoolstheyneed tosaveenergyandmoney,”saidTamlaOlivier, chiefoperatingofficerforPepcoHoldings, whichincludesDelmarvaPower.“We’renot onlyenhancingourgridbutalsoofferingbill supportandenergysavingsoptionstohelp customersmanagecostsandkeepthelights on.Theirexperienceandwell-beingareatthe
WHEELING AND DEALING By Alan Massengill
OnFriday,Dec.6,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheld aribbon-cuttingceremonywithTopof MindMarketingtocelebratethefirst anniversaryofthebusiness.Friends, familyandcommunitymemberswerein attendance.
TopofMindMarketingwas foundedbysistersBrookeSchaenand BiancaSchaeninDecemberof2023. Theyspecializeinservicesincluding webdesign,emailandSMSmarketing, socialmedia,graphicdesign,photography,merchandisedesignandstrategy consulting.Theirgraphicdesignservicesincludeprintads,flyers,promotionalgraphics,logodesign,social mediagraphicsandmore.
“Alsoofferingcontentcreation,social mediamanagement,andsocialmediaad management,TopofMindMarketing trulycoverseverythingabusinessneeds tocommunicatetheirstorymosteffectively.BrookeandBiancaunderstand thenever-endinglistofthingsthatgo intorunningasmallbusiness.Inthis ageofinformationoverload,letTopof Mind Marketinghelpyourbusiness standout,”Chamberrepresentatives said.
LearnmoreaboutTopofMind Marketingattopofmindmarketing.com, orcall(302)373-6645
SistersBiancaSchaenandBrookeSchaenopenedTopofMindMarketinginDecemberof2023andrecentlycelebratedtheirfirstanniversary.
Thecalendarmayhavechanged fromoneseasontothenext,butbeing preparedforwhateverMotherNature servesupweatherwiseisayear-round endeavor,accordingtoSussexCounty EmergencyManagementofficials.
Theyremindedthepublicrecently thatasattentionshiftsfromthetropical seasontothewintermonthsahead,the needtobepreparedremainsthesame. AstheAtlantichurricaneseasonofficiallyendedNov.30,thewinterseason thatoftenbringscoastalstorms— knowncolloquiallyasnor’easters— rampsupinthecoolerfallmonthsand runsuntilearlyspring.Duringthis changeinseasons,residentsandpropertyownersarebeingencouragedto checksupplies,monitorweatherconditionsandtakeappropriateactionifdirectedthiswinterseason.
“Thankfully,thiswasaquiettropical season,andthewinteraheadlookslike itcouldbemild,”SussexCountyEmergencyManager/DeputyDirectorof PublicSafetyTimothyR.Coopersaid. “However,witheachseasoncomesa largedegreeofuncertainty,soitrequires preparationnomattertheforecast.Preparednessisthebestinsurancepolicyto ensureyourfamilyandproperty’sreadiness.Weaskeveryfamilytomakea plan,createadisasterkitandstayinformed.”
Visitwww.preparede.orgformore informationonpreparingandwinterizingadisasterkit.
Overtheyears,SussexCountyhas experienceditsfairshareofharshwinters,includingthe“polarvortex”that broughtextremecoldtotheregionin early2014,aswellasback-to-backbliz-
zardsin2009and2010thatclosed schools,strandedmotorists,scoured beachesandknockedoutpoweracross thecounty.
Whateverunfoldsthisseason,toensureyouarepreparedforwinter weather,SussexCountyEmergency Managementsuggestedanumberof preventiveactions.
Beforethestorm:
•Spreadanicemeltingagenton walkwaysanddrivewaystokeepsurfacesfreeofice;usesandtoimprove traction;
•Havesnowshovelsandother equipmenthandy;
•Winterizeyourvehicle:
•Ensureantifreezelevelsaresufficienttoavoidfreezing;
•Ensuretheheateranddefroster workproperly;
•Checklightsandflashinghazard lightsforserviceability;
•Packawinterizationkitthatincludesanicescraper,de-icerfordoor locks,blankets,andsandorkittylitter toprovidegripifyourvehiclebecomes stranded;
•CreateaSafetyProfileforyour familywiththeCounty’sfree Smart911.comservicetoprovidepotentiallylife-savinginformationinadvance;
•ConsiderjoiningalocalCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam (CERT)grouporlearningCPR/first aid.Findmoreinformationabout CERTatwww.sussexcountyde/community-emergency-response-team.
Duringthestorm:
•Listentotelevision,radioor NOAAWeatherRadioforweatherreportsandemergencyinformation.Also, visittheSussexCountyEmergency Managementwebsiteanditssocial mediachannels,includingFacebookat www.facebook.com/SussexCountyEmergencyManagementandX(formerly Twitter)atwww.x.com/SussexCtyDE_EMforup-to-dateinformation;
•Eatregularlyanddrinkamplefluids;avoidcaffeineandalcohol;
•Conservefuelandpower,ifnecessary,bykeepingyourresidencecooler thannormal.Temporarilycloseoffheat tosomerooms;
•Limitunnecessarytravelandheed alladvisoriesandwarnings.
Dressfortheweather:
•Wearlayersofloose-fitting,thin, warmclothing,ratherthanonelayerof heavyclothing.Outergarmentsshould betightlywovenandwater-repellant;
•Wearmittens,whicharewarmer thangloves,aswellasahat;
•Coveryourmouthwithascarfto protectyourlungs.
Formorewinterweatherinformationandhelpfultips,visittheSussex Countywebsiteatwww.sussexcountyde.gov/emergency-preparednessand clickonthe‘OtherHazards’linkonthe lef ttodownloadausefulguideabout preparingforwinterstormsandother typesofhazardousevents.
DelmaravaPower heartofeverythingwedo.”
DelmarvaPowerismakingiteasierfor customerswhomayneedsupportorthose whowanttogetaheadofcoldwintertemperaturestoconnecttoawiderangeofassistance programs.Thecompany’snewAssistance Findertoolcanhelpcustomersdiscoverthe bestprogramsthatfittheirneeds,includingfinancialassistance,billmanagement,andenergyefficiencyandsavingsinformation.
Thecompanyalsoprovidestipsandinformationtoempowercustomerstobetterunderstandtheirbillsandtakecontroloftheir energyusageformoreplanning,consistency andbudgeting.Formoreinformation,customerscanvisitdelmarva.com/BillSupport.
JustasDelmarvaPowerprepares,thecompanyisencouragingcustomerstoalsobeready forsevereweatherandoffersanumberoftips:
•Assembleanemergencystormkit.Includeabattery-poweredradio,flashlight,a first-aidkit,blankets,abattery-poweredor windupclock,extrabatteries,medications, multi-purposetoolandlistof important/emergencyphonenumbers.
•Haveasupplyofbottledwaterandeasyto-prepare,non-perishablefoodsavailableto lastatleast72hours.
•Keepaflashlightwithfreshbatterieson eachfloorofyourhome.
•Identifyanalternatelocationforyou and/oryourfamilyincaseofanextendedoutage.
•Reviewthemanufacturer’sinstructions forsafeoperationsofyourgenerator.Donot connectageneratordirectlytoyourhome’s wiring.Neveruseageneratorindoorsorany enclosedarea.
•EnrollintheEmergencyMedical EquipmentNotificationProgramatdelmarva.com/EMENPifyourelyonelectricity topowerlife-supportequipmentinyour
home.Thisprogramprovidesadvancenotice ofscheduledoutagesandsevereweatheralerts toqualifiedparticipants.
•Identifyanalternatelocationforyou and/oryourfamilyincaseofanextendedoutage.
Inaddition,customerscanvisit delmarva.com/alertsbeforewinterweather gripstheregionandsignuptoreceiveupdates ontheirenergyusageandinformationregard-
ingpoweroutagesviatext,emailorphone,includingwhenpowerisout,whenserviceisexpectedtoberestored,orwhenpoweris restored.Customerscanalsotext“ADD OUTAGE”to67972toenrollinthecompany’stwo-waytextingprogramtoreportoutagesandcheckthestatusoftheiroutage. Moretipsandstormpreparednessinformationisavailableatdelmarva.com/StormPrep.
Fillinthegridsothateveryrow,everycolumnandevery 3x3 gridcontainsthedigits1through9.Thatmeansthat no numberisrepeatedinanyrow,columnorbox.
Bethanysummerresidentreleasingcoloringbook Magic,Music&Entertainment! CoastalPoint•Submitted MollyCarson’snewcoloringbook shouldbeoutinearly2025.
beautifulpatternsaresuretobringyou relaxationandtranquility,”herpublishernoted.
Eachpatternisperforatedforeasy tear-outandcomescompletewitha coloringworksheetonthebacktohelp planthecolorpalette.
Anewadultcoloringbookreleasing earlynextyear,“BytheSeasideCoastal ColoringBook,”wascreatedbya Delawarebeachresident,MollyCarson,spendsallhersummersatBethany Beach,whereherfamilyhasahouse, andnearbybeachtowns.
Herfreshandwhimsicalillustrationsinthebookaredeeplyinspiredby lifeattheshoreandherownmarine studies.
Subtitled“60PatternstoTransport YoutoYourHappyPlace,”thebook containswhataredescribedas“fresh andwhimsicalillustrations…deeply inspiredbylifeattheshoreandher ownmarinestudies.”
Thebookissettogoonsaleon March28,2025.
“Atriptothebeachisnotfarwhen youhavethisstunningcoloringbook filledwithpatternsdepictingunderwaterscenesandthebeautyofthecoast. Fromseashellsandmermaidsto whales,dolphins,andwhimsicalquotes celebratingthecoastallife,Molly’s
“More thanyouraveragecoloring book,thisbookalsoincludes60 thought-provokingpromptstogetyou thinkingabouthowtoenjoy,learn fromandconservethemarineworld.”
Thebook,printedonhigh-quality artistpaperwithflapsandagoldfoiledcover,alsoincludestipsand techniques:“Whetheryou’reanovice oraseasonedartist,you’llfindvaluable infoheretorefineyourskillsandelevateyourart.”
Carsonisanartistandillustrator knownforherdepictionsofmarinelife andcoastallandscapesinspiredbyher summersinBethanyBeach.Sheiscurrentlypursuingadegreeinfisheries andmarinescienceatPennState, whereshe’sastandoutintheSchreyer HonorsCollegeandamemberofthe PSUVarsitySwimTeam.Heracademicbackground,whichincludes hands-onmarineconservationresearch inTurks&CaicosandItaly,adds depthandauthenticitytoherart.Discovermore@mollycarson_artonInstagram.
inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Make it a Dinner & Movie by making a reservation at Flavor restaurant before the show.
PortraitofSinatra Saturday, Dec. 21, 7PM
Bryan Clark, Portrait of Sinatra with percussionist Alan Dale... It’s personal—it’s a musical painting that an artist imparts to the imagination of the human spirit.
ChrisCapehartMasterMagician Dec. 27- Dec. 30, 7PM
Chris Capehart is an accomplished master, respected worldwide by the most famous magicians and sought after for repeat performances by critics and audience members alike. Over four decades, Chris has performed in the world’s most prominent theaters, become an accomplished street performer, created routines for the biggest names in magic, and conquered the ancient techniques behind the linking rings.
VillageVolunteers,anonprofitorganizationdedicatedtohelpingolder adultsliveindependentlywithdignity announcedthisweekthatithasreceiveda$40,000donationfromthe MattHaleyTrust.Thecontribution willsignificantlyenhancetheorganization’sabilitytoprovideessential services,includingtransportation, homemaintenanceandcompanionshipprograms,tocommunitymembersinneed,representativessaid.
“Weareincrediblygratefulforthe supportoftheMattHaleyTrust,”said AnnaMoshier,executivedirectorof VillageVolunteers.“Thisdonation representsatremendousopportunity toexpandourimpactandensurethat wecontinuetomeetthegrowing needsofourcommunity.It’spartnershipslikethisthatempowerusto makearealdifferenceinthelivesofso manyinourcommunity.”
TheMattHaleyTrust,inspiredby thelegacyofthelaterestaurateurand philanthropistMattHaley,isdedicatedtosupportingthosethattrans-
RegistrationfortheSussexAcademy R1SWinterSoccerAcademyisnow open.
Thewinterskillscampisopentoany playerages6to12,andisdesignedto allowthemtoenhancetheirskillsand knowledgeofthegameinadynamicand engagingenvironment.
TheSussexAcademyR1SWinter SoccerAcademyfocusesonareasofdevelopmentincludingdefendingprinciples,dribblingandballmanipulation, shootingandfinishingtechniques,and small-sidedplaytoimprovedecisionmakingandteamwork.
Whetherplayersarenewtosocceror experienced,theacademyisdesignedto offeranopportunity forplayersofallskill andexperiencelevelstogrowandthrive.
Familiesregisteringmultipleplayers alsoreceiveadiscount.
Theacademywillrunfrom9to10 a.m.onSundaysfromJan.12through
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Pictured,fromleft,atthepresentationof thedonationare:VillageVolunteers BoardChairmanSteuartMartens,Matt HaleyTrustTrusteesPatriciaRivieraand StevenHimmelfarb,andVillageVolunteersExecutiveDirectorAnnaMoshier.
formlivesandgivingbacktofostera morecompassionatesociety.
TheVillageVolunteersteamplans tousethefundstostrengthentheir existingprogramsandexplorenewinitiativesthatalignwiththeirmissionof enhancingthequalityoflifeofaging adultsinthecommunity.VillageVolunteersservesolderadultsinCoastal SussexCounty.
FormoreinformationaboutVillage Volunteersortolearnhowtogetinvolved,visitvillagevolunteer.org.
Formoreinformationaboutthe MattHaleyTrust,visitmatthaleytrust.org.
Feb.16,2025,atSussexAcademy,21150 AirportRoad,Georgetown. Formoreinformation,ortosecurea spot,signupattinyurl.com/ynn4ksr9.
Registrationopen forfreeOLLIclasses TheUniversityofDelaware’sOsher LifelongLearningInstitute(OLLI)will offermorethan30freeonlinelectures foradults50andolderovertwoweeks beginningJan.14,2025.
Current,pastandprospectiveOLLI membersarebeinginvitedtosignup fortheone-ortwo-sessionvirtualminicoursesontopicsrangingfromaging andhealth,toentertainment,theenvironmentandhistory.Classestakeplace TuesdaysthroughFridaysontheZoom videoconferencingplatform,available viafreedownload.
TheJanuaryExplorationscoursesare presentedbyOLLI’svolunteerinstructors.Theclassschedule,detailedlecture descriptionsandregistrationareavailableathttps://www.olli.udel.edu/january/
“Wearepleasedtoinvitethepublic toexperience,atnocost,examplesof thebreadthofOLLI’scoursesandthe excellenceofourdedicatedinstructors,” saidKarenAsenavageLoptes,director of theUniversityofDelaware’sOsher LifelongLearningInstitute.“Members oftheOLLIcommunityknowthat learningisjustonepartofanenriching experiencethatalsoincludessocial events,extracurricularactivitiesand travelopportunities.”
Amongseveralhealth-related courses,“HowtheBrainAges”willexplorenormalchangesthatoccurover time,howbrainscompensateandhow tominimizetheeffectsofaging.InstructorMichaelA.Salvatorewasapulmonologyandcritical-carephysicianfor morethanthreedecadesanddirecteda palliativecareteamforanotherfive years.
“DesegregationofSchools:Mythor Reality?”isoneofseveralhistory coursesintheJanuaryExplorations lineup.LongtimepubliceducationadvocateBebeCokerwillexaminetheimpactofdesegregationonpublic education,housing,employmentand communityenvironments,asking whetherthenationgenuinelydesegregatededucationorjustschoolbuildings.
VeteraninstructorTomPowderly willleadmultipleentertainment-related courses,including“JustinTime:Music AcrosstheYears,”whichreviewsthemes thathaveinspiredsongwritersinmultiplemusicalgenresoverthecenturies.
InadditiontoJanuaryExplorations, theUniversityofDelaware’sOLLIprogrampresentsmorethan300five-,11and13-weekcourseseachspringand fall.ClassesareheldinpersoninDover, Lewes,Newark,OceanViewand W ilmington.Onlineandhybridformat classesgiveparticipantstheoptionof learninginaclassroomorathome. SpringclassesbeginonFeb.3,2025. Foradditionalinformation,visit www.olli.udel.edu.
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 Non-Book Items 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
Fish Tales
20% Off Bethany Beach Sweatshirts & Tees 116 Gar eld Parkway
Saturday, December
Join your friends and neighbors town Bethany Beach! Stroll that Bethany has to offer. These rants will be open, offering day. Bring the kids too, Visit thequietresorts.com for participating businesses Elf on the Shelf - Participating businesses business 10:00am - Noon Santa & Mrs.
Japanesque 10% Off Storewide
(Saturday, December 21 ONLY) 16 N. Pennsylvania Ave
JJ Stones Elf on the Shelf Open Daily 10am 98 Gar eld Parkway
Patsy’s December 21st neighbors this Saturday in downStroll through town and enjoy all These great shops and restauoffering great sales and specials all too, there’s plenty to do. for a comprehensive list of and hours of operation.
Scavenger Hunt businesses during business hours
Restaurant 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
Ropewalk BOGO Desserts All Day! 107 Gar eld Parkway
Tackle Up Sport shing & Lifestyle Apparel
30% Off Entire Store
(excludes Revo, Hook, and Grundens) 100 Gar eld Parkway #6
SussexCountyhasnamedOana SofronieofMillsborothe2024EmployeeoftheYearforcountygovernment.
Thisyear’swinnerwasannounced Dec.6duringtheannualMildredKing Luncheon,heldeachyeartocelebrate the County’sapproximately550employees.Sofroniewasselectedfroma fieldof17employees—allquarterly winnersandhonorablementionsthis pastyear—forthe2024honor.
Sofronie,anhonorablementionin thefourthquarterof2024,receiveda roundofapplausefromcolleagues,as wellasCountyCouncilmembers,when presentedwiththeaward.
Tangerine Goods Elf on the Shelf 101 Gar eld Parkway #8
Tidepool Toys & Games Meet the Grinch at Noon
15% Off Arts & Crafts
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Water Lili Open Daily on the Boardwalk
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Ocean View: 111 Atlantic Ave
“I’mhonoredandhumbledtoreceive thisaward.It’ssounexpected,”said Sofronie,ageographicinformationsystems (GIS)technicianintheCounty’s GeographicInformationOffice.She waslaudedfor,amongotherthings,her attentiontodetailandwillingnessto taketheleadinhelpingtheCounty achieveabetter-than-97percentmatch rateforits911addressing-telephone numberdatabase.“I’mveryproudto workforSussexCountyandproudto workwithsuchasupportiveteam.This awardisforallofus.”
CountyAdministratorToddF.LawsoncommendedSofronieforherdedicatedservicetoCountygovernment, whichbeganinAugustof2023.Her commitmentandwillingnesstotakeon additionalduties,serveasarolemodel tohercolleagues,andmaintainapleasantandprofessionalattitudemakeher worthyoftherecognitionofherpeers, Lawsonsaid.
SussexTechnical teacherearnsNational Boardcertification SussexTechnicalHighSchoolofficialsthisweekannouncedthatLynlee Phillips,health/physicaleducation teacher,hasearnedNationalBoardCertification.
NationalBoardcertificationisavoluntary,advancedteachingcredential thatincludesanextensiveseriesofperformance-basedassessments.The processofearningcertificationincludes teachingportfolios,studentworksamples,videosubmissionofcandidate teaching,andathoroughanalysesofthe educators’classroomteachingandstudentlearning.
NationalBoardCertificationfrom theNationalBoardforProfessional TeachingStandardsisconsideredthe most respectedprofessionalcertification availableineducationandprovidesnumerousbenefitstoteachers,students andcommunities,representativessaid.
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolClass of1987announcedthisweekthe3rd AnnualClassof1987ScholarshipFund —ascholarshipcreatedtoprovidefinancialsupporttograduatingseniorsin need.Themilestonescholarship,initiatedbytheClassof1987alumni,marks thefirsttimeintheschool’shistorythat asinglegraduatingclasshasinitiateda scholarshiptodirectlybenefitstudents withfinancialneed.
“Asacommunity,webelieveevery studentdeservesafairchancetoachieve theirdreams,”representativessaid.“The Classof1987ScholarshipFundwill makeatangibledifferenceforagraduatingseniorwhodemonstratesacademicpromisebutmaynototherwise havethefinancialmeanstopursue highereducation.”
Theselectedrecipient,whowillbe chosenbyanimpartialscholarshipselectioncommittee,willreceiveaonetimeawardof$1,000tobeusedfor tuition,books,feesorothernecessary educationalmaterialsatatwo-or four-yearcollege,universityortrade school.
“WeinvitetheIndianRiverHigh Schoolcommunityandbeyondtojoin usinsupportingthisfund,”theysaid. “Contributionsofanyamountwillhelp ussustainthisscholarship,opening doorsforfuturegenerationsofstudents who,withyourhelp,cangoontopursuebrighterfutures.Donationswilldirectlysupportdeservingstudentswho, duetolimitedresources,maynototherwise havethechancetofulfilltheiracademicdreams.
Therearefivewaystodonate:
(1)DonatethroughtheirGivebutter campaignlinkat
https://givebutter.com/2yOY7i;
(2)TextClassof87to53555onacell phone;
(3)ScantheQRcodebyusingthe cameraonadevice;
(4)CheckscanbesenttoIRHS Classof87AlumniFund,c/oDevi Enerio-Ellant,25thAvenue,Apt.8T, NewYork,N.Y.10011.
(5)InJanuary2025and/orthebeginningofFebruary2025(exactdates to bedetermined),gotoaparticipating restaurants—FinsinBethany(Sea ColonyShoppes),J.R.sinFenwickIslandorFinsAleHouse(formerly SmittyMcGees)onRoute54.Diner shouldmakesuretolettheirwaiter knowtheyaretheretosupportthe Classof1987ScholarshipFund,and10 percentoftheproceedsofthatnight willgotowardthescholarship.
EligibleIRHSseniorsmayapplyfor thescholarshipbyvisitingtheIRHS GuidanceCounselor’sOfficeoremailing Classof87scholarships@gmail.com foranapplication.
“Yourgenerositycanhelpthenext generationofIndianRiverHighSchool studentsachievewhatonceseemedout ofreach,”representativessaid.“For thoseinterestedindonatingorlearning moreabouttheClassof1987ScholarshipFund,pleasecontact deviellant@gmail.com.Wearea 501(3)(c)nonprofitandallowyourdonationstobetaxdeductible.Together, let’sensureeverystudentwiththetalent and drivehasthesupporttheyneedto succeed!”
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 totastingotherstudent'sdishes,we'll learnhowtheymadethemaswellaswhat theylearnedfromth eirexperiencecooking 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.Comelistentostories,songs,andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrar y.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults!— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronstoplaygameseveryThursdayat1 p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble,and cardgames.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagr am
@frankfordlibrary.
December21 EngineerEarlyGrab&GoSTEMKits— StopbyFrankfordPublicLibrarytopickup aSTEMKitprovidedbyEngineerEarly,the perfectChristmasbreakactivity.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
December23
PolarExpress— ComejoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.inappropriatePJsto watchPolarExpress.Wewillhavecookies andhotch ocolatetoenjoywiththemovie. StopbyearlyandgetyourGoldenTicket! Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat 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 usonF B@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
December24
CandlelightService— FenwickIslandBap-
tistChurchwillholdaCandlelightChristmasEveServiceat4p.m.KarenKnight willportraythe“ThreeWiseWomenof Christmas.”
December26
ChristmasCartoonExtravaganza— Do yourememberRudolphtheRed-Nosed Reindeer,FrostytheSnowmanorThe GrinchWhoStoleChristmas?Comejoin FrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fora showingofthesecartooncl assics.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults!— Join FrankfordPublicLibrary’sgrowinggroupof patronstoplaygameseveryThursdayat1 p.m.,suchasdominoes,Scrabble,and cardgames.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
December27
FamilyGameDay— It'sChristmasBreak butChristmasisover,sowhatdowedo? CometoFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoon andplayboardgameswithyourfamily. EnjoyclassicslikeSorry,MonopolyJunior, ChineseCheckers,Uno,ClueJr.andmany more.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB
@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
December28 PineconeBirdFeederCraft— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoonforafestive familycrafttomakeapineconebird feeder.Materialsforthiscraftareprovided, andregistrationisrequested.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
December30 HappyNewYear’sEve,EveParty— Come joinFrankfordPublicLibraryatnoonwhen wedroptheballandeatgoodies.Wewill haveaNew'sYear'sEvecrafttomake.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.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.
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WISHING THE COMMUNITY A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON We are here for you and your family during the holidays and throughout the year at our two Emergency Departments and five convenient Walk-In Care Centers.
Christmas Eve
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Year’s Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rehoboth & Millsboro Walk-In Millville, Georgetown & Milton Walk-In Emergency Departments are open 24/7 every day. is Our Specialty SUSSEX COUNTY
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Day Closed New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Year’s Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-
impairedpe 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.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR )isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommuni-
tiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,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
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helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bib liotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262. PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat1p.m.Everymonth,theyoffera differentactivityforelementary-school-aged children.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyB eachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto
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January1 FenwickFreeze— TheFenwickFreezewill takeplaceonJan.1,2025,attheBayard Streetbeach.Registrationandshirtsales willbeginat9a.m.,withtheoceanplunge setfor10:30a.m.
January5 SingersofNote— TheSingersofNote,the 30-memberchorusoftheSouthCoastal DEAARPChapterandunderthedirection ofAnnJaeger,willpresentaconcertas partoftheOldeChristmasprogramat PrinceGeorge’sChapelinDagsboroat2 p.m.DonationsbenefitTheFriendsof Pr inceGeorge’sorganization.Formoreinformation,callIdaChristwithSouth CoastalDEAARPat(302)732-6336orJo AnnVeaseywiththeFriendsofPrince George’sat(302)858-2720.
January14 MomCoMeets— Ifyouareamom,grandmom,auntorcaregiverofanykind, MomComightbetheplaceforyou.Thisis agroupthatgathersandsupportsmoms —meetingsincludepracticalteaching throughvideos.Plus,there’susuallyfood (thatyoudidn’thavetomake).Theywill meetatMar inersBethelGMCfrom10to 11:30a.m.
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FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoo dNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemades oups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.
GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3p.m. atthechurch.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtipsondealingwiththelossofa lovedone.Formoreinformation,call5399510.
MealsforMinistry— SalemChurchishostingMealsforMinistryonthesecond Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m.
Therewillbechickenanddump lings,sides, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable.
MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeachmonth 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.
Republic ansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteeusuallymeetsthefirstWednesdayofevery monthat5p.m.AllDemocratsarewelcome toattend.Formoreinformation,updateson sp eakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageatdeldems38.org.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.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,socontactCarol Lynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch02@gmail.comformoredetailson thesefreeclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereis alsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$7drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.
Georgetown Walkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdays from10to11a.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— A meeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.
Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30 p.m.
Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain. Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanView Presbyterian ChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8 p.m.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare held everyTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon
RollerSkating— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingrollerskatingeverysecondandfourth Fridayofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There isacostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare availableforpurchase.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild
CharlesColella,82
CharlesColella,82,ofMillsboro, Del.,andformerlyofChurchton, Md.,passedawaypeacefullyon Tuesday,Dec.10,2024.Hewasborn inWashington,D.C.,onFeb.21, 1942,sonofthelateGuyJ.Colella andthelateJosephine(Demma) Colella.
Afterhighschool,heservedhis countryintheU.SCoastGuardand washonorablydischargedin1964. Helaterbecameacartographerfor theMaryland-NationalCapitalPark &PlanningCommission,retiringin 2007.
Colellawasagivingsoulwhoenjoyedmakingothershappy.Being unmarried,hespentaconsiderable portionofhisadultlifelookingafter hisbelovedmother,whohadbeen widowedformanyyears.Although hedidn’thavechildrenofhisown,he wasveryclosewithhismanynieces andnephews.
Oneofhisfavoritehobbieswas photography,andhedocumented manyfamilyfunctionsovertheyears. Hewasalsoanavidbirdwatcher, firearmsenthusiastandancient-astronauttheorist,aswellasbeingan amateurnumerologist.
Inadditiontohisparents,Colella wasprecededindeathbyhisfour siblings,GuyJ.“Doc”ColellaJr., FrankColella,ClaraBrewerand DavidC.Colella;hisnephews RobertBrewerandGuyF.Brewer; andhisnieceDebraColella.Heis survivedbyhisniecesCarol,Joann, MariaandKathy;hisnephews Michael,Brian,Anthony,Daniel, PatrickandDavid;andhisbeloved caretakerandfriend,Laura,whom Charlesalwaysreferredtoashis “g irlfriend.”
Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Colella’snametoTheNational AudubonSociety225VarickStNew York,NY10014.Thefamilywill haveacelebrationofhislifeatalater date.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
RichardN.Creswell,95 RichardN.Creswell,95,passed awaypeacefullyonDec.9,2024,in Florida.HewasbornJune20,1929, inWashington,D.C.,toGeorgeand GertrudeCreswell.Hegraduated fromGeorgeWashingtonUniversity in1953withabachelor’sdegreein psychology.
HemarriedShirleyBrownin 1953andspentthenextthreeyears intheU.S.Navyasthegunneryofficeraboardadestroyerescortoperat-
ingoutofSanFranciscoontheWest Coast.Afterhisdischargein1956, heandShirleyCreswellreturnedto theD. C.areaandresidedinSilver Spring,Md.Forthenext30years, CreswellwasemployedbytheJohns HopkinsUniversityAppliedPhysics Laboratory,locatedinHoward County,Md.,wherehewasamemberoftheprincipalprofessionalstaff andservedassupervisoroftheAdministrativeServicesDepartment.
Duringthattime,heandShirley andtheirtwodaughters,Kathleen andJanis,spentmanyenjoyablevacationsandweekendsontheocean attheirsummerbeachcottagein MiddlesexBeach,Del.Creswellwas knownforhisaward-winningsandcastlesandJuly4throckets.
AfterretiringfromJohnsHopkins in1986,Creswellearnedhisprivate pilot’licenseandbuilthisownairplaneinthebasementofhishomein SilverSpring.
Hewasanactivememberofthe ExperimentalAircraftAssociation andtheAircraftOwners&Pilots Association.In1999,Creswell movedtoEaglesLanding,anaviationcommunityinWinterHaven, Fla.Hespentthenext25yearsdividinghistimebetweenlollingon thebeachduringthesummersin DelawareandflyinghisRV-4airplaneduringthesunnywintersin Florida.Hewasanactivememberof
theWinterHaven’sPilotsAssociationandthoroughlyenjoyednumerousfly-outlunchestoairportsall overFlorida.
Creswellwasprecededindeathby hissister,Maryland,in1996;byhis belovedwife,Shirley,in1996;byhis daughterJanis(whowasalsoapilot) in2007;andbyhisbrotherRobertin 2018.Heissurvivedbyhisdaughter Kathleenandherhusband,Glen Grundhoefer,andtwograndsons, ShaneandJeffreyGrundhoefer,allof WinterSprings,Fla.HeisalsosurvivedbyhisbrotherinMaryland, GeorgeCreswell;aswellasmany nephewsandnieces;andagreatgrandchild.
Funeralservicesweretobeheld onMonday,Dec.16,2024,atthe OceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeck Rd.,OceanView,Del.Intermentwas tofollowatMariner’sBethelCemeteryinOceanView,Del.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
RogerGerbig,75
RogerGerbig,75,diedpeacefully inhissleepathishomeinOcean View,Del.,onMonday,Dec.2,2024, surroundedbyfamily.Hewasborn May22,1949,inCanastota,N.Y.,to FredGerbigandAliceDorrance Gerbig.
HeattendedschoolinMorrisville, N.Y.,beforemovingontotheU.S. Navy,whereheservedonnuclearpoweredsubmarinesforsevenyears. HemarriedFrances“Fran”Rashford onMay22,1971.Rogerandhiswife, Fran,retiredtoOceanViewin2022. Gerbigwasprecededindeathby hisson,CurtisGerbig;parents,Fred andAliceGerbig;andabrother,Ben Gerbig.Heissurvivedbyhiswife, Frances;son,Chris;daughter-in-law,
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AcelebrationofGerbig’slifewas scheduledinEaton,N.Y.,atthe homeofNickandMargaretRashford,onSaturday,Dec.14,2024.In lieuofflowers,donationscanbesent totheDiamondBlackfanAnemia Foundation,P.O.Box1092,West Seneca,NY14224,ortohislongcontributedcharity,theDAVDisabledAmericanVeterans,at https://www.ihelpveteransorg/.
EltonJackson ‘E.J.’KillmonJr.,73 EltonJackson“E.J.”KillmonJr., 73,anativeofPocomokeCity,Md., roundedthirdandslidsafelyinto homeonDec.7,2024,surroundedby hislovingfamilyinLewes,Del.Killmon,bornonFeb.25,1951,completedalifefilledwithlove, adventureandalegacythatwillecho forgenerations.
Anatural-bornMVP,Killmonapproachedlifelikeagreatgameof baseball—fullofpatience,passion, andbeliefinthepowerofsmall,consistentplays.Whetherpitchinga tentunderthestars,catchingwaves orcraftingaperfectgarden,hefound joyintheeverydayandmadeevery fieldbetterthanhefoundit.
“Mydadwasin‘aleagueofhis own,’”saidhisson,MikeKillmon. Killmongraduatedfrom PocomokeHighSchoolin1969and attendedSt.Mary’sCollegeof Maryland.Hespent43yearswith theMarylandDivisionofParole& Probation,earningareputationfor fairness,humorandcompassion. Uponhisretirementin2017,hewas honoredforhisexemplaryservice anddedicationtogivingotherssecondchances.
In1982,hemarriedChristineO. K illmon,andtogethertheyraised fivechildreninSalisbury,Md.Their homewasfilledwithlaughter,adventureandcountlessrescuedogs.After retirement,thecouplemovedto Lewes,wherehesharedhispassions withfriendsandfamily,continuing toinspirewithhisendlesscuriosity and“HallofFame”humor.
In2014,Killmonmadenational headlineswhenhishigh-schoolclass ring,lostfor45years,wasmiraculouslyfoundinBrooklyn,N.Y.A lifelongOriolesfan,herootedforhis teamwiththesameloyaltyhegave tohisfamily,friendsandcommunity. Hebelievedinlivingwithintention andheart,remindingeveryonehe metoftheirownuniquevalue.
AsMayaAngelouoncesaid,“Peoplewillneverforgethowyoumade themfeel.”Killmonmadeeveryone
feellikepartofhisteam,leavingbehindalegacyoflove,laughterand inspiration.
Thelineup:Killmonwaspreceded indeathbyhisparents,MaryKillmonandElton“Jack” JacksonKillmonSr.;hisin-lawsCharlesand RomaO’Donnell;andrescuedogs includingTiny,SamandRowdy.He issurvivedbyhiswifeof42years, Christine;theirfivechildren,MeredithJ.Paulsen(andherhusband, Brian,anddaughterMorgan), JonathanKillmon(andhiswife, Chrissy,andsonsKameronand Jacob),MeganBounds,Michael “Mike”KillmonandDavidKillmon (andhispartner,JimCaso);and threegrandchildrenwholovingly calledhim“Pop.”Healsoleavesbehindhissister,JacquelynLambro (andhersonJason,hiswife,Susan, andstepsonJacobVigliotti);and cherishedin-laws,CharlieO’Donnell(andhiswife,Debbie,and daughterEmma),JeannePeteler (widowofBrianPetelerSr.,andher sonBrianPetelerJr.),andJoe O’Donnell(andhiswife,Nancy,and sonsKolbeandLiam).Hisbeloved dogElliewillmisshimdeeply.
Finalscoreandclosingpitch: “MayE.J.’smemorybeablessing. Letushonorhislegacybyexploring theworld,laughingoften,andalways swingingforthefences.”
Apublicvisitationwillbeheldon Friday,Dec.20,2024,from6to8 p.m.atParsellFuneralHomes, Atkins-LodgeChapel,Lewes,Del.A MassofChristianBurialwilltake placeonSaturday,Dec.21,2024,at 11:30a.m.atSt.JudetheApostle CatholicChurch,Lewes,Del.,precededbyvisitationat10:30a.m.and aeulogyat11:20a.m.Acelebration ofhislifewillfollowatSt.Jude ParishHall,cateredbyJ&BGrilling. Intermentwillbeprivate.Thoseunabletoattendtheservicesarebeing
invitedtojointheservicevialive streaming,byvisiting https://www.youtube.com/@StJudeT heApostleChurchLewesDE/streams. Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybe madetoAccentCareHospice.Killmon’slifememorialwebpageisat www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
RosinaCatherine ‘Rose’Sebold,91 RosinaCatherine“Rose”Sebold, 91,passedawaypeacefullyonDec. 10,2024,inherhome,surroundedby herlovingfamily.Shewasalongtime residentofMillsboro,Del.Shewas bornRosinaCatherineCarluccion May19,1933,inW.NewYork,N.J., whereshelivedwithherparentsand ninesiblingsuntiltheageof18, whenshedecidedtojointheU.S. Armywithseveralofhergirlfriends.
Seboldfamouslytoldthestory aboutwhenitwastimetoboardthe traintoleaveforbasictraining,she foundherselfaloneonthetrainplatform—herfriendshadchickened out!Thatisthetypeoffearless womanshewas.SheeventuallysettledinatFortLeeinVirginia,where shegraduatedfromtheWomen’s ArmyCorpbasictrainingin1951. WhileintheArmy,Seboldservedin EuropeduringtheKoreanWarand washonorablydischargedin1954 afterattainingtherankofstaffsergeant.
AftertheArmy,shemovedto Washington,D.C.Itwasthere,while workingforthetelephonecompany, thatshemetherfuturehusband, Charles“Chick”Sebold.Thecouple chosetosettledownintheWashington,D.C.,suburbs,wheretheyraised threewonderfulchildrenandmade manylifelongfriendships.During thattime,RoseSeboldworkedfor theU.S.Senate,apositionfrom whichshewouldeventuallyretire.
TheSeboldseventuallyretiredto
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 by her sons Robert Crovo and Charles Crovo and her grandson, Scott Rosenfeld.
She was very much loved by her family and many friends.
Our family would especially like to thank all the wonderful friends at the South Coastal Village Volunteers in Ocean View for their care and love shown our mother over the years. There will be a funeral service at a later date.
To honor our mother, donations may be made to the South Coastal Village Volunteers in Ocean View, DE, Beebe Hospital and Delaware Hospice
Millsboro,Del.,inthemid-1980s, anditwastheresheperfectedher bowlinggame,honedherskillsatthe casinoandenjoyedmanyyearsofvisitsfromherfamilyandfriends. Seboldwasprecededindeathby herhusbandof52years,Charles “Chick” Sebold,in2011;numerous siblingsthroughouttheyears;and herbelovedson-in-lawWilliamBeil in2013.Sheissurvivedbyherthree children,RaymondSebold(and Charlene)ofGeorgetown,Del., SusanSpangler(andDaniel)of Swansboro,N.C.,NancyBeilof Georgetown,andherhonorary daughterGinaSexauer(andRolf)of Dagsboro,Del.Sheisalsosurvived byherlovingsister,NancyMussara (andTony);andherlovingbrother, EdwardUlrich.Shehadseven grandchildren,RaymondSeboldJr. (andAlison),MichaelBeil(andKai), MeganSebold,MatthewBeil,Seth Spangler(andCathy),Miranda Spangler(andMatt)andKirstenSebold.Shealsohadmanygreatgrandchildren,includingWilliam andWyattBeil,Hayden,Kai,Zane, RobynCorey,Sierra,RaymondSeboldIII,MeganandJeremy.Her great-great-grandchildreninclude Bentley,Mason,AlinaandSergio. Afuneralservicewastobeheld onMonday,Dec.16,2024,atWatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium, 211SouthWashingtonStreet,Millsboro,Del.IntermentwastoimmediatelyfollowatDelawareVeterans CemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilyaskedthatdonationsbemadeinRosinaSebold’s nametotheSt.Jude’sChildren’sResearchHospitalat https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.Herlifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.
CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth.Thereisnofee,andtherewill becoffee,donutsa ndfellowship.Formore information,callMikeStramellaat(410) 419-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheMillsboroPizza KingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership
betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcanno wcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat 10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.
Music MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome. Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8
p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.The yarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.
Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.T heClubhouseis closedonSaturday,Nov.30.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Private toursareavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)539-8725. Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemu seum.The museumisnothandicap-accessible.For
moreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum isl ocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.
HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.
Faith CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.o rg.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyville hostsMenofChristMealsonthethird Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinks anddesserts.Thisisfree,andbothdine-in andcarry-outareavailable.
ReCharge SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to7 p.m.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat10 a.m.
Smithrecognizedas LVCstudent-athlete PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof morethan260student-athleteswho competedfortheFlyingDutchmen duringtheFall2024semester.Smith,a graduateofSussexCentralHigh School,ispursuingabachelor’sdegree incomputerscienceandmathematics andphysicsatTheValley. Smithwasamemberofthemen’s cross-countryteam.
Theteamrecentlyconcludedahistoric2024season,inwhichthesquad wonitsfirstMiddleAtlanticConference (MAC)championshipinprogram history.Theteamfinishedinthetop fiveduringfourofitssixregular-season meets,postingtwowinsintheprocess. TheDutchmenwontheconference titlebyfinishingfirstoutof16teamsat theMACChampionshipsonNov.2. LVCalsoearnedanappearanceinthe NCAAMid-AtlanticRegionalChampionshipsonNov.16,wherethesquad finishedfifthoutof29scoringteams. MoreinformationaboutLVCAthleticsisavailableatgodutchmen.com.
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National Christmas Tree Lighting (6) WBOC 8 p.m.
From the Ellipse in President’s Park, President Joe Biden flips the switch to light the National Christmas Tree during this special broadcast of an American tradition. An all-star lineup of musical acts joins the President in the celebration.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (6) WBOC 9 p.m.
Singer Josh Groban celebrates the holidays with a family point of view when he welcomes guests James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War and Treaty to perform. The Christmas magic continues with a family adopting a child live on-air.
SATURDAY
A Carpenter Christmas Romance (22) LIFE 8 p.m.
Novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) mentions that she may kill off a beloved character. When fans complain, she seeks refuge at her family farm to finish her novel. There, she finds her ex-crush, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), who’s helping rebuild the town.
Women’s College Basketball (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
The Huskies prepare to take on the Trojans, as USC travels to play against UConn at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. While some find their seats by the field, others gather on the couch, watching the footage broadcast live from the Constitution State.
SUNDAY
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle (12) WCPB 8 p.m.
In this third and final part of historian Lucy Worsley’s exploration of the relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his greatest creation, Sherlock Holmes, Worsley dives into how Holmes found life beyond Doyle through film and stage adaptations.
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.
Queen Latifah hosts this annual ceremony that honors filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, rock band the Grateful Dead, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt and composer Arturo Sandoval for their lifetime artistic achievement. The Apollo receives a special honor.
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NFL Football (28) ESPN (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
It’s a battle of third place teams, as the New Orleans Saints, third in the NFC South, travels to the legendary Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., to face the Green Bay Packers, third in the NFC North. Which third place team will come out on top?
Christmas With the Kranks (60) AMC 10 p.m.
Empty nesters Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Luther Krank (Tim Allen) must rearrange their holiday plans when their daughter (Julie Gonzalo) decides to come home for Christmas after all, much to the chagrin of annoying neighbor Vic (Dan Aykroyd).
NCIS: Origins (6) WBOC 10 p.m.
A young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) investigates his first case as a new NIS Agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Joined by future mentor Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid), they investigate the case of a rogue sniper. Mark Harmon narrates.
TUESDAY
It’s a Wonderful Life (11) WBAL 8 p.m.
This Christmas classic follows George Bailey (James Stewart), a down-on-his-luck banker who wishes he’d never been born. When a guardian angel (Henry Travers) shows him what the world would be like without him, George begins to see the good in his life.
The Price Is Right at Night (6) WBOC 8 p.m.
Drew Carey and the crew pay tribute to the U.S.’s heroes during a special holiday-themed episode of the iconic game show, which sees first responders, police officers, firefighters and members of the military come on down to win cash, cars and big prizes.
Home Alone (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
When young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind by his Paris-bound family, he makes the most of having full reign of the house, even taking on some burglars. “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” airs immediately afterwards.
WEDNESDAY
The Holiday (61) BRAV 7 p.m.
When two women, one (Cameron Diaz) from America and one (Kate Winslet) from England, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups, each woman finds romance with a local man (Jude Law, Jack Black) but realizes that the trip home may end the relationship.
NBA Basketball (28) ESPN (7) WMDT 8 p.m. Santa has some great gifts in store for the basketball fan in your family as two games air back-to-back on the Alphabet Network. First, the Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors before the Denver Nuggets play the Phoenix Suns.
Call the Midwife (12) WCPB 8 p.m.
During this two-part Christmas special, the residents and midwives of Nonnatus House prepare for the holiday festivities. However, spirits are dampened by the spread on influenza and the fear surrounding a recently escaped prisoner.
THURSDAY
Ghosts (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.
After leaving Nigel (John Hartman) at the altar last season, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) comes face-to-face with Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland) in this season premiere. Meanwhile, Sam (Rose McIver) and the other ghosts search to find him.
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (11) WBAL 9 p.m.
Country music legend Dolly Parton spreads holiday cheer with this festive 2022 musical. Looking to lift the world’s spirits, Parton welcomes guests and shares the “magic mountain” found each Christmas at Dollywood.
The Year: 2024 (7) WMDT 9 p.m.
From a chaotic U.S. election to the rise of the demure and brat mindsets, the
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Theybattledtowinthewarsin thetrenchesandpullflagsfromrival players’waists.
Theymadethebigplaysonboth sidesofthefootballtocomefrom behindandcapturetheir2024DIAA statechampionships.
Now,theIndianRiverHigh SchoolfootballandUnifiedflag footballteams’student-athletesneed ahelpinghandfromthecommunity.
TheIRHSfootballboosterclub andcoaches,andthementorsand parentsofUnifiedflagfootballathletes,areeachspearheadingtheir ownfundraisingeffortsastheyhope toraiseenoughmoneytopurchase championshipringsandjacketsas valuablemementosforthestudentathletestosymbolizetheirresoundingcome-from-behindvictoriesover CaesarRodneyHighandTatnall SchoolonNov.29and30,respectively.
Theculminationof asuccessfulseason AccordingtoIRHSassistantcoach andboosterclubparentDavidGrise, “Championshipringsandjacketsare theculminationofasuccessfulseason. Thesearevisiblesignsofpridefor one’sschoolandteam,”saidGrise,who coachestheIndians’offensiveanddefensivelines,andisalsothefatherof offensivelinemanAustin(IRHSClass of2024)andjuniorquarterbackDylan Grise.
“Theseareoutwardexpressionsfor theplayerstohaveinhand,toshowoff theirhardworkthroughouttheseason. Theintrinsicvaluewillalwaysbethere foreachplayerandcoach.Andfor many,itgivesthemtheopportunityto proudlyboastabouttheirschooland team.”
IRHSUnifiedsportsassistantcoach LoriannSentmanagreed.
“Providingplayerswithchampionshipmementosgivesthematangible tokenoftheiraccomplishment,”she said.“Itissomethingthateachstudent-athletewillbeabletocherishfor yearstocomewhilealsoremembering thededicationtheyputforthallseason.Additionally,itvalidatestheir achievement.Unifiedsportsareas
Moneybeingraisedforfootball,Unifiedflagfootballchampionshipmementos equallychallengingasothervarsity sports,andthisfeatshouldbecelebratedproportionately.”
CoachGriseestimatedthatchampionshipringswillcostonaveragebetween$175to$300perathlete,with jacketsaveragingbetween$75and $150each.
“Whatmusthappenisforthecommunitytosupporttheboys,”said Grise,whoplayedfootballforand graduatedfromIRHSin1996.“There hasbeenanawesomebuzzintheair duringthepastfewweeksregarding supportfortheteam.Iproudlywear myIndianRiverHighgear,andhave listenedtomanypeoplewishingthe teamwellandtellingstoriesoftheir yearsatIR.Ihopethatmanyofour playershavealsoexperiencedthislevel ofpridefortheirschool.”
BothoftheIRHSteamsarecurrentlyconductingtheirownspecific VerticalRaisefundraiseronline.VerticalRaiseisanonlinedonationplatformthatusese-mail,textmessaging andsocialmediacampaignstoenable anorganizationtoraisemoney.The UnifiedflagfootballcoachesandparentsusedVerticalRaisethispastsummerandfalltohelpraise$15,000to maketheteam’sinauguralseasonareality.
Thelinktomakedonationsforthe footballteamis https://verticalraise.com/fundraiser/20 24-indian-river-hs-football-ring-andjacket-fundraiser/f/1566409/.
Thelinktomakedonationsforthe Unifiedflagfootballsquadis https://verticalraise.com/fundraiser/20 24-irhs-unified-flag-football-championship-ring-and-jacketfundraiser/flyer/1255668/.
Donorscanalsosendchecks payabletotheIndianRiverHigh SchoolFootballBoosters,and/orto IRHS,andshouldincludetheindividual’sdriverlicenseandtelephonenumbers.
“ThroughVerticalRaise,communitymemberscanmakemonetarydonationsthatwillgodirectlytoward purchasingringsandjacketsforour athletes,”saidSentman.“Inadditionto theVerticalRaiseinitiative,weare havingachampionshipapparel fundraiser.T-shirts,long-sleevedshirts andhoodieswillbeavailabletopurchaseatschoolevents.Wearealsoexploringouroptionsforpartnerships withcommunitybusinessesfordonations.”
Grisenotedthatthefootball boosterclubhasalsobeenreachingout tolocalbusinessesaboutsponsorship opportunities.
“Nothingisoffthetable,andweare stillcurrentlybrainstormingdifferent waystoraisefundsinsupportofour student-athletes,”hesaid.
Aculturethatstates,‘Webleed Green&Gold’and‘WeareIR!’
CoachGrisesaidheisconfident thatthemoneywillberaised,becausehehasalwaysbeenpartofa culturethatstates,“WebleedGreen andGold”and“WeareIR!”
“Thatwasapparentatthestate titlegame,”saidGrise.“Therewere formerplayers,coaches,students, bandmembers,parents,grandparents andsoonattendingthegame.They werealltheretocheerontheirteam, andtheirschool.Ifthat’snotIR Pr ide,Idon’tknowwhatis.
“Personally,ridingbackintotown thenightwewonthestatechampionship,Iwasoverwhelmedbythe communitysupportthatIsaw,”he added.“Betweenallofourlocalfire departments,localandstatepolice agencies,andfansupport,thelevelof prideforourcommunitywasoffthe chart.”
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TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfootballteamcelebrateabigwinatthestatechampionshipgameafewweeksago.
IRfootballteampromotedtoClass2Afornexttwoseasons ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Thethrillofwinningthe2024 Class1ADIAAstatefootballchampionshiphasyettosubsideforthe IndianRiverHighSchoolfootball team.
Butaveritablereturntoreality hasbeendeliveredwiththenews thattheIndianshavebeenmovedup toClass2AbytheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociationfor the2025and2026seasons.IRHS wasoneofeightschoolsthat switchedlevels,includingfellow Class1AmembersPolytechandTatnallSchool.
TheGreen&Gold’senrollment numbersandpreviouschallengeson thegridironhadlandedtheminthe state’ssmallestclassification,Class 1A,forthelastfourseasons.
Conversely,theirsuccessoverthat span,culminatingintheirachievementofwinningthe2024Class1A statechampionship,havecontributed totheirpromotion.
AccordingtoaDec.13pressreleasefromtheDIAA,therealignmentformula,updatedfromprevious cycles,playedakeyroleinthesedecisions.Theupdatedformulaisbrokendowninto20percentfora
school’senrollment,30percentfora team’sfour-yearwinningpercentage, 30percentforaschool’stwo-year winningpercentageand20percent forasquad’sfour-yearwinningpercentageagainstClass1Ateams.
“Thisformula,combinedwith qualitativefactorssuchasprogram growth,rostersize,marginofvictory ordefeat,andparticipationtrends, providedacomprehensivebasisfor thereclassificationprocess,”thereleasestated.
TheIndianshavecompileda20-5 won-lostrecordduringthelasttwo seasons,andhavewon31oftheir47 games,whilequalifyingforthe DIAAplayoffseachyearsince2021. TheenrollmentatIRHSisapproximately1,100students.
In2024,the12-1Indiansrallied froma10-pointfourth-quarter deficitandscoredthegame-winning touchdownona51-yardtrickplay with1:31remaining,todefeatDIAA Class1Aandpreviouslyunbeaten defendingstatechampTatnall School,47-45,andwintheschool’s thirdstatetitle.(Tatnallhasalso beenmoveduptoClass2Aforthe nexttwoyears.)
Indoingso,IRHSwonitsfirst footballstatetitlesince2011andthe 34thgridironcrowncapturedbya
HenlopenAthleticConference memberschool.
TheIndians’12thwinoftheseasontiedtherecordsetbytheundefeatedstatechampionteamof2011, andtheirnine-gamewinningstreak wastheprogram’sbestsincethat year’scelebratedsquad.IndianRiver alsosnappedTatnall’s24-gamewinningstreak.Tatnallenteredthegame witha12-0recordafterrallyingto defeatBrandywineinthesemifinals onNov.23.
HeadcoachTownsendnot surprisedtobemovedup
IRHSfootballheadcoachPhil Townsendsaidhewasn’tsurprisedto bemoveduptoClass2A,wherethey joinDelmar,LakeForest,Laurel, SussexTechandWoodbridgeinDistrict3.
“Ifiguredwiththesuccessthatwe havehadoverthepastfouryearsthat therewasapossibilitythatwewould moveup,”saidTownsend,whowas namedtheCoachoftheYearin Class1A,District2.“Itiswhatitis. Wearegoingtocompetenomatter whatclassordistrictwearein.Our goalsdonotchange,theyarejust goingtobemoredifficulttoaccomplish.Wehaveagreatgroupofkids
whorespondwelltochallenges,and Iamexcitedtoseethemcompete nextseason.
“TheonlythingthatIdonotlike isthefactthatwedonotgettodefendthestatetitle,”hesaid.“It wouldhavebeengoodfortheguysto tryandgoback-to-backinClass 1A.”
Townsendandhiscoachingstaff anticipatetheywillhavetoprepare forteamsthatrunadifferentstyleof offenseanddefensethanthey’veseen inClass1A.
Hesaidhisprogram“shouldhave enoughplayerstocompeteinClass 2A.Ourjuniorvarsitywillhavea difficulttask,becausemanyClass2A teamshaveamuchlargerrosterthan wedo,”saidTownsend.“Butwewill adaptandcompete.Asforhowmuch moredifficultthecompetitionwill beinClass2A,that’stobedetermined.”
Therearesomefamiliarrivalries returningtotheIndians’schedule.
“Wehavescrimmagedagainstseveraloftheteamsonourfuture schedule,”TownsendsaidofWoodbridgeandLakeForest,“orplayed againstthemintheregularseason duringthelastfouryears,”including
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IRHSpole-vaulterWucommitstoDelawareStateUniversity ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Thelong,hardpracticespaid offbrilliantly.
Thestudent-athletesimply keptpracticing,infrequentlycold, rainyweather,beneaththewatchfuleyeofassistantcoachRobert Bishop.
Pole-vaulterZhenWuwas nothingshortofoutstandingMay 18attheDIAAstatetrack-andfieldtournamentatDoverHigh School.
Wurepeatedlyvaultedintothe airovertheimaginary4.5-meter horizontalbar.Hecompletedthat maneuveraftersprintingalonga pathandjamminghisfiberglass polesintothebackofarecessed metalbox.
Thankstohishardworkand diligence,Wucapturedthepole vaultchampionshipwithanimpressivejumpof11feet,6inches.
“Zhenhasbeenatremendous assettotheIndianRivertrackand-fieldteam—notonlywith hisperformanceinpolevaultand otherevents,butwithhispreparationduringtheweek,”saidheadcoachBobHahn. “Zhenhasworkedextremelyhardsincehis freshmanyeartoimprovewithhismain
focusbeingthepolevault.Allofhissuccess wasaproductofhisdedicationtohiscraft andcommitmenttofocusedpractices.
“Ithasnotgoneunnoticedbyhisteam-
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matesandcoaches.Hishard workhasledhimtocommitting topolevaultforDelawareState University.Iamextremelyproud ofZhen’sdedicationandsuccess throughadversitythatmadethis opportunitypossible.I’mexcited toseewhathisseniorseasonand beyondhastooffer.”
HereisthestoryofhowWu’s hardworkandsuccessaretaking himtothenextlevel.
ZhenWu
Hometown: Selbyville, Delaware
Whatsportareyoucommittingtoplay? Men’strackand-field.
Schoolthatyouarecommittingto: DelawareState University,aprivately-governed andstate-assistedschoollocatedinDover.TheHornets areanNCAADivision1memberoftheMid-EasternAthleticConference.
Playerspecifics: Bornin Manhattan,N.Y.,Wuisa5foot-7track-and-fieldstudent-athlete whoalsoplaysboys’soccer.
Identifyyourbestachievementsasa student-athlete: “Winningthe2024
DIAADivisionIIstatechampionshipin thepolevaultevent.”
Namesofparents: Mother,XiuWu, andfather,ChengWu.
Major: Kinesiology
Nameofthecoachwhorecruitedyou: HeadcoachStephenKimes
Describeyourrelationshipwithyour collegecoaches: “CoachKimesmademe feelwelcomebystayingincontact.HeexplainedtheproceduresthatIneededto followwhenIapplied.”
Describetheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment: “I’mveryexcited.Ididn’tthinkIwouldberecruitedto playforanNCAADivisionIschool.”
Whataboutthisschoolappealsto you? “IlikethatDelawareStateisn’treally toobig,whichmakesiteasiertolearn aboutthecampus.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceived fromIRcoaches,AthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann,theadministration,etc.: “TheIndianRiverHighcoachesarevery dedicatedinwhattheydo.Theyhave coachedmeandelevatedmetodogreat things.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceived fromyourfamily: “Myparentswerevery supportiveinhelpingmedecidewhich collegefitme.”
Whatisyourcareergoal? “Toimprove inmysportandmakeanimpacttohelp theteam.”
Senior/Girls’ Basketball The four year varsity phenom connected for her 100th career three point basket and scored a game high 17 points to lead the Indians past Henlopen Conference rival Woodbridge, 43-21 on Tuesday, December 10. The Alvernia University commit helped IRHS snap a 14-game losing streak to the host Blue Raiders and notch its first victory over WHS since January 17, 2017. The dynamic guard emerged from the win at Woodbridge with 848 career points.
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ZhenWusignshiscommittmentlettertoDelawareState University.
IndianscomeupshortinmeetwithSussexAcademy ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ andgirls’swimteamsknewtheywere goingtofaceatoughchallengeon Monday,Dec.16,whentheytookon thedefendingHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisionchampsinSussexAcademy.Afterall,theSeahawks wereathome,intheirownpool,and usuallyfieldastrongteamupanddown theirrosters.
Andwhiletheresultsweren’tintheir favor,theIndiansleftthemeetfeeling prettygoodaboutwheretheyareinthe earlypartsofthisseason.TheSeahawks sweptboththeboys’andgirls’meets,by scoresof92-73and124-46,respectively.
“Wehadgreatswimsallaround,”
saidveteranIRboys’swimmingcoach ColinCrandell.“Ourgoalatthemeet wasmainlytoseeindividualdropsin times.Weknew[SussexAcademy]had tremendousathletesthatcouldpushus, sowewantedthatpushtoseewherewe arethisearlyintheseason.Weachieved our goal.”
Fortheboys,LoganDawsonwasan individualwinnerinthe100freestyle eventwithhistimeof51.71,whichwas aseason-bestthusfar.Headdedanotherstrongperformanceinthe50free eventwithatimeof23.30.Dawsonwas alsoapartofthewinning200freerelay team(1:37.84)withCaidenClark, DrewBarthelmessandGavinHarrell.
Harrell,Clark,DawsonandfreshmanJohnLoveletteteameduptowin the400freerelayfortheIndianswitha collectivetimeof3:40.55.
“Gavin Harrellwantedtobreaka minuteinthe100flyanddidsowitha 59.9,”notedCrandell.“Healsomade statecutinhis200freewith2:03.Our relayswerecompetitive.Wemanagedto wintwoofthethree,butIknowwe haveroomforimprovementin each.Super-proudoftheboys.
“JohnLovellettepoppedsomegreat swimsinthe200IMand100back,and justmissedthestatecutin100backby onlysixhundredthsofasecond.HarrisonBennerhada[personalrecord]in 200free,andmatchedhisbesttimein the 500[free].”
Forthegirls,IR’sMacynHockman wasadouble-winnerinthemeet,which wasmadeevensweeterwhenshebroke BellaScharp’sschool-recordtimeinthe 200freeeventwithhertimeof2:06.75, whichwasalmostthreefullseconds
fasterthanScharp’smarkfrom2023. Hockman’sotherwincameinthe 100butterfly,wheresheclockeda 1:07.25.
“Ourleadingpoint-scorerforthis meetwasMacynHockman,”saidIR girls’coachDonnaSmith.“Wewere happytoseeherbackinthewaterthis week,asshewassicklastweek.Shesurprisedusallwithanexcellent200 freestyleperformance,breakingthe schoolrecord.
“Wehad14personalbesttimesasa team.[SussexAcademy]hastop-notch swimmerswhohelpourswimmerspush harderinthewater.Thecompetition alsohelpedourrelayteamshitpersonal besttimesforthispartoftheseason. Ourswimmersarerampinguptheir yardageinpracticeatthepoolandgettingstrongereachweek.Weareina goodspotpriortotheholidaybreak.”
Othereffortsofnoteincluded HockmanjoiningupwithMaddie Moore,EllieWallsandLucilleFeathers totakesecondinthe400freerelay. Hockman,Feathers,MooreandGrace Clarkwereasecond-placeteaminthe 200freerelayaswell.
The200medleyrelayquartetofNatalieMoran,JewelianGriffith,Aubrey LewisandWallstooksecondplacefor theIndians.Individually,Moranwas thirdinthe100back(1:18.80),and Griffithwasthirdinthe100breaststroke(1:27.64).
Boys’results SussexAcademy92,Indians73
•200MedleyRelaySA,Whitaker,J. Laux,FigueroaandWright,1:49.25
•200FreestylePerchiniak,SA, 2:00.45
•200IndividualMedleyFigueroa, SA,2:13.77
•50FreestyleWright,SA,23.12
•100ButterflyFigueroa,SA,57.92
•100FreestyleDawson,IR,51.71
•500FreestylePerchiniak,SA, 5:37.32
•200FreeRelayIR,Clark, Barthelmess,HarrellandDawson, 1:37.84
•100BackstrokeWhitaker,SA, 1:01.50
• 100BreaststrokeJ.Laux,SA, 1:13.76
•400FreeRelayIR,Lovelette,Clrk, HarrellandDawson,3:40.55
Girls’results SussexAcademy124,Indians46
•200MedleyRelaySA,Evans, Maughan,MumfordandMcKay,1:57.34
•200FreestyleHockman,IR,2:06.75
•200IndividualMedleyMaughan, SA,2:17.29
•50FreestyleMumford,SA,26.33
•100ButterflyHockman,IR,1:07.25
Updatedclassifications anddistrictsfor2025 Delmar.“Therearesomegoodteams thatwewillbecompetingwithweek inandweekout.Itwillbealong season,andtheweightroomisgoing tobekeyintheoff-season.Wewill beplayingbiggerteamsthatweneed topreparefor.”
•100FreestyleMumford,SA,57.03
•500FreestylePerchiniak,SA, 6:04.50
•200FreeRelaySA,Maughan, McKay,PettyandBaker,1:50.21
•100BackstrokeEvans,SA,1:05.92
•100BreaststrokeMaughan,SA, 1:10.79
•400FreeRelaySA,Mumford,Petty, EvansandBaker,4:07.67
Wrestling Indiansplacesixthoverallas teamatDelmarInvitational
TheIndianRiverHighSchool wrestlingteamfounditselfatnear-full strengthforthefirsttournamentofthe 2024-2025campaignandturnedinasolid effort,placingsixthasateamoutof16 teamsattheDelmarInvitationallastweekend,with174.5points.
St.GeorgesTechwontheoverallteam titlewith244.5points,aheadofLaurel (203),SussexTech(191.5),Langley(Va.) (191)andParkside(Md.)(178)fortheTop 5teamsinthetourney.
IRHSseniorJayvionChandlercruised tothe190-poundtitlewithasweepofhis ninematchesthatfeaturedsixpins,aforfeit,atechnicalfallanda16-2majordecisioninthesemifinalsoverParkside’sDevin Szewczyk.Hiswininthefinalwasapinat the3:58markoverMiddletown’sCarter Boyd.
SeniorHobeGivenswassecondinthe 125-poundbracket,fallingtoSussexTech’s AnthonyAndrewsinthechampionship match.Givensearnedsixwinsbypinand anothertwobytechnicalfalltoearnhis spotinthefinals.Hewasdominantinhis firsteightmatches,needingtoonlygopast thefirstroundinhissemifinaltech-fallwin overDelmar’sKadenFarr.
SeniorClaytonCifuentes-Roblerowas thirdinthe225-poundshowcase.Hehad pinsinhisfirstfivematchesandpickedup abyeinhissixthmatchbeforepostinganotherpininhislastpoolmatchtoearna spotinthesemifinals.There,hewaspinned byMcKean’sVaughnBrooksbeforereboundinginthethird-placematchwith anotherpinoverLaurel’sMaxxBryan.
OtherIndianswhoparticipatedinthe two-daytournamentincludedXavierDelgado(eighthplace,106pounds),TylerEl-
The2025Class1Adistrictsare:
•1ADistrict1,consistingofA.I. duPont,Brandywine,JohnDickinson,Concord(downfrom2A), McKeanandSt.Elizabeth.
•1ADistrict2,consistingof Christiana,Delcastle(downfrom 2A),Conrad,Glasgow,Newark (downfrom2A)andWilmington Charter.
liot(113),AmaniMarsiglia(fifthplace, 120),TrevonKnight(132),NateMcCarra (fourthplace,138),CzarHenry(144),Luis Hicks(fourthplace,150),ShaneForjan (fourthplace,157),LeviPerez(165),Hank
•1ADistrict3,consistingof EarlyCollegeatDelawareState University,FirstStateMilitary Academy,NewarkCharter,Seaford andStAndrew’s.
The2025Class2Adistrictsare: •2ADistrict1,consistingof Archmere,WilmingtonFriends, HowardVo-Tech,MountPleasant, TatnallandTowerHill.
•2ADistrict2,consistingof DelawareMilitaryAcademy,Milford,Odessa,Polytech,RedLine ChristianAcademyandSaint
Lazorchack(175)andAlexPeacock(285). TheIndiansweresettotraveltoConcordHighSchoolonWednesday,Dec.18, (afterCoastalPointpresstime)foratrimeetwithHodgsonVo-Techandthehost
Mark’s.
•2ADistrict3,consistingofIndianRiver,Delmar,Laurel,Sussex Tech,LakeForestandWoodbridge.
The2025Class3Adistrictsare:
•3ADistrict1,consistingofSalesianum,Middletown,Appoquinimink,HodgsonVo-Tech,William PennandCaravel.
•3ADistrict2,consistingofSussexCentral,Smyrna,St.Georges, CapeHenlopen,DoverandCaesar Rodney.
ConcordRaiders.TheywillthenparticipateintheannualBeastoftheEastTournamentattheUniversityofDelawareon Dec.21-22.
H.R. Rogers Irrigation & Landscaping IRboys’basketballfallstoLakeForest,65-31 ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballteamdroppeda6531verdictatHenlopenConference hostLakeForestonTuesday,Dec. 17.
TheIndians(0-5overall,0-4in conferenceplay)fellbehind15-12 afteronequarter,29-20athalftime and54-26afterthreequarters.
JuniorLyndenProsserledthe Green&Goldwith12pointsand fiverebounds.
TheSpartans(4-1overall,3-1in conferenceplay)wereledby20pointeffortsfromseniorsSeth YoungandDariusMiller.
WorcesterPrep45, IndianRiver38(OT) TheIndiansralliedtotakethe leadafterthethirdquarterand forcedanovertimeperiod,buthost WorcesterPrepcapturedtheextra sessiontowintheirnon-conference battleonMonday,Dec.16.
IndianRivertrailed6-4afterone periodand14-9athalftimeinthe
IndianRiver’sLyndenProssertakesashotduringIR’slossagainsEarlyCollegelastThursday,Dec.12.
IRgirls’basketballwinstwoofthreegames ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ basketballteamcapturedtwooftheirthree gamesduringthepastweek.
SeniorguardMyaWhittingtonandjuniorforwardAbigailBertlingeachscored16 pointstopropeltheIndians(4-1overall,31inHenlopenConferenceplay)pasthost LakeForest,40-20,onTuesday,Dec.17.
Whittington,anAlverniaUniversity commit,has914pointsforherfour-year varsitycareer.
LaitaJohnsonledtheSpartans(2-2 overalland1-2inconferenceplay)withsix points.
WorcesterPrep48, IndianRiver27 Whittingtonscoredagame-high22
pointstoleadtheIndianspasthost WorcesterPrepinanon-conferencegame inBerlin,Md.,onMonday,Dec.16.AnishaBatraledtheMallardswithnine points.
EarlyCollege43, IndianRiver34 Despiteagame-andseason-high28pointeffortfromWhittington,theIndians
sufferedtheirfirstlossoftheseasonin DoveronThursday,Dec.12. Trailing10-6afteronequarter,theIndiansralliedtotakethelead,16-15,athalftime.TheHornetsgrabbeda29-20lead afterthreequartersandplayedastrong fourthquartertoclinchthetriumph. JuniorforwardMarshayBrownled EarlyCollegewith16points.
Tipsforstartingandmaintainingyourfitnessjourney ByErikSchreiber SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Embarkingonafitnessjourneycan feeldaunting,butwiththerightmindset andapproach,itcanbecomeoneofthe mostrewardingexperiencesofyourlife. Whetheryou’resettingNewYear’sresolutions,preparingforalifestylechangeor simplylookingtomovemore,thesefive tipswillhelpyoustartstrongandstay consistent.
(1)Setgoalsandwritethemdown. Let’sbereal—resolutionssometimes getabadrap,butattheircore,they’rejust goals.Andgoals?They’reyourroadmap tosuccess.Takeamomenttothinkabout whatyouwanttoachieveandwriteit down.Don’tjustscribbleitonanapkin you’lllose—putitsomewhereyou’llsee daily,likethefridgeoryourphonewallpaper.Personally,I’veevenemailedmygoals
tofriendsormycommunitybasetokeep myselfaccountable.Trustme,sharingyour goalsmakesithardertoslackoff.Plus,it’s satisfyingtorevisitandseehowfaryou’ve come.
(2)Createaplanbeforeyoustart. Jumpingintofitnesswithoutaplanis likedrivingcross-countrywithoutGPS —you’llprobablygetlost.Takesome timetoresearchgyms,fitnessclassesor onlineprogramsthatfityourvibe.Check outclassschedules,thegym’svibe(doesit scream“Let’sdothis!”or“Nope!”?),and whethertheequipmentmeetsyourneeds. Onceyou’vescopeditallout,makea weeklyplan.Planningaheadhelpsyou dodgethe“Idon’tknowwhattodo”excuseandkeepsyouontrack.
(3)Startslowandbuildconsistency. Raiseyourhandifyou’veevergoneallinonanewworkoutroutine,onlytoburn outfasterthanacheapcandle.Beenthere,
CEILING FANS INSTALLED donethat—andit’snofun.Startwith twotothreedaysaweekofworkouts. Keepthemmanageable,andleavethe gymfeelinggood,notwrecked.Once you’venailedthatconsistency,gradually rampupyourfrequencyandintensity. Buildingasolidfoundationnowwillsave youfromsetbackslater.Remember:fitnessisamarathon,notasprint.
(4)Trackyourprogress. Progresscanbesneaky—itoften showsupinsmallwinsyoumightmissif you’renotpayingattention.That’swhy I’mahugefanoftracking.Useafitness app,journalorevenastickynotetojot downyourworkoutsandachievements. Celebratethelittlethings,likerunningan extrablockorhittingapersonalbestin push-ups.Trackingyourjourneyislike creatingahighlightreelofyoursuccess— it’llkeepyoumotivatedontoughdays.
5.Stayflexibleandhavefun.
BoysBasketball low-scoringaffair.TheGreen& Goldralliedfora23-21leadafter threequarters,andthetwoteams wentintoovertimedeadlockedat 31-31.
JuniorguardTay’vonRoundsled theIndianswith15pointsandfive steals,andjuniorcenterLynden Prosseraddedninereboundstothe effort.
Lifehappens.Kidsgetsick,work deadlinespopup,oryoujustreallyneeda daytobingeyourfavoriteshow.That’s OK.Thekeyistostayflexible.Maybeyou swapyourgymsessionforalongwalkor tryadanceclassinsteadoflifting.And, seriously—findsomethingyouenjoy.If burpeesmakeyouwanttocry,ditchthem forsomethingthatdoesn’t.Whenfitness feelsfun,it’snotachore—it’ssomething youactuallylookforwardto.
Myfinalthoughts:
Startingafitnessjourneyisn’tabout perfection.It’saboutprogressandbuildinghabitsthatlast.Bysettingcleargoals, makingaplan,startingslow,trackingyour progressandkeepingthingsfun,you’re settingyourselfupforsuccess.Everystep, nomatterhowsmall,isawin.So,what’s yourfirststep?Writeitdown,shareit withsomeoneandgetmoving—you’ve gotthis!
EarlyCollege43, IndianRiver21 TheIndiansranintoatoughfullcourtpresswhenthevisitingEarly CollegeHornetsforcednumerous turnoversinIR’sbackcourtandconvertedtheerrantpassesintoeasy pointsonThursday,Dec.12.
JuniorguardAshtonBrowneled theGreen&Goldwithsevenpoints, andjuniorforwardAlexBehornar addedfive.
TheHornetswereledbysenior forwardElishaJohnson-Dixon,who scoredagame-high16points.Senior forwardTristinHackadded11 pointsforEarlyCollege.
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SouthernDelawareTourismannounces2025PhotoContest TocelebrateSouthern Delawareandtokeepittop ofmindthroughoutthe winterwithvisitorsplanning2025travel,Southern DelawareTourismis launchingits9thAnnual SouthernDelawareTourism PhotoContest.Bothlocals andvisitorsarebeinginvitedandencouragedto enter.
Entrieswillbeaccepted beginningatmidnighton Jan.1,2025,through5p.m. onMarch7,2025,andwinnerswillbeannouncedFriday,March21,2025.There willbeonegrandprizewinningphoto,aswellas onewinningphotoineach ofthreecategories.Thecategoriesare:
•GrandPr ize–Overall winnerselectedfromamong allentries.
•TheBigPicture,Scenic SouthernDelawareVistas —landscapes,seascapes, downtownstreetscapes, farmscapes.Photosfrom land,seaandair(drone)will beaccepted.Photosmustbetakenin SussexCounty.
CoastalPoint•Submitted
Thegrand-prizewinningphotographbyShelbyHowell,of Leesburg,Va.,depictsachildthrowingatoyonthebeach.
•TheNittyGritty—Food,beer, wine,culture,arts,activities,amuse-
ments,events,entertainment,history,shopping. Photosmustcontainat leastonepersonandbe takeninSussexCounty.
•SouthernDelaware AfterDark—Nightlife, bonfires,fireworks,starry skies,downtownsafter dark,moonlightreflections, etc.Photosmustbetaken inSussexCounty.
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LEGALS TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES NOTICE OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS The Annual Election for the Town of Selbyville Town Council shall be held in the Selbyville Town Hall, 1 West Church Street, Selbyville, Delaware, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Filing Notice of Candidacy: A Mayor and two (2) Town Council Members shall be elected, each for a term of two (2) years. Anyone wishing to file as a candidate for the election must file a written Notice of Candidacy in the Town Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025. Forms will be provided to interested parties at the Town Hall.
Candidacy Requirements: Candidates for the Town Council must meet all the following requirements: Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; be a U.S. citizen; and shall have been a bona fide resident of the Town for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of the election.
Voter Registration: If a qualified voter is not registered with the Town, such voter may register at the Town Hall no later than Monday, February 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. To qualify to vote, one must: Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; be a U.S. citizen; and be a bona fide resident of the Town.
CP 20241220 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
ATTORNEY:
Veronica R. Townsend, Esq.
118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20241213 3T
PUBLIC NOTICE First State Brewing Company, LLC has on December 13, 2024 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a Brewpub license for a premises located at 19266 Coastal Highway, Unit 1, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before January 13, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.
CP 20241220 3T
TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE The Town of Selbyville announces that, after a Public Hearing held on October 7, 2024, the Mayor and Council voted to approve the issuance of up to $707,000.00 maximum principal amount general obligation bonds to provide financing for the costs associated with the Town’s Tingle Acres Mobile Home Park (MHP) lead service line replacement project, said amount to include the payment of costs associated therewith (hereinafter referred to as “the proposed borrowing”), and ordered that a Special Election be held for the purpose of voting for or against the proposed borrowing. The Town intends to seek financing through the Delaware Drinking Water Revolving Fund program, administered by the Department of Health and Social Services and, if successful, anticipates that the principal may be forgiven upon completion of the project funded by the proposed borrowing. The Special Election was held on December 10, 2024, at the Selbyville Town Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The proposed borrowing was approved by a majority of those casting votes at said Special Election. The official Special Election results were 58 votes in favor of the proposed borrowing and 13 votes against the proposed borrowing.
Any person desiring to challenge the authorization of such bonds or certificates of indebtedness must bring his or her action within sixty (60) days from the date of this publication/posting or forever be barred from doing so.
LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO OBTAIN TITLE TO ABANDONED PROPERTY A petition has been filed to obtain title to the following abandoned property: 1995 FLEETWOOD MOBILE HOME, GRAY IN COLOR, VIN: VAFLR19A39019CM
The petition was filed by: EXANTUS & SON HOMES LLC
The following persons have been identified as owners or other persons with an interest in the property:
DEFT - COASTAL ENTERPRISES
DEFT - WALDON REMINGTON
DEFT - ERIKA REMINGTON
LIEN - CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA NA LIEN - SUSSEX COUNTY TAX ASSESSMENT OFFICE
If judgment is entered for the Property Holder/Petitioner, the Petitioner will be awarded complete and absolute title to the property pursuant to 25 Del. C. § 4002, If there are existing liens or other interests claimed against it, the property will be sold and the proceeds of the sale used toward those liens.
Anyone with a legal interest in this property may contest the petition by filing an Answer (J.P. Civ. Form No. 53) by January 13, 2025 with:
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT NO. 17
23730 SHORTLY ROAD
GEORGETOWN DE 19947
Please reference Civil Action No. JP17-24-007853 when contacting the court.
CP 2024202420 1T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Joseph N. Melson Jr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joseph N. Melson Jr. who departed this life on November 6, 2024, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Thomas McKeown and Terrence McKeown on December 12, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before July 6, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
EXECUTORS:
Thomas McKeown
Steven Alperstein
ADDRESS: 5 Hanson Ln., Hockessin, DE 19707 1932 West High st., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A.
ADDRESS: 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401; Ocean View, DE 19970
LEGAL NOTICE THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL IN FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND AS FOLLOWS:
• AMENDING CHAPTER 107 NOISE
• ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 75 - CIVIL OFFENSES AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 48, 52, 56, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 88, 95, 100, 102, 107, 112, 116, 127, 131, 135, 153 and 160
• AMENDING CHAPTER 61 - BUILDING AND UTILITY
CONSTRUCTION
• AMENDING CHAPTER 135 - SIGNS
THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M. IN FENWICK ISLAND TOWN HALL AND WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.
ZOOM INFORMATION: Call-in#: 1-301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 863 6512 5924 OR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86365125924
INTERESTED PERSONS MAY INQUIRE AT TOWN HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. OR VISIT THE TOWN’S WEBSITE AT: https://fenwickisland.delaware.gov/
CP 20241220 2T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Joseph M. Alperstein, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joseph M. Alperstein who departed this life on October 30, 2024, late of Rehoboth Beach, DE were duly granted unto Lynn Corrigan and Steven Alperstein on December 6, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before June 30, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
EXECUTORS:
Lynn Corrigan
Steven Alperstein
ADDRESS: 38419 Carroll Dr., Millville, DE 19967 36160 Sparrow Ct., Frankford, DE 19945
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A.
ADDRESS: 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401; Ocean View, DE 19970
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20241220 3T
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
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
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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
SET OF 4 18” X 7”Polished grey pocket aluminim rims. $125 302-200-9350 please leave message.
Wilgus Associates, Inc., Property Management Division looking to fill: Maintenance Manager Applicant should have experience in the following: managing employees; major building repairs & general maintenance of grounds and buildings; overseeing subcontractors in roofing, plumbing, electrical and building repairs, landscaping; knowledge of current building codes and building materials. Be proficient in investigating grounds and building issues & write detailed reports for Property Managers and home owners, including proposals for solution and estimated costs; write proposals for maintenance projects; work with community Property Managers as needed.
A general knowledge of pool operation & maintenance is beneficial.
Maintenance Technician Must have general knowledge of building maintenance, repair, plumbing and electric. Experience in basic roofing, plumbing and electrical is beneficial.
Pool Technician/ Certified Pool Operator Duties to include assisting with spring opening of commercial & residential pools, maintenance/cleaning, set up of furniture and daily maintenance.
Applicants for all positions must be reliable, professional & organized. Must have clean background & driving record with no major traf c infractions. Must provide current Driving Record before employment.
Full time positions with bene ts.
Please send resume to: Wilgus Associates, Inc., Attn.: Jodi Thompson PO Box 309, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 or Jodi@WilgusAssociates.com No Phone Calls, Please
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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
1)27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782
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
HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161
2 SAFETY GLASS Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955
SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIR 5 wheels w/arms, $15 Ocean View 717-521-7955
BEIGE WING BACK Arm Chair. excellent cond. $20 Ocean View 717-521-7955
2 ASHLEY GLASS TOP End Tables. $800 302-663-9326
OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS Position Title:
MAINTENANCE SKILLED CRAFTSMEN-HVACR
DELAWARE MASTER HVACR LICENSE REQUIRED
Description: Responsible for installation, repair, and maintenance of all HVAC systems. Works collaboratively with current maintenance and custodial crews to ensure facilities are well maintained and provides guidance on new school construction and renovation.
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
an application at https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/
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
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
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 $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 VAC-
UUM Excellent Condition
$100 text 302-745-4122
NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637
DENTAL INSURANCE
from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!
1-855-337-5228
www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT
Large $70 443-373-1550
POKER CHIP & CARD
HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550
SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550
UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306
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.
FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2
HP Never used $60 302-381-5408
RIKON 10x18 mini lathe Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408
4-DIGIT DELAWARE
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” $680 302-542-9500
MODEL TOY “TANKER”
TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390
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
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
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.
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 Set $10. 302-743-1903
1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259
FREE TO GOOD
HOME/GROUP. A large (8+ feet) arti cial Christmas tree with stand and storage containers. It is not pre-lit, but comes with hundreds of lights. 703-403-1639
4 HEAVYWEIGHT
Decorated Christmas Stockings. Perfect Condition $2 each 302-537-7348
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 Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969
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. The plastic tool you use to style your hair in the morning
4. Silent night, exciting night: Christmas ___ is a time when tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow, nd it hard to sleep at night
10. It's a cloudy weather condition that often occurs in the morning
11. A bar or bottle that makes lather in the shower
12. Place where toothpaste does its job
15. What you are when you get out of the bathtub or shower
16. You might see a drop of morning dew on this pink or purple part of a morning glory, September's birth month ower
17. A bath mat is a little ___ that spends its days lying next to a tub
19. It's the info you know the minute you look at the clock
20. It's an old-fashioned about staying up late: One who burns the midnight ___ will
likely be sleepy in the morning
23. Traditional sound of an alarm or thing that rings in the Christmas season. What am I?
25. Instead of going to the bathroom in the morning, this family member goes outside
26. Liquid from a grapefruit, apple, cranberry or pineapple
30. Shower situation: It's one of lather's two essentials
31. What most people are until Christmas morning
Parents Down
2. "Nick-name" of the hardworking guy who makes Christmas morning magical: ___ St. Nick
3. What people do to their teeth and hair in the a.m.
5. Little guy who works day and night to help Santa ensure joy on Christmas morning
6. A traditional trumpet-like horn that gives soldiers a wake-up call
7. Asian country known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"
8. Laureate Maya Angelou's "On the Pulse of Morning"
9. Co ee's stimulating secret
13. Status of eyes during waking hours
14. Congregation of fellow workers slowly making their way to work
15. Morningtime rhyme: Sometimes hot and sometimes cold, _____ is breakfast in a bowl
18. In commonly comes before morning
21. Every morning, I come in through your window (even when it is closed). What am I?
22. Acronym for the citrus beverage millions drink at breakfast
24. Bound out of bed (or huge, faith-based move)
27. Rude awakening: Condition of a person who should call in sick
28. One of two that opens when you awaken
29. The morning of January 1st is the start of a brand ____ day
By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
DIRICKSON CREEK RD, FRANKFORD Beach life in a Country setting! Approx. 12.348 acres containing approx. 4.68 acres wetlands/marsh located within minutes of Fenwick Island, Bethany, shopping and restaurants. A unique and beautiful property backing onto the Assawoman Wildlife area. Bring your horse there is a barn on property waiting! Build your dream home and enjoy the peaceful setting so very near the beach and bays. You don't want to miss this one!
$650,000
29084 SEA BIRD CT. SELBYVILLE Beautiful, Premium-Filled, Furnished Townhome that’s 5 miles from The Beaches in Sought-After, Amenity-Rich Community of Bayside and Home of the Freeman Arts Pavilion! You need to set an appointment to see this in person. Comes with a Golf Cart too! $600,000 (DESU2064340) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721
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$389,000 (DESU2075510) Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701
36367 SEA GRASS WAY, SELBYVILLE
Welcome to this meticulously maintained, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome lled with an abundance of upgrades. Hunter Douglas Plantation shutters, custom window treatments, custom chair rail, crown, and picture-frame moldings throughout the home. Custom designed rear patio with pillars and recessed lighting, and a new remote controlled retractable awning are just a few of the enhancements you will nd in this beautiful home. Don't miss your chance to experience all of the amenities that Bayside Resort Community has to offer.
$699,990 (DESU2067216) Call Betsy Perry
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
OPENHOUSE SAT,12/2811-1PM
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
stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry. With granite in both the kitchen and bathrooms, the home exudes sophistication, while a mix of hardwood, tile, and carpet adds character and warmth throughout.
$695,000 (DESU2073048) Call Brigit Taylor (c) 302-500-0750
40026 E SUN DR, #616, FENWICK ISLAND Just Listed- Perfect Coastal Getaway! Stunning rst level property only .6 miles to the Beach-located in the quaint and amenity rich community of East of the Sun-pool, hot tub, clubhouse, tennis. This open concept property
