Coastal Point — January 24, 2025

Bethanytofloat fundingfornew waterclarifier

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Byunanimousvote,theBethany BeachTownCouncilthisweek passedaresolutiontoannouncethe Town’sdesiretoborrowfundsfora newclarifierforthewatertreatment plant.Theywillholdapublichearingtohearcommentaboutthatresolutionat1p.m.onMonday,Feb.17.

Afterthepublichearing,there willbeasecondresolutionoffered,to determinewhethertherewillbea specialelectionheldonthefunding, inAprilorMay.

TownManagerCliffGraviet,at theFriday,Jan.17,towncouncil meeting,saidthenewclarifierwill cost$3.9million,paidover20years.

Aclarifier,heexplained,isasignificantpartoftheTown’swater treatmentprocess.BethanyBeach hasdeepaquafersthatarenotsubject totheinfiltrationofchemicals,as someothersare,butthewatercontainsnaturalminerals,includingiron, “inextraordinaryquantities,”hesaid.

“So,wehavetotreattheiron,then lettheironsettle,thenpumpthe clearwaterintooursystem,and pumpitintoourstorageareasand deliverittoourhomes.Removalof theironisdonebyaclarifier,”he said,describingthecurrentclarifier —56feetwideandcontainedina concretecircle—asmorethan30 yearsoldandinneedofreplacement.

Townofficialsinvestigatedvarious systemstoremoveironanddecided itwillbebesttoplacetwo40-foot clarifiersinthesamefootprint.The newclarifierswillbeclosedandprotected.

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CouncilmanMickeyHinman creditedtheTown’sPublicWorks Departmentfor“theoutstandingjob

Kidsbeingkids

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFrankfordTownCouncilthis weekgavethegreenlighttothefirst phaseoftheVinesCreekCrossingdevelopment,slatedtobeconstructedon thesouthsideofthetown.

AtitsTuesday,Jan.21,meeting,the councilunanimouslyapprovedplansfor 110homestobeconstructedoffPepper Road,followingtherecommendationof thetown’sPlanning&ZoningCommission.Theentireprojectwillinclude 584homeson153acresformerly knownastheCress-Parsonsfarm.Developershopetobeginconstructionin thespring.

Thefirstphaseoftheprojectwillbe builtonapproximately45acres,accordingtoengineerJameSechlerofDavis,

Bowen&Friedel, Appearinginsupportoftheproject atthemeetingonTuesdaywereSechler, developerRobertHorseyofDoubleH ConstructioninLaurelandattorney DavidHuttofMorrisJamesinGeorgetown.

Frankford’sengineeringconsultant, KyleGulbronsonofAECOM,toldthe councilattheJan.21meetingthatthe developerhadmetallnecessaryrequirementsfromstateagencies.

TownManagerSheldonHudson saidGulbronsonhadsubmittedletters attestingtotheplans’adherencewith Frankford’sComprehensivePlanand withlanddevelopmentregulations.

HudsonsaidbothheandGulbronsonhadreviewedtheplansandhad giventheman“unequivocalgreen light.”

“They’recompliantwithalltown regulationsandcodes,”hesaid.“I’m completelycomfortablerecommending approvaltonight,”Hudsonsaid.

“TheComprehensivePlantalks abouteverything…yourfuturevision forthetown,howyouwantittogrow, whereyouwantittogrow,”Hudson said.

Eachofthecouncilmembersgave essentiallythesameanswerastothe justificationfortheirapproval,echoing TreasurerJohnWright,whosaidthat theplansmeetallplanningandzoning requirementsandwillbea“welcome additiontothetown.”

Thepropertywasannexedintothe townin2022.SechlersaidLennar Homeswillholdaribbon-cuttingwhen

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OceanViewtobeginbudgetapprovalprocessFeb.25

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheOceanViewTownCouncilwill meetforacouncilworkshopandtohear publicinputontheproposed2026-fiscal-yearbudgetat3p.m.onTuesday, Feb.25,atOceanViewTownHall.

ThebudgetissettobeofficiallyintroducedattheTuesday,March11, towncouncilmeeting.Atthecouncil’s Tuesday,April8meeting,itwillbeon theagendaforasecondreadingofthe ordinancetoapproveit,andforfurther publiccomment.OceanViewisrequiredtopassitsbudgeteachyearby May1.

AlsoattheJan.14meeting,Town ManagerCarolHoucktoldthecouncil thattheTownwillnothostaspring eventthisyear.Lastyear,theTownobservedits135thanniversarywithaparadeandcelebrationatJohnWestPark. InthepastithasalsoinvitedthecommunitytoSpringFlingatthepark,but Houcksaid,“Wedidn’tgetthecrowd wewouldlike”recently,partlybecause thereareotherareaeventsatthesame time.

MayorJohnReddingtonsaidthe Town’sfreemovienightsare“successful someyearsandnotsosuccessfulin otheryears,andIknowyou’vebeen thinking,‘Dowewanttostilldomovie

nights?’Ifwe’retryingtocutexpenses andhaveabalancedbudget,thatisone thingwecandrop,”hesaid.

Houcksaidtwomovies,“Goonies” and“Jaws,”areplannedforthisyear,ata costof$700fortheTown.

Houckaskedthecouncilforearly guidanceassheandthefinancedepartmentpreparetheearlydraftofthe budget.

“This helpsustobesurewe’reproceedingasdesiredandwithfullunderstandingchangeswillbemade.Thisis thejustthestartingpoint,”Houcksaid ofthepre-budgetplanning,asking whetherthecouncilsupportscontinuingtoofferresidentsadiscountifthey paytheirtownpropertytaxesearly.

“Shouldweincludethat?”sheasked. Reddingtonsaidyes,becauseithas been“agreatincentiveforpeopletopay taxesaheadoftime,andthefactthatwe got99percentofourtaxescollectedisa greatthing.”

“It’sagreatidea.Weshouldkeepit,” CouncilmanStephenCobbadded.

ConcerningOceanViewtownemployees’statehealthinsurance,Houck askedwhetherthecouncilsupportscontinuingtooffertheState’slow-tiervisioncoverageforemployeesandtheir familiesanditsdentalinsuranceatno cost.BothcosttheTown$21,000,she said.

“Myconcernis,ifwearelookingat tryingtoavoidataxincrease,oratleast tominimizeit,andifyoubelievewecan balance thebudgetwithouthavingto cutanythingsubstantial,wecanprobablygoalongwithhavingano-costdentalandvisionfortheemployees,” Reddingtonsaid.

“Thisallverypreliminary,justtoget started.Ifwe’reseeingwe’reneedingto makeadjustments,wewilldothaton thefirstround.Whydon’twekeepit likethisfornow,andwe’llknowbetter oncewegeteverythinginfromthedepartments?”Houckasked,andthe councilagreed.

Houcksaidsheandthefinancedepartmentwilllookatthenewconsumer priceindexforguidanceaboutwageincreases,andsheestimatedthecost-oflivingincreaseatbetween2and3 percent.

HoucksaidtheTownoffersemployeesanannualbuybackoftheirmedical leave,whichemployeesdotakeadvantageof.UnderTownpolicy,eachemployeemustleaveatleast10daysinthe numberofdaystheyhaveaccruedwhen theytakeabuybackonexcessdays.

“It’ssomethingemployeesappreciate. It ’sagoodmodel.Ithasbeeninplace since2020,anditseemstobedoingthe trickitwasintendedtodo,”Houcksaid.

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theydidremovingthesnow”andalso recognizedtheworkofemergency respondersduringtheevent.

“Thisstuffdoesn’thityouuntil youhaveanexperience,”hesaidexplainingthat,onthenightoftheJan. 6snowstorm,heandhiswifehadinvitedneighborsfordinner,andone ofthembecameillandpassedout.

“Thepolicedepartment,EMS, wereliterallytherewithinminutes. Thesethingsdon’ttouchyouuntilit happenstoyou.So,toseetheirprofessionalismandcompassionwas outstanding,andshowingupduring asnowstormwasjustoutstanding,” hesaid.

Gravietalsothankedtownworkers,sayingtheymightbe“alittleout ofpractice,sinceweonlyhavesnow

eventseverytwoorthreeyears,”but thattheyhadpreparedbeforethe snowstartedfallingandplowed19 milesofstreets.Ittookthemtwoor threedaystocleareverystreet,he said,addingthattheprocesswas mademoredifficultbyvisitorsto townwhowantedtoseethebeach andoceanunderthesnowfall.

“BethanyBeachisavictimofits ownpopularity.Therearesomany peoplewhileit’ssnowingcomingto thebeach,theycouldn’tplowthe horseshoeorsidewalksnearthe boardwalk.Hundredsofvisitorswant tocometotheoceanandseethe snow,”hesaid.

Usingsnowblowerswouldhave damagedthesurfaceoftheboardwalk,hesaid,“Sowehopepeople wouldwaituntilconditionsarebettertowalk,insteadofpossiblyslipping,whenjustacoupledaysof waitingwillmakethetripmoresafe forthem,”hesaid.

“Staysafethiswinterwithallour snowandcoldandlet’shopethat springcomessoon,”MayorRon Calefsaid.

Newrentaltax

Graviettoldthecouncilthat Delawarelawmakers,inthewaning hoursofthe2024DelawareGeneral Assembly,added4.5percenttothe short-termrentaltax,increasingitto 11.5percent.

HesaidletterswillbesenttoRealtorsandthosewhorentshort-term, “advisingthemofthatnewrate.… We’vealreadybeguntohearsomeissueswiththat,butthatwassomethingthebeachtownslobbied against,butwewereunsuccessfulin doingthatthisyear,”hesaid.

Replyingtoaquestionfromthe council,GravietsaidtheStateisre-

sponsibleforcollectingshort-term rentaltaxesandkeepsallproceeds.

Bicycle&PedestrianSafety Committeeupdate

Hinman,co-chairmanoftheBicycle&PedestrianSafetyCommittee,whilepresentingthecommittee’s monthlyreporttothecouncil,said heandco-chairwomanCouncilwomanTheresaKeilarefortunate “tohaveagreatteam.”

“Folksareenergized.Theyhavea lotofcompassiontopreventpain andsufferinginourneighborhoods,” hesaid,reviewingthecommittee’s focusfor2025andsayingaworkshopisplannedforMarchtoaccept furtherideasforthesafetyofcyclists andwalkers.

About25peopleattendedaworkshopinOctoberandsharedtheir perspectives,hesaid.

Keilsaidcommitteemembers hosteda“learningandsharing” meetinglastyear,attendedbyofficialsfromneighboringtowns,and anotherisplannedfor10a.m.on Thursday,March27,“toseewhatwe candotoworktogether.”

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Shereportedthattherewere591 visitorstotheDinker-IrvinMuseum in2024.Themuseumiscurrently openonlyonSaturdays,andalsofor scheduledtours,shesaid.

Themuseumwasanearly-1900s home,aswellasservingbrieflyasits postoffice,andoffers“aglimpseof whatlifewaslikeduringtheearly daysofthetown.”

“Itisoneofthefewremaining originalcottagesinBethanyBeach andtheoldestpublicbuildingin town,”accordingtothewebsiteat www.visitsoutherndelaware.com.

Townmanager’sreport

Gravietthankedthetownstafffor “doingagreatjobforalltheholiday events.”

“PublicWorksparticipatesand [EventsDirector]JulieMalewski doesanalmostflawlessjobwiththe events,andit’satributetothegreat teamthatshehas,”hesaid.

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LocalLatinandHaitian communitiessayagencies

limitedpublicparticipation inpermittingprocess

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheEnvironmentalProtection Agency’s(EPA)CivilRightsComplianceofficeandDNRECofficials recentlysignedaninformalresolutionagreementinresponsetoacivilrightscomplaintoverpermittingfor abioenergyprojectinSeaford, BioenergyDevco.Theannouncementofthesettlementwasmadeon Friday,Jan.17.

Whiletheagreementallowsfor newenvironmental-justicepractices, thereisnofinancialorcommunitybenefitsreliefincludedfortheimpactedcommunitiesnearSeaford.

Thecomplaintwasfiledonbehalf ofHispanicandHaitiancommunitiesbySussexHealth&EnvironmentalNetwork(SHEN),Socially ResponsibleAgricultureProject (SRAP)andtheACLUofDelaware, aswellasDelaware’sNAACPchapter.Thepartnersallegedthatthe stateandcountypermittingprocedurestorezonetheBioenergyDevco plantfromagriculturalusetoindustrial,withoutproperpublicnoticeor hearing,violatedpersonalcivilrights. Theystatedthatnon-English-speakingpeoplecouldnotparticipatein therezoningprocessasaresult.

Theresolutionenforcessteps DNRECsaidhadalreadybeentaken tostrengthenpublicengagement processestocommunitiesimpacted bypermittingdecisions.

“DNREChasmadegreatstrides inimprovingandgrowingcommu-

nityengagement,butweknowwe mustcontinuetofindwaystobring everyonetothetableandensure theirvoice(isheard)inour processes,”saidActingDNRECSecretaryLisaBorinOgden.“WeappreciatetheEPA’sworkinidentifying areaswherewecanfocusonimproving,andalsotheagency’sacknowledgementoftheprogramsand processesthatwehavedeveloped, andcontinuetoimproveupon,inour outreachefforts.”

BioenergyDevco,anAnnapolisbasedenergycompanythatusesorganicmaterialstocreatenatural gases,suchasmethane,andproduces

soilproductsincludingcompost,had petitionedDNRECforapermitto expanditsSeafordplantfromanexistingcompostingfacilitytotrans-

formchickenlitterandpoultryprocessingbyproductsintomethaneand

Meyersignsfirstexecutiveorder

OnTuesday,inhis firstexecutiveaction asgovernorof Delaware,MattMeyer signedExecutive Order#1,directing stateagenciestoprioritizethedevelopment ofyouthapprenticeshipprogramsacross thestate.

Ledbythe DelawareDepartment ofEducation,ExecutiveOrder#1establishesastatewide workinggroupconsistingofatleast 15membersfromacrosslabor,educationalandnongovernmentalsectors,withtheultimategoalof

developingproposed processesandpolicies toexpandyouthapprenticeshipsand workforcedevelopmentacrossthestate.

“Ifwe’reserious abouteducatingour kids,thenweneedto beseriousaboutthe opportunitieswewant themtohave,”said Meyer.“Workforce developmentprograms foryouthareintegral togrowingDelaware’s economyinawaythatallfamilies canprosper.Thisexecutiveorder aimstoimproveaccesstoapprenticeshipssowecanbetterprioritizethe

needsofworkingfamilies,investin ourchildren’sfutures,andensure we’rebuildinganefficientandsustainable21st-centuryeconomy.”

Meyersaidheiscommittedto usingthefullpowerofhisofficeto bringmeaningfulchangeto Delaware.

“Theorderwillimplementimmediate,actionablemeasuresthataim toreformhowweprepareourkids forthejobsoftomorrow,”officials said.“Bybringingstakeholdersfrom acrossDelawaretothetable,Gov. Meyerislayingthefoundationfora moresustainable,equitableandprosperousDelawareforgenerationsto come.”

constructionbeginsinthespring.He saidtheremaininghomesinthecommunitywilllikelycomeinforapproval allatoncebutwillbeconstructedin phases.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilagreed topursuethepurchaseofatruckforthe maintenancedepartment.Thetruckis necessary,accordingtoMaintenance SupervisorTomRozell,becausethetwo theTowniscurrentlyusingareatleast 20yearsold.HudsonsaidtheTownhas spent$3,400repairingoneofthetrucks in thepastyear.

CouncilVicePresidentPamDavis suggestedthecounciladdthepurchase ofatrucktotheTown’sbudgetfor 2026.

“Wehaven’thadanewtruckinI don’tknowhowlong,”Davissaid.“We havealittlebit[ofmoney]togetsomething,solet’sgetit.”

Hudsonsaidhewillworkwith Rozelltocomeupwithspecsforthe truck,whichcouldbeneworused. Meanwhile,theTownhaspurchased asnowblowerforuseonTownproperty, for$1,100.

EmilyMaisoftheBethany-Fenwick Chamber ofCommerceintroducedherselftothetowncouncilandcongratulatedthecouncilonrejoiningthe Chamber.

“We’reexcitedtobebackinclose partnershipwiththeTown,”Maissaid. ShesaidtheChamberwillworkwith theTownoneconomicinitiatives“focusingonsupportingexistingbusinesses andworkingwiththeTowntogetnew ones.”

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fertilizers.

Multiculturalfamilieslivenearby inthePineRidgeMobileHome Park,justover2,000feetfromthe biogasindustrialmanufacturing plantwithitsdigesters.Community leadersinterviewedmorethan200 neighborsandsentpetitionsto DNRECabouttheimpactofairpollutionfromtransporttrucksor waste-productescapeandwaterpollutionfromtheeffluentthat emerges.

SHEN,SRAPandseveralcivil rightsgroups,includingtheACLU andNAACPfiledacivil-rightscomplaintwithEPAto“addresstheinjusticecommittedbystateofficialsin Delawareduringthepermitting processforamassivefactoryfarm gasoperationinSeaford,”said SRAP’sleaders.

“Theoperationwouldtruck 250,000tonsofwasteintolow-in-

DNRECandSussexCounty

“f ailedtogivethepublicproperinformationabouttheprojectwhenreviewingitspermits.Theyalsofailed totranslatematerialsfortheSpanish andHaitianCreole-speakingcommunity,”saidEliHolmes,senior counsel,whodraftedthecomplaint, AdamSchlacter,solidwastemanagementandhazardoussubstances recoverymanageratDNREC,said, “BioenergyDevcohasappliedfora resourcerecoveryunitthatwillbein additiontotheexistingcomposting. Poultrylitter,hatcherywasteand otherbiowasteswillbetreated. Therewillbe250,000tonsofwaste capacity,”hesaid.

TheBioenergyDevcofacilitywas builtin1999,andPerduedeveloped itforpelletizingthewaste.Later,the companysoldtheplanttoBioenergy Devco,whichaimedtoconvertitto abiogasandcompostingfacility.

“Wehavebeeninthisbusinessfor 25years,”saidEttingeratthattime. “Wemaintain140oftheseplantsof the250weown.Weassemble,containandoperatethem.Wearededicatedtodigestion,anaerobic digestion,andwehavebiologiststryingtofindthebestformulaandbest methodstoproduceit.Theorganics areinafullyenclosedsystem,reducingtheodors.Wereducegreenhouse gasesandcapturethemethaneand useitproductively.WesupportcarboncapturearoundDelmarva.”

“Weworkaroundthecommunity, andwithfaith-basedorganizations, touseourcompostandsoilproducts,”saidEttinger.“Ourproductis greenenergy.…Webuild,design

“Wepurchasedthefacilityin 2020,”saidPeterEttinger,chiefdevelopmentofficerofBioenergy Devco,whenthepermitwassubmiterywasteandlitterfromtheDelmarvapeninsulapoultryindustry. Ourcompostistestedforquality.We have11full-timeemployeeswhoreceivefullbenefits,”hesaid.

andmanagethesefacilities,”he added.“Weprotectourworkersand thecommunity,andthisprocessis completelyenclosed.…Wecollaboratewithacademicinstitutionslocally,includingSeafordHighSchool andthelocalFutureFarmersAssociation,”hesaid.

“Whilewewelcomethesystemic changesDNREChasadoptedtoaddressenvironmentaljustice,thefamiliesdirectlyharmedbytheoriginal permittingfailureshavenotbeen madewhole,asthefacility’spermit wasneverrevisiteddespiteclearviolationsoftheircivilrights,”said MariaPayan,co-founder,SHEN. “Truejusticewouldrequiregiving theimpactedcommunitytherelief theydeserveandagenuinevoicein theprocess.”

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FrankfordTownCouncilelectionsetforFeb.1

Therewillbeatowncouncilelection inFrankfordthisyear,asthreecandidateshavefiledfortwospotsonthe council.

IncumbentsGregWelchandJohn Wright,aswellasonechallenger,Ed Ferencie,filedascandidatesbytheFriday,Jan.10,deadline.Welchiscurrently servingastowncouncilpresident. Wrightisservingastreasurer.Ferencie isamemberoftheFrankfordVolunteer FireCompany.

Thetwotopvote-getterswillserve two-yeartermsonthecouncil.

Theelectionwillbeheldfrom1to4 p.m.Saturday,Feb.1,atthetownhall. Votersmustpresentatleastoneofthese

asproofofidentityandaddress:

•AcurrentDelawaredriver’slicense; stateI.D.cardormilitaryI.D.card;employee,highschoolorhighereducation I.D.;

•Acurrentutilitybill,bankstatement,creditcardstatement,paycheck, oranotherformofbillorstatement,or anyother“reasonable”documentof identityandaddress.

Votersmusthavepreviouslyregisteredtovotebyfillingoutaregistration cardatFrankfordTownHall.ThedeadlinetoregisterasavoterinFrankfordis usuallythesameasthecandidateregistrationdeadline,whichthisyearwas Jan.l0.

Hall-Longsignsexecutiveorder tocreateFirstLGBTQ+Commission

OnThursday,Jan.16,2025,then-Gov. BethanyHall-Longjoinedstatelegislators andadvocatestosignExecutiveOrderNo. 1tocreatethestate’sfirstLGBTQ+ Commission.Thenine-membercommissionisdesignedservetostrengthenties betweenthegovernmentandLGBTQ+ organizations,helpremovebarrierstosocietalparticipationforLGBTQ+people andimprovethedeliveryofservicestothe communityinDelawareinareassuchas employment,equality,education,mental health,socialservices,healthandhousing.

receivecompensationfortheirservice. Ultimately,thecommissionwilladvise thegovernor,membersoftheGovernor’s Cabinet,membersoftheGeneralAssembly,andotherpolicymakersontheeffect ofagencypolicies,procedures,practices, laws,andadministrativerulesonthe uniquechallengesandneedsofLGBTQ+ people.

ExecutiveOrderNo.1reads:

“MycommitmenttotheLGBTQ+ communityislong,”Hall-Longsaid. “ThroughoutmycareerintheHouseand Senate,Ihadthehonorofvotingfora numberofbillstoprotectandfosterequity fortheLGBTQ+community,including votinginfavorofequalmarriagein2013,” shesaid.“Aslieutenantgovernor,IconvenedleadersthroughouttheLGBTQ+ communitytoregularlymeet,shareissues andopenthelinesofcommunicationon behalfofDelawareans.

“Creatingaformalcommissionisan extensionofthatwork.Bycreatingthis commission,weguaranteeadedicated stateentitytoensurethattheLGBTQ+ communityintheFirstStatewillnotonly survivebutgrowandthrive.Itistrulyan honortobringthiscommissiontofruition, andIamveryexcitedtoseethepositive changesthecommissionwillmakeinthe livesofourLGBTQ+neighbors.”

Throughpublicforums,thecommissionisdesignedtobeamechanismwhere LGBTQ+organizationscanexchange ideasandinformation,andadvocatefor awarenessandprotectionsforthecommunityagainstbigotry,violence,hatredand otherformsofdiscrimination.

Members,appointedbythegovernor toservethree-yearterms,willrepresent thedifferentfacetsoftheLGBTQ+community,takingintoaccountage,race,gender,identity,background,lifeexperiences andotherfactors,andreflectthegeographicdiversityofthestate.Atleastone membershouldrepresentthenonprofitor advocacysector.Noneofthememberswill

•Whereas,theLGBTQ+community isadiverse,widespreadgroupofindividualswhoselivesandcontributionsare wovenintothefabricofDelaware,witha growingnumberofindividualsrepresentingthecommunitybyservinginvarious positionsofresponsibilityacrossthestate; and

•Whereas,thenumberofAmerican adultswhoidentifyasLGBTQ+hasmore thandoubledinthelast12years,increasingto7.6percent,andmorethanonein fiveGenerationZadultsidentifyas LGBTQ+,accordingtoa2024Gallup poll;and

•Whereas,misconceptions,bigotry,violence,andhatredhavecontinuedto plaguetheLGBTQ+community,includingtheanti-gayparanoiasurroundingthe AIDSepidemic,the2016PulseNightclub massacre,andcontinuinglegislativeactionsinstatestotargettransgenderpeople, limitexposuretoLGBTQ+topicsinpubliceducation,andrestrictaccesstolifesavinghealthcare,resultinginnegative impactsonmentalandphysicalhealth; and

•Whereas,resultsfroma2023studyby theHumanRightsCampaignfoundthat “LGBTQ+youthreportmuchhigher ratesofdepression,anxiety,andlowerselfesteemthantheircisgenderandheterosexualpeers,aswellashigherratesof maladaptivecopingmechanismssuchas substanceuse;”and

•Whereas,despitetherebeingnumerousindependentgroupsrepresentingthe LGBTQ+community,thereisnoentityat thestategovernmentlevelprincipallyded-

Bethanycouncil

Anewflashingpedestrianbeacon isalsosettobeinstallednear DiFebo’srestaurantonRoute26as wellasanewcrosswalkwithaconcreteisland—“alittlesanctuarywhile you’retryingtocrossRoute26and anotherflashingbeaconinthatlittle island,”Gravietsaid,addingthatit shouldbefinishedbeforesummer.

Concerningtheboardwalk,hesaid anoldbulkheadthereisstartingto deteriorate,“sotheearthandclaythat itholdsinarefailing.”Engineershave assesseditandbeenaskedtoalsoassesstheentire boardwalk,hesaid.

“Weknowwehaveanissuewith thesupportjoist,andthatmighthave tobetakencareofintheoff-season. Wearewaitingforareportfromthe engineersandwaitingforareassessmentofthevalueoftheboardwalk,” hesaid,addingthatitwasvaluedat $8milliontwodecadesago.

“Itwillbeinterestingtoseethe costtoreplacetheboardwalk,”he said.

Procedureandprotocolmanual discussionnextmonth

Thecouncilapprovedamotionto discussthecouncil’sprocedureand protocolmanualattheFriday,Feb.

21,towncouncilmeeting.

Ithadbeenontheagendaforthe Jan.17meeting,butCouncilman JerryMorristoldfellowcouncil membersitwasn’treadyfordiscussion.Ithasbeenreformattedandis “intheprocess,”hesaid,addingthat hewillhaveareportreadynext month.

Committeeguidelinesaccepted

Thecouncilunanimouslyaccepted proposedchangesto,andthefinal draftof,theTown’sguidelineson committeesanditsstandingcommittees.

CouncilmanPatrickShepleesaid hehadstandardizedthedocument andmadeitconsistentwithCouncilmanRichMcHugh’ssuggested changes.Twocommitteesthatareno longeractivewereremoved.The BoardofAdjustmentandthenew PoliceAccountabilityCommittee,or PAC,wereadded.

Shepleesaidhereorderedcommitteesandputtheminalphabetical order.

ThreearemandatedbytheState —Planning&Zoning,theBoardof AdjustmentandthePAC.

TheTownalsohaseightstanding committeesbutcurrentlyhasnoad hocorspecialcommittees,Sheplee said.HethankedMcHughforhis suggestionsandotherswhohelped,

includingformermayorRosemary Hardiman.

CalefclarifiedthatthePACis State-mandated,withaspecific structurethatrequiresmembership, includingsomeonefromthestate’s policeassociation,businesscommunityandclergy,aswellasacitizen.

“Itisamandatedanddictated committee,andwehaveactually comeupwithsomegreatmembers onthatcommittee,”hesaid.

Chairmanof AuditCommitteegetsOK

FrankMyerswasapprovedbythe councilonJan.17asthechairmanof theAuditCommittee.

Calefsaidheiscurrentlyamemberofthecommitteeand“has tremendousexperienceintheaudit field.”

ShepleesaidMyersownsthe

housenexttohisandthathehas gottentoknowhim.

“Heishighlyqualified.Hehas beenontheAuditCommitteeandis morethanqualifiedtoleadthat committee,”Shepleesaid.

“Ihadagreatdiscussionwithhim, andhisrésuméisoutstanding,”Calef said.

BoardofAdjustment

appointmentmade

ThecouncilappointedJonathan JohnsontotheBoardofAdjustment. CalefsaidJohnsonisafull-time residentandcomeshighlyrecommended.

HesaidheinterviewedJohnson, and“WeallagreeJonathanwouldbea greatadditiontotheboard,”Calefsaid.

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Monday, January 27

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Tuesday, January 28

Empowered Caregiver Series 2—3:00 pm

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Wednesday, January 29

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Our Two-Party System 4—5:00 pm

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Tiny Art Show Awards 5:30—6:30 pm

Join us as we announce the winners of the Tiny Art Show!

Thursday, January 30

Decluttering to Start Your New Year 4:30—5:45 pm

Join us for a free, fun and informative 1-hour recorded author lecture "Decluttering to Start Your New Year" with Dana K. White.

Friday, January 31

DIY Yarn Banner Follow-Along 12—1:30 pm

Join Rachel for an fun and easy DIY yarn banner craft!

Our Two-Party System 4—5:00 pm

Join us at the South Coastal Library for a free threepart lecture series with Dr. Gudelunas.

Saturday, February 1

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Join the Chesapeake Mermaid as she brings her enchanting show to the South Coastal Library.

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Publichousingauthoritiesannounceopeningofwaitlists Scholarshipstobe awardedbyAAUW

Delaware’sfivepublichousingauthoritiesthisweekannouncedthat theywillreopentheirwaitlistsfor HousingChoiceVoucher(HCV)programsandlow-incomepublichousing,whichwillbeaccessibleat https://Delaware.AffordableHousing.comonFeb.3.

Low-incomepublichousing,which isfundedbythefederalgovernment andmanagedlocally,aimstoprovide rentalassistancetolow-incomefamilies,seniorsandindividualswithdisabilities,ensuringaccesstosafeand suitablehousing.

Participatinghousingauthorities include:

•DelawareStateHousingAuthority(DSHA);

•DoverHousingAuthority (DHA);

•NewCastleCountyHousingAuthority(NCC HA);

•NewarkHousingAuthority (NHA);and

•WilmingtonHousingAuthority (WHA).

BeginninginOctober2024,letters andemailsweredispatchedtoapplicantsontheHCVandlow-income housingwaitlistsofallfivePHAs,instructingthemtoupdatetheirapplicationsinordertoretaintheir placementonthewaitlists.Applicants wererequiredtologinandrevise

theirhouseholdincome,familysize andcontactinformation.Thedeadline forupdateswasextendedtoDec.31, 2024,aftertheoriginaldeadlineof Nov.22,2024,sawlimitedparticipation.AsofJan.1,2025,a13percent responseratehasbeenrecorded,leadingtoareductioninthenumberof waitlistparticipants,officialssaid.

Thestatewideinitiativeintroduced astreamlinedsystemallowingapplicantstomanageupdates,submit changesandreviewtheirstatususing onecentralizedplatform.

“Thereopeningofthepublichousingwaitlistmarksasignificantmilestoneinourongoingeffortstoaddress Delaware’shousingcrisis.Bymaking thewaitlistavailableonceagain,to moreDelawareansforthefirsttimein manyyears,wearereaffirmingour commitmenttoimprovingthe processesforourstate’sresidents,” saidCynthiaKarnai,directorof DSHA.

“Weareproudtobepartofthis historicdecisiontoopenthewaitlists, creatinganincredibleopportunityto providesafe,affordablehousingfor familiesacrossDelaware.Thisisa milestoneinourmissiontobuild stronger,moreinclusivecommunities,” saidMareneJordan,executivedirector oftheNewarkHousingAuthority

“Beingpartofthishistoricmoment

toopenthewaitinglistsisatremendoushonor.Itreflectsourcommitmenttoservingthepeopleof Delawareandprovidingthehousing opportunitiestheydeserve,”saidAssuntaScarpitti,administrator,New CastleCountyHousingAuthority.

ColleaguesatDelaware211said, “Thispartnershipwillenhancethe deliveryofservicestoDelawareansby utilizingtheDelaware211Helpline, poweredbyUnitedWayofDelaware, asacentralizedaccesspointforawide rangeofadditionalneeds.Byserving asaone-stop-shop,Delaware211will notonlyconnectindividualsforthis project’simmediateneedsbutalsoaddressbroadersocialservices.

“Thisholisticapproachensures thatindividualsreceivecomprehensive support,addressingmultipleaspectsof theirwell-beinginoneplace.Through thiscollectiveimpactmodel,thepartnersarecommittedtoimprovingthe overallqualityoflifeforDelaware’s residents,creatingastronger,more connectedcommunity.”

Anyapplicantwhodidn’tupdate theirapplicationbutwhowishesto reinstatetheirplacementviaappeal mayvisithttps://Delaware.AffordableHousing.comorcalltoll-freeat1855-301-5920formoreinformation.

CoastalGeorgetown

Six$5,000scholarshipswillbe awardedbytheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen (AAUW),CoastalGeorgetownto graduatingseniorgirlsattending CapeHenlopen,SussexAcademy, SussexCentral,SussexTechorIndianRiverhighschools.

Fourareregularscholarships basedoncommunityservice,volunteerismandacademics,whileoneis need-basedandoneisdesignated forafutureeducator.

Anadditional$2,500scholarship, inmemoryofHeatherAnnWorrall, willbeawardedtoawomanwhohas completedtwoyearsatDelTech andiscontinuingtoafour-yearcollege/universityinthefallof2025to completeherdegree.

ApplicationscanbefoundatDel Techandonlineathttp://georgetown-de.aauw.net,ortheDelaware ScholarshipCompendiumat https://scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/.Emailquestionsto AAU WCGscholarship@gmail.com.

StudentsinvitedtoparticipateinFire&IceFestivalWritingChallenge

Eachyear,theFire&IceFestival boastsabrand-newtheme.Overthe lasteightyears,thethemeshave rangedfrom“OutofThisWorld”to allthings“Delmarvalous”andeven “IntotheWild.”For2025,K-12studentsarebeinginvitedtosubmitan originalwritingpiecetoaddtothis

year’s“AWeekendfortheBooks” theme.

Allsubmittedstoriesthatmeet basicguidelineswillbepublishedin aspecial-bound,Fire&IceFestival keepsakebook.Submissionscanbe writteninessay,storyorpoetrystyle, andcanbeanoriginalstory,abouta

favoritebookorabouttheFire&Ice Festivalitself.Allstudentsarebeing invitedtoparticipate. Entriesmustbehandwritten,but certainexceptionswillbeapproved. Thereisnominimumormaximum length,andanyillustrationsarewelcome!Submissionsaredueby

Wednesday,Jan.29,at9a.m.,and canbesentviaphotoorPDFscanto Alyssaat events@thequietresorts.comor mailedtotheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce(36913 CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland, DE19944).

IRSDstudents,gradscanapplyforLighthipeScholarships

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Seniorsatandrecentgraduatesof schoolsintheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictcanapplyforscholarshipsfrom $500to$5,000fromSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch’sLighthipeScholarship Committee.

Tobeeligible,studentsmustbeU.S. citizens,liveinSussexCountyand withintheschooldistrict,providea gradetranscript,haveagrade-pointav-

Hall-Long

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icatedtoaddressingtheneedsofthecommunityandthechallengestheyface;and

•Whereas,Delawarehasstrivedtobe anopen,friendlyandinclusivestateforall residents,providingLGBTQ+peoplepro-

erageofatleasta2.5,providelettersof recommendationfromcounselors and/orfacultymembersandprovidea personalessay.Fordetails,e-mailscholarships@stmarthasbethanybeach.org.

ApplicationsareduebyMarch31. Submitapplicationsathttps://app.decisionvault.com/open/chesapeakelegalcounsel/stmarthas.

“Ourscholarshipsaimtobreakdown financialbarriers,helpingstudents achievetheirdreams,”Scholarship CommitteeChairmanSteveHawald said.

tectionsfromdiscriminationandbeing amongstthefirststatestoenactmarriage equalitylegislationin2013;and

•Whereas,recognizingthelackofa stategovernment-levelgroupfocusedprimarilyonLGBTQ+issues,in2024,thenLieutenantGovernorBethanyHall-Long initiatedregularconveningswith LGBTQ+leadersacrossthestatetobring

Committeemembers,henoted,said theyarepleasedtoofferstudentsinfinancialneedanopportunityforadditionalsupportandthattheywantto makeadifference.

Theprogramalignswiththecommittee’smissiontosupportthelocal communitythroughtheMary LighthipeTrustFund,whichisdedicatedtoempoweringSussexCounty residents.

Committeemembersareworking

peopletogethertoidentifyanddiscuss variousissuesfacingthecommunityand shareinformation,ideasandcamaraderie; and

•Whereas,theStateofDelawareadministersseveralcommissionsthatexistto provideaplatformfornumerouscommunitiesofcommoninterestandidentity acrossthestate,whilenosuchcommission existsfortheLGBTQ+community;

Now,therefore,I.BethanyA.HallLong,byvirtueoftheauthorityvestedin measgovernoroftheStateofDelaware, doherebydeclareandorderthat:

1.TheDelawareLGBTQ+Commission(the“Commission”)isherebycreated.

2.TheCommissionshallconsistof ninemembers,appointedbythegovernor, toatermofthreeyears,subjecttorenewal. Membersshallserveatthepleasureofthe governor.Anyvacanciesshallbefilledby thegovernor.

3.ThemembershipoftheCommission shallberepresentativeofthedifferent facetsoftheLGBTQ+community,taking intoaccountage,race,gender,identity, background,lifeexperiencesandotherfactors,andreflectthegeographicdiversityof thestate.Atleastonemembershouldspecializeinnonprofitoradvocacywork.

4.Thegovernorshalldesignateoneor moremembersoftheCommissionto serveaschairperson(s).Membersofthe Commissionshallreceivenocompensation.TheCommissionshalladoptand makepublicproceduresandstandardsfor theconductofitsaffairs,consistentwith thisorder.

5.TheCommissionshallhavethefollowingpowers,duties,andresponsibilities:

a.Advisethegovernor,membersofthe Governor’sCabinet,membersoftheGeneralAssembly,andotherpolicymakerson theeffectofagencypolicies,procedures, practices,laws,andadministrativeruleson theuniquechallengesandneedsof LGBTQ+people.

withfinancialaidcounselorsatcolleges and institutionsincludingBeebe HealthcareMargaretH.RollinsSchool ofNursing,DelawareStateUniversity, DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege,SalisburyUniversityandtheUniversityofDelaware,andsaidtheywill focusonprovidingscholarshipsforstudentsstudyinginfieldsincludingaddictioncounseling,healthcare,physicaland occupationaltherapy,veterinaryservices, behavioralscienceandnursing.

b.AdviseonwaystoimprovethedeliveryofservicestotheLGBTQ+communityinDelawareinareassuchas employment,equality,education,mental health,socialservices,health,andhousing. c.Createandmaintaintiesamongthe differentcomponentsoftheLGBTQ+ communityinDelaware.

d.Consultwithnonprofitorganizations.

e.Establishandpromoteprogramsand eventsthatcreateawarenessofthe LGBTQ+communityandtheircontributionstothestate,andadvocateforawarenessandprotectionsforthecommunity againstbigotry,violence,hatred,andother formsofdiscrimination.

f.Advocateforremovalofbarriersfrom societalparticipationofLGBTQ+people andprovideanannualreportregardingthe participationofpeoplewhovoluntarily andopenlyidentifyasLGBTQ+inroles ofresponsibility,including,butnotlimited to,thoseservinginstateexecutivebranch roles.

g.Developpartnershipsbetween LGBTQ+groupsandexecutivebranch agenciesthatwillfacilitatethemissionsof thoseorganizations.

h.Provideaforumthroughpublic hearingsandothermeansfortheexchangeofideasandinformationamong LGBTQ+organizationswherebysuchorganizationscanworktogethertoimprove deliveryofservicesinthecommunity.

6.Allexecutivebranchstateagencies anddepartmentsshallcooperatewiththe Commissionwhenrequested.TheCommissionmaycallandrelyupontheexpertiseofindividualsandentitiesoutsideofits membershipforresearch,advice,support, orotherfunctionsnecessaryandappropriatetoaccomplishitsmission.

7.TheDepartmentofStateshallprovideadministrativesupportandspacefor meetings.

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Apprenticeships,workforcedevelopmentfirstorderofbusinessforMeyer

AfterbeingsworninasDelaware’s 76thgovernoronTuesday,MattMeyer’s firstorderofbusiness—literally—was tofocusonexpandingyouthapprenticeshipsandworkforcedevelopment.And whilethatfocusmaybestatewide,itoffersparticularlygoodnewsforSussex County,astraininginserviceindustries offerslocalyouthnotjustthepotential forgood-payingjobsbuttheabilityto staywheretheywerebornandraised.

Withhomecosts,andevenrent,pricingmanyoutofthelocalhousingmarket,

it’snolongeraquestionofwhetherthe area’schildrenwillreturntolivehere,but whethertheycanaffordtoconsiderit.

Increasingthenumberofyoung workerstrainedinapprenticeship-focusedindustries—fromelectrical, plumbingandHVAC,totheculinaryindustry,healthcareandaviationmechanics —notonlyhelpsfillalocalneedfor thoseservicesbutoffersacareerpath withsustainablepayratesforlocalworkers.

Localindustrieswiththegreatest

needforemployeesoftendon’trequirea four-yearacademicdegree.Often,aspecializedtrainingprogramincommunity college,orevenanapprenticeship straightoutofhighschool,cankickoffa career.

Meyer’sExecutiveOrder#1,establishingaworkinggroupwithagoalof expandingyouthapprenticeshipsand workforcedevelopment,isanenergizer formakingthatareality.Butnowhere standstobenefitmorefromsuchaneffortthansouthernSussexCounty.

IfIwasthelordofthelandofbluehens…

AsMattMeyerassumedtheroleof governorinthefinestateofDelawareon Tuesday,athoughtenteredmymind:I’m hungry.

Butthen,anotherthought.IfIwas electedgovernorofthelandoftax-free shopping,wherewouldIplacemypriorities?WhatwouldIfocustheenergiesof mystaffontoimprovethequalityoflife forthepeoplewholive,workandraise theirchildrenhere?And,whatlegacydefiningendeavorwouldItakeonthat wouldleavemynameetchedintheannals ofDelaware’shistory?

Because,youknow,that’ssomething thesebigwigsthinkaboutalot.

Now,beforewegettoofarintothis,let’s prefacethiswithadisclaimer.Ilivein southeastSussexCounty,meaningsoutheastSussexCountymeansmoretomethan therestofthestate.Idon’tsaythattobe harsh,orwithanykindofillwilltoward anyotherpartofthestateinmyheart.It’s justafact.Thesamefactthatexistsfor othergovernorswhomighthaveignored southeastSussexCountyinmanyways overtheyearsbecausetheyonlyhadeyes forthepeopleandcausestheyknewcomingintooffice.Itrulywantwhat’sbestfor allofthepeopleinthisfinestate,butwhen pushcomestoshove…well,hey,it’sour timenow.

Herewego:

•WeneedtofixthesituationattheIndianRiverInletBridge,andweneedtofix ityesterday.Idon’tcareaboutfine-tuning theangleoftheexitrampgoingtoChristianaMall,butIdocareabouttheocean washingoutthewaywetransportpeople andgoods.IknowthatbothStateSen. GeraldHockerandRep.RonGrayhave answersforthis.We’vespokenwiththem bothovertheyears.Theygettaskedtolead

thistaskforce,andgetthegovernor’sfull support.

•Allscrappleisimmediatelysenttothe moononthefirstimmediatevehicleheadingthatdirection.Weneedmorebaconin thisworld.Lessscrapple.(I’mawarethis probablycostsmemyre-electionbid,butI trulydespisescrapple)

•We’regoingtoputafreezeonany “up-zoning”decisionsforapredetermined periodoftime.WhatdoImeanbythis?

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Well,ifadeveloperbuysaparcelofland, andthecomprehensiveland-useplancalls for,say,fourhomesanacre,thereisno comingbackandaskingforsixanacre.Or 4.01homesanacre.That“predetermined amountoftime”Imentioned?Itwillbe connectedtothenextone.

•Infrastructureplanswillbedeveloped foraquifiers,sewers,roadsandschoolsthat takeintoaccount20-percentgrowthinthe future.Therewillbeakickerinherethat spursanotherlookwhenthat20-percent figureisclosetobeingmet.

•Chickenanddumplingswillbethe statemeal.Butnotallchickenand dumplings.YouknowwhatImean:The goodchickenanddumplings.

•We’regoingtotakealonglookatsentencingguidelines.Wehavejudgeswhoare trustedtopresideovercasesandusetheir judgementinmakingdecisions.Hey,I wonderifthoseareconnected?“Judges” and“judgement.”Regardless,let’sletthe judgesmakethedecisions.I’mtiredof reading,“…thejudgecontinuedthathe

waslimitedbysentencingguidelinesinthis case.”

•TheBethanyBeachFire&IceFestivalwouldbeembracedandcelebratedby thegovernor’soffice.Thisisakeyweekend inbringingbusinesstoaresortcommunity thatcanuseaboostinthewintermonths. Morebusinessesherestayopenyear-round thaneverbefore,butthatdoesn’tmeanit’s easy.Itoftenmeansthatbusinessowners don’twanttolosevaluedemployees,sothey stayopentokeepthemontheteam.Let’s helptheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommercesupportthesebusinesses,and giveeverybodyatonoffunforafewdays inthewinter.Thisonemakestoomuch sense.

•I’mnotahugefanofthehumanbeing thatnowsitsinthebigchairintheWhite House,butIamagiganticsupporterofthe positionofPresidentoftheUnitedStates, andrespectthefactthatthisbeautiful countryofoursheldanelectionofthepeople,andthisiswhothepeopleselected.We willsupportourduly-electedPresident,attempttoworkwithhimtobetterthelives ofallDelawareansandvoiceanydisagreementswiththatofficebehindthescenesto trytoreachanagreement.Respectfirst.

•TheDivisionofFamilyServiceswill getaverycloselookandrobustfunding. Thefostercareprogramsneedsmoneyand people,thechildpsychiatriccareinthis stateis,well,lacking,fromwhatI’veheard fromcountlessfrustratedparentsand… THESEAREOURKIDS.WEARE SUPPOSEDTOBETAKINGCARE OFTHEM.

•Wheredowegetthemoney?Giveme myrededitorpenandthebudget.IpromiseIcanfindit.

•Newstatemotto,seenongiantbillboardsateveryentrypointintothestate: WelcometoDelaware.Baldisbeautiful.”

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LetterstotheEditor

Reader:Silent majorityaskforrelief fromgrowthissues

Editor’snote: Thefollowingletter wasaddressedtoSussexCountyCouncil VicePresidentJohnRileyandsentto theCoastalPointforpublication.

Aproposedbuildingmoratorium isonlygoodifitaddressestheissues ofoverbuildinginawaythatitaffectsthemanyproposeddevelopmentsthatarecreatingmore negativeimpacts.Themanydevelopmentsthatareapprovedandinthe pipelinewillcontinuetoprovide constructionjobsforaminimumof twoyears.

Ipurchasedanewcondominium inanewlyconstructedbuildingof36 units.Afterweallweremovedinand settledbyJanuary2024,wefoundissueswithplumbing,electrical,drywallandflooring.Thedeveloperhad rushedconstructioninordertosell unitsandgetthebuildingsoldout.

Webecamethevictimsofsloppy constructionwork.Ittookmany monthstogetthedevelopertohonor thewarrantyandgetcorrections made.Itleftuswithfrustrating headaches.Ilearnedthatmanyofmy

friendswhopurchasedhomesin othernewdevelopmentshaveexperiencedthesamerushjobsandsloppy work.Slowingdowntheentryof newdevelopmentsmightbeasolutiontothisproblem.

Itisdisappointingtolearnthat youdonotbelievethatthe(quotein CoastalPoint)“countylegalstaff shouldbeworkingonanordinance thatisgoingtobebearingnofruit.” Pleaseknow,theresidentsofSussex Countycomplainbitterlytooneanotheraboutincreasedtrafficthat clogsmaincorridorsRoutes54,26, 24,9,20inthecounty,andaboutthe lackofdoctors,asmanymedical practicesareserving2,000-pluspatients,creatinglongwaittimesfor appointments.Uncheckedgrowthis causinganimpactonschoolsand EMS/firecompanies.

Thissilentmajorityofyourconstituentsneglectcomplainingtoyou butchoosetobeangryandcomplain amongthemselvesbecausetheydo notknowwhocanhelpalleviatethis countyproblem.

Forthepastfouryears,Ifeltyou werelisteningtoyourconstituents, butnow,whenaverymajorproblem loomsbeforethecouncil,youseem tothinkignoringtheproblemwill

makeitgoaway.

Please,listentovoicesinthe countyandallowthecounciltorequestthatlegalstaffworkonpolicies,proceduresorwhateverittakes toslowthedevelopmentgrowth goingforward.

DorisP.Pierce OceanView

Brettdeclares prideinMcBride

Editor:

U.S.Rep.SarahMcBrideisexemplifyingthetypeofleadershipAmericaneeds—onethatstandsfirmin thefaceofpublicoutrageandpushes forjusticerootedinreasonandhumanity.Hernovoteagainstthe LakenRileyAct,alawthatwould severelyimpactundocumentedimmigrants,isapowerfultestamentto hercommitmenttofairnessand thoughtfulgovernance.

ThetragedyofLakenRiley’smurderisundeniableandheart-wrenching,butitshouldnotbeusedasa pretextforpoliciesthatthreatenthe civilrightsandsafetyofmillions. TheLakenRileyAct,namedin

memoryofRiley,proposessweeping measuresthatwouldallowfederal detentionofundocumentedimmigrants—includingDreamers,minorsandthosewithtemporary protectedstatus—basedonaccusationsthatmayhavelittleornomerit. Thisbillwouldauthorizedetention withoutaclearpathtoreleaseif chargesarelaterdropped,andwithoutnecessarysafeguardsagainst wrongfuldetention.Itisablunt, dangeroustoolthatriskscriminalizinganentirecommunitybasedon prejudiceratherthanevidence.

WhatmakesRep.McBride’s stancesocrucialisherwillingnessto confrontthegrowingtideoffearbasedlegislationthatcapitalizeson tragedy.Ashistoryhasshown,when thepublicisconsumedbyangerand fear,itiseasyforlawmakerstopass sweepinglawsthatservepoliticalexpediencyratherthantruejustice.The 2002IraqWarresolutionandthe 1996DefenseofMarriageActare justtwoexamplesoflawsthatwere laterrecognizedasharmful,enacted whenleadersgaveintopublicpressureratherthanstandingfirmfor whatwasright.

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It’softenhardertoidentifyheroes inreal-time,especiallywhenthe “angrymob”ismadeupofourneighbors,familymembersandco-workers.ButMcBride’sactionsshowus thatheroismisn’taboutadheringto popularsentiment—it’sabout standingupforwhat’sjust,even whenit’sunpopularordifficult.

Wedon’tneedlawsthatfuelfurtherdivisionandpain.Weneedimmigrationreformthatprioritizes dignity,fairnessandhumanetreatment.Rep.SarahMcBride’svote againsttheLakenRileyActproves sheisthekindofleaderwhostands forthosevalues,evenwhenitrequirespushingbackagainstthe forcesoffearanddivision.

TomBrett Millsboro

Moratoriumsees supportfromreader

Editor:

Regarding“Lloydtablesmoratoriumproposal,”Jan17,2025: WhenwillthesubdivisiondevelopmentendinSussex?I’mguessing wheneveryfarmispavedover,every forestclear-cut,everystreamdivertedunderground,andplentyof blacktopsurfacesradiatingheatin thesummer.Withmorepeople,more cars,morebackups,morestores, moregasstations,morenoise.

Heck,withthequalityoflifeof

thepeoplewholivehere…maybein Millvillewecangetameaslytraffic lightatthecornerofWindmilland Atlantic,sowedon’thavetotakeour livesinourhandstomakealeftturn astrafficgetsworse?

TinaSiatkowski Millville

Readerthankful forMcBridevote

Editor:

Thankyou,U.S.Rep.Sarah McBrideforvotingnoontheLaken RileyActthatseekstostripeven moreofourlibertiesandfreedoms. It’spoliticaltheaterservingupred meattothebasewhoarehungryto seecrueltyinflictedonothers.

Thisbillisaboutstokingfear, hateanddivisioninordertodisman-

tleourconstitutionalprotections.It isthepolicyofoverzealouspoliticiansandauthoritarianstomake peoplesofearfulsotheywillwillinglygiveuptheirownliberties. Anyonecangetsweptupintothis hungerandfeedingfrenzytoround uppeopleandthrowtheminprison indefinitely.

Thebillincludesmanyimmigrantswhoareauthorizedtobehere, includingDreamersandthosewith temporarystatus.Thelegislation containsnoexemptionforminors.It couldmandateindefinitedetention evenifthepersonisinnocent.The billgivesunprecedentedauthorityto AttorneysGeneraloverourfreedoms.AttorneysGeneralfromother statescoulddenydoctors,engineers andstudentsfromgettingvisasto enterDelawareandotherstates throughoutthecountry.

IfMAGAwerereallyinterested

insavinglives,publicsafetyandprotectingourcommunities,theywould addresstheNo.1killerofchildren —guns.Theyrefusetodothat.They arenotinterested.Thattellsyouall youneedtoknowhowseriousthey areaboutsavinglives.

Sen.CoonsandSen.LisaBlunt Rochestershouldnotsuccumbto thispoliticaltheater.Oursenators shouldvotenoontheLakenRiley Act,whichisnothingmorethana smash-and-grabofourfreedoms.

CyndiBrett Millsboro

Editor’snote: TheLakenRileyAct passedintheU.S.Senateona64-35vote onJan.20.BothU.S.Sens.ChrisCoons andLisaBluntRochester(bothD-Del.) votedopposed.U.S.Rep.SarahMcBride (alsoD-Del.)hasvoicedheroppositionto thebill.

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Beforewegettoofarinto2025,I wanttohighlightsomeofthemostimportantandinterestingnewsfrom2024 andearlierthatmaywellimpactour livesinthisnewyear.

Fashionscents

•ForgettheOldSpice.Hellmann’s hasintroducedtheworld’sfirstmayonnaisescentedcologne,WillLevisNo.8, parfumdemayonnaise.Thefragrance wasdevelopedwithinspirationand “input”fromTennesseeTitansquarter-

backLevis.AsI’mwritingthisonthe weekendoftheNFLdivisionplayoff games,theTitanswereabsent.However,thecologneisdoingverywell. Otherquarterbacks,andthereareseveralgreatonesthisyear,aretakingnoticeandconsideringtheirownscented products.Youcanseewherethismaybe going.Atthecollegelevel,withplayers owningtheNILSrightstotheirname, image,likenessandsmell.

•ItaliafashionhouseDolce&Gabbanahasintroducedadesignerfragrancefordogsandtheirowners. NamedFefe,a3.4-ouncebottleretails for$109!Itcontains“hintsofmusk, sandalwood,ylang-ylang,”andbaconfor

thewoofeffect.

•Crayolahastrademarkedthesmell ofitscrayons,describedasa“slightly earthysoapwithpungentleather-like clayundertones.”Crayolaisconsidering possibleusesofthesmell.Oneuseisto pumpitintostorestotriggercustomers’ childhoodmemoriesandpromotesales oftoys,candy,cookiesandcoloring books.

Newfashiondresscode

TheWallStreetJournalreported inOctober2024thatwearingpajama pantsisacceptablealmosteverywherenow,including:manyschools,

workplaces,shopping,meetingsand partieswithfriendsandcasualdining.TheonlyexceptionsInoticed wereformalandreligiouseventsand ceremoniesandfirst-impressionjob interviews.

Idon’tknowifthenewtrend,surprisingtosome,hasreachedBethany Beachyet.Butyou’dbeinNewYork fashioncompanywearingapairof yourdrawstringP.J.pantsrunning errandsandhavinglunchordinner withfriends.Acceptancemaybean ageconsiderationhere.Youngerpeople,under60,areprobablymoreaccepting.Comfortoverstyleisthe message.

Amazingsciencediscoveries

Afterextensivepeer-reviewedstudies,scientistsreportedsomebreathtakingfindingsthatwillhelpusin2025.

•InonestudyattheUniversityof Texas,scientistsreportedthatasteady dietofbadnewsaboutwar,disasters, crimeandaccidentsmadepeoplesad anddepressed.Wow!Whoknewthere wasaconnection?

•Exercisemakespeopletired.AsreportedinTheWeekmagazine,researcherswhoreviewed24studiesof howpeople’shabitschangedaftertakinguprunningandregularlygoingto thegymfoundthattwo-thirdsofthe studiesshowedthatexercisereduced theirenergyforotheractivities,suchas walkingandclimbingstairs.Theywere tired.Theneedfornapsincreased.This newsarrivesjustintimetoreview thoseNewYear’sresolutions.

•Coffeeisgoodforyou.News aboutthehealthbenefitsofcoffee resurfacedagainin2024.Research conductedbyscientistsattheNational CancerInstituteandpublishedinthe JournaloftheAmericanMedicalAssociationconcludedthatdrinkingupto eightcupsofcoffeeperday(ground coffeebeans,notinstant)decreasedthe riskofType2diabetes,cardiovascular diseaseandsomecancers.Plus,coffee helps youwakeupandkeepyougoing —doughnutsoptional.

•Smartphoneusecomeswitha warning.SincethefirstiPhoneswere introducedin2007,they’veradically changedthewaypeoplethinkandinteractwitheachother.Peoplewith theirheadsintheirphonescreensarea commonsighteverywhere.AndI’m toldit’simpossibletodosomethings, likegetatickettoaballgame,without thephone.

Whiletherearemanyadvantagesto smartphones,likequickcommunicationwithfamilyandfriendsandquick

HOMESITE 1 remaining!

communities, and now, only one homesite remains!

Located just minutes from the beach, local dining, shopping, and entertainment, Arbor-Lyn offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience. Enjoy Schell Brothers’ unmatched curb appeal in a neighborhood that puts you close to everything you love about Rehoboth Beach. This final homesite presents a unique opportunity to build a home that reflects your style and needs. Whether you're looking for open-concept living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, or a backyard ready for entertaining, we've got you covered.

This last homesite won't last long! If you've been considering making Arbor-Lyn your home, now is the time to act. Arbor-Lyn has quickly become one of our most

accesstoresearch,it’snotallpositive.A reportbytheInstituteforFamilyStudiesinOctober2024concludedthat smartphoneuseistakinganegativetoll onourmental,emotionalandsocial health.Reportedly,thisisespecially truewhenitcomestochildrenand theirsocialinteraction,communication skillsandcognitivedevelopment.

Soon,we’llseethependulumstart toswingbackaspeoplefigurethisout forthemselvesandtheirfamilies.One example:Flipphonesaremakinga comeback.

Supplementingthe retirementincome

TheWallStreetJournalreported inDecember2024thatyoucanmake

atleast$100anhourscratching someone’sback.Apparently,there’sa majorneedforbackscratching,anda newandgrowingemploymentopportunityforthosewithgoodfingernails.OnespainFloridacharges $130foraboutanhoursession.

Thereportnotesthat backscratchingreleasesendorphins anddopamine,andpromotesrelaxationandpeaceofmind.Thereare strictrulesofproprietyandsafety, andspasreportbriskbusinessfrom contentedreturnclients.Justsomethingtothinkabout.

GrowingtheBethany Beacheconomy

Whoneedsmarijuanataxrevenue withalltheproblemsthatbrings?

BethanyBeachhasabettersourceof revenue:Freshair.

AnItalianentrepreneurisselling

cansofairfromLakeComo,the populartouristregioninNorthern Italy.Theairsellsforabout$11per can,andthey’rereportedlyselling outasfastastheyarriveinstores. They’resoldascontainingthe“peace andeleganceofthisheavenlyplace inatin.”

Thissoundslikesomething BethanyBeach,andmaybeSouth Bethany,OceanViewandMillvilleBy-the-Sea,shouldconsider.Idon’t knowwhatthemanufacturing processandcostwouldbe.Butwe havetensofthousandsofvisitors comingtothebeacheverysummer andreturnhomerestedandrelaxed

withhappymemoriesofour“heavenlyplace.”

Thinkhowmanywouldloveto openacanoffreshocean-airnostalgiaonacoldwinterdayorintimes ofstress,suchasbeingstuckintraffic.Thenthere’stheattractivenessof uniquebirthday,wedding,Christmas, Hanukkahandget-wellgifts.Memoriesofsummerfuninacan.Just somethingfortownmanagersto thinkabout.

There’smore—somethingevery day.ButI’llleaveitwiththosenews items.RosemaryandIwisheveryone ahappyandhealthy2025.

Localstudentsnamedto KutztownUniversityDean’sList

Nearly2,200students,includingtwo localstudents,havebeennamedtothe Fall2024Dean’sListatKutztownUniversity.TobeeligiblefortheDean’sList, anundergraduatestudentmustberegisteredforatleast12creditsandhavea minimumgradepointaverageof3.60.

LocalstudentsnamedtothelistincludeLandenNormanKulpofMillsboroandZoeW.TuttleofOceanView.

Foundedin1866,KutztownUniversityofPennsylvaniaisamemberofthe

PennsylvaniaStateSystemofHigher Educationandlocatedon289acresin theEastPennValley.KUstudentsselect frommorethan130areasofstudy withinfourcollegesinaliberal-artsacademicenvironment.Tocomplement theirstudies,KU’sNCAADivisionII athleticsprogram,with23varsitysports, joinsthemorethan160studentclubs andorganizations,providingstudents withavarietyofactivitiesforlearning anddiscovery.

MemoriesofOceanViewfocusofJan.29event

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewnativeBobHerrington willmoderateaneveningofmemories ofgrowingupinOceanViewatan eventatHall’sStoreonWednesday,Jan. 29,attheHistoricVillageatOcean View.Hewillintroducetwoguestswho willtalkaboutthehistoryofthetown andengageguestsinconversation.

WithHerringtonat7p.m.onJan. 29willbesistersYvonneandBernice, bothwhosemaidennamewasLong andwhoareHerrington’scousins.

“Iintendtotalkverylittle,”Herringtonwroteinaletterdescribingthe event,providedbyHistoricVillage PresidentBarbaraSlavin.“Iknowonce allofyougetstarted,conversationswill flowwonderfully—justlikewhenI havevisitedwitheachofyouandwesit andtalkaboutthosewonderfuldaysof ouryearsinOceanViewbeforeallthe developmentandinfluxofnewpeople overtookusnatives.”

“TheOceanViewHistoricalSociety wouldliketoinviteyoutoanevening with afewlocalresidentswhowere bornhere,andcansharestoriesoflifein OceanViewinthe1940s,1950sand 1960s,”Slavinsaid.“Imaginesittingin yourlivingroomwitholderrelatives sharingtheirlivesbeforedevelopment

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Hall’sStoreinOceanViewwillhostaneveningofmemoriesofgrowingupinOcean Ocean, moderatedbyOceanViewnativeBobHerrington.Theeventwillbeheldon Wednesday,Jan.29,startingat7p.m.

andtourismchangedOceanViewforever.…Wehavedonesomethingsimilarinthepast,andit’salwaysagood ideatotiethepasttothefutureandto thecurrentsituations.”

Theprogramwillhavefourparts— childhoodmemories,memoriesfrom

age10tohighschoolgraduation,memoriesofmeetingspouses,andcomments abouthowliveshavechanged.

Forthefirstpart,Herringtonwillask gueststo“trytothinkabouteverything youcanrememberfrombeingachild uptoage10.Whowereyourparents?

Wheredidyoulive?Wheredidyou startschool?Whatgamesdidyouplay withyourfriends,andwhowereyour friends?Whatdidyouwear,andwhat favoritememoriesofthattimedoyou have?Whatdoyourememberabout Ocean Viewwhenyouwere10years old?”

Duringthesecondpart,guestswill beaskedtothinkaboutlifefromthe timetheywere10untilhighschool graduation,andthemoderatorwillask, “Whowereyourteachers?DoyourememberwhatimpacttheU.S.Army andwarhadonyou,yourfamilyand yourfriends?Whatwaslifelikeinthose days?Wheredidyougotoschool,and whowereyourclassmates?Whatwere yourparentsandneighborsdoingin thosedays?”

Guestswillbeaskedtosharememoriesofhowtheymettheirspousesduringthethirdpartoftheconversation— wheretheywentondates,howthey dressedandwheretheyworked.During thefourthpart,thefocuswillbeonhow lifechangedoncetheybecamesenior citizensandwhatwasbetterinthose days.

Guestswillbeofferedrefreshments aftertheevent,Slavinsaid,addingthat theHistoricVillageoffersthreeorfour eventseachyear.

PortraitofSinatra

Saturday, January 25, 7PM

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.

DocSwan

January 31 & February 1, 7PM

Moratoriums:Whytown-centeredgrowthisthepreferredoption Guestcolumn

BySheldonP.Hudson SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Moratoriumsonresidentialdevelopmentarethetalkofthetown—or, shouldIsay,thecounty—thesedays.

Whileitistemptingforthoseof uswhoarenativesofsoutheastern Sussextoblameourtrafficchallenges ontheincreasingpopulation,thereis asolutionthatwillallowthoseofour friendsandneighborswhoworkin oneofthevariousconstruction-dependentindustriestocontinueto prosperwhile,atthesametime,being sensitivetotheconcernsbeingexpressedabouttherebeingtoomuch developmentinruralareas.

Sothe“country”largelyremains thecountry,thosewholeadourinlandtownsmustcreate(more)incentivesinanefforttoeffectivelyredirect growthawayfromruralareasandto ourmunicipalities.

Insteadoflookinglikeafilled-in circle,manyofourtowns’boundaries areincrediblyjagged—withalarge numberofout-of-townparcels buttingupagainstin-townones— even,insomecases,nearthevery downtowncoreoftheparticularmu-

nicipality.Ourtownsshould,therefore,maketheirzoningordinances more“f riendly”inanefforttoinspire individualstorequestthatsuchproperties—aswellasthoselocated alongthemunicipality’sperimeter— beannexedintothegiventown.

Considerthat,generallyspeaking, whenaparcelislocatedclosetoa municipality,water,sewerandother utilitylinesdonothavetobeextendednearlyasfaraswouldoftenbe thecaseifthepropertywereinstead locatedinthemiddleofacornfield —milesfromatown.This,ofcourse, meansalowercostformany.Likewise,undersuchascenario,theschool bus,policecar,ambulanceandfire truckdoesn’thavetotravelnearlyas fartoprovidetheneededservice— which,ofcourse,isbetterfortheenvironment.Lastly,inmanycases, fewerexpensiveroadimprovements enduphavingtobemade.

Whetherwelikeitornot,froman economicdevelopmentperspective, weabsolutelyneedtheadditionalresidentialrooftopsweareseeingin orderforretailrecruiterslikemetobe successfulinoureffortstodoourpart tocreateanenvironmentthatismore

hospitableforcommercialgrowth.

Inadditiontolocalretailers,Target,WholeFoods,OliveGardenand Chipotle—justtonameafew— willsimplynotopenalocationinour areaifwelackthenumberandtype ofprospectiveconsumersnecessary forthemtobeprofitable.Simplyput: MorepeopleinsoutheasternSussex willultimatelyleadtoushavingeven moreinthewayofconveniences— whichtranslatestonativesandnew residentsalikehavingtomakefewer long,costlytripstoSalisbury,Rehobothandelsewheretoshopfornecessities.

Aself-described“proudDelmarva native,”SheldonP.Hudson,ICMACMisthetownmanager-consultant oftheTownofFrankford,theformer townmanagerofMillsboroand Smyrna,andtheownerofHudson MunicipalConsulting.Hudsonhasa master’sdegreeingovernmentfrom RegentUniversity,whereheservesas anadjunctprofessorofpublicadministration.Inadditiontoteachingat Regent,Hudsontaughteconomicsat DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege.

SOUTHERN DELAWARE

Jamesjoinspartnershipaheadoftransitiontoretirement

CoastalPointIntern•GiovanniGuido ThankstoherpartnershipwithDentalAssociatesofDelaware,Dr.LoisJames,left, planstoretirein‘thenexttwotothreeyears,’withDr.GeorgeBennitt,right,taking overtheOceanViewpractice.

talAssociatesofDelawarehasbeen aroundsince1975.Withthepartnership,theassociationnowhassixlocationsacrossthestate.

Eversincethepartnershipwasfinalized,shesaid,it“hasgivenmetheopportunitytoslowlytransitionto retirement.Iplantoworkforthenext twotothreeyearsandenjoynoneofthe managerialduties.”

Jamesopenedherpracticeat17AtlanticAve.,#4,OceanView,in1998, when“therewerenootherdentistsin theareaatthattime,”shesaid.

Formorethan20years,Jameshas hadtobebothadentistandamanager.

At40,followingalongcareerin nursing,JamesenrolledintheBaltimore School ofDentalSurgery,Universityof Maryland,eventuallyobtainingherdoctorateindentalsurgery,aswellascompletingaresidencyinadvancedgeneral dentistry.

“Iknewitwastimetopursuemyeducationalcareer.Iconsideredmedicine butchosedentistry.Ineverlookedback. Dentistryhasbeenrewardingandenjoyable,”shesaid.

BennittwilltakeoverJames’practice whenshefinallydecidestoretire.

“Iamsohappymypatientswillbe caredforbyDr.Bennitt.Heisanexperienced,compassionateclinician,”she said.

“Aftersevenyearsasadentistinthe Navy,Idecideditwastimetotransition intoprivatepractice.Iwasstationedin Californiaforfiveyears,alongdistance frommyfamilyhereinFrankfordand mywife’sfamilyinPennsylvania.With twoyoungsons,mywifeandIwanted tomoveclosertohome,soIstarted reachingouttodentalofficesin DelawareandPennsylvania,”hesaid.

Roughlyayearandahalfago,BennittreachedouttoJames’dentaloffice in OceanView.

“Oneday,Dr.Jamescalledmeback. Wearrangedameeting.Ifellinlove withthepractice.Andtherestishistory,”hesaid.

EvenwhenBennitttakesoverthe practice,hesaid,thepartnershipwill “enablemetofocusmoreonmypatients,andlessonthemyriadaspectsof runningabusiness.Iamabletoputmy energyintoprovidingpersonalized treatmentforourwonderfulpatients, ratherthanspendingenergyonthe dailyhasslesofrunningasolosmall business.”

“Wehaveanexcellentmanagement companythatwerelyondaily,andIam verygratefulfortheirsupport,”he added.

ByGiovanniGuido PointIntern

Dr.LoisJamesofOceanViewhas partneredwithDentalAssociatesof DelawareandDr.GeorgeBennittso shecould“focusonpatientcareand spendmoretimedoingwhatIenjoy most—caringandhelpingmypatients,”shesaid.

BennittearnedhisdoctorateindentalsurgeryfromColumbiaUniversity CollegeofDentalMedicineinNew YorkCity.HeservedintheU.S.Navy DentalCorps—whichcomprisesNavy officerswhopracticedentistry—asan active-dutycommissionedofficer.

“Iamveryexcitedtopartnerwith DentalAssociatesofDelaware.The dentalgrouphasbeenaroundsincethe 1970s.Theyhavedecadesofexperience runninghigh-qualitydentalpractices. Partneringwithamulti-locationgroup offerssomanybenefits.Thedentists canconsultandcollaboratewitheach otheronclinicalcases,andwecanoptimizeourefficiencybysharingresources,”hesaid.

Jameshasbeenworkingtowardthe partnershipsinceJanuaryof2023.Den-

AlthoughthepartnershipwasofficiallyfinalizedonJune1,Bennittdid notbeginworkingattheOceanView officeuntilSeptember,“shortlyafter separatingfromactivedutyinthe Navy,”hesaid.

“Itisaprivilegetoworkalongsidean experienceddentistlikeDr.James.I learnfromhereveryday,bothasabusinessownerandasaclinician.”

DignityBackpackProjectaimstoeasetransitionbacktosociety

InSussexCounty,whenincarceratedmenandwomenleaveprison andreturntosociety,theyleavewith whattheypossessedwhentheyenteredprison,andperhapsabuspass. Iftheyhavenosupportsystemon theoutside,theymuststartfromthe beginning—getanID,whichis neededformostassistanceandjobs, getaplacetolive,getclothing,etc.

Somethingasseeminglysimpleas abackpacktocarrybelongingsanda fewitems,suchastoiletries,ponchos, notebookpaper,pensandpencils, calendarandwallet,canhelpaper-

sonstartputtingtheirlifebacktogether,saidorganizersofaneffortto providejustthattothoseleaving prison.

Thelocalgroupofconcernedcitizensandorganizationshasplansfor deliveringbackpacksviaTheWay Hometothoseinneeduponleaving prisoninSussexCounty.Partnersin theprojectincludetheReturning CitizensSupportCommittee (RCSC)oftheSouthernDelaware AllianceforRacialJustice(SDARJ), theUnitarianUniversalistsofSouthernDelaware(UUSD),TheWay

Home,thePartnershipinReentry CoalitionofDelawareandthe DelawareCenterforJustice.BackpackassemblywilltakeplaceApril6 atUUSD.

Toobtainitemsforinclusion,the partnersareseekingdonationsto purchaseitemsforthebackpacks, suchashygieneproducts,bustickets, referencesforservicesandotherrequesteditems.

Thefiscalagentfortheprojectis theSDARJ,a501(C)(3)nonprofit. Todonatetotheproject,visit sdarj.org,clickon“Donatetothe

CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES!

Learning and fun for age 50-plus

The

DignityBackpackProjectHere”in therighthandcornerofthemain page.Then,choosePayPalordonate withadebitorcreditcard.Alternatively,peoplecanmakechecks payabletoSDARJwith“Dignity Backpack”inthememoline,and maildonationstoSDARJ,P.O.Box 306,Lewes,DE19958.

Formoreinformationortovolunteer,contactJanKligeratjkliger333@gmail.com,Melvin MitchellatMelvin.m.mitchell@verizon.netorPauletteRappaatdirector@twhprogram.org.

Historic Charm, Just Moments from the Beach

CoastalPoint•Filephoto Anicesculptureartsistcarvesduring lastyear’sFire&Iceevent.Thisyear’s eventkicksoffonFriday,Jan.31.

Nowinitseighthyear,theawardwinningFire&IceFestivalissetto beginonFriday,Jan.31,witha“WeekendfortheBooks”theme.Peoplecan cometodowntownBethanyBeach, OceanView,Millville,Frankfordand beyondtoexperiencetheQuietResorts, jam-packedwithwinterfun.

Festivalgoerscanenjoymultiple walkingtoursoficydisplaysthroughout thefestivalweekend,withmorethan75 icesculptures,includingfourlivecarvingdemonstrationsbyTheIceGodand internationallyrenownedartists.The festivitiesincludealargeskatingrink withaliveDJaddingtothefun,akids inflatableskingdom,magicshows,a beergardenboastinga900-square-foot inflatablepub,achilicookoff,drink tastingtour,livemusic,bonfires,and— ofcourse—theopportunitytomake seasonalstopsatshops,restaurantsand businesses.

Theeventisbeingpresentedbythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,BethanyBeachOcean Suites,SouthernDelawareTourism, BethanyBeachBooks,theTownof BethanyBeach,theTownofOcean View,theTownofMillville,Salted VinesVineyard&Winery,StateFarm AgentBillyReeseandmorethan70 otherlocalbusinesses.

Thefestival’s“AWeekendforthe Books”themeisdesignedtobefunfor thewholefamily—withpeopleofall agesabletoenjoyseeingfavoritestories, booksandcharacterspresentedinice.

“Thereisnothinglikewintercrowds. Themagnificentworksoficeartand the energythatcomesfromthecommunityspiritthroughoutthebeautiful parks,townsandbeachesisastounding,” saidLaurenWeaver,executivedirector oftheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerce.“Thesupportoflocal businessesiswhatmakesthiseventa success.Thiseventisfullysponsoredby Chamberbusinesses,andlocalcommunitymembers—manyofwhomare workingtogethertomakeitmemorable forallfestivalguests.”

Lastyear’sfestivalraisednearly $40,000 incharitabledonationsfor multiplenon-profitorganizationsand eventbeneficiaries.

Townhappenings

TownofBethanyBeachishosting festivalactivitiesthroughouttheentire weekend.OnFridayafternoon,Jan.31, peoplecanenjoyaninflatablekingdom thatincludesstationsforchildrenofall

ages.Theycanstaythroughtheevening hoursforamagicshowonthebandstand.OnSaturday,Feb.1,thelineupof eventswillincludeaninflatablesarea withadditionalfeatures,includingthe returnofthemechanicalshark,anice sculpturetour,aliveice-carvingdemonstrationanda10-blockicedisplay.

Festivalgoerscantradetheirwinter bootsforskatestotakeafewlapson the1,800-square-footsyntheticskating rink.SponsoredbySavvyDermSkin Clinic,therinkwillbefeaturedFriday and Saturdayofthefestivalweekend withaliveDJofferingasoundtrackas peopletakeafewlaps.Donationswill benefittheLordBaltimoreElementary PTO.

TheTownofMillville’sEvansPark istheprimelocationforthisyear’sfestivalkick-off,featuringthefirstliveicecarvingdemonstrationofthefestival, sponsoredbytheTownofMillville,and anicesculpturewalkingtourthatincludesafamily-friendlyscavengerhunt. Backbypopulardemand,the“Magma” volcanoisaworkofartcreatedby AdamFoster.Peoplecanalsoenjoylive entertainment,aliveband,foodtrucks, andfirepitsands’morescookoutoperatedbyandbenefittingtheMillville VolunteerFireCompany.

TheTownofOceanView’sJohn WestParkistheplacetobeonFriday, Jan.31,andSaturday,Feb.1.OnFriday, peoplecometoJohnWestParkforan outdoorbeergardenfeaturinga900square-footinflatablepub,sponsoredby BeachLiquors,withspecialtastings scheduledFridayandSaturday.Food trucksandagrill-outmeal,familyfun activities,liveentertainment,ponyrides andmorewillbeofferedFriday.

FestivalgoerscanreturnonSaturday, Feb.1,forthefirstdaytimeicetourofferedsincetheFire&Icebeganin 2017.Beginningat1a.m.,peoplecan enjoyadisplayoficesculptures,pluslive music,entertainmentandareturnvisit tothebeergarden,inflatablepuband foodtrucks.Aliveice-carvingdemonstration,sponsoredbytheTownOcean View,willbeginatnoon.Aportionof theproceedsfromthebeergardenwill benefitBeebeHealthcare’sSouth CoastalEmergencyDepartment& CancerCenter.

SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery willhostthebigpartyofFire&Ice WeekendonFriday,Jan.31.Foodtrucks anda900-pounddrinklugewillkick offtheafternoonfunbeforetherestof thesculpturesarerevealed.Theunique venuealsofeaturesaliveDJ,aliveicecarvingdemonstrationsponsoredby TaylorBank,foodtrucks,firepitsand more.Aportionoftheproceedswill benefitSanta’sLetters.SaltedVineswill alsohostlivemusicSaturdayandSunday.

ChiliCookoff—PeoplecancelebrateFire&Iceweekendbytakingad-

vantageofalittlefriendlycompetition andwarmupwithsomeofthebest tastingchiliinthearea.Proceedswill benefittheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.Ticketincludesplentyof chilistotastewhileenjoyingthissellout event.Ticketsalsoserveasraffletickets foraprize.Allticketsaleswillbenefit MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.

TastingTour—TheFire&Ice DrinkTastingTourwilltakeplace throughoutthefestivalweekend.People

canpurchaseaTastingTourCardinadvancefor$35.Bringthecardtoanyor all12participatingrestaurantstotaste itssignatureFire&Ice“AWeekendfor theBooks”themedcocktail,alongwith otherdrinksandeats.Thedrinkcard willbehonoredthroughouttheweekend. ProceedsfromtheTastingTour willbenefitlocallibraries,inhonorof thisyear’stheme.

ThefestivalwrapsuponSunday, Feb.2,withaSundayIceSmashin

BethanyBeach.Afulleventschedule andticketsfortheChiliCookoffand TastingTourareavailableonlineatfireandicede.com.DrinkCompetitionticketsarealsoavailableforpurchaseforthe pre-festivaleventtakingplaceonSunday,Jan.19,whichfeaturesallparticipating Fire&Icerestaurantcocktailsin onelocationtodeterminethisyear’s winners!

Formoreinformationvisitfireandicede.comorcall(302)539-2100.

Obituaries

MaryEllen‘Mev’ (Vey)Adams,86

MaryEllen“Mev”(Vey)Adams, 86,passedawaytobewiththeLord onDec.1,2024,atherresidencein WesleyChapel,Fla.,afterabriefillness.ShewasborninCleveland, Ohio,onApril10,1938,toFrank Vey(formerlyVejsickey)andLilian (Knezinek)Vey.

Adamsgraduatedin1956from RhodesHighandin1960from OhioUniversity,wheresheobtained adegreeineducation.Shefound greatpleasureinhercareerofteachingandwasalifelonglearner,regularlyresearchingamyriadoftopics, fromnaturetoreligiontointernationalrelationsandmore.Language, wordmeaningsandsoundsfascinatedher,andsheusedcleversayings,alliterativephrasesandpoetry asregularformsofcommunication. Heradventurousspiritledherto thedevelopingcommunityof Scottsdale,Ariz.,inthe1960s, wheresheembracedtheclimate, cultureandhistory.In1968,sheand herthen-husbandopenedtheir hometoadoptaninfantdaughter, LauraLee.

AfterseveralyearsinColumbus, Ohio,in1976,Adamsmarried RobertN.“Bob”Adamsandmoved toOakton,Va.,forseveralyears, wheresheexploredthemuseums, monumentsandhistoryofWashington,D. C.,withherfamily.In 1979,theymovedtoWyomissing, Pa.,wheretheyspentmorethan25 years.Duringthattime,sheworked withherhusband,Bob,intheirindoorsportsbusiness,GrandSlam USA,creatingathrivingpartybusinesstoaccompanyhisbaseballacad-

emy.

In2006,thecouplemovedto OceanView,Del.,wheretheyenjoyedtheshorelifeuntiltheymoved toWesleyChapelin2021tobenear theirdaughter,Laura,andherfamily.AdamswasafaithfulwifetoBob Adamsfor48years,andadevoted motherandgrandmother,always eagertoshareinthespecificdetails ofthelivesofherfamilymembers.

Aboveall,Adamswasawoman offaith,trustingGodwithdetailed concernsandprayersforeveryone sheencountered,butespeciallyher familyandclosefriends.Shesupportedmanymissionsthroughout herlifeandwasanactivememberof manychurches,mostrecentlyatSt. AnnCatholicChurchinBethany Beach,Del.AsaleaderinBible StudyFellowshipformanyyears, shesharedherloveofthescriptures withmanywomen.

Shelovedallkindsofmusicand singing,especiallyingroups,suchas theRhodesHighSchoolchorusand thechurchseniorchoralgroupthat traveledtonursinghomes.Witha heartfortheweakandvulnerable, shetrainedtobeaRaggedyAnn volunteer,andspentseveralyears providingconnectionandemotional supporttohospitalpatients.She alsorescuedandlovedmanycats anddogsthroughoutherentirelife.

Adamswasprecededindeathby herparents,FrankandLillianVey. Sheissurvivedbyherhusband, RobertN.Adams;daughter,Laura (andMarc)PuglieseofWesley Chapel,Fla.;step-son,RobertN. AdamsJr.ofLeesport,Pa.;step-son, Bradford(andMelissa)Adamsof Rockville,Md.;andhergrandchil-

drenMegan(andJimmy)Adams, ColleenAdams,DominicPugliese, AlexAdams,ErinAdams,Sean Adams,ChristopherAdamsand GabrielPugliese.

Therewillbeatimeofgathering withthefamilyonFriday,Dec.20, 2024,at9:30a.m.,followedbyMass at10a.m.atSt.RitaCatholic Church,1440414thStreet,Dade City,Fla.CommittalRiteswillbe heldatResurrectionCemeteryin Seffner,Fla.,followingtheMass.

NancyJoCaddell,82

NancyJoCaddell,82,ofOcean View,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onJan.16,2025.BornonDec.21, 1942,inNewAlbany,Ind.,shewas thedaughterofRobertDalbyBir andMaryLouise(Huth)Bir.She wasabelovedwife,mother,grandmother,sisterandfriendwhowas knownforherkindness,generosity andvibrantspirit.

ShemarriedJamesEarlCaddell, July18,1970,andtogetherthey sharedmanyhappyyearsofloveand companionship.Sheworkedasa benefitsadjusterforSocialSecurity, dedicatingherselftohelpingothers. Shewasalsoaproudandactive memberoftheDelawareDeafSeniorCitizensandastrongsupporter ofthedeafcommunity,alwaysstrivingtomakeapositiveimpact.

Awomanofmanytalents,Caddellhadapassionforartsandcrafts, particularlyquilting,andhercreativeworkswereadmiredbyall. Aboveall,shewasasweet,caring, andjoyfulpersonandalwaysthere toliftothersupandmakethemfeel good.Herwarmthandlovingnature touchedthelivesofallwhomether.

Herloveandjoywillbedeeply missed,buthermemorywillliveon intheheartsofallwhoknewher. Caddellwasprecededindeathby herparents,RobertDalbyandMary Louise(Huth)Bir.Sheissurvived byherdevotedhusband,JamesEarl Caddell;son,MarkCaddell;daughter,JoniCarlton(andEric);and grandchildren,ConnorandRyder Carlton.Sheisalsosurvivedbyher sistersSr.Barbara“Bobbie”Bir, JackieHerold,StevieMolter,Chris CorriganandTerieHarper;along withmanynieces,nephewsandextendedfamilymembers. Servicesweretobeprivate.In lieuofflowers,thefamilyrequested thatdonationsbemadetoDDSC (DelawareDeafSeniorCitizens). Caddell’slifememorialwebpageand tributewallareatparsellfuneralhomes.com.

RobertJames‘Bob’LewisJr.,95

RobertJames“Bob”LewisJr.,95, ofSouthBethany,Del.,passedaway onFriday,Dec.20,2024,withhis wifeof70yearsbyhisside,inthe comfortofhisownhome.Hewas borninPhiladelphia,Pa.,onDec. 14,1929,sonofthelateRobert JamesLewisandthelateHelen (Zimmer)Lewis.

HegraduatedfromFrankford HighSchoolinPhiladelphiaand proudlyservedhiscountryinthe U.S.ArmyduringtheKoreanWar. HeretiredfromworkasalineforemanwithBellTelephoneCompany after40yearsofservice.Heserved asapastpresidentoftheLordBaltimoreLionsClub,andwasamemberofMasonDixonVFWPost 7234inOceanView,Del.,the SouthJerseyChapteroftheRailroadAssociationandtheSeamen’s CenterinWilmington,Del.

Inhissparetime,heenjoyedfishing,crabbing,clammingandcarving duckdecoys.

Inadditiontohisparents,Lewis wasprecededindeathbyhisbrother John“Jack” Lewis.Heissurvivedby hislovingwifeof70years,JeanD. (Lippincott)Lewis;ason,RobertS. Lewisandhiswife,Nancy,ofDover, Del.;hisgrandchildren;andseveral cousins,niecesandnephews.

AcelebrationofLewis’lifewill beheldatalaterdate.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinLewis’nameto theSeamen’sCenterofWilmington, P.O. Box405,Wilmington,DE 19899.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnM.ClaytonwrapsupLatinoFamilyLiteracyProgram

JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool celebratedthefinalsessionofitsannual LatinoFamilyLiteracyProgramon Monday,Dec.4.

Familiesattendedclasseachweek throughoutthefalltobuildliteracy skills,buildrelationshipswithteachers andstaff,andgrowasacommunityina safeenvironment.Childrenweregiven timetoplayandlearninaseparate roomwithteacherswhileparentsattendedclass.Eachweek,parentsreada newbilingualstory,learnedhowto highlightthereadingskillspresentedin the storyandpracticedbasicEnglish.

Theprogramisdesignedtoempowerparentstobethefirstlineofeducationfortheirchildren.Byreading storybookstogethereverydayathome, parentsareabletobuildtheirchild’svocabulary,comprehensionskillsandlove ofreading.Throughthebilingualprogram,parentsareabletoincreasetheir child’sreadingskillsintheirfirstlanguage,Spanish,andthentogetherwith teachersareabletotransferthatskill into English.

Eachweekafterclass,allofthefamiliescametogethertoenjoyahomecookedmealprovidedbytheKnightsof ColumbusfromSt.Ann’sCatholic Church.TheKnightsofColumbusalso donatednew,warmwinterjacketsto eachstudentparticipatingintheprogram.

“JohnM.Claytonisfortunateto haveincrediblesupportfromthecommunity,makingourprogramsthrive withsuccess,”representativessaid.

Onthelastnightofclass,families broughttheirowndishestoshareand celebratedtheworkaccomplished throughouttheprogram.

“JMCappreciatesallofitsfamilies andapplaudsthemfortheirdedication totheirchild’seducation.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted JohnM.Claytonfamilies,teachers,staff andtheIndianRiverHighSchoolLeo Clubvolunteerswhoparticipatedinthe Fall2024LatinoFamilyLiteracyProgram gather.

Mary Ellen

“Mev” (Vey) Adams

was a woman of faith, trusting God with detailed concerns and prayers for everyone she encountered, but especially her family and close friends. She supported many missions throughout her life and was an active member of many churches, most recently at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Delaware. As a leader in Bible Study Fellowship for many years, she shared her love of the scriptures with many women. She loved all kinds of music and singing, especially in groups, like the Rhodes High School chorus and the church senior choral group that traveled to nursing homes. With a heart for the weak and vulnerable, Mev trained to be a Raggedy Ann volunteer and spent several years providing connection and emotional support to hospital patients. She also rescued and loved many cats and dogs throughout her entire life.

Mary Ellen was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1938 to Frank Vey (formerly Vejsickey) and Lilian (Knezinek) Vey. She graduated from Rhodes High (1956) and Ohio University (1960), where she obtained a degree in education. She found great pleasure in her career of teaching and was a lifelong learner, regularly researching a myriad of topics, from nature to religion to international relations and more. Language, word meanings and sounds fascinated her and she used clever sayings, alliterative phrases, and poetry as regular forms of communication. Her adventurous spirit led her to the developing community of Scottsdale, Arizona in the 1960s, where she embraced the climate, culture, and history. In 1968, she and her then husband opened their home to adopt an infant daughter, Laura Lee. A er several years in Columbus, Ohio, in 1976 Mev married Robert N. “Bob” Adams and moved to Oakton, Virginia for several years, where she explored the museums, monuments, and history of Washington, DC with her family. In 1979, they moved to Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, where they spent 25+ years. During that time, she worked with her husband, Bob, in their indoor sports business, Grand Slam USA, creating a thriving party business to accompany his baseball academy. In 2006, Mev and Bob moved to Ocean View, Delaware, where they enjoyed the shore life until they moved to Wesley Chapel, Florida in 2021 to be near Laura and her family. Mev was a faithful wife to Bob for 48 years, and a devoted mother and grandmother, always eager to share in the speci c details of the lives of her family members.

Mary Ellen, age 86, passed away to be with the Lord on December 1, 2024 at her residence in Wesley Chapel a er a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lillian Vey. She is survived by her husband, Robert N. Adams; daughter, Laura (Marc) Pugliese of Wesley Chapel, Florida; step-son, Robert N. Adams, Jr. of Leesport, Pennsylvania; step-son, Bradford (Melissa) Adams of Rockville, Maryland; and her grandchildren Megan (Jimmy) Adams, Colleen Adams, Dominic Pugliese, Alex Adams, Erin Adams, Sean Adams, Christopher Adams, and Gabriel Pugliese.

CoastalPoint•ButchComegys-FilePhoto WendiRevels,43,ofOceanView,right,posesforaselfiewithhersister-in-law CharlyRevelsofOceanView,duringtheannualNighttoShinepromheldatOcean ViewChurchofChristinOceanViewonFriday,Feb.10,2023.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

NighttoShine—aneventfor developmentallydisabledpeople14 orolderthatfeaturesdinnerand dancing,aswellasfinaltoucheson hairandmakeupfortheprom-style event—isplannedfor6to9onFriday,Feb.7,atOceanViewChurch ofChrist.

Thisyear,insteadofhavingdinnertogetherandwaitingfortheir offspringinthebasementofthe church,parentswillbetreatedtoa buffetatBigFishGrillonCedar NeckRoadinOceanView,thenreturntowitnesseachoneoftheparticipantsbeingcrownedpromqueen andpromking.

AsNighttoShinebegins,arrivingguestswillstepoutoftheircars ontoaredcarpetasacheering crowd(knownastheevent’spaparazzi)welcomesthem.Theywill register,smileforphotos,stopbythe gameroom,havedinner,enjoyselectionsfromatableofdessertsand dance.

Participantscanregisterforthe TimTebowFoundationevent,held at500churchesworldwideonthe

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

samenight,at www.ccovde.org/night-to-shine. After90guestsareregistered,a waitinglistwillbegin.Call(302) 539-7468orseewww.ccovde.orgfor moreinformation.

“EverybodylovesNighttoShine,” theRev.EthanMagee,churchpastor,toldtheCoastalPointthisweek.

“Wearesoexcitedtoonceagain hostthisspecialevent.Thisisour ninthyearhostingNighttoShine, andithasbecomeourfavoriteevent oftheyear.Italkwithguestsand parentsofourguestswholookforwardtothisnightallyearlong,and wehopethisyearwillbebetterthan ever.Iwanttothankourgreatcommunitywhohasralliedbehindthis eventinatremendousway.

“Igetemailsandcallsfromguests askingwhenit’sgoingon,”Magee said.“Itisn’tjustforteenagers.We alsogetfairlyolderguests.Thereis noagelimit.Thispromisthemost funthing,themostspecialthing. Anybodywho’swatching—itmakes alastingimpression.Wegetparticipantsfromthroughoutthecommunity,fromallovertheplace.They loveit.

“Theparentsreallyappreciateit. It’sarealblessingtothem.This groupissoeasytolove.It’sfun,impactful,areallyspecialthing.It’smy favoritethingI’veeverdoneinmy ministry,”hesaid.

“Itisjustheartwarming,very cool,”OceanViewPoliceChief KennethMcLaughlinsaidthisweek. Heregularlyattends,asdoother officerswhowelcomeandinteract withguests.

Thepolicedepartmentis“always honoredtoparticipateinthisevent, thatprovidesamemorablepromexperienceforindividualswithspecial needs,fosteringasenseofcommunityandinclusion,”McLaughlin said.

“Ourinvolvementnotonlyensuresthesafetyandsmoothoperationoftheeventbutalso strengthensthebondbetweenour officersandtheresidentsweserve. Wealsosalutethechurchandallthe dedicatedvolunteerswhosehard workandcompassionmakethisincredibleeventpossible.Theirefforts exemplifythespirtofserviceand bringjoytomanyinourcommunity,”McLaughlinsaid.

“Theywillpullupincars,vans, limos,andthereisaredcarpet.They getoutofthecar,andtherearea wholebunchofpeoplethere,retired policeofficersfromtheFraternal OrderofPoliceLodge16.Peopleare clappingandpicturesarepopping. Reallyaveryniceevent,”McLaughlinsaid.

TheListeningBoothagatheringspotforlocalmusiccommunity

ByChristinaWeaver SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Ifyoulovetogoouttolistentolive music,andthengetfrustratedbythenoisein thevenueandthetalkativefolkallaround, TheListeningBoothistheplaceforyou. Likewise,ifyou’reamusicianwho’sbeen practicingallweek,onlytogetplacedbythe venueinafarawaycornerandignoredbythe loudcrowd,TheListeningBoothistheright placeforyou,too.

TheListeningBoothisthebrainchildof MarissaLevyLerer.ItislocatedattheoppositeendfromtherestaurantGoBrit!in CoastalPlaza,at18388CoastalHighway, Lewes.Havingmovedlocationsacoupleof times,TheBooth—asitiscalledbyits devotees—hasblossomedintoahomefor creativity,connectionandoriginalmusic.

Lererisasinger-songwriterwhoplays guitarandpiano,hasalifelongappreciation ofmusicaltheaterandwhograduatedfrom NewYorkUniversitywithamajorinopera.

“Iloveallkindsofmusicandhave recordedfouralbums,includingonelastyear withCliffHillis,butmypassionissongwriting,”shesaid.“ThesongsIwritearebasically folkwithanedgeandpowerpop.Yearsago,I sawthemovie‘EmpireRecords,’whichwas aboutarecordstoreinDelawarethatwas beingputoutofbusiness.Ilovedthescene wherepeopleareliterallysittinginindividual boothslisteningtothelatestrecords.That sceneandthewords‘listeningbooth’stuck withme!”

Theinsideofthevenueopensintoawelcoming,cozybartoorderfoodandbeverages.Oppositethebarisawaitingareawith remarkableflooring,comprisingoldrecords, permanentlyencasedinresin.Imaginemusicalmemoriesemanatingfromunderone’s feetasyouwaitforthedoorstoopenandan amazingconcerttobegin.Thestagefrontsa largeroomwherearound100listenerssitin comfortablechairsbehindtables,allfacing thestage.Thereisagreenroomwherenational,regionalandlocalartistsawaittheir showtime,smallerroomsformusiclessons andevenarecordingstudio.

TheListeningBoothisaconcertvenue, andtheattentionthathasbeenpaidtothe qualityofitssoundisahugedifferentiator.

“Wehadaspectacularnightforourfirst show,”saidLerer.“Wehadtomakealastminutechangewhenourheadlinerhadto bowout.Ouropeningartists,Crys MatthewsandHeatherMaewereelevated tothemainslot,andJulieLoyd,whowas supposedtobejustintheaudience,stepped uptoopenforthem.Eachoftheseperformersarefabulous,nationallyknownfolk artists,andtheaudiencelovedtheevening.

Formeasabusinessowner,nothingpleased memorethanprovingIcouldsuccessfully pivotearlyinthegame.”

Inadditiontotheirticketedconcerts, threetimesaweekTheBoothholdsregular andfreeofferingsforgeneralattendances:on Sundaysfrom8p.m.untilmidnightisthe verypopularSundaySocialJamNight;every WednesdayareacousticOpenMicNights from6until9:30p.m.;andoneveryother ThursdayareSongCircles,wheresongwriterscanfocusontheircraftinacongenial andpositivegroupsetting.Thereisno chargetoattendthesesessions;however, bothparticipantsandaudiencemembersare encouragedtomakefoodordrinkpurchases.

RozMatzisanenthusiasticparticipant onWednesdaysandSundays,andiscurrentlytakingthefive-sessionRockCamp WorkshopforAdults.

“Thetimingformygettinginvolvedwith TheBoothcoincidedperfectlywithmyretirementfrominvestmentjournalism,”said Matz.“I’masinger-songwriterandplaythe guitar.TheOpenMicnightsaremycomfort

zone,butIlovelearninghowtojamandcollaboratewithothermusiciansonSundays. Asforbeingintherockband,it’satremendousexperiencethatwillbespotlitbyour openingforJoshChristinaonMarch28!I’m toldJoshisanamazingpiano-wieldingrock, frontman…it’sexciting.”

TheListeningBoothhasanonprofit, parallelcompanycalledWe’reListeningInc., a501(c)(3).We’reListeningisresponsible foralloperationsofthemusicvenue,with theexceptionofticketsales,whicharepurely forthebenefitofvenue-bookedartists.Matz isamemberoftheorganization’sAdvisory Board,whosefocusisfundraising.

“Recentlyweraisedover$4,000onGivingTuesday,butIloveitthatMarissais opentoinnovationandletsusbecreative withourmoney-makingideas,”saidMatz.

Theteamof“badasswomenandNate” whomakeTheBoothworkare:ownerand ChiefRoadieLerer,HeadofHustleVictoriaRioux,DirectorofNoiseNateMcCormickandHeadofHarmonyChana Fitzkee.

Thetitlesarehumorous,buttheworkis serious.Translated,Lererdoesitall,guiding theSongCirclesandintroducingtheguest artists;Riouxisin-chargeofoperations, rentals,thekitchenandthebar;McCormickisthesoundguy,recordingengineer,headoftheeducationdepartmentand hostsopen-mics;andFitzkee,alongwith Lerer,booksthebands.Fitzkeeisparticularlyalerttonewbandsthatshehearsabout whiletravelingwithhertalentedsons,the FitzkeeBrothers.

Allarewell-knownandrespectedby thosewhohavebeenaroundtheentertainmentandhospitalityindustriesinlower Delawareforawhile.

Despitetheirindividualduties,theTeam workstogethertobothgetthingsdoneand tobeinnovativeintheprocess.Theiraccomplishmentsinthelastsixmonthsincludeopeningthenew3,500-square-foot venuewithastate-of-theartsoundsystem, aswellasarecordingstudio,greenroom, barandkitchen,andfourcomfortablebathrooms.Theyhavealsodoubledtheirlesson programwithmoreteachersandstudentsof allages.

Lesstangible,butperhapsevenmore important,isthesenseofcommunitythat hasdevelopedunderLerer’sinspiredleadership.

“TheListeningBoothisaphenomenal place,”saidMatz.“Everyoneiswelcoming, whetheryou’reanexperiencedmusician, noviceoraudiencemember,youngorold, withagrouporbyyourself,hereforone eventoraregularlikeme.Thistrulyisa happyplace.”

Lerer’svisionisthat,bypromotingoriginalmusicandstorytelling,andattracting artistswhoseperformancesbringjoytofullhouseaudiences,TheListeningBoothwill becomeasustainable,meaningfulworkplace andasourceofprideforthegreatercommunity.

Ascheduleoffresh,vibrantartistswho willsoonappearonTheListeningBooth stagearelistedonthewebsiteatwww.listeningbooth.com.Inmanycases,theopeningactwillbefamiliarmusicianswho alreadyplayatsomeofthebestlocalvenues. ThatincludesKyleOffidani,whoisopeningthisSaturday,Jan.25,fortheGrammynominatedAriHest,LowerCaseBlues& Friends,andtheFitzkeeBrotherswiththe JacksonStokesBand.

ThepopularityoftheartistsandtherelativelysmallsizeofTheListeningBooth meansthattheshowstendtosellout quickly.Thus,itiswisetocheckthewebsite frequently,lookupthebiosoftheartistsyou don’tknowandmakeyourreservationsas earlyaspossible.

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DecadentDessert Competitionreturnsto GeorgetownChamber

TheGreaterGeorgetownChamberof CommerceannouncedthisweekthereturnoftheDecadentDessertBake-Off Competition&AfterHoursMixer, scheduledforWednesday,Feb.12,atThe HamptonInn—Rehoboth.

TheDecadentDessertBake-Offis opennotonlytoprofessionalbakers,but alsoamateurandaspiringonesthroughout thecounty.Judgingforamateurandprofessionalbakerswillbedoneseparately. PeopledonothavetobeaChamber membertoenter.

Thethemeforthisyear’seventis “DecadenceUnwrapped,”andentrieswill bejudgedandawardsgiven—notonlyon appearanceandtaste,butalsobestuseof themeandthefavoritePeople’sChoice.

“Wearesoexcitedtobebringingback thisfuneventthatshowcasesmanyofour localbakers,”Chamberrepresentatives said.

Forthosewhowouldliketopreparean entryforthisyear’sDecadentDessert Bake-Off,entryformsneedtobesubmittedtotheGreaterGeorgetownChamber ofCommerceofficeby3p.m.onWednesday,Feb.12.Thereisnocosttoenter. Formoreinformation,visitthe GeorgetownChamberofCommerceonlineatwww.georgetowncoc.comoremail info@georgetowncoc.com.

CalendarofEvents

January23

AuthorTalk:AmandaMontell— BestsellingauthorAmandaMontell’screatesa deliciousblendofculturalcriticismand personalnarrativeinherNotesonModern Irrationality,orTheAgeofMagicalOverthinkingatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Joinusforherrazorsharpanddeeply funnylive-streamedauthorchat,eitherat thelibrarywithlightsnacksorinthecomfortofyourhome.Free,pleasevisit https://southcoastal.lib.de.usf ormoreinformationandtoregister.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

DIYTravelJournals— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat4p.m.forafunafternoonofjournalingandart!Meetothertravelenthusiasts,chataboutyourtravels,anddecorate thecoverandinsideofasmalljournalthat youcantakewithyouonyournextadventuretodocumentyourtravels!Wewillalso haveaselectionofnewtravelbooksforyou tocheckouttoinspire yournextvacation! Free,forage16-plus,allmaterialsprovided. Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

January24

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.forafree,onehourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealforbeginners,seniors,anda nyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathingtechniques,postures,andexercisesto promoteflexibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.If youareunabletogetontotheflooreasily, donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.There areoptionsforall!Registrationopensat3 p.m.onJan.17andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

January25

ArtTherapyforAges13-Plus— Needto unwind?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat1:30 p.m.foranhourofeasy,relaxingartprojectswithsoothingbackgroundmusic. Choose1of3projectsthatdon’trequire

anyartistictalent.Coloringpagesalso available.Free,allmaterialsprov idedwhile supplieslast.Forages13-Adult.Registrationisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

January30

BingoWiththeElks— TheSelbyvilleElks LodgewillhostaBingogame.Doorsopen at5:30p.m.andthegamesbeginat7 p.m.Thecostis$25toplay,andtherewill becashprizes,specialgames,ajackpot bonanza,pulltabs,refreshments, raffles anddoorprizes.Mustbeatleast18years old.TheLodgeislocatedat13324 WorcesterHighway,Bishopville,Md.

February11

MomCoMeets— Ifyouareamom,grandmom,auntorcaregiverofanykind, MomComightbetheplaceforyou.Thisis agroupthatgathersandsupportsmoms —meetingsincludepracticalteaching throughvideos.Plus,there’susuallyfood (thatyoudidn’thavetomake).Theywill meetatMarinersBethelGMCfrom10to

11:30a.m.

February14

Valentine’sDance— TheLordBaltimore Women’sClubwillbethebeneficiariesofa Valentine’sGalentine’sDanceattheMillvillefirehallfrom7to10p.m.Therewill bemusic,dancingandfun,ledbyDJ Bump,aswellasbeer,wineandfoodfor purchase.Thecostis$25perperson throughEventbrite.Toreserveaspot,visit http://lbwcvalentinegalentine. eventbrite.com/.

February15

WellnessFair— TheGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommerceishostingaHappy healthyValentineWellnessFairatthe Millsborofirehallfrom10a.m.to2p.m. Thisisopenandfreetothepublic.There willbewellnesstipstoself-care,mindful andhealthypractices,screeningsandfitnessideas.Meetlocalhealth,wellness,insurance,finance,home-improvement expertsandmore.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegion Post166on23rdStreetatnoon.Any MarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,livinginWorcesteror SussexCounties,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvol unteerism.Formoreinformation, call(410)430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexC ounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundi ngin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatMac’s CateringinMillville.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.For moreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub

(LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCi sa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsme mbers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendancei s free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost 24AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothe areaandwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasanewmember,orlookingtoget moreinformation?Stopbythemeeting, speakwiththebartenderandshewillfind

anofficertotakecareofyou.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubo fIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtClubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeac hbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch,

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from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958, emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The Georgetow nPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildre n.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in

DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegenera lpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPos t24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare support groupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss

ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

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

MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinis try MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeach monthfrom5to7p.m.Therewillbe lasagna,chickenalfredo,Italianwedding soupanddrinksordesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysthroughFebruary,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to 2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts, holidayitems,clothing,householdwares, toys,books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sproject s.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)5300064.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p .m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,in-

formsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38t hdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee usuallymeetsthefirstWednesdayofevery monthat5p.m.AllDemocratsarewelcometoattend.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations, call(302)364-5830,orvisit https://deldems38.orgortheirFacebook pageatdeldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secon dMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from9to 10:15a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarol Lynchat(302)745-

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FRIDAY

Gladiator (60) AMC 8 p.m.

From director Ridley Scott, this epic film sees a Roman general (Russell Crowe) seeking revenge after his family is murdered by emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris). From 2006, “300” airs immediately afterwards, starring Gerard Butler and Lena Headey.

Figure Skating (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

The best of U.S. figure skating comes together to compete at the U.S. Championships at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. Stars such as 2024 World Champion Ilia Malinin and 2024 World Silver Medalist Isabeau Levito are expected to compete.

SATURDAY

X Games Aspen 2025 (7) WMDT 12:30 p.m.

Throw on some mittens and snow pants as some of the world’s most talented skiers and snowboarders return to Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colo. From SuperPipe to Slopestyle, Big Air to Knuckle Huck, the snow is only the canvas for these artists.

Women’s College Basketball (5) FOX (69) WTXF 5:30 p.m.

Paige Bueckers, coach Geno Auriemma and the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team head midwest to take on Lauren Jensen and the Creighton Bluejays at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. At their last meeting in February the Huskies won 73-53.

SUNDAY

NFL Football (6) WBOC 6:30 p.m.

The top two teams in the AFC compete for spot in Super Bowl LIX, airing in two weeks from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Which team will raise the Lamar Hunt Trophy at the end of this intense game? The series premiere of “Watson” airs next.

Vienna Blood (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Oskar’s (Juergen Maurer) search for Max’s (Matthew Beard) assailant leads him to a group of high-profile gamblers. As Oskar looks for a connection to Mephisto, he’s caught in the middle of an assassination attempt that could ignite the world in war.

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MONDAY

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Tom Hanks takes the night with two films airing back-to-back. First, Hanks stars as a bewildered guard, working with an incredibly talented prisoner in “The Green Mile.” After: Hanks is held captive with his crew in “Captain Phillips” Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Featuring interviews by Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny and more, this three-hour special from directors Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Oz Rodriguez looks at the rich musical history of “Saturday Night Live,” including some untold stories from the past 50 years.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

This shocking reality series sets the clock back to 2022, so viewers can relive the “soft swinging” sex scandal that shook the #MomTok influencer community to its core and made international headlines from a more intimate perspective.

TUESDAY

Will Trent (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

As Season 3 of this unique police procedural continues, Will (Ramón Rodríguez) grows more comfortable with working alongside flirtatious ADA Marion Alba (Gina Rodriguez). Meanwhile, Angie (Erika Christensen) deals with the consequences of her actions.

Great Migrations: A People on the Move (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a break from exploring the ancestry of celebrities to tell the story of Black movement throughout the 20th and 21st centuries and how it shaped the United States in this four-part docuseries, which premieres tonight.

Hunting History With Steven Rinella (45) HIST 10:05 p.m.

Outdoorsman Steven Rinella turns his sights away from hunting wildlife to hunting down new clues to American history’s greatest mysteries is this brand-new docuseries. During this premiere episode, Rinella examines if D.B. Cooper survived his famous jump.

WEDNESDAY

Chicago Fire (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

The first One Chicago crossover in five years finds the crew of Firehouse 51 dealing with the aftermath of a high-rise explosion, hoping to save hundreds of civilians as more troubles surface underground. “Med” and “P.D.’s” crossover episodes follow.

NOVA (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

The new LaGuardia Airport will be the nation’s first new airport in 25 years, and it’s taken that long to get everything in place. This episode goes behind the scenes as engineers, designers and construction workers try to build the world’s best airport.

Ozark Law (23) A&E 10 p.m.

When the weather warms, all manner of offenses come to light for the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach police departments. The Hot Summer Nights classic car show brings bar fights and drunk driving to the area. Then, young shoplifters make a costly mistake.

THURSDAY

2025 Pro Bowl Games: Skills Showdown (28) ESPN 7 p.m.

You won’t get too far in the NFL if you don’t have skills. But this popular portion of Pro Bowl Weekend features a wide array of challenges, including Precision Passing, Best Catch, Closest to the Pin and Punt Perfect, as well as new trivia elements.

Homicide Squad New Orleans (23) A&E 9 p.m.

When Travis Hobbs, a 42-year-old New Orleans native, is found riddled with bullets and unresponsive in his truck, Det. Rayell Johnson must conduct his investigation during a thunderstorm. One shell casing and a tip leads to a woman with motive.

Elsbeth (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Sometimes, it’s the cure that ails you. When a young man is found dead in his car after a trip to a holistic wellness center, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) pays the center a visit and begins to suspect that its enigmatic founder may have played a role.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thescriptwasperfect.

MyaWhittingtonacceptedapass fromteammateSophieScurciand sailedtowardthebasketforanuncontestedleft-handedlayup.

Amillisecondlater,thebasketball swishedthroughthemesh,taking WhittingtonintotheIndianRiver HighSchoolrecordbooksasthe sixthplayerinschoolhistoryto reachandsurpasstheexalted1,000career-pointsplateau.

“Atthatmoment,IknewIonly neededtwopoints,soIranthecourt andtrustedSophietopassmethe ball,”saidtheAlverniaUniversity commitafterscoring15pointsas theIndianscruisedtotheirfourth straightvictory,47-29overhostArcadiaHighSchoolinOakHall,Va., onTuesday,Jan.21.“Itrustedmy skillsbecauseIhavepreparedfor thismomentforawhile.IknewI wasreadyforthemoment.WhenI sawthelayupgoin,Ifeltsorelieved, becauseitfinallyfeltlikeallofmy hardworkpaidoff.”

Thegamewasmomentarily stoppedinordertopayhomageto theathleteandthemoment.Whittington’steammatespresentedher withpostersandagameball,and shewasjoinedoncourtbyher mother,Andrea,father,Dave,and youngerbrotherBlake.

“Itisveryinspiringtohavea teammatewhohashitsuchamilestone,”saidScurci,whocontributed adouble-doubleof10pointsand10 reboundstothevictory.“Itmeansa lottome,becauseMyaandIplayed basketballtogetherinmiddleschool.

“Shehasworkedsohardto achievethisgoal,”addedScurci,also agirls’softballplayerwhohascommittedtostudyandplayattheUniversityofRhodeIsland.“Herwork ethicisverymotivatingfortheteam. Iamsoproudofher,andI’mvery happythatIgottoassistonher 1,000thcareerpoint.Sheisagreat teammate,andmybestfriend.”

Whittingtonsurpasses1,000careerpoints IRgirls’basketballdefeatsArcadia

Whittingtonjoinsfiveprevious IRHSstudent-athleteswhoscored 1,000-pluscareerpoints.Inchronologicalorder,theyareSabrina Leonard(1976-1979),TiffanyJohnson(1994-1998),DestinyBlake (2008-2012)andLeonard’sdaughtersKeioshaShelton(2009-2013) andKeeonyaShelton(2009-2013). BothoftheSheltonsisterssurpassed the1,000-pointmarkinthesame game,againstStephenDecaturon Feb.15,2013.

“Achieving1,000careerpoints showshowhardI’veworked throughoutthesepastfouryearsand manyyearsbeforehighschool,”said Whittington,whoserecord-setting basketoccurredearlyinthethird quarter.“Manypeopleonlyseemy accomplishmentsonthecourtduringgames,buttheyhaven’tseenthe countlesshoursIhavespentinthe gymworkingonmygame.Asaresult,reachingthismilestonefeelsincrediblyrewarding,knowingthatall thoselonghourswereworthit.I’ve dreamedofhitting1,000career pointssincebeforeIenteredhigh school,soit’sanhonortobeoneof thefewtoaccomplishthis.”

Whittingtonisthefourthplayer coachedbyIRHSgirls’benchboss coachRonDukestoputup1,000 careerpoints.

“I’mproudtohavethehonorof coachingeachplayerwhenthey achievedthismilestone,”saidDukes. “Myaisdeservingofthis.Now,it’s ontohavingawinningseasonand playingintheDIAAstatetournament.”

IRHSjuniorforwardJaylaHudsonscoredagame-high16points andpulledninereboundsfortheIndians(8-3overall),wholed11-2 afteronequarter,23-6atintermissionand37-13afterthreestanzas.

ForArcadia,MeganMontross andAmaniHopeeachscored10 points.

CoastalPoint•Submitted MyaWhittingtoncelebratesscoringher1,000thpointwithherfamilyatArcadia HighSchool.

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Whittingtonhadwantedtoscore the1,000thpointofherIRHScareeronfamiliarhardwood. Facingfiercedouble-teamdefensivepressureagainstvisitingSussex AcademyonThursday,Jan.16,she felleightpointsshortofthemilestone.

Butshefoundotherwaystohelp herteamdominateintheHenlopen Conferencegirls’basketballbattle. TheAlverniaUniversitycommit contributedadouble-doublebyscoring15points,includinganear-perfectsevenofeightfree-throwsand

snaringnineoftheIndians’19steals. HudsonandfellowjuniorAby Bertlingalsonotcheddouble-double performances.Hudsonscoreda game-high16pointsandpulled11 boards,whileBertlingnotched13 pointsandpulled10rebounds. Bertlingwasalsoproficientfromthe charitystripe,draining9ofher10 free-throws.

TheIndiansled16-11afterone quarter,33-18atintermissionand 43-21afterthreequartersintheJan. 16game.Theirsuffocatingdefense heldtheSeahawkstothreepointsin boththethirdandfourthstanzas.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnifiedbasketballteamremainedundefeatedwitha41-15victoryovervisiting SeafordonTuesday,Jan.21.

TheIndians(2-0)led18-8athalftimeand33-11afterthreequartersas juniorforwardJohnProctor,juniorcenterZakiDrummond,juniorforward BraydenBennetchandseniorguard ChaseRuleyeachcontributedsix points.

JuniorforwardKyleBennetchadded fivepoints,andfreshmanguardHeysler ChilelEscalanteandseniorforward Elmer HernandezCaballeroaddedfour each.SophomoreguardKatelynTaylor andfreshmanforwardColinSheridan eachcontributedtwopoints.

TheBluejays(0-2)wereledbysophomorecenterAndruJohnson,who scoredfivepoints.

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TheIndianstookcontrolofthe gameinthesecondperiodofthe20242025season-opener.

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andcombinedfor17pointsinthesixminutesessionbeforeintermission.Juniors BraydenandKyleBennetchscored 10pointsandsevenmarkers,respectively,asIRHSoutscoredtheBuccaneers,21-2,tobuilda35-11halftime lead.TheGreen&Goldextendedtheir advantageto43-17afterthreequarters. BraydenBennetchandseniorElmer HerhandezCaballerosharedtheIndian Riverscoringleadwith10pointseach. SophomoreKatelynTaylorandjuniors John“TheDoctor”ProctorandZaki Drummondeachscoredfourpointsin thevictory.FreshmanHayslerChilel Escalanteaddedthreepoints,while freshmanSheridanandseniorsChase Ruley,TreyHillandHunterBireley eachtalliedtwopoints.

“Itwastrulyanexcitinggameto starttheseason,”saidheadcoachJamaal Bivens.“Theenergyfromtheplayers wasmatchedbytheexcitementfrom thecrowd.Ourathleteshadalotof nervousenergytoburnoffbeforethe game.”

ProctorgottheIndiansgoingby puttingtheirfirstpointsontheboard. ElmerHernandezCaballeroandChilel Escalantepulledrebounds,inaddition

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TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballteamcapturedits firstvictoryofthe2024-2025season witha59-33HenlopenConference victoryatSussexAcademyon Thursday,Jan.16.

“I’msohappyforourplayers,” saidheadcoachSamO’Shields “Withallofthehardworkthatthe student-athleteshaveputin,theyare startingtoseeitpayoff.”

JuniorguardTay’vonRoundsled theIndians(1-9)with18points,and juniorcenterLyndenProsseradded 14pointsandsixrebounds.Junior guardAshtonBrownecontributed 12points.SeniorforwardSincere Washingtonchippedinwithnine points,andfreshmanforwardMax Williamsonpulledsixrebounds.

TheIndianstrailed14-10after onequarterbeforedominatingthe Seahawks,21-5,inthesecondquartertotakeacommanding31-19lead atintermission.TheGreen&Gold extendeditsleadto46-27afterthree quarters.

Parentvolunteersraisingmoneyto makeSMSlacrosseteamsareality

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thesportisknownforbeingexciting,rewardingandextremelyentertainingtoplayandtowatch.

Arapidlygrowinglegionoflocal playershastakenalikingtousing theheadsoftheirstickstocatch, carry,passandshoottheheavyrubberball,andlacrossecontinuesto generatetremendousinterestlocally amongmiddle-andhigh-schoolstudent-athletes.

Thespringsport,regardedasone oftheoldestorganizedpastimesin NorthAmerica,isrelativelynewto IndianRiverHighSchool.Theboys’ teambeganplayinginthespringof 2013,whilethegirls’squadstarted facingoffthreeyearslater.

Inrecentyears,thegamehasgeneratedevendeeperrootsthroughout SouthernDelaware.Asaresult,the needforamiddle-schoolfeedersystemintohighschoolisnowregardedasannecessity.

ThatiswhyagroupofSelbyville MiddleSchoolparentsareundertakingafundraisinginitiativetomake theseteamsareality.

“Wehaveseenatremendous amountofgrowthinplayingthe sportinourareaduringthepastfive years,”saidCarrieSubity,aparent whoisassistingwiththefundraising initiative.“WithIndianRiverHigh Schoolhavinggirls’andboys’programs,itonlymakessensetostarta programatthemiddle-schoollevel. Wedon’treallyhaveatruefeeder programinourarea,sothiswillhelp somuchinteachingthegameand itsfundamentalstoourstudent-athletes.Bythetimetheyreachhigh school,theywillbepreparedforthe varsitylevelofplay.”

Introducinglacrosseteamsfor boysandgirlswouldincreasethe numberofsportsavailabletoSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolstudent-athletes.

“WehavesomanykidsatSMS, andonlyafewsports,withacapon participants,areavailableforthemin thespring,”notedSubsidy,anassistantcoachfortheIRHSgirls’field hockeysquad.“Addinglacrossewill allowforanadditional50ormore kidstobeinvolvedinanexciting after-schoolactivity.Wehavea handfulofkidsthatalreadyplayat thetravellevel,andothersplay recreationallacrosseaspartofthe BeachLacrossetravelingprogramin Berlin,Md.”

AccordingtoSubity,thegoalisto raiseis$20,000forSMSlacrosseby Jan.31,tocoverthecostofequipment,suchassticks,helmets,goggles,protectivepaddingandpractice

gear,coachingandtrainingresources,fieldandfacilitymaintenance,andtravelandgameexpenses.

“Twentythousanddollarswould provideourkidswitheverything theywillneedtoplay,”saidSubity. “Tenthousanddollarswouldbethe minimumamountthatwouldcover thebasicsneeded,includingequipment,goals,transportationand coaches.Ifweonlyreachtheminimumamount,anumberofthekids wouldhavetousetheirownhelmets andpadsfromtheirtravelteamsand recreationalteams,andwewouldn’t beabletopurchasefulluniforms.”

TheSMSboys’andgirls’lacrosse

fundraiserhasacrowdfundingpage atwww.spotfund.com.Donorscan accessthesiteandsearchfor“SMS boysandgirlslacrosse”onthehomepage.

Thefundraisingvolunteersare alsoplanningthree“dine-and-donate”events,andarereachingoutto severalorganizationsthatoffer grants.TheSMSlacrossevolunteers havealreadyreceivedagrantfor $2,500fromtheQuietResorts CharitableFoundation.

“Middle-schoollacrosseisanew sportinthestateofDelaware,especiallyhereinSussexCounty,”said ToddFuhrmann,athleticdirectorat IndianRiverHighSchool.“There areafewschoolsaroundourcounty thatdohaveteams,andSMScould playthem,aswellasschoolsin Maryland.Thatwillhelpourkids growandlearnthegame.”

AccordingtoSubity,theresponse hasbeenextremelyenthusiastic.

“Thereisagreatdealofsupport forboththegirls’andboys’programs,”shesaid.“Wehavehada greatresponsesofar,insupportof boththegirls’andboys’programs.It iscriticalthatwecontactpotential donorswhomaynothaveheard aboutourfundraisinginitiative.”

IRvarsitycoaches anticipatecreationof feedersystem

IndianRiverHighSchoolvarsity coachesLoganRyanandDave Spencerarebotheagerlyanticipatingthecreationofamiddle-school feedersystem.

“Havingthefeederprogramfor SMSwouldbeahugestepinthe rightdirectionforourhighschool program,”saidRyan,whoisentering hersecondseasonasthegirls’ lacrosseheadcoachandthirdoverall.

“Eventhoughittakesafewyearsto reallymakeanimpactforourhigh schoolteam,I’mreallyexcitedtosee howitaffectsourturnoutinthenext fewyears.Ournumbersaregrowing everyyear,but,typically,thereare onlyafewgirlsthathaveexperience withthegamebeforetheyenterhigh school.

“Seeingsomegirlsgofromnever eventouchingastickbeforejoining ourteamtobeingamongourbest playersafterayearortwoisextremelyrewarding,”Ryanadded,“so I’mreallyexcitedthatthefeeder programwillgiveplayersinmiddle schoolsomeofthebackgroundand basicsafewyearsearlier.Thatgives ustheopportunitytobuildonthose

skillsanddevelopstrongerplayers andteammates.”

“Havingamiddle-schoollacrosse programtohelpfeedthehighschool willbeahugeassetforusmoving forward,”saidSpencer,whoseteam capturedtheHenlopenConference SouthernDivisiontitlein2023.“We wouldbeabletohavemoreexperiencedplayersatayoungerage,becausethey’vestartedplayingearlier.

“Ifyoulookatallofthehighrankinglocalhighschoolprograms inthearea,suchasCapeHenlopen, JamesBennett,ParksideandDecatur,everyoneofthemhasthat feederprogram.Thoseteamsare successfulduringregular-seasonplay, andthentheymakeastrongpushto becompetitiveinthestatetournament,thanksinparttohavingthat middle-schoolfeederprogram.

“Thereisagreatdealofenthusiasminthecommunitytomakethis happen,”addedSpencer.“Wehave experiencedcoacheswhocanteach youngplayersaboutthecorrectfundamentalsoflacrosse.It’llbevery excitingtoseethemiddleschool playinggamesthisseason.We’ve discussedthisforquiteawhile,and tohaveitthisyearwillbealotof fun.Weappreciatethecontinued supportofparents,players,administratorsandthelocalcommunity.”

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InlandBaysGardenCenteroffers‘fabulousfun-filledFebruaryworkshops’

TheInlandBayGardenCenterhasa remedyforcold,darkdays.Peoplecanjoin oneoftheirhands-onworkshopsandbring abitoffunintotheirlife.Fromthebluebirdenthusiasttothebonsaigrower,there areavarietyofworkshopsonoffer.For crafters,there’swetfelting,sailor’svalentine orseaglassworkshopstotickletheirfancy andstirtheircreativity.

•“IfYouBuildaBluebirdNestingBox, TheyWillCome”—RyanandGaryRevel —Saturday,Feb.1,10a.m.tonoon

Thosewhohavealways wantedtoattractbluebirdsbuthavebeenunsuccessful canlearnallaboutthebirdsandhowto turntheirbackyardintoanestingspotfor themyearafteryear.RyanandGaryRevel willguideparticipantsintheproperconstructionoftheirownbluebirdnestingbox. Onceit’sconstructed,they’lllearnhow, whenandwheretoplacethehouse,along withwhatfoodwillattractbluebirds.

Thematerials(Westernredcedar)are cutintoakitdesignedtobeeasytoassemble,easytoinstallandeasytoclean,and participantswillbuildthebluebirdnesting boxintheclass.

RyanRevelisalifelongavidgardener. Currently,sheservesontheBoardofDirectorsattheDelawareBotanicGardens. SheisamemberoftheDelawareOrnithologicalSocietyandSussexBirdClub.

•BonsaiClub—Wednesday,Feb.5, andWednesday,Feb.19,10a.m.tonoon

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toscoringpoints.

“KyleandBraydenBennetchwere amazingastheypassedtheballinthe opencourtandscored,”saidBivens. “DonaldLingohelditdownonthedefensiveendandhadafewstealswhen theIndiansneededthem.ZakiDrummondwasabletofacilitateunderthe basket,givingourteamaboost.Chase RuleyandCethBireleywereableto maintaintheclockwhenneeded.MaggieBareandBaylieWilliamsoncame offthebenchtoprovideasurgeofenergyforus.

“KatelynTaylorandColinSheridan sealed thevictoryfortheIndianslatein thegame,”addedBivens.“TreyHilland LukeWilliamswereveryvitalwith theirwordsofinspirationtotheirpartners.”

Bivenssaidheisanticipatingagreat seasonofbasketball.

“Thereisalotofexcitementinthe airafterourUnifiedfootballteamwon thestatechampionship,”hesaid.

UnifiedbasketballisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthatprovideshigh-school students withandwithoutdisabilities theopportunitytotrainandcompetein sports,experienceinclusion,socialize withtheirpeersandparticipateasatrue student-athlete.

BonsaiistheJapaneseandEastAsian artofgrowingandtrainingminiaturetrees incontainers.Participantsarewelcometo jointheclub,whethertheyareabeginner orlongtimebonsaienthusiast.Bringquestions,curiosityandplantstojoinourBonsaiClub.Thosewhoarejustembarkingon theirbonsaiadventurecanpurchaseplants, traysandtools.

•“MiniSailor’sValentinesforValentine’sDay”—KimBrown—Saturday, Feb.8,10a.m.tonoon

Participantscanlearnaboutthehistoric artofSailor’svalentinesjustintimefor Valentine’sDay!Inthisworkshop,theywill createtwomini-sailor’svalentinesusing smallseashellsona3.5-inchwoodslice paintedpinkonbothsides.Brownwill haveavarietyofsampledesignideasand willdemonstratehowtocreateshellflowersandothereffectsforthedesign.Allmaterialswillbeprovided.

BrownisaLewes-basedartistwhois bestknownforherworkcreatingsailor’s valentines,whichareintricatemosaics madefromtinyseashells.

•“CrossbodyPouch”—TheArtof Fiber-SharonDavis—Feb.15,10a.m.to 1p.m.

Feltingistheprocessofconnectingor blendingwool,woolrovingorfibertogethertomakefabric.Wetfeltinguses water,soapandfrictiontotanglethe wool/fiberstogetherthatcanproducestunningresults.

Inthisbeginnerthree-hourwetfelted woolworkshop,participantswillcreatea crossbodybag,approximately8.5by5 inches,plusanadjustablestrapandmagneticclosure.Theycangetcreativewith colorsandfibersincludingsheep’swool,alpaca,silk,bambooandmilkfiber.It’sthe perfectsizeforaphone,keysandcards.

SharonDavisofDavisCraftedisatex-

tileartistworkingprimarilywithwool fibers.

•“AuthenticArtisticSeaGlass—A WorkshopwiththeC-GlassSisters”— Saturday,Feb.22,10a.m.tonoon Getinthespiritofspringthanbymakingalittleseaglass-framedpicture.Participantscanselecteitherthewhimsical friendshipbirdsoraplanterofflowers usingauthenticseaglasshandpickedon theDelmarvacoastlinebytheC-GlassSisters.Allmaterialswillbeprovided,along withstep-by-stepinstructions.Everyone takeshometheirownunique,framedmasterpiece.

C-GlassSisters,BonnieArtsandKathy Siegfried,havebeenbeachcombingforsea glassfor13years.Sinceonlyauthenticsea glassisusedintheirworkshops,notwo picturesarealike.

Registrationisonlineatinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

SouthernDelawareChoraletopresentBlackHistoryMonthconcert

SouthernDelawareChoralewillpresent “AChoralTapestry:CelebratingBlack HistoryMonth”onSaturday,Feb.22,at4 p.m.TheconcertwillbepresentedatEpworthUnitedMethodistChurchinRehobothBeach.Ticketscost$25foradults, whileyouth17oryoungerwillbeadmitted freeofcharge.Ticketsareavailableontheir websiteandatthedoor.

InadditiontotheSouthernDelaware Chorale,theconcertwillfeaturethreedifferentchoralensembles.Twoarechoral groupsfromSussexTechnicalandMilford highschools,andthethirdisCantabile,a women’scommunitychoirbasedinMilford.Oneofthehighlightsoftheconcertis whenallfourgroupsjointosingtheopeningpiece“Lift EveryVoiceandSing.”

UnderthedirectorshipofSarahRoseof LewesandJosephShortallofBaltimore, Md.,theChoralewillperformavarietyof selectionsthatcelebrateAfricanAmerican composers,performersandpoets.Theensemblewillperformmusicbytheclassical BraziliancomposerJoséMaurícioNunes

GarciaandmusicbytheR&Bsongwriter BillWithers.Theorganizationwillalso combinewithallofthechoirstoperforma renditionof“LiftEveryVoiceandSing.”

Co-DirectorSarahRoseexplained, “Theaudienceissurroundedbyvoices youngandold,anditisalwaysapowerful moment.”

SouthernDelawareChorale’sfinalconcertoftheir39thseason,“InHerOwn Words:AChoralConcertFeaturing WorksbyWomenComposers,Lyricists andPoets,”willbeSaturday,May10,at3 p.m.atEpworthUnitedMethodistChurch inRehobothBeach.TicketsfortheMay10 concertwillgoonsalethelastweekofFebruary.

“SouthernDelawareChoralewelcomes anyonewhohasapassionforsingingand thedesiretoperformwithagroupunder theleadershipoftwoverycapableandpassionateconductors.”Anyoneinterestedin joiningSouthernDelawareChoralecan findmoreinformationatwww.southerndelawarechorale.org.

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LEGALS

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

Estate of Alice Raphael Flynn, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Alice Raphael Flynn who departed this life on August 25, 2024, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Randall B. Flynn Jr. on December 30, 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 April 25, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Randall B. Flynn Jr.

100 MacKenzie Ct., Huntingtown, MD 20639

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20250117 3T

TOWN OF FRANKFORD PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION

The Town of Frankford will hold its Annual Election from 1:00 to 4:00pm. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Town Hall located #9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945,

Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected and the Town Council terms are for a Period of two (2) years.

The following Three (3) individuals have filed and are qualified to run: John Wright

Gregory Welch

Edmund Ferencie

Qualifications to vote for the Town of Frankford Elections must meet all of the following requirements: Must be a citizen of the United States, is at least eighteen (18) years of age, and who shall be a resident in the Town of Frankford for a period of thirty days (30) immediately preceding the date of such Annual Municipal Election, and who shall be a resident of the State of Delaware and the Town of Frankford, provided such person is registered on the "Books of Registered Voters" of the Town of Frankford.

Persons appearing to vote shall present proof of identity and address. One or more of the following items, considered together or separately, are considered proof of identity and address of the person. Identification will be required on Election Day in order to vote.

1) A current State of Delaware driver's license or ID card.

2) A uniformed service ID card.

3) Another current photo ID issued by the State of Delaware, U.S. Government, the voter's employer, high school or higher education Institution.

4) A current utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, a paycheck or pay advice, or another type of bill or statement.

5) A lease or sales agreement: and/or

6) Any other documentation that a person can reasonably and commonly accept as proof of identity and address.

All residents who are registered in the Town of Frankford are urged to vote in this election.

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

Estate of Timothy J. Kane Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Timothy J. Kane Jr. who departed this life on December 4, 2024, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Kimberly A. Hall on January 2, 2025 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 August 4, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Kimberly A. Hall

506 Fairway Dr., Bethany Beach, DE 19930

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20250117 3T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Jack Eliot North of 21358 Catalina Cir., Rehoboth Beach, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250124 1T

The Annual Meeting of the Derrickson Canal Tax Ditch will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Baptist Church, 32263 Beacon Baptist Road, Millville, DE 19967. derricksontaxditch@gmail.com

CP 20250124 2T

Blackwater Tax Ditch Meeting will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Jack Hickman’s house. For more information, please call (302)732-9687.

CP 20250124 2T

REVENUES

Building fund fee

General administration –charges for services

General Administrationoperating grants and contributions

Property taxes and penalties

Public Safety -Ambulance and Fire Fees

Public Safety - Charges for Services

Public Safety –Operating Grants and Contributions

Public Safety –Capital Grants and Contributions

Realty Transfer Tax

Recreation - Charges for Services

RecreationCapital Grants and Contributions

Sewer - Charges for Services

SewerCapital Grants and Contributions

Streets - charges for services

StreetsOperating Grants and Contributions

StreetsCapital Grants and Contributions

Unrestricted interest and earnings

Water - Charges for Services

Water - Capital Grants and Contributions

TOTAL REVENUES

EXPENSES

General Administration

Public Safety

Recreation

Sewer

Streets

Water

TOTAL EXPENSES

REVENUES OVER EXPENSES

8237orcklynch02@gmail.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. Thereisa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass. Classesareopentothecommunityand allarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversare at11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis

hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat3:30p.m.Reservationsarerecommended, butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information,call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

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

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffe e,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,call MikeStramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro

PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibrarie s,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofev erymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Commun ityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,fro m10a.m.to3p.m.The ClubhouseisclosedonSaturday,Nov. 30.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelaware-

seasiderailroadclub.com.

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCe ntury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit susse xcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMenofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to 7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,and bothdine-inandcarry-outa reavailable.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

AUDITIONING FEMALE

VOCALIST

A local professional guitarist and vocalist is currently auditioning for a female vocalist, preferably with some instrument experience, for local gigs two to three times a month. Classic Rock, Modern Country, Blues, Soul, and Smooth Jazz are the genres. The website is www.saltyrosemusic.com.

For additional details, contact me at (410) 952-4506

Looking for Experienced Caregiver Short Term Thurs-Sun for Elderly Mom with Dementia. If interested call 240-522-6613 Please leave message

SECRETARY DESK late 1800s

Probably cherry, excellent condition. 4 drawers, 10 small drawers, 42”H x 40”W x 20”D, ap down adds 15” to depth. Can text pics. Drastically reduced. $750 302-539-9656 SIGNED PENN REDWARE

Pottery collection. Platters, bowls, plates. For display only $250 302-381-0086 FULL SIZED CAROUSEL GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

CLOCKS From the Estate of a Clock Collector. 302-542-2382

SEASONAL POSITIONS

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH

Town of South Bethany

Public Works

e Town of South Bethany, Delaware is in search of a full-time Public Works employee. e successful candidate will perform tasks primarily related to maintaining and inspecting the Town’s stormwater infrastructure as well as tasks and projects related to the general maintenance of the beach and Town.

Experience with stormwater infrastructure and municipal maintenance. Must be able to perform physical labor and heavy li ing of at least 50 pounds. is position may require working in extreme weather conditions, working some weekends (particularly Memorial Day through Labor Day), as well as working evenings and weekends for emergencies. Municipal experience preferred, experience with stormwater required. 40-hour work week, salary DOQ, plus excellent Town bene t package. e full job description can be found at southbethany.delaware.gov/ employment.

Send resume and town application to: Maureen Hartman, Town Manager, Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 or email townmanager@southbethany.org. Applications will be accepted until Feb 3, 2025. EOE.

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

Responsibilities include:

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

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

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

■ Meet and exceed sales targets and goals.

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

Please send resume to adsales@coastalpoint.com

Reimbursement for required licenses, certi cations, and continuing education available.

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

!FREE! Garland Commercial

10 burner propane stove with two ovens. Call Doug(815) 529-3471

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75 301-875-7061

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

MICROWAVE OVEN Toshiba

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

2010 FORD MUSTANG

FASTBACK Ecxellent Condition. White Leather Interior, Garage Kept. Asking $15k. Good Service Record. 35k original miles 302-829-8831

FRONT HOOD BRA COVER for 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler

JL JLU, CarsCover Custom ts for Jeep Wrangler

Unlimited JK JL 4 SDoor Sport/Sahara?Rubicon. Both brand new in original packaging, $70 for both OBO. Frankford area. Text 201-410-1097 if interested 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.

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD

Compassion Place ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org

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

DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938

HUSKY COMPRESSOR 20 gallon, 1.8 HP, 155 PSI Max

Pressure. $75 914-275-8938

4 DUNLOP TIRES off a 23 Subaru. 245/40R 18” 97Y SP

Sport Maxx GT 600A 7-8

32nd tread $500 717-554-7184

PITSBURGE AUTOMOTIVE

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

2 TON AUTO JACK New $50 757-810-8782

FISHING GEAR.

Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348

49” DIAGONAL LG TV with soundbar, woofer, Roku, ear phones. Excellent cond. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955

32” DIAGONAL VISIO TV

Excellent cond. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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

ART DECO GLASS MIRROR

35”W X 24”D. Excellent cond. $25 Ocean View 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Lowboy 60”L X 19”W X 30”H. Excellent cond. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Lowboy 38”W X 20”D X 31”H. Excellent cond. $65 Ocean View 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Mirrir 28”W X 48”H Excellent cond. $45 Ocean View 717-521-7955

2 WHITE IKEA CABINETS with doors and multiple shelves, 39”W X 21”D X 71”H.$60 each Ocean View 717-521-7955

KING BED W/ALL LINENS sheets, and coverlets. Excellent cond. used a dozen times. $200 Ocean View 717-521-7955

NEW FLOWERED FABRIC

Covered Loveseat. 68”L X 35”D. Excellent cond. $125 Ocean View 717-521-7955

DARK MAPLE WOOD

36” round table, glass top, 2 chairs, excellent cond. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955

2 WICKER CABINETS with storage drawers/shelves, both 46’W X 15”D X 34”H excellent cond. $70 each Ocean View 717-521-7955

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

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

HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE

Insert, like new $300

410-598-1161

2 SAFETY GLASS

Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View 717-521-7955

SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIR 5 wheels w/arms, $15 Ocean View 717-521-7955

BEIGE WING BACK Arm Chair. excellent cond. $20 Ocean View 717-521-7955

2 ASHLEY GLASS TOP End Tables. $800 302-663-9326

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326

LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. $140 302-537-5148

FORMAL DINING ROOM

SET. 6 chairs, Oval table, Glass china cabinet. Pecan Color. $600cash 302-947-1863

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 uphol-

stered 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

LAWN & GARDEN

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

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, planters/pots 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

BETHANY BEACH AREA

Mature Single Professional (travelling Nurses welcomed) needed to share 2BD/2.5BA Townhome. Fully furnished, washer/dryer, pool. Approx 10min from the Beach. No Pets, good credit, 1st, last, deposit, and lease required. $925 mo + util. Text or leave msg 678-249-5312

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

4 WOOD STACKING SNACK TRAYS 23” W $12 Ocean View 717-521-7955

POKER CHIP & CARD

HOLDER Swivels $40

443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50

443-373-1550

Zion Church Road: 2BR/1BA mobile home in Frankford. $1,400 per month + utilities

Waterside Apartments: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apartment 1 mile from the beach in Frankford. $1,650 per month + utilities.

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA townhome in Millsboro. $1,950 per month + utilities. Pets considered.

Keenwick Sound: 3BR/2BA single family home with 2 car garage. $2,000 per month + utilities.

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.

Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished 2 storay townhome. $2,100 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax

Denton Mills: 2BR/2BA + loft, single family home in Millville. $2,350 per month + 2% rental tax and utilties.

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

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

Omar Road: 4BR/4.5BA single family home. $2,500 per month + utilities.

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

Bayside at Bethany Lakes: Furnished 4 BR/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, 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.

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST

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

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” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” $680 302-542-9500

MODEL TOY “TANKER”

TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390

WERNER 20FT EXTENSION LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

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

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

KEURIG COFFEE MAKER

excellent cond. $20 Ocean View 717-521-7955

FRIGIDAIRE ENERGY STAR

Dehumidi er, removes 50pints/day. Excellent cond. $50 Selbyville 717-521-7955

KITCHEN AID MIXER/BOWL

excellent cond. $75 Ocean View 717-521-7955

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN

$8 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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

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

UGG BOOTS

Size 8M Good Shape $25.

302-436-9005

Aluminum Ladders. 16ft. $35. 302-542-9500

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

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

METAL FRAME RESTAU-

RANT 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.

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008

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

6’ ALUMINUM LADDER $10 Ocean View 717-521-7955

LARGE ARTIFICIAL FERN Bush in wicker basket approx 5’H X 5”W $30 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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 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

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

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

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

AKC CERTIFIED rare breed

Shiloh Shepherd puppies for sale from Parsons Shiloh Shepherds. Shiloh Shepherds are the family friendly version of German Shepherds, gentle giants, great with kids and other pets, but large and intimidating appearing. Make perfect family guard dogs. $3500. Locals discount. Email beachmom29@gmail.com for inquiries.

VARIOUS DOG ITEMS (90LB LAB)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

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

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

TREADMILL VERY GOOD cond. Get your exercise in the comfort and safety of your own home. MSRP $417.00. $100.00 takes it. 302-339-7691

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. .PINK LADY BICYCLE, Rare Antique, 20 in. Asking $35 OBO. 757-810-8782 10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $50 OBO. 757810-8782

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

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

WANTED

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

Kids Across

1. He's a creature of our imagination: This white horse with a horn on its forehead doesn't really exist

5. What snow is if it is up to your knees

8. Skin softener you squeeze onto your hands before rubbing it on your body

9. This beautiful white bird is a symbol of peace

11. It's the fragile white material that a ceramic teacup is made of (or the country in Asia that pandas come from)

12. What an artist's canvas is until he paints on it

15. Soft and sweet: They're the chewy pu s that oat on top of cocoa

18. White-tailed animal in the woods

19. It's the word in white letters on an octagon-shaped sign that causes everyone on the

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

road to hit their brakes

20. The hard surface beneath the skates of hockey players (It looks white, but it's actually clear)

21. Kernels that explode to become a delicious snack

22. Angel food _____ is a sweet treat that is especially tasty when topped with strawberries

Parents Down

2. When made of paper, it's one and done, while the fabric type is fancy

3. Ring around a cardinal's neck

4. Only the white type is good for concentration (You might call it "manufactured silence")

5. Weed whose plush yellow blossom turns light and white later in life

6. Face time: Possible description of a person who looks like he's just seen a ghost

7. White picket structure that symbolizes the American dream

10. Roomy ride driven by an ice cream man (or woman)

13. Distinctive white part of a palomino

14. White grains that disappear into an entree to enhance its taste

16. White marking on a gridiron

17. Laundry room pro tip: Since fabric softener can harm the delicate bers of Egyptian cotton _____, toss a tennis ball in the dryer instead

19. Drinks warm milk slowly from a cup

20. It brings substance to the 12A pages of a journal

(c) 443-797-9217

29084 SEA BIRD CT. SELBYVILLE Located in Sought-After, AmenityRich Community of Bayside and Home of the Freeman Arts Pavilion! Start living the Bayside Life in this Beautiful, PremiumFilled, Furnished Townhome that’s 5 miles from The Beaches. Set an appointment to see this in person. Comes with a Golf Cart!

$600,000 (DESU2064340) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721