Coastal Point — February 14, 2025 by CoastalPointNewspaper

Countycouncilhosts workshoponhousing

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afterlisteningtodetailsaboutthe ongoingproblemofavailabilityofaffordableandworkforcehousingand homelessness—thefocusofathreehourworkshophostedbytheSussex CountyCouncilthisweek—CouncilmanJohnRieleyposedaquestion.

“Allmorningwehaveheard,‘We needmorehousing.Weneedmore,we needmore.Butcanwejammorepeople in?”heasked,referringtoheavytraffic andtheburdenoninfrastructureinSussexCountyasrapidgrowthcontinues.

MikeRiemannofHomeBuildersof Delaware—oneofthethreepresenters attheTuesday,Feb.11,workshop— saidgridlockisduetosprawl,andhe suggestedtheCountyworkwithDelDOTofficials,whoapprovetraffic studiesandcaneasetheproblem.

“Wecanthinkaboutthatallwe want,butwedon’tgettomakethecall, sowhatcanwedo?”Rieleyasked.

“Itseemstofallondeafears.DelDOTdoeswhatitwantstodo.…It’s veryfrustrating.Otherstatesdon’tdoit

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Localbackyardflock hitby‘presumptive’ caseofbirdflu

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgricultureannouncedonTuesday,Feb.11, thatthefirst“presumptive”caseofH5 avianinfluenzainpoultryinSussex Countyhadbeenidentified.

LateTuesdayafternoon,theagency announcedthattestingofabackyard flockinSussexhadreturnedapreliminarypositiveresult.Theexactlocation oftheflockwasnotgiven.

ThetestingwasdoneattheUniversityofDelaware’sLasherLaboratoryin Georgetown.ThelabispartoftheNa-

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‘Itwasloveatfirstsight’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Intheearly1960s,EmilyHockerwasa quietseventh-gradestudent,poringoverher lessons,whenshecaughttheeyeofablueeyed10th-graderinstudyhall.

“Someway,Iwasscheduledthatsameperiodasshewas.Shewasatatable,andshe lookedupatme.Iwinkedatherand,asthey say,therestishistory.Shewasn’tallowedto dateyet,soIwaitedforher,”asmilingstate Sen.GeraldHockersaid,rememberingthat dayatLordBaltimoreschool—atthattime, attendedbystudentsinfirstthrough12th grades.

“Ijusthappenedtolookup.Iwasreading overmybooks,mylessonsandthings.He waslookingatme.Iwaskindofshy,”Mrs. Hockersaid.“Ilookedbackdownatmy bookandwentonreading,andthenIlooked backup.Hehaddarkhairthen,andthose blueeyes.

“IlikedhimafterIgottoknowhimand talkedtohimsome.Wewouldmeeteach otherinthehallwaywhenclasseswere changing,thenatlunchtime,hewasusually inthelunchroom.Hegavemehisclassring. Atthattime,girlswouldwearthemona necklace,”shesaid.

Herfatherdiedwhenshewasachildand hermother’srulewasthatshecouldn’tdate untilshewascloseto16.

“Itseemedlikeforever.Itwasalong time,”Mrs.Hockerrecalled.

Theirfirstdatewasatthemovietheater, wheretheywatchedawestern,andHocker mostlikelyboughtpopcorn.

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora EmilyandGeraldHockerhavebeenmarriedfor‘55andahalfyears,’have presidedoverfamilybusinesses,fivechildrenand14grandchildren—and aprettysuccesfulpoliticalcareerintheprocess.

“IfIwantedit,I’msurehedid,”shesaid. EmilyandGeraldHockerweremarried onFlagDay,June14,1969—“55andahalf yearsago,”hewasquicktosay—andraisedtwosonsand threedaughters.Thefirstwasbornin1971,thentheothers camealongabouteverytwoyears.Evenwithabigfamily, thecoupleworkedatthefamilygrocerystorestogether.

“Thechildrenwouldcomewithusalotoftimes.Then, astheygrewolder,theolderoneswouldstayherewiththe youngerones.Butwewerejustdowntheroad,”theirmother said,referringtothedistancefromtheClarksvillestoreto theirCedarNeck-areahome.

“Itwasalotofworkraisingabigfamily,butIenjoyedit. Ievenmissallthosedayswiththemcominghomefrom schoolandshowingmetheirworkandlookingforthatpotatochipbag,”shesaid.

Asahusband,Hockerhasbeeneasytoplease,shesaid,

especiallywithmeals—exceptonce,whensheserveda sweet-and-sourchickenselection.

“Somebodyhadgivenmearecipe.Hewasneverfondof mayonnaise,andthisparticulardishhadmayonnaisemixed initandsourcream.Heateit,butthenhesaid,‘Pleasedon’t fixthatagain.’Forhim,Icookroastbeeforpork,whichwe hadtonight,andhelikesrabbit.He’sreallynothardto pleaseatall.HelikeseverythingIputonthetable.OurentirefamilyalsoatejustabouteverythingImade.Eventoday theyneverturntheirnosesupatanything.Wehadalotof chili,Italian,stirfry.Irememberfixingthemthat.Theyeat almostanything,”Mrs.Hockersaid.

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thewayDelawaredoes.Wehavedelegatedthatresponsibilityandauthority totheState.…Butitsurecreatesadisconnect,andit’sfrustrating.Wehave beendiscussingconcurrency,so,yes,you canbuildadevelopment,butyouare onlygoingtogetsomanyunitsuntil theroadsarebuilt-out.Theroadsare stilltheroads.Wecanbuildandbuild andbuild,andwecreatemoreandmore frustrationwithpeoplewhothrowtheir handsupwhentheyaresittingintraffic jams,”Rieleysaid.

Riemann saidamoreholisticapproachisneeded.Althoughthecounty

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“TherewasonlythatonemealIdidn’tlike.She’saverygoodcook.Can’t youtellbylookingatmehowwellshe cooks?”herhusbandjoked.

“Ilikehowmildheis.Hereally thinksofothers.Hehasakindheart. Hesurprisesmesometimes,andhehas broughtmehomesomecandyorsome rosesfornoreasonoraspecialoccasion. That’splentyforme,”shesaid.

Hocker,77—waybeforetakingover hisUncleJakeHocker’sgrocerystore andbeingelectedDelawarestaterepresentativeforDistrict38in2002andto the stateSenatetorepresentDistrict20 in2012—initiallyaspiredtobeamortician.Thatcareerdidn’tworkout,but Hocker’sSuperCenterinClarksville andG&EHocker’sSupermarketnear BethanyBeachhavebeensuccessful, andhiswifehasworkedwithhim throughtheyears.

“Weliketobetogetherandjust enjoyeachother.It’salwaysworkedfor us.Wegoplacesalotoftimesatnight, andwearealwaystogetherunlesshe’s goingtorundowntothestoreand

councildoesn’tcontrolDelDOT,councilmemberscanworkwithDelDOT officials,hesaid.

“Iwouldliketothinkso,”Rieley said,butprocessesareslow.Inonecase, hesaid,DelDOTwon’tevenstarta studyuntil2028.

“Andthenthey’lldothelandacquisitionandsoforth.Imean,ifIliveto seeit.…Idon’twanttothrowmy handsup,butwhattheheck?”Rieley said.

Residentswouldn’tbecomplaining about rapidgrowthifroadswereupgraded,Rieleysaid.

“Therestoftheinfrastructure,by andlarge—withtheexceptionof maybethemedicalsystem—therestof theinfrastructureisnotbad,butroads...

checkonsomething.Evenwhenhe goestoDoverforthelegislativesession, Igowithhimalotoftimes,”the73year-oldMrs.Hockersaid.

“Itwasloveatfirstsight,”Hocker said.“Iknewofherfamily.Iremember herasayounggirl.Myfatherowneda hardwarestoreinMillville,andIrememberherfatherdrivingupinagreen Chevroletpickup,andshewasstanding onthefrontseat.Shewaslessthan4 yearsold,”hesaid.

Theirloveledtothebirthoffive children,withtheoldestbeingShelly Pszczola,apharmacistatTidalHealth inSalisbury,Md.

“ThatisnotaSussexCountyname,” Hockersaidfirmlyofhiseldest’smarriedname.

TheothersareGerry,who,withhis wife,Carey,hastwochildren;Melissa Willey,whoworksinherparents’grocerystoresandhastwochildren;Beth AnnCahall,whoworksinthemusic businessinNashvilleandwho,withher husband,hasthreechildren;andGregory,whoalsoworksinthefamilybusinessandwho,withhiswife,MaryEllen, has fourchildren.

“Wehave14grandchildren,and10

Whenpeoplesayinfrastructure,they meanroads,”hesaid.

Riemannsaidthatwhenaresidential projectisproposed,theremightbea dozenimprovementsrequired.Residentswhoimmediatelyobjectwhen theyhearofanewdevelopmentbeing planned“seewhatistheretodayand don’tunderstandwhatimprovements DelDOTrequiresthatwillbephased in.Theycan’tallgoinupfront.They havetocomeinasthejobprogresses. Wedodothat,”hesaid.

Amongchallengesofbuildingmore housesandapartmentsis“NIMBYism,”hesaid,referringtoresidentsobjectingtomorehomesbysaying,“Not

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ofthemareboys.It’sexcitingwhenthey areallhere,”Hockersaid.

ForValentine’sDay,hesaid,heand hiswifeareconsideringgoingoutfor dinner,buttheydon’tlikewaitingin longlines.

“Nomatterwhatwedo,Iusually giveherflowers.Ihaveneverforgotten Valentine’sDay,”Hockersaid.

“Wehaven’tgivenValentine’sDay muchthoughtyet.Usually,wemight justgotoarestaurant,orwemightsit hereandhaveanicemealtogether,” Mrs.Hockersaid.“That’stheadviceI wouldgivetoothercouples:Justtrustin eachotherandjustbetogether.It’snot goingouteverynighttosomeplace. We’realwayshometogether.”

inmybackyard.”

HesuggestedtheCountyestablisha TrueGrowthZone,aswasdonein KentCounty25yearsago,aswellasredevelopingvacantretailbuildingstoincludehousingandbuildingwhere neighborswon’tobject.

Riemannreferredtoachartoutliningsingle-familyhousingconstruction from1990untilthepresent,andsaidit indicatestherewasdipinhomebuilding,whichmeantfewerjobs.In1990, nationwide,homeswerebeingbuiltata rateof1millionperyear.Thatincreased to 1.8million.“Thenthebottomjust completelyfelloutinthe2008window, duringthefinancialcrisis,”hesaid.

“Nowwearebacktowherewewere 30yearsagointhecountry.Weare buildingthesameamountofhomeswe werebuildingin1990,”hesaid.

Planning,realestatecommissions, costoflandandotherpreliminarycosts average$156,000beforeconstruction evenbeginsona2,000-square-foot, threebedroom,two-bathroomhouse, “Soyoucanseehowquicklyyougetto a pointofunaffordability,”Riemann said.

Otherexpensesincludeimpactfees, permitfees,interestontheland,transfer taxes,engineeringcostsandthepriceof erosionsedimentcontrol,pluslumber andothersuppliestobuildthehouse,all leadingtoacostofmorethan $400,000.

Askedaboutconstructingsmaller, moreaffordablehomes,Riemannsaid thereare“hundredsofdifferentscenarioswecanprobablylookat.”

“SupplyistheNo.1issue.Wedon’t haveenoughsupply.…Wearemillions ofunitsshortintheUnitedStates,and theonlyrealsolutionnow,thebottom lineis,wehavetobuildmoreunits,”he said.

ReileyaskedifPresidentDonald Trump“followsthroughandtheystart bringingillegalsbackhomeinlarge numbershowdoesthatimpactallof this?”

Riemannsaiditwoulddependon themakeupofindividualworkforces, buthecouldn’tquantifyit.

“Theyneedaplacetolive,too,” Rieleysaid.

Rieleyalsoaskedaboutagingexisting housing.

“Therearesomeplaceswhereyou’re goingtoseehousingneedingtobereplaced.Whatimpactdoesthathave?”he asked.

Riemannsaidolderhomescanbe renovated,andhehopesnewhomesare “hereforalongtime.”

Anotherspeakerattheworkshop, DelawareStateHousingAuthority ChiefStrategyAdvisorCaitlinDel Collo,saidthemediansalaryin Delawarein2023(themostrecentstatisticsthatareavailable)was$84,500.

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Shegavetheexampleofanelementary schoolteacher,whoearns$64,900each year,beingabletoafford$1,620per monthforhousing.

Waitstaff,whoearned$27,400,could afford$687permonth;orderlies,who earned$31,000,couldafford$780;and surgicaltechs,whoearned$57,000, couldafford$1,448.

IneasternSussexCounty,shesaid, thereisashortageof1,200housing units.Someresidentsareonthevergeof notbeingabletomakethenextrent paymentorareprecariouslyhoused, meaningtheyarehomeless,livingina carorshelterorstayingwithfriendsor relatives.

CouncilPresidentDougHudson toldDelCollosomeSussexCountyresidentsdon’twantaffordablehousing builtnearthem.

“Wegetalotofpushbackaboutthat. ...Muchmoreontheeastsideofthe countythanthewestside,”hesaid.

Sherecommendedincentivesfordevelopers,suchasareducednumberof parkingspacesrequired,reductionof minimumlotsizes,andallowingduplexesandtownhomestobebuiltwhere theywerepreviouslyprohibited.

Anotherspeakerattheworkshop, HousingAllianceDelawareExecutive DirectorRachelStucker,saidthat,since 2020,thecostofrent“hasskyrocketed inDelaware,”whichislistedashaving thesixth-highestrentcostsinthecountry“intermsofthelargestincreasein one-bedroomrent.”

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Rieleyaskedwhethertheincreaseis nationwide“orifweareanoutlier,”and shesaiditisnationwide,butthereare regionsthathavenothadlargeincreases becausezoningisdifferent,densityis higherandhousinghaskeptupwith need.

“Peoplearerentingtheunits,orthe marketwoulddrivethepricedown,so whyisthat?”Rieleyasked.

“Folkswhocanaffordtherentare movingin,andsomefolksaredoubling up,triplingup,movingoutofSussex Countybecausetheycan’tafforditanymore.Soit’sacombinationofallthose factors,”shesaid.

Toaffordtheaveragerentforatwo-

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Additionalsampleshavebeensentto theU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture’s NationalVeterinaryServicesLaboratoryforfurtherconfirmation,according toofficialswiththestateagriculturedepartment.

TheDDAsaidthatthebirdshad beendestroyedtopreventthespreadof thediseaseandthatnobirdsfromthe affectedflockwillenterthefoodsystem.

“Avianinfluenzaisahighlycontagiousairbornerespiratoryvirusthat spreadsquicklyamongbirdsthrough nasalandeyesecretionsandmanure,” accordingtotheDDA.“Theviruscan bespreadfromflocktoflock,including flocksofwildbirds,throughcontact withinfectedpoultry,equipment,and theclothingandshoesofcaretakers.

“Thisvirusaffectspoultry,like chickens,ducksandturkeys,andsome wildbirdspecies,suchasducks,geese, shorebirdsandraptors,”DDAofficials said.

TheDDAstronglyencouraged backyardflockownerstokeepallbirds in theircoopandundercover,sothey donotcomminglewithwildbirdsor comeintocontactwithwild-birddroppingscontaminatedwiththevirus.

Stateagricultureofficialsareurging

poultryproducersandbackyardflock ownerstomonitorflocksforanysigns ofincreasedmortality.Theyshouldpay particularattentiontowhetherbirds showsignsofrespiratoryillnessordistress,suchassneezing,gaspingforair, coughingand/orrunnynose.

Other signsofhighlypathogenic avianinfluence(HPAI)inpoultrycan includeswellingaroundtheeyes,neck andhead;purplediscolorationofthe wattles,combsandlegs;tremors,droopingwings,circling,twistingofthehead andneck,oranycombination;watery, greendiarrhea;lackofenergy,poorappetite;andadropineggproduction,or softorthin-shelled,misshapeneggs.

Backyardflockownersarerequired toregistertheirflockswiththe DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture,so that timelyinformationondiseaseincidentscanbedisseminatedtoallpoultry producers.Backyardflockregistration formsareavailableonlineat https://de.gov/poultry.

Tuesdays’announcementfollowed thediscoveryofH5avianinfluenzain snowgeeseinSussexCountyinlate December.InearlyJanuary,birdsona poultryfarminKentCountytested positiveforHPAI.

Theagriculturedepartment’sstatementalsoincludedinformationandadvice forpoultryowners.

Ifyouhavesickpoultryorexperience increasedmortalityinyourflock: •Commercialpoultryproducers

shouldfollowtheproceduresofcontactingthecompanytheygrowforwhen theynoticesignsofdisease.

•Delawarebackyardflockowners whonoticeanyofthesignsofHPAIin theirflockshouldemailtheDelaware PoultryHealthHotlineat poultry.health@delaware.govorcall (302)698-4507andprovideyourcontactinformation,sizeofflock,location and concerns.Deadbirdsorsickbirds shouldnotbetakentoalabtobetested ormovedoffsite.DDAwillcontactyou ifasampleneedstobetaken.

InthewakeoftheHPAIdiscoveries, theDDAhasissuedguidanceforboth backyardflockownersandcommercial poultryoperations,sharedbystateRep. RonGraythisweek:“Nopersonwithoutadirectroleinthepoultryoperation (forexample,feedtrucks,fueldeliveries orservicepeople)shouldvisitpoultry farmsfortheforeseeablefuture.Local, countyandstategovernments,aswellas alliedindustries,shouldceasenon-essentialvisitstopoultryfarms.”

TheDDAalsourgedpoultryfarmers toadoptbiosecuritypractices: •Cleananddisinfectvehicles.Don’t walkthroughordrivetrucks,tractors,or equipmentinareaswherewaterfowlor otherwildlifefecesmaybe.Ifyoucan’t avoidthis,thoroughlycleanyourshoes, vehicleandequipmenttopreventbringingdiseaseagentsbacktoyourflock. This isespeciallyimportantwhenvisitingwithfarmersorthosewhohunt

wildfowl,suchaswhengatheringata localcoffeeshop,restaurant,orgasstation.

•Removeloosefeed.Don’tgivewild birds,rodents,andinsectsafreelunch! Removespilledoruneatenfeedimmediatelyandensurefeedstorageunitsare secureandfreeofholes.Wildbirdscan carryHPAI.

•Keepvisitorstoaminimum.Only allowthosewhotakecareofyourpoultrytocomeincontactwithyourbirds, inc ludingfamilyandfriends.Makesure everyonewhohascontactwithyour flockfollowsbiosecurityprinciples.

•Washyourhandsbeforeandafter comingincontactwithlivepoultry. Washwithsoapandwater(alwaysyour firstchoice).Ifusinghandsanitizer,removemanure,feathers,andothermaterialsfromyourhandsbecause disinfectantswillnotpenetrateorganic matterorcaked-ondirt.

•Providedisposablebootcovers (preferred)ordisinfectantfootbathsfor anyonehavingcontactwithyourflock. Ifusingafootbath,removealldroppings,mud,ordebrisfrombootsand shoesusingalong-handledscrubbrush BEFOREsteppingintothedisinfectant footbath,andalwayskeepitclean.

•Changeclothesbeforeentering poultryareasandbeforeexitingthe property.Visitorsshouldwearprotective outergarmentsordisposablecoveralls,

OceanViewapprovesbudgetwithsmalltaxhike

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

IftheOceanViewTownCouncil approvestheproposed2026-fiscalyearbudget,propertyownerswillhave a2-centtaxincrease—following threeyearswithnotaxhike—and bringingthetaxrateto$0.2578per $100ofassessedvalue.

A1-centtaxincreasewouldbring inanadditional$142,165forthe Town,TownManagerCarolHouck toldthetowncouncilattheirTuesday, Feb.11,meeting.TheTown’sproposedOperatingBudgetis$6.4million,andtheTown’sCapitalProgram is$1.6million.

Abudgetworkshopforcouncildiscussionandtohearpubliccommentis plannedfor3p.m.onTuesday,Feb. 25,bothatOceanViewTownHall andremotelyasawebmeeting.The budgetwillofficiallybeintroducedat theTuesday,March11,towncouncil meetingandontheagendaforsecond readingoftheordinancetoapproveit,

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bedroomunit,theoccupanthastoearn $30.65anhour,shesaid.Acouncil memberaskedwhetherthatincludes thecostofhealthinsurance,orifthe employerispayingforthat,andshesaid thatcosttotheemployeewasprobably notfactoredintothesestatistics.

Concerninghomelessness,Stucker saiditisimpactedbyhousingcosts,but, overall,“Thereisjustnotenoughfor everybody.”

“Whoismostlikelytoendupwithouthousing?Peoplewithfixedincomes, peoplewithdisabilities.Weareseeing

andforfurtherpubliccomment,atthe Tuesday,April8,meeting.Ocean Viewisrequiredtopassitsbudget eachyearbyMay1.

“Absenttheidentificationofnew revenuesourcesorcutstoservices,we currentlyanticipatea1-centtaxrate increasewillalsobenecessaryin FY27,”the2026budgetdocument states.“Ourcoderequired,everyfive years,fulltownreassessmentwillbe conductedinFY27forFY28taxrate settingandbilling.However,afullreviewwillbeconductedoftheSussex CountyreassessmentduringFY26, whichmayresultintherecommendationtomovetothecounty’sreassessment,whichisnowrequiredto remaincurrent.”

TheFY26budgetwasimpactedby higherestimatedcostsforequipment, materials,supplies,healthcarepremiumsandthenewlymandatedpaid familymedicalleaveinsurance.Transfertaxisexpectedtodeclineandnew constructionpermitrevenue“wasa keydriverforourlong-rangefinancial

bigratesamongseniorswithlowincomes,peoplewithmentalhealthdisorders,peoplefleeingdomesticviolence,” aswellasthosewithsubstanceabuse andmentalhealthproblemsandthose wholiveinpoverty.

Halfofadultsexperiencinghomelessnesshaveadisability,9percentare veterans,30percentarechildren youngerthan18,and6percentareolder than65.

Shesuggestedbuildingaffordable housingnearpublictransportation,because parkingcostsarehigh,andprovidinghousingwherebuildingsalready exist,includingbyallowinghousingon floorsaboveretailunits.

planningforecast,”thedocument states.

Thegrossrentalreceipttaxrate wasincreasedfrom5to6percenton Jan.1,2025,“whichwillearnanestimatedadditional$133,790ofrevenue —almostequaltothe2025-fiscalyearvalueof1centofataxdollar— inassociationwiththeworkloadand efforttomanagetherentalpermitting program,”itstates.

Morethan$119,000inexpenses werecutbymakingchanges,including reducingtheannualcost-of-living wageincreasefortownemployees from3.3to3percent,cuttingsoftware maintenanceinadministrationby $5,500,cuttingprofessionalservicesin administrationby$2,500,cutting $585fromtheOldTownMarket& TreeLighting,reducingovertime

from10percentto5percentinPublic Works,andreducinghealthcareinsuranceinadministrationfrom5percent to4.1percent.

Townexpensesincludethecost-oflivingincreasefortownemployees; $3,000salaryadjustmentfornewly hiredOceanViewpoliceofficers,to bringthestartingsalaryto$68,000; salaryforaseasonalpaidvolunteerfor thepolicedepartment;salaryfora part-timePoliceAccountabilityCommitteeandaccreditationmanager; salariestoaddtwopermanent,parttimeemployeestothemaintenance staffinPublicWorks;promotionsfor sevenpoliceofficers;andasix-year contractrenewalandsalaryincreases forbothPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinandHouck.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill HighTidePastorAndyEhlersstandsby aversededicatedtohislatewife,Tanya Ehlers,withwhomhefoundedthe churchmorethan20yearsago.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Sinceitsfoundingalmost23years ago,HighTideBaptistChurchhasmet inahome,thentwoschoolsandthena firehall.

LocatedinitsownbuildingonNine FootRoadinDagsborosinceNovember2023,HighTidehasreachedanothertransition:itisalreadyoutgrowing thatbuilding.

“It’sasweetspirit,”saidHighTide pastortheRev.AndyEhlersofthe church’scloseknitcongregation.“It’s aboutseeingliveschange,”Ehlerssaid.

High TidewasfoundedbyEhlers andhislatewife,Tanya,withhelpfrom Tanya’sparents,TerryandLynnDavis, wholedOceanCityBaptistChurch andwantedtoplantachurchinSussex County.

Ehlerssaidthechurch’srecentsurge inbaptismsrunscountertowhathe learnedasayoungpastor,whichisthat baptismstendtopeakearlyinachurch’s life.

“We’vehadmorebaptismsinthe pasttwoorthreeyearsthanweever have,”hesaid.

Eachpersonwhoisbaptized,Ehlers said, recordsashortvideothatisplayed thatday,inwhichthey“telltheirstory. It’sbeenamazingtoseethathappen,” andtoseetheimpactthebaptismsand thepersonalstorieshaveonothers. Whilemanychurchesarestruggling toattractandretainyoungerpeople, Ehlerssaidthat,astheyearshavegone by,thedemographicofHighTidehas swungfrommostlyolderpeopleto largelyyoungfamilies.

Thatchange,andthechurch’soverall growth,haveledtoyetanothermajor constructionproject:anewwingthat willhouseeducationalspacesforall ages.

“We’vemaxedoutourkids’classrooms,”Ehlerssaid.

Thepastorrecentlygaveuphisoffice becausethechurchnurserywasfull. “Weneededspaceforbabies.It’s crazy,”hesaid.“Ididn’thaveanoffice for20yearsandfinallygotone.Nowit’s gone,”Ehlerssaidwithachuckle.“It’s allworthit.I’dgiveitupagain,”hesaid. “We’vegotaproposalandjust startedagivingcampaign”toraisefund-

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ingformoreclassroomsandgathering spaces.Membershavepledged$2.8 million,andsincethecampaignstarted, about$1.2millionhasactuallybeenreceivedbythechurch.Thatincludesa $500,000donationfromsomeonewho agreedtomatchthefirst$500,000that camein.”

Generositytowardthechurchhas notbeenlimitedtothecampaignfor theeducationalwing,Ehlerssaid, addingthatthechurchtookinmorein offeringsduringDecember2024thanit haseverreceivedinasinglemonth.In addition,hesaid,thechurchsent500 shoeboxesfilledwithtoysfortheOperationChristmasChildprogramof Samaritan’sPurse.

“Thischurchisjustgenerousand verygiving,”hesaid,withnotonly funds,“buttheirtime,too.”

HighTide’spantryministryproducesabout300mealseverytwoweeks, feedingabout70families,hesaid.

“It’salotofpeoplewhohavetimein theirlives,andtheywanttoshareand dosomethingbeyondthemselves,”he said.

HighTide’seffortstoreachoutto the communityalsoincludefinding waystosupportpeoplewhoarestrugglinginallsortsofways.Oneexample isarecent“PaintoPurpose”classthat hesaidaimstoreachthosewhoare struggling.

“PaintoPurposehelpsyoutowalk fromyourpainandgetyoumovingforwardthroughit”andhelpspeoplefind somewayinwhichtheycanservethe community.“Wehad90peoplego throughthis”course,Ehlerssaid.“It’s forpeoplewhoarehurting.We’vehad people whohavegonethroughadivorce.We’vehadpeoplewho,likemyself,lostaspousetocancer.We’vehad peoplewholostchildrentotragicaccidents.We’vehadpeoplewho’vehad

overdoses.Peoplewho’vebeenabused …domestic...”hesaid.

The12-weekcoursehastransformed lives,Ehlerssaid,turningpeoplefrom angryandbittertosmiling,happyand eagertoserve.

Ehlersdoesnottakecreditforthe church’ssuccess.

“It’snotaboutapersonalityoraperson,”hesaid.“It’saboutpeople’slives being changed.”

Recallingthechurch’sbeginningsin hishome,Ehlerssaid,“OurfirstBible studyhad12peopleinit.Thatledto HighTide’sfirstpublicservicesatLord BaltimoreElementarySchool,inthe gym.“Wehad38peopleatthefirst service,”hesaid.

“Fromthere,wewenttotheRoxana firehall,”andgrewtoabout200people. “ThenwewentouttoJohnM.Clayton [ElementarySchool]forafewyears,” whereattendancegrewtoabout400 people

AftertheCOVID-19pandemic, HighTidewentbacktothefirehall, havingdroppeddowntoabout185in theaftermathofthepandemic.

“Wemetoutside,”inaccordance withstateregulationsduringthepandemic,hesaid,afterwhichthechurch slowlygrewagain,reachingabout300 to350peopleeachSundaybeforemovingintothenewbuildinginDagsboro.

“Whenwegotintohere—that’s whenitjustexploded,”hesaid,chucklingagain.

Lastsummer,thechurchheldtwo sportscampsonitsnewproperty.High Tidehasdonesimilaractivitiesfor manyyears,throughitsG-Forceyouth programming.

“Theneatthingaboutthosecampsis thatwe’vegotalotofcollegestudent andhighschoolstudentscomeandhelp out,”hesaid.

SmallgroupBiblestudies,Ehlers said,havebecomeimportantinthe church’slifebecausetheyofferachance toformmoreintimategroupswhere

peopleoftenhelpeachotherthrough life’shardships.

Asanexample,hesaidthatwhenhis late wife,Tanya,wasbattlingcancer, “Severalfamiliescookedmealsforus,” whichwasparticularlywelcomewhen theyreturnedfromtreatments,including17tripstoM.D.AndersonCancer CenterinTexas.

“Thechurchwasjustsosupportive andsocaring,”hesaid,alsoraising moneyfortheirflightstoTexas.“They helpedsustainus,”hesaid.

ThelandonwhichHighTidewas builtwasdonatedtothechurchin2007, Ehlerssaid,andforavarietyofreasons, buildingthechurchwasmoreorless put onhold.Bythetimetheplanswere approvedanditwastimetoputshovels inthedirt,constructioncostshadrisen considerably.

“It’sbeenalongjourney,”hesaid. HighTidecurrentlydrawsabout800 peopletoitsthreeweeklyservices. Therearefourfull-timestaffmembers

andsixpart-timestaffmembers.Ehlers saidheforeseeshiringafull-timeyouth pastorasamovethatwillbenecessary inthenearfuture,toservetheinfluxof youngfamiliestothechurch.

“ Thestrugglehasbeenenoughseats forpeopleandenoughclassroomsfor thekids,”hesaid.

Futureplansmayincludeanother church,whichwouldbelocatedonland inRoxanathatwasdonated.

Theadditionwillincludenineclassrooms,Ehlerssaid,someofwhichwill beabletobeusedformultiplepurposes throughouttheweek.

Inadditiontotheclassrooms,the outsidespacesatHighTidehavebeen therecipientsofgraciousdonationsas well,allowingforsportscampsand other activities.A$400,000donationin memoryofalongtimemember,Freddie “Steve”Kitchen,allowedfortheconstructionof—aptly—akitchen,nick-

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NoelectioninMillvillethisyear

Therewillbenomunicipalelection inMillvillethisyearsinceonlythe threeincumbentswhoseatsareexpiringfiledascandidatesbytheFriday, Feb.7,deadline.

SharonBrienza,JosephParentand RobertWisgirdawillretaintheir seats.Brienzaiscurrentlydeputy mayor.Parentiscurrentlytreasurer.

BrienzaandWisgirdaliveinMillvillebytheSea.Parentlivesin Bishop’sLanding.

Theentirecouncillivesinoneof thosetwocommunities.

ParentwasfirstelectedtotheMil-

named“TheKitch”inhishonor.

Ehlerssaidheseestheexpansionas partofthechurch’smissionofbeingof usetothecommunity.

“Wedidn’tbuildacathedraltojust sitthere,”hesaid,butrathertobeused —whichitis,notjustonSundaysbut throughouttheweekbyawidevariety ofgroupsandprograms.

Therearemanymeaningful “touches,”asEhlerscallsthem, throughoutthechurchthatconnectit tothosewhohelpedbuildittowhatit istoday.Oneofthefirstthingsvisitors

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boots,andheadgearwhenhandling birds.Showeroutandchangeclothes whenleavingthefacility.

lvilleTownCouncilin2023,inthe firsttowncouncilelectioninmany years.Brienzajoinedthecouncilin 2019,afterSusanBrewerstepped downinlate2018.Wisgirdajoined thecouncilin2021afterPeterMichel droppedoutoftherace.Hewas electedbycoin-tossin2023afterhe andBarbaraRyerreceivedthesame numberofvotes.

Thecouncilwillreorganizeatan upcomingmeeting,choosingitsleadershippositionsfortheupcoming year.Theelectionwouldhavebeen heldinMarch.

see,justinsidethefrontdoor,isaBible verse,Psalm93,whichsays,inpart: “Mightierthanthethunderofthegreat waters;mightierthanthebreakersof thesea,theLordonhighismighty.” TheversewasplacedthereinmemoryofTanyaEhlers,whogavethe churchitsname,herhusbandsaid.She passedawaybeforethebuildingwas completed,hesaid,butherlegacylives oninitsworks.

TanyaEhlers’“lifeverse,”Jeremiah 29:11,reads“‘ForIknowtheplansI haveforyou,declarestheLord,‘plansto prosperyouandnottoharmyou;plans togiveyouhopeandafuture.”That verseispaintedonawallinoneofthe children’sroomsatHighTide.

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Celebrating‘ANighttoShine’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TherewerethickburgersatNightto Shine,frenchfriesanddesserts—all favorites—butmorethananything,the dozenofguestsenjoyedthelivelymusic anddancingwitheachother,high schoolstudentswhoweretheirbuddies fortheevening,theChick-fil-Acowin costumeandevenpoliceofficers.

BeforetheFriday,Feb.7,event— speciallydesignedforthedevelopmentallydisabled—began,youngwomen ingownsanddressyshoesassembledin a roomatOceanViewChurchof Christandhadfinishingtouchesdone totheirhairstyles.

“Surpriseme,”37-year-oldJessica BirdtoldstylistLelandJacksonof ShinebytheSeaCreativeHairDesign ashejokedwithheraboutherfondness forReese’sPeanutButterCups.

BirdwastherewithhighschoolstudentAnnaWiest,whosaidshealways hasagoodtimeattheprom,nowinits ninthyear.

IndianRiverHighSchoolstudent KabotDaviscalledpromguestRichie Sparks“mybestbuddy”asthetwo waitedinlinefordinner,whereeven serversweremovingtothemusicadisc jockeyplayedastheyfilledplates.

“It’snicetogivebacktothecommunity,andit’sgoodforthemtogetout andhavefun,”Davissaid,addingthat

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Left,theannualNighttoShineeventatOceanView ChurchofChristhaddancersontheirfeet,and smilesallaroundtheroom.Above,OceanViewPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlinfoundhimselfmaking friends.

hewould dance, butonly ifSparks did. Inline waiting foralimousine ridewere Noah Parkand Kore Johnson, buddied with prom guests Trevor Hookandhisdate,MirandaBiggers. ThiswasthethirdyearParkattended the promandJohnson’ssecondyear. “Ilikethedancing,”Johnsonsaid. Parksaidheenjoys“meetinginterestingpeopleandhavingafuntime. Thepeopleareverywarmandwelcoming,”headded.

Atatableintheauditorium,Sasha HudsongreetedOceanViewPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlin,who knowshimfromthepolicedepartment’sworkwithSpecialOlympics.

“Wehearalotofnegativecommentsaboutkidstoday,butlookat thesekids.Theyarehere,onaFriday night,andIthinkthat’sgreat,”

McLaughlinsaidaboutthevolunteers.

Guests14andolderarrivedtoa cheeringcrowdknownas“thepaparazzi”andwalkedintothechurchon aredcarpet,thechiefadded,calling theevent“oneofthehighlightsofthe year.”

Whilethepromkingsandqueens enjoyedtheevent,theirparentsgatheredatBigFishGrillonCedarNeck RoadinOceanViewforacomplimentarybuffet.Inyearspast,theyhaddinnerinthechurchbasement.

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

“Wearesoexcitedtoonceagain hostthisspecialevent.…Ithasbecomeourfavoriteeventoftheyear.I talkwithguestsandparentsofour guestswholookforwardtothisnight allyearlong.…Iwanttothankour greatcommunitywhohasralliedbehindthiseventinatremendousway.

“Thispromisthemostfunthing, themostspecialthing.Anybodywho’s watching,itmakesalastingimpression.Wegetparticipantsfrom throughoutthecommunity,fromall overtheplace.Theyloveit.Theparentsreallyappreciateit.It’sareal blessingtothem.Thisgroupissoeasy tolove.It’sfun,impactful,areallyspecialthing.It’smyfavoritethingI’ve everdoneinmyministry,”thepastor said.

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Unsungheroesoutandaboutinthesnow

Afterafewyearsoflargelydodgingsnowflakesasacommunity, wesawanotherdecentsnowfallrollingthroughearlierthisweek.

And,yes,itmucksupeverythingfromschoolstoroadstowork tothestores,butitalsospreadsabeautiful,sereneblanketacross ourfieldsandbringsoutthekidinsomanyofus,withasimple snowballorhotchocolatewhilewatchingtheflakesfallquietlyoutsideourwindows.It’sgreatwhenyoucanbehomeandsafewith yourlovedones,andalternatebetweenheadingoutsideandenjoyingthesnoworcomingback intothewarmthofhome.

Butsomedon’tquitegettoenjoythesnowasleisurelyasothers might.Wealllovetocomplainabouthowlongittakestoplowthe roadsweneedtogettowhereweneedtogo,buttheydousually eventuallygetplowedbythepeoplewhoplowandplowandplow andplowandgettoeveryonetheycanpossiblygetto.Andthisis aftermanyofthemandtheirco-workersspenthourafterhour dumpingsaltandbrineandanythingelseattheirdisposaltotryto preventtheroadsfromfreezinginthefirstplace.

Doingtheirjob,yousay?Absolutely.Justliketherestofus.Butstill exhaustinganddangerous,whenyoutakeintoaccounttheconditions.

Andeverysirenweallheargoingbyduringstorms?Theones thatmakeuscringeinside?Therearebravemenandwomenracing outtowhattheyknowisquitepossiblygoingtobeanincidentbeyondwhattherestofuscouldevencomprehend,everysingletime theyarecalledintoaction.Paramedics,EMT,EMS,police,firefighters,firepolice—younameit.Theyfaceperilonaday-to-day basis,butimagineaddingbadroadconditionsandpeoplebeing snowedinwhoneedhelp,andeverythingelsethatcomeswithwinterweather.

And,ofcourse,thereareothersoutthereatemergencyrooms thatstillneedtobestaffedinanykindofweather,andvarious otherbusinessesandoccupationsthatabsolutely,positivelymustbe operational.That’snotevenincludingtheparentwhoneedstoget outandgetdiapersormedicine.

Thepointisthattherearepeoplewhoareouttheredriving aroundduringtheseconditions,andareputtingthemselvesatrisk, foranynumberofreasons.So,ifyoufindyourselfoutthere,too,respectthat.Drivesafelyandresponsibly.

It’snotjustyourlifeyou’rerisking.

Youknow,Valentine’sDayisn’treallythatbad

Ah,yes.’TistheseasontocelebrateallthingsVD. Now,tobeclear,whenIsay,“VD,”I’mobviouslyreferencing Valentine’sDay.Lookingbackonthatopeninglineagain,itfelt likeagoodideatoclarify.

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Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Regardless,hereitis.Thedaytocelebratelovethatis,andlovethatisoneday hopedtobloom.Weremoveourshields ofcynicismandweariness,andreplace themwithblanketsofwarmthandlove, andallthatprovidesuscomfort.Itisa timetotakeastepawayfromallofthe thingsthatlifethrowsinourdirectionin anefforttocloudourmindsandobscureusfromappreciating theoneswehavearoundus,andinsteadplaceourattentionon theoneswhomakeourlivesbetterbyfillingourheartswith love.

Butthings,andopinions,cancertainlychangeovertime, can’tthey?IusedtothinkthatwhenIgotolder,Iwouldjust continuetorock-and-rollallnightandpartyeveryday.Now,ifI eitherrockorrollatnight,theonlypartythattakesplacethe nextdayistheonetakingplaceinmy knees,hip,shoulder,anklesandweird musclesinmybackthatIneverreally knewexisteduntilIhadtheoutrightaudacitytosneezeonedayand,well,there wasabrightlight.Andafewtears.And maybe...

ButIdigress.

ThepointisthattodayIneitherrocknorroll,andmyopiniononValentine’sDayhaschangedabit,aswell.Ilookforward toitnow,excitedabouttheopportunitytomakemygirlssmile withagoofycardorchocolatesinaboxshapedlikeaheart.

Youknow,theoneswhoactuallydeserveourattentionand efforts.

Look,I’lladmitit.Foryears,Iwasoneofthosebah-humbug guyswhenitcametoValentine’sDay.“Made-upholidaybythe greetingcardandcandyindustries,”I’dmutter,beforeforking overmoneyforagreetingcardandcandy.AndthenI’dgraban extrachocolate-coveredpeanutbutterhearttoanger-snackon whiledrivingaway.

Imean,there’sverylittlethattopsachocolate-covered peanutbutteranything,ifwe’rebeinghonest.Maybeasmile fromalovedone?Worldpeace? Closecalls.

Regardless,cardswerebought.Candywaspurchased,then sometimeseatenbeforereplacementcandywaslaterpurchased. Andtherewasusuallydinnerorwineorwhateverschedulesallowed.Butitstillirritatedme.Itwasn’tananniversary.It’snot anextremelyimportantdayoffaith—thoughthereisaconnectiontoamartyredsaintwhoalsohappenstooverseeepilepsy andbeekeepers,butit’snotlikewegatherinchurchesinour SundaybesttohonorthevastachievementsofSt.Valentine. Itjustfeltrandomandgrosslycapitalistic,anditkindofalwaysirkedme.

I’mblessedtohavetheladiesinmylifethatIdo,andwhileI trulydotrytomakethemknowhowspecialtheyaretomeeach andeveryday,Valentine’sDaygivesmetheexcusetobealittle moresappywiththemthannormal.Andinatimeinhistory whenhatetopslove,“dunking”onpeopleislookedatmore favorablythanhelpingthemup,andweareleftwithbutonesurvivingmemberofTheFatBoys,doesn’titfeelgoodtoembrace the“sappier”sideofthingsfromtimetotime?

So,tomylovelybride,HappyValentine’sDay.Fromourfirst datetoourweddingtothebirthofourdaughtertotoday,you continuetoamazeme.Yes,therearedayswhenIlookatyou likeyou’reLucyRicardoworkingatthechocolatefactory,and othertimeswhenyou’regivingmethatlookthatletsmeknow you’reactivelytryingtodetermineifyouhavelasereyesornot, butyouknockmysocksoffeveryday.Gratefulisnotastrong enoughword.

Andtomydaughter,sheofthesmartmouthandoddly-profoundmind?HappyValentine’sDay,kiddo.Youmakemelaugh. Youmakemefrustrated.Youawemewithyourart.Youmake mebeamwithyourkindnesstoanimalsandothers.It’sajoy gettingtoknowmoreaboutyoueveryday,andIcan’twaittosee wherethisridetakesyouinlife.

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Recognizing a comforting act of kindness

By Jerry Hardiman

Special to the Coastal Point

A friend sent us the following true story. It’s a beautiful little story of loss, grief, compassion and kindness. I came across it the other day and want to share it with Coastal Point readers. Some may have read the story before, but I think that, like me, you’ll find it’s well worth reading again.

A sad loss

According to the San Antonio Express-News, when the Scrivner family’s

14-year-old dog Abby died, little 4year-old Meredith was so sad, she asked her mother if they could write to God and send a picture so that, when Abby got to heaven, God would recognize and take care of her. This was the letter:

Dear God,

Will you please take care of my dog Abby? She died yesterday and is with you in Heaven now. I miss her very much. I am happy you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.

I hope you will play with her. She likes to swim and chase balls. I am sending some pictures of her so when you see her you will know she is my dog

and I really miss her.

Love, Meredith

Meredith and her mother then put the letter in an envelope with two pictures of Abby and addressed the envelope “To God in Heaven.” They wrote their return address on it and put it in a mailbox.

The reply

Soon after, a package wrapped in gold paper was left on the Scrivners’ front porch, addressed simply “To Meredith.” Inside was a book written by Mr. Rogers, titled “When a Dog Dies.” The original envelope and Meredith’s letter were also enclosed, along with the pictures of their beloved pet. Tucked inside the book was this note:

Dear Meredith:

Abby arrived safely in Heaven. Having the pictures was a big help, and I recognized her right away.

Abby isn’t sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me, just like it stays in your heart. Abby loved being your dog. Since we don’t have bodies in Heaven, I don’t have any pockets to keep your pictures, so I’m sending them back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abby.

Thank you for the beautiful letter, and thank your mother for helping you to write and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send you blessings every day and want you to know I love you very much. By the way, I’m easy to find. I am wherever you are and where there is love.

Love, God

We’re told that this act of loving kindness brought joy and comfort to little Meredith. There are many inspiring examples of kindness like this every day. Some say that it’s caring people like this who make God’s love visible. Just something to think about.

BBLA explains coastal resiliency, necessity

By Chip Smith, BBLA Board Member, and Mary Louise Embrey, BBLA Executive Director

Rapid development throughout Sussex County has created increased problems for environmental resiliency. Amy Marasco, councilperson and Environmental Subcommittee member for Lewes, made a critically important point at a 2024 coastal towns meeting — “Make room for the water.”

The Delaware Office of State Plan-

ning Coordination (OSPC) discourages development in Investment Level 4. Level 4 is where state policies will support agriculture, protection of natural and cultural resources, and open-space activities, including the promotion of agriculture-industry support activities. However, as seen in the OSPC dashboard data (https://devtrends.stateplanning.delaware.gov/), Sussex County has approved residential and non-residential building permits at an accelerated rate in recent years.

See BBLApage 16

Thedatatellsthestoryongrowth. Forinstance,theOSPCDevelopment TrendsData,published2023,indicates nearly40,000peoplemigratedtoSussex Countybetween2020and2023.Inaddition,buildingpermitsgrantedfor SussexCountybetween2017and2022 farexceededtheother2counties(60 percentinSussex,24percentinNew Castle,16percentinKent).ThepopulationforSussexCountywas157,307in 2000.Giventhetremendousgrowth, theprojectednumberfor2030is 290,861.

A majorimpactfulissueisthatthe coastaltownshavenodirectregulatory controloverdevelopmentconsequences generatedoutsideofcoastaltowns. Over-development,lossofforestsand wetlands,fillingoflowareasthatused toholdstormwater,thebarriereffectof

newandincreasinglyhigher/larger roads,andthehistoricactionsofthe SussexCountyCouncilarecreatingthe coastaltownsasenclavesunderserious attack.

Floodinghasbeenmadeworse; waterqualityhasdeclined;unacceptableamountsofnaturalandopenarea havebeenlost;forestsandtreeshave beenthevictimofclear-cuttingfordevelopmentprojects;birdsandfishare disappearing;various“environmental mitigationprojects”arepoorlydesigned orsubjecttofailure;and,overall,the veryspecialenvironmental,culturaland socialvaluesthatbroughtpeopletothe coastaltownsarebeinglostordegraded.

Ontheotherhand,coastaltownsare vital toDelaware’seconomy.Infact,accordingtoaSeaGrantpresentation, tourismandrecreationsupportabout 104,500jobswith$8.3billioninannual revenue.

Climateandweatherhazards

Overcrowdedcoastaltownsandthe surroundingareasaregreatlyaffectedby currentclimateandweatherconditions. IntheMid-Eastcoastalregion,the trendisincreasinglywarmtemperatures, morefrequent/powerfulstormsand floods,andlesspredictabilityintermsof weather patterns.

UsingBethanyBeachasanexample, theduneandbeachprotectionsystem requiresrenourishmentmoreoftenand withgreatervolumesofsandrequiredto restoretheoriginaldesign.Costshave escalatedduetoinflation,thehighcost ofsand,increasesinconstructionand laborcosts,andthefactthatmoresand andworkisrequiredtomaintainthe authorizedfederalprojectdesign.

Thetopfivenaturalhazardsin Delaware,accordingtotheDelaware HazardsMitigationPlan(2023),are:

• Coastalflooding;

•Tropicalcyclones(hurricanesand

tropicalstorms);

•Inlandflooding(riverine,flood, flash);

•Severewinterweather(blizzard, freezingfog,heavysnow,icestorm, sleet,winterstorm);

•Coastalerosion.

DoesDelawarehaveplansand resourcesrelatedtoresiliency?

Yes,thereareseveralagenciesworkingontheseissuesandresiliencyplanning:

•DNREChasinplaceDelaware’s ClimateActionPlan—DelawareClimate ResilienceActionsSummary 2013-2020 (https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/ energy/Documents/Climate/Plan/Dela ware-Climate-Resilience-Actions-Summary.pdf);

•DOTTransportationResilience andSustainability (https://deldot.gov/Programs/trs/);

•DelawareEmergencyManagement Agency—DetailsonNaturalDisasters (https://www.dhs.gov/archive/naturaldisasters);

•UniversityofDelawareSeaGrant Program—CoastalHazards (https://www.deseagrant.org/hazards).

Utilizingfederalbestpracticesand resources,aswellasseekingcoordinationofstateagenciesandotherexperts atthestateandlocallevels,iswhat coastaltownsrelyonforpotentialsolutionsforlocalemergencyanddisaster preparedness.However,thespecificissuesofcoastaltownsneedcoordination ofemergencyoperations,hazardmitigationandrecoveryplans.

Withclimatechangeandsea-level risebeingfundamentalthreatstothe health andwell-being,economicsurvival,andpreservationofcoastalcommunitiesandproperties,collaboration amongthecoastaltownsisanimportantstrategythatwillfacilitatesuccess, alongwithidentifyingopportunitiesto shareideas,resources,staff,equipment andfacilities.

Itisalsoimportantforcoastaltown governmentstofigureoutwhattowns need,versuswhattownswanttohelp withprioritizingandbudgeting.

Recommendationsforcoastal communitiestoaddresstogether in2025

•Recognizingdredgedmaterialas “soil”(aresource)not“spoil”(tobe wasted)anduseitbeneficiallyinnatural shorelineandrestorationprojects;

•Pointingouttodecision-makers thatsomefederalauthorities,regulationsandfundsareprimarilyreactive, notpreventative(Congresscanaddress thisissuewithneworamendedlaw);

•Addressingsocialvulnerability, somegroupsaredisproportionatelyimpacted—theagingpopulationpresents challengesduringdisastersduetomo-

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Energydecisionsshouldprioritizepeople,pragmatism

ByJosephFulgham, ChiefofPolicy&Communications DelawareHouseofRepresentatives RepublicanCaucus

Thiswinter,manyDelawarefamilies haveseentheirelectricitybillsrisedramatically.Whilemuchoftheescalation canbetracedtocoldweather,higher naturalgasprices,increaseddemand andlowersupply,someofitisattributabletoourstate’senergypolicies.On thatfront,consumersandtaxpayerscan expecttobereachingprogressively deeperintotheirpocketsforyearsto come.

Delawarehasamulti-facetedenergy plantomakeourstate“netcarbonzero,” alaudablegoalbutonelikelytohave far-reachingfinancialimplications.

Oneaspectofthisstrategyisalaw revisedin2021requiringmajorelectric-

ityutilitiestoderiveanincreasingpercentageoftheirpowerfromrenewable energy.Currently,25percentof Delaware’selectricitymustcomefrom renewables,aratethatwillriseannually overthenext10years,toppingoutat40 percentin2035.

OfficialswithPJMInterconnection, aregionalorganizationthatmanages theflowofelectricityacross13states, havecitedthisasapointofconcern. Theynotethatfossil-fuelpowerplants havebeenrapidlyretiredinrecentyears butthatthenewrenewableenergyfacilitiesthatweresupposedtotaketheir placehavenotbeenbuiltfastenoughto fillthedeficit—squeezingsupply.

Anothercomponentofourenergy futureistheDelawareEnergySolutions Actof2024.SignedintolawinSeptember,thestatutewillcreateadetailed frameworkforsoliciting,considering

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andpotentiallyapprovingfutureoffshorewindprojects.ThestatuteauthorizestheStateEnergyOfficetoseekand developlong-termcontractstopurchase 800to1,200megawattsofoffshore windelectricity.

Theimpactofthelegislationcould beconsiderable.Basedontheaverage generatingcapacityofanoffshorewind turbine(55percent),thismeasurewould allowstateofficialstocontractfor enoughdeliverablepowertoservice 460,000homes—aboutequaltothe totalnumberofhousingunitsin Delaware.AccordingtotheInternationalRenewableEnergyAgency,offshorewindturbinesproduceelectricity twiceascostlyasonshorewindand70 percentmoreexpensivethanphotovoltaicsolar.

Anotherlaw,theDelawareClimate ChangeSolutionsActof2023,could

impactelectricityratesandincrease state andlocalspending.Thelawcommitsthestatetoreducenetgreenhouse gasemissionsbyatleast50percent (comparedto2005)by2030andto havenetzeroemissionsby2050. Delaware’sClimateActionPlanserves astheframeworktoguideallstate agenciestowardachievingthesegoals. Whilethelawdoesnotgrantany newregulatoryauthority,itrequiresall agenciestotakeclimatechangeconsiderationsintoaccountwhencreatingnew regulationsoramendingexistingones.

The targetscanbeachievedbycombiningemissioncutswithoffsets,such asnewfarmingandforestrypractices. Someofthesenetreductionswilllikely beaccomplishedwithnewregulations, withtheexpensebornebythoseaffected.

Thebillalsomandatesthatagencies considergreenhousereductiongoals

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bility,health,incomeandotherissues;

•Recognizingthatmanycurrent challengesarecausedbyalackofstaff andfunds;lackofsupportfromstate, countyandfederalgovernments;

•Addressingdeferredmaintenance ofstormwaterinfrastructure,cleaning outdrainsandswales,installingcheckvalves;

•UsingtheDelawareFloodPlanningTool

(https://floodplanning.dnrec.delaware.g ov/)tovisualizethefloodrisk,developmentpatterns,etc.(keepinginmindthe dataset doesnotreflectthemorerecent developmentplans);andtheNOAA SeaLevelRiseTool

(https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tool s/slr.html)forvisualizingrisksofsealevelrise.

Conclusion

BBLAisexploringwaystoencouragenecessarycoordinationofthe coastaltownstobenefittheproperty ownerswhowanttofeelconfidentthat whenextremeconditionsand/ordisastersoccur,acoordinatedplanisinplace.

FederalagencieslikeFEMAand HomelandSecurityhaveworkedinrecent yearstoprovidecommunitieswith bestpracticesandresourcesforcommunitiesthatwanttobeproactiveintheir actionstomitigatecertainsituations whenevertheymightoccur.

Withalllevelsofgovernmentworkingwithlocalcommunitiestoaddress Delaware’scurrentdaycoastalcommunitiesandcommittingtocreatestrong plansandagreementsbasedondataand climatescience,thefutureofresilient coastaltownswillbepromising.

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

Reader:Selbyville needsdiner,nothomes

Editor:

Toomanyhousingdevelopmentsin ourcommunityhaveledtoastrainon localresourcesandinfrastructure.The once-quietneighborhoodsnowbustle withactivity,andthenaturallandscape hasbeensignificantlyaltered.While someresidentsappreciatethegrowth anddevelopment,othersareconcerned

aboutthelong-termimpactsontheenvironmentandcommunityspirit.Balancingprogresswithpreservationhas becomeadelicatechallengeforlocalauthorities.

Putapauseondevelopmentinour communityaslocalofficialsandour communitymembersreassesstheenvironmentalimpactofcontinuedbuilding toensurethatfutureprojectsalignwith oursustainabilitygoals.Itiscrucialto takethissteptopreservethenatural beautyandresourcesofourareawhile

fosteringabetterqualityoflifeforall residents.

So,here’sasuggestionandrecommendationtothelocalauthoritiesand residents:Selbyvilleneedsadinernot morehomes,sowhynotbuildone?As moreandmorefolksfromNewYork, PennsylvaniaandNewJerseyaremovingdownheretoSussexCounty,we needtoputahaltonthehomebuilding andhavesomeonebuildusadinerright hereintown.Imaginetheinviting aromaoffreshlybrewedcoffee,theclat-

terofdishesandthewarm,bustlingatmosphereofaBrooklyndinerrightin ourcommunity.

BringingaBrooklyn-styledinerto ourcommunitywouldbearewarding venturethatcanprovideanostalgicand enjoyablediningexperienceforall. Brooklyndinersareknownfortheir distinctivecharm,characterizedbyclassicAmericancomfortfood,retrodécor andawelcomingenvironment.These

whenbuyingequipment,performing constructionandmaintenance,anddesigningandoperatingpublicinfrastructure.

MorefamiliartomanyDelawareans aretheregulationsadoptedbythe DelawareDepartmentofNaturalResourcesandEnvironmentalControl (DNREC)restrictingthesalesofnew fuel-poweredvehicles.

Therulesrequirethatstartingayear fromthisfall,43percentofallnewcars andlight-dutytrucksshippedto Delawaredealershipsbezero-emission vehic les.Thatpercentagewillincrease

annually,to82percentbyModelYear 2032.Theregulationsprohibitpurchasingnewfuel-poweredvehiclesoutside thestateandregisteringthemhere.

Theruleswereadoptedeventhough morethan94percentof4,426individualpubliccommentssubmittedto DNRECaspartoftheregulatory processopposedtheproposal.

Asidefromlimitingconsumerchoice andpotentiallyincreasingnewcar prices,utilities,governmentsandpropertyownerswillneedtoinvestmillions ofdollarsinstallingacharginginfrastructuresupportingthetransitionto vehicleelectrification.Thesecostswill includeupgradingthetransmissionnetwork—acostthatregulatorsgenerally allowtobepassedontoratepayers.

Holdingcomfortablemajoritiesin theHouseandSenate,DemocraticlawmakersjoinedwithGov.JohnCarneyto advancethesepolicies,sayingtheywere neededtobattleclimatechange.However,inaJune2018opinioncolumn lamentingthelackofpollutioncontrols onout-of-statepowerplants,thegovernorstatedthat“90percentof Delaware’sairpollutioncomesfrom otherstates.”

ThepotentialforDelaware’spolicies toaffectglobalwarmingorclimate changeisnegligible.Ourstate’s1millionresidentsconstituteabout0.012 percent,or12thousandthsof1percent, oftheworldpopulation.

AccordingtotheU.S.EnergyInformationAdministration,36stateshave

less expensiveresidentialelectricityrates (November2024).Yet,wehaveimplementedlawsandregulationsthatwill pileonadditionalexpenseswithoutany realhopeofimpactingtheEarth’sclimate.

Ourenergyfutureshouldbebased onsoundscienceandfiscalpragmatism, notjustgoodintentions.It’sthatbelief thathasledourmemberstooppose manyofourcurrentpolicies.

Ourmembersbelieveinenergypoliciesthattreatcitizensandbusiness owners aspartnersinsteadofadversaries.Caringforourcitizensandrecognizingourresponsibilitytobegood stewardsoftheplanetshouldnotbe viewedasmutuallyexclusivegoals.

dinersoftenfeaturecozybooths,vintage signsandamenuthatincludeseverythingfromheartybreakfastsandjuicy burgerstocreamymilkshakesand homemadepies.Don’tweallremember theshowcasefilledwithyummydesserts asweenteredthedinerandthenostalgicambiancethattransportspatrons backtoasimplertime?Sowhatabout it?

WyattCook Selbyville

Pastorcallsforlove, mercy‘inthefaceoffear’

Editor:

Everyday,Isitwithpeoplefromall walksoflifewhoarestrugglingwith fear,anxiety,anddepression.Inmany cases,Ihearpeoplebeingtoldtheyare unworthyofunconditionallove,made tofeelliketheirexistencedoesnotmatter.Theseturbulenttimesdemandthat wecommitourselvestoshowcompassion,kindness,andempathytowardall people—noexceptions.Thecommand to“loveoneanother”isfoundatleast16 timesintheNewTestamentofthe Christianscriptures.

AsaLutheranpastor,Iamcalledto reflectonourfaith’scentralprinciplesof loveandjustice,particularlyduringmomentswhentheworldseemstobe growingmoredivided.InScripture,we arecalledtospeakupforthosewho cannotspeakforthemselvesandtodefendtherightsofthepoorandneedy. Thesewordsareadirectchallengeto thoseinpower—whetherpolitical,social,orreligious—toactjustlyandmercifully.

ItisvitaltoacknowledgethecomplexandpainfulhistoryoftheLutheran tradition,whichhasrootsinbothprofoundloveanddestructivehatred.MartinLuther’swritings,initiallymeantfor reform,werelaterdistortedtojustify atrocitiesduringWorldWarII.This distortioncausedimmenseharmand suffering.AsaLutheran,Iammindful ofthispainfulhistoryandremainvigilantinstandingonthesideofjustice

andequity,knowingthatthecalltolove ourneighborsisnotacalltocomfort buttoaction.

Throughoutmytimeasamilitary chaplainandaveteranofmultipleconflicts, I’veseenfirsthandthesignificance ofournation’scommitmenttocaring forothers,especiallyinthemostdifficultoftimes.Itwascrucialtocreatea spacewhereindividualscouldbewho andhowtheywerecreated,withoutfear ofjudgmentordiscrimination.These valuesofrespect,inclusion,andcareare notjustmilitaryideals;theyaredeeply rootedinfaith.Theyremindusthat everypersonhasinherentworthand dignity,andthismustbeupheldregardless oftheirbackground,belief,oridentity.Whetheronthebattlefieldorin everydaylife,oursharedresponsibilityis toseeoneanotherasfullyhumanand worthyofloveandcare.

AtCommunityLutheranChurch, westrivetoliveoutthesevaluesevery day.Weembracelove,mercy,andjus-

tice—notjustinourwordsbutinour actions.Westandinsolidaritywith thosewhoaremarginalized,becausewe believethisisnotapoliticalstance,but abiblicalone.Ourmissionisclear:to liveoutthegospeloflove,mercy,and justiceforallpeople.

Inthesechallengingtimes,itisessentialthatwe,aspeopleoffaith,be knownforourunwaveringcommitment tolove,mercy,andjustice.Thiscallis notanewone.Itechoesthewordsof JesusinMatthew25:34-40,wherethe King,speakingtotherighteous,says:

“ThentheKingwillsaytothoseon hisright,‘Come,youwhoareblessedby myFather,inherittheKingdompreparedforyoufromthecreationofthe world.ForIwashungry,andyoufed me.Iwasthirsty,andyougavemea drink.Iwasastranger,andyouinvited meintoyourhome.Iwasnaked,and yougavemeclothing.Iwassick,and youcaredforme.Iwasinprison,and youvisitedme.’

Inthefaceoffear,wemustrememberthatourcallaspeopleoffaithisto liveoutourfaithintangiblewaysthat bringhealingandhopetoahurting world.Letusbeknownforourcommitmenttolovingothers,forouractsof mercy—forallpeople,withoutexceptionjustasourCreatorlovesusunconditionally.

Intheend,itisthismissionofunconditionalandmercythatwillguideus forwardtocontinuetomakeAmerica great.

PastorKarisGraham CommunityLutheranChurch

Readerdisagrees withmoratoriumidea

Editor:

Inoticeinthelastseveralmonths manyreadershavebeenwritingin,requestingamoratoriumonnewhome

RealEDvice

Therearevariousothermattersbesidesmortgagesthatif,remainunpaid,canattachtoyour homeasalien.

Let’ssayJohnSmithfallsbehindonhishomeowner’sassociationdues.TheHOAcanplacea lienforunpaidassociationdues ontheproperty.Or,JaneSmith failstopayherDelawareincomeorfederaltaxesfor years.Unpaidtaxes,resultinginajudgmentagainstthe owner,wouldattachasalientothepropertyitself.As afinalexample,JacobSmithceasestopayhisSussex Countypropertytaxes,leadingtoyearsofbacktaxes owedplusinterest.NotonlycantheCountyplacea lienonhishouse,buttheycanforceasaleinorderto collectwhatisowed.

Whatisworthkeepinginmindisthat,whileitcan becostlyandtimeconsumingtocollectunpaiddebt, anditcouldtakeyearsforaforcedsaleorforeclosure tooccur,whenthepropertyownersellsthehome,the settlementofficewillrequirethatalldelinquenciesare paidinfulltoensuretitleisclearforthebuyer.It’s better topaythepiper,asitwillcatchupwithyouat thetimeofasale.

VeronicaTownsend Weidman&Townsend,P.A. (302)539-1388 Veronica@wtdelaw.com

Manypeopledonotrealize that,besidesmortgages,thereare debtsthataffectone’sabilityto selltheirhome.Itcanbeveryupsettingforahomeownertorealize thisrightbeforethesaleofreal estateisfinalized.

Irecallapendingrealestate settlementwherethetitlesearch showedamortgagethatthesellerexpectedtopayoff andasecond,unexpected,lien—ahomeequitylineof credit.Thesellerexpectedtopayoffthemortgagethey hadobtainedtopurchasethehomewhentheysold. However,becausethelineofcreditwassignedwithlittlefanfareatabankbranch,thesellerdidnotrealize thatthelineofcreditusedthehomeascollateraland thatitwasarecordedlienagainsttheproperty.

Alineofcreditisalienandisacloudontitlethat mustbehandledforarealestatesettlementtoproceed. Evenifneverdrawnupon,therearebankfeesanda veryimportantclosureletterthatmustbeprocessedin orderforthebuyertohavecleartitle.Imagine,inthis case,ifthelineofcredithadbeenfullydrawnuponand themoniesowedexceededtheproceedsfromthesale.

MeaghanMahoneyHudson Ward&TaylorLLC (302227-1406

MHudson@wardtaylor.com

Liensonyourhomecancomein allshapesandsizes,bigandsmall, legitimateandillegitimate.Thereare commonliens,suchasmortgages andhomeequityloans...Yousat downandsignedthedocuments,so, hopefully,nosurprisethere.

Someuncommonlienscanincludefederalandstatetaxliens… Thesmall-businessownerfailstopayunemploymentinsurance,andtheStateplacesalienontheirpersonalresidence. Orthemechanic’slien…thegeneralcontractoroverseeing yourremodeldoesn’tpaytheplumber,whoputsalienon yourhomefortheirlaborandmaterialcosts.Andmypersonalfavorite…Yourrefusaltopaythehomeownerassociationduesfollowingtheirdenialofyourproposedbackyard ParrotHeadtikibaroasishasnowresultedintheHOA placingalienonyourhome.Then,whenthevolcanoreally blowsandyoudiscoveryouridentityhasbeenstolen,credits cardopenedandmaxedout,andmultipledebtcollectorsare filingliensagainstyourhome.

Allwellandscary,withthemoralofthestorybeing:pay yourtaxes,requestproofofpaymentsfromyourcontractor, keepyourHOAaccountcurrent,andreviewyourcreditreportsfromtimetotime(orbetteryet,freezeyourcredit).

DanConway Scott&Shuman,P.A. (302)537-1147 DConway@scottshumanlaw.com

SussexCountyreal estatemarketends 2024onahighnote

TheSussexCountyrealestatemarketclosedout2024withasurgein homesales,evenaspricesshowedsigns ofstabilizationandhomestooklonger tosell,representativesoftheSussex CountyAssociation ofRealtorsannouncedthisweek.

Accordingtothelatestdata,they said,thetotalsolddollarvolumefor Decemberreached$263.75million,reflectinga23.3percentyear-over-year increase,thoughdown8percentfrom November.Closedsalesroseto479 homes,a27.4percentjumpcompared tolastyearand4.8percenthigherthan thepreviousmonth—“aclearsign thatbuyerdemandremainsstrong.” Whileoverallsalesactivitywasup, homepricespresentedamixedpicture. Themediansoldpriceroseto $466,104,a1.4percentincreasefrom December2023and1.9percenthigher thanNovember.However,theaverage soldpricedroppedto$547,960,down 4.3percentyear-over-yearand11.5 percentfromthepreviousmonth,indicatingthatwhilemorehomesareselling,somehigher-endsalesmaybe taperingoff.

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AGissuesdataprivacytipstoprotectDelawareans

InrecognitionofNationalDataPrivacyDayonJan.28,DelawareAttorney GeneralKathyJenningsencouraged Delawareanstotakestepstoprotect theirdataprivacy.Delawareansnow haveincreasedprotectionsunderthe newDelawarePersonalDataPrivacy Act(DPDPA),whichtookeffecton Jan.1,Jenningsnoted.

“Delawareansnolongerhavetoaccepttheunlimitedcollectionofpersonal dataaboutthemselvesortheirchildren bybusinesses,”saidJennings.“Thanks tothenewDelawarePersonalDataPrivacyAct,Delawareanshavenewtoolsat

theirdisposal,andmyofficehasnew authoritytobetterprotectDelawareans’ dataprivacy.”

TheDPDPAprovidesconsumers withseveralrightstoprotectpersonal data.Delawareanscanlearnmoreabout theirdataprivacyrightsat privacy.delaware.gov.

Jenningsofferedsometipstopromotedataprivacy:

•Asknottotrack.Businessesare nowrequiredtoaskpermissiontouse sensitivedata,includingthingslikeprecise location,geneticorbiometricdata, ethnicorigin,andmentalandhealth

conditions.Ifyoudon’tthinkthebusinessneedsthatdata,don’tletthem trackit.

•Checkprivacysettingsonyourmobilephone.Undersettings,mostphones showwhetherornotappscancurrently trackyourlocation.Iftheappdoesn’t needyourlocation,don’tshareit.

•Setsocialmediaaccountstoprivate.Scammersoftenfindoutinformationaboutyoubysearchingyourpublic social mediaprofiles.

•Requestdatabrokersdeleteyour data.Therearethousandsofbusinesses calleddatabrokersthathaveprofileson

you,eventhoughyou’veneverheardof thebusiness.UndertheDPDPA,you cannowasktoaccessanddeleteyour information.

•Exerciseyourrights.Useyour DPDPArightstoaccess,corrector deletepersonaldatausedbybusinesses younolongerdobusinesswith.Businessesarenowrequiredtoprovideyou withinformationonhowtoexercise these newrights.

•Tellbusinessestonotsellyourdata. TheDPDPAalsogivesDelawareans newrightstooptoutofthesaleoftheir information.Youcantypicallyfindase-

Atthesametime,homesaretaking longertosell.Themediandayson market(DOM)climbedto42days,a 61.5percentincreasefromlastyearand 55.6percenthigherthaninNovember. TheaverageDOMreached58days,up 7.4percentyear-over-yearand11.5 percentmonth-over-month—“ashift suggestingthatbuyersaretakinga moredeliberateapproachintheir homesearches.”

Price-per-square-foottrendsalsoreflectedthatmarketshift.Themedian pricepersquarefootfellto$226,down

5.8percentYoYand3percentMoM, whiletheaveragepricepersquarefoot declinedto$255,markinga7.9percentdropYoYandan8.9percentdecreaseMoM.Thosefiguresindicate somepriceadjustmentsasthemarket continuestobalancesupplyanddemand,SCAORrepresentativessaid.

“Despitelongermarkettimesand pricerecalibrations,SussexCounty’s realestatemarketremainedactiveto closeouttheyear.Theincreasein closedsalessuggeststhatbuyersare stilleagertopurchase,evenastheyexercisemorecautioninpricingnegotiations.”

“Asthemarketmovesinto2025,” theysaid,“factorslikeinterestrates,in-

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ventorylevels,andeconomictrends willlikelyshapebuyerandsellerbehavior.Whiledemandremainssteady, sellersmayneedtoapproachpricing strategicallyasmarketconditions evolve.”

Formoreinformation,contactAssociationExecutiveStephanieMoody atsmoody@scaor.comorvisit SCAOR.com.

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AveryHall Insurancecelebrates 100thanniversary

AveryHallInsuranceannouncedrecentlythatthecompanywascelebrating its100thanniversary.AveryHallbegan in1925asasmallbusinessoutof founderAveryW.Hall’sfarmhouse. Thecompanynowhasfivelocations, includinginSelbyville,andmorethana hundredemployees.

“Thecompanyisexcitedtocelebrate acenturyofsuccessandlooksforward tothenextcenturyofgrowth,”representativessaid.

In1981,Hallretiredat82,leaving the companyinthehandsofsixtrusted producers.Thebusinesshascontinued togrow,expandingtoprovideservices forpersonalandbusinessinsurance,and individualhealthandemployeebenefits.

“Thistrendofgrowthcontinues today.AveryHallismovingintothe nextcenturywithrenewedenergy,expansiveresources,andtheguidanceof localleadership.”

Thisyearmarksnotonly100years ofbusinessforAveryHallbutacentury aspartofthecommunity.

“Q ualityservicewasoftheutmost importancetoHall,notonlythrough providingreliableinsuranceguidance butalsothroughhands-oncommunity involvement.AveryHallInsuranceis proudtocontinuehislegacytoday throughcharitablegivingandcultivatingateamofprofessionalspassionate aboutvolunteerism.”

“Overthepastcentury,we’vegrown andadapted,alwaysputtingourclients first.Thisanniversaryisn’tjustabout lookingback—it’saboutlooking ahead,”saidMaryMengason,senior vicepresidentofAveryHall,“Weare excitedtocontinueevolvingandbuildingonthislegacy,continuingtobea trustedpartnerforourclient’sinsurance andbenefitsneeds.”

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AveryHallInsuranceisplanningto formallycelebratethemilestoneatits headquartersinSalisbury,Md.,inJune. lectionthatsays“Donotsellmyinformation”onwebsites.

•Turnofftargetedadvertising.The DPDPAallowsDelawareanstooptout of targetedadvertising.Youcanvisit majorplatformsandturnoffpersonalizedads.

•Exercisetheserightsforyourkids. TheDPDPAallowsparentstomake accessrequestsonbehalfoftheirchildren.

•Contactus.ContacttheDepartmentofJustice’sprivacyteamatprivacy@delaware.govifyouhaveany concernsaboutabusiness’sdataprivacy practicesorhaveunresolvedcomplaints withabusiness.

SelbyvilleHometownHeroesBannerprogramopenforapplications

TheSelbyvilleHometownHeroes BannerProgramisdesignedasaliving tributetorecognizeandhonorcurrent militarypersonnelorveteranswhohave servedintheU.S.ArmedForces.

Toqualify,aveteranorcurrentlyenlistedpersonnel,livingordeceased, musthaveorhadafamilialorhistorical connectiontoSelbyville(attended school,hasarelativeorserved,etc.)at

somepointduringtheirlife.Those honoredonwarmemorialsandveteransrecommendedbythelocalVFW andAmericanLegionPostsqualifyas well.

Thebannersare30-by-60-inchbannersmadefromheavySunbrellamaterial,printedonbothsides,andwill displaytheserviceperson’sphotograph, includingtheirfullname,branchofthe

militaryandtheeraofservice(World WarI,WorldWarII,Vietnam,etc.).

EachbannerrequirestheHometown Heroformtobefilledoutandaphotographoftheheroinuniform.Applicationsarebeingacceptedonafirst-come, first-servedbasisandarelimitedin number.

Forfurtherinformation,contactRegentCarolEvansorViceRegentMar-

ciaHilovsky,MajorNathanielChapter NSDAR,at majornathanielmitchell@gmail.com. Donationsaregreatlyappreciated;however,adonationdoesnotguaranteethat theveteranwillbefeatured.Shouldthe SelbyvilleHometownHeroesProject becomefullyfunded,donationsmaybe usedtosupportotherHometownHeroesBannerprojects.

constructiondevelopmentsinourarea. Asareaderwhounderstandssupplyand-demandeconomics,Ifeelthisisa badidea.CoastalDelawarealreadysuffersfromalackofworkforcehousing andalackofaffordablehousingingeneral.

Thisisalargeretirementareaandan areaofvacationersandretirees.Our housingcostsareartificiallyboostedby ahugedemographicofBabyBoomers retiringhere.Ourareahasthecurious distinctionofhavingveryexpensive housinginconjunctionwithlow-paying ser vice-industryjobsthatdonotprovideincomesallowingyouraverage working-classcitizentoliveandworkin thesamearea.

Simplyput,ifnewconstructionwere tohalt,demandwillnotgoawayand housingprices,whichalreadystartat $500,000,willbecomeevenlessobtainableforourworkingclass,exacerbating ashortageofworkers.

Onceastatethatboastedemploymentinsectorssuchasbanking,manufacturingandchemicalproduction, Delawarehasnowbecomealmostan exclusiveservice-basedeconomy.StudyingGDPfiguresfrom2000,onecansee thatDelaware’seconomyhasbeenin declineforasustainedamountoftime.

OureconomyincoastalDelawareis almostexclusivelydependenton tourismandthesupplyofdollarsthat comesfromfinanciallywell-offretirees thatcanaffordtolivehere,whilemany localsarepushedfartherandfartherinlandduetohighcostsofhousing.

ItisironicthatDelaware,astatethat widelypromotesitselfasaliberalmecca, hasbeensoquietandapatheticregardingprovidingabasichumanrightforits working-classhousing.Onthismetric, Delawareisnotonlyfailingbutfailing miserably.

BrandonLewis OceanView

Newpostmaster introduceshimself

intotheroleofPostmasterforOcean View,acommunityrichintradition andpromise.Aswebegin2025,the U.S.PostalServiceisalsoembarking onaremarkableyear,celebrating250 yearsofDeliveringforAmerica.

Thishistoricmilestoneisamomentofreflectionandprogress.Here inOceanView,weareembracingthe futurewithoptimizationstoournetworkandservicesdesignedtomeet yourneeds.FromexpandingUSPS GroundAdvantageforaffordable shippingtointroducingnewservices likeNext-DayPr ioritythatmakes shippingfasterandmoreconvenient, USPSremainsdedicatedtoproviding reliableandinnovativesolutions.

Iamdeeplycommittedtoserving OceanViewandensuringourPost Officeremainsacornerstoneofthe community.MyteamandIlookforwardtostrengtheningconnections, supportinglocalbusinesses,anddeliveringtheserviceexcellenceyou’ve cometoexpect.

ThankyoufortrustingUSPStobe partofyourdailylives.Here’stoa brightyearahead!

Richard Zurowski,Postmaster OceanViewPostOffice

Jenningsannouncesre-electioncampaignforAG

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy JenningsannouncedThursday,Feb.6, thatshewillseekre-electiontoathird term,citingprogressonviolentcrimeand theongoingthreatthatshesaidasecond TrumppresidencyposestoDelawareans.

“Myjobistoprotectthisstate,and thatjobhasnevermatteredmore,”said Jennings.“InDelaware,ourworkhas broughtviolentcrimetohistoriclowsand madeourcriminaljusticesystemstronger andfairer—butthatworkisfarfrom finished.AndinWashingtonwehavea presidentwhobelievesheisaking,and

whobeginseveryweekwithanewassault onDelawareans’fundamentalrightsand basicsafety.TheAttorneyGeneralhas been,andwillbe,Delaware’sfirstlineof defenseinthatfight.

“Everymomentispreciousrightnow, andwedonothavetimetowasteona bigannouncement.Thisisanall-handson-deckmomentforourstateandour country,andit’simportantforDelawareanstoknowthatI’mnotstandingdown. Ihavefoughtmywholelifetoprotectthe safety,therights,thefreedomsandthe dignityofthepeopleofthisstate.Thisis

whereI’mneeded.”

Sincetakingofficein2019,Jennings hasoverseenreductionsinviolentcrime, concurrentwithreductionsinDelaware’s prisonpopulationandrateofrecidivism. Underherleadership,theDOJhas launchedenforcementinitiativesagainst white-collarcrime,governmentcorruptionandhumantrafficking.

Jenningshasalsochampionedlandmarklegislativereforms,fromcriminal justiceandpolicingreformstostronger bailrulesforviolentoffenders,tothe mostsignificantgun-safety legislationin

ageneration.

Shehasalsowonseveralmajorcourt battles,shenoted,includingrepeated victoriesoverthegunlobby;thesuccessfuldefenseofabortionrightsinSeaford; defendingDelawareans’earlyandabsenteevotingrights;securingthelargestenvironmentalandpharmaceutical settlementsinstatehistory;andwinning majorvictoriesoverthefirstandsecond TrumpAdministrations,includingarecentrestrainingorderthatsavedmore than$5billioninfederalfundsfor Delaware.

Obituaries

LeslieE.‘Les’Bissell,78

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LeslieE.“Les”Bissell,78,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawayFeb.3, 2025,atJeffersonHospitalin Philadelphia,Pa.Hewasbornon May26,1946,tothelateLeslieA. BissellandGrace(Barrell)Bissell,in Reading,Pa.

HegraduatedfromMountPenn HighSchool,intheClassof1964. HejoinedtheU.S.ArmyReservesin 1966andserveduntilhonorablydischargedin1972.Heretiredfrom ContinentalCan/Sunocoin1991 andmovedtoDelaware.Whileretired,hekeptbusydoingoddjobs andwasalwayshelpingothers.However,hismostbelovedjobwasbeing aschoolbusdriver.Helovedhisstudentsandtheirfamilies,andwould oftenattendtheireventsoutsideof schoolhoursbecauseeveryoneloved Mr.Les.

Hewasawonderful,quietman whowaslovedbyallwhomethim. Heenjoyedboatingandcamping withfamilyandhuntingwithhis sons.Hestrivedtoattendevery sportingeventforhisgrandchildren.

Inadditiontohisparents,Bissell wasprecededindeathbyhisbrother FredBissell.Heissurvivedbyhis lovingwifeof30years,Tess(Pr y)

Bissell;hissons,ToddBissellof Rochester,N.Y.,JamesBissell(and Robbin)ofKempton,Pa.,Michael Bissell(andSheena)ofTemple,Pa., JaredBissell(andCandice)of Lenhartsville,Pa.;andstepdaughter BridgettePerrotta(andSteve)of Lewes,Del.Hewasalsoaloving grandfathertoallhisgrandchildren whomhelovedsomuch:Anthony, SaraandAnnmariePerrotta,Alivia, Michael,Paige,Jack,EmilyandNatalieBissell,and,ofcourse,hisloving dog,Terry.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis brotherDennisBissell(andKathy) ofLaurel,Del.

AcelebrationofBissell’slifewill beheldinthespring.Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhismemorymaybe directedtoSpecialOlympics Delaware,619SouthCollegeAve., Newark,DE19716.Hislifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

RobertH.‘Bob’Burke,85

RobertH.“Bob”Burke,85,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawayonSaturday,Feb.1,2025,atBeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.BornonFeb.25, 1939,inEnglewood,N.J.,tohisparents,thelateAugustandHelen Burke,Herosefromhumblebegin-

ningstoachieveremarkableaccomplishments.

Hewasthefirstinhisfamilyto attendcollege,earninghisdegree fromSt.Peter’sUniversityin1960. Followinghisgraduation,heserved intheU.S.Armyandwentontobecomethefirstmarketingmanagerfor whatwasthenknownasMaster Charge.Helaterenjoyedadistinguished26-yearcareerinbanking, retiringaschairmanofBankofNew York–Delaware.

In1964,BurkemarriedCathi Smyth,whowashisdevotedpartner for58years,untilherpassingin 2022.Together,theyraisedtwochildren,MichaelandChristine,and wereblessedwithsixgrandchildren. Justsixmonthsbeforehispassing, Burkewelcomedhisfirstgreatgrandchild,ajoyousadditiontothe family.Knownaffectionatelyas“Pop Pop,”hewillbesorelymissedbyall whoknewandlovedhim.Hislegacy willliveonthroughhisfamilyand thememoriessharedbyallwhohad theprivilegeofknowinghim. Burkewasprecededindeathby hisbelovedwifeCathi(Smyth) Burke;andhisbrotherEd.Heissur-

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vivedbyhissonMichael(andMaureen)andtheirchildrenConnor, Colleen,EmmetandIan;hisdaughterChristineKennedy(andFrank) andtheirchildrenMichael(andJennifer)andMolly;aswellashisgreatgrandson,WesleyRobert,whowas namedinBurke’shonor.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Saturday,Feb.15,2025,atnoonat ParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,ClarksvilleChapel,locatedat 34874AtlanticAvenue,OceanView, Del.Visitationwilltakeplaceprior totheservice,from10a.m.tonoon onthesameday.Burke’slifememorialwebpageisonlineat www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

PatriciaAnn ‘Pat’Chamberlin,79

PatriciaAnn“Pat”Chamberlin, 79,ofFrankford,Del.,passedaway onMonday,Feb.3,2025,ather home.ShewasborninMillville, Del.,onMay14,1945,daughterof thelateErnestJ.Steeleandthelate Catherine(Custins)Steele. Chamberlinworkedasahome healthcareaideandasanaideatthe MillsboroNursingHome.Inadditiontoservingasahealthcare worker,sheworkedforseveralyears asawaitressattheJoyFreezein Frankford.

Shewillberememberedasthe matriarchofherfamily,whereshealwaystookcareoftheneedsofher family.Shealsoenjoyedgoingtothe casinoswithhersisterJeanette.

Inadditiontoherparents,Chamberlinwasprecededindeathbyher

husband,JamesChamberlin;her companionof40years,JosephTweedle;abrother,ErnestJ.SteeleJr.and asister,MarySteele.Sheissurvived byhertwochildren,AndreaChamberlinandHarryBanks;astepdaughter,MichelleKassab;two granddaughters,HaleyandAbigail Batton;asister,JeanetteGoslee;and severalniecesandnephews. Avisitationandfuneralservice wastobeheldonTuesday,Feb.11, 2025,attheFrankfordChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,43 ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.IntermentwastofollowatMillville CemeteryinMillville,Del.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MalissaAnnDorsey,87

MalissaAnnDorsey,87,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyon Feb.3,2025.BornonSept.7,1937,

inVirginia,shewasthedaughterof thelateGeorgeDorseyandMaggie (Godwin)Dorsey.

Adevotedhomemaker,shededicatedherlifetoherfamily,cherishingeverymomentspentwithher childrenandgrandchildren.She foundjoyinthesimplepleasuresof life—workingonpuzzlesandword searches,reading,watchingher belovedsoapoperasandwesterns, andaboveall,sharingloveand laughterwiththoseshehelddear. Shewas“Mom-Mom”toeveryone. Herwarmth,kindness,andunwaveringloveforherfamilywillbe deeplymissedbyallwhoknewher. Dorseywasprecededindeathby herparents;threesons,Kevin, SylvesterandTerry;twodaughters, JeanetteandCynthia;fourbrothers, Bill,Chester,CarltonandAlfred; threesisters,Alice,Geraldineand Rose;andagreat-grandson.Sheis survivedbyherchildrenAlex(and Linda),Glendora(andOscar), Robert,Gregory,Kendall,Juanita (andKim),Calvin,Timothy,Linda andGary(andCatina);foursisters, PhyllisLewis,LevolaHopkins, ReginaTaylorandStephanieDukes (Rozelle);twobrothers,Apostle IvoryHopkins(andEvelyn)and NathanielHopkins;asister-in-law, RuthDorsey;twoveryspecialnieces, ConnieWiseandCarolynWatson; 34grandchildren;104great-grandchildren;12great-great-grandchildren;andahostofadoptive grandchildren,nieces,nephewsand cousins.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Sunday,Feb.16,2025,atSt.John 2ndBaptistChurchinMillsboro, Del.,at2:30p.m.,withavisitation from1to2:30p.m.,priortothestart oftheservice.IntermentwillimmediatelyfollowtheserviceatSt.John 2ndBaptistCemetery.Dorsey’slife memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

RubyMae(Bryant)Evans,85

RubyMae(Bryant)Evans,85,of Roxana,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onSunday,Feb.9,2025,inthecomfortofherownhome,withhercaringfamilyatherside.Shewasborn onJuly29,1939,thedaughterofthe lateWilliamJ.BryantandLelia (Davis)BryantofBerlin,Md.She wasagraduateofStephenDecatur HighSchoolinBerlin,Md.,inthe Classof1957.

Evanshadalong,successfulcareer intheinsuranceindustrythat spanned42years.Sheopenedand ranherownindependentinsurance agency,EvansInsurance,in1988, untilherretirementin2012.She oftensaid,“Iloveworkingininsurance!”

Shealsoenjoyedgardeningand tendingtoherflowersaroundher

homeandwatchingherbeloved hummingbirds.Sheenjoyedgoingto thebeach,spendingtimearoundher poolandcampingovernightatAssateague.Shelikedtorideherbike, takingwalksandalwayslookedforwardtoweekendgetawaystoLancaster,Pa.,orvacationstoMyrtle Beach,S.C.,andFortMyers,Fla.

EvanswasamemberoftheRoxanaWesleyanChurch,whereshe servedassecretary,Sunday-school teacherandamemberofthechurch choir.ShelovedtheLordandenjoyedreadingdevotionalsandChristianbooks.Shealsoservedaspast presidentoftheBethany-Fenwick ChamberofCommerce.Additionally,shewasalicensedrealestate brokerandmemberofSussex CountyBoardofRealtorsformany years.

Shewillberememberedasadevotedmotherandwife,andher memorywillbecherishedimmensely byherfamily.Thefamilyexpressed theirdeepestappreciationandthanks toherspecialcaregivers,Kristin Husbands,AngelaWardandKerri Boone.

Inadditiontoherparents,Evans wasprecededindeathbyherbrother, DavidAllenBryant.Sheissurvived byherlovinghusbandof66years, ClintonEvans;andwasaloving motherandteachertoheronlyson, Rick.Sheisalsosurvivedbyasisterin-law,NancyBryantandherson, JasonBryant.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10 to11a.m.onSaturday,Feb.15,2025, attheFrankfordChapelofMelson FuneralServices,43ThatcherStreet, Frankford,Del.,whereafuneral servicewillbeginat11a.m.IntermentwillfollowatRoxanaCemetery.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionsin Evans’nametotheBrandywineValleySPCA,22918DuPontBlvd., Georgetown,DE19947orbyvisitingwww.bvspca.org.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WilliamV.‘Bill’Gullickson,88

WilliamV.“Bill”Gullickson,88, ofFrankford,Del.,formerlyof Churchton,Md.,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyhislovingfamily onWednesday,Feb.5,2025,atthe DelawareHospiceCenterinMilford,Del.HewasborninJohnstown, Pa.,onAug.5,1936,sonofthelate IraNormanGullicksonandthelate Catharine(Young)Gullickson.He proudlyservedhiscountryinthe U.S.ArmyduringtheKoreanWar. GullicksonwasproudofhisserviceasadeputyclerkwiththeUnited StatesSupremeCourtformorethan 30years.Hewasaproudmemberof

theFraternalOrderoftheEagles andwasa30-yearmemberofthe Boardwalk9:59Club,wherehewas consideredtheunofficial“Chairman oftheBoards.”Hewasalsoanactive memberofSt.JamesEpiscopal ChurchinLothian,Md.

Inadditiontohisparents,Gullicksonwasprecededindeathbyhis wife,Frances(Halley)Gullickson;a brother,IraNormanGullicksonJr.; andasister,JoAnnKudlich.Heis survivedbyhisthreechildren,Gene (andNatalie)Gullickson,Denise (andHenry)BernsteinandCatherine(andTimothy)Thomas;grandchildren,KimberlyStolarik,Joy Mooney,PatriciaBerry,JessicaOrt, MelissaKruemmelandVenessa Stevenson;andsevengreat-grandchildren,AaronandBlakeStolarik, andTyler,Madison,Andrew,Ron andLelandMooney.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom5to 7p.m.onWednesday,Feb.12,2025, attheOceanViewChapelofMelson FuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRoad,OceanView,Del.Amemorialservicewillbeheldat11a.m. onFriday,Feb.14,2025,atSt.James EpiscopalChurch,5757Solomons IslandRd.,Lothian,Md.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinGullickson’s nametoDelawareHospiceCenter, 100PatriotsWay,Millsboro,DE 19966.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JeffreyR.Hudson,67

JeffreyR.Hudson,67,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedWednesday,Jan. 29,2025,atGeorgeWashington UniversityHospitalinWashington, D.C.HewasbornonJune5,1957, inSalisbury,Md.,sonofthelate HowardHudsonandHildaM. (Mitchell)Hudson.

Growingupasoneofsixchildren, Hudsonenjoyedspendingtimewith hisfamilyandfamilywasalwaysimportantthroughouthisentirelife.He attendedStephenDecaturHigh SchoolinBerlin,Md.,wherehe pickedupthenickname“JeffHud” frommanyfriendsandfamilymembers,andwentontograduatein 1975.

In1977,Hudsonstartedhiscareer atMarylandMarine,nowcalled WorcesterCountyPublicWorks.He wasthesuperintendentforthe water-supplyoperationsforthe waterandwastewaterdivision.He enjoyedalongcareerof41yearsand retiredinJune2018.

Heenjoyedhisretirementby spendingtimewithfamily,taking careofhisbelovedanimals,especially thehorses,andbeingthebestpoppopevertohisgrandchildren.He jokedaroundandsaidhewasalways busierinretirementthanwhenhe

SDTAmbassadorTrainingProgramenterssecondyear Bevertappedto headRehoboth BeachFilmSociety

AsSouthernDelawareTourism’s (SDT’s)award-winningTourism Ambassadortrainingprogramenters itssecondyear,SDTisencouraging frontlinehospitalityworkersandinterestedcommunitymemberstotake thecourseandparticipateintheprogram.

Inthelastyear,thecoursehasissuedmorethan50certificatestonew ambassadors,andmanymoreare currentlyenrolled.Thecoursewon theCustomerSupportAwardin Thinkific’sExcellenceinLearning AwardsinDecemberof2024.

Thefreeonlinetrainingprogram includes:

•HowtofindandusetheresourcesavailablefromSouthern DelawareTourismtoassistvisitors, guestsandcustomers;

•Anin-depthlookattheSDT

VisitorGuideandFunFactstointroducefutureTourismAmbassadors toaspectsoftheSussexCountyexperiencetheymaynotbefamiliar with;

•Informationaboutwhytourism issoimportanttoSussexCounty

•“SouthernDelawareTourism: WhoWeAre,WhatWeDo,and WhyWeDoIt”

•InformationaboutSDT’s SouthDelSidekickApp,anativeapp withGPSfunctionalitythatcanbe usedtofindtourisminfoonthespot andcangeneratesuggestionstoshare withvisitors,guestsandcustomers.

Ambassadorrewards

“Thisprogramisagreatwayfor frontlinemanagement,staffandinterestedcommunitymemberstoget

uptospeedonallthingsSouthern Delaware,”SDTofficialssaid.“Even experiencedmanagersandstaffwill boosttheirknowledgeofallSussex Countyhastooffer,aswellastheir confidenceinworkingwithvisitors, guestsandcustomers.

“Thegoaloftheprogramistoensurethatvisitorstoourareaandto ourlocalbusinessesfeelwarmlywelcomed,areconfidentthatanyquestionstheyaskarefullyanswered, receiveknowledgeablereferralsfor activities,restaurants,entertainment, toursandadventures,andthatthey feelinspiredtoexploreandreturn.”

Thelinkforfrontlinemanagers, employees,andinterestedcommunitymemberstoenrollinthecourse ishttps://southdeltap.visitsoutherndelaware.com/.

Bever

TheRehoboth BeachFilmSociety(RBFS)announcedthisweek thatDavidBeveris itsnewexecutive director.

“Davewillplay apivotalrolein drivingRBFS’sstrategicinitiativesand fosteringitsgrowth,”representatives said.“Withaproventrackrecordofsuccessinnonprofitleadership,Bever bringsawealthofexperienceandexpertise.Hisextensivebackgroundin nonprofitmanagementpositionshimas aninvaluableassettotheorganization. Beverhasastrongreputationforinnovativethinking,exceptionalleadership andpartnershipdevelopment.Hehasa broadanddeepunderstandingofboth nonprofitmanagementandtheeverchanginglandscapeoffilmsocietiesand thefestivalsthatsurroundandsupport them.”

RBFSPresidentBarbaraByrd Keenansaid,“Wearethrilledtohaverecruitedsuchanamazingleader.Dave’s visionaryapproachandstrategicmindset willservethefilmsocietywell.His amazinglyfocusedandmission-driven workwithsocialjusticecausesaligns himperfectlywithourvision:tocollaborateeffectivelywithallsegmentsofour communityandtoweaveatapestryof inclusionwhereallareseen,valued— and,yes,entertained!”

Inhisnewrole,Beverwillberesponsibleforstrategicplanning,funddevelopmentandstrategicpartnerships.He alsohasaproventrackrecordofoperationalexcellenceandwillbeinstrumentalinguidingRBFS’scontinuedsuccess andexpansion.

Beversaid,“Asayoungman,sitting inadarkmovietheater,Iwasgobsmackedbythecreativeimaginationon celluloid.It’stheultimatecommunalexperience:we’realloneandthesame whenwesitinamovietheater,thelight ofartreflectingbackonus.Icouldnever haveimaginedthatmylifelongpassion wouldleadfourdecadeslatertorunning anactualfilmsociety.Thatpassionis nowdovetailedintoacareer-longfocus onournonprofitmission.Iamconfident thattogetherwiththevolunteersand staff,wewillachieveremarkablemilestonesandcreatenewopportunitiesin ourtrulydiversecommunity.”

Beverholdsamaster’sdegreeinsocialworkfromTempleUniversityanda bachelor’sdegreefromtheUniversityof Maryland,BaltimoreCounty.

Learnmoreaboutthefilmsociety’s year-roundprograms,CATThisWeek, award-winningRehobothBeachIndependentFilmFestival(Nov.3-9),special eventsandtheaterrentalsbyvisitingRehobothFilm.com.

Localcouplecelebrates67thanniversary

After67yearsofmarriage,Jackie andDonknowexactlywhotheir “Valentine”willbeeachFebruary. BrandywineFenwickbyMonarch Communitiesrecentlycelebratedtheir lovestory,describedas“ajourneyfilled withserendipity,unwaveringdevotion andadeepcommitmenttooneanother.”

OnFeb.1,thecouplecelebrated their67thanniversarysurroundedby familyandfriendsatBrandywineFenwick.

“Duringthecelebration,Jackie couldn’tresistserenadingDonwitha beautiful lovesong,aheartfeltgesture thatencapsulatedtheirtimelessbond.”

TheirstorybeganinNewYork.Both originallyfromtheBronx,Jackieand Dongrewuponthesamestreetbut nevermet—untilfate(andamutual friend)arrangedablinddouble-date duringtheircollegeyears.Initially, Jackiewasn’tinterested,butayearlater, Donreachedoutandinvitedhertoa dance.ThoughJackiehadcompletely forgottenwhohewas,shedecidedtogo —andthatnightmarkedthebeginning of theirlifelongromance.

Asshefondlyrecalled,“Itwasloveat secondsight.”

Donwentontobuildasuccessful careerasalawyer,earningscholarships throughbothcollegeandbusiness school,whileJackiepursuedherpassion foreducation,earninghermaster’sand doctorateingerontologyandchildhood education.Together,theybuiltalife, raisingthreechildren—onedaughter andtwosons—andcreatingahome fulloflove,learningandsharedaccomplishments.

“ Webuiltalifetogether,weeducatedourchildrenwell,andwehave hadagreatlife,”JackieandDonre-

flected,celebratingtheirjourney.

“BrandywineFenwickisproudto honorJackieandDon’smilestoneanniversaryandtheir67yearsoflove, laughterandtreasuredmemories.Here’s tothebeautifullegacythey’vecreated,

andtomanymoreyearsofhappiness andjoy,”representativessaid.

FormoreinformationaboutBrandywineFenwickbyMonarch,visit www.brandycare.com.

RehobothBeachBlackAmericanFilmFestivalreturningFeb.21-23 MSOwelcomesWise toBoardofDirectors

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety, inpartnershipwiththeSouthern DelawareAllianceforRacialJustice (SDARJ),willpresentthefifthannual RehobothBeachBlackAmericanFilm Festival.Award-winningfeaturefilms anddocumentariesthatcelebratethe trailblazingworkofBlackartistsinfilm todaywillbepresentedoverthreedays, Friday,Feb.21,throughSunday,Feb.22.

“Thesefilmscapturelittleknown storiesofAfricanAmericans’contributionstotheircountryandindoingso haveshapedtoday’sAmericanculture,” organizerssaid.

ThefilmsincludeSDARJBook& FilmGroupfeatures,alongwithfilms fromthecurrentfestivalslate.An OpeningReceptionwillbeheldonFridayat6p.m.andaSaturdayreception willbeheldat6p.m.

Festivalfilmsinclude:

•“Ain’tNoBacktoaMerryGo Round,”Friday,Feb.21,4:30p.m.;

•“StampedfromtheBeginning,” Friday,Feb.21,7p.m.,withapost-film discussion;

•“ErnestCole:LostAndFound,” Saturday,Feb.22,4p.m.;

•“TheSixTripleEight,”Saturday, Feb.22,7p.m.,withapost-filmdiscussion;

•“WeStrangers,”Sunday,Feb.23, 1:30p.m.;and

•“ColorBook,”Sunday,Feb.23,3:30 p.m.

SpecialVIPpassesareavailablefor $100forgeneralaudiencesor$90for RBFSmembers.

TheVIPpassincludescomptickets toallfestivalfilms,adonationof$50 madeonthepassholder’sbehalftothe SouthernDelawareAllianceforRacial Justice,priorityseatingforallscreen-

ings, acomplimentarymediumpopcorn andbottledwaterateachscreening, recognitiontothefestivalopeningreceptionandclosingevent,andconcierge servicetoassistinbookingfilmviewing. Individualticketadmissioncosts$9 formembers,$11.50forgeneralaudiencesor$5forstudents(studenttickets areavailableonlyatthetheaterboxoffice).Purchaseadvanceticketsonlineat rehobothfilm.comorattheCinemaArt TheaterboxofficeinLewes,WednesdaythroughSundayfromnoonto5 p.m.

Learnmoreaboutthefilmsociety’s year-roundprograms,CATThisWeek, theaward-winningRehobothBeachIndependentFilmFestival(Nov.3-9), specialeventsandtheaterrentalsbyvisitingRehobothFilm.com.

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)announcedthisweek theappointmentofKathleenWiseto itsBoardofDirectors.Wise,alongtime advocateformusicandtheartsin DorchesterCounty,Md.,bringsa wealthofexperienceineducation,communityengagement,andartssupportto theorganization,representativesnoted.

AresidentofCambridge,Md.,since 1967,Wisehasbeenadedicatedchampionofmusiceducationandaccessibility,theysaid.

“Duringherdecade-longtenureon theDorchesterCountyBoardofEducation,shewasinstrumentalinadvocatingfortheinclusionoftheartsinthe K-12curriculum.Asaretiredclinical socialworkerandprogramadministratorattheDorchesterHealthDepartment,shealsoencouragedtheuseof musicasahealingmodalityinmental healthprograms.”

Wise’spassionformusicisdeeply rootedinherupbringing.Growingup inaChicagosuburb,sheparticipatedin schoolandchurchchoirs,anddeveloped anearlyappreciationforclassicalmusic, evenintroducingherfamilytoSaturday operabroadcastsfromtheMetropolitan Opera.Shecontinuestosupportmusic educationthroughherdaughter, MelissaWise,whoservesasthechoral directoratCambridgeHighSchool.

Inadditiontoherworkineducation andmentalhealth,Wisehasplayeda pivotalroleinthelocalmusiccommunity.SheservedontheboardofChesapeakeMusicfornineyears,focusingon expanding concertofferingstoyoung audiences.AtChristEpiscopalChurch inCambridge,shewasamemberofthe MusicCommittee,wheresheoversaw thepurchaseofthechurch’sCasavant Frèresorganandhelpedestablishaconcertseriesthathasthrivedfor30years. AlongtimesupporteroftheMidAtlanticSymphony,Wiseandherlate husband,DougRidley,wereseasonsubscribersandfrequentattendeesofMSO galaevents.Shesaidsheiseagerto bringherexperienceandenthusiasmto theMSOboard,withaparticularfocus onexpandingpartnershipswithschools andincreasingconcertattendance amongDorchesterCountyresidents.

“WearethrilledtowelcomeKathleentoourBoardofDirectors,”saidJeffreyParker,chairmanoftheBoardof DirectorsoftheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra.“Herdeepcommitmenttomusiceducationand communityengagementalignsperfectly withourmission,andwelookforward to workingwithhertofurtherenrich theculturallandscapeoftheDelmarva Peninsula.”

Formoreinformationaboutthe Mid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestraand itsupcomingperformances,visit www.midatlanticsymphony.org.

LearningPoints

EnjoyingPajamaDayareGradeBuddies,fromleft,MaryBowe,AaliyahBrunskill,LucasStevensandNoraDeitch.Inset,Workingonprojectstogetherare,fromleft,Kloe Maull,BranVelasquez-BorrayesandLawrenceBernard.

SussexAcademyprogramsmatchyounger,olderstudents

TwoprogramsatSussexAcademy Elementaryareallowingstudentsto formrelationshipsandenhancetheir leadershipskills.

SchoolcounselorJulianeHein,along withateamofteachers,createdthe GradeBuddiesinitiativeandbrought CharacterClimb(inpartnershipwith ConnectingGenerations)totheschool. Bothofthemethodsaredesignedto unitestudentswhomightnototherwise knoweachother.

InGradeBuddies,studentsinthird, fourthandfifthgradesarebuddiesto theiryoungerschoolmatesinkindergarten,andfirstandsecondgrades. Throughouttheyear,thebuddiesgetto-

gethertodovariousactivities.

InDecember,GradeBuddieseach workedonagingerbreadhousecolorby-numberhandoutandsharedtheir answerstogettoknoweachotherabit better.Olderbuddieshelpedreadthe promptswhenneeded,andstudents thensharedtheirfinalgingerbread housewithotherstodetermineifthey haveanysimilaritiesanddifferences.

Studentskeepthesamebuddies throughouttheirtimeinelementary school,untilthefifth-gradersmoveto sixthgradeandthesecond-gradersmove intonewleaderrolesinthirdgrade.

“Theygettoknoweachotherinthe beginningoftheyearthroughactivities

andprojects,andtheycelebrateeach otherandwhatmakesthemspecial,” Heinsaid.“Fornewthird-graders,it’s theiropportunitytobealeadertoa youngerstudent.”

Fourth-andfifth-gradersmustapply tobeinthenewCharacterClimbprogram,andtheyareacceptedbasedon theirsubmittedessayandconduct.

StudentstrainedweeklysinceOctobertolearnhowtobecomementorsto youngerstudentsandarenowpairedup withstudentsinkindergartenthrough secondgrade.Mentorsplaygames,talk, andofferadviceandguidancetotheir youngerschoolmates.

DeanofElementaryConnieHen-

drickssaidtheprogramisalsobeneficial becauseitbringsteacherstogetherwho wouldnotusuallyworktogether,creates relationshipsandasenseofcommunity, andallowsoldergrade-levelteachersto gettoknowtheyoungerstudents.

SussexAcademyisatuition-free publiccharterschoolinGeorgetownIts missionis“tofosteracademicachievementandsocialresponsibilityinasmall schoolenvironmentwherestudentsparticipateinahighlyacceleratedcollege preparatoryprogramthatpreparesthem forthetechnologicalandglobalmindednessneededforthe21stcenturyand thatinstillsethicalconductandservice toothersintheirday-to-daylives.”

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DelawareCommunityFoundationopens 2025-2026scholarshipapplications

Scholarshipapplicationsopenedat theDelawareCommunityFoundation onDec.15forfundstobeawardedfor the2025-2026schoolyear.Scholarships areavailableformanystudents,includingthosewhodemonstratefinancial need,maintainarecordofacademicexcellence,andstudentsfromcertain racialorethnicbackgrounds.Thereare alsoscholarshipsavailableforstudents pursuingfieldssuchasarts,pre-medor economics.

“Manyofourdonorscaredeeply abouteducationandrealizethatinflated costs prohibitsomestudentsfrompursuingdegreesinhighereducation,”said Grant&ScholarshipCoordinatorKelly SheridanoftheDelawareCommunity Foundation.“Ourscholarshipsaredesignedtoassistrisingcollegestudents, aswellasthosecurrentlyenrolled,reducefinancialburden,sometimessubstantially.”

Studentsareofteneligibleformultipleawardsandarebeingencouragedto applyusingthegeneralapplication.

MadisonJohnson,whograduatedin 2024withabachelor’sdegreeinmechanicalengineeringfromtheUniversityofDelaware,wonthreedifferent awardsfromtheDCF:TheFCAFoundationScholarship,theJ.D.O’Connor ScholarshipandthePhilipBartlett Scholarship.

workedinthePearsonHallMakerspace fortwoyearsandcompletednumerous engineeringprojectsformycourses. Theseincludedamusicaltoy,awooden bike,amonoblockpill-bottlefillingmachine,andareusablesharpscontainer openinganddecantingsystem.”

Lastyear,theDCFawarded $652,000to191differentstudentsfrom 67scholarshipfunds.Totalawards rangedfrom$500to$23,000.More than400studentsappliedin2024 throughtheonlineportal,Foundant. Thisyear,studentscanapplyfor70 scholarships,availabletoreviewinthe 2025-2026 ScholarshipCompendium athttps://delcf.b-cdn.net/wpcontent/uploads/2024/10/CY25-26Compendium-FINAL-1.pdf.

Toapplyforscholarships,students canvisittheDCFscholarshippageat delcf.org/scholarshipsandfollowthe linktotheapplication.First-timeapplicantsneedtocreateanaccountin Foundant.Studentswhosubmitthe generalapplicationareconsideredforall eligiblescholarships.Thecompletedapplication,includingallrequireddocumentsandrecommendations,mustbe submittedbyMarch15,2025.Incompleteapplicationswillnotbeconsidered.

“DuringmytimeattheUniversityof Delaware,Ico-foundedtheCompetitiveRoboticsClubandservedasitscopresidentfortwoyears,”saidJohnson.“I

Formoreinformationaboutscholarships,includinghowtoopenascholarshipfundattheDCF,contactGrant& ScholarshipCoordinatorKellySheridan atksheridan@delcf.org.

DDSCoffersscholarshipstodeaf, hard-of-hearinganddeaf-blindstudents

DelawareDeafSeniorCitizens (DDSC),anon-profit501(c)(3)organization,offersscholarshipsofupto$500 toDeaf,hard-of-hearingandDeafBlindstudentsinGrades6-12wholive inDelaware.Scholarshipscanbeused forsummerorweekendcamps,programsorcoursesnotprovidedinthe regularschoolsettingwhichsupportacademic,leadership,thearts,dramaor sports.

Prioritywillbegiventoapplicants whochoosecamps/programsthatare focusedonDeaf,hardofhearingand

Deaf-Blindstudents.Prioritywillbe giventoapplicantswhodemonstratefinancial need.

Applicationsarereviewedonanongoingbasisandshouldbereceivedby Dec.15orearlier.Applicationscanbe sentviaemailat ddscdelaware@gmail.com.Theapplicationisat

https://delawaredeafsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/202406_DDSC_Scholarship_Application_a nd_Consent_-Final.pdf.

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SelbyvilleCommunity Clubpreparesfor21st annualYouthArtMonth

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Inpreparationforthe21stannual YouthArtMonth,membersofthehost organization—theSelbyvilleCommunityClub—willcurateworksofartby studentswhoattendfourlocalschools onMonday,March24,andTuesday, March25,attheSelbyvillePublicLibrary.

Judgesforthejuriedshowwillbegin toevaluateworksonWednesday,March 26.OnMonday,March31,Community Clubmemberswilltallyjudges’scores andplaceribbonsonthewinningentrees.Prizeswillbeawardedduringa ceremonyat2p.m.onSaturday,April5, atwhichtownofficialsandresidents willbewelcomed.

“Marchisnationalcelebrationof YouthArtMonth.Wemovedoursto Aprilbecausestudents’schedulingwas changed.Somekidsdon’thaveartuntil February,andthedaysthestudentshad offforsnowdaysaffectedtheirschedule,too,”JackieBates,acommunityclub memberwhoorganizestheevent,told theCoastalPointthisweek.

“Thisisthefirstyearatournewlibrary.Everyyearisacelebration,and thisyear,havingitatthenewlibraryis goingtobewonderful.Theworksmight bealloverthelibrary.Theywillbein placesthatareveryvisible.Comeand enjoyit.Asalways,wewillhavetwo-dimensionalandthree-dimensionalphotography,”Batessaid.

Workswillbeby150to200students whoattendIndianRiverHighSchool, SouthernDelawareSchooloftheArts, PhilipC.ShowellElementarySchool andSelbyvilleMiddleSchool.

Batessaidteachersevaluatethe worksand,usually,about150ofthem aredisplayedatthelibrary.Thereare first-place,second-placeandthird-place winners,andsometimeshonorable mention,awardsineachgradelevel. Lastyear,about60studentshavebeen awardedcashprizes.Middle-schoolstudentshavealsopresentedacollaborative workandwereawardedwithapizza partylastyear.

“Ithinkthewholepointofthiscommunityoutreachprogramistoshare withthepubictheimportanceofart,its influenceonourchildren,andmostimportantlytheinfluenceonourculture andonoureverydaylives.We’veenlightenedthecommunityasthey’ve comein,aboutthepositiveeffectsofart educationintheSTEMprogram— science,technology,engineeringand math,”Batessaid.

“TheTownstartedwithus21year ago.TheTownsaid,‘Thisisgreatfor ourcommunityandourchildren.’This isachildren’sthingwherewerecognize thechildren’stalent.Wehaveavibrant community,”Batessaid.

SussexCountyLandTrustwelcomesfull-timeexecutivedirector

TheSussexCountyLandTrust (SCLT)isenteringannewchapter ofgrowthandleadershipwiththe hiringofSaraM.Bluhmasitsfirst full-timeexecutivedirector,theorganizationannouncedthisweek.

AMilfordnativeand2023LeadershipDelawaregraduate,Bluhm’s appointment“marksapivotalmomentintheTrust’smissiontoexpandpublicaccesstoopenspaces andenhanceresourceprotection acrossSussexCounty,”representativessaid.

Sinceitsestablishmentin2001, theSCLThasbeenguidedbyaparttimecontractualexecutivedirector andanactiveBoardofTrustees.Initially,propertieswithintheSCLT portfoliowereprimarilymanagedfor resourceprotection,withlimitedor nopublicaccess.Inrecentyears, however,theTrusthasembarkedon atransformativejourneytoexpand itsmissionandenhancepublicengagement.

“Thesesignificantactionsadvance ourmissionofresourceprotection andpublicaccesstoopenspace acrossSussexCounty,”saidRing Lardner,SCLTBoardchair.“Toimplementafullyfunctioningparkand preservesystem,theBoardrecognizedtheneedforafull-timeexecutivedirectortodevelopoperational capacity,supportecologicalhealth, establishfriendsgroups,launchpublicprogrammingandleadfundraisingefforts.”

Bluhmbringsleadershipandcommunityengagementexperienceto theTrust.Herprofessionalbackgroundincludesservingasthefirst EconomicDevelopment&CommunityEngagementadministratorfor theCityofMilfordandmanaging internationalbeer,wineandfood conferencesasconferenceoperations manageratZephyrConferences.

Shehasalsoheldleadershiproles asPublisherofMilfordLive,executivedirectoroftheDelawareDia-

ThatshiftbeganwiththeacquisitionofHudsonParkinDecember 2018,markingthestartofanew phaseofgrowth.Overthepastfive years,sixnewpropertieshavebeen addedtotheTrust’sportfolio,all withtheintentofprovidingpublic access.Simultaneously,longstanding properties,suchasIckfordParknear Seaford,haveundergonerestoration andplanningforpublicuse.Those effortscontributetoacountywide networkofparksandpreserves,master-plannedforsensitivedevelopmenttosupportpassiverecreational andeducationalopportunities.

betesCoalitionanddirectorofLeadershipCentralDelaware—thelatter twoofwhichshecontinuestohold today.AdditionalrolesincludepromotionalmarketingandcommunicationsmanageratGrowmarkFS, presidentofDowntownMilfordInc. (DMI)andafour-and-a-half-year tenureonMilford’sPlanningCommission.

“Iamhonoredtostepintothe roleofexecutivedirectoratsuchan excitingtimefortheSussexCounty LandTrust,”saidBluhm.“I’meager tobringmyexperienceinmarketing, communications,landuseandnonprofitmanagementtothisincredible mission.Together,we’llgrowSCLT’s impact,preservevitalresourcesand shareitsinspiringstorywiththe community.”

Bluhm’saccomplishmentsinclude receivingthe2019Governor’sOutstandingVolunteerAward,being named2018MilfordCitizenofthe Year,recognitioninthe2017 DelawareBusinessTimes40Under 40andthe2017ImmaculataUniversityAlumniMedal.Sheholdsa bachelor’sdegreefromImmaculata Universityandamaster’sdegreein marketingmanagementfromWilmingtonUniversity.

OutgoingexecutivedirectorMark

Chura,whohasledtheTrustsince 2016,willremainwithSCLTina consultingroleasdirectorofconservation.Chura’sfocuswillshiftto completingmasterplanninganddevelopmentprojectsfortheTrust’sexistingpropertiesandleadingnew acquisitionefforts.

“It’sgratifyingtohavebeenpart oftheTrust’sgrowthanditsevolutionasaproviderofpublicrecreation andecologicalprotectionacrossthe County,”saidChura.“Ourgoalnow istodevelopmynewpositionintoa full-timeroleastheorganization continuestoexpand.”

Lardneradded,“Now,morethan ever,SussexCountyneedsastrong networkofgovernmentandnonprofitstosecurepermanentprotectionofournatural,agriculturaland culturalresources.Operatingafirstclassparkandpreservesystemrequiresresources,andwerelyonthe generosityofourgovernment,businesspartnersandthepublicatlarge. Weencourageeveryonetosupport theTrustthroughvolunteeringand donationstohelpusfulfillthisvital mission.”

FormoreinformationonSCLT’s mission,initiativesandopportunities togetinvolved,visit www.sclandtrust.org.

St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus

Fairway To Heaven

Monday, April 28th at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Ocean View

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors - Winner Subaru & MFG Investments

Silver Sponsors

Hole-in-One Sponsor

Golf Towel

Putting Contest

Continental Breakfast

Registration Table Ball Drop

Driving Range

Beverage Cart Pin Flag

Tee Box

Gold Sponsor - Your Name Could Be Here

- Arctec Air Heating & Cooling, Tunnell & Raysor, P.A., CustomFit360

- IMS Paper Group

- Burke & Herbert Bank

- Bethany Diner

- Hunter Emory State Farm Agencies, Flight Deck Services

- Selbyville Holly Kia, DiFebo’s Restaurant & Market

- Little Living.org

- Willard Agri Service, O’Connell & Lawrence

- Grand View Tour & Travel, Salted Rim Restaurant, La Playa Services

- Morse Roofing & Siding, benefitsContinuum, Steve Morgan – Keller Williams

The Sterling Tavern

- Remax Coastal –Suzanne Macnab, Tickled Pink of Bethany Beach, Bethany Blues, Bethany Brewing State Farm Insurance/Denise Beam Agent, Buy at the Beach Group – Compass RE, The Sterling Tavern

Coastal Care & Dermatology, Rosaries & Scapulars Initiative, The Bicycle Connection

Major Donors

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Doyle’s Restaurant

Bethany Massage & Healing Arts

Melson Funeral Services

Ashore Resort & Beach Club

Right Balance Pilates Yellowfins Bar & Grill

Many Sponsorships Available!

Waiting List for Golfers

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClubtohostValentine’sDayDance

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub isgettingreadytohosttheirthirdannualValentine’sDayDance.Thisyear’s dancewilltakeplaceonValentine’sDay, onFriday,Feb.14,attheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyfrom7to10p.m.

DJBumpwillprovideavarietyof musicfordancing,orattendeescanjust listenandsingalong.Refreshmentswill beavailabletopurchase,includingfood items,softdrinks,beerandwine.

Theticketsfortheeventcost$25 andcanbepurchasedat Eventbrite.com.

The danceismajorfundraiserevent sponsoredbytheLBWC,whosupports,

throughitsfundraisersscholarshipsfor highschoolstudentsattendingIndian River,SussexTechandSussexCentral highschools;andthroughschoolvisits, mentorshipandcontinuedfinancial supportofeducationprogramsandmaterials,LordBaltimoreElementary School,PhillipShowellElementary School,ClaytonElementarySchooland SelbyvilleMiddleSchool.

Theclubsupportsalocalfoodbank everymonthanddonatestovarious otherorganizations,includingthevolunteerfiredepartmentsandfirst-responders,veterans’groups,locallibraries andothercommunityorganizations.

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OnPresidentsDayWeekend,CreativeConceptswillcelebratetheirnew HunterDouglasGalleryinOcean View.Duringthespecialreveal,they willofferrefreshmentsonSaturday,Feb. 15,fromnoonto4p.m.,aswellasofferingHunterDouglasWindowtreatmentsatspecialdiscountstotheir customers.

“TheHunterDouglasGalleryisthe perfectplacetocomeandseetheinnovativeproductsavailable.Offering everythingfromsimplehoneycomb shadestothelatesttechnologyinmotorization,HunterDouglashassomethingavailableforyou,nomatterwhat yourwindowcoveringneeds,”representativessaid.

TohelpcelebratetheirnewHunter DouglasGallery,customerswhopurchasewindowtreatmentsduringtherevealweekendcelebration(Feb.14-17) willgetanadditional10percentoff, overandabovethealreadydiscounted prices.

JobFairatIndian RiverHighSchool setforFeb.25

InpartnershipwiththeBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce,the 2025JobFairatIndianRiverHighSchool isscheduledforTuesday,Feb.25.Theevent willbeopentothepublicandheldinthe IndianRiverHighSchoolgymnasium from5to7p.m.Intheeventofinclement weather,theJobFairwillbeheldon Wednesday,Feb.26.

ThepurposeoftheJobFairistoconnectthebusinesscommunitytoanavailableworkforceinboththeschooland communityatlarge,creatingrelationships andopportunitiesforallpresent.Business registrationisopenthroughTuesday,Feb. 18.Businessesthatregisterbeforetheend ofdayonFriday,Jan.31,willreceiveadiscountedregistrationrate.Registrationfees directlysupportthecollegeandcareerofficeatIndianRiverHighSchool,andpublicattendancetotheJobFairisfree.

In2024,thereweremorethan40businessesrepresentedonsite.Foralistofparticipatingbusinessesastheyregister,visit www.bethany-fenwick.org.

Toregisterasaparticipatingbusinessor formoreinformationontheevent,visit www.bethany-fenwick.org,emailmembership@thequietresorts.com,orcallthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberat(302) 539-2100.

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Calendar

February13

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach, DE19930

LikeThievesintheNight— TheCityof WilmingtonPolicePedigreeFilescontaina wealthofinformationoncrimeandpunishmentinearly20thcenturyDelaware,from careerjewelthievestosordidplotsofdeceptionandmurder.Theserecordsalso serveasimportantevidenceofmanyofthe challengesandhardshipsfacingtheAmericanpeopleatthetime,includingracial discrimination,unequaltreatment,andinhumanepunishments.JoinSouthCoastal L ibraryat10:30a.m.aswedelveintothe crimeandintrigueofoldWilmington throughafreepresentationbythe DelawarePublicArchives.Forages18plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthisSouthCoastalLibrary cookbookclubwillcho osearecipefrom thesamecookbookandthenmakeand bringinthedishtosharewiththegroupat 1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromCarla Hall’sSoulFoodbyCarlaHall,whichis availableatthelibrary.Free,forages18+. Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoast alLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

WeLoveCrafts— ChoosefromanassortmentofValentine’sDaycraftstomake whileenjoyingaromanticcomedymovie onthebigscreenatSouthCoastalLibrary at4:30p.m.Lightsnacksincluded.Free, forages18-plus.Registrationandfilmtitle areavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE 19930

NaturalDyePlaydough— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.foracreative, hands-onworkshopwithROOTSYouthDevelopment.Wewillmakeplaydoughfrom scratchusingnaturaldyes.Learnhowto mixcolorsfromeverydayitemslikefruits andvegetableswhilediscoveringthebenefitsofusingnon-toxic,eco-friendlymaterials!Free,bestsuitedforelementary-aged

children.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycall ing(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostoriesandsongsand engagewithotherbabies.StoryTimeis currentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302)7329351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPubl ic Libraryat5p.m.!We'vegotPS5,Nintendo Switch,andRetroConsoles.Ages12and up.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! RegistrationRequired.Call(302)7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

February13-16

Mid-WinterArtsandCraftsFestival— TheLostArts—locatedat123Garfield ParkwayinBethanyBeach,ishostinga Mid-WinterArtsandCraftsfestival,from 11a.m.to4p.m. eachday.OnThursday, Feb.13,theywillcelebrateGalentinesDay, wherevisitorscangettogetherwiththeir galsandcelebratewiththeartists.OnFriday,Feb.14,Valentine’sDaycanbespent lookingforthatspecialsomethingfor someonespecialinyourlife.OnSaturday andSunday,Feb.15and16,visitorscan meetthecreatorsandexploreunique items.

February14

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

OpenHouse— PAMHealthishavingan openhousefrom10a.m.to2p.m.attheir Georgetownlocationat22303Dupont Boulevard.Therewillbeapersonalized toursovisitorscanseetheinpatientand outpatientphysical ,occupationaland

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ChrisCapehartMasterMagician

February 14 & 15, 7PM

Chris Capehart is an accomplished master, respected worldwide by the most famous magicians and sought after for repeat performances by critics and audience members alike. Over four decades, Chris has performed in the world’s most prominent theaters, become an accomplished street performer, created routines for the biggest names in magic, and conquered the ancient techniques behind the linking rings.

Friday, February 21, 8PM

Headliner Jared Stern

Jared has been making complete strangers laugh at him for twenty years and counting. From humble beginnings at a hole-in-the-wall club in Baltimore in 2002, he is now the most humble person in the world, not that he’s one to brag about it. He was recently told that his comedy was “top drawer”, which is where he keeps his socks and underwear, so that makes sense.

BryanClark

PortraitofSinatra

Saturday, February 22, 7PM

Bryan Clark, Portrait of Sinatra with percussionist Alan Dale... It’s personal—it’s a musical painting that an artist imparts to the imagination of the human spirit.

ArborDayPosterContestopensforK-5studententries

TheDelawareForestServiceisnow seekingentriesforitsannualArborDay PosterContest,opentoallK-5public, private,homeschool,after-schooland otherorganizedyouthgroups.TheannualArborDayPosterContestisthe largestcontestofitskindinthe StateofDelaware,with61 schoolsparticipatingin2024.It isdesignedtoincreaseanappreciationandawarenessof trees’importantroleinquality oflife,communities,ecosystems andthestate.

Thisyear’stheme,“Treesare Terrific…andColorOur World!”isdedicatedtothe beautyandwondermentof trees.

“Therearemanyspeciesof trees,eachwithitsownunique shape,sizeandcolor.Treesarea sourceofinspirationandenrichmentthroughouttheyear, astheirappearancechanges withtheseasons.Redbuds,dogwoodsandcherrytreesbloom pinkflowersinthespring.The redmapleisknownforitsred flowers,redleafstems(petioles), redseeds(samaras),andred leavesinthefall!TheAmerican beechcanbeappreciatedforits greybarkthroughouttheyear, andsweetgums’leavesturnorange,red,yellow,andevenpurpleinthefall.Whatwillinspire you?”

Posterswillbejudgedon originality,useoftheme,neatnessandartisticexpression. Eachwinnerwillreceiveagift card,atree-themedbookanda treeplantingattheirschool.A dozenwinnerswillbeselected, onefromeachcounty,infour gradecategories:kindergarten, grades1and2,grades3and4, andgrade5.Allparticipating classeswillreceivefreeloblolly pineseedlingsdeliveredtotheir school.

Teacherscanregistertheir classestoparticipateusingthe 2025ArborDayPosterContest -GoogleFormavailableat https://forms.gle/SzqFpbdZhQKoghG89.

Traditionally,thegovernor andthe12winnerswillbeinvitedtotheannualStatewide ArborDayCelebration.This year,thecelebrationwillbeheld atBlackbirdStateForestin Smyrna.WhileDelaware’sOfficialArborDayisFriday,April 25,thecelebrationwillbeheld onMay2.Atree-plantingceremonywillalsobescheduledat eachwinner’sschooltocelebrateArborDay.Thisyear,the teacherofeachofthe12poster winnerswillreceivea“Tree

Trunk”ofoutdoorlearningresources. ThedeadlinetoregisterisMarch7, withentriessubmittedbyMarch21.

“Plantingatreeisafunactivitywe canenjoytoday,knowingthatthetree willcontinuetoimproveourlivesover time,”organizerssaid.“Treesplanted throughoutourcommunitiesnotonly providebeautybuthelpshadeourstreets andschoolyardsandcreatehabitatand foodforwildlife.Treesplantedtoday willbenefitourcommunitiestomorrow

byimprovingairquality,servingas soundbarriers,moderatingairtemperatures,reducingenergyconsumption,and filteringrun-offintostreamsandrivers.” Formoreinformation,contactashley.melvin@delaware.gov.

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A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE MANY ITEMS TO BE SOLD! OUR BEST SALE OF THE YEAR!

All Remaining Inventory of 302 Bicycles in Milton, DE

Ant. Furn., Model Home & Designer Furn., Mid Century Modern, DE & MD Orig. Art, Sterling, Gemstone Jewelry, Rugs & Carpets, Cars, Tags & More!

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Monday, February 17

Southern Inspired: Recorded Author Talk 4—5:15 pm

Enjoy a recorded author talk with celebrity chef, Jernard A. Wells! Meet other people in your community, enjoy learning about food & cooking, & have fun with us.

Tuesday, February 18

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

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

Step Back in Time Historical Fiction Book Club 2—3:00 pm

Read & discuss The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Richardson with other historical fiction readers!

Wednesday, February 19

Snowy Story Time 10:30—11:30 am

Kids ages birth—5 & their families are welcome to engage in early literacy practices together at the library!

Happy Bookers Book Club 2—3:00 pm

Read new books & meet others in your community! This month, we’ll be discussing The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

Art Therapy for Ages 13 & up 1—2:30 pm

Join us for an easy, relaxing art project with soothing background music. Free, all materials provided while supplies last.

Thursday, February 20

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm

Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres!

Meet Your iPad/iPhone Class 2—4:00 pm

Learn how to start using your iPad or iPhone in this VERY BASIC introductory class taught by expert Tom Kinsella.

Saturday, February 22

Engineer Early STEM Kits 2 Go Celebrate and honor President’s Day as we blend history & STEM! Pick up a free STEM Kit from Engineer Early from the library. Kits available while supplies last.

302–858-5518 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach South Coastal Library Enrich. Inspire. Educate.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty Genealogica lSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedper sons,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 itsfoundingin1925.TheClub isanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatMac’s CateringinMillville.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation, 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.LBWCisa non-profitorga nizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmor eabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinf ormation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

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

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

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(Februaryth roughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor

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

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgeto wn 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.li-

brary@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Ge orgetown.

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

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everym onthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgr ounds

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, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoy ourname.

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

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karao kewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidance andtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

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

MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeach monthfrom5to7p.m.Therewillbe lasagn a,chickenalfredo,Italianwedding soupanddrinksordesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysthroughFebruary,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to 2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts, holidayitems,clothing,householdwares, toys,books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopisloca tedat111HazzardStreetin 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 asocialorganizationthateduca tes,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe 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, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch02@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 meetstheth irdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.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 PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMonday at9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)856-

7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andall arewelcome.Organizers decribed theclassesas“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— Ameet-

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ingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

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

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

RollerSkating— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingrollerskatingeverysecondandfourth Fridayofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There willbenosessiononFriday,Feb.14.Thereis acostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare availableforpurchase.

Qigong,YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchishostingQigongonTuesdays andThursdaysat9:30a.m.andTogaon Mondaysat9:30a.m.

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 .ThisoperatesfromMaythroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWed nesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea

UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalsevery Mondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothep ublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe

thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroug hthelate20thCentury. 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 toregis ter,visit sussexcounty.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-i nandcarry-outareavailable.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

speech-therapyservices,andguestscan seethefacility’soutdoortherapygarden.

February15

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

CollageFunwithFamily— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foracollageof funwherewewillbemakingquiltsusing fabric,paper,glueandimagination.Allmaterialswillbeprovided,andallagesare welcometoattend.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February16

WeddingExpo— TheHiltonGardenInnin OceanCity,Md.,willhosttheOceanCity LuxuryWeddingExpofromnoonto3p.m. Therewillbevendors,giveawaysandexclusiveoffers.Ticketsare$15atthedoor.

February17

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora

free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelax ation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onFeb.10and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, Beth anyBeach,DE19930

BeginningCrochetClass,Part3— Mary BethLeonardwillteachthethirdofa three-partintroductorycrochetclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Inthisfinal two-hoursession,youwillfinishtheprojectsyoustartedinPart1anddiscoveradditionalcrochetingresourcesavailableto you.Eachsessionistwohours.Allmaterialsprovided.Ages18-plus.Registeronce forallthreesessionsathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(30 2)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

CelebrityChefAuthorTalk— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat4p.m.forthefirstevent intheirfive-part"Food&Friends"series, whichcelebratesfoodandcuisinethrough avarietyoffood-relatedevents.ForFebruary,inhonorofAfricanAmericanHistory Month,wewillbelisteningtoarecorded authortalkwithCelebrityChef,JernardA. Wells.Beforethetalkyouwillhavetimeto

me etotherfoodenthusiasts,browseour latestcookbooks,andpickoutabookmark. Lightsnacksprovided.Free,forages18plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call(302)732-9351orvisi tusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

February18

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft,heldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,B ethanyBeach,DE 19930.

iPadandAppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersofall skilllevelsarewelcometoattendthissupportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

IAmNobody’sSlave:Auth orTalk— SouthCoastalLibrarywelcomesyoutoa

liveonlineconversationwithjournalistand authorLeeHawkinsat2p.m.ashetalks tousabouttheexaminationofhisfamily’s legacyofpost-enslavementtraumaandresilienceinhisrivetingmemoir,IAmNobody'sSlave:HowUncoveringMyFamily’s HistorySetMeFree.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43K entAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! ThismonthSouthCoastalLibrarywillbe discussingTheBookWoman’sDaughterby KimRichardsonat2p.m.Lightsnacks provided.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 YinYogaSeries,Part1— Unwindwith SouthCoastalLib rary’syinyogaseries taughtbyRYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,SarahSchaber,at4:45p.m.This three-classseries(onehoureachsession) willincluderelaxing,longerheldpostures andstretches,coupledwithbreathand meditation,tohelpcreateasenseofinner peaceandcalm,whiledecreasingstress levelsandpossiblyimprovingflexibility, mobilityandsleep.Participantsmustbe abletomoveandrepositionindependently. Free,forages18-plus.Youmus tintendto participateinallthreeclasses(Feb.18and 25andMarch4).Registrationisrequired andopensat4:45p.m.onFeb.11at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif

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SUSSEXCOUNTY’SCHOICE HEARTCARE

ShapingtheFutureofCardiovascular HealthinOurCommunity.

AtBeebeHealthcare,deliveringcomprehensivecardiovascularcare tothepeopleofSussexCountyissomethingwetaketoheart.Weare committedtoimprovingaccesstoeducationandscreenings(mobile andin-hospital)aswellasadvanceddiagnostics,surgicalcare,and rehabilitationservicestohelpaddressriskfactors,reducebarriersto care,andensurethebestclinicaloutcomes.

NationallyrecognizedbytheAmericanHeartAssociation(Get WithTheGuidelines®),TheJointCommission,and U.S.Newsand WorldReport,ourheartprogramisledbyateamofhighlyskilled andexperiencedspecialistsandsurgeonscommittedtoproviding ourneighborsaccesstothesafestandhighestqualitycardiac interventions.

Scantolearnmore aboutheartcareat BeebeHealthcare.

spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthe basics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpaintingwithwater,atFrankfordPublicLibrary at11a.m..We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionasyou createyourmasterpiece.Forthissession, we'lllearnaboutpaintingwithwatercolors, maskingwithtape,paintrations,blending, andtheuseofsimpletechniques.Call (302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

BoardMeeting— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywillbehavingitsLibraryboardmeetingonFeb.18at5:30p.m.Thismeeting isopentothepublicandisheldonthe thirdTuesdayofeachmonth.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February19

SnowyStoryTime— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forasnow-themed StoryTimeforinfants–Age5.Thisisa greatopportunitytoengageyourchildin earlyliteracypracticesandgettoknow otherfamiliesinthearea.Noregistration required,butparent-caregivermustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us (302)858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethan y Beach,DE19930

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextin-person HappyBookersmeetingat2p.m.The groupmeetsonselectmonthstodiscussa chosenfictionbook(genrevaries.)This monthwewillbediscussingTheHateU GivebyAngieThomas.Limitedcopieswill beavailableforcheckoutatthecirculation deskstartinginDecember.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat(302)8585518.W alk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE.

ArtTherapyforAges13-Plus— Needto unwind?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.for90minutesofworkingoneasy,relaxingartprojectswithsoothingbackgroundmusic.Chooseoneofthree projectsthatdon’trequireanyartistictalent.Coloringpagesalsoavailable.Free,all materialsprovidedwhilesupplieslast.For ages13-Adult.Registrationisavailableat https://s outhcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotrequired, butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred. Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February20

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Gettoknowyour iPadand/oryouriPhoneinthisverybasic introductoryclasstaughtbyexpertTom KinsellaatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Besuretobringyourfully-charged andregistereddeviceandyourAppleID andpassword.Beforeregistering,think aboutwhatyou'dliketolearntodoon yourdevice.Pleasebespecificaboutwhat you'dliketolearnandtelluswhichdevice youwanttolearnitonwhenyouregister. Thiswillhelpyougetthemo stoutofthe class.(In-persononlytwo-hourclass.) Free,registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibr aryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary

February21

SonsofThunder— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingtheSonsofThunder,an AfricanAmericangospelgroup,foraonehourperformanceat3p.m.inthechurch’s sanctuary.Theperformanceisfreeand opentothepublic,withafree-willoffering tosupportthegroup.

February22

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Feat uringaunique themeeachmonth.Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdesk whilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us (302)858-5518

PuzzleSwap— Ifyouconsideryourselfa puzzler,joinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.forapuzzleswap.Bringone,take one.Puzzlesmustbeintheiroriginalbox, ingoodcondition,andwithnomissing pieces.Bringapuzzlewithanynumbe rof piecestotrade.Pleasetapetwosidesof

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Delaware

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Now Selling Single Family Homes from the Upper $400s

Bridgewater SELBYVILLE, DE

Coming Soon Single Family Homes

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Somerton Chase

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theboxsothatwedon'tloseanypieces. Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SpinaBifidaFundraiser— Plantation LakesGolf&CountryClubwillhostTobyn’s TriumphHeartBall,tobenefitspinabifida efforts,at6p.m.Thecostis$40perperson,andtherewillbedinner,dancing,a silentauctionandmore.Ticketscanbe purchased,byFeb.14,throughVenmo @tobynstriu mph11.

February23

SpaghettiDinner— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchishostingaspaghetti dinnerfrom5to7p.m.intheHopeCenter. AllproceedswillbenefittheCRASHYouth Ministry.Loveofferingswillbeaccepted. Take-outisavailable.Thecostis$15per adult,and$5perchildunder10.Kids5

February24

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastal Libraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onF eb.17and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting

andcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryan dInstagram @frankfordlibrary Dine&Donate— NicolaPizzainLewesis holdingaDine&Donatefrom5to9p.m. tobenefittheGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRivercommunityactivities,andthe DelmarvaAces12U.Thisisfordine-inordersonly.

February25

EmpoweredCaregiverSeries,Part5— JointheAlzheimer’sAssociation,Delaware ValleyChapter,forthelastofafive-part educationalseriesoncaregiving,withan emphasisondementia-relatedcaregiving, atSouthCoas talLibraryat2p.m.This one-hoursessionwillfocusonhowbestto prepareforfuturecaredecisionsand changes,includingrespitecare,residential care,andend-of-lifecare.Free,registrationisgreatlyappreciated,andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth

TOP AWARD WINNING AGENT

CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayfo rkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesandmay bringtheirownbookiftheywish.Ages5plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us YinYogaSeries,Part2— Unwindwith SouthCoastalLibrary’syinyogaseries taughtbyRYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,SarahSchaberat4:45p.m.Thisthreeclasss eries(onehoureachsession)will includerelaxing,longerheldposturesand stretches,coupledwithbreathandmeditation,tohelpcreateasenseofinnerpeace andcalm,whiledecreasingstresslevels andpossiblyimprovingflexibility,mobility andsleep.Participantsmustbeableto moveandrepositionindependently.Free, forages18-plus.Youmustintendtoparticipateinallthreeclasses.Registrationis requiredandopensat4:45p.m.onFeb. 11athttps:// southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

ElderLawandEstatePlanningWorkshop Procino-Wells&Woodlandishostingan ElderLawandEstatePlanningWorkshopat theSelbyvillePublicLibraryat5:30p.m. Thisisfreeandopentothepublic.Registrationisrequested,andcanbemadeat (302)628-4140.

Dine&Donate— BrickWorksBrewing& EatsinLon gNeckishostingafundraising effortfortheBishopBurkeColumbiettes,a Catholicorganizationthatdonatesbackto thecommunity.Theeffortwilltakeplace duringbothlunchanddinner.

February26

AffordableScreenings— LifeLineScreeningwillhostahealth-screeningseventat theMillsborofirehall.Residentsinthe communitycanlearnabouttheirriskfor cardiovasculardisease,osteoporosis,diabetesandotherchronic,seriousconditions.Freeparkin gisavailable.Aspecial packagestartsat$159,butconsultants willworkwithyoubasedonyourindividual needsandage.Pre-registrationisrequired.Toregister,call(877)237-1287or visitlifelinescreening.com.

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudygroupatMarinersBethelChurchwill bereviewinganddiscussing“Whatthe WomenSaw,”presentedbyJennyAllen, JadaEdwards,SadieHuffandBianca Olthoff.TheywillmeeteveryWednesday, throughApril2,fr om10to11:30a.m.or from7to8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcome,andcanregisterattheoffice,by calling(302)539-9510oronlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2721885.

FairytaleStoryTime— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.forafairytalethemedStoryTimeforinfants–Age5.This isagreatopportunitytoengageyourchild inearlyliteracypracticesandgettoknow otherfamiliesinthearea.Noregistration required,butparen t-caregivermustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us (302)858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

MacrameBookmarks— ArtistBethDeeley willwalkyouthroughtheartofmacramein thisfree,90-miute.class,whereyou’llbe tyingknotsinpatternstomakebookmarks. ThisisatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30 p.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisrequiredandopensat4:30p.m.on Feb.19athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor b ycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Dine&Donate— TheBlueCrabinBethany BeachishostingaDine&Donatefrom4to 8p.m.tobenefittheLordBaltimore Women’sClubscholarshipfund,inaddition toothercommunityactivitiesandnonprofit organizations. MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotreq uired, butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred. Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February27

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLi-

braryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonpar ticipationonly.)

Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Concert:NatKingCole— InhonorofBlack HistoryMonth,SouthCoastalLibrarywill belearningaboutthelifeandmusicof AfricanAmericansingerandjazzpianist NatKingColethroughaneducationalperformancebyVincentVarrassiandJeff CooperofNotesontheBe achat3p.m. Free75-minuteperformance.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif

spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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The Real McCoy Group

Marc Bouloucon

Elizabeth Kilroy Tatiana Koushnir

Adam Monico

Sonia Parker Sterling Townsend

The Bjorkland Group

Giselle Difrancesca Brad Smith

Courtney Veirs Bouloucon

Inesa Donofrio

Joyce Henderson

Anne Powell Del Vecchio

Jackie Martini

SelbyvilleHometownHeroesBannerprogramopen

TheSelbyvilleHometownHeroes BannerProgramisdesignedasalivingtributetorecognizeandhonor currentmilitarypersonnelorveterans whohaveservedintheU.S.Armed Forces.

Toqualify,aveteranorcurrently enlistedpersonnel,livingordeceased, musthaveorhadafamilialorhistoricalconnectiontoSelbyville(attended school,hasarelativeorserved,etc.)at

somepointduringtheirlife.Those honoredonwarmemorialsandveteransrecommendedbythelocalVFW andAmericanLegionPostsqualifyas well.

Thebannersare30-by-60-inch bannersmadefromheavySunbrella material,printedonbothsides,and willdisplaytheserviceperson’sphotograph,includingtheirfullname, branchofthemilitaryandtheeraof

service(WorldWarI,WorldWarII, Vietnam,etc.).

EachbannerrequirestheHometownHeroformtobefilledoutanda photographoftheheroinuniform. Applicationsarebeingacceptedona first-come,first-servedbasisandare limitedinnumber.

Forfurtherinformation,contact RegentCarolEvansorViceRegent MarciaHilovsky,MajorNathaniel

ChapterNSDAR,atmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com.Donationsaregreatlyappreciated;however, adonationdoesnotguaranteethat theveteranwillbefeatured.

ShouldtheSelbyvilleHometown HeroesProjectbecomefullyfunded, donationsmaybeusedtosupport otherHometownHeroesBanner projects.

Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary

TeenMovie—Wicked— Comehangout atFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.,

eatpizza,andwatchamovieatthelibrary onour4ktheaterset-up.MoviesRatedGPG13.Forages12andUp.Registrationis requiredforpizzaorder.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall(302)732-9351.Findus onFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

February28

BeginningTaiChi&Qigong— TheSouth CoastalLibrarywillhostafreebeginner’s TaiChiandQigongforHealthclassat10 a.m.withMarianneWalch,MasterTrainer withTaiChiforHealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstitute inRehobothBeach.Classisonehour.If youattendedthisclassonFeb.7,youcan-

Open House

notalsoattendthisidenticalsession.Registrationisrequi redandopensat10a.m. onFeb.21athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Let’sTalkBooks— Participantsareencouragedtobringtheircurrentreadwith themtoSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.We willdiscusscurrentreads,favoriteauthors, andmanyotherbook-relatedtopics!Get ideasfornewtitlesandauthorsfromeach otherandmeetotherreadingenthusiasts inyour area.Participantswillalsohavethe opportunitytocolorabookmarkwhilethey chat,andlightsnackswillbeprovided. Free,forAges18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

CabinFeverNight— Hudson’sGeneral StoreinClarksvillewillbehostingfolk artistsanddecorativepaintersMarkLauer and LeroyHazzard,asseeninPrimitive PlaceandEarlyAmericanLifemagazines. Theeventwillrunfrom5to8p.m.

March1

VegetableBeefSoup— RoxanaZion UnitedMethodistChurchissellingvegetablebeefsoupfrom11a.m.to2p.m. Therewillbeawhiteelephantsale,baked goodsandhotdogs.

March5

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudygroupatMarinersBethelChurchwill bereviewinganddiscussing“Whatthe WomenSaw,”presentedbyJennyAllen, JadaEdwards,SadieHuff andBianca Olthoff.TheywillmeeteveryWednesday, throughApril2,from10to11:30a.m.or from7to8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcome,andcanregisterattheoffice,by calling(302)539-9510oronlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2721885.

March12

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudygroupatMarinersBethelChurchwill bereviewinganddiscussing“Whatthe WomenSaw,”presentedbyJennyAllen, JadaEdwards,SadieHuffandBianca Olthoff.TheywillmeeteveryWednesday, throughApril2,from10to11:30a.m.or from7to8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcome,andcanregisterattheoffice,by calling(302)539-9510oronlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2721885.

WATERFRONT

37763 Lagoon Lane, Ocean View

Bayfront Living with Private Dock, Boat Lift, and Pre-Listing Inspection This expansive 4-BR, 3.5-BA, 3,269 sq. ft. waterfront home is being offered as-is, yet with peace of mind. Set in a secluded, direct Bayfront location with a low-level bulkhead, this home offers incredible views and direct access to the Indian River Bay. Enjoy two first-floor master suites, a spacious deck & a 75' pier.

$1,325,000 (DESU2073420)

31326 Terry Circle, Bethany Beach

Stunning 5-BR, 3.5-bathroom pond-front home in Bethany Lakes. Minutes from Bethany Beach and bordering Fresh Pond State Park. Features a recently remodeled first-floor owner's suite, beautifully remodeled gourmet kitchen & spacious porch. Plus, owned solar panels (a $40k investment) generate approximately $1,800-$2,000 in annual credits. Bethany Lakes boasts exceptional amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis/pickleball courts, and more.

$1,125,000 (DESU2078474)

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Stunning 4 BR, 2.5 BA 2-story home on pilings set on a half acre lot overlooking wetlands. Construction is set to begin late summer. Construction loans secured by builder. $529,500 (DESU2077550)

February 15 11am-1pm

34709 Bowman Lane, Sherwood Acres Coming Soon!

This 1600 sq ft home with 3 BR, 2 BA boasts a contemporary design with a vibrant color palette. Low annual HOA fees, the land is fee simple with no lease land or rent – you own it. Construction loans secured by builder.

$399,500 (DESU2071918)

34336 Burbage Rd, Frankford

Meticulously maintained home offers incredible value with upgrades throughout including a $16,000 architectural shingle roof, a reverse osmosis water system, and a tankless hot water heater. Features an addition on the right side, expanding the living space to 1,150 sq. ft. With an HOA fee of only $40 per year, you'll benefit from road maintenance and snow removal.

$279,500 (DESU2078316)

TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerceissetto honoroutstandingpoliceofficers, paramedics,EMTsandfirefighters whohelpkeeplocalcommunitiessafe throughouttheyear,withitsannual awardseventonFriday,Feb.21,at SignaturesatBayside.

Continuingmorethantwodecades oftradition,the2025JoshuaM.FreemanFirstResponderAwards,presentedbytheCarlM.Freeman Companies,willrecognizetheservice anddedicationof14emergencypersonnel.Representativesoflocal towns,public-safetyorganizations, governmentofficialsandtheChambermembershipwillgathertohonor thefirst-respondersfortheirservice

andcommitment.

Thosebeingrecognizedare:

•OfficersoftheYearSgt.Brandon Elliott,BethanyBeachPoliceDepartment;Cpl.ChristopherStory,FenwickIslandPoliceDepartment; OfficerDylanMurphy,OceanView PoliceDepartment;PFCKillian Klopp,SelbyvillePoliceDepartment; OfficerMatthewBoyd,South BethanyPoliceDepartment.

•FirefighterandEMToftheYear DillonBaker,BethanyBeachVolunteerCompany.

•FirefightersoftheYearWalter JohnsonandGregTietmeyer,MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany;BrendanStevens,FrankfordVolunteer FireCompany.

•EMTsandParamedicsofthe YearAustenKauffman,Sussex CountyEMS;AlfredJ.Moore,MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany;Luke Iseman,RoxanaVolunteerFireCompany;CodyBowden,SelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany,andR.J. Senseny,FrankfordVolunteerFire Company.

Oneofthenomineeswillbe awardedthetophonoroftheOverall ValorAward,whichwasrenamedin 2007inmemoryofthelatedeveloper andphilanthropistJoshuaM.Freeman.

RecentOverallValorAwardWinnersincludeMariaBerdanofSussex CountyEMS(2022),WilliamParramore,RoxanaVolunteerFireCompany(2023),andCameronClift, FenwickIslandPoliceDepartment (2024).

In2024,theevent’sfirstGood SamaritanAwardwasgiventoSean Elyforhisheroisminanoceanrescue.TheChamberandsponsor BethanyBeachBooksarelookforwardtoawardingalocalmemberof thecommunity,representativessaid.

“Thealarmsounds,anditishard tonotimmediatelythinkofallthese menandwomenwhoareleavingtheir familiestospringintoaction.Asthe communitycontinuestogrowand emergencycallsaremoreprevalent, thereisnobettertimethannowto showgratitudeandelevatetheimportanceofthoseresponding,”saidLaurenWeaver,directoroftheChamber. Supportforthiseventisbeing providedbytheCarlM.Freeman Companies,BanksWines&Spirits, theCoastalPoint,DelmarvaPower, MountaireFarms,TaylorBank,WilgusAssociates,StateFarmAgent–BillyReese,AnnePowell–Coldwell BankerRealty,BeebeHealthcare, BethanyBeachBooksandTheBook Drop,TheLawOfficesofScott& ShumanandPNCBank.Formore information,visit

Over30events featuredinthe2025 lineupgoonsaleFeb.14

Withmorethan70performancesin its2025season,FreemanArtsPavilion recentlyannouncedthefirstsetofperformancesinthissummerseason lineup.

Theoutdoorvenue—aprogramof theJoshuaM.FreemanFoundation,a fundraisingartsnonprofitlocatednear Selbyville—willpresentits18thseason withamixoflivemusic,dance,theatre andchildren’sperformances.

Headliningperformancesinclude Blood,Sweat&TearsonMay31;Pat Benatar &NeilGiraldoonJune1;Taj Mahal&Keb’Mo’onJune6;David FosterandChrisBottifeaturing KatharineMcPheeonJune13;Brothers OsborneonJune26;PurePrairie League,AtlantaRhythmSection,OrleansandFirefallonJune29;The BeachBoysonJuly2;BuddyGuyon July10;TheWallflowersonJuly15; FrankieValli&theFourSeasonson July18;KevinCroninBandonJuly22; countrymusicartistSamHuntonJuly 24;TromboneShorty&OrleansAvenueonJuly26;ForeigneronAug.4; acapellagroupStraightNoChaseron Aug.7;AndyGrammeronAug.2; LakeStreetDiveonSept.4,andAlison Krauss&UnionStationfeaturingJerry DouglasonSept.14.

Crowdfavoriteswhowillonceagain gracethestageinclude:AlmostQueen: ATributetoQueenwhowillkickoff theseasononMay30;Hollywood Nights:ABobSegerExperienceon June6;Eaglemania—TheWorld’s GreatestEaglesTributeBandonJune 14;287thArmyBand:“TheGovernor’s Own,”onJuly3;YächtleyCrëw:Seas TheNightTouronJuly19;Rumours: TheUltimateFleetwoodMacTribute ShowonJuly23;TheConcert:ATributetoABBAonAug.8andFirstState BalletonAug.27.

Additionalperformancesalsoinclude AnEveningwithTheMusicSchoolof Delaware’sYouthSymphonyOrchestra &EsteemedFacultyonJune12;ElevateVocalArtspresentsLiftEvery VoiceonJune19;SonsofMystroon June27;SoGood!TheNeilDiamond ExperiencestarringRobertNearyon July5andPinkMartinifeaturing ChinaForbesonJuly30.

Publicon-salebeginsat10a.m.Friday,Feb.14,atfreemanarts.org.

Performanceswillcontinuallybeannouncedasshowsareconfirmed,said PattiGrimes,executivedirector.

“Wearethrilledtopresentanother seasonfilledwithexceptionalperformancesthatbringourcommunitytogether,”shesaid.“Withadiverselineup ofworld-classartists,wearedelighted toofferanunforgettableexperiencefor audiences ofallagestoenjoy.”

BuddyGuywasannouncedinthefirstwaveoftheFreemanArtsPavilion’s2025scheduledperformances.GuywillperformonJuly10.

Asanartsnonprofit,FreemanArts offersperformancesforallagestoenjoy withthesupportofthelocalcommu-

nity,includingitsSeasonSponsors,who includeSaraChaseCarlsonofSodoka Inc.,SchellBrothers,TidalHealth,the

ArmstrongFamilyandtheEugenio Family.Formoreinformation,visitfreemanarts.org.

wasworking,buthewouldn’thave tradeditforanythingintheworld. Hisfamilymeanttheworldtohim, andheenjoyedmanyfamilygatherings,gamenights,fishingtripsto CapeHatterasintheOuterBanks, andspendingtimeonthebeachrelaxingandfishingatAssateagueIsland.

Inadditiontohisparents,Hudson wasprecededindeathbyhissiblings JohnHudson,RonaldHudson,Mary WebbandPatriciaWebb.Heissurvivedbyhiswife,SusanC.Hudson; adaughter,SarahL.BensonofBishopville,Md.;asister,TammyHudson DavisofWestOceanCity,Md.;two grandchildren,TaylorBensonand McKennaBenson;agreat-grandson, EnzoBensonChavez;andnumerous nieces,nephewsandcousins.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldat 11a.m.onSaturday,Feb.8,2025,at Bishop-HastingsFuneralHomein Selbyville,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhismemorymaybemade toBrandywineValleySPCA, GeorgetownCampus,22918Dupont Blvd.,Georgetown,DE19947.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

RoseLuiKelchner,72

RoseLuiKelchner,72,passed awaypeacefullyonJan.29,2025, afteratwo-monthbattlewith leukemia.Shewassurroundedbyher lovedones.

Shewasatalentedartistand seamstressShewasanassociateprofessorofcostumedesignatSUNY collegeinPurchase,N.Y.Hermost recentprofessionwasasaqualitycontroltechnicianforluxurymanufacturersincludingJasonWu,The Row,AdamLippesandProenza

Schouler.Hertalentformaintaining theindustrystandardsforperfection waswell-respected.

Inher72years,Kelchnerhadan appreciationoffamilyandfriends thathadnoboundaries.Hersmile wasinfectiousandherheartgenerous.Shealwaysmaintainedapositive attitude.Shewasinthefrontrowfor anyperformanceandthefirston dancefloor.Everyvacationwasalwaysthebestvacation.Rosita’sCantinaatClubEdwasalwayscooking upadelicioustreatforsharingatthe beach.

Kelchnerwasalovingmotherand mother-in-law,adevotedwifeand thebest“Gamma.”Shewasadear sisterandawonderfulaunt.Shewill begreatlymissedbutnotforgotten. Inherwords,“Thisisnottheend butanewbeginning.Stayhappyand keepsmiling.”

EarlLloydMurray,87

EarlLloydMurray,87,ofLaurel, Del.,passedawayattheCountry RestHomeonFeb.3,2025.Hewas bornonFeb.28,1937,inRoxana, Del.,tothelateRockfordMurray andAlbertaMcCabeMurray,and grewupinClarkesville.Heattended LordBaltimoreHighSchool.

Afterhighschool,heproudly servedhiscountryintheU.S.Navy andmadehiscareerwiththeNavy untilhisretirement.Afterhisretire-

ment,beganhissecondcareerwith AtlanticRichfieldasamerchantseaman.HewasamemberoftheLaurel MasonicLodge;enjoyedhunting, ridinghorses,andwalkingupand downhisstreetvisitingandhelping neighbors.

Inadditiontohisparents,Murray wasprecededindeathbyhisbrothers,RonaldG.McCabeandTerryR. Murray.Heissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof55years,BeverlyHoagland

Murray;brotherHerbertMurrayand hiswife,Diane;andhissister-in-law, GloriaMcCabe.Manyniecesand nephewsalsosurvivehim. AcelebrationofMurray’slifewill beheldatalaterdate.Condolences maybesenttothefamilybyvisiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com.ArrangementswereinthecareoftheHannigan,Short,DisharoonFuneralHome inLaurel,Del.

33584 WINDSWEPT DRIVE, #5207, THE PENINSULA, MILLSBORO

Gorgeous golf view 3BR/2BA condo in The Peninsula! Sought-after layout and location, beautifully appointed.

$455,000 (DESU2075098)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

33727 CHATHAM WAY, FOREST REACH, FRANKFORD Craftsman-style 3BR/2BA single family home, screened porch and attached garage, backing to trees. Community pool, just 3 miles to Bethany Beach!

$499,000 (DESU2068226)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

304 N EDGEWATER HOUSE, SEA COLONY EAST, BETHANY BEACH

Custom updates and touches throughout this re-designed 3BR/2BA Oceanfront condo with large balcony and direct view. A Sea Colony gem!

$1,389,000 (DESU2078308)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

Call Ann Baker (c) 302-858-8518

100 ALEXANDREAS COURT #15, MILLSBORO

3 BR / 2 BA Former Model Home located on a corner lot. Community Pool and easy access to Dupont HWY! Call today for your private showing!

$339,900 (DESU2073642)

Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

503 N EDGEWATER HOUSE, BETHANY BEACH

Furnished 2BR/2BA Oceanfront condo with direct panoramic view of the ocean. Gorgeous, timeless updates throughout! Pools, tennis, security - Sea Colony is a lifestyle!

$1,280,000 (DESU2078298)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

Call Ann Baker (c) 302-858-8518

35031 DUNDEE STREET #6, FRANKFORD 2 BR / 2.5 BA with large un nished room upstairs! Great for storage or nish into a 4th bedroom! Community has pool and dog park and conveniently located close to shopping and restaurants! Call today for a private showing!

$499,900 (DESU2074704)

Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

30180 TANAGER DRIVE, OCEAN VIEW Upgraded 3BR+Loft/2.5BA End Villa with new

37201 ALABAMA DRIVE, FRANKFORD

3 BR / 1.5 BA Manufactured Home on a Corner lot. Updated ooring, paint, some appliances and xtures. Ideal for investors or homeowners! Call for your private showing!

$199,900 (DESU2076434) Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

37264 BRENDA LANE, FRANKFORD

4000 Sq. Ft. 4 BR / 3.5 BA Home situated on over 1/3 of an acre and located only 4 miles to Bethany Beach! Community with Amenities! Call today for a private showing!

$759,900 (DESU2077470) Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

OfficeofAnimalWelfaresponsoringSpayDays

FebruaryisSpay&NeuterAwarenessMonth,andtheDelawareDivision ofPublicHealth’sOfficeofAnimal Welfare(OAW)issponsoringSpay Days,aspecialopportunityforincomeeligibleDelawareresidentstohavetheir petsspayedorneuteredatnocost.As anaddedbenefit,theprogramalsocoversmicrochipping,rabiesanddistemper vaccinationstohelpensurepetslive healthier,saferlives.

Throughthisinitiative,qualifying pet ownerscanscheduleappointments atparticipatingveterinaryclinics,includingHumaneAnimalPartners,

59 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, LEWES

Lovely 3 BR/2 BA cottage in Lochwood on Burton Pond, a wonderful mature neighborhood, less than 5 miles to Rehoboth & Lewes. Backs to trees, walk to pond. $375,000 (DESU2074966) Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130 michele.petrillo@LNF.com

FaithfulFriendsAnimalSociety,ForgottenCatsandBrandywineValley SPCA.TheSpay&NeuterProgram (SNP),establishedbytheDelaware GeneralAssemblyin2006toreducethe numberofstrayandunwantedcatsand dogs,providesspay/neuterfundingto:

•Low-incomeDelawarepetowners;

•Homelessanimalstakeninbysheltersandrescues;

•Communitycatssterilizedthrough trap-neuter-vaccinate-return(TNVR) programs(nonprofitanimalwelfareorganizationsmayalsoapplyforgrantsto helpsterilizehomelessDelawareani-

mals,withapriorityoncommunity cats).

Spayingandneuteringarenationally recognizedasthemosteffective,humanemethodofcontrollingunwanted petpopulations,officialssaid.Whenthe OfficeofAnimalWelfare(OAW)was establishedin2013,oneofitskeyresponsibilitieswastomanagetheSNP. Between2014andJune2024,theprogrammadepossiblethesterilizationof morethan40,000animalsandthevaccinationofover31,000animalsagainst rabies.

“Spay/neuterservicesareessentialfor

improvingthewell-beingofpetsand preventingunwantedlitters,”said JoannaMiller,deputydirectorofOAW. “Weencourageeligiblepetownersto takeadvantageofthisprogramand showtheirpetssomeextralovethis month.”

Appointmentsarelimited,soeligible pet ownersarebeingencouragedto scheduleassoonaspossible.Formore informationaboutSpayDays,including eligibilityrequirementsandhowto makeanappointment,visit https://fixedandfab.com/web/index#ho me.

29232 KATHLEEN DRIVE, MILLSBORO Gorgeous, light- lled, energy ef cient 4 BR/3 BA home, just 2 years old in Baylis Estates. Close to Lewes & Rehoboth Beaches. Backs to trees, with many upgrades & 2-yr home + 10-yr builder warranty.

$539,900 (DESU2075008) Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130 michele.petrillo@LNF.com

$275,000 (DESU2076868)

(DESU2073780) Call Joe Lagano(c) 302-245-4236 for your private tour 104 HUNTERS WAY, SALISBURY Immaculate 3 year old former model home, many upgrades, amazing chef’s kitchen, 3 BR/2BA home in Hunt Club South, Fruitland schools, screened porch, 3 car garage. $399,900 (MDWC2016110) Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130 michele.petrillo@LNF.com

38101 NATURES WALK WAY, SELBYVILLE A Rare Opportunity. A Ready to build lot in Fenwick Shoals, (.28 acres) an upscale, gated community just minutes from Fenwick Island, Ocean City, MD and Bethany Beach, DE. Lot backs to woods and also faces woods, All impact fees have been paid.

Call Joe Lagano(c) 302-245-4236 for your private tour

32040 SAND BANK LANE, MILLVILLE 1 year old fully furnished Villa in Millville by the Sea with main level bedroom & bath. This Brentwood is a stunning 1,676 square foot two-story townhome designed for open-concept living that boasts three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a convenient two-car garage. Includes America's Smart Home Package. Enjoy the fabulous lifestyle in Millville by the Sea, including pools, tennis, pickleball, Community club house, pool, water piers, walking trails and beach Shuttle.

$390,000 (DESU2048466) Call Janice Warns (c) 410-371-9494

(DESU2072430) Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130 michele.petrillo@LNF.com

30477 Madeira Lane #69

Bethany Beach, DE

5 BD 3.5 BA $990,000

Only 6 minutes to the beach! This stunning home is your ticket to living your best beach life, nestled in a quaint community of just 75 singlefamily homes.

39334 Tall Pines Ct Unit 15001 Bethany Beach, DE

3 BD 2 BA $679,000

This newly renovated 3BR 2Bath condo in Bethany Beach is the perfect investment property!

38828 Bayfront Drive Ocean View, DE

4 BD 3.5 BA $775,000

Charming 2-level coastal home in the picturesque waterfront marina community of Quillen's Point, nestled along the Indian River Bay.

3 BA $915,000

This like-new, one-level, 3 bed, 3 bath home with pond view is waiting for you. With home office, screened porch, and patio, this home is ready for you.

TheCoalitionforaSaferDelaware andEndCommunityViolenceNow thisweekrespondedtoPresident DonaldTrump’srecentexecutiveorder theysayaimstorollbacksignificant progressongunviolenceprevention, includingregulationsonunserialized “ghost”guns,expandedbackground checksandstrongeroversightoflawbreakinggundealers.

“Theseregulations,includingthe crackdownonuntraceablefirearms andtheclosingofthegun-showloophole,havebeenessentialinaddressing risinggunviolence,”representativesof thecoalitionsaid.“Togetherwithpartnersstatewide,CoalitionforaSafer DelawareandEndCommunityViolenceNowstandinsupportofthe criticalprogressmadeatthefederal levelandstatewideinDelawareinrecentyears.Delawareanshaveinvested inandsupportedinitiativesaimedat reducinggunviolence,andthis progressisnowatrisk.Delawareleadersarecommittedtoensuringthatthe workalreadydonetoimprovesafetyis notundone.”

TheWhiteHouseOfficeofGun ViolencePreventioncoordinatedanationalresponsetogunviolenceand helpeddrivea13.5percentreduction innationwidehomicidesin2023after thelargestrecordedincreaseeverin gunhomicidesin2020duringthe TrumpAdministration.Atotalof 46,728peoplediedfromgunviolence intheUnitedStatesin2023.

TraciMurphy,executivedirectorof CoalitionforaSaferDelaware,said, “Gunsaretheleadingcauseofdeath forAmericanchildrenandteens,and noexecutiveordercanstopusfrom workingtosavelivesinDelaware.This

executiveorderisadistractionfrom thereal,community-focused,bipartisanworkwedoeveryday.

“Delawareansfromallthreecounties,frombothmajorpoliticalparties, andregardlessofgunownershipstatus,supporteffortstopreventgunviolence.Ourcommunitiesareunitedin seekingevidence-basedsolutionsthat makeussafer.Wemustcontinueto speakoutandworktogetherto strengthenthesafeguardsthatprotect Delaware.”

LaurenFootman,executivedirector ofEndCommunityViolenceNow, said,“Thesemeasuresthreatentoreversepoliciesthathaveproveneffective inreducinghomicidesandcurbingillegalguntraffickingintoourcommunities.Thiscouldputmorepeopleatrisk anddeepentheimpactofgunviolence acrossDelaware.Gunviolenceremains theleadingcauseofdeathforchildren andteensinthestate.”

“PresidentTrump’sexecutiveorder threatenstheprogressDelawarehas madeinreducinggunviolence.Our organizations,andpartners,understandthateffectivegunviolencepreventionrequirescommonsensegun lawsinformedbythosemostimpacted. Rollingbackimportantregulations, likethoseaddressingghostgunsand unregulatedgunsales,wouldreverse thecollectiveeffortsofthoseworking toreducegunviolenceinallitsforms. Wewillcontinuetostandinsupport ofourcommunitypartnersalongwith stateandlocalleaderstoensureour stateremainscommittedtoevidencebasedgunviolencepreventionstrategiesthatprioritizethesafetyand well-beingofallDelawareans,”the groups’representativessaid.

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FRIDAY

2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (28) ESPN 7 p.m.

Broadcast live from the Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif., celebrities from film, TV and music team up with basketball legends from the NBA and WNBA to play a fun and entertaining exhibition game. Which celebrity will surprise with their basketball skills?

Penn & Teller: Fool Us (3) CW 8 p.m.

The name of the game is fooling professional illusionists Penn Jillette and Teller. The question is: can anybody actually do it? During this new episode, more aspiring magicians take the stage to do just that and earn a spot on the duo’s live show.

SATURDAY

2025 4 Nations Face-Off (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Live from the Bell Center in Montreal, the heated rivalry between neighboring nations of the United States and Canada is renewed for the final game of the first leg of this special international hockey tournament. Which nation will come out on top?

ACL Presents: Willie Nelson & Family (12) WCPB 11 p.m.

Willie Nelson brings along his family and friends to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Austin City Limit’s” pilot episode, which Willie Nelson also performed on. This outdoor concert was taped at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas.

SUNDAY

2025 Daytona 500 (5) FOX (69) WTXF 2:30 p.m.

Broadcasting live from Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., four-time Indy 500 winner Hélio Castroneves takes a stab at becoming only the third person in history to win both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s iconic 500-mile race. Can he do it?

Saturday Night Live (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

“Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary celebrations come to a close with this three-hour primetime special. While NBC is keeping who will host or perform on this special a well-guarded secret, viewers should expect a celebration worthy of 50 years.

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MONDAY

On TV: A Black History Month Special (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, this one-hour news special celebrates Black excellence in television by highlighting historic milestones and featuring interviews with CBS stars like Wayne Brady, Tichina Arnold, Morris Chestnut and more.

Rescue: HI-Surf (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

“Work hard, play hard” is certainly the mantra of the open-water lifeguards that patrol Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle, the most famous and dangerous coastline in the world. However, playing hard can sometimes have an adverse effect on working hard.

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

Season 1 of this reality series continues as the #MomTok influencer community navigates the fallout of their “soft swinging” sex scandal. First, a birthday trip goes awry when a scandalous party game forces out the truth. Then, Taylor confronts Whitney.

TUESDAY

Bad Teacher (21) FX 8 p.m.

When Elizabeth’s (Cameron Diaz) plans to quit teaching fall through, she sets her sights on winning over wealthy substitute teacher Scott Delacorte (Justin Timberlake). However, her perky colleague, Amy (Lucy Punch), is also vying for Scott’s affection.

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

The fourth and final episode of this docuseries from executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores why African and Caribbean immigrants came to the U.S. before examining the impact they’ve had American culture as a whole.

High Potential (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mother with an uncanny knack for solving crime, is knee deep in dirty rotten scoundrels as she helps Det. Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) and the police department piece together clues at a hotel murder scene.

WEDNESDAY

Hollywood Squares (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Nate Burleson hosts and Drew Barrymore finds herself the center square in this latest reboot of the game show classic. Two contestants play tic-tac-toe by picking celebrities such as Julie Bowen or Tyra Banks in hopes of winning cash and prizes.

Good Cop/Bad Cop (3) CW 9 p.m.

It’s a family affair in this brand-new procedural dramedy. Lou (Leighton Meester) works as a detective for her father Hank’s (Clancy Brown) police department. When Lou complains about a lack of competent co-workers, Hank hires her brother (Luke Cook).

Chicago P.D. (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

When Chicago is in serious trouble, the Chicago Police Department calls in Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and his Intelligence Unit to take care of the situation. However, what happens when the situation becomes too difficult for this elite crew?

THURSDAY

2025 4 Nations Face-Off (28) ESPN 8 p.m.

Live from TD Garden in Boston, the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off reaches its epic conclusion as the two top-placed teams out of the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden face off to determine the inaugural champion. Which nation will win it all?

Beat Bobby Flay (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

After losing to Bobby Flay previously, chefs Kathy Fang and Nate Appleman get another chance to topple the indomitable celebrity chef. Will Fang and Appleman make the most of this second chance? Brooke Williamson and Tiffany Derry cheer them on.

Found (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Despite serial kidnapper Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) still being on the loose, recovery specialist Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her team must focus on the task at hand: finding missing people who have been forgotten by the system.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianscarrieda28-19lead intothefourthquarter.

ButthatadvantagequicklyevaporatedafternumerousturnoversenabledthevisitingHornetstotakethe lead.

FortunatelyfortheIndians,they continuedtoplaytoughdefenseand managedtoscorejustenoughtodefeatHenlopenConferencerival EarlyCollege,36-33.

Thetriumphwastheteam’sninth straightsuccess—theprogram’s longestwinningstreaksincethe 2011-2012squadwon10straight. TheGreen&Goldimprovedto133overall,itsmostvictoriesinasingle seasonsincethe2008-2009teamfinished13-10.

SeniorguardMyaWhittington ledtheIndianswithagame-high12 points,andjuniorguardAbby Bertlingaddedeightmarkers.

Whittingtonfinishedthegame with1,073careerpoints.(TheAlverniaUniversitycommitbecamethe sixthIRHSgirls’basketballplayerto surpassthe1,000-career-pointmark onTuesday,Jan.21,ina47-29victoryatArcadiaHighSchoolinVirginia.)

TheIndianstrailed8-6afterone quarterbeforebuildinga17-11halftimelead.

JuniorguardMarshayBrownled EarlyCollegewith11points.The Hornetsareoneofonlythreeteams thathavedefeatedIndianRiverthis season.

TheIndians’scheduledgame againstSussexAcademyearlythis weekwasmovedtoSaturday,Feb.15, duetothethreatofinclement weather.

IRHSboys’basketball

TheIRHSboys’basketballteam losttohostWoodbridge,63-20,on Friday,Feb.7.JuniorguardAshton BrowneledtheIndianswithsix points,whilejuniorforwardAlex Behornaraddedfivemarkers.

SeniorforwardIsaiahGilesled theBlueRaiderswith17points,and seniorforwardJabrilNealadded11 markers.

IRgirls’basketballdefeatsEarlyCollegeforninthstraighttriumph

CoastalPointphotos•GracieHoban Above,IR’sMyaWhittingtondrivesthe basketballupthecourtinlastweek’s gameagainstLaurel.Right,Whittington and SophiaScurcicelebrateafteraplay.

EarlyCollege69, IndianRiver20

TheIndianRiverHighboys’basketballteamlosttheirHenlopen ConferencegameatEarlyCollege onThursday,Feb.6.

JuniorforwardAshtonBrowne ledtheIndianswith10points. SeniorguardTristinHackand juniorforwardElishaJohnsonDixoneachscored21pointsforthe Hornets.

TheIndians’scheduledgame againstSussexAcademyonTuesday, Feb.11,wasalsomovedtoSaturday, Feb.15,duetothethreatofinclementweather.

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JohnProctorlitupthescoreboard withhistorridshootingandscoring.

TheIndianRiverHighUnifiedbasketballjuniorforwardexplodedfora career-high14pointstoleadtheundefeatedGreen&GoldpasthostCape Henlopen,54-43,foritsfifthstraight win,onThursday,Feb.6.

Proctorscoredeightofhispointsin

thesecondquartertohelpIRexpand froman11-8leadtoa25-18advantage athalftime.AftertheIndiansbuilta 40-29leadafterthreequarters,Proctor addedsixmorepointsinthefourth stanzatohelpclinchthetriumphand improvehisteam’srecordto5-0onthe season.

“ThespiritofUnifiedsportswas aliveandelectrifyingforthedurationof thegame,”saidIndianRiverheadcoach JamaalBivens.“SeniorforwardDonald Lingoresidedin‘ReboundTown,’consistentlygrabbingtheballandscoring eightpoints.SeniorguardElmerHernandezCaballeroscoredsevenpoints anddidafantasticjobincorporating ballmovement,andhewaseagertoget theballthroughtheVikings’defenseto ensurethathisteammateshadnumerousscoringopportunities.”

Bivenssaidhewasalsoimpressed withthebrotheractofBraydenand KyleBennetch.

“Thosetwomovedharmoniouslyup anddownthecourt,assmoothlyassynchronizedswimmerswouldinthepool,” saidBivens.“Theyeffortlesslyearned cheersfromthecrowd.Braydenscored eightpoints,andKyleaddedseven.

“FreshmanguardHeyslerChilelEscalantewasawondertowatchonthe court.Wearingabiggrinonhisface, Heyslerhasanuncannyabilityto launchajumpshotfromanywhere. SophomoreforwardKatelynTaylor broughtthemagicalfootpopwithher ontheroad.Shewasperfectfromthe field,drainingeverybucketshefired andscoringsixpoints.Andfreshman forwardColin‘TheMicrowave’Sheridan,whocanturnonhisdefenseinan instant,providedsuffocatingdefenseon everyplay.Hewasinagroovetodisrupt Cape Henlopen’soffensebyblocking theirshots.”

ChilelEscalanteandjuniorcenter ZakiDrummondeachaddedtwo points.

“Iamexcitedtoseetheteam’stransitionatthispointintheseason,”the headcoachadded.“Itappearsthat,with eachgame,theteamimproves.It’sbeen particularlyrewardingtoreflectonthe growthofthisyear’sseniorsfromtheir freshmanseasons.”

SophomoreforwardAustinHastings andjuniorguardDanGartmaneach scoredsixpoints,andfreshmanguard LukeArcheraddedsixpointsforthe Vikings.

TheIndians’scheduledgameat WoodbridgeonTuesday,Feb.11,was movedtoWednesday,Feb.19,dueto thethreatofinclementweather.

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

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Onawhim,hetriedoutforthe DelawareStateUniversitybaseball team.

Itwasadecisioninthespringof 1971thatwouldbringJackPowell fourincredibleyearsofplayingthe sportheloved.

Thespeedy,scrappyrighthandedhittingsecond-basemanplayedfour seasons,becomingaproductivestarter whobattedanimpressive.385during hissophomoreseasonin1972.

Italsoledtohisinductionintothe DSUAthleticsHallofFameonNov. 8,2024,onthe50thanniversaryofhis graduationin1974.

“Iwashonoredandproudtobe recognized,”saidPowell,whoservedas theBethanyBeachpostmasterforthe final22yearsofhiscareerwiththe U.S.PostalService.“Itwasagreat feelingtobeonthestagewithso manyofmyformerteammates,andto relivesomeofourbestmemories.”

Powell,wholiveswithhiswife, Sandy,inDagsboro,creatednumerous magicalmomentsasaHornetsbaseballstudent-athlete.Hebattledthe opposingpitchertoextendat-bats, reachbaseanddriveinruns.

Oneofthosemomentsoccurred duringhissenioryear,whenhestole fivebasesagainstFayettevilleState. Laterthatseason,Powelldrilledan RBI-singleagainstfutureMajor

LeaguesouthpawpitcherAlHolland toscoreteammateCalvinJoneswith thewinningrunagainstNorthCarolinaA&T.TheHornetswentonto reachtheNCAADivision1regionals thatyear.

Powellalsogeneratedrun-scoring opportunitiesbyusinghisexplosive firststepoffthebaseandhisblazing speeduponthebasepaths. Heswipedmorethan125bases duringhiscareeratDSU.Asasenior in1974,hewasperfect,stealing52 basesinasmanytriesandbatting.350 toearnHonorableMentionAllMid-

EasternAthleticConferencehonors. Workingnights,attending collegeandplayingNCAA Division1baseball

JackPowellgrewupinDover,playing basketballandbaseballatDoverHigh Schoolbeforegraduatingin1965.Hemarriedhishighschoolsweetheart,Sandy,in 1966andjoinedtheU.S.ArmyReserves, servinghiscountryforsevenyears. In1969,hislifechanged.Hewas

Boys’ Swimming

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Tosaytheleast,theexperiencewas humblingforGavinHarrell.

WhentheIndianRiverHighSchool seniorboys’swimmingstandoutwasa freshman,hetriedoutforthetalented teamwithoutthebenefitofhavingpreviouscompetitiveexperienceinthe pool.

“IwassobadthatIwasnamedthe teammanager,”saidHarrell,whothis winterhasalreadyqualifiedforthe DIAAStateTournamentboys’prelims onThursday,Feb.20,inthe50-and 100-yardfreestyleevents,andinthe 100-yardbutterfly.“Insideofme,that

wasprettyhumiliating.So,IdecidedI hadtoworkonimproving.Thenext year,Imadethestatecutforthe100meterbutterflyafterbarelymasteringit. Ilovedthefeelingofimprovingand winning,andIjustwantedtokeepgettingbetterandbetter.”

Harrellhasdonejustthat,particularlyduringhisseniorseason.

Afterhelpinghisboys’squadtoa7-3 won-lostrecord,Harrellrecordedhis besttimesoftheseasonineveryevent at theHenlopenConferencechampionshiponSaturday,Feb.8.Inthe200yardfreestyle,hedroppedfrom2:02to 1:58,andinthe100-yardbutterfly, Harrellwentfrom59.9to57.7.Healso hithisfastestsplitseverinthetworelaysthatheswam.

IndianRiverboys’swimminghead coachColinCrandellacknowledged thatHarrellhascomealongwaysince hisfreshmanyear.

“Heisverydedicatedandhardworking,”saidthecoach.“Heputsinextra timeoutsideofourteampractices,such as liftingandgoingtothepooltowork onhisown.”

Asasophomore,Harrellrecalled,his teammateswhowereseniorsenabled himtobuildhisdesiretoimprove.

“NowthatI’masenior,Iwantour underclassmentolookuptomethe samewayIlookeduptothoseseniors,” saidHarrell,whosetopathleticachievementstodateincludehiscontribution

toafirst-placeIRfinishinthe200-yard freestylerelayattheHenlopenConferencechampionshipmeetlastyear,and competingintheMid-AtlanticRegionallifeguardcompetitionasarepresentativeoftheMiddlesexBeachPatrol.

BeinganIRswim teammemberisa

fulfillingachievement

AccordingtoHarrell,beingamember oftheIRHSboys’swimteamisoneof themostfulfillingachievementsofhis life.

“Beingpartoftheteamenablesmeto worktoimprove,”saidHarrell,whoran cross-countryhisfreshman,sophomore andjunioryears,andwasadistance-runningtrack-and-fieldparticipantduring his freshmanandsophomoreseasons.“I alsogettowatchtherestoftheswim teamimprove.

“Theonlychallengingthingaboutthe IRswimteamislisteningtoheadcoach ColinCrandellattempttorememberour teammembers’names,”headdedhumorously.

Boththecoachandhisstudent-athletecombinetoaddaplayfulsenseof humortotheteam.

“It’ssomethingweallneedthese days,”saidCrandell.“HeandIjokealot. Itkeepspracticefunandlightforme.”

Allkiddingaside,Harrellcredited Crandellwithhavingaprofoundimpact onhissuccessinthepoolandinthe classroom.

“AndIlookuptohiminlife,”said Harrell,aresidentofFrankford.“He’sliterallycoachedmeineverysportI’ve played,andhe’shelpedmeimprovein eachone.

“HeguidedmetobecomeaMiddlesexBeachPatrollifeguard,whichhas beenmysummerjobforthepastthree years,”Harrelladded.“Andhe’salways lookingoutforme.Ican’tthankhim enough. Icouldprobablywriteanessay onhowgreatofacoachandpersonheis, buthe’dprobablyreadithalfwaythrough, thenrealizeheforgottotakehisMetamucil.”

Harrellsaidheisalsoextremelyappreciativeofhisfamily’ssupportofhis workinthepool.

“Mymom,NicoleHarrell,andmy dad,MarkHarrell,aremybiggestsupporters,andtheytrytoattendeveryswim meetthattheycan,”saidGavinHarrell. “Ialsohaveagoodgroupoffriendswho cometothemeetstosupportme.They areawesome.AndIserveasalifeguard withswimteamteammatesLoganDawsonandDrewBarthelmess.” Harrell,whoenjoyssurfingandskatingwithhisfriendswhenheisn’tinthe pool,saidheplanstoattendtheUniversityofNorthCarolina,theUniversityof DelawareorDelawareTech.

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Whenateam—makethatanentire program—canhavethetypeofannual successthattheIndianRiverHigh Schoolswimmingteamshavebeenhavingyear-inandyear-out,andwithouta pooltocalltheirown,itspeaksvolumes tothededicationofnotjustthecoaches, butalsothestudent-athleteswhocontinuetoputintheworkthroughoutthe season.

LastSaturday,Feb.8,theIndianscontinuedtoprovetotherestoftheHenlopenAthleticConferencejusthow impressivetheirtrainingandpracticing regimeninsidethepoolandoutreallyis, withtheboysfinishingthirdandthegirls fourthoverallintheteamstandings.

Amongthoseamazingefforts,the

quartetofCaidenClark,LoganDawson, CadeDonnellyandGavinHarrellwon the200-freerelayeventwiththeirtimeof 1:32.51.Thewinningtimewasnearly4 secondsfasterthantheirseedtime,and almostahalf-secondfasterthanthesecond-placeteamfromLakeForest.

“Theteamexceededmyexpectations,” saidIRboysheadcoach ColinCrandell. “Withmissedschoolduetosnow,fluhittingourteamandapoolschedulethat limitsourtraining,Ihaddoubts.Butthey ralliedaroundeachotherandcontinued tohit[personalrecords]forseason.Just soveryproudandimpressedwithwhat theydidthisseasongivenallthehurdles theyhadtojump.”

Theboys’third-placefinishinthe teamstandingssawtheir276.50points trailonlybehindoverallconference championCapeHenlopen’s466andsec-

ond-placeCaesarRodney’s294.That’s howclosetheyweretotwoofthebiggest swimmingprogramsintheconference.

Fortheirefforts,theboyswereableto secureCrandell’sthird-straightHAC Boys’CoachoftheYearhonor.

“I’mflatteredbutfeellikeothersdoas muchasIdo,”Crandellsaidwithregards tohisaward.“IwantDonna[Smith]and Dana[Schaefer]toshareinthecredit.I feelliketheyareabigpartofwhatwedo. Weareateam.”

JohnLovelettecameinthirdinthe 100-backstroke,betteringhisqualifying timebytwosecondstouchingthewallat 1:00.59.Healsoswamalegonthesixthplace200-medleyrelay,withDrew Barthelmess,AtsushiKajitaandCade Donnellyjoininghim.Thegroupcut nearly5secondsoffoftheirqualifying time,witha1:51.69.

Harrell(fourth),Barthelmess(seventh) andClark(eighth)allfinishedinsidethe Top10inthe200-freeevent.Both Lovelette(fifth)andAndresLucenti (10th)swamPRsinthe200-IMwith Lovelettepostinga2:19.87—5seconds faster—andLucenticlockinga2:34:.48 (almostninesecondsfaster)fortheirnew times.

Dawsonwasthirdinthe50-freewith histimeof22.85,whileDonnellywas eighthwithhis24.23time.Harrelladded afifth-placefinishinthe100-butterfly withanewbesttimeof57.17.

ThetrioofDawson(sixth),Kajita (eighth)andDonnelly(10th)allscored pointsbyplacingintheTop10,with timesof52.68,54.44and55.22,respectively.HarrisonBennerwasninthinthe longdistanceevent—the500-free— knockingoff22secondsfromhisqualifyingtimewitha6:20.30.

Kajitawasninthinthe100-breaststrokewitha1:12.79,which wasmore than2secondsfasterthanhisqualifying time.ThedaywrappedupwithClark, Dawson,BarthelmessandHarrellswimmingmorethan7secondsfasterthan theirQTwitha3:33.07forathird-place finishinthe400-freerelay.

TheIRgirlshadastrongdayinthe poolaswell.Theteamfinishedfourth with234pointsbehindHACchampion CapeHenlopen(397),SussexAcademy (395)andCaesarRodney(307).

MacynHockmanhadherselfquitethe day,breakingherownschoolrecordinthe 100-backwithatimeof1:00.90,which wasgoodforsecondplace.Thenew recordwasnearly4secondsfasterthan thepreviousmarkandwasjust.58secondsbehindthewinningtimeofVictoria EvansfromSussexAcademy.Hockman wasalsosecondinthe100-butterfly,with atimeof1:00.82,which wasnearly2secondsfasterthanherQT.

Hockmanswamalegonthethirdplace-finishing400-freerelayteamjoiningforceswithMoore,JoyJaegerand Hernandeztopostatimeof4:04.66, whichwasmorethan11secondsfaster thantheirqualifyingtime.Thatsame quartetalsoplacedfifthinthe200-free relaywithatimeof1:51.32,bettering theirQTof1:55.62.

NatalieMoran,JewelianGriffith,LucilleFeathersandJoyJaegertouchedthe wallin2:12.44,whichwasmorethan3 secondsfasterthantheirQTforthe200medleyrelay.Thetimehadtheminsixth place.Moranwas10thinthe100-back, withatimeof1:14.39—morethan2 secondsbetterthanherQT.

KassidyBehornarwasninthinthe 200-freewithatimemorethan7seconds betterthanherQT,at2:22.82.EllieWalls was11th,withhertimeof2:26.63being nearly5secondsfasterthanherqualifying time.

MaddieMoore(2:49.15),Moran (2:49.96)andGriffith(2:54.02)were

hiredbytheU.S.PostalService.Shortly thereafter,heenrolledatDSUasa physicaleducationandhealthmajor.

Whileworkingnightsinthepostoffice,the24-year-oldPowellalsoattendedafullslateofclassesandplayed baseball—includingattendingdaily practices—fortheHornets.

Powell,whograduatedinfouryears, readilyadmittedthathisbusylifestyle taughthimavaluablelifelesson.

“Ifyouhaveadream,nevergiveup,” saidPowell.“Don’tbeafraidtogoafter what youwanttoachieveinlife.I startedcollegeattheageof24,asa marriedmanwithachild,whileworkingfull-time.Whocouldhaveimagined that?”

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10th,11thand12th,respectively,inthe 200-IM,withthelattertwopostingPRs fortheevent.

LeilaHernandezshaved.07offofher QTinthe50-freeforaneighthplacefinish.JoyJaeger(29.35)andTrueJaeger (30.14)bothpostedPRsinthesame event,for12thand14thplaces,respectively.SaraLabariasVeguillaswas11thin the100-butterfly,withherpersonalbest timeof1:20.20.

Hernandezalsoturnedinaseventhplacefinishinthe100-free,withatimeof 1:01.48.Joiningherinthateventwere Feathers(10th,1:03.10)andMoore (11th,1:05.16).All threewerePRsfor thegirls.

The500-freeeventsawBehornar clocka6:32.70forninthplace,while PaolaMunoz-Garciawas12th(8:01.99) andHarperStanleywas13th(8:03.23). Munoz-Garcia’stimewasthebiggest dropontheday,shavingnearly43secondsoffherQT.

“Thegirlsperformedverywellatthe HenlopenConferencechampionships,” saidIRgirlscoachDonnaSmith.“Everyoneswamtheirpersonalbesttimes.… Ourrelaysout-swamourexpectations. Wehavea200-medley relaygoingtothe statechampionshipprelimeventonFeb. 19.”ThatrelayteamconsistsofNatalie Moran,JewelianGriffith,LucilleFeathers andGraceClark.

“Our200-freestylerelaywillbegoing tothestatechampionshipprelimsaswell. ThatrelayconsistsofMacynHockman, MaddieMoore,JoyJaegerandLeilaHernandez.Our400-freestylerelaywillalso begoingtothestateprelims—Lucille Feathers,LeilaHernandez,MacynHockmanandMaddieMoore.

“Wehavetwooutstandingswimmers goingtothestatechampionshipprelims forindividualevents.JuniorLeilaHernandezqualifiedinthe50-and100-free, whilesophomoreMacynHockmanqualifiedinthe100-flyand100-back.We wishthebestforallourIRswimmers.

AsaUSPSexecutive,Powellwas promotedin1979tobecomepostmasterinWoodside,Del.,forthreeyears, followedbyayearinCambridge,Md., beforearrivingattheBethanyBeach postoffice,whereheworkedfor22 yearsbeforeretiringin2004.

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Collectively,asaprogram,theIndians placedfourthoverall,with510.5points. CapeHenlopenwontheoverallteamtitle with863points,followedbySussex Academy(630)andCaesarRodney(601). SussexTechroundedouttheTop5,afair distancebehindIR,with302points.

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LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Artisan Restaurant Development, LLC t/a Ocean View Restaurant has on January 27, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a Liquor License for a premises located at 42 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before February 26, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20250131 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of February, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-5.00-2.00 Property Address: 16539 REDDEN ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/17/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/21/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL T. TRUITT (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

PUBLIC NOTICE

Milton Dough Bar has on January 31, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a Alteration of space, private room attached to patio for a premises located at 106 Union Street, Milton, DE 19968. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before February 28, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20250207 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of February, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-11.16-84.00

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF NICHOLAS ALLEN SPRIGGS-HALL C/O ALEXANDRA GIANESSIS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; ALEXANDRA GIANESSES, HEIR; ROCHELLE GHABRA, MOTHER, NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF MINOR HEIR H.S.(9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

The Annual Meeting of the Pepper Creek Tax Ditch will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the new Dagsboro Fire Hall on Clayton Street in Dagsboro, DE. The discussion will be Maintenance and the Election of Officers.

CP 20250214 2T

DEEP HOLE BRANCH TAX

DITCH MEETING

will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10 am at Jack Hickman’s house.

For more information call 302-732-9687.

CP 20250207 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Mary C. Nygaard, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mary C. Nygaard who departed this life on January 8, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Celeste C. Douglass on January 30, 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 September 8, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Celeste C. Douglass 30619 Cedar Neck Rd. Unit 1110, Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20250207 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of February, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:133-19.00-33.01

Property Address: 22181 PHILLIPS HILL ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

Seized and taken in execution the property of LEWIS MERSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE LOUISE MERSON; LEWIS MERSON; VANETTE EATON; LARRY WAYNE MERSON; EDWARD C. REDMOND; BRENDA LEE

ROSSI & FRANKLIN MERSON-ALLEN (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of February, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:234-17.00-39.03

Property Address: 24113 JOHN J WILLIAMS HIGHWAY, Millsboro, DE 19966

Seized and taken in execution the property of KIMBERLY ELIZABETH MESSICK (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250207 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of February, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-12.00-250.00

Property Address: 35930 JOHNSON LANE, Selbyville, DE 19975

Seized and taken in execution the property of JENICE CHESTER (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

POSTING OF ASSESSMENT LIST

As per the Town of Ocean View Charter, Section 3.112 (A), the Assessment List for the Fiscal Year 2026 will be available for public inspection at the Ocean View Administrative Offices located in the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Complex (201 Central Avenue) on February 15, 2025, until March 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To make an appointment for examination of all property assessments, please call (302) 539-9797 ext. 103 or email dparks@oceanviewde.gov.

The Town of Ocean View tax and assessment information will also be available online through our website. Visit www.oceanviewde.gov and click on “Online Payments”. The online tax database may be used for tax payments (partial or full) but is also searchable by property owner’s last name or by property location (street name) for informational purposes. Searchable documents will also be available online through our website.

Town of Ocean View property owners interested in appealing their property assessment shall notify the Town Council in writing within twenty (20) days of February 15, 2025. Appeals may be mailed (postmarked no later than March 7, 2025) to:

Ocean View Finance Department, 201 Central Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970 OR

Appeals may be emailed to Finance Director, Dawn M. Parks, at dparks@oceanviewde.gov

Informal appeal hearings will be held March 3rd – 21st with Pearson’s Appraisal Services. Any appeals which remain unresolved will be heard by the Board of Assessment on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Town will contact all appellants to schedule the time for the formal appeal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Finance Director, Dawn M. Parks at (302) 539-9797, ext. 103/email dparks@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20250214 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Tabitha M Smith of 511 E 4th Street, Laurel, 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 20250214 1T

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

Estate of Richard O. Long, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Richard O. Long who departed this life on December 27, 2024, late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Lisa G. Phillips on January 31, 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 27, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Lisa G. Phillips

10549 Georgetown Rd., Laurel, DE 19956

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Gregory James Abate of 25217 Dunlin Way, Ocean View, 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 20250214 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Councilperson from District 1 and District 2 for three-year terms on April 12, 2025.

Any resident of District 1 or 2 in the Town of Ocean View who meets the following qualifications is encouraged to file for the Council Seat in District 1 or 2:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must be a resident for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of election.

• Must be a resident of District 1 or 2 at the time of filing and during the full term of office.

• Must be a Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter.

Any District 1 and 2 resident who wishes to file as a candidate for District 1 or 2 Council Member must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on March 12, 2025

The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

CP 20250214 4T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

Any residents who wish to vote in the annual municipal election April 12, 2025 must register to vote with the Town

The qualifications for Ocean View voters are:

• Minimum age of 18 years.

• Citizen of the United States.

• Ocean View residency for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the Town election.

The registration period is open until March 28, 2025 @ 4:30pm

You may download, print, and mail-in a Voter Registration Form from the Town’s Web Site ( www.oceanviewde.gov/forms ). A copy of your Identification is required when you register to vote in person or by mail. A Delaware Driver’s License or ID is the preferred form of identification.

State or County registration does not entitle residents to vote in Town of Ocean View elections.

You may also call 539-9797 x101 to inquire about your current registration status.

CP 20250214 4T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE NOTICE OF NO TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20250214 3T

The Town of Millville received three (3) applications from three current Council incumbents for the three open Council seats. No election will be necessary, and Sharon Brienza, Robert Wisgirda and Joseph Parent will retain their seats on Town Council. All questions should be directed to Town Hall, 36404 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967, or by calling (302) 5390449.

CP 20250214 1T

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

RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL HOUSEKEEPER

wanted to take care of general cleaning. Willing to pay $535/weekly. Contact me at pricericky@gmail.com

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

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

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

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

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

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

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

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

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

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

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

BRAND NEW TOYOTA RAV 4

all weather mats for front seat, rear seat, and cargo area. $250 609-247-3649

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

2021 Ice Bear Mad Dog 50cc Scooter, color black, 200 miles. Purchased new in summer of 2022. Garage kept, runs great. Asking $1,500. Call or text 973-202-8068

PITSBURGE AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

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

ICOM-7300

HF/50MHZ Transceiver. New in the box, never used. Comes with portable antenna, switching power supply and BY-1 Iambic paddle for morse code use. Amature radio license required to operate. This equipment is new and in the boxes it came with except the power supply. It was used on a different radio for a backup. Asking $1050.00 for the complete system. All that would be needed to get on the air is a license and coax cable. 302-542-0175

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

32” DIAGONAL VISIO TV

Excellent cond. $40 Ocean View.Inquire for pictures 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

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

ROLLS OF MUSIC for a player piano. Text 302-258-3741 if interested

ELECTRONIC ORGAN KX130

KAWAI. Has power but needs cleaning inside circuit board. Bench incl. You must pick up. Text 302-258-3741

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40

443-763-1378

ART DECO GLASS MIRROR

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

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

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

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Mirrir 28”W X 48”H

Excellent cond. $45 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

KING BED W/ALL LINENS sheets, and coverlets. Excellent cond. used a dozen times. $200 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 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. Inquire for pictures 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

2 COUNTER HEIGHT BAR STOOLS 26 1/2 high, brushed nickel back with cream leather seats. $100.00 302-545-9812

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. Inquire for pictures 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 upholstered queen headboard. Tufted buttons, silver nail heads surround headboard; + 2 matching lamps with silver base, gray shades. $150 takes all. 302-541-0675

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

SOLID CHERRY DINING

Cabinet, Penn House. 2 pcs, top and bottom. Perfect Condition. $175. 516-521-4289

4 MIRRORS 2 Fancy shell. $25 - $150. Call for more info. 302-616-1267

GREEN WORKS 2000

PSI1.2gpm Pressure

Washer. Like New $199

302-436-9133

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER

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

Leave message and phone number

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

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

WORX TURBINE Leaf

Blower with 40 volt battery and charger. $55 302-278-1441

TUBELESS LAWN TRACTOR rear tires and hubs (2).

Brand new in box, never used. 20x8.00-8 tires with 3/4” borehole, 3 1/2” offset hub, and 3/16” keyway. $75 for the pair.

Text 410-375-0875

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 VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 2 GUITAR STANDS $10 each 302-436-9005

MUSIC STAND

Top Quailty $12 302-436-9005 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT

Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

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 10IN RADIAL

Saw with base, dust box, and locking casters. Perfect condition $90 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN WET & DRY Shop Vaccum. 5.0 horsepower, 16 gal. Perfect Condition $35 302-539-3313

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

LAWN & GARDEN

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

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

FRIGIDAIRE ENERGY STAR

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

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 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

Aluminum Ladders. 16ft. $35.

302-542-9500

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

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

METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

LOST AND FOUND!

Pair of prescription Glasses washed up weekend of June 15,16 on South Side Indian River Inlet Beach. Call 302-239-5466 (no text) Leave message.

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

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

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $150. 410-939-7714

LONGBOARD 9’4” with Travel Bag $400. 410-939-7714

Keenwick Sound: 3BR/2.5BA single family home in Selbyville. $2,200 per month + utilities

Cedar Bay: 2BR/2BA unfurnished condo in Ocean View. 55+ community. $1,800 per month + utilities.

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

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 story townhome. $2,100 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax

GLASSWARE ALL SMALL

UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $80. 410-939-7714

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. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

LARGE ARTIFICIAL FERN

Bush in wicker basket approx 5’H X 5”W $30

Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 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

BISSELL PRO HEAT 2X

Carpet Cleaner in Excellent Condition. $30

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

Denton Mills: 2BR/2BA + loft, single family home in Millville. $2,225 per month + 2% rental tax and utilties.

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

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.

Saltwater Landing: 3 BD / 2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax. Lawn Maintenance included.

302-278-1441SNOWBABY

MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-4684004

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

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

PETS & SUPPLIES

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

NIKE golf clubsand NIKE bag. Full set of irons and driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. $380.00. 302-265-7384 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

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

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

President Barack Obama was the ___ of a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas

2. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote important letters about justice while he was sitting in a ___ cell in Birmingham, Alabama

6. Whitney Houston sang an amazing song called "The Greatest ____ of All"

7. Did you know?: In 1893, AfricanAmerican inventor Thomas W. Stewart created a ____ with a lever that let people wring it out without getting their hands wet

9. "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" is the story of the ____ of a famous human rights activist

11. This name was shared by inventor George Carver (who found a way to turn peanuts into fuel) and scholar Booker T. (who founded Tuskegee Institute)

13. Eli Whitney invented the _____ gin (short for "engine") which separated the plant's bers from its seeds

16. Muhammad ___ said he was the greatest boxer of all time (and most people agree)

17. Addy, Mattel's African American Girl

19. Skip the stairs: Alexander Miles patented an invention that automatically opened and closed _______ doors

22. They're the underground parts any tree (and the title of a groundbreaking mini-series about a Black family's history)

23. She and her sister Venus are tennis legends

Parents Down

1. James Brown was known as the king of it

2. A woman on a mission: NASA's Mae, who soared to fame in 1992

3. Eldest Obama dog (or baseball's Jackson)

4. Spelling challenge conquered by Akilah on the big screen

5. Blood brother Charles, innovator of the world's rst blood bank (or

what he did to get blood from a vein)

6. Heavy hitters: Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and baseball greats in the Negro _____

8. Super storyteller Toni Morrison was the rst Black Nobel ____ laureate

10. Four-star general who rose to become the rst Black secretary of state

12. She's a hotshot: Nickname of Cori Gau who, at just 19, clinched 2023's U.S. Open

14. Music master: Quincy Jones has an eye (and an ear) for it

15. Amazing actress Viola who, together with Denzel, dazzled in "Fences"

18. African-American astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson gazes at these (or symbols honoring Chris Rock and Jamie Foxx on Hollywood's Walk of Fame)

20. When it came to boxing, 16A was the king of the ____

21. Jackson 5's patriarch and controversial stardom strategist

By Jan Buckner Walker

29084 SEA BIRD CT. SELBYVILLE

Located in Sought-After, AmenityRich Community of Bayside, this furnished twin home embodies the tranquil charm of coastal living! Enjoy the serene, wooded area from the screened back porch. Highlights include 3 BD, 2.5 BA, LVP ooring, gourmet kitchen, front porch, 1-car garage w/ a Golf Cart & a 2nd . versatile living space. $600,000 (DESU2064340) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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$650,000 (DESU2076352)

29787 SAWMILL DR, DAGSBORO BEAUTIFUL HOME- Quality built and meticulously kept 3 Bed (could be 4) 2.5 bath,2336 sq ft home offering rst oor living with and open concept oor plan in the desirable bayfront and amenity rich community of Bay Colony. Community is on the Indian River Bay, has

turnkey Delaware Beach Dream Home! Asking $1,799,900 (DESU2072168) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

multi-level deck offer expanded living space for relaxing and entertaining. Prime corner lot with room for future expansion. Make this your beach getaway or smart investment. $844,900 (DESU2077722) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255