Coastal Point — February 7, 2025 by CoastalPointNewspaper

CommunityreadiesforaNighttoShine

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Acheeringcrowdknownas“thepaparazzi”willbeoutsideOceanView ChurchofChristonFridayevening, cheeringfortheyoungwomenandmen whoarriveatNighttoShine,apromfor thedevelopmentallydisabled,featuring formalwear,dinneranddancing.

Millvilleapproves GanderCarWash

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AcarwashtobelocatedonRoute 26hasreceivedagreenlightfromthe MillvilleTownCouncil.

GanderCarWashreceivedconditional-useapprovalinMay2023for thenewbusiness,tobelocatedwestof MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyStationNo.1,at35528AtlanticAvenue. Preliminarysiteplanswereapproved inApril2024.

PropertyownerJohnSoveroappearedattheTuesday,Jan.28,town councilmeetingwithprojectengineer CaseyRauchandrevisedplanstoreflectchangesthathadtobemadein thesite’sstormwatermanagement.

Soverosaidconstructionshould beginonthecarwashthismonth.

ThecouncilonJan.28alsoheld threepublichearings:onanordinance addressingtreesinsubdivisions,on signageinthecommercialdistrictand onanannexationofmostlypiecesof parcelsinadevelopmentthatwasbuilt inthe1970s.

Thetreeordinancewastabledlast

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Guests14orolderwillwalkonared carpetintothechurch,where,beforethe prom,theywillhavetheirhairstyled, makeupperfectedandshoesshined, thenenjoydinner,atablebrimming with desserts,dancingand,later,the crowningofeachofthemaspromking andpromqueen.

“NighttoShineisoneofthehighlightsoftheyear.ThefolksatOcean

ViewChurchofChristdeservesomuch recognition.Assomebodywhoputson alotofdifferentevents,ittakesanincredibleamountofworktodothis,but itissuchagoodthingtodoforthe community,”OceanViewPoliceChief KennethMcLaughinsaid.Heandofficersregularlyattend,danceandinteract with theguests.

Thepolicedepartmentis“always

honoredtoparticipateinthisevent,that providesamemorablepromexperience forindividualswithspecialneeds,fosteringasenseofcommunityandinclusion,”McLaughlinsaid.

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

Millsbororesidentsspeakoutontraffic,cleanwater

ByMaddyLauria SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Ongoingconcernsabouttraffic

Millsboroarea,wererepeatedlyinthe spotlightatMondaynight’sMillsboro TownCouncilmeeting.

Duringapublichearingtoreviewa requestforpreliminaryapprovalofa majorsubdivisionfortheproposed

TowneLakesdevelopment,arearesidentsraisedconcernsaboutthepotentialfortrafficsafetyissuesforthe roadwaysnearwheredeveloperspropose tobuild450newhousingunits.

ForGloriaDuffy—who,alongwith

hersiblings,inheritedhermother’sadjacentpropertyandwhosefamilystill farmslandnearby—thedevelopment isindicativeofabroaderchangingland-

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“Wearesoexcitedtoonceagainhost thisspecialeventThisisourninthyear hostingNighttoShine,andithasbecomeourfavoriteeventoftheyear.I talkwithguests,andparentsofour guests,wholookforwardtothisnight allyearlong,andwehopethisyearwill bebetterthanever.Iwanttothankour greatcommunitywhohasralliedbehind thiseventinatremendousway.

“Igetemailsandcallsfromguests askingwhenit’sgoingon,”hesaid.“It isn’tjustforteenagers.Wealsoget fairlyolderguests.Thereisnoagelimit. Thispromisthemostfunthing,the mostspecialthing.Anybodywho’s watching—itmakesalastingimpression.Wegetparticipantsfromthroughoutthecommunity,fromalloverthe place.Theyloveit.Theparentsreally appreciateit.It’sarealblessingtothem. Thisgroupissoeasytolove.It’sfun, impactful,areallyspecialthing.It’smy favoritethingI’veeverdoneinmy ministry.”

McLaughlinsaidthepolicedepartment ’sinvolvement“notonlyensures thesafetyandsmoothoperationofthe eventbutalsostrengthensthebondbetweenourofficersandtheresidentswe serve.Theguestswillpullupincars, vans,limos,andthereisaredcarpet. Theygetoutofthecarandtherearea wholebunchofpeoplethere—retired

policeofficersfromtheFraternalOrder ofPoliceLodge16.Peopleareclapping andpicturesarepopping.Reallyavery niceevent,”McLaughlinsaid.

Thisyear,insteadofhavingdinner togetherandwaitingfortheiroffspring

inthebasementofthechurch,parents willbetreatedtoabuffetatBigFish GrillonCedarNeckRoadinOcean View,thenreturntowitnesseachoneof theparticipantsbeingcrownedProm QueenandPromKing.

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TheNighttoShineeventannuallybringsoutthesmiles.

MagdeburgertalkswindturbineswithMcBride

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’sbattleagainstproposedwindfarmsoffthecoastsof DelawareandMarylandcontinuesin thenewyear,asMayorNatalieMagdeburgerusedmuchofher“president’sreport”atlastweek’sFenwickIsland TownCouncilmeetingtoupdateresidentsonvariousaspectsofthefight.

Magdeburgersaidsheraisedthe issueoftheTown’s“vehementoppositiontothewindturbinesinarecent meetingwithU.S.Rep.SarahMcBride (D-Del.).ShesaidMcBrideagreedto meet withheragainto“focusonthose issues.”

“Itisnotgreen.Itisnotclean.Itis notwithoutsubstantialnegativeimpacts toourcommunities,”Magdeburgeras-

sertedofoffshorewindfarms.

ShesaidMcBridewasthefirstof Delaware’sCongressionaldelegationto meetwithherinthefouryearsshehas beenonthetowncouncil,withtheexceptionofnow-U.S.Sen.LisaBlunt Rochester,whometwithher“asshewas runningfortheSenate.”

“PresidentTrumpdidsignanexecutiveorderthatanynewleaseswouldbe paused,andheorderedareviewofall approvedleases,”Magdeburgersaid. “Wefallintothecategoryofapproved leases,becausethatwasthepermitthat gotpushedthroughattheveryendof PresidentBiden’sterm,”shesaid.

“Thereview,asIunderstandit,isto lookatthelegalitiesofhowtheprocess wasundertaken.Therearealotofvery goodargumentsthatBOEMexceeded itsjurisdiction.Thestatutethatgives

them authoritytoevenprovideleases providesforleasesformineralextraction,”notwindfarms,sheargued.“If that’sthecase,thentheyexceededtheir authorityfromtheinception.”

Thesame“statutoryscheme,” Magdeburgersaid,prohibitsawarding leasesiftheywillcauseimpedimentsto navigationorfisheries.BOEM’sown reportshowedsuchimpacts,shesaid.

“Therearealotoflegalarguments thataregoingtohavetobereviewed andconsidered,”Magdeburgersaid, addingthatFenwickIslandispartytoa lawsuitinconjunctionwiththeTownof OceanCity,Md.,inwhich“allofthose issues”willberaised.

Inaddition,FenwickIslandhas joinedinanappealofDNREC’sapprovalsforcablesfromthewindturbinestocomeashoreandtocross

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throughwetlands.ConservativethinktanktheCaesarRodneyInstituteistakingtheleadinthatappeal,andformer DelawareAttorneyGeneralJaneBrady isrepresentingallofthepartiesfiling the appeal.

“Evenifthecablesarebroughtinat 3Rs,”Magdeburgersaidofthe3Rs beachnorthofBethanyBeach,“and thenthey’rerununderneaththeIndian RiverBay,andtheygetapprovalofthe substationthatSussexCountyhasnot grantedthem—youstillhavetohave therightsizelinestogofromthereinto thegrid,andfromwhatI’vebeentold, thatsizelinesdon’texisthere,”withthe closestcorrectlysizedlinesbeingupstateatRedLion.(U.S.Windrepresentativeshavesaidthatrecentupgradesto theIndianRiverBayfacilitynearthe powerplantformerlyoperatedbyDelmarvaPowerfacilitateconnectiontothe regionalpowergrid.)

Magdeburgersaidthelinescould possiblythenhavetocrossintoMarylandinBaltimoreCountyandthe BethesdaareainMontgomeryCounty, wheretherearealsonotthecorrectsize lines.Shesaidthatportionoftheproject“isgettingalotofpushback”from Marylandresidents.

Sheassertedthatstatementsabout the windfarmsfillinganeedandbeing abletobeconnectedtotheregional powergridarefalse.MarylandGov. WesMoore,shesaid,“seemstobeslowingdown”hispushforwindpower. U.S.Wind,meanwhile,hasfileda legalchallengetoSussexCounty’sdenialofapprovalforthatsubstationnear thedecommissionedpowerplantandis alsochallengingWorchesterCounty, Md.’sdecisiontotakebyeminentdomaintheOceanCityfishingpier,which thecompanyhadplannedtouseasa staging area,topreventU.S.Wind’suse ofthepier.

“Weneedtogetsomegoodrulings onsomeofthesechallenges,”Magdeburgersaid,sotheprojectsarenotjust paused,butended.

“We’renotoutofthewoods.We’re veryhopefulthatthefederalgovernment,throughPresidentTrump,willsee thelackofwisdomofmakingthisdecisionandwillcorrectit,and,hopefully, thatwillstickforthelongterm,” Magdeburgerconcluded.

ThetowncouncilattheJan.31 meeting voteddownaproposalbythe Town’sAdHocDarkSkyCommittee thatwouldhaveauthorizedthecommitteetoreachoutbeyondthetownto provideeducationinDarkSkyprinciples,whichseektoreducelightpollution.

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St.Martha’shostingprogramonracism

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

“Racism,WhatYouDidn’tLearnin School”—afreeprogramatSt. Martha’sEpiscopalChurchinBethany Beach—willconcludeonMonday,Feb. 10,withthefinalsession,“WhereDo WeGofromHere?”

Plannedisareviewoftheprevious sessions,whichbeganonJan.6—consideringwhathasbeenlearned,how historyaffectsAmericanstoday,and whathastobedoneregardingeducation,dialogue,self-examinationandaction,andaskingwhatactionswillbe taken.

The sessionwillbeginat2:30p.m.in theParishHall.ForaZoomoption, contactfacilitatorSueLinderman,cofounderoftheWestminsterPeace& JusticeWorkGroupinWilmington,at srlinder@dca.net.

InobservanceofFebruaryasBlack HistoryMonth,Part4ofthePBSdocumentaryseries“TheAfricanAmericans:ManyRiverstoCross”willbe shownonFeb.12.Thedocumentaryis narratedbyHenryLouisGatesJr.and focusesonBlackAmericans’searchfor opportunitiesintheNorthandWest, while Blackartsandculturegrewin spiteofJimCrow.

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withanefforttoupdateitslightingordinancestoreflectcurrenttechnology thatenablesmoretargetedlighting.

Inotherbusiness,thetowncouncil:

•Approveda$7,500bonusforPolice ChiefMichaelMorrissey;

•Optednottomakeamonetary contributiontotheCaesarRodneyIn-

OnFriday,Feb.21at3p.m.,the AfricanAmericangospelgroupThe SonsofThunder,willperformaconcert inthechurchsanctuary,andonThursday,Feb.27,membersofSt.Martha’s HybridBookClubwilldiscussauthor Ta-NehisiCoates’book“Betweenthe WorldandMe.”

Theracismseriesfocusedonhow racialturmoilinAmericacanbetraced throughhistory,evenbeforethecountry wasfounded.Manyracialstereotypes areadirectconsequenceof“intentional economicandpublicpolicyandbeliefs thathavenogroundingingenetics,”accordingtoinformationprovidedbySt. Martha’s.

Topicssofarintheseriesincluded “EarlyYears”onJan.6,coveringthe establishmentofslaveryanditseconomicimperative,actionsleadingto theCivilWar,consequencesofthat conflict,keyConstitutionalamendmentsandthestartandabortiveend ofreconstruction;and“SlaverybyAnotherName”onJan13,focusingon little-knowninformationaboutBlack Codes,whichtookadvantageofthe loopholeinthe13thAmendmentand facilitatedconvictleasing,theSupreme CourtdecisioninPlessyv.Ferguson thatenabledtheexplosionofJim CrowLawsandexacerbatedsegrega-

stitute,citingtheTown’spolicyprohibitingcontributionstopoliticalentities;and

•Decidedtolimitpaidstaffingfor Townevents,suchasthetownbonfire, tolifeguardcaptains,whereasinthe past,lifeguardstaffhadbeenpaidtoattend.Thecouncildecisionwasbasedon theirfeelingthatlifeguardscanusethe eventstowardthecommunity-service requirementsofthejob.

tion,themagnitudeandhorrorofterrorlynchings,andtheGreatMigration.

“Public PolicyandtheCivilRights Movement”wasthetopiconJan.20, discussinghousingsegregationinthe United Statesasenactedbylocalgovernments,thenenabledbyracially-restricteddeedcovenants;“Mass IncarcerationandtheWaronDrugs”on Jan.27,abouttheexplosionintheU.S. prisonpopulationfrom230,000in1970 tomorethan2.3millionin2017and howitwasdrivenbyraciallytargeted druglaws,financialincentivestolaw enforcementorganizations;and“Voter SuppressionThenandNow”onFeb.3, alookatthelegalhistoryofvoting rights, the15thAmendmentandthe endofReconstruction.

TheideatohavetheprogramatSt. Martha’swastheresultofsomeone sendingtheprogramtoMaryPerkins,a memberoftheBecomingBeloved CommunityCommittee.

“Iwentthroughit,andIthoughtit wasasuchaworthwhileprogrambecauseitreallyteachesyouthingsyou didn’tlearninschool.Hopefully,itwill openeyesandseewhereweare,where we’vecomefromand,hopefully,where wemightgo,”PerkinstoldtheCoastal Point.

“It’sanefforttobroadenthehorizonsofpeoplewhomaynotbeawareof alotofthehistorythatweweren’t taughtinschool,”shesaid,addingthat theBecomingBelovedCommunity Committeemembersarefocusedon justice.

Selbyvillepassesbudgetwithnotaxhike

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilthis weekpassedits2026-fiscal-yearbudget, withoutataxincreaseandwithapproval fora$5,000signingbonusfornewpoliceofficers.

TheTown’spropertytaxratewillremainat$2.15per$100ofassessed value,TownAdministratorStaceyLong said,explaininghighlightsofthe$12.8 millionbudgettomembersofthetown councilattheMonday,Feb.3,meeting.

Millville

“I’dliketothankStacey,becauseshe has donealotofwork,individually,with thedepartments,meetingwithallofus andthemayor.Andthankyouforhavinganicebalancedbudget,”CouncilwomanCarolCarysaid.MayorRick Duncanandothercouncilmembers agreed.

The$5,000signingbonuswasapprovedattherequestofPoliceChief BrianWilson,whoaskedforthebonus fornewpoliceofficers“whohavebeen throughtheacademyorwhohavesome yearsofexperience.”

“Someagenciesarealothigher,but wewouldlikethemayorandcouncilto consider$5,000,andthatwouldbe spreadoutoveraperiodofoneyear,”he saidbeforethecouncilvotedonthe budget.

Replyingtoaquestionfromthe council,WilsonsaidtheTownpaysfor officers’trainingatthepoliceacademy, atacostof$1,500,plustheirsalariesas theygothroughfieldtrainingandfor allnecessaryequipment.Wilsonsaid thebenefitofhiringacertifiedofficeris thatheorsheisonthepolicedepart-

ment ’sscheduleduringfieldtraining. “Sometimesithelpstohaveabonus. Alotofdifferentfieldsarealsodoing this,”Wilsonsaid.

Also,forthepolicedepartment,the budgetincludes$338,350tohirefour newofficers,eitherrecruitsorcertified,aswellastoacquiretwonewvehicles,body-cameraupgrades, portableandbaseradio,computers, taserreplacementsandequipmentfor anewChevroletTahoe.Costswillbe

TuesdayafterCode&BuildingOfficialEricEvansannouncedthathehad discovered“loopholes”intheTown’s existingordinanceregarding“what’s considered‘openspace.’”

Evanssaid.

“Wedon’thaveacleardefinition of‘openspace’withinthecode,”

CouncilTreasurerJoeParent,who hadproposedthattheTownaddress itsregulationoftreesinsubdivisions, saidthediscovery,andthedelaythat itwillcauseinaddressingtreeissues, “isdisappointing,”butaddedthathe sees“nootherrecoursebuttotable thisfornow.”Thecouncilvoted5-0 totabletheproposedordinance.

Thesignageordinance,however, receivedunanimousapproval—but notbeforetheowneroftheCreekside Plazashoppingcenteraskedthemto reconsiderthesignsizesincludedin thenewregulations.

CreeksideownerSteveNorman saidheis“tryingtotakeonabig

project”ofupdatingsignsforthe businessesintheshoppingcomplex andthat,afterspeakingwiththe ownerofalocalsignbusiness,hebelievessignswouldbelessexpensiveif theywereallowedtobe8feetby4 feet,or32squarefeet,insteadof7 feetby4feet,or28squarefeet,under thenewordinance.

Thenewordinanceamendsthe requirementsforwallsignsonbusinesseswithsmallstorefronts,allowingthemtohaveasignthatisno greaterthan28squarefeet,instead oftheexistingrequirementthatitbe nolargerthan5percentofthestorefrontarea.

MayorRonaldBelinkosaidthe councilfelttheamendmentwould “makeitalittlefairerforsmaller businesses.”Evanssaidhefelt32 squarefeetwouldbetoolargefor someofthesmallerbusinessesin town.

Theannexation,meanwhile,was for15parcelsintheFoxlaneHomes atWhitesCreekdevelopment,most ofwhichareactuallyverysmallpieces oflotsthatarealreadyinsidetown limits.TownEngineerAndrewLyons Jr.saidtheannexationissimplya matterof“bringinginthewholelot, cleaninguplotlines.”Hesaidthedevelopmentdatesbackto1973,“before Millvillehadland-useauthority,” whiledevelopmentissueswerestill underSussexCountyauthority.

scape,onethatnolongerlooksfamiliar tothosewhogrewupinthearea.And sheworriesaboutherneighbors,some ofwhomhavelivedforgenerationsin whatwasonceaveryruralcommunity.

“NowIcan’tevengetoutofmy driveway,”theformerschoolnurse said,explainingthatthecommunity alongHandyRoad—whichthedevelopmentwouldabut—washistoricallyaminoritycommunity.

“Thisisnotlocalanymore,”she said.“There’snothingwrongwith comingfromtheoutside,butweneed asafetynet.”

Thedevelopment,whichhasbeen intheworksforyearsandreceived preliminarysiteplanapprovalin2023, isslatedforapropertyoffHandy RoadbehindthePeninsulaShopping Crossingshoppingcenter,andwould include330single-familyhomesand 120garden-apartmentunits.Developersdeclinedtoestimatehowmuch thosehomesandapartmentswouldbe soldforwhenultimatelybuilt,noting thatit’sstillearlyintheplanning phases.DevelopersincludePreston DyerandJosephReed,whohavebeen behindotherSussexCountyprojects, suchasMilton’sCanneryVillage.

Withseveralresidentsvoicingdisapprovaloftheproject,aswellas toughlinesofquestioningfromat

leasttwocouncilmembersrelatedto plansforentrancesandexitsatthe site,theMillsborocouncilmembersall votedonMondaytotableadecision. (CouncilMembersRobertMcKeeand RonO’NealwerenotpresentatMonday’smeeting.)

Thedevelopers’attorney,JohnParadee,warnedthecouncilthatadenial ofthepreliminarysubdivisionplan couldbeconsidered“arbitraryand capricious,”sincewhatthedevelopers presentedmettheTown’szoningand coderequirements,aswellasother agencyrequirements,hesaid.Paradee notedthatcouncildidn’thavethediscretion“tojustsaynoforreasons basedonspeculation...”

TownManagerJamieBurksaidthe preliminarysubdivisionrequestwillbe onthecouncil’sMarchmeeting agenda.Ifthesubdivisionplanisapproved,andultimatelyreceivesallthe otherfinalapprovalsthedevelopment requires,itwouldlikelybeatleasttwo andahalftothreeyearsbeforethose unitswouldgotomarket,developers toldtheCoastalPoint.

Thecouncillatermovedontoa discussionaboutwhethertoevenkeep the“ResidentialPlannedCommunity” (RPC)zoningdesignation—which appliestotheTowneLakesdevelopmentandallowshigher-densityprojects,suchasapartments,onthebooks atallforfutureapplications—orifit needschanges.Thatconversationis

expectedtocontinueatfuturemeetings.

“Ithinkwe’vehadenoughof RPCs,”saidCouncilmanMartyPresley.“Dowewanttocontinue?Ordissuadedevelopers[from]buyingupthe littlebitoffarmlandwehaveleftand throwhousesup?”

PlantationLakeswoes

Inadditiontoavarietyoftrafficcongestion-relatedcomplaintslinkedtothe TowneLakesdevelopment,oneresident also camearmedtoMonday’smeeting witha“show-and-tell”display.

Duringthethree-hour-plusmeeting,ajarofdirtywatersatontheend ofthecouncilmembers’dais,slowly separatingasvomit-coloredsediment settledtothebottomofthecontainer. It,alongwithothersamplesintest tubes,wasbroughttothemeetingbya PlantationLakesresidentwhocomplainedabout“excessivesedimentin thewaterlines.”

OnTuesdaymorning,Burkclarified that theresidenthadobtainedthesamplewhenhedrainedhishot-water heaterandthatthesedimentislikely iron-related.Hesaidtheresidentwas tryingtoencourageotherstomakesure theymaintaintheirwaterheatersas needed.Burksaidit’snotuncommonto haveironinthewateroccasionally,due tothenatureofthedeep,underground aquiferthatservesthetown’sdrinking-

watersources.

ProblemswithaccessatPlantation Lakesduringlastmonth’ssnowstorm also prompteddiscussionsofwhereto implementadditional“noparking”areas forsnowremovalontownroadsduring snowemergencyevents.Thatdiscussion alsoisongoing.

Anannexationanda(possible) newmeetingdate

CouncilmembersonMondayunanimouslyapprovedtheideaofannexing anotherpropertyintotownlimits,expandingtheexistingfootprintofIntervet’sMerckAnimalHealthfacility alongtheIndianRiver.

Theroughly3-acreparcelwillbe usedasaparkinglotandstoragespace, accordingtodocumentssubmittedby thecompany.NoonefromIntervetwas presentatMonday’smeeting.TheTown willscheduleapublichearingforthe publictoprovidefeedbackontheannexationrequest.

Millsboroofficialsarealsoconsideringmovingthedateofthetowncouncil’smonthlymeetingfromthefirst Mondayofthemonthtothesecond Mondayofthemonth.However, changingthemeetingdatewouldrequireacharterchange,meaningany changetoameetingdatewon’thappen quickly.Theideawastabledtogather morefeedbackfromthetownstaffand treasurer.

IRSDholdingcurrent-expensereferendum

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict willhostacurrentexpensereferendum onThursday,March20.Thereferendumwillseekfundingforincreased operatingcosts,andtherecruitment andretentionofstaff.

VotingonMarch20isfrom7a.m. until8p.m.Districtresidentswhoare U.S.citizensandatleast18areeligible tovoteatanyofthefollowinglocal pollingplaces:EastMillsboroElementarySchool,GeorgetownElementarySchool,IndianRiverHigh School,LongNeckElementary School,LordBaltimoreElementary School,SelbyvilleMiddleSchool,SussexCentralHighSchoolandMillville CommunityCenter(32517Dukes Drive,Millville).Intheeventofinclementweather,thereferendumwill

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subsidizedbyimpactfeestheTown collectsonnewconstruction,Long said.

Thebudgetincludes$47,300forsecuritydoorsinthefrontandbackof SelbyvilleTownHall,renovations,upcomingrecommendationsfromthe newlyappointedsafetycommittee,

beheldonMarch27.

“Duringthelastthreefiscalyears, ouroperatingexpenseshaveincreased anaverageof7.4percentperyear. Duringthatsametimeperiod,revenue hasincreasedbyonly3.55percentper year,”saidIRSDSuperintendentJay Owens.“Thattrendisnotsustainable, andthedistricthasbeeninaposition ofdeficitspendingforthepasttwo fiscalyears.Passageofthisreferendum isimperativeifwearetocontinuethe premiereducationalservicescurrently beingprovidedtoourstudents.”

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict, Owenssaid,strivestorecruitandretaintalentedteachersandsupportstaff.

“Thedistrict’sabilitytofillnearly 100percentofitsinstructionalpositionsinthemidstofanationalteacher

spacefornewlyhiredtownemployees andadoorsecuritysystemtokeepthe reardoorlockedatalltimes.Long askedthecounciltoapprovethatwork immediately,sayingthesecuritydoor canbeinstalledbytheendofFebruary, and thatrequestwasapproved.

Concerningwaterserviceforresidents,Longsaid18,000gallonsper quarterisexcessiveanddoesn’tencourageconservation.Thosewhoexceed

shortageisthedirectresultofapositiveandsupportiveworkingenvironmentandacompetitivecompensation package.Passageofthereferendum willallowthedistricttocontinueofferingastrongsalarypackagethatwill attracttalentededucationalprofessionalsandmaintainthequalityeducationalservicesprovidedtostudents.

“Thedistricthasnotimplemented ataxincreaseforoperatingexpenses since2017andwecurrentlyhavethe lowestschooltaxrateinSussex County,”Owenssaid.“Duringthepast eightyears,wehaveexercisedresponsiblespendingandutilizedfederal ESSERfundsreceivedasaresultof theCOVIDpandemic.Schooldistrictsbuildlocalreservebalancesin thefirstfewyearsfollowingacurrent

thatamountusuallyaremostlikelyirrigating,shesaid,addingthatshewants to“knoweverycustomer’shighestto lowest,consumptionandirrigationin everyhousehold.”

Shesaidshehasseenusageof 295,000gallonsinonequarterand wantsto“getallofthisinareportbeforediscussinglowering”theusagelevel “andcomeupwithaplan.”

FortheParks&RecreationDepart-

expensereferendum.However,those reservesareeventuallyspentdownas expensesincreaseandinFiscalYear 2023,IRSDbeganoperatingata budgetdeficit.

“Whilewearepleasedthatwehave nothadtoaskourcommunityfora taxincreaseforseveralyears,wehave reachedapointwherewecannotsustainthehighlevelofinstructional servicesprovidedtoourstudents underourcurrentbudgetstructure.If thisreferendumisnotsuccessful,we maybeinapositiontohavetoeliminateasignificantportionofourworkforce.Thiswouldalmostcertainly impactstudentservices.Asalways,we sincerelyappreciatethesupportand

ment,theamountbudgetedforupgradestotheTown’sparkis$200,000 forPhaseIV,whichincludesplaygroundequipmentforchildren5to12, arubbersurface,walkingtrailandrelatedimprovements.

“Wehavehadalotofcompliments onthepickleballcourts,suggestions. SomeplayersarethereeveryTuesday andtheyaskedusforawindscreen,so webudgetedforthat,”Longsaid.

Policeseek18-year-oldsuspect inFrankford-areashooting

DelawareStatePoliceDetectivesthis weekwereinvestigatingashootingthat occurrednearFrankfordontheafternoonofSunday,Feb.2.PoliceonFeb.4, askedforthepublic’shelpwithlocatingthesuspect, 18-year-oldKelvin Wescottof Seaford.

Accordingto theDSP,onFeb.2, around1p.m., troopersresponded tothe28000block ofGumTreeRoadnearFrankfordfora reportofashooting.Whentroopersarrived,theysaid,theylearnedthata41year-oldmanhadbeenshotandtaken totheFrankfordVolunteerFireCom-

Referendum

understandingofourIRSDcommunityaswestrivetocreateabrightfutureforourstudents.”

Withvoterapproval,thereferendumwillresultinataxincreaseof $1.2105per$100ofassessedproperty value,whichcorrelatestoanincrease of$24.10permonthor$289.23per yearfortheaveragedistricttaxpayer.

IndianRiverSchoolDistrictresidentswhoareU.S.citizensandatleast 18areeligibletovoteinthereferendum.Voterregistrationisnotrequired, butresidentsmustprovideproofof identificationorresidencyateach pollingplace.Residentsmayvoteat anyoftheeightpollingplaces.

Absenteeballotsmayberequested viaU.S.mailuntilnoononFriday, March14.In-personabsenteevoting isavailableattheDepartmentofElec-

pany.Thevictimwasthentakentoan areahospitalwithcriticalinjuries,police said.

Trooperssaidthattheirpreliminary investigationrevealedthatablackmale suspectandthevictimwereengagedin anargumentataresidencewhenthe suspectshotthevictimandfledthe scene.

TheDelawareStatePoliceTroop4 CriminalInvestigationsUnitcontinued toinvestigatetheincidentearlythis week.Detectivesareaskinganyonewith furtherinformationregardingthiscase tocontactDetectiveR.Mitchellbycalling(302)752-3794.Informationmay alsobeprovidedbysendingaprivate FacebookmessagetotheDelaware StatePoliceorcontactingDelaware CrimeStoppersat1-800-847-3333.

tionsSussexCountyOfficeuntilnoon onWednesday,March19.Requestfor AbsenteeBallotformsareavailableat alldistrictschools.Formoreinformation,contacttheDepartmentofElectionsSussexCountyOfficeat(302) 856-5367orviaemailto absenteesc@delaware.gov.

Formoreinformationaboutthe referendum,contactIndianRiver’s ReferendumHotlineat(302)4361079orvisitthedistrict’sspecialreferendumwebsiteat irsd.net/referendum.Questionscan alsobesentviae-mailtoreferendum@irsd.k12.de.us.

Districtofficialsarealsoavailable togivepresentationsaboutthereferendum.Anylocalcommunitygroup thatwouldliketoscheduleavisitfrom adistrictadministratortolearnmore aboutthisinitiativeiswelcometocontactthesuperintendent’sofficeat (302)436-1000.

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IRstudentssettoperform‘WizardofOz’

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

StudentsatIndianRiverHigh Schoolarepreparingtotakethestage fortheirproductionof“TheWizardof Oz,”theL.FrankBaumclassictale aboutayounggirl’sadventuresinmysticalland.

dentswhohavebeenworkingforweeks toperfecteachsceneandsong.

“Thesekidshavebeenreally,really wonderful,andreallydedicatedanddevoted,”saidStageDirectorBraeden Swain.“Reallythebestgroupofkids thatI’veeverhadthepleasureofworkingwith.”

sor,Swain,23,saidheisinhisfirstyear ofdirectinganIRHSshowbutnothis firstinvolvementintheaterproductions inSussexCounty.ASussexCentral HighSchoolgraduate,Swainstudied dramaattheSavannahCollegeofArt &DesignandisaveteranofmanyPossumPointPlayersproductions.

Swainsaidhegottoknowquitea fewofthecastmembersthroughhis yearsatPossumPointPlayers,including manyasacounseloratthecompany’s summertheatercamp.Thoseconnections,hesaid,“madethattransitionthat mucheasier.”

Hesaidthat,atthebeginningofthe schoolyear,hegaveIRHSMusicDirectorLauraCareyseveralsuggestions forshowstoproducethisyear.

“Shetookalookatthatandfound theshowthatworkedthebestwith thesekids,”hesaid.

risks”inthestagingoftheshow,hesaid. “It’sreally,reallypayingoff”inthefinal versionoftheshow.

“Anybodywhocomestoseethe showisgoingtohaveagoodtime,that’s forsure,”hesaid.

Theshow’sassistantdirector,Grace Koung,saidthat,asatransferstudentin hersenioryearatIRHS,theshowhas offeredagreatopportunityforherto makenewfriends.Inaddition,starting anewinanewtheatergroup“teaches mealotaboutflexibility,”shesaid.Live theater,shesaid,isalsoalessoninbeing abletoadjustasthingshappen,inreal time.

“Whathappensonthestage,happensonthestage,”shesaid.

“It’sagoodchanceforpeopletodo CoastalPoint•KerinMagill MembersofthecastofIndianRiverHighSchool’sproductionof“TheWizardofOz” rehearsedamusicalnumberonTuesday,Feb.4.

Theshow,beingpresentedbythe IRHSDramaClubonFeb.14-16,featuresacastandcrewofabout40stu-

“Idon’tsaythatparticularlylightly,” Swainadded,“becauseI’veworkedwith alotofwonderfulkids.”

Alsotheschool’sDramaClubadvi-

“Itisareallyfunshow,”Swainsaid of“TheWizardofOz.”Theproduction includessomemusicnotseeninthe classic1939moviestarringJudyGarland.Asstudentsrehearsedajitterbug danceonstage,Swainsaidthestudents “arehavingsomuchfun,”whichhesaid willmaketheaudience’sexperiencethat muchmoreenjoyable.

“I’msoproudoftheseguysformakingthosebigchoicesandtakingsome

LeilaniEhlers,whoplaysthe WickedWitchoftheWest,saidacting isher“dreamjob.”AlongtimestudentathleteatIRHS,shesaidshehasenjoyedspreadingherwingsabitin theaterandgettingtoknowanew groupoffriends.Shehopestoattend collegeinGeorgiaandtobeginherpursuitofanactingcareerinAtlanta.

NicoleCarter,whoplaysDorothy, saidshehasenjoyedgettingtoknowa differentgroupofstudents.

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Frankfordcouncildiscussesfutureelections

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Twodaysafteratowncouncilelectionwithextremelylowturnout,the FrankfordTownCouncildiscussedpossiblechangestoitselectionprocess— includingpotentiallychangingthedate fromaSaturdaytoaweekdayand addingmorepollinghours.

Thelatestelection,heldonSaturday, Feb.1,sawonly28outofabout140 registeredvoterscomeouttoFrankford TownHalltovote.Thereareabout

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1,000residentsinFrankford.

“ Well,that’spitiful,”saidresidentEd Ferencie,whenTownCouncilPresident GregWelchrecitedthosestatistics.

Ferenciewasoneofthreecandidates vyingfortwoseatsonthecouncilthis year.Hereceivedninevotes.Welchreceived17,andCouncilSecretary/TreasurerJohnWrightreceived27,withboth incumbentsretainingtheircouncilseats.

“Wedidnothaveagreatturnout,” Welchacknowledged,addingthathe feelsthereis“agreatdealofapathy” amongresidentsregardingTownaffairs.

whattheylove,”Cartersaid.“Itwasone ofmyfavoritechildhoodmovies.My momwasintheater,soshelovedthe movie,andIgrewupwithit.”

Thepopularityofthemovie “Wicked,”whichofferswhatisessentiallyaprequeltoBaum’stale,“hasbeen

Therewerefiveresidentspresentatthe Feb.3councilmeeting,aboutaverage forthemonthlymeetings.

Welchsaidchangestotheelection processwerelastdiscussedin2012,but nochangesweremadeatthattime.

“Therewerealotofgoodmovesin it,”Welchsaidofthe2012proposal,but thecouncil“nevergotaroundtoit.”The proposedchangesatthatpoint,hesaid, includedmakingabsenteeballotsavailableforTownelections.

WelchsaidhefeelsthatthethreehourpollingtimesetforFrankford’s

greatforpublicity”fortheIRHSshow, saidCarter,whoisalsohandingpublicity,alongwithKoung.

Shesaidtheadditionofmusical numberstheaudiencewon’tbefamiliar

election—from1to4p.m.—“just isn’tenough”forresidentstohavea chancetoparticipate,especiallythose whoworkorhaveactivitiestoattendon weekends,suchasyouthsports.

Withatleast854homesplannedfor onedevelopmentonlandannexedinto theTown,Welchandthecouncilrecognizedthepossibilitythat,eventually,votingdistrictsmaybenecessarytoensure equalrepresentationonthetowncouncil. TownManagerSheldonHudsonalso announcedthatapplicationsforatown clerktraineewillcloseFriday,Feb.7.

with,andtheabilitytodesigntheirown costumes,“hasgivenusthechancetobe reallycreative”withtheshow.

Maincastmembersfor“TheWizard ofOz”include:

•Dorothy—NicoleCarter,understudyOliviaEvans;

•Glinda/AuntEm—AubreyLewis; understudyKaidenceVeith;

•Guard/UncleHenry—BillyYannuzzi;understudyJesusSanchezOzuna;

•Witch/Ms.Gulch—Leilani Ehlers;understudyMariaCalles;

•Scarecrow/Hunk—Nick Oneschuk;understudyMadisonMorgan;

•TinMan/Hickory—LucasMahaffey;understudyLandynBonbright;

• CowardlyLion/Zeke—Gabe Young;understudyKiyleeWiles;

•ProfessorChester/Oz—Michael Loveland;understudyNaliWerner;and •Mayor/Nikko—NikkoUlrich. Techchiefsinclude:

•StageDirector—BraedenSwain;

•MusicDirector—LauraCarey; •AssistantDirector—Grace Koung;

•Sound—JoaquinDeLosRios; •Props—LoganTruitt; •Costume—MadisonMorgan; •StageManager—AnyaTinelli; •AssistantStageManager—Jessey Loberg;

•LiveAuxiliary—ZacharyHirn; • Lights—llieWelch;and •Makeup—MariaCalles.

Ticketsfor“TheWizardofOz”are availableat$10eachthroughtheIndian RiverHighSchoolBand&Music BoostersFacebookpage,ordirectlyat www.zeffy.com/ticketing/wizard-of-oz2.Ticketswillalsobeavailableatthe door.PerformancesaresetforFriday, Feb.14,andSaturday,Feb.15,at6:30 p.m.,andSunday,Feb.16,at2p.m. IndianRiverHighSchoolislocated at29772ArmoryRoad,Dagsboro.

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NighttoShineishonestlyanighttoshine

TimTebowhasleftanimpactontheworldinatonofdifferent ways.

Hewasoneofthemostdecoratedandcelebratedplayersincollegefootballhistorywhenhewasaccumulatingchampionshipsand awardsasaquarterbackattheUniversityofFlorida.Hethenbecameamuch-argued-aboutNFLquarterback—abitunderwhelmingasapasser,butwithaknackforwinningclosegamesat theend.Andthatwasbeforeastintasaminor-leaguebaseball playerandthenatelevisionfootballpundit.

Buthismost-importantlegacymightverywellhavebeen birthedonatriptothePhilippineswhenhewas15.Accordingto hiswebsite,TebowmetayoungboynamedSherwin,whowasborn withhisfeetfacingbackwards.TebowreportedlysawSherwinas someonewhowasworthyandvaluable,andabitvulnerable— someonewhoTebowfeltaconnectiontoandinspiredalife-long desiretohelpthe“MostVulnerablePeople.”ThisbecamethebackboneoftheTimTebowFoundation.

Oneofthecountlessbenefitsthathascomefromthismissionis theNationalNighttoShine,aneventthatisacombinationofa

promandred-carpetawardsnightatchurchesacrossthecountry wherepeople14andolderwithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesgettobe thestarsoftheevening,alongwithadedicatedgroupofvolunteers whotrytomakethenightasspecialaspossible.

WearefortunateheretoseeaNighttoShineeventeveryyear attheOceanViewChurchofChrist,andthisyear’scelebration willtakeplaceFriday,Feb.7,from6to9p.m.

“NighttoShineisoneofthehighlightsoftheyear,”explained OceanViewPoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin,whosedepartmentisinvolvedeveryyear.“ThefolksatOceanViewChurchof Christdeservesomuchrecognition.Assomebodywhoputsona lotofdifferentevents,ittakesanincredibleamountofworktodo this,butitissuchagoodthingtodoforthecommunity.”

OceanViewpolicehavetraditionallyattended,dancedandinteractedwiththeguestsovertheyears,bothtoensuresafetyand becauseitisagoodtime,saidMcLaughlin.

So,ifyou’redrivingthroughOceanViewonFridaynightand seesomelightsandhearacelebration,takeheart.Therearebig thingshappening,andforalltherightreasons.

Wecan’teggnorethecostofeggsanylonger

Youmighthaveheardsomethingoranotherabouteggprices lately.

Likethegasshortagesofthe1970sandthatpeculiarrunon toiletpaperduringtheageofCOVID,eggs,andtheircost,are highonpeople’smindsthesedays—and rightfullyso.

TheBureauofLaborStatisticsreportedthattheaveragepriceforadozen eggsattheendof2024was$4.10.That istwiceasmuchasthecostwasinAugust2023,accordingtoastoryinUSA TodaythispastTuesday.TheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture,perthatsamearticle,predictedthat eggpriceswillincreaseabout20percentthroughouttheyear, comparedtoapredicted2.2-percentincreaseforfoodprices overall.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Thispastweekend,rightoverinGreencastle,Pa.,policesaid 100,000organiceggs—withareportedvalueupwardsof $40,000—werestolenfromthebackofadistributiontraileron Saturdaynight,accordingtoastorybyABCNews.Theeggs werepoached,onemightargue.

So,what’sthedeal?Whyhavepricesbeeneggsploding?

Thetopreason,accordingtomanyexperts,hasbeenavian influenza.AsofJan.24,theCentersforDiseaseControl&Prevention(CDC)saidthat“birdfluhasbeenreportedinmore than145millionbirdsin618countiesandall50states.”Theinfectedbirdswereslaughteredtopreventfurtherspreadofthe virus,perthatarticle.TheUSDAsaidtherehasbeenaresurgence,andthat17.2millionegg-layinghenswerekilledinNovemberandDecember2024.

“Eggpricesaregoingupbecauseoftheavianflu,butthat’s drivingpeopletobuymoreeggsthantheyusuallydobecause they’reanticipatinghigherpricesandreducedgrocerystoresupply,”saidSaloniVastani,anassociatemarketingprofessorat EmoryUniversity,accordingtoanarticleonDelawareOnline onTuesdaynight.

Lesseggs=higherprices.It’sastoryasoldastime,right? Andthat’saroughone.Iknowwegothroughsomeeggsat CasaMcCann,andthat’sjustwiththreeofuslivingtogether.I imaginefamilieswithmorekids,andpeoplewhoeatmoreeggs thanwedoingeneral,aretrulystressingthis.Somehaveeven hatchedplans.

Iapologize.Ican’thelpmyself.Mybraingetsscrambled.

WaffleHouse—aplacethathelped shapemeintothelava-lamp-lookingman youseetodayduringmytimeinAtlanta —isnowputtinga50-centsurchargeon everyeggitsells,accordingtoaCNNarticle.

“Thecontinuingeggshortagecaused byHPAI(birdflu)hascausedadramaticincreaseineggprices,” thechainsaidinastatementtoCNN.“Customersandrestaurantsarebeingforcedtomakedifficultdecisions.”Theycontinuedtosaythattheywillbemonitoringeggprices,“andwill adjustorremovethesurchargeasmarketconditionsallow.”

I’msurethatpricewillcomebackdownafterwegetthrough this.Imean,theyalwayscomebackdown,right?Fine.Omelette thatoneslide.

Regardless,thisisasituationthatdoesn’tlooktoberesolving anytimesoon.Thebirdfluhasreachedastagewhereitisjust abouteverywhere,makingitnearlyimpossibletoisolatethediseaseandsquashit,anditwilltakesometimetorampeverythingbackupwhenthingsdofindalittlebitofnormalcyagain.

Ofcourse,wecan’tjusteggnoretheproblemandwaititout, canwe?Manyfamiliesaredoingalltheycantokeepfoodon thetableduringanassaultfromallanglesonourbudgets,and eggsarejustoneofthosestaplesthatcanprovideawarmmeal inthemorningandbeincludedinothermealsasasignificant ingredient.Plus,youknow...yummy.Icouldsitdownrightnow andscarfdownaboutadozen...

ButIdigress.I’vebeeneggs-hausted.AlreadylookingforwardtoFryday,Isuppose.

So,yes,theeggproblemisveryreal,andnotanotherInternet thingthatfreaksouteverybodyandbringsthemoutoftheir shells.

SeewhatIdidthere?“Shells?”(Howisthisfreeeveryweek?)

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Localstudentsmakethegrade

•Alexander“Xander”Arnoldof BethanyBeachhasbeennamedtothe dean’slistatWestVirginiaUniversity forthefall2024semester.Arnoldis thesonofRickandCherylArnold, alsoofBethanyBeach.

Arnold,a2024graduateofIndian RiverHighSchool,isafreshmanmajoringinmechanicalengineering.

Outstandingundergraduateacademicachievementisrecognizedby awardingPresident’sListandstatusto studentswhoobtaina3.5GPA,respectively,inasemester.

WestVirginiaUniversity,founded in1867,ishometomore than25,000 studentsandhasnearly200,000graduates.

•JamesMadisonUniversityrecently announcedthatanumberoflocalstudentsmadethedean’slistforthefall 2024semester.Theyinclude:

•JennaOlafssonofFrankford,who ismajoringinjusticestudies.

•KendallColemanofFrankford, whoismajoringincomputerscience.

•EliseDejewskiofMillsboro,who ismajoringinhospitalitymanagement.

•KaitlynStolpofMillsboro,whois majoringinfinance.

•EmmaKatzkerofSelbyville,who ismajoringininclusiveearlychildeducation.

Foundedin1908,JamesMadison Universityisapublicuniversitylocated inVirginia’sShenandoahValley.StudentshaveaccesstoNCAADivision1 athletics.

•SusquehannaUniversityrecently congratulateditsstudentsnamedto theDean’sListforthefall2024semester,includinglocalstudentsFinnley SheridanofFrankford,LeahSheridan ofGeorgetown,ElishaJonesofMillsboro andKieranConwayofSelbyville. Thedean’slistrecognizesstudents whoachieveagradepointaverageof 3.4orhigheroutofapossible4.0for thesemester.Toqualify,studentsmust completeaminimumof12semester hours.

SusquehannaUniversityisaresidentialliberalartscollegethatprovides abackgroundintheliberalartsand sciences,aswellasprofessionalexperiences.

•CamrynEhlersofDagsboromade theCarson-NewmanUniversityDean’s ListfortheFall2024semester.

TheuniversityawardsDean’sList honorstostudentsearningagrade pointaverageof3.5to3.9whiletaking 12ormorecredithours.

Foundedin1851,Carson-Newman isaChrist-centered,liberalarts-based universityaffiliatedwiththeTennessee

BaptistConvention.LocatedinJeffersonCity,Tenn.,amongthefoothillsof theGreatSmokyMountains,CarsonNewmanoffers50undergraduatemajors,aswellasassociate,bachelor’s, master’sanddoctoraldegrees.Theinstitution’swebsiteisatcn.edu.

•Inacommencementceremony heldDec.13,2024,TaiteDaiseyof GeorgetownwasawardedachiropracticdoctoratefromNationalUniversity ofHealthSciences.

“WeareveryproudofTaiteDaisey, asNationalUniversity’sDoctorof Chiropracticprogramisoneofthe mostdemandingofitskind,”saidPresidentJosephStiefelofNationalUniversity.

NationalUniversityofHealthSciences,anot-for-profiteducationalinstitutionwithlocationsinIllinoisand Florida,offersarangeofdegreesin healthsciences,includingdegreesin chiropracticandnaturopathicmedicine,acupunctureandbiomedicalsciences.

•IanShaubachofOceanView madetheYorkCollegeofPennsylvania Dean’sList.Shaubachisaseniorbusinessadministrationmajor.

Morethan1,400YorkCollegestudentsmadetheDean’sListintheFall 2024semester.Tobeeligibleforthe honor,astudentmustberegisteredfor atleast12academiccredithoursand earnasemesterGPAof3.50orhigher.

Establishedin1787,YorkCollege ofPennsylvaniaisaprivate,four-year collegelocatedinthecityofYorkand knownforitsfocusonexperiential learningandcommunityengagement, servingover3,500undergraduateand graduatestudentsinmorethan70baccalaureatemajors,alongwithmore than30professionalgraduatedegree andcertificateprograms.Itsrecreation andathleticsprogramishometo24 NCAADivisionIIIsportsteamsand morethan30intramuralsports.

•EstrellaRamosofSelbyvillewas namedtothe2024fallsemesterDean’s ListatBridgewaterCollege.Ramosis amusicmajoratBridgewater.

Ramoswasamongapproximately 590studentsnamedtotheDean’sList, whichwasannouncedbyAssociate ProvostJamieJ.Frueh.

StudentsontheDean’sListhaveattaineda3.4orbettergradepointaverageoutofapossible4.0.

Coeducationalsinceitsfoundingin 1880,BridgewaterCollegeisaprivate, four-yearliberalartscollegelocatedin theCentralShenandoahValleyofVirginia.Today,BridgewaterCollegeis hometoapproximately1,450students. Thecollegeoffersmorethan60undergraduatemajorsandminors,andfour graduateprograms,housedwithin

threedistinctschools.

•PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof morethan900LebanonValleyCollege studentswhowerenamedtothe Dean’sListforthefall2024semester. Dean’sListstudentsmustmaintaina GPAofatleast3.4outof4.0.

Smithispursuingabachelor’sdegreeincomputerscienceanddatascienceandmathematicsandphysicsat TheValleyandisagraduateofSussex CentralHighSchool.

LearnmoreaboutLVCat www.lvc.edu.

•ZianLuckeyofMillsborowasrecentlyhonoredformakingtheDean’s ListfortheFall2024semesterat CedarCrestCollege.TheDean’sList recognizesstudents“whohavedemonstratedanunwaveringcommitmentto theirstudies”byearningagradepoint averageof3.65orhigherintheacademicsemester.

“Thesestudentssetahighstandard forexcellenceatCedarCrestCollege. Weapplaudtheirexceptionalachievementsandcelebratetheirplacementon theFall2024Dean’sList,”representativessaid.

“CedarCrestCollegehasbeenempoweringwomentosmashglassceilingsandachievetheireducational

goalssince1867.Today,thecollege continuestoopenthedoorstoopportunitiesforitsdiversestudentbody, bothintheundergraduatewomen’s collegeandintheco-edSchoolof Adult&GraduateEducation.”The collegeislocatedinAllentown,Pa.

•Atotalof14,631studentsenrolled duringthe2024fallsemesteratthe UniversityofAlabamawerenamedto thedean’slistwithanacademicrecord of3.5(orabove),orthepresident’slist withanacademicrecordof4.0(all A’s).

Localstudentsnamedtothedean’s listincluded:

•AustinPeayStateUniversityrecentlyofferedCarolineCarlisleof Millsboroascholarshipforfallofthe 2025-2026academicyear.

Carlisle’s“hard workandcommitmenttoacademicexcellencehaspaid off,andAPSUisexcitedtoaward themascholarship!”representatives said.

•GiannaRomanoofMillsborowas

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•ParkerTingleofFenwickIsland; •BiancaBecchinelliofSelbyville; and •HopeWoolwineofSelbyville. TheUniversityofAlabamaoffers nearly200degreeprogramsandisthe state’slargesthigher-educationinstitution.

namedtoWashingtonCollege’sFall 2024Dean’sList.Inordertoearnthe academichonor,astudentmust achieveatleasta3.50GPAforthesemester.

“Thisisanotableachievementthat marksanexcellentacademicperformance,”saidKihoKim,provostanddean ofWashingtonCollege.“Wecelebrate thesestudentsandtheirdedicationto greatnessthispastsemester.Theireffortsintheclassroomwillindeedset themonthepathforabrightandsuccessfulfuture.”

Therewere487studentsnamedto theFall2024Dean’sList.

WashingtonCollegeenrollsapproximately1,000undergraduatesfrom morethan39statesandterritoriesand 23nations,andhasmorethan50academicprograms.Learnmoreat www.washcoll.edu.

•EmilyHudsonofMillsboroexcelledduringthefall2024semesterat Hofstra,achievingaGPAofatleast 3.5toearnaspotontheDean’sList. Hudson’smajorisEnglish.

HofstraUniversity’sprimarymissionis“toprovideaqualityeducation toitsstudentsinanenvironmentthat encourages,nurturesandsupports learning.”

•CourtneyLynGwyerofMillsboro, amaster’sdegreestudentinradiologic sciences(radiologistassistant)graduatedfromMidwesternStateUniversity inWichitaFalls,Texas,inthefallof 2024.

MidwesternStateUniversityhad 472undergraduateandgraduatestudentsinthefall,withtheprovision thattheymeetallrequirementsasprescribedbythefacultyandadministration.Honorgraduatesreceiving bachelordegreesincluded52summa cumlaude,48magnacumlaudeand45 cumlaude.Honorrequirementsarea gradepointaverageof3.9-4.0for summacumlaude,3.7-3.89formagna cumlaudeand3.5-3.69forcumlaude.

Additionally,onegraduateearned RedwinePresidentialScholardesignation,threewerenamedRedwine ScholarsandthreemoreearnedRedwineHonorsScholarrecognition. SevenstudentsreceivedthePresident’s MedalforExcellence.

•TheUniversityofWisconsinMadisonrecentlyrecognizedstudents namedtotheDean’sListforthefall semesterofthe2024-2025academic year,includingJordanaReisbergof Millsboro,astudentintheSchoolof Business.

Studentswhoachieveatahighlevel academicallyarerecognizedbythe deanatthecloseofeachsemester.To beeligiblefortheDean’sList,students mustcompleteaminimumof12 gradeddegreecreditsinthatsemester. Eachuniversityschoolorcollegesets itsownGPArequirementsforstudents tobeeligibletoreceivethedistinction.

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KellerWilliamscelebratesDecemberTopProducers

KellerWilliamsRealtyDelaware BeachesannouncedthisweekitsDecemberTopProducerswithinthe marketcenter.TopProducersareindividualagentsandteamswhohave excelledinGrossCommission Earned(GCI)orthenumberofunits sold.

TopProducingAgentswereGail Mitkoff,Bethanyoffice;DannyTaglienti,Baysideoffice;andJennySmith, Bethanyoffice.TopProducingTeams wereGriffinHigginsTeam,Seaford office;TeamTimmons,Bethanyoffice;andBrightHomeGroup,Delmaroffice.

“WehaveaterrificteamofSales Associates,”saidMaryNilesDayton, teamleaderofthemarketcenter.“All arededicatedtogivingeveryonethe bestservicepossible.”

GriffinHigginsTeam,Seafordoffice,andTeamTimmons,Bethanyoffice,receivedtheMillionaireAward forteams.Horsey/KellyTeam,Rehobothoffice,andTheWindrow Group,Baysideoffice,achievedTriple PlatinumAward.

TheMeganAitkenTeam,Middletownoffice,andBrightHomeGroup, Delmaroffice,receivedtheDouble Platinumawardforteams.TheindividualagentswhoearnedDouble PlatinumwereDannyTaglienti,Bay-

sideoffice,andGailMitkoff,Bethany office.PlatinumAwardwinnerswere ErinLee,Rehobothoffice,andJenny Smith,Bethanyoffice.TheteamreceivingPlatinumAwardwasthe LundenGroup,Rehobothoffice. QuadGoldTeamwinnerswere MelissaRudyGroup,Rehobothoffice,andSteve&BethGilbertTeam, Bethanyoffice.TripleGoldwinners wereBetsyPerry,Bethanyoffice;Jen Hughes,Baysideoffice;KrystalCasey, Bethanyoffice;LizLindsey,Rehobothoffice;MemeEllis,Rehoboth office;andRobertKauffman,Rehobothoffice.CornerstoneAssociates receivedtheTripleGoldAwardfor teams.

TheDoubleGoldwinnerswere ErinBakerfromtheRehobothoffice andMissyNalewaik,Bethanyoffice. TeamsachievingDoubleGoldare BarnhardtGroup,Bethanyoffice,and SurfonHomeTeam,Bethanyoffice.

GoldAwardwinnerswereChristineJohnson,Rehobothoffice; ChrystiannaGosnell,Seafordoffice; LaurenSmith,Baysideoffice;Mary JoCole,Bethanyoffice;andRenee Parker,Seafordoffice.Teamwinnerin theGoldAwardisWilliamLucks ProfessionalGroup,Rehobothoffice.

BronzeAwardwinnerswereAnthonyGehman,Seafordoffice;Bren-

danCrotty,Bethanyoffice;Cindy Spieczny,Baysideoffice;Kadesha Carroll,Bethanyoffice;KarlaMorgan,Baysideoffice;KateLewis, Seafordoffice;KellyTurner,Rehobothoffice;PamMeibaum-Smith, Rehobothoffice;ReneeEdge,Rehobothoffice;SandraErbe,Bayside office;ScottWagner,Rehobothoffice; andSherriBigelow,Rehobothoffice. TeamsreceivingtheBronzeAward wereBedizGroup,Rehobothoffice; NallyVentures,Bethanyoffice;and TheDonWilliamsGroup,Rehoboth office.

TheSilverAwardwasawardedto JenniferIzzySmith,Baysideoffice, andLizaOrlando,Rehobothoffice. TrueNorthGroup,Bethanyoffice, receivedSilverAwardforteams.

Forinformationonstartingacareerinrealestateandpartneringwith KellerWilliamsRealty,contactMary NilesDaytonat(302)228-5143or emailheratmarycniles@kw.com.For thelatestonrealestateintheresort andinlandareasofSussexCounty, visitKellerWilliamsRealtyofficelocationsat39682SunriseCourtin BethanyBeach;37169RehobothAvenueExt.inRehobothBeach,31252 AmericanaParkwayinBayside,Selbyville;and105HighStreetindowntownSeaford.

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TheRealMcCoyGroup,anaffiliate ofColdwellBankerRealEstateLLC, anAnywhere(NYSE:HOUS)brand, hasbeenrecognizedwiththeInternationalPresident’sPremierAward.The honorplacestheminthetop2percent ofallColdwellBankersales associate/representativeteamsworldwide,describedas“atestamenttotheir exceptionalperformanceanddedication toclientservice.”Only29teamsinternationallyreceivedtherecognition.

“Weareincrediblyhonoredand humbledtoreceivetheInternational President’sPremierAward,”saidChristineMcCoy,founderandteamleaderof theRealMcCoyGroup.“Thisrecognitionisadirectreflectionofourteam’s unwaveringdedicationtoourclients.It validatesourcommitmenttoproviding the highestlevelofservice,expertise andprofessionalismineverytransaction.Forourclients,thisawardmeans theyareworkingwithateamthatis recognizednotonlyregionallybutgloballyfortheirexceptionalperformance andclientcare.Wearegratefulfortheir trustandconfidentthatwewillcontinuetoexceedtheirexpectations.”

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CoastalPoint•Submitted BrittneyKeidelMearsgoesoversome blueprintswhiledesigningakitchenfor anewhome.

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ClientsofMikenBuildersarenow beingofferedanotherservice—thetalentsofanewlyhiredseniorinteriordesignerwhostrivestobesurehomes reflectowners’individuality.

“Idon’tliketojustcutandpaste,” BrittneyKeidelMearssaid,afewdays afterbeinghiredbytheMillvillebusiness.

Somecustomers,shesaid,areclutchingaphotographwhentheymeetwith

her.

“Theysay,‘Ilovethishouse.Iwant thisexacthouse,’andIsay,‘Wecandoa similar house—butlet’sdoityourown way.Youwantcreativityinyourhouse, solet’screateitinyourownspace,’”she said,addingthatsheconsultswith clientsonbothexteriorandinteriordesigns.

It’scommonforhomeownersatthe beachtoselectanauticaldécor.

“Iaskthem,‘Areyouplanningtoretirehere?’Mostpeopleare,soItell them,‘Whenthisbecomesyourfulltimeresidence,itwon’tbeyourbeach house.Itcanembodytheocean,andbe lightandairyandasereneplacewithout a beachdécor.So,let’smakeitaplace youfeelrelaxed.Regardlessofifit’s yourvacationhomenow,youdon’twant tohavetoinvestallthismoneylater,” Mearssaid.

Mears,anativeofSalisbury,Md,initiallystudiededucationatHighPoint UniversityinNorthCarolina.

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IRseniorsearnadmissiontoU.S.militaryserviceacademies

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

CadeDonnellyandJacobMasseyare runningthroughthetapeastheyacceptadmissiontoU.S.serviceacademies.Donnelly haschosentoattendtheU.S.Military AcademyatWestPoint,N.Y.Massey,who wasstillawaitingmedicalclearancethis weekfollowinghipsurgeries,hopestoacceptacommissiontotheU.S.NavalAcademyinAnnapolis,Md.

CadetsattheUnitedStatesMilitary AcademyatWestPointacceptamilitary commissionupongraduationandarecommissionedassecondlieutenantsintheU.S. Army.AftergraduatingfromtheNaval Academy,Masseywouldprospectivelyserve asacommissionedofficerintheU.S.Navy orU.S.MarineCorpsforatleastfiveyears.

AllU.S.militaryserviceacademiesrequirethestudentsbemedicallyqualifiedby theDepartmentofDefenseMedicalExaminationReviewBoard(DoDMERB).

Theirachievementinbeingofferedthe appointmentscannotbeoverstated,as DonnellyandMassey—lifelongfriends andteammatesinIndianRiverHigh Schoolvarsitysports—weretwoofjust23 serviceacademynominationsmade statewidebythen-U.S.Sen.TomCarper andthen-U.S.Rep.andnow-U.S.Sen.Lisa BluntRochester(bothD-Del.).IRHScan thusclaimnearly10percentofallnomina-

tionsfortheacademiesthisschoolyear.

DonnellyandMasseyareboth18,both residentsofFrankfordandbothseniorsat IndianRiverHighSchool.Bothhavebeen nominatedtobecomepartoftheacademies’ Classof2029.Theywereselectedbya panelincludingactive-dutyandretired servicemembers,alongwithjust21other highschoolstudentsinthestateof Delaware.

ColinCrandellistheircross-country andswimmingcoach.

“Icouldhavetoldyouwhentheseboys werein8thgradeatSelbyvilleMiddle Schoolthattheybothwereboundformilitaryservice,”saidCrandallbeforearecent IRswimteampractice.“Itisallaboutleadership,andtheseyoungmenarenaturalbornleaderswhocouldrunapractice withoutsupervision.Theirteammateswill alwaysfollowthem,andtheyaresuper-reliableyoungmen.”

DonnellysaidhisdecisiononWest Pointwasclear.Hewasalsoacceptedtothe

U.S.CoastGuardAcademyandexpectsto hearsoonabouttheU.S.AirForceAcademy,havingbeennominatedforadmission toallthreeinstitutionsandservicebranches. Hisfather,Joe,isthestrengthandconditioningcoachatIRHS,aswellasphysical education.TheyoungerDonnellyisalifelonglocalbeachlifeguard,whileJoeDonnellyisinhis20thyearascaptainof theBethanyBeachPatrol.

“Sportsandrunninghavereallyhelped mewithpersonaldiscipline,”saidCade Donnelly.Hesaidtheconditioningand routinealsohelpedhimmaintainveryhigh gradesthroughoutschool.

Hethankedbothhisparents,Joeand Lynn,fortheirunwaveringsupport,aswell ashisIRHSteachersandcoaches.

JacobMasseyalsothankedCrandell,his mother,JenniferLight,andhisgrandparents,whohelpedraisehim,JayandBeth Light.HisgrandfatherJayhelpedhimstay motivated,hesaid.

“Iamjustachicken-housekidfrom Frankford,Del.,”hesaidhumbly.“Ieven havemyshovelandknowhowtocleana chickenhouse.”

MasseytouredAnnapolisandtheU.S. NavalAcademyforasummerseminarand fellinlovewiththeNavalAcademy.

“IdidthesummerinstituteinAnnapolis andalsotheCoastGuardsummerseminar

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CoachColinCrandell,JacobMassey,CadeDonnellyandcollegecounselorGreg Hockman.

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thedetailsofthetrainee’sdeparture, citingthematter’sstatusasapersonnelmatter.

followinganexecutivesessionofthe towncouncil.Bothpartiesagreedto aone-yearcontract,hesaid.

Frankford’stownclerktrainee, whohadbegunworkingforthetown latelastyear,haslefttheposition, accordingtoTownManagerSheldon Hudson.

TheTownannouncedthedepartureonitsFacebookpage,whereit alsorepostedthejobopening.

Thetraineewassettoreplace TownClerkCherylLy nch,whohad announcedplanstoretirefollowing theTown’supcomingelection.Hudsondeclinedtocommentfurtheron

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upinConnecticut,”saidMassey.Healso hadachoiceofschoolstoattend.

BothexpressedappreciationtothemilitaryandCongressionalleaderswhonominatedthemtomultiplemilitaryacademies.

“Nonominations,nogo!”saidDonnelly withasmile,recognizingthatthenominationwasthefirststepinreachingtheirrespectivedreams.

Masseyhashadtwohipsurgeriesforhip joint“resurfacing.”Hejokedthattheproceduresaremuchlikeresurfacingthebrakes androtorsonavehicle.Thestressonhis hipbonesfromdistancerunningandother

Hudsonsaidthetrainee’slastday ofemploymentwasMonday,Jan.21. ShewaspresentattheTownCouncil meetingthatevening,wherenomentionwasmadeofherdeparture.

Ly nch“isplanningonstaying withtheTownforanextracoupleof monthsorso,”Hudsonsaid.

Meanwhile,Hudsonhimselfwas recentlynamedtownmanagerafter beinghiredastownmanagerconsultantinAprilof2024.Hudsonsaid thetransitionoccurredlatelastyear

sportsendeavorsrequiredtheprocedures. Hesaidthehipsurgerieswouldensurethat thesealinhishipjointswouldnotrupture inthefuture.

Hipresurfacingisasurgicalprocedure thatrepairsadamagedhipjointbyresurfacingthehip’sballandsocketwithmetal.It’s atypeofhipsurgerythatpreservesmoreof thepatient’sbone,accordingtoanorthopedicsdescription.

“WhenIhadmysurgeries,therewastoo muchdowntimeforme,”saidMassey.“And downtimeisnotgoodfortheacademic rigorandthesportsparticipationIamused to.”

Noformalannouncementof Hudson’snewtitlewasmadeatthe timeofthecouncilvoteorthereafter. Hudson’scareerhasincludedservingastownmanagerinMillsboro andSmyrna.Hewashiredasaconsultantonapart-timebasis.When helefthisjobinSmyrna,hestarteda consultingbusinessthatwouldallow himtocontractwithseveralmunicipalitiesonapart-timebasis.

Bothyoungmencreditedtheirlifelong friendshipasareasonfortheirmutualsuccessandjointmilitaryservicecommitments.

“Yes,wehavebeenonamissionandon ajourneytogether,”saidMassey. “Ithasbeenourgoaltohelpbringeach otheruponthisjourney,”saidDonnelly. Askedwhethertheyeverhavegotten intoanyserioustroublehereinSussex County,Donnellyquipped,“Well,nothing thatwouldhaveinvolvedlawenforcement, thatisforsure.”

Masseyadded,“Nothingthatourparentswouldhearaboutorbeconcernedfor ourbehavior.”

Then,atthatmoment,bothyoungmen shoteachotheraknowinglook,and Masseygavealittlewink.Theyare18-yearoldboysandgrowingupfast,intomen, afterall.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Basedonthepremisethatprayer “changesthingsineverycircumstance, buttheaveragepersonhasquestions aboutprayer,”theNortheastAnnual ConferenceRegionalPrayerEvent— inpartnershipwithAldersgateRenewalMinistries—willbeheldin MarchatMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurch.

Duringtheevent—from7p.m. onFriday,March28,until9p.m.on Saturday,March29—questionswill beanswered,including,“Istheremore thanonewaytopray?”“Doyouneed

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homesisamoveawayfromallwhite,as hadbeenthetrend.

“Weareseeingalotmorecolor.For awhile,wesawallwhitekitchens.Now thereismorecolorsincabinetry,instead ofplainwhitecabinets.Weareseeing morepatternsinwallpaper,textured walls,plaster.What’spopularforwalls nowisacreamywhite,notastarkwhite, andwearegivingeachroomitsown color.Thereisatrendcalled‘color drenching,’meaningeventheceilingis paintedthesamecolor.Theceilingis

tobeinfull-timeministrytopray?”

“AmIcomfortabletoprayinpublic?” and“DoIpraywithoutceasing?”accordingtoorganizersatMariner’s.

“Pr ayerishowwecommunicate withGod,”theRev.Dr.RebeccaCollison,seniorpastorofMariner’s,said.

“Toooften,wethinkwehaveto soundprofessionalorbeperfectwhen wepray.ButtheonlythingGodrequiresisforustobehonestwithhim andwithourselves.Andifwelistenas muchaswetalk,prayercanchange ourlivesandourcommunity.”

TheRev.Dr.LeoPark,associate pastoratMariner’s,invitedAldersgateRenewalMinistries,basedin

not white,butit’sthesamecolorasthe walls,”shesaid,addingthatshechose softsageasthecolorforherdaughter’s bedroom.Hersonwantednavyblue.

“Burgundy,bluesarepopular.Weare atthebeach,andpeoplealsolikelight colors.Theylovetheirbluesatthe beach,butIthinkwe’llseeachangein cabinetrydownhere,”shesaid.

Hiringanin-houseinteriordesigner alignswithatrend,saidSeanCummings,sonoffounderMikeCummings andapartnerinthebusiness.

“Ifyoulookatourmajorcompetitors,peopleareshiftingtowardinterior designers,andtheyarelookingthat.We buildalotofhigh-endhomes,andwe

Goodlettsville,Tenn.,tooffertheregionalprayerconferenceinOcean View.Hisdoctoralworkfocusedon prayerministry—afocushehas sharedlocally,regionallyandglobally, Collisonadded.

Topicswillincludealtarprayer ministry,prayingforthesick, propheticprayer,soakingprayer,and corporateandindividualprayer.All prayereventswillincludeatimeof worshipandopportunitiestopractice praying.

ARMRegionalPr ayereventsare “opportunitiestogodeeperinprayer,” accordingtoanewsreleaseCollison provided.

wanttoofferthatpersonaltouch,”he said,addingthatMearswilldesignfor customersandcollaboratewithclients “totakeourproducttothenextlevel.”

“Wealsoworkwithotherinterior designers.Theybringareallyniceaspecttothejob.Thatcanmakeitalittle morechallenging,butanythingeasy isn’tthatimpressive.Nowthatwehave afull-timedesigner,wecandoallthe renderings,conceptdrawings.Shecan designcabinetsandaesthetics,”hesaid.

Mikenwillcontinuetooutsourcedesigners—“becauseweworkwithsome greatdesigners”—buthavingoneon staffisbeneficial,hesaid,addingthat Mearswilldevelopconceptsforhome

“Thisisatimetobeequippedin yourprayerlifeandprayerwithinthe localchurch.Childrenandyouthwill alsoreceiveteachinginprayerattheir ownlevel.Wewillofferministryto childreningradeskindergarten throughfifthgrade,andyouthin Grades6through12.Anurserywill beprovidedforbabiesthroughpreschool.Thiseventhastwotypesof registrations,”Collisonstated. Registrationcostsare$25perpersonor$40forfamilies.Visit https://aldersgate.churchcenter.com/r egistrations/events/2580710formore informationortoregister.

featuresincludingshelving,custom woodworkandcabinetry.

“Shewillbetakingoverusingthe GoogleSketchUpplatformthatgives c lientsaconceptofwhatitwilllooklike ina3Dconcept.Wekindoffeelout theirtastesatthebeginningofajob,as wellastheirbudget.Thatisjustasimportant.Shegoesoutandfindsallof thematerialsit’sgoingtotaketobuild yourhouse.Shehelpscollaboratewith clientsandputsallthosepiecestogether whilestayinginthebudget,whichcan behardtodo,”Cummingssaid.

“Shewillputallthepiecestogether, andtheresultwillbeafantasticproduct.”

February6

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, BethanyBeac h,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBaby Beesstory-timeforchildren,ages0-24 months,andtheircaregivers,topromote earlyliteracy.Comelistentostoriesand songsandengagewithotherbabies. StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall(302)732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibra ry

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

February7

BeginningTaiChi&Qigong— TheSouth CoastalLibrarywillhostafreebeginner’s TaiChiandQigongforHealthclassat10 a.m.withMarianneWalch,MasterTrainer withTaiChiforHealthIns tituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstitute inRehobothBeach.Classisonehour.Registrationisrequiredandopensat10a.m. onJan.31athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Remake,Refresh,RefurbishYourGarden — JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. forafreeone-hourworkshoponhowto prepyourgardenforspringwithChantal BouchardandtheInla ndBaysGarden Center.Participantswilllearnthebest waytopreparetheirgardenforplanting, howtoamendsoil,andwalkawaywith nativeplantsuggestionsthatwillflourish inyourgarden.Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirstFr idayofthemonthat1p.m.todiscussa fiction,nonfiction,orclassictitle.This month'sselectionisTheHouseofDoors byTanTwanEng.Call(302)732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary LearntoPlayMahjong— Areyouinterested inlearningaboutMahjong?JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat1p.m.forthefirstfour

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 color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

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

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everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferent backgrounds 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”n exttoyourname.

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 /Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable gu idanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss 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 lasagna,chickenalfredo,Italianwedding soupanddrinksordesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysthroughFebruary,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to 2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts, holidayitems,clothing,householdwares, toys,books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shop islocatedat111HazzardStreetin 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 asocialorganizationtha teducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartprompt ly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informa-

tiononmonthlyguestspeakers,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 detailsonthes efreeclasses.

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.Fo rmoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For

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ChrisGamberPhotographyisgettingquiteanameforitsawesomemusic photography.WhethershootingnationalartistssuchasTedeschiTrucks andLyleLovettattheFreemanArts PavilionorregionalartistsandlocalfavoritesincludingLowerCaseBluesand theFitzkeeBrothers,Gamberhasthe eye,expertiseandexperiencetodeliver justtherightshot.

“Igrewupwithseveralfamilymemberswhoareenthusiasticphotography hobbyists,soit’sinmyblood,”said Gamber.“Throughhighschool,Iuseda basicCanonpoint-and-shoot,andI’ve alwayslovedlivemusicso,naturally,my cameracamealongwithme.ThenI progressedtoaCanon6DMarkIIand gotavarietyofdifferentlenses.I’ve beenhookedonconcertphotography eversince.”

Forseveralyears,Gamberworkedto honehisskills.Hewasnoticedearlyin hispicture-takingbyacclaimedmusic photographerJordanAugust,who helped himgetstarted.Gamberintroducedhimselftovenuepromoters,stage managersandotherprofessionalphotographers,andlearnedtheetiquetteof thebusiness.Thatincludedhowto makehimselfasunobtrusiveaspossible andthebestplacestogetpositionedfor differentangles.Gradually,thebandshe photographedcametoknowhimand askedforcopiesofhiswork.

“In2018,JordansawsomeofmyimagesonFacebookandtoldme,‘Enough workingforfree,youdeservetoget paid!’”saidGamberoftheveteranphotographer.“Thatwasjustbeforemy familyandImovedfromBaltimoreto Dagsboro.”

“TheBaltimore-basedDirtyGrass Playerswasthefirstbandwhopaidme todoapromoshoot,”Grammeradded. “Theyplayprogressivecountryandare greatmusicianswhotourallover,includinginternationally.Infact,Iactually wentontourwiththemfor10daysin 2022,astheirphotographer.”

Recently,theDirtyGrassPlayers performedwiththeFitzkeeBrothersat The ListeningBoothinLewes.

“Itwasanamazing,sold-outnightof music,andIlovedshootingthere,”said Gamber.

Gamberexplainedthathisprocessto takephotographsbeginsbyresearching thebandsthatarelistedasupcoming

AbandphotoofLowerCaseBluesmembers,takenbyChrisGamberPhotographyinclude,fromleft,JakeBanaszak,Tristan GilbertandB.J.Muntz.

forfestivalsandconcertsintheregion. Hethencontactsthevariousbands’ managersandasksiftheywouldliketo hirehimatwhatevervenuethey’replaying.Lastly,henotifiesthevenueso therearenosurprises.

“Sometimes,whenthevenuerepresentativegetstoknowmewell,likeat Freeman,I’llbeaskedtostandinfor oneoftheirrotatingcastofhousephotographers,whichIthinkisquitean honor,”saidGamber.

Ofabout1,300shotshetakesinan evening,Gamberselects20to30tostudiouslyedit,oftenverycreatively,then addhiswatermarkandshare.HeprimarilyusesLightroomforphotoeditingandneverbatch-edits,hesaid. BandswhospecificallyhireGamberfor their presskitsgethighresolutionphotographsthatarenotwatermarked.

InrecognitionofGamber’sworkthe bandsusuallyposttheirfavoritesofhis photosontheirwebsitesandFacebook pages.Commentslike“Morekillerpics fromChrisGamberPhotography”from

FitzkeeBrothersMusic,and“Big Thanks”fromtheDirtyGrassPlayers arealwaysappreciated.

JakeBanaszak,leadguitaristand managerforLowerCaseBluesisabig fanofGamber’swork.

“We’vehiredChristoshootforusat the DickensParlourTheaterandThe ListeningBooth.Healsophotographed usatRockingtheDocksinLeweswith theKellyBellBandandSweetLeda,” saidBanaszak.“He’saverygiftedphotographerwhohashisownuniquestyle asanartistandcanreallycapturenot onlytheactiononstageandinthe crowd,butalsothevibethat’shappeninginthemoment.”

Likewise,Gamberlovesthemusic andenergythatemanatesfromLower CaseBlues,saying,“Jakehasanamazing ‘guitarface’thatisaphotographer’s dreamtoshoot!”

Gamberispreparingforabusy springandsummerseason.“I’vealways enjoyedcoveringconcertsatoutside venues,andespeciallyweekendfestivals.

It’snicebecauseMelissa,mywifeand manager,getstocomealong,enjoythe music,talkaboutmyworkandschedule, andsellmyprints.”

Aswellasmusic,Gamberisexpandinghisphotographyrepertoiretoincludeweddings,familygatheringsand sportingevents.Thelatterisinspiredby his son,Miles,whoplaysbaseballwith theDelmarvaDestroyers10-and-under team.

“Beingadadandaphotographerhas givenmeawholenewinsightintothe worldofsportsphotography.It’srewarding!”hesaid.“Inowseetheworld throughaphotographer’seye,andIlove whatI’mdoing…”

Gamberisalwaysopentogetting callsfromindividualmusiciansand bandswhoaregrowinginpopularityin theareaandwanttoaddsomeprofessionalphotostotheirportfolio.Tosee samples ofhisworkandtocontacthim, gotoFacebookorInstagramandsearch forChrisGamberPhotography.His emailaddressiscjg19840@gmail.com.

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moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroup forfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

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

Hobby/Craft

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

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.Thisope r-

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Localstudents namedtoSNHU President’sList

SouthernNewHampshireUniversity (SNHU)recentlycongratulatedstudents onbeingnamedtotheFall2024President’sList.Localstudentswhowere namedtothelistincludeJackDunnof Selbyville;KyleCuthill,KathrynEhrick, JhanaPowell,SydneyMarchettiand RichardDavisofMillsboro;JenniferCox ofLongneck;CodyLevisofGeorgetown andRexFoxwellofFrankford.

ThefalltermsrunfromSeptemberto December.Full-timeundergraduatestudentswhohaveearnedaminimum grade-pointaverageof3.700andabove forthereportingtermarenamedtothe President’sList.Full-timestatusis achievedbyearning12creditsovereach 16-weektermorpaired8-weekterms groupedinfall,winter/spring,andsummer.

SouthernNewHampshireUniversity (SNHU)isaprivate,nonprofit,accreditedinstitutionwitha92-yearhistoryof educatingtraditional-agedstudentsand workingadults.Nowservingmorethan 200,000learnersworldwide,SNHUoffersapproximately200undergraduate, graduate,andcertificateprograms,availableonlineandonits300-acrecampusin Manchester,N.H.

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weekswherewillbeateachingandcoach playingMahjong.Registrationisrequiredfor thesix-weeksession.Call(302)732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

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atesfromMaythroughOctober.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— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,K ent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorn ing

February8

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.foratwo-hour pop-upbooksale!Findgreatbooksfor greatprices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials &more!Sponsoredby theFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyour locallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43

BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeven ingfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSel-

KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastal Libraryat11a.m.Ateachprogram, they’llfocusonanewtheme,andLEGOs areprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacc eptedif

byville.Theyareopentothepublicevery 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,andparkingisav ailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20 thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein

spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

TeenArtTherapy— Needtounwind?Join SouthCoastalLibraryanytimebetween12:30p.m.foraneasy,relaxing,artproject withsoothingbackgroundmusic.Choose

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OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.28from10a.m.to1p.m.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy—

GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit s ussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

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

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

fromafewartactivitiesthatdon’trequire anyartistictalent.Coloringpagesalso available.Free,allmaterialsprovided whilesupplieslast.Forages13-Adult.If noteensregisterbyFeb.3,registration willopenforadultsaswell.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CraftsforFamilies— Joi nFrankfordPublicLibraryfortheirValentinesCraftfrom 12-1p.m.forthewholefamily.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary

February10

MindfulMovementYoga— JoinSarah Schaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree,one-hourMindfulMove-

mentYogaclassatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:15a.m.Thisclasswillcombine gentlemovementandstretcheswith breathworkto createa"meditationin motion"followedbyadeepguidedrelaxationtohelpcalmthebodyandmind. Registrationopensat10:15a.m.onFeb. 3andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

BeginningCrochet,Part2— MaryBeth Leonardwillteachthesecondofathreepartintroducto rycrochetclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Inthisclass,you willlearnmoreaboutthevarietyofcrochetstitchesandhowtoreadcrochet patternsandchartswhileworkingonyour project.Inpart3(Feb.17)youwillfinish theprojectsyoustartedinPart1anddiscoveradditionalcrochetingresources availabletoyou.Eachsessionistwo hours.Allmaterialsprovided.Ages18plus.Registeronceforall3sessionsat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 8 58-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Lights,Camera,Crime!— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogooditshould becriminal!Eachmoviescreeningwill featureamoviebasedonatruecrimeor willbeatruecrimedocumentary.Light snacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus. Registration&filmtitleareavai lableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

ScrapbookingClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryfortheirScrapbookingand PaperCraftingGroupat10:30a.m.We willstartbymakingatwo-pagelayout whereyouwilllearnnewtechniqueson cuttingyourpaper,makingborders,mattingpicturesarrangingembellishments… andmuchm ore.Thismonthwewilllearn touseaFramePunchtomakealayout andborder.Thesupplycostis$5.50to makealayoutandborder.Theremainder ofthetimewillbeworkingonyourown projects.Call(302)732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

GreetingCardCrafting— Comejoin FrankfordPublicLibraryat12:30p.m.for theircardcraftingclass!Wewillbemakingthreebrightandbeautifu lhandmade cardsfromatrendycardkitfromCreative Memories,allyouneedtobringisyourself.Thecardkitsare$5.50for3cards payabletotheinstructor.Call(302)7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call(302)732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankfo rd.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

February7,2025

Atotalof1,771studentshavebeen namedtotheDean’sListatEast StroudsburgUniversityfortheFall2024 semesterofthe2024-2025academic year,asannouncedbyMargaretBall,the university’sprovostandvicepresident foracademicaffairs.SamanthaDerickson,abusinessmanagementmajorfrom Frankford,wasamongthosenamedto theDean’sList.

StudentseligiblefortheDean’sList musthaveachieveda3.50gradepoint average(GPA)orhigherandbeenrolledfull-time.Forreference,thegrade “B”equatesto3qualitypointsper credit,whilean“A”earns4quality

pointspercredit. Ballexpressedherprideinthe achievement,saying,“Itisquiterewardingtoseesomanystudentsonthelist thissemester.Congratulationstoeachof themontheirdedicationandfinework.”

EastStroudsburgUniversity,amemberofthePennsylvaniaStateSystemof HigherEducation,openedin1893as EastStroudsburgNormalSchool.Today, ESU,locatedinnortheastern Pennsylvaniaoffers49undergraduateprograms, 20master’sprogramsandtwodoctoral programs.Morethan5,000studentsare enrolled.Nearly31,000ESUalumnilive inPennsylvania.

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Fire & Ice

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercehelditsannualFire&IceFestivalinvarioustownsthroughoutourresort area.Icesculptureswerecreatedanddisplayedonlocationin BethanyBeach,OceanView,MillvilleandSaltedVinesVineyard &WinerfyinFrankford.Therewasevenachilicook-offevent. Thefestivitiesincludedfamily-friendlyactivitiesandshows.

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February11

Mommy&MeTime— ThisSouthCoastal Libraryprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrentoenjoysome one-on-onetimetogetherastheydoan activityorcraft,heldat10:30a.m.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

CrimePreventionWithBBPD— Learnthe basicsofhowyoucankeepyourself,your family,andy ourpropertysafewithChief FoleyoftheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Thisfreepresentationwillincludetarget hardening,victimization,andscamprevention.Registrationisappreciatedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteams ofdogs&ownersprovideasupportive andfunw ayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us MindfulMovementYoga— JoinSarah Schaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree,one-hourMindfulMove-

mentYogaclassatSouthCoastalLibrary at4:4 5and5:45p.m.Thisclasswill combinegentlemovementandstretches withbreathworktocreatea"meditation inmotion"followedbyadeepguidedrelaxationtohelpcalmthebodyandmind. Registrationopensat4:45p.m.onFeb.4 andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Dystop ianTropesAuthorTalk— You’re invitedtoarivetingonlineconversationat SouthCoastalLibraryat7p.m.withbestsellingauthorWaubgeshigRiceabouthis newestbookMoonoftheTurningLeaves, thehotlyanticipatedsequeltothebestsellingnovelMoonoftheCrustedSnow. Free,registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Feeli ngsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagedbirth-5years.ThisiscurrentlyheldintheLibrary.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302) 732-9351.PleasefindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

February12

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisa music,movement,andmoreprogramat

SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.,designedtohelpchildrenunderage5and theirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions!Free,noregistrationrequiredbut parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930,(302)858-5518,https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p .m.At each90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.This month,we’llexaminethemurderof JamesBulger.Suggestedread(notrequired):TheSleepofReasonbyDavid JamesSmith.Free,in-persononly,for ages18-plus.Registrationisencouraged andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Cr eativeCalmness— Take20minutesout ofourbusydaytounwindinthisfree,relaxingprogramatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4:30p.m.Wewillbewatchinganart-inspiredmeditativevideothroughCreativebugwhilelisteningtoaccompanying calmingmusic.Feelfreetosimplywatch andunwind,orwewillhavebeginner's levelwatercolormaterialsavailablefor youtouseandcreatewithoutastructuredprompt.Practicewithwatercolor, paintawayyourstresses,andletyo ur creativityblossom.Allmaterialsprovided. Free,in-persononly,forages18-plus. Registrationisrequiredandopensat4:30

p.m.onFeb.5at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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

AdultQuilting:ModernImprovScrap Blocks— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at10:30a.m.fortheiradventurewith modernquiltingwithimprov.Wewilllearn easymethodswhereyousewsmaller piecesofthelightfabricstogetherand addsomebrightsaswegoalong.There's nocuttingwithrulers,measuring,orfollowi ngapattern!Youwillneedtobring yoursewingmachinetotheworkshop.We willhavesomelightfabricsandsome brightsavailableforyoutouse.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

February13

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

LikeThievesintheNight— TheCityof WilmingtonPolicePedigreeFilescontain awealthofinformationoncrimeandpunishmentinearly20thcenturyDelaware, fromcareerjewelthievestosordidplots ofdeceptionandmurder.Theserecor ds alsoserveasimportantevidenceofmany ofthechallengesandhardshipsfacing theAmericanpeopleatthetime,including racialdiscrimination,unequaltreatment, andinhumanepunishments.JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.aswedelve intothecrimeandintrigueofoldWilmingtonthroughafreepresentationbythe DelawarePublicArchives.Forages18plus.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858- 5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthisSouthCoastalLibrary cookbookclubwillchoosearecipefrom thesamecookbookandthenmakeand bringinthedishtosharewiththegroup at1p.m.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprovethem,)aswellasthebookitself. Thismonth,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom Carla Hall’sSoulFoodbyCarlaHall,which isavailableatthelibrary.Free,forages 18+.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

WeLoveCrafts— ChoosefromanassortmentofValentine’sDaycraftstomake whileenjoyingaromanticcomedymovie onthebigscreenatSouthCoastalLibrary at4:30p.m.Lightsnacksincluded.Free, forages 18-plus.Registrationandfilm titleareavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-ins acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

NaturalDyePlaydough— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.foracreative, hands-onworkshopwithROOTSYouth Development.Wewillmakeplaydough fromscratchusingnaturaldyes.Learn howtomixcolorsfromeverydayitems likefruitsandvegetableswh ilediscoveringthebenefitsofusingnon-toxic,ecofriendlymaterials!Free,bestsuitedfor elementary-agedchildren.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardga mes.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitthemat

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VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.!We'vegotPS5,NintendoSwitch,andRetroConsoles.Ages 12andup.Parentsarewelcometoplay aswell!RegistrationRequired.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB

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February14

Valentine’sDance— TheLordBaltimore Women’sClubwillbethebeneficiariesof aValentine’sGalentine’sDanceatthe Millvillefirehallfrom7to10p.m.There willbemusic,dancingandfun,ledbyDJ Bump,aswellasbeer,wineandfoodfor purchase.Thecostis$25perperson throughEventbrite.Toreserveaspot,visit lbwcvalentinegalentine.eventbrite.com

February15

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

expertsandmore.

CollageFunwithFamily— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foracollageof funwherewewillbemakingquiltsusing fabric,paper,glueandimagination.All materialswillbe provided,andallages arewelcometoattend.Call(302)7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

February17

providechairs.Thereareoptionsforall! Registrationopensat12p.m.onFeb.10 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.(Online registrationrecommended!)Walk-insonly acceptedifsp aceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BeginningCrochetClass,Part3— Mary BethLeonardwillteachthethirdofa three-partintroductorycrochetclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Inthis finaltwo-hoursession,youwillfinishthe projectsyoustartedinPart1anddiscoveradditionalcrochetingresources availabletoyou.Eachsessionistwo hours.Allmaterialsprovided.Ages18plus.Registeronceforallthre esessions athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CelebrityChefAuthorTalk— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat4p.m.forthefirst eventintheirfive-part"Food&Friends" series,whichcelebratesfoodandcuisine throughavarietyoffood-relatedevents.

ForFebruary,inhonorofAfricanAmerican HistoryMonth,wewillbelisteningtoa recordedauthortalkwithCelebri tyChef, JernardA.Wells.Beforethetalkyouwill havetimetomeetotherfoodenthusiasts, browseourlatestcookbooks,andpickout abookmark.Lightsnacksprovided.Free, forages18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

HearingClinic— SpringintobetterhearingwithShoreHearing.JoinFrankford PublicLibr aryat10a.m.forhearing tests,consultations,OtoscopicEvaluations,andcleanings-allfreeofcharge! Appointmentsrequired.Call(757)7872311tosetupyourappointment HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call(302)732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

February18

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft,heldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930.

iPadandAppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersofall skilllevelsarewelcometoattendthi s supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE.

IAmNobody’sSlave:AuthorTalk— SouthCoastalLibrarywelcomesyoutoa liveonlineconversationwithjournalist andauthorLeeHawkinsat2p.m.ashe talkstousa bouttheexaminationofhis family’slegacyofpost-enslavement traumaandresilienceinhisrivetingmemoir,IAmNobody'sSlave:HowUncovering MyFamily’sHistorySetMeFree.Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Love historicalfiction?Thisbookclubisfor you!ThismonthSouthCoastalL ibrarywill bediscussingTheBookWoman’sDaughterbyKimRichardsonat2p.m.Light snacksprovided.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

YinYogaSeries,Part1— Unwindwith SouthCoastalLibrary’syinyogaseries taughtbyRYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,SarahSchaber,at4:45p.m.This three-classseries(onehoureachse ssion)

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

willincluderelaxing,longerheldpostures andstretches,coupledwithbreathand meditation,tohelpcreateasenseofinner peaceandcalm,whiledecreasingstress levelsandpossiblyimprovingflexibility, mobilityandsleep.Participantsmustbe abletomoveandrepositionindependently.Free,forages18-plus.Youmustintendtoparticipateinallthreeclasses (Feb.18and25andMarch4).Registrationisrequiredandopensat4:45p.m.on Feb.11ath ttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-ins acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthe basics,asyouexplorethebeautyof paintingwithwater,atFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m..We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsession asyoucreateyourmasterpiece.Forthis session,we'lllearnaboutpaintingwith watercolors,mask ingwithtape,paintrations,blending,andtheuseofsimple techniques.Call(302)732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Findus onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BoardMeeting— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywillbehavingitsLibraryboardmeetingonFeb.18at5:30p.m.Thismeetingis opentothepublicandisheldonthethird Tuesdayofeachmonth.Call(302)7329351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. Finduso nFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

February19

SnowyStoryTime— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.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,Bethany Beach,DE19930

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextin-person HappyBookersmeetingat2p.m.The groupmeetsonselectmonthstodiscuss achosenfictionbook(genrevaries.)This monthwewillbediscussingTheHateU GivebyAngieThomas.Limitedcopieswill beavailableforcheckoutatthecirculationdeskstartinginDecember.Registrationisrequireda ndavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE.

ArtTherapyforAges13-Plus— Needto unwind?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.for90minutesofworkingoneasy, relaxingartprojectswithsoothingbackgroundmusic.Chooseoneofthreeprojectsthatdon’trequireanyartistictalent. Coloringpagesalsoavailable.Free,all materialsprovided whilesupplieslast.For ages13-Adult.Registrationisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43

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MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.fortheirMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotrequired, butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred. Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.Finduso nFB @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-insacceptedifspaceallow s.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Gettoknow youriPadand/oryouriPhoneinthisvery basicintroductoryclasstaughtbyexpert TomKinsellaatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Besuretobringyourfullychargedandregistereddeviceandyour AppleIDandpassword.Beforeregistering,thinkaboutwhatyou'dliketolearnto doonyourdevice.Pleasebespecific aboutwhatyou'dliketolearnandtellus w hichdeviceyouwanttolearnitonwhen youregister.Thiswillhelpyougetthe mostoutoftheclass.(In-persononly two-hourclass.)Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal

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BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBaby Beesstory-timeforchildren,ages0-24 months,andtheircaregivers,to promote earlyliteracy.Comelistentostoriesand songsandengagewithotherbabies. StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall(302)732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302) 732-9 351orvisitthemat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

February22

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab& GoSTEMKitsforchildrenandtweens courtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringa uniquethemeeachmonth.Kitsarefree andavailableforpick-upatthecirculation deskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 southcoas tal.lib.de.us(302)858-5518

PuzzleSwap— Ifyouconsideryourselfa puzzler,joinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.forapuzzleswap.Bringone,takeone. Puzzlesmustbeintheiroriginalbox,ingood

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MarylouBlades,67

MarylouBlades,67,ofOceanView, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyinher homeonJan.13,2025,surroundedby herlovingfamily.Forthelastseven years,shehadstruggledbravelywith frontotemporaldementia(FTD),a formofdementiathatisrareand highlyaggressive.ShewasbornonFeb. 24,1957,inNewRochelle,N.Y.

BladesattendedWilmingtonUniversity,whereshegraduatedwitha master’sdegreeinmentalhealthcounseling.Aftergraduatingfromcollege, sheworkednumerouspositionsinthe mentalhealthﬁeldinSussexCounty, Del.,includingasacorrectionalcounselorfortheSussexCorrectionalInstitutionformeninGeorgetown,Del., followedby14dedicatedyearsatFellowshipHealthResourcesasthedirectorofresidentialtreatmentservices.

Shewillberememberedforherintellect,compassionforothers,independenceandquickwitted-humor.She lovedentertainingguestsandtraveling theworld,butmostofallshelovedher familywholeheartedly.Inthewinter months,onecouldﬁndheronatropicalbeach,shelling,withagoodglassof wineinhand.Shewillbegreatly missed.

Bladeswasprecededindeathbyher parents,RoccoandLolaSpeziale; brotherJohnSpezialeandsisterPatriciaSeftner.Lefttocherishhermemory isherbrotherSalvatoreSpezialeand hiswife,AnnaSpeziale;sonJohn Spezialeandhissigniﬁcantother,Tia Sexton;daughterLaurenBladesHarringtonandherhusband,JeremyHarrington;thefatherofherchildren, DennisBlades;threebeautifulgrandchildren,Brodie,BrooksandMina; andhernephewsRoccoandMichael Speziale.

AcelebrationofBlades’lifewillbe heldinthespring.Thefamilyshared theirutmostappreciationforCindy English(hercareangel),herhospice nursesfromCompassionateCare, CHEER—MealsonWheelsandthe teamfromMelsonFuneralHome.In lieuofﬂowers,thefamilysuggested donationsbemadetotheAssociation forFrontotemporalDegeneration (AFTD)at https://www.theaftd.org/supportaftds-mission/,ortoCHEER—Meals onWheels,CHEERCenter,P.O.Box 637,OceanView,DE19970.Condolencescanbemadebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Frances‘Fran’Lazerow,78

Frances“Fran”Lazerow,78,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedThursday,Jan.2,2025, athome.ShewasborninBaltimore, Md.,daughterofthelateSolLazerow andRose(Raffel)Lazerow.

Sheattendedcollegeandgraduate school.Afterworkingasanindepend-

entconsultant,shespentmanyyearsas amanagementconsultantatMitre.

Followingretirement,Lazerowand herhusband,David,movedtoBerkeley Springs,W.Va.,whereshecaredforher father,Sol.TheylaterrelocatedtoSelbyville,Del.,whereshewaselected presidentoftheirhomeowners’association—arolesheembracedwithpassionandheldwithdedicationformany years.

Shehadapassionforcookingand baking,whichshedelightedinsharing withfamilyandfriends.Shealsohada deeploveforanimals,includinghertwo beloveddogs,CocoandGabby.

Lazerowissurvivedbyherhusband, DavidA.Wilson.

AvisitationwasplannedonSaturday,Feb.1,2025,atBishop-Hastings FuneralHome,19S.MainSt.inSelbyville,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donations inhermemorymaybemadetoBrandywineValleySPCA,GeorgetownCampus,22918DupontBlvd.,Georgetown, DE 19947.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

Beatrice‘Jean’ (Colaiuta)McGinty,93

Beatrice“Jean”(Colaiuta)McGinty, 93,ofBethanyBeach,Del.,formerlyof Havertown,Pa.,passedawaypeacefully, athome,onSaturday,Jan.25,2025,surroundedbyherchildrenandlovedones. ShewasborninElizabeth,N.J.,onJune 5,1931.

McGintywasraisedinArdmore,Pa., andgraduatedfromLowerMerion HighSchoolin1949.Shewasanexcellent studentandasuperbathlete.Inher highschoolyearbookwasaquote, “Openseasonforsports.”Mostnotably, shewasthecaptainofherhighschool varsitytennisteam.

Afterhighschool,shegraduated

fromtheTaylorSchoolofBusiness.She wasabanktelleratFirstPennsylvania Bank,purchasingadministratoratthe PhiladelphiaChewingGumCorporation,purchasingofficemanageratthe WestPhiladelphiaCommunityMental HealthCenterandsecurityspecialistat GeneralElectricAerospaceDivision.

McGintylovedtennis,andwhenshe retiredin1992,shebecameacertified tennisinstructor.Shealsoenjoyedfishing,boating,quiltingandspendingtime withherfriendsandfamily.Shewasa devotedandlovingwife,mother,grandmotherandgreat-grandmother.She lovedspendingtimewithherfamilyat herhomeinBethanyBeach.

ThelightinMcGinty’slifedimmed somewhatwiththepassingofherhigh schoolsweetheartandbelovedhusband of 70years,Ben,in2021,butnowthey willbereunitedineternity.Shewasalso precededindeathbyherparents,AnthonyandCatherineColaiuta;hersister Betty(Colaiuta)DiPaolo;andher brotherAnthonyColaiuta.Sheissurvivedbyherchildrenandtheirspouses, JoanneBrusich(andJoe),BenMcGinty Jr.(andPatricia),JackMcGinty(and Connie),BrianMcGinty(andMary Fay),CatherineDillon(andLeo),Mike McGinty(andBarb)andJeannieFarrell (and Bill).Sheisalsosurvivedby19 grandchildrenand25great-grandchildren.

Familyandfriendswereinvitedto attendavisitationonTuesday,Feb.4, 2025,atSaintAnnParishChurchin BethanyBeach,followedbyherMassof ChristianBurial.InternmentwastoimmediatelyfollowatGateofHeaven Cemetery,32112VinesCreekRoad, Dagsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybemadeinMcGinty’smemorytoSaintJude’sChildren’s Hospitalatwww.stjude.org,SmileTrain

at www.smiletrain.orgorTheGiftof LifeFamilyHouseatwww.giftoflifefamilyhouse.org.Condolencescanbe madebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WilliamAnders‘Bill’Olsen,90 WilliamAnders“Bill”Olsen,90,of OceanView,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonSunday,Feb.2,2025,surroundedbyhisdaughters,aftera courageousbattlewithlungcancer.He wasborninBerwyn,Ill.,onJan.24, 1935,thesonofthelateLeoandBerniceOlsen.

Af tergraduatingfromtheUniversity ofPittsburghin1959,Olsenservedin theU.S.Armyandthentransitionedto acivilianpositionasanelectricalengineerfortheU.S.Departmentofthe ArmyatFortMonmouth,N.J.,untilhis retirementin1994.InMayof1965,he marriedMaryAnneMcLane,andthey residedinOakhurst,N.J.Healso earnedamaster’sdegreeinelectricalengineeringfromFairleighDickinson Universityin1973.Uponretirement,he andhiswifemovedtoOceanView O lsenwasprecededindeathbyhis wifeof56years,MaryAnne;aswellas hissister,PatriciaQuellhorst;andtwo brothers,RussellandNeal.Hewasalso precededindeathbyhisson-in-law, ScottVanHorn.Heissurvivedbyhis twodaughters,AndreaBurnsandher husband,Frank,andtheirdaughter Emma,ofRockville,Md.;andGayle VanHornandherchildren,Charlieand Kinsey,ofCentreville,Va.Heisalso survivedbynumerousniecesand nephews.

Arrangementsandserviceswereto be private.Donationscanbemadeto WoundedWarriors.Hislifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

LionsmarktheninthyearofserviceatDelawareFoodBank

OnFridaymorning,Jan.31,membersoftheLordBaltimoreLionsarrivedattheDelawareFoodBankat 8:45a.m.topreparetoworkthe three-hourvolunteershiftscheduled tostartat9a.m.TheLionshave heldthisparticularlast-Friday-ofthe-monthslotsinceJanuaryin 2017.

Severalyearsago,theLordBaltimoreLionsaddedasecondvolunteer slotonthesecondMondayofeach monthfrom1to4p.m.ServiceProjectCoordinatorLionJohnMonahan saidtheadditionalshifteachmonth hasaffordedthemtheopportunityto addmorevolunteerstohelpthe FoodBankaddressthegrowing needsofthepeopleofSussex County.

Monahansaidabout26different clubmembershaveworkedashiftor moreoverthepastegithyears,but theclubhassixtoeightregularvolunteerseachvisitwhoworkeither FridayorMondayandafewLions workbothmonthlyshifts.

Althoughlong-termvolunteers haveagedabit,LionPatMonahan said,“Iamtiredattheendofthe shift,butweallfeelgoodbecausewe knowwearehelpingpeople.”

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LordBaltimoreLionspresentadonationinsupportoftheworkattheDelaware FoodBank.Pictured,fromleft,LionTerryElliott,LionSusanElliott,AaronStone,VolunteerPlacementManager,FoodBank,LionJohnMonahan,LionPatMonahanand Lion JoanneWithers.

(https://www.feedingamerica.org/hu nger-in-america),47millionpeople intheUnitedStatesexperiencefood insecurityand1in5ofthemare children.AmajorcauseofLions bothlocallyandworld-wideisto combatfoodinsecurityandhunger.

“LordBaltimoreLionscontinue

tofocusandserveattheDelaware FoodBankandsupportourother foodserviceprojects,atFeedMy Sheep,theFoodPantryandthe FrankfordFoodDistribution.”

Duringthevolunteersession, LionsJoanneWithers,SusanElliott, TerryElliott,PatMonahanandJohn

Monahantookabreaktomarkthe completionofeightyearsofservice andthebeginningofaninthyear, presentingadonationtoVolunteer PlacementManagerAaronStoneto supporttheworkoftheDelaware FoodBank.

TheLions’donationwasaresult ofclubfundraisingefforts.However, thisyearthemoneyraisedthrough localeffortswasenhancedsignificantlythroughaspecialgrantreceivedfromtheDelawareLions Foundation,theynoted.

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubis locatedinOceanViewandserves thecommunitiesofBethanyBeach, Clarksville,Dagsboro,Frankfordand Millville.Theclubmeetstwicea monthwithameetingheldatMac’s Cateringat35265AtlanticAvenue inMillville.

Anyadultmanorwomaninterestedinservingthecommunitywho wouldlikemoreinformationabout theLordBaltimoreLionsClubcan visitwww.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org, orcontactLionSecretaryKathyat tinkerbell0958@yahoo.comorLion MembershipChairLionTerryElliottatElliott.terrylee@yahoo.com.

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February24

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginn ers,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletoget ontotheflooreasily,donotworry,wewill providechairs.Thereareoptionsforall! Registrationopensat12p.m.onFeb.17 andisavailableatsouthcoastal. lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.(Online registrationrecommended!)Walk-insonly acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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February25

EmpoweredCaregiverSeries,Part5— JointheAlzheimer’sAssociation, DelawareValleyChapter,forthelastofa five-parteducationalseriesoncaregiving, withanemphasisondementia-related caregiving,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Thisone-hoursessionwillfocuson howbesttoprepareforfuturecaredecisionsandchanges,includingrespitecare, residentialcare,andend-of-lifecare. Free,registrationisgreatlyappreciated, andavailableat https ://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteams ofdogsandownersprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,B ethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us YinYogaSeries,Part2— Unwindwith SouthCoastalLibrary’syinyogaseries taughtbyRYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,SarahSchaberat4:45p.m.This three-classseries(onehoureachsession) willincluderelaxing,longerheldpostures andstretches,coupledwithbreathand meditation,tohelpcreateasenseofinner peaceandcalm,whiledecreasingstress levelsandpossiblyimprovingflexibility, mobil ityandsleep.Participantsmustbe

abletomoveandrepositionindependently.Free,forages18-plus.Youmustintendtoparticipateinallthreeclasses. Registrationisrequiredandopensat4:45 p.m.onFeb.11at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

ElderLawandEstatePlanningWorkshop— Procino-Wells&WoodlandishostinganElder LawandEstatePlanningWorkshopattheSelbyvillePublicLibraryat5:30p.m.Thisisfree andopentothepublic.Registrationisrequested,andcanbemadeat(302)628-4140.

February26

AffordableScreenings— LifeLine Screeningwillhostahealth-creenings eventattheMillsborofirehall.Residents inthecommunitycanlearnabouttheir riskforcardiovasculardisease,osteoporosis,diabetesandotherchronic,seriousconditions.Freeparkingisavaila ble. Aspecialpackagestartsat$159,but consultantswillworkwithyoubasedon yourindividualneedsandage.Pre-registrationisrequired.Toregister,call(877) 237-1287orvisitlifelinescreening.com. 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

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FairytaleStoryTime— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.forafairytalethemedStoryTimeforinfants–Age5.This isagreatopportunitytoengageyourchild inearlyliteracypracticesandgettoknow otherfamiliesinthearea.Noregistration required,butparent-caregiv ermustaccompanychildren.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 bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Dine&Donate— TheBlueCrabin BethanyBeachishostingaDine&Donate from4to8p.m.tobenefittheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubscholarshipfund,in additiontoothercommunityactivitiesand nonprofitorganizations.

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FRIDAY

Lopez vs Lopez (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.

George (George Lopez) and his daughter Mayan (Mayan Lopez) work through their sometimes-strained relationship as he navigates his sobriety and she navigates his annoying behavior. But together, they learn the importance of family.

S.W.A.T. (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Sgt. Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson’s (Shemar Moore) battle between his loyalties to the police and the street continues during this latest episode. Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch and Annie Ilonzeh also star.

SATURDAY

The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster (5) FOX (69) WTXF 4:30 p.m.

The 12th annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster brings together some of the fastest and most agile canines for the finals in New York City. Last year, Nimble the All-American dog was crowned the champion with a time of 28.76 seconds.

Robin Roberts Presents: I Will Survive — The Gloria Gaynor Story (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango stars as legendary singer Gloria Gaynor in this biopic about the star’s rise from obscurity to the top of the charts with hits such as “I Will Survive,” while dealing with a turbulent marriage and controlling husband.

SUNDAY

Puppy Bowl XXI

(46) ANPL (44) DISC (24) TRUTV 2 p.m.

The cutest game in sports is back for another exciting event, featuring 142 of the most adorable puppies from 80 shelters and rescues across North America. While these puppies compete for the Lombarky Trophy, viewers will learn of their adoption stories.

Super Bowl LIX (5) FOX (69) WTXF 6:30 p.m.

Broadcasting live from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the top two teams in the NFL compete in the final game of 2024-25 season for a chance to lift the prestigious Lombardi Trophy. Kendrick Lamar is set to perform during halftime.

DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, Drive Diners, DriveDiners, Drive (44) DISC Expedition Unknown Expedition "The Secret" Expedition UnknownExpedition UnknownExpedition X Expedition Unknown (45) HIST The UnXplained The UnXplained The UnXplained The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained (46) ANPL Dog Detectives Dog Detectives North-Law "No Trespassing" North-Law "Spring Training" North Woods Law North-Law "Shakedown" (48) DISN StuGo Big City <+++ Encanto ('21) Stephanie Beatriz. (:45) Place (:10) Place (:35) LadybugLadybugLadybug Big CityBig City (50) TVLND Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly (:35) Mike (:10) Raymond (:45) Raymond (:20) Raymond "Wallpaper" (:55) RaymondRaymond SeinfeldSeinfeld (60) AMC (5:00) <++++ Goodfellas ('90) Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro. <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92)Marisa Tomei,Ralph Macchio,Joe Pesci. <++++ Goodfellas ('90)Robert De Niro. (61) BRAV Below Deck Down Under <++ Valentine's Day ('10) Kathy Bates,Jessica Biel,Jessica Alba.(P) <++ Valentine's Day ('10) Kathy Bates,Jessica Alba. (69) WTXF (4:30) Masters (N) (Live) Rise Flag Ftb. (N) Super Bowl Soulful (N) Women's College Basketball Ohio State at USC(N)

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MONDAY

Extracted (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

This grueling new competition series finds 12 untrained survivalists braving the unforgiving Canadian wilderness for a chance at $250,000. However, unbeknownst to them, their fate will be decided by their family watching along from a secluded location.

Poppa’s House (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.

The wild and zany antics of Poppa (Damon Wayans) and Junior (Damon Wayans Jr.) continue during this all-new episode of CBS’s latest sitcom. What will this father-son duo get up to this time? Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson also star.

House Hunters (41) HGTV 10 p.m.

When a young couple looks to move from New York City to Dallas so they can be closer to family, they have a disagreement on what they’re looking for. She wants a brick ranch house, while he wants something similar to their apartment in Brooklyn.

TUESDAY

FBI (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Maggie (Missy Peregrym), OA (Zeeko Zaki) and the bureau’s best agents come together to keep New York — and the United States as a whole — safe from terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence during the latest episode of this police procedural.

Night Court (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.

Following in your parent’s footsteps is never easy, especially when it involves being the judge of Manhattan Criminal Court’s night shift. Despite the hectic workplace, can Abbey Stone (Melissa Rauch) bring order to this crew of oddballs and cynics?

Doc (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

As Season 1 of Fox’s newest medical drama continues, Amy (Molly Parker) tries her best to relearn everything she lost due to a recent brain injury. Fortunately, Amy’s support system, including daughter Katie (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim), is there to help.

WEDNESDAY

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

This latest episode in PBS’s long-running nature docuseries heads to the icy waters of Antarctica to follow a team of scientists and filmmakers as they observe and document how killer whales use their intelligence and teamwork to hunt seals.

Summer House (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

As the housemates return to the Hamptons for another summer, Lindsay arrives with a big secret that will change the house forever; Jesse feels a spark with new housemate Lexi, but the tension between West and Ciara makes him hesitant to pursue a relationship in the house.

Raid the Cage (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Season 2 of this hit game show continues as teams of father-daughter duos face off to win as many grab-and-go prizes from the titular cage. Which father-daughter duo has the stronger bond? Actor Damon Wayans Jr. and TV personality Jeannie Mai host.

THURSDAY

Next Level Chef (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

A new crop of talented chefs enters the iconic three-tiered kitchen during this Season 4 premiere. Their fates are in the hands of judges and mentors Gordan Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, who decide which tier they placed at.

Matlock (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

When her daughter tragically dies from an opioid overdose, retired lawyer Madeline Kingston (Kathy Bates) takes up the alias of Matty Matlock to gain employment at Jacobson Moore, the law firm she believes had a role in her daughter’s death.

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

The third and final episode of this docuseries picks events up in 2020 with Keith struggling to support Sherri while trying to rebuild their family. However, an unexpected call from the police leads to more shocking revelations for the family.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyplayedintense,in-your-face defense.

Theyalsoranthefloorswiftlytocreatenumerouslayupopportunitiesanda balancedscoringattack.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ basketballteamtookcontrolinthesecondquarteroftheirHenlopenConferencegamewithvisitingLaurelon Tuesday,Feb.4.

Theywentontowintheireighth straightgame,45-30againsttheBulldogs.

IRHSimprovedto12-3overalland 9-2inconferenceplay,whileLaurelfell to 8-8overalland5-7inconference competition.

IndianRiverled14-10afterone quarter,27-17atthehalfand36-20 afterthreestanzas.

JuniorforwardJaylaHudsonledthe Green&Goldwithagame-high13 points,whileseniorguardMyaWhittingtonadded11andjuniorguardAbigailBertlingcontributed10markers.

SophomoreguardTyraKaneled Laurelwithninepoints.

Special1,000-careerpointhalftimeceremony

Aspecialhalftimeceremonyunited W hittingtonwithfourofthefivepreviousIRHSgirls’basketballstudent-athleteswhohavesurpassedthe 1,000-career-pointsplateau.Thegroup includedSabrinaLeonard(1976-1979), DestinyBlake(2008-2012),Leonard’s daughtersKeioshaShelton(2009-2013) andKeeonyaShelton(2009-2013)and Whittington(2021-2025).(IRalum TiffanyJohnson(1994-1998)wasunabletoattend.)

IRHSgirls’basketballheadcoach RonDukesdisplayedacommemorative plaquethatcontainseach1,000-careerpointscorer’sname.Theplaqueisbeing displayedintheschool’strophycase. WhittingtonbecamethesixthIRHS girls’basketballplayertosurpassthe 1,000-career-pointmarkonTuesday, Jan.21,ina47-29victoryatArcadia HighSchoolinVirginia.TheAlvernia Universitycommitfinishedthevictory overLaurelwith1,061careerpoints.

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CoastalPointphotos•GracieHoban Above,MyaWhittingtonwashonored afterscoring1,000careerpointsduring halftime.Right,AbigailBertlingshootsa freethrowduringIR’sgameagainst LaurelonTuesday,Feb.4.

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TheIndiansstunnedthehostBluejaysonSaturday,Feb.1,snappingtheir eight-game winningstreakwhilecapturingtheirownseventhstraighttriumphbydefeatingSeafordforthefirst timesinceFeb.16,2012.

TheGreen&Goldputonanoffensiveshow,reachingthe50-plus-point plateauforonlythesecondtimethis season.Defensively,theywithstooda fourth-quarterSeaford(12-3)rally.

IRHStrailed10-9afteronequarter beforetakingcontrolandjumpingin front,29-11athalftimeand45-37after threestanzas.

W hittingtonledtheIndianswith18 pointswhileseniorforwardSophie Scurciadded17pointsandpulled16 rebounds.Hudsonhadanotheroutstandinggameinthelowpost,scoring 12points.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Intheswimmingpoolandintheclassroom,IndianRiverHighSchoolsenior SaraLabariasalwaysstrivestobethebest versionofherself.

“Toputitsimply,Idon’tbelievein‘best swimmers,’”saidLabarias,oneoftheteam’s fourcaptains.“Idostrivetobedisciplined andmotivated.Bygoingtopracticeatthe poolorondry-landsintheschoolcafeteria, Ihavebeenabletogrowathletically.Being aleaderontheswimteamhasallowedme

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tosharemyknowledgewithnewcomers and,hopefully,motivatethem,aspastand currentteammateshavedoneforme.”

Labariasspecializesinthebutterfly strokeandhasqualifiedforthe100-yard eventatSaturday’sHenlopenConference Championshipswimmingtournamentat theSussexAcademypoolinGeorgetown.

The5-foot-2residentofFrankfordis alsoproudtohaverecordedherbest100yardbutterflytimeasasophomore,andto emergevictoriousinthe100-yardbackstrokeatameetduringhersenioryear.She alsohasearnedAllAcademicHenlopen Conferencehonorsforherexcellenceinthe classroom.

Beingaleaderhasbeen fulfillingandchallenging

BorninMadrid,Spain,Labariasacknowledgedthatbeingaleaderforthe IRHSgirls’swimteamhasbeenfulfilling andchallenging.

“Duringswimseason,Iamchallenged mentallyandphysicallyeverydayatpracticeandateveryswimmeettodomybest andmakemyself,mycoachesandmy teammatesproud,”saidLabarias,whose teamcarriesa6-3won-lostrecordintothe conferencetourney.“Ourswimteamhas alsobeenfulfillinginthatweareafamily, welift eachotherupandwecheereach otheron.There’ssomethingspecialabout seeingallofuscometogetheratameetor atpracticethatmakesmehappytobeon theteam.”

Labariassaidsheisalsoproudofher twinbrother,seniorRaulLabarias,whorecentlycompletedhisIRHSsoccercareeras oneoftheteam’scaptains.

servesasalifeguardatoneofseveralswimmingpoolsatSeaColonynearBethany Beachwhensheisn’tstudyingorpracticing. Sheensuresthateveryswimmerissafeand abidingbytherules.

“Sarahasbeenagreatassetforour aquaticsstaff,”saidCindyFajardo,Sea ColonyBeachPatrollieutenantandaquaticssupervisor.“Shehasanexceptionalwork ethic,combinedwithtremendousfocusand positivity.Shealsohasaninternaldriveto seekoutchallengesandcontinuelearning.”

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Labariassaidsheisextremelythankful fortheinputshereceivesfromIRHSswim coachesColinCrandell,DonnaSmithand DanaSchaefer.

“Theirwisdom,enthusiasmandloveof thesportandtheteamwillfollowmeinto myfuture,”shesaid.

“Sarahasanaturalbutterflystroke,and we’vebeenfortunatetobeabletorelyon herforthatevent,”saidSmith.“Mostof ourathletesshyawayfromthe100-yard butterfly.It’sbeenapleasuretohaveSara ontheteam.”

Labariasattributedhersuccessinathleticsandintheclassroomtoherparents.

“Theyhavealwaysbeensosupportiveof mydecisions,”shesaid.“Myparents,Sonia VeguillasandJoseLabarias,arehappyto seemeperformoutsideofmyacademicelement,andIamverygratefulforthem.

“They’vehelpedmelearnself-discipline andself-motivation,andthey’vetaughtme tonevergiveuponanything,”added Labarias.“Thathasbeenimportanttomy academicsuccessandmydriveduring swimseason.Mydadisalwaystherefor me,attendingeveryswimmeet,andstaying uplatetohelpmeworkonacademics wheneverIneedsupport.Mymomisalwayscheeringmeonandgivingmegreat advice,evenwhenIdidn’tknowIneeded it.”

“Havingatwinsiblingisdefinitely somethingspecial,andIamhappytohave himbymyside,”saidLabarias.“Going throughhighschooltogetherhasbeen beneficialinmanyways,bothinandoutof theclassroom.Beingamanagerforthe boys’soccerteamatIRhasallowedmeto watchhimexcelinthesportheadores,just ashehasdonewithmine.”

Justlikehertwinbrother,SaraLabarias

Labariasisstillmullingherchoiceofa college,wheresheplanstomajorincybersecurityandcomputerscience.

IRHSsoftballstandoutScurcicommitstoUniversityofRhodeIsland

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophieScurciistheunquestioned leaderoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolgirls’softballteam.

Theslick-fieldingshortstopturns thetoughestchallengesdefensively intosureouts.Inthebatter’sbox, Scurciistheteamleaderinnearly everyoffensivecategory.

Asajuniorlastspring,sheposteda .455battingaverageanda.524on basepercentage,stroked25hitsincludingtwohomeruns,drovein13 runsandswiped10bases.

Asaresult,Scurciistakingher gametothenextlevel.Sherecently committedtostudyandplaywomen’s softballfortheUniversityofRhode Island,apublicland-grantschoollocatedinKingston,R.I.TheRamsare anNCAADivisionImemberthat competesintheAtlantic10Conference.

“Iamincrediblyproudandthrilled forSophie’sacademicandathletic commitmenttotheUniversityof RhodeIsland,”saidIndianRivergirls’ softballheadcoachSaraPowell.“Her dedication,hardwork,andpassion bothonandoffthefieldhavebeen evidentthroughouthertimewithour program.

“Oneofmyfavoritememoriesis whenSophiehitagrand-slamhome runagainstSussexCentraltoleadus toaHenlopenConferencechampionshipwin.Sophieneverquitsandis alwaysworkingtoperfecthercraft.I havenodoubtthatshewillcontinue toachievegreatthingsatthenext level.Ican’twaittoseeallthatsheaccomplishes.”

HereisthestoryofhowScurci’s hardworkandsuccessaretakingher tothenextlevel.

CoastalPoint•MikeStern SophieScurcisignshercommitmentto studyandplaywomen’ssoftballatthe UniversityofRhodeIsland.

SophieScurci

Hometown: Selbyville

Collegecommittingto: TheUniversityofRhodeIsland,apublic land-grantschoollocatedin Kingston,R.I.TheRamsarean NCAADivisionImemberwho competeintheAtlantic10Conference.

Whatsportareyoucommitting toplay? Women’ssoftball

Playerspecifics: Scurcibatsand throwsrighthanded.Shehasalso playedonthegirls’soccerandbasketballteams.

Namesofsiblingswhohaveor nowattend/playsportsatIndian RiverHigh: Sophie’ssister,Isabella “Bella”Scurci(IndianRiverClassof 2023),alsoplayedgirls’soccerat IRHS,andiscurrentlyawomen’s soccerstudent-athleteatHolyFamilyUniversityinPhiladelphia.

Describeyourrelationshipwith yoursister: “Bellaismybiggestsupporter.She’salwaystheretolistento meandgivemeadvicewheneverI needit.She’smybuilt-inbest friend.”

Identifyyourbestachievements asahigh-schoolstudent-athlete: EarningAllStatehonorsforgirls’ soccerasafreshman,AllConference forsoftball,votedbestdefenseand

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The talented two-sport standout erupted for 17 points to help the Indian River High girls’ basketball team win its seventh straight game, 58-55 in a Henlopen Conference showdown against host Seaford on Saturday, February 1. The triumph, IR’s first over the Bluejays since February 16, 2012, also snapped state ranked Seaford’s eight game winning streak. Sophie, who has committed to study and play women’s softball at NCAA Division I University of Rhode Island, enabled the Green & Gold to put on an offensive show and reach the 50+ point plateau in a game for only the second time this season.

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IRUnifiedbasketballbeatsPolytechforfourthstraighttriumph

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool UnifiedbasketballteamusedabalancedscoringattackonThursday, Jan.30,tooutscorehostPolytech, 40-27,fortheirfourthstraighttriumphtostartthe2025season.

TheIndiansledthePanthers12-2 afteronequarter,22-10athalftime and28-21afterthreequarters.

JuniorforwardBraydenBennetch ledtheattackwith10points,and seniorforwardsElmerHernandez CaballeroandJohnProctoreach addedsixmarkers.

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offensiveplayerforsoftball.

Nameofparent: AllisonScurci andDennisScurci

Nameofthecoachwhorecruited me: HeadcoachMikeCoutts

Describeyourcontactandrelationshipwithyourcollegecoach: “I hititoffwithCoachCouttsimmediately.He’saveryeasypersontospeak with.OneofthethingsIlikemost

Branden’sbrotherKyleBennetch —alsoajuniorforward—aswellas juniorcenterZakiDrummondand seniorforwardDonaldLingo,each contributedfourpoints.

SophomoreforwardKatelynTaylor,seniorforwardTreyHillandjuniorforwardBaylieWilliamsoneach talliedtwomarkers.

SophomoreguardJalenSullivan scoredagame-high13pointstolead Polytech.

“JohnProctorgottheparty startedbyscoringthefirstsixpoints fromthepaint,”saidheadcoachJamaalBivens.“John’sunwaveringdeterminationledtheIndiansto

abouthimisheemphasizesthat beingagreatpersonoutsideofsoftballiswhat’smostimportant.”

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Describetheemotionsyouare feelingaboutyourcommitment: “I amsuperexcitedtofulfillmydream ofplayingNCAADivisionI women’ssoftball.Ican’twaittosee whatthenextfouryearswillbelike.”

Whataboutthisschoolappeals toyou? “URIisaDivisionIschool withapersonablewomen’ssoftball

supporthimintheirscoringefforts. ElmerHernandezCaballeroand DonaldLingoaccountedforournext 10points.KyleBennetchandBraydenBennetchexhibitedtrueteamwork,sharingtheballfrequently.

“HeyslerChilelEscalante,being newtothegame,exhibitedalotof excitementforthecrowd.Itwas trulysomethingtoseeashedribbled aroundhisback,slidonthefloorand passedtheball—allinafluidmotion.Youneverwouldhaveguessed. Heyslerhadn’tplayedbasketballbefore,”Bivensnoted.“ZakiDrummondroundedtheoffenseoffby grabbingreboundsandputtingthem

coach,hasalargestudentbodyanda prettycampus,andisnearabeach.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,Athletic DirectorToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc.: “Ihadarough junioryearbecauseIstruggledwith someinjuries.Toddhelpedmealot byprovidingheatandicewheneverI neededeither,andhewasverysupportive.TheIndianRivercoaches havealsobeenextremelysupportive duringmyrecruitingprocess.My travelsoftballcoach,MikeMertz,

backup.KatelynTaylorwowedthe crowdwithhermid-rangefloater. “Weappreciatealltheparental andcommunitysupport—wesee youshowingupandshowingout,” addedBivens.

UnifiedbasketballisaDelaware InterscholasticAthleticAssociationsanctionedsportthatprovideshighschoolstudentswithandwithout disabilitiestheopportunitytotrain andcompeteinsports,experienceinclusion,socializewiththeirpeersand participateasatruestudent-athlete.

hadthemostimpactduringmyrecruitingprocess.”

Describethesupportyou’vegottenfromyourmotherandfamily: “Myparentshavebeenverysupportivethroughoutmysoftballcareer. Mydadhasalwayshelpedmewith hisextratimehe’sputinbothonand offthefield.Iwouldnothave achievedmydreamwithouthim.”

Whatisyourcareergoal: “Tobe theheadcoachofanNCAADivisionIwomen’ssoftballteam.”

Ifyouwanttolivethere,we’vebuiltthere.

EvergreeneisyourSemi-CustomBuilderattheDelaware Beacheswithover15yearsofexperienceindeliveringhighest

Nowisthetimetobuildthatdreambeachhome.Calltoday andreceiveafreecomprehensivecostestimate!

IRboys’basketballlosesatLaurel

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ basketballteamdroppeda57-20verdict toHenlopenConferencerivalLaurelon Tuesday,Feb.4.

SophomoreguardDominic MarinelliledtheIndianswithseven points,andjuniorguardAshtonBrowne pulledfivereboundsfortheGreen& Gold.

Seaford71,IndianRiver15

TheIndiansalsodroppedtheirHenlopenConferencematchatSeafordon Saturday,Feb.1.

FreshmanforwardMaxBehornarled IndianRiverwithsevenpoints.

FreshmanforwardSamorionRobinsonledtheBluejays(11-2)with12 points,andjuniorguardVincentEvans added11markers.

ArchmereAcademy54, IndianRiver30

TheIndians’dynamiclowpostduo ofjuniorpowerforwardLyndenProsser andfreshmancenterMaxWilliamson gavetheirteamapuncher’schanceon Thursday,Jan.30.

Williamsonbattledontheglassand ledtheGreen&Goldwith11points, whileProsserbattledinthelowpostto 10markers.

Prosserexplodedforsevenpointsin

the fourthquarterinanattempttorally thehometeam,butArchmereAcademy usedbalancedscoringtocapturethe non-conferenceverdict.

TheAuksled12-6afteronequarter, 35-11atintermissionand47-18after threequarters.

SeniorguardCharlieMalloyledthe Aukswith16points,whilejuniorbackcourtmanJohnOrsiniadded15markersasthevisitorsimprovedto9-2on theseason.

SmithnamedtoMiddleAtlanticConferenceAcademicHonorRoll

PennSmithofMillsborowasoneof morethan150LebanonValleyCollege student-athletestobenamedtothe MiddleAtlanticConference’s(MAC) FallAcademicHonorRoll.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,isamemberofthe LebanonValleyCollegemen’scross-

countryteam,andispursuingabachelor’sdegreeincomputerscienceand mathematicsandphysics.

Arecordtotalof158LebanonValley student-athletesmadethelist,with32 earningaperfect4.0grade-pointaverage(GPA)duringthefallsemester.The D utchmenhadthehighestnumberof

honoreesintheconferenceandthesecond-most4.0GPAs.

Theacademichonorrollcomprises student-athleteswhocompeteinavarsity-levelsportandregisteraterm/semesterGPAof3.20(ona4.00scale)or higher.TheMAChonoredstudent-athletesacrossalloftheconference’sinsti-

tutionswhocompetedinmen’sand women’scross-country,fieldhockey, football,men’sandwomen’ssoccer,and women’svolleyball.

FormoreFlyingDutchmenathletics news,visitwww.godutchmen.com.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’andgirls’swimteamboth closedouttheir2024-2025regular seasonswithwinningrecords,at7-3 and6-3,respectively.Thefeatis madeevenmoreimpressiveasthey continuetohavethiskindofsuccess withouttheirownpool.Head coachesColinCrandellandDonna Smithhaveworkedmagicinpreparingtheirswimmerswithlimitedtime inthepoolforpractice.Butwhatever itis,theyaredoingitjustkeeps working.

“CoachColin,[Assistant]Coach Dana[Schaefer]andIonlywantto seeourswimmersachievethebest thattheycando,onepracticeata

time,onemeetatatime,”saidSmith afterlastFridaynight’stri-meet sweepofLakeForestandPolytech.

“Everyswimmerhasadifferentreasonforwhytheyareswimming,but theyalllookforwardtoachieving theirpersonalbesttimes.”

TheIRgirlstookdownPolytech onJan.30byascoreof66-28and cruisedbyLaketothetuneof83-7. Asawhole,thegirlsswam21or morepersonal-besttimesforthis season.Thatismadeevenmoreimpressivewhenconsideringtherewere severalgirlswhohadmissedseveral practicesduetoillnesses,aswellas thelengthytimeoffovertheholiday breakandtheweeklongsnowthat forcedpoolclosures.

“Ourswimmersfinallyhada strong,successfulweekofbeneficial

workoutsleadingtotheirfaster times,”SmithaddedoflastFriday’s results.

The200-medleyrelayteamof NatalieMoran,JewelianGriffith, LucilleFeathersandGraceClark qualifiedfortheDIAAStateSwimmingChampionshipswiththeirwinningtimeof2:15.69.

The200individualmedleywas wonbyMaddieMoore,inaclose raceagainstPolytech’sLeahArndt, byroughlyatenthofasecond,at 2:46.28.

LeilaHernandezwasthewinner inthe50-freeevent,withatimeof 28.09demonstratingwhatSmith calleda“f astfinishthatshehadbeen workingoninpracticeallweek.”

Itwasanotherdouble-winnight intwoindividualeventsforMacyn

Hockmanassheclockedawinning 1:04.60inthe100butterfly,aswell asa1:04.26inthe100backstroke. MorancameinsecondtoHockman inthebackstrokeevent,withapersonal-besttimeof1:16.62.

Smithpointedoutthat,becauseof hercollectiveeffortsinallherevents, Moranwastheteam’s“Swimmerof theMeet.”

ThetwoIR500-freestyleentries wereKassidyBehornarandHarper Stanley,withbothswimmingpersonalbestsfortheseason.Behornar tookfirstplacewithatimeof 6:49.06,whileStanleytouchedthe wallat8:17.80,whichwas17secondsoffherformerbesttime.

BothoftheIR400-freerelay teamshadsuccess,withafirstand thirdplaceoverallintheevent.Hernandez,Feathers,MooreandHickmanwerethewinningquartetwitha timeof4:15.69.Thethird-place teamincludedMoran,SaraLabarias, BehornarandClark.

“Ilovetheeffortthesetwoput forthinthedistanceeventthatmany swimmersshyawayfromswimming,” notedSmithofBehornarandStanley.

Ofherfree-relayteams,Smith said,“Welookatalltheirindividual splits,andwe’reseeingdropsintime attheendofthemeetwhenthe swimmersaretired.Thisisgreat feedbackforkids.”

The200-freerelayteamswent1-2 togetbigpointsfortheIndians. Hockman,Moore,JoyJaegerand Hernandezcameawaywiththefirstplacefinish,whilethesecond-place groupwasmadeupofEllieWalls, TrueJaeger,BehornarandLabarias. Griffithclosedthingsdownby winningthe100-breaststrokewitha personal-besttimeof1:24.62,while JoyJaegerwassecondwithatimeof 1:32.62.

Fortheboys,JohnLovolette,AtsushiKajita,CadeDonnellyandAndresLucentifinishedinsecondplace inthe200-medleyrelay.Caiden ClarkandDavidMillerwere1-2in the20-freestyle,whileLoveletteand Kajitaduplicatedthat1-2finishin the200-individualmedleyevent. LoganDawsonwonthe50-free, withteammateDonnellytouching thewallinthirdplace.GavinHarrell andLucentitookthetoptwospots inthe500-freedistanceevent.

ThefoursomeofClark,Dawson, HarrellandLovelettewerewinners inthefinalrelayeventofthemeet clockinga3:48.12inthe400free relay.

BoththeIRboysandgirlswillbe participatingintheHenlopenAthleticConferenceSwimmingChampionshipsthisSaturdaymorningat

RehobothBeachBlackAmericanFilmFestivalreturningFeb.21-23

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety,inpartnershipwiththeSouthern DelawareAllianceforRacialJustice (SDARJ),willpresentthefifthannualRehobothBeachBlackAmericanFilmFestival.Award-winning featurefilmsanddocumentariesthat celebratethetrailblazingworkof Blackartistsinfilmtodaywillbe presentedoverthreedays,Friday, Feb.21,throughSunday,Feb.22.

“Thesefilmscapturelittleknown storiesofAfricanAmericans’contributionstotheircountryandindoing sohaveshapedtoday’sAmericanculture,”organizerssaid.

ThefilmsincludeSDARJBook& FilmGroupfeatures,alongwith filmsfromthecurrentfestivalslate.

AnOpeningReceptionwillbeheld onFridayat6p.m.andaSaturday receptionwillbeheldat6p.m. Festivalfilmsinclude:

SportsReport

theSussexAcademyAquaticCenter inGeorgetown.

Wrestling

Indianssnapskid,maulMcKean

Afterthreestraightdisappointing setbacksthatputtheirDIAAState TeamDualsaspirationsinjeopardy, theIndianRiverHighSchool wrestlingteamsnappedouttheirrecentstruggleswithanimpressive5824non-conferenceroadwinat McKean.

Afterstartingthematchwitha lossat113pounds,theIndiansrolled offsevenstraightwins—fivepins,a technicalfallandaforfeit—that wouldprovetobemorethanenough pointstoclinchthevictoryforthe match.

IR’sAmaniMarsigliagotthings startedwithapinat120,thenHobe Givens(126),BlakeWhittington (132)andNathanMcCarra(138)all continuedthepinparadetopushthe Indians’leadto24-6.

KyreeKnightputonaclinicinhis matchat144,rollingtoa17-1technicalfall.LuisHickskeptthings movingwithapinat150,andShane Forjanwrappedupthescoringspree withaforfeitat157.

TheIndianswouldwinthreeof thelastfivematchesafterapairof losses,withJayvionChandler(175), ClaytonCifuentes(190)andSalvadorDelgado(106)allgettingmatslapstoicethevictory.

Withtheiroverallrecordsittingat 10-7ontheseason,theIndianshad onefinaldualmatchleftinthe 2024-2025campaign,hostingHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouth

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

•“StampedfromtheBeginning,” Friday,Feb.21,7p.m.,withapostfilmdiscussion;

•“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, 3:30p.m.

SpecialVIPpassesareavailable for$100forgeneralaudiencesor$90 forRBFSmembers.

TheVIPpassincludescompticketstoallfestivalfilms,adonationof $50madeonthepassholder’sbehalf totheSouthernDelawareAlliance forRacialJustice,priorityseatingfor allscreenings,acomplimentary

DivisionfoeSeaford(8-7)on Wednesday,Feb.6,(afterCoastal Pointpresstime)atTheReservation. ThematchwassettoserveasSenior RecognitionNightforfivemembers oftheteam—Chandler,Cifuentes, Givens,KnightandMarsiglia. WithawinovertheBlueJays,the Indianswouldlikelypunchtheir tickettothepostseasonDIAAState

mediumpopcornandbottledwater ateachscreening,recognitiontothe festivalopeningreceptionandclosingevent,andconciergeserviceto assistinbookingfilmviewing.

Individualticketadmissioncosts $9formembers,$11.50forgeneral audiencesor$5forstudents(student ticketsareavailableonlyatthetheaterboxoffice).Purchaseadvance ticketsonlineatrehobothfilm.comor attheCinemaArtTheaterboxoffice inLewes,WednesdaythroughSundayfromnoonto5p.m.

Learnmoreaboutthefilmsociety’syear-roundprograms,CATThis Week,theaward-winningRehoboth BeachIndependentFilmFestival (Nov.3-9),specialeventsandtheater rentalsbyvisiting RehobothFilm.com.

TeamDualstournament,whichwill bedeterminedataCommittee MeetingonSunday,Feb.9.The postseasonbracketactiongetsunder wayonWednesday,Feb.12.The DIAAIndividualStateWrestling ChampionshipswilltakeplacebeginningonFriday,Feb.28,atCape HenlopenHighSchoolinLewes.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)thisweekannounced thethreefinalistsselectedforthe ElizabethLokerInternationalConcertoCompetition(ELICC).The youngmusicians,chosenfromaround theworld,willperformwiththeMSO onSunday,March23,at3p.m.at ToddHallforthePerformingArtsat ChesapeakeCollegeinWyeMills, Md.

TheELICCisquicklybecoming oneofthemostdistinguishedcompetitionsworldwideforyoungclassical musiciansages12to25,representativessaid,addingthatthecompetition “drewremarkabletalentfromacross theU.S.andinternationally,withapplicantshailingfrom27statesand countriesincludingAustralia,Canada, China,Croatia,Germany,theNetherlands,Portugal,andRussia.”

Thefinalistswilleachperforma concertooftheirchoicewiththe MSO, conductedbyMusicDirector MichaelRepper,infrontofapanelof judges.

“WhatsetstheELICCapartisthe uniqueopportunityforfinaliststo performwithafullorchestra,asopposedtothetypicalpianoaccompanimentprovidedinmostcompetitions,” representativesnoted.“Thisoffersan unparalleledexperienceforthese youngmusicians,manyofwhomwill beperformingassoloistswithafull orchestraforthefirsttime.”

Thethreefinalistsvyingfortop honorsare:

•ChristopherChung,bassoon, NewYorkCity,performing“Ciranda dasSeteNotas”byHeitorVillaLobos;

•JonahKwek,piano,Singapore,

performing“PianoConcertoNo.1in B-flatminor,Op.23”byPyotrIlyich Tchaikovsky;and •Britton-RenéAlyssaCollins, marimba,NewYorkCity,performing “ConcertoforMarimba”bySergei Golovko.

“Eachoftheseartistsbringstheir ownuniquestyleandpassiontothe stage,havingbuiltimpressiveresumes andgarneredaccoladesacrossinternationalmusiccircuits,”MSOrepresentativessaid.

Chung,astudentattheJuilliard School,hasperformedwithorchestras includingtheLosAngelesChamber OrchestraandMinnesotaOrchestra. HeisknownforhisworkwithSonarsix,awoodwindquintet,andhiscontributionstotheZiering-Conlon InitiativeforRecoveredVoices.

Kwek,agraduateoftheYongSiew TohConservatoryofMusicinSingaporeandcurrentlypursuingamaster’s degreeinmusicatthePeabodyInstitute,hasbeenrecognizedforhisversatility,andhasperformedasasoloist andcollaborativepianistworldwide. HisrecentachievementsincludewinningtheMTNAStecherand HorowitzTwoPianoCompetition withhisduopartner.

Collins,apercussionvirtuosoand recipientofnumerousawards,includingthePr incetonUniversityHodder

Fellowship,hasperformedgloballyin venuessuchasCarnegieHallandthe KennedyCenter.Hermusicalmission alsoencompassessocialchange,using percussionasatooltocelebrateBlack identity.

Reppersaidheiseagertoconduct thefinalists,bringinghisyouthfuldynamismtotheconcert.

“Iamdeeplyexcitedtoworkwith theseextraordinaryyoungmusicians,” Reppersaid.“Theenergyandtalent theybringtothestagewillbeapowerfulreminderofthenextgeneration ofclassicalperformers.”

Inadditiontotheperformances, theMSOiscontinuingitseducational missionbyofferingcomplimentary ticketstohundredsoflocalmusicstudents,aimingtoinspirethenextgenerationofmusicianswiththis high-levelcompetition.

“TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestrainvitesmusicenthusiaststo witnessthefutureofclassicalmusicat thisthrillingcompetitionconcert, whererisingstarswillshowcasetheir talentandpassion,leavingaudiences inspiredbythenextgenerationof world-classmusicians.”

AcompletescheduleoftheMSO’s 2024-2025season’smasterworksand ensemblesprograms,venues,times andotherinformationisavailableat www.midatlanticsymphony.org.

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

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE

The Mayor & Council of the Town of Selbyville approved the following ordinance during the regular council meeting held on Monday, February 3, 2025:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, CHAPTER 200, ZONING (“ZONING CODE”), TO ADD REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR A NEW MU MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY ELSEWHERE IN THE ZONING CODE.

CP 20250207 1T

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.

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

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

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250207 3T Executor:

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

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 MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2025, AT 7:00PM, AT THE MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, DELAWARE, CONCERNING THE TOWN COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, OWNED BY WILLIE G. THOMAS, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 133-17.00-6.00, CONTAINING 2.303 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND PROPOSING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) DISTRICT.

CP 20250207 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Please take notice that the Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING AT:

DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025

TIME:1:00 P.M.

PLACE: TOWN MEETING ROOM 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY BETHANY BEACH, DE

TO: CONSIDER AND RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON A RESOLUTION TO GIVE NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL PROPOSES TO BORROW A SUM OF MONEY TO CONSTRUCT A NEW WATER CLARIFIER

WHEREAS, under Section 12.2 of the Town Charter, the Town Council has authority to borrow money for any proper municipal purpose through issuance of bonds or certificates of indebtedness to secure the repayment thereof, on the full faith and credit of the Town, or such other security or securities as the Town Council shall elect of the repayment of principle thereof and interest due thereon;

WHEREAS, the Town Council proposes to borrow an amount not to exceed $3,980,000.00 at an interest rate not to exceed 3% with the Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the purpose of constructing of a new water clarifier within the Town of Bethany Beach.

WHEREAS, Section 12.2.4 (A) requires that the Town Council shall schedule a hearing on the proposed resolution authorizing said loan for the construction of the new water clarifier of the Town. A hearing on this proposed resolution shall take place at 1:00 p.m. on February 17, 2025, in the Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, A MAJORITY OF COUNCIL CONCURRING IN COUNCIL DULY MET, that the Town shall give notice to residents and property owners of the Town that the Town Council proposes to borrow an amount not to exceed $3,980,000.00 at an interest rate not to exceed 3% with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the purpose of constructing a new water clarifier with voter approval; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council’s vote of January 17, 2025 to authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with the Town Solicitor to develop and finalize the wording in providing notice of a hearing on this Resolution and proceed with a voter referendum in the near future.

THIS SHALL CERTIFY that this is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by at least a majority vote of the Town Council of the Town of Bethany Beach at its regularly-scheduled and duly-noticed regular meeting held on January 17, 2025.

All interested persons are invited to attend and comment.

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

IN

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY

C.A. No. S24J-12-013 RHR TRUE ACCESS CAPITAL CORPORATION, INC a Delaware Corporation, Plaintiff

BREEZY RETAILING, LLC D/B/A CASHMERE GARDENS, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and JUSTIN EDWARD BROWN, Defendants v.

AMEND NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT

TO:Breezy Retailing, LLC d/b/a Cashmere Gardens and Justin Edward Brown, located at 18 Thornberry Road Millville, DE 19967.

1. Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter intends to obtain court judgement against you in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware based upon the enclosed documents and exhibits for the following amounts:

a. Principal: $111,871.42

b. Interest at a rate of 7.5% as of January 16, 2025: $4,815.55 and accruing at $22.22 per day.

c. Post-judgment interest at the legal rate.

d. Late fees as of January 16, 2025: $357.78 and accruing at $119.26 per month

e. Attorney Fees: TBD

2. Plaintiff alleges that you have waived your rights to notice and hearing prior to the entry of judgment against you.

3. The entry of this judgment will result in a lien against all of your real estate and the means, by default of payment, whereby the Sheriff can levy against your personal property and real estate and ultimately sell at public auction your personal property and estate for credit against the debt.

4. In default of payment in appropriate cases, the Sheriff may seize some portion of wages against your debt.

5. You may appear in the Superior Court of Delaware, 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947, on the 7th day of March, 2025, at 1:00pm at which time you may object to the entry of judgment and a hearing will then be scheduled by the Court. At the hearing, Plaintiff will be required to prove that you have effectively waived your right to notice and a hearing prior to the entry of this judgment.

6. You are not required to appear, but if you fail to do so, judgment will be entered by default.

7. If you have any questions about these matters, you should immediately consult a Delaware Lawyer.

January 27, 2025Sincerely, Myrtle A. Thomas, Prothonotary Per: Marco I. Suarez, Deputy

LocalstudentwinsOptimistClubessaycontest

ParkerO’Shields,asophomoreat IndianRiverHighSchool,recently wontheOptimistClubofSussex County’sessaycontestbasedona themeof“HowOptimismhasPaved myRoadtoSuccess.”

O’Shieldswasawardedfirstplace. HarrisonDabbsfromSussexAcademywonsecondplace.Bothwinners receivedacertificateandamonetary prize.

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TheOptimistClubofSussex Countyhasbeenparticipatinginthe OptimistEssayContestforfiveyears andhasbeenactiveinthecommunitysince2017.Otherprogramsand serviceprojectsthattheClubisinvolvedinincludetheOptimistOratoricalScholarshipContest,Youth AppreciationDayandOptimistJuniorGolfSponsorshipProgram.

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SERVICE

Town of Ocean View

Accountant - Full Time

Performs accounting work of a skilled nature for the Town of Ocean View under minimal supervision. Including, but not limited to, day to day accounting functions: including daily deposits, purchase orders and payment/check processing for the Town’s General, Trust, Grant, and Water Funds. Other major duties include processing Gross Rental Receipt Tax returns, assisting with Fixed Assets, and maintaining and billing the Town’s real estate property taxes. The successful applicant must have knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices and procedures and proﬁcient in Microsoft Ofﬁce (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, and the successful applicant must submit to a background check and drug testing prior to starting employment. Knowledge of Edmunds Govtech Software Solutions a plus. The salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience. Position Description available at www.oceanviewde.gov/jobs .

to:

or 201 Central Avenue – 2nd Floor

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

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

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

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

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH

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

TWO 17 3/8 X 8 MERCEDES

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

302-945-0507

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

302-855-1156

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

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

www.CompassionPlace.org

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938 DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

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

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

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

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

BETHANY BEACH AREA

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

DENTAL INSURANCE

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

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

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

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

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

LAWN & GARDEN

ROOM FOR RENT

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

Carpet Cleaner in Excellent Condition. $30

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

SPORTS & EXERCISE

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

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

1. A chameleon is a color-changing reptile whose _____ is as long as his body

4. It's the sound of a pet cat's cry

7. With its tiny body, long neck and giant wings, the ___ is the largest (and funniest-looking) bird in Australia

8. Monkey see, monkey do: To "ape" is to watch someone else and then ______ what they just did

10. Seeing red!: A regal horned lizard is a reptile that can squirt blood at his enemy from his ____ when he feels afraid

12. This hard-shelled creature on the bottom of the sea has two claws (One is called a crusher and the other is a seizer)

16. Since the male cricket doesn't have a cell phone, he has to do this to call his mate

19. The potbellied ___ is a pretty popular pet (Here's a 1A-twister challenge: See if you can read this clue ve times fast)

20. Just like your nger, a dog's ___ leaves a one-of-a-kind print

22. Despite what people often call this cuddly Australian creature,

the _____ is not a bear

24. Bats are the only mammals that can ___

25. A ____ is a stubborn animal that has a horse for a mom and a donkey for a dad

26. What did the male sheep say to his sweetheart on Valentine's Day?: "I love ___"

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1. Did you know?: A baby elephant sucks its trunk in the same manner a human baby sucks its ____

2. Beeswax is still sometimes used to make this eternally enjoyable confection (Now, chew on that for awhile...)

3. Although it might involve thrills, chills and quills, there are a few predators (such as badgers, mountain lions) that know how to __ a porcupine

4. After a _____ sea turtle has laid her eggs and buried them in the sand, she heads for the ocean

5. Unlike birds, crickets use their ____ to 16A

6. As animation enthusiasts may know, Madagascar is the only

natural habitat of these wideeyed primates (Hint: They have an 7A in their name)

9. Colored part of an animal's eye that shares its name with a ower

11. Sea creature with a shocking secret

12. Speaking of birds, a amingo is one that stands on one

13. Pressing ahead: Neither snails nor sharks are capable of moving ______

14. Seahorses steady themselves by using their ______ to grab sea grasses, sponges and corals

15. Mama mammal's mammary gift to her newborn

17. For what it's worth: At full maturity, a hummingbird weighs less than this coin

18. A dragon y's compound 10A allow it to ___ behind and in front of itself at the same time

21. Since the _____ leopard is incapable of roaring, you might say that he is the strong, silent type

23. Barnyard animal that watches from above

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