Unofficialvotetotalspostedthe morningaftertheTuesday,Sept.13,RepublicanprimaryelectionstronglyindicatedthatincumbentSussexCounty CouncilmanJohnRieleyhaddefeated challengerKellerHopkins.
ByWednesdaymorning,whenall
Theownerofthesiteoftheformer DairyQueenrestaurantinFenwick Islandhasfiledalawsuitagainstthe Town,seekingactionbytheTownon asiteplanforimprovementstothe propertythatwouldincludeenlarging theexistingsecondfloor.
ThelawsuitwasfiledSept.1inthe stateSuperiorCourt,andwassigned byRichardAbbott,attorneyforBalsamoRealEstateLLC,whichowns thepropertyonCoastalHighway.The DairyQueenthathadbeenlocated therefordecadeshasbeenclosedfor aboutayear.
Inthesuit,thedeveloperasksfora “writofmandamus,”whichinthis casecouldrequiretheTowntomove forwardonplanssubmittedbyBalsamotoredeveloptheformerDQ property.
Accordingtothelawsuit,Balsamo’s engineer,EricWahlofPennoniAssociates,submittedplanstothetownon Aug.9fortheproposedproject.
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unofficialvotetotalswereposted,Rieley had2,511votes,or62percent,and Hopkinshad1,527,or38percent.
Votetotalswereexpectedtobecertified byThursday,afterCoastalPoint presstime,butit’sunlikelyanythingwill changeforRieley,aRepublicanseeking asecond,four-yeartermontheCouncil, representingDistrict5.
ReachedlateTuesdayevening,as
voteswerebeingtallied,Rieleytoldthe CoastalPointthathebelievedaccusationsagainsthim,andacallforhimto resignmadebyfellowCouncilman MarkSchaeffer,weretacticsofa“smear campaign”votersfounddistasteful.
“Ithinkthatpeoplejustrecognize that itwasunethicalanddirtycampaigning,andtheystoodupandsaid, ‘No.’Theydon’twantthatkindofcam-
paignhereinSussexCounty,andthey don’twantthatkindofastatement. Theydon’tlikethatkindofacampaign,”Rieleysaid.
Schaeffer,whosupportsHopkins,accusedRieleyofwronglyandunethically acceptingtonsofdirtfromadeveloper lookingforaplacetoputit,butRieley,
ByKerinMagill Staff Reporter
ThedepartureofFrankfordPolice
ChiefLaurenceCorriganisapparently closertoreality,giventheFrankford
TownCouncil’sacceptanceofhisresignationduringanexecutivesessionlast week.
Thecouncilheldtheclosedmeeting Thursday,Sept.8.Themeetinghad beenscheduledforTuesday,Sept.6,fol-
lowingtheregular,publiccouncilmeeting,buthadtoberescheduledwhen CouncilTreasurerJohnWrighthadto leaveforafirecall.(Wrightisalsothe chiefoftheFrankfordVolunteerFire Company.)
Corrigantoldthecouncilthree monthsagothatheplannedtoleavethe posthehasheldsinceDecember2019. Atthattime,heofferedtostayonuntil
SPRING
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Floral
are fine-grained and velvety.
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BONIFACIO PINOT
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Notes of pear, white nectarine, apple and lime.This world beloved grape variety in this wine assumes notes of faint honey, aromas of honeysuckle and a distinct minerality, refreshingly dry with brilliant acidity and an almond note on the finish.
$11.00 Sale $8.80 with purchase of a case
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CHARDONNAY 750ML
Peach, green apple, lemon, and graham cracker crust headline the aromas on this mediumbodied Chardonnay. A creamy entry extends on the palate with delightful flavors of tropical fruit, melon and hints of baking spice. The grand finale is a long and lavish finish.
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14 HANDS CABERNET
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Aromas of dark stone fruits and toast burst from the glass. classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors of black cherries with subtle hints of baking spice dance across the palate.
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ROSATO 750ML
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SAUVIGNON BLANC
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$9.00 Sale $7.20 with purchase of a case
750ML
Bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits backed by characteristic herbaceous notes. An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple and stone fruit with a hint of herbaceousness on the palate. The finish is fresh and zesty.
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CHARDONNAY 750ML
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100% estate bottled Pinot Grigio. Clean, crisp aromas of apple, citrus, and peach carry over to the fruity and refreshing palate. Easy drinking and easy to love, pair this wine with a zesty pasta or seafood dish.
$8.00 Sale $6.40 with purchase of a case
CHARDONNAY 750ML
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SAUVIGNON 750ML
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BOURBON BARREL
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A blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Merlot, this wine has aromas and flavors of black fruit, smoke, caramel and vanilla.
$21.00 Sale $16.80 with purchase of a case
750ML
Enticing aromas of wild strawberry, Bing cherry and plum, as well as subtle undertones of dried herb, forest floor, sweet vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the lush red berry flavors are framed by smooth, refined tannins and a silky texture, with a tantalizing hint of bright acidity lingering on the long, focused finish.
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SEA SUN PINOT NOIR 750ML
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$19.00 Sale $15.20 with purchase of a case
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
PINOT NOIR 750ML
Aromatics showcase the volcanic influence having impressive depth of pronounced Bing Cherry and Marionberry. Warm flavors of cola, and baking spices, with perfectly balanced acidity.
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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
OceanViewPoliceDepartmentSgt.
RhysBradshawwillbethenewfulltimeschoolresourceofficeratLord BaltimoreElementarySchool.
Hisannualsalaryis$75,658,with theIndianRiverSchoolDistrictproviding$40,000eachyear,OVPDChief KennethMcLaughlintoldtheCoastal Point.
Duringthesummer,Bradshawcompleted40hoursofspecializedtraining forschoolresourceofficers.Training “coveredalotofdifferenttopics,includinglawsinvolvingwhatyoucanand can’tdointheschoolsandwithjuveniles,”McLaughlinsaid.
ResourceofficershavebeenatLord
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thecouncilhiredareplacementforhim. Althoughseveralcandidateshavebeen interviewed,nonehavebeenofferedthe job.Lastweek,CouncilPresidentGreg Welchhadannouncedthatthecouncil hadreceivedtwonewapplicationsbut hadnotinterviewedthoseindividuals.
Thepolicechiefsaidhehadoffered tostayinthejobforasalaryof$70,000 —a$15,000increasefromhiscurrent
Baltimoreformorethan20years,but thedemandhasbeengrowing,thechief said.
“Wewantedtomakesureourkids aresafe.Thatisourtoppriority,”he said,sharinghisfour-partplanthatincludesassistingschooladministrationin maintainingasafeandsecureenvironment,makingtheSROresponsiblefor investigatingviolationsofcriminallaw thatoccuroncampus,havingtheSRO provideeducationtopromoteresponsiblecitizenshipandgivestudentsabetterunderstandingofhowthelegal systemworks,andassuringtheSROinteractswithstudentsasapositiverole modelandestablishesrelationshipswith at-riskstudents.
“Everyyear,wewerespendingmore andmoretimeattheschool,andthat
salary.Theemailhereceivedlastweek fromWelch“informedmethatthey’re notgivingmeasalaryincrease,”and wereacceptinghisresignation,Corrigan saidthisweek.HeaddedthatWelch hadnotrespondedtohisrequestfora meetingtodiscussadeparturedate.
Welchdidnotreturnphonemessagesthisweekaskingforinformation oncouncilactiontakenfollowingthe executivesession.
Corrigan,61,saidthatwhenheofferedtostayuntilareplacementcould
pullsusawayfromtheroad.Wereached adecisionlastyearbecauseitwasevolving intoafull-timejob.That’swhenwe startedtalkingaboutdevelopingthis intoafull-timeposition,tomeetthe demandandmakesurewearedoingall wecandotokeeptheschoolsafe—the kidsandthestaffattheschool,” McLaughlinsaid.
Therehaven’tbeenanyproblems withunrulystudents,orchildrentaking weaponstoLordBaltimore.
“No,notatall.Youneverknowin today’ssociety,butwe’vebeenveryfortunate.LordBaltimoreisoneofthe safestschoolsintheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict.We’vegotawonderful, outstandingstaffattheschool,sowe’ve
befound,“Ihadnoideatherewouldbe apaucityofapplicants.”Hesaidheregretsdepartingthejobandthat“Ihad kind ofintendedtospendmyremaining workyearsatFrankford.Ilovethe town,Ireallydo.”
Herebuiltthetown’spolicedepartment,whichhadbeenshutteredforseveralyears,toincludeasmanyasthree part-timeofficers,aswellashimself. Thedepartmentcurrentlyconsistsof Corriganandpart-timeofficersMegan LoulouandKevinDorney.
Inalettersubmittedwiththe plans,WahlsaidBalsamo“wishesto makeimprovementstohisproperty,” whichincludedaddingasecondfloor (asmallsecondstoryalreadyexisted) andincreasingtheamountof“patron space”withinthebuilding.
“Wearenotproposinganychanges totheparkingarea,”Wahlsaidinthe letter,addingthat“theparkingrequirementsof28spacesisalready beingmet.”
JosephBalsamoJr.saidinaphone interviewthisweekthattherearecurrently“38or39”parkingspacesonthe property.IftheTown’sproposed changestoparkingrequirementson commercialpropertyareapproved,the requirementwouldchangefromone
spaceper100feetofpatronspaceto onespaceper50feetofpatronspace —doublingtheamountofparkingrequired.Inthiscase,theDQproperty wouldberequiredtohave56parking spaces.
“That’salotofparkingforasmall restaurant,”Balsamosaid.
Thecruxofthelawsuit,however,is thatTownManagerPatSchuchman indicatedtoPennoniandtoAbbott thattheapplicationwouldnotmove forwarduntilthependingparking changesarevotedon.Thechangesare partofaproposedordinance,which hasnotyetbeenvotedondespite inputfromthepublic—including localbusinessowners—duringTown CouncilandCharter&Ordinance Committeemeetings.
Anotherpublichearingonthe parkingproposalisscheduledfor
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whorunsafamilyfarminMillsboro, contendedthatisacommonagriculturalpracticeandthathewasfullyin complianceandpermitted.
RieleytoldtheCoastalPointhis messagetovotersafterthevotewas, “Thankyou,thankyoutoeverybody.
“Nobodydoesthisbythemselves.It’s ateameffort.Volunteers,peoplewith financialcontributions.It’sagroupef-
fort.Iamveryhumbledbythat.Imake thispledgetothenewFifthDistrict, becausethegeographyissodifferent” since redistricting.“Ipledgetogoout, tomeetwithpeople,toheartheirconcerns,”hesaid.
IntheNov.8generalelection,Rieley willfaceDemocraticchallengerBilly EdwardsofGeorgetown.
Alsorunningforreelectiontothe SussexCouncilthisyearisCouncilman DougHudson,whoranunopposedin theprimary,butwhowillfaceDemocraticchallengerNathanMitchellof
Monday,Sept.19,at10a.m.Balsamo saidheandhisfather,JosephBalsamo Sr.,plantoattendthehearing,asdo severalotherownersofbusinessesin FenwickIsland.
InaletterdatedAug.30,TownSolicitorLukeMettestatedthatabuildingpermithadnotyetbeengranted fortheproposedimprovements,althoughonehadbeengrantedearlier forreplacementoftheroofandforinteriordemolition,whichwaspartof anearlierplantoleasethebuilding foratake-outtacobusiness.
Thatplanfellthrough,Balsamo said,andthecompanyhasbeenseekinganothertenantfortheproperty whileplanningtomakefurtherimprovementstothebuildingthatwould allowforalargerrestaurant.
Inhisletter,MettesaidtheBalsamos’effortstohavetheirnewplans
FrankfordinNovember.
Otherunofficialprimaryvotetotals, postedby10:30p.m.onTuesday,were:
• IntheAuditorofAccountsrace, DemocratLydiaYorkofWilmington had35,881votes,or71percent,and DemocratKathleenMcGuinnessof RehobothBeach,theembattledincumbent,received14,640votes,or29percent.
•IntheRecorderofDeedsrace,RepublicanAlexandraReedBakerof Harbesonhad8,262votes,or50.61percent,andRepublicanScottDaileyof
evaluatedundertheChapter142of theTownCodearenotbasedon properinterpretationofthecode. Schuchmanhasdetermined,Mette said,thatthenewplansshouldbe evaluatedunderChapter61,whichaddressesbuildingandutilityconstruction,ratherthanChapter142,which addressessubdivisionanddevelopment,orrearrangementofproperty.
Schuchman,Mette’slettersaid, “hasconcludedthattheprocedural pathforwardfortheTown’sconsiderationoftheproposedimprovementsis tosubmitabuildingpermitapplicationunderChapter61.…Itismyunderstandingthatnosuchbuilding permitapplicationhasbeensubmitted totheTown,”saidtheletter,which hasbeensubmittedbyAbbottaspart
Leweshad8,064votes,or49.39percent.
•AmongRegisterofWillscandidates,RepublicanGregFullerofLincoln got6,503votes,or39percent, CandiceGreenWilkinsonofEllendale received6,182votes,or37percent,and EllenMageeofSelbyvillegarnered 3,953votes,or24percent.
Candidateswhowininthegeneral electionwillbeswornininJanuary 2023.ReturnDaywillbeinGeorgetowntwodaysafterthegeneralelection, whichisscheduledforNov.10.
Thequestionofincreasingtheharvestofhorseshoecrabs,forbaitorother uses,andreinstatingthepermittedharvestoffemalehorseshoecrabshaspittedtraditionalalliesinDelaware’sbays andcoastlines—environmentalorganizationsincludingAudubon,Conserve WildlifeFoundationandDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays(CIB)— againstscientificorganizationsincludingtheAtlanticStatesMarineFisheries CommissionandtheU.S.Fish& WildlifeService.
Thesciencemaystatethatthepopulationofhorseshoecrabsisnowso abundantthatfisheriesmanagersmay increaseharvestlimitsandlifttheban
onfemalecrabstakenasbait,butenvironmentalsentimentsaysdon’ttouch thefemaleswholaytheprecioushorseshoecrabeggs.
Lastweek,ASMFChostedapublic hearingontheissue,withabroadrange ofspeakersandattendees.Theissueis volatilebecausetheendangeredspecieslisted redknotbirddependsonhorseshoecrabeggsforitsduringmigration andthusitssurvival.Meanwhile,the U.S.Fish&WildlifeServicehas weighed-inthatanincreasedharvestof maleandfemalehorseshoecrabshas lessthana1percentchanceofimpactingmigratoryshorebirds,andthered knotinparticular.Thebirdsflyoverthe Mid-Atlantic,andDelaware’sshorelines,includingMispillionHarbor,are primefeedinggroundsfortheredknot.
erty,butforthebuildingtobeasuccessfulundertaking,“Wehavetohave thatsecondfloor.”
Caitlin Starksistheseniorfishery managementplancoordinatorfor ASMFCandprovidedthescientific overviewofthehorseshoecrabpopulation.
Thepublicisbeingencouragedto commentonthehorseshoecrabharvest issueuntilSept.30,andtheboardwill makeafinalapprovalinNovember.For moreinformation,theplanscanbereviewedatwww.asmfc.org.
“Theadaptiveresourcemanagement frameworkhasmanagedthehorseshoe crabinthebayfisheryforyears,andit considersboththehorseshoecrabpopulationandtheviablepopulationsof shorebirdsandthethreatenedredknot,” saidStarks.
“Thegoalhereistoensuretheharvestofhorseshoecrabismaximizedbut
thatwemaintainthestopoverhabitatof thesebirdsandnotlimittheabundance ofeggsorstopoverpopulations.”
Starksaddedthatnewdatasources, newmodellingsoftwareandothertools availabletofisheriesmanagement meansthatthewayhorseshoecrabsare counted hasbeenupdated.Infact,the oldersoftwareusedforcountsis“no longerfunctionaloncomputers,”Starks said,“sonewprogramsandmodelsgave morecertaintytothelifecyclesofhorseshoecrabandtheredknot.”
Therevisedmodelswillnowsetthe baitharvestoffemalehorseshoecrabs, statedAFMFC.
“Thestatusquoisnotanoption,” Starksnoted.
oftheexhibitsinthelawsuit.
Inthebodyofthelawsuit,Abbott calledthebuildingpermit“illogical,” statingthat“itputsthecartbeforethe horse”since“structuralplansneeded forabuildingpermitcannotbeprepareduntilthesizeofthebuildingis approvedbytheTownCouncil.”
Thelawsuitalsoclaims“subterfuge”onthepartoftheTown, “wherebyFenwickishopingtohold uptheabilityofBalsamotoreceive approval”oftheplanfortheproperty.
JosephBalsamoJr.saidthisweek thattheTown’sactionsarepreventing hisfamily’scompanyfromseeingany incomefromthepropertyuntilthey canmoveforwardwiththeredevelopmentproject.
Hesaidheiscurrentlyintalkswith severalpotentialtenantsfortheprop-
HealsoquestionedtheTown’seffortstochangetheparkingrequirementsduringthesummermonths, whenmanybusinessownersaretoo busytoattendTownmeetingstoprovideinput.
“It’snotgoodwhatthey’retrying todo,”Balsamosaid,addingthat “thereshouldbearoundtable”discussiononthetopicbetweenbusiness ownersandtownofficials.“Let’stalk aboutthisinareasonableway,”he said.
FenwickIslandMayorNatalie Magdeburgerdeclinedtocommenton theBalsamoaction.
“Itwouldbeimproperforthe Towntocommentsinceitisnowa litigationmatterandhasbeenreferred toourtownsolicitor,”Magdeburger saidinanemail.
Thefisheriesmodelsareprecisionbased,withaerialcounts,integrated populationreviewsandunderstanding ofArcticsnowlevelsandicemeltimpactingsea-levelrise,aswellasrecounts andre-sightingsofbirdpopulations.
Since2012,theAtlanticStatesMarineFisheriesCommission (ASMFC)hasusedanadaptiveresourcemanagement(ARM)framework toguideharvestofhorseshoecrabsin theDelawareBayregion.TheARM frameworkincorporatesbothshorebird and horseshoecrababundancelevelsto setoptimizedharvestlimitsforhorseshoecrabsofDelawareBayorigin.
TheARMframeworklinkspopulationdynamicsmodelsforhorseshoe crabsandredknotstomakeannualharvestrecommendationsthatinformthe permittedharvestofhorseshoecrabs.
goteverythingweneedforsuccess there.
“Wecanattributeabigpartofour successtoourcommunityoutreach.We wanttodomorewithkids.Wehavea lotofdifferentprogramsthatwewant toinstituteovertherewiththekidsand interactwiththemanddeveloprelationships,”hesaid.
Iftherewasanemergencyatthe schoolandchildrenwereindanger, OceanViewpolicewouldimmediately rushin,hesaid.
“Ourofficershaveanabundanceof training.Ourmindsetiswewillnotbe standingaroundinthehallway.Wewill be activelyengaginganythreats.
“Whenthatschoolisinsessionand thatschoolisfullofpeople,wehavea responsibilitytokeepthemsafe.This SROisjustanotherexampleofhowse-
TheDelawareBayquotaforfour statesdrawinghorseshoecrabsfromits fisheriesis523,148harvestsofallindividuals.Thenewoptionswouldinclude 50,000femalesminimumandupto 150,000 females.Anotheroptionwould include500,000malesandnofemales. TheStateofNewJerseyhasdetermined thattheseuniquecreaturesmaynotbe harvestedforbaitfish.
ChrisBason,formerexecutivedirectoroftheCIBandauthorofarecent EconomicValuationoftheInlandBays report—whichincludesfisheriesoutput—questionedtheoptimalharvest options.
Heaskedthefisheriesmanageron thevirtualhearing,“Whydoesitvary forfemales?Themaleharvestatthe maximumlevels[inplace]willnotimpacttheredknotpopulations.”
“Theboardandthestatescanstill choosenottoadoptthefemalehorseshoecrabharvestoption,”addedBason
riouslywetakethatresponsibility,”he said.
TheSROpositionwasformallyapprovedbytheOceanViewTownCouncilatitsTuesday,Sept.13,meeting.
TheideatoputanSROinthe schoolcamefromCouncilmanSteven CobbandMayorJohnReddington,and councilmembersagreed,TownManagerCarolHouckstated.
“Itismyhopethatoureffortsto increasesafetyandprogramsatLord Baltimorewillhavearippleeffectfor yearstocomeinregardtotheprogramswecanofferifwededicateone officertothetask,”Cobbstatedinthe release.
Reddingtonsaidthesafetyandwellbeingofyouthandaccesstoprograms thatprovidetoolsfortheirsuccess “screamssmall-townvaluesandcommitmenteverydayoftheweek.”
“TheTown’sengagementwithIndian RiverSchoolDistrictSuperintend-
onthecall.
TheCIBisasignatorytotheHorseshoeCrabRecoveryCoalition.TheorganizationquotedEricStiles,president andCEOofNewJerseyAudubon,who stated,“Nowisnotthetimetomove forwardwithaproposalthatfurther destabilizehorseshoecrab,andredknot, populationsalongtheDelawareBay. Rushingsuchadecisioncouldhave tragicconsequencesforbothspeciesand theoverallecosystemoftheBay.”
AllenBurgensonofthebiotechnologyandpharmaceuticalcompany Lonza,whichusesthebluebloodofthe horseshoecrabtocreatelifesavingproducts,saidthecurrentcrabpopulation supportsthepotentialharvestchange.
“Thereare40millionhorseshoe crabsintheDelawareBayrightnow,” hesaid.“Ibelievethesexratioistwo males toonefemale.So,noodling throughthemathinmyhead,thatgives
entOwens,LordBaltimorePrincipal PamWebb,thechildrenandfacultyhas beenapositiveoneforsometime,” Houckstated.
“Beinginthepositiontoformalize oureffortsandfocusonspecificprogramssuitedtoelementary-schoolchildrenandfamiliesallowsforboth immediateandlonger-termbenefits thataredesirabletofull-servicecommunitieslikeOceanView,”shesaid.
TheSelbyvilleTownCouncil,atits Monday,Sept.12,meeting,unanimouslyapproved$12,608.69tohave emergencyequipmentinstalledina 2022ChevyTahoethatwillbeusedby thepolicedepartment.
CouncilwomanCarolCarywasabsent.
PoliceChiefBrianWilson,during hismonthlyreport,toldthecouncil thattheequipmentwillincludelights andcomputerandemergencyequipment.
Healsoreportedthat,duringAugust,policeanswered280callsandissued197tickets,includingthreefor drivingundertheinfluence.
Oneofficer,injuredduringanarrest madeduetoadomesticdispute,remainsonmedicalleave,Wilsonsaid.
CouncilmanRichardDuncan,presentingthemonthlywaterreportto thetowncouncil,said13.3million gallonsofwaterwereproducedduring August,andanother5milliongallons werepurchasedinordertoprovideadequatewaterpressureintown.
HealsonotedthattheTownisob-
ligatedtofollowadetailedplantoget leadoutofdrinkingwaterandhas until2024toimplementaplanand submitittotheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency.GrantmoneyisavailablethroughtheEPA,Duncansaid.
DuncansaidthatonWednesday, Sept.21,theTown’slatestwaterproject,involvingbuildinganewwater towerandupgradingthetreatmentfacility,willgobeforethestate’sWater InfrastructureAdvisoryCouncil,an agencythatinitiates,developsandrecommendstotheDelawareGeneral Assemblyprojectsfortheplanning, construction,repair,renovationorexpansionofdrinkingwaterandwastewaterfacilities.
InMay,Selbyvilleresidents,byreferendumvote,authorizedtheTownto spend$6.05millionforthetowerand upgrades.Atthereferendum,152 voteswerecast,with140infavorand 12opposed.
Constructionofanewwatertower, onHudsonRoad,isexpectedtobe completedby2024.
Duringthecouncilmeetingthis week,Duncansaidtownofficialshave beenintouchwithseveralwatertower manufacturersandareconsideringa compositetankonaconcretepedestal. Thebenefitofacompositetankisit requireslessmaintenance,Duncan
said.
“Welookataesthetics,whatpeople wanttolookat,”hesaid.
Oncetheprojectisapprovedbythe state,landonaboutthree-quartersof anacre,donatedtotheTownbythe SelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany, willbeclearedinpreparationforconstruction.
Townofficialshavetalkedabout buildinganewwatertowerforsome time,Duncansaid,sincetheystarted hearingcomplaintsaboutlowpressure insomedevelopments,oftenduetoirrigationsystems.
Councilapprovedthepreliminary siteplanforRoyalFarms,toconstructa 10,726-square-footretailcenterwith drive-throughsectionat38166Dupont Boulevard,tomakespaceforanational retailer,fast-foodrestaurantwithdrivethroughandtwomoretenants.
ArepresentativefromBeckerMorganGroupinSalisbury,Md.,representingtheRoyalFarmsowner,whowas notatthecouncilmeeting,saidRoyal Farmsrepresentativesarecurrently lookingforanationalretailerasatenant.
CouncilmanRichardDuncan— discussingtherequestforsite-planapprovalwhilepresentingthemonthly Planning&Zoningreporttothetown council—saidDavis,Bowen&Friedel, the Town’sengineeringfirm,gavethe projectafavorablerecommendation.
Thevotetoapprovethepreliminary siteplanwasunanimous,withCaryabsent.
CouncilalsoapprovedthepreliminarysiteplanforSelbyvilleTextile Printing,anew,7,750-square-foot buildingontwoparcels,at38177and 38183DupontBoulevard.
Duncan,whilepresentingthe monthlyPlanning&Zoningreport, toldcouncilthebuildingwillbesouth of RiteAid,inanareanowzonedGeneralCommercial.Thebusinesswillprovidefabricandtextileprintingfor banners,furnitureandhomedécor.
Davis,Bowen&Friedelgavethe projectafavorablerecommendation, Duncansaid.
CouncilmanClarence“Bud”Tingle askedhowmuchoftheinkusedwill gointothetown’ssewagesystem,anda representativeforSelbyvilleTextile Printingsaidtheinkisecologically friendly,containedincartridgesand sprayeddirectlyontofabricandtextiles,sonotmuchwilldrainintothe system.
Thevotewasunanimous,withCary absent.
AshleyStern,CPA,withauditorPKS &CompanyCPAs,providedtheSouth BethanyTownCouncillastweekwithan auditpresentationonthebudgetandsaid thetownisthebestoneamongthefirm’s clients,intermsofpreparationandmaintaininghealthybalances.
CouncilTreasurerRandy Bartholomewnoted,“Wearepleasedwith theworkthatAshleyandherteamdidon thisauditreport.Iwillmakeamotionto approve.”
Theonlywrinkleinthenearlyperfect auditwasintheone-timeARPAmoney receivedbytheTown,whichonlycounts asincomewhenitisspent.
TheTownalsobenefitedfroma $117,000taxrebatefromSussexCounty, asarestorationoftransfertaxes,andthat fundingcountedasincomefortheyear.
“Anauditisneverfun!”saidStern.“But witheverythingwerequestedfromSouth Bethany,Maureenwaspreparedandofferedasmileoneachofourrequests,”she addedofTownManagerMaureenHartman.
“Wehaveissuedanunmodifiedopinionontheaudit,whichisthehighestlevel ofsupportthatanauditorcangive—so
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youabout13million[female]horseshoe crabs,”hesaidbeforethehearing.
“Theredknotisathreatenedspecies undertheEndangeredSpeciesActand currentlynotshowingthenumberswe wouldliketoseetoallowharvestofone oftheirmainfoodsources,”saidrepresentativesoftheNationalWildlifeFederationbeforethesession.
“Ifredknotsdroporfallbelowa criticalpopulationvalue,”saidStarks, “youwouldgetnocreditforthefemale harvestnumbers”undertheARM,“and the redknotwillhaveremainedintact evenatthe50,000femaleharvest range.”Shepredictedtheywillnotseea scenario“wheretheendangeredred knotwillhavefallenbelowamath threshold.”
StarksremindedtheseminaraudienceandstakeholdersthattheU.S.Fish &WildlifeServicedidanevaluationof thenewARMmethodology.
“Weseealessthan1percentchance ofredknotdeclinebasedonfemale harvest,”saidStarks.“TheServicehas lookedatthisformulaandsaysthat thereisnotlikelytobeareducedtake ofredknot.”
Oneenvironmentalistcounteredthat assertion,saying,“Wearecedingthe amountofredknot,andwehavenot evenmetourgoalsyettorestorered knotpopulations.Wearenotseeingthe eggsonthebeachorthehorseshoecrab spawningontheDelawareshores”that areneeded.
kudostotheTownonthequalityofthe financialreporting,”saidtheCPA.
“Wedid notfindanycomplianceissues,”shesaid.“Therearetwoissueson internalcontrols.Forthepreparationof auditmaterials,wefoundasmalldeficiency.Allofthelocaltownshavethis issue,andyouwouldneedateamof25 peopleinyourfinancedepartmenttodo monthlygovernmentaudits”toreport it.
SouthBethanyreportedtotalassetsof $2million.Thatwasanincreaseinits healthandfinancialposition,whichwent up$1.1millionthisyear.
“Fortheoverallincomestatement,we alsosawasmallincreaseintotalrevenue, whichincludedtheARPAfundingfrom thefederalgovernment.Also,thebuilding permitsareup,withallofthenewconstruction,whichnobodycouldhavepre-
dicted,”Sternnoted.
“Expenseswentdownfrom$2.4millionto$2.2millioninthesameperiod. So,theexpensesaredownoverthisperiod.”
“Someoftheexpensefocusisonpublicworks,andonpoliceandpublicsafety. Youreceiveapositivereportonhowyou investbackinthecommunity,”Stern addedofthereportsfromtheauditor.
Actualincomeamountsarefavorable byabout$132,000,whichisthebuilding permitsrevenueandsomeAmericanRescuePlandollars.
“Thegeneralfundincreasedby $132,000thisyear,andwehadalosslast yearinfiscal2021of$42,000,”notedthe CPAfirm.
“Thefundbalanceof$1.2millionisa healthybalance.Youshouldhave60to90 daysoffundingforyourtown—sofor
the60days,itwouldbe$400,000,andat the90-daysmarkwouldbeover$600,000 andthereforethereisfundingforthecontinuationoftownservices.Youareata goodplacewiththat,”addedStern.
MayorTimSaxtonnotedthatthepositivecashbalancewasinadditiontoanalreadyexistingreservefund.
“Wehaveanoperatingreserveoffour monthsinaddition,whichisnotpartof theunassignedmoney.So,thereisalarger reserveforTownofSouthBethanythan whatisshownintheoperatingbudget,” saidSaxton.
The TownhasfullyfundeditsrequiredcontributionsfortheTownpensionfundsforemployees.TheTownhas apensionassetfund,andtheinvestmentsarevaluedmorethanwhatthe
tralAvenue)from untilNov.12.
FellowBethanyFenwickArea ChamberofCommercemembers,as wellascommunity members,friendsand family,cameoutto showtheirsupport.
ruralroots.Theexhibitofferspeoplein smalltownsacrossAmericaachanceto lookattheirhistoriesandhighlightsthe changesthataffectedtheirfortunesover thepastcentury.ItdiscusseswhathappenedwhentheUnitedStates’rural populationbecameaminorityofthe country’spopulation,andtherippleeffectsthatoccurred.
Amongthoseattendingthegrandopeningandribbon-cuttingare,fromleft:OceanViewHistoricalSocietyPresidentBarbaraSlavin,Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceExecutiveDirectorLauren Weaver,Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Long,OceanViewMayorJohnReddington,CoastalTownsMuseumcreatorKimberlyGrimes,theDelawareHumanityForum’sDanielleLevredgeandtheSmithsonianInstitution’sMuseumonMainStreetDirectorCarolHarsh.
OnFriday,Sept.9,theHistoricVillageinOceanViewcelebratedthe grandopeningandribbon-cuttingfor thenewCoastalTownsMuseum,locatedat40WestAvenueinOcean
View.Theeventalsomarkedthedebut ofthenewSmithsonianexhibit“Crossroads:ChangeinRuralAmerica,” whichisondisplayattheHall’sStore Visitor&EducationCenter(39Cen-
TheCoastal TownsMuseumfeaturesdisplaysof SoutheastSussex Countytowns(FenwickIsland,Selbyville,South Bethany,Bethany Beach,Millville, Frankfordand OceanView).The displaystellthestory oftheregion,aplace whereseafarers, farmers,teachersand entrepreneurs,work andlivealongside touristsandfamilies whohavebeenin theareaforcenturies.
ThenewSmithsonianexhibit, “Crossroads:ChangeinRuralAmerica,” celebrateslocalhistoryandthecountry’s
“‘Crossroads’allowsustoreflecton SoutheastSussexCounty’shistory,and present-daystatus,andfostersmuchexcitementtoexplorewhatthefuturemay holdforourcommunities,”saidKimberlyGrimes,localcoordinator.“We wanttohaveconversationsaboutwhat makesourcommunitiesuniqueand whatmakesthemsimilartootherareas.”
Fundingforthe“Crossroads”exhibit hasbeenprovidedbyagrantfrom DelawareHumanitiesForum,astate programoftheNationalEndowment fortheHumanities.“Crossroads: ChangeinRuralAmerica”ispartofthe MuseumonMainStreet,acollaborationbetweentheSmithsonianInstitutionandstatehumanitiescouncils acrossthecountry.Parkingforthose wishingtoseetheexhibit,andthemuseum,isavailableat32WestAvenuein OceanView.
TofindoutmoreabouttheHistoric VillageinOceanView,visitthehvov.com.
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futureliabilitywillbe.Itwasat $722,000lastyear.
“The2022pensionfundbalanceis notasgood,duetoadeclineinthe stockmarket.However,youcannotaffectwhatishappeninginthemarket,so thebestpracticeisjusttocontinue makingyourrequiredcontributions,” saidtheCPAfirm.
Bartholomewthenthankedthe SouthBethanyBudget&Finance Committeewhichhaslookedatthe currentEdmundsfinancialreporting softwareforanupgrade.
“Wehaveknownaboutthissoftware issue forawhile.Wekeepputting Band-aidsonthis,”hesaidoftheobsolescence,“andwewillcomebackto towncouncilwithaplanandabudget forimplementinganewfix.Thesoftwareisdatedandnotabletohandlethe accountingupdates.”
“TheTownisoneofthebestwe workwith,intermsofthestaffand workingwithRandy,”notedStern.
Theauditreportwasapprovedunanimouslybythetowncouncil.
SouthBethanyalsoadoptedanew provisionandamendment,whichstates, “SouthBethanywilladoptenvironmentallysustainablepracticesinalltownactions.”Thestatementwasaddedtothe newcomprehensivefive-yearstrategic planupdate.
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Itisashameitcametothis,andweareobviouslynotprivyto theconversationsbehindcloseddoorsthattakeplace—either betweenCorriganandTownofficials,oramongstthecouncil duringanexecutivesessiononThursday,Sept.8,thatapparently sealedCorrigan’sfate.
So,we’renotheretocastblameoranythingofthatnature. Wesimplydon’thaveenoughinformationatourdisposaltodo that,anditwouldn’tbefairtoleaptoaconclusiontotrytomake somekindofpoint.
ButitisimperativethattheTownnowmoveforwardand findachiefthatworkswithintheirbudget,embracescommunity relationstotheextentthatCorriganhas,andfirmupsafetyand securityfortheresidentsofFrankford—aswellasthosewho earntheirlivingwithinthoseborders.
Whetherpeopledemandalotorverylittlefromtheirgovernment,it’susuallyimportanttoallsidesthatpublicsafety isonething thatcannotbecompromised.OnceCorriganleaves,thedepartment willhousetwopart-timeofficers.Twodedicated,respectedofficers, butstilltwopart-timeofficersattheendoftheday.
TheTownmustactquicklytofindareplacementtoleadthe department,oritmustsecuretheservicesofDelawareStatePolicetoassistinpatrollingthetownandkeeppeoplesafe.
It’simportant.
Oneareaofourremarkablenationthathasalwaysheld asoftspotformeistheSouthwest.
ThereweresomememorabletripsthroughArizonaand NewMexicoinmyrambling20sthatalwaysleftmewitha smile—and,often,anext-morningbattlewiththe“bottle flu,”asmygrandmotherusedtocallit.Fromthepicturesquelandscapestothedazzlinganddeliciouspeppersto theallergy-friendlyatmosphere,there wereatonofreasonsIlookedforwardtosomeofthosetripsinmy daysofCalifornialiving.
Andthat’snotevenincludingthe bluecornpancakeswithhoneyin NewMexicothathelpedtacklethose bottle-flusymptomsthatseemedto arriveeachtrip.Isoakedineverysecondoftimeinthe SouthwesteverychanceIhad,andstillhadpositivereviews,evenifIneverdidseeaUFOorthree-headedarmadilloleftoverfromtheatomicbombtestsinthe’40s.
Darin J. McCannsessthem,pertheSun-News. But,alas,notiger.
Therewasnotigerinthefirsthouse.Therewasnotiger inthesecondhouse.Therewasnotigerwithamouse. Therewasnotigerhereorthere.Therewasnotigeranywhere.Therewasnotiger... ButIdigress.
I’vereadalotofDr.Seussinmy life.Thatonejustkindofgotaway fromme.
Regardless,therehasbeennoretrievalofthistigerasofthemomentI beganboringyoutotearswhilewritingthiscolumnearlierthisweek.And thatiscausingsomeconcern.
Accordingtoauthorities,reportstheyhavesuggestthat thetiger(whichislessthan1yearold)weighsabout60 pounds.That’snotasmallkittycat,byanymeans.Butit couldgrowmuchlarger.
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YouknowwhatelseIneversawinNewMexicoduring mytravels?Awildtiger.
WhenauthoritiesraidedtwohomesinAlbuquerquein August,theyallegedlyseizeddrugs,gunsandmoney.It wasagoodbust—bringinginabout2poundsofheroin, 10.5poundsofcocaine,49poundsofmarijuana,17rifles andpistols,fentanylandXanaxpills,alongwithnearly $42,000incash,accordingtoanAssociatedPressstory. Oh,andanalligator.A3-footalligatorthatwaseventually takentoawildlifefacilityaftertheraid.Because,you know,there’salwaysanalligatorinthesestories.
Itseemedlikeareallygooddayforlawenforcement,all thingsconsidered.Lotsofdrugsoffthestreet,alongwith someweaponsthatprobablyshouldn’tbeinthehandsof allegeddrugdealers,andasuspectunderarrest.That’sa win.Usually.
Butauthoritiesdidn’toriginallygotothesehouseswith visionsof“puttingdrugsonthetable”orfreeinganalligator,perreports.Theycameforatiger.
TheLasCrucesSun-NewsreportedonTuesdaythat theNewMexicoDepartmentofGame&Fish(NMDGF) hadobtainedwarrantsforthetwohousesbecausetheyhad receivedinformationthatatigerwasbeingkeptinoneof thehomes.Apparently,alligatorsandtigersareconsidered “Group4”species,meaningonlyzoosarepermittedtopos-
“Certainspeciesoftigerscangrowupto600pounds,” explainedRyanDarroftheNMDGF,perKOB-4.“Sothis youngtigerhasalongwaytogo.Especiallywhenwehave atigerthatisfull-grown,webegintohavemanymore concernsaboutpublicsafety.”
Yeah,a600-poundcouldbecomeastaggeringproblem I’dimagine—forpeople,smallanimals,biganimalsand theexistenceofthosetastylittlebluecornpancakes.
Whichissomethingwesimplycannothave.
AccordingtoDarr,theyoriginallyreceivedatiponthe tigerfromsomeonewhoturnedouttobeaprettygood source,andtheyhaveitongoodauthoritythatthe600poundfelineisinNewMexicostilloraneighboringstate —sodon’texpecttoseeitwalkingupanddowntheAssawomanCanalTrailanytimesoon.
Asfornow,I’mleftwithafewquestions:
•Weretheownersofthetigerstippedoffthatauthoritiesweretippedoff,sotheyabscondedwiththetigerbeforeitcouldbeseized?
•Ifso,wasthetigerwearingdarkglassesandatiny trenchcoat?Because,youknow,thatwouldbekindof adorable.
•Andifthetigerwaswearingacostume,didtheyhave itinthefrontseatofthecarwearingatrendyscarf?
•Doesanybodylocalmakethosebluecornpancakes?
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Editor: TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral committeewouldliketosincerely thankBethanyBeachMayorRosemaryHardimanfordeliveringthe keynoteaddressatthisyear’sJazzFuneral.Thiswasthefirsttimeamayor ofBethanyBeachgracedtheBethany Beachboardwalktogiveanoverview ofthesuccessandchallengesofthe pastseason.
OnLaborDayMonday,the BethanyBeachboardwalkwaspacked withresidentsandvisitorswho wantedtopaytributetotheSummer of2022,toparticipateinthewhimsicalandlegendaryJazzFuneral,andto
heartheremarksfromthreespeakers abouttheirperspectivesofthissummer.Theskiesweresunny,the weatherwaspleasant,andtheattendanceatthe36thannualJazzFuneral wasestimatedbetween1,800and 2,000appreciativeonlookers.
ThepresenterswereBethany BeachMayorHardiman;Marie Wright,whoportrays“SisterMarie”at theJazzFuneralevents;andBob Rhodunda,theexecutivedirectorof theAmericanRedCrossthatserves Delmarva,NationalCapitaland GreaterChesapeakeregions.
BethanyMayorHardimanspoke aboutthebrutalMaystorm,thework thatwasdonetoensureasuccessful summer,thememoriesoftheyear,and theshoulder-seasoneventsthathave
encouragedmorefolkstoreturnagain inthefallandwinter.
ThemayorthankedallofthedepartmentsofthetownofBethany Beachforworkingtheirhardestto providevisitorsandresidentswiththe bestpossibleservices.Shemadeparticularnoticeofhowallthetowndepartmentsworkeddiligentlytorepair thebeachesandcrossoversafterabrutalMaystormcausedseveredamage.
ShepointedtothePoliceDepartmentasastrongandreliableforce.To besureshecoveredallthebases,the goodmayoralsocomplimentedthe meter-readingpatrolforbeingsureall theparkingrulesweredulyenforced, forwhichtheaudiencemetthiswith anunderstandinglevelofacknowledgement.
Amongtopicsthemayorspoke aboutwastheoutstandingworkofthe BethanyBeach-FenwickIsland ChamberofCommerce.Themyriad ofeventsplannedbytheTownand theChambergavesummervacationersandsecond-seasonvisitorsmore reasonstovisittheQuietResorts.She alsoencouragedeveryonetoattend thenationally-recognizedBoardwalk ArtsFestivalpresentedbytheChamberthefollowingweekend.Toemphasizehowmuchtherewastoenjoyhere aftersummer,themayorusedthe term“second-season”ofteninher presentationtoacknowledgeitsimportance.
Manyinthecrowddidnotknow andhadnothadthepleasureofmeetingtheBethanymayor.Theaudience appreciatedthefactthatshewastakingthetimetospeaktothemand werehighlyintentoncatchingevery word.Thoseintheaudiencefound outfirsthandhowimportanttheresidentsandvisitorsaretothetownof BethanyBeachandtoalltheQuiet Resortscommunities.ItwastheopinionofallthatMayorHardimanwasa thoughtful,open-mindedmayoranda talentedcommunicator.
AschairmanoftheJazzFuneral committee,thiswas,withoutadoubt, thefinestandmostcomprehensive speecheverypresentedatourBethany BeachJazzFuneral.Inourhumble opinion,ifyouwerenotinattendance, youmayhavemissedoneofthebest landmarkspeecheseverpresented aboutBethanyBeach.BethanyBeach andtheQuietResortscommunities arefortunatetohavesuchagreat mayorandexcellentcommunicator leadingtheway.
TheAmericanRedCrossofDelmarvawasthebeneficiaryoffunds raisedontheBethanyBoardwalkon LaborDayandalsoonSept.2atthe BethanyBeachJazzFuneralSilent AuctionhostedbyownerJimWeisgerberoftheBethanyBluesrestaurant.
AccordingtoAmericanRedCross ExecutiveDirectorRhodunda,the RedCrosspreventsandalleviates humansufferinginthefaceofemergenciesbymobilizingthepowerof volunteersandthegenerosityof donors.HepointedoutthattheRed Crossresponds24hoursadaytohelp localfamilieswhohavebeenaffected byadisaster,militaryfamilieswho haveanemergencyandneedtocommunicatewiththeirlovedone,and manyotherinstances.
ThegoaloftheJazzFuneral fundraisingactivitieswastohelpthe AmericanRedCrossofDelmarvaso theymaycontinuetoassisttheresi-
dentsofthelocalcommunitieswith emergencyandpreventiveservices.
Theaudiencewelcomedbackwith applauseSisterMarieafteratwo-year hiatus.Herreturnwasatriumphant one.ShewasalwaystheJazzFuneral favoriteasshereachedoutduringthe paradetoJazzFuneral-goerswith smilesandpointedhumor.Sister Marieprovidedahumorouscommentaryofthisseason’seventsastheactingsister-in-disguiseoftheday.She mentionedonefactthatallinattendancecouldagreeuponbysaying, “Howluckyweareallbeingin BethanyBeachtoday?”
Howmanygoodthingscanwesay abouttheJazzFuneralband?Plenty. LedbyJohnStrawley,the14-member JazzFuneralensemblekeepsgetting bettereveryyearastheycontinueto playtogether.Theseareveryserious professionalmusicianswhogather onceayeartodelivertheirbestperformancesattheJazzFuneral.
AlthoughtheJazzFuneralisafun andspontaneousexperience,thereare manysubtlecomponentstothejazz celebrations.Whiletherearetoo manyindividualstothankfortheireffortsincewebeganin1985,aswellas alonglistofloyalgiftdonorstothe silentauction,weshouldrecognize thisyear’stirelessgroupofJazzFu-
neralcommitteepeoplethatincluded CarolynBacon,MarilynPanagopoulosandDaveRickards,aswellasSisterMarie.
BoththeBethanyBeachJazzFuneralandSilentAuctionweredeemed successful.Oneofthemainreasons wastheadditionofSarahDietz.She provedtobehighlycompetentand veryexperiencedineventmanagement.Sarah’sdesignandexecutionof Friday’sSilentAuctionwassuperb. Thisyear’sSilentAuctionwasachallenge,sincewewereunabletoaccept thegenerosityofownerJimWeisgerbertouseBethanyBluesforthelast twoyearsbecauseofCOVID-19.Asa group,westartedfromscratchtomake theSilentAuctionatBethanyBlues happenthisyear.ToSarah’scredit,it provedtobeoneofourbestever.
Finally,manythankstoallthose affiliatedwiththeParishofSt.Annin BethanyBeachfortheirinvolvement inthisyear’sandlastyear’sJazzFuneral.Awinningticketwasdrawnat theBethanyBandstandforabrandnew2023KIASorrento.St.Ann’sreceivedthisgenerousdonationfrom HollyKIAinSelbyville.TheSorrento isaverypopularsport-utilityvehicle, andtheworthisestimatedtobe $32,000.TheJazzFuneralowesaspecialthank-youtoAlexisSclamafor choosingtheJazzFuneraltohostthe eventandtoPastorJohnKlevencefor drawingthewinningticket.
Additionalthanksgoestothelocal newsmediaforhelpingtheJazzFuneralandRedCrossbyspreadingthe wordaboutouractivities.Whilemany well-intentionedcharitablecausesdisappearaftertwoorthreeyears,the JazzFuneralhaslastedover36years. Oureventscouldnothavesurvived yearafteryearwithoutthegenerosity andassistanceofthepress.Thankyou editorsforviewingourinformation andhelpingusout.
Paul Jankovic,Chairman
BethanyBeachJazzFuneral&SilentAuction
Editor:
Iapplaudthegoodreportingand transparencybystaffwriterSusanCanforaonthearticle“SchaefferCallson Rieleytoresignfromcouncil,”which appearedintheCoastalPointonSept. 2,2022.
Thearticledocumentscorrectlythe eventunfoldingattheCountyCouncil meetingonAug.30.Ascenethat should neverhavehappened,butbecausepoliticshavebecomesovolatile, politiciansresorttomean-spiritedand fraudulentaccusations.
Thankyou,CoastalPoint,forkeepingnewstransparentthroughaccurate reportingandfollowingfreespeech.
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South Coastal Library is now accepting donations of gently used books, audiobooks & DVDs. All items must be brought to the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2-4:00 pm.
Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!
Monday, September 19
Makerspace Monday 1-4:30 pm
Join us and create your own DIY project. Appointments are required for using the Cricut. Learn more on our website.
Tuesday, September 20
iPad & Apple Users Group 11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Zumba 4-5:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 21
Baby Bookworms Story Time 10-10:45 am
Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities! Registration is not required.
Little Learners Story Time 11-11:45 am
Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills! Activities include stories, music, songs, & simple crafts. Registration is not required.
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Classical Guitar Concert with Douglass Seth 4-5:00 pm Join us for a concert with local, classically trained musician Douglass Seth!
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Engineer Early STEM Kits 2 Go Stop by the library & pick up a STEM kit courtesy of Engineer Early! Kits available at the library while supplies last.
Facultyandstaffatinstitutionsof highereducation,representativesof non-profitorganizationsandprivatesectorprofessionalsworkinginsustainabilityandenvironmentalplanningcan nowjoinstateandlocalgovernment employeesinregisteringforandenrollinginthefallDelawareClimate LeadershipAcademy,DNRECofficials announcedrecently.
Ninetystateandlocalemployees, representing10stateagenciesandfive localgovernments,participatedinthe inauguralDelawareClimateLeadership Academyclasses,whichlaunchedin April.Eligibilityforparticipatinginthe ClimateLeadershipAcademyhasbeen expandedtoincludeenrollmentofnon-
governmentprofessionals.Thecurriculumistargetedtowardexperiencedprofessionalswithsustainability, environmental,engineering,planning, infrastructure,energy,health,agriculture,emergencymanagement,facility andriskmanagementbackgrounds.
The academy’strainingcurriculumis designedtohelpparticipantslearnhow climatechangeisimpactingtheFirst State,howDelawarecanbestprepare forthosechallenges,andhowthestate canreduceemissionsandimproveresilience.
“Everystateagency,localgovernmentandbusinessinourstateisaffectedbyclimatechange.Delaware’s ClimateLeadershipAcademyhasalreadyhelpedanumberofstateandlocal governmentsprepareforclimatechange andbegintodevelopsolutions,”said DNRECSecretaryShawnM.Garvin. “OpeninguptheAcademytoother professionalswillfurtherexpandour abilitiestoidentifyandaddressthe challengesofclimatechangeacrossthe state.”
Theacademy,whichisadministered byDNRECinpartnershipwiththeAssociationofClimateChangeOfficers (ACCO),providestrainingthatteaches participantstointegrateconceptsofclimatechangemitigationandadaptation intotheirprofessionaldecision-making.
The virtualtrainingincludesinstructionon:
•understandingclimatescienceand assessingvulnerability;
•thebasicsofgreenhousegasaccounting,reportinganddisclosure;
•engagingorganizationalandcommunitystakeholderstoleadchange;
•theeconomicsofclimatechange andmanagingclimateriskinyourorganization.
Delaware-specificsessionsinclude trainingon:
•dataontemperature,precipitation, extremeweathereventsandsealevel risetrendprojectionsintheFirstState;
•minimizingemissionsandutilizing initiativesalreadyinplacetoachievereductions;
•maximizingresilience,withafocus onadaptingtoincreasingtemperatures, precipitation,floodingandsea-levelrise.
Thelive,onlinetrainingisadministeredinbothdaytimeandeveningcohorts.Thereisnofeeforthe40-hour, two-monthtraining.However,participantsoutsideofgovernmentpursuing ACCO’sCertifiedClimateChange Professional(CC-P)credentialwould berequiredtopaytheCC-Papplication andexamfee.Thosefeesarewaivedfor governmentemployees.
ThedeadlinetoregisterisOct.24. Formoreinformationabouttheacademyandtoregister,visitde.gov/climateacademy.
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RoseMaryRoseAlbert,87
RoseMaryRoseAlbert,87,of Millville,Del.,andformerlyofBaltimore,Md.,passedawayonSept.9, 2022.Shewasthedaughterofthe lateAlphonseandGraceRose.
AlbertgraduatedfromSt.Andrew BusinessSchoolinBaltimore,Md. Aftergraduation,shebecameemployedasasecretaryatJohnsHopkinsHospital,workinginmedical records.Shewasmarriedin1956and beganherfamilyin1958.Shereturnedtotheworkforceinthemid1970s,employedbyBaltimoreCity PublicSchools.
Afterraisingherfamily,sheand herhusband,ThomasM.Albert,retiredtotheeasternshore,whereshe workedatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolforseveralyears.Shewas anactivememberoftheMillville VolunteerFireCompanyandwasa memberoftheLadiesAuxiliaryfor nearly25years.
Inhersparetime,Albertlovedto read,cook,makecandy,watchQVC andthePhiladelphianews,andplay solitaireonhercomputer.Shealso enjoyedspendingqualitytimewith herbrothersandsisters,andlooked forwardtofamilygatherings.“The Boss”asshewasaffectionatelycalled, willberememberedforherhard workorganizingvariousfundraisers forthefirecompany,hervintagecoconutEastereggs,andinterjecting herfavoritephrase,“Itiswhatitis.”
Albertwasprecededindeathby herhusband,ThomasM.Albert,to whomshewasmarriedfor61years; andbyherbrothers,theRev. AlphonseRose,FrankRoseandVincentRoseSr.Shewastheproud motherofFrancis“Frank” Albert (andCheryl),GraceNeal(and
Gary),Thomas“Tom”AlbertJr.(and Laura)andJudith“Judy”Graziosi. Sheissurvivedbysixgrandchildren, ColinandKerriAlbert,Michaeland ErinAlbert,andFabio&Giuliano Graziosi;andagreat-granddaughter, AudreyWilliams-Albert.Sheisalso survivedbyasister,FrancesPilson.
Aviewingwastobeheldon Wednesday,Sept.14,2022,from3to 7p.m.atRucksFuneralHomein Towson,Md.Amemorialservicewas tobeheldThursday,Sept.15,2022, at11a.m.attheRucksChapel.ServingaspallbearerswereFrankAlbert, TomAlbert,ColinAlbert,Michael Albert,FabioGraziosiandGiuliano Graziosi.Thefamilyrequestedthat visitorsrefrainfromwearingperfumes/colognesattheservices,as familymembersareverychemically sensitive.Inlieuofflowers,contributionsmaybemadeinAlbert’smemorytotheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company,35554AtlanticAvenue, Millville,DE19967.
MichaelAnnFraser,84
MichaelAnnFraser,84,passed awayonJune22,2022,atherhome inOceanView,Del.Shewasbornin Pittsburgh,Pa.,completedherearly educationinMaryland,andgraduatedfromWestLibertyUniversityin WestVirginiawithadegreeindentalhygiene.
Fraserbeganhercareerasadental hygienistforthePittsburghpublic schoolsystem,workingintheirprogramforyoungchildren.Shemoved toBethesda,Md.,in1969andwasa hygienistforseveraldentistsinthe area,untilsheleftthefieldandbecameasoftwaresalesrepforCom-
TheOceanViewTownCouncilhas purchased4acresoflandatthecorner ofMuddyNeckandDoubleBridges roads,alongtheAssawomanCanal,ata costof$500,000,tocreateanaturepark forthecommunity.
Fundingcomesfroma$211,747 portionoftheTown’sAmericanRescue FundActawardand$288,253froma SussexCountyExcessTransferTax grant,TownManagerCarolHouck said,addingthattheyarebothone-time grantsourcesandthat“noregularrevenue streamswillbetappedforthepurchase.”
ThepropertywassoldtotheTown byRaymondBerzins,trusteeofthe RaymondBerzinsRevocableTrust,and SusanL.Berzins,trusteeoftheSigurd F.BerzinsRevocableTrust.
“TheTownreachedouttoinquire abouttheirplansfortheproperty,which isinthetownlimits,”Houcktoldthe CoastalPoint.“RayBerzinsandfamily havedevelopedorsoldalotoflandin thearea,includingTidalWalk,which sits acrossthestreetfromthisproperty. TheywerequicklyinterestedindiscussingitssaletotheTownforthepurposeofanaturalarea.”
DescribedbyHouckas“apristine andscenicnaturalarea,”thenaturepark willhavearaisedboardwalkwithoverlookareas,walkingtrailsthroughthe woods,educationalkiosks,apicnicarea, parkinglot,andbikeandtrailconnectionstothepark.
“Havingmoreopenspacewithinour communityreceivedstrongsupportduring ourcomprehensive-planning process,andtheuniqueopportunities providedbythislocationforoutdoor recreationandaccesstonaturewithin
OceanViewmadethedecisiontoacquireitawin-winforourproperty ownersandthelocalenvironment,” OceanViewMayorJohnReddington stated.
AlthoughtheTownalreadyhas JohnWestPark,“Thisnewtownpark …willofferthecommunityaverydifferentstyle,onejustascommittedto aestheticsandbeingagreatpublic spacetobeproudof,butwithagreater focustowardtheenjoymentoftheenvironmentsurroundingourarea,” Houcksaid.
Councilman TomMalysaidthenew parkwill“providemuch-desiredand saferwalkingandexerciseoptionsina sectionoftownwhereit’sneeded.”
Aribbon-cuttingwillbescheduled, butcompletionoftheprojectdepends ontowneffortstofundthecost.
“Weareworkingonvariousgrants,” Houcksaid.
Publicinformationsessionsregarding schoolchoiceforthe2023-2024 schoolyearwillbeconductedateach IRSDschoolduringopen-housesessionsinAugustandSeptember.Representativesfromeachdistrictschoolwill beonhandtogreetparents,answer
questionsandprovideinformation abouttheirschools.
Thefullopen-housescheduleis availableonthedistrictwebsiteat irsd.netandonitsFacebookpage.Note thatmostschoolswillbehostingmultipleopenhousescateringtodifferent
gradelevels.
Thedeadlinetosubmitschool choiceapplicationsforthe2023-2024 schoolyearisJan.11,2023.ApplicationswillbeavailableafterNov.7.
Formoreinformation,contactthe districtofficeat(302)436-1000.
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Overtheyears,Fraserwasatirelessvolunteer:inPittsburghatafree dentalclinic,andlaterforSt. Gertrude’sSchoolforchildrenwith developmentaldisabilitiesinWashington,D.C.,whereherdaughter, Anita,wasenrolled.ShewasamemberofAl-AnonandanavidDemocrat.Shelovedtogarden,readand refinishantiquefurniture.Sheenjoyedmanyyearsofvacationingat thebeachandretiredinOceanView.
Fraserwasprecededindeathby herbelovedhusband,JackFraser;a sister,PatDerrickson;andtwostepsons,JohnFraserandWilliamFraser. Sheissurvivedbyherchildren,DiannePurcell(andThomas),Anita MariniandDavidMarini,whoresideinSussexCounty,Del.;three step-children,JamesFraser(and Grace),AmyFraserVanSlykeand JeffreyFraser,whoresideinupstate NewYork;10grandchildren;16 great-grandchildren;hertwosisters, SheilaBrittofOceanViewand KaarenWalkerofBoston,Mass.;and abrother,DennisKelly(andAlice) ofMaryland.Shealsoleavesbehind manyniecesandnephews.
AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldat11a.m.onMonday,Sept.19,
2022,atSt.AnnCatholicChurch, 691GarfieldParkway,Bethany Beach,Del.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggesteddonationsbemade toSpecialOlympicsDelawareby visitinghttps://www.sode.org.Condolencescanbesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
DonaldE.JohnsonJr.,76,of Lewes,Del.,passedawayonSunday, Sept.4,2022.HewasborninWilmington,Del.,onOct.9,1945,to DonaldE.JohnsonSrandMary Johnson.
HegraduatedfromConradHigh Schoolin1964andwasafour-year veteranasasergeantintheU.S.Air Force.
Heenjoyedwatchingthe PhiladelphiaEagleswithhisson DavidandgrandsonBrandon,travelingtoWildwoodNewJerseyand Pennsylvania,spendingqualitytime withhisbelovedfamily,takinghis grandkidstoamusementparksand spoilinghisgrand-dogs.
Johnsonwasprecededindeathby hisparents,DonaldE.JohnsonSr. andMaryJohnson.Heissurvivedby hissonDavidandhiswife,Chrystal, andtheirthreechildren,Allison, BrandonandEvan;daughterPaula andherdaughter,Mackenzie;daughterDonnaandhersonD. J.;andson MichaelandhissonMikey.Heis
alsosurvivedbyhisfriends,manyof whomheconsideredfamily.
AviewingwillbeheldonSaturday,Sept.17,2022,from11a.m.to1 p.m.atWatsonFuneralHomeat211 S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro, Del.,immediatelyfollowedbyaserviceat1p.m.Intermentwillbeheld privately,attheDelawareVeterans MemorialCemetery.Johnson’swish wasforgueststowearfootballattire and,inlieuofflowers,donationscan bemadeinhishonortotheEagles AutismFoundation(eaglesautismchallenge.org)ortheAmericanLegion.Condolencescanbesentonline atwww.watsonfh.com.
DuaneC.Lynch,87,passedaway suddenlyinhercaronSept.8,2022, surroundedbythegraceofGodand hergoodfriendDorisDorazio.Born onNov.26,1934,inDagsboro,Del., shewasthedaughterofHerbertand MyrthaCalhoun.
Shewasaveryfaithfulandloyal servanttoherGodandherfamily. Shelovedtotravel,playthepiano, attendchurch,cook(inheryounger years)andbeinthepresenceofher family.Shelovedandappreciated goodfoodandlovedtosharethestoriesofherenjoyment,especiallyregardinghergoodfriendMaria’s preparationsatCaféon26.
Togetherwithherfirsthusband,
VanMurrayBrowne,shestarted TuckahoeAcresCampgroundin 1966onherfather’sfarm.Vanlost hislifetocanceronJune20,1966, andsheperseveredwiththehelpof herparentsandSydneyandAgnes Hurleytokeepitgoing.Herfaith andstrongwillhavebeenabackbone initssuccessfulsurvivalof56years.
Sheremarriedin1968,toHoward Ly nchJr.,andtheyoperatedthe businessuntilHoward’sdeathon Jan.23,2010.Forall56years,she hasmadesuretherewasachurch serviceinthesummermonths,asshe coordinatedlocalchurchesand singerstoparticipateatTuckahoe.
ShegraduatedfromJMCHigh Schoolandwentontogainamusic degreeatPennHallinPennsylvania. Foryears,shetaughtpianolessons outofherhomeandplayedthe pianoinherchurch.Shequietlyand withoutfanfareparticipatedinher communitythroughtheDelaware CommunityFoundation.Shewasa veryloyalmemberoftheDagsboro GospelFellowship(nowCrossroad CommunityChurch).
Ly nchissurvivedbyhersonMark Browne(andPamela)andtheirtwo children,VanandLisa;great-grandchildrenAdison,Abott,Ashtonand AyvenandShawnMize;greatgrandchildrenSydneyandLuke;
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AviewingwastobeheldonTuesday,Sept.13,2022,attheFrankford ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 43ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.A funeralservicewastobeheldon Wednesday,Sept.14,2022,atthefuneralhome.TheRev.JimApgar,pastorofCrossroadCommunity Church–DagsboroCampuswasto officiatetheservice.Intermentwas tofollowatSt.George’sCemeteryin Clarksville,Del.Inlieuofflowers thefamilysuggestsmemorialcontributionsinLy nch’snametoCrossroadCommunityChurch,20684 StateForestRoad,Georgetown,DE 19947,orHowardT.EnnisSchool, 20346EnnisRoad,Georgetown,DE 19947.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
GlennRogerMiller,70,ofMillsboro,Del.,andformerlyof Lenhartsville,Pa.,passedaway peacefully,surroundedbyhisloving family,onWednesday,Sept.7,2022. HewasborninMoslemSprings,Pa.,
onJune19,1952,sonofthelate LesterMillerandShirley(Shenk) Miller.
HeretiredfromLocal500in Philadelphia,Pa.,asatractor-trailer driver.HedroveforCampbellSoup for20years,andretiredin2014after 13yearsofserviceforAcme.
HelovedridinghisHarleyDavidson,andfishingandclamming. Healsolovedspendingtimewithhis grandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.
Inadditiontohisfather,Miller wasprecededindeathbyhissister, KellySt.Clair.Inadditiontohis mother,ShirleyMillerofOley,Pa., heissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof 40years,DonnaL.(Reider)Miller; twodaughters,AmyRodriguezof Lewes,Del.,andBarbaraBurkhart ofLeesport,Pa.;fivegrandchildren, AliyaValdezandhersignificant other,CoreySteeleII,Brianna Burkhart,RaquelRodriguez,Rey RodriguezandAngeloRodriguez; andtwogreat-grandchildren,Corey andCaspianSteele.Heisalsosurvivedbytwobrothers,KevinMiller andhiswife,Barbara,ofPottsville, Pa.,andJaimeMillerandhiswife, Christine,ofOley,Pa.;anda brother-in-law,MarkSt.Clairof Fleetwood,Pa.
Servicesandburialweretobeprivate.Condolencesmaybesentonline byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralser-
vices.com.
NaomiP.Morrison,74
NaomiP.Morrison,74,passed awaypeacefullyonWednesday,Aug. 24,2022,athome.Shewasbornin Lewes,Del.,onJan.24,1948,tothe lateErnestSturgisandEstherM. PhillipsSturgis.
MorrisontiredfromtheUSDA, wheresheworkedasameatinspector.SheattendedtheCommunity ChurchofOakOrchard,aswellas St.JohnSecondBaptistChurch, wheresheservedasanusher.
Sheenjoyedfishing,cooking, playingcards,dressingupandorganizingfamilyreunions.Shewasa wonderfulmother,grandmother,sisterandfriendwhowillbedearly missed.
Inadditiontoherparents,Morrisonwasprecededindeathbyasister, MaryBailey.Sheissurvivedbytwo sons,MelvinWinslowPhillips(and Jeanette)ofSeaford,Del.,andEfrem Phillips(andCurethaBlackinston) ofMillsboro,Del.;twostepsons, DanielS.MorrisJr.ofDover,Del., andAnthonyMorrisofFlorida.She alsoleavesbehindabrother,Pete Smith(andGladys)ofCoolSpring, Del.;andasister,Dorothy“Dolly” CrawfordofMilford,Del.;anda grandson,EfremEmmanuelPhillips
ofMillsboro;alongwithextended familymembersandfriends.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat theCommunityChurchofOakOrchardatalaterdate.Lettersofcondolencemaybeemailedvia www.watsonfh.com.
EdwardJoseph“BaseballEddie” O’NealJr.passedfromthislifetothe nextoneonMonday,Sept.5,2022, whileinthecareofAtlanticShores Nursing&RehabilitationCenter,in Millsboro,Del.Hewasthesonof thelateEdwardJ.O’NealSr.and VirginiaE.HitchO’Neal.
O’Nealspenthisentirelifeinthe splendorandexcitementofbeinga boyinaman’sbody,duetohishealth anddevelopmentalissuesresulting fromchildhoodinjuries.Hewas eternallyoptimistic,lovedeveryone, andwasvirtuallyasavantregarding baseballfacts—ashecouldquote withouthesitationallthestatistics, battingaverages,runsandoutsof eachmemberoftheBaltimoreOrioles.TheBirdsneverhadamore loyalandexcitedfanthan“Baseball Eddie.”
Inhisyoungeryears,O’Neal
workedattheHolidayHousein BethanyBeachasahelper,andhe wasabelovedfixtureknowntothe localSussexresidentsashetraveled bybicyclebackandforthbetween Bethany,Millville,Clarksvilleand Millsborowithhisever-presentbaseballgloveandball.Afterthepassing ofallofthemembersofhisfamily, heremainedawardoftheStateuntil hisdeathonSept.5,2022.
Inaccordancewithhiswishes, O’Nealwasburiedprivately,beside hisparentsandhisyoungerbrother, whohaddiedinanaccidentin1969. HewasburiedwithOrioles-themed flowersandaBaltimoreOrioles plaque,anddressedinOriolesthemedclothing.TheRev.BobHudson,whowashisfriend,officiated andmembersofthestaffofWatson FuneralHomeattendedashis friends,notjustthecaretakersofhis finalrestingplaceinMillsboro Cemetery.Itwouldn’tbesurprisingif hewasmetinHeavennotjustbySt. Peter,butmembersoftheOrioles teamwhogotthereaheadofhim,to welcomehim.Arrangementswere beingprovidedbyWatsonFuneral HomeinMillsboro.
WilliamA.PrettymanSr.,91
WilliamA.PrettymanSr.,91,of Millville,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyathomeonSaturday,Aug.27, 2022.
HeproudlyservedintheU.S.Air ForceduringtheKoreanWar.He hadalongcareerwithBellTelephoneCompanyandretiredfrom Verizon,havingspecializedinfiberoptics.
Inhissparetime,heenjoyed musicanddancing.
Prettymanwasprecededindeath byhislovelywifeof62years,Joyce, andhisdaughterJaniceL.Crouch. HeissurvivedbyhischildrenRicky, Cathy,Glenn,BillJr.andBarry.He isalsosurvivedbynumerousgrandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat theVeteran’sCemeteryatalater date.
EuniceScheibeRollings,94,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawaythe morningofTuesday,Aug.23,2022, atCarrollLutheranVillageHealthcareCenter,whereshewasaresident.BornMay19,1928,in Baltimore,Md.,shewasthedaughter ofthelateJamesScheibeand Frances(Ellerman)Scheibe.
RollingswasagraduateofSouthernHighSchoolandattendedthe MarylandInstituteCollegeofArt (MICA).SheworkedasaRealtor intoher80s,forColdwellBanker andHickmanRealty.
Sheenjoyedtravelingacrossthe countryandworld,socializingwith
friends,andfamilygatherings.
Inadditiontoherparents, Rollingswasprecededindeathby herhusband,RichardNelson Rollings,whoprecededherindeath onAug.6,2008.Survivingherare hersonsRickRollingsandhiswife, Kathy,ofGlenville,Pa.,andMitch Rollingsandhiswife,Paula,ofOolagah,Okla.;abrother,JamesScheibe, ofHanover,Pa.;grandchildrenJason, Cody,Jonathan,Elizabethand Kathryn;step-grandchildrenEmily, JoeandAmanda;agreat-granddaughter,Serenity;step-great-granddaughtersEleanorandEliot;and manyniecesandnephews.
Memorialserviceswillbeheldon Wednesday,Oct.5,2022,at2p.m., atKrugChapelatCarrollLutheran Village,300St.LukeCircle,Westminster,Md.,wherethefamilywill receivevisitorsfrom1p.m.untilthe startoftheservice.Anadditional memorialservicewillbeheldonSaturday,Oct.8,2022,at11a.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch,67 CentralAve.,OceanView,Del., wherethefamilywillreceivevisitors from10a.m.untilthestartofthe service.Intermentwillbeprivate,in OceanView,Del.Inlieuofflowers, Rollingsrequestedmemorialcontributionsinhermemorybemadeto CarrollFoodSunday,10Distillery
Dr,Westminster,MD21157,tothe giver’slocalfoodbank,and/ortoSt. JudeChildren’sResearchHospital, 501St.JudePlace,Memphis,TN 38105.PrittsFuneralHome& Chapelwerehandlingarrangements. Condolencesmaybeofferedtothe familyonlineatwww.prittsfuneralhome.com.
Geraldine“Dini”CullenRomito, 83,ofOceanView,Del.,diedpeacefully,surroundedbyherfamily,on Saturday,Sept.10,2022.Shewas bornonMay29,1939,inNorthTarrytown,N.Y.,daughteroflate GeorgeW.CullenandHelena WalkerCullen.
Shegraduatedin1957fromClaymontHighSchoolinClaymont, Del.,wheresheexcelledinher schoolwork,becameheadbatontwirlerforthemarchingbandand metherbelovedfuturehusbandVirgil“Virg”Romito,andtheybecame highschoolsweethearts.Upongraduationfromhighschool,sheworked asasecretaryforDuPont.Upon theirmarriage,thecoupleimmediatelystartedtheirfamilyofsixchildren.
Romito’sverybusycareerasa mombeganat22yearsofage,yet shealsobecameatopsalesmanager forHomeInteriorDecorating.She ultimatelyfocusedherattentionon hergreatpassionforbridge,achievingLifeMasterstatusintheAmericanContractBridgeLeague.She thenopenedandsuccessfullyran ShufflesBridgeClubformorethan 25years.Shededicatedherenergy intorunninganall-aroundclubfor playersatallskilllevels.Shewasa
wonderfulteacher,introducingthe gamenotonlytohundredsofstudentsintheareabutalsohelpingto mentorotherdirectors.
Fromayoungage,Romitowasalwayslearningandexploringnew things.Itallbeganwiththeloveof games—marbles,cards,Scrabble, wordgames,horse-trackbetting, casinoslotsand,ofcourse,hergreatestpassion,bridge.Deeplyintelligent,hercreativespiritledherto pursuemanyinterests,includingastronomy,opera,fishing,vegetable canning,cakedecorating,piemaking, crafts,learningMandarinChinese, watercolorpainting,ancestryand, mostrecently,handbellringing.Her loveoftravelstartedinthefamily camper.Sheexpandedhertravels throughouttheU.S.andinternationally,includinglivingabroadinTaiwanandSingapore,whichinspireda travelbucketlistthatherfamilywill continuetocarryon.
Romito’sconstantsmile,humor, laughterandgenuinelovetoward otherswillbemissedbyallwhowere luckyenoughtohavespenttime withher.Theysharedpreciousmomentssittingonthebackporchin themorningwhileshedrankher freshcupofcoffee.Shewasfun,simplythebest,alwaysplanningsurprisesandadventures,establishing lifelongdearly-heldtraditionsand encouragingeachontheirownpath.
Hergrandchildrenreferredtoher as“TheGrammy”andalllovedplayingdice,cardsandcribbagegames lateintonight,withherbucketof quartersatherside.Herchildrenand grandchildren,familyandfriends willcherishthelegacyoftogetherness:“Familyfirst,keepdoingyour best,butmostofalltaketimeto enjoyeachotherwithunconditional love.Weholdmanycherishedmem-
SussexCounty—andCapeHenlopenStatePark—areincreasinglybicyclefriendly.
“Weseemoreandmorefamiliesand groupsridingtogetheronthetrailsand bikepaths,”FriendsofCapeHenlopen StateParkrepresentativessaid.
Inrecognitionofthat,theFriendsof CapeHenlopenStateParkhavecreated abike-relatedfundraisingeventthat willbeheldonSunday,Oct2.The event,calledtheTourdeFriends,isa bicycle-focusedscavengerhunt,opento individuals,familiesandteamsofall ages.Prizeswillbeawardedtocyclists whocompletethehuntandcorrectly identifyalloftheitemstobescavenged. Amongtheswagthatwillbeprovided toallregisteredparticipantswillbea commemorativeinauguralTourde FriendsT-shirt.
Inadditiontothescavengerhunt, DelDOT,SussexCyclists,andotherorganizationsandlocalbikeshopswillbe onhandtoconductabikerodeofor childrenages4to13,hands-onworkshopsonbicyclesafetyandbasicbike repair/maintenance,andotherfunactivitiesforthewholefamily.
CrookedHammockisthepremier foodandbeveragesponsorforthisinauguraleventandwillprovidealunch-
eon/after-partyand“backyardgames” followingtheconclusionofthescavengerhunt.
TheTourdeFriendsisarain-orshineevent.Participantsshouldarrive andcheckinattheHawkWatchPavilionstartingat8a.m.TheScavenger Huntwillstartat9a.m.andendat11 a.m.CrookedHammockwillbeserving foodanddrinksfrom11:30a.m.to1 p.m.
Participantswillneedtobringtheir ownbikes,andhelmetsaremandatory forallparticipantsyoungerthan18.
Incaseofinclementweather,alimitedselectionoffungamesandevents willbeheldintheOfficer’sClub,followedbylunchprovidedbyCrooked Hammock.
RegistrationfeesfortheTourde Friendsare:$35forindividuals,$60for familygroupsofuptofourparticipants and$10foreachextrafamilymember, up toamaximumofeightfor$100.
Totalparticipationislimitedto150 bikeriders,andadvanceregistrationis required.
Participantsmustpre-registerat https://www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org /tour-de-friends-info.html.TheFriends websiteacceptsallmajorcreditand debitcards,aswellasPayPal.
TheDelawareOfficeofHighway Safety(OHS)ispartneringwithstateand locallawenforcementinanticipationof DelmarvaBikeWeek,wherethousands ofmotorcyclesareexpectedtorollinto theDelmarvaareainconjunctionwith theOceanCity,Md.-basedBikeFest event.
Thehigh-visibilityenforcementwill runfromSept.15throughSept.18,with afocusonkeepingmotorcyclistssafeand areminderthateveryoneshouldbefollowingsaferidinganddrivingpractices.
Asofearlythisweek,therehadbeen 15fatalities,144crashesand47seriousinjuriesinvolvingmotorcyclesin2022.In 2021,Delawaresawitshighestmotorcycle fatalityrateinmorethan40years,with24 fatalities,inadditionto224crashesand66 seriousinjuriesinvolvingmotorcycles.The leadingcontributingfactorsinvolvingmo-
torcyclefatalitiesaremotoriststurningleft intothepathofamotorcyclist,aswellas motorcyclistsspeedingandimpaireddriving.Speedingwasacontributingfactorin 46percentofmotorcycle-relatedfatalities, andtherehavebeenfiveDUI-related crashesin2022—anincreaseof15percentoverthe9.1percentfive-yearaverage.
“TheDelawareOfficeofHighway Safetywantstoremindeveryonewho travelsonDelawareroadsthatweallhave apersonalresponsibilitytofollowtraffic safetylawswhichareespeciallyimportant toprotectvulnerableroaduserslikemotorcyclists,”saidKimberlyChesser,directoroftheDelawareOfficeofHighway Safety.“DelmarvaBikeWeekwillbringan influxofmotorcyclistsacrossDelaware. Responsibleandproperlyequippedmotorcyclistscanhelpreduceriderdeathsand injuries.Motoristsshouldbeawareofthe
dangersandchallengesofmotorcycleriding.Takingthetimetolooktwiceformotorcyclescansavealife.”
Asthesummerseasoncomestoan end,OHSofficialsalsoremindedallroad userstopracticesafedrivingandriding practicesthatwillhelpreducethenumber offatalitiesandinjuriesonDelawareroadways.
Motoristsandriders,theysaid,should makesureto:
•Driveandridealcohol-anddrugfree.
•Observealltrafficlaws.
•Obeythespeedlimit,tohelplimit theseverityintheeventofacrash.
•Driveandridedefensively.
•Yieldtomotorcyclists,especially whileturningatintersections,astheyare moredifficulttojudgespeedanddistance duetothesmallersize.
•Avoiddistractionsthatplacemotorcyclistsandotherroadusersatrisk.
•Whileriding,wearhigh-visibilitypersonalprotectivegearandDOT-compliant motorcyclehelmets.Learnhowtoidentify asafe,DOT-complianthelmet atwww.nhtsa.gov/motorcyclesafety/choose-right-motorcycle-helmet.
TheDepartmentofMotorVehicles (DMV)offersmotorcycletrainingcourses forridersofalllevels—novice,experiencedandadvanced.Toexploredriving coursesofferedinDelawareandfindthe rightcourseandlocation, visithttps://www.arrivealivede.com/respect-the-ride.
Formoreinformationonthecampaign,statisticsandeducationonmotorcyclesafety, visithttps://www.arrivealivede.com/respect-the-ride.
TheWomen’sCouncilofRealtors ofSussexCountywillpresentthe 11thannualBrasForaCause Fundraiser,atIvyinDeweyBeachon Sept.21.Afteratwo-yearhiatus,the fundraiser,BrasforaCause,isback again.Thethemeforthisyear’seven is“Superheroes—SavetheTatas!”
Moneyisraisedataliveauction —localbusinessesenteradecorated andthemedbratobeauctionedoff. Thebrasarewornbymodels(traditionallymale,butwomenmodelsare alsowelcome),andattendeesbidon theirfavoritebraasthemodelwalks therunway.
Theeventhasgrownthroughout theyears,withproceedsbenefitting breastcancerawareness,education andsupportservicesthroughthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalition, fortheCenterforBreastHealth throughBeebeMedicalFoundation andforeducationopportunitiesfor SussexCountyWomen’sCouncilof Realtors.
Doorsopenat5p.m.,andthe eventstartsat5:30p.m.Heavyappetizerswillbeserved,andacashbar willbeavailable.Ticketsareavailable inadvancefor$35atwww.wcrbrasforacause.comorfor$40atthedoor.
FormoreinformationcallDayna Feher,president,SussexCounty Women’sCouncilofRealtors,at (443)783-0727,orfundraiserchairpersonCherylMyers,ownerof AmerispecHomeInspections,at (302)218-0405.
TheCapitalWingoftheCommemorativeAirForce(CAF),inconjunction withtheDelawareAviationMuseum Foundation(DAMF),willprovide WorldWarIIwarbirdridesatthe DelawareCoastalAirportinGeorgetownonSaturday,Oct.1,duringtheannualWings&Wheelseventfrom10 a.m.to4p.m.Allparking,at$5pervehicle,willbeattheMarvelMuseum, 510S.BedfordStreet,withshuttles runningto/fromtheairportstartingat9 a.m.
WarbirdsscheduledtoappearincludetheB-25Panchito,aBoeingPT17 StearmanbiplaneandaFairchild UC-61Forwarder.Thepublicwillhave theopportunitytopurchasewarbird ridesinalltheaircraftasatributetothe thousandsofmenandwomenwho built,servicedandflewthem.Advance ticketingforanywarbirdrideisavailableonlineathttps://www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org/.Thepubliccan purchaseseatsontheB-25Panchitoas well,athttps://delaware-aviation-museum-foundation.checkfront.com/reser ve/.Warbirdflightsnotsoldin advancewillbeavailableforsaleon-site attheairport.
Therewillbeotherattractionsfor theentirefamilyattheairport,includingtheClassicCarShow,theU.S. NavalAcademyParachuteJumpTeam andanumberofaircraftonstaticdisplay.
TheCapitalWing–Commemorative AirForceandDelawareAviationMuseumFoundationarebothnon-profit
ABoeingPT-17Stearman.
501(c)(3)organizationsandarestaffed entirelybyvolunteers.Formoreinformation,contact CapitalWingRides@gmail.comor info@delawareaviationmuseum.org.
MembersofTempleBatYaminOcean Citywillcelebrate25yearsonSaturday, Oct.8.
TempleBatYamishostingacommunitycelebrationtohonorthe25th anniversaryofitspermanentHouse ofWorship.Theeventwilltakeplace onOct.8from6to9p.m.atThe BLUMezzanineoverlookingthebay on24thStreetandCoastalHighway inOceanCity,Md.Thetempleis invitingitsmembersandthesurroundingcommunitiestojointhe celebration.
Theeventisafundraiserforthe nonprofittempleandwillfeaturean iconicviewofthebay,heavyhors d’oeuvres,acashbar,plusgiftsfrom theorganization’ssupportingsponsors,includingsilentandliveauctions,atreasurechestofjewelryand awingspan50/50raffle.Ticketscost $50perperson.
TempleBatYamhasservedthe growingJewishpopulationonthe DelmarvaPeninsulasince1992. Pr iortotheconstructionofitspermanentbuildingin1997onOld WorcesterHighwayinBerlin,Md., memberscongregatedinvariouslocationsinOceanCityformorethan fiveyears.Thefundraiserisdesigned tohelpwithneededinteriorrenovationsofitssanctuaryandtheadditionofstainedglasstothememorial foyer,aswellasother“much-needed refreshening.”
TempleBatYamisaReformJewishcongregationcommittedtothe idealsandeternaltruthsofJudaism. ItsintentistomaintainthetraditionsandlessonsoftherichJewish heritagewhilerespectingtherealities andintegrityofinterfaithmarriages andinterfaithfamilies.TempleBat Yamis501(c)(3)nonprofitorganization.
Ticketstotheeventandmoreinformationareavailableatwww.templebatyamoc.org,byemailingTemple BatYamat
TempleBatYam97@aol.com,orby calling(410)641-4311.
TheIndianRiverSchoolDistricthadincredibleforesight,byall accounts,tolaunchaconstableand schoolresourceofficerprogramin 2013,almost10yearsago.Now,the constableprogramisbeingexpandedandnewschoolresource officersarebeingswornin.And theTownofOceanViewisholdingatowncouncilvotethisweek toactonPoliceChiefKen McLaughlin’srecommendationto maketheschoolresourceofficer positionpermanentandfull-time.
TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictBoardofEducationisalso consideringthatrequesttoensure continuityofanactive-dutypolice officerforthelocalelementary school.
PrestonA.Lewisistheadministratorofstudentserviceswithin theIRSDsystemandisincharge ofsafetyanddiscipline.
“Itrytopreachtoourconstables,whenwehavetraining,that youmustbealerteveryday.We couldhavea‘badday’everyorany dayoftheweek.”
Thedistrictisnotimmunetoat leastthethreatofviolence.
“Wehavehadnomajorissues,” saidLewisofschoolviolence.“We hadaseriesofbombthreatsearly inmytenure,andwehavehadto donewapproachestoschoolreunificationduringemergencies.Itall wentwell.”
ConstableDougMesseckspent 31yearsasnatural-resourcespolice officerbeforehisretirementand, afteratwo-monthsummerbreak, wasbackonthejobthisweek,now asanewconstableatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolinOceanView.Hewas seenpatrollingtheperimeteroftheelementaryschooltwiceonhisfirstweekas constable.
“Mysonisateacher,andheattended IRSDschoolsandIndianRiver,andI alsohaveaneighth-graderinMillsboro Elementary,”saidMesseck.Sohetakes hisjobverypersonally.
Messecksaidhehasknown McLaughlinformorethan30years, since1990,whentheywerefinishingthe policeacademytogether.Itwasaneasy conversationtobringMesseckaboard.
“It’sashamewehavetobehere.ButI amveryhappytosupportthiscommunityworkingwithstaffandthesestu-
dents,”saidMesseck.“Thesearenew times,andI’mheretokeepeveryonesafe forourschools.”
MesseckaddedthatMcLaughlinhad temporarilyassignedOceanViewSgt. RhysBradshawasresourceofficerat LordBaltimore,pendingthecouncildecisiontomakeapermanentschoolresourceofficeravailable.
“Wearetheirfriends,andweprovide counselforthesekids,”saidMesseck.“I havealreadyidentifiedthosekidswho arealittlebitafraidoftheirfirstweekof school,and[havebeen]tryingtoreassure them.”
Messeckagreedthatthejobrequires patienceandsaidaretiredlaw-enforcementofficeristheperfectmodelforthe
constableposition.
“Wehaveallofthevinegaroutofour systemsalready.”
TheIRSDboardisnowtalkingabout asecondreadingofcurrentschoolpolicy ontheuseofforcebytheseofficers.
“Currentpolicyisthatdeadlyforce maybeusedinactive-shootersituations,” saidLewis.“Deadlyforceisavailableto uniformedofficerswherethereisriskof seriousinjury.”
“Thecurrentsafetypolicyreviewisto makesureeveryoneunderstands:‘What aretherestrictionsandwhatcanthey do?’‘Whencantheyexhibitagun?’This isapolicythatwasadoptedalongtime ago—backin2013—andwhilewe wereaheadoftheschedule,wewantto
besurewearecurrent.”
“Wereviewthesafetypolicy everythreeyears,”saidLewis.“We reachouttolegal,incasewemight havemissedsomething.Wewant tobeinlinewithlegalandguidelinesinthestateofDelaware.This timearound,thereareonlysome minorrevisionsandeditorial changes.”
Parentsinterestedintheconstableandgun-safetypolicymaylook ontheIRSDwebsiteformoreinformation.
“Youhavetostopthethreatto thekids,”saidLewis.“Thathas beeninourtrainingsincedayone. Iamretiredlaw-enforcement,and Iunderstandyoumustgotoand disablethethreat.”
“Itusedtobeyouwouldcontain andwaitforaSWATteam,”said Lewis.“Ifyouhaveanimmediate threat,youneedtogotothat threat.Theywouldbeourfirst-responders.”
Asforpersonnel,LewisindicatedthatIRSDisstayingwiththe retired-officerformulaforhuman resources.
“Wearefillingtheconstable slotsnow,”hesaid.“Wearelooking toaddsomesubstitutes,ifthereare law-enforcementpeopleinterested.”
“I amworkinghardonfilling theseroles,”saidLewis.“Chief McLaughlinisaskingtohave IRSDfundaschoolresourceofficertobeatLordBaltimore,and thatisstillinconversation.It wouldbeoneofhisofficers.”
Lewissaidhewaswiththe DelawareStatePolicefor22years.
“Iretired2012,andIgotthe positionofadministratorofschool serviceshereatIRSD.In2013,intalking withIRSDandtheBoardofEducation, wewantedtoaddanotherlayerofprotection,andtheconstableprogramwas started.”
“Ourconstablesallhaveatleast20 yearsofasuccessfullaw-enforcementca reer,andwehavebeenveryfortunateto employmanygreatofficers,”saidLewis. “Thesekidslovetheirconstables.”
ThatloveissomethingConstable Messeckisexperiencinginhisfirstweek.
“Iamalwaysouttherecheckingwith ourofficers—itismymainfocus,” addedLewis.“Ioverseeschooldiscipline withinIRSD.Iseehowtheseguysreact totheconstables,”anditkeepsthepeace, hesaid.
TickledPink…ShoppingwithaPurposepresentedadonationintheamountof $985toSanta’sLettersInc.foundersSean andKristinaMaloneonFriday,Sept.2.The donationrepresentsaportionofprofitsfrom theshopforthemonthofAugustperownersEliseLindsey’andMichaelLoftus’commitmenttolocalareanon-profitsand charities.
“KristinaandSeanMalonearethemost generouspeopleinourcommunityandwe werethrilledtosupportSanta’sLettersInc. forthemonthofAugust.Manyofourshopperswerefamiliarwiththeirorganization, andthosethatweren’taskedformoreinformation,sowehopetherewillbeaboostfor themwithonlinedonations,too,”saidLindsey.
LindseyalsoannouncedthattheyhadselectedtheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteers (www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org)as theirSeptembernon-profit.
TickledPinkofBethanyBeachoffers homedécorandgifts.Aportionofprofitsis donatedmonthlyduringtheseasontovariouscommunitycharitiesandnon-profits.In additiontoTickledPink’sdonation,the ownershaveselectedamajorityofmerchandisefromvendor-partnerswhoalsohavea charitycomponenttotheirsales,arewomenownedbusiness,smallbatchenterprisesand alsomadeintheUSA.Since2021Tickled PinkofBethanyBeachhasdonatedmore than$8,640tolocalnonprofits.
MercantileProcessingInc.,a Delaware-basedmerchantservicesand point-of-salecompany,thisweekannouncedcompanygrowth.MPI’sheadquarterislocatedinSussexCounty,with asecondlocationinHavredeGrace, Md.Overthepastmonth,MPIhas rampedupitshiringefforts,bringingon pivotalpositionstoinclude:national salesdirector,headofmarketing,bank relationshipmanager,andapayrollspecialist.Expandingbothofficesand addingtotheirwell-organizedteamisa strategicplansetbytheCEOKyle MorganandCROKathrynMcMillan tocontinuethegrowthplanofitslocal company.
TimFunk,nationalsalesdirector,will bemanagingtheindependentagentdivisionofMPI.Funkwillberesponsible forengagingandmanagingnewagents, ISOsandpartnerswithMPIfortheir products,includingprocessing,payroll, giftandpoint-of-sale.With15yearsof industryexperienceandmorethan 10,000LinkedInconnections,representativessaid,“heissuretobeagreatfitat MPI.”
ShelbyLoudon,headofmarketing, will continuetodrivethebrandexperienceofMPI,aswellascoordinatecompanyeventsandadvertisingeffortsto meetsalesgoals.LoudonjoinsMPI withjustunder10yearsofmarketing experience.“Sheiswell-versedinthe creativespaceandlooksforwardtotakingMPI’sbrandtothenextlevel.”
SJakeVacura,bankrelationshipmanager,basedoutofFrederick,Md.,joins MPIwithfouryearsofexperience. WhenaskedwhyhejoinedMPI,he stated,“Iwaslookingforacompanythat Icouldcallhomeforquitesometime, andMPIexceededmyexpectations.” Vacuraistaskedwithmanagingbankrelationships.Someofthoseresponsibilitiesincludeworkingwithbankpartners toestablishaprogramandworktoward bankbranchesreferringprocessing,payroll,giftandpoint-of-saleclientsto MPI.Additionally,Vacurawillberesponsiblefortrainingbankpersonnelon theproductline,meetingsalesgoals,and providingongoingsalessupport.
AmandaCrisostomo,payrollspecialist,hassixyearsofexperiencespecializingintrainingandaccounting.Inthis role,Crisostomowillassistwithdemos, presentationsandonboardingnewmerchantsaroundthepayrollservices.“She willhelpdrivepremierepayrollexperiencesaswellasprovideescalatedsupporttoMPI’spayroll customers.”
“Thisisjustthebeginning.Wehave sethighexpectationsandplantorelease muchmoreexcitingnewsinthemonths ahead,”statedKyleMorgan,CEOof MPI.
TocontactMercantileProcessing Inc.,call1-877-508-2831orvisitthe companywebsiteatwww.mpiprocessing.com.
Whatdoseaglass,claydishes andartisansoapshaveincommon withSmashMouthBurgers, acousticguitarmusicbyNorman Gaitherandnativeplants?They canallbefoundatInlandBays GardenCenter’s7thAnnualArts intheGardenonSunday,Oct.9, from10a.m.to3p.m.(raindate, Oct.10).
Thiscelebrationofautumnnow boastsmorethan20localartists;a photoboothforfamiliesand friendsdesignedbyAlisonWebb, AIFD;abonsaidisplay;akids’ crafttable;andSouthern Delaware’smostextensivecollectionofnativeplants.
Thehighlightofthisyear’s eventwillbethecompletionofa participatorymuralatthegarden createdbyJohnDonato,tobenefit theCenterforInlandBays.
ArtintheGardenartisansinclude:
•JohnDonato—“Bold,humorous,vibrantprintsthatembody aunique‘smileimpact’withhighspiritedsubjectslikesurfinghorses,flyingpigsanddinosaursonpogosticks, yoursensesareheldhostagebyoutrageouslyplayfulcharactersandirresistibleblastsofcolor.”
•TravisBower—Woodencreations reflectwood’snaturalbeauty,transformedintobowls,vases,candlesticks, traysandmore.
•DeborahBryant—Uniqueone-
of-a-kindtabletoppotteryusingboth coastalandearthtones.
•CathyCranfield—Jewelryreflectingtheloveofthebeachandgardening combinedwithabitofwhimsyand
fun.
•MarianDowling—Nature andwildlifephotostransformed into notecards,canvas,andprints.
•JenniferMoon-Child— Scroll-sawcutoutsofbeach,animal andholiday-themedpiecesusinga varietyofwood,includingcherry, walnut,oak,ash,beechandmaple.
•JoyPeterson—Grapevinesilk wreathsadornedwithdriedflowers forfallandChristmas.
•AlisonSchweiger—Decorativebrooches,bowls,baskets,and hangingornamentsdoneinthe traditionalformofcoiledbasketry usingpineneedles.
•C-GlassSisters—Framedart pieces withauthenticseaglasscollectedontheEasternShore.
•KerryStewart—artisanal soapscreatedbyusingherbaland plantinfusionsororganicearth claysscentedwith100percentessentialoils.
•GaryStewart—Hardwood cuttingboards,servingtraysanda varietyofhardwoodproductsfor thehome.
•DelawareBayClay—Functional ceramicbeach-themeddishes,serving
pieces,andflowerpotsfor dailylife.
•MargieSamero— Steppingstonesmadewith auniquemixtureofconcreteandstainedglassto createfunctionalstepping stoneswithbeachandnaturedesigns.
•GeorgeTodd—Createshisworkoutofresin andwood,shapinghis “resinwaves”intocharcuterieboards,cuttingboards, frames,vasesandjewelry.
•SaltTown Candles/AmyShields Muller,SaltTownTrading Co.—“Inspiredbynature’s coastalsurroundings,we curateluxurioushomefragrancestocapturethe beautyofourregion’slandandseascape.Ourcleaningredientandethically-sourcedcoconut soycandlesaresustainable,non-toxic, andhand-pouredalongtheDelaware coast.”
•KimMcFadden—“Tapestryglass paintingtheworldwiththecolorsof peace,loveandkindnessreflectedin hangingvasesbasedonbeachandnaturethemes.”
•BethWhitman-Pitzer/MoonShell PaperCo.—Creativenotecardsinspiredbythebeach,flowersandnative plants.
• RachelPayne—Artworkmadeby andinspiredbynature,usedtocreatea varietyofitems,fromoneofakind printstojewelry.
•BackyardJellies&Jams—Featuringbeachplumjelly,frombeachplums foundalongtheshore,“theperfect gourmetgift,alongwithlocallymade jamsandjelliesguaranteedtoplease
anypalate.”
•MaryYeagleyBower—“Handmadetilesthatreflectsimplisticcolors andthediversityofnaturefoundon andaroundourbeaches.”
•ZoeSeavey—BoxesofTangerines is awhimsical,bohemian-stylehandcraftedjewelrycollection.
•TinaCelia—Bringingbackthe oldartofframedpressedflowers.
•StoryHillFarm—featureshandraisedall-naturalnon-GMOheritagebreedporkandpasturedeggs,anda varietyofotherlocallysourcedgoods, fromgrass-fedbeefandA2dairyto localhoney.
InlandBaysGardenCenterisopen MondaythroughSaturdayfrom9a.m. to4p.m.,andSundayfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SandyDanielsat(302)539-1839or events@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.
TheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibrarywillholdaHistory&AntiquarianBookSaleonFriday,Sept.16,from 4 to6p.m.,andSaturday,Sept.17, from10a.m.to2p.m.atthelibrary,at 111AdamsStreet,Lewes.
Morethan1,500booksonhistory andpolitics,aswellasawideselection ofold,unusualandrarebooks—some datingbacktothemid-1800s—will beavailableforpurchase.Pricesstartat $3,withproceedsbenefittingthelibrary.
Historybooksinthesalefeature Americanhistory(includingCivilWar, WorldWarI,WorldWarIIandthe VietnamWar),Russianhistory(includingtheSovietmilitary),Chinesehistory,andbiographiesofimportant figuresinU.S.andinternationalhistory (presidents,militaryfiguresandothers).
Volunteerswithboatsareneededto helptheDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysremovedebrisfromthebaysduring theAnnualInlandBaysCleanUpfrom 9a.m.to1p.m.onSaturday,Sept.17.
Theeffortwillfocusontheshores alongRehobothandIndianRiverbays, byboat,withcoordinatedcleanupsoccurringonlandaswell.Thewater-based cleanup,whichhasbeenorganizedbythe CIBsincetheearly2000s,issupported byDNREC.
Throughdonations,thelibraryhas accumulatedmorethan500antiquarian bookstooffer,includinglocalinterest, biographyandhistory.Theitemswill besortedbycategoryandprotectedby acid-freeclearbags.Pricingforantiquarianbooksissetat30-65percent belowonlineresellerprices.
“Ourvolunteersarestillmaking amazingdiscoveriesastheygo through thedonations,”saidCandaceVessella, presidentoftheBoardfortheFriends oftheLewesPublicLibrary.“Collectorswillfindsomerealtreasures—and atpriceswellbelowmarketvalue.”
Vessellanotedthatpeopleinthe Lewesareareallyappreciatebooksand tendtoholdontotheirfavorites,butas residentsdownsizeorbooksgetleftto estates,donatingbookstothelibrary canreallymakeadifference.
“We’redelightedtopassthesewon derfulbooksontopeoplewhowillappreciatethemand,intheprocess,raise much-neededfundsforourlibrary.”
Admissiontothesaleisfree,andall arewelcome.Creditcardswillbeacceptedforpurchasesof$10ormore. Everyoneparticipatinginthebooksale isbeingencouragedtowearamask.
TheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibraryisa501(c)(3)organizationdedicatedtosupportingtheLewesPublic Library,itsservices,andprograms throughvariousactivities,including fundraisingevents,volunteersupport, programmingsupportandbooksales. Proceedsfromthesalewillbeusedfor bookandmediapurchases,libraryprogramming,specialprojectsandotherlibraryneeds.Formoreinformation,visit lewes.lib.de.us.
Previouscleanupeffortshavenetted thousandsofpoundsoftrash,including plasticbottlesandbags,tires,cans,wrappers,fishinggearanddockinglumber. Trashinlocalwaterwaysisconsidered harmfultobothbayusersandavariety ofcoastalandaquaticlife,including birds,fishandmammals,suchasdolphins.
TheCIBisinneedofboatcaptains withpowerboatstocollectandtransport debrisduringtheclean-up.Boatcaptains
whoareinterestedinvolunteering shouldcontactGabriellaFritzat GFritz@inlandbays.org.
Thoseinterestedinvolunteeringbut whodonotownaboatarebeingencouragedtoassistwithtrashcollectionon land.Volunteerscanregisterforthe2022 CleanUponlineatinlandbays.org.Advanceregistrationisrequired.
Theclean-uplaunchpointwillbethe Massey’sLandingpublicboatramp,locatedattheendofLongNeckRoadin Millsboro.Volunteerswillbeassignedto specificcleanuplocationsfromthe launchpointonthedayoftheevent.
Volunteersshouldbepreparedforthe weather(includingpotentiallycooler, breezyconditionsonthewater)and shoulddressfordirtyandwetconditions. Workglovesarerecommended,and closed-toeshoesarerequired.Lifejackets willbeprovided.Volunteersalsoshould bringtheirownwaterandsnacksor lunch.
Thedayoftheclean-up,eachvolunteermustsignawaiverinordertoparticipate.Theeventisnotrecommendedfor childrenyoungerthan12,andparticipantsyoungerthan18mustbeaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian.
DNRECisonceagainlendingsupportthroughitsDelawareNaturalResourcesPolice.Sponsorsincludethe DNRECDivisionofFish&Wildlife, DNRECDivisionofParks&Recreation,DeweyBeachLionsClub,GFL Environmental/WasteIndustriesof Delaware,stateSen.ErnieLopezand theDelawareSolidWasteAuthority’s CommunityCleanupInitiative.
TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysisanonprofitorganizationestablishedin1994,andisoneof28National EstuaryPrograms.Withitspartners,the CIB workstopreserve,protectandrestoreDelaware’sInlandBaysandtheir watershed.Learnmoreatinlandbays.org.
Formoreinformation,contactCaitlin Chaneyatcchaney@inlandbays.orgor visitinlandbays.org.
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
ACommunityFunDayisplanned forSaturday,Sept.17,inFrankford TownPark,accordingtothepresident oftheLowerSussexNAACP,whichis sponsoringthefirst-timeevent.
LowerSussexNAACPPresident LucindaSpencesaidtheeventwilloffer freefood,fellowshipandfunforall,and thatshehopesitwillbethebeginning ofbuildingarelationshipwiththecommunity.
“Igrewuphere;IleftandIcame back,”Spencesaid.“Iwanttotrytoget thingsgoing,”thatwillencourageunity
within Frankford,aswellassurrounding towns.
ShesaidattheTuesday,Sept.6, FrankfordTownCouncilmeetingthat townofficialsandtheFrankfordPolice Departmenthaveworkedwithherin planningtheevent.OutgoingPolice ChiefLaurenceCorrigansaidheplans toattendtheevent,whichisscheduled for11a.m.to3p.m.
Spencesaidtherewillbegamesfor children,aswellasrafflesandsome speakerstobringthemessageofunity. Entrytotheeventisfreeofcharge. FrankfordTownParkislocatedatthe intersectionofClaytonAvenueand HickoryStreet.
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OnFriday,Aug.26, theBethany-Fenwick AreaChamberofCommercepresenteda $1,000checktotheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companyfromfunds raisedatthe65thAnnualOldTimer’sDay ClassicCar&Family Festival.Thisyear’sBeer Garden,sponsoredby BanksWines&Spirits, andCornholeTournament,sponsoredby BeebeHealthcare,were thetwoeventsthat raisedthedonatedfunds.
Presentedbythe ChamberandBunting &MurrayConstruction Corporation,Old Timer’sDayisafamilyfriendlyeventthatincludesfoodvendors, children’sactivities,a pettingzoo,historic walkingtour,music,and classiccarsacrossmultipledecadesasfarbackas the1920s.
Sponsorsincluded MountaireFarms,Bank ofOceanCity,Billy
Reese–StateFarm,MurraySod,McDonald’sof Selbyville,Rt.113Boat Sales,EdwardJones–ScottSmith,NorthwesternMutual,Lord’s Landscaping,WestFenwickCarwash,Bishop HastingFuneralHome, TrickTrucks,JamesK. KramerDMD,Funny FarmPettingZoo, MAGD,ForeverMedia (TheWave),theCoastal Point,47ABC–WMDT andDelmarvaTwo-Way Radio.
OldTimer’sDaywill returntotheTownof SelbyvillenextJune,on Father’sDayweekend. Tolearnmoreaboutthe SelbyvilleVolunteerFire Company,visitselbyville88.comasthey celebratetheir100thanniversaryofprotecting thecommunity.Tolearn moreabouttheBethanyFenwickAreaChamber ofCommerce,visitthequietresorts.comorcall (302) 539-2100.
TheRehobothArtLeaguewill offer“GettinginTouchwithYour PaintingSkills”withlocalartistJoe TerroneonSept.21throughOct.26. Theclassisforbeginners,aswellas moreseasonedpainters,andwilltake placeattheRehobothArtLeagueon Wednesdays,Sept.21throughOct. 26from6:30to9p.m.
Thesix-weekclassisopentostudentsworkinginacrylicsoroils. Eachclasswillcoveraspecifictopic, suchasdrawingskills,colortheory, composition,theimportanceofvalue andperspective.Participantswillalso learnhowtoreadatubeofpaint, whatkindofbrushesareneededand whatalternativesubstratescanbe used.
Individualinstructionwillbe giventoeachstudenttohelpdevelop aspecificplanforgrowth.Asthey advanceweekly,theywillbecome moreequippedtounderstandandanalyzetheirartwork.Thecostofthe classis$245formembersor$280for non-members.
Registrationisrequiredforall classes.Toregister,gotowww.rehobothartleague.orgorcalltheRehobothArtLeagueat(302) 227-8408,ext.112.Allclassesare heldattheRehobothArtLeague,locatedat12DoddsLaneinRehoboth Beach.
U.S.Rep.LisaBluntRochester(DDel.)recentlyvisitedthefuturesiteof CHEER’snewadministrativebuildingin Georgetowntohighlightthenon-profit agency’sCommunityProjectFundingrequestforthe2023fiscalyear.Thepotentialfederalinvestmentwouldsupport infrastructuredevelopmentoftheAdministrativeBuildingtohouseCHEERstaff inonecentrallylocatedspace,representativessaid.
CHEERprovidesservicestosenior citizensinSussexCountytohelpkeep themintheirhomes.BluntRochesteris advocatingfortheprojectastheapplicationmovesthroughtheCommunityProjectFundingprocessrunbytheHouse AppropriationsCommittee.TheCHEER applicationwasoneofonly15accepted outofmorethan100applicationsrequestingcommunityservicefederalfunding.
“Thisprojectrepresentsthefoundation forthenext50yearsofCHEER,”said KenBock,CHEERCEO.“Wearevery appreciativeoftheCongresswoman’ssupportfortheseniorcitizensinSussex County.”
Besidesthenewadministrativebuilding,theproject,knownas“GatewayEast,” willconsistsoffournewapartmentbuildingsforlow-incomeseniors.Allwillbe builton34acresbehindtheCHEER CommunityCenteroffSandHillRoad, eastofGeorgetown.
OnSaturday,Oct.8,Dewey
Beachwillonceagainbepainted pinkasTheStarboardhoststheir annualraceandfundraiserforthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalition (DBCC),DeweyGoesPinkandthe GugieRun.Lastyear’seventwasa milestoneofitsown,beingthe10th annualrace,aswellasthefirstbig racebacksinceCOVID-19.But thisyearisanothermarkerinthe event’shistory:Itistheyearthat TheStarboardwillsurpassthemillion-dollarmarkinfundraisingfor DBCC.
TheStarboard’sSteve“Monty” Montgomerysaid,“WhenAdam [Howard]andIstartedthisevent 11yearsagoasawaytohonormy motherandraisemoneyforpeople fightingbreastcancerinDelaware, wehopeditwouldcatchon,butthis isquiteremarkable.”
Partieswithapurposeareaway oflifeatTheStarboard,andthis oneisespeciallysignificant.Aseaof pinkturnsouteachyearforthis personalevent,andit’sdeeply meaningfultothosewhoparticipate.Almosteveryoneinthemassivecrowdthatpracticallyshuts downDeweyBeachhasaconnectiontosomeonewhohasfought breastcancer,orisasurvivorthemselves.Lastyear,morethan3,200
peopleparticipatedintheevent,and thisyear’seventissellingeven faster,evenwith3,500ticketsavailable.
“It’sawonderfultimeofyearto comeoutinDeweyBeach,enjoy theeasysunshineandtheautumn weather,andmeetupwithloved onesforatrulybeautifulevent,”organizerssaid.
Allofthemoneyraisedgoesto theDelawareBreastCancerCoalition,anorganizationthathelps peopleandtheirfamiliesfighting breastcancerinDelaware.Keeping allthatmoneylocal,anddirectly benefitingthecommunity,isof hugeimportancetoMontgomery, hesaid,andDBCC isanorganizationhismotherbelievedinaswell.
Crossingthemillion-dollarmark infundraisingfortheorganization bringsanextralayerofrevelryto thisyear,astheracebecomesanotheroneofthestaplesofthefall seasoninDeweyBeach,andallows DBCC tocontinuetoprovidecare andservicestothosefightingbreast cancerinDelaware.
Theracestartspromptlyat11 a.m.,andthepartygoeson,with foodfromBethanyBlues,livemusic andmore.Formoreinformation, visithttps://deweygoespink.com/.
ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
SouthBethanypoliceandtheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyrespondedthisweektoareportofamanin thewateratWestThirdStreet.Theman wasreportedashavingagapingleg woundandgashthatranthelengthofhis calfmuscle.
OfficerJanFarrelloftheSouth BethanyPoliceDepartmentandBBVFC EMSChiefPhilBrackinweretherespondingemergencyofficersonthescene afteran85-year-oldresidentslippedfrom
hisdockandtorehislegontheboatcleat, requiringatourniquettostopthebleeding.
“Hetorehisshinrightdowntothe bone,”saidFarrellindescribingtheemergencyresponsesituation.“TheEMSchief andIhadtopullhimoutofthewater aftertheownerslippedwhiletryingto boardhisboatandtakehiswifeoutonthe waterlastweekend.”
TheincidenthappenedonSaturdayafternoon.
“Itwasextremelyfortunatethatthe elderlygentlemanhadonhislife-preserver,”saidFarrell.“Whenheslippedoff
thedock withasevereleginjury,hemight havelostconsciousness.Hewasnotable togetbacktothedockonhisown”to emergefromthewaterway.
Farrellofferedappreciationtothe BethanyBeachVFCEMSresponse.
“TheEMSteamalwaysreachesusat SouthBethanyveryquickly.”
FarrellsaidBrackinandEMSworkers hadtoapplyatourniquettothegaping woundtostanchthebleeding.Theman wasthentransportedtoBeebeHealthcare andtreated.TheSouthBethanypoliceofficersaiditcouldbeexpectedthatitwould take“morethanstitches”toclosethegash
andthatsomeamountofreconstructive surgerywouldberequiredduetothenatureofthewound.
AccordingtotheCentersforDisease Control,therearemorethan3,980fatal drowningseveryyear,orabout11deaths perday—manyofthemwithinreachofa dockorshoreline.Whiletherewereonly 600boating-relateddeaths,accordingto CDCstatisticsfromthreeyearsago,nearly allofthemaredrowning-related.Wearing lifejacketswhileboatingcanpreventfatalitiesinthewater.Oftheboating-related injuriesanddeaths,86percentoccurwhen boatersarenotwearingalife-preserver.
thecampusofMarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchinOceanView.
Whiletheprogram,forwhichthere isnotuition,isaimedatstudentswho needextrahelpwithschoolworkandlife skills,itisopentoanystudentinmiddle schoolorhighschool.Variousphysical activitieswill emphasizehealthandfitness.Theprogramwillincludesnacks and“amessageofhope,aimedatcharacter-building.”Severalslotsarestillavailablefortheprogram,whichprovides one-on-onehelpwithhomeworkand tutoring.
EnrichmentofHopewillbeheld Tuesdays,WednesdaysandThursdays from3:15to5:30p.m.whentheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictholdsfull-daysessions.Studentswilltravelbyschooldistrictbusesfromtheirrespectiveschools totheHopeCenter,locatedonCentral Avenue,justwestofRoute26.Transportationtothestudents’homeswillbe provided,ifneeded.
Toapplyfortheprogram,contact TiffanyKelleyat familyandyouth@marinersbethel.orgor (302)841-8354.
tendSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,Southern DelawareSchooloftheArtsorIndian RiverHighSchool,willresumeTuesday, Sept.20,attheHopeCenter,locatedonE King St, Fenwick Island
OCEANSIDE! Just 30 yards to the beach. A very spacious home offers a living room with a gas fireplace, an upgraded kitchen with dining area, 3 primary bedrooms with private bathrooms plus an additional 3 guest rooms and 2.5 bathrooms, decks to enjoy the cool ocean breezes, 2 outdoor showers, and your own private pool with a surround deck to enjoy after a long day at the beach. Excellent rental history with $170,360 projected for 2022.
Minutes away from Ocean City and Bethany destinations.
MLS DESU2022456 $2,499,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Well maintained 2nd floor end unit condo with wetland views.
Turn-key and ready to move into. Offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen/dining area, living room with electric fireplace, Pergo flooring throughout and screened porch that offers phenomenal sunrises. Plus, a one car garage. Amenity rich community and short drive to the beach.
MLS DESU2028524 $409,900
Call Sondra Connor 302-245-1435
West Fenwick
Lovely coastal home in award-winning community. Well-appointed home offers open floor plan with 4 BR, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, spacious living area, first floor primary suite, office/den or extra sleeping area. Single level living with 2nd floor bonus room/4th bedroom. Beautiful custom back porch & 2 car garage.
Bayside is an exceptional community with Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf and fabulous amenities close to the beach.
MLS DESU2024130 $749,900
Call Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253
Lakes, Millsboro
Enjoy amazing golf vistas and pond views! This gorgeous home offers an inviting living room with a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a breakfast nook, dining room, office, den, luxurious primary bedroom with golf course views and a private bath, 2 guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Finished lower level with a rec room, dry bar with refrigerator, microwave, and cabinets, a bedroom and full bathroom. Plus, screened porch, a paver patio, 3 car garage and lots of storage. Enjoy the great times at Plantation Lakes with wonderful amenities.MLS DESU2024130 $749,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Waterfront! Enjoy mesmerizing water views from almost every room.
Fabulous end unit Grand Villa is an impressive home with numerous upgrades throughout offering a stunning living room with a new electric fireplace and easy access to the deck and the 4-season room, a dining room, an upgraded gourmet kitchen, gorgeous primary bedroom with a recently updated bathroom and 2 guest bedrooms with an updated Jack and Jill bathroom. Plus, a garage with storage above and a storage room outside the front door. Conveniently located near the gorgeous beaches, restaurants and shopping. MLS DESU2028084 $529,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Denton Woods, Ocean View
A beautiful like new home situated on a quiet country lane with no HOA and less than 3 miles to the beach. This impressive home offers a living room with electric fireplace, large country style kitchen with granite, stainless appliances, and dining area, stylish primary bedroom, 2 guest bedrooms, guest bathroom and a large deck. Do not miss out on this great vacation getaway or enjoy living year-round. Great location near golfing, fishing, restaurants, and shopping.
MLS DESU2027860 $399,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
This cottage-style home offers a spacious living room with a fireplace plus a large bay window, an updated country kitchen with dining area, primary bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower, 2 guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, beautiful hardwood floors and outside shower. Situated on a 1/2-acre lot. Small community with low HOA dues. Less then 2 miles to the beach.
MLS DESU2021756 $389,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Georgetown
You can have it All! Stick built home with hardwood floors. and knotty pine cabinets. Upgraded over time with family room, 2 car garage, patio and shed. 3 bedroom/1.5 baths. New roof, hot water heater, and septic system. Easy to see once pre-approved. Estate Sale. Only 10 miles to Lewes beach. Only $259,900
MLS DESU2025614
Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630
MLS DESU2025238
Ifthisquestionwasaskedinlate 2020or2021,itwouldlikelyhavebeena differentanswerthantoday!Ourmarket hasshiftedin2022,andit’smoreimportantnowthaneverfortheRealtorand lendertobehypersensitivetothiseverchangingmarketwe’reexperiencing.
Tobestanswerthisquestion,I’dhave tolookatthespecificsituationofmy client.However,therearefewthingsIwouldconsiderbefore makingarecommendation:
•Arethereotheroffersonthetable?
•Doesmyclienthaveadditionalfundstomakeupanappraisalshortfallshouldthatoccur?
•Hastheclientprovidedincomeandassetdocumentationto supporttheirpreapproval?
Iwouldonlyadviseonnothavingamortgagecontingencyif thedocumentationwasprovidedinadvanceoftheoffertoconfirmtheirqualifications.
Likewise,iftheclientdocumentedthattheyhavetheadditionalfundsinthecaseofashortfallandtheirrealtorconfirms theiropinionoftheofferprice,thenIcouldseesupportingmakinganofferwithouttheappraisalcontingency.
Clearandconcisecommunicationbetweenallpartiesiskeyto makingeitherrecommendationintoday’senvironment.
ProsperityHomeMortgage,LLC (302)537-5076
Anne.vogel@phmloans.com
Contingenciestypicallyprotect thebuyersfromlosingtheir earnest-moneydepositwithout breachingthesalesagreement.Ifa buyercannotobtainfinalapproval ontheloanbythestateddeadline onthesalesagreement,theycan backoutofthepurchaseandstill receivetheirearnestmoneydeposit.
Inaddition,appraisalsprovideanestimatedmarket valueofthepropertybyalicensedprofessionalbasedon detailedinformationincludingbutnotlimitedtocomparablesalesrecentlysold,replacementcosts,recent renovationsandanydeferredmaintenanceonthehome.
Someinstitutionsmayrequireanappraisalonthe property,whichcouldhinderyourabilitytopurchase thepropertyifthebuyersdonothavetheresourcesto coverthedifferenceiftheappraisalcomesinlowerthan thepurchaseprice.Alwaysconsultwithyourrealestate agentandloanofficerbeforewaivinganyappraisalor loancontingency.Forthemajorityofbuyers,itisnot wisetoforgotheappraisalandloancontingencies.Be smartandstrategic.Therighthomewillfindyou!
CoryWalsh TaylorBank (302)541-0500,ext.1505 CWalsh@TaylorBank.com
On behalf of TheTown of Millville, we would like to thank everyone who facilitated the Delaware State Police Operation “Troopers Have Your BACKpack!” The Town was overwhelmed by the generosity displayed by residents and business owners of the Town of Millville and its surrounding towns. There is no way to adequately express our gratitude in receiving these much‐needed school supplies for the children. We thank you all for your continued help and support for this worthwhile program, each of you made a difference in the lives of school children in Delaware!
Making anofferwithoutan appraisalorloancontingency doeshavesomerisktothebuyer, sortoflikeflyingatrapezewithoutanet.Thisstrategycanbe usefulinahighlycompetitive biddingsituation.
Ariskexample:ifabuyer planstoobtainamortgagewith 20percentdown,thenanappraisaltoqualifyforthe mortgagewillberequired.Iftheappraisalvalueis lowerthanthecontractualofferprice,thelenderwill lendagainstthelowerofthetwo.TheRealtorshould havedonetheirhomeworkonevaluatingcomparable recentsaleswiththeirbuyertodeterminetherisklevel ofmakinganofferwithoutanappraisal.Thisrisk wouldbegreatlyreducedifthebuyerhasadditional cashonhandtomakeupanyshortfallinvalue.
Theloanofficeristheprofessionalthatisbest suitedtoassesstheriskofmakinganofferwithouta loancontingency.Thekeyhereistogetthebuyerpreapprovedandtackleanyhurdlespriortotheirhome search.Anyrisksshouldbereviewedwiththeirclients. In theend,itisthebuyer’sdecisionwhetherornot theywanttomakeanofferwithoutcontingencies.
LizBayer ProMortgage (302)581-2035 LizForLoans@gmail.com
Inacontinuingefforttoprovide safetyandsecuritytoSussexTechnicalHighSchoolstudents,theSussex TechnicalBoardofEducationrecentlyapprovedthepurchaseofa newcamerasystemfortheschool’s buses.
TheAngelTraxmobilesystem cameraswereinstalledoneachbus andwereactiveonthefirstdayof school.Thenewsystemincludestwo cameras—onecoveringtheinterior, andthesecondcoveringtheexterior nearthestop-arm,facingpassing motorists’rearlicenseplates.
Thecamerasystemoperatesona
passivemonitoringsystemandalso utilizesapassiveGPSsystemthat canpinpointlocations(s)ofincidents andvehiclestatisticsincludingspeed, brakes,indicatorstatusandstop-arm deployment.
Thenewsystemreplacedaging camerasfromvariousmanufacturers thatwereoperatingonseveraldifferentsystems,representativesnoted.
Additionalfundswerealsoallocatedforanannualmaintenance contract.SussexTechnicalHigh Schoolwilloperate33buseswith13 differentcontractorsforthe20222023schoolyear.
Tourismisa$2.3+billion(and growing)industryinSussexCounty. Infact,morethan16percentofall jobsinthecounty—almost20,000of them—aretourismrelated.Tourism revenuesaveseachDelawarehouseholdnearly$1,600intaxeseachyear.
“Thisisdefinitelydue,inlarge part,toourfortunategeographicallocationandourbeautiful5Star beaches,”representativesofSouthern DelawareToursimsaid,“butit’salso theresultofalotofinitiative,creativity,planningandhardworkbythe manypeopleandorganizationswho strivetokeepupwithchangingtravel trendsandtocreateandprovidethe typesofattractions,events,activities, andservicesthatdrivevisitorstoSussexCounty.”
Arearesidentsandbusinessesare beingaskedtonominategroupsorindividualswhohavemadesignificant contributionstothetourismindustry inSussexCountybetweenOctober 2021andOctober2022.Nominations mustbecompletedandsubmittedby Friday,Nov.4,tobeconsidered.The winnerswillbeannouncedinDecember.
“TourismisahugeeconomicengineforSussexCounty,”saidScott Thomas,executivedirectorofSouthernDelawareTourism.“Thisisour wayofhonoringthosethathavegone aboveandbeyondtocontributetothe tourismindustryinourarea.Weencourageeveryonetoconsiderwho theythinkmaybeworthyrecipients oftheseawards,andtonominate them.”
Previousnomineeswhohavenot wonanawardareeligibleforre-nomination.
Thecategoriesandcriteriaforeach are:
(1)BestEvent
Criteria:ThisawardwillbepresentedtoaneventheldinSussex Countyduringtheeligibilityperiod andisbasedonvisitationdraw, uniqueness,out-of-areapromotion, helpingtospotlightSussexCountyas adestination.
(2)BestNewEvent(forfirsttime eventsheldinSussexCounty)
Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresentedtoaneventheldforthefirst timeinSussexCountyduringtheeligibilityperiodandisbasedonvisitationdraw,uniqueness,out-of-area promotion,helpingtospotlightSussexCountyasadestination.
(3)BestAttraction
Criteria:ThisawardwillbepresentedtoatourismattractioninSussexCountyandisbasedonvisitation draw,tourismeconomicimpacttothe
oriesinourheartsandareextremely gratefulforherfulllife,welllived, andsharedwithusall.Herwholehearteddevotionanddedicationto familyisalegacythatwillliveonfor generationaftergeneration.”
Romitowasprecededindeathby herhusband,VirgilA.Romito,and twinbrother,Gerald“Jerry”Cullen ofClaymont,Del.Sheissurvivedby hersisterPatricia(andFran) OkoniewskiofLewes,Del.;brother GeorgeCullenofWilmington,Del.;
sister-in-LawLynette(andRick) DavisofSarasota,Fla.,andtheirextendedfamilies;hersixmuch-loved children,SusanWest(andSusan)of Downingtown,Pa.;MaryEllen Hagerty(andEarl)ofChaddsFord, Pa.;LauriePatricia(andBill)of Kimberton,Pa.;Stephen(andAndi) RomitoofOceanView,Del.;Nancy Romito(andScott)ofChaddsFord, Pa.;andCarrieMink(andGreg)of GlenMillsPa.;13grandchildren, Ryan(andAmanda),Shawn,Kyle (andMaria),Casey,Corey(and Claire),Megan,Danielle,Makenna, Michael,Cullen,Andrew,Morgan andMerrin;andfivegreat-grand-
children,Kinley,Landon,Roman, ReaganandLuca.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldto celebrateRomito’slife,onFriday, Sept.23,2022,atMarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurch,81CentralAvenue,OceanView,Del.,where friendsmayvisitfrom9to10:30 p.m.,followedbyacelebration-oflifeservicebeginningat10:30a.m. Intermentwillbeprivate.ArrangementshavebeenentrustedtoParsell FuneralHomes&Crematorium, ClarksvilleChapel,OceanView,Del. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyasked peopletoconsiderdonatingtothe ACBLEducationalFoundationat https://www.acbleducationalfoundation.org/donate.phptohonor Romito’spassionforteachingbridge, ortotheAmericanLungAssociation athttps://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31272&mfc_pref=T& 31272.donation=form1.Romito’slife memorialwebpageandvirtual guestbookareonlineatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
LouiseB.Toomey,90,ofOcean View,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Thursday,Sept.8,2022,atherhome. ShewasborninOceanViewonJuly 28,1932,daughterofthelate WilliamBurbageandDorothy (Tyre)Burbage.
Sheandherhusband,Ralph “Pete”Toomey,werehardworkers andwerepoultrygrowersformany years.
Toomeywasalifetimememberof theMillville(Del.)VolunteerFire CompanyAuxiliaryandenjoyed playingcardswithherfriends.
Inadditiontoherparents, Toomeywasprecededindeathby herhusband,Ralph“Pete”Toomey, in1988;ason-in-law,BarryPr yor; andtwobrothers,AllenBurbageof Frankford,Del.,andRalphBurbage ofMillville,Del.Sheissurvivedby hertwochildren,BillToomeyand hiswife,Cissy,ofOceanView,and ConniePryorofMillville;four grandchildren,StewartPryorandhis wife,Megan,Jesseandhiscompanion,LindsaySteigerwald,of Philadelphia,Pa.,AshleyUlizioand herhusband,Brad,ofPittsburgh,Pa., andBillyEltonofFrankford.
Agravesideservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onThursday,Sept.15,2002, atMariner’sBethelCemeteryin OceanView,Del.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinToomey’snameto Mariner’sBethelUnitedMethodist Church,81CentralAve.,Ocean View,DE19970,orSt.JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalbyvisiting www.stjude.org.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
community,group-friendliness,collaborationwithaccommodations.
(4)PhilanthropicAward
Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresentedtoanindividual,businessor organizationandisbasedoncontributingtoandpromotingthewelfareofthecommunitythatmakes SussexCountyabetterplacetovisit. Nomineesshouldhighlightallrelevantresourcesandassistanceprovided tomakethecountyabetterdestination.
(5)TourismPartneroftheYear Award
Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresentedtoanindividual,businessor organizationandwillbebasedoncollaborativeeffortsworkingwithSouthernDelawareTourismand/or ChambersofCommerceinSussex County.Nomineesshouldhighlight sharedresourcesusedtodevelop tourismproducts,servicesorattractions.
The2021recipientsoftheannual awardsincluded:
·PioneerAward—WinterDelmarvaDogfishBirdINNgWeekends
·PerseveranceAward—Ashley Houdbert—VisitRehoboth/Visit Lewes
·PivotAward—FreemanArts Pavilion
·PhilanthropicAward—RehobothBeachMainStreetInc.
·TourismPartneroftheYear— DelawareSeaGrantCollegeProgram /UniversityofDelaware Pastrecipientsoftheannualaward alsoincludeVietnamVeteransMemorialMovingWall,theAmericanLegionFamilyofPost17,Lewes;Cinema ArtTheater,RehobothBeachFilmSociety;SouthernDelawareWine,Food &MusicFestival;DelawareBeachLife magazine;MidAtlanticSeaGlass& CoastalArtsFestival;Fire &IceFestival;LadybugMusicFestival;Freeman Stage;DelawareStateParks;Dogfish Dash;WinterWonderfest;Lefty’s Alley&Eats;DelawareBeachBook; ReturnDay;FirstAnnualBooBQue bytheSea;CapeHenlopenState Park’sGordonsPondTrail&Junction andBreakwaterTrail;WesternSussex TourismCommittee;TheFreeman StageatBayside;NassauValleyVineyards;theAppleScrappleFestival; DogfishHeadBreweryTours;theRehobothBeachFilmFestival;theLewes MaritimeHistoryTrail;theOceanto BayBikeTour;EatingRehoboth WalkingFoodTours;andTheSea WitchHalloween&Fiddlers’Festival.
Nominationformsandinstructions forthe2022SouthernDelaware TourismAwardscanbeobtainedat www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com/tou rism-award-nomination,orbycalling (302)856-1818.
TheFriendsofCapeHenlopenState ParkwillhosttheirannualWine, Cheese&BeerTastingintheparkon Oct.1.Theeventwillbeheldfrom4to 6p.m.intheOfficersClubatthepark.
Asattendeessamplewines,using theirincludedcommemorativewine glass,theywillbeabletoplaceanorder withR&LLiquorsforlaterpick-upat theirstore.Salesofthefeaturedbeers willbeavailableattheR&Lstoreat regularprices.
Thecheesetastingswillbeoffered with thesupportoflocalvendors.Inaddition,volunteerswillbepreparingappetizersdesignedtopairwellwith winesandbeersofferedfortasting. Friendsvolunteerswillbepassingout horsd’oeuvresdesignedtopairwell withthewinesandbeers.Thegroup’s traditionalraffle,featuringfunalcoholrelatedprizes,willbeback,too.PresidentJohnBraccosaidthisWine, Cheese&BeerTastingmayshowthe broadestrangeofflavorsyet.
Ticketspurchasedinadvancecost $27 each,whichincludesthefeeforentrancetothepark.Theyareavailable fromR&LLiquors,on2ndStreetin Lewes(from9a.m.to10p.m..)aswell astheCapeHenlopenStateParkOffice (from9a.m.to4p.m.),andtheLewes ChamberofCommerce(10a.m.to4 p.m.).Ticketswillalsobesoldatthe doorfor$30,cash,creditordebitcards
accepted.Thepricealsoincludesacommemorativewineglassforuseintasting.
TheOfficer’sClubhasaspacious publicareawithacommandingfireplace.Thereisplentyofparking.The historicclubbuildingwasbuiltbefore WorldWarIIaspartofFortMiles, nowCapeHenlopenStatePark.Its fireplaceissaidtobemadeofstones salvagedfromtheoriginal1767Cape HenlopenLighthousethatcollapsedin 1926.TheOfficer’sClubislocatedat YouthCamp#3.DirectionstotheClub willbeclearlypostedinthepark.
TheFriendsofCapeHenlopenState Parksponsorsavarietyofactivitiesin supportofthepark.Theactivitiesinc ludepurchasingbenches,operatingthe freebicycleloanprogramattheBike Barn,maintenanceoftrails,constructingthechildrens’playground,supportingoftherecentlyupgradedospreycam, reconstructingofthehawkwatchplatformandofferingeducationfundsfor statewideschoolstobringstudentsinto theparkfornatureopportunities.
PeopleinterestedinmoreinformationabouttheFriends’currentandpast projectsandforinformationaboutjoining orvolunteeringordonatingmay visittheirwebsiteatwww.friendsofcapehenlopen.org,whichalsoincludesa photogalleryoflastyear’sevents,oremailthematfochsp@gmail.com.
FreeWrite— ThroughanagreementbetweenSouthCoastalLibraryandtheRehobothBeachWritersGuild(RBWG),the RBWGwillhostaweeklyFreeWritesession atthelibraryfrom10:30a.m.to12:30p.m. Participants18andolderofallskilllevels willpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.EachFreeWrite isfacilitatedbyaRBWGmemberwithexperienceinteaching,writingand/orleading suchgroups.Participationisfree,andreg istrationisnotrequired.
PerennialMaintenance— TheMillsboro GardenClubishostingaclassonperennial maintenanceatEastCoastGardenCenterat 10a.m.Perennialgardensarerelatively low-maintenanceoncetheplantsareestablished,butdorequiresomeupkeep.The costis$10,andisacceptedatthedoor.To register,visitmillsborogardenclub.com.
GentleYoga— TheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeachwillofferagentleyogaclass from9to10a .m.MyraStock,acertified 500RYTinstructorandregisteredYogafor Arthritisteacherwillofferthein-personyoga classforthosewhohavenotattendedoneof theclassespreviously.Ayogamatisrequiredandisnotprovided.Participantsare alsobeingencouragedtobringatowelfor extracushioning.Registrationislimitedat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9257543, orregisterbyphonebycallingthelibrary. Thelibraryislocatedat43KentAvenue, Beth anyBeach.Formoreinformation,call (302)858-5518orvisit www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.
SilentAuction— DelawareWomenadeis hostingavirtualsilentauctiontobenefit PeoplesPlaceSAFEprogram,from9a.m. onSept.16through9p.m.onSept.25.The SAFEprogramprovideshousingforvictims ofdomesticviolenceandtheirchildrenin SussexandKentCounties.Allprofitsfrom theauctionwillbegiftedtoSAFE.Youmust createanaccountbeforeyouare ableto participate,anditrequiresminimalinformationandcanbedonepriortothebeginning oftheauction.Paymentwillbeaccepted throughPayPal.Forinformationontheauctionitemsortojoin,gotowww.32auctions.com/DEWomenadeGamesDay2022.
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenforthepubliconthethirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctoberfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.Therearevariousrailroad andtownartifactsdatingbacktotheea rliesttownagriculturaldaysthroughlate20th Century.Policememorabiliaisalsoondisplay.Admissionisfree,andthemuseumis locatedat6RailroadAvenue.Formoreinformation,visitselbyville.delaware.gov.
DelawareWomenade— TheDelaware Womenade5thAnnualGamesDaywilltake placeatOceanViewVFWPost7234from9
a.m.to3:30p.m.Therewillbegametables, acontinentalbreakfast,lunchwithbubbly, dessert,acashbar,basketraffle,50/5 0 andasilentauction.Thedonationis$60 perperson,withallproceedsbenefitingthe People’sPlacedomesticviolencevictims andsurvivorsinSussexandKentCounties. Forinformation,emaildelawarewomenade@gmail.com.
ChorusOpenHouse— TheDelmarvaChorus ofSweetAdelinesInternationalisholdingan OpenHouseattheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenterat6p.m.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)208-4009orvisit delmarvachorus.org.
AdultPuzzles— S outhCoastalLibraryis hostingaPuzzles&Coloringeventfor adultsfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m.Thereis anadultcoloringstation,alongwithjigsaw puzzles,crosswords,SudokuandWord
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OnAug.16-17,theCrippleCreekGolf ClubhostedthePinkonthePatio Ladies’PartyandRallyforaCureGolf Tournament.Theyearlyeventbenefits theDelawareBreastCancerCoalition. Picturedpresentingtheeventdonation are,fromleft:firstrow,DianRuberia, GloriaFarrar,NancyFocht,Meridith RothsteinandchairmanLindaZadjura; and,secondrow,ConnieHoldridge,Mary AnnKenney,MaryAnnGrigoletti,Rita Schaffran andPatVallesse.
TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague willsupporttheDelawareSenior OlympicsduringitsannualtournamentinDoveratSchutteParkon Saturday,Sept.24.TheOTSis sendingfourteamsofdifferentage groupstoplayduringthecompetition.
ThefourOTSall-starteamswill featuremorethan60oftheleague’s playersandcoaches,eachofwhom capturedamedalduringthe2021 tourney.
DaveLovelaceandCarlPierce willmanagethe75-and-olderteam. JesseBareandPatCareywillmanagethe70-74team.SteveUngerand KeithPurdywillmanagethe65-69 teamthatwonthe2021goldmedal. PatSullivanandBobLaDucawill managethe60-64team.
Admissiontothetournamentis free.Intheeventofinclement weather,theraindatewillbeSunday, Sept.25.
Foradditionalinformationabout OTS,visitthewebsiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues /118816.
Finds.Participationisfree,andregistration isnotrequired.
MarkerspaceMonday— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingaspecialHauntedMarkerspaceMondayeventfrom1to4:30p.m., wherepeoplehavetimetocreatetheirown spookyDIYproject.Noregistrationis neededatthefollowing“marker”stations: ButtonMaker,AdultColoring,Jewwelry Making.Registrationisrequiredfor30minutecircuitappointments.Pleasevisit delawarelibraries.libcal.com.
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelp peoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosingaloved one.Thereisnofeeformaterials,andthe groupmeetsatTheRiverChurchinFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Toregister,visitriveronline.church.
AARPMeeting— AARPholdsameeting luncheonatCrippleCreekthethirdTuesday ofthemonth,featuringaguestspeakerthis monthwhowilldiscussthehistoryandprogramsof feredattheIndianRiverLife-SavingStation.Formoreinformation,call(302) 541-9412.
MOAAMeeting— TheMilitaryOfficersAssociationofAmerica(MOAA)Southern DelawareChaptermeetsonthethirdTuesdayofeachmonthfromJanuarythrough Mary,andSeptemberthroughNovember,at theLewesDineratnoon.Thechapteris opentomenandwomenwhohaveserved orareservingonactivedutyorinoneofthe
reservecomponentsasacommissionedor warrantofficerinoneoft heU.S.uniformed services,aswellassurvivorsofanydeceasedindividuals.Formoreinformation, call(301)943-3434.
iPad&AppleUsers— TheiPadandApple UsersGroupshavemerged,andtheymeet atSouthCoastalLibraryfrom11a.m.to noon.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, tipsandaskquestions.Themeetingwill takeplaceindoorswithsocialdistancing. Thefirst20patronswhoregisterforin-personseatingwillbeguaranteedaseatinthe audience.Subsequent registrantsmay watchviaZoom.Registrationisrequired andavailableat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9222580 orbycalling(302)858-5518.
Zumba!— SouthCoastalLibraryishosting JohannaandLindaforaZumbaclassfrom 4to5p.m.Thereislimitedspace,andparticipantsmustsociallydistance.Registration isnotrequired.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist ChurchwillhostafallBiblestudy,called “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.Formore information,andtoregister,visitthemonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.This isasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTimefrom 10to10:45a.m.forchildrenagesbirthto 2.Participantscanbegintolearnl anguage, social,motorandlisteningskillsthrougha varietyofactivities.Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTimefrom11 to11:45a.m.forchildrenages3to5.Participantscanenjoyavarietyofactivitiesdesignedtohelpwithlanguageacquisition andimprovepre-literacyskills.Activities mayincludestories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registrationisnotrequired.
MindfulEating— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingSharonMack,MS,Beebe’sIntegrativeHealthandWellnessCoach,forafree educationalclassonmindfuleatingfrom2 to3p.m.ThisissponsoredbyBeebe,andis ahybridevent.Participantsmayattendin person,orviaZoom.In-personattendees mustwearmask/facecoverings.Toregister, visit delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9266036
FreeWrite— ThroughanagreementbetweenSouthCoastalLibraryandtheRehobothBeachWritersGuild(RBWG),the RBWGwillhostaweeklyFreeWritesession atthelibraryfrom10:30a.m.to12:30p.m. Participants18andolderofallskilllevels willpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.EachFreeWrite isfacilitatedbyaRBWGmemberwithexperienceinteaching,writingand/orleading suchgroups.Participationisfree,andregistrationisnotrequired
GuitarConcert— SouthCoastalLibrarywill hostclassically-trai nedlocalmusicianDouglasSethforafreeguitarconcertfrom4to 5p.m.Registrationisappreciatedat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9257544
AAUWCelebration— TheCoastalGeorgetownbranchoftheAmericanassociationof UniversityWomenwillcelebrateits65thanniversaryatBigFishGrillinRehobothbeach at11a.m.TheguestspeakerwillbeCristi Gillean,theformerbranchpresident,and currentpresidentofAAUW-Delaware.Inaddition,thebranch willhonoritsmemberof theyear,andrecognizeallmemberswho havebeeninvolvedfor20yearsormore. Formoreinformationgotogeorgetownde.aauw.net.
GentleYoga— TheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeachwillofferagentleyogaclass from9to10a.m.MyraStock,acertified 500RYTinstructorandregisteredYogafor
• Did you know that you can buy a home with only 3% down which can be fully gifted by a relative, ancé/ ancée, or domestic partner for a rst time homebuyer to purchase their primary home with Conventional nancing?
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Arthritisteacherwillofferthein-person yogaclassforthosewhohavenotattended oneoftheclassespreviously.Ayogamatis requiredandisnotprovided.Participants arealsobeingencouragedtobringatowel forextracushioning.Registrationislimited at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9257544 ,orregisterbyphonebycallingthelibrary. Thelibraryislocatedat43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach.Formoreinformation,call (302)858-5518orvisit www.sout hcoastal.lib.de.us.
TrainsandToys— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubisholdingaTrain&ToyShow attheRoxanafirehousefrom9a.m.to2 p.m.Admissionis$6,withchildrenunder 10welcomedfornocharge.Therewillbe operatinglayouts,refreshmentsanddoor prizes.Formoreinformation,callBillZiegler at(302)537-0964orvisitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
AdultPuzzles— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaPuzzles&Coloringeventfor adultsfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m.Thereis anadultcoloringstation,alongwithjigsaw puzzles,crosswords,SudokuandWord Finds.Participationisfree,andregistration isnotrequired.
DanceWorkshop— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingdanceinstructorJohnBrillantesfor
afunandinstructionaldanceworkshop from10to11:30a.m.Duetosocialdistancing,theclassislimitedto20participants,andpatronsarerequiredtobringa partnerandwear leather-soledshoes.Registrationisnotrequired.
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelp peoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosingaloved one.Thereisnofeeformaterials,andthe groupmeetsatTheRiverChurchinFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Toregister,visitriveronline.church.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist ChurchwillhostafallBiblestudy,called “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.Formore information,andtoregister,visitthemonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmento ftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonthat theOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost 166on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarines andNavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedin theCorps,livinginWorcesterorSussex Counties,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoining
theorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call (410)430-7181oremail websergeant@first statemarines.org.
LoveLifeConference— Mariner’sBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingalive streamoftheJoyceMeyersLoveLife Women’sConference.OnFriday,therewill beaChrisTomlinconcertfrom7to9p.m., andSaturdaywillfeaturespeakersandworshipmusicfrom9a.m.to3p.m.Thereisa $20registrationfee,whichincludeslunch. Toregister,call(302)539-9510orgoonlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registration/events /1406114.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,v isit thematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.
PokerRallye— Justin’sBeachHouse’s Poker,ScrabbleandFunCarRallyIXwill startoffatHookedUpAleHouse&RawBar. TherestaurantwillofferaDine&Donate from11a.m.to4p.m.Participantscanreg-
isterfortheRallyebetween10and11a.m. atHookedUp,andtherewillbeadrivers’ meetingat11a.m.Thefirstcarisoffat 11:15a.m.Thisisrainorshine,andthe costis$30percar.Allproceedsbenefit Justin’sbeachHo use.Formoreinformation, callBobL.at(443)299-9125orBobS.at (845)656-5438.
SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethefirst Tuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30p.m. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
GriefSupport— GriefSharei saweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelp peoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosingaloved one.Thereisnofeeformaterials,andthe groupmeetsatTheRiverChurchinFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Toregister,visitriveronline.church.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist ChurchwillhostafallBiblestudy,called
Sunday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.
9:31 p.m. on , WCPB
The Season 50 broadcast premiere features Nashville Ballet’s “Black Lucy and The Bard,” which explores the love life of William Shake speare and his muses, the “Dark Lady” and “Fair Youth,” presenting the idea that these subjects and inspirations in his love sonnets were a black woman and a young man. The original score features Grammy Award-winning artist and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi, with spoken word performed by poet Caroline Ran dall Williams.
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One of the most polarizing major releases of 2017, Zach Snyder’s follow-up to 2016’s “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” finds the titular league of superheroes forming to honor Superman’s memory and save Earth from the villainous Steppenwolf (Ciaran Hinds). The stellar ensemble includes Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Ezra Miller, Amy Adams and Gal Gad ot, among many others.
8 p.m. on , WCPB
The U.S. and the Holocaust
From filmmakers Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein comes this three-part series about how the American people grappled with one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the 20th century, the Holocaust, and how this struggle tested the ideals of our democracy. The film dispels the competing myths that Americans either were ignorant of what was happening to Jews in Europe, or that they merely looked on with callous indifference. The truth is much more nuanced and compli cated, and raises questions that remain essential to our society today.
9 p.m. on ¨ AMC
The Season 1 finale episode “La Dona” tells the haunting tale of an apocalypse-traumatized couple Idalia (Daniella Pineda) and Eric (Danny Ramirez) who may or may not be tormented by a haunted house. Their terrifying memories coupled with inexplicable phenom ena taking place in the secluded house take a toll on the couple’s psyche and their relationship that seems to be rooted in death forever.
8 p.m. on % FOX µ WTXF 9-1-1
The end of Season 5 gave us a lot of shocking moments and we’re finally getting a chance to see where all of that was headed in the Season 6 premiere. Among the questions: are Buck (Oliver Stark) and Taylor (Megan West) really splitting up? What’s the status of Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Chimney’s (Kenneth Choi) relationship? Is Bobby (Peter Krause) going to hold on to his sobriety? What we do know is that Angela Bassett and Corinne Massiah will return.
8 p.m. on + WBAL
We can finally breathe again — the Season 22 premiere of our favorite singing competition returns. Last year history was made as Girl Named Tom became the first group to win. But one thing we know is that Team Kelly will not be bringing home another trophy this time around as this year’s coaches include Blake Shelton, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and new coach Camila Cabello. Will the “Havana” singer have beginner’s luck? Or will the newly-married Stefani pick up where she left off?
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The team pivots when their sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands in the Season 5 premiere episode “Hero’s Journey.” Also, Jubal’s (Jeremy Sisto) promise to be present at his son’s birthday party is put to the test as the case continues to heat up. Zeeko Zaki, Alana De La Garza, Katherine Renee Turner and John Boyd also star.
10 p.m. on + WBAL New Amsterdam
Bloom (Janet Montgomery), Iggy (Tyler Labine) and Reynolds (Jocko Sims) rally around Max (Ryan Eggold) as he deals with the fallout from Helen’s (Freema Agyeman) decision. Bloom gives extra space to Leyla (Shiva Kalaiselvan) but she’s in for a surprise. Reynolds and Wilder (Sandra Mae Frank) help a young terminal patient realize his dream to “star” in a Bollywood show. Iggy has a breakthrough with a challenging patient in the Season 5 premiere episode titled “TBD.”
8 p.m. on & WBOC Survivor
After 22 years, 620 episodes, 646 contestants and 639 torch snuffs, it’s time for 18 strangers to get stranded on the beautiful islands of Fiji in hopes of surviving long enough to claim the $1 million prize. The two-hour Season 43 premiere brings us yet another social experiment where people must manage risk over reward in a complex social game of wills and skills. Castaways include a U.S. Paralympian, a pharmacist, a clinical psychologist, an event planner and a pet cremator. Jeff Probst hosts. 9 p.m. on _ WMDT
Abbott Elementary
Teachers are back for development week, a time to prepare before the students’ first day of school. Post-breakup, Janine (Quinta Brunson) is determined to start the year off right and takes on organizing the faculty mixer, announcing a special celebrity surprise she planned for the kids’ first day. Meanwhile, Ava (Janelle James) runs a side hustle out of the school parking lot and Gregory (Tyler James Williams), now a full-time teacher, is in over his head with the curriculum in the Season 2 premiere “Development Day.”
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The “Law & Order” multiverse seemed to grow exponentially when Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) made his return in this spinoff.
The series’ Season 3 premiere “Gimme Shelter — Part 1,” begins the first time that the “L&O” series “Organized Crime,” “SVU” and the original do a three-show crossover event covering one crime that covers all the bases. This episode also features the new faces of Rick Gonzalez (“Arrow,” “Coach Carter”) and Brent Antonello (“Pam & Tommy”) as new detectives assigned to the unit. Danielle Moné Truitt and Ainsley Seiger also star.
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Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music
Legendary screenwriter and television producer Norman Lear (“All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Sanford and Son,” “One Day at a Time,” “Maude,” “Good Times”) celebrated his 100th birthday in July and the icon is feted in this two-hour special. A host of celebrity guests and musical performances pay homage to producer, activist and philanthropist who continues to work, currently planning a reboot of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.”
TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyintroduceditsnewDialogueTowardEnding Racismprogram.Beginningtheweek ofSept.25,theseven-weekseriesof structuredconversationswillfocuson endingracismanditscorrosiveconsequences.Participantswillhaveopportunitiestoengageindeepreflection andconversationsaboutracism,withan invitationtojoinSDARJ’sDialogue AlumniGroupuponcompletionofthe program.
Duringthisfallpilotseason,SDARJ willoffertwoin-persongroups,one
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“RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.Formore information,andtoregister,visitthemonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
FamilyFunDay— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubishostingits2ndAnnualFamilyFun DayatMillvilleBoardwalkfrom11a.m.to4 p.m.Therewillbeminiaturegolf,basketsto raffleandplentyoffamilyfun.Itisanonprofitorganization,andallproceedsgoback intothecommunityviaserviceprojectsand scho larships.
meetingattheLewisPublicLibrary andanotherattheRichardAllen SchoolinGeorgetown,andonevirtual groupthatwillmeetviaZoomvideoconference.Participantswillgatherin studycirclesofeightto12peoplewho willmeetwithtrainedfacilitatorsonce aweektotalkaboutrace,racismand possiblesolutionstoendracism.
“Racismaffectsourcommunityand everyperson’squalityoflife,”saidDon Peterson,chairoftheSDARJOutreach Committee.“Itshowsupininequities betweengroupsandintensionsamong peoplefromdifferentethnicback-
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelp peoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosingaloved one.Thereisnofeeformaterials,andthe groupmeetsatTheRiverChurchinFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Toregister,visitriveronline.church.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeac hbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho
grounds,andweneedtofaceitheadon.Sofar,over100SussexCountyresidentshavecompletedoursponsored dialogueprogram.Weareproudtobe partofthegrowingmovementchallengingracisminoursociety.”
CharlotteKing,chairofSDARJ, saidsheis“greatlyencouragedbythe levelofcommitmenttotakeactionexpressedbytheparticipants.Now,more thanever,wehaveachancetomakea realdifferenceinthelivesofthoseaffectedbyracism.”
EncouragingmoreAfricanAmericanstogetinvolved,formerparticipant
serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist ChurchwillhostafallBiblestudy,called “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.Formore information,andtoregister,visitthemonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferingasixweek,once-a-week,non-denominational griefsup portprogramforanyonewhohas recentlylostaspouse.Theprogram,developedbyHospice,runs90minutespersession,andtakesplaceatSt.Andrewcatholic CenterinOceanCity,Md.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,call(410)250-0300.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommu-
MarleneSaundersdescribedtheDialogueTowardEndingRacismprogram asanopportunity“toformpurposeful andenlighteningrelationswithwhite people…relationshipsthatare groundedonempathy,trustandrespect.”
Theprogramisfreeandopento anyonereadytodiveintotherealissues androotcausesofracismandtochanneltheirconversationsintosustainable change,organizerssaid.Toregister,go towww.sdarj.comandclickontheDialogueTowardEndingRacismarticleon firstpageofthewebsite.
nityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m. Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenforthepubliconthethirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctoberfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.Therearevariousrailroad andtownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliesttownagriculturaldaysthroughlate20th Century.Policememorabiliaisalsoondisplay.Admissionisfree,andthemuseumis locatedat6RailroadAvenue.Formoreinformation,visitselbyville.delawar e.gov.
TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’soccerteamstartedtheirfirst seasonoftheBrandtMaisregime witha0-0tiewithNewarkCharter anda5-0winoverPolytechoverthe lastweek.
AgainstNewarkCharter,both teams’defenseswereextremely strong,asneitherteamcouldmuster muchmomentumoffensively,both teamsregisteringjusttwoshotsa piece.IRsophomoreKaiKelley turnedasidebothshotsfromthePatriotstoregisterthecleansheet.The Indianshelda6-3edgeincornerkickchances.
OnTuesday,Sept.13,theIndians gottheoffensegoingearlywithfour first-halfgoals.ConnorBirdscored twiceintheopening40minutes, withJordanIllianandJoseSavala recordingtheothers.Illianaddedhis secondgoalofthegameinthe46th minuteofthesecondhalf.
TheIndiansheldan18-2edgein shotsforthegame,aswellasa6-0 advantageoncornerkicks.Kelley onceagainmadetwosavesforthe shutoutwin.IRwassettotravelto SeafordonThursday,Sept.15,(after CoastalPointpresstime)foraHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouth DivisioncontestwiththeBlueJays.
MyaWhittingtonscoredthelone goalintheIndians’2-1season-openinglossontheroadtoWoodbridge onThursday,Sept.8.
OnTuesday,Sept.13,theIndians edgedoutDover,2-1,intheirhome opener.Noresultswerepostedon thegameasofpresstimethisweek.
IRwassettohostSeafordon Thursday,Sept.15,(afterCoastal Pointpresstime)withachanceto makeittwoinarow.
Crandelltakessecond inseason-openingmeet
IndianRiverHighSchooljunior BrynnCrandellturnedinatimeof 19:03.8tofinishsecondoverallin theIndians’season-openingmeetat the64thAnnualLakeForestInvitationalonSaturday,Sept.10.
Padua’sSophiaHolgadocrossed thefinishlinefirst,at18:49.5,with Middletown’sIsabelleWalshclockinga19:31.6,whichwasgoodfor thirdoverall.
IR’sChaseSims—aseniorthis season—finishedinseventhforthe boys’racewithhistimeof17:30.3.
ColeDonnellywas26that18:40.1 andMarcosGonzalezwas45that 19:44.5.
Thequintetofseniors—Scarlett Dunn,CamrynEhlers,Madison Geppi,LilyHobanandMyaMacDonald—ledthechargefortheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ volleyballteaminacome-from-behindwinoverSt.Georgesinthe 2022season-openeronThursday, Sept.8.
Dunnhad10kills,8digs,2as-
sists,anaceandablockacrossher statline,whileEhlersregistered14 digs,10aces,8killsand2assists. Hobanhad12kills,4digs,3aces and1block,withMacDonaldturningin14digs,6kills,6acesanda block.Geppichippedinwith2kills, 2blocksandadig.
TheIndiansdroppedthefirsttwo setsbyscoresof27-25and26-24beforerollingallthewaybackwith winsinthenextthreeat27-25,2518and15-12.
InthenextmatchagainstDover, theIndiansdroppeda3-0decision totheSenatorsbyscoresof25-20, 25-17and25-21.Nootherinformationwasavailableasofpresstime thisweek.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.
ThatisthejobforaBethanyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5p.m. weekdaysthroughSept.2,and9:30 a.m.to5:30p.m.onweekendsandholidaysthroughSept.25.
Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthe magicalsaltair,theGuardiansbythe Seaarereadytospringintoaction.
Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Evenwhilethey aresippingandchewingforsustenance duringthelongbeachday.
Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.
TheCoastalPo intspotlightingone oftheseGuardiansbytheSeawitha beachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweek duringthesummerseason.
BethanyBeachPatrollifeguard PatBanksrecallstherescueasifit wereyesterday.
“Itwasasimpleonepersonpullin adecently-sizedrip,”herecalled. “Justaswe’dbeentrained–goget them.Imadetherescueandmade mywaybackin.
“Tomysurprise,therewasmydad onmystandbackingmeupincase helpwasneeded,”Banksaddedof BBPLt.MarkBanks.“Itwasreally cooltobeabletomakeasaveand seemydadcoveringmywaterwhile Imadetherescue.Itreallystandsout inmymind.”
TheBethanyBeachPatrolisa UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation
CoastalPoint•MikeStern BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardPat BanksposesforaphotointheAtlantic.
Studythegamefilms.
Determinewhatmustimprove, thenputthemotionpicturesaway afterabsorbingwhatwentrightand whatturnedoutwrong.
That’swhatIndianRiverHigh SchoolheadfootballcoachPhillip Townsendandhiscoachingstaffdid afterperformingtheirpost-mortem oflastFridaynight’sseason-opener,a forgettable42-0losstoopentheir 2022seasonatStephenDecatur(20-0)inBerlin,Md.
TheIndians(0-1-0)maybecomingoffaseasoninwhichtheymade theDIAAplayoffsforthefirsttime since2013,butafterlosing11key seniorstograduation,theyare,inreality,ayoungcollectionofemerging footballtalent.
Thatmeanstheyhadtoendure thistypeoflessonagainstamoretalentedteaminordertolearnandimproveintimeforthisFridaynight’s District1AopeneratOdessaHigh.
“Thisgameallowedustoseehow wecouldcompeteagainstavery goodandexplosiveteam,”said Townsend.“Wewilllearnfromour
mistakesandgetbacktowork.Many ofourplayersareyoungwithvery littlevarsitygameexperience.We willonlygetbettereachweek.”
TheIndianswerefacinga StephenDecaturteamresemblinga well-oiledmachineonbothsidesof theballinthefirsthalfoflastweek’s game.
Decaturtookan8-0leadlatein theopeningquarteronjuniorquarterbackBrycenColeman’s31-yard TDpasstosophomorewidereceiver DavinChandleranda2-pointconversionjauntbyseniorLukeMergott.
Colemanquicklyaddedapairof 29-yard6-pointersonquarterback keepersbeforeconnectingwithseniorwidereceiverLoganBadshawon a46-yardscoringtossthatgavethe Seahawksa27-0intermissionlead.
Decaturfinishedthescoringin
thefourthquarteronsophomore quarterbackNathanTapley’sfouryardscoringrunanda19-yardinterceptionreturnforatouchdownby seniorlinebackerDagenRisser.
TheGreen&Goldoffense showedsignsoflifeandthreatened toscoreinthethirdperiod.They reachedtheSeahawks’6-yardline beforeturningtheballoveron downs.
TheIRattackwasheldto40 yardsoftotaloffense,withsenior runningbackHaydenHall’s48rushingyardson12carriesleadingthe Indians’groundgame.Sophomore quarterbackTreyHill,makinghis firstvarsitystart,finishedwith9 yardspassingaftercompletingfour of14attempts.Freshmansignal callerDylanGrisealsogotsome reps.SeniortightendChance Hockerledthereceiverswith12 yardsonhisonlycatchofthenight.
“IthoughtTreyHilldidagood jobmanagingtheoffenseandthe huddletogeteveryonesetupcor-
rectly,”saidTownsend.“Hedidwell managingtheoffenseforhisfirstevervarsitystart.Hewillonlyget betterwithgameexperience,andwill startnextweek’sgameatOdessa.”
Defensively,seniordefensiveback DonovanRoosledIndianRiverwith sixtacklesandblockedanextrapointattempt.Hallcontributedfive tackles,andseniorDennisNorwood addedfourstops,whilesophomore defensivebackJayvonChandler brokeupaSeahawks’passattempt.
“DonovanRoosplayedwithalot ofheartandpassionondefense,”said Townsend.“Andourcenter,Austin Grise,didnothaveonebadsnap.”
Theraceforthepost-seasonbeginsthisFridaynight,whentheIndiansvisittheirDivision1A,District 2rivalsinOdessafora7:30p.m.
openingkickoff.TheDucks(0-1-0), intheirsecondseasonasavarsity squad,droppedtheiropenerlast weekatWilmingtonMcKean,2814.
“Wedon’tplananymajorchanges forourgameatOdessa,”said Townsend.“Wejusthavetoimprove atwhatwedo.Wemustlimitthe numberofmistakeswemakeand limitthenumberofpenaltieson bothsidesoftheball.”
IndianRiverdefeatedthevisiting Ducks31-0lastyear.Odessafinishedtheseasonwitha3-7-0record, includinganopening-round49-0 losstoeventualDIAADivision1A championLaurel.
“Theyareayoungteamwithathleteswhoarewell-coached,”said Townsend.“Theyarestilltryingto workthingsout,andthisgameisimportantforbothofus,becauseitisa districtgame.”
Ananosecond.
Theblinkofaneye.
That’showquicklythesoftball travelsfromKinsleyHall’sright handtohomeplate.
Letthebatter’segobewareas theyattempttomakecontact againstthiskindofheat,traveling upwardsof62mph.
Asajuniorthispastspring,Hall struckoutaneye-popping163hittersandcompiledanimpressive 2.96earnedrunaverage.TheFirst TeamAllHenlopenConference andSecondTeamAllDIAAhurler alsoproducedattheplate,witha .429battingaverage,threehome runsand25runsbattedin.
Asaseniorthiscomingspring, Hallwillgivefuturecollegiatehit-
tersaglimpseofwhat’sinstore afterrecentlyverballycommitting totheUniversityofMountOlive,a privateuniversitylocatedinMount Olive,N.C.,thatcompetesinthe NCAADivisionIIConference Carolinas.
“Ialreadyfeelaweighthasbeen liftedoffmychest,”shesaidon Sept.8,thedayaftershemadethe commitment.“I’msogratefulfor theopportunitytoplaythesportI loveatthecollegiatelevel.Iamso excitedfornextyear.Ihavebeen lookingforwardtothissincemyTballdays.”
Hallandhermom,AmyHall, feltrightathomewhentheytoured thecampusinlate-August,shesaid.
“Everythingwassowelcoming,” saidKinsleyHall,a5-foot-2hurler whoalsoplaysfortheIRgirls’field hockeyteamduringthefalland playsUnifiedbasketballduringthe wintersportsseason.“Theschoolis justlikemyhometown,whichI love,”shesaid,referencingher hometownofFrankford.“Theyalso haveaverysuccessfulteamanda motivatingandknowledgeable coachingstaff.Ialsohavefamily livinginGreensboro,whichisnot toofarawayifIeverneedanything.”
Hall,whowillmajorinexercise scienceatUMO,impressedhead coachMandySansburyandassistantcoachLukeShamblinwhen theysawherplaythispastsummer ataVirginiaBeachtournament.
“Theyinvitedmetotheir prospectcamp,whichIreallyenjoyed,”saidHall.“Ialsotouredthe campusandmettheteam.Sofar, thecoacheshavebeenverysupportiveandhelpful.”
IndianRivergirls’softballhead coachSaraPowellbeamedwith prideuponhearingofHall’sverbal commitment.
“Kinsleyisthetypeofathlete anycoachorprogramwouldloveto have,”saidPowell.“Kinsley’swork
The60-and-oldersoftballstandoutsoftheOldeTymersSoftball Leaguecontinuedintothesemifinal andchampionshiproundsoftheir double-eliminationpostseasontournamentlastThursday,Sept.8,followingtwodaysofrainoutsonthe ChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.
ThesemifinalgamefeaturedNo. 6seedColonialEastandNo.7seed CommunityBankofDelaware.With thegametiedat11-11aftertheregulationseveninnings,Community Bankscoredfourrunsinthetopof theeighthandheldonfora15-12 win.
CommunityBank’s22-hitattack wasledbymultiplehitsfromFrank
Edwards,SteveColen,Warren Lloyd,BillMcNamee,BillMoore, DaveSchaub,FrankSica,Wally SiegfriedandMikeKrieg.Colonial EastwasledbyRodMurphyand DaveCollins,bothofwhomwere three-for-fourattheplate.
No.7seedCommunityBankof DelawarethenfacedNo.4seedB&E Tire&Alignmentinthetitlegame.
B&EPitcherJohnSmartallowed onlyonewalkandrippedthreehits, whileteammatesLanceO’Connell, DaveCesaniandKeithWagneralso contributedattheplatetohelpB&E Tire&Alignmentwinitsthird straighttournamenttitle,11-4.
CommunityBankwasledbyBill McNamee’stripleandtwoRBIs,and MikeKrieg’sexcellentpitching.
TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillholdits14thAnnualGolf TourneyonOct.14atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.
Theeventisinafour-personteam scrambleformat,includingluncheon, doorprizeandraffleprizes.Additionally,ahole-in-oneonHole16willwin
thatgolferanewKiafromSelbyville HollyKia.
Formoreinformationonthetournament,sponsorshipandentry,visit thewebsiteatstation88.com,orcontactGolfChairmanRoyGouldat (302)436-3232or rgould@selbyville88.com.
AdvancedCertifiedAgencythat servestheresidentsandvisitorsof theTownofBethanyBeach.The30memberbeachpatrolprovidesrescue servicesincludingoceanrescue,firstrespondercareandgeneralpublic service.Thebeachpatrol,withthe assistanceofthepolicedepartment, enforcesallTownrulesandregulationsregardingthebeach.
ToBanks,beingalifeguardis— aboveall—awaytoprovideservice forothers.
“It’snotjustwatchingthewater —rather,it’saboutneverpassingup anopportunitytohelpsomeone,” saidtheresidentofGumboro.“Our patrolisonebigfamily,sometimes dysfunctional,butwe’refamily.We celebrateouraccomplishmentstogether,wegrowtogether,westruggle together,andmostofallweprotect the[beachgoers]inthetownof BethanyBeachtogether.”
BanksgrewupintheBethany Beachcommunity,watchinghisparentsserveaslifeguards.
“ThiswasalwayssomethingI couldn’twaittodoonceIgotolder,” hesaid.“I’dsaymyfamilywasvery impactfulonme.Wehaveastrong reputationinservingaslifeguards, andtheymadesureIheldtothat standardeverystepoftheway.They pushedmetobethebestIcouldbe ineveryaspectoflife,andbeinga lifeguardwasnodifferent.
“Ihadastrongdesiretoservethe
community,alongwiththedesirefor athleticcompetition,”addedBanks, whowasborninLewes.“There aren’tmanyjobsoutthereforwhich youwakeupexcitedeveryday.Each ofusmadeadecisiontobehere,and wealllovewhatwedo.”
Banksiscurrentlycompletinghis degreetobecomeaparamedic.Upon graduation,heisplanningtobecome afull-timefirefighterandparamedic, enablinghimtoservethelocalcommunityevenoffthebeach.
athletes.Shepracticesthewayshe competesandgives100percentall thetime.Shealsoexcelsinthe classroomandamongherpeers.I can’twaittoseeallthethingsshe willaccomplishthisseasononthe
diamondasasenior!”
Kinsleyhasreceivedtremendous supportfromteachers,coachesand
administratorsatIRHSand throughoutthetravelsoftballcommunity.
“ThesupportI’vereceivedfrom pitchingandhittingcoaches,andof courseToddistrulythereasonwhy Ihavethisopportunitytocontinue mysoftballcareeratthecollege level,”saidHall,whowasbornin Seaford,ofIRHSAthleticDirector ToddFuhrmann.“Theyhavemotivatedmetoworkharderthan everyonearoundme,andtopush myselftobethebestversionofmyself.Icannotputintowordshow thankfulIamtothem.”
Hallispartofaclosely-knit familywhosemembersattendvirtuallyeveryoneofhergames.
“Iwouldn’tknowwhattodo withoutmyfamily,”shesaid.“My parentshaveputsomuchtimeand moneyintosoftballbecausethey understandthepassionIhavefor thisgame.Mymomtakeshervacationtimejusttoattendmysoftball games.Myfather,”sheaddedof ChadHall,“tookmetoeverypracticeandlessoneachweeksinceI was6yearsold.andhealsocoaches someofmyteams.Mysister,”she saidofKayleeHall,“wouldwakeup earlyeverygamedayjusttobraid myhair.Mygrandparentsandmy AuntTerrawouldnevermissa game,nomatterwhattheyhad goingon,”Halladded.
“Withoutthesupportofmy family,mysoftballexperience would’vebeencompletelydifferent. Ihavemyownfanbaseatevery game.Myfamilywillnevertruly knowhowmuchIlovethemand howmuchIlookforwardtoplaying myheartouteverygameforthem.”
BeebeHealthcarehasmadevisitationpolicyupdatesforitsMargaretH. RollinsLewesCampusasofMonday, Sept.12.
Inpatientsmaynowhavewellvisitorsthroughouttheirstay.Pediatricpatientsmayhavetwowellparentsor caregiverspresentaroundtheclock.
Oncologypatientsmayhaveone wellsupportpersonaccompanythem forallappointmentsandtreatmentsat theTunnellCancerCenterand/or SouthCoastalCancerCenter.
AsacontinuationofBeebe’sexistingpolicy,visitorsare notpermittedfor COVID-19patientsandpatients undersuspicionforCOVID-19,except forspecialcircumstances.Additional considerationsaremadeforlabor-anddelivery,surgerypatientsandend-oflifepatients.
“Asapatient-centeredorganization,
BeebeHealthcarewillbehosting morehiringeventsinSeptember.
Candidatesmustbringacopyof theirresumeandwearamask.RSVP onlinebyvisitingthiswebpageand selectingthedate: https://tinyurl.com/2p95u932.Applicantsmayalsocall(302)645-3336 oremailemployment@beebehealthcare.org.Walk-insarewelcome.
Forcompletejobdescriptionsand requirementsforanyofthelistedpositions,goto www.beebehealthcare.org/career-opportunities.
EnvironmentalServiceshiring events:
•6to8p.m.Wednesday,Sept.21 —Beebeisconductingon-siteinterviewsattheSunshineCaféonthe MargaretH.RollinsLewesCampus forEnvironmentalServices.Thisis specificallyforafull-timeshiftfrom 3to11:30p.m.
•9a.m.to1p.m.,Wednesday, Sept.28—BeebeisconductingonsiteinterviewsattheSouthCoastal HealthCampusforEnvironmental Servicesforallshifts.
•OncologyHiringEvent,9a.m. to11a.m.,Saturday,Sept.24— Beebeishostingon-siteinterviewsat theMcCurryConferenceCenterin theMedicalArtsBuildingattheRehobothHealthCampus.Positions includenurses,RNclinicalresearch specialists,radiationtherapists, physicists,certifiedmedicalassistants,oncologyinpatientnursepractitioners,socialworkersand registrars.
wearepleasedtocontinuetooffer moreopportunitiesforourpatientsto havethesupportoftheirlovedones,” saidDr.DavidA.Tam,MD,MBA, CPHE,FACHE,presidentandCEO ofBeebeHealthcare.“Weknowthat supportfromfamilyandfriendsisan importantpartoftherecoveryprocess, especiallyduringacancerjourney,and thereforeit’sourobligationtoprovide toourpatientstheseopportunitiesina safemanner.”
Allvisitorscontinuetoberequired towearasurgicalmaskduringtheir entirevisit,includingwhensittingwith apatientintheirroom.Visitorswho donothaveoneuponcheck-inwill haveoneprovidedtothem.ThatincludesattheLewesCampus,the SouthCoastalHealthCampus,the SpecialtySurgicalHospitalandTunnellCancerCenter.
The Planning Commission of the Town of Bethany Beach will consider the Application for a Partitioning for property identified as Lots 22 and 24, Block 17, at 122 Fifth Street, in the R-1 Zoning District at its meeting scheduled to be held October 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Town meeting Room at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.
The application may be inspected in the office of the Building Inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays. All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where a determination may be made by said commission without further notice.
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ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PASSED A RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY 32707 LIGHTHOUSE LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-18.00-5.01, CONTAINING 20,184.2 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) OVERLAY.
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Located at 28862 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro DE 19966
Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com. Closing October 19, 2022, at 10 AM. The following units will be sold because of nonpayment of rent pursuant to the Delaware Self Service Storage Facilities Act. Auction bidding and additional information about the contents, including photographs, is available on ibid4storage.com. Sale and payment will take place at the storage facility.
Containing: Furniture, Household items, Totes, and Boxes
•Faith Cox C14 •Christopher Merlo J09 •Desomee Jacobs H06
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Town of Fenwick Island FY2022 Project Fenwick Island Sidewalk Improvements Contract Number: 2022-123-01
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the Town of Fenwick Island, FY2022 Project Fenwick Island Sidewalk Improvements Contract Number: 2022-123-01 will be received by the Town Manager of Fenwick Island until 2:00 PM, local time, on October 10, 2022, at the Town Hall office located at 800 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE 19944, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded. The work involves furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to construct proposed sidewalk along SR 1 Coastal Highway as prepared in the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents may be examined or obtained at the Town of Fenwick Town Manager’s Office, Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE 19944, upon payment of $25.00 for each set, nonrefundable. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Fenwick. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the above address.
Purchasing of the Bidding Documents is required to be eligible to submit a bid. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre bid meeting has been scheduled for September 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall 800 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE 19944. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid Town of Fenwick Island FY2022 Project Fenwick Island Sidewalk Improvements Contract Number: 2022-123-01. A 10% bid Bond is required. The Town of Fenwick Island reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022
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:
Property Address: RIVER VILLAGE II, LOT 66, CARVEL DR, T#36136, 27275 CARAVEL DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022 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:234-29.00-268.00
Property Address: NE/RT 5, 550’ NE/RT 311, 32091 OAK ORCHARD ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; 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. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of HEIRS OF SHEILA K. DAVIS (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; 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. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of MARION SUMPF; KUNO SUMPF; XAVER ALEXANDER SUMPF & SHAWN T. LITTLE (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022 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:234-29.00-270.00
Property Address: NE/RT 5,RT 311, 32139 OAK ORCHARD ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; 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. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of HEIRS OF SHEILA K. DAVIS & DALENE G. NORWOOD (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:334-5.00-1006.00
Property Address: 32948 SANDSTONE DRIVE, Lewes, DE 19958
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-20.00-13.00
Property Address: 30252 MILLSBORO HIGHWAY, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/17/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22; 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 LAWRENCE R. FALZONE (13) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/17/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22; 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 BRIAN F. LOROM & COLLEEN M. LOROM F/K/A COLLEEN MARKOVCHIK (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-20.00-320.00
Property Address: 108 NORTH ALNWICK LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/17/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22; 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 RAYMOND KATALENAS (20) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, FY2023 Street Paving Project, Project Number OVPZ&D 23-01 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 2:00 PM, local time, on October 13, 2022, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.
The work involves furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to make necessary roadway repairs, which include milling, patching, paving on several roads in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.
Interested Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents during normal working hours by contacting Susan Miller, at smiller@oceanviewde.gov. A copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested parties.
A pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970. This pre-bid meeting is not mandatory.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid Ocean View – FY2023 Street Paving Project, OVPZ&D 23-01. A 10% Bid Bond is required.
The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.
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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 20th day of September, 2022
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-17.20-43.00
Property Address: 103 BRANDYWINE ROAD, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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 10/17/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/21/22; 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 BRIAN M. MCCOMAS & JENNIFER A. MCCOMAS (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from Michael Keenan to be granted a variance related to setbacks (§ 210-13(E)(1)). The property is zoned High-Density Residential/Residential Planned Community (HR/RPC) and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-16.00-2054.0.
Notice is hereby given that on September 29, 2022, at 6:30pm a Public Hearing has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945.
Meeting to consider the following:
• A Resolution to vacate a road on the property of Louis Travalini, Tax Map Parcel number 433-6.18-48.00 and 433-6.18-48.08
Interested person may attend the public hearing or contact Town Hall for information.
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VIEW, DE 19970
Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Hudson Avenue Culvert Replacement, Project Number OVPZ&D 23-02 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 2:00 PM, local time, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.
The work involves furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to make necessary for culvert replacement on Hudson Ave., in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.
Interested Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents during normal working hours by contacting Susan Miller, at smiller@oceanviewde.gov. A copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested parties.
A pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970. This pre bid meeting is not mandatory.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid Ocean View – Hudson Avenue Culvert Replacement, OVPZ&D 23-02. A 10% Bid Bond is required.
The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.
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This spacious 1 level home is located the Hawthorne which is conveniently located between Georgetown and Lewes. Offering an open oorplan with a formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, breakfast bar and a sunroom. There are 3 bedrooms which includes a primary suite. There are hardwood oors and a replace in the living area. Enjoy the deck and wooded backyard. Close to the community pool and clubhouse. Ready for immediate occupancy!
$549,000 (DESU2025960)
Call Noreen Scalice (c) 302-245-1108
28518 TRAVERSE ST., MILLVILLE
Highly sought after Millville by the Sea!
Casual living is yours in this 3 BR, 2.5 bath Coastal Cottage. The open oor plan offers rst oor primary BR with en suite bath. Upstairs you'll nd 2 additional BRs and bath along with a charming reading or study nook. Enjoy the peace and quiet on your private screen porch. There's plenty of storage for bikes, beach chairs or kayaks in the attached 2 car garage accessed from the rear alley. Millville by the Sea offers the best in community amenities.
$489,000 (DESU2026142)
Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382
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Live Bayside & Live The Vacation!
Location Location Location! One-owner, never-rented! This luxurious 4BR/3.5BA Monocacy Villa by NV Homes is like a model home and has been expertly appointed with all-included high-end furnishings all within a 2 block walk to the main Sun Ridge Pool & Tennis Facility. The property is located on a no-thru street and backing up to a wooded berm, peace and tranquility will greet you.
$789,900 (DESU2022818)
Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137
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Home is situated on nearly 1 acre of property with additional 5 bonus buildings & 2 carports. Recently remodeled kitchen. Relax on your porches and enjoy the large yard with a privacy fence. Perfect for the RV or boat owner or someone who needs workspace or areas for parking. Located just out of the Town of Millsboro but close enough to walk into town or Cupola Park which offers public docking. No HOA with community restrictions!
$349,900 (DESU2026106)
Call Chris DeStefano (c) 443-306-4474
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is a rare nd! This spacious and well-maintained home has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with of ce space as well. Harwood throughout. Also includes a screened in porch , laundry room and a 2 car garage. Situated across from the the Parke clubhouse and also includes the ability to use of Ocean Pines amenities. Don’t miss this opportunity!
$429,900 (MDWO2008322)
Call John Mead (c) 410-849-6569
