Coastal Point — February 24, 2023

OceanViewfirebringscommunity’ssupportforfamily

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThecouplewhosehousewasdestroyedbyfireonSaturday,Feb.18, weresettledinahotelforafewnights immediatelyaftertheblaze,withthe helpoftheOceanViewPoliceDepartment,andwillnowbestayingina neighbor’sunoccupiedhouse,butthey needclothingandpersonalitems.

“I’mafraidwe’renotgoingtomake

Freemanannounces firstslateofsummer performances

ByKerinMagill

StaffReporter

TheFreemanArtsPavilionhasannounceditsfirstsetofperformancesfor thesummerof2023,withticketsgoing onsaleThursday,Feb.23,andFriday,Feb. 24.Thelistcontains19performances fromJunethroughAugust—someperformerswhohavegracedtheFreeman stagemanytimesandsomewhoarenew tothevenue.

Kickingofftheseasonwillbe“The MagicSchoolBus:LostintheSolarSystem,”alivemusicaladaptationofthe popularScholasticbookseriesbyTheatreWorksUSA,featuringMs.Frizzleand thegang.Admissionisfree;registration beginsThursday,Feb.23.

StyxarrivesJune3,bringingfour decadesofhitstotheFreemanArts Pavilion,including“GrandIllusion,” “BlueCollarMan”and“Lady.”Tickets

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it.Welosteverything.Idon’tevenhave arazor.Iwasinshock.Iwasshaking.

I’mstillinshock,”80-year-oldJimCarr toldtheCoastalPointearlythisweek, whileheandhis85-year-oldwife,Ada, werestillinthehotel.

OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth

McLaughlingotthecouplesettledand contactedtheAmericanRedCrossas townemployeeshelpedCarrgethis prescriptionsfilled.Friendsweresetting upaGoFundMepagetohelp.

Mariner’sBethelUnitedMethodist Churchisacceptinggiftcardsand checkstohelptheCarrs,butisasking thatnoclothingorhouseholditemsbe donated.Giftcardscanbedroppedoff atthechurchofficeorgiventothepastor.Checkscanbemadepayableto Mariner’sBethel,with“CarrFamily”or “Jim&AdaCarrFireFund”inthe memoline,anddroppedinthegiving boxesatthechurch.

Adine-and-donatefundraiserforthe

CarrsisbeingplannedonTuesday,Feb. 28,from4to9p.m.atSummerSaltsat theMarketplaceatSeaColony.The eventwillincludeauctionitems.

Donationscanalsobedroppedoffat CountyBank,at36754OldMillRoad, Millville,DE19967,Referencing:Jim &AdaCarrFireFund.

TheDelawareStateFireMarshal’s Officeestimatedthelossofthehome,

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys

Oneofourrovingphotographerstookawalkonthedarksideofthemoon—andwasthoughtfulenoughtosendusapretty spectacularphoto.

SouthBethanyhonorslawenforcementatcouncilmeeting

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyPoliceDepartment honoreditsofficersandmembers ataspecialceremonyatthetowncouncilmeetingonFeb.10,whichtookplace attheBethanyBeachFireCompany

firehallwhilerenovationsarebeing madeatthetownhall.Thework,which includesbaywindowsfacingthefront ofthebuilding,isnearingcompletion.

SouthBethanyPoliceChiefJason Lovinsprovidedawardstoseveral membersofthepolicedepartmentstaff. HewaslatersurprisedbyMayorTim

Saxtonandthetowncouncilwithhis ownawardfordistinguishedservice.

“YouareoneofmybesthiresIhave evermadeinmy50-yearcareer,”said Saxtonofhisbusinessandmunicipal careers,inbestowingthedistinguished serviceawardonLovinsandauniform pinonthechief.“Ittakesculture

change,leadershipandhighexpectationsbythechieftocreatethepolice forcewehaveinourtown.ChiefLovins hasincreasedmoraleandcontinuesto advocateforhisstaff.Weappreciate everythingyoudoforthetown.”

forStyxgoonsaleThursday,Feb.23.

Countrysinger-songwriterCarly PearceperformsJune4,bringingher GrammyAward-winningtalenttoFreemanontheheelsofanewalbumcoming outMarch24.TicketsforCarlyPearce goonsaleFeb.24.

Nextup,BAMPercussion,withtheir unique“comedypercussion”show,featuringrhythmandjokesgalore,performs freeofchargeonJune8;registrationfor thatshowbeginsonFeb.23.

OnJune9,TromboneShortyreturns toFreemanwithOrleansAvenueand supportingperformersMavisStaples, YolaandDevonGilfillian.Ticketsfor TromboneShorty’sshowgoonsaleFeb. 24.

Kashmir,theNo.1LedZeppelintributebandinthenation,willrocktheFreemanstageonJune10,withticketsales beginningonFeb.23.

ComedianBrianRegan,referredtoby VanityFairmagazineas“thefunniestcomedianalive,”takesthestageonJune15, withticketsalesstartingonFriday,Feb. 24.

DariusRuckerreturnstoFreemanon June16,withhishitnewesthit“My Masterpiece”nowoutaheadofhisnext album.TicketstotheRuckershowgoon saleFeb.24.

Five-timeGrammywinnerKeb’Mo’ bringsthefruitsofhisfive-decadecareer,

startingwithJeffersonAirplaneandcontinuingintothedevelopmentofhisown groundbreakingsound,toFreemanon June17.TicketsgoonsaleThursday,Feb. 23.

Rebelution:GoodVibesSummer Tour2023hitsthestageonJune23with specialguestsIration,TheExpendables, PassafireandDJMackleofferingup Grammy-nominatedreggaesounds. TicketsforRebelutiongoonsaleFeb.23.

“TheAmericanBand,”GrandFunk Railroad,comestoFreemanonJune24, bringingthe1970sbackwithtwofoundingmembersandthreenewermembers withtheirownvastandvariedcareers touringwithsomeofthebiggestrock bands.TicketsforGrandFunkRailroad goonsaleFeb.23.

KickingofftheJuly4holidaywithpatrioticstylewillbeafreeperformanceby the287thArmyBandonJuly1.Known as“TheGovernor’sOwn,”the287th’s catalogincludesmarchesandAmericana, aswellasavariety ofpopulartunes.RegistrationforthefreeshowbeginsonFeb.

23.

OnJuly5,TheHeadandtheHeart+ TheRevivalistswithJamieWyattbrings anacclaimedSeattlebandtoFreeman. TicketsgoonsaleonFeb.24at3p.m.

“Rain:ABeatlesTribute”bringsthe FabFour’ssonglisttotheFreemanStage foranacclaimed“theatricalevent”onJuly 12,withticketsgoingonsaleFeb.23.

TheMavericksbringtheirboundarycrossingmusicalstyle,encompassing

country,rockandTex-Mex,toFreeman onJuly30;ticketsgoonsaleFeb.23.

TheSonsofMysto,violinistbrothers MalcolmandUmoja,interpretreggae, Americanpopandtheirowncreation withaccompanimentbyaDJanda drummer.TheywillperformattheFreemanArtsPaviliononAug.3;admission isfree,withregistrationbeginningFeb. 23.

Asannouncedlastweek,JasonMraz &HisSuperBandbringMraz’shitsongs tosouthernDelawareonAug.8,with ticketsgoingonsaleat1p.m.Friday,Feb. 24.

DianaKrall,theonlyjazzsingerto haveeightalbumsdebutatthetopofthe BillboardJazzAlbumschart,performsfor Freeman’saudienceonAug.11,withticketsgoingonsaleFeb.24at3p.m.

Thefinalperformanceofthe“firstset” forsummer2023isLadyA,bestknown fortheirnine-timeplatinumhit“Need YouNow.”LadyAhitstheFreeman stageonAug.25;ticketsgoonsaleFeb. 24at11a.m.

Freemanalsoannouncedthisweek thatpopularlocalbandLoveSeedMama Jumpwillperformatthevenue’sBackstagePassPartyfundraisingeventon April15attheHyattDeweyBeach.

Ticketsalesgoliveatdifferenttimes, socheckthewebsite.

Formoreinformationandtopurchase tickets,gotowww.freemanarts.org.For ticketstotheBackstagePassParty,goto www.freemanarts.org/backstage.

Lovinshonoredanumberofofficers withspecialserviceawards,including Sgt.PatrickWiley,Cpl.SeanBonisaro, BethanyBeachEMSAssistantChief PhilBracken,PatrolOfficerJahnFarrell andColeenMeyer,SouthBethanyPoliceDepartmentadministrativeassistant,whosupportstheentire department.

Wileywascommendedforhisyears ofservice.Heisthepublicinformation officerfortheSouthBethanyPolice Department.Healsoissuedthemost ticketsfortrafficviolationsandarrested morepeoplethanhispeersforDUIoffenses.

“Ourofficersstrivetodotheirbest everyday,”saidLovins.“Sgt.Wileyhas 20yearsofservicetoourcountryinthe AirForce,with12yearsofserviceto ourlocaltownstartingin2010.”

BonisarohasbeenwithSouth Bethanyforthreeyears.Heservesinthe AirForceNationalGuard.Lovins awardedhimameritoriousservice award.Hecitedthedevelopmentofa fieldtrainingprogram.

“Hisfieldtrainingisforpoliceacademy graduatestotracktheirtraining andtogetthepolicerecruitreadytobe onhisown,”saidthechief.“Healsodevelopedanevidence-controlsystem whichisvitalinpreservingevidencefor ourdepartment.”

HestartedwithWilmingtonpolice. Today,thecorporalalsosupportstechnology,includingcalibratingradar.He alsohasreceivedthreecitizencommendationsandthank-younotesfromresidents,andprovidedmedicalassistance inonecase.

BrackenandFarrellwereawarded Lifesavingawards.Brackenstartedwith theEMS16yearsagoandservesSouth Bethany.

“Thecallforservicewasawaterrescue,”saidLovins.“Theresidentsuffered aseverelacerationonhisleg.JahnFarrellhadatourniquetwithhimand,togetherwithEMS,theystoppedthe severebleedingandlikelysavedalife.”

“Isawhimapplythetourniquet,” saidLovinsoftheincidentresponseon Aug.31,2022.

LovinscreditedFarrell’slearningof criticallifesavingandemergencymedicalresponsetrainingfromaStateof Delawarecourseco-sponsoredbythe OceanViewandSouthBethanypolice departmentsfortheabilitytoquickly andcorrectlyapplythetourniquet.The twotownsshareamemorandum-of-understanding,andofficersaredulysworn forserviceinbothlocations—andthe chiefsofpolicecollaborateontraining fortheirswornofficers.

“Iwasondutyatthedeskwhenthe callcamein,andBethanyEMS,under ChiefBracken,wasdispatchedtoWest ThirdStreet,”recalledLovins.“Iknew itwasawaterrescue.Iknowhowdan-

geroustheycanbeforboththerescuer andthevictim,”hesaid,referencinghis ownU.S.Navywaterrescuetraining. (Lovinsservedaroundtheworld,performingwaterrescuesfromNavychoppers.)

“Itwasamedicalcall,butJahnkeeps hisownpoliceandfirealertsystemwith him,”notedLovins.“Jahnalsokepta tourniquetwithhiminhisequipment.” (Moreinformationontherescueand Farrell’srecognitioncanbefoundonline at https://www.coastalpoint.com/news/co mmunities/southbethany/sbpd-s-farrellearns-lifesaving-award-for-quick-action/article_504a76d2-a8bb-11ed-90c5 -5b6b2267f881.html.)

AccordingtoSouthBethanypolice: “Thememorandumofunderstanding betweentheTownsofSouthBethany andOceanViewhasallowedpoliceofficersfromeachTowntobesworninto eachotherrespectivejurisdictions.This hascontinuedwithoutanyunforeseen complicationsorexpenses.ThisMOU hascontinuedtoofferbothdepartmentswithup-to-datetrainingopportunitiesandhasfosteredapositive professionalworkingrelationshipbetweenbothTownsandPoliceDepartments.”

“SouthBethanyutilizedfunding fromastategranttoprovideofficers frombothdepartmentswithafour-day trainingcourseforpatrolofficers.Ocean ViewprovidedSouthBethanyofficers

with recertificationsinfirstaid,CPR andAEDuse.”

Meyer,theadministrativeassistant, earnedthe“Chief’sAward”forherservicetothepolicedepartment.Lovins saidthatMeyer“identifiespolicedepartmentrequirements,andkeepsus readyforservice,alwayslookingfor waystoimprove.Shegoesbeyondher jobdescriptioneveryday.She’sourbig sisterandsometimesourdisciplinarian atthepolicestation,”hesaid.

Basonbriefstowncouncil onwind-farmprogress

AlsoonFeb.16,ChrisBasonprovidedapresentationonbehalfofØrsted tothecouncil:

“It’sgoodtoconnectwithyou,”he said.“IlivehereinOceanView,andmy familygoesbackmanyyearsin Delaware.WhenIwaswiththeCenter fortheInlandBays,”whereBason workedasexecutivedirectorfor20 years,“wegotalotdoneinSouth Bethany,intermsofwaterquality.”

“Ithinkagreatdealaboutclimate changeandaboutenergy,”saidBason. “Allthethingswearedoinginclimate requiresweworkandthinkdifferently aboutenergy.Iamthestakeholder lead.”

“Ørstedistheworldleaderinoffshorewind,”saidBason.“Webuilt

at3SunriseLaneintheCountryVillageresidentialcommunityinOcean View,at$300,000andwasstillinvestigatingthecauseofthefirethatstarted around5p.m.onFeb.18.

Thecoupleescapedwithoutinjury.

“Theygotout,andwehadthemin ourambulance.Wewantedtogetthem outofthere,tosomewheremorecomfortable,andChiefMcLaughlintookit uponhimselftofacilitatethat,”Millville FireChiefWaltJohnsonsaid,adding thatotherrespondingfirecompanies includedBethanyBeach,Dagsboro, Frankford,Selbyville,Millsboro,RehobothBeach,RoxanaandBishopville, Md.,allonthesceneaboutthreehours.

“Iwasasleepinachair,andmywife wassittingbesideme,reading,”Carrrecalled.“Ismelledsmoke,andwewent lookingthroughthehouse.Icaughtthe sightofaflameoutofcornerofmyeye. OurChristmasdecorationswereon fire,”hesaid.“Ican’texplainhowithappened.Theyhadbeentakendown. Theywereinabox,andthesearethings that belongedtomygrandmother. Somethingcausedthemtosetonfire.I thinkitmighthavebeenoneofthose globesthatyoushake,thathasbatteries init.

“Isatitonthewashingmachine,and whenIsatitthere,itexploded.Everythingthatwasinthebox—thedecorationsandall—exploded,becausethey wereallwrappedintissue.BythetimeI gottothedoor,thefirehadblownout thewindowsthatfast.Iwasafireman for10years,andIneversawanything likethatinmylife.

“ Theboxwasinthelaundryroom,” Carrnoted,“andthatlaundryroom meantalottous.Wesponsored32midshipmenfromtheNavalAcademyin Annapolisthroughaprogramtheyhave. Andallofthoseboys,myboys,wentto theNavalAcademy,andalloftheirpic-

tureswerehungupthere.Thosepictures areirreplaceable,”saidCarr,who,withhis wife,raisedtwodaughters,SusanCaldwellandthelateKimberlyPoremski.

Theyhavetwograndchildren,five great-grandchildrenandallthechildren of theyoungmenfromtheNavalAcademywhotheysponsored,whoconsider themfamilyandoftenjoinedthemfor meals,holidaysandconversation.

CarrisretiredfromtheArmyand NavyDepartmentsofProcurementand theIRS.

“Thefunnythingsis,mywifeandI, weweresittingtheretheothernight sayinghowluckyweweretohavethat littlehouse,giveneverythingthatis goingonintheworld,”hesaid.

Thecouplehadrecentlyboughta newstove,andCarrsaidthat,whenhe smelledsmoke,heaskedhiswifeifshe hadleftanythingcooking.Hewentto checkandsawtheflamesinthelaundry roomofthefour-bedroom,three-bathroom,1,800-square-foothomethey builtin2003.Thecouple,nativesof Annapolis,renteditfortwoyears,then movedtoOceanViewin2005.

Inthewakeofthefire,Carr’sbrother cametoOceanViewtohelpthem,and theirdaughterandson-in-lawwereon theirway,hesaid.

“TheTownhasbeenfantastic.The MillvilleVolunteerFireDepartment hasbeenfantastic.Thepolicedepartmenthasbeenfantastic.Ican’tgive

enoughaccoladesforthepolicedepartmentandthefiredepartment,”hesaid. “Theyalltriedtogetmeoutofthe way,andtheytoldmenottolookatthe fire,butIwantedtoseewhatwashappening.AndIjustcouldn’tbelieveit.”

RespondersfromnumerouslocalfirecompaniesrespondedtoanOceanViewfireonSaturday,Feb.18.Variouslocalindividuals andorganizationsaretryingtogatherhelpforthecouplewholosttheirhomeintheblaze.

Aglandspreservationaimstoprotectfarmingwayoflife

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

RemembertheoldJoniMitchell songlyrics,“Theypavedparadiseand theyputupaparkinglot?”Well,inthat number,“Theytookallthetrees,and puttheminatreemuseum,”andif progresscontinuesunabatedin Delaware,thisparadisemightwellbecomemuseum-worthy.

Delawareisexpectedto“paveover” 65,100acresoffarmland—theequivalentoflosing300farms—inthenext fewyears.

“Agland”isthetermfortheserich pastures,andagriculturalproperties nearlow-densityresidentialdevelopmentareeighttimesmorelikelytobe developed.

TheCenterfortheInlandBays hosteditsCitizenAdvisoryCaféon Thursdayevening,Feb.16,inthecenter’sofficeattheIndianRiverInleton theRehobothBay.

JimmyKroon,chiefadministratorat theDelawareDepartmentofAgricul-

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America’sfirstoffshorewindfarm,and wehavefiveunderdevelopmentnow, withoneunderconstructionoffLong

ture,managesthestate’sfarmland preservationandtalkedaboutpreservation.ElenaStewart,whoiswiththe USDAandtalkedaboutitsNaturalResourceConservationProgram,joined thediscussion.Sheistheagriculture conservationeasementmanagerworkinginDover.MichelleSchmidt,the CIBdirectorofconservationandwatershedplanning,helpedmoderateand bringlocalcolortothepanel.

ChristopheTulou,executivedirector oftheCIB,startedthediscussionbyfocusingonInfrastructureAct,Inflation ReductionActandEPAresourcesas funding opportunitiesfortheregionto preserveopenspace.

“IwouldnotethattheIRAisreallya clean-energylegislationthatwillmake usallmoreclimate-ready.”

TulousaidtheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyhasabout$23billion budgetedtodeploy,andagricultural best-managementpracticesandlanduse are“partofthesolutiontosequester carbon.”

“Let’skeepthecarboninoursoils,”

Island.”

Thecompanyisworkingwiththe buildingtradesunion,andallofthe windfarmswillbeconstructedwith unionlabor.Ørstedisalsobuildingport infrastructuretohandlethenewwind

saidTulou,whowasthesecretaryof DNRECwhenCIBwasfirstestablished in1994.“Nextyearwillbeour 30thanniversary,andwearefocusedon whatwewanttoaccomplishinthefuture.”

“Weareseeinganall-aroundassault” onopenspace“fromtheocean,storms andtherisinginlandwaters,andthe bestlineofourdefenseisourinland bays,”headded.“Thebaysareourbest protectionhereinEasternSussex County.”

KroonmanagesaDelawareAgricultureDepartmentstaffofsome170peopleandiscurrentlyseekingaGIS specialisttomanageDelaware’sfarmland preservationprogram.Thegroup hasworkedtopreserve1,179farms sinceitsinception—theequivalentof 11,000acresofland,andprovidedpermanentprotectionto41,000acresof forests.Kroonsaidthefarmlandpreservationteamhaspaid$18millionin easementdollarson71farmsjustinthe areacomprisingtheSussexCountyinlandbaysregion,locally.

turbines.Thefoundationsforthewind turbinesarenowbeingbuiltinNew Jersey.

“Itis966megawattsofelectricity comingfromoffourcost.Compared totheNRGpowerstationatIndian River,whichproducesjust400 megawatts,itisagreatdealofpower,” saidBason.“Itwillpowerthousandsof homes.”

The Skipjack1wind-farmareawas approvedbytheMarylandlegislature. In2021,Ørstedhadasecondwinning bidfortheexpandedSkipjack2.

“Itis16-17milesfromherewhere weareinSouthBethany,”saidBason. “Itisintendedtominimizeuserconflicts,awayfromshippingchannelsand wherebirdsmigrate.TheSkipjackproj-

“Thereareagreatmanyclimate benefitsfromfarmlandpreservation,” Kroonsaid.“Wecansequestercarbon inthesoil.Ownersofpreservedlands aretwotothreetimesmorelikelyto implementtheseconservationpractices andadditionalconservationontheir lands.”

FarminginDelawareisabigbusiness.Infact,itisthestate’sNo.1industry,creating65,000jobs.Thatmeans1 inevery8positionsinDelawareisin theagriculturalsector.Farmingmakes useof525,000acresofproperty,and agriculturehasaneconomicvaluationof $8.9billion.

“Weseeageverywhere—butnot just indollarsandjobs,”saidKroon.He recountedthatthereare2,300family farmsinthestate,and“Wedidarecord yearofsaleslocallyofsome$3.7million indirectfoodsales,includingourfarmers’markets.”

However,Delawarealsoranksfourth intheU.S.inlossofitspasturallands,

ectdoesnotusetheentirelease,butwe anticipate itwillbe50to70turbines. Wedidchangethetypesofturbineswe areproposing,inresponsetotherapidly developingtechnologyintheseturbines. Theseturbinesaretaller,buttheyalso producemorepowerandrequireless turbines.”

“Wewishthosewindfarmswerefurtherout.Wewillbemoreaffectedby SkipjackhereinSouthBethany,”said Saxton.

Basonnotedthatrenewableenergy willdecreaseenergybillsforDelaware residentsbecauseitwillprovidemore capacityonthegrid.

“Itwillreducethemarketratea smallamountanddecreaseprices,”he said.

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ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Amanshootingattargetsinthe VictoriaForestneighborhoodofSelbyville—inthewoodsbehindahome thatsits100feetfromtheSelbyville MiddleSchoolplaygroundandsoccer field—senttwolocalschoolsintoa low-levellockdownjustafter2p.m.on Thursday,Feb.16.

Accordingtopolice,officerscalledto ahomeinSelbyvillefollowingreports ofshotsfiredneartheschoolgrounds. TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict (IRSD)putSMSandPhilipC.Showell Elementar ySchoolonalow-levellockdownattherequestofSelbyvillePolice ChiefBrianWilson.

FourDelawareStatePolicetroopers andtwoSelbyvillePoliceDepartment officersrespondedtothescene.Theprivatehomewassecured,andtheDSParresteda37-year-oldman,Derek Trossbach,accordingtopolice.

SelbyvillePoliceDepartmentPFC LianaDodson,whowasonlyonher seconddaybackonthejobfollowinga work-relatedinjury,soonissuedanallclear

WilsoncitedthefactactionbyDodsonandSMSschoolresourceofficer (SRO)TylerBareinthearrestofTrossbach,foundshootinginthewoodsbehindSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolon Thursdayafternoon.Inafollow-upinterviewwithCoastalPoint,Wilsonsaid Bare“tookdownthesuspectandhelped takehimintocustody”inthewoodsbehindSMS.

WilsonsaidTrossbachwasshooting atatargetonatreeatshoulderheight. HecreditedDodsonasthecharging officerwhothenassistedBare.

AccordingtoWilson,chargesfor Trossbachinclude:possessionanddischargeofadeadlyweaponinaschool

zone;recklessendangerment;possession ofafirearm;anddisorderlyconduct.

Thesuspectwasallegedlyintoxicated,hesaid.

“Whenyouaddalcoholtogether withfirearms,itisneveragoodmix,” saidWilson.“Ourofficersalldidagreat job.Anytimeyouhaveaschoolinvolved,youaregoingtoseethemassresponsewehadwithSelbyvillePDand with theDelawareStatePolice.”

Wilsonsaidahandgunwasrecoveredatthescene,alongwithanumber ofshellcasings.

“Hewasincloseproximitytothe school,”saidthechief.“Wegatheredhe wasactuallyinthewoodsmorebehind theSMSschoolproperty,ratherthan

behindhisownproperty,”henoted,correctingsomeinitialreportsfromwitnesses.“Welocatedhimandthegun withfreshshellcasingsrightbehindthe footballfield.”

TheIRSDrespondedquickly. “WeputSelbyvilleMiddleSchool and PhilipC.Showellonalow-level

MooretakingactioninnewroleatDNREC

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

KateraMoore,Ph.D.,hailsfrom Philadelphia,“theCityofBrotherly Love,”andcompletedherbachelor’sdegreeandmaster’sinenvironmentalscienceattheUniversityofPennsylvania. Shethenearnedherdoctorateinearth andenvironmentalscienceatCUNYin NewYork.Shehopestobringthat spiritofbrotherlylovetoDNRECin hernewroleasenvironmentaljustice coordinator.

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lockdown,”saidDavidMaull,a spokespersonfortheIRSD.“AtthebehestoftheSelbyvillepolice,whohad thisincidentgoingon,weinitiatedthe schoolresponse,andthatwaslifted10 minuteslater.”

“Therewerekidsontheplayground atShowell,andwegotthembackinthe schoolvery,veryquickly,”saidtheIRSD spokesman.“Onalow-levellockdown, theteachersareteaching,butnobodyis allowedinoroutofthebuilding.We gottheall-clearabout2:20p.m.,and bothschoolssentanotificationtothe parentsveryquickly.Alltheschools

“Equityisbeing invitedtotheparty and inclusionis beingactually askedtodance,” saidMooreduring arecentinterview. “Diversity,equity, inclusionandjustice(DEIJ)has beenanissueformanygenerations— butit’snowcomingtotheforefront. Historicalaccesshasnotalwaysbeen there.”

weresafeatalltimes.Noaccesstothe buildingispermitted,andnobodycan getinfromtheoutside.Kidscanstillgo tolunchortoclass.”

IRSDandSelbyvilleMiddleSchool parentsandcaregiversreceivedanalert fromtheschoolsystemat2:55p.m.:

“ThisisanimportantmessageforSMS families.Duetopoliceactivityinthe area,SMSwasplacedonalow-level lockdownforashortperiodoftimeon Thursdayafternoon.Allstudentsand staffweresafe,andinstructioncontinued duringthisincident.Thelockdownwas liftedafterapproximately10minutes.”

SouthBethanyPoliceChiefJason Lovins,whohastwochildrenatSMS, wasmonitoringthesituationcloselyby radioandsaidtherewasnothreattothe

Mooreisthefirstenvironmentaljustice(EJ)coordinatorforDNRECand wasappointedbyDNRECSecretary ShawnM.Garvin,whostatedinannouncingherappointmentthat“EJisa partofourDNA”andcalledforamore holistic approachtoservingall Delawareans.

Moorehasherhandsfullalready withconcernsaboutleadinpublic drinkingwateradverselyimpactingresidentsofcolor,unsafewellwater,andan imbalanceofaccesstoDelaware’sparks andrecreationalactivities.

studentsatthemiddleschool.Hesaid hewaspleasedattherapidresponseby Selbyvillepoliceandsaidhetrusted Baretohandlethesituationatthelocal school.

Suspect’sfather,neighbors respondtoincident

RoyGould,wholivesinaneighboringhome,saidthereweregunshotsand fourDSPcruisersrespondedquickly, alongwithSelbyvillepolice.

“Thesonwasintherealoneandin thebackofthehomefacingtowardour woods,”saidGould.“NowIseethat bothofhisparentshavejustreturned andarehomewithhim.Itisnotasafe areatobeshootingagun.”

“Whatifchildrenhadbeenhurt?” askedLeeMonick,aneighborwhohas livedinVictoriaForestfor18years. “ Thisisjustafewdayssincethelast schoolshootingandreallyunfortunate tobethreedaysafterthosethreestudentswerekilledatMichiganState.”

“TheSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolisnot even100feetaway,andsometimeskids areplayingsoccerafterschoolonthose fields,”sheadded.

Thereare57homesintheVictoria

DNREChascreatedanewEJwebsitewherecitizenscanofferfeedbackto thenewcoordinator.

“Wearegoingtoreviewthedata,” saidMoore.“Wearelookingforthe takeaways.Peoplecancommunicatedirectlywithmyofficewithconcerns.I haveservedastheombudsmanfor DNREConwasteandhazardoussubstances,andhaveheardfrommanyconstituentsalready.”

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Forestneighborhood.Monicknoted thatthecommunityisusuallyvery quiet.

“It’skindofdumb,becausethereare severalshootingrangesrightinour area,”sheadded.“The(Selbyvillepolice)havetheirowntargetpractice rangeveryclosetohere.Ihaveagirlfriendwhousestheshootingrangein Gumboro,”saidMonick.“Youcanhear thestatepolicetakingtargetpractice. Wealsohavesomefarmlandnearby wherehuntingispermittedandwecan occasionallyhearhunters,butotherwise thereshouldbenogunfire.”

“Nowmysonisgoingtolosehislicenseandhisgun,”saidamanatthe home,whoaskednottobefurther identified.“Itisgoingtocostthousands ofdollarstogethimoutofthis,and somebodyreallycouldhavegotten hurt.”

“Iamnotresponsibleforthis,”said thesuspect’sfather.“Mysonisgoingto bechargedasanadult.AndIreally don’tcare,becausehemadehisowndecision.Itisallamisunderstandingbya stupidkid,andtheactionisover.These childrenareadults,andheistheone whowillhavetoapologize,becauseit wasnotmewhodidit.”

Moore

OceanViewgovernmentcriticfilestorunfortowncouncil

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OutspokenresidentDickJennisonhas filedtorunfortheOceanViewTown Council,representingDistrict3.

ThatseatiscurrentlyheldbyCouncilmanTomMaly,whoisnoteligibletorun forre-electionbecausehehasservedtwo consecutiveterms.Theelectionissetfor Saturday,April8.Theotherseatavailable forelectionthisyearisthemayor’sseat.So far,onlyincumbentMayorJohnReddingtonhasfiledforelectionasmayor.

JennisonlivesonOgreDriveandhas oftenquestionedReddington,membersof thetowncouncil,TownManagerCarol HouckandDirectorofPlanning,Zoning &DevelopmentKenCiminoaboutallegedspeedingonthatroad.Hetoldthe CoastalPointwhenheannouncedhis candidacythatheandotherOgreDrive residentsweresentletterstellingthem speedlimitsignswouldberemovedif theycontinuedtoquestiontownofficials.

“Speedingonthatstreetisahuge problem.RonaldReaganwasoneofmy

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losing5.8percentoffarmstodevelopment.

“Wearefourthinpercentageofagriculturallandslost,from2001to2016.”

TheAglandPreservationActof 1995enabledpermanenteasementsto protectfarms.Thefirsteasementwas actuallylanddonatedtotheState.The AglandPreservationFoundationhasits ownboardofdirectorsandfarmersand otherlandownerscansign-upthrough theirpreservationdistricts.

“Farmownerssignupanddeclare theirlandhastoremainafarm,”said Kroon.“Easementsareselected throughabidprocessforpermanent

favoritepresidents,andhewasknownfor saying,‘Trust,butverify.’Inthistown,it’s ‘Distrust,thenverify,’becausetheylie.You havetodoublecheckthem,”Jennisonsaid.

“Theyhavearadarspeedsignonmy streetandtheyputarubberhose—Icall itarubberhose—acrosstocatchthe trafficcountandthespeeds.Theyputthat rubberhosethatcutsacrossthestreet… butIhadamanfromthecompanythe townhiredtellmeyouneverputitbythe radarsign,becausepeoplewillslowdown whentheyseeitandyouwon’tgetaccuratespeeds.

“WhenIwenttoatowncouncilmeetingandaskedtheTownwhytheyputit there,youcouldseeKenCiminoand ChiefMcLaughlinsmirkingacrossfrom eachother.Theysitacrossfromoneanother.Theycanlookatoneanotherand yougettheeyerolls,”saidJennison,who filedlastweektorunfortowncouncil.

BothMcLaughlinandCimino, reachedbytheCoastalPoint,declined comment.

“It’sdishearteningwhenyoulookat whatIwouldcallapathywithinthe

purchase.Weareappraising360farms in2023.”

Delaware’sfarmlandpreservation teamreceivesbidsfromthelandowners inatypeofreverseauctionbidprocess. Thefairmarketvalueofthelandisestablished,alongwiththeagricultural productionvalue,andthedifferencebetweenthesevaluesistheappraisalfor theeasement.

“Ownerssubmitofferstous,andwe selecttheirfarmsforeasementprotection,”saidKroon.“Itremovesallthe politicsaboutwhoisgettingpaid”to preserve.In2023,theDDAreceived $20millionfromitseasementcampaign,whichkicked-offattheDelaware StateFair.

“Wereceived104newapplications

ranks,”saidJennison,aChicagonative whomovedtoOceanViewsevenyears agofromPotomac,Md.Heisretiredas presidentandCEOofthenon-profit ManufacturedHousingAssociationinthe Washington,D.C.,area.Heandhiswife, Tracy,haveason,Alec,wholivesinAnnapolis.

“Manypeopleonmyblockareso upset.Ihaveattendedmanycouncilmeetings.Ihavebeenrespectfulandpolite whenIspeak.Ihaveneverbeenaskedto watchmylanguage.I’maprofessionaland Irespectthepeopleupthere,butwhen youkeepgoingtotheTownwithsame problemandtheydonothing,itgetsfrustrating.NowtheTownisthreateningto pullourspeedlimitsigndown.Theywant tocontroleverything.

“Theydon’twanttodosimplethings likestripingtheroadwhereIlive.We haveanarrowroad.It’sonly19feetwide. …TheTownrefusedtostripeitandrefusedtoputupsignsthatsaythespeed limitisstrictlyenforced.Theyarerefusing todominimalthingstocurtailspeeding. …Theywon’tstripetheroad.Theytold

thisyear,ofthe360totalfarms,”said Kroon,explainingthataneasementis an“interestintheproperty.Wedon’t ownit,becauseitisstayingprivate.”

“Thelandmustremaininsome typeofagriculturalproduction,”said thechiefadministrator.“Wearecom-

metheydon’thaveto.

“Godforbidyoushouldcomplainand doitinapolite,respectfulmanner.We justgetshutdown.Theysentafour-page gaslightinglettertoeveryresidentonmy blockthreateningtoremovethespeed signifwecontinuetoraisequestions. Theykeeptryingtotrapus,saying,‘You don’trepresentthecommunity.’Idon’t havetorepresentthecommunity.This isn’tanHOA,”hesaid.

Healsobelievesthecouncilchanged thetimeofmonthlymeetingsfrom7p.m. to3p.m.,eventhough53percentofresidentswantedmeetingstocontinuebeing heldat7p.m.

“Weneedtotakebackthistownback. TheTownisactingmorelikeamicrocosmofthefederalgovernment,where thestaffoftheTownarereallyrunning thetown.Thetowncouncildoesn’trun thetown.Itisbeingdirectedbythestaff. Inalotofcases,thesearenotelectedofficialsrunningthetown,becausenobody ranagainstthemandtheywerejust movedintothatposition.

“It’salittlebitoutofcontrol,”hesaid.

petingwithdevelopersfortheselands. However,peoplehereinthisregion arewillingtoputthemoneyintoprotection.”

He saidroughly7,300acresoffarmlandwillbepreservedwitheasementsin thisregion.

LowerSussexNAACPhostsprogramatFrankfordfirehall

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Wearingahoodieemblazonedwith thelogofromthe1993film“PoeticJustice,”ShamirLambertsteppedtothe microphoneintheFrankfordfirehall

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Concerninglow-levelleadcontaminationinwaterinSussexCountyand IndianRiverSchoolDistrictschools, MooresaidtheplanbyDelawareSecretaryofEducationMarkHolodicktoretestwithaprivatecontractorwill providepeaceofmind.

“DOEisremediatingnowonthis issue,”shesaid.“Westartwithclean drinkingwater,butthenwesometimes runitthroughleadpipes,”inolder buildinginfrastructure,shesaid.“Here inDelaware,wehavebeenlooking c loselyatcleanwatersupply,andwecan usesomeoftheInfrastructureAct moneytomakeadjustments.”

“Wehavetomobilizetosolvethese issues,”saidMoore.

Shetalkedaboutaprogramin Philadelphiaaboutsixyearsagowhere leadwasfoundintheschools.

“Wewereabletoprovidehydration stationsandgetcleandrinkingwater

andbegantospeak.

Hisvoicegainingstrengthashe spoke,Lambertrecitedaportionof MartinLutherKingJr.’s“IHavea Dream”speech,whichKingdelivered onAug.28,1963,attheLincolnMemorialinWashington,D.C.

intotheschools,”saidMooreofthe 2017program.“Ibelievethecostwas about$1,500perunit,anditwasagreat investment.”

Mooresaidshewouldbewatching IRSDschoolscloselytoensurethatthe schoolswithelevatedlead—particularlythosethathaveanenvironmental justiceimplication—arequicklyremediated.“Weneedtoseehowthese schoolsareprioritizedtorepairthese situations,”shesaid.

Concerningleadinschools,Moore saidthereisschoollunchfundingatstake.

“TheFreeandReducedLunchprogramsprovidedbythefederalgovernmentwithsupportfromthestate requiresthatsafedrinkingwaterbe available forthekids,”saidMoore, addingthatshebelievesthesehydration stationsorothershort-termsolutions shouldbeconsidered,inadditionto bottledwater.“Youcouldhaveatemporarysolutiontoensurethereisnorisk tothatfunding.”

Intermsofaccesstoparks,Moore

Lambert,13,isaneighth-graderat MarinerMiddleSchool.Hehasperformedthespeech,frommemory,at similareventsforseveralyearsandwas invitedtotheFrankfordeventbyLower SussexCountyNAACPPresidentLucindaSpence.

saidDNRECisexperimentingwithreducedfeesforlower-incomefamilies andotherwaystocreateequivalent recreationopportunity.

“Researchtellsusthatweallneed accesstoDelaware’sparks,whichare the mostvisitedinthecountry,”said Moore.“WehaveDNRECprogramsin place,includingfishingandhunting guides,tohelpmakethesemoreaccessible.Wealsoworkwithourmunicipalitiestocreategreenspacefordensely populatedareas.”

“Onthenaturalresourcessideof DNREC,weneedtoturnthetideso thatpeoplehaveaccesstoallofourenvironmentalspaces,”shesaid.“How welcomedoyoufeelwhenyouareoutdoors?Thisisaboutchanginghearts and minds.Everyonehasarighttoplay andrecreate.”

“DNRECisthinkingofabetterapproachinimprovingthisaccess,andone isloweringfeeswhereitmakessense,” shenoted.

TheFreshPondStateParkparkingfee

Theprogram,heldonThursday,Feb. 16,wasacollaborationbetweenthe FrankfordPublicLibrary,theIndian RiverHighSchoolBandandChoir, andtheNAACP.

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willbe$5forDelawareresidentswhen parkfeeseasonresumesonMarch1.

“ShawnandDNRECareveryauthenticaboutthisEJapproach,andit doeshavetobecomepartofourDNA,” saidMoore,referencingGarvin.“Inclusionisreallyallofourjobs.”

The EPAhasalsoannouncedfundingforenvironmentaljusticeissues.

EPA’sEJGovernmenttoGovernmentprogramoffersfundsforcommunitiesdisproportionatelyburdenedby environmentalharmsandrisks.These modelsshouldleverageorutilizeexistingresourcesorassetsofstateagencies todevelopkeytoolsandprocessesthat integrateenvironmentaljusticeconsiderations.

EPA’snewEJThrivingCommunitiesTechnicalAssistanceCentersProgramwillestablishtechnicalassistance centers acrossthenation,providing technicalassistance,training,andrelatedsupporttocommunitieswithenvironmentaljusticeconcernsandtheir partners.

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“AnEveningCelebratingBlackHistory”featuredperformancesofavariety ofmusicalpieces,startingwithIndian River’sConcertChoirsinging“Just

OvertheWayWheretheRainbow Fell,”inwhichRosephanyePowellset JackLondon’sprosetoaliltingscore. Thechoiralsoperformed“Walk ThroughtheStreetsoftheCity”byUndineSmithMoore,“BonseAba”byVictorC.Johnsonand“ISingBecauseI’m Happy”byRolloDilworth.

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IndianRiver’s JazzBandchose fourpiecesshowcasingawide rangeofmusicby Blackcomposers, beginningwith “Ain’tNoMountainHighEnough” byMarvinGaye.

Severalsoloists wereinthespotlightduringthe band’sportion,includingShanyla GainesandConnorWhitlockon “Backatown”by TromboneShorty, Gainesagainon “WhataWonderfulWorld”by LouisArmstrong, andJakeLongand WyattSnyder roundingoutthe programwitha swingingrendition of“Superstition”by StevieWonder.

Eachperformancewasintroducedby astudent whogaveashortexplanation oftheoriginsandsignificanceofthe piece.Studentschosentointroducethe musicwereGabrielYoung,DavyLopez, GinaGarciaPerez,JasmineShaeffer, EstrellaRamos,GrasonHoward,Con-

norWhitlockandKaitlynJohnson.

Studentswhoperformedinthespecialeveningofmusicaremembersof IndianRiver’sTri-MMusicHonorSociety,whichisadvisedbyLauraCarey, IR’schoirdirector.

InadditiontoeventssuchastheFeb. 16performance,Tri-Mstudentsthis yearhavelentahandinelementary schoolmusicclasses,havedirectedand performedatDickensParlourTheatre in“TopoftheWorld,”aplaywrittenby SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolmusicteacher EricTsavdar;andhavevolunteeredat theACTSthriftstoreandaLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubevent.

ConcertChoirstudentsperforming inthecelebratoryeventincludedLindsayBrewster,NicoleCarter,Jackson Chandler,SeanColdeira,MaxwellFadden, GinaGarciaPerez,MadisonKing, SaraLabariasVeguillas,CassidyLandis, DavyLopez,JasmineSchaefferand GabrielYoung.

JazzBandmembersperformingincludedAminaAdkins,LandonArauz, TylerBartholomew,BrianCabreraIcte, NicoleCarter,LucasDeLosRios, MaxwellFadden,DanielFaucett,Evan Forjan,ShanylaGaines,Grason Howard,KaitlynJohnson,IanLewis, JakeLong,NickolasOneschuk,Wyatt Snyder,EmeliaWelch,CalebWilley, EmmaWhite,ConnorWhitlock,IsabellaWisniewskiandLexxineZullo. ThebandisdirectedbyDeAnna Zecchin.

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TheIndianRiverHighSchoolMusicDepartmentcollaboratedwiththeFrankfordPublicLibraryandthe LowerSussexCountyN.A.A.C.P.for"AnEveningCelebratingBlackHistory"attheFrankfordfirehallon Thursday,Feb.16.Eighth-graderShamirLambertrecitedaportionofMartinLutherKingJr.'sfamous"I HaveaDream"speechandIndianRiverstudentsprovidedaselectionofmusicbyBlackcomposersfroma traditional Africanfolksong,"BonseAba,"tocurrentpopselections.

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Localpolicerespondinimmediate,heroicway

ThesoundofgunfireisnotatalluncommoninSussex County,particularlyduringcertaintimesoftheyear.Thesound ofgunfireinthemiddleofthedaynearthemiddleschool,however—thatisnotsomethingexpectedordesired.Byanybody.

ReportsofgunshotsneartheSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolplaygroundandsoccerfieldonThursday,Feb.16,gottheattention ofschoolofficialsandpolice,andthecommunitycouldletouta collectivebreathofreliefafteritwasdiscoveredthatthealleged shooterwasaimingattargetsinthewoodsneartheschool,and thatitwasnotsomethingmore nefariousandterrifying.

Itwascertainlynotawiseactivity,andpolicealsosuggested alcoholwasinvolved,sostillapotentiallyabsurdly-dangerous activity.Nowit’suptothelegalsystemtosortallthatout.

Buttoday,inthisspace,let’sgiveparentsofthiscommunitya

littleboostofassurance.

Afterpolicereceivedreportsofgunfirenearthemiddle school,theyreacted.SelbyvillePoliceDepartmentPFCLiana Dodsonrespondedimmediatelyafterreceivingthecall,andultimatelyissuedtheall-clear.SchoolresourceofficerTylerBare, accordingtoSelbyvillePoliceChiefBrianWilson,“tookdown thesuspectandhelpedtakehimintocustody”inthewoodsbehindtheschool.WilsonalsocreditedmembersoftheDelaware StatePoliceforimmediateresponse.

Whenfacingasituationthatpotentiallycalledforourheroes todoheroicthings,ourheroesdidheroicthings.Theyraninto thepotentially-horrifyingunknownbeforethemindefenseof thosewhowerepotentiallydefenseless.

Ourrespondersresponded.Andwethankthemprofusely.

Sweettreatsnowonthemindofcriminals

Hey,whatdoyoucallstolencandy?

Hotchocolate.

<WaitingliketheseasonedprofessionalthatIamuntil thelaughterdiesdown.OK,now,three...two...one...>

ABritishmanadmittedtostealingnearly200,000CadburyCremeEggsrecently,accordingtoanarticlebyDaniel VictorwiththeNewYorkTimes,inwhatpolicereferredto asan“eggstravagent”theft.Asin,dude allegedlystolenearly200,000ofthe Eastericons—worthapproximately $37,000.

“WestMerciaPolicehashelpedsave EasterforCremeEggfans,”peradadjoke-lacedstatementfromthatdepartment.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

JobyPoolallegedlybrokeintoanindustrialcomplexoutsideofBirminghamonSaturday,Feb.11.Heusedastolen lorrycab(whichtheGoogleversetellsmeisafunnyBritish wordfortruck,basically)totakeoffwiththechocolate,accordingtoanotherpieceinTheGuardian,afterbreaking intotheunitwithametalgrinder.

“Thisisclearlyanorganizedcrimematter,”saidprosecutorOwenBealeintheKidderminsterMagistrates’Court. “Youdon’tjusthappentolearnaboutatrailerwiththatkind ofvaluebeingavailable.”

Now,Idon’tliketotootmyownhorn,butIhavewatched “TheSopranos,”like,alotoftimes.Thatbasicallymakesme anexpertinorganizedcrime.Youknow,likethattimeI watchedaninfomercialonexerciseequipmentandIinstantly transformedintothismuscle-boundspecimenyouseehere today.

ButsomehowImissedthecandyrackets.Oh,IsawTony S opranoandhismurderousbandofmerrymenkill,commit arson,extort,performmortgagefraud,bribepoliceofficers, destroyevidenceandevenusetheiragingparents’assistedlivingfacilitiestohidethingstheydidnotwanttheauthoritiestofindintheirownpossession.

ButIneversawthemstealCadburyCremeEggs.Or, evensomethinggood,likeReese’sPeanutButterCups,for thatmatter.Imean,theyallatealot—especiallyTony—so Icouldseeasituation wheresomebodywhoworkedata candyplantowedthemmoneyforgamblingdebtsandfed themajuicyleadonanawfulcandythatmayormaynotbe ripeforthetaking,andmaybeTonywasalittlehungry,so...

ButIdigress.

Pool’sdefenseattorney,JohnMcMillan,arguedthatthere shouldbesomeleniencyinsentencingforPoolbecause... well,Iguessbecausehedecidedagainstshootingitoutwith policeoveraloadofawfulcandy?

“Hestoppedthevehiclewhenherealizedhewasbeing followed,”saidMcMillan,perTheGuardian.“Everything stolenhadbeenrecoveredandthatwill nodoubtassisttheownersofvarious itemsthathavebeentaken.Therehas beennointerferencewiththefood productsthatweretaken—theywillbe inaconditionthattheycangobackon theshelves.”

Isitsafetoeatchocolateproducts thathavebeeninvolvedinafelony?Whatifhehadstolena 100Grandbar?Or,shouldwebeaskingifthisisnothisfirst attemptatthis—like,doeshejusthavestickyfingers?Does hehaveMoundsofcandyjustlyingaroundthehouse?Sweet jokes,huh?

Closertohome—Virginia,tobeprecise—policearrestedDawnLewisafteremployeesataWal-Martcalledauthoritiestoreportawomanwhowasstealingmorethan $600worthofcandyonValentine’sDay.Peranarticleon WRIC.com,thewomandumpedthemajorityofthecandy whensheknewshewascaught,heldontothreeheartshapedboxesofchocolate,hoppedintoaMercedessedan andledpoliceon achaseontoI-95atspeedsupto86miles perhourbeforeshewaseventuallystoppedthankstoa rollingroadblockprocedurenearareststop. Forcandy?

Well,asitturnsout,Ms.Lewiswasawantedwoman,and notjustintermsofgettingheart-shapedboxesofcandyfor Valentine’sDay.No,shehadwarrantsonherforgrandlarcenyandshoplifting,accordingtopolice.Theythenadded newchargesintheformofeludingpolice,drivingwithasuspendedlicenseandpetitlarceny

I’dalmostunderstandpeopletakingeggswithprices beingwhattheyare.Butcandy?Wouldyouhavetobean Airheadtogetintothestolencandygame,orsomekindof diabolicalSmartietoseeafutureinsweetsthatnotevery JollyRanchercouldseecoming?

Imean,ifyouneedaPayday,lotsoffolksarehiringthese days.NoneedtogoonacrimeSpree.

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Readercriticizes budgetcoverage

Editor:

Shameonyou,theeditorandSusan Canfora,foryourleadstoryonFeb.17, 2023,regardingnotaxhikeforOV.Ido nottakeexceptiontothefactsinthe story,butrathertheomissions.Youfail topointoutthetaxhikesofrecent years,especiallyforlastyear,whichwas approximatelya25percentincreasefor homeownersinOV.

Taxrevenuesareafunctionofassessedvalues,whichweallknowhave increasedsignificantly,andthetown’s proposedtaxrates.It’sacombinationof boththatcreatesthetaxbill.Yes,rates decreased11percent,butnowherenear enoughtoavoida25percentincreasein ataxbill.

Increaseshaveoccurredforthelast fewyearsinarow,amountingtomore thana50percentincreaseintaxbills. Andforwhat?

Thisdoesn’tevenincludethetown’s increasedrevenuefromnewhomes beingaddedtothetaxbase.

Enoughisenough.

Connormourns thelossofMonroe

Editor:

Iwould liketobrieflyhonormy goodfriendThelmaMonroe,former mayorofMillsboro.Sherecentlypassed away.

Thelmawasatrueleaderforher communityandagreatneighbortome. ShewasmayorthesametimeIwasin Dagsboro.Wewereinneedofcentral sewerandtownwaterinDagsboroin theearly1990s.IworkedwithThelma andourlocallegislators,CharlieWest andRichardCordrey.Thelmahelped meobtain$1.9millioningrantmoney fortheDagsboro-Frankfordsewerproject. Wethenworkedoncitywater,purchasingsupplyfromMillsboro.

Shewasapartofthedrivingforceto gettingthisdone.Thiswasalong processwithmanyhurdlestojumpover. Intheend,weobtained$1.6millionin grantmoneyandwentonlinein2005.

herhomebefore9p.m.Thesewerethe termsherhusband,Leroy,setup,andI alwaysmadesurethathappened.

AtThelma’shouse,thereisaroom fullofpicturesofeverygovernor,state andelectedofficial,withastoryattachedtoeachone.

TherewillneverbeanotherThelma Monroe.Herlegacyisfilledwithmany achievements.Ionlymentionedafew. Wewillmissyourwitandabilitiesto helpbringpeopletogetherandtruly ser veourcommunity.

S.BradleyConnor Dagsboro

Fenwickcommittee opposesturbines

Editor:

tonegative,longtermphysicaldefects, thenoisefromseismictestingandother constructionactivitiesdirectlydisrupts thesonarwavesofwhalesandmarine animalswhichdependonacousticsto navigate.Thenoisecreatesconfusion anddisorientationintheseanimalsresultingin“strandings”andevendeadly boatcollisions.

KevinByrnes OceanView

Shewassomeonewhodidthishard worklookingfornopraise.Shewasalso presidentoftheSussexCountyAssociationofTowns.Weusedtorideto meetingstogetherandlistentothe’40s musiconsatelliteradio.Shewouldtell me storiesoflocaleventsthatwerealwaysentertaining.Ialwaysknewtoget

TheFenwickIslandEnvironmental Committeeisconcernedabouttheunprecedenteddeathsof15whalesand 164othermarineanimalswhichcoincidedwithseismictestingandconstructionactivitiesbyoffshorewind companiesalongtheAtlanticcoastline.

Scientificstudieshavedetermined thatseismictestingandrelatedconstructionhavecatastrophiceffectson marineanimalswhichhavealowtoleranceforunderwaternoise.Inaddition

Despitethescience,MikeDunmyer (U.S.Windspokesman)dismissesthe unprecedentednumberofwhaledeaths assimple“whalestrandings”unrelated tooffshorewindactivities.Agencieslike NOAA,BOEMandtheU.S.Fisheries Departmentchargedwithprotecting marinelifecontinuetodenydirectlinks betweentheturbineconstructionand thedyingmarineanimalsbutalsooffer noothercause.Unfortunately,other communityandenvironmentalprotectionorganizationsremainsilentafter receivinglarge“grants”fromturbine companies.

Stayingsilentisnottheanswer,as thatimpliesconsentoracceptancewhen peopledonotspeakup.Therefore,publicoppositionisvitaltopreventthedestructionofourbeautifulmarine environment.Whilethiscommitteeand theTownofFenwickIslandendorse

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CarlM.FreemanFoundation supportingDoMore24

CarlM.FreemanFoundation(CMFF)will againsupportDelaware’slargestdayofgiving,Do More24Delaware,onMarch2-3.

ThankstoCMFF,eligiblenonprofitslocatedin andservingSussexCountywillshareupto $25,000throughthisyear’sSussexCountyDonationIncentiveBonusprizes.Theprizeswillbe awardedbyCarlM.FreemanFoundationtothose eligiblenonprofitsthatraisemoneythroughthe www.domore24delaware.orgwebsiteoverthe24hour fundraisingperiod.

ProceedsfromCMFFfundswillbeawardedto thetop10participatingandeligiblenonprofits thatreceivethemostdonationsoverthecourseof theDoMore24Delawareevent.Thisyear’sprizes rangefromthetopprizeof$6,000tothe10thplaceprizeof$1,000.

SimilartotheFoundation’sFACES(Freeman AssistsCommunitieswithExtraSupport)program,theSussexCountyDonationIncentive Bonusprizesaredesignedtofindandfundthe smallerorganizationsservingSussexCounty neighborhoods.Eligibilityfortheseprizeswillbe limitedtothosenonprofitorganizationswithofficesinSussexCountyandwithoperatingbudgets oflessthan$500,000annually.

PattiGrimes,executivedirectoroftheCarlM. FreemanFoundation,saidsheisexcitedforthepotentialthattheSussexCountyfocusedprizeshave forthegivingdayeventandhowthesefundscan impactthosenonprofitsonMarch2-3andbeyond.

“In2022,theSussexCountyprizeshelpedgeneratemorethan$250,000fromalmost2,000 donorsforthosenonprofitsthatwereeligible,”said Grimes.“Weenvisionthisyear’sprizeswillhelp motivateevenmoregivingtooursmallerandimportantgrassrootsorganizationsservingSussex County.”

TheCarlM.FreemanFoundationiscommitted tofacilitating,supportingandpromotinginnovativecommunity-basedleadershipandgiving,particularlyinthecommunitieswherecustomers, employeesandvendorsofCarlM.FreemanCompanieswork,liveandplay.Thepartnershipwith SpurImpact,UnitedWayofDelawareandtheDo More24Delawareplanningteamprovidesanopportunitytoworktogetherandfosterindividual philanthropytowardSussexCountynonprofitorganizations.

Moreaboutthisprizeandotherdetailsabout theeventcanbefoundat www.DoMore24Delaware.org.

BusinessesinvitedtoparticipateinTeenJobFairSaturday

TheLewesPublicLibraryisinviting localbusinessestoparticipateinthelibrary’sannualTeenJobFaironSaturday,March25,from11a.m.to1p.m.at thelibrary,locatedat111AdamsAvenueinLewes.

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greenenergy,wecannotdosowhen otheraspectsoftheenvironmentareendangered.

Weareaskingforyoursupportin opposingindustrialwindturbinesthat threatenthemarineenvironmentin Delaware.Pleasewritetoyourlegislatorsandspeaktoyourneighborsabout theneedtoprotectthemarinehabitat. Contactwww.fenwickisland.orgfor moreinformation.Thetimetoactis

Thefairconnectsteenapplicants ages14-19withlocalbusinessestodiscussseasonaland/oryear-roundemploymentopportunities.Pastfairshave drawnnearly400interestedteens.

“Thisisanexcellentopportunityfor

now,beforeanotherwhalewashesupon ourshores.

MayorNatalieMagdeburger;Council MemberPaulBreger;Co-chairsSusan Brennan andColleenWilson;Members VickiCarmean,PamPridgeonand JosephRector TheFenwickIsland EnvironmentalCommittee

Readerasksresidents topayattention

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas

businessestoreachalargeandmotivated audienceofteenapplicants,”saidTeen ServicesLibrarianEmilyEllinger.“Italso allowsteenstogainexperiencewiththe hiringandapplicationprocessinasupportive,community-basedenvironment.”

addressedtoresidentsofBethanyBeach andsenttotheCoastalPointforpublication.

Whenisthelasttimeyouvisitedthe TownofBethanywebsite?Doyou knowhowmuchitcosttorunourtown andhowthemoneyisbeingspent?Do youknowhowourtownisbeingrun and managed?Whenisthelasttime youattendedatowncouncilmeeting?

Well,untilrecently,Ididn’tknowany ofthesethings.Myfirstinvolvementin mattersofthetownwereconcerning whatiscalledtheCollinsStreetproject —astreetimprovementprojecttoin-

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creasepedestriansafety.

Thetowncouncilvotedin2019over strongneighborhoodoppositiontoadd a5-footpathwaytotheexistingpavementforpedestrians—simpleenough. COVIDhappened,andtheprojectwas stalled.Asthingsunfolded,itbecame apparentthatwerelotsofissuesresidentshadrelatingtotheimpactofthe workonourpropertiesandneighborhood.

TheTownsentallresidentsimpactedbytheprojectaregisteredletter aboutameetingtodiscussanewproposal.Itstatedtheynowwantedto makethepathway8feetwidetomake itsafer.TheTownhasarightofwayon ourstreet,andremindedusthisinthe letterandatthemeetings.Theyalso toldusthattheywerecommittedtodo the minimumamountofworktolimit theimpactontheresidents.

Agroupofusneighborspushedback hard.Wefelttheprojectwouldcreate privacyissuesforus,asitwasgoingto putvehicularandpedestriantrafficway closertoourhomes.Manyresidents wouldlosetheirparkingspotsforthemselvesandguestsinthesummer.We haveastandingwaterissueonCollins Street—mostofthestreetisinthe FEMA“AE”specialfloodhazardarea. Whatimpactwouldaddingthousands of feetofnon-perviousasphalthaveon ourstreetandtheenvironment?No studywasdone.

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Obituaries

DoloresAnn‘Dee’Corson,92

DoloresAnn“Dee”Corson,92,of Lewes,Del.,formerlyofFairHaven, N.J.,passedawayonWednesday,Feb. 8,2023,atherhome.Shewasborn inEastRutherford,N.J.onJan.7, 1931,daughterofthelateWilliam NowickiandthelateSophia(Standarski)Nowicki.

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Followinghergraduation,Corson wentintotheforeignservicein Washington,D.C.,whereshelearned Swedish.Shethenworkedinthe U.S.EmbassyinSweden,whereshe madecountlessmemories.Shewas blessedtohavetouredmostofEuropeduringhertimeinSweden,just ridingherbikethroughoutthecountryside.

AftercomingbacktotheUnited States,shemarriedherhusband,A. Warren“Batch”Corsonandbegan herfamily.Asherchildrenbeganto age,sheappliedforajobwith AT&T/BellLaboratoriesin Holmdel,N.J.Asshewasknownfor herquickwit,duringherjobinterview,shewasasked“Doyouhaveany budgetingskills?”Withoutthinking twice,herreplywas,“Absolutely,I’ve runahouseholdononeperson’s salary,raisingfourkidsandmaking surethebillsarepaid.So,yes,Ihave budgetingskills.”Withthatanswer, shewashiredonthespot,andshe enjoyedhertimewiththetelecommunicationscompany,retiringasan administrativesecretary.

Althoughshehadlossinherlife withthepassingofherhusband25 yearsagoandmostrecentlyher daughterlastyear,sheneverquestionedherfaith.Shealwaysbelieved thatwhathappenedwasGod’splan andherstrongCatholicfaithiswhat trulyhelpedherlivewithherloss.

andAdrienneMalkowicz.Sheissurvivedbyason,WarrenJ.Corsonand hiswife,Chona,ofBristow,Va.;two daughters,KarenSandorofLaurel, Md.,andKristineArwayofMillsboro,Del.;fivegrandchildren, AmandaGrierandherhusband, Andy,DanielSandorandhiswife, Beth,AlexisQuinnandherhusband, Dan,RichardArwayandNoah Zierold;andthreegreatgrandchildren,AlexGrier,ZacharyGrierand LukasSandor.

Avisitationwastobeheldon Monday,Feb.20,2023,attheLong NeckChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,32013LongNeckRd., Millsboro,Del.AMassofChristian BurialwastobeheldonTuesday, Feb.21,2023,atSt.JudetheApostle CatholicChurch,152TulipDrive, Lewes,Del.Intermentwastofollow atConley’sChapelCemeterynear Angola,Del.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

NancyEllenDowns,86

NancyEllenDowns,86,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayonFeb.13, 2023,atCarolineCo.Nursing&RehabilitationCenterinDenton,Md. ShewasbornonMarch12,1936,to thelateRussellTownsendandMolly JaneMooreTownsendinSalisbury, Md.

ShehadanextensivecareerworkingfortheJohnL.BriggsConstructionCo.andtheH.G.Mitchell AccountingFirm,andlaterinlife didstintsasaretailclerkatPeebles, MarshallsandLizClaibourne.Her hobbiesincludedreading,knitting andsewing.Shelovedthebeachand hercats.

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Corsonisrememberedbyher childrenasatruerenaissancewoman. Shelovedtopaintandwasalways involvedinagardeningclub,skiclub ortennisclubinheryoungeryears. Laterinlife,shewasaffectionately knownas“thePost-ItNoteQueen,” whereshesatathercommandcenter (kitchentable)makinglistsand notesforherchildrentocompleteon theirnextvisit.Sheoftenquipped thattherewasnosenseingettingher headstoneinscribedwithherdateof death,astheycouldjustputaPost-It Noteonit.Shewillberemembered byherfamilyasawomanwithsucha quickwit,loveablepersonality,devotiontoherfamily,andloveoftaking roadtripsandmakingmemories withherhusband.

Inadditiontoherparents,Corson wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,A.WarrenCorson,in1998;a daughter,Kathleen“Kay”Zieroldin 2022;andthreesiblings,Veronica “Ronnie”Zajac,WilliamNowicki

Inadditiontoherparents,Downs wasprecededindeathbytwosisters, MildredMooreandJaneDodd.She issurvivedbytwochildren,Joseph StevenForst,andhisfiancée,Gail Fleetwood,ofGeorgetown,Del.;and JeffreyDanielForstandhiswife, Bonnie,ofGreensboro,Md.Sheis alsosurvivedbytwograndchildren, ChristopherRussellForstand HunterGodfreyForst,bothof Lewes,Del.Sheleavesbehindmany friendsandacquaintances,andwill begreatlymissed.

Agravesideservicewastobeat St.JohnsUnitedMethodistChurch Cemetery,GravelHillRoad, Georgetown,Del.,onSaturday,Feb. 18,2023,withKennyDoddofficiating.Condolencesmaybesentonline atwww.watsonfh.com.

RichardJames‘Rich’Hay,70

RichardJames“Rich”Hay,70,of Aston,Pa.,andOceanView,Del.,

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enteredthepresenceofhisLordand SaviorJesusChristverypeacefully onFeb.15,2023,afteracourageous battlewithCOPDandemphysema. HewasthesonofthelateDerald HayandMargaret(Colwell)Hay. HewasborninPhiladelphia,graduatedfromSpringfieldHighSchool, DelawareCounty,andresidedin Astonuntilhisretirement.

HewasafriendofBillW.andDr. Bobfor30years,andwasalways readytohelpanyone,atanytime, anywhere,afflictedwiththedisease ofalcoholism.Hewasanempathetic listener,neverjudged,andsharedhis experience,strengthandhopeto manyastheyjourneyedalongthe pathofrecovery.

Hayretiredasamasterelectrician.

Heenjoyedgoingtothegym,travelingandmostespeciallycruises.He wasalwaysbusyaroundthehouse, findingsomethingnewtoworkon andmakebetter.Ashishealth slowedhimdown,heenjoyedresting inthesunandworkingwithplants, propagatingthemtosharewithothers.

Hewasamanoffaithandhope, andwillbedearlymissedforhis kind,caringandgenerouswaytoall thosewhoknewandlovedhim.

Hayleavesbehindthosewholove himthemost,withsomanymemories,anemptyspaceintheirhearts butknowingheisfinallyhomeand breathingeasily.Hewastheloving husbandofDenise(Quinn)Hay; andstepfathertoMatthewBlackburn(andNerlie)andBurchard Blackburn(andKristen).Hewasa devoted“PapaRich”tohisgrandchildren,Miles,Aiden,Emmaand

Londyn.Hisgrandchildren,nieces andnephewswerewrappedupinhis loveandaffectionthroughouttheir lives,andbroughthimtremendous joy.

AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldat11a.m.onThursday,Feb.23, 2023,atSt.AnnCatholicChurch, 691GarfieldParkway,Bethany Beach,Del.,wherefriendsandfamilymayvisitafter10a.m.Interment wastobeprivate.Inlieuofflowers, donationsweresuggested,totheSocietyofSt.VincentdePaul,c/oSt. Ann’sCatholicChurch,691Garfield Pkwy.,BethanyBeach,DE19930. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MildredI.Krause,84

MildredI.Krause,84,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayonSaturday, Feb.18,2023.

Servicesweretobeprivate. ArrangementsarebyWatsonFuneral HomeinMillsboro,Del.Lettersof condolencemaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

EdwinL.‘Ed’Markle,72

EdwinL.“Ed”Markle,72,of Millsboro,Del.,losthisyear-long battlewithpancreaticcancer,with hislovingwifebyhisside,onFeb. 13,2023.Hefoughtcourageously throughendlesstreatmentsandsurgeries,butnevergaveintothe thoughtthathemightlosethisbattle.Theearthlyworldlostafather,a partner,apap,afriendandaman amongmen.Heavengainedanangel.

MarklegrewupinHershey,Pa., withhisparents,thelateRalphand ClovaMarkle.Hegraduatedin1968 fromLowerDauphinHighSchool, whereheparticipatedinwrestling.

Hewasaninsuranceagentforalmost20yearsandownedtwoMiracleEarfranchises.Heusedhislogic andcharismatobuildsuccess.

Helovedfishingandtheocean. Flounderfishingcompetitionsbetweenhimandhiswife,Donna,createdgreatbanter.Hewasan outdoorsmanwhohadaprofound loveofnature.Healsowasalevel-

headedsourceofadviceandinspirationforallwhohadtheprivilegeof knowinghim.Hislaughlitupevery roomheentered,butonlyonething litafireinhim—hisloveforhis wife.

Markleissurvivedbyhiswifeof 52years,Donna.Hewillbedeeply missedbyhistwoadultchildren, KeithandKristal.Hewastheproud grandfatherofKiannaandKorinna.

Therewillbeacelebrationof Markle’slife,hostedbyDonna,Keith andKristal,at2p.m.onSunday, March12,2013.Allarewelcometo shareabitetoeatandstoryinhis honor,attheWindingHillsCommunityClubhouseat591Keswick Ct.,Mechanicsburg,Pa.

GailS.Martini,76

GailS.Martini,76,ofMillsboro, Del.,formerlyofPrinceFrederick, Md.,passedawayMonday,Feb.13, 2023,atherhome.ShewasbornJan. 24,1947,inPerthAmboy,N.J., daughterofthelateCharlesAustin MorrisandHelenAdele(Green) Morris.

Martiniworkedasanaccountant forTrulandElectricalandSystems PlanningCorp.

Shewasafun-lovingpersonwho adoredherfamilyandlifeitself.To knowMartiniwastoloveher,and everyonelovedherandherzestfor life.Sheenjoyedtravelingandwasan avidanimal-lover.

Inadditiontoherparents,Martini wasprecededindeathbyherson, JoelFowler.Survivingherisherhusbandof30years,RobertE.Martini Jr.;adaughter,KimberlyFowlerGoff (andRobert);andtwograndchildren, LindsayandChristianGoff. AcelebrationofMartini’slifewill beheldatalaterdate.Condolences maybesentonlineatwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MarionMcMahan,101

MarionMcMahan,101,wasreunitedwithherbelovedhusband, Mac,onSunday,Feb.12,2023,passingawayinherhome.Shewasborn SeeOBITSpage21

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onNov.3,1921,toMatildaand ElmerElsworthCoxinWilmington, Del.

AfterattendingP.S.DuPontHigh School,shegraduatedfromGoldey BeacomCollegeandworkedasa secretaryatabank.Shemarriedthe loveofherlife,Claudell“Mac” McMahan,onJan.12,1946,and theyenjoyed63beautifulyearstogether.Theyhadtwodaughters, SusanCroesandMarilynSilveira. Together,theyenjoyedmanyyears traveling,campingandvisitingmany NationalParks.

Shelivedafulllife,including summersatthebeach,churchinvolvement,socialdancingand singinganymomentshecould.MarionandMacMcMahanhelpedcultivateabeautifulfamily.Sheenjoyed bakingmuchmorethancooking,and therewasn’tanightthatdidn’tinvolveenjoyingchocolateicecream andwatchingLawrenceWelkinher lateryears.AfterlivinginWilmingtonformostoftheirlife,Marionand MacMcMahanmoveddowntotheir beachhouseinOceanViewfull time.

MarionMcMahanwasblessedby alargeandlovingfamily.Sheissurvivedbyherdaughterandloving caregiverforthelastthreeyears, Susan,andherhusband,Robert Croes;herdaughterandamazing caregiverformanyyears,Marilyn, andherhusbandandbreakfast buddy,DavidSilveira.Hergrandchildren,JuliaCroes,Abel(and Tiffany)Silveira,SaraCroes(and ShawnLibertore),Rachel(and Jason)Russell,WarrenSilveira(and AnneLayug)andPaulSilveira;and hergreat-grandchildren,Caleband CallieRussell,andChaseMatthews.

Inlieuofservices,thefamilywill allgathertogetherandhaveaprivate celebration-of-lifeinMarion McMahan’shonor.Condolencesmay besentonlineatwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

EddieDanMochiam,20

EddieDanMochiam,20,of Frankford,Del.,passedawaysuddenlyathishomeonFeb.14,2023. HewasbornonDec.12,2002,in Berlin,Md.,tohisparents,Inthawa andKheuavanMochiam.

Mochiamhadtwoolderbrothers, MikieandPatrick,andtheMochiam brothersgrewupinFrankfordplayingbasketball,footballandsoccerin theirbackyard.Theywouldshare lotsoflaughsandpickoneachother fromtimetotime.Nomatterthe timeofdayorplace,theMochiam brotherswerealwaystogether.The “ThreeMusketeers”werethickas thieves,andtheoldertwobrothers knewthatEddiewastheboss.He wasagentleoldsoulwhoseinfectioussmilewouldbrightenthedayof anyonehecameacross.Hewasa youngmanwithfewwordsbut wouldalwaysmakeeveryone’sdaya littlebetter.

Asayoungchild,Mochiam dreamtofonedaybeingaprofessionalsoccerplayerbecauseofhis loveandpassionforthesport.The sportcamenaturallytohim,because hewasaphenomenalathlete.He lovedplayingsoccer,whetherit wouldbeinhisfamily’sbackyard, RiverSoccertravelcluborthevarsity teamatIndianRiverHighSchool. AsafreshmanatIndianRiverHigh School,hestartedonthevarsity teamascentermid-fielder.Hewas anoutstandingplayerwithamazing dribblingandpassingskills.Heused hisathleticskillstohelpIndian RiverHighSchoolwintheirthird statechampionshipin2020-2021. Hewasagreatteamplayer,andwas likedandrespectedbyallhisteammatesandcoaches.

Mochiamexceledacademically andgraduatedfromIndianRiver HighSchoolin2021.Aftergraduation,hedecidedtotakeagapyearto findhisownpath.HisAuntLatda encouragedhimtocomeliveinBaltimore.InBaltimore,helivedwith her,hisUncleTroy,hisgrandmother Mountyandhistwolittlecousins, MikaandLunaRose.Whileliving

thereheworkedwithhisUncleKiet atTheBlackwallBarn&Lodgeasa busboy.LivinginBaltimore,hewas abletoenjoythecitylife,andhewas opentoexperiencingnewthings withanopenmind.

InMay2022,hedecidedtomove backhometoFrankfordtobecome ofthemanagerforGrabandGo Taco.HehadbeenwithSamand WillatGrabandGoTacosincehe was16yearsold.Hisparentsinstilledastrongworkethicandloyalty intoalltheirthreeboys.

Hewillberememberedbyhis familyasagreatson,brother, nephewandcousinwithsuchquick wit.Hewasalwaysknownasacrazy dancer,jokester,loveablepersonality, withadevotiontohisfamilyand work.Hewasupforanyadventures tomakememorieswithhisfriends andco-workers,whetheritwasgoing toSixFlags,jumpingatKilgore

Falls,andflyingtoDominicanRepublicorFlorida.

Mochiamwasprecededindeath byhisgrandfatherKhamlaPhilavanh intheU.S.in2003,great-grandmotherSayavongsa,inLaos,in2003, andgreat-grandmotherChanda Philavanh,intheU.S.,in2007.Heis survivedbyhisparents,Inthawaand KheuavanMochiamofFrankford, Del.;olderbrothersPatrickand MikieMochiam,alsoofFrankford; auntVadsanaInthilath(andKommalyandKimberly)ofSelbyville, Del.;grandmotherMountyPhilavanh,auntLatdaPhilavanh(and AnthonyTroy),uncleKietPhilavanh (andJoanna),uncleHarryPhilavanh (andYrrah),allofBaltimore,Md.; uncleAinoyPhilavanh(andSusan) ofWillards,Md.;cousinsKimberly, Lily,Mika,LunaRose,Caleb,

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Withmorechoiceinplansthanever before,enhancedfederalsubsidiesand Delaware’sreinsuranceprogramkeeping thecostofmonthlypremiumsrelatively steady,enrollmentonDelaware’sHealth InsuranceMarketplacefor2023again setanall-timehigh,increasing8percentovertheopenenrollmenttotalfor 2022.

DuringDelaware’s10thopenenrollmentperiod,whichbeganonNov.1, 2022,andendedJan.15,atotalof 34,742Delawareansenrolledforhealth insuranceonHealthCare.gov.During the previousyear,sign-upsduringthe openenrollmentperiodtotaled32,113. ForthosewhoenrolledbyDec.15, 2022,andpaidtheirfirstpremium,coveragebeganJan.1,2023.Forthosewho enrolledbyJan.15,2023,andpaidtheir firstpremium,coveragebeganFeb.1, 2023.

“AllDelawarefamiliesneedaccessto affordable,qualityhealthcare,” saidGov.JohnCarney.“Thisyear,we celebratedthe10thyearofopenenrollmentonDelaware’sHealthInsurance Marketplacewithmoreplanstochoose from,helpingtomakecoverageeven moreaffordable.Withrecord-breaking enrollmentnumbers,weknow Delawareansareprioritizingtheir health.Thankyoutoallthecommunity navigatorsandhealthadvocateswho

helpedusreachthismilestone.”

“Marketplaceplansplayacrucialrole inimprovingaccesstohigh-qualityand affordablehealthcare,”saidDepartment ofHealth&SocialServicesSecretary MollyMagarik.”Iamthrilledtoseea recordnumberofDelawareanstaking advantageofthemanyaffordableoptionsofferedthroughDelaware’sHealth InsuranceMarketplace,andweare gratefultothecommunitynavigators andapplicationcounselorswhoworked hardduringopenenrollmenttohelpindividualsandfamiliesfindtheplanthat wasrightforthem.”

Thisyear,Delawareanswereableto choosefromthreeinsurers—compared toonlyonelastyear—andatotalof30 plans,thehighesttotalinthe10years of themarketplace.InsuranceCommissionerTrinidadNavarroannouncedin June2022thattwonewinsurers— AmeriHealthCaritas(fourplans)and AetnaCVSHealth(nineplans)— wouldjoinHighmarkBlueCrossBlue ShieldDelaware(17planoptions)in offeringcoverageonthemarketplace for2023.

Allplansofferessentialhealthbenefits,suchascoverageofpre-existing conditions,outpatientcare,emergency services,hospitalization,prescription drugs,mentalhealthandsubstance-use disorderservices,labservices,pediatric

services,birthcontrolandbreastfeeding coverage,andCOVID-19vaccines,includingtheupdatedbivalentbooster.In addition,coveragecannotbeterminated duetoachangeinhealthstatus,includingdiagnosisortreatmentofCOVID19.

“Judgingfromthefinalenrollment numbers,itisclearthatDelawareconsumersappreciatebeingabletochoose fromavarietyofplansatpricesthatare affordable,”saidNavarro.“Affordable, highqualityhealthcareiscriticalto Delawareconsumers,andmarketstabilityandincreasedcompetitionarekeyto helpingprovideconsumer-friendly healthinsuranceoptionsinDelaware.”

TheoverallstabilityofDelaware’s HealthInsuranceMarketplace,officials said,reflectscontinuedfederalapproval ofDelaware’sreinsuranceprogram.The programhasloweredhealthinsurance premiumsforplanssoldintheindividual insurancemarketbypartiallyreimbursinginsurersforhigh-cost healthcareclaimsthroughafundthat usesamixoffederalfundingandassessmentscollectedbytheDelawareDepartmentofInsurancefromhealth insurancecarriers.Becausetheinsurers’ claimscostsarelower,theinsurerscan reducethecostofpremiumsorlimitincreases.

In2021,theBidenadministration

madeexpandingaccesstohealthinsuranceandaffordabilityaprioritythrough the AmericanRescuePlanAct,which increasedtaxcreditsandexpandedsubsidiesintothemiddleclass.Thisyear, thepassageoftheInflationReduction Actcontinuedthoseenhancedbenefits through2025.Forinstance,afamilyof four(bothparentsintheir40s)making $50,000areeligibleforacreditof roughly$16,000,comparedwith $14,300previously.

“Overadecadeago,whencrafting theAffordableCareAct,wehadone goalinmind:tomakeaffordable,qualityhealthcareavailabletoallAmericans -andthemarketplaceswerevitalto reachingthatgoal,”saidU.S.Sen. TomCarper.“Now,weareseeingenrollmentnumbersgoupyearafteryear, andmoreDelawareansareabletoget preventativescreeningsatnocostand getaccesstohealthcareservicespreviouslynotaffordedtothem.Ithankthe hard-workingnavigatorsfortheirwork enrollinguninsuredDelawareansin plansthatworkbestfortheirfamilies, and Ilookforwardtocontinuingour worktodrivedownhealthcarecostsfor allAmericans.”

“Overthepastdecade,theAffordableCareActhasmadeaffordable, qualityhealthcarecoveragearealityfor millionsofAmericans,”saidU.S.Sen. ChrisCoons.“I’mproudtohave workedwithPresidentBidenandmy colleaguestostrengthentheACAin theAmericanRescuePlanandInflation ReductionAct,furtherdrivingdown costsforfamilies,andamexcitedtosee recordnumbersofDelawareansbenefitting fromthislandmarklegislationthis year.”

“EnsuringthatDelawareanshave accessible,affordable,high-quality healthcareiscriticaltothehealthand well-beingofcommunitiesacrossthe FirstState,”saidU.S.Rep.LisaBlunt Rochester.”Iamencouragedtosee thatthisyeararecordnumberof Delawareanssignedupforhealthcare coveragethroughDelaware’smarketplace.

“Thiswouldnothavebeenpossible withoutthehardworkofDHSS,Insurance CommissionerNavarro,andCommunityNavigatorssuchasWestside FamilyHealthcareandQualityInsights thatwereonthegroundguiding Delawareansandprovidingtheresourcestheyneededtofindplansthat fitthemandtheirfamiliesbest.Iam gratefultobeapartnerinkeeping Delawarehealthyandremainascommittedaseverinadvocatingformore affordable,accessible,high-quality healthcareforDelawareansinthe 118thCongress.”

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OceanCityFilmFestivaltofeatureJohnWaters

LegendaryfilmmakerJohnWaters willheadlinethe7thAnnualOcean CityFilmFestival,comingtotheaters andvenuesinOceanCity,Md.,Mar.25,screening70independentfilmsfrom aroundtheworld.Waterswillgivealive performanceonSaturday,Mar.4,atThe BallroomatOceanDownsCasino. Ticketsandpassesareonsaleat OCMDFilmFestival.com.

Waters’spoken-wordshow,titled “TheEndoftheWorld,”willbethe firsttimetheartisthasperformed aroundOceanCityandwillbeexceptionalforitsintimate,limited-seated setting,organizerssaid.“Hisall-new, fast-moving,comicmonologueabout today’sdespairanddiseases,desiresand desperationbreaksthroughwithanoptimismthatwelcomesallaudiences— andincludeshismemoriesofOcean Cityovertheyears.”

“OnesummerwhenIwasanangry teenager,Ilivedundertheboardwalkat 9thStreetinOceanCityanddreamed ofmakingweirdfilms,”Waterssaid.

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in-personassistancefromfederally fundedandtrainedspecialistsatWestsideFamilyHealthcare(statewide)and QualityInsightsInc.,(NewCastleand Sussexcounties)andbycertifiedapplicationcounselorsatHenriettaJohnson MedicalCenterinWilmingtonandLa RedHealthCenterinGeorgetown. WestsideandQualityInsightseachreceivedincreasedfederalfundingfor navigatorstohelppeopleenrollforcoverage.

“AsaFederallyQualifiedHealth Center,Westsideunderstandshow healthinsurancecoveragereducesbarrierstoroutinecareandcansavelives” saidLolitaLopez,presidentandCEO ofWestsideFamilyHealthcare.“Westsidehasprovidedenrollmentassistance intheHealthInsuranceMarketplace since2013,andwearethrilledwiththe record-breakingresultsduringthis openenrollmentperiod.Wecommend theworkofourstatepartnerstoreduce premiumcostsmakingcoverageonthe DelawareHealthInsuranceMarketplacemore affordablethaneverbefore.”

“Weareverypleasedtoseeacontinuedincreaseinthosetakingadvantage oftheaffordablecoverageoffered throughtheMarketplace,”saidShanen Wright,programdirectorofQualityInsights’Navigatorprogram.“Andalthough2023openenrollmenthas concluded,weareavailableyear-around tohelpDelawareresidentslearnmore abouttheircoverageoptionsfor2024, ortoenrollthisyearforthosewhobecomenewlyeligiblethroughaqualifying event.Weencourageanyoneinneed ofinformationorassistancetoreachout

“NowI’mcomingback,and,hey,Idid justthat.Youcan,too!Thatiswhatfilm festivalsareallabout—inspiringcreativelunacy.”

WatersisperformingonSaturday, Mar.4,at8p.m.atTheBallroomat OceanDownsCasinoonRacetrack RoadinBerlin,Md.General-admission ticketsarelimited,withasmallnumber ofVIPticketstomeetWatersafterthe showavailableataspecialpriceandon afirst-come,first-servedbasis.

“Wearehonoredtowelcomethe legendaryfilmmaker,JohnWaters,as theheadlinerforthe2023OCFilm Fest,RinaThaler,executivedirectorof thefestivalandtheArtsLeagueof OceanCity,said.“Theentirefestivalis agreatopportunityforfilmloversto watchnever-before-seenfilmsand somelocalfavorites,andmingleand partywiththefilmmakersandfilm crews.”

Thefestivalwillpremiertwofilms withlocalinterest.“Hedgehog”wasproducedbyDaveMessickofUnscene

atqualityinsights.org/navigatoror1844-238-1189.”

Withtheendofopenenrollmenton thehealthinsurancemarketplace, Delawareanscanenrollforcoverageif theyexperiencealifeeventthatqualifiesthemforaspecialenrollmentpe-

ProductionsandfilmedatMariner’s Countr yDowninBerlin.“BiggestLittleFarm:TheReturn”isa30-minute documentarydirectedbyOceanCity nativeJohnChesterasafollow-upto hisaward-winningfeaturefilm.

Thefilmfestivalisaninitiativeof thenonprofitartleaguethatproduces thefestivalannuallyalongwithsupport fromtheTownofOceanCity,Ocean DownsCasino,theStateofMaryland FilmOfficeandtheOceanCitycommunity.TheeventisorganizedbyFilm FestivalDirectorandTowsonUniversity alumnus B.L.Strang-Moya.

Theseventhyearofthefestivalwill showcaseindependentfilmsinmultiplegenresatOceanCityvenues,includingMorleyHallatSeacrets, FlagshipCinemasinWestOceanCity, FoxGoldCoastTheater,Nick’s, OceanDownsCasinoandtheOcean CityPerformingArtsCenter.Themes ofpackagedfilmshowcasesinclude MaritimeLife;Veterans;Dark& Mysterious;BetweenWorlds;Re-

riod.Amongthemanyqualifyinglife eventsarebirthoradoptionofachild,a permanentmove,lossofothercoverage throughajob,andmarriageordivorce. V isitHealthCare.gov/screenertoseeif youqualify.

Inadditiontothehealthinsurance

silientWomen;FamilyDynamics;Sex, Love,Romance&Intimacy;Perseverance;Outsiders;Comedy;andHassle Us—We’reLocal.

Completeinformationaboutthe festival,includingalistoffilms,parties,Q&Asandeventsisavailableat OCMdFilmFestival.com.Passesare availableforonedayoffilmsandparties,fourdaysoffilmsandparties,and individually-soldJohnWaterstickets. Alsolistedonthewebsitearespecial off-seasonhotelratesforfestivalgoers.

“TravelingtoOceanCityisincrediblyaffordablethistimeofyear,even morenowthatourhotelsponsorsare offeringfestivalattendeesdiscounted rates,”Strang-Moyasaid.“Theseare waterfrontroomsinmajorhotelsthat arebookedsolidinthesummerseason.”

Thefilmshavenotbeenrated,and somefeatureadultcontent.Viewerdiscretionisadvised.

Moreinformationisavailableat OCMDFilmFestival.comorbycalling (410)524-9433.

marketplace,someDelawareansmight beeligibleforcoveragethrough Delaware’sMedicaidprogram,whichis openyear-round.TobescreenedforeligibilityortoapplyforMedicaidbenefits,gotoDelawareASSISTat https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/.

Second Season SPECIALS

Monday Fried Oyster Dinner $18

Grilled Pork Chops $17

Tuesday

Cottage Fried Chicken $16

BBQ Baby Back Ribs $16

Wednesday

Fried Shrimp Dinner $17 Cottage Shrimp & Grits $18

Thursday

Prime Rib Dinner 8oz. $24 12oz. $30

Seafood Mac & Cheese $23

Friday “Fryday” Fish Fry $20 Choice of Cod, Flounder, or a combination

Bourbon Bacon Salmon $20

Sunday Roast Turkey Dinner $16

TheVillageImprovementAssociationofRehobothBeachrecentlypresentedBeebenursingleaderswithtwo scholarships:oneof$5,000toCarrie Snyder,MSN,APRN,FNP-BC, PMH-C,andanotherof$2,500to LauraSmith,DNP,RN,NPD-BC.

Snyderhasbeenaregisterednurse for18yearsandafamilynursepractitionerfor14years,andcurrently servesinthatcapacityandworksas theservicelinenursenavigatorfor Beebe,whereshehelpspatients“navigate”thehealthcaresystemtoensure theygettheservicesandcarethey need.

SnydergraduatedfromUniversity ofDelawarewithabachelor’sdegree innursingandbeganworkingat BeebeasanurseintheICU.Shereturnedtoschooltogetamaster’sdegreeinnursingfromWilmington

University,andbecamecertifiedasa familynursepractitioner.ShehasreceivedadditionalcertificationinperinatalmentalhealthfromPostpartum SupportInternational.Bornand raisedinSussexCounty,Snyderis marriedwithtwochildrenandresides inMillsboro.

“OneofmyfavoriteBeebevaluesis ‘Dedicateyourselftobeanexpertin yourfield,alwayslearningandalways growing,’”Snydersaid.“Healthcareis constantlychanging,andnursesplaya crucialrole.Ashealthcarecontinues toevolve,theroleoftheadvanced practicenurseisbecomingmoreand moreimportantincreatingthehighestlevelofcompassionatehealthcare possible.OneofthereasonsIreturnedtograduateschoolforadoctorateinnursingistobeableto contributetotheevolutionofhealth-

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careinmycommunity.

“IamsogratefultotheVIAfor seeingvalueincontinuededucation fornursesandinvestinginthefuture ofBeebeHealthcare,”shesaid.“Iam inaweofthegenerositytohelpsupportnotonlymyprofessionaljourney, butalsothemissionsofsomanyin ourcommunity.”

Smith,whoreceivedthesecond scholarship,currentlyservesBeebe Healthcareasasystem-levelclinical nurseeducatorintheClinicalProfessionalDevelopmentDepartment.She recentlyobtainedherdoctoratein nursingpracticeintheeducational leadershiptrackfromAmericanSentinelUniversity.

SmithhasbeenwithBeebefor22 years,startingasacertifiednursing assistantin2000aftergraduating fromtheMargaretH.RollinsSchool ofNursingatBeebeHealthcare,and sheobtainedherbachelor’sandmas-

ter’sdegreesatWilmingtonUniversity.Hernursingexperienceincludes medicalsurgical,pediatricsandadult oncology.

Asamemberofthenursingfaculty for10years,herclassroomandclinicalfocuswasmedicalsurgicalandpediatricswithseniornursingstudents. Smith’sfutureprofessionalgoalsincludeobtainingtheAmericanNurses CredentialingCenteraccreditationfor theGraduateNurseResidencyProgram.

“IamsincerelythankfultotheVillageImprovementAssociationforthis generousscholarship,whichwillhelp createanenvironmenttopromotemy successandthoseIserve,”shesaid.

TheVIA,establishedin1909,isa non-profitorganizationdedicatedto servingtheCapeHenlopencommunitythroughvolunteerservicesandfinancialsupport.

Sinceitsinception,astrongfocus hasbeenplacedoneducationandadvancementforwomenandforthe community.TheAdvancedNursing Scholarshipwasinitiatedin2016to supportregisterednursesatBeebe whoareworkingtoadvancetheir clinicalknowledgeandexpertisein answertotheneedforhealthcareprofessionalsasthearea’spopulationincreases.

“TheVIAcommitmenttoassist SussexCountyregisterednursesemployedatBeebeHealthcareintheir pursuitofanadvanceddegreesin nursingnotonlyfinanciallysupports anindividualnurse,butgreatlyimprovesthequalityofcareinourcommunity,”saidRoseMariePatin,MSN, RN,VIAchairmanoftheAdvanced NursingScholarshipCommittee.

Buyershavea bitmoreleverage nowthaninthe pasttwoyears, butthe“tide”currentlyhasnotescalatedtoa buyers’market. Economic stresses,lowinventory,increasedinterestratesandhigherinflation numbers(thanthelong-termaverage)donotcreateafirmmarketfor buyers.However,ourbeachlocale, wonderfulcommunities,Delaware taxbreaksandretirementincentives allowforourownconsistentlocal “buyers’desire.”

Asoftoday,dependingonthe propertyandsalesprice,theability forthebuyertonegotiatetermsis strongernowthaninthepastfew years.

Alongtimeclient(andnowgreat friend)hadherheartsetongetting backtothebeach.Sheknewshe wantedanewerhome.Localnew communitiesarenowofferingmore incentivesforbuyers,ascompetition isfierceandnewhomeinventoryis becomingmoreabundant.Wenegotiatedafantasticdeal,closedquickly, andshegotthebeachhouseshehad herheartseton.

Havingaseasonedagentwhohas encounteredfluiditymarketswill giveyoutheadvantageneededtoobtainyourdreamhome.

BethEvans

BerkshireHathawayPenFed (302)249-5200

Beth@BeachBayGolf.com

Ithinkour marketistakinga shiftawayfrom theseller’smarket wesawin20212022.Withthe slightincreasein interestrates,we haveseenless buyersinthepool,thusdecreasing demandforhomes.Thisallowsfora lesscompetitivemarketforbuyers andfewermultipleoffersituations. Buyersareabletoasksellersforsuch thingsasconcessionsatclosing, homeinspectioncontingenciesand lowersalesprice.

That’snottosaywehaven’tstill beenseeingmultipleofferslately— ifahouseispricedappropriatelyand inadesirablecommunity/location

thathashadlowinventory,youcan expectthehometogetmultipleoffers.

Justrecentlymybuyersfellinlove withahomeinBayForest.The homehadbeenonthemarketfor66 daysandwasoriginallypricedat $749,000,whichindicateditwas pricedtoohigh.Oncethesellersreducedthepriceto$720,000,wesubmittedanofferandfoundourselves inamultiple-offersituation.The buyerwascomfortablepaying $706,000afterreviewingothercomparableproperties,andtheyended upgettingthehome!

Homesarestartingtositactive forlongerperiodsoftime,andbuyers havelesspressuretopayabovelist price.

SarahShoemaker KellerWilliams,TheWindrowGroup (302)569-1334

Sarah@TheWindrowGroup.com

No,Idonot thinkit’sabuyers’ market.Ifyou lookatthemarketasifitwasa tug-of-war,with thebuyersbeing ononesideand thesellersbeing ontheotherside,severalmonthsago, thesellersweretakingthebuyersout. Thesellersweregettingoverfull price,pickingandchoosingcontingenciesthattheywerewillingtoaccept.Buyerswerebattlingother buyerswithmoneyandterms—all helpingthesellerstomakemore gains.

Nowthetug-of-wargamehas shifted.Theribboninthemiddleof theropeisnowmovingwiththe buyersalittlebitmore.Thebuyers arewinninghomeinspections,time tonegotiate,opportunitytoputin offerslessthanfullpriceandfair contingencies.

Butit’scertainlynotabuyers’ market,asthesellershavemovedthe fatboybacktotheendoftherope, andhe’sdugin.Thesellershavean advantageoflow,lowinventory.

Intheend,Iwouldsaythemarket isnormalizing.

KimHook Remax Coastal (302)462-5504

Kim@KimHook.com

Shoemaker

DNRECofficialsannouncedthis weekthattheagencyhasawardedacontracttooperatetherestaurantatIndian MarinaRivertoBigFishRestaurant Group,withtheprevious10-yearcontract settoexpireattheendofthismonth.

Followingstateprocurementrequirements,officialsnoted,therecreationand parksdivisionreleasedaRequestforProposalsforProfessionalServices(RFP), whichclosedNov.30,2022,withthegoal ofidentifyingvendor(s)andexecutinga new contract.Thedivisionreceivedtwo responsiveproposalsandevaluatedthem utilizingcriteriaandscoringincludedin theRFP,theysaid.

Thenewcontract,whichisalsofora 10-year-term,fromMarch1,2023,to Feb.28,2033,stipulatesthatBigFish RestaurantGroupwilloperatethemarina restaurant“withfullwaterfrontmenufare,

includingbutnotlimitedto,fullypreparedseafooddishes(excludingoffpremiserawseafoodsales),entrees, appetizers,desserts,alcoholicbeverages, non-alcoholicbeverages,andanyother refreshmentsnecessarytocarryonthe businessforthepublic.”BigFishwillalso providebreakfastanddeliveryserviceto theIndianRiverMarinaandtothepark’s NorthInletCampground.

“WewelcomeBigFishtotheIndian RiverMarinaandlookforwardtowatchingtheirprogressinmeetingthegrowing needsofourparkandmarinavisitors. Theirbusinesshaswonmorethan50 awardsforqualityofservicetheyofferto thepublic,”saidDNRECSecretary ShawnM.Garvin.“Whileitisnevereasy tochangeconcessionaires,thestateRFP processisfairandBigFishRestaurant Groupsubmittedthewinningproposal

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IndianRiverMarina,Delaware’slargest,isadestinationforboatersseekingdirect accesstotherichAtlanticOceanandinlandbaysfishinggrounds.Themarinahas boatslipswithafloatingdocksystemandspotsforindoordryboatstorage.Amonitoredpublicboatrampwithshuttleservicetoparkingisavailableinthesummer.It alsoservesasawaterfronteventspacewithsunsetviews,offersfull-servicebait and tackle,alongwithfishcleaning,andanon-sitefreshseafoodmarket.

thistime.IencourageanyDelawarebusinessthatwantsmoreinformationonthe statebiddingprocesstovisitDelaware’s contractportal, MyMarketplace.delaware.gov,whichhas awealthofinformationaboutthe process.”

TheIndianRiverMarinarestaurant RFPwasratedusingsevencriteriacategories,with80percentofthetotalscore includingqualityanddiversityofthe menu;pastperformance;thevendor’sactionplan;vendor’sfinancialstability;creativityinplanning;anddesigningand deliveringasuccessfulestablishment,and revenuepaidtothestateequatingfor20 percentofthetotalscore.

BigFishwillutilizeDNREC’sexistingrestaurantspaceatthemarina,a 1,400-square-footbuildingwithanout-

sideusabledeck andpergolaareaofapproximately1,100squarefeet,plusagrass areaextendedfromthedeck.

Theaward-winningIndianRiverMarinaisDelaware’slargestmarinaanda destinationforboatersseekingdirectaccesstotherichAtlanticOceanandinlandbaysfishinggrounds.Themarina boasts194slipswithafloatingdocksystem,154spotsforindoordryboatstorage,pristinemaintenance,full-servicebait andtacklealongwithfishcleaningand anon-sitefreshseafoodmarket,andtwo headboatsandmorethan30charter boatsavailableforfishingandsightseeing.

FormoreinformationabouttheIndianRiverMarinarestaurantRFP,goto https://mmp.delaware.gov/Contracts/ andsearchforContractNAT22011.

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OceanViewPrimaryCarecelebratesribbon-cuttingforMillvillelocation

OnThursday,Jan26,OceanView

PrimaryCarehostedaribbon-cuttingceremonywiththeBethanyFenwickAreaChamberof Commerceattheirnewlocationin Millville.Thecelebrationincluded refreshments,alongwithfriends,fellowChambermembersandcommunitymembers.

“OceanViewPrimaryCareisa dynamicandcommunity-drivenprimarycarepracticededicatedtodeliveringhigh-quality,individualized healthcaretoallitspatients,”representativessaid.

VisittheirnewMillvillelocation at35247AtlanticAve.Unit1,Millville,ortolearnmoreaboutOcean ViewPr imaryCare,visitoceanviewprimarycare.comorcall(302)8291015.

SussexCounty launchesnewalerting systemfordeedactivity

SussexCountyRecorderofDeeds officethismonthlaunchedafree servicetoanyonewhoownsproperty inSussexCounty.Calledthe RecordingActivityNotification Service,thefeatureprovidesemail alertstopropertyownerswhohave subscribedtotheservicewhenevera landrecordisrecordedwiththeir registeredname.

RecorderofDeedsAlexandra ReedBakermovedtoinstitutethe featureshortlyaftertakingofficein January,sayingitisalreadyincluded intheonlinerecordingsoftwareused bySussexCountytomanageits databaseofpropertydeedsandmortgages.

“ProvidingthecitizensofSussex Countywithtoolstohelpprotect theirpropertyfromdeedfraudisof utmostimportancetome,”Reed Bakersaid.

Theservicecomesatatimeof growingconcernnationwideabout identifytheft,specificallydeedfraud, wherebythievesfilefictitiousdocumentstostealthelandrightfrom underapropertyowner.Delaware’s transfertaxlaw—thefeerecorded witheachpropertytransaction— makesitmorechallengingforcriminalstocommitdeedfraud,Reed Bakersaid.

“Still,ifwecanoffersomething thatgivesthepublicsomemeasureof peaceofmind,”sheadded,“Ithink that’sworthmakingavailableand promoting.”

Tosignuporlearnmore,visit https://sussexcountyde.gov/deedfraud-alert,orcalltheRecorderof Deedsofficeat(302)855-7785for moreinformation.

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DelawareBotanicGardenspreparingtoopenfor2023season

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Whenguestsarriveat DelawareBotanicGardens,it isn’tunusualforthemtotell staffthepressuresoftheday ledthemtoseeksolaceinnature.

“Wehearthatallthetime. Somanycometothegardens stressedoutfromday-to-day responsibilities.Bythetime theyleavetheywanttosignup tobecomemembersandthe stresshasjustdriftedaway,” StephenPryceLea,directorof horticultureatDelaware BotanicGardens,saidduringa recentconversationabout preparingforOpeningDayof the2023season,onThursday, March16.

“Thereissomethingincrediblyspecialaboutthegardens,eveninthewinter.Birds, wildlife,thewholenaturalexistenceanddifferentenvironmentreallyputpeopleatease,” hesaidaboutthegardens,on PineyNeckRoadinDagsboro.

Thisyear,visitorswillsee tensofthousandsofcolorful

springflowersbloomingfrom bulbsvolunteershaveplanted. Ofthe85,000sunkintothe earth,60,000arecrocusesand tulips, and25,000aredwarf daffodils,placedatthecar parkentrance“soasvisitors pulluptheywillbegreetedby goldendaffodils,”PryceLea said.

“TheFollyareaisthemain areaforbulbsandwhereanother5,000variousbulbs,and someunusualones,willbloom intoabeautifulstarttothe year.Iwouldsay,fromMarch untilearlyMay,thosewho comewillseenewflowersas theyappear.Afterthat,the perennialswillemerge.Toward mid-April,wewillseemore activityinthemeadow,”he

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said.

Theresplendentflowerswillalign withFrolicinTheFolly,aspring fundraiserscheduledforFriday,April 14.

“It’saneveningeventfocusingon TheFolly,butalsoappreciatingthe springandopportunityforpeopleto comeandhaveaglassofwineandenjoy thegarden,”saidPryceLea,whowill observetwoyearsasdirectorofhorticulturefortheDBGinearlyMarch.

“Iloveit.Wehorticulturiststhrow ourselvesintothegarden.Iabsolutely lovethedecisionImademovinghereto the peninsula.Wehaveawonderful groupofpeoplewhohavesupportedthe garden,whetherthevolunteersorpeoplewhosupportusfromafar,orthose whocometoourfunctionsandourdinners,”hesaid.

The2023messagetothecommunity is“Getinvolved.”

“Lastyearwas,‘Whatcanwereally achieve—dareIsay—post-COVID? Andthisyear?Wehavedoneincredibly welllastyear,withover10,000visitors tothegarden.Thisyear,wehopetoreap thosebenefitsandgetpeopleinvolved,” PryceLeasaid,addingthatthehard workofabout120volunteersisappreciatedandmorevolunteersareneeded.

(Signuponthewebsiteat www.delawaregardens.org.)

“Wehaveabigplantingproject coming.Itkindofreplenishestree planting,orwoodlandrenewal.Younger treesreplacetreesthathavedied,and it’salsotoplanaheadforthedeclineof someoftheoldertrees.It’ssomething wedoeveryyear.Thisyearwewere luckyenoughtohavealmost200trees

dogwood,someoaks—building uponthetreecollectionwithlargelynativetreesthroughoutthewoodland. Rightnow,wehavebulbspoppingupa littleearlywiththesetemperatures. Thingsarealittlebitaheadinthegarden,”hesaid.

“Thereareacouplenewconstruction projects.Likeeveryone,weareexperiencingsomedelaysbutwearehoping tohavethegroundbreakingforanew

pavilionlaterthisyear.Wealsohavea sortofastaffvolunteercenterthatis goingtobebuiltverysoon,toimprove the facilityforstaffandvolunteerson site.Thiswillbeabuildingwhereour volunteerscanhavelunch.Itwillbea placewherewecanprovideairconditioningandaheatedspaceandrestroomsforourvolunteers,wherethey canhaveabreakandwherewecanhave officespaceandinsulatedstorage.Now weareusingtwometalcontainers,and theyarepasttheirbest,”hesaid.

Groundbreakingforthevolunteer centerisexpectedinthespring,andin late springforthepavilion.

Meanwhile,guestswillcontinueto enjoythegardens,welcomeinthecommunity“tobalanceallthedevelopment andconstructiongoingoninanyarea —nottheleastbecausewearelimited inthelandscapewehaveonthepeninsulahere,”PryceLeasaid.

Inyearstocome,hesaidheforesees thegardensas“arealdrawforthecommunity.”

“Iseeusbeingaresourceandeducationlearningcenter.Theeducational sideiscriticalaswebecomemorecemented inthecommunity,offering moreclassesandbringingpeopleinto dotours.Iseethevolunteersbecoming ourfutureteachersanddoingdemonstrations.Wehavealotofeventssetup alreadythisyear.Evenifyoujustcome andvisitandyouseeafewplantsyou like,headovertoInlandBaysGarden Centerandhaveachatwiththeladies overthere.Theyfocusonplantswe grow.Weworkincollaborationwith them,”hesaid,referringtothebusiness at38320MuddyNeckRoad,Frankford.

“Wearearesourceforthecommunity.Ifyouareinterestedingrowingnativeplantsandyoudon’tknowwhereto startwiththoseplants,withwildlifeand habitatnestsinmind,comealongand thestaffandvolunteerswillhelpyou. Signupforourresources.Cometoour tours.Youwilltakeawayalotofgood ideas.”

All too often business will use words like these in order to gain the trust of their customers. We would like to

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MillvilleresidentPatricia Ortlip,aregisterednurse,isone offourAtlanticGeneralHospitalemployeeswhohasvolunteeredtovisitHondurasin CentralAmericaandprovide medicalcaretothepoor throughOperationHopeMedicalMissions,aChristianorganizationfoundedin2018.

Alsovolunteeringtheirtime andpayingforthe1,700-mile tripfromtheBerlin,Md.,hospitalareDr.SeanHooker,an orthopedicsurgeon;DavidKaplan,ananesthesiologist;and MelissaLambertson,afirstassistant.

Ortlipsaidthetripwillcost eachofthemabout$1,500.(For anyoneinterestedincontributing,OrtliphassetupaGoFundMepagecalled“Surgical MissionTriptoHonduras,” withthegoalofraising$3,000.)

TheywilltraveltoComayagua,inwestcentralHonduras,onApril22-29withother medicalpersonnel,including thosewhowillprovidegynecologicalandorthopediccare.

“Thereisaneedinallthirdworldcountrieswheretheyjust don’thavethatkindofcare,” Ortlipsaid.

InHonduras,therearebasic hospitals,andthosevolunteeringfromAGHwillbeworking attheSanBenitoJoseMedical Center,“providingfreecarefor theunder-servedandunderprivilegedfamilies.”

“Thesepatientshavelimited ornoaccesstomedicalservices. Theyareoftensick,inpainandcannotaffordtobetreated,”shesaid.

Theywillalsovisitanorphanage forgirlsuptoage18anddeliver supplies.Thegirlshaveaskedforinstamaticcameras.

“Theylovetakingpicturesofeach other,”Ortlipsaid,addingthatanyoneinterestedindonatingacamera cantakeittothefrontlobbyofAtlanticGeneralHospital,at9733 HealthwayDriveinBerlin,andask forOrtliporLambertson.

Ortlipandothervolunteerswill flytoHonduras,arrivingonaSaturday.Thenextday,surgeonswillstart

seeingpatients,triagingthembased onwhotraveledfarthest.

“Somepeoplemaybetravelingfor daystogettothatmedicalcenter.A lotofthemarewalking.Thepatients weservearefromfamilieswithincomeoflessthan$200amonth,singlemothersandchildren,seniors withnofamilies,thehomeless,mentallyill,manuallaborerswithoutprofessionaldegrees,themalnourished, abused,thosewithoutadequate housingorwholiveinremoterural areas.Wedon’tknowwhatneeds theyhaveuntilweseethem,”she said.

Hookerwillscreenpatientson Sunday,andsurgerieswillbedone MondaythroughFriday,probablyon 30patientsinoneweek.

OperationHopeMedicalMissionswasfounded“withthepurpose ofincreasingthenumberofyearly surgicalbrigadesatSanBenitoJose MedicalCenterinComayagua, Honduras…andtohelptheindigentinunderdevelopedcountries,” accordingtothewebsiteat www.medicalmissions.org.

“Wearededicatedtoserving thosefamiliesandpatientsinneed byofferingfreemedicalandsurgical

care.Thepatientsweserveat SanBenitoJoseMedicalCenter havelimitedornoaccessto healthcareservices.Somepatientstravelhoursawayona verylimitedbudgettoreceive ourcare.Manypatientslack basicneeds,suchasrunning water,food,clothing,electricity, sanitationandadequatehousing.

“Onceayear,ateamof20to 30healthcarevolunteersfrom allacrosstheUnitedStatesfinancetheirowntriptoHondurastotreatasmanypatients aspossible.Eachmissiontripis oneweeklongandapproximately100patientsreceivesurgicalcare.Manyotherpatients receiveadditionalmedicalcare fromourteammembers,”the websitestates.

“Thisisallnewtous,”Ortlip said.

“Afewmonthsago,wewere talkingaboutbucket-listthings wewouldliketodo,andweall agreedwewouldlovetodoa missiontrip,howawesomethat wouldbe.ThenMelissasaidthis poppeduponherFacebook feed.Ithinkitwillbehumbling anditwilldefinitelyputthings intoabetterperspective,justto seewherewefallonthescale.I thinkthatwillputitallinperspective,”saidOrtlip,the motheroftwogrownchildren.

VolunteersarerequiredtoattendaCatholicMassevery morningat6,thentakeabusto thehospital.

“It’saChristian-basedorganization.Mostmissiontripsusuallyare.Surgerystartsat8a.m. andisdoneby5or6inthe evening,thenwegobacktothe hotel.Itwillbeagruelingschedule, butthat’sfine.ThereasonIbecamea nursewassoIcouldhelppeople.I hadalotofnursesinmyfamily.I grewupwithanurse.Iremembermy mothergettingreadyforworkand, inthosedaystheyworewhitedresses andlittlehats.Theytookalotof prideintheirappearanceandinwhat theydid,”shesaid.

“OperationHopehasbeendoing missionstoHondurassince2004. Theyhavehelpedhundredsofpeople,andweallwanttobepartof that.”

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AtlanticGeneralHospitalregisterednursePatriciaOrtlipandseveralofherco-workerswillbe makingatriptotheHondurasaspartofOperationHopeMedicalMissions,providingmedical caretounder-servedandunderprivilegedfamilies.

AtlanticGeneralHospitalemployeesparticipateinOperationHopeMedicalMissionsintheHonduras

Women’sClubhostssuccessfulfundraiserdance

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubhelditsfirst“DancetheNight Away”fundraisereventonSaturday night,Feb.4,attheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyfirehall.Approximately200peopledancedtomusic fromthe1950sandbeyond,which wasprovidedbyDJRickRockof 94.3-WYBG,outofNewJersey.

“WiththehelpoftheMillville department,theLadiesAuxiliaryand themanyothervolunteersincluding LBWCmembersandstudentsfrom IndianRiverHighSchoolTri-M, thiseventwasenjoyedbyall.LBWC wouldliketothankallwhoattended andsupportedthisverysuccessful night,”organizerssaid.

Fundsraisedfromtheeventwill helpLBWCtoprovidescholarships tolocalhighschoolstudentsand helpotherlocalcommunityorganizations.

BRAND AWARENESS

By Chandi Deitmer

OnSaturday,Feb.25,from10:30 a.m.to12:30pm,theRehobothBeach WritersGuildwillbehostingaclass foranyonewhoisthinkingaboutselfpublishingabook.

“Self-Publishing101:AGuideto PreppingYourBookforPrint,”taught byCrystalHeidel,founderofByzantiumSkyPress,aboutiqueindependent publisher,willbeheldattheLutheran ChurchofourChrist,onBayVista RoadinRehobothBeach.Reservations arerequiredbyFeb.18,asseatingis limited.Theclasscosts$50forRehobothBeachWriters’Guildmembers or$60fornon-members.

“Whatmanywritersdonotrealizeis thatself-publishingisnotjustamatter ofuploadingafileintotheAmazon self-publishingvehicle,”representatives said.“It’snotevenamatterofsimply sendingyourworddocumenttoa friendorabookdesignerwhoknows howtodothis.Therearenumerousdecisionsawritermustaddressbefore thesesteps.”

Heidel,whohasuploadedanddesignednumerousbooksforauthorsinterestedinself-publishing,willoffer writersachecklistofkeyissuesinthe self-publishingprocess.Theseinclude suchthingsashowtoselectadesigner; whywritersshouldn’ttrytodesignthe interiorofthebookthemselves;why writersshouldn’tuseWordforthefinal interiordesign;whatfontstouseand why;howtoordergalleycopies;how andwheretopurchaseISBNnumbers, andhowtoapplytheseISBNnumbers toKDP(thenewCreatespace).

BooksandthewrittenwordhavealwaysbeenHeidel’spassion.Foryears shehasdesignedbookcoversforWritersGuildmembers,and,underher press,haswonmultipleawardsfrom theDelawarePressAssociation’sCommunicationsContest.Heidelisalsoa writerherself,winningfirstplaceinthe DelawarePressAssociation’sannual contestforherownindependentlypublished“StillLifeinBlood”(2013).She understandspublicationconcernsfrom “ bothsidesofthefence,”asawriter andasapublisher.

“We’rereallyluckytohaveCrystal,” saidRBWGExecutiveDirectorMaribethFischer.“Somanyofourwriters havegottentheirbooksintotheworld becauseofher.Andshe’smadepublishing,whichisn’teasyonthewriter,an enjoyableexperience.”

Tosignupfortheclass(deadline Feb.18),email

fischer.maribeth@gmail.com.Formore informationabouttheRehobothBeach WritersGuild,anonprofit501(c)(3) organization,devotedtonurturingand educatingwritersofallgenresandskill levels,gotowww.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com.Formoreinformation aboutByzantiumSkyPress,goto www.byzantiumskypress.com.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheMillsboroarea’sfirstAldi grocerystorewasscheduledtowelcomecustomerswithagrandopeningat9a.m.onThursday,Feb.23.

LocatedinthePeninsulaCrossing shoppingcenter,at26684CenterviewDrive,the20,805-square-foot structurehasa12,589-square-foot salesfloor“purposefullydesignedfor simplicityandefficiency,”JeffBaehr, divisionalvicepresident,toldthe CoastalPointthisweek.

“TheMillsborostorewillbemakingthestoreeasiertonavigatethan traditionalgrocerystores.Whenit comestochoosingnewstorelocations,wecarefullyconsiderseveral factors.Aboveallelse,welookfor convenientlocationsforourcustomersthatcansupporthightraffic volumedaily.Weareexcitedtobegin servingtheMillsborocommunity withournewlocation,”hesaid.

TheopeningoftheMillsboro storewillmakenineAldigrocery storesopenthroughoutDelaware.

“TheTownofMillsboroisexcited towelcomeAldi.Thiswillbeagreat additiontothegrowingnumberof retailchoicesintown,”Millsboro TownManagerJamieBurksaidearlier,addingthattownofficialscontinuetorecruitretailandcommercial developmentforthegrowingtown.

“Weworkhardalongsidelocal communitiestomakesureournew storesarewelcomeadditions,”Baehr hadpreviouslytoldtheCoastalPoint.

Heprovidedthecompany overview,whichstatesthebusiness modelis“designeddifferentlyto meetpeople’sneedforsimplification,

savingthemtimeandmoney.”

“Everythingwedoistooffer shoppersthebestproductsatthe lowestpricespossible,everyday.

Fromouruniquebusinessmodel rootedinsimplicityandefficiency,to ourthoughtfulstorelayouts,everythingaboutAldiisdesignedtoprovidecustomerswiththebestgrocery shoppingexperience,”themodel states.

TheAldigrocerychainstartedin Germanyin1948andisknownfor

offeringhousebrandsatlowprices. Aldistorescarryabout1,300items, whilemanyotherstoressellabout 30,000items,accordingtotheAldi website.

Aldiisthecommonbrandoftwo Germanfamily-owneddiscountsupermarketchainswithmorethan 10,000storesin20countries.Itwas foundedbybrothersKarlandTheo Albrechtin1946,whentheytook overtheirmother’sstoreinEssen, Germany.

AnewAldigrocerystoreissettoopeninMillsboroonFeb.23inthePeninsulaCrossingshoppingcenter.

February23

MardiGrasParty— BethanyBluesishosting aMardiGrasMasqueradePartyfrom7to10 p.m.Thisisabenefitforalocalsoupkitchen, andthelocalBelieveinTomorrowchildren’s foundation.Thecostis$50inadvance,or $60atthedoor.Thatincludesafullbuffet andaccesstoacashbar.Therewillbea prizeforbestcostumeandrafflesforprizes donatedbylocalbusinesses.Toobtaintickets,visitTripleBEvents.com/localcharities.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothB eachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora stor ytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewith otherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

February24

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5 518.

FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingamatineeat1p.m.,andtheweekly featuresareamixofadult,childrenandfamilymovies.Formoreinformation,visitthemat frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

February25

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary willbehostingyogaforadultsatnoon.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

February26

ChoralTapestry— TheSouthernDelaware ChoraleispresentingachoraltapestrycelebratingBlackHistoryMonthatEpworth UnitedMethodistChurchinRehoboth Beachat3p.m.Specialguestsinclude CantabileWomen’sChorus,SussexTech HighSchoolBellaVoiceEnsembleandSalisburyUniversityGospelChoir.Ticketscost $25,andchildren17andyoungerareadmittedfree.Ticketsareavailableatthe doororatsoutherndelawarechorale.org. ThiseventissupportedbytheDelaware

DivisionoftheArts,astateagencyinpartners hipwiththeNationalEndowmentfor theArts.

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

February27

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

MakerspaceMonday— SouthCoastalLibrarywillhostadrop-incraftprogramat2 p.m.whereparticipantscanworkontheir ownprojectsoruseresourcesinoneofthe library’s“maker”stations—includ ingabuttonmaker,adultcoloring,jewelrymakingand cricut.Registrationisonlyrequiredfor30minutecricutappointments.Toregister,call (302)858-5518.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrary.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

StorytimeattheFa rm— FrankfordPub licLibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’Farm at11a.m.Thisisopenforallages,andis weatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

February28

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Children readfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcourseforyogis andbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryou areyoungorold,overweightorfit,abeginner oradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpaya

Obits

Sophia,Olivia,Maddie,Tyler,Brayden,KaydenandKinsley;hisgrandparentsThongsaandBoua Bounthavy,alongwithauntsKhone andVanida,uncleNovaandcousins Aling,Amuay,Dollar,Gaam,Emma, AnnaandLisainLaos.

AviewingwastobeheldonSaturday,Feb.18,2023,andfuneral serviceonSunday,Feb.19,2023,at MelsonFuneralServices,43 ThatcherStreet,Frankford,Del. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

ChristopherG.‘Chris’Olson,49

ChristopherG.“Chris”Olson,49, ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayunexpectedlyonWednesday,Feb.15, 2023.OlsonwasborninCamp Springs,Md.,onJuly18,1973,to thelateEricG.OlsonandtoLois AnnWuenstel,whosurviveshim.

Olsonworkedasachefbeforeretiringduetoillness.HewasagraduateofIndianRiverHighSchool,in theClassof1991.Hewasanavid bowlerattheMillsborobowlingalley andlovedallkindsofsports.HisfavoriteteamsweretheGeorgiaBull DogsandtheWashingtonRedskins. HealsolovedtowatchNASCAR.

Olsonwillberememberedforhis greatsenseofhumorandhisability tomakepeoplelaugh.Hewasa wonderfuldad,son,brotherand friendwhowillbedearlymissed.

Inadditiontohisfather,Olson wasprecededindeathbyhiswife, DonnaOlson,onJune2,2017,and hisgranddadCharlesWuenstelin 2012.Inadditiontohismother,heis survivedbyfourchildren,Devin OlsonofMillsboro,Del.;Kayla Roundtree(andChelsie)ofSalisbury,Md.;IsabelleOlson,alsoof Salisbury;andKyleYerkesofSnow Hill,Md.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis nana,OliveWuenstelofMilford, Del.;abrother,ScottHermiston (andLaurenShockley)ofSalisbury, Md.;andasisterJenniferDixon(and Charles)ofLaurel,Del.Healso leavesbehindagrandchild,Judah Simpson;aswellasnieces,nephews, extendedfamilymembersand friends.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 1p.m.onSaturday,Feb.25,2023,at theWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del., wherefriendsmaycallfromnoonto 1p.m.forvisitation.Intermentwill followatWoodlawnMemorialPark.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionstohis son,Devin.Abasketwillbesetupin thefuneralhomeforthosewishing tocontribute.Lettersofcondolence maybesentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

BruceA.Parkhurst,65

BruceA.Parkhurst,65,of Georgetown,Del.,passedawayunexpectedlyonWednesday,Feb.15, 2023.HewasborninLewes,Del., onOct.9,1957,tothelateFrederick K.ParkhurstandSaraShockley Parkhurst.

ParkhurstattendedWoodbridge HighSchool.Hemarriedhishigh schoolsweetheart,MiriamJones,on March3,1976,andtogetherhadtwo daughters.HeretiredfromCharles BrownGlassCompanyinSalisbury, Md.,after43yearsofservice.

Heenjoyedfishing,hunting, shootingtrapandlisteningtoclassic rockmusic.Hisgrandchildrenwerea bigpartofhislife,andheloved spendingtimewiththem.Hewasa wonderfulhusband,father,brother, uncleandfriendwhowillbedearly missed.

Inadditiontohisparents, Parkhurstwasprecededindeathbya sister,ChristineMills.Heissurvived byhiswifeof47years,Miriam Parkhurst,ofGeorgetown,Del.;two daughters;MelanieLecates(and DavidBreneman)ofMillsboro,Del., andMandyParkhurst(andBrent Arney)ofGeorgetown,Del.;two brothers,FredK.ParkhurstJr.(and Linda)ofGreenwood,Del.,andNeal Parkhurst(andNancy)ofDelmar, Md.;andtwosisters,BarbaraJester

ofMilford,Del.,andBelindaBartsch (andMark)ofDover,Del.Healso leavesbehindsixgrandchildren,Briana,Rachael,Austin,Kara,McKenna andCourtney;aswellashiscanine companionHershey.Heisalsosurvivedbynieces,nephews,extended familymembersandfriends.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationstoBrandywineValleySPCA, 22918DuPontBlvd,Georgetown, DE19947.Arrangementswereby WatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro, Del.Lettersofcondolencemaybe sentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

KarenM.Shiles,62

KarenM.Shiles,62,gainedher wingsonFeb.6,2023,afterbeinginvolvedinatragicaccident.Bornon Dec.19,1960,alovingwife,mother, grandmotherandgreat-grandmother, herzestforlifeandsenseofadventurewillberememberedwithlove longafterherpassing.Herloved oneswillstrivetohonorhermemory bylivingtheirlivestothefullest.

Shilesenjoyedthesimplethings inlife.Shelovedthebeach,crafts andceramics,yardsalesandtravel. Mostofall,shelovedspendingtime withherfamily,friendsandher belovedpups,BrightonandCoco. Shewasactiveinraisingawareness andfundsfortheNationalMultiple SclerosisSocietyandEasterseals

Delaware&Maryland’sEastern Shore.

ShegraduatedfromPennsGrove HighSchool,intheClassof1978. ShewastheservicemanageratWinnerMitsubishiinNewark,Del.,beforeretiringtothebeach.Shewas pastpresidentofLongNeck AMVETSPost22’sLadiesAuxiliary andalong-timememberofthe AmericanLegionPost28Ladies AuxiliaryinMillsboro,Del. Shileswasprecededindeathby hermother,NormaAlbright;herfather,LodiBuchanan;andbrothers BuddyProffittandGordonProffitt. Sheissurvivedbyherlovinghusbandof37years,RobertEShilesJr.; herdaughtersDawnShimp(and Ron)andVictoriaMcClintock(and Ray);herstepchildren,RobertJ ShilesSr.(andDiana),DeborahK. Shiles(andMichael)andScottD. S hiles(andMichelle);11grandchildren;threegreat-grandchildren;and aniece,BrandieWright(andKyle).

Acelebration-of-lifeluncheon willbeheldonSunday,Feb.26, 2023,fromnoonto4p.m.atAmericanLegionPost28inMillsboro, Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationstoalocalanimal rescue/shelterorcharityofthegiver’s choice,inShiles’memory.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting

$1,445.

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www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Althea‘Tammy’ McCoyThomas,77

Althea“Tammy”McCoyThomas, 77,ofSouthBethany,Del.,passed awaypeacefullyonFriday,Feb.10, 2023.Shealsowasknowntoher familyandfriendsinlateryearsas “Tam.”ShewasbornonJune2, 1945,inWilmington,Del.,daughter ofthelateAltheaandPaulMcCoy.

HerfatherwasaMethodistminister,andthefamilymovedseveral timesasshewasgrowingup.They movedtoNewark,Del.,inthesummerof1962,rightbeforehersenior yearofhighschool.Shegraduated fromNewarkHighSchoolin1963, andfromtheUniversityofDelaware in1967,withadegreeinelementary education.Shestartedherteaching careerinMarylandandeventually taughtinVirginiaBeach,Va.,for manyyears.Shereceivedhermaster’s degreeinspecialeducationfromthe UniversityofVirginia.

Shewaslovedbymany,including herfriendsfromVirginiaBeach, Nellysford,Va.,andSalisbury,Md., andherhomeinSouthBethany.She maintainedmanyfriendshipsover theyears,especiallyherfriendsfrom

NewarkHighSchool.Shewillbe missedbytheNewarkfriends,the groupsheoftentraveledwith,who lovedandsupportedher—Judy, Nancy,LaurenandMarylane.

Shewasawatercolorartistand proudlydisplayedherpaintingsin theirbeachhome.Herfamilyand friendsenjoyedhercreativeChristmascardsthatshehand-paintedover theyears.

Shewasreunitedsomeyearsago withherhigh-schoolsweetheart, JerryWolf,andtheymovedtoSouth Bethany.Hewastheloveofherlife, andtheycherishedlivingatthe beach.Thetwotookfulladvantage oftheirretirementyears,taking manyweekendgetawaysandacruise toAlaska,alongwithmanytrips aroundtheUnitedStates.Theirreunitedlovestorywasagifttoeach other,andallwhosharedintheir lives.

Thomasissurvivedbyherbeloved JerryWolf;herbelovedson,Joshua “J.P.”Stewart;andherthreemuchlovedgranddaughters,Jane,Jilland JuliaStewart.Sheisalsosurvivedby hersister,PaulaJerniganandherson, David,ofPittsboro,N.C.Alsosurvivingheristheirmuch-loveddog, Marley,whovisitedherinBayhealth hospital.

AcelebrationofThomas’lifewill takeplaceonJune3,2023,inSouth Bethany,Del.Contributionsmaybe madeinmemoryofTamThomasto DESPCA,22918DuPontBoulevard, Georgetown,DE19947.

NoelGeoffreyJohnTuck,90

NoelGeoffreyJohnTuck,90,of BethanyBeach,Del.,diedpeacefully athomeonMonday,Feb.6,2023. HewasborninSussex,England,on Dec.25,1932,sonofthelateJohn ThomasTuckandSylviaFlorence Ruth(Body)Tuck.

HegraduatedfromHurstpier-

point,whereheenjoyedhockey, rugbyandtheaterproductions.Upon graduation,hetookarticleswitha firmofCharterAccountantsand thenservedtwoyearsinCyprusasa secondlieutenantintheRoyalCorps ofSignals.In1960,hejoined Unilever,whereheworkedintheir Nigeria,GhanaandLondonoffices.

TuckjoinedBurroughsin1966, whenhecametotheUnitedStates withhislatewife,Diane,anddaughterSamantha.Heheldpositions bothintheUnitedKingdomandin theUnitedStatesasfinancedirector ofBurroughsMachines,directorof InternationalTaxesanddirectorof InternationalTreasuryOperations. Hewasthefoundingmemberofthe AssociationofCorporateTreasurers andamemberoftheLondonTreasurersClub.

RetirementbroughtNoelandhis wife,Joyce,toBethanyBeachand thelovelycommunityofSaltPond. OvertheyearsinBethany,warm friendshipsweremadeatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurch,Lord BaltimoreLionsClub,SaltPond BoardofDirectorsandSt.Martha’s EpiscopalChurch.Hewasgenerous inlendinghisfinancialinputwhereveritwasneeded.

Travelingtheworldwasapassion ofTuck’s,andwithJoycehetraveled tohishomelandEnglandmany times,extensivelythroughoutEasternandWesternEurope,China, Japan,Australia,NewZealand,and tohisfavoritecontinent,Africa.He lovedthepeopleofAfrica,discoveredhisfavoritefood,curry,andalso developedhisspecialfondnessfor lions.

Mentoringchildrenbecamevery importanttoTuckinhisretirement years.HewasinstrumentalindevelopingSt.Martha’smentoringprogramatPhillipC.Showell ElementarySchoolandhisyearsof

one-on-onementoringbroughtboth himandhisstudentsgreatjoy.

Amongmanyactivities,heenjoyed playinggames,chess,readingandinfectingthestudentswithhiswitty humor.

Hespentmuchtimeinretirement bothreadingandwatchingfootball (Americansoccer)andcheeringon hisfavoriteclub,Chelsea.Hebecame aChelseafanatage8,andremained anavidfanandsupporterthroughout hislife.Music,especiallyjazz,was yetanothersourceofrelaxationand joyforTuck.

Inadditiontohisparents,Tuck wasprecededindeathbyhisfirst wife,DianeMargaretBennetTuck. Heissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof 31years,JoyceKathleen(West) Tuck;hissister,JillianTuckAdams; hisdaughter,SamanthaTuckTawzer (andLance);histwograndsons, EvanTawzerandHenryTawzer;his twostepdaughters,PaulaGreen(and Kevin)andDeborahTinson(and Edgar),aswellastheirchildren, ColinGreen,AnnaGreen,Eric Green,TylerTinson,LaurenTinson andChaseTinson.

AcelebrationofTuck’slifewillbe heldonSaturday,May13,2023,at 11a.m.atSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Church,117MaplewoodStreet, BethanyBeach,Del..Aluncheon willfollowinthechurchfellowship hall.Inlieuofflowers,memorial contributionsinTuck’smemorymay bemadetoSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Church117MaplewoodStreet BethanyBeach,DE19930,orDoctorsWithoutBordersUSA,P.O.Box 5030,Hagerstown,MD21741-5030. FinalcareforNoelwasentrustedto ParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,ClarksvilleChapel,Ocean View,Del.Hislifememorialwebpageandvirtualguestbookareonline atwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

OCEAN BLOCK

IN TOWN LOCATION

IN TOWN

NEW LISTING

Bethany

Beach

Just steps to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and 3 short blocks from the center of town. The “Purple House” on Atlantic Ave is architecturally sophisticated and the attention to detail throughout is impressive. This wonderful retreat offers 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, den, open floorplan, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room with gas fireplace, multiple decks, outside shower and plenty of parking. Excellent rental history. Gross for 2022 over $253,000.

MLS DESU2029172 $3,200,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

GREAT LOCATION

SALEPENDING

Ocean Mist, Ocean View

Stunning spacious townhome with a pond view features an open floor plan, numerous upgrades, gourmet kitchen with an island, breakfast bar, and dining area, living room with a gas fireplace, powder room, screened porch, and deck. The second floor offers a large primary bedroom with private balcony, 2 guest rooms and a bathroom. The third floor has a huge ensuite with separate office space or sitting/tv room and private balcony. Plus, there is an outdoor shower and garage. Less than 2 miles to the beach. Easy access to restaurants, walking trails, golfing and more. MLS DESU2035318 $629,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

Bethany West, Bethany Beach

A rare opportunity to build your dream home on this 81x100 cleared lot with an in-town location! Located in the very popular Bethany West community featuring 2 outdoor pools, tennis/pickleball courts, a fitness center, a meeting room, playgrounds, and access to the Assawoman Canal. Jump on the trolley (.25) to the beach or take advantage of your Oceanside permit parking (on permit only) streets. Impact fees are due when construction starts.

Great price and a great opportunity.

MLS DESU2033514 $424,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Turtle

Walk, Bethany Beach

This wonderful home offers over 2800 square feet of perfection, beautiful, dark-style hardwood floors, a kitchen/dining area, open living room, a sun-filled family room/sunroom and 1st floor primary bedroom. Upstairs are 2 nice-sized guest bedrooms, guest bathroom, and ensuite bedroom with private bath. Plus, a one-car garage, rear fenced yard, screened porch, deck and outside shower. Your Bethany Beach address entitles you to one free parking permit at designated streets and trolley rides for .25 to the beach.

MLS DESU2032698 $829,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

WATERFRONT

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Enjoy mesmerizing early morning sunrises, tidal wetlands, and amazing wildlife from an extensively upgraded home with one of the best views in Bethany Bay. Carefree living from this contemporary home offering an open floor plan with an electric fireplace, remodeled kitchen, improved primary bedroom and bathroom, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and an amazing 3 season room with breathtaking views. Plus, a garage, front porch and a wraparound deck. Gorgeous community with rich amenities, water access and conveniently located to the public beaches, shopping, and awesome restaurants. MLS DESU2034646 $599,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NO HOA

Wingate Rd, Frankford

A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom doublewide on 2.3 acres with NO HOA. Being sold as is.

MLS DESU2028628 $299,000

Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

Bethany West, Bethany

A meticulously cared for beach cottage. Furnished with an inviting, nautical style, wide plank wood flooring throughout, 4 bedrooms, 2 full remodeled bathrooms, 2 outdoor showers and an expansive backyard. Many recent upgrades. Take the Town Trolley, walk or bike to the beach, shopping and dining. Kayak on the Assawoman Canal. Grab your racket, paddle, or basketball.

Lounge by one of the community pools! Very low annual HOA.

MLS DESU2026346 $779,000

Call Julia Hudson 301-641-6267

WATERFRONT

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

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, 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 gorgeous beaches, restaurants, and shopping. MLS DESU2028084 $529,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Bayshore MHP, Ocean View

Bayfront community with a large marina (rental) and just minutes by boat to the Atlantic Ocean. This adorable mobile offers an impressive sunroom, 2 bedrooms (no closets), 2 updated bathrooms, plank flooring, shiplap in the living room and bedroom, updated light fixtures, an electric wall fireplace, a newer shed and gorgeous landscaping with a firepit. The community has a beautiful marina and some slips available for rent. The buyer needs to be approved by the park owner, lot rent is $472 PER MONTH AND NO RENTALS ARE ALLOWED.MLS DESU2034874 $89,999 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Bishops Landing, Millville

Pond front! Like new home with numerous custom upgrades offers a kitchen with island/breakfast bar and dining area, a dramatic 2 story living room, flex room and primary bedroom with an upscale bathroom. Upstairs offers a large loft, 3 large guest rooms and guest bathroom. Plus 2 car garage with a finished floor. Enjoy the patio and watch the wildlife on the pond, ducks, geese, turtles, and fish. Premier community with outstanding amenities.MLS DESU2035318 $629,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

FANTASTIC VIEWS

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Fantastic views of the wetlands, water, and wonderful wildlife from every room in this top-floor furnished luxury condo. This spacious condo offers a 2-story living /dining room area with an electric fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen, screened porch, large primary bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs are 2 spacious ensuites with excellent views. Discover Bethany Bay and its 1st class amenities while being located near many of the state parks, beaches, quaint shopping, and quality restaurants.

MLS DESU2034422 $495,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

FUTURE BEACH RETREAT

Booker St: Sale Pending

Ready to build your home? An In town, lot several blocks from the Georgetown Circle. Cleared with sewer and water availability. 50x100

MLS DESU2032944 Only $43,900

Pyle Center Rd

Wooded .87-acre, 100 x 354 parcel, site evaluation ordered, East

Of Rt #113. Only 9 miles to the beach.

MLS DESU2020506 Only $89,900

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

Julia Hudson 301-641-6267

Nicole Frank 610-842-4521

Sondra Connor 302-245-1435

Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Rupert Smith 302-228-8900

Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

Martha Smith 302-249-0464

drop-inpriceof$10,or$50forthewhole six-weekcourseandgetonefreeclass.To register,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthatallowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoafurry, friendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspirealoveofreading.Thisissponsored byPAWSforPeople.Registrationisrequired,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitfran kford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

March1

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand

protect.Allarewelcome.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthatSouth CoastalLibrar yfrom7to8:30p.m.Formore information,call(302)364-5830,orvisitonlineatdeldems38.org.

BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

CraftKits— Youthbetweentheagesof1017canstopbySouthCoastalLibraryto pic kupafreepaintbystickercraftkit.Itis availableallmonth,whilesupplieslost.For moreinformation,visittheirwebsiteat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis

hostingLittleLearnersStory Time—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

March2

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisr equired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFree Write sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

ScamSchool— JonBell,DirectorofBusiness RelationswiththeDelawareBetterBusiness Bureau,willleadaclassatSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.onidentifyingcommonscams thatpeopleinDelawareareencountering.To register,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall (302)858-5518.

March3

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookClubmeetsthefirstFridayofthemonth at1p.m.todiscussafiction,nonfictionor classictitle.Thismonth’sbookisAnnPatchett’s“TheDutchHouse.”Copiesofthebook willbeavailableatthelibrary.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 7 32-9351.

DayofPrayer— ThesanctuaryatCommunity churchatOceanPines(Md.)willbeopen

fromnoonuntil1p.m.inrecognitionofWorld dayofPrayer.Allarewelcometocomeand prayfortheworldandnation.Formoreinformation,call(410)641-5433.

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshoulda lsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

LivingBirdFeeder— JessicaShahanof theDelawareOrnithologicalSocietywill leadatalkatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.onhowtoturnyourbackyardgarden intoalivingbirdfeedertoattractbirdson theirmigrationjourneys.Youmayattendin person,orviaZoom.TheZoomIDis850 67667681,withapasscodeof398006. Re gistrationisavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.

March4

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety Arc hivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

March5

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonli neat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com.

SmithnamedtoMiddleAtlanticConferenceAcademicHonorRoll

PennSmithofMillsborowasoneof 150LebanonValleyCollegestudentathletestobenamedtotheMiddleAtlanticConference’s(MAC)Fall AcademicHonorRoll.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,isamemberofthe LebanonValleyCollegemen’scrosscountryteam,andispursuingabachelorofscienceinmathematicsand physicsatTheValley.

Theacademichonorrollcomprises student-athleteswhocompeteinavarsity-levelsportandregisteredaterm/semesterGPAof3.20(ona4.00scale)or higher

TheMAChonoredmorethan1,800 totalstudent-athletesacrossallofthe conference’sinstitutions,whocompeted inmen’sandwomen’scross-country, fieldhockey,football,men’sand women’ssoccer,andwomen’svolleyball.

TheFlyingDutchmenhadthesecond-highestnumberofhonoreesinthe conferenceandthemost4.0GPAswith 33.LVCwasamongtheleadersinall sevensports,includinghavingthemost footballstudent-athletesrecognized, with 56.

FormoreFlyingDutchmenathletics news,visitwww.godutchmen.com.

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March6

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafrie ndly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster. ChixwithStix— Juliawillleadaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.oncrocheting,knittingandneedleworking.All skilllevelsarewelcome.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

March7

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscu ssions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

WomenofWar— SusanEmory,thehistoric siteinterpreterattheOldStateHouse,will discusshowwomencontributedtotheWarof 1812,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.You mayattendinperson,orviaZoom.TheZoom IDis81991496951,withapasscodeof 972943.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518

March8

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoo nsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus willbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild,with theheading,“AnInvitationtotheGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510or atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.

LentenPrayerandMeal— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchwillhostaLentenPrayer,Soup &Saladeventfromnoonto1p.m.Thisis

sponsoredbytheSoutheastSussexMinisterium.

Dine&Donate— TheC ottageCaféishosting aDine&DonateforBetaSigmaPhiSorority —PreceptorOmegaChapter.From11a.m. untilclose,Cottagewilldonateaportionof proceedstotheSorority,andtherewillalso bea50/50raffle.Allproceedsraisedwill benefittheHowardGriseScholarshipforIndianRiverSchoolDistrict-areastudentsand thelocalcommunity.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildre nlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaTruecrimeClubmeeting at2p.m. Thismonth,thegroupwilllookatthecaseof DianeDowns.ThesuggestedreadisAnn Rule’s“SmallSacrifices.”Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.AZoommeetingisavailableatID: 89020199684.Thepasscodeis226713.

March9

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasoc ialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinfor-

mation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Tor egister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

NotesontheBeach— JeffCooperandhis long-timepianopartnerswillperformalively programofpastmusicalwinnersof“The Oscar”atSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m. Thisisfree,andregistrationisgreatlyappreciatedfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

March10

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

March11

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat11a.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisforages

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March12

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutions tudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

March13

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesof groupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.

March14

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. A workbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

MSWordIntro— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingatwo-hourclassat10a.m.featuring hands-oninstructioninMSWord2016,includingcreating,editing,savingandprinting adocumentinasmall-classsetting.Youmay bringyourownlaptopwithpowercordifyou prefernottouseoneofthelibrary’s.Thisis free,andpre-registrationisrequiredat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

PAWSfor Reading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.

March15

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat

theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodi stChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus willbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild,with theheading,“AnInvitationtotheGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510or atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.

Dine&Donate— TheSouthCoastalDEAARP Chapter5226willsponsoradineanddonate e vent,includinga50/50cashraffle,at NorthEastSeafoodKitchenfrom4to9p.m. Thiswillraisemoneyforcollegescholarships.Thisyear,theChapterisexpectedto award$8,000inscholarshipstoseniorsat IndianRiverHighschoolandadultstudents atDelawareTechnical&CommunityCollege.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningski llsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

HappyBookers— JuliaandTheowillleada HappyBookersmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Theclubwillbediscussing A nthonyHorowitz’s“MagpieMurders.”You

mayattendinpersonorviaZoom.RegistrationisrequiredforZoomparticipation,andis availableatsouthcoastl.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

March16

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)927-0050.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willh ostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

SecretRosies— TrishChamberswillleadan informativepresentationatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.ontheSecretRosieso fWWII, agroupofmagnificentwomen,theirsecret actionsandthesurprisingimpacttheyhad ontheoutcomeofthewar.Thisisafree event,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat5p.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisforages 6-10.Registrationisencouraged,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518. Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

March17

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

March18

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelawareBoatingSafetyClassattheMooseLodgein Frankfordfrom8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewho completethisclasswillreceiveaDelaware SafeBoatingCertificatebymail.ThisisrequiredforallboatersbornonorafterJan.1, 1978.Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$10perperson,andsign-instartsat7:30a.m. Pre-registrationisrequired,andcanbemade atUSCGAUX0531201@outlook.comorby phoneat(302)616-3175.

March19

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob

Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

March20

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeet ingApril10becauseofEaster.

March21

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

FeelingsRock— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingFeelingsRock,amusicandmovementprogramdesignedtohelpchi ldren under5andtheirfamiliesworkthroughemotions,at10:30a.m.Theywillalsobemaking acraft.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.

iPad&AppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneandApple

deviceusersofallskilllevelsarewelcometo attendthissupportgroupmeetingatSouth CoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetipsandaskquestions.Attendin-personorviaZoom. Registrationisrequired,andavailableonline atsouthcoastal.lib. de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

CelticMusic— SouthCoastalLibrarywillhost a3p.m.freeCelticMusicconcertpresented byWillowTree.Registrationisencouraged, andavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.

March22

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,l aw enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachment oftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost166 on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarinesand NavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedinthe Corps,livinginWorcesterorSussexCounties,arewelcometojointomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunity serv icethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.

BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m.

orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus willbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild,with theheading,“AnInvitationtotheGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539- 9510or atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.This helpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingatabletopboardgamethatfeatures usingevidenceandcluestosolveafictional murderat5p.m.Forages14throughadult. Itisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycall ing(302) 858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.

March23

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis

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3 BR, 2.5 BA townhouse overlooking the pond and featuring LVP floors, kitchen with granite countertops, screened porch, 2-car garage, and primary BR with tray ceilings. Community pool, clubhouse, kayak launch, and more! Shows like new! $449,000 Call Merritt of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-562-7954 (Cell) #4478TL

WOODS AT WALLS CREEK

Exquisite 4 BR, 2 BA w/ stunning curb appeal. Features large open living area w/ HW floors, Kitchen w/ SS appliances & island, living space w/ FP, sunroom, FF owner’s suite, fenced backyard, landscaping, patio & 2-car garage.

$469,900 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4327TL

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14 acres +/-, stables, fenced pastures, run in sheds, can board up to 15 horses, 100 X 150 outdoor riding arena, 83 x 133 indoor riding arena, 6 bay garage, workshop, dog kennel & excellent income producing history. Residence is a 2 BR, 1 BA that could be expanded. $597,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4284OM

Charming Harrison floorplan featuring 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1807 SF, open floor plan, unfinished basement, and screened-in porch overlooking pond. 15 min. to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Community clubhouse, pool, fitness room. $474,900 Call Sam of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-519-8088 (Cell) #4468TL

Ellicott model features open floor plan, 3 BR, 2 full and 2 half BA, kitchen w/granite counters, owner's bedroom w/en-suite bath, lower level offers a family room and ½ bath. Community offers pool, tennis, clubhouse and more! $345,000 Call Susan Mills 302-542-4146 (Cell) #4473QM

This 3 BR, 2.5 BA Cape Cod features screened porch, sunroom and a guest suite built over the 2 car garage. $465,000 Call Susan Mills 302-542-4146 (Cell) #4446TM

DREAM

Completely renovated 3 BR, 2 BA home with new roof, and septic system in process. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, and Bethany Beach. $399,000 Call Bea Maggio 443-789-1480 (Cell) #4479VM

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4 BR, 2.5 BA home offering large family/SR, FF primary BR, full finished basement w/bar & FP, irrigated yard, inground heated pool, covered patio, screened gazebo, & attractive fencing. Close to shopping, medical, restaurants, & the DE/MD beach resorts. $549,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4373PM

requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

SeaGlassCanvas— Clairwillleadaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.ondecorating acanvaswithlook-alikeseaglass.Youmay bringyourownseaglassifyoulike.Thisis free,andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat(302)8585518orsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

DaffodilswithKids— ROOTSYouthDevelopmentwillteachelementary-agec hildren aboutthelifecycleofdaffodilsatSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.Childrenwillalso havetheopportunitytoarrangeasmallbouquetofdaffodilswithtwinetogiveasagift. Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

March24

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT

instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga m atisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

March25

Chicken&Dumplings— TheBishopville (Md.)VolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywill beholdingachicken&dumplingcarryout fromnoonto2p.m.atthemainstation. Chicken,dumplings,greenbeansandsweet potatoesareavailablefor$15perdinner.An extr apintofdumplingscanbehadfor$8.To reserveadinnerandpint(byMarch20),call (619)922-9950.

STEMKits— PeoplecanswingbySouth CoastalLibrarystartingat10a.m.topickup anEngineerEarlySTEMkit.Thekitshelp teachaboutthekeypartsofmostofthe commonshapes.Theseareavailablewhile supplieslast.

FamilyOpenHouseandAuthorVisit— AuthorAllisonWeistwillsharetheadventuresof“RoamingRiley”fromhertwochildrensbooks.atSouthCoastalLibrarya t1 p.m.Librarystaffwillalsointroduceyouto alltheresourcesthelibraryhastooffer families.Parentsmustaccompanychildren,andmaybringtheirdriver’slicense toobtainlibrarycardsforthefamily.This ishostedbyFriendsoftheSouthCoastal LibraryandtheSouthCoastalLibrary.

March27

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistratio nisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrary.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat

info@38thdrcp.com.

AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversati onsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.

WindDownTime— SouthCoastalLibraryis invitingadultstocomebyforanhourortwo at2p.m.tojustunwindwithagameinthis funandfreeprogram.Socializewithother adultsandmeetnewpeopleinyourcommunity.Participationisfree,andregistrationis optional.Formoreinformati on,ortoregister, visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcallthemat (302)858-5518.

March28

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

Eco-FriendlyGardening— Locallandscape designerandnature consultantChantal Bouchardwilldiscusstheimportanceoforganicandenvironmentally-friendlygardening andhowitcanbeaccomplished,atthe SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisisfree, andregistrationisacceptedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usand(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor1 5minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.

March29

Close to beaches and bays. This 4 bedroom has lots of space for family and friends. HOA only $50 a year. Park recreational vehicles on your property.

29214 Marshy Hope Way, W Glyn Newton

A MUST SEE ! Wonderful views, Energy Star rated, Solar Panels, Geothermal Heat & Air, 5 bedroom & 3 Bath home. NO HOA or TOWN TAXES. A large kitchen with lots of counter space. Near groceries, hardware store, tennis, restaurants, walking trails, and Quillens Point VFW. Kayak access in back yard. A short drive to BethanyBeach! After a day on the bay or at the beach, relax in the hot tub located under the home or enjoy a drink on the deck with sunset views of the Indian River Bridge. Never rented but with the 5 bedrooms-it would make a good one. $875,000

CLOSE TO BEACH

37609 Mimosa St., Shadydell Park

Under 3 miles to the Boardwalk at Bethany Beach, this 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home offers a large Living Room, Kitchen with gas stove and plenty of cabinets and counter space and a large Primary Bedroom with walk-in closets and full bath, soaking tub and walk-in shower. Located on a .24 acre lot in a community with a $50 annual HOA fee, great location and convenient to shopping, restaurants, medical and the Beach. 279,900

This 3br/2 bath home makes a lovely year round or beach home in the established community of Blackwater Village.

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beevery WednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus willbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild,with theheading,“AnInvitationtotheGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510or atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.

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0 S Route 344, Dagsboro

For the buyer looking to build on a larger lot but still wantingto be a short drive to the Beaches at Bethany or Rehoboth,this .48 acre 100x210 cleared lot could offer the space you have been looking for. Located on Dagsboro Road.

Price Reduced: $125,000

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

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If you are considering making a move in 2023, now is a good time to get started. I can help with advice or direction on how to move forward. Call me and we can discuss your options. –Shirley

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34042 Chippiwa Dr., Dagsboro

$369,000

37316 Carolina Dr, Frankford

$169,900

Beebe’sCommunityHealthFairreturning

BeebeHealthcarewillhostitsannualRehobothCommunityHealth FaironSaturday,Feb.25,from9a.m. to2p.m.attheAtlanticSandsHotel &ConferenceCenter.

Inthemainballroomonthethird floor,avarietyofpartnersandcommunityorganizationswillofferhealth andsafetyinformationforallages. ThreeBeebeteammemberswillbe presentingonvarioushealthtopicsin theroomrightnextdoorthroughout theevent.Communitymemberswill beabletowinraffleprizes,learnhow toreverseanopioidoverdosewith Narcan,scheduleanappointmentwith aprimary-careproviderandenjoya freelunch.

Onthefourthfloor,alongwithadditionalpartners,Beebe’sCommunity Outreachteamwillbeprovidingfree

healthscreeningsfor:bloodpressure, cholesterol,bloodsugar,bonedensity, bodymassindexandkidneyhealth (courtesyofNationalKidneyFoundation).

Theeventisfree,andregistration isnotrequired.Formoreinformation, contactBeebePopulationHealthat (302)645-3337.

Speakerpresentationswillinclude: •9:30a.m.,KatelynSteele,RN, BSN:ExerciseandtheHeart

KatelynSteeleisBeebe’sheartfailurespecialist.Shehasabachelor’sdegreeinnursingandhelpscarefor heartfailurepatientsatBeebe’sMargaretH.RollinsLewesCampus.Since beginningherroleinMayof2022, shehasbeenworkingwiththeHeart Failureteamtobuildaprogramthat willbeoptimalforpatientsinSussex

County.Shehasapassionforeducatingandhermainpriorityisfollowing evidence-basedpracticestoensurepatientsaregettingthebestcare.

•10:15a.m.,Dr.JoyceRobert: Let’sTalkAboutFamilyMedicine

Dr.JoyceRobertisBeebe’sprogramdirectorfortheFamilyMedicineResidency.Sheisalsoa board-certifiedfamilymedicinephysicianandseespatientsatBeebeFamily Pr actice—LongNeck.Shehasadeep commitmenttotheadvancementof familymedicineeducationandcontinuousqualityimprovementofpatient-centeredcare.Roberthas workedwithateamtocreatethecurriculumandprocessforBeebe’sFamilyMedicineResidency,whichwill matchwithitsfirstresidentsthis March.Thegoaloftheprogramisto

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trainthenextgenerationoffamily medicinephysicians,who,itishoped, willchoosetopracticemedicinein SouthernDelaware.

•11a.m.KimHyattMPH,RD, LDN,CSOWM:WeightLossvs. WeightManagement—OurStruggle withObesity

KimHyattisaregistereddietitian specializinginobesitymedicine.She hasbeeninpracticesince2010,and hasworkedextensivelyinacutecare, criticalcare,andcommunitynutrition. Sheiscurrentlytheprogrammanager andregistereddietitianforBeebe CenterforWeightLossSurgery. Hyattguidesbariatricpatients throughtheirpre-andpost-operative period,whichincludesclasses,support groups,andaddressinganyquestions orconcernsthatpatientsmayhave alongtheirjourney.Shehasapassion forteachingandbehavioralmodificationleadingtosustainablehealthful habits.Shebelievesacollaborativeapproachtocareproducesthemostsuccessfulpatient,whichincludesa strongsurgicalteam,awell-defined program,andacommittedpatient.

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daily.Thepresentationwillincludetake-home information,ashortsurveyandafewgiveaways.Thisisfree,andregistrationisapprecaitedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.del.us and(302)858-5518.

March30

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinp erson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

ZooAnimals— TheSalisburyZooiscoming toSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.withlive animalstopresentaneducationalprogram forchildren.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

March29-April1

BookSale— TheFriendsoftheGeorgetown PublicLibrarywillholditsbooksaleoverfour days.Thehoursare:Wednesday,5-7p.m. (forFriendsonly);Thursday,from10a.m.to 7p.m.;Friday,from10a.m.to5p.m.;and Saturday,from10a.m.to12:30p.m.

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FRIDAY

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: Newlywed Nightmare

Newlyweds Lauren (Sarah Borne) and David (Yoshi Sudarso) are enjoying their honeymoon when Lauren vanishes. With conflicting evidence, police believe Lauren left on her own. But David knows that Lauren would never leave him like that, so he hires Gina (Catherine Dyer), a private investigator. Meanwhile, Lauren who really has been kidnapped — is being forced by her captors to become involved with a money laundering scheme in this 2023 thriller.

9 p.m. on , WCPB

Great Performances

The new episode “The Magic of Spirituals,” looks at the behind-the-scenes story of Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990. With legendary African American contralto Marian Anderson in attendance, many wondered if the two singers would compete or join forces and sing together. Showcasing extended excerpts of Norman and Battle in performance, this documentary examines the preparation required and the historic concert’s enduring impact and features new interviews with those behind the scenes.

SATURDAY

8 p.m. on & WBOC R TVLND

54th Annual NAACP Image Awards

It’s a powerhouse list of nominees at this year’s awards, but perhaps none is more interesting than the Entertainer of the Year category, as all nominees are women: Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Viola Davis, Zendaya and Quinta Brunson. The Outstanding Motion Picture category consists of “A Jazzman’s Blues,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Emancipation,” “The Woman King,” and “Till.”

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: 12 Desperate Hours

Val (Samantha Mathis) and her young children are held hostage by Denny (Harrison Thomas) when he breaks into their house after committing murder earlier in the day. In order to save them and her husband Mark (David Conrad), who is due home at any moment, Val offers to drive Denny wherever he wants and becomes his unwilling accomplice as he continues his rampage. Val tries to befriend Denny to help save the lives of bystanders, herself and even the life of her captor in this 2023 docudrama.

SUNDAY

3:30 p.m. on % FOX NASCAR Cup Series

With the pageantry of the season-opening Daytona 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series’ rearview mirror, teams get down to the business of accumulating wins and points toward the championship, starting with today’s Pala Casino 400.

John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High (N) Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church MPT-Request

3 TNT (3:50) Movie: ››› “The Color Purple”(:18) Movie: ››› “Creed II” (2018) Michael B. Jordan. (DVS) (:03) Movie: ››› “Just Mercy” (2019) Jamie Foxx

5 FX (4:00) Movie: “Iron Man” ’ XFL Football D.C. Defenders at Vegas Vipers. From Cashman Field in Las Vegas. (N) Movie: ››› “Ant-Man and The Wasp” (2018) ’

6 LIFE (5:30) Movie: ››› “Sully” (2016) Tom Hanks. Movie: “12 Desperate Hours” (2023) Samantha Mathis. (:03) “A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story”

7 A&E (5:30) Movie: ›› “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” ’ Movie: ›› “Jack Reacher” (2012, Action) Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike. ’ (:04) WWE Rivals ’

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< ESPN College Basketball Virginia at North Carolina. (N) College Basketball Virginia Tech at Duke. (N) (Live) College Basketball Saint Mary’s at Gonzaga. (N)

= ESPN2 College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) College Basketball USC at Utah. (N) (Live) College Basketball UC Irvine at Hawaii. (N) (Live)

A GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf The Honda Classic, Third Round. LPGA Golf

I HGTV Love It or List It Love It or List It Holmes Family Rescue (N) Rico to the Rescue (N) House Hunters HuntersHunters Int’l

K FOOD Diners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, Drive

L DISC Homestead Rescue: Surviving the Wild (N) Homestead Rescue The Raneys rescue a young family. (:01) Homestead Rescue “No Place Like Dome” ’

M HIST The UnXplained ’ The UnXplained ’ The UnXplained ’ (:02) The UnXplained ’ (:05) The UnXplained ’ (:05) The UnXplained ’

N ANPL The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life ’ Pets & Pickers ’ Pets & Pickers ’ The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life ’

P DISN Big CityBig CityHamster &Hamster &Marvel’s MoMarvel’s MoBig CityRavenHamster &Hamster &Big CityBig City

R TVLND Mike & MollyMike & MollyMike & MollyMike & Molly 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards (N) Two MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo Men

¨ AMC Movie: ››› “The Breakfast Club” (1985) (:15) Movie: ››

(5:30) Les Miserables: The Staged Concert A musical set in 19th-century France. (N) ’

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(:10) Sanditon on Masterpiece ’ MPT-Request

TNT (:05) Movie: ››› “Avengers: Endgame” (2019, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo. (DVS) Movie: ›› “Mortal Kombat” (2021) Lewis Tan.

WWE Legends The story of Randy Savage. ’ Biography: WWE Legends “Jake The Snake Roberts” (N) (:01) WWE Rivals (N) (:04) WWE Rivals ’

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< ESPN XFL Football NBA NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors. (N) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets.

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L DISC Naked and Afraid: Uncensored “Welcome to America!” Naked and Afraid An MMA fighter and a paramedic. (N) (:03) Naked and Afraid ’ (:03) Naked and Afraid ’ M HIST Built America Built America Built America Built America Built America Built America N ANPL Lone Star Law ’ Lone Star Law ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’ Yellowstone Wardens (N) (:01) Yellowstone Wardens (:01) Lone Star Law ’

P DISN Big CityMarvel’s Moon Girl andMarvel’s Mo Movie: “Secret Society of Second Born Royals” (2020) (9:50) Bunk’d(:40) JessieLadybugLadybug

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¨ AMC Moneyball Movie: ›› “Days of Thunder” (1990) Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall. Mayfair Witches (N) (:02) Mayfair Witches (:04) “Days of Thunder”

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L DISC Street Outlaws: Red LineStreet Outlaws: Red Line Street Outlaws “Street Wars” Nova launches the first Street Wars. (N) ’ (:02) Street Outlaws

M HIST History’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s Greatest of AllHistory’s-Mysteries

N ANPL Alaska: The Last FrontierAlaska: The Last FrontierAlaska: The Last FrontierAlaska: The Last FrontierAlaska: The Last

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Wizards at Atlanta Hawks. (Live) NBA Basketball: Timberwolves at Clippers

5 FX (5:00) Movie: ››› “Mission: Impossible -- Fallout” ’ Movie: ›› “I, Robot” (2004) Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan. ’ Movie: ›› “I, Robot” (2004) Will Smith.

6 LIFE Rizzoli & Isles Rizzoli & Isles Rizzoli & Isles Rizzoli & Isles (:03) Rizzoli & Isles(:03) Rizzoli & Isles

7 A&E Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.

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= ESPN2 Daily Wager College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) BasketballNFL Live

A GOLF Golf CentralGolf Acad.GolfGolf Acad. Golf’s Greatest Rounds Women’s College Golf

I HGTV Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous (N) HuntersHunters Int’lHuntersHunters Int’l

K FOOD Chopped Chopped Chopped (N) Superchef Grudge Match Chopped Chopped “Epic Burgers!”

L DISC Homestead Rescue “Smoky Mountain Hope” ’ Homestead Rescue Marty brings water to the property. (:01) Homestead Rescue ’ (:01) Homestead Rescue ’

M HIST The Curse of Oak Island ’ The Curse of Oak Island ’ Oak Island: Digging Deeper The Curse of Oak Island (N) History’s Greatest Heists The Curse of Oak Island ’

N ANPL Lone Star Law “Busted” ’ Lone Star Law ’ Lone Star Law ’ Lone Star Law ’ Lone Star Law ’ Lone Star Law ’

P DISN Marvel’s MoHamster & JessieJessie Movie: ››› “Cinderella” (2015) Cate Blanchett. ’ Marvel’s MoHamster &LadybugLadybug

R TVLND Andy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondKingKing

¨ AMC Point Break Movie: ››› “Rocky III” (1982, Drama) Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T. Movie: ›› “Rocky IV” (1985) Sylvester Stallone. That Dirty Black Bag (N)

≠ BRAV Housewives of NJ Housewives of NJ Housewives of NJ The Real Housewives of New Jersey (N) Housewives of NJ Housewives

µ WTXF The Six (N) The 215 (N) TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life 9-1-1: Lone Star (N) ’ (:01) Accused (N) ’ The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed

Bethany

WEDNESDAY EVENING

MARCH 1, 2023

# CW Judge LakeJudge LakeDivorceDivorce The Flash (N) ’ Kung Fu “Loss” (N) News Chicago P.D. “This City” ’ Family Guy % FOX Last ManLast ManBig BangBig Bang The Masked Singer (N) ’ Special Forces-ToughestWBOC NewsSeinfeld Seinfeld ’ Friends ’ & WBOC NewsCBS NewsNewsEnt. Tonight Survivor (Season Premiere) Castaways compete in Fiji. (N) True Lies “Pilot” ’ NewsLate-Colbert

WMDT 47abc NewsWorld NewsFamily FeudFamily FeudThe ConnersGoldbergsAbbott ElemNot Dead Yet A Million Little Things (N) NewsJ. Kimmel

WBAL 11 News at 6Nightly NewsInside Ed.Hollywood Chicago Med (N) ’ Chicago Fire (N) ’ Chicago P.D. (N) ’ NewsTonight Show

WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Milk StreetMotorWeekTaking Chances World Tour - The Concert Memory Makeover With Daniel Amen, MD ’ MPT-Request

3 TNT Lucifer ’ (DVS)

NHL on TNT NHL Hockey New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers. (Live)

NHL Hockey: Hurricanes at Golden Knights

5 FX (4:30) Movie: ›› “Man on Fire” (2004) Movie: ››› “Thor” (2011) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman. ’ Snowfall (N) ’ Snowfall ’

6 LIFE Castle “Habeas Corpse” ’ Castle “Sleeper” ’ Married at First Sight “Party-ing Ways” (N) (:03) Married at First Sight UK Married-Sight

7 A&E The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ (:01) The First 48 ’ (:04) The First 48 ’

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NBA NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics. (N) (Live)

NBA Basketball: Pelicans at Trail Blazers

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A GOLF Golf CentralWomen’s College Golf Golf Central LPGA Tour Golf HSBC Women’s World Championship, First Round. (N)

I HGTV Property Brothers Property Brothers Property Brothers Nate & Jeremiah HuntersHuntersNate & Jeremiah

K FOOD Guy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery Games Guy’s Grocery Games (N) Guy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery Games

L DISC Moonshiners

Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts Moonshiners A legendary Franklin County moonshine. (N) Moonshiners: Double ShotMaster Distiller

M HIST American Pickers ’ American Pickers ’ American Pickers (N) American Pickers (N) Dirty OldDirty Old(:03) American Pickers

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≠ BRAV Vanderpump RulesVanderpump RulesVanderpump Rules (N) Vanderpump Rules (N) Watch What Vanderpump Rules Overserved

µ WTXF The Six (N) ClassH-Room TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life The Masked Singer (N) ’ Special Forces-Toughest The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed

Bethany

THURSDAY EVENING

MARCH 2, 2023

6:006:307:007:308:008:309:009:3010:0010:3011:0011:30

TNT (4:00) “American Sniper”NBA Tip-Off NBA Basketball Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks. (Live) NBA Basketball: Clippers at Warriors

Castle ’ Castle “Hollander’s Woods” Married at First Sight (N) Married at First Sight UK(:03) Married at First SightMarried at First Sight UK

7 A&E The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ Accused: Guilty (:01) Undercover Life Pilot (:04) The First 48 ’

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A GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf Arnold Palmer Invitational, First Round. LPGA Tour Golf HSBC Women’s World Championship, Second Round.

I HGTV Flipping 101 With TarekFlipping 101 With TarekThe Flipping El Moussas Married to Real Estate (N) HuntersHunters Int’l Married to Real Estate (N)

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L DISC (5:00) BattleBots ’ BattleBots (N) ’ BattleBots “You Want a Pizza Me?” End Game and HyperShock. (N) ’ BattleBots ’

M HIST Swamp People: Serpent Swamp People ’ Swamp People “Cannibal Gator” (N) ’ Swamp People: Serpent (:35) Swamp People “Flying Gators” ’

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µ WTXF The Six (N) Kelly Drives TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life Next Level Chef (N) ’ AnimalCall Me Kat The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed

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A field including Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, William Byron and Chase Elliott will take to the two-mile low-banked D-oval of Auto Club Speedway, where a year ago Kyle Larson held off a charging Austin Dillon by .195 seconds to take his first victory of 2022 and second at the Southern California track.

10 p.m. on + WBAL The Blacklist

After eliminating Liz Keen’s murderer, Red (James Spader) has finally satiated his need for revenge. Unfortunately for Red, No. 84 on the blacklist escapes from prison and informs many of the other blacklist criminals that Red is an FBI informant in the Season 10 premiere. Revenge may have been accomplished by Red, but the same can’t be said for the individuals he has put behind bars, and his safety is now compromised.

MONDAY

8 p.m. on ≠ BRAV Below Deck

Chef Rachel wows the guests and delivers a dinner to remember, while the crew throws the pageant queen guests a 1980s party that is totally tubular. Meanwhile, guest LaQuish continues to be a pain and annoy the interior team. And Ross is forced to reprimand his boat crush in the new episode “Big Deck Energy.”

TUESDAY

8 p.m. on K FOOD Chopped

The chefs are left a bit flummoxed by something fried in the appetizer basket, but they must power on in order to make it to the next round. Then, the competitive fire is strong in the entrée round as the chefs hustle to put together plates from a particularly strange combination of basket ingredients, including curious fusion tacos. But luckily, judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag and Marcus Samuelsson are impressed when the chefs bring very different yet clear visions to the dessert table in the new episode “Gluten for Punishment.” Ted Allen hosts.

9 p.m. on + WBAL La Brea

Gavin (Eoin Macken) leads his family toward a new way home, but each step inches everyone closer toward his devastating vision of Eve’s (Natalie Zea) death. And with Levi (Nicholas Gonzalez) ostracized from the others, he is given a chance at redemption. Then, with Gavin on the verge of dying, Eve and her family make a desperate attempt to set things right. Elsewhere, Veronica (Lily Santiago) reveals a secret that sends her relationship with Lucas (Josh McKenzie) into jeopardy in the Season 2 finale “The Journey, Part 1.” Part 2 immediately follows.

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. on & WBOC Survivor

It seems like yesterday that Richard Hatch won the very first “Survivor” with a unique mixture of grit and nudity. Luckily, we’ve come a long way as the Season 44 premiere has a perfect mixture of brains, brawn and bravado. From a former NFL player to a NASA engineering student, 18 strangers test themselves against the elements, the challenges and each other to see who can hold on to win the $1 million prize. Jeff Probst hosts.

9 p.m. on _ WMDT Abbott Elementary Jacob (Chris Perfetti) secures a visit from a mural arts program for his students but doesn’t agree with their chosen design and attempts to influence their decision in another direction. Meanwhile, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) learn parents are petitioning to turn Abbott into a Legendary charter school in the new episode “Mural Arts.” Quinta Brunson, Janelle James and Tyler James Williams also star.

THURSDAY

8:30 p.m. on & WBOC Ghosts

As if running a bed and breakfast filled with ghosts wasn’t enough to worry about, Sam (Rose McIver) has hit a wall while trying to get a biography published about Revolutionary War veteran and member of the American Continental Congress, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones). Through her struggles she fights to keep Isaac’s spirits up. Meanwhile, Trevor (Asher Grodman) and Hetty (Rebecca Wisocky) maneuver to keep their romantic relationship a secret in the new episode “Isaac’s Book.”

10 p.m. on 8 TRUTV Impractical Jokers

Joined by Grammy winning singer/songwriter John Mayer, the Jokers (Sal Vulcano, Brian “Q” Quinn and James “Murr” Murray) must convince unsuspecting temp workers to accompany them to a business dinner while looking like idiots from start to finish. The losing Joker has to face the wrath of very angry Mayer fans in a humiliating punishment in the new episode “John Mayer.”

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

ElmerHernandezscoredateamhigh12pointstoleadtheIndian RiverHighSchoolUnifiedbasketballteamtoa42-22victoryintheir regular-seasonfinaleatCapeHenlopenonTuesday,Feb.21.

Hernandez’sheroicsenabledthe Indians(6-1)tobuildleadsof12-7 afteronequarter,22-10athalftime and30-16afterthreequarters.The 42pointsscoredbyIRwastheirbest offensiveoutputinagamethisseason.

“Itwastrulyateameffort,”said headcoachJamaalBivens.“Zaki Drummond,RitchieSparksand DonaldLingoeachhadfourpoints andamonsterofagame.”Harold Toomey,CalebGalbreath,Chase Ruley(2points)andRomanKeith(6 points),hesaid,helpedcontrolthe clock.AndElmerHernandez,Alex Gomez(6points),ChanceHocker(2 points),JosephTaaglientiandBen Cordreycrashedtheboards.

“Ialsowanttogiveabigshoutout,”toKinsleyHallandBaylie Williamson(2points),“f orleading ourdefensiveeffort,”Bivensadded.

TheIndiansnowawaittheir DIAAfirst-roundplayoffopponent.

FreshmanKaydenGibbsscored 13pointstoleadtheVikings,who finishedtheregularseasonwitha53record.

IndianRiver28,Woodbridge27

StandoutsDrummond,Sparks, RuleyandKeitheachscoredfour pointstoleadabalancedIndian Riveroffenseina28-27victoryat WoodbridgeonThursday,Feb.16.

Thevictorywasanoutstanding teameffort,accordingtoBivens.

Drummond,SparksandDonald Lingo(2points)“eachhadmonster games,”saidBivens,whileHarold Toomey(2points),CalebGalbreath (3points),RuleyandKeithhelped controltheclock.ElmerHernandez (2points),AlexGomez,TreyHill(2 points)andBenCordrey“crashed theboards.AndIwanttogiveabig shout-outtoJosephTaglientiand JohnProctorforleadingourdefense.”

SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•CherylRay Above,HaroldToomey(21),Richie Sparks(1)andZakiDrummond(25) moveupthecourtagainstCapeHenlopen.Right,JohnProctorsetsand shoots asteammateBenCordrey(22) lookson.

TheIndians(5-1)led8-5after onequarter,18-9atintermissionand 21-15afterthreestanzas.Woodbridge(2-3)stagedafranticfourthquartercomeback,fueledbyjunior KennyelMaisonet,whodraineda pairofthree-pointshotsandfinished withagame-high12points.Senior AustinQuackenbushadded11 pointsfortheBlueRaiders.

IRgirls’basketballdropsseasonfinale,41-40,atcentral

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theywantedthisone. TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’basketballteammembersbadly wantedtowintheirseasonfinaleat SussexCentralonMonday,Feb.20.

Theywantedthetasteofvictory toaccompanythemintotheoff-season.

UnfortunatelyfortheIndians,

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

BrendonBradfordwouldnotbedenied.

Norwouldhisteammates.

TheseniorguardandIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’basketballteam’s leadingscorerbattledthrougharival player“face-guarding”himallnight long.TheSussexCentraloffendingdefenderattemptedtotakeBradfordout ofIR’soffensiveflowbyexclusively guardingBradford,movingeverywhere hedid,anddenyingtheIndians’most dynamicplayeranyroomwithwhichto catchordribbletheball.

“ Wewerepreparedforthemto‘face-

theyfailedtoconverteitheroftheir twolayupsinthewaningsecondsand felljustshort,losing41-40tothe GoldenKnights.

TheGreen&Goldhungtoughin thisone,though.

Trailing12-3afteronequarterand 22-13atintermission,IRclosedthe gapandtrailed32-26afterthreeperiods.Theyoutscoredtheirhosts149inthefourthstanza,comingupjust shortoftheirgoal.

SophomoreMyaWhittingtonled IRwithagame-high18points,while juniorAlexDavidsonadded12 markers.

IndianRiverfinishedtheirseason at4-16overalland4-13inHenlopen Conferenceplay.

SeniorsBlairDarmstadter,DiamondSampleandMcKennaBoyle eachscored12pointstoleadthe GoldenKnights(7-13overalland612inconferencecompetition).

Woodbridge79,IndianRiver14

Theteamdroppeda79-14HenlopenConferenceverdictatWoodbridgeonThursday,Feb.16.

WhittingtonledtheIndianswith fivepoints,whileDavidsonaddedfour markers.

“Itwasanothertoughone,butafew ofthegirlsshowedussomefightthat thecoachesliked,”saidheadcoach RogerClayoftheFeb.16action.

guard’Brendon,andIfeelwehandledit perfectly,”saidIndianRiverboys’basketballheadcoachDevinMannafter Bradford’sgame-high15pointsledthe visitingGreen&Goldtoa55-46HenlopenConferencevictoryoverthehost SussexCentralGoldenKnightsinthe regular-seasonfinaleonMonday,Feb.

20.“Brendonfoundhiswaytotherim whenweneededtosealthegame.”

ItwasunclearatCoastalPointpress timethisweekwhethertheIndians’ 15th victorysetasingle-seasonrecord fortheteam.Onlineinformationthatis availabletothepubliconlygoesbackto the2008-2009season.Boys’basketball championshipsinthestateofDelaware datebacktothe1968-1969season,and

IndianRiverwonconsecutivestate championshipsin1979-1980and19801981.

“Idon’tbelieve[the15victories]are arecord,”saidMann.“Theteamsinthe 1980sand1990swerereallygood.”

ThevictorywasIR’s11thtriumphin the last13games.Inaddition,their five-gamewinningstreakistheprogram’slongestsincethe2017-2018 teamwonfiveconsecutivecontests. Theywillattempttoequalthe20132014squad’ssix-gamewinstreakin theirDIAAstateplayoffopeneron Tuesday,Feb.28.

Manntermedthewin“anamazing night.Wewereexcitedabouttheatmosphereandreallywantedtofeelthe

energyinthegymastheawayteam,”he said.“Itwasimportantforustodeal withanenthusiasticcrowdasapartof ourpreparationfortheplayoffs.We cameoutfocused,andweknewthere wouldbeanearlyrunsincetheywould feedoffofthecrowd.”

IndianRiver(15-5overall,10-5in HenlopenConferenceplay)trailedthe GoldenKnights,15-13afteronequarterbeforetakingtheleadforgood,3024athalftimeand43-34afterthree quarters.

“Wetalkedabout[theGolden Knights]goingonrunsandhowtosustainourleadduringthosetimes,”said

Junior/Girls’ Basketball

The junior hardwood standout contributed 14 points to the Indian River High School girls’ basketball team’s recent 45-27 victory over Henlopen Conference Southern Division rival Sussex Academy. Alex also tallied 12 points in the Indians' season finale at Sussex Central. Davidson is a multi-talented basketball player who contributes tremendous skills combined with helpful leadership on a squad that includes 10 freshmen and three sophomores. During the approaching spring sports season, she is the girls’ soccer team’s starting goalkeeper.

Photo by Butch Comegys

IRboys’basketballwinfifthstraight,awaitsDIAAplayoffopponent

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Aninspiration.

That’swhatformerIndianRiver HighfootballstandoutT.J.Burkeis.

ThenativeofSelbyvillestruggled mightilyasacollegefreshmanthis pastfall.

ButBurkewasabletodrawonthe valueswithwhichhisparents— TammyandJeffreyBurke—had raisedhim.

Thosevaluesenabledthe6-foot-2, 305-pounddefensivelinemanto championhishopesanddreamsof

succeedingontheturfandinthe classroom.

“Forme,thedifferenceacademicallywasbyfarthebiggestjumpfrom highschooltocollege,”saidBurke,a memberofIRHS’sClassof2022,an arts-and-sciencesmajor.“TheacademicsatLehighUniversityareamongthe [best]inthecountry.Istruggledwith exams,changedtheideaofwhatI wantedtomajorinaboutthreeorfour times,andhavelivedinthelibraryfor aboutthree-to-fourhoursanight.But I’vemanagedtostayacademicallyeligible,andIstillplantograduate,”on schedule,hesaid.

Atoughtransition

Truthbetold,henearlyquit. Hecamesoclosetohangingup hisfootballcleatsandpackingaway hispads.Burkenearlyceasedplaying thehard-hitting,intensesporthe loves.

Thepowerfulstudent-athletevery nearlywalkedawayfromthegridiron lessthanayearremovedfrombeing anoutstandingperformerandteam leaderforthe2021IndianRiver HighDIAAplayofffootballteam.

TheleapfromtheDelawarehigh schoolgridironsonwhichheexcelledtoNCAADivisionILehigh UniversityandthePatriotLeague wasanenormousoneforBurke.

“Playingatthecollegelevelwasa hugejump,”saidBurke.“Freshman fallcampwasoneofthehardest timesofmylife.Atonepoint,I thoughtaboutnotplayinganymore.”

Buthiscommittedteammates wouldn’tletthathappen,Burkerecalled.

“TheyensuredthatIwouldn’t makethatmistake,”hesaid.“AndI

can’tthankthemenough.Atthebeginningoftheyear,Iwasthirdor fourthstring,andthatmessedmeup mentally.EverydayIjustkeptshowingupandpracticinghard.Ieventually[advanced]mywayuptothe secondstring.Bythefourthweek,I wasplaying50-60percentofthe snapsat[defensive]noseguard.”

Burkequicklyacceptedthatfootballatthecollegiatelevelwouldbe completelydifferentfromwhathe’d experiencedasastandoutIndian Rivertwo-wayinteriorlinemanand runningback.

“Thescheme,”hesaidofthestrategyandmenuofplaystoenhance success,“youhavetorememberand runiswaymorecomplexthanwhatI raninhighschool,”saidBurke,who alsowrestledandplayedboys’ lacrosseatIndianRiver.“Everybody youplayagainstisalsoaDivisionI footballplayer,soyoucan’ttakeany playsoff.Thatmakesthegamealot morephysicallyexhausting.

“Inhighschool,Icouldplay150

SalutetotheIRHSSeniors BradfordhelpsIRboys’basketballbecomeplayoff-caliberprogram

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Racingupcourtonapartialfast break,hequicklystoppedonadime.

BrendonBradfordpulledupand,in thenextmotion,steppedintoathreepointjump-shotthatmeticulously droppedthroughthehoop.

Momentslater,Bradfordstepped intotheIndians’defensivelaneandstole theball.Inthenextmotion,hehurleda perfectpassupcourttoateammate,who thensailedinforanuncontestedlayup.

Lessthanhalfaminuteafterthat showofhustleandplaymaking,Bradfordburstthroughtheheavily-populatedlaneandmanagedtoavoidtwo defendersrushingtowardhim.He leapedtowardthebasketand,inthe nextmotion,sentanartisticfinger-roll layupthatkissedofftheglassbackboard anddroppedthroughthemesh.

Thesearebutatrioofsnapshotsreflectingtheoutstandingseniorseason thatBradfordishavingasastandout performer.

Theexperiencehehasaccumulated, andthepracticepointershehasabsorbedfromhiscoachesandmastered haveenabledhimtobecomeanunstoppableforce.

The6-foot-2forwardandguardhas emergedasateamleader.And,witha lotofhelpfromhistalentedteammates, heisleadingtheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’varsitybasketballteamto animpressive15-5won-lostrecordfor the2022-2023regularseason.That rankstheIndiansamongthetopeight schoolsinthestateofDelawareasthey awaittheirfirst-roundDIAAplayoff opponent.

It’sbeenfulfillingtosucceedonthe court,“butI’mjusthappywearewinninggames,”saidBradford.“It’sgreat,” hesaidofbeingtheteamleader,with talentedteammates,“becauseIknow myteammatesandcoachestrustme. I’vejustworkedhard,”hesaid,tobea successfulleader.

Bradfordhasplayedanenormous roleinhelpingleadtheboys’hoopsprogramtoturnthecornerintoawinning program.Andheisenthusiasticabout howfartheboys’basketballprogramhas traveledtobecomesorelevant.

“ WewereterriblewhenIfirstgot here,”hesaidoftheteam’s3-17record in2019-2020,sothefactwearelooking atahomeplayoffgameinmysenior yearisprettyoutstanding,”hesaid.The keytotheteam’ssuccess,Bradford added,“isthatwejusthadtobuyinto whatourcoacheshavebeenteachingus. Wehavealotoftalentedshooters,and they’vebailedusoutalotthisyear.”

AccordingtoBradford,theIndians’ shootingproficiencyistheresultofthe

Indians’playersgrowingmoreconfident when theylaunchtheballtowardthe basket.

“That’sthemostexcitingchallenge inbasketball,”saidtheSelbyvilleresident,wholeadsIRinscoringwith nearly20pointspercontest.“Thementalaspectofthegameiscritical.Youalwayshavetobeconfident.”

TheIndians’longdistance-oriented attackhasmadethemoneofthetoughestteamstodefendagainst.Bradfordis theringleaderofthegroup,averaging 3.2treysperouting.Heconnectedfora single-game career-bestseventhreepointersinaDec.8,2022,overtimetriumphatArcadia(Va.)thathelpedhim amassasingle-gamecareer-high41 points.Healsodrainedsixthree-pointersagainstDelmarandatEarlyCollege.

Asateam,IRhasreacheddouble figuresforsuccessfulthree-pointbucketsatotalofsixtimes,includinga schoolrecord14atArcadia,13against Delmar,12againstbothLaureland EarlyCollege,11vs.NewarkCharter and 10againstSussexAcademy.They havealsoconnectedforeightthreesin

CoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sBrendonBradford,left, keepshiseyesontheballwhilecovered byWoodbridge’sBruceMosley,during thefirsthalfagainstWoodbridge.

IRhealthy,readyforHenlopenAthleticConferencetournament

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

It’sbeennearlytwoweekssince membersoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolwrestlingteamhavefacedany liveactiononthemats.Thathasbeen timewell-utilizedbythewrestlerstoget healthyandgetthemselvesreadyforthis weekend’sindividualHenlopenAthletic ConferenceChampionshiptournament.

“Wehaveusedthelasttwoweeksof practicetogetkidshealthyafterapretty gruelingthree-weekspanduringthelast twoweeksofJanuaryandthe firstweekofFebruary,”IRheadcoach JeffWindishsaidofhisteam’stime off.“Theyhaddonequiteabitof wrestlinginashortwindowoftimeand definitelyneededalittletimeawayfrom competition.”

TheIndiansturnedinanimpressive regular-seasondual-meetrecord,tothe tuneof12-5.Buttheydidnotearna berthinlastweek’sDIAAStateTeam DualsChampionships,whichwerewon bySalesianuminDivisionIand DelawareMilitaryAcademyinDivision II.

Thetimeawayfromthematswill allowtheIndianstotakeafulllineupto theconferencechampionshipsthis weekend,withhopesofqualifyingas manyastheycanfortheindividual DIAAStateWrestlingChampionships nextweekendatCapeHenlopenHigh School.

“Wewillbetakingafulllineuptothe conferencetournament,andlikealways, [we]hopetoadvanceasmanyaspossibletothestatetournamentthefollowingweek,”Windishadded.“Qualifying

forthestatetournamentoutofthe HenlopenConferencetournamentis definitelyatoughtask.Thereisagreat dealoftalentineachweightclass,and ourkidswillneedtobereadytogoin eachmatchiftheywanttosecureoneof theautomaticspotsinstates.

“Thetimeawayfromcompetition hasalsoallowedustofocusonfinetuningtechniqueandreviewingfundamentalsinthepracticeroom,”Windishsaid. “Ithasdefinitelybeenbeneficialtohave thistimetoworkonthingswitheach wrestler,sotheyfeelconfidentgoing intoconferences.”

TheIndiansaresendingfour wrestlerswithatleast30winsonthe season.JayvionChandlerleadstheteam witha43-4markinthe165-pound weightclass.At144,AngelMora-Salas sportsa32-10record,whileTylerMc-

Manus(120)andKyreeKnight(132) alsohaveimpressive30-12and30-16 records,respectively.StevenMayfield cameupjustshortofthe30-winmark, withhis29-16markat126,whileEvan Forjanposteda28-11markmainlyat 138thisseason.

SamuelLopezrecordeda21-20winningrecordat106,withAlexButtsalso beingontheplussideat18-17at150 pounds.OtherIRwrestlerslikelytobe attheHACChampionshipsthisweekendincludeAmaniMarsiglia(113 pounds),HunterBluto(157),JackJestice(175),ClaytonCiifuentes(190), DavisWatson(215)andTerrell Lewis (285).

Windishnotedthattherewasstill thepossibilityofsomelineupchanges priortotheweekend,duetounforeseen circumstances.

Springpondtroutseasontoopenwithyouth-onlydayMarch4

Delaware’s2023downstatepond troutseasonwillopenforyouthanglersyoungerthan16at7a.m.on Saturday,March4,followedbythe openingoftheregulartroutseasonfor allanglersahalf-hourbeforesunrise onSunday,March5,DNRECofficialsannouncedonFeb.14.

Fishingwillbeallowedonyouth

openingdayfrom7a.m.toahalfhouraftersunsetandfromahalf-hour beforesunrisetoonehalf-hourafter sunsetthereafter,unlessotherwiserestrictedbyarearules.

BothTidburyPondnearDoverin KentCountyandNewtonPondnear GreenwoodinSussexCountywillbe stockedandopenfortroutfishing

pendingpondiceconditionsthat mightpreventeitherstockingorfishing.

Toimprovetroutfishingforthe seasonopeners,TidburyPondand NewtonPondwillbeclosedtoall fishingfromSaturday,Feb.18, throughFriday,March3,toaccommodatetroutstocking,eliminateinci-

dentalhookingoftroutandallow trouttoadjusttotheirnewwaters. Eachpondwillbestockedwith morethan300poundsof12-to13inchrainbowtroutbeforeopening day,withasecondstockingtofollow inmid-March.Trophy-sizedtrout weighing2poundsormorewillbeincludedinthestockingasanaddedattractionfortroutanglers.

TroutanglersplanningtofishTidburyPondorNewtonPondshould notetherulesandregulations:

•ADelawarefishinglicenseisrequired,unlessananglerisexempt; •ADelawaretroutstampisrequiredthroughApril1,unlessananglerisexempt;and

•Thedailypossessionlimitissix trout.

Proceedsfromthepurchaseof Delawaretroutstampsareusedto helppurchasetroutforstockingthe nextyear.ThisfisheryisalsosupportedbyfederalSportFishRestorationfundsadministeredbytheU.S. Fish&WildlifeServicethataregeneratedfromanglerspurchasingfishing equipment.

Delaware’stroutseasoninupstate streamswillopenSaturday,April1, withayouth-onlyday,followedbythe openingoftheregulartroutseasonfor allanglersonSunday,April2.

Delawarefishinglicensesandtrout stampsaresoldonlineandbylicense agentsstatewide.Tofindaparticipatingagent,ortopurchasealicenseor troutstamponline,visitde.gov/fishinglicense.Additionalinformation aboutfishinginDelaware,including licenseandtroutstamprequirements, isavailableinthe2023Delaware FishingGuide,onlineat https://www.eregulations.com/delawar e/fishing/.Theguidealsoisavailable inprintedformfromlicenseagents throughoutthestate.

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Mann.“SeniorguardAndrewBurns[14 points]washugeforuswithhistimely offenseallnight,andmakingsomecrucialshotsinbigmoments.”Juniorforward“RashadHopkinsplayedhismost completegameoftheseason.Hewas hugeforuswithadouble-double,”(14 pointsand10rebounds)againstsome talleropponents,“whocould’veeasily overwhelmedhim.”

SeniorJamaalJonesaddednine pointsonatrioofthree-pointjumpers.

“Iamextremelyproudofthisgroup!” Mannenthused.“Thisseasonhasbeen

amazing! Wehavereallytakenaleap fromlastyearintermsofoffense,team defense,findingwaystoreboundand finishingclosegames.Webelieveifthe gameisclose,wewillwin.Andthat has,”hesaid,beenthecase“timeand timeagainthisseason.”

SeniorJameelWatsonledthe GoldenKnights(10-10overalland710inconferencecompetition)with12 points.JuniorKyleCustisadded11tallies,andjuniorClarenceMcBride-Allen netted10.

IndianRiver67,Woodbridge56

TheIndiansagainprovedtheyknow howtowinhotly-contestedgames.De-

spitetrailing14-5afteronequarter, theyralliedtotakeandprotectthelead, defeatingvisitingWoodbridge67-56to capamemorableSeniorAppreciation NightonThursday,Feb.16.

ThevictorywasIR’sfourthstraight and10thtriumphinthelast12games. TheIndians’14thwinoftheseasonis theprogram’smostsincetheyfinished 14-7in2017-2018.

TheGreen&Goldrediscovered their shootingtouchinthesecond quarter,cuttingtheBlueRaiders’leadto 25-24atintermissionandtakingthe leadforgood,47-37afterthreequarters.

SeniorsBrendonBradfordandJamaalJoneseachcontributed17points,

whileseniorJamisonBenderadded14. Benderledthethree-pointshootingparadebydrainingfourfrombeyondthe arc,whileJonesaddedthreetreysand Bradfordconnectedfortwo.

JuniorRashadHopkins(eight points)andsophomoreJaceJarmon (seven)alsocontributedsignificantlyfor IR.

SeniorCi-AtrickStonesledtheBlue Raiderswith15points,whilesophomoreTraciJohnson,seniorBruce MosleyandfreshmanJabrilNealeach contributed11markers.

Woodbridgefinishedtheregularseasonat9-11overalland7-10inconferencecompetition.

threeothercontests.

Theco-authorsofthisthree-point proficiencystoryareSussexTechsenior transferJamaalJones(2.6threeper game,11.6pointspergame)andsenior JamisonBender(1.6threespergame, 6.5pointspergame).

Laidbackpersonality, explosivenessonthehardwood

Bradford’slaidbackpersonalitybelies theexplosivenessthathedisplaysonthe

hardwood.Althoughhemaynotalways appearenthusiastic,thecompetitive firesburnhotinsidehissoul.Andhe excelsinallaspectsofthegame,averagingsixrebounds,threestealsandtwo assistspergame.

“Brendonisanamazingindividual that alotofpeopledon’tunderstand!” saidIRboys’basketballheadcoach DevinMann.“Heisquiet,staystohimselfandisveryconfident.Mostpeople don’tknowhowtotakethat.Thatconfidence,alongwithhisworkethic,have pushedhim,Mannpredicted,toalmost certainlyberecognizedasaFirstTeam AllHenlopenConferenceplayer.

Asecond-teamall-conferencehon-

oreelastyear,Bradfordusedtheoff-seasontoembarkonadevelopmentalregimen.

“Heworkedhisbuttoff,”saidMann. Notonlydidheworkonhisgame,“but healsoworkedondevelopinghisbody aswell.Andit’spayingoffforhim.”

Accordingtohisheadcoach,Bradfordlaunchedsomewherebetween 15,000and20,000shotsduringtheoffseason.

“That’swhyheissuchaproficient shooter,”saidMann.“Andhishard workisenablinghimtodrawinterest fromD2andD3schoolsasheplansto playatthenextlevel,”Mannsaidof NCAADivisionIIandIIIcollege

teams’ interestinBradford.“Myfavorite thingaboutBrendonishissenseof humorandthefacthemakesreally sounddecisions.He’snotafraidtostand outfromthecrowd.”

Bradfordsaidheappreciatesthesupportthathereceivesfromhisteammates,hisfamilyandhiscoaches.

“I’mjusthappythatmyfamily membershavesupportedmydecision toplaythegamethatIlove,”saidBradford.“CoachMannandMr.Joneshave bothbeenpushingmeeversinceI steppedfootinthisbuilding,”hesaidof thehead coachandhistrainer,respectively.“I’mgratefultohavethosepeople inmylife.”

snapsagamelikeitwasnothing.But incollegeIwouldplayabout30-40 snapsonaverage…andIcould barelywalkafterthegame.Ittook meseveralweekstoadjusttoeverything,fromthescheme,practices, gamesandevenhavingtogohome andwatchpracticefilmswhilewritinganessaydueatmidnight!”

Skill-buildingand acoachingchange

WhatBurkeenduredattheoutsetofhiscollegeacademicand footballcareerisnotuncommonto first-yearcollegestudent-athletes. Theexperiencerequiredanindividualwhopossessesstrongcharacterandskills.Oncehedecidedto staythecourse,Burkebegansettlinginandbuildinghisalready considerableskillsetinorderto competeandwininthetrenchesof collegefootball.

“Obviously,I’vegottenalot strongerandfaster,andIunderstandthegameoffootballalot morethanIdidlastyear,”hesaid. “TheskillIhadtoimproveonwas beingabletogo100percentwhen mybodywasreallyexhausted.In highschool,Icouldgohalf-speed

South Coastal Library is 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, February 27 Makerspace Monday 2—4:00 pm Drop in to the library and create your own project! Appoinments required for Cricut use only.

Tuesday, February 28 PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!

Wednesday, March 1

Baby Bookworms Story Time 10-10:45 am

Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!

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!

Grab & Go Craft

Youth ages 10—17 can stop by the library & pick up a free craft kit to complete at home!

Thursday, March 2

RBWG FreeWrites 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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

Top Scams Targeting DE Consumers 2—3:00 pm

Jon Bell from the DE Better Business Bureau will lead a class identifying common scams that the people of DE are encountering.

Friday, March 3

Gentle Yoga 10—11:15 am

Join certified yoga instructor, Myra Stock, for a gentle yoga class!

Grow a Living Bird Feeder 2—3:00 pm Learn how to turn your garden into a living bird feeder that can attract birds this spring!

onsomeplays,andstillbebetter thaneveryoneelse.Butincollege, thatisn’tthecase.Ihavetobeable togo100percentoneverysingle playsothatIcandomyjoband competemoreeffectivelyinourdefensivescheme.”

Burkelinedupatnosetacklein eachoftheMountainHawks’11 gamesin2022.Healsomadehis firstcollegefootballstart,against BucknellonOct.22,2022.Forthe season,heregisteredeighttackles, includingoneineachofthefinal eightgames.Healsorecordeda tackleforlossagainstFordhamon Oct.8,2022.

AfterLehighsufferedthrougha 2-9season(2-4inthePatriot League),TomGilmorestepped downasheadcoach.HewasreplacedbyKevinCahill,whichresultedinanewdefensivelinecoach forBurke.

“Thecoachingchangewasscary atfirst,”Burkerecalled.When Gilmore,hesaid,“announcedto theteamthathewillbestepping down,wewereexcited,butnervous aswell.IwillsaythatI’mvery happywiththecoachestheyhired, aftermeetingallofourassistants. Ourdefensivelinecoach,”DemeitreBrim,wasonstaff“atthe UniversityofNebraskalastyear.I thinkthatthewayourschemewill berunthisyear,ascomparedtolast season,willallowmetomakeabig jumpwithmyperformanceonthe field.”

“I’mlookingforwardtoworking withT.J.thisseason,”saidBrim. “Hisstrengthandathleticabilityat hissizewillhelpuscontrolthe [defensive]frontthisyear.I’m lookingforwardtohiscontinuous developmentonandoffthefield.”

Burkehasspokenwiththenew Lehighfootballcoachesandsays he’sbecomeverycomfortablewith each.

“Everymorning,thecoachesare atbreakfast,”andatteam weightliftingsessions,“doingtheir besttomakesurethatweareall bondinginordertobuildgood

teamchemistrygoingintothe springseason.That’swherewewill bedoingalot”oflearninghowthe defensewillberun.

AlthoughtheMountainHawks haveyettopracticeonthegridiron sincethecoachingchanges,T.J.has impressedhisnewcoacheswithhis commitmenttoenhancinghis strength—acommitmentthat tookrootatIndianRiverHigh

School.

Whentheteamrecentlyperformedmaximumliftsforthesquat andbenchpress,Burkeperformed thehighestnumberofsquatson theteam,with595.Thatexceptionaldisplayofstrengthaddedhis nametotheschool’sall-timesquat board,withoneofthesixbest numberseverperformedatLehigh University.

GalleryOneoffers‘ComplimentaryCompliments’forMarch

GalleryOnethisweekannouncedtheir Marchshow,“ComplimentaryComplements,”whichopenstothepublicMarch128,astheartistsfeatureworksthatworkwell together.(Tovisualizethedifferencebetweenacomplementandacompliment, here’sahint:acomplementisrelatedto completion(notethespelling),whileacomplimentrelatestoflatteringwordsoracts.)

“Inartthecolorwheeloftenactsasa startingpointwhenplanningapainting,”organizerssaid.“Thecolorwheelisthebasisof colortheory,becauseitshowstherelationshipbetweencolors:primary,secondaryand tertiary.Ifyoufindyourprimarycoloronthe colorwheel,thenlocatethecolorsittingopposite,thiswillbeyourcomplement—for example,bluewithorange,oryellowwith purple.Whenplacedclosetogether,complementarycolorswillalwaysaccentuateeach other,creatingboldcontrasts.”

OneexampleofthisisJeanneMueller’s pastel“Jacks.”

“IpickeditbecauseIloveallthewonderfulcolorsofthejacksandtheredballthat wouldbeusedtopickthemup.Thecolors allseemtocomplementeachothermaking themahappy,funsightfortheeyes.”

Similarly,LesleyMcCaskill’s“Snow GeeseGrazing”utilizesacomplementary paletteofsoft-focuscoralsandblues,allowingthewhitegeeseto“pop.”

“Icouldactuallyseethesecolors,butIexaggeratedthespectrumforemphasis(redorangecomplementedtoturquoise)adding somecoolblue/purpletrees,”McCaskillexplained.

InartistRinaThaler’sacrylicpainting “ComplimentarySunset,”theskyaboveis fullofmovementandbandsoforangeand gray-blue,andthewaterbelowreflectsthe imagesabovethehorizonbutcontainsmany morehuesbeneaththesurface.

CindyBeyer’spastelpainting“Beakto Beak”isinredsandgreens.

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LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 16, 2023, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• V-441 13 Longview Drive (PIDN:103.130/CTM# 134-12.00-311.03)

Variance Denied

• V-442 27 Hudson Avenue (PIDN:099.270/CTM# 134-12.00-1533.00)

Deferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 201 CENTRAL AVENUE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970.

CP 20230224 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC HEARING

The Bethany Beach Town Council and Budget and Finance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

The meeting may be viewed on two internet platforms:

The Town’s Website at: www.townofbethanybeach.com, click on the Government Tab, then go to the left side of the page and click on Live Video Broadcast or

Go to our YouTube page at: www.YouTube.com/BethanyBeachGov

The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on the proposed Town budget for FY 2024 (Fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024).

The proposed budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., (except on scheduled holidays), and is also available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment.

CP 20230224 1T

LEGALS

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On June 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed resolution:

A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE COST OF A WATER METER FEE TO THE PREVAILING COST AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.

All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment.

Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

CP 20230224 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Mayor for a 3-year term on April 8, 2023.

Any resident of the Town of Ocean View who meets the following qualifications is encouraged to file as a candidate for the position of Mayor:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

• Must be a resident for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of the election;

• Must be a permanent resident in the Town of Ocean View during term of office;

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

Any Ocean View resident who wishes to file as a candidate for office of the Mayor must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on February 28, 2023.

The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

CP 20230203 4T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

Any residents who wish to vote in the annual municipal election April 8, 2023 must register with the Town

The qualifications for Ocean View voters are:

• Minimum age of 18 years;

• Citizen of the United States;

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

The registration period is open until March 24, 2023 @ 4:30pm

You may download, print, and mail-in a Voter Registration Form from the Town’s Web Site ( www.oceanviewde.gov/forms ). A copy of your Identification is required when you register to vote in person or by mail. A Delaware Driver’s License or ID is the preferred form of identification. State or County registration does not entitle residents to vote in Town of Ocean View elections.

Any resident who has not voted in the Town of Ocean View’s election for the past two consecutive years in which there was an election must re-register in order to be eligible to vote in the April 8, 2023 election. You may also call 539-9797 x101 to inquire about your current registration status. CP

AGRICULTURE TAX DITCH MEETING

The annual meeting of Agriculture Tax Ditch will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 25 at the Frankford home of Fred West. For more information call 302-539-1228.

CP 20230224 2T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC INPUT MEETING ON PROPOSED FY2024 BUDGET

February 28, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Town of Ocean View that it will hold a Public Input Meeting to solicit comments on the proposed FY2024 Budget from Ocean View property owners. This meeting will begin at 3:00pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the John West Community Center and will be immediately followed by the Town Council Budget Workshop. Visit the Town’s website at www.oceanviewde.gov for the agenda to the meeting.

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting.

CP 20230224 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Rosemary B. Brown, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Rosemary B. Brown who departed this life on January 7, 2023, late of Georgetown, DE were duly granted unto Stanley Banks on February 10, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before September 7, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR: Stanley Banks 29595 Revel Road Millsboro, DE 19966

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 2023217 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Councilperson from District 3 for 3-year term on April 8, 2023.

Any resident of District 3 in the Town of Ocean View who meet the following qualifications is encouraged to file for the Council Seat in District 3:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

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

• Must be a resident of District 3 at the time of filing and during the full term of office;

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

Any District 3 resident who wishes to file as a candidate for District 3 Council Member must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on March 13, 2023.

The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

The Annual Beaver Dam Canal Tax Ditch Annual Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 34309 Burton Farm Road, Frankford, 19945. For more information, please call 302.462.5490.

CP 20230224 2T

STORAGE AUCTION OF DELINQUENCY

March 25, 2023 at 10:00 am. Millsboro Storage Center, 24077 Country Living Road, Millsboro, DE 19966. Unit: 407, Altoria Turnage: Clothes, totes, filing cabinet, TV, suit cases

CP 20230217 2T

NOTICE: DEStorage.com Millsboro

Located at 28862 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro DE 19966

Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com. Closing March 22, 2023, 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

Darnise Smith L05

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Richard E. Miller, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Richard E. Miller who departed this life on December 20, 2022, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Elana Miller on February 9, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 20, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Elana Miller

32646 Omar Road Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

CP 20230217 2T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters of the Town of Millville, Delaware, that the Annual Municipal Election will be held in said Town on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 36404 Club House Road, Millville, Delaware. Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. There are six (6) candidates. The candidates are:

Sharon Brienza

Christy Karr, Jr.

Patricia Ortlip

Joseph Parent

Barbara Ryer

Robert Wisgirda

Town Council terms are for a period of two (2) years.

At said Annual Municipal Election, every person who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the said Annual Municipal Election and who shall be a bona fide resident of the Town of Millville will have one (1) vote. For the purpose of the Town’s Charter: (i) a “resident” shall mean any person who is a permanent, full-time resident of the Town. Residents appearing to vote shall present proof of identity and address (i.e., current State of Delaware driver’s license or ID card; uniformed service ID card; current utility bill, lease).

All votes shall be offered in person, or by absentee ballot. If a resident cannot appear at the regular polling place the day of the election, he/she may appear at the Town Hall or contact Town Hall and request an “Absentee Ballot – Municipal Election.” Request for an Absentee Ballot is also available on the Town’s website at https://millville.delaware.gov/ elections/. The written request for Absentee Ballot must be filed no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 3, 2023. After approval of the request, an absentee ballot will be provided to the resident either in person or mailed. Absentee ballots must be received before 6:00 p.m. on the day of the election (March 4, 2023) to be counted. For further information relating to the election, qualifications for voting and absentee ballots, please contact Deborah Botchie, Town Manager, at Town Hall, 36404 Club House Road, or (302) 539-0449, or email: dbotchie@mvtown.com

CP 20230217 2T

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 2023217 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Brenda P. Pinkney, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Brenda P. Pinkney who departed this life on September 29, 2022, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Marci Korten on January 27, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before May 29, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Marci Korten

3 Lenape Lane

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 2023210 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Adele S. Paroni, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Adele S. Paroni who departed this life on November 24, 2022, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Sheila S. Neff and Karen R. Neff on January 25, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before July 24, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

EXECTORS:

Sheila S. Neff

Karen R. Neff

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

ADDRESS: PO Box 255; Bethany Beach, DE  19930 34541 Atlantic Ave.; Ocean View, DE  19970

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

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$269,000 (DESU2035728)

Call Noreen Scalice (c) 302-245-1108 or Paul Scalice (c) 302-604-8715

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$225,000 (DESU2025186)

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$340,000 (DESU2036170)

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$2,500,000 (DESU2030714)

Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000

36452

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$809,000 (DESU2036202)

Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701

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HAVEN DR, #D106

BEACH

BALTIMORE ST

34297 VINES CREEK RD

14001 JANA CIRCLE, SEAFORD

34114 OMAR ROAD

WILD ROSE CIRCLE