TheFenwickIslandTownCouncil votedunanimouslythisweektocurb commercialparkingandreducetheload onparkinglotsandsurfacestreetsby20 percent—settingoffabattlebetween thecommercialpropertyownersand residentialpropertyownersinthetown.
MayorNatalieMagdeburgerread theresolutiontorestrictcommercial parking,whichshesaidwasneededto
BoatersonWhiteCreekeagertosee thewaterwaydredgedsoboatscanstop gettingstuckinthemudatlowtideare disappointedthatthelasteighth-mile —theeasternprongofthecreek—is notgoingtobedredgedafterall.
JamesBew,wholivesonCristyLane inOceanView,saidhelearnedofthe changeinplansinthe$4.7millionprojectafterreadingbidcontractspecificationsontheDNRECwebsite.
WhenhereachedJoannaFrench, DNREC’sengineerprogrammanagerat theDivisionofWatershedStewardship’s shorelineandwaterwaymanagement section,hesaid,shetoldhimshe“failed toupdatethewordingonthewebsite andthebidcontractspecifications,”and saidthedredgingprojectisconsidered maintenance—notfirst-timedredging.
Sinceofficialscouldn’tverifyifthat lastportionhadeverbeendredgedbefore,
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combattheillegalimpositionofvehicles in residentialareas,theincursionof trashfromfast-foodbusinessesand evenpartierstrespassingonhomeowners’lawns.Shequippedthatthereare morethanadozen“whereas”justificationsintheordinancetoimproveparking.
Shesaidthenow-approvedrestrictivechangeswouldaddressagrowing parkingprobleminFenwick.Shesaid changesmadein2013haderodedthe Town’sparkingspacerequirementsto
thepointtheynolongermeettheneeds ofthebusinesscommunity.
The FenwickCharter&Ordinance (C&O)committeemettodiscussoffstreetparkinglastmonth.Thecouncil hadalreadyheardasecondreadingof theplannedchanges.
“Pursuanttocharterandstatelaw,” saidMagdeburger,“Wehaveauthority toenactamendmentstoourownordinance.TheTownhasreducedoff-street parkingrequirementsforrestaurants andcommercialestablishments.There
isinsufficientoff-streetparkingforpatronsinthecommercialzone.The Town’sAd-HocParkingCommittee convenedtodiscussparking,andC&O mettopermitbetterratiosforoff-street parking.”
“Thisordinanceisvery‘Notinmy backyard,’veryNIMBY,”saidRichard Abbott,anattorneyrepresentingthe JosephBalsalmofamilyandconstructioncompany,whichownsfivecom-
CompiledandeditedbyKerinMagill StaffReporter
TheCoastalPointrecentlyaskedall six candidatesintheupcomingMillville TownCouncilelectiontosubmitbrief biographiesandanswerthreequestions
designedtogivevotersaglimpseinto theirstrengthsandtheirprioritiesfor theTown.
TheelectionwillbeSaturday,March 4,from11a.m.to6p.m.attheMillville TownHallMeetingRoom.Sixcandidateswillvieforthreetwo-yearseats.
Township,N.J.,formorethan29years asthetownshipclerk.Ialsoservedas theactingadministratorontwodifferentoccasions.
Iwasveryactivewithcountyorgani-
mercialrealestatepropertiesinthe townofFenwickIsland.“Itisaclosemindedruleandveryanti-commercial,” hesaidinrequestinganovote.
“Thisiswrong,”saidJosephBalsalmoJr.afterthevotepassedthecouncilunanimously.“Wehadacompromise, butthetowncouncilhadtheirmindset beforethismeeting.Itwillimpactall commercialowners.Wehadrequesteda sliding-scaleapproach—withbusiness ownerssharingopenlotsinthe evening.”
“Thecouncilwasjustwingingit,” said Balsalmo.“What’stheurgencyto passtheserestrictionstoday?Every beachcommunityhasaparkingproblem.Wedidnotneedthesechanges,” saidtherepresentativeofthecompany, whichownstheformerDairyQueen propertyandisresponsiblefortheOur HarvestandSunsationsproperties.
TimCollins,whoownstheSouthern Exposureclothingstore,hasbeenactive intowngovernmentovertheyearsand alsoexpressedconcerns.
“TheTownhasreceivedcomplaints aboutillegalparking,publicurination, dumpingofgarbageonstreetsnearthe residentialzoneallrelatedtoinsufficientparkinginthecommercialzone,”
saidthemayor.“Wevoted5-1insupportofpassage.”
“Aspartofourinvestigation,there hasbeenanincreaseinillegalparking,” notedthemayor.“TheTownhasissued morethan580parkingtickets,includingcloseto200relatedtoillegalparkingintheresidentialzone.Thisdiverts attentionfromourpoliceofficers,who arebusyandshouldbemonitoringtraffic.Thetowncouncilhasdetermined thereisinsufficientparkingwithinthe townlimits.TheTowncurrentlydoes nothavemeaningfulpublicparkinglocations.”
Thetowncouncilsaidthenewrules arelessrestrictivethanparkinglawsin SouthBethanyandotherlocationsin SussexCounty.
“Thesharedspaceprovisionsinsection160-10-careanalogoustoother municipalitieslocatedalongthe Delawarecoastline.TheTownhas workedwithcommercialenterprises. DespitetheeffortsoftheTown,the commercialenterprisesareopposedto anychanges.”
“Therevisedoff-streetparking[ordinance]willpromotethesafetyand moraleofourtown.Imovethatwe agree,”saidthemayor.Apublichearing washeldJan.18.
“Iwouldliketohaveusmovefor finalpassage,”shesaid.
TownCouncilMemberBillRymer said,“IfeelFenwickdoeshaveaparking problemandchangeisneeded.Itisnot asrestrictiveaswhatwehadin2012.
Thiscurrentproposedordinanceisnot asrestrictiveassomeofthecoastal towns.Thenewestrestaurantleasesadditionalparkingspace.Theyareveryactiveinthisarea.Theyfeltlikespending themoneytoleaseadditionalspace, whichwasproactive.Thisordinance containsmanycompromises.Sowe havelistenedtofeedbackandchanges.”
TownCouncilMemberJacqueline Napolitanosaid,“Thiscouncilhasbeen lookingatthisissueforoverayear.It’sa goodfirststepforworkingtowardasolution.Idolikethisproposedordinance.”
“Ifeelit’sagoodcompromise,”said CouncilMemberJaniceBortner.
CouncilMemberEdBishopsaidhe hasbeenpartoftheadhoccommittee sincelastApril.
“Ifeltthefirstproposedordinanceas notstringentenough,”hesaid.“The changesmadeinthisupdatedproposal makeitafairordinancefortheresidentsandthebusiness.Onenarrativeis that wearerequiringdoublingtheparkingforthecommercialbusiness.Butthe rulesexistedbefore,andthisisactuallya 25percentreductionfromthe2013 change.Wearenotgoingbacktoa100 percentchange.Thisisasolidoutcome.”
CouncilMemberPaulBregeradded, “Iaminagreementthateveryresort towninthisareahasaparkingproblem. Fenwickhasatinyfootprint.Thereis justnotasmuchspaceinthistownas thereisinothertowns,andcouncilhas comeupwithafaircompromise.”
Magdeburgernoted,“Ihavebeenengagedintheadhoccommittee,andthe firstquestionisthatwehaveaproblem withparking.Weheardloudandclear fromhomeownersonHoustonStreetof theconcernstheyhavehadonoverflow parking.Wehearstoriesoftrashand peoplecomingthroughtheresidential properties.Thecommercialbusinesses alsosaytheyhavedifficultywithdeliveries.”
“Wehaveenforcedourordinances onHoustonStreet.Wehadaparking officerthatwashired,and80percentof thoseticketswereforimproperparking lastsummer,”sheadded.
“Weneverhaveenoughparking,but wecandobetterandthiscanberesolved,”saidMagdeburger.“Thatengagedusinthisprocess.Thechangein theordinancein2013,thatchange, neverwenttoC&O,andtheyhelda voteinmid-Februarywithjustanotice onthedoor.”
Thecauseofsomeofthecurrent congestion,saythecouncilmembers,is thatthe2013ordinanceandtheratios that wereinherenttoitwerenotsufficienttohandleparking.
“Iwantedtounderstandwhyitwas changed.Theideawasthatthe[more permissive]ordinancewouldallowmore developmentinthecommercialzone, butthatdidnothappen,”shesaid.“The onlyincreasewasthehotel,another restaurantwhichoccupiedthesame space,andtheotherwasthenewbank. Thehotelandthebankdidnothave enoughparking.Itcreatedareaction thatwascausingconcernsfromtheresidential andthebusinessperspective.”
“Ifyouaredoingparkingticketsin town,youarenotonthehighway,”she addedofpolice.
Therearemorethan800commercial parkingspacesinFenwickIslandtown limits.Thereareabout100residential spacesintown.Fenwickfirstintroduced aparkingratiointhe1970s.Thatordinancestayedonthebooksunchanged until1995,whencouncilmadeitmore restrictive.Thatordinancewassimilar towhathappenedinSouthBethany, said officials.
“The1996-2013ratiowastoorestrictive,butin2013wewenttotheotherextreme,andthatwasby65percent.We havehadmeetings,andeveryonehassaid theirpiece,”Madgeburgersaid.
itwouldhavetobedoneduringanother, separatefirst-timedredgingproject.
“Alloftheneighborsaregoing,‘Are yououtofyourminds?’It’sabsurd.It couldbedoneinthreehours,fourhours, whilethey’rethere.It’snotlikeit’sa smalltopic,aminisculetopic,orsomething.Theyaregoingtoleaveoutallof usattheendofthecreek,”Bewsaid.
Neighborswhohavelivedonthat streetforthepastcoupledecadestold Bewtheyarecertaintherewasdredging inthepast,thattheyrememberwhenit was done,around2000,anditwould notbenewdredging.
BewforwardedtoCoastalPointanemailexchangewithFrench,inwhichshe thankedBew“forbringingupthediscrepancybetweenthewordingonthewebsite andthebidcontractspecifications.”
“FortheEasternProng,thepermit thatwasapprovedandissuedonlyallows dredgingupto300feetupstreamofthe CottagesofWhiteCreekboatramp. Additionally,thedredgeisrequiredto maintaina35-footbufferbetweenthe FederalandStatejurisdictionalwetlands andthechannelinthe300-footareaupstreamoftheCottagesofWhiteCreek boatramp.Thereasonforthispermit determinationwasthatpreviousdredgingupstreamoftheCottagesofWhite Creekcouldnotbevalidated.Thisprojectisformaintenancedredgingand
doesnotallownewdredging,whichwas definedbythepermitauthorityasthe areaabove,”Frenchwrote.
FrenchrepliedtotheCoastalPoint’s request forcomment,butsaidshewas requiredtoforwardthemattertothe publicaffairsoffice.Therewasnoreply bythisweek’sprintdeadline.
“Therearesixdocksand10waterfronthomeshere,andfiveofthemhave boats,”Bewsaid.
“Wehavepeopleherewhoarereally upsetaboutthis.It’sawful.Asaboater,I haven’tbeenabletotakeourboatout. Wehavetosometimesgooutatthreein themorningtocatchthetidesright.We havetogotothemarinaandwaitiftides arewrong,becausewecouldn’tgetback toourdock.Itrestrictstremendouslythe activitieswecando,becausewehaveto planaroundthetides.Wehaveafour-or five-hourwindowoftimetwiceaday thatwecan’tgetinandout.Atthose times,thereisnowater.Nowateratall. Theboatisonsand,”Bewsaid.
“Thisdecisionisdisastrousforus,” headded.“Wewereveryexcited,becauseweareconstantlytryingtohelp otherboatersoffthemudflats.Their boatsgetstuck,andwethrowthema line.SoafterIreadaboutthechangeon thewebsite,IcalledtheotherhomeownersinthisareaandSen.[Gerald] Hocker’sofficerand[stateRep.]Ron Gray’sofficeandmadethemaware.I didn’ttalktothemdirectlybuttothe peopleintheiroffices,andtheiradministrationstoldmetheyweren’tawareof
thischange,”Bewadded.
Bewsaidoneofhisneighborstalked toJesseHayden,engineerprogram manageratDNREC.
Bye-mail,thatneighborinformed otherswholivetherethat,whilethe conversationwaspleasant,Hayden“was notveryencouragingthatanything wouldchangethisyear.…Iaskedwho approvesthepermitandwasadvised[it was]anotherbranchofDNREC.I askedifshouldnotDNREChave recordsofthescopeoftheprevious dredging,andheagreedtheyshould, buttheydon’t,”theneighborwrote.
TheSussexCountyCouncil,atits Tuesday,Jan.31,meeting,approveda memorandum-of-understandingwith DNRECtoformafundingpartnership fortheproject,nearBethanyBeach. Dredgingwill“deepenthenavigation channelofthecreekthatlinkstheIndianRiverBayandAssawomanCanal, bothpopularwaterwaysamongrecreationalboatersineasternSussex,”accordingtoofficials.
SussexCountyhascontributed$1 million,usingfundsfromtheCounty’s portionoftheaccommodationstax—a 3-percenttaxonalllodgingathotels, motelsandtouristhomesinunincorporatedpartsofSussexCounty.Theaccommodationtaxisearmarkedfor projectsincludingbeachnourishment, dredging,economicdevelopment,water qualityandfloodcontrolandhasgenerated$1.9million,accordingtoofficials.
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zations,includingtheSomersetCounty GoverningOfficialsAssociation,aswell asStateandInternationalMunicipal ClerksAssociations.ItestifiedtwicebeforetheNewJerseyStateAssemblyand theNewJerseyStateSenateonproposedlegislationandreceivedtheMunicipalClerkoftheYearaward.
WhenwemovedtoMillville,I wantedtogetinvolvedwithlocalgovernment.IwasontheMillvillebythe
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“Whattheyreallyneedistoremove theprohibitiononparkinginsetbacks,” saidCollins.“Theyneededustoremove theprohibitionsandrequirementfor dedicateddeliveryzones.Thatwillgoa longwaytoalleviatetheimmediateand acuteproblems,andbetterusethose 800spaces.”
“Itisgoingtogetsobadthatwewill nothaveameaningfulandhealthybusinessinourtown,”saidthemayor.“The businesscommunitydidnotwantsome ofthesechanges.That[earlier]compromiseisthatacertainpercentagecould be doneonanotherproperty.Thebusinesscouldputsomeoftheserequired parkingspotsonanotherspot.Businessescansharetheirparkinglots.”
“Ifsomeonelookedatbusinessreal
SeaLakesideVillageHOAaswellasa memberoftheMBTSSocialCommittee.IwasalsoaMillvilleVolunteerand amemberoftheMillvilleBoardofAdjustment.IwasappointedtotheTown Councilin2019tofillavacancy.Ihave servedanothertermsince.
OntheTownCouncil,Ihaveserved astreasurerandforthepasttwoyearsI havebeenthedeputymayor.Iservedon theCharterReviewSubcommittee, wherefiveofusreviewedandmaderecommendationstoamendourTown Charter.
estate—theycanseeyoucanbuild,but makesureyouhaveotherparkingelsewhere.Itwasrejectedbythebusiness community.Itwasmeanttobeanaid.”
“Onesizedoesnotfitall,”said Magdeburger.“Iagree,onesizeshould notfitall.”
“The2013ordinancechangedthe wayFenwickmeasured,andthatishow itbecomesa65percentreductionand thatnewmeasurementwasbypatron area.Now,agrab-and-gosubshopwill betreateddifferently.Wewillhavea slidingscale.Wearemaintainingthe definitionofpatronarea.”
“Iamveryexcitedaboutbusinesses helpingbusinesses,”sheadded.“Parking ratioshaveexistedherefor40years, since1973,andwearenotproposing more.Itisactuallya20percentreductionofrequiredparkingthathadbeen existing inFenwicksincethebeginning
IhavevolunteeredforOperation SEAstheDayforseveralyears.Iam also thedirectorofgolfeventsforour localLPGAAmateursEasternShore Association.
(1)Whatwouldyouliketoseeimprovedoraddedregardingtownoperations orservices?
Overthelastfewyears,additional staffhavebeenhiredtomeetsomeof thechallengesMillvilleisfacing.Considerationshouldalsobegiventohiring additionalstaffforthebuildingdepartmentandpossiblyseasonalemployees
oftime.Thisisapositivestepforward andanecessarystepforward.”
Collinssaidthereareotherwaysto accomplishthesegoals.
“SoDelrecognizedtherewasaproblemandtheyrectifiedit.Oneinstance hasinstigatedthisissueof‘Wehavea parkingproblem.’Weneverheardthat commentuntilRopewalk,andnow SoDel,camealong.Peoplearemaking decisionsthatimpactourresidentialand ourpropertyvalues,”saidCollins.
“Asforurinatingonresidentialproperty—Ionlyknowofoneincident, whichwasjustarumorandmayhave comefromarestaurant.Itraisedfrom thattopeoplebeingconcernedabout folksbuyingresidentialpropertiesand stoppingtheirpurchase.Nothingreally happenedthere.Thereisnowholesale urinationonpeoples’property.”
“Somebodybuyingintheresidential
forEvansPark.
IamahugesupporterofanytechnologicalservicestheTowncanuseand offerthepublic.Ispearheadedlaptops forCouncilsowecouldtryandgopaperless.TheTownhasanelectronic documentcenterwhereresidentsand businessownerscandownloadregistrationforms,applications,permits,etc., buttheyhavetobringthecompleted formsandfeesintoTownHall.
Thereareseveralcompaniesthat
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sectionwhohappenstoownacommercialpropertyinourareadoesnotequate toaproblem,”hesaid.“Wealreadyhave ordinancesthatprotectthatproblemfor theresidents.”
“Youwouldneverbeabletorestrict propertyinaresidentialzonetheway youarenowrestrictinginthecommercialzone,”saidCollinsintestimonyto thecouncil.
CollinssaidhebelievesFenwick shouldbeextendingthebusiness-tobusinessparkingidea.
“Ihopepeoplewillencourageeach othertosharetheirspacesinafterhoursparking.”
“ThatwillkillbusinessonFenwick Island,”saidCollinsoftheordinance adoptedthisweek.“Itfreezesalldevelopment.Onceitisfrozen,youcannot doanything.Nowit’sinplacesothings arenotgoingtohappen.”
offerprogramswheretheformsandfees canbesubmittedelectronically.There arealsocompaniesthatoffersoftware thatcanbeusedtomanagepark,facilitiesandrecreationactivitiesgivingpark staffmoretimetofocusonupcoming projectsandevents.Thesearejustafew examplesofprogramsavailableforlocal governmentsthatshouldbeexplored. Installationofsolarpanelsattheparkis somethingthatcouldbeinvestigatedto determinewhethertheywouldbebeneficial totheTownand/orthepark.If thisisfeasible,theenergygenerated couldpossiblycutdownonelectric costsinthepark.
Ihavealsobeenattendingvirtual seminarsonelectricvehiclecharging stationsthatfocusonhowlocalgovernmentscanplanfortheseaselectric/hybridvehiclesbecomemorecommon.
(2)DoyouthinkMillvillehasdonea goodjobofkeepingits“small-townfeel”in thewakeoftremendousgrowth?Whathas itdonewell?Wheredoyouseeroomfor improvement?
TheTownhasdoneagreatjobkeepingits“small-townfeel.”TheStatePoliceholdcommunityoutreachprograms withtheresidents.TheTownalsosupportsthemduringtheirAnnual DelawareStatePoliceOperation BACKpack.Ihavecoordinatedthis projectwiththeresidentsofMBTS.
Toreallygetthat“small-townfeel” allsomeoneneedstodoisattendoneof thefunctionsatEvansParkatMillville.
Thissitehasbecomemorepopular thanwecouldhaveeverimagined.We havepartneredwithseverallocalgroups includingtheInlandBaysGardenCenterandBoyScoutTroop281tocreatea ButterflyGardeninconjunctionwith theMayorsforMonarchsCampaign.In October2022wehostedourfirst“Trail ofTreats”whichwasanextremelysuccessfulevent.TheTrailofTreatsincludeda“PumpkinPatch,”whichI manned.ThePatchstartedoutwith 300pumpkinsandbytheendofthe day,therewereonlythreeleft!
Ourfirstpubliceventattheparkwas our ChristmasTreeLightingin2021;It wasabeautifuleveningandwewere thrilledwiththeturnout.Wehadcollectionbinsfor“ToysforTots,”andactivitiesforthekids,includingSanta whoarrivedviafiretruck.Whenthetree waslitandpeoplesangChristmasCarolswiththeChoirholdingtheircandles,tome,thatwastheperfect definitionof“small-townfeel”.
(3)WhatelementsofMillville’sComprehensivePlandoyouthinkshouldbe topmostintheprioritiesoftownofficials in thenexttwoyears?
DuringmytimeonCouncil,wehave updatedtheComprehensivePlanwhich isa10-yearplanningdocument,basicallyaroadmaptothefuture,thatoutlinesthevision,goals,objectivesand
strategiesforfuturegrowth.
Wehaveaddressedseveralitemsin thePlanincludingthepurchaseofopen spacearoundEvansPark,whichisa “high”priority.Wehavealsoprovided accessiblepublicservicesandrecreationalfacilitiesamongafew.
ManyitemsinthePlanareongoing includingcontinuingtoworkwiththe DelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)toaddresstrafficand safetyconcerns.DelDOThasplansto addresssomeofthesesafetyconcerns withtheinstallationofthreeroundaboutsaswellasthreetrafficsignals.At thispointitisnotknownwhenthese improvementswillbeimplemented,but hopefullytheywillhelpalleviatesome ofthetrafficissuesaroundourTown.
AspartoftheRoute26Streetscape Improvements,wealsoneedtolookat theaestheticsonRoute26.TheTown’s DesignStandardsprohibittemporary signs,includingsandwichboardsigns. TheTown’scodeneedstobeupdatedto includethisprohibition.Route26has severalbusinessesthatusethesesignsto advertisespecials,etc.Thesesignscan bedangeroussincenooneshouldtake theireyesofftheroadtoreadthese signs,especiallyonRoute26andespeciallyduringthesummer!
If financiallyfeasibleIwouldloveto seeabeachshuttle.Thiswassomething thatseveralresidentsrequestedduring thedatacollectionportionofthePlan. Wehadsomepreliminarydiscussions
withDART,butthatcostprovedtobe quiteprohibitive.
Attractingmorecommercialoptions onRoute17(RoxanaRoad)issomethingelsethatneedstobeaddressedto tryandtakesomeofthetrafficand stressoffRoute26.
ThePlanisduetobereviewednext yearandtherewilldefinitelybeamendments.
Mywife,Peggy,andImovedfrom PittsburghtoSeaStarVillageinMillvilleinDecember2018.
Soonafter,IjoinedtheMasterAssociationGuestPolicyTaskForceinMillvilleBytheSea.Next,Iwasthen electedtotheBoardofSeaStarVillage HOAasthefirsthomeownerrepresentative.Ayearlater,Iwasre-electedand servedaspresidentfortwoyears.Under myleadership,theboardsuccessfully navigatedthroughthetransition process,workingcloselywithour builder,developerandtheTownofMillvilletoassurethatourcommunitywas completedaccordingtothedevelopmentplan.
Common-areadeedsrecordedin errorwerecorrectedandmaintenanceof thestormwatermanagementsystem (SWM)wastransferredtotheMaster HOA,resultinginasavingsof
$450,000toSeaStarVillagehomeownersoverits30-yearlifetime.
Uponlearningthatexcessoperating andreservefundshadaccumulatedwith respecttoDUCIOAguidelines,HOA feeswerereducedfor2022andagain for2023.
Ihaveanextensivecareerinindustrialrawmaterialsandhaveheldmanagerialpositionsinproductdevelopment, sales,marketingandstrategicplanning, andIcontinuetoworkasanindependentconsultant.Myexperiencewith buildingmaterials,constructiontechniques, environmentalpermitting,holdingpondandstormwaterremediation provedtobeanexcellentbackground fornavigatingthetransitionofSeaStar VillageandwillbeforoverseeingdevelopmentsfortheTownofMillville.Iam skilledinfinancialreportingandanalysis,contractpreparationandnegotiation andthebudgetingprocess.
(1)Whatwouldyouliketoseeimprovedoraddedregardingtownoperations orservices?
TheTownofMillvillefinanceshave benefitedgreatlyfromtheunprecedentedgrowthinresidentialdevelopmentinrecentyears.Feesforpermits, developerfeesandrealestatetaxeshave exceededbudgetedexpensesforyears resultinginamassive,accumulatedsurplusintheunrestricted(operating)
fund.
Whileitisprudenttohaveamodest surplustocoverunforeseenexpenses, thecurrent(unrestricted)surplus amountsto$10.4millionandwhen comparedtoourannualbudgetof$1.4 millionisfarinexcessofanyanticipated need.(Editor’snote:theTownalsohas $5.8millioninrestrictedreserves,accordingtoFinanceDirectorLisa Wynn.)
Havingtoomuchmoneyisagood problem,butitisnowtimetoestablish aprogramtoreducethesurplusbyreturningaportiontothetaxpayers.A substantialreductionintherealestate taxrateuptoacompletemoratoriumin realestatetaxcollectionsoverseveral yearsisrequiredtoaddressthisproblem.
(2) DoyouthinkMillvillehasdonea goodjobofkeepingits“small-townfeel”in thewakeoftremendousgrowth?Whathas itdonewell?Wheredoyouseeroomfor improvement?
Absolutely,IbelievethatthedevelopmentofEvansParkatMillville
CommunityCenterisagreatassetto ourcommunityandanexcellentexampleofwhatasmalltowncandotomeet therecreationalneedsofits growingpopulation.Sincethepark opened,numerouseventsandfestivals havebeenheldatthepark,theyreceived strongcommunitysupport,andthese havefosteredthe“small-townfeel”that issodesiredbyourresidents.
(3)WhatelementsofMillville’sComprehensivePlandoyouthinkshouldbe topmostintheprioritiesoftownofficials inthenexttwoyears?
Numerousresidentresponsestothe survey,whichledtothedevelopmentof Millville’sComprehensivePlanin2019, dealtwithabalanced-growthapproach thatpreservedsomeundevelopedand agriculturalland.Activelysearchingout and acquiringparcelsofundeveloped landshouldbemoveduponthepriority list.Undevelopedlandcanbekeptina “landbank”withitsusesubjecttothe resultsofthenextComprehensivePlan Surveyin2024.
Ibecameafull-timeresidentofMillvilleinDecember2020.Beforethat, myhusbandandIhadavacationresidencealongtheIndianRiver.Werelishedourweekendswithourchildren, Jacob(age23)andClaire(age20)along the IndianRiver.Unfortunately,my husbandpassedaway,andIbecamean instantaneousempty-nester.Myson JacobresidesinPennsylvania,andmy daughterClaireisaYorkCollegestudent.
Iamaregisterednurse,specializing inoperating-roomnursing.Previously,I havefunctionedasastaffnurseatthe ReadingHospital&MedicalCenter (LevelItraumacenter)operatingroom andastheoperatingroommanagerof
LehighValleyHealthNetworkTilghmanCampus.Whileemployedat LVHN,Iwasverydynamicincommunityoutreachprograms,suchasblood pressurescreeningsandtotaljointeducationclasses.IcurrentlyamtheoperatingroomchargenurseatAtlantic GeneralHospital.Iwillbeparticipating inasurgicalmedicalmissiontriptoComayagua,Honduras,inApril2023,providingorthopedicsurgicalinterventions toless-fortunatepatients.
Priortomycareerasaregistered nurse,Iwasaparalegalspecializingin estate planning,realestatesettlements andcivilsuits.
(1)Whatwouldyouliketoseeimprovedoraddedregardingtownoperations orservices?
Ibelieveitwouldbeworthwhileto lookintoformingaworkingrelationshipwiththeOceanViewPoliceDepartmenttopolicetheTownof Millville,ratherthanthecurrentcontractwithDelawareStatePolice.The TownofMillvilleiscurrentlypaying Delawarestatetroopersovertimepayto providepoliceservicestoourtown.
(2) DoyouthinkMillvillehasdonea goodjobofkeepingits“small-townfeel”in thewakeoftremendousgrowth?Whathas itdonewell?Wheredoyouseeroomfor improvement?
Therearesomeaspectswithinthe TownofMillvillethatdomaintainthe
small-townfeel,suchasEvansPark. However,theexplosionofhousingdevelopmentsplaysaroleinkeepingthat small-townfeel.Ibelieveweneedto capitalizeonthecontinuedgrowthand developmentofEvansParkforourresidents.
(3)WhatelementsofMillville’sComprehensivePlandoyouthinkshouldbe topmostintheprioritiesoftownofficials inthenexttwoyears?
Inreadingthe2019addendumto theplan,Ifeelthatthetoppriorities shouldbeopenspacepreservationand growthofEvansParktoincludemore amenities.
Ihaveservedforthreeyearsonthe Bishop’sLandingHOABoardofDirectors.IchairedtheCommonGrounds &PondsCommitteefortwoyearsand chairedtheLandscape&Irrigation Committeefortwoyears.
Wepurchasedourhomeherein 2014andmovedherefull-timeafterretiringin2016.
From2004to2016Iworkedasa horticulturalinspectorfortheStateof NewYork.Whileworkingforthestate, IbecameinvolvedinthePEF(ProfessionalEmployeesFederation)Union, whereIservedasastewardforsixyears andasaunioncouncilleaderforfour years,whereIwasresponsibleforour DivisionofAgriculture&Markets, whichconsistedof575members.
For38yearspriortomystateemployment,Iworkedinthehorticultural industry,wherefor25yearsIservedas thegeneralmanagerforseverallarge nurseriesandgardencenters.
Asthegeneralmanager,Iwasresponsiblefordevelopingandadhering to yearlybudgets,settingandachieving salesgoals,preparingproposalsespe-
ciallyformanymunicipalities,andwas responsibleformaintainingandtraining salesandlaborforcesofupto25people.
WhilelivingonLongIsland,Icochaired,andthenchairedforoneadditionalyear,theBudgetAdvisory CommitteefortheWantaghPublic SchoolsDistrict.Thecommitteewas responsibleforreviewingthedistrict’s proposedbudgetlinebylineandcoming upwithrecommendationsas needed.
Ihaveanassociate’sdegreeinliberal artsandornamentalhorticultureand havebeeninthehorticulturalindustry for50years.
(1)Whatwouldyouliketoseeimprovedoraddedregardingtownoperations orservices?
IwouldliketoseetheTownholdthe builderstohighercommunitybuilding standards.Thiswouldincluderestoring nativeareasaspartofthefinishedlandscapeplan.Theyshouldalsohold buildersaccountableforhigherstandardsintheplantsthattheyplant. Thereshouldbeaminimumsizeplant ortreethattheyplant,andtheyshould besubjecttoTownrejectionifnotofa certainquality.Iwouldalsoliketosee thecontinuedimprovementofthefacilitiesofEvansPark,includingsecurity improvements.Ibelievethatonthe whole,theTownhasbeendoinganexcellentjob.
(2)DoyouthinkMillvillehasdonea goodjobofkeepingits“small-townfeel”in thewakeoftremendousgrowth?Whathas it donewell?Wheredoyouseeroomfor improvement?
Sofar,IbelieveMillvillehasbeen doingaverygoodjoboftryingtomaintainthat“small-townfeel.”Oneofthe thingstheyhavebeendoingwellisin maintainingreasonabledensityrequirementsintheplannedcommunities.As mentionedabove,Ibelievethatbuilders shouldbeheldtohigherstandardsin thewaysthattheyplantandrestorethe
opengreenspaces.Iwouldratherseea mixofmeadowsandlawnareasrather than allsoddedorseededareas.
(3)WhatelementsofMillville’sComprehensivePlandoyouthinkshouldbe topmostintheprioritiesoftownofficials inthenexttwoyears?
Ithinkthatthemostimportantparts oftheComprehensivePlanaretocontinueworkingwithState,County,borderingmunicipalitiesandtheIndian RiverSchoolDistricttoaccomplishthe goalsoutlinedintheplanitself.The qualityoflifeinthetownshouldremain atoppriority.Sewage,stormwatermanagementandtrafficconcernsshouldall topthelistofprioritiesforthetown councilforthenexttwoyearsasthe Towncontinuesitsrapidgrowth.
BarbaraRyer
Iamaretiredprocurementprofessionalwithastrongbackgroundincontracting,purchasingandfinance.My husbandof44yearsandIretiredto Delawarein2012toescapethehigh taxesinMaryland.Ihaveservedon MillvilleTownCouncilsinceassecretaryandtreasurer.IchairedtheTown’s CharterCommitteeandwasassignedto the AnnexationCommittee.Ihave servedonmyCommunityHOABoard ofDirectorsforseveralyears,aswellas theLandscapingandPoolcommittees.
IbecamealicensedRealtorin Delawarein2013andcompletedthe DelawareMasterGardnerProgramin 2015.
Astreasurerofthecouncil,Ithoroughlyreviewexpendituresweeklyand signchecks.IworkwithTownfinance officialstoprepareyearlybudget.Iprepareyearlysalaryreview/compensation packagesforCouncil.
Assecretary,Ihandledexecutive meetingminutesandsignedordinances andpublichearingnotices.IalsopreparedseveralresolutionsfortheTown ofMillville.
IcompletedDelawareland-use trainingcoursesandethicstraining.I havecompletedmanymanagement, ethicsandsupervisorycourses.Ihave35 yearsofMarylandstategovernmentexperience.Ihostedbi-annualseniorprocurementofficers(SPO)meetings.I supervisedateamof13procurement professionalsandservedasarepresentativeforMDOTatthePricing&SelectionCommittee.
(1)Whatwouldyouliketoseeimprovedoraddedregardingtownoperations orservices?
Iwouldliketoimprovecommunicationwiththeresidentsbyencouraging morefolkstosignupforCodeRed. CodeRedprovidesimportantcommunityalertssuchasevacuationnotices, boil-waternotices,missingpeople,town events,townmeetingnoticesandmore. CodeRedsign-upinformationwillbe mailed withthetaxbill,providedat eventshostedbytheTown/Park,inthe lobbyatTownHall,etc.Folkscanalso signupthroughtheTown’swebsiteor atthis site:https://public.coderedweb.com. Unlikelargertowns,Millvilleoffers limitedservices,suchasbuildinginspections,policecoverage andEvansPark.TheEvansParkis growing,andthepasteventshavebeen well-receivedbythecommunities.I wouldalsoliketoseeeventsexpanded
toincludefleamarkets,charityevents, movies,concerts,environmentaleducationallectures,etc.
(2)DoyouthinkMillvillehasdonea goodjobofkeepingits“small-townfeel”in thewakeoftremendousgrowth?
Yes.
Whathasitdonewell?
Theapprovedcommercialbuilding alongRoute26hasanaestheticappeal andfitsintothestreetscapeasrecommendedintheComprehensivePlanand DesignStandards&Guidelines.This stylealsohelpstodelineatetheTown’s boundariesasthiscanbedifficulttodetermine.Recentlandpurchasessurroundingtheparkhavebeenaplusin keepingMillville’suniquesmall-town feelbyprovidingplentyofspacefor theTowntohostvariousholidayevents forcommunitiestosocializeandcele-
brate.Theseeventsalsohelpedoureconomicgrowth,especiallyforoursmall businesses.
Wheredoyouseeroomforimprovement?
Perhapsincreasinggreenspacerequirementswouldhelpdecrease density.Iwouldliketoseepedestrianfriendlydesignsthatprovidesafewalkways.IwouldliketheTowntostrongly urgeDelDOTtothoroughlyevaluate theimpactofbuildingthataffectsour traffic.Annexationshouldbeencouragedtocleanuptownboundaries.The Townshouldcontinuetorequestfeedbackandsuggestionsfromtheresidents.
(3)WhatelementsofMillville’sComprehensivePlandoyouthinkshouldbe topmostintheprioritiesoftownofficials inthenexttwoyears?
Utilities —Inoticedaseveredropin waterpressurethispastsummer,which Isuspectwasfromirrigationsystems runningearlyinthemorning.Thenew watertoweronRoute17isnowup,so
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hopefullythiswillresolvetheissuethis summer.Millvilleshouldcontinueto monitorandprotectthesurrounding wellheadprotectionareas.Townofficialsshouldcontinuetourgecompetitionforreliableinternetand cableaccessataffordablepricing.
Traffic—Continueworkingwith DelDOTtocontroltrafficcongestion onRoute26.
Openspace—Preservewhatwe haveandcontinuetoencouragethe useofnativeplantsandtrees.Lookfor opportunitiestoacquireadditionalland, dependingonmarketprices.
Mywife,Betty,andIpurchaseda homeinMillvilleBytheSeain2009 andbecamefull-timeresidentsin2016. Immediately,IbecameaMillvilleVolunteerandactiveintheCitizensEmergencyResponseTeam,havinghadover 20yearsofexperienceinMassachusetts.
Iama1968graduateofMassachusettsCollegeofPharmacy,withaB.S.in pharmacy.IattendedNortheasternUniversity,BostonUniversityandTufts, earningcertificatesincontinuingeducation,hazmat,emergencymanagement, forensicphotographyandintegrative medicine,specializinginclassicalhomeopathy.Iparticipatedincollegeresearch projects.
Iworkedasaretailpharmacistand managerofBrocktonPharmacy.ThenI ownedandoperatedMedicineMan Pharmacy,MedicineManMedicalSupply,andone-hourphotolabs,fromthe 1960sthroughthe1990s.
sion,avolunteerorganization.Ihadopportunitytostudythecountyformof government,notonlyinMassachusetts, butinseveralEastCoaststates,includingDelaware.
JoiningtheLionsin1968,Ihave servedfor55yearsandamcurrentlyon theboardfortheLordBaltimoreLions Club.
Havingcommunityserviceinmy blood,IservedasaSandDollarHOA boardmemberfrom2019to2020.Iwas partofateamthatreducedfeesandreturnedmoniestoresidents.
ThechallengeofMillvilleTown Councilpresenteditselfin2021,andI preparedmyselftoreturnelectionsto thetown.Oneofthethreeincumbents droppedout,soIwasputontheboard withoutbeingelected.
Raisedbymypaternalgrandparents whohadimmigratedfromLithuaniain theearly1900s,Igrewtoappreciatethe healthandfinancialchallengesthey facedasoldercitizens,whichIcarried forwardinmypracticeofpharmacy.
IamactiveinSCAT(SussexCounty AssociationofTowns)planningsessions inGeorgetownandtheDelaware LeagueofLocalGovernmentmeetings in Dover.
Forthepastthreeelectioncyclesin Delaware,IhaveworkedfortheSussex CountyElectionsCommissiononElectionDay.Thispastyear,Iwasproudto beaparticipantingettingourcommunitybuildingatEvansParkasapolling place.Atotalof$9,000wasaddedto Millville’streasuryasaresult.
(1)Whatwouldyouliketoseeimprovedoraddedregardingtownoperations orservices?
Inthe1990sandearly2000s,I workedatseveralmid-sizedradiostations,hostingandfundingprograms suchas“SouthShoreNews&Views” and“ADeadlySilence,”bringingto lightandstudyingtheaddictioncrisis.
In2010,IwaselectedtothePlymouthCountyCharterStudyCommis-
TheTownofMillvilleoperations andserviceshavebeenrunveryefficientlyandtomysatisfactioninthe15 yearswehaveownedinMillville.Comparedtotheothercommunitiesinlower SussexCountywearea“shiningstar.”
Naturalgasserviceismakingits waytopartsofMillville,accordingto representativesfromChesapeakeUtilitieswhogaveanupdateonthecompany’sprogressinconstructing pipelinesandactivatingservicethereat theTuesday,Feb.28,towncouncil workshopmeeting.
DavidDetrickofChesapeakeUtilitiestoldthecouncilandresidentsat themeetingthatBeebeHealthcare’s SouthCoastalEmergencyDepartment andCancerCenterhavehadnatural gasservicesince2019,before thefacilityopened.
Beebe,Detricksaid,wasthe“anchor connection”which,thankstostate funding,allowedChesapeaketoexpandintotheMillvillearea.
In2020,Detricksaid,Chesapeake completedanextensionof9milesof 8-inchpipefromDagsboro,andin 2021,extendedagasmainonPepper’s CornerRoadtotheSycamoreChase andFriendshipCreekdevelopments.
Lastyear,Chesapeakeconnected theBayForestcommunitytoitsnatu-
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Millvilleismadeupof14-plusprivatecommunitiesthathaveservicesthat seemtofilltheirwantsandneeds.Their HOAfeesarereflectiveoftheresidents’ desires.
(2)DoyouthinkMillvillehasdonea goodjobofkeepingits“small-townfeel”in thewakeoftremendousgrowth?Whathas itdonewell?Wheredoyouseeroomfor improvement?
Throughtheyears,Millvillehas doneagreatjobkeepingits“small-town feel.”TheTownhaskeptitsgovernment
ralgassystem.BayForestpreviously hadanundergroundpropanedelivery systemthatwasoperatedbySharp Propane,Chesapeake’s“sistercompany,”Detricksaid.
Chesapeakecurrentlyhasapproximately100,000customersontheDelmarvapeninsula,Detricksaid.Another linecominginfromtheSelbyvillearea nowprovidesa“loopedsystem”that improvesdeliveryand“systemintegrity,”hesaid.
Usinggeographicinformationsystems(GIS),Chesapeakeistracking ongoingdevelopmentinthearea,accordingtoDetrick.Headdedthat communitiesthatcurrentlyhaveSharp propanedeliverysystems“areonour radar,andwe’reworkingtogettoas manyofthoseaswecan”forpossible conversiontonaturalgas.
Detricksaidthat,asrecentlyas 2022,ChesapeakelookedintoextendingnaturalgasservicetoBishop’s Landingandfoundthatitisnotcurrentlyeconomicallyadvantageous.He saidChesapeakeplansto“takeanother runatthatonethisyear,sowe’re hopefulthatthatwilleventuallygetconverted.”
bureaucracytoaminimum.Iwouldlike to seethevibrantcultureofvolunteerismbroughtbacktoourcommunity. Residentswouldveryactivelyplanand participateinrunningeventssuchas farmersmarkets,festivals,etc.Millville’s CERT(CitizensEmergencyResponse Team),incoordinationwiththe DelawareEmergencyManagement Agency,needstobebroughtbackto life.
(3)WhatelementsofMillville’sComprehensivePlandoyouthinkshouldbe topmostintheprioritiesoftownofficials inthenexttwoyears?
Millville’sComprehensivePlanis
ChesapeakerecentlyreceivedapprovalfromresidentsofBearTrap DunesinOceanViewtoextendservicethere,Detricksaid.Conversionin BearTrapDunesshouldbecompleted bymid-summer,hesaid.
InMillvilleBytheSea,Chesapeake hasapprovaltooffernaturalgastosectionsthathavenotbeenbuiltyet,but notinexistingareasthathavepropane servicefromanothercompany.Currently,ChesapeakeisworkingtoextendservicetoSchoonerVillage (Village7)inMillvilleBytheSeaand ispreparingtomoveintoVillage2,accordingtoChesapeakesalesrepresentativeKelleyGabbard.
Naturalgasservicecan’tbeextended toanareauntildevelopmenthasbeen approved,Detricksaid,oncestudies havebeendoneoncostsofsuchservice.Thecompanycan’texpectexisting customerstopayforas-yet-undevelopedareas,hesaid.
MayorRonaldBelinko,wholivesin Bishop’sLanding,saidChesapeake madeapresentationinhiscommunity, addingthat,atthattime,developer BeazerHomesstillmaintainedcontrol ofthedevelopment,whereasitshome-
nowfiveyearsoldandisrequiredbythe statetoberevisited.Whatwasdone? Whathasworked?Whathasnot? Whataretheneedsnow,fiveyears
ownersassociationhassincetakenover. Bishop’sLandingcurrentlyhas propaneservicefromSharp,Belinko said,andDetrickexplainedthattwo yearsago,Chesapeakereachedan agreementwithSharpregardingconversionofareasthathaveSharp propaneservice.
ChesapeakeessentiallybuysthesystemfromSharp,Detricksaid,andif thecommunity,asawhole,votesin favoroftransitioningtonaturalgas andtheeconomicsarefavorablefor Chesapeake,theconversioncanproceed.
Gabbardsaidtheconversionprocess islengthyandinvolved,including aboutsixstepsfromacommunity reachingouttoChesapeakethrough connectiontogasmains.Sharp,Detricksaid,hasbeenconstructingits propanesystemstobeconvertibleto naturalgas.
DetricksaidChesapeakelegally cannotinterferewithacommunity’s existingagreementwithapropane companyandthatresidentsineach communityneedtoworkthrough thoseissueswiththepropanecompany beforeChesapeakecancomein.
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TheOceanViewTownCouncil, duringaworksessionthisweek,hearda briefoverviewoftheproposed2024-fiscal-yearbudget,abalancedplanthat doesnotcallforataxincrease.They alsoheardquestionsfromalocalresident,andagreedthattheplanned March28worksessionisn’tnecessary andwillbecanceled.
Thebudgetwillbeintroducedon firstreadingduringtheTuesday,April 11,regularcouncilmeetingandwould be passedasthreeseparateordinances —a$5.9milliontotaloperatingbudget, $4.6millioncapitalprogramand $616,030waterbudget.
Duringtheworksessionthisweek, onTuesday,Feb.28,TownManager CarolHouckreviewedhighlightsofthe budget,remindingthecouncilthatthe 2023-fiscal-yearbudgetreducedthetax rateby3cents,to$0.2378per$100of assessedvalue,andthatsamerateis proposedforthe2024budget,aswell.
Shetoldthecouncilthat118homes weresoldinOceanViewfromMay1, 2022,untilJan.3,2023,andthatallbut sevensoldaboveassessedvalue— “somesubstantiallyso,astrongindicationOceanViewisadesiredlocationto purchaseahome,topurchaseproperty. Andthatisoneoftheprimegoalsof everythingwedo,tomaintainproperty valueandqualityoflifeinthetown,” Houcksaid.
“Canwegetbythisyear?Weare addinganewevent,”CouncilmanTom MalyaskedHouck,referringtoAll Things Spring,plannedforSaturday, May8,atJohnWestPark.
“Wewillmorethangetbyandmaintainsponsoringevents,”Houcksaid,explainingthattownstaffplansandworks atevents,andif“otherthingsstartrequiringtheirattention,wemighthave tohireapart-timepersontohandlethe events,insteadofhavingthestaffplan them.”
“IworkwhateverhoursIneedtoto getthejobdone,sowhenI’mworking attheseevents,that’snotextramoney. It’sbecauseIsupporttheseeventsand so doesthecouncil,”Houcksaid.
Malyaskedifvolunteerscouldrun events,andHoucksaidit’sapossibility, butsomeonehastorecruitandteach volunteers.ShesaidBoyScoutssell foodatmanyofthem,sotheTown doesn’thavethatresponsibility.
“Wearen’tsetuptosellfood,”she said.
ShelistedtheTown’smanyservices anddepartments,includingpolice,planning,propertymaintenance,codes, stormwatermanagement,snowplowing, saltingroads,cleaningupafterstorms, mosquito controlandsupportingthe MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyby funding$80,000eachyear.
DuringtheCitizens’Privilegeportionofthemeeting,themanwho starteda“LocalsOnly”webpagesaidhe “getsaskedathousandquestions”about Mediacom,andaskedHouckwhatthe Townpaysfor.
HoucksaidtheTownreceives5percentofallMediacomsales,aspartofits franchiseagreement,whichallowsMediacomtooperateinthetownanduse its rights-of-wayforinfrastructure.
“TheTownisgettingrevenues,and peoplearestillstickingwithMediacom,”shesaid.
Townofficialshavebeenintouch withComcast,shesaid,andcompany representativeshavesaidtheyarecomingtoOceanView,butthereisno agreement.
“Comcastwouldpaythesamething, sotherevenues,ifyou’regoingtopick thiscompanyorthatcompany—and therecouldbethreecompanies—we wouldget5percentfromanyofthem. Butthatdoesnotspeaktointernet. Thereisnofranchiseagreementforinternet,”Houcksaid.
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Asecondcandidatehasfiledtorun formayorofOceanView,withnewcomerRandyRobustchallengingincumbentmayorJohnReddington,who earlierfiledforasecondthree-year term.
“Ifoundoutthereisanelectionin April—myanniversaryandbirthday —soIwentdownandtalkedto [TownClerk]DonnaSchwartz.I askedherhowmanypeoplearerunningformayor,andshesaidtherewas justone.Isaid,‘Ahorseracecan’thave araceunlesstherearetwohorses.’I said,‘CanIrun?’Ihadbeenjoking withmyfamilyandIwassaying,‘Iam goingtorunformayorsomeday’and theyalllaughed,butyoudon’tneedto beapoliticiantoknowwhatpeople
need.Iknowwhatrealityis.Ilookand observe.Ifwecanmakeachangefor thebetter,weneed tochangeit,”the Baltimorenative said.
“Mywife, Sharon,andIhave beencominghere sinceourkids weretinytots.I haveneverrunfor office,notatall, butIhavebeenvotingeversinceIcan remember.IhavebeenworkingsinceI was8yearsold,shiningshoesonthe streetcorner.Ifinallygottoretire.I didn’tdoanythingexceptcutgrassand keepthehouseinorder.WhenIdecidedtorunformayor,Isaid,‘We oughttohaveachoice.’Imighthave zerochanceofwinning,butatleast
theconstituentswillhaveachoice,”he said.
AmonghisideasisofferingtransportationfromOceanViewtothe beach,whereparkingisdifficulttofind inthesummer,althoughRobustsaid heisafrugalmanandthatideamight betoofrivolous.
“Butwhenpeopleretire,it’stough whentheygetolder.Ithoughtanythingwecandotohelp,becausethe retiringcommunity,theydeservea break.Theyworkedalltheirlives,”he said.
Althoughhehasheardaboutplans tobuildalibraryinOceanView,Robustsaidheisopposedtothat,because SouthCoastalLibraryinBethany Beachissoclose.
“Allthesebuildings.Youhaveto havetheinfrastructure.Youthinkall thesepeopledownhere…Whereisthe
sewagegoing?Whereisthewater going?Thereisachanceyoucould overbuildandcouldn’tservicethe town,”hesaid.
AnOceanViewresidentsince2018, heandhehisfamilyvacationedinthe BethanyBeachareaforyearsand35 yearsagoboughtalot“whentherewas nothingaroundhere,”hesaid,then alsopurchasedthelotacrossthestreet fromtheirhomeasaninvestment.
Robust,thefatheroftwodaughters, LaurenandKristenRobust,saidthat, whileheispleasedwithOceanView “andthewaythingsarerun,”hewould liketoseeataxbreakforthose70or older.
“Idon’tknowifthat’sevenfeasible. Idon’tknowenoughaboutthetown’s politics.IdoknowIwishtheywouldn’t
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Themansaidmanyresidentsbuy theirownequipmentbecausetheybelieveMediacom’sissubstandard.Houck saidshehasnothadanycomplaints aboutMediacominrecentmonthsand thecompanyhasbeenmakingimprovements.
Theproposed2024budgetalsoincludesa6.4-percentcost-of-livingincreaseforemployeesand2.9percentfor contractualemployees,andmorethan $56,000forTown-sponsoredcommunityevents,includingtheCops&GoblinsHalloweencelebration.
Budgetproposalsincludefundingfor threepoliceofficersnoweligiblefor promotionandastepincreaseoncerequirementsaremet;payforpolicedepartmentvolunteersfromMemorial
DaytoLaborDay,nottoexceed $4,650;addingapart-timeseasonal codeenforcementofficerforthePlanning&ZoningDepartment,nottoexceed$13,790;and$56,500for Town-sponsoredcommunityevents, with$14,500forpartnershipevents,includingthenewspringevent,Summer ConcertSeriesonFridayeveningsfrom June2to23,FallClassicMovieNights onFridaysinSeptember,Cops&GoblinsonOct.28,andtheOldTownHolidayMarket,TreeLighting&Trailof LightsonSaturday,Nov.25.
Alsoproposedis$162,211forplaygroundupgradesatJohnWestParkand $80,000foranewpublic-safetyvehicle, with$30,000ofthelatterpaidbySussexCounty.
Budgetobjectivesincludemaintainingcashholdingsequaltoatleasttwo monthsofoperationalcostsforthebeginning ofthenextfiscalyear,without
relyingonstateorfederalgrants;managingtheconditionofsidewalks;and recognizingtheimportanceoflimiting theTown’sdependenceontransfertaxes foroperationalexpenses.
Keybudgetassumptionsincludean anticipateddeclineintransfertaxand newconstructionpermitrevenue“while recognizinga26percent,three-yearaverageincreaseingrossrentalreceipt
taxes.”
Impactfeesarecollectedfromnew constructionpermits,budgetedat $1,936.Ofthatamount,$1,436is placedintheGeneralFundtosupport thepolicedepartment.Theremaining $500fromnewconstructionpermits, plus5percentofeachregularbuilding permit,aretransferredtotheEmergencyServicesEnhancementFund.
Fiveblocksofconcretesidewalkwill beembeddedalongBuntingAvenuein Fenwick,andtheslabsarebeingadded byprivatebusinesses,includingtheBalsalmoconstructionfirm,tocreatemore walkablestreetsindowntownFenwick Islandthroughprivatedonationsand publicworks.Thewalkwayisnearthe OurHarvestrestaurant,whichtheBalsalmofamilybuilt.
“Thisiswhatgoodneighborsdo,” saidJosephBalsalmoJr.,followinga councilmeetingthisweekthatincluded avotetofurtherrestrictcommercial parking,adverselyimpactinghisbusiness, hecontends.“Weareabuilderanda neighbor.”
“Peoplewillbeabletopower-walk andthenstopatanyoneofourshops andbusinesses,”saidMayorNatalie Magdeburgerofthesidewalks.“Thanks toTimCollins,theBalsalmofamilyand tootherFenwickIslandcitizens.Weare verycommittedtothisproject.Thisnow givesussidewalksfromthechurchallthe waytotheparkinglotfortheshops.”
DelDOTprovidedsomebarriersto installingsidewalks,saidthemayor,and Fenwickcouldnotaddanewstoplight.
“DelDOTsaysweareonthefunding
cycleforthe2025timeperiod,andtheir leadengineersayswewillhavestudiesin the2024cyclefortheengineeringbackup,”saidthemayor.“Wewouldseefundingfortherestofthetownsidewalksin 2024-2025.Thatactionwillhelpusplace sidewalksontheeastsideofourhighway.”
“I wanttothankformercouncil membersandformerMayorCarmean— whomIhavethegoodfortuneofcalling her‘Mom,’”saidMagdeburger.“Vickie Carmeanhasbeenanadvocateofthis sidewalkproject.Shecobbledtogethera goodpieceofmoneytosetasideforour ownengineeringplans.Iamgladwe couldfinishthejob.Weshouldhavea paradewhenit’sopened.”
“Thisshowshowwhenwecometogether,wecangetthingsdone,”saidthe mayor.
Beachreplenishmentexpected toextendpastJuly4
OntheissueofFenwickIslandbeach replenishment,thenewsfromthisweek’s councilmeetingwasnotasgood.
“Beachreplenishmentisnearand deartoourhearts,”saidMagdeburger. “WenowreceivedwordthatDNREC willstarttheprojectonthethirdweekof March,beginningwiththenorthcoastal beaches.Thereareboatsalreadyout
theredoingsurveyworkforreplenishment.Wearethelasttowntoreceive beachreplenishment—soreplenishmentwillextendbeyondourFourthof Julyweekend.Wehavenocontrolover thisdecisionbyDNREC.”
“Ifwethinkwedon’twantbeachreplenishment,wearecrazy,”saidMagdeburger.“Ournorthernneighborsare bigger,andtheypushoutfurtherintothe ocean,sotheirdunesaredistressedand compromisedevenmorethanours.”
“Itisdisappointingtheydidnotget startedearlierontheproject,”saidthe mayor.“Asweknowmore,wewillget theinformationouttoyouandwillpost onsocialmediaandtheTownwebsite.”
“Wewilldothebestwecan.We thankourArmyCorpsofEngineersfor keepingusonthelist,”saidMagdeburger.
“Thecoastalresiliencyreportissobering,”sheadded.“Lookingbackatour historyshowsthatFenwickIslanders havebeenresilient.MotherNaturehas beenveryseveretous.Weshouldtakea deepbreathandabsorbthisinformation. Thegoodnewsisthatweareresilient andwedonotretreat.Wewillmakeour communitysustainable.”
“Wehavetheloveforthistowntodo it,”sheadded.“Allthosefolkswhorebuiltwhentheywereknockeddownin
OceanCity,Md.,MayorRichardW. Meehanhasinitiatedawork-stoppage petitiontodemandthattheoffshore windfarmprojectsbyU.S.Windand Ørstedbesuspendedduetopossible impactonthenorthernrightwhale.
“MayorMeehanhasaskedustojoin him toaskforimmediatesuspensionof windfarmactivity,”saidMagdeburger. “Iwilljoinwithhimtosignaletterto askforimmediatestoppageduetothe unusualdeathsofwhalesoffthecoast.”
TheAssociationofCoastalTowns (ACT),comprisingsevencoastaltowns (includingBethanyBeach,South BethanyandFenwickIsland)willalso beaddressingthisissue.
“Theletterwillgotothelegislature, andwewillpushwithACTtostop work,”saidtheFenwickmayor.“There arelotsofconcernsthatthewindcompaniescontinuetomakedonationsto watchdoggroups.Thereisconcern aboutfundingtotheCenterforInland Baysandthattheywillbelookingatthe whaleresearchsciencefollowingthese donations.”
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allowsomanybuildings.Thereisn’ta bladeofgrasstheyaren’tbuildingon,” saidRobust,whodescribedhiscareer asoneofmanyjobs,includingrepairingequipmentinstalledinhospitals andgovernmentoffices;handlingsales fortheformerFrankSerio&Sonsin Jessup,Md.,acompanythatsoldbakerysuppliestomajordoughnutand grocerystorechains;stockbroker;and complianceofficer.
“Ilearnedalotinthislifeabout salesanddealingwithpeopleandtheir money,”hesaid.
Hedoesn’tplantohaveanelaborate campaign,hesaid,and,infact,plansto limitexpendituresto$120,including thecosttofile.Oneofhisdaughtersis makingaflier,andheishavingbusinesscardsprinted.
Hehasn’tmetcouncilmembersor attendedmeetings,butsaidheplansto start.
“Iamtotallyignorantofwhat’s goingonoverthere.MayorReddington,Ihavenotmethim.Iamnotopposinghimbecauseofhispolitics.I justwantthevoterstohaveachoice,” hesaid.
“Myrunningwasspurofthemoment.Idon’thaveanillusionofwinning, butifIshouldwin,Iwilltakeit veryseriously.”
1962—andallthatcamebefore— provethatresiliency.”
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IndianRiverHighSchool’sathleticdepartmenthasbeencelebratingahistoric“commitparade”thisyear.
Fourmorestudent-athletessignedcommitmentslastweekto continuetheirstudiesandathleticcareersincollege—bringing thetotalthisyeartoarecord24whohavecommittedtoNAIA orNCAADivisionI,IIorIIIschools.Andthisrecordisno aberration.Ithasbeenbuilding.
Lastyearsaw18commitmentssignedbyIndianRiverstudents,againoffourfromtheyearbefore.
“ ThecontinuousincreasingnumberofIRstudent-athletes whoarecommittingtocollegeswheretheywillstudyandengageinintercollegiatecompetitionisanindicatorthatour teachersandcoachesatIndianRiverHighSchoolaredoingan outstandingjobofpreparingtheseyoungpeopleforthefuture
—bothintheclassroomandonthefieldandhardwood,”said ToddFuhrmann,theschool’sathleticdirector.“Inaddition,our studentathletesaresettingagreatexampleofhowhard work anddedicationintheclassroomandonthefieldcancreategreat rewards.”
AsFuhrmannsaid,thisisagreatexampleofalotoffactors atwork—mostnotably,humanfactors.Fromhard-working youngpeopletodedicatedcoachesandteachers,apathtocollegeisbeingshowntotheclassesbehindtheseseniorsthatthey mightnothaveotherwiseconsideredplausibleorevenpossible. Collegeisnoteverybody’scupoftea.Neitheraresports,for thatmatter.Butweshouldallbecelebratingthefactthatthere isaclearpathwayforlocalstudentathletestopursuethat course,iftheysochoose.Kudosallaround.
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Inshort,she’ssmart.Andshegetsveryfrustratedon thoseinstanceswhenshecan’tfiguresomethingoutright away.AndwhenIsay“rightaway,”Imeanimmediately.If itdoesn’thappenforherrightoffthetop,then,brother, buckleup.It’sabouttogetrocky.
Itstartswiththoselittlefingersturningwhiteasthe pencilgetsatightergrip.Thenitmutatesintothesounds ofhuffingandpuffingbeforeamathquestiontakesonthe roleofTorturerSupreme,displayingtheaudacityandoutrightrudenesstobefuddleher,seeminglyrippingaway boneandfleshasitopenlymocksherandcausesherto questionherveryexistenceonthisplanetinthefirstplace.
It’simportanttonotehere thatI’mnotexaggerating.She takesitquitepersonally,andinsteadofembracinganew challengethatmightprovemoreinterestingtoherthan someofherworkthatshejustbreezesthroughwithouta secondthought,shegetsmad.Andsad.Andsomething frighteningbetweensadandmadthatmakesmetakestock ofmycurrentsituationandmypotentialmeansofegress shouldthingsescalate.It’slikethatlookmywifegivesme whensheasksmeSundaymorningswhatIplanondoing withtherestofmydayandInodmyheadatthetelevision.
Youknowthatlook?
Regardless,theyoungpersonlivinginmyhomestruggleswithmath.AsdoI.Andhermother.Andprobably ourdog—though,tobefair,I’monlysuggestingthatbecauseI’vehadtoyellatherhalfabilliontimestostopeatingrabbitpoop.It’snotagiantleaptoassumethatshe wouldhavedifficultieswithlongdivision,knowwhatI
RememberthatlookIwastalkingaboutearlierthat shesometimessendsmyway?Thesad/madone?Well, yeah,shetookoutthe“s ad”partof theformulaaftermyattemptatprovidingalittleinspiration.Itwasjust abigoldpileof“mad,”anditwas nowaimedrightatyourstruly.
“I’mjustsaying...you’llneverfigure itoutifyoudon’ttry.”
“Fine.”
Only,itwasn’tfine.Thegriponthatpencilneverquite loosened.Thehuffsandthepuffsbecamealittlebit louder.Mycleverquips—and,oh,theywereclever— onlyseemedtoaddawholenewlevelofirritationtothe room.
“Ican’tdothis.”
“IsyournameMcCannorMcCan’t?”
Thelookthatonebroughtwasall-toofamiliar.Itwas theexactsamelookIwouldgivemydadwhenhewould fireoutthatlinewhenIwas8.And18.And38.
“Waitaminute,”shesaid,asIwasmentallyconjuring mynextremarkably-motivatingexpression.“Itwouldbe5, right?”
“Youcan’tjustsay‘5’andcallitaday.Whyisit5?”
Andwithalittlesmirkonherface,sheshowedmehow itcameto5.Andthensheshowedmethenextanswer. Thatfrustratedexpressionofself-doubtthatwasbreaking myheartbythesecondturnedintoacockylookofselfsatisfaction.Shelookeddownatherworkagain,nodded andenteredcelebratorymode.
Likeshejustrippedoffa75-yardpuntreturntoputher teamaheadinthefourthquarter,shegavearesounding spikeofherpencil,shotmeaprettyintimidatingflexand gotupfromthetabletogoaboutherday.Ibegantowonderifthemostbeautifulsightinthewholeworldisn’ta humanbeingfeelingprideinthegreatjoyofaccomplishingadifficulttask.
Ofcourse,Istilldon’tknowif“5”wasthecorrectanswer.ItoldyouIstinkatmath,right?
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Well,ithasfinallyhappened.Iwent toBoscov’srecentlytodoalittleshoppingandcamehomewithahousecoat. Also,fortherecord,withabagofother stuff.
Nowyourealizethisisnotanice softluxuriousrobethatwrapsgentlyaroundyouandtieswithalong seductivebelt.No,thisisahousecoat.Withazipper—liketheones youseeelderlywomenwearingin theadsastheyfloatjoyouslyaround thehousecleaning,bakingand curlinghairthroughoutthemorning
Youknow,maybesitdownforacup ofteaandwatchKellyandRyan,all whilewearingsaidhousecoat.Yeah, that’snowme.
Stop.Imustbeinsomekindof dreamoralternativeuniverse.Justthe thoughtofmewearingahousecoatis absolutelyridiculous.
ButIdohavetosaythatthishousecoatisprettynice.Twopockets,very stretchybutalsoroomy,sleekneckline andafancylittlepurpletasselonthe zipper.AsIsithereinmynewhousecoatwritingthiscolumn,Iamamazed at howwellIcanpullthisoffthisnew
look.Wethairwrappedinatowel,typingawayinmynewpurpleprinthousecoat.
ButdoesthisseriouslymeanIhave hitelderlystatus?Wait,Ineedtolook
thisupinmyWebster’sdictionary.The factthatIstilluseadictionaryisnot helpingmycasehere.
Eld-er-ly:adj.somewhatold.
That’sit!Comeon,Mr.Webster,I thinkyoucouldhavedonebetterthan that.Thattellsmenothing.Andthe factthatIstillhaveanaddingmachine onmydeskatworkandactuallyuseit everydayputsanothernotchintheold elderlybelt.
Oh,that’sright,nobelt—justazipper.
Atwhatpointareyouconsidered elderly?WhenIboughtsaidhousecoat,
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Youmightseemeinabusiness suit,aBohemianskirtordungaree overallsifIamgardening.Youjust neverknowwhatIwillbewearing. Justdependsonwhatisgoingon thatday.AndIhavenoproblem endingupinthegrocerystorelookinglikeafarmhand.Doesn’t’ bothermeabit.
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Theperiodoftensionbetweenthe UnitedStatesandtheSovietUnion knownastheColdWarbroughtnew challengesfortheAmericanmilitary. Sovietguided-andballistic-missilesubmarineshadthepotentialtoattackimportantareasoftheUnitedStates.To trackanddefendagainstthesevessels, theU.S.NavydevelopedtheSound SurveillanceSystem,orSOSUS.
In1950,AT&Tsignedacontract withtheU.S.Navytocreateasurveillance systemthroughitsBellLaboratoriesandWesternElectriccompanies. Theplanwastoplacehydrophones,or underwatermicrophones,wherethey couldlistentowhat’scalled“thedeep soundchannel.”Thislayeroftheocean conductssoundwavesveryefficiently acrosslongdistances.
Thehydrophonessentnoise,inthe formofelectricalsignals,througharmoredcablestospecialshorebases calledNavalFacilities(“NavFacs”).At
theNavFacs,hydrophonesignalswere sent tolow-frequencyanalyzerand recorder(LOFAR)devices.LOFARs displayedthesignalsaslinesonapiece ofpaper,likeaseismograph.Trained personnelcouldrecognizethelinepatternofasubmarineanddetermine whereitwaslocated.
SOSUStechnologywasaclosely guardedsecret.Infact,theprogram’sexistencewasnotdeclassifieduntil1991. Todisguisetheirtruepurpose,theNavFacsweredescribedas“oceanresearch facilities.”Thefirstinthisregionwas NavFacCapeMay,establishedin1955. InMarch1962,however,astormdestroyedthefacility.TheNavysentany remainingequipmentacrossthe DelawareBaytoFortMiles,andNavFacLewesbeganoperatingtwomonths later.
Atotalof149peopleworkedat NavFacLewesatitsheight:eightofficers,125enlistedpersonneland16 civilians.Theheadquarterswerelocated inwhatisnowtheBidenCenter.Itheld offices,dormitoriesandamesshall.
Well,gottogonow.AndyGriffinis comingonanditistheonewhereAndy helpsBarneycatchtheescapedprisoner inthebarn.
addingmachineonmydesk,tomenow beingTeamElderly.
GuessIwillkeepthehousecoatona littlebitlonger.
Batter ySmith,aWorldWarIIgunemplacement,becameanauxiliarybuilding withworkroomsandstorage.Battery Herring,anotherWorldWarIIemplacement,wasexpandedintotheterminalbuilding.Therea100-mile-long SOSUScablecameonshore,andthe hydrophonesoundswereanalyzed.Finally,theNavyconstructedatransmitter buildingalongwhatisnowtheWalking Dunestrail.Itsentsecret,codeddatato othermilitaryassetsforuse.
Astechnologyimproved,fewerfacilitieswereneeded.NavFacLewesclosed onSept.30,1981.Duringits26years ofservice,itwonmultipleNavyawards,
includingtwoMeritoriousUnitCommendations.NavFacLeweswasalso thefirstSOSUSfacilitytohaveafemaleleader,withLt.Cmdr.Margaret AnneFredericktakingcommandin 1977.
AlthoughNavFacLewesnolonger exists,SOSUScontinuesaspartofthe Navy’sIntegratedUnderseaSurveillance System.TheFortMilesMuseumisalso activelyworkingonexhibitsfeaturing SOSUS andotherColdWaroperations. Getaglimpseofwhat’sinstorewitha visittothemuseum.Contactinfo@fortmilesmuseum.orgfordatesandtimes. Welookforwardtoseeingyou!
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EveryparentinSussexCountyshould beawareoftherisingoverdosedeadrate inDelawareandreacttoit.
“Overthepastthreemonths(NovemberandDecember2022,andJanuary 2023),preliminarydataindicatesthat suspectedoverdosedeathsinDelaware haveincreased.Suspectedaccidental overdosedataisreportedbytheDivision ofForensicScience(DFS)andisconsideredpreliminaryuntilalldataisfinalized. SinceNovember,theaveragemonthlyincreaseofsuspectedoverdosedeathsis 18.4%.InJanuary2023,53peopledied fromsuspectedoverdosesinDelaware, whichrepresentsa47%increaseoverJanuary2022,when36suspectedoverdose deathswerereported.”—Divisionof PublicHealth,Tuesday,Feb.21,2023
Iwouldliketosuggestafreepamphlet calledthe“ParentingCorner—Raisinga DrugFreeChild—Skill&InfoYou NeedtoKnow.”Itisonly11pagesand easytoread.Itisveryinformative,and thetableofcontentsreadsasfollows, with:Features,TheFamilyEffect,Talk ListenRepeat,TheDirty Dozen,Myth Busters,WarningSigns,LifeStoriesand Q&A.Irecommendthispamphlettoall
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Pleasedon’tstandonthesidelinesand thinkyourchildwillnotbetemptedtotry drugs.Fentanylisbeingdisguisedasprescriptionmedications.Theydon’tknow whattheyaretakinguntilitistoolate. Talktoyourchildrenandwarnthemnot totakeanymedicationsnotgivenbyyou.
Paul Bolton BethanyBeachEditor:
DNREChasproposedamandatethat DelawarefollowCalifornia’spolicyon emissionstandardsforautomobiles.This regulationwouldrequirethatby2025,35 percentofnewautomobiledealerships’ stockmustbeelectricvehicles(EVs). Startingin2035,justalittlemorethana decadeaway,thesaleofnewgasolineor diesel-poweredautomobileswouldbe bannedinthestateofDelaware.
Thereareanynumberofreasonswhy thisregulation,promulgatedbyanappointedofficialofastateagencyandnot byourelectedstatelegislature,isabad idea.Willtherebeenoughchargingsta-
tionsavailableforalltheEVs?Willthe electricitygridhavethecapacitytoprovideenoughpowerforallthesevehicles? Incaseoftheneedforevacuationduetoa stormoranyothernaturaldisasterthat disableselectricpower,howwillatransportationcatastrophebeaverted?How willthestatereplacethefundscollected throughtaxesongasolinetouseforroad maintenance?
Inaddition,thecostofanyEVwill makeitalmostimpossibleforyoungpeopleandmiddle-andlower-incomefamiliestopurchaseanautomobile.
Regardlessofpoliticalaffiliation,itis importantthatweprotestthismandate. PleasewritetoGov.JohnCarney (John.Carney@delaware.gov)andto DENRECSecretaryShawnGarvin (Shawn.Garvin@delaware.gov)tolet themknowyouareopposedtothismandate.Whenyouwrite,pleasecopyour statelegislators,GeraldHocker(Gerald.Hocker@delaware.gov)andRonGray (Ronald.Gray@delaware.gov)tohelp themfighttheimplementationofthe DENRECmandate.
Itisnotinthebestinterestofourstate orofDelawareanstoallowDENRECto followCaliforniatorushtoEVsandban gasolineautomobileswithoutassurance thatthisisthebestpolicyandbeforethe infrastructurecansupportthechange.
Jack andJoanGordon BethanyBeach
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Iwouldliketothank theDelawareGOPSenateCaucusfor sendingmetheirrecente-newsletter,focusingontheissueofzero-emissionvehiclestandardsmandate,includingwhat thiscaucusbelievesisnotbeneficialtothe
citizensofDelaware.
Afterreadingthiswrittenopinion,I dohaveonebasic,reasonablequestion: Hasthisspecificcaucus,political partyalwaysbeenopposedtoeveryissue that“moves”thisstateandthisnationinto the21stcentury,orarewegoingtobe constantlydirectedbythe RepublicanPartytolivingourlivesinthe Renaissance?
IamaskingthatthisgroupofSenate MinorityRepublicans“wakeup”and beginrealizingtheneedtogreenourenvironmentandhaveairthatisnottoxic. Noteveryissuethatyouoppose“boils downtodollarsandmoney.”
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DelawareSecretaryofStateJeff BullockrecentlyannouncedthatKarelinTorreswasselectedtoreceivethe 2022JohnLewisYouthLeadership Award.Theaward,inhonorofthelate CongressmanJohnLewis,recognizesa gifted,civic-mindedyoung Delawareanwhohasdemonstrated leadershipabilities,hasapassionfor socialjusticeandisimprovingthe qualityoflifeintheircommunity.This isthefirsttimethataDelawareSecretaryofStatehashonoredanindividual withsuchanaward.
“Karelin’sworkineducatingandencouragingnon-English-speaking Delawareanstovoteinthe2022ElectionsexemplifiedCongressmanLewis’s mission,”saidBullock.“Youngpeople acrossourstatearerisingtothechallengeandworkingtomakeadifference
inallsectorsoftheircommunities.This wasshownbythenumberofoutstandingnominationsthatwereceivedlast year,andIamproudthatmyofficecan showcaseachangemakereachyear.”
TheJohnLewisYouthLeadership Awardwasestablishedin2021bythe NationalAssociationofSecretariesof StatetohonortheextraordinaryaccomplishmentsofthelateCongressman JohnLewis.Hisachievementsduring theCivilRightsMovementandhis longtenureofpublicservicehaveinspiredandwillcontinuetoinspire Americansforgenerationstocome,officialssaid.
TorreswasactivewiththeVotamos WeVoteCoalition—acollectionof Latinxcivicengagementorganizations in Delawarededicatedtoregistering andencouragingHispaniccitizensto
vote.ThroughtheEntreNosotrasProgram,aradioprogramonaSpanishlanguagestationinSussexCounty, Torresworkedtopromoteelectioninformationaheadofthe2022elections, includinghowtoregistertovote,informationaboutcandidates,andthemailinvotingprocess.Throughstorytelling, Torreshelpedshapethelisteners’views ontheimportanceofvoting,particularly for first-generationAmericans,andultimatelyinspiredindividualstocasttheir ballotsforthefirsttime.
“Iamforevergratefultomymother, CruzMariaAlba,forallthesacrifices shehasevermadeforme.Iamthankful tomycommunityforalwaysproviding support,andIwouldnotbecapableof doingthisworkwithouttheguidanceof CarlaGuerrón-MonteroandCharito Calvachi-Mateyko.Finally,Iwantto
thanktheACLUofDelaware,Mike BricknerandMeeraDeevotaforbringing meinasapartoftheirteam,”said KarelinTorres,2022JohnLewisYouth LeadershipAwardrecipient. Inadditiontospreadinginformation aboutthe2022Elections,Torres workedwiththeAmericanCivilLibertiesUnion(ACLU)ofDelawaretorecruitbilingualpollworkerstopolling placesacrosstheStateofDelaware. Currently,thevisibilityofbilingualpoll workerstohelpbreakbarriers,including languagebarriers,iscriticallylow,officialssaid.
“ Torres’activismandpassiontoaddressthisissueledtotherecruitmentof anumberofbilingualpollworkersand shepartneredwiththeDelawareDepartmentofElectionstoplacethemin pollingplacesthatwerelikelytohavea hightrafficofSpanishspeakers.Asa resultofherefforts,everybilingualpoll workerwasabletowearabuttonthat said,‘HabloEspañol’(‘IspeakSpanish’), indicatingtovotersthattheyhadanadvocateintheroomthatwouldassist them.”
“Karelinisaremarkableadvocate andIhavebeeninaweofherpassionto championcivicengagementin Delaware’sLatinocommunity,”said MikeBrickner,executivedirectorofthe ACLUofDelaware.“Therighttovote isfoundationaltoeveryotherright,and Karelin’sworktoensureeveryeligible votercancastaballotmeansthatmore Latinosareweighinginoncriticalissuesthatfacetheircommunities.Importantly,Karelinhasledotherformsof civicengagementbeyondvotingtoensurethatthosewhoarenotyetcitizens andeligibletovotecanstillmaketheir voicesheard.SheepitomizesJohn Lewis’spiritof‘GoodTrouble,’andIam delightedsheisbeingrecognized.”
NominationsfortheJohnLewis YouthLeadershipAwardareopenin thefallofeachyear.
Eligibilityrequirementsforthe Awardinclude:
•Thenomineemustbearesidentof thestateofDelaware.
•Thenomineemustbe25yearsor youngerbythecloseoftheapplication submissionwindow.
•Thenomineeisrecognizedintheir communityforbeingcivic-mindedand improvingthequalityoflifeintheir community.
•Thenomineehasshownameaningfulcommitmenttoaddresscivil rightsissues,includingbutnotlimited tovotingrights,andtoauthentically bringaboutpositivechangeinhisorher community.
Submissionsfornominationsforthe 2023JohnLewisYouthLeadership Awardwillopenlaterintheyear.To learnmoreabouttheJohnLewisYouth L eadershipAward,visitde.gov/johnlewisaward.
Marlin Chase bringsyoutheSchellBrothers' curb appeal and qualityina smallcommunitysetting. Surroundedby natural wetlands and trails, this75homesite neighborhood can be your privateretreat.With accessto hikingandbikingon the bordering trails,thelessthanten-minute drive to the beach, and thecharminglocalshopsand restaurants indowntownBethany Beach,it isclear why homeownerslove this location.Call Marlin Chase yournewhomeatthebeach today!
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It’salwayshardlosingalovedone, butthetimehascometosaygoodbyetothebelovedBarbaraFarrell, 82,ofOceanView,Del.Shewas bornonApril14,1940,inWashington,D.C.,daughterofthelateJohn andMarthaSchultz.
Farrellwasveryactiveinhercommunity.Shewasamemberofthe IrishClub,theRedHatSociety,the OceanCityLineDancersandwasa memberoftheCheerCenter,where shedeliveredMealsonWheelsfor manyyears.Shelovedlife.Sheloved interactingwithpeopleeverywhere shewentand,mostofall,sheloved dancingandmusic.Shelovedallthe peopleinherlifeandwasalways willingtolendahandtosomeonein need.Shewasalovinganddevoted mother,grandmother,great-grandmotherandfriend,andshewillbe deeplymissed.
Inadditiontoherparents,Farrell wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,HubertE.FarrellJr.Sheis survivedbyherchildren,HubertFarrell(andBabette),JohnFarrell(and Tracy),DebbieFarrell,ColleenFarrellandLeighFarrell;hergrandchildren,Christopher,Marc,Ana, Amanda,Hailey,HannahandEric; hergreat-grandchildren,Layni, Camden,Teagan,Tristan,Nia,Eric Jr.,JasmineandKaikoa;andhersister,DorisSchultzNolan.
AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldonThursday,March9,2023,at 11a.m.,atSt.AnnChurch,691 GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach, Del.,wherefriendsmayvisitbeginningat10a.m.Intermentwilltake placeatGateofHeavenCemeteryin SilverSpring,Md.,atalaterdate. Arrangementshavebeenentrustedto ParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,ClarksvilleChapel,Ocean View,Del.Farrell’slifememorial webpageandhervirtualguestbook areonlineatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Marabella“Belle”(Hall)Hitchens, 70,ofMillsboro,Del.,peacefully passedawayatherhomeonFeb.16, 2023.ShewasbornonDec.17, 1952,inMillsboro,tothelate EverettL.HallSr.andBetty(Jackson)Hall.Shewascourageousinher battleagainstcancer,andshenever complained.Sheremainedverypositiveandencouragingtoothers throughoutthatjourney.Shewasa womanoffaith,andsheknewGod hadherback.
HitchensworkedattheVlasic PickleplantinMillsboro,Del.,for morethan25years,andlater,asa telleratFultonBankinGeorgetown, Del.Recently,shewasself-employed, providingcleaningservicesinthe LewesBeacharea.Inherearlyeducationaljourney,shehadattended WarwickSchool(#225)inMillsboro andWilliamC.JasonHighSchool inGeorgetown.In1970,shegraduatedfromSussexCentralHigh SchoolinGeorgetown.
OnDec.31,1970,shemarriedthe loveofherlife,WilliamM.Hitchens Sr.Shewasthegrandchampionof Scrabbleandenjoyeddoingpuzzles. Shewasalwaysthelifeoftheparty, andenjoyedspendingtimewithher familyandfriends.Herfavoritecompanionwasherdachshund,Chico. Shesharedmanyjoyousmoments withhim.Hitchensneverknewa stranger.Shehadnoproblemconnectingwithpeoplefromvarious backgroundsandexperiences.
Hitchenswasprecededindeath byherparents,BettyHalland EverettHallSr.;andherhusband, WilliamM.HitchensSr.Sheleaves tocherishhermemoryason, WilliamM.HitchensJr.andhis wife,LuAnn;brothers:Glendon(and Bonnie)HallofMillsboro,Del.,and Everett(andHaven)HallJr.ofDelair,N.J.;sisters-in-lawMartha
HitchensofMagnolia,Del.,Elva HitchensofMilford,Del.,Jennie HitchensofMillsboro,Del.;grand-
daughtersAlexaHitchensofAtlanta, Ga.,EmoniHitchensofPineBluff, Ark.,andBrittanyThomasofSavannah,Ga.;twogreat-granddaughters, JordynTaylorandKamrynJackson ofPineBluff;andahostofnieces, nephewsandcousins.Specialfriends includeKathieSunkett,Maureen Dempster,MaryJaneWilling,Paula Munson,SabrinaBalentine,Trudy Jackson,LaurenZakrociemskiand Sandra(Miller)Zacamitzin.Also, sheleavesbehindherforeverfriend Chico,whowatchedoverherand protectedheruntiltheendofher journeyonthisearth.
AtHitchens’request,therewillbe noservices.Thefamilysuggesteddonationsinhermemory,payableto BeebeMedicalFoundation,forthe
TunnellCancerCenter(PatientSpecialNeeds),902SavannahRoad, Lewes,DE19958.
GeorgeA.LeCatesJr.,60,ofLaurel,Del.,passedawayonSaturday, Feb.25,2023,athome,withhisfamilybyhisside.HewasborninEaston,Md.,tothelateGeorgeA. LeCatesSr.andNormaLeeMitchell LeCates.
Hewasemployedasamechanic forPerdueinGeorgetown,Del.,and laterinBridgeville,Del.,forapproximately33years.Heenjoyedallkinds ofracing,includingdirt-trackand NASCAR,campingandhunting
deer.Hewasknowntobeeasygoing, humorous,kind,lovingandhada hugeheartforhelpingothers.He wasawonderfulpartner,dad,poppop,brotherandfriendwhowillbe dearlymissed.
Inadditiontohisparents, LeCateswasalsoprecededindeath byhisbrother-in-lawAlFarley.He issurvivedbyhisfiancée,JoyceVotta ofLaurel,Del.;sixchildren,Chad LeCates(andDebbie)ofSeaford, Del.;ChrissyBrasure(andTim)of Delmar,Del.;George“Lenny” LeCatesofSeaford;ChrisSmith (andTara)ofLaurel,Del.;Jackie Aliff(andMikey)ofGeorgetown, Del.;andAngieSmith(andChase) ofLaurel.Heisalsosurvivedbya brother,JimmyLeCates(andTeresa) ofLaurel;alongwiththreesisters,
DianeToomeyofGeorgetown,Ruth AnnBoyer(andBob)ofLaureland BeverlyNichols(andJimmySteve) ofDelmar.Healsoleavesbehind12 grandchildrenwhomheadored, Cody,Zack,Julious,Aleckz,Alyssa, Gage,Grayson,Kenzie,Gavin,Jessa, DylanandBrixton;andspecial friendsRobertLockwood,Brad Johnson,andNeilandPattyHuber; aswellasextendedfamilymembers andfriends.Afuneralwillbeheldon Thursday,March2,2023,atthe WatsonFuneralHome,211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.,where friendspaytheirrespectfromnoon to1p.m.Intermentwillfollowat Carey’sCemeteryinMillsboro,Del. TheRev.MarkPhillipswillofficiate. Inlieuofflowers,adonationtoa cancerfoundationofthegiver’s choicewassuggested.Arrangements arebyWatsonFuneralHome,Millsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesent onlineatwww.watsonfh.com.
WilliamJ.Lovell,91,ofSwarthmore,Pa.,andOceanView,Del., passedawaypeacefullyathishome onMonday,Feb.20,2023.Hewas borninClayton,Ga.,onFeb.13, 1932,sonofthelateElijahLovell andDellaMaeColemanLovell.
Lovellformerlyworkedasamaintenancesupervisorfor37yearsatthe ScottPaperCompanyinChester,Pa.
Inadditiontohisparents,hewas precededindeathbyhiswife,BeatriceLovell,in2015;ason,Terrence KevinLovell;andagrandson, Nicholas.Heissurvivedbyhissons WilliamJ.LovellJr.ofSanDiego, Calif.,andJohnT.Lovell(andMargaret)ofSwarthmore,Pa.;adaughter,LindaMarieHockmanofOcean View,Del.;andgrandchildren Mackenzie,William,Joshua,Chad Jr.,Madison,RobertandErin.
Acelebration-of-lifeservicewill beheldonSaturday,March11,2023, at11a.m.attheParsellFuneral Homes&Crematorium,Clarksville Chapel,34874AtlanticAvenue, OceanView,Del.,wherevisitation willbeginat10a.m.Contributions
aresuggestedtoBrandywineValley SPCA,27918DuPontBoulevard, Georgetown,DE 19947(www.bvspca.org).Lovell’slife memorialandcondolencepageare online atwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
WayneW.Magee,72,ofRoxana, Del.,passedawaypeacefully,withhis familyathisside,onThursday,Feb. 23,2023,atBeebeHealthcarein Lewes,Del.HewasborninLewes onNov.1,1950,sonofthelate WilliamH.“Bill”MageeJr.andthe lateBetty(Bunting)Magee.Hewas agraduateofSelbyvilleHighSchool, intheClassof1968.
Heworkedinauto-partssalesfor themajorityofhislife.Heretiredin 2016,whilehewasemployedat NAPAinMillsboro,Del.Hehada greattalentinautobodyrepairand carpainting.Hegenerouslyshared hisskillswithacquaintancesand friends.
Whenhewasn’trestoringhisclassicautomobiles,hecouldbefoundat
thelocalcarshows,checkingout everyone’shotrod.Healsoenjoyed campinginVirginia,clammingand crabbing.Hewillberememberedby hisfamilyasbeingadevotedhusband,wonderfulfather,lovedbyhis grandchildrenandgrand-dogs,and hisdesiretocollectallthingsthatare “old.”
Mageeissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof52years,Patricia(Townsend) Magee;adaughter,CrystalLynch andherhusband,Brian;twogranddaughters,LizzieMurrayand MakaylaLynch;agreat-grandson, BraxtonWayneMurray;asister, SandyPutzandherhusband,Kevin; andabrother,BruceMageeandhis wife,Diane.
Afuneralservicewastobeheld onTuesday,Feb.28,2023,atthe FrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,43ThatcherSt.,Frankford, Del.IntermentwastofollowatRoxanaCemetery.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
BryanKeithParsons,60
BryanKeithParsons,60,of Georgetown,Del.,passedawayat EinsteinMedicalCenter,surrounded byfamilymembers,onFeb.17,2023.
HewasbornatMilfordMemorial HospitalinMilford,Del.,toHermanB.ParsonsJr.andGretaJean (Houck)ParsonsofFortMyers,Fla.
ParsonsattendedSussexCentral HighSchool.Afterthat,heworked veryhardtosupporthisfamily.He waswell-likedandhadawayof makingpeoplefeelcomfortable.He alwayssharedakindword,asmileor ajoke,justlikehisfather,which madepeoplefeelspecial.When speakingtohischildrentheydescribehimas“therock” ofthefamily, whowasloving,loyal,honestand willingtohelpanyoneinneed. Whenhewasn’tworking,helovedto gofishing,andhewasprobablythe MiamiDolphins’No.1fan.
Parsonswasprecededindeathby hisgrandparents,HermanB.Parsons Sr.,Elizabeth(Torbert)Parsons, LorenWilliamHouckandCoreine (Hart)Houck,allofMillsboro.In
additiontohisparents,heissurvived byhissisters,DebbraK.Parsonsof Salisbury,Md..,andKathyParsons SanchezofGeorgetown,Del.;his fourchildren,NatalieParsonsof Frankford,Del.,KatelinandBrianna ParsonsofSeaford,Del.,andBryan ParsonsJr.ofGeorgetown,Del.He alsohadfivestepchildrenwholoved him.Healsoleavesbehindfour grandchildren,Liam,Braeden,Skylar andKinsley;alongwithhiswife, KimberlyPowellParsons;aswellasa largeextendedfamilywhowillmiss himtremendously.
Thefamilythankedeveryonewho caredforParsons,atGeorgetown EMS,BayhealthHospital—Sussex CampusinMilfordDel.,andEinsteinMedicalCenterinPhiladelphia,Pa.,especiallytheICU residentsandLiliTeko,RN.“Your kindnesswillneverbeforgotten.”
AcelebrationofParsons’lifewill
beplannedforalaterdate.Everyone wholovedhimiswelcometoattend. Inlieuofflowers,adonationto“The GiftofLifeHouseinPhiladelphia Pennsylvania”wassuggested(the HowieHousegivesroomandboard totransplantpatientfamiliesata nominalcost,sotheycanstayclose totheirillfamilymember)at https://giftoflifehowieshouse.org, 401CallowhillStreet,Philadelphia PA19123.Arrangementswerebeing providedbyWatsonFuneralHome, Millsboro,Del.
DianeE.(Uniatowski)Rutkowski, 66,passedawayinherhomeatthe beach,surroundedbyherlovingsons, watching“MASH.”Appropriatefor Rutkowski,herpassingoccurreddur-
ingsunriseonAshWednesday,Feb. 22,2023.
RutkowskigraduatedfromSt. HedwigHighSchoolin1974and WilmingtonUniversityin2017,with abachelor’sdegreeinearlychildhoodeducation.Priortoattending college,herlifewasdedicatedtoprovidingloveandcareformanychildreninthecommunity.Mostof themhaveremainedpartofthefamilyandcontinuetobenefitfromthe lifelessonslearnedwhileinhercare.
Throughoutherlife,shecoached basketballandsoftball,volunteered numeroushoursattheSt.Hedwig PolishFestival,moderatedthe churchyouthgroup,andaidedand enrichedthelivesofindividualswith exceptionalneeds.Shehadthevoice ofanangelandsharedherpassion formusicthroughtheatreandchoir. Unbeknownsttomany,shewasatalentedguitarist.Sheenjoyedmany things,butmostnotablyhertimeat 479,gardening,fishing,andjust beingwithfriendsandfamily.
Rutkowskiwasprecededindeath byherfather,TheodoreUniatowski, andmother,DorisBarker;herclosest anddearestfriend,ChristineSosnowski;herformerhusband,Edward RutkowskiJr.;andherbrotherJoe.
SheissurvivedbyhersonsMatthew (andAnnessa),Brian(andLiz)and Michael;andherprideandjoy,her grandchildren,MatthewJr.,BrianJr., Oscar,PaytonandBenjamin.Additionalsurvivorsincludeherbrothers TedUniatowski(andSandy)and TonyUniatowski(andCarole);her sisters,MaryLy nnMoroney(and Terry)andDeniseBlevins;herinlaws,SteveRutkowski,Marianne (Franco)D’AlessioandJeanneDiAmico(andLou);andherestranged sonEdwardRutkowskiIII.Thereare manyniecesandnephewswhowill trulymissherloveaswell.
Thefamilyinvitedeveryonetoa celebrationoflifeforRutkowskion Saturday,March4,2023,from2to5 p.m.atAmVetsPost2at32592 LongNeckRd,Millsboro,Del.In lieuofflowers,hersonsrequesteda donationtoSpecialOlympics Delaware,atwww.sode.org.
CharlesB.‘Charlie’ScottSr.,85
CharlesB.“Charlie”ScottSr.,85, passedawayonSaturday,Feb.25, 2023,atAtlanticShoresNursing& RehabilitationCenterinMillsboro, Del.HewasborninGeorgetown, Del.,onJan.7,1938,tothelate GlennandEthelScott.
Scottworkedinmanydifferent occupations.Hislongestemployment wasdeliveringpropaneforCollins& Ryan,laternamedPargasand,ulti-
mately,SuburbanPropane,foratotal of34.5years.Heneversawa stranger,enjoyedsaltwaterandfreshwaterfishing,campingatCherrystoneCampgroundinVirginia,and talkingwithpeople.Hewouldalways endaconversationwitheveryoneby saying,“Nowremember,youareimportant!”Hereallylookedforwardto havingSabbathBibleStudyon WRBG106.5inMillsboro,withJoe, theowner-operatorofthestation.
Inadditiontohisparents,Scott wasprecededindeathbyfivebrothers,Glenn“Bud”Scott,John“Jack” S cott,DonaldLeeScott,JamesEdwardScottandSteveScott;andtwo sisters,BarbaraS.JohnsonandDoris Lloyd;andhisbrothers-in-lawCarltonWorkmanandJamesLloyd;as wellassister-in-lawGeraldineScott anddaughter-in-lawMaryE.Scott. Heissurvivedbyhiswifeof64 years,MargaretEllenScott;andhis son,CharlesB.ScottJr.Heisalso survivedbyhisbrotherRichardE. JohnsonSr.;sisterEllenWorkman; twosisters-in-law,JeanScottand JudyScott;aswellasseveralnieces andnephewswhomhelovedvery much.Heleavesbehindmanyspecial friends,includingAustinOkie, RobertTruittSr.andJoeDalessandro,andclassmatesSamWilsonand PhyllisSmith;aswellasmanyother lifelongfriendsandneighbors.
Atimeofviewingandvisitation
willbeheldattheWatsonFuneral Home,Millsboro,Del.,onFriday, March3,2023,fromnoonuntil1 p.m.,withafuneralservicetofollow at1p.m.TheRev.HaroldBackus willofficiate.Intermentistofollow inMillsboroCemetery.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationstoZoarUnitedMethodist Church,incareofCarisaPepper, 24463GravelHillRoad,Millsboro, DE19966.Condolencescanbesent onlineatwww.watsonfh.com.
EleanorJ.Short,85,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Monday,Feb.20,2023,atherhome. ShewasborninMilton,Del.,on Feb.28,1937,daughterofthelate UhlandT.PepperandthelateHannah(Johnson)Pepper.
Shewasahomemaker,proudly raisingherfourchildren.Sheenjoyed puzzles,reading,gardeningandtakingcareofherflowers.
Inadditiontoherparents,Short wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,DaleShort,in1999;anda brother,TobyPepper.Sheissurvived bytwosons,ReeseShort,andBrian Shortandhiswife,Debbie;two daughters,JeannetteShort,andGail Uffelmanandherhusband,Daniel;
InhonorofBlackHistoryMonth,the Mid-AtlanticSymphony(MSO),ledby Grammyaward-winningconductor MichaelRepper,willperformMarch911musicbythefirstAfricanAmerican womantohavebeenrecognizedasasymphoniccomposer.
BorninLittleRock,Ark.,toablack dentistandaCaucasianteacher,Florence Pricegarneredmanyaccoladesand achievedmanyfirstsasanAmerican composerduringherlife.Sheiswidelyregardedasoneofthegreatestcomposersin Americanhistory,accordingtorepresentativesoftheMSO.Shewasthefirst AfricanAmericanwomantoberecognizedasasymphoniccomposer,andshe wasthefirsttohaveacompositionplayed byamajororchestra,whentheChicago Symphonypremieredher“SymphonyNo. 1”in1933.Herworkswerealwayswellreceivedbycriticsandthepublicalike,accordingtotheMSO.
Price’slife’sworkconsistsofmorethan 300works,includingfoursymphonies, fourconcertos,chambermusic,musicfor varioussoloinstruments,choralworks andartsongs.
“Mostofherworks,unfortunately,
wentmissingfordecades,andthisundoubtedlycontributedtothedearthof performancesofPrice’sworksuntilrecently,”MSOrepresentativessaid.“Fortunately,in2009,atreasuretroveofherlost worksandpaperswerefoundinIllinois, inPrice’sabandonedsummerhome.This sparkedanexcitingrenewedinterestin Priceandherworks,andisbringingwelldeservedattentiontothemfromnew audiencesaroundtheworld.”
Price’s“SymphonyNo.1,”commonly forPrice’sworks,drawsfromthemusical traditionsofBlackcommunitiesinthe
U.S.(suchasgospelandjazz)andfrom WesternEuropeantraditionsthatPrice wouldhavelearnedfromherstudiesat theNewEnglandConservatoryof Music.
Thepiececonsistsoffourmovements, withtheopeningmovementfeaturing melodiesandrhythmsfromAfro-Americanfolkmusicandshowinginspiration fromAntonDvorák’s“NewWorldSymphony.”Pricefeaturesahymntuneshe composedinthesecond(slow)movement,andthefinaltwomovementsare
Howmanytimeshaveyouheard someonewithabackproblemtellyou it’ssciatica?Well,youmightbesurprisedtohearsciaticaisnotacondition.Infact,it’sasymptomofa probleminvolvingoneofthesciatic nerves.Thereareafewissuesthatcan causethisoftenverypainfulsymptom, andit’simportanttounderstand what’sinvolved,becausethereisavery goodchanceyouorsomeoneimportanttoyouwillneedthisimportant information.That’swhywe’regoingto takealookatwhatsciaticais,what causesthepainfulsymptomandhowit canbetreated.
Thebiggestquestionthatneedsa thoroughansweriswhatissciatica,
andtounderstandit,wefirstneedto understandthesciaticnerves.Thesciaticnerveisaboutthewidthofafinger,anditisthelongestnerveinthe body.
DidyounoticeIsaid“nerves”and not“nerve”?I’mbettingthiswillsurpriseyou.Therealityisthereareactuallyfivenerverootsthatmakeupyour rightandleftsciaticnerve.Thegroup offivenervesarecomposedoftwo thatarelocatedinyourlumbarspine, whichisyourlowerback.Thereare threefromyoursacrum—alarge,triangularshapedboneatthebaseof yourspinethatconnectstoyourpelvis. Thesefivenerverootsruntogetherto formyourrightandleftsciaticnerve.
Onboththerightandleftside,the sciaticnervetravelsthroughyourhip, throughyourbuttocksandthentravels
downyourlegandendsrightbeneath yourknee.Fromthere,thesciaticnerve travelsintoothernerves,whereitcontinuestorundownyourlegandinto yourfootandtoes.
Puttingallthisinformationtogether,sciaticathenisthepainthatbeginssomewhereinyourlowerbackand travelsdownoneofyourlegs.Itresults fromaninjurytothesciaticnerve.The injurycanbeduetoinflammation,irritation,orthesciaticnervebecoming pinchedorcompressed.
Oneofthebiggestcausesofsciatic painisaherniateddiskordegenerative diskdisease.Butitcanalsobefrom spinalstenosis(anarrowingofthe spinalcanal),abonespur,arthritis,an injury,orjustplainwearandtearaswe age.Manytimes,pregnantwomenexperiencesciaticafromthepressurethat
canoccuronthesciaticnerveasthe pregnancyadvances.
Whenpeopleaskmewhatsciatica painfeelslike,Iexplainthatthereisno singledescription,becausepeopledescribethepainindifferentways— whichmakessensewhenyouthink aboutthefactthattherecanbedifferentcauses.
Somepeopledescribejoltsofpain orsharp,shootingpain.Otherssaythe paintheyareexperiencingfeelslikea burningpainordescribeapins-andneedlessortofpain.Stillothersdescribeastabbingpainorapainthat theythinkofasanelectricshock-type pain.
Thepaincanbeintermittent,butit canalsocomeandgo.Ingeneral,the painisusuallyworseintheimpacted legthaninthelowerback.Itcanbe moderate,oritcanbesevere,anditcan comeonsuddenlyorgraduallyover time,dependingonthecause.Many peoplereportitisworseifyouaresittingorstandingforlongperiodsof time,anditcanalsobeverynoticeable whenyouengageinmotionsthatresult inatwistingofyourupperbodyor fromasuddenmovementthatcan happenwhenyousneezeorcough.The bottomlineisprettyobvious:itisnot pleasant.
Theriskfactorsvary,too.Among someofthepotentialcauses,Imentionedpriorinjuriesandagingasputtingyouatrisk.Beingoverweightcan alsoputyouatrisk,becauseitputs more strainonyourback.Ifthemusclesinyourbackandabdomenare weakyouareatrisk,becausethese musclesarewhatprovidesupportto yourlowerback.Diabetesisariskfactorbecauseyourriskofnervedamage ishigherfromthisdisease.Someothersareongoinginactivityandeven smoking,becauseofthedamagenicotinecancause.
Rememberearlier,whenIsaidthat there wasaverygoodchancethatyou orsomeoneyoucareaboutcouldneed thisinformation?That’sbecauseabout 40percentofpeopleintheU.S.will experiencesciaticapainatsomepoint. Givenitsprevalenceanditspotential impactonyourmobilityandqualityof life,it’sveryimportanttomakeanappointmentwithyourmedicalprofessionalifyou’reexperiencingbackpain.
Asyouknowfromourvisitsherein theCoastalPoint,Iamnotafanof self-diagnosis.Gettoadoctor,and bringyourmedicalhistorywithyou, includingalistofyourmedications andanysupplementsyoutake.Write downwhenyoustartedhavingaproblem,whethersomethingoccurredimmediatelypriortoexperiencingyour pain,suchasasliporfall,andany otherinformationthatcouldhelpyour doctor.Youcanexpectyourdoctorwill
TheChristianseasonofLentbegan Wednesday,Feb.22,andlastsuntilSaturday,April8.Ashasbeenthepracticeover thepastquarter-century,theSoutheast SussexMinisterium—madeupof13 churchesofvariousdenominationsinSussexCounty—ishostingaseriesof WednesdayPrayer,Soup&Saladlunches,
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fastanddrawfromtheAfricanjuba dance.Theworkisscoredfortwoflutes, twopiccolos,twooboes,twoclarinets,two bassoons,fourhorns,twotrumpets,three trombones,tuba,timpani,percussionand strings.
“Thispieceisfiendishlydifficult, whichmakesitthrillinglyenergetic.Itis enjoyingarightfulrenaissanceandbeing recognizedforitsworth.”
In2022,thePhiladelphiaOrchestra’s
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performathoroughexaminationand mayorderadditionalteststogetaclear diagnosis.
Often,doctorsreferpatientswith sciaticnerveproblemstoaphysical therapist,whowilldeviseaspecialized rehabilitationtreatmentplanbasedon yourspecificdiagnosisandyourtotal
opentothegeneralpublic.
Thelunchesstartatnooneach
WednesdayinLentandconsistofabrief serviceofprayerandpraise,followedbya simplesoupandsaladrepast.Thisyear’s scheduleforWednesdayPrayer,Soup& Saladlunchesis:
•March8,St.Martha’sEpiscopal
recordingofthissymphonyreceiveda GrammyawardintheBestOrchestral Performancecategory.
Theconcertwillbeperformedatthree venuesonthreedaysontheDelmarva Peninsula:
•Thursday,March9,7:30p.m.— EastonChurchofGod,1009North WashingtonStreet,Easton,Md.;
•Friday,March10,7:30p.m.—CommunityChurch,11227RacetrackRoad, OceanPines,Md.;and
•Saturday,March11,3p.m.—EpworthUnitedMethodistChurch,19285
healthpicturethatcouldplayarolein devisingyourtreatmentplan.
Here’swhereIgetbackonmysoapbox.Attheendoftheday,thequality ofyourlifeiswhat’sitallabout,so don’twaittogetthereliefyouneedto beabletoenjoyeachdaytothefullest.
BobCairoisalicensedphysicaltherapistatTidewaterPhysicalTherapy.He canbereachedbycalling(302)5377260.
Church,MaplewoodStreet,Bethany Beach;
•March15,Mariners’BethelMethodist Church,CentralAvenue,OceanView;
•March22,St.George’sMethodist Church,OmarRoad,Clarksville;
•March29,St.Ann’sCatholicChurch, GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach.
HollandGladeRoad,RehobothBeach.
Individualticketsforthisconcertcost $50perpersonateachvenue.TheMidAtlanticSymphonyoffersagroupdiscountforthepurchaseof10ormore ticketstoasingleconcert.
TheMSOalsomakesalimitednumberoffreeticketsavailableforstudents18 oryounger,whileticketsforaccompanyingparentscost$10each.Reservations arerequiredforthefreeticketsandmay bemadebycalling1-1888-846-8600.
Podcastsfortheseasonpreview,for eachconcert,andforspecialMSOevents
Thereisnochargeforanyofthese meals;however,afreewillofferingtoward theSoutheastSussexMinisteriumEmergencyAssistanceFundisgreatlyappreciated,organizerssaid.
areavailableontheMSOwebsiteatmidatlanticsymphony.org/podcast.Podcasts arepostedonthesitearoundaweekto10 daysbeforeaconcertorevent. Foradditionalinformationaboutthe 2022-2023season,ortoordertickets,visit www.midatlanticsymphony.org.Tickets maybeorderedbytelephoneat1-888846-8600.Acompletescheduleofthe 2022-2023season’sMasterworks&Ensemblesprograms,venues,times,and otherinformationisavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.
AutismDelawareannouncedthis weekthatDanGetmanhasjoinedthe staffofthestatewideautismagency. Getmanhassteppedintotheagency’s roleoffunddevelopmentandengagementdirector.Responsibleformeeting anannualrevenuetarget,Getmanis chargedwithachievingtheagency’s strategicvisionandinitiativesthat translateintooperationalgoalsandprioritiesrelatedtocommunityengagement,philanthropy,stewardship, volunteerismandcommunications.To thatend,Getmanwilloverseeallfund developmentinitiatives,whilesimultaneouslyprovidingdirectleadershipto funddevelopmentandengagement staff.
“Iamincrediblyexcitedandgrateful fortheopportunitytojoinAutism Delaware,”saidGetman.“AsafairlyrecenttransplanttoDelaware,Ilookforwardtomakinganimpactonthe familiesinmyadoptedcommunity.”
BeforejoiningAutismDelaware, Getmanworkedastheseniormanager of donorrelationsatMANNA,a Philadelphiacompanythatempowers peopletoimprovetheirhealthand qualityoflifethroughmedicallytailored mealsandnutritioneducation (https://mannapa.org/about/power-offood-as-medicine/).
Acertifiedfund-raisingexecutive (CFRE),Getmanoversawallof MANNA’sdonorfundraisingefforts, volunteerandcorporateteam-building programs,andboardrelations.Healso developedstrategiesforacapitalcampaign andmajorgiftstewardship.Getmanalsoledallpublicrelationswiththe localpressandmanagedMANNA’ssocialmediaandwebsitewhilecreating andoverseeingMANNA’sdevelopment budgetandprovidingstatisticalanalysis forstrategicplanning.
Inaddition,Getmanhasservedas theretailaccountmanagerattheMarch ofDimesandcommunityengagement anddevelopmentmanagerattheFood BankofSouthJersey.Theresidentof NewCastlehasalsoauthoredastandardoperatingmanualforvolunteer management.Currently,GetmanisaffiliatedwiththeGreaterPhiladelphia ChamberofCommerceandtheGreater PhiladelphiaMarketingCouncil,and servesasaboardmemberandmarketingcommitteeco-chairfortheAssociationofFundraisingProfessionals.
“Wearethrilledtogetsomeoneof DanGetman’sstatureandabilities,”said BrianHall,AutismDelaware’sexecutive director.“Asthepreeminentautism agencyinDelaware,weintendtoexpand ourservicestomeetthegrowing needinthecommunity,andweexpect togrowourfinancialsupportaccordingly.So,welookedforthebestinthe developmentfieldandbelievewe’ve founditinDan.”
ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
IndianRiverHighSchool
willpresentthehigh-campmusical“MammaMia!”withmusic bytheSwedishbandABBA,on March17-18,overSt.Patrick’s Dayweekend.Thedramateam performancesbothFridayand Saturdaynightareat6:30p.m. attheIRHSauditorium,and ticketsareonsalenow.It’saromanticcomedywithlotsofactionandisthefirstmusicalthe schoolhasperformedinthree years.
ABBAwasformedin1972 andwasmostactiveuntil1982. The2008filmversionof “MammaMia!”scoredbytwo foundingmembersofABBA, featuredactressesMerylStreep asmotherDonnaandAmanda SeyfriedasdaughterSophie. Therewasasequel,“Mamma Mia:HereWeGoAgain”in 2018,10yearslater,andmost recently,Seyfriedhasteasedofa “MammaMia!3”possiblestorylineforthepopularfilmseries.
ThisIRHSeditionwillfeatureJasmineSchaefferinthe roleofthemotherandHaley Tamayointheroleofthe daughter.Bothactressesare consideredco-leadsinthisperformance.It’sachallengingassignmentwithfast-breaking scenes,complexscriptsand tightmusicalscores.
SetonaGreekisland,thestorytellingmagicofABBA’ssongspropelsthetaleoflove,laughterand friendship.Audienceswillbehearingsongsincluding“Dancing Queen,”“SuperTrooper,”“Knowing Me,KnowingYou”and“ThankYou fortheMusic.”
ThisyearisthefirstspringmusicalatIRHS,becausethedramadepartmentcouldnotproducea musical-theaterplaylastyear. “MammaMia!”isafast-pacedmusical,andthemusicofthepopband canbesomewhatcomplicatedfor theIRHSconcertbandandchorale singers.Theschool’sbandboosters payforthemusicrights.
“‘MammaMia!’willbeverypopular,”saidtheboosters’president.
“TheshowisMarch17-18,and wepayforanaccompanistto playandhelptheperformers.”
ChantalleAshford,anIRHS Englishandchorusteacherwho leadsthedramateam,wassuccessfulingainingtheproductionrightsandmusicalscorefor thisperformance.
“Themusicneverstops,”said ZoeTuttle,aseniorwhowill playtheroleofTonya,afriend tothemothercharacterwhoadvisesher.“Itisaveryfast-movingmusical,whichhasrequired lotsofpractice,”shesaid.
“Wejustcompletedourfirst run-throughofthemusical,and it’sverycomplicated,”saidTuttle,whoisalsothedramaclub’s publicist.“It’saphenomenal play,andIjustloveit.”
“Everyonewason-boardwith doingthisplay,”shesaid,“and wewereveryexcitedwhenMs. Ashfordtoldusshehadobtainedtherights.”
Tuttlesaiditisimportantto keepthelinesmoving,and workinginsynchwithotheractorsisthekey.
“Wehavetokeepthepace moving,”shesaid.“Wecometo theGreekIslesforthedaughter’swedding.Ihaveonestorylinewithaguyandonesong, butit’sreallyasupportingrole forTonya.”Tuttlesaidthe motheranddaughter(andsuitors)carrythescriptandsongs.
Dressrehearsalswithfull makeupandcostumeswillbeMarch 15-16atthehighschool.
“Wearehopingforsell-out crowds,”saidTuttle.“Lastyear,we wereabletoperformadrama,and weearned$1,000fortheschooland dramadepartment.Wearehoping todobetterthisyearbecausemore peopleknowthismusicalshow.”
Ticketsmaybepurchasedby goingtotheschoolwebsiteat irhs.irsd.net.Ticketswillalsobe soldatthedoor.Theycost$12for adults,$8forstudentsandkids youngerthan12,andfreeforkids youngerthan5.Organizationswishingtosponsortheproductioncan reachouttoAshford,whoisthe facultyadvisorforthisproduction, atChantalle.Ashford@gmail.com.
AlecBartonofMillsborowasamong themorethan600studentswhograduatedfromtheUniversityofMississippi inDecember2022.
Barton,whomajoredingeneralbusiness,receivedabachelor’sdegreein businessadministrationintheSchoolof BusinessAdministration.
“CongratulationstoourDecember 2022graduateswhoaredistinguished bytheirdedicationtoacademicsuccess,” saidUMChancellorGlennBoyce. “ Theyaccomplishedsomuchduring theiryearsattheuniversity.Iapplaud themandcan’twaittoseealltheways theywillcontinuebuildingtheirlegaciesthatbeganhere.”
December2022graduatesareinvited towalkacrossthestageattheUniversityofMississippi2023Commencementexercises,whichwillbeheldMay 10-14.
TheUniversityofMississippi,also knownas“OleMiss,”isthestate’sflagshipuniversity.Its16academicdivisions includeamajormedicalschool,nationallyrecognizedschoolsofaccountancy, lawandpharmacy,andanHonorsCollege.OleMiss’maincampusisinOxford,Miss.
Morethan2,700undergraduatestudentsatCoastalCarolinaUniversity werenamedtotheDean’sListforthe Fall2022semester,includingHannah BrasureofFrankford.Studentswho maketheDean’sListhaveachieveda gradepointaverageof3.5orhigher (3.25forfreshmen)forthesemester.
Coastal CarolinaUniversityisapubliccomprehensiveliberalartsinstitution locatedinConway,S.C.,neartheresort areaofMyrtleBeach,S.C.CCUoffers baccalaureatedegreesin104major fieldsofstudy.Amongtheuniversity’s graduate-levelprogramsare27master’s degrees,oneeducationalspecialistdegree,andthedoctoratesineducation andinmarinescience:coastalandmarinesystemsscience.Theuniversityhas morethan10,300studentsfromacross the country,anationallycompetitive NCAAIathleticprogram,andmore than180studentclubsandorganizations.Visitcoastal.eduformoreinformation.
LocalstudentKatelynHarrisof
Millsboroisamongmorethan5,920 MiddleTennesseeStateUniversitystudentsrecognizedonthelatestdean’slist fortheiracademicachievementsforthe fall2022semester.
Toqualifyforthedistinction,anundergraduatestudentmustmaintaina currentsemestergrade-pointaverageof 3.5oraboveandearnatleast12semesterhours.
Harrisiscurrentlymajoringin recordingindustryattheMurfreesboro university.
Foundedin1911asoneofthree statenormalschoolsforteachertraining,MiddleTennesseeStateUniversity, locatedinMurfreesborolessthanamile fromthestate’sgeographiccenter,isone ofthelargestundergraduateuniversities inTennessee,withafallenrollmentaveragingmorethan21,000studentsfor the pastseveralyears.
AnumberoflocalstudentswererecentlynamedtotheDean’sListatthe CollegeofWilliam&Maryforthefall 2022semester.TheyincludeTaylorFischerofMillville,andGraceScottand MaxVogelofOceanView.
InordertoachieveDean’sListstatus,
afull-timedegreeseekingundergraduatestudentmusttakeatleast12credit hoursandearna3.6QualityPointAverageduringthesemester.
W illiam&Maryisthesecondoldest institutionofhigherlearninginthe UnitedStates.
KiraFucciofMillsborowasnamed toMontclairStateUniversity’sFall 2022Dean’sList.Fucciisalinguistics major.
Fucciwasamongmorethan6,000 studentsnamedtotheFall2022Dean’s List.Toqualify,studentsmustearna GPAof3.5orhigher.
“MontclairStateUniversityisproud tocallKiraaRedHawk!”representativessaid.
BelmontUniversityrecentlyannouncedthelistofstudentsrecognizedon theDean’sListfortheFall2022semester. Amongtheapproximately52percentof Belmont’s7,100undergraduatestudents
TheGeorgetownChamberand TownofGeorgetownarepartnering toholdtheirfirst(and,theyhope, annual)St.Patrick’sDayBlockParty, onSaturday,March18,fromnoon until6p.m.,intheparkinglotofthe CourthouseinGeorgetown.
Plannedare:
•Twobandsperforminglive music;
•Noonto3p.m.—Cocktailsat Three;
•3-6p.m.—livemusicfrom LoveSeedMamaJump;
•PhotoboothbyMikeBaker Photography;
•CornHoleTournamentcoordinatedbyLukeShockley
•Bake-off—everyoneiseligible toparticipateandcansignuponthe
Chamberwebsite;
•Kidsactivities,includingLittle TootTrain,face-paintingandmore; and
•Food,craftandinformationvendors(signupviatheChamberwebsite).
“Wearethankfultooursponsors forhelpingtomakethispossible— 1stStateChevrolet,PrestonAutomotiveGroup,Pro-Exteriors,DelmarvaTwoWayRadioandThe HunterEmoryAgency,”saidorganizerLindaPrice.
Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-1544or(302)396-2739;email info@georgetowncoc.comordirector@georgetowncoc.com;orvisitthe websiteatwww.georgetowncoc.com.
whoqualifiedfortheFall2022Dean’s ListwasErinHudsonofFrankford.
BelmontProvostDavidGregory said,“TheDean’sListachievement amongamajorityofBelmont’sstudent bodyexemplifiesourcampuscommitmenttoexemplaryeducationandthe successfulmatriculationofourstudents. Itisaprivilegetorecognizetheaccomplishmentsofourstudentsintheacademicspace,andtheUniversitylooks forwardtothecontinuedsupport,educationandgrowthofthosewhohave entrustedBelmonttoequipthemwith thenecessarytoolstothriveatthelocal, nationalandgloballevel.”
Dean’sListeligibilityisbasedona minimumcourseloadof12hoursanda qualitygradepointaverageof3.5with nogradebelowaC.
Located2milesfromdowntown
Nashville,Tenn.,BelmontUniversity comprisesnearly9,000studentsfrom everystateand33countries.Theuniversityoffersmorethan115areasof undergraduatestudy,41master’sprogramsandfivedoctoraldegrees.For moreinformation,visit www.belmont.edu.
AshlynStonebrakerofOceanView wasnamedtotheDean’sListatAndersonUniversityforthefallsemesterof 2022,theuniversityannouncedrecently. TobenamedtotheDean’sList,astudentmustmaintaina3.5gradepoint averageorhigherforthesemester.
“AndersonUniversitycongratulates AshlynStonebrakerforthisincredible accomplishmentamidunprecedented challenges.”
AndersonUniversityisdescribedasa “moreselective,”comprehensiveChristian
university,offeringbachelor’s,master’sand doctoraldegreesoncampusandonline.
TheUniversityofTamparecently honored2,044studentswhowere namedtothedean’slistfortheFall 2022semester.Studentsmustmaintain aGPAof3.75orhighertobeeligible forthedean’slist.
Twolocalstudentswerenamedto thedean’slist:KayleighGoodwinof Ocean View,majoringinfinance;and NicholasMarchettiofMillsboro,majoringinentrepreneurship.
TheUniversityofTampaisaprivate, comprehensiveuniversitylocatedon 110acresontheriverfrontindowntown Tampa,Fla.Theuniversityhasabout 200programsofstudyandservesabout 11,000studentsfrom50statesand mostoftheworld’scountries.
TheUniversityofRhodeIslandannouncedthisweekthatIsaacScarborough ofMillsborohasbeennamedto theFall2022Dean’sList.Students namedtotheDean’sListrepresent nearlyallofRhodeIsland’scitiesand towns,allsixNewEnglandstates,New YorkandNewJersey,andmanyother statesandcountries.
TobeincludedontheDean’sList, full-timestudentsmusthavecompleted 12ormorecreditsforlettergrades whichareGPAapplicableduringasemesterandachievedatleasta3.30qualitypointaverage.Part-timestudents qualify withtheaccumulationof12or morecreditsforlettergradeswhichare GPAapplicableearningatleasta3.30 qualitypointaverage.
ToviewtheentireDean’sList,visit uri.edu/academics/deans-list/.
Foundedin1892,theUniversityof
RhodeIslandistheprincipalpublic flagshipresearchandgraduateinstitutioninRhodeIsland.Itsmorethan 14,500undergraduatestudentsand 2,200graduatestudentsrepresent48 statesand76countriesacrosstheglobe, in 203academicprogramsforundergraduate,graduateandprofessionalstudents.Tolearnmore,visituri.edu.
KatelynBartolottiofMillsborohas beennamedtothedean’slistatFrostburgStateUniversityinFrostburg,Md., foroutstandingacademicachievement forthefall2022semester.
Tobeeligibleforthedean’slist,a studentmustcompleteaminimumof 12credithoursandearnacumulative semestergradepointaverageofatleast 3.4 ona4.0scale.
SituatedinthemountainsofAlleganyCounty,FrostburgStateUniversity isoneofthe12institutionsoftheUniversitySystemofMaryland.FSUisa comprehensive,residentialregionaluniversityandservesasaneducationaland culturalcenterforWesternMaryland. Formoreinformation,visit frostburg.edu.
BrandiMitchellofMillsboro,astudentatFairleighDickinsonUniversity’s MetropolitanCampusinTeaneck,N.J., hasbeennamedtotheDean’sListfor theFall2022semester.
ToqualifyfortheDean’sList,astudentmustcarrya3.2orbettergrade pointaverageoutofapossible4.0and beenrolledinaminimumof12lettergradedhours(fourcourses).
TheDelawareDepartmentofServicesforChildren,Youth&TheirFamilies,throughtheDivisionofPrevention &BehavioralHealthServices,isbringingapreventionprogramtoDelaware thatwillshowadolescentstheeffectsof experimentingwithdrugsthroughareality-based,interactiveprogram.
TheRealityTour,aprojectofthe nonprofitCANDLEInc.,launchedin 2003 andisnowanaward-winningprograminninestates.Forthefirsttime, withthefundingprovidedbytheSubstanceAbuseBlockGrant,theprogram willbeofferedinDelaware,statewide.
Theparticipantswillwatchskitsdepictingcriminalarrests,overdosesand funeralstodemonstratetheriskofwhat couldhappenifayouthbecomesaddictedtodrugs.Theywillalsoheardi-
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TheUniversity’sMetropolitanCampusfeaturesauniversityatmospherewith
rectlyfrompoliceofficersandindividualsinrecovery.Theskitsandpresentationsaredesignedtospark conversationsbetweenadultsandchildren,encouragingthemtotalkabout theirexperiencesandvaluesinorderto buildastrongfamilyapproachtopreventingdruguse.Thegoalistohelp youthlookbeyondthepresentandappreciatethelonger-termconsequences oftheiractions.Theultimategoalisfor everychildtobeproudtosay,“Ihave nevertrieddrugs.”
FounderNormaNorrissaid,“IcommendtheDepartmentofServicesfor Children,Youth&TheirFamiliesfor beingthefirsttorecognizetheadvantageofmakingfamilydrugprevention educationastatewideeffort.Reality Tourformsthefoundationforyearsof discussionaboutdrugsandalcohol withinthefamily.”
TheRealityTourwilldebutitsvolunteer-drivenprogramonWednesday, March15,from7to10p.m.atClear SpaceTheatreinRehobothBeach. ShowswillbeheldatTheCauseand
aninternationalperspective,attracting studentsfromtheU.S.andaroundthe world.Undergraduateshaveaccesstothe resourcesofamajorgraduatecenterand nearbyNewYorkCityasanintegralpart oftheirlearningexperience.
BellevueCenteronMarch23,andthe Bear-GlasgowYMCAonMarch25. AneventattheMilfordBoys&Girls Clubwillbeannounced.
“DSCYFisthrilledtobepartnering withCANDLEInc,BellevueCommunityCenter,CourageousHearts, BrandywineCounseling&Community Services,ImpactLifeandAttackAddictiononthisproject.Ourgoalisto promoteawareness,provideeducation andfacilitatedifficultconversationsbetweenyouthandtheircaregiversabout substancemisuse,”saidShellyLazorchak,directorofPreventionServicesfor the DivisionofPrevention&BehavioralHealthServices.
Programsarefreetoparticipants,but registrationisrequired,andchildrenmust beaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian. Forinformation,visit kids.delaware.gov/realitytour.Community groupsinterestedinhostingsubstanceabusepreventionprogrammingcanemail Rochelle.Lazorchak@delaware.gov.
“ThesemayhavebeenthemostimportanthoursIeverspendwithmy
Devotedtothepreparationof worldcitizensthroughglobaleducation,FairleighDickinsonUniversityis NewJersey’slargestprivateuniversity andfeaturesmorethan100liberalarts andprofessionaldegreeprograms,two
son,”officialsquotedoneparentashaving said.
“Iamleavinghereadifferentperson. Ididn’tknowdrugswerethatbad!”said asixth-gradestudent.
“Mysongraduatedhigh schooldrug-free.Inlargepart,IattributethattoourRealityTourexperience insixthgrade,”saidanotherparent.
“RealityTourpresentswaysforparentandchildtocommunicateonthis difficulttopic,”organizersquotedone educatorashavingsaidabouttheprogram.
Becausethisapilotprogramforthe division,feedbackwillberequestedto gaugeparticipantsatisfactionandengagement.
TheChildren’sDepartmentprovides servicestochildrenwhohavebeen abused,neglected,aredependent,have mentalhealthorsubstance-useproblems,and/orhavebeenadjudicated delinquentbytheCourts,aswellaspreventionservicestargetedtowardall youth.Formoreinformation,visit www.kids.delaware.gov.
internationalcampuses,dozensof partnershipswithinternationally renownedinstitutionsandspecialprogramsandstatuswithintheUnited Nations.Formoreinformation,goto www.fdu.edu.
Alocalgroupofvolunteersand visually-impairedpersons(whothe groupcallsVIPs)meetsonthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonth, from1to3p.m.,intheDelanyHall atSaintAnn’sCatholicChurchon GarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach.
Thevolunteersreadanddiscuss withtheVIP’sthelatestlocalnews fromtheCoastalPoint.Someofthe groupsaidtheycanrememberback whentherewasnodevelopment goingon,justlotsofchickensand farms.TheyzeroinontheHocker’s adsandespeciallytheobituaries.The sessionsusuallyendwithagameof trivia.
Thegroup,whichisnondenominational,startedmorethan25years agoandhadquiteafewVIPsand volunteers,butastheyearshavegone by,organizerssaidrecently,thegroup hasgottensmallerandsmaller.
“Peoplemove,peoplegetbusy withotherthingsand,sadly,people passaway.”
Theleaderofthegroup,ItaKavenaugh,saidtheyhaveaChristmas partyeachyearatalocalrestaurant andapicnicatJohnWestParkevery June.
“Wehaveamasterhotdog-griller. HisnameisHarryJames,”Kavenaughsaid.“Mostimportantly,we
pickupanddeliveraslongasaVIP livesintheOceanView,Bethany Beach,DagsboroandMillvillearea. Wehaveonememberwhoalways
bringsherbeautifulLabrador,Andy.”
Thegroupisalwayslookingfor newmembers—bothVIPsandvolunteers.Anyonewhowouldliketo
jointhegroupcancallKavenaughat (240)315-4361ore-mailherat itakavanaugh@gmail.com.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,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 care givers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisis free,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.
ScamSchool— JonBell,DirectorofBusiness RelationswiththeDelawareBetterBusiness Bureau,willleadaclassatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.onidenitfyingcommonscams thatpeopleinDelawareareencountering.To register,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall (302)858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaco urseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookClubmeetsthefirstFridayofthemonth at1p.m.todiscussafiction,nonfictionor classictitle.Thismonth’sbookisAnnPatch-
ett’s“T heDutchHouse.”Copiesofthebook willbeavailableatthelibrary.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
DayofPrayer— ThesanctuaryatCommunity ChurchatOceanPines(Md.)willbeopen fromnoonuntil1p.m.inrecognitionofWorld dayofPrayer.Allarewelcometocomeand prayfortheworldandnation.Formoreinformation,call(410)641-5433.
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis tea cher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
LivingBirdFeeder— JessicaShahanof theDelawareOrnithologicalSocietywill leadatalkatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.onhowtoturnyourbackyardgarden intoalivingbirdfeedertoat tractbirdson theirmigrationjourneys.Youmayattendin person,orviaZoom.TheZoomIDis850 67667681,withapasscodeof398006. Registrationisavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-82 37orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.
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MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary willbehostingasessionformakingafamilySt.Patrick’sDaycraftatnoon.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
March5
StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.
FirstService— ReverendSandraButlerwill leadherfirst serviceasthenewUnity TransitionMinisteratUnitySpiritualCenter at10a.m.At11:30a.m.,shewillleada 90-minuteclassonUnityBasics—apositivepathforspiritualliving.Theservice, lunchandclassareopentoall.
March6
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexer-
ciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact joli n.zumba@gmail.com.
AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.
ChixwithStix— Juliawillleadaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.oncrocheting,knittingandneedleworking.All skilllevelsarewelcome.Regis trationisappreciated,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome. Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublicLibr aryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’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.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMe thodistChurchhosts“TuningUp
theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTu esdayofeachmonth,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 willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.
WomenofWar— SusanE mory,thehistoric siteinterpreterattheOldStateHouse,will discusshowwomencontributedtotheWarof 1812,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.You mayattendinperson,orviaZoom.TheZoom IDis81991496951,withapasscodeof 972943.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,o verweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a
monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoservean d protect.Allarewelcome.
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 womena rewelcome.
LentenPrayerandMeal— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchwillhostaLentenPrayer,Soup &Saladeventfromnoonto1p.m.Thisis sponsoredbytheSoutheastSussexMinisterium.
Dine&Donate— TheCottageCaféishosting aDine&DonateforBetaSigmaPhiSorority —PreceptorOmegaChapter.From11a.m. untilclose,Cottagewilldonationaportionof proceedstotheSorority,andtherewillalso bea50/50raffle.Allproceedsraisedwill benefittheHowardGriseSchol arshipforIndianRiverSchoolDistrict-areastudentsand thelocalcommunity.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for
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twograndsons,DanielUffelmanJr., andJustinUffelmanandhiswife, Samantha;andtwogranddaughters, StacyHarperandherhusband, Mark,andRebeccaBosley.Sheis alsosurvivedbyfivegreat-grandchildren,MalachiBosley,LandonBosley, LoganHarper,AutumnUffelman andRiverUffelman;andasister-inlaw,JanicePepper.
Agravesideservicewastobeheld onFriday,Feb.24,2023,atMillsboro Cemetery.Condolencesmaybesent onlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
JeannieLeaSimione,61
JeannieLeaSimione,61,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Tuesday,Feb.21,2023,atBeebe HealthcareinLewes,Del.Shewas borninAlloway,N.J.,onSept.11, 1961,daughterofthelateJames WalterDavenportandthelatePatriciaLea(Zucchini)Davenport.
SimioneworkedforGeneralMotors,ontheassemblyline,priorto herretirementduetoherdisability. AftermovingtoSussexCounty,she volunteereddailyattheChristian StorehouseinMillsboro,Del.,for
morethanfiveyears.Shemade countlessfriends,andthatiswhere shemetherfuturehusband,Robert Golley.
Shewillberememberedbyher familyforherloveoffishing,asshe wouldfisheverydayifshecould.She hadabigheart,wasverygivingand lovedspendingtimewithherfamily, asthatwassoimportanttoher.
Simioneissurvivedbyherhusband,RobertGolley;adaughter, ShannanSimione;twograndchildren,KayaRoseClarkandColton Simione;andfoursiblings,Bonnie Davenport,JamieCheck,Jimmy DavenportandBobbyDavenport.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onThursday,March2,2023, attheFrankfordChapelofMelson FuneralServices,43ThatcherStreet, Frankford,Del.,wherefriendsand familymayvisitafter10a.m.IntermentwillfollowatGateofHeaven CemeteryinDagsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
JosephHarold‘Joe’Wood,78
JosephHarold“Joe”Wood,78,of Millsboro,Del.,wasswoopedupbya bandofangelsonFeb.20,2023.He madehisdaughterspromisehisobituarywouldsaythat.Hewasinsistent thathedidn’twantittosaythathe “passedawaypeacefully,withfamily
athisside”(thoughthat’swhathappened);hewantedanobituarywith “alittleflair.”
WoodwasbornAug.15,1944,in GlensFalls,N.Y.,tothelateHarold andAnnWood.Heattendedthe UniversityofRochester,wherehe methisfuturewife,Barbara.Heallegedlyproposedbysaying,“Barbara, I’mgoingtobeateacher.Willyou supportmefinanciallyfortherestof ourlives?”Givenhiswell-known senseofhumor,shethoughthewas kidding.Hewasn’t.
Aftergettingamaster’sdegree fromColgate,Woodwentonto teachFrench(andoccasionallyalittleSpanish)for30yearsinPr ince George’sCounty,Md.HisclassesreferredtohimasMonsieurDuboisor SeñorMadera(Mr.Wood,inFrench orSpanish).Manystudentskeptin touchaftergraduation,butnone wentontobecomeFrenchteachers.Queldommage!Afterretiring fromPr inceGeorge’sCounty,he spentsevenyearsteachingatSts. Peter&PaulinEaston,Md.Itwas suchachangethathethoughthe’d diedandgonetoheaven(or,rather —hethoughthe’dbeenswoopedup byabandofangels).
Hisfavoritepartaboutbeinga teacherwashavingsummersoff. FromJunethroughAugust,one couldfindhimnappinginhisback-
yardhammock,orreadingthelatest CliveCusslernovelinthepool.It wasexcellentpracticeforretirement.
Inadditiontoreadingandnapping,Woodloved(innoparticular order)hiskids,hisgrandkids(some calledhimPepère,somecalledhim Gramps,andonecalledhimParrot), hisdogs,agoodpairofflip-flops, JimmyBuffettmusicandallmanner oftchotchkes.
Inadditiontohisparents,Wood wasprecededindeathbyhissister, MelindaRomano.Heissurvivedby hiswife,BarbaraWood,ofLewes, Del.;hisdaughters,Sarah(andAlan) RynarzewskiofMedina,Texas,and Kathleen(andJason)Zawislakof Newnan,Ga.;hisgrandchildren Emma,Olivia,Noah,Mollyand Adam;andaniece,Julie(andJeff) LittleofSmithfield,R.I.Hewillbe metattherainbowbridgebyMinnie, Otto,Tucker,EllieandGeorge.
AMassofChristianBurialwasto beheldMonday,Feb.27,2023,atSt. Edmond’sCatholicChurch,409 KingCharlesAve.,RehobothBeach, Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggesteddonationstoananimal shelterofthegiver’schoice.ArrangementswereprovidedbyWatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.
$1,445.
agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.
TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoasta lLibraryis hostingaTruecrimeClubmeetingat2p.m. Thismonth,thegroupwilllookatthecaseof DianeDowns.ThesuggestedreadisAnn Rule’s“SmallSacrifices.”Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.AZoommeetingisavailableatID: 89020199684.Thepasscodeis226713.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:3 0a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
PizzaandPaperbacks— ThePizzaandPaperbacksTeenBookclubmeetsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.Participants canreadabookoftheirchoiceandshareit withthegroup.Pizzaanddrinkswillbe provided.Thisisforages12-18.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-935 1.
FamilyLineDancing— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingFamilyLineDancingat
5:30p.m.Participantscanlearnorhone theirdancetechniques,workonflexibility andrhythmandburnsomecalories.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-base d,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee. Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregis trationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,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.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishosti ngacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,an danopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,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.
March10
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandre-
quired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingafridaymatineeat1p.m.The moviesarea mixofadult,childrenand familymovies.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
March11
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat11a.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisforages 6-10.Registrationisencouraged,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a m onthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
March12
StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute
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
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
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
features screened porch,
guest suite built over
garage. $465,000 Call Susan Mills
(Cell) #4446TM
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
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
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
Completely renovated 3
This duplex includes 804 & 806 Moore Streetboth units. The property presents a rare opportunity to own two units side by side in Seaford, DE! Both sides of the duplex have been gutted & are ready for cosmetic remodel.
$249,900 Call Chelsea of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-382-6090 (Cell) #4141TL
ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.
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 benomeetingApril10becauseof Easter.
StorytimeattheFa rm— FrankfordPublicLibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’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.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclas s willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.
MSWordIntro— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingatwo-hourclassat10a.m.featuring hands-oninstructioninMSWord2016,includingcreating,editing,savingandprinting adocumentinasmall-classsetting.Youmay bringyourownlaptopwithpowercordifyou prefernottouseoneofthelibrary’s.Thisis free,andpr e-registrationisrequiredat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Wheth eryouareyoung
orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthatallowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoafurry, f riendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspirealoveofreading.Thisissponsored byPAWSforPeople.Registrationisrequi red,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
WethePeople— "WetheP eople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus w illbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild,with theheading,“AnInvitationtotheGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510or
atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.
Dine&Donate— TheSouthCoastalDEAARP Chapter5226willsponsoradineanddonate event,includinga50/50cashraffle,at NorthEastSeafoodKitchenfrom4to9p.m. Thiswillraisemoneyforcollegescholarships.Thisyear, theChapterisexpectedto award$8,000inscholarshipstoseniorsat IndianRiverHighschoolandadultstudents atDelawareTechnical&CommunityCollege.
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.
HappyBookers— JuliaandTheowillleada HappyBookersmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Theclubwillbediscussing AnthonyHorowitz’s“MagpieMurders.”You mayattendinpersonorviaZoom.RegistrationisrequiredforZoomparticipation,andis availabl eatsouthcoastl.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.
HistoricalPresentation— TheHistoricVillageinOceanViewispresentingthenextinstallmentintheirlectureseriesatHall’sStore EducationandVisitorCenterat7p.m. GeorgeKent,anOceanViewresidentand PrincipalCartographerandMappingSupervi-
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sorattheDelawareStateHighwayDepartmentwilldicussthehistoryofDelaware’s mapping,andtheState’slongbattlewith borderdisputes.Tobecomeamember,visit hvov.org/membership.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302 )732-9351.
STEMWednesday— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSTEMWednesdayat5:30 p.m.—afunandeducationalprogramfor kids6-12.Registrationisrequired.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynch at(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee. Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.
March16
DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets
thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)927-0050.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.
SecretRosies— TrishChamberswillleadan informativepresentationatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.ontheSecretRosiesofWWII, agroupofmagnificentwomen,theirsecret actionsandthesurprisingimpacttheyhad ontheoutcomeofthewar.Thisisafree event,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat5p.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisforage s 6-10.Registrationisencouraged,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.
WelcomeSpring— DelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekiscelebratingOpening Dayfrom9a.m.to4p.m.Therearemore than200,000springbulbsplantedinfive maingardens—RhyneGarden,PietOudolf MeadowGarden,LearningGarden,FollyGardenandWoodlandsGarden.Membersare admittedforfree,andhavea$10feefor to ursandclasses.Non-memberspay$15for admissionandhavethesameclassandtour fee.Children16andyoungerhavefreead-
missionandtour/classfees.Reservetickets atdelawaregardens.org.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaTo register,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat4 p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.
TeenDIYMakerspace— FrankfordPublic Libraryishostingacollaborativespaceat5 p.m.whereteenscangatherandgetcreativewithDIYprojectsandactivities.This month,thegroupwillbemakingSqueegee art,anditisfora ges12-18.Registrationis required.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga
matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyc alling(302) 858-5518.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingafridaymatineeat1p.m.The moviesareamixofadult,childrenand familymovies.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLyncha t(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelawareBoatingSafetyClassattheMooseLodgein Frankfordfrom8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewho completethisclasswillreceiveaDelaware SafeBoatingCertificatebymail.ThisisrequiredforallboatersbornonorafterJan.1, 1978.Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$10perperson,andsign-instart sat7:30a.m. Pre-registrationisrequired,andcanbemade atUSCGAUX0531201@outlook.comorby phoneat(302)616-3175.
SpringBulbTour— StephenPryceLea,the directoroftheHorticultureandEducational programsatDelawareBotanicGardensat
GOGREEN! Submityour OpenHousesonlinefrom thelinkatthetopofour homepage.Visit coastalpoint.com today!
PepperCreek,isleadingaGuidedSpring BulbTourat2p.m.Membersareadmitted forfree,andhavea$10feefortoursand classes.Non-memberspay$15foradmissionandhavethesameclassandtourfee. Children16andyoungerhavefreeadmission andtour/classfees.Reserveticketsat delawaregardens.org.
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishosting“GamesUnplugged”atnoon, featuringboardandcardgames.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorb y calling(302)732-9351.
StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.Youmaypur-
chasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.
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 benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.
StorytimeattheFa rm— FrankfordPublicLibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’Farm at11a.m.Thisisopenforallages,andis weatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall
(302)732-9351.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevels at1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.
FeelingsRock— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingFeelingsRoc k,amusicandmovementprogramdesignedtohelpchildren under5andtheirfamiliesworkthroughemotions,at10:30a.m.Theywillalsobemaking acraft.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.
iPad&AppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneandApple deviceusersofallskilllevelsarewelcometo attendthissupportgroupmeetingatSouth
CoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetipsandaskquestions.Attendin-personorviaZoom. Registrationisre quired,andavailableonline atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
CelticMusic— SouthCoastalLibrarywillhost a3p.m.freeCelticMusicconcertpresented byWillowTree.Registrationisencouraged, andavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.
AARPLuncheon— AARPisholdinga luncheonmeetingatCrippleCreekCountry Club.TheguestspeakerisBobCairo, physicaltherapistfromTidewater.Formore information,c allMaryAnnDoughertyat (302)541-9412.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.
MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachment oftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost166 on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarinesand NavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedinthe Corps,livinginWorcesterorSussexC ounties,arewelcometojointomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefo cus 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. Regis trationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.
CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingatabletopboardgamethatfeaturesusing evidenceandcluestosolveafictionalmurder at5p.m.Forages14throughadult.Itisfree, andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationis required,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.
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Carexisagreatchoicetouseasagardenedging,aswellasareplacementfor turf grass,asmanyhandledmowingquite well(andneeditlessfrequently).Carex canbeanexceptionaloptionifyouare lookingtoreplaceyourlawnwithaless costly,moresustainableoption,andthey arewonderfuloptionsforsuppressing weeds.Sincesedgesarebunchinggrass (grownintufts,ratherthanassod)and havegreatrootsystems,theyprovideecologicalimportancetoyourgardens.
Carexcangrowinwetlands,fullshade, sandandsun.Justmakesuretoselectthe correctoneforyoursituation.Theyarea goodchoicewhenplantedcollectivelyto beagroundcoverorforerosionsolution.
Thecarexgenushassomanydifferent varietiestochoosefrom,soifyoumake sureyouareselectingtherightonefor yoursunandsoilrequirements,youcan’t gowrong.Theyareverylow-maintenance,greatweedsuppressors,andcanbe usedsinglyoringroups.Thecarexare evergreen—thecarexlaxiculmis“Hobb” BunnyBluethatIplantedlastyearstayed
greenthroughoutthewinter.
Carexlooksstunningplantedunder hydrangeasorserviceberry,andintermingledwithfloweringbulbs,ferns,wild strawberry,columbine,Solomon’sseal,iris andachillea.Amongstshadetrees,carex mixedwithVirginiabellsandwoodland phloxwouldbeashowstopper.What makesthisplantgreatfortheareaisthat carexisdeer-andrabbit-resistant,and somecangrowinclayordunes.
Justlikegrasses,carexcanaddbeautifultexturetoyourgarden.YouallknowI amallaboutthebarkontrees.Well,Iam justaspassionateabouttextureingardens. Ifyouaregoingforthemeadowlook,you shouldhaveatleast60percentgrass,or foraperennialmixedgarden,around35 percent.Sedgesmixedwithgrasseswill giveyounotonlythetextureyouneedbut alsotheheightdifferences.
Carexsupportsbiodiversityingardening,whichwearelearningisextremelyimportant.
Severalbirds,includingturkey,grouse andwoodcock,eattheseeds,andavariety ofinsects(someofthemspecifictocarex).
Carexarelarvalhostplantsformoths andskipperbutterflies.Cherokeesedgeis hosttoAppalachianeyedbrown,Georgia satyr,Dionskipperanddun’sskipperbutterflies.Carexpensylvanicahosts36types ofbutterflies.
SedgeleaveswereusedbyNative Americanstomakerope,basketsand c lothing.
CarlLinnaeusestablishedthegenus
carexin1753.Itisoneofthelargest groupsoffloweringplants,from1,100 to2,,000andhasthemostdynamic chromosomedevelopmentofall.
Anarchaeologicalteamfoundswaths (burialwrappings)frommorethan 58,000yearsagomadefromsedges. EonsagoinTurkana,humansatea 35percentgrassandsedgediet.(Ibet wewereskinnythen!)
DuringWorldWarI,Germansoldiersusedquakingsedgeasastraw mattress.
Odd lyenough,skeletalremainsof Sudanesepeoplefrom2,000yearsago showtheyatepurplenutsedge(anoxiousweed).Theyhadsurprisingly healthyteeth,whichisbelievedtobe becausethenutsedgehasantibacterial properties.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevel swillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.
SeaGlassCanvas— Clairwillleadaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.ondecorating acanvaswithlook-alikeseaglass.Youmay bringyourownseaglassifyoulike.Thisis free,andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequireda ndavailableat(302)8585518orsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.
DaffodilswithKids— ROOTSYouthDevelopmentwillteachelementary-agechildren aboutthelifecycleofdaffodilsatSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.Childrenwillalso havetheopportunitytoarrangeasmallbouquetofdaffodilswithtwinetogiveasagift. Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicL i-
braryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Therei s 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,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(30 2)732-9351.
AdultCraftNight— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinganAdultcraftNightat5:30 p.m.,featuringDIYcleaningsupplieswith naturalingredients.Registrationisrequired. Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
March24
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided. Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)
858-5518.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingafridaymatineeat1p.m.The moviesareamixofadult,childrenand familymovies.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.
March25
Chicken&Dumplings— TheBishopville (Md.)VolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywill beholdingachicken&dumplingcarryout fromnoonto2p.m.atthemainstation. Chicken,dumplings,greenbeansandsweet potatoesareavailablefor$15perdinner.An extrapintofdumplingscanbehadfor$8.To reserveadinnerandpint(byMarch20),call (619)922-9950.
STEMKits— PeoplecanswingbySouth CoastalLibrarystartingat10a.m.topickup anEngineerEarlySTEMkit.Thekitshelp teachaboutthekeypartsofmostofthe commonshapes.Theseareavailabl ewhile supplieslast.
FamilyOpenHouseandAuthorVisit— AuthorAllisonWeistwillsharetheadventuresof“RoamingRiley”fromtwoofher childrensbooks.atSouthCoastalLibrary at1p.m.Librarystaffwillalsointroduce youtoalltheresourcesthelibraryhasto offerfamilies.Parentsmustaccompany children,andmaybringtheirdriver’slicensetoobtainlibrarycardsforthefamily. ThisishostedbyFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryandtheSouthCoastalLib rary.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginnerorad-
vanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingEngineerEarlyGrabN’GoSTEM bagsatnoon.Formoreinformation,visit fr ankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrary.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlya t6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.
AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.
WindDownTime— SouthCoastalLibraryis invitingadults tocomebyforanhourortwo at2p.m.tojustunwindwithagameinthis funandfreeprogram.Socializewithother adultsandmeetnewpeopleinyourcommunity.Participationisfree,andregistrationis
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March 5, 6 pm
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Sunday Services 10 am
Zoom Classes Available 98 Rudder Rd., Suite A1, Millsboro 19966 302.945.5253
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Shabbat Services: Friday, 5:30 p.m. through March 10
A Reform Jewish Congregation Call: 410.641.4311 for directions and information about services, religious school, membership, and social events. TempleBatYam-oc.org
11036 Worcester Hwy. (Rt. 575), Berlin, MD Only 20 minutes from Bethany Beach
FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
36806 Lighthouse Rd., next to Float-ors
SUNDAYS
SundaySchool-allages-9a.m. Worship&Celebration-10a.m.
FenwickIslandBaptist.com
“Loving
PRAISE & WORSHIP!
Wednes. Bible Study 6:30 pm
All Are Welcome!
Pastor Dennis Bradford 410.430.7104 mbsvp51@gmail.com
Rt. 17 & Daisey Rd., Roxana 34478 Roxana Rd.; Frankford, 19945
10 am: Joy - Adults 10:15 am
Young Adults Bible Study 4 pm CRASH Youth (for grades 6-12)
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Collison
302.539.9510
Rt. 26 & Central Ave. Ocean View
SUNDAYHOLYEUCHARIST
6-8 pm Momentum, a group for Teens Wellsprings International a healing & deliverance ministry for more information: ron@riveronline.church
Grounded in God’s Grace Moving in Christ’s Love
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am - or - join via ZOOM (call the office for info)
acrossfromMillvilleTownHall Pastor Wendy Butterworth 302.539.9077
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Pastor Terry Dougherty
TheBeaconBaptistChurch.net
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10 am: Small Groups for All Ages 11 am: Family Worship
WEDNESDAY 7 pm: Adults/KidsKlub/Teens
Je Smith, Pastor 302.539.1216
32263 Beacon Baptist Rd.; Rt. 26, Millville, DE 19967
8:00am 10:00am withmusic and onYouTube
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optional.Formoreinformation,ortoregister, visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcallthemat (302)858-5518.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.
Eco-FriendlyGardening— Locallandscape designerandnatureconsultantChantal Bouchardwilldiscusstheimportanceoforganicandenvironmentally-friendlygardening andhowitcanbeaccomplished,atthe SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisisfree, andregistrationisacceptedandavailableat southcoastal.l ib.de.usand(302)858-5518.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung
orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostinganopportunityat5p.m.toread aloudtoafurry,friendlytherapycompanion tohelpinspirealoveofreading.ThisisofferedbyPAWSforPeople.Registrationisrequired,andreadersofallagesandstages arewelcome.Toregister,visit frankfor d.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsess ionsfrom10to11:30a.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,moto randlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis
hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.
MedicareFraudInformation— South CoastalLibraryishostinganinteractivediscussionat2p.m.onsev eraldifferent Medicarefraudandabusescamsthatoccur daily.Thepresentationwillincludetake-home information,ashortsurveyandafewgiveaways.Thisisfree,andregistrationisapprecaitedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.del.us and(302)858-5518.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration i srequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
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.
March30
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswill practicecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson,orvia Zoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequired
fortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)858-5518.
ZooAnimals— TheSalisburyZooiscoming toSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.withlive animalstopresentaneducationalprogram forchildren.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requir edatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.
SpringPlantersClass— JanPoli,adesigner atDelawareBotanicGardens,isholdinga SpringPlantersClassattheGardensat 11:30a.m.Membersareadmittedforfree, andhavea$10feefortoursandclasses. Non-memberspay$15foradmissionand havethesameclassandtourfee.Children 16andyoungerhavefreeadmissionand tour/classfees.Reserveticketsatdelawaregardens.org.
YogaforBeginners— Frankfo rdPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouareyoung orold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthemind andstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay$20a monthforunlimitedyogaToregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromotelitera cy.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,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us
FRIDAY
8 p.m. on + WBAL
Lopez vs Lopez
In his defense, kids are really small. George (George Lopez) shows he is a less-than-perfect babysitter when he loses Chance (Brice Gonzalez) at a discount department store — somewhere between the sporting goods section and ladies fineries. Meanwhile, Quinten (Matt Shively) discovers Mayan (Mayan Lopez) has been holding out on him in the new episode “Lopez vs Second Chances.” Al Madrigal, Selenis Leyva and Laci Mosley also star.
8:30 p.m. on + WBAL Grand Crew
Bottling up your feelings goes well when paired with a nice Cabernet Sauvignon. Noah (Echo Kellum) responds to Simone’s (Ashleigh Morghan) marriage proposal, which leads the fellas to go on an adventure. Nicky (Nicole Byer) deals with tension between her and her secret boyfriend. And there’s wine in the Season 2 premiere episode “Wine & Traffic.” Justin Cunningham, Grasie Mercedes and Carl Tart also star.
SATURDAY
7 p.m. on R TVLND
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023
Get ready to celebrate the slime in spectacular fashion. From favorite movie to favorite family TV show, favorite breakout artist to favorite social media family, this year’s nominees span from “Hocus Pocus 2” to Tom Cruise to Ninja Kidz TV. It’ll be a night of laughs, slimes and good times. And did we mention favorite celebrity pet? We’re feeling a three-way tie between Piggy Lou Bieber, Toulouse Grande and Olivia Benson Swift. Nate Burleson and Charli D’Amelio host live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
8 p.m. on 6 LIFE
Movie: Black Girl Missing
As part of the network’s Stop Violence Against Women campaign, Cheryl’s (Garcelle Beauvais) daughter Lauren (Iyana Halley) is nowhere to be found. Authorities and the media dismiss Lauren as a runaway while focusing heavily on another missing girl, who is white. Cheryl and her 15-year-old daughter Marley (Taylor Mosby) enlist the help of a dedicated community of amateur internet sleuths to try to find Lauren in this 2023 crime drama.
SUNDAY
8 p.m. on & WBOC
The Equalizer
When the mother of a patient dying of a rare brain disease holds a hospital hostage in an attempt to get her daughter a life saving surgery,
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3 TNT (5:45) Movie: ›› “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015) (DVS) Movie: ››› “Bridesmaids” (2011, Comedy) Kristen Wiig. (DVS) Movie: ›› “The Intern” (2015)
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McCall (Queen Latifah) races to resolve the situation peacefully while dealing with pushback from government forces in the new episode “Do No Harm.” Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira and Lorraine Toussaint also star.
8 p.m. on 6 LIFE
Movie: Stranger Next Door
Retired police officer Rochelle Sellers (Vicky Jeudy) lost everything when she testified against a fellow officer. She now lives with her father as his primary caretaker. It’s a lonely life until a new neighbor moves in next door. Handsome. Mysterious. He is right out of her dreams. But when the sexy stranger becomes interested in her, he becomes obsessive. What started as a fantasy crush elevates into a dangerous game that risks far more than heartbreak in this 2023 thriller that also stars Skyh Alvester Black, Tim Reid and Tyra Tucker.
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We might be saying hello to the Season 23 premiere, but we’ll all be getting ready to say goodbye to coach Blake Shelton in his final season as coach. Alongside Kelly Clarkson, this season features Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan as coaches as America looks to discover the next great singer while not blatantly handing Shelton one more win for Team Blake.
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Season 20 features winners and finalists from 11 different “Top Chef” versions from around the world as they vie for the ultimate World All-Stars title.?This time the chefs return to the kitchen to battle it out in London before moving onto the grand finale in Paris.?This epic showdown marks the first time that the flagship edition of the series has gone abroad for an entire season. Host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons return.
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HiseyeslituplikeaChristmastree. BrendonBradfordfinallysawtheopportunitytoleadhisIndianRiverboys’basketballteampastLakeForest.
WithhisIndianstrailing41-40,the seniorscoringleaderthrewanextradeke (deceptivemove)intohisapproachatthe topofthethree-pointarc.Afterthedefenderrespondedtohisfakemaneuver,the firstteamAllHenlopenConference SouthernDivisionforwardracedthrough thelaneandconvertedlayupsonconsecutiveoffensivetripstogiveIRa44-41lead withlessthantwominutesremainingin regulation.
Bradford,whofinishedwithagamehigh19points,addedafree-throwa minutelaterastheNo.14seededGreen& Goldheldonforaresounding46-42 DIAAopening-roundplayofftriumphon Tuesday,Feb.28,overvisitingNo.19seededLakeForestinfrontofaroaring near-capacitycrowd.
TheIndians’(16-5)sixthstraighttriumphsendsthemtoWilmingtonon Thursday,March2,(afterCoastalPoint presstime)foraRound2matchupagainst No.3-seededHowardVo-Tech(14-5), whichearnedafirst-roundbye.
“Brendondoeswhathedoes,”saidIR boys’basketballheadcoachDevinMann.“I don’tknowwhattosayabout[him].Iwas comfortablebecauseIknewwehadthe bestplayeronthefloor!”
IndianRiverrecoveredfromasluggish firsthalfwhentheirlong-distanceand mid-rangeshootingfailedthem.Thegame wastiedat12-12afteronequarterbefore theSpartansoutscoredtheirhosts,12-2,in thesecondsession,totakea22-14leadat intermission.
“Wehitawalloffensively,specificallyin thesecondquarter,”saidMann.“Butat halftime,wemadesomeminoradjustments andwereabletogetgoing.”
TheGreen&Goldfinallyfoundtheir collectiveshootingeye,outlastingLake Forest19-10inthepivotalthirdsessionto takea33-32advantage.IRfinishedwith sixthree-pointbaskets—twoeachby BradfordandbyseniorsJamaalJones(nine points)andJamisonBender(sixpoints).
Juniorlong-distanceshootingaceJacksonStarkeyledtheSpartans(12-9)with15 points,andseniorCalifSpenceradded11 markers.
“Tonightwasjustaboutourresilience,” saidMann.“We’velearnedhowtowin
games.Iwasneverconcernedaboutwinningtonight.Wehavebeeninthatspot, andeverytime,we’vefoundawaytowin. Wearecomfortableinclosegames.
“Now,wehavetofocusbecausewedon’t wanttowinjustonegame,”addedMann, whoseteamisfourwinsfromcapturingthe school’sthirdstateboys’basketballtitle. “Wewanttokeepwinning.”
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sBrendonBradford,above, dashesthroughthedefenseofLakeForest’sCalifSpencer,left,andJackson Starkeyduringthefirstroundofthe 2023DIAAboyshighschoolbasketball state playoffsonTuesdaynightinDagsboro.IndianRiverwon46-42.Right,IndianRiver’sJamaalJonesdrivestothe basketwhilecoveredbyLakeForest's JacksonStarkey.
Thepostseasongrindisreal.Justask anywrestler.Thematchescomefastand furious,andthere’sverylittlechancetorecover.Anyslipupsonthemats,anda wrestlercouldfindthemselfontheoutside ofthebracketlookingin.Loseearly,and it’salongroadback.
FortheIndianRiverHighSchool wrestlerswhocompetedlastweekinthe HenlopenAthleticConferenceIndividual WrestlingChampionships,theyallfound thisoutwithsomefirsthandexperience. Alltold,fourwrestlerssurvivedthegruelingtwo-dayaffairtoadvancetothisweekend’sDIAAStateIndividualWrestling ChampionshipsatCapeHenlopenHigh School.
“Qualifyingfourwrestlersintothestate tournamentisdefinitelyapositive,butI thinkwecouldhaveadvancedafewmore,” saidveteranIRmatbossJeffWindish. “Wehavefourmorekidsthatplacedinthe Top8(attheconferencetournament)and areonthealternatelist.Sothereisa chanceofgettingafewmorethroughover thecourseoftheweek.”
TheIndianswilldefinitelybetaking threetostatesaftertheirfourthqualifier —TylerMcManus—hadtowithdraw outtoinjury.It’sanunfortunateresultafter somuchhardworkanddedicationthatthe
IRjuniorhasputintohisseason.
SophomoreJayvionChandlerprovedto theentireconferencejustwhathehas provennight-inandnight-outthroughout theseason,andthatisthatheisthebestin the165-poundweightclass.Chandler wentaperfect3-0inhismatchesatthe HACevent,takingoutSussexCentral’s JadynCraigwithan11-3majordecision inthefinal.Hereceivedabyeinthefirst roundbeforepinningWoodbridge’sLuke Chisenhallin56seconds,andthenposted a10-6decisionoverCaesarRodney’s OwenDixoninthesemifinals.
“Jayvionhadanoutstandingtournament,”Windishsaidoflastweekend’saction.“Hewasdominantineachofhis threematchesandfoundwaystoscorein allthreepositions.Jayvionhasworkedreallyhardthisseason,sotoseehiswork payoffwithaconferencechampionshipis great.Hejustneedstostaywithinhimself, keeptohisroutine,andkeepthemomentumgoingthisweek”atstates.
TheIndiansalsosawsophomoreEvan Forjanadvancewitha7th-placefinishin the138-poundbracket.Hepickedup threedecisionsinhisfivematchestoearn hisspotinthisweek’sstatetournament.
“Evanhadagoodconferencetournamentinaverydeepweightclass,”Windish noted.“His7th-placefinishallowedhim toqualifywithanat-largebid.Whena pointortwoistheonlythingseparating
3rdto7thplace,itspeakstothedepthof talentintheHenlopenatthisweight class.”
JuniorAngelMora-Salaswillbeheadingbacktothestatetournamentforthe thirdstraightseasonafterplacing6thin the144-poundweightclass.Hewas3-3 overallintheconferencetourney,which wasgoodenoughtogethimselfintothe finalweekend.
“Angellosttwoveryclosedecisionsbut battledbacktoensurehegothimselfon thepodium,”assessedWindish.
TheIndiansweretiedfor9thinthe teamstandingswithWoodbridge,at76 points.CapeHenlopenwontheconference’steamtitlewith256pointsjustedgingoutSussexCentral,whohad252.5 points.CaesarRodneywasthirdwith222 points.
IR’sSamuelLopez(106),Steven Mayfield(126),KyreeKnight(132)and TerrellLewis(285)areallonthealternate list,andstillcouldpotentiallyend upinthefieldof16atthestatetournamentshouldanyonegetinjuredoverthe courseofthisweek.
OtherindividualweightclasschampionsattheHACtourneyincluded:
106— AlexanderMcEvoy(Caesar Rodney)
113— MalachiStratton(Sussex Central)
120— NickMoore(CaesarRodney)
126—TrevorCopes(CaesarRodney)
132— NickWalker(CapeHenlopen)
138— StanleyPete(Laurel)
144—AndrewLong(SussexCentral)
150— NurrideenAhmad-Statts (LakeForest)
157— LukeBender(CapeHenlopen)
165— JayvionChandler(Indian River)
175— CJFritchman(CapeHenlopen)
190— AlexTaylor(CapeHenlopen)
215—PatrickDonahue(CapeHenlopen)
285— JosephBaynard(Laurel)
The2023DIAAIndividualState WrestlingChampionshipswillget underwayduringtheeveningofFriday, March3,atCapeHenlopenHigh School.Theactionwillcontinue throughoutthedayonSaturday,March 4, beforethenightsessionthatwill crownalloftheweight-classchampions.
Thehistoric“commitparade”continuesatIndianRiverHighSchool.
FouradditionalIndians’student athleteshavesignedcommitmentsto studyandcompeteincollegesports beginningthisfall.
ThemostrecentIRHScollege commitswerecelebratedatthe school’sauditoriumonFriday,Feb. 24.
Two-wayfootballplaymakerHaydenHall,standoutswimmersShane Hall(norelation)andThemos Rigakos,andboys’soccerandvolleyballstarCalebGalbreatheachparticipatedintheritualwhiletheirIRHS coaches,classmatesandteammates, alongwithfamilymembersandclose friends,celebratedthemilestones.
Thefoursigningsbroughttoa record24thenumberofIRstudent athleteswhoin2022-2023havecom-
mittedtocollegeacademicsandathleticsatNAIAorNCAADivisionI, IIorIIIschools.
Thatnumbercouldincreaseatthe Dagsboro-basedinstitution,whose enrollmentisjustover1,000students.
Lastyear,therewere18commitmentssignedbyIndianRiverHigh students—againoffourfromthe14 whosignedin2020-2021.
“ThecontinuousincreasingnumberofIRstudentathleteswhoare committingtocollegeswherethey willstudyandengageinintercollegiatecompetitionisanindicatorthat ourteachersandcoachesatIndian RiverHighSchoolaredoinganoutstandingjobofpreparingtheseyoung peopleforthefuture—bothinthe classroomandonthefieldandhardwood,”saidToddFuhrmann,the school’sathleticdirector.“Inaddition, ourstudentathletesaresettingagreat exampleofhowhardworkanddedicationintheclassroomandonthe
field[andhardwood]cancreategreat rewards.”
Herearethestoriesofthefour mostrecentIRHSstudentathletes whosehardworkandsuccesshaveen-
abledthemtosigntheircollegecommitments.
The outstanding grappler captured the 165-lb. weight class championship at the Henlopen Conference tournament in Milford, Delaware on Saturday, Feb. 27. Jayvion dominated his opponent in the conference final, winning by a score of 11-3. Chandler, who improved his impressive season record to 46 wins and only four losses, will compete for a DIAA state title at the individuals’ wrestling tournament to be held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes beginning Friday, March 3.
CoastalPoint•Submitted DainHurshofYork,Pa.caughtaDelaware-record25-pound8-ounce,38-inchblueline tilefishonAug.27,2022,fromtheAtlanticOceanwhilefishingontheOutnumbered,captainedbyChrisGraham.
Newstaterecordsforsixfishspecies ascaughtfromfreshandsaltwaterwere establishedduringthe2022Delaware SportFishingTournament,DNREC officialsannouncedrecently.Anglers landedtheirrecordcatchesfroma freshwaterpond,theNanticokeRiver andtheAtlanticOcean,wherethere werethreesaltwaterstaterecordsset,includingatautogweighingalmost21.5 poundscaughtfromaDelawareartificialreefsiteestablishedbyDNREC’s fishandwildlifedivision.
The sixrecordcatches,ascertified, were:
•A7-pound10-ounce,30-inch chainpickerelcaughtMarch5,2022,at McGinnisPondnearFredericaby WilliamMackofFredericawhilefishingfromhiskayak;
•A21-pound7.7-ounce,32-inch tautoglandedMay5,2022,atArtificial ReefSite11intheAtlanticOceanby BrentWiestofMilton,fishingfrom andascaptainoftheKatydid;
•A26-pound11.2-ounce,35.5-inch falsealbacorereeledinJuly8,2022,
fromtheAtlanticOceanbyMike Spayd ofWyomissing,Pa.,whilefishingonthe NoLimitcaptainedbyJonAzato;
•An89-pound3.2-ounce,63-inch cobiacaughtJuly15,2022,intheAtlanticOceanbyScottBrooksof Hockessinwhilefishingonthe Coughin’,captainedbyJesseCoulbourn;
•A25-pound8-ounce,38-inch bluelinetilefishlandedAug.27,2022, fromtheAtlanticOceanbyDainHursh ofYork,Pa.,whilefishingontheOutnumbered,captainedbyChrisGraham; and
•A48-pound3.2ounce,40.5-inch blue catfishreeledinOct.8,2022,from theNanticokeRiverbyJamesLordof Bridgeville.
Formoreinformationabout DelawareSportFishingTournament staterecords,visitde.gov/recfishing.Informationaboutthetournamentand staterecordfishalsocanbefoundinthe 2023DelawareFishingGuide,whichis availableinprintedformfromlicense agentsthroughoutthestate.
CalebGalbreath
Hometown: Dagsboro
Collegecommitment:S tevenson University
Schoollocationandaffiliation: StevensonUniversityisaprivateinstitutioninBaltimoreCounty,MarylandwithcampusesinStevensonand OwingsMills.TheMustangsare membersoftheNCAADivisionIII andcompeteintheMiddleAtlantic Conference(MAC).
Whatsportareyoucommitting toplayincollege? Men’svolleyball
Playerspecifics:The6-foot-4 boys’soccer,tennis,volleyballand Unifiedbasketballplayerisrighthand(and-foot)dominant.
Nameofcoachwhorecruited you: HeadCoachAldisBerzins
Describeyourrelationshipwith yourcollegecoach: “Wehaveagood relationship,andwearelookingforwardtoworkingtogetherand achievingsuccess.”
Whatwillbeyourmajors? Financeandcybersecurity.
Describetheemotionsyouare
feelingaboutyourcommitment: “I amextremelyexcitedaboutmycommitment.IneverthoughtIwouldbe playingacollegesport,especiallyone thatIhaveonlybeenplayingforone year.”
Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “StevensonUniversitypresentsagreatenvironment,friendly staffandstudents,andupdatedfacilitiesanddormitories.”
IRHSsiblings: Oldersister Chelsea(IRHSClassof2011) playedtennisandfieldhockey,and wasabandfrontbatontwirler.Older sisterLogan(IRHSClassof2016) participatedincompetitivecheerand wasalsoabandfrontbatontwirler. OldersisterMadison(IRHSClassof 2019)playedtennisandparticipated incompetitivecheer.
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,theadministration,AthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann,etc. “EveryoneatIndian RiverHighhasbeenveryhelpful withmysituation,especiallypeople suchas[formerboys’volleyballhead]
coach[Jim]BarnesandTodd.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourparentsandfamily: “Myparentsandfamilyarevery supportiveofme.They’vedrivenme to[distant]practices,gamesand tournaments.Theywerealsovery supportivebycheeringmeon.”
Whatareyourcareergoals? “To graduatefromcollegewithafifthyearmaster’sdegree,havefunplaying [men’s]volleyball,makesomenew friends,andreallypreparemyselffor theadultworld.”
Hometown: FenwickIsland
Collegecommitment: Salisbury University
Schoollocationandaffiliation: SalisburyUniversityisapublicinstitutionlocatedinSalisbury,Md.The SeaGullsaremembersoftheNCAA DivisionIIIwhosefootballteam competesinthetheNewJerseyAthleticConference(NJAC).
Whatsportareyoucommitting toplayincollege? Football
Playerspecifics: The5-foot-10 right-handedthrowingfootball standoutplayeddefensiveandrunningback,andcompetesinthelong jump,triplejumpandpolevault events[right-footed,jumpedoffleft] fortrack-and-field.
Namesofcoacheswhorecruited you: HeadCoachShermanWood andRecruitingCoordinator/OffensiveLineCoachDougFleetwood.
Describeyourcontactandrelationshipwiththecollege’scoaches: “Myfather[AnthonyHall]attended SalisburyUniversityandplayedwith severalofthecoaches[Wood,FleetwoodandDefensiveCoordinator RobDisbennett].WhenIvisitedthe school,Ialreadyfeltlikefamily.By thetimeIhadleftthatday,I’dheard manystoriesaboutmydadincollege fromthecoaches,andnoticedthat theheadcoachanddefensivecoordinatorhadtakenabiggerlikingto me.AtSalisbury,Ifeltcomfortable withthecoaches.Ultimately,that’s [whatcontributedto]mydecision.It was—inmyeyes—thebestfitfor me.”
Whatwillbeyourmajor? Physicaltherapy
Describetheemotionsyouare
feelingaboutyourcommitment: “At SalisburyUniversity,IknowIwill needtokeepthesamementalityI’ve alwayshad,keepingmyheaddown asayoungplayer,doingwhatIknow [Ishould]do,andlisteningtomy coaches.Ilookforwardtostartingon [thecollegegridiron]onSaturdays earlyinmycareer.Iwilldoanything [Ican]tomakethathappen,justlike Ididasafreshmaninhighschool.”
Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “Theyhaveverynicefacilities,butthemainfactor[inmydecision]isthat[thecoaches]wantme. Thecoachesarethemain[reason] whyateamanditsplayerssucceed.I feellikethesecoacheswilldoanythingintheirpowertohelpmake theirplayerssuccessfulonandoffthe field.”
IRHSsibling: OlderbrotherDaltonHall(IRClassof2022)played footballandparticipatedintrackand-field.
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,theschool’s AthleticDescribeToddFuhrmann, theadministration,etc. “My coachesatIndianRiverHighhave alwaysknownthatIhaveadifferent kindofdesireanddrivethan[most players].Theyhavenevershotdown anythingI’vesaidabouthowfarI wanttogoinfootball.Theyhave neverunderestimatedme.Itisalot easiertodothingswhenthepeople aroundyoubelievewhatyoucando. AsforTodd,Iwanttothankhim.I appreciatehimmorethanIcansay. Andtheschool’sadministrationhas alwaysmademefeellikeI’montop oftheworldviathesupportIreceivedfromthem.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourparentsandfamily: “Myfamilyhasalwaysbeenmy numberone[supporter].Theyhave supportedmeineverythingIwanted todo,evenwhenIwantedtoquit baseballand[competeintrack-andfield].Ican’treallythankanyone morethanmybrother,Dalton,foralwayssettingahighstandardforme to[equalandsurpass].Withouthavingthatcompetitiveness,Iwouldn’t beanywherenearassuccessfulasI am.”
Whatareyourcareergoals? “I wanttoearnasix-yeardegreein physicaltherapy.[And]inthe process,Iwanttobethebest.Nothingisworthdoingifyoudon’tplan ondoingitthebest.Iknowit’sa longshot,andI’mplaying[NCAA DivisionIII]football,butithasbeen donebefore.”
Extrapoint: “I’vewantedtoplay intheNFLsinceIwasalittleboy.I promised[myself]thatIwouldn’t giveinandthatIwouldgiveitmy bestshot.I’mholdingmyselftothat. IheardaMichaelJordanquotewhen Iwasabout8yearsoldthatIhave neverforgotten—‘Youmiss100 percentoftheshotsyoudon’ttake.’”
ShaneHall
Hometown: Selbyville
Collegecommitment: Salisbury University
Schoolname,locationandaffiliation: SalisburyUniversityisapublicinstitutionlocatedinSalisbury, Md.TheSeaGullsaremembersof theNCAADivisionIIIwhoseswim teamcompetesintheCapitalAthleticConference(CAC).
Whatsportareyoucommitting toplayincollege? Men’sswimming
Playerspecifics: The5-foot-11 swimmercompetesinindividual eventssuchasthe100-yardbreaststrokeandthe200-yardfreestyle,as wellasrelayevents.
Nameofcoachwhorecruited you: HeadcoachandAquaticsDirectorNateParsley
Describeyourcontactandrela-
Itwastheirfinalmeetoftheseason,and everysingleoneoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolswimmerswhowasabletoqualify lefteverythingtheyhadinthetankinthe poolattheUniversityofDelaware’sRawstromNatatorium.
Whilenoneoftheswimmerscamehome withanyhardware,theycertainlycouldcome homewiththeircollectiveheadsheldhigh, knowingthattheygaveittheirbestefforts.
“Coachingtheboysandgirlsisanabsolutejoy,”IRheadcoachColinCrandell saidofhisteam.“Igettobearoundmotivatedpeoplewhowanttoimproveinevery aspectoftheirlives.Ofcourse,swimmingis ourfocus,butwealwaysstriveforexcellence inotherareasofourlives,too.
Lastweekend“isjustaresultoftheeffortsputinallseasonlong,”hesaid.“I’mso proudofthemandtheiraccomplishments, butmostlytheirgrowthasateam.Like everyseason,wegothroughupsanddowns, failuresandsuccesses,butthisonefeltdifferent.ItjustseemedliketheykeptgrowingbeyondanyexpectationIevenhad.So,after [last]weekendandsometimetoreflect,I cansayI’mjustproudtoapartoftheprocess andguidingsystemforthem.Itwillbeajoy toseewhattheywillallbecomelaterinlife.”
Considerthisincrediblestatistic.It’sno secretbynowthattheIndiansdon’thavea homepool.Theyhaveaboosterclubthat raisesmoneytopurchasepooltrainingtime, aswellassomesitesthatofferthemtimein theirpool.And,still,ofalltheteamsatthe statechampionships,theIRboyscamein seventhplaceoverall,with108points.That isthehighestpointtotalforanyteaminthe HenlopenAthleticConference.
Additionally,seniorShaneHallcame 0.01seconds—yes,onehundredthofasecond—fromwinningamedalinthe200yardbreaststrokeevent,touchingthewallin 1:01.1,justbehindTatnall’sNilesCommodore’s1:01.Hewasalso8thinthe200yardfreestyleevent.
HallwasjoinedbyThemoRigakos,Evan PetersonandAlexArnoldonapairofrelays thatalsocameoh-so-closetoamedal,inthe 200-yardmedleyrelayand200-yardfreestyle relay.Thequartetcamein5thinthemedley relayandfollowedthatupwitha4thplace inthefreestylerelay.
TheIndians’Rigakosswamintwoindividualeventsofhisown—the50-yard freestyleand100-yardfreestyle.Heplaced 7thinbothofthoseevents.
HallandRigakoswereeachawarded Second-TeamAll-StateHonorsfortheirindividualperformances.
SalesianumSchoolwastheoverallteam statechampion,with343points,while CharterSchoolofWilmington(230.5),SanfordSchool(156),WilmingtonFriends (150)andSt.Mark’s(145)roundedoutthe Top5.Anotherprivateschool,TowerHill School,was6th,with128points.IRwasthe highestplacingnon-privateorcharterschool inthestandings.
Simplystated,itwasaweekendfullof
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•JimGraham
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big-timeperformancesfortheIRguys.
Asforthegirls,thecompetitionwas fierceandtough,andtheybattledlikethey haveallyear,buttheyjustdidn’tgetanyone toadvancetotheseconddayfromthepreliminaries.Thatdidn’tmattertocoachDana Schaeffer—who,asalways,spokeglowingly andever-positiveabouthergirls’effortsfollowingthepreliminaryround.
“Sadly,wearenotreturningforthefinals,”Schaeffersaid.“Itwasanemotional nightforthegirls,andtheirswimswere closetotheirfastesttimesoverall.
“JordanGonzaleswastheswimmerof themeetforus.Shedroppedalmosthalfa secondinherbackstrokeandafullsecondin her100-yardlegofthe400-yardfreestyle relay.Shekeptherspiritspositiveandemptiedherselfineveryrace.I’msohappythat shehadsuchagoodmeet.
“BellaScharpalsoputforthstrongswims againstintimidatingcompetition,andwas consistentlyfast.She’sstillawonderfulrole model.
“I’msoproudofallofthegirlsfortheir efforts.Thefieldofcompetitionisgettingso muchfaster.Forourswimmerstoholdtheir owninsuchanintensegroupisatestament totheirdevotiontotheprogramandbelief inthemselves.
“I’mgratefulfortheeffortsandsmilesall thegirlsputintothismeetandthewhole season.I’malsogratefultoourseniorcaptains,BellaandJordan,fortheirleadership tonightandallseason.”
Andwiththeendoftheseason,seniors
GonzalesandScharpwillbemovingon,but thecupboardisnotbarefortheIndians.Not accordingtoSchaeffer.
“I’mexcitedforourjuniorsBrynnCrandellandHeatherSmythsteppingintothe leadershiprolesnextyear.They,together withfreshmanLeilaHernandez,willbeimpartingtheirwisdomaboutthisstatemeetto theirteammates.Icancountonthemtolead byexampleinpractices,andtalkaboutthe levelofcompetitionwe’llface.Theirencouragement,combinedwiththetrainingpro-
gram,willsetthegirls’mindsetinapositive direction.Ilovedthisseasonandlookforwardtonextyear.”
Scharp,Gonzales,CrandellandHernandezcamelessthanasecondfromqualifying forthefinalsinthe200-yardfreestylerelay event,postinga1:52.72behindWilmington Friends’1:51.99.
UrsulineAcademywasthegirls’team champion,with298points,followedby CharterSchoolofWilmington(292)and TowerHillSchool(279).
TheNationalAssociationof HomeBuilders(NAHB)presented SeaLightDesign-BuildofDelaware withtwo2023NationalRemodeling Awardsearlierthismonth.One awardwasforthebestHomeAdditionandoneforbestHomeKitchen Remodel$100,000to$200,000in theannualNationalRemodeling Awardscompetition.
NAHBrecognizedthebestin craftsmanship,innovationandexcellenceinremodelingduringtheNationalRemodelingAwardsatthe InternationalBuilders’ShowinLas Vegasearlierthismonth.
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tionshipwiththecollege’scoaches: “Ihaveagreatrelationshipwith CoachParsley.Hesawthepotential inmethattheothercoachesdidn’t, andIcouldn’tbemoregratefulfor that.”
Whatwillbeyourmajor? Exercisescience
Describetheemotionsyouare feelingaboutyourcommitment: “I amveryrelievedtobecommitted[to mycollege].Iputinsomuchwork thispastyear,andtoseeitpayoffis rewarding.”
Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “SalisburyUniversityhasthe perfectcombinationofacademics andcampusforme.Itiscloseto home,whichwassomethingIsought forcollege.Ican’twaitto[compete for]theswimteam.”
IRHSsiblings: Olderbrother CameronHall(IRHSClassof2018) swam,andoldersisterAlexandra “Lexi”Hall(IRHSClassof2021)
ChuckColeman,ownerofSea LightDesign-Build,said,“We’re elatedtohavewontwoNationalRemodelingAwards.Beingamongst othernationalwinnersisanhonor. Plus,itspeaksvolumesaboutour amazingteam,experiencedcraftsmen andsupportiveclients.Itrenewsour continuedcommitmenttoexcellence andpushingthedesign-buildbar evenhigherthroughourupcoming projects.”
“TheNAHBRemodelingAwards recognizeremodelerswhoaredefiningtheindustry’sfutureandprojects whichdemonstrateexceptional
swamandplayedgirls’lacrosse.
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,theschool’s AthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann, theadministration,etc. “Thesupportfromourathletictrainer,Todd Fuhrmann,wasamazing.Without him,wewouldn’thaveevenhada pooltotrainat,soalotofcreditgoes tohim.Supportfrommycoaches likeColinCrandellkeptmegoing throughtheseason.Ihadalotof ups,downsandsetbacksindealing withillnesses,andColinkeptpushingme.Hehelpedmejumpthe mentalbarrierofbeingsick.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourparentsandfamily: “Iowemyfamily[adebtof gratitude]becausethey’vestuckwith methrougheverything.Myparents havesupportedmeadvancingmy swimmingcareerandstartingmein clubswimming.Clubswimmingrequiresalotofcommitmentandtime, andtheystoodbymethewhole way.”
Whatareyourcareergoals? “My goalsforswimmingatSalisbury
craftsmanshipandinnovation,”said NAHBRemodelersChairKurtClason.“Thewinnersoftheseprestigiousawardssetthestandardfor excellenceintheremodelingindustry.”
SeaLightDesign-BuildisacustomremodelingcompanythatservicestheDelawarebeachesarea.Over thepast11-plusyears,thecompany, alongwithitsemployeesandtrade partners,hasaimedtoprovidea5Starcomprehensivedesignandconstructionexperienceforevery customer.Theyspecializeinrenovationprojectsfrom$200,000,depend-
Universityaretosetafewrecords andmaybesetanNCAAcut[qualify fortheNCAAswimmingmeet].”
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Hometown: OceanView
Collegecommitment: Salisbury University
Schoolname,locationandaffiliation: SalisburyUniversityisapublicinstitutionlocatedinSalisbury, Md.TheSeaGullsaremembersof theNCAADivisionIIIwhoseswim teamcompetesintheCapitalAthleticConference(CAC).
Whatsportareyoucommitting toplayincollege? Men’sswimming
Playerspecifics: The5-foot-11 swimmercompetesinthe50-and 100-yardfreestyleevents,andrelay competitions.
Namesofcoachwhorecruited you: HeadcoachandAquaticsDirectorNateParsley
Whatwillbeyourmajor? Business Describetheemotionsyouare feelingaboutyourcommitment: “I amsuper-excitedforthisupcoming
ingoncustomerbudgetandscopeof work.Theyalsoaimtofosterstrong andcollaborativepartnershipswith areaassociationsandbusinesses.
ToviewSeaLightDesign-Build’s nationalawardwinningprojects,visit https://online.flippingbook.com/vie w/378475509/12-13/andhttps://online.flippingbook.com/view/3784755 09/20-21/.
ForadditionalSeaLightDesignBuildinformation,contactChuck Colemanat(302)537-2071orvisit www.sealightdesignbuild.com.
season.Thecoachesandtheteamare allsupportive,andarededicatedto excellence.”
Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “Thecampusisrelatively compact,butitalsohasenoughstudentssothatIcanmeetsomeone neweveryday.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,theschool’s AthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann, theadministration,etc. “TheIndian RiverHighSchooladministration hasbeenamazinginitssupportof meandallofmyteammates.The coachesareallsocommittedtomakingyouthebestathletethatyoucan be.”
Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourparentsandfamily. “Myparentshavealwaysenjoyed watchingmeswim.WhenIwas younger,myparentswerealwaystakingmetoswimpractices,andthey werealwaysthereformymeets.They willbesoexcitedtoseemeswimon thecollegelevel.”
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE, Chapters 160-2; 160-5; and 160-10 to modify to provide an amendment to Chapter 160 (Zoning) by action of the Town Council of Fenwick Island, Delaware at its regular meeting held on Friday, February 24, 2023.
The South Bethany 2023 Election will be held at Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, Delaware, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Positions Open:
Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. All seats are a two-year term, to begin on the 2023 Town Council Organizational Meeting.
Applications for Candidacy are available beginning March 3, 2023, and must be filed by close of business at 4:00 p.m. EST on March 23, 2023. Applications are available at Town Hall, via e-mail to: townhall@southbethany.org, or by calling (302) 539-3653.
Qualifications of Candidates:
Pursuant to the Town Charter:
6.5.1 Candidates for Town Council Member or Mayor shall have been a qualified voter of the Town for at least one (1) year prior to the date of election and meet the following requirements:
(a) Attained twenty-one (21) years of age
(b) A citizen of the United States
(c) Registered under the Town's voter registration ordinance (if one is in effect)
(d) Has not been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.
6.5.3 At least four members of the seven members of Town Council shall qualify as "Residents"* of the Town, pursuant to Charter § 6.31(d)(2) and shall maintain the status of "Resident" throughout their term.
6.5.4 The term of office for each member of the Town Council shall be two (2) years, and no person shall serve more than three (3) consecutive terms as Mayor, effective with terms beginning on or after the Election.
* A “Resident” of the Town is defined by Town Charter as:
Resident. A resident of the Town shall mean any natural person who has been physically residing within the Town corporate limits for at least thirty (30) days prior to any scheduled Town election, and who maintains residency within the Town on the date of election.
Town Council (3 vacancies). The Town Charter provides that at least four of the seven members of the Town Council (including the Mayor) must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.
Based upon the current composition of Town Council, one (1) of the three (3) Council seats up for election this year must be a Resident and two (2) may be filled by either a Resident or a Nonresident property owner. Each Council member shall continue, throughout his/her term of office, to maintain his or her residency status as described above.
CP 20230303
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Louis J. Travalini, Jr. of 31047 Willow Tree Lane, Ocean View, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
CP 20230303 1T
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
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A.
118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 2023217 3T
Sealed proposals for the Town of Ocean View, Open-End Municipal Maintenance Services, Project Number OVPZ&D 23-10 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.
The purpose of this contract is to establish a three (3) year agreement with a construction firm to maintain Town owned physical assets such as streets, sidewalks, curbs, open and closed drainage systems, buildings, roadway signs and pavement markings in accordance with applicable standards. The location of work is limited to sites within the Incorporated Limits of the Town of Ocean View, Delaware. Individual locations will vary in their context from within existing roadway, drainage systems, buildings and parks and recreation areas. Engagement will be on-call with advance notice for planned projects and upgrades. Project needs that impact the safety of the traveling public (vehicular, bicycle and pedestrians) shall require a 48-hour response for the repair.
Interested parties may contact the Susan Miller, at the Ocean View Administrative Offices for a copy of the Request for Proposal or for more information on this project by email at smiller@oceanviewde.gov.
Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Municipal Maintenance Services, Project No. OVPZ&D 23-10
The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.
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
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
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
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.
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Home offers panoramic open views of the Bay and undisturbed wooded wetlands. Situated just south of South Bethany in Bayview Park, a community surrounded by State Parkland. Perfect for the avid boater- boat lift, pier, docks, and boat slip. Southern exposure with windows and decks overlooking the panoramic views. This unique property has an owners’ home with separate guest quarters. Situated on 1 ½ lot. Rare and fantastic opportunity.
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$340,000 (DESU2036170)
Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472
Looking for a home out of Town with no HOA fees and lots of space? This home is situated on an acre with a wooded back yard. Plenty of parking with a possibility of addition of a utility building. The home has potential for expansion. Use your own creative and decorative design ideas. Just a short drive to shopping and restaurants. Also just a quick drive to the new Beebe Health Center. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.
$310,000 (MDWO2008322)
Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000
28449 REEF DRIVE, SELBYVILLE
Live The Vacation in Lighthouse Lakes!
Beautiful Waterfront 4BR/3BA Model-like home located in the wonderful amenityrich coastal community of Lighthouse Lakes. Situated on a large serene pond lot less than 15 minutes to the DE & MD Beaches this home boasts all that you need to start enjoying the coastal lifestyle as soon as you turn the key.
$599,900 (DESU2029870)
Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137
Located in the desirable community of Fleetwood Estates in Seaford. This 3 BR home is situated on a lot which is 1 acre.
Offering large rooms, eat in kitchen with lots of cabinets and a primary suite with large closets and a bath with a shower. Plenty of storage in the attic plus an outside shed. Don’t miss this affordable opportunity.
$269,000 (DESU2035728)
Call Noreen Scalice (c) 302-245-1108 or Paul Scalice (c) 302-604-8715
Looking for a "TINY HOUSE"? Look no further! Built in 1943, this Sears Modern Home was shipped by rail and delivered to the site by mule drawn wagons. Updates include kitchen cabinets, plumbing, electric, new vinyl plank ooring. Situated on .89 acres, there's