Coastal Point — July 28, 2023

MorrisseyhiredasnewFenwickpolicechief

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheTownofFenwickIslandhas hiredanewpolicechief,accordingtoa noticepostedontheTown’swebsite.

ThecouncilhashiredWilmington PoliceDepartmentveteranMichael MorrisseyofDagsborotoreplaceoutgoingChiefJohnDevlin,whosecontractthecouncilvotednottorenewin May.Devlin’scurrentcontractexpires

Selbyville,otherlocal towns,organizations receivegrants

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

FourmonthsafteraSelbyvillepolice officerwasassaultedbya25-year-old localmanwhiletheofficerwassitting inamarkedcarintheparkinglotofthe policedepartment,theTownreceived $270,000inCommunityReinvestment FundsfromtheDelawareGeneralAssembly.

AttheJuly3towncouncilmeeting, TownAdministratorStaceyLongannouncedthegrantandsaiditwillbe usedtobuildasecure,fenced-inareafor police vehiclesanda30-foot-by-40footbuildingforstorageandtraining. Thetotalcostisexpectedtobe $300,000,andtheTownwillpayanyremainingcosts.

InMarch,SelbyvillePoliceChief BrianWilsontoldtheCoastalPoint thattheassaulthadoccurredwhilean officerwassittinginhiscar,inbackof

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“Morrissey bringstoFenwick Islandmorethan 33yearsofpolicing experienceatboth thecommunity andnationallevels,”theTown’s statementsaid.Accordingtothestatement,hehasbeena part-timeresidentofFenwickIslandfor

20years.

Morrissey,thetown’sstatementsaid, beganhispolicecareerin1989withthe CityofWilmingtonPoliceDepartment. (WPD).“Duringhisearlycareerhe earnednumerouscommendations,includingtheKiwanisClubOfficerofthe Yearin1991.

“Duringhistenure,heservedinthe Patrol,InternalAffairsandCommunity PolicingDivisions.Morrisseyalso servedasthedepartment’sliaisonwith

theDelawareOfficeofHighwaySafety, writinggrantsandmanagingtraffic safetyprograms,whichincludedClick ItorTicket,CheckPointStrikeForce, andchildsafetyseatandaggressive drivingenforcement,”thestatement said.

Whileworkingasasupervisorinthe CommunityPolicingUnit,Morrissey managedthefederalWeedandSeed

Millvillejoinsothersinbanningmarijuana-relatedbusinesses

Compassioncentersnot includedinordinance

ByKerinMagill

Tuesday,July25,passedanordinance banningthesaleofmarijuanawithin townlimits.

Theordinance,whichpassedona 4-0vote,addsmarijuanasalestothree othercommercialbansinthetown, withtheothersbeingmassageparlors, adultentertainmentandtaprooms.

DefinedinOrdinanceNo.24-01as a“marijuanaestablishments,”businessesthatwouldsell,growortest cannabisarenowprohibitedfromoperatinginsidetownlimits.Theordinancefurtherprohibitssuch

prospectivebusinessesfromobtaining abusinesslicenseinMillville.

Theordinance,similartothose beingpassedorunderconsiderationin neighboringtownsincludingOcean View,isinresponsetothepassageof

Morrissey

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TheMillvilleTownCouncilon

(CouncilMemberRobertWisgirda wasabsentfromthemeeting.)

Vote To Protect Fenwick

* One candidate said “definitely, maybe” -- we all know what “MAYBE” means….

Janice, Jacque, Natalie and Kurt have worked FOR Fenwick and protecting the family-friendly community we all love and want to preserve. Their accomplishments include:

• Constructed sidewalks and focused on Route 1 safety concerns

• Developed fully funded budget without raising taxes and increased cash-on-hand by over $2 million dollars

• Restructured banking relationship increasing FDIC insurance to 92% from 51%

• Resiliency Study to address flooding concerns and installed valves

• Prohibited construction on Saturdays during the summer season

• Engagement with residents through “Messages from the Mayor” and social media

Finally, our team supported and approved the 2023 Comprehensive Plan that provides the vision and framework for Fenwick’s future.

Program—whichtargetedviolent crimeareas,seekingtoreplaceitwith productiveactivities.Morrisseyalsoobtainedgrantfundingtomodernizethe Wilmingtondepartment’sbicycleunit. HealsoservedontheFugitiveSafe SurrenderProgramledbytheU.S. MarshalsServiceandU.S.and DelawareAttorneyGenerals’Offices.

UponretirementinNovember2009 fromtheWilmingtonPoliceDepartment,Morrisseybeganhiscareerwith theAmtrakPoliceDepartment,which isafederal-levelpolicingorganization. D uringhistenurewithAmtrak,hehas servedinsupervisoryandmanagement rolesinthePatrolandCriminalInvestigationsDivisions,servinginWilmington,PhiladelphiaandWashington,D.C. Morrisseyhasextensiveexperiencein interagencypartnership,trafficsafety andgrantmanagement.

Morrisseyearnedhisbachelor’sdegreeincriminaljusticeandamaster’s degreeinjusticeadministrationfrom WilmingtonUniversity.Heisagraduate ofNorthwesternUniversity’sSchool ofPoliceStaffandCommandClass #479,andhascompletedseveralsupervisorytrainingprogramsattheSouthernPoliceInstituteattheUniversityof Louisville,thestatementfromtheTown said.

Morrisseyhasbeenmarriedtohis

wife,Kelly,anurse,for26years.The couplehastwochildrenwhoareattendingcollege,insouthernCaliforniaand Alabama.

“SothatMorrissey’stransitiontopolicechiefwillbeseamless,afterwrapping uphisdutiesforAmtrak, MorrisseywillbeginservingFenwick Islandasapublicsafetyliaisontothe TownCouncilinadvanceoftakingthe positionasPoliceChiefonSept.1,”the town’sstatementsaid.

“TheTownCouncilbelievesMr. Morrissey’sextensivebackgroundand experienceinWilmingtonandanationwideorganizationwillbeinstrumental inaddressingallaspectsofourtown’s policingpriorities,includingRoute1 safetyconcernsregardingspeedenforcementandcrosswalksafety.During hisinterview,Morrisseyoffereda90dayplanforaddressingthoseissues,and wearelookingforwardtoseeinghis planputintoactiontobenefittheFenwickIslandcommunity,”theTown’s statementsaid.

Theannouncementofthehiringof Morrisseycameafterseveralmonthsof tensionbetweencurrentchiefJohnDevlinandthecouncil,whichdeclinedto renewDevlin’scontractwiththeTown inadvanceoftheexpirationofhiscurrentcontractonAug.31.

Devlinfiledlegalactionagainsttown officialsinwhichheclaimedthat Magdeburgerhadenteredthepolice stationwithoutproperauthorization

whilehewasoutoftownattheendof April,andthatthenon-renewalhad beeninretaliationforhisaccusations againsther.Theannouncementofthe non-renewalofhiscontractcameatthe beginningofMay.

Devlinhadbeenamemberofthe FIPDformorethan20years.Hetook overaschiefinSeptember2020,following thedepartureofWilliamBoyden, whohadpleadedguiltyfollowinganindictmentonchargesoffalsifying recordsinvolvingweaponstraining.

Thecurrentchief’sattorney,Thomas Neuberger,saidonTuesdaythat“unless anewTownCounciliselectedinAugusttofixthis,allhomeownerscanexpectalargeincreaseintheirproperty taxestopayfortheseven-figurejury awardthatiscomingafterthechiefsues theTownandCouncil.”

The towncouncilelectionissetfor Saturday,Aug.5,inwhichMagdeburger andcouncilmembersJaniceBortner andJacquelineNapolitano,aswellasa newcomer,KurtZanelottiarecampaigningtogetheragainstchallengers JimSimpson,BernieMerritt,Kristina ClarkandGaryBurch.

Thehiringprocess

Magdeburgersaidthreelocalpolice chiefsconductedtheinitialroundofinterviewsandprovidedtheTown,“based

Millville

theMarijuanaControlActby Delaware’sGeneralAssembly.Ocean City,Md.,hasadoptedasimilar stanceinthewakeofMaryland’sown legalizationofrecreationaluseby adults.

InApril,Delawarebecamethe 22ndstatetolegalizerecreational marijuanaforadults,afterGov.John Carneyallowedtwobillstobecome lawwithouthissignature.

Underthelegislation,Delawareans couldbeginapplyingforlicensesto sell,testorcultivatemarijuanainMay 2024.

MayorRonaldBelinkonotedthat theSussexCountyAssociationof

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thepolicedepartment,onthephone followingaseparateincident,whena manranthroughtheparkinglotandup tothepolicevehicle.Heopenedthevehicle’sdoorandassaultedtheofficer.

Thefundallocationandotherswere listedbystateSen.GeraldHocker(R20th)inanewsletterhesentasanemail,stating,“TheGeneralAssembly recentlyapprovedtheCommunity ReinvestmentFundtoaidlocalnonprofitandgovernmentorganizations

Towns,whichrepresentsthecounty’s 24municipalities,opposedthelegislation.Belinkosaidtheoppositionwas relatedtothelackofsupportinthe legislationforeducationandsubstance-abuseprograms.Althoughthe legislationdidauthorizeastateMarijuanaControlOversightCommittee toestablishfundsfora“justicereinvestmentfund,”Belinkosaidheand othermunicipalofficialsdidnotfeelit offeredenoughtoDelaware’stowns.

“Wearenotheretodiscussthe meritsofmarijuana,”Belinkosaid, addingthathebelieveshavingrecreationalmarijuana-relatedbusinesses inthetownwould“takeawayfrom oursmall-townfeel.”HesaidtheMillvilleordinancedoesnotaddressthe regulationof“compassioncenters” sellingmedical-grademarijuana.

performingworkbenefitingDelawareans. Iworkedcollaborativelywithother arealegislatorstohelpsecurefunding forthesepublicprojects.”

Amongotherapprovedallocations were$300,000ofanexpected$3millioninfundsfromthefederalandstate governments,aswellasgrantsfrom localorganizations.

InFebruary,U.S.Sen.TomCarper (D-Del.)visitedandmetwithNanticokeChiefAveryJohnson,touredthe IndianMuseumandIndianCenter,and heardaboutplanstoupgradeboth buildings.Plannedisadding2,800 squarefeettothe22,000-square-foot

Well-Hearing is Well-Being

TownSolicitorSethThompson agreed.

“Compassioncentersareaseparate matter,”Thompsonsaid.

DeputyMayorSharonBrienzaand CouncilMemberJoeParentmentionedthelackofsupportfortownsin thestatelegislationintheircomments beforevotingontheordinance.

“Mybiggestconcernwasreallythe fundingissues,”Parentsaid.

ZoePatchell,executivedirectorof theDelawareCannabisAdvocacy Network,spokeduringthepublic hearingbeforethevote,cautioning thecouncilthat“cannabissalesalreadyoccurinMillville”andthatthey wouldserveresidentsbetteriflegal saleswereallowed.

“Whentherearenotlegalbusinesses,therewillbeillicitcannabis

building,withvirtualrealityinthemuseumsovisitorscanbeimmersedinto thehistoricaltimeandplace,aswellasa welcomecenter,theaterarea,giftshop andconcessionstand.

Communityreinvestmentfundsalso wenttotheTownofOceanView’s openspaceacquisition,at$89,950;to FenwickIsland,$300,000todredge twoboatingchannelsinLittleAssawomanBay;totheTownofDagsborofornewconstructionand demolitionoftheexistingDagsboro PoliceDepartmentbuilding,$230,000 forconstructionofameetingfacility andtorefurbishtownhall;totheTown

Owned

businesses,”Patchellsaid.

Bishop’sLandingresidentMark Toolanthankedthecouncilfortheir concernaboutcannabissalesinMillville.

MillsbororesidentsLizzieand MarkGolobalsoaddressedthecouncil.LizzieToolan,whosaidsheuses marijuanaforhelpwithfibromyalgia symptoms,notedthat“cannabishas killednoone”andsaidthecouncil “shouldbeacceptingofalltypesof businesses.”

MarkGolobaskedthecouncilto keepanopenmindaboutthesubject, addingthatthestatelegislationis“a workinprogress”andthatheexpects furtherlegislationtodealwiththe “monopoly”thatcompassioncenters currentlyhaveonmarijuanasalesin Delaware.

ofBethanyBeach,$225,000fordredgingtheBethanyBeachLoopCanal;to theOceanViewHistoricalSociety, $90,000fortheTunnell-WestHouse PreservationProject,includingexterior work,andrepairandreplacementof frontcolumnsupports;totheMillsboro LittleLeague,$225,000forfieldlightingreplacementandupgrades;to L owerSussexLittleLeague,$425,000; toIndianRiverSeniorCenter, $200,000;totheFoodBankof Delaware,$700,000;totheDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays,$400,000; andtoEasterSealsofDelaware& Maryland’sEasternShore,$421,000.

Schooldistricttakesalookatcapitalexpenses

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict hasspentnearly$15millionthisyear forbothlargecapitalexpenses—such asbuildinganewhighschoolanda newschoolforspecial-needsstudents —andforsmallercapitalexpenses,includingarecentlyapprovednew wrestlingroomforIndianRiverHigh School.

Inmajorcapitalimprovements,the IRSDhaspaidout$11millioninthe pastyear.Atotalof$4.7millionfor minorcapitalworkwasexpendedlast year,accordingtoIRSDofficials.

Thefinancialexpendituresleavejust $225,000intheSmallCapitalExpense checkbookuntilnewtaxpayerfundsare receivedinthefall.Thetotalremaining studentactivityfundingbalanceis $339,000.

Tofundthenewwrestlingroomat IRHS,theboardofeducationagreed onMondaynight,July24,thatitwill splitthecostbetweenminorcapital fundsandstudentactivityfunds.TriStateisthevendorfortheflooringand

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upontheirownbackgroundandexpertise,withtheirthoughtsregardingthe applicantswhowereinterviewed.

“Theinterviewprocessconductedby thechiefsincludedbothaverbaland writtencomponent,”shesaid,adding thatbackgroundcheckswerealsocompletedontheapplicants.

“Wewereverypleasedtoseethe qualityoftheeducation,experience,expertiseandoverallbackgroundofthe applicantswhoappliedandwereinterviewed,”Magdeburgersaid.“Weare alsoverythankfultothechiefsofthe

$32,000retrofit.Thebidincludes $126,000fornewexerciseequipment, suchastreadmillsandweightmachines, andOpti-fitwastheotherwinning bidder.

“Therenovationstotheflooringand newequipmentcanbefundedwith minorcap,”saidTammySmith,director ofbusinessandschoolfinanceforthe district.Thetotalbudgetis$158,000.

JoeBooth,supervisorofbuildings andgrounds,presentedtheplans,along withbidsforthewrestlingroom.IRHS PrincipalMikeWilliamshadrequested anewfacilityforstudent-athletes. Boothsaidconstructioncouldcontinue throughthefallsemester.

Sincethenewminorcapitalexpense fundingwillnotbeavailableuntilNovemberandDecember,notedBoard MemberJamesFritz,workcouldbe completedthisfallandthenew wrestlingroomwouldbeavailableat thebeginningof2024.

Boothsaid,“Wecouldmakethat work,aslongasthereisnofurtherdisruptiontolearning.”

Fritznoted,“Taxdollarswillstart flowinginSeptemberandwillreplen-

localjurisdictionswhoprovideduswith theirtimeandguidanceintheinterview process.

“GiventheinteractionbetweenFenwickIslandandtheseotheragencies,it isimportantFenwick’schiefofpolicebe abletocollaborativelyworkwithand havethesupportofotherchiefsinour area,asourFenwickofficersoftenwork intandemwiththeseotherjurisdictions whenrespondingtocallsofaserious nature,”shesaid.

“Inaddition,thereareinteragency trainingopportunitieswiththeseother agenciesthatFenwickIslandhasbeen offeredandwillbeabletotakeadvantageofinthefuture,”shesaid.

ishabout$180,000ofthesecapital funds.”

OntheSussexCentralHighSchool building,constructionofwhichisin fullswing,27changeordershavebeen written,andmosthaverequiredboard approval.Themasonryatthefrontof SCHSwillbeanadditional$173,000 forWilsonMasonry,whichrequired andreceivedboardapproval.Theoriginaldesignoftheentrancewasleftout ofthebidder’sscopeofwork.Itisdesignedasenhancedbafflingbutnowit willbe“reduced”to$273,000.

“Weonlyhadpriorapprovalon $100,000forthisdesignchange,and thatiswhywehavetogowithrequestingthenewfunding,”saidBooth.

BoardMemberDonaldHattiersaid heis“happywefiguredthisoutnow, ratherthanlater.”Hemadethemotion toapprove.

“Asecondcraneisnowgoingon-site forthegymtrussesatthehighschool,” saidIRSDSuperintendentJayOwens. “Theteamisworkingontheconnectionstotheexistinghighschool.And workwillbeginworkonthethird-floor sections.”

Sevenapplicantswereinterviewed, Magdeburgersaid.

AskedwhetherDevlin’slegalactions hadcausedanydelaysorcomplications infillingtheposition,Magdeburger repliedthat“therewerenocomplicationsinreceivingapplicationsandproceedingwiththeinterviewprocess.”

Editor’snote:Aversionofthisstory previouslypostedonlinenotedalackofresponsefromtheTowntotheCoastal Point’sinquiriesregardingthehiring process.MayorNatalieMagdeburger’s emailresponsetotheCoastalPoint’sphone inquirieswasdivertedtoourreporter’s spamfolderandwaslocatedafterthatstory wasposted.

“HowardT.Ennisconstructionof thegreenhouseisalsounderway,and morelandscapingisbeingcompleted,” notedOwensofthesecondmajor buildingprojectbeingfinalized,just acrossthestreetfromSCHS.

DavissetssightsonCongressionalseat

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

WhenStateTreasurerColleenDavis announcedhercandidacyfor Delaware’ssoleCongressionalseatlast week,itwaswiththeblessingofher entirefamily—whichincludesseven siblings—shetoldtheCoastalPoint onWednesday,July19,thedayherannouncementwasmade.

DemocratDavis,43,isservingher secondtermasstatetreasurerandsaid shefeelstheexperienceshehasgained duringthepastfouryears—particularlyherroleinhelpingthestaterecoverfrom theCOVID-19pandemic —wouldmakeherasolidchoiceto representthestateinCongress.

Delaware’scurrentsolememberof Congress,LisaBluntRochester,hasannouncedsheisrunningfortheU.S. SenateseatnowoccupiedbyTom Carper,whoisretiringfromthatrole. StateSen.SarahMcBrideandstate housingdirectorEugeneYoung,who announcedhiscandidacyearlierthis week,arealsorunningfortheHouse seat.

Ifelected,Daviswouldbethefirst DelawarememberofCongressfrom SussexCountyinmorethan80years —thelastonebeingGeorgeWilliams, whowasfromMillsboroandserved from1939to1941.

Davissaidlastweekthatshewants torepresentDelawareinCongress partlybecausesheisgratefulforthe refugethestateprovidedwhenher familymovedherewhenshewasa child.

“Myfamilystruggledquiteabit aftermyfather’sbusinesswentbankrupt,andwewereevicted,andlostour homeandeverythingthatweowned,” shesaid.“Itwasthehardworkofmy

parentsandthekindnessofneighbors andteachersthatreallygotusby,and thatwastrueofDelawareoverall.”

The“stateofneighbors”monicker thatDavissaidcharacterizesthenation’ssecond-smalleststate“isabsolutelytrue,andIfeltitfirsthandasa kid,”shesaid.

Laterinherlife,Davissaid,shesaw theimportanceof supportingvulnerablepopulations fromabroader perspective.

“Asaphysician assistantanda consultanttohospitals,Isawthe needforquality, affordablehealthcareforeveryone,” shesaid.

“Iworkedinthefieldofneurosurgery,butIalsomoonlightedinreproductivecare,andobstetricsand gynecology,andIsawfirsthandthetrue needforquality,affordablehealthcare, butalsowhathappenswhenpeople kindoffallthroughthecracksinthe system.Itdoesn’tsupportsomeofour mostvulnerable,”shesaid.

“AsDelawarestatetreasurer,I’ve foughtfortheworking-andmiddleclassfamilies.I’vebeenputtingmoney backintofolks’pockets,helpingthe mostvulnerabletoachievefinancialsecurity,includingpersonswithdisabilities,retirees,folksthatareunbanked, particularlyinourmosturbanareas,” Davissaid.

Shealsotoutedhersupportfor Delaware’sfarmers.

“I’vealsobeensupportingtheagriculturalindustrythroughagricultural landspreservation,”shesaid.“I’vebeen supportingourstateemployees,oured-

ucators,instudent-loandebtsupport.

“Alotofthathasbeenreallyrewarding,andI’vebeenreallyhonoredto participateinsomeofthatwork,but alsoestablishingthemonumentalprogram,DelawareEarns,”Davissaid. “Thatmeansthatwehaveabout 150,000to200,000Delawareworkers who’veneverhadtheabilitytosavefor theirretirementcannowdoit.Italso meansthatwe’reclosingthewealthgap withthatsavingsvehicle.”

Davis,whoattendedPhiladelphia UniversityaftergraduatingfromIndian RiverHighSchool,hasraisedherthree children,whoarenow17,14and7,in SussexCounty.

“They’reattendingpublicschools,” shesaidofherchildren,theoldestof whomwillsoonbeafreshmanat DelawareStateUniversity,wherehe willstudyaviation.

ReflectingontheprocessofdecidingtorunforCongress,Davissaid,“I thinkthereallycoolpartaboutbeing fromalargefamily—sixbrothersand onesister—isthat“manyofthemare indifferentindustrieshereinDelaware, butalsokindofacrossthenation”and “weallareextremelygratefulforthe timethatwehadgrowingupin Delaware.”Hersiblingsare,shesaid, “excitedabouttheprospect”ofDavis servinginCongress.

Servingasstatetreasurerthroughout theCOVIDpandemic,Davissaid,has givenheranewperspectiveontheimportanceofcollaborationbetweenlocal, stateandfederalofficials.

As thepandemicbegantoisolate peopleandthreatenedtoshutterbusinesses,shesaid,“Westartedoffwith lotsoflotsofconversationswithour federaldelegation,inlookingatwaysin whichwecouldsupportindividuals acrossDelaware.

“Ihadanumberofconversations particularlywithChrisCoonsonthe CARESAct,”shesaidofthestate’sjuniorU.S.Senator.“Hereallyhadalotof insightindraftingtheCARESAct,” theinitialfederalefforttocombatthe effectsofthepandemicontheeconomy, Davissaid.“Itwasreally,reallyphenomenaltobeabletohavethoseconversationswithhim,”shesaid.

“Thebottomlinewaslettingpeople knowhereinDelawarethatwehadthat conduitofabilitytoconnectwitheach other,thatwewereallsortofcued-into whattheneedswere,”shesaid.Thatcooperation,shesaid,“helpedtodesign theAmericanRescuePlanActasasecondgo-aroundtoreallykindofensure thatwehadafocusonlocalgovernment and localcommunities.

“AndthatwastheonedifferenceI wouldsaythatwesortoflearnedfrom theCARESAct—thatwesortof missedthetowns,”shesaid.“Theamazingthingaboutthatwasthat,having thatdirectconnectionwithourfederal delegation,theywereabletohearfrom folkslikemyself”andensurethatthere wasfinancialsupportforDelaware’s55 towns.

Withherpriorexperienceinpublic health,Davissaidthepandemicalsoofferedherachancetoconnectwith Delawareansonapersonallevel.

“Iwasintheseniorhigh-risesin WilmingtonandintheDMVdrivethroughs,doingtesting,”intheearly daysofthepandemic,shesaid.

“Iwasknockingondoorswhenpeoplewerenotleavingtheirhomes.Iwas makingsurethat,evenbeforewehad thevaccine,peopleunderstoodthat therewereelectedofficialswho…were preparedtoputthemselvesinthegap,

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Davis

This is NOT the Fenwick Island we know, and surely, it is not the community anyone wants.

This election offers two distinct and different choices. Maintain the status quo or bring about a fresh and positive vision for our town and community. The incumbents will ensure that Fenwick will continue on a path of:

• Endless lawsuits

• Larger deficits than the current $500,000

• Disruption of the FIPD

• Lack of 24-hour police coverage

• Failure to address bayside flooding

• More chaos

• More turmoil

We are certainly NOT in favor of increased height limits; increased density; busloads of inland residents at our beaches; wind farms; outdoor bars or a Dewey Beach atmosphere.

While we will be vigilant in monitoring any potential threat or intrusion of the above issues, we want to spend our time working for the improvement of the community in multiple areas that have been overlooked.

Every resident and property owner will be considered in any proposal or program. Inclusivity will be paramount.

We pledge an open and transparent approach to town management. No unauthorized visits to secure facilities. Eliminate the shroud of secrecy surrounding the decision making. Open discussion and debate in town meetings. Consideration of different viewpoints.

We ask for your vote to help us bring in a positive vision and attitude for our collective future here in Fenwick Island. Thank you.

Scan the QR code to visit www.afenwickforeveryone.com

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Carper,agencieshosthurricane-prepevent

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

LastFridaymorning,July21,around 7:20a.m.,cellphonesandelectronicdeviceswentoffinunisoninacacophony ofsoundalertsthataTornadoWarning wasineffectforSouthernSussex County.Rumorscirculatedthatafunnel cloudorcircularcycloniccloudformationwasheadingtowardRoute1 (CoastalHighway),andmayhavebeen sighted.

Theominousskies,graytonearlyblack,seemedtogatherinacircuitous motion.However,accordingtoSussex CountyEmergencyOperations,there wasnofunnelcloudand“notornado wasconfirmedinourregionlastFriday.”

“Sometimes,wegettheseatmosphericrotationeventsthatturnupin theupperatmosphereandonourradar,” saidSussexCountyOfficeofEmergencyManagementDirectorJoe Thomasfromtheemergencyoperations centerinGeorgetown.“Peoplewere askedtoshelterinplaceforaveryshort

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Buildings&GroundsCommitteeliaisonFritzaddedofthecommitteere-

time,buttherewasnotornadohere.We hadnoofficialsightingsnorwinddamage.”

Coincidentally,U.S.Sen.Tom Carper(D-Del.),FederalEmergency ManagementAgency(FEMA)AdministratorDeanneCriswell,FEMARegion3AdministratorMaryAnn Tierney,DelawareEmergencyManagementAgencyDirectorA.J.Schalland ThomaswerealljoinedtogetherFriday morningattheSussexCountyEmergencyOperationsCentertohighlight howindividualscanpreparethemselves, theirhomesandtheirfamiliesforsevere weatherthishurricaneseason.

“Asclimatechangecontinuestofuel moreintensehurricaneseasons,it’scriticalforfamiliesandbusinessestohave emergencypreparednessplansin place,”saidCarper,chairmanofthe SenateEnvironment&PublicWorks Committee.“Wemustaddressthe threatofclimatechangeandinvestin moreresilientinfrastructure.

“Itisnevertooearlytopreparefor severeweatherandthemanyimpacts,” headded.“Thisisthemostamazing

view,“WemetonJuly10,andmuchof theworkandvotingwascompleted then.WereviewedHowardT.Ennison theconstructionupdateandagreedthe greenhousewouldstartinAugust.”

ForSCHS,theconcretefoundation

weatherIhaveeverseeninmylifetime. Wejusthadthehottestweekeveron record.IwatchedtheTourdeFrance bicycleracing,andtheyhadtopostpone certainstagesbecausethepavementwas literallymelting.Sea-levelrise(SLR)is goingtocontinuetobeabigissuefor ushereinDelaware.”

“Wearenowseeingsustaineddaily temperaturesof110degreesinthe southwest,”hesaid.

FEMAandDEMAadministrators providedverypracticaltips,atourofthe emergencyoperationscenteracross fromtheSussexCountyairport,and evensharedavisitwith911operatorsin action,takingemergencycalls.

FEMA’sCriswellsaid,“Iamhappy tobehereandbringourthoughtleaders andpartnerstogetherfromcounty,state andfederalresponders.Wearealigned onsevereweatherevents.”

“Thetornadowarningstodayarejust anotherexample,”shesaid,oftheimportanceoftrainingtogether.

is90percentcompleteandstructural steelbeamareasareupanderected,accordingtoFritz.

“Exteriorstudworkisalsoslatedto beginsoon,”hesaid.

Healsoprovidedalead-pipetesting update:“Wearereplacingsinkfaucets withatriplealloyatMillsboroElementaryandotherpipesatSCHSandat EastMillsboroandGeorgeCarver.” SchoolbuildingsintheGeorgetownMillsboroareaseemedtobethehardest-hitwiththelead-pipediscoveries.

IndianRiverEducationAssociation (IREA)representativeBlairCaitlin Brown,whoteachesattheSouthern DelawareSchoolfortheArtswelcomed therecentlyelectedIvanNealtothe boardofeducationandthankedhimfor hisroleontheboard.Sheprovidedthe teachers’union’scongratulationstoLeolgaWrightandJimFritzontheirnew leadershippositionsontheIRSDboard, withWrightnowservingaspresident andFritzasvicepresident.

“Wearedoingagreatdealof healthcareandself-careoverthesummermonths,”reportedBrownofteachers’livesoverthesummer.Whilethe teachersareallanxioustogetbackto school,Brownadded,“Don’tcutus short—butweareexcitedtogetback toschool.”

Owensreported,“Wehadourtwodayadministrativeretreatforprincipals andassistantprincipals.Wegotsome greattrainingandspokewithourconstablesandSROsaboutschoolsafety. Wealsolookedatschooldisciplineand areincludingmorefocusonitnextyear. Itisexhaustingwork,”hesaidofthe preparationwork,“buttheadministratorsarealsoreadytostartfreshforthe

DEMA’sSchallrecalledthetornado inLaurelearlierthisyear,whichcaused massivedamagetothattownandsurroundingruralareas,killingoneperson.

“Itonlytakesonestorm,”hewarned. “InLaurel,itwasamassivetornado witha30-milepaththatcauseddamage acrossthestate.”

“Wehavetobeready,”saidSchall. “Peopleneedthetoolstobeabletotake actionandwe,asemergencyresponders, canfillinthegaps.”

FivetipsDEMArecommends:

•Havea“gokit”readyincaseof emergencyevacuations;

•Checkonyourhomeowners’or renters’insurancepolicy.FEMAand DEMA“maynotbeabletomakeyou wholeagain,”withoutanactiveprivate policy;

•Heedthewarnings.Eventhat

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literally,”sherecalled.“Iwasgowned andgloved,andIwastestingpeoplefor COVID—ourmostvulnerableseniors andfolksinthedisabledcommunity.”

“Oncewedidhavethevaccine,Iwas backoutthere,vaccinatingpeople,” Davissaid.“Ihadsomepeoplewho said,‘Oh,thankyousomuch—itdidn’t hurtabit,’”shesaidwithachuckle.“It wasreallysomethingIwasgratefulto beapartof.”

Duringaperiodwhentherewasso muchisolationandfear,shesaid,“Itwas alsonicetobeinapositionwhereI could continuetohelppeople.Through thepandemic,wewereonweeklycalls withthegovernor.Istayedconnected withour55townsacrossDelawareand ensuredthattheyallknewthatIwas partoftryingtohelpsupporttheirrecovery,”aprocessshesaidhasbeen“an honor.”

Davissaidshefeelsthestate’sefforts tohelpDelawaremunicipalitiesweather thepandemichavebeenlargelysuccessful.

“Smalltowns,”shesaid,“theytendto havepeoplewhoarevolunteeringto make surethatthetownisrunwell.We pulledtogetherafirmthatwaswilling tosupportallofthetownstomakesure thattheyunderstoodhowtheycould spendthe[ARPA]funds.Forthem, thatmeantthatthosemonieswerenot clawedback,thattheyhadasenseofsecurity.Anditalsocreatedmorecollaborationacrosstowns.”

Asofthisweek,Davisisoneofthree DemocratswhohavedeclaredcandidacyforCarper’sseat.OfMcBrideand Young,shesaid,“Bothofthemare friendsandcolleagues,”addingthat“I willcontinuetoraisetheresourcesthat weneedtowin.Ihavebuiltstatewide campaignsandreallysolidwinstwice over.I’velearnedquiteabitthelastseveralyears,”shesaid.

morning,peopleneededtoseekshelter, incasetheemergencywasreal;

•Knowyourevacuationzone;

•Checkonyourfamilyandmake sureyouhaveameetingplaceanda familyevacuationplanforweather eventsornaturaldisasters.

“Hurricanesarenotjustcoastal events,”addedCriswell.“Thesestorms like HurricaneIdaareintensifyingvery rapidly.Itwentfromatropicalstormto aCategory4hurricane—andthat givesouremergencymanagerlesstime toreact.”

ShesaidthatTropicalStormIda then“traipseditswayacrosstheU.S.It goesbeyondstormsurge,andthissystemstayedoverland.”

AdditionaltipsfromFEMA:

•Haveacommunicationsplanabout whereyouaregoingtomeet;cellular servicesmayquicklybewipedoutby hurricanes;

•Knowwhereyourevacuationzone

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is andknowexactlywhereyouare going;

•Howwillyoufindtrustedinformation?Followtheinstructionsoflocal publicsafetyofficialssincetheywill havethelatestinformation;

•Followyourweatherapplicationon yourphoneortelevision.Weathercan changeveryrapidlysowatchfortheupdates;

•Themediaisveryhelpfulincommunicatingandalertsthepublicearly;

•PrepareaplanbygoingtoFEMA orpreparede.org.TheDelawareprepare site offersatemplatetobuildanemergencyplan.

SussexEOChandleshundreds ofcallsaday

ThemodernSussexCountyEmergencyOperationsCenterhandleson average350callstothe911centerdaily, aggregatingresponsefromtheDelaware

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StatePolice(DSP),EMSandCounty andlocalvolunteerfirecompanies.

“Inthesummermonths,itgoesupto 500to550callsperday,”saidThomas.

“Wearedoing125,000callsperyear here,”henoted.“Weactuallydispatch about100,000callsforcitizenservices everyyear.”

ThomassuggestedcitizenstakeadvantageofSMART911“andcreatea safetyprofile.”Theservicecanlinkcell phonecallbacktoinformationandpersonaldata,and“yourprofileshowsup whenyoucallusimmediatelyonour computers.Whenyouarepanickedin anemergency,youmayforgetvitaldetails.”

ThomasalsosuggestedanapplicationcalledPulsePoint,whichprovides geocachingandgeolocationtogive CPRassistancetosomebodywhois sufferingacoronaryevent.Accordingto

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During the weekend ending 06/25/2023, The News Journal/Delaware Online published an article by Shannon Marvel McNaught, titled “Is Fenwick Island’s police chief a victim?”

https://.wilmingtonnewsjournal-de-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=279a7caf6_134ac05

In the article, Fenwick Island Mayor, Natalie Magdeburger was quoted as saying “For years, member of Town Council and Town staff have had access to the Town’s police building through the use of a security door code.”

As previous Town Council members of the Town of Fenwick Island, we feel that Mayor Natalie Magdeburger’s statement is blatantly false. We have never had access to any security codes to enter the Public Safety Building, aka the police building, nor should we have had these codes. Any communication with the police chief and/or any meetings that required our presence in the Public Safety Building were arranged by prior communication with the chief for permitted entry to the building by him or a member of his staff while he was present in the building. Entries were always done during normal working hours when the chief was present, certainly not on a Sunday night at 9:30 with the police chief out of town, as Mayor Natalie Magdeburger’s actions were reported to be. It’s disturbing that Natalie Magdeburger, the Mayor of Fenwick Island, would make false statements in the press about previous council members to justify her late Sunday night access to the police building.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SouthernSussexCountyhasreceived considerablerainlately,JessicaWatson, StormwaterProgrammanagerforthe SussexSoilConservationDistrict,told theaudienceatarecentpublicinformationalsession.Muchofthecountyisalso locatednearwater,soit’simportantthat runoffproperlydrainswhileprotecting waterways,shesaid.

“Weareyourresourcetomakesure stormwatermanagementfacilitiesare workingasplanned,”shesaidatthe Wednesday,July19,meetingattheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany,adding thatwatermanagementismonitoredduringconstructionofresidentialdevelopments.

Stormwaterpondscontainrunofffrom residentialdevelopments.Waterflowsin attheinletofeachpond,sedimentsettles tothebottom,andthencleanwaterdrains outnearatrashrackthatcatchesplastic bottlesandotherlitter.Cleanwaterfilters throughstoneandiscarriedtothestreet.

Afterastorm,pondlevelsshouldstart togodownafterabout24hours,although itwilltaketwiceaslongafteraheavy stormorhurricane.Generally,pondsare builttodrain9.2inchesin24hours,Watsonexplained.

TheTownofSelbyvillemonitorsresidentialdevelopmentsfromcurbtocurb.

Then,fromthere,itistheresponsibilityof homeowners’associations,SelbyvilleTown ManagerStaceyLongtoldawomanin theaudiencewhoaskedabouttheTown’s role.SidewalksareownedbytheHOA, shesaid.Foroneyearafteradevelopment isfinished,theresponsibilityisthedeveloper’s,thentheHOA’s,Longnoted.

AttendingwithLongweretownofficialsincludingSelbyvilleMayorRick Duncan,CouncilwomanCarolCary, CouncilmanGarySteffenandTownEngineerJasonLoar.

SoilConservationalsomonitorserosion,Watsonsaid,warningagainstmowinggrasstooshort,ahabitthatcauses erosion.Instead,sherecommendedleavingagrassybuffernearwaterbodies.

“Wearepro-bufferforwaterquality.If youmowtothewater’sedge,youwillhave erosion.Youcanhaveaquaticvegetation andlesschemicalsinponds,andyouwill seemorewildlife.An18-inchbufferis OK,butthewiderthebetter.Andbuffers canbequitebeautiful.Theycanbeenhanced.Whenwehaveahealthysystem, you’regoingtoseewildlife.Iencourage youtohaveano-mowareaorabufferto reduceerosion,”shesaid,addingthatbird boxes,fountainsandfloweringvegetation canbeadded.

Fromtheaudience,JoeGallagher,a residentofSaltwaterLanding,saidthat duringarecentrainfall,waterroseand coveredhalfhislawn,andthestormwater pondwasrisingclosetotheelectricalbox forthepond.Inthestreet,waterwasupto hisknees,hesaid.Heaskedifmorethan

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thecompany,“PulsePointiscreatinginformedcommunities.PulsePointisa 911-connectedmobileappthatallows userstoviewandreceivealertsoncalls beingrespondedtobyfiredepartments

onedrainagepondisneededinthatdevelopment.

Eventuallythewaterreceded,he noted.

Watsonsaidanadditionalpondisn’t necessarilyneeded.Incaseofaflashflood, “It’salittlescaryatfirst,butoncetherain stops,itshouldgodownprettyquickly,” shesaid.

KimTaylorofMillPondsaidthatdevelopmentwasbuiltin1989,anditsinfrastructureisbeginningtobreakdown.

“Therearealotofcave-ins.Theoutlet ditchneedsrepair,”shesaid,creditingthe SoilConservationDistrictforhelping residentswhocallthembutaddingthat morefundingisneededtomakerepairs. TheHOAhaslimitedfunds,shesaid, askingaboutgrants.

AnotherrepresentativefromtheSoil ConservationDistrict,whowaswith Watson,saidsomefundingisavailable, butit’susuallyonlyabout$5,000maximum.HesuggestedapplyingforCommunityTransportationFunds.Although thatmoneycanonlybeusedfortransportation-relatedexpenses,thatincludes roadrepairs,sidewalksanddrainsthat leadtostreets.

Hesuggestedalsoappealingtoelected officialsforassistanceandsuggested membersofeachHOAknowwhattheir responsibilityiswithintheircommunities.

“Ifyou’reinanHOA,contactusand besureyouaren’tinheritingtoomany problems,”hesaid,addingthatsometimes thereare“automaticHOAclauses.”

LoarsaidtheTownreviewsdevelop-

andemergencymedicalservices.”

“AllofourfirstrespondersinSussex Countyhavecomputersintheircars,” saidThomas.“Weareworld-accredited hereforemergencymedicalresponse, andourfirstresponsejustreceivedanationalaccreditationaswell.”

Justthen,acallcameintotheemer-

mentsfordesignstandards.

“Alotofpeoplebuyahouse,andthey don’tknowtheHOAisresponsiblefor this,”hesaid,suggestingthatannual HOAfeesshouldbeassessedsothereis enoughmoneytopayforupkeepandrepairs.

LoarsaidwhentheTowngetsreadyto acceptaproject,aninspectionismadeand thedevelopmentisnotaccepteduntilall repairsaremade.Usually,membersofthe HOAarenotnotifiedwheninspections arebeingmade,butLoarsaidheiswilling tonotifythemsotheycanaccompanyhim.

“It’s‘Buyerbeware.’Readallthosedocumentsandmakesureyou’reawareofall thosedocuments,”Loaradvisedhome buyers.

AnAtlanticLakesresidentasked whethermembersoftheHOAcango withLoarwhenheinspects,“soweknow it’snotsomethingwe’regoingtobe slappedwith—becausewhenwebought property,weweren’ttold,‘Thisiswhat you’regoingtohavetomaintain,’”and Loaragreed.

Duncansaidthereareseveralnew membersontheSelbyvilleTownCouncil, andhavingeightHOAs—soontobe nine—inSelbyville,comparedtohaving oneortwointhepast,issomethingnew tocouncilmembers,buttheywillgetinvolvedandhelphomeowners.

“Wearegrowinganditischallenging, butwithanewcouncil,we’regoingina differentdirection,andIthinkit’sbetter. Wetrytomaintainasmall-townconcept, andIthinkit’sbetter,”Duncansaid.

gencyoperationscenter.ItwasaCode 93—arequestforanambulance.

“Thereisapsychologicalemergency righthereinGeorgetownonEastMarketStreet,”saidthe911operator,Tara. Shedecidedtodispatchbothpoliceand EMStothescenetohelpthepersonin distress.

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IfyouarefeelinglikethisFenwickIslandTownCouncilelection can’tgetheresoonenough,you’renotalone.

Inwhathasbecomeacantankerousraceinatownclearlydivided, eightcandidateswillcompeteforfourspotsonthecouncilinanAug. 5electionthatshouldprovideacleargaugeonthedirectionthevotersofFenwickIslandbelievetheTownshouldtakegoingforward.

Threeincumbents—JaniceBortner,NatalieMagdeburgerand JacquelineNapolitano—arerunning forre-election,andhave alignedthemselveswithchallengerKurtZanelotti,asupporterofthe incumbents.Andfourotherchallengers—GaryBurch,KristyClark, BernieMerritandJimSimpson—arealsothrowingtheirproverbial hatsintotheringtotrytoservethepeopleofFenwickIslandas councilmembers.

Andlet’schewonthatforamoment.Itisincrediblyimpressive

thateightindividualsaresodriventoservetheTownanditspeople thattheyarewillingtoputthemselvesthroughthiskindofscrutiny and,insomecases,borderlineabusefromotherswhodisagreewith theirsideonissues.ThefactthatthevotersofFenwickIslandhavea clearopportunitytodecidewholeadsthemisagoodthing,andwe havealleightcandidatestothankforthat.

Asisourtradition,thisisthelastweekweareallowinglettersto theeditorinsupportofcandidates.Innextweek’sCoastalPoint, publishingAug.4,wewillruntheQ&Aanswerswereceiveback fromthecandidateswhocanfindthetimetofillthemoutforus,and sharethebaredetailsoftheelectionitself.

Andthenit’sonyou,thevoters,todecidewhowillbeleading FenwickIsland,andhowyou’dliketoseetheTownmanaged.Read up.Talkwithneighbors.Makethebestchoiceforyou.

Amazingteamreadytotakeontheworld

Canyouevenimagine?

You’reayoungsoftballplayerinasoftball-crazyarea,and everysummeryouhavetheopportunitytogowatchsomeof thegreatestplayersintheworldplayyourfavoritesportright downtheroad,attheSeniorLeague SoftballWorldSeriesinRoxana.You enterthatmarvelousfacilityandhear CyndiLauper’siconic“GirlsJustWant toHaveFun”blaringfromthespeakers asfansofallagesstandinlineforhotdogsandicecream,whilespectacular playersfromallacrosstheglobestand feetawayfromyoubeforetakingthefieldtochasetheir dreamsofaworldchampionship.

Magical,right?Itwouldbeimpossiblenottodreamofone daystandingintheircleats,wearingaDistrict3jerseyasyou gettorepresentyourteammatesandcommunity.Youjustknow inyourheartyouwouldonedaybeintheirpositionasyou shakilyhandoverabrand-newballtoastarplayerinhopesof gettingasignature.

Toogoodtobetrue,right?Hollywoodwouldn’teventouch it.

Alas,it’snottoogoodtobetrue.Infact,forthesecondyear inarow,it’squitetrue.

TheteamfromLowerSussexLittleLeaguehasonceagain wontherighttoplayinfrontoftheirfriends,familyand neighborsinthisyear’sSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries, startingonMonday,July31.TheyearnedthisspotbyoutscoringtheUpperSussexsquadbyacombined21-0tallyinaJuly 19doubleheader,andheadintonextweek’sSerieswitha championshipsquarelyontheirminds.

Butbeforewestartwiththedreamsofaworldtitle,and alltheremarkablepitches,hitsandcatchesthatwillhave totakeplacealongthejourneyforthattohappen,let’sall takeaminutehereandcatchourbreath.Let’s“liveforthe now”andofferalittleappreciationforwhatistoday’sreality.

Wehaveaveryspecialgroupofyoungathletesandcoaches thatwillrepresenteveryoneofusonaworldstage,andforthat weshouldallbegratefulandsupportive.

Theseare“our”girls,andtheyhavebeenforawhilenow. Severalofthemwereonlastyear’steamthatnotonlybecame thefirstlocalteamtoeverqualifyfortheWorldSeriesontheir homefieldbutmadeitallthewaytothechampionshipgame,

fallinginathrillingfinaletoearntherighttocallthemselves thesecond-bestSeniorLeagueSoftballteamintheworld. The.World.

Well,atleastthisplanet.Therewereteamsfromacrossthese fruitedplains,andplayerswhodescendedonRoxanafromthePhilippines, Canada,theNetherlandsandPuerto Rico.Theyfacedstiffcompetitionevery singletimetheytookthefield,andonly oneteamgotthebetterofthelocal ladiesthroughouttheentireweek.

And,yes,it’sadifferentteamthisyear, asmanyplayers“agedout”andcan’tsuitupthisyearforanotherbiteattheproverbialapple.Butmanycomponentsremain,includingmanagerSarahHoban.

Intheinterestsoffulldisclosure,Sarahisourpublisher’s daughter,andSarah’sowndaughter,Gracie,isonthisyear’s team.DoyouthinkI’dbestupidenoughtowritethisentire piecewithoutincludingourpublisher’sdaughterandgranddaughter?Ilikehavingajob.And,tobemorespecific,Ilike havingthisjob,soitwouldbecareersuicideformetonot mentionSarahand...

ButIdigress.

There’salittlemoretoknowaboutthisyear’steam,aswell. YouknowhowImentionedthatseveraloftheplayerswereon lastyear’sWorldSeriesteam?Impressive,right?WhatifItold youthatsomeofthemwerealsoonthatmagicalIndianRiver HighSchoolteamthisyearthatmadeittotheschool’sfirst statechampionshipgamein25years?Andhowwouldyoufeel ifyouknewthisteamwasfilledwithgoodstudentsandcitizenswhocaredeeplyabouthowtheypresentthemselves,and howtheyrepresentyou?

Thisisateamworthrootingfor,ineverypossibleway,shape orform.Infact,intheultimate“DarinSealofApproval,”this isateamI’mhopingmyowndaughterkeepsacloseeyeon nextweekandlookstoasrolemodelsasshedevelopsintothe humanbeingshewillonedaybe.

Getouttothefieldsnextweekandshowthemyou’rebehindthemastheytakeonthislatestjourney.Winorlose,I promiseyoutheywillmakeyouproud.Ipromisetheywillgive theirall.AndIpromisetheywillmakeyoufallinlovewiththis gameifyouhaven’talready,simplybecauseofthewaytheyplay andcomportthemselves.

Playball,ladies.We’reinyourcorner.

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Darin J. McCann

Alzheimer’sdatasheds lightondiseasetoll

Editor: AttheAlzheimer’sAssociationInternationalConference(AAIC)2023, researchersreleasedthefirst-ever county-levelprevalenceestimatesfindingEastandSoutheasternU.S.states havethehighestprevalenceof Alzheimer’sdementia.

InNewCastleCounty,estimates showthatamongthe65-and-older population,thereisa12.3percent prevalenceofAlzheimer’sdisease. PrevalenceinKentCountyis11.3percent, and9.8percentinSussexCounty.

TheresearchcomesfollowingthereleaseofHealthyBrainInitiative:State andLocalRoadMapforPublicHealth, 2023-2027bytheAlzheimer’sAssociationandtheCentersforDiseaseControl&Prevention(CDC).TheRoad Mapprovidespublichealthofficials throughoutthenationwithasetof strategiestopromotebrainhealthand improvethequalityoflifeforpeople livingwithdementiaandtheircaregivers.

Alzheimer’sprevalenceestimatescan help publichealthofficialsdetermine theburdenonthehealthcaresystem andbetterunderstandareasofhighrisk

andneed.Itiscriticalthatwecontinue tomoveforwardthestate’splansaddressingAlzheimer’sdiseaseandrelated disorders.

LoriBalog,HealthSystemsDirector

Alzheimer’sAssociation

DelawareValleyChapter

Readerbacks incumbentsinFenwick

Editor:

I’maFenwickIslandresidentwho hasworkedtounderstandandbeinformedaboutthetwoplatformsofthe groupsrunningforelection.Isupport theplatformofJaniceBortner,Jacque Napolitano,NatalieMagdeburgerand KurtZanelotti,sinceIamconfident thattheywillcontinuetoprotectthe Fenwickthatmademebuyahomehere yearsago.

Theissuesarecrystal-cleartome. I’mopposedtooutdoorbars.Idon’t wantshuttlescomingintotown.To allowafewistoallowall.Duringa forum,Iheardoneoftheopposingcandidatessay,“Definitely/Maybe”when asked ifhesupportedshuttlesandothersintheirgroupsaid,“Maybe.”Shuttlesandoutdoorbarsarejustwrongfor Fenwick.

Iaminfavorofmaintainingthe

parkingratios.Allowingbusinessesto developbeyondtheirabilitytoprovide fortheircustomersforcescommercial parkingintotheresidentialzone. Wherewillnon-Fenwickcustomers park?Onbothsidesofthestreet?Or willwebemadetohavesmallerdriveways?Thisisn’tagoodplanforFenwick Island.

Continuingtokeeplow-speedvehiclesoffBuntingAvenueisimportantto me.Ibiketherealmostdaily,andIcannotimaginethattryingtododgeLSV trafficwouldbegoodforthosewho bike,runandwalkonBunting.

Perhapsmosttroublingtomeisthe negative,smear-likecampaignbeingrun bytheopponents.Tostayinformed,I havebeenonsocialmediaandregularly seethemisinformationspreadbysome oftheopponentsandtheirsupporters, allaimedatattemptingtodiscreditcandidates, personallyattackingthemand theirintegrity.Factsarerarelyverified, andsomebehavior,especiallybytwo candidates,bordersoncyber-bullying, whichIfindappalling,especiallyincandidatesrunningforoffice.

Oneissuethatworriesmeterriblyis thataNewEngland-basedPR/lobbyist firminthebusinessofchangingpublic opinioninfavorofdevelopmentand

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windfarmsseemstobeinvolvedinthe Fenwickelection.TheirpresidentrecentlyrequestedlegalbillsfromFenwick,andtheprecisedocumentthatwas giventohimwasalmostimmediately postedonasocialmediasitethatsupportstheopposingcandidates.Whyis thisfirminvolvedinourelection?

Theincumbentshavegivenussidewalksandbeachreplenishmentaheadof schedule,aswellasaverygoodcommunity-basedplanforaddressingbayside floodingthatisbasedonengineering studies. Iknowthattheywillcontinue tofindsolutionsforourcommunityand willdosotransparently.Inaddition, cashonhandtops$2millionsincethey cameintooffice,andtheyhavebeen abletoreceiveabout$1millionin grants.I’mconfidenttheywillcontinue tobetteradvocateforFenwickwhenit comestoseekingfunding.

IwholeheartedlyendorseNatalie Magdeburger,JacqueNapolitano,Janice BortnerandKurtZanelotti.Theyare skilled,experienced,andoperatewithout self-interest.Plus,theyhavea proventrackrecordofworkinghardto keepFenwick,Fenwick.Pleasevotefor themsowecankeepthequietfamilyorientedtownwealllove.

VirginiaClark FenwickIsland

Incumbents,Zanelotti favoredbyresidents

Editor:

Twenty-twoyearsago,mywife, Laura,andIpurchasedourhomein FenwickIsland,andwehavegrownto loveitevenmoreeachyear,appreciating thebeautyofthebeachandwater,the tranquilityoftheareaandthefamilyfriendlycommunity.Itisanidealplace tobringourchildrenandgrandchildren.

ThispastSaturday,weattendedthe FISHmeetingtomeetthecandidates runningforFenwickIslandTown Council.Wewereamazedbytheinaccuracyofsomeofthestatementsmade bythechallengerstotheincumbents. Forinstance,oneofthechallengersto theincumbentsstatedthatthetownis runningata$500,000deficit.Thiswas answeredbyKurtZanelotti,whoclarifiedthatthisisaninaccuratestatement.

Thebudget,whichdoesshownearly a$500,00deficit,doesnotreflectthe incomefromtherealtytransfertax funds,which,inreality,givestheTowna profit.

Thefactisthatthecurrentcouncil hasdonesuchagreatjobinmanaging thetown’smoney,theyareactually$2.3 millionaheadsincetheytookofficetwo yearsago.

TheTown’smoneyisnowbeing handledresponsibly,sincenow91percentisprotectedbyFDICinsurance, whereasin2021,nearly$1.5million was notinsured.

Underthe2021towncouncil,the previoustownmanagerstronglysuggestedtheneedforapropertytaxincreaseinFY2023.However,underthe currenttowncouncil,nopropertytax increaseshavebeenneededoverthelast twoyearsandnonearebudgetedfor FY2024.FY2024budgetisfullyfunded, andtheprojectedcashreservesfarexceedlevelsrecommendedbytheTown’s auditors.

Afterthebudgetwasapproved,the Townreceivedanadditional$300,000 grantforthedredgingproject,whichresultsinincreasingthebudgetedcashreservesbyanother$300,000.No propertytaxincreasesarenecessaryto supportthisbudget.

Thentheaccusationwasmadethat themayorbreachedthesanctityofthe policeoffice.Thiswasimmediatelydisputedandprovenfalse.

Wehavereceivedmailersfromthe challengersrepeatingthefalsespin aboutthedeficit.Theyalsotalkabout thepolicechief’scontractthatwasnot renewed.Thepolicechiefhadacontract thatwasexpiring,andheservesatthe pleasureofthetowncouncil.Although legalpersonnelmatterscannotbediscussed,thisispotentiallyabeneficial newbeginningforallparties.Nothing sinisterisimplicitinlettingacontract expire.Itshouldbeasignthatheisnot adedicatedemployeeofthetownwith thetown’sbestinterestatheart,since hisimmediatereactionistosuethe Townformillions.

Thechallengersalsotalkabouthow taxpayerskeepfootingthelegalcosts broughtagainstthistown.Noonelikes tohavetodefendagainstalawsuit,but theTowncannotallowourtownordinancestobeignored;wehavetofight forwhatthemembersofthetownhave approved.Ourrecordonfightingthese lawsuitsisallwinstonolosses,so clearlyweareintherighttolegallydefendourtown.

Intoday’spoliticalclimate,candidatescansaywhatevertheywant,andit isacceptedastrue,evenwhenitisnot. AttheFISHmeetingtomeetthecandidates,itwasarecurringthemethat everyonewantsacouncilwithintegrity. Thishastomeanthattheydonotpresentastruthstatementsthatareclearly nottrue.Theyshouldpresentonlythe trueandaccuratefacts.

Wearefortunatetohaveatown counciltomaintainthewillofourresidents,whichistokeepFenwickasthe quietresortwithuncrowdedbeaches andafamily-friendlypriority.

BuzzandLauraGetschel Fenwick Island

Leeputssupport behindincumbents

Editor:

CandidatesSimpson,Clark,Merritt andBurchdonotappeartowantaFenwickforeveryone.Alittle-known, never-before-enforcedsignordinance wasusedtolimitsupportersofthein-

cumbentcandidatestothreesignsper yard,ratherthanbeingallowedtodisplaysignsforallfourcandidates.One couldsaythisviolatesfreespeech.And somesupportersoftheincumbentshave beenverballyandphysicallyintimidated bysupportersofthesechallengers.

CandidatesSimpson,Clark,Merritt andBurchdonotappeartohaveapositivevisionforFenwickIsland.Their campaignhasbeenderisiveanddivisive. Theyhaveperpetuateddishonestyand mistruthsabouttheincumbentsandour town.Mr.Simpson’svilepersonalattacksonsocialmediaarewellknown. Thepolicechiefwasnotfired.There wasnosecuritybreach,FenwickIsland has24/7policecoverage.TheTown’sfinances haveneverbeeninbettershape and,now,areproperlyFDICinsured. Thisisnotthewayasmall-town electionshouldwork.Unfortunately,it isreflectiveofthemoodofournation.

Youmustdecidewhoyouwantto servetheTownofFenwickIsland— candidateswhohavelimitedfree speech,spreadfalsehoodsandintimidatedtheopposition?Orcandidates whohavedevotedthelasttwoyearsto preservingthespecialanduniqueplace thatistheTownofFenwickIsland?

VoteBortner,Magdeburger,Napolitano andZanelottionAug.5.

JulieLee FenwickIsland

Readerwantedtornado warningsiren

Editor:

At7:45a.m.thismorning,July21, 2023,mycellphonegavemeatornado warningfromAmazon.MyTVdidthe same.

ItcaughtmyattentionasIsought shelterinabathtub.

However,theloudalarmsystemat theMillvillefiredepartmentoneblock frommewasnowheretobeheard.It wastotallysilent.

Thatsamefiredepartmenthadloud alarmsforthepastweek,almostevery day,atallhours,forreasonsnoonecan fathom.

Thesystemshouldbeaboutpreserving lives.Whenisthisdepartment withoutevenastoplightonRoute26

goingtoberesponsivetothecommunity?

JamesMarshall Millville

Editor’snote:Thesirensplacedatlocal volunteerfirecompanies’firestationsare intendedasamechanismtoalertfirefightersofacallthatdemandstheirpresenceat thefirehallforemergencyresponse.These sirensarenotgeneralalarmsintendedto alertthepublicofanemergency,suchasa tornadowarning.Whilesomecommunities do utilizesuchsirensaspublicnoticeofa tornadoorotheremergencywarning,that isnotthecaselocally.Readersshouldutilizewarningsprovidedtothepublic,such asthealertsnowofferedonmanycell phones,andactaccordinglyfortheirown safety.

Readeroffersinfo onpotbelliedpigs

Editor:

Regardingyourarticleonpotbellied

pigs:Itstatesthatpigsfoundroaming withoutaneartagwillbe“euthanized onsite.”Iquestionwhattypeofeuthanasia thismightbe,asacommon definitionis:“Anactofeitherkillingor permittingthedeathofaterminallyill orhopelesslyinjuredindividualoranimalbyusingahumane,painlessmethod forreasonsofmercy.”

Theseanimalsarepets,manyhaving beenraisedlikedogs;theyaresociable andintelligent.ItsoundsliketheAgricultureagentswillbeouttherewiththeir huntingrifles,readytowoundorkill.The frightenedanimalmayescape,wounded. Thisdoesnotresemble“euthanasia.”

Ithinkanywanderingpotbelliedpigs shouldbeluredortrappedandtakento afacilitywheretheycanbeheldfora reasonabletime,untiltheownermight belocatedorahomefound.Ifthisdoesn’thappen,thenhumaneeuthanasiacan takeplace.Inotherwords,thepoliciesin placefordogsareappropriateforthese petsaswell.

Foranyoneconsideringadoptinga potbelliedpig,thishelpfulwebsitehas “12Thingstoknowbeforeadoptinga mini-pig”: https://spca.bc.ca/news/mini-pigs/.

JudithMcManus

Frankford

Moresupportcomesin forincumbents

Editor:

Pleasepermitmetobeblunt:Ilove FenwickIsland!Why,youmayask? Well,forstarters,ourlittletownhasuncrowdedandcleanbeaches,outstanding restaurantsandshops,peaceandquiet, safety,BuntingAvenueforpedestrians andcyclists,andafriendly,family-orientedcommunityvibe.

OurTown,followingitspasttwo elections,hasalsoenjoyedthemyriad benefitsofanintelligent,hard-working, positiveandpro-activetowncouncil, whichhasrestoredbalancetoour Town’sresidentialandbusinesscommunities.

Along-deferredbaysidedredging projectisnowclose.Newsidewalks havebeeninstalled,withmorecoming. Fenwickwasrecentlyfirstinlineamong nearbybeachcommunitiesforbeachreplenishment.Fiscalresponsibility—indeedanattractivebottomline—has beeneffectuatedfortheTown’sfinances.

Stepshavebeentakento,hopefully, mitigatetheseriousloomingissueof climatechangeandrisingwaters.Ordinanceshavebeenenactedtoaddress parkingproblems,thescaleandeffects ofnewconstructionintheCommercial zoneandseveralotherquality-of-lifeissuesaffectingourlittletownanditsresidents,includingthebanningofshuttles andlow-speedvehicles,bothofwhich havethepotentialoffloodingourtown’s streetsandbeacheswithmany,many non-tax-payingandnon-FenwickIslandersfromtheRoute54corridor.

Manyotheractionshavebeentaken byourcurrenttowncouncil“tokeep FenwickFenwick.”FewFenwickresidentswantourTowntobecomea DeweyBeach-typeplacewithoutdoor bars,largehotels,crowdedstreets,sidewalksandbeaches,etc.Itisrefreshing inthe21stcenturytoobserveanelected government,suchasourcurrentFenwickIslandTownCouncil,keeppromisesitscandidatesmadeinthepasttwo elections.

Don’tfallvictimtothemisinformation,negativity,bullyingandcharacter assassinationpromulgatedandpromotedbythechallengersinthepresent FenwickIslandelection.Instead,to continueallofthegoodthathastaken placeinFenwickIslandoverthepast fewyears,votetoprotectFenwickIslandandvotetoelectincumbentsNatalieMagdeburger,JacqueNapolitano andJaniceBortnerandtheirrunning mateandFenwickIslandInfrastructure

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint• ButchComegys

Twobeach-goershadtheir handsfull,astheysharea laughwhileattemptingtoregaincontrolliftingalargeinflatablefloatresemblinga swan,whilewalkingacross CoastalHighwayinDewey BeachonTuesday,July25. Withbitofteamwork,they soonprevailed.

Photo by Ray Bojarski

CommitteeMemberKurtZanelotti.

VotetomaintainandenhanceFenwickIsland’soutstandingqualityoflife foryourselvesandyourfamiliesandfor futuregenerations.(Disclosure:Iama 44-yearFenwickIslanderandwouldnot wanttoliveinanyotherbeachtown anywhere.)

JohnC.Nason FenwickIsland

Longtimeresident backsincumbentteam

Editor:

MywifeandI,alongwithourchildren,havebeenresidentsinFenwickIslandforthelast26years.Webought ourhomein1997,withthepromiseofa “quietresorttown”thatofferedsomany wonderfulamenitiesforagrowingfamily.

Ourchildrengrewuphereinthe summersworking,andwealllearnedto experiencethesummerbeachwayof life.Wehavemetsomanywonderful neighborswhohaveeitherlivedhere longerthanwehaveorhavemovedhere withthesamethoughtofraisingtheir familieshereinthissmall-towncharm thatweallhavegrowntolove.

Overtheyears,asourkidshave grown,Fenwickhasalso.Werealized that weneededtogivebacktoFenwick

inordertopreserveallthatthetown represents.Westartedtofollowthe newsofthetown,theissuesthatthe townfacedandwhomightberesponsibleformakingsurethatourFenwick Islandremainsaquietresidentialresort.

Westartedattendingpublictown meetings,followingzoommeetingsand cametorealizethatweneededtolearn allthatwecouldaboutwhatissuesour townfaced.Wewantedtoknowfor ourselves,notfromsomeoneelse,what should beimportanttoallFenwickIslandresidents.

Sincethisnewtowncouncilwas elected,wehavebeenincludedincommitteemeetings,includedinZoom hearings,askedtocommenteitherin publicorinpersononissuesthatwe wereconcernedabout.Underthistown council,wecelebratedFenwick’s70th birthday,renewedmoviesatthebeach andsomanyothercommunityevents thatreflecttheprideinFenwickthat mostresidentsfeel.

Thetownnewsletteralwayshasa positivemessagefromthemayorabout ourtownandtheFenwickIslandwayof life,ifyoutakethetimetoreadit,updatesonimportanttopicsandinformationthatinfluencesusall.

Wehavesomuchtobethankful aboutinFenwickIsland.Myhopeis thatmyneighborstakethetimetofind outforthemselveswhatisthetruemotivationofpeoplewhoarerunningfor towncouncilinthecurrentcycleand whatisatstake.Readwhatthebudget

actuallyis,whatcandidatesfeelabout morehotels,shuttlesintotownandexpandedparkingproblems.

Thesecurrentcouncilmembersare “volunteers”whohavetakensomuch timeandgivensomuchenergytopreserveourwayoflifethattoomanyresidentsunderappreciate.Stoplisteningto thesameoldnegativepeoplewhoonly seektodivide.

Iwouldalsoliketohighlyrecommendvotingforaneighborandfriend ofours,KurtZanelottiwhoisrunning foraseatonthetowncouncilthiscycle. Heisatremendousassettothetown fromhisexperienceasanextremelysuccessfulbusinessmanwhounderstands thebalanceofresidentialprioritiesand small-townbusinesslimitations.

PleasevotetoprotectFenwickIsland andallowthecurrenttowncounciland KurtZanelottitomaintainourQuiet Resort.

JoelPatten FenwickIsland

ReaderurgesIRSD tobackHB100

Editor:

TheCoastalPointnewspaperranarticlesonJuly7and14concerningmentalhealthissuesinourelementaryand midd leschoolandthestatemandate underHB100tohaveschoolsincrease theirmentalhealthcounselorsandprofessionals.

IndianRiverSchoolDistrictvotedto ignorethemandate,fearinganincrease intaxes.JamesFritz,IRSDSchool Boardvicepresident,urgedtheboardto voteagainstthemandateandproudly citedtheIRSD70-centschooltaxis lowerthanthenextschooldistrict.He isleadingtheanti-taxandanti-mandate tocreateoppositiontoaddfundingor haveapublicreferendumtoraisefunds tosupportmorecounselors.

Whilethisseemsagoodsituation fortaxpayers,itistheschoolchildren whoarevictimsofmentalhealthproblemsthatsuffer.

Anationisonlyasstrongasitspeoplewhentheyarehealthyandeconomicallyproductive.Mentalillnessweakens anationduetoalesseducatedpopulation.Ourchildren,America’sfuture,deservesthebest.

PleasecontactIndianRiverSchool Districtsuperintendent,JackOwens, and voiceyourconcerns.Hecanbe reachedatjack.owens@irsd.k12.de.usor (302)436-1000.

Editor:

AgroupofFenwickIslandCouncil incumbentsandformercouncilmembersaregoingdoortodoor,sayingthat thecurrentcandidateswanttoturnFen-

DorisPierce Selbyville

hand rolled, grilled pizzas, awesome wine & local craft

wickintoDeweyBeach.Thisisatactic certaingroupshaveusedrepeatedly.

Forthelongesttime,weweregoing tobecomeOceanCityifweimplemented“freeboard,”whichhelpsthe baysidehomesnothavetobuildahouse weknowisgoingtoflood.Iwouldask anyonetoshowmewhereanyofthe candidatesoneithersidehassuggested anysuchthing.

AcandidateattherecentFISH forumaskedtheaudienceifanyonewas infavorofwindfarms,DeweyBeach bars,busloadsfromRoute54orlifting height restrictions.Noonewasinfavor, andthechallengingcandidatesmadeit clearthatneitherwerethey.

Theotherlieisthechallengersfavor busesfromtheinlandcommunities.To beclear,wehaveanordinancepredating thecurrentcouncilthatbusesareprohibited.Additionally,therearenopublic restroomsintheentiretown,sowould nothappenanyway.Theseonlyhappen inBethanyandRehoboth,astheyhave publicbathrooms.

Ifyouaredoingsuchafantasticjob, whydoyouhavetorunacampaignof lies?

MarkTingle FenwickIsland

Solarpanelcredits permittedwithchange

Editor:

Ireadwithinterestyourstoryonthe recentnetmeteringlawchangeandits impactontheownerofWarren’sStationrestaurantinFenwick.Asabitof background,residentialcustomerswith solarfacedthesameissuefromthe changeinthelaw.

Ihaveattachedashortemailcorrespondencebetweenmyselfand[state Rep.]RonGrayaboutthis,whichgives thejustificationthatwasputforwardby Sen.Hanson,whowasthesponsorof SB298.

Sen.GraywrotelastAugust:“Great ideaaboutshiftingthedatetoendand restarttheclockoncredits.Igotaletter fromtheDelawareElectricCo-Opyesterdaythattheyaregoingtohavethe datebeginandendinMarch.Maybe wecangetDelamarvaPowerandothers tofollowsuit.”

TheissueIwasconcernedabout,in particular,wasthechangewherethey wouldzerooutmysolarcreditsinDecember,whichwouldthenmeanthatI wouldneedtopayforelectricityinthe wintermonths,whenusageishighand solarenergyproductionislow.

Many,manypeoplewerealsopretty angryaboutthisaspect,too,and DelawareElectricCooperativegotan earfulabouttheproposedchange.They (DEC)eventuallyagreedtochangethe timingofwhenthecreditswouldbezeroedouttotheendofMarch,rather thaninDecember,sothatwecould drawfromthecreditsinwinterand

thenbegintoreplenishthecreditbank in April,whentypicallyusageislower. Thisworkedoutwellthisyear,andI didn’thaveanyusagethatexceeded whatIgenerated.ItcouldbethatDelmarvaPower,whichIthinksupplies Warren’sStation,hastakenadifferent approachorisholdingtotheDecember endperiod.Alsonotethesecreditsare differentthantheonesIgetfromgeneratingSRECcreditseachmonthand forwhichIgetpaid~$38perSREC generatedpermonth.Ihopethisofinterestorishelpful.

ChrisVeale Frankford

Editor’snote:DelmarvaPoweralso nowhonorsthetimeshifttomaximize solarcreditsforratepayers.

Residentsupports challengersinelection

Editor:

Everyyear,withthetowncouncil

elections,thecitizensofFenwickIsland getachancetoselectthosepeoplewho theyfeelwillbestrepresentthemand theirTown.Twoyearsago,thecurrent councilmembersputtogetheranexcellentbig-citypoliticalcampaignorganizationthatdidamasterfuljobof creatingissues(BoozeBus?Comeon!) andthensuccessfullyconvincingamajorityofvotersthattheyofferedthe onlysolutions.

Now,twoyearslater,wegetachance tolookbackanddecideifthedecisions andbehaviorofthosecouncilmembers reallyrepresentthebestinterestsof FenwickIsland.

Certainly,somepersonalvendettas havebeenaccomplishedandsomeordinancestorestrictthelong-termviability ofbusinessesinourCommercialZone havebeenenacted,astheypromised, buthavetheymaintainedthe“Quiet Resort”astheypromised?

Actually,theopposite;ratherthan “quiet,”weareconstantlybeingembar-

rassedbyarticlesonthefrontpageof localandstatenewspapers,andnow eventheTVstationsarereportingon our“issues.”

Thereisnodoubtthatthiscouncil hasaccomplishedsomeimportantimprovementsintheTowninfrastructure, butthelockstepvotingwhereeverymotion,everymotion,iscarriedwitha unanimous voteisaproblem.Thislack ofdiversityofopinion,orlackofwillingnesstostronglyprotest,hasallowed actiontobetakenthatjustdoesnot representtheconsensusviewsofthe town.

Howcouldallmembersvotefora changetoparkingrequirementsthat 100percentofthetown’sbusinesses wereagainst?Howcouldallmembers votetonotallowthepopularNantucketsjitneytouseourstreets?Howcould allmembersvotetotaketheactions

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Localstudentsmakingtheirmarkatcollege

Edwards,Martirano graduateShendandoah

ShenandoahUniversityhad1,143 graduatesreceivetheirdegreesand/or certificateduringthe2022-2023academicyear.Thosegraduatesinclude TaraEdwardsofSelbyville,whoearned adoctorateinoccupationaltherapy,and AngelinaMartiranoofFrankford,who earnedabachelor’sdegreeinnursing.

Shenandoahhad200August2022 graduates,295December2022graduatesand648May2023graduates. Shenandoah’s2023commencementceremonytookplaceonMay20inthe JamesR.WilkinsJr.Athletics&Events Center.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquarteredin Winchester,Va.,withadditionaleducationalsitesinClarke,Fairfaxand Loudouncounties.Shenandoahisaprivateuniversitywithapproximately 4,000studentsinmorethan200areas ofstudyinsixdifferentschools.For moreinformation,visitsu.edu.

Woolwinenamedto Alabama’sdean’slist

HopeWoolwineofSelbyvillewas namedtotheUniversityofAlabama

dean’slistforthespringsemesterof 2023,theuniversityannouncedthis week.

Atotalof12,487studentsenrolled duringspringsemester2023atthe UniversityofAlabamawerenamedto thedean’slist,withanacademic recordof3.5(orabove),orthepresident’slist,withanacademicrecordof 4.0(allA’s).

TheUAdean’sandpresident’slists recognizefull-timeundergraduate students.Thelistsdonotapplyto graduatestudentsorundergraduate studentswhotakelessthanafull courseload.UAoffersmorethan70 undergraduateprograms,and12collegesandschools.

Formoreinformationvisit news.ua.edu.

Olleygraduatesfrom UniversityofTampa

MaddisonOlleyofSelbyvillegraduatedfromtheUniversityofTampa onSaturday,May6,theuniversityannouncedthisweek.Olleygraduated withabachelor’sdegreeinbiology.

Thecommencementceremonyincluded1,525undergraduateandgraduatecandidates.Theceremony includedremarksbyuniversityPresi-

dentRonaldVaughn,JeffDrushal fromtheClassof1989,theHon.Jane CastorfromtheClassof1981andthe studentchallengespeaker.

TheUniversityofTampaisaprivate,comprehensiveuniversitylocated on110acresontheriverfrontin downtownTampa,Fla.Theuniversity hasabout200programsofstudyand servesapproximately11,000students from50statesandmostoftheworld’s countries.

Probertshines atGeorgiaTech

ZoeProbertofMillsboromadethe Dean’sListforthespring2023semesterattheGeorgiaInstituteof Technology.Thedesignationis awardedtoundergraduatestudents whohaveearneda3.0orhigheracademicaverageforthesemester.

TheGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology,orGeorgiaTech,isoneofthetop publicresearchuniversitiesinthe U.S.,developingleaderswhoadvance technologyandimprovethehuman condition.

Theinstituteoffersbusiness,computing,design,engineering,liberal artsandsciencesdegrees.Itsmore than45,000undergraduateandgrad-

uatestudents,representing50states andmorethan148countries,studyat themaincampusinAtlanta,atcampusesinFranceandChina,and throughdistanceandonlinelearning. GeorgiaTechconductsmorethan$1 billioninresearchannuallyforgovernment,industryandsociety.For moreinformation,visitgatech.edu.

Easonmakesdean’s listatHolyCross

ErinEasonofMillsborowasnamed totheCollegeoftheHolyCrossSpring 2023Dean’sList.

AmemberoftheClassof2023, EasonwasnamedtotheDean’sListfor outstandingacademicachievementduringthefallsemesterofthe2022-2023 academicyear.

Toqualify,studentsmustpassfouror moreletter-gradedcourseswithnofailinggradesduringthesemesterandearn aGPAof3.5orhigher.

TheCollegeoftheHolyCross,in Worcester,Mass.,isafour-year,exclusivelyundergraduatecollegeof3,100 students,offeringeducationintheJesuit,Catholictradition,foundedin 1843.

Scottgraduates fromRIT

NevadaScottofMillsbororecently graduatedfromtheRochesterInstitute ofTechnology(RIT)withabachelor’s degreeinmedicalillustration.

Some4,800degreeswereconferred inthe2022-2023academicyearatallof RIT’scampuses.RIT’sacademicconvocationcelebrationwasheldinMayand featuredremarksbyThomasZurbuchen,astrophysicistandthelongest continuallyservingassociateadministratorfortheScienceMissionDirectorateinNASA’shistory.

Foundedin1829,RITenrollsabout 19,700studentsinmorethan200career-orientedandprofessionalprograms,makingitamongthelargest privateuniversitiesintheU.S.Theuniversityisinternationallyrecognizedand rankedforacademicleadershipinbusiness,computing,engineering,imaging science,liberalarts,sustainability,and fineandappliedarts.RITalsooffers supportservicesfordeafandhard-ofhearingstudents.Thecooperativeeducationprogramisoneoftheoldestand largestinthenation.GlobalpartnershipsincludecampusesinChina,Croatia,DubaiandKosovo.

Fornews,photosandvideos,goto www.rit.edu/news.

Morethan40Delawarepotbellied pigownershaveappliedforanInvasive AnimalPermitsincetheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture(DDA)notifiedresidentslastweekofthenew regulation,3DEAdmin.Code906 Possession,Sale,orExhibitionofNonNativeandInvasiveAnimalSpecies, listingpotbelliedpigsandferalswineof anykindasinvasive.Oneofthebiggest concernsfortheseowners,officialssaid, isthevisibleidentificationeartagtheir animalsmusthavetocomplywiththe regulation.

“Weknowformanyownersthese pigsaretheirpets,manylivingintheir homeslikeadogorcatwould,sothe thoughtofaneartagusedforpigsona farmishardtohandle,”saidStateVeterinarianDr.KarenLopez.“Basedupon thefeedback,weareprovidingtheoptionforownerstohavetheirpigsmicrochippedbytheirlicensed veterinarian.However,iftheyarenot microchippedyet,ownersmustcall theirveterinarianimmediatelytogeton theschedule.”

D espiteregulationsstatingthat theanimalmusthavevisibleidentification,ownerswillnotbeinviolation iftheychoosetomicrochiptheiranimal,officialssaid.Ownersmust scheduleanappointmentwithalicensedveterinariantohavethepig microchippedbeforetheiron-site premiseinspection.Thelicensedveterinarianmustprovidetheowner

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thathavealreadycosthundredsofthousandsofdollarsinlegalfees?How couldallmembersvotetonotextend thecontractofapolicechiefafter23 yearsofexcellentservice,withnoreasonsgiven?

Religious School

withacopyoftheuniversalmicrochipnumberandprooftheymicrochippedtheanimaltosubmitto DDAPoultry&AnimalHealthstaff attheon-siteinspection.

Atthe timeofinspection,theinvasive-speciesownerwillbemadeaware andsignaliabilitywaivertoaffirmthat thereisanunderstandingofthefact thatinvasivespeciesthataremicrochippedareatgreaterriskofbeing euthanizediftheydonotreporttheescapeoftheiranimalwithin12hoursof itleavingtheirpremises.Ownerswho havereportedtheirinvasiveanimalatlargewillhave72hourstoassistDDA in recapturingtheiranimal.

“Therearepeopleouttherewhoare accusingusofwantingjusttokillthese pigs,whichisnotthegoalofthisregulation.Wenowhaveaferalswinepopulationofabout300pigs,which stemmedfromtheabandonmentand escapeofpotbelliedpigsandpotbelliedcrosspigs,”saidLopez.“Byhavinga permitprocessfortheseinvasiveanimals,wewantownerstotaketheinitiativetoensuretheirpigshavetheproper housingandsecurefencingsotheycan’t escape,thattheyspayandneutertheir animalssowecanstopunwantedlitters andbehavioralproblems,andthatif theyescape,theownerreportsittousso wecanworkwiththemtorecapture theiranimals.”

AnInvasiveAnimalPermitisrequiredforpotbelliedpigs,oranypig

IhopeeachpersoninFenwickIsland asksthemselvesifthoseactionsreally reflecttheTownwealllove.Iftheanswerisno,thenBernieMerrit,Kristina Clark,JimSimpsonandGaryBurch offeranopportunityprovidethebalancedperspectivewereallyneed.

BenWaide FenwickIsland

Registration is open for Seaside’s 2023-2024 Religious School year.

The school provides Jewish education from kindergarten through preparation for bar and bat mitzvah. There is a Menschkins program for preschoolers once a month.

The school meets on Sunday mornings from 9am - 12pm from September through May.

The curriculum focuses on: • Hebrew language & prayer

Torah

Traditional holidays

Shabbat

breedadvertisedasmicropigs,teacup pigs,minipigs,pocketpigsorpygmy pigs,orapotbellycross,including pigswithgeneticsfromAmerican GuineaHogs,Julianas,KuneKune

andMeishan.

For moreinformationregardingthis newregulationandtoobtainanapplicationforanInvasiveAnimalPermit, visithttps://de.gov/invasiveanimals.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Some14yearsago,whenwellknowndiscjockeyDJWaxlosthis16year-oldsontocancer,thecommunity embracedhim.

Now,afterbeingdiagnosedhimself withaspinalstroke,the54-year-old discjockey,whosegivennameisRobert Chandler,iscaughtupinanewstruggle —withpaininhisfingerssosevereit feelslikehe’sbeingtased,lossofbalance,dependingonacaneorwalker, andonlybeingabletoworkoneday eachweek,whileholdingontohisfaith and hopingtoreturntoworkfull-time.

TohelpChandlerandhiswife, Pamela,afundraiserhasbeenkickedoff byBrittanyandJustinAcita,whoown PicklesPubinOceanCity,Md.They startedaGoFundMeaccount,andby

mid-week,$85,675hadbeenraised, with786donations,exceedingtheinitial$80,000goal,withone$2,500donationandtwoat$1,000each.

Dozensofmessagesonthepageinclude,“You’vebroughtmusic,dance,fun andtogethernesstoourcommunity over theyears,andforthatweareso grateful!Nowweareallhereforyouas youfacethischallenge,”“Loveyou oceansandoceans,”and“Loveyoubig, myfriend.”

OnhisFacebookpage,Chandler wrote,“OCStrong.Iloveeachandevery oneofyoufromthebottomofmy heart.”

TheOceanPines,Md.,resident, whoseparentsliveinSelbyvilleandwho isadiscjockeyatweddingsandprivate eventsintheOceanViewarea,hasbeen inthepartymusicbusiness28years.

Attheendoflastyear,hebegan

noticing hisfeetandlegsweretingling.

“Iwenttomydoctor,andheordered sometests,andtheycamebackthatI hadacystonmyspine.Theyordered moretests,andtheyshoweditwas prominentandneededaspecialistto lookatthecyst.Nooneseemstoknow whereitcamefrom,”Chandlertoldthe CoastalPointduringaconversationthis week.

InJune,hefinallygotanappointmentatJohnsHopkinsHospitaland learnedthathehadsufferedaspinal stroke.

“Thedoctorsaiditcouldhavebeen vascular.Itcouldhavecomefrom COVID.Myarm,myfeet,legswent numb,butithappenedprogressively.It’s veryrare.Ican’tfeelmylegs,andmy feetfeellikeI’mwalkingonpinsand needles.Thereispaininmyrightarm frommyelbowdown,intomyhandand myfingers.Itakemedicine.Ittakesthe edgeoff,butitdoesn’ttakeitaway,”he said.

Hisrighthandfeelshot,thencold, andhislefthandandarmarestartingto beaffected.

Chandler,whofriendscall“Wax,” triestoworkonedayeveryweek,toget outandmovearound,buthismobility islimited.

“Lastyearatthistime,Iwasfine.I hadjustlost115pounds,andIstopped drinking.IamsobertwoyearsthisJuly. Everythingwasgoingfine.Iwasstartingtofeelbacktonormal,tryingtoget mylifebackontrack.IhadtheJohnson &JohnsonCOVIDvaccine.Ihadthe Moderna.AndIgotthebivalent booster.Theneverythingstartedgoing downhill.

“Usually,Iworksevendaysaweekin the summer.NowIhaveco-paysevery timeIgotothedoctor,andtheyare$30 to$50apop.I’mhavingphysicaltherapythreetimesaweek.IthinkIam goingtotheInternationalCenterfor SpinalCordInjuryatKennedyKrieger Instituteforatwo-weekstaytotryto getajumponrehab.It’safacilitythat specializesinspinalcordinjuries,”he said.

ThestepfatherofAlexisHolloway,

Newvehicletestingexpectedtoimpactregistration

EffectiveMonday,Aug.14,motorists canexpectinspectionandmaintenance changesthatwillimpacttheregistration oftheirvehicles—especiallyinSussex County.

OnJan.11,DNRECrevisedthe motorvehicleinspectionandmaintenanceregulationsinDelawareinanattempttoreduceemissionsandimprove airquality.

TheamendmentstoRegulation 1126andRegulation1131include:

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Chandlerlosthissontoleukemia,a cancerhecalled“justterrible.”

“TherearenotalotofAfrican Americansonthedonorlist,soItryto advocateformoreAfricanAmericasto

•OBD-IItesting(pluginsertedfrom acomputerintoavehicle’sdashboardto downloadinformationabouttheperformanceofthevehicle’semissionssystem)forvehiclesmodelyear1996to 2007withaManufacturer’sGrossVehicleWeightRating(MGVWR)upto 8,500poundsinallthreecounties,includingSussexCounty

•OBD-IItestingforvehiclesmodel year2008andnewerwithaMGVWR upto14,000poundsinallthreecoun-

signuptobedonors,andItrytoalso remindAmericanIndianstogetonthe registrytosavesomeone’slife,achild’s life.Ihave11siblings,andnoneofus wereamatch.

“Itrytostaypositivewithmyfaith inGod.Itkeepsmeafloat.IfIdidn’t havemyfaithinGod,Idon’tknow

ties,includingSussexCounty.

•Vehiclesmodelyear1995andolder willrequireacurbidleandgas-captest in allthreecounties,includingSussex County.

•Stricterpenaltiesforremovingor modifyingtheemissioncontrolsystem inavehicleinallthreecounties.

Currently,therearemorethan1millionvehiclesregisteredintheStateof Delaware,with323,576vehiclesregisteredinSussexCounty.Residents,espe-

whereI’dbe.Iwillbemissingthe W hiteMarlinOpenthisyear,andit’s the50thanniversary.Ithurtsmealot. It’sveryupsetting,butIhavetoworry aboutgettingmyhealthbacknow,”he said.

Ifthecysthadbeenacoupleinches loweronhisspine,hecouldhavebeen

ciallyinSussexCounty,arebeingurged togivethemselvesextratimeforregistrationrenewal,particularlyiftheybelievetheirvehiclewillneedrepairunder the newregulations.Motoristscan renewtheirregistrationupto90days priortoitsexpiration.

Formoreinformationaboutthe changes,visithttps://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/inspections/index.shtmlor visitdmv.de.govandsearchforinspections.

paralyzed,Chandlersaid.Asitstands, thedamagetohisspineisirreversible, andhisdoctor’sadviceisconsistent physicaltherapy.

“Idon’tknowifIwillbeabletogo backtowork,butIstillhavebillstopay. Ican’tdependonthecommunityor anybodyelsetopaymybills.Wedo haveinsurance,thankGod,anditcovers thebulkofit.Withoutit,we’dbeina lotworseshape.

“Itiswhatitis.Ican’tchangewhat happened.AllIcandoiscontrolwhatI candomovingforward.Ihavetoget stronger.Mylegsareweak.Myarmsare weak.Ihavetogetmybalance.Mybalanceisreallybad,”hesaid.

TheAcitasencouragedhimtoturn tothecommunityforhelpandstarted theGoFundMepageatwww.gofundme.com/f/dj-wax-recovery-fund, even thoughChandlerhimselfhesitated.

“Iwaslike,‘Idon’twanttodoanything,’becauseyougetsomenegative vibesfrompeoplesometimes,like, ‘You’renotparalyzed.Youcanwork,’” Chandlersaid.

OntheGoFundMepage,theAcitas explainedthedegenerativespinalstroke “thathasturnedhisworldupside down.”

“Itiswithaheavyheartthatweinformyouthathehasbeenforcedto cancelnumerousDJgigs,asourceof bothhispassionandlivelihood.Wax hasbeenanintegralpartofourlocal musicsceneforyears,givinguscountlessmemoriesandmomentsofpure blissonthedancefloor.Hisinfectious energyandunwaveringcommitment tohiscraftandcommunityhave touchedthelivesofsomany,leaving anindeliblemarkonourhearts.Now, itisourturntorallytogetherand supporthiminhistimeofneed,”they wrote.

“Ijust don’tknowwhattosayabout thiscommunity,”Chandlersaid,adding thatheisgratefulforthemanycalls,emailsandtextmessageshehasreceived fromfanswishinghimwell.

“Wheneversomethinghappensto oneoftheirown,theyjustcometogether.Alotofpeoplehavetopass awayorbeinahospitalbedtoseethis kindofrespectandlove,andI’mableto seeitwhileI’mstillalive.It’strulya blessing.”

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheTownofSouthBethany hostsa“Coffee&Conversation” meetingatthetownhallonthe thirdFridayofeverymonth—now, inthenewlyrefurbishednearly $500,000towncouncilchambers andbuilding.LastFriday,July21,it wasCouncilMemberEdieDondero’sturntohost,andsheaddressedactivitiesontheCommunity Relationscommittee,forwhich Donderoisthecouncilliaison.

ShealsotalkedabouttheTown’s canalsremediationprogramsand privatealgaeremovalcontracts.

Donderoisoneoftwowomen whoserveontheSouthBethany TownCouncil,withChrisKeeferecentlyjoiningtofillaboardvacancy.

“TheyknowwhenI’mtalking,” saidDondero,whoadvocatesfor townresidentsandforenvironmentalprogress.

Shenotedthatthe$487,300estimatedcostsofthetownhallrefurbishmentandfrontwindow installationwaslargelypaidforby stateandfederalgrants.

“Thebuildingwasmostlypaid forbygrants,”includingInflation ReductionActmoniesandInfrastructureInvestment&JobsAct funding.“Wewanttoremindpeople thatwegotfundsfortheseupgrades fromInfrastructure.”

Donderovolunteershertimewith theDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays(CIB),supportingtheAssawomanWildlifeAreathatborders SouthBethany.Shealsoispresently workingwiththeCIBontheLittle AssawomanBay.

“WehaveaprojectattheLittle Assawoman,andwedothefish seiningandthenidentifyspecies types,countsand,finally,release them,”shesaid.

Accordingtotheseiningprogram notesontheirwebsite,theCIB’sInshoreFishSeiningProgramisstill activethisseasonandisanalmost entirelyvolunteer-driveneffort.It gathersdataonthefishspecies foundintheshallowshore-zone areasofthebays.

DonderosaidSouthBethany mustbededicatedtoitsunique canalsystemandtothemarshland andwetlandsthatsurroundthe smalltownof500full-timeresidents.

“Wedoneedtoensurethewetlandswillbewell-maintainedhere,” shesaid.“Ilikenaturalvegetation” asasolution,shenoted.

Shesaidshewassurprisedto learnoftheCanalWaterQuality Committeeproposaltoterminate

SussexCountyEMSearnssimulationaccreditation

SussexCountyEmergencyMedicalServiceshasaddedanotherbadge ofexcellencetoitsbelt,recentlyearningaccreditationfromtheSocietyfor SimulationinHealthcare(SSH)for itseducationaltrainingprogram.

SCEMSisthefirstEMSagencyin theworldtoachievethedesignation, typicallyreservedforhospitalsand medicalschools,accordingtoSSH.

ThecertificationmeansSussex CountyEMS’shigh-fidelitysimulationtrainingprogram,developedand putintoplacein2008,meetsorexceedsvariousstandardsestablishedby thethird-partySSHthatreviewssuch programsworldwide.TheCounty’s educationalprogram,whichincludes theuseofdynamicmannequinsand

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thefloatingwetlandsprogramafter fiveyears.

“Let’sgiveitanothergo,”she suggestedatthecoffeemeeting. “Whentherewasalgaeandthe floatingwetlands,wehaddiamondbackterrapins.Theywouldfloat alongthecanalsnearthecanal ends.”

“It’snotacuretothealgalprob-

mockambulances,amongothertools, isusedtotrainparamedics,aswellas basiclifesupport(BLS)providers,in administeringthehighestlevelof pre-hospitalcaretopatientsinsouthernDelaware.

“Internally,wehaveknownfora longtimehowluckywearetohave thesimulationteamperformingat theleveltheydo.Theymakeusabetteragency,”saidSussexCountyEMS DirectorRobertMurray.“Well,today, theirhardworkhasbeenformally recognizedbyanindependentgroup, puttingusinrarecompanywiththe likesofHarvardUniversity,Johns Hopkins,andtheMayoClinic,as wellassomeofourrespectedlocal healthcarefacilities.”

lem,butlet’sgetthemateverycanal end,”shesaid.“Itmaybethegardenswerecoolingthewater,”she saidafterlearningthecanalwaters thisweekwerehigherthan85degrees.“Thewatertemperatureistoo high.”

RegardingpublicsafetyandarecentCoastalPointstoryonthe uptickincalloutsandcitizencomplaints—with48morerequestsfor policeresponseatthispointthanall oflastyear—itwasDonderowho askedSBPDofficialsastowhether

InDelaware,SCEMSjoinsChristianaCare,NemoursChildren’sHospitalandBeebeHealthcareinhaving achievedSSHaccreditation.Italso addstotheagency’slistofaccolades oflate,includingre-accreditationby theCommissiononAccreditationof AmbulanceServices(CAAS),anda gold-medalwinearlierthisspringat theannualJournalofEmergency MedicalServices(JEMS)Games.

SussexCountyMedicalDirector PaulCowansaidtheaccreditation demonstratesthecommitmentof CountyleadershipandSCEMSto provideexcellentpatientcare.

SCEMSDirectorMurrayseconded that,acknowledgingthatthelongstandingsupportofCountyCouncil

SouthBethanypolicehadresponded toassistinBethanyBeachwhena post-FourthofJulygatheringof hundredsofteensendedinfights andfireworksillegallysetoffonthe neighboringtown’sboardwalk.

“Theyhandleditsowell,andwe areproudofthem,”shesaidofthe BethanyBeachpolice.

“Theydidaheckofajob.Why didwenotreleasenamesofthetwo adultswhowere18orolder?”she wondered.“Peopleneedtoknow”— aboutthetroublemakers,“andpublic

andotherCountyleadershasmadeit possibletotrainandequipparamedicstodeliverthebestcarepossible.

CountyCouncilPresidentMichael H.VincentcongratulatedSCEMSon earningthesimulationaccreditation.

“Onceagain,ourEMSteamhas shownthatitishands-downthestandardforwhichallothersstrive,”Vincentsaid.“Withthebesttraining, state-of-the-artequipmentanda drivethatisunrivaled,ourmedicsare abletodeliversomeofthebestmedicalcareyou’llfindanywhere.For that,weareimmenselyproudof,and evenmorethankfulfor,theirachievements.”

shamingsometimesgoesalong way.”

“Iwantedtogiveashout-outto theSouthBethanypolicechiefat ourlastcouncilmeetingandtothe BBPDfortheirworkcontrolling thatsituation,”saidDondero.“My messageis:‘Parentsandgrandparents,doyouknowwhereyourchildrenare?’”

“Backinmyday,wewouldnot havehadsuchathing,”shesaidof fightingonthebeach.“Now,Isound likeanoldlady.”

Volunteersthroughoutthestate arebeingencouragedtojointhe 2023DelawareCoastalCleanup,the annualone-daycoordinated statewidetrashcleanupeventonSaturday,Sept.23,from9a.m.tonoon, withonlinevolunteerregistration nowopen.

HostedbyDNRECandnowin its36thyear,theeventwillbeheldat 45sitestohelpkeepDelaware’s beachesandwaterwaysfreeoftrash.

Inaddition,Delawareansandvisitorsarebeinginvitedtojointhe month-longcampaignstartingSept. 1tocleanupneighborhoods,green spacesandwaterwaysstatewideon days,timesandatlocationsoftheir choice.Thecoordinatedeventand month-longcampaignsupportGov. JohnCarney’sKeepDELitterFree initiative.

“Fouryearsafterthelaunchofour KeepDELitterFreeinitiative,we areseeingDelawareansofallages andcommunitiescomingtogetherto keepourneighborhoods,coastlines andoutdoorspacesclearoflitter,” Carneysaid.“Over1,200volunteers cameouttolastyear’sDelaware CoastalCleanuptohelpinour statewidecleanupefforts.Thankyou toallvolunteerswhoparticipatein oureffortstokeepourstatebeautiful.”

“Lastyear,thenumberofvolunteerswhojoinedustopickuptrash fromourbeaches,waterwaysand wetlandsdoubled.Thisyear,wehope thatevenmoreDelawareansandvisitorsofallageswillgivetheirtime foronedaytomakeadifference,” saidDNRECSecretaryShawnM. Garvin.“Wealsocontinuetoencouragevolunteerstomakeeveryday acleanupdayinDelawareduringthe monthofSeptember—and throughouttheyear.”

FortheSept.23coordinated cleanup,volunteersshouldsignupby Friday,Sept.1,fortheirchoiceof sites,throughtheCoastalCleanup pageatde.gov/coastalcleanup. Walkupsarenotencouraged,dueto volunteersite-capacitylimitations.

Sitecaptainswithsupplieswillbe onsitetosigninvolunteersandprovidesupplies,trashbagsanddirections.Althoughgloves,paperdata cardsandpenswillbeavailableupon request,volunteersarebeingencouragedtobringtheirownglovesandto usetheonlineCoastalCleanupreportingtool,whenitgoesliveSept. 1,tosharetheirfindings.Volunteers arealsobeingencouragedtobring theirown5-gallonbucketstocollect trash,emptyingthebucketsinto consolidatedtrashbagstoreducethe numberofplasticbagsgoingtolandfills.

Findideasabouthowtogetinvolvedinthe2023DelawareCoastal

CleanuponFacebookandTwitter. Volunteersinboththecoordinated eventonSept.23andthemonthlongcampaigncanpostphotoson facebook.com/DelawareDNRECfor achancetowina2023Delaware StateParkspassandaprizebag.Volunteerscanpostphotosasoftenas theylikethroughoutthemonth,with eachphotocountingasaoneentry. Allvolunteersshouldalsoreport theirfindingsandarebeinginvited tosharephotosthroughtheCoastal Cleanuppage.Resultswillbeupdatedduringallmonthlongandwill appearonaninteractivemap.

Lastyear,1,180volunteers cleanedup6,248poundsoftrash fromwaterways,wetlandsandother naturalareas.Thetopfivetrash itemscollectedwere:12,280cigarette

butts;4,986plasticandglassbeveragebottlesandcans;4,852food wrappersandcontainers;300balloons;and459plasticbags—half thenumberfromtheyearbefore.

Cleaninguplocallymakesabig differencestatewideandkeepstrash fromenteringwaterwaysandmaking itswaytobeachesandbeyond,officialsemphasized.DNRECsuggested severalwaystohelpmakeadifferenceallyearlong:

•Beproactivebypickinguptrash nearyourhometokeepyourneighborhoodclean.

•Followacarry-in/carryoutplan andtakealltrashwithyouwhenvisitingoutdoorspaces,suchas DelawareStateParks,DNREC wildlifeareas,DelawareNationalEstuarineResearchReservelocations,

andcountyorlocalparks.

•Packabagandrubbergloves whenyoutakeawalk,goforahike, gohuntingorfishing,etc.,tocollect andcarryouttrashyoufindalong theway.

•Recycleapplicableitemsthrough in-homerecyclingordesignated drop-offlocations.Learnmoreat de.gov/recycling.

DNRECofficialsremindedeveryonetoweargloveswhenpickingup trashandtowashhandsthoroughly aftercleanupactivities.Moreinformationandvolunteerregistration canbefoundatde.gov/coastalcleanup.Volunteersalsocanemail questionsto DNREC_Coastal_Cleanup@ delaware.gov.

AARPDelawareisnowacceptingnominationsforits2023Andrus AwardforCommunityService, whichhonorsDelawareans50or olderwhoaresharingtheirexperience,talentandskillstoenrichthe livesoftheircommunitymembers.

“AARPDelawareisexcitedto shinealightonDelawareanswho

areusingwhatthey’velearnedinlife tomakeadifferenceinthelives aroundthem,”saidGeorgeMeldrum,AARPDelawarestatepresident.“Ourawardeestrulybringto lifethespiritofservicethatexemplifiestheworkofAARP.”

Nominationswillbeevaluatedby AARPDelawarebasedonhowthe volunteer’sworkhasimprovedthe community,reflectedAARP’svision andmission,andinspiredothervolunteers.Theawardrecipientwillbe announcedinearlyfall.

AARPDelawareAndrusAward forCommunityServicenominees mustmeettheseeligibilityrequirements:

•Nomineemustbe50orolder.

•Theachievements,accomplishmentsorserviceonwhichthenom-

inationisbasedmusthavebeenperformedonavolunteerbasis,without pay.Volunteersreceivingsmall stipendstocoverthecostsassociatedwiththevolunteeractivityare eligible.

•Theachievements,accomplishments,orserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmustreflect AARP’svisionandpurpose.

•Theachievements,accomplishmentsorserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmustbereplicable andprovideinspirationforothersto volunteer.

•Partisanpoliticalachievements, accomplishmentsorservicemaynot beconsidered.

•Couplesorpartnerswhoperformservicetogetherarealsoeligible;however,teamsarenoteligible.

•PreviousAndrusAwardrecipientsarenoteligible.

•VolunteersservingontheAndrusAwardselectioncommitteeare noteligible.

•AARPstaffmembersarenot eligible.

•Thisisnotaposthumous award.

ContactCarlosdelosRamos atcdelosramos@aarp.orgforfurther informationandanominationform. TheapplicationdeadlineisSept.30.

TheAARPAndrusAwardfor CommunityServiceisanannual awardsprogramdevelopedtohonor individualswhoseserviceisaunique andvaluablecontributiontosociety. Lastyear,AARPrecognized49individualsandcouplesfromaround thecountry.

Thesoundsofmusicfromaroundthe worldwillresonatethroughoutvenuesin SouthernDelawareinAugustwhenthe CeltictoClassicalensemblereturnsforan eighthseasonofperformancesdesignedto delightaudiencesofallmusicaltastes.

LedbyviolinistandpianistSheridan Seyfried,theensemblewillperformonTuesday,Aug.8,atAvenueUnitedMethodist Church,20ChurchStreet,Milford;on Wednesday,Aug.9,atEpworthUnited MethodistChurch,19285HollandGlade Road,RehobothBeach;andonThursday, Aug.10,atSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch, 117MaplewoodStreet,BethanyBeach.

Allperformancesbeginat7:30p.m.In lieuofticketedadmission,CeltictoClassical acceptsafree-willoffering,withasuggested

contributionof$15.

Seyfriedwillbejoinedbycomposer,pianistandflutistYa-JhuYangandothermusiciansforlively,entertainingprogramsthat typicallyattractlargeaudiences.

“Welookforwardtogreetingbothnew andreturningaudiencemembersandtopresentinganeclectic,engagingprogramthat listenersofallmusicalbackgroundswill enjoy,”Seyfriedsaid.

SheridanSeyfriedandYa-JhuYanghave degreesincompositionfromPhiladelphia’s CurtisInstituteandtheManhattanSchool ofMusicinNewYork,wheretheirteachers includedRichardDanielpour,JenniferHigdonandNilsVigeland.

Theirworkshavebeenperformedaround theworldbymusiciansandensemblesin-

cludingDavidShifrin,IdaKavafian,the SantaFeSymphonyandthePacificSymphony.Ya-JhuYang’spianotrio,“Lettersto Formosa,”wasperformedattheKennedy Centerasaprizewinnerofthe2009WashingtonInternationalCompetition.

Seyfried,whoseparents,EliseandSteve Seyfried,foundedtheRehobothSummer Children’sTheatresome40yearsago,spent manysummersatthebeachwhilegrowing up.CeltictoClassicalisinspiredbythemusicaleclecticismofAndreaClearfield’s Philadelphia“Salon”concertsandmotivated byadesiretofindjoyindifferentmodesof musicalexpression.

ForadditionalinformationaboutCeltic toClassical,visitwww.celtictoclassical.com

GalleryOneputting‘TheBoatingLife’ondisplay

GalleryOnethisweekannounced theirAugustshow,“TheBoating Life,”whichwillbeopentothepublicAug.2-29.

“Thewords,‘TheBoatingLife,’ conjureupmentalimagesofwaves lappingatthehullofyourboat,dolphinsfrolickinginyourwake,aglass ofruminyourhand,andaglorious sunsetinfrontofyou,”organizers said.“ThismonthatGalleryOne, theartistscelebratethoseboat-life fantasiesinvibrant‘saltlife’paintings.”

LauraHickman’spastel,“Boating Life,”withitsidyllicallysereneboat withabackdropofearlymorning lightbathingitinasoothingpalette oflavenderandblues,isanexample ofthistheme.

“Wecanjustimagineourselves wakinguptoaperfect,peaceful morningonthewater.”

“Smelltheseaandfeelthesky. Letyoursoulandspiritfly,”sangVan Morrison,andinMarybethPaterson’soilpainting“LewesSailing,” viewerscanfeelthat.

“Itiseasytoimaginethedayof funthosethreesailboatsarehaving atseaonsuchaperfectday.The triadofwhitesailssetcrisplyagainst theblueskydelightstheeyeofthe observerfromtheshoreaswell.”

InartistJoyceCondry’sacrylic painting“Sailing,”organizerssaid, viewerscanalmosttastethesaltyair ontheirlipsandfeelthewindin theirhair.InCindyBeyer’spastel painting“SailfishRegatta”andartist LesleyMcCaskill’sacrylic“Kayaking ontheBay,”theviewercanexperiencethejoyofthe“boatlife”asa sport.Theexuberantcolorsandcompositionsineachpaintingillustrate

thefunofadayspentonthewater. Forsome,though,boatlifeis morethanjustadayoffunora pleasurablesummerouting,it’sajob. InCherylWisbrock’sacrylicpainting“WorkBoat(HeatherAnn),”she describes,“Thispaintingwasbegun pleinair,atasmallruraldock.The workboatscamebackfromalong dayonthewater,andwhileIpainted thefishermenunloadedtheircatch, cleanedtheboatsandwenthome.It waslateafternoonbythetimethey

droveoff,leavingeverythingready fortheirearlystartagaininthedark thenextmorning.”

Andforsomeit’snotevenmerely ajob,buttrulyawayoflife.Dale Sheldon’sacrylic,“GreenShanty, TangierIsland,”depictsascenethat’s beenrepeatedsincethe1880sbutis rapidlyvanishing.

“Everyday,ChesapeakeBaywatermenfromTangierIslandareout onthewaterwellbeforedawn, bringinginthosebluecrabsthatwe

lovesomuch.Theirislandisshrinkingasthesealevelrises,butthey continuewiththeirtraditionalwayof lifewithafleetofcrabandoyster boats.”

GalleryOneislocatedat32AtlanticAvenue(Route26).Formore information,visitthegallery,orcontactthemat(302)537-5055or art@galleryonede.com.Thegalleryis alwaysstaffedbyanartist.

CoastalPoint•Submitted LauraHickman’spastel,‘BoatingLife,’isjustoneoftheworksofartondisplayduringGalleryOne’s‘TheBoatingLife’during the monthofAugust.

SurfriderscleaninghighwaydebrisatIRinletdunes

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSurfriderFoundationofDelaware sentvolunteerstotheIndianRiverInlet beachesandDelawareSeashoreStatePark forthreedaysthisweektoremovehighway debristhathasbeenexposedbybeacherosion.Theasphalt,beamsandevensharp metalbridgeconnectorshavemadesurfing andswimmingdangerous.Thedetrituswas fromthecollapseoftheRoute1roadway leadingtotheinletbridgeduringHurricane Sandy,andwasbulldozedundersandduring subsequentbeachreplenishment.

“Concretechunks,rustednails,rebarand pipesthatwerepreviouslyburiedhaveresurfacedduetothequicklyerodingNorthIndianRiverInletdune,”notedSurfriders representatives.“Thousandsofpoundsofdebrisarenowstrewnacrossthebeachand havetumbledintotheocean,causingunsafeconditionsforbeachgoers,swimmers andsurfers.”

DNREChasprovidedabobcatanda dumpsterforthevolunteergroup,while they’veprovidedthemanpowertocollectthe constructiondebris.

“Thechunksarefromtheoriginal CoastalHighwayroadcollapseattheIndian RiverInletbridge,”explainedJanaJohnston ofSurfriders.“AfterHurricaneSandyhit,the entireroadwayfellontothebeach.They startedcleaningitupbypilingthedebris nearthebeach.”

“TheArmyCorpsofEngineerswanted todoremediationquickly,andbeachreplenishmentfundingwasavailablebecauseof Sandy.Theydidthatwork,andthat’swhy it’sallburied.”

Buttheconstructiondebrisandconcrete isnowcomingbacktothesurface.

“Wewanttocleanitupbeforethenext nor’eastercomesthroughanddumpssand andburiesit,again,”saidJohnston,aresident ofBethanyBeach,whocoordinatesbeach cleanupsforthefoundation.Lastyear,she washonoredwiththeWavemakerEnvironmentalLeadershipAward.

“Wepickedup1,000poundsofconstructiondebrisonMondayandThursdayof lastweek.”Thereisstillplentyofworktodo, sheadded.

TheSurfridersaretryingtobring DNRECandthestateDOTintothisproject. “DNRECsimplylentusthebobcatand thedumpster.ButwereallyneedtheDOT tostep-upandtakecareoftherest.”

“Constructionconcreteisbeingexposed, andit’saninterestingstory”ofhowitgot therewithoutremovingthedebrisbackin

TheSurfridersareworkingwith DelawareStateParksonthebeach clean-upattheNorthIndianRiverInlet, whichisafavoritesurfer'sparadiselocally.Sofar,thegroupandDSPhascollected17tonsofdebris.Right,Jana Johnston,(topphoto)isabeachcleanupcoordinatorfortheSurfridersFoundation.

2012,shesaid.

“Wedon’twanttopointanyfingers,and wejustaredoingourpart.Butlookingatthe oldpicturesandseeingthedevastation,we seethatpeopleweretryingtodotheirbest,” shesaid.

Anotherissueisthatthe60-year-old GouldpumpintheSandPumpingBypass StationsouthoftheIndianRiver—which transportsupto100,000poundsofsand everyyeartothenorthsidedunes—has beenbrokenandunabletoprovidedune cover.

“Thepumpisbrokenthatnormally wouldbringsandfromthesouthinlettothe northinlet,”saidJohnston.“It’sbeenbroken manytimes,anditisanold-fashioned[gasolinepowered]modelthatusesoiltopump.”

“Thetimingoftheprojectisthisweek, beforethestormseason,sothatitdoesn’t happenagain,”saidtheSurfridersclean-up

coordinator.“Thedebrisisreallyeverywhere —fromthebeachtothedune.Thesharp chipsoftheserockshavesplitofffromthe concrete.”

Johnsonsaidshehasnoticedthatthe 2012fixtobulldozeoverthedebris—perhapstousematerialsaspartofadunerebuilding—generallymeansnoplantsor treescantakeroot.

“Afteryougoovertheinletbridge,there

isnofoliagenearthebridge,andweare wonderingifthebridgecollapseandold constructionmaterialsorasphaltprevents vegetation.”

Thoseinterestedinsupportingthe SurfriderFoundationclean-ups,including the“HoldOntoYourButts”cleaningofcigarettedebris,cansendane-mailtosignup, tocleanups@delaware.surfrider.org.

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith

South Coastal Library is temporarily suspending acceptance of donations.

Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!

Thursday, June 1—Sunday August 6 Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Read 10 hours to complete this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Thursday, June 1—Thursday, August 31 Pokémon Scavenger Hunt Pokémon are loose at the library! Find them all & win a prize!

Monday, July 31 Harry Potter Trivia 4—4:45 pm

Test your knowledge of the Harry Potter books & movies at the Millville Boardwalk! Ages 8—12.

Harry Potter Trivia 5—5:45 pm

Test your knowledge of the Harry Potter books & movies at the Millville Boardwalk! Ages 13—adult.

Hogwarts Costume Contest 7—8:00 pm

Dress up like any character from the Harry Potter series & register to enter in the contest to win a prize!

Harry Potter Movie Night 8—10:30 pm

Join us at the Bethany Beach Bandstand for a special screening of Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at the library at 1:00 pm.

Tuesday, August 1

Movie Matinee: The Sandlot (1993) 2:30—4:15 pm

Beat the heat by joining us for a classic movie in our meeting room! Popcorn provided.

Wednesday, August 2 Rehoboth Summer Theater Performance 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Join us at the Millville Boardwalk for a performance of Jack & the Beanstalk by the Rehoboth Summer Theater.

The Roaring ‘20s: A 3-Part Lecture 6—7:15 pm

Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas for the first part in a 3-part lecture series on the 1920’s in the US!

Thursday, August 3 Reptile Wonders 2—3:00 pm

This family event features exotic species of reptiles including giant tortoises, monitor lizards, & pythons!

Writers’conferencereturnsAug.18-19

TheLewesPublicLibraryisnow welcomingparticipantsforthe16th AnnualLewesCreativeWriters’Conference,tobeheldAug.18-19inthe LewesPublicLibraryat111Adams Avenue,Lewes.Thisisthefirsttimethe conferencehasbeenin-personsince 2020.

TheeventkicksoffFriday,Aug.18, at5p.m.,withaneveningoforiginal readingsbyworkshoppresenters.Saturday’sfull-dayconferencebeginsat8 a.m.andoffersavarietyofworkshops, roundtablesandpresentationsonwriting-relatedtopics.

Thisyear’ssessionsincludetopicson writingcollaboratively,experimentation withpoetry,usinghumorinwriting, outliningasawritingtool,andreading

andwritingflashfiction.Selective roundtablesalsowillprovideworkshoppingopportunitiesforauthorsofpoetry, shortstoriesandallgenresofwriting. Presentersandroundtablehostsinclude JamieJ.Brunson,AnneColwell,Caleb Curtis,MaribethFischer,AllysonRice andBillieTravalini.

DuringtheSaturdaylunchsession, RoxanneStanulisfromtheDelaware DivisionofArts(DDOA)willprovide informationaboutgrantsandopportunities,followedbyreadingsbythecurrentDDOAFellowsinLiterature.

“For16years,theLewesCreative conferencehashadonegoal:togather inoneplaceaward-winningpoets,prose writersandplaywrightswillingtodeliverawide-rangeoffunandinforma-

tivewriting-basedopportunitiesthat appealtoallwriters,regardlessofexperience,”saidBillieTravalini,conference co-founderandcoordinator.

Theeveningofreadingsandthe conferencearefreeandopentothe public.Registrationisrequired.Visit tinyurl.com/LPLWriters23toregister andviewdetailedinformationaboutthe sessionsandpresenters.Thedeadlineto submitmaterialsforconsiderationfor acceptanceintoanyroundtableworkshopendsatnoononSaturday,July15.

The LewesCreativeWriters’ConferenceissponsoredbytheLewesPublicLibrary,DelawareDivisionof Libraries,John&SallyFreemanFoundationandNationalLeagueofAmericanPenWomen,DiamondBranch.

Beebe,Nemourspartnerforbreastfeedingevent

BeebeHealthcareandNemours

Children’sHealtharepartneringto celebrateWorldBreastfeedingWeek withafreefamily-friendlyeventat theLewesLibraryfrom10a.m.to1 p.m.Friday,July28.

“PoweredbyBreastMilk” willbe anopen-housestyleeventforfamilies whowillbeabletohaveaccesstonumerousbreastfeedingandbreastmilk feedingresources,alongsideavariety

ofkidactivitiesandraffleprizes.

Organizerswillalsohaveeducationalstations,astationwherestaff readstochildrenandfacepainting.

RaffleitemsincludeaPack-n-Play, breastpumps,Boppys,babycarriers,a giftbasketfromBeebeWomen’s& Children’sServices,aNestSpagift card,andanAzyaSalongiftbasket, whichincludeshairproductsanda giftcardforacustomizableservice.

“I’msoexcitedforthiseventto cometofruitiontocelebrateWorld BreastfeedingWeekinSussex County,”saidJulieOswald,BSN, IRLC,LactationProgramcoordinator atBeebeHealthcare.“Beebeand Nemoursaregreatpartners,andthis eventwillhighlightthewonderful servicesandcarethatisprovidedto ourBeebeBabies.”

CechinifindsahomeatWMDT

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Threeyearsago,whenHannahCechiniacceptedapositionasatelevision newsreporteratWMDT-TVinSalisbury,Md.,thecommunitywasunfamiliartothe26-year-oldNewJersey native.

ButCechini—whoidentifiesas non-binary,usesthepronouns“they” and“them,”andeffectedthatchangeat theTVstation—wasquicklyembracedbytheaudience.

Viewerslikedhavingdetailsprovidedinnewscoverageandtheway Cechini—alwaysprofessionally dressed—wasatthesceneofevents, explaining,talkingtowitnesses.

AftergraduatingfromSuffolkUniversityinBostonwithabachelor’sdegreeinbroadcastjournalism,itdidn’t takelongforCechinitodecideSalisburywouldbehome—especially WMDT,whereCechinifeltcomfortable.

Followingtheinitialinterviewthere, NewsDirectorSarahTruittdroveCechinitotheSalisburyRegionalAirport, andwhenthetwoparted,Truittsaid, “I’llseeyoubackhereinafewweeks, right?”

“IsaidIstillhad tovisitanotherstationaboutajob,butI’dletherknow.I didn’tliketheotherstation.Iwasleavingthere,andIcalledSarahandIsaid, ‘Youweresoright.Iwanttocome back.’Ifeltcomfortablerightaway. Firstimpressionsareimportanttome. Asajournalist,Iknowtherearealways layerstoeverything.ThedayIwentto visitourstation,Iwentwithoneofour reporters,DeanaHarley,andaphotographer.Deanawasoneofthefirst friendsImadeinSalisbury.

“Wewenttoshootastorythatday.I wantedtoseewhatadaywaslikeatthe station.Theyweresokindandsweet andwelcomingandsonice.Ifellin lovewiththemreallyfast.Iwentback tothestationwiththemsowecould putthestorytogether,andIgotatour.

“Igotthesensethenewsroomwas morelikeafamilythanateamina newsroom.And,tome,thatwasreally important.WhenIcametoSalisbury,I knewtheyweregenuine,real,andthat theycaredaboutthecommunity.Ifell inlovewithDelmarva.Ihavere-signed

mycontractforanotherthreeyears.I madegenuinelyamazingconnections witheverybodyImethereandeven peopleIneverthoughtI’dbeabletoget alongwith.Sothatwasanotherlesson learnedabouthumanityingeneral,” Cechinisaid.

Raisedinatownlocatedbetween PhiladelphiaandNewYorkCity,the TVanchorwasexposedtonewswhile growingupbecausetheirfatheroften watchesTVnews,aswellasbeingan avidreader—asisCechini,whosefavoritegenreismagicalrealism,whose

authorsaddfascinatingelementstorealisticviewsoftheworld.Theyalso enjoymovies,listeningtopodcastsand cooking.

Evenasachildinfourthgrade, readingwasafavoritepastime,andCechinialsowrotefortheirschoolnewspapers.Thecollegedidn’thaveastrong print-newsprogrambutwasmorefocusedonbroadcastnews.Absorbed, Cechinibecameinvolvedintheprogram.TherewasasmallTVstudioin

CoastalPoint•Submitted

HannahCechiniinterviewsSen.TomCarperforWMDT-TV.CechiniistheNewsHourAnchor/SeniorReporterattheTVstation.

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Millsboro womanearns

TOPSrecognition

TOPS(TakeOffPoundsSensibly)

ClubInc.,anonprofitweight-losssupportorganization,hasbegununveiling itstop“royalty”from2022for2023.

TOPS“royalty”arewomenandmen who,attheendoftheyear,haveofficiallyrecordedthelargestweightloss fromtheirstartingweight,regardlessof thetimetakentoreachtheirgoal.GloriaGibbsofMillsboro,wholost44.4 pounds,isthe2022DelawareQueen. ShewashonoredApril13-15atthe staterecognition eventatthePrincess RoyaleinOceanCity,Md.

TOPSprovidesanindividualapproachtoweightlossandoverallwellness.Consistentgroupsupport,health educationandrecognitionareallkey componentstosuccessfulweightmanagement,representativesaid.Delaware hasanadultobesityrateof33.9percent.During2022,TOPSmembersin Delawarelostacumulative535pounds.

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“Wearetremendouslyproudofour TOPSmembers’weight-lossaccomplishments,”saidTOPSPresidentRick Danforth,whohasmaintaineda100poundweightlossfornearly20years. “ThroughtheirTOPSmembership, theseindividualsareabletocelebrate theirownlife-alteringaccomplishments,aswellasofothermembersand thosethathavecomebeforethem.By continuingtheircommitmenttopersonallifestylechanges,ahallmarkof TOPS’winningformula,TOPSmembersutilizethetoolstheyaregivenand theassistancefromtheirpeersto achievetheirweight-lossgoals.”

LWeeklymeetingsaretheheartof TOPSsupport,whethertheyareheld in-personoronline.In-personmeetings startwithanoptionalweigh-in,with membersthensharingchallenges,successes,orgoals,followedbyabriefprogramcoveringavarietyofhealthand wellnesstopics,andmayconcludewith awardsandrecognitionfortheweek. VisitorscanattendtheirfirstTOPSinpersonmeetingfreeofchargeandare encouragedtotrymorethanonechapter,sincethey’reallalittledifferent.

Foronlinemembership,meetings areconductedviaZoomandareoffered atleastfivetimesduringtheweek.The meetingstartswithmembersdisclosing challenges,successes,orgoals.Next,the onlinefacilitatorpresentsaprepared programandsometimesincludesguest speakerswhosharetheirexpertviews onfitness,nutrition,andmore.Meetingsconcludewithactionstepsrelated totheprogrampresented.

Membershipstartsat$49peryearin theU.S.,plusmonthlychapterfees. JoinTOPS,visitwww.tops.org,orcall 1-800-932-8677tolearnmoreabout TOPSandtofindalocalchapter.

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downtownBoston,butitwasn’tused becauseSuffolkUniversityonlyoffered newsclassesinthestudioduringthe springsemesterofthestudent’ssenior year,andCechinigraduatedasemester early.

Cechinistartedworkingpart-time asawriteratWHDHinBostonwhile incollege,andbalancedclassesandtwo morejobs—attheschoollibraryanda restaurant—workingeverydayofthe week.

Aftergraduation,Cechinicontinued atthestationandrestaurantforabouta year,savingmoneyandpreparingto move.

“Iappliedtoallthestationsthat werehiring,andonlytwostationsgot backtome.OnewasWMDT.Iwanted tostayontheEastCoast.I’vebeen

heremywholelife,andIwantedtobe closetomyfamily,closetotheocean.I likebeingneartheocean.Ican’tbe landlocked.Ilookedatmyoptions,and setupaninterviewandastationtour withWMDT,”saidCechini,whowas inSalisbury’sPrideParadelastmonth.

Nowtheanchorofthestation’s eveningnews,Cechinisaidtheyenjoy workingwithco-anchorRobPetree, whoisgay,makingthemarelatively uniquepairingamonganchorteamsin theU.S.

“RobandIhaveagreatrelationship. Heisverykind,veryfunny,”saidCechini.“Hehasagreatsenseofhumor. Wehaveaverygoodfriendshipandrelationshipofftheair,andthathelps withthechemistryontheair.Iam moreserious,butwearebothseriousin differentways.IloveworkingwithRob. Hebringsalotofvaluetothestation,” Cechinisaid.

“OnethingIlovemostaboutthis

stationisthediversitythatwehave.We havepeoplecomingfromalldifferent backgroundsandperspectives,telling storiesonDelmarva.Whenyoucome fromamarginalizedcommunity,you arebetteratreportingonothermarginalizedcommunities,becauseheknows whatit’sliketobeleftout,”Cechini reasoned.

GrowingupinFleming,N.J.,arural areaabout270milesfromBoston,Cechiniwasn’talwaysacceptedortreated kindlybecauseoftheirsexuality,and theyexpectedthesameinSalisbury. Despitehomophobicmemesandsometimes-hurtfulcomments,“Myphilosophyistokillthemwithkindness.I reallytrytolivebythat.Bothofmy parentsarepeoplewhostresstheimportanceoftreatingeverybodywithrespect,”Cechinisaidabouttheirfather, MarkCechiniofSouthCarolina,and theirmother,HayleyFicoofNewJersey.

“Personally,Idealtwithalotof mentalhealthissueswhenIwasliving inBoston.Iwasdealingwithdepressionandanxiety,andIwasaballof nervesconstantly.Afterbeingmiserable forawhile,IrealizedIcouldn’tlivelike thatanymore.Ithought,‘Ihaveto combatthis.’IguessIjustgotthedepressiongene.

“Iamsomebodywhodealswithalot ofhighanxiety,andIhavetolearnhow totakethatenergyandturnitintoa positiveenergyandmakeitdriveme,” saidCechini,whoexudesconfidencein frontofthecameraandhastherespect ofviewers.

“Peoplee-mailmealot.Peoplein lawenforcementandinthecommunity sendmeFacebookmessages.Ibump intopeople,andthereisinstantrecognition.Therearesomesituationswhere I’mlike,‘Ijustwanttogetmygroceries andgohome,’butIthink‘Thisperson isjustbeingniceandappreciativeof whatIdo,andtheydeserveformeto benice,too,’”Cechinisaid.

“I’vehadafewnot-so-greatinstancesofpeoplesayingthingstome thatwerehurtful,but99percentofthe timeI’vebeenhere,theyhavebeenwelcoming.It’skindoflikeaweirddouble-whammyI’mdealingwith.”

Atfirst,whenCechinicameto WMDTthreeyearsago,“they“and “them”weren’tincorporatedon-airto identifyCechini,sotheyaskedthe newsdirector,SarahTruitt,ifthepracticecouldbeadopted,andTruitt agreed.

“Youwillalwayshaveafewpeople whosimplydon’tagreewithwhoyou are,butforthemostpart,theyhave.I havesomehorrorstories,someofthe commentspeoplehavemade,butItry nottodwellonthem,”Cechinisaid.

Cechiniisinarelationshipwith RachelSawicki,whoisalsointhenews business.CechinilivesinSalisburywith theircat,Flora,adoptedfromtheSomersetCountyHumaneSociety.

Thecatwasnamedfortheromantic FlorentinoAriza,acharacterinthe book“LoveIntheTimeofCholera”by GabrielGarcíaMárquez.CechiniconsideredbestowingthenameFlorentina onthelittlefeline,butthoughtitwas “toomuchofamouthful.”

“Iseealotofcrazystuffinthenews business—goingtoshootings,stabbings,carjackings.Andthatstuffnever botheredme.ButtheHilliardtrialgot tome.Iknowthosepeoplepersonally. Thesearereallypeopleinmylife,”Cechinisaid,referringtothetrial,earlier thisyear,ofthesuspectinthemurder ofWicomicoCountyDeputyGlenn Hilliard,duringwhichjarringlygraphic shootingandautopsyphotographswere displayedasevidence.

“ButwhenIgo homeafterahard dayofreporting,”Cechinisaid,“Iknow Imadeanimpactonsomebodysomewhere.I’vehadalotofpeoplethankme forreportingonthattrial.Andthat meantmoretomethanthepainof havingtoseeawfulthingslikethat.”

HometownHeroesbannersrevealplannedinMillsboro

TheMaj.NathanielMitchellChapter(MNM)NSDAR,alongwiththe townofMillsboro,willberevealingthe HometownHeroBannersinMillsboro onAug.19.Adedicationceremonyis plannedattheCupolaParkBandstand inMillsboroat10a.m.,andthepublic iswelcometoattendthebriefdedication,whichwillincludeareadingofall thebannernames.

The34bannersaredisplayedon lightpolesliningthedowntownstreets inMillsboro.

“TheTownofMillsborovaluesthe serviceandsacrificeoflocalveterans and military,andishonoredtodisplay

thebannersthroughoutdowntown.”

SaidMillsboroTownManagerJamie Burk.

TheHometownHeroesBannerProgramisalivingtributecreatedinorder forthecommunitytorecognizeand honorindividualsthatserveorhave servedthecountryintheU.S.Armed Forces.NSDARisanon-profitnonpoliticalwomen’sserviceorganizationdedicatedtopromotinghistoric preservation,education,patriotismand honoringthepatriotsoftheRevolutionaryWar.Formoreinformation, email majornathanielmitchell@gmail.com.

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TheDelawareBreastCancerCoalition(DBCC)ishostingafree,no-cost breastexaminationclinictoencourage thecommunitytoprioritizebreast healthandbreastcancerscreenings. Earlydetectionsaveslivesandisthe mosteffectivewaytofindbreastcancerearly,representativessaid.

TheLoveYourBreastsEventis freeandopentothepublic.OnSaturday,Aug.5,from10a.m.to2p.m., DBCCisteamingupwiththeFirst StateCommunityActionAgencyto hostthiseventasapartoftheirCommunityAwarenessDayinGeorgetown.

Anyoneisinvitedtojointoget screenedforbreastcancerattheevent, byalicensedmedicalprofessional,in private,forfreeastimeallowsbetween 10a.m.and2p.m.

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CaritasDelawarevan.AmeriHealth

CaritasDelawarewillhaveamobile wellnessunitonsiteforuseoftheir privatepatientexamroomstomakeit quickandeasy!

Registertodaytoreserveaspot,or stopbyforaquick25-minutescreening.Itcouldsaveyourlifeorthelifeof alovedone!

Nodoctor?Noinsurance?Noproblem!TheDelawareBreastCancer Coalitioncanshareandconnectpa-

tientstoresourcesandprovideinterpretationservices.

Forquestions,ortosignuptoattendthisevent,participantsshould emailMaryJoVazqueztoregisterat mvazquez@debreastcancer.org,call (302)672-6435,orgetawalk-inappointment.

Theeventwilltakeplaceatthe GeorgetownPresbyterianChurch,locatedat203NorthBedfordStreet, Georgetown,between10a.m.and2 p.m.

ThiseventhasfreebilingualassistanceinbothSpanishandHaitian Creole.

“Wehaveidentifiedagreatnumber ofladiesthatarewithintheageto beginhavingtheirroutinemammogramswholackmedicalinsuranceand thefinancialresourcestomakeithappen.

That’swhywe’vecreatedthe“Love YourBreasts”event.Itisadaywhen DBCCcoordinateswithadoctoror nursepractitionerfromthelocalarea, toofferfreeofchargephysicalbreast examinationsforthecommunity. Ladieswhoareover40yearsoldcan getafreebreastexaminationanda scriptfromthedoctorsotheycanhave theirmammogramsscheduled.Ladies under40whomightbehavingsymptoms,discomfortorbreastconcerns

thatdonotgoaway,arealsoeligibleto attendandgetafreeexamination.”

-RosaliaRamos,CertifiedHealthcareInterpreter,DBCCOutreach SpecialistandBilingualPatientNavigator.

AboutDelawareBreastCancer Coalition

TheDelawareBreastCancerCoalition(DBCC)isa501(c)(3)organizationofferingstatewideprogramsand services.TheDelawareBreastCancer Coalition,Inc.empowersourcommunitybyraisingawarenessofbreast healthissuesthroughsurvivorship supportservices,outreachandeducation,inordertofacilitatetheearlydetectionandtreatmentofbreastcancer. Itsvisionistocreateacommunity whereeverypersondiagnosedwith breastcancerisasurvivor,andfearand doubtarereplacedwithknowledge andhope.TheDBCCalsosupports theNationalBreastCancerCoalition’s advocacyeffortstoendbreastcancer.

HeadquarteredinWilmingtonwith officesinKentandSussexCounties, theDelawareBreastCancerCoalition’sprogramsreachdiversecommunitiestodelivermessagesthataddress theiruniqueconcernsaboutbreast cancerandearlydetection.Recogniz-

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Followinganunexpectedprostatecancerdiagnosis,59-year-old retiredWashingtonD.C.policeo cerandcurrentBethanyarea residentRobertArringtonknewthatheneededasurgicalteam capableofprovidingthebestcare,closetohome.Roberttrusted boardcerti edandfellowshiptrainedurologistDr.GregorySpana toperformroboticassistedsurgerytoremovehiscancerandgethim homeandonapathtospeedyrecovery thesameday.

TickledPinkpresentsdonationtoBBVFC

TickledPink…ShoppingwithaPurpose presentedacheckintheamountof$6,800to BrianMartin,presidentoftheBethanyBeach VolunteerFireCompany(BBVFC)and LindaMaxwell,presidentoftheBBVFC AuxiliaryonMonday,July17.Thecheckrepresentedthefundraisingtotalforthesaleof 136retiredBethanyBeachparkingmetersin TickledPinkofBethanyBeach.

EliseLindsey,co-ownerofTickledPink, metMaxwellattheTasteofBethany fundraiserfortheBBVFCheldattheAddy Sea.TheBBVFChadatablewithraffle items,aswellasitemsforsale.Oneitemwas aretiredBethanyBeachparkingmeter.Lindseywasimmediatelydrawntothemeterand thoughtherhusbandwouldreallyenjoyone. LindseythenaskedMaxwellifshewouldbe amenabletohavingthemetersforsalein theirshop.

“WeareexcitedtohaveheldsuchasuccessfulfundraiserwithTickledPink!”said Maxwell.“Initially,Ithoughtwewouldhave thesemetersintheshopthroughoutthesummerandbeluckytosell20orso.Weare thrilledthatsomanypeoplewantedapieceof nostalgia.Weweresoldoutwithinafew weeks.”

“WeenjoyedbeingtheBBVFC’sretail partnerandarestillpinchingourselvesthatso manyresidentsandvisitorspurchasedoneof theseretiredmetersfor$50,”saidLindsey. “Wehadametermountedonastandoutside

ourdoorsopeoplecouldenvisiononeoption toshowcasetheirmeter.Severalsaidthey

weregoingtomakealamp,abankandeven postonebytheiroutdoorshowertotime

guests’showerssoastonotrunoutofhot waterforthenextguest.”

Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th!

In celebration and support of small independent theatres across the country, Pluto TV has selected to include and partner with The Clayton Theatre, giving away 100 FREE MOVIE TICKETS to each of our 3 PM & 7 PM Screenings of Disney’s new lm THE HAUNTED MANSION (PG13). Tickets will be available on our website two weeks prior to the screenings and you can reserve up to 4 tickets per family. Reserved FREE tickets must be claimed at the door, no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled showtime or tickets will be considered forfeited and redistributed to others waiting to see the show.

SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES!

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EliseLindsey,left,andMichaelLoftus,center-left,ofTickledPinkpresentadonationtoBBVFCAuxiliaryPresidentLinda Maxwell,center-right,andBBVFCPresidentBrianMartin.

Patientsneedingaroom atBayhealth’sKentandSussexcampuseswill nowreceiveitfasterthanever,withthe healthsystem’snewhigh-techVirtual OperationsCenter(VOC)inplace. LocatedattheBlueHenCorporate CenterinDover,theVOCisthehub formanyfunctionsthatdriveamore efficientflowofpatientplacement,representativesnoted.

“WithonecalltotheVOChotline, cliniciansthroughoutthehealthsystem canefficientlyplacepatientstransitioningtoin-housecarefromtheemergencydepartments,surgicalservices, clinicalobservationunits,oranyother areaofthehospitals,”theysaid.“The VOCteam,available24/7,isspecially trainedtothefindtherightcare,inthe rightplace,attherighttime,withthe rightcareteam.”

Astheregion’slargesthealthsystem,

Bayhealthcaredformorethan101,000 patientsinitsemergencydepartment andover17,000inpatientsinthe2022 fiscalyear.Giventhatvolume,thesystemhasbeenleadinganongoing,“allhands-on,”concertedefforttodrive efficientpatientcarewhileincreasing safetyandquality.KnownatBayhealth astheCapacityManagementproject, withperformanceimprovementasthe backbone,theeffortcontinuestoidentifywaystoimproveprocessesandled tothelaunchoftheVOC.

“Ourpatientsdeservetimelyandefficientcareandapieceofthathastodo withhow patientsmovethroughoutour healthsystem,”saidChiefNurseExecutiveandSeniorVicePresidentofPatientCareServiceRosiWurster,DNP, RN,MPH,NEA-BC,CEN,whosupervisedtheVOCdesignandopening. Shenotedthatcomingoutofthe

heightoftheCOVID-19pandemicallowedforafreshperspectiveontheway operationsaremanaged.

“Combiningresourcesunderone virtualcenterisalreadyhelpingus identifyareaswherewecandriveimprovements,”saidWurster.“Ourcenter’suseofreal-timedatatopredictand understandtrendsinpatientneedsallowsustobeproactiveinourapproach.”

Shecitedanotherexampleofhow Bayhealthisprioritizingefficientpatientcarewhileincreasingsafetyand quality:thehealthsystemrecentlyconvertedmedicalsurgicalunitsatKent andSussexcampusestoclinicalobservationunitstofreeupcriticalresources intheemergencydepartments.

“Patientsinourclinicalobservation unitsmayneedadditionaltestsorare beingtreatedforsomethingminor,”

saidWurster.“Ourteamsontheseunits arespecificallytrainedtodeliverthe careneededwithefficiency,andwe’ve receivedwonderfulfeedbackabout themfrompatientsandtheircarepartners.Shouldpatientsneedmoretreatmentafter24hours,ourexpert inpatientteamscontinuewiththeir care.”

“TheCapacityManagementproject continuestoflourishasleadersand teamsacrossthehealthsystemreimaginehowourpatientsmovethroughthe system,”representativessaid.“Ourmissionistostrengthenthehealthofour community,andtheVOCisjustone waythatshowscommitmenttoour mission.

“It’sanexcitingtimeforourpatients andforourteamstobeapartofBayhealth,”saidWurster. VisitBayhealth.orgtolearnmore.

ingthebarriersoflanguage,culture, andeconomics,DBCCtrainscommunityadvocatesthroughtheirPeer MentorProgram,aswellasworksto helpeducateandencouragewomen andmentotakeresponsibilityfor theirhealththroughbreasthealthpre-

sentationsandcommunityhealthfairs. Inaddition,theDelawareBreastCancerCoalitionhelpsthosewithlowincomesandthosewithlittleorno insurancereceivefreeorreduced-cost care.

Formoreinformationaboutthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalition, visitthewebsiteatwww.debreastcancer.org

OCEAN BLOCK

POND VIEWS

POND FRONT

Bethany Beach

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

MLS DESU2029172 $3,200,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

3 MILESTO BEACH/WALKTO SHOPPING

Swann Cove, Selbyville

This new 4BR/3BA, plus loft, home is a statement of elegance and comfort. With features like Anderson windows, instant hot water, and an oversized, insulated, and finished garage, every detail has been meticulously designed. Step into a world of convenience with an outdoor shower, propane hookup for grilling, and closets galore. Embrace uniqueness with the added trim package, wainscoting, and wood ceilings. Indulge in the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and enjoy outdoor living on the screen porch, side deck, and front porch.

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Bayside, West Fenwick

The ultimate designer furnished coastal beach house with over 4,400 sq ft of luxurious living space, elevator, and every upgrade imaginable. Beautiful turnkey home with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, living area with gas fireplace, gourmet chef’s kitchen, small office, 3-season room, deck, screened porch, 2 car garage and more! Located in the best location at bayside with views of the pool, pond, and golf course. Wonderful amenity rich community.

MLS DESU2037622 $1,499,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

Savannahs Landing, Ocean View

Lake front! Very spacious home offers a chef’s kitchen with a large center island, a spacious built-in desk space, and a breakfast nook. A fantastic ensuite with a luxurious, large walk-in tiled shower. The living room is bright and sunny with a gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings, a formal dining room, guest bedroom, and a sunroom or 3rd bedroom (no closet). Plus, a 3-season porch, 1 car garage with storage above and a lakefront patio. Community pool & tennis/pickleball. Only 2 minutes to Bethany.

Bethany Lakes, Bethany

A pristine, designer furnished showcase that offers an open floorplan, a living/dining room area, a family room with a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a large island/breakfast bar, and eat-in breakfast nook, a fabulous sunroom and luxurious primary suite. Upstairs, is a large loft, 4 guest bedrooms (one with a full-size armoire) and 2 full bathrooms. Plus, a large deck with a hot tub, and a 2-car garage. Located in a gated community with a pool, tennis/pickleball courts and more. A short drive to Bethany, James Farm, and John West Park. MLS DESU2037258 $1,150,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Sandy Landing Rd., Dagsboro

MLS DESU2037658 JUST $599,900

MLS DESU2044830 $624,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

FANTASTIC VIEWS

NEW LISTING

SALEPENDING SALEPENDING

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

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

MLS DESU2034422 $479,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Keenwick Sound, West Fenwick

Solar powered Cape Cod 3 miles to the ocean. 4 bedroom/2 bath. Primary with bath. New vinyl siding, downstairs windows, and slider in June. Finishing touches needed. Community pool and boat ramp.

MLS DESU2044372 Just $355,000 Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

This original early 19th century farmhouse is ready for your special touch! Situated on 1+ acre corner lot a short walk to the Indian River Bay. Original house has 3 bedrooms/2 baths boasting iconic elements worth savoring. Screened porch connects 2 bedroom/2 bath in-law suite, with W/D, kitchenette, central air and 2 car garage. Plus, dedicated gardens, white picket fence and above ground pool. Reimagine the beauty of a bygone era! Close to Bethany Beach and Indian River Bay. Don’t delay – the promise of this parcel makes it a scarcity! MLS DESU2041086 $574,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Located in a premier waterfront community, this fabulous furnished luxurious condo is amazing with numerous upgrades and custom finishes. Offering first-floor, end unit living in a private location with an abundance of sunlight, a remodeled kitchen with breakfast bar, living/dining room combo with wood burning fireplace, and access to a screened porch, a large primary suite with a remodeled bathroom, guest bedroom and remodeled guest bath. Community with top-notch amenities.

MLS DESU2041920 $339,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Preserve @ Jefferson Creek, Near Bethany

Like new home offers a stunning 2-story living room with a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, a breakfast area or a study, a library, office, or formal dining room, your decision on how to use this flex room, and 1st floor primary bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, is a loft area, 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Plus, a private backyard, a patio, screened porch and 2 car garage. Small community with pool. Close to Bethany Beach and all its attractions.

MLS DESU2042788 $714,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

COMMERCIAL

Atlantic Avenue, Millville

High visibility parcel on Rt.26 located in the town of Millville. This single-family home (2 bedroom/2 bath) is located on an approx. 1 acre. The property is zoned commercial, and the site plan is subject to approval by the town of Millville. Currently is a residential rental. Combine it with the property west of the subject property (35332 Atlantic) for almost another 1-acre parcel for $979,000 for almost 2 acres. Public sewer and well water. The seller is a licensed realtor in Delaware.

MLS DESU2041468 $549,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Banks Acres, Ocean View

A rare opportunity to buy a lot located in a quiet, well-established community with no HOA. The lot has been cleared of the old mobile home. Great location near fantastic restaurants, state parks, golfing, fishing, and the awesome Bethany Beach life guarded, public beaches. Great opportunity to build your dream home.

MLS DESU2040560 $129,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Please contact one of our experienced agents for your real estate needs!

Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

Julia Hudson 301-641-6267

Nicole Frank 610-842-4521

Sondra Connor 302-245-1435

Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630 Rupert Smith 302-228-8900

Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

Martha Smith 302-249-0464

Tocelebratetheoceanandthebenefitsitprovides,DNRECisseeking entriesforaDelawareOceanPhoto Contest.JuneisNationalOcean Month,andJune8isWorldOcean Day.Gov.JohnCarneyandLt.Gov. BethanyHall-Longhaveproclaimed JuneasOceanMonthinDelaware.

DNREC’sDelawareOceanPhoto ContestrunsfromJune8through Aug.31,andthewinnerwillbefeaturedinanOutdoorDelawarearticle.

Asacoastalstate,Delawaredependsontheoceanandmarineresourcesforitseconomicprosperity, particularlyintermsoftourism,commercialfishing,recreationandshippingindustries,officialssaid. AccordingtotheNationalOceanic andAtmosphericAdministration’s Economics:NationalOceanWatch data,thetotaleconomicvalueof Delaware’socean-relatedactivitiesis estimatedatapproximately$1.4billion annually.

Incelebratingallthebenefitsthe oceancontributestoourlivesand livelihood,theDNRECcontestseeks photosthatshowapersonalconnectiontotheocean,officialsnoted.

“Thestate’srichhistoryhasdirect tiestotheocean,culturally,economicallyandasadestinationformillions ofvisitorseachyear,”saidDNREC SecretaryShawnM.Garvin.“Protectingandpreservingtheseresources throughactivestewardshipisessential toensuringtheirviabilityforgenerations,andthisphotocontestisone waythatwecanhelpincreaseawarenessoftheimportanceoftheoceanto Delaware.”

Potentialphotocontestsubjects mayinclude,butarenotlimitedto, marinewildlifeandhabitat,recreation, fishingandmarinetransportation. Completerulesandaphotorelease formareavailableonlineat https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/ coastal/ocean-photo-contest-rules.pdf.

Allimagesmustincludethephotographer’sname,ashortdescription ofwhatisshowninthephoto,and whereandwhenthephotowastaken. Submittedentriesmustincludeacompletedphotoreleaseform.Alegalparentorguardianmustcompletethe releaseformforcontestantsyounger than18.Thedeadlineforsubmissions is4:30p.m.onAug.31.

Photographsmusthavebeentaken withinthestateofDelaware,oroffshoreofDelaware,andtheymustbe original,previouslyunpublishedand createdsolelybythesubmittingentrant(s).Onlyphotosthatmeetthe criteria,alongwithacompletedrelease form,willbeeligible.

Entrieswillbejudgedforcompositionandtheme.Preferencewillbe giventoclear,good-qualityphotographs.

Begleiterreflectsonyearsasareporterandeducator

BySamSandler PointIntern

OnceanacclaimedbroadcastjournalistworkingforCNN,thenasuccessfulprofessorandprogramleader attheUniversityofDelaware,and nowaretiredmanlivingincoastal Delaware;RalphBegleiterhashadan immenseimpactonthelocal,nationalandinternationalcommunities ofwhichheisapart.

Hehasspentasignificantamount ofhislifedevotingtimeandeffortto sharingknowledgeandprofessionalismwiththeworldthroughhis broadcastsonmonumentalevents, suchasthefalloftheBerlinWall, andthepoliticsandinternationalrelationshipsbehindtheGulfWar.Begleiterhasexperiencedmany incrediblefeatsduringhistwocareers,andhehasquitethelifestory totell.

Hischildhoodwasfilledwith greatmemorieswhilegrowingupin Englewood,N.J.,afterhavingbeen borninManhattaninNewYorkCity fiveyearsprior.

Reflectingonlivinginhischildhoodtown,hesaid,“Englewoodwas smallenoughthatitonlyhadone highschool,onejuniorhighschool, anditwasarelativelysmalltown whereyougottomeeteveryoneand knowthemwell.”

Hesaidhischildhoodduringthe 1950sand1960swas“inthepeakof theCivilRightsMovementerainthe UnitedStates,andthepopulationof whereIlivedwasveryintegratedand multicultural,”henoted.

Begleiterrecalled“readingthe newsofwhatwashappeningelsewhereinthecountry,butitwasalso inmytown.Thereweredemonstrations.We,asstudents,feltitat school,sincewewereonelarge,diversehighschool.Itwasinteresting toobservetheCivilRightsmovementfromtheplacewhereIwascoincidentlyliving.”

Duringhighschool,Beglieterwas “thekidontheloudspeakerevery morningthatmadeannouncements abouthomeroomandthingslikethat. …Ihavealwaysseenthatastheroot ofmybroadcastjournalistinterest.”

Thatloveofmakingannouncementsandbroadcastinginformation ledhisclassmatestowrite,“Wewill seeyouonT.V.orontheradio”inhis highschoolyearbook.

Hecontinuedtodevelophisinterestinjournalismwhileparticipating inthestudentnewspaperathishigh school.

Begleitersaidhisfacultyadvisors fromhishighschoolnewspaperstand outinhismindbecausetheytaught him“thebasicprinciplesoffairness injournalism,withpublishingall

sidesofastory.”

Aftergraduatingfromhighschool, Begleiterwentontostudypolitical scienceatBrownUniversity.While studyingthere,hequicklyjoinedthe studentradioshowandrosethrough therankstobecomethenewsdirectorfortheshow.Histimespentat theradioshowwasgreatlyimpacted bytheVietnamWar,henoted.

“Oneofthemotivatorsformeto thinkaboutwhyjournalismwasimportantwasthatpeople—evenmy age—wantedtoknowwhatwas goingoninthewar.Wasthewar goingtocontinue,wasthewargoing toend,weremoretroopsgoingtobe drafted,couldIormyfriendsget drafted?Itwassomethingthatper-

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CoastalPoint•Submitted FormerCNNWorldAffairsCorrespondentRalphBegleiter,reportingonthe plightofhomelessIraqirefugeesatthe Iraq-Turkeyborderin1991.

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meatedmythoughtsthroughoutcollege.”

Begleitersaid,“Journalismseemed likeanobleprofession.Thisisimportant,andthisissomethingIcan doandhelppeopleunderstandwhat ishappening,”herecalledthinkingof hiseventualprofession.

BegleiterwentontostudyatColumbiaUniversitybeforelandinghis firstlargejobinjournalismattheallnewsradiostationWTOPinWashington,D.C.

Whileheenjoyedworkingat WTOP,andhaving“governmental officialsandcommuterslistening everydaytomybroadcastswasexciting,”hesaidhestillwantedtobecomeaTVnewsprofessional.Heset agoalforhimselfofbecominga broadcastjournalistbeforetheageof 30.

Begleitercontinuedworkingfor WTOPintohisearly30s,beforereceivingajobofferfromTedTurnerat thenewCableNewsNetwork,CNN, in1980.

Hesaidthat,atthetime,hebelievedthatthisallnewstelevision channelwas“nevergoingtosucceed. Whothehellisgoingtowatchthe newsallday?”

Begleiterwasaskedonceagaina

yearlaterifhewantedtojoinCNN, andhedecidedthatheshouldjoin afterCNNhadgrownsubstantially duringthatfirstyear.Today,hebelievesthatitwasthewrongdecision towaitayeartojoinCNN,butthat “inthecontextofthetime,itseemed liketherightdecisionforme,and whenIlookbackonit,itwouldnot havechangedmylifeifIhadbecome abroadcastjournalistafewyearsearlier.”

Duringhistimeasareporterat CNN,hecoveredmanyinfluential eventsofthe1980sand1990sasthe network’sWorldAffairscorrespondentbasedoutofWashington.

Hereportedonthepoliticsleadinguptowars,butBegleiternever actuallytraveledtowarzonesbecause ofapromisehemadetohiswife whentheyweremarried.Hiswife asked,“Areyougoingtobeawar correspondent?Ifso,Iamnotsointerestedingettingmarried.”Thatled himtopromisenottoreportinwar zones,andwhileCNNaskedhimto dosomultipletimes,hesaidthathe hadmadeadealwithhiswifetonot traveltothoselocations.

Begleitersaidthemostrewarding aspectofreportingonthosemonumentaloccurrenceswas“thestories whereIgottotravelfromoneadversarytoanother—oftenmultipleadversaries,especiallyintheMiddle East.Eachoneofthosecountrieshad

adifferentperspectiveontheissues

aroundtheMiddleEastandtheGulf War.”

Hesaid“havingtokeepallofthat straightinmyheadwheninterviewingdifferentofficialsfromthecountriesintheMiddleEast,andthen explainingthisonalivereportlater inthedaywasextremelyexcitingand thrillingtobeabletodo.”

Onesuchexperiencewastheweek beforethestartoftheIraqWar,when BegleiterwasinGeneva,Switzerland, whiletheU.S.andIraqwereattemptingtoavoidwarinlast-minutepeace talks.

“Thenegotiationshappenedfora fewdays,andtheyfailedtoreachan agreement,whichmademerealize, andthewholeworldrealized,that thismeanttheU.S.wasgoingtogo towarinIraq.”

CNNproducerscalledhimfrom Atlantathatday,askinghimtodoa livereportfromGeneva,andduring that90-minutesegment,producers stoodbytotellhimthenamesofofficialswhowerestandingbyindifferentnations,readytodiscussthe potentialwar.Hehadtoarticulate theopinionsandanglesfrommultiplenationstothen“tosstheliveaspecttothedifferentofficialsinthe variousnationsintheMiddleEast andEurope.

“Ihadthemostfabuloustimeadlibbingmywaythroughoveranhour

oflivebroadcastthateverybodyknew thateveryonewaswatching.Thiswas anunfolding,worldwide,important event,andIdidnothaveascript. Therewasnoteleprompter.Itwas justpullingtogetherallthesereports Ididovertimeandexplainingitto thegeneralpublic.”

Thatexperience,inparticular, madeBegleiterrealizethatjournalismcanbeseenasaneducationaleffortinsomeways.

“Thisiswhatjournalistsdobest,” hesaid.“Theyexplaincomplicated eventssothateverybodyintheworld doesnothavetoreaddetailsabout whatdifferentcountriesbelieve.That isthejournalist’sjob.”

BegleitersaidhealsogreatlyenjoyedtravelingtotheformerSoviet Republics,suchasBelarus,KazakhstanandTurkmenistan,afterthe falloftheBerlinWall.Herecalled thatheandhiscrewfromCNNhad tocarrysatellitesandothertechnologytosendthebroadcastsbackto Atlanta.

“Westruggledtoturnthesatellites towardtheIndianOceanonour hotelbalcony,whereoneofourproducerstoldustoaimthesatelliteto sendthebroadcast.Itwasacoolexperiencewithgoodmemories.”

BegleiterleftCNNin1999,decidinginhis50sthathewantedhis

secondcareertobefocusedoncollegeeducation.HebecameaprofessorattheUniversityofDelaware, wherehefoundedtheCenterforPoliticalCommunication.

Duringhistimeattheuniversity, hefiledalawsuitagainsttheDepartmentofDefensein2004toforcethe governmenttoreleasetheimagesof fallensoldiersfromthewarinIraq thatwerebeingwithheldbythegovernment.HeusedtheFreedomofInformationAct(FOIA)tofilethe suit,buttheactionneversawtheinsideofthecourtroom.Theimages werereleasedbytheDepartmentof Defensebeforethecourtwasinvolved.

“Transparencyisafundamental rightthattheAmericanpeoplehave,” hesaidofgovernment.“ItissomethingthatdistinguishestheUnited Statesfromalotofothergovernmentsintheworld.Wecannot,asa truedemocracy,voteonissuesor leadersunlessweknowwhattheyare doing,andtheonlywaytoknow whattheyaredoingisthroughtrue transparency.”

Hesaidthisisalsoalocalissue andthat“thegovernmentin Delawareneedstobeheldtoabetter account.”

Hisdecisiontoswitchcareerswas adifficultone—especiallywalking awayfromasuccessfulcareerasa broadcastjournalist,hesaid.

“Ilovedjournalism.IfeeltremendouslyluckythatIhadcoveredforeignaffairsatatimeperiodthat coincidentallyturnedouttobeoneof themostinterestingperiodsofinternationalaffairsinrecenthistory,”he said.

Butaftermorethan15yearsat CNN,“In1996,mycontractwas ending,andIstartedsayingIdonot knowifIcankeepgettingonthese airplanesallofthetime.Itgotold andtiringafterawhile.”

Henonethelessdecidedtosign anothercontract.Begleiter’sfather andhisagentthoughtthathewould bewalkingawayfromthepeakofhis careerandthatitwasanunwisedecisiontomake.Thosethreeyearsled himtothinkmoreaboutwhetherhe wasattheendofhiscareer.

“CouldIdothisagaininfive years,orwhatabout10years?”he askedhimself.“AndthemoreI thoughtaboutthatanswer,themore Ithoughtthat,asIaged,theharderit wouldbetoendurethephysicaland emotionalaspectoftravelingtoallof theselocationsontheselongplane rides.”

Healsodidnotwanthissecond careertobeatanagewhenhewas “coasting”untilretirement.

“Iwanttohaveafullsecondcareer withteaching,andIwanttodivein andhaveagreattimedoingit,”herecalledofhisdecision.

Havingmovedintoeducation,on Sept.11,2001,histeachingplan,he knew,“wasgoingoutthewindow thatday,”ashefeltaresponsibilityto explainwhatwashappeningtohis students.

“Ihadbeengrantedbyahigher authoritytheabilitytostandinfront ofaclassroomandmakesenseofthis atthatverymoment,”herecalled.“I wasluckytobeabletodothat,and thatdaymademerealizethat,even though,fortwodecadesatCNNI hadanaudienceofhundredsofthousandssometimes—thatdayinthat classroomwith50kids,thismuch smalleraudienceallowedmetohave amuchmoredirectlineofcommunicationwiththosekids.”

Adozenyearslater,hereceivedan emailfromaformerstudentwhowas inthatclasson9/11whowantedto thankhimforwhathedidthatday forherandtheotherstudents.She recalled,shesaid,oneveryanniversaryof9/11thethingsthatBegleiter hadtoldherandtheotherstudents.

That,hesaid,was“enormouslyrewarding,andIhadagreattime teachingattheUniversityof Delaware.”

InhisretirementfromUD, Begleiterhasspentpartofhistime

teachingatOsherLifeLongLearningInstitutethroughtheUniversity ofDelaware.Heteachesclassesto people50orolder,andhegreatlyenjoystheexperience,hesaid.

Lookingtothefutureofjournalism,Begleitersaid,“Ithinkthereare somenewsorganizationsthatstill existthatpursueunbiasednewsreporting.IthinkNPR,tothisday,is thebestbroadcastnewsorganization inthecountry.Ithinkitdefinitely followsthatmodelofreporting.”

“IliketheNewYorkTimes,and thatitispossibletohavenewsthatis notopinionated,andtherearestill someorganizationsthatstillknow howtodothat,”headded.

Begleitersaidhe’sunsureifthatis aworkablemodelforjournalism goingintothefuture,sincemany newsorganizationsarefollowingnew models,likethe“NewYorkTimes, whoaremakingmostoftheirmoney fromtheWirecuttermagazineand crosswords,notfromnewsreporting.”

Begleiter’sadvicetothoseconsideringpursuingjournalismasacareer: “Itisanexcitingcareerthatisfun andcreative.Youcandoincredible things,meetincrediblepeople,and haveanoutsizedinfluencebeyond yourownvoiceonwhatpeoplethink abouttheworldaroundthem.Thatis therewardofjournalism.”

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PurchasingahomeinCoastal Delawarecanbeamonumentaldecisionfilledwithjoyandexcitement. Sellingthathomecanbedifficult andfilledwiththeanxietyofletting goofthemanyjoysoflivingbythe beach.ForoneSouthBethanyfamily, sellingtheirhometoanewbuyerin Junewasaharddecisiontomake, butacoincidencethatoccurredmade MarthaFieldsandherhusband, John,excited—anditmadestarting anewchapterintheirlivesmuch easier.

Thehouseat5KewaneeStreetin SouthBethanywasownedbythe Fieldsesfrom1993untilonlyafew weeksago.Theyoriginallylivedin thesmallbeachcottagethatwas constructedonthepropertyin1973 andownedbyThomasHoffman. TheFieldslivedinthecottageuntil 2001,whentheydecidedtobuilda retirementhomeonthesamelandas theiroldbeachcottage.Thenew homeretainedmostofthefurniture andmanyofthepossessionsfromthe originalcottage.

WhentheFieldsfamilyputthat homeonthemarketrecently,itsold inoneday,sightunseen,toafamily livinginCalifornia.Littledidthey knowthattheirhomewasbeingpurchasedbyThomasHoffman’sson Seth,whogrewupspendinghis summersonthatproperty.

Thesaleoccurredinsuchashort timeframethattheHoffmanfamily didnotinitiallyrealizethatthe propertywasthesamepropertytheir familyhadownedmorethanfour decadesprior.

AccordingtotheFieldsfamily’s realestateagent,BrandonScott, “TheHoffmanscamebackintothe area,andthepropertyhappenedto beforsale,whichtheythenpurchased.…Sethcalledhisfather,and Thomastoldthemthepropertywas, infact,theonetheybought.”

Scottsaidthecoincidencewasjust amatterofbeingintherightplaceat therighttime,emphasizingthatthe Hoffmanfamilywas“notpurposefullylookingforthisproperty.”

Headdedthattheoldphone numberthatwasassociatedwith ThomasHoffmanwhentheyowned thepropertymanydecadesagowill nowalsobereturnedtohissonSeth.

“Thomasisextremelyexcitedto beprocuringthepropertyonce

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TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce,incollaborationwiththeBigChillBeachClub, willhostthe2023LifeguardAward CelebrationonTuesday,Aug. 15,from6to8:30p.m.

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Thiscommunitycelebrationwill kickoffintheeventtentattheBig ChillBeachClubwithatacobar, viewsandDJBump.Theawards portionoftheeveningwillrecognize a“LifeguardoftheYear”fromeach patrol.Duringtheevent,theguards whocompeteintheUSLANationals representingSussexCountywillbe recognizedfortheirachievements. TheChamberwillbeassistingin sponsoringqualifyingguardsforthe 2023USLANationalsinVirginia Beach,Virginia.

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again,”Scottsaid.

MarthaFieldssaidthatwhen SethThomasfirstcamebacktothe propertyandsawthenewhomethe Fieldsfamilyhadbuiltthere,hesaid, “Irememberthisfurniture,”andthat herecalledmanymemoriesfromhis childhoodspentonthepropertyin SouthBethany.

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Familiesoftheguardsandcommunitymembersarebeinginvitedto attendtheeventfor$10.Anewadditiontothisyear’sLifeguardCelebrationisacustomeventT-shirt, sponsoredbyFellsPointSurf.All guardswhoregisterbyAug.10will receiveafreeT-shirt.Guardswho registerbyJuly28willbeguaranteed theirselectedsize.Shirtswillbe availableforpre-sale($10)forguests andattheeventwhilesupplieslast. Onlineregistrationisavailable atwww.thequietresorts.com.The finaldeadlinetoregisterisAug.10. Complimentaryparkingwillbe providedforallregisteredguests.For moreinformation,call(302)5392100orvisitthequietresorts.com.

cretionarymomentwehadthere.”

Sheandherhusbandrealizedthat “whenweretiredandweweretalkingaboutwhatwewoulddoinretirement,itmadealotofsensethat wewouldbuildahomewherethe cottagewasat5Kewanee,andspend ourretirementyearsthere.”

“Sethhasa5-year-oldson,who hewantstoexperiencethesame propertyashisoldhomethathe grewupinduringthesummers” whenSethHoffmanwashisson’s age.

WhileMarthaFieldssaiditwas incrediblydifficulttoselltheirhome andtomoveontolivinginaretirementcommunity,“Thisisaverybittersweetmomentforus,toleavethis placeandtomove.Buthavingit backintheHoffmanfamilymakesit easier.…Iliketothinkthiscoincidencewasdestinedtohappen.”

Lookingbackonthememoriesof thebeachcottage,Fieldsrecalled,“It wasadearplace.Wespenteverydis-

Inall,theyspent30yearswith friendsandfamilywhilelivingon theproperty.Shesaidtheyaresadto beleavingthem,buttheyplanon comingbackfromtheirnewresidenceinNewJerseytovisit.

Lookingtothefutureofthehome andtheHoffmanfamily’sresumed ownershipof5Kewanee,Martha Fieldssaid,“Ithinktheywillenjoy thehome.TheideaofSethraising hissoninthesamelocationwherehe learnedtolovethebeachjustputsa smileonyourface.…Thiswassuch asurprise—Idonotknowhowto expressthat.Itwasbeyondmyimaginationthatsomethinglikethis wouldeverhappen.Iwashoping thatsomeonewouldbuythehome thatlovedit,buttohaveitgoback tothefamilythathadit30yearsago isjustamazing.”

TheRehobothArt League’ssignaturesummerevent,theAnnual OutdoorFineArt& FineCraftShow,returns toHenlopenAcresfor thefirsttwoweekendsin August.Nowinits 50thyear,theeventprovidestheopportunityfor morethan100artists andartisansfromaround thecountrytodisplay andselltheirfineart andfinecraftsamidst theRehobothArt League’s3.5-acre woodedcampus,just blocksfromRehoboth Avenue.

Theeventwillbeheld Aug.5-6andAug.12-13 from10a.m.to5p.m. onSaturdaysand10a.m. to4p.m.onSundays.

Theoutdoorshow, whichisunderwrittenby JackLingo,Realtor,isa juriedevent,andmany oftheartistsactively enjoydemonstratingtheircreativity eachdayduringtheshow.Asalways,manylocalandregional artistswillbeoncampuswiththeir artworkanddisplayinavarietyof mediums,includingoilandacrylic painting,pastelpainting,finejewelry,wood,metal,photography,ceramics,mixedmediaandmore.

Theshowisfullofactivities,includingfood,livemusic,artist demonstrations,galleryexhibits, gardens,thehistoricPeterMarsh HomesteadandaDogfishHead BeerGarden.Thesupportofthe communityallowsthisRehoboth Beachtraditiontocontinue,asthe

effortsofmorethan100volunteers areessentialtopulloffthistwoweekendevent,organizersnoted.

Visitorsarealsowelcometo enjoythecurrentshowstheart leaguehasondisplay,includingits 85thAnnualMembers’FineArt Exhibition,aswellasTerriYacovelli’ssoloshow“MixingColors:An Artist’sExploration”intheVenturesGallery.TheHomesteadwill becomeanextensionoftheMembers’SalesGallery,andtheDeWitt willhavetheleague’sDoorsof Fameondisplaytocelebrate85 yearsoftheRehobothArtLeague.

Asalways,theHomesteadDo-

centswillbeholdinganonlineauctionofartworkdonatedbythe OutdoorShowartistsasa fundraiserforpreservationprojects

inRAL’shistoricbuildings.RALprovides complimentarytransportationtotheevent withJollyTrolleyshuttles,whichstopatRehobothBeach ElementarySchool.

Aspertradition,patronsatthisyear’sOutdoorFineArt&Fine CraftShowwillhavean opportunitytowina one-of-a-kindpieceof artworkthatwasdonatedbyMichelleMarshall-Johnson.The winningticketswillbe pulledat4p.m.onAug. 14.

Thereisaweekend entryfeeof$5for adults.Thereisno chargeforchildren youngerthan12.Tickets canbepurchasedbycash orcreditcardatthegate.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthisexhibit,theartleague,its classes,memberships,eventsand exhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.

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Macky’sBaysideBar&Grill,an iconicOceanCity,Md.,restaurant, recentlyannouncedtheirWhite MarlinOpenBucketChallenge. StopbybetweenAug.5and11to participateinthechallenge.Simply namewhichboatyouaresupporting inthe2023WhiteMarlinOpen, orderaMacky’scocktailBucket, andwatchtheleaderboardclimb. Attheendoftheweektheboat withthemostbucketsordered wins!

“I’mabigfanoftheWhite MarlinOpen,andsoiseveryoneelseatMacky’s,it’soneof thebestOceanCitytraditions.Ourteamisreallyexcitedtocelebrateourfirst Macky’sBucketChallenge.” saidRickHaney,managerat Macky’sBaysideBar&Grill.

Pr izesforthewinningboat includeaMacky’smerchandise packfortheboatcrew,a2024 WhiteMarlinOpenkickoffparty for25guests,andofcourse,bragging rights!

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Macky’sofficiallyopenedthisseasononThursday,April27,andwill beopenthroughLaborDay,with themednightsonTuesdays,DJs onThursdaysandFridays,and triviaonSundays.Visit mackys.comformoredetails andtocheckoutthemusic schedule.

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Beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA former model home with over $50,000 in upgrades, HW oors, kitchen w/granite counters, FF primary BR, FR w/vaulted ceiling, security & irrigation systems, professional landscaping, outdoor replace, & located in an amenity rich community. $749,900 Call Shirley Kalvinsky 302-236-4254 (Cell) #4623V

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TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommercewillpresentthe45thAnnual BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalon Saturday,Sept.9,from10a.m.to5p.m. Celebratingits45thyear,theannualevent, locatedindowntownBethanyBeach,hosts morethan100juriedartiststoshowcase andselltheirwork.Thefeaturedartists bringuniquecreationsrepresentingavarietyofdifferentmediums,includingpaintings,photography,woodwork,metalwork, clay,basketsandjewelry.

ThefestivalweekendwillbeginonFriday,Sept.8,attheMeettheArtistsReceptionhostedbyGalleryOne.Intheevent sponsoredbyComcast,attendeescanenjoy aneveningoflightfarewiththe15partner artistsofGalleryOne,locatedat32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView,from5to7 p.m.WinetastingswillbeofferedbySalted VinesVineyard&Winery.

ThereceptionisanRSVP-onlyevent. Allregisteredattendeeswillqualifytowin anoriginalMaryBodeByrdpainting.

SupportedbyTaylorBank,thecommemorativeArtsFestivaleventonSaturday,Sept.9,willfeaturefunforthewhole family.ThedaywillincludeaChildren’s AreafromtheFreemanArtsPavilion’sArt AccessInitiative.Patronsarebeinginvited tostopbythechildren’scraftareabythe basketballcourtsattheChristianConferenceCenterandTownofBethanyBeach’s playgroundtobeapartoftheart.Shoppers

canalsoenjoyaliveradiobroadcastwith DanaMcDonaldfrom9a.m.tonoonon HollywoodStreet.

Throughoutthedurationoftheevent,

therewillbeasilentauction,featuring worksofartdonatedbythefestival’sartists. Localbusinessesarealsowelcometodonatetothesilentauctionandshouldcon-

tactevents@thequietresorts.comformore information.Allproceedsfromthesilent auctionwillsupporttheartsprogramsof localelementaryschoolsintheQuietResortsRegion.

From1to4p.m.onSaturday,Sept.9, BeachLiquorsissponsoringaticketed Wine&CheeseTastingeventhostedat theHarvestTideSteakhouseeventspace, locatedintheheartofthefestivalat98 GarfieldParkway,onthesecondfloor,in BethanyBeach.Morethan60different winesin12tastingswillbefeatured.Ticketsareavailablefor$30 atthequiestresorts.com.Aportionofthe proceedswillbenefitlocalelementary schoolartprograms.

EventsponsorsincludeSouthern DelawareTourism;SupportingSponsor TaylorBank;TransportationSponsorRenewalbyAndersen;MediaSponsorsthe CoastalPoint,ForeverMedia—TheWave andTodayMediaGroup;Volunteer& ArtistsSponsorHeather’sHomeWorks; SignatureSponsorsBeachLiquors,Comcast,FreemanArtsPavilion,SaltedVines Vineyard&Winery;ParkwoodEntrance SponsorMcKeeBuilders;FestivalSponsor CreativeConcepts;SilentAuctionSponsor Jayne’sReliable;ShoppingBagSponsors BerkshireHathaway,TheEvergreene CompaniesandVacasaDE;andCommunicationSponsorDelmarvaTwo-Way Radio.

Attendeesarebeingencouragedtoshop notonlythefestivalbutlocalbusinesses,as wellastoexplorethearea’smanylocalart galleries.Abusinessdirectorycanberequestedorfoundonthequietresorts.comto planafun-filledweekend.FormoreinformationontheBethanyBeachBoardwalk ArtsFestival,visitBethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall(302)539-2100.

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TeenArtShow— SouthCoastalLibraryinvitesthepublictovisitthe2023TeenArt Showinthelibrary’sTeenRoom.Talented artistsages12-18havecreated2Dand3D artworksofvariousmedia.Winnerswereselectedbylocalprofessionalartists,andprizes wereawarded.

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HouselFun&Fitness— SouthCoastalLibraryissponsoringafun,interactiveprogram onbuildingcognitive,social,emotionaland physicalwell-beingatJohnWestParkat3 p.m .Forchildrenandfamilies.Noregistrationisrequired.

ButterfliesandBlooms— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostaButterfliesandBlooms Classfrom9to10:30a.m.VolunteerEducatorMargaretKimmellwilldiscusssummer butterfliesandmore.Theclassconcludesby exploringthePietOudolfMeadowwithvolunteersidentifyingthebutterfliesthatvisitthe garden.Thecostis$10perclassforadults andchildrenarefree.Reservationsarerequired,andcanbem adeatdelawaregardens.org/events.Children16andunderare admittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult. Membershavefreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.

YogawithSandy— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingayogaclassforyogisand beginneryogisat11a.m.Thisisaclass forallagesandstages,andthereisa$20 costforunlimitedyoga.Registrationisrequired,andyoucansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingauniquestorytimeat1p.m. thatgoesalongwiththeirsummerreading program,“AllTogetherNow.”Eachweek theywilllearnaboutan ewcountryand culture.Thisisforages5-10.

BasicsofManga— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingprofessionalartistMikeNg at5p.m.Thisisforages12-18.

FreeConcert— Mercy’sWellwillperformat St.Matthew’sByTheSeaat7p.m.Love offeringswillbeaccepted.

July28

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekit tomakeakaleidoscope.Free,available throughAug.3whilesupplieslast.Youth mustpickupkitsthemselves.Sout hCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

Story&ArtforKids— ArtistJacquelineBoyd willteachages6-10howtodrawillustrationsfromabookatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredandavailableat(302)858-5518orat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

Teen CricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor

10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly11areeligible tomakeafreet-shirtat10a.m.withthelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatime slotfortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

FreeGardenCrafts— Childrenages6-12are invitedtoDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekforaFreeGardenCraftsClass from10to11a.m.Adultsarewelcometo stayforthefreeclass,orvisitthegardenson theirown.Thereisalsoaguidedtourat10 a.m.foracostof$10.Thisclassis“TheArt o ftheFlower.”.Childrenmusthaveaclass reservation,andcanreserveatdelawaregardens.org/events.Children16andunderare admittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult. Membershavefreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.

July29

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake

SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC at36405ClubhouseRoad,from8to10:30isha.m.,featuringhomemadecakes,pies, cookiesandswee ttreats.Allproceedsgoto supportlocalmissionprojects.

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingayogaclassforyogisandbeginneryogisat10:30a.m.Thisisaclass forallagesandstages,andthereisa$20 costforunlimitedyoga.Registrationisrequired,andyoucansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

July30

FreeConcerts— Graceway(formerlythe DixyMelodyBoys)willperformatSt. Matthew’sByTheSeaat8:30a.m.,10:45 a.m.and7p.m.Loveofferingswillbeaccepted.

July31

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

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

HarryPotterTrivia— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingatriviagamebasedonHarryPotter booksandmoviesat4p.m.Thisisforages 8-12,andthen13throughadultsgettogetherat5p.m.Freecupcakesforallplayers tocelebrateHarryPotter’sbirthday!Trivia

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCafé,agroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinforma-

tion,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyville Community Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe Read ingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-

impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newm embersarewelcome.Thegroup doesnotmeetduringJulyandAugust,and willwelcomeeveryoneonSept6,2023, whentheyresumetheirmeetings.Formore information,call(240)315-4361.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— SouthCoastalLibraryholds

Sales • Rentals • Commercial

Planta on Park

Well maintained Class C home with addi on; furnished 2 BR, 2BA with poten al for a 3rd BR. Nicely landscaped yard with large deck, new outside shower, and 2 sheds. New shed has heat, air, and water. Low HOA fees and short drive to Bethany Beach. $325,000

Windmill Woods

Close to everything - plenty to do. Lovely 4BR, 2.5 BA, two level home with 2 car garage situated on a lovely pond. Open floor plan, LVP floors, primary BR and BA on first floor, sold fully furnished. Ameni es: inground pool, fitness center, pickle ball and tennis courts. $541,000

The Salt Pond

Cap va ng contemporary home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in popular golf community. Secluded and private se ng with 3 season room and lovely outdoor space. 3BR, 2BA, one level with 2 car garage, being sold fully furnished. Ameni es: indoor, outdoor and kiddie pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball,volleyball and public 18 hole execu ve golf course. Only single family home available in SP community. $699,000

Joanne Young, Senior Real Estate Specialist 33292 Coastal Hwy., Unit 1, Bethany Beach, DE Cell: 302.381.9291 • Office: 302-537-2616

E-Mail: joanneyoung4765@gmail.com • penfedrealty.com

Puzzles,Checkers,Crosswords&Coloringfor AdultsMondaythroughSaturday,whenever thelibraryisopen.Thereisanadultcoloring station,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords,Sudoku andwordfinds,alongwithagiantchecker board.

PokemonScavengerHunt— South Coastal LibraryishostingaPokemonScavengerHunt throughoutAugust,whereparticipantscan dropbyandpickupaPokedexatthecirculationdesktogetstarted.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)927-0050. ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1: 30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrarythefourthMondayofthemonth.Social hoursbeginat6p.m.,andthemeetingstarts promptlyat6:30p.m.Informationonthecl ub andmeetingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

Fitness/Health/Dance

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.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclas sesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee. Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDel aware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Hobby/Craft

302-645-6661

302-227-6101

302-527-6554

302-537-2616

NeedlepointGuild—

Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe

LEWES REHOBOTH BEACH DEWEY BEACH BETHANY BEACH

gameswillbeheldattheMillvilleBoardwalk, oratthelibraryincaseofinclementweather. Registrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

HarryPotterCostumeContest— South CoastalLibraryiscelebratingHarryPotter’s birthdaywithacostumecontestatthe BethanyBeachBandstandat7p.m.Thisis forallages,andwinnersineachcategory willbeawardedgiftcardsfromparticipating BethanyBeachbusinesses.Regi strationis required,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

Events

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monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe LewesPublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunch isencouraged.Newmembersarealways

HarryPotterMovie— SouthCoastalLibrary issponsoringaviewingofHarryPotterand theSorceror’sStoneattheBethanyBeach Bandstandatdusk.Thisisfree,andincase ofinclementweather,themoviewillbe showninthelibrary’smeetingroomat1 p.m.

August1

ReptileWonders— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingReptileWondersattheFrankford firehallat10:30a.m.Therewillbehands-on interactiveguests.

Dungeons&DragonsClub— Frankford PublicLibraryishostingaDungeons& DragonsClubeveryTuesdaythroughAug. 15at5:30p.m.Thisprogramisforages 13andolder.Registrationisrequired,and

welcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe

youcansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

AcrylicArtforBeginners— Localartist BarbarannFagleyishostingafunandfree beginner’sacrylicartworkshopforadultsat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thegro up willpaintasunflowercanvas,andtheworkshoprunsfrom10a.m.to1p.m.andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

FreeFamilyMovie— Allagesareinvitedto enjoya1993PG-ratedmovieaboutneighborhoodbaseballandfriendshipat2:30p.m. Freepopcornisincluded.Registrationisrequired,andavailablebycalling(302)8585518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formor einformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

Adam Ksebe

Cell: 302-864-8643

August1-6

SummerReadingChallenge— Allagesare invitedtoearnprizesbyparticipatinginthe SouthCoastalLibrary’sSummerReading Challenge.Simplyread10hoursbetween June1andAug.6.Signuptodayonlineat sussexcountyde.beanstack.org/reader365. Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but trackingyourprogressonlineentersyouin rafflesworth$50.

VirtualBeach&BayCottageTour— FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibraryishostingthe2023BeachandBayCottageTour, andall10house scanbeseenvirtuallyfrom thesafetyandcomfortofyourhome.For moreinformation,ortopurchasetickets,visit

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Food

VFWChickenShack— VFWChickenShack operationwillbeginSaturday,May20,runningthroughSaturday,Sep.2,from7:30 a.m.untilsoldout,rainorshine.Thecost is$10forhalfabarbecuedchickenanda bagofchips.Colddrinksareavailablefor $1each.TheChickenShackislocatedadjacenttotheNationalGuardTrainingFacilityonRoute1southbound,justnorthof BethanyBeach.

1 Sumter Ct, Ocean View

Impeccably maintained 5 BR, 3 BA home on a corner lot boasting an open floor plan with huge kitchen, generous primary suite, sun porch and more. Offered furnished, a tasteful design aesthetic and a strong rental history with proximity to Bethany’s beaches make this gem a must-see property. $619,000

CLOSE TO BETHANY BEACH

Shirley@ShirleyPriceSells.com

Adam.Ksebe@LNF.com

VFWBreakfast— VeteransofFo reignWars Post7234inOceanViewishostingan “all-you-can-eat”breakfasteverySunday throughLaborDayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Breakfastincludeseggs,sausage,ham, scrapple,potatoes,Frenchtoast,toast, freshfruit,juice,tea,coffeeandpastries. Allproceedsbenefitlocalveterancauses. Theseareopentothepublic.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevels arewelcome.

10 N. 5th St, Bethany Beach

With this beach block 3 BD/2BA raised rancher you don’t have to cross the highway to go to the beach. Comes mostly furnished. Enjoy drinks on the deck after your day on the beach! Miles of coastline at your doorstep. Motivated seller - New Price $1,290,000

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to8p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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29214MarshyHopeWay,WGlynNewton AMUSTSEE!Wonderfulviews,EnergyStarrated,SolarPanels, GeothermalHeat&Air,5bedroom&3Bathhome.NOHOAor TOWNTAXES.Alargekitchenwithlotsofcounterspace.Near groceries,hardwarestore,tennis,restaurants,walkingtrails,and QuillensPointVFW. $845,000

100x210 cleared lot could offer the space you have been looking for. Located on Dagsboro Road. Price Reduced: $125,000

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.ontheth ird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareon display.Themuseumislocatedat6Railroad AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

Faith

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— ANo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudyIII meetsonthebeachat2ndStreetin BethanyBeacheveryWedne sday,from June7toJuly26,from8:30to9:45a.m. Participantsshouldbringachair,andcan registerbycalling539-9510oronlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.Registrationisadvisedsoyoucanbecontacted iflocationchangesduetobeachreplenish-

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

KsebePriceGroup

Shirley Price Cell: 302-236-7046

34667 Bethany Dr, Frankford

3.5 miles from Bethany Beach, this home features

BR, 3 BA, a large eat-in kitchen and living room and 3 levels of

palette in which to imagine your next chapter. The detached 2-car garage has heating/air conditioning, loft storage & abundant windows; would make a great office/studio/lounge. $499,000

56 Central Ave, Ocean View History meets Modern in this charming Victorian with original wood floors just a couple of blocks from Rt. 26. This adorable home, outbuildings and large yard with English Garden offer so many possibilities. The main level rooms are generous in size and the second level features 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom and office/bonus room. $349,000

37154 Mississippi Dr, Frankford

Single level living in this charming manufactured home on .23 acre just a few miles from Bethany Beach! Plantation Park is a community of adorable homes just off Double Bridges Rd, which provides access to downtown Bethany, Ocean View’s shops & restaurants & a straight shot to Bayside golf/Freeman Arts Pavilion. $220,000

30619CedarNeckRd.#1212,CedarBay,OceanView$340,0003BR/2BACondoBarbaraCarlson|KellerWilliamsRealtySat.,7/2911-2 31771SkimmerRd.,BayForestClub,OceanView$715,0004BR/3BAHouseJoeLoughran|Long&FosterRealEstateSat.,7/2911-4

23084NarrowsLn.,Lewes$989,9005BR/3.5BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySat.,7/2912-2

38844SandpiperCir.,Frankford$699,9003BR/2.5BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySat.,7/2912-2

18613PettyjohnRd.,Georgetown$850,0003BR/2.5BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySat.,7/2912-2

32188RobinHoodsLoop,Millsboro$349,9003BR/2BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySat.,7/2912-2

33239TidewaterCoveLot#2678,Millsboro$130,0003BR/2BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySat.,7/2912-2

1SumterCt.,Wedgefield,OceanView$619,0004BR/3BAHouseMichelePetrillo|Long&FosterRealEstateSun.,7/3010-1

23084NarrowsLn.,Lewes$989,9005BR/3.5BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySun.,7/3012-2

38844SandpiperCir.,Frankford$699,9003BR/2.5BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySun.,7/3012-2

32188RobinHoodsLoop,Millsboro$349,9003BR/2BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySun.,7/3012-2

33239TidewaterCoveLot#2678,Millsboro$130,0003BR/2BAHouseTheRealMcCoyGroup|ColdwellBankerRealtySun.,7/3012-2

10N.5thSt.,SouthBethanyHarbor,BethanyBeach$1,290,0003BR/2BAHouseKsebePriceGroup|Long&FosterRealEstateSun.,7/3012-5

Please note that all rainouts will be played the following day at 10am and

A: DE District III (Host), US East, US Soutwest, Asia-Pacific, Latin America

B: US Central, US Southeast, US West, Canada, Europe-Africa (EA)

CHEER’s13thAnnualFundraising ClassicCar-Truck-BikeShowwillbe heldonSaturday,Aug.5(raindateAug. 6)attheCHEERCommunityCenter, 20520SandHillRoad,Georgetown, from10a.m.to2p.m.Themed,“DrivingtoServeSeniorsinSussexCounty,” thisyear’sshowspotlightsCHEER’s MealsonWheelsprogramthatdaily deliversnutritionalmealstomorethan 1,700seniorsinSussexCounty.Allproceedsfromtheshowsupportservices forseniorcitizensinSussexCounty.

“CHEER’scarshowisdifferentthan alltheothercarshowsinthearea,”said WaltKoopman,presidentofthe CHEERBoardofDirectorsanda memberoftheCarShowPlanning Committee.“Thiseventisourannual fundraisertohelpussustaintheservices thatCHEERprovidestheseniorsin SussexCounty.WithoutCHEER’s services—nutritionalmeals,personal assistanceintheirhomes,transportation tothebank,postoffice,grocerystore, plusreceivingcompanionshipatthe senior centers—hundredsofourseniorswouldnotbeabletostayintheir homes.”

Anotheruniquefeatureofthe CHEERcarshowisaticketforthe ChampagneLuncheonthatisincluded inthevehicleregistrationfee.

“Mostcarshowshavehotdogsand hamburgersorotherfoodtruckitems,” saidKoopman.“OurNutritionDepartmentcooksupadeliciousfull-course meal,servedbuffet-style.Itincludes breakfastfoods,aswellaschicken,beef andfish,withallthesidedishesand dessertstotopitoff.”

TheChampagneLuncheonisopen tothepublicthedayoftheshowfrom 11a.m.until12:30p.m.forthepriceof $30perticket.

“Comeinandcoolofffromthehot AugustsunintheairconditioninginsidetheCommunityCenter,”invited Koopman.“Youcanevenenjoyacool mimosadrinktoenhanceyourmeal. Thereisn’tanothermenuanywhereofferingtheassortmentoffoodCHEER doesatthiseconomicalprice.Everyone isinvited.Thenyoucangooutand enjoythevehiclesondisplay.”

Oneparticularvehicleondisplaythat maybeofinteresttothekidsand“the kidsatheart”isareplicaofa1930sBantamMidgetSpindizzyracecarthatre-

semblestheoriginals,downtothesmallestdetail.Theoriginalracecarsraced tetheredtoapoleortoachaintrackina bankedwoodenracetrackandcould reachspeedsinexcessof150milesper hour.Thehoodonthe modelcanbeopenedto viewthesingle-cylinder engineinside.The replicais19by8.75by7 inchesandisvaluedat $599.Oneluckyperson maytakehometheprize whentheirticketis drawnattheconclusion oftheawardsceremony. Ticketscost$10each andareavailableat CHEER.(Thereisa $225reserveforthis item.)

CHEER’sshowwill concludewiththepresentingofmanyawards, includingBestinShow, aswellasBestCar,Best Truck,BestBikeand numerousothers.Winnersaredeterminedby theprofessionaljudging groupDelMarVa Judging.

“Thisisthe13th yearthatCHEERhas hostedthisshow,”said Koopman.“Ithasbecomeoneofthepremierevehicleshowsin theregion.Thisyear willbenodifferent.So comeoutandenjoya dayofclassicvehicles andgoodfoodwhile helpingCHEERcontinuetoprovideforthe seniorsinSussex County.”

Formoreinformationaboutthecarshow, contacteitherAmy Smithat asmith@cheerde.comor

(302)853-4200,or RobinGreeneat rgreene@cheerde.com or(302)853-4199,or

WalterKoopmanatrbdjet61@verizon.netor (302)745-5668.Regis-

trationisalsoavailableontheCHEER websiteatwww.cheerde.com.

Pre-registrationcosts$50pervehicle,whichincludesoneticketforthe ChampagneLuncheon.(Registration

onthedayoftheshowcosts$55,also includingoneChampagneLuncheon ticket.)Allmoniesraisedfromthis eventbenefitCHEERservicesforSussexCountyseniorcitizens.

Partition Sale. Public Auction by Order of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. Robert Giles, Jr., Wayne Giles, Petitioners v. Michelle Hayes, Respondent; C.A. No.: 20210832-SG; Sale to be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.; Property location: 26566 Bay Farm Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, Sussex County Tax District Map Parcel No.: 23423.00-116.03.

Obituaries

DonnaKellerKent

DonnaKellerKentofOcean View,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyat homeonJuly18,2023.Shewasthe daughterofthelatePearlBetts RichardsonandthelateMoreauA. KellerofMilton,Del.

KentgraduatedfromPittsville

(Md.)HighSchoolin1966and graduatedfromPeninsulaGeneral HospitalSchoolofNursingin1970. Shecontinuedhereducationtoearn bothbachelor’sandmaster’sdegrees innursingfromWesleyCollege.In 2009,shegainedacertificationto teachnursing.Shefulfilledherlong-

termwishofnursingandteaching. Usingherteachingskills,shetraveled tosevenAsiancountieswiththeInternationalNursesAssociation.Later, shetaughtnursingtotheNational HealthService,aUniversalHealthcareSystemoftheUnitedKingdom.

After40yearsofprofessional

nursing,Kentandherhusband, George,happilyretiredtoOcean Viewin2010.Theyenjoyedthe beachandtraveling.

Inadditiontoherhusband,Kent leavesbehindtwosons,DarrenM. BellofTucson,Ariz.,andJeremyD. B ellofNewark,Del.;hergrandchildren,AlexisBell,AlysaBelland RyanBellofLakeForest,Calif.;her brother,JodyM.RichardsonofColoradoSprings,Colo.;George`s daughterandgrandson,TinaKent andZacharyKentofMagnolia,Del.; andhersisterandbrother-in-law, KathrynandSteveBarkerofBattle Creek,Mich.

AMemorialServicewillbeheld onFriday,Aug.18,2023,at3p.m.,at ParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,ClarksvilleChapel,34874AtlanticAvenue,OceanView,Del., wherefriendsmayvisitbeginningat 2p.m.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily requestedmemorialcontributionsto St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch,117 MaplewoodStreet,BethanyBeach DE19930.Kent’slifememorialwebpageandvirtualguestbookareonline atwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

SandraM.‘Sandy’Kern,68

SandraM.“Sandy”Kern,68,of OceanView,Del.,formerlyofYork, Pa.,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Tuesday,July18,2023,atherhome. ShewasborninTrenton,N.J.,on Dec.3,1954,andraisedinBucks County,Pa.,daughterofthelateEdwardJohnPawlaskyandthelateSophieJean(Sikorski)Pawlasky.

Kernservedhercommunityinthe healthcarefieldasanursepractitioneratOSSinYork,Pa.,for10 yearsbeforeworkingasanurseatSt. Joseph’sMedicalCenterinTowson, Md.,formorethan20years.

ShewasanactivememberofLivingWordCommunityChurchin York,Pa.,andattendedMariner’s BethelMethodistChurchinOcean View.AftermovingtoOceanView in2019,shevolunteeredatAtlantic CommunityThriftStorein Clarksville,Del.,andtheOcean ViewCheerCenter.

SheenjoyedthetrailsatJames FarmEcologicalPreserve,whereshe wasfascinatedwiththehorseshoe crabsandlovedlookingatGod’screation.ShelovedanimalsandvolunteeredhertimeattheHumane AnimalPartnersinRehobothBeach, Del.,whereshewouldgotowalk dogstwiceaweek.

Kernissurvivedbyherloving husbandof27years,StephenA. Kern;fourchildren,MichaelHess, LisaWatkins,MarkHessandKelly Bebout;abrother,RobertPawlasky; twosisters,BarbaraPoserinaand KathyJuchno;andeightgrandchildren.

AcelebrationofKern’slifewasto beheldonTuesday,July25,2023,at theOceanViewChapelofMelson FuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRd.,OceanView,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinKern’sname totheHumaneAnimalPartners,

18675CoastalHwy.,SuiteB,RehobothBeach,DE19971,ortoSt. JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalby visitingwww.stjude.org.Condolences maybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

SaverioA.‘Sal’Mazzotta,91 SaverioA.“Sal”Mazzotta,91,of Selbyville,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonJune4,2023.Hewasborn andraisedinSouthPhilly,Pa.,sonof thelateGeorgeMazzottaandLucy (Sampieri)Mazzotta.

HehonorablyservedintheU.S. ArmyduringtheKoreanWarand marriedtheloveofhislife,Marie

(Tedesco)Mazzotta.Hehadalong andsuccessfulcareerasanaccount managerwiththeGettyOilCorporation.

Hewasalovinganddevotedhusband,fatherandgrandfather.Hewill berememberedforhisquickwitand loveofhisPhiladelphiaEagles,but mostofall,forhisloveforhisfamily andfriends.

ThefamilythankedtheV.A.and BrandywineSeniorLivingfortheir kindnessandcare.

Mazzottaissurvivedbyhiswife of65years,Marie;children,Anne Wright(andJoe),RitaBrown(and Mark),GregoryMazzotta(and

Cindy)andPaulMazzotta(and Kathy);and10adoringgrandchildrenandonegreat-grandchild.Heis alsosurvivedbysiblingsRitaDavis (widowofthelateGeorgeDavis), SisterMarianGregoryIHM,Tina Snow(widowofthelateBillSnow), GregoryMazzotta(andRenee)and MariaLagana(andJoe);andmany niecesandnephews.

Acelebration-of-lifeMasswas heldonJune10,2023,atSt.Luke’s CatholicChurchinOceanCity,Md.

$1,445.

FreemanArtsPavilionlaunchesLocalsUndertheLightsLatino

TheFreemanArtsPavilionwillbe bringingitssignatureLocalsUnder theLightseventtoFestivalHispano deGeorgetownforaspecialLatino talentshowcase.

LocalsundertheLightsLatino willhighlightthemusicaltalentsof performersandmusiciansfromacross Delmarva.Thedeadlinetoapplyis Aug.15fortheSept.17event.Interestedperformerscanregisteratfreemanarts.org/talento.

“Wehavebeenworkingtocreate closertieswiththeLatinocommunityandarepleasedtoannouncethis partnershipwithFestivalHispano andMaxima,”saidPattiGrimes, FreemanArtsPavilionexecutivedirector.“Joiningthemtoshowcase localLatinomusiciansatDelaware’s preeminentcelebrationofHispanic cultureinisagreatopportunityto sharehowessentialthemulticultural experienceistoastrong,thriving SussexCounty.Ourethnicandculturaldiversityunitesusandmakesus strongerasacommunity.”

ThefirstLocalsUndertheLights showcasethisyeartookplaceJuly6 attheFreemanArtsPavilion.Among theperformerswasGeorgetownmusicianCarlosErazo,alongsideKen SchleiferandFaustoEnrique.

“Musichasnoborders,”said

Erazo,originallyfromEcuador.“Iam proudasaLatinotoseehowthe Americanpeopleloveandenjoyour

TheVoiceRadioNetworkisacosponsorofLocalsUndertheLights Latino.

musicandourinstruments.”

FestivalHispanodeDelaware,also knownastheMaximaHispanicFest, attracts20,000peopletodowntown GeorgetownannuallyforacelebrationofLatinocultureandheritage.It willtakeplace11a.m.to7p.m.Sunday,Sept.17,onNorthRaceStreet. Featuringmusic,food,traditionalarts andcrafts,dancingandcommunity organizations,theeventraisesfunds forlocalorganizations.

TheFreemanArtsPavilionhas honoredLatinoculturebyhosting Latinoperformersovertheyears,includingTitoPuenteJr.andtheGipsy Kings.Thegroupsandindividuals performonthemainstageand throughtheArtsAccessInitiative, whichpresentsprogramson-site wherechildrenandfamiliescanexperiencetheliveartstogether.More thanathirdofitsprogrammingis free.

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CarlosErazo,aparticipantinLocalsUndertheLights,performsattheFreemanArtsPavilion.

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August2

Jack&TheBeanstalk— TheRehoboth Summerchildren’sTheaterwillperform Jack&TheBeanstalkatTheMillville Boardwalkat10a.m.Noregistrationisrequired,butparentsmustaccompanychildren.ThisissponsoredbytheSouth CoastalLibrary.

SeaGlassCanvas— Clairewillleadafun andeasycraftatSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.Registrationisavailablebyvisiting southcoastal.lid.de.usorbycallin g(302) 858-5518.

TheRoaring20s— Dr.BillGudelunaswill leadthefirstofathree-partseriesonthe politics,scandals,sociallife,etc.ofthe U.S.inthe1920s.Part1willfocusonpolitics.Registrationisappreciatedandavailablebyvisitingsouthcoastal.lid.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

August3

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingauniquestorytimeat1p.m. thatgoesalongwiththeirsummerreading program,“AllTogetherNow.”Eachweek

theywilllearnaboutanewcountryand culture.Thisisforages5-10.

SuperMarioParty— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingvideogamenightwitha SuperMariothemeat4:30p.m. Challenge afriendtoSuperSmashBrothers,Mario Kartandmore.Cosplayiswelcome.Thisis forages12-18.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly5areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslotfor theeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

ReptileWonders —ReptileWonderspresentsa hands-on,interactiveandinterpretiveprogram featuringexoticspeciesofreptilesatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisisafree,family eventforallages,andnoregistrationisnecessary.

August4

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingtheirAdultBookGroupat1p.m.Theclub meetsthefirstFridayofthemonthtodiscuss afiction,non-fictionorclassictitle.Copiesof thebookwillbeavailableatthelibrary.For moreinformation,call(302)732-9351or visitfrankford. lib.de.us.

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeabeadedmacramebracelet.Thisis free,andavailablethroughAug.10assupplieslast.Youthmustpickupthekitsthemselves.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly5areeligi-

bletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslotfor theeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

August5

BacktoSchoolCelebration— TheSelbyville ElksLodge,inBishopville,Md.,ishostinga BacktoSchoolCelebrationfrom2to4p.m. Therewillbefreebookbags,supplies,food andentertainment.

SummerConcert— TheSouthernDelaware Orchestraisperforminganeveningofmusic fromBeethoventoEllingtonatEpworth UnitedMethodistChurchat7:30p.m.The costis$20perticket,withstudentsonly paying$1 0.Ticketsareavailableatthedoor, oronlineatsodelomusic.org.

August7

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublicLibraryisholdingstoryti meatParsons’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.

ChixwithStix— Juliawillleada10a.m. sessionatSouthCoastalLibra ryaboutcrocheting,knittingandneedleworking.Allskill levelsarewelcome.Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August8

DentalScreenandStories— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingachildren’sdental screeningandstorytimeeventat1p.m. Dungeons&DragonsClub— Frankford PublicLibraryishostingaDungeons& DragonsClubeveryTuesdaythroughAug. 15at5:30p.m.Thisprogramisforages 13andolder.Registra tionisrequired,and youcansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly5areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslotfor theeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

ArmchairTraveler:Antarctica— Judywill discussandshowphotosofhert ripto AntarcticaatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Thisisfree,andopentoallpeople13 andolder.Registrationisappreciatedand availablebyvisitingsouthcoastal.lid.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay

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bringtheirownbookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Toregister,call(302)8585518.

August9

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

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

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingtheirTrueCrimeClubat2p.m.This month,theywillhostauthor,award-winning interiordesignerandsurvivorDebraNewell speakaboutherexperienceinthecaseof “DirtyJohn.”Suggestedreadis“Surviving DirtyJohn,”byNewellandM.WilliamPhelps. Al ternatively,youcouldlistentotheawardwinningpodcastfromtheLosAngelesTimes, “DirtyJohn.”Attendin-personoronZoom. Registrationisappreciated,andgivesaccess tovideossentbythepresenterpriortothe program.Registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

TheRoaring20s— Dr.BillGudelunaswill leadthesecondofathree-partserieson thepolitics,scandals,sociallife,etc.ofthe U.S.inthe1920s.Part2willfocuson

flappers, Prohibitionandinventions.Registrationisappreciatedandavailablebyvisitingsouthcoastal.lid.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

August10

CeltictoClassical— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingCeltictoClassicalat7:30 p.m.ViolinistandpianistSheridanSeyfried willleadashowfeaturingcomposer,pianist andflutistYa-JhuYangandothermusicians. Inlieuofticketedadmission,CeltictoClassicalacceptsafree-willoffering,witha sugge stedofferingof$15.

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingauniquestorytimeat1p.m. thatgoesalongwiththeirsummerreading program,“AllTogetherNow.”Eachwe ek theywilllearnaboutanewcountryand culture.Thisisforages5-10.

August11

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto paintaninspiringwatercolorposter.Thisis free,andavailablethroughAug.17assupplieslast.Youthmustpickupthekitsthemselves.

TaiChiandQigong —MarianneWalch,Master TrainerwiththeTaiChiforHealthInstituteand Co-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstitute isleadingabeginner’slevelTaiChiandQigong

classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Registrationisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslotfor theeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

August13-16

VacationBibleSchool— BeaconBaptist ChurchishostingVacationBibleSchool from6to8p.m.eachnight.Therewillbe gamesandprizes,anobstaclecourse, treasurechestprizes,singingandlessons. Therewillalsobeanopportunitytowina newbike.Formoreinformation,call(302) 539-1216.

August13

BigTentEvent— TheBigTentEvent,dubbed byorganizersasa“GoodOleAmerican FriendsandFamilyPicnic,”willbeheldfrom 2to5p.m.attheAmericanLegionPost28 facilityonRout e24inMillsboro.Thisis hostedbyRepublicansforSussex,andwill bemovedtoinsidethebuildingincaseof rain.Therewillbechicken,hotdogs,sides, chips,icecreamandcolddrinks,aswellas doorprizes,asilentauctionandaliveauction.Thecostis$25peradult,andchildren under12areadmittedforfree.Sponsorships arealsoavailable.ToRSVP,ortoaskabout sponsorships,call(215)280-2763oremail rfsdelaware@gmail.combyAug.8

August14

StorytimeattheFarm— 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.

PickleballColor Wars— DelawareWomenadewillhostaPickleballColorWarsevent andHappyHourattheSeaColonyWestactivitiesarea.Picturesbeginat3p.m.,and playstartsat3:30p.m.HappyHourwillstart between5and5:30p.m.afterplayiscomplete.Therewillberaffles,asilentauction and50/50.Schoolsuppliesanduniformgift cardswillbecollectedthatdayaswell.

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,ishostingafree one-hourgentleyogafl owclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisisidealfor beginners,seniorsandanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Participantsshould bringayogamatortowelfromhome,and theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Registrationisrequired, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

August15

Dungeons&DragonsClub— Frankford PublicLibraryishostingaDungeons&

DragonsClubeveryTuesdaythroughAug. 15at5:30p.m.Thisprogramisforages 13andolder.Registrationisrequired,and youcansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

iPadandAppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevelsare welcometoattendasupportgroupatSouth CoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeetto discussnewfeatures,sharetipsandask questions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom. Registrationisrequiredand availableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

FreeMovieMarathon— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingafreemoviemarathonstartingat1:45p.m.Thisisfreeandforallages. Thefirstmovieisa1995classicadventure film,whilethe2017remakestartsat3:45 p.m.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

August16

KingRupert— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingKingRuperttheStorytellerGreetsthe Worldat2p.m.KingRupertgoestothe RoyalLibrarytoseewhathecanfindtobring theworldclosertogether.Jointhelibraryfor thisstorytellingadventure.

STEMWednesday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaHelpHarrychallengeSTEMprojectat5:30p.m.Eachmonth,thelibrarywill hostadifferentSTEMproject.Registrationis required,andcanbemadebyvisitingthem atfrankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

Fe elingsRock!— FeelingsRo ckisamusic, movementandmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies workthrougheverydayemotions.South CoastalLibrarywillbehostingthisat10 a.m.,anditisfree,withnoregistrationnecessary.

TheRoaring20s— Dr.BillGudelunaswill leadthethirdofathree-partseriesonthe politics,scandals,sociallife,etc.ofthe U.S.inthe1920s.Part3willfocusonthe startoftheGreatDepression.Registration

isappreciatedandavailableb yvisiting southcoastal.lid.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

FenwickFlicks— Moanawillbeshownon EastBayardStreetatthebeachinFenwick Island.GameswiththeFenwickIsland BeachPatrolstartat8p.m.,andthemovie willbeginatdusk(approximately8:20 p.m.).Allarewelcometobringthefamily, abeachchairandacoolertoenjoythe show.

August17

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingauniquestorytimeat1p.m. thatgoesalongwiththeirsummerreading program,“AllTogetherNow.”Eachweek theywilllearnaboutanewcountryand culture.Thisisforages5-10.

TeenKaraoke— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingTeenKaraokea t5:30p.m.Registrationisrequired,andifyouhavefavorite songrequests,includethemintheNotes sectionoftheregistrationform.Thisisfor ages12-18.Toregister,call(302)7329351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.

August18

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeasuncatcher.Thisisfree,andavailablethroughAug.24assupplieslast.Youth mustpickupthekitsthemselves.

TaiChiandQigong —MarianneWalch,Master TrainerwiththeTaiChiforHealthInstituteand Co-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstitute isleadingabeginner’slevelTaiChiandQigong classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Registrationisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslotfor

theeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

August19

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareon display.Themuseumislocatedat6Railroad AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinf ormation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

August21

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

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formo re

information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

Cha-ChaDanceClass— Danceinstructor JohnBrillantesisleadingafunandfreeinstructionaldanceseriesontheCubandance, theCha-Cha,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.Instructionwillprogresswitheachclass. Bringadancepartner,ortheywilldotheir besttopairyouwithanothersinglepatron. Leathersoleshoesareencouraged.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineat southco astal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August22

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslotfor theeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

Canning101 —KathleenSpane,withtheUniversityofDelawareCooperativeExtension,islead-

ingafreetwo-hourclassoncanningbasicsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registrationis appreciated,andavailableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

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

August23

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps childrenlearnlanguage,social,motorand listeningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities.

Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlanguageacquisitionandimprove pre-literacyskills.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsa ndsimplecrafts.

Registrationisnotrequired.

DIYStainedGlassArt— Rachelwillleada DIYclassonstainedglassartusingglue andfoodcoloringatSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.Registrationbeginsat2p.m.on Aug.16andisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibrarywill hosta105-minutetabletopgamewhere

playersuseevidence,statements,etc.to solveficti onalmurders.Thisisforages14adultandstartsat5p.m.,andisfree.Registrationisrequiredandisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August24

Cha-ChaDanceClass— Danceinstructor JohnBrillantesisleadingafunandfreeinstructionaldanceseriesontheCuban dance,theCha-Cha,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Instructionwillprogress witheachclass.Bringadancepartner,or theywilldotheirbesttopairyouwithanothe rsinglepatron.Leathersoleshoesare encouraged.Registrationisappreciated, andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August25

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeasuncatcher.Thisisfree,andavailablethroughAug.31assupplieslast.Youth mustpickupthekitsthemselves.

Story&ArtforKids— ArtistJacqueline Boydwillteachages6-10howtodrawillustrationsfromabo okatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisisafreeevent,and registrationisrequired.Toregister,call (302)858-5518orvisit southcoastal.lib.de.us.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s

Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

DEGhostTowers —LocalauthorWilliam Graysonwillleada3:30p.m.talkatSouth CoastalLibraryontheWordWarIIfirecontrol towersalongRoute1.Thisisfree,andregistrationisappreciatedandavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August28

StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’ Farmat11a.m.Thisisopenforallages, andisweatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdat es.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

Cha-ChaDanceClass— Danceinstructor JohnBrillantesisleadingafunandfreeinstructionaldanceseriesontheCuban dance,theCha-Cha,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Instructionwillprogress wit heachclass.Bringadancepartner,or theywilldotheirbesttopairyouwithanothersinglepatron.Leathersoleshoesare encouraged.Registrationisappreciated, andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

Coloring&Crosswords— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingaColoring&Crosswords ClubforalladultsonthefourthMondayof themonthat2p.m.Thisisanopportunity torelax,colorandsocializewithothercom-

munitymembers.Th erewillalsobeamovie streaminginthemeetingroom,andlightrefreshmentsmaybeprovidedatsomemeetings.Thisisfree,andregistrationis appreciatedatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

August29

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,ishostinga freeone-hourgentleyogaflowclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisis idealforbeginners,seniorsandanyone lookingforaslowerflowpractice.Participa ntsshouldbringayogamatortowelfrom home,andtheinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Registration isrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August30

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— SouthCoastal Library’sStoryTimewillbeheldatJames Farm.Thegroupwillmeetintheparkinglot ofJamesFarmat10a.m.andwalktothe baytogether.Thiswillbegearedtoward preschoolersandtheirsiblings.Parents mustaccom panytheirchildren.Noregistrationisrequired.JamesFarmEcological PReserveislocatedat30048CedarNeck Rd.,OceanView,DE19970.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

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FRIDAY Twilight (61) BRAV 6 p.m.

“Twilight,” “New Moon” and “Eclipse” air in a marathon that pits vampire against werewolf and “Team Edward” against “Team Jacob.” The series follows human Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) as she falls face first into a supernatural world of romance.

Family Law (3) CW 8 p.m.

This series follows the members of a dysfunctional family as they reluctantly work together at their father’s law firm in downtown Vancouver. In this episode, a mail-order bride’s husband wants to annul the marriage and have her deported.

SATURDAY

NFL Live: Back Together Saturday (7) WMDT 1 p.m.

This special takes a look around the NFL’s 32 training camps with all teams back in action on a single day. There will be access to comprehensive feeds from all teams, creating awareness and engagement. Laura Rutledge anchors the coverage.

Horse Racing (5) FOX (69) WTXF 3 p.m.

Broadcast live from the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: coverage from the third week of the 2023 horse racing season, this day featuring the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap and Jim Dandy races. The GII Bowling Green to follow on Sunday.

SUNDAY Tough as Nails (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

The competition winds down and a winner is named in tonight’s finale. All season long, the competition has tested the contestants’ strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness in a series of challenges set at real-world job sites.

Black Snow (60) AMC 10:05 p.m.

When a time capsule is opened in the small Australian town of Ashford, a secret is unearthed that could hold the clues to an unsolved murder of a 17-year-old girl. Detective James Cormack (Travis Fimmel) is put on the trail of a murderer from a 1994 case.

Burgers The Good Doctor Greatest Geek (N)(SF) Whose LineWhose Line47ABC NEWS < The Bachelors ('17)J.K. Simmons.

(5) FOX Last Man Last Man MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles(N)(Live) WBOC NewsFriends TBAWorld Cup

(6) WBOC Inside Ed. (N) CBS News News (N) Outdoors NCIS "Guardian" 48 Hours 48 Hours News (N) Outdoors

(7) WMDT News (N) World News Wise Money Family Feud UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 -Prelims (N)(Live) The Prank Panel News (N) (:35) Outdoors

(11) WBAL News (N) NBC NewsAccess Hollywood (N) Baking It (N) America's Got Talent "Auditions 4" News (N) SNL

(12) WCPB Samantha Steven Chip In Chip In Doctor "The Fete" Bad MoveBad MoveCelebrity Trip Dogs "Meet the Family"

(19) TNT (4:55) <+++ Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith ('05) All Elite Wrestling: Collision (N) <++++ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ('80)

(21) FX <++ Daddy's Home ('15) Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell. <++ The Equalizer 2 ('18)Pedro Pascal,Denzel Washington. <++ The Equalizer 2 ('18)

(22) LIFE V.C. Andrews' Dawn "Part 3: Twilight's Child" V.C. Andrews' Dawn "Part 4: Midnight Whispers"(N)(F) (:05) Flowers in the Attic "Part 1: Flowers in the Attic"

(23) A&E The First 48 "Ringside Seat" The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 (:05) The First 48

(24) TRUTV Tacoma FD American American American AmericanAmericanAmericanAmericanJokesJokesTacoma FDJokes

(28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 -Prelims (N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 (5:00) Ath. Lacrosse Athletes (N) Ath. Lacrosse Team Blue vs. Team Gold(N)(Live) 30 for 30 Vick (Part 1) 30 for 30

(33) GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf 3M Open, Third RoundFrom TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn. Golf

(41) HGTV No Demo "Son of the Year" Hunters Hunters HuntersHuntersVacation House Rules (N) House Hunters (N) HuntersHunters

(43) FOOD Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, Drive Diners, DriveDiners, Drive

(44) DISC Great White Fight Club Raiders of the Lost Shark Dawn of the Monster (N) Megasharks of (N) Blly Bst Fding Jaws vs the Meg

(45) HIST The UnXplained The UnXplained The UnXplained The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained

(46) ANPL Naked and Afraid "Cache Me if You Can" Naked and Afraid "Africa's Most Dangerous Snakes" Naked and Afraid "More Hides Than Friends"

(48) DISN Ladybug Ladybug Marvel's Marvel's <+++ Big Hero 6 ('14)Ryan Potter. (:40) Hailey (:05) HaileyLadybug Molly McGeeMolly McGee

(50) TVLND Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing

(60) AMC (5:30) <+++ World War Z ('13) Mireille Enos, Brad Pitt. <++ The Mummy ('99)Rachel Weisz,John Hannah,Brendan Fraser. (:45) <++ The Mummy Returns ('01)

(61) BRAV (4:30) <++ The Twilight Saga: New Moon <++ The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ('10)Robert Pattinson,Kristen Stewart. <++ The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 ('11)

(69) WTXF Special Special MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles(N)(Live) The 10 O'Clock News (N) The PulseWorld Cup

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(N) The Kennedy Package (19)

(5:15) <++++ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ('80) <+++ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi ('83)Harrison Ford,Carrie Fisher,Mark Hamill. < Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (21)

(5:30) <+++ Captain America: The First Avenger ('11) <++ Captain Marvel ('19)Samuel L. Jackson,Brie Larson. <++ Captain Marvel ('19)Brie Larson. (22)

< Look Who's Stalking ('23) Alissa Filoramo. < To Kill a Stepfather ('23)Alexandra Camacho.(P) (:05) < The Man With My Husband's Face ('23)

(23) A&E The First 48 The First 48 "Tripped Out" The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 (:05) The First 48 (24) TRUTV Tacoma FD Jokes Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokersTacoma FDTacoma FD JokersJokers

(28) ESPN Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles(N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Belgium Grand Prix (N) ESPN FC (N) (:55) Soccer Manchester United vs. Borussia Dortmund (N) X Games (33) GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf 3M Open, Final RoundFrom TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn. Senior Final Round(N)(Live) (41) HGTV Love It or List It Barbie Dreamhouse Barbie Dreamhouse (N) Renovation Resort Sh (N) HuntersHunters HuntersHunters (43) FOOD The Great Food Truck Race The Great Food Truck Race Food Truck Race (N)(SF) Beachside Brawl "Beach Spectacular"(N)(SF) BBQ Brawl

(44) DISC Naked and Afraid of Sharks (N) Naked andAfraid (N) Survive the Raft "This Isn't a Game"(N) Afraid "Close Encounters" (45) HIST Built America Built America "Cookie Wars" Mega-Brands Mega-Brands (N) (:05) Built America (:05) America "Pasta Party" (46) ANPL Jaws of Alaska Island Shark Snake B Alien Sharks Blly Bst Fding Shark Week: Off the Hook

Raven (:25) < The Slumber Party ('23) Raven (N) Bunk'd (N) <+++ Mary Poppins Returns ('18)Emily Blunt.

Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Two Half MenTwo Half MenTwo Half MenTwo Half MenTwo Half MenTwo Half Men Two Half MenTwo Half Men

AMC <+++ Tombstone ('93) Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, Kurt Russell. Dark Winds (N)(SP) (:05) Black Snow (N)(P) (:15) Dark Winds

(61) BRAV Housewives-Atlanta Housewives-Atlanta Housewives-Atlanta (N) (:15) Housewives/NYC (N) (:15) LuannWatchWhat (:15) Housewives/NYC

(69) WTXF (4:00) NHRA Drag Racing Food Stars "Cup of Joe" SimpsonsFamily GuyHouse (N) House (N) The 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) Extra (N) Bethany MONDAYEVENING JULY 31, 2023

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(3) CW Judge Lake Judge Lake Divorce Divorce Son of a (N) Run (N)(P) Children (N) Bump (SP) 47ABC NEWSChicago P.D. Family Guy

(5) FOX Last Man Last Man Big Bang Big Bang Stars-Mars "Solar Flare"(N) Crime Scene Kitchen (N) WBOC NewsSeinfeld SeinfeldFriends

(6) WBOC News (N) CBS News News (N) ET (N) NeighborBob HeartNCIS "Big Rig" NCIS: Hawai'i "Family Ties" News (N) (:35) Colbert

(7) WMDT (5:30) 47abcNe World News Family Feud Family Feud The Bachelorette (N) Claim to Fame (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel

(11) WBAL News (N) NBC News Inside Ed. (N) Hollywood Ninja Semifinals 1(N) The Wall "Rachel and Chris" Weakest Link News (N) (:35) J. Fallon

(12) WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Connection Collectibles Antiques "Cleveland Hour 1" This Is [Not] Who We AreGreat American (N) Amanpour (N)

(19) TNT (5:00) <+++ Ant-Man ('15) Paul Rudd. <+++ Ant-Man and The Wasp ('18)Evangeline Lilly,Paul Rudd. Rich & Shameless <+++ The Hangover ('09)

(21) FX (4:30) <+++ Thor ('11) <+++ The Avengers ('12) Chris Evans,Mark Ruffalo,Robert Downey Jr.. BreedersBreeders (N) BreedersBreeders

(22) LIFE Rizzoli "In Plain View" Rizzoli "Bite out of Crime" Rizzoli "Family Matters" Rizzoli & Isles "The Platform" (:05) Rizzoli "Bassholes" (:05) Rizzoli "Imitation Game"

(23) A&E Secrets of Playboy Secrets of Playboy Secrets of PlayboySecrets of Playboy (N) Miss America (N)(SF) Secrets of Playboy

(24) TRUTV Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers JokersJokersTacoma FDTacoma FD <+++ Superbad ('07) Michael Cera,Jonah Hill.

(28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) X Games California 2023 Trending Moments(N) ESPN Films SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 Daily Wager (N) (Live) TBT Tournament Quarterfinal: Teams TBA(N)(Live) TBT Tournament Quarterfinal: Teams TBA(N)(Live) NFL Live

(33) GOLF Golf Central PGA TOURPGA TOUR PGA Tour Golf 3M Open, Final RoundFrom TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn.

(41) HGTV Love It or List It Love-List "Basement Blues" Barbie DreamhouseLil Jon Wants (N) Flip the "Built To Last" (N) Lil Jon Wants (N)

(43) FOOD Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby BBQ Brawl BBQ Brawl (N) BBQ USA (N) Beat BobbyBeat Bobby

(44) DISC Street "Last Chance Champ" Street Outlaws (N) Street Outlaws:

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Forget the Lyrics! (N) WBOC NewsSeinfeld SeinfeldFriends

(6) WBOC News (N) CBS News News (N) ET (N) FBI "Into the Fire" FBI: International FBI-Wanted "Patent Pending" News (N) (:35) Colbert

(7) WMDT (5:30) 47abcNe World News Family Feud Family Feud Celebrity Wheel of FortuneJeopardy! "Games 5 &6" The Chase News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel

(11) WBAL News (N) NBC NewsInside Ed.

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Below Deck Down Under

(61) BRAV 8 p.m.

The charter season is in full swing Down Under, where Captain Jason, Chief Stew Aesha and the crew of the Northern Sun are busy navigating the waters off the Queensland coast and the challenges of working on a superyacht.

Breeders (21) FX 10 p.m.

Picking up five years later, Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) are on the verge of splitting up in this Season 4 premiere. Jim (Alun Armstrong) and Jackie (Joanna Bacon) are also in turmoil. Another new episode immediately follows.

Claim to Fame

(7) WMDT 10 p.m.

Vacation ('83)Chevy Chase. <+ Vegas Vacation ('97) Beverly D'Angelo,Chevy Chase.

BRAV Housewives/NYC Housewives/NYC Housewives/NYC The Real Housewives (N) WatchWhat (:45) Housewives/OC (:45) Luann

WTXF The Six (N) The 215 (N) TMZ (N) You Bet Beat Shazam (N) Don't Forget the Lyrics! (N) The 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) ClassH

CW Judge Lake Judge Lake Divorce Divorce Nancy Drew (N) Riverdale (N) 47ABC NEWSChicago P.D. "You Wish" Family Guy

FOX Last Man Last Man Big Bang Big Bang MasterChef (N) Gordon Ramsay-Food (N) WBOC NewsSeinfeld SeinfeldFriends

WBOC News (N) CBS News News (N)

PBS NewsHour (N) Steven MotorWeek Animals "Australia" Human Footprint (N) NOVA Amanpour (N)

(19) TNT Lucifer "My Little Monkey" Lucifer "Trip to Stabby Town" <+ Grown Ups ('10)Kevin James,Adam Sandler. (:15) <+ Grown Ups 2 ('13) Kevin James,Adam Sandler.(P)

(21) FX <++ Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer ('07) <++ Thor: The Dark World ('13)Natalie Portman,Chris Hemsworth. <++ Thor: The Dark World ('13)

(22) LIFE Castle Castle Castle Castle (:05) Castle (:05) Castle

(23) A&E Court Cam Court Cam Court Cam Court Cam Court CamCourt CamCourt CamCourt CamArrest (N) Arrest (N) (:05) Court Cam (:35) Court Cam

(24) TRUTV Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokers <+ Billy Madison ('95) Darren McGavin,Adam Sandler.

(28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) The Basketball Tournament (N) (Live) TBT Tournament First Semifinal: Teams TBA(N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 Daily Wager (N) (Live) Cornhole USA Cornhole Juniors National Championship(N) Soccer Club Friendly: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad (N) Soccer

(33) GOLF Golf Central PGA TOUR PGA TOUR The Open 2014 The Open The Open 2015 The Open The Open 2017: The Open GolfCentral

(41) HGTV Good Bones Good Bones Holmes Framed" Holmes Family Rescue (N) Hunters (N) Hunters (N) HuntersHunters

(43) FOOD Guy's Grocery Games Grocery "Dessert Games" Grocery "All-Star Rush" Grocery "DDD All Day"(N) Beat BobbyBeat Bobby Guy's Grocery Games

(44) DISC Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition UnknownExpedition X (N) (:05) Ghost Adventures (N) (:10) Mysteries of (N)

(45) HIST Pickers "Fiddles and Picks" American Pickers American Pickers Pickers "Kingdom of Lost Junk; America's Hidden Gems" (N) (:05) American Pickers

(46) ANPL Monster Mako Great White Great White-Killer Serial Killer Re Great White Fight Club Jaws in the Shallows

(48) DISN Hamster & Hamster & Kiff Kiff Big CityBig CityLadybugLadybugMarvel'sMarvel's RavenRaven

(50) TVLND Griffith Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing

(60) AMC <+ Vegas Vacation ('97) Beverly D'Angelo, Chevy Chase. <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92)Marisa Tomei,Ralph Macchio,Joe Pesci. <+++ Fast Times at Ridgemont High ('82)

BRAV Housewives "All Apologies" Housewives/OC (N) Housewives/OC (N) Watch WhatReal Housewives (N) Housewives/OC Housewives

WTXF The Six (N) ClassH TMZ (N) You Bet MasterChef (N) Gordon Ramsay-Food (N) The 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) ClassH

Another new episode airs tonight, as the remaining celebrity-adjacent contestants tackle new challenges while concealing their identity and lineage, all in the quest for their own fame and fortune. The series is co-hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas.

TUESDAY Beat Shazam

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

In another new episode, two teams race against the clock and each other as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. In the end, the team with the most money banked will go against Shazam for a shot at the prize.

Down to Earth With Zac Efron (3) CW 8 p.m.

Zac Efron and Darin Olien continue their worldwide trek to uncover the secrets to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. This new episode finds them trying out a swanky eco-village in Costa Rica. After, they enjoy a zip-lining trip and visit a wildlife refuge.

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Three qualifying winners compete in the grand final, where they transform ordinary cars into life-sized Hot Wheels creations with the help of expert teams. The ultimate prize is seeing their design made into an actual Hot Wheels die-cast car.

WEDNESDAY

Big Brother

(6) WBOC 8 p.m.

An all-new group of houseguests unpack for the Season 25 premiere 90-minute episode. Host Julie Chen Moonves returns to witness a season featuring throwbacks to the previous 24 seasons. Will it take institutional knowledge to be the last person standing?

Guy’s Grocery Games (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

(Live) Golf Central (N)(Live) PGA Tour Golf Wyndham Championship, First Round

(41) HGTV Christina on the Coast Christina on the Coast Christina "Taking the Plunge" Christina on the Coast (N) Revealed (N) HuntersHunters Int'l

(43) FOOD Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyOutchef'd (N) BBQ Brawl "Hurts So Good" Beat BobbyBeat Bobby

(44) DISC Contraband "Fighting Words" Contraband: Seized Contraband: SeizedContraband:

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Guy Fieri challenges chefs from Diners, DriveIns, and Dives to make their best-selling brunch using only ingredients they can fit in a very small shopping bag. They must serve an updated diner dinner featuring some very retro diner ingredients.

Riverdale (3) CW 9 p.m.

In a new episode from the seventh (and final) season, Betty (Lili Reinhart) decides she isn’t going to publish her own book and enlists help from friends. Archie (K.J. Apa) attempts to bring his poetry to the next level, with unexpected results.

THURSDAY

The Basketball Tournament

(28) ESPN 7 p.m.

Not to be confused with March Madness, The Basketball Tournament is a 64-team, single elimination tournament that gives $1 million to the last team standing. Just which team will be cashing that check? From Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia.

NFL Football

(11) WBAL 8 p.m.

It’s a battle in the Rust Belt as the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns open the 2023 NFL season with the Hall of Fame Game live from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Will Aaron Rodgers make this trip worthwhile for Gang Green?

Project Runway

(61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Amateur fashion stylists and designers compete to create the most stylish clothes while attempting to cope with various thematic, material and time constraint challenges with the help of mentor and designer Christian Siriano. Also stars Nina Garcia.

DDAawards$665,000forprojects toimprovefoodsupplychain

TheDelawareDepartmentof Agriculture(DDA)thisweekannouncedthatitisawarding$665,872 infundingto12projectsthroughthe FirstStateFoodSystemProgram. Theprogram,managedbythe DelawareCouncilonFarm&Food Policy,strengthensthelocalfoodsystembysupportingthebroadfood supplychainspectrum.

“Wehavehadanoutstandingresponsetothefundingavailable throughtheFirstStateFoodSystem Program,demonstratingthecontinuingneedtostrengthenDelaware’s foodsupplychaininfrastructureand createnewandexpandedmarketsfor ourfarmersandproducers,”saidSecretaryofAgricultureMichaelT.Scuse.

TheFirstStateFoodSystemProgramisdesignedtohighlighttheinterconnectionofsystemsand processesthatshapenutrition,food security,health,communitydevelopment,andagriculture.Sincethisprogrambeganin2022,nearly$350,000 hasbeenawardedtoprojectsaddressingcommunityfoodaccessandapproximately$500,000toprojects improvingprocessingcapacityacross thestate.

T.A.FarmsLLCreceivedCycle1 fundingfortheir“PoultryRevamping Project.”

ProducerElizabethCartersaid, “Wewouldprocessroughly450birds inaboutfivehourswithouroldsystem.Ournewsystemcanprocess about700birdsinthesameamount oftime.Especiallyduringourholiday season,thisallowsustoprocessthe birdsefficiently,allowingforafresher product.Thebeneficiariesareallthe consumerslookingforfreshlocal meat,theorganizationswehavedonatedtoandourfamilymembers. Creatingaphysicallyeasierworkenvironmentallowsourfamilymembers tothinkaboutthefuture.Itallowsus themindsettothinklong-terminthe meatbusiness.”

Awardsareapprovedtosupport projectsineachcounty.Eachawarded projectisdesignedtohelpDelaware’s foodsupplychain.Theplannedwork willfocusononeormoreofthefollowing:foodprocessing,distribution, communityaccess,andfoodproduction.Inthisyear’sfundingforCycle2:

•50percentofprojectswere awardedtoDelawarefarms.

•34percentoftheprojectswere awardedtocommunityorganizations focusedoncommunitydevelopment, nutritioneducationandfoodaccess.

•Manyoftheprojectsrelatedto processing,storageanddistribution includethecollaborationoftwoor morefoodsupply-chainoperators.

TheFirstStateFoodSystemProgramisfundedthroughtheAmerican

RescuePlanAct(ARPA),championedbyDelaware’sCongressional Delegation—U.S.Sens.TomCarper andChrisCoons,alongwithCongresswomanLisaBluntRochester. PassedbyCongress,ARPAwas signedintolawbyPresidentJoeBiden onMarch11,2021.

ProjectsfundedinCycle2include:

•BennettOrchardsLLC,wind machinefreezeprotectiontomitigate climatechangeeffectsandstrengthen localfruitsupply;

•MarvelousProduce,strengtheningDelaware’sfruitandvegetable supplychain—farmtoenduser;

•PowersFarm,farmstoreexpansion;

•FoodBankofDelaware,compact membranefreshproducepreservation Phase2;

•FiferOrchards,localfoodsystem —farm-to-tablekitchen;

•DittmarFamilyFarmsLLC,vegetableprocessingandcoldstorageexpansion(alsoincludesstorageand distribution);

•D&JCustomCutting,ready-toeatmeatprocessing;

•TAFarmsLLC,value-added products;

•Love-in-DeedCommunityDevelopment,foodclosetcapacitybuildingandsuper-foodsurbangarden project;

•LaRedHealthCenter,Sussex CountyCommunityFridgeProgram;

•TeachaPersontoFishSociety, MiltonPantrygardenbeds;and

•WilmingtonAlliance,Growing WestCenterCity—7th&West StreetsCommunityGarden.

Lastyear,theHistoricLewes Farmers’Market(HLFM)received fundingfortheirproject—strengtheningthefarm-to-pantryfoodsystem inSussexCounty.

HLFMVolunteerNancyStaisey said,“Volunteersandfarmersboth embracedtheexpansionofthisprogram.Thesmallfarmsareveryenthusiasticaboutthisprogramastheycan sellmoreproductwhilebeingableto feedthoseinneed.”

TheDelawareCouncilonFarm& FoodPolicyplanstoopenthewindow forthelastroundoffundingunder theFirstStateFoodSystemProgram beginninginFebruary2023.Completeprograminformationcanbe foundat

https://farmandfood.delaware.gov.

TheDelawareCouncilonFarm andFoodPolicystrivestofacilitate andsupportalocalfoodsystemwhere farmerscanaccessviablemarkets, Delawarehouseholdscanaccessnutritiousandwholesomefoodoptions withintheircommunities,andwhere theimpactsofsupplychaindisruptionscanbediminished.

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SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries

Herearetheteamsplayinginthe’23WorldSeriesinRoxana

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thefieldisbecomingsetforthe2023 SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries, whichwillbeginthisSunday,July30,with OpeningCeremoniesatthePyleCenter ComplexinRoxana,whichservesasthe homebasefortheLowerSussexLittle League.

Forthe19thseasonnow,theLSLLlocationwillserveasthehostsiteforthe showcaseoftheoldestsoftballplayersin LittleLeague.Thatmakesitthethirdlongeststreakforhostingsitesacrossall LittleLeaguedivisions.The10participatingteamsareallslatedtoarriveoverthis weekend,beforetheOpeningCeremony festivities.

Hereisalookattheteamswhohave punchedtheirairplaneticketsasofCoastal PointpresstimeonWednesday,July26.

District3(Host)

Team: LowerSussexLittleLeague

Location: Roxana,Del.

Record: 2-0(wonDelawareDistrict 3tournament)

Howtheygothere: District3swept abest-of-threeserieswithUpperSussex to earnanotherberthintheWorldSeries.Itwasadifferentgroupofgirls,but District3weretheWorldSeriesrunners-upayearago.HeadcoachSarah Hobanlovesherteamandthedepth throughoutthelineup.

Georgia(Southeast)

Team: Vine-IngleLittleLeague

Location: Macon,Ga.

Record: 3-1

Howtheygothere: Theteamfrom MaconwasabletowintheSoutheast regionwithan11-5victoryoverSouth Carolinainthefinal.Theywereableto avengetheirlonepool-playloss—a133defeat—withthevictoryinthe championship.Theyoutscoredtheiropponents46-26overthefourgames.

CzechRepublic (Europe-Africa)

Team: CzechRepublicDistrict1

LittleLeague Location: Prague,CzechRepublic

Record: 4-1

Howtheygothere: OneoftheinternationalrepresentativesintheSeries willbecomingallthewayfromPrague intheCzechRepublic.TheEuropeAfricaregionalchampionwent4-1in theregionalofthreeteamsthatalsofeaturedItalyandNetherlands.

Guánica (LatinAmerica)

Team: YankeesFamilyGroupLittle

League Location: Guánica,PuertoRico

Record: 4-1

Howtheygothere: TheLatin

AmericaentrycomesfromPuertoRico, aftera5-2victoryoverMaunabo, PuertoRico,inthechampionshipfinale. Willemstad,Curaçao,wasthethird teaminthetournamentintheLatin Americaregion.

Remainingteamsstill tobeconfirmed

WinnersintheEast,Central,SouthwestandWestregionsstillhadnotbeen crownedasofCoastalPointpresstime mid-week,astheirfinalswerestilltobe played.TheDelawarestatechampion fromSmyrnaClaytonLittleLassSoftballLittleLeaguewasstillaliveinthe regionalsemifinals,andwassettotake onundefeatedNewJerseyintheone semifinal.NewJerseyhaddefeated

Delawareinpoolplay,14-1.

Therewasnoinformationavailable fortheAsia-Pacificregionalchampion. ThetournamentfortheCanadaregion justgotunderwayonTuesday,July25, scheduledtohaveitschampion crownedonThursday,July27.

TheCoastalPointwillhaveSeries coverageonourFacebookpage,Coastal PointSportsNews,allweeklong,startingwithMonday’sgames.Executive EditorDarinMcCannandreporters MikeSternandJasonFeatherwillbring youalltheaction.Makesuretograbour specialsection,HomePlate,whichwill featurepicturesfromtheOpeningCeremony,aswellasgamestoriesfromthe firsttwodaysofWorldSeriesplayat the LowerSussexLittleLeaguecomplex.

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Canada’sMatteaBurrillhitsthedirtduringgame2lastyear.

BrionnaClark’shomerunhelpedLSLL JuniorAll-StarsdefeatNewJerseyin poolplay.HereClarkposeswiththeball shehitoutofthepark.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheLowerSussexLittleLeagueJunior LeagueAllStargirls’softballteamcapturedtheDelawarestateandDistrict3 championshipsduringtheir2023summer toremember.

The12-to14-year-oldathletes’quest foraregionalchampionship,however,came toanabruptendwhentheydroppedan 11-3verdicttohostMilford,Conn.,inthe semifinalsoftheJLSEastRegionTournamentonTuesday,July25.

HeadcoachMattKreger’ssquadhad reachedthesemifinalwithadramaticlategamerallyagainstRhodeIslandonMonday,July24.TheDelawarecontingent eruptedforfiverunsinthe5thinningas KileyHurant,ErinCosgrove,Maddie Marvel,SofiaBowenandJaelynMcCray eachcrossedtheplatetobreaka1-1tie. TayganConoway’sfirst-inningRBIhad givenLSLLa1-0leadinthe6-1quarterfinalvictory.

StartingpitcherAutumnWillieearned thevictorywithsixsolidinningsandeight strikeouts.MaddieMarvelfannedtwoin

thefinalframe.

Withtheteamimprovingto3-1inpool play,theLSLLdefensewasoutstandingon Sunday,July23.TheDelawareansstayed withinarunofMarylanduntilaseventhinningrallyenabledthemtoekeouta2-1 win.McCray’sdramatictwo-runsingleup themiddlechasedhomeMorganMarvel andErinCosgroveinthehome6thtogive Delawarethetriumph.

TheDelawarestateandDistrict3 champsled3-0earlyagainstPennsylvania onSaturday,July22.Buttheirdefenselet themdownthemina6-3setback.

“Weneedtobehumbledeveryoncein awhile,”saidKreger.“Wewillbeback,and wewillbebetter.”

BrionnaClark’shomeruninthe6thinningbrokea4-4tieandpropelledLSLL pastNewJersey,5-4,onFriday,July21.

TheLSLLcontingentgotofftoafast startbyhandlingNewYork,8-1,inthe openeronThursday,July20.PitcherWillie struckoutfivewhilehurlingacompletegamevictory.Offensively,Williehadapair ofhitsandanRBI.MorganMarvelripped twodoublesandatripletodriveintwo runs.HersisterMaddieMarvelalsochased hometworuns,whileGraceKregerand McCrayeachaddedanRBIsingle.

“Ourdefensedidanawesomejob today,”saidKreger.“Whatanamazingdefenseourteamhas.Andwhenourbatsgot hot,theyproduced.”

SCBPcapturesUSLAMid-AtlanticRegionalchampionship

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheSeaColonyBeachPatrolwonthe 42ndannualUSLAMid-AtlanticRegionalchampionship.Thesquadcompeted onWednesday,July12,in“non-craft” eventsinvolvingswimmingandrunning competitionsinRehobothBeach.They alsocompetedonWednesday,July19,in LongBranch,N.J.,forocean-craftevents thatincludedpaddleboards,surf-skisand rowboats.

Theregionalcompetitionservesasa qualifyingeventfortheUnitedStatesLifesavingAssociationNationalCompetition Nationals,whichwilltakeplacethisyearin VirginiaBeach,Va.,onAug.10-12.

“Thevictoryinregionalswastheresult ofourpatrol’sversatility,depth,andhard work,”saidSCBPLt.CindyFajardo. “Therearesomanydifferentevents.You needtohaveagoodbalanceandbeableto competeinthemall,whichcanbechallengingforasmallpatrollikeours.We scoredinalmosteveryeventpossible.Our guardsworkhard,cominginbeforegoing onthestandandstayingaftertheirshiftis completedinordertotrainforspecific events.”

TheSCBPwasthebeneficiaryofoutstandingachievementsinbothindividual andteamcompetition.

SCBPindividual eventstandouts

Individually,lifeguardLexiSanter earnedfirstplacefinishesinsixevents— thesurf-swim,run-swim-run,boardrace, Ironwoman,AmericanIronwomanandthe surf-ski.

PatrolCapt.DavidGriffithearneda first-placefinishwhilecompetingwithanotherpatrol.LifeguardElizabethFry postedthreesecond-placefinishes,inthe 400-metersurf-swim,therun-swim-run

andtheIronwoman.

Fajardoplacedsecondinthesolorow andthesurf-ski,andDanCaseyearneda third-placefinishinthesurf-ski.

MarlanMcElroyfinishedthirdinthe run-swim-runevent.

MeganPerdueplacedfourthinthe90meterspringandfifthinbeachflags. HunterBondurantfinished11thinthe2K run.

GraceHansenplacedfourthinthe boardrace,andfifthintherun-swim-run, surf-skiandIronwoman.

LifeguardAwardsshirtsalesto benefitcompetitorsatNationals

TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerceispartnering withFellsPointSurfCo.tooffer commemorativeT-shirtsforitsupcomingannualLifeguardAwards. Proceedsfromthesaleoftheshirts willsupportSussexCountyLifesavingAssociationlifeguardswhoare competingattheUnitedStatesLifesavingAssociationNationalCompetitiononAug.10-12inVirginia Beach,Va.

TheT-shirtspromotethe2023 LifeguardAwardCelebration,tobe

heldonTuesday,Aug.15,attheBig ChillBeachClubattheIndianRiver Inletfrom6to8:30p.m.

Theshirtsmaybeorderedatthe ChamberwebsiteuntilFriday,July 28,athttps://business.bethany-fenwick.org/events/details/2023-lifeguard-award-celebration-26137. ShirtswillalsobeavailableafterJuly 28,whilesupplieslast.

Eachlifeguardwhopre-registers fortheawardcelebrationbyAug.10 receivesafreeeventT-shirt.

SCBPteameventstandouts

TheSCBPalsocontributedtoitsregionaltitlewithimpressiveperformancesin teamcompetition.

Thewomen’spaddle-rescueduoof ElizabethFryandHansonplacedfirst, whileKelseyFowlerandSanterwerethird.

Inthewomen’sTaplinrelay,thetrioof Hanson,FajardoandFrywonthecompetition.Thosethreeladiesalsoplacedsecond inthewomen’sboardrelay.Inthewomen’s swim-rescuerace,thequartetofPerdue, Hanson,FryandAmyVenablescombined toearnasecond-placefinish.

TheduosofFryandFajardo,alongwith VenablesandPerdue,finishedthirdinthe women’sdoublesrowandthesprintrelay, respectively.

TheswimrescueracequartetofMatt Clark,McElroy,HunterBondurantand Caseycontributedasecond-placefinish. ThelandlineteamofFowler,Fry,VenablesandHansonfinishedfifth.Alsofinishingfifthwastheco-edrowduoof GriffithandFajardo.

Themen’slandlineteamofMattClark, McElroy,BondurantandCaseyplaced sixth.

“It’shardtonarrowdownindividual performers,becauseit’ssuchagreatteam

ColleagueshelpNBBPlifeguardscopewithlosingteammate

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thesister-andbrotherhood amonglifeguardsisstrongerthan anyriptideorroughsurf.Itinspires theselife-savingheroestoprovide critically-neededsupportwhenlife becomesunbearablydifficultfor theircolleaguesonthestand.

Thatwasthescenariowhenthe NorthBethanyBeachPatrollostone oftheirownonThursday,July13.

Theheartfeltresponsesof Delawarebeachpatrolmembersfrom RehobothBeach,DelawareState Parks,FenwickIsland,SeaColony andBethanyBeachwereindelibly

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effort.,”saidFajardo.“GraceHansen,ElizabethFryandMeganPerduehadstellar performances.MarlanMcElroyhadoneof hisbestraces,andLexiSanteralwaysdoes reallywellinthesecompetitions.Wedid haveacoupleoffirst-timeappearances, fromKelseyFowlerandHunterBondurant.”

Fajardosaidthecompetitionsmake everyparticipantabetterlifeguard.

“Welearnhowtoperformfaster,with

powerful.

That’swhathappenswhenlove, teamworkandsupportcarrytheday.

“Asuddentragiceventledtoone oftheNorthBethanypatrol’slifeguardspassingaway,”saidBethany BeachPatrolLt.MattFarlow,whois alsopresidentoftheSussexCounty LifesavingAssociation.“Onbehalfof theSCLA,Ireachedouttothe NorthBethanyBeachPatrolcaptain, DelaneySmith,onFriday,July14.I extendedourcondolences,andthen offeredtoprovidelifeguardcoverage onFriday,July21,toenableevery memberofherpatroltoattendthe funeralinWestChester,Pa.”

SmithgratefullyacceptedFarlow’s

newtechniques,differentequipmentand goodold-fashionedhead-to-headcompetition,”shesaid.“Allofthesecomponents teachustogettothevictimthefastestway possible.However,attheendoftheday,it’s aboutthecamaraderie.TheoceanlifeguardsinSussexCountyareatightly-knit crew.Weadmire,respectandcareforeach otherimmensely.”

BBPfinishessixth inregionalcompetition

TheBethanyBeachPatrol,which competedonlyonthefirstdayofevents,

offertohavelifeguardsfromother patrolscoverforupto16lifeguards stationedalongtheentire2-mile NorthBethanyBeachPatrolcoveragearea,whichcoversswimmersand beachpatronsfromprivateneighborhoodsbetweentheIndianRiverInlet andjustnorthoftheTownof BethanyBeach.

“Ihaddraftedanemailtothe othercaptainsthenightbeforebut chosetowaituntilI’dtalkedtoCapt. Smithbeforesendingit,”saidFarlow. “Ihadalreadyformulatedaplanand feltconfidentthatenoughlifeguards wouldstepuptohelpout.That’sjust thetypeofpeoplealloftheselifeguardsare.”

onWednesday,July12,atRehoboth Beach,finishedinsixthplace.

“Ourlifeguardsdidquitewellatthe regionalsthisyear,”saidBBPCapt.Joe Donnally.“Bothourwomen’sandmen’s 4-by-100sprintteamsfinishedfirst.”

TheBBPwomen’steamwascomposedofMelaneyBerns,LoganRohde, CaitlinMcMahonandNikkiPhillips, whilethemenfeaturedBrendanKeane, SeamusRegan,DillonMcKayand SimonPels.

Intheindividualcompetitions,Evan Gracefinishedsecondinthe2Kbeach run,andPatrickBernsalsocameinsec-

OnthemorningofFriday,July21, atotalof35lifeguardsfromother patrolsconvergedonNorthBethany. Inaddition,theBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyprovidedFarlowwithanallterrainvehicle, enablinghimtoeasilytraversealong thebeachtosuperviseeachstationof theNBBPwhileSmithwasaway.

“Thiswasareallyimpressiveshow ofsupportacrossthelifeguardcommunitythatwewereabletoprovide themwiththatservice,”saidFarlow, whoisasupervisorforSussex Countyparamedics.“Therewere otherpatrolsthatalsoreachedout,

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ondinthe2Kmastersbeachrun.

MelaneyHealdwasthirdinthe beachflagsevent.Inthe90-meter sprint,McMahonandRohdefinished fifthandsixth,respectively.Rohdealso cameinseventhinthebeachflags event.

QuinnMacauleyfinishedeighthin therun-swim-runevent.Finishing ninthwereBellaScharpinthe2K beachrun,CharleyBlundellinthe2K beachrunandKeaneinthebeachflags event.Keanealsofinishedninthinthe 90-metersprint.

GuardiansbytheSea SCBPlifeguardFowleralwaysalertandproactiveonthestand

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaSeaColonyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m. throughJune16andfromSept.5through Oct.9,and10a.m.to6p.m.fromJune17 throughSept.4.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,theGuardiansbytheSeaare readytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersinthesurfevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenanceduring thelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhohavethe abilitytorescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeach lifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduring theseason.

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butitwaseasierforthebiggerpatrolsfromlargermunicipalitiestobe

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abletoprovidecompletecoverage.”

Smithandherentirepatrolwere extremelytouchedbythesupport fromtheirfellowlifeguards.

“Thepastweekandahalfhas beenchallengingandemotionalfor

ourpatrol,”saidSmith.“ButreturningtoourbeachesonFridayafternoonandseeingtheotherpatrol lifeguardsonourbeachesoverwhelmedallofusintheNBBP.

“TheSussexCountyLifesaving

A‘grand’rescue

Agrandmotherandhergrandsonwere stuckinaripcurrent.

SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguardKelsey Fowlerhadattemptedtoverballydirect themtotheside.

“ButitwassostrongthatIjustwentoff thestand,”sherecalled.“OnceIgotout there,theywereverycalmandwillingto holdontotherescuecansothatIcould bringthemin.Icontinuedtotalktothem throughoutthewholeexperienceand learnedthatthegrandmotherusedtobea lifeguardherself,butthecurrentwasso strongthatshewasunabletobringherselfor hergrandsontoshore.”

ForKelseyFowler,thatisoneofthemost importantaspectsaboutbeingalifeguard.

“Inadditiontobeingabletosaveapersonindanger,italsomeansbeingattentive, awareandateamplayer,”saidthe5-foot-3 residentofSeaford.“Thisjobisallabout howwellyou’reabletoworkwithotherpeople.Werelyoneachotherwhensomething happens,whichmakesitextremelyimportanttoknowwhoyou’reworkingwithand beingabletotrustthem.”

Fowlerbecamealifeguardatthestrong suggestionofherbestfriend,AmyVenables.

“I’vebeenworkingwithhereversince,” saidFowler.“Atfirst,Ithoughtitwouldjust

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Associationhasdemonstrated tremendoussupportforourpatrol, andthecoveragetheyprovided meantmorethantheyknow,”Smith said.“Wearegratefulandhonoredto beapartofsuchanincrediblecommunity.”

Farlowsaidheisextremelythankfultoeachofthelocalbeachpatrols fortheirresponses.

“Theyimmediatelysteppedup andofferedsupport,withouthesitation,”hesaid.“There’saspecialcamaraderiewhenitcomestobeinga lifeguard.Weallworkfordifferent entities,andtherearesomethings thatbeachpatrolsdodifferently.But attheendoftheday,werealizewe dothesamejob,inamannerthat suitsourparticularareasandpopulationsthebest.

“It’struethatthereisastrong showofsupportthatthesemenand womenhaveforeachotherontheir ownpatrols.Justwatchingitextend totheotherpatrolswasareallyimpressivethingtoseeandbeapart of.”

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•TaylorBrennan SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguard KelseyFowleristhisweek’sfeatured lifeguard.

Collegecampuskudos

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hewaspoetryinmotion.

Impressively,hesoaredupintotheatmosphere.

Thenheappearedtostopinmid-air,high abovethevolleyballnet.

SpectatorsintheIndianRiverHigh Schoolgymnasiumcouldheartheirhearts beatinginanticipationofwhatcamenext.

Four-yearIndianRiverHighvolleyball superstarCarsonBarnesfinishedhisawesomemaneuverbyswiftlywhippinghisarm inacircularmotion.

Whenhisfistmadecontactwiththeball, itsentthesphererocketingtothehardwood foryetanotherkillshot.

ThatishowBarnesbecametheschool’s single-gamekillsrecord-holder,with36 againstDelawareMilitaryAcademyon March30,2022.

Itisalsohowtheblond-hairedtalentand two-timeDelawareVolleyballCoachesAssociationPlayeroftheYearhelpedtoleadthe Indiansto“bookend”DIAAstatechampionshipsasafreshmanin2019andasasenior in2022.

Collegefreshmanfeats

ThisrawtalentandexcellenceonthevolleyballcourtisalsohowBarneswasableto seamlesslymakethetransitiontothenext level.

Asafreshmancollegestudentathletein 2022-2023,the6-foot-4outsidehitterled theNAIAmemberWebberInternational Warriors’indoorteaminkills.Thecomputer informationsystemsmajoralsoearnedfirstteamAllSunConferenceandFreshmanof theYearhonorsafterleadingtheindoorteam toitsfirstconferencetournamentandNAIA nationaltournamentappearances.

Carsoncontributed10killsintheWarriors’season-ending3-0losstoNo.5Ottawa ofArizonainthesecondroundofpoolplay intheNAIAmen’svolleyballchampionship forWebberInternational’s11-7team.

Fortheseason,BarnesledtheWarriorsin totalkillswith129,andkillspersetwith 2.93.Earlyinthecampaign,heemergedas Webber’sprimaryattackingthreat,while makinganimmediateimpactinhisfirstcollegiateseason.

Hewasalsooneofthebeachvolleyball team’stopplayerswhileleadingtheWarriors tosecondplaceattheCollegiateBeachVolleyballNationalChampionships.

Beingpassionateisthekey

Uponenteringcollege,Barnessaid,herealizedtheimportanceofbeingpassionate aboutthesportinwhichonecompetesat thatlevel.

“Youcangetreallycaughtupintryingto bethebestinthatsport,”saidBarnes,theson

ofKathleenBarnesandIRHSboys’volleyballassistantcoachJimBarnes.“Asaresult, thesportcanbegintoslowlybecomemore importantthanacademics.Andifyoudon’t payattentiontoacademics,thenthesport willbetakenfromyou.Academicachievementismuchmorecriticalthanalotofstudent-athletesmightthink.”

ThatiswhatmotivatedCarsontomake theacademictransitiontothecollegelevel.

“ItwasharderthanIthoughtitwasgoing tobe,academically,”saidBarnes,aresidentof OceanView.“Inhighschool,youaretaught slowlyduringtheyear.Incollege,teachers givefrequentlectures,anditwastoughfor metoadapttothatlearningandteaching style.Itrequiredalotofworkonmypart.”

Withallofhishardworkintheclassroom,collegealsobecamealotoffunfor Barnes.

“Asanathlete,I’mfriendswitheveryone onmyteam,andwehavealotoffunatpracticesandwhiletravelingtoroadgamesand tournaments,”hesaid.“Collegeenablesmeto trainandimproveatmysporteveryday.”

ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Severalyearsago,whilerecoveringfrom hip-replacementsurgery,Ithrewoutthe ideathatyourgroupshouldtrytoimprove theaveragenumberofexchangesperpickleballgame.Whilewatching,Irealizedthe averagesofmanygroupswerearound1and 2,becausethereweresomanymissedserves andreturns-of-serve.

Itmusthaveworked,becauseafterwards, whenIwasintroducedtolocalpickleballers, somewouldenthusiasticallytellmetheyhad achieveda7,othersa9.

So,whilerecoveringfromheart-bypass surgery,Iwatchedalotmorelocalpickleball.

Iknow—you“justwanttoplayfor fun.”

Sorry—agamewheretheaveragenumberofexchangesperpointis2isnotfun.It’s justalotofwalkingtoretrievetheball.

Aslongasaplayerisgettingthemaxout ofpickleball,Idon’tcarehowgoodthat playerbecomes.ButifIseeuntappedtalent, Iinstinctivelywanttohelpthemachieveit.

IwasteachingmycountytennisprogramwhenIwas14,andinthesubsequent 66years,IhavetaughtmoreplayersthanI canpossiblyrememberandhaveheardevery excuseimaginable.Recently,Iwasgivinga tiptoapickleballplayer,andtheysaidsomethingalongthelinesofthatanotherinstruc-

tortoldthemtodo“X” andIwastelling themtodo“Y.”Myresponsewasthatthey hadheardanotherinstructortellthemtodo “X,”butIhadnoideawhatthatinstructor reallytoldthem.

BasedonwhatIhavebeenseeing,Iworriedthat,collectively,instructorswerenot hittingthemarkinhowwewereteaching pickleball.IcalledSallyCraig,whoIadmire forherlong-termlocalvolunteerworkhelpingtheschoolvolleyballteam.Shehasbeen playingpickleballforseveralyearsandattendedsomeclinicsIconducted.

IexplainedIwantedtoconductanexperimentandaskedherifshewouldorganizeeightwomensoIcouldworkwiththem onthreeoccasions,toseeifIcouldpropel theirplayingabilityforward.Twowereless thansixmonthsintothegame.Theothers rangedfromonetothreeyears.WhydidI askforwomen?Theylisten!

Iputtheeightwomenontwocourts, andasIgavethemindividualpointers,I madenotesastowhatmighthelptheentire group,andalsowhattheyeachindividually neededtoworkon.Inthesecondsession,I specificallyaddressedthosegroupissues,and individuallyIhelpedeachwiththeirspecific issues.Attheendofthesecondsession,I thoughttheywereplayingbetter,andifnot better,definitelysmarter.

Thetwobeginnersbothhadthemakingsofexcellentforehands,andafterIsuggestedseveraltweaksinhowtoholdthe

paddle,Isuggestedtheyfirstworkonimprovingthoseforehands,withtheideaof laterbuildingtheirgamesaroundthem.

IfIfindfaultwithinstructors,itisthat thepropergripisoftenbrushed-over,andan impropergripcanstrangledevelopment.An MITprofessorfriendwasthepioneerinthe studyofbiomechanicsinsports,andhehad thousandsofphotographsshowinghowvarioustechniques,suchassomethingassimple asthegrip,couldphysicallylimitthepotentialoftheathlete.

Atanothersetofpickleballcourts,Irecentlytestedsome4.0players,and50percentofalltheirpointsplayedandscored wereatnet,slightlyloweramongthe3.5s. So,inthesecondsessionwithSall’sGalsI continuallyfocusedonservesandreturnof serves.Iwantedtogetthemtothenetmore frequently,byhittingdeeper,hittingpurposefullytoopponentweaknessesandhittingwithvariation—notthesameexact serveorreturn.

Ifhalfthegameofpickleballiswonand lostatnet,thengettothenetwithsmart servesandreturnsthataredeepenoughto keepopponentsontheirheels.

Itoldthemtohitoffensively,butcautiouslyandsmartly,withpurpose.

Sooften,playersaresointentonhitting theballproperlythat,timeandagain,they hittotheexactmiddleoftheiropponents. Theballtheywouldhitwassoeasytohandlethattheiropponentscouldhaveclosed theireyesandreturnedthoseshots.Soit isn’tjustabouthittingitproperly,butabout whereitishit.

AndwhileI’mwritingabouterrors, what’swiththerolloftheeyesandornasty asideswhenyourpartnermakesamistake? Theyprobablymadetheerrorbecauseof the“nothingball”youhitoneortwotimes earlier.Youareateamandneedtoplaytogetherasateam,andifyourpartnermakes anerror,thenitisyourerroralso.I’veyetto seeanyonewalkonwaterwhentheyleftthe courts.

WhatIamabouttosaysoundssimple, butitisimportant:Thepaddleisatoolto hittheball,sousetheleverageofthetoolto propeltheballtotheoppositeside.Justlike thehammerisatool,orthekitchenknifeis atool,thepaddleisatoolaswell.

Manyofyoureallydon’thittheballso muchasusethepaddletopush,coddle, wishorcollidewiththeball.Learntohit theball,andthenpracticecontrollingthat hittoaspecificspotonyouropponent’sside ofthecourt.Howdoyoudothat?Goout andpracticehittingtheballtothesamespot onthecourt30consecutivetimeswitheach setofexercises.

Sooften,whenIgiveclinics,Ifindplayershopingtofindasilverbullet.Ofcourse thesilverbulletispractice,butmanydon’t seemtowanttohearthat.

WhenIaskedwhattopicstheseplayers wouldlikediscussed,oneaskedmetotalk aboutstrategy.Mostreaderswouldagree thatwasagoodquestion,soIusedthisexamplewiththem:Theyweretoimagine theyareplayingagainsttwoopponents,a leftyandrighty,andtheleftyhadafabulous forehandvolleybuttheworstbackhandpossible.Therightyhadbothaverystrong forehandandbackhandvolley.

Ourstrategymightthenbetohitevery ballpossible,fromanyplaceonoursideof thecourt,totheleft-handedopponent’s backhand.Thatwouldeitherresultinan immediateerrorbytheopponentordraw thebetterplayerovertohelpthebesieged player,andofcourse,whentheymove,they willleaveanopeningforyourteamtoattack.

Givenourstrategy,Iaskedwhetherthey werecompetentenoughandhadenough ballcontroltobeabletohiteveryballto thatplayer’sbackhand.Ifnot,thenstrategy shouldbealaterlessonandball-control techniqueandmethodsofpracticingthat shotshouldbetheagenda.Theysuddenly understood.SoIthendemonstratedsome practiceroutinesthatwouldhelpthemto

beasummerjobthatIwoulddoforacouple ofyears.Butafterthatfirstsummer,Ifellin lovewiththejob.Beingonthebeach,surroundedbyallyourfriends,isoneofthebest thingsthatyoucoulddo.Andhelpingpeople understandhowthebeachworkswillensure asafeandenjoyablebeachday.”

Thetoughestresponsibilityofherjoboccurswhensheisstillathome.

“Wakingupisdefinitelythetoughestpart ofthejob,andthementalandphysicalresponsibilitiescantakeatollonthebody,” notedthesix-yearveteranofthelifeguard

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Barnes’favoritemessagethatheshares withhisyoungerfriendsstillinhighschoolis toenjoythejourney.

“Itellthemthatthey’llmeetalotofgreat peoplewhowillbeyourbestfriends,”hesaid. “They’llbewiththemforninemonthsofthe year.Ialsotoldthemtobesuretotakecare

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gettothatpoint.

Insummary:Ontheserve,hitavariety ofserves,andhittheballdeeptokeepop-

stand.“Youmusthavetheabilitytopushpast thatandjustmakeeverydaybetterthanthe lastone.”

Conversely,hereasiestresponsibilityoccurswhensheteachesthenewerlifeguards howthebeachflows.Drawinguponhervast experience,Fowlerhasbeeneducatingthe youngerlifeguardsinsomeoftheskillsthat shehaslearnedduringhercareeronthe beach.Thatincludesthecriticalcommunicationsystemthatgoesintoeffectwhenevera lifeguardrealizesthereisapersonindistress whomustberescued.

Inadditiontosupportingeachother,the SCBPpatrolmembershaveastrongsenseof camaraderie.

“Ourpatrolislikeonehugefamily,and

oftheiracademicresponsibilitiesbeforehavingfun.Therearealotoffunthingstodoin college,butyoushouldn’tgetcaughtupinit.”

WhatwillCarson doforanencore?

Foranimpressiveencoretohiscollege freshmanseason,Barneshasbeenselectedto theunder21USABeachVolleyballWorld championshipteam.Hewilltraveltothe

ponentsoff-balanceanddefensive.Ifyou givethemanothingserve,theyprobably willgiveyoua“something”returnthatbacks youontoyourheels.Remember:youscore onlywhenyouareserving,sodon’tgiveitup easily.Ihitfivebucketsofpracticeserves yesterday.Howmanydidyouhit?

weareallveryclosebecauseofthetimethat wespendtogetheronandoffthejob,”she said.“Manyoftheguardslivetogether,makingiteasierforeveryonetobetogether,in additiontoourtimeonthestand.Eachday, wesitwithsomeonenew,whichmakesit easiertogettoknoweveryoneandtheirpersonalities.”

Fowlercreditedanumberofindividuals whohavehadaprofoundimpactonhercareeratthebeach.Shespecificallycreditsher captain,DavidGriffith,andlongtimelieutenantBaileyNoel—whoisnowacaptain withtheDelawareStateParksBeachPatrol —withhelpingtoshapeherintothelifeguardsheistoday.

“Asarookie,Iwassounsureofmyself

OlympictrainingcenterinChulaVista, Calif.,onSaturday,July29.tocompetefora spotintheU.S.Under-21beachvolleyball worldchampionshipsNov.8-12inRoiEt, Thailand.

“IlovewatchingCarsonplay—heistakinghisgametoanotherlevel,”saidJim Barnes,Carson’sfatherandIndianRiver HighSchoolassistantcoach.“Andnowthat heisgettingbigger,faster,stronger,andtrainingmore,thesky’sthelimit.

Onthereturnofserve,hit(don’tpush) theball,andmostfrequentlyhittheball deepintoyouropponents’courttokeep themawayfromthenetasyourteamtakes thenet.Youdon’thavetohitithard,because theharderyouhitit,thesooneritcomes back,beforeyougettothenet.Buthitit

andnervousaboutanythingthatcouldhappen,”saidthe21-year-oldFowler,whowas borninNanjing,China.“Withthehelpof mymentors,Ihavebecomeconfidentinmyselfandmyabilitiesrelatedtothebeach.”

Fowleremphasizedthat,asfulfillingas herjobonthestandcanbe,it’salsoaveryseriousoccupationthatrequiresagreatdealof responsibility.

“I’velearnedsomanylifelessonsoverthe years,andthebiggestoneisstayingtrueto yourselfandjustbeingconfident,”stressed Fowler,whowantstoearnherbachelor’sdegree.“Atfirst,thejobcanbementallytough, andthatcandiscouragesomeone.Butit’sall aboutbalanceandperseverance.Itgetsbetter, andintheend,it’sallworthit.”

“Itissoexcitingtowatchhim,alongwith someoftheothergreatyoungvolleyballplayers,”CoachBarnesadded.“Theyaretaking thebeachvolleyballgametoanewlevelthat featuresmoreathleticplaysthanwehave seeninthepast.Thegameischanging,becomingfasterandmoreathletic,andit’sgreat toseeCarsonbeingapartofthat.Heistakingadvantageofhisopportunities.Ican’t waittoseewhereCarson’stalentsandabilitiestakehim,bothonandoffthecourt.”

deepwithpurpose,andauthority,andtoa spotthatwillgivethemmostdifficulty.Ihit fivebucketsofservicereturnsyesterday. Howmanydidyouhit?

Inmynextarticle,I’lldiscussthevolley atthekitchen,wherehalfthegameofpickleballisplayed.

LEGALS

INVITATION TO BID Town of Millville

The Town of Millville will receive sealed bids at the Town Hall, 36404 Club House Rd., Millville, DE 19967, until 2:00 p.m., August 23, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened for the following project:

Bid No. 24-05

Double Sided LED Message Board Atlantic Ave 134-12.00-401.00

Millville, DE 19967

The Town is seeking responsible bidders to fabricate and install a DoubleSided LED Message Board on the Town of Millville property.

Prospective bidders may pick up the description and minimum requirements of the sign at Millville Town Hall or by contacting the Code and Building Department at 302-539-0449 for an electronic copy. There will be a pre-Bid meeting on August 9th at 2:00 p.m. in Town Hall.

Responsive bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid – Double Sided LED Message Board, 24-05.

CP 20230728 1T

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

Estate of Jere J. Gibson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Jere J. Gibson who departed this life on May 18, 2023, late of Lancaster, PA were duly granted unto Sandra L. Gibson on July 20, 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 January 18, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Sandra L. Gibson

1327 Fremont St. Lancaster, PA 17603

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20230728 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Elizabeth Johnakin, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elizabeth Johnakin who departed this life on June 15, 2023, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto JoAnn Robinson on June 29, 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 February 15, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

JoAnn Robinson

37717 Balsa St. Ocean View, DE 19970

TOWN OF FRANKFORD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On August 1, 2023 at 8:30AM at the Frankford Town Hall, 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Frankford will sit and hear the request from Dollar General to be granted three (3) variances related to signage area and height requirements governed by §13-1 & 13-2 of the Town of Frankford Land Development Ordinance. The property is zoned Commercial (C) and has been assigned the Sussex County tax map and parcel numbers of 433-6.18-48.00 & 48.08.

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 20, 2023, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• V-447 Silver Woods 413.200, 413.300, 413.400 – Variance granted

• V-448 Silver Woods 413.200, 413.300, 413.400 – Variance granted

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

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PLANNING & ZONING RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 20, 2023, the Planning & Zoning for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• P-261 Silver Woods 413.200, 413.300, 413.400 Final Site Plan Approval

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

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

Estate of Clint M. Taylor, Deceased.

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

Executor: Edward B. Taylor 62A E. Woodburn Ave Pine Hill, NJ 08021

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

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Clint M. Taylor who departed this life on June 8, 2023, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Edward B. Taylor on June 11, 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 February 8, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf. Gregory Fuller,

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review the following:

• An Ordinance Amending the Town of Ocean View Code Relating to Use Regulations as set out in Chapter 140, Land Use & Development Prohibiting Certain Marijuana Activities as Outlined in the Proposed Ordinance.

This review will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 4:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park.

The ordinance may be examined online at under “Pending Ordinances” at www.oceanviewde.gov/NewOrdinances or on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearing and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

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Made in Hickory, NC. Hard wood with black, silk-like seats and backs. Hardly used. $750 OBO Please call for pics. 302.470.2564

LIGHT GRAY WICKER table and four chairs. Good condition. $325. Light gray etagere with 2 glass shelves and lower cabinet: $125 3 02.515.5402

SAFARI-THEMED DECOR wall-hangings, giraffes, elephants, furniture, etc. Call for more info:

302.519.3657

(2) DARK BROWN, SWIVEL chairs. $15 each. Leave message. Ocean City. 3 01.802.0431

5 ECLECTIC PINE CHAIRS for kitchen/dining. $15 each. South Bethany

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(2) END TABLES & COFFEE table with marble-looking tops: $150; large glass-top dining table, pedestal base, 60” round: $150 717.575.8314

HOMCOM 71” freestanding kitchen buffet with hutch, pantry cabinet with 4 doors, 3-level adjustable shelves, 1 drawer. White. Can send pics. Best offer. Text: 202.744.3038(Ocean View)

LIGHTED CHERRY CURIO cabinet with glass shelves. 17” x 10” x 76”. $200

301.346.6015

DELUXE INFLATABLE raised bed for extra guests. Selfinflating. 914.419.7253

DINING ROOM: TABLE, 6 chairs, and buffet. Good condition, light finish. $500 215.802.9770

BROWN, FELT COUCH Queen sleeper, good condition: $250; two cushioned metal bar stools: $50. 215.802.9770

OAK ROLL-TOP DESK, good condition. Asking $100 302.344.3747

OFFICE FURNITURE: 5’l x 30”w desk, bookcase @50”h x 3’w with adjustable shelves; under-desk filing cabinet, chair. Good condition. $500 215.802.9770

ANTIQUE, IRISH, PINE armoire. Excellent storage/ TV cabinet. 7.5’h x 4’w x 21.5”d. Great condition, can text pics. $400 OBO 302.745.8760

SOLID WOOD, 42”W DESK with three drawers, one shelf with lights. Includes wheeled, upholstered chair. You haul. $50 302.470.0794

AIR FRYER - WORKS GREAT $40; toaster oven - works great: $35 302.743.1903

SMALL ICE MAKER 20#/ day. REDUCED! $75 OBO 302.229.7898

NEW, LIBBY GLASS BAKE set with plastic lids. Never opened. 8”x 8” and 13” x 9”. $15 302.344.0088

9-PIECE QUALITY SEATING sectional, woven porch furniture. Clean, in excellent condition. You transport. Ocean View area. $200 Leave message. 703.303.3505

BOLENS RIDING MOWER 38” cut with bagger. 15.5 hp. Runs great, very good condition. $300

302.537.3880

WEBER GRILL NEW; ONLY used twice. Charcoal. Only $50. 443.373.7294

RIDING MOWER FAIR condition - needs oil change. $150 410.570.8092

OUTDOOR, 3-CUSHION gray & blue wicker sofa with pillows. Protected and unused. Paid $1,500; asking $700. Can send pics. 443.386.6745

SUNROOM: PLASTIC rattan settee, 2 chairs, table, expandable dining table and six chairs. $500 215.802.9770

POLYWOOD 6’ GRAY picnic table with umbrella: $600. Buffet table: $100

302.249.3225

OUTDOOR POLYWOOD patio furniture. 5’ bar, 6 barstools. 2-tone, gray and black. $500

302.249.3225

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SMART PHONE WATERtight case. Orange, hard plastic: $25. Universal surge protector/adaptor: $20 302.743.1903

8’ x 11’ BROWN/TAN RUG Perfect for anywhere in the house. Can send pics. Make offer. Ocean View. Text only to 202.744.3038

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Needs adjusting. $30 Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

BIG MEN’S CLOTHING

Some new with tags, some gently used. Shorts, size 50; jeans: 46x30 - brand new; 3XK t-shirts. 302.541.0474

SPIRE MEDITATION & focus machine. $20 302.743.1903

FIJI 2021 WATERPROOF camera with straps, carry case, and extra battery. $200 302.743.1903

PHOTO ALBUM purchased from ACTS containing family/kids’ pics. Would like to return photos to owner. Please call to identify. 302.344.0169

(2) ORIENTAL AREA RUGS Room size, good condition. $50 each. Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

CONVENTIONAL & microwave combo. $95 Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

(2) JOS BANKS MEN’S navy blue suits. Size 43 regular. Excellent condition, worn once for wedding. $75 each or both for $100 703.623.7022

15+ KIDS’ VHS TAPES $10 302.229.7898

SOFT VINYL HOT TUB Seats 4-5 people. Heater needs repair. As is. $200 443.791.4346

CULLIGAN WATER conditioner. $45 South Bethany. 302.828.8959

KRACHER K3 ELECTRIC power washer. 1800 psi; new, in box. $175 302.278.1441

(2) 8’ x 10’ LIGHT COLORED rugs. $50 each. 717.575.8314

5’H WOODEN, TRI-POD for a camera. Adjustable. $40 443.373.1550

FIRM, STURDY STRAW hat. $20 443.373.1550

LOOKING FOR PUZZLES? Have plenty - all good quality. 500-1,500 pieces. .50¢$3. 717.319.7552

LARGE SUITCASE ON wheels. Hard case, American Tourister with combo lock. 21”h x 27”w. $60 443.373.1550

BRASS CHANDELIER Design House Millbridge with (5) bell-shaped clear, glass shades. Lowes #1345522. Originally $112; Reduced to $20 302.542.9500

REDSKINS CARRYING BELT for small items. Large zipped pouch, and 2 small zipped pouches. REDUCED! $30 443.373.1550

CARGO STORAGE BAG 100% weatherproof. 20 cf of storage. 59” x 24” x 24”. $75 302.344.3747

CASSETTE PLAYER WITH 268 cassettes and 3 cases. Country, gospel, etc. $250 takes all. 302.933.0178

GLASSINE PAPER Borden & Riley. 24” x 20 yards. Protects photos and art. $15 302.539.9656

BEAUTIFUL BATH updates in as little as one day. Superior quality bath and shower systems at affordable prices. Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call now. 877.738.0991

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855.337.5228 dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258

FREE HIGH-SPEED internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs include Medicaid, SNAP housing assistance, WIC, Veterans pension, survivor benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet free with one-time $20 co-pay. Free shipping and handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today. 888.592.5957

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855.993.0969

HOME THEATER SYSTEM

Denon receiver with Axiom speakers, Epson 292A projector. $5,000 worth of equipment for MAKE OFFER! 302.668.8752

FANCY GUPPIES BABIES to adults. Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302.841.4562

PUREBRED YELLOW LAB female puppy. $800 410.924.6519

LOW COST SPAY AND neutering of cats. Want to save 100s of cats’ lives? Spay or neuter ONE. Call Cats Around Town Society to schedule an operation. 3 02.355.9979

KITTENS/CATS Beautiful kitties looking for loving homes. Many colors available. 302.236.5184

ARE YOU A PET OWNER? Do you want to get up to 100% back on vet bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has Pet Coverage that can help. Call 888.928.1656 to get a free quote or visit InsureBarkMeow.com/mddc

ADULT TRICYCLE Schwinn 24/26” with large basket and bell. Cruise bicycle perfect for shopping, beach, exercise, etc. Only used 3 times. $145 Call 703.209.1787

LIGHT SPEED/DOUGLAS road bicycle. 54 cm, 6/4 3AL. Elite titanium Dura Ace Ultegra Neuvation custom wheels. 35% lighter, stronger. Excellent condition. $999 302.278.1441

BIC 293 WINDSURFER SUP 292cm L x 79cm W x 205 v. Comes with boom, mast, and four sails. Excellent condition. $400 302.278.1441

SUP PADDLE AND ONYX waist life vest with CO2 cartridge and Trident T669C carbon fiber paddle. Paid $450; asking $125. 202.999.0517

24” LADIES’/GIRL’S BIKE Lightweight, 3 gears. Good condition. $45 703.400.8991

E-BIKE LECTRIC BRAND Model XP Step-Thru 2.0. Brand new, never used due to health issues. Paid $999; selling for $875. Leave message. 443.605.9996

MEN’S PREMIUM FI’ZIK Wing Flex bicycle seat. $20 302.278.1441

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS Trail Speed She bicycle seat. $10 302.278.1441

(2) BICYCLE HELMETS Fits up to XL. Black. $20 each/ 443.373.1550

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single Track Eleven81. New tires, recent tune-up. PIcs available. $150 Leave message: 302.353.8128

36 GOLF BALLS & TEES $40 443.373.1550

RALEIGH LADIES’ 26” BIKE Great condition. Refurbished with new tires and handlebar grips. $150 Call 302.537.1062, please leave message.

LADIES’/GIRLS’ 26’ BIKE New tires, handlebar grips, 3 gears. $75 Call 302.537.1062, please leave message.

VARIOUS CLASSIC putters. Hogan, Cook, Zebra. $10 each. 757.810.8782

YAKIMA 2-BIKE CAR rack plus ladies’ crossbar: $125. 302.362.2141

TOOLS

32’ EXTENSION LADDER, 3 sets Alum-a-Pole jump jacks, (2) 20” x 24’ and (1) 20” x 12’ walk plank. Call Bob for pricing: 302.462.1884

1980 SOHMER PIANO with bench. $600 OBO Call 301.346.6015

USED, UPRIGHT Chickering piano. 57”l x 23”w x 39”h. Good condition. $600 OBO 302.344.3747

BIC SPORT PADDLE SURF SUP. 10’l x 33”w; very stable for all abilities. Life preserver, paddles, tie-down straps included. New: $1,200; asking $750. 304.881.3859

NORDICTRAK QUAD FLEX C900 Pro. $150 302.299.3454

LADDER JACKS, BIL JAX scaffolding, 10.5’ Tapco aluminum brake with accessories. Call Bob for pricing: 302.462.1884

WERNER 22’ LADDER 300 lb. capacity, 24 possible configurations, rubber feet, aircraft-grade aluminum. $100 302.339.7691

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Worked with buyer to purchase this 5 BR, 4.5 BA Impressive waterfront home offering a level of privacy that is hard to match and expansive views of the bay from nearly every room. This property is located just a few miles to the beach in Fenwick Island. Situated on one of the largest waterfront parcels in the community, this property is more than 1 acre in size and has a private path to launch kayaks or SUP boards and the potential to add a private pool.

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30560 TOWNSEND DR, FRANKFORD

Adorable and affordable single family home-airy and spacious oor plan- 3 Bed, 2 Full Bath ranch on large lot- .32 acres, private backyard with white vinyl privacy fence- perfect for pets and children, large 2 car garage, screened porch overlooking gardens, vaulted ceilings in living room, No HOA fees and Low Taxes. Welcome to your Delaware Beach home!

Asking $350,000 (DESU2044016)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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Rarely available 5 BR, 3.5 BA , Golf Course and Bay views. This Exquisitely detailed, professionally decorated, fully furnished, custom home will exceed your expectations in every way. Gourmet custom kitchen, professionally landscaped, custom patio, 2 screened porches, custom built-ins throughout, luxurious and impeccably maintained, this home is being sold furnished. (DESU2042958)

Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

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Custom home- one story living- in Sawgrass in Rehoboth Beach. Offers a custom kitchen with a center work island, an adjoining eating area and a great room. For the entertainer there is also a formal dining and living room plus an of ce. The primary suite boasts a large sitting area, nook, walk-in closets and a primary bath everyone dreams of. Plus- 2 separate guests rooms with a bath at the other side of the home. Community pool, tennis and basketball. $800,000 (DESU2037288) Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000

Welcome to THE KEYS! Nestled on one of the widest canals in Swann Keys, hop on your boat or jet ski docked steps away along the 50 FT of recently rebuilt bulkhead and enjoy a day of fun on the water! Navigate right up to your backyard and appreciate the convenience of your own custom built fish cleaning station. Existing mobile offers a full kitchen with cozy dining nook, 3 BRs, and 2 full BA. Removal of the mobile would allow to bring the vision of building your own canal front home to life. Tons of amenities in Swann Keys.

$399,000 (DESU2044822)

Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701

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Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137

Coastal Farmette. Just 10 minutes from either Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island, this unique 4 acre property features a recently remodeled 3 BR, 2 bath home w/stainless steel appliances, quartz surfaces, new custom tile shower in primary bath, LVP oors in living areas and kitchen. Extensive perennial landscaping, and detached garage. Owned solar panel arrays allow for minimal power bills. Includes a fully fenced pasture with 2 stall barn with tack/feed room.

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Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

121 81ST STREET, #310 OCEAN CITY BAYFRONT, multiple balconies! RIVENDELLL 2-STORY CONDO

Furnished, 5 balconies, 3 beds/2.5 baths

Sweeping bay views from every room.

$895,000 (MDWO2013316)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

Well-maintained rancher in Keenwick Sound.

Perfect home for entertaining family and friends. The living/dining room opens to a large sunroom and the primary suite offers a bath, walkin closet and private sunroom. The additional 2 BRs each have their own bath. Plus 2 ex rooms which can be a den or of ce. Deck and fenced yard for your outside living. Community pool, clubhouse, shuf eboard and boat ramp. Convenient to shopping and restaurants and just a short drive to the beach!

$480,000 (DESU2039006)

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

Sunrise Ct.

Each of ce is independently owned & operated.

37166 GULL WATCH WAY #1314

3 BD 3.5 BA. 1.5 Garage Overlooking the Lake & Fountains. Immaculately Kept & MOVE IN READY. Beautifully Furnished. Sunroom, Lg Covered Patio, 2 Primary Suites. Dual Zoned HVAC, Hardwood, Tile, Fireplace, Balcony, Pool, Tennis, Paddling Pool, Exercise Rm, Boat Ramp, Playground, Volley Ball, Walking Path. $550,000 (DESU2044700)

Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AGENT!

Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com

Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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