Coastal Point — September 1, 2023

BethanyBeachlightinguptheskySundaynight

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeach’sFourthofJulyfireworks,canceledthisyearduetobeach replenishment,willcelebrateLaborDay whentheyilluminatetheskyat7:30 p.m.onSunday,Sept.3.

Summerbusiness abitofamixedbag

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Assummer2023wrapsup,businessesintheresortareaarebeginning totakestockofaseasonthatwaspunctuatedbysomeoftheusualchallenges whilereflectingontheebbandflowofa seasonaleconomy.

Aslatespringswungintosummer, weatherchallengesthisyearincludeda newone:smokefromCanadianwildfiressettledalongthebeachareasinlate May,keepingsomeresidentsandvisitorsindoorswhentheynormallywould havebeenoutsideenjoyingwarmer weather.

Asforhowthesummerwentasa whole,Bethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerceExecutiveDirectorLaurenWeaversaid,“itdefinitelydepends ontheindustry.”

Shesaid,forexample,thatwhile hoteloccupancyrateshavebeen“pretty standard,”roomratesaredowntolevels seenintheyearsbeforetheCOVID-19 pandemic.Weaversaidsheseesthatas “kind ofapendulumswing”thatreflects nationaltrends.

“Weliveinaninterestingareawhere wedon’thaveatonofhotels,”shesaid. SpiroBuas,owneroftheFenwick

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TheBeachBoystributebandStill Surfin’willperformatthebandstand beforefireworks.

Cancelingthepatrioticdisplaytwo monthsagowastheonlyoption,Mayor RosemaryHardimansaidatthetime, despitecomplaintsfromsomebusiness owners.

Beachreplenishment,performedby theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineerson eightstreets,betweenCampbellParkwayandnorthtoThirdStreet,andfrom CampbellParkwaysouthtoWellington Parkway,beganJune9andwasexpected tobecompletedbetweenJune29and July9.

Somebusinessownersobjectedto thecancelation,butotherslikedthe idea,knowingfireworkswouldboost businessatthesometimes-laggingend ofthebusysummertouristseason,the mayorsaid,addingthatTownofficials SeeFIREWORKSpageA4

ØrstedtobeginseafloorexplorationforSkipjack

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ShoresHotel,said,“wehadaslowstart becausewehadreallylousyweatherin AprilandMay.Junestartedtonormalize.JulyandAugustwasprettymuch normalcomparedtolastyear.”

Demandforroomswas“notquiteas high,butreally,reallyclosetolastyear,” hesaid,addingthatheishopefulthata strongfallseasonwillmakeupforthe slowstartearlierintheyear—aslong asthereisarenobigstormsliketheone inmid-Octoberlastyearthatcaused cancellationsoftheOceansCalling musicfestivalandotherlocalevents.

Inothersectorsofthetourism-driveneconomy,Weaversaid,“rentalsare down,whichisobviouslydifferentthan rooms.”

“Beachreplenishmentisalwaysan impact,”andwhileFenwickIsland’sreplenishmentwascompletedjustbefore thebeginningofthesummer,replenishmentinBethanyBeachwasdelayed untilJuly,causingthetowntocancelits annualfireworksshowandcuttingthe town’saccessiblebeachareainhalfduring theheightofthesummerseason.

“Whatwekeephearingisthatitwas justkindofaweirdsummer,”Weaver said.“Sometimesitwassuperbusy,and thenexttimeitwaskindofquiet.”In general,shesaid,thepost-pandemic crowdsseenatresortslastyearwerenot aslarge.

Particularlyearlyinthesummer,becauseoftheweatherandsmokeissues, economicindicators“swungbackdown tolike2017numbers,”Weaversaid.“It wasjustthatmuchofapendulum swing.”

“Itjustdependsontheindustry,” Weaversaid.“It’snotlike(tourists)are nothere,”shesaid.“AndIthinktraffic hastoldthatstory.”Sheacknowledged thatcrowdedroadswereabigtopic amongvisitorsandresidentsalikethis summer.“Grocerystoreshavedonewell, liquorstoreshavedonewell,butthere’s justbeenaswitch.Ourrestaurants haven’tbeenasconsistentorboomingas theywere;someofthathastodowith personnelandsomeofithastodowith theclimateandhowpeoplearespending.”

“Thebiggestthing—rightnowall I’mhearingis‘wehavenostaff,’” Weaversaid,withbusinessesstruggling tokeepstaffinglevelssufficienttomeet theirneedsintheearlyfallmonths, largelybecausestudentsarebackin school.

“Everydayisajuggle,”shesaid. “You’reseeingeverybodychangetheir hoursback,limitinghours,limiting days,workingwithwhatthey’vegot.”

Traffic,Weaversaid,isatopicthat comesupofteninheroffice,bothfrom visitors andbusinessowners.“Thereare nohiddenroadsanymore,”shesaid. Particularlyduringthechange-over hoursontheweekend,backupsarea

factoflife,sheadded.

“YougetonCentralAvenueona Saturdayandyou’rebackedupalmostto CedartryingtogettoRoute26,” Weaversaid.“There’sjustbackups.You havetobepatientandplan.Ifyoudo somethingimpromptu,you’reprobably notgoingtogetanywherequick.

“ButthatisthenatureofaSaturday inaresorttown,”Weaversaid.Folks need torememberthat“it’samassive boosttooureconomy,”shesaidofsummercrowds.“Butit’sabattleforpeople whoaretryingtogettowork,”sheacknowledged“togettotheturn-overs anddothecleaning…it’severybodyat once,tryingtomakeithappen.”

“Wehadbackups,likeaquarterofa mile,tryingtogetintothestatepark thisyear,”Weaversaid.“Thoseare thingsthatweneedtothinkaboutand startfindingsomesolutionsfor.Ifwe don’thavebeachaccessandwehave longlinestogetintothepark…toenjoy thethingsthatwe’reselling,theseare obviouslythingsthatwearegoingto havetostartmitigating,andsupporting themitigationofthesethings,because weareatourismeconomy,”shesaid.

AttheChamber,whichislocated alongsideFenwickIslandStatePark, “wegetafront-rowseat,withourparkinglotbeingblockedbypeopletrying togetin”tothepark,”Weaversaid.Regardlessofthedayoftheweek,shesaid,

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hadlookedatseveralfactors.

“Ifwepostponeditatthelast minute,wewouldstillhaveanagreementwiththefireworkscompany.And

beachreplenishmentisupintheair,” shesaidinJuly.

“Weonlyhaveonebargerightnow forSouthBethanyandBethany.The thirdbargehadtogotoanotherjob,so whatifthereisabreakdownonabarge? AndinbothSouthBethanyand

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Bethany,problemswiththepipedelayedusbothbyaboutaweek.… WellingtonParkwayisthelargestbeach, morethan300feet,andtheoneusedto launchfireworks—especiallysince, there,structuresarefarthestfromthe beach,asrequiredbythefiremarshal andreplenishmenttherewon’tbefinishedbyJuly4,”sheexplained.

LaunchingfromOceanViewParkwaywasn’tanoptionbecausetheareais toosmall.

Somesuggestedshootingofffireworksfromabargeoffthecoast,but HardimansaidwhentheTowntried thatpreviously,officialsquicklylearned bargesdon’tdowellintheocean,with its wavesandchangingtides.Itwould workinthebayorinalake,butnotin theocean,shesaid,plusitadds$10,000

to$15,000tothecostofthefireworks presentation.

“Oneyearathunderstormcameup, andtheCoastGuardhadtorescuethe crewandallthefireworkswashedoff thebarge.Youneedacoupletugboats alongwithabarge,andthat’sprovided youdon’thaveroughseas.Andyouhave tofindabargeandtugboatbetween nowandtheFourthofJuly.Plus,you havetogetpermissionfromtheCoast Guardtodoit.

“Wetriedpracticallyeverythingwe couldthinkof.SeaColonyisnotwide enough.We’redisappointedtohaveto cancel,too,butwefeltwehadnoother choice,”themayorsaid.

Now,theLaborDayweekendwill featureafestivalfireworksdisplayto wrapuptheunofficialsummerseason.

dunes,atthepowersubstationatKent Avenue.ThePJMinterconnectionwill alsolikelyrequireapower-gridupgrade totheexistingfacilitiestomeetthe technicalrequirementsoftheSkipjack Windpowerdelivery,accordingtoa PJM“interconnectionimpactstudy” completedin2022.DelawarePower& Lightmaintainsthe138-kilowattpower substationtoserviceelectricutilitycustomers.Onceinstalled,theproposed offshorewindprojectwillprovide powertonearly300,000homesinthe region,largelyinMaryland.

TheRVShackelfordisaU.S.flaggedshipwithacatamaranhullthat providesafloatingsciencelabforthe geophysicalsurveyandmarineimpacts studywithgeologistsandmarinebiologists.

“Thisworkisacriticalstepforward inourplantodelivercleanenergyto nearly300,000homesintheregion, makesignificantinvestmentsin Delaware’senergyinfrastructure,and creategood-payingjobsforDelaware workers,”saidChrisBason,Ørsted’s stakeholder relationsleadforDelaware andformerexecutivedirectorofthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays. “WelookforwardtocontinuingourdialoguewithcommunitiesinSussex CountyandacrossDelawareabout SkipjackWindanditssignificantbene-

fitsforresidents,workersandtheenvironment.”

Theoffshorewindindustryissubject tostringentstandardsformarinemammalprotectionduringoffshoresurveys, including10-knotspeedrestrictions and trainedobserversonboardtowatch formarinemammalsandprotected species24hoursaday.Theoceanfloor surveyworkisexpectedtobeconducted fromSept.9untilOct.5,orperhaps severaldayslonger,dependingon weatherandotherstudyconditions,said Ørstedrepresentatives.

“Wewillbecollectinggrabsamples tosupportthemappingwork,andthere willbenoboringwork,asthisisasurveyoftheshallowsubsurfaceofthe oceanfloor,”saidBason.“Weareonly goingtobeinfederalwatersfromnear shoretoabout6milesout,andcloseto shoreattheDelawareSeashoreState Park.”

“Wearedevelopingaconstruction operationsplannow,”saidBason.He hasbeenconductingcommunityoutreachprograms,includingarecentinformationalsessionatSt.Martha’s EpiscopalChurchinBethanyBeach, whereavirtual-realitytourofanoffshorewindfarmcouldbeviewed.

“Peopleexperienceitthroughthe V.R.,andtheyloveit,”saidBasonofthe simulation,whichshowcasesaproject offthecoastofEnglandthatwasalso featuredon“60Minutes.”“Windisa newAmericanindustryandpeople

wanttoknowaboutit,”saidBason,an OceanViewresident.

SkipjackWindoffshorewindprojectsareslatedtodeliversome966megawattsofpower.

“Wedon’twantanyencounterswith protectedmarinelife,”saidBason.“We haveprotectedspeciesobservers(PSOs) workingwithusatalltimes,onthe lookoutforwhales,dolphinsandother marinemammalsorspecies.Wetrack andrecordallthemarinemammalswe seeandusevisualenhancementtechnologies.Wewanttoavoidanydisturbances.”

Basonaddedthatsurveyworkwould bestoppedintheeventofNorthAmericanrightwhalepassages,asthewhales areparticularlyendangered.

TheSeptember-Octobertimeframe isalsoamajorAtlanticflywayseason formigratorybirdsandsongbirds,includingwarblers.Basonnotedhehas seen manywarblerswhileoutfishingor surfingintheseverysamewatersnear thestatepark.

BenefitsforDelaware— beyondthegridupgrades

BasonnotedthattheSkipjackIand IIprojects,whilesitedoffshoreof Maryland,willhavemajorbenefitsfor Delawarefamiliesandtheeconomy. SkipjackIwillbesituated26milesoff-

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Upgradingstormwaterdrainageand keepingpedestrianssafewerethemost commonlydiscussedobjectiveswhensix contendersfortheBethanyBeachTown Councilgatheredforameet-the-candidatesforumonFriday,Aug.25.

CandidatesareresidentKeithBrothers,residentandBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommitteememberTheresa Keil,incumbentandresidentJerry Morris,incumbentandnon-resident PatrickSheplee,non-residentMarc Tanowitzandnon-residentRussell Evans.

Evansdidnotattendtheforum.

Candidatesarerunningforthree seatsontheseven-memberpanel.

Theelectionwillbefromnoonto6

p.m.onSaturday,Sept.9,inthetown meetingroomat214GarfieldParkway. Allcandidatesarerunningat-largeand notrepresentingparticulardistricts. Councilmembersservetwo-yearterms. Theevent,attownhalllastFriday, beganwiththecandidatesintroducing themselves.

Morris,anengineer,hasbeenonthe council eightyears,volunteersforMeals onWheelsand,assecretary-treasurerof thecouncil,wantstoseethefinancial healthoftheTownremainsound.

Sheplee,apart-timeresidentwho alsolivesinColumbia,Md.,isacertifiedpublicaccountant.Whenheran fouryearsago,hewastoldhehad“no skininthegame.”

“LetmetellyouhowmuchskinIdo haveinthegame,”hesaid,listing achievementsincludingbeingona

homeowners’associationboardofdirectors andvolunteeringforseveralevents, includingpickinguptrashalongRoute 1andvolunteeringattheBethany BeachFourthofJulyParade,withhis wife,whoalsovolunteers.

Tanowitzbroughtlaughterfromthe audiencewhenhesaid,“Mr.Sheplee, canIborrowyourremarks?Because theywereexcellent.”

Apart-timeresidentwhohasvacationedinBethanyBeachsince2012,he characterizedtheresortasbeautifuland unlikeOceanCityandNewJersey beaches.Hesaidhewantstoaddvalue to thetowncouncilbyworkingtoward asolutionforstormwatermanagement, keepingcyclistsandpedestrianssafe, andbeingsurelocalbusinessescan thrive.

Keilsaidthetownisinexcellentfinancialconditionandcalledformore residentstogetinvolved,includingby servingoncommittees.

MorrissaidBethanyBeachisa uniquetownwhosefinancialstabilityis theresultofthosewhohavecarefully

guideditovertheyears.

TheTownpurchasedwetlandsand bought chargingstationsforcars.

“Forasmalltown,that’squitealot,” Morrissaid.

Evansdidnotattendtheforumbut inanswerstoquestionssubmittedby theCoastalPoint,saidsafety,flooding, townspending,taxincreasesandkeepingBethanyBeachaquietresortare amonghisobjectives.

Hesaidhewouldliketoexplore havingwardsordistrictsinthetownto assurerepresentationinallareas.

Hegrewupworkingsummersin townandisaBethanyBeachPatrol alumni. HemethiswifeinBethany Beachand,hesaid,“raisedmythree childrenhereeverysummer.”

Hisfamilyhasownedlandintown since1702.

“IcaredeeplyaboutBethany,andI haveastrongdesiretokeepBethany Beachaquietresort,”hesaid.

ShepleepronouncedBethanyBeach

in“great”condition,saying,“Wehavea verystrongfinancialposition.Wehave adequatereserves.Ourwatertowerwill bepaidoffintwoyears.Wehavea beautifultown.Justlookoutthewindow.…wearetheenvyofothertowns,” hesaid.

Tanowitzpraisedflowersinbloom andbeachesfreeofstrewntrash.

“Wekeepitabsolutelybeautiful. Lookatthatgorgeousparkwehave acrossthestreetwithafamilyofeagles

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shorefromOceanCity,Md.,andhas beenmetwithsomeresistanceby MayorRichardW.Meehanandresidentsconcernedaboutthe“viewshed”of the800-footwindturbineblades.

“TherearelotsofbenefitsfromoffshorewindforDelaware,too,”said Bason.“Wearebringingnearly1Gigawatt(966-megawatts)ofclean,renewableenergytoallofDelmarva.The carbonpollutionreductionnumbersare huge,with38millionmetrictonsof

livingthere.Whereelsewillyoufind that?”heasked.

Brotherssaidfriendlyresidentscontributetothepleasantatmosphereand thatfinancialreservesarehighanddebt low.

ForMorris,pedestriansafetyisimportant,especiallysinceit’sdangerous tocrossRoute1.Townofficialshave askedDelDOTtoreducethespeed throughthetown,buttheyrefused,he said,adding,“Peoplewalkallovertown andofteninthewrongdirection.”

AsaCPA,Shepleesaidherealizes strongfiscalcontrolsareimportant.

carbonreductioninouratmosphere— andthat’sairweallbreathe.Ørstedand SkipjackWindwillalsoreduce30,000 tonsofnitrogenandotherrespiratory pollutionthreatsfromchemicals.”

“Wehavelocalprojectlaboragreementsalreadyinplace,anditwillbeall unionlaborwithourmasteragreement withtheNorthAmericanBuilding Tradesorganizationsandtheconnectingwork,”saidBason.“Theseareall goodthingsthatyoudon’tnecessaryexpectoutofourtransitiontoagreen economy.”

Basonnotedthathepersonallysup-

Tanowitzcalledstormwatermanagement apriorityandsaidthat,during storms—especiallythosethatdrop severalinchesofraininanhourorso —heworriesabouthowfirst-responderswillgetouttohelpresidents.On theissueofbicycleandpedestrian safety,hesaidsomeelectricbikesmove fast,addingthathecrossesRoute1 whenhewalkshisdogsandfindsiteasiertoavoidcarsthanbikers.Bettersigns areneededtomarkthebikelane,he said.

Brotherssaidacomprehensiveapproachisneededtomanagestormwater,

portedrecentDelawarelegislativeeffortstostudywindpowerprocurement underSenateBill170,sponsoredby stateSen.StephanieHansen.Whilenot afaitaccompliforwindpower,“Itis wisetostudyandplanforbestpractices thatcouldbringDelawareoffshore windinthefuture.”

InOceanCity,N.J.,citizens’organizationsrecentlylostacourtcasebattle topreventundergroundbeachcabling andonshoringofwindpower.OnFriday,Aug.25,theCapeMay(N.J.) CountyClerk’sofficesaidthatOcean Wind1couldproceedwiththesetun-

as wellasuseofimperviousmaterials. KeilcalledfortheTowntocontinue supportingbusinessesandsponsormore eventsthatbringcrowdsduringthe slowerwintermonths,suchastheannualFire&IceFestival.

Askedwhatnewinitiativethey wouldbringtothecouncil,Sheplee namedbeachreplenishment,while Tanowitzsaidthefocusshouldbeon thelocaleconomyandbringingvisitors toBethanyBeachallyear.Brotherssup-

nelingplansforcable,basedonaSuperiorCourtruling.

TheNewJerseySuperiorCourt grantedalandeasementtoanoffshore windcompanytobringpowercables onshoreunderthebeachandstreetsof OceanCity.Thelineswouldeventually leadtoapreviouslydecommissioned coal-poweredpowerplant7milesaway. Therehasbeensimilarconsideration oftheconversionofthe410megawatt NRGEnergycoal-firedpowerplant nearDagsborotoserveasafutureterminalforcleanenergyfromwind,locally,whichisabout10milesaway.

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Fenwicktakesnextstepwithsidewalks

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ontheheelsofcompletionofits firstmajorsidewalkproject,whichhad beenintheworksfor20years,DelDOTkeptitspromiseand“movedus upfordesignfundingforothersidewalks,”MayorNatalieMagdeburger toldtheTownCouncilatitsFriday, Aug.25meeting.

Atfirst,thetownwasscheduledto befundedin2028or2029,butcouncil memberswereabletoconvinceDelDOTtofundearlier.Ameetingis scheduledforSept.18Magdeburger

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portedthatidea.

Keilemphasizedcommunicationand saidtheTown’snewsletterispopular. Informationabouteventsisalsoonthe Town’swebsite,butusershavetosearch forit,Keilsaid.

Morriswantstoseethetownbecomeayear-roundresort,andsaidit’s hardtogetbusinessestoinvestbecause businessisslowafterthebusysummer touristseason.

Amanintheaudienceaskedcandidatesifthey’dconsiderremovingparkingonPennsylvaniaAvenue,towiden thestreet,andsuggestedthelocalpark

and othercouncilmemberswillattend, sheannouncedattheTownCouncil meeting.

“Wewillstarttalkingtothemabout theprojectandtrytokeepthingsmoving.Ifallgoeswell,wewillaskfor fundinginthe2025-2026fiscalyearto getsidewalksintherestoftown.Thatis ourgoal,”Magdeburgersaid.

Resiliencystudyfinished

DelDOThadfinisheditsresiliency studyplan,Magdeburgerannounced.

“Whatwehaveseeninthepasthasa lotofconcernsforusbecausetheycre-

be upgraded,withpickleballcourts,exerciseequipmentandaplayground added,aswellas,possibly,adogpark.

Tanowitzagreedwithremovingcars fromPennsylvaniaAvenueandagreed theparkisunderutilized.

Brotherssaidparkingmarkingsare inconsistentthroughouttown.

Keil,amemberoftheBicycle& PedestrianSafetyCommittee,called theideaofremovingcarsfromPennsylvaniaAvenue“worthlookingat,”althoughshesaidshelikesthequietpark andthatpickleballanddogparksare noisy.

MorrissuggestedmakingPennsylvaniaAvenueaone-waystreetandsaid

ated aseawallwithdeployablesonthe westernsideofthehighway,leavingall thebaysidecommunitywithitsrising seawatersoweareanxioustoseewhat theirfinalplansare.Wehaven’theard anychanges,”shesaid,addingameeting isscheduledforSept.26.

“Wewillseewhatplanstheyhave andmoveaccordingly.Keepinmindthe U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers’Back BayStudystartedinFebruary.That studyisamuchmoreglobal,regional solution.DelDOTseemstobedoinga resiliencystudytoprotectitshighway. We’vebeenpushingDelDOTtoconnectwiththeArmyCorpsofEngineers

eliminatingparkingcouldmeancutting downtrees,whichlendambiancethere. Heagreedtheparkshouldremaina quietareabutsaidmanydon’trealizeit’s aniceplaceforweddingsorpicnics.

Shepleesaidhe’dconsiderbothremovingparkingfromPennsylvaniaAvenueandupgradingthepark.

“We’reopen.Welivehere.Wewant tohearwhatideasyoumighthave,”he told theaudience.

Replyingtoaquestionabouttreeremoval,clearinglotsthataregoingtobe developedandtheproblemwith stormwaterdrainage,Brotherssaidsilt andtrashshouldbecleanedfromtown drainsandacodewrittenthatoutlines

andwewillcontinuetoimpressupon themthatisourgoal.Let’sworktogether.Weneedabiggermasterand ArmyCorpshaslotsofgoodideas,”she said.

Windturbines

TheDepartmentoftheInteriorhas askedtownofficialstoactasconsultants fortheAtlanticWindEnergylease,and thatisgoodnews“thatgivesusaspotat thetable,”Magdeburgersaid.

rulesforcuttingdowntrees. Morrissaidatownordinanceisin placethatforbidsclear-cuttinglotsand requiresacertainnumberoftrees. Shepleesaidhomeownersarerequiredtokeepswalesinfrontoftheir homesclean.

Someresidentshavesuggestedinstallingapipetocarryawaystormwater. Althoughitsoundslikeasimplesolution,Morrissaid,howwouldthewater getintothepipeandwherewouldthe waterbesent?

“Weareatsealevel,”hesaid.“When itrains,thewaterhasnoplacetogo, andthatisourproblem.”

InastoryinourAug.25,2023,issue, wemisstatedthenameoftheIndian RiverSchoolDistrict’scurrentTeacher oftheYear.KaseyRevelofSussexCentralHighSchoolisthecurrentTeacher oftheYear.JennaTruittwasaprior winnerofTeacheroftheYearhonors. Oureditorcompletelyscrewedthisup. Please,hecklehimifyouseehimout andabout.

Weapologizefortheerror.Wewill bebetter.

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ShesaidshesentaletterinFebruary askingforamoratoriumonwindturbinesandalsowrotetotheAssociation ofCoastalTowns.

“Ifwearetheconsultingparty,we willgettheopportunitytospeakdirectly.Theywillbeseekingourinput insteadofuswritingaletterandhopingsomebodyreadsit.Wearegoingto

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“ifit’sabeautifulbeachday,we’regoing tohaveabackup.”

Thoseareimportantdetails,shesaid “becauseifit’sday-trippersorpeople spendingtheironeweek,wewantthem tochooseus.”

Thenewreservationsystemthestate parksintroducedthisyear,requiring

haveaseatatthetable.Wehaveaprimarypersonandanalternate.Weare decidingwhothatwillbe.Wewillpull intheEnvironmentalCommittee.They arethereasonweareatthetable,”she said.

Committeemembersneeded

ApplicationstojointhemanyFenwickIslandcommitteesareavailable andtheformhasbeenupdated. Itisavailableonthetown’swebsite.

reservationstodriveonthebeachduringweekendsandholidays,causedsome heartburnforthosewantingtoutilize thedrive-onbeaches,shesaid.“There arealwaysgoingtobelearningcurves withnewsystems,”shesaid.“It’snota mysterythatmanyofthestatewebsites arejustalittlebitclunkyandantiquated,”andtheChambersharesthe commentsithearsfromthepublicwith stateparkofficials.

Anyoneinterestedinservingmust returnformsbySept.15.

Themayoraskedthosecurrentlyon acommitteetofilloutaformagainto besurethetowngetsanaccurate count.

“Ithinkourcommitteesdogood thingsandIwanttoseethatcontinue. Intheformthereisadescriptionof whatcommitteesdoandwhattheirfutureisgoingtobe.InthePlanning Commission,whenwedidtheComprehensivePlan,weputingoalsandtime-

“Theyreceivedatonoffeedback aboutsellingoutoftheplates”lastyear, shesaid,sotheystartedthereservation systemtoattempttoaddressthoseconcerns“andobviouslytherearestillsome tweakstoworkoutthere.”

“It’shardtopleasepeoplewhen there’sasurge,andwhenthere’saccess issues, andwhenthere’svolume,” Weaversaid.

“Whenyou’relookingatwhatthese

linesforthosegoalstobeachievedand whoshouldbeachievingthem.We wantamoreprotocol-drivencommittee,”themayorsaid.

Bridgereplacement

CouncilwomanJaniceBortner,while presentinganupdateontheRoute54 BridgeProject,saidtownofficialsare concernedaboutlightingandtheim-

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parksbringtoourcommunity,”shesaid, “it’simportanttogetbehindthefundingoftheinfrastructureandtheimprovementsofthesesystems,”because thethreebeachparksinSussexCounty fundtheremainderofthestatepark system.

Aperennialconcernforbusinessesin thearea,Weaversaid,istheneedfor moreaffordablehousingforthework force.“It’samassive,massiveissue, whether it’sforourkidswhowereborn andraisedhereandwanttolivehere andworkhere,orourexchangevisitors whocometoworkhere…it’sanissue. It’sanissueforearlychildhoodeducationandteachersandfirstresponders andretailandgrocerystoresandmanufacturing.

“Wekeephavingthisconversation aboutwhatahealthycommunitylooks like,”Weaversaid,“andwehavetotake intoconsiderationwhatourworkforce canafford.”

“It’snotjustourworkforce,it’sour aging population,it’speoplewhoare tryingtodownsize.It’sourhospitals. Youtalkaboutpeoplecomplaining aboutnotbeingabletogetintoseea doctor,”shesaid,“butthenextthingis ‘wherearethesepeoplegoingtolive?’”

Childcare,affordablehousingand publictransportation—orthelack thereof—arethethreemaintopicsof conversationwhenitcomestoworkforceissues,Weaversaid.“Youcan’tseparatethosethree.”

Workersneedtobeabletogetto their jobs“withoutdrivingfor50minutes,andthenhavingtopark.Public transportationeast-west;thesearethe cruxofallofit.Youcan’tattractworkforcewhenyoudon’thavethesekey pieces.”

“Theseareallthingsthatwerejust exacerbatedbythepandemic,”Weaver said.“Wehadalltheseproblems”before March2020.

ScottMumford,whosefamilyhas ownedWarren’sStationRestaurantin FenwickIslandformorethan60years, agreed.“Ifeelliketheinfrastructureof our areahasbeenneglectedsomuch thatwestillhavethesameproblems, dayinanddayout,”Mumfordsaid.

Regardless,hesaid,“weareblessed tohaveloyalpatronsandourlocalkids arefantastic.

“It’schallenging,”Mumfordsaid. “Havingasmallbusinesshasalways beenachallenge.Butforthemostpart, we’vefaredprettygood.”

pactitwillhave.

Shesaidtownofficialsaddressedthe DarkSkyInitiativeintheComprehensivePlanandagreedlightpollutionaffectstheenvironment,wildlifeand humans.

“Anyadditionallightingshouldbe avoidedtopreventanimpactonthe environment,”shesaid,showingpicturesthatillustratepossibleversions oflighting,includingpillarsthat wouldemitmorelightandreflecton thewater.

“Wefeel,fornavigationalpurposes andhavingboatsgounderthatbridge, whenyouaregoingoutinthemorningandatnight,itreflects.Andnavigationallightsunderthebridgemight bedistracting,”shesaid.

“Peoplefishoutonboats,”Mayor NatalieMagdeburgeradded.

“Atnightyouarelookingforred andgreen.Youarelookingatother boatstobesureyouaren’tgoingto runintothem.Severalyearsago,there wasaspotlightthatwentacrossthe marshlandsbyCatch54soasyouare comingoutofFenwick,outofthe northchannel,youmadecontactwith unlitnavigationalmarkersandyou weresuddenlyblinded.Itwasaproblem.Somebodyshotitoutfourtimes, thentheyreplacedit.Peopleweretryingtofigureoutwhoshotitoutso theycouldsendhimmoreammuni-

tion,”shesaid,smiling.

“Forpeoplewholeaveat0-dark-30 togofishing,at2or3a.m.,navigationmarkersarenotlitinFenwick likeinOceanCitywherethereisa redorgreenlight.Ifyougetalotof lightingfromthebridge,thatisgoing tobeaproblem,”themayorsaid.

Bortnersaidtherearenoproposed sidewalkscomingoffthebridgeand leadingtoCoastalHighway.

ThemayorsaidDelDOTmight haveasidewalkplanaspartofitsresiliencystudy.

“Withsomeoftheselights,itwill lookmorelikeyouaregoingintoa commercialvenueandthatisn’tappropriateforthecommunity,”Bortner said.

“Itwillimpactpeopleinsurroundinghomes.Idon’tseeabridgeasa venue.Therearesurveysonlineonthe DelDOTWebsite.Theyjustputup therecordingtothemeeting,”Bortner saidoftheDelDOTmeetingonthe bridgeproject.“Youcanseethesurvey hastobeinbySept.14.Ihopewe willturnoutforthisandreallyhavea voiceinthesedecisions.Itwillimpact usalot.Theywanttohearfromus. Theyarelookingatthisassomething inahighlypopulatedareabutwe don’tseeitthatway.Weseeitasa quietarea.Thatisourinterpretation. Wehavetoimpressthatuponthem,” shesaid.

Trashtruckcomplaint

Complaintsaboutatrashtruck leakingwhatMayorNatalieMagdeburgercalled“trashjuice”wereaddressedwhensheandcouncil membersmetwithrepresentatives fromGFLEnvironmental,thecompanywithwhichthetowncontracts fortrashservice.

Themayorsaidthetowncontacted GFLandwastolditwouldn’thappen again,butitdid,aweeklater.

GFL’sregionalvicepresidentmet withtownofficials,apologized,agreed tocleantheareaaffectedandsaidthe companyhasanolderfleetoftrucks butwouldrentatruckwithabetter sealtopreventfutureleaks.

Thetownhasathree-yearcontract withGFL.Itwastheonlycompany thatrepliedwhenthetownputout bidsforatrashcompany“soour choicesofoffwiththeirheads,we havetobeverycareful,”Magdeburger said.

“Theywereapologeticandprofessionalandgaveusanexplanationbut notanexcuse.Oneissuethatwas raised,othertownsuseatubsystem thatletsthemdoeverythingautomated.Theissuetheyhaveisinjuries totheiremployeeswhopickupthose heavycans—back,neck,arms,legs, gettingrunover,beingovercomewith trashjuice—alotofthingscanhappentothem,”themayorsaid.

Oneoptionistrashbinsthatresi-

dentswouldpulltotheendoftheir drivewaysontrashpick-upday.

CouncilmanEdBishopsaidthe binsaresimilartorecyclebins.

“They’regood.Youdon’tgetanimalsandbirdspickingatthetrash. Theydon’tfillupwithrainwater.GFL theysaidwhattheywouldoffer wouldn’tbefullyautomatedservice…it wouldbegoodforthetownbecause trashwouldstayinthebininsteadof lidsgoingflyingandbirdsandanimals pickingupthetrash,”Bishopsaid.

DuringthemeetingwithGFL, townofficialslearneditwouldbe fasterforthecompanytogetatruck thatisfullyautomatedasopposedtoa rearloader.Ittakeseightmonthsto getarearloader,butnotaslongtoget anautomatedtruck.

DredgingCommitteereports

WordingoftheLandAccess Agreementisbeingfinalized,working withthelocaldeveloperandworkis alsobeingdoneonexcesslanddisturbancetoresolvethematterwiththe U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers.

DNRECisexpectedtostartanotificationprocessrelatedtooutstandingdredgingpermits.Thetownwill usethee-maillistofresidentstonotifythemaboutdredging.Thecurrent projectisexpectedtobefinishedbeforenextsummer.

Commemorativebenches considered

Councildiscussedinstallingcommemorativebenchesdonatedbycitizensandplacedinbeachparkinglots everythreeorfourstreetsapart,to giveolderresidentsaplacetorest.

ButCouncilMemberRichard Bennsaidbeachendsare“verydark especiallyparkinglotsatnightand notheavilytraveledandweareseeing anincreaseinvagrancy.”

“SoIthinkweneedtorefertoour policedepartmentandseehowit couldbeenforced.Ifyouprovidethat benchpeoplecansleepthere.So,beforewestartstickingbenchesoutwe havetomoveverycarefully.I’vebeen seeingsomeinterestingcharacters aroundtownthelastcoupleweeksespecially,”Bennsaid.

Anothersuggestedpollingthe communityandaskinghowresidents feelaboutbenches.

Useoftownequipmentpolicy pending

Councilagreedtoformapolicyconcerninguseoftownequipment,followingthefiringofatownemployeewho usedtownequipmenttomowalawn.

“Withcertainequipment,thereisliabilityforthetown,”Magdeburgersaid, explainingasubcommitteewillbe formed.SheaskedBenntobeincharge ofitandsaiditwillbediscussedfurther attheSeptembermeeting.

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AnnualtraditionwillmourntheSummerof2023

No,theydon’tquite“rollupthesidewalks”onLaborDaythese days,buttheholidayweekendstillmarkstheunofficialendtothe summerseasonaroundhere,asthelifeguardchairsbecomeempty andthelocalschooldesksbecomefull.

And,intypicalBethanyBeachfashion,Summer2023willbe “mournedandburied”onMondayastheannualBethanyBeachJazz Funeralwillceremoniouslybringanendtotheseason.Theaforementionedlifeguardsleavetheirposts,anappreciativecrowdoffers applausefortheireffortsthisseasonandacasketwillmakeitsway downtheboardwalkasmusiciansoffersomebackgroundambience befittingtheoccasion.

Let’sgobacktothestart,forthoseunfamiliarwiththetradition.

The38thannualBethanyBeachJazzFuneralwillcontinuewhat organizersaffectionatelycall“themostunusualEndofSummerCel-

ebrationinthecountry.”At5:30(ish)p.m.,onthenorthendofthe boardwalk,revelerswillparadesouth ontheboardstothebandstand, payinghomagetoanothersummerseason,andhavingalittlebitof funintheprocess.

Well,maybealotoffun.Andit’snotjustfunforthosedirectly involvedintheevent.

“Beingabletoshedafewtearsfor‘DearlyDepartedSummer’is theonlyrequirementforthosewhojointheprocession,”saidMarie Wright,oneoftheassistantchairwomenoftheevent.“...Weinvite thosewhoattendtodressupintheirfavoritecostumesandhavea greattime.”

Celebratetheendofanothermemorablesummerseasonbytakinginoneofthemostmemorableeventsthathappenhereeach summer.

Anotherdoorisopening—walkthroughit

InventorAlexanderGrahamBellisoneofthoseindividualswhoseplaceinhistoryissecuredforgenerationstocome.

TheScottish-bornvisionarywascreditedwithinventing thetelephone,ashispatentwasfirstacceptedin1876.Afew dayslater,aniconicmomentintheannalsofcivilizationtookplacewhenBell calledhisassistantThomasWatsonand utteredthefamousphrase,“Mr.Watson,comehere.Iwantyou.”

Towhich,Watsonansweredwith theequally-famousretort,“Newphone. W hodis?”

It’ssometimeshardtobelieveyougetallthisknowledge frommeforfree,isn’tit?

Still,thatwasn’tBell’sonlycontributiontotheworld.He alsoauthoredanotherphrasethathasworkeditswayintoour regularlexiconforyearsuponyears:“Whenonedoorcloses, anotheropens;butweoftenlooksolongandsoregretfully uponthecloseddoorthatwedonotseetheonewhichhas openedforus.”

I’mremindedofthatexpressionthisweekwithBethany BeachhostingafireworksshowthiscomingSunday,Sept.3, at approximately7:30p.m.

Duetoabeach-replenishmentschedulethrustuponthe townthatdidBethanyBeachnofavors,theirannualJuly4th fireworkscelebrationhadtobeputonice.Officialsreallyhad nochoicebuttocancelgiventhehandtheyweredealt,butit wasnotreceivedparticularlywellbyagoodnumberofdowntownbusinesseswhoseveryexistenceisoftentiedtoasuccessfulJuly4thholiday,vacationerswhospentapproximately $39 trilliontorentaunitforthatparticularweek,andone spectacularly-handsomenewspapereditorwhousedhisvast skillsasalinguistandwordsmithtosayatthetimethatthe situation“stinks.”

<It’sme.I’mthatspectacularly-handsomenewspapereditor.>

Butthatothermetaphoricaldoordidopen,didn’tit? Whilewecan’ttravelbackintimeandmakethereplenishmentequipmentmoveandthenight’sskytolightupwith colorfulexplosivesonIndependenceDay,thereisnowasignificantfireworksshowhappeningthisweekend.

Thatshouldgetafewmorebodiesintolocalshopsand restaurantsonLaborDayWeekendSunday,shouldn’tit?And itgivesallofusalittlebitofentertainmentmaybeweweren’t

anticipating,right?So,yeah...whilenotcompletelyideal,let’s embracethisnewopendoorthatgivesussomethingwedon’t normallyhavethisweekend.

Andthat’snottheonlyseconddooropening,bytheway.

As LaborDaytraditionallymarks theunofficialendtotheseason,it’snaturaltogetalittlemelancholyandruminateontheendofanothersummerat paradise.Wethinkaboutthethingswe nevergotaroundtodoing,orfocuson thefewremainingdaysuntilourcommunitypoolclosesitsgates.Werush outtoget“justalittlemorecolor”ortothrowtogetherone morebarbecuewithfriendsandfamilytotakeadvantageof thatgorgeousweather.

Buthere’sthething.Fallisbetterthansummer.Andit’s not particularlyclose.

Forweeks,wegetthesameweatherwithhalfthecrowds (duringtheweek,obviously)andwegettoenjoyequallystunningsunsets.Thedogdaysofsummerinthesportsworld isreplacedwithplayoffbaseballandreal-lifefootball,andthe kidsgobacktoschool.Iwasgoingtoexpandonthatlastpart alittlemore,butdoyouneedmeto?

Thosemachinesthatliveinourhomesandeatfrom morningtonight—onlystoppingtheirchewinglong enough tocomplainthatthere’snothingtodowhilethey seemadequatelybusyshufflingbetweenplayingwithelectronicsandarguing—havetostrapontheirbookbags,comb theirhair...

ButIdigress.

Fallisawesome,particularlyaroundhere.Notonlydowe getcoolereveningsandthedawnof“sweaterweather,”butwe alsogetourentertainmentslatesfilledwithfestivals,events andshows.I’dsaythere’ssomethinguniquetodoeveryweekend,butthatdoesn’tquitetellthestory.Weoftenhavefiveto 10 thingstodoonanyweekendinautumn,andeachyear bringsmoretothetable.

So,yeah,thedoorisclosedonfireworksontheFourththis pastJuly,anditisshuttingnowonSummer2023.Butafew newdoorsareopeningandallwehavetodoisturntheknob andwalkin.

Bytheway,didyouknowBellinventedthemetaldetector, too?Andtheearlyprototypeofanironlung?AndFacebook? Justwantedtoseeifyouwerestillreading.

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Tanowitzgetssupport inBethanyelection

Editor:

I’mtheownerofBoulder,alocalcaninecelebrity.BethanyBeachisa“dog town”but,isit“dogfriendly?”Ourfurry friendsdon’thaveaplacetorunoffleash.

MarcTanowitzsaiditbestinhis platformasacandidateforTownCouncil:

“Lastly,whilenotrisingtothelevel of‘anissue,’itisclearthatourcommunitylovesitspetswithmanydogfriendlystoresandpet-focused boutiques.However,wearemissinga dedicatedareawhereourpetscansocializeandexercise.Healthypetsare betterbehaved.Iwouldliketolookinto thefeasibilityofaddingadogpark withinsomeofourgreenspaceprovided thatitwouldnotinterferewiththe quietenjoymentofexistingresidences ordedicatedpublicfacilities/equipment.”

Isupporthisefforts!

Denaultendorsesthree inBethanyelection

Editor:

Withmuchenthusiasm,Iam happytothrowmysupportforthe BethanyBeachTownCouncilelection onSept.9toTheresaKeil,Patrick ShepleeandJerryMorris.

AsaformerCouncilwoman,Ihave firsthandexperienceandknowledgeof theseindividualsandwillsaywithout hesitationthattheyarethebestcandidatestorepresentourtown.Asincumbents,PatrickShepleeandJerry Morrishaveproventrackrecordsof theirimportantcontributionsfor keepingourtownfiscallyhealthy. Theyfullygrasptheissuesfacingthe townandwillcontinuetooffer thoughtfulandconstructiveguidance goingforward.Theirintegrity,commitmentanddedicationtoourtown isunquestionedandisvitaltothe continuingstrengthofourgoverning body.

IhavegottentoknowTheresaKeil throughourworktogetherontheBicycleandPedestrianSafetyCommitteeandhavefoundhertodemonstrate thecommitment,dedicationandleadershipthatareimportantqualitiesto becomeafocusedandimportantcon-

tributortothecouncil.Shehasa backgroundandexperiencethatwill enablehertoquicklyintegratewith theexistingcouncilmembersandthe communityto“hitthegroundrunning.”

Wewereveryfortunatetohavehad manystrongcandidatesthisyearandI wouldencourageallthecandidatesto becomeinvolvedwiththetown’smany committeesandoffertheirtimeand expertisetobringnewideasandinput forconsideration.

PleasejoinmeinvotingforMr. Sheplee,Mr.MorrisandMrs.Keilon Sept.9.

Faith Denault BethanyBeach

JerryHardimanbacks threecandidates

Editor:

Intheelectionofmembersofthe BethanyBeachTownCouncilon Sept.9,Iamsupportingthereelection ofJerryMorrisandPatrickSheplee andtheelectionofanotheroutstandingcandidate,TheresaKeil.Mysupportisbasedontheirsuperior qualificationsandprovenexperience andrecordsofdedicatedserviceas volunteersinourTowngovernment

andcommunity.

Inconsideringcandidatesforany position,Ithinkyouhavetostartwith thequalificationsneededtocarryout theresponsibilitiesoftheposition.It seemstomethattheessentialqualificationsofacandidateforTown CouncilincludeknowledgeandexperienceasavolunteerinourTowngovernmentandademonstrated willingnesstodevotethenecessary timeandattentiontothestudyand carefulconsiderationofallissues.

TheresaKeil,PatrickShepleeand JerryMorrishavethoseessentialqualities.Allhaveservedandcontinueto serveonTowncommittees.Jerryand Patrickhaveservedonanumberof committees,includingtheBudgetand FinanceCommittee,whilealsoservingontheTownCouncil.Theresa Keil,runningforelectionforthefirst time,isavaluablecontributingmemberoftheBicycleandPedestrian SafetyCommittee.Andthisisinadditiontotheirrecordofothervolunteeractivitiesinthecommunity.

Morethanthat,theyhavedemonstratedfairnessandcarefulconsiderationofissuesandtheinterestsof propertyownersinthosematters.Fur-

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thermore,theyarecommittedtocontinuingandexpandingtheTown’s communicationseffortstokeepcitizensinformedaboutissuesanddevelopmentsandworkingwithother communitiesoncommonissueslike beachreplenishment,floodingand trafficsafety.Inshort,theyhavethe relevantexperienceandproven recordsofservicetoourTownand communitythatwecanrelyon.

Forallthosereasons,Iinvite BethanyBeachvoterstojoinmein votingforJerryMorris,PatrickShepleeandTheresaKeilasmembersof ourTownCouncil.

Jerr yHardiman BethanyBeach

Editor’sNote:Thewriterisalsothe husbandofBethanyBeachMayorRosemaryHardiman.

Keilgetsbacking fromhome

Editor:

Iamwritingtosharemysupport forTheresaKeilforBethanyBeach TownCouncilonSeptember9th.

Theresaisthemostqualifiednew candidatefortheCouncil.Throughouthertwenty-yearcareerasacommercialrealestatemanagement executiveinWashingtonDC,Theresa

hasdemonstratedadeepunderstandingofbudgeting,constructionoversight,contractmanagement,and communicationstrategy.Shefrequentlypartneredwithstateandfederalteamsonbicycle,pedestrian,and personalsafetyissues,includingthe installationofdedicatedbikelanes throughoutaverybusyMidtown neighborhood.

Ialsostronglybelievethatitisimportanttoincludeadditionalbalance amongourTownCouncilranks,with morehighlyskilledandqualifiedfemalecandidates,aswellasthoseable tofosteranewgenerationofleadership.OurcouncilshouldberepresentativeofourTownandshouldhave additionalwomenrepresentingus.

Theresahasbeendeeplyinvolved withourTownforseveralyears.Sheis afoundingmemberofourBicycle& PedestrianSafetyCommittee,volunteerswiththetownasmuchasher scheduleallows(ifnotmore!),andhas workedhardtodeveloplastingrelationshipswiththeexistingTown Councilandstaff.

Asherhusband,Icanpersonally attesttoTheresa’spatienceandfocus inthemidstofchaos(writer’snote:I amgenerallythatchaos).Theresa’s friendsandfamilyconsiderhertobe the“voiceofreason”andourguiding light.Istronglybelievethathercharacterandworkethicwillserve BethanyBeachwell,andIlookfor-

wardtoherfuturesuccesses.

TheseskillsandpersonalexperiencesprovideTheresawithasolid platformtobecomeournextTown Councilperson.Inadditiontovoting forTheresa,Ihopeyoujoinmein votingforJerryMorrisandPatrick ShepleeonSeptember9th.Jerryand Patrickhavebeenhighlyeffectiveand criticalmembersofourTownCouncil forseveralyears.WiththeirexperienceandTheresa’snewenergy,Iam confidentthatBethanyBeachwill continuetothrivewellintothefuture.

David Keil BethanyBeach

Olmsteadgivesthree hersupport

Editor:

OnSaturday,Sept.9,thecitizens ofBethanyBeachwillbemakingtheir choiceforthecandidatestheybelieve willbestserveasTownCouncilmembersforthenexttwoyears.Thisyear therearesixcandidatestoconsiderfor threeseats.

JerryMorrisandPatrickSheplee haveproventheircompetenceascurrentlyservingmembers.Theiractive participationduringtowncouncil meetingshasdemonstratedtheir knowledgeofissuesandcommitment tomakinggoodchoicesforourtown.

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Nativeplantsoffermanybenefits,to peopleandthewildlifearoundthem,and thoseinterestedinfurtheringtheir knowledgeofnativeplantscanjoin GreggTepper,horticulturistandnative plantexpert,foratwo-hourworkshopat InlandBaysGardenCenter,wherehe willdelveintothemanyfeaturesand benefitsoftheseimportantplants.

“NativePlantsforYouandWildlife, Too!”issetforSaturday,Sept.9,from10 a.m.tonoon,andcosts$10.

Theinformation-packedtalkwillbe focusedon12nativeplants,including theircultivation,howtousetheminthe

landscape,andtheirimportantbenefits toinsectpollinatorsandnativebirds. Additionally,Tepperwilladdresstheissuesofheavydeerpressureandofferadviceonastrategyusingdeer-resistant plantsandeffectiverepellantproducts. Participantscanlearntocreateagarden, aplantcommunityandwildlifehabitat allinone.

Tepperisaprofessionalhorticulturist, lecturer,consultantandlife-longnativeplantenthusiast.Hehasbeeninthe publichorticultureindustryformore than30yearsandhashelpedsteward, guideandpromotevariouspublicgar-

dens,includingtheMt.CubaCenter andDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreek.

Heistheseniorhorticulturistatthe ArboretumatLaurelHillinPhiladelphia,comprisingtwohistoriccemetery propertiestotaling265acres,wherehe co-managesthehorticultureinternsand staff.Hisprimaryfocusisoncreating andstewardingmultipleecologicallysounddisplaygardenareasatbothproperties,includingtheRockGarden,the historicMedallionGarden,theawardwinningChapelGardensandNature’s Sanctuary,amultiple-award-winning

SITESGoldcertifiedgreenburiallandscape.

Teppersaidhisworkbringshim muchjoythroughthemanyopportunitiestoeducatethepublic,collaborate withfellowpublicgardensandwork closelywithspecialtynurseriestocustom growvastcollectionsofuniqueandgarden-worthyplantsthat,throughthe buildingofdiverseplantcommunities, createwhathecalls“gardenstofeelgood about.”

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SouthCoastalVillageVolunteerstoholdfundraiser

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers (SCVV),nowinitsthirdyearofoperations,servesolderadultsinBethany Beach,Millville,OceanViewandSouth Bethanybyprovidingvolunteerhelpto membersinmanycapacities.SCVVis invitingthepublictojointheorganizationforaneveningoffun,dinnerand entertainmentastheycelebratetheiraccomplishments.

CelebratetheMusicwillbeheld Tuesday,Sept.19,intheMagnolia RoomofSignaturesatBaysideResort GolfClubnearSelbyville.The

fundraiser,from5:30to8:30p.m.,will featureentertainmentbyNotesonthe Beach.Ticketsareavailable,alongwith avarietyofsponsorshipopportunities, ontheorganization’swebsiteat www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.

NotesontheBeachbringsaunique musicalstyletothearea,withJeff CooperondoublebassandVicent Varossionpiano.

“We’relookingforwardtoadelightfuleveningwithgoodfoodandmusic,” saidKathyGreen,amemberofthe SCVVDevelopmentTeam.

SCVV’sgoalistoenableolderadults toremainintheirhomesforaslongas possible.Transportationtomedicaland personalappointments,shopping,assistancewithsmallhouseholdtasksand technology,friendlyvisitsandcheck-in telephonecallsareamongtheservices mostfrequentlyperformedforSCVV membersbythevolunteers.

Volunteers,whoarevettedand trained,selectwhatservicestheywant toperformandwhentheywanttodo them.

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TheresaKeilbringsastrongbackgroundinbusinessandmanagement skillsassheseekselectiontothe BethanyBeachTownCouncilforthe firsttime.PedestrianandBicycle safetyisalwaysamajorconcernfor beachandresorttowns.Theresahas

non-profitorganizationandabranchof VillageVolunteersofLewes.Detailed informationaboutmembershipandvolunteeringisavailableattheorganization’swebsiteat www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.

“AttendingCelebratetheMusicisa goodwaytosupporttheSouthCoastal VillageVolunteers,anorganization thatishelpingtoimprovethequality oflifeforolderadultsinourarea, whileenjoyingalovelyeveningofdiningandmusicalentertainment,”organizerssaid.

beenacontributingmemberonthe BethanyBeachPedestrian&Bicycle Committeesinceitsbeginningafew yearsago.Shealsovolunteersforthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays andtheOceanCityArtLeague. Theresawillbeanexcellentaddition totheBethanyBeachTownCouncil.I willbecastingavoteforTheresaand hopeyouwilltoo!

Carol Olmstead BethanyBeach

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

WithschoolsintheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictopeningthiscoming week,theCoastalPointtalkedtoDr. DavidCarterabouthisnewpositionas principalatGeorgetownMiddleSchool. Cartermostrecentlyservedasassistant principalatIndianRiverHighSchool.

IRSDSuperintendentJayOwens notedthatCarterhasbeenanenthusiasticsupporterofthestudentbodyat IRHS—includinggettinginvolvedin schoolclubsandsportsactivity.

“Hewasthebiggestfanattheballgamesandthemostardentsupporterof ourhighschoolstudents,inallthey hopedtoachieve,”notedOwens.

“Heishighlyrespectedbyparents, studentsandstaff,”saidIRSDrepresentatives.“HeisalsoaSussexCentral HighSchoolgraduateandwasinducted intotheschool’sHallofFamein2014.”

Q.HowdidworkingasanAssistant

PrincipalatIRHSprepareyouforthenext roleasprincipal?Whataresomeofthedifferencesofbeingtheassistantandthen havingthetopjob?Whataresomeofyour plansforGeorgetownMiddleSchool?

A.Mylastfouryearsworkingwith theIRHSprincipal,MikeWilliams, havebeengreat!Mikewasverytransparent,andweworkedtogetherasa greatteam.Hewasalwaysopentosuggestionsandideasthatweregoodfor ourstudentsandstaff,andourindividual leadershipexperiencesandstrengths complimentedeachotherverywell.

Asan[assistantprincipal],Mikeallowedmetoimpartmypassion,energy, andbeliefthatstudentsdon’tcarehow much youknowuntiltheyknowhow muchyoucare,onadailybasis.Itwas trulyarewardingexperienceasoneof theIRHSadmin,becauseeverydaywas executedwithteamworkandtrust.Iwill beforevergratefulformyyearswithMr.

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Fromleft,Dr.DavidCarter,PamPrice(thedesignerofthestaffshirts)andassistant principal,KatelynFanaris,showschoolspiritatGeorgetownMiddleSchool.

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Williams,Mr.RevelsandMr.Keller. Withthisbeingmy15thyearasan administrator,Iamhonoredtobeinmy roleastheprincipalofGeorgetown MiddleSchoolandexcitedtoleadthe buildingwithmyassistantprincipals, Mrs.KatelynFanarisandMrs.Amanda Hendrickson-Davis.Ouradministrative teamhasbigenergy,aloveforeducation, empathy,passion,knowledgeandabelief thatit’sabouteverystudenteveryday.

Wehadanopportunitytomeetwith ourstellarinstructionalleadershipteam, comprisedofseveralofourteacherleaders,whichwasverybeneficial,asitenabledustogainmeaningfulandcandid insightaboutourbuildingstrengthsand needs.

Asweheadintothe2023/2024 schoolyear,wewillfocusonadata-drivenapproachofembodyingthefourpillarsofourdistrictstrategicplan:deeper learning,relationships,operationalexcellenceandimpact-focusedservice.

Q.Whatdoyouthinkoftheconceptof IRSDpromotionfrominsidethedistrict? Thispromotionforyouisagreatexample oftakingcareofourown.Andpromotion fromwithinisoftenasmartstepforadministration.Iwouldlikeyoutotalkabout howthedistrictnurturesgreattalent.

A.IbelievethattheDistrictembracedmeuponmyarrival,andithas givenmeopportunitiestobeapartof thecontinualgrowthwewanttoseein allofourbuildings.Overthelastfour years,IhavebeenaskedtositontheEquityCommittee,Ihavebeenanactive partofstaffrecruitment,Ihavebeena guestspeakerattheelementarylevel,and Iwasthekeynotespeakerfornewand returningstaffduringlastyear’sopening ceremonies,withamessageinconjunctionwithmyTEDxtalkabout“Building RelationshiptoBridgetheEquityGap.”

Q.So,Dr.Carter,whatisIRHSgoing todowithoutyou?Peoplebelieveyouhave embodiedthespiritoftheschool,showedup atclubeventsandathleticcontests,andreallyhavebeenapartofthefabricofthe IRHSandDagsboro community?Doyou havesomewordsofadviceforrisingseniors andothersatIRHSwhosortof“grewup” withyou?

A.Ihavetrulylovedeverydayat IRHS.Thestudents,staff,familiesand communityareawesome,andIthink thattheyappreciatedthefactIalways hadasmileonmyface,trulycared,was consistent,transparent,understanding, andwantedthemtobeproudtobea partofthebesthighschoolinDelaware. Ibelievethateducationisveryimportantandthatall aspectsofitmatter. Whetherit’sthefirstorlastday,game, event,test,peprally,concert,etc.,itall matters,andIwillalwaysstandbythat. Totheclassof2024:Iamveryproudof youandknowthatyouwilldobig things!TotheIRHSstaffandcommunity,Ithankyouforembracingmeand entrustingmetobeapartoftheleadership.

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Headachescanbedevastating.They canmakeitdifficulttogetoutofbedand dothesmallesttasks.Thoseofyouwho strugglewithheadachesunderstandthe mentalandphysicaltollheadachescan take.

We’vetalkedhereinCoastalPoint aboutheadachesbefore,butIamseeing somanypatientslookingforhelpwith headachesthatit’sagoodtimetotakeanotherlookattheproblem.Iwanttobe sureyouorsomeoneyoucareabouthave

theinformationyouneedaboutthis painfulproblem.

Let’sstartwiththebasics.

Ifyou’restrugglingwithheadaches, you’renotalone.Morethan45million Americanssufferfromrecurring,chronic headacheseveryyear,accordingtothe NationalHeadacheFoundation.That’sa pretty heftynumber.Whenyoubreak downthedataitrevealsthatequalsabout 50percentofalladultsaresufferers.The dataalsoshowswomenareaffected slightlymoreoftenthanmen.Itcanalso beaproblemforteenagers.

Thereareliterallymorethan100dif-

ferenttypesofheadaches,butthemost commonisatensionheadache.Andone interestingbitofdatathathasemerged fromresearchshowsthattension headachestendtoruninfamilies.Therealityismanyofuswillexperienceatensionheadacheeveryonceinawhile. However,it’sadifferentstoryforalotof folks,whoarefacedwithchronic,daily tensionheadaches,andtheycanbedevastating.

Generally,peoplefindthattheirtensionheadachestartstocomeonduring theday.Whenthetensionheadachecontinuesintotheevening,itusuallygets worse,withalevelofpainthatvariesfrom mildtosevere.Thosepeoplewhohave morefrequenttensionheadachestendto experiencemoreseverepain.

Thesymptomsoftenbeginwithpain thatcanspreadfromthehead,scalpor neck,andisoftenassociatedwithmuscle

tightnessintheseareas.Thesymptoms usuallybegininthetoppartoftheneck, radiateupintothehead,andwraparound tothetempleandeyearea.Manypeople experiencingtheseheadachesreportthat theyfeelliketheyhaveatightband aroundtheirhead.Unfortunately,most peopleagreethatwhentheyexperiencea tensionheadache,theyareexperiencing anongoingconstant,pressure-likepain. Thereareanumberofcommoncauses oftensionheadaches.Theyinclude chronicstress,poorsittingposture,prolongedsittingatacomputer,asedentary deskjob,andevenfromtheirbehavior whiledriving.Itmakessensewhenyou realize thesecommoncausesallinvolve disruptionofthepropermusclefunction intheheadandneck.Theyinvolvemusclelengthrestrictions,whichmeansthe

musclesintheheadandneckcontract andthatresultsinthetensionheadache.

So,whatdoyoudo?Youhavetostart atthebeginning.Thereisnooneanswer foreveryindividualsothecriticalfirst stepisfindingoutwhatiscausingyour headaches.Youdon’twanttoletthisbean ongoingproblemandignorewhyyour headacheskeephappening.Therecanbe veryseriousunderlyingcausesforyour headache,andthatiswhyitisimportant toactwhenyouexperienceaheadache thatkeepscomingbackorwon’tgoaway. Youknowwhatyouneedtodo.Youneed toseeadoctorimmediatelyandgeta properdiagnosis.

Whenyougotothedoctor,youcan expecttobeaskedaseriesofquestionsso thatyourmedicalprofessionalunderstandsyourhistory.It’sagoodideato

havewrittendowninformationyouneed toremembertosharewithyourdoctor. Writedowninformationsuchashow longtheheadacheshavebeengoingon, whendidyoufirstnoticetheheadaches, whatwereyoudoingwhenyoufirstnoticedthem,whatdotheyfeellike,and anyotherinformationyouthinkisrelevant.

AsIalwaysadviseyou,youneedto bringyourlistofmedicationsandany supplementsyouaretaking.Alsoremembertotellyourdoctorifyouhavehadan injury,anychangeinmedicationsfrom othermedicalprofessionals,achangeof dietorlifestylechanges.Anythingyou candotoprovidestrongbackgroundinformationwillbehelpful.Yourdoctor mayperformaphysicalexamandmay alsoordersomebloodworkorothertests toruleoutotherpotentialunderlying problems.Somedoctorsprefertoordera CTscanorMRI.

Onceyourmedicalprofessionalhas

determinedthatyousufferfromtension headaches,yourdoctorwilllikelytalk withyouaboutaplantodealwithyour headachesthatmayincludeaprescription forphysicaltherapy.

Whenyoumeetwithyourphysical therapist,yourdoctorwillhavelikely sharedyourrecordsinformationasabasis fromwhichtoworktoaddressboththe immediateproblemandprovideanapproachforthelongterm.Talktoyour physicaltherapistaboutyourfeelingsand concerns.YouknowIamabigfanof workingtogetherasateam.Communicatingisveryimportantsoyoucanshare yoursensitivitiesandestablishafoundationtobuildyourrelationshipasyouwork togetherforthebestpossibleoutcome.

Theimmediatetreatmentapproach mayincludeaprogramdesignedtorestorecontractedmusclestotheirnormal length,strengtheningthemtoallowcontinuedproperfunction,mobilizingstiffenedspinaljointscausedbyyour

contractingmuscles,andimprovingposturetostoptheheadachecycle.

Itisalsolikelythatanoveralltreatmentplanwillbebuiltfocusingonyour specificissuesandoverallhealthprofile thatwillallowforstrengtheningand buildingendurance.Itmayalsoinclude exercisestocompleteamulti-pronged treatmentapproach.Asyourtreatment progresses,don’tbesurprisedifyourphysicaltherapistprovidesyouwithatreatmentplanforahomeprogramtohelp youstayheadachefreeinthelongterm. Isawaquoterecentlythatreally struckme.Aheadachesuffererwrote, “I’velivedsolongwithheadachepain thatI’mnotsurewhoIamwithoutit.” Don’tletthatbeyou.Don’twaittoget help.Listentoyourbody,andseeyour doctorrightaway.

BobCairoisalicensedphysicaltherapistatTidewaterPhysicalTherapy.He canbereachedbycalling(302)5377260.

SherryAnnHudson,70

SherryAnnHudson,70,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Friday,Aug.18,2023,atherhome. ShewasbornonAug.17,1953, daughterofthelateJackRichard DonawayandthelateGenevieveEstella(Sherer)Donaway.ShegraduatedfromIndianRiverHighSchool andattendedSussexTechforcosmetologytraining.

Hudsonwasahairdresserfor manyyears,owningherownshopin Gumboro,Del.Shealsoworkedasa 911dispatcherinOceanCity,Md., fornineyearsbeforeherhealth startedtodecline.Sheservedher communityasaDagsboroVolunteer FireCompanyAuxiliarylifetime member,with20yearsofservice,and alsoservedasthefirecompany’s photographerforseveralyears.

Shelovedcampingwithherfamilyandspendingasmuchtimeasshe couldwithheronlygrandchild, Lanie.

Inadditiontoherparents,Hudsonwasprecededindeathbyher brother,JackRichard“Rick’ DonawayJr.Sheissurvivedbyherloving husbandof52years,LindleyL. Hudson;ason,ChadHudsonand hiswife,Megan;agranddaughter, LanieHudson;ahalf-sister,Dawn Truitt;andseveralniecesand nephews.

Afuneralservicewasplannedon Wednesday,Aug.23,2023,atthe FrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,43ThatcherSt.,Frankford, Del.Intermentwastofollowat Pr inceGeorge’sCemeteryinDagsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesent onlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GaryLeeJohnson,64

GaryLeeJohnson,64,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawayinChristianaHospiceinWilmington,Del., onAug.17,2023.Hewasbornin England,toDottiandJohnnieJohnson,anAirForcefamilystationedin theU.K.

Hewasquitethefunandfunny guy.Hewaswell-lovedbythefriends hemadeaftermovingtoDelaware, andhelovedlifeinWestFenwick.

HewasalifelongRedskinsfan,not quiteacceptingtheteam’snewname. HealsolovedtheWashingtonCapitalsandtheWashingtonNationals.

Johnsonissurvivedbyhismother, twobrothersandasister.Hehad severalniecesandnephewswhoworshipedtheiruncle’sgreatsenseof humor.

Acelebrationofhislifewillbe heldatalaterdate.

JoanMarie (McGrath)Kelley,80

JoanMarie(McGrath)Kelley,80, ofOceanView,Del.,andformerlyof Langhorne,PA,passedawayathome onMonday,Aug.7,2023.Shewas bornonNov.20,1942,inBronx, N.Y.,tothelateStephenJMcGrath andKatherineT.(Riley)McGrath. Shehailedfromalargefamily, beingtheoldestoffivechildren.She wasadevotedwife,mother,grandmotherandgreatgrandmother.Joan lookedforwardtowinteringin Floridaeveryyear.Sheenjoyedrelaxingonherscreenedporch,andloved herdogsandgrand-dogs.However, hergreatestjoywasraisingherfamilywithherhusbandof58years, James.

Inadditiontoherparents,Kelly wasprecededindeathbyherniece

andgoddaughterKarolynDanbusky. Sheissurvivedbyherhusbandand fourchildren,Deborah(andDennis) Abbonizio,Dawn(andChristopher), Matthew(andKathleen)Kelley, Michael(andSarah)Kelley;eight grandchildren,Shane,Brooke,Justin, Colin,Nolan,Olivia,Abriaand Nora;fivegreat-grandchildren;4siblings:KathleenDanbusky,JohnMcGrath,KevinMcGrath,Stephen McGrathandseveralniecesand nephews.

Familyandfriendsareinvitedto Kelley’slifecelebrationonSaturday, Sept.16,2023,from10a.m.untilher MassofChristianBurialbeginsat 11a.m.,attheOldChurchofSt. AndrewinNewtown,locatedat135 SSycamoreSt,Newtown,Pa.IntermentwilltakeplaceatWashington CrossingNationalCemetery,located at830HighlandRoad,Newtown, Pa.,onMonday,Sept.18,2023,at precisely11a.m.Attendeesshould plantoarrivenolaterthan10:45 a.m.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggesteddonationsbemadein Joan’snametoNationalKidney Foundationbyvisiting www.kidney.org/.Tosharememories ofKelley,visit www.lifecelebration.com.Family

serviceswereentrustedtoDeckerGivnishofWarminster.

DavidFranklinLloyd,78

DavidFranklinLloyd,78,passed awayAug.25,2023,atAtlantic ShoresHealthcareCenterinMillsboro,Del.,fromcomplicationsof pneumonia.

HegraduatedfromMillsboro HighSchoolandWesleyCollege, andlivedinMilton.Heworkedfor manyyearsatStateLineMachinein Wilmingtonastheofficemanager. Lloydwasprecededindeathby hisparents,HaroldCreightonLloyd Sr.andVenieRashLloyd;his brotherL.MichaelLloydandhis wife,Ann,ofWashingtonState;and hissister-in-law,RuthLloydofMillville,Del.Heissurvivedbyhis brotherHaroldCreightonLloydJr. ofMillville;hissisterSarahJeanne Wallsandherhusband,Bob,of Magnolia,Del.;hisnieceDonnaRae TaylorandhersonNicholas;his nephewsMarkLloydandSean Lloyd,andSean’swife,Kelly,and childrenKaliandMagnus.

Arrangementswereentrustedto WatsonFuneralHome,wherecon-

V-J Day Commemoration

dolencescanbesenttoinfo@watsonfh.com.

CalvinC.McComrick,84

CalvinC.McComrick,84,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawayintothe armsofourLord,inthecareofhospice,surroundedbyhisfamily,after manyyearswithLewyBodydementia.

McComrickbeganhislonghistoryintheinsurancebusinessin about1962,withHomeBeneficial, thenC.L.McCabe,andpartneredin TheInsuranceProfessionalsofSelbyville.CalvinandJaneMcComrick wentontoformtheirownagency, McComrickInsuranceServices,in Dagsboroformorethan25yearsbeforeretiringin2006,thoughhecon-

tinuedtotakecallsfromhomefor manyyears.

Heenjoyedsailing,woodworking, vintagemodeltrains,andvacationing inWilliamsburgandChincoteague, Va.Hischildrencherishhischildhoodstoriesofsummersspentatthe familybeachcottageinFenwickIslandandhisadventureswithhishigh schoolteacherDickWhiteandthe BTOClub.

McComrickwasproceededin deathbyhisfirstwife,MaryAnn LutherMcComrick;hisparents, EdwinandMargaretMcComrick; twosisters,JeanandBetty;two grandsons,JosephandGage;two sons-in-law,KyleandJamie;andhis dearfriendKendallMears.Heis survivedbyhisbelovedwifeof59 years,Reba“Jane”McComrick;four children,Michael,Kim,Tiffany(and MattandChuck)andMichele(and Kenny);ninegrandchildren,Brooke,

Brittany(andScott),Gunner(and Allie),Micki(andJordan),Maggie, Noah,Callie,Colt(andJenna)and Annie;threegreat-grandchildren, Joseph,CorieandReagan;sevenlovingstep-grandchildren;fournieces andthreenephews.Healsoleaves behindhisbrotherlylifetimefriend William“Bill”Moore.

Thefamilyplanstohaveasmall celebrationofMcComrick’slifelater thisfall.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily stronglyencouragedcontributionsto DelawareHospice,100PatriotsWay, Milford,DE19963.Condolences maybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

OtisLewisMitchell,41 OtisLewisMitchell,41,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawayonAugust 18,2023,atAtlanticGeneralHospital.BorninLewes,Del.,onMay28, 1982,toOtisTolliverandAngela

Mitchell,Mitchellwasblessedtobe raised,lovedandcherishedbyhis belovedgrandparentsHelenand SylvesterMitchell,allofwhomsurvivehim.

HeattendedtheHowardT.Ennis SchoolandwasagraduateofIndian RiverHighSchool.Hewasa“bigtime”Eaglesfanandservedasthe footballaidefortheSussexElite LegendsFootballteamofPop Warnerfootball.Helovedbowling, videogamesanddancing.Hewasalwayshappyandwonderful,witha positiveattitude,andagreatjoytobe around.Oneofhisgreatestloves, outsideofthePhiladelphiaEagles, wasspendingtimewithhisfamily. Mitchellleavesbehindhisparents; grandparents;abrother,Jermika Miles(andMaria)ofBaltimore,Sisters:ShiwandaMilesofSalisbury, OtishaMitchellofSelbyville,and ComeshaMitchellofBridgeville, Del.;aniece,Marc’ShaeJones;and threenephews,WilliamWard, Dav’yanWilsonandJaquezJackson. Healsoleavesbehindahostofaunts anduncles,extendedfamilymembers andmanyfriends.

Aviewingandvisitationwereto beheldonTuesday,Aug.29,2023,at theWatsonFuneralHome;211S. WashingtonStreet;Millsboro,Del, withafuneralservicetothenbeheld withtheRev.RonnieJohnsonofficiating,followedbyintermentatZoar GoldenAcresCemetery.Visit Mitchell’slifememorialwebpageand signhisonlineguestbookat www.watsonfh.com.

RalphDaleShort,84

RalphDaleShort,84,ofGumboro,Del.,passedathishomeon Aug.25,2023,surroundedbyhis family.Hewasborninthesame homeinGumboroonMarch31, 1939.HeservedintheDelawareNationalGuardfrom1960to1964, whenhewashonorablydischarged. ShortwasinthefirstNational GuardvehicletoenterFenwickIsland,Del.,duringthenor’easterin 1962.

Shortwaspassionateaboutfarmingonhisfamily’sfarmwithhis wife,Evelyn,andgrewandproduced poultryfrom1966until2004intheir threepoultryhousesinGumboro. Theyearnednumerousawardsfor theirpoultryfarm,whichincluded 1971and1972TopBroilerProducer fromPerdueFarmsInc.,1979OutstandingBroilerGrowerfromParamountPoultry,1995Outstanding BroilerGrowerfromTownsendsInc. and1997OutstandingPoultryProducerfromTownsends.Heandhis wifealsoproducedgrainontheir familyfarmfordecades.Heworked forCollins&Ryanfrom1957to 1965,thenforDupont&NylonFactoryinSeaford,Del.,fromSeptem-

James Patterson Mike Lupica

South Coastal Library will resume accepting donations on Tuesday, August 1 from 2—4 pm. Donations will be accepted in the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.

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

Monday, September 4

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Please return your items to the outdoor book drop or renew them online during this time.

Tuesday, September 5 Chix with Stix 10—11:00 am

Knitters, crocheters, & needleworkers of all skill levels are welcome to join in this group! See what others are making, learn new tips, & get inspired from others in your community!

Wednesday, September 6

Baby Bookworms Story Time 10—10:45 am

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

Preschool Yoga 11:00 am—12:00 pm

Licensed yoga instructor, Brooke, from ROOTS Youth Development will introduce your preschooler to yoga! Registration is required.

Thursday, September 7

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am –12:30 pm

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

One-on-One Genealogy Appointment 2—3:30 pm

Learn how to get started with your genealogy journey with Nancy N! Registration is required. Please bring 3 names to research.

Friday, September 8

Watercolor Art for Beginners 1—3:00 pm

Join Kathy from Raye of Light Studios for a fun, free introductory watercolor art class at the library! Registration is required.

LadyAhasfounditsowncompass

Countrycrossoverband

rocksFreemanArtsPavilion

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

LadyAplayedtoasold-outaudienceattheFreemanArtsPavilion nearSelbyvilleonFridaynight,Aug. 26,withpicture-perfectweatherand pitch-perfectmusicalnotes.The showwasheraldedbyasoaringbald eaglethatmadeaspecialappearance overthecrowdasfolkssettled-infor a90-minuteperformance.

LadyAwasatoughtickettoget atFreeman,sellingoutwithinan hourwhentheconcertticketswent onsaleinthespring.

The“RequestLine”touristhe firstnationaltourforLadyA(formerlyknownasLadyAntebellum)in morethanayearThe“RequestLine” tourispunctuatedwithfan“requests,”asifbeingcalled-intoa countrymusicradiostation.

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LadyAhashada17-year-long runasaband,withtheirrecently RecordingIndustryAssociationof America(RIAA)diamond-levelcertifiedmostpopularhit“NeedYou Now”bysultrysingerHillaryScott

—heldbackuntilanencoresongat theshow.(Diamondisthehighestlevelcertificationforacountrysong, andthebandwassurprisedwiththe honorlastweek.)Theyhaveearned CMAVocalGroupoftheYeartrophiesthreeyearsinarowandfive GrammyAwardssincebreakingout inNashville.

LadyAispresentlynominatedfor

theAcademyofCountryMusic (ACM)foritscomebackandthis tourisbeingcalled:“alongoverdue celebrationbetweenthebandandits fans,”accordingtoAmericanSongwritermagazine.

Arequestfromalocalyounglady namedEleanorcameinremotely

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HillaryScottandCharlesKelleyaretwooftheLadyAtriothatrockedtheFreeman ArtsPaviliononSaturday,Aug.26.

overthesoundsystematFreeman. Sheaskedforanewhitcalled“Compass,”withlyricsincluding:

“Yeah,it’sbeenabumpyroad, Rollercoastershighandlow, We’llfillthetankanddrivethe car, PedalFast;Pedalhard.”

Thecountry-rockcrossovertrioof HillaryScott,CharlesKelleyand DaveHaywoodstartedplayingtogetherin2006.Oneoftheirfirst musicalbreakscameasthewarm-up actforCarrieUnderwood.

“Irememberwhenweopenedfor CarrieUnderwoodattheDelaware StateFairinHarrington,”recalled KelleyandScotttogetheroftheir earlyyears,inJuly2008.“Wedrove allthewayfromNashvilleto Delaware,withHillarydoingher

makeupinourcampervan.Now,we havebeenabandtogetherforover 17years.”

“Itwasahugemilestoneinour careerstoopenforCarrieUnderwood,anditallstartedrighttherein DelawareattheDelawareStateFair,” saidScottinaCMA“Close-Up”article.

Bothleadsingerswereeffusivein theirpraisingofSouthernDelaware asaplacetoliveandplay.Itmay havebeentheperfectweatherona summernight,inthemid-70swith lowhumiditythatdrovetheiraffectionsfromthestage.

“Youliveinthebestplaceinthe country,”saidKelley.“Whateverya’ll aredoinghere,youshouldjustkeep doingit,”hesaidearlyintheset.

“Iwanttomovehere,”saidScott withconvictionaboutmidway throughthefirst75-minuteset. Scottsaidshehasa10-year-old

daughterandlovesplacesthathavea focusonfamily.“Kidsshouldknow theycanalwayscomebackhome.”

KelleyandleadguitaristandcowriterHaywoodmetasboyhood friendsinAugusta,Ga.,andeventuallymovedtoNashvilletotrytheir luckatcountrymusic.Accordingto bandfolklore,itwasScottwho soughtouttheboystoseeifshe couldprovidehersoulfulandbluesy harmonicstothethen-LadyAntebellum.Thecombinationworked, becauseKelleyandScotthavesince raisedtheirvoicesinsongasif singingasabrotherandsisterfamily inharmony.

Scottisthedaughterofcountry singerLindaDavis.Kelleyisthe brotherofsingerJoshKelley.

“Overthepastyear,”duringthe band’shiatus,Scottsaid,“planning thistourhaskeptmeawakecountlessnightsdreaminguphowwe

couldshowthefansthatwe’vebeen profoundlyimpactedbythem.This tourisaboutourfans’connectionto theselyricsandmelodies.It’sabout howweallloveandwanttobeloved.

“Ibelievelivemusiccommunicatesthatbetterthanmostanything else.Ihopeeverypersonwhosteps footinoneofourshowsfeelsseen, feelspartofthismomentthatwe’ll neverforgetandknowstheyarewelcome.Let’ssing,let’slaugh,let’slet thelightin!”

“Thestorieswe’veheardandread throughontherequestsarethereasonwedowhatwedo,”addedHaywoodoftherationaleforthe “RequestLine”tour.“We’vebeen deeplytouched,”hesaidwhenLady Akicked-offtheband’s21-stoptour inApril.

Barlowrecognizedforworkbuilding‘LittleLibrary’forEvansPark

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

OnThursday,Aug.24,Millvilleofficialshonoredalocalstudentwhobuilta “LittleLibrary”fortheTown’sEvans Park.

Justhoursafterthestudent,Dmitry Barlow,acceptedacertificateofthanks fromMayorRonBelinkoandothers,a 12-year-oldOceanViewgirlrollerbladed uptothefreestanding,enclosedbookcase andbeganperusingtheselectionstherein.

That’sexactlywhatBarlow,16,hoped wouldhappenoncethelibrarywasplaced neartheCommunityCenterwithinthe parkcomplex.

The16-year-oldrisingjunioratSussex Academysaidhehadreachedoutearlier intheyeartoMillvilleParks&RecreationManagerLizKain-Bolentoaskif theTownwouldwelcomesuchaproject. SussexAcademyencouragesstudentsto performcommunityprojectsinsteadof simplyloggingcommunityservicehours, andBarlowsaid,“Ialwayslovedtoreadas akid,”sothelibraryideaappealedtohim.

Belinko,speakingatabriefgathering oftownofficials,Barlowandhisparents, HowardandMarinaBarlow,lastThursday,said,“It’sappropriatethatwerecognizethisyoungman.Weareproudof youngmenlikethis,”hesaid,addingthat Barlow—astudent-athletewhoplays footballandbasketball—is“settingavery positivepace”forhispeers.

“Iwantedtodoaprojectthatwas somewhatunique,”Barlowsaid,adding thathesoughtaprojectwitha“longerlastingimpact”forthecommunity.“I thoughtthiswouldbeagreatwaytointroducebookstoyoungerchildren,becausemanychildrenaremoreinterested inelectronics,nowadays,”hesaid.“SoI thoughtthiswouldbeagoodwaytogive back.”

SinceBarlowhimselfhadlovedreadingfromayoungage,hesaid,“Itreally spoketomeaswell.”

Whilehestillhastwoyearsleftinhigh school,Barlowsaidrightnowheisconsideringstudyingeducationorlawwhen hegoestocollege.

Hisfathersupervisedtheproject,because“Idon’thaveatonofexperience withbuilding,butIhavedoneitbefore.I haveworkedwithhimalot,”hesaid.

“Ihadagoodgeneralidea,”ofwhathe wantedtobuild,Barlowsaid,“andonce wehadtheidea,wehadtofindasuitable design.Itdidn’ttaketoolongtobuildthe actualstructure.Andthankfully,theyof-

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill DmitryBarlowholdsacertificateofappreciationfromtheTownofMillvillefor theeffortheputforthbuildingthe‘Little Library’atEvansPark.

feredtodecorateit,”hesaidofTownemployees.“I’mnotmuchofanartsyguy,”he said.The“library”iseasytospot,withits coatofbrightyellowpaint.

AfterThursday’sgathering,Town ManagerDeborahBotchieandBelinko saidtheylookforwardtoseeingchildren, suchasGracinRobertson,that12-yearoldroller-blader,takingadvantageofthe “EvansParkLibrary.”Theysaidtheyalso couldforeseeparentsandgrandparents borrowingbookstoreadtosmallerchildren,perhaps,whiletheirsiblingsplayon theplayground.

Kain-Bolenemphasizedthatthelibraryisacceptingbooksthatareappropriateforchildren.Itisnotmeantforadult literature.

Millville’sEvansParkislocatedat 32517DukesDrive.FormoreinformationonEvansParkfacilitiesandevents, visittheTownwebsiteat www.millville.delaware.gov.

Home Decor & Gifts

Kelleydeclaressobrietyatshow

CharlesKelleyrevealedtothe Freemanaudiencethathehasnow beensober13months.

Shopping with a Purpose

“Iamjustoveroneyearsober, withoneyearandonemonth,”said Kelleytoapplause.“Idrankfor25 yearsandseemedtohaveanintimate relationshipwithalcohol,”heconfessed.Hethenrevealedanewsong meanttocapturethefeelingsofearly sobriety,whichheco-wrotewith Haywood.

Thelyricsinclude:“Youhave takenmeasfarasyoucould;butnow Iamgoingtoputyoudownfor good,”lamentingthelonggoodbye somealcoholicsmayfeelinrecovery. Whatfansandlocalsattending thisconcertagreeduponwasthatthe supportoftheLadyAbandmates ScottandHaywoodfortheirfriend

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•CathyCrowley DaveHaywoodisthethirdmemberand co-founderofLadyA.

andbandmate,Kelley,inagreeingas agrouptotakeayearoffsoKelley couldseektreatmentforalcoholism, showedthekindoflovetheyhave developedoverthemanyyearsof bondingasateam.

Therecoverycommunityhas come-outinsupportofKelleyand manyin12-steprecoveryprograms

werepresentforthisconcert,asthey hadself-declared.

Scottthenrevealedthatanew songcalled“LoveYouBack,”willbe debutedonthistourandsoonreleasedoncountryradiostations aroundthecountry.

FreemanFoundationExecutive DirectorPattiGrimesopenedthe eveningbywelcomingthepacked houseandstating,“Ourmissionisto makesuretheartsarealiveandwell hereinourarea.”

ShesaidthattheFreemanArts programwillprovideartseducation for30,000studentsfromWicomico CountyandSalisbury,Md.,whomay nototherwisehavethisexposure.

“Theywillbeexposedtofreearts programming,”thankstoFreeman fundingandvolunteerdonations.

Cowboybootsandshortskirtsor maxidressesseemedtobetheoutfit oftheeveningatFreemanStage. JessieLupiwok,22,andDelaney Sites,23,aretwolocalfriendswho

broughttheleatherbootsandcountryfashionoutforanightofmusic andfun.

DaveBarneswastheopeningact, playingguitarwitharhythmguitar playerandkeyboardistborrowed fromLadyA’sband.Hissongsincluded“SomedaySarah(YouWill BeMyBaby)”and“NothingFancy,” whichheteasedhe“wroteforactress MegRyan,”asafantasywoman,but nowclaimsthesongisdedicatedto hiswife.(Nicesave,Dave!)

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‘BringingtheBeach Home’thismonth

TheLittleGardenGalleryatthe InlandBaysGardenCenterwillbe hostingthreeartisansthismonth,in anofferingtitled“Bringingthe BeachHome,runningthroughAug. 31.

“Allthreeartiststhismonthtease yoursensesandmakeitpossiblefor youtobringalittlebitofthebeach inside,”galleryrepresentativessaid.

DeborahBryant’sceramicsand GeorgeTodd’sresin-pourcutting boards,pictureframesandcoatracks, alongwithAmyMuller’sSaltTown TradingCompanycandlesandair freshenersallreflectthebeautyofthe coastalshoresandlendthemselvesas accentsforthehome.

SaltTownTradingisacandleand homefragrancecompanybasedin BethanyBeach.Theirclean-ingredientandethically-sourcedcoconutsoy candlesaresustainable,non-toxicand cruelty–free.Alloftheirproductsare curatedalongtheDelawarecoast withtheintentiontocapturethe beautyoftheregion’slandscapeand evokefondmemoriesofafavorite seasidehaven.

DeborahBryantstartedasa painterbeforetakingapotteryclass. Shewasdrawntothecreativepossibilitiesofclayanditspracticaland functionaluse.

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5Shipownerwho describedAhabas “ungodly,god-like” 6“BothHands” singerDiFranco 7Roadgroove 8Dimsumdrink 9LiamofOne

10Usessteelwool, maybe 11Increases,with“up” 12“Fore!”site

13Friendon“Friends”

14Foamyhot beverages

15Fromthe Philippines,e.g.

16Stirup

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19Insomniaoption 24Ripsoff 25Oldestbridge spanningVenice’s GrandCanal

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40Arthurinthe InternationalTennis HallofFame

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“Thereissomethingspecialabout eatinganddrinkingfromahandmadepieceofartandshelovesthat potterycanbringjoytothesimple thingsoflife,”shesaid.

Thethemeofherworkismostly coastal,withsoothingcolors,some itemsthatarewheel-thrownand somehand-builtwithslabs.Having livednearthecoastmostofherlife, shesaidsheiscomfortedbythe peace,coolnessandtranquilityofthe oceanandbays.

“Whateverroadlifehastakenme, ithasalwaysledmebacktomylove oftheartofclay,”sheadded.

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43Portuguesebread?

45Greetedaqueen, perhaps 46Awayfromthe wind,nautically 47“Hardno”

GeorgeToddwasborninBaltimore,andwhilehewasgrowingup, hisfamilyvacationedinOceanCity, Md.,everyyear.Whenhemovedto thearea20yearsago,hebegantouse theoceanforinspirationasheexperimentedwithdifferentmediumsin hisart.Thepopularityofresin evolvedasanaturalnextchoicefor hisdepictionoftheocean.Mostof thewoodusedinhisartcomesfrom localfelledtreesinvariousspecies, includingblackwalnut,mapleand oak,alongwithrenewablebamboo. AlongwiththeAugustexhibit, Toddwillbeofferingan“Artin Resin”classatInlandBaysGarden CenteronOct.21from10a.m.to noon.Registeratinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

Officials:CorpstryingtoalleviateOCshoaling

ByHunterHine OceanCityToday

OfficialsfromtheU.S.ArmyCorps ofEngineers(Corps)continuetoemphasizethattheydidnot“decide”to abandonpermanentstructuralsolutions fortheOceanCityInlet’sshoaling problem.Legally,theysaid,theyhadno choice.

InMarch,theCorpscanceledan inletrestorationprojectintheMaryland resorttownafteracost-benefitratio analysisfellshortofwhatthefederal lawrequiredtoauthorizethe$16millionrestoration.

Asaresult,severalmilliondollarsof thatcostwouldhavehadtohavebeen fundedlocally,saidDanBierly,chiefof theCivilProjectDevelopmentBranch fortheCorps.

Modelsoftheproposedimprovementsshoweditwouldonlyreduce dredgingby50percent,accordingtoa MarchletterfromtheCorps.

“Whatwe’redoinghasnothingtodo withpersonaldecisionsthatwe’remaking,”Bierlysaid.“BCRs(benefit-cost ratio)andthingslikethat—thoseare law.They’renotevenrules—they’re law.Thefundingweuseandhowwe useitiswritteninlaw.”

“Wehaveourrequirements,andifit doesn’tmeettherequirement,then

Congresssays,‘Donotproceed,’”said CarlosLazo,governmentaffairsofficer withtheCorps.

OnThursday,Aug.17,Maryland stateSen.MaryBethCarozza(R-38th) tookfederal,stateandlocalofficialson aboattourthroughtheinlettobring attentiontotheshoalingissueinthe channel.

Sheandothers,includingU.S.Rep. AndyHarris(R-Md.),arecallingonthe Corpstoimplementmorecomprehensivesolutionsbeyondthecurrentdredgingscheduleinordertofixit.

Sincetheinletisafederalchannel, theCorpshasresponsibilityforits maintenance.

BierlysaidthattheCorpshasbeen talkingtoWorcesterCounty,Md.,officialsandtheStateofMarylandabout restartingtheOceanCity,Md.,& VicinityWaterResourcesstudy,an analysisofthelocalenvironment,similar tooneconductedin1998.

“Maybethatstudywerecentlyconducteddidn’tcomeupwithpositiverecommendationbecauseweweren’table todothein-depthmodeling,ormore modelingorplanning,”Bierlysaid.

TheAssateagueRestorationProject, whichtangentiallybenefitsOceanCity becauseofthemaintenanceitentails, cameoutofthe1998study,Bierlysaid.

BierlysaidinJunethattheCorps

usestwohopperdredgestwiceayearfor theAssateagueRestorationProject. W hilethedredgesareworkingonAssateague,theyoftentakesomescoops fromtheinlet.

CarozzasaidoneofthepotentialrequeststotheCorpswouldbetofunda dredgethatcanbeusedspecificallyin theMid-Atlantic.

It’sunlikelyaCorpsdistrictlikeBaltimorecouldacquireanotherdredgejust byaskinghigherofficesforit,andeven ifitdid,itcouldrequireaverylongapprovalprocess,BierlysaidinJune.

Currently,theCorps’shallowdraft dredge,theMurden,isworking24-hour dredgingoperationsfortheinletand AssateagueBypass,saidCynthia Mitchell,publicaffairsspecialistwith theCorps.

ItarrivedonAug.19andisexpected toremainuntilAug.30.

“Allmaterialsdredgedduringthese operationswillbebeneficiallyrepurposedandplacedoffAssateagueIsland NationalSeashore,”Mitchellsaid.

TheMurdenisasplit-hulldredge, ratherthanahydraulicdredge,andis basedoutoftheWilmingtondistrict, said EricLindheimer,chiefofthe Corps’navigationbranch.

WhiletheMurdenvisitsOceanCity

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DelmarvaPower reportedlyhitsnags withlandswap

ByMalloryPanuska

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Plansforabatteryenergystorage systemonalotoffof100thStreetin OceanCity,Md.,arestillon,butlikely notcomingtogetheruntil2024asDelmarvaPowerofficialsworkoutsome

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inletthreetofourtimesayear,itis stretchedbetweendredgingprojectsall aroundtheEastCoast,Lindheimer

lingeringpropertychallenges.

AtanOceanCityCouncilmeeting Tuesday,Aug.15,OceanCityManager TerryMcGeangaveanupdateonthe project,whichwasproposedinearly 2022 foroneoftwolotsbehindthe WorcesterCounty(Md.)PublicLibrary.

Thefacilityaimstocollectenergy fromanelectricgridorrenewable powersourceandstoreitusingbattery technology.DelmarvaPowerofficials havesaidit’salessinvasivewaytogeneratepowertothesurroundingthana

said.

“We’retryingourbesttogetour dredgeouttheretomaintainsafeand navigablechannels,”Lindheimersaid.

Bierlysaidthat,withthecurrent dredging,itdoesn’tseemliketheCorps

substation,likethoseat35th,69thand 138thstreets,andprovidesamoresustainableenergysourceforthefuture.

Theprocessofapprovingtheproject began withtheplanningcommission’s approvalofaconditional-usepermit andcontinuedwiththecouncil’sapprovalofalandswapbetweentwo parcels.DelmarvaPowerownsoneof thelotsandOceanCityownsanadjacentone,andthelandswapwasneeded topavethewayfortheprojecttobe builtonOceanCity’slot.

Constructionofthefacilitywassup-

canevergetontopoftheissue.

“We’rejustcatchingupallthetime,” Bierlysaid.

Thesamedredgeisscheduledto comebackinOctober,althoughits dredgingscheduleisn’tsetfor2024.The

posedtobefinishedbyDecemberbut waspushedbackbecauseofissueson DelmarvaPower’send.McGeansaidon Aug.15thatanotherissuecameupwith the ownershipofthepropertyandDelmarvaPowersassets,whichpushedit backevenfurther.

“Wearestillgoingforwardwiththe landandswapitself,”McGeansaid,“It’s anotherthreeorfourmonthsoutwith that.”

Headdedthatitis“fairtosay”that constructionwilllikelynotbeginuntil sometimein2024.

Murden’sprojectsaredependenton weather,environmentalrestrictionsand otherdredgingresponsibilitiesonthe EastCoast,Mitchellsaid.

Dredgeboatmaintenanceandmajor stormselsewherealsothrowawrenchin theMurden’sscheduling,Lazosaid. WiththeCorps’limitedbudgetand resources,Lindheimersaidhecan’t schedulethedredgefortheinletany morethanitalreadyis.

DaveGoshorn,deputysecretaryfor theMarylandDepartmentofNatural Resources,saidmuchofthesandand refusethatcomesfromdredgingthe inletcouldbeusedtohelprestorethe erodingnortherntipofAssateague.

BeingthattheMurdenisasplit-hull dredge,itproducesadriermaterialafter thatmaterialissuckedupfromthebottom.Ahydraulicdredgeproducesmuch morematerial,butitisaround85percentwater,takesonetotwoyearstodry andcouldn’tbeusedtorestorethe northerntipfromerosion.TheMurden couldproducematerialfitforrestoring the erosion,Bierlysaid,butitcanonly dropmaterialinthewaterofftheshore ofAssateague,andtherewouldneedto benewenvironmentalpermitstoallow it.

TheAssateagueRestorationProject occursseveralmilessouthoftheisland’s northerntip,Bierlysaid.

CarozzasaidHarrisplanstoorganizeameetingwiththeCorpssometime afterLaborDay.

Whilesuchameetingwouldn’tpush theCorpsintoimmediateactionsince it’sdependentoncongressionalfunding, Lazosaidameetingcouldbebeneficial forhelpingofficialsunderstandthe Corps’limitations.

Lazosaidtheycouldtellthem,“This iswhatwe’vekindofalreadylookedat, ourlimitationswhenitcomestothe navigationvesselsandthecurrentauthoritiesthatallowustoproceeddown certainpaths.Wecanmentiontheeffortoflookingatthat25-year-oldstudy toseeifthere’sapossiblesolutionthere, comprehensivesolutions.”

Lazothinkstheinformationabout the Corps’positioncouldhelpinform officialsonhowtoproceedwiththeir inletsolutions,whileanysolutionthey mightcomeupwithwouldprobably happenseparatelyfromtheCorps.

DNRECtoreopenThePointatCapeHenlopenStateParkonSept.1

DNRECwillreopenThePointat CapeHenlopenStatePark,includinga stretchofoceanbeachanddunes,anda half-milealongthebayshoreline,on Friday,Sept.1.Thebaysidebeachwill remaincloseduntilOct.1foruseby shorebirdsmigratingsouthforthewinter.

Theareatoreopenincludesastretch ofoceanbeachanddunesthatwaspreviouslyclosedonMarch1.

Since1993,ThePointhasclosedannuallyeachMarchforthebenefitof

threatenedandendangeredbeachnestersandmigratoryshorebirds,inc ludingredknot,pipingplovers, oystercatchers,leastternsandother species.

TheDNRECagencieshaveworked togethersince1990toimplementa managementplantoincreasebeachnesterandmigratoryshorebirdpopulations.

Formoreinformation,contactCape HenlopenStateParkat(302)645-8983, orstopbytheparkoffice.

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ReinventingDelawareisback

Ideasubmissionsare nowbeingaccepted

ThePeteduPontFreedomFoundation(PDFF)thisweekannouncedthe returnoftheAnnualReinventing DelawareDinner,scheduledfor Wednesday,Nov.8,attheAudionat theSTARTower,situatedontheUniversityofDelaware’sNewarkcampus.

“Asabeaconofinnovation,this year’seventpromisestobringtogether visionaries,businessleaders,communitystakeholders,andcreativeminds fromacrossthestatetofostercollaborationandshare groundbreakingideas aimedatcatalyzingjobgrowth,enhancingtheeconomy,andmaking

Delawareanevenbetterplacetolive, work,andraiseafamily,”organizers said.

ReinventingDelawareoffersanopportunityforthepublictosubmittheir ideasforachancetojoinanexclusive gatheringofindustryinfluencersfor dinner,whichislimitedto100guests. PDFFisinvitingthepublictosubmit theirvisionaryideasthroughtheir website,nowthroughSept.30.Ideas canbeconceptual,andcreativityisencouraged.

Duringthedinner,participantswill presenttheirideasandengageinaninteractivevotingprocesstohighlight themostpromisingproposals,fostering anatmosphereofcollaborationand forward-thinking.Guestswillreceivea

three-coursemealaccompaniedbyan openbar.Post-event,acommitteewill evaluatealloftheideaspresentedand selectthebestideastojointhefirst phaseoftheprovenideadevelopment process.Theideaswillprogressivelybe whittleddowntoatopthree,andthe finalistswillcontinuethroughthe processdesignedtotransformtheirvisionaryconceptsintoaction.Atthe endofthesix-monthprocess,oneexceptionalideawillbehonoredasthe topideaoftheyearandwinacash prizetopropeltheirideaforward.

Previousideasfosteredthroughthe processincludeZipCodeWilmington, InternDelaware,TheWarehouse,Pay forSuccess,WilmInvest,Wilmington GreenBox,DelawareCreativeEconomy,andmostrecently,CleanHydrogen,ZeroHomelessness,Spotlight Delawareand#Move2Delaware.

“Thestructuretowhichanideais developedandbroughttofruitionin sixmonthsthat’ssomethingthatprobablytookmesixyearstobuild,”said

AndrewCottone,2023Reinventing DelawareWinnerandPresident& CEOofAdesis.“I’mreallyexcited aboutthefutureentrepreneursinthe StateofDelawarepartneringwiththe PeteduPontFreedomFoundation. They’regoingtobeabletoavoidalot ofthemistakesIlearnedthehard way.”

The9thAnnualReinventing DelawareisbeingsponsoredbyBarclays,theUniversityofDelaware’s HORNEntrepreneurship,Discover BankandJPMorganChase.Sponsorshipopportunitiesarestillavailable, andallproceedswilldirectlycontribute totheideadevelopmentprocess.

Tosubmitanidea,exploresponsorshipavenues,orlearnmoreabout ReinventingDelaware,visitpetedupontfreedomfoundation.org/reinventing-delaware.Thesubmission windowwillremainopenuntilSept. 30,withinvitationssettobedisseminatedinearlyOctober.

SpecialOlympicssummercampgetssupportfromlocalgroups

AbigcomponentoftheSpecial Olympicsishavingasummercamp forthecommunitywithspecialneeds tohaveaweekendoffun,gamesand enjoythecompanyoftheirfriends. ThelocationisattheDelawareState PolicefacilityknownasCampBarnes nearBethanyBeach.

Thedatesforthetwo-daycamp thisyearwereAug.5-6and13-14. Therewere60to80special-needs participantsateachcamp.

ForyearstheFraternalOrderof Police16ofOceanViewandthe LordBaltimoreLionsClubhave participatedinhelpingwiththis event.TheFOPhasbeenaskedto providetwomembersfornighttime security,andtheLionshavecooked hotdogsandhamburgersforthe campersforthelastnight’sevening meal.Additionally,FOP16hasprovidedpersonnelforsecurityatthe PolarBearPlungesinRehoboth BeachthatsupportSpecialOlympics Delaware.

“Thepeoplethatattendthecamp havethebesttimewithmanyactivitiestokeepthembusy,”supporters said.“Thelastnighttheydressupin crazyoutfitsanddancethenight awaywithDJ-providedmusic.The peopleinchargeareveryappreciative oftheservicesthatbothgroupsprovide.Toourlocalcommunity,please

continuetosupporttheSpecial Olympicswithcontributionsand service.”

FOPmemberswhohelpedthis

yearwereJohnMeilkejohn,JoeRinaldi,AlbertWeir,DavidBuchanan, MarkBurton,LeonMyers,Gino NatleandPaulBolton.

CoastalPoint•Submitted

TheFraternalOrderofPolice16andtheLordBaltimoreLionsClubdonatedtheir timetohelpsummercampsatCampBarnesforSpecialOlympicsDelaware.

August31

ButterfliesandBlooms —Butterfliesand Blooms:AnIntroductiontoButterfliesand SummerBloomsoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswillbeattheGardensfrom9to10:30 a.m.VolunteereducatorMargaretKimmeland volunteerswilllearnaboutsummerbutterflies, idenitfyingthemandtheroleofnectar,host plantsandbloomsinthelifecycleofbutterflies.TheclassconcludesbyexploringthePiet OudolfMeadowwithvolunteers.Thecostof theclassis$10foradultsandchildrenare free.Children16andunderareadmittedfree totheGardenswhenaccompaniedbyanadult, andmembersarealsoadmittedforfree.Nonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Reservationsaremandatory,andmustbemadeat delawaregardens.org/events.

September1

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeapinwheelandexplorewindpower. Thisisfree,andavailablethroughSept.30 assupplieslast.Youthmust pickupthekits themselves.

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

September2

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC at36405Cl ubhouseRoadonSaturday,Sept. 2,8:00to10:30-isha.m.,featuringhomemadecakes,pies,cookiesandsweettreats. Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

UsedBookSale— St.Martha’sEpiscopal Churchishostingausedbooksalefrom9 a.m.to1p.m.

ModelTrainYardSale— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubwillhostaModelTrain YardSalefrom8a.m.to1p.m.atthe DelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseinSelbyville.Everythinginmodeltrainswillbeoffer edforsale,andtherewillalsobefive majoroperatingtrainlayoutsindoors.There willalsobeaspecialappearancebythe ShoreBoyzRailroadClubMobileDisplay.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

LocalFleeMarket— TherewillbeaLocal FleeMarketat32548RoxanaRoadfrom8 a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbefood,clothes,accessories,localbusinesses,afittingroom, DonFelipe’sburgers,302customtintforcars andmore .Formoreinformation,call(302) 864-3179.

September5

CoastalPoint•Filephotos PhotosfromvariouspastJazzFuneraleventsheld everyyearattheBethanyBeachBoardwalk,celebratingthedeathofsummer.

TheTownofBethanyBeachis unlikeanyotherAtlanticcoastbeach townonLaborDay.TheBethany Beachboardwalkwillbethesetting forthe38thannualBethanyBeach JazzFuneral.

CarolynBacon,Marilyn PanagopoulosandMarieWright,the assistantchairwomenofthisyear’s JazzFuneral,describeitasthe“most unusualEndofSummerCelebration inthecountry.”

OnLaborDayMonday,Sept.4, BethanyBeachJazzFuneralactivities willbeginatabout5:30p.m.atthe northendoftheboardwalk.With thesoundsofjazzmusicandmourning,acasketiscarrieddownthe boardwalk.Butthepeopleonthe boardwalkarenotmourningtheloss ofanindividual.Thoughsummerofficiallyendswiththefallequinoxon Sept.22thisyear,LaborDaymarks theunofficialendoflifeofthesum-

merseasonattheDelawarebeaches.

AttheJazzFuneral,spectatorscan joininafuneralprocessionof mourners,alongwiththecombined forcesofthreeDixielandjazzbands, thatwillcarryacasketwithadecoratedmannequinrepresenting“Summerof2023”toitsfinalrestingplace attheboardwalkbandstand.The BethanyBeachJazzFuneralisbased onthejazzfuneralsheldinNewOrleans.

ParticipantsintheJazzFuneral wearblackshrouds,darksunglasses orcostumes.Somecarryflowersor reeds,andothershavelargeumbrellasorbouncinglaceparasolstocall tomindaproperNewOrleansfuneral.Mournerswillpretendtoweep intohandkerchiefsandcarry“restin peace”signs.Duringtheprocession, thebandsplaysomberfuneralmusic. Butoncetheyreachthebandstand, theygoup-tempotocelebratethe

endofsummer.

“It’sextremelyclever,”said Panagopoulos.“Alittlesadandalot ofsilly.”

“Somemayweepandcryfor dearlydepartedSummer.Others dresstothehiltincostumes,asthey wouldiftheywereattendingaNew Orleansjazzfuneral,”Panagopoulos said.“Everyonesmilesandlaughsat thetongue-in-cheekhumorthatpervadestheJazzFuneral,andallare encouragedtosingalongwiththe Dixielandbands.”

TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral isoneofonlyafeweventsinthe countrywhereallparticipantsareencouragedtojoinintheevent—in thiscase,themockfuneralprocession—accordingtochairwoman Wright,whoalsoportrays“Sister Marie”intheevent.

“Beingabletoshedafewtearsfor ‘DearlyDepartedSummer’isthe

onlyrequirementforthosewhojoin theprocession,”Wrightsaid.“Visitorsandlocalsofallagesareinvited tojointheprocessionandhaveas muchfunastheywantattheJazz Funeral.Weinvitethosewhoattend todressupintheirfavoritecostumes andhaveagreattime.”

AnoverviewoftheBethany BeachJazzFuneralcanbefoundat theevent’swebsite,atwww.jazz-funeral.com.Thesiteprovidesalighthearted,comprehensiveviewofthe event’selementsdedicatedtothe summerseason’sfinalday.

The“EndofSummerCelebration”actuallybeginsonFridayafternoon,withasilentauctionheldto raisefundsforcharity,accordingto eventorganizers,thisyearonFriday, Sept.1,at3p.m.atBethanyBlues restaurantat6N.PennsylvaniaAv-

JazzFuneral,silentauctionsetforLaborDayweekendinBethanyBeach

enue.AllfundsraisedbytheBethany BeachJazzFuneralSilentAuctiongo directlytotheAmericanRedCross ofDelmarvathisyear.

“Ourthanksgotoallthosewho contributedmerchandiseandgiftsto theBethanyBeachJazzFuneral SilentAuction,”Baconsaid.“We weredelightedtoreceivemultiple donationsofvaluablegiftcertificates forrestaurantmeals,wonderful eclecticmerchandise,andafinecollectionoforiginaljewelry.”

Thosewhohaveprovidedsupport bydonatinggiftcertificatesormerchandisefortheJazzFuneralSilent Auctionrepresentabroadspectrum ofbusinessesintheresortarea.

TheauctionitemsincluderestaurantgiftcertificatesfromCottage

Café,Mango’srestaurant,DiFebo’s restaurant,TheCrabBag,Sedona, Nantucket’s,SaltedRim,Ropewalk, Twining’sLobsterShanty,thePenguinDiner,Maureen’sIceCream, Nick’sHouseofRibs,Patsy’s,The OriginalGreeneTurtle,Grotto Pizza,Piepizzarestaurant,Five GuysBurgers&Fries,Mancini’s restaurant,BajaBeachHouseGrill, BethanyBlues,TheParkwayrestaurantandothers.

AttendeescansilentlybidondistinctivejewelrysetsfromTKODesigns,SilverStockpileandCoronado Jewelers.Theywillfindbooksfrom BethanyBeachBooks,popcornfrom Fisher’sPopcorn,carpetcleaning fromBrasure’sCarpetCare,and miniature-golfpassesfromOldPro Golf,CaptainJack’sGolfand GarfieldMiniGolf,aswellasbottles offinewinefromBeachLiquors, BethanyLiquors,“afriend”and

LighthouseLiquors.

Thereisanassortmentofgifts, furnitureandnauticalitemsfrom FenwickFloat-Ors,TidepoolToys& Games,MillvillePetShop,Paradise Gifts,ElainetheArtist,SeaLevel, Yesterday’sToys&Games,Dave’s TreasureHunt,BethanyResortFurnishings,BethanyFloorCoverings, Christy’sKeepsakesand“afriend.”

Alsoavailablearegraphicdesign andpublicrelationsservicesfrom QuietResortsPublicRelationsand OceanCityAdvertisingAgency,auto servicesfromHocker’sCarWash andClarksvilleGoodyearService, sportswearfromBennettOrchards andWhiteMarlinMall,andgolf servicesfromBearTrapDunesand SeaDogsGolfPackages,aswellas legalservicesfromScott&Shuman, andphotographyservicesfromFern EisnerPhotography.

PerpetualBethanyBeachJazzFu-

neralsupportingsponsorsarethe TownofBethanyBeach,Bethany Blues,Pie,BurbageProperties,DiamondStatePhotography,Birdsong Gardens,InstreamEnergyRecovery Systems,WhiteMarlinMall,TKO Designs,BethanyBeachBooks,The Parkway,HarpoonHanna’s,Patsy’s, BethanyTownCenter,Dave’sTreasureHunt,EastCoastPromotion& ResearchGroup,theParishofSt. Ann,CoastalPointPublications,“a friend”andCandyKitchens.

TheJazzFuneralisalsocelebratingthereturnofoneoflastyear’s successfulevents,accordingtoPaul Jankovic,theJazzFuneralchairman.

“WewanttothankallthoseassociatedwiththeParishofSt.Annin BethanyBeachforcontributingto thisyear’sJazzFuneral.HollyKiain Selbyvillegenerouslydonateda brand-new2024KiaSorrento,a trendysportutilityvehicleworth about$34,000,totheParishofSt. Ann.”

Jankovicannouncedthatthe drawingforthewinneroftheKia willhappenattheJazzFuneralon LaborDayMondayattheBethany bandstand.

“AlexisSclamadeservesspecial thanksforchoosingtheJazzFuneral tohostaspecialdrawingforthenew SUV.Thisshouldcreatesomeextra excitementatthefinaleofourevent,” hesaid.

VolunteerregistrationopenforCoastalCleanup

Volunteersthroughoutthestateare beingencouragedtojointhe2023 DelawareCoastalCleanup,theannual one-daycoordinatedstatewidetrash cleanupeventonSaturday,Sept.23, from9a.m.tonoon,withonlinevolunteerregistrationnowopen.

HostedbyDNRECandnowinits 36thyear,theeventwillbeheldat45 sitestohelpkeepDelaware’sbeaches andwaterwaysfreeoftrash.

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

“Fouryearsafterthelaunchofour KeepDELitterFreeinitiative,weare seeingDelawareansofallagesand communitiescomingtogethertokeep ourneighborhoods,coastlinesand outdoorspacesclearoflitter,”Carney said.“Over1,200volunteerscameout tolastyear’sDelawareCoastal Cleanuptohelpinourstatewide cleanupefforts.Thankyoutoallvolunteerswhoparticipateinourefforts tokeepourstatebeautiful.”

“Lastyear,thenumberofvolunteerswhojoinedustopickuptrash fromourbeaches,waterwaysandwetlandsdoubled.Thisyear,wehopethat evenmoreDelawareansandvisitorsof allageswillgivetheirtimeforone daytomakeadifference,”said DNRECSecretaryShawnM.Garvin.

“Wealsocontinuetoencouragevolunteerstomakeeverydayacleanup dayinDelawareduringthemonthof September—andthroughoutthe year.”

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.

Volunteersarealsobeingencouragedtobringtheirown5-gallon bucketstocollecttrash,emptyingthe

bucketsintoconsolidatedtrashbags toreducethenumberofplasticbags goingtolandfills.

Findideasabouthowtogetinvolvedinthe2023DelawareCoastal CleanuponFacebookandTwitter. Volunteersinboththecoordinated eventonSept.23andthemonth-long campaigncanpostphotosonfacebook.com/DelawareDNRECfora chancetowina2023DelawareState Parkspassandaprizebag.Volunteers canpostphotosasoftenastheylike throughoutthemonth,witheach photocountingasaoneentry.Allvolunteersshouldalsoreporttheirfindingsandarebeinginvitedtoshare photosthroughtheCoastalCleanup page.Resultswillbeupdatedduring allmonthlongandwillappearonan interactivemap.

Lastyear,1,180volunteerscleaned up6,248poundsoftrashfromwaterways,wetlandsandothernatural areas.Thetopfivetrashitemscollectedwere:12,280cigarettebutts; 4,986plasticandglassbeveragebottlesandcans;4,852foodwrappers andcontainers;300balloons;and459 plasticbags—halfthenumberfrom theyearbefore.

Cleaninguplocallymakesabig differencestatewideandkeepstrash

fromenteringwaterwaysandmaking itswaytobeachesandbeyond,officialsemphasized.DNRECsuggested severalwaystohelpmakeadifference allyearlong:

•Beproactivebypickinguptrash nearyourhometokeepyourneighborhoodclean.

•Followacarry-in/carryoutplan andtakealltrashwithyouwhenvisitingoutdoorspaces,suchasDelaware StateParks,DNRECwildlifeareas, DelawareNationalEstuarineResearchReservelocations,andcounty orlocalparks.

•Packabagandrubbergloves whenyoutakeawalk,goforahike, gohuntingorfishing,etc.,tocollect andcarryouttrashyoufindalongthe way.

•Recycleapplicableitemsthrough in-homerecyclingordesignateddropofflocations.Learnmoreat de.gov/recycling.

DNRECofficialsremindedeveryonetoweargloveswhenpickingup trashandtowashhandsthoroughly aftercleanupactivities.Moreinformationandvolunteerregistrationcan befoundatde.gov/coastalcleanup.

Volunteersalsocanemailquestionsto DNREC_Coastal_Cleanup@delaware .gov.

BeauxArtsBallreturningtocelebrateRAL

Afteradecade,theRehobothArt League’sBeauxArtsBallisreturning aspartofthenonprofit’s85thanniversarycelebration,andticketsare nowonsale.Onceahighlightof thesummersocialseasoninRehoboth,thisyear’sballwillbeheld Saturday,Sept.23,from6to11p.m. attheCampArrowheadpropertyin Lewes.

Thisyear’sballtakestheFrench Impressionistmovementasitstheme, andattendeeswillbeimmersedin

lushgardendecorakintothat whichinspiredthepaintingsof Monet.EventchairL.DrexelDavison leadsthefestivities,which includesacocktailhour,complete withastringtrio,followedbyaseated dinner.Livingvineswillbedesigned todelightguestswhiletheyenjoyadditionalentertainmentfromanelectricviolinist,solovocalist,andlater dancemusicfromDJShelly.Theoptionalcostumecontestwillrecognize outstandingcreativeminds.Guests

notincostumeshouldoptforcocktail attire,organizerssaid.

ThemasqueradecostumeBeaux ArtsBallisabelovedtraditionofRehobothArtLeaguemembersand friends,theynoted.AftertheRehobothArtLeaguewasfoundedin 1938,theannualsummercostume Artists’Ballbeganthefollowingyear andcontinuedforthenext40yearsto supporttheartsorganizationsprograms.Inmorerecentyears,theevent hasbeenrevivedtomarkmilestone

anniversariesforthenonprofit.This yearisnoexception.TheBall’sproceedswillsupporttheartleague’seducationandoutreachprograms,which providefreeartsexperiencestounderservedcommunitiesinSussexCounty. Ticketscost$250perpersonand areavailableonlineatrehobothartleague.org.Parkingwillbeavailable atCampArrowhead,orguestsmay choosetorideaJollyTrolley,provided byRAL,fromLoveCreekElementarySchool.

AnnualChocolateTastingplannedatstatepark

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopen StateParkwillhosttheirannual ChocolateTastingFestivalonSaturday,Sept.9,attheOfficer’sClubin

thePark,from1to4p.m.Attendees willwanttomarktheircalendarsright away.

Therewillbeplentyofchocolate

forallandplentyofroomtoparkat theOfficer’sClub.Parkentryfeesare ineffectandarenotincluded.

TheChocolateTastingfeatures chocolatecandyandbakedgoodspreparedbylocalvolunteers.Admission totheeventcosts$8andincludes ticketsgoodforsixtastes.Additional tastesgofor50centsapiece.There willalsobeaselectionofchocolate bakedgoodstotakehomefromthe bakesaletableforagiftorfamily treat.(Attendeesareaskednotto bringtheirowncontainers.)

Forthosethatarefeelinglucky, therewillalsobea50/50raffle.

“AfamilyvisittotheParkoffersa widearrayofactivitiestohelpwork offthatchocolatehigh,”organizers said.“Therearetrailstosuitevery walker.Oryoucanborrowabicycleat theBikeBarnandridearoundthe park.Yourchildrencanenjoyhoursof funontheequipmentinthenew playground.Thewholefamilycan playdiscgolfonthecourseacrossthe streetfromtheplayground.Notto mentionthebeach.Andthesearejust afewoftheactivitiesavailabletoPark

visitors.So,gatherfriends,jointhe fun,andindulgeinthechocolate! Parkentrancefeeswillbeapplicable.”

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopen StateParkisanon-profitorganization madeupofvolunteerswhodonate theirtimetopromote“oneofthe crownjewels”ofDelaware’sstate parks.

Theyarestronglycommittedto publiceducationabouttheparkand believethateducationleadstoappreciation,conservationandpreservation. Inadditiontotheireducationalactivities,Friendsvolunteersparticipateina monthlyTrailsDayandavarietyof otherdirectactivitieswithinthePark. Finally,FriendsraisemoneyforspecificParkprojects,suchastheBike Barn,theparkplayground,andtherecentadditionofthreewaterfountains inthepark.

Formoreinformationaboutthe Friendscurrentandpastprojectsand forinformationaboutjoiningorvolunteering,visittheirwebsite atwww.friendsofcapehenlopen.org, emailthematfochsp@gmail.comor callthemat(302)858-6127.

InlandBaysGardenCenterofferingtour

TheInlandBaysGardenCenteris offeringitscustomersaprivatetourof theDelawareBotanicGardens (DBG)withtourguidesCarolMcCloud,VPoftheDBGBoardofDirectorsandHRdirector,andStephen PryceLea,directorofhorticultureand educationalprogramming.Thetouris beingofferedonTuesday,Sept.19, from10a.m.to1p.m.DBGisclosed tothepubliconTuesdays,sothe IBGCgroupwilltheonlyguestsat thegardensatthattime.

Tourgoerswilllearnaboutthehis-

toryoftheDelawareBotanicGardens,aswellasallitscompletedfeaturesonthe37-acreproperty.Itisa walkingtour.

ThepathwaysareallADA-compliant.VisitorswillseetheworldrenownedPietOudolf2-acre meadow,whichbloomsfromJune throughfallwith70,000perennial plantsandgrasses.Theotherareas theywillseeinclude:

•TheFollyGarden,with37,500 floweringbulbs,shrubsandtreesand anewreflectingpool;

•TheLearningGarden,withits non-tidalfreshwaterwetland;

•TheEast&WestWoodland EdgeGardens(floweringthroughout spring,summerandfall);

•Fiveinlanddunes;

•12.5acresoftheWoodlandGardensandpaths;

•WoodlandBridge;

•1,000feetofwaterfrontonPepperCreek;

•LivingShorelinerestorationand viewingplatform;

•TheRhyneGarden,with12,000

nativeplants,300floweringshrubs and34seedlessredmapletrees, bloomingfromMaythroughAugust;

•TheCharlesAndersonFamily HollyTreeCollection;and

•TheAzaleaCollection.

Tourgoerswillalsobeprovided withacomplimentary“FallEquinox” lunchinthegardenpreparedbyHolly FlutyDempsey,founderofReWild Delmarva.

Formoreinformationortoregister, visit inlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivaleventssetforSept.8-9

TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommercewillpresentthe45thAnnualBethany BeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalon Saturday,Sept.9,from10a.m.to5 p.m.Celebratingits45thyear,the annualevent,locatedindowntown BethanyBeach,hostsmorethan 100juriedartiststoshowcaseand selltheirwork.Thefeaturedartists bringuniquecreationsrepresenting avarietyofdifferentmediums,includingpaintings,photography, woodwork,metalwork,clay,baskets andjewelry.

Thefestivalweekendwillbegin onFriday,Sept.8,attheMeetthe ArtistsReceptionhostedby GalleryOne.IntheeventsponsoredbyComcast,attendeescan enjoyaneveningoflightfarewith the15partnerartistsofGallery One,locatedat32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView,from5to7p.m. Winetastingswillbeofferedby SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery.

ThereceptionisanRSVP-only event.Allregisteredattendeeswill qualifytowinanoriginalMary BodeByrdpainting.

SupportedbyTaylorBank,the commemorativeArtsFestivalevent

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TentslinethebandstandareaandtheboardwalkinBethanyBeachduringapastBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival.

onSaturday,Sept.9,willfeature funforthewholefamily.Theday willincludeaChildren’sAreafrom theFreemanArtsPavilion’sArt AccessInitiative.Patronsarebeing invitedtostopbythechildren’s craftareabythebasketballcourts attheChristianConferenceCenter andTownofBethanyBeach’splaygroundtobeapartoftheart. Shopperscanalsoenjoyaliveradio broadcastbyDanaMcDonaldfrom 9a.m.tonoononHollywood Street.

Throughoutthedurationofthe event,therewillbeasilentauction, featuringworksofartdonatedby thefestival’sartists.Localbusinessesarealsowelcometodonate tothesilentauctionandshould contact events@thequietresorts.com formoreinformation.Allproceeds fromthesilentauctionwillsupport theartsprogramsoflocalelementaryschoolsintheQuietResorts Region.

From1to4p.m.onSaturday, Sept.9,BeachLiquorsissponsoringaticketedWine&Cheese TastingeventhostedattheHarvest TideSteakhouseeventspace,locatedintheheartofthefestivalat 98GarfieldParkway,onthesecond floor,inBethanyBeach.Morethan 60differentwinesin12tastings willbefeatured.Ticketsareavailablefor$30 atthequiestresorts.com.Aportion oftheproceedswillbenefitlocal elementaryschoolartprograms.

EventsponsorsincludeSouthernDelawareTourism;Supporting SponsorTaylorBank;TransportationSponsorRenewalbyAndersen;MediaSponsorstheCoastal Point,ForeverMedia—TheWave andTodayMediaGroup;Volunteer &ArtistsSponsorHeather’sHome Works;SignatureSponsorsBeach Liquors,Comcast,FreemanArts Pavilion,SaltedVinesVineyard& Winery;ParkwoodEntranceSponsorMcKeeBuilders;FestivalSponsorCreativeConcepts;Silent AuctionSponsorJayne’sReliable; ShoppingBagSponsorsBerkshire Hathaway,TheEvergreeneCompaniesandVacasaDE;andCommunicationSponsorDelmarva Two-WayRadio.

Attendeesarebeingencouraged toshopnotonlythefestivalbut localbusinesses,aswellastoexplorethearea’smanylocalartgalleries.Abusinessdirectorycanbe requestedorfoundonthequietresorts.comtoplanafun-filled weekend.Formoreinformationon theBethanyBeachBoardwalkArts Festival,visitBethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall(302)5392100.

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Moreartiststentslinetheparkinglotattheboardwalk.

AARPseeks2023AndrusAwardforCommunityServicenominees RALtohostbustrip toBarnesFoundation

AARPDelawareisnowaccepting nominationsforits2023AndrusAward forCommunityService,whichhonors Delawareans50orolderwhoaresharing theirexperience,talentandskillstoenrichthelivesoftheircommunitymembers.

“AARPDelawareisexcitedtoshinea lightonDelawareanswhoareusingwhat they’velearnedinlifetomakeadifferenceinthelivesaroundthem,”said GeorgeMeldrum,AARPDelawarestate president.“Ourawardeestrulybringto lifethespiritofservicethatexemplifies theworkofAARP.”

Nominationswillbeevaluatedby AARPDelawarebasedonhowthevolunteer’sworkhasimprovedthecommunity,reflectedAARP’svisionand mission,andinspiredothervolunteers. Theawardrecipientwillbeannounced inearlyfall.

AARPDelawareAndrusAwardfor CommunityServicenomineesmust meettheseeligibilityrequirements:

•Nomineemustbe50orolder.

•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmusthavebeenperformedona volunteerbasis,withoutpay.Volunteers receivingsmallstipendstocoverthe costsassociatedwiththevolunteeractivityareeligible.

•Theachievements,accomplishments,orserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmustreflectAARP’svision andpurpose.

•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmustbereplicableandprovideinspirationforotherstovolunteer.

•Partisanpoliticalachievements,accomplishmentsorservicemaynotbe considered.

•Couplesorpartnerswhoperform servicetogetherarealsoeligible;however, teamsarenoteligible.

•PreviousAndrusAwardrecipients arenoteligible.

•VolunteersservingontheAndrus Awardselectioncommitteearenoteligible.

•AARPstaffmembersarenoteligible.

•Thisisnotaposthumousaward. ContactCarlosdelosRamosatcdelosramos@aarp.orgforfurtherinformationandanominationform.The applicationdeadlineisSept.30.

TheAARPAndrusAwardforCommunityServiceisanannualawardsprogramdevelopedtohonorindividuals whoseserviceisauniqueandvaluable contributiontosociety.Lastyear,AARP recognized49individualsandcouples fromaroundthecountry.

TheRehobothArtLeagueon Thursday,Oct.12,willhostatriptoexperiencetheBarnesFoundationin Philadelphia,anditscollectionofclassic andmodernart.Thecoachwillleave Rehobothat8a.m.andreturnby6p.m. ArtcollectorAlbertC.BarnescharteredtheBarnesin1922toteachpeoplefromallwalksoflifehowtolookat art.Overthreedecades,hecollected someoftheworld’smostimportantimpressionist,post-impressionistand modernpaintings,includingworksby Renoir,Cézanne,MatisseandPicasso. HedisplayedthemalongsideAfrican masks,NativeAmericanjewelry,Greek antiquitiesanddecorativemetalwork. Barneswasastrongsupporterof progressiveeducationandsocialjustice, andheworkedcloselywithBlackcommunitiesinthebeliefthatpeople— likeart—shouldnotbesegregated. Advanceticketpurchase—which includescoachbustravel,entryintothe Barnesandlunch—isrequired.Also inc ludedisexpeditedcheck-inandprioritycollectionaccess,aguidedtourand a10percentdiscountintheBarnes Shop.

Thegroup’sbusleavesfromtheRehobothGatewayShoppingCenter,betweenFreshMarketandBed,Bath& BeyondonRoute1.Check-inbeginsat 7:30a.m.andthebusdepartsRehoboth at8a.m.sharp.Thebuswillleavethe Barnesat4p.m.,withananticipatedreturntimetoRehobothat6p.m.

TicketsforRAL’sBarnesFoundationbustripcost$100perpersonand mustbepurchasedbySept.24.Tickets canbepurchasedonlineatrehobothartleague.orgorbyphoneat(302)2278408,ext.204.Spaceislimited,sothose wishingtogoarebeingadvisedtopurchaseticketsassoonaspossible.The deluxebushasrestroomaccommodationsavailableonboard.

Fuccinamedto MontclairState UniversityDean’sList

MontclairStateUniversityrecently congratulatedKiraFucciofMillsboro onbeingnamedtotheSpring2023 Dean’sList.Fucciisalinguistics major.

Fucciwasamongnearly6,000Red HawksnamedtotheSpring2023 Dean’sList.Toqualify,studentsmust earnaGPAof3.5orhigher.

MontclairStateUniversityisaresearchdoctoralinstitutionwithahistorydatingbackto1908.The universitytodayhas13collegesand schoolsthatservemorethan21,000 undergraduateandgraduatestudents withmorethan300doctoral,master’s andbaccalaureateprograms,situated ona252-acresuburbancampus12 milesfromNewYorkCity.

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InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDaynears

TomarkInternationalOverdose AwarenessDayandcommemoratethe thousandsofliveslostinDelawareto theopioidepidemic,atTAcKaddiction plannedtohostapubliceventthisweek inGeorgetown.

InternationalOverdoseAwareness Dayisthelargestannualcampaignto endoverdose,rememberthosewhohave diedfromoverdose,andacknowledge thegriefofthefamilyandfriendsleft

behind.Agrassrootsnonprofitfounded byDonandJeanneKeister,wholost their adultson,Tyler,toanaccidental overdose,atTAcKaddictionplannedto host:

•Georgetown(TheCircle)—On Thursday,Aug.31,beginningat7p.m., atTAcKaddictioninvitedthecommunitytocometogethertocommemorate theliveslosttooverdose,providelocal resourcesandsupport,andoffermes-

sagesofremembrance,healingand hope.(Contactamy.rust@attackaddiction.orgordawn.hess-fischer@attackaddiction.orgformoreinformation.)

“

WhileatTAcKaddictionandso manyotherorganizations,government agenciesandtreatmentprovidersare workinghardtoreducetheimpactof theopioidepidemicinourstate,we musttaketimetohonorandremember theliveslosttothiscrisisandtheim-

pactthoselosseshavehadonfamily, friendsandtheentireDelawarecommunity,”saidDonKeister.“OuratTAcK addictionmemberswillbeout…in Georgetowntorememberthoselives lost,andtoprovidepreventionand treatmentresourcestomembersofour community.”

TolearnmoreaboutatTAcKaddiction,visitthewebsiteathttps://www.attackaddiction.org/.

FOCHSPhostingannualbirdseedsalethisfall

Birdseedissubjecttosupplychain problems.Evenso,theFriendsofCape HenlopenStateParkannouncedthis weekthattheyhavefoundareliable supplyforthisyear’sbirdseedsale.So, onceagain,theirannualsaleoffersan economicalwaytostockuponseedfor thewinterthisyear.Nowisthetimeto submitanorder.

Theitemsavailable—allpremium seeds—includeseveraltypesofsunflowerseeds,peanuts,thistle,safflower, suetandanumberoftypesofwildbird seedmixes.Therearemorethan17 choicesastovarietyandsizeofbag. Thisyear’ssupplierisanewone,and someseedbagsizes,andnameshave changed,sothosewhowishtoorder shouldreadtheformcarefully.

Theydonothavetoleavehometo order.TheorderformscanbedownloadedfromtheFriends’websiteat http://www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org/. Thereisalinktotheorderform.Order formscanalsobepickedupinpersonat theparkofficeandnaturecenter.Prices arelistedontheform.Friends’members areeligiblefora10percentdiscount.

SaleChairSandeeCoylesaidshe wantseveryonetohaveplentyoftime tomakeselectionsthisyear.ThepickupdateisOct.14,andordersmaybe placeduntilSept.27.Completedforms shouldbesent,alongwithacheck,to: BirdseedSale,c/oFOCHSP,P.O.Box 132,Nassau,DE19969.

Thosewhoordercanpickuptheir bagsofseedonOct.14atCapeHenlopenStatePark’sMaintenanceGarage between10a.m.andnoon.Friend’svolunteers —appropriatelymasked—will betheretoloadtheseedintobuyers’ cars.

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopenState Parkisanon-profitorganizationmade upofvolunteerswhodonatetheirtime topromote“oneofthecrownjewels”of Delaware’sstateparks.Theyarestrongly

committedtopubliceducationabout theparkandbelievethateducation leadstoappreciation,conservationand preservation.Inadditiontotheireducationalactivities,Friendsvolunteersparticipate inamonthlyTrailsDayanda

varietyofotherdirectactivitieswithin thepark.Finally,Friendsraisemoney forspecificparkprojects,suchasthe BikeBarn,restorationoftheHawk Watch,andtheplayground.

Formoreinformationaboutthe

Friends’currentandpastprojects,and forinformationaboutjoiningorvolunteering,visittheirwebsiteat www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org,e-mail themat:fochsp@gmail.comorcall themat(302)858-6127.

TheTownofBethanyBeachwill continuetooffereventswellafterthe summerseasonends.Thenewly brandedSeasideConcertSerieswill featureshowsthroughtheendof October.NormallyheldonThursday nightsinthesummer,theconcerts willmovetoSaturdayandSunday nightsinSeptemberandOctober andbeginat6:30p.m.insteadof 7:30.

LaborDayweekendwillbeanexceptionandbridgethegapbetween thetwoseasons.ThelastThursday concertwillbeheldonThursday, Aug.31,andfeaturetheboyband tributeLargerThanLife,at7:30 p.m.

WeekendconcertsbeginthatSaturday,withperformancesbyclassic rockbandKategory5onSept.2and BeachBoystributeStillSurfin’on Sunday,Sept.3.Bothofthoseshows willbeginat7:30.Fireworkswill markthefinaletothesummerconcertswithadisplayfollowingthe Sundayconcert.Theywillbe launchedoffthebeachatWellington Parkway.

“Thisscheduleisawin-win,”says JuieMalewski,eventsdirector.“Itoffersentertainmentoptionsforour weekendvisitorsandpropertyowners,andsupportsthebusinessesthat

stayopeninthefall.”

Themovie“Maverick” willlaunch Friday-nightmoviesonFriday,Sept.

1,shownonthebeach.TheremainingthreeSeptembermovieswill movetothebandstand.Sept.15fea-

tures“Yesterday,”whichwasinspired byTheBeatles.TheconcertonSept. 16willpiggybackonthatwithaperformancebyBeatlemaniaAgain. Starttimeisstillduskorsunset,but thoseattendingshouldplantoarrive around7p.m.,sinceitgetsdarkearliernow.

BonfiresontheBeachwillreplace FridaymoviesbeginningOct.6. Theywillrunfrom6to8p.m. throughOct.27.TheTownwillprovidefreemarshmallows,roasting sticksandglowbraceletswhilesupplieslast.Alleventsaredependent onweatherandbeachconditions.

Trolleyservicewillcontinue throughmid-September,withthe normaloperatingschedule:9:30a.m. to10p.m.,withnoservicedailybetween12:30p.m.and1p.m.,and7 and7:30p.m.Parkingmetersand paystationsendonSept.15.

TheTownsponsorsmanyfree eventsforthebenefitofthecommunity.Fordetails,visitwww.townofbethanybeach.comunderActivities oranyofthelinkstotheirsocial mediasites.

AcrowdgathersatapasteventattheBethanyBeachBandstand.

OCEAN BLOCK

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 $2,800,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

CLOSE TO BEACH – NEW PRICE

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. MLS DESU2037658 JUST $579,900

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

MUST SEE

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 $329,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

POND VIEWS

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 $1,400,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Sandy Landing Rd., Dagsboro

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 $520,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

Ocean Way Estates,

Ocean View

Only 2 miles to the beautiful beaches at Bethany Beach. This cleared 90 x109 building lot is ready for your dream home. Public sewer is available, buyer will be responsible for the impact fee ($7700). A well will be required at buyer’s expense. No HOA currently. Community kayak/canoe launch on Assawoman Canal. Take advantage of this rare opportunity.

MLS DESU2045770 $239,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

LIKE NEW

Bethany Forest, Near Ocean View

You will love this magnificent custom-built home located on a private 1+ acre homesite. This stunning home has a lot to offer with a 2-story great room with built ins and gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, library/office, fabulous 4 season room, 1st floor primary bedroom, guest bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs are 2 additional guest rooms, guest bathroom, and large bonus room. Plus 3 car garage, deck, outdoor shower, shed and whole house generator. Community pool and tennis/pickleball courts.MLS DESU2045584 $869,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

Savannahs Landing, Ocean View

Adorable and charming home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac offers an inviting living room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, a wonderful eat-in kitchen with views of the fishpond and patio in the backyard, primary bedroom with updated bathroom, guest bedroom, guest bathroom, 3 season porch and garage. Community pool and tennis/pickleball courts. Located about 2 miles to the gorgeous beaches of Bethany Beach, the boardwalk, restaurants, and shopping.

MLS DESU2046076 $489,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

BOAT SLIP

South Shore Marina, Bethany Beach

A rare opportunity to own a boat slip in one of our area's most soon-to-be updated marinas along with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean. The boat slip is 35x15 and is currently rented until 10/31. Enjoy electricity and water on your dock after a long day of successful ocean fishing for flounder or just relax on your boat and enjoy all the fabulous activities around you. Prices are escalating for docks so now would be a good time to buy one.

MLS DESU2044988 $74,900

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

NEW PRICE

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 $477,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

TIME SHARE

Summer Place TS, Bethany Beach

Own week 36 at this Oceanside condo, the only timeshare vacation retreat in Bethany Beach. This furnished vacation getaway offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, loft area, fireplace, coastal decorating throughout, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining area, decks and 2 designated covered parking spaces. The community offers a pool. Walk to great restaurants, public lifeguarded beaches, state parks, miniature golf and so much more. Exchange thru worldwide RCI if you want to change the venue.

MLS DESU2037900 $4,499

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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

GalleryOnethisweekannouncedthe themeofitsSeptembershow,“LocalLandmarks,”opentothepublicthroughOct.3.

“Websterdefinesalandmarkasanobject suchasastoneortree,whichmarksthe boundaryofland,oraconspicuousobjecton landthatdefinesalocality,”galleryrepresentativessaid.“Thismonth,theartistsof GalleryOnearegivingusalookatallof

thoseandahistorylessontoboot.”

InLesleyMcCaskill’sacrylicpainting, “EnjoyingHenlopenStatePark,”shewrites, “thisparkhassomuchhistory,situatedonthe AtlanticandLewesBay.FromthetwolighthousesthathaveguidedshipstotheWorld WarIItowersthatguardedourcoasts.Luckily,thishasallbeenpreservedandhasbecome partofthecurrentlandscapefortoday’sgen-

erationtoappreciate.”

ForScottW.Broadfoot’spainting, “DelawareBreakwaterLighthouse,”inoil,the artistdescribeshisinspirationas:“Established in1885andvisiblefromtheshoresofCape HenlopenStatePark,theDelawareBreakwaterLighthouseisoneofDelaware’soldest lighthouses.”

CherylWisbrock’swatercolor,“Fenwick IslandLighthouse,”depictsayouthfullighthousethat’smorethan150yearsold.Itwas originallybuiltandownedbytheU.S.governmenttohelpprotectshipsfromgrounding ontheshore.Muchofthelandwassoldand convertedtoresidentialuse,andthelighthouseissurroundedbyhousingatproximity. Lighthouseownershipwastransferredtothe StateofDelawarein1981,anditisnow leasedtoandmaintainedbyaprivateorganizationofdedicatedcitizens.

“ForSouthernSussexCounty,thelighthouseisasignificantlandmark,havingbeen

lovinglyrestored.Itisopentothepublicseveraldaysaweek.”

ArtistCindyBeyer’sacrylic“Breakwater Beacon”showsherpassionfortheclassic landmark.

Inthisbeacharea,somelandmarkshave becomelandmarksintheheartsofchildren firstbeforeofficiallypassingintoserious adulthoodstatuslandmarks.Suchisthecase withLauraHickman’spastel,“BethanyBeach Boardwalk.”

“Sincetheearly1900s,youngkidshave heldatraditionof‘countingtheboards’of Bethany’sboardwalk.Smallerthanitsneighbors,ithasalwaysbeentheheartofthetown, andahistoric,belovedlandmark.”

So,too,“DollesattheMuseum,”inacrylic, byartistDaleSheldon,“reflectsthehistoryof alandmarkthatsymbolizedeverythinggood thatwasapartofatriptotheboardwalk. Whenyousawthatgiantorangesignyou knewyouhadarrivedatyourdestination: fun!”

“AftertheDollesboardwalkbusiness propertywassold,theCityofRehoboth foundanewhomefortheiriconicsign.Itis attachedtotheexterioroftheRehoboth BeachMuseumandnowgreetseveryoneas theycrossthecanalandenterthecity.”

MichelleMarshall’sacrylicpainting,“Gus &Gus,”lovinglydepictsaboardwalkdestinationthathasbeenprovidinghumbleboardwalkfareforhungrybeachgoerssince1956. “Thepaintingbeckonsyouinwitharetro vibe,youcanalmostsmellthecheesesteaks!”

Andwhatwouldatriptotheboardwalk bewithoutaferriswheel?InMaryBode Bryd’s“WheelofFun,”inacrylicmixed media,theviewerisbroughtbacktothefun andromanceofamagicalrideontheferris wheel.“Imaginebeinginthecaratthetop seeingthebeachandotherrideswiththe nightlightsbelow.”

ForalandmarkinOceanView,visit GalleryOnethismonthandenjoy“Local Landmarks.”Thegalleryisopendailyfrom 10a.m.to5p.m.

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W.ScottBroadfoot’s‘DelawareBreakwaterLighthouse’isjustoneofthefeaturedartworksduringGalleryOne’sSeptembershow,‘LocalLandmarks.’

ByMalloryPanuska OceanCityToday

Fromkitestocraftbeer,anarrayof eventswereapprovedrecentlybycouncilmembersforSeptemberandOctober datesindowntownOceanCity,Md.

Sunfestkitefestival

TheannualMarylandInternational KiteFestwilltentativelytakeplace Sept.21-24onthebeachbetween FourthandSixthstreets,followingapprovalofaprivateeventrequest.

Theevent,whichconsistsofgiant kitedisplays,sport-kitedemos,children’skitegiveaways,candydropsand generalsmall-kiteflying,willtentatively takeplacefrom9a.m.to7p.m.each day.

Accordingtoastaffreport,music willbeplayedfromasoundsystemat theKiteLoftstoreontheBoardwalkat FifthStreettoaccompanythedisplays andotherfestivities.

Theorganizerrequestednoplacementofsnowfencing,removalofall woodenwalkwaysandvolleyballnets, andrelocationofthebluebeachboxes againsttheseawallintheeventfootprint.

Thestaffreportsaidpublicworks staff willremovethewoodenwalkways andagreednottoputupsandfencing withinthefootprint.However,crews cannotmovethebeachboxes,andstaff saidpermissionmustbegrantedfrom thebeachstandoperators.

ThestaffreportsaidOceanCity BeachPatrolmembersrequestedthat theeventnotinterferewithpatrolling

orwithbeachgoers.

Therearealsorulestheorganizer mustfollowforthesizeofthefootprint andareasthatmustremainopentothe public.

The organizerwillpaytheTowna total$525inprivateeventfees,thestaff reportsaid.

OCBeachClassic

Anultimatebeachfrisbeeeventis tentativelysetforOct.14and15betweenWicomicoandDorchester streets.

TheOCBeachClassic,whichwill featureeightfieldsinthesandforteams offivepeopleeachtofaceoffintournament-stylematches,isslatedfor9a.m. to5p.m.daily.

Astaffreportsaidtheorganizerwill

usetarp-likematerialstomakethefield lines andanchorthemateachcornerto createtheplayingareas,andusesmall conestodesignatetheendzones.

TheorganizeraskedforOceanCity stafftocleanthebeachtheFridaybeforetheeventandpreparethefootprint. Theorganizeralsowantspermissionto setuponetentandtwotables,and movementoflifeguardstandsandfencingintheplayingarea,amongotherrequests.

Thestaffreportsaidpublicworks crewswillfine-cleanthebeachinthe event’sfootprintpriortosetup.

The organizerwillpaytheTowna total$675inprivateeventfees,accordingtothestaffreport.

BreastCancer5K

A5Kand1-milefunrun/walkto raisemoneyandawarenessforbreast cancercauseswillcommenceonaSaturdayinOctoberonSouthFirstStreet betweentheBoardwalkandBaltimore Avenue.

Setfor8to11:30a.m.,theMaking StridesAgainstGreatCancereventis tentativelysetforOct.21thisyear,with dateholdsforOct.19,2024,andOct. 18, 2025.

Accordingtoastaffreport,bothruns willtakeplaceontheOceanCity boardwalkandconcretepaddowntown. AracevillagewillbesetuponFirst Street.

Thestaffreportsaidtheorganizer requestedajudge’sstand,15cones,80 piecesofspecial-eventfencing,10trash cans,useoftheportableelectricoutlet andelectricfromFirstStreetlights,free parkingareas,publicrestroomuseand policesupport.

TheeventissetforSunfestweekend, andtheboardwalktramsarescheduled to beginrunningat10a.m.Thestaffreportsaidthedesignedtramlanesmust beclear.

Policewillprovideshiftofficersfrom Sunfesttohelpwiththeevent,andpublicworksstaffwillprovidethejudges’ stand,cones,fencing,trashcansand electricservice.

Thestaffreportsaidtheorganizer willpaytheTown$425inprivateevent feesand$660inassetandsupportfees, foratotal$1,085.

ShoreCraftBeerFestival

TheOceanCityDevelopmentCorporation’sannualShoreCraftBeerFestival willtakeplacerainorshinefrom 10a.m.to5p.m.onOct.28,atSunset Parkdowntown.

Astaffreportsaidtheticketedevent isanEasternShorecraftbeerfestival featuringlocalbreweriesservingsamplesofcraftbeer,aswellasfoodtrucks,

OldfatherGroupwelcomes10newagents

TheOldfatherGroupofCompass RealEstate,withofficesinLewesand FenwickIsland,hasadded10new agentstoitsgrowingsalesteamoverthe lastfewweeks.

NowoneofthelargestandtopproducingsalesteamsinDelaware,these newagentswillbefocusedonresidentialrealestatesalesthroughout Delaware,coastalMaryland,thecityof AnnapolisandsoutheasternPennsylvania.

Themajoritywillbeheadquartered

intheOldfatherGroup’stwomainoffices,locatedonSecondStreetindowntownLewesandonRoute1inFenwick Island.

Newagentswhohavejoinedthe OldfatherGroupsincethebeginningof Julyinclude,inalphabeticalorder,Andi Buehler,KarissaCrooks,EricaHenninger,NicoleHolland,Jason Matthews,RogerNisewarner,Lisa Nemeth,SandyThackston,Luke ThompsonandArelisVelez.

“Wearedelightedthatthisgroupof

professionalshavechosentojoinThe OldfatherGroup,andarethrilledto providethemwithourunparalleledinfrastructureandsupport,”saidOldfatherGroupExecutiveDirector StephanieMoyer.“We’reconfidentthey willachievegreatsuccessandexceed theirgoals,aswellascontributetothe continuedsuccessofthecompanyover theweeks,monthsandyearsahead.”

Withacontinuinggoalofproviding thebestrealestateexperienceintheregion,Moyersaid,theOldfatherGroup

hascontinuedtogrowatarecordpace overthelastfewyears.Newagentsare joining theteameverysinglemonth, shesaid,addingtothefirm’sgrowing footprintinitscoreareaatthe Delawarebeaches,aswellasthroughout theFirstStateandneighboringregions. Thefirmwasfoundedin2004and specializesinrealestatesalesthroughoutDelaware,aswellasthecoastal MarylandtownsofOceanCityand Berlin,thecapitalcityofAnnapolisand partsofsoutheasternPennsylvania.

CHEERhosting2023FallFestivalatTrapPond

TheNutritionProgramofCHEER Inc.ishostingitsAnnualTrapPondFall FestivalonFriday,Sept.8,from10a.m.to 2p.m.ItwillbeheldatTrapPondState Park,locatedeastofLaurel.Entranceinto theparkisfree.Thetraditionalpicnic lunchwillbeserved.

Activitiesduringthedayincludea

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souvenirsalesandmusic.Theattending breweriesmayalsosellprepackaged craftbeerthatcannotbeconsumedon site.

“whiteelephant”table,prizebingogames, horseshoes,cornholegameanda50/50 drawing.DJSkyBradywillbeproviding themusicforadancecontest,aswellas manyothergamesandactivities.

Areaagenciesandcompaniesthatprovideservicestoseniorswillhaveinformationaltablessetupandwillbegivingaway

Theorganizerrequestedtrashcans, accesstorestrooms,fencing,temporary pedestriancrosswalksandseveralparkingspaces.

Thestaffreportsaidfoodtruckoperatorsmustfollowallapplicablestate, countyandlocalcodes.Theywillbein-

freeitemstoeveryoneinattendance.Most willbeofferingadrawingfordoorprizes.

Thereisaregistrationfeeof$6for seniors60orolder,or$8forthose youngerthan60.ThetraditionalSussex Countyfriedchickenwillreturntohighlightthelunchmenu.Ticketsareavailable atallCHEERCentersinSussexCounty,

specteduponarrivalandcannotimpede busaccesstoSouthDivisionStreetand theSouthEndTransitStation

The staffreportsaidtheorganizer mustobtainpermitsforanylargetents fortheeventandpublicworksstaff agreedtoprovidetherequestedassets

orcontactRobinGreeneat(302)8534199.Itisrecommendedthatticketsbe purchasedinadvance.Allseniorsareinvited.

Allproceedsfromthiseventbenefit CHEER’sMealsonWheelsProgram thatserveshundredsofhomeboundseniorsdaily.

andsupport.

TheorganizerwillpaytheTown $100inprivateeventfeesand$274.80 inassetandsupportfees,foratotalof $374.80.Thestaffreportsaidthespaceusefeewillbewaived,andtheorganizer willpaytheparkrentalfee.

DelmarvaChristianSchoolsembarkonanewschoolyear

DelmarvaChristianSchools,anondenominationalChristianschool, openedthe2023-2024schoolyear withahistorichighof570students.

DelmarvaChristiankickedoffthe academicyearwithaseriesofevents. NewStudentOrientationDayanda BacktoSchoolBBQonAug.15 markedtheinitiationoftheschool’s interactionswithincominghighschool studentsandtheirfamilies.Theofficial returntocampustookplaceonAug. 16,withstaffmemberswelcomingstudentsattheentrance.

PreKtoeighth-gradestudents gatheredonAug.21forback-toschoolnight.TheeventfeaturedcomplimentaryKonaIcetreatsand opportunitiesforstudentstoconnect withtheireducators.Studentsreunited withtheirpeersandfamiliarized themselveswiththeirlearningenvironments.

Addressingtheexcitementofthe newschoolyear,DCSHeadof SchoolsMattKwiatkowskisaid,“With astudentpopulationthathasreached ourschool’shistorichighof570,anda dynamicteamofover90staffmembers,including11newadditions,nurturingandsafeguardingaschool culturedeeplyrootedinpursuingJesus,

ColleenMaglione,second-gradeteacherandelementaryleadteacher,greetsanewstudentatBacktoSchoolNightonAug.21.

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discoveringHisuniquecallings,and fosteringgenuinecareforoneanother remainscentraltoouridentityasan exceptionalChristianschool.”

Centraltotheupcomingschool year,representativessaid,“isapowerful theme,inspiredbyEphesians4:16, thatencapsulatestheessenceofunity andsharedpurpose.Thethemefor 2023-2024centersaroundtheinterconnectednessofindividualsasaunifiedbody,fosteringasenseof community,andpromotingcollaborationinservice.”

“ Throughouttheyear,thethemeof ‘StrongerTogether’willguideustowardsdeeperunity,fellowship,and purposefulengagement,highlighting theprofoundimpactofcollaborative collaboration,”Kwiatkowski.

DelmarvaChristianSchoolsoffera Christianeducationalexperiencefor grades9-12atthehighschoolin Georgetown,whilealsoproviding Christianeducationalservicesto youngtoddlersthrougheighth-graders inMilton.

Forinquiriesandfurtherinformation,visitdelmarvachristian.orgorcall thehighschoolat(302)856-4040,the Miltoncampusat(302)684-4983or theEarlyLearningCenterat(302) 684-2886.

KindergartenteacherBrendaWarringtonwelcomesstudentstoclassonthefirstdayofschool.

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HISTORIC IN-TOWN LEWES

Stunning canal-front 3 BR, 3.5 BA home offering historic charm & modern updates on 4+ levels of living spaces! Outdoor spaces include a screened porch, patio & gardens, saltwater pool, private dock with 4 slips & a rooftop deck with unparalleled views! Sale includes a charming commercial space too. $3,235,000 Call the Lingo/Tull Team 302-226-6417 (Direct) #4637A

HARBESON

This luxurious 4 BR, 3.5 BA Shearwater Model features extended garage, stone FP, chef's kitchen, Bose surround sound, & world-class amenities. Close to Indian River Bay and Delaware's resort towns, this coastal beauty is a must-see! $1,295,000 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4532VL

DELAWARE BEACH LIVING!

Explore Evergreene's Campbell model! This stunning 5 BR, 3.5 BA home offers an openconcept oorplan, owner's suite w/luxurious bathroom and walk-in closet, functional loft, 2car garage, and more. $759,900 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) # 4524UL

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PLANTATION LAKES

rich community with an 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course. $529,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4607QM

BAY COLONY

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

BRIARWOOD ESTATES

This lovingly maintained & tastefully remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA home features one-level living, an eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, den/sunroom, and ample storage. Situated on a spacious and landscaped lot in a peaceful, wooded setting. Community pool and tennis! $529,900 Call the Lingo/Tull Team 302-226-6417 (direct) #4664B

3 BR, 2 BA single wide mobile home on a halfacre of land just outside Delmar with easy access to shopping & town amenities. 10 minutes from Salisbury, MD. Low Delaware taxes. Home is 2018 in good condition. Nice lot with storage building included. $269,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4578PM

PENINSULA

It's Your Day to Relax LABOR DAY FUN FACTS

• First Labor Day Celebration - September 5, 1882 in New York City.

• First State to make Labor Day an official state holiday - Oregon in 1887 followed by MA, NY, NJ, and CO.

• Labor Day became a federal holiday on June 28, 1894 by Glover Cleveland - established to give workers a day of rest and honor their contributions.

• Americans worked 12/hr days 7 days/wk in the 19th century until the Adamson Act was passed Sept 3, 1916 establishing the 8-hr workday.

• Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer.

• ‘No White after Labor Day’ marks the end of summer fashion, an old Victorian era tradition.

• Labor Day marks the unofficial end of Hot Dog Season. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day over 7 billion hot dogs are eaten.

*Data collected from various sources as of September 2022.

Contact Jackie to make buying or selling your home effortless!

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.Formoreinformation,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— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newm embersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onj igsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

PokemonScavengerHunt— SouthCoastal LibraryishostingaPokemonScavengerHunt throughoutAugust,whereparticipantscan dropbyandpickupaPokedexatthecirculationdesktogetstarted.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

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

Politics

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

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrarythefourthMondayofthemonth.Social hoursbeginat6p.m.,andthemeetingstarts promptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclub andmee tingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictCommitteemeetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat7p.m.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeeting locations,call(302)364-5830orvisitthem onlineatdeldems38.orgorfindthemon Facebook.

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 MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee.

Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.

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

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

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

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hostingGriefShareeveryTuesdaythrough Nov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.This isaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafter losingalovedone.

ChixwithStix— Juliawillleadameeting aboutcrocheting,knittingandneedleworking atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Allskill levelsarewelcome.Registrationisappreciated,andavailablebycalling(302)8585518oratsouthcoastal .lib.de.us.

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Hobby/Craft

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

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churcht hesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

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DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictCommitteemeetsatSouthCoastal Libraryfrom7to8:30p.m.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830orvisitthem onlineatdeldems38.org.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingastorytimeforchildrenfrombirthto 2yearsoldat10a.m.Theywillhavebasic exposuretobooks,musicandplay.Itisfree, registrationisnotrequired,butpar entsmust accompanychildren.

LittleLearners— Preschoolchildrenages35areinvitedtoSouthCoastalLibraryfor storytimeat11a.m.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.Itis

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator wantingtomeetandgreetotherscanget togetherattheMillsboroPizzaKingon Thursdaysfrom8to10a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

Food

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

VFWBreakfast— VeteransofForeignWars Post7234inOceanViewishostingan

free,registrationisnotrequired,butparents mustaccompanychildren.

September7

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofallskill levelswil lpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Thisis free,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

September8

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour

“all-you-can-eat”breakfasteverySunday th roughLaborDayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Breakfastincludeseggs,sausage,ham, scrapple,potatoes,Frenchtoast,toast, freshfruit,juice,tea,coffeeandpastries. Allproceedsbenefitlocalveterancauses. Theseareopentothepublic.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to8p.m.,andeverySaturday,

FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Thisis free,andregistrationisappreciatedand avai lableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

WatercolorArtforBeginners— Kathyfrom RayeofLightStudioinOceanViewwillleada freeintroductorywatercolorclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Participantswillbe makinga“CoastalTide”watercolorfeaturing variousbluehues.Allmaterialsareprovided. Registrationisavailablebycalling(302)8585518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating back totheearliestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareon display.Themuseumislocatedat6Railroad AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcoun ty.cbsclass.org.

September9

GospelChoir— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch ishostingtheAfricanEpiscopalChurchofSt. ThomasGospelChoirat6p.m.Admission costs$20,andcanbepurchasedatthedoor.

SpaghettiDinner— TheBishopvilleVolunteer FireDepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholdinga spaghettidinneratthemainstationfrom4to 6p.m.Thisiscarryoutordine-in,anddiners canchoosebetweenameatsauceora meatlesssauce.Therewillalsoberegularor gluten-freenoodles,salad, garlicbreadand dessert.Thecostis$12perplatterand$6 forchildrenunder8(halfportion).Topreorder,dosobySept.6at(619)922-9950.

September9-10

NanticokePowwow— The45thAnnualNanticokeIndianPowwowwilltakeplaceatHudsonFieldsinMilton.OnSaturday,Sept.9, therewillbetwodancesessions,withgrand entryatnoon.OnSunday,Sept.10,therewill beachurchservicefrom8:30to9:30a.m., twodancesessionsandgrandentryatnoon. Organizersremin dvisitorstobringtheirlawn chairs.Thecostis$10foradults,$5for ages11-17andfreefor10andyounger.

September11

WomenadeGames— TheDelawareWomenade7thAnnualGamesDaywilltakeplace atOceanViewVFWPost7234inOceanView from9a.m.to3:30p.m.Therewillbegame tablesforfourtoplayanygametheychoose,

aswellasacontinentalbreakfast,lunchwith bubbly,dessert,acashbar,basketraffle, 50/50andasilentauction.Thecostis$75 perperson,withallpr oceedsbenefitingthe PeoplesPlacedomesticviolencevictimsand survivorsinSussexandKentCounties.To learnmoreaboutWomenade,visittheirsite atdelawarewomenade.org.Youcanalsoprint aregistrationformormakeadonation.

JewelryMaking— ArtisianRiaisleadinga step-by-stepprocessofmakingbeaded braceletsandearringswithcommonjewelrymakingtoolsatSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.Thisisatwo-hour,hands-onclassand participantsshouldexpe cttonotonlydesign theirownjewelry,butalsoassembleitwith thetoolsprovided.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.Toregister,call(302)8585518orvisitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

PuzzleCompetition— Registeragroup(of uptofourpeople)tocompetetosolvea300piecepuzzlerandomlyselectedbylibrary staffatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Each teamhasuptotwohourstocompleteit,but thefirstteamtofinishwins,andwillreceive asmallpuzzle-t hemedprize.Thisisforages 13throughadult.Registrationisappreciated, andisatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

September12

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hostingGriefShareeveryTuesdaythrough Nov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.This isaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafter losingalovedone.

HomeoftheBraveEvent— TheVFW7234 GolfAssociationishostingagolftournament atTheSaltPondGolfClubtobenefit the HomeoftheBraveFoundation.Registration

startsat8a.m.,andashotgunstartbegins at9a.m.Itisascrambleformat,andlunch andawardsfollowimmediately.Thecostis $60pergolfer,coveringgreensfeesandthe cart,and$40forSaltPondmembers.For moreinformation,contactKenSmithat(267) 228-7285ormadriverken1946@gmail.com.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading alo ud,andSouthCoastalLibrarywillholda sessionforthisat4p.m.Childrenreadfor 15minutesandmaybringtheirownbookif theywish.Thisisforages5andolder.To register,call(302)858-5518.

September13

StoryTimeattheFarm— SouthCoastalLibraryispartneringwithDonna’sGoatFarmin Frankfordat10a.m.foranotheroutdoor storytimeforbabies,toddlersandchildren. Registrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

TheRatPackConcert— N otesontheBeach willpresentthebackstoryandmusicofwhat LaurenBacalljokinglycalled“TheRatPack” atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Thisis free,andregistrationisgreatlyappreciatedat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

September14

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatthe1776Steakhouseatnoon. Thereisachoiceofthreeentrees(baked flounderinwhitewineandlemonbutter saucewithriceandvegetable;chicken salad sandwichwithchipsandpickles;andgrilled shrimpCaesarsalad).Thecostis$19per

person,whichincludesgratuity,andpayment ismadeuponarrival.Tomakereservations andselectentree,emailMaryHuckerat maryliz@comcast.net.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurtu ringatmosphere.Thisis free,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

WashiTapeBookmarks— Clairewillleada craftmakinganeasyWashiTapeBookmark atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Participantswilleachmaketwobookmarks.Thissi free,andallmaterialsareprovided.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

EstatePlanning— AttorneyKathleenDelacy fromtheDelawareMoneySchoolisgivinga 90-minutetalkonhowtogetstartedwithestateplanningatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Potentialpointsofdiscussioninclude wills,trusts,powerofattorney,guardianships andmore.Thisisfree,andregistrationisappreciatedatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

September15

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,ishostingafree one-hourgentleyogaflowclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thisisidealforbeginners,seniorsand anyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Participantsshould bringayogamatortowelfromhome,and theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Registrationisrequired,

andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

September16

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

September18

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,ishostingafree one-hourgentleyogaflowclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisisidealfor beginners,seniorsandanyonelookingfora

slowerflowpractice.Participantsshould bringayogamatortowelfromhome,and theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Registrationisrequired, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby ca lling(302)858-5518.

BattleoftheAtlantic— EdPaterlineofthe FortMilesHistoricalAssociationisleadinga briefoverviewonsubmarinewarfareoff America’sEastCoastDuringWorldWarIIat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisincludes aslideshowwithcommentary.Thisisfree, andregistrationisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

September19

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hostingGriefShareeveryTuesdaythrough Nov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.This isaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafter losingalovedone.

iPadandAppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevelsare welcometoattendthissupportgroupat SouthCoastalLibaryat11a.m.Usersmeet

todiscussnewfeatures,sharetipsandask questions.Attendinperson,orviaZoom. Registrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat(302) 858-5518.

ArmchairTraveler— LisaVelascowillleadan eventatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m. whereshewillshareherstoriesandphotos fromhertriptothewildsofEcuador.There weretwodistinctregionsshevisited:The CloudForestandtheAmazonRainforest.This isfree,forages13andolder.Registrationis appreciated(requiredforZoom)andavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

September20

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingastorytimeforchildrenfrombirthto 2yearsoldat10a.m.Theywillhavebasic exposuretobooks,musicandplay.Itisfree, registrationisnotrequired,butparentsmust accompanychildren.

LittleLearners— Preschoolchildrenages35areinvitedtoSouthCoastalLibraryfor storytimeat11a.m.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.Itis free,registrationisnotrequired,butparents mustaccompanychildren.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibaryis host inga5p.m.eventforpeoplewhowant toplayatabletopgamewhereparticipants useevidence,witnessstatements,etc.to solvefictionalmurders.Thisisforages14 throughadult.Itisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

September21

Dine&Donate— HoneyStation26inOcean ViewishostingaDine&Donatetobenefit theLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubfrom5to9 p.m.Aportionof theproceedswillbenefitthe LBWCscholarshipfundanditsothercharitableinitiatives.Therewillalsobea50/50raffle.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Thisis free,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

Contain erTalk— CatherineWinklerfrom RootsLandscaping&GardenCenterofSelbyvilleisleadingaone-hourtalkonAutumn containergardeningatSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.Shewilldemonstratehowto achieveextraordinaryfallplantersonalarge orsmallscale.Thisisfree,forages18and older.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

Fa llContainersClass— DirectorofHorticultureStephenPryceLeawillsharehistipson assemblingt heperfectoutdoorfallcontainer atDelawareBotanicGardensfrom11:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.Learnhowtocarefor yourplantarrangementtoensureitlastswell intothewinterseason.Children16and youngerareadmittedfreetothegardens, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Membersare admittedfree,andthenpay$10forthe class.Non-memberspaya$15admission feel,plusthe$10classfee.Reservationscan

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September22

GEMMindfulnessSeries— Learnabout mindfulnessinthisfive-part,Fridayafternoon seriesatSouthCoastalLibraryfromtheUniversityofDelawareCooperationExtensionat SouthCoastalLibaryat2p.m.Theprogram focusesonstressmanagement,taught throughpracticalandinteractivemindfulness-basedactivitiestofacilitateexperimentallearning.Participantsshouldbeableto attendallfive sessions,ifpossible,andit runsfromSept.22throughOct.20.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

MonarchMigrationClass— DirectorofHorticultureStephenPryceLeawillleadaclass onmonarchmigrationatDelawareBotanic Gardensfrom11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.DiscoverthejourneyoftheendangeredEast CoastMonarchButterfliesastheymaketheir waytothewinterhibernationgroundsinthe SierraMadreMountainsin Mexico.Children 16andyoungerareadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Membersareadmittedfree,andthenpay$10for theclass.Non-memberspaya$15admissionfeel,plusthe$10classfee.Reservationscanbemadeonlineat delawaregardens.org/events.

September23

EngineerEarly— SouthCoastalLibraryis

proudtoofferGrab&GoSTEMKitsforchildrenandtweens,courtesyofEngineer Early.September’skitfocusesonarchitecture.Kitsareavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.

September24

ShrimpBoil— BethanyBrewingwillhosta shrimpboilbenefittingtheSouthernSussex RotaryClubfrom4to7p.m.Ticketscost $50perperson,or$90percouple,andincludefood,fun,friendshipandacashbar.

September25

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

Coloring&Crosswords— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingaColoring&Crosswords ClubforalladultsonthefourthMondayof themonthat2p.m.Thisisanopportunityto relax,colorandsoc ializewithothercommunitymembers.Therewillalsobeamovie streaminginthemeetingroom,andlightrefreshmentsmaybeprovidedatsomemeetings.Thisisfree,andregistrationis appreciatedatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

HappyBookers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingJuliaandTheofortheirnextHappy BookersBookClubmeetingat2p.m.The

groupmeetstodiscussnewandpopularliteraryfictiontitles.Thismeetingthegroupwill be discussingRichardOsman’s“TheThursdayMurderClub.”Youmayattendin-person orviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredfor Zoom,andappreciatedforin-person.Itis availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

September26

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishostingGriefShareeveryTuesday throughNov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30 p.m.Thisisaweeklyseminarandsupport groupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheir livesafterlosingalovedone.

Mommy&MeTime— Mommy&M eisa newmonthlyprogramatSouthCoastalLibrary,adtheywillgettogetherat10:30 a.m.Thiswillbeanopportunityformothers(orfathersorgrandparents)toconnect one-on-onewiththeirchildrenthrough craftsandactivities.Thelibraryisalso partneringwithlocalcoffeeshopstoprovidecoffee.Registrationisgreatlyappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

CookingDemo— ChefCharlesOppmanwill leada fun,freecookingdemonstrationto celebrateHispanicHeritageMonthatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Oppmanwill demonstratemakingahandfulofMexican dishesandanswerquestionsalongthe way.Thisisfree,andregistrationisgreatly appreciatedatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein

readingaloud,andSouthCoastalLibrary wil lholdasessionforthisat4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Toregister,call(302) 858-5518.

September27

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingastorytimeforchildrenfrom birthto2yearsoldat10a.m.Theywill havebasicexposuretobooks,musicand play.Itisfree,registrationisnotrequired, butparentsmustaccompanychildren.

LittleLearners— Preschoolchildrenages 3-5areinvit edtoSouthCoastalLibraryfor storytimeat11a.m.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.It isfree,registrationisnotrequired,but parentsmustaccompanychildren.

September28

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofall skilllevelswillpracticecreativewritingin afriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.This isfree,and registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingitspopularTrueCrimeClubat2 p.m.Ateachmeeting,theclubwillexplore aparticulartruecrimecaseandanaccompanyingrecommendedbook.Thismonth, theyarelookingatthecaseofRichard Kuklinski(“TheIceman”).Thesuggested

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Heenjoyedattendinglocalauctions,watchingbaseball,footballand Nascarracing,andridinghistractors onhisfarm.Inhisyoungeryears,he enjoyedcampingwithhisfamilyon AssateagueIslandinMaryland.His favoritethingsintheworldwere Christmasmorningandspending timewithhisfamily.Heheldalove forhissmallhometownofGumboro.

Shortwasprecededindeathby hisfather,EarlP.Short,andmother, VioletShort,bothofGumboro,Del.; hisfather-in-lawandmother-in-law, ElishaH.TruittandEthelM.Truitt ofMillsboro,Del.;andhisbrothersin-lawWilliamTruitt,PhillipD. TruittandWilliamGraves.Heis survivedbyhiswifeof64years,EvelynA.Short;hisson,RonaldD. Short(andGailJ.Short)ofGumboro;histhreegrandchildren,JenniferV.Schwerin(andKennethD. SchwerinIII)ofSelbyville,Del., CassandraA.Brosnahan(andEric H.Brosnahan)ofGumboro,and RandyD. Short(andJessicaScovell), alsoofGumboro;andfourgreatgrandchildren,KennethD.Schwerin IV,KalebD.Schwerin,EmmaG. BrosnahanandLiamB.Brosnahan. Healsoleavesbehindhisbrother CarlL.Short(andHannahShort)of Gumboro;hisniece,TeriHastings (andClay)andhersonCollinHastingsofGumboro;hissister-in-law JeanetteGraves,andbrother-in-law EverettL.“Jake”Truitt(andLois), andsister-in-lawRoseDiTondo (andMichael).

Afuneralservicewastobeheld onWednesday,Aug.30,2023,at WatsonFuneralHome,211S.WashingtonSt,Millsboro,Del.Interment wastobeprivate.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggesteddonationsin Short’smemorytotheGumboro CommunityCenter,28649Millsboro

Highway,Millsboro,DE19966.The GumboroCommunityCenterhelps togivebacktolocalsinthetownof Gumboro,aswellashostingcommunityeventstobringthecommunity together.Short’slifememorialwebpageandhisvirtualguestbookare onlineat www.watsonfuneralhome.com.

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MarieIreneThompson,81,of Millsboro,Del.,diedFriday,Aug.25, 2023,atDelawareHospiceCenterin Milford,Del.ShewasborninFrankford,Del.,daughterofthelateOscar EvansandElizabeth(Outten)

Evans.

ShewasapoultrygrowerforDarrell“Boogie”HitchensandAlMelson.ShealsoworkedatBerlin(Md.) NursingHomeasadietaryaide.She wasamemberofWilsonUnited MethodistChurchinBishopville, Md.

Thompsonwasprecededindeath byherhusband,RobertL.ThompsonSr.;twobrothers,JoeEvansand OscarEvansJr.;andtwosisters, NancyTaylorandPatsyEvans.She issurvivedbythreechildren,Violet A.Marshallandherhusband,Alfred, ofMillsboro,Del.,DonnaL.Burke andherhusband,Robert,ofLewes,

Del.,andRobertThompsonJr.and hiswife,Maria,ofMillsboro,Del.;a brother,JackEvansandhiswife, Kitty,ofAnnapolis,Md.;asister, JacquelineEvansofGlenBurnie, Md.;10grandchildren,Wendy, Cindy,Millie,Joseph,Robert, Christopher,Willy,Dana,Cesarand Bobby;and14great-grandchildren. Afuneralservicewastobeheld onTuesday,Aug.29,2023,atBishop HastingsFuneralHome,19S.Main Street,Selbyville,Del,Burialwasto beinSt.George’sCemeteryin Clarksville,Del.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afour-hourhurricanepreparedness trainingsessionattheOceanViewPoliceDepartmentrecentlyattracted about50governmentofficials,includingtownmanagers,mayorsandfirstrespondersfromseveralarea municipalities,alldedicatedtokeeping townsfolksafe.

PresentedbytheNationalDisaster PreventionTrainingCenterattheUniversityofHawaii,thetraining,onAug. 23atthepolicedepartment,coveredthe basics ofhurricanescience,including howstormsareformed,stormtracking andwhentoevacuate,OceanViewPoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlinsaid.

“Inadditiontothelecturepartofit, wewerebrokenintogroupsanddid scenariostocomeupwithdifferent waystoprepareandrespondifthere wasflooding,ifsomebodywas stranded,alsohowtoprepareyour equipment,howthestormwillaffect you,publicawareness…anditended withrecovery,”McLaughlinsaid,

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readisPhilipCarlo’s“TheIceman:ConfessionsofaMafiaContractKiller.”Thisisan in-personeventonly,andisforages18 andolder.Registrationisappreciated,and availableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

GEMMindfulnessSeries— Learnabout mindfulnessinthisfive-part,FridayafternoonseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryfrom theUniversityofDelawareCooperationExtensionatSouthCoastalLibaryat2p.m. Theprogramfocus esonstressmanagement,taughtthroughpracticalandinteractivemindfulness-basedactivitiesto facilitateexperimentallearning.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallfivesessions,ifpossible,anditrunsfromSept.22 throughOct.20.Registrationislimitedand required,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

AnnualDinnerParty— TheAnnualDinner PartywillbeheldatDelawareBotanicGardensfrom5to8p.m.Dinnerwillbeheld underawhitesail clothtent,withfoodby SoDelConceptsandwinebyBin666.Live musicwillbeplayedbyVinceVarrassiand FifthAvenue.Reservationsarerequired, andaremadeat delawaregardens.org/events.Ticketsfor non-membersare$150forsinglesand $290percouple.Memberticketsare$150 forsinglesand$270forcouples.Tables for10areavailablefor$1,500fornonmembers,and$1,400formembers.

September30

50thReunion— TheIndianRiverHigh SchoolClassof1973isholdingits50th reunionatCripplecreekGolfClub.Thereis ahappyhourwithcashbarstartingat5 p.m.,anddinnerbeginsat6p.m.ToRSVP, contactKimSasadaat(302)462-5210, kimsasada@gmail.com,orPattiBuntingat

addingthatoneinstructorisaretired firechieffromtheBostonareaandthe otherisabroadcastmeteorologistfrom theNorfolkarea.

“Theirnationaldisastertraining centerisoneofseveralcentersthat fallsunderthefederalumbrella.They allfallundertheFEMAumbrella. FEMAcontractsoutwiththeUniversityofHawaiitodothehurricane training.Theyhaveoneuniversitythat justfocusesonstormpreparedness,” McLaughlinsaid.

The2023hurricaneseasonbegan onJune1andwillcontinuethrough theendofNovember.Tobeclassified asaCategory1hurricane,windshave tobeatleast74mph.AmajorCategory5hurricanewouldhavewindsup to252mph.

Hurricanesarenamedalphabetically, alternatingbetweenmen’sandwomen’s names,withthisyear’sstartingwith Arlene,Brent,CindyandDawn,and endingwithSean,Tammy,Vinceand Whitney.Earlythisweek,Tropical StormIdaliawasintheGulfofMexico,headedfortheFloridacoast.

(302)542-1528,pbunting77@gmail.com. FungiandFlowers— DirectorofHorticultureStephenPryceLeawillleadaclasson thewondersoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswoodlandtrailsandtheforestcrea-

“ Duringtraining,wetalkedabout thebighazardwithhurricanesbeing thateverybodythinksofthewind,but it’sreallythestormsurgefromthe oceanthatisthedeadliest.Thatkills morepeoplethanwind,”McLaughlin said.

OceanViewisafewmilesinland fromtheocean,butthatdoesn’tmean floodingcouldn’toccur.

WhenHurricaneKatrina,aCategory5storm,madeitsfirstlandfallin NewOrleansin2005,thestormsurge wassostrongitcausedflooding12 milesaway.There wasa27-footsurge thatwent6milesinland,andinmany areasitwentupto12milesinland alongbaysandrivers.

McLaughlinemphasizedthatnumber—“12milesaway.Forus,that’s liketoSelbyville.Soitabsolutelycould happenhere,”McLaughlinsaid.

Duringtraining,thoseattending learnedthat,evenwiththebestscience, predictionscanbedifficultandwayoff base,becausethestorm’spathcan changeminutetominute.

Theconemeteorologistsreferto

tures,fungiandflowersthatenjoythe shadeoftheshore linegardensat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom11a.m.to noon.Children16andyoungerareadmittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompanied

whentheydiscusshurricanesonTV newsbroadcastsshowstheareasthat couldbeimpactedbytheeyeofthe storm,allowingforforecasterrorsand variations,McLaughlinsaid.

“Evenifyouareoutsidethecone, you’renotoutsidedanger,byany means.That’sabigmisunderstanding,” hesaid.

It’simportantthatthepublicheed warningsabouthurricanesandprepare forthembyevacuating,ifthatisordered,andhavingmedication,bottled waterandsnacksinapreparedkit,he said.

“LookwhathappenedinHawaii,” headdedoftherecentwildfiresthere thatdecimatedtownsandkilledmany. “Youneverknowwhensomebodyis goingtobeatonyourdoorandsay, ‘Youhavetogo’becauseofastormora gasleak,afire,ahurricane.Youhaveto beabletomovequick.Wefound everybodyagreeditwasveryinsightful traininganditwasinteresting,” McLaughlinsaid.

Heiscurrentlyplanningawinter storm-preparednessseminar.

byanadult.Membersareadmittedfree,and thenpay$10fortheclass.Non-members paya$15admissionfeel,plusthe$10class fee.Reservationscanbemadeonlineat delawaregardens.org/events.

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Secret Celebrity Renovation (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Celebrities in the world of sports, music and entertainment surprise people from their hometowns who helped guide them in their early days with home renovations. Contractor Jason Cameron and interior designer Sabrina Soto build tangible gratitude.

SATURDAY College Football (5) FOX (69) WTXF 3:30 p.m.

Viewers may think that an owl doesn’t stand a chance against a fully grown longhorn steer, and they might be right when the Rice Owls take on the Texas Longhorns at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The Longhorns are favoured by five touchdowns.

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Three professional chefs take on absurdly adverse conditions as they compete to prepare spectacular dishes. Few things taste better than meals on sinking ships or during a tornado or during an earthquake. Sometimes the disasters become edible.

SUNDAY 2023 U.S. Open Tennis (7) WMDT 3 p.m.

It’s love, American style, as the world’s top tennis players have worked their way into the Round of 16 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. For the first time, cameras are being used to detect double bounces in some matches.

Dark Winds (60) AMC 9 p.m.

In an all-new episode, Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Chee (Kiowa Gordon) discover evidence that connects their cases, only for Leaphorn to realize justice won’t be easily served. Meanwhile, Manuelito (Jessica Matten) prepares for a big life change.

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(19) TNT (4:45) <++ Wonder Woman 1984 ('20) Gal Gadot. All Elite Wrestling: Collision (N)(Live) <+++ The Suicide Squad ('21) Idris Elba,Margot Robbie.

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(29) ESPN2 U.S. Open Round of 16 (N) 2023 U.S. Open Tennis Round of 16(N)(Live) F1 Racing Italy Grand Prix

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Secrets of Penthouse (23) A&E 9 p.m.

The premiere of this four-episode limited series examines the rise and fall of Bob Guccione, who, at his height, was one of the wealthiest men in America. With Penthouse Magazine he pushed the boundaries of adult entertainment further than ever before.

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Breeders (21) FX 10 p.m.

This time: Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) are disappointed that their planned family holiday has become one for just the two of them, but they make new friends; Luke (Alex Eastwood) prepares for his new life and makes a massive decision.

TUESDAY

America’s Got Talent (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

The world’s most talented amateur performers — singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and more — appear before celebrity judges and compete to win a life-changing prize (as well as millions of viewers’ hearts) in an all-new episode.

Inside the NFL (3) CW 8 p.m.

For the first time on broadcast television the venerable football weekly known for highlights, unprecedented behind-the-scenes content and exclusive access, brings its authoritative look to the masses. Featuring the week’s most amazing NFL moments.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

The mountains of Utah may look like an idyllic location, but they’re home to some serious housewives. In this season premiere, Angie, Jen, Lisa, Meredith and Danna are living the glamorous life thanks to their multimillion-dollar businesses and brands.

WEDNESDAY

Big Brother (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

The game continues for the houseguests of Season 25. In this new episode, the contestants compete to win the power of veto; during the veto meeting, the winner of the competition can keep nominations the same or save someone from eviction for the week.

America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Host Baratunde Thurston grabs his life vest and explores the varied waters of the Suwannee River. Running from Georgia and into Florida before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, he finds boaters, herpetologists, manatees and more in this season premiere.

Con Air (60) AMC 11 p.m.

Enjoy two of Nicolas Cage’s biggest action movies back-to-back. Cage plays a wrongly convicted parolee who tries to stop a violent hijacking in this 1997 movie, which is followed by the car heist film, “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000).

THURSDAY

Fight to Survive (3) CW 8 p.m.

Seventeen competitors arrive at a remote tropical island where they combat brutal conditions and each other for essential tools and resources to survive. In order to win up to $250,000 they must last 25 days and outlast their rivals on cutthroat island.

NFL Football (11) WBAL 8:15 p.m.

It’s the first game of the season! The Detroit Lions visit the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, live from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City leads the series 9-5 and looks strong behind NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Gibsonnamed

IRHSgirls’ volleyball headcoach

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Heisabitsurprised.

Atthesametime, MarkGibsonisalso verypleasedtobe thenewIndian RiverHighgirls’volleyballteam’shead coach.

“It’sasurprisebecauseafterleavingFlint HillSchoolinOakton,Va.,Iwasn’texpectingorplanningtotakeanothercoaching job,”saidcoachGibson,whorecentlyacceptedtheposition.“Ijustexpectedtobe involvedinsomecapacitytogivebackto thegameIstartedplayingin1981.”

GibsonreplacesBrigidWolfgang,the IRHSbenchbossforthepasttwoyears wholedtheIndianstothe2022DIAA playoffs.WolfgangwillremainasavolunteerassistantalongwithassistantsJayClark andChadZook.

Gibsonpreviouslyservedasheadcoach ofthejuniorvarsityteamforperennial Washington,D.C.MetropowerFlintHill. ThejuniorHuskieswereaperfect16-0 duringGibson’sfinalseasonatthehelmin thefallof2021.

“Iwasproudandflatteredtoleadthe school’sJVsquad,”hesaid.“Ibelievethat successbreedssuccess,andIhopetocontinuethatdynamicatIndianRiverHigh.”

PriortohissuccessatFlintHill,Gibson wasthejuniorvarsityheadcoachin2017at AnnandaleHighSchoolinAnnandale,Va. Healsowastheheadcoachin2015and 2016fortheBraddockRoadYouthClub U12boys’clubteaminFairfax,Va.Gibson alsocoachedvariousgirls’andboys’recreationalleagueteamsinnorthernVirginia.

Gibson’scoachingphilosophyissteeped ineffectivetwo-waycommunicationswith hisstudentathletesandassistants.“Ibelieve thatlisteningisatwo-waystreet,”hesaid.“I neveryell—thoughIwillraisemyvoice occasionally.Ialsobelievethatsuperioreffortisagreaterassetthansuperiortalent.

“I’mlookingforwardtoafunseason, andtogettoknowtheplayersandtheIndianRiverHightraditions,”heconcluded.

CoastalPoint•MikeStern TheIRgirls’volleyballteamhopesto continueitssuccessfromlastyearas thedefendingdivisionchampions.

Volleyballteamcarrieshighhopesintoseason

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

NewIRHSgirls’volleyballhead coachMarkGibsonhopestobuild onthedefendingdivisionchampions’ returningmixoftalent.

“Iamveryexcitedfortheseason tobegin,”saidGibson,whoinherited aprogramthatcapturedthe2022 HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionchampionshipin2022.“Our firsttwoscrimmages—againstSussexAcademyandSussexTech— wentwell.There’sanexcellentmixof talentreturningfromlastyear’s team.”

Keyreturningplayersfromthat sqaadincludeseniorsTaylor Conawayatsetter,outsidehitter AlisaTyreandliberosJadeWilkins andMaddieBattaglia.Juniormiddle hitterGracieHobanalsoreturnsto

anIndians’teamthatisprimedfor continuedsuccess.

Gibsonalsonotedthattheteamis countingoncontributionsfromthe returningunderclassmen,aswell.

“I’mstillgettingtoknoweveryone andlearningwhateachplayer’s strengthis,”saidGibson.“Thereis talentthroughouttherostersofboth thevarsityandjuniorvarsitysquads. Playersfromthefreshmangroup havetheabilitytomakeadifference. Withhardworkandcommitment, theycanearnaspotonthevarsity.”

Gibsonisshowingtheteamhow theycangelasaunitastheteam movesthroughtheschedule.“We havetoplaythemonedayatatime,” hesaid.“I’mjusthappytobehereat IndianRiverHigh.I’mhopingto helptheteam.Ijustwanttogiveit mybestshot,andthegoodLord willing,thingswillworkout.”

Gibsonisenthusiasticthatthe freshmenfromSelbyvilleMiddle Schoolarecomingoffthatprogram’s fifthundefeatedseason.Lastseason, SMSwent10-0tocapturetheirsecondstraightcentralDelawaremiddle schoolvolleyballtitle

GibsonreplacesBrigidWolfgang, theteam’sheadcoachin2021and 2022.Shereturnsasavolunteerassistantalongwithlongtimeassistant JayClarkandfirstyearaideChad Zook.

Wolfgangledthe2022Indiansto theHenlopenConferenceSouthern Divisiontitlewitha9-2conference record.TheydefeatedPaduaAcademy,3-1inthefirstroundbefore losing3-2inthesecondroundto DelmarvaChristianinthesecond roundoftheDIAAstateplayoffsto finishat11-7.

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Footballteamaimsatthirdstraightplayoffrun

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theworkgetsharder.Theopponentsbecometougher.

ThatistherealmofDelawarehigh schoolfootball.

ButthefactremainsthattheIndianRiverHighSchoolfootballprogramhasturnedacorner.

HeadcoachPhilTownsend’s fledglingteamhastransitionedfroma strugglingsquadtoonethathas earnedDIAAClass1Aplayoffberths ineachofthelasttwoseasons.

Thatsuccesshasattractedanincreasingnumberofstudentathletesto theprogram.

“Ourreturningplayersareextremelytalented,andthey’reeagerto getbettereachday,”saidTownsend, whowelcomed59playerstopreseasontrainingcampinDagsboro. “They’reputtinginatonofwork,and they’repickingupwheretheyleftoff fromlastseason.They’reexcitedand willingtoworkhardeachday,which makesmefeelgoodabouttheapproachingseason.Ibelieveifwestay healthy,thiscouldbeaveryexciting seasonfortheteam.

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

TheIndiansfootballteamduringapracticeafewweeksago.Theboysarelookingtogetbacktotheplayoffsagainthisyear.

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“Ianticipatethatourteamwill fightforaClass1A,District2regular seasontitleandearnaDIAAplayoff spot,”headded.“Ourguysareexcited andreadytogettheseasonstarted.”

The2022squadwent5-2inClass 1A,District2and5-6overallwhile playingachallengingnon-district slate.Thelettermenincludenineall districthonoreesandoneall-stateselection.ReturneesfeatureFirstTeam All-ConferenceandSecondTeam DIFCAAllClasslinebackerandstalwartoffensivelinemanCollinKing, SecondTeamAll-Districtcenterand standoutdefensivetackleAustin Grise,two-waylinemanandSecond TeamAll-Conferencekicker/punter AxelOlguin-Hernandez,running backandlinebackerAlexButts,wide receiverandSecondTeamAll-DistrictlinebackerNickButts,Second TeamAll-Districttightendand standoutdefensivelinemanBryce Johnson,widereceiveranddefensive backTyz’JuanJuardo,widereceiver anddefensivebackBobbyRibinsky, ThirdTeamAllDistrictwidereceiver RashadHopkins,andtightend anddefensivelineman LukePietschmann.

Juniorreturneesincluderunning backandThirdTeamAll-Conference

defensivebackJayvionChandlerand widereceiverKyreeKnight,and sophomoresDylanGriseatquarterbackanddefensivebackanddefensive backandThirdTeamAll-Conference widereceiverDarnellStokes.Third TeamAll-Conferencejunioroffensive guardLukeHitchenssustainedaninjuryduringthespringsportsseason thatwillkeephimoutofthelineup.

Grisefinishedthe2022season with578passingyardsandsevenTD tosses,whileJohnsonpacedtheteam withthreeTDgrabs.RunningBack ChandlerrushedforfiveTD’s,while StokesandHopkinseachcontributed keycatches.Defensively,Kingledthe Indianswith65tackles.

Apromisingsophomoreclass couldhelptheIndiansmakeconsiderablestridesastheseasonunfolds. Thiscollectionoftalentincludes runningbackandlinebackerAdler Calhoun,widereceiveranddefensive backWestonWerner,tightendand defensiveendAlexBehornar,running backanddefensivebacksTorrin Dickens,LuisHicksandDavon Handy,widereceiveranddefensive backMichaelPeranteau,andtwowaylinemenKyleTruitt,Mason Schaffer,ZakiDrummondandJacob Killen.

Townsendhasaddedassistant coachJustinHobantohisstaff.Re-

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Whenyouhaveaperennially strongprogram,thegoalisalwaysto gettovieforastatechampionship. Togettothatpointthough,youhave tohavesuccessduringtheregular season,andtheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’soccerteamalwayschallengesitselftogetbetterwiththeir matchestohelppreparethemselves forthepotentialpostseasongrind.

Aftera13-2-2recordin2022, second-yearheadcoachBrandtMais andhisstaff—thatincludesJohn Cuellar,JoseLabarias,AndyKelley, MikieMochiam,andRydgeDudley —arecountingonasolidgroupof returningplayerstohelpmaintain thesuccessoftheprogram.

“Wearelookingstrongforthe upcomingseason,”saidMais.“There arealotoftalentedreturningplayers. It’sstillveryearlyintheseason,and weareintheprocessoffiguringout ourlineups,positions,andplayer roles.Everysessionandscrimmage, theteamisgettingalittlebettercollectively.Weareexcitedtoget started.”

Thosereturningplayersinclude LeoChester,LukeVeirs,ColeVeirs, ShaneCarroll,DominicDelaneyand KaiKelley.Joiningthemwillbe newcomersAngeloRetzos,Raul LabariasVeguillas,andPabloArias. Theywillhavetoworkwelltogether toreplacethreegraduatedplayers— CalebGalbreath,EvanPeterson,and JordanIllian,whoisnowplayingat NCAADivisionISouthCarolina.

The2022IndianswerebothHenlopenAthleticConferenceoverall andSouthDivisionchampions,and alsoadvancedallthewaytothe DIAADivisionIIstatetournament semifinals.

Theywillopentheirseasonwith back-to-backhomedatesonThursday,Sept.7,againstNewarkCharter School,andSaturday,Sept.9,against CaravelAcademy.Othernon-conferencetiltsonthepitchinclude WorcesterPrepSchool(Md.)on Monday,Sept.11,ArchmereAcademyonFriday,Sept.29,andCharter SchoolofWilmingtononSaturday, Oct.28.

TheywillplayHACconference crossovermatchesagainstCaesar RodneyonTuesday,Sept.26,Sussex CentralonTuesday,Oct.10,Cape HenlopenonTuesday,Oct.17,and MilfordonThursday,Oct.19.

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Thedominanceonthecrosscountry courseiswell-documented,andhopefullythereisplentymoresuccessto writeintotheIndianRiverHigh SchoolrecordbooksforseniorBrynn Crandell.

Thetwo-timestatechampioncross countryrunnerheadsintoherfinal scholasticseasonwiththebull’seye squarelyonherback.Everybodyknows whosheis,andeverybodyisrunningto replaceheratopthestate’shighestlevel. Sheisdriventosucceed,andworkstirelesslytobeherverybesteverytimeout. Shedidn’tjustwinthestatetitlelast year,butalsotheSussexCountyChampionshipaswellastheHenlopenAthleticConferenceindividual championships.

CoachesRickHundleyandColin Crandellgetthepleasureofseeingthat hardworkondisplayday-inanddayout.Theygettoseeherleadershipby example.TheIRgirlsdon’thaveavery deepteamagainthisyearwithjustfive girlscurrentlyontherosterfromateam that went2-2indualmeetsin2022.

Crandellisjoinedbyfellowreturners HeatherSmyth,LilahHanleyandLeila Hernandez.NewcomerIsabellaMcKinnonroundsoutthequintet.

“Wehaveasmallteam,butverytalented,”CoachCrandellsaidoftheIR girls.“Themaingoalistoseedropsin timesandconsistentperformances throughouttheyear.”

Ontheflipside,theIRboyshave fourstrongreturneesinAlexander Arnold,JacobMassey,CadeDonnelly, andGavinHarrell.Theywillwelcome newcomersinthelikesofNoahParks, DavidMiller,JackSpencer,Harrison Benner,andDadeKappesintothe green-and-goldgroup.

The2022Indians’squadalsowent22,andplaced4thintheteamstandings attheHenlopenAthleticConference championships.Notbackfromthat teamisChaseSimms,whowasoneof thetoprunnersinthestatelastyear,as wellasColeDonnelly.

“Wehaveayoungbuttalentedgroup offreshmenthatpromisetobeathreat inyearstocomeastheydevelopenduranceandmentalstrength,”Crandell added.“Welooktotheleadershipof ourupperclassmentoguidethisteamto astrongconferencefinish.”

TheIndiansopentheir2023season witharunattheLakeForestInvitationalonSaturday,Sept.9,whichwill behostedatKillensPondStatePark. Theywillhostatri-meetwithSeaford andWoodbridgeonWednesday,Sept. 13.

CoastalPoint•Filephoto IR’sBrynnCrandell,duringacross-countrymeettwoyearsago,thisyeargoesinto her lastseasonasanIndian.

GuardiansbytheSea BBP’sMattaalwaysofservicetobeachpatronsandswimmers

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BethanyBeachPatrol’sJonathanMatta isthisweek’sfeaturedlifeguardinour weeklytributetolocallifeguards.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaBethanyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5p.m. duringweekdays,and9:30a.m.to5:30 p.m.onweekendsandholidays.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthe magicalsaltair,theGuardiansbythe Seaarereadytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Theireyesremain ontheswimmersevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenance duringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPo intisproudtospotlightoneoftheseGuardiansbytheSea withabeachlifeguardfeaturestory eachweekduringthesummerseason.

Firstcareerrescue

Theyoungestbrotherwassuddenlysweptoutbytheripcurrent.

“Wehadsignaledtothegroupof brotherswhowereswimmingout pastthebreak,”saidJonathanMatta, recallinghisfirstcareerrescue.“We signaledtothemtoswimhorizontallyandthencomebacktoshore.”

Whentheyoungestsiblingbegan losingthebattle,Mattaandhis WellingtonParkwaystandpartner BrendanKeane—afellowDeMatha CatholicHighSchoolStaginHyattsville,Md.—bothracedintothe ocean.

“Withmyadrenalineabsolutely pumping,itseemedlikeIreached himinseconds,”saidthe6-foot Matta.“Afterswimminghimin,his motherthankedmeforsavingher son.Whenshesaidthattome,my heartwasfilledandmylovefor beingalifeguardgrew.”

30384 Crowley Dr #611/L5, Ocean View • $425,000 Stunning spacious 4-BR 3-BA condo in desirable Bethany Bay. Fully furnished with open layout. Living area with large sliders to screened porch. Kitchen with ample cabinetry and breakfast bar. Amenities include community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse and tness center. Community offers private boat ramp/kayak storage. 9 hole, par 3 golf course on-site; golf memberships available. Close to beautiful beaches and downtown Bethany.

Newcoach,strongmidfieldcreateenthusiasmfor2023IRHSgirls’fieldhockey

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

EnthusiasmaboundsattheIndianRiver Highgirls’fieldhockeycomplex.

NewheadcoachTorrieHukbringshigh hopesandatremendouswealthofachievementtotheemergingprogram.

TheSussexTechalumwasacollegiatefield hockeystandoutattheUniversityofMassachusetts-Lowell,andspentthelastfouryears astheheadcoachatHenlopenConference rivalPolytechHighSchool.

“Weanticipateaseasonofgrowthforour team,”saidHukbetweenpreseasonpractice sessionsinvolvingmorethan35studentathletes.“Wehavesuchaknowledgeablecoaching staff,andourplayerswanttobesuccessful.We expecttheirenthusiasmtoshowinourperformances,withtheseason’sgoaltoqualifyfor theDIAAplayoffs.”

Themidfieldshouldbeastrengthforthe Indianswithkeyreturneesinsophomores BaylieWilliamsonandEllaPeterson,andseniorsMacyBlades,KylieHarrisandGrace Robinsonprovidingoutstandingplayand leadership.

Promisingnewcomerswhoareimpressing thecoachingstaffandmayimpacttheteam’s successincludejuniordefenderThianThanh BarendsandfreshmanforwardTaliaScerra.

JuniorgoalkeeperMayfieldreturnsafter eclipsingthe100-pluscareersavemarkayear ago.

HukreplacesMollyChamberlin-Lundyas

EnthusiasmishighfortheIRgirls’fieldhockeyteamthisyear.

theIndians’benchboss.Chamberlain-Lundy returnsasanassistantcoachalongwithCarrie SubityNewcomersMyaParksandJenaAlbrightwillcoachthejuniorvarsitytalent.

TheIndiansopentheir2023seasonatSussexCentralonThursday,Sept.7,beginningat 4p.m.TheirhomeopenerisagainstSussex TechonThursday,Sept.21,witha4p.m.

openingfaceoff. The2022Indiansfinishedwitha5-8 recordintheHenlopenConference,andwere 6-9-0overall.

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Septemberhuntingtraditions,doveseasonreturn

Highseasonforhuntersisathandin DelawarewiththeSeptemberopening ofnumeroushuntingseasons.Among themarethetraditionalSept.1dove seasonopener—withmanywingshootingopportunitiesafield,particularlyon statewildlifeareas,DNRECofficials announcedthisweek.ResidentCanada gooseseasonopensthesamedayas doveseason,asdoesthefirstof Delaware’sdeerseasons(archeryand crossbow),whileearlytealseasonruns fromSept.13to30forbothgreenwingedandblue-wingedteal.

Acompletelistingofallthestate’s huntingseasons,toincludedailybag limits,regulationsandlegalshooting hours,canbefoundinthe2023/2024 DelawareHuntingGuide.

InSussexCounty,dovehunterswill wanttoknowthatsunflowerfieldsand cornareplantedontheMuddyNeck TractoftheAssawomanWildlifeArea

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turningcoachesareoffensivecoordinatorJoeDonnelly,offensiveanddefensivelinecoachDavidGrise, interiorlinecoachBobHahn,wide receiveranddefensivebackscoach

onbothsidesofDoubleBridgesRoad. Permitstohuntthesefieldsareavailable attheAssawomanLotteryStationbeginningatnoononopeningday,Labor DayandallSaturdaysinSeptember. Huntinghoursare1to6p.m.

Sunflowerandcornfieldsareplanted attheNanticokeWildlifeAreathisyear fordovehuntingandarelocatedoneithersideoftheMainRoadrunningbetweenOldSharptownandPhillips LandingRoads—thefieldsarecalled theGeorgeAdamsFieldandDirtPit F ield.Nopermitsorcheck-inarerequired.Nanticokeisopendailytodove huntinginaccordancewithallstateand federalregulationsfromahalf-hourbeforesunrisetosunset.

AllotherwildlifeareasinSussex Countyareopenfordovehuntingwith nopermitsrequiredandinaccordance withallstateandfederalregulations fromahalf-hourbeforesunrisetosun-

JoeVenezia,JohnCordeaux,Sr.and Jr.,MichaelFranchino,ZachHill, PerryTownsendandChrisWhite.

TheIndiansremaininClass1A, District2alongwithBrandywine, Conrad,EarlyCollegeHS@DSU, FirstStateMilitaryAcademy,Polytech,Seaford,andSt.Andrew’s.Area rivalLaurelhasmoveduptoClass

set.Non-toxicshotisrequiredfordove huntingonallstatewildlifeareasduring theearlyseason.

Resident goosehuntingisavailable attheAssawomanWildlifeAreafroma fieldblindontheMuddyNeckTract southofDoubleBridgesRoad.A hunter-facilitateddrawingwilloccur twohoursbeforesunriseonMondays andThursdaysduringtheearlyseason. Moreinformationcanbeobtainedat theAssawomanCheckingStationorby calling(302)539-3160inadvanceof huntingdays.

PrimeHookStateWildlifeArea blindsandPrimeHookNWRblind siteswillbeopenfortheearlytealseason.HuntingdaysareMonday, Wednesday,FridayandSaturday.Permitsarefreeandwillbeissuedusinga hunterfacilitateddrawing2.5-hoursbeforesunrisefromthecheckstationlocatedonthePrimeHookNational

2Aafterwinningtwostraightstate titlesasanultra-dominant1Aprogram,ashavetheOdessaDucks.

IndianRiveropensits2023season atClass1A,District1A.I.DuPont inWilmingtononSaturday,Sept.9 beginningat6p.m.IRalsoplaysat Class1A,District1St.Elizabethon Friday,Sept.15witha7p.m.open-

WildlifeRefuge.

Huntinghoursareahalf-hourbefore sunriseto4p.m.Huntersshouldplanto usetheFoord’sLandingboatramp withinthefederalrefugetoaccessthe statewaterfowlblindsasthenewwater levelshavemadethestateboatrampinaccessible.Notethatblindsmaynotbe grassedfortheearlytealseason.

NootherSussexCountystate wildlifeareasarelocatedwithinthe Septembertealseasonzones.

Moreinformationabouthuntingin Delaware,includingmigratorybirds, canbefoundathttps://de.gov/hunting. Moreinformationabouthuntingon statewildlifeareascanbefound athttps://de.gov/wamaps.Information aboutDelaware’sdeerhuntingseasons, whichruninvariousincarnationsfrom Sept. 1throughJan.31,2024,canbe foundinthe2023-2024huntingguide.

ingkick.TheGreen&Goldwillhost archrivalPolytechbeginningat6 p.m.onFriday,Sept.22intheir homeopener.

“Wehopetoseetheentirecommunityatourfirsthomegame againstPolytech,”saidTownsend. “ThatwillbeanimportantClass1A gameforus.”

Lifeguard

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeachPatrolisa UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation advancedcertifiedagencythatserves theresidentsandvisitorsofthe TownofBethanyBeach.The51-to 55-memberbeachpatrolprovides beachandoceanrescueservices,First Respondercare,andgeneralpublic service.Thebeachpatrol,withthe assistanceofthepolicedepartment, enforcesallTownrulesandregulationsregardingthebeachandocean. Lifeguardspatrolthebeachesfull timefrom10a.m.to5p.m.during weekdaysand9:30a.m.to5:30p.m. onweekendsandholidaysfromMemorialDaythroughLaborDay.They arealsoondutyduringweekends duringthemonthofSeptember.

BBPlifeguardsrespondtoland andwateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducation abouthazardsinthesun,weather andocean.BBPbeachlifeguards traindailytoprepareforanysituationonlandandinwater.

Alwaysofserviceto beachpatrons,swimmers

ToJonathanMatta,beingalifeguardmeansthatheisalwaysof servicetothebeachpatronsand swimmersofBethanyBeach.“Itenablesmetostepoutofmycomfort zonethatmostwillneversee,andit allowsmetogrowasaperson,”said Matta,anativeofAnnapoliswho nowlivesinGambrills,Md.“Ibecamealifeguardbecausemybest friendsincethefirstgrade,Grayson Fitzgerald,wasalifeguard.Iknew thatIwouldthriveinthisenvironment,andwouldfallinlovewith beingalifeguard.

“Wewerelifeguardstogetherfor threeyears,anditwasthebestthree yearsever,”Mattaadded.“Hepushed me,alongwithothersonthepatrol, tobecomebetterandtopreparemyselfforwhatwastocome.Henever sugarcoatedanything,andhetoldme itwasgoingtobethehardestthingI haveeverdone.Buthealsosaidit wouldbethemostrewardingexperienceforme.”

Therewardsincludedafantastic senseofcamaraderiesharedbythe BethanyBeachPatrolthatmadeit

feellikeafamily.“Fromyourfirst day,yourbrothersandsistersaround youpushyoutobecomeabetter guard,”hesaid.“Thebondscreated onthispatrolwilllastalifetimeand arewritteninstone.Webecomeso close,weknoweachother’sstrengths andweaknesses,whichallowsusto buildeachotherup.Thechainis onlyasstrongasitsweakestlink.On ourpatrol,westrivetomakeeach linkasstrongasitcanbe.”

Afallenfriendwhomade aprofoundimpact

JonathanremembersNoah Blonderasanindividualwhohada profoundimpactonhislife.“Noah andIhadplayedicehockeytogether sincewewerethreeyearsold,”said Matta.“Wegrewupinseparable, playingonthesameteamuntilwe attendeddifferenthighschools.He andIhadsimilaraspirationsofjoiningthemilitary,andwouldhangout andtalkforhoursaboutwhatthefutureheld.”

AccordingtoMatta,hisfriendenlistedintheMarineCorpsin2019 andgraduatedfromMarineCorps RecruitDepotParrisIslandonJan. 31,2020,earningthehonorofPla-

toonHighPFT/CFT.Hisfirstduty waswiththe3rdBattalion,6th MarinesonMarineCorpsBase CampLejeune,Jacksonville,N.C.

“Noahhadasmilethatcouldlight upthedarkestroomandhisjokes wouldmakeyoufalloverlaughing, butwasthemostloyalfriend,”said Matta.“Hewasalwaysreadytowork andwastrulyabrothertothose aroundhim.IlostNoahonJune5, 2021,andeverydayIwakeupto strivetopursueourgoalsandto neverlethismemoryfade.”

Blonder,21,passedawayaftersustaininginjuriesresultingfromanautomobileaccidentinSevernaPark, Md.

Mattalooksforwardtoachieving hislifelongdreamofjoiningthe UnitedStatesNavy.Heearneda Bachelor’sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringfromChristopherNewport UniversityinNewportNews,Virginia,andwillattendOfficerCandidateSchool(OCS)andcommission intotheNavyeitherasaSurface WarfareOfficer—or,morespecifically—anElectricPropulsionEngineer.

BAYFORESTCLUBOCEANVIEW,DELAWARE-NAMED2018BESTCOMMUNITYINTHENATION!!!INDOORPICKLEBALL!

2 FABULOUS POOLS AND EVERYACTIVITYIMAGINABLE.BEACHSHUTTLE.

Beautiful 4 BR home Most of the FURNITURE INCLUDED! Lots of natural light with tons of windows & doors in every room.

Large open floor plan with hardwood floors. Great Room includes large living roomwithstonefireplace.

Family room has 3 walls of windows & half BA. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, pantry, and breakfast bar. Formal dining room. Primary BR suite with BA on main level. Laundry Room, mud room on main level. 2-car Garage. 3 Season roomofffamilyroom.Upstairshasadditionalsleeping&entertainingareas.

Large loft, 3 BR & full BA. One of the BRs is 19x18 - can be used as a playroom, exercise room or a large BR. $650,000

5 BR, 3 BA home. 2 story Foyer, open floor plan & 2-CAR SIDE LOAD GARAGE. CAN SLEEP 10 OR MORE COMFORTABLY.

Vaultedceilings

GreatRoom,dining&breakfastareawithgasfireplace.Officeor formal dining room on main level all with NEW laminate woodstyle flooring. Kitchen high-top sitting area, lots of kitchen cabinets, granite counters & pantry. Master BR large SITTING room.MasterBA2separatevanities&largeshower.GUEST

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW

201 CENTRAL AVENUE – 2ND FLOOR

OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals for the Town of Ocean View, Open End Engineering Services – Town Engineer, Project Number OV24-0001 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Office of Planning and Development, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded. The purpose of this contract is to establish one (1) three (3) year agreement with a town option for two (2), one (1) year extensions with a qualified Engineering firm to provide comprehensive engineering services and representation as the Town Engineer on an as needed basis. Interested parties may contact Susan Miller, Administrative Assistant, at the Ocean View Administrative Offices for a copy of the Request for Proposal by email at smiller@oceanviewde.gov.

Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Open End Engineering Services – Town Engineer Project No. OV24-0001

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20230825 2T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY; BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Collins Street Pathway, Project Number 2023-01 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to re-construct Collins Street between Half Moon Drive and Kent Avenue, Kent Avenue between Collins Street and Wellington Parkway & Wellington Parkway between Kent Avenue and SR1, in the Incorporated Town of Bethany Beach as detailed in the project plans and documents.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents. In addition, a pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21 , 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Collins Street Pathway. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

The Town of Bethany Beach reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023, FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 P.M. EASTERN DAYLIGHT’S SAVINGS TIME IN THE TOWN MEETING ROOM, 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY, BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE.

Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters of the Town of Bethany Beach, Delaware that the Annual Municipal Election will be held in said Town on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. eastern daylight savings time, in the Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware.

Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. There are six (6) candidates. The candidates are:

Keith A. Brothers (resident)

Russell Evans (non-resident)

Theresa Keil (resident)

Jerry Morris (resident)

Patrick Sheplee (non-resident)

Marc Tanowitz (non-resident)

At least four (4) of the seven (7) members of the Town Council must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.

Town Council terms are for a period of two years.

At said Annual Municipal Election, every person, male or female, who has attained eighteen (18) years of age, is registered under the Town’s Voter Registration ordinances, and is either: (a) a freeholder in the Town, as defined herein, for a period of 90 (ninety) days prior to the date of the election, or (b) has been a permanent, full-time resident of the Town for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the election in which he or she seeks to vote. For purposes of this Charter: (i) a “freeholder” shall be deemed to include any natural person who holds title of record to a fee simple, estate or a life estate, in and to real property located within the Town boundaries: (ii) a “resident” shall mean any person who has been a permanent, full-time resident of the Town for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the election.

Bethany Beach property owners who are listed on the Town’s property tax list are not required to register to vote in Town elections.

Residents of Bethany Beach (who do not own property) must register to vote at least thirty days prior to the election. Residents may register at Town Hall or request a mailed registration form by telephone, mail or by email. All votes shall be offered in person, or by absentee ballot. If an elector cannot appear at the regular polling place the day of the election, he/she may appear at Town Hall or contact Town Hall and request an Affidavit. Affidavits are also available on the Town’s website at www.townofbethany beach.com. The written Affidavit must be filed no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 8, 2023. After approval of the Affidavit, an absentee ballot will be provided to you either in person or mailed. Absentee ballots must be received before the polls close on the day of the election. No voter shall vote for more candidates than there are offices to be filled at the election. Voting machines will be used on the day of the election.

CP 20230804 6T

TheMiracleAngelsofIsraelUnited MethodistChurchofLewesrecentlypresentedBeebeMedicalFoundationwitha $6,785giftoftosupportBeebeHealthcare’s OncologyServices“PatientSpecialNeeds Fund.”

TheMiracleAngels,undertheleadership oftheRev.MarjorieBelmont-Burns,raises fundsthroughamultitudeofcommunity fundraisingactivities,includingyardsales,bake salesandspecialevents.Forthe13thyear,IsraelUnitedMethodistChurchfamilies,

LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

friends,andFriendshipU.M.Church,Indian MissionU.M.ChurchandSt.John’sSecond BaptistChurchcontinuedtomaketheirannualdonationtohelpBeebe’sOncologyDepartment.

MiracleAngelmemberSisterBettyJ. Streettsaid,“Eachyearwetrytowearacancer survivorshipcolor,asitisavastrainbowofcolors,andtogetherwewinthefightagainstcancer.Thisyear,wechosepinktohighlightbreast cancer.Manyinourcongregationhave,unfortunately,beentouchedbycancer,anditgiveus greatjoytobeabletogivebacktothecancer patientswithinourveryowncommunity.”

CoastalCancerCenter.

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 8 pound sign (#

B. There is no Member ID, so just press the pound sign (#

In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83231945954?pwd=UFNRN1RxOFQ1K25

C. The Passcode is: 1

Friday, October 6, 2023 T 1 PM

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If your computer/laptop doesn't have a microphone, you may call into the event at the following phone number: 301-715-8592

& Virtual Meeting

TheMiracleAngelsofIsraelUnited MethodistChurchhavebeeninvolvedwith raisingfundsforcancersurvivorssince1999. Forthepast13years,allproceedshavebeen donatedannuallytoBeebe,tohelpcancerpatientsinSussexCounty.TheMiracleAngels choseBeebesothatthedonationswouldstay localtohelpcancerpatientsandtheirfamilies attheTunnellCancerCenterandtheSouth

“DonationstotheOncologyPatientSpecialNeedsFundgodirectlytoqualifyingpatients,helpingtoaddressbarrierstocare— emergentexpensessuchasprescriptions,food, essentiallivingexpensesandtransportation,” MauriceWinkfield,executivedirectorof BeebeHealthcare’sOncologyServices.“Now morethaneverbefore,requestsforassistance areincreasing,andoncologysurvivorsarein need.Donationslikethishelptoensurethat survivorscanfocusonhealing.IwanttoextendoursincerethankstotheMiracleAngels fortheirdedication,havingdonatedover $50,000toBeebeOncologyoverthepast13 years!”

Asacommunity-based,not-for-profit healthcaresystem,BeebeHealthcaredepends onthesupportofindividuals,localorganizationsandbusinesses,corporationsandprivate foundations.ContactBeebeMedicalFoundationtomakeagiftatwww.beebemedicalfoundation.orgor(302)644-2900.

O Harry & Lisa Marie Welch

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 832 3194 5954, followed by the pound sign (#).

B. There is no Member ID, so just press the pound sign (#).

C. The Passcode is: 156053, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Friday, October 6, 2023

TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: Welch Hearing

LOCATION: Town Hall: 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE 19930; & Virtual Meeting

OWNER: Harry & Lisa Marie Welch

PROPERTY: 146 Henlopen Drive, Lot 26, South Bethany, DE

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-38(A)(1), TWENTY-FIVE (25) FT front yard setback requirements of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s request for a variance of encroachment twenty-two inches (22”) into the front yard setback for the purpose of constructing a front entry step.

All interested parties should attend by phone and present their views. If unable to attend, written comments will be accepted, but must be received prior to the public hearing. Copies of the documents concerning this matter are available for inspection upon request at South Bethany Town Hall (302-539-3653) during normal business hours.

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EMMETT KELLY CLOWNS, Harbor Lights lighthouses, Royal & Co. angels, and more. Call for more info:

302.519.3657

ONE YEAR OLD SPEED

Queen TC5 washing machine. Well maintained and in excellent condition. $450

608.616.2429

SEARS STAINLESS STEEL refrigerator. 36”wide. Excellent condition. $500 OBO

302.856.6756

SEARS GAS DRYER GOOD condition. $50 OBO

302.856.6756

WHIRLPOOL SS 3.1 CF refrigerator/freezer. $75

302.299.3454

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302.855.1156

(5) 2022 JEEP WRANGLER black alloy wheels & tires. Includes TPMSs; excellent condition. $800 717.554.7184

NEW, BLACK, 48” TRUCK toolbox. Paid $340, asking $170. 302.732.3637

(2) SPRAY CANS OF AUTO paint primer. $15 OBO

302.344.0169

PACE EDWARD FULL metal, retractable tonneau cover. Fits Chevy & GMC trucks with extended cabs, 6.5’ bed. $200 267.776.7640

TONS OF MECHANICS’ tools and chests. Snap-on and more. All at reduced pricing - all must go. Call for more info: 302.519.3657

DONATE YOUR CAR/ truck/ RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD. Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410.228.8437 CompassionPlace.org.

GREEN BIMINI TOP 80w AT base. Used twice. $120 443.373.1550

MINKOTA TROLLING motor 28lbs. thrust, 5 speeds. $60 firm. 302.436.9005

46” HITACHI TV WITH stand. $75 OBO 3 02.856.6756

ALL-IN-1 HP PRINTER Office Jet. $50 OBO 302.229.7898

TRUNDLE BED LIKE NEW 2 years old. $300 301.219.7632

MOVING - ALL IN GREAT condition! Lift recliner: $75; Ashley DR set for 6: $200; large, beige, wrap sofa: $100; Ashley king BR set - 4 pieces: $200. 302.663.9326

SWIVEL ROCKING recliner. Medium blue, faux leather. Brand new, never used, still in box. $250 914.522.9309

WHITE BUNK BED TOP twin with mattress. Open on bottom for twin, full, or queen bed on rolling frame. Frame included. $150 443.687.6126

OAK CURIO HUTCH WITH lighting and 5 glass shelves.

54”w x 17”d x 77”h. $400 410.935.8193

8 DINING ROOM CHAIRS 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: $125 302.515.5402

WHITE TRUNDLE BED, LIKE new. $300 302.732.9684

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. 301.802.0431

SMALL ICE MAKER 20#/ day. REDUCED! $75 OBO 302.229.7898

WOLFGANG PUCK STILL in box Immersion Hand Blender. Wire beaters, dough hooks, frother, chopper blade, instructions, & recipes. $50 3 01.875.7061

CONVENTIONAL & microwave combo. $95 Leave message. Ocean City. 3 01.802.0431

AIR FRYER - WORKS GREAT $40; toaster oven - works great: $35 302.743.1903

9-PIECE QUALITY SEATING sectional, woven porch furniture. Clean, in excellent condition. You transport. Ocean View area. REDUCED! $150 Leave message. 703.303.3505

MISCELLANEOUS

DOUBLE FRENCH DOOR

72” x 80”. 15 glass panes, each side. Pine finish on one side, cream on other side. Beautiful condition, hardware included. $400 OBO 443.614.1290

SEAMSTRESS WANTED for one small craft project. Have fabric and pattern. Will compensate. 302.344.0169

ORECK STILL IN BOX TOP fill, upright for carpet and bare floors with micro sweep cleaning system. Asking $175 301.875.7061

REDSKINS CARRYING BELT for small items. Large zipped pouch, and 2 small zipped pouches. REDUCED! $30 443.373.1550

EXTERIOR DOOR WITH fulllength glass. 31.75”w x 79”h. No hardware. $75 410.688.5483

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

Signed artist’s proof print. “Past, Present, Future”. $50 OBO Call 610.468.4004

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

SINGER SEWING MACHINE

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; 3XL t-shirts. 302.541.0475

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

15+ KIDS’ VHS TAPES $10 302.229.7898

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

STEREO EQUIPMENT WITH Polk audio and other speaker. Best offer. 302.537.0508

TAMMA IRON COBRA 600 gold base drum pedal. Like new. $115 302.278.1441

PETS & SUPPLIES

4 YEAR-OLD DOG VERY WELL-TRAINED Great comfort/companion dog. Perfect for seniors. Great home only. I’m moving, and dogs are not allowed. 302.663.9326

(2) PET BUCKET CAR SEAT covers. $20 302.379.4284

FANCY GUPPIES BABIES to adults. Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302.841.4562

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. 302.355.9979

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

SPORTS & EXERCISE

LACROSSE GOAL regulation size; galvanized. $20 You haul. Ocean Pines. 443.614.1290

WEIDER PRO 6900 MULTI Gym. $150 OBO 301.704.9147

SUN STREAMWAY LOW profile bike. White with silver fenders; 3-speed. Brand new, used once. Paid $695. Sell for $600 757.810.8782

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

MEN’S PREMIUM FI’ZIK Wing Flex bicycle seat. $20 302.278.1441

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

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

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS Trail Speed She bicycle seat. $10 302.278.1441

TOOLS

POWER TOOLS: TABLE saws, sanders, wet saw, circular saw and more. $25$60. All in good working condition. Please leave message: 302.539.1726

LADDERS: (1) 5’; (1) 6’; (2) chain saws; appliance cart. Please leave message: 302.539.1726

RYOBI SAWZALL Excellent condition. $25 302.278.1441

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

LADDER JACKS, BIL JAX scaffolding, 10.5’ Tapco aluminum brake with accessories. Call Bob for pricing: 302.462.1884

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13. Cool beats: Since doctors use their stethoscopes to ____ the sound of their patients' hearts, they could call them "heart headphones"

14. A person who poses for a picture in a fashion magazine

Kids and Their Favorite Adults

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

16. Working around the clock back in 1931, over 3000 men took just 20 months to build the famous Empire State Building in this city (abbr.)

17. The place where tellers count out thousands of dollars each day (or the last name of a former 14A named Tyra)

19. This planet is every astronaut's last stop at the end of a mission

21. The boss of the bus who always sits in the front seat

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BAYVILLESHORES 3BDLAKEFRONT

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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

Pride of ownership and attention to detail abounds! This 4 BR, 2 bath home in the pristine Community of Fairway Village. Features a beautiful contemporary hard scape area with outside shower & beautiful walkway along with with heaters and re pit. Many upgrades & on an oversized lot with a beautiful tree lined oasis to enjoy from your back deck. Community features, club house, pool & a play-ground, tot lot & tennis.

$660,000

Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831 janesellsde@gmail.com

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!

$459,000 (DESU2039006)

34715 PORT COURT, BAY COLONY

You will immediately appreciate the attention to detail that Live Oak Home Builders has put into their homes. Impressive great room with a Heat and Glow gas fireplace and custom surround.

Gourmet kitchen features soft closed doors and drawers, designer quartz countertops, and highend stainless-steel appliances. First floor owner’s suite & another BR that can be utilized as an office or a second master suite. Upstairs you’ll find a huge, finished bonus rm and an additional unfinished space plus a cozy loft area, two additional BRs, and a shared BA.

$999,900 (DESU2041964)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

BAYFRONT

Stunning bayfront condo offering breathtaking bay views from its top oor location. Just two blocks to the ocean. Spacious, fully furnished property boasts 3 BRs and 2BA. Newly updated interior featuring an updated kitchen & bathrooms. A recently replaced HVAC system comes with full warranty. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the bayside balcony with its new heavyduty storm/privacy sliders. Large separate storage room available for your beach supplies right next to the unit.

$544,900 (MDWO2015484)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

36877

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.

(DESU2037762)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

UNDERCONTRACT INONEDAY!

Paradise Found! Canalfront 2800 sq ft rst oor living Coastal Home on .33 acres with open oor plan, 5 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage. Unbelievable outdoor living spacehuge screened in porch, inground pool with slide, hot tub, pool house, re pit area, built in grill, storage shed, white vinyl privacy fence, extensive hardscaping, boat lift in alcove for added protection and additional bulkheaded lateral dockage, oating dock for jet skis.

Asking $1,250,000 (DESU2046482)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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

PRICEREDUCED!

NEW LISTING - BAYSIDE

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

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.

$575,000 (DESU2043958)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

37644 W STONEY RUN

110 81ST ST., #403, OCEAN CITY

PEACEFUL COVE, SELBYVILLE

31006 OMAR ROAD

26064 CROSSWINDS LANDING

30027 ARROWHEAD DR, OCEAN VIEW

GOLDEN EAGLE DRIVE, OCEAN VIEW