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Ørsted remains committed to Skipjack project By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Last Tuesday, the Danish firm Ørsted scrapped its Ocean Wind I and II projects in southern New Jersey, saying the projects were no longer financially-feasible. The company cited supply-chain issues, inflation and a failure to gain enough government tax credits, according to the Associated

Press. Ørsted is appealing the return of a $300 million deposit guarantee it had earlier agreed to pay New Jersey in the event it failed to build its first wind farm off the state’s coast. The issue of investing in wind to meet the Biden Administration agenda for renewable energy has been heating up lately. In a recent story in Law 360, industry analysts stated that Offshore Wind

must “get creative amid a macroeconomic storm.” The publication noted that U.S. offshore wind developers and the states that want a zero-carbon electricity alternative “have to be more adaptable deal-making partners if they are going to be successful in navigating the rough waters” ahead economically. We asked Chris Bason, Ørsted’s stakeholder relations lead for Delaware, about the impact the New Jersey with-

drawal might have on Maryland Offshore Wind and on the proposed onshoring of cables at 3R’s beach right here in the North Bethany area. Coastal Point: Is Ørsted postponing, delaying or abandoning its plans for MD Offshore Wind and the Skipjack I and II developments? Bason: “Skipjack Wind remains in See ØRSTED page 2

Selbyville to host hearing on cannabis establishments By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter The Selbyville Town Council will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, at Town Hall, concerning amending the town code to prohibit the operation of marijuana establishments. Amendments to the code would also include prohibiting testing facilities, cultivation, retail stores and any commercial establishment such as marijuana lounges or cafes “that allow patrons to consume, smoke or partake in marijuana products within the jurisdiction limits of the town of Selbyville.” During the Monday, Nov. 6, town council meeting, Councilman Monroe Hudson, chairman of the Marijuana Advisory Committee, said he and committee members “overwhelmingly said we want to prohibit the sale in town limits.” See SELBYVILLE page 3

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Frankford looking to hire new full-time police officer Bruette’s departure leaves department short By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Frankford’s police department is seeking to replace its only full-time offi-

cer other than its police chief, following the departure of Cpl. Beth Bruette last month. Bruette, who joined the force about six months ago, resigned Oct. 27 “effective immediately and with no reason given” for her departure, police Chief Kevin Smith announced at the Frankford Town Council meeting on Monday,

Nov. 6. The department now consists of Smith and part-time officers Megan Loulou and Kevin Dorney. Smith said on Tuesday, Nov. 7 that the Town Council agreed during an executive session following Monday’s regular council meeting to move forward with replacing Bruette with another

full-time officer. “We’re going to take our time,” with the replacement process, Smith said Tuesday. At press time, Bruette had not responded to requests from the Coastal Point for comment on her departure. See FRANKFORD page 4

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Selbyville officials talk Christmas Parade By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Selbyville town officials are working to make the annual Christmas Parade, planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, a memorable event and discussed plans for it at the Monday, Nov. 6, town council meeting. “We want to make it a very special night,” Town Administrator Stacey Long said, adding members of the local Rotary Club and Salem United Methodist Church will host a Santa House, located at the church. The town will sponsor one night when Santa Claus is there receiving visitors in the house, and provide cookies and hot chocolate. Other organizations, including State Farm and the Rotary Club, will host nights with Santa and

Ørsted Continued from page 1 active development.” CP: Has Ørsted submitted its landfall plans to BOEM concerning proposed on-shoring at Bethany Beach (3R’s beach) and land-based routings? Bason: “Landfall plans are submitted to BOEM as part of a Construction and Operations Plan (COP). Ørsted has not submitted Skipjack Wind’s COP to

the police department will also be there. “As long as I can give Santa my list,” Police Chief Brian Wilson joked, holding his hands a foot apart, indicating a long list. Santa’s House should arrive in town after Thanksgiving and will be decorated with lights and ornaments.

Honor Society students visit council Students from Philip Showell Elementary School, who are in the honor society, were special guests when the Selbyville Town Council met on Monday, Nov. 6. The students, accompanied by Dr. Michelle Timmons, stood in a straight line in front of council members, facing the audience, and each took a turn explaining the roles in the honor society, BOEM and has not selected preferred landfall or transmission routes for BOEM’s consideration. CP: Has Ørsted completed, or nearly completed, its ocean floor survey work off the coast of Delaware Seashore State Park (any findings of note)? Bason: “The offshore survey work was successfully completed the week of Oct. 30.” CP: Will supply chain issues have an impact on MD Offshore Wind and

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including taking responsibility, keeping their grades up, going to class prepared and ready to learn, being respectful, being leaders and taking part in service projects such as donating to food banks and testing water as they help protect the inland bays. “We are very grateful to you for letting us come here,” one student said as the audience applauded and Mayor Rick Duncan invited them to tour the town’s water facility and test the water. “We’re always looking for good operators,” he said.

Time extended for impact fee reports Council unanimously agreed to amend Chapter 100 — Impact Fees — and give the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Skipjack? Bason: “We take our supply chain commitments to the State of Maryland seriously, and those commitments are at the forefront of our work to support Skipjack’s continued development. We expect to have more clarity on Skipjack Wind’s path forward as we continue discussions with stakeholders in Maryland and Delaware.” CP: How is your work progressing in Europe on production of wind turbine blades (800 feet) for U.S. wind production? Bason: “Ørsted does not manufacture wind turbine blades. Ørsted procures components such as wind turbine blades from manufacturers. Ørsted has not made a final decision on the type of wind turbine or blades that would be used for Skipjack Wind. “As you may know, Ørsted is currently constructing its South Fork Wind Farm off the coast of New York. Turbine blades and other components

Department and the Selbyville Library from three to six months to submit an annual audit report to the town. Both the fire department and library will benefit from impact fees.

Council OK’s video conferencing Council agreed to spend about $10,000 to have a video conferencing system installed at Town Hall, so meetings can be livestreamed or recorded and watched later. Town Administrator Stacey Long said it will also allow council members to join meetings if they are out of town. “Covid changed a lot of this, how meetings are held. It is time for us to give every option to watch and not have See PARADE page 3 arrived at the Port of New London in August for installation this Fall.” CP: Does the New Jersey decision impact Maryland and Delaware at this time? Bason: “The decision to cease the development of our Ocean Wind projects was an outcome of a portfolio review of our U.S. offshore wind projects. Since our August announcement regarding anticipated impairments, both Ocean Wind projects have been further negatively impacted by unprecedented macroeconomic challenges in the form of high interest rates, rising inflation and, most significantly, supply-chain bottlenecks. The company remains committed to the U.S. renewable energy industry, including offshore wind and land-based technologies. “Skipjack Wind remains in active development, and we remain in discussion with stakeholders in Maryland and Delaware about the project’s path forward.”

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Parade Continued from page 2 to come in,” she said. “We still want to meet as a council but this will bring the town up to the 21st Century,” Mayor Rick Duncan said. “It’s a good investment in our community. A lot of senior citizens want to watch from home in bad weather or now that it is getting dark earlier. I

Selbyville Continued from page 1 He said it if were allowed, Selbyville would be the only town in this area allowing it, since other area towns, including Millsboro, Millville and Ocean View, have, or are in the process of, writing and passing ordinances to prohibit it. Hudson said he talked to Selbyville Police Chief Brian Wilson who agreed it should be prohibited in Selbyville for the sake of public, traffic and highway safety. The Delaware League of Local Governments does not support allowing marijuana, also because of concerns about public safety, Hudson said. Committee members also talked to town residents, who said they oppose the sale and use of marijuana in Selbyville, he said. The town has two schools and a large daycare center “and we feel an or-

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of chicken and side dishes for Thanksgiving meals that will be distributed. Packing will be done at Mountaire Farms in Selbyville on Saturday, Nov. 18. Zach Evans, who handles public relations for Mountaire Farms, reminded the council of the date and invited them to attend. “We’re really excited. This is the first

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dinance to prohibit it is necessary,” Hudson said. Council unanimously agreed to the committee’s findings. In nearby Ocean View, the town council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale, cultivation, testing and use of marijuana and the Millsboro Town Council is in the process of doing the same. Ocean View Mayor John Reddington told Coastal Point he heard from residents who don’t want marijuana in town because they don’t want to smell it and many are convinced it’s a gateway drug, meaning it leads to the use of stronger, addictive and dangerous illegal drugs. In early September, the Millsboro Town Council, by unanimous vote, directed Town Solicitor Mary SchriderFox to draft an ordinance banning the cultivation, sale and production of cannabis products in the town. Town Manager Jamie Burk showed council members ordinances from other

Delaware municipalities, and said council members and others he has talked to favor prohibition. Schrider-Fox said she looked at Millville’s ordinance and, like that nearby town, Millsboro will have to be sure to add references banning the substance to its zoning code, as well as in licensing and business restrictions, and that public hearings will be required. Councilman Marty Presley said licenses for related businesses will start being approved by the state in March 2024 and suggested also adding in Millsboro law that it will be illegal to smoke marijuana “on our streets and in our town.” In April, Delaware lawmakers passed House bills legalizing the possession of up to 1 ounce of recreational marijuana, making it legal to buy starting in early 2025, but towns were given the option to prohibit it. There is no such provision for areas in Sussex County that are not incorporated.

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Selbyville Continued from page 3 time we have done this on a Saturday. We want to make it more of a family event,” he said. “We appreciate all that Mountaire does,” Mayor Rick Duncan said.

Resident concerned about doctor shortage During the public comments portion of the meeting, a Selbyville resident said she is concerned about not having enough doctors to serve the growing population. Some doctors are not accepting any new patients, she said. Zach Evans, who handles public re-

Frankford Continued from page 1 She joined the force May 8, two months after the Town Council approved the addition of $80,000 to the town’s annual budget for the addition of a second fulltime officer. Also during the Nov. 6 meeting, Smith told the council that there has been progress in an investigation into a string of burglaries in the Hickory Street area. Smith said that Officer Dorney had recovered fingerprints from an attempted burglary of a shed and that “this could possibly clear all of the burglaries that have been occurring in

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lations for Mountaire Farms, and who was also attending the meeting, said during discussions with Beebe Healthcare, the problem of unavailable, or unaffordable, housing, comes up. “The only way to provide affordable housing is to build more houses but a lot of people here don’t want more houses so it becomes convoluted,” Evans said. The woman said an established doctor could afford a home in the Selbyville area. Evans agreed, but said technicians, nurses and staff also need affordable housing. “You know the saying, ‘If you build it they will come?’” Councilwoman Carol Cary asked. “It’s hard to be patient to build all

these things but we have to wait until all thee things come,” she said. Evans said affordable housing is a good topic for Selbyville’s new Economic Development Committee to explore.

the Hickory Street/Clayton Avenue area.” Smith said a suspect had been identified by the fingerprints at the shed. He also informed the council that the department is moving ahead toward accreditation, which has been ongoing since the department was reactivated in 2019 with the hiring of former Police Chief Laurence Corrigan. The accreditation, which was revoked when the department was dormant for several years, will aid the department in seeking grants. In other business, the council voted to affirm the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to ap-

prove an application for rezoning filed by Coleman Enterprises owner Chuck Coleman to rezone property on Thatcher Street from residential to neighborhood business. Coleman plans to build storage units on the property. Town Council President Greg Welch announced that applications are being accepted for candidates for three openings on the council. The terms of council members Pam Davis and Jimmy Sample, as well as Council Vice President Skip Ash expire this year. The election is set for Feb. 24; the filing deadline for candidates is Jan. 12. Envision Frankford announced plans for this year’s Christmas in the Park fes-

Police report Police Chief Brian Wilson, while presenting his monthly police report, said officers responded to 296 calls during October and made 11 criminal arrests. Trunk or Treat on Oct. 21 was successful, as was trick or treating door to door in Selbyville on Oct. 31. Wilson said additional officers were on the streets that night but there were no in-

cidents. It appears fewer children are going door to door as more go to Trunk or Treat, he said. The police department has a new police car and officers are looking forward to getting it outfitted, Wilson said.

Water report Councilman Gary Steffen, while presenting the monthly water report, said 7.4 million gallons of water were produced during October, and supplemented by Artesian Water. Everything in the water plant is running well, he said. See SELBYVILLE page 7 tivities. The town will kick off the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 25. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 5:45 p.m. The tree-lighting will feature performances by the Indian River High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society Band and Choir, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Santa House (bring your own camera), free cookies and hot cocoa. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the park at 6:15 p.m. The park will be closed to the public until after the holidays, except for Wednesday evenings, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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It isn’t unusual to see Tyler Bare in the gym playing dodgeball or kickball with Selbyville Middle School students, or stopping by a table in the cafeteria for a lunchtime chat. As the school resource officer — and also for Phillip Showell Elementary and Southern Delaware School of the Arts — Bare, a Selbyville Police officer, wants youngsters to know he enjoys sports just as much as they do and, most importantly, he is available if they want to talk or need help. “I connect with them on a different level than a teacher and I enjoy it. I see them in the hallways, in the cafeteria, in the gym,” the 37-year-old Dagsboro resident said. He and his wife, Rachel, have an 11-year-old son. In conversation, Bare is modest, the kind of man who hesitates to take credit, but whose anecdotes illustrate a dedication to his career as well as to those who, like him, have served their country. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran now in his second year as a school resource officer, Bare was in active duty from 2005 until 2010, joining the Marine Corps while in high school, in a delayed entry program. He was stationed in Quantico, Va., for two years, then sent to Japan for two years and, in 2009, assigned to Afghanistan where he stayed for nine months. Now a crisis intervention specialist, he responds when fellow veterans are upset, maybe suffering emotional break-

School Resource Officer Tyler Bare, seen here with his Above and Beyond Award for his work in the Indian River School District, is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and continues to work with veterans in need. downs, and need assistance. Most often, problems are the result of post-traumatic stress order, memories of combat, homelessness or the kind of mental stress he experienced after being discharged. “I hit a point where I needed help. I had nightmares and rough sleeping habits and other issues in my personal life for five years before I got help. I had a veteran reaching out to me. I am not bitter. I am very glad I got help. It definitely changed my life,” Bare, a native of Ocean View, said. Immediately, he knew he wanted to serve his country, and be strong for others, while he was in a high school history class on Sept. 11, 2001. “I wanted to join the Marines since I was a kid but 9/11 really solidified it for me. I was sitting in my history class and they had a TV. A teacher came running in and said, ‘The Twin Towers have been hit.’ We watched it on TV. I was sitting in that history class and I knew right then and there ‘This is what I’m doing.’ When I saw that I knew my country was really going to need help,” he said. His military experience “helped shaped who I am today and allows me to be there as a public servant for other See BARE page 6

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DEMA official talks flood zones, funding By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Money is available for beach communities in special flood hazard zones to conduct studies on sea level rise, overall coastal resilience, and think “outside the box” about solutions to the warming oceans and the dual threat of bayside and ocean side flooding. All the local beach communities and coastal towns are within the FEMA 100-year flood plain with the hazard lines drawn right to the front door of many beachfront homes. In reviewing the hazard maps through FEMA’s National Risk Index, the dune line at the beaches often denotes the start of the flood plain. It’s where the dunes provide

Bare Continued from page 5 people in tough situations,” he said. He has learned skills necessary to help veterans and uses similar techniques when middle school students have a need. “What you sometimes see in middle school is, you have families that are split up, broken homes if you will. They need a little bit of guidance, stability, being there for the students. As a

some protection from coastal flooding that FEMA forms the redline of coastal flood zones. Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery and mitigation services in order to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. Phillip Cane is the state hazard mitigation officer in Delaware. He discussed the grant money that is now available to local communities. He responded to three areas of concern during a recent interview: local community risk mitigation studies, beach restoration and recovery, local

code enforcement and home or street elevations to stay ahead of sea level rise. The Community Disasters Resilience Zones Act of late 2022 is legislation to make sure FEMA receives enough funding to permit dollars to go to the right places. The president is required to maintain a natural hazards zones assessment program. High levels of individual hazard risk ratings are based on an assessment of the intersection of loss to population equivalence; building value; agriculture value; and the high social vulnerability ratings and low community resilience ratings of specified regions. These are the metrics that permit agencies to conduct risk assessments. “Our local communities are trying to

find the money to do studies of their roadways and the feasibility of safe road passage during significant flood events,” said Cane. “We are working closely with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) right now on the SR 1 study which has been over four years in the making. We are closing it out now and will soon be able to reach out to state and local governements about Route One and have a conversation about flood mitigation. “One idea that has emerged is to use a permeable pavement road surface,” continued Cane. “The rising water could move through the roadway because the roadway’s pavement would be

school resource officer, there are a lot of smiles in a typical day, a lot of hanging out with the kids. When you’re out on the street writing tickets you might not see that person again, but in school I see the same kids every day. “I am roaming the hallways while they are switching classes and I make sure there is a safe environment so they can look forward to coming to school. “If they have an issue, I can be that person. If they say, ‘I got in trouble’ I will be there for them. The connection

between helping veterans and helping children is my ability to talk to kids out of stressful situations that some adults or veterans may also see. A few veterans have reached out to me to connect them with the right kind of people. I see myself as a resource for veterans. If a veteran needs help, I will be there for them,” he said. This year on Veterans Day, Bare will be in Virginia attending a Veterans Day dinner with his family. From time to time, he is asked to speak about being a veteran, including last

year, when he was featured at Dagsboro Church of God. Bare is also involved with the Millville Fire Department and has been a volunteer since 2001. “I am a third-generation fire fighter. My grandfather was a police officer. My whole family has been involved in the fire department and I have police officers in my family,” he said. “I want to continue in public safety and if anybody needs help, I will help them. I’m easy to find. Anybody can find me at the police department.”

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DEMA Continued from page 6 water permeable.” Cane said DEMA and DelDOT authorities are seeking solutions for ten-year forward-looking flood events up to 100-year forwardlooking floods.

Selbyville Continued from page 4

Public Works report Steffen, while presenting the monthly Public Works report, said the town’s Christmas lights will be turned on around Thanksgiving.

Economic Development Committee plans Councilwoman Carol Cary, while updating the council about the Economic Development Committee, said it is “moving right along with its plans” and members are setting one-year, fiveyear and 10-year plans “so it has longevity built in.” Cary thanked members of the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce for their help. In upcoming months, members will discuss strategic visioning. Member Zach Evans thanked town leaders “for making this a focus of the town” and Chamber members “for giving us a road map.”

Innovations to protect town flooding “In Bethany Beach, we are looking at a grant request right now for an inflatable dam,” said Cane. “It is a permanent structure to help solve for the localized street flooding you are seeing in Bethany. The floods the town by the Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, through the University of Delaware. Town Administrator Stacey Long said about one year ago the council changed the town charter concerning districts. “There were several questions and we researched and now we are working to get a district map designed,” she said. “They specialize in this. They will get information from the census,” Long said. Last November, council discussed created voting districts and agreed to develop a resolution to amend the charter and create districts, a change from the longtime policy of all Council members being elected at-large. The charter change was forwarded to Sen. Gerald Hocker and Representatives Rich Collins and Ron Gray to introduce during the General Assembly. “There were additional questions

may come from sea rise or from the bay side. While this is still an application and only in the review phase, it would be a great use of Flood Mitigation FMA or BRIC Funding,” said Cane. “We are looking at all available sources of funding for Bethany to get this grant and create the dam.” The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program

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that arose regarding district voting or at-large voting and it was placed on hold until the new mayor and council discussed it further,” Long said. The resolution amended Chapter 2 of the town’s charter concerning the structure of government “to create election districts from which Town Council members shall be elected” and to “identify the annual election procedure for the two election cycles immediately following establishment of the new election districts.” Mayor Rick Duncan said the idea is for districts to fairly represent everyone who lives in Selbyville. “There is a lot of time and documentation so we asked the University of Delaware to help us but we get the final say and we can move the district lines. They will go off the 2020 census,” Duncan said. In August, Duncan told Coastal

Point the ACLU raised questions about fairness to the municipality if districts were created. “They were looking out for us, for the municipality side and Sen. Gerald Hocker agreed. We may have to add on a couple council seats as fast as we’re growing so we want to make sure everybody is represented and we wanted to make sure that is what we wanted and that we had the wording right. “It was pushed too quick and then with a new council coming on they didn’t understand what it was about so we want to be fair to everybody. We have several new subdivisions coming on,” Duncan said. Also at the time, Councilwoman Carol Cary told Coastal Point that Hocker “thought it was a good idea” and said having voting districts is necessary, especially since more residents now live on the eastern side of town.

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Administrative assistant to be hired At the request of Councilwoman Carol Cary, council members agreed to approve writing a job description and advertising for an administrative assistant. “It’s time we actually started advertising for it and writing up a job description,” Cary said. Agreeing, Town Administrator Stacey Long said the position is necessary because the town is rapidly growing “and we have to keep up.”

Block Grant public hearing is Dec. 4 Council approved Dec. 4 as the date for a public hearing for information about the Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Rick Duncan explained representatives visit with the council every year and explain what grant money is available. Funds have been used by Selbyville residents for 40 years, he said. “Selbyville has always been a good recipient and we want to continue that,” he said.

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MMS Junior Optimist Club inducts 32 members Special to the Coastal Point • Submitted

The Millsboro Middle School Junior Optimist Club inducted 32 new members to its roster at an Oct. 24 ceremony. By Mike Smith Staff Reporter

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The Millsboro Middle School Junior Optimist Club inducted 32 new members and new officers for the school year at a ceremony at the school auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The student-led organization is allied with the Optimist Club of Sussex County, yet has its own board of directors and creates service projects in the community. “We do have a very active Junior Optimists Club here at Millsboro Middle School,” said Shelley McBride, an eighth-grade history teacher and the Optimist Club faculty advisor. Assistant Principal Chris Costello shares optimism and positivity with all of his MMS students and is quite proud of the new club inductees. “MMS is the first and the only middle school in our state to host a Junior Optimist Club.” “Part of this success is about the active Optimist Club in our region here in Millsboro. Part of this success is the dedication of our faculty advisors, especially Ms. McBride. We have a very dedicated group here at MMS who believe in the Optimist creed.” McBride said the club is now five years old. Participation in Junior Optimist International gives young people the opportunity to serve their communities. Students who are involved in Junior Optimist Clubs learn about and practice good citizenship, teamwork, communication and money management. They feel good about themselves and have high self-esteem, according to the international organization. Membership in Junior Optimist Clubs helps to develop friendships with others. With 32 new members coming aboard this school year, the ceremony provided a chance for the middle schoolers to share their pride with their families. “When you look at 32 students committing to the Junior Optimist program, they are from all walks of life,” said Costello. “Some are athletes, or in band, or in robotics. They really embody who we are as a middle school. We have all backgrounds involved; but these students all have a common ground of wanting to better. “We are talking about volunteering for the community with something on a national scale,” Costello continued. “I can see what is going on at the beaches and do a clean-up. Or I can go to the local retirement community and help out with seniors. We see that community spirit through our Optimist’s engagement firsthand.”

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DEMA Continued from page 7 grant program that provides funding to eligible applicants for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program. All eligible projects must be submitted through sub-applicants, or state and local governments, for both the BRIC and FMA grant programs. How will projects be selected? The selection of eligible projects begins with a state-level review of all pre-application materials for suitability. Following the initial pre-application review, DEMA’s mitigation staff will determine which projects meet eligible criteria for potential mitigation project grant funding. Successful projects will also address and support one or more of FEMA’s seven “Community Lifelines.” “You may want to mirror something that is working in other states or municipalities,” said Cane. In the area of beach restoration, Cane said that towns should look for BRIC money. “With BRIC, we are looking beyond beach replenishment. It is not just about creating more dunes,” said Cane. “We need to look at restoration with natural vegetation, using rain gardens to stop the water, and create more living shorelines.” He said a natural or man-made oyster reef, use of oyster and clam shell and other natural elements may be used to shore-up the shoreline. “It has to be holistic and look at the whole thing,” said Cane of beach restoration following storms.

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DSP arrests man for sexual solicitation of a child The Delaware State Police have arrested 66-year-old Wayne Long of Berlin, Md., for multiple counts of felony sexual solicitation of a child as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex County area. On Oct. 19, 2023, Delaware State Police Troop 4 Youth Aid Detectives began investigating the possible sexual solicitation of a child after learning Wayne Long requested sexually explicit images from multiple underage male children through Snapchat in exchange for transportation to and from the beach in Sussex County, according to police. At this time, detec-

tives have reportedly identified two victims who were targeted by Long on multiple occasions over the course of several months this past summer. Long is a former custodian with the Indian River School District, according to Long police. He reportedly supports several athletic teams, including Sussex Central High School, but has been known to attend sporting events and other events at various local school districts. Detectives said they have reason to believe there are additional unidentified vic-

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also provides these towns with technical assistance,” said Walls, the DEMA principal planner for recovery and mitigation. The DEMA programs along with the FMA and BRIC funding are opportunities to battle climate change impact. “We offer a great resource for those local governments seeking funding. But towns need to get their programs together now and it’s a hard deadline of Feb. 1, 2024, for these funds,” said Walls. The BRIC funding also added a

source of money for new building codes, or code enforcement, and it’s new. Delaware coastal towns can take advantage of these funds, she said. FEMA announced $1.8 billion in funding for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs. These programs help state and local governments address future high-level risks from natural disasters and foster greater community resilience. Delaware will receive a portion of the new FEMA funding.

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SEDAST continues to be treasured local event The “shoulder months” of fall have seen a ton of new and exciting events take root in the community. One that has been a stalwart since the mid-1990s has been the Southeastern Delaware Artists Studio Tour (SEDAST) — scheduled to take place this weekend, Nov. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Thirteen art studios in the community will be open to the public, and art-lovers can explore where our local artists “make the magic happen,” as well as have a chance to meet the artists, themselves. It’s a relatively-rare opportunity to peek behind the proverbial curtain to get to know these artists better, and that alone is reason to take advantage of the opportunity. But there’s also something else afoot here.The artists are doing this to not only gain exposure and thank their patrons and admirers,

but also for a cause — local schools’ art programs. “It is a tour and a raffle,” said Jennifer Carter, of SEDAST. “Each artist has donated a work of art. Funds raised from the raffle will go to area schools’ art programs.Those who come to the tour can buy a raffle ticket for $5 and they can choose which item that has been donated that they would like to win.” Guests will also have the opportunity to commission works from the artists during the tour. For a map of the artists on tour, and where you can find their studios, go the web site at ArtsStudioTour.com.The work ranges from paintings to drawings to blown glass. There’s a reason SEDAST has stood the test of time and continues to thrive, and it’s due to the talent of the artists. But it also has a great cause attached to it.

Celebrate this weekend by thanking our veterans At some point, they all wrote a check. No, not the kind my dad all-too often had to write to make up for a broken window yours truly might have caused with an ill-advised line-drive off the bat, or the sort that makes you mumble a zillion curse words as you lift the tiny flag on your mailbox to alert the postal carrier that the vast majority of your money needs to go to someone else now in the form of a bill. This is more of an idea — or a notion. There is a group of people out there who at some point made a commitment that Darin J. McCann carried with it a ton of weight. “A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to ‘The United States of America,’ for an amount up to and including their life.” That quote is attributed to Army veteran José N. Harris, and it definitely defines the stakes for someone who voluntarily puts pen to paper to sign up to join the Armed Forces. Oh, people join for any number of reasons — a desire to escape where they live and see the world, steady work for a young family, a legacy of those in the family who came before them who served, a need to “grow up”... whatever. The reasons are plentiful, but at the end of the day, the truth remains: When you sign up to join the service, well, you sign up for something much bigger than yourself, and the risk is obvious. Being in the service increases your odds of being put in a dangerous position in order to defend your nation or its interests, and it doesn’t matter if you wanted to see new places or “take out bad guys” — when you’re in, you’re in. And you play an important role. According to the latest Census numbers, more than 41 million Americans have served this nation’s Armed Forces — including more than 16 million in World War II, alone. The findings also say that as of 2018, there were about 18 million Americans who had served — right around 7 percent of the population. And, yes, that percentage has decreased significantly. In 1980, the percentage of adult Americans who had served was at 18 percent, according to the Pew Research Center. “This drop coincides with decreases in active-duty personnel,” reads the report. “Over the past half-century, the number of people on active duty has dropped significantly, from 3.5 million in 1968, during the military draft era, to about 1.4 million (or less than 1 percent of all U.S. adults) in today’s all-volunteer

force. The draft ended in 1973.” And those numbers make sense. There isn’t a draft that is bringing in people who wouldn’t have normally signed up voluntarily, and the further we get away from the days of 16 million Americans serving during World War II, the more of those brave heroes who are sadly no longer here with us. Want to learn another statistic I came across that I find both telling and a little alarming? In 1975, 81 percent of the members of the U.S. Senate were veterans, and the highest percentage of Congress who had served was in 1965, when 75 percent of our Congress members were veterans. When this Pew report was released in 2021, there were only 17 percent of lawmakers in both chambers who had served. George W. Bush was our last President who was a veteran, and his father was the last U.S. President to serve in combat. These are the people who, you know, make super-important decisions regarding our Armed Forces, and all. But I share these numbers not to cause alarm or to poke at our lawmakers as much as I do to celebrate the men and women who did choose this path. The ones who decided — for whatever personal reason they might have had — to essentially risk their lives for a broader purpose. Like you. Or me. Or my daughter. Or any of the civilians who get to enjoy a life of relative security because these people made the decision to be the gate-keepers. They signed on to be the ones who go off to scary places at a moment’s notice, to be away from their parents or spouses or children at holidays, to challenge themselves each and every day in order to be... better. And that’s a huge part of this, right? Pick a branch. Any branch. The leaders are hyper-focused on improvement — of the individual, of the unit, of the whole. Think of it in terms of a football team that practices and prepares tirelessly, as the coaches try to make each individual player better through training and repetition, as that is what makes the unit better. Only the stakes are coming home alive and vanquishing evil, as opposed to a trophy and new contract. This is a weekend to celebrate. The United States Marine Corps is celebrating its 248th birthday on Friday, Nov. 10, and the nation pulls together to offer thanks to all of our veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. It is a small number — and smaller by the year — of people who sign that contract. They all deserve a nod and a thank-you.

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Invisible. That’s how I felt as my family had to overcome the many interruptions thrown at us because of the injuries inflicted on my dad by war. Even though we lived close to a military base, it seemed no one understood the pain I carried seeing my dad suffer from something that resulted from his dedication to our country. What hurt the most was witnessing the people whose freedom he fought for respond with judgment. I felt alone. Unfortunately, it’s not just me who has carried this heaviness. Over two million children across the United States feel unheard and overlooked. What do these children have in common? They all have parents who are wounded, ill, or injured veterans. For one day every year, America stops to honor veterans and those who actively serve. But, what about the other 364 days of the year? What happens to those who daily brace themselves to face the unknowns that may surface from a family member struggling with mental illness? Consider those who must suffer in silence knowing their peers cannot understand what they deal with. Although we are not in the same place we were six decades ago regarding our understanding of mental illness in veterans, unfortunately, there is still a stigma attached to the topic. I believe honoring the injured veteran, and supporting the family should go hand in hand. Because whenever a family member signs the dotted line to serve, knowingly or unknowingly, the whole family signs up right along with them. When a veteran is injured, aside from any medical help they may receive, who is their greatest support system? Their family. And because of the stigma attached to mental health struggles, veteran families often lack the support they desperately need. The hope is by the end of this piece, you will have a greater understanding of the fight Veterans suffering from unseen wounds must combat every single day. I also hope you will gain insight on the crucial role the family plays in a Veteran’s recovery process, and how important it is for you to reach out to the veteran families in your circle with compassion and support. The experience of every veteran and his or her family is different. They are like a fingerprint. Some families’ stories may appear to be similar, but each is unique to the warrior and their family. My story is also my own.

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This is my story My dad was deployed in 2013. Near the end of his deployment, he was injured and forced to return home to receive care because the installation he was assigned to was unable to provide the care he needed. The only visible wound was the injury he received in his right leg, and it was assumed that was all. We lived in California at the time, and although we were ecstatic to have my dad back, we noticed he was exhibiting signs of unwarranted anger, bouts of depression, and heightened anxiety. My mom, who is in the mental health field See FAMILIES page 16

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Families Continued from page 15 and had been a Key Spouse in my dad’s unit, knew there was something more going on. As a Key Spouse, she worked alongside my dad’s unit commander providing support to families of deployed members within the unit. In an effort to get my dad and our family the help we so-desperately needed, mom consulted with his commander regarding my dad’s condition. After all, that was the role of the unit Key Spouse. Unfortunately, my mom’s legitimate care and concern backfired. The commander’s response was surprisingly unsupportive. When my dad recovered from his physical injury enough to go back into the office, he was mistreated and ostracized by his superiors. He had gone from being a well-respected Major in the United States Air Force with a promising future to dealing with maltreatment and the success of his career being threatened. Life continued, however, and although we didn’t understand everything that was going on, we began to accept life as it was. We moved to Virginia in 2015, and thought we could start fresh and new. All seemed to be fine, that is, until August of 2016, when one unexpected night, my dad suffered a stroke. That was when our already complicated life was turned upside down. Multiple

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tests were administered and in addition to the stroke, the doctors found that my dad had a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), which was tied to his deployment back in 2013. Because of this finding, they were prompted to test for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) which he was eventually diagnosed with. These multiple diagnoses, which required years of treatment and therapy, led us on a long search to find a new norm in our chaos. We knew from then on, our family would never be the same again.

How mental illness affects veteran families Mental illness is real, especially in wounded Veterans. Due to their combat experiences, invisible wounds such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and TBI are common. Because of my dad’s TBI, there are certain activities he cannot do, and he processes things differently than many people. His combat-induced PTSD can cause setbacks that lead to depression. Some who suffer from these two conditions combined can also exhibit symptoms of mania, if triggered, another possible result of combat experience. According to NVHS (National Veterans Homeless Support) up to 25 percent, or one in four veterans, suffer from mental illness, as opposed to the national average of one in five Americans. In addition, many don’t have

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loss for words at her blatant question and confused as to how to respond. Unfortunately, that wouldn’t be the only time I would have to search for a response, endure the side glances, the disapproving looks, or insolent behaviors not only from friends my age but also from adults who didn’t understand. Because of this, there was a time in my life when I remember shutting down. I had no will to live, make friends, or even trust anyone. It was hard suffering alone, watching as my mom struggled to care for my sister and me, and at the same time be a caregiver to my father. Almost more challenging was seeing my younger sister step up to help my family in ways no child should at her young age. Additionally, the rejection of people who we previously considered our friends, seemed unbearable.

Support makes all the difference The life of the child of a militaryinjured veteran is a hard one, but it doesn’t have to be. The simple act of reaching out, showing them their suffering matters, and they are not invisible makes all the difference. I truly believe my experience would have been different if more people had a greater understanding of injuries such as TBI and PTSD and lent greater support. Conversely, had I not gone through this experience, I would not be able to write this. I wouldn’t be able to bring attention to the need for greater mental health awareness for veterans and their families. This Veterans Day, as we honor the wounded, ill, or injured veterans around us, let us also boldly acknowledge the sacrifices their spouses and children make. Let’s take the time to reach out, check in with, and pray for

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On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Ocean Waves Quilt Guild Inc. (OWQG) will hold a Marketplace Sale at the Lewes Library, 111 Adams Avenue., Lewes, from 2 to 6 p.m., in the lobby conference room. The sale will feature quilts, fabric and notions, quilting books and patterns, and craft items. Additionally, patriotic quilts and community service items will be on display so that the public can see firsthand all the work the guild does. Proceeds from the sale will be used for the guild’s community service projects. “Our members believe in giving back to our community,” representatives said. “At least one guild meeting each year is set aside as a ‘sew-in,’ where members gather to work on the items the guild donates. Throughout the remainder of the year, OWQG members, as well as other individuals from outside the guild, contribute fabric, their time and their talents in smaller groups or individually to sew

these items.” The guild sews patriotic quilts and donates them to Quilts of Valor for members of the military and veterans in recognition of their service. Teddy bears made of red, white and blue fabric are given to children attending the Transfer Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for a fallen family member. First-responders and hospital emergency rooms receive teddy bears made from juvenile fabric to comfort children during difficult situations. Pillowcases are given to children and adult inpatients at local hospitals and those undergoing infusion treatments. Heart pillows are sewn for patients receiving treatment for breast cancer at Beebe Healthcare and to the Cancer Support Community of Delaware. Infant burial gowns, made from donated bridal gowns, are distributed to Christiana Cares and A. I. DuPont Children’s Hospital. Numerous quilts are sewn for newborns, older children and adults at local hos-

pitals, shelters and other organizations. The guild, with a current membership of 250 members, was organized in 1997 for the primary purpose of increasing members’ knowledge of quilting and supporting the needs of the community by sewing and donating items to various charities and organizations. To financially support the guild’s education and community service mission, the guild organizes various fundraisers, including the biennial Quilt Show that was held this year in April at Sussex Academy, where more than 1,700 individuals attended to view 350 quilts and be educated about this form of textile art. The guild meets once a month at Conley’s United Methodist Church, 33106 Jolyns Way, Lewes, from 10 a.m. to noon. The guild welcomes anyone interested and encourages individuals to become an active member. For additional information, visit https://www.oceanwavesquiltguild.org/.

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Obituaries Patricia C. Droney, 81 Patricia C. Droney, 81, of Millville, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. She was born at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Del., on Feb. 6, 1942, daughter of the late Lambert and Virginia Solomon Foulk. She grew up in Seaford, Del., and attended Goldey Beacom College. She married the love of her life, Thomas Droney, in 1962, and together they had two sons. She worked as a teacher’s aide at Frankford Elementary School for many

years. She also worked summers at Bootsies BBQ in Ocean View. She enjoyed staying at home watching her television programs and taking her daily walk over to see her grandpups. She attended St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Millsboro, and the CHEER Center in Ocean View. She always looked forward to spending her winters in Melbourne, Fla. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,

Thomas Droney, a son, Christopher Droney, and a sister, Lisa Ellis. She is survived by one son, Clarke T Droney (Carol) of Millville; and one sister, Kit Crouch (Ron) of Newburn, N.C. She was blessed with four grandchildren: Richard Walls Jr. (Brianna), Mark Droney (Hannah), Jay Droney (Megan) and Katie Droney, along with seven great grandchildren: Melody Walls, Waylan Walls, Ella Wallace, Patrick Droney, Parker Droney, Axyl Walls, and Lennox Droney. She also cherished her nieces and nephews: Sandra Peters (Bob), Michael Bouchard

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Betty Jo Ellis (Inscoe), 86 Betty Jo Ellis (Inscoe), 86, of Ocean View, peacefully passed away at her home, with the support of her family and Accent Care Hospice, on Nov. 1, 2023. She was born on Aug. 1, 1937, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. She graduated from Chester High School in Chester, Pa. in 1955. Upon graduation she worked for the Philadelphia Electric Company. She married Eugene “Gene” A. Ellis on June 28, 1958, were married for 65 years, and raised four children. The couple lived in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania before they discovered Ocean View in the 1960s with friends. They built a home in Ocean View in 1971, and spent weekends and summers enjoying Bethany Beach, crab feasts with longtime friends and family, and the quiet of “Lower Slower” Sussex County. They retired to Ocean View full-time in 1995. They were longtime parishioners of the Parish of St. Ann. She was always loving and kind. She loved dancing, going to the beach, and going out with her friends. She enjoyed family gatherings and going on cruises. She was a crossword puzzle and solitaire game enthusiast. Gin Rummy was one of her favorite card games. She was an avid reader, and loved James Patterson books. She was predeceased by her parents, Ollie Helkowski (Gay) and Casimir “Charlie” Helkowski, and husband Gene. Betty is survived by her children, Mark Ellis, Susan Ash (and Lawrence), Cathy England (and Steve) and Sam Ellis (and Tara); her grandchildren, Joe Garner, Lona See OBITS page 22

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By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Local children who wish to write letters to Santa will once again have an official mailbox in which to deposit them, as the arrival of the Santa’s Letters mailbox is almost here. Santa’s Letters, the charity founded by Sean and Kristina Malone, which has helped hundreds of local residents around the holidays and throughout the year, will have its annual mailbox arrival festivities on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual holiday party will again be held at 32828 Reba Road, Millville — at the complex where one of the Malones’ businesses, Kristina’s Cakery, is located, along with the Santa’s Letters office. Sean Malone said the plans for the annual event are coming together and will include, of course, the arrival of the Big Red Mailbox, accompanied by Santa himself, with help from the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. “There will be vendors there, and games; we’ll be roasting marshmallows, we’ll have fire pits,” Malone said, as well as holiday music from deejay Stevie Jay of Triple B Entertainment. “Fiona” the food truck from Kristina’s Kitchen, the Malones’ other business in Millville, will be on hand with hot chocolate, Malone said. Children will be welcome to deposit their letters to Santa in the mailbox as soon as it is removed from the firetruck and assumes its place of honor in the Santa’s Workshop village, which will soon be taking shape on the Reba Road property. This year, Malone said, a new back-

drop is being added to the village scene thanks to a pair of volunteer painters. Malone has added something new to the display each year since the couple had the mailbox at their Dagsboro home. While there is some parking available at the Kristina’s Cakery location, Miken Construction has agreed to allow parking at their lot as well, Malone said. This year, Santa’s Letters hopes to help bring holiday joy to 300 local children, Malone said last month in preparation for the charity’s annual spaghetti dinner. The Oct. 29 event raised $21,163 — about $8,000 more than last year, Malone said. He added that 63 businesses as well as family and friends of the organization made donations toward the event, and that the largest prize, a week’s vacation in Orlando, Fla., brought in $2,200. Mac’s Catering of Millville donated the food for the dinner and Kristina’s Cakery provided the desserts, he said. Santa’s Letters is still seeking volunteers to help with its seasonal activities, and is also looking for volunteers to dress as super heroes and travel to Nemours Children’s Hospital after the holidays — a new activity the couple has added to their outreach for Delaware families. Malone said Santa’s Letters is also working with local schools on a number of activities, and is already planning an Easter egg hunt for spring. For now, he urged local children to drop their letters in Santa’s Mailbox — and for their families to make sure the letters include a return address. For more information and to sign up to volunteer with Santa’s Letters, go to www.santaslettersinc.com or call (215) 880-2606.

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Obits Continued from page 20 Garner, Michelle England-LaFrance (and Anthony), Ryan Ellis and Gina Ellis; and great-grandchildren, Christopher Lewis and Ethan England; her sister, Diana Irrgang (and Dutch) and her brother, David Helkowski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, where friends and family may visit from 12 to 1 p.m. Interment will be held privately. Flowers are welcomed, or donations may be made to St Vincent de Paul, checks can be mailed to St. Vincent de Paul c/o St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Ursula D. Hudson, 92 Ursula Hudson, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Roxana, Del., with her loving daughter, Janice, and son-in law, Dennis, at her side on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1931. Her parents were Andrew and Ida Downs DeStefano. She graduated from Haddonfield High School in

New Jersey and later moved to Delaware. She met Clement Hudson at a dance in Ocean City, Md., and they began dating. They married in June 1954 and lived in Ocean View. In 1957, they moved to the Hudson family farm in Roxana. She worked at Bunting’s Nurseries in Selbyville. They were married for 59 years when Clement preceded her in death in April 2014. She is survived by daughters, Janice Marvel and husband, Dennis, Joyce Holman; sister, Carole Auld; grandsons, David Trivits and wife Amanda, Jason Arriazola and wife Tian, and Raymond Arriazola; great granddaughter, Isabelle Trivits; great grandsons, Joel Trivits, Owen Trivits, Julian Arriazola, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a kind person who was always friendly and caring. She loved her family. She was a past president and the last surviving charter member of the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary with 63 years of service. She also served as secretary and chaplain of the Auxiliary of the Sussex County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. She was a member of the Roxana Zion United Methodist Church, a former Sunday School teacher and pianist for the children. Ursula and her husband loved to travel with their daughters and with friends. They enjoyed gathering with

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friends to play games and making homemade ice cream. After retirement, they traveled extensively in their motor home. In their travels, they visited every state except Hawaii. They enjoyed square dancing and spent winters in Florida with their snowbird friends. A special thank you is extended to the devoted caregivers who lovingly cared for her during her illness. A funeral service was scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945. Interment was to follow at Roxana Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Roxana United Methodist Church Mission Seekers, c/o Eleanora Musgrove, Treasurer, 36032 Double Bridges Road, Frankford, DE 19945, or to the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford, DE. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Margaret J. Long, 77 Margaret J. Long, 77, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away on Monday, Oct. 30, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born in Laurel, Del., to the late Lloyd and Molly Fisher LeCates.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Mae, Shirley, and Stella, one brother, Lloyd (Buddy) and a grandson Randie Clogg. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially hosting family dinners. She was fiercely loyal to her loved ones and her family members knew they could count on her in times of need. She enjoyed shopping, listening to oldies music and playing Scrabble. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Ronald R. Long of Dagsboro; two daughters, Donna L. Clogg of Dagsboro, and Angela M. Houchins of Lewes, Del. She was blessed with four surviving grandchildren Damon Houchins, Jr., Danielle Houchins, Shane Clogg, and Brooke Clogg, along with five great grandchildren: Skylier Clogg, Brayden Clogg, Damon Houchins, III, Brantley Clogg and Nicholas (Nico) Houchins. A funeral service was to be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at The Watson Funeral Home and Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966. Interment was scheduled to follow at Dagsboro Redmens Memorial Cemetery. Please visit Margaret’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com. See OBITS page 23

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Carlton H Lyons, Jr., 94 Carlton H Lyons, Jr., 94, of Fenwick Island, died Oct. 12, 2023, at Beebe Hospital. He donated his body to science with the cremated remains to be interned in the Roxana Cemetery. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Carlton H. Lyons, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Lecates Lyons. He is survived by his two sons, Keith C. Lyons, of Powell, Ohio, and Wayne W. Lyons of Selbyville, Del.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Wagner, Abigail Lyons, Delaney Lyons, Macy Haymore and Matthew Lyons and two great grandchildren, Zoey Wagner and Maxton Wagner. His wife, Janet B. Lyons passed in 2018 and they were married for 63 years. He graduated from Delmar Maryland High School in 1945, Goldey-Beacom College in 1947 and the university of Pennsylvania — Wharton School in 1959. He held upper-management positions in the accounting field for 45 years before retiring to Fenwick Island in 1992. He spent 14 years with Worth Steel Co., Colorado Fuel & Iron and Phoenix Steel in Claymont, Del., before accepting an overseas assignment with Koppers Co., in Venezuela. After five years in Venezuela, he was employed by

Coastal Point the American Cyanamid Co., in Wayne, NJ and Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to retirement he managed the corporate accounting department for Borden, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, for 21 years. He was a Korean War veteran, honorably discharged as a staff sergeant in 1952, after serving his country in Camp Carson, Col., and Fort Richardson, Alaska. As of 2010, he was a 57-year member of Delmar Lodge No. 201 and Doric Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M. He loved the game of golf and held memberships, at various times, at Ocean City Golf Club, Ocean Resorts and Beach Club. A private service is being held at a later date. Memorial contributions should be made to Autism Speaks at Autismspeaks.org.

Earl Richard Powell, 80 Earl Richard Powell, 80, of Georgetown, Del., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 22, 1943, in Dagsboro, Del., to the late Clifford Irvin and Ida Carey Powell. He was a graduate of the John M. Clayton High School class of 1961. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War era. He retired from Dupont in Seaford, Del., after approximately 38 years of service. Earl, also known to his close friends as Richard, was an active

member of the American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro. He enjoyed surf fishing, traveling and listening to music, especially Dr. Hook. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his first wife, Willa Faye Goff on Feb. 17, 1998. He is survived by his second wife of 16 years, Lillian Powell of Georgetown, who was devoted to Earl’s care for the last several years. A viewing was to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966. A chapel service with Military Honors was to follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Earl’s memory to a local American Legion Post or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741. Please visit Earl Richard’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com.

Frances Jane Sample, 86 Frances Jane Sample, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 26, 2023. Frances Purnell, daughter of the late Moses and Margie Purnell, was born on June 29, 1937, in Berlin, Md. She attended Worchester School and

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Cordrey Charities, Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids partner for school programs Cordrey Charities, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public on the many benefits of living among plants, recently partnered with Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids to support their Education Cultivation program. Through the Charities’ recent dona-

tion of compost from East Coast Garden Center to the Sussex Academy Elementary School, another step was taken toward enabling Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids’ vision of having a vegetable garden in every school in Delaware. Earlier this year East Coast also partnered with HFHK on a similar donation

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Many Delaware hunting seasons opening in November Many Delaware hunting seasons are to open or are already open this month, including the popular November general firearm deer season, also known as the shotgun season, which runs from Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 19, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced today. Duck, Canada goose and other hunting seasons open later in the month on Nov. 20. Meanwhile, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife is clarifying season dates for small game, due to incorrect dates listed in print copies of the 2023/’24 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide on the seasons for cottontail rabbits, ring-necked pheasants, and bobwhite quail. Hunting season for all three species will open on Monday, Nov. 20 — instead of Nov. 21 as indicated the print version of the hunting and trapping guide.The online version of

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• Mourning dove (second season split): Nov. 20 through Jan. 31, 2024 • Ring-necked pheasant (male only): Nov. 20 through Feb. 3, 2024 • Cottontail rabbit: Nov. 20 through Feb. 29, 2024 • Canada goose (first season split): Nov. 20 through Nov. 25 *Raccoon and opossum hunting seasons are closed during the November youth/non-ambulatory deer hunt and the November general firearm/shotgun deer season. Special hunting hours for raccoon and opossum during the December antlerless, January handgun/straight-walled pistol-caliber rifle, January general firearm/shotgun and January muzzleloader deer seasons are 7 p.m. until midnight. More information on hunting seasons and wildlife areas is available in the 2023/2024 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide at de.gov/hunting. More infor-

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Deaf Fest to celebrate ASL, culture By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Delaware Deaf Fest ’23, a celebration of Deaf culture and American Sign Language, will be at The Hope Center on the Mariner’s Bethel Global Methodist Church campus on Saturday, Nov. 11. Free and open to the public, the area’s first event dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature food vendors, deafthemed craft activities for children, a deaf mime performer, American Sign Language mini-classes, a silent auction with items donated by area businesses, a bake sale and presentations and videos on Deaf culture. Originally scheduled for Sept. 23, the festival was canceled due to a storm.

“We wanted to reschedule it soon to keep the excitement and momentum going. We are so thankful that Mariner’s Bethel church was able to make the beautiful Hope Center available to us again on this new date so we can showcase the richness of American Sign Language and Deaf culture to a wide audience,” said organizer Barbara White, adding it will be a rain or shine event. American Sign Language interpreters will be available to facilitate conversations between those who know sign language and those who are unfamiliar with it. “Deaf Fest ‘23 will provide a unique opportunity to interact with deaf residents and vendors, learn some American Sign Language and gain an appreciation for deaf culture,” White said, describing it as “a high energy and

enjoyable event.” The festival is designed to embrace the conceptualization of deaf gain, so that instead of seeing deafness as a loss it is viewed as a positive aspect of human diversity, she said. Allen Talbert, president of Delaware Deaf Senior Citizens, and Barbara Simpson, chairwoman of Deaf Fest, will give opening remarks. J.J. Jones, an internationally known deaf mime, will perform, as well as other deaf artists. Artisans will sell paintings, quilts, fabric art and ceramics. Kristina’s Kitchen and Rita’s Ice food trucks will be there and there will be a bake sale. In the children’s craft room, the South Coastal Library will provide materials to make buttons with a Deaf culture theme and hand out grab-and-go craft kits. About 30 vendors are ex-

pected. There will be four, half-hour introductory American Sign Language classes throughout the day and short videos on Deaf culture. Beebe Healthcare will have its mobile clinic there and the Millville Fire Department will have a firetruck on display. Details, and a schedule of events, are at https://delawaredeafsc.org/ The Ocean View Police Department will direct traffic, provide public safety and first aid information, offer demonstrations and introduce Leo, a golden retriever and one of two new police K9s. Proceeds from the event will support deaf and hard of hearing students in Delaware schools For further information, e-mail to deldeaffest@gmail.com.

Community Lutheran holding Christmas Bible School By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Children in first through sixth grades are invited to a three-day Vacation Bible School with the theme Food Truck Party, On a Roll With God during Christmas break. Planned for 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 27, through Friday, Dec. 29, at Community Lutheran Church in Frankford, it is free but registration is required by Monday, Nov. 27. See www.bridgebuilder.church/vbs/ “Each day our menu will include songs, skits, Bible stories, crafts, snacks and videos,” said Eva Nemeth of the

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Spiritual Growth and Education Team, who is planning Bible school with Doris Ann Pierce. “It will give our children the opportunity to learn more about the church, about important lessons, about God’s ability to provide, as well as something for them to do during their winter break. This is a pilot because we are doing something bigger in the summer at Donna’s Goat Farm in Frankford,” Nemeth said. The Rev. Karis Graham, church pastor, said she is excited about Bible school and is confident children, and the staff running it, will find it enjoyable and inspirational.

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Tower Hill honors heritage with unveiling of plaques Tower Hill in Lewes, Del., recently unveiled dedication plaques in front of the community that commemorate the early settlers and indigenous ancestors of the land. Carl M. Freeman Companies partnered with Ralph Prettyman and the Historic Lewes Byway to create historical markers for the community, and its visitors, to take a moment of reflection and observation. This initiative seeks to deepen the connection between current and past generations while fostering a profound sense of belonging and unity within the community. Ralph Prettyman, author of “A History of Tower Hill: Revisited,” unveiled the plaques alongside his daughter and wife. “The landscaped frontage of Tower Hill was completed in partnership with the Historic Lewes Byway.The intent of these landscapes is to evoke and enhance the historic, natural, and aesthetic qualities of the area. Plaques recently unveiled along its frontage provide a wonderful opportunity for increased awareness and appreciation of this area’s history,” said Mary Roth, Executive Director of Delaware Greenways. Tower Hill takes immense pride in its commitment to acknowledging the indigenous roots and cultural history of the land. The unveiling of these plaques is a testament to the community’s dedication to ensuring that the legacy of the ancestors is not forgotten.

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Tower Hill in Lewes recently unveiled dedication plaques, recognizing the history of early settlers and indigenous ancestors of the land.

“We appreciate the support of the surrounding community, the Lewes Chamber, Sussex Conservation District, Delaware Greenways, Ralph Prettyman, Former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker, County Councilman Mark Schaeffer, Lewes Councilman Khalil Saliba,TORREngineering LLC, and our builder partner, K. Hovnanian, for attending the event in celebration of these dedication plaques. We hope they will stand as tribute to the history of Lewes, and offer a moment of meaningful reflection for those that visit,” said Michelle Freeman, CEO of Carl M. Freeman Companies. For more information on Tower Hill visit LiveTowerHill.com

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County begins food drive for Caroling event Sussex County is counting on the community’s “can do” spirit to count up thousands of canned goods for the hungry this holiday season. Sussex County government this week kicks off its yearly food drive for community food banks and will celebrate that effort during the annual Caroling on The Circle event, set for a new date and time this year, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in downtown Georgetown. New this year, Caroling on The Circle will serve as the lead-in to the Town of Georgetown’s tree lighting and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade, making for one big night of holiday merriment in the County seat. Each year, the community singing event doubles as a food drive for hungry families in Sussex County, drawing

hundreds of residents — along with the support of area schools, businesses and civic organizations — who turn out to sing Christmas carols and collect canned goods for area pantries, churches and food banks. The food drive begins now and runs through the end of December. In 2022, the food drive collected nearly 20,000 items for more than a dozen-and-a-half organizations. County officials aim to collect as many or more this year, teaming up with the Chamber and others by encouraging businesses, schools, civic organizations, and the general public to do their part to “Pack the Pod” — a 14-foot by 7-foot portable storage shed that will be set up at The Circle — with food items for local food pantries. Since its inception in the 1980s, Caroling on The Circle

has raised nearly 800,000 items for local food pantries. County Administrator Todd F. Lawson said Caroling on The Circle is a fixture on the holiday calendar, one that many in the public look forward to each year. He added the County wanted to keep the giving tradition moving forward, but with a new twist this year. Hence, the partnership with the Chamber in 2023 with hopes of reaching a wider audience, and boosting the overall haul of food donations from generous contributors. “Our hope is this is an evening full of holiday cheer, one that literally fills the cupboards of our local pantries,” Mr. Lawson said. “The Christmas spirit is displayed in no greater way than by lending a helping hand to those less fortunate, and we’re excited at the chance

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we have this year with Caroling on The Circle and the Georgetown Christmas parade to really make a difference in people’s lives during the holiday season.” As always, the historic Sussex County Courthouse and picturesque Circle will serve as the backdrop for an evening of traditional and Spanish carols. WBOC TV on-air personality Jason Lee will emcee this year’s festivities, which will feature local singing artists Kevin Short and Ed Shockley. Also joining in the performances will be the El Centro Cultural group. All of the evening’s events are free to attend; participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items for donation during Caroling on The Circle. Food items will be collected that night at the pod on The Circle, but donations can be dropped off from now until the end of December at the County Administrative Offices building, next to the courthouse, in Georgetown. Receptacles will be available outside the County complex, allowing the public to make drop-offs 24 hours a day throughout the holiday season. Staff will routinely collect items and “Pack the Pod” before delivering food to pantries. For more information about Caroling on The Circle and the ‘Pack the Pod’ food drive, call (302) 855-7700.

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Members of the public can join the Rehoboth Art League for a trip to experience “A Longwood Christmas” at the world-renowned Longwood Gardens, located in Kennett Square, Pa. On Dec. 14, they will celebrate the holiday season with botanical beauty and stroll Longwood’s indoor conservatory and outdoor gardens, with more than 400 acres to explore. Lights and decorated trees abound for this self-guided tour of the property, and this trip is scheduled to provide time before and after sunset, to ensure nothing is missed. On-site eateries are available to have dinner at tourgoers’ leisure. Advance ticket purchase, which includes coach bus travel and entry into Longwood, is required. The bus will leave at 1 p.m. sharp from the Rehoboth Beach Fresh Market parking lot, with check-in beginning at 12:30 p.m. The bus will begin its return trip from Kennett Square to Rehoboth at 8 p.m., with arrival expected at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for RAL’s Longwood Gardens bus trip cost $90 per person and may be purchased online at rehobothartleague.org or by phone at (302) 2278408, ext. 204. Space is limited, so purchasing early is recommended.

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Lewes Historical Society hosting arts symposium The Lewes Historical Society will hold its second symposium, entitled “Delaware Art & Artists” on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Delaware artists and related themes on art will be presented by more than 10 scholars and professionals from the First State and surrounding region. The first presenter is Roberta Tarbell from the University of Delaware who will discuss the Role and importance of artist Wayne Craven. Amanda Zehnder, also from UD, will talk on Joe Moss’s Acoustic and Interactive Sculptures. Following the morning presentations, Heather Coyle, from the Delaware Art Museum will speak on Photographer Scott Heiser, followed by Laura Fravel from the Biggs Museum of American Art, and Anna Marley from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, who will talk on Tom Wilson and painter Edward Loper, Sr. The third group of presenters during the Symposium will include Alyssa Titus from Schell Brothers, speaking on Corporate Arts Philanthropy, along with Lucas Clawson from the Hagley Museum & Library, and Rebecca Parmer from Winterthur, both speaking on the topics relating to DuPont. “I’m looking forward to hearing the presentations on Delaware’s notable artists,” said Bill Meehan, the event’s organizer, and Publications Editor for the Lewes Historical Society. “We’re excited to be hosting this scholarly symposium on art, for Southern Delaware.” Well-known Delaware artist Frank Schoonover will be discussed in the afternoon by Schoonover’s son, John. Immediately following, Carolanne Deal from Rehoboth Art League will speak on the topic of Patron Louise C. Corkran. At 4:30 p.m. Lewes Historical Societies Board of Director Member, Denise Clemons will lead a panel discussion on local painter Jack Lewis along with his daughter Heather Lewis, who is also an artist. Family members of the painter Howard Schroeder will also be discussing Schroeder’s work, moderated by Clemons. Jann Hayes Gilmore will wrap up the presentations with a talk entitled, Almost Forgotten: Delaware Women Artists & Arts Patrons.

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Delmarva Christian announces building plans Delmarva Christian Schools, committed to providing excellent Christian education, is delighted to announce the resounding success of the Stronger Together campaign’s kickoff event held on Oct. 12, 2023. The gathering marked the official launch of a transformative vision — a Pre-K to Grade 12 one campus model in Georgetown designed to unify two campuses into a single location. The Oct. 12 banquet was a momentous occasion for the Delmarva Christian Schools community and its dedicated supporters. At the heart of the evening was a vision, one that cultivates growth while deepening the school’s impact on the Delmarva community. The event brought together over 300 guests and garnered support from 36 generous sponsors. In recognition of the collective dedication to

Christian education and the school’s mission, Delmarva Christian Schools extends heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the banquet’s resounding success. The central theme of the evening was unity — which underscored the idea that uniting as one community fortifies Delmarva Christian Schools and amplifies its ability to advance its mission to prepare students spiritually, academically, and physically to know and do God’s will in their lives. “It has been an absolute honor to see God’s faithfulness to Delmarva Christian through the planning and fundraising efforts of this campaign. To raise more than $20 million dollars in a year’s time is truly a miracle,” Justin Savini, Director of Advancement, “This project is the result of incredible faith and obe-

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Bombay Hook Visitors Center showcases marsh By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Bombay Hook is a global birdwatching destination with its eight miles of saltwater marshland and tidal pools near the Delaware Bay providing a perfect habitat for migratory birds and nature’s yearly flyover stop for many species. Last week, a $5.6 million new visitors center was heralded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sen. Tom Carper and dignitaries who joined from state and local environmental agencies for a ribbon cutting. “The new center will bring together students, families, and visitors from all over to witness Delaware’s natural beauty — doing everything from bird watching to learning about our tidal marsh to even seeing a bald eagle in the wild,” said Carper. “This project was possible thanks to the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funded the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Great American Outdoors Act also provided $9.5 billion to fix backlogged maintenance projects and help ensure that all Americans have safe and easy access to our public lands. I proudly supported this legislation in the Senate, as it has made and continues to make much-needed investments across our public lands.” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams brought good luck to the event on Oct. 27 by sharing a praying mantis that came to alight on her shirt. “We ask our biologists what they need to do their work,” said Williams in announcing the new visitors center with space for research. The biology team is moving from a corrugated metal shed to the new pristine facility with lab space. “We may not highlight our coastal marsh and wetlands programs enough,”

Ocean View CHEER to host Holiday Bazaar The CHEER Coastal Leisure Center in Ocean View is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arts and crafts, jewelry, textiles, Lucky Draw, 50/50, bake sale items, a White Elephant table and lunch will be available. The public is being invited to find their perfect holiday gifts. There is no admission fee. Call Yolanda at (302) 539-2671 to reserve a vendor table. The cost is $20 for non-members or $10 for CHEER members, staff and volunteers.

admitted Williams in talking about the behind-the-scenes effort to save endangered species like the red knot and the saltmarsh sparrow. Kate Toniola, a project leader for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Prime Hook refuge manager, started out her career as a ranger in Patuxent, Md. She has also worked in refuge management in Hawaii and now is back managing both Prime Hook and Bombay Hook from the Service’s Smyrna, Del. office. “I am really excited to get this space opened,” said Toniola. “It will allow us to have more educational and interactive programs for students and visitors.” The new visitor’s center is 7,300 square feet, which is nearly double the old visitor’s center, built nearly 45 years ago in 1980. Another improvement will

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Calendar November 9 Happy Holly Days — Stephen Pryce Lea, the Director of Horticulture and Educational Programs at Delaware Botanic Gardens, is leading a celebration of the noble Holly, Delaware’s state tree, at the Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost of the class is $10 for adult non-members. Children 16 and younger are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult. Members are admitted free, and the class is $10. Nonmembers pay a $15 admission, plus a $10 class fee. Reservations may be made online at delawaregardens.org/events. Wreath Making Workshop — Delaware Botanic Gardens volunteers are hosting a Wreath Making Workshop from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The workshop is $20 per person, and includes a wreath to take home. Children 16 and younger are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult. Members are admitted free, and pay the $20 course fee. Non-members pay a $15 admission, plus a $20 class fee. Reservations may be made online at delawaregardens.org/events. Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. The Journey Of Our Food — Ever wonder about the story behind the food on our table?

Join Roots Youth Development at 2 p.m. for a fascinating program that traces the journey of food from seed to plate. Learn about plant growth, farming practices, and the importance of sustainable agriculture. Free, for elementary ages. Register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees story-time for children, ages 0-24 months, and their caregivers, to promote early literacy. Come listen to a story, songs, and engage with other babies. Story Time is currently held in the Library. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-7329351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Adult Craft: Card Making — Come join Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. for a homemade greeting cards class. Make beautiful one-of-a-kind seasonal cards for your friends and family. We supply all materials and instructions. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. NARFE Luncheon — NARFE Coastal Sussex County Chapter 1690 will hold its monthly luncheon at the 1776 Steakhouse at noon. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. The speakers are represen-

tatives from health insurance companies. The cost of the luncheon is $19 per person, which includes gratuity. Payment is made upon arrival. For reservations, and to make your entree selection, email Larry or Kathy Trombello at trombello@comcast.net. Please arrive by 11:30 a.m. to facilitate check-in.

November 10 Toys for Tots Cruise — The Ghost Ryderz Car Club and St. George’s United Methodist Church will hold a Toys for Tots Cruise at the church. The cruise starts at 8 a.m. with coffee and donuts at the church, and then at 9:30 a.m. there will be a 9-mile cruise ending at the Millville fire hall where toys will be placed in the Toys for Tots Trailer. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring an unwrapped toy valued at a $15 minimum. For more information, call Mike at (410) 419-1853. Mix and Mingle — Republicans for Sussex is hosting Mix and Mingle, an informal cocktail party in honor of Veterans Day, at the Sussex County Association of Realtors (23407 Park Ave., Georgetown) from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages, along with a cash bar with assorted wines. The cost is $35 per person. Make checks payable to “Republicans for Sussex” and mail to RFS, 20890 Wil King Road, Lewes, DE 19958. RSVP to rfsdelaware@gmail.com or text to (215) 280-2783 by Nov. 1. Walking Club — Take a short reading break and walk with us at the Frankford Community Park at 10:30 a.m., every Friday. Walk and

talk about what you are reading or pop in your earbuds and listen to your favorite music or audiobook. All ages are welcome. Not able to meet up but still want to walk? Join our Facebook group and walk with us virtually. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 10-11 Fall Arts & Crafts Fair — The Parish of St. Ann Delaney Hall in Bethany Beach is hosting a two day Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. The hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. There will be talented artisans and crafters, food, a bake sale, photography, a cash raffle and more. Admission is free.

November 11 Bazaar and Bake Sale — The Millville United Women in Faith will hold its Annual Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale at the church from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Christmas decorations, homemade crafts, wreaths, jewelry and homemade baked goods will be on sale. There will also be coffee and homemade lunches available. Proceeds support local missions. The church is located at 36405 Clubhouse Road, in Millville. Veterans Day — Delaware Botanic Gardens is

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SEDAST featuring 13 local art studios By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Those who appreciate art, and enjoy seeing artists as they create, can take a free, self-guided tour of 13 Sussex County studios with the popular Southeastern Delaware Artists Studio Tour (SEDAST) on Saturday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Studios are in towns including Ocean View, Bethany Beach and Dagsboro. See details at www.ArtStudioTour.com “It is a tour and a raffle. Each artist has donated a work of art. Funds raised from the raffle will go to area schools’ art programs. Those who come to the tour can buy a raffle ticket for $5 and they can choose which item that has been donated that they would like to win,” said Jennifer Carter, one of the participating artists. Works will be for sale and guests can commission works during the tour. Among artists will be those who paint, draw or blow glass. “Children are welcome. We get a lot of parents and grandparents. They have a lot of questions about the processes, the type of work we do, our past, how we got into this particular art form. They don’t just come and see a gallery. It’s us in our space where we create. These are our creative spaces. We love for people to ask questions,” Carter said, adding this year’s tour will be the 27th annual. “Some of us are founding members. It began in the mid-1990s to benefit and raise awareness for local schools’ art programs, so it’s for kids. “As an artist, I’ve been doing this since I was a little kid. I just found a painting from when I was in kindergarten that my mother kept. It’s a big red outline of a face with a huge smile and a hand waving. It was me. I was doing a self-portrait. Big red paint. “It’s very important for kids. “The schools should be given more money for art programs. Art is so important for children, for their development as a person and educationally. It is just so important,” she said. Coastal Point • Submitted

Local artist Ellen Rice works on one of her works-in-progress. Rice is just one of the featured artists/studios on the tour.

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VFW Post 7234 Auxiliary to host Breakfast with Santa VFW Post 7234 Auxiliary will hold a “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the VFW Post, located at 29265 Marshy Hope Way, in Ocean View. Breakfast will be served at 9:15 am. A free pancake breakfast will be provided to families with children 12 and under (maximum 2 adults per family). The children will have a chance to meet Santa in a Christmas-themed atmosphere, and Santa will have personalized gifts for the children. Due to space limitations, and to give Santa’s helpers time to shop for requested items, reservations must be made by Dec. 2 via e-mail at cindyvfwaux7234@yahoo.com. Please provide the number of adults (maximum of two) accompanying the children, and list each child’s name, age and three suggested gifts the child would enjoy ($10-20 price range). Santa’s helpers will make every effort to get the one of the suggested gifts, but will substitute if they are unable to accommodate the child’s wish. Santa plans to greet the child by name, give the child a wrapped gift and pose for pictures. This is a free event, but we are accepting donations for two charities: food-pantry items for local pantries/church in the community, and C.A.S.H. (Canines Assisting Service

Heroes) — an organization to help Delaware Veterans in need of a service dog obtain one. They are collecting doggie poop bags and Greenie (medium/large) chews. You can also go on their site for other donations.

About the VFW Post/Auxiliary: The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations and our members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat. They have more than 470,000 members representing all 50 states who volunteer millions of hours and give millions of dollars to support veterans, military service personnel and their families. They are a voice for veterans on Capitol Hill and are instrumental in assisting the VFW pass or block legislation that impacts veterans and their families. They are one of the top 10 providers of volunteer hours in the VA medical system. Every year, members fundraise millions of dollars for charitable projects that benefit veterans and their families. They also provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for our nation’s youth. With nearly 3,800 Auxiliaries, there is likely one in your area working to improve the lives of America’s uncommon heroes. Learn more at www.vfwauxiliary.org.

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Holiday Happenings will cover two weekends On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Town of Bethany Beach will kick off its annual Holiday Happenings. Start your day at the Nature Center (807 Garfield Parkway) at 10:30 a.m. with a special story time of “Goodness Gracious Golly Gee I Forgot My Christmas Tree!” Meet and greet the local mother-daughter writing team, Carol and Cori Burcham, and hear how their picture book got its name. At 1 p.m., Santa will make his triumphant return to Town Hall to take photos with the children until 3 p.m. There will also be face painters, hot cocoa, cookies and a station to write letters to Santa. The fun continues downtown with tractor rides on the beach, rides on the trolley, and a spin on Santa’s Express (train) from 1 to 4 p.m. A second trolley will be available to transport attendees to and from the event at the following pick-up locations: Bethany Beach Books, Grotto Pizza (next to the Nature Center), and South Coastal Library until 6 p.m. At 5 p.m., the annual lighting of the holiday tree will take place on the Bandstand Plaza. Gather with friends and family for a special concert featuring the Southern Delaware School of the Arts Show Choir. See who won the Coastal Christmas Showdown and stay for the party after. There will be a colS of new or gently used hats, lection gloves, scarves, and coats along with canned goods for local charities. Items may be dropped off at the Christian Church from noon to 5 p.m. Those who cannot attend the event can watch it on the west-view beach cam, via the Town website. Holiday Happenings will continue Saturday, Dec. 9. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Nature Center will host Alpaca Christmas Adventure with live Alpacas. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Dinker-Irvin Museum will host Christmas at the Cottage with Victorian carolers, a gingerbread house activity, and tours of the decorated museum. Holiday Happenings will once again kick off Weekend Wonderland in Bethany, a town-wide collaboration with the Bethany–Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses that will offer special activities and incentives between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the three Saturdays leading up to Christmas: Dec. 2, 9 and 16. There will also be trolley tours to see the decorated homes at 5 and 6 p.m. Since seating is limited, reservations are required. Holiday Happenings is free and open to kids of all ages. There are no rain dates. For updates, visit www.townofbethanybeach.com under Activities and Events.

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37 Donations will be accepted in the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.

Continuing Events Clubs/Organizations Marines Meet — The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Ocean City (Md.) American Legion Post 166 on 23rd Street at noon. Any Marines and Navy Corpsmen who have served in the Corps, living in Worcester or Sussex Counties, are welcome to join to meet their fellow veterans and consider joining the organization. Their mission is community service through camaraderie and volunteerism. For more information, call (410) 430-7181 or email websergeant@firststatemarines.org. Community Club — The Selbyville Community Club is welcoming new members, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at Salem Methodist Church at 1 p.m., with a social hour from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, visit selbyvillecommunityclub.org or email selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com. In the Genes — Sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogical Society, the Genealogist in Residence program is on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Reading Room at the Lewes History Museum. Members of the Society will be available to help anyone who has questions about their family tree. The Lewes Historical Society Archives Family Files will be available for research. For more information, visit them at scgsdelaware.org or historiclewes.org.

VIP Meets — VIP is a social group for visuallyimpaired persons, and meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Masterson center at St. Ann Church from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call/text/leave a message at (240) 315-4361.

Drop-Ins We the People — "We the People" is an effort put together by Bill Murphy to celebrate patriotism and celebrate the flag, by meeting at the Bethany Beach bandstand every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to support the military, law enforcement and firefighters who serve and protect. All are welcome. Adult Time — Adults can stop in the South Coastal Library anytime they’re open to work on jigsaw puzzles, play checkers or color. This is free, and all materials are provided. Book Donations — South Coastal Library only accepts book donations from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. There is a list on their website, southcoastal.lib.de.us, of what they do or don’t accept. Beach Singles — Beach Singles, 55-Plus, meets every Thursday for Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. at Harpoon Hanna’s on Route 54. For more information, call (302) 436-9577. Soup and Sandwiches — The Ocean View Church of Christ is holding a Soup & Sandwich ministry on the second Wednesday of each month, from October through March, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.

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!

Politics Dems Meet — The 41st Democrat RD meets the third Thursday of every month at Pizza King Restaurant in Millsboro at 6 p.m. This is open to any Democrats. For more information, call Al Liebeskind at (410) 530-0064. Shore Dems — The Shore Democrats meets at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes clubhouse from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. This is a social organization that educates, informs and creates camaraderie among their members through monthly lunch meetings that feature engaging speakers. For more information, visit shoredemocrats.com. Republicans Meet — The 38th District Republican Club will meet at South Coastal Library the fourth Monday of the month. Social hours begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Information on the club and meetings can be found at 38thdrcp.com, or through email at info@38thdrcp.com. Democrats Meet — The 38th Representative District Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at South Coastal Library. For more information, updates on speakers and meeting locations, call (302) 364-5830 or visit them online at deldems38.org or find them on Facebook.

Fitness/Health/Dance Tuning Up the Temple — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts “Tuning Up the Temple” on

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Monday, November 13 South Coastal Genealogy Group 10:15 am—12:00 pm Genealogists of all skill levels are welcome! Learn resources, tricks, & methods from each other in a welcoming environment! The US in WWII 3—4:15 pm Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II.

Tuesday, November 14 iPad/iPhone Photography: Part 2 10:00 am—12:00 pm Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad. PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!

Wednesday, November 15 Baby Bookworms Story Time 10—10:45 am Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!

Little Learners Story Time 11—11:45 am Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills! Effective Communication for Caregivers 2—3:00 pm Join the Alzheimer's Association for a workshop that teaches caregivers to decode verbal & behavioral communication by someone with dementia. Crime Solvers 5—6:45 pm Join us for a tabletop game where we use clues to solve fictional murders. For ages 14 - Adult. Thursday, November 16 RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am –12:30 pm Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres!

Think First to Prevent Falls 2—3:00 pm Join a representative with Christiana Care Injury Prevention Team for a program on fall prevention for older adults and their caregivers. Saturday, November 18 LEGO Club 11:00 am—12:15 pm Let your child's imagination run wild at LEGO Club!

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Calendar Continued from page 32 celebrating Veterans Day with free admission for all military veterans and free admission for all who bring a non-perishable food donation for the Home of the Brave Foundation in Milford. Veterans will have to show their military ID. Children 16 and under are admitted

Events Continued from page 37 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at The Hope Center. The classes are session-based, not drop-in, so contact Carol Lynch at (302) 745-8237 or cklynch02@gmail.com for more details. Yoga Classes — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts yoga classes at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Armor Room, upstairs in the church building, with Heather Murphy. There is a $5 drop-in fee. Classes are open to the community and all are welcome. Zumba Class — Mariners Bethel Church is holding a zumba exercise class in the Hope

Coastal Point free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult. Delaware Deaf Fest — Delaware Deaf Fest will highlight American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture at the Hope Center at Mariners Bethel Global Church in Ocean View from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include introductory ASL classes, Deaf culture videos, children’s crafts, bake sale, a silent auction, 30-plus vendors featuring Deaf

artists and craftspeople, Beebe Mobile Unit giving free health screenings and flu shots, the Ocean View Police Department, Millville Volunteer Fire Company and other public safety entities, food trucks, CRASH Youth group food sales, and a Deaf mime performer at 1 p.m. This is free, and open to the public.

Center gym every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. There is a $6 drop-in fee. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome. For more information, contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com. Multiple Myeloma Support — The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets the third Saturday of every month via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. Line Dancing — Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting line-dancing classes on Mondays. Beginners classes take place at 10 a.m., and Improvers are at 11 a.m. For more information, call (302) 227-2055.

Al-Anon — Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit ovpc.org. Argentine Tango — The Lewes Senior Activity Center is hosting Argentine Tango Dancing on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome, and no experience or partner is required. There is a $5 fee, but the first visit is free. Enter through the back door of the facility. For more information, visit the group online at TangoByTheBeach.com.

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November 11-12 Free Concerts — The Adoration Quartet will perform free concerts at St. Matthew’s By The Sea over two days. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the performance will be held at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 12, the shows will be at 8:30

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Hobby/Craft Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore

Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For details, send an email to the chapter at delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. Coffee and Cars Cruise In — St. George’s United Methodist Church and the Ghost Ryders Car Club are hosting a cruise-in at the church the second and fourth Friday of each month, beginning May 2. There is no fee, and there will be coffee, donuts and fellowship. For more information, call Mike Stramella at (410) 419-1843. Radio Operators — Any Ham radio operator wanting to meet and greet others can get together at the Millsboro Pizza King on Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. The ARRL Section Manager usually attends. For more information, contact Jack Magar at k8uyc80@gmail.com. Pen Pal Program — Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library and Wellington City Libraries, you can now communicate by letter with a New Zealander. This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. All international postage is handled, and you can bring in and pick up your letters at the library. For more information and registration, visit them at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26 or call (302) 858-5518.

Music Music Jam — St. Matthews By the Sea United Methodist Church is hosting a Music Jam on the first and third Fridays of the month at 4 p.m. All levels are welcome.

Museums/Displays Railroad Museum — The Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse is an interactive museum of model railroading, and is located at 36668 DuPont Boulevard, in Selbyville. They are open to the public every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., and every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit them online at delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-Irvin Museum — The Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is open to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Private tours are available by appointment. Interested groups of 10-15 may call (302) 539-8725. Admission tot he museum is free, and parking is available in front of the museum. The museum is not handicap-accessible. For more information, visit online at townofbethanybeach.com, and click under “Residents/History/Town Museum.”

Faith Community Bible Study — Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro is hosting a Bible Study this fall on Wednesday mornings, starting on Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, and to register, visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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Dinker-Irvin Museum announces hours, tours Through April 30, the Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage will be open to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Private tours are available by appointment. Interested groups of 10–15 may call (302) 539-8725. Note, the museum is not handicap-accessible. Admission is free, and parking is available in front of the museum. The museum, located at 318 Garfield Parkway, offers an immersive experience of an historically significant early 1900s home and a glimpse of what life was like during the early days of the town. It is one of the few remaining original cottages in Bethany Beach, and the oldest public building in town. It served as

a U.S. Post Office from 1922-25, was donated to the Town in 2016 and was listed on the United States Registry of Historic Places in 2018. The current museum in the Town Hall lobby will remain open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is one of 16 homes and landmarks on the Bethany Beach Heritage Trail, a self-guided walking tour. Brochures are available in the Town Hall and at the Dinker-Irvin Museum. For more information, visit www.townofbethanybeach.com under Residents/History/Town Museum.

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On Nov. 6, 2023, members of the Phillip C. Showell Elementary Honor Society Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society stood before the Selbyville Town Council and community at the town council meeting. NEHS members introduced themselves, the NEHS organization and the many service projects they are planning this year. One project includes a year-long partnership with the Center for Inland Bays, in which PCS students will be analyzing and reporting water samples from our local waterways in an effort to make an impact on our community.

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November 13 South Coastal Genealogy Group — This monthly group meeting is for genealogy enthusiasts of all skill levels. Learn genealogy resources, tricks, and methods from each other in a welcoming environment while meeting others and conversing about current projects. The meeting is setup as a discussion, however, select genealogy resources are also shown/demonstrated by meeting facilitator. Starting in January of 2024, meetings will be held bi-monthly on select Fridays at 10:15 a.m. (no meetings in Summer). Free, for ages 18-plus, no registration needed. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 The U.S. in World War ll, Part 1 — Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas at 3 p.m. for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II. He will discuss battles, politics, and life at home during the war years. There will be a brief Q&A at the end of the program. Sessions: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 14 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. Mad Honey — The Coastal Georgetown AAUW Diversity Book Club is meeting at the Lewes library from 10 a.m. to noon. They will discuss Jodi Picoult’s and Jennifer Finney Boylan’s “Mad Honey.” Bereavement Support — The St. Andrew Catholic Center in Ocean City, Md., is hosting a six-week, non-denominational grief support program at 10 a.m. This is a Hospice-developed program that runs 90 minutes per session. To register, call the Parish office at (410) 250-0300. LWV Event — The League of Women Voters of Sussex County is hosting “League, Libations and Learning” at Iron Hill Brewery in Rehoboth beach from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Kim Hoey Stevenson will share her insights from six years as vice chair of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission. All are invited to attend. To register, or for more information, visit sussexlwv.org.

Coastal Point iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 2 — Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad at 10 a.m. Topics in this threesession class include composition, adjusting camera settings, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos. Sessions: Nov. 7, 14 (field trip) and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.) In-person class only. You must attend all three sessions. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tai Chi for Health & Balance — Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, and Co-Director of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 2 p.m. for a five-week series of gentle, beginner’s Tai Chi that focuses on fall prevention and relieving arthritis pain. Exercises can be done either standing or seated. Each session builds on the last, so participants should be able to attend all five sessions. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany

Beach, DE 19930 PAWS for Reading — Well-trained teams of dogs & owners provide a supportive and fun way for kids to gain confidence in reading aloud at 4 p.m.! Children read for 15 minutes and may bring their own book if they wish. Ages 5-plus. Must call (302) 858-5518 to register. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime! New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you need to play is provided! All campaigns are structured around drop-in/drop-out play, so no strings attached, but we hope to see you every week! Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. ICD Support Group — TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., in Salisbury, Md. The goal is to allow people with implantable car-

dioverter defribillator devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. For more information, contact Sue Colliton, RN, at (410) 543-7026 or susan.colliton@tidalhealth.org, or Trish Laun, RN, at patricia.laun@todalhealth.org or (410) 334-2227. Secrets of the Eastern Shore — Author and storyteller Jim Duffy will share tales of Delmarva days gone by in a one-night presentation at the Bethany Beach Town Hall at 5 p.m. This is presented by the Bethany Beach Cultural & Historical Affairs Committee.

November 15 Hannukah Craft Kits — Youth ages 10–17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free kit to make a Hannukah lantern that lights up. Free, available through Dec. 10 while supplies last. Youth must pick up kits themselves. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Family Ornament Craft Kits — Need some

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Calendar Continued from page 41 unplugged quality time with your family? Pick up a free set of cardstock Christmas ornaments that the whole family can decorate together at home. Available while supplies last. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Baby Bookworms — This beginner’s approach to the library for children birth–age 2 years at 10 a.m. is a great way to begin their experience in a group setting where they will have basic exposure to books, music and play. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Little Learners — Preschool children ages 3 to 5 enjoy various activities designed to help with language acquisition and improve preliteracy skills at 11 a.m. at South Coastal Library. Activities may include stories, music, songs and simple crafts. Special guest Maria Hazzard from the Indian River School District will share information about kindergarten preparedness and registration. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Alzheimer’s Caregivers — Join the Alzheimer's Association at 2 p.m. for a workshop that teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with dementia. Explore the ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across

different stages. Participants leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle and late-stage dementia. Free, register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Crime Solvers! — Are you a true crime lover or an aspiring detective? Join us at 5 p.m. for a 105-minute tabletop game where we examine evidence, witness statements, etc. to solve fictional murders. For ages 14-Adult. Free, all materials provided. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518 Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 STEM Program: Newton’s Cradles — A Newton's Cradle is a device that demonstrates the conservation of momentum and the conservation of energy with swinging spheres. Design and construct a Newton's Cradle at Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. using marbles, popsicle/craft sticks, straws, beads, hot glue, and string. This program is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Dine and Donate — The Scholarship Committee of South Coastal DE AARP will hold a dine-and-donate and basket auction fundraiser at Cottage Café from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds from dining, a 50-50 cash raffle and basket auction will go to the scholarship fund. No reservations are required. The local AARP chapter gives scholarships to Indian river High School seniors and adult students at Delaware Technical Community

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November 16 Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. Preventing Falls — A representative with the Christiana Care Injury Prevention Team will give a 2 p.m. presentation on fall prevention for older adults and their caregivers. Covered topics will include: Overview of the Brain, Concussion Discussion, Significance of Falls, Fear of Falling, Safety Inside the Home, Community Safety, Talking with Your Physician, Nutrition, Exercise, Vision, Medications and Community Resources. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees story-time for children, ages 0-24 months, and their caregivers, to promote early literacy. Come listen to a story, songs, and engage with other babies. Story Time is currently held in the Library. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-7329351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 17 Walking Club — Take a short reading break and walk with us at the Frankford Community Park at 10:30 a.m., every Friday. Walk and talk about what you are reading or pop in your earbuds and listen to your favorite music or audiobook. All ages are welcome. Not able to meet up but still want to walk? Join our Facebook group and walk with us virtually. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Local Author Visit: Tony Sclama — Join Bethany Beach author Dr. Tony Sclama as he discusses his new book at Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 18 Yard and Bake Sale — The Millville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary is hosting an indoor yard sale fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon. For tables, call Alyee at 537-0143. Engineer Early STEM Kits — The South Coastal Library is proud to offer Grab & Go STEM Kits for children and tweens courtesy of Engineer Early. Kits are free and available for pick-up at the circulation desk while supplies last. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-8585518 Lego Club — Let your child's imagination run wild in South Coastal Library’s LEGO Club at

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Calendar Continued from page 42 11 a.m. LEGOs and theme will be provided. For ages 6-10 years. Registration is available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302858-5518. Walk-in's accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Super Saturdays — Grab and Go STEM Bags Adventures in Health are available at Frankford Public Library at noon. Explore the basics and wonders of a healthy body from body systems to meal planning. Call 302732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Christmas Boutique — Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park’s Annual Christmas Boutique and Book Sale will be held at the Officer’s Club in the Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of books and boutique items will be accepted at the Officer’s Club on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Surviving the Holidays — The River Church

Coastal Point is sponsoring and hosting Surviving the Holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seminar will help participants deal with the emotions around grieving during the holidays, what to do about traditions, helpful tips for surviving social events and how to find hope for the future. Register for free at riveronline.church. Delaware Artists — The Lewes Historical Society’s Symposium on Delaware Arts & Artists will be held at the Inn at Canal Square in Lewes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chicken Salad — The Bishopville (Md.) Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary is hosting a chickensalad carryout at the main station from noon to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per pint. To preorder by Nov. 15, call (619) 922-9950. Training and Outreach — C C Delaware Coast (A Calvary Chapel Fellowship) is hosting an Evangelism Training and Outreach event at 10 a.m. There will be a short training session before heading out into the Selbyville neighborhood in small teams of two to three people. For more information, contact the church at (302) 500-1774.

November 19 End of Season Fun — Delaware Botanic Gardens is celebrating the last open day of the season from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gardens feature Fall harvest seasonal decorations and the special Woodlands Discovery Trail. Children 16 and under are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult.

November 20 Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free one-hour gentle yoga flow class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 and is available at

November 10, 2023 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 The U.S. in World War II, Part 2 — Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas at 3 p.m. for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II. He will discuss battles, politics, and life at home during the war years. There will be a brief Q&A at the end of the program. Sessions: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 21 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. Bereavement Support — The St. Andrew Catholic Center in Ocean City, Md., is hosting a six-week, non-denominational grief support program at 10 a.m. This is a Hospice-developed program that runs 90 minutes per session. To register, call the Parish office at (410) 250-0300. iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 3 — Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad at 10 a.m. Topics in this threesession class include composition, adjusting camera settings, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos. Sessions: Nov. 7, 14 (field trip) and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.) In-person class only. You must attend all three sessions. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tai Chi for Health & Balance — Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, and Co-Director of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 2 p.m. for a five-week series of gentle, beginner’s Tai Chi that focuses on fall prevention and relieving arthritis pain. Exercises can be done either standing or seated. Each session builds on the last, so participants should be able to attend all five sessions. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 PAWS for People — Read aloud to a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading at Frankford Public Library at

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Calendar Continued from page 44 4 p.m. Offered by PAWS for People. Registration required. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. PAWS is currently held at the Library. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime! New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you need to play is provided! All campaigns are structured around drop-in/drop-out play, so no strings attached, but we hope to see you every week! Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 22 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. Story Time — The Nanticoke Indian Dance Troup will share a story and perform for South Coastal Library’s young library patrons at 10 a.m. ! Geared toward children, all ages welcome. Free, Register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or call 302-858-5518. Parents must accompany children. True Crime Club — Share your theories, knowledge, and memories of true crime cases with fellow true crime enthusiasts at 2 p.m.! At each meeting, the club will explore a particular true crime case. This month, we’ll take a look at the crimes of the Manson cult. Recommended read (not required): Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi Free, in-person only, for ages 18+. Registration is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

November 25 Super Saturdays: Games Unplugged — Come one, Come all! Game night for children and teens at Frankford Public Library at noon! Enjoy Games like Chess, Yahtzee, Uno, Trouble, and many more! Join us on November 25th for more fun and laughs! Call 302732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 27 Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free one-hour gentle yoga flow class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9

and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Coloring & Crosswords Club — The club is open to all adults for 90 minutes, and meets on the fourth Monday of the month at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Relax, color, socialize with other community members, complete crosswords, word-finds, and puzzles. There will also be a different movie streaming in the meeting room to watch or listen to. Light refreshments may be provided at some meetings. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-in's accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 November 27 @ 3 pm The U.S. in World War II, Part 3 — Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas at 3 p.m. for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II. He will discuss battles, politics, and life at home during the war years. There will be a brief Q&A at the end of the program.

Sessions: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

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and other Apple device users of all skill levels are welcome to attend this support group at 11 a.m.. Users meet to discuss new features, share tips, and ask questions. Attend in person or via Zoom. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE. November 28 @ 4 pm PAWS for Reading — Well-trained teams of dogs & owners provide a supportive and fun way for kids to gain confidence in reading aloud at 4 p.m.! Children read for 15 minutes and may bring their own book if they wish. Ages 5-plus. Must call (302) 858-5518 to register. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime! New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you need to play is provided! All campaigns are structured around drop-in/drop-out play, so no strings attached, but we hope to see you

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Salt Pond to be included in Bethany’s Christmas Showdown The Town of Bethany Beach will host its second annual Coastal Christmas Showdown. This decorating contest is open to homes and businesses within the corporate limits of Bethany Beach. This year the contest is extended to include the

Salt Pond. “We had 18 businesses participate last year, but only four homes,” said Events Director Julie Malewski. “We’re hoping to get a wider pool of homeowner entries.” Prizes will be awarded for each divi-

sion in the following categories: Best Coastal Theme, Most Elegant, Most Festive, and Best use of Animation and/or Audio Special Effects. There will be a prize for each category and overall Grand Prize going to the judge’s favorite. Entries will be judged solely on

exterior decorations. Registration is free and runs Nov. 124. The event is a town-wide collaboration with the Coastal Point, the

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literacy skills at 11 a.m. at South Coastal Library. Activities may include stories, music, songs and simple crafts. Special guest Maria Hazzard from the Indian River School District will share information about kindergarten preparedness and registration. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Teen Super Smash Bros Tournament — Let’s get ready to rumble! The main competition will be on the big screen at Frankford Public Library at 4:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your own Switch to practice. Want to play but don’t want to compete? Open play of previous versions of Super Smash Brothers is also available. This program is for ages 12-18. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Lego Club — Calling all builders! Whether new to Legos or a Master Builder, join Frankford Public Library at 4 p.m. to engage your imagination and build your latest Lego creation! This program is for ages 6 and up. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

Continued from page 45 every week! Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Bereavement Support — The St. Andrew Catholic Center in Ocean City, Md., is hosting a six-week, non-denominational grief support program at 10 a.m. This is a Hospice-developed program that runs 90 minutes per session. To register, call the Parish office at (410) 250-0300.

Baby Bookworms — This beginner’s approach to the library for children birth–age 2 years at 10 a.m. is a great way to begin their experience in a group setting where they will have basic exposure to books, music and play. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Little Learners — Preschool children ages 3 to 5 enjoy various activities designed to help with language acquisition and improve pre-

November 30 Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees story-time for children, ages 0-24 months, and their caregivers, to promote early literacy. Come listen to a story, songs, and engage with other babies. Story Time is currently held in the Library. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-

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December 1 Walking Club — Take a short reading break and walk with us at the Frankford Community Park at 10:30 a.m., every Friday. Walk and talk about what you are reading or pop in your earbuds and listen to your favorite music or audiobook. All ages are welcome. Not able to meet up but still want to walk? Join our Facebook group and walk with us virtually. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

December 2 Artists & Crafters — The Millville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary is hosting a craft show at the fire house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are interested in renting a space, call Judi Wagner at (302) 732-6061.

December 5 Bereavement Support — The St. Andrew Catholic Center in Ocean City, Md., is hosting a six-week, non-denominational grief support program at 10 a.m. This is a Hospice-developed program that runs 90 minutes per session. To register, call the Parish office at (410) 250-0300.

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Millsboro’s Davis finishes Cold War trilogy Coastal Point • Submitted

Millsboro resident, veteran and author, Jeremiah Davis, recently finished his Cold War trilogy of novels.

Millsboro resident and veteran Jeremiah Davis recently published the final installment in his trilogy of novels set at remote Army Security Agency (ASA) listening posts in West Germany during the Cold War. Few people outside the Intelli-

gence Community knew about these outposts because their operations were highly classified. The first two books in the trilogy, Snow Mountain Misfits and Border Site Summer, are fictionalized accounts of the

author’s experiences at small mountaintop ASA detachments in Bavaria where he served as a linguist and radio intercept operator in the mid-1960s. The final book, A Borderline Case, takes the reader to the Bavarian Forest in May 1975 where ASA and Air Force signals intelligence operatives monitor Soviet and Czechoslovak military entities across the nearby German-Czech border. A National Security Agency analyst is temporarily assigned to the outpost for a special project; however, he has a secondary mission of surveilling a suspected communist agent who operates a café in the village where the American detachment is based. The NSA civilian unexpectedly reunites with an old Army friend, a disillusioned chaplain on medical leave, who is convalescing at the village church where he hopes to regain his faith and sense of purpose. The emotionally shattered priest had been among the final evacuees from Saigon when it fell to the communists a month earlier. He had witnessed the horrific Operation Babylift plane crash that killed 138 people, including 78 Vietnamese orphans and the young woman he loved. The analyst and the chaplain renew their friendship and encounter incidents of drug trafficking, illicit sex and attempted suicide, while assessing the threat posed by the suspected agent. ASA was a shadowy organization that recruited the brightest of Army enlistees into its ranks of linguists, intelligence analysts, and technicians from late 1945 until it was absorbed into the Army’s Intelligence and Security Command at the end of 1976. Many recruits were college

dropouts or flunk-outs. Most were reluctant soldiers who volunteered for ASA instead of risking being drafted into the infantry. Although their mission on the border was sensitive, the young Americans assigned to these sites lived and worked in a lifestyle that might be compared to M*A*S*H, with a dash of Animal House and a bit of Catch-22. Military discipline was lax, and alcohol and immaturity often led to incidents that would strain the credulity of by-thebook soldiers. The author gives the reader a peek behind the curtain of secrecy that screened the men of these ASA detachments from the “real” Army. Women joined their ranks in the early 1970s and dealt with challenges described in Davis’ latest book. His novels are an entertaining addition to literature about Cold War military intelligence. All three books are available on Amazon.com and from Caprichos Books in Ocean Pines. Jeremiah Davis is a retired Department of Defense senior intelligence officer and a veteran of nearly seven years active duty in ASA. He is a long-time member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) and American Legion Post 28 Oak Orchard/Riverdale. He and his wife Dorothy have been married for 56 years and have resided fulltime near Millsboro since 2008.

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Sander said, “We are thankful for all who have served our nation in uniform, and we also thank those in our community who recognize the food needs of our veterans in Sussex County.” Sander also noted that the DBG Fall Harvest decorations, including the Woodlands Discovery Trail with sculptures of forest creatures will remain on display through Sunday, Nov. 19, the DBG season closing date. Sheryl Swed, DBG Executive Director, said, “As we approach the Thanksgiving holidays, we are thankful for the generosity of our guests who will donate food for our veterans. This has been a wonderful 2023 season, and we thank all who have visited and supported the gardens this year. We look forward to seeing you next spring when we reopen on March 14, 2024.” Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG Director of Horticulture, said,” I want our friends to know that the gardens are now in their full fall glory. Lots of things to see including our new Hedgerow Garden, Monarch Meadow Meander and Woodland Discovery Trail with new forest creatures. Bring the whole family.” The DBG is open to the public Thursdays–Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closing for the season at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19. Walk-ins are welcome. The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Memberships are available by going to delawaregardens.org/membership. The mission of the Delaware Botanic Gardens is to create a worldclass, inspirational, educational, and sustainable public botanic garden in southern Delaware for the benefit and enjoyment of all.

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Obits Continued from page 22 ily and friends. She will be missed dearly. A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Trinity Holiness Church, 34640 Delaware Ave., Frankford, DE 19945, where friends may view from 11 a.m. to 12 pm. Interment will follow at Zoar Golden Acres in Bishopville, Md. Please visit Frances’ Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com.

Margaret Ellen West Scott, 83 Margaret Ellen West Scott, 83, of Millsboro, Del., passed away in the care of Atlantic Shores nursing home on Oct. 29, 2023. She was born to the late Garfield and Effie Holston West on Oct. 19, 1940, in Stockley, Del. She graduated from high school and later married Charles B. Scott, Sr., and together they raised their son, Charles, Jr. She worked for 31 years at W.P. Monroe & Sons, a clothing retail store in Millsboro. She was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church, active in the choir, UMW Past President, and headed many committees. She also served in the Women’s Civic Club, and American Legion Post 22 Auxiliary. She loved camping and doing floral

Coastal Point arrangements. She is survived by her son, Charles, Jr., several nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Harvey G. West, Norman L. West, Preston T. West, Donald L. West, and Minnie M. Hudson and Janie Rementer. Also preceded was her daughter-in-law, Mary E. Scott. She was also preceded by many, many friends. A funeral service was to be held at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Pastor Maleia Rust and Rev. Harold Backus were scheduled to officiate. Interment was scheduled to be at Millsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Zoar United Methodist Church c/o Carisa Daisey, 24462 Gravel Hill Road, Millsboro, DE 19966. Please visit Margaret’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com.

Ethel FrancesTripp, 86 Ethel Frances Tripp, 86, of Dagsboro, Del. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at her daughter’s home. She was born in Gumboro, Del., on June 13, 1937 daughter of the late Preston Lee Toomey and Janice

Erma (Baker) Toomey. She worked for National Cash Register as a crew leader, and also worked at the Clayton Theatre and the adjoining video store for several years before fully retiring. She loved to garden and enjoyed pulling weeds. She would not only pull her weeds in her garden and flowerbeds, but also any family member and friend’s weeds while visiting them. She loved going to yard sales to find a good deal and later in life loved having yard sales. Her life revolved around people, she loved to talk and visit her friends at McDonalds and Hardees in Millsboro, Del. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Tripp; a son, Alan Tripp and a brother, Gerald Gibson. She is survived by four children, Dennis Tripp and his wife, Denise of Dagsboro, Kathy Decker of Dagsboro, Arlene Bush of Wachapreague, Va. and Harvey Tripp, III and his wife, Cathy of Dagsboro; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Susan Sample of Florida and Janice Raymond of Fruitland, Md.; her companion, Harvey Melson of Clarksville, Del., and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Serv-

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November 10, 2023 ices, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945. Interment was to follow at Dagsboro Redmen Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or donations in Frances’ name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

ElsieTurnbull Young, 90 Elsie Turnbull Young, 90, of Ocean View, Del., died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. She was born in McIntye, PA on Oct. 9, 1933, daughter of the late Ira Wharton Turnbull and the late Elizabeth Beryl ( Jasper) Turnbull. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with her bachelor’s degree in education. She was an elementary school teacher in Indiana, Pa., until she and her husband, George, relocated to Pittsburgh, Pa., and then Rockville, Md., in 1970. She then worked as a math specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools, retiring in 1995 after 40 years of teaching. During this time, she was an active member of St. Matthew Presbyterian Church in Silver Spring, Md. After summering in Ocean View since 1971, she and George moved to Ocean View permanently in 1996. She loved living in Ocean View and built a community of dear friends within the crafting community, the AARP choir, book club, and her church. She became a pillar at Ocean View Presbyterian Church serving on the session, in the choir, the Woman’s Circle, and establishing the annual nativity event. She was a woman of faith and a true leader in this community. She easily made friends and loved to learn about each person she came across — rarely losing a connection with someone she had spoken with. Her family was very important to her, and she especially loved spending time with her grandsons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Young, and two sisters, Anne Crawford and Patricia Wareham. She is survived by a son, David Young and his wife, Katie; two grandsons, Taylor Young and his wife, Amber and Rob Young. A service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at the Ocean View Presbyterian Church, 67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Elsie’s name to the Ocean View Presbyterian Church at the above address or Clairvaux Farm by visiting www.deeprootsinc.org Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

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