Coastal Point — February 23, 2024

Fenwickselects newtownmanager

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheTownofFenwickIslandon Thursday,Feb.15,announcedtheselectionofitsnewtownmanager.Lori Dabbondanza,whojoinedthetown staffinDecember2023asanadministrativeassistant,comestothepositionwith27yearsofexperiencein localgovernmentsupport,according toastatementfromtheTown.

“Loribringsawealthofknowledge andexpertisetohernewrole,”said MayorNatalieMagdeburger.

PriortojoiningFenwickIsland’s administrativestaff,Dabbondanza servedastheseniorexecutiveassistant attheCountyCommissionersAssociationofPennsylvania,whereshesupportedtheelectedofficialsfromthe state’s67counties,Magdeburgersaid.

“Herextensivebackgroundinsupportoflocalgovernmentpositionsher asanidealcandidatetoleadFenwick Islandintoitsnextchapterofgrowth anddevelopment,”themayoradded.

Magdeburgerexpressedconfidence inDabbondanza’sabilitytosteerthe towntowardcontinuedsuccess.

“LorijoinedourFenwickstaff familyinDecemberandimmediately fitinseamlesslywitheveryonein townhallandthepolicedepartment,” shesaid.

Dabbondanzahastakenthelead oncertainprojectsandhasproduced

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

PattiLaBelle,withGladysKnight, andMelissaEtheridge,withtheIndigo Gir ls,willbeattheFreemanArtsPavilionoutdoorvenuethissummeraspart ofalineupofentertainersannounced earlythisweek.

Plannedperformersincludesingers, dance,theaterproductions,children’s performancesandlivemusic,withLa-

LaBelle,Knight,EtheridgehighlightFreemanlineup

BelleandKnightperformingonThursday,June6,andEtheridgeandtheIndigoGirlsperformingonTuesday,Aug. 27.

Forticketsandmoreinformation, seefreemanarts.org.

Thefirstperformancesoftheseason includeADATwist,Scientist&Friends onFriday,May31;Kashmirfeaturing JeanViolet—TheSpiritofLedZeppelinLiveonSaturday,June1;Eaglemania—TheWorld’sGreatestEagles

TributeBandonSaturday,June8;AlmostQueen:ATributetoQueenon Friday,June21;DelawarenativeGeorge Thorogood&TheDestroyersonSaturday,June22;andMichaelFranti& SpearheadwithspecialguestsTrevor Hall&BombargoonWednesday,June 26.

PlannedforJulyarethe287thArmy Band:TheGovernor’sOwnonFriday, July5;UB40:RedRedWineTouron Sunday,July7;JustinHaywardand

ChristopherCrossonWednesday,July 10;Rain:ATributetotheBeatleson Friday,July12;FitzandtheTantrums: GoodNightsTouronSunday,July14; TromboneShorty&OrleansAvenue onMonday,July15;JoeBonamassaon Wednesday,July17;andRumours:The UltimateFleetwoodMacTributeShow onWednesday,July24.

InAugust,TheGreatestLoveofAll

FrankfordPublicLibraryaddssolarpanels

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheparkinglotoftheFrankford PublicLibraryisabitcrowdedthese daysasthelibraryundergoesatransformationthatwillbringitnewopportunitiestoservethecommunity.

TheconstructionvehiclesfromPara-

diseEnergyareinstalling105solarpanelsonthelibrary’sroof.Althoughthe panelswon’tbevisibletovisitorsonce they’reinstalled,theywillhaveahuge impactonlibraryoperationsinthefuture,librarystaffsaidthisweek.

LibraryDirectorBonnieElliottand Building&MaintenanceCoordinator

PhilipHartmeyerattendedaseminara yearago,Elliottsaid,andheardabout thepossibilityofafullgrantfromthe non-profitorganizationEnergize Delaware.

“Welookedateachotherandbasicallysaid,‘Weshouldapplyforthis,’” Elliottrecalled.

Theprojectwaschallenging,Hartmeyersaid,becauseofthemultipleages andconstructionstylesportionsofthe building,locatedonMainStreetin Frankford.Althoughthosechallenges resultedinaslightreductionofthe numberofpanelsfromoriginalplans, thesolarpanelswillbeabletoprovide 85percentofthelibrary’syearlyelectricalneedsgoingforward.

Elliottsaidshedoesn’tknowexactly howmuchofasavingsthatwillmean forthelibrary’selectricbills.Sheissure ofonething,however:the$170,900 grantisahugeboostforthelibrary’s operationsand,inturn,forthecommunity.

Hartmeyersaidthemovetoward solarpowerispartofthelibrary’soverallmovetoward“green”operations. Otherchangesmadeinthepastyearor soincludeinstallingLEDlightbulbs throughoutthelibrary,installingsmart thermostatsandretrofittingfixturesto allowformoreenergy-efficientprod-

ucts.

“Everythinghereisgoinggreen,”Elliottsaid.“Everythingthatwe’redoing willmakethebuildingmoreefficient— that waywe’llbeabletodomorethings forthecommunity,”shesaid.“Thisjust makesusabletodootherthings.”

Shesaidthelibrary’sSip&Socialize eventinAprilisanopportunitytoshow thecommunityhowthelibrarystaffis makingeveryefforttoservetheminthe mosteffectivewaypossible.

“Wewanttoshowoffalltheinitiativesthatwe’reputtinginplace,”she said.

Theadditionofsolarenergyis“huge, forthislittlelibrary”anditsnine-person staff.Theonlyotherarealibrarytoinstallsolarpanelsisthemuch-larger GeorgetownPublicLibrary,shesaid. “Itgoesbacktotheimpactthatwe havebeenmakinginthecommunity,” Elliottsaid.“Wedon’tshyawayfrom mucharoundhere.”

Frankford’slibraryisa“community hub,”Elliottsaid,providingprogrammingandclassesforchildrenandadults, aswellasservicessuchasdistributing food,backpacksandcoatsforthecommunity.

“Thewaythatwedothatisbyfigur-

Dr.Urban’sspecializationsarediverseandincludebreastreconstruction,malignantand benignskinlesionexcisionandreconstruction,post-weightlosssurgeryprocedures (abdominoplasty/panniculectomy,brachioplasty,andthighplasty),softtissue traumacare,woundreconstruction,andcosmeticsurgery.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill FrankfordPublicLibrarydirectorBonnieElliottandBuildingandMaintenanceSupervisor/TeenCoordinatorPhilipHartmeyerstandoutsidethelibrarynearthenew converterboxesthatwillsoonconnectwithsolarpanelsonthelibraryroof,which willprovide85percentofthebuilding’selectricity.

Dabbondanza

outstandingworkinthemonthssince shejoinedthestaff,Magdeburger said.

“Whilewehadmanyverystrong candidatestoconsider,theentire councilfeltthatLorirosetothetop ofthelistofpotentialcandidates givenherproventrackrecordofexcellence,aswellasthefactthatshehad alreadyearnedtherespectandsupport ofourFenwicktownstaffandTown ManagerSchuchman.Wearevery pleasedthatLoriwillbeassumingthe positionoftownmanagerandlook forwardtohelpinghermakethetransition,”shesaid.

AsFenwickIslandwelcomesanew townmanager,theTownalsobids farewelltoalongtimeemployee,Pat Schuchman,whohasservedtheTown for27yearsasbothitsbuildingofficialandthentownmanager.

SchuchmanwillretireonApril5 butwillcontinuetoservetheTown,as needed,inaconsultingrole,Magdeburgersaid.

“TheTownofFenwickIslandextendsitsheartfeltgratitudetoPatfor heryearsofserviceandwisheshera fulfillingretirement.Fenwickwould notbetheuniquetownitistoday withoutPat’sleadershipandcommitmentoverthelastthreedecades,and sheleavesanenduringpositivelegacy ofensuringthatFenwickmaintained itsfamily-friendlyatmospherewhile underherwatch.FenwickwillbeforeverindebtedtoPatforherserviceto ourtown,”Magdeburgersaid.

“Iamhonoredtohavebeenselected asthenewtownmanagerofFenwick Island,”Dabbondanzasaid.“Iamcommittedtoworkingcollaborativelywith thetowncouncil,staff,andresidentsto upholdthevaluesandvisionofour community.Together,Iamconfident thatwewillcontinuetobuildavibrant,

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill LoriDabbondanzahasbeenselectedto serveasFenwickIsland’snewtown manager.

resilientandthrivingFenwickIsland forgenerationstocome.”

Dabbondanzawillassumeherrole astownmanageronApril8,following Schuchman’sretirement.

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ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Anyonewhohasspentmorethana weekincoastalDelawareknowsthe

weathergodscanthrowsometricky stuffatthearea.

ThefolksatSouthCoastalLibrary knowthatalltoowell,andoneSouth Coastalemployeefeltthelibrarymight

helpresidentslearnhowtobeprepared forthosetimes.LibraryAssistantPat Youngrecentlysecuredfundingfora newprogram,calledWeatherWise, whichaimstodojustthat.

saidofemergencypreparednessasit connectstoorganizationssuchaslibrariesandmuseums.“I’vebeendoing alotofprogrammingaroundthisarea foralongtime,”shesaid,addingthat PatHeinemanoftheUniversityof Delawarehadbeenpresentingweather preparednessprogramsatlibrariesin Greenwood,MiltonandBethany Beach.

“Whatwe’renoticingisit’snota sexytopic,”Youngsaidwithachuckle. “Nobodywantstocometalkaboutdisasterpreparedness.”Shesaidthatwhile theprogramsdidhavedecentattendance,“We’relookingtotrytopullina biggeraudienceandengagemore people.”

Youngisextraordinarilywell-suited toleadthedevelopmentoftheprogram,asalongtimememberofthe localCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT).ShealsoparticipatedinastatewideDelaware Libraries&Disasterssummitin2017, whichbroughttogetherstateofficials andlibrarypersonneltodiscusshowlibrariescanbeofassistancetotheir communitiesregardingsevere-weather preparedness.

“That’sapassionofmine,”Young

“Ithought,‘We’remissingthefun hook,’”shesaid.“SoIcameupwiththe ideatopartnerwithaprominent weatherpersonwhocouldtalkinitially about‘Whenyou’reouttheredoing yourgardening,atthebeach,wherever, andtheskychanges,whatareyou watchingfor,andwhatarekindofthe weather“redflags”?’”

Youngsaidsheisindiscussionswith WBOCmeteorologistDanSatterfield tobethekeynotespeakerfortheprogram.

“He’sawell-knownfigure.Heisextremelywell-liked,andhe’svery knowledgeableandhasanexcellent

CIBgrouphearsaboutreforestation,protections

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays(CIB)hosteditsCitizen’sAdvisoryCommittee(CAC)meetinglast week,onThursdayevening,and MeghanNoeFellows,directorofestuaryscienceandeducation,providedinformationonwetlandsandon reforestationofthebayregion.

“MeghanNoeFellows,whoisour directorofestuaryscienceandrestoration,presentedtotheCAC,”said ChristopheTulou,theCIBexecutive director.“Hercutting-edgeresearchis onreforestation.Shehassomenovel techniquesforcreatingforestsinsteadof justdoingsmallertreeplantings.Trees aresoimportantinthisneckofthe woods.”

“Punintended,”addedTulou.

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reputationasameteorologist.”

Afteranintroductiontoweather patternstowatchfor,Youngsaid,she andHeinemanwouldpresentinformationregarding“Whatcanyoudoto keepyourselfsafewhenthathappens?”

Timingfortheprogramwouldde-

Thepointisthatclear-cuttingand over-developmentarecausingsignificanttreeloss.

SussexCountyhaslost43,000acres oftreesandclearedforestsinthepast 25years,asthepopulationofthecounty hasdoubledtomorethan250,000residents. About55,000newhomeshave beenbuiltintheregion,causingdeforestation.

Wetlandsprotection

Tuloualsocommentedonrecent worktheCIBhasdoneonenvironmentalstewardshipintheLewesarea,where localgovernmentsaretakingchargeof protectingrecedingwetlands.Delaware istheonlystateintheMid-AtlanticregionthatdoesnothaveState-based protectionsforwetlands—alackthat hasn’tbeeninissueotherMid-Atlantic

pendonwhenSatterfieldoranother guestpresenterisavailable,butYoung saidsheishopingforMayorJune,in timeforthestartofhurricaneseason, orpossiblyinthefall,whenFEMA doesapushforawarenessofhurricane preparedness.

Withmore andmorenewresidents movingtothecoastalareafromelsewhere,Youngsaid,“Tryingtogetthem uptospeed”withthechallengescoastal

states afterarecentfederaldefinitional changethroughacourtactioninthe Sackettcase.

TheSupremeCourtruledinSackett thattheCleanWaterActdoesnot coverwetlandsthatlackacontinuous surfaceconnectiontoalargerbodyof water,whichexcludesmanywatersthat connectundergroundinaquifers.

“Wecommentedontheproposed ordinanceandsomethingstheymay wanttoconsiderasatown,”saidTulou. “Wetlandsprotectioniscriticalnow.We haveadistinctionofbeinglocatedbetweentidalwetlands,whichareasalt marshandfreshwaterwetlands.”

“TheStateprovidesprotectionfor tidalwetlandsonly,butnotforthe freshwaterwetlands,whicharesome distanceawayfromthecoastalwetlands. Theyarecriticaltoushereinthisarea. WearetheonlystateintheMid-At-

stormscanpresentisapriority.

Thelibraryalreadyhasakioskoutfittedwithsevere-weathertipsandhas “gobags”todistributewithinformationonwhatresidentsshouldhave packedandreadytogoinanemergency.

Thecoastalarea,Youngsaid,faces“a wholedifferentsetofrisks,”thaninlandareas—particularlyduringhurricaneseason,whichrunsfromJuneto

lanticthatdoesnothavefreshwater protectionrequirementsatthestate level,”saidTulou.

“Thatisamotivationforlocalitiesto determinewhethertheyhavewetland resourceswithintheirjurisdictionand toseeiftheyneedadditionalprotections,”hesaid.

“Arewebeingprotectiveofthoseresources,andthinkingabouttheplants andanimalsthatneedthoseecosystems tosurvive?”hequestioned.“Thereare manylocalfolkswhoareconsidering newmethodsafterdecadesoftryingto figureoutwhatastate-levelprogram shouldentail.”

Theideasincludedifferentiatingbetweentypesofwetlands,mandatinga widerbufferbetweenconstructionand wetlands,andaddingmorenativevege-

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November.

MichelleHughes,whochairsthe DelawareLibraryAssociation’sgrant committee,saidthecommitteeawarded theSouthCoastalLibrarytheDLA’s CommunityEngagementGrantbecauseitwaswell-craftedandshowed theroleoflibrariesindisseminating importantinformationtocommunities. “It’sgreatwhenlibrariesgetanopportunitytoshine,”Hughessaid.

tation.

“Thedevelopersneedtobepartof thatdiscussion,andtofigureouthowto doittherightway,”saidTulou.

Horseshoecrabsmayget endangered-speciesprotections as‘livingfossils’

Environmentalgroupsincludingthe CenterforBiologicalDiversitylast MondaypetitionedtheU.S.governmentseekingendangeredspeciesprotectionfortheAmericanhorseshoe crab,anancientspeciesoftenreferredto

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ingoutwaystomakeourselvesmoreviable,”shesaid.“Howcanwereduceour

asa“livingfossil”andwhichisunder threatfromcommercialharvestsforbait and biomedicaluse,aswellasfrom habitatlossandclimatechange,accordingtotheCenterforBiodiversity.

Namedfortheshapeoftheirhorseshoe-likebodyshells,theanimals— morecloselyrelatedtospidersandscorpions,ratherthancrustaceans—have beenmatingintheDelawareBaysince longbeforetheageofdinosaurs,andin moderntimeshavebeenafamiliarsight tosummerbeachgoersalongtheMidAtlanticandGulfcoasts.Aftersurviving severalmass-extinctionevents throughtheages,thehorseshoecrabis facingitsownpotentialdemisefroma combinationofhumanactivities,said

costs?Thisisjustpartofthat.”

“MaybeI’malittlenuts,”shesaid withachuckle,“butwhatwetrytodois toleadinthiscommunityandshow peopleotherwaysofhandlingthings.”

thebiodiversitygroup.Butitisnotyet protectedundertheEndangered SpeciesAct(ESA).

“TheESAdoesn’tcarehowoldyou areasaspecies,”saidTulou.“Thehorseshoecrabshavebeenaroundfor450 millionyears.Theyhavebeentothe rodeoandaregoodsurvivors.”

“Itisalessonthat,afterhavingsurvivedallthosemillennia,theyare threatenedandwehavecreatedaworld nowthatputsthematrisk.Thatwas thegenesisofthislistingpetitionfrom theCBDandotherconservation groups,”saidTulou,“Togivethemthat protectedstatusasprehistoriccreatures.”

ShesaidHartmeyerhasbeenanintegralpartofthoseefforts,bringingher ideasaboutinnovativewaysthelibrary canimprovetheefficiencyandthequalityofitsoperations.

‘Theysawthedinosaurscome andgo’

Concernsabouthorseshoecrabprotectionarefocusednorthoftheimmediatearea,ontheDelawareBay.

“Thehorseshoecrabpopulationsare goodintheInlandBays,andourpopulationisprettysteady,”saidTulou.“We arenottheDelawareBay,wherethe harvestingtakesplaceandwherethered knotstoptofeedontheeggs—themigratorybirdslikerufaredknotdon’t cometoourbayshere.”Thepopulation ofthehorseshoecrabs,throughtheir eggs,arevitaltotheredknot,headded.

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ecttotakeayeartobecompleted,both saidthewaitiswellworthit.Theolder, circa-1953partofthebuildingandthe 2013additionhavedifferentelectrical panels,whichpresentedchallenges.

BothHartmeyerandElliottsaid theyhavelongbeeninterestedinsolar energ y.

“IwasveryexcitedwhenIheard abouttheopportunity,”Hartmeyersaid. “ItwasimmediatelysomethingthatI wantedtojumpon.”

Althoughneitherexpectedtheproj-

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—ATributetoWhitneyHoustonstarringBelindaDavidswillbeonstageon Saturday,Aug.3,andColeSwindellwill bethereonThursday,Aug.15.

Additionalshowswillbeannounced duringthespring,FreemanExecutive DirectorPattiGrimessaid.

“Wearethrilledtosharethefirst glimpseofour17thseason,whichfeaturesavarietyofgenresandworld-class artists.Wearetrulygratefultothecommunityforembracingourvisionto transformlivesthroughtheartsinthe

“Therewasalotofstuffthathadto bedealtwith”beforeinstallationofthe panels beganlastweek,hesaid.

Oncethepanelsareinstalled,the nextstepwillbeconnectingthesystem toDelmarvaPower’selectricalgrid, whichcouldtakeafewmoreweeks, Hartmeyersaid.

Delmarvaregion,”Grimessaidafter performanceswereannouncedonMonday,Feb.19.

Asanartsnonprofit,FreemanArts offersavarietyofperformancesandhas thesupportofthecommunity,withseasonsponsorsthatincludeSaraChase CarlsonofSodokaInc.,SchellBrothers, theArmstrongFamilyandtheEugenio Family,Grimessaid.

TheFreemanArtsPavilionisaprogramoftheJoshuaM.FreemanFoundationandismadepossible,inpart,bya grantfromtheDelawareDivisionofthe Arts,astateagencydedicatedtonurturingandsupportingtheartsin Delaware.

Courtesy of Erin Leigh Photography

Hit-and-runaccidentleadstodrug,weaponscharges

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

An18-year-oldSelbyvillemanwas beingheldinSussexCorrectionalInstitutionon$26,405securedbondthis weekafterbeingchargedwithdriving undertheinfluence,gunoffensesand relatedchargesafterinvestigationofa hit-and-runaccidentnearFrankford, accordingtoDelawareStatePolice.

AidenCooperwaschargedwithpos-

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TheDelawareBayisthekeycomponentofthemigratorypathwayforthe 18,000-mileroundtripfromTierraDel FuegototheArcticfortheseshorebirds.

“UndertheESA—andwejustcelebratedthe50thanniversaryoftheact —theU.S.fisheriesservicehastorespondtotheenvironmentalgrouppetitionwithinamonth.Thatwillbeayes ornoonwhethertheytakeitupasan issue,”forhorseshoecrabprotections,he said.

“Thentherewouldbeascientificreviewofthepetitionontheargumentfor this listingandwhethertheywouldbe listedasthreatenedorendangered.The threatenedprotectionisalowerthresholdbutisagoodlevelofprotection,” saidTulou.

HistoricVillageseeking newboardmembers

TheHistoricVillageinOceanView issearchingforthreeorfourpeopleto sitontheir13-memberBoardof Trustees.Peoplewhohavealoveofhistoryandwouldliketosharetheirtime andtalentswithotherswhohavefun keepinglocalhistoryalivecancontact thegroupathvov.org.

sessionofafirearm duringthecommissionofafelony, possessionofa deadlyweaponby personprohibited whoalsopossesses controlledsubstance,possession ofafirearmwhile undertheinfluence,possessionofa controlledorcounterfeitsubstance,

“Butiftheyaregoingtolistthemas endangered,welookatthepopulation statusnowandwhatwastherange,and hastherangecontracted?Theyare ubiquitousaroundtheEastCoastand GulfCoast.Butaretheirstressorsand changesinthehabitat,”saidTulouof thepopulationstudies.

drivingavehicleundertheinfluenceof alcoholandanydrug,possessionofpersonal-usequantityofmarijuana,underagepossession,orconsumptionof alcohol,andadditionaltrafficviolations, policesaid.

AccordingtotheDSP,at5:55a.m. onSaturday,Feb.17,atrooperrespondedtoOldMillBridgeRoad, northofMillersNeckRoad,near Frankford,forareportofasingle-vehiclecrash.Policesaidtheyobservedan

“Aretheybeingoverharvested,”and canthefisheriesservicegetanindicator?“Isthisspeciesgoingtodeclinebecauseofstressonthepopulation? Ecosystemsarebeingimpacted,”he said,andthelistingdecisioncouldprovideaddedprotectionsonharvesting.

“We’rewipingoutoneoftheworld’s

unoccupiedanddisabledcarwithtemporaryDelawareregistration.

Thecarwasontheshoulderandhad damagetoitsrearrightside,theysaid. Thetrunkwasopenduetoacrash,and severalitemsfromthetrunkwere strewnintheroadway,includingabackpackandpillowfireworks,policesaid.

PolicesaidtheysearchedthebackpackandfoundaGlockhandgun,three

oldestandtoughestcreatures,”saidWill Harlan,aseniorscientistattheCenter forBiologicalDiversity,oneof23 groupspetitioningtheNational Oceanic&AtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)fortheendangered speciesdeclaration.

Wehadourinformationwrongon theassessmentprocessinSouth Bethanyinourlastissue,anderroneouslystatedthatanewtaxratewould beeffectiveMarch1,2024.Weregret ourmistakes,andaskthatyouvilifyour editorwheneveryouseehiminpublic.

Anupdatefromlastweek’sissue:

Duetounforeseencircumstances,the IRHSspringproductionof“Beautyand theBeast”isbeingpostponed.Personnel changesattheschool’sdramadepartmentledtothedecisiontocancel,for now,officialstoldtheCoastalPoint afterthepublicationofourFeb.16 issue,inwhichthisstoryappeared.The studentsandmusicteachers remaincommittedtoafutureperformance,theynoted.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountyCouncilmanMark Schaefferhasfiledforasecondfourterm.

The65-year-oldRepublican,who hasbeeninpropertymanagementfor manyyearsandwhoownsafarmin Doverandhelpshiselderlyfatheron anotherfarm,saidhewantsto“continue myworktoadequatelyfundfireand EMSservicesinthecounty”andfinish workonenhancingcountyordinances anddevelopmentregulations.

Healsowantstocontinueworking topreventsprawlonfarmland.

“Weneedtobeproactiveinhowwe dealwithoursustainabilityinourfire andEMSserviceinSussexCounty,” saidSchaeffer,whorepresentsDistrict

3,whichencompassesDeweyBeach, RehobothBeach,HenlopenAcres, LewesandtheeastsideofMiltonto theMilfordborder.

“Ibelieve,asI havebelievedmy entirelife—andI grewupherein SussexCounty— that itisawonderfulplacetoliveand raiseafamily.We havechallenges, butattheendof thedayit’sabeautifulplacetolive,andIwanttocontinuetoaggressivelypursuerewriting ourordinancestopreventsprawlandto haveinfrastructureinplaceatthesame timeasdevelopmentoccurs—not after,”hesaid.

AresidentofLewesBeach,thehusbandofRubySchaeffer,fatheroffive andgrandfatherof12,Schaeffersaidhe believeshisfirsttermhasbeensuccessful.

“Ithinkwe’vemadetremendous progress,andIthinkthecouncilisfocusedonpreventingsprawlintoour agriculturelands.Ithinkthecouncilis comingupwithsolutionstoprevent cuttingofold-growthforests.

“It’salwaysachallenge.Thingsmove veryslowlyingovernment.I’masmallbusinessman,andIhavebeenfor decades.Governmentmovesatamuch slowerpacethanbusiness.It’ssomethingthatyouneedtoworkwithand keepthepressureontocreatepositive change,”hesaid.

Therewillbeaboutadozenevents tomeethimanddiscusshiscandidacy.

Seehttp://schaefferforsussex.comfor moreinformation.Acrabfeastisbeing plannedattheLewesFireDepartment inSeptember,to,hesaid,“dosomething that’sfunforthecommunity,thatfamiliescanenjoy.”

Schaeffer’sFacebookpageisunder MarkSchaefferforSussexCouncil,and heinvitedconstituentstocallhimat (302)423-4801.

Tofileforcountycouncil,candidates must havelivedintheirdistrictforat leastoneyearandmustundergoacriminalbackgroundcheck.Forthefulllist ofrequirements,see https://elections.delaware.gov/candidates/get_on_ballot.shtml.

Thedeadlinetofiletorunfora councilseatisJuly9.TheprimaryelectionwillbeonSept.10andthegeneral electionisNov.5.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Thefirstworkshoptodiscussthe TownofOceanView’sproposedbudget forthe2025fiscalyearwillbeheldat3 p.m.onTuesday,Feb.27,attownhall.

Proposedisa$5.9millionoperating budgetand$1.9millioncapitalpro-

gram.

Notaxincreaseisplanned.Thecurrenttaxrateis.2378per$100ofassessedpropertyvalue.Thebudgetmust bepassedbyApril30.

Residentswillbeinvitedtocomment onthebudgetattheworkshop.The agendaincludescouncilreviewingand discussing the2025-fiscal-yeargeneral

fundandwater-fundoperatingbudget andfive-yearCapitalImprovementProgram,andfurtherdirectingTownManagerCarolHouck.

Ifnecessary,therewillbeanother workshoponMarch26at3p.m.,alsoat townhall.

“Wedidsticktothedirectionsthe mayorandcouncilgaveus,andI’m happytosay,rightnow,wewereableto bringthebudgetinwithoutataxincrease,”Houcktoldthecouncilatthe Feb.13councilmeeting.

volved.”

OtherTown-sponsoredevents plannedforthisyearincludetheSpring FlingonMay4,ConcertsinthePark onJune7,15and21,ClassicMovie NightsinJuly,theannualtree-lighting and holidayfair,andtheCops&GoblinsHalloweencelebrationinOctober.

LastApril,thecouncilapproveda $5.9milliontotaloperatingbudget, $4.6millioncapitalprogramand $616,030waterbudget.

Shesaidfundingisincludedinthe budgetforacelebrationoftheTown’s 135thanniversary.

Previousdiscussionsabouthowto celebrateincludeMayorJohnReddington’ssuggestionfor“anicelittleparade downWestAvenue,withfireengines, maybeahighschoolband,theVFW ColorGuard,thepolicecanbein-

Thatbudgetincludeda6.4-percent cost-of-livingincreaseforemployees and2.9percenthikeforcontractualemployees,aswellasmorethan$56,000 forcommunityevents.

Reddingtonandcouncilmembers havebeengivencopiesoftheproposed operatingbudgetforreview,anditis alsoontheTown’swebsite.Printed copiesareavailableattownhall.

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BradleyLayfieldseeksreinstatementatIRSD

‘Trusthasbeenlost,’says superintendentduring adminhearing

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

JayF.Owens,superintendentofthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrict,carriedthe messageoftheIRSDboardofeducationatanadministrativehearinglast weekinGeorgetownbeforeJudge WilliamC.CarpentertoconsiderreinstatementofBradleyLayfieldasa schooladministrator.Layfieldhasbeen onpaidleavefromIRSDsincelast May.

“The trusthasbeenlost,”Owens saidoftherelationshipbetweenthe boardofeducationandLayfield,who servedmostrecentlyasprincipalofSussexCentralHighSchoolandwasterminatedbytheboardofeducationthis year.

Layfieldlosthispositionoverthe sharingofasurveillancevideoofthenSCHSseniorAniyaHarmon,herbreast becameexposedwhenshewaspulled awayfromanaltercationwithanother studentinthehighschoolhallway.

Carpenter—whohadbeenthemost senior judgeontheDelawareSuperior

Courtbeforehisretirement—isexpectedtomakeadecisionontheadministrativematterintwoweeks.The IRSDboardofeducationthenhasan additionaltwoweekstorenderitsdecisiononreinstatementandmustprovide asix-votemajorityofboardmembersif theywishtogiveLayfieldbackhisjob.

ThomasNeuberger,theattorneyfor Layfield,saidthattheterminationwas unfairandthatLayfieldhadaconstitutionalrighttofreespeechinsharingthe video,andlateramemeoftheunclothedgirl,inordertorenderdisciplinarydecisionsasthen-principal.

“Itwasatwo-alarmfight,andthere wasacallforhelp,”saidNeubergerof thehallwayaltercationthatledtoLayfield’sinterventionatSCHS.“A DelawareStatePolice[DSP]Trooper wasinvolved,andtheincidentwasall recorded.”

“Todisprovetheseallegations,”Neubergernotedinhisdefensebrief,“this evidenceincludesthetranscriptsof12 teachers,staffandparents,whotwice addressedtheschoolboard,the10employeeswhoviewedthesurveillance videowithhimthatday,avice-principal whohasbeenmaliciouslychargedinthe StateCourtlawsuitbytheHarmon familyofdeliberatelytearingoffher clothing,and[12]otherparentandstaff affidavits,andtheaffidavitofDr.Lay-

field.”

“Hisinitialsuspensionwashurried andbasedonincorrectsuppositions,” statedthedefenseargument.“Thefinal chargesareirrationalanddonotfitthe factsconcerninga13-yearexperienced administratorandthehistoricpolicy, customandpracticeofSussexCentral regardingalwayssharingsurveillance videosofschoolfights,whichobviously concernsecurityandstudentdiscipline. SeveralDistrictwitnessescorroborate thispolicy,”statedNeubergerattheterminationhearing.

TheretiredSuperiorCourtjudge heardfivehoursoftestimonyonboth sidesofthematter.Layfieldchosenot to testifyonhisownbehalf.

AskedifLayfieldshowedresponsibilityandleadershipinthehandlingof thevideoandthesubsequentdemeaningmemeofHarmon—whichincludedsuperimposingthefaceofsinger JanetJacksonoverthatexposed-breast image—Owenssaid,“Notinthiscase, no.”

Owenssaidthatthatbehavioris “nowinthebackofeveryone’smind,”in termsofanynotionofreturningLayfieldtoanactivepositioninthedistrict.

David Clark,adistricttechspecialist, testifiedthatthecomputerloggedin withLayfield’saccountshowedthatthe videowasplayedatleast25times.That

didnotincluderewindsorscanning throughthevideotothespecificincidentoftheaccidentaldisrobing.The10 schoolemployeeswhotestifiedranged fromclassroomteacherstoassistant principalstothelibrarian,instruction directorandClark,thetechspecialist.

“Dr.Layfieldfacesthefollowing chargesfromtheNov.16,2023,notice ofhisdismissal,”saidthedefense.He wasaccusedbytheIRSDof:

•“unprofessionalconduct”; •causing“personalharm”tostudents;

•“[dis]respect[for]thebasicdignity ofallindividuals”;

•doesnot“protectthementalsafety ofstudents”;

•views“surveillancevideoforimproperpurposes”;

•allows“anairofmockeryintheofficetowardsstudents”;

•“doesnotusesurveillancecameras ...[strictly]fordisciplinaryinvestigations.”

JudithA.BrittinghamhasbeenservingasactingprincipalforSussexCentralsincethestartofthecurrentschool year,havingbeenappointedtothepost inAugust2023.

AccordingtoDonaldHattier,a longtimeschoolboardmemberand chairoftheIRSDFinanceCommittee,

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OceanViewPoliceDepartment SchoolResourceOfficerSgt.Rhys BradshawwasamongofficerswhounderwentMissing&AbductedChildren trainingthismonth,“inconjunction withongoingeffortstoenhancesafety forchildrenatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolandimprovelocalcapabilities,”PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin said.

Trainingwasalsogearedtowardrespondingtocallsformissingorabducted children,hesaid.

Thepolicedepartmentpartnered withtheU.S.DepartmentofJusticeto provideno-costtrainingtoareapolice agencies,headded.PolicewillbefurthertrainedthisyearandalocalChild

AbductionResponseTeamwillbedeveloped.

InstructorsfortheNationalCriminal JusticeTrainingCenteratFoxValley TechnicalCollegeinWashington,D.C., whoconductedtrainingatthepolice departmentonFeb.7and8,emphasizedsearchandcanvassoperations. Topicsincludedtechnologyinvestigationsinmissingandabductedchildren cases,legalissues,searchoperations,exercisesandevaluations.

“Timeisoftheessencewhenachild isreportedmissing.Thepolicemust workquicklyforaneffectiveresponse. Intraining,officersgainedcriticalskills neededtoimproveresponsestomissing andabductedchildrencases,” McLaughlinsaid.

Duringonesession,instructorDave Fallonprovidedofficerswithdetails

fromcasesthenaskedaseriesofquestions:Whatagegroup?Whatdoyou guystakeawayfromthis?Whatisimportanttoyou?

Ifunderwearbelongingtoamissing girlwerefound,andtheunderwearcontainedDNAfromsemen,officers shouldlookforsuspects12andolder, becauseonlymalesinthatagegroup canproducesemen,Fallontoldthem, referringtoanactualcase.

“Searchingandcanvassingsolved thatcase,”hesaid,explainingthatthe victimwaskilledandherbodydiscoveredneartheunderwear.Inthatcase,a 17-year-oldmalewaschargedasan adultandlaterconvicted.

“Whatdoyouguystakeawayfrom this?Whatisimportanttoyou?”Fallon asked,andoneofficerreplied,“Look everywhere.”

Agreeing,Fallonthentalkedabout twolittleboysreportedmissingand thenfoundthreehourslaterinthefamilycar,nappingandcoveredbyanumbrella.

“Lookeverywhere.We’vemissed solvingcasesbecausewedidn’tlook everywhere.Openthedoor.Openthe trunk.Don’tjustlookinthewindow. Don’tjustlookbrieflyandsay,‘No,not inthere,’”Fallonsaid.

McLaughlintoldFallonthatofficers areoftencalledtohelpfindchildren lostatthebeach.

“You’dbesurprisedhowfarkidscan walkin20minutes.Whatisthecut-off timeforsearchingforthem?Copsdeal withthiseveryday.Isitafter20,40 minutesandstillnothing?”McLaughlin

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theLayfieldpersonnelmatterhasbecomeadistractionfortheschoolsystem.

“Weshouldbefocusingonthegreat kidswehaveinourschools,likethe bandkids.Weshouldbetalkingabout ournewprograms,liketheCKLAfocus onphonicsandourfinancialliteracy programs.Thisisalonglistofachievements.”

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loadedGlockmagazines,aclearplastic bagcontainingapproximately0.06 gramsofsuspectedmethamphetamine, severaladditionalroundsofammunition,fourbottlesofalcohol,THCgummiesandTHCwax.

Thetrooperhadalsoreceivedareportofasuspiciouspersonintheareaof OldMillBridgeRoadandOldMill PondRoad,andwhenhearrived,they said,thetrooperobservedamanwho matchedthedescriptionofthesuspiciouspersonwhohadbeenreported, drivingawayinanothervehicle.

Policestoppedthesecondcarand discoveredpassenger,Cooper,hadallegedlybeendrivingthefirstcarwhenit crashed.

Policesaidtheylearnedthecarthat crashedwasreportedlytravelingsouth onOldMillBridgeRoadinwhatpolice calledamannerthatwasnotappropriateforthesnowyandwetroad,and whichallegedlycausedCoopertolose controlwhilenegotiatingacurve.That causedthecartogoofftheroadand strikeamailbox.Thedrivercontinued travelingsouthandhitatreebefore comingtoastopinaditchonthe shoulderofOldMillBridgeRoad.

Cooperrefusedtoperformfieldtests andwastakenintocustodywithoutincident,policesaid.

AbessinioFoundationmakes$6MgifttoBeebe

TheBeebeMedicalFoundationannouncedthisweekthatithasreceived itssecond-largestphilanthropicgiftin BeebeHealthcare’s108-yearhistory, fromRoccoandMaryAbessinioand theirfamily.

Inrecognitionofthe“transformational”gift,BeebeHealthcarewillname itsRehobothHealthCampus,located onJohnJ.WilliamsHighwayandWarringtonRoadnearRehobothBeachas “theAbessinioHealthCampus.”

“Ourfamilyisveryproudtomake thisgifttoBeebeHealthcare,andwe believethatallfamiliesandcommunitiesdeservebetteraccessandexcellence inhealthcarethatBeebeprovides,”said RoccoAbessinio.“Itisanhonorforour familytosupporttheexpansionofthis community-focusedhealthcaresystem inSussexCounty.”

TheAbessinioHealthCampusfeaturesBeebe’sSpecialtySurgicalHospital,TunnellCancerCenter,Medical ArtsBuildingandCenterforBreast Health,andtheBeebeOutpatientSurgeryCenter.

“Since1916,BeebeHealthcarehas been abletomeettheneedsofSussex County,”saidThomasJ.Protack,presidentoftheBeebeMedicalFoundation.

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asked.

Fallonadvisedconsideringtheageof thechild,becauseyoungerchildren wanderaway,butthose8to12can oftenfindtheirwaybacktotheirparents.

“Astheyageup,theycangetupthe beachfarther,”hesaid.

Anofficersaidthat,after45minutes toanhourofsearching,localofficers shouldcallinotheragencies.

“We’resovulnerableoutthere. Somebodycouldjustgrabakidand walkoff,”McLaughlinsaid.

Fallonaskedifparentsgenerally watchtheirchildren.

“Idon’tknowaboutthat.Parents might besleepingandthekidsareplayinginthesurf,”McLaughlinsaid.

Fallonsaidthat,whenabducted, manychildrendon’tkickandscreamas mostadultsdobecausetheabductor willoftenthreatentokillthemorfamilymembersiftheymakenoise.Evenif theydidscream,touristsareaccustomed tohearingboisterouschildrenonthe beachandwouldn’tnecessarilybe alerted,hesaid.

Alsoparticipatingintrainingwere DelawareStatePolicetroopersand Mar ylandStatePolice,andofficers fromareaagencies,includingFenwick Island,DeweyBeach,BethanyBeach, RehobothBeachandLewesin Delawareand,inMaryland,thosefrom WicomicoCounty,OceanCityand Elkton.

“Thatcommitmentandjourneyhasrequiredvisionandgenerosity.”

BeebeHospitalwasfoundedwitha philanthropicgiftof$100,000from HelenandBenjaminShawtoDrs.

JamesandRichardBeebetobuildthe firsthospitalonthehistoricMargaret H.RollinsLewesCampusinLewes.

“TheAbessiniofamilynowjoinsin thislegacyofvisionariesbygivingtheir supporttothehealthcareserviceson ourAbessinioHealthCampus,”Protack said.“Iamverygratefulfortheirstrong supportandinvestment.Thisgiftwill helpusgrowevenclosertoreachingour $30milliongoalforthecurrent‘Sussex SupportsBeebeHealthcare’comprehensivecampaign.”

Currentresearchpredictsthatthe populationgrowthinSussexCounty willmorethandoublethenationalaver-

ageby2027.

“Withourregion’santicipated growthcomesanexpectedincreasein patients thatwillneedmoreaccessto

healthcare,”saidDr.DavidA.Tam, MD,MBA,CPHE,FACHE,president

SCVVseekingnew,enthusiasticvolunteers

Astheystarttheirfourthyearof providingservicestotheoldermembersofthecommunity,SouthCoastal VillageVolunteers(SCVV)islooking toattractmorearearesidentstobecomepartoftheorganization.

AccordingtoChairChristinePowers,“WithsomanynewretireescomingtoliveintheBethanyarea,we’re hopingtoidentifypeoplewhoareinterestedingettinginvolvedwithour community.”

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers’ missionistoenableolderadultsto ageinplace,toremainintheirhomes forthelongestpossibletimebyprovidingmemberswithvolunteerserv-

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andCEOofBeebeHealthcare.“Sussex Countyisandremainsourspecialty.

ThisverygenerousgiftfromtheRocco A.&MaryAbessinioFoundationwill helpusadvancepatientcareevenmore aswegrowforthefuture.Iamvery thankfultoRoccoandMaryandtheir familyforthistransformationalgift.”

TheRoccoA.&MaryAbessinio FoundationInc.wasestablishedin 2001.Throughtheirleadership,the

ices.SCVVcurrentlyservesBethany Beach,Millville,OceanView,South Bethanyandtheimmediateenvirons. Members,whopayanannualfeeof $500foranindividualor$750fora household,areentitledtoupto25 hourspermonthofvolunteerservices. Short-termmembershipsareavailable fortemporaryneeds(followingsurgeryorduetoanaccident).Subsidizedmembershipsareavailablewith demonstratedfinancialneed.

Servicestomembersincludetransportation,shopping,visits,telephone calls,helpwithtechnologyandsome householdtasks.Volunteers,whoare vetted,canchoosetodowhatthey

foundationhasfundedscholarships, capitalcampaigns,andsocialprograms fordeservingpeople,principallyineducation,religious,andhealthinitiatives forlocalcommunitiesandthroughout theU.S.RoccoAbessinio,thesonof Italianimmigrants,beganhiscareerin bankingandheldmultiplemanagement positionsbeforestartinghisowncompanies,AppliedCardSystemsInc.and AppliedBank(formerlyCrossCountry Bank).

Hiscompaniesgrewtobecomeatop 10issuerofVisaandMasterCardcredit

wanttodoandwhentheywanttodo itthroughtheuseofacomputersystem.

Inadditiontovolunteerstoprovide servicestomembers,SCVVisinneed ofpeopletooffertheirtimeattheadministrativelevel.Astheorganization grows,morehelpisneededforoperatingtheoffice,participatinginwriting thequarterlynewsletter,planningeducationalandsocialprograms,workingwithsocialmedia,outreachand fundraising.

ChairChrisPowerssaid,“Nomatterwhatyourareaofinterestorexpertise,youcanmeettheneedsof SCVV,andwewouldvalueyouasa

cardsnationwide.Additionally,Applied Bank offersconsumerandcommercial productsfromitsbrancheslocatedin WilmingtonandRehobothBeach. Outsideofbanking,hisbusinesssuccess continuedinseveralinternationalfoodproductbusinesses,commercialandresidentialrealestate,andprivateequity investing.

AnativeofWilmington,Abessiniois aproudgraduateofSalesianumHigh SchoolandattendedtheUniversityof Delaware.Heholdsabachelor’sdegree inbusinessandanhonorarydegree

volunteerforaslittleorasmuchtime asyoucaretooffer.”

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteersis anon-profitwhichoperatesunderthe 501(c)(3)ofVillageVolunteersof Lewes,establishedin2013.The SCVVofficeislocatedat32West AvenueinOceanViewandisopen10 a.m.to2p.m.MondaythroughFriday.Forinformationonvolunteering, membershipordonating,call(302) 500-1281,writetoP.O Box1453, BethanyBeach,DE19930,ore-mail info@southcoastalvillagevolunteers.or g.VisittheSCVVwebsiteat www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org forcompleteinformation.

fromNeumannUniversity.Roccoand Mar yAbessiniocurrentlyresideinBoca Raton,Fla.Theyspendtheirsummers inRehobothBeachwiththeirfourchildrenandtheirspouses,and12grandchildren.

Aspecialceremonycelebrating Beebe’sgratitude,withtheAbessinio family,BeebeHealthcareleadership, BeebeMedicalFoundationleadersand membersoftheclinicalteamswho serveontheAbessinioHealthCampus, isplannedtotakeplaceinthenearfuture.

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BewaretheidesofMarch...butthepicturesandpaintingsareawfullycool.So,don’tbewarethose.

Yes,MarchisnationallyYouthArtMonth—adesignatedportion ofourcalendarthatcelebratesthewondersofart,andthemanybenefitsonyoungpeoplethatexposuretotheartscanprovide.Justpauseto thinkoftheimpactbytheFreemanArtsPavilionintermsofintroducingareayouthtomusicandpaintingandtheateranddance.

Youngpeoplebecomeengaged.Theylearnaboutdifferentgeographicalareasandcultures,andoftenfindtalentswithinthemselves theymightnothaveknownexisteduntilbeingproddedandencouraged.Look,weallknowhowharditcanbesometimestoreachchildren—musicandartanddancecanbeakeytothatdoor.

Or,heck,itcanbejustfun.Andthat’sgreat,too.

InhonorofYouthArtMonth,theSelbyvilleCommunityClubre-

centlyannouncedthereturnofthetown’sannualcelebration.Students ingradesK-12whoattendoneofthefourschoolsservingtheSelbyvillearea,alongwithhomeschooledstudents,willbeabletodisplay theirartworkthroughoutthemonthattheSelbyvillePublicLibrary.

Thisisnotjustrefrigeratorart.Itisajuriedshow,andawardswill bepresentedforpaintinganddrawing,photographyandsculpture,accordingtoorganizers.TherewillbeaceremonyatthelibraryonSaturday,March16,startingat2p.m.,atwhichtheawardwinnerswillbe announced.Thewinningpieceswillbeadornedwithribbonsthroughouttheendofthemonthforthepublictosee.

Thisisagreatcommunityeffort,andonethatcarriesalotofbenefitsforourarea’syouth.IfyougetachanceinMarch,swingbythelibraryandenjoytheworkofourcommunity’schildren.Ormakeitby theceremonyandtossyourapplauseintothering.

Driesellleftcomplicatedlegacyinwake

Editor’sNote:Thefollowingcolumnisbasicallytherantingsofan oldmanwhoisdesperatelyclingingtothenostalgicmomentsofhis youth.Don’tsayyouweren’twarned.

LeftyDriesellwasakingamongstmypeople.

Ishouldclarifythatby“mypeople,”I’mreferringtotheother 8-year-oldboyswholivednearmeand alsoworshippedatthealtarofthebasketballteamattheUniversityofMaryland.

Oh,greatplayerscameandwentunder theleadershipofDriesell,buthewasthe unquestionedleadcharacterofthatshow —byactionorbymouth.

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was,toputitmildly,apoorreflectionontheuniversity.Fiveofthe Terrapins’12playerswererevealedtohaveflunkedoutofschool afterthatspringsemester,includingBias.Therewereaccusations ofDriesellorchestratingacover-upregardingevidenceintoBias’ death,buthewasultimatelyclearedofanywrongdoingbya grandjury.

Fromtheyearofmybirththroughmy junioryearinhighschool,DriesellstalkedthesidelinesatCole FieldHouse,antagonizingrefsandopposingcoaches,angrily tossinghissuitcoattothefloorandwhippingupthehomecrowd intoanus-against-the-worldfrenzy thatmadethebuilding,well, lessthanhospitabletoopposingteams.TheBigLeftHander,as mydadcalledhim,wassolidgoldforthemediawhocoveredhim, ashewouldweighinonanysubjecthefeltliketalkingaboutwith anequalcombinationofbelligerence,arroganceandSouthern, small-towncharm.

Basically,hewasthatguyyouhatedifhewascoachingthe rivalteam,andlovedhimwhenhewasleadingyours.Andwe lovedhim.

Andhegotresults.WhenhewashiredtocoachMaryland basketballin1969,theteamhadnotmadetheNCAAtournamentin11years,accordingtotheWashingtonPost’sKelyn Soong.Theyearbeforehisarrival,theteamwent8-18.When DriesellleftMarylandin1986,hehadgone348-159inthose17 years,andcapturedanAtlanticCoastConferenceChampionship andaNationalInvitationTournamentchampionship,whenthat titlecamewithsomecaché.

AndhebroughtstarpowertoCollegePark.

WewatchedplayerslikeJohnLucas,LenElmore,Tom McMillen,AdrianBranch,BradDavis,AlbertKingandBuck WilliamshangwithanyteaminthecountryunderDriesell’s tutelage.And,ofcourse,wesawLenBias.

It’shardtotellDriesell’sstorywithoutincludingarguablythe greatestplayertoeverplayforMaryland—bothintermsofthe electricmoments,likewinningthatACCChampionship,andthe bad,likethefataloverdosethatnotonlystoleBias’lifebeforehe couldeverrealizehisNBAdreams,butalsocausedDriesell’stime inCollegeParktocometoacoldfinish.

AninvestigationfollowingBias’deathshowedaprogramthat

Itwasugly.Andpublic.Andembarrassing.Driesell’stimeascoachhadcome toanend.But,aswashisnature,hedid notgoquietly.

“I’vegotawonderfulprogram,”hesaid, viaSoong.“It’sabeautifulprogram.It’sa cleanprogram.Whatmorewouldyou wanttoknow?”

But,forallhisbluster,andtherewasatonofbluster,therewas alsoalotofsubstancetoDriesell.In1974,theNCAApresented himwithitsAwardofValorforhisactionstheyearbeforein BethanyBeach(thoughoneofourreadersadvisedmethatitwas actuallyinMiddlesexBeach—weknowhowthetownidentificationssometimesgohere).

Accordingtopublishedreports,Driesellandtwopeoplehe wasfishingwithsawflamescomingoutofabuilding.They knockeddownadoor“andrescuedatleast10childrenfromthe burningbuilding,”wroteSoong.

Hehadanincrediblypopularbasketballcampthatabunchof myfriendsattended,andmanyofhisoldplayerswouldcomeand makeeverybodyelse’sdaythatmuchbetter.Oneday,afriendof mineandIwereshootingbasketsatalocaljuniorhighwhen Lefty’sson,Chuck,thenaplayeratSpringbrookHighSchool,arrivedandstartedshootingonecourtover.Wecouldonlywatch

Itwasroyaltyinourpresence.ThesonofLefty.Rightthere!

AndDriesellwastrulyaheckofacoach.LegendarybroadcasterBillyPackercalledhim“thegreatestprogrambuilderinthe historyofcollegebasketball,”accordingtothePost.Heledfour differentprogramstotheNCAATournamentandwonmore than100gamesateachstop.

“Leftywillalwaysberememberedasoneofthelegendsofthe game,”formerMarylandcoachGaryWilliamssaid,viaTestudo Times.“Hispersonality,theteamshecoached,allofthosethings, createdanauraaroundLeftythatveryfewcoacheseverhad.”

DriesellpassedawayonSaturday,Feb.17,attheageof92.It wasalifeofincredibleheights,withsomedifficultlows,butnever boring.Likesomanyotherlives,hiswasonethatwasprobably onlyunderstoodbythosewhoknewhimbest.

Buthiswasparticularlyunique.AndIwon’tforgetit.

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AARPDelawarethanks

Coonsforsupport

Editor:

AARPstronglysupportsandurgescosponsorshipandenactmentofthebipartisanAlleviatingBarriersforCaregiversAct (ABCAct,S.3109),introducedbySens. EdMarkey(D-Mass.)andShelley MooreCapito(R-W.Va.),tohelpreduce redtapeforfamilycaregivers.Sen.Chris Coons,(D-Del.)isinfullsupportofthe ABCAct.AARPlooksforwardtoworkingwithhimtoenactit.

Thereareover48millionfamily caregiversintheU.S.HereinDelaware, about 123,000Delawareansidentifyas anunpaidfamilycaregiver.Theyassist theirolderparents,spouses,siblings, grandparents,adultchildrenandother lovedonessotheycanliveindependentlyintheirhomes—wheretheywant tobe.

Delawarecaregiversprovideanestimated$1.6billioninunpaidlaboreach year,savingtaxpayersbillions.Without them,America’shealthandlong-term caresystemswouldcollapse.Theyassist witheverything,includingmeals, bathing,dressing,medicationsandmedicalcare,chores,finances,groceryshopping,transportationandmore.They advocateandcoordinatecarefortheir

lovedoneamongmultiplehealthand long-termcareproviders,includingarrangingappointments,makinghealth caredecisions,helpingwithprovideror planselection,payingbills,andnavigatingMedicareandMedicaid.

DelawareansneedtheABCAct,becauseoverhalf(56percent)offamily caregiversactasanadvocatewithcare providers,communityservicesorgovernmentagenciesonbehalfoftheir lovedone.Oneinfourwanthelpfiguringoutforms,paperworkandeligibility forservices.Amongthosecoordinating care,31percentfinditdifficulttodoso. Caregiverssaytheyarestressedemotionally(72percent),overwhelmedby responsibilities(60percent)andfinanciallystrained(55percent).Timeisalso atopchallengeforthem.

TheABCActwouldhelpreducered tape byrequiringtheCentersfor Medicare&MedicaidServices(CMS) andSocialSecurityAdministration (SSA)toreviewtheeligibilitydeterminationandapplicationprocesses,procedures,formsandcommunicationsof Medicare,Medicaid,theChildren’s HealthInsuranceProgram(CHIP)and theSocialSecurityprogramstoreduce administrativechallengesforcaregivers. Itrequirestheagenciestoseekcaregiver andotherinput.

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Selbyville

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TheagenciesmustreporttoCongresswithinayearofenactmenttheissuesidentifiedandfindings,actions theyaretaking,estimatedtimeframefor completion,anyrecommendedchanges infederallawtoaddressidentifiedissues,andmore,aswellasanupdatedreportoneyearlater.CMSwouldprovide relatedguidancetostatesaboutreducingredtapeinstateMedicaidand CHIPprograms.Thebillcouldhelp makeprovidingcareeasierforfamily caregivers,savethemvaluabletime,and reducetheirstress.

Again,AARPthanksSen.Coons andallourelectedofficialswhosupport unpaidfamilycaregivers.

KimberlyIapalucciWharton,Associate StateDirector,Communications AARPDelaware

Readerblamesfee foreventcancelations

Editor:

Lastyear,theMillsboroTownCouncildemandedthatsmall-timehobby craftersbuythesame$30businesslicensethatmulti-billion-dollarcorporationslikeLowe’sbuy.

Itcausedthecancelationofthepopular,well-attendedGraceChurchStreet FairandtheIndianRiverSeniorCenter

craftfair.Botheventshadbeenheldfor years,untilnow.Manyhobbycrafters hopetobreakevenormakeamodest profitfortheireffortsafterpayingtheir entrancefees.Thisyear,ithasbeenreducedto$12.50perevent.It’slikely therewillbenonetoattend.Whydestroysuchpopulartraditionalevents?

Forcomparison,thelargestoutdoor eventinthecounty,AppleScrapple,has no businesslicenserequirement.Also, theCHEERcraftfairsinGeorgetown andOceanView,theSelbyvilleOld TimersDay,theEastCoastGarden Centerfair,theAngolabytheBayfair, theIndependenceCommunityFair,the AmericanLegionfairandtheMillville firehallfairhavenolicensedemands putonthem.TheimagetheTownhas createdisanythingbutflattering.

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Readerseesneedto supportpublicsafety

Editor:

Your“PointofNoReturn”[column] of Feb.9,2024,promptsmetowritein strongsupportoftheCoastalPoint’s viewthatattractingnewresidentsto CoastalDelawareintrinsicallydemands morepublicservicesandtherefore highertaxes.It’snotjustintheareas youcited,suchasroads,sewerand water,butalsointherealmsofpublic safetyandfireprotection,onwhichI’m focusingmyletter.

AsmuchasIpersonallyvaluethe opportunity—annually—tohelpsupportpublicfireandambulanceservices in ourareaofSussexCountywithcharitablecontributions,Istronglyfeelthat suchcontributionsarenotthemosteffectivewaytodothejob.Fireservices suchasthoseprovidedbyMillvilleVolunteerFireDepartmentandsimilar agenciesareabsolutelyessentialtothe wellbeing,safetyandsuccessfuldevelopmentofSussexCountycommunities likeours.

Withthousandsofnewpermanent residentsmovingtoSussexCounty,and withmillionsmorevisitingduringthe resortseason,fundingessentialservices suchasfire,ambulance,rescueand emergencymedicalassistancesimply cannotproperlybeaccomplishedbyannuallybeggingforfinancialsupport fromwealthyarearesidentsandbusinesses.

Fundingessentialpublicservicesis preciselywhatgovernmentisfor,andis preciselywhatpublictaxesarefor.SussexCountyofficials(and,indeed,allof Delaware’sgovernment)mustgrowbeyondtheirslavishdevotiontothelongoutdated notionthatpublictaxesshould neverberaised—evenwhilethose

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The Cape Gazette*

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Dorina’s Kitchen Easterseals

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Cape Henlopen Mentoring Program

Delaware Beach Book*

Delaware Beach Life*

DNREC Shell sh & Recreational Water Programs

Dorina’s Kitchen

Grass Roots Rescue

Luxury Travel Services by Rob

Quest Adventures*

Sussex County Women’s Magazine*

Sussex County Genealogical Society

Home Products & Services

Backyard Jams & Jellies

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Charm City Shoes

Coastal Bath Co.*

Dryzone

Emma’s Fine Designs

Everything That Glitters

The Farmers Porch

Floors Coverings International

GC Studios

G Fedale

Hello Garage of Delmarva

Leaf lter

Passanantes Home Food Services

Peninsula Bath

Renewal by Andersen

Sasha’s Jewels

Soake Pools/Cold Plunge

Tie Dye Dog *Sponsors

sameofficialsignorethefactthatessentialserviceorganizationsareforcedto begeveryyeartoraiseenoughmoney fromafewwealthyindividualsand businessestoproperlyoperate.

Specificallyinthecaseofvolunteer fireservices,theproperwaytomake long-termgrowthplansistobeableto predictannualincomefromastable,dependable“fireservices”tax.Justaspublic roadsareunderwrittenbygasolinetaxes andtolls(which,really,amountto“user fees”),justaspoliceservicesarefunded bystateandlocaltaxes,justassupport forrecreationalboatingissupportedby taxes(euphemisticallycalled“fees”by electedofficialswhodespiseuttering theword“taxes”),soshouldEMS,fire andotheremergencyservicesbefunded bytaxes.Proposalshavebeencirculating locallyforyearsamongpoliceandfire chiefsandtheirassociates,buttheygo nowhereaslongaslocalgovernments relyonbuildingmorehomesastheir predominantsourceofpublicrevenue.

Spreadingtheburdenofsupporting essentialpublicservicesamongallthe citizensofSussexCountyandDelaware —and,withcarefulcrafting,potentially alsoamongthemanymoreresort-seasonvisitorswhoalsodependonthese sameservices—wouldgivepublicserviceagenciespredictablesourcesofrevenueonwhichtobuildtheircapital

investmentplans…aswellasfunds neededtosupplementtheirvolunteer personnelwithpaidstaff.

Although youreditorialstatedthat “anincreaseintaxeshurtspeople,”I suggestthat,infact,theoppositeistrue: increasingpublictaxsupportforpublic servicessuchasfire,EMS,safetyorganizationscreatessafercommunities, whichbenefitallthecitizensandvisitorsofSussexCounty.

RalphBegleiter OceanView

Sororitygratefulfor supportfromDiFebo’s

Editor:

TheBetaSigmaPhiXimembers wouldliketothankDiFebo’srestaurant inBethanyBeach,andthefriendsand neighbors whosupportedourdine-anddonatefundraisingeventonFeb.8.We willbeabletosupportlocalcharities withthemoneyraised.

Weareverygratefultoliveinacommunitywhichsupportslocalorganizationsandcontinuallyseekstocontribute tothegreatergood.

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Readerwarnsofripple effects,consequences

Editor: Whiletheimpactofbuilding

~2,000newhousesalongRoute9near CoolSpringRoadwillbecolossal,the rippleeffectoninfrastructure,roadways,emergencyservices,healthcare, theenvironmentandschoolwillbefar moreprofound.Theareawillbecome thefourthlargestpopulationcenterin SussexCounty.

Arippleeffectoccurswhenaninitialdisturbancetoasystempropagates outwardtodisturbanincreasingly largerportionofthesurroundings,like wavesexpandingacrossthewaterwhen anobjectisdroppedintoit.ThismassiveintrusionwilloverwhelmMilton, LewesandGeorgetown’sresources (whicharealreadystretchedwellbeyondtheirlimits).

Inits2008ComprehensivePlan, SussexCountyeditedandreduced Delaware’s“QualityofLife”requirementsfrom“improve”tomerely“maintain”(whicheffectivelymeansthereare nostandards).Theunintendedconsequencesofthedowngradewillyet againbeforceduponSussexcitizens (especiallyalongRoute5).Questions oftenconsideredasrhetoricalbySussexP&ZCommissionersandCounty Councilors:

•Howdoesmassivedevelopment maintainSussex’squalityoflife*?

•HowdoestriplingtrafficcongestionmaintainSussex’squalityoflife*?

•Howdoesconverting637acresto residencespreserveSussex’sfarmlands*?

•Howdoesoverwhelmingpolice, fireandEMSmaintainSussex’squality oflife*?

•Howdoeseradicating100+acres ofmatureforestmaintainSussex’s ecosystem*?

•Howdoesendangering~30acres ofwetlandsmaintainSussex’salready poorwaterquality*?

•Howdoes2,000newhousesand 450,000squarefeetofcommercial spacemaintainSussex’sruralcharacter*?

*ApartoftheVisionStatement withinSussexCounty’s2018ComprehensivePlan.

Thegoodnewsisthatnoneofthis willdirectlyaffectthePlanning& ZoningCommissionersnorCounty Councilors.IftheNorthstarandCool SpringCrossingapplicationsarerecommendedandapproved,noneof thesepeopleliveinthearea.Unfortunately,acouncilororcommissionerresidinginLewesmayhavetouse Routes16or24toandfromthe CountySeateachweekduringthe1015yearsofconstructionagony—the likelylegacyofthesetwoprojectsalong Route9.

Allthesenightmaresdespiterepeated(atleastthreetimes)warnings fromDelDOTandDNREC.The benefitsfortheSussexCountycitizens within5mileswillinclude:

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LocalstudentsnamedtoDean’sListatAndersonUniversity

Anumberoflocalstudentswere namedtotheDean’sListatAnderson UniversityinAnderson,S.C.,forthe fallsemesterof2023.TheyincludeRe-

bekahSmithofGeorgetownandAshlynStonebrakerofOceanView.Tobe namedtotheDean’sList,studentsmust maintaina3.5gradepointaverageor

MLKcelebrationahit, thankstomany

Editor:

•Tripledtrafficcongestion(which delayessentialemergencyservices);

•900+additionalschoolchildren (U.S.CensusforSussexCounty—17.4 percentunder18);

•Endangermentof~30acresofwetlandsandtheRedMillPond (Delaware’slargestfreshwaterbody);

•30-40percentincreaseddemand uponemergencyservices(ontopofthe 2021-2022increaseof42percent);

•15,300matureforesttreesexecuted forfinancialgainratherthanabsorbing CO2andstormwater.

Whatcanwedo?Eachofuscan send asingleemailaddressedtoeachof theP&ZCommissionersandCounty Councilorswithconcerns.Attendand speakfor1-3minutesattheupcoming Planning&ZoningandCountyCouncilmeetings.Withoutmassive,direct communitypressure,we’llallbesteamrolledonceagain.Vote!

DavidBreen Lewes

OnbehalfoftheDr.MartinLuther KingJr.CelebrationOrganization,SussexCountyInc.,wewouldliketotake this opportunitytosay,“Thankyou!”to everyonewhohelpedmakethe36th AnnualCommemorativeWeekendCelebrationasuccess!

Together,asacommunity,wehonoredandpaidtributetothelifeand legacyofthelateRev.Dr.Martin LutherKingJr.Ourthemethisyear, “LivingtheDream:ItStartswithMe!” remindedusthateachofushastheresponsibilitytobuildthebelovedcommunityofwhichDr.Kingspoke.

OurthankstotheCHEERCenter ofGeorgetownfortheirsupport!We want torecognizethecontributionsof Rep.StellParkerSelby,ourkeynote speaker;Mr.BryanClarkforproviding musicthroughouttheevening;andthe Rev.TeshaMiller,whoservedasmistressofceremonies.

OurMondayCommunityWorship ServicewasheldatWesleyChapel

higherforthesemester. AndersonUniversitycongratulated itsDean’sListstudentsfortheirexemplaryachievement.

UnitedMethodistChurchinLincoln, Del.WearegratefultoRev.Claudia Watersandcongregationfortheirkind hospitality.ThankyoutotheBishop JamieHazzardoftheWelcomeFull GospelHolinessChurchinSlaughter Neckforhisstirringmessageofhope, Mrs.JanieMillerforanoutstandingjob servingasworshipleader,andallthe speakers,dancersandmusicianswho madetheservicesomeaningful.

Andthankyoutothiswonderfully supportivecommunity,toallofyouwho attendedthebanquetortheworship serviceorrenderedyoursupportbypurchasingAdsinoursouvenirbooklet.

Onceagain,infaithfulsupportofour mission,theCapeGazettepublished full-pageadstocommemoratethe weekend.Wearesogratefulfortheir continuedsupportandforthesupport ofallthebusinessesandorganizations whocontributedtothecostoftheads.

Aspecialthank-youtoallwhodonatedtoourscholarshipfundsofarthis year.Yoursupportisalwaysneededand appreciatedinperpetuatingandnurturingthelegacy,thevisionandthedream ofDr.King.

DonationstotheDr.MartinLuther KingJr.CelebrationOrganizationmay bemadetoP.OBox781,Rehoboth Beach,DE19971.Contributionswill helpfundscholarshipsfordeserving youthinSussexCountyandtheongoingworkoftheorganization.Aswe continueoureffortsto“makethe DreamaReality,”wesolicityourprayers andsupporttohelpusachieveourmissionin2024.

ThankyouandGodbless!

ClemJordan,President

AndersonUniversityisaChristian universityofferingbachelor’s,master’s anddoctoraldegreesoncampusand online.

Rev.Dr.MartinLutherKingJr.Celebration OrganizationofSussexCountyInc.

ReaderthinksSussex needsa‘re-set’

Editor:

IfSussexCountywereaperson, they’dhaveappendicitis.IfSussex Countywereascenefromamovie,it’d betheonefrom“TheWarofthe Worlds”(TomCruiseversion)whereyou seearunawaytrainwithflamesshooting outfromallthewindowsperilouslyripsnortingthroughwhatusedtobeanice town.Weneedtoremovethatappendix beforeitburstsandstopthattrainfrom destroyingeverythinginitspath.

SussexCounty’smostprecioustreasure—ourcoastalbeaches—issettobe invadedbywindturbinesandtheir pipelines. SussexCounty’sfarmlands, wetlands,woodlandsandopenspaces arebeingtakenoverbyirresponsibledevelopersandgreedyRealtors.Sussex County’senvironmentisbecoming spoiledbytheincreasingamountsoflitter,loosetrashanddebrisalongour roadwaysandbeaches.Weneedtowake upandsmellthechickens!(Oh,actually, wedowakeupandsmellthechickens, butthat’sforanotherletter).

I,likemanyothers,lovelivinghere, but amdisheartenedandconcernedby whatishappeningtothequalityoflife here—alltypesoflife.Itseemsnobody isreallylisteningtowhatpeoplewant ordon’twant.

Whatisitthatwecanjustunplug, thenplugbackintomakethingsright?

P.Jones

Dagsboro

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Thecountdownisonforthe largesthospitalitygatheringinthe Mid-Atlanticregion.Launched50 yearsago,theAnnualOceanCity TradeExpowillbeheldonMarch3 and4attheOceanCityConvention Center.OrganizedbytheOceanCity Hotel-Motel-RestaurantAssociation (OCHMRA)thisyear’sTradeExpo hasthemostexhibitboothseverin thehistoryofthetradeshow.

“We’veworkeddiligentlyoverthe last50yearstocreateatradeshowthat offersanaffordableopportunityfor thesmallandlargevendorstoconnect directlywiththehospitalityindustry ownersandmanagerstoshowcase theirproductsandservices,”stated OCHMRAExecutiveDirectorSusan Jones.

Theeventprovidesindustryattendeestheabilitytosip,sampleand shopduringthetwodays,whilealso providinganopportunitytonetwork withcolleaguesface-to-face.Attendeesoftheexpowillalsobeableto takeadvantageof“ShowSpecials”offeredbyexhibitors.Thelatestindustry trendsandnewproductswillbeon displayintwoexhibithallsonthe lowerlevel,whiletheeducationalsessionswillbeonthesecondlevel.

TheOCHMRAteamedupwith

theMarylandTourismCoalition (MTC)tosparkattendees’creative appetiteforlearningbydeliveringapplicablebusinesslessonsandbest practicesthroughitseducational workshops,knownastheSolutions ShowcaseSessions.Participantswill beabletoengageininsightfuldiscussions,amplifytheirknowledgeandreceiveactionableagendas.Hereisa glimpseoftheupcomingsessions:

•TasteTourism:LeverageCulinary andCraftBeverageExperiencesto DriveBusiness

Duringthissession,attendeeswill delveintothestrategicsignificanceof integratingtaste-centricexperiences intobusinessmodelstonotonlycapturetheattentionofadiverseconsumerbasebutalsoenhancebrand loyaltyandencouragerepeatvisits. Attendeeswillreceiveinsightsonhow tocurateandmarketunforgettable taste-centricjourneys.Presentedby CoryA.VanHorn,HighFiveTourism

•PreviewoftheSummerWork TravelProgramSummer2024

Visasarecomplex,learntherules andregsoftheJ1Visas(Summer WorkTravel)andexpectationsforthe comingseason(numberofparticipantsintheareavs.previousyears, etc.).FeaturinginfoontheCommu-

nitySupportGroupprogramsurroundingthevisasandhowtobeinvolved.PresentedbyCarrieLinch, U.S.DepartmentofState,Summer WorkTravelProgramAnalyst,and AmyThompsonGreaterOceanCity ChamberofCommerceandCSG Leader.

•BeyondOTAs—MasteringDirectBookingsin2024

Joinusinreviewingsuccessful strategiestohelppeopleshiftshare fromOTAstodirectbookings.Maximizeonlinepresence,enhanceuserexperienceonwebsites,andtacticsfor maintainingguestengagementon bookingplatformstoincreaseconversion.PresentedbyAmadeusHospitality •ProtectYourA$$ets—Deferthe Tax,MaximizetheGain—Learn aboutthesignificanttaxbenefitsofa 1031realestateexchange,ancillary advantagesofre-investment,andpassivesolutionsusingDSTsthrough localcasestudies.Avoidcapitalgains taxdueonthesaleof investment/rentalproperty.Presented byRevolutionX—FrankHanna •EvolutionofHospitality— WhereWe’veBeenandWhereWe’re Headed!

JoinRoyBeaumontMarriottInternational,BenSidelRealHospitality GroupandMegGardener,Delaware RestaurantAssociation,astheyjourneythroughthehospitalityindustry’s last50yearsandexplorethedynamic andever-evolvingsectorasitmoves forward.

Moderatedby:MelaniePursel, WorcesterCountyEconomicDevelopment&Tourism

•WhyGrassrootsMatter—a LookatLatestLegislativeIssues— SaveOurTip$

“Decisionsmadebypoliticians havemajorimpactsonthehospitality industry.Therealityisthatmostbusinessownersdon’thavetimetomonitoreveryproposalthatcomesoutof theLegislature.Learnhowtoeffectivelybeinvolvedatagrassrootslevel tomakeadifference.”Presentedby MelvinThompson,GovernmentAffairsRAM

•ThePowerofVideotoBuild YourBusiness

Learnhowtoestablishcuttingedgedigitalmarketingstrategies throughfivestepstoelevateyour businessanddrivegrowth.Presented byeffectv&D3

Thekeynotespeakerisanationally knownspeaker,trainerandauthor.

BrianBlaskowilldeliverthe“Recipe forReinventingYourWorkforce”beforetheTradeExpoexhibitfloor openingonMonday,March4,at9 a.m.Duringthesession,attendeesand exhibitorswilllearnhowtounderstandandadapttoorganizational changeeffectively,discoverwaystobe morecreativeintheirretentionof clientsandcustomers,andexitwith leadershipstrategiesthatwillincrease theirattitudinalpotential.

Theexpo’scombinationofdiscovery,networking,collaboration,learningandcuratedbuyingexperiences aimstoadvancetheindustry.The DocksideHallwillhostanewSpotlightStage,abeergarden,exhibitsand MarylandDepartmentofAgriculture &Seafoodvendors.TheSpotlight Stagewillfeature“AsktheExpert”interactivediscussions,culinarydemonstrationsandBehindtheBrandto delvedeeperintocompanies.Slated forthestageare:

•FallenPineOysters,J.J.McDonnell&MD’sBestdiveintoallthings oysters.DanWorrellwillleadthe shuckingdemoanddescribethedifferentflavorsandtypesofoysters, fromwild-caughttofarmedoysters.

•AsktheExpertKRRPhotographyshareshowtotakephenomenal photoswithasmartphone.Discover tipsthatwilltakesnapshotsfroman amateurtoAnselAdams.

•AsktheExpert:FoodAllergens 101—ChefRobertMcKeonwill

guideparticipantsthroughthe“Big-9” allergensandsharehowtoprotect dinersfromfoodallergens,avoid cross-contactcontamination,andpreventallergicfoodreactionsandanaphylaxis.

•AsktheExpert:WhatifThere’s anAccident?DeeleyInsuranceand ChesapeakeEmployersInsurancewill discussthreewaystosave.

•BSASeafood&MD’sBestChef Zackdemoswild-caughtChesapeake bluecatfish.Learnaboutthisinvasive speciesandhowtoturnprofitsand cleanuptheChesapeakeBay.

•BehindtheBrand.George’sBeverageCompanybeganwithasimple request:patronswantedareliable BloodyMarymixthatwasreadyto pourandenjoy.Thebrandhasgrown intopartnershipswithnationalcompanies.GregDavidwillsharejourney insights.

•BehindtheBrand.UnitedWay

LowerEasternShorewillsharehow businessescanpartnertogetinvolved insocialcauseswhilegeneratinggreat publicityandreasonsforcustomersto cometoabusiness.Guestswillknow theyarepatronizingabusinessthat helpscreatelocalchangeandimpact!

Anewtwisttotheexpowillbethe RestaurantAssociationofMaryland’s “Surf&Earth”culinarycompetitions, whichareofficialqualifyingeventsfor theWorldFoodChampionshipsheld inDallas.ChefswillcompeteineliminationroundsfortwoMaryland WorldFoodChampionshipspots. Winnersreceivegoldenticketsto competeontheworldstage.Thetwo categoriesareseafoodandproduce suppliedbyMaryland’sBESTDepartmentofAgricultureandSeafood. Seasoningbundleswillbesuppliedby McCormickforChef.

Itisimportanttonotethatthe expoisnotopentothepublic—

therefore,towalktheshowfloor,one mustbeabuyerorguestinthehospitalityindustry,includingemployment withahotel,motel,restaurant,cateringcompany,concessionstand,bedand-breakfast,condo/property managementcompany,cafeteria,nursinghome,school/college,hospital, church,icecreamstoreornursing home,asexamples.Expomanagement reservestherighttodetermineifa registrationfits“g uest”parameters.

ExpohoursareSunday,March3, from11a.m.to5p.m.andMonday, March4,from10a.m.to4p.m.After Feb.29,on-siteregistrationcosts$25 perperson,withproofofbeinginthe industry,suchasabusinesscard,businesslicenseorletterfromanemployer oncompanyletterhead.Paystubsare notacceptedasproof.Forcomplete expoinformation,visitwww.oceancitytradeexpo.comorcall(410)2896733.

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Obituaries

Ella‘Loretta’O’NealDavis,83

Ella“Loretta”O’NealDavis,83,of Gastonia,N.C.,passedawayTuesday, Feb.13,2024,atLincolntonRehabilitationCenterinLincolnton,N.C. ShewasbornJune14,1940,in BeebeHospitalinLewes,Del., daughterofthelateEdwardJ. O’NealandVirgieHitchO’Neal.

DaviswasamemberoftheAssemblyofGodinSelbyville,Del.She wasalovingmotherandfriend,and wasthemostlovingpersontoanyone.Shealwayslovedgettingtogetherwithherfamily.Theywere herwholeworld.

theRev.PhillipBrame,willbeheld at4p.m.onSaturday,Feb.24,2024, attheSouthChapelGreeneFuneral Service,1503S.YorkRd.,Gastonia, N.C.Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsmaybemadetoChristine FranklinHodges.Condolencesmay besentonlineatwww.greenefuneral.com.

RuthJ.Hudson,96

golferwholovedtotravel.Sheenjoyedgoingtothebeach,playing cards,shoppingandcollectingcoins. Hudsonbrightenedthelivesofothersbyfaithfullykeepingintouch throughcardsandletters.

Shelovedherfamilyandfriends andwillbedearlymissedbyall.

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Inadditiontoherparents,Davis wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,EdwardD. Davis;sonMedfordG.Franklin;brothers,Ernest O’Neal,DavidO’Neal,Edward O’NealandDonaldLeeO’Neal;sisters,DelorisO’Neal,JoanneO’Neal Marvel(wifeofDavid);andgrandsonsChristopherBrameandAdam Franklin.Sheissurvivedbyherson DannyW.Franklin(andRebecca); daughtersChristineFranklinHodges (andJeff)andLisaO’NealCarter (andDevin);sister-in-law,Reberta O’Neal;ninegrandchildren;and12 great-grandchildren.

Amemorialservice,officiatedby

RuthJ.Hudson,96,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayatherhomeon Friday,Feb.16,2024.BornonApril 3,1927,inMillsboro,shewasthe daughterofGeorgeJohnsonandElla (Moore)Johnson.

In1945,Hudsongraduatedfrom MillsboroHighSchool.Shemarried herbelovedhusband,MarshallHudson,in1946.Workingasasecretary andassistantofficemanagerforDelmarvaPower&Light,sheretiredin 1988after42yearsofservice.

AfterattendingZoarUnited MethodistChurchinheryouth,she wasamemberofGraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboro. Hudsonwasalsoapastmemberof theSussexPinesCountryClub,the AmericanLegionPost28Ladies’ AuxiliaryandtheVingtCinqClub ofDelmarvaPower.Shewasanavid

Inadditiontoherparents,Hudsonwasprecededindeathbyher husband,MarshallHudson,in1977, after31yearsofmarriage.Shewas alsoprecededindeathbyhersister ElizabethSmithandherbrothers Granville,RichardandPaulJohnson. Hudsonissurvivedbyfiveniecesand nephews:RobertJohnsonandhis wife,LouAnn,ofMillsboro,Thomas Johnsonandhiswife,Monica,of Laurel,Del.,StanleyJohnsonandhis wife,Linda,ofMillsboro,Cindy Puseyandherhusband,Craig,of Millsboro,andJudyMillsandher husband,Harold,ofDelmar,Del. Shealsoleavesbehindnumerous grand-nieces/nephews,great-grandnieces/nephews,andthoughtful neighbors.Forthepastseveralyears, Mrs.Hudsonreceivedwonderful careandcompanionshipfromKimberlyLeonardandFredaBrobst,for

Calendar

February22

One-on-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehowto getstarted?NancyN.willwalkyouthrough gettingstartedwithAncestry.comatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.,andgiveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S. databases.Free,90-minutesession.Registrationopensat2p.m.onFeb.8at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

February23

OceanViewBloodDrive— TheTownof OceanView,alongwiththeBloodBankof Delmarva,isholdingablooddriveatthe communitycenterat32WestAvenuefrom noonto5p.m.AllCovid-19protocolswillbe inplace,anddonorsareremindedtobring theirID,eatagoodbreakfastandhydrate.To scheduleatime,visit

https://donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/driv e_schedule/9733

February24

HispanicDanceandCelebration— St. Martha’sEpiscopalChurchissponsoringthe HispanicAmericanAssociationofDelaware’s BalletFolkloricointhechurch’sparishhallat 3p.m.Thegroupwillconsistof15children and15adultsperformingdancesrepresentativeof10statesoftheMexicanRepublic. Thisisfree,andopentothepublic.

SalemWomen’sRetreat— TheSalem ChurchWomenofFaithissponsoringthe SalemWomen’sRetreatfrom8a.m.to4:30 p.m.Thetitleoftheretreatis“WhenLife Unravels...CanItrustGod?”andtheguest speakerisNancySebastianKuch.For more information,visitsumc.comorcall(302) 436-8412.

IndoorYardSale— TheCommunityChurch ofOakOrchardishostinganindooryard salefrom7a.m.to2p.m.Allproceedswill benefitLoveInc.ofSeaford.Therewillbe bakedgoodsandlunchitemsservedfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.Formoreinformation,call (302)945-0633.

February26

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth

CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafreeonehourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouare unabletogetontotheflooreasily,donot worry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat2p.m.on Feb.19andisava ilableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Coloring&CrosswordsClub— Theclubis opentoalladultsfor60minutes,andmeets onthefourthMondayofthemonthatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Relax,color,socializewithothercommunitymembers,completecrosswords,word-finds,andp uzzles. Free,registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930.

February27

WatercolorPainting— IfyouhaveaSouth CoastalLibrarycard,youhavefreeaccessto onlinevideocraftandartclassesthrough CreativeBug.Tryitoutbyjoiningthemat2 p.m.foraninformalwatercolorpainting classatthelibrary,wherewe’llwatcha record ed,step-by-stepCreativeBugwatercolorvideotutorial.We’llwatch,learn,paint, andhavefuntogether.Suitableforbeginners,butallskilllevelsarewelcome.Allmaterialsareprovided.Free,forages18-plus. Registrationbeginsat2p.m.onFeb.20, andisavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(Dec2023Feb2024.)Thisd oesnotcountasyour yearlywatercolorclass.Alreadyattended3? ExploreCreativeBugvideotutorialsonyour ownathomebyclickingontheCreativeBug logoonthehomepageofourwebsiteand typinginyourlibrarycardnumber.Ifyour

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BySusuFiske,InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Withthewarmingofourclimate,we arefindingthatflowersandinsectsthat evolvedtogetheraregettingoutofsync. That,coupledwiththelossofhabitat,is makingitdifficultforournativeinsects tosurvive.Iftherearefewerinsects,the birdswillalsohaveaproblemsurviving.

Wecanhelpournativeinsectsby makingsuretoprovidethenativeplants theyneedinourgarden,aswellasprovidingfoodforthebirdsandnesting areasforboththebirdsandinsects.

Nowisthetimetostartthinking aboutwhatyourgardenneedsforthe springpollinators.

Whenyoustartaddingplantsto yourlist,donotforgetaboutcarexand grasses.Theyareequallyimportantto ournativeinsectsandwildlife.They helpkeepoutweeds,helpwithsoil structure,andareanaturalcompanion toourfloweringplants.

Greatgroundcoverswouldinclude carexpensylvanica(Pennsylvaniasedge), carexbromoides(bromesedge),carex albicans(whitetingedsedge),carexap-

palachica(Appalachiansedge),carexradiata(easternstarsedge),carexrosea (rosysedge),carexsocialis(lowwoodlandsedge),carexcherokeensis(cherokeesedge),carexlaxiculmis(spreading sedge)andcarexlaxiculmis“Hobb” (bluebunnysedge),carexflaccosperma (bluewoodsedge),carexwoodii(wood’s sedge).

Greatlow-growingnativegrassesare eragrostisspectabilis(purplelovegrass) and sporobolusheterolepis(prairie dropseed),whichmakegreatgroundcovers(whichmeanslessmulch).

Inmygarden,Ionlyapplymulchthe firstyear,becauseIdonotdigupthe turfgrasstomakenewgardens—Iput downlayersofnewspaperandpacking paper.ThenIputa6-to8-inchlayerof mulchdownaroundthefewplantsthat Idecidedtoplaceinthisnewgarden. Thefollowingyear,whenIaddmore plants,themulchandpaperisnicely breakingdownandimprovingthesoil. This iswhenIaddnicecompost,like LeafGromixedwithbiochar.

IfIwantedquickerresults,Iwould diguptheturfgrassandaddthecompostmixedwithbiocharandskipthe

mulchaltogether.Iwouldapplya thickeramountofcomposttoprevent weedsuntilthecarex,grassesandplants canfillin.(Plantsarethenewmulch.)

Earlybloomingspringflowersthat youshouldconsiderareamsoniatabernaemontana(bluestar),whichblooms lightblueflowersinMarch(sun). Mertensiavirginica(virginiabluebells) bloomsinFebruary(shade).Phloxpilosa(downyphlox)bloomsinFebruary (sun)andisattractivetopollinatorsdue totheirfragrantflowers.Also,senecio aurea(goldenragwort)isoneofmyfavoritesbecauseithostsmorethan17 speciesofbutterfliesandmoths,blooms inAprilandlooksniceasagroundcover eveninthewinter.(Mineisstaying greenallwinter.)Packeraobovata (roundleafragwort)isanothergreat ear lybloomerthatalsoworksasa groundcover,hasyellowflowersinApril (shade)andishosttothecalephelisborealis(northernmetalmarkbutterfly), whichisathreatenedspecies.

Morebeautifulperennialspring bloomersforourpollinatorsarepolemoniumreptans(Jacob’sladder),which bloomsinApril(shade);anemone

canadensis(Canadiananemone),aMay bloomer(sun);andziziaaurea(golden Alexander)(sun/shade).Ziziabloomsin Mayandisahostforthepapiliopolyxenes asterius(blackswallowtail)andpapiliojoanae(Ozarkswallowtail). Penstemondigitalis(foxglovebeardtongue)bloomsinJune(shade);coreopsislanceolata(lance-leafcoreopsis)has itsbloomtimeinApril(sun);and erigeronpulchellus(Robin’splantain) hasabloomtimeinMay(shade).

Afewshrubsthatareearlybloomers andattractnativepollinatorsarethe baptisiaaustralis(bluewildindigo), withabloomtimeinApril(shade); ceanothus americanus(NewJerseytea), whichbloomsinMay(shade)andisa hostplantforcelastrinaladon(spring azure)andcelastrinaneglecta(summer azure)butterflies.

Thesalixhumilus(prairiewillow) bloomsinApril(sun/shade)andisa keystoneshrub,beinghosttomorethan 425butterfliesandmoths,andmore thansixspecialistbees.Ilexverticillata (winterberryholly)bloomsinJune (sun/shade)andisahostplantforthe caterpillarsof34speciesofbutterflies and moths.

Viburnumsaremust-haveforevery garden.Onethatisaspring-bloomeris theviburnumdentatum(arrowwood viburnum)withabloomtimeinMay (sun/shade).Thisisalsoahostformore than10speciesoflepidoptera.Other greatviburnumsaretheviburnum prunifolium(blackhaw),viburnum lentago(nannyberry)andtheviburnum acerifolium(maple-leaf).

Now,donotforgettrees—theyare alsoimportanttoourpollinators.For example,cerciscanadensis(redbud) bloomsinMarch(shade)andhasleaves thatareimportanttoourleafcutterbees formakingtheirnests.Prunusamericana(Americanplum)bloomsinApril (shade)andislovedbyminingbees,as wellasbeingahostplanttobutterflies andmoths.Thereisthealnusserrulate (tagalder),whichbloomsinMarch (sun/shade)andishosttothegreen commabutterfly.

Fothergillagardenii(dwarf fothergilla)bloomsinApril(sun/shade) andisahostplantformorethan80 species ofbutterflies.Also,thecornus florida(floweringdogwood)ishostto thespringazurebutterfly.Theirflowers alsoprovidepollenforpollinators,and theirfruitareagreatfoodsourcefor birds.Nottobeforgottenisthecercis canadensis(easternredbud),whichhas beautifullavendercolorinthespring andprovidestheearliestspringnectar tonativebees.Cercisisahostplantto severalpollinatormoths.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealog icalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubevery Wednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperience levelsarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Geor getown.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganizationhas expandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhas beenservingthecommunityfor98years. TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formed infriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyouare interestedinattending,sendanemailto the rese.r.gross@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor.

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

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

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&Sandwichministryonthesecon dWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments

usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualapp ointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(30 2)854-9262.

PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor

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People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

Elementaryhomeschoolersprogram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat1p.m.Everymonth,theyoffera differentactivityforelementary-school-aged children.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyB eachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay. Justsignthebookandwrite“FlipFive”next toyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,gu estsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

Commun ityLuncheon— TheMariners

Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)530-0064.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheD enatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticParty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat 5p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageat https://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteem eetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat6:30

p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationon monthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdates andmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in,so contactCarolLynchat(3 02)745-8237or cklynch02@gmail.comformoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holding azumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Center ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.

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971 Sandbar Court, Lake Bethany

This beautiful, 4-bedroom home has much to offer with a spacious floor plan, kitchen island with breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, woodburning fireplace, ceramic tile, hardwood floors and two zoned HVAC. Seasonal Bethany Beach Trolley stops throughout the community.

$850,000 (DESU2056266)

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104 Poplar Hill Ave #202 Salisbury, MD 21801

This loft/condo is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and everything downtown Salisbury has to offer. Only a few blocks from the Tidal Health System's main campus. $250,000 (MDWC2011862)

37510 River Birch Ln, Ocean View

Private partially furnished end unit town home with pond views! Don't miss this spacious 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, well cared for home featuring beautiful driftwood luxury vinyl plank floors! New carpet has been installed and interior freshly painted! 2 full master suites offer privacy for you and your guests.

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Under contract in 16 days. 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home with Panoramic Water views. This coastal contemporary home has a gourmet kitchen, gas fireplace, custom cabinets, granite, four seasons room and elevator. $950,000

cardnumberstartswithsomethingother than33812,visitthelibraryforassistance. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.

Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5-plus. Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister.Hosted bytheSouthC oastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

February28

StoryTime:Infant-5— Thisisagreatopportunitytoengageyourchildinearlyliteracy practicesaswellasgettoknowotherfamiliesinthearea,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Free,registrationisnotrequired, butparents/caregiversmustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southco astal.lib.de.us.

CricutMugStickersforAges10-17— Staffwillguideyouthroughchoosing/creatingahand-washablepermanentvinylsticker withourCricutmachinethatyoucanattach tothemugyougotinyourGrab&Go

ChocolateTherapyKit(youcanpickupa ChocolateTherapykitduringlibraryhours beginningFeb.1at10a.m.forfreewhile supplieslast.)RegistrationforMugStickers opensat10a.m.onFeb.1andisavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling

302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

DineandDonate— TheScholarshipCommitteeofSouthCoastalDEAARPwillholda dine-and-donatefundraiseratFinsAle HouseandRawBaronRoute1from4to 8:30p.m.Proceedsfromdiningand50/50 cashrafflewillgotothescholarshipfund. Noreservationsarerequired.ThelocalAARP chaptergi vescollegescholarshipstoIndian RiverHighSchoolseniorsandadultstudents atDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege. Formoreinformation,contactIdaCristat (302)732-6336.

March1-31

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafree craftkittomakeafreecraft,availableall monthwhilesupplieslast.Youthmustpick upkitsthemselves.SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.d e.us

March2

DriveThroughCookies— GirlScoutTroop2 ishostinga“drivethrough”eventinthe parkinglotnexttotheOceanViewBrewing Companyfrom11a.m.to5p.m.

QuarterAuctionFundraiser— AQuarter AuctionFundraisertobenefittheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesattheMillsboro firehouse.Doorsopenatnoon,andtheauctionstartsat1:30p.m.Thecostis$10for admission,whichincludesonepaddle.Additionalpaddleswillalsobeavailable,along withquar ters,foodandbeverages.Tomake

adonation,orformoreinformation,email DawnatDawn-LLWS@comcast.net.

March4

HousingDiscussion— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchishostingapaneldiscussionat3 p.m.addressingtheseriousissuesofhomelessnessandthelackofaffordablehousing insouthernDelaware.Thiswillfeatureperspectivesfromvariousregionalandstateorganizationsonsolutionsandcommunity involvement.

ChixwithStix— JoinJillat10a.m.for South CoastalLibrary’snextmonthlymeetingabout crocheting,knittingandneedleworking.All skilllevelswelcome.Seewhatothersare makingandgetinspirationinthisfungroup meeting.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingDemo— JoinChefCharlesOppman atSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.forafun, freecookingdemonstrationseriesfea turing foodsfromeachregionoftherU.S.Hewill demohowtomakethreetosixregionalinspireddishes.Handoutswillbeavailable digitallyonourwebsite.(April15isSouthwestFoods,May29isNewEnglandFavorites.)Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

HealthyEatingonaBudg et— Sharon Mack,IntegrativeHealthCoachwithBeebe Healthcare,willpresentafreeclasson budget-friendlyhealthyeatingatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Registrationisen-

couragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930.

March5

Mommy&MeTime— Mommy&Metimeis anopportunityformomstoconnectwith theirchildrenaswellasothermomswhile makingacraft.Thisprogramisnotjustfor moms,butanyparentorcaregiver,maleor female,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.!Free,includingcoffee!Registrationisrequired,at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsisting offluid,slow,gentle movements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevel TaiChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendall sessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseach sessionbuildsonwhatwaslearnedinthe previousone.Intheinterestoffairness, thosewhohavepreviouslytakenaTaiChifor Health&BalanceS eriesarenoteligible. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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March6

LifeLineScreenings— DagsboroChurchof ChristwillhostscreeningsbyLifeLine Screening.Residentscanlearnabouttheir riskforcardiovasculardisease,osteoporosis, diabetesandotherchronicconditions.Specialpackagepricingstartsat$159,butconsultantswillworkwithyouonapackagethat worksbestforyou.Pre-registrationisrequired.Toregister,orformoreinformation, visitlifelinescreening.com,orcallthemat (877)237-1287.

Squa reDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubisofferingfreesquare dancelessonsattheOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m.Singlesand couplesarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(908)229-8799or(302)222-4448,or emailbarbcroos@gmail.com.

StoryTime— Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourchild,infantthrough5,inearly literacypracticesaswellasgettoknow otherfamiliesinthearea.Free,registration isnotrequired,butparent s/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930at10:30a.m.

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

NativePlants— JoinDeniseHoeksemaand CherylRehrig,ownersofInlandBaysGarden Center,thelargestretailerofNativePlantsin Delmarva,forafreeone-hourlectureonnativeplantsatSouthCoastalLibraryat6p.m.

Wewilllearnabouttheecologicalimportanceofusingnativeplantsinourlandscapi ngandgardeningandtakealookatsome thatthriveatthebeach.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)

858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930.

March7

NotableBooks— CoastalGeorgetownAAUW ALANotableBooksClubmeetsattheLewes libraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.Theywillbe discussingHernanDiaz’s“Trust.”

Dine&Donate— Nort heastSeafoodKitchen willhostaDine&Donatefrom4to9p.m.to benefittheWomen’sCivicClubofBethany Beach.Therestaurantwilldonate10percent ofallproceedstotheClub,whichdonatesto variouslocalorganizationsinneed.

AcrylicArtClass— JoinartistJenellfora fun,freepaint-alongacrylicartclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Wewill havetwohourstopaintacactus-themed canvas.Allmaterialsareprovided.Free,for ages18-plus.Registrationb egins@10:15 amonFeb.29,andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(March-May 2024,)butonlyoneacrylicpaintingclass percalendaryear.Alreadyattendedthree? EnjoyfreeCreativeBugartvideotutorialson yourownathomebyclickingontheCreativeBuglogoonthehomepageofourwebsiteandtypinginyourlibrarycardnumbe r. (Ifyourcardnumberstartswithsomething otherthan33812,visitthelibraryforassistance.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Yarn-WrappedPictureFrame— JoinRachel forafunandeasycraftidealforbeginners

atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Wewillbe makingayarn-wrappedpictureframe.Free, allmaterialsareprovided.Ages18-plus please.Registrationbeginsat2p.m.onFeb. 29,andisavailableat https://southcoa stal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(March-May 2024.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March8

MixandMingle— RepublicansforSussexis hostingMixandMingle,aninformalcocktail partycelebratingMarchMadnessatthe SussexCountyAssociationofRealtorsbuildinginGeorgetownfrom6to9p.m.There willbeheavyho rsd’oeuvres,desserts,and beverageswillbeserved.Therewillalsobe acashbarwithassortedwines.Thecostis $35perperson.Makecheckspayableto “RepublicansforSussex”andmailtoRFS, 20890WilKingRoad,Lewes,DE19958. SchoolGala— LighthouseChristianSchool’s FifthAnnualLetThereBeLightGalawillbe

heldatCrossroadCommunityChurchin Georgetown.Doorsopenat5:15p.m.forthe semi-formalevent.Ticketscost$50each,at lighthousechristianschool. com.Therewillbe dinner,entertainmentbyaChristianband, ChristianventriliquistKenHuff,liveand silentauctions,rafflesanddoorprizes.

YourVegetableGarden— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforafreelectureongetting startedwithavegetablegardenat10a.m. Learntheimportanceofsoilprep,croprotation,timing,andcaretomaximizeyour2024 food-growingefforts.CatherineWinklerof RootsLandscapingwillshare20-plusyears ofvegetableandherbgarde ningexperience. Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

JigsawPuzzleMake&Swap— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forsomerelaxing puzzletime.Theywillhavethreetablesset upfrom2–4p.m.withvaryingdifficultylevelsofjigsawpuzzles(350pieces,500 pieces,and1000pieces) .Meetotherjigsaw

puzzleenthusiastsinyourcommunityand helpuspiecethesepuzzlestogether.Kristin willalsotellyouhowtoborrowpuzzles throughtheDelawareLibraryCatalog.Bring uptotwopuzzlestoswapwithothers— puzzlesshouldhavealloftheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andboxesshouldnotbe taped.Forages13-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

March9

HealthandFitness— The6thAnnual Health-Fitness&LeisureExpowillbeheldat CapeHenlopenHighfrom9a.m.to4p.m. Therewillbemorethan80exhibitorsofferingafullarrayofhealth,fitness,leisureand homeproductsandservices.Forexhibitor information,contactKathyatDelawareResortsExposat(302)236-0857oremailher atkathy@deexpos.com.

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FriedChicken— TheBishopville(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywillbe holdingafriedchickencarryoutatthemain stationfromnoonto2p.m.Themealincludesahalfachicken,Frenchfries,cole slawandaroll,for$15.Topre-order,call (619)922-9950byMarch6.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&m ore!SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun wildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastalLibrary at11a.m.!Eachtimewemeet,we'llfocus onanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided. Free,forages6-10years.Registrationis encouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareac ceptedifspaceallows. Parentsdonotneedtoregisterbutmustaccompanytheirchild.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

March11

HealthScreenings— LifeLineScreeningis offeringaffordablehealthscreeningsat BethanyBeachOceanSuites.Screenings cancheckforplaqueinarteries,HDLand LDLcholesterollevels,diabetesrisk,kidney andthyroidfunction,andmore.Freeparking

isalsoavailable.Specialpackagingstar tsat $159,butconsultantswillworkwithyouto createapackagethatisrightforyou.Preregistrationisrequired.Toregister,orfor moreinformation,call(877)237-1287or visitlifelinescreening.com.

Let’sTalkBooks— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafuninformalbookclub! Sharewithotherswhatyouarecurrently reading,anybookrecommendations,and hearfromothersaboutbookstheyhave read.Lightsnacksprovided.Ages18+.Registrationisencou ragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

Women’sHistoryMonthTrivia— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.forafun andfreegameoftriviawithawomen'shistorymonththeme.Bringateamoffriends, enjoylightsnacks,andlearnabouttheimportantsuccessesandcontributionsofU.S. womenoverthedecades.Therewillbethree roundsoftrivia,with smallprizesineach roundforthewinningteam.Thistriviaispart oftheSussexLibrary'sTriviaAdventureProgram.Attendalleighttrivianightsatselect librariesaroundthecountytobeentered intothegrandprizedrawing!GrandPrize: TwoticketstoLongwoodGardensinPennsylvania!Registrationisencouragedand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE1993 0

March12

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeeting

attheLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon. TheywilldiscussBarbaraKingsolver’s “DemonCopperhead.”

IntrotoNewspapers.com— TheSouth CoastalLibrarynowsubscribestoNewspapers.combyAncestry,soyoucanaccessa tonofonlinenewspapersfromyearsgoneby forfree!Greatforgenealogicalresearchor historybuffs!We'llshowyouhowtouseitin thisclassatthelibraryat10a .m.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequired andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsisting offluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver Lo tusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevel TaiChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendall sessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseach sessionbuildsonwhatwaslearnedinthe previousone.Intheinterestoffairness, thosewhohavepreviouslytakenaTaiChifor Health&BalanceSeriesarenoteligible. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalli ng (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.! Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5-plus. Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoa stal.lib.de.us

March13

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubisofferingfreesquare dancelessonsattheOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m.Singlesand couplesarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(908)229-8799or(302)222-4448,or emailbarbcroos@gmail.com.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies workthrougheverydayemotions,atSouth Coast alLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free,noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach meeting,theclubwillexploreaparticular truecrimecase.Thismonth,we’lldiscuss thedi sappearanceofNataleeHolloway.Recommendedread(notrequired):Aruba:The TragicUntoldStoryofNataleeHollowayAnd CorruptioninParadisebyDaveHolloway. Free,in-persononly,forages18-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March15

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinawelcomingenvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcurrent

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GalleryOne’s‘SoftEdges’ondisplaythroughMarch26

GalleryOnethisweekannouncedits Marchshow,“SoftEdges,”opentothe publicFeb.28throughMarch26.

“Theterms‘hardedges’and‘soft edges’areusedtodescribetwodifferent waysinwhichobjectscanbepainted.A hardedgeisthetermusedwhenthe edgeofanobjectispaintedinadefinite way.There’sastrongsenseofwherethe objectends.Asoftedgeiswhenitis paintedsothatitdisappearsorfades intothebackground.Typically,hard edgesadvance,andsoftedgesrecede.A thirdtypeofedgeis‘lost’edges—they aresoftedgesonsteroids,so‘soft’that youcannotdistinguishbetweenwhere oneshapestops,andtheadjacentone begins,”organizersdescribed.

ArtistCindyBeyer’swatercolor painting“PurplePeoplePleasers”incorporatesallthoseelements.Crisply paintedgreenstemspopfromthe brightlybacklitbackground,surrounded byanexplosionofpurplevibrance ebbingandflowingdramatically.

“Watercoloristheperfectmedium forourtheme‘SoftEdges.’Itistheonly paintthathasalifeofitsown,where thereiswater,itflows(withalittlefrom me).”

Softandhardedgesnaturallyoccur inthelandscape,andforapainter,utilizingthemcanhelptocreatedepthand atmosphere.ArtistsDaleSheldonand LauraHickmanincorporatedfoginto theirpaintingstoaddanelementof moodandambiencetotheirpaintings.

InHickman’spastel“SunandFog,” themorningfogisliftingfromthefield and catchingthegoldenraysoftherisingsun.Thepieceisfullofatmospheric softedges.whicharesuitedtothe mediumofpastel.

InDaleSheldon’sacrylic“Fogand Mist,”lightfoghangsoverthewetlands, softeningtheedgesandshadesofdistanttreesandgrasses,creatingapeacefulscene.

In“Meditation,”CherylWisbrock’s, acrylicpainting,everythingseemsto meltintothehorizonastheedgesare softenedbytheharshsun.Thedistance and middlegroundbecomesomewhat blurry,butthiscreatesclaritywherethe grassesmeetthecoolerwaterandthe blueskyisreflectedvibrantlyinthe water.“Thecompositionbecomessoft andunstructured,almostmeditative.”

InMarybethPatterson’soil“Soft Sails,”interestiscreatedbycontrasting thesharplinesoftheboatsandsails withthesoftnessofthecloudsandthe

CoastalPoint•Submitted GalleryOneissettohostit’sMarch show,‘SoftEdges.’Theshowwillfeature worksofartlikeCindyBeyer’swatercolor‘PurplePeoplePleasers,’above, andMaryBoydByrd’sacrylic,‘Traffic Pattern.’

shorelineinthebackground,andeven withthetonesinthewaterandwithin themoreprominentwhiteboatitself.

L esleyMcCaskill’sacrylic“Gliding OverthePond”utilizesthesoft-edge techniquetocreatethebeautyofthe heron’ssoftwhitefeatherscatchingthe sunlightonabrightday.

“Edgesorchestratehowtheviewer’s eyemovesthroughapainting,”organizersnoted.“Controltheedgesandyou controlthismovement.Edgesalsohelp toidentifytheareasofapaintingthat theartistwantstoemphasize,andthe secondarysupportingareasaswell.This canbeapowerfultooltoreinforcethe stor yapainterwishestoconvey—par-

ticularlyinanabstractpainting,where thenarrativecanbemoresubtleand subjective.”

InartistEileenOlson’sacrylicpainting“OdetoJoy,”anexplosionofnature’scolorsinspringinspiredOlsonto paintthismosaic-likeabstractinallits glory.

“Winteriswonderful,butspring bringsrejuvenationtomysoul,”she said.

InMaryBodeByrd’sacrylic“Traffic Pattern,”softedgesrevealtheplayof blackagainstgoldandivory.

GalleryOneisopendaily10a.m.to 4p.m.

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Alumniseeknominations for2023-24IRHS HallofFame

Doyouknowsomeonewhohas doneextraordinarythingsforthecommunityandtheworld?Didthatperson graduatefromIndianRiverHigh School?Whynotacknowledgethem andgivethemagifttheywillnotexpect bynominatingthemfortheHallof Fame?TheIRHSHallofFamecontinuestohonoralumniwhomakeoutstandingachievementsinthis communityandworld.

ThenominationdeadlineisFriday, March1,forthe2023-24HallofFame induction.Theselectioncommitteeis lookingforgraduateswhoshowgreat character,citizenshipandleadershipand whohavemadesignificantcontributionsintheirfieldandcommunity.The nomineemusthavegraduatedfromIndianRiverHighSchoolatleast10years priortothenomination.Thecandidates willbeevaluatedonachievementsand recognitionintheirchosenfields(inthe local,state,nationalorinternationalarenas).

Today’sstudentsarefollowingin greatfootsteps.Previousinducteesincludeeducators,legislators,artists,civic leaders,athletes,firstrespondersand more.They’vecomefromasnearas DagsboroandasfarasTexasand Michigan.Theidealcandidatewouldbe consideredarolemodelwhoselifeand workwillinspireIRHSstudentsinthe pursuitofexcellence.Nominationforms canbedownloadedat www.IRHSAlumni.com.Submissions includethenominationpaperwork,plus asecondrecommendationletterfrom another individual.Lateapplications willnotbeaccepted.Nominationswill becarefullyconsideredbyanimpartial selectioncommittee.

Thewinnerswillberecognizedwith anawardplaqueataspecialeventin 2024.

Thenominationandinduction processisfacilitatedbytheIndianRiver HighSchoolAlumniAssociation.The nonprofitgroupformedin2012toconnectalumni,whilesupportingandpromotingIRHS.IndianRiverHigh SchoolAlumniAssociationmeets monthlyandalwayswelcomesnew members.Visitwww.IRHSAlumni.com formoreinformation.

FuccinamedtoMontclair StateUniversityFall 2023Dean’sList

MontclairStateUniversityofficials recentlycongratulatedKiraFucciof MillsboroonbeingnamedtotheFall 2023Dean’sList.Fucciisalinguistics major.

Fucciwasamongmorethan6,000 RedHawksnamedtotheFall2023 Dean’sList.Toqualify,studentsmust earnaGPAof3.5orhigher.

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projects.Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresources arealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsareheldeveryother monthonselectFridaysat10:15am(no meetingsinSummer).Free,forages18plus,noregistrationneeded.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930(302)858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

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Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required. Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.librar y@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

Library’sarmchairtra velerprogramsarea funwaytoseephotos,hearstories,andfind outinformationaboutuniquedestinations acrosstheglobefromlibrarystaffandfellow communitymembers,heldat2p.m.Learn aboutwell-knownandlesser-knownattractions,food,andmore!Thismonthwewill hearfromClaireaboutIreland.Freeand opentoages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif s paceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

month. Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome. Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@n eedlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

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

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis

March18

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleasebringayoga matortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouare unabletogetontotheflooreasily,donot worry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareop-

delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.November’sbookis “NightoftheLivingRez”byMorganTalty. Booksareavailableforpickupeachmonth atthelibrary.

Music

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery

tionsforall!Registrationopensat10a.m. onMarch11andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE1993 0 Lights,Camera,Crime!— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogooditshouldbe criminal!Eachmoviescreeningwillfeature amoviebasedonatruecrimeorwillbea

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Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonl ineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepubliconSaturdaysfrom11a.m.to1 p.m.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Re sidents/History/TownMuseum.”

Faith

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

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truecrimedocumentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus.Registration andfilmtitleareavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

March19

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthissupport groupatSouthcoastalLibraryat11a.m. User smeettodiscussnewfeatures,share tips,andaskquestions.Attendinpersonor viaZoom.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat(302)858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learn aboutTaiChiasamind-bodyexercise consistingoffluid,slow,gentlemovements.MarianneWalch,MasterTrainer withtheTaiChiforHealthInstituteand Co-DirectoroftheSilverLot usTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach,Delaware,will leadafreebeginner'slevelTaiChiseries atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessions inthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth &BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Regis-

trationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycal ling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

March20

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppersSquareDanceClubisofferingfree squaredancelessonsattheOceanPines CommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m. Singlesandcouplesarewelcome.For moreinformation,call(908)229-8799or (302)222-4448,oremail barbcroos@gmail.com.

StoryTime— Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourchildinearlyliteracypracticesas wellasgettoknowotherfamilies inthearea,heldatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Foragesinfant-5.Free, registrationisnotrequired,but parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel atSouthcoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheir nextHappyBookersmeeting!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook.B ooksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This bookclubisnolongerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopetoseeyouin-person!This monthwewillbereading,Counterfeitby KristinChenRegistrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat(302)858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE.

p.m.,andgiveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistanceusingU.S.databases. Free,90-minutesession.Registrationis availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAve nue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookbookClub— Callingalljuniorchefs ingrades3-5!SouthCoastalLibraryis workingourwaythroughsection641.5 oftheDeweyDecimalsystem(that'sour cookbooksection!)We'lllearnkitchen basicsatthis5p.m.classasweindividuallychoosearecipetocreateand bringtothenextsession(wemeetthe thirdThursdayofeachmonth.)Aswe lookaheadtotastingotherstudent's dishes,we'lllearnhowtheymadethem aswellaswhattheylearne dfromtheir experiencecookingathome.Todaywe willbepresentingbreakfastfoodsand introducinglunchrecipes.Registration isrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat(302)858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE.

March22

SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass. Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyone lookingforaslowerflowpractice.We willlearnbreathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation. Pleasebringayogamatortowelfrom home.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyou areunabletogetontotheflooreasily, donotworry,wewillprovidechairs. Thereareo ptionsforall!Registration opensat11:15a.m.onMarch18andis availableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Coloring&CrosswordsClub— Theclub isopentoalladultsfor60minutes,and meetsonthefourthMondayofthe monthatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Relax,color,socializewit hothercommunitymembers,completecrosswords, word-finds,andpuzzles.Free,register athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

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

Monday, February 26

Gentle Yoga Flow 10—11:00 am

Join certified yoga instructor, Sarah Schaber, for a fun, free gentle yoga class.

Coloring & Crosswords for Adults 2—3:00 pm Relax, color, & socialize with other community members. Crosswords, word-finds, & puzzles also available.

Tuesday, February 27

Follow-Along Watercolor with Creative Bug 2—4:00 pm

Join us at the library for a fun, free watercolor followalongclass using Creative Bug!

PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

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

Wednesday, February 28

Time 10:30—11:30 am

Kids

Cricut Mug Stickers for Ages 10—17 3—6:30 pm

Decorate the mug you got from the Grab & Go Chocolate Therapy kit with a DIY vinyl sticker using the

Friday, March 1

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrime loveroranaspiringdetective?Join SouthCoastalLibraryat5p. m.fora 105-minutetabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements, etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages14-Adult.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

March21

DelawareLiteracy— AAUWishosting “BuildingRelationshipswithRehoboth ArtLeague”atBigFishGrillRehoboth from11a.m.to1:30p.m.Thespeaker isSarahGanter,executivedirector.

One-on-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsure howtogetstarted?NancyN.willwalk youthroughgettingstartedwithAncestry.comatSouthCoastalLibraryat2

EstatePlanning&ElderLaw— Attorney KathleenDelacy,instructorwiththe DelawareMoneySchool,willgiveafree, educational90-minutepresentationon howtogetstartedwithestate planning atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Potentialspointsofdiscussioninclude Wills,Trusts,PowerofAttorney, Guardianships,ElderLaw,Medicaidand overallestateplanning.Registrationis encouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

March23

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab& GoSTEMKitsforchildrenandtweens courtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringa uniquethemeeachmonth,March’skit focusesontheupcomingApril8solar eclipse.Kitsarefreeandavailablefor pick-upatthecirculationdeskwhile supplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us(302)858-5518.

March25

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,at

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learn aboutTaiChiasamind-bodyexercise consistingoffluid,slow,gentlemovements.MarianneWalch,MasterTrainer withtheTaiChiforHealthInstituteand C o-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach,Delaware,will leadafreebeginner'slevelTaiChiseries atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessions inthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth &BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://south coastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBea ch,DE

FenwickIslandLighthousetalksetforFeb.24

TheLewesPublicLibraryandthe ZwaanendaelMuseumwillwelcome WinnieandTracyLewis,descendants ofFenwickIslandLighthouseKeeper WilliamEdwardPepper,forapresentationaboutthehistoryofthelighthouse onSaturday,Feb.24,at5p.m.atthelibrary,111AdamsAvenueinLewes. Theeventwillalsostreamliveonline viaZoom.

TheFenwickIslandLighthousehad beeninoperationforonlyadecade whenWilliamEdwardPepperwasassignedasanassistantlighthousekeeper in 1869,apositionheheldfor16years. Morethanacenturylater,hisgreatgreat-great-granddaughter,Winnie Lewis,becamepresidentoftheNew

FriendsoftheFenwickIslandLighthouse,dedicatedtomaintainingand preservingtheiconiclandmark.

WinnieLewiswillbejoinedbyher daughterTracyforthediscussion,the lastinstallmentinthe“HistoryRevival: CoastalChronicles”eventseries.The serieswascreatedthroughapartnership betweentheLewesLibraryandthe ZwaanendaelMuseumtobring Delaware’smaritimehistorytolifewith lectures,musicandhistoricaltheater performances.

Registrationisrequired.Visit lewes.lib.de.usorcallthelibraryat (302)645-2733.Atregistration,participantswillbeaskedtoselectin-person orvirtualattendance.

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Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onTuesday,Feb.27,2024,at theWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del., wheretheviewingwillbeginat10 a.m.Intermentwillfollowatthe MillsboroCemetery,360E.State StreetinMillsboro.Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsmaybe madetoDelawareHospice,100PatriotsWay,Milford,DE19963.CondolencesmaybeleftonHudson’slife memorialwebpageatwww.watsonfh.com,orthefamilysuggests plantingatreeinhermemory.

RobertJoseph‘Bob’Kemp,59

RobertJoseph“Bob”Kemp,59,of OceanView,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyathishomeonTuesday,Feb.13, 2024,afteravaliantbattlewithcancer. BornonDec.22,1964,atGeorgetown HospitalinWashington,D.C.,hewas thesonofJoanC.Kempandthelate JosephM.Kemp.

HeattendedNorthwesternHigh

SchoolinHyattsville,Md.,andgraduatedwithadegreeinchemicalengineeringfromtheUniversityof Mar yland,wherehewasalsothepresidentoftheuniversity’schapterofthe AmericanInstituteofChemicalEngineers.HethenrelocatedtoCalifornia topursuehisdreamofacareerinacting.Duringhistimethere,hestudied musicaltheateranddanceatthe AmericanConservatoryTheater,and starredinanumberofperformancesin SanFranciscoandLosAngeles,includingastintonthehitseries“Baywatch.”Mostimportantly,hemadea numberoflifelongfriendsalongthe waywhosecompanionshiphecherished.

Hisjourneyeventuallybroughthim backtotheEastCoast,wherehecontinuedhisactingcareeratDickens ParlourTheatre.Healsostarredintelevisionandradiocommercialsforthe cardealershipforwhichheworked.In doingso,hebecamealocalcelebrity, recognizedwhereverhewentforhis signature“Guaranteed!”tagline.

Mostofall,though,hewillberememberedforhiseasysmile,contagiouslaugh,zestforlifeandincredible sense ofhumor.Hewasdevotedtohis

familyandfriends,nevermissingan opportunitytoshowkindnessorcompassiontoanother.Hewasthebrightestlightinanyroomheenteredand madethosearoundhimfeelimmediatelyatease.Hetrulynevermeta stranger,andwillbemissedbyallwho knewandlovedhim.

Kempwasprecededindeathbyhis father,Joseph.Heissurvivedbyhis belovedmother,Joan;hisbrothers Steve(andhiswife,Pam),Joe,Mike (and hiswife,Wanda);andhissister Cathy.Heisalsosurvivedbyeight niecesandnephews;eightgreat-nieces and-nephews;andcountlessfriends.

Visitorsweretobereceivedon Tuesday,Feb.20,atMelson’sFuneral HomeinOceanView,Del.,andon Wednesday,Feb.21,2024,atOur LadyofGuadalupeChurchnear Frankford,Del.AFuneralMassof ChristianBurialwastofollowaton Wednesday,Feb.21,2024,withintermentimmediatelyaftertheMass,at GateofHeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del.ACelebrationofLifereceptionwastobeheldafterwardat CrippleCreekGolf&CountryClub nearDagsboro.Inlieuofflowers,the familyrequestedthatcontributions

maybemadeinKemp’smemorytoSt. JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalby visiting,www.stjude.org.Condolences canbemadebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnVandergriftKinsleyJr.,77

JohnVandergriftKinsleyJr.graduatedtoheavenonFeb.14,2024,at homeinSeaford,Del.,surroundedby his family,afterahard-foughtbattle withlymphoma.Hewas77.Thesonof JohnandIolaBardsleyKinsley,hewas borninPhiladelphiain1946.Hegrew upinNewtownSquarebeforemoving withhisparentstoFlorida.

DuringtheVietnamWar,heserved intheU.S.NavyaboardtheU.S.S.Vulcan,stationedinNorfolk,Va.In1967, hemarriedCarolJeanThompsonin RoyalOak,Md.KinsleybecameaprofessionalfirefighterinLantana,Fla.,in 1970andbecameoneofthefirstnationallyregisteredparamedics.Hecontinuedtoworkasanelectricianon off-dutydays.

In1980,theKinsleysmovedto TilghmanIsland,Md,whereKinsley builtahomenexttohisparents’house, doingalmostalltheworkhimself.He openedanelectricalcontractingbusinessandlaterwasaparamedicatFort Meade,Md.

In1990,Kinsleybecameoneofthe firstparamedicsinSussexCounty,Del., relocatedtoSeafordandhelpedbuild thecounty’sEmergencyMedicalServices. Heretiredin2008asdivision manager.

Hewasrememberedasagenerous andtalentedmanwhowasabletofinda solution,onestepatatime,forany problemexceptthediseasethattookhis life.

Kinsleywasprecededindeathbyhis parentsandbyaninfantsister,Diane. Heissurvivedbyhiswife,Carol;ason, JohnV.KinsleyIIIanddaughter-inlove,DianaKinsley;adaughter,ElisabethK.“Lisa”Wileandson-in-love AndyWile;fivegrandchildren,Vaughn W illenberger,MatthewRitter,Evan andErikKinsley,andAbigailWile;and fourgreat-grandchildren.

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AcelebrationofKinsley’slifewasto beheldatCrossroadCommunity Church,20684StateForestRoad, Georgetown,Del.,onMonday,Feb.19, 2024.Intermentwillbeheldlater,at SpringHillCemeteryinWagram,N.C. Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybe madetoFirefighterCancerSupport (firefightercancersupport.org),St.Jude Children’sResearchHospitalorthe TunneltoTowersFoundation.Kinsley’s lifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Kathleen‘Kat’ MurraySimpson,59

Kathleen“Kat”MurraySimpson, 59,ofSelbyville,Del.,beloved daughter,mother,wife,sister,aunt andfriend,passedawayonThursday,

Feb.15,2024,inthecompanyof lovedones.BornOct.26,1964,to CarolynMurrayHudsonandDonald Hudson,andalsoknownas“Bean” and“KK,”shegrewupontheEasternShoreofMaryland,withfour siblings.

ShegraduatedfromSalisbury StateUniversitywithbothherundergraduateandmaster’sdegreesin education,andtaughtatShowellElementaryandBerlinIntermediate schools.ShemetJaySimpsonat StephenDecaturHighSchoolin Berlin,Md.,andtheymarriedin 1989atSalemUnitedMethodist ChurchinSelbyville.Theyhadtwo children,JoshuaDonaldandAbigail Kathleen.Shehomeschooledher childrenanddidsowellthatthey’re nowpursuingmaster’sanddoctorate degrees.

Simpsonservedherchurch, CoastalCommunityChurchin

Berlin,andvariouslocalchurches throughteachingvacationBible school,leadingkids’groups,participatinginBiblestudiesandinmany otherbehind-the-scenesways.

Shelovedtheoutdoors.Shegrew berriesinherbackyard,couldtell youthenameofanyflowerorplant, lovedspendingtimeinFenwickIsland,Del.,andwasamemberofthe DelawareBeekeepersAssociation. Herlovedonesrememberherasthe onewhoalwaysaddedasparkto familygatherings,madethebest desserts,putonafreshpotofcoffee forvisitorswhodroppedby,andwas alwaysinthemiddleofanewcraft, projectorrecipe.

Shewillbemissedgreatlybyher familyandfriends.

Simpsonissurvivedbyher mother,CarolynHudson;herhusband,Jay;herchildren,Joshuaand Abigail;hersiblings,DavidHudson,

MarkHudson,CynthiaTurnerand SusanZimm;andmanyniecesand nephews.Shelovedherfamilyand herLord.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat noononSaturday,Feb.24,2024,at CoastalCommunityChurch,10900 OceanGateway,Berlin,Md.,wherea visitationwillbeheldfrom10a.m. tonoon.TheburialservicewillfollowatRedmen’sCemetery,59-65 CemeteryRoad,Selbyville,Del.The reception,followingtheburial,will beattheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companyfirehall,30NMain Street,Selbyville.Inlieuofflowers, donationsinSimpson’smemorymay bemadetoCoastalCommunity ChurchortoLivingStonesChurch inSalisbury,Md.Condolencesmay besenttothefamilyorbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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FRIDAY

Fire Country (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

Midway through his five-year prison sentence, Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) still wants to prove himself in the prison’s firefighting program. His dedication and courage put him on a fast track to setting things right and making his town forget his past.

20/20 (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

An award-winning program and a staple for the network, this series features unforgettable, character-driven true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories.

SATURDAY

Where Is Wendy Williams? (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

All she ever wanted was to be famous. And for a very long time, she was. This two-part documentary follows radio and television host Wendy Williams over the past two years as she navigates health issues, career setbacks and financial guardianship.

NBA Basketball (7) WMDT 8:30 p.m.

It’s finally a match-up that is worth paying attention to as Jayson Tatum and the red-hot Boston Celtics travel to Madison Square Garden to take on OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks. Both teams are looking to rule the Eastern Conference.

SUNDAY

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Set after the conclusion of “The Walking Dead,” this series premiere sees Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) attempt to find each other in a world that will never be the same. Pollyanna McIntosh returns as Jadis Stokes.

CSI: Vegas (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

With the entire existence of the crime lab at stake, a brilliant team of first-class forensic investigators are joined by old friends to combat this threat. Moreover, they must balance this threat with serving the citizens of Sin City.

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(28) ESPN SportsCenter NBA (N) NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves(N)(Live) Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers(N) (29) ESPN2 ESPN BET Live College Basketball Auburn at Tennessee(N)(Live) College Basketball Alabama at Ole Miss(N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live)

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MONDAY

The Voice (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

This season premiere adds a twist as an all-new roster of talented vocalists hopes to capture America’s heart and ears. The first-ever coaching duo, Dan + Shay, join fellow returning coaches Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper and John Legend.

NCIS

(6) WBOC 9 p.m.

As Season 21 continues, Naval Criminal Investigative Service Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) leads his team in investigating troubling crimes connected to the Navy and Marine Corps. Incidents range from murder to espionage to even terrorism.

Deal or No Deal Island (11) WBAL 9:30 p.m.

Thirteen players travel to the enigmatic Banker’s private island to compete in a season-long competition. The iconic briefcases are back, but are hidden around the island in this reimagining of the “Deal or No Deal” format. Joe Manganiello hosts.

TUESDAY

The Floor

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

When everything is up in the air, the floor holds all the answers. Racing towards the conclusion of this game show’s historic first season, this new episode sees host Rob Lowe tossing out some tricky trivia questions for the remaining 17 players.

Shogun (21) FX 10 p.m.

Based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, this series follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) during the year 1600. While fighting for his survival, Toranaga finds a shipwrecked European ship, which turns the tables on the balance of power.

Lost U-Boats of WWII (45) HIST 10:05 p.m.

In this series premiere, treasure hunter Darrel Miklos and his team head off to solve a mystery from World War II. Their goal: find the vast fortune the Nazis looted during the war. This fortune is now estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

WEDNESDAY

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

It’s been a season to remember thanks to the ongoing drama between Kyle Richards, Sutton Stracke, Garcelle Beauvais and the rest of the ladies. The first part of this reunion episode offers a few mea culpas, but expect more shade to be thrown.

We Are Family (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Hosted by the hilarious Anthony Anderson and his real-life mother, Doris Bowman, the final episode from this game show’s inaugural season airs, seeing the final six singers perform show-stopping solos and duets with their hidden famous relatives.

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (21) FX 10 p.m.

Well, that escalated quickly. Infamous novelist Truman Capote’s (Tom Hollander) Black and White Ball should be the party to top all parties. However, his act of betrayal has the Swans seeing red as they plan his banishment and destruction.

THURSDAY

Law & Order (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

In the latest episode of this crime procedural, follow the stories of the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys that prosecute the offenders. Hugh Dancy, Oldelya Halevi, Camryn Manheim, Mehcad Brooks and Reid Scott star.

Summer House (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

The sand and surf of Montauk, N.Y., is calling the resident as they dial the drama up to 11. First, Kyle and Carl have nowhere to hide. Then, Mya talks to Lindsay about LA. Plus, Ciara comes home. And finally, Gabby chases her number one prospect.

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TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ basketballteamcompletedtheir20232024regularseasonwitha74-28lossto visitingHenlopenConferencerivalSussexCentralonTuesday,Feb.20.

TheIndians(3-17)fellbehind20-3 afteronequarterand43-6atintermission.

SeniorguardJeremiahDennisled theGreen&Goldwith12pointsinhis finalhighschoolcontest.

SeniorforwardChanceMcBrideAllenscored12ofhisgame-high15 points inthefirstquarterforthe

IRboys’basketballdropsseasonfinaletoSussexCentral

Cam’RonPurnellcameoffthebenchto add12pointstotheSussexCentralattack.

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Woodbridgegrabbeda29-16leadby halftimeandcoastedtoa68-33victory overhostIndianRiverinaHenlopen ConferencematchuponFriday,Feb.16. JuniorforwardJi’KareBanksledthe BlueRaiderswith13points.Senior guardTraciJohnsonadded12points, whilesophomoreguardMalachiHayes addedninemarkersasWoodbridge completedatwo-gamesweepofthe

seasonseries.

SeniorguardJeremiahDennisled theIndianswith12points.

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TheIndianshadtheirsharp-shooters’eyesinclearfocus.

IndianRiver’soutsidemarksmen combinedtodrainatotalof16threepointshotsenroutetoa73-18HenlopenConferencevictoryoverhost SussexAcademyonThursday,Feb.15.

ThetriumphsnappedIRSD’ssevengamelosingstreak.

The Green&Golddefensewasalso

intopform,shuttingouttheSeahawks inthesecondquarterenroutetotaking acommanding46-11advantageintointermission.

SophomoreguardAlexBehornerled IRwithagame-high15pointsafter connectingonfivejumpersfrombeyond thethree-pointarc.Sophomoreguard Tay’vonRoundsadded12pointswhile seniorJeremiahDennischippedinwith 11markersastheIndianscompleteda sweepofthetwo-gameseasonseries.

SophomoreforwardIrwinSickerled the Seahawkswithsixpoints,while freshmanguardRyanDostaladdedfive markers.

GoldenKnights(13-6).Seniorforward

SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•CarlaVarisco IndianRiver’sTay’vonRounds,left,getssandwichedbetweenSussexCentral’s DavidMakerandKyleCustisduringfirsthalfofthegameTuesday.IR’sJacobKillen, aboveright,brieflycatchestheballbeforeitgetsloose.

February23,2024

VolleyballstandoutWilkinscommitstoNotreDameofMaryland

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shewasthelastlineofdefenseonthe IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’volleyball team.

Asaresult,seniorliberoJadeWilkinsrecentlysignedhercommitmenttostudyand playwomen’svolleyballatNotreDameof MarylandUniversityinBaltimore.

Wilkinshelpedspearheadherteam’s late-seasonfive-gamewinningstreakthat enabledthemtofinishtheregularseasonat 8-7andreachtheirsecondstraightDIAA stateplayoffs.

Sheprovidedtimelyleadershipand steadyplayservingandsavingopponents’ shots.Wilkinsledtheteamwith235digs fortheseason,enroutetoearningFirst TeamAllHenlopenConferencehonors.

Hereisherinspiringstoryabouther journeytomakeanimpressivecollegecommitment.

JadeWilkins

Hometown: OceanView

Schoolthatyouarecommittingto:Notre DameofMarylandUniversity,aprivate CatholicinstitutionlocatedinBaltimore, Md.TheGatorsareanNCAADivisionIII memberoftheUnitedEastConference.

Whatsportareyoucommittingtoplay? Women’svolleyball.

Playerspecifics: Wilkinsisa5-foot-3, right-hand-dominantliberovolleyballathlete.

Nameofthecoachwhorecruitedyou: NotreDameofMarylandUniversity women’svolleyballheadcoachHenryDeTitta.

Describeyourrelationshipwithyour collegecoach: “I’vemaintainedcontactwith CoachDeTittaforawhile,”saidWilkins.

“He’sattendedseveralofmytournamentsto watchmeinaction,andalwayshassomethinggoodtosayaboutmyplayonthe court.Ithinkwearebuildinganamazing coach-and-playerrelationship.”

Whatsubjectwillyoumajorin? Nursing.

Pleasedescribetheemotionsyouare feelingaboutyourcommitment: “Ifeel overjoyedwiththeprocess.It’sexcitingand extremelyrewarding.Myfamilyismy biggestsupportsystem,andtheyalllovethe schoolasmuchasIdo.IbelieveIwouldn’t bewhereIamnowwithoutmyfamilyand Godhelpingtoguidemeintherightdirectionforthisnextchapterofmylife.”

Whataboutthisschoolappealstoyou? “Ilovethateveryonetreatsyoulikeyoumatter.AssoonasIwalkedontothecampusfor thefirsttime,peoplegreetedmelikeI’ve knownthemforever.Ialsoreallylovethe nursingfacility.”

Pleasedescribethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,AthleticDirector ToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc.: “IhavereceivedmoresupportthanIcould everaskforfromeveryone.Allofmy coacheshavetaughtmewellandmademea betterplayer.IthankToddFuhrmannforall ofhishardworkinmakingmyexperienceof

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playingatIndianRiversofulfilling,justas muchasmycoacheshave.Theadministrationhasalwaysbeeninmycornertosupport me,whichissomethingIwillalwaysbe gratefulfor.”

Pleasedescribethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourfamily: “Ihavereceivedan extremeamountofsupportfrommyfamily. Mymom,MelissaPerdue,hasattended everygametocheermeon.Sohavefamily memberslikemyfather,JayWilkins,stepfatherBrandonPerdue,stepmotherCrissy Carpenter,brothersChaseAtkinsandChad Messick,andgrandmotherSandyBarr.Ialwaysheardtheminthestands,nomatter howloudthegymnasiumgot.Theywere veryhelpfulinmydecisiontochoosethe rightcollegeforme,andIcouldn’tbemore gratefulandblessedtohavethembymy side.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “Iplantoearn mybachelor’sofscienceinnursingdegree andbecomeaneonatalnurse.I’vealwayshad apassionforhelpinginfants,anditwillalwaysbesomethingIholdclosetomyheart.”

Finalthoughts: “Ijustwanttothank everyonewhohassupportedmeinthisnew chapterI’mtakingon.Iamsogratefuland thankfultoeveryonewhohasbeenwithme onthisjourney.”

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Sophomore/Unified Basketball

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IRHSUnifiedbasketballbuiltonteamworkandfriendship

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

‘Thereisnofeeling betterthanhelping someoneelse.’

—TreyHill, IRHSUnifiedbasketball student-athlete

Hedrainedahighlightreel-worthy three-pointjumperfromnearmidcourt.

ButforpointguardChaseRuley,his Unifiedbasketballteammates’smilingfaces meanmuchmoretohimthanthatmemorablelong-rangebasket.

“MyUnifiedteammateswillalways haveaspecialplaceinmyheart,”saidRuley, anoutstandingIndians’baseballplayerduringthespring.“Ialwaysstrivetobeagood rolemodelformyteammates,andIenjoy supportingtheteamanywayIcan.”

Ruley,hisbaseballcolleaguesTreyHill andQuinnMicciche,fieldhockeyleading scorerBaylieWilliamson,golfcompetitor LukeWilliamsandgirls’softballplayerJillianCoulbournareeachthrilledtoplay helpfulroleswiththeirUnifiedteammates. Theyarejoinedbytheteam’sstudentmanagers:sophomoresHaydenThomas(boys’ lacrosse),JosephTaglientiandReeceForrey

(girls’soccer),andjuniorsLukeHitchens (boys’lacrosse)andAnnaWiest(girls’volleyball).

Theyaretheteam’spartners—orbuddies—whoassist,practicewithandcompetealongsidetheirUnifiedteammates. TheIndians’teamincludesfreshmenKatelynTaylorandKe’NiyaMitchell,sophomoresZakiDrummond,JohnProctor,Kyle BennetchandBraydenBennetch,juniors ElmerHernandezandDonaldLingo,and seniorAlexGomez.

TheIndians,whohavebuilta6-0wonlostrecordheadingintotheregular-season finaleatCaesarRodneyonTuesday,Feb. 20,arehopingtobringhomeaDIAAstate championshipatopthe14-teamcircuit.

UnifiedSportsispartofapartnership betweentheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociationandSpecialOlympicsof Delaware.Itreflectsauniquebondbetweenstudentswithandwithoutdisabilitieswhocompetetogetheronthesame teamintheUnifiedSportsdivisionthatin-

cludesfootballinthefallandtrack-andfieldinthespring.Student-athletesmaintainamutualrespectforoneanother, gainingacceptanceandacelebrationfor eachindividual’sstrengthsandchallenges.

“BeingontheUnifiedbasketballteam meansalottome,”saidHill,whoprovides theteamwithstrongreboundingandball handling.“Ifeellikearolemodel,someone theotherkidslookupto.Atfirst,Iwasjust thinkingaboutplayingbasketball.Butit hasbecomealotbiggerthanthattome. Thebestpartisseeingthestudentswith disabilitieslaughandsmile.Thereisno feelingbetterthanhelpingsomeoneelse.I loveinteractingwiththekidsandmaking themfeelincluded.Iwouldlovetomake thesportmorepopular,withmoreteams andspectators.”

Second-yearheadcoachJamaalBivens considershisresponsibilityarewardingexperience.

“We’vebeenabletobuildanauthenticallyacceptedcultureinourschoolthrough theUnifiedbasketballteam,”saidBivens,a 1999graduateofIRHSwhoservesasa communityliaisonfortheschool.“The prideinallthingsUnifiediscontagious, andI’mthankfultobeapartofit.Wehope peopleinthecommunitywouldconsider attendingagametosupportthisphenomenalprogramandourwonderfulstudent-

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CoastalPoint•MikeStern PointguardChaseRuleyisflankedbyElmerHernandez(left)andDonaldLingo (right).

athletes.”

AssistantcoachLoriannSentmansaid beingapartofthisteamhashadahuge impactonherlife.

“Watchingstudentsbecomingconfident bothonandoffthecourtwillneverget old,”saidSentman,whoisinhersixthseasonofcoachingIR’sUnifiedsquad.

“Thingslikeacceptanceandinclusioncan’t betaughttohighschoolstudentsinthe classroom.Buttheycanbetaughtonthe Unifiedbasketballcourt,whichmakesthis programsoimportantforthecommunity.”

Sentmangivesamplecredittothe schooladministration’sdedicationtoand supportofUnifiedsports.

“I’mverythankfultoourathleticdirector,ToddFuhrmann,”saidSentman,who teachesspecialeducationstudentsatIRHS. “Wewouldn’thavethisopportunityfor thesestudentswithouthisefforts.”

Theteam’sstudent-athletes,whoare alsocoachedbyassistantmentorsAllison WrightandGlenTuckmantel,recently sharedtheirthoughtsaboutbeingapartof thistalentedsquad.

WhatdoesbeingontheIRHSUnified basketballteammeantoyou?

•“Beingonthisteamisstupendous,becauseIgetexcitedforthegamesandpractices.Ilikespendingtimewiththeother kidsontheteam.Iamhappythereisa Unifiedteam,becauseIenjoybeingpartof ateam.”—JohnProctor,sophomore

•“Beingonthisteamhasallowedmeto findmyplaceinthisschool.Thecoaches makemefeelimportantandlikeIbelong.” —BraydenBennetch,sophomore

•“I’veneverbeenonasportsteambefore.ThisisimportanttomebecauseIreallyliketheotherkidsontheteam.They arefriendlyandincludeme.Ridingthebus withmyfriendstotheawaygamesisalot offun.”—Ke’NiyaMitchell,freshman

•“Itenablesmetohelpthestudents withdisabilities.Thebestpartishowmuch funitiswhenwewingamesandtheteam getsallhypedup.”—LukeWilliams, sophomore,golf

•“It’sledmetomakenewfriendships withpeoplewhosharethesamelovefor sportsasIdo.Thebestpartisworkingwith otherkidswhentheymayneedassistance.” JillianCoulbourn(junior,girls’softball)

•“Bybeingamemberofthisteam,my groupoffriendshasgrown.”—KyleBennetch,sophomore

•“I’mhappytoseekidswithdisabilities beabletobethestarsandwingames.”— BaylieWilliamson,sophomore,field hockey

•“Ilikebeingontheteambecausemy partners,likeAnnaWiestandReeceForrey,helpmedobetter.I’vemadealotof newfriends.”—KatelynTaylor,freshman

Howhasyourparticipationimpacted yourhighschoolexperience?

•“NevergivingupissomethingI’ve

IRUnifiedbasketballsuffersfirstlossinregular-seasonfinale

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

CaesarRodneyhandedthevisitingIndianRiverHighSchoolUnifiedbasketballteamitsfirstlossof theseason,37-31,onTuesday,Feb. 20.

TheIndians(6-1)wereheldto fourfourth-quarterpointsbyatough Riders’defense.IndianRiverentered thatsessiontrailingtheirhosts28-27 andwereunabletotakecontrolof thegame.

SeniorcenterQuinnMiccicheled theIndianswith10points,while sophomoreforwardBraydenBennetchaddedeightmarkers.Junior forwardElmerHernandezandsophomorepowerforwardZakiDrummondtalliedfourmarkersapiece.

FreshmanforwardBrayden RobinsonledtheRiderswitha game-high19points.

CaesarRodney(10-1),Dover(51)andIndianRiverfinishedina three-waytiefortheregular-season title.Allthreesquadsqualifiedfor theDIAAstateplayofftournament.

IndianRiver26,Dover25

Hewasthekingofthelowpost.

SophomorepowerforwardZaki Drummondscoredagame-high12 points,includingthreebasketsfrom closerangeinthefourthquarter,to leadtheIndianRiverUnifiedbasketballteamtoa26-25HenlopenConferencevictoryoverpreviously undefeatedDoveronThursday,Feb. 15.

Thesophomorepowerforward’s finalbucket,with1:30remainingin regulation,gavetheIndiansa26-24 leadthattheymaintainedinthefinal frenziedminuteofplay.Drummond’s previousbasketofthefourthstanza hadpulledIRSDevenat24-24with 2:27lefttoplayinfrontofanearcapacitycrowd.

TheIndianstrailed10-6afterone quarter,14-13athalftimeand19-18 afterthreequarters.

IndianRiverjuniorforwardTrey HillandsophomoreforwardsJohn ProctorandBraydenBennetcheach contributedfourpoints.

JuniorforwardJerinJohnsonled theSenatorswithninepoints,while sophomoreguardRamseyRobinson addedeightmarkers.

IRgirlsbasketballwinstwostraightathome

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•CarlaVarisco SussexCentral’sKaileyMiddletonand IndianRiver’sAbigailBertlingtumble overballduringthesecondhalfofTuesdaynightsgame.IndianRiverwon4732againsttheSussexCentralGolden Knights.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’basketballteamregisteredapair ofHenlopenConferencetriumphs ontheirhomecourt.

JuniorguardMyaWhittington scoredagame-high16pointstolead theIndianspastSussexCentral,4732,onTuesday,Feb.20.Sophomore forwardsJaylaHudsonandTiarra Watersadded14andsixpoints,respectively.

TheIndians(10-9overall,8-7in conferenceplay)trailedtheGolden Knights,12-11,afteronequarterbeforeoutsourcingtheirvisitors,16-3, inthesecondsessiontotakea27-15 leadintointermission.TheIndians led38-26afterthreeperiods.

SophomoreguardLaniahWright ledtheGoldenKnightswith12 points,andfreshmanguardAva Brockaddedninemarkers.

IRHSwassettofinishitsregular seasonatWoodbridgeonWednesday,Feb.21,afterCoastalPointpress timethisweek.

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TheIndiansjumpedouttoa24-8 halftimeleadandcompletedatwogamesweepoftheseasonseriesby defeatingvisitingSussexAcademy 43-24inaHenlopenConference gameonThursday,Feb.15.

WhittingtonledtheIndianswith 12pointsandfourassists,andHudsonadded10markers,ninerebounds andfourblockedshots.Sophomore guardAbbyBertlingaddedeight points,nineassistsandthreesteals. Waterspulledsixboards.

“Defensively,weheldanotheropponentunder30points,”saidhead coachRonDukes.“Andwedida betterjobofrecognizingtheopponent’sshootersanddriverstothe basket.Iwaspleasedwithhowactive wewere—especiallyAbby,whowas veryfocusedtheentiregame.”

JuniorguardFalishaAmisialled theSeahawkswith10points.

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Hestands5-foot-9.

Hisexpressivefaceusuallyemitsa smile.

Butdon’tletthatfoolyou.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolsenior standoutgrapplercanshootamovein theblinkofaneye.

He’lltakedownhisopponentandpin therival’sshoulderstothemat.

Worstcase,he’lloverpowerhisrival torecordatriumphviadecision.

Four-yearIRHSvarsitywrestler AngelMora-Salashasmadeahighschoolcareerofdoingthis.

Youcouldfillasmallwrestlingarena withtheindividualswhomhehasdefeated.

Hisimpressive94-42careerwon-lost recordincludesa24-8performanceasa senior.HeisgearingupfortheHenlopenConferencechampionshipson Feb.23-24atSussexCentralHigh School.

Hehopestousetheconferencemeet asaspringboardtobecomeafour-time DIAAstatetourneyqualifier.Thestate meetisscheduledforMarch1-2atCape HenlopenHighSchool.

“I’mhopingtoearnmy100thcareer winattheHenlopenConferencematch andqualifyforthestatetournament,” saidthelikableMora-Sala,whowrestles inthe144-poundand150-poundweight classes.“Ialsowanttoimproveonmy

seventh-placefinishattheDIAAstate meetlastyear.Toaccomplishthis,I’m workingonmytechniquewhenmaking movesandamalsoimprovingmyconditioning.”

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Whenthetwocombatantsawaitthe referee’scue,thereisnowheretorunor hide.

Thecompetitorsareinveryclose quartersonthemat.Thepopularmartial artandcombatsportrequirescompetitorstoestablishapositionofadvantage byemployingvarioustechniquesthatadheretotherules.Theyincludeclinch

fighting,throwsandtakedowns,joint locksand,ultimately,pinningtheopponent.

Apinisachievedthemomentthe winningwrestlerholdstheiropponent’s shoulderstothemat.

Mora-Salasisawhirlingdervishwho combineshisstrength,agilityandtechniquewithacreativeflairforshooting hismovesandreversingintoaposition ofdominance.Hehasperfectednotonly hisphysicalapproachtothesportbutthe strategicfactorsthatenablehimtooutsmartopponentsandgaintheadvantage. TheSelbyvilleresidentbegan

learnedasamemberofthisteam.The teamhasallowedmetogettoknowmore peopleatschoolandconnectwiththem.” —ElmerHernandez,junior

•“Ireallyenjoycomingtoschoolmore nowbecauseIamapartoftheteam.”— KatelynTaylor,freshman

•“Beingontheteamkeepsmemotivatedtokeeppracticingandstayingonthe righttrack.Mycoachesareamazing.Iappreciatealloftheirpatienceandkindness.” —Ke’NiyaMitchell,freshman

•“Thisexperiencehasremindedme howimportantitistohaveagoodattitude. Watchingtheplayoffgamelastyearagainst CapeHenlopenreallymademewantto jointhisteam.Iamsogladmyteamhas acceptedme.”—BraydenBennetch,sophomore

•“Iwasn’tsurehowIwouldfeelabout beingonthisteam,butIloveitandam nowopentotryingnewthings.”—Baylie Williamson,sophomore,fieldhockey

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wrestlinginelementaryschool.Hisfamily,whichattendsmostofhismatches, includeshisolderbrotherArturoMoraSalas(IRHSClassof2017).

“MybrotherArturowrestledhereat

•“It’senabledmetopromoteinclusivity anddevelopteamworkskills.”—Jillian Coulbourn,junior,girls’softball

•“It’shelpedmeunderstandandgetto knowotherkids.Manypeoplemayjudge thembuthaveneverbeenintheirshoes. Beingwiththemeverydayhasopenedmy eyes.It’staughtmetoneverjudgeothers.” —TreyHill(junior,baseball)

•“It’staughtmeandmyteammatesto bekindtoeveryonewhethertheyhavea disabilityornot.”—LukeWilliams(golf)

Whathasbeenyourfondestmemory?

•“Scoringeightpointsinthewin againstCapeHenlopen—itmademy familyproud.”—Ke’NiyaMitchell,freshman

•“Myfirstgameofmyfreshmanyear, whenIscoredmyfirstthree-pointbasket.” —ElmerHernandez(junior)

•“Goingtomyfirstcollegebasketball gameattheUniversityofMaryland— EasternShorewithourUnifiedteam.”— KyleBennetch,sophomore

•“Watchingtheotherfemaleathletes growtheirconfidenceandabilitytoplay

IndianRiver,andhepushesmetodomy bestinschoolandinwrestling,”said AngelMora-Salas,whobegangrappling whenheattendedelementaryschool. “Hereallyhelpsmealot.Iplantogo intothecontractingbusinesswithArturo afterIgraduatethisspring.”

Mora-Salasalsocreditsthecoaching staffatIRHSwith“helpingmebecome

thegame.”—JillianCoulbourn(junior, girls’softball)

•“Makingmyfirstcareerbasketatthe gameagainstMilford.Ialsohadfuneating atChik-fil-AinMillsborowithmy coachesaftergoingtotheTVshow‘DelmarvaLife.’”—KatelynTaylor,freshman

•“TravelingasateamtotheTVshow ‘DelmarvaLife.’Itwaswonderfultobe withmyteammatesandtheTVcrew.”— ChaseRuley(junior,baseball)

•“Thepre-gamespeecheswhenwediscusshowwewon’tbedisrespected.Itgets thekidsfiredupandreadytoplay.”—Trey Hill(junior,baseball)

Howhasthisexperiencecarriedover intootherareasofyourlife?

•“Theimportanceofteamworkhas givenmeachancetoworktogetherwith others.Irememberthatineverydaylife.”— BraydenBennetch,sophomore

•“Stayingpositiveandhavingagood attitudeonandoffthecourt.”—Ke’Niya Mitchell,freshman

•“It’staughtmealotaboutlifeandhas givenmeanewviewontheworld.”—

abetterwrestler.Eachcoachhasalotof experience,”saidAngelMora-Salas, whosementorsincludeheadcoachJeff WindishandassistantsVinnyColombo, RustyWallace,SteveWilkinson,Phil TownsendandRashadStratton.“They haveeachtaughtmealotabouthowto besuccessfulonthemat.”

Windishsaidheisimpressedwith

ChaseRuley(junior,baseball)

•“Learningaboutdetermination.Seeing thingsthroughonthecourtcarriesoverto mylearningintheclassroom.”—Kyle Bennetch,sophomore

•“Thebestpartofthisexperienceis watchingtheathletesandpartnerscome togetherforacommongoalofhavingfun andputtingforththeirbesteffortonand offthecourt.Also,it’sspecialtometo watchtheemotionsoffriendsandfamilyin thestandscheeringontheirstudentathletesafterperhapsthinkingtheirkids mightnothavehadtheopportunitytoplay asportcompetitively.”—JamaalBivens (headcoach)

•“I’mproudofalltheaccomplishments ourplayershavehad.Ithinkmanypeople believethisisanimportantprogramfor studentswithdisabilities.But,inmyopinion,it’sjustasimportantforthepartners, thebuddies.TheybenefitequallyfromparticipatinginUnifiedsports.It’sanopportunitytoembraceandcelebratedifferences.” —LoriannSentman(assistantcoach)

howhardMora-Salashasworkedtoimprovehistechniqueeachseason.

“Angelhasdoneagoodjoboffocusingonthelittlethingstomakehimself better,”saidWindish.“Hehastheright mind-setforthesport.Hecanbephysicalinmatcheswhereheneedstobeand stillnotlethisemotionsgetoutofcontrol.”

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To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Mark Allen Giblin, Jr. of 35 North Main Street, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20240223 1T

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

NewRez LLC, Plaintiff v. Tammy L. Keith, Defendant

C.A. S23L-10-013 RHR

Notice To Lien Holders And Tenants

Of Filing Of Action Begun By Scire Facias

Please take notice that: An action begun by scire facias was filed in the above-captioned case on October 18, 2023 relating to real estate at 32 Lakewood Drive, Lewes, DE 19958, Parcel No. 234-11.00-199.00. You are given this notice because it appears that you may have a real or equitable interest in the real estate which may be adversely affected by the action and the public sale of the real estate. This is a notice of the pendency of the action so you may determine what effect, if any, the action and public sale of the real estate will have on your interest, if any, and determine what action, if any, you should take in regard thereto. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners; 240 N. James Street, Suite 100E, Wilmington, DE 19804; (302) 504-4088; Counsel for Plaintiff.

CP 20240223 1T

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY

BID NO. 24-03

SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES, TRAILER, SWEEPSTER

The Town of South Bethany, Delaware will receive sealed bids for the following surplus items:

Item 1: 2004 Three-Door FRIV Utility Trailer, Good Condition, Trailer tag expires 12/31/2026. VIN# 5NHUCM2174NO47652

$500 Minimum Bid

Item 2: 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 EFI high output

Item 3: PTO driven 3-point hitch Street broom for tractors

Item 4: 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor. Fair condition, 94,583 miles. VIN #1FM5K8AR6FGA04299

$1,500 Minimum Bid

All surplus items are located at the Town of South Bethany Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Rd., South Bethany, DE 19930 and can be inspected by appointment only, during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., March 8, 2024. Vehicles, Trailer, and other items are to be sold as is and must be removed within 5 business days of notice of award. Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes with the item being bid on and the assigned item number clearly written in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Cash, credit card, or cashier check accepted. Pictures of the items can be seen in the News & Notices section of the Town’s website, https://southbethany.delaware.gov. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

For further information, contact Jon Stiffler, Maintenance Supervisor, by phone (302-539-3653, Ext. 300) or email: maintenance@southbethany.org.

CP

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED FY2025 BUDGET

February 27, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Town of Ocean View that it will hold a Public Input Meeting to solicit comments on the proposed FY2025 Budget from Ocean View property owners. This meeting will begin at 3:00pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the John West Community Center during the Town Council Budget Workshop. Visit the Town’s website at www.oceanviewde.gov for the agenda to the meeting.

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting.

CP 20240216 2T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE VACANT TOWN COUNCIL POSITION TO BE FILLED

The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a special meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, in the Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a person to fill the vacancy on Council by the resignation of Councilman Lew Killmer. Mr. Killmer’s term is unexpired and pursuant to Section 6.5 of the Town Charter, the remaining Council members shall elect another qualified person to serve for the remainder of the vacant seat’s term. The term to be filled will expire in September 2024.

If you meet the requirements listed below and have an interest in serving on the Bethany Beach Town Council for a six-month term beginning March 15, 2024, please submit a letter/email of interest telling us about yourself, how you feel you could make a contribution to the Town Council and your vision for Bethany Beach in the years to come. Please submit your letter/email by the close of business on Friday, March 8, 2024 by way of: Email: admin@townofbethanybeach.com

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Town Hall

P.O. Box 109

Bethany Beach, DE 19930

P.O. Box 109 214 Garfield Parkway Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Bethany Beach, DE 19930

If you submit a letter of interest, the Town Council would like you to attend a Special Town Council meeting on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. At that meeting you will be asked to discuss your interest in serving on the Town Council. Subsequently, on March 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at its monthly regular meeting, the Town Council will vote to fill the vacant Council position.

The Bethany Beach Town Charter Requires that a Candidate for the Town Council meet the following requirements:

1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

2. Be a U.S. Citizen;

3. Not have been convicted of a felony;

4. Shall have been, for a period of at least six months prior to the date of the election, either: (a) a permanent full-time resident of the Town, or (b) a natural person holding record title to a fee simple or life estate in real property located within the Town of Bethany Beach;

5. At the time of filing a notice of intention to seek office, be a duly registered voter under the provisions of the Town Charter (Section 5.2) and Voter Registration Ordinance (Chapter 378 of the Code). Only natural persons are allowed to vote in Town Elections, and only natural persons who are not identified on the Town's tax records as an owner of real estate in the Town are required to register. Persons may register in person at the Town Hall or by mail during normal business hours except during the last 30 days before the election.

LEGALS

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH BID NOTICE

The Town of Bethany Beach is accepting proposals from applicants for a concession to teach exercise classes or conduct camps on the beach for the 2024 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of Bethany Beach. Interested parties can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions to bidders by contacting Julie Malewski at 302-539-8011. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager’s Office and clearly marked “Beach Concession Proposal” and shall be received at Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware until Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The Town of Bethany Beach reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

CP 20240209 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Helga Sigried Brown, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration with Will Annexed upon the estate of Helga Sigried Brown who departed this life on January 20, 2024, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Andrew Brown on January 29, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator WWA on or before September 20, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Andrew Brown

37112 Hudson Road Selbyville, DE 19975

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20240209 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Councilperson from District 4 for 3-year term on April 13, 2024.

Any resident of District 4 in the Town of Ocean View who meet the following qualifications is encouraged to file for the Council Seat in District 4:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

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

• Must be a resident of District 4 at the time of filing and during the full term of office.

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

Any District 4 resident who wishes to file as a candidate for District 4 Council Member must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on March 12, 2024.

The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

CP 20240216 4T

AGRICULTURE TAX DITCH MEETING

The annual meeting of Agriculture Tax Ditch will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 9 at the Frankford home of Fred West.

For more information call 302-539-1228.

CP 20240223 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of John Joseph Lyons, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of John Joseph Lyons who departed this life on January 7, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Joanne M. Lyons on February 1, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before September 7, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Joanne M. Lyons

31307 Point Reyes Lane Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240209 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

Any residents who wish to vote in the annual municipal election April 13, 2024 must register with the Town

The qualifications for Ocean View voters are:

• Minimum age of 18 years.

• Citizen of the United States.

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

The registration period is open until March 25, 2024 @ 4:30pm

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

Any resident who has not voted in the Town of Ocean View’s election for the past two consecutive years in which there was an election must re-register in order to be eligible to vote in the April 13, 2024, election. You may also call 539-9797 x101 to inquire about your current registration status

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7. Unlike the dog, he doesn't have to go outside for a walk because he has a litter box

8. The art of the fart: Sometimes you think you have to poop, but it turns out it's only ____

11. Liquid lunch that rhymes with "poop"

12. Here's an interesting insect fact: Scientists discovered tiny 2Ds in ___ colonies where the little critters go when they have to go

14. It's the first thing people do when it's time to poop: Have a ____

15. What you wash before leaving the bathroom

17. "Once ____ a Potty" is a picture book for toddlers

18. About 50 years ago, a California woman invented the "pooper

____" to help pooch parents keep neighborhoods clean when taking their furry friend for a walk

21. Message that might contain a smiling poop emoji

24. This bug is on a roll!: A dung ____ will nd a piece of poop and roll it into a bigger and bigger ball

25. When a baby cries, she might be trying to let mom know it's time for a ______

Parents Down

1. This cuddly creature turns bamboo into poo (It can eat almost 50 pounds a day)

2. When the time is right, it's the most comfy seat in the house

3. It's clear to see that some poop in the bowl (but others do it in the tank instead)

4. Pigeon's place of relief

5. Primate that sometimes ings feces to establish territorial dominance

9. Doing its part to augment the ocean oor, the parrot 3D dines on coral and excretes it as _____

10. Myth information: Despite rumors, this industrious insect

does not make its honey from its poop (or vomit)

11. Cheeky, White House-inspired explanation to your buddy about why you missed his call: "Sorry -- I was in the ____ Room"

13. What a pooch's human takes on a walk for picking up poop

14. What dog poo is stuck to if it comes indoors with you

16. Poo's synonym (or stand-up comic's 14A on stage)

19. Because its waxy outer coating can withstand digestion, a whole kernel of corn can pass with your poop (No worries -- dieticians recommend that you just ___ it a little longer)

20. It's what you hope not to be in when it seems you'll need to spend some time in the loo

22. Silly fun: Cowpie Catapults is a game that challenges players to ing ___ turds at plastic cows

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