Coastal Point — March 8, 2024

Frankfordbeginning town-managersteps

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

WhentheFrankfordTownCouncil holdsitsannualbudgetmeetingsinthe comingmonths,therewillbeanewexpenditureinthediscussions:thehiring ofatownmanager.

Whilethecouncilhasconsideredthe additionofatownmanagertothetown staffforyears,employingsomeonewho canhelptheTownhandleadditional taskswillbenecessitatedbygrowththe Townwillfaceasitmovesforwardwith developmentofhundredsofacresof formerfarmlandintoresidentialcommunitiesinsidetownlimits.

TownCouncilPresidentGregWelch thisweekthattheTownhadreceived “quiteafew”samplesofjobdescriptions fortownmanagersfromotherDelaware municipalities,includingOceanView, Georgetown,FenwickIsland,Lewes andClayton.Thecouncilhasalsotaken alookattownchartersfromGreenwoodandGeorgetowntogetsomeidea ofhowFrankford’scharterwouldhave tobechangedtoaddatownmanagerto its staff,Welchsaid.

Thetownstaffcurrentlyconsistsofa townclerkandamaintenancesupervisor,inadditiontothepolicedepartment,whichcurrentlyincludesPolice ChiefKevinSmithandtwopart-time officers.Theadditionofasecondfull-

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SelbyvilleswearsinCaryandMonroe

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SelbyvilleTownCouncilwoman CarolCaryandCouncilmanMonroe Hudsonwerebothswornintonew termsduringtheMonday,March4, councilmeeting.Nocandidatesfiled torunforelectionopposingeitherof them,sotheelectionscheduledfor Saturday,March,2,wascanceled.

Astheywereswornin,eachvowed toperformtheirdutiesbyupholding

theordinancesofthetown“without fearorprejudice.”ThenMayorRick Duncancongratulatedthem,saying, “Welcomeback.Thepastyearshave beengreatworkingwithyou.”

PoliceChiefBrainWilsonwasalso reappointed.

OthercouncilmembersareCouncilmenGarySteffenandChrisSnader. ThetermsforDuncan,Steffenand SnaderendinMarch2025.

SelbyvilleMayorRickDuncan,Cary andTownAdministratorStaceyLong willreadtochildrenatShowellElementarySchoolthismonth.

AspartoftheOneTown,OneBook program,thetownofficialswillreadthe book“CleoEdisonOliver,Playground Millionaire”bySundeeTuckerFrazier, aboutalittlegirlwhooperatesatooth-

pullingbusiness.

Duncan,whowillbetherethe morningofFriday,March12,saidhis grandsonjokinglyaskedhimifDuncan wantedhimtositnearbytohelphim pronouncethewords.

Firstlivestreamedmeeting

Thetowncouncilhaditsfirst livestreamedmeetingthisweek,after

Duncan,Cary,Long toreadtostudents

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havingapprovedattheirJanuarymeetinga$9,968contractwithSolutions Plus.

Thecompanyisprovidingeight AppleiPads,keyboardsandcasesfor meetingmaterialsandamicrophone andmountforanewpodium,LongexplainedattheJan.8towncouncilmeeting.

Thecosttoinstallequipmentwas $8,658.80,plus$480peryearforthe annualsubscriptionand$830forlabor.

“Thiscouncilhastakenstepsof movingtowardthefuture.Westillwant

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timeofficerisplanned.

AttheMonday,March4,town councilmeeting,Welchaskedtheother councilmembersforinputastowhen theywouldliketostartadvertisingto hireatownmanager.

CouncilTreasurerJohnWrightsaid hewouldlikethecounciltowaituntil thecouncilmovesforwardwithits budgetmeetingsforthe2025fiscalyear, setforAprilandMay.Thediscussions shouldincludeajobdescriptionandpay scale,Wrightsaid.

“Itseemslikeitwouldbeveryeasy tocomeupwiththosedescriptions,”

youalltocomeoutandvisitus,”Duncansaidatthetime.

Thisweek,hesaidthetownisnow inthe21stcentury“withcameras”and thankedLong“forsettingeverything up.”

“Thisisjustthestartofthedirection wewanttogoin.Thisisjustthebeginning,”Duncansaid,jokingthatcouncil memberswillhavetobesuretheirhair isinplace“becausewe’rebeingviewed.”

Later,CaryalsothankedLongand townstaff“foreverythingyoudidtoget everythingworkingtonight.”

Longsaid11peoplewatchedthe meeting,andDuncanthankedthem. He saidanyonewithquestionscanemailLong.

Welchsaid.“Onceweconcoctourdescriptionandgetourattorneytoputit inaresolutionoranordinance,wecan advertiseforthatposition,”Welchsaid.

Thecouncilbrieflydiscussedthis weekwhetherthepositionshouldbe full-timeorpart-time.Welchsaidthat, judgingfromthejobdescriptionsfrom othertowns,“Itlookslikeit’savery full-timeposition.”

Townmanagersgenerallyhandle day-to-dayissuesthatcomeupintown offices,whichcanincludedealingwith developers,townpropertymaintenance, staffingandothermatters.

“Idon’tknowhowapplicableallof thatistohere,becausewedon’treally dothatmuch,”Wrightsaid.

Welchpointedoutthatwiththecur-

EconomicDevelopment Committeeupdate

Cary,whoisontheEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,saidprogress wasexcellentattheFeb.26meeting, whenmembersdiscussedcommunication,includingtheimportanceof livestreamingcouncilmeetings.

SelbyvillePit&Pubhasnowopened intheMasonDixonShoppingCenter, andEconomicDevelopmentCommitteememberstalkedabouttheimportanceofmakingthatnewbusiness,and allothers,feelwelcome.

Hangingdecorativeflagsfrompoles downtownwasdiscussed,aswellas

rentadministrativeset-up,“Alotofitis thingsthatwe’vebeenhavingtodo afterourday-job,andalotofthatdoesn’tgetdonebecausewe’retiredafterour day-job—thingslikegrant-getting, managingotheremployees,theannexationsandstufflikethat,”Welchsaid.

WrightaddedthattheTownwill needsomeonetohandletheinsand outsoftheprojectsplannedforthetwo recentlargeannexations,atthevery least.

“ManagingtheTownofFrankfordis notgoingtobelikemanagingtheTown ofLewes.”Wrightsaid.

Hesaidhewillputtogetherarough draft,includingaproposedjobdescription,andwillsendittotheothercouncilmembersforcommentsand

walkability,tendingtoplantersand makingthetownlookwelcoming.

CarysaidMackenzieLong,the daughterofthetownadministrator,has beenhiredastheTown’snewadministrativeassistant.

Afterinterviewingseveralcandidates,theyoungerLongwashiredfor theentry-levelposition.Shewillgraduatethissummerwithadegreeinbusiness andhaspreviouslyinternedforthe TownofSelbyville.

“Weareverypleasedtohave Mackenziejoinus,andsheisgoingto assumealotofresponsibilitiesthatare

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consideration.

“Ithinkweshouldheadinthatdirection,andgetthatadvertisedandget thatpositionfilled.Ithinkitwillbe veryhelpful,”Welchsaid.“We’vegota lotgoingon,really.Alotofthingsare happening.”

CouncilVicePresidentPamDavis agreed.

“Ithinkweallneedtobetogether onwhatwewant,”shesaid.

NewcouncilmemberKyleQuillen askedwhethertheyhadheardofany part-timemanagers,towhichWelch repliedhehadnot.

“Whenyoureadthedescription,it’s prettydemanding,”Welchsaid.“Ithink itwouldbebeneficialtous”tohirea full-timetownmanager,hesaid.

Selbyville

nowfallingonDebbieMcCabe,like dataentry,”Carysaid.

RoadworkonRoute113 explained

TownAdministratorLongsaidDelDOTworkerswillbeginmakingimprovementsneartheTown’spump stationonMonday,March11,and shouldbefinishedbyJune25.

“Theywillmakeimprovementsnear ourpumpstationandfurnishlabor,materialsforprojects.Theywillbeplacing riprapforathree-sidedconcreteframe, andpatchandrepairthebusinessentranceadjacenttotheculvert,”Longsaid.

StudentArtShowbegins

Duncanremindedresidentstovisit theSelbyvillePublicLibraryandadmireworksofartbylocalstudentsin thisyear’sStudentArtShow.

Judginghasbeencompletedand winnerswillbeannounced,andawards given,at2p.m.onSaturday,March16, atthelibrary.

EasterforThousands

ZachEvans,whohandlespublicrelationsforMountaireFarms,toldthe councilthatboxesoffoodfortheless

fortunatewillbepackedduringtheannualEasterforThousandsonSaturday, March23.

“Wewillhave8,000boxesgoingout thedoor,tofeedover30,000people. Breakfastwillbeserved,andMountaire chickenwillbecookedon-site,”hesaid.

Allvolunteerpackingpositionshave beenfilled.

ChamberofCommercereport

EmilyGaitheroftheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceinvitedthepublictoparticipatein CommunityCleanUpDayat8a.m.on Saturday,April20.

Volunteerswillbegiveneverything theyneed,shesaid.

The Chamber’sSpringFlingwillinvolveseveralbusinesses,shesaid.Businesseswillgivepatronsraffleticketsfor achancetowinprizesfromApril12to 20.

TheannualOldTimersDaywillbe inSelbyvilleonSaturday,June15.

Towntopresentproclamations

DuncansaidheattendedSelbyville’s volunteerfirecompanybanquet,calling it“agreatthing,”andsuggestedthe Townstartgivingfirefightersproclamations.

Councilmembersagreed.

HealsoannouncedthatSPD PatrolmanandSchoolResourceOfficerTyler

Barewasrecognizedattheannualfirstresponderawardsforhisworkinthe schools.

Policereport

PoliceChiefBrianWilson,while presentinghismonthlyreport,told councilofficersrespondedto223calls inFebruary,wrote34ticketsandmade 14criminalarrests.

Thepolicedepartmentcontinuesto workwithtwoofficersoutonwork-relatedinjuriesandhasonevacancy.

“Weareinthehiringphase— slowlybutsurely,”Wilsonsaid.

Buildingcodereport

CodeEnforcementOfficerTony Merollini,whilepresentinghismonthly reporttothecouncil,saidworkiscontinuingonthenewSelbyvillePublicLibrary.

Duncantoldhimautilitypolewas knockedovernearChurchStreetand saidtheyareusuallyhitbytractor-trailers.Hesaidthereusedtobeasignstatingtruckswereprohibitedinthatarea unlesstheyweremakinglocaldeliveries.

Merollinisaidhewillrequestthat DelDOTerectnewsigns.

“Thatcouldhavebeenamajoroutage.Thatisthemaintrunkgoinginto FenwickIsland,”Duncansaidaboutthe

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asshejudgedthisyear’sSelbyville YouthArtMonthShow,CarolRydel pausedataportraitofayounggirl,one ofdozensondisplayattheSelbyville PublicLibrary. Judges,usingarubrictorateworks

ofart,lookedforcomposition,howthe youngartistusedavailablespace,techniqueandcreativity.

“Thisoneisdifferent.Theartisthas adifferentapproach,”remarkedRydel,a formerartteacher,artistandSelbyville resident,asshestudiedaportraitofa

CarneydodgesprotestersinStateoftheState

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DescribingDelawareas“strongand gettingstrongereveryday,”Gov.John Carneythisweeksaidthat,underhis leadership,therehavebeenstridesinfinancialmanagement,thecreationof

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girl,darkhairflowingdowntoher shoulders,alookofthoughtfulsurprise onherface.

“Isitaself-portrait?”someoneasked, andRydelsaidshewasn’tsure,butthe work—byLexxineElizabethZullo,a senioratIndianRiverHighSchool— shesaid,“hasalotofimpact.”

“Whenyouwalkby,youcan’tignore it.Itcatchesyourattentionrightaway. Youcantellshehasgoodcontrolofthe medium,”Rydelsaidassheandother judgescontemplatedtheworkslast week,makingtheirwayaroundtheSelbyvillelibrary,whereartbylocalstudentsisondisplay.

OnSaturday,March16,winnerswill beannounced.Ribbonswillbeonthe

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utilitypole.

“Thereusedtobeasignthatsaid ‘NoTrucksPastThisPoint,’”themayor said.

PurchaseofCitizenReporter softwareOK’d

AttherecommendationofMerollini, thecouncilapprovedthepurchaseof CitizenReporter,asoftwaretoolthat Merollinisaidwillhelptownofficials receivenotifications.

CompatiblewithiPads,thegeographicinformationsystem,orGIS,basedsoftware“givesusastart,middle andendforanythingthatmaycometo us,”thecodeinspectorsaid.

Forexample,hesaid,acitizenconcernedaboutadilapidatedhomeand messypropertycaninformtheTown usingCitizenReporter.

“ItalsoallowsyouandIandthe TownofSelbyvilleemployeesandthe publictoviewitattheirleisuresothey canseewhatisbeingdoneandseethe solution.Iteasesphonecallscomingin hereandpeoplegettingangst-upped aboutasituation.…Sonowtheyknow they’vebeenheard.Theyknowthey’ve beenseen.Ithelpsustohelpthem.We aregivingthematool,becausewedon’t seeeverything,”Merollinisaid.

Thecouncilapprovedspending $7,000forthesoftware.

20,000jobs,worktowardincreasingthe startingsalaryforteachersandanemphasisonschoolsandchildcare.

DuringhisStateoftheStateaddress, deliveredonTuesday,March5,atLegislativeHallinDover,thegovernorwas interruptedthreeorfourtimesby shoutsofprotest.Eachtime,Speakerof

bestofthemandcashawardspresented atthelibraryastownofficialsgreetand congratulatethestudents.

Inanotherroomatthelibrary,drawingsofseashellsmadebyeighthgraders areondisplay.

Awrittenexplanation,postednear thedrawings,states,“Wepracticed drawingvarioustypesofcontours:cross contour,continuouslineandblindcontour drawings.Studentschoseshells fromourcollectiontodraw.”

Apaintingofagirlholdingacandle thatilluminatesjusthalfherfacecaught theattentionofjudgeMarcySnyder, whoisapainter,andwhoadmiredthe student’sskill,creativityandcontrolof themedium.

“I’dsayshe’shadhersoulhurtand she’stryingtofigureouthernextmove,” Snydersaidofthesubjectinthepainting,byAnyaChristinaMariaTinelli.

Hydrantstobeflushed nextmonth

FirehydrantsinSelbyvillewillbe flushedtheweekofApril8,CouncilmanGarySteffensaidashepresented hismonthlypublicworksreport.

HesaidPublicWorksemployees havefinishedpaintingtheinsideofSelbyvilleTownHall.

“Itlooksgreat.They’vedoneanexcellentjob,”Steffensaid.

PublicWorksemployeesarealso readyingmowersfortheupcoming grass-cuttingseason.

Recreation&Parksreport

Steffen,whilepresentingthe monthlyRecreation&Parksreport, saidrestroomswillbeopenatSelbyville Parkinthenextcoupleofweeks.New playgroundequipmentisscheduledto beinstalledinmid-March.

“That’sprettyexcitingnewsforthe town,”hesaid.

Waterreport

Snader,whilepresentinghismonthly waterreport,saidthesewerplanthada dailyaverageflowof1milliongallons, with apeakflowof1.3milliongallons perday.

Theplantisperformingwithinall requiredlevels.

theHouseValerieJ.Longhurst,thefirst femalespeakerinDelawarehistory,restoredorderbybanginghergavel.

Carneyrespondedtotheinterruptionsbyscowling,takingastepback fromthepodium,occasionallysipping waterandturningtolookatLonghurst who,eachtime,said,“Pleasecontinue,

“Everyyear,theworksgetbetter,” SnydertoldJackieBates,chairwomanof theSelbyvilleCommunityClub’sArts &CultureProgram.

“Theyexpressthemselvesandput themselvesintoit,”Batesagreed.

There’sacollaborativedrip-artmural bySelbyvilleMiddleSchooleighthgradersusing“elementsofcolorandline tocreateindividualdrip-artpieces.”

ShowellElementarySchoolthirdgradersconcentratedonabstracts.A messagefromtheirteacher,postedona cardnearsomeoftheworksexplains, “Artexpressesthefeelingsandexpressionsoftheartist.Abstractartdoesnot attempttorepresentanaccuratedepictionofvisualreality,butinsteaduses shapes,colorsandformstoachieveits effect.Theartistsees,feels,expresses.”

Acollectionofworksbyfirst-graders focusedongiraffes,dinosaurs,pumpkins

Route113,Snadersaidwhilepresenting themonthlyPlanning&Zoningreport.

governor.”

Thewordscalledoutinawoman’s voice,interruptingthegovernor,nowin his secondterm,weremostlyinaudible, butafewsuchas“jobs”and“Howdare you?”couldbeheard.

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andcats.

Theartworkondisplayisbychildren inkindergartenthroughthefinalyearof highschool,fromShowellElementary School,SelbyvilleMiddle,theSouthern DelawareSchoolfortheArtsandIndianRiverHighSchool,aswellas home-schooledstudentslivinginSelbyville.

PrizemoneycomesfromtheSelbyvilleCommunityClubandsponsors, saidBates,whohassaidthatYouthArt Monthemphasizesthevalueofarteducationforchildrenandencouragessupportforqualityschoolartprograms.

Theshowisadministeredbythe CouncilforArtEducationandfocuses onthevalueofthateducation,“which developsdivergentandcriticalthinking skills,multiculturalawarenessandtechnical,communicationandexpressive skills.”

farmhouseisbeingconvertedforthe

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AlthoughStateTreasurerColleen Davishasendedhercampaignfor Congress,amonthafterelectivemastectomysurgery,sheexpressedhope thatherdecisionsregardingherhealth willhaveanimpactbeyondstateornationaloffice.

Davissaidduringarecentinterview withtheCoastalPointthatherdouble mastectomywasaresultofDNAtest-

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Questionssenttohispublicrelations staff,askingwhowasshouting,whether protestorswereintheroomandwhy theywerenotremoved,wentunansweredbytheCoastalPoint’sdeadline thisweek.

Otherwise,Carney,inadarkblue suitandblue-and-yellow-stripednecktie,appearedrelaxedandpleasedwith progressmadeduringhiseightyearsin office,sayingthestatehasmade“big stridesinfinancialmanagement,”but expressingconcernhisconstitutional amendmentto“controlspendingassustainable levels”wasnotpassed“despite ourbestefforts.”

“Delawarecan’tcompeteinthefu-

ingthatrevealedshehadgeneticmarkersthatputherathighriskforcancer. Thetestingfollowedsimilarresults thatledhertohavebothovariesremovedlatelastyear.

Shesaidshehopedthatbeingopen aboutherjourneythroughthoseproceduresshecould“normalizehowweird thiscircumstancecanfeel.”Byspeakingaboutanexperienceshecalled “trulyforeign”tomostpeople,shesaid shehopestoeliminatesomeofthe stigmaaroundit.

tureifwedon’thaveourbudgetin order,”hesaid.

“Sendmelegislationthatwillmake ourspendingbenchmarkpermanent,” hesaid,issuingareminderthathewon’t beinofficenextyearbutmanylawmakerslisteningtohisaddresswillbe.

“Don’tsetyourselvesupforfailure,” hewarned.

Delaware,hesaid,has“aseriousissue withhealthcarecostinflation,”with$2 billionbeingspentonhealthcare,a $200millionincreasefromlastyear.

“Ifwedon’tgetserious,thiswill crowdouteducationandchildcare,”he said,addingthatnothingismoreimportantthanpublicschools.

HehasspentmuchtimestrengtheningthoseschoolsbycreatingOpportunityFunding—fundingandsupport

Thefirstprocedure,forwhichthe medicaltermis“salpingooophorectomy,”wasdoneinDecember2023.

“Itwasreallykindofallbasedon riskfactors,”shesaidofthesurgeries. Thoseriskfactorsbecameknown,she said,throughtestingthatherfather haddoneintheprocessofhisown cancerdiagnosis.

“Therearepreventativethingsthat youcando”whensuchmutationsare discovered,Davissaid.“Everybodyhas anopportunitytokeeptheirhealthat

forlow-incomestudentsandEnglish learnersinpublicschools—andbuildingmoreschools,whichhecharacterizedaspillarsinthecommunity.

“Icanassureyou,it’smakingadifference,”hesaid.

Mentalhealthservicesforyoungstudentswillbeexpandedtohighschools thisyear,hesaidtoapplause.

Statewide,thereislessthan40percentreadingproficiencyatthethirdgradelevel,andCarneysaidhewants thestatetobeabletocompeteforthe besteducators.

“Ifwesticktotheplan,wewillincreasethestartingsalaryforteachersto $60,000overthenextfouryears,”he said.

Alsoduringhisaddress,Carney praisedhiswife,TraceyQuillenCarney

theforefront.Ithinksometimes,the youngeryouareandthehealthierin generalyouare,themoreinclinedwe are tosortofkeepourheadsinthe sand,”saidDavis,whois44.

Shesaidthat,inherownfamily, therehadbeensignsthatcancercould strikeatanearlyage.

“Ihadanauntwhodiedinher30s, shortlyafterhavingherfifthchild,”she said. SeeDAVISpage7

andthankedtheirtwosons.Hespoke highlyofLt.Gov.BethanyHall-Long —who,hesaid,duringtheCOVID pandemic“rolleduphersleevesandgot thingsdone”bothaslieutenantgovernorandasaregisterednurse,andwhois achampionofscienceandtechnology andadvancingSTEMcareersforthose inDelaware,particularlyyounggirls, thegovernorsaid.

Assaultweaponshavebeenbanned, aswellasbumpstocks.Red-flaglaws havebeenpassedandstrawpurchases —whenasecondpersonbuysafirearm forsomeoneelse—havebeenprevented.

“Andnowwewillpassthepermitto-purchaselaw,”hesaid.

Thatlawrequiresguntrainingfor buyerswithinfiveyearsofpurchasinga gun.

“Thosewhochoosethepathofviolencewillbeprosecutedtothefullest extentofthelaw,”Carneysaid.

Turninghisattentiontoclimate change,hespokeinfavorofelectricvehicles,tobesure“Delawareisn’tleftbehind.”

“Thethreatofclimatechangeiswhy we’relookingatoffshorewinddevelopment.WehavetalkedtoU.S.Windto bringanactiveleadershiprole.Itwould bringwindenergytoDelawareand $100millioninbenefitstoourstate withoutraisingrates,”hesaid.

Fundswouldbeusedforworkforce development,dredgingwaterwaysand mitigatingclimatechange,thegovernor said.

Heraunt’sdeathwas“alwaysalittle bitofamystery,”butwhenitwas pairedwithherownfather’smedical history,cancerconnectionsbeganto comeintofocus.

Davis’father,shesaid,wasdiagnosedwithCrohn’sdiseaseattheage of19,andbecausesomeofthose symptomswerethesameasthecancer withwhichhewaslaterdiagnosed,no testingwasdoneforcancerforsome time.

Shesaidthatalthoughsheisgratefulshenowhastheinformationabout herfamilyhistoryandwasabletotake theactionoftheproactivesurgeries, sheisalsothankfulthatshehadthe opportunitytogivebirthtoherthree childrenbeforesheknewoftherisks thatcouldhavebeenfacingher.

Davisacknowledgedthatforpeople whoareinadifferentphaseoflife, whomightstillbehopingtobearchildren,thedecisionprocessiscertainly morecomplicated.

Eveninherownstageinlife,she said,thedecisiontoundergothetesting,andtheschedulingofitaround herbusyworkandfamilyschedules, waschallenging. Still,shesaid,shebelievesitisbettertohavetheinformation.

“Someofthesethingsaredifficult,” Davissaid.

Butultimately,shesaid,thedifficulties—whetheritbegettingtheactual testingdoneorfollowingthroughwith preventativesurgery—“havetotakea backseattoprioritizingmyown health.”

Shesaidsherealizessheisfortunate tohaveafamilyandstaffwhohelped hertobeabletomakethedecisionsto goaheadwiththesurgeries.

“Myday-to-dayisaprettypacked one,ingeneral,”shesaid,soeven schedulingallthepre-surgerytesting becameachallenge.

Davissaidshewasbacktoworkthe dayafterhavingherovariesremoved, “AlthoughIdideverythingvirtually”for

Correction

Inapreviousarticle,weincorrectly statedthatTowBoatUSprovidedthe boatforanestingplatformproject,

FishandWildlife,whoultimatelyprovidedtheDNRECskiff.Also,Jodi McLaughlinisaDelawareMasterNaturalistwholeadsagroupofothervolunteersintryingtohelpwithosprey conservation.Weapologizefortheerrorsandwillcontinuetoworkhardto improveeachandeveryday.

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abrieftime.Therecoveryfromthebilateralmastectomy,whichincludedreconstruction,isgenerallymoreextensive.

Whethergenetictestingforcancer markersis coveredby insurance dependson afewfactors,Davis said.Inher case,she received freetesting atthe Helen Graham Centerat Christiana Hospital becauseof herfather’spositivetestresultsfora geneticmutation.

Sheexplainedthatcloserelativesof thosewhotestpositiveforthegenetic

mutationshaveanine-monthwindow inwhichtheirowntestingwouldbe covered.Now,asaresultofherown teststhatalsoshowedthemarker,any directrelativesofherswillalsobeable tohavethetestswithoutcharge withinninemonthsofherresults,she said.

“Someofmycousinssaid,‘I’m scaredtoknow,’”Davissaid,adding thatsheunderstandsthatfeeling.

Evenifherownrelativeschoose nottohavethegenetictesting,she said,throughherowntestresultsthey willatleasthavetheknowledgegoing forwardthattheycouldbeatrisk. Thatinformationalonecouldbring themtobemorediligentaboutother screeningsthroughouttheirlives,she said.

Iftheyjustsharetheinformation withtheirowndoctorsthatarelative hasthemutation,thatmaybeenough tomaketheirdoctorsmore“diligent” insuggestingpreventativecareand

screenings,sheadded.

Asshecontinuesinherrecovery, Davissaidshefoundsomeoftherestrictionsfrustrating,thoughtemporary.Shewasrelievedtohearthatall ofthepost-surgerytissuetestingcame back“stellar,”andknowsthather chanceofdevelopingcancer“isn’t zero,butit’sprettylow.”

Overall,Davissaid,sheisrelieved tohavethesurgerybehindher,and hopesthattalkingaboutherexperiencewillbeinformativeforothers.

“Idowantpeopletofeelalittle lesstaboo,”aboutthesubject,shesaid.

Meanwhile,Davis’secondtermas statetreasurercontinuesthrough 2027.

Thisweek,sheendorsedstateSen. SarahMcBrideforthecongressional seatshehadsought—whichiscurrentlyheldbyLisaBluntRochester, whoisrunningfortheU.S.Senate seatbeingvacatedbyretiringU.S. Sen.TomCarper.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Fiveyearsago,KyleQuillenandhis fiancéeboughtthemostwell-known houseinFrankford.

Now,Quillen—ownerofthehistoricEbeChandlerHouseonMain Street—isthenewestmemberofthe FrankfordTownCouncil.

Quillen,57,wassworninasacouncilmemberinFebruary.Hereplaces formercouncilvicepresidentSkipAsh, whodidnotseekre-election.Therewas noelectioninFrankfordthisyear, asQuillenandCouncilMembers JimmySampleandPamDaviswerethe onlyresidentstofileascandidates.

AnativeofSeaford,Quillensaidhe movedawaytoPittsburghafterhigh schoolandlivedtherefor25 years.Quillenhasabachelor’sdegreein businessadministrationfromRadford Universityandworkedincarsalesand serviceinPennsylvaniabeforehisreturn toDelaware.

AjobatDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeinGeorgetownasan automotiveinstructorandacademicadviserbroughthimbacktoSussex County.Twoyearsago,Quillenbecame a departmentchairatDelTech,forautomotive,diesel,andheatingandair conditioning.

“I’vealwayshadalotoffamilyin thisarea,”hesaid.“Mydad’ssideofthe familyisfromFrankford,Roxana,Bayard…”

Alongwithhisfiancée,SusanPegram,QuillenboughttheChandler housein2019.

“We’vebeenslowlybutsurelyjust updatingeverything,”hesaidofthe circa-1878Victorianhome.Theyare,he said,“workingonthebigsystemsfirst —like thefoundation,makingsure everything’sOK.

“Ourplan,”hesaid,“iswhensheretires,we’regoingtoopenitbackupasa bed-and-breakfast,”asithadbeenunder formerownersRobertandMarla Daisey.

“Welikehistory,”hesaid,“soitwas theperfecthouseforus.”Thehousewas namedtotheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesin1979.“It’sgotalotof historytoit,andit’ssortofafocalpoint ofthetown,”heacknowledged.

SittinginFrankfordTownHall,just afewdoorsdownfromhis home,Quillensaidthehome’shistory andthecouple’splansforit“sortofled metohere.SusanandIhaveavested interestinthetown.Wethought,if we’regoingtorunthisasabusinessin thetown,wewanttohave—notso muchinput,aswefeellikewe’reatthe agenowwherewe’reoneoftheones that’sgoingtodrivewhatactuallyhappenshere.”

Quillenstartedattendingtown councilmeetingssoonafterpurchasing thehouse.

“I’vebeenonalotofthecommittees. So,when Skipdecidedhewasgoingto stepdown,theykindofapproachedme toputmynamein.Ididn’twanttostep onanybody’stoes,”hesaid.“Iwouldn’t sayit’saself-servinginterest.Tous,it’s moreofacivicduty.

“Ithinkit’sgoingtobeagoodfit,” hesaid,addingthathefeelshehasa “goodrelationship”withothertownofficials.“I’mbusy,soIdidwarnthem aboutthat,”hesaidwithachuckle.

Quillensaidhisphilosophyis“You can’tjustsitthereandcomplainabout somethingwhenyou’reactuallyinapositionwhereyouropinioncanbesomething thatguides”thediscussioninapositivedirection.“Toomanypeoplejustwantto complain,andthat’sthat,”hesaid.

“One thingIlikeaboutthistown councilisthatitseemslikeeverybody’s fromkindofadifferentbackground.So, yougetalotofideasandkindofcome together.Ithinkit’sthatmixofthings thatkindofprovidesdifferentperspectives.Therearealotofgoodideasanda lot ofpeoplewho’vebeenonthiscouncilforalongtime.Thatsayssomething,”Quillensaid.

“IthinkIbringanothersetofeyes, anotherattitude…adifferentwayof thinking,”hesaid.“Yougetthebestof alltheworldswhenyougetthatgroup ofpeopletogether.Everybody’sgotto compromise.Everybody’sgottobeinvolved.”

And,ofcourse,hesaid,itcomesback tothat“vestedinterest.”Hesaidheis pleasedtoseethetowntakingpridein whatithas,inplaceslikeFrankford TownPark.“Youjustwanttokindof maintainthat.”

Hesaidhethinkshisexperienceas aninstructorhastaughthimtorelish hearingvarietyofperspectives,whether

Fenwickpreparingtotakebidsfordredgingproject

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’slong-awaited channeldredgingprojectintheAssawomanBaycontinuestomoveforward,withtownofficialspreparingto takebidsfortheproject.

DredgingCommitteeChair WilliamRymersaidattheFriday,Feb. 23,towncouncilmeetingthatthe Townwouldfinalizethe“requestfor proposals,”orRFP,fortheprojectthis weekandhopestoreleasetheRFP packetsnextweek,followinglegalreviewofthedocument.

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it’sstudents,townofficialsortownresidents.

“Youtakeitallin.Likewithmystudents—youcangivealessonand everybodytakesomethingalittledifferentoutofit.

“Iseethathere,too.Maybepeople hearitthewaytheywanttohearit.

Maybetheydon’thearittherightway. EversinceI’vebeenhere,I’vetriedto… clarify,”hesaid,takingasecondtofind therightword.

NotingthathehasknownPolice ChiefKevinSmithsincethetwowere

Thenextstepwouldbeselectinga contractorfortheproject.

Rymeralsosaidthattherearesome finaldetailstobeironedoutbetween theTownandtheownerofthepropertywherethedredgedmaterialswill bedeposited.

Hesaidcostestimatesfortheprojecthaveincreasedby“severalhundreds ofthousandsofdollars.”Rymersaid the“largestdriver”fortheestimated costincreasesistherequirementthat theTownusethestate-approvedprevailingwagerates.HesaidtheTown hadnotbeenrequiredtouseprevailing wageratesinpastprojects,butbecause

infirstgradetogetherin Seaford,Quillensaidhewouldliketo getinvolvedwiththetown’spoliceforce insomecapacity.

Hesaidhefeelsthatoneofthe biggestchallengesfacingFrankford“is justgettingmorepeopleinvolvedwith thetown.Ifyoucouldsomehowget morepeopleinvolved,Ithinkyoucould getalotmoredone.”

Particularlynow,Quillensaid,as Frankfordfacesbigchangeswithtwo majorannexationsthatcouldtriplethe numberofhomesinthetown,public inputwillbecrucial.

“It’shardtotakeyourcomplaintseriouslyifyou’rejustgoingtocomein

thedredgingprojectincludes$1millioninstategrants,thatrequirementis inplace.

Anadditionalrequirementforcontractorstobevettedanddrugtested willalsodriveupthecost.

“Wewon’tknowwhattheactual costwillbeuntilweactuallygetthe bidsin,”Rymersaid.Rightnow,he said,costestimatesare“guesswork.”

“We’redoingourbesttofigureit out.”

“Ijustwantedtoalertthecouncilto thepossibilitythatwemaybecoming backandaskingforadditionalfunds,” Rymersaid.

andcomplain,andnotbepartofthesolution,”hesaid.

Askedwhathethinkswillbethe biggestchallengefortheTownasit lookstowardsubstantial growth,Quillensummeditupwithone word:“Resources.”

Thecruxofthematter,hesaid,will behowthetownmanagesitsfiniteresourceswhileservingallresidents.More peoplewillalsobringmoretrafficto town,hesaid,addingthatheispleased thattheTown’spoliceforcehasbeenreactivated.

“AnnexationinFrankford…it’snot goingtostop,”Quillensaid.“It’sjust goingtokeepmoving.Therereallyisn’t

Althoughhelaudedeffortsbystate Rep.RonGray(R-38th)tohelpthe Towngettheprojectmovingforward, “Unfortunately,itsoundslikewewill notbeabletogetmorefundsinthis statebondbill.”

Rymersaidthecommitteeplansto reachouttoSussexCountyofficials forhelpinfundingtheproject,since theprojectwillbenefithomeowners alongthebaywhoareoutsideoftown limits.

Hesaidthecommitteehopesto startreceivingbidsbymid-April,and atthatpointhewillcomebacktothe councilwithabetterideaofcost.

anythingaffordabletobuyatthebeach anymore.Unlessyouhave$1millionto buyapieceofpropertyoverthereyou justcan’tdoit.So,thisisthenewbeach. It’sheadedthisway.”

WhiletheTownwillseerevenuesincreasethroughrealestatetransfertaxes foraperiod,“It’saone-trick pony,”Quillensaid.“Howdoyoumaintain it?”hesaidoftheimprovements thatcancomefromtherevenueincrease,onceit’snotthereanymore.

“Justlookingatsomeofthesustainabilityofsomeoftheplans”willbeabig challengefortheTown.“Butthoseare someofthedecisionsIlookforwardto beingapartof.”

OnWednesday,March13,Tyler Dreiblatt,interpretiveprogramsmanagerforDelawareSeashoreStatePark, willpresentatalkbasedonthehistory oflifesavinginBethanyBeach.The eveningwillfeatureanoverviewofthe lifesavingservice,theBethanyBeach station,anditseventualtransfertothe CoastGuard.Dreiblattwillalsorecount storiesofthelocalsurfmenandCoast Guardsmenthatworkedthere.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling Overdevelopmenthasledtotrafficcongestionevenintheskyas...Sorry.We couldn’thelpourselves.

Tylerholdsadegreeinhistoryfrom AlleghenyCollegeandacertificateof studyinenvironmentaleducationand interpretationfromHumboldtState University.HeisaNationalAssociation forInterpretationCertifiedInterpretive Guide,aswellasthe2018winnerofthe DelawareStateParksMohr-Jennings Awardforexcellenceininterpretation.

Theeventissponsoredbythe BethanyBeachCultural&Historical AffairsCommitteeandwilltakeplace inBethanyBeachTownHall,214 GarfieldParkway,at5p.m.

Since2005theBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee hasbeensponsoringculturaleventsduringtheoff-season.Topicsofinterestrun thegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasurestomusicandhistorictales.Allprogramsarefreeandopentothepublic.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Ithasbeen12yearssinceKaitlyn Vogel’ssisterGabbydiedfromaformof braincancer,buttheUniversityof Delaware(UD)sophomorewantsto makesuresheisneverforgotten.

SoVogel,20,hassigneduptoparticipateinUDance,afundraisingactivity atUDthathasraisedmorethan$18 millionforfamiliesofchildrenwith cancersinceitsinceptionin2007.

Shehassetagoalofraisingatleast $1,000.Inreturn,sheagreestodance forall12hoursoftheUDanceDance Marathon,whichissetforSunday, April21.AlthoughVogelhasalready reachedher$1,000goal,sheiscontinuingtoraisefundsuntilthedayofthe dancemarathon.

Fundsfromthemarathongotothe AndrewMcDonoughB+Foundation, whichwasformedinmemoryofaNew CastleCountyyouthwhodiedfrom complicationsofleukemiaattheageof 14.Hisfamilycreatedthefoundation, whichhasraisedmillionsofdollarsfor cancerresearchandforhelpingfamilies of childrenwithcancer.

glioma(DIPG),whichformsinthe brainstem.About300childrenarediagnosedwithDIPGeachyearinthe United States.Veryfewsurvivelonger thantwoyearspastdiagnosis.

OntheFacebookpagestilldedicated totheGetWellGabbyFoundation, Vogel’smother,Carolynn,saidabouther latedaughter,Gabrielle:“Gabbyhadthe hairofsunshine.Shehadasmilethat couldlightuparoom.Shehasthemost infectiouslaugh.Shewantedtodo everythingherbigsistersdid.She wantedtogrowupandbecomea mommy.Shelovedwithallherheart. Shewasaverycaringandgentlegirl.”

KaitlynVogel’ssponsorshippageon the UDancewebsitefeaturesaphotoof herlittlesister.TheUDanceorganizationfitsinwellwithhergoalofworking tohelpfamilieswhosechildrenare dealingwithacancerdiagnosis.

Althoughthedancemarathonisthe biggesteventUDanceholds,thestudent-runorganizationisactiveonthe UDcampusallyear,holding“canning” drivesandothereventstoraiseawarenessamongstudents.

DuringtheApril21dancemarathon attheBobCarpenterCenter,inadditiontothedanceevent,therewillbea hairdonationstation,hourlyline dances,performancesbyB+designated “Heroes”—childrenwhohavebeenaffectedbycancer—aswellas“flash fundraising”eventsandcompetitionsfor thedancers.

AlthoughsheattendedUDancelast year,Vogelsaidthisisthefirsttimeshe hassignedupforthe12-hourdance marathon,whichbeginsat9a.m.on April21.

Thefoundation,whosenamereferencesMcDonough’sbloodtypeandis pronounced“BePositive,”helpsfamilies inanumberofways,suchaspaying theirbillswhiletheyareoverwhelmed withthechallengesoftheirchildren’s illnesses.Thefoundationalsohelpsto ensurethatcancerpatientsmightsomedaybeabletohavechildrenoftheir ownthroughitsFamilyPreservation program.

Vogel’sfamilyisfamiliarwithcancer-relatedfundraisingefforts,having runtheGetWellGabbyFoundationfor atimeafterGabbyVogel’sdeath.Althoughthefoundationisnotcurrently active,Vogelsaid,“I’mstillverypassionateaboutchildhoodcancer.”Shesaid thatwhenshefoundoutaboutUDance, “IjustkindofknewIhadtogetinvolved.”

GabbyVogelhadararetypeofbrain cancercalleddiffuseintrinsicpontine

In2023,7.000studentswereinvolvedinUDanceactivitiesthroughout the year,includingthedancemarathon. Sinceitwasfoundedin2007bytwo campusfraternal/sororalorganizations, UDancehasraisedmorethan$18millionfortheB+Foundation.

Vogel,adaughterofCarolynnand JohnVogelofOceanView,isanelementaryeducationmajoratUDwitha concentrationinEnglishasasecond language.ShegraduatedfromSussex TechnicalHighSchool,whereshewas involvedinthechildeducationprogram.

TosponsorVogelintheUDance dance marathon,gotohersponsorship pageatwww.udancede.org.Clickonthe orange“Donate”buttononthehome page,thentypein“KaitlynVogel”toaccessherpage.

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TheTownofSelbyvillehelditsfirstlivestreamedmeetingofthesittingtowncouncilthisweek,andthisisabiggerdealthanmanypeople mightbethinkingrightnow.

Ifthere’sonethingwealllearnedcollectivelyduringthepandemic lockdownsandrestrictions,it’sthatvideomeetingscanreplacealotof in-personinteractions.Now,that’snotentirelyagoodthing.Wehaveall readandheardstudiesthatsuggestthatmanyofourchildrenwerenegativelyimpactedto somedegreebyremotelearning,andthatregular humaninteraction—alreadysomewhatendangeredsincetheriseofsocialmedia—tookahitaspeoplemostlyinteractedviathedigitalworld.

Buttherewasalsosomegood,right?Businessesdidn’thavetotake ontheexpenseofflyingemployeesallovertheplaceformeetingsthat couldbetackledfromhomeortheregularoffice—bothsavingmoney andincreasingefficiencyastraveltimesdwindled.Oldfriendsbeganto

interactagainviaZoom,regardlesshowfartimeandlifehastakenthem apartfromeachotherphysically.Andtownsandothergovernmental bodiesbeganprovidingremoteaccesstomeetingssothepubliccould watchthemconductbusiness.

Thisisespeciallyimportantinourarea.Wehaveanextraordinary numberofsecond-homeownerswhospendthemajorityoftheirtime elsewhere.Theymightnotbeabletoattendthesemeetingsandmonitor what’shappeningwiththeirtaxdollars,butbecauseoflivestreamingand thelike,theycanstayinformed,asithappens.

Weliveinadifferentworld,andthescholarscandebatewhetherthat makesitabetteroneornot.Butinthiscase,withthistechnologythatis nowavailableandhighly-tested,thisoneseemslikeano-brainer.

Doinggovernmentbusinessinpubliciscritical,andSelbyville getsit.

Dedication,andpossiblyindigestion,shines

Therearefeatsthatstresstheverylimitsofwhatweever thoughtpossibleforthehumanbody.

ThinkofRogerBannistershatteringthe4:00-milemark,or JesseOwensbreakingfourworldrecordsinalittlemorethanan hour,orGertrudeEderlyswimmingthe EnglishChannel,orDonaldGorskeeating34,128BigMacs...

That’sright.

Point of No Return

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Ifyoubelieveit,youcanachieveit,and DonaldGorske,a70-year-oldmanfrom Wisconsin,hasdonewhatMichaelPhelps orLeBronJamescouldonlydreamtoaccomplish—hehasshovedmorethan 34,000perfectlittlepackagesoftwoall-beefpatties,specialsauce, lettuce,cheese,pickles,onions,onasesameseedbunintohis,well, BigMacHole,overthecourseofhislifetime.Andhehasthereceipts—and,onewouldassume,the“bubbleguts”—toproveit.

Darin J. McCann

ItwasMay17,1972,whenGorskeatehisveryfirstBigMac,accordingtoaUPIstory.Ifyou’veeverdoubtedtheconceptofloveat firstsight,well,that’sfair.ButtodayIpresenttoyouloveatfirstbite.

“Inthatmoment,Isaid:‘I’mgoingtoprobablyeattheseforthe restofmylife.’Ithrewthecartonsinthebackseatandstarted countingthemfromdayone,”hetoldGuinnessWorldRecords.

Beautifulstuff.Simplybeautiful.

Iknowwhatyou’rethinking,becauseIwasthinkingitmyself. Thisguymustweighabout1,700pounds,andbeactivelyworking onhis52ndheartattackrightnow,right?

Wrong.

“ManypeoplethoughtI’dbedeadbynow,butinsteadI’vebeen arecordholderformy24thyear—oneofGuinnessWorld Records’longest-runningrecordholders,sothat’sprettycoolto me,”saidGorske,whoalsosaidhemanagestomaintainhis physiquebyskippingthefrenchfries,noteatingbreakfastand walkingabout6milesdaily.

He’snotrestingonhislaurels,either.AccordingtotheUPIarticle,Gorskepaddedhisleadwiththerecordoverthecourseof 2023,eating728BigMacsoverthecourseoftheyear—that’s twoaday.Everysingleday.Andthatsoundsreally,reallybadifyou didn’taddadoseofperspectivewithit.HetoldTheGuardianthat hewasslammingnineBigMacsadayatonepointinhislife.

HismotherwasworriedabouthisBigMachabitandtriedto gethimtostop,evenforcinghimtoagreetoeatonenon-BigMac mealaday,atonepoint.Butshegaveupin1981.

“Shesaid,‘Iftheyhaven’tkilledyoubynow,goahead.’” Ofcourse,beingaGuinnessrecord-holderinsomethingsince

1999hasgivenGorskeabitofnotoriety.HislocalMcDonald’s hasaportraitofhimononeofitswalls,whichmakessensewhen youconsiderheisprobablyresponsibleforthatfranchiseowner’s currentandfuturefinancialwell-being,forgenerationstocome. Gorskealsoworkedasaguardatamaximum-securityprisoninWisconsin,andhe saidprisonerswere“relentless”inteasing himeverytimehisBigMacprowesswould landhimontelevisionagain.Thankfully, hisfellowguardswouldsneakinBigMacs forhimwhenhewasworkingadouble shiftandcouldn’tmakeittohisfavorite spotforameal.

“Mygoodness,”youmightbethinking.“Doesheeatanything else?”

Well,hedidstepoutofhiscomfortzoneandateaBurgerKing Whopper.Once.In1984.Buthesaiditjustdidn’tdoitforhim. Hey,Igetit.Ionceateanapple.

Letusneverspeakofthatagain.

GorskereportedlyhitshisMcDonald’sforbulkordersofhis favoritedelicacy,andmicrowavesthesandwichesasneeded throughouttheweek.Actually,areBigMacssandwiches?Isthis likethe“hotdog”debate?Shouldweactuallyclassifythemas... ButIdigress.

Youknowwhodoesn’tstoreBigMacstoeatlater?JoeyChestnut,that’swho.

Thecompetitiveeaterwhohasreachedalevelofworldwide notorietyoverhisabilitytodestroythecompetitionattheNathan’s HotDogEatingContesteveryyear,alsoholdshisownBigMacconsumptionworldrecord,slamming32ofthe“sandwiches”in about38minutes,accordingtoFoxBusiness.Thatmealwould havecostmorethan$127andcontainedmorethan18,000calorieswhenthatstorywaswritten,in2020.Today’scostforthesame meal?Onehundredbilliondollars.

Don’tlookupthatnumber.Justtrustme.Becool.I’mgoingfor thebigreactionhere.

“IrememberbeingalittlekidandtheywouldselltwoBig Macsfor$4,andmeandmygrandpawouldgetfourofthem,” ChestnutsharedonYouTube,viaFoxBusiness.“I’dendupeating three.Andthisisbringingmebacktobeingakid.”

Itisalwayssoinspiringtohearwhatcompelled...what?Heate threeBigMacsatatimeasakid?IfIatethreeBigMacsright now,I’dgain11poundsandhavetotakeafour-hournap.

Now,two?Yeah,Icoulddefinitelygofortwo.AndI’mskipping thefries.Ittakesalotofworktolookthisgood.

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LocalBoyScoutgets involvedinprocess

Editor:

IamHarlanBorino.IamaBoy ScoutforTroop281,andIamwriting thisletterformycommunicationsmerit badge.Mytopicisschoollunches.

Atmyschool,SelbyvilleMiddle School,ourlunchportionsareterrible. Wearebeingservedthesameamount offoodwehavehadsincekindergarten. Ourportionsaresosmall,Ioftenleave schoolfeelingveryhungry.Our lunchtimealsodoesnothelp.Itisat 10:17,somystomachisgrumbling [mostoftheday].Ifwehavechicken nuggetsthatday,Iwillstayhungryafter lunch,asweonlygetfivechicken nuggetsortwochickentenders.Thatis notenoughforanybodytooperateon fortherestoftheschoolday.Ihope thingswillbebetterinhighschool, lunch-wise.

HarlanBorino BethanyBeach

Readerreachesout toBivens

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletter wasaddressedtoRayBivens,directorof thestate’sDivisionofParks&Recre-

ation,regardingproposedlandfallfor windfarmsupplylinesneartheIndian RiverInlet,andwassenttotheCoastal Po intforpublication.

Mr.RayBivens,Iunderstandyou willbepresentattheMarch12presentationatBethanyBeachTown CouncilbyU.S.Wind.

IhavewrittentoGov.Carneyand alsoSaraMcPherson(director, BOEM)regardingmyconcernswith theEMFsthatwillbecreatedwith the17milesofexportcablegoing fromtheoffshorefarmtotheproposed3Rslandfallsite.

Idonotknowwhichdocuments arebeingusedtobasethattherewill notbeanyadverseeffectsonthelocal fish,butIdoknowthatidealistic statements,suchas“…Withbalanced phasestherearenoEMFs…”must notbeused.Individualphaseloadings willbepredicatedontheloadsand thesupplyandwillnotbebalanced.

Ourdolphin,sharks,skatesand otherfishwillallbeimpacted. BOEMspublicationregardingtheeffectsofwindfarmsonourfisherycites EMFeffectsonhumans,andwedo notdependonnaturalEMFstoguide usasapartofourdailylives.Avery detailed60-pagereportwasdonein January2023by15subject-matterex-

perts,titled“EMFsfromSubsea PowerCablesintheNaturalMarine Environment” (https://tethys.pnnl.gov/sites/default/f iles/publications/Gill-et-al-2023CEFAS.pdf).

Intheirconcludingstatements,it citestheneedforfurtherstudiesand thatmarineanimalswillbeimpacted. Therewillbefishkilledintheconstructionprocess,withthedrivingand poundingonthesupportinfrastructuresandthentheongoingemission ofEMFs.

Jackson Chin OceanView

Readerquestions

DelDOT’splanning

Editor:

Muchhasbeensaidoverthelast severalyearsabouttrafficissuesalong theRoute26corridor.Therearenumeroushotspotsalongtheroute— oneofthemoresevereissuesisatthe junctionofOldMillRoadandAtlantic.

Itisnowcommoninthemorning aspeopleheadtoworkforamajor backuptooccurwithpeopletryingto turnleft.Thismorning,Iwasdelayed waitingmyturntomaketheleftatthe

endofalinewith20carsstandingto doso.Ittooktwocyclesofthelight formetomakemyturn.Equallyconcerningisthatthebackupextendedso farbackitalsoimpactedthosetrying toexittheCreeksideCommunityor entertheshoppingcenteronthe northeastsideofthatcorner.

AsCoastalPointrecentlyreported, arequestforatrafficlightatWhites NeckRoadandAtlantichasrecently beenturneddown,despiteDelDOT collectingfundstowarditforseveral years.SuchalightwouldhavedivertedsomeofthetrafficatOldMill andAtlanticbyprovidingasecond optiontoturnleftwithalightfrom theWhitesNeckpeninsula.Currently, thereisonlyonetrafficlight-protectedintersectiontoserveseveral thousandhomes.

Insummer,thisjamcanbefar worse,oftenextending.4milesfrom thelight,blockingtheentrancesand exitstotwomorecommunities.Compoundingthisisthelackofshoulders orcommon-usepathsformuchofthe lengthofOldMillRoad.Forthoseof uswholivealongOldMillRoadand wishtowalkorbikealongtheroad,it isnearimpossibletodososafely.In

summer,manycyclists—myselfincluded—wouldliketobeableto biketoHoltsLandingStatePark,but todosoistoputyourselfatrisk.

WhenDelDOTisaskedabout pedestrianandcyclingpaths,they oftenpointtotherequirementfor newcommunitiestobuildcommonusepathsalongtheirborders,butthe lackofanyplanningtoconnectthese tocreateaviableroutetotheparkor elsewhererenderstheinvestmentin thesepathsuseless.Worseistheway somepathsterminatewithoutconnectiontotheroadorwithbollards blockingaccessforwheelchairormobilityscootersonthem.

Iwanttocalltopeople’sattention ameetingbeingheldbySussex PreservationonTuesday,March12,at 7p.m.attheLeweslibrary.DelDOT isthefeaturedspeaker.Onceagain, ourcommunitieswillbeignored— wearenotontheagenda.

Itisimportanttoattendifyoucan, eitherinpersonorviaZoom, (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85427553 951),tomakesureDelDOThearsus.

WeneedtoaskDelDOTwhythere hasbeennoplanningforimprovementsalongthe26corridorsincethe additionoftheturnlane,despitethe rapidpaceofdevelopmenthereand commitmentsthathavebeenmadeto

improveRoutes54,24andUS9. Pleaseattendandspeakup.Theproblemswefacewillnotbeaddressed untilwemakeourselvesheard.

Martin Lampner

Co-Chair,WhitesNeckCommunitiesAlliance

Readerdisagrees withvotingdecision

Editor:

IreadwithdismayintheCape

Gazettethearticletitled“EarlyVoting deemedunconstitutional”onTuesday, Feb.27.Thisdecisionaffectsonlythe GeneralElectioninNovember.Aformer attorney-generalwholitigatedthecase stated,“Itisunfortunatethatwehavedifferentlawsforthegeneralelectionthan forotherelections,whichmaycausesome voterconfusion.”Iwastakenabackand rereadthearticletwicemoreinunbelief. Isittheintenttoconfusethevoter?

AsaseniorcitizenofSussexCounty, who alongwithmanyothersinadvancingyears,haveenjoyedearlyvotingand absenteevoting,itwasashocktolearn thatourearlyvotingandpermanentabsenteevotingisnowunconstitutional. Withadeterioratingbackthatpinches nervesandaffectsmywalkingseveral blocksandstandingformorethan15 minutes,ithasbeensoconvenientto takeadvantageofearlyvotingor,when necessary,doanabsenteeballot.

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SeeLETTERSpage16

Countytohostsecondannualspellingbee

SussexCounty’sbestspellersare hopingforalittlel-u-c-kwhenthey competefortophonorsnextweekend.

Atotalof20localstudentswill gatheroverSt.Patrick’sDayweekend totakepartinthesecondannualSussexCountyRegionalSpellingBee competition,setfor1p.m.,Saturday, March16,atSussexAcademyin Georgetown.Theevent,sponsoredby SussexCountyLibraries,willsendone winnertotheScrippsNational SpellingBeeinMay,where participantswillcompetefortheScripps Cup.

Thisyear,10schoolshaveregistered

fortheSussexCountycompetition,allowingstudentsrangingfromthird throughfifthgradestoparticipatein thenation’slongest-runningeducationalcompetition.The2023championoftheinauguralSussexCounty RegionalSpellingBeewasDeclanDurand,a10-year-oldfifth-graderfrom LoveCreekElementarySchoolnear RehobothBeach.Durandwonthetitle andchancetocompeteintheNational Beeafterwinningintheninthround withtheword“elegant.”

ThisyearmarksthesecondforSussexCountyLibrariesasanofficial ScrippsNationalSpellingBeeregional

partner,andtheonlyinsouthern Delaware.

“Weareproudtoofferaccessonce againforSussexCountystudentsto engageinthisnationalstudentrecognitionprogram.Itisanexcellentopportunityforstudentstodeveloptheir literacyskills,buildtheirconfidence, andengageinhealthy competition,” saidSussexCountyLibrarianRachel Lynch.

Inadditiontodemonstratingtheir vocabularyprowess,participationinregionalbeesalsogivesstudentsthe chancetogainexperienceinpublic speaking,developconfidence,andin-

spirealoveoflearningandconnection withtheirpeers.

Duetolimitedseated,thisyear’sregionaleventwillbebyinvitationonly, forfriendsandfamiliesoftheparticipants.Thecompetitionwillbe streamedliveontheSussexCounty DepartmentofLibraries’Facebook page.TheScrippsNationalSpelling BeeisscheduledforMay29-30atthe NationalHarbor,nearWashington, D.C.ThateventwillbetelevisednationallyonIon.

TolearnmoreabouttheScripps NationalSpellingBee,visit www.spellingbee.com.

BigOysterBrewerydine-and-donatetohelpCIB

TheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBays(CIB)andBigOyster Breweryareteaminguptohosta dine-and-donateeventonMonday, March11,tobenefitCIB.

From3to8:30p.m.,BigOyster Brewerywilldonate20percentofall salestosupporttheconservationeffortsoftheDelawareCenterforthe InlandBays.AsaparticipantinCIB’s “Don’tChuckYourShucks”oyster shellrecyclingprogram,BigOyster willalsofeaturespecialoysterdishes

alongsidetheirregularmenuofferings.Guestswillhavetheopportunity tolearnmoreabouttheCIB’songoingprogramsandinitiativesaimedat protectingandrestoringthewatershed.

Inadditiontoenjoyingfoodand drinksforthecause,attendeescan alsocontributetothesustainability effortsbydroppingofftheirowndiscardedoystershellsforrecycling throughDon’tChuckYourShucks. Theshellsplayacrucialroleinhabi-

tatrestorationandsupportingoyster populationsintheInlandBays.

Tocommemoratethisevent,alimited-editionCIBandBigOystercollaborativeT- shirtwillbeavailablefor purchase,withproceedsbenefiting the“Don’tChuckYourShucks”Program.Rafflesthroughoutthenight willalsobenefittheCIBandgive participantstheopportunitytowin bays-themedprizes.

“We’rethrilledtopartnerwithBig OysterBreweryforthisspecialDine

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Howcuriousthisrulingcomesnowin acrucialelectionyear,whenvotingis goingtobealargeturnout.Howcurious itisthatallthepartiesinvolvedinbringingthisrulingaboutareRepublicans. IftheRepublicansplantofilelegislationforaconstitutionalamendment “tocorrectlyimplementtheformof

&Donateevent,”saidMarkCarter, directorofDevelopmentatthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays. “It’safantasticopportunityforthe communitytocometogether,enjoy deliciousfood,andsupportourmissionofprotectingandpreservingthe InlandBays.”

Formoreinformationaboutthe event,visitwww.inlandbays.orgor contacttheDelawareCenterforthe InlandBaysatcommunications@inlandbays.org.

earlyvotingthatDelawareansusedin thelastelectioncycletakingcaretoaddressthecourt’sobjections,”whyhaven’t theydoneitbeforethiselectioncycle? Shameontheinitiators,Mennella and Sen.Hocker,forbringingthiscase tocourtstatingtheyhavenoissuewith in-personearlyvoting.Itclearlyisa clevertactictosuppressthevoteof oldervotersandthosewhoarefullyemployed.

DorisP.Pierce

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SamuelW.‘Sam’Bare,83

SamuelW.“Sam”Bare,83,ofDelmar,Del.,andformerlyofLewes, Del.,father,grandfather,brother, uncleandpatriot,passedawaypeacefullyonFriday,March1,2024,athis home.HewasbornonAug.13, 1940,oneof10childrenofthelate JohnBareandIva(Gordy)Bare.

Bareproudlyservedhiscountryin theDelawareNationalGuardfor severalyearsbeforeenlistinginthe U.S.Army,stationedinOkinawa from1961to1965.Histimeinthe Armypreparedhimwellforafulfillingcareerinlawenforcement.From 1969to1983,heproudlyservedas anofficerfortheLewesPoliceDepartment,wherehemademany friendswhomheconsideredextendedfamily.

Inhisyoungerdays,Barewasan avidHarleyDavidsonriderandwas amemberoftheLewesMotorcycle Club.Helovedtheoutdoors,wasan avidfisherman,andwasveryskilled workingonandbuildingcomputers. Thosewhoknewhimknewhispassionforhiscountry,andheenjoyed conversationsaboutpoliticsandthe stateofthecountry.

Hisfamilygaveaspecialthanksto LisaandEllen,whowerespecial

niecesandcaregivers.

Inadditiontohisparents,Bare wasprecededindeathbysiblings BernadineKing,LloydWarfield,Jack Bare,CharlesBare,FreddieBare, DonaldBareandaninfantbrother, JoeBertBare.Heissurvivedbyhis daughters,whomhewasextremely proudof,SharonSlaterandherhusband,Fred,ofMilton,Del.,and SusanBartoandherhusband,Doug, ofPalmBay,Fla.;hisgrandchildren, KatelynPayson,JacobSlater,Louie AttallaandLornaAttalla;greatgrandchild,Bentley;brothers,Leo BareofGumboro,Del.,andJesse Bareandhiswife,Myra,ofFrankford,Del.;andmanyniecesand nephews.

Amemorialservicewithmilitary honorswillbeheldonFriday,March 22,2024,at11a.m.atShortFuneral HomeinDelmar,Del.,whereavisitationforfamilyandfriendswillbe heldfrom10to11a.m.Memorial donationsinmemoryofBaremaybe senttoDelawareHospice,100Patriot’sWay,Milford,DE19963. Arrangementsareinthecareof ShortFuneralHomeinDelmar. Condolencesmaybesenttothefamilybyvisitingwww.shortfh.com.

Herbert‘Buddy’Glass,81

ily.HewasbornonJuly30,1942,in Radford,Va.,sonofthelateHerbert MorganGlassandthelateEunice Begliomini.Hisfamilymovedto Wilmington,Del.,whenhewasa child.

InFebruaryof1960,GlassenteredtheU.S.AirForce,wherehe servedasajetenginemechanicfor fouryearsduringtheVietnamWar. Hewashonorablydischargedin 1964.

Hespentmuchofhiscareer workinginthechemicalmanufacturingindustry,largelyinDelaware City,Del.,andMonongahela,Pa.He traveledthroughouttheUnited StatesandSoutheastAsia,assisting innewmanufacturing-plantstartups. Hewasanindustryexpertinenvironmentalhealthandsafety,andwas oftencalledtorespondtohazardouschemicalincidentsthroughoutthe country,inwhichhehelpeddirect clean-upandcontainmentactivities. Duringtheseincidents,hefrequently hadtospeakwiththemedia,and wouldlatersay,“Theycouldnever getthestoryright.”Heretiredin 2001andmovedtoOceanView.

tiontoLakotaSiouxchildren. Glassissurvivedbyhiswifeof59 years,Colleen(Regetz)Glass;son JeffGlassanddaughter-in-lawJill GlassofHarrisburg,Pa.;daughter JenniferAngottiand“son-in-law” David“Butch”MayofNewark,Del.; granddaughterMadisonAngotti;and grandsonsLoganAngotti,Tyler GlassandBrendanGlass.

Funeralserviceswillbeheldon March21,2024,at11a.m.atthe DelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilyaskedthatpeople considerdonatingtoanyofthe causesmentionedabove.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

PhilipAnthonyGuarino,93

PhilipAnthonyGuarino,93,of Selbyville,Del.,diedTuesday,Feb. 27,2024,atAtlanticGeneralHospitalinBerlin,Md.Hewasbornin Baltimore,Md.,sonofthelateAnthonyGuarinoandMary(Cincotta) Guarino.

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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, March 11

Let’s Talk Books! 2—3:00 pm

Share what you’re reading with others & hear what others in your community are reading in this informal book group.

Women’s History Month Trivia 4:30—5:30 pm

Join us for a fun night of trivia! Part of the Sussex Library’s Trivia Adventure.

Tuesday, March 12

Intro. to Newspapers.com by Ancestry 10—11:00 am

Learn how to use Newspapers.com by Ancestry in this free, informative class!

Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong: A 6-Week Series 2—3:00 pm

Join us at the library for a free, beginner level Tai Chi & Qigong series.

PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

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

Wednesday, March 13

Feelings Rock! 10:30—11:00 am

Feelings Rock is a music, movement, & more program designed to help children under 5 and their families work through everyday emotions!

Did They Do It? True Crime Club 2—4:00 pm

Take a look at the disappearance of Natalee Holloway with other true crime enthusiasts!

Thursday, March 14

The library will be closed for staff training. Please return your items to the book drop outside during this time.

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Friday, March 15

Herbert“Buddy”Glass,81,of OceanView,Del.,passedaway peacefully,inhishome,onFeb.19, 2024,surroundedbyhislovingfam-

Hewasastrongsupporterofnumerousveterans’andfirst-responder organizations,suchasWounded WarriorProject,ParalyzedVeterans ofAmericaandTunneltoTowers Foundation.Healsosupportedthe St.Joseph’sIndianSchoolinSouth Dakota,whichprovidesfreeeduca-

Guarinohadretiredfromworkas amicrobiologistforMcCormick& Company.Hewasamemberofthe AmericanChemicalSocietyfor41 years.HewasalsoamemberofSt. Luke’sCatholicChurch,wherehe servedasalectorandEucharistic minister.Hewasamemberofthe

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Hewasprecededindeathbyhis wife,DoloresE.Guarino,andhis sister,JanePollizzi.Heissurvivedby twodaughters,DeborahJ.Ragno andherhusband,James,ofSouth Mountain,Pa.,andElizabeth Baingerandherhusband,Albert,of Frederick,Md.;fivegrandchildren, ChristinaEmbree,JoshuaRagno, AndrewRagno,JoannaIlloandJanineLevien;and10great-grandchildren.

Aviewingwastobeheldon Wednesday,March6,2024,from4 to6p.m.atBishop-HastingsFuneral Home,19SouthMainSt.,Selbyville, Del.OnThursday,March7,2024,a visitationwillbeheldatSt.Andrew RomanCatholicChurch,14401 SinepuxentAve.,OceanCity,Md., fromnoonto1p.m.AMassof ChristianBurialwillimmediately followatthechurch,startingat1 p.m.IntermentwillfollowatGateof HeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del. Inlieuofflowers,donationsin Guarino’smemorymaybemadeto St.JudeChildren’sResearchHospital,501St.JudePlace,Memphis,TN 38105,oronline.Condolencesmay besentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

LaverneD.Hall

LaverneD.Hallpassedpeacefully, inhersleep,onthemorningofSaturday,Feb.24,2024.Herjourney beganinFrankford,Del.,whereshe wasbornathomeasthethirdchild ofthelateRolandWescottSr.andof EdithI.Wescott.

Herearlyyearswerespentinthe nurturingenvironmentofDelaware’s publicschools,wheresheattended FrankfordElementaryandgraduated fromIndianRiverHighSchoolin 1977.Heradventurousspiritledher toEasley,S.C.,wheresheembraced variousemploymentopportunities, includinganotablepositionat ClemsonUniversity.

InOctober2017,Hallfacedaserioushealthchallengethatbrought herbacktoDelaware.Shefoundsolaceandcareinthelovingarmsofher sister,GaleM.Briddell,inGeorgetown,Del.,whostoodbyhersideas herdevotedcaretakeruntilherlast breath.Sheenjoyedplantingflowers, cooking,rideswithhersisterandattendingthedayprogramatEaster SealsinGeorgetown.Thefamilyofferedaspecialthank-youtoEaster Sealsandtheirwonderfulstaffwho providedHallasafe,caring,supportive,funandsocialenvironment throughtheirdayprogram.

DBGopensfor2024seasononMarch14

DelawareBotanicGardens(DBG) atPepperCreekPresidentRaySander announcedthisweekthatthe37-acre botanicgardensnearDagsborowill “OpentheGardenGates”foritssixth seasonat9a.m.onThursday,March 14.

“Welcomebackforanotherseason ofnaturalbeautyandexperiencethe gardensandwildlifeastheyspringto lifeagain,”hesaid.“Ourboard,volunteersandstaffareexcitedtoshareour newfeatures,includingtheHedgerow GardenandtheDelDOTshore restorationproject,whichadded0.30 acrestoour1,000-footPepperCreek shoreline.ThesefeaturesjointhePiet OudolfMeadowGarden,whichcontinuestobeoneoftheregion’smost valuableexamplesofnativeplantsand horticulture.

“Alltheseenvironmentallysound projectsarekeyexamplesofDBG’s long-rangelandstewardshipandcommitmenttosustainability,”Sandersaid. “DBGstaffandvolunteershavebeen workingallwintertobereadyfor membersandgueststoenjoyasafenaturaloasis,away fromthestressesof everydaylife.InthePietOudolf MeadowGarden,RhyneGarden, LearningGardenandFollyGarden,we nowhaveover200,000springbulbs

emerging.”

DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsStephenPryceLea said,“Thankstoamildwinteranda hard-workingteam,wehavemade greatprogressinthegardens.We planted21,500additionalspringbulbs lastNovember,addingtoaspectacular 200,000spring-bulbdisplay.Seethe newDelDOTshorelinerestoration project,whichwascompletedinDe-

cember,and7,000newplantingsare goingintothisnewshorelineareathis spring.The12-acreWoodlandsare showingtheirspringcolorswithdogwoodandredbudtreessoontobe showingtheirbrightspringcolors. Comeandenjoyyourselfandexperiencenature’sspringbeauty.”

TheDBGwebsitelists2024educationaltoursandclasses.Forexample, onFriday,March15,at2p.m.,Pryce

LeawillgiveaGuidedSpringBulb Tour;andon Thursday,March28,at2 p.m.,hewillalsogiveaGuidedSpring BulbTour.Peoplecansign-upnowat www.delawaregardens.org.

DBGExecutiveDirectorSheryl Swedsaid,“Wehaveexpandedourgardenexperience,andalsoexpandedthe listofDBG2024learningopportunities.Weinviteyoutobecomeamember andgetinvolvedbyjoiningourwonderfulteamofDBGvolunteers.We havegardensteward,docentandadministrativeopportunitiesforvolunteers.Gotothewebsitetosign-upfor membershipsandvolunteerpositions. Comeseehowthegardensaregrowing. Pleasejoinus,aswewelcomespring.

TheDelawareBotanicGardensare opentothepubliconThursdays throughSundaysfrom9a.m.to4p.m., andthereareguidedtoursat10a.m. Visitorscanregisterforguidedtoursin advanceontheDBGwebsiteor,if thereisroom,onthedayoftheirvisit. Gotowww.delawaregardens.org.

TheDBGislocatedashortdrive from thebeaches,at30220PineyNeck Road,Dagsboro.Members’admissionis free,andtours/classescost$10.Nonmembersadultadmissioncosts$15, andtours/classescost$10.Children16 oryoungerreceivefreeadmission.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•AmandaGoebel SpringCrocusBulbsinbloom.

DelawareBotanicGardensatPepper CreekPresidentRaySanderannounced thisweekthatthegardensarelaunchinga newfundraisingcampaigntoinstallan eaglecameraalongthegardens’1,000feet ofPepperCreekshorelinewhereaneagle’s nestislocated.

Thecampaignbeginsduringthe Delaware’sDoMore24campaignon March7-8,butcontinuesallyearasthe DelawareBotanicGardensopensforthe seasononThursday,March14.Guestscan contributeattheWelcomeCenteroronline.

“Wearethrilledtoannounceourendeavortoinvitesponsorshipsupportfor theacquisitionofeaglenestcamand wildlifecameras,revolutionizingtheway visitorsobservewithourabundantwildlife onout37-acresite,”Sandersaid.

Peoplecandonateonline atwww.delawaregardens.org/give-today.

DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsStephenPryceLeasaid, “Contributionsfromoursupporterswill notonlyfacilitatethepurchaseandinstallationoftheeaglenestcamandwildlife trailcamerasbutalsofortifyourongoing effortstoenhancetheoverallvisitorexperienceattheDelawareBotanicGardens.

“Nestledwithintheshorelinegardens liesahavenforwildlife,fromthegraceful kestreltothemajesticbaldeagles,thevibrantbluebirds,nightowlsandwoodpeckers—justafewofthewildspeciesthat contributetothediversetapestryofour ecosystem.Joinusinourmissiontofoster adeeperconnectionwithnatureandembarkonajourneyofdiscoveryatthe DelawareBotanicGardens.Together,let usobserve,cherish,educateandpreserve theunparalleledbeauty ofourEastern Shorewildlife.”

DBGExecutiveDirectorSherylSwed said,“Weareexcitedaboutthisrareopportunitytousesolarpoweredcamerastogive usanintimateglimpseintothedailylifeof thesemagnificentcreaturesonsiteatthe WelcomeCenterorthroughlivestreaming intoyourhomes.”

Foradditionalinformationabout DelawareBotanicGardens,including membershipsandvolunteeringgo towww.delaweargardens.org.

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DeShields,SturgishonoredatEastMillsboroElementary

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonoredEastMillsboroElementaryfifthgradersZa’LayaDeShieldsandAlijah Sturgisfortheirleadership,effortand excellence.

“Alijahisahard-workingstudent whoputsgreateffortintoeverythinghe does,whetheritishisschoolworkor beingkindtoothers,”SDARJrepresentativessaid.“Alijahmodelseverydayexcellenceashecomestoschoolreadyto learnandisalwaysprepared.Heisa selflessstudentwhoprioritizesothers’ needs.”

“Za’Layaisanexemplarystudent whoconsistentlydemonstratesoutstandingleadership,improvement,effort andexcellence,”theyadded.“Oneof Za’Laya’sremarkablequalitiesisher commitmenttobeingapeermentorfor youngerstudents.Sheconnectswith

thesestudentseffortlesslybecauseofher compassionateandpatientnature.Za’Laya’sdedicationtohelpingotherssucceedistrulyinspiring.”

Za’Layaalsoassistswiththeoperationofsmallgroupstations.Herorganizationalskillsensurethatevery studentreceivestheattentionandguidancetheyneedtoreachtheirfullpotential,representativesnoted.

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementawardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsof leadership,effort,andexcellenceintheir schools.Studentsfromeachschoolin theCapeHenlopenandIndianRiver SchoolDistrictsarerecognized throughouttheschoolyear.SDARJisa nonpartisanorganizationthateducates, informs,andadvocatesforracialjustice, equalityandfairopportunity.Formore information,gotosdarj.org.

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonoredIndianRiverHighSchoolsenior ShanylaGainesforherleadership,effort,andexcellence.

AccordingtoErinCrooks,her schoolcounselor,Gainesisanexcellent student andalwaysputsforthherbest effort.Sheisenrolledinthreedual-enrollmentcoursesandiscompletingher pathwayinband.

Outsidetheclassroom,Gainesisactivelyparticipatinginavarietyofclubs andactivities,includingConcertBand,

MarchingBand,JazzBand,ChessClub andCrochetClub.Sheisatalented musicianandcontributestothesuccess oftheschool’smusicprogram.

Gainesoftenattendsperformances acrossthedistricttovolunteerorsupportotherstudents.

“ShanylaisamemberoftheTri-M HonorsSocietyandGSA,whereshe hasdemonstratedexceptionaladvocacy skills.Shehasastrongvoiceforinclusivityandacceptancewithinourschool community.Committedtovolunteering, Shanylahasaccumulatedmorethan100

hoursofservice.

“Resilienceandself-advocacyaretwo ofShanyla’smostimpressivequalities. Shehasfacedchallengeswithdeterminationandhasconsistentlyadvocated forherselfandothers.Herabilityto overcomeobstaclesandhercommitmenttoexcellencemakeheravaluable memberofanyclassroom,club,or team.”

Surroundedbyfamilyandschool staff,Gaineswasrecentlyrecognizedin aceremonyattheschoolandreceiveda $20giftcardfromSDARJ.

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementawardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsof leadership,improvement,effort,andexcellenceintheirschools.Studentsfrom eachschoolintheCapeHenlopenand IndianRiverSchoolDistrictsarerecognizedthroughouttheschoolyear. SDARJisanonpartisanorganization thateducates,informs,andadvocates forracialjustice,equalityandfairopportunity.Formoreinformation,goto sdarj.org.

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonoredJohnM.ClaytonElementary

Schoolfifth-graderJakhiBinesforhis leadership,effortandexcellence.

Accordingtohisteacher,Binesar-

rivesatschooleverymorningwithabig smile.Heisoneoffourcounselofficers fortheschool’sNationalElementary

HonorSociety(NEHS),inwhichhe takestheleadonsuchcommunityprojectsastheHolidayCannedFoodDrive. EvenbeforehewasinNEHS,Bines was alwaysabigcontributortoany fundraiser.Heoftenlinksinhischurch tohelpsupporttheschool,organizers noted,describingBinesas“acaringstudentwhohelpsfriendsmakesmartdecisionsandguidesthemdownthesafe path.”

Surroundedbyfamily,friends,and schoolstaff,Bineswashonoredinaceremonyattheschoolandreceiveda$20 bookstoregiftcardfromSDARJ.

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementawardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsof leadership,effort,andexcellenceintheir schools.Studentsfromeachschoolin theCapeHenlopenandIndianRiver SchoolDistrictsarerecognized throughouttheschoolyear.SDARJisa nonpartisanorganizationthateducates, informs,andadvocatesforracialjustice, equalityandfairopportunity.Formore information,gotosdarj.org.

Schoolstotakepartin‘Spread theWord—Inclusion’campaign

OnWednesday,March6,Special OlympicsDelawarewillunitewithstudentsinschoolsatalllevelsacrossthe stateinaglobalmovementofmutual respectandhumandignitycalled “SpreadtheWord—Inclusion.”

ThroughthegrassrootsworkofSpecialOlympicsPrograms,youthleaders andself-advocates,theSpreadtheWord Campaignhasgrownoverthepast15 yearsfromaninitiativeinafewdozen schoolstooneofthemostwidelyused toolsforSpecialOlympicsschoolengagement,currentlyengagingthousands of UnifiedChampionSchoolsinthe UnitedStates.

“Thedayisanopportunityforstudentsinschoolstorallybehindthe premisethatrespectingandincluding individualsofallabilitiesandbackgroundsshouldremainattheforefront ofeveryactionanddecisiontheymake onadailybasis,”saidJonBuzby,Special OlympicsDelawareseniordirectorof UnifiedChampionSchools.“Fortunately,nowadaysthemajorityofstudentsalreadyrespectalloftheirpeers, but theactivitiesonthisonedayjustreinforcetheimportanceoftreating everyonewithrespectandtheinclusion ofallmembersinschoolactivitiesand inthelocalcommunities.”

OnMarch6,youthinall50states willcoordinatesimultaneouspledge drives,campaignsandeducationalactivitiesthroughthe‘SpreadtheWord— Inclusion’campaign.InDelaware,more than150schoolsrepresentingalllevels preschoolthroughcollegewillbeparticipating inthecampaignthroughan arrayofactivitiespromotingrespectand inclusion,whichmightinclude:

(1)Providinggeneralinformation aboutthecampaigninmorningannouncements.

(2)Conductingassembliesfocused onrespectandinclusion.

(3)Leadingweek-longfun,interactiveactivitiestopromoterespectandinclusion.

(4)Signingapledgebannerattheir schooltopromoterespectandinclusion.

(5)Wearingthisyear’sofficialSpread the Wordshirt(arecordmorethan 20,000sold)

(5)RaisingawarenessabouttheSpecialOlympicsDelawareprogram.

Forthefirsttime,theUniversityof Delawareiscelebratingthedaybyhostingthefirst-everDisabilityAllyFairon TheGreenofitsNewarkcampus.More than15organizationswillberepresented,andtheeventisfreeandopento thepublic.

March7

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

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

AcrylicArtClass— JoinartistJenellfora fun,freepaint-a longacrylicartclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Wewill havetwohourstopaintacactus-themed canvas.Allmaterialsareprovided.Free,for ages18-plus.Registrationbegins@10:15 amonFeb.29,andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree

art/craftclassesperquarter(March-May 2024,)butonlyoneacrylicpaintingclassper calendaryear.Already attendedthree?Enjoy freeCreativeBugartvideotutorialsonyour ownathomebyclickingontheCreativeBug logoonthehomepageofourwebsiteand typinginyourlibrarycardnumber.(Ifyour cardnumberstartswithsomethingother than33812,visitthelibraryforassistance.) HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Yarn-WrappedPictureFrame— JoinRachel forafunandeasycraftidealforbeginnersat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.We willbe makingayarn-wrappedpictureframe.Free, allmaterialsareprovided.Ages18-plus please.Registrationbeginsat2p.m.onFeb. 29,andisavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(March-May

2024.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March8

MixandMingle— RepublicansforSussexis hostingMixandMingle,aninformalcocktail partycelebratingMarchMadnessattheSussexCountyAssociationofRealtorsbuildingin Georgetownfrom6to9p.m.Therewillbe heavyhorsd’oeuvres,desserts,andbeverageswillbeserved.Therewillalsobeacash barwithassortedwines.Thecostis$35per person.Makecheckspayableto“RepublicansforSussex”andmailtoRFS,20890Wil KingRoad,Lewes,DE19958.

SchoolGala— LighthouseChristianSchool’s FifthAnnualLetT hereBeLightGalawillbe heldatCrossroadCommunityChurchin Georgetown.Doorsopenat5:15p.m.forthe semi-formalevent.Ticketscost$50each,at lighthousechristianschool.com.Therewillbe

dinner,entertainmentbyaChristianband, ChristianventriliquistKenHuff,liveandsilent auctions,rafflesanddoorprizes.

YourVegetableGarden— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryforafreelectureongettingstarted withavegetablegardenat10a.m.Learnthe importanceof soilprep,croprotation,timing, andcaretomaximizeyour2024food-growingefforts.CatherineWinklerofRootsLandscapingwillshare20-plusyearsofvegetable andherbgardeningexperience.Registration isencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

JigsawPuzzleMake&Swap— JoinSouth CoastalLi braryat2p.m.forsomerelaxing puzzletime.Theywillhavethreetablesset upfrom2–4p.m.withvaryingdifficultylevelsofjigsawpuzzles(350pieces,500 pieces,and1000pieces).Meetotherjigsaw puzzleenthusiastsinyourcommunityand helpuspiecethesepuzzlestogether.Kristin willalsotellyouhowtoborrowpuzzles throughtheDelawareLibraryCatalog.Bring uptotwopuzzlestoswapwithothers— puzzlesshouldhavealloftheirpieces,bein goodcondition,a ndboxesshouldnotbe taped.Forages13-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

March9

HealthandFitness— The6thAnnualHealthFitness&LeisureExpowillbeheldatCape HenlopenHighfrom9a.m.to4p.m.There willbemorethan80exhibitorsofferingafull arrayofhealth,fitness,leisureandhome productsandservices .Forexhibitorinformation,contactKathyatDelawareResorts Exposat(302)236-0857oremailherat kathy@deexpos.com.

FriedChicken— TheBishopville(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholding afriedchickencarryoutatthemainstation fromnoonto2p.m.Themealincludesahalf achicken,Frenchfries,coleslawandaroll, for$15.Topre-order,call(619)922-9950by March6.

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

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun wildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.!Eachtimewemeet,we'llfocusona newtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Free, forages6-10years.Reg istrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.Parentsdonotneedtoregister butmustaccompanytheirchild.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

DisneyMusicShow— TheMillsboroPublic

DJSkyBradyanswershiscalling,spreadsjoy

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ConversationwithSky Bradyiseffortless,lighthearted, ashelaunchesintobanter abouthistriptoFlorida,where he’sbiking,sightseeingand goingtospringtraining,and aboutthatuniquenickname.

PhilipBrady’sgivenname wasreplacedwith“Sky”atthe suggestionofagirlsmittenby hisprettyeyes.

At70,he’syouthfulyethas thewisdomofamanwhohas liveddeeply,amanwholoves talkingaboutperformingin bands,whoplanstorecordan albumof1980shitsandwrite hismemoir,whoishappyto haveeventuallyreconciledwith hisfatherandwho,asadisc jockey,hasdonatedhistime andskills.

Andthere’sthetouching memoryoftheafternoon,duringtheCOVID-19pandemic,when hewasplayingmusicintheparkinglot ofanursinghomebecausehecouldn’t goinside.

“Iwassinging‘Unforgettable,’the NatKingColesong.Thesunwas shining,andthissweetolderwoman wasstandingbyherwindow.Shewas reaching,tryingtoreach,formyhand atthewindow,”hesaid,hisvoice fallingintoagentleness.

“WhenIplayatnursinghomes, theyreallylikeDeanMartin,Frank Sinatra.Theylovethosesongs,”he said.Thentheconversationturnedto hisyouth,tohimbeing16andliving inNevada,wherehegraduatedfrom highschoolin1971.

For11years,hehadattended Catholicschool.

“Ihadneverbeentoapublicschool before.Ididn’twanttousethename Philip.Ineededanickname.Thisgirl said,‘Igotit.’Shesaid,‘“Sky”because youhavesky-blueeyes.’Iwentto schoolthatMonday.Iwashanging aroundwiththiskid,andtheywereintroducingmeas‘Sky.’Afterhigh school,Ihitchhikedbackacrossthe countrytoPhiladelphia,whereI’m fromoriginally.Everybodyknewmeas Phil.Iwasplayinginbands,andI thoughttheSkyBradyBandsounded betterthanthePhilipBradyBand,”he said.

Brady—who,withhiswifeof34 years,Eileen,hasthreechildren,Eric, EddieandSkyline,andsoontobesix grandchildren—livesinGeorgetown.

Adiscjockeyforthepast37years, hevolunteerstoplaymusicforresidentsatTheStockleyCenter,forthose withintellectualanddevelopmental disabilities.Hehasplayedtherefor yearsandhasbeenpresentedwiththe JeffersonAwardandgovernor’sVolunteeroftheYearAward.

“IwasattheStockleyCenter,andI wasdoingaHalloweengig.Ilookedto myright,andthereisSteveHammond fromWBOC-TVstandingthere,and hehadacameracrew.Ithoughtmaybe theyweredoingastoryaboutHalloweenandtheStockleyCenter.Itook astepoutoftheway,andSteveHammondsaid,‘No,no.Stayherefora minute.’TheygavemetheJefferson Award,andI’mcryinglikeababy.My wifeandkidsarethere.Thatwas10or 15yearsago.

“TheStockleyCenter—theyare myguys.Ihavehadbig,bigpassiontowardtheintellectuallychallengedsince Iwasakid,”hesaid,explainingthathis stepfatherwasapsychiatrist,anexecutiveatamentalinstitution.

“Atthetime,Iwasn’tdoingreal goodwithmymentalstate.Ihadanger issues.Iusedtovolunteertogotothe hospitalandputonlittleshowsand

playmusic.Myfirstgig,Iwas14andI sanginfrontof700nuns.Mystepfatherwrotethreeorfourbooksabout nunsandtheirsexuality,andhespoke atuniversities.Weusedtogoontrips. We’dgetthere,andI’msinging.Iwas alwayssinging.IthinkIwassinging whenIcameoutofthewomb.AsI’ve gottenolder,I’verealizedthatpassion isabeautifulflowerbecauseitmakes somanypeoplehappy.Tobeableto sharemyGod-giventalent,it’sabout thepassion.

“So,mystepfatherknewhowmuch Ilovedmusic.Hefigured,‘Let’ssee whathispassionis.’Mybiologicalfathersaid,‘Youaren’tgoingtogetanywhereinthisworlddoingthat.You havetogototheArmy.’Butinthelast 10or15years,mybiologicalfatherand Iwereabletoreconcilebeforehedied. ThatisGod’sworkrightthere,”he said.

HisstepfathertookBradytoaMinnesotaTwinsbaseballgameandtold himaboutanunheknewwhoplayed guitar.HesuggestedBradyperform withher.

“Shedidn’tjustknowreligious songs,butsheknewothersongs,too. Wesang‘Windy’byTheAssociation and‘RedRubberBall’byTheCyrkle. Wedidthat,andwedidthreeorfour othersongs.Thenallofasudden,they said,‘Areyouready?’Isaid,‘Readyfor

what?’andtheysaid‘Wethink thenunswouldlikewhatyou are doing.’Acurtainopensand therewere700nuns.Thatwas attheUniversityofMinnesota, wheremystepfatherwasspeakingabouthisbooks,”hesaid.

Later,Bradyworkedasan exterminatorfor15years,but hecontinuedtosingwith bands,evenperformingin PhiladelphiaduringtheBicentennialcelebrationin1976.

Within10years,hefelthe wastoobusyandquittheband, butlaterhewasofferedajob playingrecordsforamanwho hadabarinPhiladelphia. Otherclubownerswere also startingtonoticehim.

“Ididweddings,beef-andbeers.Acouplethatowneda clubinPhillygavemeanumber,asalary,Icouldn’tresist, andtheysaidtheywouldpay mytaxesandIcouldhavefree food,drinks.Istartedtherein 1988.ThenImovedtoGeorgetown around1993andIplayedthere.I movedtoDelaware.Ihadabandin 1975,andweplayedinRehoboth Beach.Ifellinlovewiththearea,”he said.

Today,mostofhisdiscjockeywork isatweddings,anniversarypartiesand privateevents.Becausehe’salsoanordainedminister,hehasmarriedcouples,thenplayedatthereceptions.

Toschedule,visit www.skybrady.comorcall(302)3446530.

“Iplayanything.Igiveclients110 percent.Ireallyammoreintothepersonalitything.Whensomebodyhires meandtheygivefeedbacktheysay,‘I can’tbelievehewentoveranddanced withmygrandmother,’or‘Thewind wasblowingeverythingaround,andhe wentoverandcleanedup.’That’swho Iam,”hesaid.

“Iwanttolivemyremainingyears tobethebestpersonIcanbeand, throughthegraceofGod,givehappinessandsmilesandgoodvibesto everyoneImeet.

“Ifyouseepeoplealittleout-ofsorts,insteadofgettingintheirfaces, thinkmaybetheyarehavingabadday. Maybetheirmotherdied.Who knows?”hesaid.

“Idon’twalkonwaterornothing, butItrytobethebestpersonIcan.”

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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.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCatering inMillville.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicL ibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastele-

healthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.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:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfro m4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare

welcome.

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

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

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

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By Brian Thomas & Kate Chin Park

Heatingandcooling assistanceavailable tolow-income Delawarehouseholds

Formany,thewinterandsummer monthsarefuntimesfilledwithholiday celebrationsanddaysatthebeach.For thoseinlow-incomecommunitiesstrugglingwithinefficient,unreliableorunsafe homeheatingandcoolingsystems,the winterandsummermonthsleadtothe stressofincreasedenergyexpensesand extremehometemperatures.

FirstStateCommunityAction Agency’sHELPProgram,initiatedin 2015,wasdesignedtoalleviatetheburdensofincreasedenergycostsandhealth risksrelatedtouseofsupplementalheatingandcoolingsourceswithinhomes.

“Forindividualswithinefficientorinoperableheatingandcoolingunits,substitutessuchasspaceheatersandfanscan driveenergycoststhroughtheroof,”said HELPProgramManagerTosajhn Hughes.“Oftentimes,tosustainacomfortabletemperatureinthehome,people areforcedtousethesedevicescontinuouslyeachday.Thosedaysaddup,”he said.

Thatculminatesinenergycoststhat canplacefurtherstrainonfamiliesalreadyexperiencingfinancialstrain.

FirstState’sRRHACE(Replacing, RepairingHeaters&ConservingEnergy)programprovidesfurnacerepair andreplacementassistancetoqualified individualsthroughoutthestateof Delaware.Individualswhocurrentlyown ahomeinneedoffurnacerepairorreplacementareencouragedtoapplyonline (https://www.jotform.com/team/232606 932367056/rrhace)orinpersonataFirst Stateoffice.

TheSCAP(SummerCoolingAssistanceProgram)providesqualifiedhouseholdswithanenergyefficientroom-sized airconditioningunitinstalledbylicensed andinsuredcontractorsbeginningin May.

Inadditiontofurnacerepairorreplacementorinstallationofaroom-sized airconditioningunit,qualifiedhouseholdsreceivecustomizedenergyeducationandaneco-kitcomprisedof energy-savingitemstohelptoimprove energyefficiency inthehome.

FirstStateadministerstheRRHACE andSCAPprogramswithRegional GreenhouseGasInitiative(RGGI)and Low-IncomeHomeEnergyAssistance Program,(LIHEAP)fundingundercontractwiththeStateofDelaware,DepartmentofHealth&SocialServices, DivisionofStateServicesCenters.Programparticipationiscontingentupon householdeligibilityandavailabilityof funds.

Foradditionalinformation,contact HELPProgramManagersHristinaFerracci(302-856-7761,ext.122,orhferracci@firststatecaa.org)andTosajhn Hughes(302-856-7761,ext.109,or thughes@firststatecaa.org).

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

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

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30t o7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

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

Politics

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

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepubl icanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof 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 CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe 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(302)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-inf eeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope 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— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. 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.

Argentine Tango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages

arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields for a30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat3:30p.m.Reservationsarerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information,call(302)440-4866.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from 10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome. Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

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

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LibraryishostingafreeDisneymusicprogramfromnoonto1p.m.LocalbandNotes ontheBeachwillperformtheDisneyfavorites.Familesareencouragedtoarrive earlytomeetsomeDisneycharactersand takephotos.

March11

HealthScreenings— LifeLineScreeningis offeringaffordablehealthscreeningsat BethanyBeachOceanSuites.Screeningscan checkforplaqueinarteries,HDLandLDL cholesterollevels,diabetesrisk,kidneyand thyroidfunction,andmore.Fre eparkingis alsoavailable.Specialpackagingstartsat $159,butconsultantswillworkwithyouto createapackagethatisrightforyou.Preregistrationisrequired.Toregister,orfor moreinformation,call(877)237-1287or visitlifelinescreening.com.

Let’sTalkBooks— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafuninformalbookclub! Sharewithotherswhatyouarecurrently reading,anybookrecommendations,and hearfromothersaboutbookstheyhaveread. Ligh tsnacksprovided.Ages18+.Registra-

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PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun

tionisencouragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

Women’sHistoryMonthTrivia— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.forafunand freegameoftriviawithawomen'shistory monththeme.Bringateamoffriends,enjoy lightsnacks,andlearnabouttheimportant successesandcontributionsofU.S.women overthed ecades.Therewillbethreerounds oftrivia,withsmallprizesineachroundfor thewinningteam.Thistriviaispartofthe SussexLibrary'sTriviaAdventureProgram. Attendalleighttrivianightsatselectlibraries aroundthecountytobeenteredintothe grandprizedrawing!GrandPrize:Twotickets toLongwoodGardensinPennsylvania!Registrationisencouragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth Coasta lLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

March12

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeetingat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.They willdiscussBarbaraKingsolver’s“Demon

waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic

SINCE 1976

Copperhead.”

IntrotoNewspapers.com— TheSouth CoastalLibrarynowsubscribestoNewspapers.combyAncestry,soyoucanaccessa tonofonlinenewspapersfromyearsgoneby forfree!Greatforgenealogicalresearchor historybuffs!We'llshow youhowtouseitin thisclassatthelibraryat10a.m.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequired andavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor H ealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevelTai ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailabl eathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,

LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Museums/Displays

43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

ElksMeeting— TheSelbyvilleElksLodgeis hostingameetingat6p.m.thatwillbeinformativeforthosewonderingjustwhatthe Elksdointhecommunity.Themeetingwill beattheLodge,12560US113,Bishopville, Md.Thepubliciswelcome.

March13

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers

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

Fe elingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto

delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliconSaturdaysfrom11 a.m.to1p.m.Privatetoursareavailable byappointment.Interestedgroupsof1015may call(302)539-8725.Admissionto themuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseum isnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

Faith

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednes-

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to

sides. You can store your boat or camper on your lot. Just down the street is the community fishing pier and kayak launch. A must see! Being sold as is. Inspections would be for information only. DESU2049952

DARTlaunchesitsannualpostercontest

“TheColorsofTravel”isthetheme forDART’sAnnualPosterContestfor 2024.Opentoschool-agechildrenin Grades6through12,thecontestisdesignedtoencouragestudentstolearn moreaboutpublictransportationandits benefits,aswellasthechancetosee theirartworkfeaturedbyDARTinvariousadvertisements,promotionsand/or displays.

DARTisencouragingstudentsto seizetheopportunitytocapturetheexperiencesfromtheirdailytravels.

PostersmustbesubmittedbyMarch25 to DARTPosterContest;Marketing Dept.;900PublicSafetyBlvd.Dover,

DE19901.Prizesandcertificateswill beprovidedbyDARTanditsbusiness partners.

Interestedschoolsarebeingaskedto conductthecontestwithintheappropriategradelevelsattheschoolandforwardtheentriestoDARTforjudging. Individualswhowishtoenterapart fromtheirschoolmaydosoaslongas theyareinGrades6through12.Submissionsforthisyear’spostercontest willbeacceptedthroughMarch25.For detailsandcontestinstructions,call (302)760-4829orvisitDART’swebsiteatDartFirstState.com.

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The Beach’s Premier Boutique Restaurant

Temporarily Closing

For Renovations

February 18th - March 20th

Reopening Thurs., March 21st

helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies workthrougheverydayemotions,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free,noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

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

DemocratsMeet— The37thRepresentative DistrictCommitteewillmeetattheSussex CountyDemocratheadquartersinGeorgetownat6p.m.Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Longwill bethefeaturedspeaker.Therewillbelight refreshmentsavailable.Formoreinformation, callBeckyat(302)245-6583.

March14

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatthe1776SteakhouseinMidway

Centeratnoon.Thecostoftheluncheonis $19perperson,whichincludesgratuities, andpaymentismadeuponarrival.Sendan emailtoWarrenorJanieFullertoreserve yourspotatluncheon@narfe-de.org.

SeasonOpener— Theseasonopeningofthe 37-acreDelawareBotanicGardensatPepper Creekwillbeofficial.Featuring200,000 springbulbsthroughoutthegardens.Seethe newHedgerowGardenandstrollthewide ADAcompatiblewalkingtrailsfromthePiet OudolfMeadowGarden totheLearningGardentotheFollyGarden,thenenterthe12acrewoodlandsandenjoywalkingtotheto 1,000feetofPepperCreekshoreline.ObservewildlifefromtheObservationDeck.As youwalkalongtheshorelineyoumayseethe EaglesNest.Thereisa10a.m.guidedtour allopendays.TheDBGisopenfrom9a.m. to4p.m.ThursdaysthroughSundays.Lots toseeatDBG.MembersareadmittedFree andNon-memberspaya$15admissionfee. The10a.m.guidedtouris$10.Children1 6 andunderareadmittedFreetothegardens, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservations fortheguildedtourcanbemadebygoingto thewebsite: www.delawaregardens.org/events.

March15

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinawelcomingenvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcur rent projects.Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresources arealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfa-

cilitator.Meetingsareheldeveryothermonth onselectFridaysat10:15am(nomeetings inSummer).Free,forages18-plus,noregistrationneeded.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930(302)858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

ArmchairTraveler:Ireland— SouthCoastal Library’sarmch airtravelerprogramsarea 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-insareaccep tedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

SpringBulbTour— JoinStephenPryceLea, DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreek,whowillleadspecialguidedtour andlearnaboutthedifferenttypesofspring bulbat2p.m.CostoftheBulbtouris$10 formembersandnon-members.Members areadmittedFreeandNon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder a readmittedFreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsforthe guidedtourcanbemadebygoingtothe website: http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

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March16

CommunityBingo— TheNanticokeIndian CenteronRoute24inMillsboroishosting CommunityBingoat5p.m.Thiseventis sponsoredbyIndianMissionUnited MethodistChurch.Thisisafreecommunity eventforallages.Everyoneiswelcome. Prizeswillbevariousgifts.Formoreinformation,call(302)945-0830or(302)9347779.

March18

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth Co astalLibraryat10a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationopensat10a.m.o nMarch 11andisavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30

p.m.foramovienightsogooditshouldbe criminal!Eachmoviescreeningwillfeature amoviebasedona truecrimeorwillbea 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 andotherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendthissupportgroupat Southcoastal Libraryat11a.m.Usersmeet todiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andask questions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-Dire ctoroftheSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevelTai ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal .lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,

43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March19-21

SafeBoatingCourse— TheUSCoastGuard AuxiliaryisofferingtheSafeBoatingCourse attheOceanPinesLibraryfrom6to9p.m. Thecostis$20forallthreeevenings.RegisterorgetmoreinformationbycallingBarry Cohenat(410)935-4807orsendanemail tocgauxoc@gmail.com.

March20

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

StoryTime— Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourchildinearlyliteracypractices aswellasgettoknowotherfamiliesinthe area,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Foragesinfant-5.Free,registrationis notrequired,butparents/caregive rsmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachelat SouthcoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheirnext HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeetson selectmonthstodiscussachosenbook. Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.Thisbookclubisno longerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopeto seeyouin-person!Thismonthwewi llbe

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reading,CounterfeitbyKristinChenRegistrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14-Adult.Free,allmaterials provided.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)

858-5518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Dine&Donate— FinsAleHouseandRawBar inBethanyBeachwillhostaDine&Donate efforttobenefittheXiPhiChapterofBeta SigmaPhifrom4to8:30p.m.Thesorority willusethosefundstosupportlocalcharities.

March21

DelawareLiteracy— AAUWishosting “BuildingRelationshipswithRehobothArt League”atBigFishGrillRehobothfrom11 a.m.to1:30p.m.ThespeakerisDenise Clemons,boardchair.

One-on-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehow togetstarted?NancyN.willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithAncestry.com atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.,and giveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistance

usingU.S.databases.Free,90-minutesession.Registrationisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hostedbyth e SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookbookClub— Callingalljuniorchefsin grades3-5!SouthCoastalLibraryisworkingourwaythroughsection641.5ofthe DeweyDecimalsystem(that'sourcookbooksection!)We'lllearnkitchenbasicsat this5p.m.classasweindividuallychoose arecipetocreateandbringtothenext session(wemeetthethirdThursdayof eachmonth.)Aswelookaheadtotasting otherstudent'sdishes,we'lllearnhow the ymadethemaswellaswhatthey learnedfromtheirexperiencecookingat home.Todaywewillbepresentingbreakfastfoodsandintroducinglunchrecipes. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at(302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

March22

EstatePlanning&ElderLaw— Attorney KathleenDelacy,instructorwiththe DelawareMoneySchool,willgiveafree, educational90-minutepresent ationon howtogetstartedwithestateplanningat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Potentials pointsofdiscussionincludeWills,Trusts, PowerofAttorney,Guardianships,Elder Law,Medicaidandoverallestateplanning. Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

March23

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth,March’skitfocuseson theupcomingApril8solareclipse.Kitsare freeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us(302)858-5518.

March24

Children’sEasterCraftEvent— VFWPost 7234AuxiliarywillhostaChildren’sEaster CraftEventfromnoonto2p.m.Thisis opentochildrenage3-10,andchildren willbeabletopickwhichcraftstations they’dliketouse,andtheEasterBunny willarriveat1p.m.Thisisfree.Donations ofpantryitemsforthelocalchurch/food bankareaccepted.Therewillbepainting, sobringanoldshirt!

March25

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafree,onehourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathingtechniques,postures,andexercisesto promoteflexibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.If

youareunabletogetontotheflooreasily, donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.There areoptionsforall!Registrationopensat 11:15a.m.onMarch18andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Coloring&CrosswordsClub— Theclubis opentoalladultsfor60minutes,and meetsonthefourthMondayofthemonth atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Relax, color,socializewithothercommunitymembers,complete crosswords,word-finds, andpuzzles.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March26

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver LotusTrainin gInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevelTai ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://south-

Hallwasprecededindeathbyher father,RolandWescottSr.Her legacylivesonthroughhercherished family.Sheissurvivedbyherson, WilliamL.WescottofDover,Del., andherdaughter,MellisaA.Hallof Easley,S.C.Shealsoleavesbehind herbelovedmother,EdithI.Wescott ofSeaford,Del.,herbrothers, RolandWescottJr.ofPocomoke City,Md.,SherwoodR.Wescott (andKrisz)ofParsonsburg,Md.,and EdwardWescott(andMiriam)of Georgetown,Del.,alongwithher sisters,GaleM.Briddell,alsoof Georgetown,andZinaY.Bourneof Hinesville,Ga.Herjoywasmultipliedbyherfivegrandchildren,Anfernee,Sheyenne,Shyhiem,Arshari andAmir);sixgreat-grandchildren, Amar,Ayden,Adrian,Azrielle,Aron andAzalea;andawidecircleof aunts,uncles,nieces,nephews, cousinsandfriendswhowillmissher dearly.

“Laverne’sdepartureleavesavoid intheheartsofthosewhoknewher, butherspiritandlovewillforever remainaguidinglightintheirlives.”

Hall’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

Dr.JeffreyBlair

‘Jeff’Hazard,Esq.,72

Dr.JeffreyBlair“Jeff”Hazard, Esq.,72,passedawayontheevening ofMonday,Feb.26,2024.Hislife wasanendlessquestforknowledge, surroundedbymuch-lovedfamily andfriends.BornonAug.27,1951, toEdwardandDorisHazardof Lutherville,Md.,hespentthemajorityofhis72yearsinoraroundthe northernBaltimorearea.In2021,he andhiswifeof45years,Susan (Michno)Hazard,hadsettlednear theirgrandchildreninLewes,Del., forsomesaltair.

WhilelivinginBaltimore,Hazard bothattendedandtaughtatmany prestigiouscollegesanduniversities. Amanoffewwordsbutmanyaccolades,heheldmultiplegraduatedegrees,includingaJ.DandaPhD.

W hilehisaccomplishmentscertainly helpedhimasanentrepreneur,he usedmostofhisskillstohelpothers. AlicensedCPA,hespentagreat dealoftimeworkingwithresidents andfamiliesatStellaMarisandVilla Maria,providingassistanceinlegal andfinancialplanning,allpro-bono.

HazardworkedasaCPAatMcCormick&Co.whileattendinglaw school.Heownedandoperatedmultiplebusinesses.KeyOldsmobileand KeyLeasingwerelandmarksonYork RoadinTowson,Md.,for20years. HeownedtheMarylandfranchiseof ColortymeRenttoOwn.

Hisrealpassionwasteaching— somethinghestartedoutofcollege

andcontinuedformorethan40 years.Inadditiontograduatelevel, hetaughtfifthgradeCC Dforyears andhelpeddozensofincarcerated non-violentoffenderscompletetheir GEDs.Hehadawayofcommunicatingwitheveryone,ages2to102, nomatterwhatcircumstances broughtthemtogether.

Hazardlovedtolaughand,when hedid,itdrewpeoplein.Hewas knownforsomeveryclever,ifquestionable,pranksonfamilyand friends,whichwillberemembered fondly.

Aself-taughthandymanwitha loveofwoodworkingandlandscaping,italwaysseemedtohisdaughtersthathecouldconquerany project,evenifhismethodswere sometimesunconventional.Healwayskepthisfamily’shomelooking aslovelyasitwasloved.Heenjoyed golfverymuch,bothplayingand watching.Helikedtotravel.Hewas mesmerizedbytheGrandCanyon’s beauty.Helikedtogrill,eveninthe rain;enjoyedtryingnewfoods;made anexcellentcreamofcrabsoup;and knewhiswayaroundawinecellar.A navalorangelover,hisgirlshavefond memoriesofhimalwayswillingto peelthemone,evenoncetheywere fartoooldtoneedhishelp.Heloved hisdogs,catandhisfish.Animals lovedhim,too.Hehadacalmand kinddispositionperfectforabest friend.Heworkedwithmultiplerescuesandlovedfostering.

Morethananything,Hazardloved hisgirls:hiswifeSusan,andhis daughters,MeganandWhitney.He issurvivedbyMegan,herhusband, JohnStack,andtheirthreechildren Evie,EllieandGraham;aswellas Whitney,herhusband,DaveSamaroo,andtheirson,Pierce.“Abeloved Granddaddy,fatherandhusband,his smilingblueeyesarewatchingover usall.As‘Dr.Mr.JeffreyBlairHaz-

ard’wouldsay,‘Theparty’sover!’Or perhaps,wehope,hisisjuststarting.”

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onThursday,March7,2024, atWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.Intermentwillbeprivate.Hazard’slife memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

AdeleC.Mayfield

AdeleC.MayfieldofOceanView, Del.,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyherfamily,atDelaware HospiceCenterinMilford,Del.,on Thursday,Feb.29,2024.Shewas borninTorrington,Conn.,daughter ofthelateJosephYurashisand Suzanne(Yukitis)Yurashis.

Shehadworkedasaparalibrarian andsecretaryinthepublicschool systeminPennsylvaniaandDelaware. SheattendedSt.MatthewsBythe SeaUnitedMethodistChurchin FenwickIsland,Del.

Mayfieldwasprecededindeathby herhusband,theRev.HarryMayfield;hercompanion,OliverW. Cropper;andasister,AnnMiller. Sheissurvivedbyadaughter,SallyL. MacGregorandherhusband,Jack,of Berryville,Va.;twogranddaughters, CourtneyMacGregorCoderand MeganMacGregorDry;andthree great-grandchildren,EmersynCoder, CharlotteCoderandJacksonCoder.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Inlieu offlowers,memorialdonationsmay bemadetoDelawareHospice,100 PatriotsWay,Milford,DE19963. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Larry‘John’McBroom,48

ForLarry“John”McBroom,48,of Laurel,Del.,benefitoflifereachedits finaleonWednesday,Feb.21,2024. HewasbornonSept.17,1975,in Seaford,Del.,sonofthelateLarry

McBroomandFrances(Watkins) McBroom.

Aftergraduatingfromhighschool, hematriculatedatWilmingtonCollege,earningabachelor’sdegreein criminaljustice.Hefurtheredhis graduateeducationatCalifornia LutheranUniversity,earningamaster’sdegreeinpublicadministration.

Evertheconsummatedreamer, McBroommovedtoCaliforniaafter collegeandbeganworkingatWachoviaBankintheirmortgagedivision,andalsoobtainedhisrealestate license.Afterthe2008housingcrisis, herelocatedbacktohishometownof LaurelandbeganworkingforM&T Bankintheirassetmanagementdepartment.

Hewasagreatthinkerandvoraciousreaderwhotookagreatinterest intheworldaroundhim.Hewasalso asportsaficionado,withhisfavorite teamsbeingtheBaltimoreOrioles andPhiladelphiaEagles.

Hewillbejoininghisparentsand brothersMikeandRichardin Heaven.Rememberingandcherishinghimalwayswillbehisbrother WayneIsaiahMcBroom;sisters Renee’DeShields,LauraBach,Gena HammondandKatieHammond;an abundanceofniecesandnephews; andhisin-lawBonnieHammond.

AservicewastobeheldonFriday, March1,2024,atWatsonFuneral HomeinMillsboro,Del.Interment wastobeheldatOddFellowsCemeteryinLaurel,Del.,immediatelyfollowingtheservice.Hislifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

ThomasWayneQuillen,85

ThomasWayneQuillen,85,of Roxana,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onMonday,Feb.26,2024.Hewas borninTaylorville,Md.,onJan.27, 1939,sonofthelateDennardJames

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QuillenandthelateLillianMarie (Truitt)Quillen.

HegraduatedfromStephenDecaturHighSchoolinBerlin,Md.,in theClassof1956.Aftergraduating fromhighschool,heservedhiscountryintheU.S.AirForceasaplane mechanicforfouryears.Following hisdischarge,heworkedforMoore BusinessFormsinSnowHill,Md., formanyyears.Afterretiring,he beganworkingfortheTownof OceanCity,Md.,asashuttle bus/boardwalktramdriverduringthe summerseasons.

Quillenenjoyedhunting,fishing, golfing,motorcyclingandhanging outattheMooseLodge.Hewasa proudmemberoftheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompany#90,wherehehad servedontheBoardofDirectors, FirePoliceandtheUniformCommittee.Hewasalsoamemberof DelawareLodge#37.

Inadditiontohisparents,Quillen waspredeceasedbyhissister,Anne Teipelke,in2016.Heissurvivedby hisson,WayneBradleyQuillenof Lancaster,Va.;hisformerwife, Joanne(Littleton)YoungofOcean View,Del.;abrother-in-law,Gustave TeipelkeofKennettSquare,Pa.;a dearfriend,JudyBaker;agood

friend,GeraldWaynePepper;andhis cousinsBrendaMessickandWanda Hurley.

Noservicesaretobeheldatthis time.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionsin Quillen’snametoRoxanaVolunteer FireCompany,35943ZionChurch Rd.Frankford,DE19945.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JasonPaulSherwood,43

JasonPaulSherwood,43,ofBishopville,Md.,diedWednesday,Feb. 28,2024,athome.Hewasbornin Milford,Del.,sonofPaulSherwood andDebra(Hudson)Sherwood.

Hehadworkedasasouscheffor LongboardCafeinOceanCity,Md.

Sherwoodwasprecededindeath byhisgrandparents,CatherineBrewington,EdBrewington,RobertS. Hudson,theRev.PaulSherwoodand MarionSherwood;hisgreat-grandparents,TonyandMargaret Racaniello,andtheRev.JasonSherwoodandEstherSherwood;andan uncle,JackDirks.Inadditiontohis parents,heissurvivedbyasister, KimberlySherwood;hisdog,Kyle; specialfriendsCindyHessandher dogDixee,andSueToomey;aunts anduncles,RobertHudson(and Carolyn)ofMillsboro,Del.,Thomas Hudson(andMarie)ofSeaford,Del., WilliamHudson(andAnne)ofLau-

rel,Del.,JanetDirksofLongneck, Del.,SharonWasson(andChris), alsoofLongneck,RichardSherwood (andCarol)ofMilford,Del.,Marion Marvel(andJim),alsoofMilford, DavidSherwood(andJennifer)of Bryant,Ohio,andDebbieSouder (andDave)ofSmyrna,Del.Heis alsosurvivedbyseveralauntsanduncles.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 1p.m.onFriday,March8,2024,at BackCreekFellowshipChurch, 11707BackCreekRoad,Bishopville, Md,wherefriendsmaycallonehour beforetheservice.Inlieuofflowers, donationsinSherwood’smemory maybemadetoCoastalHospice, P.O.Box1733,Salisbury,MD21802, ortoacharityofthegiver’schoice. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

MargaretLaretta ‘Peggy’Whalen,89

MargaretLaretta“Peggy”Whalen, 89,abelovedwife,motherand grandmother,peacefullypassedaway onFeb.27,2024.Shewasbornon Feb4,1935,inMelbourne,Fla.

Shemarriedtheloveofherlife, ThomasJ.WhalenJr.,andtogether theycreatedahomefilledwithlove andlaughter.Shewasawonderful andtraditionalhomemaker,taking immenseprideincreatingawarm andwelcomingatmosphereforher

family.

Herhandswerealwaysbusywith theartofcrochetandsewing.Herattentiontodetailwasevidentinevery stitch,showcasingnotonlyhertalent butalsoherdedicationtocreating beautiful,handmadetreasuresforher lovedones.Shefoundimmensejoyin preparingdeliciousmealsforher familyandfriends,alwaysexperimentingwithnewrecipesandensuringeverydishwasmadewithlove. Shehadakeeneyeforaestheticsand expressedhercreativitythrough painting.Herartworkreflectedthe beautyshesawintheworldaround her.Shealsoenjoyedwatching moviesandTV,andcouldname everyactorandactress.

Whalenissurvivedbyherloving daughters,BonnieWhalenandKaren Whalen;grandchildren,LaurieConrad,PaulaConrad,SandraSamsel, ElvaSamselandDarcyWoodall;and abrother,WayneBattaglino.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldon Tuesday,March5,2024,atWatson FuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.Intermentwastobeheldatthenearby DelawareVeteran’sMemorialCemeteryimmediatelyfollowingtheservice.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily kindlyrequesteddonationsbemade toacharityofthegiver’schoicein MargaretLarettaWhalen’smemory. Herlifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

Communityinvitedtofour-day50+learningevent

Thecommunityisbeinginvitedto participateinafour-daylearningand socialeventhostedMay21-24inRehobothBeachbytheUniversityof Delaware’slifelonglearningprogramfor adultsages50orolder.

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coastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreadingaloud atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Children readfor15minutesandmaybringtheirown bookiftheywish.Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302) 858-5518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

BothnewcomerstotheFirstState andlongtimeresidentswillhaveanopportunitytolearnaboutDelawarehistoryandexploreotherintriguingtopics duringtheannualUDbytheSeaprogram.

March27

EasterBunnyStoryTime— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforStoryTimeat10:30 a.m.!Thisisagreatopportunitytoengage yourchild(infant–5)inearlyliteracypracticesaswellasgettoknowotherfamilies inthearea.Bonus:TheEasterBunnywill bejoiningusandtherewillbeaphotoop! Free,andyoucanregisterat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.Hos tedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

HarpMusic,Song&Biography— JoinKara

OrganizedbytheOsherLifelong L earningInstitute(OLLI)attheUniversityofDelaware,theprogramoffers sevenlearningtracksfocusedonthe historyofDelaware’sseashoreandthe DelawareBay,environmentalscience,

DahlRussellforTheMusic,Writing&ScandalousLifeof“Belle”vanZuylen:AProgram ofHarpMusic,Song&BiographyatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thiseducational programwillfeaturethemusic,life,and writingsofDutchnovelistIsabelledeCharrierre(alsoknownasBellevanZuylen,)and teachushowBellechallengedtheexpectationsandrolesofwom eninEuropeinthe 1700sinhersociallife,writingsandmusic. Free,registerat

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CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewiththe group,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Particip antsareencouragedtodiscuss cooking,recipesandhowtoimprovethem, aswellasthebookitself.Thisclubisagreat wayforyoutomeetmembersofyourcommunityandtrynewfoods!(BringTupperware totakehomeleftovers.)Thismonthwewill bringinfoodsmadefromrecipesinEveryday Grand:SoulfulRecipesforCelebratingLife's BigandSmallMomentsbyJocelynDelk Adams.Free,forages18+,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Hoste dbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

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

Dine&Donate— BrickWorksBrewingand EatsinLongNeckwillhostadine&donate effortforKnightsofColumbusCouncil #11285. Twentypercentofyourfoodpurchasewillbedonatedtotheserviceorganization.

March28

SpringBulbTour— JoinStephenPryceLea, DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreek,whowillleadspecialguidedtour andlearnaboutthedifferenttypesofspring bulbat2p.ms.CostoftheBulbtouris$10 formembersandnon-members.Members areadmittedFreeandNon-memberspaya $15admissionfee.Children16andunder area dmittedFreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Reservationsforthe guidedtourcanbemadebygoingtothe website: http://www.delawaregardens.org/events.

March31

EasterSunriseService— PrinceGeorge’s ChapelwillhostanEasterSunriseServiceat 6:30a.m.ThisissponsoredbytheFriendsof PrinceGeorge’sChapel.Therewillbespecial singingbyAmyBurgard,andaspecial meesafebyRev.JimApgarfromCrossroads CommunityChurchinDagsboro.Allarew elcome.Formoreinformation,callVickieat (302)732-3824orJoAnnat(302)8582720.

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NotableBooks— CoastalGeorgetownAAUW ALANotableBooksClubmeetsattheLewes libraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.Theywillbe discussingScottCarneyandJasonMiklian’s “TheVortex:ATrueStoryofHistory’sDeadliestStorm,anUnspeakableWar,andLiberation.”

sentations,fieldtripsanddemonstrations.Participantsalsowillbeableenjoy eveningsocialactivities,andwelcoming andclosingeventsattheAtlanticSands Hotel&ConferenceCenter,1BaltimoreAvenue,RehobothBeach.

GuestpresentersincludeRalphBegleiter,formerCNNworldaffairscorrespondentandfounderofUD’sCenter forPoliticalCommunication;Rehoboth-basedchefHariCameron, three-timesemifinalistfortheJames BeardAwardsandaTVcookingshow competitor;andUD’sChristopher Petrone,directoroftheMarineAdvisoryService,DelawareSeaGrant.

“UDbytheSeaisawonderfulway toexpandone’sknowledgeandpursue personalinterestsinthecompanyof otherlifelonglearners,”saidUDOLLI DirectorKarenAsenavageLoptes.“We inviteyoutojoinOLLIinstructorsand subject-matterexpertstodiscoverwhy OLLIiswherefriendsmeettolearn.”

TheregistrationfeeforUDbythe Seais$225forOLLImembersor$250 fornon-members,andincludesenrollmentinonetrackperperson,subjectto availability,aswellasthesocialevents. Thereisanadditional$40feeforthe culinarytrackor$25forthecraftstrack, tocoverthecostoffoodormaterials.

DiscountedroomsattheAtlantic SandsareavailableforUDbytheSea registrants.Participantsshouldcontact thehoteldirectlyforroomreservations andprovideacodetoreceivethediscountedrate.

Learningtrackshavelimitedcapacity and areavailableonafirst-comebasis. Theyinclude:

•HistorybytheSea—ExplorehistoricLewesviatours,lecturesanda cruisedowntheLewes-Rehoboth

Canal.Withexpertguides,visitthe BritishDeBraakshipwreckandhomes inShipcarpenterSquare.Thetrackalso includesatriptothehistoricIndian RiverLife-SavingStationandavisitto arestoredWorldWarIIfire-control tower.

•WildAboutHorticulture—This naturetourfeaturesexcursionstothe

James FarmPreserve,Abbott’sMillNatureCenter,BrittinghamFarmsand DelawareBotanicGardens.Avisittoa beautifulcommunitygardenandpresentationprovidedbyaDelawareMaster Gardenercompletestheadventure.

•ForeignAffairs—Expertsinthe fieldsofacademia,foreignserviceand possiblytheU.S.militarysharetheirinsightintoforeignpolicyandinternationalissuesfacingtheworldtoday.

•Dela-Where?—Delawaremaybe small,butthere’salotgoingoninthis little gem.Participantstakeatripto CapeHenlopenStateParkandenjoy engagingpresentationsabout

Delaware’sculture,history,environment andgovernment.

•CoastalCulinaryExtraordinaire— VisitBrickWorksBrewing&Eatsin LongNecktoenjoygourmetpizzaand learnthesecretsofthatgoodbrewaccompanyingadeliciouslunch.Expect moreculinarytreatsandmusiconthis feastofatrack.

•EnvironmentalScience—PresentationsandatourofUD’sCollegeof Earth,Ocean&EnvironmentinLewes kickoffthistrack,focusedonthelocal environment.Participantsalsovisitoysterhatcheries,awindturbineandthe historicLightshipOverfalls.

•Craftastic—Getthatcreativity goingandhavesomefunwhilemaking variouscraftprojects.Expertsdemonstratehowtomakejewelry,baskets,collages,mixed-mediaworksandmore, andguideparticipantsastheymake theirown.Thistrackisheldatthe hotel.

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Thescholarshipprogramisopento qualifyingseniorswhoattendIndian RiverHighSchool,SussexCentral HighSchoolorSussexTechnicalHigh School.Applicationsmustcomplywith therequiredcriteriaidentifiedinthe scholarshipapplicationmaterialstobe considered.

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InadditiontoUDbytheSea,UD OLLIpresentsmorethan300courses infallandspringsemesters,aswellas anabbreviatedsummerandthefree JanuaryExplorationsprogram.

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Friday nights pair perfectly with a smackdown. This brand-new episode hits the ring, joining as dueling superstars from the WWE do battle in elaborate, two-hour showdowns broadcast in real time, allowing wrestlers to work out long-running rivalries.

Blue Bloods (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Jaime (Will Estes) goes undercover with a deadly human trafficking ring, while Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) investigate a homicide connected to Danny’s old partner, Darryl Reid (Malik Yoba). Frank (Tom Selleck) grapples with politics.

SATURDAY

Beverly Hills Cop (60) AMC 12:45 p.m.

When a childhood friend is murdered, rebellious Detroit cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) pursues the murderers to Beverly Hills, Calif. Under the guise of a vacation, Axel joins forces with two local detectives (Judge Reinhold, John Ashton).

Hunting Housewives (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

A planned girls getaway turns terrifying when their plane crashes into the wilderness, leaving four housewives stranded. Their circumstance turns deadly when they discover they’re being hunted for sport and must work together to escape with their lives.

SUNDAY PGA Tour Golf (11) WBAL 2:30 p.m.

A “can’t miss” event for golf fans from across the globe, the sprawling greens of this year’s Invitational act as a battlefield for hopeful champions, each taking their best swing at this final round, played at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla.

The Oscars (7) WMDT 7 p.m.

If you weren’t nominated for an Oscar this year, the next best thing is to watch it from your couch. “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer,” “Maestro,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and several other films vie for Best Picture. Jimmy Kimmel hosts.

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(43) FOOD Chopped "Pizza Poetry" Chopped Chopped (N) Bobby's Triple Threat (N) Chopped Chopped "Flour Power"

(44) DISC Naked and Afraid "Death by Crocodile" Naked and Afraid "Surviving the Road to Recovery" Naked and Afraid "Colombian Cave Women"

(45) HIST Oak Island "On Target" The Curse of Oak Island Oak Island "Piling On" The Curse of Oak Island (N) (:05) U-Boats (N) (:05) Curse of Oak Island

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TNT Lucifer NHL on TNT NHL Hockey Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues(N)(Live) NHL Hockey Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers(N) (21) FX (3:30) <++ Eternals ('21) <+++ Black Widow ('21) Florence Pugh,David Harbour,Scarlett Johansson. Feud "Phantasm Forgiveness" (N) (SF) Feud: Capote (22) LIFE Castle Castle "Pretty Dead" Married at First Sight (N) (:35) Married-Sight (N) (:35) Prison Brides (N)(SF) (:35) Baby

(23) A&E Court Cam Court Cam Court Cam Court Cam Court CamCourt CamCourt CamCourt CamBooked: First Day In (N) (:05) Court Cam (:35) Court Cam

(24) TRUTV Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Inside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside Jokes NHL Hockey Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers (28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) NBA (N) NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat(N)(Live) Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings(N)

(29) ESPN2 (5:00) College Basketball Basketball ACC Tournament, Second Round: Teams TBA Basketball Basketball ACC Tournament, Second Round: Teams TBA Basketball

(33) GOLF PGA TOUR Classics Live From THE PLAYERS (N) (Live) Live From THE PLAYERS

(41) HGTV Wrecked "Demolition Derby" Help-Wrecked "Family First" Wrecked "Crowd Control" Rico to "Con-tractor"(N) HuntersHunters HuntersHunters

(43) FOOD Guy's Grocery Games Grocery "Pizza Pro Playoffs" Guy's Grocery GamesGuy's Grocery Games (N) Grocery "Pizza Play-Offs" Guy's Grocery Games

(44) DISC Expedition X "Death Island" Expedition X Expedition "Ghost of WW2" Expedition X (N) Ghost Adventures (N) (:05) Expedition Unknown

(45) HIST Pickers "Mr. Whizzer" Pickers "A Bronx Tale" Pickers "Farm Fresh" American Pickers (N) (:05) Pickers "Big Tex" (:05) Pickers "Joyridin' Pick"

(46) ANPL Dr. Jeff: RMV Dr. Jeff "Bison Wranglers" Dr. Jeff: RMV "On the Edge" Dr. Jeff: RMV "Born to Run" Dr. Jeff: RMV Dr. Jeff "Friends for Life"

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MONDAY

The Bachelor (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Tennis pro Joey Graziadei is used to having a lot of balls in the air, so it shouldn’t be too tough for him to volley with the remaining ladies as they vie for his attention, one-on-one dates and a coveted rose.

Below Deck (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

It’s not all glamour and Dramamine on the high seas. This series follows the hard-working crew members of a superyacht, the St. David, led by Captain Kerry Titheradge, as they tackle the charting season while living aboard the luxurious watercraft.

Lakefront Empire (41) HGTV 10 p.m.

This series premiere explores the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, which has more shoreline than the California coast, as area real estate agents bring potential homeowners to their ideal spots, and then help them negotiate the home of their dreams.

TUESDAY

Vanderpump Rules (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

“Real Housewife” alum Lisa Vanderpump is known as the owner and boss of the West Hollywood, Calif., restaurant SUR. She mixes a parental concern with entrepreneurial anxiety as she rules over a young group of employees who are best at serving drama.

Alert: Missing Persons Unit (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Set in the hard-working Philadelphia Police Department, this procedural drama shares a new story each episode, following a case that results in a heart-pounding search for a missing person, and, hopefully, their eventual retrieval and journey home.

Password (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

The revival of the classic word-guessing game show returns for this season premiere. Celebrities team up with everyday folks in hopes of winning $25,000. Jimmy Fallon serves as executive producer and team player, while Keke Palmer hosts.

WEDNESDAY

Family Guy (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9:30 p.m.

"Original Sin" (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon

(12) WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Context Sara's Hope Street RFDS: Royal The Seas "The Letter" Farm-HarvestConnection

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TheroadtotheDIAAstatetitle gameisarugged,pockmarkedbyway.

TheIndianRiverHighSchool Unifiedbasketballteamlearnedthat lessonthehardway.

Despiteholdingleadsof6-2,17-8 and19-17afterthefirst,secondand thirdquarters,respectively,theGreen &Goldwereovertakenduringthe waningminutesoftheirDIAAstate semifinalgameagainstvisitingCaesarRodneybeforeanear-capacity crowdonMonday,March4.

TheRiders(11-1)camefrombehindtocaptureahard-fought28-26 triumphthatsentthemtothe20232024statechampionshipgame againsttheDoverSenators.Thetitle tiltisscheduledforthisSaturday, March9,attheUniversityof Delaware’sBobCarpenterCenter.

TheIndians,meanwhile,willhave tolookforwardtonextseason.

Thegamewastiedat22-22when juniorcenterMasonMardesich drainedapairoffreethrowswith 2:20remaininginthefourthquarter togivetheRiderstheleadforgood, 24-22.

CaesarRodneyjuniorforward EdrickSethdoubledtheleadto2622onalayupwith1:20left.After IndianRiverjuniorpointguard ChaseRuleyandCRjuniorguard SteveDoniganeachhitoneoftwo freethrows,Mardesichsnaredacrucialreboundandconnectedfromthe free-throwlinetomakeit28-23.He finishedwithateam-leadingeight points,fiveofthemduringthedecisivefourthstanza.

Ruleysankadesperationthreepointbombfromtheleftwingwith 4secondsleftthatbroughttheIndianstowithin28-26.Buttheclock expiredbeforeIRcouldstealtheball andlaunchadesperationjumper.

Ruleyfinishedwithagame-high 12pointsforthe7-2Indians,who lostbothofthosetwoverdictstothe Riders.SeniorforwardAlexGomez addedfivepointsforIRHS,while sophomoreforwardBraydenBennetchandjuniorforwardElmer Hernandezaddedfourandthree points,respectively.

Riders’freshmanguardBrayden

IRUnifiedbasketballeliminatedbyCRinstatesemifinal

Robinsonhitapairofsecond-half three-pointjumpersandfinished withsevenpoints,whilejuniorguard JaidenScottaddedsixmarkers.

IndianRiver52, Mt.Pleasant16

Bennetchhadexplodedforagamehigh12pointstoleadtheIRHSUnifiedbasketballteamtoa52-16DIAA quarterfinalvictoryovervisitingMt. PleasantonFriday,March1.

Thegamewasagainplayedbefore anear-capacitycrowdthatincluded membersofIRHSspringtimestudent athletesandtheschoolband’sdrum contingent.

SeniorcenterQuinnMicciche addedeightpointswhilejuniorforwardElmerHernandez,juniorpoint guardRuleyandsophomorepower forwardZakiDrummondeach chippedinwithsixmarkers.

TheIndiansovercameasluggish openingsixminutes,inwhichthey committedseveralturnoversandmisfiredonfourlayupsthatdidnotdrop

throughthenet.

IndianRiverled8-7afterthefirst sixminutes,beforeestablishingtheir low-postoffenseneartherival’sbasket andforcingturnoversthatbecame transitionbasketsenroutetoa22-12 halftimeadvantage.

TheGreen&Goldoutscoredtheir visitorsby14-2inthethirdquarterto putthegameaway.

Onlysevenplayersmadethetrip southfortheWilmington-based GreenKnights(4-3-1),whobattled gamelyandwereledbyfreshman guardAsahnJones’seightpoints.

IndianRiverHighSchoolUnified basketballheadcoachJamaalBivens voicedhisappreciationfortheteam’s accomplishmentsduringthe20232024season.

“Iamsoproudofourathletes,”said Bivens,whowasassistedbyLoriann Sentman,AllisonWrightandGlen Tuckmantel.“Advancingtothestate semifinalsisahugeaccomplishment. Weachievedgreatthingsonandoff thecourt,includingbeinginterviewed onTVstationWBOC’s‘Delmarva

Life’programandattendingaUniversityofMaryland—EasternShorecollegebasketballgameforbonding.

“Ourteamdidagreatjoboffocusingonaccepting,respecting,andcelebratingallofourabilitiesonandoff thecourt,”Bivensadded.“Forthat,I willalwaysbeproudandgrateful.We enjoyedwatchingourpartnersgrowin thisprogrambyembracingtheUnifiedculturetobecomemoreaccepting ofothers.Thatwasarewardingexperienceforourcoachingstaff.”

UnifiedsportsispartofapartnershipbetweentheDIAAandSpecial OlympicsDelaware.Itcelebratesa uniquebondbetweenstudentswith andwithoutdisabilitieswhocompete togetheronthesameteamintheUniversitySportsDivision.Student-athletesmaintainamutualrespectfor oneanother,gainingrespect,acceptanceandacelebrationforeachone’s strengthsandchallenges.Unified Sportsoffersfootballintheautumn, basketballinthewinterandtrackand-fieldinthespring.

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Itwasthefinalweekendonthemats forstudent-athletesinthestateof DelawareasCapeHenlopenHigh Schoolwasthesiteonceagainforthe DIAAIndividualStateWrestling Championships.ThreeIndianRiver HighSchoolwrestlersparticipatedin thetwo-dayaffair.

ThethreeIRgrapplerswereAngel MoraSalas,JayvionChandlerand ClaytonCifuentes.Eachhadgiventheir besteffort,butonlyChandlerwasable tocomeawaywithamedal,forhis sixth-placefinish.

MoraSalaswastheNo.9seedinthe 150-poundbracket,andtheIRsenior wasinatoughdrawwithsomestrong, battle-testedcompetition.Inhisopener, hefelltoSussexTech’sBennettBrumbleybywayofa3-1decision.

Inthefirstroundofconsolations, MoraSalasgotintothewincolumn witha7-1decisionoverWilliamPenn’s JamirRoss.Buthisseasonwouldcome toanendinthesecondroundofthe consolationswhenhewasdefeatedby SussexCentral’sJustinCraigona6-3 decision.

“The150-poundweightclasswas extremelydeep,andAngel’stwolosses werebydecisiontokidsthatplaced 4thand5th,respectively,”IRhead coachJeffWindishsaid.“Hefinished hiscareeratIndianRiverasafour-time statequalifier,astateplacer(7th in2023),andwith98careervictories. Heshouldbeproudofhisaccomplishmentsduringhistimehere.”

Inthe175-poundbracket,thirdseededChandlerstartedoutstrongwith apinin1:02overSt.Georges’Aidan Dawsoninhisopener.Hefollowedthat upwitha19-2technicalfallatthe3:47 markoverMilford’sBrianSeward.

Fromtherethough,Chandler couldn’tgetgoingagain.Inarematch fromtheHenlopenAthleticConference bracketchampionship,Chandlerfound himselfonthedownsideofapin againstSussexCentral’sGabeCannon, whowoundupfinishingsecondinthe

statebracket.

Lookingtobouncebackfromthat loss,Chandleragainfoundhimselfon thewrongsideofapincombination, fallingtoTowerHill’sKeelanDonnelly. Thatlossdroppedhimintothefifthplacematch,wherehetookonCaesar Rodney’sOwenDixon.Intheend, Dixonwasabletogetthebetterof Chandler,witha7-6decision.

‘Jayvionfinishingsixthmakeshima two-timestateplacer,”saidWinidish. “Hehasamassedacareerrecordof10527inhisthreeseasons.Thereisno doubtthatJayvionwillputintheextra worktoimproveuponhisfinishfrom thisyear.”

At190, Cifuenteswasnotableto makeittotheseconddayofaction, havinglostbothofhismatchesonFridaynight.Inhisopeningcontest,CifuenteswaspinnedbySt.Mark’sFinn Hanna,whowoundupfinishingin fourthplace.

Intheconsolationround,Cifuentes wouldfindhimselfonhisbackagain, gettingpinnedbyLakeForest’sChase Lewis.

“Claytongothisfirsttasteofthe statechampionshiptournament,” Windishnoted.“Hehadaverytough drawinthebracketbutdidn’tshyaway fromthecompetition.Theexperience hegainedfromgettingtothetournamentwilldefinitelypaydividendsnext season.”

TheIndiansheadintotheoff-season withlotsofyouththatgainedinvaluable experiencethroughouttheyear.The teamwilllosejustfivewrestlerstograduationfromthe31thatwererostered duringthe2023-2024campaign. Windishandhisstaffcertainlyhaveto bethrilledfortheprogresstheteam madeoverallthisseason.

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U.S.serviceveteransgrowchapterofVeteransGolfAssociation

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hewasenjoyingthecompetition.

Andthecamaraderieofhisfellow servicepersonnel.

ButtheelderlyretiredU.S.Navy veteranhadsignificantmobilityissuesasheattemptedtonavigatethe HeritageShoresGolfCoursein BridgevilleinMarchof2023.

Theattentiveassistancelovingly providedbytheman’sson—himself aU.S.AirForceretiree—atthe VeteranGolfersAssociation(VGA) eventtuggedattheheartstringsof USAFveteranBillFoulois.

“Theywerebothinmyfoursome, andIwasextremelyimpressedwith howattentivethesonwasbeingtowardhisfather,”saidFoulois,aresidentofBethanyBeachandan assistantdirectorfortheVGA’s Delawarechapter.“Itunderscored howcloseveteransaretotheirkin, andtheimportanceofofferinga familymembershipcategoryinthe VGA.”

Shortlythereafter,FoiloisacceptedVGADelawarechapterdirectorJeffManalansan’sformalofferto becomepartoftheFirstState’smanagementteam.

“Somuchisneededtobedonein

ordertogrowtheDelawarechapter,” Fouloissaidrecently.“Ibegancontactinggolfcoursestodiscussthe possibilityoftheirdesiretohost competitionsandtoseeaboutbringingthemintoouractivities.Ialso

beganthinkingaboutwaystomarket theorganizationtogrowourmembership.”

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TheDelawareChapteroftheVeteranGolfersAssociationgatherforaphotoattheBlackCreekGolfClubinMiddletown.

separatein-stateevents.IncooperationwiththeMarylandchapter,the chapterhostedanadditionalfive eventsatnearbycourses.In2023,the schedulewasexpandedto14in-state eventsandfivemoreinMaryland. The2024schedule,whichhasnotyet beencompletelyfinalized,tentatively includes17in-stateeventsandat leastfivemoreinMaryland.

TheVeteranGolfersAssociation —anon-profit501(c)(3)organizationthatwasestablishedin2014— isdedicatedtoenrichingthelivesof veteransandtheirfamilymembers throughthecamaraderieandsportsmanshipofgolf.Withmorethan 20,000membersnationally,itannuallyhostsmorethan1,300tournamentsacrossthecountry,culminating inaVGANationalChampionship eachfall.

“Ithinkthegreatestvaluethatthe VGAbringstoDelawareandtheentirenationisthatitprovidesanoutletforveteranstorebuildthesame typeofcamaraderietheyhadwhilein activemilitaryservice,”saidFoulois. “Sincetheorganization’sinceptionin 2014,membershavebecomemore productivecitizens.Andfortheolder vets,manyofwhomarefromthe Vietnamera,theorganizationhelps theminprovidingsafecomfortzones ofsharingexperienceswithlikemindedindividualsofasimilarbackgroundandexperience.”

AnotherbenefittheVGAbrings toDelaware,saidFoilois,isapositive perspectiveaboutthemilitaryandits veterans.

“Thefeedbackwereceiveafterour eventsisverypositive,”hesaid.“We hearaboutwhatagoodgroupweare, thatwearepoliteandwell-organized, andthatwearealwayswelcometo return.”

TheVGAalsomakesasignificant financialimpactasaresultofitsgolf competitionsinDelaware.Manyof theVGA’seventsoccurduringatwodayperiod,whichattractsbothinandout-of-stategolfersandveterans whopatronizerestaurants,hotelsand relatedservices.

Foiloissaidhehassomecreative ideasabouthowtoincreasemembershipintheorganization.

“Personally,Iamoptimisticabout thefuturegrowthoftheVGAin Delaware,becauseIknowthereisalreadyastrongcontingentofvetsin thestate,andmanyofthemplay golf,”hesaid.“Inadditiontothe state’spopulationgrowth,Ithinkwe haveatremendousuntappedfieldof opportunity.Ialsothinkthat,with manyMarylandgolfcoursesand playersinsuchproximityto Delaware,wecanoffersomanymore venuesasamembershiprecruiting tool.”

StatedirectorManalansansaidthe Delawarechapterplanstoenhanceits presenceandvisibilityviathemedia, aswellasitsDelawareandnationwideFacebookpages.Theywillalso maintaincontactwithexistingand

prospectivemembersviaemail.

“TheVGAisawonderfulorganizationthatoffersveteransandtheir familymemberstheopportunityto betogetheronthegolfcourse,”said Manalansan,whoresidesinGreat Mills,Md.“Thecompetitiveaspects ofplayinggolfarealsorewarding. Playersalsogettogetherbeforethe event,duringtheirpairingsonthe course,andafterwardattheclubhouse.”

Duringcompetitionsthroughout thestate,veteransfromeachservice branchwhohaveservedthenation enjoyeachanother’scompany.

“Otherthanbeingasourceof good-naturedribbing,eachbranchof theU.S.ArmedForcesiscelebrated byourmembers,”saidFoilois.“The competition,whilekeen,remains friendly.NorhaveIeverseenafrustratedVGAmemberthrowtheirgolf clubsintothewater.”

TheVGAenablesitsmembersto compete,socializeandremainphysicallyactivethroughthegameofgolf. Throughlocalleagueplay,regional tournamentsandnationalqualifiers, theVGAreinforcesvaluesthatincludeintegrity,respectandperseverance.Theorganizationalsooffers family-orientedactivitiesdesignedto helpveteransandtheirkinbenefit throughspendingqualitytimetogetherandbeingmoreactiveintheir communities.

TheVGAistheresultofanidea thatwasinitiallydiscussedbyseveral woundedveteranswhowererecoveringfromtheirwoundsatWalter ReedHospitalinWashington,D.C. Severalacquaintanceswhoroutinelyplayedatlocalgolfcourses begantoencourageoneanotherto continueplayingasameansofimprovingtheirgameandbenefitfrom interpersonalcamaraderieduring golfingandcompetition.

Realizingthattheirveterancontemporarieswouldalsobenefitfrom thegolfcompetitionandsportsmanship,thegroup’smembersconverged in2014tocreatetheVeteranGolfers Association.TheVGAbecamethe firstgolfingorganizationdedicatedto promotingthegametoveteransand theirfamilymembers.

Thecompetitionsareseparated intoflightsthatincludeveterans, woundedveterans,femaleveterans, familymembersandseniorcitizens.

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Hockmanfinishesrecord-settingseasonwithmemorableDIAAstateswimmeetperformance

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shewouldnotbedenied.

Thefreshmanswimmerhadalready madehermarkontheIndianRiver HighSchoolteam.

ButMacynHockmanwantedtowin theDIAAstate“B”championshipin the100butterflyonSaturday,March2, attheUniversityofDelaware’sRawstromNatatorium.

“Throughouttherace,theninthseededcompetitorwasinfrontofme, butbythelastpoollength,Ithought abouthowbadlyIwantedtowinthis race,”saidHockman,“soIjustwentfor it.”

Thefreshmanphenommusteredjust enoughstrengthtopropelherselfpast therivalswimmerandtouchthewall first.

“ThenIturnedtowardthescoreboardandwasevenmoreexcitedtosee theresults,”addedHockman,whose timeof1:00.35earnedherafirst-place finishinthe“B”finalforswimmerswho hadfinishedninththrough16thinthe preliminarythepreviousThursday.Officially,Hockmanplacedninthoverall, withtheeighth-fastesttime,whichbeat

the“A”race’seighth-placetime,turned in immediatelyfollowingherrace.

“Inoticedfromtheresultsofthe

preliminarycompetitionthatIhad placed10thbyonlyacoupleofmilliseconds,”saidHockman,whosefirst-place

timeinthe“B”finalalsosurpassedher ownschoolrecordthatshesetearlier thisseason,“soIwasreallydetermined tocomeoutontop.”

Finishingamongthestate’stop10 swimmersforthe100flywastheculminationofamemorablefirstyearofhigh schoolcompetitionforHockman.At the statemeet,shealsocontributedtoa newschoolrecordforthe400freestyle relay(4:01.38),withseniorteammates MaddieMooreandBrynnCrandelland sophomoreLeilaHernandez.

“OneofthethingsthatIloveabout highschoolswimmingisbeingableto participateinrelays,”saidthe5-foot-7 residentofOceanView,whoearnedAll StateHonorableMentionkudos.“We don’tdoalotofrelayswiththeUSA Makoteam,sobeingpartofarelay teamissomuchfun.”

Ear lierintheseason,Hockmanalso setnewschoolmarksinthe100 freestyle(56.37)andinthe100backstroke(1:01.26).

“IhadbeenlookingforwardtojoiningtheIndianRiverHighswimteam,” saidHockman.“Ilovedlookingatthe resultsfrommeetsandgoingtowatch

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MarkovicnamedheadcoachforIRboys’volleyball

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theear-to-eargrinreflectshislevel ofenthusiasm.

MikeMarkoviccannotnothidehis joyatbeingnamedthenewheadcoach fortheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ volleyballsquad.

“Ibelievethatmycoachingexperiencewillbevaluableinenablingmeto teachthesestudentathletesthephysical anddecision-makingskillsthey’llneed tocompeteandcontinuetobesuccessful,”saidMarkovic,whotakesthehelm ofaprogramthathaswontwoDIAA state titlesandreachedtheplayoffs everyseasonofitsseven-yearexistence. “Ilookforwardtoensuringthatour playersarepreparedandfocused.We willkeepthemexcitedwhileensuring thatthey’renottoojackedup.”

“Iconsideritaprivilegetobeableto coachtheseyoungathletes,”added Markovic.“I’mexcitedtoleadthis groupand,hopefully,we’llbeabletoget themreadytocompeteforanotherstate championship.“

Thenewbenchbossbringsawealth ofsuccessfulachievementsfromsuburban Washington,D.C.Hecreatedthe boys’volleyballprogramatMcLean High12yearsagoinNorthernVirginia, servingasitsheadcoachforitsfirst

eightseasons.HewasalsothecommissionerfortheNorthernVirginiaHigh SchoolBoys’VolleyballLeague.

Markovichascoachedforthelast12 yearsatthemiddle-schoolleveland sevenseasonsforselectgirls’teams, manyofthemintandemwithhiswife, Carolyn.Hehasalsotrainedvolleyball coachesassociatedwithMcLeanVirginia YouthVolleyball,andheserveson theboardofdirectorsforthat800-

playerorganization.Markovichasalso coachedhighschool-agedgirls’club teamsattheopenlevelforadozenyears andiscertifiedattheUSAVCAPIand CAPIIlevels.

Althoughhehasearnedaconsiderablenumberoftournamentmedals, Markovicismoregratifiedbytheimpressivenumberofhisformerplayers whohavebecomevolleyballcoachesof youngathleteswhentheyarefinished playingincollege.

Markovichassentanumberofgirls’ andboys’volleyballplayersonto NCAADivisionI,IIandIIIschools, includingtheUniversityofMaryland, GeorgeMasonUniversity,PennState University,theUniversityofVirginia andtheUniversityofDelaware.

“Mycoachingphilosophyistohelp playerstoimprovebycompetingand continuingtodeveloptheirskills,”said Markovic,whohasplayedcompetitive volleyballindoors,outdoorsandon grassandsandformorethan40years. “Practicesshouldbedemanding,rapidpacedandfun.”

ThreeofMarkovic’sformerclub teamplayershavequalifiedforand playedintheUSAVNationalChampionships,themostprestigioustournamentinthecountry.

MarkovicgraduatedfromNorthern BurlingtonRegionalHighinColum-

bus,N.J.,andearnedhisbachelor’sdegreeinengineeringatCornellUniversity.Heretiredfollowingasuccessful careerasatelecomconsultantthatsent him aroundtheworld.

MarkovicwillbeassistedbylongtimeIRHSvolleyballmentorJayClark, avolleyballcoachingmainstayatIRHS andanelite-levelplayer.

“Hewillactasmyleadclinicianand trustedadvisor,”MarkovicsaidofClark, whoguidedtheIndianstoa10-4wonlostrecordandaDIAAplayoffberth lastyear.

ChadZookwillalsoassistMarkovic aswell,ascoachofthejunior-varsity squad.

MarkovicsalutedformerIRHSvolleyballheadcoachJimBarnes“for doing agreatjobstartingandbuilding upthegirls’andboys’programsatIndianRiverHigh.Ifwe’resuccessful,a lotofthecreditbelongstohim.We wanttocontinuetocompeteatthe highestlevelinDelaware,”said Markovic,whomovedwithhiswifeto MillvillelastNovember.“Itisimportant thatwe’reabletoattractthebestathletesintheschooltoplayvolleyball,and provideopportunitiesforboystoplay andlearnthesportattheelementary andmiddle-schoollevels.”

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Newboys’volleyballheadcoachMike Markovic.

BunnyPaloozatobenefitQRCFscholarships

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheQuietResortsCharitable Foundation(QRCF)willagainhost theBunnyPalooza5Kraceand1milewalk,onApril8at8a.m.,startingattheBethanyBeachbandstand. RunnerswillproceedtoGarfield, traversingPennsylvaniaandAtlantic Avenuesonaone-lapcoursewitha finishontheboardwalk.

Theraceisexpectedtohostmore than500competitorsfromDelaware andthelargereasternseaboard— includingkidsfromLordBaltimore ElementarySchoolandtheteamsof GirlsontheRunandLetMeRun (forboys).

TheCarlM.FreemanFoundation isamajorsponsorthisyear,witha gifttotheQRCFfortheEaster weekendrace.CoastalPointand Mango’sBethanyBeacharetheother majorplatinumsponsors,whilemany localmerchantsfromthetownprovidefundingorgiftsin-kind.

DougPurcell,presidentofthe QRCF,saidthecommunityhasreallyralliedaroundthisyear’sBunny Paloozaevent.

“Alloftheproceedsraisedfrom

ourcharity5Kracesgoesrightback intothecommunityintheformof scholarships.TheQRCFprovides threescholarshipstoareastudentsof $2,000peryearthatarerenewable

forallfouryearsofcollege,”hesaid. “Thatmeansastudentwhostaysin goodstandingwithahigh-Baverage willearnupto$8,000inscholarship money.”

Scholarsareselectedbythe QRCFscholarshipcommitteebased onlocalcommunityservice,GPA

TheFountainofYouth:Embracingvitalitythroughhydration

ByPatrick“Sarge”Avon Special totheCoastalPoint

Inthebigstoryofgettingolder, there’sadesirefortheenergyof youth,whenwrinkleswerejusta thoughtandBotoxwasonlyusedin boardgames.Wewanttogetbackto ouryoungenergymoreandmoreas theyearsgoby—especiallyfor thoseofusgettingclosetoorinour 60s.Donotworry,though,because wewillfindawaytofeel25againby lookingatthesefivechange-making things.Andtostartourtrip,we’ll talkaboutwater—abasicbutoften forgottenpartofhealth.

Water:Theelixirofyouth

Peopleoftenthinkofwaterasjust food,butitistheelixiroflife.A simplemoleculecalledH2Oholds thekeytowhatseemslikeendless life.Still,manyofusdon’tget enoughofthisimportantsubstance everyday,eventhoughit’seasytodo.

Ifyouwanttofeellikeyoudid whenyouwereyounger,drinking morewatercanmakeallthedifference.Gettingenoughwaterisn’tjust aboutfillingyourthirst—it’salso abouttakingcareofeverycell,revivingeverysystemandkeepingour bodies’complexbalance.Thereisno wayforourphysicalandmental

healthtogrowwithoutwater.Itis veryimportantbecauseitkeepsthe bodyattherighttemperature, flushesouttoxins,lubricatesjoints andhelpsdigestion.

Whyhydrationmatters

Thebodygoesthroughmany changesthatcanaffecthowmuch wateritholdsasitgrows.Asweget older,ourbodieslosetheabilityto holdontowater.Thisisespecially trueforwomen.Additionally,some medicinesthataregiventoolder peoplecanmakedehydrationworse byworkingasdiureticsandcausing thebodytolosewater.

Let’snotgetlostinaseaofmedicalterms,though.Instead,let’stalk abouthowimportantitistostayhydrated.Stayingproperlyhydratedis importantforyourhealthandwellbeingasawhole,affectingeverythingfromyourbrainfunctiontothe healthofyourjoints.It’sanimportantpartofstayinghealthyatany age.

TheFountainofYouth: Howwaterkeepsyoufeeling25

Thinkaboutwalkingdownthe streetwiththeconfidenceofa25year-old,makingpeoplelookatyou everystepoftheway.Youmaybe

wonderinghowthisispossible. Friends,itallstartswithasimplesip ofwater.Here’showdrinkingwater canturnbacktime:

•Improvedcognitivefunction— Doyouforgetthings,feelfuzzy,or getfoggy?Donotbeafraid!Getting enoughwaterisimportantforbrain health.Researchershavefoundalink betweenbeingdehydratedandmemory,attention,andfocusproblems. Bydrinkingenoughwater,youcan keepyourbrainassharpasitwas whenyouwereyounger.It’saneasy andeffectivewaytokeepyourbrain workingatitsbest,soyoucango throughlifewithfocusandclarity.If youdrinkmorewater,yourbrainwill thankyouformakingitfeelbetter.

•Enhancedphysicalperformance —Rememberwhenyouthoughtyou coulddoanything?Notdrinking enoughwatercanhurtyourbody’s performance,makingnormalchores feelharder.Stayinghydratedisimportantforkeepingyourbodyworkingatitsbest,whetheryou’regoing forawalk,playingwithyourgrandkidsorjustbringingingroceries. Knowinghowtodothisisthekeyto movinglikeyou’re25.Byreplacing thefluidsyoulosewhenyouwork outandsweat,youkeepyourmuscles workingwellandyourendurance high.So,getthatwaterbottle,drink some,andregainthejoyofmoving

easilyandhavingalotofenergy.It’s goodforyourbody.

•Glowingskin—Whybuypricey skincareitemswhenyoucanjust drinkwater?Dryness,stiffnessanda higherriskoflinescanallbemade worsebynotdrinkingenoughwater. Bydrinkingalotofwater,youcan keepyourskinflexible,helpitmake collagenandgetthatdesiredyoung glow—allwithoutspendingalotof money.Waterisnature’smedicinefor theface;itfeedsitfromtheinside outandhelpsyoulooknaturally healthy.Insteadofbuyingexpensive creams,drinkaglassofwaterto makeyourskinlookandfeelbetter.

•Boostedenergylevels—Areyou tired?Adultsoftencomplainof beingtired,butbeingdehydratedcan makeyoufeelevenmoretiredand lethargic.Bydrinkingenoughwater, youcanavoidgettingtiredandkeep theenergylevelyouhadwhenyou wereyounger.Waterdoesmorethan quenchyourthirst—it’salsoafuel thatkeepsyourbodyrunning.Stayinghydratedisimportantforgetting nutrientstocellsandgettingridof wastequickly,whichkeepsyourenergylevelsteadythroughouttheday. Nexttimeyoufeellikeyouneeda pick-me-up,grabaglassofwaterinsteadofacoffee.Yourbodywillbe

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Hockman

someofthecompetition.Onething that’sreallyfulfillingtomeisjusthow muchfunitis.Justbeingabletobea partofahighschoolteamandputting onthatgreen-and-goldcapwhenIrace isrewarding.”

DonnaSmith,theIRHSgirls’swimmingheadcoach,creditedHockman’s successasafreshmanseasontoher “veryhard,consistentworkinthepool withherIndianRiverHighandMako teams’practices.Becauseshehasdedicatedhertimetothesportsheloves, anythingispossibleforher,”saidSmith. “ Theenergyandexcitementmotivates swimmerslikeMacyntoachievesome oftheirbesttimes.Itwasexcitingtobe therewhenshebrokeherfirstoffour

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LordBaltimoreElementary School’sParentTeacherOrganizationwillagainprovideactivitiesincludingcrafts,face-paintingand

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gratefulforthehealthyboost.

•Supportsjointhealth—Joint painandstiffnessmaygetworsewith age,makingithardertomovearound andloweringyourqualityoflifegenerally.Stayinghydratedisimportant forkeepingthejointslubricated, loweringfrictionandreducingpain. Bykeepingyourjointswell-hydrated, youcanmoveeasilyandbendover, gettingbackthespeedandquickness

schoolrecordsthisseason!

“Macynhassuchconfidence, strengthandgraceinthewater,”Smith added.“Shebringsthatontothepool deckaswell.Welookforwardtoher sharingherstrengthsandleadership withherteammatesatIndianRiver Highduringthenextthreeyears.”

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Attheageof4,Hockmantook swimminglessonswithoneofher currentIRHScoaches,DanaSchaefer.

“Atthattime,Iwouldn’tputmy faceinthewater,”recalledHockman, “sosheallowedmetobringsomeof mydinosaurtoysintothepoolto makememorecomfortable.”

AfterHockmanbegantakinglessonswithcoachJohanneDanverat theageof7,thementortoldherpar-

exhibits.TheLBESChoirwillsing thenationalanthem.

LBisalsoregisteringitsGirlson theRun(GOTR)trackandrunning programparticipants,aswellasparticipantsinthenewLetMeRun programforboys,whichisnowin fullswing,givingmorestudentsa chancetoexercise.

youhadwhenyouwereyounger. Waternaturallylubricatesthejoints, makingiteasiertomoveandlowers theriskofgettinghurt.Tokeepyour kneeshealthyandyourgeneral healthingoodshape,makesureyou drinkplentyofwater.Yourbodywill thankyouforbeingabletomoveand feelbetter.

Finally,therearemanymorebenefitstodrinkingmorewaterthanjust stayinghydrated.Thissimplebut powerfulchangecanhelpyourbrain workbetter,yourbodyperformsbetter,yourskinstayshealthy,youren-

ents—MarisaandGregHockman— thattheirdaughterhadthepotential toswimonateam.ShejoinedtheSea ColonySharksandfoundherlovefor swimmingwithcoachesJannaSchneiderandCathyGallagher.

“OnceIstartedtoreallylovethe sport,IdecidedIwantedtogofurther,”saidHockman.“Duringthepast fewyears,Ihavenoticedalotofimprovementsinmytechniqueand speed.WhenIfirststartedwiththe Makoteam,Icouldbarelycompletea practice,becauseitwassochallenging. ButnowIamabletocompletepracticesonthefastestintervals.One thingIalwaysthinkaboutwhileIam practicingisworkinghardandtrying todomybest.Eventually,thatdedicationpaysoff,andIamfinallystarting toseeit.”

InFebruaryof2020,11-year-old

About200familiesareplanning toparticipateinthe1-milewalk,or kidscanjoinafunrun“kiddiedash” downPennsylvaniaAvenue.

Races2Run,theracemanagement organization,isprovidingraceregistrationandtimingchipsthroughits associationwitharacetimingcompany.PlushbunnytoysfromTide-

ergylevelrises,andyourjointsstay healthy.Theseareallimportantparts offeeling25again.

Itdoesn’tmatterwhatageyouare —ifyoumaketherightchangesto yourlifestyle,youcanliveafulland activelifeatanyage.Ifyouwantto feel25again,raiseaglassofwaterto yourhealthandstartthisexciting trip!

Stayhydrated,lookyoung,and checkbackforthenextpartofour story.Untilthen,here’stofeeling better!

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HockmanjoinedtheMakoSwim Club,aUSAcompetitivesquadbased inHarbeson.

“OurcoacheswereStrohmEdwards,MattMcDonoughandHillary Baird,andtheyworkedushard,”recalledHockman.“Buttheyhelpedrefinemytechniqueandtaughtmehow tocompete.JoiningtheIRHSswim teamasaninth-grader,Iamluckyto havecoachesColinCrandell,Donna SmithandDanatoguideandsupport me.

“IlovethatIgettosharemylove forswimmingwithgreatpeopleon bothofmyteams,”addedHockman, whothisspringwillplayontheIRHS girls’tennissquadthatiscoachedby herfather.“Iamluckytohaveallof theseimportantpeoplebymyside.”

poolToysandmedalsforplacefinisherswillbeprovidedatthe Bethanybandstand.

Thisyear’sBunnyPaloozafestival technicalT-shirtfeaturestheracing bunnylogoonsyntheticrunners’ shirts—designedbyCoastalPoint’s designteam—andhavebecome somethingofacollector’sitem.

ourrejuvenationjourney!Joinusin theupcominginstallmentofour five-partseries,wherewe’llunveil anothertransformativechangeto helpyoufeelyouthfulagain.Don’t missout—takeactionandreclaim yourvitalitytoday!

PersonaltrainerPatrick“Sarge” AvonrunsSargeAthleticsin BethanyBeach.Heisalsotheauthor of“BootCamp”bySimonShuster.A formermemberoftheU.S.Navy,he nowworksasaguide,helpingadults andplayersreachtheirfullpotential.

The Annual Beaver Dam Canal Tax Ditch Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 34309 Burton Farm Road, Frankford, 19945.

For more information, please call 302.462.5490.

CP 20240308 2T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On March 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following (2) proposed ordinances:

• AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 277 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DAGSBORO FOR THE PRESERVATION OF TREES, WOODLANDS AND FORESTS WITHIN THE TOWN.

• AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 232-2 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DAGSBORO FOR THE ADOPTION OF TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR THE COMMERCIAL COLLECTION OF TRASH OR RUBBISH.

All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment.

Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

CP 20240308 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Coastal Culinary LLC has on February 29th, 2024 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for an additional 7 bar stools for a premises located at 19819 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearingto consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before March 29, 2024. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20240308 3T

LEGALS

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

Estate of Michael W. Bullis, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Michael W. Bullis who departed this life on September 3, 2023, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Traci Bullis on March 1, 2024 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before May 3, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Traci Bullis 22002 Phillips Hill Road Millsboro, DE 19966

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons&Robinson,P.A. 118AtlanticAve.;Suite401 OceanView,DE19970

CP 20240308 3T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-674.00

Property Address: RIVER BREEZE, LOT 35, 26449 SANDPIPER DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DEBORAH A. GILBERT & NANCY J. GILBERT (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240308

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Joan Holmes Hunter, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joan Holmes Hunter who departed this life on January 26, 2024, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Glenn Michael Hunter on February 20, 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 26, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Glenn Michael Hunter

11611 Scottsbury Ter. Germantown, MD 20876

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240301 3T

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

Mail:

Town Manager’s Office

Town Hall

P.O. Box 109

LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that William Marlin Lewis of 36809 West Pebble Beach Drive, Frankford, 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 20240308 1T

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

CP 20240216 5T

Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Mail: Hand Deliver: Town Manager’s Office Town Hall 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. CP 20240223

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.

LEGALS

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

Estate of Muriel F. Ketcham, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Muriel F. Ketcham who departed this life on January 16, 2024, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Ann Louise Vidas on February 16, 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 16, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Ann Louise Vidas

32237 West Rd. Frankford, DE 19945

ATTORNEY:

Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20240301 3T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-16.00-39.00

Property Address: PINE LODGE ADDITION, LOT 19, PINE STREET, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LORRAINE EDITH WORKMAN; RAY WORKMAN, JR. & JENNIFER WORKMAN (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240308 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Joan L. Hudock, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joan L. Hudock who departed this life on January 26, 2024, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Rodney L. Aldinger on February 16, 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 26, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Rodney L. Aldinger

400 Maple St. Manchester, PA 17345

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20240301 3T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:134-11.00-156.00

Property Address: N SD HWY THRU CLARKSVILLE T7259, 1.80 AC.S W/IMP, 31851 KOENIG LANE, Ocean View, DE 19970

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of HERMAN J. KOENIG AND RUTH G. KOENIG, TRUSTEES OF THE HERMAN J. KOENIG & RUTH G. KOENIG REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST (13) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP

LEGALS

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC HEARING

The Bethany Beach Town Council and Budget and Finance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

The meeting may be viewed on two internet platforms: The Town’s Website at: www.townofbethanybeach.com, click the Government Tab, then go to the left side of the page and click on Live Video Broadcast Or

Go to our YouTube page at: www.youtube.com/bethanybeachgov

The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on the proposed Town Budget for FY 2025 (Fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024, and ending March 31, 2025).

The proposed budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., (except on scheduled holidays), and is also available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com.

All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment.

CP 20240308 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-1749.00-R2

Property Address: 37696 ULSTER DRIVE, SUITE 2, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of

JOHN R. MUELLER & BEVERLY L. MUELLER (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024, 9:00 A.M.

Notice is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of South Bethany that a Public Hearing will be held in the Town Council Meeting Room at the South Bethany Town Hall on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to receive public input regarding Ordinance 214-24, which proposes to amend the Code of the Town of South Bethany Chapter 145, Zoning, Article XVII, §145-68, amending A (1), (6), and (9), regarding when building permits are required.

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89228371777?pwd=A5ZMLQxEgVMQNqvIV8A L1CLxwueoWc.1

• Or join by phone at 301-715-8592.

• Meeting ID: 892 2837 1777

• Passcode is: 455617

Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and must be submitted to townclerk@southbethany.org by 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

This ordinance is available for review at the South Bethany Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, during regular business hours or on the Town's website southbethany.delaware.gov. The Regular Town Council Meeting will be held immediately following the Public Hearing.

CP 20240308 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-6.00-40.02

Property Address: 104 KIMBERLY WAY, Lewes, DE 19958

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAY M. CAMPBELL & ANNA CAMPBELL (27) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-7.00-98.00

Property Address: 20786 SUNSET LANE, Lewes, DE 19958

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BAY BREEZE AT SUNSET, LLC (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20240308 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-14.18-110.00-A

Property Address: 3A HICKMAN STREET, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES C. KRAY & SARA C. KRAY (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-1050.00

Property Address: 13 EAGLE WAY, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID N. SILLS, IV & DENISE M. SILLS (25) and will be sold by

Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

CP 20240308 2T

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of March, 2024 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-18.00-358.00

Property Address: 29272 CHANNEL DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/15/24. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/19/24; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS AKINS A/K/A THOMAS E. AKINS, IV & SUSAN J. AKINS (18) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS

Clean, safe and posi ve work environment.

Full and Part- me Posi ons with flexible scheduling available. Seasonal, from Mother's Day to Sept. 22nd. Fenwick Island

Apply online and click on Employment: WarrensStation.com

PT POOL ATTENDANTS

to monitor guests, set up pool area, and coordinate with lifeguards. Mid-May through August. 10a.m. - 6p.m. Flexible shifts available.

TOWN OF MILLVILLE RECEPTIONIST

FT/PT AMENITY ATTENDANTS

Duties include monitoring of pools and clubhouses for proper use by members, rules enforcement and maintaining of poolside furniture. Proper candidate will have a strong customer service background and positive disposition. Positive, friendly work environment. Must be a HIGHLY motivated, upbeat worker committed to serving our clients.

Please contact Bo Bennett to schedule an interview bbennett@pcam.net

The Town of Millville is looking for a qualified individual for the full-time position of Receptionist. The Receptionist reports to the Town Manager and is responsible for performing clerical tasks to support the daily operations of the Town Hall. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for residents and guests. They will perform various duties, including clerical and customer support. The applicant must have a High School Diploma, associate degree (preferred). Strong public relations skills, organizational and communication skills.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement plan. Pay will be commensurate

Fax: (302) 645-1292

Or email: cnichols@seascapepm.com

Sussex Technical High School 17099 County Seat Highway Georgetown, DE 19947

Constable

Paraprofessional

• School Psychologist

Indian River School District. Will Train! 302.245.0315

EOE March8,2024 CoastalPoint 69

TOWN

for beautiful community in Ocean View. Availability to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Excellent people skills a must; some computer

mile

policies,

needed for the Southern DE Chorale, a non-pro t community choral organization. Responsible for managing social media, press releases, etc. 20 hours/week; can work from home.

All States Construction is now hiring Excellent Pay & Competitive Bene ts Package Available Give us a call for more info: 410.352.9800 Full-Time Positions Experience Preferred Tools, Transportation, Valid Driver’s License are a Plus WAREHOUSE DELIVERY DRIVER • PAINTERS • S TUCCO & EIFS MECHANICS • L ABORER • CONCRETE WORK • CARPENTER

Join a team that builds Homes, Communities, and Hope!

FT PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING MANAGER

to develop plans, media contacts, press events and oversee content development.

FT HEALTHY HOMES SPECIALIST

to implement a variety of Healthy Home Programs that assist Sussex County Homeowners with health and energy efficient repairs.

FT GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR

to manage all grants for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity from conception to close out, as well as provide fundraising support as needed.

FT VOLUNTEER SERVICE MANAGER

to recruit volunteers to support Sussex County Habitat for Humanity's impact and future growth, developing volunteer leadership and raining opportunities and establishing evaluation tools to measure impact and program effectiveness.

TOWN OF HENLOPEN ACRES

POOL ATTENDANTS

Lighthouse Lakes Community; Rt. 54; Selbyville

MAY 24 - SEPTEMBER 15

FT or PT: 10am - 2pm or 2pm - 6pm

is is NOT a Lifeguard position; must be at least 18. Retirees Welcome! Duties include:

Check-ins - Fill Kiddie Pool - Clean (2) Bathrooms Insure Pool Rules are Followed - Empty Trash Bins

Position descriptions at SussexCountyHabitat.org/who-we-are/careers

To apply, email cover letter and resume to: apply@SussexCountyHabitat.org

SCHFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SALES/OFFICE MANAGER

TOWN MANAGER

TOWN MANAGER

Serves as Chief Administrative Of cer with responsibility to enforce Town ordinances, administer budget, and manage Water Plant, Marina, Streets Dept., Security, and Town Hall. Works closely with the Mayor, Board, and Town Committees to implement Town policies and programs. Must have 5-7 years of relevant senior management experience and exceptional skills in leadership, nancial management, planning, public works, and building permits. Prior municipal experience preferred but not required.

to apply: LHLPoolBio@gmail.com and attach a one-page biography or resume. We will accept email submissions through April 20, ‘24.

30” x 17” HANGING, double Ti any lamp. Beige & red. Excellent condition. $75 302-829-8390

Are you a team player? Someone who follows through? Need a chance to make your mark, and make a difference? We are looking to add a talented person to our high-energy team.

BUILDING & ZONING OFFICER

FICER

Reviews and approves building permits and construction plans in accordance with Town Building Code. Performs onsite inspections to ensure compliance. Meets with architects, builders, and residents. Must have 5-7 years of relevant experience in architectural design, engineering, or planning. Part-time position of 8-10 hours per week.

Job descriptions posted at: www.henlopenacres.delaware.gov

Send resumes to: Mayor@HenlopenAcres.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BROYHILL ATTIC Heirloom 2-drawer co ee table. Excellent condition. $100 Please leave message. 302-3622768

SECRETARY DESK, LATE 1800s. Probably cherry, excellent condition. 4 drawers, 10 small drawers. 42”h x 40”w x 20”d. Flap down adds 15”. Can text pics. $999 302-539-9656

1930s BOOKCASES GOOD condition. Approximately 6’h x 3’w. Dark wood, glass doors. $850 each. Text only: 302-864-4029

BARBIE DOLL COLLECTION

Perfect condition; all but 2 in boxes. 1994-1998; including Neptune’s Fantasy, Barbie’s Spotlight. Text only: 302864-4029

VINTAGE ETHAN ALLEN sideboy in good shape. 2 louvre doors - rich grey. 20”w x 62”l x 35”h. Very heavy. Can send pics. 302-493-9199

MOROCCAN ANTIQUE hanging lamps; never used. Colored glass - reddish, clear, green, and blue. About 2” tall. Can text pics. $100 each, or $175 for both. Text only: 914-255-7119

TWIN TUB WASHING machine. Mode XpB361288SA. Capacity: 8 lbs. Perfect for dorm, apartment, camping. $30 302.537.7552

COUNTER-TOP refrigerator. 1.5 cu. ft., wood tone. 2 years old, great shape. $25 302-344-0169

WHIRLPOOL, BLACK dishwasher. Works great. $100 302-567-1203

Candidates should have a customer-service background, and be extremely detail-oriented. This is a chance to shine with your multi-tasking tools, and to build and maintain a customer base. You must be pro cient in Microsoft Of ce, have strong communication skills and a terri c work ethic. This is your golden opportunity to join a winning team. E-mail resume with OFFICE MANAGER in the subject line to: AdSales@coastalpoint.com

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

302-855-1156

JEEP SOFT-TOP COMPLETE Brand new condition. ts 2007-2018. $300 302229-7898

JEEP RUBICON WHEELS

17” set of 5 machined, black centers. Fit 2018-2024

JL Wrangler. 1 BFG allterrain spare, 285/70/17. $700 301-526-0065

60” BLACK TRUCK TOOL box; 50” silver diamond truck tool box. REDUCED! $50 each. 302-829-8390

2020 TOYOTA RAV 4 never used rubberized car oor mats for front and back seats. $50 609-247-3649

DONATE YOUR CAR/ truck/ RV. Lutheran Mission Society of MD. Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410228-8437 CompassionPlace.org

STORAGE UNIT

1,000 sq. ft.; 18’h, (2) 10’x 14’ and (1) 10’ x 10’ garage doors. O ce area & loft.

$700/month, electric included with one-year lease. Rt. 17 & Burbage Road 302-745-1657

STORAGE SPACE

OCEAN VIEW

10’ x 30’ storage units with 10’x10’ garage doors.

$235/month.

Contact Glenn at (302)682.7765

STORAGE SPACE

20’ x 40’ STORAGE UNIT, 12’ x 12’ DOOR in Frankford. No businesses. $500/month includes electric. 302.258.5103

YEAR-ROUND

BETHANY BREEZE

3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome. Community pool, tennis. Bike to beach. No pets. Good credit. $2,100/month

Call Glenn at Surf Realty, LLC (302)682.7765

YEAR-ROUND

BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2BA fully-equipped home in Bethany; walk to beach. $1,750/week

Call Richard: 301.408.8190

Waterside

Bethany West, Bethany Beach: 3BR/2BA furnished cottage. $2,000/month + utilities + 7% rental tax.

Ocean View Beach Club: 3BR/2BA 2-story townhome with garage. Furnished or Unfurnished. $2,300 per month + utilities.

Taramino Place, The Villas of Lewes: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome. $2,500 per month + utilities.

Bayville Shores, Selbyville: 3BR/3.5BA fully furnished townhome with garage and water views. $2,650 per month + utilities; minimum 18 month lease.

Fairway Village, Ocean View: 5BR/3BA 2-story home with 2-car garage. Pets considered. $2,900 per month + utilities.

Fairway Villas, Cripple Creek, Dagsboro: 4BR/2.5BA single-family home with 2-car garage. $2,900 per month + utilities.

Stonewater Creek, Millsboro: 2BR/2BA with office or 3rd BR. Single-level home with 2-car garage. $2,950 per month + utilities.

Bethany: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 2-story home with garage overlooking the Salt Pond. Pets considered. $2,950 per month + utilities.

For problem-free management, list your properties with us!

(2) MOTORCYCLE helmets, never used/ T-7 (L) black; Shoei (s-sm), white. $50 302-537-7552

(1) 27” SHARP TV: $30 (1) Sanyo (no remote): $20. All in excellent condition. 757-810-8782

RESIDENTIAL

I’M PROUD OF MY WORK!

Give me a call, and let me know what I can do for you.

302.864.4029

SIENFELD 9-DVD SET $20 OBO. 007 Gold nger series (8 DVDs). Brand new. $25 OBO 757-810-8782

PADDLE BOARDS - SINGLE board set-up: $500; (2) additional boards: $200 each. 302-988-9737

DIGITAL HOME THEATER by Sonar SR-50, 7.1 hi-def. In sealed box, never opened. Originally $300; asking $160. Text only: 914.255.7119

CEA DAG, DAGSBORO

2BR/1.5BA unfurnished townhome. No pets. $1,600/month + util. + 3% rental tax. 302.249.0464

YEAR-ROUND

LIGHTHOUSE VILLAGES

Millsboro. 2BR/2BA unfurnished 1st oor condo. No pets. Available May 1. $1,600/month + util. 302.249.0464

OLD FRIGIDAIRE SIDE-BYside refrigerator. Almond color. It’s old, but still runs. 302-539-9345

5-GALLON SOYBEAN OIL and/or 1 gallon corn syrup. Available for pick up any Monday or Thursday in Ocean View. Call 443-8024602

PAIR OF SWIVEL CHAIRS

Blue and beige print. Excellent condition. $200 for both. 717-575-8314

BROWN, WOODEN BAR chairs. Good condition. $15 each. 301-802-0431

RE-LOADER FOR handgun and ri e with accessories. Also MAC Jr re-loader for 12gauge. As is. $350 For more info: 302-855-0631; leave message.

SMALL GROUP OF Responsible Hunters in search of farm/vacant property to rent for deer/waterfowl 2024-2025 hunting season. 410-924-6692

GUN SAFE - BROWNING Gold series. 10 long guns and pistol shelves, dial lock. $450 970-250-0880

LARGE, RED HEAD BRAND winter jacket. Fleece and nylon with blue and black trim. Brand new. $40 OBO 757-810-8782

(82) NORA ROBERTS paperbacks. $20 takes all. (23) F. Scott Fitzgerald books. $20 takes all. 302933-0178

SINGER CONFIDENCE quilter/sewing machine. Used twice. Includes box and instructions. Asking $150 302-933-0178

COLEMAN POINT LOMA Dome shelter. 12’ x 12’. Center height: 7’2”. $75 302-537-7552

SINGER SEWING MACHINE Needs service. $40 301-802-0431

EUREKA SMALL, UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner: $15. Please leave message. 301-802-0431

LIKE-NEW, PORTABLE Singer sewing machine. Used one time. Paid $100; asking $75 OBO. Text only: 302-260-2275

ALAN & ROTH “SALEM” bathroom bronze hardware set. (towel racks, TP rack) New, in package. Was $49.98; asking $38. Text only: 302-233-0415

PFISTER #573329 BRONZE showerhead. New in package. Was $65.70; asking $50 Text only: 302-233-0415

DUNCAN “JACUZZI” centerset sink faucet. Bronze, #1102766. New, in package. Was $59; asking $45 Text only: 302-233-0415

HISENSE PORTABLE AIR conditioner. Free-standing, for a 250 sq ft room, 6,000 BTU. Model #2987534. Used one week. Was $329; asking $225. Text only: 302233-0415

21”, 14 AMP ELECTRIC Sun Joe snow blower. Used only once, garage kept. $80 302-644-0569

(11) 2 LB. BAGS OF ART sand - various colors: $15. 3’ x 2’ cork bulletin board with white frame: $5 302-5377 552

10 ASSORTED NEWSWEEK issues of notable events: 9/11, Shuttle Disaster, etc. $15 302-537-7552

BEAUTIFUL BATH updates in as little as one day. Superior quality bath and shower systems at a ordable prices. Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call now. 877-738-0991

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855-337-5228 dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

AUDIO TECHNICA

turntable AT5L50. Excellent condition. $25 302-6161699

LARGE DOG CAGE & BED Great shape. $10 717575-8314

FANCY GUPPIES - BABIES to adult. Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

LOW COST SPAY AND neutering of cats. Want to save 100s of cats’ lives? Spay or neuter ONE. Call Cats Around Town Society to schedule an operation. 302-355-9979

SCHWINN UPRIGHT 170 stationary bike. Purchased in 2021 for $500. Barely used. Asking $300 OBO 540-490-2320

RECUMBENT BIKE; MINT condition. Displays time, speed, distance, odometer, calories, heart rate. Originally $260; asking $130 302-539-1202

EXERPEUTIC EXERCISE bike. Tracks vitals. Great condition. $60 Text only: 914-255-7119

SHOP FULL OF professional woodworking tools. Can sell separately, To schedule to come see, call 302-5370679or: pmicciche1936@gmail.com

WARDROBE BOXES FOR boxes for moving. 717979-2664

SEAMSTRESS TO HELP with model ship hobby project. 302-344-0169

CAR NEEDED FOR WORK Able to pay $1,500-$2,000. Must pass inspection. 302344-0169

MATURE, QUIET, CLEAN N/S seeks private BR/BA or small apartment in area. 410-212-6661

1. Happy Pi Day! In what class do kids get to learn about pi, the never-ending number that begins with the number 3.14?

4. From pi to the sky: ____ York City is known for its giant skyscrapers

8. In a hailstorm, balls of ___ fall from the sky

9. It's the bright, shining ball in the sky that lls every day with warmth and light

10. How many 5D does a plane have?

11. Countdown to takeo : A rocket launches into outer _____

13. Santa has baggage (He packs his giant _____ before he ies through the sky on his sleigh)

16. America's high- ying red, white and blue banner

17. Although the dot in the number 3.14 looks like a period, it's actually a decimal _____

18. Because pi is 3.14, National Pi Day is celebrated each year on ____ 14th

20. It's the homonym of 9A

21. Dumbo is the Disney _______ who used his ears to y

24. Also known as the Caped Crusader, ______ is the defender of Gotham

25. Rhyme time in the sky: We're a butter y's cousins. We come out at night. We really love darkness, but can resist light. What are we?

Parents Down

2. The discovery of pi made it easy to calculate the ____ of a circle

3. Similar to smog, this atmospheric phenomenon caused by pollution blurs the view from a distance

4. Look up: Certain birds (like eagles, hawks and owls) seek to build their ____ in the highest part of the tallest trees

5. Hawk's hang gliding equipment

6. Supersonic mode of transportation

7. High time: It's when the 9A is high in the sky

11. Eagles do it with grace each day

12. Spectacular spectrum: A rainbow casts seven _____ against the backdrop of the heavens

14. While the pesky Japanese beetle can y short distances, the rst one was spotted in America after it hitched a ride on an airline passenger's houseplant

15. If you wrote the number 3.14 on a ____ and let it y, you'd have pi in the sky

17. This cousin of a dove sometimes takes ight after a walk in the park

18. Giant orb in the night sky

19. Campers fall asleep under these twinkling skylights

21. Golden statue given this year to Paul Walter Hauser for his supporting role in "Black Bird"

22. Unlike 24A, not every ____ wears a cape

23. Flying rodent (or what a heavy hitter uses to send a baseball into the great beyond)

By Jan Buckner Walker

$795,000

95 WEST AVENUE, OCEAN VIEW

Worked with buyers on this Well kept ranch home on large lot in Ocean View.

Recently renovated and meticulously cared for 4 bed, 2.5 bath open concept home with replace, garage, multiple decks and patios, outdoor shower, boat lift, kayak launch. Property sold furnished. Turnkey! Short walk to beach, shops, restaurants, entertainment. $1,495,000 (DESU2052402) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

30302 SEA WATCH WALK, SELBYVILLE

Stunning 3,800 sq ft furnished home with 4 Brs, 3 full baths and 2 half baths in the award winning Bayside Resort. Amenities include 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, 4 unique outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickleball, kayaking, ponds, restaurants, Freeman Arts Pavilion, and state of the art Fitness Center with indoor pool. There is so much to do and see. Give me a call if you want to live your best life in Bayside.

$1,750,000 (DESU2056158)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

$2,450,000