News Briefs 7/25/25
Lewes BPW reveals source of outages
A failed relay caused a series of power outages in Lewes June 23-24, according to Tom Panetta, Lewes Board of Public Works president.
“It had nothing to do with the heat; it was just coincidental. The relay failed from old age,” Panetta said at BPW’s July 23 meeting.
He said they have ordered new relays to fix the problem and prevent future outages.
Panetta said BPW is also working on a solution to an issue with the BPW call center. Customers reported that calls were disconnected when they tried to report the outages.
Catholic Byzantine Mass set July 27
The Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka, pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, will once again come to Lewes to celebrate the divine liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, the Catholic Byzantine rite Eucharistic liturgy, at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 31, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, off northbound Route 1 just past the Five Points intersection.
The Catholic Byzantine rite Eucharistic liturgy is enjoyed by many Catholics of Eastern European background and is specifically practiced by many at the Delaware beaches. All are welcome.
For more information, call 302-762-5511.
‘Oliver the Clownfish' children’s author to appear July 27
Children’s author Stephanie Guzman will sign copies of “The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish: A Bit of Grit,” from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach.
Guzman’s picture book series is designed to help children navigate everyday challenges, especially those faced at school. In “A Bit of Grit,” Oliver compares himself to others and struggles with self-doubt. But when the school talent show is announced, he must decide if he believes in himself enough to try. Through this heartwarming underwater adventure, young readers are encouraged to keep going even when things get tough.
UUSD to meet July 27
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 27, with “More and More and then More of It,” as the topic. The Rev. Heather Rion Starr said, “How do we decide where to put our energy at any given moment? What drives or calls us forward? What is, as poet James Crews calls it, the ‘evidence of our aliveness?’ And is any of it, are any of us, ever enough?” Learn more at uussd.org.
Estate-planning mistakes session set July 28
The Delaware Money School will offer a free Common Estate Planning Mistakes class from 5 to 6 p.m., Monday, July 28, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. Led by instructor Deirdre O’Shea McCartney, Esq., the class covers common estate-planning mistakes and how to avoid them. It will explore some common myths about estate planning and offer suggestions on how attendees can optimize their financial future and legacy for their own and their loved ones’ benefit. Having written, spoken and taught on the subject many times, McCartney breaks down a complex subject to understandable layman’s terms. Everyone should be aware of these mistakes and be able to consult with their attorney and financial advisor on a plan to correct them. To register, go to demoneyschool.org.
Israel UMC to begin VBS July 28
Israel United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School with the theme Road Trip: On the Go with God from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 28 to Friday, Aug. 1. Sessions will meet Monday to Thursday at Rabbit's Ferry Community Center, 19112 Robinsonville Road, Lewes. All youth will gather Friday for a closing ceremony, fellowship and picnic at the church parking lot, 20230 Plantation Road, Lewes. Attendees should bring chairs.
VBS meal, snack and drink donations are welcome for nightly sessions. Food and drink donations are welcome for the fellowship meal.
Registration is required. For more information, contact Raquel Farmer, minister, at 302-747-3826 or ladyr1969@gmail.com.
Lewes BPW, council joint meeting July 28
The Lewes Board of Public Works and Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold their quarterly joint meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, July 28, at the Rollins Center.
The agenda includes discussion of several issues including the BPW Wastewater Treatment Facility Long-Range Planning project.
See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net and lewesbpwde.gov.
Lewes to hold Fourth Street Preserve hearing July 28
Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing on the conservation easement for the Fourth Street Preserve at 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 28, at the Rollins Center.
The easement is a legal agreement that will protect the 30-acre parcel from development.
See the agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Henlopen Acres special commissioner meeting set July 29
Henlopen Acres commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, at town hall, 104 Tidewaters. The purpose is to fill the recently vacated commissioner seat of former Mayor Joni Reich, who stepped down July 16. The agenda calls for the nomination and appointment of an individual to fill the vacancy, and resident Lyndie Hertrich is listed as a possibility.
For more information, call town hall at 302-227-6411 or go to henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Halloween family fun set Oct. 25 in Georgetown
Tidemark Foundation will host Brews, Boos and Broomsticks, a family-friendly event, from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at Revelation Craft Brewing Company, 413 S. Bedford St., Georgetown. The fun includes a creepy crawl 5K and monster walk, vendor market, hayrides, petting zoo, face painting, costume contest, live music, food trucks and more. Activity wristbands support the foundation’s mission to help local families in need. For more information, go to tidemarkfcu.org/brews-boos-broomsticks.
