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Pokémon GO brings people to Riverwalk
BY TERRY ROGERS
On July 6, Nintendo released a game app that has
already become the most downloaded app in history.
Pokémon GO is a game based on the card game
popular in the 1990’s that allows players to “catch”
Pokémon, or “pocket monsters,” while walking
around. In addition, the game includes Pokéstops,
which are locations placed at certain locations like
businesses, historic monument and tourist attractions,
where players can obtain the Pokéballs needed to
catch the creatures as well as other items they can use
in the game. There are also Gyms placed in various
areas that allow players to let their Pokémon challenge
others in an effort to increase their power in the game.
There are many Pokéstops and Gyms in downtown
Milford. Many of the Augusta public art statues along
the Riverwalk are Pokéstops as is the Torbert statue
in front of the Milford Museum and the Riverwalk
Theater. Several downtown churches are Gyms as
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preps for season
well. This has increased
the number of people
exploring the Riverwalk,
some of them for the
first time. Since players
must be walking to play
the game, it has increased
the number of people
who are getting out and
enjoying the benefits of
walking for fitness as
well as allowing them to
explore areas they have
never visited before.
“The game has had
a huge benefit for me
and my family,” Crystal
Proetzel, Manager of
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MPD to host Night Out, Aug 2
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The Milford Police Department will host its
annual Community Night Out on Tuesday,
August 2 at 6pm in Bicentennial Park to
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the Milford Game Stop, said. “My two boys and I play.
I have two kid who are huge gamers and this is the
first game that has gotten them up off the sofa and
willing to go outside and explore. We plan our route
and then go hunting. It is a lot of fun.”
The game has many detractors, however. Some say
that the game is unsafe as players are walking around
looking at their phones and not paying attention to
their surroundings. There have been reports in other
areas of the country of people being injured when
they stepped in front of cars or climbed fences in
order to access a stop or catch a creature. Ms. Proetzel
says none of that is necessary.
“You never have to access private property,” Ms.
Proetzel said. “You have
a 50-foot radius around
you that appears in the
app as a purple circle.
That is a wide enough
radius for you to catch
anything that appears or
to access a stop. If the
stop or Pokémon is not
in that radius, just a few
steps towards it should
move it into the circle, but
if it is located somewhere
unsafe, just don’t try to
catch it or use the stop.”
Ms. Proetzel said that
there is also no need to
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look at your phone the
entire time you play. The
app notifies you when a
Pokémon is nearby with
a vibration or a tone,
depending on your phone
setting. She said that
you can plan your route
before you start walking
so you only have to look
at your phone when you
are close to a stop. She
said that many people
would not know she and
her sons are playing the
game as they carry their
phones in their hands as
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they normally do when
they are walking.
“Pokémon GO is a very social game,” Ms. Proetzel
said. “People are actually going out and walking
around. When they see people playing, they often stop
to talk to them about the game. I belong to several
closed Facebook groups. Sometimes a member will
place a lure which is something in the game that lures
Pokémon to a stop for 30 minutes. When someone
places one, they will post in the group that a lure has
been placed and we may go out and hangout with them
at the stop. We’ve made many new friends that way.”
Ms. Proetzel said that people need to use common
sense, however. She says that if she goes to a place
where a lure is supposed to be and there is only one
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person around, she does not stop.
Megan Marie says that she downloaded the app to
see what the hype was and after she caught her first
to Pokémon, she was hooked. She likes it because
it is interactive and that she had not encountered
anything negative since she began playing. She said
that she played the Gameboy version of the game and
Pokémon GO reminded her how much she enjoyed
playing it.
“I love to take walks, especially during my lunch break,
so I thought it might be a neat thing to do at the same
time,” Lezlie Eustis said. “While on vacation, I had
fun with the game and I like that there are Pokémon
stops at certain places. There are several downtown
which means people are going to discover things they
may not have before.” Ms. Eustis said that she does
not like that the game has to be on while playing and
the game will disconnect if your phone goes to sleep.
She said that the app can be a major battery killer. She
reset the timeout on her phone to 10 minutes in order
to keep the phone from shutting down.
Ms. Proetzel said that there is no need to be concerned
about the accesses the game requests. She said that it
will require access to your GPS and will ask for access
to your camera. Although you must allow the game
to access to your GPS in order to play, you do not
have to allow access to the camera as the game can
be played without it. The game only uses the camera
on your phone to make it appear as if the Pokémon
are really in the area. If you do not use the camera,
the background is simply the cartoon version of the
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area seen in other sections of the game. Ms. Proetzel
said that other apps, including Facebook, actually ask
for more permissions and collects more data than
Pokémon GO. In addition, she said that complaints
about the game using data are exaggerated as well.
She said that because she and her sons both play, she
monitors her data usage. She has found that the game
uses about the same data as the GPS on the phone.
“This is definitely benefitting businesses downtown,”
Ms. Proetzel said. “People are walking all over town,
stopping in at Dolce for a drink or getting lunch at
Arena’s or Georgia House. I have contacted the
company about placing a stop here as there are none
in the area. I would like to hold events here for people
playing the game, possibly bring in a food truck and
place lures so people will come out to play. I know
that one of the food trucks wants to do an event in
Bicentennial Park because the war memorial by FurBaby is a stop. He wants to place lures and hold an event
there to encourage more people to come downtown.”
Not all businesses are benefitting from the game,
however. Although there have been no issues in
Milford yet, a bar in Southern Maryland is complaining
of teens trying to access the bar even though they are
not 21. There have been homeowners who are dealing
with people accessing their private property because a
stop is located in or near their homes. Ms. Proetzel said
that, just as she requested a stop be added, a business
or individual can request that a stop be removed.
She said that the company is very quick to respond
to requests, although she does not know how long it
takes for a stop to be added or removed.
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heighten awareness of the Milford Police
Department’s services and crime prevention
efforts while continuing to build a strong
relationship with the Milford Community.
This marks the 22nd year that the Milford
Police Department will participate in the
national event, which has been going on
for over 30 years on the first Tuesday of
every August. The program aims to promote
neighborhood spirit and a police/community
partnership in fighting for a safer nation.
“The National Night Out event benefits
MPD and the community by bringing both
together in a fun filled evening. This is an
opportunity for the police officers and the
public to interact in a positive way,” said
Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown. “It
allows the public to meet their neighbors and
form a partnership with the police to reduce
crime. Constantly building this partnership
promotes input from the communities that
is vital to our crime solving abilities.”
Officer Robert Masten, a 14-year veteran
on the force, is leading the effort to make
this year’s Night Out a success once again.
Officer Masten is one of three School
Resource Officers as he coordinates with
Pfc Theresa Bloodswoth and Pfc Mikhail
Stanton to serve all six schools in the Milford
School District. School Resource Officers
aim to create a positive connection with
students while being a positive influence
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on the choices they make in and out of the
classroom. By creating a positive impact on
the lives of students, they hope to increase the
chances that students will have a continued
relationship with the police after graduation.
An evolving challenge that the School
Resource Officers, teachers and parents
continue to face at this level is the effect
that social media is having on the interaction
between students. Officer Masten states that
almost every situation now has something to
do with social media including cyberbullying.
Phone apps that ensure confidentiality of
users have also made it more difficult to trace
individuals that post unwarranted photos and
texts. School Resource Officers have had to
quickly learn new technology and an entirely
new lexicon to meet the online challenges.
Their approach includes utilizing students
that are proactive in keeping themselves and
other students safe.
Two years ago the Milford Police Department
launched a social media campaign, website
and mobile app and has since attracted
thousands of followers, almost 6,000 online
followers through Facebook alone. While the
use of online media has been successful for
the department, Officer Masten stresses that
Milford officers also want to make sure they
continue to make face-to-face connections
with the public a priority. He says that social
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media is helpful, but that nothing will replace
making contacts in person. In the past, the
annual Community Night Out has helped to
start a community conversation with families
and individuals on a positive, incident-free
basis.
“It allows the community to come out and
spend time with officers, as well as enjoy
great food and music,” said Office Masten.
“We hope the community knows we do our
best to provide quality services. We definitely
have a great group of officers that truly
cares about the work we do and the Milford
community. Our officers also have noticed
and appreciate the support we get on a daily
basis from the Milford community.”
Offering free music, food, drinks and
with emergency vehicles on display, the
Milford Police Department will share a fun
experience with members of the Milford
community. The event stressed the need for
police officers to interact with citizens on
an incident-free basis.
“It’s an effort for us to continue to build
a strong relationship with the Milford
Community and to heighten awareness
of our services,” said Officer Masten.
“The department has many friends in the
community and this night always allows us
to catch up with many of them as well as
make new ones.”
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DE State Fair celebrating 97 years
BY TERRY ROGERS
With a weekend full of entertainment and
excitement the Delaware State Fair opens its
gates on Thursday, July 21 and will run through
Saturday, July 30. The streets of the Harrington
Raceway & Casino will be filled with families this
weekend hoping to enjoy music, food, carnival
rides and the numerous sites the Delaware State
Fair offered.
The Delaware State Fair began around a coal
burning pot belly stove in the town of Harrington
in 1919. Local community members decided
that it was time to bring together a County Fair
for the rural communities in the area. The Kent
and Sussex County Fair made its debut in July
of 1920, right on schedule. Thirty acres, 33
directors, 1,200 shares, six departments, three
carnival rides, two types of racing and four days
made up the very first Fair. The Kent and Sussex
County Fair has since become what is known as
the Delaware State Fair. There are now over 70
board members, a full year-round staff and over
3,000 competitive exhibits as the numbers keep
growing. This year the Fair is “A Slice of Summer
Fun” as they hold the 97th Annual Fair.
Eating at the Fair for the first time can be
similar to eating on vacation in a foreign country.
The food looks vaguely familiar but there is also
something very different about it. Fried Oreos,
pickles and Twinkies can be found throughout
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the fair as a staple that is served after the main
course of turkey legs, corndogs and pizza. Size and
proportion of every meal can be best described
as “super-sized” and just about everything can
be found on a stick including bananas, slices of
cheesecake and fried dough balls.
Animals from horses, pigs, sheep, rams and
cows spend the week at the fair trying to stay
cool as their owners hope for the blue ribbon in
their category. The organizers of the Delaware
State Fair have made sure that the animals are
housed under roof with plenty of access to
food and water. Animals of all sizes and shapes
will be shown throughout the week. Any type
of produce that can be imagined is also judged
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including, peaches, pumpkins, seeds, sunflowers
and crabapples.
The Grandstand Concerts at the Fair are the
big attraction and this year features big names
like George Thorogood and The Destroyers,
Alabama, Rachael Platten, Little Big Town and
comedian Jef Dunham. The entertainment will
also include a monster truck meltdown, demolition
derby, harness racing and craft beer festival. The
festival rides and games offer entertainment for
all ages. While the small kids enjoy water slides
and balloon rides the older kids test their bravery
on free fall and anti-gravity rides. Between the
entertainment and food, the 2016 Delaware State
Fair is shaping up to be another fun year.
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Happiness Music Festival rocks Milford
BY BRYAN SHUPE
On Saturday, July 9, The Happiness Project
Music Festival was held at Avenue United
Methodist Church in Milford. A fundraiser for
providing support for mental health awareness,
the event brought together independent
musicians, local vendors and local non-profit
organizations to help put each one in the
spotlight.
As the day progressed, 32 performers from
seven different states on three different stages,
25 non-profit organizations and 13 vendors all
came together to make the first annual Happiness
Project Music Festival in Milford. Participants
made this festival the organization’s largest
festival they have carried out to date.
“Our goal is always to combine local music with
local non-profit groups and vendors to provide
community outreach,” said Jason Burlew, CoFounder/Co-Organizer of The Happiness
Project Music Festival. “My favorite part of the
day was just hearing everyone who attended or
participated in the event comment about how
great the scope of the event was, how everyone
felt included and part of the event, and how
happy they were with the turnout and the positive
vibes that we were promoting throughout the
day. We also had a lot of feedback about how
talented all the musicians were, which was great
since they all traveled from various distances to
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donate their time.”
The Happiness Project Music Festival
specifically supports mental health awareness,
but includes a lot of other non-profits that are
relatable to mental health. They were able to
provide one area for multiple non-profits to do
a lot of community outreach, and delivered a
fun, safe, community event that was enjoyed by
all.
“I hope everyone who attended either made a
connection with a non-profit organization that
they’d like to be part of or that can offer them
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support, or heard music from an artist that they
want to follow now,” said Burlew. “If we’ve just
made a few of those connections than we’ve
done our job and accomplished what we set
out to do. Just making people more aware of
some of these non-profit organizations helps
both people and the organization a lot. And for
musicians to be able to get their name out in a
new location or in front of a new crowd helps
them strengthen their fan base and continue
with their independent career.”
Among festival vendors was local Colby
Johnson, a thirteen-year-old Milford resident
that has quite an entrepreneurial spirit. Enjoying
wildlife photography from as early as second
grade, Colby was selling his photography at
the outdoor festival alongside his special recipe
for water ice. In addition to his grass cutting
business, Colby’s funds from the festival
were going towards a trip for him to enjoy an
expedition in Africa.
“I want to learn new things and see how
other people live,” said Colby when describing
his hopes for traveling to another continent.
“People have to make and catch their own food,
build their home and get their own water. I hope
to be able to go next year.”
Event organizers hope that this event and the
organization can get the topic of mental health
out to the public and make it less taboo. “So many
people are afraid to reach out for help because
they don’t think they can talk about it and they
don’t realize that there are a lot of other people
who are going through what they are going
through, or who have made it through what they
are going through, and can provide help,” said
Burlew. “We hope that anyone struggling with
a mental health illness or condition, or know
someone that is, is able to get information or
help from one of the non-profit organizations.”
The Happiness Project Music Festival in
Milford was the organization’s third full-day
music festival in a year and a half, and they are
looking at doing this just once a year from this
point on. Although organizers cannot guarantee
that it will be at Avenue United Methodist
Church again, they stated that they would love
for it to remain in Milford.
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Camp New Hope changes lives
BY BRYAN SHUPE
It was an emotional and uplifting week at the
26th annual Camp New Hope which took place
this year at Killens Pond and Delaware Hospice
in Milford, DE as part of the organization’s New
Hope community support group. The weeklong
summer camp brings together children and
teenagers, aged 6 through 17, that are coping with
the death of a close family member. It provides
them with a sense of healing through the process
of sharing their grief with peers in a supportive
environment. The camp is part of Delaware
Hospice’s year-round, nationally-recognized New
Hope program to help children deal with loss.
“Camp New Hope is a special place where
children who have experienced the death of
someone can come and learn that they are not the
only ones who have lost someone,” said Jennifer
Saienni, Delaware Hospice Public Relations
Specialist. “This normalizes the loss for the child
and provides much needed support. A time of
bonding occurs right away between the staff and
campers which creates a safe place for each child
to share their story with children their own age.”
Camp New Hope provides children an
opportunity to connect with peers who have
had similar experiences in an attempt to help
them share and understand their grief. The
children learn to cope with what they are going
through by means of discussion, various projects
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and interaction with counselors. They develop
appropriate coping skills and learn to grieve in a
positive way by funneling negative feelings into
positive action.
Throughout the week the campers learn to
process their loss through various activities such
as making a memory box in honor of their loved
ones and sharing mementos about their loved
ones with their new friends. The times of grief
processing is balanced with recreational activities
such as playing on the playground or water games.
These times help the campers realize that it is
healthy to think about their loved ones, feel sad
but also learn that it is alright to have fun again.
“The week of Camp New Hope opens up a
space between the camper and their family to
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talk about their loved one and truly begin the
process of healing together through their grief,”
said Camp New Hope Volunteer, Christine Allen.
“The first day they all were very quiet and shy. One
camper almost seemed like he did not want to be
at camp at all. Through out the week’s activities
they began to bond with one another and natural
support and compassion for one another started
taking place. By the final day of camp they broke
out of their shells and it was evident that they
were getting something out of the activities they
were participating in.”
The week of Camp New Hope culminates with
a Camp Memorial Service that is put on by the
campers. Each group comes up with a skit or
song, or some way that they want to celebrate their
loved ones and all family members are invited for
this sacred time of tears and joy. The memorial
service ends with the tree ceremony where each
child places an ornament on the memorial tree
and they and their families are invited back to
Delaware Hospice to visit their tree anytime.
Camp New Hope counselors, many of them
volunteers, know that their commitment to Camp
New Hope is shaping the future of local children
and their families. “What volunteering at Camp
New Hope demonstrates is that it is truly better
to give than to receive, and to be able to volunteer
time and effort to a truly noble cause is one of the
greatest things we can do to affect change in our
societies,” said Terrence Weston, Camp New Hope
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Volunteer and Delaware Hospice Staff member.
“Experiences like this heal universally. Not only
do they heal those who are suffering the most,
but they also have a way of healing those who
are supporting them. I believe that people need to
sacrifice for others in order to feel complete and
this event has helped me to realize that.”
Camp New Hope has impacted thousands
of individual’s lives. Not only do the campers
experience the benefits of Camp, but also the
hundreds of volunteers, staff members and guest
presenters who have served at camp over these
past 26 years have been privileged to witness
the transformation of the children and teens.
Numerous volunteers return each summer,
forgoing their vacation time to attend Camp. Many
of the volunteers are even past campers who have
returned and share their firsthand experiences.
“Many Camp New Hope volunteers come back
year after year and truly become a family. Each
summer when Camp New Hope rolls around,
not only are the volunteers excited for camp
and to meet all the new campers, but they relish
the opportunity to see their volunteer family
again,” said Robin Murphy, BS, CT, Camp New
Hope Director. “Without the Delaware Hospice
volunteer staff, and generous donations from
the community, Camp New Hope would not be
possible. I thank everyone who gave their time
and talents to make Camp New Hope 2016 a
wonderful experience for many grieving children.”
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Goodman succeeds as Sussex Co. Habitat president
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Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH)
Board of Directors President Scott Lanham stepped
down on June 30th having completed his second term
as a Director of the Georgetown-based affordable
home builder. Kathy Goodman of Ocean View,
Delaware succeeds Scott. Sussex Habitat directors are
limited to two consecutive terms of service allowing
for smooth transitions of leadership, cultivation of
new directors, and infusion of fresh ideas to guide the
organization.
Seeking to put God’s love into action, SCHFH
brings people together to build homes, communities
and hope. Habitat offers an affordable mortgage and
valuable guidance to families who demonstrate need,
ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Each adult
in the family volunteers hundreds of hours working
on their own home and the homes of others during
construction. Based in Georgetown, the Sussex
County Habitat affiliate has now constructed more
than 100 homes during its 25-year history with plans
to increase production through FY2018.
Executive Director Kevin Gilmore said it was a
privilege to work directly with Scott. “His solid, steady,
faithful, intentional, and compassionate leadership did
so much to advance Habitat’s ministry here in Sussex
County,” Kevin said. Scott was always proud of
that “hand-up, not a hand-out” mentality that drives
Habitat’s work. “I have experienced many instances
in my life where I needed a hand up to get past an
obstacle. Then someone would step in with that hand
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up and it made all the difference,” he said. “If I have
achieved any success in life it has been in part due to
the multiple times I’ve received a hand up over the
years.” Prior to serving as President, Scott served as
Vice President. He and his company, Accessible Home
Builders, also sponsored two Habitat homes and led
many others to support this ministry which he so
passionately promotes. Scott plans to continue to stay
involved with Habitat on the ReStore and Property
Acquisition Committees.
No stranger to the mission of Habitat, Kathy
Goodman began her new role as President of our
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Board of Directors on July 1. Kathy, a local real estate
agent with Re/Max by the Sea in Bethany Beach, has my role, I feel I will be one to ‘listen’ and then ‘engage’
served on the board for several years, most recently when needed.”
as Vice President. Her service with Habitat started
with a post-Hurricane Katrina trip to the Gulf Coast
followed by leading two consecutive Women Build
projects here in Sussex County. In 2009 Kathy was
awarded the Local and State level Good Neighbor
Award for her involvement with Sussex County
Habitat for Humanity. “I have served with Kathy for
several years and look forward to working with her in
this new role,” Kevin said.
Kathy looks forward to the journey ahead of her as
President. “As I have moved throughout the various
involvements with Habitat, I am very excited about
this new adventure in leadership. We have a very
strong Board compiled of many different individuals
with so much knowledge that I look forward to all of
their input when making decisions for our affiliate. In
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First State Manufacturing adds 25 jobs
STAFF REPORT
First State Manufacturing Inc., (FSM) is
growing again and is seeking to fill over 25
positions at all levels within the company.
As a growing northern Sussex county
manufacturing company, FSM is conveniently
located just off Route 1, close to downtown
Milford businesses, making it an easy and
attractive commute. FSM has experienced
continued 24% annual growth since 2012 and
anticipates that the trend will continue. Due
to several ongoing contracts with AMTRAK,
Washington Metro Transit Authority, Japanese
Defense Ministry, the Israeli government, Air
Mobility Command, Naval Air Command,
Defense Logistics Agency and its own
Turnova™ turnstile safety padding product,
production runs are steady and consistent.
“We anticipate that we will bring a minimum
of 25 new staff into the facility immediately
to match the growth we have experienced,”
said Sher Valenzuela, Vice President of First
State Manufacturing. “We are hiring a diverse
talent pool including sewers, technicians,
supervisors, managers and directors for
various positions.
FSM has always focused on developing our
team from within and we currently work with
very strong group of talented people. It is
time however, for us to seek a few more and
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we’re very excited about the direction in which
we are headed. In the coming months, as we
integrate the new staff, we will reevaluate and
plan to offer more specialized positions at
the management level. Our growth has been
strategically planned and we have held off
adding to our team until we understood the
scope of the work. The work is now here and
we are ready to hire.”
“Under (former CEO and President)
Mr. Hitchens leadership, FSM became
involved with the Greater Milford Chamber
of Commerce’s push for an Economic
Development Commission,” said CFO and
Executive Vice President John Gonzales.
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FIRST STATE MANUFACTURING from PAGE 14
“His strength as a strategic planner, was in
knowing and understanding that our growth
as a company, in addition to other growth
in the area; including the new BayHealth
Campus, the library and other initiatives
would impact the Greater Milford area for
decades. When that commission began our
leadership team felt that it was imperative that
the structure of this community be able to
support this growth. It was and still is part of
our corporate social responsibility program.
The fact that FSM is now in a ramp up phase
with new projects, partnerships and products
shows that downstate Delaware has growth in
the manufacturing sector. The last few years
have been just the beginning for FSM and we
are excited to continue to grow.”
First State Manufacturing is an award
winning company and is one of the most
successful manufacturers of its size in
the nation, manufacturing products which
include carpet refurbishment; mass transit
seating, V22 seats, plugs and covers; C130
seating solutions; C5 refurbishment; missile
and truck covers and pharmaceutical supplies.
First State Manufacturing has earned its
reputation for providing solutions that solve
the challenges its customer’s face, while
providing employment opportunities that
enhance the lives of its employees and their
families.
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Nature Center announces summer programs
STAFF REPORT
The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion
Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish
& Wildlife facility, will hold two Family Fish-nFun Days, as well as two other family-friendly
special programs later this month in and near
Slaughter Beach. The center is located at 2992
Lighthouse Road, east of Milford, DE 19963.
Family Fish-n-Fun Days – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, Aug. 5, all ages,
outdoor program, Slaughter Beach Pavilion,
359 Bay Avenue, Milford, DE 19963. Meeting
at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion located behind
the Slaughter Beach fire hall, participants will
learn about the saltwater ecosystem, how to
identify fish, fish anatomy, ethical fishing
skills, knot-tying, casting, baiting hooks and
surf fishing through hands-on activities with
nature center staff and volunteers. Fishing
gear and other materials will be provided.
Participants should pack lunch, snacks and
beverages (no glass containers), sunscreen and
insect repellant, and wear outdoor clothing,
including beach-appropriate shoes and a hat.
Dip Netting Adventures and Nature Walk
– 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, ages 5 and
older, indoor/outdoor program, DuPont
Nature Center. Participants will explore the
center’s live animals and exhibits before
heading outside to learn more about the
importance of the salt marsh ecosystem.
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Working in teams at the Cedar Creek bridge
and boat ramp, participants will use a dip
net and a bucket to catch and identify live
aquatic species that live in the Delaware
estuary. During the walk to the boat ramp,
participants will use binoculars to spot and
identify wildlife, as well as pick up trash along
the road to help keep wildlife from being
harmed by it. Sunscreen, bug spray, walking
shoes and hats are suggested.
Fishy Fashions – 1-3 p.m. Friday, July 29, all
ages, indoor program, DuPont Nature Center.
Participants will view the center’s live fish
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and learn about the parts of a fish – scales,
fins, tail, eyes, etc. – and then learn how to
use Gyotaku fish printing to create a “fish
print” on a bandana. Participants are also
encouraged to bring a t-shirt for fish printing.
Admission to the programs is free, but space
is limited, so please preregister by calling the
center at 302-422-1329 or emailing lynne.
[email protected].
A Delaware recreational fishing license is
required for Fish-n-Fun participants age 16
and older; a fishing license is not required
for those younger than 16 and for Delaware
residents age 65 and older. Delaware fishing
licenses are sold online, at the licensing desk
in DNREC’s Richardson & Robbins Building,
89 Kings Highway, Dover, and by license
agents statewide. To find a participating agent
or to purchase a license online, visit Delaware
Licenses. For additional information on
Delaware fishing licenses, call 302-739-9918,
or click on 2016 Delaware Fishing Guide.
The guide also is available in printed form
at DNREC’s Dover licensing desk and from
license agents throughout the state.
Both resident and non-resident anglers age
16 and older are required to obtain a Delaware
Fisherman Information Network (F.I.N.)
number. The free number is included as part of
a Delaware fishing license purchase. Licenseexempt anglers, including Delaware residents
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65 and older, may visit www.delaware-fin.com
or call 800-432-9228 toll-free to obtain their
free F.I.N. number.
Perched on the edge of Mispillion Harbor at
the intersection of the mouths of the Mispillion
River and Cedar Creek, the Division of Fish
& Wildlife’s DuPont Nature Center regularly
offers a variety of interactive exhibits, school
tours and educational programs. Spring and
summer hours from May 1 through Aug. 31
are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
September hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays. The center will
close for the season at the end of the day
Friday, Sept. 30, reopening in April 2017.
Admission is free and open to the public.
The DuPont Nature Center is a focal point
of the Delaware Bayshore, and is part of
DNREC’s Delaware Bayshore Initiative, a
landscape approach to restore and protect
fish and wildlife habitat, increase volunteer
participation
in
habitat
stewardship
projects, enhance low-impact outdoor
recreation and ecotourism opportunities,
and promote associated environmentally
compatible economic development. For more
information, click Delaware Bayshore. For
more information about the DuPont Nature
Center and its programs, families are asked
to call 302-422-1329, or visit DuPont Nature
Center.
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Second Street Players presents Drop Dead
STAFF REPORT
Second Street Players presents Drop Dead!
by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Millmore on
July 22-24 and 29-31. Fridays and Saturdays
curtain is at 8pm and Sundays are at 3pm. All
performances will be held at the Riverfront
Theater 2 S. Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware,
19963. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased
at brownpapertickets.com or by calling the
box office at (800) 838-3006.
A cast of has-been actors plan to revive
their careers in “Drop Dead!,” a potboiler
murder mystery directed by “Wonder Child
of the Broadway Stage” Victor Le Pewe (a
psychotic eye twitching megalomaniac). At
the dress rehearsal the set falls, props break,
and the producer and an actor are murdered.
During the opening night performance, the
murders continue. The remaining thespians
must save the show and their careers, solve
the mystery and stay alive for curtain calls!
Director Steve Twilley has assembled a
talented cast to bring this outrageously
funny show to the Riverfront Theater stage.
You will be laughing out loud from start to
finish so don’t miss this great show. July 22,
23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. Friday’s and Saturday’s
curtain is at 8pm and Sunday’s are at 3pm. All
performances will be held at the Riverfront
Theater 2 S. Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware,
19963. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased
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at brownpapertickets.com or by calling the
box office at (800) 838-3006 . For more
information on this show and everything
else happening at the Riverfront Theater
visit our website at secondstreetplayers.com
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Summer Fun Club promotes active lives
STAFF REPORT
The Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club Summer
Fun Club is in full swing as the annual program
engages local youth both mentally and physically
while students are on break from school until August.
Offering members an entertaining summer experience
with their peers that is rooted in enrichment and
educational activities, the Summer Fun Club is led by
professional summer counselors and staff members
across the state of Delaware.
A typical day at camp begins with open play and
athletic activities while teaching kids health and life
skills. Children then move to educational groups as
they visit the computer labs and the literacy circle.
They also develop social and artistic skills by engaging
with other kids during youth development activities
and arts and creativity time. This year, the Club has
a strong focus on reading as it has continued to
challenge kids with classroom activities even after the
final school bell rang in June.
Going into seventh grade at Milford Central
Academy this year, Reyonna Osbourne is enjoying
her third year at Summer Fun Club. She admits that
if it were not for this program she would be at home
sleeping and not being very active. “[The counselors]
make being active and exercising fun,” said Osborne.
“We play dodgeball and kickball and I get the chance
to meet new friends.”
Boys & Girls Childcare Director Derek Savage
facilitates programing for the Summer Fun Club.
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Starting out as a volunteer for the organization during
past summers, Savage enjoys not only spending time
with the kids but the energy they bring everyday. “There
are so many kids and they bring so much energy. There
is a multitude of activities and there are so many kids
with the potential to be great,” said Savage. “It is hard
to have a bad day here.”
During their time at the Club, Savage teaches kids
accountability, teamwork and to have fun. “I teach
them that regardless of the situation they come from,
the need to understand that thier own actions will drive
their future,” said Savage. “I also help them understand
that they can forget the small, negatives things going
on in their life and just be kids and have fun.”
As of July 1, the Greater Milford Boys & Girls
Club has registered over 165 school-aged children
and 25 pre-school children. A good challenge to have,
Director of the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club
Tod VanEyken states that it has been exciting to see
so many kids take full advantage of the mental and
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physical activities that the Milford Club has to offer.
Celebrating seventh years in their new location this
past January, the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club
includes a full-size gymnasium and the Richard Y.
Johnson Aquatic Center, which is home to the Milford
High School Buccaneers Swim Team, the Club’s own
Milford Marlins Swim Team and is the only Boys &
Girls Club in Delaware to offer swimming scholarships
through the Michael Phelps Foundation.
“It is rewarding to teach the kids how to swim. You
know you are saving a life,” said Aquatics Director
Sarah Ziccarelli Smith. “Water is a great equalizer and
levels the playing field. They have to put a lot of trust
into you to help them learn how to swim.”
In addition to computer labs, art and activity rooms
inside the Club, children enjoy the benefits of being
located directly next to the Can-Do Playground, a
playground that hosts children of all abilities, and the
Tony Silicato Park, a City-maintained park that hosts
several soccer fields and a frisbee golf course. The 2016
Summer Fun Club at the Greater Milford Boys & Girls
Club is currently underway until late August, Monday
through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. There are
three age-based programs at the Club; Preschool
ages 3-4, Summer Fun Club ages 5-12 and Teen
Program ages 13-16. The weekly rate for the program
is $117 per child. Sibling discounts are available and
scholarships are available upon application approval.
The Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club is located at
101 DE Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE and can reached
at 302-422-4453 or online at www.bgclubs.org.
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Horticulture in July
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BY WENDY AYCOTH
Before
I
launch into the
horticulture,
I
want to impart a
little information
about
ticks!
That loathsome
little
arachnid
is defined more
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by the disease it
imparts than by its own characteristics. In
the mid 70’s it was discovered that they are
the vectors, or primary transmitters for Lyme
Disease, quite possibly the only transmitters.
Lyme Disease is the fastest-growing vectorborne disease in the United States, and more
than 14,000 cases are reported annually. As
many as nine out of ten cases go unreported
because symptoms closely resemble the flu
and usually go away without treatment. Deer
ticks live about two years and go through
four life phases: egg, larva, nymph and
adult. They feed exclusively on animal blood
and eat only three times during their lives:
once to molt from larva to nymph; once
from nymph to adult; and once as adults
to lay eggs. They can contract the bacteria
that causes Lyme Disease from an infected
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host at any of these feedings, but transmit it
only during the second or third. They must
remain attached for at least 24hours for the
bacteria to transmit.
There are over 850 tick species, about 200
in the United States, about 100 of which are
capable of transmitting diseases. The deer
tick is very tiny, so be sure to check yourself
for ticks. Ask someone else to check your hair
and back, crooks in elbows and knees etc. Be
sure to check your arms and legs thoroughly.
If you find an attached tick, use fine-tipped
tweezers and firmly grasp the tick close to
the skin. Clean the bite area with soap and
water or rubbing alcohol.
Another nuisance at this time of year is
Poison Ivy. If you should brush against
Poison Ivy, scrub your affected body part as
soon as possible with a good soap and rinse
well, and you shouldn’t have any after effects.
If that is not possible, head to the nearest
pharmacy and purchase RightGuard roll-on
deodorant , and roll it on the affected area.
This should do the trick of neutralizing the
Poison Ivy poison. If none of this works then you are on your own!
Now we are well into July, everything is
blooming and the garden is very colourful.
Already I have perennials that need to be
cut back, as they are now done for the year.
We may squeeze another bloom out of these
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plants, some will rebloom if you cut them
back as soon as they have flowered the first
time.
Check your shrubs, trees and roses for
spider mites. Also the azaleas and treat
accordingly. You probably have Japanese
beetles on roses and other blooming plants
like dahlias. Take a jar of soapy water and
handpick the beetles off the plants and drop
into the water.
Scale appears. At this time too, so check
your euonymous especially, and spray well.
Make sure to wet the leaves top and bottom,
the branches and the trunk. Rake any fallen
leaves from beneath the bush, and put in the
trash.
If you grow evergreens such as Leylandii
Cypress, look closely for signs of bag worms.
These will hang off the branches near to the
end of the branch, and can be hard to spot.
This is because the bug bites off pieces of
the host bush to make his little bag, so it
blends in well with his surroundings. If you
find them pull them off and destroy, don’t
compost anything that has bugs on it.
If we don’t get a good rain, be sure to
water any new shrubs and trees. Give them a
good soaking once a week, either in the early
morning or early evening. This will allow any
water on leaves to evaporate before either
the sun hits them or it gets dark. Check your
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tubs and containers every day for water
needs. Add some bloom booster fertilizer
about ten days apart for continuous bloom.
Give your vegetables a good inch of water
a week. Water early to avoid burnt leaves,
especially on tomatoes and squash. Avoid
wetting the leaves if possible.
If your petunias are getting long and
straggly, pinch them back, so they will fill out
in the pot once again. Cut your bearded iris
leaves in half and if the clumps are getting
really large it may be time to divide them.
Lift the rhizomes carefully and check for
borers. Any affected areas need to be cut off
and discarded. Dust with sulphur powder to
discourage borers in the future and carefully
cut the rhizomes at the joints and replant in
small groups. Make a little mound of soil,
stand the rhizome on the mound with the
roots running down the side of the mound.
Gently cover the roots with soil and press
down. The top of the rhizome should be
showing. If iris are planted too deeply they
will not bloom. Any plants you no longer
need or divide, plant into pots and keep
watered. Next year you can then swap plants
with friends, or donate them for a plant sale.
Now the Weigeila has finished blooming,
cut out all the branches that had blooms. This
will ensure new growth and the bush full of
blossoms next year. Begin a brush pile with
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the branches, the birds will love it for shelter
in the winter and they can be chipped for the
compost in the spring. Collect the seeds from
the Aquilegia (Columbine,) mix them up for
colour differentia and throw them out in the
flowerbeds. They will form a plant this year
and bloom next Spring. At this time plant
other biennials such as foxglove, canterbury
bells, and money plant (Lunaria/honesty)
Turn the compost pile, place a large carpet
tube with drilled holes into the centre and
build up the compost around it. This will
enable air and water to reach the centre of the
pile as it grows. If it seems really dry when
turning, water it to speed decomposition.
All during the month, continue to cut the
herbs you wish to dry, plus any other flowers
to use in fall/winter decorations. Keep
deadheading the annuals to have continuous
colour. Peonies, daylilies and iris should be
planted in the fall, so be sure to place orders
now. Also order any bulbs that have to be
planted in the fall. Collect vegetables on a
regular basis, the more you pick the more
they grow! Fertilise the vegetable garden
with 10-10-10, 16ozs per each 100 sq. ft.
Loosen the soil around the plants to allow
rain to penetrate easily.
Buy some local peaches, find a comfy chair
and indulge. ‘Til next time...
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Project SEARCH graduates 10 students
STAFF REPORT
Ten students recently graduated from the
Project SEARCH program hosted at Bayhealth.
This is the second year Bayhealth has hosted
the high school transitional program.
Project SEARCH was created in the 1990s
as a high school transition program for young
adults, ages 18-21 with moderate to severe
disabilities. Participation in Project SEARCH
provides students with the opportunity to gain
transferable, marketable skills with the goal of
securing competitive employment within the
community.
The program is a collaborative effort among
many organizations including Bayhealth, Capital
School District, Kent County Community
School, Delaware Department of Education
and Department of Labor, and Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation.
This year’s interns completed work assignments
within 15 different departments throughout the
hospital. Some of the new work assignments
this year included the Early Mobility Program,
which allowed interns hands-on experience
helping patients get up and moving during
a hospital stay. Two interns also worked with
Childcare for the first time this year.
Dazmir James was this year’s “Intern of the
Year,” after working two rotations in Childcare
and completing necessary certifications at the
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same time. James has secured employment
in the community using his experience and
certifications.
“We can’t thank our mentors enough for
showing us the way here at Bayhealth,” said
James. “We did this together.”
Lisa Enright is the instructor in the Project
SEARCH program. Enright says the program
wouldn’t be possible without the support of
the community and the hospital.
“From the hospital to the city to the state to all
of the local businesses, this is a group effort,”
said Enright. “This collaboration gives us the
best chance of success for these interns to
become employees throughout the community.”
The next Project SEARCH class will begin their
classroom work and internship preparations
this summer.
AND iNtroDuciNg:
Sunday Night
Baseball
Mike & Mike •
Dan Le Batard
& Stugotz •
Russillo
& Kanell •
Bomani Jones
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Runway of Hope benefits Cancer Survivorship Program
STAFF REPORT
At Bayhealth, providers and staff do more than
treat a patient’s cancer; they give hope, support
and encouragement to cancer survivors long
after treatment is complete. The annual Runway
of Hope fundraiser supports the Bayhealth
Cancer Survivorship Program in its mission to
help cancer survivors enjoy full and productive
lives following treatment.
The sixth annual Runway of Hope event will
be held Friday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
at Baywood Greens in Long Neck, Delaware. In
previous years, the event was successfully held
at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club; however,
as the Runway of Hope fundraiser continues
to grow, a venue change was necessary to
accommodate increases in event attendance
and participation.
“Each year, proceeds from Runway of
Hope provide comprehensive, individualized
care and support to more than 150 cancer
survivors”, said JoEllen Workman, RN, MSN/
MHSA, manager of the Bayhealth Cancer
Institute. Such services include consultations
with cancer nurse navigators, professionals
who work in collaboration with oncologists
to meet the unique needs of cancer survivors.
“The Bayhealth Cancer Institute’s Survivorship
Program continues to grow, year after year, with
the support of the Runway of Hope fundraiser.”
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“The commitment and generosity from
the community for this annual event is
overwhelming,” said John Shevock, FACHE,
FACMPE, senior director of operations,
Oncology Service Line and executive director
of the Bayhealth Cancer Institute. In 2015,
the Runway of Hope event raised more than
$60,000 for the Bayhealth Cancer Survivorship
Program. “Proceeds from the event directly
fund ongoing support services for individuals
who are transitioning from the role of cancer
patient to one of cancer survivor.”
The Runway of Hope event features Bayhealth’s
own “models” – physicians, executives and their
families – as well as professional models from
the Reinhart Agency of Philadelphia. Fashion
show participants model attire from local
boutiques, while the silent auction prominently
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Lions continue busy summer
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BY LION NANCY CZERWINSKI
Four $1000 Scholarships were awarded to
members of Milford High School Class of 2016 by
the Milford Lions Club. They and their parents were
invited to dinner with the Milford Lions Club to
celebrate. Maura West – Randy Harp Scholarship;
Sean Hinton – Leo Scholarship (renewable); Leigh
Ann Rossetti – Willis Scholarship (renewable); and
Molly Fulton (not pictured) - Lions Scholarship.
In total the Milford Lions Club gave $10,000 in
scholarships to graduates of Milford High School
in 2016. We offer our congratulations and wish
much success to these outstanding students.
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A successful Bar-B-Que was held June 20 at the
Milford Veterans facility for about 80 residents
and 20 staff. The Milford Lions Veterans
Committee provided the meal & the facility
provided condiments, cooking equipment and
entertainment. Lions Joe Palermo, Tom Reiss,
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Chuck Yaiser, Don McDonough, Vernon Walch,
Dick Vican, Bill Brereton, Ken Berry, Howard
Sipple, Sonny Meck, Nadja McKay, Steve Swadley,
Laurel Pastor & Bob Voshell were ably assisted
by Carole Palermo, Maureen Reiss, Stephanie
McDonough and Mayor Bryan Shupe.
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features items and services from local and
regional businesses.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person.
Included in the ticket price are hors d’oeuvres,
a plated lunch, admission to the fashion show
and silent auction, and a gift bag. The deadline
to register is Wednesday, July 13. For the third
year in a row, Runway of Hope will feature the
digital silent auction bidding tool, Bid Pal, which
allows bidders to begin bidding on silent auction
items in advance of the event. Individuals can
register today at bayhealthfoundation.org or
call 302-744-7015 for more information.
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Historic house renovation grant available
BY PATTI PERSIA
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Inc. (DMI), the Milford HistoricÆ·Preservation
Group is soliciting applications for historic
building renovation assistance. The mission
is to enhance, protect, bring Æ· recognitionÆ·
to and educate people about theÆþ wealth
of historic buildings located in Milford,
Delaware. Funds are committed to improve
DMI Boundaries &
the façade, porch or other outsideProject
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a historic building in Milford. To be eligible
to apply, you must be a full­time Milford
resident for at least the last three years. The
house should be your primary residence. If
you are applying on behalf of your business,
your business must be open to the public and
located in Milford. Preference points will be
given to properties in the Milford Historic
District and/or the DMI District (map to
right).
According to the State Historic Planning
Office, a building is deemed historic if it
is 50 years old or older. Additional points,
however, will be awarded for buildings that
are 100 years old or older. The committee will
review the applications and three finalists
will be interviewed before one is selected.
The selection will occur in Fall 2016 and
the work will be completed in a timeframe
commensurate with the type of work to
be performed. DMI and the awardee will
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sign a contract that outlines the rights and
responsibilities of each party. Deadline to
apply: completed applications must be hand­
delivered to the DMI office (located at 207
South Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware) or
postmarked by August 15, 2016. Please visit
www.downtownmilford.org for applications,
or email Patti Persia at theclothspring@
gmail.com for an application. Applications
can also be picked up at the DMI office.
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Chief recognized citizens, officers at Council
STAFF REPORT
On July 11, 2016, Chief Kennth Brown
reconized two Citizens and three Milford
Police Officers for Conduct Above and
Beyond their duties.
On June 20, 2016, Robert Bell assisted
with the apprehension of a suspect after the
armed robbery of Market International store
on S. Walnut St. Mr. Bell heard the screams
from the victim and ran towards the store.
His assistance directly resulted in the officers
apprehending the suspect a short time after
the incident.
On July 1, 2016, Brandt Craft called the
Milford Police Departmnet to report the
burglary of the Chicken-Man store on S.E.
Front St. Mr. Craft was driving on S.E. Front
St when he observed a suspect break the
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glass and enter the store. That suspect, who
was carrying a pry bar, two duffle bags and a
front loaded backpack, was apprehended by
Pfc. Kosiorowski, Pfc Dodd and Cpl Wyatt
in the back storeroom.
County Bank hiring in Milford
STAFF REPORT
County Bank has a part-time opportunity at
the Milford Branch. Previous branch banking
experience preferred; excellent customer service
and cash handling experience required. Please
send resume to Director of Human Resources,
Sheila Cisco at [email protected].
County Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer
of women, minorities, protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities.
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Sports
Hovington prepping for final season
BY KEVIN EICKMAN
Fans that have had the opportunity
to attend a Milford football game or a
wrestling match over the last few seasons,
have had the opportunity to watch
Dominyc Hovington perform. Perform is
exactly what he does too; no matter the
sport, no matter the occasion. A bruiser
at linebacker, Hovington also has the
ability to carry the ball on offense as well,
providing Milford with versatility in the
running game. In addition to football,
Hovington excels on the mat, as he earned
the Henlopen Conference title at 220
pounds last year, along with being a key
member of the Buccaneer squad which
won their third consecutive D-II title.
While his skill is obvious on the field
and on the mat, Hovington carries that
level of commitment in the weight room
and practice field as well. “He is such a
hard worker, I can’t begin to describe the
effort he puts in, his motor never stops,”
Milford football coach Shaun Strickland
stated. “Sometimes we just have to get
him out of there for his own good, just to
make sure he takes a break now and then.”
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That “motor” Strickland referred to is
evident in every snap Hovington takes
on the football field. Whether he is on
offense or defense, he seems to find a way
to make plays. “Whatever I am needed to
do, I do. It’s not about yards or tackles, it’s
just about winning,” said Hovington.
The next step in Hovington’s football
development is on the chalk board, where
he has been learning the finer points of
the game. “Everything has been becoming
clearer to him as time has gone by. He is
putting in the work at film study and really
beginning to excel at the mental side of
the game as well,” Strickland commented.
“With each passing day, he is becoming
more of a student of the game.”
Hovington may not be the most vocal
of players on the field, but Strickland
believes this trait actually lends itself to
leadership in this case. “He just lines up
and gets it done all game long, there is no
quit. While he may not say much, when
he does speak he has everyone’s attention
because they understand that he knows
what he is saying.”
Looking forward to the upcoming season,
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Hovington is hoping that Milford will take
the next step after the Buccaneers posted
a 6-4 record last year. “You could see it,
we were getting better each and every time
we took the field. We may not have gotten
all the wins we wanted, but we got better,”
Hovington said. “This year it’s time to
take the next step, we need to continue to
improve and get to where we want to be.”
Hovington does well academically in
the classroom as his favorite subject
is math and his best subject is reading.
Following high school, Hovington plans
on attending college with an eye towards
fitness management or coaching.
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This Week Around Town
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Summer
Camp:
Things With Wings
(6-8 yrs old) 9:00 am
- 3:00 pm @ Abbott’s
Mill Nature Center
Kids’ Mini-Camp II
10:00 am - 3:00 pm @
Mispillion Art League
Summer
Yoga
5:30 pm @ Milford
Massage, Wellness
and Yoga
BINGO 6:45 pm @
BPOE
Summer
Camp:
Things With Wings
(6-8 yrs old) 9:00 am
- 3:00 pm @ Abbott’s
Mill Nature Center
Kids’ Mini-Camp II
10:00 am - 3:00 pm @
Mispillion Art League
CopyCat
Paint
Night 6:00 pm @
A'Latte Soul
Music in the Park
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm @
Milford Public Library
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
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97th Annual Delaware State Fair - Harrington Fair Grounds
Summer
Camp:
Things With Wings
(6-8 yrs old) 9:00 am
- 3:00 pm @ Abbott’s
Mill Nature Center
Getting in touch
with your painting
skills 1:00 pm - 4:00
pm @ Mispillion Art
League
3rd Thursday Downtown
Open
Late 5:00 pm - 8:00
pm
Best of Delaware
Party 5:00 pm - 9:00
pm @ Dover Downs
Hotel & Casino
Summer
Yoga
5:30 pm @ Milford
Massage, Wellness
and Yoga
Summer
Camp:
Things With Wings
(6-8 yrs old) 9:00 am
- 3:00 pm @ Abbott’s
Mill Nature Center
American Legion
Cruise In 5:00 pm 8:30 pm @ American
Legion CKRT Post 7
Mispillion Fitness
Doggie Dash 5k & 1
Mile Dog Walk 8:00
am @ Mispillion River
Brewing
Riverwalk Farmers
Market 9:00 am 1:00 pm @ Downtown
Milford
Mixed Media on
Canvas 10:00 am 3:00 pm @ Mispillion
Art League
Cruisin' on the St.
Jones with Abbott's
Mill Nature Center
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
@ Delaware National
Estuarine Research
Reserve (DNERR)
Planning a
community
event?
Kids’ Mini-Camp III
10:00 am - 3:00 pm @
Mispillion Art League
City
Council
Meeting 7:00 pm @
City Hall
MSD School Board
Meeting 7:00 pm @
Milford Middle School
Be sure to add
it to the Milford
LIVE community
calendar!
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