School Board Rescinds Campus Name Decision
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School Board Rescinds Campus Name Decision
The Milford Review powered by: November 19, 2013 The News Of The Week for Greater Milford, Delaware CARPERS VISIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Board of Directors Martha Carper and U.S. Senator Tom Carper visited Milford for The Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club’s ‘An Evening of Cocktails and Conversation’ held on Friday, November 15 to kickoff their 2014 Annual Fund Campaign. Story and photos begin on page 7. School Board Rescinds Campus Name Decision Milford Brewery Opens Doors To Public By Terry Rogers By Bryan Shupe On Tuesday, November 12, the Milford Board of Education voted unanimously to rescind a decision made on October 28, 2013 to add the name “Justice Randy J. Holland Campus” to Milford High School. Before the vote, Superintendent Phyllis Kohel read a short statement regarding the initial decision. Mispillion River Brewing (MRB) officially opened their doors, at 255 Mullet Road, on Friday, November 15, serving between 300 and 400 individuals from their ribbon cutting ceremony held at 3pm to their first closing time at 9pm. Partners of Mispillion Don and Marti Brooks, Scott and Tammy Perlot and Eric and Megan Williams are excited to see the future of Milford’s first brewery. “The agenda for the October 28 meeting should have offered more detail and should have noted a proposed action so that the public was aware in advance of the discussion,” Dr. Kohel read. “There was no intention to change the name of the school, only the name of the ground the school sits on. The district would bear no More on page 2 Mispillion River Brewing was born from the love of craft brewing, art in its More on page 4 Do You Enjoy Our Digital Newspaper? Click Here To Get Your Free Subscription! MSD DECISION REVERSED from page 1 cost for this change. There was an obvious miscommunication with some media outlets, and in the future, when decisions like this are made, an official press release will be forthcoming from my office. We apologize to anyone who was offended by this decision.” The vote to rescind the decision was unanimous. After the vote, the board opened up the meeting for public comment. Representative Harvey Kenton, who, along with Tom Draper, presented the request to the school board on October 28, thanked the members of the community for getting involved, and agreed with Dr. Kohel that policies and procedures failed, but that he had been assured that those problems had been addressed. Representative Kenton insisted that there was never an intention to change the name of Milford Senior High School. “I do not Twitter, I don’t use Facebook, and I do not blog,” Representative Kenton said. “But if I did any of those things, I, too, would have signed petitions against this decision if I thought the name of the school was going to be changed. It was never said that the name of Milford High School was to be changed, by Dr. Kohel, by Mr. Draper or by myself. This is an example of inaccurate journalism and the entire situation was blown out of proportion. The discussion brought to the school board was to honor a man who is one of the most prominent Milford High School graduates, a man who came from a blue collar family and has brought honor to the city of Milford, to Delaware and to the judicial system.” Representative Kenton continued that his intent when he came before the board was not to request a name change for the school, but to add Justice Holland’s name to the campus. Representative Kenton named many Milford alumni who have done great things for the city, the state and the country who were also worthy of recognition by the board, and suggested that a policy be instituted that would recognize all prominent Milfordians. Tom Draper, owner of Draper Communications, whose holdings include WBOC-TV and Fox-21, and who presented the request to the board along with Representative Kenton spoke second. “The Milford High School name is sacred and that was never our intent,” said Draper. “Milford is one of only a few schools in Sussex County who did not consolidate with other towns, and we want to keep that historic name. What is important is the process, and the input of the public when these decisions are made. Randy Holland is a good guy, but there are plenty of other good guys out there.” Members of the public expressed their concern about the decision as well. “I learned about this from my mother who read it on Facebook,” said Juliette Keesic, a sophomore at Milford High School. “We stand for Milford High School both academically and athletically, and I feel that students should have a right to vote on any change to the school, whether it is the name of the campus, the fields or the school itself.” Patricia Marney, who was instrumental in starting a petition requiring the school board to revisit the decision, added that there was precedence set in 2009 when the board denied a request denying renaming a field at the school. In 2009, a petition circulated in Milford to rename the Milford High School Field Hockey Field in memory of Kelly Tyrrell Gill, a teacher and coach who died of breast cancer that same year. The petition was presented to the board in September 2009, not long after Ms. Gill died, and the decision was tabled. In November 2009, the board voted against renaming the field hockey field after Ms. Gill, despite the petition with 570 signatures requesting the change, instead choosing to rename the Night of the Arts the “Mrs. Kelly Tyrrell Gill Night of the Arts.” “There have been other circumstances where the board came to the public and asked us to share our opinion,” said Ms. Marney. “One example is the name of Mispillion Elementary, a name that the public voted on. “Ms. Marney said that the request for the public to choose the name of a new elementary school, combined with the decision not to name the field hockey field after a beloved teacher and coach, sets a precedent for these types of things. She continued, “Mr. Holland seems to be a wonderful man, but there are other ways to honor him, such as dedicating a hallway, creating a Wall of Fame or even the dedication of the library.” Paul Faulkner, a former school board member, had suggested earlier that the Milford High School Library be renamed after Justice Holland. “I know Mr. Holland and he is an upstanding man,” Mr. Faulkner said. “However, Justice Holland is still a sitting member of the judiciary, and naming the campus after him could send the message that the district is attempting to draw favor with the judiciary in any future lawsuits that may arise. That being said, considering the level Justice Holland has risen to, I would imagine he spent significant time in the library, and I could understand renaming the library in his honor. We need to remember that there have been many great students in the past, and there will be many in the future.” After public comment ended, Marvin Schelhouse, Board of Education President, stated that “no further action would be taken to name schools, grounds or facilities until a policy has been established through a public committee process.” The Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the motion. “Surrounding students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life” Do you have students in grades 6-12? Please sign up now for Communities In Schools and Milford School District After School Progam this Fall. Academic Tutoring & Homework Help College and Career Readiness Community Service - Art - Karate Zumba - Mentoring - Family Events For More Information Contact: Site Director Jenny Bostic - [email protected] After School Program Director Keenon Mann - [email protected] MISPILLION RIVER BREWING from page 1 purest form and MRB desires to continue this art form by brewing the finest craft beer. In 2011, Co-Founder, Eric Williams, told his wife and Co-Founder, “Megan, I am going to open a craft brewery in Milford!” After 2 years of planning, brewing, tasting, traveling the country and assembling a team of partners, the business is now open, serving the entry level craft drinker, beer connoisseur, craft beer drinker and craft brewery enthusiast. “Leading up to the opening, it was overwhelming, it was emotional to have so many people turn out and support us,” commented Eric Williams. “We saw a lot of new faces and many people who have supported us from the beginning. It is nice to have the support from not only beer enthusiasts but the City of Milford and people in the community.” On tap for the opening was a spectrum of craft beer including Pale Wheat, Scottish Gruit, Saison, Brown Ale, Stout, Sweet Potato Pie Ale, IPS and Double IPA. One MRB draft beer specifically has already been a favorite among Mispillion River fans. The Greenway IPA, served by the pint, is marked by very high hopping rate and use of water with high mineral content resulting in a crisp, dry beer. Golden in color, this beer has a huge hop flavor and bitterness, utilizing Cascade, Nugget and Columbus hops. Brewmaster Jared Barnes is excited to challenge himself in search of new, unusual brews that will make MRB distinct in the local craft beer market. The brewery plans to serve several beers that will stay on tap throughout the year while creating new brews every few week. “It is nice to have people in here to enjoy our brews. For the opening I wanted to showcase variations of styles I have not really played with before,” commented Barnes. “We will have our go to beers but also will be featuring new brews every several weeks. The next round of beers are going to be sort of off-the-wall.” Continued on next page Preschool and Before/After School Childcare Programs August 2013—June 2014 101 DE Veterans Blvd. Milford, DE 19963 Phone: 302-422-4453 Fax: 302-422-4787 www.bgclubs.org Monday—Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM WEEKLY RATES PROGRAM AGES Preschool 3-4 Before & After Care 5-12 Preschool $130.00 Before & After Care $115.00 Before Only $60.00 After Only $70.00 Program Amenities Transportation to and from school Structured Educational Activities Supervised Instructional Computer Time Swimming Health & Physical Fitness Activities Nutritional Snacks Scholarships and sibling discounts are available upon application approval. For POC eligibility, please call 302-424-7250. Great Futures Start Here . Currently using a one barrel system to brew their beer, Mispillion River Brewing is in the construction phase of their 15 barrel system, which will have them running at full capacity. Launching an indiegogo campaign, MRB is aking individuals to make contributions to help with final construction costs, estimated at $10,000. For their generosity, donors will be presented with a myriad of MRD promotions from Mispillion River Brewing apparel to growlers. Larger donors will even have the opportunity to have their own engraved bar stool, which will always guarantee them a seat, or the dedication of a brand new fermenter and the opportunity to design and brew a beer recipe with brew master Jaren Barnes. Information about the indiegogo campaign can be found online at http://www.indiegogo.com/ projects/mispillion-river-brewing. Moving forward, Mispillion River Brewing will begin to sell their brews on tap at their location as well as several local pubs and restaurants. Bottling or canning their brews for distribution may also be in the future of the young company as they gain experience in the craft brew market. Mispillion River Brewery is currently open on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 9pm at 255 Mullet Road off Airport Road. More information on MRB can be found online at http:// mispillionriverbrewing.com, on Facebook or by calling 302-4916623. Photos by John Mollura Click here for the full slideshow. Food. Drink. Style. Art. Milford Gifts brings another unique storefront to Walnut Street offering coastal style home decor, children’s items, gourmet food and cards. Mondays thru noveMber & deceMber Buy 3 cards get 1 free (equal or lesser value, not eligible on Frequent Buyer Card) FIND IT All Downtown black Friday & sMall business saturday Early Bird Specials – 9am -11am Pillows 50% off Mudpie specials – All spreaders and Cutting Boards, Napkin Rings, Magnifiers and Coasters 30% off Printz frames 50% off 50% off all Tag products Plus lots more sales specials in store, too Martha & Sen. Tom Carper Praise Milford B&G Club Staff Report The Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club held An Evening of Cocktails and Conversation on Friday, November 15 to kickoff their 2014 Annual Fund Campaign. With sponsors including Dogfish Head, Troops Barbecue and Abbott’s Grill, guests enjoyed local cuisines and libations while listening to live entertainment from Milford performer Jason Beale. Addressing the group for the evening, on the importance of the Boys & Girls Club was former Delaware First Lady Martha Carper and U.S. Senator Tom Carper. A staple in the Milford community for several decades, the Boys & Girls Club will be celebrating their fifth year in their new location off Airport Road in January. Friday’s event highlighted activities at the Club for both children and adults and focused on their Annual Fund Campaign, which generates annual operating support from individuals and businesses that will enable Club staff to continue to provide quality program services to over 250 area youth. Programs at the Club are geared toward helping kids develop into productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Milford Club is aimed at changing the lives of not only the children who attend every day but also their families and the community at large. Martha Carper, President of the Delaware Boys & Girls Club Corporate Board and former Delaware First Lady, was the guest speaker for the evening and discussed the impact the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club has on our the Milford community. “Just like the saying that all politics is local, it is the same for the Boys & Girls Club,” commented Mrs. Carper. “It is the work that you all do locally through this organization that will pay off in the future with the kids that you serve.” Continued on next page Carpers Visit Milford B&G Club United States Senator Tom Carper was also in attendance and addressed guests on the importance of the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club in the lives of local youth in the Milford area. “There are so many kids, as you know, that do not have anyone in their lives,” commented Senator Carper. “For many of these kids the Boys & Girls Club is the place where they have opportunities to experience great role models, focus on their education, exercise and all kinds of programs. Although they may really not have much going on at home, the Boys & Girls Club is a chance to change their lives.” ing some form of financial assistance for more than seventy percent of the children currently enrolled in the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club. “These scholarships are essential to grow our enrollment and fulfill our mission to inspire and enable all young people,” commented VanEyken. “We encourage all of our kids to realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.” Continued on next page While enjoying live entertainment and local food and drink, visitors to the club were taken on a tour of the facility highlighting the pool at the Richard Y. Johnson Aquatic Center, fitness center, gymnasium, computer lab and their multiple classrooms. In addition to providing daily guidance and mentoring, the club offers structured programming throughout the year which has supported to improved academic performance and attendance of Milford Club kids in local elementary, middle and high schools. According to Director Tod VanEyken, the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club provides over $46,000 per year in financial scholarships, which is 20% of their annual budget. VanEyken stated that the Annual Fund Campaign assists local families by creat- Click here for the full slideshow. Carpers Visit Milford B&G Club In an effort to establish the Milford Club as a community center in the Greater Milford Area, in addition to serving school-aged children, the Club has recently expanded its facility and services to include a full size fitness center, adult basketball and pickleball leagues and water aerobic classes. The Richard Y. Johnson Aquatic Center is also 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. These community services are made available to Greater Milford Area residents year-round through support from the Annual Fund Campaign. Businesses and individuals interested in supporting the Annual Fund Campaign should contact Margaux Azzanesi, Regional Development Director at (302) 422-4453 or [email protected]. For more information on the Greater Milford Boys & Girls club individuals are encouraged to visit the Club online at http://bgclubs.org/page155812/greater-milfordboys-girls-club.aspx. Click here for the full slideshow. Prime Hook Refuge Shares Plans By Bryan Shupe On Wednesday, November 13 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service held a public meeting at the Milford Public Library to discuss their plan for marsh restoration at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Officials from Atkins-Global, a management group that conducted studies over the last several years of several possibilities and alternatives to the marsh restoration, presented their data analysis and recommendations for the future of the Wildlife Refuge. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge was significantly damaged in recent years by coastal storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The Service received $20 million in federal funding from the Department of Interior in May to repair beach and dune breaches at the refuge following the storm. On October 24, the Refuge received an additional $19.8 million to build upon the dune repairs by restoring a robust marsh environment at Prime Hook that will better withstand the tests of time, future storms and a changing environment. The challenges to the ecosystem at Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge have been difficult as the area has seen drastic environmental changes and political challenges for over seven years. In 2006 the dune system that protects the area of Fowler Beach Road was originally breached during Hurricane Etnesto. Since then, repeated Nor’easter storms in 2009 and 2010 added to this land erosion by opening up breaches in several areas of the dunes. Again in 2012 the main breach was deepened and widened by Hurricane Sandy from a diameter of about 300 feet to approximately 1,500 feet wide. This October Prime Hook officials received the peer-review information from Atikns-Global and made a decision on how the wildlife refuge will process with the design of the dune and breach repair project. After looking at salinity, circulation and restoration alternatives, they determined that the best course of action forward will be to completely fill the breach and create a dune crest of approximately six feet above mean sea level. After that work is complete, Prime Hook officials will use the $19.8 million in additional Sandy funding to proceed with marsh restoration behind the repaired dune line. This project will include building up the elevation of the marshes, removing water control structures and creating channels in the marsh to manage water flow. According to Prime Hook officials, after the foundational work is complete, marsh grasses will be planted to make the system more stable and sustainable. “The primary agenda and objective of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge will be to restore, to the best of our ability, a habitat close to what we had before Hurricane Sandy,” commented Al Rizzo, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Project Leader . “All forty-million dollars that we received from the federal government will go to fixing the breach.” According Mr. Rizzo, filling in the breaches will require approximately 800,000 yards of material as less than 500,000 yards of material will be used for marsh restoration. The project will include the creation of 1,200 to 1,800 acres of new marsh. In the coming months, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge officials will work with the Army Corps of Engineers on a design for the dune repair and full marsh restoration. During this period of time, the Service will fulfill the requirements of environmental review for the project under the National Environmental Policy Act. According to Mr. Rizzo, the target date to begin repairing the breaches is late Fall 2014. Small Business Saturday Returns November 30 By Bryan Shupe Started in 2010 by the internationally known business American Express, Small Business Saturday has caught on in almost every small town in America. An equivalent to the traditions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday encourages individuals to support their local area by spending their holiday money in their local town. The new tradition has been picked up by small entrepreneurs and business owners across the nation and has become a call to action every Saturday after Thanksgiving since its inception. Owner of EcoChic Teri Carter on Small Business Saturday in 2012. A study performed by the economic development consultancy Civic Economics, shows that for every $100 spent in a locally owned business $68 stays in the local economy compared to just $43 of every $100 spent at a non-locally owned business. Across the board, locally owned businesses keep their money in the local economy by purchasing local goods including marketing, accounting services, supplies, community donations, wages and of course local taxes. According to the second annual Small Business Saturday Insights Survey, released earlier this November by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and American Express, 70% of independent merchants say Small Business Saturday will be helpful in attracting new customers. While 67% of business owners will offer discounts on items that day and 36% will offer coupons for future discounts, another 39% are planning to collabo- rate with other small businesses to promote Small Business Saturday Together. The personalized attention to detail and individualized service can also be a welcomed relief from the big box store holiday experience. Teri Carter of EcoChic, a downtown Milford boutique that offers a selection of earth-friendly apparel, cosmetics and other products, customizes each of her clients shopping experience to offer a unique service for every individual. By using the store’s point of sale system Teri is able to record and track the preferences of her customers. “By knowing what our customers have purchased we begin to learn preferences for each specific individual. This allows us to make recommendations based on their past experiences with us, ” commented Carter. “We also create wish lists for our customers so that someone coming in to shop for them has the ability to see what items they have their eye on.” Another intangible factor that many studies fail to realize is the personal investment and interest many local businesses have in seeing their local community grow and prosper. The desire to see a flourishing active town becomes not just a sense of pride but a urgency of livelihood. “The local community’s prosperity and wellbeing is a vital part of every downtown, we work very hard to support many community events and fundraisers and hope that Milford continues to develop and grow, enticing more visitors to the area to see a wonderful close and supportive community,” commented Lorna Petchey of Blooming Boutique. “Milford is a very special town and has a positive community base that with support and drive will continue to flourish.” When deciding how to spend those precious holiday dollars shoppers should not only remember that when products are purchased from locally-owned stores, more money stays in the local economy. They should also take into account the personalized service and the owner’s personal investment in a successful local community. Small Business Saturday will take place on Saturday, November 30 with almost every locally-owned business offering some sort of holiday specials to encourage local support. Be sure to support local businesses by looking for them on Facebook, viewing their websites and giving them a call in preparation for Saturday. I.G. Burton Hosts Chamber Event By Bryan Shupe I.G. Burton, located on Bay Road just north of Milford on Route 1, hosted the Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce Sunrise Seminar for the month of November. A locally owned family business for more than 105 years in Milford, I.G. Burton sells and services BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Chevrolet and Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Greater Milford area. Representing the company during the seminar, George Schiffer, head of maintenance for Burton; MJ Lofland, Director of Sales and Finance; and Peter Renzi, operations manager, spoke to Chamber members on continuing the legacy of the business and building relationships with new and existing customers. Selling over 400 vehicles per month, Sales and Finance Manager MJ Lofland talked with members of the Chamber about what separates their business from other dealerships and how customer service has kept the business strong for over a century. “What separates us from the competition is that we are a 105 year old company with several employees having over 30 years of experience. When you walk through our doors you are going to see a familiar face,” commented Lofland. “We try to educate our customers on each side of the business, whether that is sales or service, and want to make it a fun experience for them.” Head of maintenance for I.G. Burton, George Schiffer, talked about one business model that has served the company well over the years and has accounted for much of their success. Making an effort to integrate all of the services a car owner may need in one location. Schiffer mentioned that at their locations on Bay Road and Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford, customers can experience purchasing and leasing vehicles and receive services including minor maintenance, major repairs and custom detailing. Continued on next page “We try to keep everything located here so our customers can receive the service they need quickly,” commented Schiffer. “Another piece to our success is the education of our professionally-trained technicians. They are continually trained throughout the years and we have specialists for every level of car repair.” Is your website smartphone-ready? Operations manager, Pete Renzi, commented that the success of I.G. Burton includes the company’s commitment to the community of Milford. Throughout the year, the business works with many community organizations including the Food Bank of Delaware, Milford Museum, Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Milford Inc. and the Milford School District. “A large part of our business is giving back to the community,” commented Renzi to the Chamber members. “Building relationships with community partners is just as important as building relationship with our customers.” We can get you ahead of the curve with a website that works on every device, from desktop to mobile. BURRIS digital www.DaveBurris.com Proudly serving Southern Delaware’s local businesses. 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As usual, all children age 12 and under who visit will receive a picture with Santa, a candy cane, a stocking filled with candy and a chance to win one of our weekly drawings of a $50 gift certificate from Walmart along with a dozen cookies from Dolce, all of which is free. It’s that time of the year when all the behind the scenes work is being done for the DMI Santa House. Numerous elves have been busy working behind the scenes to be ready for the upcoming season. Some elves have been preparing Santa’s house, some have been cutting out over 1,000 little red stockings and others have been sewing them before they are turned over to more elves that will fill them with candy. In addition to seeing Santa, on two Saturdays there will be entertainment. The First State Harmonettes will entertain us from 10:30 to 11:00 on November 30th and The Christmas Carol Band will perform from 11:00 to 11:30 on December 7th. Come out and enjoy the holiday music while waiting to visit with Santa. Since Downtown Milford, Inc. is a nonprofit, the organization is dependent upon support from the entire community for both volunteers and funding in order to offer this special experience for our children. If individuals would like to be a part of this worthwhile project and support DMI’s efforts, they are encouraged to call Bev French (424-4465) or Lee Nelson at the DMI Office (839-1180). Cross Academy Collects For Food Pantry By Bryan Shupe This holiday season Cross Christian Academy, Milford Church of the Nazarene and Hardee’s have created a partnership to help feed local families during the months of November and December. Beginning on Wednesday, November 13 students from Cross Christian Academy began collected canned and non-perishable goods at the local Milford Hardee’s, located in the Milford Plaza, during each week this month. Their goal is to feed several families this season through the Church of Nazarene Food Pantry. General Manager of the Milford Hardee’s Trynissa DeShields, is excited to host the Cross Academy in their community outreach efforts to help those less fortunate. DeShields emphasizes that donations can be made at the Milford location seven days a week, during operating hours. “I thought that this partnership would be a great opportunity for Hardee’s to give back to the community,” commented Trynissa. “It has been a rough year for many people and prices continue to rise everywhere. If we can help two or three families this year, it will make a special Thanksgiving for those individuals.” This year will mark the forth year that Cross Christian Academy and Hardee’s have collected donations for area families. Sports Director at The Cross, Donald Porter, stated that for students at The Cross Christian Academy, community outreach is as important for the students’ experience as academics and athletics. “The school is community-minded, it is good for the kids to understand that there are others outside their normal circles in life and that some of them are less fortunate,” stated Porter. “As the school grows we want to grow our outreach to the community.” Cross student Sarah Bilbrough, who is in eleventh grade, is enjoying the opportunity to give back to local families. “It feels really good to help people out,” she said. “It is a humbling experience to see there are people less fortunate than you and to be able to help them.” Reverend Butch, Assistant Pastor at the Milford Church of Nazarene, is thankful to have the assistance of the Cross Christian Academy students as the church continues its food pantry through its fifteenth year. “It is fantastic to see the students become a part of the pantry,” commented Pastor Butch. “I enjoy watching the kids helping their community at a young age, their desire to want to serve usually stays with them as they grow older.” The Milford Church of Nazarene Food Pantry feeds over 70 families per week in addition to emergency food services for the Greater Milford Area. To find out more information about the food pantry individuals are encouraged to call (302) 422-7489. Library Presents Tempest in a Teapot By Terry Rogers As part of their Humanities Lecture Series, the Milford Public Library presented Tempest in a Teapot, on Friday, November 8. The lecture, given by Nancy Gardner, focused on events leading up to the American Revolution, explaining how tea and homespun cloth symbolized political, literary and labor support during Colonial times. Ms. Gardner, wearing the colonial dress popular during the American Revolution, explained how her interest in tea and teapots developed as she became interested in women’s history, a subject that grew in popularity during her college years. “The first people who came to this country carried teaware with them,” Ms. Gardner explained. “Tea, coffee and chocolate were prominent during Colonial times, arriving by way of the Middle East, Africa and from the Dutch. By the 1660’s, there were as many as 2,000 coffeehouses in London, and the early establishments were gentlemen’s clubs. They served tea, coffee and chocolate, but women were not permitted to enter them. However, the men were able to bring home the delicacies, and many took them to their wives.” Early teas took almost a year to arrive from other countries, and as the popularity of the drink grew, tea tables became commonplace in American homes. Friday, December 6th 5pm to 8pm Snow or Shine Come downtown to enjoy treats in most businesses, live entertainment throughout the streets, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and much more. Sponsored By Dave Wilson of Wilson’s Auction Presented By For more information visit www.DowntownMilford.org or call 302-839-1180 “Tea tables moved from room to room and were often used to educate children in the home,” Ms. Gardner explained. “The rise of public literacy in the new country was actually due to a push from ministers so people would read the Bible. In many homes, mothers required children to recite their letters during afternoon tea, while sitting around the tea table.” Ms. Gardner explained that being able to sign a name became important to the average citizen’s personhood. In addition, women read the same newspapers that men read and conversation around the tea table was often about politics, as women were much more vocal about political beliefs during that period than many people understand. “By 1773, during the French and Indian War, there was much unrest in the United States as Britain had total control over what was produced, and it caused a delay in the industrial growth of the new country,” Ms. Gardner said. “This led to not only the famous Tea Party event in the Boston Harbor, but to similar events throughout the country.” The Boston Tea Party was not the most extreme of the tea parties throughout the country, although it is the most famous. According to Gardner, the most extreme tea party was in Annapolis, where the residents of the city actually burned the ship carrying the tea into the country. In Charleston, South Carolina, the settlers allowed the ship to dock and unload the tea before they confiscated it, stored it in a warehouse and then sold it for ammunition to use against the British. Ms. Gardner displayed several colonial period teapots and cup sets, explaining that the most popular of the era was known as a mixed set. Those sets had one saucer along with two cups, one for tea and one for coffee. Along with the taste for tea in the early years of the country, the need for sugar also grew. Housewives of the period were faced with the decision to purchase brown sugar for coffee, which was what most people chose for their coffee during that period, or cones of white sugar that they then chipped into cubes and ground for tea. When tea was scarce, colonial women learned to brew other leaves, such as mint and Echinacea, to create a version of tea. The Tempest in a Teapot lecture was the last of the Milford Humanities Series for the 2013 season. The next lecture held at the Milford Public Library will be in January. Preventing This Year’s Flu In School By Bryan Shupe With flu season already upon us, school nurses from across the Milford School District are educating families about this year’s strains of influenza and ways to prevent children and families from contracting the highly contagious virus. With school buildings being a gathering point for children and adults from all parts of the community, individuals can find themselves at higher risk in these public settings. According to a recent Gallup Poll, the 2013 flu season is off to a typical start as 2.2% of all Americans have reported being sick with the flu on any given day in the first half of October. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that the timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States in January or February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May. Ann-Marie Nash, School Nurse at Banneker Elementary School, recently sent information home with students to share with their families about how to notice symptoms of the flu, what to do if a child has the flu and ways to prevent the virus from spreading. Signs to look for include a fever over 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit, chills, sore throat, being very tired and having muscle aches. Individuals may also have a cough or runny nose. “The flu hits very quickly and suddenly and is more severe than the common cold,” commented Ms. Nash. “Children and the elderly are more susceptible to the virus because their immune systems tend to be weaker.” Ms. Nash asks that children with flu-like symptoms be kept at home and not attend school or other public activities. Before returning to school, children must be better for at least 24 hours and be fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of medications. Preventing the spread of the flu virus and safeguarding individuals that have not had the seasonal flu begins with getting a flu vaccine. School nurses across the district recommend that parents or guardians have their child receive the flu shot or flu mist. Local pharmacies, like Walgreens and Rite Aid in Milford are giving the flu vaccine for children 9 and older, with no appointment necessary. Individuals should bring their insurance card or cash. The Delaware Division of Public Health seasonal flu shot clinics, intended for those who have no healthcare provider or whose insurance does not cover flu and pneumonia vaccinations, are located across the state of Delaware; a listing of the clinics can be found online at http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/fluclinics.html. “I recommend that everyone in the family over the age of six months receive a form of the flu vaccine,” commented Ms. Nash. “With families doing their part by sending healthy children to school, we can help create a healthy environment for students.” Prevention of the common flu also includes always washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before eating or playing outside and shaking hands with others. If parents have any questions on this year’s flu season or where to receive a flu vaccination, they are encouraged to call the school nurse at their child’s school. Shotgun Deer Season Begins Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds hunters that shotgun deer season dates run from Friday, Nov. 15 to Saturday, Nov. 23, and resume from Saturday, Jan. 18 to Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Muzzleloaders also may be used during these dates, and may be equipped with scopes. Of all Delaware’s deer seasons, the shotgun dates draw by far the most interest from hunters. “It’s remarkable that during Delaware’s five-month deer season, nearly 50 percent of the overall annual deer harvest will occur during these eight days in midNovember,” said Deer and Furbearer Biologist Joe Rogerson. “This year we anticipate Delaware hunters will harvest more than 13,000 deer, with nearly half of them taken during the November shotgun deer season.” In order to hunt, Delaware residents age 16 through 64 are required to purchase a Delaware hunting license; a Delaware junior license is required for ages 13 through 15. Some license requirements differ for non-resident hunters. Delaware hunting licenses are sold online, at the licensing office in DNREC’s Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, and by license agents statewide. To find the participating agent nearest you, or to purchase a license online, click Delaware Licenses. For more information on Delaware hunting licenses, call 302- 739-9918. Deer must be tagged immediately after harvest, and tags must remain attached until the deer is processed. Delaware hunting licenses come with two antlerless deer tags and two doe tags. Additional antlerless deer tags may be purchased online or from license agents for $10. Hunter’s Choice tags, which may be used on antlered or antlerless deer, may be purchased for $10. Hunter’s Choice tags come with a Quality Buck tag, which can only be used on an antlered deer with a minimum outside spread of 15 inches. Hunters are permitted to harvest a maximum of two antlered bucks for all seasons combined; all other deer taken must be antlerless. Hunters are reminded that they must register their deer within 24 hours of harvest. However, if a hunter plans to take their deer to a butcher or taxidermist, they must register their deer before dropping the animal off, as the registration number will be required before the deer can be accepted. Hunters who butcher their own deer must also register the deer within 24 hours of harvest or before processing, whichever comes first. Hunters may register deer by clicking on Deer Registration, or by calling 1-855-DEL-HUNT (1-855-335-4868). Hunters also are reminded that during any firearm deer season, any person hunting any wildlife except migratory game birds is required to wear no less than a total of 400 square inches of hunter orange material on their heads, chests and backs. Deer hunters concealed inside ground-level blinds also must place 400 square inches of hunter orange within 10 feet outside of the blind and at least 3 feet off the ground. Successful hunters who harvest a deer and already have enough venison for themselves are encouraged to donate their deer to the Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger Program. All donated deer will be processed free of charge to the hunter, and the meat will be distributed to participating charitable groups. For more information on hunting in Delaware, hunters should consult the 2013-2014 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide, along with state wildlife area maps if they plan to hunt on wildlife areas. Copies of the guide are available at DNREC’s Dover licensing desk, at license agents statewide, and online at http://www.eregulations.com/delaware/hunting/pageFlip/; the maps are available in hard copy at DNREC’s Dover licensing desk and online at http:// www.eregulations.com/delaware/hunting/pageFlip/. Troop 272 Benefits Food Bank Marvel Honored By Garden Club Violet Marvel was honored by the Milford Garden Club as their 2013 “Perennial Bloom” Award recipient. This award is given to long time club members who like faithful perennials have made the clubs grow and bloom with their continuous support. Violet, a former President of the Milford Garden Club and a current chairperson of the club, has been a member of the Milford Garden Club for 47 years. Girl Scout Troop 272 of Milford collaborated with Morris Early Childhood Center to donate 556 pounds of food to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware’s “Thanksgiving for All” campaign. Gary Emory from Milford Parks & Recreation attended the dedication and spoke of Violet and the Marvel Agency (Harvey, Harvey Jr. and Randy). He described them as true supporters of Milford Youth and spoke about how they ensured open space vs. development for Milford with land donated for Parks & Recreation use. The family agency has been long term supporters of Milford’s Parks and Recreation’s youth programs which have included the little league, basketball and the soccer programs. The Milford Garden Club planted a Crepe Myrtle tree in Violet’s honor near the marker dedicated to Violet’s husband Harvey at Marvel Square. Bucs Conclude Season With Solid Showing By Kevin Eickman One week removed from the Henlopen Conference Championships, the Milford boys and girls cross country teams ended their season the same place it began. Participating in the Division II DIAA State Cross Country Championships held at Killens Pond State Park, the Buccaneers turned in their best performances of the season. On the boys side senior Brandon Munce paced the Bucs with a time of 17:40, good enough for 25th overall. The next two highest place Bucs would be seniors as well, with Andrew Eshelman posting a 17:52 for a 29th place spot. While Jeremy Morgan would log a 31st place finish, with a time of 17:53. The combined times of the first five Milford runners to cross the line, was good enough to place the boys team in 9th place overall, in the 25 team field. While on the surface an ninth place finish might seem like nothing special, it was good enough to make Milford the top “traditional” public school at the meet. With the meet being the final competition for the seniors, Milford LIVE caught up with them to get their thoughts on this meet and their careers. Talking with Munce, he thought this year ended on a solid note. “I felt pretty good, I ran very smooth and it was great racing weather,” Munce stated “This was a great team to be a part of, it will always have a special place in my heart.” The three seniors on this year’s squad where captains, it was a role that Eshelman grew into as the season progressed. “Transitioning into something I had never done before was a bit difficult at first, but having seen how it had been done in the past by other captains, I grew into it,” Eshelman stated. When asked what he liked the most about this team, Eshelman didn’t hesitate “This is just a great team, everyone worked so hard, it was incredible.” Running on the Killens Pond course is never easy, and Morgan was quick to the point when asked about the day “I’m glad it’s over, this was tough.” The girls team had an equally impressive outing as well, posting an 8th place finish in the 25 team field. The result may have been even more impressive when you take into consideration the show that had unfolded the week before. In the Henlopen Championships, all of the girls struggled on the afternoon and were looking to make amends “The girls may have had a chip on their shoulders after last week,” coach Czar Bloom continued “They really came out with a purpose today, and it was the best work as a team all season.” Bucs Conclude Season With Solid Showing By Kevin Eickman Pacing the way for the Bucs was sophomore Janin Rodriquez, who turned in a 40th place performance with a time of 21:28 “We had a real bad week last week, and for us to come back like this says a lot about this team.” The next finisher for Milford was senior Amy Wilson in 44th position with a time of 21:58. Looking back at her career at Milford, Wilson was proud of how far she has come in her four years on the Buccaneers. “Looking back to my freshman year, and to be able to run five minutes faster as a senior is something to be proud of,” she stated. The other senior captain for Milford was Lydia Cole, who placed 46th with a time of 22:06. Cole was particularly proud of how the team responded after last weeks poor showing. “Nothing seemed to go right for any of us last week, but we really focused at practice this week,” commented Cole. “Today was just a reflection of how tough this team is.” Bloom was proud with how his seniors where able to bring the team together “This was a rather green group, and it was a huge task to help bring the team together,” Bloom stated “The work all the seniors did was outstanding, and it will pay off for us in the future.” Click here for the full slideshow. Seven Bucs Named All-Conference By Kevin Eickman While the just concluded season was not what the Milford Buccaneer football team had in mind, they can take some comfort in the fact that their efforts did not go unrecognized. Although posting a 1-9 record usually doesn’t bode well for post season recognition, the coaches of the Henlopen Conference thought there were a number of Milford players that stood out, none the less. Leading the way for Milford was senior Andrew Marshall. The 6’6” offensive tackle, was a steadying presence on a young offensive line. Marshall saw his season get off to a slow start as he suffered an injury during training camp. However, as the season progressed he demonstrated the skills that show why he has Division-1 potential. “Andrew is the type of player that comes a coache’s way once in a lifetime,” commented coach Mike Tkach. “The first time I saw him, I couldn’t believe his size. I just looked to the sky and thanked the lord.” While Marshall was limited on the defensive side of the ball, due to his slow start, he stood out there as well garnering 2nd team honors. Another player who received honors on both offense and defense was senior William Wagenhoffer. Playing wide receiver on offense, “Wags” as he is called, had a flair for the big catch. His steady productions throughout the season earned him 2nd team honors. During the course of the season, Wagenhoffer was on the receiving end of numerous first down receptions. “Wags really blossomed as a pass catcher this year, it was something that we didn’t expect, he really stepped up his game this season.” Tkach stated. On the defensive side of the ball, Wagenhoffer was selected 2nd team at defensive end. Wagenhoffer really developed his pass rushing skills this season, recording more than a few key sacks. Tkach was thrilled with the work ethic. “He is the type of kid you would love to have ten more of, he never stopped and his motor was always running,” said Tkach. The running back position was supposed to be a strength going into the season, and it was at the beginning. However, as the season wore on, injuries began to take their toll on the Bucs. By the time the dust had settled, their was really only one player left standing. Originally looked at as more of a carry sharing running back type, senior Octavion Wilson took over full time running back duties during the season. With a bulls eye on his back, Wilson took a constant pounding. To his credit, he never gave up, he never walked away. There were nights when it was hard to watch, but he was always getting back in the huddle and continuing to give it his all. “OT, never gave up, he basically was asked to carry the offense on his back,” Tkach stated. “He showed great Daniels Lamur Seven Bucs Named All-Conference By Kevin Eickman strength and determination this year, he was a true leader on this team. For his efforts during the season, Wilson was named second team All-Conference. Senior Vance Daniels was another Buccaneer who saw more than his fair share of injuries, constantly demonstrating perseverance. Anchoring the Milford secondary, while Daniels may not have had the senior season he had hoped for, he still stood out for second team honors. “Vance was real solid this season, he battled a lot and never quit,” stated Tkach. Another lineman who also received a 2nd team nod was junior Junior Lamur, with his senior senior season on the horizon, Tkach thinks it could be a special one. “Junior has real big upside, I’m really looking forward to see him next season.” he stated. The sole linebacker named to the All-Conference squad was junior Matt Viramontes. Possessing a nose for the ball, Viramontes is a sure tackler with big play ability. Due to his efforts on the field, Viramontes was named to the 2nd team. The final Buccaneer to be recognized was senior James Powell, who received honorable mention for his work at defensive back. Marshall Wags Click here for the full slideshow. Wilson Viramontes Milford Hosts Regional Games By Kevin Eickman The ultimate goal for Pop Warner players is a trip to Disney World, to compete for the chance at a national championship. This year the road to Orlando goes through Milford, as second round regional games were held this past Saturday at Barney Briggs stadium. Featuring teams from three states, five games were contested. Catching up with Henlopen Pop Warner representative Dale Webb, he was happy that the games were able to be held in Delaware. “This is a real nice facility, and the fact that it has a “Field-Turf ” field is a key factory in the selection criteria.” Webb stated. The second round was a good one for Delaware teams, as squads from Delmar, Harrington and Woodbridge all advance in their respective Divisions. Besides Delaware, the other states represented were Pennsylvania and Maryland. While coming out of state to for a Pop Warner game might seem like a chore, Webb states that it’s a labor of love. “These parents are very committed to their children, so while it may be a bit of a trip, the rewards the receive are well worth it.” he said. With over ten years in Pop Warner, Webb says that it’s a great way to spend his free time. “Working with the kids is great, they really make it worthwhile,” stated Webb. “It’s a great way to give back to the community.” The third round games will be played at Smyrna next Saturday. With three Delaware teams looking to continue their dream of making it to Orlando. BMX Race Results November 16 Race results from Saturday, November 16th: 4 year old Strider: 1. Audrey Normile 2. Lilyan Farris 10 year old Intermediate: 1. Justin Dunham 2. Daniel Westbrook 3. Benson Schmidt 16 year old Cruiser: 1. Tyler Messick 2. Mason Fry 3. Tyler Klemchusky 12 year old Intermediate: 1. Joi’Rein Williams 2. Zachary Lawson 3. Harrison Farris 11 year old Novice: 1. Jodi Johnson 2. Trey Walters 3. Kyler Garn 14 year old Intermediate: 1. Richard Thomas 2. Benjamin Westbrook 3. Summer Moyer 5 & Under Intermediate: 1. Wyatt Lane 2. Gavin Menditto 3. Jackson Corbitt 19-27 year old Intermediate: 1. Dalton Williams 2. Tyler Messick 3. Jeffery Shockley 8 year old Intermediate: 1. Evan Meditto 2. Scott Webster 3. Mia Corbitt Isaac Normile proudly displays his certificate of achievement for moving up from the Novice class to the Intermediate class. Photo by Rhonda Flowers. Events Around Town By Bryan Shupe Downtown Fall Crawl Downtown Milford, Inc. is hosting the first annual FALL CRAWL on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27, 2013, beginning at 5:00 PM. Purchase your Fall Crawl T-shirts at Dolce Bakery and Coffee Shop, Georgia House, or online at milfordlive.com. Shirts are long-sleeved, maroon with gold printing, and are just $21 for sizes small through extra-large; $26 for sizes 2XL and 3XL. Limited number available, so purchase yours today. Participating venues include Abbott’s Grill, Arena’s, Georgia House, Long Shots, Milford Live, Mispillion River Brewing, and Park Place Bar & Restaurant. Start the evening with appetizers and/or dinner at Georgia House and then continue the crawl. Be sure to get your check mark at each location. Scholarship Money Available The Raymond W. and Edith W. Masten Scholarship has about $3,000 still available that has to be distributed in the 2013 calendar year. The student has to be a graduate of Milford High School, and majoring in a business related program in an accredited college. If there is anyone interested, they can send a letter to me, giving their qualifications. Carolyn M Humes, Trustee (102 Lakelawn Drive, Milford DE 19963). Milford Garden Club The Milford Garden Club meets at the Parks and Recreation Building, Marvel Square, 207 Franklin St., Milford, Delaware 19963. The meeting starts at 9:30 A.M. This month Stacey Helmer, the Education Technician, for DSWA (Delaware Solid Waste Authority) will present a program on “Recycling in Delaware.” She will discuss the importance of recycling: what can/cannot be recycled, and explain how DSWA sorts the recycled materials. Ms. Helmer’s program will start at 9:45 A.M. The public is invited and if you have questions, please call 424-4789. Harvest Bounty Dinner and Dance Saturday, November 16, Harvest Bounty Dinner and Dance, 6 p.m. at the Price Community Center (formerly the Harrington New Century Club), just across from City Hall at 106 Dorman Street, Harrington, Delaware. Homemade comfort food, music, silent auction and more. Hosted by the HarringtonGreenwood Felton Centennial Rotary (Hub Club). Proceeds will benefit Rotary International’s initiative to eradicate polio worldwide. Tickets $20; reserve by calling 302-335-4772. Blue Gold Quarter Auction The Milford High School Blue Gold Club will be holding a Quarter Auction to benefit the DFRC. The auction will take place November 22nd in the high school cafeteria. The doors will open at 6p.m and the auction will start at 7p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10. Downtown Business Opening Grand Opening for Irish Rose will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 23. A bagpiper will be present to play some songs for about an hour. Irish treats will be available for customers. Santa Bingo This unique game of Bingo is played with cards that say SANTA and have pictures that are Holiday Related. Tuesday, Dec. 17th. Milford Parks & Recreation from 6-7pm, Youth aged 3-8. Fee is $3 for 2 cards. Parents will want to stay and help their child enjoy the festivities. Must Pre-register. Deadline: Friday, Dec. 13th by 4pm M MILFORDLIVE.COM