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The Milford Review
The Milford Review powered by: April 19, 2011 The News Of The Week for Greater Milford, Delaware Johnson and Gleysteen Win Council Seats by Bryan Shupe The 2011 Milford City Council Election was held Saturday, April 16, 12:00pm-8:00pm at the Milford Middle School. Ward 1 was a contested race between current Councilman Steve Johnson and former Councilman Michael Spillane. Ward 2 was a contested race between Gary Downes and Dirk Gleysteen. Councilman Jason Adkins held this seat for the past two years and decided not to run for reelection. Doug Morrow ran uncontested in Ward 3 and James Starling ran uncontested in Ward 4. Milford Little League Play Opens Parades through town, first pitches, and new uniforms mean one thing: Little League season is back in full swing this spring. Check out our photos and full story on page 4. In Ward 1 Steve Johnson defeated his opponent by a margin of 65.0% to 35.0% (240 out of 369 total votes). Steve will serve another two years on the Milford City Council continuing his term that began in 2009. “I would like to thank our coalition of supporters from the community but most of all I want to thank all the More on page 6 Farley Trades Lesson Plans for Roller Derby By Sean Marraffini When Delaware Tech instructor Jessica Farley went to a roller derby bout between the Wicomikazi’s and the Old Bay Bombers. She knew she saw something she wanted to be a part of. “I did a lot of roller skating as a kid,” Farley, or as she’s now known by her derby name, “BloodygoreJess.” Farley sees roller derby as taking most things about the stereotypical women and throws them out the window. “I love that it’s so contrary of women, Farley said. “It’s an individual expression of More on page 3 Do You Enjoy Our Digital Newspaper? Click Here To Get Your Free Subscription! Goode Arrested on Weapons and Drug Charges Staff Report Early Monday morning Delaware State Police investigated a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Houston Volunteer Fire House after hours. State Police on patrol around 12:30 a.m. observed an unoccupied Ford Crown Victoria parked with its trunk open. drug charges then remanded to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $99,000.00 secured bond. The Trooper peered into the trunk and observed several firearms located inside. An additional search of the Ford vehicle resulted in the seizure of 210 grams of marijuana, digital scales, a .22 caliber Kel-Tec rifle, 12 gauge Maverick shotgun and a 12 gauge Mossberg shotgun. A subsequent inquiry into the firearm’s serial numbers identified the Kel-Tec rifle was stolen from a residence in Wyoming Delaware and the Maverick shotgun from a residence in Delaware City. (Wyoming and Delaware City Police Departments investigated these thefts). Additionally the barrels to the weapons had been sawed off. State Troopers identified Jhavon R. Goode of Milford as the registered owner of the unoccupied vehicle. Goode’s vehicle was initially towed after unsuccessful attempts to locate him. State Police apprehended Goode after he dialed 911 to report his vehicle as being stolen. Goode was taken into custody in Houston and searched by State Troopers who located an additional 6 grams of marijuana, shotgun shells and $575.00 cash on his possession. Goode was subsequently arrested for weapons and Jhavon Goode. ROLLER DERBY from page 1 women; we get to be tough and sassy.” Flat track roller derby is played on a flat track with teams sending out five players at a time. The object is for one of the players, the “jammer” to completely as many laps , going counter clockwise around the track to score points while the defense the “blockers” try to prevent this. The modern day roller derby is not to be confused with the bouts that were aired on TV back in the 1970’s. The days of WWE style staged roller derby are over. Bouts and leagues are now organized by the Womens Flat Track Derby Association or WFTDA. “It’s not like it used to be, Farley said. It’s illegal to do The Southern Delaware Roller Girls have called the Milford Skating Center their home rink; they have practices Monday nights from 8:30 to 10:30. The practices are open; the team doesn’t discriminate and welcome all females who wish to participate. Upon seeing the bout Farley went about creating her own derby team, named the Southern Delaware Roller Girls. Which when they created their own Facebook group a short time ago has over 300 fans. “I’m looking forward to bouts!” said Jones. “I love the feeling of being part of a team.” While only 14 girls are needed to field a team, the Rollergirls have an active group of about 44 women. Three of which are Rachel Summers, Elyane Jones and Areca Colbert. Summer hopes to one day go pro. Under the apprenticeship, the Roller girls will be placed under a mentor who will guide them through the process so that they are able to apply for full memberships which occur on Jan 1, Apr. 1, Jul, 1 and Oct 1. “I’ve been roller blading for over 15 years now, said Colbert. I’m looking forward to meeting like minded women!” Farley is new to roller derby but not to organized sports. She played softball and basketball growing up and played rugby in college at Frostburg State. “I’ve wanted to play roller derby for over a little over a year now,” Summers said. “I’ve been in love with skating since preschool and have a knack for athletics. It seemed like the perfect sport for me.” is to become an apprentice under WFTDA. a lot of things that happened back then. No punching or throwing around, they took out a lot of the sensationalism.” The next step is now that they are an organized body, Starting April 18th all participants will need to have full protection which includes, knee pads, a helmet, elbow pads, quad speed roller skates as well as a mouth piece. The team hopes to start scrimmaging in late summer and have their first official bouts in January of 2012. Call. Switch. Save. Milford Little League Opens $ by Bryan Shupe * LoweLL F. Scott, Jr., M.D. 611 FeDeraL Street, Suite 3 MiLton, De 19968 Phone 302-684-1119 Fax 302-644-1187 Baseball season is back in Milford, signaled by the Little League parade downtown on Friday, April 15 and Opening Day ceremonies on Saturday, April 16. In 2010 Milford Little League brought home two baseball championships and three softball championships with a total of 650 athletes participating in the program. This year, in 2011, there will be over 730 baseball and softball players taking to the field, with over 130 starting their career in the tee ball league. On Friday night, April 15, athletes from all age groups walked the parade route from Bicentennial Park to the ball fields located next to the Milford Parks and Recreation Building. Once assembled in the ball park Ruth Campbell, President of Milford Little League, welcomed the crowd to the 2011 season and introduced the two athletes who threw out the first pitches to commence the season. Samantha Gillespie threw out the first pitch to start the 2011 softball season. Samantha has committed herself to her community through organizations such as Girl Scouts and has received numerous were all so grateful for his selfless donation. With other charitable acts such as delivering food baskets during the holidays and participating in events at the Nazarene Church in Milford Garrett has managed to maintain his honor roll status every year. awards including the President’s Volunteer Service Award. On Saturday, April 16 she received her gold award, the highest honor in The Girls Scouts, by dedicating a memorial she created and built herself for Chase Rothermel who passed away five years ago after a tragic sledding accident. Garret McKee threw out the first pitch to start the 2011 baseball season. In 2007, at the age of 10, Garrett secretly saved money to help his Aunt Char who worked as a nurse manager at the Rehabilitation Center at Milford Memorial Hospital. In the summer of 2008 he saved $300 to buy a Nintendo Wii which he purchased for the patients at the rehabilitation center so they could use it as a tool towards recovery. The patients, therapists, doctors and nurses The Milford Little League is looking forward to enjoying its biggest season yet as spring is finally here. The all volunteer based organization does so much for the Milford community before, during and after baseball season. They are looking for volunteers to help with grounds committee & facilities maintenance, umpiring, concession stand, fundraisingand coaching. Individuals interested in volunteering should contact the Milford Little League Office by calling (302) 422-7630. For more information on the organization and the 2011 season visit http:// milford-littleleague.org/. COUNCIL ELECTION from page 1 You’re Invited Grand Opening Saturday April, 30 10am - 6pm 8 South Walnut St. Milford fur-babyboutique.com people of the First Ward who cared enough about the process to vote,” commented Steve. “To all of our neighbors in the First Ward, I promise to faithfully represent your interests in the next two years. I can be reached via email at [email protected] or phone 302222-5184. “ When asked about his plans for the next two years serving the residents of Milford, Councilman Johnson stated that he supports making improvements to our infrastructure. “At the top of the agenda is fixing our Inflow and Infiltration problems with the sewer system,” commented Steve. In Ward 2 Dirk Gleysteen defeated his opponent by a margin of 51.7% to 48.3% (131 to 122 total votes). Dirk will serve the Council seat that was previously filled by Councilman Jason Adkins. “I would like to thank all the citizens of the 2nd ward who came out to vote on Saturday, April 16th, for me and my opponent,” commented Dirk. “During the campaign for councilman, it was refreshing to see so many friends and neighbors who are engaged and dedicated towards making Milford a great place to live and work. I gathered so many good ideas and insights from you that I will always keep in mind as I participate in the City Council proceedings.” During his first term, Dirk states that he will work to promote existing business in Milford. “The issue we face is how to keep and attract good paying jobs. It’s a moving target, but as a community our goal should be that everyone who wants a job has one, and if they wish it is in Milford.” Dirk looks forward to contributing to the Economic Development Committee with his background in manufacturing. “Our local economy seems to be on the right track with health care, service, and retail jobs, but manufacturing has been on the decline for years. If we put a focus on that, where there is significant opportunity, we can attract solid blue collar and white collar jobs,” stated Dirk. “There are several vacant store fronts in Milford. The Economic Development Committee could be a resource in finding tenants and help us avoid the small town urban blight.” Steve and Dirk will both serve as Milford City Councilmen for two years until their terms are up in 2013. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gleysteen will be sworn into office at the next City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, April 25 at 7pm. BUSINESS Chamber Awards Dinner Showcases “10 of the Best” by Jo Schmeiser, CCGM Executive Director WSFS Bank Opens Branch in Milford Staff Report WSFS Financial Corporation, the parent company of WSFS Bank, announced on Thursday, April 14 the opening of a new banking office located at 688 North DuPont Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963 in The Plaza at Milford Shopping Center. “As Delaware’s oldest and soon to be largest bank and trust company, we are thrilled to be serving the residents and businesses in Milford,” said Richard M. Wright, Executive Vice President of Retail Banking & Marketing for WSFS Bank. “We believe WSFS’s locally-managed roots and our commitment to offer all of our Customers world-class service will resonate with this community.” The WSFS Milford banking office has extended banking hours. The Bank is open Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. In addition, WSFS has the largest ATM network in the state of Delaware with over 375 ATMs offering greater convenience and access for WSFS Customers. “We have had many loyal Customers for years in Milford and we are thrilled to be More on page 9 The Chamber of Commerce for Great Milford hosted the first ever “10 of the Best” Awards Dinner Thursday April 7th, and over 100 chamber members and guests attended the event. The evening began with a cocktail hour in the Shawnee Country Club bar area, and moved into the banquet rooms where attendees had the opportunity to be photographed with the event guest speaker, Miss Delaware Kayla Martell. Chamber member Mike Baker, with C.M. Baker Photography donated his time and donated framed keepsake photos, which everyone really enjoyed. More on page 8 CHAMBER from page 7 Everyone was asked to be seated and CCGM President Fred Rohm offered a moment of silence before the staff from Nick & Charlie’s Bar and Grill (in the Shawnee Country Club) began serving dinner. 122 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach 302-226-1000 bluerehoboth.com Open Fridays & Open Friday at 5 for Saturdays startingat dinner and Saturday 1. and noonApril for Lunch Dinner. Mention Milford Live here and get off. click for10% details Nick & Charlie’s not only offered a fabulous menu, they also donated the dinners to Kayla, her guest and all the award winners and their guest. Several people raved about the dinner and said they could not wait to go back and enjoy lunch or dinner. After dinner, Chairperson Lorna Petchey thanked all the sponsors and committee members who made the event possible. The committee members are Fred Rohm, Mike Kazala, Donna Stalvey and Wyatt Hammond. The evening of the event, CCGM Secretary Angela Dorey volunteered her time to Call. Switch. Save. 565 $ * /yr. Mark Schanne LUTCF 915 S. DuPont Hwy, Milford 422-2235 * - call for details assist Donna in selling raffle tickets for a prize worth over $1200.00. In addition to the sponsors mentioned, the following chamber members also supported the awards dinner: AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Burris Logistics, Artisans’ Bank, Delaware Hospice Center, PNC Bank, Bayhealth, Larson’s Mower Shop, Lank, Johnson & Tull, CPA’s, Dover Federal Credit Union, Kent County Tourism, The Mail Center, Graphics Unlimited, Gooden’s Flora Shop, Delmarva Broadcasting Company, Halpern Eye Associates, Kings Tire and Lube, J.H. Webb Limousine, Blooming Boutique, Shawnee Country Club and E.K.A. Jewelers. Once Lorna was finished it was my turn to introduce Milford Native and (following the event theme), top ten Miss America Pageant finalist, Miss Delaware. Kayla spoke about the challenges she faced with being diagnosed with alopecia, a condition that caused her to lose her hair, saying that no matter what challenges a person is faced with, they can reach their goals if they believe in themselves and work hard to reach their goals. After Kayla inspired the guests, I congratulated all the nominees and turned the microphone over to Fred Rohm to announce the “10 of the Best” award winners. Winning Non-profit Organization of the year is Delaware Hospice Center. Delmarva Broadcasting Company won the Small Business of the Year award, and Bayhealth took the award for best Large Business of the Year. New Member of the year was awarded to Milford Live. The Citizen of the Year award went to Ruth Ann Beidemann, Youth Volunteer award winner is Jordan Hosfelt, Chamber Volunteer of the Year is Terry Johnson, Chairperson of the Year is Cheryl Ruddy, Board Member of the Year is Deanna Smith and the President’s Award is Ruth Abbate. Event Chairperson Lorna Petchey did a fantastic job, and the chamber is thankful for all the time and hard work she did to make the event such a success. For more information call the chamber at 422.3344 or send an email request to milford@milfordchamber. com. WSFS from page 7 offering them a more convenient location to do their banking,” said Syed A. Ahmed, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager. “We were excited when we saw Customers lined up to do their banking this morning before we opened for business.” A grand opening celebration is planned at the Milford branch on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. In addition to the Milford location, WSFS has 10 other branches in Kent and Sussex Counties and a branch coming soon in Seaford, Delaware. WSFS Financial Corporation is a multi-billion dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest, locally-managed bank and trust company headquartered in Delaware with $4.0 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $7.5 billion in trust assets under administration. Fur-Baby Boutique Will Host Vaccine Clinic Saturday, April 23 By Bryan Shupe The rescue groups “Just Us” of Rehoboth Beach and the Historical Lewes Cat Society will be sponsoring a vaccination clinic at Fur-Baby Boutique located at 8 South Walnut Street in downtown Milford. It will be held Saturday, April 23rd from 10 am til 1 pm and is open to both cats and dogs. The clinic will offer rabies, distemper (feline and canine), and bordetella vaccines; all at the price of $10. They are asking for cash only and that individuals are prepared with any vaccination records, if available. Just Us is a non-profit, all volunteer, rescue association whose mission it is to meet an immediate and long range goal in cat and dog rescue. Just Us works in conjunction with all aspects of cat and dog rescues and will work directly with individuals in need of these services. At future events, Just Us plans to hold free seminars on cat and dog care. Fur-Baby Boutique intends to hold monthly clinics to increase awareness for cat and dog adoptions, fostering, vaccinations and education. COMMUNITY Milford Mentoring Program a Success by Bryan Shupe Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crabs to be held on May 21 Staff Report The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife facility, will host “Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crabs,” its second-annual festival celebrating the spring spectacle of migrating shorebirds and spawning horseshoe crabs, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the center and the Slaughter Beach Fire Hall in Slaughter Beach. Admission is free. The festivities will feature children’s games, music, crafts and vendors, food and a variety of fun and educational activities at eco-stations set up on the grounds. Visitors will have great viewing opportunities from the center’s large deck to check out migrating shorebirds including the Red Knot. Guides will be on hand to help identify the birds, which depend on horseshoe crab eggs to help fuel their 9,000-mile journey. In addition, special presentations on topics such as birding, horseshoe crabs and shipbuilding will be presented throughout the day at the fire hall. Parking will be available at the public boat ramp, with shuttles running to the center throughout the day. Parking will also be available at the fire hall. The festival will be held rain or shine. The celebration will continue from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Slaughter Beach Fire Hall with a fundraiser by the Friends of the DuPont Nature Center. Tickets are $35 each or $60 per couple. The Milford Mentoring Business Program held its spring 2011 recognition event on Thursday, April 14 at the Georgia House in downtown Milford. Program participants included students Chantay Harmon, Zach Huk, Aj Ibarola, Olivia Jester, Trevor Mullane, Ian Passwaters and Neil Shah. Mentors of the program included Teri Carter, Carmen Kemper, Kevin Reading and Cortez Vann. Diane Laird, State Coordinator for Downtown Delaware, a program of the Delaware Economic Development Office welcomed the students and mentors to the first ever Milford Business Mentoring Program (MBMP) recognition event. The MBMP is a new initiative to Delaware established to connect aspiring high school entrepreneurs with small business owners in downtown More on page 12 Ross Elementary is Keeping Busy by Bryan Shupe ROSS CARNIVAL On April 9th Ross Elementary held its annual Ross Carnival. This year they incorporated a “Pirate” theme. As part of the festivities students were able to “Walk the Plank” on a model pirate ship, take their pictures as a pirate, they were treated to a Magician and a Local Juggler, were able to play many games and participate in a variety of activities. Visitors could have their nails done and their faces painted. There was food, silent auctions, the book fair, and of course there was great music by SoundSations. HEIFER INTERNATIONAL Students in Mrs. Zeveney’s, Mrs. Stone’s, and Mrs. Muir’s third grade classes recently held a Bake Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Heifer International Foundation, an organization to assist needy families in third world countries. It was an extension activity that developed from the story “Beatrice’s Goat” by Page McBrier which is part of their reading series. They were able to raise over $360 for their one day lunch time effort. The proceeds will purchase a goat, a sheep, a trio of bunnies, a flock of geese, a flock of chicks and a flock of ducks! NEHS News The National Elementary Honor Society at Lulu Ross, under the advisement of Mr. Jay Lingo, recently participated in a service activity to raise money for the National Leukemia Foundation. In 3 weeks, Ross students and staff collected $2,865.99 for the Delaware chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and another $288.01 for the Hayes family in honor of our local hero battling leukemia, Saylor Hayes. Congratulations to Mrs. Heimbaugh’s class for raising the most money overall, an amazing $425.34! Mrs. Corder’s class was close behind, collecting $333.43! Both classes will receive a gold pennant for raising over $300.00. There were also 10 classes who raised over $100.00 and will each receive a bronze pennant – Gagne, Harman, Mitchell, Morgan, Nichols, Muir, Stone, Favoroso, Stump and Yost! The generosity of our staff and students never ceases to amaze me. Thanks again for your support of this worthwhile project. WESLEY COLLEGE Recently several students from Ross Elementary received a visit from the Football Coaches and wrestlers from Wesley College. The visit was put together by Mr. Richard Biscayart as part of a mentoring effort to provide these young boys with incentives to maintain good grades and appropriate behaviors as they proceed through their school years. Pictured from left to right are Coach Mike Drass , Mr. Craig Warrington, Shi’Kai Chandler, player Devar Robinson, Rayshawn Hack, Principal, Dr. Sylvia Henderson, Marcus Benton, player Tim Putman, Jaysem Vasquez, Coach Chip Knapp , and Mr. Richard Biscayart. ROSS FIELD TRIP The fifth grade classes at Ross Elementary traveled to Gettysburg, PA on Friday, April 9th. As a culminating activity to a study on the Civil War they toured the battlefields at Gettysburg. Students participated in a reenactment of the three day battle as well as visiting the museum and taking in the Cyclorama presentation of the battle. It was an exceptional trip. ! M dLive.com r fo il M t a s s o R m o fr ore photos MENTORING from page 10 Milford. Conceived by Janice Neiman, an Americorp VISTA with the Delaware Development Office, the program was created to support the entrepreneurial environment that the State of Delaware is building by engaging young students during the years where they begin to choose their career paths. “This program is designed to help cultivate entrepreneurism at a young age. DEDO choose Milford because of the great business classes at the high school and a downtown that is full of merchants who give back to the community,” stated Janice Neiman, Volunteer Development & Outreach Specialist for DEDO. Ken Anderson, Director of the DEDO’s Entrepreneurial and Small Business Support Unit, was the guest speaker for the evening. He is responsible for building the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the State of Delaware by attracting, creating and expanding small business opportunities. Ken also manages the State of Delaware’s Emerging Technology Center, hosts the DE ETC Boot Camp and Business Plan Competition and was a guest speaker throughout the Milford Business Mentoring Program. Students of the 2011 MBMP program, that was launched in spring, spent hours in the conference room of Davis, Bowen & Friedel engaging in discussion with business professionals who have experience in the world of entrepreneurism. One such professional was T. Michael Nally at the firm of Davis, Bowen & Friedel who is currently owner of Lead Your Way Solutions, a leadership development program that enables people and organizations to reach their full potential and reach transformational goals. Mike spoke to the students about identifying market trends, adaptability, self-knowledge and resourcefulness. He encouraged them to find what it is that they have a passion for and look for ways to create opportunities to enhance that passion. Students received a framed certificate for their accomplishments but more importantly a greater sense of what being an entrepreneur truly means. The Milford Mentoring Program will continue next fall under the direction of the Delaware Economic Development Office. Any students or business wanting to participate are encouraged to contact Janice Neiman at 302-6726836 or [email protected]. 8th Annual Bug & Bud Festival Scheduled for April 30 by Bryan Shupe On, Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., the City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department and Downtown Milford, Inc. invite you to join the fun at the 8th Annual Bug & Bud Festival along the Mispillion Riverwalk in historic downtown Milford, Delaware. Expected to attract more than 7,000 visitors this year, the 8th Bug & Bud Festival serves as a celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Milford’s designation as a Tree City U.S.A. and Milford’s role in the ladybug’s designation as the State Bug of Delaware. Festivities throughout the day include vendors and downtown businesses, Kid’s Korner in Bicentennial Park,Native, hardwood tree giveaway at Arbor Booth along Riverwalk Mispillion, Bass Fishing Club Youth Fishing Contest,Nature and “green-themed” booths open along the Riverwalk, Displays and interpretative activities presented by Abbott’s Mill, Marine Education & Research, and Friends of Prime Hook, U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary display along the Riverwalk, Children’s Art Show and other activities in the Milford Library and open food court. The schedule of events is as follows: 6:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Festival set-up and vendors arrival to sites 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Information booth open with most up-to-date schedule 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Stand Up Paddle Boarding ($5 per person) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eagle 97.7 live radio remote, North Walnut Street 9:45 a.m. Bug & Bud Festival Costume Walking Parade to organize in parking lot adjacent to Riverwalk at corner of Church and NE Front Streets 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Chalk Art Contest on Park Ave. 10:00 a.m. Bug & Bud Festival Costume Walking Parade kicks off; parade to follow the Riverwalk to main entertainment stage, led by the Festival Band under direction of Kay Meade 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Boat Dock open – free paddle boats, for-fee Paddle Board Paddling and free Remote Control boats 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Milford Museum Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fur-Baby Boutique Grand Opening 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins at the Library Amphitheater 11:00 a.m. – Noon Entertainment begins with Community Band Noon – 4:00 p.m. Entertainment Continues With New Outstanding Performances Every Half Hour 8:00 p.m. 2nd Street Players spring comedy, Greater Tuna; tickets: $17.00 **All events, activities, locations & times subject to change Rain or shine and free of charge, don’t miss this “over-thetop” outdoor festival. Come listen to some great music, eat some great food, cruise in a lady bug paddle boat, don your lady bug costume for the parade, shop local and most important of all, think ladybug. “We are delighted, once again, to work with the City of Milford Parks and Recreation Department to bring such a delightful event to the Milford community,” said Irv Ambrose, Downtown Milford, Inc. Board President. For more information, contact the Downtown Milford, Inc. office at 302-839-1180 or visit www.downtownmilford.org and follow the festival links. Community Briefs Dave Kenton - Senior Advisor 34634 Bay Crossing Blvd. Lewes, DE 19958 302.227.0768 office | 302.745-7600 Cell [email protected] | www.Dave.Kenton.com -- A “Musical Storybook” Captivates Its Young Audience by Lisa Fitzgerald Every parent knows that children love being mesmerized by a master storyteller. And children also love to hear talented musicians perform in a live setting. On Saturday, April 16, local children who attended a “Musical Storybook” were treated to both. The Milford Branch of the Delaware Music School, located on Walnut Street, held the 3 p.m. performance in its concert hall. The hall was nearly full of children ranging in age from three to twelve and their parents. First, violinist Kate Ransom educated the students briefly about the mechanics of playing a violin and a piano, and then the story time began. While narrative Michael Larkin used lively intonation to tell the familiar children’s story of Ferdinand the Bull, Kate used her violin to skillfully illustrate some of the events in the story with varying chords and tempos. Mispillion Marina –Rt. 1 Milford ByPass 65 acres –C-3 land & 92 slip marina with access to Delaware Bay—$10,000,000 Oak Orchard—General Residential 60 acs. Public water & sewer at site. Expired approval for 196 lots. $4,500,000 Blue Hen Lines—6 acres –Rt. 14 Milford Office & Shop complex with parking area. Subdivision is an option. BG $2,000,000 Bayview Inn & Tavern—Bowers Beach Turnkey Tavern with On/Off License and food & two Mobile Homes $499,000 Cedar Creek Bait & Tackle—1.8 acs. Campground & Boat Storage—Store and Owner’s home attached—$395,000 Fork Landing Community—Milford Capstone Homes$179,000-$249,000 Commercial Home-Office – Harbeson Rt. 9— 1.09 acres –C-1 zoned—Two Outbuildings $499,000 Bridgeville –Rt. 13 Commercial Parcel 90-acs. Annexed with water & sewer. Frontage of 2,000 ft. on Rt. 13 -$4,200,000 Next the narrator delved into the story of Peter and the Wolf. During that story, he was assisted by Jennifer Chen and Richard Gangwisch on the piano. They duo played “for piano four hands” meaning that both of them played with both hands for the duration of the story. Playing rapidly, they injected a new energy into the familiar story. It was unique to be able to listen to storytelling and music used in tandem for such an enjoyable listening experience. Everyone seemed to enjoy the hour-long performance. The Delaware Music School has a branch in Wilmington and one downstate in Milford. They offer private lessons for students of all ages, as well as community events such as “A Musical Storybook.” They have an upcoming free Master Class Guitar Performance by Matthew Lavanish on June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Milford Branch. Visit their website at www. musicschoolofdelaware.org for more information. Continued on next page... Turn-key Restaurant Milford —Rehoboth Blvd. -Cape Cod home attached. Formerly Library Square Café— $340,000 Bowers Beach Home— $169,900 New Construction—Public sewer & water Two Lots Available— $40,000 each Harbeson 5-ac. Commercial Site—C-1 Adjacent to “Trails of Beaver Creek” and Rt. 5. Sewer & Water $900,000 Doublewide Mfg. Home + 6 acres - 40X80 metal garage—Lincoln $155,900 Flower Market at Silver Hill, April 30 Plan to attend the Flower Market at Silver Hill (Parson Thorne Mansion, 501 NW Front Street, Milford) on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. . Art, antiques, plants and flowers as well as food will be available for lucky shoppers. Admission is $1. All proceeds benefit the gardens at ParsonThorne Mansion in Milford. Selected dealers will be selling antiques and collectibles for the garden. Perennials, annuals, houseplants and gardening supplies will all be for sale and an art show will be open for viewing inside the historic mansion. The event is sponsored by Milford Historical Society, Mispillion Art League and the Milford Garden Club. For more information email [email protected] and follow the event at Parson Thorne on TWITTER. __ Mispillion Bridge will be Closed to Traffic The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has scheduled bridge painting for the bridge over the Mispillion River in Milford along Rehoboth Boulevard. The project will begin on Monday, April 25 and end Friday, June 10. The painting includes the removal of the existing paint material and priming/recoating with a lead-free paint on the steel bridge. The contractor for these improvements is Marinis Brothers, Inc. of New Castle, Delaware. The bridge will be closed with traffic detoured for the duration of this work. Motorists will be rerouted to North Rehoboth Boulevard onto Route 36/Cedar Beach Road to Route 1 to Northeast Front Street and return to North Rehoboth Boulevard.Motorists should drive with caution, slow down in work zones, and never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. Project Will Require Nighttime Lane Closures The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that a rehabilitation project will begin on Route 1 between north of Murderkill Bridge near Frederica to Tub Mill Pond Road scheduled to begin on Monday, April 18 and scheduled to end on or about Monday, July 11, pending weather. To lessen impact on commuter traffic, all work will be limited to night hours. Intermittent lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday Route 1 southbound between north of Murderkill Bridge to Tub Mill Pond Road Intermittent lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday Route 1 northbound between Milford Neck Road to north of Murderkill Bridge Work will consist of concrete patching, ultra thin hot mix overlay to prolong the structural integrity of the existing concrete pavement, and a surface overlay to provide a durable pavement that will improve the ride quality and efficiently extend the life of the roadway at minimal cost. During holidays and special events, when traffic volumes are expected to greatly increase, work restrictions will be imposed to minimize impacts on the traveling public. Motorists are advised to slow down in work zones and expect delays. SPORTS DSC to Host Youth Sports Player Development Seminar Staff Report The Delaware Sports Commission (DSC) is offering a youth sports player development seminar geared towards youth sports administrators on Wednesday, April 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the AmericInn® located at 699 N. Dupont Boulevard in Milford, Delaware. The seminar is free of charge and is entitled, “Current Trends in Player Development: Moving the Youth Athlete to the Next Level.” “Coaching youth sports and positioning young athletes for future success can be a very rewarding experience,” says Matthew Sparks, Executive Director of the Delaware Sports Commission. “Keeping up with the latest trends, challenges and best practices can go a long way to properly prepare athletes to compete at all levels of competition.” Youth sports administrators will learn best practices vital for player development and how best to prepare young athletes for the increasingly competitive world of athletics. Considered one of the most highly qualified sport club management experts in the country, Dr. Matthew Robinson is the keynote speaker and will convey recent trends in player development, the state of athlete development and the role of the coach in each stage, and an introduction of guided play and deliberate practice in athletic development. Dr. Matthew Robinson is the Co-Director of the International Coaching Enrichment Certification Program (ICECP). Dr. Robinson is also a Professor at the University of Delaware and serves as the Director of Management Education of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Dr. Robinson is actively involved with many international sports initiatives including working with the U.S. Olympic Committee and is the renowned author of a successful sports management book entitled, “Profiles of Sport Industry Professionals: The People Who make the Games Happen and Sport Club Management,” and over 25 articles. Additionally, Dr. Robinson has imparted over 100 worldwide scholarly and professional presentations. To register for this free-of-charge seminar, youth sports administrators should contact Matthew Sparks at [email protected]. Track Defeats Smyrna and Caesar Rodney by Kari Elzey All The News, Condensed For You Delivered By Email Every Weekday CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO The Milford High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams overcame the odds, despite the inclement weather lately, to defeat Smyrna and Caesar Rodney April 13, as well as Dover and Polytech on April 15 to improve their record to 6-0. “The last few meets had horrible weather,” said sophomore Alexis Groce. “But there were good races by most people.” On Tuesday’s meet, Ryan Thomas pulled out a career-best to win triple jump, while Shane Letthand and Dawan Smith went 1-2 in the 200. Carl Richardson, Steve Eshelman and Henry Phalen swept the 3200 meters and the 1600-meter relay team of Isaiah Brown, Josh Johnson, Bryson Cartwright and Taiwan Savage claimed the relay win to close out a 78-68 win over CR. The boys also topped Smyrna, 115-30. claimed necessary wins in their events knocking off Caesar Rodney and Smyrna. The girls topped CR, 9154, and Smyrna, 115-26. In Friday’s meet against Dover and Polytech, Thomas again won triple jump then vaulted new heights to qualify for states and take the win, while Keyanna Winder won long jump, triple jump and 100-meter hurdles to lead the girls. The boys beat Dover, 87-59, and Polytech, 105-41, while the girls won, 90-52, and 95-50, respectively. Isaiah Brown and Bryson Cartwright each scored individual wins and two relay wins, while Phil Shorts and Shane Letthand won the 400 and 200. For the girls, Shekinah Brown, Tyesha Bowman, Destiny Sivels, Alexis Groce, Molly Bliss, Kelsey Cabrera and Kesline Beaucejour all scored wins in their events. “The teamwork lately has been outstanding and we have really become a family,” said junior Michael Doughty. “Everyone on the team has done their part to keep this miraculous season going.” “In the last two meets, I feel that Milford has come together as a team and overcome many obstacles,” said Doughty. “The best part was coming away from both meets still undefeated.” On the girls’ side, Molly Bliss took wins in the 1600 and 800 meters, while Alexis Groce, Keyanna Winder, Shekinah Brown, Destiny Sivels, Tyesha Bowman, Aaliyah Davis Kesline Beaucejour and Kelsey Cabrera The Bucs claimed six more state qualifications and two provisional qualifications within the last two meets. Both teams take on Laurel and Sussex Central at home April 19. Girls’ Soccer Continues to Win on Road by Blake Tuttle The Milford High School girls’ soccer team spent a week on the road squaring off with Laurel and Woodbridge. Milford entered the week with a streak of three straight shutouts and added another with a 2-0 win over Laurel before rallying past Woodbridge, 4-1. Versus Laurel, Milford squeaked by the winless Bulldogs without leading goal scorer Bekah Yanacek who sat out with a knee injury. The game, in jeopardy due to strong storms to the west, started with a 0-0 first half that saw Laurel with multiple opportunities to score all shut down by sophomore goalkeeper Brooke Hughes. Halftime changed the trend for Milford, and as the rain began, so did Milford’s attack. Midway through the second half, Laurel committed a hand ball, awarding Milford a penalty kick. Junior midfielder Stefanie Clendaniel placed the kick low and to a corner to sneak it by Laurel’s goalkeeper. Milford’s attack continued for the rest of the second half, so much so that Hughes never even touched the ball. Senior forward Morgan Anton added a goal for Milford after having one taken away on a official’s call early in the half. The 2-0 lead would be enough for Milford to record a fourth straight shutout victory. Milford’s streak of shutouts would come to an end early against Wood- bridge as the Raiders went up quickly, 1-0. The Bucs responded, though, and rallied for the win. After a goal by senior Sarah Holbruner, the half ended tied at one. The second half yet again turned the game around for Milford starting with a goal by sophomore Kira Byler, who nailed a shot from thirty yards out over the head of the Raiders’ goalie. Later in the half, both Anton and Holbruner added a goal to close the scoring. At 6-3 on the season, the Bucs have only allowed seven goals through nine games. Next week, the team will play host to Cape Henlopen on Tuesday. Milford’s junior varsity defeated Woodbridge, 6-0. Freshmen Amy Wilson and Dina Sefiane both scored two goals, with freshman Mia FabresParker and junior Lindsay Winckoski adding one goal apiece. The JV record now stands at 3-2-3 on the season. The team has allowed just three goals in eight games. Golf Teams’ Bid for States Looks Promising by Caleb Primos Keeping up very well with the success of many of the Milford High’s spring sports teams, the varsity golf team has dominated in most of its matches this season. The Bucs (6-2) have only suffered a loss to Caesar Rodney and a five-stroke defeat to Cape Henlopen, and most of their wins have been lop-sided. The Bucs have been led by seniors Michael Pyne, Will Naumann, Mark Kosirowski and Brandon Nelson, and juniors Ethan Reichold and Jarred Geyer. Kosirowski believes that the solid team play will enable the Bucs to make states as a squad. “Our team didn’t lose many people, but a lot of other teams lost a lot of seniors around the state,” said Kosirowski. This year the Bucs have not had trouble filling in for last year’s loss of senior Jarret Sproul. Firstyear golfer Pyne, who played baseball for the past three seasons, stands as one of the several golfers who have stepped in. Meanwhile, Kosirowski believes that the loss to Caesar Rodney taught the whole team that “if Milford wants to be an elite team, we must play as good as Caesar Rodney.” The team has been doing its best to live up to this expectation and hopes the current winning streak will carry them through to the end of the season. Kosirowski believes the team “should win out.” With the end of the season fast approaching, the Bucs need to make sure that they keep on track, especially for their match against Red Lion which will be played on Wednesday, April 20. Kosirowski believes that these will be the toughest golfers that they will face until the Henlopen Conference and state tournaments on Tuesday, May 24 and May 31 and June 1, respectively. Boys’ Tennis Win Seventh Overall Match by Caleb Primos The Milford High School boys’ tennis team continued to surpass its recent history, winning its seventh overall match for the season this past week. The boys shut out Sussex Central, 5-0, with straight-set wins from all the varsity players. The Milford boys will travel to Sussex Central on Monday, April 18 to play the Golden Knights again and to try to secure a winning season. If the Bucs can win on Monday and again on Wednesday against Cape Henlopen, who they beat earlier in the season, they will head into spring break with a 9-3 record. Junior Kirk Anderson says that he couldn’t be happier with how the team is playing. “We have surpassed my expectations,” said Anderson. “I didn’t expect us to be this good.” For the team’s seniors, the wins so far have been enjoyable. First singles player Kane Rothermel, second singles player Caleb Primos, first doubles player Trent Summers, second soubles player Jeremy Schuler and exhibition player Neil Shah round out the seniors. The seniors also want to make sure that first-year head coach Timothy Parks has a memorable season. Anderson believes that Coach Parks stands as one of the biggest reasons that the Milford boys are doing so well this season, along with the fact that most of varsity has been on the team for the past three years. Anderson remains confident that the Bucs will “finish the regular season with a winning record, do well at conferences, and do their best.” Softball Has Tough Week by Kari Elzey The Milford High School softball team had a tough week, losing 10-0 to Easton on April 1and 12-2 to Sussex Tech on April 14. “Our last few games were okay,” said junior Savannah Becker. “But they are done and over with. The team is putting that behind us and looking forward to our next game against Caesar Rodney.” Matching up against Easton, the Bucs committed five errors and posted just two hits. While facing the Ravens, Alyssa Sanders and Katherine Richard each had a double amongst the Bucs’ five total hits. “We have the same standout players we have had all season long,” said Becker. “We are a young team. As soon as we gel and get used to playing together, everyone will see improvement.” The Bucs (3-6) will face Caesar Rodney (3-5) on April 18 at Caesar Rodney.