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The Milford Review powered by: October 2, 2012 The News Of The Week for Greater Milford, Delaware U.S. Senator Coons Visits Milford By Terry Rogers U.S. Senator Chris Coons visited Milford last week, including stops at Home of the Brave and Milford Nemours Pediatrics. BUCS FIGHT VALIANTLY; FALL TO KNIGHTS The Milford High Bucs football team scored early, but eventually found itself overpowered by Sussex Central, losing 42-10 Friday night and falling to 2-2 with a matchup against Cape Henlopen looming this Friday night. Photos and story on page 18. Photo by Kevin Eickman. On Wednesday, September 26, Home of the Brave welcomed Senator Coons, answering his questions about the program and taking him on a tour of the facilities at their Sharp’s Road center for homeless veterans. Senator Coons learned the mission of the center, where veterans receive assistance to transition out of homelessness, and discussed issues facing the program at the federal level. The center is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. More on page 3 Rachel’s Challenge Inspires Milford Community By Bryan Shupe Rachel’s Challenge, a series of programs based on the writings and life of 17 yearold Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at Columbine High School in the 1999 tragedy, was presented to students of the Milford Central Academy, Milford Senior High School and the community at large on Monday, October 1. In addition to sharing Rachel’s journey through life and the tragic day of the Columbine shooting that took the lives of 12 More on page 2 Do You Enjoy Our Digital Newspaper? Click Here To Get Your Free Subscription! RACHEL’S CHALLENGE from page 1 individuals, the group shared five challenges for students to make Milford School District and the community a safer and more pleasant place to live. Rachel’s Challenge was started by Rachel’s dad and stepmom, Darrell and Sandy Scott, when they realized that the writings and drawings Rachel left behind had a very real impact on her classmates and friends. Reading through her essays and journals the family quickly realized that her writings could have a greater impact on students around the world. To date, this program has reached over 18 million people and research done by the group suggests that after participating in Rachel’s Challenge programs, students are more likely to intervene in a bullying incident in their school. “I really see this program as giving the students permission to be nice to each other,” commented Rachel’s Challenge motivational speaker J.B. “It has become cool to be mean to each other and hopefully this program will help students realize that they can start their own chain reaction of kindness and create an atmosphere of compassion.” Through Rachel Scott’s writings students were challenged to eliminate prejudice from their hearts, dream big, choose positive influences, speak with kindness and start their own chain reaction of kindness. Rachel lived these challenged by reaching out to individuals in her school that were new, bullied and disabled. She believed that by being nice to all people she came in contact with, a chain reaction would occur spreading kindness and compassion further than could be imagined. School Resource Officer Joey Melvin had the idea of presenting Rachel’s Challenge to students after being inspired by the program over a year ago. The message from the program stuck with Officer Melvin over the course of two school years and he felt that it must be shared with students districtwide. “To be honest it is frustrating continually telling students what not to do,” commented Officer Melvin. “Rachel’s Challenge encourages students and tells them positives things they can do to create a better environment for themselves and their peers.” According to the Rachel’s Challenge program their results have impacted classrooms around the world. They point to an elementary school in Texas that had 90% fewer disciplinary referrals in the months after a Rachel’s Challenge program was initiated and a high school in Illinois that experienced 84% fewer out-of-school suspensions to show just how inspiring Rachel’s message can be. In her own words, Rachel Scott summed up her philosophy on life and the purpose of the Rachel’s Challenge program. “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go.” Photo: Rachel Scott from rachelschallenge.org. COONS VISITS MILFORD from p. 1 Senator Coons met with Linda Boone, Executive Director of the facility, as well as David Markowitz, Vice-Chairman of the board and board members Bob Corsa and Les Stephens. Stephens is also one of the original eight founders of the facility. “The majority of our residents are placed here due to a domestic situation, such as divorce, and many arrive with zero or little income,” Boone explained to Senator Coons. “Unlike those returning after the Vietnam era, very few have substance abuse problems, but the majority of them are over age 50, making it difficult to place them in jobs.” Corsa explained that it is difficult to expect someone in their sixties that they must go to school to learn new skills. “Many of these guys have been homeless for a while, and as you can imagine, some of the older vets are resistant to change,” he told the Congressman. Home of the Brave strives to retrain the veterans housed in the shelter and place them in permanent employment positions. One of the missions of Home of the Brave is to open a women and children’s shelter in the area. Currently, there are very few shelters for homeless female veterans, many of whom also have small children. Home of the Brave US Senator Chris Coons reads to children at Milford Nemours Pediatrics. has located a home on Griffith’s Lake Road, and secured a mortgage, but the home has some structural problems that must be addressed before settlement, which was scheduled for late September. The organization has approached JP Morgan regarding a grant to help them complete the renovations and purchase the home, which would house six women veterans with children, providing them similar services offered at the Sharp’s Road shelter. One issue facing the organization is large cuts in federal funding, despite the federal government’s mission to end veteran homelessness by 2015. Continued on next page SHOP LOCAL! Allison’s Hallmark Shop 680 N. Dupont Hwy. Milford, DE 19963 (302) 422-3998 Personalized Service & Free Gift Wrapping COONS VISITS MILFORD from page 3 Cuts in funding at the federal level, however, have stalled expansion of existing veterans homes and the center learned that special needs grants for women and children ended in 2012, and may not be funded in 2013. “I am not sure how we are going to end veteran homelessness without expanding existing programs,” Senator Coons stated. He promised to look into the funding matter, and offered to provide any assistance he could to promote the newly developed action plan for Home of the Brave. “Culturally, we have a much more welcoming attitude toward returning veterans than we did after the Vietnam War, with parades and welcome celebrations for returning soldiers almost daily,” Senator Coons explained. “The reality is that we need to be sure we are offering our veterans what they need to survive when they return from serving our country.” On Thursday, Senator Coons visited Milford Nemours Pediatrics in Teal Plaza on North Dupont Highway, one of seven Nemours sites to participate in the Reach Out and Read program, which has doctors and nurses sending families home with books at each child wellness visit to encourage reading at home. Coons read three books to several children as part of the program. Senator Coons was greeted by Raina and Ryana Johnson, Valeris Robles, Zoe Layton, Andrew and Eden Baker, Cameron Simmons, Jayda Freeman, as well as Jayla and Jeane McLove. The children participated with the Senator as he read Lola Goes to the Library by Anna McQuinn and Rosalind Beardshaw and Book, Book, Book by Deborah Bruss and Tiphanie Beeke. They particularly enjoyed reading along with him as he read Five Little Monkeys Jumping On the Bed by Eileen Christelow. “Programs such as this one provide effective intervention and offer significant impact on student success,” Senator Coons said. The Reach Out and Read Program gives free books to children at each wellness visit, from age six months to five years, so that children can begin their own home library of up to ten new books. Siblings who attend doctor visits are also given free books to further support the program and doctors and nurses in the practice encourage parents to read aloud to their children in order to promote literacy at home. All funding to purchase the books is provided by the Nemours Foundation as all Nemours Pediatrics satellite locations will participate by 2013. The Milford office hands out approximately 3,000 books per year to patients as part of the program. CIS Introduces New Site Director By Bryan Shupe Barbecue & Catering Tim Hite has been introduced as the new Site Director for Communities in Schools at the Milford Central Academy. Starting the position at the beginning of this academic year, Mr. Hite has been working alongside the Milford School District to improve the areas of academics, attendance and discipline among students in 8th and 9th grade. Communities In Schools (CIS) helps develop a plan for local schools and individual children based on assessments and communications with those local schools. Currently their second year involved with the Milford School District, CIS acts as a point of contact for the schools to direct the most needed services for students. CIS focuses on dealing with issues in the community and among families so that the schools and children can focus on their school work. Hired by the Milford Central Academy last year as a Dean of Students, Mr. Hite has already built a foundation with children and has begun to build a community of engaged students. Specializing in Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Turkey Breast, Smoked Chicken Wings, BBQ Meatballs, Beer Brats & More (All Beef Products are Certified Angus) BOOK NOW !!!! Home or Away Tailgate Parties Upcoming Holiday Parties - Weddings Graduation Parties - Corporate Events Retirement Parties “Having a personal experience myself as a student that needed support when I was in school, I understand that some of these kids just need someone to be there for them and to listen to them,” stated Mr. Hite. “I want to give them that support and that individualized attention they need to succeed.” Continued on next page EVERYTHING IS HOMEMADE!!!! Let Us Take The Stress Out Of Cooking – We’ll Cook What You Want! Full Catering: Drop-Off, or Pick-Up 5% Of All Sales Go To Wounded Troops -- Call Butch or Linda Elzey (302) 632-0374 / (302) 542-5000 Facebook.com/troopsbbq.catering [email protected] With a mixture of public and private funding, Communities in Schools works closely with schools, social services, businesses and volunteers to get young people the things they need to learn and grow: mentors and tutors, after-school help, family services to stabilize the home. They use prominent members of the community to help students achieve these basic supports; increasing their ability to succeed and grow into productive adults. “This program is geared towards at-risk students and the first thing we can do is help keep them in school and interested in extracurricular activities,” commented Mr. Hite. “We are engaged with the students to learn the reasons behind why they are late or absent from school or have behavioral problems.” By creating a consistent, positive presence in their every day lives, the students will develop the ability to improve their performances in these areas. The Communities in Schools Program hopes to expand the number of targeted students to double the size of the current group. School-wide preventative programs will be put into place to help the entire students body at the Central Academy. Presidents of Communities in Schools, Jim Purcell, hopes that the success of the program in the Central Academy will result in an expansion of its services to students across the Milford School District in future years. “Tim understands the culture of the Milford Central Academy and has a great rapport with the students there ,” commented Jim Purcell, President of Communities In Schools. “Mentoring and community service projects are a top priority this year as we expand our partnership with the schools and the community.” Open To The Public Formerly Shawnee Country Club 6152 S. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, DE Live & ic Mus ies! b Free Our NEW Monthly 2nd Friday Night Dinners Start On October 12th Join Us On Our Special Night Happy Hour Specials & “Freebies” from 5:00-7:00 Live Entertainment by Capt. 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Currently we are carrying Body Butter - Body Wash - Hand Creme - Nourishing Lotion - Facial Wipes - A Gift Set which includes (Hand Creme - Body Scrub and Body Butter) - A Gift Set which includes (Nourishing Lotion - Hand Wash and a Sink Caddy). We hope to be carrying Shampoo, Conditioner and Lip Balm very soon. Each item has three soothing and clean smelling fragrances: Orange Ginger - Eucalyptus Rosemary Mint - Lavender. FIND IT All Downtown Our NEW Bath and Body Products line has NO Parabens - NO SLS/SLES - NO Phthalates - NO Artificial Dyes - NO Petrochemicals - NO Animal Testing! A percentage of the proceeds from this line will go directly to the Susan G. Koman Foundation to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. 20% off your purchase with the purchase of any Natural Inspirations Bath and Body product over $15.00 ! This offer is available from October 1st to October 31, 2012. Percentages will be taken off at the point of purchase - this offer does not include shipping costs. Help us in the fight and support this great cause...For more information you can reach the LadyBug Shop at 302-422-5470. MMS Student To Play Lead Role In Wesley’s Opera By Kristen Gloss “It takes something special,” said Milford Middle School choir director Andrea Davis. “Jazmyne has what it takes to be special.” Jazmyne Marino, a MMS eighth grader, will not only be the youngest singer and actress in the Christmas opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” but also the only grade school student in the cast. The cast will feature college students and faculty as well as professional opera singers from Philadelphia. “The goal of the opera, put on by the Wesley College music department and the Arts and Culture committee, is to expose children to the arts and build appreciation by offering shows free of charge,” opera director and Wesley College professor James Wilson said. Marino contributes to this goal by giving 100 percent into everything she does and her own desire to inspire others to try singing too. “It’s a great opportunity for Milford to be able to get behind the arts community,” said Choir Director Andrea Davis. “Now we have the opportunity to get outside of the city and show the rest of the state our arts.” Continued on next page Jazmyne has been working on her singing since she entered the sixth grade choir directed by Davis; however, she has never acted before. Despite the lack of prior experience, she will face the challenge of having the leading role, Amahl, in the opera with skill and natural talent. “She can act and take directions quickly, and she has the vocal range,” said Wilson. “It’s not an easy thing for a 12-year-old to do.” The part of Amahl is usually played by a young soprano and requires the singer to be able to hit many high notes, said Wilson. When Marino tried out, she did the acting and focused on it alone. This allowed her to hit the high notes without stressing about it. Marino has been learning the music for her leading role on her own by practicing every week for an hour since the start of school in August with Davis. “From practice, I have been able to make my words sound clearer and hit notes that I had trouble with,” said Marino. “It’s challenging trying the acting part while singing.” Patrick Quality Assurance Specialist. Takes running in stride. Lost 60 lbs. since weight-loss surgery. Rehearsals with the whole cast will begin October 29. After all of the preparation, the opera will open on Thursday, November 29th in the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts in Dover.; it is free of charge. All schools are invited to send as many students as they would like to the 10:30 am shows. The general public can see the opera at 7:00 pm. Our surgical weight-loss program is giving people their lives back. 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Learn more about our weight-loss surgical procedures at www.bayhealth.org/weightloss. Or call our program coordinator at 302-430-5135. KENT GENERAL | MILFORD MEMORIAL www.bayhealth.org Ribbon Cap Club Continues To Raise Cancer Awarness By Bryan Shupe Milford resident Cindy Canevari, founder of the Ribbon Cap Club, a not for profit organization committed to helping cancer patients and their families, will be on hand at the Blooming Boutique on Saturday, October 6 in Lewes in an effort to increase cancer awareness in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October. “As a breast and bladder cancer survivor, I underwent two mastectomies, three tumors removed from my bladder, chemotherapy, radiation and a biopsy of my tongue,” states Canevari. “There was a great deal of trauma surrounding my medical issues. When I went through chemo, the side effects left me feeling powerless, fearful, exhausted and bald.” What is now known as the Ribbon Cap Club was started simply by the kindness of a single stranger. Cindy’s girlfriend from Connecticut, Joan, saw a woman wearing a feminine baseball cap adorned with a ribbon and thought that the hat would be a perfect gift for Cindy during her struggle dealing with the effects of chemotherapy. Joan explained Cindy’s medical condition and Cindy Canevari, founder of the Ribbon Cap Club, and nieces Stella Cisick age 7 (left) and Josie Cisick age 8. asked the woman where the cap had been purchased. In an act of pure selflessness the stranger removed her cap, handed it to Joan and asked her to give it to Cindy. During the next few months of radiation treatment Cindy described that hat as giving her strength to push forward. Continued on next page “I wore that cap to my next chemo session and everyone loved it,” commented Cindy. “I felt pretty when I wore that cap. I really did up my make-up and dressed to match the cap. I wrote a thank you note to B.J., the stranger, thanking her for her gift and two weeks later received eight more hats from her with a note telling me to pass them on to other women that need to be uplifted.” To date the Ribbon Cap Club has been able to donate about $50,000 to organizations dedicated to fighting cancer. The organization offers an array of colors for caps from pink to black, white to navy, and red to purple and now autumn colors. “The ribbon caps are not just for cancer patients. This is a great way for any woman to purchase a ribbon cap and look stylish and fun, and know proceeds are going for such a good cause,” commented Cindy. Canevari is also the Delaware State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In this volunteer role, Canevari travels throughout the state to speak about the importance of our elected officials keeping cancer a national, state and local priority. In addition to answering questions about her journey through cancer, Canevari will offer information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the American Cancer Society’s 5K run/3 mile fundrais- ing walk on Sunday, October 21 at Delaware Technical and Community College Owens Campus, Route 18 in Georgetown. Throughout October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, the Blooming Boutique stores are offering a fundraising special. For every customer who spends $125 in purchases, all Blooming Boutiques will donates $5.00 to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the customer will receive a pink raffia tote bag for free as a thank you. In addition to the downtown Milford location, Blooming Boutique is located in Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Lewes. Foundation Seeks To Prevent Causes of Bullying, Suicide By Bryan Shupe Six local young professionals have joined together to create the Joseph Patrick Fabber Memorial Foundation in an effort to raise awareness and prevention of suicide, bullying and the importance of making healthy life choices. After his brother fell victim to suicide, Michael Fabber decided that his brother’s legacy would be decided by the education Michael could bring to others dealing with similar circumstances. By promoting confidence in children at all stages of life, the Joseph Patrick Fabber Memorial Foundation (JPFMF) commits to encouraging healthy life choices and decreases the chances of involvement in bullying and drug and alcohol abuse. Friends Michael Fabber, Alex McClure, Jeff Peet, Allison Peet, Morgan Whalen and Chelsea Carlisle have began JPFMF to teach kids about self-worth, choices and tolerance in their everyday lives. The teams believes that these three positive actions can shape a child’s life from a very early stage and create a foundation of positive experiences from where kids can draw from. “Currently the organization is focusing on younger children and preparing them for the future but we would like to become more than just a prep program,” commented Michael Fabber, Executive Director of JPFMF. “We will focus on kicking bullying out of the classroom at the elementary and middle school levels and want to host JPFMF presentations in high schools, colleges and businesses in the region.” Acknowledging that the problems that foster bullying and suicide start at an early age in child- hood development, JPFMF is promoting Reading Enthusiasm in PreSchool to engage children in learning before they reach school. The program, which is guided by teachers and parents, builds confidence through teaching children letters, numbers and color recognition. In addition to building confidence it creates a framework of parental involvement, preparing both child and parent for the years ahead. “As an elementary school teacher, reaching out to others is a priority of mine,” commented Allison Peet, Education Program Director for JPFMF. “[This program] allows me to reach out further than my own classroom. It provides me the opportunity to touch the lives of others, while supplying them with the tools necessary to build a solid foundation for their education.” Concentrating on the three positive actions of self-worth, choices and tolerance JPFMF looks to help build a new generation of students that are confident in their own ability to succeed. To help further develop the foundation, JPFMF will be hosting their First Annual Golf Classic on Monday, October 22 at The Rookery South in Milton, Delaware. Teams and individuals and businesses interested in sponsoring the event can sign up by contacting the Director of Fundraising and Events, Morgan Whalen at [email protected]. For more information on the Joseph Patrick Fabber Memorial Foundation and how to get involved visit www. jpfmf.com. 239 NE Front St., Milford A Full-Service Facility: Cardio Equipment Free Weights Hammer Strength & Cybex Spinning - Yoga - Zumba And Much More! Click Here to Learn More At: extremetotalfitness.com Back to School with MLIVE University Brewology 101 Saturday, October 20 11am at Abbott’s Grill Students will take private tours of Fordham Brewing Company and Old Dominion Brewing Company in Dover, DE & DogFish Head Craft Brew Ales in Milton, DE. Swag bags and discounts at each brewery will be provided to all that attend. Class size is limited to 20 students so reserve your seat quickly! Tuition is just $25. Contact Bryan at [email protected] for tickets. Whether your an undergrad or a beer aficionado, this is a prerequisite for all students enrolled in MLIVE University. Upperclassmen only - 21 years old and up. M MILFORDLIVE.COM Baird Named Sussex Conservation District Coordinator Staff Report The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) has named David Baird of Milford as the new District Coordinator, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the District. “The Board of Supervisors is excited to have Dave on board,” said SCD Chairman Bill Vanderwende, “and we are looking forward to the direction in which he will be leading the District.” Baird is a graduate of East Carolina University and earned his MPA from the University of Baltimore. As former city manager of Georgetown and Milford, Baird has become very familiar with SCD operations. In addition to his local government experience, Baird also is well versed in the areas of public policy, regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, land use/ zoning, financial management and budgeting, conservation efforts, public works, economic development, strategic planning, and community relations. Baird has also been very active serving with several organizations including the Delaware Rural Water Association (DRWA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) where he serves as a member of the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and as chairman of the Legislative Committee. David Baird “I thank the Board of Supervisors for their confidence in my abilities,” said Baird. “I look forward to working with the District’s cooperators and partners and the District staff in the stewardship of Sussex County’s soil and water resources.” Baird will officially assume his new duties effective Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. For more information on the Sussex Conservation District and their programs, please visit www.sussexconservation.org or call 302856-3990, ext. 3. Milford Art Stroll By Anne Jenkins Milford’s growing art scene will be honored with a visit Thursday, October 4 by Governor Jack Markell to Angelucci Gallery at 8.30 a.m. and First State Academy of Dance at 9.00 a.m. ‘Arts means Business’ conference in Dover, hosted by Delaware Arts Alliance and Delaware Division of the Arts is on October 2 with Governor and First Lady Markell and Nina Ozlu from Americans for the Arts as guest speakers. Carrying the banner for Milford will be Lee Nelson, Executive Director of Downtown Milford Inc., Scott Angelucci of Angelucci Gallery, Anne Jenkins of Anne Jenkins Art Gallery and Cathy Walls from Mispillion Art League. Here’s a round up of October’s arts events in town – enjoy: Angelucci Fine Woodworking & Stained Glass Studio & Artists Gallery presents “Fall-ing in Love with Art” new show opens with an artist reception Friday, October 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The weekly art demonstrations continue on Saturdays 10:00 am – noon at 4 Park Avenue. Call (302) 4224533 http://www.angeluccifinewood-stainedglass. blogspot.com Anne Jenkins Art Gallery presents “The Vukuzakhe Project.” This is a collaboration art project with an AIDS Orphans Support Group in South Africa featuring a limited series of large paintings and fabric landscapes at 127 NW Front St. (302) 393-6629 http://annejenkinsart.com and http://facebook. com/annejenkinsartgallery Hidden Gem Boutique on SW Front Street features the works of local artists – stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood! Hours Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/TheHiddenGemBoutique Milford Community Band’s calendar is chock full with Oktoberfest events around the state. The German Oompah Band performs An Evening of Polkas and Waltzes on Thursday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m. For their full schedule see http://milfordcommunityband.org or call Joe Lear at (302) 422-6304 for more info. Milford Art Stroll a self-guided studio & art tour. Check out the website to plan a visit – there’s a new map to print out and follow a route of your choice. It’s exciting as more arts related businesses open or are due to open soon. Enjoy the music, the dance, the theatre, the sculptures, pottery, paintings and the yummy culinary arts right here in your hometown. http://MilfordArtStroll.com Mispillion Art League Gallery (MAL) presents “9th Annual Members Show” with a reception on Friday, October 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Show runs through November 17. Third Thursday at MAL on October 18 is Social-bring a friend night from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. 5 N. Walnut St http://mispillionarts.org and https:// www.facebook.com/MispillionArts Thanks for supporting the arts! Call me, or e-mail me with art news: [email protected] 5k Raises Awareness For Domestic Violence Staff Report In recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, People’s Place will hold its first annual 5K Run/Walk against domestic violence, Race 2 b Safe, on Saturday, October 6, at Killen’s Pond State Park in Felton. All funds raised at this event will support People’s Place’s domestic violence programs in Kent and Sussex Counties. “We are hoping that over time it will become a huge success and get people to start talking more openly about domestic violence,” stated Marcey Rezac, Program Director for People’s Place. “It would surprise people to know the amount and frequency of domestic violence that occurs in our community.” People’s Place began in 1972 by a group of concerned Milford residents who established a volunteer run drop-in center for youth. Over forty years later, People’s Place now has 11 programs and more than 15 locations throughout Delaware, serving approximately 9,000 Delawareans each year and employing 175 full- and part-time staff. Today, People’s Place programs offers varied and much needed social and mental health services to Kent and Sussex County residents and surrounding communities. The non-profit organization is dedicated to becoming the agency of choice to “help WE WANT YOU BACK… and we’re willing to pay for it! people find their path to growth and independence”. Registration for the Race 2 b Safe 5k begins at 8 am on Saturday, October 6 with the race beginning at 9 am. The pre-registration fee is $20 by October 2 and $25 thereafter and on race day. To register, individuals can visit www.peoplesplace2.com/events or call 302-422-8033. 50 OFF $ Any 4G LTE Android™ Smartphone with this coupon. Requires new 2-yr. activation & data pak. Some restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. See store for details. We match competitor’s pricing… even online exclusives! w w w. 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Valenzuela Talks With Concerned Citizens Purrfect Haven Cats Receive Grant Sher Valenzuela, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, took time to meet with concerned citizens and business leaders in the Milford area on Thursday, September 27, at Sunnybrae Mansion in Milford. Valenzuela and the nearly 100 people who attended discussed the economic future of the state as well as solutions for making it better. Pictured is Lynn McColley, owner of Sunnybrae Mansion and Sher Valenzuela. Debbie’s Fund trustee, Mike Newnam presents a grant check to Purrfect Haven Cat Rescue President, Kristen Mondeaux holding Mali-BOO (on left) and Vice President Peggy Henry with Heaven. Purrfect Haven works out of Petsmart in Dover to house their charges and run adoption services. Debbie’s Fund is a Milford based DE Charity that supports Kent and Sussex animal groups by holding a number of fund raising events through the year. For information on Debbie’s Fund call 302 424 -1504 or email [email protected]. Milford Falls To Central 45-10 Story & Photo By Kevin Eickman When the Milford Buccaneers got off to a fast 2-0 start this season, there was reason for optimism. After suffering back to back defeats to Henlopen North rivals Sussex Tech and Sussex Central, there is still reason for optimism. Once again Milford was able to move the ball against a team that was a bit bigger, and much more experienced. Milford found itself in a unique position, for the first time this season the Buccaneers where able to score early in the game. On their opening drive of the game Milford turned to Vance Daniels, Octavion Wilson and Geophte Augustin on a sustained drive to the Golden Knights 14 yard line. What is most important about the drive, is what it indicates for the future. All three of these emerging players, are juniors. As there experience grows, there is little doubt their talents, as well as leadership will improve. With senior kicker Philip Berry kicking a 30 yard field goal, the Bucs gave themselves a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately for Milford, this was a lead that would be short lived. On the ensuing kickoff Central returned the ball 90 yards for a touchdown and enjoyed a 7-3 after the successful extra point. As the first quarter continued, Milford struggled on defense. While they where outmatched, they continued to battle as the game went on “With a squad as young as we have, we have to learn how to compete.” coach Tkach added “Guys where in the right place, it was just difficult to make plays. As they gain experience, they will continue to improve.” Central never looked back, as for the second week in a row Milford allowed a safety and a touchdown and just like that found themselves trailing 16-3. The lone touchdown of the evening for the Bucs came after Central turned the ball over deep in their territory. Driving to the doorstep of the Golden Knights, the Bucs punched it in on 4th down on a 1 yard plunge by Augustin. Milford had closed the gap to 16-10, but would get no closer. The game ended with the Golden Knights defeating Milford 45-10. Milford now finds itself at 2-2, sitting at the bottom of the Henlopen North, but if anyone thinks the Buccaneers will be throwing themselves a pity party, and packing it in, think again. “We won’t quit, we know we can play good football.” Tkach added “We are going to get better every week, we are going to improve from week to week.” The Buccaneers will face many challenges going forward, how they react will define them. After early season success, none of it honestly expected, they are going to have to learn to dig deeper. “Life is full of challenges, you may not always win, but how you respond and how you overcome them is what will give you strength throughout your life.” Milford faces another tough task next week, as the travel down to Cape Henlopen. The Vikings are sporting a 3-1 record and are looking like contenders for the Henlopen title. The game is Friday night at 7:30 pm. Sussex Central 45 -Milford 10 Photos by Kevin Eickman (top row) & Dwayne Powell (bottom row) Click here to see more Bucs-Sussex Central football photos. Milford Soccer Still Seeking Identity By Kevin Eickman With the season already more than a third of the way over, the Milford Buccaneers soccer team has found it a little difficult to remain consistent. While the record is quite respectable at 3 wins, 1 tie and 2 losses, Milford may regret two games that have slipped away. The first was last Saturday against undefeated Caesar Rodney. In that game the Bucs had a 2-1 advantage until Rodney equalized with just 5 minutes remaining in the game. While Milford was able to hang on for the draw, a win against a tough Rider squad would have been huge. “It was a game we really wanted, it just got away from us at the end.” coach Ken Outten said, adding “We even had a chance in overtime, but we didn’t get the goal that we needed to win that game.” Perhaps the biggest disappointment came Thursday evening at Milford. Facing Delmar, Milford brought a 1-0 victory out of the locker room to start the second half. Even after the Wildcats scored an equalizer early in the second half, Milford enjoyed solid possession and a go ahead goal looked to be nothing but a formality. That go ahead goal came courtesy of a corner kick, with a lovely pass into the box that was firmly placed into the net by senior Connor Lingo in the 60th minute. Unfortunately for the Bucs, the possession pendulum began to swing in the direction of the visiting Wildcats. Much like the game against Caesar Rodney, it was becoming apparent Milford was going to have a tough time hanging on. “We had some tired legs out there tonight, and it showed at the end.” Outten added “Delmar is the type of team that doesn’t go away, and you have to make sure that you play the whole game.” Wildcat senior Joseph Prochowinck scored the equalizer with just over 3 minutes remaining in the contest. Unfortunately for Milford Prochowinck wasn’t done, less then a minute later he put the go ahead in the back of the net. Suddenly what could have been a big victory, began a heart wrenching defeat. It was a game Milford was quite disappointed in. “While we wanted it, there is nothing we can do now but learn from it as we go forward.” Milford has faced difficulties with manning, and will need to make adjustments if they want to improve. “We have some guys that are learning on the fly, but they are giving it their all.” Outten also said “We have lost a few people, but so does everyone. We just need to step up and play like we can.” The Buccaneers have a big week of soccer ahead of them. They will face a strong Sussex Tech team on the road Tuesday at 5:30, before returning home to battle an even more accomplished Cape Henlopen squad Thursday evening at 7:30. Coach Outten knows these games will test his squad “These are big games, no doubt about it. We need to be ready.” A big crowd is expected for both games. MHS Sports of the Week By Kevin Eickman Tuesday, September 25 Soccer – Boys Varsity Laurel HS 0, Milford HS 7 Wednesday, September 26 Cross Country Boys Milford 18, Lake Forest 43 At Milford Millponds Nature Preserve (5K): 1. James Hagen, M, 17:51, 2. Henry Phalen, M, 17:56, 3. Trevor Maloney, M, 18:22, 4. Adam Bailey, LF, 18:33, 5. Andrew Eshelman, M, 19:08, 6. Tyler Shelton, LF, 19:25, 7. Jeremy Morgan, M, 19:40, 8. Brandon Munce, M, 19:41, 9. Tevin Cartwright, M, 19:58, 10. Chandler Benson-Reid, M, 20:16, 11. Wayne Foster, M, 20:21, 12. Frank Clendening, M, 20:51, 13. Jumani Tilghman, LF, 21:06, 14. Jeremy Harper, M, 21:18, 15. Wesley Wilkins, M, 21:24, 16. Muneer Aziz, M, 21:46, 17. Jeremy Redlich, M, 21:53, 18. Dylan Hoffmaster, M, 21:56, 19. Kevin Johnson, M, 22:04, 20. Bryan Wright, LF, 22:08, 21. Zachery Welch, LF, 22:24, 22. David Sebastian, M, 22:30, 23. Shane Feightner, M, 22:46, 24. Kaelan Curry, M, 23:11, 25. Alan Bundschuh, LF, 23:29, 26. Mike Szczepanski, M, 23:38, 27. Brian Gilewski, M, 23:57, 28. Kenny Barlow, M, 24:01, 29. Cory Morris, M, 24:17, 30. Chris Szczepanski, M, 24:18, 31. Dante George, M, 24:37, 32. Justino Cosentino, M, 24:41, 33. Charles Peterson, M, 25:14, 34. Jake Symons, LF, 25:19, 35. Josh McCormick, M, 25:24, 36. Cole Hallman, M, 25:29, 37. Dylan Hilligoss, M, 25:36, 38. Matt Groce, M, 26:00, 39. Janssen Pacarro, M, 26:48, 40. Eric Velasquez, M, 27:37, 41. Donique Hughes, M, 27:37, 42. Saati Shah, M, 28:29, 43. Dylan Schleigh, M, 29:18, 44. Mitch Yoka, M, 30:28, 45. Eric Nielson, M, 32:20. Girls Milford 18, Lake Forest 40 At Milford Millponds Nature Preserve (5K): 1. Alexis Groce, M, 21:15, 2. Kelsey Cabrera, The Buc Boys’ Soccer team went 1-0-1 on the week, with a win over Dover and a tie versus Caesar Rodney. M, 21:18, 3. Mallory Matusvich, LF, 22:06, 4. Hannah Uebele, M, 22:22, 5. Amy Wilson, M, 22:35, 6. Lydia Cole, M, 23:20, 7. Taylor Rosser, LF, Field Hockey Varsity 23:31, 8. Kristy Hase, LF, 24:47, 9. Taylor Hoey, M, Laurel HS 0, Milford HS 1 24:52, 10. Ashley Mogle, LF, 25:06, 11. Mia FabresFirst Half -Siok 20:20 Parker, M, 25:24, 12. Natalia Hernandez, M, 26:09, 13. Alexis Guzman, M, 26:29, 14. Katheryn NichThursday, September 27 ols, LF, 26:44, 15. Jackie Brace, LF, 27:27, 16. Katie Volleyball – Girls Varsity Zang, M, 28:10, 17. Morgan Fitzgerald-Lorah, M, Delmar HS/MS 3, Milford HS 0 28:21, 18. Jessica Downes, M, 28:40, 19. Alexandra Wilson, LF, 29:01, 20. Sarah Jump, M, 29:03, 21. Soccer – Boys Varsity Marissa Guallpa, LF, 29:07, 22. Shonta Moultrie, Milford HS 2, Delmar HS 3 M, 29:07, 23. Morgan Parsley, M, 29:27, 24. Maddy First Half -E. Escalante 6:00 (M), Corporan, M, 29:38, 25. Brenda Lomas, LF, 31:41, Second Half -A. Tanner 45:00 (D), C. Lingo 26. Stephanie Lynn, LF, 31:44 27. Molly Fulton, M, 60:00 (M), J. Prochownick 77:00 (D), J. Prochown32:29, 28. Dania Rodas, M, 34:25. ick 78:00 (D) Photos from The Week In Sports Photos by Kevin Eickman Pee Wees Remain Unbeaten, Midgets Get Even Staff Report The Milford Pop Warner Lil’ Bucs went 2 for 3 on Saturday against the Laurel Bulldogs. The Jr. Pee Wees fell to 3-1 with a 20-0 loss. The Bulldogs pounded the ball up the middle and took advantage of a couple key Milford turnovers to deal the Bucs their first shout out in two seasons. a The Pee Wees continued their dominance on the ground and through the air by crushing Laurel 32-0. David Bowman ran for two touchdowns and threw for 2 more as the Bucs remained undefeated at 4-0. The Midget squad evened their 2012 record to 2-2 with an impressive 34-6 win. Click here to see more photos from the week in sports. The Lil’ Bucs return home this Saturday against the Delmar Wildcats. First kickoff is at 9am. The concession trailer is open for breakfast and lunch. Please come out and support Milford Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. Events Around Town By Bryan Shupe Parks and Recreation Fall Registration Milford Parks and Recreation Department’s fall program registration is ongoing at the Parks and Rec building at 207 Franklin Street, Mon.-Fri during normal office hours. You can register your children for SOCCER (ages: 5 by Oct. 31st through 6th grade), field hockey (grades 1st-6th), wrestling (grades 1st-6th), swim lessons (ages: 3, 4 & 5), flag football (ages 6 & 7), as well as adult volleyball and aerobics. You can access program details at www. cityofmilford.com and link to the parks and recreation department/fall program brochure. You can also register online at http://webtrac.milford-de. gov by “creating a household” and then you will receive a confirmation and will be able to register online. 422-1104. Antiques Market At Silver Hill Antiques Market At Silver Hill will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 9 to 3pm at 501 NW Front Street in Milford. Featured will be antiques dealers from Delaware and Maryland selling antiques and vintage collectibles including period, country and primitive furniture and decorative items, oriental rugs, linens, porcelain, silver, glass and Delaware collectibles. Sponsored by the Milford Historical Society, proceeds from admissions will benefit the preservation of the Parson Thorne Mansion on Silver Hill. Tours of the house museum, which is currently in a major restoration/preservation project, are included with the $1 admission fee to the antiques market. Food for sale and free parking. For more information, contact the Milford Historical Society at PO Box 352, Milford, DE 19963 or email [email protected] or follow ParsonThorne on twitter. Avenue United Methodist Church Organ Concert On Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 4:00pm Avenue United Methodist Church will host Kevin B. Chamberlain, Minister of Music and Organist, to give organ concert as part of the church’s Bach Artist Series. Concert will include works by Bach, César Franck, Hendrik Andriessen and various other composers. The concert is open to the community; a free will offering will be taken to help support the ministry of the Bach Artist Series. Milford Humanities Lecture Series On Friday, October 12 at 4pm the second of the Milford Humanities Lectures presented by the Milford Lions Club and the Milford Public Library will feature retired Colonel of the United States Army, Eugenia Thornton. Her lecture One Woman’s Jour- ney in “This Man’s Army” will be given in the Lions Room at the Milford Public Library. The lecture is free of charge and the Friends of Milford Library will provide hospitality. Citywide Fall Clean Up During the week of October 22, 2012 through October 26, 2012* the City will pick up large and bulk items throughout the City in an effort to promote the general cleaning and improvement of the overall beauty of the City. Please place all maintenance and clean up debris, including large and bulk items, at the curb for pick up on your normally scheduled weekly trash pick up day.Please call Christie Murphy at 302-422-6616 ext 100 with any questions. Avenue To Host Alzheimer’s Program Jamie Magee, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association will present “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” on Monday October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of Avenue United Methodist Church. This program is open to the community. For more information please contact Pastor Carol Terry at Avenue United Methodist Church 422-8111. BMM Auxiliary Hosts Country BBQ and Auction The Bayhealth Milford Memorial Auxiliary will sponsor a Country Barbecue and Auction from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at the Dover Building at Harrington Raceway. The event will feature a live auction as well as drawings for art work, stained glass and other prizes. A live deejay will spin your favorite country tunes. The menu will include barbecued chicken, grilled fish and a cash bar. Tickets are $25.00 each. To purchase tickets, please stop by the Reflections Gift Shop or Chick’s of Harrington. Tickets are advance purchase only and will not be available after October 15. For questions, please email Tiffany Walter at [email protected]. Debbie’s Fund Grants Local Animal Groups Debbie’s Fund has presented the Kent County SPCA and The Sussex County Animal Association/ Whimsical Animal Rescue with operating grants for 2012. Debbie’s Fund is a Milford based charity that holds a number of events in support of area animal shelters. The next fundraiser will be a quarter auction at the Milford Skating Center on November 15. For more Information, email [email protected] or visit the website www. DebbiesFund.com Police Report Justo L. Melo of Frederica has been arrested by Milford police and charged with aggravated menacing, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, third-degree assault, criminal mischief, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute on Elizabeth Street on Thursday, September 27th. Police allege that Melo followed the victims to their residence and attacked their car and later attacked the 25-year-old male victim before fleeing the scene. Melo was arraigned through JP2 and committed to SCI in default of $29,000 secured bond. – Milford police have arrested and charged Britney Whitby, 22, of Camden in connection with a theft that occurred at the Milford Diner on September 19th. Police charge that Whitby, as an employee of the Milford Diner, removed an undisclosed amount of money from the victim’s purse. According to police, Whitby also had other outstanding capiases for her arrest. Whitby was arraigned through JP 2 and was committed to WCI in on a secured bond. – Milford police have arrested Mario J. Banks, 38, of Milford, and charged him with first-degree forgery and theft under false pretense. Police allege that Banks used counterfeit bills to purchase goods at Dollar General on September 22nd. Banks was arraigned and was released on $1500 unsecured bond. – Police have arrested Michael R. Washington, 20, of Seaford, and charged him with strangulation, theft under $1,500, criminal trespass and criminal mischief stemming from an incidents that occurred on June 4th and September 8th, 2012 at Silver Lake Apartment Complex. Police allege that on June 4th, Washington attempted to lock the victim out of her home, and when the victim gained entry, Washington strangled her before fleeing with the victim’s property. Police further allege that on September 8th, Washington and the victim met again at the residence, whereby Washington removed more of the victim’s property. Washington was arraigned through JP 2 and was committed to SCI in default of $7250.00 cash bond.
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