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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
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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.
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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
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Tim Hite has been introduced
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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
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Academy. Presidents of Communities in Schools, Jim Purcell,
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“Tim understands the culture of the Milford Central Academy
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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“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 Morgan@jpfmf.org. For more information on the
Joseph Patrick Fabber Memorial Foundation and how to get involved visit www.
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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,
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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: anne@annejenkinsart.com
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.
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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
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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.
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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 parsonthorne@gmail.com 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
Twalter1280@verizon.net.
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 dlsm@dlsm.org 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.