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July 31, 2012
MILFORD POLICE HOST NIGHT OUT
The Milford Police Department will be hosting its annual
Milford Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 from 6pm to
8pm in Bicentennial Park.
Details on page 6.
Junior Leaguers Win
State Championship
The Milford Junior League Baseball team was crowned 2012
Delaware State Champions on Sunday, July 29 with their 2-1
win over Canal Little League. They will now advance to the
Eastern Regional Tournament in Freehold Township, New
Jersey to play for the Regional Title.
The Milford Junior Baseball team won the title of District
I Champions to advance to the State Tournament on Thursday,
July 12 after defeating MOT (Middletown, Odessa,
Townsend) 7-2. The boys have gone undefeated in both the
District and State Tournament outscoring their opponents 70-
22; 40-14 in the District Tournament and 30-8 in the State
Tournament.
In the opening round of the State Tournament, held on
More on page 3.
By Bryan Shupe
Slaughter Beach
Boat Access
Dedicated
On Monday, July 30 Governor Jack
Markell, Senator Tom Carper and Senator
Chris Coons joined Delaware’s Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental
Control’s (DNREC) Secretary Collin
O’Mara and Slaughter Beach Mayor
Amy J. Reed Parker for the official ribbon
cutting and dedication of the new Lacy E.
Nichols Jr. Cedar Creek Boating Access
Area in Slaughter Beach east of Milford.
The new facility is a key project in the recently
announced Delaware Bayshore Initiative,
which promotes conservation and
restoration of natural resources, enhances
More on page 2.
By Bryan Shupe
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SLAUGHTER BEACH from page 1
“This project put Delawareans
to work, building
a new facility that now
provides anglers and boaters
with improved access
to the Delaware Bay,” said
Governor Jack Markell.
“Because of people working
together on this project,
so many more people
will enjoy the waterways of
the Delaware Bayshore.”
The old Cedar Creek ramp facility was outdated, with
the 6-lane portion built in the early 1970s and the original
2-lane launch area even older. The facility also was too
small to handle the amount of use it received as one of
the busiest boat launch locations in the state. Construction
on the new facility began in late November of 2011.
“This new access area will enable the local residents to
have a convenient place to access all of our resources,”
stated Amy Reed Parker, Mayor of Slaughter Beach. “This
will also become very important for our commercial fisherman
as it allows them easier access to our waterways. It
is a plus for the entire region.”
recreational opportunities and encourages low-impact
ecotourism to support the local economy along Delaware’s
coastline.
The new $3.2 million facility, which offers boaters access
to Cedar Creek, Mispillion Harbor and the Delaware
Bay, includes eight 16-foot wide concrete launch lanes,
five full-floatation boarding docks and one full-floatation
courtesy dock connected to a 30-foot timber walkway.
Funding to replace the old facility consisted of 75 percent
Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Funds allocated
to DNREC by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and 25 percent State of Delaware matching funds from
recreational fishing license fees. The Federal Aid funds
come from excise taxes on fishing equipment and a portion
of the federal motor fuels tax.
The new boat ramp is
named for Lacy E. “Nick”
Nichols of Dover, who
worked for the DNREC
Division of Fish and Wildlife
for 23 years. As the
Division’s construction manager, Nichols oversaw many
key maintenance and construction projects at Division
properties throughout the state, including popular fishing
piers at Woodland Beach and Cape Henlopen. Nichols
has also helped facilitate many facility upgrades such
as the DuPont Nature Center at Slaughter Beach. Overseeing
the replacement of the Cedar Creek boat ramp
was Nichols’ most recent project, and one of the largest,
prior to his retirement this past April.
“It is humbling to be recognized in this way by my
peers and people that have I have worked with,” commented
Nichols when asked about the dedication of the
new boat ramp. “The ramp will enhance recreational opportunities
for not just fishing but also waterfowling.
This will create a boom to the entire area.”
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STATE CHAMPIONS from page 1
Wednesday, July 25, Milford defeated their opponent
Canal Little League 14-1. Dustin Reeder, who became a
strong force on both sides of the ball throughout the State
Tournament, began the game with a perfect performance,
allowing zero hits in the first 3 innings. He was relieved
by Holden Bailey and Tyler Benton on the mound that
allowed only 3 hits before the game was called in 5 innings
via the slaughter rule.
Offensive leaders in Wednesday’s game included pitcher
Dustin Reeder with 4 runs, Derrick Brooks with 3 runs
and Tommy Jordan with 2 runs scored. Tyler Benton had
2 RBIs and Brady Carter had 2 hits.
State Champions for Milford.
“Our team is just one big family with everyone pulling
for everyone,” commented Coach Kevin Mitchell. “No
one gave up; it was such an outstanding game.”
Milford will now advance to the Eastern Regional Tournament
in Freehold Township, New Jersey. The tournament
will kick-off with a Champion Recognition Banquet
for the teams and guests on Friday, August 3 with
the opening ceremony and parade of teams held on Saturday,
August 4.
“Our offense was just outstanding,” commented Coach
Kevin Mitchell. “Pitcher Dustin Reeder was dead on with
his pitching and had a strong performance at the plate.”
In the second round of the State Tournament on Thursday,
July 26, Milford defeated Millsboro 14-6. Starting
out slow, Milford lost their lead to Millsboro 4-6 through
the 5 innings of play. One inning later the bats came alive
as Milford scored a combined 10 runs in the 6th and 7th
inning. Tyler Benton received the win for the game, pitching
through the first 5 innings, and had 3 RBIs. Benton
was relieved by Holden Bailey in the 6th, who was then
relieved by Tommy Jordan in the 7th inning.
“We are deep in pitching,” commented Coach Mitchell.
“We have had a great tournament play because we
have had so many guys available to pitch.”
The pitching rotation for Milford was dominant on
the mound but demonstrated their athleticism by having
great performances behind the plate as well. In Thursday’s
The team celebrates their championship game win.
night game pitchers Tommy Jordan, Dustin Reeder and
Tyler Benton each scored 2 runs. Derrick Brooks scored
3 runs while Mike Saxton scored 2 runs.
The State Championship game on Saturday, July 28
saw Milford face off against Canal Little League for the
second time in the State Tournament. After 4 1/2 innings
the game on Saturday was called due to severe thunderstorms
in the immediate area. As the game resumed on
Sunday, Canal began with the bases loaded and two outs
in the bottom of the 4th inning. Pitcher Tommy Jordan
allowed 1 RBI walk that tied the game 1-1, but was able
to end the inning with a fly out. In the bottom of the
seventh inning, pitcher Korey Mitchell hit an RBI double
to bring home Tyler Benton and set up the 2-1 victory.
In the bottom of the seventh inning Mitchell continued
his star performance as he closed out the game on the
mound with a full count strikeout, claiming the title of

Senior League Softball
Advances In Regionals
The Milford Senior League Softball team won
7-4 against Pennsylvania in the first round of
the Eastern Regional Tournament Saturday, July
28. Haylee Scruggs & Brea MacFarland combined
pitching for the Milford team. Scruggs
had 4 strikeouts, 2 runs, a single,a triple and 2
RBIs. Megan Fry scored 2 runs off of a walk &
a single. Kasey Fry scored 1 with 2 singles & 2
RBIs. Brea MacFarland scored a run on a walk
and Emily Messick , 1 double and 1 single also
scored a run for Milford.
By Bryan Shupe
On Sunday, July 29th the Milford Senior girls
played New York and lost a close game 0-2; seeing
their first loss of the entire All-Star Tournament
play. Haylee Scruggs & Brea MacFarland
combined for pitching once again and had an
outstanding game. Scruggs struck out 3 batters
while allowing only 1 hit during her 4 innings
of pitching, keeping the game tied 0-0. She also
had a hit for Milford. Additional hits in Sunday’s
game came from Kasey Fry, Jasmine Passwaters
& Megan Fry with one hit each. New
York scored their two runs in the bottom of the
6th inning on a sacrifice bunt and a Milford error.
Milford’s Haylee Scruggs closing out
the state championship game.
One day after their only loss of District and
State tournament play, Milford defeated New
Jersey 4-1. On Monday, July 30, pitcher Haylee
Scruggs held New Jersey scoreless until the top
of the 6th as she pitched a complete game striking
out 1 and giving up 5 hits. That lone hit was
made by New Jersey’s catcher in the top of the
6th inning as she tagged up on third base on a
fly ball hit to left field. Kasey Fry opened up the
2nd inning with a base hit, and upon multiple
errors by New Jersey, was able to steal all 3 bases
to score Milford’s first run of the game.

The Milford girls came back in the 5th inning as Jasmine Passwaters
singled and Megan Fry issued a sacrifice bunt to move her
to second base. Harley Rickards, who had a triple, single, and 1
RBI inMonday’s game, had an RBI to score Passwaters and take
the lead. In the 6th inning Emily Messick stole second base and
later advanced to third with a sacrifice bunt from Brea MacFarland.
Kayla Brennan then hit a single to score Messick. Passwaters
hit another single to advance Brennan on the bases and Megan
Fry followed with an RBI which scored Brennan.
The Milford Senior League Softball girls have the day off Tuesday
and play against Maryland on Wednesday at 2pm. Currently,
Delaware is seeded 1st in the Mid-Atlantic Bracket over New
York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The top two Mid-
Atlantic teams will play the top two New England teams in the
semi-finals to determine which teams will play in the Eastern Regional
Championship game.

Milford Police To Host Night Out
By Bryan Shupe
The Milford Police Department will be hosting its
annual Milford Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 from
6pm to 8pm in Bicentennial Park. The purpose of this
event is to heighten awareness of the Milford Police
Department’s services and crime prevention and more
importantly to continue to build a strong relationship
with the Milford Community.
This year will mark the 18th year that the Milford
Police Department has participated in the national
event, which has been going on for 29 years the first
Tuesday of every August. The program aims to promote
neighborhood spirit and a police-community
partnership in fighting for a safer nation.
Milford School District Resource Office Joey Melvin
has been organizing the event this year and stresses
the need for police officers to interact with citizens on
an incident-free basis.
“I have seen first- hand working in the schools the
impact of changing the minds of children about who
the police are and what they are here to do,” commented
Officer Melvin. “They begin to see that police
officers are their friends and here to keep them safe. In
the schools, discipline incidents always decrease and
even academics begin to improve.”
Officer Melvin has worked in the Milford School
District developing programs to teach students about
Councilman Skip Pikus, Police Chief Hudson and
Councilman Doug Morrow cooking up free hotdogs at
last year’s Milford Night Out.
cyberbullying, smart decision making and is also involved
in the Milford Motivation Mentoring Program.
In the upcoming school year he hopes to present
courses on car seat safety, bike registration and
pedestrian safety in local neighborhoods.
Milford Police Department’s Milford Night Out will
include free music, food, drinks, and emergency vehicles
on display. Representatives from the following
agencies will have displays: Delaware Dept. of Highway
Safety, Crime Stoppers, Delaware Division of Fish
and Wildlife Enforcement, Delaware Red Cross, Carlisle
Fire Department, University of Delaware Safety
Extension, Delaware Attorney General’s Office Child
Predator Task Force and Delaware Emergency Management
Agency.
Community businesses and individuals looking to
volunteer are urged to call Officer Melvin at 302-
422-8081.

Gaffney Finds New Radio
Home With 105.9FM
By Bryan Shupe
Patrick
Quality Assurance Specialist.
Takes running in stride.
Lost 60 lbs. since weight-loss surgery.
Delmarva Broadcasting Company announced on
Wednesday, July 25 that they will be launching Delaware’s
newest radio station, Delaware 105.9, which
will serve Kent and Sussex Counties. The announcement
also stated that longtime local radio host Dan
Gaffney of Milford will anchor the station which
will commence operations on Tuesday, September 4,
2012. The station will feature local, regional, national
and international news, traffic, weather coverage
and an informative talk show lineup.
“We are thrilled about this,” commented Mike Kazala,
Regional General Manager. “When you can get
arguably the most popular talk show host in Southern
Delaware coupled with our desire to provide an
informative talk radio station you want to begin right
away.”
Graduating from the Ohio School of Broadcasting
in 1982, Gaffney has had over four decades of experience
in radio. Beginning his career in Delaware with
WGMD in 1986, Dan has held several positions in
radio over the years in Delaware and Ohio. Dan has
won numerous awards including Favorite Local Celebrity
in Delaware State News for three years and
most recently Best Radio Talk Show Host by Delaware
Today Magazine in 2012.
“I hope to be a sounding board for local news and
issues,” commented Dan Gafffney. “I have a strong
reputation of providing a great relationship with the
community.”
Dan’s projected sign on date on the new Delaware
105.9 is Tuesday, September 14 during the morning
drive time.
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Henderson Lobbies Lawmakers to Reauthorize ESEA
By Bryan Shupe
Dr. Sylvia Henderson, Director of Student Support
for the Milford School District, recently
joined elementary and middle-level educators
and leaders from across the country in the nation’s
capital during the National Association of
Elementary School Principals’ National Leaders
Conference to advocate for fair policies that
strengthen schools.
Dr. Henderson took the critical needs of Milford
and Delaware schools directly to lawmakers
on Capitol Hill during meetings with legislators.
Several states across the nation have accepted the
Department of Education’s waivers from provisions
of No Child Left Behind but, Sylvia and her
colleagues stressed that Congress must complete
the long-overdue reauthorization of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act.
During the three-day trip Sylvia met with the
Delaware delegation which includes United States
Senators Carper and Coons and United States
Representative Carney. While there Dr. Henderson
discussed with legislators what cuts to education
funding would mean to teachers and their
classrooms.
“It is strictly for the children and our future,”
commented Dr. Henderson. “If we do not advocate
for them it will directly affect the classroom.
Cuts to funding will be seen firsthand by kids and
teachers.”
According to Henderson, teachers and administrators
will be forced to find ways to teach their
children with less resources if federal funding cuts
are allowed. Her trip to Washington helped Sylvia
inform the Delaware delegation of what is happening
in education in the first state at the grassroots
level.
“Carper, Coons and Carney are one hundred
percent supportive and understand our initiatives,”
stated Dr. Henderson. “They are well informed
of the many positive things we are doing.”
In 2011, Dr. Sylvia Henderson was chosen as
Delaware’s 2011 National Distinguished Principal
of the Year by The Delaware Association of
School Administrators (DASA). Dr. Henderson
has been with the Milford School District for a
total of thirteen years, seven of those years as principal
of Lulu Ross Elementary School. Also in
2011 Sylvia was promoted to Director of Student
Support of the Milford School District and was
most recently honored as the interim Superintendent
in 2012 after Sharon Kanter left the Superintendent
position.
Sylvia Henderson, with US Sen. Tom Carper
and other DASA officials.

Milford FFA Win
Awards At State Fair
Staff Report
For ten days every summer, Harrington hosts the Delaware State Fair. In addition
to the rides, food, and concerts, hundreds of FFA members head to the
fair to compete in various competitions. A group of over 30 students and 4
advisors represented the Milford FFA Chapter this year at the State Fair. The
students compete in Career Development Events (CDEs), show livestock, and
enter various entries such as vegetables, grains, and other projects. As a chapter,
the students worked all summer to enter 3 chapter displays as well. The chapter
did an outstanding job receiving many awards for their hard work over the past
several months.
FFA members from Milford competed in many CDE’s including poultry
judging, agriculture mechanics, forestry, agronomy and horse judging.
The poultry judging team was made up of Colby Miller, Eleanor Pittman,
and Clay Shirey. They had to judge classes of cook and uncooked poultry
items, give oral reasons, and a team activity. Individually, Clay placed 1st, Eleanor
2nd and Colby 4th. The team placed 1st.
The Agriculture mechanics placed 2nd in the state. The team was comprised
of Patrick Galloway, Cameron Griffith and Brandi Paquette. The team had to
troubleshoot an engine, weld, and take a written test.
Forestry CDE was held at Redden State Forest where the students had to
identify trees, tee disorders, insects and forestry equipment. They also had to
measure tree volume and walk through a compass activity. The team placed 1st
and was comprised of Mikaela Hermstedt, Candice Reif, Michael Skivers and
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Mason Torbert. Mikaela placed 1st while Candice,
Michael and Mason placed 3rd, 5th and 8th
individually.
The agronomy team was made up of Melissa
Blew, Kaelin Corr, Karri Corr and Shannon Hollingsworth.
The team had to identify weeds, seeds,
insects, and judge several grains as well as take a
written test. The team placed 1st. Kaelin placed
1st and Shannon and Melissa placed 3rd and 5th
individually.
The horse judging team was made up of Dana
Dittoe, Samantha Hunter, and Brittany Webb.
They had to judge several classes of horses as well
as oral reasons and written test. The team placed
2nd. Brittany placed 1st and Dana 3rd individually.
place teams will be traveling to the Big E in
Springfield, Mass in September. The Milford
FFA Chapter will be taking 15 students
to Big E and 18 students to the National
FFA Convention to represent the state of
Delaware in their respective competition.
The Milford FFA Advisors, Judith Bruns,
Scott Haldeman, Jack Newark, and Chris
Stahl are extremely proud of the members
who participated in this year’s events and
their accomplishments.
Full Results from the Delaware State Fair
can be found at http://www.milfordlive.
com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_
Milford_DelawareStateFair_Results-copy.
doc .
In addition to the CDEs, Milford FFA did extremely
well in the displays and entries, which
were on display all week in the 4-H/FFA building.
The chapter Landscape display placed 5th,
Horticulture display placed 5th, and Delaware
Agricultural products display placed 4th. In terms
of entries, Milford received 44 individual ribbons
and 3 chapter ribbons.
All of these students spent countless hours
studying and preparing for these events. They did
an excellent job representing the Milford FFA
Chapter. In addition, all 1st place teams will be
representing Delaware at the National FFA Convention
in Indianapolis in October, while all 2nd

Local Chef, Long-Time Friend
Reunite at Abbott’s
Abbott’s Grill Chef and Owner Kevin Reading
announced on Thursday, July 26 the newest addition
to his staff, Pastry Chef Andrew Hooven. Mr.
Reading and Mr. Hooven have worked together
for years, beginning in 1994 with the opening of
Reading’s first restaurant, The Fox Point Grill, in
Wilmington, DE.
Staff Report
“Opportunity keeps bringing us back together,”
commented Reading. “We work together and then
splinter off again, but the opportunity to reunite
keeps coming back up. [Abbott’s Grill] is growing
and we needed a mature, expert in his field.”
Andrew is a Brooklyn native who graduated from
the Peter Kumps Culinary School in New York,
specializing in baking and pastry. He has worked
with Kevin Reading at Fox Point Grill, Espuma,
Sweet Dreams Bakery and both Nage locations.
He has most recently worked at Blue Moon in
Rehoboth Beach, The Stone Balloon Winehouse
in Newark, and Touch of Italy in Lewes.
“It’s really helpful knowing what each other is capable
of doing,” commented Hooven when asked
why Kevin and himself enjoy working together.
“I would describe it as professionalism with light
humor.”
Fans of Nage Bistro may remember Andrew’s famous
Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse Cake, as well as
his famed Challah and Brioche breads. “It’s great
working with such a professional,” says Kevin.
“His desserts are simply amazing.” Abbott’s Grill
summer menu features breads and desserts by Andrew.
Full-Service Catering, including desserts,
pastries and special occasion cakes, can be booked
by contacting Abbott’s Grill at 302-491-6736.
“Our goal is to become one of the best restaurants
in the state of Delaware, commented Kevin.
“We want to be known as being consistently quality
and value oriented.”

Elzey Focuses On Veteran Outreach
By Kristen Gloss
Butch and Linda Elzey have
been involved for years with
many fundraisers for veterans
and are known for their dedication
to serving the men and
women who have served our
country in the United States
military. Two years ago, the
couple began Troops Barbecue
and Catering business to show
their appreciation for these individuals
by dedicating 5% of
the business’ gross income to the veteran community.
“A lot of people forget about the soldiers, especially
the older vets,” said Butch. “These kids
have been through everything and they have to go
through hell to get what they earned.”
With no military background himself, Elzey
began helping veterans when he became fired up
about what one United States Senator from Nevada
said about the war in Iraq on national television
seven years ago. This was Senator Harry
Reid. He declared that the “war is lost.” Later
that morning when Elzey saw four Army members
in the local Wawa, he decided to buy them
all lunch to show his support.
From there on out, Elzey helped create the Delaware
Community Appreciation Group, which to
date has raised over $200,000 for local veterans
and their families in just 5 years. The involvement
of the Elzey’s goes beyond just the events
though, Butch has counseled over 100 veterans,
from his home state of Delaware to the Walter
Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) located
in Washington, D.C.
“It’s a lot of work, a lot of fun and memories,”
said Elzey. Elzey keeps track of the young veterans
that he helps. Brandon Marco, a veteran
whose progress Elzey has watched since they met
at WRAMC , has shown how humor can be applied
in any situation. Marco, who has all prosthetic
limbs, was asked by Butch if he could give
him a hand, to which Marco responded “Hell,
give me two!” Ultimately what Elzey teaches the
veterans he meets is to “leave
here with your head up. Leave
here fighting.”
On Friday, August 3, an event
will be held to show support
for local veterans of all ages
and their service at The Home
of the Brave just south of Milford.
Although not open to the
public, over 500 veterans and
family members are expected
to attend. Founded in 1992 as a non-profit by
eight Vietnam Combat Veterans, The Home of
the Brave hosts up to 15 veteran residents, “who
have fallen since their return to civilian life and
are now homeless,”. Its main goal is to “assist veterans
in gaining control of their lives” by offering
“a hand up, not a hand out.”
“The government unfortunately doesn’t take
care of veterans, but a lot of people have stepped
up,” Elzey said. “Helping the veterans is something
you do from your heart, and you don’t have
to be recognized for it.”

Yankee Clipper Continues
To Grow After 25 Years
By Bryan Shupe
The Yankee Clipper Salon, located at 30 North West 10th Street, has been part of
the Milford community for over 25 years and continues to serve the local area with
the latest services in hair fashion and style. Originally founded by Paul Holmes in
the 1980s, the shop’s current owner Tom Ducham prides himself on ensuring that
his hair stylists are always knowledgable to what is in style for each upcoming season.
“The most important thing in this industry is to stay current with the latest services
and products,” commented Tom. “All of our girls are continually educated so they
can pass that information on to our clients.”
Ducham had a fascination with hair as a child and took every opportunity he had
to experiment with his friends’ sense of style. After high school Tom enrolled in the
Albert I. Prince Beauty School in Connecticut and worked in the area for 5 years before
he moved to New York City and eventually to Milford, DE in 1989. That year,
Paul and Tom became business partners as they expanded the Yankee Clipper and its
services to the Milford community.
It may be Tom’s expertise that brings customers in the door, but it is his ability
to provide education on current styles and products to his clients coupled with his
ability to provide an atmosphere where customers can relax and have fun that brings
them coming back year after year.
“You may come in here in a bad mood but you always leave in a good one,” commented
Nancy Welch, a 24 year customer of Yankee Clipper. “They always listen
and talk with you and treat you like family.”
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Working as the Yankee Clipper team
is six young professionals that take their
job of making Milford beautiful very
seriously. The girls focus on a variety
of services including creating new hair
styles, color corrections, formal updos,
extensions and make up. Each Yankee
Clipper hair designer has their own
specific talents and works together to
give the individual clients exactly what
they desire.
Megan Scott Embleton has worked
at Yankee Clipper Salon for 6 years
and loves meeting with customers and
helping them create a new look for
themselves.
“I love working with my clients and the
personal connection I get to build with
them,” commented Megan. “I feel very
blessed to work here.”
Tom Ducham and the staff of the Yankee Clipper.
Yankee Clipper has supported several local non-profit organizations such as Relay for Life and SPCA while
helping spread the word about local artists including Rosemary and Bob Connelly, Jessica DeBray, Harry
Humes and Kelly Sverduke. Their commitment to the Milford community has never wavered in 3 decades and
continues to grow strong.
In addition to individual services, Yankee Clipper also offers group packages for special occasions including
weddings, birthdays and graduations. Yankee Clipper continues to grow after 25 years thanks to their commitment
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DE Poultry Industry Recognized At Fair
Staff Report
Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Agriculture
Ed Kee recognized the importance of the poultry
industry in Delaware last week by presenting a
new exhibit at the Delaware Agricultural Museum
& Village on Governor’s Day at the Delaware State
Fair. The exhibit highlights the impact and achievements
of the poultry industry that has been an economic
driver for the state of Delaware for centuries.
“Poultry is the engine that drives our agricultural
economy here in Delaware,” said Governor Markell.
“Seventy-five cents out of every dollar that goes to
a farmer in Delaware starts with chicken. That is a
truly impressive figure, and shows that we cannot
underestimate just how vital the poultry industry is
to our state, in all its facets.”
The exhibit, which has been on display at the Delaware
State Fair since last week, will move to its new
home at the museum this week and stress the importance
of the poultry industry on the history and
currenty economy of Delaware.
“Delaware’s poultry industry contributes millions
of dollars and thousands of jobs to our local economy,”
said Kee. “In a time of significant challenge –
and opportunity – for agriculture, I believe that we
must reinforce our support of the industry.”
Governor Markell also presented certificates of
appreciation to representatives of the state’s poultry
companies in attendance and to members of
the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission.
According to the Delaware Department of Agriculture
(DDA) the poultry industry on the Delmarva
Peninsula has a substantial economic impact
– more than 13,000 jobs working in a $3.2
billion industry. Production accounts for about
2,370 jobs in Delaware, with processing including
about 11,000 jobs, according to the University
of Delaware. Delmarva hosts 1,700 farm families
that raise almost 11 million birds per week.
“Broilers are the lynchpin of our agricultural sector
and are directly responsible for generating the
primary income for hundreds of Delaware farm
families,” said State Rep. Harvey Kenton, R-Milford,
who attended the event and sits on the House
Agriculture Committee.
The modern broiler industry started as an accident
in 1923. Cecile Steele regularly ordered 50
new chicks each spring to replace losses in her flock.
However, that year the hatchery mistakenly sent
500 chicks. She decided to keep the birds, selling
them 18 weeks later to a wholesaler that marketed
State Rep. Harvey Kenton; Bill Satterfield, executive
director of Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.;
and State Rep. Jack Peterman.
the two-and-a-half pound chickens to hotels and
restaurants.
“That serendipity led to something incredible,”
said State Rep. Jack Peterman, R-Milford, who also
attended the event. “There simply is no replacement
for chicken production in this state and we need to
do everything we can to ensure its continued viability.”

Sussex County Council Presents
$25K to Food Bank Expansion
Staff Report
The Sussex County Council presented the Food
Bank of Delaware with $25,000 this morning to
help fund the expansion of the organization’s Milford
Branch.
The expansion project, estimated to cost approximately
$2.8 million, will allow the organization to
nearly double the size of the current 8,000-squarefoot
facility. The food bank will continue to raise the
remaining $1 million needed during construction.
“Hunger touches so many lives and it reaches all
corners of our state, including right here in Sussex
County,” said Sussex County Council President Michael
H. Vincent. “The County Council is proud to
be a partner in the Delaware Food Bank’s mission
to eradicate hunger for every Delawarean, and we’re
pleased to be able to provide this critical funding for
the Food Bank’s capital campaign. In the end, it will
mean backpacks for needy schoolchildren and food
on the table for thousands of families right here.”
“Residents of Sussex County are depending on us
to meet the emergency food and job training needs
of our community,” said Food Bank of Delaware
President and CEO Patricia Beebe. “We’re thankful
that Sussex County Council recognizes these critical
needs and is taking action to
address them. This generous gift
puts us one step closer to making
our expansion a reality.”
Plans call for the construction
of an industrial-sized kitchen
to prepare hot meals for children
in after-school enrichment
programs and house The Culinary
School at the Food Bank of
Delaware, a volunteer room to
eliminate the need for volunteers
to work in warehouse aisles and
additional space to increase hunger-relief
programming for residents
of Kent and Sussex Counties.
The Culinary School will serve under- and unemployed
adults, individuals in prison re-entry programs
and the disabled. The school will be a second
site to the existing Culinary School at the organization’s
Newark warehouse. As a result of the expansion,
45 additional students will receive culinary job
training annually.
A groundbreaking is scheduled for September 17,
Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent presents the
$25,000 check to the Food Bank of Delaware.
and the organization anticipates completion within
the year. As a result of the construction project, 75-
100 new construction jobs will be created in Milford.
To learn more about the expansion project or
to make a donation, please contact Larry Haas, Development
Director, at (302) 294-0185 or lhaas@
fbd.org or visit www.fbdfeedingourfuture.org.

Milford Art Stroll
By Anne Jenkins
Hot lazy summer days are perfect for enjoying art
in all media! During the month of August Milford
has it all. So enjoy – soak it all up, listen to the music,
see the art, watch the movies.
Milford Community Band will delight with a
special concert on Sunday, August 5 at 3:00 PM at
the Riverfront Theater in Milford. This is an annual
fundraiser, costs $10 and will be well worth while.
Also at the Milford Farmer’s Market, Saturday, August
4 at 10:00 a.m. with the Downtown Dixieland
Band and on Sunday, August 12 at Bower’s Beach.
http://milfordcommunityband.org or call Joe Lear
at (302) 422-6304 for more info.
“Some Like it Hot!” a members only show opens
at the Mispillion Art League Gallery (MAL) at 5 N.
Walnut St with a reception on Friday, August 10
from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public,
light refreshments will be served. Third Thursday
at MAL on Aug 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m is a presentation
on China by Rhonda Freeman. Free and open to the
public. http://mispillionarts.org
“The Moods of Summer” opening reception Friday,
August 3 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Show features
local fine artists and artisans and runs through September
29. Art Demonstrations – stop by to watch a
series of artist/artisans demonstrate how they create
their magic on Saturdays 10:00 am – noon at
the Angelucci Fine Woodworking & Stained Glass
Studio & Artist Gallery, 4 Park Avenue. Call (302)
422-4533
“Summer Water,” a show of 9 award-winning,
nationally recognized Milford artists at Abbott’s
Grill on NE Front Street runs through August 21.
The show of large original paintings in water-based
media features the works of John and Margaret
Bayalis, Rosemary Connelly, John Danato, Sonja
Frey, Anne Jenkins, Deborah Johnson and Marcia
Reed. For information, call (302) 359-5534.
Movies & Music on the Riverwalk continues
with great entertainment each Wednesday night. .
Head over to the outdoor amphitheater of the library
overlooking the Mispillion River, bring your family,
friends, chairs and blankets and have a wonderful
evening under the stars. This free summer series is
brought to you by Downtown Milford Inc and the
Milford Public Library. For info and the schedule of
events, see http://downtownmilford.org
The Milford Art Stroll - http://MilfordArtStroll.
com – don’t forget when you boast about Milford’s
year-round, self-guided studio & art tour to your
out of town friends, tell them to check out our website
to help them plan their visit – there’s a new map
to print out and follow a route of your choice. It’s
a good way to show off all our talented local artists,
not to mention B&B‘s, restaurants and more. Enjoy
the music, the dance, the theatre, the sculptures,
pottery, the paintings and the yummy culinary arts
right here in your hometown.
Thanks for supporting the arts! Call me, or e-mail
me with art news: anne@annejenkinsart.com

Veterans To Be Honored At Riverwalk Festival
By Jo Schmeiser, CCGM Executive Director
More exciting events are planned for Milford’s largest
annual outdoor event, the Riverwalk “Freedom”
Festival. The event kicks-off Thursday night with the
3rd Annual “Smile for Freedom” 5K Run and 3K
Walk, and in addition to the fireworks Friday September
7th, the committee is working on good stuff
for both land and sea.The food court will open at
noon, so if you’d like to grab some lunch and eat under
the big tent, or in Bicentennial Park you’ll have
plenty of choices from fried fish to authentic tacos.
New this year is Operation Giveback, which will
be dedicated to our veterans. There will be approximately
ten to fifteen non-profit organizations that
support veterans, setting up booths in Bicentennial
Park between the memorials and N.E. Front Street.
These booths will offer information and giveaways to
everyone that stops by. Vendors are asked to decorate
their booths showing their patriotic spirit. They will
be judged by the people and the vendor with the
most votes will win a prize. There’s no cost to vote,
just check out all the booths and put your entry in the
box of the vendor you think decorated their booth
the most patriotic. Operation Giveback will run
from 4 p.m. until after the fireworks. Also included
in Operation Giveback is a Veteran only Relaxation
Station, which will be located in the Pavilion in Bicentennial
Park. Veterans will have an opportunity
to sit, relax and share stories with other veterans, as
comfortable seating will be provided. The Relaxation
Station will be also be open from 4-9 p.m.
On the other side of the park, in the Mispillion
River is going to be the first ever Riverwalk “Freedom”
Festival Patriotic Boat Parade. Everyone with
a motor boat is invited to participate. All you have
to do is decorate your boat in a patriotic fashion
and be in the water ready for the parade to start at
6:30 p.m. There will be judges choosing their favorite,
and prizes will be awarded to the best decorated
boat. The boats are invited to stay in the Mispillion
and watch the fireworks at dusk.
There will also be entertainment before the fireworks.
Country Band, The Good Time Boys will be
performing live on stage from 4-5, Petch & Paula
from Eagle 97.7’s Morning Show will be entertaining
the crowd from 5-7 (& helping to choose the
best decorated booth in Operation Giveback & announcing
the Patriotic Boat Parade) and Classic Rock
Band Glass Onion will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The fireworks will start when the sun goes down.
The food court will be open until the fireworks are
over, so if you skip lunch in Bicentennial Park, you
can have dinner and dessert until the fireworks are
over.
Make sure to get to the festival early, set up you
chairs and/or blankets for the fireworks and enjoy all
the new additions and your old favorites. For more
information about the Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival
Friday night events, contact the Chamber of Commerce
for Greater Milford at 422.3344, visit www.
milfordchamber.com, or check us out on facebook.

How To Protect Yourself
From The Summer Heat
Bayhealth Medical Center
Country Life Homes
Supports B&G Club
Temperatures are rising and heat records are falling. As the recent heat wave melts thermometers
around the First State, a Bayhealth physician has insight on how to keep you safe
from the heat.
Bayhealth Assistant Chair of Emergency Medicine Ed Sciullo, DO, says the Emergency
Department at Bayhealth Milford Memorial has treated an average of five to six heat related
illnesses each week since the onset of the oppressive temperatures this month. Heat stroke and
heat exhaustion patients are typically treated with IV hydration and electrolyte replacement.
If you have to be outside during the heat wave, there are several key steps you can take to
keep yourself out of the danger zone:
· Drink cool water every 15 minutes. Don’t wait until you feel ‘thirsty’ to hydrate yourself.
Remember, alcohol makes your body lose water!
· If you’re working outside, take regular and frequent breaks. Rest helps your body recover
from the heat.
· Seek the shade. If it’s possible, get yourself under cover to reduce your exposure to the sun
and to keep your body temperature down.
· If you’re exercising outdoors, try to do so before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m., when the sun is
not at its peak.
According to Dr. Sciullo, people are most vulnerable to the heat when they have a pre-existing
medical condition such as cardiovascular disease. You should stay aware of the possible
signs of heat stroke such as confusion, fainting, seizures, nausea, weakness or profuse sweating.
If you see somebody with these symptoms, play it safe and call 911 immediately!
Mike Fannin of Country Life Homes presents a check to
Dorian Mendez-Vaz, Executive Director of the Greater Milford
Boys & Girls Club, in support of their Annual Fund One Campaign
to support programs at the Club. All funds raised during
the One Campaign are matched by the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Delaware Corporate Board to support the Greater Milford Boys
& Girls Club.

KSI’s Aktion Club Helping
To Strike Out Hunger
Staff Report
Pelican Bar & Grille
Grand Opening
KSI’s Aktion Club is partnering with Perdue Farms and the Delmarva
Shorebirds in their campaign to “Strike Out Hunger on Delmarva.”
The Aktion Club, a volunteer service group supported by
the Dover Kiwanis Club, and KSI staff advisors, has given back to
the community since 2008 when it was chartered.
They have provided funding to the Ronald McDonald House of
Delaware and the Kent County SPCA. They also share their time
by reading to senior citizens attending the First State Senior Center,
assembling Christmas Food Baskets for distribution by the Milford
Lions Club, and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during holiday
time.
If you would like to help KSI’s Aktion Club Strike Out Hunger
on Delmarva, bring your non-perishable food items to KSI, 301 N.
Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.
till 3:00 p.m. through August 31st. Help fill the yellow container
outside our main entrance with your donation. Suggested items include:
canned vegetables, pasta, peanut butter, soup, juice boxes, cereal,
long-grain rice, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels.
For more information about KSI or the KSI Aktion Club, contact
Alicia Hollis, KSI Director of Community Relations, at (302) 422-
4014 ext. 3015.
Downtown Milford Inc., (DMI) was proud to host a ribbon cutting at the Grand
Opening of The Pelican Bar & Grille on Friday, July 19 at 200 NE Front Street, Milford.
The owners, the Hahn family, promises it will be a fun, local bar with good music.
They plan to offer exciting events, such as Ladies Night with all Line drinks & Domestic
beers at reduced prices on Thursdays. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday
11:00 a.m-1:00 a.m. and Saturday-Sunday 4:00 p.m-1:00 am For information call
(302) 422-5236.
L-R in photo: SaraKate Hammer, DMI Vice Chair, Lee Nelson, DMI Executive Director,
Bryan & Landon Hahn, Irv Ambrose, DMI chair, Jim Hahn, Tanya Hahn and
Dan Marabello, DMI Treasurer.

Milford Farmers’ Market Recipes
Staff Report
In June, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) asked participants of local farmers’ markets to help them produce new recipe cards for the upcoming year that will
be distributed to the markets as well as on-farm markets all throughout Delaware. Participants from Milford’s downtown Farmer’s Market, which is open every Saturday from
9am-1pm from now through October, were featured on 8 of the the 20 recipe cards that were created by the DDA. We have included some recipes from the Milford Farmers’
Markets participants and encourage our readers to buy the ingredients fresh and local from our
own downtown market.
Greek Salad
Submitted by Scott Miller, Riverwalk Farmers’ Market Downtown Milford
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 cup purslane leaves and stems Arrange Purslane on microwave-safe plate
2 medium tomatoes, sliced Spread sliced tomatoes on top
1/4lb mozzarella, sliced Top with Mozzarella slices
2 TBS butter or margarine Place in microwave for a few seconds just to slightly melt
the cheese
2 TBS lemon juice Mix the melted butter and lemon juice, drizzle over salad
Tomatoes
In season: June-October
Nutritional Value (for one cup):
Calories: 32 Sodium: 9mg
Total fat: 0.36g Total Carbs: 7.06g
Total Fiber: 2.2g Protein: 1.58g
Select tomatoes that are round and full with
no bruises or blemishes. The skin should be
taut and not shriveled. Store in a cool, dark
place and use within a few days.

Events Around Town
By Bryan Shupe
Milford Community Band Concert
Come hear a wonderful summer-time concert
provided by the Milford Community Band at 3:00
PM, Sunday, August 5, 2012. It will be at the Riverfront
Theater (home of the Second Street Players)
on South Walnut Street, Milford. This is the annual
summer-time fund raising concert to support the
MCB. Tickets are $10.00 each – youth 12 and under
will be admitted free. Tickets are available from
any MCB member and from members of the Second
Street Players.
Buccaneer Soccer Clinic
The Milford boys’ soccer team will be having a
soccer clinic for boys and girls in 1st to 6th grade
August 6, 7, 8 from 5:30 to 8:00 at the high school.
The Buccaneer Soccer clinic aims to build relationships
and foster developmental opportunities for
student athletes of all ages. Our coaches will lead
and oversee all camp activities and instruction,
while current MHS team members facilitate teaching
and small group sessions. The cost of the clinic
cost $30. Brochures can be picked up at the high
school office between the hours of 7:00 to 4:00
Monday thru Thursday. Every player will receive a
soccer ball courtesy of Burris Logistics. If you have
any questions you can call or email: Ken Outten
(302) 233-2027 – koutten@msd.k12.de.us or Ed
Evans (302) 228-1684- eevans@msd.k12.de.us
MHS Class of ’87 Reunion
The Milford Class of 1987 will host their reunion
at Abbott’s Grill on Aug.11. $20 rsvp by Aug. 1
Send money to Yolanda Messick 100014 Appels
Rd. Lincoln, DE 19960 or call Yolanda 5426875 or
Cindy 2703163.
FFA Golf Tournament
The Milford FFA Alumni is holding it’s first Par 3
Golf Tournament On August 17, 2012 at Shamrock
Farms in Milton DE. Hole sponsorships will be sold
to interested parties for $50. For $50 your name or
business will be printed on a sign and will be placed
on the course.Players Cost is $25 per person. Four
people will form a team. Please help the FFA promote
this fundraiser- all monies raised go towards
scholarships for the members of the Milford FFA.
Please feel free to contact Barry Fry (422-7682) or
Tina Hill(745-5094) for more information.
MHS Class of 2002 Reunion
Since the previous date did not work for everyone.
Lets get together at Abbotts for some drinks
on Saturday, August 18th. It’ll be up to everyone to
pay their own tab. Join your classmates beginning
at 8:00 p.m. and going till whenever.
Morris Early Childhood Center
Open House
The administration of Morris Early Childhood
Center would like to invite you to cover our Open
House on Thursday evening, August 23, 2012,
from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. as a way to promote the great
things we do here. Please contact Terry Holton by
phone (422-1650) or email to let me know that you
are interested in covering our event.
Jazz Nutcracker Open Auditions
Delaware Dance Alliance announces open auditions
for the Ballet and Jazz Nutcracker! We are
looking for ballet, jazz and hip hop dancers. Auditions
are Saturday, Aug. 25th, $15 audition fee
(non-refundable). 10:30am – 12, ages 7 to 11 and
12:30-2pm, ages 12 and up or en pointe. Hip Hop
dancers need only to present a one minute dance
($5 audition fee). Please email dedancealliance@verizon.net
or call 302- 422-2633 for more information.
Auditions are held at the First State Academy
of Dance, 107 Maple Avenue, Milford, DE 19963.

Police Report
By Bryan Shupe
Andronic Charged With
Unlawful Imprisonment
Milford police arrested Cristian Andronic, 45, of
Milford on Friday, July 27th and charged him with
unlawful imprisonment, resisting arrest, menacing
and offensive touching stemming from an incindent
on July 18th.
Police allege that Andronic struck a 41 year old
victim who was sleeping at the time, and then attempted
to break down a door to a closet the victim
had locked herself in. The victim was able to exit
the residence.
Police report that upon their arrival on the scene,
Andronic resisted arrest and moved aggressively
toward police before being Tasered and taken into
custody. Andronic was arraigned through Justice of
the Peace Court #2 and released on $4,000 unsecured
bond.
Topolski Charged With Robbery,
Terroristic Threatening
Milford police have arrested Justin Topolski, 31,
of Milford and charged him with robbery, menacing
and terroristic threatening following an incident
on Tuesday, July 24th.
On Tuesday, July 24 the Milford Police responded
to the areas of New St. and Pine St after receiving
a report of a possible armed robbery. Upon arrival,
Police made contact with the 25 year old victim and
the 24 year old victim who were on walking on the
roadway.
According to police, Topolski approached two victims
whose car had broken down in the vicinity of
New St. and Pine St., and demanded money from
them. Topolski allegedly claimed he was armed with
a handgun and would shoot the 25-year-old victim,
who then fled the scene. Police claim Topolski then
threatened the 24-year-old victim.
Police state that no money was obtained and neither
victim was hurt by Mr. Topolski, who was later
arrested in the vicinity of Pine Street and committed
to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of
$5,300 secured bond.
Granger Charged With Assault,
Terroristic Threatening
Milford police have arrested Ronald J. Granger,
Jr., 46, of Milford and charged him with assault,
strangulation and terroristic threatening following
an incident at the Buggy Bath Car Wash on Thursday,
July 26th.
According to police, Mr. Granger and the 44-yearold
female victim engaged in a verbal dispute before
Granger physically assaulted the woman, throwing
her to the ground and punching, kicking and choking
the victim before fleeing the scene.
Granger was later located and arrested. He was arraigned
through Justice of the Peace Court #2 and
released after posting bond.