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May 8, 2012
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET BEGINS
Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) kicked off the downtown Farmers’
Market’s fifteenth year on Saturday, May 5, and we’ve got
you fully covered with the story and photos from opening day,
beginning on page 4.
‘Complete Communities’
Project Continues
Over the next several months the City of Milford and the
Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the University
of Delaware are partnering in a project that will formulate
a framework for Complete Communities in Delaware. This
research will take a look at the town of Milford and build
a framework that includes planning and economic development,
transportation planning and policy, healthy communities
initiatives and local government training. Officials at the
University of Delaware plan to use this developed framework
for assisting communities across the state of Delaware as they
begin to plan for the future of their own municipalities.
Local stakeholders chosen by the University of Delaware’s
Institute for Public Policy for the Complete Communities
Project will meet for the second of three workshops at Milford
City Hall on Tuesday, May 15. Community leaders from
More on page 3.
By Bryan Shupe
Bailey Finishes
Boston Marathon
Milford native Patrick Bailey took on an
amazing challenge this April when he decided
to compete in the Boston Marathon.
One of the world’s oldest and most distinguished
road races, the Boston Marathon
is a difficult and unique competition that
few have the opportunity to experience.
Bailey, a 2005 graduate of Milford High
School, played football as an offensive tackle
during his tenure as a Buccaneer. Weighing
around 230 pounds as a teenager, Patrick
is not what most individuals think of
when they imagine a marathon runner. He
began running competitively in 2009 and
More on page 2.
By Bryan Shupe
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BAILEY MARATHON from page 1
developed a love for the sport quickly.
The 26.2 miles that make up the
Boston Marathon seemed like a large
challenge to even Bailey himself, but
not impossible.
“I actually was a pretty big guy in
high school but I started running
when I was a Sophomore at Marshall
University,” commented Patrick. “I
have always wanted to try the Boston
Marathon even when I played football
but I didn’t quite understand at
the time how much work it would
take.”
According to the Boston Athletic
Association, 23,521 applications
were received during the two weeks
of registration for the 2012 marathon
with only 20,081 applicants being
accepted. About 14% (3,228 applicants)
were unable to be accepted.
Per the advice of Patrick’s football coach, Mike Hillagoss,
he began running under the direction on Bobby Spath, local
trainer and experienced runner. It was these workouts
that made Bailey realized that his goal to take on the Boston
Marathon was going to take determination and mental
stamina.
“My first 5k race was very humbling,” admits Bailey. “I
remember being beat by an older woman who was a former
smoker. That’s when I realized I really needed to begin seriously
training.”
When Patrick lined up on the morning
of the Boston Marathon he recalls it being
a very humid day. According to race officials
the temperature at the beginning of
the race was 80 degrees. Although conditions
were not perfect, he was excited and
determined to have a good time.
“The race itself is really exciting,” stated
Patrick when describing the race from the
little town of Hopkinton to the large city
of Boston. “Every town you run through is
so distinctive. You are seeing real communities
and the people in them. It truly is a
community event for each town.”
Rising above difficult temperatures,
physical hardship and mental exhaustion,
Bailey finished the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon
in 3 hours, 8 minutes, 30 seconds.
“I remember being in a state of disbelief,”
commented Bailey , recalling the moment
he crossed the finish line. “I remember
looking up and seeing the buildings of the
city. That moment is something that will always be painted
in my mind.”
Patrick may have accomplished his goal of running the
Boston Marathon but he has just begun his journey to being
a competitive adult athlete. Besides his desire to qualify
for the Boston Marathon next year, he also will be training
in the sports of running, biking and swimming in order
to take on the new challenge of competing in a triathlon
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COMPLETE COMMUNITIES from page 1
city and state government, large and small employers,
faith-based and non-profit organizations, school district
officials, and community activists will come together to
complete a Visual Preference Survey (VPS), administered
by the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the
University of Delaware.
A VPS is a tool that is useful at assessing the public’s
perspective on images of natural and built environments.
The process involves asking participants to view and rate a
wide variety of images depicting streetscapes, land use, site
design, building type, aesthetics and amenities. The intent
of the survey is to gauge general opinions of respondents,
inform the planning process and better define the vision
of the Milford community. This survey will also be available
to Milford citizens from May 15 – July 10 in an online
format at the following address: http://sites.udel.edu/
completecommunities/pilots/milford/workshops/
The Complete Communities project will look at transportation
planning, land use planning and community
design to evaluate community livability and sustainability.
A group of community stakeholders have be chosen by
the University to help facilitate discussions in these areas
through monthly workshops. By looking at issues such as
efficient land use, transportation equity, greater livability
and environmental resources, stakeholders will assist the
Institute for Public Administration in determining what
principles, planning practices, incentives design strategies
and public policies support Complete Communities.
These ideas will be used to develop a larger framework for
state planning purposes and a model for future development
in municipalities across the state of Delaware.
The Complete Communities stakeholders for the town
of Milford include Archie Campbell, Daniel Marabello,
Charles Rini, Gary Emory, Gary Norris, Jim Purcell, Sen.
Gary Simpson, Sharon Kanter, George Carroll, Lee Nelson,
Sara Kate Hammer, Sher Valenzuela, Craig Crouch,
Randy Marvel, Jo Schmeiser, Richard Carmean, Ronnie
Rogers, Dave Kenton, Lt. Edward Huey, Joseph Tauber,
Karen R. Lloyd, Bryan Shupe, Bob Connelly, Connie
Holland, David Edgell, Jeanel Starling, Bobbie Geier,
Rep. Harvey Kenton and David Markowitz.
To view more information about the Milford workshops
on the Planning for Complete Communities, individuals
are urged to visit their website at http://sites.udel.edu/
completecommunities/. To participate in the Visual Preference
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Farmer’s Market Opens For Season
Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) kicked off the downtown
Farmers’ Market’s fifteenth year on Saturday, May 5. With a
focus on local, quality produce and products, DMI will provide
an opportunity for the Milford community to come together
and enjoy shopping for a variety of locally grown fruits,
vegetables, herbs and plants, baked goods, prepared foods and
other locally produced items. The renewed attention that has
been given to the Farmers’ Market this year by DMI will offer
Milford residents the opportunity to support local farm families
and the Milford economy.
The market will run each Saturday from May 5 to October
27, from 9 am to 1 pm. The location of the market is 7 South
Walnut Street, across from the Riverfront Theatre. DMI is still
welcoming vendor applications for this year’s downtown Farmers’
Market. Applications can be found online at http://downtownmilford.org/page_id=168,
and returned to Downtown
Milford, Inc. at 7 S. Washington Street, Milford, DE 19963.
For more information on the 2012 downtown Farmers’ Market
visit DMI at www.downtownmilford.org or call 302-839-
1180.
By Bryan Shupe

Click here for our full Farmer’s Market slideshow!

Milford Residents Weigh In On Econ. Development
By Bryan Shupe
In March the Economic Development Advisory
Panel sent out a citizen’s survey to gain information
about how residents perceive the city of Milford and
its future. The citizen’s survey was located in the City
of Milford’s monthly electric bill statement and delivered
to all households that use City utilities. The
purpose of this survey was act as a barometer for public
opinion so that the advisory council may more
accurately reflect the views of the public when making
recommendations to the Economic Development
Committee and Milford City Council.
The information from the citizen survey will be
used by the Economic Development Advisory Panel
to help prioritize the initiatives taken by the advisory
panel moving forward. The advisory panel is a
committee of local citizens chosen to help evaluate
and make suggestions on components of the 6-point
action plan that was created and outlined by John
Rhodes, a Senior Principal of Moran, Stahl & Boyer
Economic Development Consultants, and adopted
by the City Council on Monday, January 25.
For the full Microsoft Excel spreadsheet of results
from the Citizen’s Survey, click here.
Milford By The Numbers
Strong opinions on housing and development. 88% of respondents answered
either “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” that rental homes and apartments should be monitored
for safety, and 71% replied in a similar fashion that construction should be done on vacant
lots rather than the outskirts of town. A majority disagreed that Milford should “recruit
new residents and add new housing.”
Are you not entertained! A demand for more entertainment was visible, with 70%
agreeing that Milford needs more options for those under 18 and 71% seeing a need for
more entertainment for adults. 78% thought that Milford should add things like an amphitheater
or museum to the Riverwalk area.
In search of more eats & stores. Survey respondents listed the types of new eateries
and businesses they would like to see come to Milford. Leading the way for food
was a seafood restaurant, a sandwich shop, a barbecue joint and and Italian restaurant.
The most-desired new retail stores were home improvement, home furnishings, home &
garden and sporting goods.
Hometown pride. Milford scored high marks among survey respondents, with 61%
agreeing that the quality of life was improving in the City. Also, a majority agreed that
Milford was a great place to raise children. A full 70% stated that they would recommend
Milford as a great place to live, versus just 8% who disagreed.

Pelican Bar Set To Open In 3 Weeks
By Bryan Shupe
After 11 moths of preparation
and much anticipation from the
Milford community, The Pelican
Bar looks to open its doors at the
end of May on the Mispillion River.
Located on NE Front Street, the
building adjacent to the Milford
Senior Centre will be occupied by
a new business for the first time in
years.
Owners Bryan, Tanya and James
Hahn are looking forward to bringing
a new experience to town, focusing
on a relaxing beach-like atmosphere.
The island themed bar
and restaurant is expected to be fully
functional, serving food and alcohol,
within the next three weeks.
“Milford has never seen anything like this, this place
should be at the beach.” commented owner Bryan
Hahn. “ I wanted it to be in Milford to offer people
a place where they can come have a fun time and not
worry about the fighting or spending their entire paycheck
to eat dinner.”
Bryan and James Hahn looking over floor plans for the
new Pelican Bar
have seen in this area. Born in Delaware and an employee
at Dentsply Caulk, Bryan Hahn is very familiar
with the town of Milford and its focus on economic
development. Mr. Hahn intends to hire his staff from
Milford and looks forward to giving back to the community
in any way possible.
Mr. Hahn and his business partners chose the town
of Milford because of the recent opportunities they
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“[Milford] is a growing town and we want to be
part of it,” commented Mr. Hahn. “We will offer a
beach atmosphere in Milford so you don’t have to
spend your day in the car driving just to get to one.”
Over the next several months the Pelican Bar will
continue to evolve as the owners develop three separate
phases that will expand the bar in size and in
scope. Phase I, which will be completed when the
doors open, will include a bar, restaurant, dance floor
and VIP room. Phase II, which is expected to be
completed in 2 months, will include additional dining
area, dance floor, game room and outside seating
where patrons will be surrounded by sand. Phase III
will feature seating on the riverfront and picnic tables
overlooking the Mispillion River.
“It is not going to be a club but a place for entertainment
after dinner hours,” commented Mr. Hahn.
“It is going to be a lot of fun.”
The Pelican Club will serve light food including
burgers, quesadillas and wings. The facility will host
four 40” flatscreen televisions and a touch tone sound
system. Mr. Hahn will be inviting local and regional
DJs to provide entertainment on the weekends. With
business plans developed, floor plans drawn and construction
almost complete, the owners of The Pelican
Bar are anxious to get started. Mr. Hahn is aiming to
open the establishment to the public in 3 weeks.

Fur-Baby Boutique To Open New Facility End of May
By Bryan Shupe
Just one year after opening their doors on Walnut
Street in downtown Milford, Fur-Baby Boutique is
moving to a new location and expanding their pet services
to the Milford community. Fur~Baby Boutique
began last April as an up-scale cat and dog boutique
that focused on eco-friendly, rescue friendly, organic
and handmade items. Since then they have kept their
commitment to supporting local artist and small regional
businesses while providing awareness for local
animal rescues and saving lives.
Owner Sherry Shaffer hopes that the move will allow
the business to become more than a boutique that
sells uniques pet items. The new, larger facility, located
on NW Front Street, will allow Fur-Baby Boutique
to expand its services to include doggy daycare and
grooming 6 days a week while also acting as a host for
adoption and educational events.
“The new building is over 2,000 square feet so it will
give us plenty of room to offer many exciting new features,”
commented Ms. Shaffer. “Our master groomer,
Janice Ervin, will be joining us full time and we are
especially excited about the addition of our indoor dog
park.”
Fur-Baby Dog Park will offer an indoor, cage free
facility where dogs can socialize with other dogs, increasing
their social skills and activities during the day.
Ms. Shaffer intends the park to be a
daycare facility where dog owners can
bring their four-legged friends while
the owners are away at work or out
for the day.
“Doggie Daycare benefits
Fur~Babies in several ways,” commented
Ms. Shaffer. “Instead of sitting
at home alone bored & waiting
for you, they are playing, being socialized,
and having a great time with
other dogs.”
According to Ms. Shaffer,doggy
daycare will help eliminate boredom
behaviors caused by lack of
activity,inadequate mental and physical
stimulation. Social skills will increase
as dogs learn how to play and interact with other
dogs. Daycare will also feature a special daily nap time,
filtered water and agility equipment. Monthly educational
classes at the park will include adoption events,
behavior training and pet safety programs.
The new Fur-Baby Boutique and Doggy Daycare facility
will be opening at the end of May and announcing
its Grand Opening in June. Ms. Shaffer also hopes
that the move to NW Front Street will encourage the
expansion of economic development to additional
streets in downtown Milford. For more information
about Fur-Baby Boutique’s new location and expanded
services contact them at their current lcation at
302-725-5078 or visit http://www.fur-babyboutique.
com/.

McCrea Honored As Youth Of Year
On Thursday May 4, Darreus McCrea of the Greater
Milford Boys & Girls Club was honored at the Boys
& Girls Clubs of Delaware Youth of the Year Banquet.
McCrea joined eight other young adults from across
the state of Delaware to compete for the Delaware
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Award. These
nine finalists were selected from more than 20,000
youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs in Delaware.
A senior at Milford High School, Darreus McCrea
has been a member of the Greater Milford Boys & Girls
Club since 2000. He enjoys volunteering at church, at
the Club and is an avid athlete. Darreus volunteers
with his church’s video ministry and is active in youth
group. At the Club, he participates in Triple Play
Healthy Habits, volunteers with the CATCH health
and nutrition program and serves as a summer youth
worker and volunteer. Darreus plays football, wrestles
and is on the track team at Milford High School.
He has been accepted at the Art Institute of New
York and Pennsylvania and wants to attend Penn State
to pursue his dreams of becoming an animator with
the Walt Disney Studios.
“The Boys & Girls Club has taught me about leadership
and responsibility,” commented Darreus. “It has
been a great environment for me and has really showed
me what I am capable of.”
By Bryan Shupe
As the staff of the Greater Milford Boys & Girls
Club looked to nominate their Youth of the Year they
looked for a member with character, sportsmanship
and leadership qualities. Darreus immediately rose to
the top and was given the opportunity to prepare for
the statewide title.
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“He has a stellar character and is a very consistent,
strong leader,” commented Darreus’ mentor Ellen
Gorrin. “He demonstrates so may qualities that
help make him a role model for the younger kids at
the club.”
At the banquet on Thursday, Governor Jack
Markell, took the podium to congratulate the nine
finalists.
“To all the nominees, your stories are absolutely
inspiring,” stated Governor Markell. “To all of the
individuals that had a part in shaping these individuals,
thank you.”
At the awards ceremony Darreus was honored
with the Friendship Award. The honor is decided
by the nominees themselves and is given to the individual
that embodies what it means to be a ‘Club
Kid’. The winner of the Youth of the Year Award,
Amani Clark, will compete for at the regional level
and travel to Washington D.C. to compete for the
National Youth of the Year.
“We are so proud of Darreus and his accomplishment,”
commented Dorian Mendez-Vaz, Director
of the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club. “He has
set such a positive example for the Club and our
younger children.”

Milford Art Stroll
By Anne Jenkins
What’s in a name It’s the same great art, the same
great town, the same great tour … we’ve just changed
the name… so let us introduce you to the Milford
Art Stroll. The name is more definitive than the Art
Ramble. It proudly identifies who we are – we are Milford.
So now when you boast about enjoying Milford’s
year-round, self-guided studio & art tour to your out
of town friends, you tell them to check out http://MilfordArtStroll.com
to help them plan their visit. It’s a
good way to show off all our talented local artists, not
to mention B&B‘s, restaurants and more.
Ma Nature’s artful creations continue to dazzle us –
Horseshoe crabs and red knots arrive in the area soon,
so mark your calendars for The DuPont Nature Center’s
3rd Annual Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crab Festival,
May 19, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, for details
contact Dawn Webb at Dawn.Webb@state.de.us
or call (302) 422-1329
The LadyBug Shop at 23 NW Front Street held a ladybug
drawing competition for the Bud & Bug Festival
and it was judged by the Anne Jenkins Art Gallery.
The winners were… drum roll… in category Age 3-5
years Briley Stevenson, Ages 6-8 years Mandie Beth
Chau and Ages 9-11 years Samantha Palmer. Congratulations
to the winners who receive a $25 gift voucher
to the LadyBug Shop. The winning drawings are on
display at the shop with the honorable mentions in
each category alongside them. Call
Rhonda Bond for more information
(302) 422-5470
Here’s a brief round up of what’s on
in your artistic community during
May. Enjoy the music, the dance, the
sculptures, pottery, the paintings and
the yummy culinary arts right here in
your hometown:
Anne Jenkins Art Gallery: 127
NW Front St. Special clearance sale
of giclees and monoprints featuring
shrimp boats, New Orleans and
more – great art and great prices. The
new series, “The Vukuzakhe Project,”
a collaboration between artist Anne
Jenkins and an AIDS orphans support
group in South Africa, is more
than half way complete. Stop by and
find out more – open Thu-Sat, or to
arrange a private viewing, call (302)
393-6629 www.annejenkinsart.com
Live Cheap & Make Art Studios:
May 12, Saturday, 11am-3pm –
Watercolor Journaling Workshop,
Millsboro Art League, 203 Main

St., Millsboro DE or information or to register, call Millsboro Art
League at 302-934-6440. ttp://www.millsboroartleage.com May 16,
Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 Watercolor Journaling and Haiku Poetry Workshop
with Rosemary Connelly and Marylou Schaeffer in Milford, Del.
Geared towards beginners, but all levels welcome. $45 includes a light
dinner. Call Rosemary at 302-359-5534 or email rosemary@livecheapmakeart.com
to register. See website http://livecheapmakeart.com
Milford Community Band: Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m., Concert
Bank, Milford Hospital Fair, Milford Middle School grounds. Saturday,
May 26, Smooth Sound Dance Band, 6:00 p.m., Delaware State
Fair Grounds, Harrington. Monday, May 28, Concert Band, 9:30
a.m., Memorial Day Program, Milford Senior Center. For more information,
check their website http://milfordcommunityband.org or call
Joe Lear at (302) 422-6304
Mispillion Art League Gallery: 5 N. Walnut St., May 2 – June 30,
show “Spring Awakenings,” MAL’s first ever juried show. Opening Reception
May 11, 5pm to 8pm. Public welcome. Third Thursday, May
17 “The Architecture of Milford.” Mark your calendar now for a premier
show coming up – a Julie Baxendell Retrospective will run July
5-28 with opening reception Friday July 13, 5:00-8:00 p.m. For events
and workshop info, check website. (302) 430-7646 Open Wed-Sat.
www.mispillion.org
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Kids Fest Will Fill Fairgrounds With Fun
Families and kids in this area can look forward to
Saturday, June 9, when the 15th Annual Kids Fest will
bring six hours of entertainment, activity, information
and just plain fun to the Delaware State Fairgrounds
in Harrington.
Active fun is paramount. Kids will enjoy moon
bounces and slides, engage in arts and crafts, in- vestigate
the possibilities of “Mad Science” and more. A
number of special hands-on activities will help celebrate
“National Get Outdoors Day”, and a “Healthy
Kids Expo” will provide information and education to
encourage healthy lifestyles. Free entertainment will
be on tap all day.
Kids Fest begins with the 2nd Annual Be Great 5K
Run/Walk and special kids races on the track at the
fairgrounds . A TriSports Events Championship Series
Event, the 5K begins at 9 a.m. with races for kids and
adults of all ages. Registration for the 5K is $20 in advance
(up through June 2) and $25 thereafter. Those
interested may call Ray at 302-674-3213 or email:
Races4u@TriSportsEvents.com. Proceeds benefit the
Greater Milford Boys & Girls Clubʼs One Campaign
Special races for kids, which are free, will start at
10:30 a.m. These include a 50 Yard Dash for children
5 and under, a Quarter Mile Run for kids 6 to 10, and
a One Mile Run for those 11 to 14.
An all day festival continuing through 4 p.m., Kidsʼ
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Fest is a family friendly and affordable event. Admission
is free for children and $3 for adults; parking is
free. Ride and game tickets may be pur- chased at 25
for $5; some activities are individually priced, and
many, including all entertainment, are free. A variety
of food will be for sale throughout the day.
Sponsorships for Kids Fest and the Be Great 5K Run/
Walk as well as booth space are available.
Kids Fest is presented by the Greater Milford Boys
& Girls Club. For more information, visit www.kidsfestde.org;
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DMI Thanks Community
For Bug & Bud Success
Dear Editor:
I offer my thanks on behalf of the Downtown Milford Inc. Board of Directors
and our partners, City of Milford Department of Parks and Recreation, to all of the
people that made the 9th annual Bug and Bud Festival a tremendous success.
All of our sponsors deserve special thanks for their generous monetary contributions.
Bayhealth, M&T Bank, and RY Johnson & Son were our presenting sponsors.
Artisans’ Bank, CCGM, PNC Bank, Pepsi and The Milford Chronicle also made
substantial contributions.
Visitors to the festival were treated to a variety of entertainers throughout the day.
All of these performers donated their time and efforts.
Over 50 volunteers donated over 500 hours to insure that the festival ran smoothly
from vendor check-in time at 5:45 AM to the dismantling of the tents and displays
at 4 PM. The Milford Police Department provided valued assistance in clearing the
streets of parked cars and helping with traffic control at the end of the festival.
This festival is a celebration of all of the qualities that make Milford a wonderful
place to live and raise a family. We look forward to providing a bigger and better
festival next year to celebrate our tenth anniversary.
Sincerely,
Irvin M. Ambrose, President
DMI Board of Directors
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Second Street Players To
Present ‘Little Mermaid’
By Tracy Dissinger, Second Street Players
Please join Milford’s Second Street Players as they present the second installment
of their Children’s Dessert Theatre Series, “The Little Mermaid”. Show dates are Friday,
May 18 at 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20 at 1:00p. The tickets
for Saturday and Sunday are $10. Friday night’s show is a special “Pay What You
Can” performance with no set ticket price, all donations will be accepted.
Directed by Sharon Buchanan and featuring many talented actors and actresses
with this beautiful adaptation by acclaimed children’s playwright Lane Riosley. The
version skips the well-known happy ending to tell the fairy tale as Hans Christian
Andersen originally wrote it. Having fallen in love with the prince she saved from
drowning, the Little Mermaid makes a deal with the sea-witch to give up her voice
in exchange for human legs. If the Little Mermaid speaks while she’s on land, the
spell will be broken, and her legs will quickly turn back into fins. Face to face with
the prince, her feelings overpower her, and she cannot help but speak to him. She
risks her life (and limbs!) for only a brief moment to respond to the prince, then
quickly dashes off to the sea, taking only a lesson of sadness and a glimpse of what
can never be.
Join us for all the fun at the Riverfront Theatre on Walnut Street in Downtown
Milford as we travel under the sea with this entertaining family show. Following the
show, the audience will get a chance to meet the characters in person, get autographs
and enjoy a special dessert. Log on to our newly updated website at www.secondstreetplayers.com
or find us on Facebook for more information. Our Children’s Dessert
Series is presented, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a
state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the Arts in Delaware, in partnership
with the National Endowment of the Arts.
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Remind Mom Of Your Love This Sunday
By Bryan Shupe
On Sunday, May 13 countries across the world will
celebrate Mother’s Day in appreciation of the loving
individuals that not only brought us into this world
but also give us shelter during our most vulnerable
times. In the United States, Americans honor motherhood
the second Sunday in May with gifts of appreciation,
recognizing the influence Mothers have on
individuals and society as a whole.
The first official Mother’s Day was recognized on
May, 9 1919 as Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it a national
holiday but has deeper roots date back to the
late 1860’s when Anne Jarvis created a committee to
establish a “Mother’s Friendship Day” for the purpose
of reuniting families divided by the American Civil
War.
Historically, Mother’s Day is the busiest phone day
of the year as individuals call to remind their mother
of their love and admiration. According to research
compiled by Dana Saxton, owner of Milford’s local
Hallmark Shop, 68% of people plan to call Mom this
Mother’s Day, totaling 122.5 million phone calls. She
also reminds individuals that mothers change on average
7,300 diapers by a baby’s second birthday.
Think LOCAL when planning how to show your
mom your appreciation:
Dont’ forget a Card – Allison’s Hallmark store, located
on 680 N Dupont Boulevard, is owned by a
mother-daughter team and can help find the perfect
card or gifts for your mother or special loved one.
Choose from many nice gift items, including jewelry,
scarves, Stephanie Dawn handbags, candy, and gift
cards.
Take Her Out
Mother’s Day Brunch -The Rookery North, located
in the old Shawnee Country Club, is offering a Mother’s
Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13 including an omelet
station, spiral ham, bacon, sausage, mushroom
and cheese strata, fresh fruit, country biscuits, muffins
and assorted desserts. Brunch will be served from
10am-2pm, $14.95 for adults and $7.95 for children.
Reservations can be made by calling 302-422-9745.
Buffet and Dinner – Abbott’s Grill is hosting a
brunch buffet from 11am-3pm on Sunday, May 13,
and are taking dinner reservations beginning at 4pm.
The buffet is $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids,
and will feature an omelette station, carving station
(beef, turkey) seafood options, vegetable sides and salads,
and homemade breads, pastries and desserts.
Flowers Are Always A Great Idea
Milford Florist and Home Decor – Deliver across
the Greater Milford Area and beyond as far north as
Dover, as far south as Seaford and across to Rehoboth
Beach. Milford Florist and Home Decor also offers
balloons, candles, fruit, snack and candle baskets. For
additional information or to place an order contact
Milford Florist and Home Decor at 302-491-6229.
Visit them online at www.ftdfloristsonline.com/milfordfloristandhomedecor/#
Gooden’s Floral Shop is celebrating its 66th year in
business in the city of Milford. Gooden’s Floral Shop
is open 9:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
and 9:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday. They can
be reached at 302-422-4961 or visit them online at
http://www.goodensflorist.com/.

Ross Hosts
Seussical Carnival
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Lulu Ross Elementary students enjoyed themselves Saturday, May 5 as the school held
their annual spring Carnival. Following a Dr. Seuss theme, children enjoyed games,
face painting, crafts, food, raffles and fun activities. The Spring Carnival is a chance
for students to have fun at school and begin to understand that learning can be exciting.
Lulu Ross staff also collected donations to start a dress clothes clothing closet for
students in need.
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249 NE Front Street, Milford, DE
(302) 491-6736

‘In Bloom’ Project In Full Swing
By Bryan Shupe
The Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) In Bloom Program is in full swing. Volunteers from DMI
and Milford Parks & Recreation are installing large “Hayrack” style baskets on lampposts in
Downtown Milford and filling them with beautiful, blooming flowers. Look for large “Bloom
Master” hanging baskets located in various downtown locations, along with a magnificent floral
display at the river on Walnut Street.
Individuals can participate by being a sponsor of “Milford in Bloom.” Lamppost sponsorships
are still available for $100 each, while the larger, “Bloom Master” hanging basket sponsorships
are $200. The names of all sponsors and honorees will be displayed prominently all season on
the DMI kiosk at the Riverwalk and Farmer’s Market on Walnut Street, and will appear on our
website, www.downtownmilford.org. For more information about the In Bloom Program and
Downtown Milford Inc. call 302.839.1180
Buy a bottle of lotion &
get a $10 gift card.
Must present coupon -- See store for details.
145 Aerenson Drive
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4299

Events Around Town
By Bryan Shupe
2012 Milford School Board Elections
The School Board election will be held on May
8 with polls open from 10am to 8pm. Voting will
take place at the Lulu Ross Elementary School, Morris
Early Childhood Center and Benjamin Banneker
Elementary School. Five candidates are competing
for two seats on The Milford School Board of Education.
Kenton To Host AARP Meeting
David Kenton will be the guest speaker at the
AARP, Milford Chapter 3134, May 8 meeting. Mr.
Kenton is a life-long resident of Delaware, successful
businessman, well known author, and historian.
Monthly meetings are held in the Ireland Room at
the Milford Senior Center the second Tuesday of the
month at Noon
St. Johns Walkers Host Pampered Chef
St. John’s Walkers for Life will be sponsoring a
Pampered Chef Bingo on Friday, May 11 from 6:30-
9:00. Doors open @ 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 in advance
(call 422-2307 or 236-5517) and $25 at the
door. It will be held @ St. John the Apostle Catholic
Church hall 506 Seabury Ave. Milford. (Hall is
next to church on School Place.) All proceeds benefit
American Cancer Society via Relay for Life of
Milford.
Capital Ringers at Avenue
Avenue United Methodist Church will host the
Capital Ringers in Concert at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday
May 20th in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. “Let’s
Dance” is the title of this year’s concert featuring well
known dance tunes on handbells. The Capital Ringers
Handbell Choir are a local Handbell ensemble
based this Dover. This talented group is made up of
individuals from all over Delmarva. The concert is
free. A love offering will be received for the Capital
Ringers.
Milford Museum Speakers Series
On Sunday May 20 the Milford Museum Speakers
Series will host Claudia Furnish Leister. From
1985 through 1989, Claudia represented the State
as collection manager of the objects being recovered
from the H.M.B. deBraak. The deBraak sank off the
Delaware coast in 1798. Please join us to hear her
presentation about the salvage operation and these
unique 18th century artifacts. The program will be
held from 2:00 to 4:00 in the Lions Club Room
at the Milford Public Library. Contact the Milford
Museum at 424-1080 for additional information.
Class of 2002 Plans July Reunion
The Milford High School Graduating class of 2002
is looking for their classmates to celebrate their 10
Year Class Reunion on July 14, 2012 from 6-10pm
at the Cheer Center in Georgetown, DE. Tickets are
$40 per person and should be sent to Kristin Walters
C/O MHS 2002 Reunion at 603 Lakeview Ave,
Milford, DE 19963. For more information, you can
check us out on facebook at http://www.facebook.
com/ref=logo#!/groups/215105828521470/. For
questions please contact Kristin (Wiley) Walters at
kristinwalters21@yahoo.com or call 302-242-3735.
We will have a rocking DJ and photo booth,and stationed
and butlered hors’duerves. We are looking
forward to catching up and having a great night.
Class of 92 Plans 20th Reunion July 14
The Milford High School Class of 1992 will be
hosting their 20th reunion on July 14 at Abbott’s
Grill in Milford. Cost for tickets is $35 per person
and can be purchased via credit card by visiting
http://www.daveburris.com/reunion or by mailing
a check to MHS ‘92 Reunion c/o Dave Burris,
16423 John Rowland Trail, Milton, DE 19968. If
you prefer to pay by credit card over the phone, or
if you have any questions or comments, please email
dave@daveburris.com.

Clendaniel, Mentzer
Honored For
Scholastic Abilities
On Monday, April 30 the “Secretary of Education Scholars Dinner” honored
two Milford High Seniors at Dover Downes. They were nominated
by MHS for their scholastic abilities and honored that night with the other
19 districts. In the picture from left to right is Mr. David Carter, Assistant
Principal at MHS, Stephanie Clendaniel, Lauren Mentzer, Dr. Sylvia Henderson,
Director of Student Services, and Representative Harvey Kenton.
MHS Sports
Scores
Monday, April 30
Lacrosse – Boys Varsity
Milford 1, Dover 15
Wednesday, May 2
Tennis – Boys Varsity
Milford 4, Dover 1
Baseball Varsity
Milford 3, Sussex Tech 7
Softball Varsity
Milford HS 3, Sussex Tech 8
Track & Field – Boys Varsity
Tri-Meet:
Cape Henlopen 62, Milford 84
Milford 97.67, Sussex Tech 48.33
Track & Field – Girls Varsity
Tri-Meet:
Cape Henlopen 92, Milford 54
Milford 76, Sussex Tech 70
Soccer – Girls Varsity
Milford 3, Polytech 2
Tennis – Girls Varsity
Dover 5, Milford 0
Thursday, April 3
Lacrosse – Boys Varsity
Milford 5, Delmar 8
Tennis – Girls Varsity
Cape Henlopen 4, Milford 1
Tennis – Boys Varsity
Milford 3, Cape Henlopen 2
Baseball Varsity
Milford 4, Caesar Rodney 0
Soccer – Girls Varsity
Lake Forest 0, Milford 2
Softball Varsity
Milford 0, Caesar Rodney 5
Friday, May 4
Lacrosse – Boys Varsity
Sanford School 4, Milford 3

Lady Bucs Look To Improve 10-5 Record
By Matt Short
The Milford High School Buccaneers varsity Softball
team has had an incredible season. With a record
of 10-5, the team has shattered last season’s record of
7-11. The Bucs have defeated many tough competitors
this season including Cape Henlopen, Dover, and
Laurel High School. Their winning streak, however,
was cut short after losing two games last week.
“We’ve had a good season,” said Savannah Becker
who plays center field. “We hit a few bumps along the
road last week, but we’re still adjusting.”
Last week the team played against Sussex Tech on
their home turf. By the third inning, Milford was up
2-1. Lindsay Siok, was 4-4 and had two RBIs, while
Kylie Nelson was 3-3 and scored two runs for Milford.
Despite much determination by Milford, Sussex Tech
came ahead and scored 6 runs in the seventh inning,
bringing the game to a 3-8 loss. Just two days later,
the lady Bucs struggled to score a run against Caesar
Rodney (7-7) last week. In the end, the Bucs lost 0-5.
“The last two games have been a struggle,” said Head
Coach Christine Beach. “I want the team to stay focused
and to take it one game at a time.”
Christine Beach stepped up to replace former head
coach Sean Brennan, who recently resigned earlier
this season after the Bucs lost 2-11 to Polytech High
School. This is her first year as the
Bucs Head Coach. So far, the team
has won seven games under her leadership.
“The team has really come together
and worked hard,” said Head Coach
Christine Beach. “We’re working to
get better each day.”
Some of the returning players this
year are Alyssa Sanders and Savannah Becker. Both
girls have taken a critical leadership role this season.
Earlier in the season, Sanders hit a double and scored
one run in the fifth inning of the Easton game to seal
the win. Becker had two hits and scored three runs
against St. Elizabeth High School, leading the Bucs to
victory with a final score of 16-1.
“Every girl on this team is a leader,” said Beach. “A
lot of the freshmen and sophomores are stepping up
and elevating their game.”
The softball team has come a long way and still continues
to overcome their challenges. However, with
the season coming to an end and only three games
left, the competition is harder than ever. This week the
Bucs have three tough games against Woodbridge (7-
6), Delmar (11-2) and Red Lion High School (4-5).
“Our strategy is to stay focused and take it one game
at a time,” said Beach.
Last year the Buccaneers defeated Woodbridge with
a 10-1 victory. They also managed to defeat Red Lion
10-0. However, their greatest opponent appears to the
Delmar Wildcats who’ve had an incredible season as
well, with a season record of 11-2.
“I think we’re ready for them,” said pitcher Alyssa
Sanders. “We have the ability, we just need to stay focused
and maintain our confidence.”
The Buccaneers will head to Woodbridge High
School on Tuesday, May 8, where they will face off
against the Warriors. The game is scheduled to begin
at 4:15p.m.

Bucs Move Closer To Henlopen Title
By Matt Short
The Milford High School Baseball team has been
performing well this season. With a record of 11-
4, and only three games remaining, the team hopes
to clinch a spot in the Henlopen North Conference
Tournament. With each of the remaining teams still
fighting to win a spot in the Conference Tournament,
it will not be a simple task.
“None of these games are going to be easy,” said Head
Coach Nick Brannon. “Each of the remaining teams
are all fighting to be in the conference.”
Last year the Bucs had a close to perfect season. Losing
only two games last season, against Dover and Sussex
Central, the Bucs won the Henlopen North Conference
and defeated Archmere Academy 11-2 in the
first round of the tournament. After advancing to the
second round, however, the Bucs struggled to score a
run during the first half of their game against Caesar
Rodney and lost 8-16.
“Last season was an important highlight in my career,”
said Brannon. “Everyone gave it their all and
played to the best of their abilities.”
Some of the retuning players this year include Nick
Grant, Nathan Poore, and George Michael. All three
players have a lot of experience and knowledge of the
game, helping them fulfill their leadership rolls on the
team.
The baseball team has overcome
a lot of obstacles including the new
required batted ball coefficient of
restitution (BBCOR) batting rule
change, which was set in place this
season. The team also overcame the
change in coaching, as Nick Brannon
stepped forward for his first
season as Head Coach. Under his
leadership, the team has had an
extraordinary season and hopes to
continue their success.
Last week the Bucs competed against Sussex Tech
and lost a much needed victory in order to seize the
Henlopen North Conference. The loss now has both
Sussex Tech and Milford High tied 9-2 for the Henlopen
Conference.
“We’ve made a few errors, but we’re still adjusting,”
said Shortstop George Michael.
Despite the teams set back with Sussex Tech, the
Buccaneers continued to move forward by defeating
Casear Rodney 4-0 just two days later.
“It was an important victory for us,” said Brannon.
“We managed to beat a tough opponent.”
This week the Buccaneers will compete against
Woodbridge and Delmar who are both competing for
the Henlopen South title.
“We just need to maintain the approach and focus
on what’s ahead,” commented Coach Brannon.
The Buccaneers next game will be played on Tuesday,
May 8, at Woodbridge High School (8-1). The
game is scheduled to begin at 4:15p.m.

MPD Seize 2,736 Grams of Marijuana
Milford Police Department
On Monday, April 30 the Milford Police Department’s
Special Investigations Unit executed a search
warrant at a residence in the unit block of Southeast
2nd Street, completing a 4 month investigation. The
search warrant resulted in the seizure of approximately
900 grams of Marijuana and over $4000.00 in United
States Currency. Following the execution of that
search warrant, a second search warrant was executed
at a business (DE Fat Boys Tires, Rims, and Audio)
in the 16000 block of South DuPont Hwy in Harrington.
The second search warrant resulted in the seizure
1836 grams of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Police
charged Dennis A. Beckett, 30 of Ellendale, with
two counts of Possession with the Intent to Deliver
Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Deliver Over
1500 grams of Marijuana, Possession With the Intent
to Deliver Marijuana Within 300 feet of a Church,
and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Mr. Beckett was committed to the Sussex Correctional
Institution on $52,000.00 secured bond. This was
a joint investigation that also included the Delaware
State Police, Harrington Police, and Bridgeville Police.
Juvenile Arrested
For Carrying A
Concealed Deadly
Weapon
Milford Police Department
On 4/28/12 at approx. 0350 am the Milford Police
responded to the area of S. Washington Street after
receiving a complaint of 3 males traveling through Bicentennial
Park with a gun.
Police made contact with 3 male juveniles and discovered
that one was armed with a sawed off 12 gauge
shotgun in his waistband. Investigation revealed that
the other two juveniles were not involved.
The 15yo male juvenile was arrested & charged with
one count of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a
Firearm. He was arraigned and committed to Stevenson
House in default of $5000 secured bond.
Beckett

The
Jolly Roger
Freshman
joins record
relay
Page 5
Baseball team
picks up
key wins
Page 4
Vol. XXXV, No. 5 May 8, 2012
Upcoming sports: Lacrosse at Sussex Central May 9; Girls’ soccer at Kirkwood
Soccer Club May 10; Baseball/ Softball at Delmar May 10; Boys’ & girls’ tennis Henlopen
Meet May 11-12 at Sea Colony ; Track & Field Henlopen Meet May 11-12 at Lake Forest.
Just how successful has new dress code been
By Logan Anderson
Photo Editor
Now that the 2011-12 school
year is nearly over, students are
still complaining about the school
dress code that Milford High
School has initiated for the year.
Nonetheless, district administrators
have deemed it a success.
“We have received many positive
comments from parents,
members of the community and
the staff,” said Milford School
District superintendent Sharon
Kanter. “They state that students
are dressed and ready to learn. We
have also been complimented by
the local police department since
they believe that a dress code has
established a sense of calm and
focus, and any gang-related
issues have been diminished,”
“The dress code has had
tremendous positive results for
the entire district,” she added.
Some students and teachers
believe that the dress code isn't
strict enough or held to a high
enough standard. Therefore, students
get away with breaking the
dress code.
“Students who break the dress
code are breaking school rules
and should be held accountable,”
said Superintendent Kanter. “If
students are defiant and do not
follow school rules, then the code
of conduct discipline process will
be followed and enforced.”
Still, the dress code has gained
favor with others.
MHS social studies teacher Mrs.
Gretchen Pikus added that she
“wasn't originally for dress code,
but then it became obvious that
some students had taken the former
dress code too far.”
“I'd hate to see a young girl
judged on clothing decisions,”
she said.
“I like the dress code,” said
MHS sophomore Seth Sturgeon.
“It makes the school look more
official, but I dislike them
because I'd rather wear what I
want.”
Students must wear solid-color
polo shirts in maroon, black,
gold, yellow, navy or white, and
only the top button can be un-buttoned.
Also, they must wear
khaki-style pants, walking shorts,
capris, skorts, skirts (no slits),
jumpers or dresses, in approved
colors of solid black, navy or tan.
Shoes must be appropriate for
school; no shoes with wheels or
bedroom slippers are permitted.
Elementary students are not permitted
to wear flip-flops and need
to have a closed-toed shoe
secured to foot by strap or
shoelaces.
The dress code has received
mixed reaction from students.
Some students believe they violate
the code for simple mistakes
because one teacher may allow a
student to wear attire that another
teacher doesn't approve.
However, other students believe
it's a positive change that the
school needs for more stability
and regulation.
“The goal was to have a structured
dress code policy that was
easy and affordable for students
to follow,” said the district director
of student support Dr. Sylvia
M Henderson. “All buildings
have a sense of school pride and
students are ready to learn when
they come to school. To date, we
have also decreased our overall
discipline referrals.”
Superintendent Kanter said
that “a few more tweaks” have
been added to the original dress
code policy for the year, and the
revised version is currently on the
website. That policy will remain
in effect for the 2012-13 school
year.
“The goal was to establish a
consistent, safe environment for
all students and to provide a climate
for learning that is focused
and positive. Yes, we have
accomplished this goal as the
tone and climate of every school
has been positive and rewarding.
As soon as you walk into one of
our buildings, it is quite evident
that students are serious and are
in school for learning and achieving,”
said Superintendent Kanter.
“I have really enjoyed working
with the district to implement this
new initiative,” said Dr.
Photo by Logan Anderson
MHS sophomores Rachael
Sluter, Colby Miller and Lydia
Cole all posed for a picture in their
uniforms to start the school year.
Henderson. “It has been very a
positive and collaborative effort
with our staff, parents and community.
I feel that it has allowed
our students to focus on the number
priority; which is their education.”

MAY 8, 2012 FEATURE 2
Pupils spend break
on 9-day adventure
through Costa Rica
By Bethany Campbell
News editor
Over Spring Break, five students
and two teachers from
Milford High School travelled on
a nine-day adventure to Costa
Rica, this year’s destination for
the school-organized trip.
In the recent years, Mr. Shawn
Snyder has been in charge of getting
these trips together, but this
year Mrs. Nicole Carter and Mrs.
Jan Fleming handled the planning
and chaperoning. The trip was
organized through Education
First, a company which deals
with international school-related
travel. By doing this, the students
and two group leaders were
able to pay for the tour inclusive
of lodging, three meals per day,
airfare and transportation in
Costa Rica and all excursions.
For Mrs. Carter, international
travel was nothing new, having
lived in Australia before and travelling
frequently in her adult life.
But for some of the student-travelers,
like Paige Davis, it was her
first experience outside of the
country.
"It’s definitely good to see
other cultures," she said. "The
whole thing was just really cool.
Everything we did and saw had a
life lesson behind it."
The group of seven arrived in
San Jose, the nation’s capital, on
the first day, and then travelled to
Inbio Park the following day.
There, they took a guided tour
and had the opportunity to taste
some of the medicinal plants that
Costa Rica offers.
Next, they traveled to Poas
Volcano, where they “enjoyed a
relaxing evening in a series of hot
springs and caves,” said Mrs.
Carter. They hiked around a huge
waterfall and got to kayak in the
area around the volcano.
Next on the agenda was
Monteverde to visit a local school
where they learned traditional
Costa Rican dancing, had lunch,
played soccer with the students,
and even donated school supplies.
Also in Monteverde, the
group enjoyed a jungle stroll, a
horseback ride through a coffee
plantation, and a canopy tour
through the jungle on a series of
platforms connected by zip-lines
(overall, the favorite activity,
according to the student travelers).
MHS students are already able
to register and begin payments
for next year’s Spring Break trip
to various destinations in Europe.
Photo by Logan Anderson
The cover of The Best of Me
The annual Blood Drive is
coming to Milford High School on
Thursday, May 10, and interested,
qualified candidates can sign up to
help those in need by donating
blood.
Donated blood can help auto
accident victims, patients with
leukemia, newborns, surgery and
cancer patients or maybe even just
someone you may know.
To be able to give blood, donors
must meet certain qualifications:
they must be 17 years old, weigh
Sparks’ novel differs
from his usual affair
By Logan Anderson
Photo Editor
“The Best of Me” by number
one New York Times best-selling
author Nicholas Sparks continues
to hold his title with another novel
full of romance and action.
A young girl Amanda Collier
and a young boy Dawson Cole
meet by fate and fall deeply in
love. Unfortunately, they live on
the opposite sides of their home
town Oriental, North Carolina.
Their families don’t get along
with each other which sadly
caused them to have to separate
and go completely different ways.
Twenty-five years later, they
at least 110 pounds and be in basically
good health with no fever,
sore throat, flu symptoms or cold
or allergy symptoms. Donors
should have no history of hepatitis,
and if they have been taking
any medications, some may disqualify
them from giving blood.
Some restrictions exist for
those who have traveled outside
the United States recently or those
with a piercing, branding or tattoo.
Donors should eat a good meal
within three hours of giving blood
and drink plenty of fluids, but
energy drinks or caffeinated
drinks should be avoided 24 hours
meet again due to the death of
Tuck Hostetler who used to be the
mentor to their high school relationship.
Tuck left instructions for
what he wanted Amanda and
Dawson to get accomplished.
In the process of them preparing
Tuck’s funeral and viewing and
dealing with all of the tasks Tuck
left behind, they realize how they
felt about each other. The two
then have to make a decision
about their future.
This book touches readers with
suspense, leaving them anxious to
know what will happen next.
Unbelievable, mind-boggling
scenes occur throughout the surprisingly
action-packed story.
Blood Drive set for Thursday, May 10
By Morgan Keesic
Staff writer
before giving blood. Heavy lifting
or physical activity should be
avoided for a few hours after giving
blood.
Once the needle goes into the
donor’s arm, the process takes less
than 10 minutes to draw the units
of blood needed. Following the
blood draw, patients relax for 15
minutes and are encouraged to eat
a snack and have a drink to replenish
nutrients.
Upon completion, donors get a
free T-shirt given and return to
class as a hero. One’s donated
blood can help up to three patients
or save as many as three lives.

MAY 8, 2012 FEATURE 3
Annual festival brings
FFA plans stay busy
locals together again
By Brenna Schafer
Feature editor
The eighth annual Bug and
Bud festival was held Saturday,
April 28 at the Milford Mispillion
River Walk. This event always
has plenty of activities to keep
people entertained.
A downtown street is closed
off to allow vendors to sell and
advertise different items like pet
supplies, jewelry, clothing,
scarves, wood structures and
indoor as well as outdoor decorations.
The food court offered plenty
of treats with up to a dozen vendors
selling things like hot dogs,
hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches,
french-fries, and to settle
the craving for those with a sweet
tooth, funnel cake, cotton candy
and kettle corn.
Kids Korner, located in
Bicentennial Park, also offered
some kid-friendly activities:
Spider Toss, Ladybug Toss, Bug
& Bud Surprise, Pony Rides,
Kids Safety Train, Rock Wall,
Fire Truck Rides, Bloom Blaster,
and more.
Older children weren't left out
either as they had an opportunity
to enter in the Tidewater Bass
Club youth fishing contest, and
free paddle boat rides were available
through the day.
“I've been going every year
since it started, and I love all the
Photo by Brenna Schafer
The eighth annual Bug and Bud
festival was a big success.
varieties of food, shops, and
games available,” said Milford
Middle School seventh grader
Amber Roberts.
The festival continues to
expand bigger and better each
year.
By Brenna Schafer
Feature editor
The Milford High Future
Farmers of America have been
busy with numerous activities
and some other club events are
slated to occur soon.
The chicken BBQ held
Saturday April 28 was successful.
According to FFA advisor Chris
Stahl, cooking was a bit slower
this year, but the chicken still
tasted good and FFA made a pretty
decent profit.
Interviews are also coming up
for students interested in becoming
an officer for the 2012-13
FFA chapter. Contact any
advisor such as Mr. Stahl or Mrs.
Judith Bruns for an application.
Interview dates will be
announced soon.
FFA T-shirts are on sale.
Bright orange and hot pink shirts
are $10, and camouflage shirts
are $18. These shirts include the
National FFA emblem.
Lastly, the annual parent/member
banquet will be held on May
10 in the MHS cafeteria. Chapter
degrees will be given out, past
FFA accomplishments will be
honored, and new chapter officers
will be announced. Cost is
$10 per family and bring a covered
dish of choice.
Also for those interested in
collecting service hours, opportunities
are available. Contact any
Animal Science advisor or FFA
administrator for information.
For any other questions about
FFA activities, please feel free to
contact Mr. Stahl or Mrs. Bruns at
the high school.
Band students participate in Disney parade at Florida
Photo by Rosali Corporan
MHS Band students participated in the Disney parade at Florida.
By Rosali Corporan
Co-editor-in-chief
The Milford High School band
recently had a trip to Disney World in
Florida where they performed the
smash hit We R Who We R by Ke$ha
on Thursday, April 26 through
Sunday, April 29.
The trip consisted of the marching
and concert band members, which
include musicians, color guard, honor
guard and the baton team.
The trip allowed students to be
exposed to the outside world both
socially and artistically, allowing
them out of their comfort zone to
interact with unfamiliar people.
“Even flying on an airplane gives
students a beneficial experience,”
added MHS band director Christine
Paxson. “Trips like this teach students
about consequences for their actions
and how important it is to be a class
act and how to represent themselves,
families and school well.”
According to Ms. Paxson, the band
members practiced every day for their
performance at Disney and put in
hard work to represent MHS.
“Some days, we would rehearse
concert band music, and if the weather
was nice we would practice marching
through the parking lot of the
school,” she said.
“I was so confident and the students
all did a fantastic job at both
performances!” she added.
Not only did the students perform
at Disney, but they also got to roam
around the theme parks and enjoy
their time in Florida.
“I loved every single part of it,”
stated MHS sophomore Hannah
Knechel. “The rides were awesome,
especially the Harry Potter exhibit.
I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, so it was
pretty neat to see it come alive.”
“I would definitely go again. It
was great!” added MHS sophomore
Ali VanVorst.

MAY 8, 2012 SPORTS 4
Varsity baseball rallies past
Lake Forest, Indian River
By Chelsea Reynolds
Co-sports editor
The Milford High varsity baseball team defeated
Lake Forest, 10-6, on April 24. Christopher Huk, who
has the best batting average on the team, pitched the
first five innings, while Cesar Vazquez pitched the final
two.
Nick Grant hit a home run in the third inning and
worked a walk with the bases loaded.
“It felt good to contribute to the team, but the home
run felt like every other one,” said Grant.
Trailing 6-3, the Bucs rallied for seven runs in the bottom
of the sixth inning.
“We were fortunate that we were able to come back
and put together a big inning in the bottom of the sixth
to regain the lead and ultimately, the win” said MHS
head coach Nicholas Brannan.
Photo by Chelsea Reynolds
Jason Parker gets ready to swing during the Lake
Forest game on April 24.
Photo by Chelsea Reynolds
Cesar Vazquez steps to the plate versus Lake
Forest on April 24. The Bucs rallied for a 10-6 win.
Vazquez added three hits, including a triple and an
RBI.
“The game was easy,” said Huk. “During the sixth
inning, the team started to hit the ball more.”
“We came out very flat and did not play our best
baseball until the end of the game,” said Brannan.
“The only thing we need to work on is bunt coverage,”
added MHS senior David Michael.
The Bucs (10-3) also defeated Indian River, 12-2,
on April 26. Michael earned the conference win striking
out seven. Huk had a homerun and three RBI.
“The team has begun to realize that we cannot take
one pitch off and that any and all opponents must be
approached the same as all teams are capable of playing
a high school level baseball,” said Coach Brannan.
“I expect us to maintain a higher level of focus as
the season winds down and the state tournament closes
in.”
With win, soccer girls
show mindset, intensity
By Chelsea Reynolds
Co-sports editor
The Milford High varsity soccer
girls battled Henlopen foe
Sussex Tech on April 24 and
came on top winning a close
score, 2-1.
“Sussex Tech is like a rival to
us,” said MHS senior Lindsay
Winckoski. “They are really good
this year.”
During the first half, Sussex
Tech scored to take a 1-0 lead, but
in the second half, MHS junior
Rebekah Yanacek scored both of
the goals to help Milford rally to
win.
“The team came out with the
right mindset and the intensity we
needed to have pulled us through
with a win,” said MHS senior
Brittney Hughes.
During the game, the Lady
Bucs used a different formation.
Also the girls attacked when they
had the opportunity, too.
“I think we did really well, and
we came together as a team,” said
Winckoski.
The girls also played April 26
against Cape Henlopen, but lost,
2-1 as their record dropped to 3-5
on the season. Kira Byler scored
the goal for the Lady Bucs during
the second half.
“The game showed us that we
need to work on winning the ball
and getting to it first, and attacking
the ball,” said Hughes.
Photos by Chelsea Reynolds
ABOVE: Brooke
Hughes (at right) passes
the ball to Alexis
Guzman during MHS
girls’ soccer practice.
AT RIGHT: Stefanie
Clendaniel (at left)
and Tara Gleysteen
complete ball drills at
practice.

MAY 8, 2012 SPORTS 5
Freshman sets mark
Girls fall to Polytech
By Rosali Corporan
Co- editor-in-chief
Fifteen-year-old Hannah
Uebele is a striving young freshman
who has recently broken the
Milford High School girls’ track
and field 3200-meter relay school
record with the help of her teammates.
Uebele joined juniors Alexis
Groce and Tyesha Bowman and
senior Molly Bliss to run a
10:04.61 at the Dunbar Crimson
Tide Classic in Washington, D.C.
on April 14. They squad broke the
previous record by nearly seven
seconds.
Uebele then joined Groce,
Bliss and sophomore Kelsey
Cabrera to reset the mark to
10:01.61at the Henderson
Invitational on Friday, May 4.
“It’s really cool to be in an
awesome 4-by-800 squad,” said
Uebele. “I am really proud of my
squad, and I just know we are
going to get better I’m really
proud of Molly for being our
anchor.”
Uebele could not have done
this by herself. She said the one
thing that always keeps her going
is the thought of making her team
proud.
“Our team motivates me
because I love everyone on the
team and they motivate me,”
added Uebele. “I wouldn’t be
doing track if it wasn’t for them.”
Uebele did not always run
track. After being a part of the
soccer team for several years, she
made her decision to join the track
team based on the people she had
met during the MHS cross country
season during the fall.
“I miss soccer, but I like everyone
on the track team so much
better, and I just love track all
together,” explained Uebele.
Uebele started running when
she was in seventh grade and has-
Photo by Rosali Corporan
Hannah Uebele running during
the 3200-meter relay
n’t stopped ever since.
“For me the most important
thing about running is that I just
want to get faster and make everyone
proud,” she said. “That’s the
best accomplishment.
“I don’t think I want to run in
college, but I will always enjoy
running.”
By Jalyn Powell
Co- sports editor
The Milford High School varsity
softball team stands strong on the
diamond with a 10-5 record.
The girls started the season with
three-straight wins before they took
a tough loss to currently undefeated
Polytech.
“We didn’t come out as strong as
we could have,” said MHS sophomore
Kylie Nelson. “I look forward
to playing them again.”
The girls took a tough 8-3 loss to
Sussex Tech on May 1 and another
5-0 loss to Caesar Rodney May 4.
“We have had some bad innings,
but we are focusing on staying away
from the bad innings,” said MHS
head coach Christina Beach, who
recently took over for Sean Brennan.
Though Coach Brennan’s resignation
affected the girls, their record
proves that the loss of their head
coach didn’t keep them down for
long. They rallied for a six-game
winning streak mid-season.
“It was a big shock,” said Nelson.
Photo by Jalyn Powell
MHS player Savannah Becker
throws the ball during practice.
“The team took it very hard, but we
bounced back and prepared to play
ball.
“Coach Gator [Brennan] still supports
us and cheers us on during
games which helps a lot,” she added.
“The girls came together after he
left and worked hard to support each
other through the transition,” said
Coach Beach. “The girls are working
very hard this season.”
Track teams aim for Henlopen crown
Photo by Jalyn Powell
MHS runner Molly Bliss challenges
Cape’ Shanel Dickens in the 1600 meters.
By Jalyn Powell
Co-sports editor
The Milford High boy’’ and girls’ track and
field teams scraped up some wins on Tuesday,
May 1.
The boys gained a victory over both Cape
Henlopen, 84-62, and Sussex Tech, 97.67-
48.33, while the girls prevailed over Tech, 76-
70, but took a tough 92-54 loss to Cape.
“There was a lot of talk that Cape and Tech
would give us competition,” said MHS senior
Bryson Cartwright. “We just came out to prove
them wrong.”
The boys (11-0) are currently undefeated
and hope to keep their perfect record alive as
they take on undefeated Caesar Rodney for the
regular-season Henlopen Conference title
Tuesday, May 8, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at
Lake Forest High.
The girls, however, remain in close competition
for the title. If the Lady Bucs beat CR,
they will force a tie for the conference championship.
“It felt good to beat Tech, but we should not
have lost to Cape,” insisted MHS junior
Destiny Sivels. “We didn’t come in with a
mindset to win.”
The girls know they need to bring it all to
the table in order to share, and successfully
defend, the title. They went 12-0 en route to
the regular-season crown last season.
“We lacked effort in several events,” said
MHS sophomore Lakeisha Pettyjohn, who ran
her fastest 400-meter time, a 1:04 on May 1.
“It’s good we have some time to prepare for
the big meet against CR,” said Cartwright.

MAY 8, 2012 FEATURE 6
By Salena Carillo
Photo editor
Milford students attend
annual TSA confrence
NAME: MORGAN SUIT
CLASS: JUNIOR
TATS: FLOWER &
QUOTE
Tattoos have become the way to express one’s art and culture
today, and it seems more people keep getting them. They may
become a controversial issue in the career field, but that didn’t
affect any of the students in this Jolly Roger feature.
As some of the few students at Milford High School to have tattoos,
they’re proud of them. Keep in touch each issue with Milford
Ink for another MHS student’s tattoos and their meaning to that
individual.
Morgan Suit, a junior at Milford High with
two tattoos, has a quote and a flower. They’re both
meaningful to her, and that’s why she wanted to get
them. Her favorite one is the flower because “it’s cute,”
she stated. Suit said she doesn’t regret any, and people
like them, she said. She doesn’t think they will affect
her in the future because they’re not visible with clothing.
Morgan’s tatoo style includes quotes and pictures.
By Cory Morris
Co-editor-in-chief
Seven Milford High School
students competed in the annual
Delaware Technology Student
Association Conference on April
26 and 27 at the State
Fairgrounds in Harrington.
Jeremy Kilgore, Ian
Passwaters, Michael Morgan,
Cole Hallman, Weston Price and
Cory Morris competed in events
during the day while Morgan
McKenzie attended to photograph
the events, ranging from
model rocketry to debates on
technological issues.
Most competitions allow for
both middle school and high
school students to compete. The
conference encourages students
who may be interested in similar
technology-related fields.
Some events require the students
to work on a product before
the conference, such as a film in
the short film event, or creating a
glider for the flight endurance
and flight competition. However,
the events that are performed at
the competition are timed and
require difficult feats for the competitors
to achieve victory.
For example, Technology
Problem Solving required students
to make a rig that would
send an object from point A to
point B and then return it to point
A as close to 10 seconds as possible
with as little human interaction
as possible. The rig had to be
made with whatever was on the
competitors' work station, which
included, in this case, balsa
wood, super glue, an Exacto
knife, two spools, a sheet of
paper, and some other miscellaneous
items. The rig had to be
Photo by Morgan McKenzie
Ian Passwaters, Michael
Morgan and Jeremy Kilgore
check a glider before flight.
made within two hours.
Each of the Milford students
competed in this event while Mr.
Bruce Leibu, MHS
Communications Technology
teacher, observed and videotaped
the students working.
During the awards ceremony,
competitors earned first, second
and third-place prizes for their
projects or events. The TSA competition
is designed for students
who are looking for a way to
explore careers in technology to
have fun by doing so.