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“Each small business does so much more for thecommunity than just providing their own products,”commented owner of Dolce Bakery Chuck Stanko.“All of us support our own community and reallymake a point to create a better overall experience forthose visiting our town.”In addition to their downtown business, ownersof Dolce Coffee Shop Chuck Stanko and GeorgeCarroll also support their community by supportingseveral organizations such as the Boys and GirlsClub for Greater Milford. Chuck is also an organizerof the Downtown Milford Merchant’s Associationwhich brings together downtown businesses to shareideas and opportunities in support of each other.When deciding how to spend those precious holidaydollars shoppers should not only remember thatwhen products are purchased from locally ownedstores more money stays in the local economy. Theyshould also take into account the personalized serviceand the owner’s personal investment in a successfullocal community. Small Business Saturday will takeplace this Saturday, November 24 with almost everylocally owned business offering some sort of holidayspecials to encourage local support. Be sure to supportlocal businesses by looking for them on Facebook,viewing their websites and giving them a callin preparation for Saturday.239 NE Front St., MilfordA Full-Service Facility:Cardio EquipmentFree WeightsHammer Strength & CybexSpinning - Yoga - ZumbaAnd Much More!Click Here to Learn More At:extremetotalfitness.com

Local Volunteers Help Sandy VictimsBy Bryan ShupeAs the Hurricane Sandy relief effort continues forNew York and New Jersey, residents of Milford continueto send donations of money, supplies and timeto help their neighboring states to the North. Justdodging the devastating storm themselves, local residentsthat are helping areas that were impacted bySandy are constantly reminded how lucky they wereto miss the destruction of the October storm.Mechele and her daughter Danielle Kalaygian alongwith J.J. and Teri Carter and Amanda Kilby made atrip to New York on Sunday, November 10 to assistwith the larger relief effort being held at the NewYork Container Terminal. Living in New York untilthe age of 21, Michele knew that she needed to helpher friends and family still living in New York. Afterhearing a women on a national news broadcast askingfor assistance one week after the storm hit, sheknew it was time to take action. Putting the call outthrough social media Michele decided to take donationsfrom the local community to make a trip toNew York.“Within minutes I had people contacting me thatI didn’t even know in order to make a donation,”commented Michele. “Businesses, individuals andthe students at the Milford School District all madedonations for us to take up to New York.”With the U-Haul trailer loaded with clothing, foodand supplies the group made the four and a half hourdrive to help sort donations that were coming in fromacross the country. While there they prepared boxesof supplies that were picked up by local churches andorganizations to be distributed to those affected bythe storm.A day later Karen Messick of Milford and her familydecided to drive to New York to drop off their collecteddonations to a sorting facility in Broad Channel.When they arrived they were asked to drop theirsupplies in a pile that was placed behind the facility.Continued on next page

According to Karen the donations were piled high and were beginning toshow signs of weathering from the elements. Not wanting her collections tosit in what seemed to be a forgotten pile, Karen decided to take the suppliesdirectly to the people on the street.“The streets were full of vehicles filled with water and debris was pilled everywhere,words cannot describe the devastation,” commented Karen. “At the collectioncenters we were told that people who needed the supplies would comeget them but I kept thinking how can they pick up supplies without vehicles.We just pulled our truck over on the side of the road and started handingthings out the back.”On Saturday, November 17 Joan Greeley and Suzannah Martin Frederickhelped organized a bus trip for 27 individuals to support any services neededby homeowners on Buel Street in Staten Island. While there volunteers helpedrepair several houses from the wind and water damage Hurricane Sandy leftbehind. With skilled contractors on hand, the group helped remove debrisfrom houses, performed demolition services and repaired appliances such ashot water heaters.“The streets did not look that bad when we first pulled up,” commented Ms.Greeley. “…but when we looked at the area on google maps it showed us justhow much damage had been done. There were no trees or signs of vegetationleft, it was a disaster zone.”Datesstillavailable!Large&smallgroupsCateringat yourhome orofficeThe group was limited to what could be repaired since many houses are waitingfor further information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) and insurance providers before they can begin major construction andrehabilitation. After the Thanksgiving weekend the group is looking to plananother trip to help those in Staten Island with repairs to framing, floors, roofsand other major projects.The Rookery NorthMilford · Call 422-9745The Rookery SouthMilton · Call 684-3103

Locals Participate In Sandy Relief EffortsBy Bryan ShupeFor the full slideshow, click here.

Chamber Hosts ‘Taste Of Milford’By Bryan ShupeOn Thursday, November 15 the Chamber of Commercefor Greater Milford hosted their 6th annualTaste of Milford at The Rookery North at Shawnee.This year’s co-beneficiary was the Milford SchoolDistrict.Celebrating the several dining experiencesaround Milford the Chamber featured food fromover 11 restaurants including Abbott’s Grill, TheRookery North and Troops BBQ.For the full slideshow, click here.

‘Willy Wonka’ Begins Friday Nov. 24Second Street Players are in theirfinals days of preparation for theirproduction of Roald Dahl’s WillyWonka to premier on Friday, November23, the day after Thanksgiving.The show runs for twoweekends with performances onNov. 23, 24, 25, 30 and Dec 1 and2. The Friday and Saturday showsbegin at 8 pm and the Sunday matineesbegin at 3 pm.By Bryan ShupeWE WANTYOU BACK…and we’re willing to pay for it!$50 OFFAny 4G LTE Android Smartphonewith this coupon. Requires new 2-yr. activation & data pak.Some restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers.See store for details.In the colorful musical, candymaker Willy Wonka stages a contestby hiding golden tickets infive of his scrumptious candy bars.Whoever comes up with these ticketswill win a free tour of the Wonkafactory, as well as a lifetime supply ofcandy. The play combines elementsof both Roald Dahl’s book “Charlieand the Chocolate Factory” and ofthe 1971 movie, “Willy Wonka & theChocolate Factory” with much newlycreated material and songs.Front row L to R- Hannah Wolk, Rachel Brzezicki, AlexDornenburg, Hunter Gondeck, Lake Veasey. Back row Lto R- Steve Haber, Julia Free, Sharon Buchanan, AndrewHall, David Hall, Eric Hamilton, Devon Lynch,Richard Gallo,Melanie Newark, Curtis Howard, Lauren David, SarahHaydu, Hadley O’Day, Michael Walls, Jody Veasey.Not pictured George and Carole Mason.“Willy Wonka” features all the favorite songs from the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” suchas “The Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want it Now.”Show director Susan Newark, from Staytonville, has worked with a cast of more than 20, from young childrenmaking their stage debut to experienced adult actors and actresses. After many years of production experienceWe matchcompetitor’spricing…even onlineexclusives!HARRINGTON302-398-60401000 Midway Dr., Ste. 11AIn the Food Lion Shopping Centerwww.WirelessZone.comMILFORD302-424-1900913 North Dupont Blvd.Airpark Plaza, next to H & R BlockActivation fee/line: $35IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan & credit approval.Up to $350 early termination fee/line & add’l charges. Offers & coverage, varying by svc, notavailable everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Limited time offer. 4G LTE is available in194 cities & 122 airports in the U.S.; coverage maps at vzw.com. All company names, trademarks,logos and copyrights not the property of Verizon Wireless are the property of their respectiveowners. © 2012 Verizon Wireless. *Wireless Zone is not responsible for typographical errors.

“Puss In Boots” AuditionsBy Steve TwilleySecond Street Players will hold open auditions for its children’s dessert theatre play “Puss In Boots”on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 5 pm and Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm at Riverfront Theatre, 2 S. Walnut Street,Milford, Delaware. The show will be performed on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 pm and Saturday, Feb. 16and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 1 pm.“Puss In Boots” is directed by Timothy Free, who most recently was the production manager forSecond Street’s “Willy Wonka.” Roles in “Puss In Boots” are available for adults and children, ages 9and up. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation or previous theatreexperience are required. The complete rehearsal schedule will be established based on cast and crewavailability.Written by Vera Morris, “Puss In Boots” delightfully retells the classic story of Tom, the miller’s son,who is left his father’s cat as an inheritance. The cat is no one’s fool and promises that if Tom getshim a pair of boots he will make his fortune. Once he has the footwear and becomes Puss In Boots,the cat sets out on an amazing adventure involving the King, the Queen and the lovely Princess Pam,who Puss thinks will make a nice wife for his master.By the final curtain, all of the cat’s plans have come to pass, and audiences will have met a hilariouscast of characters, including and Ogre, the Ogre’s giggling bride-to-be and her snobbish mother, theOgre’s servants and his comical dog, who’d like a new owner.For more information about “Puss In Boots,” the full schedule of next year’s children’s dessertshows, and more about Second Street Players’ 2013 main stage season, visit the theatre’s website atsecondstreetplayers.com.“Puss In Boots” is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a stateagency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the NationalEndowment of the Arts.Friday, December 7th5pm to 8pmSnow or ShineCome downtown to enjoy treats in most businesses,live entertainment throughout the streets, visit withSanta & Mrs. Claus, and much more.Presented BySponsored ByDave Wilsonof Wilson’s AuctionFor more information visit www.DowntownMilford.org or call 302-839-1180

Brendon T. Warfel, Burris LogisticsPlan Habitat HomeOn October 26, 2012, Kevin Gilmore,Executive Director of Sussex CountyHabitat for Humanity (SCHFH) announcedthat Burris Logistics and BrendonT. Warfel Construction will be joiningtogether in partnership to build aHabitat home next year in the Milfordarea.This exciting announcement took placeduring the annual employee appreciationpicnic and provided the perfect opportunityto share the good news with bothBurris and Warfel employees.Staff ReportBLACK FRIDAYNov. 2320% Off for Early Birds7 - 10 a.m. (Some exclusions apply)OPEN HOUSENov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2Enjoy SpecialSavings & Treats!Rt. 13, Harrington, DE302-398-4630Gilmore said, “Brendon T. Warfel andBurris Logistics are both successful communityminded companies with strongties to the Milford Community. Theyare able and willing to engage their networksin helping a family with housingand building hope and community inthe process.”Kevin Gilmore spoke to those in attendance abouthow Habitat partners with others to make the dreamof homeownership a possibility. He said, “Habitatis not a give-away program. Rather it gives people aFrom left, Donnie Burris of Burris Logistics, Kevin Gilmoreof Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and Brendon Warfelof Brendon T. Warfel Construction.hand-up not a hand-out! Every adult in the familycontributes 250 hours of hard work, sweat equity tobuilding on their home and other projects too.”Tom Protack, Director of CommunityContinued on next page

FFA Brings Home National AwardsStaff ReportOn October 24-27, 18 members of the Milford FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis,IN, joining about 55,000 other FFA members, advisors, and sponsorsfrom across the country in attendance at the 85th National FFA Convention. Theycompeted either individually or on a team in a Career Development Event. EachMilford FFA student earned a trip to Nationals by winning at the state level at eitherthe Delaware FFA State Convention last March or at the Delaware State Fairin July. There are over 557,000 FFA members nationwide and each Milford FFAmember competed against FFA members from all 50 states.The National FFA Career Development Events (CDE) are competitions thatrequire members to think critically, communicate clearly, and perform tasks inthe field of agriculture. At the National FFA Convention, members receive a gold,silver or bronze ranking, both individually and as a team, based on their performance.The chapter had three teams and one individual competing this year. Theagronomy team received a bronze ranking and consisted of Melissa Blew (bronzeindividually), Kaelin Corr (silver), Kari Corr (bronze), and Shannon Hollingsworth(silver). The forestry team received a silver ranking and consisted of MikaelaHermstedt (silver), Candice Reif (silver), Michael Skivers (silver), and KatieWallace (bronze). The poultry team received a gold ranking, placing 12th overall,and consisted of Colby Miller (gold), Ellie Pitman (gold), and Clay Shirey (gold).Finally, Bree Wilkins competed as the job interview candidate and received a goldranking placing 8th overall.In addition to the career development events achievements, there were two otherawards that reflect Milford FFA Chapter’s success. The Milford FFA Chapter was atop 10 finalist for Models of Innovation, a section of the National Chapter Award,for their horseshoe crab count. Also, for the sixth year in a row Milford FFAChapter received a 3-star National Chapter Award, the highest award given byJudith Bruns (advisor), Colby Miller, Ellie Pitman, Clay Shireythe organization. Overall, the Milford FFA Chapter did an outstanding job at the83rd National FFA Convention. The Milford FFA advisors, Judith Bruns, ScottHaldeman, Jack Newark, and Chris Stahl are very proud of the accomplishmentsof these elite FFA members.

Chamber Donates ToAmerican Cancer SocietyCarlisle Awards StudentsFor Fire PreventionThe Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford along with sponsors DentsplyCaulk, Extreme Total Fitness, i.g. Burton, WSFS and The Delaware Prostate CancerCoalition presented the American Cancer Society with a $1000.00 from a portionof the proceeds from the 3rd Annual “Smile for Freedom” 5K/3K Run/Walk.Photo Attached: Back Row (L to R) Brian Warnock, WSFS; Pete Renzi, i.g. Burton;Jon Good Dentsply Caulk; Charlie Burton, i.g. Burton; Front Row (L to R)David Sauls, Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition; Sarah Fox, Milford Relay for Life;Josette Castiglione, ACS; Alexa Pavlak, Extreme Total Fitness; Bobbi Pavlak, ExtremeTotal Fitness; Lisa DiVincenzo, i.g. Burton. Not Pictured Laura Burton, Abbott’sGrill.On Sunday November 11th the Carlisle Fire Company held their annualFire Prevention Posters and Essays Awards Program at the Fire Station.Winners from first through eighth grade received either trophiesor other special commendations for the entries the students submittedthrough their school. Carlisle Fire Company Chief Elect, Charles Vanamanand President, Marvin Sharp are pictured with the students thatreceived their 2012 awards. The students are Emma Holt, Verity Layton,Isabella Keesler-Evans, Madison Arnold, Connor Christie, MicahLawson, Brianna Casely, Shannon Onusko, Mark Hough Jr., HannahShockley, Jenna Ansalvish, Madeline Shahan, Susan Washinski, IrelandStump, Mariah Todd, Natalie Stevenson, Olivia Giltner, ChristopherPerry, Vanessa Johnson, and Cade Skuvy.

Lady Bucs ContinueTo Improve With 10-5 SeasonBy Kevin EickmanOn November 3, the Milford High School fieldhockey season was on the line. With a loss againstvisiting Caravel the Bucs might have been on the outsidelooking in when the State tournament field wasannounced. On that afternoon, against a top caliberopponent, Milford took the next step in the evolutionof a program that looks to be on the rise. Milfordwas able to defeat the then 13-1 Caravel Academy, ina 3-2 overtime thriller. “There is no doubt it was thehighlight of the season, it’s the kind of game we hadbeen trying to put together all year,” said Coach AndreaFleming.Milford would fall in the first round of the tournamenton a 1-0 road loss to Wilmington FriendsSchool. While the loss was disappointing, it was asolid effort and the second season in a row that theBucs qualified for the tournament. Coach Flemingbelieves that Milford is laying the groundwork for aneven greater success in the future “We are buildinga mindset, we are at the point that playing well, butstill losing isn’t good enough for us,” she commented.“This is a program committed to success and wewant to get better every year.”Continuing to reflect on the season, Coach Flemingthought that it was a year where all her playerscontinued to improve. One of those that stood outin their degree of improvement was junior SydneyReynolds. The midfielder had a very slow start to theseason and had to work hard to earn her playing time“Sydney was not where she needed to be at the beginningof the season but to her credit she workeddiligently and became an outstanding player,” commentedFleming.Another player that took great strides during theyear was Kasey Fry. The sophomore worked diligentlyto improve her game and it showed. “Caseywas a tireless worker, who got better and better asthe season progressed,” commented Fleming. “If shecontinues to improve, she could be something veryspecial.”When asked which senior would be the biggestvoid to be filled next year, Fleming stated that goalieRebekah Yanacek would be a big loss for the program“We are talking about a very special talent, thatcontributed to this program from her first day as afreshman to her final game as a senior,” said Fleming.“The bigger the moment, the bigger she became. Sheis a fantastic talent and a phenomenal leader.”Talking about the group as a whole, Fleming is fullof praise for the team. “This team was always willingto do the work. They knew nothing was going to behanded to them and they weren’t afraid to put in thehard work.” Fleming continued, “When you have agroup that works this hard it’s a pleasure to coach.They never complained, they never argued, they justgave it their all.”Looking forward to next season, Coach Flemingthinks that the team can take the next step. However,that next step will not come unless everybody buysinto what needs to be done. “The players need to dothe work during the off season, they need to workon their strength, skill and stamina,” she said. “Theeffort that they put in all year long is what pays offduring the season.”

Buc Booters Reach Goal,Now Aim HigherBy Kevin EickmanWith most athletic programs success is often measuredin increments and over the last few years Milfordsoccer has been steadily improving. In a yearthat took so many twists and turns, the Bucs whereforced to overcome injury and adversity in order tosecure a coveted State tournament bid. After fallingto Sussex Central on the next to last game of the season,the Buccaneers traveled to Woodbridge needinga victory to secure the final tournament birth. Milfordresponded with a rousing 5-0 win “The teamdid very well, in a big game,” said Coach Ken Outten.“We overcame so much just to have a chance tobe in that position, and we played a great game.”The win gave Milford an 8-5-2 regular season recordand the tournament birth that was a major goalat the start of the season. In the first round of theState Tournament Milford faced top seeded, two timedefending State Champions Salesianum and lost bya final of 6-0. While it is easy to take a look at thescore and think it a poor result, Coach Outten wasthrilled with how the team responded after fallingbehind early in the contest. “While nobody wants tolose by a score like that, the fact that we battled andplayed well in the second half of the game was veryimpressive,” commented Outten. “There is no wayyou can be ready when you play a team as skilled asthat for the first time but once we got our footing wedid better.”Looking back on the season, Outten was happywith the overall accomplishments of the team “Ourgoal from the beginning was to make the tournament,that was a big step for us,” he added, “With what thisteam battled through this season it was quite an accomplishment.”It was a year that forced players tostep up, dig a little deeper and try a little harder. Thatis exactly what they did in a season where they couldnever seem to get a completely healthy lineup on thefield “We had a great many obstacles this season, butthe guys never gave up,” commented Outten.Coach Outten was very happy with how hard thewhole team worked and offered some praise for a fewplayers that looked to put in the extra effort to improvetheir game. Sophomore Brandon Perez developedinto a serviceable halfback with a big upsidethanks to his hard work. “Brandon played up in theKirkwood league and kept on getting better as theseason went on,” said Outten. Along with Perez, seniorConnor Lingo had a solid year. “Connor battledinjury all season long but he kept on battling, kepton getting better.”Teams aren’t successful without leadership, and thisseason Coach Outten felt that several players steppedup and provided it at various times. Senior goalkeeperBrent McFarland rose to the occasion time andtime again. “It’s very hard to be a leader when youpretty much stay on one end of the field but that’sjust what Brent did,”commented Outten.“He wasvery vocal, made sure guys where in position and healways made the big save when we needed to haveone.”Next season will be one in which the Buccaneerslook to continue to improve. The biggest need willbe at goalkeeper with McFarland departing. Outtenis hoping that junior Carlos Hernandez will be ableto step up next season “Carlos played mostly on thefield this season but we think he has the tools to dothe job.” He added “It will be all about the workthat the guys put in during the offseason, you get outwhat you put into it.” Milford will have to continueto improve if they want to make it to the next levelbut the steady improvement over the last few yearsbodes well for a program on the rise.

Milford Sports Facilities Draw PraiseOne of the benefits of living in Milford is it’s location.North of the beaches but south of Dover, Milfordoffers an alternative to those living choices. WhenMilford upgraded their facilities back in 2008 one ofthe benefits would be the ability for Milford to hosttournament games. Judging from the past few yearsthe DIAA has taken notice of the investment that weremade.This season Milford had the honor of hosting a quarterfinalsoccer double-header and the championshipgame of the field hockey tournament. The field hockeygame hosted this past Saturday featured stands filledto capacity in a game that saw Cape Henlopen retaintheir title with a 2-1 victory of visiting Delmar.Talking to Milford athletic director Glen Stevensonabout Milford being in the tournament rotation, hethinks it is a feather in the cap of the whole community“When teams see the quality of what we have herethey are thrilled,” commented Stevenson. “They arevery happy with our facilities, they love the way wemaintain them.”In addition Milford opens the field for use by PopWarner during the season, as well as other uses as needed.By Bryan Shupe

Events Around TownBy Bryan ShupeMilford P&R WinterProgram RegistrationRegister your children or family for one of thewonderful programs lined up for this winter. Wrestling:grades 1-6th, M&TH, MHS, 6-7:30pm,$25 for 1st&2nd, and $40 for 3rd-6th, Youth Basketball:6&7 y.o. instructional, $40 starts in Jan.;League-8&9, 10-11 & 12-13y.o., $50, starts inNov.; Indoor Soccer: Girls in grades 6-8th, $40,begins in January; Boys in grades 5th-7th, $40,starts in January. Gymnastics & Tumbling: boys &girls 3-10 y.o., Sat. mornings beginning Jan. 5th for6 weeks, $40, Swim Lessons: 3&4 y.o. 1-1:30pm,5 &up 1:30-2pm: Winter Session I: Jan. 15-31,Winter Session II: Feb. 13-Mar.1 at the heated indoorBoys & Girls Club Pool. Only $40 . NewHip-Hop Dance Program: a new exciting programteaches boys & girls creative movement, hip-hopmoves and dance. The Program is scheduled to startat the MPR building. 9-10am 5-9y.o., 10-11am10-14y.o. only $30, Full Program: Saturdays inDecember 1,8,15, 22 only $40.Christmas ConcertsAt Avenue ChurchAvenue United Methodist Church invites thecommunity to enjoy the music of the season willring in during December. All four concerts arefree and open to the community. You are invitedto make them part of your Christmas celebration.Christmas Extravaganza by Re-Creation, December2, 6:30 p.m. Re-Creation is a troop of youngpeople who volunteer as ambassadors of peace andlove to Veterans.’Tis A Winter’s Evening, FridayDecember 14th 7:00 p.m. Presented by the MusicSchool of DelawareLessons & Carols, December 16th, 8:00 & 11:00a.m. Avenue’s Music ministry will tell the story ofJesus’ birth with scripture and song. Signs of Christmas,December 23rd 4:00 Avenue’s Children willpresent a charming Christmas musicalFriends of Library Holiday BazaarThe Friends of the Milford Library are hosting aHoliday Bazaar and Book Sale in the Smith ConferenceRoom at the Milford Public Library. Thisevent will be held on three consecutive week-endsstarting November 23rd through November 25th;November 30th through December 2nd; and December7th and 8th. The opening times on Fridaysand Saturdays are 9:00 am and noontime on Sundays.For additional information, you may call PatPalmer at 302-424-0549.Relay For Life Christmas House TourThe Rose Colored Lasses will host their fifth annualChristmas House Tour on Thursday, December6, from 6:00-9:00 pm. This is the night beforethe annual Downtown Holiday Stroll. All proceedswill benefit American Cancer Society’s 2013 MilfordRelay for Life. Tickets for this year’s HouseTour are $10 and may be purchased at BloomingBoutique beginning November 17, and at Big LotsNov. 23, 24, 30 and Dec. 1 from 10am-3pm. Additionallytickets may be purchased from Dee Greenlee(424-0395) or Rosie Babel (430-0532).Poinsettia Sale BenefitsBoys & Girls ClubThe Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club will offerpoinsettias for sale during the holiday season. Theplants are available in two sizes — a six inch potwith a single plant bearing four to eight blooms for$9 and a seven inch pot containing two plants witheight to twelve blooms for $18. All proceeds benefitthe club’s education, character development,arts and recreation programs. Delivery is availableon Friday, December 7 for orders of ten or moreplants. Poinsettias may be picked up at the GreaterMilford Boys Club on Friday, December 7 beginningat 11 a.m. and on Saturday, December 8 from11 a.m. until 2 p.m. They may also be purchased at

the Milford Senior Center on Saturday, December 8 during the Choral Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. Poinsettia orders must be placed by November 23. Call Denise at 422-4453 or Linda at 398-5194, or email dmullen@bgclubs.org.Milford Holiday Stroll Set For Dec. 7Downtown Milford, Inc. will host the 7th Annual Holiday Stroll from 5-8 p.m. on December 7 in historic downtown Milford. The Stroll will include free horse-drawncarriage rides, costumed strolling holiday carolers, the Christmas Carol Band, the Delmarva Miniature Horse Club, a business decorating contest, and a visit with SantaClaus and Mrs. Claus at the Santa House. Refreshments and entertainment will be offered at most downtown businesses.Carriage ride monitors and barrier controlvolunteers are still needed. Volunteer shifts are for one-hour. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact ambrosma@comcast.net. For more information, contact theDowntown Milford, Inc. office at 302-839-1180 or visit www.downtownmilford.org and follow the festival link.Debbie’s Fund Bingo NightDebbie’s Fund for Animals will hold a Longaberger/Vera Bradley BINGO night at the Camden Moose Lodge on Friday, December 7. BINGO will be at 7:00 pm withthe doors opening at 6:15 pm. Reserved tickets are available by phone at 302 424-1504 and are $20. Tickets at the door will be $25. Food Available. Proceeds benefitDebbie’s Fund’s grants to local animal caregivers.Debbie’s Fund is part of Debra L. Sipple Memorial Inc., a Milford based charity that supports area animal shelters.People’s Day Choral BreakfastVisit Downtown Milford on Saturday, December 8th for People’s Day. The day will kick off with the 13th Annual Choral Breakfast at the Milford Senior Centerhosted by People’s Place. The cost for breakfast and entertainment is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. For those seeking entertainmentonly, the cost is $3. After breakfast, visit other participating locations including the Milford Public Library and Library Square, Milford Museum, Milford Boys &Girls Club, Milford Skating Center, Milford High School, and Riverfront Theatre. For more information visit http://peoplesplace2.com/documents/PeoplesDay2012.pdf or call 422-8033 x180.MMILFORDLIVE.COM

Harrington ManArrested InNarcotics BustStaff ReportThe Narcotics Division of the Milford Police Department have arrestedJoseph A. Levan, 25, of Harrington and charged him with Possession of aControlled Substance (Heroin), Possession with the Intent to Deliver Heroin,Criminal Mischief and Felony Resisting Arrest following a monthlonginvestigation.Stemming from a previous investigation and search warrant, NarcoticsDivision detectives seized 54 bags of Heroin, surveillance equipment, drugparaphernalia items and an undisclosed amount of money from a locationin the 200 block of North Street.During this additional investigation, detectives report making contactwith Levan in his vehicle in the area of Abbotts Pond Rd, where they attemptedto take Levan into custody when he refused to exit his vehicle. Policereport that Levan then used his vehicle to ram the K-9 vehicle (twice)with the K-9 officer and his K-9 partner (dog) still in the vehicle. Levan’svehicle became inoperable. Levan was removed from the vehicle by officersand taken into custody. Levan was reported to be in possession of 130 baggies(5.2 grams) of Heroin.The K-9 officer was transported to Milford Bayhealth Hospital and treatedfor non-life threatening injuries and later released. The K-9 did notsustain any injuries. The K-9 patrol vehicle had heavy front end damage(totaling several thousand dollars). Levan was arraigned through JP3 andwas committed to SCI in default $290,000 cash bond and an additional$50,000 cash bond from Probation and Parole.Be Safe ThisThanksgivingStaff ReportBased on data from insurance giant State Farm, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgivingthan any other day of the year. In fact, grease and cooking-related claims morethan double on Thanksgiving Day compared to an average day in November.With the popularity of turkey frying increasing, more people than ever are at riskfor fryer related fires and injuries. U.S. fire departments are responding to more than1,000 fires each year in which a deep fryer is involved. The National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) says deep fryer fires result in more than $15 million in propertydamage each year and hot oil splatter can cause serious burns to an adult or lifethreatening injuries to a child.Most turkey fryer fires are preventable. Recognizing common mistakes is a criticalstep in reducing your risk of a fire or potentially fatal burns.- More than one-third of fires involving a fryer start in a garage or patio. Cook outdoorsat a safe distance from any buildings or trees and keep the fryer off any woodenstructures, such as a deck or patio.- Avoid a hot oil spill over by first filling the pot with cold oil and then lower thethawed turkey into the pot to determine how much oil should be either added orremoved.- Shut off the fuel source or flame when adding the turkey to the hot oil to preventa dangerous flare-up if oil does spill over the rim.- Make sure your turkey is properly thawed before lowering it slowly into the pot.- Never leave a hot turkey fryer unattended.- Do not use ice or water to cool down oil or extinguish an oil fire.- Keep an extinguisher approved for cooking or grease fire nearby.