Wednesday, March 25 would have been Madison Peterman’s 15th birthday, a day that many would associate with sadness. However, her parents, Scot and Carrie Peterman decided on her 14th birthday that the day should be one of celebration as they created “Random Acts of Kindness Day” in Maddie’s honor. For the second year, citizens of Milford, surrounding communities and even other states performed random acts of kindness for others in their community.

Banneker Elementary School celebrated “Random Acts of Kindness Week,” challenging children to honor Maddie by completing 16 acts of kindness throughout the week. Bobbie Kilgore, Principal of Banneker, said that the acts of kindness were designed to be performed at school, in the community and at home. Each student was given a sheet that they were to color in with examples of random acts of kindness, such as “say hello to someone you don’t know.” Students who completed all

16 were allowed to have a “no dress code jeans day” on Friday, April 2 and be entered into a drawing for special prizes at the school PBS assembly.

“We also challenged staff members to complete their own 16 acts of kindness as well,” Dr. Kilgore said. “This morning, students were greeted with chalk messages for our students

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A 2014 Milford High School graduate and Milford, Delaware, native is serving aboard USS New Orleans, one of the Navy’s newest and most advanced amphibious ships, designed to deliver Marines and their equipment to and from war zones.

Seaman Jamie Morales is an undesignated seaman aboard the San Diego-based San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. The ship is longer than two football fields at 684 feet, 105 feet wide and weighs more than 24,000 tons. Four diesel engines can push the ship through the water at more than 24

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in front of the school. When they came into the school, they fond post-it notes with kind messages on office and classroom doors, as well as the cafeteria, gym plus each student’s locker. By the end of the week, we should have completed more than 9,000 random acts of kindness in Madison’s name.”

Janice Jester, who developed the program for the students, said that she asked students to complete a form in the shape of a million dollar bill that had the student’s picture in the center and the columns “My Goals and Values” and “Things I do Well.” Some students placed a photo in the center while others drew a picture of themselves.

“The cafeteria is giving out pencils this morning for breakfast and bookmarks today for lunch,” Ms. Jester said. “We have tied this in with Project Unify which is part of the Special Olympics which teaches diversity, acceptance and respect for everyone, no matter how different they are.”

Milford was full of random acts of kindness throughout the day on Wednesday. Lisa Fitzgerald said her four children took cookies from Dolce Bakery to an elderly widower neighbor and also offered to help him with his yard work. Amber Corkell-Tatman said that she purchased donuts for two ladies behind her in line at Dunkin’ Donuts.

“I brought in sweet treats for my co-workers

and also picked up flowers to brighten a special lady’s day,” said Stephanie Tatman. “It felt so good to do something for others.” Kelly Banning Warren took Wawa gift cards to her daycare teachers, while Shannon West found a college student’s car in the parking lot and left a plastic bag with extra cash inside.

Many people dropped off gifts and supplies at local animal hospitals, while others, like Crystal Berry Sheets son, Bubby, delivered goodies to Bayhealth’s Milford Campus, the Milford Police Station and others.

“Bubby had such a great time performing Random Acts of Kindness for Madison today,” Ms. Berry said. “Bubby was excited that the pretty nurses at Bayhealth knew his name. We also sent a care package to a soldier in Iraq.” Meding’s Seafood Restaurant gave two random patrons free dinners that evening.

Many of those who received the acts of kindness expressed their gratitude for the gift but most commented on how special it was to remember a small girl in this manner.

“I was getting in my truck this evening when I noticed someone had placed something on my windshield,” George Durham posted on his Facebook page. “My first thought was someone is advertising something. When I retrieved it, I noticed it was a gift card along with a message. It is a random act of kindness in memory of a little girl. The card included a picture of a cute little girl with a big smile.

The card talked about her, how she loved to show random acts of kindness and giving someone the hope of Jesus. I quickly found myself getting choked up. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting her, I will celebrate the birthday of Madison Scot Peterman. God bless you, young lady.”

The acts of kindness spread well past the borders of Milford, however. Kay Bell-Christine said that, although she no longer lives in Milford, she still loves the town and wanted to honor Madison’s memory. She and her family donated My Little Pony and Superhero action figures to the Emergency Room at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. In addition, they made kindness lollipop flowers for all the first graders at Sunnyside Elementary in Smyrna.

“My random act of kindness was paying for the car behind me at Bojangles in Aiken, South Carolina,” said Marylee Blair, demonstrating how far news of the celebration has spread. Businesses also participated in the event.

WSFS in Milford, where Madison’s cousin, Laurie, works, gave out roses to customers as they came in and out of the bank that day. Stephanie Garnick posted on her Facebook page that one of the beautiful roses made its way to Wal-Mart in Milford where it was passed forward to associate after associate.

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didn’t already about Madison’s Day,” Ms. Garnick posted. “When I received it, it was paid forward.”

Sherry Shupe, owner of Fur-Baby Boutique and Doggie Daycare, said that a customer came in and paid for her to purchase an item for each of the daycare members as a gourmet treat while also buying cookies for each of the parents.

“It was a beautiful day, spreading kindness and the love of Jesus,” Carrie Peterman commented on her Facebook on one of the hundreds of posts telling her about the random acts they performed. “There was no better way for me to celebrate my lil girl. Thanks for the love and support.”

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mph.USS New Orleans is the fourth Navy ship to

be named for the city of New Orleans, and is the second vessel in the San Antonio-class of high-tech amphibious assault ships.

As an 18 year-old with numerous responsibilities, Morales said he is learning about himself as a leader, sailor and a person. He added that it is an exciting time to be in the Navy, and serving aboard a ship has truly made him a better person. “I am much more independent, more responsible. I take things more seriously than I used to and go out of my way to do better things,” said Morales.

He also said he is proud of the work he is doing as part of the New Orleans’ 427-member crew, protecting and defending America on the world’s oceans. “We are always guarding the US, day or night. We are the first force our enemies have to get through to get to the US and they won’t get through us,” Morales explained.

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard USS New Orleans. Approximately 46 officers and 381 enlisted men and women make up the ship’s company, which keeps all parts of the ship running smoothly — this includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the engines. Another 700 or so form the deployable Marine Corps battalion and New Orleans is capable of transporting the battalion and landing them in hostile territory via helicopters, vertical takeoff

and landing aircraft and air-cushioned landing craft.

“New Orleans is truly a fine warship and it is our duty to bring her to life,” said Capt. Doug Verissimo, the ship’s commanding officer. “Our Sailors have been working very hard bringing her from a post-deployment repair period to our upcoming tactical integration with our Marine teammates. I feel an unparalleled sense of pride working alongside our nation’s finest.”

Collectively, the San Antonio-class ships will functionally replace more than 41 ships providing the Navy and Marine Corps with modern sea-based platforms. Amphibious transport dock ships are warships that embark, transport, and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions. These ships support amphibious assault, special operations or expeditionary warfare missions and can serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious ready groups. Because of their inherent capabilities, these ships have been and will continue to be called upon to also support humanitarian and other contingency missions on short notice.

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s high-tech amphibious assault ships, Morales and other New Orleans sailors are proud to part of a warfighting team that readily defends America at all times.

“I get to see things other people can’t. I love seeing how a ship works. It is amazing,” said Morales.

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Bug & Bud Festival includes new kayak race on Mispillion RiverThis year the 12th annual Bug and Bud Festival

will include a new kayak race down the mighty Mispillion River with a finish in the downtown district on Saturday, April 25. The Shipbuilder River Race starts at 9 am and is hosted by Downtown Milford, Inc. and the City of Milford Parks and Recreation Department.

“I think it’s in keeping with the whole ‘River Town, Art Town, Home Town’ theme, we have spent a good amount of time building the Riverwalk and making improvements alongside the river, it only makes sense to offer more things to bring people to actually use the river,” said Milford Parks & Recreation Director Brad Dennehy.

There will be two races that day including a 3-mile and an 8-mile kayak, double kayak, canoe and paddle board races as both races will start together. All paddlers must provide their own kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board. The courses are out and back, however finish line is approximately a 1/3 of a mile west of the start line towards town. The finish line will take participants directly under the pedestrian bridge over the Mispillion River.

“We are hoping that anyone with a kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board will want to enter,” said Dennehy. “We are hoping to draw not only local residents but paddlers from the wider community.”

An awards ceremony will be held at the Vinyard Shipyard, 6 Columbia Street, where Mispillion River

Brewing will be serving a Vineyard Ale, in honor of the Vinyard Boat Yard, the sole remaining Shipyard of more than seven originally located on the Mispillion River.

“Ultimately we want to get people out on the water having fun, however we are hoping to build an event that people put on their calendar and look forward to every year, which brings out not only the local residents but also appeals to a wider audience,” said Dennehy. “Basically it’s all about showcasing what

Milford has to offer. If they come for a kayak race and stay for a festival and have had fun then we have succeeded.”

The entry fee is $25 per paddler. Paddlers should drop off their equipment by the boat ramp next to the Milford Police Station on NE Front Street but should park directly across the street at the old GROWMARK FS building. Organizers of the event ask that participants please note that all access ways to the Police Department must remain clear at all times.There is a new website for the event with more information, maps, and parking information. Entry forms and documentation can be downloaded from the website at http://paddlemilford.com.

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Mows begin new venture, spaMany people in Milford know Dr. Ed Mow

and his wife, Sabrina, from the medical practice they operated in Milford for many years on Lakeview Avenue. Today, however, the Mow’s are hoping to be recognized for a new venture they have begun in Milford, the Ageless Rejuvenation Spa, located at 1001 Mattlind Way in the Milford Industrial Park off of Airport Road. The spa is a full-service day spa, offering manicures, pedicures, waxing and skin treatments. They plan to add spray tanning, makeup and massage services in the very near future.

“I had been in medical practice for many years,” Dr. Mow explained. “When the government began implementing regulations under the Affordable Care Act, it became difficult for me to get full reimbursement from my Medicare patients. The government was requiring us to implement expensive technology in order to process insurance payments. Since I was very close to retirement, I didn’t see it to be cost effective to purchase $50,000 to $60,000 worth of technology as I would never recoup the cost of that investment. Mrs. Mow, an esthetician who has had a passion for skin care since she was a teen, convinced her husband that they should move into the skin care profession.

The result of that decision is the day spa, a beautiful, spacious location with light,

airy rooms where specialists perform nail care, skin care, massage and other services. Dr. Mow said that they wanted to create a location where clients would feel pampered. Mrs. Mow said that she was currently working on her own skin care line as well.

The spa offers services above what other nail salons offer as Dr. Mow’s medical background provides added expertise in the area of infection control. Mrs. Mow laughed that she often had to remind him that the spa was not the OR, but that he insisted on almost operating room sanitation of everything in the spa.

“All of our nail instruments are medically sterilized,” said Dr. Mow. “I have treated many patients who have obtained fungal infections after manicures and pedicures. That is why we have disposable liners for all our basins so that no two patients use the same liner.” Mrs. Mow explained that nail infections can be painful

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and take a long time to heal.The Mow’s are also in discussion with the

Bayhealth Oncology Center, hoping to offer free treatments to patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Because the spa uses organic products, they are safe for those whose immune system is compromised.

“When someone is going through chemotherapy and radiation, they are often depressed,” Mrs. Mow said. “Many of them deal with skin issues and hair loss, which can be devastating. We want to provide them with the pampering and attention they deserve.” Mrs. Mow said that they were also planning to offer makeup lessons and services as well.

The spa is available for large groups, such as wedding parties. Mr. Mow said that they designed the space so that there would be ample space for large groups. He also said that they would accommodate hours for clients who must come in the evening or early morning. Because Dr. Mow has a strong medical background in treating patients with diabetes, many of whom are not able to get manicures or pedicures, he says they may be able to offer them a less risky form of nail service using his medical experience. Mrs. Mow said that they also offer special services for patients with arthritis.

Ageless Rejuvenation Spa takes walk-ins or clients may make an appointment by calling 302-424-1760.

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On Sunday, March 22, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) showcased the ‘Art on the Riverwalk Tour’ (ART) Project with, “Launching Augusta: the Last Fleet” at Abbott’s Grill. The last six boats to be added to this public art project were unveiled as residents and visitors had the opportunity to meet the artists and their students that created the works of art. These boats will join the other 12 sculptures that are permanently on display along the Mispillion River.

The ART project began last year as six sculptures depicting the classic yacht Augusta were designed and created by four local artists and displayed permanently along the Mispillion River. The classic yacht Augusta that was built at the Vinyard Shipyard in Milford, links the town’s historical beginnings of shipbuilding to the modern attraction of the Riverwalk along the Mispillion River. Boat building is an ancient art and integral to Milford’s history. There were originally seven boat-building yards in Milford but over time they all closed. Vineyard Boat Yard was bought by the present owners, Sudler and Joan Lofland. They rescued the Augusta, which was lying derelict in another state and restored it to its former glory as it is now moored back in the Mispillion River.

During year one of the project, the sculptures were designed and created by five Milford artists including Anne Jenkins, David Rule, Cathy Walls

and Scott & Gail Angelucci. Local Kent and Sussex artists, Linda Chatfield, Eddie Filemyr, Gwen Guerke, Marcia Reed and Bill Walton were selected in year two to be a part he public art project. The ‘Last Fleet’ was created by local artists Karen Brittingham from Ellendale, Linda Chatfield from Wyoming, Paul Drzymalski from Dover, Kim Klabe from Rehoboth Beach, Erica Rae Lokai from Magnolia and Keith Steck from Milton.

“We are giving visitors, tourists and residents another reason to come downtown as it enhances our sense of place,” stated DMI Director Lee Nelson. “The project reenforces the branding of Milford, Rivetown, Arttown Home Town and enhances the Riverwalk to have more people visit downtown Milford to shop, visit our restaurants and go to our stores. These are ongoing goals that we continue to be passionate about.”

The “Last Fleet” brings the total to 18 sculptures that will be displayed permanently along the Mispillion River. Reflecting Milford’s branding of ‘Rivertown, Art Town, Hometown’, each of the artists worked with a high school art student as a mentor throughout the creative process. The decorated sculptures are now completed and will be displayed permanently around town during early summer, joining the original six already in place.

The program was made possible, 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 for the Arts. ART was also partially funded by a grant from Kent County Fund for the Arts. For more information, individuals are encouraged to contact Lee Nelson at (302)839-1180, e-mail Director@DowntownMilford.org or visit http://downtownmilford.org

“Although very early in the idea phase we have thought about creating a self-guided tour that individuals could download to their phone to experience all of the ships along the Mispillion River,” said Nelson. “We are actively supporting partnerships with art-oriented organizations and encourage others to get involved.”

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On Saturday, March 21, 2015, the City of Milford sponsored the 32nd Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast honoring Mayor Bryan Shupe. The breakfast is an annual event that began in the City of Seattle in 1934. The program began with welcoming remarks from Reverend Joseph Cassey, President of the Milford Senior Center and an opening prayer by Reverend Richard Portalatin. Officer Timothy Maloney of the Milford Police Department led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Reverend Joel Andrus sang “You Raise Me Up” before Cantor, George Mason shared “Sim Shalom.”

After breakfast served by the Milford Senior Center, Reverend Royce Andrus read from the scripture before introducing the guest speaker, Debra Puglisi Sharp, who was the victim of a brutal, violent crime in 1998. Ms. Sharp is the author of the book, “Shattered: Reclaiming a Life Torn Apart” which she co-wrote with another crime victim.

On April 20, 1998, Ms. Sharp was outside in her yard, planting rose bushes she had recently been given. What she did not know was that Donald Flagg, a crack cocaine addict and employee at the Chrysler plant in New Castle County, had seen her working in the garden as he rode past. Flagg, who was high at the time, parked around the corner from her home and entered through an unlocked door, lying in wait for Ms. Sharp to come inside.

“It was 2 o’clock in the afternoon,” Ms. Sharp said. “Why would I lock my doors? Why would

I set the house alarm while I was working in the garden?” She said her husband, Anthony “Nino” Puglisi, arrived home from his job as a pre-planner at a funeral home and was pleased to see that she was planting the bushes as she was not a gardener. Ms. Sharp said she asked him to let her know when it was 3:45 so she could come in and call her boss since she was on call for her job with Delaware Hospice that evening.

When he did not come out to tell her, Ms. Sharp said she was not immediately concerned, thinking that he had simply forgotten. She went into the house, entering the kitchen, where she was immediately bludgeoned, knocking her glasses off so she could not see her attacker. He asked her for money and she assumed she was being robbed as she could hear him rummaging through her purse and drawers. Her attacker then dragged her down

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the basement stairs where he tied her up and raped her before taking her back upstairs. He placed her in the foyer and covered her with a blanket before loading her in the trunk of his car, taking her to his home in Bear.

For the next four days, Flagg sexually assaulted her, handcuffing and binding her wrists to the point they became infected. While she was bound, she learned her husband was dead through a radio report. Flagg had surprised him in the dining room and shot Mr. Puglisi between the eyes, killing him instantly, then hiding his body so his wife would not see it when she entered the house. Flagg brought her a paper where she learned she was a suspect in her husband’s murder. Flagg allowed her to watch news reports where she saw her brother, a law enforcement officer, and her father, who she said “had aged ten years”, talking about her in the past tense as they believed she was dead.

On the Friday after her abduction, when her captor left for work at the Chrysler plant, Ms. Sharp was able to get to a phone and call 911. Within minutes, police were there, breaking down the door to rescue her. Ms. Sharp said that she wanted to tell a brief version of her story, although what happened to her was not what she was doing at the prayer breakfast, but more about turning tragedy into triumph.

“I was very compliant with my captor,” Ms. Sharp said. “I made him like me to the point that when police took him down at the Chrysler plant,

he asked the police how I was. My hands were injured and I had to ask him to wash my hair for me when he let me take a shower. I cannot tell you how dehumanizing it was to have the murderer of my husband wash my hair and then have to put on his clothes.” Ms. Sharp says that most victims want to tell their story and that when they cannot, it festers like an open wound. She said that every time she speaks, she has one or two people who tell her their own victimization story, some of whom have never spoken about it before.

Ms. Sharp said that the one thing she wants to see is more understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD. She said it is highly misunderstood and that it never goes away. Even after almost 17 years, she still has triggers that will take her back to what happened in April 1998. Today, she works with Victim Voices Heard, an organization that focuses on helping victims deal with PTSD and with inmates to show how their crimes have affected their victims and families. Ms. Sharp said that she is very worried about soldiers coming home from war and children who no longer feel safe in places they should, like the mall, theaters or school. She said after being attacked in her home, she knows how difficult it is to live with constant fear in a place where you should feel safe.

Ms. Sharp has remarried and now lives in Lewes where she and her husband operate a small tavern in Rehoboth. She travels the country offering tips on dealing with PTSD and providing assistance to victims.

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When Band Director Christine Smith left the Milford High School Band room on maternity leave recently, a well-known face stepped in to fill her shoes. Dr. Jerry Thompson, who taught band at the high school for 29 years, entered the classroom as a substitute.

Dr. Thompson graduated from Delaware State College in 1972, West Chester State College in Pennsylvania in 1988 and the University of Maryland in 1998.

“I began my career in Milford,” Dr.

Thompson said. “Every student that walked through those band room doors were highlights in my career.” For many students, Dr. Thompson was a guiding light for them throughout high school.

Dr. Thompson, a Vietnam veteran, said his start in directing high school bands was unique. He said that he was talking to a college counselor 24 hours after leaving Vietnam and was asked what his major was. The counselor was not prepared for answers coming from a young man whose mind was still in the jungle.

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“So he asked me what I did before I entered the Army,” Dr. Thompson said. “I told him I played drums in a rock band and the counselor responded ‘Good! You’re a music major.” He said he never looked back and enjoyed his career guiding young people not only in their musical talent but in life in general.

Nicole Rogers, who graduated from Milford in 2014, had Dr. Thompson as a substitute many times when Ms. Smith was out of the classroom. She said that Dr. Thompson was an excellent teacher and was able to handle discipline without students even realizing they had been disciplined.

“He is amazing,” Ms. Rogers said. “He taught us so much in just the three days he was in the classroom.” Other students who learned under Dr. Thompson echoed Ms. Rogers’ sentiments.

Commander Robert Hochstedler, who graduated in 1991 and now serves in the United States Navy, had Dr. Thompson as a band director all four years of his high school band career. Commander Hochstedler, a drummer, said that Dr. Thompson taught them that music was everywhere.

“One of the drum cadences we played, ‘Swamp Boogie,’ was actually based on the noises the building doors outside the band room made when they closed. He is the reason that music has always been a part of my life.” Commander Hochstedler said he will never forget that Dr. Thompson encouraged them to write and change music. He taught them that they should create and have fun

instead of just playing the notes.Dr. Thompson said that he decided to retire when

politics entered education. He said that education became a political football to be kicked around by those seeking personal gains from education instead of what was best for the students and the school. He felt that teachers were no longer respected for the job they do and became scapegoats for politics. He retired from Milford in 2000 and taught at North Caroline High School from 2000 to 2005 and at Wesley College from 2006 to 2009.

“I humbly thank each and every student for the opportunity to share their four years of high school,” Dr. Thompson said. “The football games, parades, concerts, performances, musicals and their effort and pride to make the high school music as great as it could be.”

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On Monday, March 23, 2015, Kent County Levy Court Commissioner, Eric Buckson, presented a check for $20,713 to Milford Police Chief, Keith Hudson. The check is a grant from Kent County Levy Court for use by the police department.

“I am very pleased to be here to today to support Milford as you guys are doing great things here,” Commissioner Buckson said. “I recently delivered a $40,000 check to the library in Milford and we provide grant and aid to your fire department as well. We are currently developing plans for a paramedic unit for the southeastern portion of Kent County which would serve from Bowers into Milford.”

Mayor Bryan Shupe thanked Commissioner Buckson for his continued support for the city and explained that the funds provided would be used to purchase upgraded bullet proof vests for the Milford Police Department.

City Manager, Hans Medlarz, reported to council members that Representative Harvey Kenton had provided a grant to the city to be used for solid waste. Mr. Medlarz said that the grant would be used to offset the costs of the upcoming Spring Cleanup Week.

“I have spoken to all legislators about the Community Transportation Fund and Municipal Street Aid Fund,” Mr. Medlarz said. “Last week, I spoke to Representative Peterman who asked that we support an upgrade to a private entrance off

a state-owned road. My understanding was that council was focused on Airport Road upgrades, so I politely declined offering that assistance. Representative Peterman said that he would not support the upgrades to Airport Road in that case.”

In other financial news, Councilman Garrett Grier, who is the chairman of the Economic Development Committee, advised council that the committee had approved a request from the Milford Aquarium organization. Initially, the group came to the Economic Development Committee requesting $46,000 for an extensive business plan to be used to apply for large grant and foundation money that would be used toward the construction of the aquarium.

“Bill Pilecki explained that the business plan would be written by an organization that specializes in writing business plans for aquariums,” Councilman Grier explained. “After discussion, the committee offered to provide $23,000 toward the plan if the aquarium group could raise the other $23,000 in two years.”

Councilman Dirk Gleysteen asked Mr. Pilecki what the return on the investment of $23,000 was expected to be and Mr. Pilecki explained that they did not have that information at the present time. He said that the business plan would be used to move them to the next level of fund raising which was to obtain large grants toward the construction of the aquarium. Council approved the request unanimously.

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On Monday, March 23, 2015, Milford City Council approved the date for the 2015 Milford Community Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, keeping the tradition of holding the parade on the third Wednesday in October.

“This is a special year for those of us who have worked on this since the beginning,” said Charles Gray, Chairman of the Milford Community Parade committee. “This will be our 30th year and we have chosen ‘Back to the Future’ as our theme for this year.” Mr. Gray said that they hoped to see many scenes from the “Back to the Future” movie series depicted on floats throughout the parade.

In addition to approving the date of the parade, City Council approved a request from the parade committee to insert a fund raising flyer in city utility bills in an effort to encourage citizens to donate to the parade. Mr. Gray said that they will again offer yard signs like they did in 2014 for those who donate to place in their yards, not only recognizing them as a supporter of the parade but also to remind citizens that the parade is coming.

“The success of this parade is completely

due to the efforts of city staff and our committee,” Mr. Gray said. “Last year, as you know, we had a bit of a water problem which most of us know as rain. Social media is part of everything now, and we got some fairly negative feedback for not having a raindate for the parade last year. Our supporters and many of the parade entrants came to the defense of the parade, offering those who were complaining tips for staying dry whether they were spectators or participants.” Mr. Gray said that every participant he spoke to during the parade commented on the dedication of the spectators who were standing in the rain to watch as the parade went by, demonstrating how important the parade is to the city and its residents.

In other council business, Mayor Bryan Shupe announced vacancies on

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both the Board of Adjustments and the Planning Commission. Frank Gramling of the Board of Adjustments has resigned his position on the three-member board. Planning Commission Chairman, Jamie Burk, was recently elected to City Council, creating a vacancy.

“Jamie is from Ward 2 and, historically, we have tried to have representation on the Planning Commission from each ward,” said Mayor Bryan Shupe. “Although his replacement is not required to come from Ward 2, we should attempt to find a replacement from that ward.” Councilman Skip Pikus asked if the replacement would automatically become chairman and Mr. Burk explained that the commission would choose the chairman themselves. Mayor Shupe asked all councilpersons to let him know of anyone they thought would be a good fit for either the Board of Adjustments or the Planning Commission.

City Manager, Hans Medlarz, reported that the developer of the Wickersham property, located at the corner of Johnson Road and Coastal Highway (SR 1) had offered to sponsor the water storage tank logo for the Southeast Milford water tank that would be located on the subdivision property. The developer had requested that instead of the logo approved by council which was a similar design to the North Walnut Street water tower, the word “Wickersham” be placed on the tower.

“In order to approve this, we would require the developer to place $20,000 in escrow toward the

cost of the logo,” Mr. Medlarz explained. “Over the next ten years, this would save the city $20,000.” Councilman Garrett Grier expressed concern over the request.

Councilman Grier said that if we granted this request for Wickersham, we would be opening the door for advertising on water towers every time a new one was installed. Mayor Bryan Shupe said that he would prefer that the water tower near Route 1 display the town’s branding – “River Town, Art Town, Home Town.”

“We want to draw visitors into Milford from Route 1,” Mayor Shupe said. “The Milford Buccaneer logo on the Walnut Street water tower makes sense since it is right next to the school, but I think we really need to take advantage of our branding.” Councilman Owen Brooks said that he liked the idea of having Milford Buccaneers on the water tower as support for the school mascot.

Mr. Medlarz said that he was afraid that the city would be unable to put the logo on both sides of the tower so council would need to decide which side they wanted the logo to face. Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the logo and whether “Milford Buccaneers” could remain on one side of the tower. Mr. Medlarz said that changing to the branding may reduce the cost of the logo design on the tower. Mr. Medlarz agreed to bring designs back to council for approval that would incorporate both Milford Buccaneers and the town’s branding. No vote was taken regarding the request by the developer of the Wickersham development.

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Throughout the course of the next month, our community will have the opportunity to attend several informational meetings to learn more about the upcoming May 5th referendum. Our next meeting will take place on April 23rd in the Banneker Elementary School cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. and another is scheduled for April 28th at Milford Central Academy at 7:00 p.m. Prior to those dates, we will be presenting at a number of business/organization meetings and will have information tables at the Bunny Hop on March 27th at Milford High School, the ALS Night at the Senior Center on March 28th at 6:00 p.m., and the Bug and Bud Festival on April 25th.

This referendum is extremely important to all of our children for it will help us build a new high school to ease overcrowding across the district, make room for growth, and offer more opportunities to our children. Our elementary and middle schools are becoming seriously overcrowded with more students moving into the district each month. It is important that we address this issue as soon as possible. The longer we wait, the more expensive new construction becomes and the longer it will take to get the matching funds from the State to build a new school.

A successful referendum will mean smaller class sizes for your children and appropriate classroom space for teaching and learning. A

failed referendum will mean severe overcrowding in the elementaries and middle school and the possible elimination of enrichment programs across all grade levels. Over the past two years, we have already cut budgetary lines for all of the buildings and the district office by 30%. We have eliminated one secretarial position, one custodial position, and one administrative position at the district level. We have not added any new programs and, in fact, have had to cut things like after school tutorials and summer school for the majority of our children. We need your help in passing this referendum on May 5th. We want to maintain the current educational opportunities we provide for all children, and we want more. We can do this, but not without your help and support.

Milford operates its schools with a per pupil district expenditure of $11,387. Just in Sussex County, the per pupil expenditure range goes from $16,739 (Sussex Tech) to $9,766 (Delmar). Milford is 7th out of 8 districts. We are very careful with the funding our tax payers provide for us. I promise you that we will always continue to be frugal in our spending, and if we are successful with the referendum, we will build the best possible school for our future at the very lowest cost that I can negotiate.

Thank you in advance for your support. I hope

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you get the opportunity to come out to a future meeting, but if you cannot, please feel free to email me at Pkohel@msd.k12.de.us or call me at 302-422-1600 with any questions. Most important, however, is your vote on May 5, 2015. Voting will take place at Morris Early Childhood Center, Banneker Elementary, Mispillion Elementary, and Ross Elementary Schools from 10 am to 8 pm.

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Submited photosaboVe: Mispillion elementary fourth grade teach-er lauren Boyle’s odyssey of the Mind team came in 5th place for their performance at the competi-

tion on March 7th. Many Milford school District teams put in a lot of hard work and effort over the

winter months preparing for this event.

beloW: When one of Milford high school’s animal science classes went out to visit the lambs born last week, they were in for a surprise. First time

ewe Gurdy was in labor. the class had a truly hand-on experience in the delivery of a new baby ram.

leFt: on thursday, March 19, communities in schools took 12 Milford high school students to

Dover Air force Base to begin the PhAse (Profes-sionals helping Adolescents succeed in education)

Mentoring Program. students were paired with a mentor, worked on team building skills and were able to visit different areas of the base. students

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Since the arrival of former coach Joe Vavala, the Milford lacrosse team has been a steadily improving group. With Vavala moving on and Blake Faulkner taking the reigns, there were a large number of questions that needed to be answered. This past Friday a few of those questions got answered as the visiting Smyrna Eagles tested Milford in more ways than one.

It was obvious early on that this was going to be a physical game, the type of game that may have been a Milford trademark five years ago but far from the norm recently. With each passing possession, the hitting became more intense and it almost looked as if the Bucs were playing right into the hands of their opponents. “This was a real hard fought game, we knew that Smyrna was going to come in here and present a real physical challenge to us,” Faulkner stated.

The teams entered the half tied at two and when the second half began it looked as if Milford might begin to take quick control of the game as senior Zachary Heesh swept in from around goal and scored just 30 seconds into the half.

The lead was short lived however, as Smyrna would equalize just a minute later. The Bucs were quick to answer as senior Mat Viramontes darted

in off the right side and put a blistering shot in the upper left side of the Smyrna net.

While they may have been ahead 4-3, Milford was unable to shake Smyrna. Midway through the third quarter, it looked as if disaster had struck when a Milford play was given a two minute, non-releasable penalty. Luckily for Milford, standing

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The MilfordLIVE.com Online Shop, where Milford residents and visitors can purchase Milford Gear, is now open at https://milfordlive.com/store/. In addition to showing your Buc Pride, individuals who wear Milford Gear will be donating 10% of their purchases to the MilfordLIVE.com Scholarship Fund, which will be used to assist Milford High School graduates seeking a college degree in Journalism, Communication or Marketing.

Since the MilfordLIVE.com Shop is an online store, purchased merchandise will be available for pickup at Fur-Baby Boutique in downtown Milford, DE at 204 NE Front Street. Store hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information contact Bryan at bryan@milfordlive.com. Buy your Milford Gear now at https://milfordlive.com/store/.

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tall in the goal was junior Clay Stevenson. Stevenson would end up turning back 17 shots on the evening. He knew that he would have to be strong to keep Milford in the game. “I knew it was a big spot in the game and understood that I had to step up,” Stevenson said. “It’s about everyone doing there job, I just did mine.”

While Milford was able to slow down Smyrna, they were unable to stop them. Early in the fourth quarter Smyrna was able to tie it up. With the teams tied at five, it was time for the Buccaneers to step up. The response was impressive. Passes finally began to look crisp and on target, the movement began to look fluid and with purpose. “We are a young team and it took a while for us to get comfortable tonight,” commented Faulkner. “This is something we are going to have to work on as the season goes on.”

Milford would go ahead for good as senior Ring Lardner scored his only goal of the night, letting go a blistering shot from about 20 yards out. Milford was able to extend the lead to 7-5 as sophomore Dallas Rhodes would score the games final tally. Working free from around the far side of the net, Rhodes was the beneficiary of a fantastic pic set by Lardner. On the play Lardner held his ground allowing Rhodes to work free. The goal would be the final of the match as Milford was able to shut down the Eagles over the final eight minutes as they secured the victory.

Milford is off to a 3-0 start with victories against

Red Lion Christian and Lake Forest. Their next three games will be on the road and against much tougher competition. Two of those games will be against Henlopen South rivals Indian River and Delmar, teams that Milford hopes to challenge for the Southern title.

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Much like some other Milford spring sports teams, the girls soccer team is welcoming a new coach. This past Thursday, the Bucs hosted Cape Henlopen in the season opener. At the helm for Milford was 23-year-old Allie Ford.

The results for Milford could best be described as mixed. Compliments of a first half Patty Delva goal, the Bucs enjoyed an early lead. Unfortunately the visiting Vikings were able to equalize before the half, then take the lead early in the second stanza. From that point on, Milford played some of their best soccer in recent memory. The Bucs set up shop in the Cape end of the pitch, and did nothing but pressure their opponents.

Time and again, Milford was able to work down the right side of the the Cape defense, but unable to finish the job. Whether it was a shot skimming off the crossbar, traveling just wide of the net or just one of several outstanding saves by Cape junior goalkeeper Olivia Baratto, Cape stayed strong. “Their keeper was outstanding the whole game,” Ford stated. “It was very difficult to get it past her and she came up real big when she needed to.”

While a loss was not the goal, there were many positives to be taken from Milford’s 2-1 defeat. One of those positives was the way Milford moved the ball. Unlike in recent years, Milford looked fairly strong in the short possession passing game. While trying to press up for an equalizer, the Milford back line became exposed at times but did not crack allowing the Buccaneers to remain within reach. “We have some inexperience in goal and have been working real hard at the position,” said Ford. “We know that as the season continues we will become better at the position.”

Ford believes that this year’s squad has a lot of potential, but it will take some time for them to get used to the new system. “There are things that each player will have to learn to do, things that they haven’t been asked to do in the past,”

Ford commented. “It is obvious the girls are willing to work hard, so I look forward to them picking it up very quickly.”

Seniors Angela Gleysteen and Corrine Bogan will be looked to provide leadership, along with sophomore Daphne Leighty and a host of other younger players. “We have a real good mix and I think as the season goes on we will get better in all areas of the game,” stated Ford.

Ford was a four year starter at Dover high school, before attending Goldey-Beacom College. Ford played soccer for two years at the Division II institution, prior to sustaining a career ending injury.

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former Milford Buccaneer Devon Reed has been tapped as this year’s male recipients of the ExCEL Award for Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year. Now in its tenth year, the ExCEL Awards Program is designed to honor students, faculty, staff, and neighbors for their dedication to excellence and enhancing diversity on campus and in the community. This dedication is displayed through teaching, athleticism, student leadership, departmental support, or commitment to the community.

Reed, a five-foot-10 senior infielder for the CofC baseball team, appeared in 22 contests including three starts as the designated hitter last season for a Cougar outfit that finished the season ranked No. 16 in the nation by Collegiate Baseball, after a spirited run which took the Cougars to their second-ever NCAA Super Regional. As a senior, Reed has made six appearances and is batting .250 with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. A native of Lincoln, Del., Reed is set to graduate this May with a degree in Accounting.

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MHS sports scores for week of March 23

Lacrosse – Boys VarsityRed Lion CA 1, Milford HS 17Goals (Milford) -Viramontes 4,

Rhodes 3, Lardner 3, Heesh 3, Millman 2, Breeding 1, Bonneville 1

Assists (Milford) – Viramontes 3, Lardner 2, Heesh 1, Bonneville 1,Rhodes 1

Tennis – Boys VarsityMilford HS 1, St. Thomas More 41st Singles -Colt Williamson of Milford

High School, def. Evan Malenfant Of St. Thomas More 6-2, 6-0.

2nd Singles -Nicholas Reyes of St Thomas More, def. Nicholas Sobota of Milford. 6-0, 6-1.

3rd Singles -Jhun Yee Lin of St. Thomas More, def. Joshua Layton of Milford, 6-2, 6-0.

1st Doubles -George “Alec” Wills & William “Billy” Hart of St Thomas More, def. Tyler Webb & Zheng Hui of Milford 6-1, 6-0.

2nd Doubles – Thomas Wang & John Magee of St. Thomas More, def. Jonathan Alvarez-Gonalez & Caleb Chandler of Milford 7-6 & 6-1.

Monday, March 23Golf VarsityMilford HS 198, Indian River HS 209Colton Paquette 48Jake Adams 48Zach Legg 48Kyle Strassle 54Softball VarsitySeaford HS 1, Milford HS 23Baseball VarsitySeaford HS 0, Milford HS 17Track & Field – Girls VarsitySmyrna HS 125, Milford HS 193200 Relay: Smyrna (Dollard, Hernandez,

Matusevich, Bowser) 10:51.72110 Hurdles: Ramseur 18.2 Smy100: Keister 13.1 Smy800 Relay: Smyrna (McKeldin, McGowan, Keister,

Buchanan) 1:50.101600: Bowser 5:50 Smy400 Relay: Smy400: Buchanan 1:01.00 Smy300 Hurdles: Ramseur 56.8 Smy800: Bowser 2:32.6 Smy200: Buchanan 26.6 Smy3200: Hernandez 12:51.8 Smy1600 Relay: Smy (Jenkins, Jones, Bush,

Matusevich) 5:00.3Shot Put: McFolling 30’7.25” Smy

Discus: McFolling 80’3” SmyLong Jump: Johnson 15’5” MilfordTriple Jump: McKeldin 32’0” SmyHigh Jump: Kargbeh 4’6” SmyPole Vault: Jones 6’0” SmyTrack & Field – Boys VarsitySmyrna HS 90, Milford HS 563200 Relay: Smy (Bailey, Ibironke, Persaud,

Mojica) 8:45110 Hurdles: Brinney 16.7 Smy100: Arias 11.4 Milf800 Relay: Milf (Brunson, Green, Aries, Natal)

1:36.21600: Mojica 4:52.8 Smy400 Relay: Smy (Jenkins, Jackson, Cole, Ekanem)400: Green 53.5 Milf300 Hurdles: Reynolds 46.7 Milf800: Mojica 2:12.6 Smy200: Jackson24.0 Smy3200: Bailey 11:04.2 Smy1600 Relay: Smy (Ekanem, El, Persaud, Mojica)

3:40Shot Put: Smith 43’11.5” SmyDiscus: Smith 134’8.5” SmyLong Jump: Cole 19’3” SmyTriple Jump: Tiggs 39’5” MilfHigh Jump: Tiggs 5’4” MilfPole Vault: Funkhouser 8’6” Milf

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MHS sports scores for week of March 23

Tennis – Boys VarsityMilford HS 3, Lake Forest HS 21st Singles – Colt Williamson

(Milford), def. Sharp “Default”2nd Singles – Nicholas Sobota

(Milford), def. James White 6-1, 6-1.

3rd Singles – Derrick Bogan (Milford), def. Randy Dookran 6-0, 6-3.

1st Doubles – Perry-Wright (Lake Forest), def. Webb-Hui 7-6 (4), 6-2.

2nd Doubles – Thomson-Ortiz (Lake Forest), def. Chandler-Gonzalez 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6).

Tennis – Girls VarsityLake Forest HS 0, Milford HS 61st Singles – Killian (M) def. Fair

(LF) 6-3, 6-12nd Singles – Lee (M) def.

Watson (LF) 6-4, 6-33rd Singles – DeRuijer (M) def.

Dean (LF) 6-4, 6-21st Doubles – Uebele-Alice (M)

def. Nieves-Mello (LF) 6-1, 6-12nd Doubles – Savage-Rodgers

(M) def. Hobbs-Nguyen (LF) 6-3, 6-1

Lacrosse – Boys VarsityMilford HS 17, Lake Forest HS

4Lake Forest HS 1 1 1 1 – 4Milford HS 1 4 9 3 – 17Goals (Milford) – Viramontes 5,

Lardner 4, Heesh 4, Rhodes 2, Millman 1, Kemp 1

Assists (Milford) -Mitzel 2, Lardner 1, Heesh 1, Groce 1

Shots (Milford) -49Saves (Milford) – Stevenson 14

Wednesday, March 25Golf VarsityLake Forest HS 240, Milford HS 203MilfordKyle Strassh – 47Colton Paquett – 51Korey Mitchell – 51Jake Adams – 54Zach Legg – 55Nick Wright – 58Medalist – Kyle Strassh – 47 – Milford

Thursday, March 26

Lacrosse – Boys VarsityMilford HS 7, Smyrna HS 5Goals (Milford) – Viramontes

3, Heesh 2, Lardner 1, Rhodes 1

Assists (Milford) – Lardner 1Saves (Milford) – Stevenson

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Baseball VarsityTower Hill School 2, Milford HS 5Highlights: Milford’s Dustin Reeder came in in relief to pick up the win,

giving up two hits witgh three strike outs. Philip Herber broke open a close game in the 6th with a two run single to put the Bucs ahewad 4-2. Tower Hill’s Harry Quimby doubled and scored a run.

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Local AARP Chapter Offers ScholarshipsMilford AARP Chapter #3134, is offering two $500.00

scholarships to 2015 Milford High School seniors, who will attend a four year college. The scholarships will be granted to students on the basis of academic standing, extra-curricular participation and need. See your Milford High guidance counselor for an application.

Milford Parks & Parks Announce Spring & Summer Registration

Stop by 207 Franklin St. Monday through Friday during regular office hours or online at www.cityofmilford.com and look for the parks and recreation link to register your children for a fantastic, fun, spring or summer program. There are many activities to choose from and they include: spring soccer, swimming lessons, karate, spring tennis, summer playground day camp as well as summer sports clinics like field hockey, soccer, tennis, swim lessons, conditioning and Kiddie Kamp.

There are also many special events that you won't want to miss: Spring Egg Hunt, Spring Break Trip to the National Zoo in DC, Pitch, Hit & Run, Punt,Pass & Kick, Spring Flower Sale Easter Weekend and three day trips to DISCOVER DELMARVA WITH GARY: St. Michaels, Hurlock & Tangier Island. Check out our brochure on our website at www.cityofmilford.com and link to the Parks and Recreation Department page or feel free to contact us at 422-1104.

Youth Outdoor Field Hockey ClinicGirls in 1st-8th grade who are interested in giving field

hockey a try or want to learn more and increase their skills! 9 hours of indoor instruction provided by the Milford High School Field Hockey team and coaching staff. Grouping based on age and skill level. Goalies welcome! Skills taught physical fitness, passing, game sense-tactic, receiving,

defensive technique, specialty skills (corners, strokes), elimination moves, and scoring. 5 Sundays & 1 Saturday, March 29th, April 4th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, and May 3rd at Milford High School. $75 per girl. Contact Andrea Fleming for paperwork - afleming@msd.k12.de.us

P&R Karate ClassRegister now for intro to karate classes offered by

Delaware Tang Soo Do Academy through a partnership with Milford Parks and Recreation Department. Classes are on Saturdays from March 7-April 4th at 34 N. Washington Street in Milford. 4-6 year old class time is 10-10:45 and the 7-12 year old class time is 11-11:45. Check out our brochure on our website at www.cityofmilford.com and link to the Parks and Recreation Department page or feel free to contact us at 422-1104.

Milford Pop Warner Coaches WantedMilford Pop Warner is in search of Football and Cheer

Coaches for our 2015 Season. We need volunteers to help coach the young men and women of our Milford Community. Anyone interested in being a head or assistant coach should please write a letter of intent stating that they want to coach and their experience. Letters can be mailed to P.O. Box 154 Milford, DE 19963 or can be emailed to milfordbucs75@gmail.com.

Movies at Riverfront Theater (MaRT) - April 17 & 18The Milford Second Street Players has added to its

performing arts schedule by offering $5 Movies at the Riverfront Theater (MaRT). "The Hundred Foot Journey” (2014) will be showing Friday, April 17 (Spanish soundtrack) & Saturday, April 18 (English). Synopsis: The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery. Cast: Helen Mirren,

Om Puri, Manish Daval. The theater doors will open at 7 PM and the film will begin at 7:30 PM. Anyone interested may call MaRT committee member Suzanne M Murphy at 718-938-5726.

MSD Kindergarten RegistrationThe Milford School District will begin Kindergarten

Registration for the upcoming school year beginning in March. To be eligible to start kindergarten your child must turn 5 years old by August 31, 2015. To set up your child's kindergarten screening and registration appointment call the Morris Early Childhood Center at 302-422-1650. Documents that are required for registration include: birth certificate of child, parent/guardian photo ID, proof of residency within the Milford School District (utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage papers with the parent/guardians name on it) immunization (shot) record, and physical exam.

Large Breed Dog Park Temporarily ClosedDue to grass issues in the large breed dog park, the City

has temporarily closed this section of the park. Small dogs are still welcome in the small breed park however. The City anticipates the grass issues being resolved in the coming months and hope to re-open the large breed section in Mid-April.

Rose Colored Lasses Bake SaleThe Rose Colored Lasses will hold their annual Easter

Bake Sale in front of Big Lots on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 9:00 am. The group, a longtime Relay for Life team, is continuing its efforts to support local causes. All proceeds will be donated to the KenCrest Group Home in Milford for adults with developmental disabilities for the purchase of new dining room furniture. The Easter

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Bunny will be present to wish everyone a Happy Easter, and there will be goodies for the whole family. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Walkers for Life Bake SaleOn Saturday, April 4, members of "Walkers for Life" relay team will sponsor a Easter

Bake Sale at the Ace Hardware store, N.Dupont Blvd, Milford from 9:00am to noon. All proceeds from this event will be donated to American Cancer Society to be used for research, education, prevention, advocacy and patient support.

DDC Presents Original BalletOn April 25, 2015, Tale of The Little Mermaid will transform the enduring 1837 fairy tale

by Hans Christian Anderson into a stunning and enchanted original ballet production, while offering the magical happy-ending twist children and adults have enjoyed for the past 25 years (1989 film). November 17, 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the Disney release of Little Mermaid. We are very excited to once again combine a classic piece of literature with a film adaptation to create a captivating ballet interpretation of a timeless tale.

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