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May 17,
2011
MHS PROM ‘A NIGHT IN PARIS’
The Milford Senior High School enjoyed “A Night in Paris”
as they celebrated prom on Saturday, May 14 at the Heritage
Shores Club in Bridgeville, DE.
Photos on page 4.
Wiley, Emory Win
School Board Election
by Bryan Shupe
On Tuesday, May 10 residents of the Milford School
District went to the polls and voted for two contested
seats for the Milford School Board. The seat to represent
Area “C” was a contested race between candidates Deborah
A. O’Neill and Renate K. Wiley. The At-Large seat
was a contested race between candidates Patrick J. Emory,
Mark A. Dissinger, Robert Reif and Deneen Smith.
At the end of the day Renate Wiley and Patrick Emory
came out the victors.
Renate Wiley defeated Deborah O’Neill by a margin
of 69.57% to 30.43% (551 out of a total of 792 votes).
Mrs. Wiley was a school nurse at the Milford Senior High
School for 19 years. Prior to her service with the district
she was a public health nurse for 10 years. During her
tenure with the school district Renate was the class advisor
for all three of her daughters’ classes, involved with
the peer listener student group and a representative of the
More on page 3.
Economic
Advisory Panel
Links History to
Future
Staff Report
On March 23, 2011, the Milford Economic
Development Panel held its first
meeting at City Hall. The Panel is a result of
the Strategic Plan Report that was authored
by consultant John Rhodes’ of Moran, Stahl
& Boyer; a plan that was unanimously accepted
by Milford’s City Council.
Consisting of a cross section from every
segment of our community, the Panel is
charged with implement the six recommendations
of Rhodes’ report, which encompass
priorities ranging from workforce development
and electricity rates to support for our
city’s current and future businesses and
More on page 2
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT from page 1
expanded quality of life opportunities for all age groups.
Its successful outcome will “adjust the sails” of our city,
linking Milford’s rich history with its promising future.
Soon all Milford businesses will receive the “Enabling Local
Businesses” survey as a “building block” to its success,
gathering the input and viewpoints of our local businesses
and institutions on what they feel Milford needs in order to
spur growth of current business and attract new business to
our area. The business survey will be followed by a random
survey to Milford citizens and high school students. Information
gathered will be reported to all Milford citizens
through local media and posted on the City’s website, in an
effort to engage the community in connecting its rich past
with its promising future.
On Monday, May 9 the Advisory Panel presented to the
Milford City Council for the first time since its inception.
The purpose of the presentation was to provide City Council
with an update on the progress of the Advisory Panel
with respect to John Rhodes recommendations found in
the Strategic Plan Report.
The Committee for Workforce Development has begun
to create partnerships with the Milford School District, the
Milford Lions Club and the non-profit organization Junior
Achievement. Advisory Panel member Bill Pilecki has been
working with the Milford School District and Lions Club
in order to offer a scholarship opportunity for Milford students.
Sher Valenzuela, Chairwoman of the Advisory Panel,
has announced that Junior Achievement, a non-profit
that teaches students work readiness and financial literacy,
will be moving a southern campus to Milford in an effort
to create a partnership with the business community and
encourage young people to be more involved in the business
community. Both of these initiatives under Workforce
Development are aimed at helping students recognize and
pursue the possibilities that entrepreneurism offers.
The Committee for Infrastructure and Organizational
Support for Economic Development is gathering information
addressing concerns that Milford needs to be more
competitive with their commercial electric rates. To date,
the team has gathered rates from four cities in Delaware
with similar demographics. The next step will be to solicit
assistance from Richard Carmean in assessing and analyzing
the opportunity for Milford to be more competitive.
Dave Hitchens, Vice Chairman of the Advisory Panel,
has put forth what he believes will create a successful Milford
in the future. “A plan for success starts with a strong
foundation. A foundation which is made up of two parts:
One being open communication between the community,
business and government and the other being strong organization
focused on maketing the operations of the City,”
stated Mr. Hitchens.
The panel is charged with bringing new ideas to the recently
developed Economic Development Strategy for the
future of Milford. The Advisory Board will make recommendations
to the Economic Development Committee
that will then be reviewed and taken to the Milford City
Council. The stage has been set. Milford’s “sails” are being
adjusted to navigate through these challenging, changing,
and exciting times.
For more information on Milford’s Strategic Plan, visit
the City of Milford’s website at http://www.cityofmilford.
com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=638.
Councilman Garrett Grier, Mayor Ronnie Rogers, and
Chairwoman of the Advisory Panel Sher Valenzuela
talking about the Economic Development Plan at City
Hall after the City Council Meeting.
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SCHOOL BOARD from page 1
Milford Education Association (MEA).
Renate is “proud and humbled by the support and trust” that the community has placed
in her by electing her to serve on the school board. “I want to thank Debbie O’Neill on
a good campaign and her commitment and service to the Milford School District,” commented
Mrs. Wiley. She states that her first responsibility will be to listen, learn and keep
an open mind while she listens to the concerns of the community. She plans to be visible
and accessible to the public.
Renate will focus on improving morale in the district. “I think by improving the morale
everyone will come out as winners. I am excited and ready to roll up my sleeves to work for
this district,” stated Mrs. Wiley.
Patrick Emory won his election by a margin of 72.8% (578 out of a total of 792 votes).
Pat Emory is a 7th generation Milfordian with a family background in farming in the
upper Sussex and lower Kent County area. Pat has worked over 26 years for the State of
Delaware starting as an environmental protection officer for the Department of Natural
Resources. He now is Director of the Office of Communication Services. Pat has served 2
full terms on the Milford School Board and will now serve a third term.
Mr. Emory is looking forward to trying to get the morale in the district back among
faculty and staff members. “How the teachers feel and act will have an impact on how the
students perform. I will be focusing on finding what changes need to be made in order to
change those morale issues and create a strong education for the students,” commented
Emory.
Renate and Pat will each serve 5-year terms on the Milford School Board and be sworn
in on Wednesday, July 11 in the Board Room at the Milford Middle School at 7pm. For
complete election results visit The Kent County Department of Election’s Official Tally
Results at http://electionskc.delaware.gov/results/2011/School%20Board/Milford%20
Official%20Results.pdf.
Renate Wiley
Pat Emory

MHS Students Celebrate ‘A Night In Paris’
Photos by Bryan Shupe
The Milford Senior High School held its prom on Saturday,
May 14 at the Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville, DE. The
theme for the evening was A Night in Paris with the ballroom
adorned with balloons, candles and a large structure of the
Eiffel Tower.
Students enjoyed the fabulous cuisine, great music and exciting
atmosphere as they danced the night away.
Prom King and Queen of the evening were seniors Jerrell Allen
and Ally Henderson.

Kimberly Webb Receives
Teacher of the Year Honor
by Bryan Shupe
Congratulations go out to the Milford School District
2011-2012 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kimberly
Webb. Mrs. Webb teaches at Lulu Ross Elementary
School; her current position is Special Education
Coordinator.
Mrs. Webb has taught in the district for the past
seven years. In addition to her current role, she has
also taught grades 2-5; both as a special education
teacher and as a regular teacher.
Mrs. Webb received her Bachelor of Science degree
in elementary and special education from West
Chester University and her Master of Education in
Literacy from Wilmington University. Mrs. Webb
has not only been an asset to the district in the classroom
but has also served as assistant softball coach
at both the Milford Middle and Senior High school.
With her positive motivation she helped coach the
2009 Girls’ Softball Team to a State Championship.
Mrs. Webb resides in Camden with her husband,
Mike, and daughter, Maddison. She is the daughter
of Richard and Sandra Ogden.

Business Mix-Po
Scheduled at Milford
Central Academy
by Jo Schmeiser, CCGM Executive Director
a combination of a Mixer and an Expo. It’s an opportunity for companies to display
their goods and services to people who are interested in learning more about their business,
and an opportunity for attendees to meet and mingle. As an added bonus, since the
event is being held at the Milford Central Academy, (Delaware’s first Green school) the
Mix-Po has a “Green” theme.
Right now you’re probably asking yourself, “What is a Green theme”? A “Green” theme
means that all participating vendors will share a tip on what they do in their business to
help the environment. Attendees will be told ideas they can use to help the environment
too, from recycling to using solar panels.
The Mix-Po is being held Thursday June 16th from 4 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome,
and the event is free to attend. Each vendor will be supplying a door prize, and everyone
who attends is eligible to win.
More on page 8
BUSINESS
Use Your Refund Wisely
So your 1040 is filed and
you are now anxiously waiting
for your refund. What
do you plan on doing with
it? Go on that long-awaited
cruise, get a new set of golf
clubs or buy that widescreen
TV you’ve had your eye on?
There are so many ways you
could spend your refund, but
there are other alternatives to
consider. According to the
Internal Revenue Service,
over 75 percent of American
taxpayers received a federal
tax refund, with the average
around $2,500. It’s what you
do with your refund now that
may create a better financial
future for you and your family.
by Mark Schanne, State Farm
Instead of spending your refund this year, consider contributing to an individual
Retirement Account (IRA), setting up a college savings fund for a child, or paying
down a credit card debt. These options will help improve your financial situation.
First on your list of priorities might be paying down any high-interest credit
card debts you have incurred. By paying only the minimum each month, you
may be paying just the interest (or less)on the debt and little or nothing towards
the principal. Paying down the debt can help free up additional money for other
important financial needs.

USE YOURE REFUND WISELY from page 6
If debt is not a problem, your tax refund could provide
you an excellent opportunity to contribute to a
existing IRA or establish a new one. Making a tax-deductible
contribution to a traditional IRA is an option
if you are not participating in an employer-sponsored
retirement plan or, if you are participating, your Adjustable
Gross Income falls within eligibility guidelines.
A Roth IRA may be a better choice, if you are
eligible to contribute. Contributions to a Roth IRA
are not tax deductible. However, qualified distributions
are received free from federal income tax.
earlier you start saving for the future, the more you
may have during your retirement. If you have questions
about these options and others, you owe it to
yourself to contact a financial services professional
that you know and trust. Your financial future may
depend on it.
Your refund could also be used to contribute to your
child’s college savings. There are simple affordable options
you can take advantage of today, including taxadvantaged
savings vehicles, toelp you reach your college
savings goal.
One thing to remember after you’ve decided the fate
of this year’s refund: the check you received is not a
windfall but the return of an interest-free loan you
provided the government. Regardless of the pleasure
you may get from receiving a large check each tax year,
adjusting the amount withheld by the government to
reduce the amount of future refunds may be an appropriate
course. You might not have gotten a refund in
April but there may be more money in each paycheck
to contribute to a savings account or IRA or pay down
debt throughout the year.
Take some time to consider your options before
making the down payment on that big purchase. The

MIX-PO from page 6
Mix-Po Coordinator, Terri Favata, expects over 40
local businesses to be on hand to talk with attendees,
and provide information and products from their company.
Terri says this is a great opportunity for people
to learn more about the services offered in the greater
Milford area. She says representatives from every type
of business you can imagine will be at this Mix-Po.
The Mix-Po will be held in the Academy Cafeteria,
so there is plenty of room for vendors and attendees to
mingle without having to worry about being crowded.
There is also plenty of parking available at the school,
making it convenient for attendees to get in and out
easily. Since the event is four hours, there is also plenty
of time for people to take their time and talk to all the
vendors.
Make sure to mark your calendar, and plan on attending
the first ever Green Mix-Po.
Milford Central Academy will be the location of the Business Mix-Po
hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford
If you’re interested in being a vendor, the cost is only
$25.00, and you must bring a Door Prize. This is a
wonderful opportunity to showcase your business at a
very reasonable investment.
There is a limited amount of vendor space available,
and this is on a first-come, first-served basis so make
sure to register now. If you need additional information,
or are interested in being a vendor, contact Terri
at First Class Properties 422.8200. For more information
about the CCGM Members mentioned, call the
chamber at 422.3344, or visit our website: www.milfordchamber.com.

DMI Adds Color to Walnut St.
Bayhealth in Milford
Announces its Nurse of the Year
Staff Report
Tanya Robinson, BSN, RN, CCRN, is Bayhealth Nurse of the Year for Milford Memorial Hospital.
Tanya will become a nominee for the Delaware Excellence in Nursing Practice Award,
given by the Delaware Nurses Association each year to the top nurse in Delaware. The Bayhealth
Nurse of the Year for Milford Memorial Hospital will receive a framed certificate and embroidered
tote bag, and will attend the National Magnet Conference this October in Baltimore,
Maryland.
Other Nurse of the Year nominees from Milford Memorial Hospital include 3-East Medical
Surgical Clinical Coordinator Pamela James, BSN, RN-BC; 2 West Medical Surgical Nurse
Joanna Clayton, RN; Intensive Care Unit Nurse Sharon Flesher, RN; 2-West Medical Surgical
Unit Nurse Ashley Samsel, BSN, RN.
Starting in mid-May, Downtown Milford Inc. began their In Bloom Program.
Large “Hayrack” style baskets were placed on the lampposts of Downtown,
brimming with spring and summer flowers in every color. Elevated
above the pedestrian traffic, not only will the flowers be more visible, but
will keep our sidewalks clear for leisurely strolling. Look for large “Bloom
Master” hanging baskets located in various downtown locations, along with
a magnificent floral display at the river on Walnut Street. It’s going to be
bright, lush display that the whole town will take pride in, all season long.
The volunteers pictured are top row (on the lift): Downtown Milford Inc.
President Irv Ambrose; Milford in Bloom floral designer Brenda Wilkins;
Milford in Bloom founder and director Milly Pedersen; newly elected Milford
School Board member Renate Wiley; and Milford Rental owner Joe
Wiley. Bottom Row: Dolce Bakery co-owner Chuck Stanko; Yankee Clipper
owner Tom Ducham; DMI Design Committee Chair Chuck Hauser; Dr.
Loretta Edmondson; DMI Board member Mitch Edmondson; DMI Board
member and Farmer’s Market coordinator Jim Cooper; and Milford Parks
and Recreation Director and DMI Board member Gary Emory.
Tanya Robinson leads by example. She cultivates a culture of excellence by demonstrating the
compassionate care that leads to the best outcomes for patients.
“Tanya is a role model for her peers due to her professionalism, leadership skills and dedication
to critical care nursing. She is a consummate patient advocate who brings quality and ethical
issues to light. She treats peers, patients, and patients’ families with the utmost dignity and respect,”
said Milford Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit Manager
Mary Ann Faralli, EdD, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN.
As Clinical Coordinator for the Milford Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Tanya Robinson
successfully balances patient assignments along with her leadership role. She has earned the
respect and appreciation of patients and their families. This includes one recent case in which
family members submitted an “Honors Card,” saying they were “grateful and relieved” that
Robinson cared for their critically ill father. She’s received many other kudos during her nearly
20 year career at Bayhealth Medical Center.
In 1992, Robinson began serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Milford Memorial Hospital
More on page 10

Nurse of the Year Nominees - Milford Memorial Hospital. Pictured Above from left to right are: Bayhealth Senior
Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive Bonnie Perratto, Nurse of the Year Tanya Robinson, Nominees Joanna
Clayton, Sharon Flesher, and Pam James.
BAYHEALTH NURSE OF THE YEAR from page 9
while still enrolled at Beebe Hospital’s Nursing School
Diploma Program. She served in the Intermediate Care
Unit and Patient Care Management before transitioning
to the Intensive Care Unit in 2005, where she continues
to serve. In addition to her patient care duties, she serves
as a preceptor for new RN staff, leads patient rounding,
and is an active member of the Intensive Care Unit
Shared Governance Council and the Bayhealth Professional
Practice Council. She is a member of the American
Association of Critical Care Nursing and has earned
CCRN certification. Robinson earned her Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from Wilmington University and is
also pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing from the
University of Delaware.
“I thank all the nurses from my unit and from throughout
the hospital. Patient care is very much a collaborative
effort,” said Robinson.
The Bayhealth Nurse of the Year Award recognizes
nurses who consistently promote, excel, and exemplify
a positive approach to the nursing profession. The announcement
of Bayhealth Nurse of the Year culminated
National Nurses Week celebrations at Bayhealth Medical
Center.
“We congratulate our winners, nominees and entire
nursing team. Together, they epitomize the clinical excellence
and compassion which are at the heart of nursing,”
said Bayhealth Senior Vice President & Chief Nurse
Executive Bonnie Perratto, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC,
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COMMUNITY
Second Street Players
Performs The Three
Bully Goats Griff
Staff Report
Local Memorial Day
To Honor Fallen Soldiers
by Bryan Shupe
On Monday, May 30 the Milford Veterans Affairs Committee Memorial Day Ceremony
will begin at 9:30 am at the Bicentennial Park located on Front Street in Milford. The
parade will begin after the conclusion of the ceremony proceeding up Front Street to the
Milford Community Cemetery. Graveside services will be held in remembrance of those
who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated the last Monday in June to honor
the soldiers who have died while serving in military service. Originating in the late 19th
Century to honor soldiers who gave their lives during the Civil War, both in the Union
and the Confederacy, Memorial Day was officially declared by President Lyndon Johnson
in May of 1966. Since then Americans across the nation have honored the sacrifices
of the American soldier by remembering those who have served and died to protect our
freedoms.
The parade marshals will be 1st Lieutenant Ellan Orkin and 2nd Lieutenant Dorthy
Sinner. The guest speaker for the Memorial Day remembrance ceremony will be Major
General Henry McCann USAR Ret.
Continued on page 13
Second Street Players is proud to present the next installment of our Children’s
Dessert Theatre Series. “The Three Bully Goats Griff” will be presented at Riverfront
Theatre on May 21 and 22 at 1:00pm both days.
Children will delight in this light-hearted, funny show, hardly aware that they’re
also receiving a timely lesson.
More on page 12

SECOND STREET from page 11
This tale, based on the classic Grimm Brothers story of the “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”
talks about the topic of bullying and how it hurts people. The story begins with two toll trolls
who are bickering on a bridge and have a “falling out” after Billy, the smallest of the three goats,
decides to become a “bully goat.”
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As if paying a toll to get across the bridge wasn’t bad enough, now anyone who dares to triptrap
over the bridge gets knocked off by Billy. Willy, her peace-loving medium-size sister, tries
to talk her out of it, but alas, she ends up over the edge herself. Fred, the biggest of the three
goats, just wants to eat grass on the other side and even unwittingly helps Billy just so he can
eat sooner.
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At first it seems funny, but the unfairness
of Billy’s bullying becomes
more and more apparent as one innocent
victim after another gets pushed
off the bridge. Finally, pasture planner
Dee Veloper, political candidate Polly
Titian, prima ballerina Ismelda Slipper
and mail person Carrie Post gang together
with the other victims to teach
Billy a lesson.
Tickets for this general admission
show are $8.00 and are available at the
door. Your ticket price includes a dessert
treat following the show and a meet and
greet autograph session with the characters.
Riverfront Theatre is located in
downtown Milford at 2 South Walnut
Street and is handicap accessible. Please
call (302) 422-0220 for more information
or check out the website at www.
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Attempted Robbery at
Pill Box Pharmacy
Staff Report
MEMORIAL DAY from page 11
Parade Marshals 1st Lieutenant Ellan J. Levitsky and 2nd Lieutenant Dorothy
F. Levitsky both served as Nurses with the 164th General Hospital in World War
II. Stationed in Normany, France both sisters most notably served in the Battle
of the Buldge which was fought in the winter of 1944 and marked the last major
offensive effort by the Nazis during the war. Working in a large medical surgery
hospital Ellan applied anesthesia to soldiers and Dorthey worked as a staff nurse
in the hospital wards.
“We were sent there to do a job and we did it,” stated Ellan. “It was rough, no
question about it but we had a job to do.”
Both sisters have received the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle
Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, and were entitled to the WW2
Victory Medal.
On 5-10-11 Milford Police arrested Arnell M. Casson Jr., 20 of Harrington. Officers
responded to the Pill Box Pharmacy to a report of a robbery. Upon arrival
officers learned Mr. Casson had confronted the 63 year old victim and attempted
to take Oxycodone pills that the victim received as a result of getting a prescription
filled.
A struggle ensued and several witnesses grabbed Mr. Casson and held him down
until officers arrival. Mr. Casson has been charged with Attempted Robbery 1st
Degree and Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. Mr. Casson
was arraigned at JP Court #2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution
on $33,000.00 secured bail.
General McCann has had a series of key command and staff assignments. He
commanded the 198th Aviation Company from 1986-1989, Aviation Staff Officer
with the 261st Signal Command, Director of Personnel for the Delaware
Army National Guard, Deputy Brigde Commander of the 261st Signal Brigade,
and Commander of the 72nd Troop Command. General McCann’s awards and
decorations include the Distinguish Service Medal, Delaware Medal for Military
Merit, Delaware National Defense Ribbon, Commander of the Year Award, Signal
Regiment Bronze Order of the Mercury and Artillery’s Honorable Order of
Saint Barbara.
Veterans 1st Lieutenant Ellan Orkin, 2nd Lieutenant Dorthy Sinner and Major
General Henry McCann, will lead the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony
on Monday, May 30 in remembrance of all our fallen heroes who have served
this country. Their stories and actions will serve as a reminder of all the liberties
our men and women in uniform have sacrificed so that we may live in freedom.
The ceremonies will begin at 9:30 in Bicentennial Park in downtown Milford.
For more information please contact George Little at 302-752-6971.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Milford Senior Center will host its 4th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, 111
Park Avenue, Milford, DE. Tickets are now available for $25.00 for “Death is a Cabernet
Ol’ Chum” on Saturday, June 11, 6:00 p.m.
You will be a witness and begin to help solve the murder. The menu will be Chicken
Cordon Bleu, Cheddar Broccoli Quiche, au Gratin Potatoes, French Style Green Beans,
French Bread and Butter, Chocolate Croissant Dessert, Coffee/Iced Tea. The meal will
be catered in house by our own volunteers and Jeannie Porter and Sue McTheny, who use
to work for our old caterer, Jeanette Quillen.
The murder mystery begins with an evening of wine and cheese at the Melee Vineyards
in the Nippy Valley, celebrating the winery’s tenth anniversary. Owner Malcolm Melee
took great pride in pouring his world-famous Melee Cabernet, the wine that tickles the
palates of wine connoisseurs around the globe. Over the past decade, his small operation
had built a record of supplying a quality product, even though Melee’s surly personality
has produced more adversaries than advocates.
The Milford Senior located at 111 Park Ave. in Milford will host the
Murder Mystery Theatre on June 11 at 6 pm. Tickets are available now.
The celebration was open to the public and the assemblage included both his supporters
and detractors, some of whom openly expressed their opinions about his business practices.
Melee simply laughed off all negative words, even dismissing the notion that someone
was determined to end his reign as cabernet king.
As the gathering broke up about midnight, Melee bade “farewell” to everyone and said he would stay around to turn out the lights but this morning, it became
deadly obvious that someone had planned lights out for Malcolm Melee. His body was found at the bottom of the staircase that leads to the oak casks in the wine
cellar.
Someone had put the cork on Melee and taken action that would squeeze the winery’s reputation. This is always a popular evening and space is limited; get your
tickets right away. For tickets and/or more information call (302) 422-3385.

SPORTS
Boys’ Wins Conference
While Track
Claims Eight Titles
by Kari Elzey
Undefeated Season for
Middle School Baseball
by Bryan Shupe
The Milford Middle School Baseball Team went undefeated in their 2011 season
under the direction of head coach Matthew Bailey. In fact under Coach Bailey the
Milford Middle School team has produced a record of 41-1 over the past four years.
This season coaches Matt Bailey, Jack Rodgers and Joey Melvin managed their
athletes to another perfect season; outscoring their opponents 130 to 47.
“This has been a great group of young men to work with. We talked about our
goals in the beginning of the season and the players all agreed that going undefeated
was our team’s ultimate goal. I’m always impressed when a group of young
players puts the teams goals ahead of any personal goals, and that’s what this team
did,” commented Coach Bailey.
More on page 16
The Milford High School boys’ track team continued perfection,
winning the Henlopen Conference meet Saturday, May 14 at Lake
Forest High, while the girls finished runner-up to Cape Henlopen.
“We worked hard and deserved to win,” said sophomore Alexis
Groce. “But for whatever reason, it was not our day to win.”
The boys and girls combined to claim eight Henlopen titles. Dawan
Smith scored wins in the 200- and 400-meter dash, while the boys
and girls swept the 1600-meter relay. Carl Richardson (3200), boys
3200-meter relay, Kari Elzey (discus) and Bryson Cartwright (long
jump) also claimed titles.
“We pulled together as a team,” said junior Michael Doughty. “We
did what we had to do.”
Runner-up champions included Shekinah Brown (100 hurdles),
the girls’ and boys’ 800-meter relays, the girls’ 400-meter relay, Phil
Shorts (400), Alexis Groce (400), Isaiah Brown (300 hurdles), Molly
Bliss (800), Hannah Westwood (pole vault), Jon Jones (discus), Ryan
Thomas (triple jump) and Keyanna Winder (long jump).
Molly Bliss (1600), Taiwan Savage (800), Alexis Groce (200), Steve
Eshelman (3200), Derek Munce (pole vault), Dawan Smith (long
jump) and Kesline Beaucejour (discus) all claimed bronze medals.

Star players included Ricky Armstrong who pitched
the majority of the season, Tom Passwaters who was
the team’s designated hitter and led the team in RBIs,
and shortstop Ralph Messick who was the unofficial
captain by demonstrating strong leadership throughout
the season.
The undefeated season came into jeopardy this year
twice. The most thrilling was a close game at Beacon
Middle School. The Bucs were down 4 runs with 2
outs in the final inning of the game. The team rallied
back to win the game 10 to 8 and remain undefeated.
These four past successful seasons gives hope to the
Milford High School Baseball team and their chances
of winning conferences or states in the future. The
Milford Middle School team
acts as a feeder program to the
High School and has already
enjoyed some of its success.
Athletes George Michaels and
Nick Grant, who were coached
by Mr. Bailey during his first
undefeated season, are now juniors
on the High School Varsity
Team. The High School team
this year has seen much success
and was #1 in the state at one
point in the season.
“It is exciting to see the players
from my first year of coaching
step up and play on the Varsity
team at the High School. I
teach these kids about the fundamentals of baseball
but also about sportsmanship and teamwork. I hope
to see them one day performing at a higher level in
college and beyond,” stated Coach Bailey.
The members of the undefeated 2011 Milford Middle
School baseball team are 8th graders Tom Saxson,
Ricky Armstrong, Tom Passwaters, Dwan Jarvis,
Ralph Messick, Vincent Davis, Garrett McKee, Jake
Adams, Taylor Reynolds Dustin Reeder; 7th graders
Shawn Snowden, Dante George, Thomas Jordan and
6th graders Jason Saldana, Austin Stewart, William
Kimmel and Derrick Brooks.
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Lady Bucs Hope to Seize Playoff Berth with Win
by Sean Marraffini
Milford girls soccer finished the season strong, scoring early and often with
an 8-0 victory over the visiting Campus Community Cougars.
They came out attacking and it wouldn’t take long before the Bucs got on the
board.
In the fourth minute Tara Gleysteen dribbled down the left side passing the
ball in the box to Morgan Anton who put it in the back of the net.
Only two more minutes would pass when again Gleysteen sprinted down the
side and crossed the ball to Anton who this time used a beautiful header to put
Milford up 2-0.
“I was extremely satisfied with the performance today.” Head coach Keith
Short said.
Shortly after, striker Rebekah Yanacek would fire a shot that hit the crossbar,
her first of a few that hit the woodwork.
In the 15th minute Gleysteen would get her own name on the score sheet,
taking a pass from Nidia Leon and putting it past the Cougars keeper. In the
24th minute, Anton would complete the hat trick, using superb skills inside
the box and kicked it home to put Milford’s lead at 4.
Not long after Sarah Holdbrunner fired a shot from just outside that was
cleared off the line at the last second by the Cougars defense.
For a majority of the second half Milford completely dominate the ball, retaining
almost all possession and use the short passing game to frustrate Communities
defense. It would be almost half time, when Yanacek would get her
goal when she accepted a pass from downfield and danced into the Cougars
zone before striking one home, growing the Lady Bucs’ lead to 5.
In preparation for the playoffs and to hone the passing seen in the first half,
Short had the team practice short passing during the intermission.
“The girls have really worked hard at it every day in practice, Short said. But
they’ve taken it from practice and applied it to games, I’m very happy with
that.”
The second half would start very much like the first, with Yanacek adding her
second goal in the 46th minute.
The passing that the team has been practicing paid off in the 52nd minute
when the teamwork of Kira Byler and Gleysteen lead to Anton getting her
fourth goal.
The Bucs would cap off the scoring in the 59th minute when Yanacek, splitting
the Cougars defense and scoring her third goal of the game, put Milford
up 8-0.
Now in the top 16 in the state standing, Milford awaits the end of the regular
season to see who their playoff opponent will be.
Still looking for more goals in the last 10 minutes Yanacek fired off a strong
shot that hit the post.

Girls’ Soccer Holds on to Beat Tough Smyrna
by Sean Marraffini
With the playoff spot in close contention, the Lady Bucs held on to beat a
Smyrna side that threw everything at them, 2-1.
From the early going, Milford was playing a strong game with the offense
splitting the Smyrna defense and using short crisp passes to do so. The Bucs
defense communicated well and stood strong against the Smyrna attack.
“Even though we’ve only been working on it (the teams passing game) the
past two, three games, we are getting our heads up and looking and the passes
are a lot more correct.” Striker Rebekah Yanacek said.
In the 7th minute Rebekah Yanacek had a run inside the box after taking a
pass from Stefaine Clendaniel but was turned away by the Eagles defense.
Immediately following, Sarah Holbrunner fired a shot that was saved by
Smyrna goalie Kaitlyn Brown.
The Bucs would be first to score when the striking pair of Nidia Leon and Rebekah
Yanacek connected with Yanacek putting the finishing touch and sending
Milford up 1-0.
“They’ve been working a lot these last few weeks, head coach Keith Short
said. “We went back to basics to passing, receiving, along with movement on
and off the ball. Which they’ve taken and implemented in the game.”
The Yanacek show would continue when she had a run inside the box but
was stopped by the Eagles keeper.
when in the 35th minute Kira Byler fired a shot from the left hand side that
sailed right under the crossbar, growing Milford’s lead to two.
However in the second half, the Eagles really revamped their game.
Coming out on the attack, Smyrna was playing as a must win game and attacked
at every opportunity. For a vast majority of the second frame, Smyrna
had possession and set up in the offensive zone firing shots and trying to slip
past the Milford defense.
“I was really happy with their performance,” Coach Short said. For them
to come back together as a unit and play well against a very tough attacking
Smyrna squad was great.”
That style of play eventually paid of for the Eagles when in the 57th minute
the Milford defense cracked and allowed a goal by striker Gabrielle Russillo.
Despite the slim lead, the Lady Bucs held strong and stopped Smyrna at every
chance.
In the waning minutes when the Bucs defense got the ball out, the midfield
made runs to the goal but where unable to cushion their lead any further.
But it one goal led was enough, ending a nail biter with a 2-1 victory.
“It’s coming down to the end, so we’re really pulling it together,” Midfielder
Morgan Anton said.
The Lady Bucs would continue the offensive pressure and it would pay off