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Until her daughter, Ava, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Kelly Voshell said she had no idea what it was. For that reason, she feels it is critical to educating people about autism and to encourage inclusion.

“We started Ava’s Angels, a group of family and friends who treasure Ava who is now 11,” Voshell said. “We have gathered for seven years to support her and other families who have loved ones on the autism spectrum. Our group raises money that we donate to Autism Delaware which advocates, supports and provides information and

Ava’s Angels raising funds for autismBY TERRY ROGERS

On Wednesday, March 4, Delaware’s First Lady, Tracy Carney, visited Benjamin Banneker Elementary School to celebrate School Breakfast Week. While at the school, Carney handed out breakfast to the children and learned more about how the school chooses the foods they offer each day.

“The school has a great system,” Carney said. “The carts you use are very flexible and the kids seem to know exactly what to do each morning. Offering breakfast at school is very important because so many children are unable to get breakfast at home. People just don’t know how important it is.”

Milford School District offers free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income. According to Sharon Forrest, RDN, Child Nutrition Supervisor, in October 2016, before

implementing the alternative breakfast models, participation in breakfast was approximately 43 percent for the entire district.

“Now, that figure is approximately 50 percent for the district, representing a seven

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First Lady Carney (white shirt) celebrates School Breakfast Week at Banneker Elementary.

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percent increase in breakfast participation overall,” Forrest said. “We have noticed a large increase at the elementary level with our three elementary schools, all above 64 percent participation and Morris Early Childhood Center at a participation rate of approximately 54 percent.”

In addition to offering free breakfast and lunch, Milford School District is working on programs that will feed children throughout the summer. They are currently planning food banks at both Morris and Milford High School, backpack programs and a possible mobile food bank that would take meals into the areas where students are most in need. Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, stated that they piloted a food bank program last summer and the participation was outstanding which is why they want to expand it again next year.

“I say all the time when people are negative about free programs like this,” Carney said. “I ask them “Have you ever been hungry in a meeting? How involved were you during that meeting? How was your concentration?” When they answer, I ask them how on Earth they expect a child to learn when they are hungry.”

Milford School Board President, Renate Wiley, who worked as a school nurse at Milford High School for many years, told Carney that she often had food in her office and invited kids she knew were not eating lunch to come

eat with her.“At the high school level, before we had the

free meals for everyone, the kids who were on free lunch simply would not eat,” Wiley said. “They were embarrassed because when they plugged that number in, everyone knew. School needs to be a safe place for kids. They need to feel as if they are safe here when they are not safe anywhere else. The funding for free breakfast and lunch is critical to learning because a child simply will not learn if they are hungry.”

The summer programs are still in the planning stages and Dr. Dickerson said that once they are finalized, information will be provided to families.

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direction to those affected by autism in Delaware.”

In 1991, there were 152 public school students in Delaware who were diagnosed as autistic. In 2017, that number had grown to 2,109. Autism Delaware says that it is difficult to provide an exact figure on people with autism in Delaware because not all people affected utilize public systems that allow them to be tracked. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 1 in 59 children under the age of 8 have some form of autism and that autism is four times more common in boys than girls.

Autism is known as a spectrum disorder which means that symptoms and characteristics can present in a wide variety of combinations. Although autism has a certain set of behaviors, people with the same diagnosis can act very differently which means there is no standard “type” of person with autism.

“The most important thing to understand is, whatever the diagnosis, individuals can learn and function productively and show gains from appropriate education and treatment,” the Autism Delaware website states. “Autism Spectrum Disorders may include Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Rhett’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder as well

as autism that is not other wise specified. All of these are no longer separate but fall under Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

Ava’s Angels raise money for programs offered by Autism Delaware, including POW&R, Family Support and Advocacy.

“POW&R was created to provide assistance to adults with autism so that they are able to find employment or volunteer at businesses in their communities,” Voshell said. “POW&R stands for Productive Opportunities for Work & Recreation. Autism is a lifelong disorder and those who are on the spectrum may need supportive services to live independent lives as they age. This was why POW&R was created, to provide adults with autism the opportunity to work.” In addition to special programs like POW&R, the funds raised go to provide families with assistance and advocate for those who are on the spectrum.

Ava’s Angels will participate in the Autism Walk planned for April 4 at Cape Henlopen State Park. Another walk will take place at Bellevue State Park on April 5. Voshell said that people who want to help can volunteer at either of the walks or start a team to raise funds. Donations can be made to Ava’s Angels at https://m-autismdelaware.akaraisin.com/20086/team/283675.

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On March 14, students will gather at Milford Central Academy to participate in the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition. According to Jacquie Blevins, President and Association Director of Delaware Odyssey of the Mind, there has been an effort to centralize tournaments so that teams can compete on a date that is convenient for them and not based on their location.

“Milford Central Academy is just a bit south of the central line of the state and the venue is perfect for our needs,” Blevins said. “We were there in the past and had formed a great partnership with the staff and administration and are thrilled to be able to return.”

Odyssey of the Mind is a creative competition for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade as well as at the college level. It is comprised of teams of up to seven students who work together to solve a problem of their selection. Blevins explained that the team presents their solution at a qualifying tournament with other students of the same age group and problem selection with the goal to advance to the state finals and, potentially, World Finals. Blevins stated that there are five problem categories which include Vehicle, Performance, Technical, Structure and Classics. There is also a spontaneous portion on competition. Day.

“The program works with components of the STEM philosophy,” Blevins said. “It helps the participants learn teamwork and life skills. It also allows them to interact with peers in a way that they may not in a normal setting. Each problem has a cost limit so that it is feasible for all students to participate. It is open to any Delaware child in grades K-12. There is a misconception that it is a gifted and talented program or only open to certain academic groups. This could not be further from the truth. The program was designed so that all students are able to participate and given an outlet to develop and showcase their creativity.”

This year, Milford has seven teams participating. During the competition, teams are divided

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into divisions which break down into grade levels. There is also a college-level division. Teams compete against their peers in the same problem and division in one of two Qualifying Tournaments. Top teams then advance to the Delaware State Finals. The top two finalists at the state finals advance to the World Finals.

“Events are open to the public and we invite anyone and everyone to join us,” Blevins said. “There is no admission fee and it is a great day. We will be offering souvenirs, a make and take pillow project and our famous food truck court. This is in addition to the exciting performances put on by our competitors.”

Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning at Milford School District is thrilled that students will be able to continue their participation in Odyssey of the Mind competitions, calling it an “incredible organization that fosters critical skills in problem-solving in a safe and supportive environment.”

“We are excited to host the Odyssey of the Mind competition and look forward to a great day of creative thinking and activity from outstanding students of Milford School District and throughout the region,” Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, said. “We thank the coaches, DELCAP, many volunteers and families for their involvement and support of the event and participating students.”

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On Sunday, March 9 the town of Milton was home to the annual St. Patrick’s Day in downtown. The event began in 2008 when local restaurant Irish Eyes was searching for a way to be more involved in the community. The Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade was born from “this desire to give back to the town that welcomed us with open arms.”

The first year had just one dozen entries and raised about $1,000 for the Milton Fire Department and Casa San Francisco. Last year, the Annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade included over 75 entries and combined with the 6th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K, was able to donate almost $20,000 to the benefactors.

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Bayhealth has added an interventional neurology program to its list of minimally invasive treatment offerings. These procedures were first introduced at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in February. They use catheters and advanced imaging to treat blood vessels of the head and neck and offer many advantages to patients, compared to traditional surgeries. These new offerings bring life-saving care to southern Delaware residents that previously would have to drive a considerable distance for needed treatment of conditions such as brain aneurysms, blood clots or carotid artery disease.

Bayhealth Medical Director for Vascular and Interventional Neurology Sumeet Multani, MD leads this new program. In addition to his board certifications in the specialties of neurology and vascular neurology, Dr. Multani is newly board-certified in endovascular surgical neuroradiology. He is one of less than 500 physicians in the U.S. with fellowship training in this highly specialized field.

In most interventional neurology procedures, a catheter is inserted, through the groin or hand typically, and threaded through vessels to look inside the head or neck. A common example is an angiogram, a test to view blood flow in the brain. “We can diagnose and address a wide range of abnormalities, including blocking a

blood vessel to stop a brain bleed or prevent rupture, cutting off blood supply to a tumor, or treating chronic nosebleeds,” said Dr. Multani. “Many acute stroke causes can’t be identified without catheter-based studies, so this expands our diagnosis and treatment capabilities.”

Because these approaches are minimally invasive, there’s generally less risk and faster recovery for patients. At the end of March, a broad range of neurointerventions will be offered at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. Bayhealth Neurology clinics offer thorough pre-and post-care for patients that undergo these procedures at both campuses.

“Even for high-risk patients, instead of surgery with an incision through the head or neck, they could now get stenting or coiling at Bayhealth and experience a significantly shorter hospital stay,” Dr. Multani said.

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The City of Milford Annual Election will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020. The term of Office for the following seats will expire in May 2022.

The following candidates have submitted their nominating petitions to run for the Office of City Council in the First Ward:

Mike J. Boyle - Michael D. SpillaneThe following candidates have submitted

their nominating petitions to run for the Office of City Council in the Second Ward:

Andrew P. Fulton - Joseph E. WileyThe following candidates have submitted

their nominating petitions to run for the Office of City Council in the Third Ward:

Brian C. Baer - Owen S. Brooks Jr.MilfordLIVE.com will Host the 2020

City Election Town Hall Debate. Join us at Benvenuto on Wednesday April 8 from 6-7:30pm to hear from your Milford Council candidates that are running in the upcoming City elections on April 25. Our moderator for the evening will be Dan Gaffney. The event is open to the public with light refreshments served. If you cannot attend, the event will also be broadcast on our MilfordLIVE Facebook page LIVE!

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After a recent investigation conducted by the Delaware Division of the Public Advocate and staff of the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC), the agencies released a statement on Thursday, March 5 urging medium and large businesses that get their electricity from Delmarva Power to contact the uti l ity immediately and ask if they qualify for lower bil l ing rates.

The investigation revealed that more than 5,000 commercial customers of Delmarva Power may be paying higher rates for electricity than their usage warrants.

“Delmarva Power’s commercial customers who qualify for a lower rate are entit led to that rate. Until there is a long-term solution in place, it is extremely important that customers contact Delmarva Power to find out if they are el igible,” said Public Advocate Drew Slater.

The Public Advocate and PSC staff are working with Delmarva on a plan to resolve this issue. However, at this t ime, it is recommended that al l commercial customers receiving Medium General Service (MGS) or Large General Service

(LGS) from Delmarva Power call the util ity at 1-800-375-7117. When speaking with a customer service representative, customers should be sure to ask, “Do I qualify for a lower rate?” Rate classifications typically can be found on page two of a customer’s electric bil l , under “Details of Your Electric Charges.”

“This issue came to l ight a few months ago and has the potential to impact businesses of al l sizes throughout Delaware. We look forward to working collaboratively with Delmarva Power to resolve this issue as soon as practicably possible,” said Matt Hartigan, deputy director of the PSC.

The rate classification issue was first identified in a formal complaint to the PSC fi led by a Sussex County business owner last year. The PSC ruled in favor of the customer in December. The

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ruling generated news coverage from the Associated Press and additional customer complaints were received by the Public Advocate and PSC staff in recent months.

Upon fur ther investigation, the Public Advocate and PSC staff learned that as many as 5,200 businesses served by Delmarva – more than 35 percent of al l the util ity’s MGS and LGS customers – may be el igible for lower rates. It is estimated that these commercial customers may be entit led to hundreds of dollars in savings on their electric bil ls each month.

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On Monday, March 2, DelDOT announced that the Milford bypass, located at Route 1 and Route 113 will close for necessary repairs. The closure will take place starting Friday, April 17 at 9 AM and DelDOT hopes to have it reopened by Monday, April 20.

“The problems we have to fix are not too in-depth,” Tom Collins, Project Manager for DelDOT Central Design, said. “Some of this is simply a shoulder closure that does not impact the overpass. While it is closed, we will be repairing two joints, working on a spot under the bridge that needs concrete, repairing cracks and making some other repairs. When we are done, we will seal the entire deck which must be completely dry before we reopen the bridge.”

Collins explained that because the closure would take place during spring break, this should not inconvenience buses since students would not be in school. They hope to have the bridge reopened by Sunday evening but if they run into any issues, they have authorized closure until Monday morning. Detours will be posted on the DelDOT website and provided to local law enforcement. Signage will be in

place with detour information as well.Chief Kenneth Brown asked if signals

could be adjusted throughout town to avoid backups on detour routes such as Front Street and 10th Street. He also asked if there could be additional barricades placed near the overpass.

“Last time, we had cars who would ride right up to the closed overpass,” Chief Brown said. “Because there were no barricades, a lot of them would actually turn and go the wrong way on the off ramp to get to southbound Route 1. I know I chased a few who did that myself. What

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Repairs to close Milford 113 bypass April 17-20.

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we need are additional barricades right at Frontage Road and at the crossovers to keep people from doing that.”

According to Collins, because the new hospital is now open on Route 30, there is no concern about emergency vehicles having difficulty getting to the Clarke Avenue location as there was the last time the overpass had to be closed. Emergency vehicles coming southbound can simply take the hospital exit from Route 1 with no need to use the older overpass.

Collins indicated that message boards will be placed ten days prior to the overpass closure as a warning to motorists.

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Farm Bureau stocks Ronald McDonald Family Room

The Women’s Committee of the Delaware Farm Bureau went on a shopping spree in February in honor of Food Checkout Week which seeks to celebrate America’s food supply as provided by farmers and ranchers.

The shopping spree benefits the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover, helping to provide snacks, meals and other necessities to families with children who are admitted to the hospital.

Profits from the DFB food booth at the Delaware State Fair has helped make this trip a success for more than 15 years.

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Directors Steven Haber and Melissa Brenner are looking for performers from age eight and up for a variety of roles in this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.

In Oliver!, nine-year-old Oliver Twist falls in with a group of street-urchin pickpockets led by Fagin and his troupe of trained pickpockets, including the Artful Dodger. Oliver is caught on his first outing, and his intended victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes pity on him and offers him a home. Fagin’s violent associate, Bill Sykes, schemes along with his girlfriend, Nancy, to get Oliver back into the fold. Nancy needs to balance her loyalty to Bill with her affection for Oliver. From there, we learn the secrets of Oliver’s origin.

The directors request auditionees arrive on time as auditions will take place in groups. Individuals should be prepared to move and have an appropriate song prepared to sing either a capella or with CD accompaniment. Performance dates will be on Fridays through Sundays, July 10 through 26, 2020.

Character Descriptions: (note that age ranges are approximate. Flexibility in

casting will be considered):Oliver Twist (Supporting) Male, 9-13: An

orphaned workhouse boy. Bright, innocent, clever, and winning. He has a heroic air about him. Extremely loveable and kind-hearted. Must have an unchanged voice and have--or be able to quickly learn--a British accent.

Fagin (Supporting) Male, 40+: Devious leader of a children’s band of thieves. Runs a training academy for young pickpockets. Cockney accent. A conniving, sly, con man, yet very personable. He has made a career out of training criminals, obsessed

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with money. Must have excellent comedic timing and a strong baritone voice.

Nancy (Supporting) Female, 20-39: When she was younger, worked for Fagin. Bill Sykes’ lover. She is devoted to him despite their abusive relationship. Takes a liking to Oliver and becomes somewhat of a guardian. Cockney accent. She possesses a drive for life even amongst the darkest circumstances. Pretty, intelligent, longs for a better life. Must have a strong belt to a D.

Bill Sykes (Supporting) Male, 30-39: Worked for Fagin as a youth now a feared master criminal. A brutal, harsh, brutish, abusive man that always puts himself first. Cockney accent. Physically imposing and in his prime. Good looking in a rough, weathered sort of way.

Artful Dodger (Supporting) Male, 18+: To play 14-17, Cockney accent. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years. Fagin’s right hand “man.” He is full of life and seems to always be bursting with new ideas and a sense of adventure. A dynamic singer/dancer with youthful energy.

Bet (Supporting) Female, 16-20: Nancy’s closest friend who used to work for Fagin but is now a prostitute. High spirited,

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energetic, down to earth. Cockney accent.Mr. Bumble (Supporting) Male, 35-55:

Master of the Workhouse. Cockney accent. A large, pompous and corrupt bureaucrat.

Widow Corney (Supporting) Female, 40-59: Mistress of the Workhouse, Cockney accent. Sharp tongued widow. Brazen and corrupt.

Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig (Supporting/Dual casting) Male, 35+: Mr. Sowerberry: The undertaker. He begrudgingly takes Oliver from Mr. Bumble to work in the funeral home as a coffin follower. He is cold and very insensitive. Cockney accent. Dr Grimwig: A doctor. British (not Cockney) accent. Upper class, friend of Mr. Brownlow.

Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin (Supporting/Dual casting) Female, 35+: Mrs. Sowerberry: The undertaker’s wife. More business savvy than her husband. Cockney accent. Mrs. Bedwin: A housekeeper. British (not cockney) accent. Works for Mr. Brownlow. Warm personality.

Noah Claypole (Supporting) Male, 16-23: The Sowerberrys’ assistant. A bit creepy. Antagonizes Oliver. Think slimy eel! Cockney accent.

Charlotte (Supporting) Female, 16-23: The Sowerberrys’ daughter. A flirtatious, promiscuous young girl who is attracted

to Noah Claypole. Has no sympathy for Oliver, very self-consumed. Cockney accent.

Mr. Brownlow (Supporting) Male, 50-69: British (not Cockney) accent. Oliver’s grandfather. An upper-middle class gentleman. A kind man of wealth and good breeding.

Old Sally (Supporting) Female, 40+: Oliver’s nurse at birth. She is kindhearted and has a sense of responsibility for Oliver. Might also understudy the roles of Widow Corney and Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin.

Children of the Workhouse and Fagin’s gang, male/female, ages 10-18: Will all play male kids, but we can use girls dressed appropriately.

The Chorus, Ages 18+: The townspeople, etc. Must sing/dance. All Ethnicities

Contact the Director at [email protected] for additional information.

This show is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowments of the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Milford, Delaware will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 7:00 pm (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) in the Council Chambers at Milford City Hall, 201 South Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware. The purpose of the hearing is to take Public Comment concerning a proposal to borrow up to $18,500,000 for a new Police Facility.

At its regular meeting on February 24, 2020, City Council adopted Resolution 2020-13B authorizing the Public Hearing, in accordance with Article VIII, Borrowing of Money and Issuance of Bonds, of the Charter of the City of Milford, as amended by 72 Del. Laws, c. 148; 76 Del. Laws, c. 199; 77 Del. Laws, c. 405; 81 Del. Laws, c. 136; 81 Del. Laws, c. 416, which reads as follows:

RESOLUTION 2020-13bAUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,500,000 AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23, 2020

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Milford, Delaware (“City”) has been advised that up to $18,500,000 is required to finance

the design, construction and equipping of a police station and to complete other necessary infrastructure improvements in connection therewith, as well as other miscellaneous capital projects (the “Capital Project”).

WHEREAS, the Capital Project is expected to be financed through the issuance of the City of Milford General Obligation Bonds, in one or more series, including the Series 2020 Bonds (the “Bonds”).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF MILFORD HEREBY ORDAINS:

The Council hereby proposes unto the electors of the City that an amount of money not exceeding $18,500,000 be borrowed to finance the Capital Project.

The average rate of the interest of the Bonds shall not exceed 3.5%.

The Bonds shall be secured by the full faith and credit of the City.

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The Bonds shall be paid or funded from the tax revenues of the City.

The City will be authorized to use the Bond proceeds to fund the Capital Project and will be authorized to use a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds to pay costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds.

The City Council hereby establishes that a Public Hearing upon the Resolution and the proposed borrowing described herein shall be held on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the Joseph “Ronnie” Rogers Council Chambers at the Milford City Hall located at 201 South Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware 19963, and hereby directs that notice of such hearing be published and posted as required by Article VIII of the Charter of the City of Milford.

s/Mayor Arthur J. Campbells/City Clerk Teresa K. HudsonResolution 2020-13B was thereupon

declared duly adopted by the majority vote of City Council on February 24, 2020.

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A qualified person seeking to become a candidate for a Board of Education seat in Kent County Public Schools shall submit a Candidate Filing Form at the Department of Elections for Kent County no later than 4:30 p.m. local time on Friday, March 6, 2020.

School Board Election Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Seats available for candidates are:Milford School District One Member - At

Large, Term Ends, June 30, 2025 (5 Year Term)One Member - At Large, Term Ends, June 30,

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Residents of the City of Milford & Non-Resident Property Owners

Eligible to Vote in City Elections & Special Elections

SPECIAL VOTER REGISTRATION TIMES FOR UNREGISTERED PERSONS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED AT MILFORD CITY HALL, 201 South Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 5, 2020 4:30 PM to 8:00 PMSaturday, March 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMPlease note that having registered through the

State of Delaware, Kent County or Sussex County Department of Elections does not qualify you to vote in a City of Milford Election.

In order to vote in a City Election, you must have registered at Milford City Hall.

New registrations are also accepted from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday throughout the year at Milford City Hall. Alternative times can be arranged by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall.

Applicants are required to present verification of identity and residency and/or proof of ownership of property.

The deadline for registering to vote in the 2020 City Election and Special Borrowing Election (New Police Facility) is Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM.

ONLY REGISTERED VOTERS LISTED ON THE CITY OF MILFORD VOTER REGISTRATION LOG WILL BE PERMITTED TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION/SPECIAL BORROWING ELECTION ON APRIL 25, 2020.

Those wishing to vote by absentee ballot can be placed on a list by contacting the City Clerk’s Office.

Non-Resident Property Owners who are Registered to Vote in the City of Milford and own property in more than one ward, must have declared prior to Tuesday, February 25, 2020, the ward they wish to vote in on the day of the election.

Please contact City Hall at 302-422-1111, Extension 1300 or Extension 1303, should you have questions or to verify your voting status in the City of Milford.

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When it comes to Milford tennis, over the years it has had its ups and downs. While there have been some solid players, the one thing that has been lacking is consistency. This year, both the girls’ and boys’ teams are trying to win and build a foundation for the future at the same time. While the task looks to be difficult, after speaking with girls coach Jacquelyn Powers, as well as reaching out to boys coach Keegan Worley, there is hope for the future. “We are lucky enough to have eighth graders in the program this season and I thing that will be a big help for us down the road,” Powers said. “When you can get an extra year of instruction with a player, it can really pay off in the future.”

The girls’ team will be anchored at number one singles starter by junior sophomore Summer Davis. Davis played well last season, despite the fact she battled injuries towards the end of the year last season. “I have really worked on my game during the off-season and I think that I can bring my game to the next level,” Davis said. “Some of the players in the Henlopen North really have a solid game that is where I am hoping to get to.” Powers believes this could be a big year for Davis. “If you watch her, compared to last year, you can

see that she has elevated her game. If she can continue to improve, she has the potential to be very competitive.”

The rebuilding portion of the girls’ program is going to be tough; with six seniors graduating from last year’s squad, Powers understands that patience is going to be a key factor in building the team to where she wants it. “When you lose that number of players, it is very difficult to replace them,” she said. “That’s not an excuse, that’s a challenge and I think we are up for it. I can’t wait to see this program in a couple of years.”

On the boys’ side, Worley will begin his second season at the helm. Having played varsity tennis through high school, Worley instead chose to ply his athletic trade at Millersville (Pa.) University on the wrestling squad. In the off-season however; he stayed active on the courts as a way of keeping fit and maintaining a healthy weight.

When he took over last season as tennis coach, Worley found himself in charge of an undermanned squad. Faced with the challenge of not having enough players to field a team, Worley headed to the wrestling team to fill out his squad. “I went to my wrestlers at the

end of the winter season and told them that if they didn’t play a spring sport, I expected to see them on the tennis courts. Sure enough, I had three guys on Monday that had never picked up a racket before who showed up and made a full seven-man roster. As a squad last year, we went 3-9 after having to forfeit some key matchups on the season due to illness or scheduling conflicts. This year, we have 12 guys on the roster as opposed to only the required seven, so I will not have to forfeit any matches.”

Worley is looking for an improvement from this year’s squad as he graduated only one senior from last year’s team. “As a team, we

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always want to perform better than the last time we go out and compete. If we can make constant improvement on the court, the kids will make improvements after they leave Milford High School. This season, we jump to the North in the Henlopen Conference and play against some tough Division I competition. The benefit for us is that our schedule really doesn’t change much, and we only lost one senior, Sam (Rauch) who helped us out a lot last year.”

Worley believes that with the number of returning player, plus the addition of some new ones, the Bucs might turn a few heads this season. “I am looking at guys like Jake (Muir) and Matt (Stangl) to carry us and some returners like Jack Thode and Dominic Piper to shock some people. Last year, we had a bunch of first-year players, so we concentrated on basic tennis skills and having fun playing the game. We’re a serious team this year and I think we will shock a few schools,” Worley said. “The future of Milford tennis is bright. I have no seniors on my roster. Matt and Kevin Lin are my two oldest guys as juniors. There’s a lot to be said for guys getting varsity experience and then returning for another year, or possibly a few more years. I keep telling my guys that I am excited for this season. I’m excited by what I see in this first week of practice as some guys really put in some work in the offseason to get better. I am excited to see that hard work pay off and know that they are in for a great year.”

Milford boys will open their season hosting Cape Henlopen on March 25, with games starting at 4 p.m. The girls’ squad will be heading down to face Cape the same day. The girls’ home opener will be March 27 as they host Thomas More at 4 p.m

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This Week Around Town Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020Time: 6:00pm - 1:00amLocation: Downtown MilfordMilford St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

is back for it’s 10th run…err…CRAWL!

The crawl is hosted by Downtown Milford, Inc., a nonprofit that supports the small businesses, history, beautification, and culture of Downtown Milford. Race bib sales benefit the shop where you purchase and DMI’s mission.

The Milford Pub Crawl is unique as it routes crawlers through downtown merchants who host local breweries, wineries, and distilleries in their shops. As the crawl progresses, it follows along to our downtown pubs, taverns, bars, and restaurants.

Downtown Milford merchants will be open and hosting crawlers from 6:00-9:00 pm. Downtown/Uptown watering holes will be open until 1a. *21+ entry required for all downtown merchants hosting alcohol vendors.* A race bib is your ticket into these shops.

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Date: Sunday, March 15, 2020Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pmLocation: Milford Senior CenterGrab your friends, family and head

out to the Irish Music and Dance Concert, presented by Irish Rose Gift Shop and Downtown Milford, Inc.

-Bagpipe player Russell Johnson-Seven Rings Irish Band-McAleer-Paulson Irish Dancers-Special guest: Joel the LeprechaunTickets can be purchased at Irish Rose (42 N. Walnut St.) or online.

Please note tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no ticket sales at the door.

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