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February 28, 2012

On Tuesday, February 21 City of Mil-ford’s Planing Commission heard a con-ditional use request from owner of the Milford Skating Center Carmen Kemper including the proposal of teen and adult dances. The conditional use presented to the Commission by Ms. Kemper included 32 requests for activities that the Skating Center would like to facilitate but that are not currently allowed under the current City Code.

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Skating Rink Requests

Conditional Use To Host Dances

By Bryan Shupe

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On Monday, February 27, Milford City Council held a pub-lic hearing to discuss the construction of two billboard signs proposed at Route 1 and CR 206 (Cedar Neck Road). Rep-resentatives from First State Signs, Incorporated, on behalf of Key Properties Group, and residents of the South East Region were present at the meeting that discussed the possibility of constructing the signs as early as March 2012.

The location of the two proposed signs is a triangular parcel of land located between three roadways in the South East Re-gion of Milford. The property is surrounded by Route 1, Route 30 (Cedar Creek Road) and CR 206 (Cedar Neck Road) just north of the proposed overpass that will be located at the in-tersection of Route 30 and Route 1.

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Council Denies South East Milford

BillboardsBy Bryan Shupe

SKATING CENTER from page 1

The Milford Skating Center has been in op-eration since 1982 in downtown Milford and was purchased by Ms. Kemper in July 2011. It was brought to the attention of Ms. Kemper on December 22, 2011, when she was visited by City Code Enforcement Of-ficer Lenard Denis, that the Milford Skat-ing Center under the current City Code is only allowed to operate as a skating rink. The Code Enforcement Officer then explained to Ms. Kemper that she would need to submit a conditional use request to the City of Mil-ford Planning Commission to be allowed to hold other activities at the location.

“We have never been questioned about how we are conducting our business or if the building was being used for any other use than roller skating,” commented Carmen at the Planning Commission hearing.

In the conditional use request from Ms. Kemper were 32 items which included both previously held functions at the Skating Center and several new activities. Among the new items for consideration was an extension of their hours of operation, creation of separate teen and adult dances and the allowance of alcoholic beverages at pri-vate parties.

One of the reasons given by Ms. Kemper to the Plan-ning Commissions Board for the additional activities was to enhance her business and attract people from all over the Delmarva Peninsula to help with the current economic environment.

The main concerns heard from the Planning Commis-sion members were directed at the adult dances that have been held at the Skating Center and the allowance of alcoholic beverages at future private parties. Some con-cerns stemmed from an incident that happened outside of the Skating Rink on October 30, 2011 when numer-ous individuals who had attended an adult dance at the rink were causing a problem outside the building.

Lieutenant Brown spoke on behalf of the Milford Po-lice Department and their concerns over allowing adult dances at the Milford Skating Rink. Officer Brown de-fined what happened on October 30 as the result of what police call “roving night clubs.” These types of events are created by promoters at different venues to bring maxi-mum attendees from surrounding area.

According to Lieutenant Brown on the night of Oc-tober 30 the Fire Marshall told police that the allowed capacity of 299 individuals at the Skating Rink was sur-

passed; police records state that nearly 800 tickets were sold. With only 4 Milford of-ficers on duty that evening, the Milford Police Department called in backup from the Delaware State Police to deal with the large, unruly crowd that was outside the rink. Police then shared with the Planning Commission the 911 calls that came into the police department on that evening. Of-ficer Brown stated that it was a scary situ-ation for the officers and one that would happen again if this type of “roving night clubs” were to continue.

“We are not opposed to the Milford Skat-ing Center but opposed to a roving night club facility,” stated Lieutenant Brown.

After hearing the conditional use request from Carmen Kemper and the Milford Police Department concerns from Officer Brown, the Planning Commission made a motion to accept pieces of the conditional use request. Chairman of the Commission, Charles Rini, acknowl-edged that their were several activities under the condi-tional use request that would benefit the community but also shared concerns over specific items. Chairman Rini made a motion, that was seconded by Commissioner Archie Campbell, to accept the conditional use request with the following items being amended: The hours of operation for the Milford Skating Center will follow the current code of the City of Milford and the teen and adult dance will be allowed. The allowance of alcoholic beverages was not included. The request will be heard by the Milford City Council on Monday, March 26 at 7pm at City Hall.

BILLBOARDS from page 1

On Tuesday, February 17 the City of Milford Planning and Zoning Committee held a public meeting and made the decision to approve the property for conditional use for the purpose of two billboard signs. Commissioner George Pillia made a motion to approve the conditional use which was seconded by Commissioner Jamie Burke. The vote to approve the motion was unanimous with a repeated mention by each Commissioner that the con-struction of the billboard signs met the requirements set forth by the City of Milford Municipal Code.

Many residents of surrounding neighborhoods includ-ing Matlinds Estates and the Meadows at Shawnee were present at the public hearing on Monday night to speak out against the proposed signage. Many residents in this area expressed to Council that the visibility and the size of the structures would impede their quality of life and effect the value of their homes. The northern most sign on the property would have a total height of 28 feet as the southern most sign would have a total height of 48 feet.

“When it came to vote for the annexation of Matlinds Estates into the City of Milford we were told that there would be no billboards,” stated President of the Matlinds Estates Home Owners Association Frank Bason. “That is one of the reasons we voted for annexation.”

After hearing the proposal for the two signs by Key Properties Group representatives and the concerns of property owners in the area, Milford City Council made a unanimous decision to vote against the construction of the two billboard signs. Councilman Garret Grier made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Owen Brooks, to deny the conditional use that would be neces-

sary to build the billboards in the South East region.

“Allowing the conditional use for these billboards would cause an adverse effect on the surrounding neigh-borhoods,” commented Councilman Grier.

Although a victory for many of the residents surround-ing the site where the billboards were proposed, many property owners would still like to see the removal of two signs that are in the immediate area. That decision will have to be brought before the City Council at a future date.

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Abbott’s Grill is looking for musicians, singers and fans of the music industry to participate in the re-turn of their open mic competition.The competition is held every Wednesday at Abbott’s Grill from 8pm to 11pm. This year’s competition consists of a ten week competition in which contestants will be given points based on their songs and the audience’s reac-tion. At the end of the ten weeks, the musicians with the most points will be awarded cash prizes.

“Open mics are a great way to polish your skills and provides a raw experience for patrons to enjoy and support local music,” said Jason Wilcox, orga-nizer and host of the open mic competition.

Wilcox, a native of Southern, Massachusetts, first began playing the piano at the age of ten and later taught himself how to play bass guitar. He first be-gan playing music in bars and restaurants down in Costa Rica, in 2006.

Wilcox said, “I thought the competition would be a great way to get new people to come out and perform. The idea was put forth by my good friend Kevin Reading,” owner of Abbott’s Grill.

Last year’s top winners were Nancy and Mike, who got first place and won a tropical vacation for two.

Second place winner was Dave Landis who won the booking to play live at Abbott’s Grill. Lastly, Adam Macaluso, a last minute substitute for one of the finalists won third.

“I am always astound-ed at how many talented people there are and nev-er get to play on regular basis” said Wilcox.

Some of the return-ing contestants are Dave Landis, Bryan Shupe, Adam Murray, Jason Beale, and Rick Cornell.

This year’s first place winner will receive $350 and a booking at Abbott’s Grill. Second prize will be $100, and third prize is a $50 gift certificate.

“You never know what you’re going to hear each week,” Wilcox added.

Anyone interested in joining the competition, please contact Jason Wilcox at Jason@puravidamu-sic.com or head down to Abbott’s Grill located at 249 NE Front St. in Milford, Del.

Abbott’s Open Mic Competition ReturnsBy Matt Short

After being diagnosed with cancer in 2005, Cindy Canevari was looking for any sense of normalcy she could find in a life that had changed dramatically in an instant. Like many women under the treatment of chemotherapy and radiation, Cindy had lost not only the hair on her head but her eyebrows and eye lashes. It was difficult for her to see the strong woman that was looking back at her in the mirror; the same woman that would eventually become a survivor of both breast cancer and bladder cancer.

Fortunately for Cindy, she had a strong support group of friends and family that helped her through her journey back to health and wellness. It was the support of a close girlfriend from Connecticut that allowed Cindy to not only see the strength in herself but create a non-profit foundation that would assist women from across the country that were diagnosed with cancer.

What is now known as the Ribbon Cap Club was started simply by the kindness of a single stranger. Cindy’s girlfriend from Connecticut, Joan, saw a woman wearing a feminine baseball cap adorned with a ribbon and thought that the hat would be a per-fect gift for Cindy during her struggle dealing with the effects of chemotherapy. Joan explained Cindy’s medical condition and asked the woman where the

cap had been purchased. In an act of pure selflessness the stranger removed her cap, handed it to Joan and asked her to give it to Cindy.

During the next few months of radiation treat-ment Cindy described that hat as giving her strength to push forward.

“For me the hat gave me a sense of who I was,” commented Cindy. “When you lose your hair you do not feel like yourself. When I looked in the mir-ror with that cap on it made me feel like the old Cindy; vibrant and alive.”

The new feeling that Cindy experienced was the impetus for the creation of the Ribbon Cap Club in 2006, an organization that makes feminine ball caps that are sold and distributed to women fighting cancer. All proceeds from the non-profit foundation benefit organizations that advance cancer education and research. Since 2006 the foundation has given away $45,000 to the American Cancer Society, Del-aware Breast Cancer Coalition and other local orga-nizations.

“We are dedicated to providing hope for those pa-tients and caregivers who are facing cancer,” com-mented Cindy. “It is all about what we can do to

raise more money so that we can give that money away.”

The Ribbon Caps are currently being sold in all four locations of Blooming Boutique (Milford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach) and at the Tunnell Cancer Center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with all proceeds going to the foundation, as well as online at RibbonCapClub.com.

“It really is a labor of love,” commented Cindy “I make happy caps with happy ribbons. I think this re-ally gives women hope when they are going through this tough time in their lives, it can make it seem a little less scary.”

Ribbon Cap Club Offers HopeBy Bryan Shupe

On Wednesday, February 22 female students at the Milford Central Academy had the privilege of meet-ing model Ashley Graham as she gave a presentation on positive body image and self-esteem. Now an in-ternationally known plus-size model, Ashley took time to speak with Milford’s eighth and ninth grade girls about respecting their bodies and minds. Ms. Graham has been featured on the MTV show MADE and is set to appear on the Jay Leno Show in the next few weeks.

Originally from Nebraska, Ashley grew up in sever-al different states around the country including Texas, Alabama and Arkansas. Now living in Bronx, New York she has come a long way from where and who she was as a teenager. At the age of 12 Ashley was found as a model and began working for Wilhelmi-na Modeling Agency at the age of 13. At age 15 she signed with Ford models and now at the age of 24 models for international companies such as Lane Bry-ant, Target and Macy’s.

Ms. Graham told the students of her struggle of liking her body and liking herself as a plus-sized girl growing up among her friends. At an early age it was apparent to Ashley and her friends that she was larger than the other girls in school.

“I really hated my body so much as a teenager,” com-mented Ms. Graham. “I would hate what I was, what

I looked like and it took me a long time to realize that my mind had to change before my body did.”

Demonstrating to the girls that they are not alone in their uneasy feelings about their own bodies, Ashely asked each girl to turn to their left and tell their part-ners one thing they love about their body and one thing they hate about their body. Each girl in the au-dience was met with a schoolmate who had similar feelings about the issue. Ms. Graham stated that these uncomfortable feelings are due to the girls’ need to compare themselves to models and other females in the media.

“The only thing you see when you look at those women on television is the outside appearance and you do not know what is going on inside of them,” stated Ashley. “There is no reason why you all should compare yourself to them.”

She also spoke of the dangers of not loving who you are both on the inside and outside. Ms. Graham explained that self-hatred can lead women to make wrong decisions when choosing what relationships to build with others.

“If you can’t love yourself, how can you let anyone else love you,” stated Ashley.

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MCA Students Meet Model Ashley GrahamBy Bryan Shupe

The presentation to support self-esteem and positive body image among the eighth and ninth grade girls at Milford Central Academy was part of a larger initia-tive by Communities in Schools, an organization that aims to surround students with a community of sup-port.

“I work with these young ladies everyday,” com-mented Communities in Schools Site Director Kia Lockhart. “I see some embracing the young woman they are becoming with confidence and eager antici-pation but unfortunately they are the minority. The majority of the young ladies I see have a poor sense of self. I knew Ashley could reaffirm what me, and so many other caring teachers, try to help the young ladies understand.”

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Eight years ago, seven people came together and made a decision that would change their lives. Af-ter the passing of a shared loved one, they decid-ed to create the organization known as Debbie’s Fund in memory of their friend.

“Ten years ago, if someone told me that I was going to be running a charity organization for an-imals, I would’ve never believed them,” said Jim Woodland, President of Debbie’s Fund.

Debbie’s Fund was established in 2004, in mem-ory of Debra L. Sipple, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2004. Debbie was an avid animal lover, and often visited the local ASPCA. Her compassion and love for animals, was the driving force behind the charity.

“Debbie was the kind of person, who loved be-ing around animals,” said Woodland. “She spent a lot of her time at the local ASPCA, and helped in which ever way she could.”

The charity has donated funds to many orga-nizations throughout Delaware including Kent County ASPCA, Purr-fect Haven Cat Rescue, Cats Around Town (CAT), Animal Humane Sanc-

tuary Inc., Animal Rescue, Dalmatian Rescue of Delaware, Equine Rescue, Whimsical Animal Rescue Inc., Sussex County Animal Association, Feral in Delaware and Homeless Cat Helpers Inc.

To date, Debbie’s Fund has raised over $100,000 in its endowment fund. That money will remain frozen until 2015 when it will be used to fund other or-ganizations, as well as donate supplies. One of the group’s long-term goals has been to create a veterinary related stud-ies scholarship (VARS) which will be given to individuals in the veterinary community.

“We want to build a better relationship between the veterinary community, with those who do the rescue work,” said Woodland.”

Debbie’s Fund has raised over $200,000 in do-nations to date and has proven itself as a success-ful community charity. Every year, the organiza-tion holds fundraisers in which a portion of the money goes towards the endowment fund. The

events include bingo nights, car shows, golf tour-naments and poker nights.

Their next fundraising event will be the Debbie’s Fund Bingo Night at the Carlisle Fire Company in Milford. The event will be held on Wednesday March, 7 at 7pm. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, and $25.00 at the door. For more information or to donate to Debbie’s Fund visit the organization online at www.dlsm.org or call 302-424-1504

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Business travel in the United States is responsible for 2.3 mil-lion jobs and $246 billion dollars in spending, and this spend-ing pays off: For every dollar businesses invest in travel, they increase revenues by an average $12.50 and profits by $3.80. With two out of three business travelers adding vacation time onto at least one business trip every year, more are bringing along family. For small business owners, and others not reim-bursed for business travel expenses, combining business and leisure may be an economical travel option.

Doing some work on a family vacation is not the same thing as bringing a companion on a business trip. The primary pur-pose of the trip must be business-related in order for the busi-ness portion of the expenses to be tax-deductible. As long as IRS guidelines for business travel are met, small business own-ers should claim all the tax deductions they are entitled.

These expenses may be claimed by employees as miscella-neous itemized deductions, which are deductible to the ex-tent they exceed 2 percent of adjusted gross income.

• Transportation expenses – airplane, train, bus, car, taxi, etc. • Shipping costs – sending baggage, supplies and display materials • Lodging and meal expenses – room, meals (generally 50 percent deductible), related tips, laundry, telephone and internet services • Entertainment – 50 percent of expenses to entertain a client, customer or employee is deductible if the expenses are directly related or associated with a clear business purpose.

If a small business owner attends a conference in the United States and extends the trip for a family vacation, the hotel room cost can be deducted only for the nights needed to at-tend the conference. The nightly rate for a room that could ac-commodate one person is the rate that can be deducted. Also, the family members’ meals, transportation costs and other expenses are not tax-deductible, and the owner’s expenses not related to the conference are not deductible.

For 16 years Kathy Reisinger and her daughter Dana Saxton have owned Allison’s Hallmark store located on 680 N Dupont Boulevard in Milford. After working for the company for several years, Kathy was given the opportunity to purchase the business from the previous owner in 1996 and brought her daughter Dana on board to begin what would become a successful family-owned business.

“There was not a lot in this town when we moved here and we wanted to offer something to the community,” commented Ms. Reisinger.

In an industry that has found its way into many big box stores, Allison’s Shop prides itself on of-fering unique cards and gift items to the local community. Over the years they have focused on products that are made in the United States and continue to offer products created by local mer-chants.

Although newer technology has brought the ad-vent of online cards, Karen and Dana maintain that a personalized, hand chosen card and gift can never be replaced. The attention to detail and a fo-cus on firsthand service has allowed Allison’s Hall-

mark Shop to remain success-ful despite the competition.

“People get a special feel-ing when they come into the Hallmark store,” commented Ms. Saxton. “We will take the time to help each individual find the right card so they can convey the exact message they want.”

Allison’s Hallmark Shop of-fers cards for every holiday, celebratory occasion and all of life’s milestones. The store offers a wide variety of gifts including home decor, candles, jewelry, boxed candy, women’s accessories and gift wrapping ma-terials. Their commitment to service and their continued belief that “life is a special occasion” has contributed to their supportive and loyal local customer base.

“Our customers make us feel so appreciated and we are so happy to be here,” commented Dana. “We are so thankful for the support from our

community over the years.”

Dana, Kathy and the rest of the Allison’s Hall-mark staff are available to help customers Monday through Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Located in the Milford Plaza at 680 N Du-pont Boulevard, Allison’s Hallmark Shop can be reached by calling 302-422-3998.

Allison’s Hallmark Shop Continues SuccessBy Bryan Shupe

The Mispillion Art League has come a long way from its humble beginnings on NW Front Street. The bright, open Gallery and well-equipped class-room space welcome art lovers and students from Kent and Sussex Counties.

Offerings abound at MAL. Art exhibits, art talks, and most importantly, art classes. Class offerings meet the needs of beginners to experienced artists, from preschool to senior citizens. On any given day a visitor to the Gallery might find a class in session, artists at work, or on Third Thursdays, ex-citing and enlightening presentations. One recent Third Thursday featured local actor Joe Plummer bringing artist Howard Pyle to life through char-acter acting. Third Thursday for March will fea-ture Poetry Night Live, with speakers from the National League of American Pen Women, and an open invitation to the public to bring and share some of their own poetry. Thursday, March 15, 6:30-8. Free and open to the public, refresh-ments served.

The mission of the Mispillion Art League is “to bring a quality visual arts program to the Greater Milford area,” and they do just that. New member Leah Kinder, from Felton, said she joined partly

because of the enthusiastic welcome she received, and also because of the inherent positive energy of Mispillion Art League. Friendly, talented people share their skills and knowledge and encourage one another at MAL. It’s not competitive. One of the most fre-quent comments from visitors is that the people there are not snobby or stuffy. Everyone is welcome, and ev-eryone has something to contribute.

There is something for everyone, and all talents and skill levels are welcome. You might see an experienced painter trying her hand at an aqueous media class, or a photographer studying hand-building with clay. One recent class, taught by Joan Frense Mulholland, featured “Wine and Pearls,” a sort of girls’ night out where participants enjoyed wine and laughter while cre-ating beautiful pearl necklaces and bracelets.

In March, painter John Schisler will be lead-ing an oil painting class. Diane Deeney will teach how to make a smocked Easter egg ornament just in time for the holiday. Faux finishes and trompe l’oeil painting will be offered by Linda Chatfield,

and the March lineup is rounded out with Draw-ing II taught by Bill Patterson. Sign up today to ensure your place.

Visit the Mispillion Art League in person, on 5 North Walnut Street, open Wed-Sat 10-6, or online at www.mispillionarts.org. Find them on Facebook under Mispillion Art League and Gal-lery, or follow them on Twitter. However you find them, you will be sure to find a warm welcome and a place to share talents and learn new ones.

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The CCGM February Business Mixer was hosted by LeLoLi Café and Espresso Bar located on Re-hoboth Boulevard. CCGM Administrative As-sistant, Susie Avalos and I were happy knowing that over forty people planned on attending, yet concerned it may be a little crowded, as LeLoLi is very quaint, filled with lots of places to sit, but not much room for forty plus people to mingle. Once we got there and were reminded that there is a con-ference room available too, we realized there was plenty of room after all. Ennio also reminded us that the conference room is available for meetings, and they would be happy to provide attendees with food and beverages, making it convenient for the person planning the meeting.

Everyone had a great time at the mixer, and sev-eral mentioned to me they were happy to see so many new faces. Phil Wojcik from Delaware 302 just joined the chamber, and new employees &/or Representatives from People’s Place, Country Life Homes and Ancient Art Stone attended the mixer and said they were really happy, as they met several people and didn’t realize the mixer would be that fun and rewarding.

They also mentioned they can’t wait for the next one, which by the way is Thursday March 29th at the Milford Senior Center. It’s not a regular mixer,

but an Expo too, and open to chamber members and to the general public. It’s free to attend, will have over twenty-five businesses and an opportunity to win door prizes, so make sure to plan on attend-ing.

Many members brought a door prize that in-cluded everything from Jewelry from Premier De-signs Jewelry, Beverage Holders from WSFS and the Blood Bank of Delmarva and lots of treats from Steele Electric, Sussex County Woman, The Mort-gage Market, Tastefully Simple and LeLoLi.

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LeLoLi has been open for just a few months, however owner Ennio Emmanuel says chamber members and the Milford community has been so receptive it feels like they’ve been open much longer. He says they will be adding more menu items as the requests come in and they want to meet the needs of their customers. They’ve already added soup and chili.

Ennio describes LeLoLi as, “Comfortable and eclectic with delicious treats & fresh orange juice, fresh lemonade, smoothies, pastries, lattes & cappuccinos and freshly brewed coffee”. They have free WIFI as well, so if you want a place to go to get online and relax on a cozy sofa, at a table or sit-ting at the bar (non-alcoholic of course) LeLoLi is the place.

LeLoLi is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you’re interested in learning more about LeLoLi, check out their website at leloli.info, on facebook or call 422.6300. For more informa-tion about the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milford or any of the 2012 After Hours Business Mixers call 422.3344, or email milford@milfordchamber.com.

Bayhealth Medical Center has announced its Employees of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2011. Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Kim Campbell has earned Employee of the Quarter for Milford Memorial Hospital. Each quarter, Bayhealth rec-ognizes employees who have demonstrated out-standing service, teamwork, and commitment to patient care. The winner receives a plaque, a $100 gift card to a local restaurant, and a special Employee of the Quarter Parking Spot! Each Em-ployee of the Quarter also becomes a finalist for Bayhealth Employee of the Year. Kim Campbell, BSN, RN, CCRN

For the past 12 years, Kim Campbell has left a lasting legacy with her peers and her patients. After joining the Milford Memorial Hospital In-tensive Care Unit in October, 2000, Campbell quickly established herself as the ultimate patient advocate, a provider who truly listened to patients and patient families to ensure they receive the care they deserve. In addition to caring for the patients assigned to her, Campbell volunteered to assist other nurses in the ICU, PACU, Day Surgery and other departments. Campbell transitioned to the Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit in 2010.

“Kim always places the needs of patients above all else. She stays late regularly to assist with her colleagues’ needs, floating to other departments when asked (including) to the Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit at Kent General Hospital,” said Milford Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Nurse Manager Heidi Moore, MSN, RN, CNOR. “For Kim, it’s very much a labor of love.”

According to Moore, Campbell has also inspired her peers and takes a special pride in mentor-

ing, teaching and helping new nurses. Campbell serves as a department preceptor and is known as a “great resource” to her colleagues.

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She encourages her peers to get in-volved with initia-tives at Bayhealth and in the nursing profession. Camp-bell is credited with assisting PACU nurses in cross training for care in Day Surgery. She serves as co-chair of the Bayhealth Nursing Educa-tion Council, was instrumental in the Nursing Educa-tional Needs Survey, and helped de-velop Technology Day for the nursing staff. Her contributions have helped lead to systemic changes which ben-efit patients in her department and throughout the hospital.

“Kim tries to make improvements for our department so that patients will receive better care. If she sees an issue that needs to be improved, she will work to find a way to improve it,” said Day Surgery Nurse Heidi Baustert, RN.

For Campbell, the greatest reward is knowing that she has made a differ-ence for her patients and for her peers.

“The patient is always our first pri-ority. Patients are treated like family (here). It doesn’t matter what situa-tion may be occurring, our staff ral-lies to deliver exceptional care to our patients. One nurse inspires another, who inspires another. I have been in-spired by so many,” said Campbell.

The Milford Lions Club members started delivering the 2012 Tele-phone Books this past weekend. It will take several weeks to deliver approximately 13,500 books to Milford, Lincoln, Houston, El-lendale and surrounding areas. Another 3,000 books are delivered in Harrington by the Harrington Lions. If you do not receive a book or if it was damaged, you can pick up a book at the Milford Library or the Chamber of Com-merce starting in April.

The first Milford Lions Club tele-phone book was printed in 1954. That year 3,200 copies were printed, costing just over $1000. Today we print 16,500 copies, and the cost of producing the book is over $45,000.

The front cover is selected from drawings submitted by the Milford High School art students. This year’s winners are 1st place Darreus McCrea, 2nd place Melanie Ryan, and 3rd place Jerry Soriano.

We hope you find the 2012 Milford Lions Club Telephone Book very useful and easy to read, with our large print on white paper. A dona-tion envelope is located inside the front cover for your convenience. All donations are returned to the community through our many com-munity and youth projects. We thank you for your continuing sup-port.

The Lions DenBy Dick Andrews

I’m writing in support of Delaware House Bill 265, legislation that would re-quire health insurance plans in our state that cover cancer treatments to provide equal coverage for orally-administered cancer medications as they do for intra-venously administered or injected cancer medications. For many patients, oral medications have no intravenous substitutes so they have no choice but to pay more for their treatment. These patients have to decide upon their treatment choice based on cost, rather than efficacy. According to recent studies, ten per-cent of them will not fill their initial prescriptions for oral cancer medications due to these high costs.

This is unreasonable. We are asking our citizens to pay more to treat their can-cer diagnosis when the overall cost of healthcare with use of oral medications is lower: fewer hospital visits, lessened risks of infection, illness and complications, and less medical staff and administrative costs. Every cancer patient should have access to the most appropriate treatments recommended by their physician. No one should have to choose between saving money and saving their life. Our leg-islators should vote in favor of DE HB265.

Sincerely,Cindy Canevari, VolunteerDelaware State Lead AmbassadorAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Letter to Editor: Support Orally-Administered

Cancer Meds CoverageSecond Street Players in Milford is proud to present the first show of our 2012 Children’s Dessert Theatre March 2, 3 & 4, 2012. We have chosen “The Golden Goose” to start this season and it is a wonderful adaptation of the original story. This play, filled with much fun and humor, shows that being kind and generous has it’s rewards. Debbie Simmons is the director for this show and also in charge of the Chil-dren’s Programming for our theatre group. This is the third season for this program that has become a very popular family activity and also a great way to introduce children to the live theatre experience.

The Friday, March 2 show has a special “Pay What You Can” admis-sion price which encourages everyone to come out to watch the show and instead of paying the regular ticket price, make a donation at the door of whatever you can. Be it $10, $2 or nothing at all, we want to reach out to the community to share our passion for theatre entertain-ment and encourage them to have a great family fun evening. The Saturday and Sunday shows have the regular $10 admission price.

Show times for The Golden Goose are Friday, March 2 at 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, March 3 & 4 at 1:00pm. Following each show the audience will have the opportunity to have dessert, meet the cast and get autographs from the characters. This program is made possi-ble, 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.

Children’s Dessert Theatre Returns

By Tracy Dissinger

Children’s Dessert Theatre Returns

By Tracy Dissinger Feature 5

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Milford Ink:New featurehighlights “tats”Jolly Roger

TheVol. XXXV, No. 2 February 28, 2012

Upcoming sports: Spring sports season opens with the first day of practice onThursday, March 1. MHS spring sports include softball, baseball, golf, tennis lacrosse, track &field and girls’ soccer.

Mrs. Stephanie LoBiondo, theschool counseling director forMilford High School, enjoyed herlast day at MHS this past Friday,Feb. 24. She will soon begin hernew position as assistant professorand assistant chair in the Master’sSchool of Counseling at WilmingtonUniversity.

Mrs. LoBiondo’s new job willrequire her to teach others to becomea school counselor, a task shebelieves will be very rewarding.

“I’ll be educating school coun-selors to be the best,” said Mrs.LoBiondo. “So, essentially, I won’tbe working with just 300 kids, butrather thousands.”

She said she will most miss work-ing with “my kids” at the highschool. “I love working with them,laughing with them, crying withthem,” she said.

Not only will Mrs. LoBiondo

miss the students, but they will missher, too. A group of MHS studentsmade a poster for her to put in hernew office, and students and staffsigned it all last week to show howmuch they would miss her.

One teacher in particular, Mrs.Sandy Lewis, who has worked withher for all 13 years that she has beenat MHS, has developed a specialbond with her through work andbicycling together.

“I can’t even tell you how muchshe’ll be missed personally and pro-fessionally,” said Mrs. Lewis.

Photo by Jerome HarrisMrs. Stephanie Lobiondo poses

with sophomores Logan Anderson (atright) and Bethany Campbell in frontof the poster that was given to her.

By Bethany CampbellNews editor Milford High School students swooped in

with an astonishing performance in the DECAState Leadership Competition/Conference at theSheraton Hotel in Dover on Feb. 9.

MHS sophomore Mairiah Jackson led theFood Marketing competition with a stellar firstplace, while MHS junior Alex Huey also wonthe Hospitality and Tourism Professional Sellingevent.

Sophomore Sabria Fountain and junior DevinNeedam guided the Sports and EntertainmentMarketing Team, while senior Ajee Mason andsophomore Christopher Miller led theHospitality Services Decision Making team.Sophomores Jamie Pase and Ellie Pittman wonthird place as the Travel and Tourism MarketingDecision Making team.

“I did well, but I think other teams presentedbetter solutions,” said Fountain.

Some of the other events included Restaurantand Food Service Management led by MHSjunior Vivian Alvarado, Marketing Managementled by MHS senior Chasity Rust and BusinessServices Marketing led by MHS sophomoreAudrey Mason.

Although not everyone came out of the com-

petition with first-place trophies, most agreethey finished with an extraordinary experience.

“I would definitely do it again,” said Jackson.“Everything was very fun,” added Pase. “It was

a great experience, and we got to spend thewhole day together.”

At the conference, students in high schoolbusiness classes created solutions and alterna-tives to a variety of professional scenarios.Students then presented their plans in front of apanel of judges.

By Rosali CorporanCo-editor-in-chief

Photo by Rosali CorporanDECA members (from left) Chris Miller,

Chasity Rust, Devin Needam, Jamie Pase, ElliePittman, Mairiah Jackson, Sabria Fountain, andAlex Huey competed at a leadership conference.

DECA competitors score awards Counselormoves on

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 SPORTS 2

After a modest start, theMilford High School boys’ trackand field squad pulled throughwith 25 points in the final twoevents to finish runner-up in theDelaware Interscholastic AthleticAssociation Indoor StateChampionship at the Universityof Delaware on Saturday, Feb. 11.

“I thought we were down by alot at first,” said senior MilesRussell, who helped the boys1600-meter relay to victory inthree minutes, 30.22 seconds.

Sophomore Ryan Thomas andsenior Taiwan Savage then fin-ished first and fourth, respective-ly, in triple jump to close out theteam’s scoring at 80 - just 6.5points behind state championSalesianum. The team of Savage,Isaiah Brown, Mike Doughty andJosh Johnson had won the 3200-meter relay earlier in the day tostart the scoring.

“I was scared; this was my firstyear receiving a state title,” saidThomas, who tied the sophomorestate record with a 42-foot, 2.5-inch triple jump. He also placedthird in the high jump and seventhin long jump.

Meanwhile, Savage andRussell also teamed with Brown

and Johnson to win the 1600-meter relay.

“I looked at the competitionand thought we were going to loseat first,” said Russell.

Russell, Brown, Johnson andBryson Cartwright nearly pulledoff a win in the 800-meter relay aswell, finishing just behindHenlopen rival Caesar Rodney. Ina battle from start to finish,Russell’s third leg gave the Bucs ashot with Johnson anchoring.

“The 4-by-2 [800-meter relay]was messy,” said Johnson. “Wewere in last place. When Miles

got the baton, he brought us backto the lead. I froze up at the end,but we got second.”

“We did well,” said MHS assis-tant coach Dorant Bartlett. “Somethings didn’t go in our favor.”

The girls’ team, led by a third-place finish by the 3200-meterrelay of Molly Bliss, HannahUebele, Savannah Becker andAlexis Groce, finished eighthoverall.

With the indoor season com-plete, the Bucs look forward totheir spring season which startsMarch 1.

By Jalyn PowellCo-sports editor

Milford High School juniorwrestler Alvontae Drummondhas posted some highlights forthe past two seasons. After fin-ishing runner-up in theHenlopen ConferenceChampionship on Feb. 18, hedoesn’t look to stop his success.

“I’m very motivated, hard-working and determined,” saidDrummond prior to states.

Drummond, along with fel-low teammates junior Jeff Delvaand seniors Darreus McCrea andColton Barr, competed in theDelaware InterscholasticAthletic Association individualstate wrestling championship onFeb. 24-25 at Cape HenlopenHigh School. Results came afterpublication deadline.

“This is good for him,” saidMHS head coach Dan Rigby.“He took loses he shouldn’t havein the beginning, but he’s doingbetter now that there’s bettercompetition.

“Anything less than a cham-pionship title is unsuccessful forAlvontae. This is the most com-petitive weight class, butAlvontae is determined and

focused.”Drummond insists he’s pre-

pared and noted that he looksforward to seeing a CapeHenlopen opponent to whom helost in the HenlopenChampionship on Feb. 18. Sincethat defeat, he spent his timeworking out and planning onhow to counter his opponent’smoves.

“I’ve been practicing movesmy opponents used against meto come up with a way to defendthem,” added Drummond. “I’veeven stayed late after practice.”

Drummond has been talkingto Virginia Tech and theUniversity of Maryland hopingfor an athletic/academic scholar-ship to continue wrestling in col-lege. He said he wants his teamto work harder, so they can win aHenlopen and/or state champi-onship in the future.

“Hard work at practice paysoff,” said Drummond.“Practicing during the off-sea-son is beneficial, too.”

By Jalyn PowellCo-sports editor

Relays claimtwo state titles

Photo by Czar Bloom(From left) Milford High seniors Taiwan Savage, Isaiah Brown,

Michael Doughty and Josh Johnson pose after their victory in the 3200-meter relay at the DIAA state indoor championship.

Pin `em downDrummond takes to mat,wrestles for state crown

Boys almost run to victory

“I’m very motivated,hard-working and deter-mined.”

Alvontae DrummondMHS junior wrestler

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 SPORTS 3

Four girls’ basketball seniors stepped onto the courtfor a final game at Milford High School againstSussex Tech on Tuesday, Feb. 7: Ashley Young escort-ed by her parents Charlene and Dwight Young,Le’shay Coward escorted by her mother KwandaKnight, Kaitlin Reynolds escorted by her parentsEileen and Tony Reynolds, and Micheala Godwin.

“It was an emotional night,” said Coward. “It was

my last home game as a senior.”Besides the four seniors, freshman Xitlali Roman

rounded out the starting lineup. Young scored the firstpoints of the first quarter with a jump shot. In anintense game, the score kept going back and forth.

In the fourth quarter, Kaitlin Reynolds made athree-point shot that put the Bucs in the lead, 34-33.Sophomore Myleiris Vazquez was fouled and madeboth of her free throws to give the Lady Bucs someextra relief by extending the lead.

“Winning and hitting one of the game winningshots was the best way to end my senior year and mylast home game of my high school career and a dreamcome true,” said Reynolds.

The Lady Bucs held on for a 36-33 win. Vazquezled the team with 10 points, while Young added nine,Reynolds eight and Coward five.

“If you have faith, you can do anything,” addedYoung.

By Chelsea ReynoldsCo-sports editor

For senior varsity basketballplayers Cesar Vazquez and ChasHolden, Thursday night Feb.16against Cape Henlopen would betheir last time playing on theirhome court at Milford HighSchool.

“It was amazing playing therefor my last home game,” saidVazquez. “Even though we didn’tget the win, I still feel goodbecause my young boys playedhard and supported me throughoutthe whole game.”

Fittingly, Vazquez led the teamwith 12 points, while junior ShakurManzo and sophomore TikeaceHarris each added nine.

Unfortunately for the senior

Bucs, the team fell to Cape, 62-45.“Missing a year, I just wanted to

come out and show people I stillgot it,” said Holden. “I’m glad Iended my senior year right.”

By Chelsea ReynoldsCo-sports editor

Photo by Chelsea ReynoldsSeniors Le’shay Coward (left) and Kaitlin

Reynolds shoot some jumpers during warm-ups fortheir final home game against Sussex Tech Feb. 7.

Seniors step up for their home hoops finaleVeteran hits shotthat secures win

Photo by Chelsea ReynoldsMHS girls’ basketball seniors (from left) Ashley

Young, Kaitlin Reynolds and Le’shay Coward posefor a picture before their final home victory Feb. 7.

Cape edgesboys’ team

Photos by Chelsea ReynoldsABOVE: Tikeace Harris takes

a foul shot, while Cesar Vazquez(No. 21) awaits a rebound.

BELOW: The varsity teamhuddles up during Senior Night.

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 SPORTS 4

Milford High School senior AlyssaSanders has made phenomenal accom-plishments with her years as a swimmer.While the end of her senior year drawsnear, her competitive swimming will notend with her graduation in May.

The 18-year-old Sanders has beenswimming since she was five, and she willcontinue to swim at University ofDelaware next year on a partial scholar-ship.

“I’m proud of everything she has done.She works really hard to accomplish whatshe has,” said her younger sister AlisonSanders, an MHS sophomore and fellowswimmer.

The older Sanders has had stellar suc-cess with her swimming, giving her theopportunity to swim in regional andnational meets at Maryland, New Jersey,and even Florida, Georgia and NorthCarolina. She also swims for CentralDelaware YMCA during her scholasticswim season.

“It has been a huge privilege to coachAlyssa; she’s a great athlete to workwith,” said Kate Lynch, MHS scienceteacher, and assistant swim coach duringSanders’ four years.

During her high school career, Sandershas received first-team all-state and all-Henlopen Conference, national teammember honors and the Vince MorrisOutstanding Girl Performer for the 2012Henlopen Championship meet.

She competed at states Feb. 23 and 25at the Bob Carpenter Center at the

University of Delaware. She was seededthird going into the 50-yard freestyleevent and ended up second going intofinals, while she was seeded second in the100 backstroke and kept that positiongoing into the finals.

“I don’t really have a favorite,” saidSanders. “I like all the sprint events; Idon’t like the distant events.”As a member of the 200 medley relay, theoldest Sanders (who swam breaststroke inthe relay) teamed with her sister (back-stroke), Peyton Shockley (butterfly) andJessica Downes (freestyle).

The medley relay competed in the con-solation finals on Feb. 25 as the No. 10seed. The No. 12 seeded 200 freestylerelay of Ambrie Paquette, Downes andboth Sanders also competed.

“All the girls swam really fast timesand worked really hard,” said CoachLynch about the season performances.“The coaches were really proud of howwell they performed and handled them-selves especially considering the level ofcompetition they were up against.”

Fifteen-year-old Milford High Schoolcompetition cheerleader Kim Ollano dealtwith sitting on the side lines, watching herteam progress without her.

Ollano suffered a horrible hip injuryover a year ago while warming up before acheerleading competition.

“There was a nasty crackle and then painin my hip,” said Ollano, who over a yearlater found out that she had a healed frac-ture in her femur bone and also a bad tearinside her hip.

She got scheduled for a surgery on Oct.31, 2011 to get the tissue sewn back togeth-er. Ollano had to sit out recovering for atthe least six weeks.

“I actually hated sitting out,” saidOllano. “It’s like starving and having foodin your face, but you can’t eat it.” Despitebeing unable to participate, she still went topractice.

In her fourth year of cheering, Ollanoactually started with the Coastal Magic All-stars, a Milford community competitioncheer squad, in the seventh grade. She hasalso cheered for the Delaware Dream All-Stars and for MHS.

With her experience, she has learnednew cheering techniques at nearly everyposition, but being the main base in herstunt group remains her favorite. Over theyears, she has even gained some recogni-tion for her improved competition.

“In my personal little collection, I havenine medals and two trophies,” said Ollano.

She doesn’t specifically have any tum-bling abilities at the moment because she is

“disabled,” but her hardest tumbling abilitywas a “standing back tuck” and a “punchfront” that she planned on getting backwhen she is healed.

In her opinion, all of her jumps looked“pretty good,” but her toe touch over pow-ered them all.

“It’s very important to have good sports-manship, and to remember that everyoneworks a single unit, and without one or theother it just doesn’t work out,” said Ollano.

“It’s important to be happy because forone, the mood spreads to everyone else andplus we’re called cheerleaders for a reason,right?

“It’s important to be strong emotionallyand physically because there is alwaysgoing to be ups and downs.”

Veteran cheerleader recoversafter suffering serious injury

By Logan AndersonCo-photo editor

Submitted photoSophomore Kim Ollano participates with

the Milford High competition cheerleadingsquad. She has recovered from a hip injury.

Submitted photoSenior Alyssa Sanders completed her

high school swimming career with MilfordHigh on Feb. 25 in the DIAA state champi-onships at the University of Delaware.

States marksSanders’ finale

By Logan AndersonCo-photo editor

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 FEATURE 5

Chas Holden, MHS senior, has four tattoos or“tats” for short, and he doesn’t regret any. They represent hisfamily and style.

His favorite one has to be the cross that he has going downhis arm. Avoiding a “freaking out” moment, his parents actu-ally allowed him to get his tats since he was of age to getthem. In the end, they believed since it’s his body, he can dowhatever he chooses to do.

He doesn’t think his tattoos will affect him anytime in thefuture, and people quite enjoy his tattoos, he said. Chas’sstyle of tattoos includes some lettering and quotations, and

he plans on getting just one more in the future.

Tattoos have become the way to express one’s art and culturetoday, and it seems more people keep getting them. They maybecome a controversial issue in the career field, but that didn’taffect any of the students in this Jolly Roger feature.

As some of the few students at Milford High School to have tat-toos, they’re proud of them. Keep in touch each issue with MilfordInk for another MHS student’s tattoos and their meaning to thatindividual.

By Salena CarilloPhoto editor

NAME: CHAS HOLDENCLASS: SENIORTATS: CROSS &

LETTERING

“The Hunger Games” writtenby Suzanne Collins includes acompelling trilogy consisting oflove, action, and death. In fact,the motion picture release of thefirst story will occur March 23.

In the beginning, KatnissEverdeen, the main character,lives in a nation called Panemmade up of 12 districts. Each dis-trict specializes in a resource forthe peacemaker of each district.For example, District 12 is coalmining and District 8 is factoryclothing.

Though this may sound sim-ple, an unfortunate twist exists toPanem. Two children, one boyand one girl from the ages of 12to 18, are chosen from each dis-trict to fight in an annual compe-tition called the Hunger Games.In the games, “may the odds everbe in your favor” because in thisfight winning earns fame and for-tune, while losing brings death.

The Hunger Games started 74years ago when District 13 wasblown to ashes when their resi-dents decided to rebel against theCapitol. As a memory to remindpeople that rebels can never beatthe Capitol, President Snowforces each district to participatein the Hunger Games.

When Katniss’ younger sister,Primrose, is chosen to be girl vic-

tor of District 12, Katniss losesher sanity and volunteers as atribute to take Prim’s place in thegames. This leaves Prim, hermother and Katniss’ best friendGale home watching the televisedspecial of The Hunger Games.

As District 12’s girl tribute,Katniss is partnered with PeetaMellark who is close to Katniss’s

age. The two are not familiar witheach other, but they will be forcedto become close and work as ateam to survive in the arena fol-lowed by former victor,Haymitch Abernathy. In the longjourney ahead, Katniss and Peetamust be part of makeovers, train-ing sessions and interviews withthe Capitol watching until the daycomes to compete.

When the day arrives, Katnissmust do whatever it takes to sur-vive, but she never expectedfalling in love in a fight to death.

This book contains exhilarat-ing action and heart-shatteringsuspense. For those interested ina good book to read, “TheHunger Games” makes a betterpick any day over the “Twilight”series.

By Brenna SchaferFeature editor

Riveting book seriescaptivates readers

This book contains exhila-rating action and heart-shat-tering suspense.

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 FEATURE 6

Kenneth Baynard, Leo Blue,Orlando Camp, Eugene Harris,Irene Pettyjohn and LillianSimmons.

These names may mean noth-ing to some, but in 1954, thosepeople were of utmost impor-tance in Milford.

The Milford 11, a group ofAfrican Americans, had been try-ing to immigrate into the MilfordHigh School during a time whensegregation reached the center ofattention, routinely in newspaperheadlines and even being chal-lenged in the United StatesSupreme Court.

Mr. Camp visited the currentMilford Senior High School onFeb. 14 to tell his story; that daymarked only the second time hehad been in the school in 58years.

Mr. Camp’s story began in1963, two years before hereceived the Solider of the Yearaward in Germany. He had joined

the army and was on his way toNorth Carolina. On arrival, hisplatoon stopped for food, but therestaurant at which they stoppedrefused to serve any AfricanAmericans.

Infuriated, Mr. Camp statedthat he wanted to run away; hewanted to get away from theworld, but he considered it, andhe subconsciously took his moth-er’s advice to “never give up.”

Mr. Camp and the rest of hisplatoon continued in disgust withthe previous restaurant beforethey found another one not farfrom the last where everyone wasserved food.

Two years later, Mr. Campreceived his special militaryrecognition for his service.

“Being Soldier of the Yearmade me think about that day Icouldn’t get a burger in NorthCarolina,” recalled Mr. Camp,who later made his career as asales and marketing president fora company.

Once Mr. Camp talked abouthis accomplishments, he began totalk about the real story, theevents that happened during 1954in Milford.

Mr. Camp recalled those yearsas “the good old days,” being ableto purchase a box of cornflakesfor a dime and a bottle of soda fora nickel. But the price of thingswas one of the few positives ofthe time.

Mr. Camp’s schooling began ina school that was created in 1926.All books were hand-me-downs,

he said. “All Americans should get a

quality education,” said Mr.Camp.

Then he stated that a qualityeducation isn’t necessarily “bet-ter,” but it allows the opportunityto learn more. Mr. Camp wasmotivated to get a quality educa-tion in a white school. The com-munity didn’t agree.

The Brown v. Board U.S.Supreme Court decision of 1954set a new precedent for to endsegregation, but in return, thecommunity still resisted. Signsencouraged citizens to keep whitetrade only, and the facilities thatwere “separate but equal,” werenot equal, said Mr. Camp.

Mr. Camp presented a pictureof two water fountains, one forwhite people only and the otherfor African Americans. The qual-ity of the two had a noticeabledifference; the fountain forAfrican Americans was inferior.

Likewise, separate, and inferi-or, schools for African Americansexisted, explained Mr. Camp.Meanwhile, Bryant Bowles, awhite advocate for segregation,held meetings in Harington toconverse about the current statusof African Americans immigrat-ing into white schools.

When the Milford 11 firstattempted to go to school on Sept.8, 1954, the community didn’tknow. Once students had startedto tell their parents, an uprisingbegan, explained Mr. Camp.

The community sent hate mail

to the governor. The situationspread nationally and the mailwas received all around the U.S.

Although the communityinsisted on preventing theMilford 11 into the school, Mr.Camp persisted on gaining aquality education. “Make a standagainst what you believe andwhat you think is right,” Mr.Camp stated during the presenta-tion.

Mr. Camp’s persistence andmotivation, along with the other10 African American students,made it to the newspapers.Headlines stated, “How D.E.failed 11 black students atMilford High,” but the papersnever mentioned the students’names. According to the NewsJournal, the intention was to “notglamorize any AfricanAmerican.”

The Milford 11 had to walkthrough a plethora of students,parents, and other people whoagreed with segregation to get toschool, which had over 600 whitestudents.

“If I want to be successful, Imust risk failure,” said Mr. Camp,who remained in MHS for only28 days.

Explaining that he had startedwith little and ended up beingsuccessful, he encouraged his lis-teners to live in such a way, tofinish better than how you started.

“It’s not where you start in life,it’s where you finish,” said Mr.Camp.

By Cory MorrisCo-editor-in-chief

Visitor recalls past struggles

Photos by Cory MorrisOrlando Camp visited Milford

High School to educate listeners ofthe struggles faced by the Milford11 as they attempted to integrateMHS.

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 FEATURE 7

Every year for about five yearsnow Ms. Karen Sundquist and theMilford High School have orga-nized a scholarship goal forseniors to earn. The 2012 gradu-ating senior’s scholarship goal is$4,500,000. So far the currenttotal earned is $2,575,840through Feb. 17.

“The whole purpose of thescholarship goal is to determinestudents to apply for college andgo above and beyond not only forthe school but for their graduat-ing class and their selves as anindividual,” according to Ms.Sundquist. High school staffmembers encourage the seniorsto beat last year’s total.

Robert R. Volm, who wasaccepted to Bridgewater Collegefor $82,800, and Kimber Walker,who was accepted to Howard

University for $80,000, wereamong the top scholarship win-ners so far this year. AshleyYoung earned a scholarship toSaint Vincent College for@60,800.

Young received the scholar-ship for academics, but she hasnot accepted it yet because she isstill considering going to ArcadiaUniversity.

“I want to be an athletic train-er, hopefully for a professionalteam,” said Young after beingasked of plans after graduatingcollege.

Those scholarship winnersinclude just a few of the manyearned so far by MHS students.In fact, the school uses a certainwall and hangs up the acceptanceletters to show other seniors,underclassmen and parents howproud they are to have studentswho care so much about educa-tion and the right path to theirfuture.

Markensy Mondestin, aMilford High School VIP student,recently accepted a $10,000scholarship to join Early Start toSupported Employment programsponsored by the DelawareDivision of VocationalRehabilitation, Division ofDevelopmental DisabilitiesServices and Department ofEducation. He submitted hisapplication last year and met therequirements of the post graduateprogram.

While Mondestin has had afew more challenges than otherstudents, he has developedstronger social skills while atMHS. Even though he movedfrom Haiti, he learned Englishand overcame some early diffi-culties communicating with oth-

ers, according to VIP teacher Mr.Jim Athey.

“Don’t ever give up,”Mondestin. “Just try your hardestand you will succeed.”

While he may not know asmany things as most Americans

yet, he can still be quite a sociableperson, said Mr. Athey.Mondestin can make up for it byspeaking a few differentlauanges, like French andSpanish. He has also helped otherMHS students from other parts ofthe world to communicate, or heeven interprets for them.

Even though he has things heneeds to work on his own to bet-ter his future he also spends timehelping others. He helps clean atthe local veterans’ home, and hehas also helped out at church.

Mondestin isn’t quite sure yetwhat occupation he wants to pur-sue or what college he wants toattend, but his Early Start toSupported Employement pro-gram scholarship certainly canhelp cover some of the costs inhis future.

The Jolly RogerEditor-in-chief Rosali Corporan, Cory MorrisNews editor Bethany CampbellFeature editor Brenna SchaferSports editor Jalyn Powell, Chelsea ReynoldsPhoto editor Logan Anderson, Salena CarilloStaff writer Morgan KeesicAdvisor Mr. Czar Bloom

The Jolly Roger Editorial PolicyThe Jolly Roger strives to attain the highest levels of journalistic quality and integrity.

The opinions expressed are the opinions of the editorial board and its guest speakers.Editorials exist in an attempt to enlighten the student body and the community by address-ing current issues regarding Milford High School.

The Jolly Roger staff is committed to accurate and objective reporting, and all storiesreflect the paper’s strive for excellence.

Photo by Brenna SchaferScholarship acceptance letters are posted on the walls inside Milford

High School. Numerous seniors have earned grants so far.

Seniors aim for college,collect scholarships

By Brenna SchaferFeature editor

By Morgan KeesicStaff writer

Mondestinwins grant

Photo by Morgan KeesicMilford High student Markensy Mondestin recently accepted a

$10,000 scholarship to join the Early Start to Supported Employment.