The Chronicle Sponsors 5K Smiles for Freedom Run/Walk

The Milford Chronicle was one of the corporate sponsors for the 2nd annual 5K Smiles for Freedom Run/Walk. The race was originally scheduled for Sept. 8 to kick off the annual Riverwalk "Freedom" Festival, Milford's premier fall festival. On the afternoon of Sept. 8, heavy rains temporarily flooded some of Milford's streets just before the 6:30 p.m. start time. Organizers, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, decided to postpone the race until Sept. 15. The festival went on as planned on Sept. 10, and on Sept. 15 about 100 runners and walkers were off and running . . . or walking. Once again, the weather was not the best. Participants faced strong winds and the threat of rain, but everyone finished. Lance Skinner, husband of former Delaware State News copy editor Beth Skinner, placed first overall. After the race, runners and families enjoyed a post-race party in Abbott's Grill banquet room. Gwen Guerke, Milford Chronicle and Harrington Journal editor, represented the hometown paper and finished first in her age group.

Shown in the photo: Jo Schmeiser, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford executive director, and Mark Petchy, Eagle 97.7 master of ceremonies.