Lighting up the holidays

MILFORD, PA — The 9th Annual Milford Festival of Lights tree-lighting ceremony was held on the lawn of the Pike County Community House on Sunday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. More than 300 visitors braved the chilly weather to watch the magical tree lighting. The crowd joined together to carol with the Dingman-Delaware Children’s Choir, led by Brian Krauss, music teacher at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School.

The success of the event can be credited to a large group of helpers. Gerry Hansen emceed the event and provided some of the entertainment; Diane Vitiello, President of Milford Business Council, who also works at Professional Financial Lending, provided refreshments; and Mary Alice Petzinger of Wayne Bank and Rite Aid provided candy canes. Peter Larkin provided the electrical expertise and Ellen Schaffner opened the library for the event. Also contributing were Bill Smith of Smith Party Tents and Special Events; Leanne Camarero, who helps everyone at the chamber office; Dave Ruby and the Milford Fire Department, who provided for Santa’s arrival; Jim Quinn, Jeff Phillips and Bill Harkness of the Lions Club, who strung the lights; and Mayor Merritt Quinn, who lit the tree and star on the top of the knob.

This year marked the Lions Club 20th year lighting Milford. They formed a partnership with the Milford Business Council in 1986 to create the Festival of Lights.

For more information call 570/296-8700 or visit pikechamber.com.