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Irish Eyes makes parade donations
The first check, for $4,000, was awarded to the Milton Chamber of Commerce. Taking part in the July 24 presentation are (l-r) Irish Eyes owner Tom Jones, Vicky Sammons, Diane Pierce, Irish Eyes owners Kathy and Mike Newcomb, Randy Brown, Maryellen Kiernan of Irish Eyes and Mike Clark of the Milton chamber. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
August 15, 2019
Irish Eyes in Milton presented checks to two organizations using money raised during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The first check, for $4,000, was awarded to the Milton Chamber of Commerce. Taking part in the July 24 presentation are (l-r) Irish Eyes owner Tom Jones, Vicky Sammons, Diane Pierce, Irish Eyes owners Kathy and Mike Newcomb, Randy Brown, Maryellen Kiernan of Irish Eyes and Mike Clark of the Milton chamber. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
Also receiving a check from Irish Eyes was the Gladys Wilkins Scholarship. Named for Milton native Gladys Wilkins, the scholarship provides funding for Sussex County students pursuing a career in agriculture. Accepting the $2,000 check is (l-r) Tom Jones, along with canine pal Bailey Jones, John Potocki, Kathy Newcomb, Maryellen Kiernan, Charlene Jones and Mike Newcomb.
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
