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March 2017

SUPER JOURNEY- Salisbury University grad and Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, shown above, and New England Patriots radio announcer Bob Socci each paid their dues on their way to this year’s Super Bowl. Page 20

Education

The month’s Education edition of the Salisbury Star features a wide array of schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Pages 10-13.

ENTREPRENEUR- The Star’s three part series on local entrepreneurs continues with the story of the Delmarva Veteran Builders founder.

Page 4 500TH WIN- Salisbury native earns his 500th coaching win. Page 24

INDEX

Bulletin Board ........................... 26 Business Digest ....................... 14 Business Directory................... 36 Church ....................................... 35 Delegate’s Report ....................... 5 Delmar Chamber....................... 19 Education ................................. 28 Entertainment ........................... 25 Final Word ................................. 39 Gee Dunsten ............................. 34 Health......................................... 32 Mardela .....................................8-9 Personnel .................................. 18 Real Estate ................................ 34 Sports ........................................ 20 The Great Outdoors ................. 23 Veronica Correa........................ 37

Salisbury Christian School senior Nate Sansom became the youngest person to be sworn in as a member of the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee. An aspiring politician, Sansom introduced a resolution at the GOP convention last December in an effort to change the state’s electoral system. Nate, an intern in the Salisbury mayor’s office, plans to serve in the military before getting into politics. Submitted photo

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART- Harley Clark, first grade, has a blast demonstrating her hula hoop skills on Feb. 9 at Northwestern Elementary. The school raised over $25,000 for the American Heart Association. Story on page 8. Photo by Rachel Farris

Sansom plans to serve his country in military before becoming a politician

By Mike McClure

Ever since he was young, Salisbury Christian senior Nate Sansom has been interested in politics. Sansom became the youngest person to serve on the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee at the age of 17; now he is looking to enter the Air Force Academy or the Citadel and serve in the military before embarking on a political career.

“I’ve always been passionate about God, people, and politics,” said Sansom. “Ever since middle school I’ve always had that drive to help people and

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be a voice for change.”

As a member of the central committee, Sansom had a chance to attend the GOP convention last December. At the convention, he introduced a resolution regarding the state’s electoral college system. He is now working to get his resolution adopted by the State House.

The resolution, which was passed at the convention, deals with changing Maryland’s winner take all electoral system in which whoever gets the majority of the votes in the state receives all of the electoral votes. Because this area votes differently than other parts of the state, Sansom would like to see the electoral votes be split, mirroring what two other states are currently doing. He is hoping a Maryland delegate will pick up the resolution and introduce it the the state house.

The Eden resident likes being involved with the central committee, which sets the agenda for its party in the county and works to find candidates and get them elected. The committee is

Student Profile currently looking for good candidates for the school board, now that seats on the board are elected.

Sansom is currently interning in Mayor Jake Day’s office. Though he is a Republican and Day is a Democrat, Nate says that hasn’t been an issue, they just disagree on some political issues.

“We really don’t have a political agenda, we just have a people agenda.

Mayor Day and the whole team, they’re doing what’s best for the people of Salisbury,” Sansom said. “I like to see both sides of the aisle. Working in the office you get to see some other perspectives.”

Sansom is President of the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Interact Club, the high school branch of Continued on page 6

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On the wings of Eagles: Chris

Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders

By Mary Bargion

This is the second in a series of three articles on entrepreneurs.

Fresh from his victory at the WeHeartSBY awards held recently at the Firehouse, top entrepreneur Chris Eccleston hovered near the bar accepting congratulations from about 100 wellwishers milling around him in one big communal hug. He was low-key and casual in a green-and-black-check flannel shirt. It’s not often one finds the 35-year-old president of Delmarva Veteran Builders in a suit. He owns only two of them.

One he donned for an even bigger, though not less meaningful, event last August when former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presented him the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for his firm’s practice of hiring military personnel – in this case National Guard and Reserve veterans - for construction jobs on Delmarva.

The award is the highest the Pentagon gives to such employers. Delmarva Veteran Builders was among 16 chosen from 2,424 applications nationwide.

Not bad for a country boy.

Rewind the clock a decade or so.

Eccleston was a nuclear machinist mate on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt - part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He monitored the ship’s high-tech engines and kept an eye on the pumps and valves that if let alone were capable of hissing hot steam and causing real problems.

His job was to keep things cool. It was easy. Eccleston’s a cool guy under pressure.

After six years watching machinery, the job had lost its thrill. He said goodbye to the Navy and looked for something else, but post-military jobs were hard to find in Norfolk.

He took an entry level job in construction where destiny sat, invisible in her raiment but present among the wallboard and penny nails. It was not long after he moved home to Salisbury and went to work for Gillis Gilkerson until time knocked at his soul and destiny beckoned him over a new threshold.

“I knew if I didn’t try to start my own business, I might always regret it,” said Eccleston, now 35 and married with a young son, “I didn’t want any regrets.”

While working on the Delmarva Public Radio facility at Salisbury University he caught wind of an opportunity with the new Academic Commons. The lead contractor was the behemoth Gilbane Building Company, out of Rhode Island, who were wellestablished experts when it came to academic projects.

Gilbane brought him in for an interview. The company was intrigued with

Eccleston’s work ethic and his idea of pairing veterans with construction jobs; however, there was one problem.

“They liked me, yes, but the problem was there was only me,” said Eccleston.

The world of an entrepreneur turns on such moments.

Eccleston knew he could perform but to solidify the deal, he offered his old pals at Gillis Gilkerson as collateral. They’d given him a leg up when he’d gone out on his own and were willing to stand behind him now.

“They promised to sign on as guarantors,” said Eccleston. “If DVB couldn’t complete the job, they’d finish it at the original cost.”

It was a win-win situation but it meant Eccleston had to get cracking if he was going to find the manpower for the job. Nonetheless, he expressed his confidence.

“In the military we are trained not to fail,” he said. “Failing is not an option.”

The next day he was burning up the phones and combing Social Media for qualified workers.

“I called Lee Beauchamp and said, ‘I need help. I need people on the jobsite.’” Veterans were a natural choice since their skills transfer well to civilian work.

“It doesn’t matter which branch of the service they come from,” said Eccleston. “They all bring a nose for quality, perfection and excellence.”

Beauchamp, vice president of development for DVB, was in the job market himself at the time after leaving his position as director of the Wicomico County Department of Public Works.

A long-time staff sergeant in the Delaware Army National Guard, he took on the challenge and recruited from every quarter.

Their efforts paid off and a few months later Eccleston told Lee, “Listen, I think we have something here.”

Delmarva Veteran Builders is in fourth year. Repeat clients, along with millions of dollars in bids for both private and municipal jobs make it a company to be reckoned with.

There are 18 people on staff. Daniel Mills is vice president of operations. He is in the Air Force reserves and served 10 out of 11 years on active duty. As recently as March 2016 he completed a deployment as an Inflight-Refueler.

The firm – which does new building construction and interior and exterior renovations, among other things, just completed the renovation and expansion of the Courtesy Chevrolet Cadillac dealership; was tapped for the Salisbury Zoo’s William E. Morgan Conservation Center and its reptile exhibit; and has completed renovations on a healthcare project, The Patient Connection on Pine Bluff Road. Eccleston’s name appeared in Building Design + Construction magazine’s April 2102 issue, 40 Under

Chris Eccleston, president of Delmarva Veteran Builders, accepts an award from the Department of Defense for his company’s efforts to put veterans to work in construction on Delmarva. He is flanked by former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the left and Paul E. Mock, Major General (Retired) National Chair Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, right.

40 and regularly receives recognition for his work and vision. In fact he’s received so many eagle statuette awards, the foyer in his Plaza office looks like a bronze aviary.

He engages the local community, lending his leadership skills to several organizations, including the Greater Salisbury Committee and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sixty to sixty-five percent of DVB’s workforce are veterans. Many work for a year or two, then move on. For some it’s a port in a storm, for others a tem-

porary stopping-off place with flexible scheduling.

“We help them to get a start, then if they want to move on to something bigger and better, we encourage them to do so,” said Beauchamp, who has a masters’ degree in business administration from Wilmington University.

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Maryland Delegate’s Report

By Carl Anderton, Maryland Delegate

We are almost halfway through the 2017 Legislative Session and so far there are over 2,700 bills in the House and Senate.

On Feb. 1, Governor Larry Hogan presented The State of the State Address in the House Chamber. During this time he presented his 2017 legislative agenda and highlighted his 32 legislative and budgetary initiatives for Maryland. He expressed his strong commitment to bipartisanship and the importance of working together to enhance the lives of Marylanders.

This month also saw the Annual Taste of the Eastern Shore reception held at Loews Hotel in Annapolis. It was great opportunity to welcome our friends from the Shore and see many familiar faces as we enjoyed some of our favorite treats. This month we have held numerous meetings with constituents such as UMES pharmacy students, Delmarva Power, Wicomico County Humane Society, Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council, and many others. We also hosted Community Mediation Maryland in the House on Feb. 14.

The Greater Salisbury Committee hosted a question and answer session between Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot at Headquarters Live on Feb. 13. The focus was on the importance of bipartisanship in general and in Maryland in particular. Governor Hogan later visited the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce joined by Salisbury Mayor Jacob Day and Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver for a press conference announcing $1 million in funding for the downtown revitalization continuation as well as another $29 million for projects in Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties. The funding covers construction projects for West Salisbury Elementary School and Parkside High School.

Governor Hogan continued the good news by announcing that the state will

invest an additional $368 million in Lower Eastern Shore transportation projects. In addition, we successfully received the last portion of the funding for the Carl Anderton Arthur W Perdue Stadium upgrades.

Our meetings throughout the summer with the Governor’s staff have paid off!

We attended the Maryland Municipal League Legislative Committee meeting on Feb. 16 alongside the chair of the Appropriations Committee, Delegate Maggie McIntosh and discussed Highway User Revenues. The committee includes two members from Salisbury, the City’s new Administrator, Julia Glanz, and City Council President Jack Heath.

Our Highway User Revenue bills, HB0942 and HB0946 will be heard on March 2 in the Environment and Transportation Committee, which is where I serve. The bills would not only assist the current needs of road maintenance but would would also establish a longterm source of funding for future municipal transportation projects.

Our bill to exempt taxes from nonprofit organizations that support Veterans, HB0922, will be heard on March 3 in the Ways and Means Committee.

This bill would exempt the sales tax on purchases made from nonprofits that support veteran’s groups with at least 88 percent of the proceeds.

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Sea Gull Century helps economy

The math seems deceptively simple: 7,000 bicyclists plus 100 miles equals a $7 million annual economic impact.

According to a new study from the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University, that $7 million figure is what SU’s annual Sea Gull Century bike ride brings to the community each year. That includes direct, indirect and induced spending.

Founded in 1989, the event is one of the largest and oldest rides of its kind on the East Coast, drawing cyclists from across the U.S. and beyond. It is Wicomico County’s largest annual oneday tourism event.

According to the study, approximately 85 percent of cyclists from the past three years traveled 100 miles or more to attend the Century. Many had at least one guest with them, staying an average

of two nights in the area and spending locally for food, fuel and other necessities during that time.

This led to a direct impact of some $4.4 million spent at local businesses.

An additional $1.1 estimated indirect impact took into account spending by these businesses to accommodate the number of customers brought in by the ride, according to the study. BEACON also estimated a $1.4 million “induced effect” of money spent by employees of businesses who benefited from Century cyclists.

By comparison, the last study of the Sea Gull Century, in 2003, showed an annual economic impact of $2.5 million. The increase is attributed to marketing and promotions gains, as well as an uptick in spending and inflation.

This year’s Sea Gull Century is Saturday, Oct. 14.

Eccleston continued cess stories,” said Beauchamp. “We’re in the business of helping facilitate their dreams if we can.

“Many vets find civilian life monotonous. Life is different over there and having a group or team that understands can be beneficial.”

David Diaz is a thankful young veteran who spent three and a half years in the Marine Corps and is in the Reserves. He was looking for work

last year, hoping for a job in Ocean City, but he’d missed the spring hiring window and jobs had gone to college students.

“I was desperate,” he said. “But by the grace of God I saw an Army truck on Route 13 with ‘Delmarva Veteran Builders’ painted on the side. I googled the name, called Chris and told him how much I needed a job. He gave me an opportunity. The next day I was working!”

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the Rotary Club. He has been involved in SGA since middle school. He also is a part of the varsity track and field team and the ITS academic team and was inducted into the National Honor Society in 2014 after becoming involved with the National Junior Honor Society in 2011. In 2015, he joined the National Society of High School Scholars and the Torch and Laurel Society.

Nate attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in 2016, was sponsored to attend Maryland Boy’s State, and was selected as one of 10 American students to attend Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Program sponsored by U.S. Department of State. He received the AP Scholar Award from The College Board and was awarded a citation from De. Carl Andertoin on behalf of the Maryland House of Delegates in recognition of an essay he wrote on the Constitution.

As a part of the Interact Club, Sansom has built wheelchair ramps with the Chesapeake Housing Mission. He has served as a docent at the Salisbury Zoo, went on a mission trip to Lima, Peru in 2014, and calls bingo at Lakeside Assisted Living, which is located near the school.

“You really get to meet some great

SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017 people and develop friendships there,” said Sansom. “I call it my happy place.”

Sansom, who is currently taking three AP classes, does well in school.

His parents are supportive, but don’t pressure him.

“They let me forge my own path,” Sansom said, adding that they drove him to various meetings before he could drive. They tell him “don’t be discouraged, stand up for what you believe in, you can do whatever you set your mind to.”

Nate has been attending Salisbury Christian for the past 13 years and is thankful for the education he has received. “This school is really the foundation of who I am,” said Sansom.

“We are just a community of believers, we’re like a big family.”

Sansom was one of 10 people to receive a nomination to attend the Air Force Academy. If that doesn’t work out, he has received a Naval ROTC scholarship to attend the Citadel. Either way, he will enter the military as an officer after school/training. After the military, he plans to become a politician, following a similar path taken by Congressman Andy Harris.

“I love to solve problems and if I see something that could be better I want to be involved and make it better,” said Sansom, who has campaigned for candidates with similar convictions to his own. “It’s (politics) always just been one of those passions of mine.”

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SVN-Miller presents real estate outlook forum

SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate held their 2017 Commercial Real Estate Forum recently at the Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University.

The forum was focused on providing relevant information to real estate investors regarding economics, community development and market statistics.

The event drew nearly 250 commercial real estate investors. The forum featured Guest Speaker Jake Day, mayor of the City of Salisbury, and Keynote Speaker Anirban Basu of Sage Policy Group.

The event also included an economic development panel with Somerset representative Danny Thompson, Worcester representative Merry Mears and Wicomico representative Dave Ryan.

Mayor Day focused on the economic realities of Salisbury, and what steps need to be taken to implement future plans successfully. Keynote speaker Anirban Basu returned to the forum for the sixth year and summarized his presentation by saying, “At long last, the economic recovery that begin in mid-2009 nationally has found its way to the Maryland portion of the Delmarva region. Economic performance improved in both Wicomico and Worcester counties recently, with

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demand for housing on the rise and job growth accelerating. The current year is shaping up to be even better from a real estate perspective, particularly if certain pro-growth federal policy proposals are implemented and interest rates remain well behaved.”

Wesley Cox, CCIM, senior advisor and moderator of the event said, “2016 was a very robust year in commercial real estate. In the Wicomico, Worces-

ter, and Somerset County region, commercial real estate sales volume was up 100 percent from last year, the number of sales was up nearly 20 percent, and inventory was down 40 percent from six years ago. The fundamentals have shown us that we have not only seen the stabilization of values, but we have started to see an increase in values for the first time in several years. The market is very segmented so this does not

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Northwestern Elementary raises over $25,000 for American Heart Association

By Rachel Farris

Northwestern Elementary School in Mardela Springs surpassed its fundraising goal of $25,000 for its 2016 Jump Rope for Heart, benefiting the American Heart Association, with a total of $26,578 raised.

Northwestern’s Jump Rope for Heart fundraising efforts have been headed

by PE teacher Megan Block for the past nine years; under her leadership, along with Principal Kirby Bryson, more than $100,000 has been raised at the school for the American Heart Association.

But this year’s total was the biggest yet.

“This year was well above anything that we’ve ever done,” Block said. “I think it’s become something that the kids look forward to. There’s lots of different incentives that the American Heart Association sets along (like little keychains that they get, which they absolutely love), and I think it’s just something that everyone wants to be a part of.”

With a student population of around 300, the fundraising achievement is all the more impressive. “We had over 200 kids participate this year, so to have… over 50 percent of your students participate is a big deal,” Block added.

One student in particular, third-grader Delanie Spear, took her fundraising to another level: with $12,500 this year, she is a top fundraiser in the state and nation. In her three years at the school, she has raised a combined total of more than $20,000 (with $10,176 raised last year, which was first in Maryland, second in the Mid-Atlantic, and third in the country). Block explained that Delanie goes out with her parents to businesses,

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which have been very supportive, as well as a lot of promotion on Facebook; “I don’t know how they do it!” Block laughed, and added that the second place fundraiser in the school raised just over $1,100, so no one else really raises to that level.

On Thursday, Feb. 9, students rotated through various stations to practice heart-healthy exercises throughout the day. (Wicomico is the only school system in the state with 100 percent of its schools - elementary, middle, and high - participating in either Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart.) “They do lots of different jumping stations, things that make their heart beat faster as a way to celebrate and to thank them for raising the money,” Block said.

“It didn’t start that way [as such a big event], but it kind of has evolved into that,” she continued. “It’s just something that I think that Northwestern does, and every year we set a goal for what we want to do, and every year the staff and the students and the parents and the families, they all contribute. It’s kind of fun, and its something that we look forward to doing every year and to see if we can always reach that next goal that we set. Everybody is [awesome] who takes part in this, from the kids who really put a lot of time into it and the parents who help them, and then everybody that they ask and how generous they are. Its all about helping people, and I think our school is filled with a bunch of students who really want to help other people.”

Maria Riaz, kindergarten, attempts to jump up and touch balloons tied to a string in an effort to get her heart pumping during Jump Rope for Heart.

Ty Murphy, kindergarten, takes a turn at the hop-scotch mat station. Photos by Rachel Farris

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The Hardware Store continues to serve as landmark, meet community’s needs

The Hardware Store in Mardela Springs is a familiar landmark along Route 50 halfway between Salisbury and Cambridge. David Kenney remembers going there frequently as a child.

The business had been founded by James and Howard Adkins in 1950, on a corner of their family farm, back before the road became the “Ocean Gateway.” One summer the Adkins brothers decided it was time to retire, so they closed the doors, leaving all the merchandise on the shelves.

Kenney and his wife, Lynette, after riding by the closed-up store for a year and a half, decided to buy the store.

“We ordered a little bit of stock and we were ready to go,” Kenney said. “I’d always wanted to do something on my own in business, and The Hardware Store had a nice appeal for a lot of folks.”

That was 32 years ago — 1985. The Hardware Store has seen a lot of changes in its 65 years. Originally focused on agricultural and farm-related products, its merchandise has diversified as the community has changed.

A seed representative for Pioneer for the past 28 years, Kenney said the store still sells seed, farm supplies and

Pictured above is Mason Parsons, kindergarten, hula hooping during the Jump Rope for Heart event. Layla Church (top right), kindergarten, quickly jumps the obstacle path in one station. Photos by Rachel Farris

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Mardela hardware, “but we had to change the product lines we carry to better fit our community.” The couple watched the building boom intensify and then slow down within the last five or six years, resulting in a lot of farms turned into suburban lots.

“We offer hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, animal feed, pet food, paints, metal roofing and siding, garden supplies and plants,” Kenney said. They sell tires, too, for automobiles, pickups, farm trucks, tractors and combines.

“We’re pretty big in wood pellets,” Kenney added. “We built a warehouse to try to take a year’s supply in the summer months so that we have it when customers need it.” He doesn’t sell wood stoves, although he can order them.

“We service what we sell, and I didn’t want to get into that with wood stoves,” he admitted. “We stand behind what we sell, including Stihl outdoor power equipment and DR power equipment popular on outdoor shows on TV.”

The Kenneys’ sons, Ryan and Stephen, have practically grown up in the store, and after earning college degrees — Ryan in business and Stephen in communications — both returned to work in the store with their parents.

“They actually do most of the dayto-day running of the store,” Kenney said.

Both young men are married and each has a toddler. A proud grandfather, Kenney said he totes the little ones around the aisles, telling them they can come work in the store, too, starting with sweeping the original hardwood floors.

“We’ve kept the old look the best we can, while still making the store functional,” Kenney said. Modern touches include computers and ipads and a solar power system that produces enough electricity to cover all their needs.

Solar power was ultra-modern when the Kenneys installed it four years ago, but don’t think this family isn’t grounded in tradition. Kenney said, “I grew up on a farm, and Mom still lives on a farm. She still fixes our lunch every day, and she expects us to go get it!

Some days it’s chicken and dumplings, other days it’s a ham sandwich.” His

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The store’s motto is, “Where Service is Not a Thing of the Past.” The idea of service extends beyond the four walls of the business. The Kenneys like being part of their community. They are members of the local museum organization, created and developed in 1980 by J. Howard and Louise Adkins. The Adkins Historical and Museum Complex is comprised of 10 historical buildings, some of them relocated to the complex.

There’s even a privy. The museum is open for free tours by appointment.

“One of the brothers who started our store also started the museum,” Kenney said. “Both brothers are gone now, but our group continues the work they began to present our proud heritage through the collections, buildings and activities that exhibit the environmental and cultural richness of this region.”

The Hardware Store offers residential, commercial and homeowner products and services. Stop in at 25442 Ocean Gateway in Salisbury to learn how The Hardware Store can meet your needs, or call (410) 742-4477. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays.

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Wicomico Day School offers education, care to children through eighth grade

By Carol Kinsley Open enrollment for Wicomico Day School for the 2017-2018 school year begins March 1.

Wicomico Day School is a MSDE licensed private school providing education and care for children ages six weeks through eighth grade in a positive atmosphere where intellectual, social, emotional, cultural and physical growth are emphasized.

Initially, the school was a day care center called Buttons & Bows, which was purchased by Sheila and Joe Zimmer in 1990.

With Mrs. Zimmer’s personal philosophy of high quality early childhood education and her extensive experience in the Baltimore school system, Mrs. Zimmer established the first kindergarten class in 1992. At the request of the students’ families, more grades were added through the years, along with new buildings to accommodate the classes. Middle school classes were added in 2004. With the school’s 27th anniversary coming up at the end of March, Mrs. Zimmer’s personal and educational philosophy continues to be a key component to the school’s current success.

Wicomico Day School is an official

Education Core Knowledge School, which school officials are quick to point out is not the same as the often-criticized Common Core curriculum found in most public schools. At Wicomico Day School, the Core Knowledge sequence provides a solid, coherent foundation of knowledge from grade to grade and is designed to encourage steady academic progress as children build their knowledge and skills from one year to the next.

With a progressive and accelerated curriculum, student spots can often fill up quickly, especially in the school’s youngest classrooms for ages six weeks through three years of age. Wicomico Day School’s preschool program is so popular that couples reach out to admissions coordinator, Cindy Jones, as soon as they learn they’re expecting to secure a place for their child.

Caroline O’Hare, administrative head of the school, enrolled her daughter at age seven months. “She spends her day with friends and teachers, playing and singing, and most importantly always learning.” O’Hare added, “The preschool at Wicomico Day School is more than just child care. Our teachers

Pictured are students at the Wicomico Day School, which began open enrollment March 1. The school provides education and care for children from six weeks of age through eighth grade. Submitted photo

are always finding new ways to help students grow and develop new skills, both social and academic.”

The curriculum for children ages three and up follows the Core Knowledge Sequence. To further enhance the Core Knowledge curriculum, students begin to attend classes that are called “specials,” which include subjects such as Spanish, art, music, theater, and computer science. The school also provides an Early Admission Kindergarten program for four-year-olds.

Wicomico Day School is unique in that it operates on an extended day, with elementary school ending at 4:10 and middle school at 4:20.

“Our longer school day enables students more time to delve deeper into topics during class,” O’Hare said. The school also offers “before” and “after” care for children as well as a summer camp June through August (go online to register). Camp Odyssey even uses the campus in mid-summer.

“There is always something going on at Wicomico Day School,” said O’Hare. “It’s the hub of our community.”

For more information, or to schedule a tour of the school at 1315 Old Ocean City Rd., Salisbury, call 410-546-5451.

Visit the website at wicomicodayschool.com.

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The Salisbury School students accepted into four year schools

The Salisbury School has been cultivating independent thinkers, leaders, artists, athletes, volunteers and entrepreneurs for almost 50 years. Their passion for hands-on, step-up and getmoving education is unrivaled in the region, starting in pre-K and culminating in 12th grade with 100 percent of students accepted to four year colleges and universities.

Admissions officers at colleges and universities across the country recognize the school’s graduates as original thinkers with superior strengths in creativity, critical analysis, collaboration, communication and technology. In a world that “teaches to the test,” the TSS approach is dramatically different. Our mission is to teach students to become independent thinkers.

“We are completely committed to 21st century thinking and learning,” says Headmaster Ed Cowell. At the center of TSS learning is STEAM, a curriculum based on educating students in five core areas - science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through interdisciplinary and real world applications.

Building solid foundations for STEAM begins in the lower school where students use hands-on techniques to understand concepts. Extending into the middle and upper schools, experiments such as animal dissections and building rockets, as well as field trips, are dedicated to enhancing students’ understanding of the various fields of

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mathematics and science.

The objective of The Salisbury School is preparing its students independence not only for college life but the life that lies beyond. Travel, international exchange programs, field experience, community service and independent study allow students to experience life beyond the classroom. This takes the form of various experiential programs including: Community communications program with United Way Experiential week Global Awareness Day Give and Receive Day Professional development with Junior Achievement Service projects Mandarin in pre-K to 12th grade The school’s year-round Community Connections program, in partnership with United Way, allows students in second through eighth grade to work with a variety of local community organizations on topics such as homelessness, rehabilitative services and helping the elderly.

To educate students on the wider world around them, the school hosts Global Awareness Day each year.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of this special day in 2017, the school chooses a different country each year

Shown are students and a teacher in a classroom at The Salisbury School. The school, which has served the area for nearly 50 years, has a 100 percent rate of students accepted to four year colleges and universities. Submitted photo

and teaches its students various aspects of the country, everything from its history and geography to its traditions and economy. Students dress in traditional costumes, sing songs, make crafts and even enjoy presentations from speakers and dancers from the country. This year, students will be learning about Norway.

Technology is blended meaningfully into all areas of the curriculum.

Students in lower school use Ipads, laptops and computers to enhance their learning; middle school students are

provided with Chromebooks to use with homework, personal and group research projects and multimedia presentations; upper school students use laptops, study computer programming and engineering science.

Every student has his or her own style of learning. Unlock it and you unlock the future. With small class sizes and a focus on individualized learning, students at The Salisbury School are encouraged to reach their own potential, helping them to engage, grow and find their excellence.

Leadership program to help youth As part of Governor Hogan’s commitment to ensure young people are on a pathway to education and employment, the Governor’s Office for Children has joined with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to launch the “Maryland Governor’s Office for Children Disconnected/Opportunity Youth ResultsBased Leadership Program.”

About 1 in 10 Maryland youth aged 16-24 are considered “disconnected” — they are neither in school nor working.

These individuals are also referred to as “opportunity youth” because of their potential value to the economy and their communities.

Ten Maryland jurisdictions were selected to form teams of local leaders, including local management boards, school administrators, counselors, nonprofit managers, workforce development directors, post-secondary education staff, social workers, and social services and health professionals, who are working together to create or expand existing programming to serve this population of youth.

Teams will have an opportunity to examine how to effectively use data to improve strategies, foster collaborative decision-making, and apply resultsbased leadership tools and methods to accelerate the achievement of better academic and employment outcomes for disconnected youth.

The goal is that Maryland will achieve better outcomes for disconnected youth by December 2017.

Two cohorts will meet for four twoday sessions over the course of 2017.

Wicomico County is part of the second cohort that will begin in May. The results-based leadership program is one way the Governor’s Office for Children and Children’s Cabinet are working to achieve four strategic goals, which are designed to support Governor Hogan’s pledge to restore Maryland’s economy.

The four goals are to reduce (1) the impact of incarceration on children, families, and communities, (2) disconnected youth, (3) childhood hunger, and (4) youth homelessness.

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Salisbury Christian School creates community-minded citizens “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous words closely mirror the mission of Salisbury Christian School (SCS). In existence for 50 years, the Pre-K3 through grade 12 school has continuously expanded its educational programming, providing eight Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college dualenrollment opportunities on the SCS campus, experiential learning in classes like Botany and Advanced Web Design, highly individualized instruction in each elementary grade, and much more.

“Stimulating and developing our students’ minds is of utmost importance to us here at SCS, but we also focus on educating the whole child.

Our true goal is to partner with families to produce upstanding citizens who will not only be successful college students and employees but who will also be admirable community leaders, church servants, parents, spouses, and so on,” says Dr. Steven Lamkin, SCS Lower School Principal.

As a result, the school places much emphasis on fostering an atmosphere of character building and community service. “We want our students to have a desire to serve, to experience taking care of others, and we believe that the earlier they start serving, the more likely they are to love it,” says Mrs. Daria

Brumbley, Director of Lower School Spiritual Life. “We simply want to help our students be the hands and feet of Jesus.”

As a result, SCS makes an effort to afford its students many opportunities to enter the local community and serve.

“In the fall, our elementary school dedicates an entire day to planning community service projects and getting out there to bless others,” says Brumbley.

The service takes on a variety of forms, such as first grade playing games with and singing to the elderly at the Village at Harbor Pointe, the fourth graders purchasing toys to stock Brooke’s Toy Closet for pediatric patients at the hospital, and kindergarten showering goodies on the Salisbury Police Barracks.

Service opportunities don’t stop in the elementary school, however. The SCS middle and high school take advantage of a number of occasions to better the community throughout the year, including a day set aside specifically for service at the Maryland Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity.

Further, the school’s Interact Club (a Rotary Club-sponsored organization), National Honor Society, and National Junior Honor Society consider service a foundational principle.

Already this school year, these groups have raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, volunteered at the Christian Shelter, assisted at the Epoch Dream Center, and much

THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE - From Jan. 23-27, elementary students from Salisbury Christian School (SCS) participated in The Great Kindness Challenge, a week dedicated to performing of acts of kindness on school campuses nationwide. Each year, more than five million students from across the country participate in this movement for positive, proactive bullying prevention. The 280 SCS elementary students completed checklists for individual acts of kindness, in addition to working with their homeroom classes to serve the school and the greater community by decorating high school lockers, creating encouraging banners, filling gift baskets for teachers at North Salisbury Elementary, and much more.

more.

“To top it all off and solidify the students’ hearts for others, we take the seniors on an international mission trip each spring,” says Pastor Chris Condos, Director of Upper School Spiritual Life.

“It’s a life-changing experience that serves as the capstone of their service experience as youth.”

Salisbury Christian School finds its purpose in creating mature and wellrounded students who will absolutely excel in college but who will also excel as citizens.

SCS invites all families interested in such educational outcomes to visit its next Open House events on Thursday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Worcester Prepatory School is unsurpassed in preparing students to succeed

Worcester Prepatory School students are shown walking on the Berlin based school’s campus. Worcester Prepatory School serves as a college prepatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Worcester Preparatory School 508 South Main Street Berlin, Maryland www.worcesterprep.org

PLAN YOUR VISIT TODAY Now Accepting Applications Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 Contact Tara Becker, Director of Admissions 410-641-3575 or tbecker@worcesterprep.org

Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) is an independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 college preparatory school in Berlin which enrolls 550 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. WPS is unsurpassed in preparing students to succeed in college and beyond, with 100 percent of our graduates going to college.

For the past 47 years, WPS has maintained a rich history of traditional values and excellence in education while cultivating students’ individual qualities and character development.

The exceptional faculty inspires creativity and innovation with a strong emphasis on public speaking, writing and cursive handwriting, as well as advanced mathematics, hands-on science and extensive technology integration.

If you are looking for a nurturing family environment with high intellectual achievement, plan a visit and learn why next year at WPS could be your student’s best yet.

For more information, contact Director of Admissions Tara Becker at tbecker@worcesterprep.org, 410-6413575, www.WorcesterPrep.org.

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Dudley-Eshbach, Naleppa honored

The Daily Record has again named Salisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach and Dr. Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, FACHE, president/CEO of the Peninsula Regional Health System and Peninsula Dudley-Eshbach Regional Medical Center to its 2017 listing of Influential Marylanders.

This is the second year on the list for both.

Fifty-one honorees were selected by the editors of The Daily Record for Naleppa their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland.

Both Dudley-Eshbach and Naleppa have also been named among Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs and ranked among Maryland’s Top 100 Women by the Baltimore based newspaper.

The winners will be recognized on Thursday, March 23, at a reception at 5:30 p.m. at The Grand Lodge of Maryland in Cockeysville.

Perdue associates recognized

Four Perdue associates were among 30 industry professionals recognized for their leadership qualities by the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) as part of its Young Leaders “30 Under 30” Evans program during the recent expo in Atlanta. The award ceremony took place at the Georgia World Congress Center, where 30,000 industry employees gathered for the three-day event.

Perdue associates that were recognized were Will Evans, a flock advisor from Salisbury; Gabrielle Dressel, a flock advisor from Bethany Beach, Del., Grecia Butler-Perez, a second processing shift leader from Milford, Del. and Aaron McCaskill from Asheboro, N.C. Through exposure to the world’s largest annual trade show involving the production and processing of meat and poultry products and the manufacturing of feed and pet food products, the “30 Under 30” program provides industry education and further training in each person’s respective industry and expos-

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Recipients received a plaque recognizing them as a “Young Leader,” complimentary registration to the 2016 IPPE expo, attendance to all complimentary education programs and one paid workshop, breakfast with a keynote speaker and two complimentary nights of lodging.

Facility receives certification

Construction waste processing firm, Bennett Processing Facility, has received certification from the Recycling Certification Institute (RCI).

RCI’s certification has been approved by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). This certification allows LEED projects taking their construction and demolition material to Bennett Processing Facility to be eligible for the additional LEED Pilot Credit point under MRpc87.

Bennett is only one of 11 facilities in the United States, and the only one in Maryland, to achieve this certification.

Event brings over $1M to county

The Governor’s Challenge high school basketball tournament held on Dec. 27-30, brought a $1.2 million economic impact to Wicomico County.

The Governor’s Challenge brought 100 teams together in competition this past holiday season at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and area high schools. For the third year, Wicomico County Tourism partnered with DMVelite for the event.

Teams traveled from eight states: Maryland, Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Virginia. Washington, D.C. and Europe were also represented.

More than 800 total room nights were booked at Wicomico County hotels.

The Governor’s Challenge also has a role in bettering the community through a partnership with the Rotary Club of Salisbury.

The Rotary Club of Salisbury presented three local nonprofits with funding through its new 3-Point Initiative grant. The club raised more than $5,500 through its work in procuring sponsors for the tournament, and the Donnie Williams Foundation matched that amount, bringing the total awarded to more than $11,000.

In addition to the Governor’s Challenge, Wicomico County brings several other amateur sports events to the area on an annual basis. In Fiscal Year 2017, the County’s efforts in sports marketing are expected to generate an economic impact of more than $49 million.

Charest promoted at Avery Hall

Avery Hall Benefit Solutions has announced that Terri Charest has been promoted to account executive in the

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What is insurance to value?

Insurance to value is the relationship between the amount of coverage selected (typically listed as “Coverage A” or “Dwelling Coverage” on your policy declarations page) and the amount required to rebuild your home. Insuring your home for anything less than 100 percent insurance to value could mean you wouldn’t have enough coverage to replace your home in the event of a total loss.

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A home’s market value reflects current economic conditions, taxes, school districts, the value of the land and location, and other factors unrelated to

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Why is reconstruction more expensive than new construction?

New-home builders typically build many homes at once, and solicit bids from various sub-contractors to receive the best pricing.

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Terri, who has been an account manager since 2014, is a National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Certified Account Manager.

As an account Charest executive, Terri works with Delmarva businesses of all sizes helping them find benefit solutions, and improving employee retention by creating or enhancing their employee benefit packages.

Terri has been an Easton resident since 1995.

ships,” said Walter Moore, President and CEO of APPI Energy. “She is an integral part of our success and our future. As Vice President, Suzanne will continue to play a key role in the creation of enhanceHearn ments to our datadriven analytics, the strategic development of our operations systems, and the advancement of our energy supplier relationships.”

About APPI Energy APPI Energy provides data-driven procurement and integrated energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers in deregulated energy markets across the U.S. APPI Energy provides each customer a customized consulting experience including proprietary analytics of energy data, creation of energy supply solutions, coordination of energy management strategies, and superior customer service. The firm has earned the endorsement of 155 trade associations and chambers of commerce to reduce and manage electricity and natural gas costs for members on an ongoing basis.

Hearn promoted at APPI

Salisbury based energy consulting firm APPI Energy is pleased to announce the promotion of Suzanne Hearn to Vice President, Energy Markets and Procurement. Hearn joined the business in 2000.

“Suzanne has been instrumental in the development of and daily management of our pricing database, operations platform, and supplier relation-

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SCWC aims for better mental health center

By Maryland Capital Enterprises

In the summer of 2012, a few women sat in a living room and had an idea to create a better and more comfortable mental health center. The founders discussed that people deserved to have more than one option when seeking treatment. They took everything they liked and disliked from previous agencies they had worked at and discussed how to create a more comfortable experience for their clients.

In December 2012, Amy Ginnavan and Debra Dotson opened the offices of Seaside Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC (SCWC).

SCWC is a private mental health practice providing outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment to individuals, groups and families on the Eastern Shore of Delmarva. The therapists work with individuals ages 4 and up, families, couples and groups, and provide therapy for a wide range of disorders by offering a wide variety of specialties and therapeutic approaches.

“Our number one goal when opening the doors at Seaside Counseling was to make each individual comfortable enough to make progress in their treatment,” Amy said. When an individual walks into the office they are greeted by beautiful pictures and soft music.

Each of the six counseling offices includes low lighting, comfortable chairs and items to occupy client’s hands

while their minds are working, like stress balls, sand gardens and stuffed animals. They also offer non-traditional approaches to those who struggle with being comfortable in a therapy setting.

Options are walk and talk therapy and off-site therapy at the park or the beach.

SCWC also has a wellness room in their office that allows them to host community activities which include weekly Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, small scale continuing education classes, iRest Yoga Nidra and similar programs.

SCWC sought out Maryland Capital Enterprises to apply for funding.

“MCE has provided us with funding that allowed us to have working capital and expand our office space which has allowed us to bring on additional clinicians, serve more individuals and families, and help more professionals with their continuing education needs,” Amy said.

Amy and Debra believe the sky is the limit when it comes to the future of the business. SCWC is an approved sponsor for continuing education for social workers and other professionals on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and surrounding states. They have created an annual, multi-day conference in Ocean City each April that focuses on wellness for the helping professionals. They hope to continue to offer educational opportunities for professionals and exceptional mental health to the community.

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Leadership should be difficult

By Mary Ellen Carter, Express Employment Professionals

Leadership isn’t easy. People and employees who think being a leader means sitting in the corner office, taking three-hour lunches and spending afternoons on the golf course are sadly mistaken.

Leadership is difficult—and leadership should be difficult. Why? Because at its heart, being a leader is about bringing people together with a shared vision in order to achieve a goal or solve a problem. It’s about how leaders influence the daily lives of the people who work for them and how their decisions affect careers and outcomes.

A leader not only brings different personalities and employees together but also instills confidence in those differing personalities in order to bring about success. This is not an easy task.

The most difficult part of commanding is knowing what is really going on with the company, with individual employees and what the best solution is. That’s a daunting task for anyone.

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Humans often draw conclusions quickly and without awareness, which results in a skewed view of what is really going on.

What leaders think and say is usually perceived as truth, when it may not actually be. Solid managers have the difficult task of putting their personal interpretations aside, researching all options and deciding—even against their personal preferences—what the best course of action is.

Handling conflicts in a workplace is also a difficult, but necessary, task for leaders. Ideally, employees can work out problems between each other, but if they cannot, leaders must step in to resolve the conflict. Conflicts in the office can easily spiral out of control, leading to a toxic and unproductive work environment.

Handling conflicts or disciplining employees is not an easy task, nor should it be. Leaders are expected to use a firm, yet gentle, hand to help resolve problems and ease fears.

In addition to managing expectations, results and people, leaders are expected to be on top of the latest training and information. Professionals in an Continued on page 16

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authoritative role can’t wait for the next training session, but instead, must constantly learn, research and grow in order to effectively lead a team. Communication is also key in leading a team, even if it involves tough conversations on a daily basis.

While others go home at the end of the day and live their lives with families or on their own, leaders invest in their development by reading, watching and studying as often as possible.

Today’s leadership model has shifted toward servant leadership where leaders are expected to focus on the development of their employees. True leaders create more leaders.

This role is a tough one to balance.

On one hand, a leader must deliver results and make an impact on the suc-

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Baker named public works director

Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver has announced the appointment of Dallas Baker, P.E., as the director for the Department of Public Works.

Baker most recently served as the assistant district engineer, traffic, for the State Highway Administration, District 1, which encompasses Wicomico, Somerset, Dorchester and Worcester counties.

In addition, he served as the acting supervisory civil engineer for the City of Salisbury Public Works and as a staff engineer at Davis, Bowen & Friedel.

Baker earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering in 2000 from Virginia Tech. He is a professional engineer licensed in Maryland.

Bank of Delmarva promotions

Edward M. Thomas, president and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, has announced the promotions of Rena Bryant, Ashley Lucas Clevenger and Mona Mullinix.

Rena Bryant, who joined the bank Bryant in 2015 as accounting manager, was promoted to assistant cashier. Bryant graduated from the Forbes School of Business at Ashford University in 2016 with a bachelor of arts in finance and a minor in accounting.

Ashley Lucas Clevenger Clevenger, who joined the bank in 2006, was promoted to assistant cashier in the credit department. Clevenger graduated from Radford University with a bachelor of science in merchandising and business management. She is enrolled in her secMullinix ond year of Maryland Banking School.

Mona Mullinix, who joined the bank as a credit analyst, assistant cashier in 2015, was promoted to assistant vice president. Mullinix has been employed in the financial services industry for 25 years, working as a credit analyst, a loan administrator and an administrative assistant. She resides in Hebron with her husband Marty and daughter Emily.

Becker Morgan Group promotions

Becker Morgan Group is pleased to announce the following employees have

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Charles (Bucky) G. Dennig Jr., professional land surveyor, has been with the firm for 15 years and leads the surveying department in Salisbury. He has a bachelor of arts Dennig from Salisbury State University and holds a professional land surveying license in three states.

Christopher D. Duke, P.E., PTOE, LEED AP, is a civil engineer with over 10 years of experience and leads Becker Morgan Parsons Group’s new Newark office. He holds a bachelor of civil engineering from the University of Delaware and a master of science in civil engineering from Villanova University.

Jonathan S. Falkowski is a civil designer in the Dover office with 11 years of experience. He holds an associate of applied science in civil engineering technology from Delaware Technical Community College and a bachelor of applied science from the University of Delaware.

L. Mark Loudermilk, AIA, architect in the Wilmington, N.C. office earned a bachelor of architecture from the University of Tennessee and has 23 years of professional experience. He joined Becker Morgan Group five years ago.

Kevin W. Parsons, professional land surveyor, LEED AP, has been with the firm for 17 years working in the Salisbury civil department. He has a bachelor of science in management from Salisbury State University and 28 years of professional experience which includes drafting, design, and project management. Parsons is a professional land surveyor and obtained licensure to become a Maryland Forest Conservation Qualified Professional.

Burton joins Adams Radio Group

Adams Radio Group has named Paul Burton VP and GM for its Salisbury-Ocean City cluster.

Paul started his radio career in 1987 in Baltimore with WCBM-AM. Later, he served WBALBurton AM and Radio One. In 2002, he and his wife Wendy relocated to Ocean City.

Paul comes to Adams from Iheart Radio where he served as VP of sales in Salisbury.

Paul joined iHeart Media as an account executive and was promoted to

local sales manager shortly after. In 2015, he was named senior vice president of sales.

Veatch named airport manager

Dawn Veatch comes to the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport after having served as the senior director of government affairs in the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) from 2015 Veatch to 2017.

Prior to her work at AOPA, Dawn was the Federal Aviation Administration director of the Western Hemisphere Office and Office of International Affairs from 2009 to 2014.

Dawn has more than 25 years of experience in the FAA’s Flight Standards Service. Prior to becoming director of the Western Hemisphere Office, she served as the division manager for the Flight Standards Service-Southern Region.

Dawn is a pilot and a flight instructor with extensive experience. Prior to her FAA career, she served as pilotin-command of firefighting missions,

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personal pilot for two Secretaries of Interior, and provided high level secure transportation with the U.S. Secret Service.

Veatch holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate for single and multi-engine, single-engine sea, and a type rating in Douglas DC-9 airplanes. She also holds a flight instructor certificate for airplane single, multiengine and instrument rating.

Veatch is married to Raymond Veatch, a retired FAA Attorney, and has three daughters.

Thompson joins The Parker Group The Parker Group at Home Team Realty, Seaford, Del., has announced the addition of real estate agent Jennifer Thompson to their team.

“Jenn is exactly the sort of agent we want on our team Thompson - high-energy, sociable and growthoriented, with an incredible work ethic.

She has already hit the ground running,” said Dustin Parker, CEO of the real estate team.

A graduate of Boston College, Jenn

PAGE 18 has worked in education for over 20 years and is also a published writer and former business owner.

Jennifer has been a resident of Lewes for more than 15 years, where she resides with her husband Jim and sons Connor, Cameron and Brady.

Gillis named account manager

Avery Hall Benefit Solutions has announced that Marissa Gillis has been hired as an account manager in the Easton office. Marissa had been working with the Easton team’s individual/ Medicare division Gillis of Avery Hall Benefit Solutions since October.

Before relocating to Easton, Marissa handled bookkeeping and HR duties for a large hospitality group in Philadelphia, Pa., and worked in a medical office handling claims submissions with carriers.

She has been in the customer service industry for many years and has taken post secondary education courses in business management and accounting.

Winters joins LSLT

The Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) organization has partnered with AmeriCorps through the ShoreCorps/ PALS State program offered at Salisbury University, and has brought in Michelle Winters as a new Winters AmeriCorps service member.

Michelle comes to LSLT with four years of undergrad experience studying environmental studies and marketing management, where she gained knowledge about environmentalism and sus-

SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017 tainability.

Michelle joins LSLT in an AmeriCorps service member position. The position aims to further develop the pollinator certification program and implement pollinator gardens, develop native landscaping resources, coordinate pollinator festival and native plant celebration, and assist with efforts to develop Sturgis Park with environmentally friendly landscaping.

Michelle will spend time coordinating with Kady Everson, outreach and education manager, to help reach more people in the community and raise awareness about resource conservation.

ing technologist and graphic designer.

Prior to that, he was a graphic designer at Smoke Free Inc. in Owings Mills, and a graphic designer and 3D animator at LWRC International in Cambridge.

Zapf received his Zapf bachelor of fine arts degree in experimental animation from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

He is the son of Robert and Susan Zapf of Salisbury.

United Way welcomes intern

Shorebirds hire front office staff

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is pleased to announce the addition of a new Volunteer Center intern, Eleanor Brown, who has joined the United Way team thanks to a VolBrown unteer Generation Fund grant from the Maryland Governor’s Office on Service & Volunteerism.

Brown is a sophomore at Salisbury University, majoring in social work and political science. In her new position, she will be responsible for promoting United Way’s GET CONNECTED Volunteer Center, volunteer engagement, community outreach, and outcome tracking.

Zapf joins Wor-Wic

Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Robert L. Zapf of Salisbury as visual resources coordinator in the college’s marketing department.

Zapf has six years of experience in video production, photography and graphic design, most recently at PDRI in Arlington, Va., where he was a learn-

UNITED WAY DONATION - Perdue Farms associates presented a record $376,211.82 to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore during a presentation Wednesday, Feb. 15. The contribution includes a record donation of $241,211.82 by associates and a $125,000 contribution from The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. Perdue is the number one contributor to the 2016 United Way campaign.

Perdue associates have contributed more than $3.5 million to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore since 1994. This year’s contribution to the campaign is the largest in United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore history. Pictured from left: Dana Seiler, Wicomico County United Way campaign chair; Rick Nelson, board president, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore; Kathleen Momme, executive director, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore; Amy Wingate, Perdue campaign coordinator; Jennifer Cannon, Perdue campaign coordinator; Bryan Hurst, Perdue associate and United Way Board member; Kim Nechay, executive director, Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation; and Chairman Jim Perdue.

The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, have brought two more new staff members to their front office in preparation for the 2017 season.

This is in addition to the four added in the fall of 2016.

Kathy Damato has been brought on as the Shorebirds’ Community Relations Manager. In this position she will oversee the Shorebirds community programs including: Hit the Books, Summer Reading, Sherman Appearances, Donations and Silver Sluggers.

Prior to joining the team, Kathy worked for organizations including the Hartford Yard Goats, Buffalo Bills, Newark Pilots (PGCBL) and the Rochester Red Wings. A western New York native,

Damato graduated with a degree in Sport Management from St. John Fisher College. She thoroughly enjoys cheering for her favorite sports teams; the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers and Syracuse University. In her free time she enjoys hiking, swimming, volunteering & going to country music concerts.

Andrew Jewesak joins the Shorebirds as an Ticket Sales Account Executive. He will be hitting the phones selling ticket plans and group outings.

Andrew will also be in charge of booking school groups for the Shorebirds’ school day games. Jewesak graduated from Johnson & Wales University, North Miami campus with a degree in Professional Sports Management.

Andrew has worked in a variety of different sports atmospheres. He has done internships with the Tampa Yankees and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Soccer Club. Most recently, Andrew worked as an Account Executive for the Jacksonville Armada Soccer Club. Before that, he worked in the ticket sales department for the Orlando Predators Arena Football team.

“With the addition of Kathy and Andrew, we are now fully staffed and ready to move full speed ahead into the 2017 season,” said Chris Bitters, General Manager. “The new individuals we have added to the staff this year will certainly help us continue to grow as an organization and better serve our fans in the community.”

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Project Specialists provide one stop shop for home projects

By Rachel Farris

John Johnson and Ed Owens make up the Project Specialist team at the Seaford Lowe’s. Johnson heads the Interiors program, while Owens handles Exteriors. Interior projects range from kitchens and baths to plumbing and flooring, while Exteriors could be roofing and guttering, HVAC and generators, or fencing and Owens’ most-requested project, windows (just to name a few). Essentially, anything that needs a makeover in a home is in this team’s repertoire.

The Project Services department began as a pilot program that Lowe’s in Seaford participated in. Since then, the program proved so successful that they recently launched it in every location throughout the United States.

The Interiors sect has been around for about five years, while the Exteriors side is around seven years old. Johnson added that the Interiors side is more of an interdepartmental project, as it may involve plumbing, electrical, flooring, appliances, paint… a project can range all over the store. “It’s a one stop shop for the customer,” Johnson said.

Lowe’s also has dedicated contractors that the customer can choose to use if they do not have anyone in mind. All of their contractors go through an extensive vetting process, Johnson assured.

“Lowe’s doesn’t accept just anybody to be their contractors,” he continued. “For instance, I’ve been working with the one contractor now for almost three and half years that I’ve been in this position, and we’ve done hundreds of jobs. It’s something that we’re pretty proud of.”

Johnson will meet with the customer for a free consultation at the store and go over the program to make sure that it is a good fit for them. If they choose to move forward with it, then Johnson will go to their home with his general contractor. The contractor will take measurements, and ultimately guarantee those measurements, Johnson said. He

and the clients can discuss the project while in the home, which helps Johnson to better understand their needs.

“It actually gives me a much better idea of what kind of product they really want to select- the level of cabinetry, the countertops, the finish of the floors, those types of things,” he explained. He then takes that information and comes up with a bill of materials and adds that to the labor scope that the contractor presents. This total is then given to the customer, in order to discuss financing and what parts of the project the customer may want to do themselves.

“We’re in a very do-it-yourself area around Seaford, and sometimes they’re very well-practiced, very experienced do-it-yourselfers,” he added, so a client may want to do all of the demo, or the electric, etc. They can then balance the project with the numbers.

Owens is able to handle things a little differently- namely, everything can be done right out of the customers’ homes, and they do not have to go back into the store at all to complete the project. “We’ll do a contract right there at the house, get the financial information they’ll need for the sale, and I’ll come back to the store and put the sale through,” Owens said.

“One advantage form the interior side of things is people aren’t wandering around the store looking for somebody to help them,” Johnson added.

“I can take them right to the very best Specialist in flooring, or in appliances, or in plumbing, and they get the help that they need right away. I can coordinate all of those types of things, and actually enjoy it. We have a very solid team here in the store who are very accomplished themselves.”

Owens confirmed this, adding that he has one installer in millwork that has been with Lowe’s for 15 years. Owens and Johnson have worked together on projects involving both interior and exterior, which is what they like to do, Owens explained, so that the customer

Ed Owens, left, and John Johnson make up the Project Specialist team in the Seaford Lowe’s location. Photo by Rachel Farris

can find everything they need in one spot and “be satisfied on both ends of the spectrum.”

Johnson and Owens are more than accomplished and qualified to lead the projects as well. The pair started within a week of each other in Lowe’s Project Services four years ago, but they’ve both been in the trade for most of their adult lives. Owens was an architectural designer and then had his own construction company. “So what the installers do for me at Lowe’s, I’ve been there myself and done that as well,” he said. Johnson was a second generation carpenter before running his own business as a General Contractor. “So it set me up perfectly to walk into this job because this is actually what I was doing for 25 years. Except that once the contract’s sold, I don’t have to put on a tool belt now,” Johnson joked. “It helps working with [the contractors] because we’re talking their language, and at the same time we can turn around and we can translate that to customers.”

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Sports SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017

Quinn, Socci take different journeys before arriving at Super Bowl LI

By Mike McClure

A pair of former Salisbury residents took part in Super Bowl LI last month in Houston, Tx. Each had been there before, including at the same time (Super Bowl XLIX in 2015) but their journeys to get to the Super Bowl and to hold their current positions are quite different. Salisbury University grad Dan Quinn, head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, worked his way up as an assistant coach in college and pro ball before reaching the big game twice as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks before making the trip with the Falcons this year. Former Delmarva Shorebirds radio announcer Bob Socci worked in Minor League baseball for over 20 years before being hired as the New England Patriots radio announcer.

This was his second time calling the Super Bowl in four seasons with the Patriots.

“I’ve gotten the notes and the well wishes from Pat Lamboni, even Mike Vienna and coach (Sherman) Wood,” Quinn said of the support he has received from current and past members of his alma mater. “A number of the guys have left notes or messages and it’s totally appreciated. So much of my foundation as a competitor was during that time. I got to watch other coaches coach who were terrific in that time and that helped me become the coach (that I am). I knew that was what I wanted to do, but seeing so many coaches in different sports and different areas was a big factor and it’s great to still keep up with people that were there then and are

still there now.”

The 1994 Salisbury (State) grad has appeared in three of the last four Super Bowls, winning one title with the Seahawks. But it wasn’t an immediate rise from playing Division III football to the NFL. Quinn was a defensive lineman for the Sea Gulls from 1990-93 after playing high school football in Morristown, N.J. He started all four years at Salisbury and also took part in track and field. A two-time football team captain and a captain of the track and field team his senior year, Quinn was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1994.

“I’ve been following DQ around wherever he’s been. I’ve been following (his team) as well,” said Salisbury University grad John Alessandrini.

Alessandrini grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and is a Redskins fan, but he also has been rooting for whatever team his former teammate has coached. They played together for three seasons, lining up on opposite ends on Tuesdays for starters vs. starters, with Quinn lining up on the defensive line and Alessandrini taking part with his fellow offensive linemen.

“He was always an intense athlete and he always got after it,” Alessandrini said. “He was definitely more mature than the rest of us. He was a leader, even back then.”

Alessandrini, who worked for the Fruitland police department for three years out of high school before joining the Wicomico Sheriff’s Department in 1999, made a trip to Atlanta with other former teammates two years ago and

Former Delmarva Shorebirds announcer Bob Socci, now the voice of the New England Patriots, poses for photo during his time in Houston, site of Super Bowl LI. Socci has now called two Super Bowls. Submitted photo

met up with Quinn, who took them on a tour of the stadium. This season the group met him in Philadelphia.

John and his wife, who got a nursing job out of college, stayed in the area after college. “It’s a great place to raise a family and no traffic like you have in D.C.,” said Alessandrini, who attends a couple Salisbury University games each season. He said Quinn wanted to be a high school coach, but other opportunities opened up for him.

Quinn coached at William and Mary after graduating from Salisbury University and went on to coach at Virginia Military Institute in 1995, where he worked with the team’s defensive lines.

Shown is the 1993 Salisbury University football team. Atlanta Falcons head coach and 1994 Salisbury grad Dan Quinn (99) is shown in the first row while teammate John Alessandrini (71) is in the next to last row. Submitted photo

Dan coached the defensive line at Hofstra from 1996-99 before also becoming the defensive coordinator at the school in 2000. In 2001, he broke into the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers (2001-04), Miami Dolphins (2005-06), and New York Jets (2007-08) before joining the Seahawks as assistant coach and defensive line coach in 2009. He went to the University of Florida to work as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach of the Gators before returning to Seattle as the defensive coordinator for two seasons. In 2015, he was hired as the Falcons head coach.

Quinn brought him a style of “brotherhood” which he carried forward from his days as a Sea Gull. “A big factor of why we’re here is when you’re good in the locker room first, and you build that connection with one another, when you get out on the field that same connection takes place,” Quinn said prior to this year’s Super Bowl. “Often times it might be a look, or a hand signal that a guy can make to one another.”

One thing is clear, he and his wife had a lot of current and former members of the Salisbury University family behind them when the Falcons met the Patriots.

“It means quite a bit to both Stacey and I. My wife also went there and was an athletic trainer there,” said Quinn.

“It meant a lot just knowing that we have some of those old friends and long-time connections. They’ve been supporters of us and at a number of different spots.”

“I think they have al the pieces in the right place. They’re going to con-

SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017 tinue to do good things down there,” Alessandrini added.

The Voice of the Patriots- Quinn graduated from Salisbury University two years prior to Socci’s arrival as the Shorebirds announcer, but he remembers many of the same former Salisbury University staff members that Quinn does from his time there, including Vienna (the former SU athletic director) and former SU information director Paul Ohanian.

“It’s really cool to see that region have such a prominent representative (Quinn) in the Super Bowl,” said Socci.

“I think it’s great for Salisbury. There are a lot of great people there.”

Socci remembers the bus rides he took from Charleston, W.V. to Charleston S.C. as a member of the Shorebirds.

For over 20 years the former Shorebirds announcer went on many trips like that with various Minor League teams.

“It’s still hard to believe. It’s been an amazing experience,” Socci said of his four years of calling Patriots games.

“It’s been everything I could have envisioned and more. It’s been a great opportunity for my family and I.” Socci was hired by the Patriots as their radio play-by-play announcer in 2013. During that time he has called two Super Bowls and four AFC championship games.

Prior to this year’s Super Bowl, in which the Patriots rallied from a 25 point deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons, Bob thought New England’s 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in 2014 was the most exciting game he had called. In that game Malcolm Butler made a game saving interception in the final seconds of the contest.

“I thought that game and that experience could not be topped,” said Socci.

In this year’s big game, the Patriots trailed the Falcons, 28-3, in the third quarter.

“At 28-3 I started to resolve myself to the fact that the Patriots were not going to come back and win,” Socci said. “At that point as a broadcaster you’re starting to think it’s not going to happen. You try to have a product that you’re going to be proud of, you try not to let your emotions get to you.”

The Patriots put up the first points of the second half and still trailed by double digits, but for Socci, the rhythm of the game had changed. “From that point on the whole complexion changed for me,” said Socci, who remembered that the San Francisco 49ers almost came back from a large deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.

The rest, as they say, is history.

The Patriots tied things up and sent the game into overtime, for the first time in Super Bowl history, giving quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick, and team owner Robert Kraft their fifth Super Bowl title.

“To go back a couple week’s late, it’s still surreal to me, still hard to believe,” Socci said. “People are still reliving it.”

For Patriot fans, winning the Super Bowl was sweet revenge after the

SU grad and Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn received the Salute to Service Award, presented by USAA, during Super Bowl week. The award was created to acknowledge the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support members of the military community.

Quinn hosts a “Military Day” at training camp and 20 military members at each Falcons home game throughout the season. Submitted photo

NFL suspended Brady for the first four games of the season. “I think this one, as Robert Kraft said, ‘is the sweetest’,” Socci added.

Socci called Minor League baseball for 22 years, starting in 1991. The native of Auburn, N.Y. worked for a number of teams during those years including the Peoria Chiefs, Frederick Keys, Albequerque Isotopes, Norfolk Tides, Pawtucket Red Sox, and the Shorebirds.

He said he enjoyed seeing players advance go to the Big Leagues and also enjoyed meeting members of community he worked in.

Socci called games for the Shorebirds from 1996-98, including the South Atlantic League championship series in 1996, when the team was affiliated with the Montreal Expos, and the championship team in 1997 (with players from the Baltimore Orioles farm system).

“I have a lot of great memories from those days,” said Socci.

He remembers calling Sussex Tech (Del.) football games from a cell phone, attending a banquet at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford (Del.) with then Sen. Joe Biden speaking and Seaford natives Delino and Tish DeShields as the main guests.

He also said he met a lot of fans through the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame, located at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.

Bob now lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He says calling two Super Bowls have been icing on the cake for a great overall experience of calling games for the Patriots and their passionate fans.

“Even if I didn’t call a Super Bowl, just to call four seasons in the NFL, every mile was worth it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he said. “The cool thing about being in two Super Bowls, I’ve been able to reconnect with so many people in my past through my experiences. You hear from people that you got to know from all the stops along the way. That’s one of the best parts of the Super Bowl experience.”

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STAR TEAM PHOTO OF THE MONTH- Shown (l to r) is the Delmar JV boys’ basketball team: top- Teshawn Dennard, Isaiah Kane, Isaiah Lewis, Kyle Dickerson, D.J. McGriff, Nijuer Gaines; bottom- Troy Condon, Mitchell Harris, Tekwon Dennard, and Ryan Baston. Photo by Landstone Photography Send your team photos to mmcclure@mspublications.com. Please include the first and last names of everyone in the photo.

Registration open for Junior Girls Softball

Registration is open for Wicomico County Recreation’s Junior Girls Softball, which offers six leagues for girls ages 4-18.The divisions are Li’l Miss TBall (age 6 and under), Ponytail (8 and under), Pre-Minor (10 and under), Minor (12 and under), Major I (14 and under) and Major II (18 and under).

Seasons start April 22 and continue through June. The Li’l Miss T-Ball program is held at WinterPlace Park, while the other divisions are held at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and other county fields.

Registration is $30 per player for the Li’l Miss, Ponytail and Pre-Minor leagues and $35 per player for the Minor, Major I and Major II leagues. A $5 late fee is added beginning April 1for the Li’l Miss league and beginning March 1 for all other leagues.

Team fees are $225 for the Ponytail, Pre-Minor and Minor leagues and $250 for the Major I and Major II leagues.

Registration for Junior Girls Softball is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and online atwww.

WicomicoRecandParks.org. Contact Brian Workman at 410-548-4900, ext. 105, or email bworkman@wicomicocounty.org.

Registration open for new FUNdamental Soccer program

Registration is open for Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ new FUNdamental Soccer program for boys and girls ages 7-10.

As part of the six-week training program, players will learn soccer in a nurturing, fun environment. Youth will take part in specialized, age-appropriate drills and games designed to develop the players’ individual skills.

Led by Wicomico Recreation and Parks’ youth soccer coordinator, each practice will consist of 30 minutes of skill development followed by two 15-minute pool-play small-sided games. An individualized scoring system will be used to track players’ development.

The program runs from April 1-May 13 (off April 15) on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. at Cedarhurst Park.

Registration is $25 per player and includes a soccer ball. Registration is open through March 24; add a $5 late fee after March 17.

The program is in search of parents and/or volunteers to help manage drills and games as volunteer development coaches. A general knowledge of soccer is preferred but not required. The volunteer development coaches must be able to physically demonstrate soccer skills and coordinate small groups of kids.

Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org.

Contact Allen Swiger at 410-548-4900, ext. 108, or email aswiger@wicomicocounty.org.

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SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017

Salisbury University sports notes

Salisbury University track and field senior Meghan McGowan and junior Zach Schmelz earned recognition from the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) recognition for their performances at the Patriot Games at George Mason University.

McGowan captured a first-place finish, one of the Sea Gulls’ two wins on the afternoon, in the high jump. She cleared the bar at a height of 5’ 7.75” which proved to be a new school record. Competing in just two meets this season McGowan has earned top-two finishes in both, placing second at the Christopher Newport University Holiday Open in early December.

Schmelz capped off a great day earning three top-10 finishes. In the 200-meter dash he finished just fractions of a second off the top three finishers placing fourth with a time of 22.92 seconds. Schmelz captured his second fourth place finish of the afternoon in the 400-meter dash crossing the finish line in a time of 50.54 seconds.

Schmelz helped the 4x400-relay team earn the Sea Gulls second win of the day. The team finished the race in a time of 3:23.41 to earn the win.

Junior Matthew Adedeji earned conference recognition for his performance at the Vince Brown Invitational over the weekend.

Adedeji not only captured a victory but also broke a school record in the triple jump. Adedeji’s jump of 46’ 7.25” earned the Sea Gulls their second win of the day overall and only win on the men’s side. His jump broke the record previously held by Zack White by 1.25 inches. It also currently ranks second in the CAC and 13th overall in NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field this season.

Adedeji would also earn a top finish in the high jump finishing in a tie for fifth. He cleared the bar at a height of 6’ .75” to earn the top-five finish.

Women’s basketball- Salisbury University women’s basketball senior Lauren Rothfeld was named the CAC Player of the Week. It marks the second time Rothfeld has been named the Player of the Week this season.

Rothfeld averaged a double-double last week via 19.5 points per game and 12 rebounds per game. She also averaged four steals per game while shooting 60.7 percent from the field (17-of-28).

The Gulls opened up their 2-0 week with a win over Wesley College where Rothfeld went for 21 points and 12 rebounds. She followed that up with an 18-point, 12-rebound performance against York College of Pennsylvania.

Head coach Kelly Lewandowski picked up her 100th career victory with a big Capital Athletic Conference victory over York College of Pennsylvania, beating the Spartans 63-55.

Men’s basketball- The Salisbury University men’s basketball team claimed a 77-72 Capital Athletic Conference win against visiting York College of Pennsylvania at Maggs Physical Activities Center. The win

came on a day when senior Justin Witmer joined classmate Gordon Jeterin the 1,000-point club, and junior Terray Quickley scored a career-high 23 points.

Witmer entered the day needing just one point to hit 1,000 for his career, becoming the 32nd player in program history to reach the milestone. Witmer took a feed in the right corner from Jeter and buried a three to the delight of the more than 700 in attendance.

Senior Wyatt Smith earned the Capital Athletic Conference’s Player of the Week award. This is the second award this season for Smith, who previously was named the Player of the Week on Dec. 5.

In a pair of CAC victories, Smith averaged a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. He scored 19 points to go with 11 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season against Penn State University-Harrisburg, while also notching three blocks and a pair of assists. Against Southern Virginia University, the senior scored 17 and pulled in nine rebounds.

Swimming- At the 2017 Capital Athletic Conference swimming championships, the Salisbury University swimming teams had seven members named All-CAC performers for their efforts at St. Mary’s College of Maryland from Feb. 19-21.

Sophomore Peter Moyer made a huge splash at this year’s championships, earning his first individual career first team All-CAC nod in the 500 yard freestyle. Moyer also collected two individual second team All-CAC nods in the 200 yard freestyle and again in the 1650 yard freestyle where he set a new school record on day two, recording a time of 16:16.60, good enough for a NCAA “B” qualifying time. Over the course of the weekend, Moyer set two new school records, the 500-yard freestyle (which had not been won by a Sea Gull at championships since Brendan Roddy won it in 2001) on day two and the 1650-yard freestyle on day three.

Moyer, alongside fellow teammates Okan Eyigor, Conor Johnston, and Jake Blazer earned a second team All-CAC for Salisbury in the 400 yard freestyle relay, coming in second on the final day of championships.

Senior Eyigor was the other individual men’s swimmer for the Sea Gulls to earn All-CAC honors. Eyigor collected two second team All-CAC honors for his performances in the 100 yard and 200 yard backstroke. On day one of the championship’s Eyigor broke his first school record of the weekend in

the 200-yard butterfly when he touched the wall at 1:56.44. On the following day Eyigor set another record during his second place finish for the 100 yard backstroke, earning a time of 51.34 seconds. This year’s accolades marks Eyigor’s fifth All-CAC award of his career.

Eyigor ended his senior championship weekend alongside Stephen Arcidiacono, Jake Blazer, and Tyler Maggio as they brought home Salisbury’s second Second-Team All-CAC award, coming in second in the 400 yard medley relay, posting a time of 3:09.98.

The women were honored with one individual All-CAC performer in Victoria Radcliffe. In the 100 yard IM, Radcliffe touched the wall second and set a new school record on day three of the finals as she recorded a time of 1:01.18, earning herself the second team honor.

The award marks Radcliffe’s second second team All-CAC award of her career for the Sea Gulls.

Cross country-The Salisbury University men’s and women’s cross country teams each earned recognition from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) in both the team and individual categories.

Individually, five runners earned recognition from the USTFCCCA as some of the top student-athletes in the nation.

On the men’s side Connor Hesselbirg, Billy Kirk, Conner Masteran, and Malcolm Milton were recognized while Alison Schwartz was the lone representative from the women’s side.

In total, there were 664 studentathletes (374 women, 290 men) who earned All-Academic mention from the USTFCCCA in NCAA Division III. In order to be named USTFCCA AllAcademic, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher and finish in the top-25 percent at their respective regional.

Both teams also were recognized as

they were named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic team list of honorees.

They were two of 389 teams that were named All-Academic Teams by the USTFCCCA. Of those 389 teams, 216 were women’s and 173 were men’s.

To be considered for this award a team must have competed and complied a team score at an NCAA Regional Meet. It must also hold a minimum team GPA of 3.10 on a 4.0 scale.

Baseball- Salisbury University baseball senior pitcher Jeff Oster earned conference recognition as the CAC Pitcher of the Week. Oster helped the Sea Gulls get off to a 2-0 start for the 2017 season. On Sunday, February 12, Oster made his first start of the season against Virginia Wesleyan College. He turned in a solid performance going six innings pitched, allowing just three earned runs and giving up four hits while striking out five batters, facing 24 throughout the game. Salisbury would rally for a 4-3 victory in the game.

Boys’ lacrosse- Salisbury University men’s lacrosse seniors Carson Kalama and Andrew Ternahan picked up both the offensive and defensive players of the week in the Capital Athletic Conference.

Kalama was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Week after starting the team’s first three games with nine goals and three assists. Kalama scored the game-winning goal in two of the Gulls’ games and scored his nine goals on just 20 shots (45 percent). The Bel Air, Md. native also added eight groundballs and three caused turnovers to start the season.

Ternahan produced on both ends of the field for Salisbury to pick up his Defensive Player of the Week nod with team-leading marks in groundballs (15) and caused turnovers (six).

On the offensive end, Ternahan has one point in each game this season to sit at three assists going into the team’s next contest.

Registration open for four adult softball leagues

Gather some friends, show off softball skills and have fun as part of a Wicomico Recreation & Parks adult softball team. There will be five leagues this spring, including two new leagues: Coed Incredi-Softball and Women’s Fast Pitch.

Registration is open now for the Men’s, Coed, Coed Incredi-Softball and Women’s Fast Pitch leagues, which are for ages 16 and older.

The Coed Softball League runs from April to June and games will be played on Friday evenings at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex. The program fees for this slow pitch league are $325 league fees plus $33 per player or $755 for a team.

Coed Incredi-Softball will run from April to June and this social league will use an Incrediball, a soft softball. Games will be played on Sunday afternoons and evenings at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and Billy Gene Jackson Sr. Park as needed. The program fees are $300 league fees plus $30 per player or $675 for a team.

The Men’s Softball League will run from March to June on Monday through Thursday evenings at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex. Men’s teams will play two regular-season games per week, followed by a playoff tournament. The program fees for this slow pitch league are $500 league fees plus $45 per player or $1,125 for a team.

Late registration for the men’s slow pitch league runs from March 6-10, and late registration for the coed programs runs from March 13-17.

The Women’s Fast Pitch Softball program will run from May to July and games will be played Wednesday evenings at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and other county facilities as needed. The program fee is $900 for a team and the registration deadline is May 5, with a late fee starting May 1.

Registration for the Men’s Over 45 Modified League will open March 13.

Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office

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U.S. 13 Dragway celebrates 53rd season at annual awards banquet There’s no place like home held true on Saturday, Jan. 28 as the competitors and fans of the U.S. 13 Dragway in Delmar returned in force to the “Town too Big for One State” for their 2016 Awards Banquet held at the Delmar Volunteer Fire Company. Headlining the 53rd annual awards were the 2016 IHRA track champions which included: Mike Jones in Top ET; Tim Foskey, Jr in Mod ET; Harvey Powell in the Outten Brother’s Pro Bike; Kody Mariner in Street ET; Keith Riddle in Jr Dragster 1; Jacob Bowie and Alexis Truitt in Jr. Dragster 2 (tie) and Adam Adams in the 302 Top 10 List. A total of $15,215 in cash plus contingencies were awarded to the drivers.

Mike Jones of Salisbury earned his first track championship under the IHRA banner in Top ET with his consistent dragster. Jones would edge former champion Frank Lecates of Salisbury by just 11 points earning 661 points to Lecates’s 650. The win was worth $1,400. Bill Groton of Seaford had his best finish in the points in many seasons driving his popular ’66 Pontiacc GTO to 515 points.

Rounding out the top five were Tommy Ketterman with 498 and Ben Parks with 470.

The top 14 drivers received trophies and awards with included; 6. Jamie Russell, 371; 7. Vernon Russeull, 367; 8. Chris Wigfall, 361; 9. Brooks Moore, 355; 10. Horace Willey, 341; 12. Christian Walsen, 326; 13. Doug Milner, 319 and 14. Bobby Insley, 291. Trophies were presented by Pepsi Bottling Ventures of Salisbury.

Cliff Foskey, Jr. of Rhodesdale, Md. continued to be the car and driver to beat in Top ET as he successfully defended his 2015 title. Foskey, Jr. in his ’84 Mustang, was always in or around the final round and dominated the division with 949 points and received $1,000. Daryl Beauchamp of Princess Anne had a very successful year in his ’78 Camaro to finish in second with 718 points while Chad Thurman of Seaford had his best run to date in his ’69 Camaro finishing in third with 605. Rounding out the top five were Humphrey Maddox, Jr. in fourth with 535 and Ben Garnett in fifth with 512.

Sixth through fourteenth were: 6. Chelsea Williams, 502; 7. Jim Williams, 438; 8. Crystal Hudson, 427; 9. Marcus Wongus, 422; 10. Ernis Fisher, 403; 11.

Brian Riebert, Jr., 373; 12. Vincent Wade, 360; 13, John Henderson, 315 and 14.

Ronnie Bishop, 299. Trophies were presented by The Cheswold Connection.

The Outten Brothers Pro Bike division crowned a first-time champion as Harvey Powell of Felton rode his Suzuki to his first title with 837 points collecting $600. Nine-time champion James Farmer of Milford finished in the second spot on his Hayabusa with 545 and Marquise Blake of Frankford finished in third with 384 points on his GSXR 1000. John Bartkovich came on strong late in the season to finish in fourth on his ’10 Honda and Peter Mahoney rounded out the award winners in fifth with 323 points on his Suzuke. Trophies were presented

by Outten Brothers.

The top four finishers In Street ET received awards. Taking his first championship in his rookie year in the class was Kody Mariner of Salisbury. Mariner earned 591 points behind the wheel of his ’78 Malibu and earned $350. Second went to Michael Jefferson of Parsonsburg. In his ’74 Nova with 567 points and third went to former champion Gary Stickles of Delmar in his ’78 Fairmont with 371. Ronn Carey finished of Dagsboro in the fourth spot driving his ’97 Chevy S-10 and earning 323 points.

Keith Riddle of Millsboro earned his first championship in Jr Dragster 1 with 576 points. Caitlyn Hooper of Hurlock came on strong in the late season to take second with 518 ponts and Nyck Shirkey of Ridgely, Md. rounded out the top three with 405. Finishing fourth through 10th were: 4. Ethan Hubbard, 397; 5. Nicholas Bowie, 380; 6. Carter Foskey, 369; 7. Reese Hales, 270; 8. Cody Drummond, 235; 9. Zach Shirkey, 232 and Cole Foskey, 206. Trophies were presented to the top 10 by Drummond Race Cars.

Jacob Bowie of Greensboro, Md. successfully defended his 2014 and 2015 championships in Jr. Dragster 2 however, he was not alone in winning this year’s title as Alexis Truitt of Parsonsburg battled right down to the final race to end the season in a tie for the championship as both she and Bowie earned an identical total of 395 points. Third went to Brett Holston of Felton with 363 points.

Rounding out the top eight were; 4. Hope Clarke, 352; 5. Dacia Powell, 251; 6.

Morgan Larkin, 212; 7. Tyler Powell, 173 and 8. Vance Usiilton, 76. Trophies were presented by Drummond Race Cars.

The top 10 drivers in the “302 List” were also recognized and received awards. Adam Adams topped the list with Danny Clark second and Tommy Lynch third. Papi Guzman finished in the fourth spot and Mark Cathell rounded out the top five. Finishing sixth through tenth were 6. Lewis Jones, 7 Chuck Wayne, 8. Joe Unruh, 9. Vincent Oddo and 10. Justin Abbott. Awards were presented by Courtesy Chevrolet.

All division winners received championship jackets from Insinger Performance and “Gold Cards” for free admission in 2017 from the U.S. 13 Dragway.

The U.S. 13 Dragway would like to thank the following sponsors for helping make 2016 a success: The Cheswold Ford Connection; Courtesy Chevrolet of Salisbury; Drummond Race Cars; GFS Marketplace; Insinger Performance, Inc.; The Metal Shop; NAPA Auto Parts of Delmarva; Outten Brothers of Salisbury; Pepsi Bottling of Salisbury and Why Not Travel, Carolyn Parsons.

Tune & Test Days will start in early March. Check on www.delawareracing. com for the season schedule.

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There are fishing opportunities in March The Great Outdoors

In early February some area meteorologists predicted we are in for a late spring. As I write this, nothing could be further from the truth. As we enter the final week of February, daytime temperatures are flirting with the 70’s mark, daffodils are emerging from their winter rest and even some flowering trees are beginning to bloom. The meteorologist may be proven to be right – we may very well slip back into winter – but as of now enjoy this early spring and go fishing!

Despite our warm weather it is still early to target rockfish, besides they don’t come into season until April. However, there is still an abundance of fishing opportunities out there. Principally I’m writing about perch – white and yellow.

When the waters of the Bay cool during the late fall and early winter, perch leave the Bay to spend the frigid months in the Bay’s protected tributaries. While there, they school tightly and spend most of the time in deep holes. However, as soon as there is a significant increase in the water temperature perch start moving to the shallows in preparation of spawning.

On these rare days when the air temperature is in the 70’s and the water temperature has increased a few degrees, perch begin to roam the flats in search of a meal. They are not evenly distributed over the length of the tributary and that is where the fun begins. Anglers can anchor adjacent to a large shallow flat and wait until a school of hungry perch happens by or try casting repeatedly to the shore as they drift or power along with an electric trolling motor.

Shown is a nice catch of white perch.

Sitting anglers often choose blood worms or minnows, while casting fishermen prefer throwing plastic grubs, small Spinnerbaits or even jigs. In either case, once one fish has been caught there is usually a large school accompanying it.

Once a school has been located and your livewell is full you can then head home and begin filleting these prized gems. Perch fillet easily and once done they can be coated with any of the prepared breaded coatings or – as I prefer – dropped into boiling water for two minutes before plunging them into ice water. Once cooled, we serve them with a spicy cocktail sauce and we refer to them as poor man’s shrimp. Delicious!

February and March are great months to jump into your boat and catch a few fish. If for nothing else, it allows you to shake out the wrinkles of being landlocked over the winter months.

ACADEMIC SQUAD- Eight Worcester Prep varsity field hockey players were named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National Academic Squad (l to r): Ronnie Ferrell (Selbyville), Ava Schwartz (Salisbury), Regan Lingo (Rehoboth Beach), Eva Parks (Onancock), head field hockey coach Katie Oxenreider, Kathleen Emche (Berlin), Macayla Costleigh (Dewey Beach), Leigh Lingo (Rehoboth Beach), and Hope Sens (Salisbury). Submitted photo

Eight Worcester Prep players named to NFHCA National Academic Squad The Keith Waldman–Optimal Performance Associates/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has named eight Worcester Prep Varsity Field Hockey players to their National Academic Squad, of which two were also recognized as Scholars of Distinction. The following student/athletes honored include: Macayla Costleigh, Kathleen Emche, Ronnie Ferrell, Leigh Lingo, Regan Lingo*, Eva Parks, Ava Schwartz*, and Hope Sens. The National Academic Squad program recognizes high school seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or the equivalent through the first quarter of the 2016-17 school year. Seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0 or the equivalent through the first quarter of the 2016-17 school year have been recognized as Scholars of Distinction (*).

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SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017

Chester Davis notches 500th career coaching win

By Mike McClure

Chester Davis didn’t always know that teaching and coaching was his destiny, but he later figured it out with the help of a teacher/neighbor who would later give him his first high school coaching job. After 36 years with five different programs, Davis has reached the 500 win plateau.

“It’s been a long road, uphill sometimes. We’ve had some lean years in those 36 years but we’ve also had some really good years,” said Davis. “The man upstairs has blessed us with good kids.”

Davis achieved a landmark win with each program he coached, though he didn’t mark his 100th (Laurel) and 200th (Seaford) wins. He reached 300 wins at Epworth Christian and 400 win at Seaford Christian (10 years ago) before reaching 500 wins in Sussex Tech’s road win over Smyrna on Jan. 24.

“It (500) came into view when I got the 400th win,” Davis said. After he left Seaford Christian, Davis helped out with the sixth-eighth grade girls basketball team at Epworth Christian. He interviewed for the Sussex Tech position and didn’t get it, however, the position opened up again a year later and he decided to reapply.

“It was nice. It couldn’t have been a better crew to get it with,” said Davis, who calls this year’s team one of the most dedicated group of players he’s ever coached. The Ravens entered this week with a 12-5 mark.

“It’s the camaraderie and having good kids who really work hard and understand that you’re trying to make them better and learn the lessons of life,” Davis said of coaching. But in high school Chester was looking at being a veterinarian instead of a teacher and coach.

During his junior year at Wicomico High School, his guidance counselor told him it would take six years of medical school and six years as a vet assistant before he could open his own place as a veterinarian.

Lloyd Harrington, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Salisbury Middle School (and Chester’s neighbor) saw that he was upset and asked what was wrong. At the time, Davis was coaching football and basketball at the Salvation Army. Harrington encouraged him to pursue teaching and coaching.

Following college at Salisbury University, Chester taught fifth grade at North Salisbury for six years, but the principal of the school wouldn’t let him coach high school sports. Harrington, who was serving as the principal of Laurel High in 1968, offered Davis a teaching and coaching position. Davis stayed at Laurel for 23 years, including three years in which he taught at Laurel and coached at Seaford, and served as the school’s athletic director from 1993-2000.

Davis thought he was done coaching following the 1972 season in which the

Chester Davis

boys’ JV team went 0-19 (Davis said he made too may changes to the team’s offense throughout the season). He said that he wouldn’t coach again, but he received a note in his mailbox saying he was going to be the girls’ middle school coach the next season.

After his experience with the boys’ team, he thought it was a joke. Principal Ralph Dodson told him that the school wound’t have a team without a coach.

Davis and the JV girls’ team went 11-1 in his first season at the helm. He was promoted to varsity coach by Bill Pugh the following year.

“The girls have the desire to learn, the boys already know how to play,” Davis said of his preference to coach girls’ basketball over boys’ basketball.

“I owe him (Pugh) a lot of credit, he was a great guy.”

Davis also credits Herb Shupard for teaching him that basketball is a game of fundamentals and skill development and not brain surgery.

Over the years Davis has had a number of assistant coaches including: Bruce Smart, Wayne Price, Jim Wearden, Vince Evans, Charlie Johnson, and Linda Budd, many of whom went on to coach basketball and other sports at Laurel and other schools.

“I’ve had good assistants, I’ve been fortunate,” said Davis.”Hopefully I left a little bit of knowledge with them.”

Current assistant coaches Justin Davis (his son), James Gschwandtner, and John Street have been coaching with Chester for the past 18 years. Nikki Meredith (six years) and Julia Tovar (five years) joined his staff after playing for him at Seaford Christian.

Davis is marking his final season as the Ravens’ head coach. He is hoping to become an assistant coach with his son taking over as head coach. Chester said Justin plans out the practices and has been doing the brunt of the coaching for the past three years.

“It’s his time. I could stay two or three more years and he could do the brunt of the coaching. Hopefully Tech understands what they have here,” Davis said. “The Sussex Tech administration is very supportive. The parents have been great.”

Throughout his coaching career, Davis’ family has been right there supporting him and his players. His wife and daughter are involved with the team as well.

“They’re strong supporters of the girls. It makes a difference knowing your family’s behind you,” said Davis.

Shown (l to r) is the Worcester Prep varsity boys’ soccer team: first row- Henry Taboh (Fruitland), Cooper Richins (Berlin), Ryan Cronin (Selbyville); second row- Seth Lewis (Onancock), Luke Buas (Ocean City), Aiden Mullins (Dagsboro), Michael Curtis (Bethany Beach), Flynn Mullins (Dagsboro), Cole Berry (Bishopville); third row- Owen Tunis (Berlin), Will Todd (Salisbury), Owen Nally (Ocean View), Porter Bunting (Ocean City); fourth row- head coach Terry Underkoffler, Patrick Petrera (Salisbury), Tate Shockley (Ocean City), Brenner Maull (Salisbury), Tucker Brown (Rehoboth Beach), Colin Miller (Berlin), coach Steve Ball; back row- Aria ZiaShakeri (Berlin), Ross Deckmann (Milton), Brendan Miller (Berlin), Adam Pizza (Ocean City), Max Bisaha (Bishopville), Sam Cantello (Berlin). Submitted photo

Shown (l to r) is the Worcester Prep varsity girls’ soccer team: first row- Emily Copeland; second row- Madison Bescak (Ocean Pines), Maggie Coutu (Willards), Stormy McGuiness (Rehoboth Beach), Karlie Southcomb (Ocean City), Olivia Bescak (Ocean Pines), Julie Talbert (Allen); third row- coach Tony D’Antonio, Madison VanOrden (Berlin), Alannah Curtis (Greenbackville), Saylar McGuiness (Rehoboth Beach), Cameron Langeler (Salisbury), Anchita Batra (Rehoboth Beach), head coach Carol Hartnett; fourth row- Audrey Sterns (Berlin), Kaylee Dickson (Salisbury), Quinn McColgan (Millsboro), Mesa Cammack (Milton), Kendall Holmes (Bishopville), Sammy Wolpin (Bishopville). Not pictured: Delaney Abercrombie (Salisbury), Gracie Gardner (Salisbury), Melissa Laws (Berlin), Sarah Savage (Bishopville), and Remy Trader (Berlin). Submitted photo

Varsity boys’ and girls’ soccer teams win NSCAA team academic awards Excelling on and off the field, the Worcester Prep Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Teams both received the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom during the academic year. The boys’ team was one of only 138 boys’ teams selected and the girls’ team was one of only 251 teams selected throughout the United States to receive the award. To qualify, the team must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 for the entire academic year. This marks the fifth consecutive year for the WPS boys’ team and fourth consecutive year for the girls’ team to win the award.

SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017

St. Paddy’s Tea

The historic Meredith House c. 1760 will be the location of a traditional Irish tea on Friday, March 17 from noon to 2 p.m. This beautiful setting will be transformed into Wooley’s Publick House and costumed servers will entertain and wait on guests. This fully interactive event will leave visitors full of good Irish cheer.

A full menu of customary savories and sweets will be offered as well as several different teas and drinks. Not to be confused with an English tea, this is more of a family style, pub meal.

Always important to an Irish gathering, music will play an important part of this day’s offering.

Reservations are required as space is limited.

Cost is $25 for Dorchester County Historical Society members and guests and $35 per person for nonmembers.

The event will be held at 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge. For more information or to reserve space, call 410228-7953 or email dchs@verizon.net.

Send us your news: Email news and photos to the Salisbury Star: mmcclure@mspublications.com.

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CHILDREN’S CONCERT - The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra at Salisbury University (SSO) performs its annual Children’s Concert, “Really Inventive Stuff,” 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. Directed by Dr. Jeffrey Schoyen, the show includes a fully staged, vaudeville-inspired performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. In addition, The Professor, a whimsical Austrian sound scientist, seeks the audience’s help in finding (and ultimately becoming) the missing instrument needed to complete the orchestra’s performance of Leopold Mozart’s The Toy Symphony.

Admission is $10, $5 for students age 13 and up, free for children 12 and under with an adult. Tickets are available online at www.SalisburySymphonyOrchestra.org and at the Guerrieri University Center Information Desk.

For more information, call 410-543-8366 or email Tammy Kilgore, SSO manager, at twkilgore@salisbury.edu.

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Historical Society breakfast

The Allen Historical Society will have a March breakfast on Saturday, March 11 from 7:30 to 10 a.m., at the Allen Community Hall, 26575 Collins Wharf Rd., Allen. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under six.

Menu includes French toast casserole, sausage, bacon, eggs, fruit and beverage.

Proceeds go toward the restoration of the Huffington/Pollitt house, the future home of our museum. For more information, call John Culp at 410-5462043, or email oldjay@aol.com.

Addiction awareness art competition United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, in partnership with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney Office and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, has announced the 2nd Annual Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition.

The contest is open to middle and high school students in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Students must create a piece of art that expresses how drug addiction affects them personally. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is providing cash prizes generated from seized drug money and a United Way grant for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mentions in each county.

“We are continually working on getting resources to help the addicted, but our best hope is to reach the youth, to get them to understand the dangers of using and abusing prescription opiates and how abusing pills is a pathway to heroin use,” says Wicomico County State’s Attorney, Ella Disharoon.

Official rules for the contest can be found online at www.unitedway4us. org. Deadline for submission is April 1, and winning artwork will be displayed at an awards reception at Downtown Salisbury 3rd Friday on May 19.

Learn birding economics

Join President of the American Bird Association, Jeff Gordon, on Friday, March 10, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Ward Museum for an afternoon of citizen science and birding economics with Assistant Salisbury University Professor of Economics and Finance, Sonja Kolstoe, as she shares the findings of her research about the role of bird biodiversity in the economic impact of birding.

This event will begin with an open format workshop in which attendees can learn and get help with using the online citizen science tool, eBird, including how to upload life lists in XL format.

This event is free to the public. For more information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 110 or email wardeducation@salisbury.edu.

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Celtic Tea at Poplar Hill

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Poplar Hill Mansion at our Celtic Tea on Thursday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m.

Mickey Justice and Mike O’Loughlin will play acoustic Irish music. The menu will feature creamy broccoli soup, assorted savories (corned beef sandwiches, meat and onion bridies, colcannon bites, and cucumber sandwiches), homemade Irish soda scones with clotted cream and jam, assorted desserts (chocolate stout cupcakes, apple oatmeal cookies, and lemon mint cheesecake bites), and Irish breakfast tea.

Cost is $22 per person and everyone has a chance to win door prizes. RSVP early as seats are very limited. All proceeds go towards the preservation of Poplar Hill Mansion. Call 410-7491776 or email curator@poplarhillmansion.org for more information or to RSVP.

Feature Friday performance

Salisbury University’s Feature Fridays downtown Salisbury lecture and performance series continues with blues musicians Chris and Grayson English on March 24.

All presentations in the series are held at The Brick Room, 116 N. Division St. The evening begins with a networking session at 5:30 p.m. followed by a performance by the father-son duo from 6-7 p.m.

Sponsored by the Whaley Family Foundation and SU’s Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning (CELL), admission is free and the public is invited (must be 21 to enter). Charges apply for food and drinks.

For more information, call 410-5466090 or visit www.salisbury.edu/cell.

Foster grandparents needed

SHORE UP! Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting low- to moderate-income senior citizens ages 55 and older to work with children/youth in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties.

Foster Grandparents work with children/youth in their community, often in schools, serving as mentors, role models and friends, while receiving a tax-free stipend. Call 410-749-1142, ext. 354, for more information.

Delmarva Hand Dance Club

Delmarva Hand Dance Club meets every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at the Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City.

Enjoy dancing as seen on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Buddy Deane and Milt Grant shows. Do the Jitterbug, Swing, Cha-Cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Cost is a $5 donation per

person which supports local veterans.

Elk members and their guests are welcome. For more information, email dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, call 302-200-3262 or visit delmarvahanddancing.com.

www.543arts.org.

Read Across America event

Salisbury University’s Multicultural Student Services Office hosts its annual Multicultural Leadership Summit for students 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center.

The event provides an opportunity for high school students to learn about the college application process and for college students to refine their leadership skills. A series of university curriculum workshops and a series of workshops for high school students, in cooperation with Wicomico County Public Schools, will be offered.

For more information and registration, call 410-548-4503.

The Salisbury Jaycees hosts its 10th annual Read Across America event 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Wicomico Public Library in downtown Salisbury.

The event features local celebrities reading their favorite children’s books, as well as coloring activities and visits from the Cat in the Hat and Saul the Salisbury Jaycees Bear. The first 75 children in attendance receive a free book, courtesy of the Eastern Shore Reading Council.

All children in attendance will be entered into a door prize drawing for Dr. Seuss character stuffed animals.

Children also will have the opportunity to tour a fire truck from the Salisbury Fire Department.

Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, visit www.salisburyjc.com.

Nonprofit Resource Day

Hazel Teachers’ Scholarship

Multicultural Leadership Summit

The Community Foundation will host the 10th Annual Nonprofit Resource Day on Thursday, March 16, at the Eastern Shore Nonprofit Support Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $30 and lunch is included.

Training for this year’s program will focus on how nonprofit employers will need to cope with new governmental regulations. Unlike for profit businesses, nonprofits are not able to pass on increased cost created by regulations. The full-day workshop will also provide an overview of the Affordable Healthcare Act Health Credit, which nonprofits may be eligible to claim if they provide healthcare to their employees.

Expert presenters include Nancy Hall of 501cSolutions and attorney Deb Jung.

For more information, call 410742-9911 or visit www.cfes.org/events to register. Space is limited to one attendee per organization.

Film Society presents ‘Phoenix’

The Salisbury Film Society (SFS) presents the period drama Phoenix 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in Fulton Hall 111.

Phoenix follows Nelly, a WWII Holocaust survivor who is left disfigured and in search of her husband Johnny.

She finds him in a cabaret club called Phoenix and becomes suspicious that he betrayed her to the Nazis. Nelly is split between pursuing a new life in Palestine and attempting to recover her marriage in postwar Berlin.

Dr. Diana Wagner of SU’s Education Specialties department leads a discussion following the screening.

Season tickets are $9, $8 for SWAC members, free for college and university students with ID. For more information, call 410-543-ARTS (2787) or visit

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is accepting applications for the 2017 Hazel Minority Teachers’ Scholarship Award. The application deadline is April 1. Scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded.

Eligible minority residents in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties who are interested in pursuing a teaching career, have demonstrated financial need, community involvement, academic achievement and extracurricular activities, are urged to apply.

Scholarship information and how to access scholarship guidelines and application forms can be found by visiting www.cfes.org.

Delmarva Toastmasters anniversary

Delmarva Toastmasters (www.delmarvatoastmasters.com) will mark its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, March 8, with an Open House at 6 p.m. at Delmarva Power, 2530 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury.

Members of the public are invited to learn more about Toastmasters or may attend the event by calling Michael Hoy at 410-860-6586 or Keith Campbell at 302-981-0404.

Since 2007, the Delmarva Toastmasters has helped people become better speakers and leaders. The club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Trombone Day at SU

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra acting principal trombonist Weston Sprott is the guest performer during the third annual Salisbury University/University of Maryland Eastern Shore Trombone Day on Tuesday, March 7.

He performs with others from SU, UMES and the surrounding community

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at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall.

Sprott has toured as a soloist throughout the U.S., Europe, South Africa and Asia, including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall. He is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in classical music.

Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 410548-5588 or visit www.salisbury.edu.

Drop-In Art Saturdays

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, presents Drop-In Art Saturdays, a free family art program held on the third Saturday of each month between 10 a.m. and noon.

Join museum educators as they help families create projects related to the museum’s collections and exhibits. Return each month for a new project and theme.

Regular museum admission charges apply for entrance to the galleries. For more information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 110 or email wardeducation@salisbury.edu.

Women’s Day conference at SU

Salisbury University hosts its inaugural International Women’s Day conference, “Hearing Women’s Voices,” from 2-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in the Worcester Room of the Commons. The event is part of a global celebration and call to action on the rights of women and girls.

The conference includes a reception and discussion.

Sponsored by the SU Women’s Forum and Office of Institutional Equity, admission is free and the public is invited. Advance RSVP is required. For a list of speakers and topics and to register, visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/ programs/rsvp.

For more information, call 410-5436426 or email equity@salisbury.edu.

Women’s history month presentation

In celebration of women’s history month, Dr. Sam Scott, lead organizer of the 1 Year to Empowerment group aimed at boosting the self-esteem of local teenage girls, will give a presentation on Tuesday, March 14, at 5 p.m., in Room 103 of Fulton-Owen Hall at Wor-Wic Community College on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury.

The 1 Year to Empowerment Program is a year-long program designed to enable teenage girls on the Eastern Shore to make healthy choices, trusting friendships and attainable goals.

For more information, call 410-5728711.

Hall to speak at Rotary meeting

The Rotary Club of Salisbury is pleased to welcome to its Thursday, March 2 meeting Chris Hall for his presentation “Transforming the ‘H’ in Hospital,” a look ahead at the Peninsula Regional Health System’s future plans for refining and redesigning healthcare both on the campus and across the Peninsula.

TIM KENNARD RIVER RUN - The 14th Annual Tim Kennard River Run will take place on Sunday morning, March 5, at Salisbury University. The run/walk honors the anniversary of the death of Tim Kennard, 48, who fought a battle with kidney cancer before passing away on March 4, 2004. Kennard requested an annual run/walk be held to benefit children and animals. Nearly 500 runners and walkers participated in 2016 (pictured). This year, proceeds will benefit Coastal Hospice, specifically for pediatric cases and programs for grieving children who have lost a sibling or parent to cancer; the Salisbury Horizons Student Enrichment Program that provides support, education and hope to children from economically disadvantaged families; and Coalition of Caring, a fund for animals in need.

On the day before the River Run — Saturday, March 4 — Rob’s Run for Kids for children ages 2-10 and other festivities will be held at EVO Public House in Salisbury. More information and registration is available at timkennard.org.

Hall, a Rotarian with the Wicomico Rotary Club, is the vice president/chief business officer over Strategy & Business Development for the Peninsula Regional Health System.

Prior to joining the Health System, Hall worked for Adventist HealthCare (AHC) in Rockville since 1992. At AHC, he led the strategic planning, market research and regulatory functions.

The Rotary Club of Salisbury meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Rotary Scout and Community Center at 1715 Riverside Drive, Salisbury. To learn more about the Rotary Club, visit the club’s website at www.rotarysalisbury. org.

St. Paddy’s Day run/walk

Register now for MAC Incorporated’s 18th Annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/2-Mile Walk, to be held Saturday, March 18, at the Salisbury Elks Lodge.

The scenic course will wind through the Salisbury Zoo and Park.

Check in and late registration will begin at 2 p.m.; the run/walk will step off at 3 p.m. Cost is $25 for walkers; $25 for runners in advance and $35 the day of the race. Overall awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers; awards also will be presented to the top three finishers in the various age divisions. New this year

will be prizes awarded to the top three walkers.

An awards party following the race is free to participants; guests can attend the after-party for $5, $15 for families of three or more, and children under age 5 will be admitted free. The party will feature food, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and auction.

All proceeds support MAC Incorporated programs and services for family members, caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

For race information, call 410-7420505, ext. 118; email cfr@macinc.org; or visit www.macinc.org/st-paddys-5k. html.

Study abroad experiences shared

Salisbury University environmental studies students will inaugurate this spring’s SU Environmental Studies Colloquium Series with a discussion of their study abroad experiences from the past year at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Perdue Hall’s Bennett Family Auditorium.

Upcoming presentations in the series include: Wednesday, March 15: “Green Infrastructure and Sustainability: The Weaver Bird Arboretum and Apiary in Africa,” Conway Hall Room 153 - Dr. Fulbert Namwamba from SU’s Geography and Geosciences and Environmen-

tal Studies departments shares examples of the importance of green infrastructure in rural landscapes from recent restoration efforts on a farm in Kenya.

Wednesday, April 12: “Landscape Simplification and Pollinators: Can We Design Agricultural Systems that Maintain Ecosystem Services?,” Perdue Hall, Bennett Family Auditorium, 5:30 p.m. – Dr. Claudio Gratton of the University of Wisconsin’s Entomology Department discusses how increasing demands for food and fuel have led to the removal of natural and semi-natural agricultural landscapes and an increase in monocultures of annual crops.

Admission is free and the public is invited.

WSW hosts Pink Ribbon Bingo

Women Supporting Women (WSW) will host the 16th Annual Pink Ribbon Bingo at the Salisbury Moose Lodge on Thursday, March 9.

Doors will open at 5 p.m., and games will begin at 6:30. Prizes will be overflowing with Pampered Chef and Thirty One goodies.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Other activities include a refreshment sale, 50/50 raffle, and two special games. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted.

For more information or tickets, call WSW at 410-548-7880.

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Schwartz named finalist

Worcester Preparatory School senior, Ava Schwartz of Salisbury, has been named a finalist in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. As a finalist, she is eligible to receive Schwartz a National Merit Scholarship which will be awarded in April.

National Merit Finalist status places students in the top one percent of those taking the test.

Academic Commons wins award

Salisbury University’s Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons has been named the winner of the Maryland chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) prestigious 2016 Wintergreen Award for Excellence in Green Building in the Education category.

The Academic Commons has many unique features. One is a “green roof” featuring low-growing plants that act as a collection and filtration system and provide an interior cooling effect.

Materials were sourced locally when possible. The large sun screen covering much of the building’s exterior facing campus, for example, was built by Crystal Steel in Delmar, Del. It reduces fuel use and subsequent emissions.

The national organization has granted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for nine buildings on campus, including Conway Hall, the first new construction project on the Eastern Shore to receive the designation, in 2008.

Dorman named to honor roll

Scott Dorman of Salisbury is one of 129 Stevenson University studentathletes named to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) 2016 Fall Academic Honor Roll.

To be named to the honor roll, a student must compete in a varsity level sport while maintaining a GPA of at least 3.20 on a 4.0 scale.

Provost Allen to retire from SU

Dr. Diane Allen, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Salisbury University, will retire at the end of this fiscal year, June 30.

“Since her arrival in 2009, Dr. Allen has been a strong partner as together we have further advanced the academic profile of Salisbury University,” said President Janet Dudley-Eshbach. “Provost Allen has led key initiatives such as the establishment of an Advising Center and Honors College, the creation

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of the Nationally Competitive Fellowships Office, and growth in STEM and graduate enrollments, and online course offerings.

Allen has devoted her life to public education and Allen was honored for her work with the Outstanding Alumna Award from her alma mater, the University of Memphis. Her doctoral and master’s degrees are from Oklahoma State University, and her career began as a public school teacher in North Carolina and Oklahoma.

A champion of campus service, she endowed the Terry D. Allen Scholarship for Military Veterans or Active Military Persons in memory of her late husband, who gave much to SU; the Diane D. Allen Scholarship for students in the Ed.D. program; and the Allen Faculty Conference Room in the new Guerrieri Academic Commons.

Allen said she has been considering retirement for some time: “I cannot ignore the desire to be closer to my sons and my granddaughters.” She also wants to become more involved in political advocacy surrounding public education at all levels.

Semifinalists named for TOY

Twenty-five educators from Wicomico County Public Schools have been named semifinalists for 2017 Wicomico Teacher of the Year, for 2017-2018.

These semifinalists will now go through an extensive judging process that will end in the new Teacher of the Year being named Thursday, March 23.

The annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Banquet, with more than 200 guests including dozens of outstanding teachers (semifinalists, nominees, and former Teachers of the Year) and supporters from schools and the community, will be held at the Commons at Salisbury University beginning at 6 p.m.

The banquet will also feature student musicians, an address by outgoing Wicomico Teacher of the Year and Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist Christy Briggs of Bennett Middle School, and the honoring of a new Friend of Education. Four finalists – one for each school level – will be announced, and from among those four finalists the new Wicomico Teacher of the Year will be named.

Semifinalists include: Beaver Run Elementary: Valerie Folsom, 2nd grade; Bennett Middle: Kari Thomas, math; Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Danielle Thompson, kindergarten; Choices

Academy: Devin Smith, math; Delmar Elementary: Heather Jackson, special education; East Salisbury Elementary: Shannon Hurley-Wilson, special education; Fruitland Intermediate: Jessie Brown, special education; Fruitland Primary: Phoebe Horsman, 2nd grade; Glen Avenue Elementary: Lorianne Menzel, media specialist; James M. Bennett High: Laurie Davies, English; Mardela Middle and High: Cathy Ramey, history; North Salisbury Elementary: Sarah Burton, orchestra; Northwestern Elementary: Charles Echard, 4th grade; Parkside High: Kevin Zaczkiewicz, band; Pemberton Elementary: Arnetta Thomas, 5th grade; Pinehurst Elementary: Jennifer Hill, adaptive physical education; Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Lindsay McCauley, physical education; Prince Street Elementary: Christen Tacka, intervention; Salisbury Middle: Chris Agoglia, health education; Westside Intermediate: Alexis Willing, 5th grade; Westside Primary: Erin Matthews, 1st grade; Wicomico Early Learning Center: Freda Morris, prekindergarten; Wicomico High: Lillian Hoffman, band; Wicomico Middle: Alison Wysocki, English language arts; Willards Elementary: Cristin EuriceGeorge, 2nd grade.

Area students receive degrees

At the 149th commencement ceremonies at Frostburg State University in December, the following area residents were among the nearly 550 total candidates for degrees. They include: Julieanna Broadwater of Salisbury, who received a bachelor of science in mathematics; Blake Grudzien of Salisbury, who received a bachelor of science in mass communication; and Thomas Kraemer of Salisbury, who received a bachelor of science in information technology.

Students named to dean’s list

The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2016 semester. They include: Celina Deal, Fruitland; Melissa Dix, Salisbury, 4.0 GPA; Blake Grudzien, Salisbury; Eric Otis, Salisbury, 4.0 GPA; Allyson Price, Parsonsburg, 4.0 GPA; Raheem Ramsey, Salisbury; Jenna Ruffo, Salisbury; Jacob Stephens, Salisbury; Rosemary Wehberg, Salisbury.

To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

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Conference, Events Highlight Women’s History Month at SU By: Dr. Kara French Fulton Public Humanities Committee and Dr. Elsie Walker SU Women’s Forum Chair Salisbury University celebrates Women’s History Month in March with a thought-provoking series of activities and talks, including a commemoration of International Women’s Day. Activities begin with a screening of the PBS American Experience episode Dolley Madison 5 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Fulton Hall Room 111. A roundtable discussion and reception follow. Panelists include Drs. Dean Kotlowski and Kara French of SU’s History Department. They discuss the progression of women as political actors from the age of Madison to the present.

SU’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture hosts a reception for the exhibit “When Communities Come Together: African American Education on the Eastern Shore” 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

Featuring profiles on local educators including Portia Lovett Bird, Josephine Clark Anderson and Jeannette Pinkett Chipman, the exhibit is in the first-floor lobby of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons.

Premilla Nadasen, visiting associate professor of history at Barnard College, keynotes the series 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri Student Union. The author of the book Welfare Warriors: The Welfare Rights Movement in the United States, she discusses the efforts of women who are doubly marginalized due to their class or employment to organize to win greater sociopolitical recognition and a voice in the workplace.

The series is sponsored by the Fulton Public Humanities Committee. For more information call 410-543-6450 or visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu.

A special event this year celebrates International Women’s Day at SU. The University hosts the conference “Hearing Women’s Voices” 2-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 8, in the Worcester Room of the Commons.

The conference is part of a global celebration and call to action on the rights of women and girls. Speakers and topics include: • 2:05 p.m.: SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach – “Have We Truly Broken Through the ‘Glass Ceiling’?”

• 2:20 p.m.: Dr. Grace Clement, Philosophy – “Is that a Promise or a Threat? The Meanings of Feminism”

• 2:35 p.m.: Dr. Diane Illig, Sociology – “Expanding the Circle – Bringing our Trans*sisters In” • 2:50 p.m.: Dr. Eileen Gilheany, Social Work – “Macro Social Work: Empowering Women to Change and Improve Their Communities” • 3:05 p.m.: Dr. Kara French, History – “The Feminist Classroom: Teaching Activism Through Civic Engagement” • 3:20 p.m.: Dr. Elsie Walker, English – “Seeing Women’s Images, Hearing Their Voices: Applying Feminist Film Theory in the Classroom and Beyond” • 3:35 p.m.: Dr. James Burton, Communication Arts – “Countering the Masculine Bias of Serialized Television” • 3:50 p.m.: Tara Gladden, SU Art Galleries – “Evening the Score: Representing Women in Contemporary Art” • 4:05 p.m.: Elizabeth Kauffman, SU Art Galleries – “Ten Steps (Not to Take) to Be a Successful Female Artist” • 4:20 p.m.: Dr. Victoria Pass, Art – “Research in Fashion and Visual Culture as a Feminist Practice” • 4:35 p.m.: Mou Chakraborty, SU Libraries – “Being a Woman from India and America” • 4:50 p.m.: Dr. Louise Detwiler, Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies – “Shocking My Mother: Re-membering Memory” Mary Angela Baker, director of SU’s new Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning, moderates. A reception and discussion follow. Join us for a few of the presentations or for the whole afternoon!

The conference is sponsored by the SU Women’s Forum and Office of Institutional Equity. Advance RSVP is required. To register, visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/programs/rsvp.

Admission to all of this year’s events, including the conference, is free and the public is invited. We hope to see you there!

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RIBBON CUTTING - An official ribbon cutting ceremony took place recently at The Salisbury School following the completion of the construction of a solar field. Ultra Solar and Wind Solutions LLC, an Ocean City-based authorized Sunpower commercial dealer, completed the installation of a large ground-mount solar array comprised of 900 Sunpower 435-watt solar panels. The 391.5 kilowatts produced by the project will be enough to cover 100 percent of the electricity used on The Salisbury School’s campus, which has sparked a new phrase in and around the halls of the school that gives a slight nod to the school’s mascot and this new project: “Dragon Charged and Solar Powered.” In addition, the Sunpower by Ultra solar project comes with an educational component for the students. The Sunpower Horizons program is one of the industry’s most comprehensive and substantive STEM-based education program and will be offered to TSS students.

“With the Sunpower Horizons program, we are helping to spark curiosity about science, technology, engineering and math in these students while, at the same time, delivering clean and renewable energy via the world’s most reliable, efficient and powerful solar panels,” said Michael Panco, co-owner of Ultra Solar and Wind Solutions LLC. “With this system, The Salisbury School can save a substantial amount of money each year that they would normally allocate to the utility company and now, they can spend it on educating the young minds of tomorrow.”

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Students named to dean’s list

Amanda Goslee of Sharptown, and Rebecca McIntyre of Salisbury, were named to the dean’s list at Delaware Valley University for the fall 2016 semester.

Delaware Valley University is an independent, comprehensive university located in Doylestown, Pa.

Gutierrez named to dean’s list Robert Gutierrez of Salisbury, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Hofstra University near New York City, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5.

Students named to dean’s list

Alexander Batton, Mardela Springs; Elaina Messiter, Quantico; and Gail Rabasca, Salisbury, have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Loyola University Maryland.

A student must achieve a minimum GPA of at least 3.500 for the term with a minimum of 15 credits.

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Healthcare scholarships offered

Students studying healthcare may be eligible for a scholarship if they graduated from a public or private high school in Wicomico County.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is now accepting applications for two scholarships tailored to studies in healthcare: the 2017 Dr. Alfred and Ruth Beattie Healthcare Careers Scholarship (up to $2,000) and the 2017 Naleppa Family Scholarship (up to $500). The deadline to apply for each scholarship is April 1.

Scholarship guidelines and application forms can be found by visiting the Community Foundation’s website at www. cfes.org.

Zockoll interns for Drum Creative

Luke Zockoll, a senior graphic design major at Bob Jones University, serves as an intern for Drum Creative, a web de-

Polynice named to dean’s list

Cindy Polynice of Salisbury has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Stevenson University.

Students who earn the dean’s list honor carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a grade point average of a 3.50 or better.

William T. Bounds of Salisbury has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at The University of Alabama. Samantha Lynn Ennis, also of Salisbury, was named to the president’s list.

Students named to the dean’s list achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above and students named to the president’s list received all A’s or a 4.0 GPA.

John B. Evans of Salisbury has been named to the dean’s list at Clemson University for the fall 2016 semester. Evans is majoring in construction science and management.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

Ranked No. 23 among national public universities, Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university that maintains a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.

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Buss came to SU from Oklahoma City University in 2013. Since then, he has cultivated partnerships between the city, its businesses and organizations, and the Honors College. Students have become more connected with the city thanks to his efforts said Ethan Wilson, who presented the award on behalf of sponsor Kuhn’s Jewelers.

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Emily Nelson, of Delmar, Md., has enrolled at James Madison University (JMU) for the spring 2017 semester. Her selected major is history.

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Hazel named honorary chair

Community leader and businessman Morgan Hazel is serving as honorary chair for MAC’s 18th annual St. Paddy’s Day 5k Run/2Mile Walk, “Racing for a Reason,� set for Saturday, March 18.

Hazel A certified health fitness specialist and co-owner of Fixer Upper Fitness on Riverside Drive in Salisbury, Hazel plans to participate in the 5K, which begins at the Salisbury Elks Lodge. The scenic course will wind through the Salisbury Zoo and Park.

Check in and late registration will begin at 2 p.m.; the run/walk will step off at 3 p.m.

The cost is $25 for walkers; $25 for runners in advance and $35 the day of the race. All proceeds will support MAC Incorporated programs and services for family members, caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

For race information, call 410-7420505, ext. 118; email cfr@macinc.org; or visit www.macinc.org/st-paddys-5k. html.

Health organizations receive grants

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently awarded Help Your Neighbor Fund grants to two lower Eastern Shore health organizations to assist in the cost of treatment of chronic illnesses for families who are in critical financial need.

Grants of $1,000 were awarded to the Atlantic General Hospital in Worcester County to support cancer patient care and to Deer’s Head Hospital Center in Salisbury to provide financial help for patients undergoing kidney dialysis.

The Help Your Neighbor Fund was initiated by the Community Foundation in response to an increasing need for assistance required by local families and individuals who have been impacted by the economy and overwhelmed traditional assistance programs.

Grant applications are encouraged from nonprofit organizations serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. To support the CFES Help Your Neighbor Fund, visit www.cfes. org or call 410-742-9911.

Leonard accepts CEO position

The Peninsula Regional Health System (PRHS) Board of Directors and the Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) Board of Trustees are pleased to formally announce, following a nationwide search and interview process, that Steven E. Leonard has accepted the position of president/CEO designate for

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the health system and the medical center. He will succeed Dr. Peggy Naleppa, who is retiring after a 15 year career with PRHS and PRMC, the last eight years as its president/CEO. Leonard, the current vice president Leonard of Operations Optimization and Innovation at PRMC, will work closely with Dr. Naleppa between now and Jan. 4, 2018, on an executive leadership succession plan. “Steve is exceptionally credentialed and rose to the top of an equally exceptional field of over 200 candidates who applied for the position,� said Monty Sayler, chairman, Peninsula Regional Health System Board of Directors and Peninsula Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees.

Leonard has been with Peninsula Regional since 2003. Previously, he was both the director and executive director of Operational Performance Improvement at PRMC. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in management and finance and has a master of business administration degree from Salisbury University. Leonard is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in organizational leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a research focus on leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Leonard and his wife Kim reside in Snow Hill with their children, Riley, Raiden and Ronan.

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In addition to successfully graduating highly qualified registered nurses, SU also is preparing more nurse educators and leaders. SU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program graduated its inaugural cohort of eight students in May 2015; it started in 2012 as SU’s first doctorate.

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Peninsula Home Care (PHC) and Peninsula Regional Medical Center are expanding their relationship in order to provide patients with an easier transition when it’s time to head home from the hospital. To that end, PHC has been named a “PRMC Preferred Provider� for home care, assuring patients that they will have access to a skilled nursing and therapy team at home that can provide the same level of expertise as the healthcare team who cared for them in the hospital. “Bringing two leading healthcare providers together makes the choice less stressful for patients, and allows them to be confident they are receiving expert care as they continue to recover at home,� said Dr. Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, FACHE, president/CEO, Peninsula Regional Health System and Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Peninsula Home Care, which has

Salisbury University nursing students have done it again.

Based on recent data from the Maryland Board of Nursing, SU has the highest 10-year average pass rate of all University System of Maryland institutions on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). With pass rates increasing (to over 92 percent) for the fourth consecutive year in 2015-16, SU topped all BS and BSN-granting programs in the state. “Salisbury University has outstanding nursing faculty who are committed to helping students achieve successful outcomes in their field,� said Dr. Karen Olmstead, dean of the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology. “This licensure examination is an important measure of the quality of our

PHC, PRMC expand relationship

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Every patient is different, and nurses who can assess their individual needs can make a tremendous difference. Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Heather Patchett, RN, is an excellent example of this, and for her Patchett outstanding care, she has earned the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Patchett was caring for a long-term patient usually found roaming the halls with an assigned staff member. She could rarely be enticed to stay in her room – until one night, when Patchett found a solution. Said a nursing supervisor who nominated her: “I thought it was strange that the patient was not out and about. When I inquired with the nursing staff of the patient’s whereabouts, I was told that the patient was ‘in her room with her baby.’ They shared with me that Heather Patchett, RN had bought her a baby doll and brought it in that evening to help her with her agitation. On this evening the patient had gone from roaming the halls

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Hospice volunteers recognized

Shown is an example of the fall-resistance program, Otago, which is now being offered by Peninsula Home Care.

Peninsula Home Care is first in Region to offer Otago program Young or old - everyone has fallen down before. For older adults, it isn’t always easy to get back up and brush it off. They can have serious consequences like a hip fracture or head trauma that can ultimately lead to a trip to the hospital or an early nursing home admission.

While the odds of falling increase with age, research shows that older adults who participate in prevention programs reduce their likelihood of falling.

“Patients are afraid of falling and afraid to tell their health care providers when they have fallen,” said Nancy Bagwell, area director of operations, Peninsula Home Care. “It is our job to be proactive and prevent as many falls as possible.”

Peninsula Home Care is partnering with MAC Incorporated under a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living through the Department of Health and Human Services to train physical therapists in an evidencebased fall-prevention program called Otago. The Otago Exercise Program, developed and tested by the New Zealand Falls Prevention Research Group, is recognized by the CDC and has been measured to reduce the rate of falls by 35 to 40 percent.

The rationale behind Otago is that while muscle strength, flexibility, balance and reaction time are risk factors for falls, they can easily be improved.

The program includes 17 different exercises aimed at improving strength and balance for patients. Sample exercises prescribed three times a week include: Sit to Stand; Knee Bends; Backwards Walking; Toe Walk.

The program is broken down into different stages over a one year period.

The initial evaluation and exercise prescription is done by a physical therapist followed by five to six visits from a PT over eight weeks to evaluate and individually progress the program. Upon completion, the physical therapist will discharge the patient to a self-management program with optional monthly phone calls and optional PT visits at six, nine and 12 months. Within the self-management program the individual is expected to perform a standard set of balance and strength exercises three times a week independently. A walking program is also assigned to be done three times a week (for up to 30 minutes).

“Peninsula Home Care is our go-to partner,” said Sue Lachenmayr, Programs Director, Living Well Center of Excellence, MAC Incorporated.

served the region for more than three decades, provides skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as nurse’s aides. Patients have 24-hour access to Peninsula Home Care support.

ultrasound testing for carotid artery blockage and abdominal aortic aneurysm, and ankle-brachial index tests for peripheral artery disease. The screenings are for individuals who exhibit at least three prominent risk factors or one symptom.

Those currently under a physician’s care for vascular or arterial health issues and those who have participated in this screening in the past are not eligible to participate.

If you are 55 or older, call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at 410-543-7123 to find out if you qualify for the free vascular screenings and to reserve a date and time.

Free vascular screenings

The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will sponsor free vascular screenings for people 55 or older in March, by appointment. Screenings will be performed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required.

The free screenings will include

Two long-time Coastal Hospice volunteers - Kevin Hughes and Ellen Lowe - are recipients of the 2017 Jefferson Awards.

Coastal Hospice volunteer Kevin Hughes received his award at a surprise ceremony at his place of employment, Sysco in Pocomoke City. Hughes has a lifetime of volunteering for his church and community, giving 135 volunteer hours last year to Coastal Hospice and thousands of hours since he began volunteering for the non-profit in 2007.

His interest in caring for the sick began when several family members became ill, and he was their caregiver.

Hughes says he likes serving others and bringing smiles to their faces and also spreading the word about hospice.

Hughes is a regular at the hospice’s inpatient facility, Coastal Hospice at the Lake at Deer’s Head Hospital in Salisbury, volunteering there almost every Thursday evening. He spends his time with patients and their families plus helps staff with inventory and other administrative duties.

Coastal Hospice volunteer Ellen Lowe was surprised with her Jefferson Award at the church that nominated her, Asbury United Methodist in Sharptown, where she preaches and works with children.

Lowe has been a regular patient care volunteer at Coastal Hospice since

2005, going into patients’ homes to help with whatever they or their family need.

She dresses like an elf to participate in Coastal Hospice’s annual Santa Run and volunteers at the hospice’s summer grief support camp Hughes for children, Camp Safe Harbor at Salisbury University.

Lowe also volunteers at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center.

Friends at her church say Lowe makes everyone she meets feel loved.

“Miss Ellen is Lowe one of those people who gives everything she can and doesn’t expect anything in return, ever,” Elise Adkins, a friend from church, said.

The Jefferson Awards Foundation was created in 1972 by the American Institute for Public Service that gives awards at both national and local levels. Local Jefferson Award winners are ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.

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Real Estate

Let’s hear from the real estate expert: Down payment found

By Gee Dunsten

Saving the down payment may be unnecessarily keeping would-be buyers from getting into a home. They may be unaware that the funds might be available.

The NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports that 81% of firsttime buyers got all or part of their down payment from savings. Less than 4% said that all or part of the down payment came from a withdrawal in their IRA and eight percent from their 401(k) or pension fund.

Traditional IRAs have a provision for first-time buyers which includes anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the previous two years.

A person and their spouse, if married, can each withdraw up to $10,000 from their traditional IRA for a firsttime home purchase without incurring the 10 percent early-withdrawal pen-

alty. However, they will have to recognize the withdrawal as income in that tax year. For more information, visit www.IRS.gov.

Allowable withdrawals from traditional IRAs can be from yourself and your spouse; your or your spouse’s child; your or your spouse’s grandchild or your or your spouse’s parent or ancestor.

Roth IRA owners can withdraw their contributions tax-free and penalty-free at any age for any reason because the contributions were made with post-tax income. After age 59 1/2, earnings may be withdrawn as long as the Roth IRA has been in existence for at least five years.

Up to half of the balance of a 401(k) or $50,000, whichever is less, can be borrowed by the owner at any age for any reason without tax or penalty assuming the employer permits it.

There can be specific rules for loans

from a 401(k) that would determine the repayment; interest is usually charged but goes back into the owner’s account.

You can consult with your HR department to find out the specifics.

A risk in borrowing against a 401(k) comes if your employment ends before the loan has been repaid. The loan may have to be repaid in as soon as 60 days to keep the loan from being considered a withdrawal and subject to tax and penalty. Even if you continue with the same employer, failure to repay the loan could be considered a withdrawal also.

Your tax professional can provide you with specific information on how making a withdrawal from your retirement program might affect you.

Additional information can be found on www.IRS.gov.

About the author: Gee Dunsten, a graduate of the University of Maryland,

entered the real estate business in 1972. Starting in residential sales, he progressed to general sales manager, then owner/ broker in 10 years.

Over the course of his career, Gee has helped more than 3,000 families achieve the American dream of home ownership, and he Gee Dunsten is currently an associate broker with Long and Foster in Ocean City. Gee has been a senior instructor with the Council of Residential Specialists for over 25 years and served as their 2001 president. Gee has co-written and developed the Recreation and Resort Specialist Training courses and is recognized as a Recreation and Resort Specialist. Gee was inducted into the Real Estate Experts Hall of Fame in 2012 and was also selected as one of 10 Top 5 Elite Speakers.

Event benefits Chefs for Habitat To support President Don Bailey’s Celebrity Builder Campaign, the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) raised over $2,000 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County’s annual Chefs for Habitat event.

Bailey signed up to participate as a Celebrity Builder in late 2016. He pledged to raise $2,000 for Habitat and race against other builders to accurately and quickly build a Lowe’s Build and Grow kit during Chefs for Habitat, held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Reign Restaurant in Salisbury.

To support Bailey’s campaign, CAR launched a Brick Decorating Contest, inviting members to purchase and decorate bricks, which were judged during the association’s January Business Card Exchange, held at Hopper’s Tap House in Salisbury.

The winner was realtor Tracy Jones of Long & Foster in Salisbury, who received a complimentary two-night stay at the Holiday Inn oceanfront in Ocean City. Charlie Jones of ERA Martin & Associates won the 50/50 drawing at the event, and donated his proceeds of

$100 back to Habitat for Humanity.

Hopper’s Tap House donated a $50 gift card as a door prize for the event, and all bricks were donated by Salisbury Brick Company.

To reach Bailey’s $2,000 goal, CAR encouraged its members and the public to donate to Bailey’s online fundraising campaign, and entered anyone who donated at least $25 into a drawing for a free ticket to Chefs for Habitat, compliments of the asso-

ciation. The winner of the drawing was Chuck Scott of TD Digital Printers in Salisbury.

The association also sold paper hard hats for $5 each.

Purchasers were able to write their names on the hard hats, which were displayed in the association’s Berlin Training Room.

The fundraising efforts pushed Bailey past his $2,000 goal, making him the first celebrity builder to meet and exceed their goal.

Pictured from left, Kelly Green of Mid-Atlantic Settlement Services, Mitchel Marriner of Universal Mortgage & Finance, Molly Hilligoss of Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County, Larissa Luck of Universal Mortgage & Finance, Warren Miller of Paradise Energy Solutions, and Jim Phillips of Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. These CAR affiliate members and representatives from Habitat for Humanity judged the association’s Brick Decorating Contest to raise money for Chefs for Habitat.

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Church

St. Stephens events

SERVICE PROJECT - On Saturday, Feb. 18, 20 adults and students from the Trinity United Methodist Church’s Appalachian Service Project joined members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury to prepare the playground and garden beds at HALO Ministries in Salisbury for the 2017 planting season. This is the 6th year for the HALO Garden, and 1,000 to 1,200 pounds of fruits and vegetables are harvested per season. Items from the garden are used in the HALO kitchen to feed those in need. The HALO Community Garden was the first community garden in Salisbury.

Local farms and stores like Walmart, Lowes and The Home Depot all donate to the project each year.

Join us for the following events at St. Stephens UMC, 101 E. State St., Delmar.

For more information about any of the events below, contact the church office at 846-9501 or visit www.ststephensumc.com or on Facebook at delmarststephens.

Sunday services - Join us on Sundays - 9 a.m. - Contemporary Praise Service; 10 a.m. - KIDZ & Adult Sunday school classes; 11 a.m. - Traditional Service & KIDZ Church March 2017Wednesday, March 1 - The church will have an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 18 - Join us at Camelot Hall for our Annual Chicken and Crust Dinner. Time 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Don’t Miss this one. For more info call the office at 302-846-9501.

April 2017Friday April 14 - Good Friday Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday- Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., Praise Service 9 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m., Traditional Service 11 a.m.

Monday, April 17- Easter Monday June 2017- Annual Golf Tournament (date to be set later)

Faith Filled Women’s Conference

The sixth annual Faith Filled Women’s Conference will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

The event is open to women of all ages, stages and backgrounds who want to grow in their faith and connect with other women on the same journey.

The conference will feature inspirational speakers, praise music, vendors and a buffet lunch. The keynote speaker is Elisa Morgan who was named by Christianity Today as one of the Top 50 women influencing today’s church and culture.

Tickets are $60. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. faithfilledwomen.com.

Church news can only be found in the Star. Call

302-629-9788 to advertise your church and its activities.

UNITED WAY RECEIVES GRANT - United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore staff and supporters accepted a $20,454 check recently from Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Governor’s Office of Service and Volunteerism. The grant, which is awarded from the Volunteer Generation Fund to boost the impact of volunteers in addressing critical community needs, will support the GET CONNECTED Volunteer Center at the United Way. The grant will be used to strengthen volunteer capacities for all local nonprofits through training and support, increase local volunteerism and expand public awareness of nonprofit opportunities. The grant will also fund a parttime volunteer center intern to coordinate program activities. For more information on GET CONNECTED, visit getconnected.unitedway4us.org.

Williams represents SVN Land Group

Doug Williams, an advisor with the SVN Land Group, an entity of SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate, attended the Great American Outdoor Show recently at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. As one of over 1,100 exhibitors, SVN Land Group had access to nearly 200,000 attendees as they perused the 650,000 square foot exhibit hall space over the course of nine days.

“This show was a great opportunity to display our 25,000+/- acres of recreational, agricultural and timberland properties here on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Southern Maryland,” stated Williams. “It allowed us to meet and greet potential buyers from all over the country and world.”

Worship Guide Parkway Church of God

Service Times: 9:00 and 11:00am Pastor Greg Morris

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Saturday Services All Are Welcome!

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Sabbath School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Pastor Greg Carlson 410-546-1225 Full Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Every Week After Service - Everyone Welcome

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Business Professionals and Services Directory

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ACCOUNTING Twilley, Rommel & Stephens, P.A. Robert Stephens, Jr. 410-749-1919 410-548-5039 trscpa.com rstephens@trscpa.com 1405 Wesley Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADVERTISING Morning Star Publications, Inc. Greg English 302-629-9788 302-629-9243 mspublications.com genglish@mspublications.com 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Tede Griffith 410-404-1278 302-629-9243 mspublications.com tgriffith@mspublications.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS Andrew W. Booth & Associates, Inc. Matthew Smith 410-742-7299 410-742-0273 awbengineers.com msmith@awbengineers.com 1942 Northwood Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 Debbie Bailey dbailey@awbengineers.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Davis, Bowen & Friedel Michael Wigley 410-543-9091 410-543-4172 dbfinc.com mrw@dbfinc.com 601 E. Main St., Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21804 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTO DEALER Pohanka of Salisbury Chris Hagel 410-202-3453 410-742-5168 pohankaofsalisbury.com chagel@pohankaofsalisbury.com 601 E. Main St., Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21804 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTO RENTAL Mills Rental Cars, Inc. Betsey Bradford 410-860-5466 410-742-3875 millsrentalcars@aol.com 102 Broadway St., Fruitland, MD 21826 410-546-2296 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DENTAL CARE Peninsula Total Dental Care Stewart Perim 410-742-8686 410-742-6044 asmile4life.com stewartp@comcast.net 1505 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL The Bank of Delmarva Debbie Abbott 410-548-1100 410-742-9588 bankofdelmarva.com dabbott@bankofdelmarva.com 2245 Northwood Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENTS Delmarva Wealth Management Bob Anderson 410-912-4286 410-912-4287 delmarvawealth.com bob.anderson@lpl.com 543 Riverside Dr., Suite B, Salisbury, MD 21801 CFP (R) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GARDEN CENTER Johnson’s Seed and Feed Cale Ashcraft 410-742-2151 410-548-5403 johnsonsseedandfeed.com seedandfeed@hotmail.com 871 W. Isabella St., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HEATING AND AIR Mid-Atlantic Heating and Air Keith Owens 410-546-5404 410-546-5418 midatlanticheatandac.com ko.midatlantichvac@comcast.net 2312 Allen Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOME MORTGAGE Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Erik Weeg 410-845-4918 877-698-7941 wfhm.com/erik-weeg erik.k.weeg@wellsfargo.com 1000 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21804 Branch Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Ken Lee 410-845-4912 410-548-4154 www.wellsfargo.com Kenneth.J.Lee@wellsfargo.com 1000 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21804 Sales Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL PAINTING ProCoat LLC, PO Box 2154 David Ennis 410-749-7491 443-944-9924 procoatdmv.com dennis@procoatdmv.com 26538 Siloam Rd., Salisbury, MD 21802 Sales Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INJURY LAW FIRM Ingerman & Horwitz Kris Golshan 410-548-9919 410-548-3935 yoursalisburylawyer.com salisbury@ihlaw.com 209 E. Market St., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Unfolding your life’s purpose

By Veronica Correa

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MARCH OF DIMES DONATION - Perdue Farms’ associates from the Salisbury processing plant and the corporate office raised a combined $22,337 for the 2016 Wicomico County March of Dimes campaign to support the March of Dimes’ fight against premature birth and birth defects. The 2017 Wicomico March for Babies will be held on Sunday, April 23. Pictured from left: Jim Perdue, chairman; Jack Trader, Salisbury plant 2016 March of Dimes campaign coordinator; Megan Moore, corporate March of Dimes campaign coordinator; and Wendy Jarrett, community specialist with March of Dimes.

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IFE OACHING We humans thrive with change and expansion, howYou must remember that ever, our mind wants to convince us differently. We your life’s purpose is enmay think of how wonderful it would be if we could learn coded in the depth of your a second language or learn heart and only you can how to play the piano, or change the job or profession Correa bring it out. we have had for too long but we become afraid and often ally wanted these changes. My soul and succumb to keeping the same my heart were begging for the changes old life even though we know we are to occur because God had a higher purnot happy. pose for my life that would unfold in It is true that changes bring tempofull force once my children were grown rary stressors into our lives, however, and independent, but I didn’t know it the rewards are worth it. While I was going through my master’s program and at the time. I kept following the pull, many times uncertain of where it was facing the many struggles and stressors taking me.

I had added into my life I asked myself Our soul is always looking for exmany times: “Why didn’t I just stay pansion, to express our life’s purpose, home and bake cookies? Oh! that’s but most of us tend to not pay attention. right, I am not happy just baking cookOften, when we have an inkling that ies and staying home.” This was my we could do things differently our ego answer and I kept going. comes out strong with a thousand good I created many changes in my life excuses of why you should not change that were not popular within my family and sometimes I wasn’t sure that I reanything, and it will convince you with

powerful facts that you will not be successful no matter how hard you try.

You must remember that your life’s purpose is encoded in the depth of your heart and only you can bring it out.

You are not alone in this journey, most people around you are feeling a strong pull to live a life that is more meaningful that contributes to our planet and helps the greater good.

You can begin the unfolding of your life’s purpose and your soul’s calling by communing with nature, by praying for guidance, reflecting, meditating, daydreaming, setting intentions, visualizing your end goal, using affirmative prayer and journaling. The second step is to pay close attention to what is be-

ing revealed to you and accept and surrender to the guidance. The third step is to create self-discipline and organize the actions to be taken.

The last step is gratitude for what is being revealed to you, for the unfolding of your life’s purpose and for the joy and the inner peace that you will experience after everything has fallen into place.

About the author Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified hypnotherapist and life coach. To learn more about her work, visit www. thepersonalwellnesscenter.com or call 410-742-6016.

Business Professionals and Services Directory

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INSURANCE Avery Hall Insurance Group Kevin Hayes 410-742-5111 410-742-5182 averyhall.com khayes@averyhall.com 308 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801 Joe Gast jgast@averyhall.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gamee Elliott, State Farm Insurance Gamee Elliott 410-749-4725 410-749-4175 statefarm.com gamee.elliott.bvm6@statefarm.com 923 Eastern Shore Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary K. Marshall Agency David Galeone 410-651-1111 410-651-9963 garymarshallagency.com david@garymarshallagency.com PO Box 250, 12610 Somerset Ave. Princess Anne, MD 21853 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Landmark Insurance & Financial Group Ryan McClenahan VP 410-651-2110 410-651-9288 landmarkinsuranceinc.com ryan@landmarkinsuranceinc.com 30386 Mt. Vernon Rd., Princess Anne, MD 21853 K. Jill Hall-CEO jill@landmarkinsuranceinc.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RPS ISG International Dean Goodwin 410-901-0736 410-910-0836 isgintl.com dean_goodwin@rpsins.com 204 Cedar St., Cambridge, MD 21613 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thomas A. Prunty, State Farm Insurance Thomas A. Prunty 410-543-0333 410-546-0715 tomprunty.com tom.prunty.u29t@statefarm.com 1131 South Salisbury Blvd., Suite A-2, Salisbury MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PORTABLE STORAGE Cubes To Go Betsey Bradford 410-742-2100 410-742-3875 cubestogo.com cubestogo2100@aol.com PO Box 238, 104 Broadway St., Fruitland, MD 21826 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN Minuteman Press Diana Merritt 410-548-7122 410-548-7124 salisbury.minutemanpress.com image@minutemanpress.com 829 E. William St., Salisbury, MD 21804 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TIRE & AUTO REPAIR Burnett White Tire Pros Dawn Tilghman 410-742-2222 410-543-4182 www.burnettwhite.com dawn@burnettwhitetire.com 412 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STAFFING AGENCY Quality Staffing Services Kerrie Bunting 410-742-2600 410-742-2944 www.EasternShoreJobs.com Kerrieb@qssjobs.com 1237 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Salisbury Jaycees honored with WeHeartSBY award

The Salisbury Jaycees received the WeHeartSBY Non-Profit Award, sponsored by Remedy Church.

The accolade was presented during WeHeartSBY’s second annual awards ceremony at Headquarters Live. Winners were selected via online ballot.

The Jaycees have been a force for

positive change in Wicomico County and beyond since 1940. Historically, the chapter has been responsible for a number of conveniences and facilities the community enjoys today, including 911 address numbering in the city, the jaguar habitat at Salisbury Zoological Park, and Jaycee Park (home of the West Salisbury Little

League).

The organization’s most popular current events include the Salisbury Christmas Parade (founded in 1947), Children’s Christmas Shopping Tour for less fortunate children (founded in 1969), Treat Street safe Halloween trick-or-treating event in Downtown Salisbury and Read Across America at the Wicomico Public Library (both founded in 2008).

As a member of JCI and JCI USA, the Jaycees also support initiatives beyond Wicomico County. In the past two years, the chapter raised money for flood victims in Louisiana and a community in West Virginia with contaminated drinking water, and led an award-winning national initiative to create a vision clinic in a remote village in Colombia. As part of the JCI

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From left: Salisbury Jaycees President Megan Batchelder, past Community Development Vice President Lacey Coleman and Chairperson of the Board Jess Kling accept the WeHeartSBY Award from Rance and Ryan Weaver of Remedy Church.

USA Adopt-a-School program, the chapter was able to fund and construct a reading garden for East Salisbury Elementary School in 2016.

Multiple Salisbury and Wicomico County council members have been past Salisbury Jaycees, as have several former Salisbury mayors (as well as current mayor Jake Day). “Leadership training through community service is the founding hallmark of the Jaycees, and it remains the organization’s legacy,” said Salisbury Jaycees President Megan Batchelder.

The chapter continues to seek members ages 18-40, from throughout the area. For more information, visit www.salisburyjc. com or www.facebook.com/salisburyjaycees, or email Batchelder at megan@ salisburyjc.com.

The Endow Maryland Tax Credit Program continues to grow in popularity as it begins a third year of rewarding donors who make charitable gifts to their local community foundation.

Contributions to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) under the Endow Maryland program qualify for a 25 percent tax credit on their state taxes.

In addition, the donor also receives their federal tax deduction.

Assuming a federal personal tax rate of 25 percent, a charitable gift of $1,000 to the Community Foundation through Endow Maryland would be eligible for a $250 state tax credit and an additional $250 federal tax deduction, bringing the net cost to the donor to $500.

Again in 2017, charitable gifts of $500 or more to the CFES Community Needs Endowment Fund, or any of the Field of Interest Funds, all administered by the Community Foundation, are eligible for a state tax credit.

To learn more about how you can make gifts to the Community Foundation that qualify for an Endow Maryland tax credit, visit www.cfes.org or call 410-742-9911.

SALISBURY STAR • MARCH 2017

Final Word

Nursing students help on mission Two Salisbury University nursing students went south in January, joining local surgeons for a La Merced medical mission trip to Nicaragua.

Juniors Alison Farmer of Catonsville and Kristen Murphy of Finksburg spent four days assisting Drs. Vincent Perrotta of Peninsula Plastic Surgery and Florian Huber of Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, gaining clinical experience as the doctors treated patients with severe health conditions and injuries.

“Being able to ‘scrub in’ on the surgeries was amazing,” said Farmer, who assisted the plastic surgeon with breast reconstruction and the orthopedic surgeon with repairing malunions of tibia and femur bones. “Not many students get these opportunities and it was eyeopening.”

Murphy assisted with two mastectomies. Both also observed childbirth by Caesarian section.

The SU contingent also spent time at a church-based medical clinic. The students assisted Salisbury dentist, Dr. Kraig Stetzer, with procedures including extractions and fillings, while DiBartolo, with translation help from a Nicaraguan medical student, presented to nursing staff about Alzheimer’s

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Pictured, from left, are Alison Farmer, Dr. Mary DiBartolo and Kristen Murphy, all of Salisbury University, in Nicaragua.

disease as part of her Fulton Endowed Professorship in Geriatric Nursing.

The La Merced medical mission was founded 10 years ago by St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury, in conjunction with a sister parish in Nicaragua. Now, it’s an independent nonprofit. The travel team usually includes area surgeons and health professionals, interpreters, students and other volunteers; 22 joined this time.

The SU students were exposed to

methods of care in “an environment lacking state-of-the-art technology and adequate funding” and saw “first-hand the weaknesses in healthcare in a thirdworld nation,” Perrotta said.

“Salisbury nursing students who attend a La Merced medical mission enjoy opportunities not readily available in other nursing programs,” he added.

“They learn operating room etiquette and become comfortable functioning in that environment.”

Spelling Bee champions advance to UMES

Fifteen Wicomico County school spelling bee champions will compete in the Fifth Maryland Eastern Shore Spelling Bee at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne on Saturday, March 4, for a chance to be the area’s representative at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. UMES sponsors and hosts the regional bee, which will involve students from public schools and some private schools in Wicomico, Somerset, Dorchester and Worcester counties.

The winner of the March 4 spelling bee will win a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in the Washington area in May. The winners of the first four Maryland Eastern Shore Spelling Bees were students in Wicomico County Public Schools: Bennett Middle (Khaled Mohamed), Wicomico Middle (two-time winner Gia Bautista), and Salisbury Middle (Maya Matava).

Congratulations to the 2017 spelling champions and alternates. They include: Delmar Elementary: Ethan Richardson, fourth grade, champion; Lily Baker, fourth grade, alternate; East Salisbury Elementary: Kas’Mier Williams, fifth grade, champion; Emily Organista, fourth grade, alternate; Fruitland Intermediate: Rhianna De-

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naque, fifth grade, champion; Andrea Chen, fourth grade, alternate; Glen Avenue Elementary: Monay Wilson, fifth grade; Ryan Plaskon, fifth grade; North Salisbury Elementary: Aarna Lulla, fifth grade, champion; Emma Kossum, fourth grade, alternate; Northwestern Elementary: Tiffany Colon, fourth grade, champion; Alvin Rivera, fifth grade, alternate; Pemberton Elementary: Isabel Mena, fifth grade, champion; Landon Blumenthal, fifth grade, alternate; Pinehurst Elementary: Adrianna Pearson, fifth grade, champion; Jayden Welch, fifth grade, alternate; Prince Street Elementary: Hailey Soriano, fifth grade, champion; Alyssa Mitchell, fifth grade, alternate; Westside Intermediate: Jada Whyte, fifth grade, champion;, Justin Rodgers, fifth grade, alternate; Pittsville Elementary and Middle:

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Leanna Morris, seventh grade, winner; Hailee Shrieves, eighth grade, alternate; Bennett Middle: Leah Osmon, eighth grade; David Choi, eighth grade, alternate; Mardela Middle: Stacey Fisher, sixth grade; Gage Daniel, seventh grade; Salisbury Middle: Rosy Gao, seventh grade, champion, Pratham Dhawan, sixth grade, alternate; Wicomico Middle: Kirsten Parsons, eighth grade; champion, Ava Bautista, seventh grade, alternate.

The March 4 bee at UMES will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held in the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center (PAC). The bee is open to the public to attend, and teachers, classmates, school administrators, families and other supporters are invited to come support spellers in the bee.

Last Laugh

The preacher was going on much longer than usual one Sunday when he noticed a church member get out of his seat and leave the sanctuary. When he was finishing his sermon, the man returned. The pastor asked him where he went.

“To get a haircut,” he answered.

“Why not get one before you came to church?” the pastor asked.

“I didn’t need one then,” he said.

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