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July 3 - Chamber Board of Directors Meeting at 4 p.m. at Georgetown Wesleyan Church Hall, Georgetown.

July 4 - Happy Independence Day! Chamber Office will be CLOSED. July 10 - Chamber Breakfast Meeting from 7:30-8:30 a.m. PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION - SCAOR Office, 23407 Park Ave. in Georgetown. Special Guest Speaker TBA. $9 per person. RSVP by Tues. July 9th by calling 302-856-1544.

July 17 - Chamber Mixer from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Hosted by Habitat for Humanity in Georgetown. A ‘business after hours’ event to network, mix & mingle. For more information call 856-1544.

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Nilsson named benefits, programs manager

AEROSOLES RIBBON CUTTING The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Aerosoles. Located at Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach in Seaside, the new retail store brings stylish women’s shoes centered on quality, comfort and value. Pictured from left: Patty Burkentine, RBDBCC, Sara Beth Caldwell, Casey Ferry, Jessica Martin and Beki Quesenberry.

Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director David Martin has announced the hiring of Sue Nilsson as member benefits and programs manager. This new role will focus on building value and additional benefits into chamber memberships and identifying new program, event and member opportunities. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Nilsson was a marketing professional at both R.H. Donnelly and Bell Atlantic where she specialized in marketing research and strategic planning. She also owned her own marketing research firm that conducted focus groups and provided other marketing services.

A long-time Meals-on-Wheels volunteer, she joined the staff of CHEER several years ago to manage the program in lower Sussex County. She previously owned the Coastal Gourmet Shoppe in Ocean View and it was during that experience she first became involved with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce nearly 15 years ago.

Nilsson holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Towson University and a master’s in information systems from the University of Maryland.

AMERICAN CLASSIC GOLF CLUB

RIBBON CUTTING The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for American Classic Golf Club. Previously Heritage Inn Golf Club, the renovated course embodies the American tradition of innovation and creativity. For more information and tee times, call 302-7036662 or visit www.americangolfclassic.com.

Pictured from left: Patty Berkentine, Brandon Gallagher, Brooke Morrison, Britt Morrison, Rock Morrison, Bonnie Morrison, Amy Shearer, Joseph Gallagher, John Truitt, Patty Burkentine, RBDBCC, and Kathy Davison, Comcast Spotlight.

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Brockstedt joins law firm

Breast Cancer Coalition donation (Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford) Girls Night Out chairperson Debbie Jewell, Sussex County Federal Credit Union; CCGM Girls Night Out committee members Luanne Holland, Ruth Abbate and Sylvia Henderson; CCGM executive director Jo Schmeiser; CCGM administrative assistant Laurie Judd and Milford’s 2013 Marvelous Man, Pete Renzi, i.g. Burton, presented Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition executive director Vickie Cooke, program manager for education & survivorship Connie Holdridge and outreach coordinator Sue Ryan with a $3,000 check from a portion of the proceeds from the 2nd Annual Girls Night Out. Pictured from left: Jewell, Holdridge, Ryan, Holland, Cooke, Abbate, Judd, Henderson and Schmeiser.

Baird Mandalas, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Chase T. Brockstedt, esquire as an equity partner in the firm. The firm’s name is now Baird Mandalas Brockstedt, LLC. Brockstedt is a trial lawyer with a focus on personal injury, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death cases. He has recently handled several well-publicized cases, including serving as class counsel and steering committee member in the Bradley/ Beebe Medical Center class action case that resulted in a $123M settlement; and acting as lead counsel in a land-use lawsuit that resolved for $725,000.

Brockstedt brings an established practice and additional litigation savvy to a firm that is aggressively expanding its footprint in Kent and Sussex counties.

Before joining Baird Mandalas Brockstedt, LLC, Brockstedt was the managing member of Bifferato Gentilotti LLC’s Lewes office. Brockstedt was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in both 2012 and 2013, and he will begin his term as president elect of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association in July. He is a native Delawarean and resides in Rehoboth Beach.

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The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ron Krajewski State Farm Insurance team. A lifelong resident of Sussex County, Ron Krajewski is involved in many area charities and organizations. His agency is dedicated to helping clients with their isurance and financial service needs. The office is located on Route 9, 4 ½ miles west of 5 points. For more information, call 302-664-1640 or visit www.sfsussex.com. Pictured from left: Patty Burkentine, RBDBCC, Kate Krajewski, Ron Krajewski, Megan Krajewski, Kim Davis, Corey Mahoney, and Cristina Windish, WSFS Bank. Front: mascots, Millie and Noah.

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Crowley Associates Realty, Inc. announces the addition of agent Nancy Stenger Joseph of Lewes to the firm’s Rehoboth Beach sales office. Prior to joining Crowley Associates, Joseph sold and designed advertising for the Cape Gazette newspaper and was owner/publisher of two local guides, Best Places in Town and Delaware Beach Weddings.

Joseph has earned numerous regional advertising design awards, as well as local and statewide recognition for exemplary service. Crowley Associates Realty, a family owned and operated company with offices in Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach, has been serving sales and rental clients since 1973. To reach Joseph, call 302-227-6131 or email nancysbestplaces@gmail.com.

IRON SOURCE

RIBBON CUTTING The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce joined Iron Source, LLC located in Georgetown, Delaware for a grand opening and ribbon cutting at their new location in Smyrna, Delaware at 5722 DuPont Parkway. Iron Source delivers the best construction equipment on the market to Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Their staff specializes in construction equipment sales, services and repairs. Iron Source offers the industry’s best track loaders, compact excavators, brush chippers, stump grinders and much more. They are the exclusive Bandit, Chicago Pneumatic, Gehl, Manitou, and Wacker Neuson Dealers for the Eastern Shore. Visit their website, www.ironsourcede.com for more information.

MEAT MECHANICS RIBBON CUTTING

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce joined new member, Meat Mechanics, as they celebrated their official grand opening and ribbon cutting. Meat Mechanics, which is located at 1040 S. State St., Dover, is a one-stop-shop for dine-in, carry-out, lunch specials and catering for all occasions. For more information on Meat Mechanics, contact John Mereider at 302-730-0100. Â

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NIGHT OWL MARKETING RIBBON CUTTING

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Night Owl Marketing.

Owned by former tourism executive, Karen Falk, Night Owl Marketing specializes in public relations and marketing including social media development and management. Night Owl has a client base in Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. For more information call 302-519-5093. Pictured from left: Dean Selby, Patty Burkentine, RBDBCC, Carolyn Watson, Carolyn Watson Photography, Shannon O’Neill, Jim Falk, Karen Falk, Owner Night Owl Marketing, LLC, James Falk Jr., Ginny Stominsky, Carolyn Watson Photography, Linda Mills, RBDBCC, Joy Kidd, RBDBCC.

RIDGEWOOD MANOR

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce recently joined Ridgewood Manor for their official groundbreaking ceremony.

Ridgewood Manor is a third generation family owned 160 lot manufactured home community in Smyrna. The community was started in 1986 and the construction of the new lots will bring the total number of lots to 204. Photo from left: Dan Haldeman, owner, Ridgewood Manor; Sabrina Merritt, owner, Rigewood Manor; Gaibrielle Bell, Dover Federal Credit Union; Lynne Schaefer, Dover Federal Credit Union; Mel Haldeman, owner, Ridgewood Manor; Frank Haldeman, founder, Ridgewood Manor; Representative William Carson; Hon. P. Brooks Banta, president, Kent County Levy Court; Ryan Kimble, Zack Excavating; John Frank, Northpoint Engineering.

THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE RIBBON CUTTING

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Spice and Tea Exchange of Rehoboth. Located at 10 Rehoboth Ave., in the heart of Rehoboth’s seaside shopping district, The Spice and Tea Exchange offer gourmet spice blends, rubs, and teas. Guests are encouraged to smell the spices, watch spice masters create handmade blends in-store and let their curiosity guide them. The company has 33 franchise stores across the United States with a wide variety of fresh and exotic spices, salts, blends, sugars, teas and accessories, as well an online shop at SpiceandTea.com. Pictured from left: Patty Burkentine, RBDBCC, Iana Razmakhnina, Brenda Pfautsch, manager, Joy Quinn, owner, Ashley Bradley, and Jesse Clark.

LAW OFFICE OF SUSAN WEIDMAN

RIBBON CUTTING

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Law Office of Susan Pittard Weidman, P.A. at its Route 1 location in the Bunting State Farm building. The office also has locations in Millville and Millsboro. The firm focuses on real estate, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and probate. Owner Susan Pittard Gardner, Esq. and her associate, Meaghan Mahoney Hudson, Esq. are thrilled to be a part of the Rehoboth business community. Pictured from left: Joy Kidd, RBDBCC, Bob Lore, WSFS, Kelly Zimmerman, Meaghan Mahoney Hudson, Susan Pittard Weidman, Traci Zarro, Arleen Stein, Sandy Honkus, Brad Gardner, Mike Freeberry, Donna Freeberry, Lisa R. Baker, Rachel Weidman.

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Vacation home sales continue to drive real estate markets With the summer season now in full swing in southern Delaware and throughout the country, vacation home sales continue to fuel the nation’s real estate markets, particularly those located in popular so-called “getaway destinations.”

The coastal areas of Sussex County certainly fall into that category and sales in the area mirror this national trend, which has received more and more momentum as the economy improves and real estate markets around the country continue to show sustained growth.

This includes southern Delaware, where data has shown marked improvement for several consecutive quarters.

According to the recently completed National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2013 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers survey, vacation home sales in the United States rose more than 10 percent in 2012 over the prior year, with investment properties accounting for nearly a quarter of all sales during that time.

While SCAOR does not specifically track how many homes purchased in the county belong to part-time or seasonal residents, data for Delaware’s southernmost county has been trending upward for some time now.

For example, more than a billion dollars in local real estate was sold in Sussex County in 2012 in the single-family market segment alone, with more than 4,000 real estate transactions taking place during the calendar year.

Many of those homes were near the 26 miles of Atlantic coastline that make southern Delaware such an attractive place to live and work. From the historic town of Lewes, to the bustling hub of Rehoboth Beach and the so-called “quiet resorts” of Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island, the coastal areas of Sussex County have continued to attract second homeowners from the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and other nearby cities.

To read more about issues related to Sussex County’s real estate industry, visit SCAOR’s website at www.scaor.com.

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Often, veterans face challenges in raising capital or have trouble receiving a conventional loan. With the support of SBA’s top 20 national lending partners, and approximately 100 additional regional and community lending partners across the United States, SBA expects to assist an additional 2,000 veterans obtain loans to start or expand small businesses by increasing lending by $475 million over the next five years.

This equals a five percent increase above historic veteran lending activity by the SBA. Veterans make up a large number of successful small business owners. Nine percent of small businesses are veteranowned. These 2.45 million veteran-owned businesses employ more than 5 million individuals. In the private sector workforce, veterans are more likely than those with no active-duty military experience to be selfemployed.

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Summer camp at Air Mobility museum The Air Mobility Command Museum announces its dates for educational summer camps for children ages 9 to 15 who are interested in aeronautics and the US Air Force. Children will learn the history and science of flight, fly a simulator, preflight an actual aircraft, and have the option of a flight around the Dover AFB flight pattern. Summer camp start dates are July 15, July 29, and Aug. 12. Camps are half day class sessions. For ages 9 – 11 years, session hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and for ages 12-15 years, session hours are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $100 for a week of half day class and an additional $25 for the optional flight.

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GUEST COLUMN

By James Diehl

Exploring the wonders of Western Sussex County

When most visitors think of southern Delaware, particularly during this time of year, they think of the 26 miles of Atlantic shoreline, the small town beach resorts and the seemingly endless days of bright sunshine and familyoriented activities along the coast.

This will never change, nor should it, but what we at Southern Delaware Tourism are trying to accomplish through a series of new initiatives is simply a humble introduction, some would even say an education, to the rest of the state’s southernmost county. There is, after all, life west of Route 1, and its ready to be discovered.

This fact was never more evident than during the last two summer seasons, as I sat on a bus enjoying a series of historical tours of western Sussex County. Organized by our office, in conjunction with the Cape May Lewes Ferry, the University of Delaware and the Lewes Historical Society, these monthly tours feature a variety of different topics, including landmarks, historic waterways, religious heritage and much more. They are back and better than ever for the 2013 season, but it was last year’s excursions that still stick in my mind, particularly when discussing the appeal of the western half of Sussex County.

Time and again during these trips last year, I heard remarks like “I had no idea this existed,” and “I would have never visited here if I wasn’t on this tour.” It was music to my ears, especially after our concerted efforts in promoting the county as a whole through our relatively new “beaches are just the beginning” campaign.

It’s not that residents of, and visitors to, our coastal resort towns don’t want to visit the areas further inland. They just simply don’t realize what there is to see when venturing out more than a few minutes from the coastline.

Since I had the privilege of starting my job with Southern Delaware Tourism two years ago, I’ve been working toward convincing visitors and new residents of the appeal of western Sussex County. It’s the area I call home, and I know very well of the wonders that exist in this part of the state.

From a historical perspective alone, there is so much to offer in the western reaches of the

county. Old Christ Church, the Ross Mansion and Plantation, the middle point of the Mason Dixon Line, the historic Woodland Ferry – the list goes on and on. And that doesn’t even include activities on or near the pristine Nanticoke River, or the many unique festivals that are held each year in the area.

These attractions and destinations will become better known in the coming years with the completion of the still developing Western Sussex Byway (permanent name to be chosen at a later date). A project of the state of Delaware’s byways program, this program will

feature a several mile long byway that visitors can travel to best experience, at their leisure, the wonders of western Sussex County.

As for our summer tourists who are visiting the beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day, I urge you to set aside just a single day – it can even be a rainy day – and explore the areas west of Route 1. There is so much to discover, and our office is here to help you do just that.

And for our friends in western Sussex County – the next time you come across a visitor to our area, perhaps exploring some of the historical sites in Seaford and/or Laurel or taking a boat trip down the Nanticoke, I encourage you to engage them and help make their visit as memorable as possible. It could be their first time visiting the area. But, through all of our efforts, it will hopefully not be their last.

About the author James Diehl is the media relations manager for Southern Delaware Tourism, the convention and visitor’s bureau for Sussex County. He will be submitting a tourismbased column to the Morning Star Business Report on a monthly basis. Visit www.visitsoutherndelaware.com for more information.

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Delaware strives to become best public education system in country

By Carol Kinsley For the last few years, Delaware schools have been involved in a "Race to the Top," implementing educational reform to help prepare students for success in life, to measure their growth and success and to turn around the lowest-achieving schools. Of 40 states applying for part of the $4 billion in competitive federal funds, Delaware received the highest scores with its application. The stated goal is to become the best state public education system in the country. Delaware received approximately $119 million to implement its plans - funds that must be spent or encumbered by next September.

Throughout the state, according to policies established by local school districts, students have a choice of which school to attend. The choices include 22 charter schools attended by nearly 10,000 students, or 8 percent of public school pupils. There are 17 charter schools in New Castle County, four in Kent and one in Sussex County. Total public school enrollment stands at 131,000.

In addition, private schools educate between 18,000 to 27,000 students, depending on the information source, while more than 2,000 are taught in home schools.

What's different about a private school?

According to Connie Hendricks, The Jefferson School, founded in 1992, is the only nonprofit, private, independent day school in Sussex County that is not affiliated with any other entity such as the state or a church. While in Wilmington there are many different private schools, in Sussex County there are not, at least philosophically, said Hendricks, who is head of The Jefferson School.

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"What sets The Jefferson School apart is the small class size, which runs between 10 to 16 students," she said. There are more students per class as the children get older, but the number never exceeds 16. "We are small by design," she continued, "which lends itself to what we like to have."

The commitment to small classes fosters cooperation and respect, allowing students to become members of a community of learners. A teacher-student ratio of 1:10 encourages personal relationships and interactions between students and their teachers as well as fellow students. The teachers get to know their students, which facilitates choice of materials and teaching methods.

"Our students actively participate in their education," Hendricks said. "We believe that children learn best while observing, listening and taking part in group discussions and projects that engage all their senses."

Curriculum is designed around exploring big ideas, not small bits of information taught in isolation. Basic academic skills are emphasized and integrated along with positive experiences in music, art, drama, Spanish, physical education and health.

With experiential learning, classes are extremely hands-on. The students do a lot of projects; there is a lot of discussion, which helps in public speaking. With group work they learn to collaborate. "All along we are covering all the standards they need to learn," Hendricks explained. "We just do it in a more hands-on way."

Students are encouraged to schedule their time and to complete their assigned and selected work. Thus students develop a high level of self-discipline, responsibility and

maturity.

The Jefferson School serves junior kindergarten (age 3 to 4) through 8th grade.

Current enrollment stands at about 100 students.

The campus consists of 43 wooded acres midway between Georgetown and Milton at 22051 Wilson Road. "We're not on the way to anywhere from a marketing standpoint," Hendricks said, "but we're not that far from Georgetown or Milton."

There are two ponds on the property and a nature trail which lend themselves to environmental science experiences. The peaceful setting also lends itself to the school's philosophy of being very child-centered, Hendricks said. "We do use the acreage more and more."

The school has 10 classrooms, a library, administrative offices, a playground, basketball court and a soccer field. The classrooms are a nice size with fantastic natural light.

"We're not a prep school," Hendricks said. "We're not looking specifically for children who are academically achieving what would be considered above normal but intelligent students who are invested in their education, and their parents must be invested, too. We teach children to be ready beyond school. That's our only agenda."

Hendricks concluded, "It's nice to have choices, to be able to find the best place for your child. There are great educators everywhere. Parents need to put as much effort into looking for the right education as they do in buying a house or car."

Limited financial aid is available. For more information, call 302-856-3300 or visit www.jeffersonschool.com.

A smaller, newer private school in Sussex County is the Cross Christian Academy in Milford. The school is located in the Milford Church of the Nazarene on Route 113.

Administrator Donald Porter detailed how the school came to be. Cross Christian Academy was conceived in August 2011, when the administration of the school operating at the church decided they could no longer move forward.

"Four students were going to be seniors.

We took it upon ourselves (to provide a school for them), submitted the paperwork to get started, and it grew from there," Porter said.

The school had approximately 20 fulltime students last year, ranging from pre-K to senior high. The school also incorporated a dozen or so home schoolers in sports and occasional classes to meet their needs. The staff of six will grow to eight next year.

"We're trying to keep a ratio of 1:5," Porter said. "That's something we started when we opened the school."

He added, "We are taking our time growing, not jumping into it full force. We want to make sure we are doing it right and doing it well."

Porter said he believes the education level is "equal to or beyond" the regular education system. All classes are Christianbased, and the only credits that would not transfer are Bible classes.

The purpose statement includes: "Our goal is to provide a comprehensive education that is grounded in a Christian view, thus teaching children how to view and appreciate math, history, science, English, and other subjects through eyes of faith."

The curriculum used is from Bob Jones University, except for high school math.

"The math teacher likes the Saxton program better," Porter explained, "and we want our teachers to enjoy what they are doing."

The school is small enough to be flexible. For example, one senior wants to work during part of the school day, so arrangements were made to change the time of one of his courses.

The sports program is going well, Porter said. "We play at the Boys & Girls Club: varsity soccer and boys' and girls' basketball. We want to add volleyball for girls this year."

The school also hopes to buy property in the near future. "It's really God's moving," Porter said. "We have good parents and the community has been good to us."

For information on the school, visit www.leaguelineup.com/thecross or call 302270-9182.

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Beebe Medical Center forms new department of minimally invasive surgery

By Carol Kinsley In order to offer the most advanced care for the surgical patient, Beebe Medical Center has formed a department of minimally invasive surgery to further implement its commitment to instituting minimally invasive surgical techniques when medically appropriate. Such techniques can produce less pain, less bleeding, and a faster return for the patient to his or her daily responsibilities. These surgeries also offer significant cost savings to healthcare, employers and patients in a time of cost-benefit importance.

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worked together to design renovations in the Operating Rooms to assure the safest environment for the patient. The renovated surgical suites use the latest in imaging-guided, fiber-optic and high-definition cameras and equipment to assure quality outcomes.

Beebe Medical Center now offers a minimally invasive approach in multiple surgical specialties including: gynecological, oncologic, urological, orthopaedic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular.

The surgeons at Beebe Medical Center continue to train on the latest technologies, and have pioneered many of the available laparoscopic procedures. The minimally

invasive surgery department also offers a wide variety of care and training opportunities for surgeons.

Orthopaedics

Hard work and dedication has led to the hospital and surgical services being awarded many honors in orthopaedic surgery - Beebe Medical Center received the Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award for seven years in a row. A national study ranked Beebe Medical Center No. 1 in Delaware for Overall Orthopaedics and Best on the Delmarva Peninsula for Overall Orthopaedics.

Beebe Medical Center's James P. Marvel Jr. Orthopaedic Unit provides comprehensive orthopaedic services and programs designed to treat injuries and conditions affecting bones, muscles and joints. Arthritis, sports injuries, and back pain are common reasons for seeking help from an orthopaedic surgeon. Thirteen board-certified orthopaedic surgeons are members of the Beebe Medical staff. They are highly qualified to treat a wide range of orthopaedic problems, and many of those problems requiring surgery can be done arthroscopically. Such procedures are performed by inserting an arthroscope, a specially designed illuminated device, into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopy allows a patient to return home sooner after surgery, with less pain and a quicker recovery than with open surgery.

Women's Health

Beebe Medical Center is the first hospital in Delaware and on the Delmarva Peninsula - and one of only 12 in the United States - to be named a Center of Excellence in Women’s Health by the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS).

Three Lewes surgeons and members of the Beebe Medical staff — Vincent B. Killeen, MD; Steven D. Berlin, MD; and Leo H. Eschbach Jr., DO — have been recognized and accredited for their expertise in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery by the AIMIS, which also has designated their private practice, Bayside Health Association Chtd., as a Practice of Excellence.

This recognition by AIMIS means that Beebe Medical Center, together with Drs. Killeen, Berlin and Eschbach, offer laparoscopic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, particularly laparoscopic hysterectomy, that have produced excellent patient outcomes and meet the highest standards of quality and safety as set by the AIMIS. “Being recognized as a Center of Excellence is exciting, but what’s rewarding is that it shows we’re doing what’s best for our patients,” said Jeffrey M. Fried, president and CEO of Beebe Medical Center. “The physicians at Bayside have pioneered many of these laparoscopic techniques that lead to optimum outcomes for our patients, and they’ve shown a true commitment to bringing these leading-edge technologies to Beebe Medical Center.”

Hysterectomy may involve removal of the uterus, the uterus and the cervix, and, for some conditions, the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Each year, more than 600,000 women undergo the procedure, with one in three women in the United States undergoing the surgery by age 60. Open hysterectomy

usually requires patients to spend three to four days in the hospital and up to six weeks recovery from a painful abdominal incision.

With only tiny incisions, laparoscopic hysterectomy allows patients to go home the same day, and they can resume normal activity in one to two weeks.

Dr. Berlin, who, until recently was chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Beebe Medical Center, is medical director of minimally invasive surgery. He said, “Beebe Medical Center’s division of gynecological minimally invasive surgery has become a regional referral center offering an alternative approach to a wide variety of gynecological conditions including: pelvic masses, endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroid tumors, myomectomy, hysterectomy, menstrual disorders, ovarian and endometrial disease.”

Surgery for all of these conditions can be done laparoscopically. "Every woman

is considered for minimally invasive surgery before going for open surgery," Berlin added. Many patients qualify, including those being treated for cancer.

"The minimally invasive approach to a major operation results in less bleeding, less risk of infection, less pain and a quicker return to life's responsibilities for the patient," Berlin concluded. "It's good for the employer because the employee needs less time off." And, from a cosmetic or sexuality standpoint, it's difficult enough to undergo surgery without ending up with a long scar.

Beebe Medical Center surgeons already have begun introducing minimally invasive surgical techniques to medical students. In a collaborative pilot program between Beebe Medical Center and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, third-year medical students have been spending a month’s rotation over the past two years in a clerk-

Opposite page - Daniel McCullough, M.D. and Patricia Houston of Delmarva Bariatric Center.

Above - Steven Berlin, M.D.; Leo H. Eschbach Jr., DO; and Vincent B. Killeen, M.D. Photos courtesy of Beebe Medical Center Business Report | July 2013

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ship program learning about gynecologic care, both in the operating rooms at Beebe Medical Center and in the physicians’ offices. The program has met with a positive response and the hospital has expanded the clerkship program from obstetrics and gynecology into other areas.

Bariatrics

Beebe Medical Center also holds the designation of a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence that focuses on quality outcomes for patients. Patricia Houston coordinates services for patient care for the bariatric surgery program between the hospital and the surgical practice of Drs. Michael Sofronski and Daniel McCullough at Delmarva Bariatric Center in Rehoboth. Houston said one of her responsibilities is to make sure the program maintains its accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, which focuses on quality outcomes for patients. The center of excellence program is a collaboration between the hospital and the surgeons' office. "We offer nutrition education, a fitness program and monthly support groups," Houston said.

The term bariatric surgery refers to any surgical weight loss procedure, Houston explained. Beebe offers three options: the adjustable gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, a procedure that creates a small stomach to limit the volume of food a patient is able to eat. Part of the stomach is removed, which causes changes to the patient's appetite. Only the gastric band procedure is reversible.

"These procedures have been around a long time," Houston said. "Insurance companies are beginning to accept and pay for them, so we are seeing an increase in the number of patients. Research shows surgery offers very good outcomes with patient weight loss and improvements in health complications related to weight such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea."

Drs. Sofronski and McCullough perform each of the three procedures as minimally invasive surgery. Done laparoscopically, surgery requires only five or six small incisions.

Oncology

Chia-Chi Wang, DO, a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist, recently joined the Beebe Medical staff, leading to the expansion of the hospital’s surgical oncology program. Wang joins surgical oncologist James E. Spellman Jr., MD, in seeing patients at the Beebe Health Campus in Rehoboth Beach.

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Chia-Chi Wang, DO; and James E. Spellman Jr., MD Photo courtesy of Beebe Medical Center

bowel, colon and gastric resections. Not every patient is a candidate — those with bulky tumors may not be, she said. "We have to select patients carefully. Performing oncologically sound surgeries is our priority. We evaluate each patient's condition individually and decide if minimally invasive surgery is applicable to his or her cancer surgery."

Performing abdominal surgery through smaller incisions has advantages, she said, citing less incision pain, less adhesion formation and, in particular, an earlier return to normal bowel function.

For a lung cancer resection, traditional surgery required a large incision and severing a rib. "Now we do video-assisted tho-

racic surgery (VATS). VATS accomplishes the same result with less pain and no rib severed," Wang said.

Patients also are able to take a deep breath easier, which lessens the chance of post-operative pneumonia. Many VATS patients are able to leave the hospital sooner and return to work and daily activities quicker compared to patients who have open surgery.

"Where I trained, 90 percent of the thoracic surgeries were VATS, and it is becoming more prevalent in community settings."

For more information on minimally invasive surgery at Beebe Medical Center, visit beebemed.org.

DCF welcomes new SVP

From left: Steven Anderson, Trevor Turner, Mike Chesney, Matthew Brandi, Kim Turner, Ron Hornaday, Brennan Newberry and Jim Perkins show off the receipt from all of the food collected during the shopping spree to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware. Photo courtesy of Acme

Shopping spree nets $11,000 for Food Bank of Delaware The Food Bank of Delaware has announced that Acme Markets has donated $11,000 to the food bank’s hunger-relief efforts in the state of Delaware. The donation is a result of an Acme shopping spree that took place through the aisles of the grocer’s Dover store.

Food Bank of Delaware staff members were joined by NASCAR truck series drivers Ron Hornaday and Brennan Newberry and WBOC News Director Mike Chesney for a race around the store. Acme president Jim Perkins issued a challenge to the racers to “collect more than $1,500 during the 99-second shopping spree and Acme will double the

Area warehouse sold After being vacant for more than five years a Sussex County industrial facility has received new life. John McClellan, CCIM, senior advisor with Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, announces the sale of the former American Original Plant to Stephens Rentals, LLC. The plant is located on Route 18 in Cannon, about one mile west of Route 13 and just south of Bridgeville. The property was most recently home to Godiva Chocolates and includes

amount collected.”

During the spree the team loaded grocery carts with high-price items such as diapers, large slabs of meat, laundry detergent and more. More than seven carts lined the checkout, and it took more than 20 minutes to ring up the items. The team collected more than $5,300 worth of products.

“As the official grocery store of the Dover International Speedway, Acme is proud to partner with NASCAR in supporting the work of the Food Bank of Delaware,” said Jim Perkins, Acme president. “It was great fun for a great cause.”

The Delaware Community Foundation welcomes Bill Allan, former president of Verizon Delaware, as the new senior vice president for Southern Allen Delaware.

Allan, who retired in 2011 from a 33-year career in telecommunications and came out of retirement in May to join the DCF team. Allan will take over for Hugh Leahy, who retired at the end of May. Allan, who recently moved to Rehoboth from Wilmington, is on the board of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and was board chair in 2012.

He is on the board of trustees of Christiana Care Health System, and the boards of the CCHS Visiting Nurse Association and the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement.

He was the board chair of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League from 2009 to 2011, and is a past member of the Delaware Business Roundtable executive and education committees, the Governor’s P-20 Council and the advisory board at the University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business & Economics.

Allan has been a member of the Rotary Club of Wilmington since 2006.

70,000 SF on 10 acres.

Approximately 20,000 SF has been leased to Pallet Masters which relocated from Whitehurst Drive in Seaford.

Warehouse and light manufacturing spaces from 10,000-50,000 SF are available for immediate lease. Renovations are underway to further improve the loading dock and drivein capabilities. The site also features office space, cooler space and yard area available for lease. John McClellan represented the buyer, while Tom Knopp, also of SVN – Miller represented the sellers: Wilmer Smith and William Warren.

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New pet policies unleashed at work Employers continually try new tactics to improve employee morale. A new concept has truly gone to the dogs ... and even the cats.

North Americans love their pets.

They’re willing to dress them up in fancy clothes, spend money for elaborate spa grooming packages and even take them along on vacations. Recognizing that pets are important members of many households, some companies are providing for animal day care, while others have an open-door policy when it comes to bringing pets to work.

One might think that opening the workplace to pets would create a veritable zoo with a cacophony of meows and barks. But companies like Californiabased Autodesk say that this isn’t the case. Many pets are very well behaved, preferring to snooze under desks or flirt with passersby. The company has loose rules in place, including barring overzealous barkers. And if an animal has too many accidents indoors, he or she has to leave.

While these pet-friendly programs benefit the dogs, cats, lizards, and even the occasional snake that may spend time in the office, such programs can also benefit employees.

The American Humane Association says that pet-friendly policies can be a boon to employers and employees alike.

• Research indicates that animals can help individuals naturally reduce stress.

• Having pets nearby can keep employees calm and help them adapt better to unforeseen challenges.

• Pets generally induce feelings of happiness. Therefore an office environment where pets are allowed may benefit from improved morale.

• Happier employees often perform better.

• Animals help spark conversation and camaraderie among employees.

• Taking dogs for brief bathroom breaks during the day enables employees to get some exercise, see a change 20

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of scenery and return to the workplace refreshed.

• Knowing that one doesn’t have to rush home to let a dog out can offer peace of mind and enable an employee to stay later to finish up a project without distraction.

A study by the American Pet Products Producers Association says that 1 in 5 companies throughout the United States allow pets to come into work.

More than 50 million people surveyed have said that they believe having pets in the workplace reduces employee absenteeism, improves the creative work environment, helps employees get along better and increases productivity.

Bringing in an office mascot or enabling employees to bring in pets from home can have many advantages.

It is important, however, to follow some guidelines so the experiment works.

• Talk to other pet-friendly firms for advice.

• Be sure to create a pet-friendly environment, free from potential hazards.

• Set ground rules for pets, their owners and fellow employees.

• Have a test run, such as a Take Your Dog to Work Day, before instituting a pet policy.

• Don’t initiate the new policy near a deadline time or a typically busy season.

• Educate employees on how to interact with the animals.

Becoming a pet-friendly place of work can be an asset to employers looking to offer employees benefits in lieu of pay increases in a tough economy.

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Teddy Boy the Blessing is a boxer owned (and employed) by Ed Banning of Trinity Logistics

Lucy & Oreo

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This 3-year-old miniature pinscher is hard at work at Chick’s Saddlery in Harrington with owners Sam and Nicole Chick.

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Shadow, a pointer/dalmation and Billy Schell stand with Shadow’s owner Carol Holland of Holland Jewelers in Lewes.

Minnie & Sandy

Minnie (left) is Capt. Bill Baker’s dog and Sandy is a yellow lab, who belongs to Bill Baker Jr. at Bill’s Sport Shop in Lewes.

Chloe is the client greeter at Compass Point Associates in Harbeson.

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School of Nursing celebrates Class of 2013 The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center recently celebrated the graduation of 19 graduates, the Class of 2013, at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach.

Ralph Williams, CRNA, nurse anesthetist with Beebe Medical Center and one of Beebe’s first male graduates, was the commencement speaker. Danielle Legates, president of the Class of 2014, presented congratulations to the graduates. Jay Wingate, president of the Class of 2013, shared class reflections and special awards for each of his classmates.

The Honorable William Swain Lee, Chair of Beebe Medical Center’s Board of Directors, presented the Board of Directors Award for the highest academic achievement to Eric Lehr.

The Beebe Medical Center Medical Staff sponsored the Salutatorian award for the second-highest academic achievement, which was presented by Alberto Rosa, MD, to Andrew Hudson.

The Alumni Award, given for MedicalSurgical Clinical Excellence in District Nursing, was presented to Alexa Baich. The Patient Care Director’s Leadership Award was presented to Kyle Perry.

The Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary presented its award honoring the graduate who excelled academically, clinically and in community involvement to Eric Lehr. Alexa Baich received the Maternal Child Award, given by Eleanor Cordrey in memory of her sister Virginia Cottingham to the graduate demonstrating an interest in maternal-child nursing. Andrew Hudson received the Dr. David Howard Memorial Award.

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From left, back row: Karen Pickard, Class Advisor, Tré Zuniga, Jay Wingate, Danielle Kell, Andrew Hudson, Kyle Perry, Eric Lehr, Christopher Helminiak. Second row: Amy Willey, Ashley Istenes, Amy Cosgrove, Briana Lewis, Jessinae Masanque, Julie Short. Front row: Ralph Williams, commencement speaker, Melissa Werner, Breann Davidson, Jamie Engle, Alexa Baich, Jessica Rogers, Nancy Bastholm, class advisor and Connie Bushey, director.

Zuniga. Amy Cosgrove was honored with the Faculty Award recognizing the attributes of diploma education. Melissa Werner received the Pat Smith Leadership Award.

Cancer in Common of Rehoboth honored Mariya Zimenkova with its award recognizing the graduate with an interest in cancer.

Jessinae Masanque was the recipient of the Delaware Hospice award honoring an exemplary graduate exhibiting a compassionate philosophy in all aspects of care.

The Lily Campbell Award recognizing the graduate who demonstrated an interest in and attributes of mental health nursing was presented to Jay Wingate.

Julie Short was honored for her perfect attendance. Beebe Medical Center Chaplain Keith Goheen, Jr. presented the Invocation and Benediction.

Connie E. Bushey, MSN, MEd, RN, director of the School of Nursing, along with Class Advisors Nancy Bastholm, MSN, RN and Karen Pickard, MSN, RN, CNE presented the graduates with their school

pin. Jeffrey M. Fried, FACHE, president and CEO of Beebe Medical Center, presented the diplomas.

Members of the Class of 2013 are: Alexa Baich, Amy Cosgrove, Breann Davidson, Jamie Engle, Christopher Helminiak, Andrew Hudson, Ashley Ward Istenes, Danielle Kell, Eric Lehr, Briana Lewis, Jessinae Masanque, Kyle Perry, Jessica Rogers, Julie Short, Melissa Werner, Amy Willey, Jay Wingate, Mariya Zimenkova, and Tré Zuniga.

Reception and fellowship was shared following the graduation in the Epworth Church Fellowship Hall.

The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, at Beebe Medical Center, is the only hospital-based nursing program in Delaware. Beebe graduates have one of the highest NCLEX pass rates in the state and can complete a bachelor of science degree in Nursing at Wilmington University and University of Delaware through well-defined articulation agreements.

Bayhealth celebrates Nurses of the Year Bayhealth recently honored its nurses of the year. Nominated by their peers, these nurses go above and beyond to deliver exceptional patient care, support colleagues, and advance the profession.

A committee of directors from departments throughout the hospital evaluates the nominations and determines award winners in a blind review process based on the Delaware Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards criteria used by the Delaware Nurses’ Association and the Delaware Organization of Nurse Leaders.

All Bayhealth nominations are also submitted for the Delaware Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards.

In addition to winning in their categories, Megan Klonzaris, BSN, RN, CCRN, and Olga Savoskina, BSN, RN, PCCN, were the overall Nurses of the Year at Bayhealth Milford Memorial and Kent General, respectively.

Winners at Bayhealth Milford Memorial: Community-Based: Jessica Soja, BSN, RN; New Registered Nurse Graduate: Nina Vira, BSN, RN; Clinical Nurse-Inpatient—Hospital Based: Ann Veith, BSN, RN; Advanced Practice Nurse: Cathy Gegaris, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN; Clinical Nurse-Critical Care—Hospital Based, and Overall Nurse of the Year: Megan Klonzaris, BSN, RN, CCRN Other nominees from Bayhealth Milford Memorial: Karen MaGee, RN; Kimberly Green, RN, PCCN; Erin Wagoner, RN; Robin Maracle, RN, CMSRN Winners at Bayhealth Kent General: Community-Based: Dawn Culp, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-B, DV & Gang Specialist; New Registered Nurse Graduate: Patricia Butts, RN; Clinical Nurse-Inpatient—Hospital Based: Gail Mesa, BSN, RN; Advanced Practice Nurse: Debbie Warshawsky, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC; Clinical Nurse-Critical Care—Hospital Based: Olga Savoskina, BSN, RN, PCCN Other nominees from Bayhealth Kent General: Angie Creech, RN, CMSRN; Susan Ebaugh, MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN; Katie Faulkner, BSN, RN; Stephanie Hollick, RN; Kimberly Hollowell, BSN, RN; Mary Ellen Konrad, BSN, RN; Krystal Messick, RN; Ashley Pierce, RN

Nurse of the Year, Milford Memorial Hospital

Nurses of the Year, Kent General Hospital

Spendley receives DAISY Award Robyn Spendley, RN, of Lewes received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in a ceremony at Bayhealth Milford Memorial in May. She was nominated for the award based on her reaction during an exceptional event at Milford Memorial.

When a water pipe broke, 22 patients needed to be transported to different rooms throughout the hospital, and Spendley was at the forefront of the transportation team moving patients and equipment. A Bayhealth employee for nearly three years, Spendley is an admissions nurse for patients being admitted through the Emergency

Department or directly from their physician. She also helps nurses place IVs, make beds, give baths, discharge patients – basically anywhere else she is needed.

Before coming to Bayhealth, she was a critical care nurse for 28 years at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, N.J. She received her associate’s degree in nursing from Union College in New Jersey. Each DAISY Award winner receives a certificate, a DAISY Award pin and a serpentine stone sculpture hand-carved

by Shona artisans in Zimbabwe.

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Williamson named Employee of the Month

The 2013 Progress for Prostate Golf Tournament committee, front, from left: J. Munson, N. Leary, J. Hipps, J. Davis, B. Chisholm, R. Davis. Back: S. Clarke, G. Chisholm, F. Parker, J. Scott C. Aumiller, J. Sweeney.

Charity golf tourney to be held

The 10th Anniversary of the Annual Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club/Beebe Medical Foundation Progress for Prostate Charity Golf Tournament will take place at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club on Thursday, July 18. Registration begins at noon and tee off is at 1 p.m.

Registration is open to all players at $125 per individual and $500 per team of four players. Contest prizes, carts and dinner are included in the registration fee. To register, call the Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club Pro Shop at 302-539-1446, ext. 1.

The tournament is the highlight of two days of activities to be enjoyed by golfers and

their families and friends. On July 17, the eve of the tournament, a Magic Show with Rich Bloch will be held at Cripple Creek Country Club. The evening will include the magic show, pasta dinner, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. The cost of this evening of fun is $35 per person with a cash bar.

Honorary chair is world renowned magician, Rich Bloch who has entertained audiences worldwide and now is host to audiences at the magical Dickens Parlour Theatre in Millville.

The tournament has raised more than $190,000 towards prostate cancer free screening programs at Beebe Medical Center.

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Melissa “Missy” Williamson as its May Employee of the Month.

Williamson has been with Nanticoke’s case management team for the past 10 years. She works as an administrative assistant in case management and also serves as Nanticoke’s Community Health Assistance Program (CHAP) and Screening for Life coordinator.

“Missy is a valuable asset to our department; we consider her the nuts and bolts of our team,” said Janan McElroy, director of case management at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

Williamson’s position requires her to perform a variety of tasks including scheduling, recording minutes, triaging phone calls, helping with utilization review with insurance companies, and supporting discharge planning by working with home care representatives, skilled nursing homes, acute care centers, and hospices. She also tracks statistical data that drives outcomes and helps the department achieve its yearly goals.

Missy has been married for 20 years to her husband, Ronny. They have one son, DJ and reside in Georgetown.

Rhone named vice president Beebe Medical Center announces that Steven Rhone, RN, BSN, MS, NE-BC, has been appointed vice president of patient care services. He joined Beebe Medical Center from Christiana Care Health System where he served as administrative director of patient access and capacity management.

At Beebe, Rhone is responsible for the hospital’s nursing units and for developing and implementing nursing strategy and

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system policies to ensure quality patient care. Rhone has nearly 15 years of nursing leadership experience. He holds a bachelor of science degrees in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University, State College, a bachelor of science in nursing from College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa., and a master of science in management, health care administration, from University of Maryland University College (UMUC).

From left, Penny Short, chief nursing officer, Janan McElroy, director of Case Management, (far right) Steven Rose, president/CEO, present Melissa “Missy” Williamson (second from right) with the May 2013 Nanticoke Employee of the Month award.

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Westcott earns recertification Beebe Medical Center announces that Kim Westcott, MS, RD, LDN, CSO, has earned her recertification as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), a designation she has held for five years.

In 2008, Westcott was the first registered dietitian in Delaware to pass the inaugural Oncology Board Specialty certification exam offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Today, she remains the only registered dietitian in Sussex County with this specialized certification, and one of four registered dietitians in the state of Delaware.

The Academy’s Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group provides these certified dietetic professionals with resources and networking opportunities to deal with the complexities of oncology practice.

Cancer patients have unique nutritional demands. Not only does the disease itself impact the body, but chemotherapy and radiation also cause side effects that lead to malnutrition.

Westcott works closely with patients at Tunnell Cancer Center, as well as at Beebe Medical Center. She has been a registered dietitian at Beebe Medical Center since September 1993. She also has a master of science degree in health education.

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Bittner named SVP at Chesapeake Utilities Michael P. McMasters, president and chief executive officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, has announced Elaine B. Bittner has been appointed senior vice president of strategic development.

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as vice president of strategic development in 2010, Elaine has enhanced our strategic planning process to help improve strategic thinking across the company; played a lead role in developing our new business strategy and has significantly improved our corporate communications, human resources and government affairs functions. Elaine’s work to develop our internal and external brand strategy contributed to Chesapeake being honored as one of the 2012 Top Workplaces in Delaware.”

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GUEST COLUMN

College education and investment:

By Doug Phillips, CPA

Where should ROI rank in the decision-making process?

For many high school students, the college search begins with a whirlwind tour of campuses - often in the heat of the summer, peaks with the crush of applications at yearend and concludes in the spring with the ultimate reality check: analyzing financial aid offers to determine which choice is the most affordable.

In the traditional view, families calculate college costs as a budget-biting expense that lasts for four or five years, and some even take the time to estimate how much debt their student will incur along the way and the monthly cost of paying it off in 10 years after graduation.

In recent years, the development of vast databases that incorporate information on college costs, salaries graduates receive and earnings in specific career fields has created another interesting metric: the return on investment (“ROI”) for attending the school of your dreams.

By tapping into such databases, it’s possible to project how well your college investment is likely to pay off. Is it better to major in engineering or in education? Which campus is more likely to put you on the path to prosperity: University of Delaware, Delaware State or Dartmouth?

Some analysts believe this information is crucial, especially for middle-income families.

Writes political science professor Mark Schneider, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research: “For decades, a college education was the second most expensive commodity families ever paid for, after their house….

Knowing how that investment is going to pay off is a critical consideration that should factor into the decision about which school to attend.”

Stephanie Owens and Isabel V. Sawhill of the Brookings Institution are more skeptical. “The information needed to make a wise decision,” they say, “can be difficult to find and hard to interpret.”

While using such projections can be helpful in narrowing down college choices and even in making the final decision, the reality 28

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is that the actual outcome will depend significantly on the student’s choice of career and performance in that field, no matter what the databases suggest.

However, the people who have reviewed the data and crunched the numbers have drawn a number of conclusions that students and their parents should consider as they contemplate college options. They include: • On average, the benefits of a college degree far outweigh the costs. The total wage premium for a bachelor’s degree, as opposed to just a high school diploma, is $570,000.

• The return on investment from a college degree is higher at more selective universities and at public universities. The reasons for this are almost self-evident. In most cases, the more selective the university, the higher the quality of the student and therefore the greater probability of success in the real world.

And, for public universities, their lower cost reduces the base figure from which return on investment is calculated.

• Within each level of selectivity, ROI varies widely among individual colleges. In addition to selectivity, key factors affecting ROI are the student’s choice of major and the school’s graduation rate. A school with a higher proportion of engineering majors and a low dropout rate is likely to show a higher ROI than a teachers’ college with a high dropout rate.

• The lowest ROI occurs when students start college and then drop out, because they reap no reward for their education and are saddled with paying back their loans.

• Projected lifetime earnings for some high school graduates (primarily those with careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields) can exceed earnings for college graduates who enter traditionally lower-paying professions (education, communications and service industries, for example).

Given the significance of a family’s investment in a college education, it makes sense to include ROI in weighing educational choices, but the primary criterion in making college decisions must be the personal characteristics and skills of each student.

While salary is often a factor in choosing

a job, maximizing lifetime earnings potential is not the prime criterion in every student’s career choice. Students who strongly desire careers as teachers, social workers or nutritionists should be encouraged to do so because these professions, while not the most rewarding financially, are essential to maintaining a prosperous and well-functioning society.

Similarly, students who do not have outstanding high school grades and are uncertain about committing to a four-year college program should give consideration to options like career-specific technical training or an associate’s degree at a community college.

Delaware high school students who fit this description can save significantly on college costs by enrolling in a two-year program at Delaware Technical Community College and later transferring to the University of Delaware or other four-year institution to complete work for a bachelor’s degree.

Two of the most helpful websites are the annual ROI analysis found at payscale.com and the new College Scorecard created by the U.S. Department of Education (http:// collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/). The payscale. com study ranks more than 1,000 schools and includes some helpful listings of the best schools by type of institution, region and frequently chosen majors. (The University of Delaware holds up well in these rankings, placing 165th overall with an 8.2 percent return on investment for in-state students and 209th with a 6.4 percent ROI for out-ofstate students.) The College Scorecard, while still being developed, allows users to enter a school’s name and learn its typical cost, sixyear graduation rate, the median amount borrowed by its students and their loan default rate.

As families investigate college options and study the available resources, they will recognize that the return on their college investment will most likely be positive, but this is not true in all cases, and variations from school to school and from major to major, can be significant. With education costs rising faster than the rate of inflation (average tuition at public universities increased by 15 percent between 2008 and 2010, the most recent figures available), families must not only be careful in determining what they can afford to spend but also in projecting whether their student will be likely to earn enough after graduation to cover living expenses and pay off any college debt.

About the author Doug Phillips is president and managing director of Horty & Horty P.A., a public accounting firm with offices in Dover and Wilmington.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING Horty & Horty, P.A. Doug Phillips, CPA, Cr.FA 302-730-4560 cpainfo@horty.com 3702 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 ADVERTISING Morning Star Business Report Bryant Richardson 302-629-9788 302-629-9243 fax www.msbusinessreport.com sales@mspublications.com 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy. P.O. Box 1000 Seaford, DE 19973 ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. Randy Duplechain, P.E. 302-424-1441 www.dbfinc.com 23 N. Walnut St. Milford, DE 19963 BUSINESS ORGANIZATION Better Business Bureau of Delaware Christine Sauers 302-221-5255 302-221-5265 fax www.delaware.bbb.org info@delaware.bbb.org 60 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce David Martin 302-539-2100 302-539-9434 fax www.bethany-fenwick.org info@bethany-fenwick.org 36913 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE 19944

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Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Carol Everhart 302-227-6446 302-227-2233 ext. 13 302-227-8351 fax www.beach-fun.com carol@beach-fun.com 501 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce Paula Gunson 302-629-9690 302-629-0281 fax www.seafordchamber.com admin@seafordchamber.com 304 A High St. Seaford, DE 19973 EDUCATION Delaware Technical Community College Corporate and Community Programs Christopher M. Moody, Director 302-855-1665 302-858-5456 fax www.dtcc.edu/owens/ccp cmoody@dtcc.edu Jason Technology Center PO Box 610 Rt. 18, Seashore Highway Georgetown, DE 19947 University of Delaware Professional & Continuing Studies Tara Kee 866-820-0238 302-831-3292 fax www.pcs.udel.edu continuing-ed@udel.edu ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING Envirotech Environmental Consulting, Inc. Todd Fritchman 302-684-5201 302-684-5204 fax www.envirotechecinc.com info@envirotechecinc.com 26412 Broadkill Road Milton, DE 19968

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