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TOP SHOT- West Virginia freshman and Salisbury School graduate Morgan Phillips recently placed first and second in the NCAA championships while the Mountaineers won their fifth straight national title. See story on page 18
Real Estate and Construction
This month’s Salisbury Star features businesses that contribute to our area’s growth as well as businesses that service homes and businesses once they are built. Pages 8-11. EPOCH- The Epoch Dream Center looks to create lasting memories for children. Page 4
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Avery Hall................................... 13 Bulletin Board.......................24-25 Business Digest...................12-14 Business Directory...............32-33 Church........................................ 34 Delegate’s Report........................ 5 Education .............................26-29 Entertainment............................ 23 Final Word.................................. 35 Fruitland Chamber.................... 16 Gee Dunsten.............................. 17 Health....................................30-31 Personnel................................... 15 Real Estate................................. 17 Sports....................................18-22 Salisbury University.................. 29 Student Profile........................... 26 The Great Outdoors.................. 21 Veronica Correa......................... 33
May 2017
CRAFT BEER MEETING - Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot and Del. Carl Anderton visited Evolution Craft Brewing in Salisbury recently as part of a day long tour of the Eastern Shore. The two wanted to speak with John and Tom Knorr, owners of Evolution Craft Brewing about recent legislation that hurt the craft beer industry. Pictured, Evo finance head Jasmine Moore, Evo owners Tom Knorr and John Knorr, Comptroller Peter Franchot, Evo brands rep. Carter Price, Comptroller’s Chief of Staff Len Foxwell, Del. Carl Anderton, and Eastern Shore Intergovernmental Affairs Representative Thomas “Bunky” Luffman in the Evolution Craft Brewing barrel room after an informal craft beer meeting. Submitted photo
Designer Austin Vestal brings romantic fantasy couture to the plaza in Salisbury
By Mary Bargion
Spring has us in its firm but gentle grip. Soft greenery whispers goodbye to the red tulips and purple iris that have packed their bags for the long trip home. A sense of freedom is in the air, and with it, exciting innovation. A spring stroll on the Downtown Plaza is warranted. Walk slowly until you see a large glass store front with the names Corsets & Cogs and Axe to Grind. This is dual-duty shop of Austin Vestal, tailor, designer, engineer and professional knife sharpener. (If you need a restaurant kitchen full of knives sharpened, he’s your man.) Look closely in the window that’s just around the corner from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The antique manikins are sporting outfits you probably wouldn’t see in department stores. Vestal is a 22 year-old artisan from Salisbury, who, in the last couple of years, has parlayed his expertise in engineering, fine tailoring and visionary design into a successful one-man show. His clients arrive by word of mouth to buy “off the rack” or to be custom fitted.
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Vestal works from a number of patterns he has created over the years. He feels details and decoration are two important elements for a well-turned-out client. “Every quarter there is a steady growth,” he said about his two businesses. “I’ve been able to see consistent growth as I become part of the community.” For a while the shop was located across the Plaza in a smaller space. This year he moved into 1,000 square-feet that was a former gift shop with a bonus clearstory window. Vestal has been strongly influenced by the Maryland Renaissance Festival and the significance of leatherwork, historic costumes, language and the roiling romance of the times between the Tudor and Renaissance periods. (Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1596.) He spoke about a day that changed his life. “I was walking by a tavern at the fair and heard all these voices with Northern European accents they had created for their persona discussing Norse myths,” he said. “I was hooked.” The rush of romanticism and escape began to show in his life and soon he was something of a Renaissance man himself. A former assistant manager for Hancock Fabrics before it pulled out of town, he learned about fabrics, sewing and corset stitchery, a specific art form in which he became an expert. Gone are the rigid whalebones and breathless lacing; instead Vestal offers the wearer corsets with pretty colored ribbons that could be worn as outerwear, shaped and fastened with flexible (sprung) steel bones.
They produce a silhouette Vestal finds attractive: skirts with flyaway petticoats peeking out from under purple piping, long dramatic gowns and even a demure two-piece silver-gray outfit with buttons covered in black lace. Can you spell “imagination”? The dystopian designer works in this vein. The ethic is called Steampunk, technically a sub-genre of science fiction, but the fashion “look” incorporates 19thcentury industrialization (the steam) and the rebellion about said industrialization (punk). Designs might include a nod to Jules Verne - a lot of brass, copper, wood and cogs, with accessories such as a leather outfit set off by a large silver chain draped across the body like a baby metal python. Prices range from $225 up for custom corsets and skirts run $60 to $120. Aristocrats in this fantastic scenario come to the table with oversize hats, double-breasted coats, lots of gear, goggles with spikes and fantabulous futuristic decoration. Vestal explained the look. “It’s kind of like society has never progressed from the Victorian era – what would it be like if vacuums and cars hadn’t been invented? Where the Victorians were obsessed by color and flowers, Steampunks lean toward brown and black. To the uninitiated the vibe is a “pumped-up” version of the comingof-age Victorian society as Gothic on steroids. Vestal said he likes “realistic” models and works with women’s sizes 12 to 8, or
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DPI Booster Banquet recognizes outstanding farmers Hundreds of farmers, chicken company employees, and allies of the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken community gathered in Salisbury recently for the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI) Booster Banquet, the 1,800-member trade association’s annual membership dinner. During its 61st banquet, DPI recognized 11 outstanding chicken growers and four individuals for their work on behalf of the chicken industry. The J. Frank Gordy, Sr. Delmarva Distinguished Citizen Award, DPI’s highest honor, was presented to Paul Downes of Sussex County. Downes is the CEO and president of Mountaire Farms, where he has worked for 34 years. Under his leadership, Mountaire has grown to become the seventh largest chicken company in America, and the nation’s largest private label chicken company. Downes, a Laurel, Del. native, started his career in Delmarva’s poultry industry as a flock supervisor before working his way up to leadership positions. On a national level, he serves on the National Chicken Council’s board of directors. The Edward H. Ralph DPI Medal of Achievement was presented to Dave Lovell of Melfa, Va. The award goes to a non-elected person for outstanding service on behalf of Delmarva’s chicken industry. Lovell, who served on DPI’s board of directors, has been raising chickens
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since 1991, and he owns eight chicken houses. He has been an innovator in putting environmentally friendly features into practice on his farm and has been deeply involved in sustainability issues that affect the entire industry. The DPI Medal of Achievement for an elected official was awarded to Delaware State Senator Gerald Hocker of Sussex County. Sen. Hocker has been a voice for the business community in the Delaware legislature since he was first elected in 2002. He championed a 2014 bill that would have required state agen-
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cies to document regulatory effects and costs that new regulations would impose, and last year, he was instrumental in stopping the state from enacting onerous and potentially industry-stopping stormwater management rules. A final special citation in recognition of accomplishments was awarded posthumously to Bill Brown, a longtime chicken grower and University of Delaware Extension poultry agent who died in an accident on his farm in April 2016. Brown was an exceptional educa-
tor who worked to improve all segments of the chicken industry. After his death, his colleagues have carried on his work by reinforcing the importance of taking safety precautions on farms at all times. Additionally, DPI recognized 11 outstanding chicken growers. Selected by their companies from Delmarva’s more than 1,600 poultry growers, this year’s recipients are: Choudry Asif, Salisbury – Perdue Farms; Pat Cahall, Continued on page 4
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Epoch Dream Center looks to provide memorable moments By Al Higgins
Epoch Dream Center is the vision of Joann and Jonathon Blockmon of Hebron. Having a desire to make a difference in the lives of children living in her hometown, Joann visited Frazee in Greenville, S.C. and began dreaming of starting a similar program. The dream became a reality when Joann met Erin Sheehan, who shared a similar dream and vision. Joann has an extensive background in education and oversees daily instruction. She is also the liaison between Epoch and school administration and staff. Erin is the Administrative Director and partnered with Joann in the spring of 2013. Together they began their joint vision in opening a center to help under-resourced children to excel academically, emotionally and socially. Her love for children and her background in business administration allows Erin to handle the day-to-day operations of Epoch. So what does Epoch mean? Epoch is a period of time in the history of a person’s life marked by notable events or new developments. “It is our dream that by attending the Epoch Dream Center, every child will experience something
they will never forget,” said Joann. “By helping participants develop strong character, work ethic and moral values, they will be equipped to make wise decisions and begin a better story for their lives and community.” “Our staff, mentors and volunteers provide a fun, loving and structured environment so children can excel towards their potential,” said Joann. “Through their attendance at Epoch, children learn the value of hard work and the importance of making wise decisions. At the end of each day we share a family-style dinner together.” Currently participants in first through fifth grades are recommended by the administration and faculty of Westside Primary and Westside Intermediate Schools based on set criteria. Each year, students enrolled in the program advance in grade level, remaining in the program through the eighth grade. The Epoch Dream Center is funded in part by the Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children, the local Management Board of Wicomico County, with funding from the governor’s Office for Children and organizations within Maryland including the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, Community
Couture continued so, preferring curvy to the impossibly thin bodies of runway models. But women don’t hold all the cards. There are also clothes for men - suit coats, vests and a tan leather apron for the weekend blacksmith. Vestal’s large shop is full of interesting things, notably two recently acquired vintage industrial sewing machines from the 1950s. He was thrilled and immediately got on one of his three computers to pull up some schematics so he could get to work. He can fix, repair, take apart, rebuild, and figure out what part of a machine isn’t pulling its weight, all without inducing the engineer’s equivalent of road rage. The space is full of fun, incongruous things, such as a lone white pith helmet waiting to be adopted, tools and boxes of
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leather scraps. Long lengths of leather hang against the exposed brick walls. As he toyed with his cell phone, Vestal shared his philosophy, acknowledging that death, in the right hands, can be transformative. “I know what it is to respect an animal,” he said. “You take the imperfections and beautify it. In an age when everything is thrown away, using the whole animal is a lost art.” More beauty awaits on the opposite side of the shop where two other artisans display their wares: Uncle Jon’s wonderfully smelling soap and Darkness and Daylight, which offers handcrafted accessories by Lise Swanson. Stretched out like planets in the universe,each unique pin marries whimsy and art – so far from buttons and bows. Again, one has to admire the patience it took to create such a display.
Frankford, Del. – Perdue Farms; Donald Howard, Crisfield – Tyson Foods; Dave Lovell, Melfa – Perdue Farms; Sherman & Patty Jones, Millsboro, Del. – Mountaire Farms of Delmarva; Ryan Marshall, Pittsville – Mountaire Farms of Delaware; Burton & Sue Ockels, Seaford, Del. – Amick Farms; Dale Phillips, Georgetown, Del. – Al-
len Harim; Chittle Saylor Jr., Preston – Allen Harim; Ruby West, Delmar – Mountaire Farms of Delmarva; Terry & Diana Woodward, Harrington, Del. – Mountaire Farms. The DPI banquet is an annual celebration of the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry. Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. is the 1,800-member nonprofit trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s meat chicken industry.
Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Richard A. Henson Foundation and the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. The remaining of funding comes
through private donations and gifts. The Epoch Dream Center is a 501 (C) 3 public non-profit. All donations to Epoch are tax deductible.
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Maryland Delegate’s Report
By Carl Anderton, Maryland Delegate
The 437th Legislative Session in Maryland has officially come to an end as of April 10. It is great to be back in the district and we are excited to attend events on the Shore and see everyone. We had a productive session and though we are satisfied with the outcome, we know our job is not finished. Our primary focus since the summer and throughout session was working with the Governor’s team and House leadership to secure funding for local priorities. Our successes in the Governor’s budget is the highlight of the legislative session. We are excited about the improvements and expansions it will bring to our district. We are grateful to have secured $1 million in funding for the Downtown Salisbury revitalization and continuation of the Main Street project. Two-thirds of Governor Hogan’s Capital Budget for FY18 were dedicated to education projects within the state. We received an increase in funding for Salisbury University which includes operating funds for the Academic Commons as well as funding for construction projects for West Salisbury Elementary School and Parkside High School. The budget included $29 million for projects in Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties and $368
million in Lower Eastern Shore transportation projects. At the request of the County Executive, we held numerous meetings over the summer Carl Anderton and throughout the 90 day session with the Governor, his staff, and House leadership to secure funding for the finalization of Perdue Stadium’s renovations. We secured $500,000 towards the ongoing renovations, and Governor Hogan has ensured us that the remaining funds will be in next year’s budget. During the 2017 session, we put in a Wicomico County Delegation bill that would have extended deer hunting on private property to the second Sunday during the deer firearms season. Though this bill easily passed in the House Chamber, it was unable to make it through the Senate in an acceptable fashion. We are already planning to try again next year so that Wicomico County can have the same hunting regulations as the surrounding counties on the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland. We have been working hard to restore municipal highway user revenues and drafted two bills that would address
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Delaware Governor John Carney has released a joint letter with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to the Chair of PJM Interconnection’s Board of Managers, opposing the cost allocation of the $279 million Artificial Island transmission line project, which would continue to unfairly burden electric ratepayers in Delaware and across the Delmarva Peninsula. Delmarva homeowners and businesses would see their electric bills rise to cover 90 percent of the cost of the project, while receiving little in the way of a direct benefit. “Delmarva Peninsula taxpayers should not have to disproportionately pay hundreds of millions of dollars in rate increases, especially given the majority of the benefits will go to other states,” said Governor Hogan. Delaware and Maryland have appealed the current cost allocation to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Governor Carney and Governor Hogan urged PJM to support a rehearing in their letter. According to the most recent cost estimates, Delmarva ratepayers would still pay approximately $250 million of the $279 million in the project’s total costs, while receiving little direct benefit. “As a result, the average residential and commercial customer will pay significantly higher rates,” Governor Carney and Governor Hogan wrote in their letter. “For many families this simply will be unaffordable and for many businesses it could mean closures and job losses. This economic burden to Delmarva is unacceptable.” Delaware’s Public Service Commission and Public Advocate also have urged the PJM Board to support a rehearing on the cost allocation.
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Award Sponsor, Tyler Barnes, representing Gillis Gilkerson, presents the 2017 Non-Profit Organization of the Year award to Penny Bradford who accepted the award on behalf of Women Supporting Women. Submitted photo.
The Officers and Directors of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce held the 97th Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 20, at Dove Pointe. The Chamber recognized member businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact within various areas of the chamber business community. Winners were nominated by peers and chosen by the Annual Banquet Awards Selection Committee. Members who had reached a milestone anniversary of their membership with the Chamber in 2016 were also recognized. 2017 Chamber Award recipients: • Member Volunteer of the Year: Heather Duma • Ambassador of the Year: Jeff Merritt, Minuteman Press • Small Business of the Year: Omni Technology Professionals, LLC • Medium Business of the Year: SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate • Large Business of the Year: K & L Microwave, Inc. • Businessman of the Year: Ron Boltz, Alarm Engineering • Businesswoman of the Year: Kathleen Momme, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore • Young Professional of the Year: Caroline Presburg, Bayrunner Shuttle
Award Sponsor, Dr. Memo Diriker, BEACON at Salisbury University presents the 2017 Chamber Award to Ernie Colburn. Submitted photo
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Salisbury Star Real Estate and Construction edition Best Price offers quality services Bennett Companies provide better alternatives at the most affordable price around By Carol Kinsley
By Carol Kinsley Best Price Cooling, Heating and Plumbing — the name says it all. The full service company offers quality cooling, heating and plumbing services at the most affordable price around. “We serve Sussex County, Del., and Wicomico, Worcester, Caroline and Dorchester counties in Maryland,” said Dan Henderson, general manager, who sold Henderson Mechanical to Best Price in August after 37 years in the HVAC and plumbing business. The company remains in the same location, 105 New St., in downtown Seaford, Del. “We serve commercial and residential markets for service and installation,” Henderson said. The company represents HVAC products by Daikin, largest manufacturer of HVAC products in the world. Daikin’s products boast a 12-year warranty. Before the weather turns unbearably hot is the time to schedule maintenance
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“The waste industry is continually evolving, and it is important to remain in the forefront to offer better alternatives to your customers over traditional disposal methods,” said Bruce Giordano of the Bennett Companies. Since being founded over 65 years ago by Howard Bennett Sr. and then through David and Bill Bennett, the company has been involved in demolition, waste hauling, site development and excavation. In 2012, recognizing the need for a construction and demolition waste processing facility, the company opened the Bennett C&D Processing Facility on its property at 515 S. Camden Ave., Fruitland. The 15,000-square-foot Facility is the only state-permitted facility of its kind on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. “Doing a lot of demolition projects ourselves, we realized that that the majority of the material going to the landfill could be recycled. We accept all material normally generated in building a new structure or demolishing or renovating an existing building,” Giordano said. However, the facility does not accept, or process, any municipal waste
(commercial or household trash) or hazardous materials. “In an average year we accept approximately 24,000 tons of debris into our facility that would otherwise go to the landfill, and we recycle better than 60 percent of this debris,” he said. This process reduces the volume of waste going into the landfills and aids in extending their lifespan, ultimately saving the taxpayers money for the construction of future landfill cells. Although this process does divert revenue away from the county landfills, the benefits outweigh this shortfall. Incoming materials do not have to be separated by type. “They can come in commingled,” Giordano continued. “That is one of the greatest benefits of this facility.” Additionally, hauling contractors recognize the importance of being able to dispose of their materials in a safer and more efficient environment than that of a landfill. Bennett Processing Facility utilizes mechanized equipment and hand labor to sort, process, grind and bale various commodities such as cardboard, paper, wood, metal, concrete/masonry, plastic, Continued on page 9
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Home affordability rises in second half of 2016 Even though starter home prices have increased by nearly 14 percent since the first quarter of 2016, affordability rose to 70.4 and 71.9 percent in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, of 2016, according to the Maryland Association of REALTORS (MAR). First time homebuyers in Maryland had 70.4 and 71.9 percent of the income necessary to purchase a typical starter home. Affordability has remained flat since 2015---the Index at the end of 2016 was 71.7 percent, which was almost the same as the 71.6 percent registered in 2015. “The increase in affordability, although small, is always good news for Maryland home buyers” said MAR President Shelly Murray. “The combination of the decrease in starter home prices and continued low interest rates in the fourth quarter, combined with an increase in median incomes, contributed to the small rise in affordability,” added Murray. The Index has never reached 100 percent in the eleven years that MAR has calculated it. The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was converted in 2007 to a quarterly calculation. Sage Policy Group, Inc., Economic Consultants for MAR recalculated the data for the conversion. The quarterly calculation allows tracking longterm housing affordability in Maryland in a more macro way by accommodating some of the minor changes that can occur in a monthly figure. Sage has also revised the 2013 and 2014 data based on more recent data regarding median and personal income. With the first quarter of 2015, Sage has made a further revision to the HAI by adding the property tax to the monthly principal, mortgage interest, and mortgage insurance payment. The weighted average of 2014-15 property tax rates for the State, 23 counties and municipalities and Baltimore City is included as well as the monthly principal and mortgage rate, and mortgage insurance. The median household income figure used in the HAI calculation has also been revised, due to extensive updates from the U.S. Bureau of Census based on the data received from the recently completed American Community Surveys (ACS). The HAI is still based upon the percentage of income the typical first-time homebuyer must have to buy a typical starter home with a five percent down payment, based on a 25 percent qualifying ratio for monthly housing principal and interest to gross monthly income and assuming a 30-year amortization at the effective mortgage rate plus a PMI premium. Monthly fluctuations in affordability can be due to changes in interest rates, other terms of financing and home prices. Bennett Companies continued vinyl and carpet padding Anyone can bring in materials including commercial waste haulers, contractors, home builders, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia — after setting up a waste disposal account. Bennett Processing Facility is one of only 11 facilities in the United States — and the only one in Maryland — that has received third party certification through the Recycling Certification Institute (RCI), the only evaluation body recognized by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). This Best Price continued ers, walk-in coolers and other refrigeration problems,” Henderson said. “Our plumbing products are mainly in the repair and remodel market. We install anything from a boiler to a faucet and offer comprehensive service for remodeling a kitchen or bathroom. We do some new construction, but our primary focus is service and installation in existing homes,” Henderson said. Residential services include whole house re-piping, conventional or tankless water heater repair or replacement, outside hose connections, sump pumps, jet pumps and gas lines. Got a leaky toilet, clogged drain or water pressure problems? Best Price can help. The folks at Best Price understand
certification makes LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects bringing in their construction and demolition material eligible for the additional LEED Pilot Credit point under MRpc87. The facility has been instrumental in helping several new projects in the area such as the new West Salisbury Elementary School, Bennett Middle School, Salisbury University Academic Commons Building and NASA’s Mission Launch Control Center achieve their LEED Goals. For more information, visit bennettcompanies.com or contact Bruce Giordano at 410-749-3116; email bruce@bennettcompanies.com. a heating or air conditioning system is more than just a way to moderate the temperature inside. It is an essential part of making your home comfortable, safe and efficient, and it is important for your family’s health and safety. When you find yourself in need of service or repair, count on the HVAC specialists at Best Price to get your system running like new. Best Price repairs gas, electric and oil furnaces, conventional and geothermal heat pumps and both gas and oil boilers. When it is time to replace your system, Best Price’s team of professionals is ready to serve you with quality products and industry leading warranties…all at the best price around. See what Best Price can do for you. Visit www.bestpricepros.com or call 302-629-3753.
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Service Today lives up to its name Terra Firma is new name for well established company By Carol Kinsley
When you call Service Today, you get just that: service the same day. When you need it fixed, you need it fixed now, not tomorrow. Heating, cooling and hot water have become necessities, not luxuries, in our everyday lives, so when there’s a problem with your heater, air conditioning, hot water, electrical wiring or plumbing, call Service Today. You’ll get a live person, never a recording, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Service Today is always open and ready to take your call! If your A/C, furnace or water heater needs to be replaced, Service Today will replace it the same day, guaranteed. If for some unforeseen reason, they cannot replace it the same day, Service Today will put you up in a hotel or write you a check for $100. Who else would do that? Service Today Inc. is an employeeowned company with over 130 employee owners who understand the importance of superior customer service. At Service Today, the employee owners take responsibility for their customers’ happiness. As owners, they have a vested interest in making sure customers are pleased with their services and overall service experience. “When you own something, you take great care of it, as Service Today will with your patronage,” said Debbi Brunner, marketing executive for the company. All Service Today employee owners are “Certified Safe” with drug testing and in-depth background checks com-
pleted before they are brought into the company fold and eventually into your home. For further public and customer safety, all employee owners’ photographs and service specialty areas are posted on the company’s website, servicetodayinc.com. The technicians who perform repairs and installations are highly skilled, factory certified, and undergo hours and hours of technical training per year. Service Today is the area’s only heating, cooling and plumbing company that boasts an “in-house” NATE (North American Technical Excellence) recognized training facility at its Seaford, Del., location led by the company’s own full-time educator and NATE certified proctor, Josh Wagner. Service Today takes pride in delivering an exceptional customer service experience and delivering fast, competent, professional home services backed up by the company motto: “We will do our very best to deliver superior products and services at a fair price for the value, faster than the customer expects, and get it right the first time. If for any reason we don’t get it right the first time… we will make it right…… right now!” To make getting help with all your home services needs quick and easy, the company launched its new web-based smartphone site, SERVICETODAY. HELP, which is the fastest and easiest way to schedule any of your home service needs. Open Google on your smartphone and say, “OK Google” and then say, “SERVICETODAY.HELP.” Google will immediately send you the SERVICETODAY.HELP site where you click the home service you need
Flags for Heroes to take place around the Memorial Day holiday
The Wicomico Rotary, Salisbury Sunrise Rotary and the Rotary Club of Salisbury encourage you to show your support for a hero by sponsoring a flag through their Flags For Heroes project. Flags For Heroes, now in its second year, is an opportunity for a person or a corporation to honor an active duty, retired or deceased veteran, a first responder, a physician, teacher, loved one, friend or someone who has been a true hero in their lives. A flag will be dedicated to that person and flown in their honor at the intersection of Hobbs Road and Rt. 50 in Salisbury around the Memorial Day holiday (May 20-June 4). A certificate acknowledging the sponsorship will be provided to the recipient. Both corporate and personal sponsorships are available, and start at $50. Proceeds will support local military and veteran causes. In 2016, its inaugural year, Flags For Heroes generated $4,500, which was donated to Operation We Care, which regularly sends care boxes to our servicemen and servicewomen overseas. To learn more about the 2017 Flags for Heroes project or to sponsor a flag, visit www.flags4heroes.org.
Mother’s Day Tea to be held at Poplar Hill Mansion May 13
Come join Poplar Hill Mansion for a wonderful Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m.. What better way to celebrate the Mom in your life than taking her to High Tea at Salisbury’s oldest house? The menu will include: cream of green pea soup with mint, assorted tea sandwiches (chicken salad, open faced cucumber, pimento cheese, and black forest ham with orange butter), blueberry lemon scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, assorted desserts (carrot cupcakes, chocolate raspberry bars, and honey lavender shortbread Cookies), and lady grey tea. The Tea will also feature live music by the talents of Judy Willing, Becky Joseph, and Bill Alexander. Cost is $22.00 per person and everyone has a chance to win door prizes. RSVP required as seats are very limited. All proceeds go towards the preservation of Salisbury’s oldest house, Poplar Hill Mansion, a 501(c)-3. Call 410-749-1776 for more information or to RSVP.
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Terra Firma of Delmarva Inc. is a relatively new name for a well-established company with familiar faces. The family-based business headquartered in Delmar, Del., dates back to 1972 when P & A Engineering Inc. started out as a small, local paving company. It has grown to a full-service site development and paving contractor serving residential and commercial needs in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Renamed 10 years ago, Terra Firma is now run by the third generation of the Pusey family. “From the smallest patch to driveways, roadways, parking lots or site work for the largest shopping center, we do it all,” said Vicki Pusey, president. Terra Firma handles all project needs from the initial clearing through the earthwork, pipe work, curb and gutter, to the final paving operation. (heating, cooling, or plumbing) and their phone number will be automatically dialed for you. Since its founding 15 years ago, Service Today has become the largest
Other family members involved, all with the Pusey surname, include Chris, vice president of the site division; Wayne, vice president of the paving division; Mike, chief estimator; and Barbara, office manager. With owner involvement in every project, no matter what the need is, clients can count on Terra Firma to provide solutions. The company is considered one of the most reliable paving companies in the region. “We are proud of our work record and of our employees who make it happen,” Vicki said. “We are never satisfied with mediocre results from any part of our company. We believe that if better is possible, good is not good enough.” For a full list of services offered, see “Solutions” on the website, terrafirmacorp.com. For a free estimate or more information, call 302-846-3350 or email info@ TerraFirmaCorp.com.
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Two new leaders of Wicomico County Public Schools announced Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna C. Hanlin and the Wicomico County Board of Education are pleased to announce two new members of the senior leadership team for Wicomico County Public Schools, effective July 1. At the April 11 board meeting, the Board of Education acted on the recommendation of Superintendent Hanlin and approved the appointment of Frederick “Rick” Briggs as assistant superintendent – chief academic officer. He will take over from Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dr. Margo Handy, who is retiring June 30. Briggs is currently serving as principal of James M. Bennett High. Dr. Hanlin also announced that Edwin “Bruce” Ford will be the chief
finance and operations officer for the school system. He will take over the administrative services duties currently held by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cathy Townsend, who will retire on Aug. 31. Ford is currently serving as comptroller for Wicomico County Public Schools. “We conducted an extensive search and interview process to fill these two senior leadership positions, and I’m delighted by the experience, leadership, and vision of these two candidates,” said Dr. Hanlin. Briggs “I’m proud to say
that both are not only longtime employees of Wicomico Schools, but are also success stories from our school system.” Ford is a 1972 graduate of James M. Bennett High, Ford and Briggs graduated from Parkside High in 1994. After earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Salisbury University, Briggs began his career with Wicomico County Public Schools in 1999. He taught math at Wicomico High for five years, then served one year as the school’s dean of students and four years
as one of the school’s assistant principals. He was promoted to principal in 2005, serving first at Bennett Middle for two years, at Mardela Middle and High for five years, and at James M. Bennett High for one year. He earned his master of education in school administration from Salisbury University in 2005. Ford earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accouTnting, magna cum laude, from Salisbury University in 1976. He has been a certified public accountant in the State of Maryland since 1978. He worked as an audit manager for PKS & Co. and as assistant comptroller at Delaware Electric Cooperative Inc. He has served as comptroller for Wicomico Schools since Aug. 1, 1987.
150 Year Celebration events
Wicomico County is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and for this sesquicentennial occasion, the county has planned a variety of events and promotions. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the celebration. One of the featured events is the Parade of Towns, which will take place on the Saturday of the Wicomico County Fair at 1:50 p.m. The county’s municipalities and other regions will represent their areas in this parade by WinterPlace Park on Aug. 19. There will also be an Historic Village at the fair that day, where people can learn about Wicomico County’s historic attractions. The following month, a courthouse unveiling and history crawl will be held in conjunction with 3rd Friday on Sept. 15. On Sept. 16, the Greater Salisbury Committee, which is observing its’ 50th year in service to the community, is hosting a black-tie optional gala to celebrate Wicomico County and its 150th celebration. The gala will be held at Salisbury University, in the Guerrieri Academic Commons. More information about the gala, including how to purchase tickets, will be coming. The 150th anniversary will also be celebrated at Wicomico County’s annual signature events, with special promotions at the Good Beer Festival on Oct. 14-15 and the Autumn Wine Festival on Oct. 21-22. To learn more about the 150 Year Celebration and related events, visit www.WicomicoCounty.org.
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Business Digest
Easy E-Commerce workshop
Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center will host the next Easy E-Commerce workshop on Wednesday, May 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, Ocean City. “Focusing on the Basics of Digital Marketing, Sales and Development” will be presented by Victoria Kent of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The cost to attend is $10. Whether you want to sell products online, create awareness and branding or market an event, it all ties back to ecommerce. The information will be presented in a realistic and easy to understand way for small business application. To register, or for more information, contact Lisa Twilley, administrative manager, at 410-546-1900/ltwilley@ marylandcapital.org. Online registration is open at www.marylandcapital.org/services/business-education.
Delmarva Power recognized
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has named Delmarva Power a 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner for its continued success in helping customers save energy and money through a variety of energy efficiency programs. The Sustained Excellence classification recognizes organizations that have received the Partner of the Year award more than three times and continue to surpass previous energy efficiency achievements. Delmarva Power Maryland residential, commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs have saved 446,468 MWh in energy savings starting from 2009 through December 31, 2016. This is equivalent to eliminating over 313,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, removing 66,000 cars off the road or planting 8 million trees. For a complete list of 2017 winners and more information about ENERGY
RIBBON CUTTING - Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) opened the doors to their new location at 601 E. Main St., Salisbury, with a ribbon cutting and open house recently. In collaboration with SVN/Miller Commercial Real Estate, Silicato Development and Gillis Gilkerson, the firm relocated from the One Plaza East building after extensive renovation work to the vacant building once occupied by Hostess Bakery outlet and built originally as an A&P grocery store. The firm has grown from humble beginnings, starting from a one room office in the alley behind the Chamber of Commerce before expanding to three floors at One Plaza East and finally settling into their 13,000 SF office space at River Park Center. This new space offers a more collaborative working environment, bringing everyone together on one floor. “What a wonderful location this is for our clients and staff, and to repurpose a neglected building and turn it into something of an asset, all the better,” said president of the firm Mike Wigley, AIA.
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MCE networking workshop
Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center will host its monthly Lunch and Learn networking workshop at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 16, at noon. This month’s featured speaker is Pam Wood of EnJoy Email Marketing Services, a Constant Contact Certified Solution Provider. Wood will discuss the importance of incorporating an email strategy in your marketing plan, growing your email list, mobile template design, creating links to drive traffic to your website or on-line presence, branding and more. This program is free of charge.
NEW LOCATION - Ocean City Brewing Co. has signed a five year lease at the Salisbury Promenade on Rt. 13 North. The 6,500 square foot space was previously filled by The Greene Turtle, which moved to a stand-alone location in front of the Centre at Salisbury nearly three years ago. The Salisbury location for Ocean City Brewing Co., which will open in May, is the fifth location in Maryland. SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate Advisor Bill Moore worked with Ocean City Brewing Co. to help them locate a space and Joe Schneider of CBRE represented the landlord.
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Protect the inside of your home There’s a popular saying that goes: “Home is where the heart is.” That saying rings true for many who find “home” a safe haven and a place to cherish, convene with family and friends, raise children, cook meals, rest, and celebrate. Most will agree a home is not just a pile of bricks and mortar. Rather, a true home comprises much more, including everything inside it. Some of the things inside your house that help make it your home include your furniture and appliances, clothing, sports equipment, and electronic goods. These items are considered personal property – and it’s really important to protect it all. How do I protect what really makes my house a home? Protecting the important stuff inside your home begins with an understanding of what you have. If you’re like many people, you may find your home contains much more personal property than you realize. To understand how much stuff you have, develop a careful inventory of your personal property following these tips. • Use a video camera to record and audibly describe items as you move through your home. If you don’t have access to a video camera, use a standard camera or phone camera. • Whether you use still photos or video to develop your inventory, in-
clude brand names and descriptions where possible, especially on high-cost items. • Keep any and all receipts on highdollar purchases. Keep these receipts filed together with any instruction Richardson booklets, warranties, etc. that accompany the items. • Store your video or photo inventory offsite or back it up with an additional drive. • When you make new purchases, be sure to add them to your inventory. If you have high-value items, be sure to check with us so we can review your homeowners coverage to make sure you’re properly protected. We understand that your home is not just a house, and we are here to help ensure that everything important to you is protected — both outside and inside your home. At Avery Hall Insurance, we can work with you to make sure you’ve got the coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Visit us at www.averyhall.com or call Walter Richardson at 410-7425111.
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Investor Panel winners named The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) presented the Investor Panel event in Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5. The evening began with networking for the students and investors followed by student business presentations. The Investor Panel was the student’s time to shine in YEA!’s signature Shark Tank-like event. Fifteen student busi-
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SALISBURY STAR • MAY 2017 Winners continued Kathleen McLain, 47ABC; Kevin Justice, M4Reactor & Matice; Brent Miller, SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate and John Wasilisin, Maryland Technology Development Corporation. The investors selected Alex Sewell, Brock Forsythe and Zander Forsythe, with their business Moozik, to move on to the 2017 Saunders Scholars SemiFinals. Moozik creates a sanitizing, 3D printed mouthpiece that efficiently cleans musical instruments. Alex is in ninth grade, Brock is in 11th grade and
Zander is in 12th grade – all attending James M. Bennett High School. Moozik was funded $1,600. Cole Cropper of Relax Pax was selected as the runner-up. Cole is in 11th grade at Parkside High School. Relax Pax sells customized gift boxes for sick children. Relax Pax was funded $1,300. YEA!’s Saunders Scholars Regional Competition will be held in Rochester, N.Y. in May where students from the region will compete for advancement to the Saunders Scholars Finals in June in Washington, D.C.
Maryland Comptroller’s Bright Lights Award event held April 20
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is joined by other dignitaries in presenting the Bright Lights Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Delmarva Veteran Builders’ Chris Eccleston. Submitted photo
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot held a Bright Lights Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship event to honor Delmarva Veteran Builders’ Chris Eccleston on April 20 at Your Doc’s In on Business 13, across from Salisbury University. The award, established in 2017 by Franchot, recognizes and celebrates innovation in the private and nonprofit sectors that strengthens Maryland’s economy, generates jobs and tax revenue and develops new ideas that more effectively deliver services and products within the marketplace. One winner will be selected from Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.
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Personnel
Avoiding high turnover begins with making the right hire By Mary Ellen Carter
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As the economy has improved and signs of production and job growth become more consistent, your business may decide that hiring a new employee is the next step in growing your market share. But as research and most employers suggest, making the right hire is no easy task. The wrong hire can cause turnover and the harm it causes is something every hiring manager or business owner should be concerned with. Costs associated with replacing an employee include recruiting, training, lost productivity, and new hire expenses, which can total up to 150 percent of the employee’s total annual salary according to author Bill Bliss. And while there are several incentives or programs a company can offer employees to encourage employee commitment, turnover can often be traced to the hiring process. In fact, research from the Harvard Business Review shows 80 percent of turnover happens because of a mistake made during this process. Here are a few ways you can feel confident you’ve done everything you can to make sure your next hire won’t be walking out the door in a few short months. Relevant experience There may be several qualified candidates for any one job, but take into consideration the experience each person has that is specific to your business or industry. There may not be any candidates who have the specific industry knowledge you’re looking for, but don’t discount experience in the same daily tasks that the position requires. And if the top candidates for the job have several years of experience in your business’ industry, but lack an understanding of the specific job you’re hiring for, keep them in consideration. In an online survey on our blog RefreshLeadership. com, 65 percent of respondents believe qualified experience was the most important part of the employee selection process, but that experience was not always for the exact position or skill for which they were recruiting. Culture fit
When bringing on a new employee, it’s important to make sure that person fits your company’s culture before they ever become full-time. Recognize what your business culture is and then identify the top candidates that line up with that culture and vision. If your company holds a more professional business attitude, from meetings to dress style, address that in the hiring process through interview questions. When businesses are open and honest about the culture and attitude they expect of their employees, they are more likely to attract the right talent. Do not immediately discount unique individuals even though they may not look or feel like your current staff. Being open and accepting to new ideas from a talented individual may spark motivation in your current staff and increase business. Train to hire better Being properly trained and prepared to hire the top talent your company needs is an important part of hiring right. Researching candidates, recruiting skills, an understanding of the hiring climate and knowledge of the laws associated with interviewing are all essential skills to have for someone in a hiring position. Because we are in a recruiting crunch and good talent is hard to attract, you should ensure that you have a dynamic individual conducting interviews. Just like first impressions are important with applicants, the first impression of your business is equally important if you are competing with others for top talent. Reckless hiring is one of the top threats to a successful company in today’s business climate. Don’t let the high costs of turnover and the dangers that come with hiring the wrong employee affect your business.
About the author Mary Ellen Carter is the owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Salisbury on Naylor Mill Road. Express is a full service HR & employment agency and has served over 600 clients in the Delmarva area. Carter can be reached at maryellen.carter@expresspros.com or 410-860-8888.
Baker joins Bank of Delmarva Sonia B. Baker has joined The Bank of Delmarva as branch manager and assistant vice president for the North Ocean City location. Sonia brings several years of experience in retail banking and commercial lending and will graduate from Maryland Bankers School in August. She lives in Berlin with her husband Frank and son Lee.
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Beards joins Wellness Center
Registered Yoga Teacher and Meditation Coach, Christopher Beards, will be joining the staff at The Personal Wellness Center in Deer Pointe Park. At the center Chris will be teaching beginner Beards and intermediate yoga classes, meditation coaching, Vedic Thai assisted yoga, and various workshops at our Lotus Yoga studio. Chris has been a student of yoga and meditation since childhood and received his 200-hour yoga teacher certification from the Shoshoni Ashram in Rollinsville, Colo. For a consultation or appointment, contact Christopher Beards at The Personal Wellness Center at 410-742-6016.
Two join PHC team
Peninsula Home Care (PHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Norman Fortt and Lindsay Farrell to its Maryland team. Joining the PHC Salisbury office
as a physical therapy assistant, Fortt brings 10 years of experience to the position as a former program manager for a rehabilitation department and staff physical therapy assistant. He earned Fortt his bachelor of science in healthcare management and his associates degree in physical therapy from Wilmington University. Fort resides in Worcester County. Farrell joins the PHC Ocean Pines office as an RN case manager. She previously worked at Deer’s Head Farrell Hospital as an RN. She earned her bachelor of science in elementary education at Salisbury University and her associates degree in nursing at Wor-Wic Community College. Lindsay is working towards her bachelors in nursing at Chamberlain University College of Nursing. Farrell resides in Ocean City.
Express Employment Professionals is celebrating ten years of business on the Eastern Shore. From the beginning, our goal has been to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many businesses as possible find good people. Since we opened our doors, we’ve helped thousands of people find jobs with over 600 local Eastern Shore companies. Thank you for being an integral part of our success! We look forward to the next ten years of serving our community with expert staffing and human resource solutions.
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Fruitland Chamber of Commerce Hebron Savings Bank Hebron Savings Bank is an independent community bank on Delmarva with 13 branch locations and over 130 employees. Since 1910, we have been providing outstanding banking services to our local communities as well as supporting local events, non-profits, and building relationships with small business owners. We are proud to be members of the Fruitland Area Chamber of Commerce with several of our employees serving on their board of directors. Economic development, public safety, recreational programs and supporting their excellent schools are just a few of the items that
our employees help the chamber to consistently maintain and improve upon. The Hebron Savings Bank branch, located at 108 E. Cedar Lane in Fruitland (across from Walmart), serves businesses as well as individuals in the Fruitland area with products such as checking and savings accounts, mobile and internet banking, IRAs, loans and much more. Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, Tina Banks supports her customers and staff with over 34 years of experience and banking knowledge. Please visit her and her team at Hebron Savings Bank in Fruitland for all of your banking needs!
Fruitland Chamber events May luncheon meeting: May 17 with a guest speaker June luncheon meeting: June 21 with a guest speaker no July luncheon meeting
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Buying new construction: Three reasons you need to hire a real estate professional By Gee Dunsten
Many buyers are not aware that they need a real estate professional who is working for them when buying new construction, because in fact, the agent who is handling the sale of the property is actually working for the builder/ seller. Here are some reasons why you need a real estate professional in your corner: 1. Okay, so you found your dream home, now what? According to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, there are over 230 possible actions that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone
Spring real estate market kicks off
This year’s spring real estate market is off to a busy start, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of Realtors® (CAR). March 2017 saw a 29.2 percent overall increase in single family home and condominium settlements compared to the same time last year in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Individually, single family home settlements increased by 32.7 percent in Worcester and by 20.5 percent in Wicomico. They decreased by 35 percent in Somerset. Condominium settlements increased by 53.9 percent in Worcester and by 20 percent in Wicomico. There were no condominium settlements in Somerset County last month, nor were they any in March 2016. Contract starts in all three counties increased overall by 43.2 percent compared to the same time last year. Individually, single family home contract starts were up by 51.9 percent in Worcester and by 37.6 percent in Wicomico. They were down by 10.5 percent in Somerset. Condominium contract starts were up by 51.9 percent in Worcester, by 37.6 percent in Wicomico, and by 100 percent in Somerset. As has been the case for much of the past year, listings were down in all three counties, with the exception of a 3.4 percent increase of single family home listings in Worcester. Overall, listings were down by five percent. Days on market were up overall by 14 percent. Listing prices were up
who is working for you and representing your interests exclusively, to make sure that you acquire your dream? 2. Are you a good negotiator? Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate: The builder/seller’s agent The home inspection company The appraiser if there is a question of value You bank/mortgage lender 3. What is the home you’re buying really worth? There is so much information out there on the news and the internet about home sales, prices and mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? How do
you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a lowball offer? Freddie Mac offers this advice to help make your offer the strongest it can be: Your strongest offer will be comparable with other sales and listings in the neighborhood. A licensed real estate agent in the neighborhoods you are considering will be instrumental in helping you put in a solid offer based on their experience and other key considerations, such as recent sales of similar homes, the condition of the house and what you can afford. Your agent will also be able to help you figure out if there are any other ways your offer could stand out above
the rest. Hiring an agent who has their finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying experience an educated one. Bottom Line You wouldn’t replace the engine in your car Gee Dunsten without a trusted mechanic. Why would you make one of the most important financial decisions of your life without hiring your own real estate professional to represent you and your interests exclusively?
FIRM OF THE YEAR – The office that best embodies the SVN culture by utilizing SVN tools, systems, resources and other offices to grow their presence receives the SVN Firm of the Year Award. For the second time since joining SVN in 2007, SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate received the award for 2016 at the SVN Annual Conference in Tampa, Fla. “Our 26 advisors are among the highest producing within SVN International, a company that has more than 1,000 advisors overall,” stated Managing Director Brent Miller, CCIM, CPM. “The 300 brokerage signs that we have in our market are just one component of our office having the highest market share at SVN.”
7.2 percent and sale prices were up by seven percent. “We’re finally starting to see those prices go up a little bit as the demand increases and inventory continues to decrease,” said CAR President Don Bailey. “It’s great to see such a robust
increase in contracts and settlements compared to last year, despite increased interest rates and increased prices. People are becoming more confident in their ability to afford a home, as well as their ability to sell their home.” CAR’s monthly local housing sta-
tistics are pulled from the association’s Multiple Listing Service, which represents the activity of over 1,000 local realtors in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Visit www.coastalrealtors.org for more information.
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Sports SALISBURY STAR • MAY 2017
Salisbury School grad Morgan Phillips placed first in small bore and second in air rifle at the NCAA championships in March. Photo by WVU Athletic Communications
Salisbury School grad Phillips places first, second in NCAA rifle championships
DEFENSE- Sussex Tech’s Benjamin Westbrook is shown with the ball as Parkside’s Haven Lily defends during a varsity boys’ lacrosse game earlier this season. Photo by Mike McClure
By Mike McClure
West Virginia University freshman Morgan Phillips has come a long way from her days at The Salisbury School where she was part of a class of 25. Phillips may be attending a much larger school, but that is not keeping her from continuing to succeed on the rifle range. Phillips placed first in small bore (464.3) and second in air rifle (207.2) at the NCAA championship at Ohio State University in March, while the Mountaineers claimed their fifth straight national title. “It was really cool. I went there and focussed on the team. When it came to the individual championship I wasn’t really worried about it,” said Phillips. “I was excited to go to the championships with my team. We’ve been working hard all season. Getting there and having our work pay off is rewarding.” The championship was the WVU rifle team’s 19th national championship and sixth under head coach Jon Hammond. Phillips looks forward to continuing to compete with the team. “I’m super proud to be a part of the program,” Phillips said. “Every year we’re going to go into the year like it’s a new year but it’s really cool to be a part of the history of the school.” Phillips plans to major in Sports and Exercise Psychology. She said it was a big adjustment going from a small high school to a large college, but she has been able to make the adjustment while
West Virginia University freshman and Salisbury native Morgan Phillips finished first and second in NCAA rifle championship competitions while the Mountaineers claimed their fifth straight title. Photo by WVU Athletic
finding success on the range. “I think I adjusted pretty quickly. Being here and being on a competitive team is going to push me and that’s only going to make me better,” said Phillips. “It’s (WVU) been amazing, it’s definitely exceeded my expectations.” Morgan got into shooting through her dad, Fruitland Police Chief Mike Phillips who shot in high school before joining the police academy and becoming a state trooper. She started shooting bb guns through the Boys and Girls Club at age nine and later took part in the Queen Anne’s County 4H competitive rifle program an hour and a half away from home.
LACROSSE- Wicomico’s Seth Jones takes the ball upfield during his team’s 11-10 road win over Sussex Tech. Parkside goalie Phil Glanelle, left, is pictured during his team’s road win over Sussex Tech. Photos by Mike McClure
Phillips said she was surrounded by people who were better than her, which helped pushed her to be better. Her dad also started shooting again when she started. “It was cool to get to shoot matches with him,” Phillips said. Phillips found much success between high school and college. She was a member of the U.S. National Junior Team, securing a roster spot with a fifth place (overall) finish at the 2015 USA Shooting National Championships in small bore (second in the junior competition). Phillips also placed 25th overall (15th in junior competition) in air rifle. Among her other accomplishments are: ninth place finish in small bore at
the 2015 World Cup Spring Selection; sixth in small bore and 44th in air rifle in the 2015 National Junior Olympics; and she shot a personal best 585 small bore in the MQS slot at the 2015 ISSF Azerbaijan World Cup. Morgan has received a lot of support following her success at the NCAA championships, especially from her alma mater. The Salisbury native calls The Salisbury School a tight knit community. “It was kind of overwhelming, the amount of support I received,” said Phillips. “Having such a tight knit community is nice, to still have that support while I’m here.”
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Registration open for Wicomico
Recreation’s summer sports camps
FIRST PITCH- Delmar (Md.) Deputy Mayor Lloyd Unsell delivers a first pitch at the Delmar Little League’s opening day ceremony which took place Saturday, April 22 at the Mason-Dixon complex. The league celebrated the opening of its 59th season during the event. Photo by Mike McClure
LETTER SIGNINGS- On April 20, five Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) seniors signed their National Letter of Intent for field hockey, lacrosse and soccer. The students were honored at a ceremony in the WPS Guerrieri Library surrounded by their family, coaches, and school administrators. Shown (l to r) Worcester Prep seniors Madison Bescak, Olivia Bescak, Ava Schwartz, Kathleen Emche and Julie Talbert sign their college National Letters of Intent to play sports at the next level. Madison Bescak will play soccer and lacrosse at the College of Wooster (Ohio); Olivia Bescak will play soccer at St. Mary’s College; Schwartz of Salisbury will play field hockey at Drexel University; Emche will play lacrosse and field hockey at Cabrini (Penn.); and Talbert of Salisbury will play lacrosse at Salisbury University. Submitted photo
Sign up for Salisbury Advisory Council on Youth Activities Summer Youth Sports
Children can stay active during the summer by playing one of the Salisbury Advisory Council on Youth Activities’ Summer Youth Sports. Registration is open for the three programs – tee ball, tennis and golf – from now through June 2. Tee ball and tennis will both be held at Billy Gene Jackson Sr. Park in Salisbury from 8-9 a.m. Saturdays from June 10-July 22. There will be no session on July 1. Tee ball is for boys and girls ages 4-6, and tennis is for boys and girls ages 7-15. Tee ball costs $15 per participant, and children should bring their own gloves. Tennis costs $20 per participant, and children should bring their own rackets. Golf, for boys and girls ages 7-17, will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays from June 28 to Aug. 2 at Horse Bridge Golf Course. The cost for golf is $20 per participant. It’s recommended that participants bring their own golf clubs, but equipment will be provided otherwise. 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. For more information, contact Cortney Kline at 410-548-4900 x109 or at ckline@ wicomicocounty.org.
Children can hone their sports skills during one of Wicomico County Recreation’s summer sports camps. TetraBrazil Soccer Camp is set for June 26-30 at WinterPlace Park. The full day of camp, for boys and girls ages 8-15, runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The half day, for boys and girls ages 6-15, runs from 9 a.m.-noon. A Mini Soccer camp for boys and girls ages 3-5 will be held from 8-8:50 a.m. The program fees are $209 for the full-day camp, $152 for the half-day camp and $99 for the Mini Soccer camp. Shore Slam Tennis Camp will be held July 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Parkside High School tennis courts. Camp is for boys and girls ages 7-18, and the program fee is $125. British Soccer Camp is scheduled for Aug. 7-11 at WinterPlace Park. The full day of camp, for boys and girls ages 8-16, will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The half day of camp, for boys and girls ages 6-16, runs from 9 a.m.noon. The Mini Soccer camp, for boys and girls ages 4-5, goes from 8-8:50 a.m. For a full day, the program fee is $220, and for a half day, the program fee is $156. The Mini Soccer camp is $101. Register online for any of these camps at www.WicomicoRecandParks. org.
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Salisbury University sports notes
Salisbury University softball senior outfielder Caitlin Lake earned recognition from HERO as the D3 Softball HERO of the Week. Lake garnered almost 50 percent of the votes to earn the award. Lake turned in an impressive weekend against the University of Washington helping the Sea Gulls to a 13-3 win in game one and earning a series split with the Eagles. She went 4-for-5 with a triple, three RBI, and three runs scored. She also received Capital Athletic Player of the Week honors. Sophomore Shannon Powell was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week. Powell had three starts, going 3-0 with two complete games while posting an earned-run average of just 1.17. In 18 innings, she struck out 11 and walked none to improve to 6-2 on the season. Her best performance of the week was a complete-game shutout of Frostburg State University on Sunday, April 2, to ensure a doubleheader split with the Bobcats. In that game, Powell gave up just five hits over seven innings, striking out six. The only noncomplete game for the Rockville, Md. native was a four-inning outing against Southern Virginia University, in which Powell was lifted after four strong innings with an 11-2 lead in a five-inning contest. She was also named the Fastpitch News Division III Player of the Week. 500th win- Salisbury University men’s lacrosse head coach Jim Berkman notched career win 500 as his Sea Gulls routed CAC opponent Wesley College, 26-4. Berkman is the all-time leader in national championship victories with 11 and career wins with 500 for all NCAA lacrosse coaches all time; including men’s and women’s NCAA Divisions I through III. Berkman’s 500 wins consists of 491 during his tenure at the helm of Salisbury, with the other nine coming after a 9-6 season as the head coach at the State University of New York–Potsdam. In the 29 seasons at Salisbury and one at Potsdam, the 500 wins is not just a milestone of longevity as Berkman is also the all-time leader in winning percentage in college lacrosse with an .899 percent mark following Wednesday’s win. Berkman has lost just 56 games in his 30-year career as a head coach. Women’s tennis- Salisbury University freshman Jordan Schaefer was named the CAC’s Player of the Week after going 6-0 in Salisbury’s final three matches of the team’s spring break trip to California to earn the award. She was a perfect 3-0 in singles matches at the No. 5 spot. She claimed a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 win in a match against No. 40 Oberlin College, while then going for a pair of straight-set wins in contests against Occidental College and Whittier College. At No. 2 doubles, Schaefer paired with senior Claudia Lohn for a 3-0 week, claiming a narrow 9-7 win against Oberlin before winning 8-5 and 8-1 in the final two matches of the week.
Men’s lacrosse- Men’s lacrosse senior Nick Garbarino has been named the Corvias Eastern College Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse South Region Offensive Player of the Week. The Sea Gulls went 3-0 that week with Garbarino posting 13 goals and three assists. He managed at least four points in every game and put up seven goals against Capital Athletic Conference opponent Southern Virginia University. As impressive as the 16 points on the week, Garbarino notched his 13 goals on just 19 shots for a 68.4 shooting percentage. This is Garbarino’s second honor following his big week as he was also named the CAC Offensive Player of the Week. Senior Nathan Blondino was also named the Capital Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week following an eight-goal, 11-assist week. Blondino opened the week with a career-high 12-point game with five goals and seven assists against Wesley College. He followed that up with a seven-point outing against St. Mary’s College of Maryland where he racked up three goals and four assists. Blondino scored his eight goals on just 13 shots (61.5 shooting percentage). The big week also had historical context for Blondino. In the Wesley game Blondino notched his 200th career point and he now has over 100 goals and 100 assists during his time at SU. The 11-assist week also vaulted him to seventh all time in program history in assists with 111, passing Sam Bradman’s 103 helpers. He was also named the Corvias Eastern College Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse South Region Offensive Player of the Week. Blondino earned the honor for a second straight week after posting 15 points off six goals and nine assists in Salisbury’s 2-0 week. He started his week off with a four-goal, four-assist game against Christopher Newport University, and finished it off with two goals and five assists against Frostburg State University. He was also selected as the CAC Offensive Player of the Week. Teammate Colin Reymann was tabbed as the Defensive Player of the Week. Reymann gets his first CAC Defensive Player of the Week honor after he posted 20 saves last week and stopped 62.5 percent of the shots fired his way. Reymann came up big in the first half of the Christopher Newport game as he had 10 stops while allowing just one goal. He was also named
the BSN Sports/United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association South Region’s Defensive Player of the Week. Baseball- For the second consecutive week Salisbury baseball senior pitcher Jeff Oster earned recognition by D3 Baseball HERO as he was named Pitcher of the Week. Oster picked up a complete game win against the University of Mary Washington on March 18. He allowed just two hits and one run while striking out nine of the 30 batters he faced. In seven of the nine innings pitched Oster forced the Eagles offense to go three up and three down including the ninth. This is the second time he has earned this award and the fifth award overall this season as Oster has also earned Capital Athletic Conference recognition being named Pitcher of the Week three times this season. The ESAC recognized Salisbury University baseball player Jay Perry as the Corvias Division III South Baseball Player of the week for the week ending April 9. Perry was a dominant force for the Sea Gulls on the offensive end turning in a solid performance as helped the maroon and gold to a 3-0 record. He went 6-for-13 at the plate knocking two home runs, totaling 10 RBIs, posting a batting average of .462, an on-base percentage of .533, and a slugging percentage of .923. In Salisbury’s sweep of Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Perry finished the series 4-for-9 with eight RBI, four in each game, and an average of .444.
Perry and Oster also received recognition from the CAC as the Co-Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week. Oster completed another spectacular week for the maroon and gold as he helped the Sea Gulls capture a 10-0 shutout win over the Lions of Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg. Oster turned in his second complete game performance of the season allowing just four hits and striking out nine of the 29 batters he faced throughout the game. Track and field- Senior Meghan McGowan earned CAC recognition as the Field Athlete of the Week. McGowan turned in an impressive weekend performance at the Delaware Open hosted by the University of Delaware. She earned second-place finish in the high jump clearing the bar at a height of 5’ 7”. McGowan also aided the women’s 4x100-meter relay team to a sixth-place finish coming home in a time of 52.04 seconds. She was also named the Corvias Track and Field Division Women’s South Athlete of the Week. Women’s lacrosse- Salisbury University junior Dana King was named the CAC’s Offensive Player of the Week. In two CAC wins last week against Christopher Newport University and Frostburg State University, King tallied 11 points. She scored two goals and added three assists against the Captains and followed up with two goals and four assists in the win against the Bobcats. Senior midfielder Gabbi Nieves
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SALISBURY STAR • MAY 2017 and junior goalkeeper Gianna Falcone have been selected as two of the 30 players to represent the United States on the USA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Team. Nieves and Falcone, U.S. Lacrosse’s 2017 Player of The Year nominees, are just two of 30 players chosen out of 7,600 candidates selected to don the prestigious red, white and blue while representing Salisbury on the US’s D-III team. The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL), is organizing the 2017 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup Festival and is set to take place at the Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, England, from July 12 to the 22. The ten day festival will play host to 25 different nations across the globe including Canada, Poland, Japan, Spain and Australia (the only team to defeat the US, 86’, 05’), to name a few. “I’m extremely happy for both of them, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Coach Nestor said. Falcone, a Florham Park, N.J. nativem has been a defensive juggernaugt during her three year tenure donning the maroon and gold. During Falcone’s freshman season she earned a GAA of 5.17, and allowed only 69 goals in 800 minutes, and still remains the No. 14 lowest GAA all time in D-III women’s lacrosse. During Falcone’s career thus far she
has amassed an impressive 2,484.53 minutes between the pipes and a career record of 37-7. Falcones defensive prowess saw her notch 270 saves and a season Goals Against Average of 6.10. Nieves, a Centreville, Va. native has been an nightmare for opposing defenses and goalkeepers during her four year career as a Sea Gull. Currently, Nieves sits second in points this season with 33, notching 27 goals and 6 assists, so it is no surprise that Nieves’ offensive prowess earned a National team selection. “To be able to play the sport I love, with the best of the D3 is amazing and to do it in the red, white, and blue is surreal,” Nieves said. During her four year tenure Nieves has accumulated 87 goals and 21 assists with plenty of time left in her final season to add to her chip count. Nieves has not only been a threat on offense but on the defensive side of the ball as well, scooping up 76 ground balls, winning 69 draw controls, and causing 55 turnovers. When asked about what the opportunity means for Salisbury’s women’s lacrosse program Nestor said, “it’s great to see our program gain international exposure with both of them being selected to the team, playing against the international competition should help them grow as players and value how we play the game here in the states.” SHOT ON
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Tips on tracking down tom turkey The Great Outdoors By Al Higgins
They’re gobbling like crazy right now. Tom turkeys are on the prowl and the hens are receptive. That in itself is the biggest problem facing turkey hunters. When the hens seek out the toms it can be nearly impossible to persuade a love sick tom to abandon his girlfriend and come to your calls – no matter how proficient you may be. The old adage “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush” certainly applies in this situation. A tom turkey would be pretty dumb to leave his current love in order to seek out a new girlfriend. The two best scenarios for a spring turkey hunter are to pull a bird in as soon as he leaves his roost, or to call to a tom that is lonely. Unfortunately, when toms begin gobbling off the roost at first light they often call in hens and the hens will often lead the toms away from the hunter. But all is not lost. By 10 or so many toms have satisfied their lady friend and are again on the prowl. Should you get lucky enough to stumble upon a tom that is looking for company then you have a very good chance of calling him in. He may gobble a bit at first and then stop his calling, but be patient. Many toms, particularly older, mature birds, will often come to your calls without uttering a peep. You must be patient and vigilant when hunting spring gobblers. As the season drags on there is a marked decrease in gobbling. The toms are still huntable but to be successful you may have to switch your calling from the aggressive nature of early season to a more subtle, soft presentation. Keep in mind that many of the hens have been sufficiently bred and are now sitting on their nests. That, along with the increasing amount of daylight, is causing the testosterone level in the
tom turkey
toms to drop. From the opening of the season on April 18, hunters are restricted to hunting the hours of one half hour before sunrise to noon. On May 10 that all changes. From that date until the season closes on May 23, hunters can chase these wily critters from one-hour before sunrise until sunset. The real advantage to this is that it allows hunters to hunt toms during the final hours of the day – at the time when they are going to roost. The final hour before sunset is an excellent time to hunt toms. As often happens, when they hear a hen calling they head right for her for a last minute roll in the hay – so to speak. For the most part they have had little contact with hens during the heat of the day and they will often throw caution to the wind when a late day opportunity presents itself. I know how difficult it is to drag oneself back into the wood’s during the early evening but give it a try. I think you may be pleasantly surprised. OPENING DAY- Members of the Delmar Pizza team have lots of candy to pass out during the Delmar Little League parade, which took place on Saturday, April 22. The parade through town and opening ceremonies took place despite the rain. Continuing Little League coverage only in the Stars. Photo by Mike McClure
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STAR TEAM PHOTOS OF THE MONTH- Shown (l to r) is the Worcester Prep varsity boys’ tennis team: first row- Alex Canakis, Will Todd, Matthew Durkin, Nick Lange, Cameron Hill; second row- Ethan Scheiber, Graham Hammond, Liam Hammond, Frank Carter, Zach Wilson, Andrew Stickler, Parker Brandt; third row- Coach McMullen, coach Underkoffler, Jacob Meakin, Colin Miller, Adam Pizza, Brenner Maull, Dominic Anthony, Kendall Holmes, and coach Lazar. Submitted photo Send your team photos to mmcclure@mspublications. Please include first and last names of everyone in the photo.
STAR TEAM PHOTOS OF THE MONTH- Shown (l to r) is the Worcester Prep varsity girls’ tennis team: first row- Lauren Meoli, Anchita Batra, Abi Plylar, Annika Larsen, Kennedy Humes, Mesa Cammack; second row- Molly Pugh, Korina Gjikuria, Lauren Gosnear, Samantha Wolpin, Abby Taylor, Maya Natesan; third row- coach Hudson, Hope Sens, Jaime Gittelman, Stormy McGuiness, Eva Parks, Saylar McGuiness, and coach Speier. Submitted photo
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Entertainment
Festival showcases traditions
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University’s Delmarvalous Festival will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a free concert from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy exhibitors, demonstrations, heritage talks, food vendors, music, and more throughout the day and across the museum campus. The heritage talks will feature practitioners and scholars discussing traditions on the Peninsula including the Native American communities, Smith Island living, farming on the Eastern Shore, and Skipjacks on the Bay. In addition to the heritage talks, there will be live demonstrations including a Smith Island cake making, crab picking and oyster shucking, basket making, music and dance, and wildfowl carving. The museum’s education department will have a number of children’s activities, including a birdhouse building workshop open throughout the festival. Food vendors will be set up in the
parking lot with a variety of foods available for purchase. Non-profit organizations will be exhibiting throughout the museum galleries to showcase their work and offerings for the public. Treetops Gifts will host an Artist’s Marketplace. These events will be capped off with a free concert with Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Ward Museum’s new John A. Luetkemeyer Sr. and Thomas F. Mullan Jr. Legacy Center. The Ward Museum seeks volunteers to assist with the festival. Artists interested in participating in the Artist Marketplace should contact Treetops Gifts. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. Information about these opportunities can be found on the Museum website, www.wardmuseum.org. For more information, contact Jackson Medel at 410-742-4988 or WardExhibits@salisbury.edu.
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NEW SCULPTURE - The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University is pleased and honored to announce the gift of a masterpiece sculpture, “Touch of Blue” by Jim Robison, depicting two life size Great Blue Herons rising from the marsh. The artwork has been installed at the Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport for the benefit of the community and visitors to the region. Robison, of Hopedale, Ill., became a full time wildfowl sculptor in 1992 and has continued to hone his craft through his avid observation of the ways in which birds move and act in their natural settings. He typically spends over 12 months to complete each of his sculptures. “Touch of Blue” was commissioned by Richard Uihlein in 1999 to be the masterpiece sculpture at the Easton Waterfowl Festival in 2001. In 2002, Mr. and Mrs. Uihlein donated the sculpture to the Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. After 14 years, the Bell Museum generously offered the sculpture to the Ward Museum.
SU spring Feature Fridays conclude with concert May 19
Salisbury University’s spring Feature Fridays downtown Salisbury lecture and performance series concludes with a concert by string band Such Fools on May 19 at The Brick Room, 116 N. Division St. The evening begins with a networking session at 5:30 p.m. followed by the performance from 6-7 p.m. Such Fools features SU Web Communications Manager Todd Smith on upright bass with Mickey Justice on mandolin. A past full-band winner at the Berlin Fiddlers Convention, the ensemble has performed throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. 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 410-546-6090 or visit the CELL website at www. salisbury.edu/cell.
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Ruritan breakfast buffet
The Galestown Ruritan Club will hold a Sunday morning breakfast buffet at the Galestown Community Center, Schoolhouse Road, Galestown, Md., from 7 to 10 a.m. on the last Sunday of each month. The next breakfast is May 28. The menu includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, creamed chipped beef, biscuits and sticky buns.
Community Yard Sale
A community-wide yard sale will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brookview Hope Home, 5618 Indiantown Rd., Brookview, in North Dorchester county. The community event includes yard sales from residents as well as vendors, non-profits, entertainment, and more, including the Fabulous 25-cent sale featuring the Fabulous Christina donating 25 percent of proceeds to SnipTuck, Inc. of Dorchester. The Eldorado-Brookview Volunteer Fire Company’s Pit Beef sale benefits the fire company. A bake sale will be held to benefit the Dorchester County’s Countryside Christian School Library. At 10:30 a.m., a motorcade of motorcycles will be led through the towns of Brookview and Eldorado to benefit North Dorchester’s Camp Eastern Shore Police Association. For more information, call 443-5210459.
Annual Art Show
Join us for our Annual Art Show at the Federalsburg Museum, 100 Covey-Williams Alley, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. Enjoy wine, cheeses, meatballs, vegetable tray and more. Original paintings by local artist Charles M. Walker will be on display (not for sale). Admission is $10.
Bingomania returns May 13
Bingomania, the Eastern Shore’s largest bingo cash prize event, returns to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, May 13. Doors open at 5 p.m. for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30. Admission to Bingomania includes all regular and special games, including the Jumbo Jackpot Game. Regular game payouts are $500 while special games will pay out $1,000. The Jumbo Jackpot Game pays a maximum of $10,000 depending upon attendance. Increase your chances of winning and help a local food bank at the same time by bringing three nonperishable food items to the event. Those who do will receive three additional cards for the first early bird game. Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $55 per person at the door; fees may apply to ticket prices. Tickets
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are on sale now at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org and by phone at 410-548-4911. All proceeds benefit the Mardela Middle and High School Bands. For more information, contact the Mardela Band-Aides at 410-677-5170.
Summer day camp at Wor-Wic
The on-campus child development center at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury is accepting registrations now through May 12, for Camp Jordan, a summer day camp program for children ages five through 12, that runs from June 12 through Aug. 18. Camp Jordan features a different theme for each week of the 10 weeks and consists of instructional, indoor and outdoor activities. Parents can register their children for all 10 weeks or choose which weeks work best for them. Weekly programs run Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. worwic.edu or call the child development center at 410-334-2962.
Run to Remember 5K
The Run to Remember Memorial Day 5K is Saturday, May 27, and registration is open now. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. at a new location – WinterPlace Park, at 6737 Blue Ribbon Rd., Salisbury. Check-in and race-day registration begin at 8 a.m., and walkers and leashed pets are also welcome. The race benefits the Wicomico War Veterans’ Memorial at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The cost is $25 in advance and $30 on race day. Sign up by May 10 at 5 p.m. to be guaranteed an event shirt. For military who register in person with ID, the cost is $20. The top male and female finishers in five age groups will receive awards. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held two days after the 5K, at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Wicomico War Veterans’ Memorial. If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the Midway Room of the Civic Center. Registration for the 5K is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office and online at www. WicomicoRecandParks.org. For more information, contact Tammy Taylor at 410-548-4900, ext. 115, or ttaylor@ wicomicocounty.org.
Spring Music Festival
Salisbury University’s annual Spring Music Festival, “Musical Legends,” is May 6-13. All performances are 7:30 p.m. in Holloway Hall Auditorium. The Salisbury and University chorales open the festival Saturday, May
6, with a performance of Brahms’ Ein Deutches Requiem (A German Requiem) with full orchestra. The concert also includes Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody. Admission is $12; $9 for seniors 62+, students and SU alumni. The festival continues with two free concerts. The Salisbury Pops takes listeners to the movies on Tuesday, May 9, with music from Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones, and more. The SU Jazz Ensemble performs on Thursday, May 11. The concert features two combos with an emphasis on contemporary tunes and improvisation. The festival culminates with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra concert “The Magic of the Flute” on Saturday, May 13, with returning guest performer Sarah Jackson, principal piccolo with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Admission is $25, $20 for seniors age 60 and over, $5 for all students. Advance tickets are available at www. SalisburySymphonyOrchestra.org and at the Guerrieri Student Union Information Desk. For more information call 410-543-8366.
Free pain clinic, yoga workshop
Yoga To You Wellness Center in Salisbury will hold a free pain clinic on Tuesday, May 2 from noon to 3 p.m. and a free introduction to yoga therapy later that day from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. At the end of each program, you will know if classes or private therapy sessions will help you. The center will hold a half day yoga workshop on Wednesday, May 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn easy poses for every body and fitness level. The theme of the class focuses on how to carry yoga into your active lifestyle by learning to sit, stand, and walk while maintaining a relaxed, peaceful body and mind. Cost is $101. To pre-register to reserve a seat for each program, call 443-735-8930 or email yogatoyoustudio@gmail.com.
Annual Preakness Palooza
On Saturday, May 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., RPS ISG International, in partnership with United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, will host the ultimate Preakness Party and viewing of the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes at EVO Public House. Proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Cost is $35 per person and includes one hour of open bar, food, games, prizes, music and corn hole (weather permitting). Guests are encouraged to dress festively for the event and prizes will be awarded for the most creative attire. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, visit www.unitedway4us.org.
Epoch Dream Center 5K Run/Walk
The Epoch Dream Center will host a 5K Walk/Run to benefit the center’s after-school and summer program on Saturday, May 13, at the Salisbury City Park. Epoch is a free after-school program serving at risk children and youth in western Wicomico County. Established in 2013, Epoch opened with eight students and is expected to serve at least 55 children next school year. Pre-register for the 5K online at www.epochdreamcenter.com. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Ben’s Red Swings entrance with the Run/ Walk beginning at 9. For more information on how you can get involved at The Epoch Dream Center, visit www.epochdreamcenter. com or contact Rachel Bennett at rachel@epochdreamcenter.com.
Master class
Sarah Jackson, principal piccolo with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, hosts a master class with Salisbury University and local high school flute and
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piccolo students 4 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. Jackson also performs with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (SSO) during its annual Spring Concert, “The Magic of the Flute,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. Her late grandfather, Dr. Roger Jackson, was a founding board member of the orchestra. Her parents, Dr. Peter and Judy Jackson, are major benefactors. Sponsored by the SSO, admission to her master class is free and the public is invited. Those attending also have the opportunity to see flutes, music and accessories exhibited by Flute Pro Shop, Inc. For more information, call 410-5438366 or visit the SSO website at www. SalisburySymphonyOrchestra.org.
Student recital
Students taking lessons through Salisbury University’s PRESTO performing arts outreach program share their talents during recitals at 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. The students range in age from 5 to adult and in ability from beginner to advanced. They perform piano, violin, viola, cello, percussion and voice works. Sponsored by the SU Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning, admission to the recital is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 410-548-2985 or visit www.salisbury. edu/cell/kids.html#presto.
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Unmanned aircraft systems course
Register for summer camps
Anyone interested in the next Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training course being offered by the continuing education and workforce development division at Wor-Wic Community College has until April 15 to apply. The course will be offered Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 5-30, at the college campus in Salisbury. The course introduces students to the history of unmanned aircraft systems, and current and future developments in civil and military operations. Topics covered include unmanned vehicles, communication, navigation, launch and recovery, control stations, payloads and support equipment. Aviation regulatory system and integration, safety and human factors, ethical and legal issues, and the future of UAS will also be covered. Students also receive in-class flight simulator experience in a computer laboratory in order to reinforce classroom learning and prepare them for hands-on field experiences. Tuition is free, but applicants must go through a selection process and space is limited. For more information, visit www. worwic.edu or call 410-334-2815. To be considered for the training, visit the training programs section on the Quality Staffing Services website at www. easternshorejobs.com or call them at
TEA- Peggy Scheibe of Salisbury brought five friends with her to the recent Tea at Ross Mansion in Seaford. Shown (l to r) are
Stephanie Angelis, Scheibe, Brenda Jones, and Winnie Simon. Photo by Lynn R. Parks
Registration is open for Wicomico County Recreation programs, Kids Klub Summer Escape and Pemberton Park Nature Camp. Each camp offers 10 weeks of different themes. The programs run from June 19Aug. 25, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kids Klub Summer Escape is for children ages 5-13. Cost is $120 per week for full-time participants and $95 per week for part-time participants. Purchase of Care is accepted and scholarship opportunities may be available. During the first eight weeks, Kids Klub Summer Escape will be held at Delmar Elementary, North Salisbury Elementary and Westside Intermediate schools, and during the last two weeks, camp will be held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. There are optional weekly field trips at the cost of $20/trip. Pemberton Park Nature Camp is for children ages 6-14. The cost per week is $150 and the camp will be held at Pemberton Historical Park. Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org for Kids Klub Summer Escape and at www.PembertonPark. org for Pemberton Park Nature Camp. For more information, contact Cortney Kline at 410-548-4900, ext. 109 or ckline@wicomicocounty.org.
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Education
Active student at Delmar High hopes to be surgeon By Rachel Farris
Trevor Harrington, a senior at Delmar High School, rarely has a free minute with all of his clubs and involvements at school. Harrington is involved in National Honor Society and is the current Student Government Association president. He is president of the Business Professionals of America, vice president of the band, and treasurer of Key Club. In addition, he was recently named Homecoming King. He takes three Wilmington University courses and two honors classes, and works at Food Lion. “It’s never a dull moment,” Harrington said. His favorite clubs are SGA and BPA. In SGA, students hold communitybased events, such as the fall festival they held at the school. BPA has allowed him to travel to competitions the last few years. The club invites members to compete at the state level every year. Depending on how well they do, students may get a chance to compete nationally; when they do, they may travel across the country, as Harrington had the chance to do twice. He has won five awards at the state level, and he traveled to Anaheim, Calif., and Boston, Mass., to compete at the national level. Harrington got to go out during the day in California, as he “only” placed in one category that year. After taking the test, he went to Universal Studios and a red carpet premiere, where he met
DI TEAMS ADVANCE - Wicomico Destination Imagination (DI) teams once again excelled at the Maryland State Destination Imagination Tournament at University of Maryland Baltimore County on April 1, with six Wicomico County DI teams advancing to Global Finals in Tennessee in May. Above, North Salisbury School Mustache Mustangs, 1st Place in state, Challenge B: Scientific Challenge (Top Secret), Elementary Level. Team members Bella Thompsen, Maya Thompsen, Kate Miller-Vail, Bella Hooper, Lillian Desmond, Diamond Torney, Team Manager Ashlee Thompsen, and , DI School Facilitators Mary Kinnamon and Marlene Naumann.
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Student Profile George Clooney, he said. Last year, he won four awards at the state level, so he took four tests nationally while in Boston; afterward, he toured Harvard and explored the city. “It was a lot of fun,” he said of both trips. Harrington has very big goals for his future: “I want to get my four-year degree in a pre-med track with a biology major and then go to med school to become a cardiac surgeon,” he explained.
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Five Spanish students at The Salisbury School were recently given the honor of joining the prestigious Mario Vargas Llosa Chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS). Students were required to reach excellent standards in Spanish, be of good character and be role models to other students. Pictured from left: Ian Clarke, Margaret Kemp, Anthony “T” Scarborough, Paulina Hammond and Lucas Miller.
Already on track for that future, he has been accepted to Wingate University in North Carolina and applied to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Those are his top choices at the moment, and he is hoping to attend Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, for med school. Wingate is currently offering to pay half of his tuition — for all four years, that scholarship would amount to $88,0000, he said, or $22,000 a year, leaving him to play $19,000 per year. His desire to go into the medical
field stems from a history with, and strong dislike of, malpractice. “Growing up, I’ve always had an urge to help people,” Harrington said. When he was nine years old, though, his grandfather died of cardiovascular related illnesses, and he saw where the doctors “failed,” he explained. On top of that, “seeing my older aunts and uncles and how they struggle with the healthcare system, I want to go in and try to better it. I want to be better than the doctors they talk about. That’s what I’m passionate about.”
SOCIETY INDUCTION - The William E. Esham Chapter of The Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed 11 new members during a ceremony in the school’s Guerrieri Library on April 18. The Cum Laude Society is a national organization which honors academic achievements in secondary schools for the purposes of promoting excellence, justice, and honor. Pictured from left, front row: Deborah Marini, Lewes, Del.; Maddie Simons, Ocean City; Julie Talbert, Allen; Anchita Batra, Rehoboth Beach, Del.; Chandler Dennis, Millsboro, Del.; Regan Lingo, Rehoboth Beach. Back row: Patrick Petrera, Salisbury; Rayne Parker, Ocean City; Zach Wilson, Berlin; Josh Bredbenner, Seaford, Del.; Brenner Maull, Salisbury.
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Gutierrez graduates from Hofstra
Robert Gutierrez of Salisbury graduated from Hofstra University in December 2016, earning a bachelor of business administration degree in international business. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked private university 25 miles from New York City.
SU receives Green PLANT Award
Salisbury University again has received the highest sustainability award given by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and Forestry Council: The Green PLANT Award. The honor re-certifies SU as a “People Loving And Nurturing Trees” (PLANT) Community. Awards are given at four levels: green, gold, silver and bronze. SU earned the green designation for its tree planting and care efforts in 2016. The Salisbury campus is a nationally recognized arboretum.
Hildreth participates in UDance
Kimberly Hildreth of Salisbury joined the fight against childhood cancer as a Dancer with UDance at the University of Delaware. UDance is the university’s largest student-run philanthropy benefiting the Wilmington based Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. UDance is the fifth largest college dance marathon in the nation with over 2,000 student participants. Throughout the academic year, students raised a total of more than $1.8 million. Funds provide financial assistance to families of children battling pediatric cancer and also fund cutting edge, life-saving research studies. To learn more about UDance or make a donation, visit: www.UDanceDelaware.org.
Area students recognized
Faith Tarpley of Sharptown and Emily Morris of Delmar have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Emerson College in Boston, Mass. To be named to the dean’s list students must earn a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Tarpley is a journalism major and Morris is a media arts production major.
SU recognized by SEF
The Sales Education Foundation (SEF) has named Salisbury University among its 2017 “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education.” The accolade was announced in the foundation’s annual magazine, released in April. Dr. Amit Poddar, chair of the Management and Marketing Department in SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, founded SU’s Sales Program in 2015, establishing the Mid-Atlantic Sales and Marketing Institute (MASMI). The institute joined the national University Sales Center Alliance in 2016, earning full membership earlier this year. During its first year, the program
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had 14 enrolled students and no dedicated classes or faculty. Today, some 75 students are enrolled, and the program has two dedicated faculty members and six classes in three sections. SU also has added a sales minor for business and marketing students. “Candidates from these programs are more prepared to align with their initial sales roles and to compete in the everchanging global economy,” said Sally Stevens, SEF executive director.
Board approves revised calendar
The Wicomico County Board of Education has approved a revised 20162017 school calendar with June 14, as the new last day for students. The Board also approved adjusted commencement dates for the 2017-2018 calendar. The last day of the 2016-2017 school year for Wicomico County Public Schools will now be Wednesday, June 14 to make up for three days missed due to inclement weather. With that change to the last day, June 12, 13 and 14 will be early dismissal days for students. June 14 will also be the last day for 10-month (220-day) employees, instructional assistants, and nurses. The last day for teachers will be Thursday, June 15. The Board of Education also approved a revised 2017-2018 school calendar that shifts the commencement ceremony dates to Friday, June 1, 2018 for James M. Bennett High and Saturday, June 2, 2018 for Mardela High, Parkside High and Wicomico High. Commencement will take place one week earlier than originally scheduled, due to facility availability. The revised calendars are posted on the Wicomico County Public Schools website at www.wcboe.org.
Outstanding Music Teacher
Douglas L. Miles has been recognized by the Maryland Music Educators Association as the 2017 Maryland Career Music Teacher of the Year. In his 18th year at James M. Bennett, Miles has been teaching for 37 years in Wicomico County.
Music education program honored
Wicomico County Public Schools has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Wicomico is one of just four percent of districts across the nation receiving the prestigious award in 2017. Wicomico received this recognition for the sixth straight year and for the eighth time in the past 11 years. Wicomico County Public Schools was one of only two school districts recognized in Maryland, and one of two on Delmarva. To qualify for the designation, Wicomico answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Wicomico has thriving band, orchestra, chorus and general music programs.
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SU professors create scholarship Two Salisbury University education professors have created a scholarship that fully covers senior year tuition for an education major from Maryland. Dr. Jon Andes of the Education Specialties Department and Dr. Laurie Andes of the Teacher Education Department started the Andes Family Scholarship to encourage more SU students “to enter the field of education, graduate and make a difference in the lives of young people.” The endowed gift will provide an ongoing scholarship for an education major. “These two Salisbury professors are invested in future educators like myself through more than just teaching us the craft,” said senior Brianne White, the current 2016-17 beneficiary. Jon Andes said their reasons for starting it are simple: “We both believe strongly in public education. Its success directly depends on teachers in classrooms. We want to encourage the best and the brightest young people to become teachers.” Laurie Andes added that they are very fortunate to have had their own children accept college scholarships that made a difference in their academic
success – and they wanted to reciprocate. “When you don’t have financial worry it allows you to maximize your potential in college,” she said. The need-based scholarship is for students who combine high academic performance with a history of excellence. The Andes chose to help with students’ senior years, as they often have additional expenses related to teaching internships, such as commuting to school, dressing professionally or cutting back on other jobs. White is an elementary education major and ESOL minor from Frederick, who has interned at both Berlin Intermediate School and Buckingham Elementary in Worcester County. The Andes are familiar with the challenges and opportunities new teachers face; both started in public education in Harford County. Laurie taught elementary school before her 20-year career at SU. Jon was a high school social studies teacher and coach who climbed the administrative ranks, eventually becoming a 16-year superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools then, later, bringing his expertise to SU.
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Pictured, from left, are Dr. Jon Andes, Brianne White and Dr. Laurie Andes. Both professors teach in Salisbury University’s Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies.
First annual Salisbury Book Festival
Wicomico Public Libraries is excited to announce their first annual Salisbury Book Festival, a two-month series held in April and May, filled with family friendly events, inspiring children and adults to read. Remaining events include: April 20 – May 20 - Ernie Bond Memorial Book Drive. Drop off boxes will be available in multiple locations throughout Wicomico County. The library is collecting new and gently used books and donations. Books will be distributed to children through local non-profits and the public schools. Monetary donations will be accepted at Wicomico Public Libraries. May - Salisbury Reads – A Community Reads program encouraging everyone to read and discuss the same book. Limited free copies available from all Wicomico Public Libraries locations. The 2017 Title is “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. May 20 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Book Lovin’ Block Party – Free, one-day fair in Downtown Salisbury. Includes storytelling, celebrity readers, performers, animals, craft and book vendors, authors, publishers, food, and a virtual reality experience. For more information, visit WicomicoLibrary.org.
Join us for our Open House May 16.9:30am & 6:30pm Pre-K3 - Grade 12 . salisburychristian.org
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Music Abounds This Spring At Salisbury University By Dr. William Folger, Co-Chair SU Music, Theatre and Dance Department
Westside Intermediate School DI Brows, second place in state, Challenge D: Improvisation Challenge (3-Peat), Elementary Level. Team members Mason Parker, Annabelle Matava, Ben Messick, Elise Connolly, Sadie Wilkins, Cedrick Jung, team managers Jen Parker and Lynn Matava, and DI School Facilitators Kim Messick and Katie Fowlkes
Wicomico High School Uncommon DInominators, third place in state and second trip to Globals, Service Learning Challenge: Project Outreach (Ready, Willing & Fable), Senior Level. Team members Cayson Mears, Paige Folke, Colleen Sullivan, Taylor Jacobs, Alethea-Jade Coffey, team managers Heather Joslin and Christel Folke, and DI School Facilitator Rebecca Mathews
Salisbury Middle School Mindful Thinkers, fourth place in state and second straight trip to Globals, Challenge B: Scientific Challenge (Top Secret), Middle Level. Team members Brianna West, William Creese, Grace Nichols, Eden Donoway, Andrew Golba, team managers Joshua West and Charlene Creese, and DI School Facilitator Tara Elliott
From classical and chamber works to jazz and sounds of the movies, music fills the air during Salisbury University’s annual Spring Festival, “Musical Legends,” May 6-13. All of its performances are 7:30 p.m. in Holloway Hall Auditorium. The Salisbury and University chorales, which I direct, open the festival Saturday, May 6, with a performance of Brahms’ Ein Deutches Requiem (A German Requiem) with orchestra. The work features SU alumna and soprano Caitlyn Crowley, and baritone Thomas Beard. The concert also includes Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody with alto Hope Koehler. Admission is $12; $9 for seniors 62+, students and SU alumni. The Salisbury Pops, directed by Lee Knier, takes listeners to the movies on Tuesday, May 9, with music from Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones, James Bond, The Phantom of the Opera and The Incredibles. SU tenor John Wixted is featured. The audience is invited to “play” along, providing the cannon sounds during the band’s rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. The SU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jerry Tabor, performs on Thursday, May 11. The concert features two combos with an emphasis on contemporary tunes and improvisation. Selections include Bill Mobley’s “Wayne’s World,” Donald Brown’s “The Insane Asylum” and “New York,” Bobby Watson’s “To See Her Face,” Jim Snidero’s “Midnight Dreams,” and Donald Edwards’ “Ducktones,” among others. The festival culminates with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra concert “The Magic of the Flute” with returning guest artist Sarah Jackson, flute and principal piccolo with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, on Saturday, May 13. The program features works by Mozart, including the “Overture” from Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), as well as Paul Dukas’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Manuel de Falla’s “Ritual Fire Dance” from El Amor Brujo. Admission is $25, $20 for seniors age 60 and over, $5 for all students. Advance tickets are available at www.SalisburySymphonyOrchestra. org and at the Guerrieri Student Union Information Desk.
Jackson also conducts a master class for flute and piccolo 4 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. For more information call 410-543-8366. The festival is sponsored by the Music, Theatre and Dance Department. For more information call 410-548-5588 or visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu. Looking beyond the festival, SU’s Opera Theatre Ensemble, co-directed by Dr. John Wesley Wright, Tom Anderson and me, presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief Thursday-Sunday, April 27-30, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. Curtain is 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday. The 1939 comic opera, originally written for NBC Radio, features American Spiritual Ensemble mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford as Miss Todd, a spinster who, along with her housemaid, falls for a wandering vagrant who may be an escaped convict. The cast also includes SU students Katie Barton, Maggie Jones and Jeffrey Todd, and alumnus Jeremy Bernstein. Alumnus Tim DeLuise provides sound effects. Admission is $12; $9 for seniors age 62+, SU alumni and students. Area youth also share their musical talents this season. Students enrolled in SU’s PRESTO music and theatre preparatory program perform at 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the Great Hall. SU’s spring musical offerings conclude with the Salisbury Youth Orchestra’s annual Spring Concert, also directed by Schoyen, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. Admission is $5, $3 for seniors, free for children 12 and under. Admission to all music events is free unless otherwise noted. With so much to choose from, SU is offering something for nearly every musical taste this spring. We look forward to seeing you … while you hear us!
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Health
PRMC installs new pacemaker Wagner receives Daisy Award
Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is one of the first hospitals in Maryland and the first on the Delmarva Peninsula to offer the world’s smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia. The Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) is a new type of heart device, approved for Medicare reimbursement, that provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker. The first procedure was performed by electrophysiologist Stephen Keim, MD of the PRMC Guerrieri Heart and Vascular Institute Team and Delmarva Heart, LLC on March 29. Comparable in size to a large vitamin, Medtronic’s Micra TPS was chosen by electrophysiologists at PRMC because unlike traditional pacemakers, the device does not require cardiac wires (leads) or a surgical “pocket” under the skin to deliver a pacing therapy. Instead, the device is small enough to be delivered through a catheter and implanted directly into the heart with small tines – all while being cosmetically invisible. The Micra TPS is also designed to automatically adjust pacing therapy based on a patient’s activity levels. Newer versions will provide a
PHC receives deficiency-free ratings
Peninsula Home Care’s Salisbury and Ocean Pines branch offices have achieved deficiency-free ratings upon completion of a major State of Maryland performance survey. “A deficiency-free rating is equivalent to an entire classroom of students getting an A+ on an exam,” said Nancy Bagwell, Peninsula Home Care area director of operations. “It is a stamp of approval from the state after a thorough inspection process.” State surveys are mandated every three years on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Micra TPS is shown with a conventionally sized Medtronic pacemaker.
full spectrum of pacing modalities and advanced physiologic monitoring. The Micra TPS also incorporates a retrieval feature to enable retrieval of the device when possible; however, the device is designed to be left in the body. For patients who need more than one heart device, the miniaturized Micra TPS can be permanently turned off, so it can remain in the body and a new device can be implanted without risk of electrical interaction.
Amy Wagner, RN, of Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s inpatient oncology unit, was honored recently with the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the caring she showed not only to a patient but to the whole family. A patient’s daughter nominated Wagner, saying: “My dad was admitted on the oncology floor with stage 4 cancer and complications breathing. Amy was my dad’s nurse several times over his stay, and when she wasn’t, she would come in to check on him and mom to see if they needed anything and to ask how he was feeling. She kept him comfortable, kept us informed on any new updates, she was caring, loving, very professional and compassionate. Even after dad went home she kept in contact to see how he was doing. It’s like our family has known her for a lifetime. Unfortunately, my dad passed away, and Amy called my mom to tell her how sorry she was and that my dad was a very special person to her. When we had his memorial service, she came there to pay her respects and support our family; that goes to show you how loving she is. Any patient who has her as their nurse will be lucky to have her, because she rocks and is definitely an
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angel sent from above.” For demonstrating true compassion, Wagner was honored with the Daisy Award in a ceremony before her colleagues. To nominate an exceptional nurse, visit www.peninsula.org/DaisyAward and share a story.
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(CMS). Agencies are evaluated on patient rights education, positive patient outcomes, medical error prevention, appropriate staff qualifications, emergency preparation and performance improvement data. “The four day surveillance period involves close monitoring of our staff and operations,” added Bagwell. “State surveyors review patient records and accompany nurses and therapists on home visits to trace the patient experience, evaluate the care being provided and examine patient outcomes. In basic terms, they are looking to confirm that the plan of care provided meets the patient’s needs.”
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Life Crisis works on 211 Campaign
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Life Crisis Center have announced a partnership to benefit Chamber members and the local senior population. The 211 information and referral database will have the ability to add contractors, handymen, landscapers and other trades, as well as assisted living, home nursing and other health providers. Any business which could be beneficial to the senior population may be eligible as long as they are Chamber members. The SACC Business Affairs Network saw a need to have a database of services for the elderly in our community. Working with the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the SACC found that the Life Crisis Center, as the 2-1-1 Maryland site for the Eastern Shore, had the ability to add these businesses to its already existing database. 211 Maryland is the easy three digit number that can provide information and referral to health and human services across the state of Maryland. The database of more than 7,000 programs and services around the state is available to all residents of Maryland. On the Eastern Shore, the Life Crisis Center is the 211 provider, with more than 2,000 separate entries. Any Chamber member who has a service that may be needed can contact Kim Christopher of the Life Crisis Center at 410-749-4357. There is no charge to be included in the database.
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PROJECT READ - Drs. Leonard Arvi of Salisbury University’s Economics and Finance Department, and Koomi Kim of the Education Specialties Department conducted a two-part training session recently for volunteers with the Wicomico Public Libraries’ Project READ program. Project READ is a free one-on-one adult literacy program that assists adults in becoming fluent in basic reading, writing and mathematics skills. Volunteer literacy coaches provide tutoring sessions twice a week. For more information about Project READ, call 410-749-3612, ext. 159, visit www. wicomicolibrary.org/project-read, or inquire at the circulation desk of the libraries’ main branch in downtown Salisbury.
Light of Literacy Awards held
The Friends of Wicomico Public Libraries hosted the Fifth Annual Light of Literacy Awards on Thursday, April 20, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. The morning’s program included a Boy Scout Flag Ceremony presented by Scouts from Troop 817 and breakfast provided by the Civic Center. Over 280 individuals from the community came together to celebrate the work of individuals, businesses and non-profits. Keynote speaker was Peter Franchot, comptroller, State of Maryland. The 2017 Light of Literacy Award winners are: Business Luminary Award: Vantage Point Solutions Group; Youth Luminary: Dariana Ortiz; Educator Luminary Award: Wanda Dawson; Adult Luminary Award: Pat Layton; Adult Luminary Award: Linda Prochaska; Non-Profit Luminary Award: Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore; Higher Education Luminary Award: Katie Kirby.
TOP HONORS - 2nd Lt Joseph Bernstein, a junior at Parkside High School studying engineering, received the General Billy Mitchell Award, the first milestone of the Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Program, which is earned after the completion of the first eight achievements of the cadet program. The cadet must also pass a comprehensive 100-question examination covering leadership theory and aerospace topics. Less than 15 percent of cadets in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet program earn this award. Once a cadet earns the General Billy Mitchell Award, he or she is promoted to the grade of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. Presenting the award to 2nd Lt Bernstein, center, is Lt. Col. Christopher J. Howell, Vice Commander-Forces, right, and Mayor Jacob Day, left. 2nd Lt Bernstein is completing his Eagle rank with the Boy Scouts, is on the robotics team and enjoys playing the piano and guitar.
New ‘Salisbury Reads’ program
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) is pleased to announce support of Wicomico Public Libraries for the establishment of a new pilot program, “Salisbury Reads.” A $3,000 grant from the Community Foundation’s Albert J. Bailey Wicomico County Field of Interest fund enables residents of Salisbury and Wicomico County to access a free copy of “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead, a New York Times bestselling author. The library will host a constructive public book discussion to focus on the issues addressed in the chosen book. When asked why they are providing this program, Wicomico Public Libraries’ Executive Director, Andrea Berstler, explained, “By reading the same book, people who may have no other
thing in common will have something to discuss. How many times have you found yourself talking about a book you read? Mary McGrory from The Washington Post said it best: ‘The idea is that the city that opens the same book, closes it in greater harmony.’ That is our desire with the Salisbury Reads program.” “Salisbury Reads” is part of a larger Salisbury Book Festival, a two-month series of events that are a celebration of books and reading. The events take place over April and May of 2017. More information on the book festival is available by visiting www.wicomicolibrary.org/salisbury-book-festival. For more information on “Salisbury Reads,” visit www.wicomicolibrary.org/ salisbury-reads.
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Funding to fight sexual assault
The Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention has awarded a total of $369,080 in federal Sexual Assault Services Program grants to fund programs offering direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault. In Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties, the Life Crisis Center received $31,133. This federal funding comes from the Office on Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice. Funds are designed to supplement other funding sources to rape crisis centers at the state and territorial level, and play a vital role in assisting sexual assault victims through the healing process, as well as assisting victims through the medical, criminal justice, and social support systems. Funding from the 2016 fiscal year was distributed by allowing each rape crisis center serving one jurisdiction to apply for up to $22,000, and those crisis centers serving multiple jurisdictions to apply for up to $32,000. The award period runs from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.
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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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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The commitment of motherhood If God were to sit women down and ask: Do you really ife oaching want to be a mother? And then he showed us all the The loving of our children energy, work, and patience comes easily - we have that was needed to do the job most women would likely plenty of love to give and say: “…… well, God, hold it lasts beyond a lifetime on, let me think about for a little while and I will get back raising them, on the other to you.” hand, is hard work. Being a mother requires an incredible amount of commother from my mother’s example. mitment, hard work, patience, and My mother’s commitment conresources to do the job well. The lovtinued as a grandmother and greating of our children comes easily - we grandmother. She was sometimes a bit have plenty of love to give and it lasts too involved that my oldest son said, beyond a lifetime - raising them, on the respectfully, to her, “Abuelita (granny, other hand, is hard work. in Spanish) I already have one mom, I This month my mother is turning don’t need two.” Recently, my oldest 80-years-old. She had five children grandchild was asked to bring someone and her love and dedication for us was special to his preschool to teach them exemplary. She faced many difficulmanners during tea time and he asked ties and challenges along the way but his Abuelita to come, and she was honher perseverance and commitment to ored. her family was unwavering. She had This month I encourage you to celto work full-time to help provide an ebrate and honor your mother. Let her income for our family and she faced know how much you appreciate her for many hardships. I remember when we the love she has given you and the comwere young, many times she stayed up mitment she has put into raising you past midnight to make sure everything and helping you become who you are was taken care of for the next day. today. Even with five children and a fullHappy Mother’s Day to all the wontime job, she still found the time to derful mothers we have around us! make dresses for our dolls. On weekends, we would often go on picnics About the author in winter and summer. She would get Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a up very early and prepare a delicious licensed clinical social worker, certihomemade picnic for us. She worked fied hypnotherapist and life coach. To tirelessly to make our life special and I learn more about her work, visit www. am very grateful for all the energy and thepersonalwellnesscenter.com or call work she put into raising us. I learned 410-742-6016. how to be a strong, loving and resilient
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NEW AMPHITHEATER - A new amphitheater at Pemberton Historical Park will be host to summer camp presentations, school group activities, weddings and special events. Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism staff members constructed the amphitheater with help from Rotary volunteers. The project was funded by Rotary District 7630 and the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club. Included in the partnership were the members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, who co-sponsored the grant. The amphitheater will be able to seat more than 100 people and the bench tops are made from solid White Oak, a type of tree found at the park.
National Women Build Week
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County and future Habitat homeowners will work alongside Lowe’s volunteers and all-female construction crews for Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 9-13. More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are expected to volunteer at construction sites across the country as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week. In the Church Street Neighborhood, volunteers will work on several Habitat projects including 304 Martin St., 319 Martin St., 423 Coles Circle and 601 Dawn Court. Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to this year’s National Women Build Week, including a $5,000 store gift card to Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. For information on how to join Women Build locally, contact Shannon Thomas at 410-546-1551 or shannon@wicomicohabitat.org.
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Church
CFES to offer new grant portal
STUDENTS DONATE SHOES - The Worcester Prep Upper School Volunteers Club collected gently worn, used and new shoes the month of March to donate to Taylorville United Methodist Church. The shoes will support micro-enterprise vendors, which are small businesses in developing nations. Pictured, front, kneeling: Isabella Osias; from left, back row: Deborah Marini, Michael Curtis, Rachael Weidman, Sandra Karsli, Church Treasurer Donna Kradz, Lay Leader Larry Curry, Nic Abboud, Ronnie Ferrell, Taylor Campbell, Leigh Menendez, and Kathryn Marini.
St. Stephens events
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. Donations are needed for Operation We Care, which sends supplies to troops overseas. For more information, contact Brenda Morris or visit www. operationwecare.org. June - Our Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 16, at Green Hill Golf Club.
Sandwich sale on May 6
The Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, located at Route 13 north and Dorothy Road in Laurel (three miles north of the Maryland/Delaware state line, will hold a sandwich sale on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will feature oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, soft crabs, chicken salad, and much more. There will also be baked goods and homemade ice cream. Yard sale space is available for $10 (call 443-235-5494). Contact the church at 302-875-7824 for more information.
Community Prayer Breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of Delmar is sponsoring its annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 6, at Camelot Hall at
St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. The Rev. Dough McCallister, Delmar Christian Center, will present the featured message and Dave Ingraham, First Baptist Church, is the featured soloist. Tickets will be available at the door for $5.
National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Senior corporate executive and author Terence Chatmon will address the seventh annual Salisbury Area National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4, in the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30 a.m.; the program begins at 7:15. From soda bottle recycling entrepreneur at age 6, to international corporate leader responsible for billions of dollars for the Coca Cola Company, Chatmon is now president and CEO of Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI), known around the world for its global platform, world class annual conference, and invaluable business leadership resources. As civic center doors open at 6:30 a.m., a community prayer time will be conducted to pray for members of the law enforcement community and the spiritual needs of the region. The public is invited to participate. Organized by a committee of community leaders co-chaired by Bonnie Luna and Jack Savage, the breakfast is ecumenical and “message centered,” followed at noon by a “prayer centered” NDP observance in front of the CityCounty Government Office Building in Salisbury, where pastors will lead prayer for the nation.
The theme of the 66th annual National Day of Prayer, taken from Daniel 9:19, is “For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear Us… Forgive Us… Heal Us!” Tickets are $20, available in Salisbury at The Country House. For more information, call Bonnie Luna at 410749-1699.
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As a result of increasing inquiries for funding support the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) will soon be making it easier for local nonprofits to apply for grants with a new internet based grant portal. “In just the past year alone, the Community Foundation distributed more than $5 million in funding to local nonprofit organizations,” said Erica Joseph, CFES President. “A new Internet based grant portal will enable nonprofits to submit applications for a portion of those funds we grant each year,” she added. Starting July, the Foundation will offer charities on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore an enhanced grant application experience that improves collaboration while simplifying the grant process, Joseph explained. After July 1, the Community Foundation will no longer accept paper applications or letters of inquiry for grants. To help support our local nonprofits in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties, the Community Foundation will host a series of training workshops to enable nonprofits to learn how to use the new grants application portal. A workshop will be held in Wicomico County at the Community Foundation on Tuesday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about the new application process, visit www. CFES.org.
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Remsberg to speak at luncheon
Final Word
Photographer Edwin Remsberg will be the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon meeting and Heritage Awards of The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council in Salisbury on Wednesday, May 3. Edwin Remsberg attended University of Maryland where he studied photojournalism. He has been the recipient of nine awards and honors including receiving recognition for his work in 1987, when his photograph of the Amtrak crash in Chase, Md., was selected by Life Magazine as one of their “Pictures of the Year” and later “Pictures of the Decade.” After graduating in 1989, Remsberg began his career in photography working for the Baltimore Sun. He has since continued his work as a freelance photographer. “There is something about our places, our people, and our time that is special. By isolating it and celebrating it, it gives one the ability to appreciate it. If I can make images that cause people see their world and themselves in a new way then I have done my job.” - Edwin Remsberg. (www.remsberg.com.) For more information, visit www.lowershoreheritage.org.
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