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Delmar Public Library Director Susan Upole laughs during the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year banquet honoring Upole. Story on page 13. Photo by Mike McClure
Sports and Fitness Local table tennis club helps area Parkinson’s patients. 5 27th Annual Lower Shore Economic Forecast. 3 YES Gym helps area kids. 7
INDEX Bulletin Board............................ 16 Business Digest........................ 12 Business Directory.................... 34 Education .................................. 27 Health......................................... 24 Personnel File............................ 10 Quality of Life............................ 26 Recycling................................... 23 Salisbury University.................. 28 Sports......................................... 18 Student Spotlight...................... 31 The Great Outdoors.................. 20 Tom Gonzales, CFP................... 33 Business Profile........................ 33
GOVERNOR’S CHALLENGE- Participants in one of the Governor’s Challenge’s three-point shootouts warm up prior to one of the contests. A pair of slam dunk contests were also held. The tournament brought an estimated $775,999 into the local economy this year. See page 9 for a story on its economic impact. Tournament coverage begins on page 18. Photo by Mike McClure
Salisbury native Shelby Traum makes her dream of dancing professionally come true By Patricia Villani
Shelby Traum was born and raised in Salisbury and began her training at Salisbury Dance Academy, formerly Salisbury Studio of Dance. “My parents tell me I started to dance around the living room when I was 2 ½ years old. I fell in love with dancing and never looked back,” Shelby says. She also competed in gymnastics on the state level but always felt that dance was her true passion. She trained with Betty Webster, founder of the Eastern Shore Ballet Theater, and Elena Manakhova-Amy, the current owner of Salisbury Dance Academy, which has spawned 14 professional dancers in the past 15 years. Shelby also had the opportunity to train at the Kirov Academy in Washington D.C. as well as Maryland Youth Ballet. “Shelby was an outstanding student,” says Manakhova-Amy. Manakhova-Amy completed her PhD in ballet from Chelyabinsk State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg,
Salisbury native Shelby Traum dances with partner Andrei Kisselev. Photo by Ginger Springer
Russia. She performed professionally for several ballet companies throughout Russia and the United States for 15 years and has been teaching dance for more than 26 years.
“She came to me to learn when she was nine-years-old. She would always pay close attention and follow my lead, Continued to page four
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Slight improvement predicted for area economy in 2015 By Al Higgins
The 27th Annual Lower Shore Economic Forecast was held at the Perdue Business Center on the campus of Salisbury University on Dec. 18. Opening remarks were given by R. Andrew Bauer, senior regional economist at the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Bauer believes we will see a slight improvement in the overall economy on the lower shore in 2015, but cautioned against being overly optimistic. Bauer explained that Maryland’s economy was weakened by stagnant real estate prices and a high amount of household debt. As a result, dying businesses are not being replaced and new ones are not starting. He said that Maryland has lost 110,449 jobs since 2008. Globally the situation may be even worse. Economies in Russia and Japan economies are sliding toward a recession and the Middle East is a mess. The primary problem in Russia and the Middle East is the falling price of oil. It is now about half of what it was a few months ago and each dollar lost from a barrel of oil represents millions in their economies. Conversely, lower oil prices should result in an upswing for the United States. Bauer feels that the biggest obstacles to growth on the lower shore are uncertainty, low wages, fewer federal dollars coming in, a weak real estate market and the fact that new businesses are not coming into the area. He ended his talk by saying that we have gone through the worst of it. Anthony Roth, chief investment of officer for Wilmington Trust, spoke next. He opened by stating that the oil supply currently exceeds demand and that low oil prices promote economic growth. As an example, he offered that when oil prices drop from $100 per barrel to $40 per barrel $1.3 trillion flows into the economy. Roth explained that we are experiencing the slowest economy since World War II. He added that historically the United States slips into a re-
cession about every 10 years and we are now six years out of a very deep recession. However, he believes our recovery has been so slow that he does not see another recession any time soon. Additionally, he pointed out that although the unemployment numbers have improved, many of the jobs are in the low paying service industry. Also, a large percentage of jobless people have simply stopped looking for work and, after a period of time, their previous skills have become obsolete, making them unemployable in their past fields. Following a brief break, a panel was seated to respond to a variety of questions. The panel consisted of Justin Kelley, president and owner of IMPACT Technology Group; Matt Holloway, a farmer from Wicomico County; Chris Hall, vice-president of strategy and business development/chief business officer for PRMC; Maria Waller, president of Quality Staffing Services; and Katarina Ennerfelt, president and CEO for Toroid Corporation. Moderator, Stephanie Willey of Comcast, provided the questions to the panel. Hall responded to the question, “What would happen to the health care industry if Obamacare was repealed?” He stated that in Maryland hospital charges are fixed and that healthcare constitutes 20 percent of the Gross National Product. He also stressed the need to repeal the four percent Medicare tax that was supposed to end several years ago – but hasn’t. Holloway took an opportunity to discuss the Phosphorous Management Tool (PMT) legislation that will soon be put in place in Maryland. He feels that the model used is flawed and that no achievement criteria have been identified if the PMT is enacted. He argued that the cost to farmers will exceed $22 million. He is hopeful that governor-elect Hogan will be able to mitigate some of the more onerous parts of the PMT and that he will be able to do so through the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Holloway went on to explain that Maryland farmers on the Eastern Shore have already achieved 113 percent of
Pictured from right during the Annual Lower Shore Economic Forecast are: Justin Kelley, Matt Holloway, Chris Hall, Maria Waller, Katarina Ennerfelt.
the phosphorous goal set by the Environmental Protection Agency and that they are fully cooperating with regulators. Ennerfelt discussed the need for a highly trained labor force. Her company relies on skilled welders but it is too expensive to train someone who is completely unfamiliar with the craft. She advocated for an apprentice program. Waller pointed out that the lower shore has an aging work force and questions whether jobs will become more available with the new administration coming into power in Annapolis. She further explained that job training is important but that there must be a need for those skills prior to commencing training. Training must be guided by the needs of industry. Kelley spoke about security and broadband communication. He stressed that the current administration in Washington, D.C. wants equal access to the Internet for everyone; while not fully realizing the problems that currently exist. He also pointed out that there are few firewalls for smart phones and those individuals who do banking and make purchases with their handheld devices are at a greater risk than those who do so with a conventional computer. Holloway ended his comments by stressing the importance of buying locally and supporting agriculture. He further stressed that regulations should be built around the best management practices. He also stated that the existing Nutrient Management Plan should require the testing of soils for fertilizer
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always had a very positive attitude, a great work ethic, very dedicated, never missed a class and wanted to be the best she could be. Shelby understood and embraced my message that ballet is a form of art and beauty and that dance should reflect joy but always focus on quality.” Traum says of Manakhova-Amy, “Elena has been a huge influence throughout my life. She always provided a professional atmosphere for me to learn and prepared me for the next steps in reaching my goal to become a professional dancer. She will always be an inspiration in my life with her knowledge and support, even from afar. She instilled in me such a strong foundation that prepared me for the next step of dancing in college. I was so grateful to be able to work with world-renowned choreographers such as Pascal Rioult, Jessica Lang, Katie Langan, and Igal Perry while working toward my BFA in dance from Marymount Manhattan College in New York.” Shelby earned a spot on the dean’s list every year, winning competitive dance scholarships, and was a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. Traum is now in New York dancing professionally, teaching and choreographing for young dancers. She is a company member of Ballet Ambassadors, in which she travels to lowincome New York public schools and shares her love of dance with hundreds of children. She is also an adjudicator for On Pointe Dance Competition, where she had the opportunity of choreographing the opening number at their National Dance Competition for almost 100 young dancers. “What I love about dance is that it has the rare ability to touch other people. To know that my dancing can inspire people is the greatest feeling in the world. I have been working with and teaching low-income children who have never even heard of ballet. It has
Shown are Elena Manakhova-Amy with husband Mark of the Salisbury Dance Academy.
been so rewarding and humbling and has been just an amazing experience,” said Traum “On the downside, ballet is a hard profession; you can end up very disappointed while looking for work. But I find that there is so much more that is gratifying than negative,” Traum added. “You just need to have a positive outlook along with the drive and dedication to be able to succeed in this field of work. Much of this outlook on life I gained from my mother. I will be forever grateful for her endless support of my dancing.” Shelby has performed professionally in productions of Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Mid-Summer Night’s Dream, The Four Seasons as well as studio showcases and exercise and dance demonstrations. She has appeared with Dancecore, Balet Ambassadors, Peconic Ballet Theatre, and Continuum Contemporary Ballet. She has performed the Nutcracker numerous times, most recently with the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre this past December in Salisbury. “It was surreal returning as the professional to the town where I grew up, the whole experience was just a dream come true,” she says.
Stay active this winter at the Indoor Tennis Center at SU By Al Higgins
“Baby, it’s cold outside!” This famous line from a song certainly applies to winters on Delmarva. While you may want to put your golf clubs away and you certainly aren’t considering spending an afternoon paddle boarding on the Wicomico River, you can still get in a game of tennis at the Salisbury University Indoor Tennis Center. The facility, which is located at 205 Milford St. in Salisbury, is open to the public. Evan Clifton is the general manager. He graduated from SU in 2011 and went on to West Virginia University to earn his master’s degree in athletic coaching and education. “We have three regulation sized
courts within our building,” said Clifton. “During the 30 years we’ve been open we have undergone several upgrades and our courts are in first class condition. They were resurfaced just two years ago. Salisbury University students, faculty and individuals, who financially support the university, can play at no cost. The general public can join for $87.50 for a full semester or $175 per year. Family memberships are $100 per semester and $200 per year. The year runs from September until mid-May. In addition, court fees are $15 per hour and reservations can be made up to a week in advance.” The indoor tennis center is a fullservice facility. Along the edge of the courts are huge baskets of tennis balls
The Richard A. Henson YMCA has been completely revamped and features new equipment.
Renovations, upgrades continue at Salisbury By Al Higgins
Who would have guessed that the YMCA began in England in the 1850s to keep young men off the streets and out of trouble after school? At the time the focus was physical fitness and the Bible. Eventually the “Y” came to America, with the first location in Boston, Mass. Deanna Harrell is the executive director of the Richard A. Henson Family YMCA in Salisbury. Harrell started her career at the YMCA as a student at Salisbury University and began working there full-time after graduation. Due to a work opportunity for her husband, she moved to New Jersey but returned six years later. Shortly thereafter Harrell was named to her current position. “In the 1960s,” explained Deanna, “the Salisbury YMCA was struggling. Richard Henson, along with other prominent Salisbury folks, contributed to the organization and helped it to get back on track. The Henson family continues to support the YMCA.” The Richard A. Henson YMCA is one of six branches of the YMCA of the Chesapeake. Aside from the Salisbury branch there are “Y’s” in Pocomoke, Chincoteague, Easton, Denton, and St. Michaels. All of them adhere to basic Christian principals but differ in programs that are unique to their organization. As one would expect, all of the “Y’s” share resources with oversight from the Chesapeake organization. and newbies to the sport can borrow rackets in order to get a feel for the game. Should your racket require maintenance, or even restringing, the staff at the center can help. Lockers and showers are available to players. When the weather warms, or even during a nice and sunny winter day, the university’s outdoor tennis courts are
“We have literally revamped the entire Richard A. Henson YMCA,” said Deanna. “We started work in the gym area. We can now offer pickleball, indoor tennis, basketball and a walking track. Next we moved to the Wellness Center. We added air conditioning, new equipment – some with individual televisions that are hooked up to cable TV, and we have greatly expanded our free weight section. We also added a cycling center and classes in yoga and dance. Additionally,” she went on, “we renovated and redecorated the main lobby, our child watch area and created our hang room, which was designed to entertain kids in their teens. The last indoor project was the upgrading of our locker rooms. We now have male locker rooms for kids and adults.” Also in the works is a new family outdoor pool, with construction scheduled to begin next year. The pool will offer seating both inside and outside the pool and will feature classes for seniors, warm water and an opportunity to swim laps. The current indoor and outdoor pool will continue to provide the same services as before. Deanna added, “The fine work of our “Y” is the direct result of our outstanding staff. They are friendly, informative and very professional. I could not do the job I do without their support.” To learn more about the programs at the YMCA, visit www.ymcaofthechesapeake.org. open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are 12 courts, with six lit for evening play. These courts are open to the public at no cost, however, the SU tennis team practices there so play may be limited for a few hours in the afternoons. In the future, the university plans to build restrooms and concessions at the outside courts.
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Local table tennis club helps area ParkinsonÕ s patients By Patricia Villani
The Lower Shore Table Tennis Club is a program organized by the Lower Shore Parkinson’s Support Group, a non-profit established to support individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their caregivers. The idea of creating the club was the result of study outcomes that show that table tennis has numerous benefits for Parkinson’s patients, possibly even slowing disease progression. Exercises that challenge individuals to change tempo, activity, or direction (referred to as “random practice” exercises) are helpful to people with movement disorders like PD. An added benefit of table tennis is the use of parts of the brain not normally engaged in routine exercise. This sport requires hand/eye coordination, judging the speed and spin of an opponent’s shot, and the planning and execution of strategies, all in a fast pace environment. Table tennis is safe to play because it is not a contact sport. Studies show that the sport is also beneficial in slowing cognitive decline in older adults. Art Cooley, the director of the Lower Shore Parkinson’s Support Group, de-
scribed how the plan became a reality, “First we had to find an affordable location. Not only did Crown Sports Center welcome us with open arms, they provided us with discounted space to help us get started. Crown’s owner Bill Hearne Jr. also donated our first table. When the Rotary Club of Salisbury helped us secure a sizable Rotary District Grant to purchase more equipment, we knew we had sufficient resources to get underway. Then the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore kicked in with a mini-grant. Add a couple of individual and corporate donations, along with favorable pricing from key equipment suppliers, and the club became a reality.” The club has six new high-quality Butterfly tables that are available to anyone interested in playing table tennis. It is open three times a week: on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday late afternoons during the winter. The club asks for a small donation from members of the general public to help offset expenses so individuals from the Parkinson’s community may play for free. “One of the most popular items is our “Robo-Pong” robot. It may be programmed to deliver shots at varying
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Superintendent Kitzrow plans schedules for all skill levels By Patricia Villani “We want to reach all age ranges at all skill levels and provide recreational experiences that will enhance our residents’ quality of life,” says Andy Kitzrow, Wicomico County’s Recreation superintendent. Kitzrow is based in the County’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism which provides all types of programs that cross-cut all learning abilities and recreation goals. “We offer after-school programs for young people from 10 elementary schools, and have summer programs in neighborhood parks. We also have specialty camps for kids for eight to nine weeks during the summer and four sports camps. Young people have opportunities to participate in sports programs year round, including soccer, volleyball, and softball. We teach them the sport in a non-competitive environment and, if they choose, they eventually will have opportunities to join a league and compete at a higher level,” adds Kitzrow. “We are constantly evaluating and assessing our program content and as such, stay current with our recreational offerings. For example, we now have an Adventure, Education and Experiential Learning program at the Westside Com-
munity Center that offers registrants and school groups choices of “stations” within the program they select. If an individual chooses Aqua Culture and Marine Life, he/she can Andy Kitzrow select three out of the four offered ‘stations’ – crabbing, oystering, fishing, and ecology and conservation. We are adding to our programs each year and make them as affordable, convenient and flexible as possible.” “This year more than 22,800 residents registered for our programs and participated in 1,140 teams,” Kitzrow notes. “Our programs for older adults are also very successful. They call themselves the Happy Timers and join in a variety of programs that include line dancing, bridge, bus trips, bingo, exercise and more. “We have learned through our recent evaluations that our residents want more co-ed programs, shorter playing seasons, fewer competitive and more
Young people play soccer with large soccer balls while learning.
low impact activities. For example, more kickball teams were requested, so we now have 15 teams. Pickleball, a sport that is catching on especially for older adults, is in a growth mode as well. We also are developing different types of low impact recreational activities, such as paddling, experiential learning programs that I mentioned earlier,” continues Kitzrow. “Activities that include some form of exercise as well as social interaction offer very healthy alternatives for our residents, and we want to continue to be cutting-edge and stay with current trends that appeal to all ages. We offer scholarship programs for kids who can’t afford to pay, and are now working on forming community coalitions that will help with resources and funding for equipment and transportation. “We are striving for a holistic ap-
proach to our programs, and are hoping to create family centers for children and their parents,” Kitzrow adds. “By also involving community leaders such as the Board of Education, the Department of Health and the police force we can broaden our scope and do much more to design well-balanced and well-designed activities for all family members. “We have excellent outreach materials that tell the public what we have in store for the coming year and a website that provides relevant information. We invite our residents to let us know their preferences and hope they will join us in future programs,” Kitzrow concludes. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism website can be found at www.wicomicorecandparks. org.
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Shorebirds to celebrate 20th season By Al Higgins
Laura Opdyke, YES gym manager, is shown at the Fruitland facility.
YES gym helps area kids and adults of all ages and abilities By Patricia Villani Youth Exercise Services, Inc. (YES) in Fruitland offers a full range of exercise services. “We want people to see us as a family or home gym,” says Laura Opdyke, gym manager. “We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit and survive on our membership dues, donations and grants from foundations and other sources. We train children and adults of all ages and at all skill levels.” The facility on West Main Street in Fruitland is 9,800 square feet, accessible for persons with disabilities, and has a 4,000 square foot sports-specific training area that has an indoor track, batting cage, power racks, monolifts and completion benches. Also included are a deadlift/Olympic lifting platform, training ropes, rocks, sledge hammers and tires. The gym also has everything a person needs to work on fitness such as bikes and treadmills. Especially valuable to sports competitors are the gym’s conditioning camps for baseball and softball; golf speed, power and flexibility; winter speed and conditioning; summer speed and strength and high school sports conditioning. The concept of YES was the vision of Fred A. Vanderveen 20 years ago. During a visit to Moscow Sports School, Vanderveen observed that only the most talented and elite children received training. Within one year of his return home, he began working with the Maryland Special Olympics as a conditioning con-
sultant and subsequent state director of powerlifting. He started thinking that what was needed was a conditioning center dedicated to people of all abilities and all ages. His YES gym now welcomes all young people, older adults and persons with mental and physical disabilities in all age ranges. Opdyke adds, “Many people go through rehabilitation after an injury, stroke, or other mishap and have no place to go. Also, there are those who have multiple sclerosis who need help with balance, cardiovascular and muscle strengthening. We have special days and times for persons with special needs. Our gym is family and ‘kid friendly’ too; we serve young persons from pre-K to eighth grade with or without disabilities. We also have our sports camps for specific training – everything from tennis to football. We get some top-notch athletes in here, and often get groups who want to enhance their team work.” “To keep our gym open to everyone and our costs low, we support fundraisers during the year including an art show. If you check our website, www. yessportstraining.org/, you’ll find an overview of our work and announcements and ways to contribute to our programs,” said Opdyke. “We recognize that our gym helps to make everyone involved stronger and more stable in mind and body, and we intend to continue to include everyone at every skill level. Over the years we have been very proud of our successes.”
Why would anyone be thinking about baseball in January? Spring training doesn’t begin for another month and quite frankly, it’s difficult to even imagine sitting in the bleachers in some ballpark as we fight the winter’s chill. But, the folks at the Delmarva Shorebirds are hard at work at this very moment. Chris Bitters, general manager of the Shorebirds, explains that there is no offseason for the Shorebirds. “We do our best to interact within the community all year long,” he said. “Recently, we participated in parades in several communities. We rang the bell for the Salvation Army, sponsored a Halloween party that drew 5,000 people to the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, and partnered with PRMC to inoculate 4,500 folks with the flu vaccine. We also work closely with local schools and sponsor programs that bring thousands of kids to Shorebird’s games. One such program gives kids free tickets for reading a specified number of books.” 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the Shorebirds and plans are underway to make it a spectacular celebration. “Throughout the year,” said Bitters, “we are designing programs that will be reflecting on events over the past 20 years. We will begin our 2015 season on April 7 with our traditional
game against the Salisbury University baseball team. This event gives college students an opportunity to feel what it’s like to play at the professional level, while at the same time pitting the Shorebirds players against a highly effective baseball team. This event always proves to be a great warm-up for the Shorebirds as they enter into their regular season, which opens on April 9. From the first game on, highlights of past games will be presented. This will continue throughout the season, with hopes that past great and talented players will be able to attend and share their experiences as Shorebirds.” Fans can expect the generous promotional giveaways common to the Shorebirds. Hats, bobble heads and shirts will be given away and 12 to 13 firework shows are planned. Another great program offered by the Shorebirds is their Silver Slugger Program. Fans 55 and older can join for $18, which entitles them to free admission to all the Wednesday afternoon and evening games. There are also other privileges. Admission is $8 and food and drinks are reasonably priced. There is something special about watching a ballgame with a hot dog in one hand and a beer in the other. The stadium is clean, beautiful and easy to find. Simply head east on Route 50 toward Ocean City and the stadium will be on the right.
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Eastern Shore Senior Games feature 10 major events By Patricia Villani “It’s gratifying to see older persons engaged in competitive sports and working to stay healthy and fit,” says Lisa Marquette, PhD, CSCS, assistant professor of exercise science at Salisbury University. In addition to teaching, Lisa is the coordinator of the Eastern Shore Senior Games which take place each year in May. “Registration for the games are accepted from persons 50-years-old and up for the 10 major sports events, which include running, aquatics, cycling, golf, pickleball, table tennis, tennis, track and field and volleyball. We have competitors who are in their 80’s and 90’s which is so amazing,” said Marquette. “Competition is conducted in men’s and women’s divisions for nine age groups to ensure that competition is fair. Medals are awarded in each of the age groupings to first, second, and third place finishers. “ “We provide an extensive and informative brochure with all of the information necessary to register for an event and are looking forward to another successful program in May 2015, which will be our 16th year sponsoring the games,” Marquette added. “We are partners with the Maryland
and Delaware Senior Olympics, and many of the competitors in those games compete in our games as well. All of these competitions support one another because our goals are the same – we want older persons to stay as healthy and fit as possible, and sports participation is one of the best ways to do that,” adds Marquette. “Each year the program is improved by eliminating some sports that have shown decline in participation, including basketball and bowling. Staffing, organization and time for events that have grown and flourished, such as pickleball and volleyball, have been increased. Sports that have remained popular through the years, such as tennis, track and field, and swimming, remain stable,” Marquette said. Free fitness testing is offered to all participants, which is a benefit that ensures healthy participation. Accomplished athletes receive recognition in the form of awards and a special dinner where they often have opportunities to address the audience. The deadline to reguster for the games is March 20. Anyone interested in attending or participating can check the website for the latest information (www.salisbury. edu/seniorgames/) or email Marquette directly at lmmarquette@salisbury.edu.
Volleyball is one of 10 major sporting events played at the Eastern Shore Senior Games.
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we have the talent here, they just don’t get the exposure that they need,” said Simmons. Over 175 of the tournament’s alumni have gone on to play in college over the last five years. “Even if the kids don’t go on to play in college, it’s a memory they’ll hold on to forever,” said Wicomico County Director of Marketing and Public Relations Kristin Goller. Another draw of the tournament is playing in the Wicomico Civic Center. “I think that’s part of the magic of the environment because they can play in a large scale arena. It prepares them for their state tournament,” Simmons added. The basketball tournament, which has taken place for the past 33 years, was started as a four-team tournament by Wicomico boys’ basketball coach Butch Waller in 1981. It increased from 35 boys teams to 49 this season, with teams from five state and Washington, D.C. including Staten Island, N.Y. and Charlotte, N.C. The Governor’s Challenge is the largest holiday high school basketball tournament in Maryland and is the second largest tournament in the region behind a Wildwood, N.J. tournament (70 teams). This year marked the start of the girls’ tournament with four teams including a team from Mardela. “I think that’s where we have a huge opportunity for growth,” said Simmons. Also new this year, the county partnered with DMVelite, a showcase
Patterson’s Koran Moore is defended by a group of Parkside players during Governor’s Challenge play. Photo by Mike McClure
Governor’s Challenge helps to spark local economy in off-season
By Mike McClure
Aside from providing entertainment to local basketball fans, the Governor’s Challenge Basketball Tournament helps fuel the economy in a downtime for local hotels and restaurants. This year’s tournament drew 53 teams with around 1,000 players, infusing an estimated $775,999 into the local economy. While 24 of the teams are local and did not need to stay overnight during the tournament, which ran from Dec. 26-30, the other 29 teams did stay overnight at hotels in Salisbury. According to Wicomico County Assistant Tourism Manager James Simmons, the estimated impaction of the economy is determined following the state’s economic calculator, taking into account the projected amount of money the visitors and their families will spend on hotels, restaurants, gas, and souvenirs. “You’ll see a larger impact economic as we continue to bring in more of town teams,” said Simmons, who in
his third year of working with the tournament. “We wouldn’t have the event without our local teams and our local fans.” The tournament is one of the county’s 36 sports marketing events. Those events account for $35 million of the projected $43 million driven by the county’s events in FY ‘15. The basketball tournament brings in visitors during a time that the area sees a downtime in tourism. “It’s a tough time of year for hotels. They struggle for business this time of year,” Simmons said. “They may come here for this basketball tournament and they enjoy the area and decide to come back. A lot of teams don’t realize that there’s something between the bridge and Ocean City and this gives us an opportunity to expose them to this area and what we have to offer.” It’s also an opportunity for local players to gain from exposure, playing against teams from a larger area in front of college coaches and scouts. “I think
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Professional boxer Fernando Guerrero, a graduate of Parkside High, speaks to the crowd during half-time of one of the Rams’ Governor’s Challenge games. Photo by Mike McClure
events group from Bowie, which helped connect the tournament with high school teams looking for a place to play over the holidays.
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Personnel Handy joins SVN-Miller Allen Handy has joined the SVN-Miller team as an advisor. Handy will be working out of the satellite office in Seaford, Del., with SVN-Miller Senior AdHandy visor Tom Knopp. Handy has experience developing properties in Delaware and will focus on land and commercial retail properties in Sussex and Kent counties. “Allen’s experience in commercial real estate development, in addition to his experience owning Lo-Mar Office Products in Seaford for 27 years, will make him a valuable and welcome asset to the SVN-Miller team,” said Knopp.
Ennis appointed supervisor Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen and the Wicomico County Board of Education announce the appointment Ennis of Dr. Bonnie Ennis as supervisor of school improvement, accountability and strategic planning, effective July 1, 2015. Since 2003, Dr. Ennis has served as the coordinator of mathematics, and will continue in that position until next summer. At the same time, she will work with current supervisor of School Improvement/Strategic Planning Linda Stark to transition into this key role for the school system. Stark will retire on June 30, 2015. Dr. Ennis served as a new teacher
mentor from 2000 to 2003, and as a classroom teacher in grades four through six from 1978 to 2000. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Salisbury University. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Wilmington University. In addition to her experiences within the Wicomico County Public School System, she has served as a consultant/ trainer for CTB McGraw Hill, an adjunct instructor at both Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and a frequent contributor to many committees and initiatives of the Maryland State Department of Education. She is a member of several professional organizations and has coauthored two books on mathematics representation.
Justice joins MCE staff Tanya Justice has joined MCE’s staff as an administrative assistant in the Salisbury office. A native of Westover, Tanya is a graduate of Washington High School and the Woodbridge Business Institute where she obtained certification in ac-
counting. Prior to joining MCE she worked at Peninsula Regional Neurosurgical Associates since 2006. She is the mother of four children and grandmother to four grandchildren.
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Business Digest Choptank gives back to members
The Choptank Electric Cooperative board of directors voted to return $2,018,664 million to its members this past December for members who were on co-op lines during the year 1988 and 1989. The amount that is received back is based on how much electricity the member purchased during those particular years. The Choptank Electric board reviews the co-op portion of capital credits each year and decides how and when to repay the amounts allocated. Their decision is based on a variety of factors including the overall financial condition of the cooperative.
Duma earns professional license
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., is pleased to announce the approval of Robert J. Duma, P.E., for licensure by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). Duma Duma’s engineering career began with his internship with Davis, Bowen, & Friedel, Inc., in 2005 during his senior year at Parkside High School. He remained a summer intern each year thereafter while he attended University of Maryland- Eastern Shore and University of MarylandCollege Park. Upon completion of his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, Duma joined the firm’s municipal engineering department. Duma is the pretreatment coordinator for Hurlock and Bridgeville, Del., where he monitors industrial users for the EPA’s Pretreatment Program.
DVB completes CFS renovation
Delmarva Veteran Builders announces the completion of a renovation and tenant fit out for CFS Comprehensive Financial Solutions at 953 Mt. Hermon Road in Salisbury. Delmarva Veteran Builders demolished the existing 3,300 square foot space to make room for the tenant fit out. The project, completed in 10 weeks, included interior renovations and new floor plan modifications. The new layout, designed by Fisher Architecture, now includes office space, a conference room, lobby and kitchen and cubicle space. “When we started the business 26 years ago we occupied 300 square feet of space and slowly grew to fill the entire building on Main Street,” said Bruce Robson, co-founder, CFS Comprehensive Financial Solutions. “When we realized there was no more room for us to grow into, we knew it was time to move. Delmarva Veteran Builders presented the best price, came highly recommended and met our timing demands without a problem.”
NEW ATM - Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton opens the new automated teller machine (ATM) at the downtown Salisbury headquarters of First Shore Federal Savings & Loan. The ATM will accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, Cirrus and Plus and is a legal envelope depository for FSF account holders. Pictured from left: Terri Hargis; Kenisha Warner; Erika Milbauer; Lois Rentschler; Marty Neat, CEO; Brenda Ruark; Mayor Ireton; Kathy Stansbury; Lee Johnson; Dwight Miller of Gillis Gilkerson; Amanda Maness and Cheryl Young.
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Long & Foster reorganizes regions
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MCE receives grant and loans
Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its RBEG (Rural Business Enterprises Grant) program to assist microbusinesses on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to grow into sizable businesses generating employment opportunities. MCE will use the grant to support its Incubator Without Walls (IWW) project that provides technical assistance and support to some 20 businesses that it has identified as ones poised to grow to the next level and help the area’s economy grow. MCE has also been awarded $1 million in loans to provide microloans to small businesses on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and in the Baltimore-Annapolis area. A $500,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s RMAP (Rural Microenterprise Assistance Program) was approved to provide loans up to $50,000 to rural small businesses here. Another $500,000 loan was approved from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Microloan Program to provide loans up to $35,000 to small businesses in the Baltimore area. “We continue to seek funding to provide much-needed assistance to small businesses,” said MCE president & CEO Joe Morse. “These funds will be used to provide financing for businesses that have difficulty securing funding from traditional sources. We help them build their capacity and become more bankable.” For more information, visit www.marylandcapital.com.
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Longtime Delegate Norm Conway, left, and Delmar (Md.) Mayor Carl Anderton, Jr., who defeated Conway in the recent election, talk prior to the start of the Delmar Citizen of the Year banquet. Photo by Mike McClure
merce. “I’m really honored and quite humbled to be named Citizen of the Year. It’s a little awkward for someone who’s not looking for the limelight,” Upole said. “I believe so strongly in the role of a public library in a community. It’s a Delmar Public Library Director Susan Upole speaks during the Delmar Citizen of the Year banquet after receiving a plaque honoring her as the 2014 Delmar Citizen of the Year. Photo by Mike McClure
Susan Upole honored as Ô 14 Delmar Citizen of the Year By Mike McClure
Delmar native Susan Pederson Upole was saluted as the 2014 Delmar Citizen of the Year during a banquet at the Delmar VFW. The award is presented annually by the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce. Upole was surprised with the announcement of the honor earlier this year by Delmar Chamber President Lisa Ellis and staff members of the Delmar Public Library, where Uphole serves as director. “She said no thank you. Susan doesn’t realize what she does for people,” said Youth Services Librarian Jessica Webb. “If it wasn’t for Susan, Delmar wouldn’t have the library that we’re going to have (following the renovation and expansion of the library.” “She’s passionate about what she does and she gives it 100 percent,” added Lorie Phillips, who serves on the Delmar Library Commission. That dedication was echoed by Susan’s daughters, Mollie and Megan, who joined Susan and husband, Harold,
at the banquet. “She really does put 100 percent into the community and building this library,” Megan Upole said. “She’s always supported me in what I wanted to do,” added Mollie Upole. After friends and family were given a chance to speak, local politicians and club representatives took turns presenting Upole with proclamations including Delmar (Del.) Mayor Michael Houlihan for U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Delmar (Md.) Mayor and Delegate-elect Carl Anderton, Jr. for outgoing Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. “You and folks like you are the backbone of this town,” Anderton said. “Thank you for all that you do on both sides of the line,” said outgoing Delegate Norm Conway. Others presenting tributes to Upole were: Senator-elect Bryant Richardson, Representative Tim Dukes, outgoing County Councilman Vance Phillips; Doug Niblett (Delmar VFW), John McDonnell (Delmar Lions Club); Houlihan and Anderton for the town; Ellis on behalf of the Delmar Chamber of Com-
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ROTARY DONATION - M and T Bank recently presented a check to the Salisbury Rotary Foundation for its Back to School campaign. Pictured, from left: Jon Sherwell, group manager, middle market banking, M and T Bank; Bill Ferguson, Rotary district governor and Gene Malone, regional manager, business banking, M and T Bank.
SFD SUPPORTS WSW - Every October the Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) designs pink t-shirts to sell to members of the department and to the public. Career personnel wear them while on duty in October to show support and bring awareness. The SFD also holds a city employee corn hole tournament. All of the sales from the shirts and funds from the tournament are donated to Women Supporting Women (WSW), a local non-profit organization helping women with breast cancer. This year the Department raised $2,384 which was used to purchase the breast cancer handbooks found in WSW’s “Newly Diagnosed” informational tote bags. Pictured from left: Chief Hoppes, Deputy Chief Tull, Firefighter Paramedic Aaron Colegrove, WSW Director of Community Relations Emily Rantz, Captain Rob Frampton, Firefighter Paramedic Andrew Merrill and Assistant Chief Gladwell.
Partial drawdowns planned
Partial drawdowns are planned for Coulbourne Mill, Tony Tank and Leonards Mill Ponds this winter, providing homeowners along the ponds an opportunity to carry out routine maintenance on their properties and docks. Drawdown Schedule: Jan. 2 – Feb. 11 - Coulbourne Mill and Tony Tank Ponds Jan. 5 – Feb. 5 - Leonards Mill Pond The time-frame was selected to avoid interference with fish spawning season. Fishing is prohibited during the scheduled drawdowns.
FOOD RAISER - At their annual holiday celebration, a.s.a.p.r. Creative Suite (a division of a.s.a.p.r. integrated marketing) collected more than 260 pounds of non-perishable food and toiletry items which were donated to the Food Bank of the Maryland Eastern Shore. Participating in the “food raiser,” from left, top row: Alison Enger, Cathy Bassett, Eric Rider, Stacey Schiller, Catherine Yeager-Achey, Michael Giordano, Margo Winans, Jen Meyer and Debi Rus. Bottom row: Clay Tarpley, Melissa Hampton, Robbie Tarpley Raffish and Jenni Pastusak.
Horton to host conference
When the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort began in 1988, scientists and policymakers raised red flags on one problem: Continued growth easily could counter any potential gains from ecological improvements. More than a quarter-century later, experts re-examine these concerns during the conference “Growth and the Future of the Chesapeake Bay” Jan. 13-14, at Hood College in Frederick. Tom Horton, award-winning Chesapeake Bay author, former Baltimore Sun reporter and current environmental studies faculty at Salisbury University, hosts the event. He delivers the keynote address, “Growing Our Way to a Restored Chesapeake Won’t Work,” at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. “To my knowledge, no one has staged a conference like this, focused on a region like the Chesapeake,” said Horton. Among the panelists are representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Registration is $100, $25 for students, limited to 250. To register, or for more information, visit the conference website at www.bayjournal.com/growthconference.
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Salisbury Kennel Club honors member
FOOD DRIVE - Worcester Prep students, grades pre-k through 12 worked with the Student Government Association under the leadership of president Erik Zorn and faculty advisor Frank Love to collect food donations for needy families. Funds donated were used to purchase hams and other items needed for the baskets. Food baskets, boxes, and bags, prepared by Worcester Prep students, were distributed via six truckloads of donations to Diakonia, Ocean City; Atlantic United Methodist Church, Ocean City; The Joseph House, Salisbury; St. Paul United Methodist Church, Berlin; First Baptist Church, Berlin; and Stevenson United Methodist Church Spirit Kitchen, Berlin. Pictured, Worcester Prep Upper School students Chris Rilling, Hebron; Devin Hammond, Berlin; Biola Eniola, Salisbury; Sambina Anthony, Seaford, Del.; and Anthony Rilling, Hebron, organize the foods that were donated to the food drive.
The American Kennel Club established the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in 2006 to recognize and celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC code of sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC Club. The 2014 Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club awardee, Bev Horner, embodies the spirit of the award through her pioneering activities in one of the AKCs newest titling activities, an activity which brings comfort and joy to many of the community’s lonely and forgotten people. This past July, Bev’s dog Toby received the highest therapy title awarded by the AKC, the AKC’s Distinguished Therapy Dog Title. To earn this title, the dog must complete 400 visits to eligible facilities. However the honoree’s dog greatly exceeded this number. Toby and Bev have over 1,500 visits to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and area schools. Horner also took on the leadership of
Bev Horner and dog Toby (shown) received the 2014 Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club award for Outstanding Sportsmanship.
the Wicomico County Pets on Wheels program and established SMKC’s annual Christmas Giving for the Humane Society effort. She is also known for her famous fudge which raises money for the Humane Society, the SMKC Charitable Trust and other organizations.
DONATED TOYS- Employees at API Technologies in Delmar are shown with gifts they are donating to the toy closet at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury through the Brooke Mulford Foundation. The toys will go to sick children at the hospital. “It gives kids toys they can play with and keep,” said Keith White, who got permission from API to set up a collection. “A lot of people at API have donated. That’s the thng about Christmas, I like giving.” White also collected toys from the Harrington Harness Racing drivers and trainers. Shown (l to r) are some of the API employees who made donations: front- Brittany McKelvey, Debbie Flanary, Iryna White, Jessica Griffith; backMichele Fisher, Kathy Swearingen, Kathy Powell, and Keith White. Photo by Mike McClure
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Rodeo comes to Salisbury
Celebrate an American tradition this winter as the Lone Star Rodeo Company presented by Cheerwine brings its Bulls, Broncs and Barrels Tour to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center for two nights of competition on Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Just prior to the competition, boys and girls are invited to the arena floor to take part in the Best Dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl Contest and Children’s Gold Rush. Rodeo events get underway at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults and $13 for children. VIP tickets are $25. VIP’s are also invited to an all access pre-show on the dirt with rodeo competitors, rodeo clown and animals beginning at 6:15 p.m. Additional fees may apply to all ticket prices. For more information and tickets, visit www.WicomicoCivicCenter. org, call 410-548-4911 or go to the WY&CC Box Office.
Bull and Oyster Roast
A Bull and Oyster Roast will be held at the American Legion Post 64 in Salisbury on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. All you can eat, beef, oysters, fritters, coleslaw and beer. For more information, call 410-749-9814 or 410742-4660.
MAC plans St. Paddy’s Run/Walk
MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging is making plans for the 16th Annual St. Paddy’s 5K Run/2K Walk in Salisbury. The event will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Salisbury Elks. Check in begins at 2 p.m. and the race begins at 3. An “after party” will follow the race. Susan Purnell of Kuhn’s Jewelers in Salisbury will serve as honorary chairperson of the race. Early race information can be found on Facebook at “Racing for a Reason.” For more information, call 410-742-
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Sweetheart Tea and Fashion Show
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day at Poplar Hill Mansion with your favorite friend or sweetheart at the Mansion’s annual Sweetheart Tea and Fashion Show on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a high tea while viewing fashions by Vernon Powell. The menu features fruit cup, hearty soup, assorted tea sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and assorted sweets with Lady Gray decaf decaffeinated tea. Raffle tickets will be for sale on assorted items. Handmade jewelry will also be for sale by a local designer. Cost is $22 and a check must be mailed to hold your reservation. RSVP as seats sell quickly. Also help area needy families by dropping off nonperishable items for our food drive. Call 410-749-1776 or 410-749-5168 or email curator@poplarhillmansion.org for more information. Event proceeds benefit Poplar Hill Mansion’s preservation projects.
Women in Business Conference
The Second Annual Women in Business Conference will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Salisbury. Topics include business start-up and management, Internet marketing & responsive web design, MBE certification, small business law and more. Cost is $40 per person which includes admission, lunch and snacks. RSVP by Feb. 13 online at www.marylandcapital.org/ Women’sBusinessCenter. For more information, contact Richele Purnell, WBC coordinator, at rpurnell@marylandcapital.org or 410546-1900. Send news and coming events to mmcclure@mspublications.com. Since this is a monthly, the deadline is three weeks prior to desired publication date.
First Saturday to rock Downtown Salisbury Members of the First Saturday Committee recently rolled out plans for a new monthly music event that aims to rock the heart of Downtown Salisbury. First Saturday will provide a free, family-friendly experience for locals while also promoting local business, tourism growth, and community involvement through music and celebration. The
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OC AIR SHOW - The OC Air Show will add another first in 2015 as it hosts the Breitling Jet Team, a seven aircraft European jet demonstration team, the second jet team to be announced in the 2015 performer line up. The Breitling Jet Team, based in Dijon, France will travel to the United States in the spring for its first ever American tour. Ocean City is one of only 18 shows where they will perform in 2015. “The 2015 event will be our best show yet,” said Bryan Lilley, president of the OC Air Show. For more information, visit www.OCAirShow.com or call 877-722-2927.
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of the Arts and Entertainment group,” said Connie Strott and Lee Whaley, the committee’s co-chairs. “Great things are happening in Downtown Salisbury.” The event will be held on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be seven events in 2015, with the last one on Oct. 3. The centerpiece of the event will be a local family-friendly band that’s paid for its services by event sponsors. There are different levels of sponsorship, each with their own perks. Gold Sponsorship - $1,000 (seven available for 2015): Stage naming rights; signage on the stage; sponsorship table by the stage; inclusion in all advertising prior to the event Silver Sponsorship - $500 (14 available for 2015): Inclusion in all advertising prior to the event; recognition at the event Bronze Sponsorship - $100 (unlimited): Recognition at the event “Georgetown (Del.) is funding its Summer Concerts in the Park series in this way and they’ve been very successful,” said Sarah Rayne, co-chair of the First Saturday Committee. “We’re confident that our local businesses, organizations, elected officials, families, and individuals will help us make this event a reality for Downtown Salisbury.” Bands will be chosen by the First Saturday Committee and should be full bands that are family friendly and are able to provide their own sound system. The committee hopes to raise enough money to eventually purchase its own sound system. “What we’re looking for is a nice mix of originals and covers from local bands with a large draw,” said Ben Rayne, co-chair of the First Saturday Committee. “We want everyone to enjoy these concerts, whether they be two years old or 90 years old.” Firstt Saturday will be located in the heart of Downtown Salisbury, on North Division Street. The stage will be erected on North Division, in front of the Government Office Building, facing Main Street. During the event, North Division Street between Church Street and Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic but will still be accessible to pedestrians. Main Street will remain open to traffic throughout the event. Committee member Joey Gilkerson has offered use of the New Year’s Eve stage for the events. “It’s events like First Saturday and Third Friday that draw people to Salisbury’s downtown and fosters the continued growth of the heart of our city,” Gilkerson said. “Eventually, we’d like to see events in the Downtown every weekend, so this is a step in the right direction.” Accompanying the music each month will be the First Saturday Arts Market, which will host about 10 local artists. “We want every facet of Salisbury’s arts scene to benefit from this event,” said Sarah Halcott, vice chair of the First Saturday Committee and coordinator of the Arts Market. “The market
will not be as large as what’s available during Third Friday, because our primary focus is performing arts. However, we think the Arts Market will be a nice addition to the event, as well as one more reason to come Downtown.” The First Saturday Committee is planning a kickoff event for February to raise funds to cover startup costs. The venue and date are still to be determined. There will be several bands, as well as a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. More information regarding the event will be released at a future date. For more information or to purchase a sponsorship, email the First Saturday Committee at 1stsaturdaysby@gmail. com.
CANDLELIGHT- Above are Worcester Prep grade one students as the little angels and grade five students as the nativity characters. The scene was created during the school’s annual Christmas Candlelight Service. Shown, left, are some of the singers in the grades four and five chorus: (from left, row one) Brooke Phillips, Ocean City; Abbey Miller, Salisbury; Gavin Burton, Millsboro, Del.; Camden Rayne, Ocean City; Ava Nally, Ocean View, Del.; Mark Frostrom, Pocomoke; row two: Lily Baeurle, Rehoboth Beach, Del.; Hugh Thomas Cropper, Ocean City; Olivia Kondraschow, Dagsboro, Del.; Myranda Beebe, Rehoboth Beach; Brooke Emeigh, Seaford, Del.: Katharine Moore, Rehoboth Beach; row three: Hannah Brasure, Roxana, Del.; Puja Jani, Lewes, Del.; Andressen Taylor, Ocean City; Sumira Sehgal, Lewes; Sydney Lamson-Reich, Rehoboth Beach; Graham McCabe, Ocean City; row four: Kate Conaway, Selbyville, Del.; Alex Bunting, Selbyville; Tabitha Curry, Harbeson; Brice Richins, Ocean Pines; Grace Baeurle, Rehoboth Beach and Jarett Sofronski, Salisbury.
FOOD DRIVE -Cub Scout Troop 827, shown above, and St. Stephen’s Church, left, received awards for their floats in the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade. Other winners included: Judges Award- Peddlers 4, Frances Crouch, Delmar Youth Basketball; Fire Department- Hebron and Gumboro; Floats- St. Stephens United Methodist, Cub Scouts Troop 827, Girl Scouts Troop 710; School Band- Delmar High School; Marching Unit- Kickers; Most Unique- Mitchell’s Martial Arts; Best Vehicle- R. Smith Farms, Trasco, Buster Davis. Photos by Mike McClure
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Sports
The Rams’ Juwan Williams drives the baseline against Patterson’s Gary Blackston during a Governor’s Challenge game at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. Williams scored 13 points in his team’s 69-67 win. Photo by Mike McClure
Parkside boys’ basketball remains unbeaten with win over Patterson
By Mike McClure
Facing one of its toughest challenges of the young season, the Parkside varsity boys’ basketball team rallied from a first half deficit to defeat Patterson, 69-67, in its opening game of the Governor’s Challenge. The Rams moved to 7-0 with the victory while the Clippers, of Baltimore, fell to 5-1 with the loss. “When we’re playing a caliber of team like that we have to come out and show something extra. That’s as good as of a team as we’re going to face,” said Parkside head coach Dave Byer. “I really like that our kids dug down.” Parkside jumped out to an 11-6 lead midway through the first quarter as Juwan Williams scored five points and Colen Gaynor had four points. Jontuse Wise hit a three-pointer off a feed from Gaynor and Dajour Diggs made a basket at the buzzer to put the Rams ahead, 19-12, through one quarter of play. Diggs tallied six points in the quarter, Williams added five and Gaynor had four. Patterson use its press to rally early in the second quarter, taking a 22-21
lead on a pair of foul shots by Koran Moore. Moore scored eight points during the 9-2 run. Williams hit a threepointer and made a steal and fed Diggs to pull Parkside within one (27-26) with 1:59 left in the half. The Clippers increased their lead to four before Gaynor made a foul shot and Williams hit a jumper to make the score 30-29 at the half. Williams and Diggs each netted 10 first half points for the Rams. Parkside worked to move Moore off his spot in the second half and contained the Clippers’ big man. “We kind of ran a couple guys at him, that slowed him down a lot,” Byer said. Moore scored the first basket of the second half after pulling down an offensive rebound. Parkside answered with a 6-0 run to take the lead as Gaynor scored four points during the run. Diggs converted a three-point play for a 38-36 lead before Patterson scored eight straight points. Diggs, Arvin Spence, and Keyante Kelly each made a pair of free throws for the Rams before Patterson’s Daquan Continued to page 21
Wicomico’s Nelson Brown looks to get past a pair of defenders in his team’s 58-51 loss to St. Maria Gorrretti. Brown led the Indians with 17 points and seven rebounds in the Governor’s Challenge contest. Photo by Mike McClure
Wicomico boys’ basketball falls to St. Maria Gorretti in opener, 58-51
By Mike McClure
The Wicomico varsity boys’ basketball fell to St. Maria Gorretti of Hagerstown, 58-51, in the teams’ opening game of the Governor’s Challenge. The Indians took brief leads late in the second quarter and early in the third quarter, but the Gaels regained the lead and didn’t look back despite Wicomico’s late game efforts. St. Maria Gorretti’s Marcus Roper made a free throw and a basket to give his team a 10-5 lead. Wicomico’s Lydebreion Stanley made a pair of foul shots to bring the Indians within three before Donte Doleman scored five points for the Gaels. Nelson Brown scored a basket to end the first quarter
with Wicomico down, 15-9. Stanley netted a pair of baskets early in the second quarter to bring Wicomico within two. Brown converted a three-point play and Torrey Brittingham made three free throws after being fouled shooting a three-pointer, knotting the score at 21-21. St. Maria Gorretti’s Ameka Akaya made a pair of free throws to give his team a brief lead before Brittingham made a foul shot and Jordan Brittingham added a basket for a 24-23 Indian advantage. David Conway also scored a field goal for the Indians, but Kevin Bell converted a three-point play and Toby Christenen chipped in with a free Continued to page 21
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WARRIORS- Mardela’s Tyler McCoy looks to get past Appoquinimink’s Myles Cale during a Governor’s Challenge game. McCoy netted 18 points and teammate Caleb Corbin added 16 in the Warriors’ 83-45 loss. Photo by Mike McClure
Senior Shane Leatherbury goes for the basket against Parkdale’s Andre Butler during Governor’s Challenge play at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Delmar boys fall to Parkdale in high scoring contest, 90-75 By Lynn Schofer
The Delmar High varsity basketball team fell to Parkdale, 90-75, in the two teams’ opening game of the Governor’s Challenge Tournament . In the first quarter, Delmar’s man to man defense left just enough room for Parkdale’s Gregg Boydd who knocked down his first of his seven three-point baskets in the game. The Wildcats’ Shane Leatherbury set up the offense to break down the full court pressure of the Panthers. Senior De’Vonta Gaines fed Leatherbury the ball on a screen and cut to pull the Wildcats to within one point. Delmar took an early lead when Leatherbury tipped the ball on a Parkdale pass and Larry Ennis pulled it in for the steal. Gaines finished the play with a three-point basket. The quarter, plagued with early fouls, put Parkdale in the bonus late into the first quarter. In the final minute of the quarter, Parkdale scored five unanswered points and took a 23-17 lead. In the second quarter, Kavon Trader opened with a three-point basket for the Wildcats, but Parkdale responded
for a 29-22 lead. Delmar’s turnovers were critical, pinning them into a 35-22 deficit with less than five minutes to play in the half. Leatherbury connected with Trader several times throughout the quarter to bring the Wildcats back to within six points with one minute to play in the half. After two additional turnovers, the Panthers took a 43-35 into half-time. In the third quarter, Parkdale spread the lead 54-40, mostly on points created after poor shot selection, turnovers on defensive guard pressure, or rushing the play. The agility and tenaciousness of the Panthers opened up a 69-48 lead to end the third quarter. The second half was again filled with fouls and each team possessed seven team fouls to open the 4th quarter. Delmar made some early noise when Rashad Collins’ and Leatherbury’s passes to Gaines resulted in three-point baskets, but Parkdale’s shooters answered and remained in the lead, 76-59. Delmar fell further behind on additional fouls and with less than two minutes to play, Parkdale spread the offense to kill the clock and defeated the Wildcats, 90-75.
De’Vonta Gaines takes flight for the lay up on a Wildcat fast break against Parkdale. Photo by Lynn Schofer
The Warriors’ Zack Hyland pulls up for a jumper in his team’s Governor’s Challenge game against Appoquinimink. Photo by Mike McClure
Parkside, Wicomico place in top three at Holiday Wrestling Tournament
The Parkside and Wicomico varsity wrestling teams placed in the top three at the Parkside Holiday Wrestling Tournament. Parkside (398) finished second and Wicomico (375) was third behind tournament champion St. George’s (435). The following are the results for the Ram and Indian wrestlers: 106- 3. Jake Becker, Parkside, 6-2; 5. James Winters, Wicomico, 4-4; 113- 2. Josh Pierre, Wicomico, 7-1; 4. Ben Urban, Parkside, 5-3; 120- 3. Seamus Donohue, 6-2; 6. Bryan Rangel, Wicomico, 3-5; 126- 5. Aaron Rojas, Wicomico, 5-3; 6. Khizar Yaya, Parkside, 3-5; 132- 2. Julius Snead, Wicomico, 7-1; 136- 2. Jason Fox, Parkside, 8-1; 4. DaQuan Baine, Wicomico, 5-3; 145- 3. Allen Nelson, Wicomcio, 6-2; 4. Vershi Jenkins, Parkside, 5-3; 152- 2. Anfernee Wescott, Wicomico, 6-2; 4. Nathaniel Grudzien, Parkside, 5-3; 160- 5. Brent Hayman, Parkside, 4-4; 170- 2. Josh Nicholas, Wicomico, 7-1; 5. Ben Wright, Parkside, 4-4; 182- 3. Dylan McIntosh, Parkside, 6-2; 195- 1. Jordan Bivens, Wicomico, 8-0; 4. Rodney Dawson, Parkside, 5-3; 220- 2. Isaac Lawson, Wicomico, 7-1; 4. Brett Dudley, Parkside, 5-3; 285- 2. Jose Vazquez, Parkside, 2-0; 4. Sandes Saintil, Wicomico, 0-2
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Salisbury University sports notes Women’s basketball- Salisbury University’s Anna Hackett claimed her first Capital Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolade this season, fifth for her career. Hackett put together a great week on the court through two games, averaging 29.5 points per game on 61.3 percent shooting from the field. In the two games, she shot 71.4 percent from behind the arc and 88.9 percent from the charity stripe. Against Catholic University of America, the Germantown, Md. native recorded a game-high 26 points before dropping a career-high 33 points against Virginia Wesleyan College on Saturday. Indoor Track- The Salisbury University men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their 2014-15 seasons with the Christopher Newport University Holiday Open. The women’s team saw three school records fall during the event, including two by sophomore Ashley Jackson in the long jump and the triple jump, earning the Bel Air, Md. native CAC Field Athlete of the Week. Jackson’s best finish came in the triple jump, taking fourth with a 37’ 1.25” effort, which broke former Sea Gull Tara Greco’s mark of 35’ 4.5”. She began the day tying for a 10th-place finish in the long jump (16’ 8.5”), passing Lindsey Metzler’s 16’ 2.5” mark. The Sea Gull men’s team swept the conference awards, as junior Luke Campbell was named the CAC Track Athlete of the Week and senior Dylan Burkett was named the CAC Field Athlete of the Week. Campbell tallied SU’s best finish of the meet, taking first in the 60-meter hurdles in a time of 8.17 seconds, after notching an 8.08 second time in the preliminary race. He ranks second nationally in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.76 seconds, which earned him a seventh-place finish, and he helped the Gulls take second in the 4x400-meter relay in 3:27.87. Burkett also notched two top-10 finishes for Salisbury in the meet, placing fourth in both the shot put and the weight throw. He began his day with a 51’ 9” toss in the shot put, before following with a 52’ heave in the weight throw. Campbell was also named the Corvias Eastern College Athletic Conference Men’s Indoor Track and Field NCAA Division III South Athlete of the Week, Soccer- The National Soccer Coaches Association of America recently announced the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 2013-14 academic year, and the Salisbury University men’s soccer team was honored as one of the programs. The Salisbury men’s soccer team, led by Head Coach Gerry DiBartolo, collected the accolade for the ninth time and the seventh-consecutive year, posting a 3.07 GPA as a team. The Sea Gulls concluded the 2014 season with a 12-3-5 overall record, making their 12th trip to the NCAA tournament. Crowned regular-season champions of the Capital Athletic Conference for the fourth-consecutive year
with a 6-1-2 tally, SU came up just short of taking the conference championship, falling, 2-0, in a semifinal match to the eventual champion, Christopher Newport University. . Seniors Logan Becker and Kyle Westbrook were also named to the organization’s All-South Atlantic team. Becker, a center back, is making his second appearance on the all-region team. Becker has played in every game since coming to Salisbury his sophomore season, competing in 60 games. His 6-foot-4 prominence in the backfield helped maintain a defensive wall that gave up just 14 goals in 2014 for a 0.66 goals-against average, which ranked 26th in the country and second in the Capital Athletic Conference. Joining Becker at the center back position and earning his first appearance on the all-region team is Westbrook, who has played in 63 games in his career donning the maroon and gold. The Salisbury native earned a spot on the third team for the region. The starting captain of the squad for the past two seasons played a key role in the backfield with his physical and vocal presence on the pitch. Westbrook helped the Gulls post a 0.55 shutout percentage, good enough for 25th in the country and second in the CAC, as the Sea Gulls recorded 11 shutouts through their 20 games in 2014. Becker, Westbrook, and Tanner East were also named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference’s Division III South second team. East, a Salisbury native, also earned a spot on the All-CAC first team at the conclusion of the season to add to his postseason accolades. East led the Gulls on the offensive front, posting a team-high 18 points off seven goals and four assists. Seniors Westbrook and Stephen Poorman and juniors Drew Staedeli and Taylor Groginski were selected on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Men’s College Division Scholar All-East Region team, the organization announced. Westbrook was placed on the thirdteam for Salisbury, achieving a 3.64 grade-point average, while majoring in biology. Staedeli attained a 3.38 GPA as an accounting major at Salisbury. Poorman achieved a 3.70 GPA in his major of finance. As a biology major, Groginski marked a 3.79 GPA, while also playing and starting in 18 games in the midfield for SU. Football- Salisbury University senior punter Kyle Hamby was named to the D3football.com All-East Region first team, marking Hamby’s third allregion honor. Hamby, who recently was named the Empire 8 Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Year for the third time, finished the 2014 season with a 41.2-yard average per punt for the Sea Gulls, which ranks sixth nationally, and led the Empire 8.
Food , cold weather needed for late hunting By Al Higgins
There are two very important elements necessary for successful late season deer hunting – food and cold weather. As I write this the weather is chilly – not cold. We are experiencing daytime highs in the forties and overnight lows in the high 20’s or low 30’s. These temperatures make for comfortable hunting but they do not drive deer to food sources during daylight hours. Many of us have already filled our freezers with prime venison and are now concentrating our efforts on bagging a late season mature buck. As we know, the rut period is very hard on bucks and many of them lose 25 to 30 percent of their body weight during that stressful period. As the rut wanes their need to feed increases and that can be their downfall during the late season. Here on Delmarva we are fortunate in that farmers leave an enormous amount of feed in their fields. As they harvest corn and soybeans invariably there is some spillage and that spillage immediately becomes deer food. However, not every corn or soybean field automatically becomes a hot spot for late season hunting. Some combines are more efficient than others and leave little grain behind. Some agricultural fields are so big that it is nearly impossible to predict where a buck may come out into the field. Others are not adjacent to the thick cover where bucks prefer to bed. It is important to keep in mind that during the late season bucks travel as little as possible. They try to conserve as much energy as they can, and to do so they choose to bed in areas that are very close to a food source. In the Midwest, hunters leave areas of standing corn and unharvested soybeans to attract bucks during the late season. Many such areas are actually food plots that were grown for that purpose. Unlike the Midwest hunters, we are allowed to bring corn into the woods to attract deer to our Of his 45 boots this season, the Laurel, Md. native dropped 11 inside the 20-yard line and clobbered a seasonlong punt of 65 yards. Hanby was also a D3football.com honorable mention All-American this season. Salisbury University had three players named to the Empire 8 Athletic Conference all-conference first and second teams while Hamby collected the conference’s Special Teams Player of the Year award for the third-consecutive season. Hamby was named a first-team punter while senior Nick Ochoa and sophomore Ryan Kolb were each named to the second team and senior Marquis Morgan was named Salisbury’s Sportsman of the Year. The Sea Gulls also had three players named honorable mention all-conference. Ochoa was a force in the middle of the defensive line as a senior, playing
The Great Outdoors stands. The questions then are: where should we place the corn? Should we broadcast it over an existing corn field? Perhaps we should pile it on the edge of a field? Or maybe we would do better if we put the corn in a mechanical feeder like they do in Texas. I suppose someone has tried all of these approaches and who knows which is the most consistent. For me, however, the highest degree of probability occurs when corn is placed immediately adjacent to a known big buck bedding area. To do so requires stealth on the part of the hunter. It’s very important to slip in and out of the area without alerting the buck and the best way to do this is to bring in a large quantity of corn whenever beginning to set up the area. Bringing corn into an area causes a disturbance and you want to minimize the disturbance as much as possible. Also, be sure to set up a trail camera over the corn. Not only do you want to capture a photo of the buck, but you may also learn what time of the day he is visiting the corn. If your corn is close enough to his bedding area he may visit it several times each day during daylight hours. Granted, it takes a special kind of hunter to brave the mid to late January temperatures we often get here on Delmarva but the rewards can be great. As a general rule, however, during periods of cold weather bucks do most of their feeding during the last hours of daylight and are in their beds well before the early morning sun. So sleep in and ready yourself to endure the rigors of a late season hunt. nose guard in the Sea Gulls’ 3-4 defensive formation. He recorded 54 tackles this season, 14 of which were solo stops, while demanding a double team on many plays. Kolb was one of the most dangerous weapons in the return game this season, as he returned both a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown in 2014. Kolb averaged 28.2 yards per kick return and 15.4 yards per punt return. Morgan, who returned after missing the 2013 season due to a shoulder injury, played a key role as a downfield blocker from the wide receiver position this season. Junior offensive lineman Ben LaNeve and Kevin Perretta, along with senior linebacker James Hall were all named honorable mention. LaNeve and Perretta led the offensive line, which paved the way for
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Parkside’s Dajour Diggs puts up a shot in his team’s Governor’s Challenge win over Patterson. Diggs netted 17 points to help lead the Rams. Photo by Mike McClure Parkside boys continued
Jones hit a three-pointer to give his team a 49-44 lead through three quarters. Patterson upped its lead to nine early in the final quarter. Gaynor scored five points and found Gary Briddell for a three before Parkside took a timeout, trailing by seven with four minutes left. The Rams continued their rally by outscoring the Clippers, 6-0, to move within one (61-60). Patterson’s Derek Oliver made a basket to extend his team’s lead, but Parkside continued its charge. Diggs scored on a putback and Gaynor added a basket to give Parkside a 64-63 lead before Patterson called a timeout with 1:35 left in the game. Parkside held onto its lead down the stretch as Williams made a foul Salisbury University continued from page 20
Salisbury to average 322.7 rushing yards per game. That number ranked fifth in Division III football this season. Hall posted 61 tackles this season, which was fourth-best on the team. The Sea Gulls finished the season 7-4 with the program’s fifth win in an Eastern College Athletic Conference bowl game, winning the ECAC South Atlantic Bowl against Albright College, 48-27. Field hockey- The National Field Hockey Coaches Association named its 2014 Longstreth/NFHCA Division III All-Americans recently and two Salisbury University players were honored. Senior Summer Washburn picked up her first All-American honor, being named to the first team, while junior Courtney Jantzen was named to the second team, earning her first All-
Parkside’s Gary Briddell prepares to make one of his four foul shots down the stretch in the Rams’ 6967 win over Patterson in the Governor’s Challenge Tournament. Briddell scored 10 points in the victory. Photo by Mike McClure
shot and Briddell hit four free throws including a pair with four seconds left. The Clippers hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, but the Rams won, 69-67. Diggs netted 17 points and helped create shots for his teammates; Gaynor contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks; Williams scored 13 points, and Briddell added 10. “He’s (Diggs) our go to guy. He’s been with us for four years. He knows what I want and I know what he needs,” said Byer. “For us to be successful he has to get the ball to the other guys.” Oliver paced Patterson with 21 points; Gary Blackison had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists; and Moore added 13 points and 12 rebounds. American award. Washburn, who has been a key part of the Salisbury team for the past four years, is the Sea Gulls’ first player to earn first-team All-American honors since 2010 when Kandice Hancock collected the honor. This season, the Andover, Mass. native was key at both ends of the field, finishing fifth on the team in points, putting up 28 on seven goals and 14 assists. Her .67 assists per game ranked 10th nationally. Jantzen is a two-time first-team AllRegion selection, and has been named to the All-CAC teams in the past two years, as well. She scored a CAC-best 22 goals this season, which is tied for the 10th-best single-season total in program history. With seven assists this year, Jantzen finished with 51 points, which is tied for the ninth-highest total in Salisbury history. The Cockeysville, Md. native scored four game-winning
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Wicomico’s Torrey Brittingham passes to a teammate during his team’s loss to St. Maria Gorretti in Governor’s Challenge play. Brittingham netted nine points for the Indians. Photo by Mike McClure Wicomico boys continued
throw for a 28-26 Gael lead at the half. Wicomico opened the second half with a 5-0 run as Brittingham scored three points and Lionel Batson added two for a 31-28 lead. St. Maria Gorretti answered with 5-0 run for a 33-31 advantage. Brown and Xzavier Brandon-Sims each added two points for the Indians late in the quarter. Akaya made two free throws to give the Gaels a 39-35 lead through three quarters of play. Christensen scored five points and Connor Zinnich chipped in with two early in the fourth quarter to put St. Maria Gorretti ahead, 46-37. The Indians came back with an 8-2 run as
Trevell Jones made four foul shots and Brown and Batson added two points apiece to pull Wicomico within three with under four minutes remaining in the game. The Gaels scored the next six points, resulting in a WiHi timeout with 1:36 left. Brown converted a three-point play and Brittingham had a steal and a basket to make the score 54-51 with 36.2 seconds left. Christensen made three of four free throws down the stretch to seal St. Maria Gorretti’s 58-51 victory. Brown led Wicomico with 17 points and seven rebounds, Brittingham had nine points, and Jones added seven. Christensen paced the Gaels with 16 points and 11 rebounds, Akaya netted 13 points, and Doleman added 10.
goals this season. Salisbury completed the 2014 season with a 19-2 record, advancing to the national semifinals for the 13th time in program history, while making the team’s 30th NCAA tournament appearance. Salisbury University Head Coach Dawn Chamberlin was named the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Coach of the Year for the South Region. Chamberlin has collected the award 10 times, now with back-to-back honors in 2013 and 2014. She has been named the National Coach of the Year three times, most recently in 2009. This is Chamberlin’s third coach of the year honor, having already been named the Capital Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and the NFHCA South Region Coach of the Year, as well. Washburn and Mallory Elliott were two of the seven players named to the first team as midfielders. Elliott tied for the team lead with 16 assists, which led the CAC and tied for fourth nationally. Elliott also scored 14 goals, which were second on the team. Sullivan anchored a Salisbury de-
fense, which gave up just 20 goals in 21 games this year. The Sea Gulls’ team goals-against average of 0.95 stood 10th in the nation, while Sullivan recorded a team-high four defensive saves on the year. Volleyball- Salisbury University volleyball sophomore Katie Stouffer has added another postseason award to her trophy case, being named to the 2014 Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III South Women’s Volleyball All-Star Team second team. Stouffer was Salisbury’s top hitter in 2014, leading the team with 431 kills and 3.72 kills per set, both of which led the Capital Athletic Conference, as well. She also paced the conference with 4.03 points per set, while ranking fourth with a .275 hitting percentage. She finished the season in the top five on the team in digs and total blocks, as well, ranking third in both with 151 digs and 45 blocks. Being named to the ECAC All-Star second team is the fifth postseason honor that Stouffer has garnered this season.
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Showalter to serve as keynote speaker at Shorebirds Hot Stove Banquet
1,000 POINTS- Delmar senior Larry Ennis, who scored his 1,000th career point earlier this season, is shown with his teammates and coach Tim Velasco prior to the start of the Wildcats’ home contest against Milford. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar lone local winner in second day of Governor’s Challenge
The Delmar varsity boys’ basketball team was the lone local winner on day two of the Governor’s Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 27 in Salisbury. The Wildcats defeated Stephen Decatur, 80-52, as Larry Ennis netted 28 points, Shane Leatherbury scored 26 points and Kavon Trader added 10. Parkside was edged by Friends of Baltimore, 54-54, despite 12 points from Colen Gaynor. Dajour Diggs netted nine points and Jontuse Wise chipped in with eight. Wicomico lost to Patterson, 60-52, as Nelson Brown scored 14 points, Torrey Brittingham added 11, and Lionel Batson had 10 points for the Indians. Mardela fell to Cambridge, 62-34. Tyler McCoy scored 18 points and Zack Hyland tallied 10 points for the Warriors. The rest of the tournament took place following the Star’s deadline.
Baltimore Orioles Manager Buck Showalter will serve as the keynote speaker during the 14th Annual Shorebirds Hot Stove Banquet on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. and run until approximately 9 p.m. A three-time Major League Baseball Manager of the Year (1994, 2004, and 2014), Showalter will enter his sixth season with the Orioles in 2015. It will be his 16th season as an MLB manager. Showalter spent 1992-1995 with the New York Yankees, 1998-2000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2003-2006 with the Texas Rangers, and was hired by the Orioles on July 29, 2010. On Jan. 16, 2013, the Orioles announced a contract extension for Showalter through the 2018 season. In 2014, Showalter led the Orioles to 96 wins, their first American League East Division title since 1997, and the first title clinched at home in Baltimore since 1969. The Orioles went on to sweep the Detroit Tigers in the American League Division Series, before getting swept by the Kansas City Royals in the American League Championship Series. In 2012, Showalter led the Orioles to 93 wins, a 24 win improvement from the 2011 season (69). The Orioles advanced to the American League Division Series before losing in five games to the New York Yankees. Prior to his coaching career with the Orioles, Showalter worked for ESPN as a studio analyst for Baseball Tonight and ESPN’s TV and Radio Broadcasts. “We’re honored to have one of most respected managers in baseball, and an integral part in the Orioles recent successes join us to speak on January 28,” said Shorebirds General Manager Chris Bitters. “I encourage all Orioles fans on the Eastern Shore and baseball fans to take advantage of this opportunity to hear from Buck Showalter.” In addition to Showalter the following notable guests will also be in attendance: 2014 Shorebirds manager Ryan Minor, 2014 Bowie Baysox and former Shorebirds manager Gary Kendall and Baltimore Orioles Director of Minor League Operations Kent Qualls. A silent auction will be held during the Hot Stove Banquet to benefit the Shorebirds Community Fund. Silent auction tables will include items from major professional sports teams and select Minor League teams. The Shorebirds have secured items from the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills. For more information about the Shorebirds Hot Stove Banquet and to purchase tickets contact the Shorebirds front office at 410-219-3112.
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25 eco-resolutions for 2015 By Nicole Truitt
Lower Shore law enforcement officers who graduated in the 73rd entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are shown (l to r): front row- Paul T. Bissman of the Salisbury Police Department and Jacob R. Judd and Christopher A. Parr of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department; back- Nicolas C. Aungst of the Delmar Police Department, Heather L. Shellenberger of the Fruitland Police Department, Hannah E. Mills and Michael W. Newcomb of the Ocean City Police Department, and Charles D. Tyler of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department.
Local law enforcement officers graduate from ESCJA
Fourteen law enforcement officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester and Talbot counties graduated in the 73rd entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) operated by Wor-Wic Community College at the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Graduation exercises, which were held in Guerrieri Hall at the college campus, featured a commencement address by Chief David Spencer of the Easton Police Department.Christopher J. Phillips of the Cambridge Police Department was the class speaker. Closing remarks were made by Albert Liebno, deputy director of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in Woodstock, Md.. In addition to Phillips, graduates included Paul T. Bissman of the Salisbury Police Department, Jacob R. Judd and Christopher A. Parr of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department, Nicolas C. Aungst of the Delmar Police Department, Heather L. Shellenberger of the Fruitland Police Department, Hannah E. Mills and Michael W. Newcomb of the Ocean City Police Department, Charles D. Tyler of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, Stephen A. Hackett and Donald L. Johnson Jr. of the Cambridge Police Department, Dominick J. Ruscitti and Jordan A. Towers of the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and Avery N. Marshall of the Easton Police Department.
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ecycling This is the time of year when most of us start thinking about ...there are lots of tiny, changes we’d like to make in the reasonable changes you New Year. If you’re interested in being more environmentally can make that will ultiresponsible, but feel like it’s mately transform your overwhelming, remember that lifestyle and help ‘save’ big changes can happen in small the planet. steps. You don’t have to trade in your car for a Prius, start clean• Try to avoid Styrofoam for the ing with vinegar and carry your own whole year. silverware to McDonald’s – there are • Put a recycle bin in your bathroom lots of tiny, reasonable changes you or upstairs. can make that will ultimately transform • Designate a day for errands and your lifestyle and help ‘save’ the planet. stick to your schedule. The following is a list of 25 ideas • Choose one item and switch to a – small things that have a big impact. brand made from recyclable material. Choose one or two that you think you • Decide to shop at the farmer’s marcould tackle in the new year, or if ket this year. you’re feeling ambitious, save this list • Don’t replace your cracked phone and choose a new one each month. or slow computer – get it fixed instead. • Start recycling just one new thing• Try that DIY or craft project aluminum cans? Plastic bags? Batteries? you’ve been eyeing on Pinterest. • Buy a reusable cup and use it to • Buy a few reusable grocery bags to avoid buying cans of soda, bottles of keep in the trunk of your car – and use water or cups of coffee. them! • Check out your local thrift or sec• Commit to biking more often – ond-hand store. It might surprise you! even if it’s just nearby errands. • Donate items to a thrift store in• Invest in power strips and timers stead of throwing them away. that don’t draw power when they’re off. • Start printing on both sides of the • Get a programmable thermostat to paper whenever you can. help save energy • Choose one disposable item to • Plant a tree this spring (or a non-instop buying – paper plates? Ziploc vasive rain garden, if you’re ambitious). bags? Napkins? • Switch from disposable razors to an • Turn the water off when you brush electric shaver. your teeth. • Replace one chemical cleaner with • Start a small compost pile somea natural alternative. where in your yard. Good luck and best wishes for a • Put a recycle bin next to your desk happy and green – 2015! at work. • Commit to buying only LED lights Do you have a recycling question? or rechargeable batteries. Email me at nlptruitt@gmail.com. I’ll • Switch to direct deposit and online find an answer, and together, we’ll billing to cut down on paper waste. learn how to be greener!
Officials express concerns County honors 12 musicians over proposed regulations Twelve Wicomico County singers and instrumentalists have qualified for regional and All State performing ensembles. Their acceptance illustrates their personal excellence and achievement and reinforces Wicomico’s status as one of the Best Communities for Music Education, an award of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. All Eastern Honors Mixed Chorus: Clark Mitchell (tenor), grade 11, James M. Bennett High; Tournament of Bands All Star Marching Ensemble: Matthew Scott (tuba), grade 12, Wicomico High; Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Series: Hannah Lewis (French horn), grade 10, Parkside High; All State
Junior Orchestra: Miyuki Schoyen (viola), grade 9, Parkside High; All State Junior Chorus: Joshua Harman (bass), grade 8, Salisbury Middle; Teresa Miller (soprano alternate), grade 9, James M. Bennett High; Emily Gutierrez (alto alternate), grade 9, James M. Bennett High; All State Senior Women’s Chorus: Sandra Zelaya (alto), grade 10, James M. Bennett High; All State Senior Mixed Chorus: Jeremiah Copeland (tenor), grade 11, James M. Bennett High; Josh Dennis (tenor), grade 10, James M. Bennett High; Clark Mitchell (tenor), grade 11, James M. Bennett High; Emily Della Ratta (alto), grade 11, James M. Bennett High; Katelin Beach (alto), grade 10, Wicomico High
Wicomico County Executive and the Wicomico County Council recently sent a letter to the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee (AELR) Chairs Senator Paul G. Pinsky and Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg. Wicomico County officials expressed deep concern over the economic impact from the proposed Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT) regulations published in the Maryland Nutrient Management Manual. These regulations are currently under review by the AELR. Wicomico County respectfully requested that a hearing be held to discuss
the true fiscal implications that would result from the implementation of these regulations and to discuss the underlying scientific assumptions that are believed to be flawed. While the economic impact study required by the state budget has been completed, the county cautioned that the scenarios examined did not include offfarm impacts, considerations for delays in alternative uses coming online and local infrastructure that is inadequate to ensure compliance with the proposed regulations. Wicomico County is hopeful that the AELR will give this issue the comprehensive review that it warrants.
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English receives certification
Peninsula Home Care, a locally based home care agency, has announced the certification of community health worker, Kelly English in Chronic Disease Self-Management. English is also English Chronic Pain certified and completed the “Stepping On” program geared towards fall prevention. English completed a week long course at MAC Incorporated to earn the Chronic Disease and Pain certifications. She attended additional classes at MAC for the fall prevention program. In addition to applying the training received in treating home care patients, English and all other certified Peninsula Home Care nurses and therapists will provide educational workshops to the public, free of charge. Visit www.peninsulahomecare.com for more information on dates, times and locations of workshops in your area.
LISS Grant funds available
The Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) grant are funds made available from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with oversights from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. The application period for the second round of funds is Jan. 1–31. United Needs & Abilities has been allocated $532,000 in LISS grants to Maryland residents with intellectual developmental disabilities. Funds will be distributed based on a lottery system. United Needs & Abilities is offering seven workshops to assist people in nine counties on the application process including: who can apply, what the funds can be used for, when applications are being accepted, where to obtain more information and why the funds have been made available through this process. Following are the workshop dates and locations. The public is invited to attend any workshop most convenient to them. For more information about this program and LISS workshops, call Anita Disbrow, support program specialist/ LISS coordinator at 410-543-0665, ext. 118 or visit www.una1.org.
This is the third consecutive year that the PRMC CEO has been recognized by the national publication. Naleppa, who was also named One of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by Naleppa the Maryland Daily Record in 2014, was one of only three female hospital leaders in Maryland to earn this most recent distinction. Dr. Naleppa has an over 30-year history as a healthcare executive, holding leadership positions at both academic and community institutions.
NEW EASTERN SHORE MEDICAL CENTER - The demolition of the vacant Daily Times building in Salisbury to make way for a new medical center and the redesign of the Brentwood Fire Station into a municipal center that will house town offices, the police department and a public meeting space are two of the 27 projects receiving grants through the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund program. The program compliments the Community Legacy program by providing the necessary predevelopment funding to jump-start transformational community and economic revitalization projects.
Relay For Life earns awards
For the past 13 years, Salisbury University students have made an impact through the campus’ annual Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). In April, the SU Relay For Life Committee achieved a long-term goal, reaching the $1 million mark for funds raised since the inaugural event in 2002. In December, they received the Excellence in Student Service Group Award from the Maryland-D.C. Campus Compact. The award is given annually for leadership in and commitment to service projects that extend beyond co-curricular requirements or coursebased service learning, with an emphasis on long-term, sustainable community impact. The ACS South Atlantic Division also honored SU’s Relay, presenting it with the division’s Top Collegiate Fundraising Award. In addition, SU earned the Spirit of Relay and Colleges Against Cancer Leader of Hope awards. SU’s 14th annual Relay For Life is scheduled Friday-Saturday, April 24-25.
PINKSTYLE- Since 1994, Tanger Outlet Centers have contributed more than $14.8 million to breast cancer research through the PinkSTYLE Campaign and various breast cancer-related fundraising events across the country. This year, the company raised a total of $1.3 million during the PinkSTYLE campaign which took place at 43 Tanger Outlets in the US and Canada. Tanger Outlets Ocean City was able to raise $3,387.61 through the 2014 PinkSTYLE campaign which was donated to Women Supporting Women, a local breast cancer organization. Women Supporting Women was founded in 1993 and provides awareness, education and support to those who are affected across the entire Delmarva Peninsula. On the left, Alane Emerson, General Manager of Tanger Outlets Ocean City, presents a check for $3,387.61 to Emily Rantz, Director of Community Relations for Women Supporting Women. The donation was raised through the Tanger PinkStyle campaign held last October.
Naleppa named to top leaders list
Dr. Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, FACHE, president/CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), has been named to the 2014 Becker’s Hospital Review of “130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know.”
RIBBON CUTTING - Apple Discount Drugs owner, Jeff Sherr along with staff and members of the Salisbury and Fruitland chamber of commerce and members of the Salisbury City and Wicomico County Council, at the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Apple Drug Store in the Pecan Square Shopping Center.
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PHC introduces CHW program Health providers are turning to community health workers (CHWs) to serve as connectors between health care consumers and providers. Peninsula Home Care is leading the way as the first home care agency in the region to offer community health worker services through a partnership with Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Population Health Program. “While community health workers do not replace our team of skilled nurses and therapists who treat patients in the home, they add another level of care by serving as a liaison between healthcare, social services/resources and the community,” said Nancy Bagwell, Peninsula Home Care branch director. “We want the community to know that they do not have to be a home care patient or homebound to receive care and support from a community health worker. CHWs are available to anyone
in the community with a health-related need.” Community health workers are serving people in the region through a partnership between Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), Peninsula Home Care, the local health department, MAC Incorporated (the Area’s Agency on Aging) and other regional healthcare providers. Patients eligible for a community health worker are identified in the hospital as needing additional intensive case management upon discharge. PRMC then coordinates any referrals to a partnering agency with a CHW close to the patient’s home. “Community health workers are frontline public health workers who have a close understanding of the communities they serve,” said Karen Poisker, PRMC’s vice president of population health. “They provide outreach,
NATIONAL SPUTUM BOWL - A team of students from Salisbury University’s respiratory therapy program, with members from both the SU and Universities at Shady Grove campuses, competed in the national finals of the 37th Sputum Bowl in Las Vegas recently. Held during the American Association for Respiratory Care’s international conference, the largest conference of its type in the world, the Sputum Bowl attracts students from all over the country after having won at their state competitions. Pictured (from left) are seniors Nikki Trankley of Taneytown, Kenny Jacobson of Rockville and Sara Stang of Glenwood. Not pictured is senior Brian Sherman of Dunbarton, N.H. and faculty advisor Sangeeta Mathur.
education, referral and follow ups, case management, advocacy and home visiting services to those who need an advocate to help them navigate the healthcare system. They assist individuals and families in developing the necessary skills and resources to improve their health status and self-sufficiency.” Currently, Peninsula Home Care
MOTHER-BABY UNIT OPENS - Anne Oliviero, Sandra Spedden and Jim Perdue, three children of Madeline Perdue who were all born at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, accept a replica of the sign bearing Madeline Perdue’s name at PRMC’s new Mother-Baby Unit.
A newly renovated Mother-Baby room features plenty of space for mothers, babies and their families to be together from the start at Peninsula Regional.
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CHWs are serving more than 20 clients on the Eastern Shore of Maryland every week. To learn more about Peninsula Home Care and the community health worker program and services, visit www.peninsulahomecare.com or call Nancy or Karen at 410-543-7550.
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Winter safety can save By Patricia Villani, MPA, PhD
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If we tend to shiver less or not at all as their are reluctant to wear all of these things body temperature drops, we can’t rely for a car ride, we should put them in on shivering alone as a warning sign of the car in case we get stuck or the car hypothermia. We tend to produce less has problems, or if we encounter an body heat than younger people, and it’s unexpected outdoor event and want to harder for us to tell when the temperaparticipate. ture is too low. When our bodies are Injuries while Working Outside in the cold for too long, we lose heat When it’s cold, our hearts work extra quickly. The result can be hypothermia, which is a severe and dangerous drop in hard to keep us warm. Shoveling snow may put too much strain on certain body temperature. body parts. Shoveling also can be danThe warning signs of hypothermia gerous if we have problems with balare: cold skin that is pale or ashy; feelance or osteoporosis. We should err on ing very tired, confused and sleepy; feeling weak; problems walking; slowed the side of caution and ask our healthcare provider if it’s safe for us to shovel breathing or heart rate; and sometimes or do other hard work in the cold. excessive shivering. We need to call Falls - It is easy to slip and fall in 911 if we think we, or someone else has the winter, especially in icy and snowy hypothermia. conditions. We should keep our steps Frostbite - Extreme cold can cause and sidewalks free of ice and snow. frostbite-damage to the skin that can go Better to pay someone to do this for us all the way down to the bone. Frostbite than to risk a fall. usually affects the nose, ears, cheeks, We should look for sidewalks that chin, fingers and toes. In severe cases, are dry and have been cleared and wear frostbite can result in loss of limbs. boots with non-skid soles. Replace the People with heart disease and other circulation problems are more likely to get rubber tips on canes with new ones and perhaps buy ice pick-like attachments frostbite. that fit on the ends for help while walkIn freezing temperatures, we need to ing. cover up all parts of our body when we In the Car - Because winter drivgo outside. If our skin turns red or dark ing can be more hazardous, we should or starts hurting, we need to go inside right away. A person with frostbite may have our cars ‘winterized’ before the bad weather hits. This means having the also have hypothermia, so check for those symptoms, too. If frostbite occurs, antifreeze, tires and windshield wipers checked and changed if necessary. we should place the frostbitten parts of We should also take a cell phone our body in warm (not hot) water, and with us when driving in bad weather, make a visit to a health care practitioand always let family or friends know ner. where we’re going and when to exStaying Indoors -- Some of us are pect us to arrive, so they check on us prone to cabin fever or are “outdoorsy if we’re late. It also is a good idea not types.” We don’t like to acknowledge to drive on icy roads, overpasses or the risk when it’s very cold outside. bridges if possible - we should look for As we age, we need to rethink our apanother route. proach to the outdoors in the winter, Being Prepared – It is recommendespecially if it’s very windy. ed that we stock the trunks of our cars If we have to go outside in freezing with basic emergency supplies, such temperatures, we shouldn’t stay out for as: a first aid kit, blankets, extra warm very long, and we should go indoors clothes, booster cables, a windshield immediately if we start shivering or scraper, a shovel, rock salt, a bag of notice any of the hypothermia danger sand or cat litter (to pour on ice or snow signs. in case our wheels get stuck), a conDressing for the Weather -- Other tainer of water, canned or dried foods, suggestions for surviving well in cold a can opener and a flashlight. Overkill? temperatures include staying dry, since wet clothing of any type decreases body Maybe. But it’s worth it for the one time we temperatures; and wearing two or three may need any one of these things if we thinner layers of loose-fitting clothing get caught in a storm or get stuck somerather than a single layer of thick clothwhere where help is scarce.
NATIONAL HOME CARE MONTH - Peninsula Home Care in Salisbury received a proclamation from Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton in recognition of National Home Care Month. The proclamation encourages the support and participation of all citizens in learning more about the home care and hospice concepts of care for the elderly, disabled and infirm. Mayor Ireton proclaimed November, 2014 in the city of Salisbury as National Home Care Month. Pictured from left: Jared Votta, PHC physical therapist; Nancy Bagwell, PHC branch director; Patrice Morris, administrative superintendent and Stacey Ellis, PHC registered nurse.
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Education Jan. 9 is ACT deadline
Residents have until Friday, Jan. 9, to register for the American College Testing (ACT) examination, which is being offered by Wor-Wic Community College on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 a.m., at the college campus on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Anyone who takes the ACT can have their scores sent directly to any college or university that requires the ACT assessment. Test results are used by educational institutions for admission decisions, course placement, academic advising or to identify candidates qualified for scholarships and loans. Students interested in Wor-Wic’s nursing and radiologic technology programs can use their scores from this examination as one of the criteria for admission. Those who take the Feb. 7 test will be eligible for admission consideration for the full-time radiologic technology program beginning in July of 2015 or the college’s nursing program beginning in September of 2015. To register for the ACT test, visit www.actstudent.org.
SU, Del Tech sign agreements
Delaware Technical Community College and Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business have signed business transfer agreements. Associate degree graduates of Delaware Tech’s Business Administration Transfer program will now have the opportunity to transfer seamlessly to Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business as a junior. Stephanie Smith, vice president for academic affairs at Delaware Technical Community College stated, “Many university students begin their education at community colleges. We want Delmarva students to have as seamless a transfer as possible from high school and community college to SU.” Delaware Tech and Salisbury University also have existing transfer agreements in human services/social work and medical laboratory technology/clinical laboratory science-medical technology.
Choptank offers scholarships
The Choptank Electric Trust seeks applicants for seven $2,000 scholarships. To be eligible, students must be high school or home school seniors whose parents or guardians are members or employees of Choptank Electric Cooperative. All documentation must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, March 31, or hand-delivered to the Choptank Electric Denton District office, 24820 Meeting House Road, Denton, by 4:30 p.m. on that date. For more information, visit www.
choptankelectric.coop, Community tab, Scholarships or contact Jackie Butler, 1-877-892-0001, ext. 8660.
Computer courses for seniors
A series of technology courses from getting started with computers to digital cameras and iPads are being offered by the continuing education division at Wor-Wic Community College, beginning on Thursday, Jan. 15. The classes are offered in the morning at the Ocean City Senior Center at 104 41st St. in Ocean City. For more information, visit www. worwic.edu or call 410-334-2815.
Dr. Egan elected to team
Dr. Chrys Egan, associate professor of communication arts at Salisbury University, was elected to the International Leadership Association’s (ILA’s) executive leadership team to represent the organization’s Women and Leadership Affinity Group. In October, she is slated to present her research “Misrepresentations and Missing Representations of Women in Global Media: Advocacy for Women’s Civic Efficacy and Leaderhship” at the ILA conference in Barcelona, Spain. That research is also a nominee for Iowa State University’s Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Women in Politics. The ILA is the largest global network of leadership scholars and practitioners.
Driver’s ed classes begin Jan. 5
The continuing education division at Wor-Wic Community College is offering new driver education classes Monday through Friday, Jan. 5 through 16, from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m., or Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the college campus in Salisbury. Behind-the-wheel training is one-onone with an instructor. Students must have a valid Maryland learner’s permit before starting class. Students under age 18 at the time of registration must have an adult attend the first class session as part of the course orientation process. For more information, visit www. worwic.edu or call 410-334-2815.
of property in close proximity to the university.” Upon completion, The Gathering at Salisbury will offer 50 units (four beds per unit, 200 beds total), exterior patios for each unit, bus stop, a club house, pool, exercise area and computer lab. The units will be move-in ready by early August.
SU named ‘best value’
For the seventh consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has named Salisbury University one of its 100 “Best Values in Public Colleges.” The magazine also named SU among its “24 Best College Values Under $30,000 a year.” SU and the other campuses on the 2015 list “combine outstanding academics with affordable cost,” Kiplinger’s said. Quality carries the most weight in its formula. Among public colleges, SU is No. 84 based on in-state costs and No. 58 for out-of-state costs. SU also ranked No. 199 on the full list of 300 campuses spotlighted; that list includes private universities and liberal arts colleges, as well. Some 1,200 four-year institutions nationwide were considered. SU is one of only three University System of Maryland campuses included. The others are the University of Maryland, College Park, and University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Leading the best values is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The rankings appear in Kiplinger’s February 2015 issue.
SU holds fall commencement
Salisbury University held its 89thyear fall commencement at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, Dec. 13. The SU Alumni Association presented the Young Alumni Achievement Award to Wesley Cox, a senior advi-
sor for Sperry Van Ness-Miller Commercial Real Estate. Pat Lamboni, the head athletic trainer at SU since 1982, received the Alumni Leadership Award. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, who represented District 37B in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003 and won re-election in 2006 and 2010, received the Alumni Association’s Service to Society Award. Among undergraduates, 547 students received bachelor’s degrees and some 73 received master’s degrees.
Scott wins scholarship
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has announced its 2014-2015 Choptank Transport Scholarship award winner. This is the third year that Choptank’s scholarship has been given to a student at the University of Maryland’s business Scott school. This year’s recipient, Carley Scott, is from Salisbury and is a junior at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. When asked about her career goals, Scott said, “My aptitude in science and math combined with my interest in business has led me to pursue degrees in operations management and information systems, complemented by a minor in computer science. My technical background will allow me to tackle today’s business issues with a unique approach.” The annual scholarship requires students to reapply every year, and is available for students pursuing any business major. The application process begins in mid-March through the last week of classes in early May.
Housing project under development Gillis Gilkerson has announced that construction is underway on The Gathering at Salisbury, a 50-unit student housing project at 1405 S. Division St., Salisbury. “Our development team looks for schools with good growth patterns and ones that have a need for off campus housing,” said Jerry Passaro, developer, Jamestown Development Group. “Salisbury University fit the mold. Market demographics revealed all the right signs and signals for this project in the area and we found a good piece
MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTIONS - Several students from The Salisbury School’s Upper School band and chorus were inducted into the Tri-M International Music Honor Society recently. Students were selected on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Pictured from left: Michaela Miller, Lila Quillin, Katie Gill, Sarah Engberg, Christa Shaner, Daria Usab, Jamie Gittelman and Ivanna Pena.
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Ron Siers graduates from Salisbury University at 73 Graduating from high school in 1959, Ron Siers had two things on his mind. “My main interests then were basketball and girls,” he said. The former helped him land an athletics scholarship to Memphis State University … though it wasn’t enough to keep him there. In 1961, he dropped out of college and shifted his focus to his career and starting a family. It didn’t seem like a difficult decision at the time, but as years passed, something started nagging at him: “College was the only thing I ever started that I didn’t finish.” More than a half century later, approaching age 74, he resolved that conflict as a member of Salisbury University’s Class of 2014. Siers received a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies, with honors, during SU’s 89th-year fall commencement ceremony this past December. Employed by Perdue Farms for most of his career, Siers and his family relocated to Salisbury during a company expansion in 1985. His rekindled interest in education began with a promise to his son, Ron Jr., that he would complete his degree once the younger Siers earned his Ph.D. “I thought I’d be dead by then,” the patriarch joked. By the time Ron Jr. received his doctorate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ron Sr. was still
alive and well … though not quite sure he wanted to follow through with his promise after his first day of classes in 2009. “I came home and told my wife, ‘That train has left the station,’” he said, adding he didn’t think he could keep up with today’s classroom technology, including online class assignments and discussions. “You know what she did? She called Ronnie.” Together, they convinced him that he could make it. “They were right,” he conceded, adding that SU’s faculty also provided a great deal of support. So he continued attending classes and interacting with students who were young enough to be his grandchildren — though only two actually were. His granddaughter, Zoe, is a freshman communication arts major, while his grandson, Rex, is a sophomore studying business. SU has become a tradition for the Siers family. Ron Jr. not only earned his B.A. in social sciences and physical education-secondary education, but also his M.Ed. from SU and serves as the chair of its education specialties department. His wife (Ron Sr.’s daughter-in-law), Stacie, also received two degrees from SU and worked as the department’s professional development schools coordinator.
Ron Siers Sr. and Ron Siers Jr.
WorktotoBegin Begin Work on on New Stadium NewSea SeaGull Gull Stadium By Dr. Michael Vienna SU Athletics Director Since 1986, Salisbury University’s athletics teams have brought home 18 NCAA Division III team championships and 16 individual national championships. Soon, they will have a championship stadium to go with those victories. Last October, during SU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend, President Janet Dudley-Eshbach and I joined some 200 fans at a groundbreaking to celebrate construction of the new Sea Gull stadium. Work begins in earnest this year, and the impressive, four-story facility opens in spring 2016. Fans immediately will notice a big difference in the stadium’s size. SU’s existing team building could fit into the lobby of the new facility, measuring over 30,000 square feet. It will be a considerable upgrade over our current one-story cinderblock structure from 1980. Four home-team locker rooms will serve field hockey, football, and men’s and women’s lacrosse, with others for visiting teams and for referees. (The current locker rooms, located across Route 13 in Maggs Physical Activities Center, are shared by multiple teams.) Accessible from the lobby/ concourse area on the ground floor will be a retail shop selling SU gear and souvenirs, a full-service concession stand, ticket office, public restrooms, and support facilities including equipment and storage rooms. On the second floor will be an athletic training clinic and a classroom for game preparation, team meetings and video anaylsis. The third floor will have VIP seating areas and suites for special guests. The Draper Athletics Communications Center will be on the fourth floor with the traditional press box; game operations including areas for the sports information directors, scoreboard staff, announcers and clock operators; technical facilities for video recording for the Sea Gull Sports Network; coaches’ booths; and two radio studio booths for local and visiting broadcasters. Bleacher seating will accommodate nearly 5,000, some 2,800 on the home team side. Two towers, nearly 80 feet tall, will anchor the building, and provide stairways and elevators. The 400-foot façade along Wayne Street will have enhanced lighting. Immediately south will be a small park where spectators may gather.
Nearby will be parking for visiting team and guest buses. Architects are GWWO, Inc. of Baltimore, which is working in consultation with 360 Architecture of Kansas City, MO. 360 specializes in sports facilities and its projects have included MetLife Stadium, NJ. The contractor is Whiting Turner of Baltimore. The project would not be possible without the support of the Sea Gulls’ No. 1 fan, President Dudley-Eshbach, who has envisioned a campus with the high-quality facilities that students, and student-athletes, deserve. As a Division III school, we do not offer athletics scholarships. What attracts student-athletes, first, is the excellent education they will receive. Beyond that is the opportunity to play for our skilled coaches and be part of our great athletic traditions. But they also want to play in good facilities. Once constructed, the new stadium will be on par with the better stadiums in all of Division III, and will allow our coaches to recruit and retain the best and the brightest student-athletes. Funding for the $19 million project is coming from institutional, not state, dollars, as well as gifts from generous donors. “University athletics and recreational programs often foster a sense of community among alumni, area residents and campus students, faculty and staff,” said T. Greg Prince, SU vice president of advancement and external affairs. Benefactors and donors who already have stepped forward include Draper Holdings, Lili Afkhami and Michael Kelly, and others are giving anonymously. Those who would like to be visible partners in SU Athletics and Sea Gull Stadium are invited to do so by contacting the SU Foundation, Inc. at 410-543-6175. Regardless of where they play, our Sea Gulls always compete at a high level, and now they will be able to compete at an equally high-quality facility. I hope you’ll join me on the sidelines, cheering them on this spring and next, once the new stadium opens. Go Gulls!
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GIVE AND RECEIVE DAY - Students at The Salisbury School recently participated in the school’s annual Give and Receive Day. Each December, the school sets aside a day for students in the middle and upper schools to join with the lower school to share in projects to benefit the community. Students in the second and seventh grade traveled to the HALO project in Salisbury to help with their homeless shelter. Fourth and ninth grade students donated items to the Joseph House in Salisbury, while first and sixth grade decorated and packed boxes for Operation We Care. Students from third and eleventh grade traveled to the local Head Start program to give each child a book and to read their favorite books with the preschool age children.
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Is Your Child... Athletic? SU EXPANDS GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS - A Salisbury University delegation, led by Dr. Dane Foust, vice president of student affairs, recently visited eight partner institutions in China and Japan to expand global partnerships. Each campus visit included meetings with senior leadership and students who were seeking more information about the initiatives under development. “SU continues to position itself as a Maryland university of international distinction through its strategic partnerships with excellent educational institutions around the world,” said Dr. Brian Stiegler, assistant provost for international education. “Our friends and colleagues, old and new, in China and Japan are critical to SU’s international education strategic plan.” Pictured: members of the SU delegation with leaders of Aoyama Gakuin University and mascot Minieago in Tokyo.
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FACULTY APPRECIATION AWARDS - This year’s Salisbury University Alumni Association Faculty Appreciation Award winners are “informative,” “helpful,” “friendly” and “influential,” according to their former students. The SU Alumni Association honored four with the accolade during SU’s 89th-year Fall Commencement. They include Drs. John Wenke, English, of the Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts; Fred Kundell, Chemistry, of the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology; Karen Papke-Shields, Information and Decision Sciences, of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business; and Ernie Bond, Teacher Education, of the Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies. Pictured, from left: Jayme Block, SU director of alumni relations and gift development; Drs. John Wenke, Fred Kundell, Karen Papke-Shields and Ernie Bond; and SU Alumni Association President Cynthia Phillips.
SENIOR FUN - Some of Worcester’s seniors having fun after the school’s Grades 6-12 Christmas Choral Concert on Dec. 11. From left, front: Mark Wilson, Seaford, Del.; row one: Amanda Gabriel, Millsboro, Del.; Mikalah Potvin, Snow Hill; Jenny Rosales, Laurel, Del.; Will Pedigo, Lewes, Del.; Molly Soule´, Ocean City; Tatjana Kondrashow, Dagsboro, Del.; row two: Jarad Godwin, Frankford, Del.; Mattie Maull, Salisbury; Raphael DeJesus, Seaford; Caroline Lewes, Newark; Gracie Riley, Ocean City; Fiona Reid, Salisbury; Carolyn Dorey, Millville, Del.; Emmi Shockley, Ocean City; Shelby Laws, Berlin and Paige Evans, Selbyville, Del.
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST - Salisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach welcomed recently-elected local state political leaders to campus for the university’s inaugural Legislative Breakfast. During the presentation, she discussed SU information of note with the legislators, including a snapshot of admissions and the student body, athletics, budget and upcoming capital construction projects. Pictured, from left, are Robert Sheehan, SU deputy chief of staff and director of government and community relations; Maryland Delegate Charles Otto; Delegates-Elect Jeff Ghrist and Chris Adams; Sheree Sample-Hughes and Johnny Mautz; Maryland Senator-Elect Addie Eckhardt; President Dudley-Eshbach; and Delegates-Elect Mary Beth Carozza and Carl Anderton.
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Student spotlight: Brian Colliton takes horticulture class to global levels By Patricia Villani Brian Colliton of Salisbury’s Parkside High School enjoys writing and wants to eventually study journalism. Participating in a horticulture class with Jerry Kelley as his instructor, Brian became interested in becoming a participant in the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute. The World Food Prize was founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug in order to recognize and inspire great achievements in improving the quality, quantity and availability of food in the world. To attend this highly regarded Institute, Brian had to compete with students from all over the U.S. by researching a topic on hunger relief for a specific country and writing a paper on the selected topic. If he were chosen, he, along with other selected students from around the world, would then have the opportunity to present a paper to a diverse group of renowned world leaders in food, agriculture and international development. The World Food Prize Global Youth Institute took place in Des Moines, Iowa on October 18-20. Brian was the
first student in 25 years selected to attend the Institute from the state of Maryland. “I was very pleased to be able to discuss my paper. I talked about developing models of training and education to reach farmers throughout the country of Ghana. By developing extension services that teach and empower local farmers, they will be able to develop sustainable growing programs that include: solid production techniques, how to negotiate loans and agreements, the business aspects of farming, and how to apply new technologies to increase yields,” says Brian. Jerry Kelley, Brian’s horticulture teacher, notes that, “Brian is a dedicated student and has a lot of creative talents and leadership skills. I am pleased to be able to encourage him to use his abilities in class. He plans class projects, creates student teams and guides them to follow through and complete the planned projects. We also work with a Professional Development Coach, Wendy Waller, who ensures that our curriculum contains key literacy and analytical materials; Brian’s world hunger project was one example
Parkside’s Brian Cilliton is shown with his parents, Brian and Dawn Colliton, and instructor, Jerry Kelley (left).
of how we weave the use of these skills into our classwork.” “I like to build consensus,” adds Brian. “I like to plan and complete projects while coordinating with my classmates and using all of our skills to the best of
our abilities. I appreciate that my work on world hunger has given me a more global understanding of the importance of learning about horticulture so that Continued to page 21
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CONWAY RECEIVES MEDAL - Delegate Norman H. Conway received the inaugural Salisbury University President’s Medal in recognition of his service to the citizens of Maryland and support of education from SU President Janet DudleyEshbach at SU’s fall commencement exercises in December. The new award honors individuals for their contributions and dedication to SU’s mission, vision and success. Conway, an SU grad with a BA in education and an M.Ed., was a well-known figure in the Wicomico County education community as a teacher, vice principal and principal. During this time, he was elected to the Salisbury City Council, serving four years as president. In 1986, he was elected to the House of Delegates, quickly rising through the ranks of leadership. He was named chair of the Capital Budget Subcommittee in 1996 and chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee in 2003, serving in that capacity for more than a decade. “For 27 years, Salisbury University has had one of the most humble, yet influential, advocates working on our behalf in the Maryland General Assembly in Delegate Norman Conway. Salisbury University’s ability to grow and expand has been due in large part to the efforts of this one man,” said DudleyEshbach.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 9:00 a.m. Admissions Testing 2015-2016 School Year Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten - Saturday, February 7, 2015 Grade 1-11 - Saturday, February 14, 2015 Contact Tara Becker, Director of Admissions 410-641-3575 or tbecker@worcesterprep.org
Worcester Preparatory School is committed in its consideration and acceptance of students to the principles of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion and/or national and ethnic origins.
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Local venues selected to host USSSA Eastern World Series The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) has announced its Eastern World Series will return to Delmarva in 2015. The three-legged series will run from July 15 to Aug. 1. The event traditionally draws close to 400 teams to the region, and organizers anticipate the same level of participation for 2015. The 2014 event spanned three weeks, generating an estimated economic impact of $20 million and hotel room night demand in excess of 12,000. “The efforts put forth in the past from the staff along with the support we’ve received from local businesses, particularly the hotels and restaurants, and civic leaders made the decision to return this three week, 400 team event to the area an easy one,” shared Bill Dowell, USSSA Vice President of Fastpitch and Tournament Organizer. “USSSA and the local community have shared the same vision for years and we look forward to further solidifying that partnership in 2015.” “This is the ninth consecutive year the County will host the World Series,” shared Wicomico’s Executive Bob Culver. “The tournament had only 58 teams when it first came here in 2007, but we could see it had great potential. Now that it’s exploded to 400 teams, we’re grateful USSSA remains a strong
partner, and we’re excited to host this year’s event in collaboration with Ocean City and Worcester County.” The 2015 event will be billed under the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance (MAASA), which was formed by the Town of Ocean City, Wicomico and Worcester Counties in 2014. The formal sports marketing partnership is the first of its kind in the nation, and it leverages the combined assets of each jurisdiction in order to attract, retain and build sports marketing events. “The requirements of events like the World Series are much greater than any of us can handle on our own,” explained Culver. “By working together we’re able to meet the needs of large scale sports marketing promoters and see that our region continues to benefit from hosting them.” “We are pleased to welcome back the USSSA Eastern World Series,” said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. “We take pride in hosting these amazing athletes, their coaches and their families.” With almost 400 teams anticipated, the area will see an influx of approximately 15,000 visitors over the three week series including players, coaches and families. Area hotels benefit from the flood of visitors, including the tournament’s host hotel the Hampton Inn of Salis-
Barnes and Noble to celebrate Educator Appreciation Days To recognize the company’s commitment to pre-k -12 educators and administrators, Barnes & Noble, Inc. will celebrate Educator Appreciation Days, January 10-18. Public, private and homeschool educators who shop at their local Barnes & Noble store or online at BN.com will receive special discounts* on merchandise: 25% discount on personal and classroom book purchases, including • Children’s and Teen titles and educational toys and games; • 25% discount on music, movies, tech gear and more; • 10% off the current price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK® ** and NOOK GlowLight**; • 10% discount on all Café consumable purchases; • A regional sweepstakes drawing for a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card and a NOOK by Samsung. One educator per region (five total) is eligible; educators can ask a bookseller for details on how to enter at their local store; and • Other local prizes and giveaways, such as gift cards, books, posters, educator guides, sticker sheets, activity kits, tote bags and more. These special offers are available to pre-K-12 teachers and administrators enrolled in the free Barnes & Noble Educator Discount program. To take advantage of these offers, educators can apply for their Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card in their local stores. The application form is available in stores or can be downloaded at BN.com. Educators visiting Barnes & Noble Salisbury during Educator Appreciation Days can also receive information about Barnes & Noble’s 2015 My Favorite Teacher Contest, which provides middle and high school students the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their teachers by writing an essay, poem or letter about them. Local winning teachers are recognized at an in-store event in the spring and are eligible to win prizes at the regional level. One regional winner will be named the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year and receive a cash prize of $5,000, with their school also receiving $5,000. The My Favorite Teacher Contest runs until March 1.
I can relate what we do here to other countries around the world.” “Brian is a deep thinker for his age,” notes his dad, Brian Colliton Sr. “He pretty much achieves what he sets out to do.” His mom, Dawn Colliton adds, “I’m amazed. I saw him working on this hunger project which was a lot bigger than I realized, and also saw him working on several other class projects. We are very proud of his dedication and his contributions.” Kelley wants others to know that, “Our horticulture program attracts creative students like Brian. We have a large greenhouse where students learn
to grow and sell plants; the process also teaches them teamwork and business skills and allows them to combine dif different approaches to achieve goals. For example, we are now planning a fashion show that combines the art of fashion with the beauty of certain varieties of plants. We are ‘going through the decades’ with clothes and plants of past eras. Brian has the lead for this project also. It’s great that we have students like Brian who give us their best efforts to make all of our programs a success.” To discover more about Parkside High’s A+ Garden Centre, along with their events, programs and announcements, check out the website at aplusgardencentre.weebly.com/contact.html.
bury. General Manager Jenifer Prokofiew said, “We’re thrilled to welcome these amazing teams and their families to our hometown on the shore. We look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces again this season and making it another year to remember.” In addition to filling hotel rooms, visitors shop, dine and enjoy the area’s many attractions while they are here. The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO, Ernie Colburn said, “This is a huge economic engine for our area. Hotels, restaurants, Salisbury’s revitalized downtown…will benefit from this three week infusion. Our doors are open for business and welcome players and families to our Lower Shore hospitality.”
2015 USSSA World Series Dates: Week 1: July 15-19, 10U Open, 10C, 12U Open, 12C Week 2: July 21-26, 14U A, B & C Week 3: July 27-Aug 1, 16U Open, 16UC & 18U Open, 18UC *’U’ abbreviation for Under. Teams are traditionally drawn from over 14 different states as well as Canada. The Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury provides the main fields of play for the series with games also taking place elsewhere in Wicomico County as well as the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County. Tournament games are open to the public. For additional information on the USSSA World Series, please visit www.SalisburyChampionships.org.
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Learn about your investments By Tim Gonzales, CFP The beginning of every new year brings resolutions that are made with good intentions that often fall short. Attendance soars at the gym in January, only to wane come spring as other commitments take precedent. One resolution you can make and keep is to become aware of your investment expenses and make adjustments to reduce your costs, as these expenses can be a drag on your portfolio’s performance over time. This new year, commit to learning how much your investments are costing you. If you invest in mutual funds, you can conduct a search of the symbol of your fund using the free portion of the www.morningstar.com website. Each mutual fund has a unique symbol consisting of five letters and it usually ends with an ‘X.’ This resource will tell you how much the expense ratio is, with the average stock fund costing 1% to 1.5% of the assets invested every year. This expense
ratio is the cost that the mutual fund money manager charges all investors. Unfortunately, it is often hidden and buried in the prospectus in fine print. Next, you will want to see if your mutual fund is considered a “load” or a “no load” fund. A “no load” fund does not charge a commission to invest. A “load” fund is one that is sold through a broker via commission, and the cost to invest in the fund is 5.75% of the amount invested. Therefore, after paying the commission on a $10,000 investment, only $9,425 goes to work for you. When the expense ratio and the loaded commission is added up, that means that a retail investor may be paying upwards of 7% of their hard earned money to Wall Street. That adds up to a lot of dough. A mutual fund investor can decrease expenses by using funds that have a lower expense ratio. Additionally, mutual funds do not have to be purchased via commission. You can cut out the middle man and use “no load” funds. One way to accomplish this goal is by
using online brokerage companies like Charles Schwab, Fidelity or TD Ameritrade. These online brokerages may charge somewhere between $20 to $30 per mutual fund trade. If you would like to cut your expenses but still want the help of a financial professional, seek out a certified financial planner practitioner who uses low cost institutional shares of mutual funds and charges a reasonable management fee. Feel empowered by interviewing several professionals to make sure you agree with their investment philosophy, and completely understand how much it will cost you to invest your money with them. Remember, this is your money. So, when considering what resolutions to set for yourself in 2015, know that discovering how much the fees and expenses you are paying on your investments is a very attainable goal. Reducing those costs will be much easier and quicker than reducing your waistline after indulging this holiday season. About the author Tim Gonzales is an investment advisor representative for PKS & Company, P.A.
Business Profile: Daniel Martin Insurance By Al Higgins
How does someone go from being the “Repo Man” to the owner of a full service State Farm Insurance Agency? Just ask Daniel Martin at his office located at 1205 Pemberton Avenue in Salisbury. Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, Martin graduated from Parkside High School in 2003 and began working for a security firm soon after. About eight years later he started Phoenix Recovery Service and traveled along the east coast repossessing everything from cars to trucks to boats. Over time, Martin became disenchanted with the business and felt that he needed a change. His mom worked in the insurance industry and, with her guidance, he began the process of becoming an insurance agent. In 2013, he opened his own insurance agency, but unlike many other State Farm agencies, Martin is able to offer his clients a lot more than auto, life and homeowners insurance. “In many ways we are similar to a bank,” he said. “Through State Farm we can offer our clients such services as home mortgages, retirement plans, college saving plans, money market accounts, CDs, credit cards and home equity loans, as well as checking and saving accounts.” He went on to say that J.D.Powers recently named State Farm’s life insurance business the best in the industry when it comes to customer satisfaction. “Despite the turmoil in the financial markets in recent years,” said Martin, “State Farm is financially very strong and stable.”
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Delmar Public Library 75th Anniversary Slogan Contest to run through Jan. 24
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This year marks the 75th Anniversary of library service in the Town of Delmar. To mark the occasion, the library is inviting the public to submit a slogan for its anniversary. The slogan can convey a message about the library or any of its services, its philosophy, its mission, or just words that describe Delmar Public Library. The slogan should capture our attention and be memorable or catchy. The library’s current slogan is “The Little Library Big Enough for Two States;” your slogan may remark on the library’s 75 year history or may look forward to the future. Anyone can submit an idea, but your slogan must be five words or less. Slogans are due in the library by Saturday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Along with the slogan, your entry should include your name, address, email, phone number, and library card number. Please indicate if you are under 18 years of age or older than 18. Judges will include Library Commissioners, staff, and Capital Campaign Steering Committee members. The winner will be announced on Jan. 31. For more information, call the library at 302-846-9894 or send emails to Delmar.library@lib.de.us.
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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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 One Plaza East, Suite 200, Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTO RENTAL Mills Rental Cars, Inc. Betsey Bradford 410-860-5466 410-742-3875 millsrentalcars@aol.com 102 Broadway St., Fruitland, MD 21826 410-546-2296 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 BB&T Mortgage Devon Eastlack 410-742-8065 410-546-5587 bbandt.com/deastlack deastlack@bbandt.com 1401 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 Mortgage Loan Officer ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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DELMAR- Hayden Brittingham of Delmar was excited to talk with Santa at the Delmar Fire Department’s annual Breakfast with Santa event. Photo by Tony Russo Former Delegate Norm Conway, right,
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INJURY LAW FIRM Ingerman & Horwitz LLP Vicki Gmurek 410-548-9919 410-548-3935 yoursalisburylawyer.com salisbury@ihlaw.com 209 E. Market St., Ste. 100, 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary K. Marshall Agency David Galeone 410-651-1111 garymarshallagency.com dgaleone@yahoo.com PO Box 250, 12610 Somerset Ave. Princess Anne, MD 21853 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Landmark Insurance & Financial Group Charles McClenahan 410-651-2110 410-651-9288 landmarkinsuranceinc.com charlie@landmarkinsuranceinc.com 30386 Mt. Vernon Rd., Princess Anne, MD 21853 Jill Hall 888-651-2111 info@landmarkinsuranceinc.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RPS ISG International Dean Goodwin 410-901-0736 410-910-0836 isgintl.com dean_goodwin@rpsins.com 204 Cedar St., Cambridge, MD 21613 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAVING & SITEWORK Terra Firma of Delmarva, Inc. Vicki Pusey 302-846-3350 terrafirmacorp.com vicki@terrafirmacorp.com 36393 Sussex Highway, Delmar, DE 19940 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PORTABLE STORAGE Cubes To Go Betsey Bradford 410-742-2100 410-742-3875 cubestogo.com cubestogo2100@aol.com PO Box 238, 104 Broadway St., Fruitland, MD 21826 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN Minuteman Press Diana Merritt 410-548-7122 410-548-7124 salisbury.minutemanpress.com image@minutemanpress.com 1008 S. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Melissa Lear-Burns 443-366-6389 410-543-9609 cbmove.com//melissa.lear mlbrealtor@gmail.com 1131 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 Realtor 410-543-4545 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TIRE & AUTO REPAIR Burnett White Tire Pros Dawn Tilghman 410-742-2222 410-543-4182 www.burnettwhite.com burnettwhite@cavtel.net 412 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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