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Local company in business to help seniors. Page 5 BUSINESS CHANGES- A look at how business changed in 2016. Page 4 RESOLUTIONS- Local dignitaries share their resolutions for the new years. Page 6
INDEX Bulletin Board............................ 10 Business Digest.......................... 9 Business Directory...............28-29 Church........................................ 13 Delegate’s Report........................ 3 Education .................................. 20 Final Word.................................. 31 Gee Dunsten.............................. 12 Health......................................... 25 Personnel................................... 11 Real Estate................................. 12 Salisbury University.................. 23 Sports......................................... 14 Student Profile........................... 20 The Great Outdoors.................. 18 Veronica Correa......................... 30
PACKING DAY - In 2007, a small group of local citizens from throughout the state led by Jeff and Diana Merritt of Salisbury and Laurel, Del. resident, Bruce Bennett, came together to pack 100 USPS flat rate boxes for shipment to troops deployed overseas. The cases were filled with snacks, toiletries and messages from home to lighten the hearts of young servicemen and women far from home. In the 10 years since, Operation We Care has grown to a major charitable cause with hundreds of volunteers that not only sends packages to our troops serving around the world but also makes donations to our local fire and police departments. On Sunday, Nov. 13, over 300 volunteers gathered at the Sharptown Fireman’s Memorial Hall for this year’s second “Packing Day.” They turned hundreds of cases of donated microwave popcorn, body wash, Girl Scout Cookies, instant oatmeal and hot chocolate, baby wipes (a commodity for those on desert deployment) and various other sundries that act as fond reminders from home, into 600 hand packed USPS parcels ready for shipment. These cases brought the total shipped by OWC since it started to 11,217. For more information about Operation We Care and how you can become involved, visit www.operationwecare.org.
Area deli back to business after summer storm By Al Higgins
When owner of Countryside Market & Deli, Gary Foxwell, heard the weather forecast of rain, possibly heavy, for June 30, he didn’t give it much thought. Little did he know that in just a few short hours his business would be cut in half. The Greater Salisbury area experienced up to eight inches of rain the final day of June, and when it finally came to an end a deep, wide trench had formed across Nanticoke Road, very close to Foxwell’s business. The heavy flow of water resulting from the storm was too much for the under the road culvert pipe to handle, resulting in tons of soil being washed away. The end result was that the road was impassable. An early survey by the Maryland
Department of Transportation was that repairs would take up to two months. “It couldn’t have come at a worse time,” said Foxwell. “The breech in the road occurred just before the Fourth of July weekend, which is historically one of the busiest for my store, and the months of July and August are by the far our busiest time. Immediately upon the road closure my business dropped off by at least 50 percent.” Initially the state would not allow Foxwell and other business owners to erect temporary signage instructing people as to how they could detour to their businesses. Through the efforts of State Senator Jim Mathias and County Commissioner Bob Culver, signs were eventually erected and business at the Countryside Market & Deli and The Red Roost Crab House improved some-
what. “My fear,” said Foxwell, “was that during the extended detour period my customers would discover other places to shop. We’re all creatures of habit and habits are difficult to break. However, my fears did not materialize. Within a couple of weeks of the road reopening, at the end of August, my business volumes rapidly returned to the level prior to the road damage. “Our deli has always been a big customer draw and folks often stated that they made the lengthy detour to frequent the market because they didn’t want to see it go by the wayside,” said Foxwell. “It is now business as usual at the store. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of my loyal customers for sticking with me through a very difficult period.”
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Maryland Delegate’s Report
By Carl Anderton, Maryland Delegate
PARADE WINNERS - The Salisbury Jaycees have announced the winners of the 70th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade: • Best High School Marching Band – Crisfield High School • Best Commercial Entry – Chaney Enterprises • Best Non-Commercial Entry – National Park Service – Assateague Island National Seashore • Best Youth Entry – Bundles of Joy Learning Center • Best Scout Troop – Girl Scout Troop 181 • Best Fire Department – Trappe Volunteer Fire Company • Best Motorized Unit – Eastern Shore Region Antique Automobile Club of America • Best Animal Unit – Salisbury Kennel Club • Best Marching Unit – Wicomico Junior ROTC • Grand Marshal’s Award (best overall) – Wicomico County Board of Education Prior to the parade, the Jaycees received citations from the Maryland Office of the Governor, Senate and House of Delegates, congratulating the chapter on the 70th parade. Pictured, from left, during that presentation are Salisbury Jaycees President Jess Kling, Senator Jim Mathias, Senator Adelaide Eckardt, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes and Delegate Chris Adams.
The year has flown by and is rapidly coming to an end. It’s hard to believe that we are only a couple weeks away from the legislative session! December has kept us busy but we are looking forward to the new year and the excitement it will bring. This month began with one of my favorite traditions - Christmas parades. On Dec. 3, we walked down the streets of Delmar for the annual parade put on by the Delmar Chamber of Commerce. The following day was spent in Salisbury at The 70th Annual Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade. I had a great time seeing my colleagues in the General Assembly, talking with friends, and connecting with members of the community. On the 10th, we gave a tour to Professor Chrys Egan’s class from Salisbury University. I always enjoy bringing my folks from the Shore to Annapolis and providing them with a better understanding of what we do. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the students as they toured the oldest State House in continuous use in America. Literally walking in the footsteps of
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson is a source of inspiration to me and all who visit. Later in the month, we had commencement Carl Anderton ceremonies where we honored graduates of both the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University. I am lucky to have been able to see both my sister, Julie, and my legislative aide, Brittany, walk across the stage. Congratulations to all of the class of 2016 graduates on the Shore! With the 2017 legislative session being set to begin on Jan. 11, I have been actively meeting with constituents to ensure that the requests from our district are heard first. If you have an idea, concern, or issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office. Our office phone number is 410-841-3431 and our email address is Carl.Anderton@house.state.md.us. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and has their New Year’s resolutions ready for 2017.
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A Look Back at 2016: How Business Changed By Mary Ellen Carter Owner, Express Employment Professionals
The business world is changing faster than ever before, and the emergence of new technologies like nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and virtual reality are blurring the lines of present and future even more. Digital technology is transforming the face of business, and 2016 brought notable changes to how businesses are connecting, selling and adapting to the ever-changing digital world. The pace is fast, but it also enables people globally to become better informed, more connected and more empowered about choice and spending. But technology wasn’t the only trend in 2016 to affect business. According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 19th Annual Global CEO Survey, “74 percent of CEOs are concerned about geopolitical uncertainty.” A new U.S. president, changes in the Transpacific Partnership, instability in the Middle East and the European Brexit vote have all had a major impact, but technology still leads the pack when it comes to how business is changing. Cyber Threats- In the PwC survey, 61 percent of CEOs said cyber threats continue to affect how business is conducted. The list of financial, retail and manufacturing security breaches are forcing businesses to take more respon-
sibility in managing risk. In 2016, more retailers began using chip technology readers to scan cards in order to combat the increasingly-savvy cyber criminals. Today, more companies are addressing cyber threats not just as a financial issue, but as a brand trust issue as well. Whereas many CEO’s said keeping secure information safe was a top challenge to growth investments, many used 2016 to institute more aggressive threat prevention. Continued Power of Social MediaAccording to Fast Company magazine, more than two billion active social media users exist globally, and that number is growing. While traditional businesses were slow to jump on the social media bandwagon, today, nine out of 10 U.S. companies are active on social networks resulting in increased exposure and sales. In Canada, more than half of the companies have an official Twitter account and 43 percent have a Facebook page. This year, social media ad revenue in Canada is projected to top out at more than $600 million, mostly through mobile ads, according to Statistica. According to Fast Company, U.S. companies began increasing social media advertising in 2015, and 2016 saw an even bigger increase. In fact, social media advertising reached nearly $24 billion this year, and that trend is expected to continue with social media ads making up nearly 16 percent of all digi-
tal advertising spending in the next year. As technology continues to grow and emerge at a rapid rate, businesses around the globe will continue to adapt and change to keep up. The biggest trend of 2016 was the emergence of social media platforms that are fundamentally changing how companies reach out, interact, sell and communicate with consumers and employees. Shifts in the Economy- Global and social instability was a top concern to 65 percent of CEOs surveyed, as was the technology that accompanied major shifts in the economy. The British Referendum, or “Brexit,” staggered the world when it passed earlier this year. Due to the unprecedented vote to leave the European Union, Brexit inevitably caused many businesses to freeze their major investments in the United Kingdom, according to the IBT Times. In the U.S., the election of Donald Trump as the next president has also affected businesses both domestically and globally. A recent Washington Post article predicts that the oil, coal, pharmaceutical and construction industries will see a boost due to Trump’s business-friendly stance, but if he decides to repeal the Dodd-Frank financial reform act and revoke the Affordable Care Act, businesses in America must have a plan in place to adapt, experts said. Consumer Spending- In 2016, more consumers made purchases online and
more than ever, they were doing it on mobile devices. Also, consumers began to make spending choices based on the types of products they buy, ranging from organic and fair-trade items to speedy delivery and delivery tracking. Today’s buyers have more choices that are offered in a more convenient manner in everything from car buying to banking. Enterprises and businesses globally caught on this year by becoming more aggressive in offering mobile apps that provide access to services in a manner that consumers found valuable and engaging. Communication and staying on top of legislation and emerging trends are vital to the success of your company’s future. It’s important to take inventory of your business each year to see if new technology or other business practices can help make your company more efficient and profitable. And always communicate any changes to your team to help ease their workplace fears and help make the transition a success. Mary Ellen Carter is the owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Salisbury on Naylor Mill Road. Express is a full service HR and employment agency and has served over 600 clients in the Delmarva area. She can be reached at maryellen.carter@expresspros.com or at (410) 860-8888.
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Local company all about helping seniors, those soon to be seniors By Carol Kinsley
Dean Gray, partner with his father in Robbin Gray Senior Planning Services of Salisbury, Md., summarized the company’s purpose simply: “We are here to help seniors, or those about to be seniors.” That help includes a broad range of services from pre-retirement planning to lifetime income planning, end-of-life and estate planning, Medicare supplements, annuities, reverse mortgages and advice in making other financial decisions. Another important service is assisting with Medicaid strategies — how to preserve assets for their intended purposes when someone goes into a nursing home. (All Medicaid approved.) “We like to start with people at age 52 to 55, or at least 59 if they plan to retire at 62. My dad likes to say, ‘Most people don’t plan to fail, they just fail to plan.’” Dean cited as an example a man Robbin met who was 62. He was getting ready to retire after 40 years in the insurance business. “Pop asked him, ‘How are you doing?’ “He was the most honest man we’ve ever met. He said, ‘I don’t know if the money is going to last.’ He was hon-
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wills, power of attorney, advance directives and living wills.” Dean explained most people can do their own simple wills using online resources that are just as valid as expensive legal documents. “I have seen my father do this as a ministry. He loves what he does. He does what he does as a matter of service to the community, and just happens to make a living at it. “He has instilled that in me. Our primary goal is to help. That’s what Robbin insists on.” Sometimes the younger generation needs help knowing how to help one or both parents. “Sometimes an older parent can be … um, obstinate,” Dean observed. He and his father can help the family discuss important matters respectfully, with more patience, encour-
aging an open forum. “That’s all we do — try to help,” he said. Clients have become friends, and for their friends, the Grays take on extra kindnesses such as helping see that bills get paid, checking on a house while the owner is away or calling a son or daughter to hint that Mom needs a phone call. “If we make life a little better, we’ve met our goal,” Dean said. Visit the company website at finsecurity.com/robbingray and try some of the handy financial calculators or read, under “financial concepts” articles to gain insight for financial decisions. See how Robbin Gray Senior Planning Services can help you. Call 410) 543-8174.
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Local dignitaries make New Year’s resolutions Every year I am thankful for all of your ongoing support through the wonderful opportunities and challenges experienced this year. It has been exciting as we went into a campaign full of hope and then it became a nail biter right up until the final votes came in. Many had been reporting that the public across the country was ready for a change and obviously that was exactly the case. Not only are we hopeful but many are holding their breath to see how an unconventional President will lead and bring the country together to reset the course. There have been so many prayers and so much engagement from citizens who believed their voice really did not matter. There has been new energy from those who had been discouraged and disillusioned from all corners of the district, state and the country. We are thankful! So what is in store for Blue Maryland? Our state is very dependent on federal funds, whether it is the money used for health care expansion to uninsured citizens or other special initiatives and programs. Governor Hogan has done well, and with
Maryland’s business ranking much higher than in previous years, hope is renewed to grow the economy. Infrastructure is our greatest need on the Midshore; technology, roads, a prepared workforce and reasonably priced childcare so that single moms can work. Pension and education costs will be an issue due to the impact on the local budgets. I will continue to promote legislation to improve fairness in taxation, incentives to promote business and develop the workforce in the rural counties, and efficiency in government. With the changing health care delivery system, services in the community will need expansion with the corresponding workforce to meet community needs.- Maryland State Senator Addie Eckardt We’ve almost turned the calendar to 2017 – so it’s a good time to make some New Year’s financial resolutions. For starters, resolve to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses. This fund, held in a liquid, low-risk account, can help you avoid dipping
into long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair. Here’s another resolution: When your salary goes up, increase your contributions to your 401(k) or other retirement plan at work. The more you put away, the better off you will be when your working days are over. One more resolution: Review your portfolio to make sure it’s still helping you make progress toward your goals. If not, you may need to adjust your investment mix. And here’s a final New Year’s resolution: Avoid investment mistakes. For example, don’t jump out of the market during periods of volatility. If you do, you might miss out on the beginning of the next rally. By following these resolutions, you may be able to make 2017 a year to remember. Roger Martinson- Edward Joness and Delmar Chamber of Commerce president As 2016 comes to an end, I am blessed to have had the opportunity to represent my community in Annapolis. I am excited to continue
#MakingItHappen in 2017 and I am looking forward to the new opportunities that the new year will bring.Maryland Delegate Carl Anderton I resolve to cherish each day the Lord gives me and to look for ways to honor God by serving others. I resolve to be more careful about what I say and what I write, to listen to the concerns of others and to put their interests ahead of my own. I further resolve to be a voice for the unborn, for those whose precious innocent lives deserve our best efforts to protect them.- Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson I resolve to be more patient, which is not always the easiest thing for me to do. Patience will be necessary in the upcoming political climate. It is my hope that we can come together as a country. I am thankful for my family and for my job and look forward to continuing to serve the readers of all of our publications. Happy New Year to all. I hope 2017 brings lots of joy and happiness.- Mike McClure, Star Publisher.
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Yoga to You offers quiet, peaceful environment By Ann Northam
In these times of 24/7 noise, distractions, busy-ness, tight schedules, worries, and other kinds of stressors, how can you find some sense of balance, quiet, peace and healing? The answer just might be Svaroopa® yoga in the quiet, peaceful environment of the Yoga To You Wellness Center, at 941 Mt. Hermon Road in Salisbury. In 2007, Linda Hardman attended a three-day yoga workshop that changed her life. The deeply supportive yoga discipline called Svaroopa® was an answer to her own health and wellness needs and she wanted to share her experience. After becoming a certified Svaroopa® yoga teacher in 2009, she opened her studio in Salisbury in 2014 and named it Yoga to You to describe the personal journey to wellness that this yoga offers. According to Linda, “Svaroopa® Yoga reduces tension and stress, contributes to an overall sense of well-being, helps build more awareness of the body, improves sports performance, and is good for all folks, regardless of age or body shape. Yoga is a wonderful way to balance your mind,
body, and spirit.” Svaroopa® yoga is a restorative style of yoga that uses supported poses to create a deep release of tension, leaving the body feeling flexible, supple, and rejuvenated. Yoga to You Wellness Center is the only studio dedicated exclusively to Svaroopa® yoga on the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. Each 90 minute class incorporates gentle yoga poses, breathing exercise, and guided awareness meditation designed to both calm and energize your body and mind. Linda offers five classes a week, as well as private yoga therapy. All classes are intentionally small, to offer individual attention for each student’s needs. ‘Have chronic pain but still want to be active? ‘Feel like something is missing in your overall wellness? Linda is also a certified Embodyment® yoga therapist. Embodyment® yoga therapy is a “hands-on” approach to gently release the deep tensions in the body and mind. One customer describes it as a “ massage from the inside out”. The deep relaxation in each session promotes the body’s own healing; beneficial for pain management and recovery from injury
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After receiving their awards at Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism’s Volunteer Appreciation and Sportsmanship Awards Banquet at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Dec. 5, award winners gathered for a photo. Pictured in the back row, from left, are Allan Cunningham; Erick Sahler; Bart Talbert; Rick Roman; Herb Williams, who accepted the award for Pohanka Automotive of Salisbury; Stephanie English; Gloria Wessels and Kenneth Wessels. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Rich Leary, who accepted the award for the Parkside High A+ Garden Center; Dorothy “Dot” Dickerson; and Zoey DiPasqua. Not pictured: Emily Richardson.
Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism honors volunteers
Each year, community members dedicate more than 5,000 hours of time to Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism. Volunteers who are working to make a positive difference in Wicomico County were honored at the annual Volunteer Appreciation and Sportsmanship Awards Banquet on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Based on the nominations submitted, the Recreation Commission presented awards to the following recipients. Outstanding Youth Coach Sportsmanship: Erick Sahler Outstanding Youth Sportsmanship: Stephanie English Outstanding Sports Coach: Bart Talbert Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Emily Richardson Outstanding Citizen Volunteer: Allan Cunningham Outstanding Recreation Council Volunteer: Gloria and Kenneth Wessels Outstanding Business Booster: Pohanka Automotive of Salisbury Outstanding Environmental Improvement Volunteer: Parkside High A+ Garden Center Outstanding Tourism Volunteer: Rick Roman Outstanding Community Volunteer: Zoey DiPasqua Lorne C. Rickert Lifetime Volunteer Award: Dorothy “Dot” Dickerson
CONTRIBUTION- M&T Bank recently presented the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation with a sponsorship contribution of $2,500 in support of the 29th Annual Economic Forecast, which was held on Dec. 15 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus in Princess Anne.
DOC GRADUATES - Wicomico and Worcester County jail and correctional officers who graduated in the 97th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are shown, from left, Erika L. Turner from the Wicomico County Department of Corrections, and Michael R. O’Flynn and Tashana A. Phillips of the Worcester County Jail and Detention Center. Graduation exercises were held in Guerrieri Hall on the college campus. Graduates also included Daniel H. Bromley of the Eastern Correctional Institution, Tyesha N. Dennis and Lisa Y. Stacey of the Somerset County Detention Center, Rhyheem L. Johnson and Adam A. Parks of the Dorchester County Department of Corrections, and Natalie A. DeWitt and Cheryl E. Hunt of the Caroline County Department of Corrections.
County executive posts report
In accordance with the County Charter, the county executive has submitted his Annual Report to the Wicomico County Council and the public. The full report is available on Wicomico County’s website. Highlights include: • the county is at its highest employment rate ever - 53,547 - up from 3.4 percent a year ago • income taxes are up $7 million more than budgeted • property taxes are up $750,000 • recordation taxes are up $489,000 and being collected by the finance department instead of the Clerk of Court ,which is a big savings for the county • revenue is up $8.6 million and expenses are $4.3 million less than budgeted which allowed $7 million to be returned to the county reserve fund • sale of $20.3 million in general bonds will help with three projects for the Board of Education - West Salisbury Elementary School construction project, a new roof at Wicomico Middle School and money for projects at Parkside High School; a new EMS radio system; and renovation of the new Board of Elections building • Impact Fee repealed permanently which will offset state mandate of sprinklers in new homes • Contracted services with attorney Paul Wilber to take over responsibilities of the law department, which saved $154,000; moved Local Management Board into old Legal Department office space, saving rent of $30,000 per year • New Wicomico Economic Impact Scholarship will allow graduating seniors to attend Wor-Wic for free, thus creating an educated workforce • tourism grew by 12 percent from $47.8 million to $53.3 million FY 2016; hosted five new events for a total of 49 events • new website, www.WicomicoTourism.org; distribution of Visitor’s Guide
increased from 12,000 to 25,000 • Civic Center is now able to sell alcohol • Roads Division resurfaced 143.4 miles of roads; installed two large storm water pipes; and fixed an existing concrete spillway on Quantico Creek Road and large storm water pipes on San Domingo Road • Recycling revenue increased by 6.5 percent over FY 2015; seven new recycling bins were purchased • Household Refuse Permits now expire one year from the date of issue • Architect Tom Hayes is working to assess all county owned and maintained assets which will help guide us with long term maintenance of our facilities • Restoration project of our historic Courthouse has begun and it should be complete by county’s 150th birthday • New Board of Elections building will open in 2017 - former Shinn’s paint store on Snow Hill road • Renovation of Shorebirds stadium continues, including a new field which resulted in no rain outs this year; lease with Shorebirds renewed for another 20 years • Work continues on new Runway 523 at Wicomico Regional Airport; city water and sewer will be extended to the airport and the property will be incorporated into an Enterprise Zone; a new HVAC system was installed inside the terminal and a new baggage belt system is almost complete; airport unveiled a new website and logo • New Community Outreach Addictions Team (COAT) began in June to fight against heroin and opioid abuse; team of four recovered opioid addicts works for the Health Department, reaching out to opioid addicts through PRMC and community law enforcement agencies - in five months the team has enrolled over half of 80 opioid addicts into addiction treatment services
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Business Digest Insurance protects a couple’s wedding day investment Let’s face it no one wants to think about all the bad things that can happen on your wedding day. Just because you don’t want to think about it doesn’t mean that a disaster can’t strike! Whether it be a sudden cancellation, lost deposits, stolen gifts or severe weather, wedding insurance can give you the peace of mind you need on your special day. Wedding insurance will protect a couple’s investment from circumstances beyond their control and reimburse expenses incurred as a result. For example, what if the caterer closes their business the day before the wedding and you have to book a new one at twice the cost? What if the bride’s dress is lost in airport baggage the day before the wedding? What if your venue is flooded and you have to relocate your wedding to a more expensive one at the last minute? These are all types of wedding day financial losses that wedding insurance will help protect.
A basic wedding insurance policy costs anywhere from $150-$550, depending on the amount of coverage you want. General liability insurance, which covers up to $1,000,000 and protects you in case a guest is injured or causes damage to property, is also available. Check with each of your vendors prior to purchasing wedding insurance to see how well they’re covered, your reception venue or caterer should have their own insurance, so you wouldn’t want to pay for unnecessary overlapping coverage. Ask to see a copy of their insurance policy, and then decide what you will need to purchase for yourself. Check with us to see how far in advance you can purchase insurance as it may vary among carriers. But keep in mind the sooner the better, to insure your big day. Wedding insurance can cover a variety of situations, such as: Special Attire: Repair or replacement
cost if wedding gown or grooms tuxedo is damaged. Lost Deposits: If your vendor goes out of business or declares bankruptcy before your wedding or just simply fails to show up. Lost Rings: Repair or replacement cost if the wedding bands are lost or damaged. Severe Weather: If severe weather forces you to postpone your wedding, the company can provide reimbursement for non-recoverable expenses. Ruined Photos: If your photographer’s film or data storage is defective or gets lost or damaged, insurance could help cover the cost to retake photos. Call to duty: If the honoree is unexpectedly called to active duty, or has their leave revoked, forcing a postpone-
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ment, insurance will provide reimbursement for non-recoverable expenses. Damaged Gifts: You can get repair or replacement cost if your gifts are damaged. Personal Liability: Personal liability covers bodily injury or property damage caused by an accident that occurs during the course of the wedding. Liquor liability: As an individual liability option to your policy, you can add this when you purchase liability coverage. (Check the limitations and exclusions on this one.) Every insurance policy and every wedding scenario is different. Call Avery Hall at 410-742-5111 and we can go over the nuts and bolts of different wedding insurance policy options with you to make sure your dream day is protected.
Sussex County Federal Credit Union has changed their name to Tidemark Federal Credit Union. Tidemark FCU CEO Pamela Fleuette stated, “We aren’t shifting our focus or changing our direction, we’re just changing our name. It’s a sign of growth as we expand our services from Sussex County Delaware into Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties in Maryland. The change better reflects our members and our goals for the future.” To learn more, visit www.tidemarkfcu.org.
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SALISBURY STAR • JANUARY 2017
Q&A
Provided by Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center Alena Pauliuchkova, CPA, is the owner of the cloud accounting firm Balance Experts, Inc., a cloud accounting firm. The firm helps business owners with cloud accounting software setup and training and provides bookkeeping, payroll and tax services. What do you love most about your job? I love diving in deep to my clients’ businesses, learning as much as possible about what they do in order to help them every step of the way. I want my clients to feel like they have their own accounting department they can reach out to at any time. Long lasting relationships are really important to me, and I form them easily because I love helping people, and I am passionate about my work. What is your biggest accomplishment? I think that would be stepping out on my own, facing the challenges of building my business from the ground up. I worked for a local CPA firm for seven years prior to starting my own company. During that time, I gained valuable experience and found my own vision. Realizing that you have a vision is simply amazing, and making a step to follow it is a challenge and an accomplishment in and of itself. What advice do you have for other business women? If you feel your business is doing well and is starting to grow, get the right people on board before it gets overwhelming. You can’t do everything
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yourself. Build a strong team, outsource, and use professional help in order to avoid costly mistakes. This is the time to invest in the right people. More importantly, find people who share your vision and who are as passionate
Scott W. Getchell, PO of Salisburybased architectural and engineering firm George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB), recently earned a Professional Operator (PO) designation from the Certification Commission for Environmental Professionals (C2EP). Professional Operator certificate holders have demonstrated their knowledge and experience in the fields of water treatment, distribution, collection, and wastewater treatment.
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Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Dr. Annette Hall Barnes of Seaford, Del., as an assistant professor of nursing. Barnes has been in the nursing and occupational health field since 1990, Barnes most recently as a family nurse practitioner in her own practice for the past seven years. She has also been a part-time nursing instructor at Delaware Technical Community College and Sussex Tech Adult Division in Georgetown, Del. Barnes received her bachelor of science degree in nursing and her doctor of nursing practice from Salisbury University and her master of science in nursing from the University of Delaware in Newark.
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office as a survey technician and brings 25 years of professional experience. Joshua D. Keesser joins the Dover office as a civil technician. He graduated with an assoKeesser ciate in applied science in architectural engineering technology from Delaware Technical Community College.
Clinical social worker Carol Ireland recently joined the staff at The Personal Wellness Center in Salisbury, where she provides client centered therapy services. Her specialty revolves around those Ireland who are suffering from depression anxiety and life transitions. Carol utilizes several alternative treatment modalities to fit individual needs and to help clients through their crisis or difficult times. When appropriate, she also uses guided imagery, music, and spiritual guidance. Carol is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience. She received her master’s degree in social work from University
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Riffle joins Handy Seafood
Don Riffle has joined Handy Seafood in Salisbury as executive vice president of sales and marketing beginning Jan. 2. Don has 37 years of experience in the seafood industry and recently retired from Clear Springs Foods after 18 years as executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Don has served on Handy Seafood’s advisory board for the past two years with a focus on growth and marketing strategy planning and execution. Originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Don Riffle and his wife, Ginny, recently moved back to the Eastern Shore from Idaho. Most of their family, children and grandchildren, are located on the Eastern Shore.
Two join Fisher Architecture
Rodger Koslowski and Sydney Huibregtse have joined Fisher Architecture LLC as architectural designers. Koslowski will be responsible for AutoCAD drafting and design, site Koslowski visits and project management, specializing in residential projects. He graduated from Delaware Technical
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Community College in 1991 with an associate’s degree in architectural design & engineering. His work experience includes 11 years of residential design and five years of architectural and structural projects Huibregtse for commercial developers. Koslowski resides in Laurel, Del., with his wife Sallie and son Ryan. Huibregtse will share in the responsibility of working on CAD drawings, assisting with project management over certain projects in addition to graphic design work. She has a bachelor’s degree in architecture with a minor in sustainability from Auburn University. She studied abroad in Turkey and completed her undergraduate thesis in New Zealand. Huibregtse’s past work experience includes working for BNS Studio, Design & Interior and Stacy Norman Architects. She also worked for a small firm in Auburn, Ala., where she designed institutional buildings.
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SALISBURY STAR • JANUARY 2017
Real Estate
Listings increase in the fall Are you ready to make an offer? Increased inventory is propelling sales activity on the Lower Eastern Shore, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of Realtors® (CAR). November 2016 saw an 18.4 percent increase in new local listings compared to the same time last year in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Individually, Wicomico single family home listings jumped by 32.9 percent, Somerset increased by 13.3 percent, and Worcester increased by 6.7 percent. New contract, or pending sales, activity increased overall by 11.6 percent. Single family home contract starts increased by 26.7 percent in Worcester County and by 27.8 percent in Somerset County. Single family home contracts decreased by 9 percent in Worcester County. Condominium contracts increased by 20.8 percent in Worcester County, while condominium contracts in Wicomico County decreased by 44.4 percent. Condominium contract activity in Somerset County remained steady. Settlements in all three counties were up slightly, by 1.5 percent overall. Single family home settlements increased
by 35.8 percent in Wicomico County and by 8.3 percent in Somerset County. Worcester County condominium settlements saw a 4.8 percent increase, while Worcester County single family home settlements saw a 22.1 percent decrease. Days on market was largely down by 9.6 percent in November. Listing prices were up by 8.6 percent and sales prices were up by 10 percent. “The recent increased availability of inventory has been a great boost for the local market,” said CAR President Don Bailey. “Of course, things may slow down a bit during the holidays as potential buyers and sellers shift their attention to their families. But it’s great to see a new sense of confidence among sellers, and it’s equally great to see that surge in activity be validated by eager buyers.” CAR’s monthly local housing statistics are pulled from the association’s Multiple Listing Service, which represents the activity of over 1,000 local Realtors® in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Visit www.coastalrealtors.org for more information.
By Gee Dunsten Long and Foster Real Estate
So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee your dream of making this house yours comes true! Freddie Mac covered “4 Tips for Making an Offer” in their latest Executive Perspective. Here are the four tips they covered along with some additional information: 1. Understand How Much You Can Afford While it’s not nearly as fun as house-hunting, fully understanding your finances is critical in making an offer. This ‘tip’ or ‘step’ really should take place before you start your home search process. Getting pre-approved is one of many steps that will show home sellers that you are serious about buying, and will allow you to make your offer with the confidence of knowing that you have
CAR HELPS COMMUNITY - During its 2016 holiday party at Seacrets, the Coastal Association of Realtors® (CAR) collected over 100 toys for the Toys For Tots Foundation and raised $275 for Habitat for Humanity. CAR members were asked to bring a new toy which was collected by Retired Lt. Col. Dick Tanner of the U.S. Marine Corps. Members at the party also raised $275 for Habitat for Humanity which will go toward CAR’s 2016-17 fundraising efforts to support the Wicomico and Worcester county chapters of Habitat for Humanity. Pictured, members of the Coastal Association of Realtors Membership Committee (top row, from left): Mary Burgess, Shamrock Realty Group; Rosie Beauclair, Shamrock Realty Group; Elaine Gordy, Long & Foster Real Estate in Salisbury; Lt. Col. Dick Tanner, U.S. Marine Corp.; and Kathy Lowing, EXIT Realty at the Beach. Bottom row: Larissa Luck, Universal Mortgage & Finance; Pam Wadler, Shamrock Realty Group; Marie McFarland, Coastal Association of Realtors®, and Bernie Flax, EXIT Realty at the Beach.
already been approved for a mortgage for that amount. You will also need to know if you are prepared to make any repairs that may need to be made to the house (ex: new roof, new furnace). 2. Act Fast Even though there are fewer investors, the inventory of homes for sale is also low and competition for housing continues to heat up in many parts of the country. The inventory of homes listed for sale has remained well below the 6-month supply that is needed for a ‘normal’ market. Buyer demand has continued to outpace the supply of homes for sale, causing buyers to compete with each other for their dream home. Make sure that as soon as you decide that you want to make an offer, you work with your agent to present it as soon as possible. 3. Make a Solid Offer Freddie Mac offers this advice to help make your offer the strongest it can be: Your strongest offer will be comparable with other sales and listings in the neighborhood. A licensed real estate agent in the neighborhoods you are considering will be instrumental in helping you put in a solid offer based on their experience and other key considerations, such as recent sales of similar homes, the condition of the house and what you can afford. Consider ways of making your offer stand out! Many buyers write a personal letter to the seller letting them know how much they would love to be the new homeowners. Your agent will be able to help you figure out if there are any other ways your offer could stand above the rest. 4. Be Prepared to Negotiate It’s likely that you’ll get at least one counteroffer from the sellers so be prepared. The two things most likely to be negotiated are the selling price and closing date. Given that, you’ll be glad you did your homework first to understand how much you can afford. Your agent will also be key in the negotiation process, giving you guidance on the counteroffer and making sure that the agreed-to contract terms are met. If your offer is approved, Freddie Mac urges you to “always get an independent home inspection, so you know the true condition of the home. If the inspection uncovers undisclosed problems or issues, you can typically re-negotiate the terms or cancel the contract.” Bottom Line Whether buying your first home or your fifth, having a local real estate professional who is an expert in their market on your side is your best bet to make sure the process goes smoothly.
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Community Foundation holds its annual awards luncheon The 32nd annual meeting and award luncheon of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) emphasized a message of the importance and impact made each year by the foundation’s donors, volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations and all those who invest their time and resources to make life better for others here on the Lower Eastern Shore. “Every year, the annual meeting is a celebration of the strength and impact that comes from our community,” said Erica Joseph, CFES president at the foundation’s 2016 annual meeting and awards luncheon in Salisbury. Over 300 people gathered at The Fountains Wedding and Conference Center on Nov. 4, to celebrate the foundation’s charitable leadership and accomplishments during the past year. The foundation reported on its activities during the past year to promote and support philanthropy on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. “Together in 2016, our community foundation family is doing really good things, investing nearly $5 million in grants and scholarships to nearly 500 different nonprofit, faith-based and community organizations,” Joseph said. “A record $450,000 in scholarships were awarded last year and many new scholarship funds established,” Joseph noted. The foundation currently holds 636 charitable funds that benefit the community, including 15 new funds that were started in the past year. The highlight of the meeting is the presentation of honors and awards. The Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award was awarded to Walt McCabe. Nine years ago, he moved to Salisbury after an impressive work history with the Associated Press and Reuters news service. He has the unique distinction of being recognized during his residence here as volunteer of the year for not just one, but three different nonprofit agencies: Coastal Hospice, the Ward Museum and the Salisbury Zoo. McCabe has also received recognition as the 2009 Shorebirds Fan of the Year and the Jefferson Award in 2010. Since making Salisbury his home he has dedicated himself to selfless service and generosity to benefit the community. The Community Foundation’s Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence was presented to HOPE, Inc., as the region’s outstanding nonprofit organization. Started in 1999, this organization began with volunteers traveling to shelters, soup kitchens, the street and to
homeless camps. They sought to seek out the poorest of the poor, not only the homeless, but also individuals who had become totally disenfranchised and lacked proof of any identify that would enable them to enter the social service and health systems they were in dire need of. Seventeen years later there are 45 agencies in the tri-county area that collaborate with HOPE, Inc. and it now provides service to 2,000 people who receive supportive housing and services for the chronically homeless in our area. Mary Gladys Jones, for whom the foundation’s annual Volunteer of the Year Award is named, this year was awarded the Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award. Her lifetime commitment to community service, quiet but steady leadership and generosity of time and talents reflect the humanitarian ideals and human values that epitomized Frank Morris’ life. After a 42-year public teaching career she has spent the past 33 years of retirement as a remarkable and active woman who is the driving force of the Fruitland Community Center Tutorial Program. She has kept the doors and her arms open ever since, to provide young people with much needed love, academics, accountability, discipline, and most of all, a safe place to be after school. Over 1,500 students have passed through her doors, many having achieved goals and reached heights they had previously thought unattainable.
Walt McCabe was presented with the Community Foundation’s 2016 Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. From left: Ward Museum representatives Kent Kimmel, chair; Lora Bottinelli, Ward Museum executive director; Walt McCabe; volunteer; Mary Kline, volunteer coordinator; Erica Joseph, CFES president.
St. Stephens events
Church
Join us for the following events at St. Stephens UMC, 101 E. State St., Delmar. For more information about any of the events below, contact the church office at 846-9501 or visit www.ststephensumc.com or on Facebook at delmarststephens. Sunday services - Join us on Sundays - 9 a.m. - Contemporary Praise Service; 10 a.m. - KIDZ and Adult Sunday school classes; 11 a.m. - Traditional Service & KIDZ Church. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 - Connecting with Him - A Bible study for college
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Former CFES Board Chair Melody Nelson is presented with the Community Foundation’s 2016 Chairman’s Award by current Board Chair John Allen.
students and young adults, 10 a.m., Camelot Hall. This Bible study was originally planned for December. Saturday, Jan. 7, Sunday, Jan. 8; Saturday, Jan. 14, Sunday, Jan. 15 - Railroad Cafe, Model Railroad. Saturdays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 - Beef and Dumpling Dinner, Delmar VFW, 12:30-4 p.m. All-you-can-eat with a silent auction. Donations are needed for Operation We Care, which sends supplies to troops overseas. For more information, contact Brenda Morris or visit www. operationwecare.org.
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Sports SALISBURY STAR • JANUARY 2017
State champion Delmar field hockey team Year in Review By Mike McClure
9/9- Delmar 8, Washington 1- Logan Walls netted four goals, Ashlyn Carr had a pair of goals, Peyton Kemp contributed a goal and an assist, Anna Webster dished out a pair of assists, and Morgan Fletcher added a goal as Delmar outshot the Jaguars, 28-4, in the season opener at Pocomoke. 9/10- Delmar 7, Pocomoke 0- Delmar’s Peyton Kemp tallied four goals, Morgan Fletcher had a goal and an assist, Sasha Adams and Ashlyn Carr each scored a goal, Anna Webster added an assist, and Madison Blewitt recorded two saves. 9/13- Delmar 11, Caesar Rodney 0- Wildcat senior Caitlyn Wink led the way with three goals and an assist; Ashlyn Carr netted a pair of goals; Marley Ruark had a goal and an assist; Hailey Bitters, Anna Webster, and Jordan Moore each scored a goal; and Morgan Fletcher, Peyton Kemp, and Sasha Adams had one assist apiece as Delmar outshot the Riders, 47-0. 9/22- Delmar 2, Lake Forest 0- The Wildcats earned their fourth straight shutout win as Petron Kemp and Ashlyn Carr each found the net. Madison Blewitt made nine saves for Delmar, which held a 26-9 advantage in shots. 9/27- Delmar 2, Dover 1- Dover scored first but Peyton Kemp answered with a goal to knot the score and Logan Walls netted the game-winner in the second half. Caitlyn Wink added an assist and Madison Blewitt recorded seven saves. 10/1- Turf Bowl at UD- Delmar 9, Woodbridge 0- Logan Walls (two goals and one assist) and Ashlyn Carr (three goals and one assist) helped lead the Wildcats. Anna Webster, Mya Kemp, Hailey Bitters, and Morgan Bradford each scored a goal and Peyton Kemp and Morgan Fletcher added one assist apiece. 10/4- Delmar 12, Sussex Central 0- Delmar’s Peyton Kemp netted three goals and dished out an assist, Logan Walls had two goals and two assists, and Mya Kemp and Jordan Moore each added a goal and an assist. Morgan Fletcher, Desiree Granados, Paige Lynch, Sasha Adams, and Marley Ruark chipped in with one goal apiece and Caitlyn Wink and Ashlyn Carr added one assist each. 10/6- Delmar 2, Polytech 1- The Wildcats jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half before the Panthers netted a goal in the second half to move within one. Peyton Kemp and Ashlyn Carr each scored a goal and Caitlyn Wink dished out a pair of assists as Delmar held an advantage in shots (27-3) and
Delmar varsity field hockey head coach Jodi Hollamon is joined by players Peyton Kemp, Hailey Naugle, and Caitlyn Wink as she receives the Delaware state championship trophy. Photo by Mike McClure
corners (33-2). 10/11- Delmar 10, Laurel 0- Morgan Fletcher led Delmar with two goals and one assist, Peyton Kemp netted a pair of goals, Caitlyn Wink had a goal and two assists, Morgan Bradford added a goal and an assist, and Marley Ruark dished out two assists. Logan Walls also scored a goal and Ashlyn Carr, Mya Kemp, and Ashlyn Cave had one assist apiece. 10/13- Delmar 6, Indian River 0- Delmar’s Ashlyn Carr scored four goals, Hailey Bitters had a goal and three assists, Peyton Kemp dished out a pair of assists, and Lexi Harris added a goal as the Wildcats outshot the Indians, 39-0. 10/18- Delmar 4, Milford 1- The Wildcats scored all four of their goals
in the first half as Logan Walls and Peyton Kemp each tallied two goals and Morgan Fletcher had an assist. Madison Blewitt also made six stops as Delmar outshot Milford, 16-7. 10/22- Cape Henlopen 1, Delmar 0- In a road makeup, the Vikings handed the Wildcats their first and only loss of the season. Cape Henlopen held an 8-7 edge in shots while Delmar goalie Madison Blewitt made six saves. 10/25- Delmar 11, Seaford 0- Delmar’s Peyton Kemp contributed two goals and an assist; Lexi Harris scored a pair of goals; and Madison Moore, Jordan Moore, and Morgan Fletcher each had a goal and an assist. Hailey Bitters, Mya Kemp, Sasha Adams, and Hailey Naugle each netted a goal in the road win.
10/27- Delmar 4, Sussex Tech 1- The Wildcats tallied three second half goals to pick up the win as Jordan Moore scored two goals, Peyton Kemp had a goal and an assist, Ashlyn Carr netted a goal and Caitlyn Wink dished out an assist. Delmar held an advantage in shots (17-7) and corners (14-5) and Madison Blewitt made two stops. 11/1- Delmar 8, Smyrna 1- In the final game of the regular season, and senior day, Peyton Kemp paced the Wildcats with two goals and two assists; Morgan Fletcher scored a pair of goals; and Ashlyn Carr, senior Caitlyn Wink, and Jordan Moore each had a goal and an assist. Lexi Harris also netted a goal and Madison Blewitt recorded three saves.
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Delmar Wildcats- 2016 field hockey state champs Ashlyn Carr
Logan Walls
Jordan Moore
Paige Lynch
Lexi Harris
Desiree Granados
Madison Moore
Sasha Adams
Madison Blewitt
Anna Webster
Ashlyn Cave
Morgan Bradford
Angelina Arter
Kaegen Brittingham
Olivia Twilley
Mia Kemp
Hailey Bitters
Caitlyn Wink
Hailey Naugle
Peyton Kemp
Morgan Fletcher
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Salisbury University sports notes
Salisbury University senior Lauren Rothfeld was honored for the first time in her career as the Capital Athletic Conference’s (CAC) Player of the Week. Rothfeld paced Salisbury in a pair of CAC wins last week, scoring 33 points in a pair of blowout wins against St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Penn State University-Harrisburg. The Dresher, Penn, native did most of her damage against the Seahawks from the free throw line, hitting 7-of-8 tries from the charity stripe, scoring 17 points while garnering seven steals. Rothfeld kept her strong play going against the Lions, coming up with seven more steals, and scoring 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor. Men’s basketball- Senior Wyatt Smith was honored as the CAC men’s basketball player of the week for the second time in his career. Smith led the Sea Gulls to two CAC wins, topping St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Penn State University-Harrisburg. During the win against St. Mary’s, Smith scored a season-high 22 points and pulled down six rebounds to go with two blocks. Against Harrisburg, Smith was good for 16 points and 11 rebounds to collect his third double-double of the season. Smith repeated as the CAC men’s basketball player of the week for the week ending Dec. 18. Smith helped the Sea Gulls knock off rival No. 5 Christopher Newport University, 59-58. Smith turned in his third highest point total of the season and a team-high 17 points, netting 11 of them in the second half while adding eight rebounds to his stat line. He finished the afternoon going 7-of-17 (41.1 percent) from the field while adding a perfect 3-for-3 from the free throw line. Smith would also add five blocks and one assist to complete his day. Women’s volleyball- The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced its 2016 Division III South Volleyball all-star team recently. Salisbury University senior outside hitter Katie Stouffer earned recognition from the ECAC as she was named the Offensive Player of the Year. For Stouffer this is her sixth postseason accolade capping off a tremendous senior season and overall career. Stouffer turned in an impressive senior season tallying a team-high 444 kills and a Capital Athletic Conferencebest 4.48 kills per set. Her 444 kills is also fourth best in Salisbury volleyball history for a season. Stouffer would also become the all-time leader in kills for a career totaling 1,747 surpassing 2008 graduate Stacey Krebs (1,519) by 13 to sit atop the record books. Nationally Stouffer is tied for 25th in kills while her average ranked her 12th overall for the season. She also posted a hitting percentage of .288, totaled 37 blocks, and tallied 161 digs. Stouffer was also named CAC Player of the Year, named First Team AllCAC for the fourth consecutive year,
and named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for the third straight season. She has also received two awards from the AVCA, being named to the AVCA Division III All-America Third Team and the North Region AllRegion Team. Rounding out the honors was Stouffer’s selection to the Second Team Academic All-America Team as named by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Stouffer excelled off the court in the classroom posting a 3.96 cumulative grade-point average as an Early Childhood Education major. This is the second consecutive year she has been named to the Academic AllAmerica Team as she was a third-team selection in 2015. Field hockey- The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced its 2016 Division III South Field Hockey All-Star team. Four Sea Gulls were recognized for their outstanding achievements on the field this past season earning recognition from the ECAC. Head Coach Dawn Chamberlin was named coach of the year while Becca Rinaca, Hannah Miller, and Annah Brittingham earned secondteam honors. Chamberlin guided the Salisbury field hockey program to an overall record of 18-2 and a perfect 6-0 record in Capital Athletic Conference play. The Sea Gulls captured their fourth straight CAC title and earned a trip to the NCAA tournament advancing all the way to the Final Four. For her efforts Chamberlin was recognized as the CAC Coach of the Year for the 15th time in her career. She was also named as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s 2016 Front Rush/NFHCA Collegiate Regional Coach of the Year for the South Region. This marks the 11th time that Chamberlin has been honored with the award, after leading the team to its 20th Capital Athletic Conference championship, 32nd NCAA tournament appearance, and 14th trip to the NCAA Division III championship weekend. Miller, Rinaca, and Brittingham continue to collect the postseason accolades as they were just named to the NFHCA All-South Region Team on November 28th. Miller was named the Capital Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year earlier in November. She was a force at both ends of the field in 2016, totaling nine points on the offensive end with one goal and seven assists. At the defensive end of the field Miller was
strong in the midfield and on defense helping the team post a goals-against average of just 0.55, which was the best mark in the nation. Rinaca finished the season second on the team in scoring, netting 15 goals and posting a pair of assists for 32 points in her senior season. She ranked fourth in the CAC in goals per game and sixth in the league in points per game. Brittingham anchored the Salisbury defense, as a back, which ranked fourth in the nation in shutouts per game during 2016, and was key in Salisbury’s penalty corner offense. She netted eight goals while adding eight assists to her stat sheet as the Sea Gulls ranked 10th in the nation, averaging 11.75 corners per game. Miller and Rinaca were also named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s All-South Region First Team, while Brittingham and junior Tressie Windsor earned second-team honors. Windsor earned her first allregion selection after leading the nation in goals-against average, with a mark of just 0.57. She also finished second in the CAC and 12th nationally in save percentage, turning away 81.4 percent of shots she faced. The field hockey team was one of four teams left standing in the final weekend of the 2016 Division III season, and a pair of Sea Gulls were named to the All-Tournament team for their efforts. Senior Jessie Todd and Windsor, who helped anchor the top defense in the country throughout the season, earned the All-Tournament honors. Todd, a Crisfield native, started all 19 games during the season on defense, and helped Salisbury to allow just one goal through the tournament run. Windsor, a Delmar, Md native, finished the season as the top goalkeeper in the nation, with a 0.57 goals-allowed average in the regular season and her 0.33 GAA and .923 save percentage in the playoffs both ranked second. The Sea Gulls fell to Tufts University, 1-0, in the national semifinal round, marking the program’s 14th championship weekend appearance. Miller was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s Division III All-American second team with Rinaca earning third team honors. Football- Salisbury University football junior Alex Potocko has become just the 10th first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America selection for Salisbury University and the first in the football program’s history, earning the honor this week. Potocko, a physics and mathematics major, carries a 4.00 GPA, and has been the team’s place kicker throughout the 2016 season, connecting on 9-of12 field goals, including a career-long 40-yard try. On extra points, the Clarksville, Md. native was nearly perfect, hitting 51-of-54 attempts. Potocko also handled the kickoff duties for much of the season, with 58 kickoffs in the season, averaging 58.8 yards per boot with 11 touchbacks. He is the first Academic All-Amer-
PAGE 17 ican in the football program’s history and the school’s 30th overall. Salisbury University football senior Riley Cannon helped lead one of the top rushing offenses in the nation during the 2016 season, and he was named one of the top offensive linemen this week, earning first-team all-region honors from D3football.com. Cannon, an offensive guard, helped the Sea Gulls to 376.7 rushing yards per game during the season which ranked second in the NCAA – across all divisions, trailing only Washington and Lee University (390.3 yards per game). Salisbury’s offensive line also allowed only 1.18 sacks per game, good for 35th in Division III football, while leading the New Jersey Athletic Conference. Cannon is just the third Sea Gull to earn first-team offense honors since the inception of the D3football.com all-region awards. The other two selections were also offensive linemen, with Alex Smith getting the nod in 2011 and Brian Mansfield being named in 2012. He was also recognized by D3football.com as one of the top offensive linemen in the country as he was named a Third Team All-American. Seniors Cannon and Connor Canonico were named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference’s first team AllSouth, while Ryan Kolb and Sean Rowland claimed second-team honors. Canonico led the rushing offense in 2016, going for 955 yards on the ground and 10 scores despite missing one game due to injury. The super back saved the best game of his career for last, rushing for a career-high 203 yards and one touchdown in Salisbury’s ECAC Legacy Bowl appearance. Kolb, a starter at the slot position, scampered for 863 yards and four touchdowns, while catching six passes for 104 yards and a pair of scores. Rowland, who was named the NJAC Special Teams Player of the Year, returned 12 kickoffs for a 32-yard average this year, including a seasonopening kickoff return for a touchdown against Albright College. The Sea Gulls won the Legacy Bowl against Carnegie Mellon University on Nov. 20, by a 52-20 score, to cap an 8-3 campaign. The ECAC appearance marked the 13th-straight season in which Salisbury has played in the postseason, and it was the program’s sixth ECAC bowl victory. Hall of Fame- The coaching family at Salisbury University features some of the best in Division III sports and many had a tremendous playing career prior to their time on the sidelines. Football coach Ryan Fleetwood was honored this year for his high school playing career, being inducted into the Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Hall of Fame. Fleetwood was a two-sport standout, playing baseball and football. As a quarterback on the gridiron, Fleetwood was named all-state and all-conference in his junior and senior year, leading the Vikings to the 1995 state championContinued on page 18
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Hunting in the fall was a challenge The Great Outdoors COACHES- Shown (l to r), front, are Delmar field hockey coaches Jodi Hollamon, Michelle Niblett, Erin Keenan, and Jamie Citrano following the team’s win in the state championship. Photo by Mike McClure
ship and still holds the state record for passing completion percentage. He was named the Bayside Conference’s Player of the Year twice. He was also a standout pitcher and shortstop for the baseball program, being named all-state and the Player of the Year in his junior and senior campaigns. He was named a High School All-American and played in the Junior Olympics for Team USA. Following his high school career,
Fleetwood went on play baseball on a scholarship at the University of Maryland. He has been a coach for the Sea Gulls football program for 17 seasons. He currently serves as the Director of Football Operations and Offensive Coordinator. Under his leadership in 2016, the Sea Gulls ranked second nationally, with a rushing average of 376.7 yards per game.
Shorebirds Hot Stove Banquet set for Thursday, Jan. 26
The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, invite all of Delmarva to the team’s 16th Annual Hot Stove Banquet, which will be held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6-9 p.m. In addition to a buffet dinner, the banquet will feature a number of speakers from the Baltimore Orioles’ system and a silent auction to benefit the Shorebirds Fly Together Fund and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. “After an extremely successful 2016 season on and off the field, we know our fans are looking forward to another great season of Shorebirds baseball,” Shorebirds general manager Chris Bitters said. “This event will help get everyone looking forward to all the new and exciting elements coming to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium this upcoming season.” Tickets to the event can be purchased in tables of eight for $260 dollars or on an individual basis for $35 each. All tickets must be purchased in advance, and availability is limited. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Speakers currently scheduled to attend include Kent Qualls, Orioles Director of Minor League Operations; Pat Filippone, President of 7th Inning Stretch, the group that owns the Delmarva Shorebirds, the Stockton Ports of the California League, and the Everett Aquasox of the Northwest League; and Chris Bitters, General Manager of your Delmarva Shorebirds. Additional speakers and special guests will be announced at a later date. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a silent auction and raffle of sports memorabilia to benefit the Shorebirds Fly Together Fund and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Numerous items from professional and minor league franchises including the Baltimore Orioles will be up for grabs. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 410-219-3112.
Hunting this past fall has been a challenge. The early deer seasons were met with well above normal temperatures and waterfowl were not to be seen. Many hunters I talked to complained about the scarcity of deer and what deer that were seen were browsing in the hardwoods, rather than on corn piles. No doubt, there was an abundance of acorns this year and they appeared to be the deer’s favorite food. The early teal season, as well as the first regular duck season, was met with equal dismay. Simply put, there were very few ducks on Delmarva. For the most part waterfowl migration is driven by weather and food availability. With warm weather in the Canadian prairies and our far northern states, life was good for the ducks and geese well to our north. Consequently local waterfowlers were left with nothing but decoys bobbing in front of their blinds. Thankfully things are starting to change. As I write this we are experiencing our first real cold snap of the winter. Mornings are in the low to mid-twenties, with daytime highs remaining in the thirties. Already I’m getting reports of increases in the number of puddle ducks along our waterways,and even a few divers are beginning to show up. Hopefully canvasbacks – the king of all ducks – will arrive before the close of the season. Finally, it’s beginning to feel a lot like deer season. Crisp cool mornings, frost on the truck windshield, winds out of the northwest and a crunch in the leaves all remind us
what deer season is supposed to feel like. As perfect as the weather may be though, January is a tough month in which to hunt deer – especially mature bucks. While it’s true that does and young bucks come to a corn pile much more readily late in the season, mature bucks prove that they are a much different animal. For the most part, big bucks move very little in January. Many have lost up to 30 percent of their body weight due to the vigors of the rut and about all they want to do, it seems, is eat and sleep. Unfortunately, most of the eating part takes place after dark. However, as difficult as it may be, they are still huntable. The best bet is to hunt a food source late in the day. Many of the big bucks you see being killed on television are those coming to food in bitter cold. The colder it gets, the better the hunting, and if you have snow on the ground the hunting gets even better. Unfortunately we seldom have snow on the ground during our hunting season, but maybe this year… Another approach is to make sure you are in the woods just prior to a rain event or immediately after. The hour after a heavy rain can be dynamite. Again, position yourself close to food or along a trail leading from a bedding area to the food. Keep in mind that big bucks often bed very close to a food source.
Salisbury School varsity boys’ basketball
Head coach- Keith Brown Years coaching- 22 Returning players- John Cottingham (G), Jacob Richardson (F), Hunter Opdyke (G); juniors Brock McCabe (G), Daniel Chusse (F), Abner Hunag (G); sophomore Dewatne Xie (G) Newcomers- Juniors Martin Abraham (F), Mate Zsebe (F) and Vergil Lau (G) and sophomore Steven Katz (F) Team strengths- Decent size and team speed Concerns- Lack of experience and depth with new coaching staff Outlook for season- will need younger players to improve quickly to be competitive
FIRST PLACE- The Salisbury School’s men’s varsity basketball team placed first at the Greenwood Mennonite Invitational Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 3. The boys beat Greenwood Mennonite, 36-34, and Holly Grove, 61-46, to win the championship. The TSS women’s varsity team also placed second in the tournament after defeating Greenwood, 33-24, but losing to Sts. Peter and Paul in the championship game. Pictured are seniors and team captains John Cottingham, Salisbury and Jake Richardson, Delmar. Missing from picture, team captain Hunter Opdyke.
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Lower Shore Agronomy Day
The 2017 Lower Eastern Shore Agronomy Day will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Willards Lions Community Center, Willards. This year’s program will cover field crop disease updates, how to deal with soil salinity and dectes stem borer. An overview of soybean management, including the use of manure and variety selection, will also be given. Nutrient management and pesticide recertification credits will be available. There is no fee for this program, but pre-registration is required for a lunch headcount. Register online at lsagronomy2017.eventbrite.com or contact Jarrod Miller at 410-651-1350 or jarrod@ umd.edu. The registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 13.
Annual Open House
The Delmarva Model Railroad Club will hold its 31st Annual Open House on Jan. 7-8 and Jan. 14-15 at Camelot Hall, secomd Floor, 103 E. State St., Delmar. Saturdays are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy over 8,000 sqf of operating train layouts. Admission and parking are free. The 2017-2018 open house will be held on Nov. 25-26, Dec. 2-3, and Jan. 6-7 and Jan. 13-14, 2018. For more information, visit www. delmarvamodelrailroadclub.org or call 410-723-1709 or 302-856-9250.
Grants available to nonprofits
Funding from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Community Needs Grant Program will be made available in the spring to local nonprofit organizations on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. The next deadline for applications with a $5,000 maximum award per nonprofit for the semi-annual grant program is Wednesday, Feb. 1. Applicants must be 501c3 nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations providing non-sectarian programs, or eligible programs within government agencies. The Community Foundation will host a ‘Community Needs Grants Open House’ on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. “Whether your nonprofit is big or small, the Community Foundation can help you find the resources you need to carry out your mission,” said Erica Joseph, CFES president. “Join our staff as we discuss the Community Foundation’s Community Needs Grants Program. The grant application and award process will be reviewed in its entirety.” Grants are awarded to a wide range of nonprofit organizations including, but not limited to those that serve health and human services, education, arts and culture, community develop-
ment, environment and historic preservation. Guidelines and application forms are available online at www.cfes.org. Copies of grant guidelines and forms are also available upon request by calling 410-742-9911.
Spaghetti dinner benefit
VFW Meuse Post 194 in Salisbury will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., to benefit scholarships for area seniors to attend the Richard A. Henson Health and Wellness Center at MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging. An estimated 60 percent of seniors are inactive; inactivity can lead to depression and isolation. Wellness center scholarships will help seniors remain active and independent. Tickets are $10 and include spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar, garlic bread and dessert. Tickets are on sale in advance only. Also planned are raffles, a silent auction, which includes a two-night stay at the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza Hotel in Ocean City, and a 50/50 drawing (must be present to win). For more information on MAC and its services, call 410-742-0505. For tickets to the spaghetti dinner, call 410742-0505, ext. 113.
The fee is $25 for Westside Community Center members and $40 for non-members. Register by the Jan. 6 deadline at the Westside Community Center or the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office. The Westside Community Center also offers drop-in programs for adults. Adults ages 18 and older can participate in Adult Drop-In Volleyball on Monday nights from 7-9:30 and Adult Drop-In Basketball on Wednesday nights from 7-9:30. The fee for each program is $3 per night. For more information, contact C.R. Krauss at 410-873-2993 or ckrauss@ wicomicocounty.org. For the indoor soccer program, people may also reach Kevin Gravenor at 443-783-0193 and kevin.gravenor827@gmail.com.
Indoor Community Yard Sale
Wicomico Recreation’s Indoor Community Yard Sale is Saturday, Jan. 7 from 7 a.m. to noon, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Admission is $2 per person. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Reservations for table and booth rentals can be made at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org,
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or by phone at 410-548-4911. Table rentals are $15 and booths are $40 for a 10-foot space including three tables. Set-up for sellers will begin at 4 a.m. the morning of the sale. There is also an early set-up option, in which sellers can set up from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, for an additional $5. For more information, contact Allen Swiger at 410-548-4900, ext. 108 or aswiger@wicomicocounty.org.
New grief support groups
Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care offers grief support and education to families, friends, caregivers and others following the death of a loved one. These meetings are open to the public at no charge. Grief support is offered in Salisbury every second and fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico County Library, 122 S. Division Street, and every second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m. at The Care Center, 604 S. Schumaker Drive. During these meetings, participants work to help each other. The meetings provide a safe place to express feelings and talk about grief with others who have experienced similar losses. For more information, contact Bob Miller at 410-251-8163 or bmiller@
Register now for spring classes
Wor-Wic Community College is accepting registrations for credit classes that are being offered during the spring term, which begins on Friday, Jan. 13. The payment deadline is Thursday, Jan. 5. Admission, registration and financial aid services are available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wor-Wic offers traditional classes on campus, as well as a variety of online, hybrid and virtual classes, and a variety of session lengths. In addition to the regular 14-week spring term that begins Jan. 13, WorWic offers one seven-week session and a 10-week session that also begin Jan. 13, as well as a three-week session that begins Jan. 17 and a second seven-week session beginning March 3. For more information or a credit class schedule, visit www.worwic.edu or call 410-334-2895.
Westside programs
The Westside Community Center in Bivalve will offer the following programs in January. The Youth Indoor Soccer League will start Saturday, Jan. 21. The league is open to boys and girls in the following age groups: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 1315. Games will be played on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the season includes six games.
County Executive Bob Culver serves the first drink at Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.
Wicomico Civic Center to serve alcohol at select events
Before country star Chris Young took the stage at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver got behind the bar and made the ceremonial first pour at the venue. After that first pour on Friday, beer and wine were served at that evening’s concert with Chris Young, Dustin Lynch and Cassadee Pope, along with Cheerwine and The Avett Brothers’ Legendary Giveback 5 show on Saturday. Beer and wine are now being served at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center at select public events. Beer, wine and spirits are available for private events. This brings the potential to attract new shows and events to the venue. “This has been a long time coming, and is a positive move for the Civic Center,” Culver said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunities that offering beer, wine and spirits at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center will bring.”
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Education
Delmar student stays involved, plans for college By Rachel Farris
Rebekah Noonan is a senior at Delmar High School where she is the president of the band, president of National Honor Society, secretary of Key Club, historian of Business Professionals of America, and is in Student Government Association. She is also in the school play. Outside of school, Noonan dances up to six days a week and has been for 13 years. She does ballet, jazz, and tap, and has done other kinds of dance like hip hop. Tap, she said, is her favorite. “So I do a lot of stuff and keep very busy all the time,” said Noonan. She also does a lot of community service for NHS, she added. They go to Delmar Elementary School to do field day for them, and they read to children at Little Red Hen nursery and preschool in Delmar on various days throughout the year, such as Dr. Seuss Day. They
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do a trick-or-treat night every year, and this year it was combined with the Key Club. She also did a color run last year, where they donated the money they raised. When she’s not dancing, doing community service, or participating in her extracurriculars, she often spends time with her family or watches movies. As it turns out, film is the industry Noonan is considering going into someday. “I watch different movies, and it sort of bothers me when a movie’s done wrong,” she explained. “You just know it’s done wrong, and I’m one of those people who’s really meticulous and likes to fix things, and I feel like if I was in the field they would be better.” She also hopes to help the film industry create better book-to-movie adaptations. Noonan understands that
some movies cannot be exactly like the books they are based on, but bad adaptations bother her. Her worst example is the Percy Jackson series; she loved the books growing up, and was incredibly disappointed and angered by the movie. Before that, however, she will be going to college to potentially major in cinematic arts. Her plan is to attend either Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. or Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Penn., both of which she has already been accepted to. She received a scholarship to Messiah College, but the $14,500 scholarship makes the price of the two colleges about even, she said. She is currently applying to various scholarships to lessen the financial burden, but the deadlines have not yet closed down the submissions. Liberty University is her first choice because it was so friendly during her visit. Though Noonan didn’t announce that she was a visitor, people were very nice
Rebekah Noonan
and would ask how she was. “I went there and everybody was friendly, it was like a family,” she said. She is also applying to Salisbury University as her backup school, in case money becomes an issue. Until the final decision is made, Noonan is making sure to stay ahead of schedule in all of her applications.
SU recognizes faculty members This year’s Salisbury University Alumni Association Faculty Appreciation Award winners are “exciting,” “outstanding,” “vested” and “positive,” according to their former students. The association honored four with the accolade during SU’s 91st-year Fall Commencement. They include Dr. Chrys Egan, communication arts, Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts; Dr. David Rieck, chemistry, Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology; Paula Morris, management and marketing, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business; and Dr. Laurie Andes, teacher education, Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies. “These are professors whose efforts have made a lasting impression on
students, who have provided dynamic classroom instruction, who exhibit attributes graduates can take with them into their careers and who have made a difference in the lives of their students,” said Julius Jones, Alumni Association president. In their nominations, alumni raved about the faculty members who helped shape their experiences at SU. One nominator wrote: “Dr. Andes was an excellent professor and mentor to me while I was at Salisbury. Dr. Andes made such a positive impact on me that I even got my master’s degree in education, specializing in reading. Through all my years of schooling, I still consider Dr. Andes my favorite teacher.”
The Salisbury University Alumni Association presented Faculty Appreciation Awards to four professors during the University’s 91st-year Fall Commencement. Pictured, from left, are recipients Paula Morris, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business; Dr. David Rieck, Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology; Dr. Laurie Andes, Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies; and Dr. Chrys Egan, Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts.
School calendar approved
The Wicomico County Board of Education has approved a calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. The calendar begins the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 for most students and ends the year on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. After taking public comments for two months to develop a final calendar, the Board approved the 2017-2018 calendar at its Dec. 13 Board meeting. This calendar meets the requirements of the governor’s executive order to begin school after Labor Day and end the school year by June 15. More than 350 people shared input. Respondents favored the post-Labor Day start calendar by a 3-to-1 margin over the pre-Labor Day calendar. The 2017-2018 calendar has been posted to the school system’s website.
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STUDENTS INDUCTED - Forty-nine Wor-Wic Community College students were inducted into the Alpha Nu Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for community college students, during a ceremony held recently at the college campus in Salisbury. Students from Wicomico County are shown in the front row, from left, Virginia Predeoux and Jessica Strange of Fruitland, Tina Adams and Jasmine Jones of Hebron and Heather Reeser of Parsonsburg. Standing are Kelly Carey-Christianson, Hector Lugo, Colby Fisher, Adam Maixner, Cassandra Gillette, Marissa Sears, Sherrie Shatney, Kevin Godwin, Gina Vides, Taylor Hudson, Abbas Yarali and Marlan Lee of Salisbury.
Dr. Forte recognized
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The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) named Dr. James Forte of Salisbury University’s Social Work Department as one of the nation’s two Best Reviewers for 2016. Forte reviews manuscripts for its Journal of Social Work Education. Selected by the publication’s editorial advisory board, he was recognized for exceptional service in his responsiveness to review requests, timeliness in submitting completed reviews and quality of written feedback. Along with a Temple University professor, he was honored at a Reviewers Reception at CSWE’s Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta, Ga. Forte joined SU’s faculty in 2003. In 2010, Forte was named Social Work Educator of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers — Maryland Chapter. In 2014, he was honored with SU’s Distinguished Faculty Award.
Film and Television Workshop
Hollywood entertainment professional and Berlin native, Josh Chamberlain, will host the 1st Annual Film and Television Workshop at Worcester Preparatory School on Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chamberlain The event is open to the public. Tickets, which are $34 and include lunch, must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited to 100 people. There will be a contest giveaway of industry prizes at the end of the workshop. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com: goo.gl/XlU01x. Josh Chamberlain is a global marketing content film and television editor with over a decade of professional entertainment experience including postproduction on TV shows such as Ellen and working with celebrities including Will Smith. The workshop is for all ages and skill levels looking for tips on how to pursue a career in the entertainment field of editing trailers, composing music, sound design, color correction, motion graphics, pre-visualization, directing, producing, managing, writing, acting, and working behind the camera. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University, Josh recently moved from Los Angeles to his hometown of Berlin to raise his family and run his company Stickman Productions.
Foundation supports JA
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and the Richard A. Henson Foundation have partnered to support the efforts of Junior Achievement to bring philanthropy education to all high school students in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County public schools. The in-school classroom based pro-
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Worcester Prep’s (WPS) 45th Christmas Bazaar held on Sunday, Dec. 4, was another successful fundraiser for future school and program updates. The Christmas Bazaar featured unique gifts, vendor boutiques, homemade treats, greens and decorations, silent auctions and photos with Santa. Bakery Booth volunteers included, from left, back: Tami Collins, Selbyville, Del.; Ingrid Poffenberger, Dagsboro, Del.; Kim McCabe, Ocean City; Elise Mumford, Selbyville; Kara Krause, Salisbury; and, front, WPS fifth grader Lebby Becker, Rehoboth Beach, Del.
gram will provide about 1,800 high school students on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland with a first-hand understanding of the economic issues students will face upon high school graduation. During the virtual component of the program, students will interact with a computer-simulated town in which they will be assigned a life situation, career, and salary. The students will be asked to make choices about basic necessities such as housing and healthcare, decide on entertainment spending, and will also be given the opportunity to consider the personal and social rewards of charitable giving. The goal is to enhance the current curriculum by specifically focusing on the role of nonprofits in the community, the importance of monetary donations supporting these vital organizations and the impact of charitable giving on personal finance. The pilot phase for implementing this new curriculum JA Philanthropy begins in the spring semester with the expectation that more classes will be added next school year.
Math competition at SU
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Continued from page 21 was co-sponsored by The Klein G. and Mary Lee Leister Foundation and Salisbury University’s Department of Mathematics & Computer Science. The event challenged student’s math skills to solve probability problems on both individual and team levels. St. Andrew’s School finished in first place in the team competition, while Broadwater High School finished second and Stephen Decatur High School came in third. Tiger Luo from St. Andrew’s High School took first-place honors in the individual student competition, while John Paris also from St. Andrew’s, earned runner-up and Lucas Murphy from James M. Bennett High School achieved third. Gift cards were awarded to the top three students, as well as to the students on the three best teams. All students were given certificates of participation and commemorative T-shirts.
Miller selected for chorus
Senior Michaela Miller of The Salisbury School has been selected to be part of Maryland’s Senior All State Chorus. Michaela recently attended auditions in Anne Arundel County Miller before being chosen to participate in the All State Chorus
rehearsals and concert in Baltimore in February. Michaela was one of only 300 singers selected out of 1,500 who auditioned to be part of this group of talented musicians from across Maryland.
Morris receives award
The Direct Marketing Association of Washington Education Foundation (DMAWEF) has recognized Salisbury University’s Paula Morris, the professor of practice in the Franklin P. Perdue School’s Morris Management and Marketing Department, with its prestigious O’Hara Leadership Award. The honor was presented during DMAWEF’s annual Best of Direct event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. A long-time member of the association, Morris is part of its Leadership Circle and frequent attendee of its annual Professor’s Institute, as well as a contributor to the organization’s blog. In the past two years, she has led two teams of SU students to the top prize in the association’s semi-annual MAXI Award marketing competition. Morris is a strong advocate of community involvement in education. Each
semester, students in her Advertising and Promotions Management classes are paired with area non-profits and tasked with managing a fundraising or profile-raising event. As a result, students have raised more than $150,000 in money and in-kind services for local charities. Morris is the founder of Kids of Honor, a non-profit organization working with children as early as the fourth grade to provide them with the guidance and incentives they need to graduate high school. With Dr. George Whitehead, SU psychology professor emeritus, she helped oversee the Wicomico Youth Leadership Academy for middle and high school students for 10 years at SU.
Wor-Wic named military friendly
Wor-Wic Community College was named as a gold-level Military Friendly School in the community college category for 2017 by Victory Media, a veteran-owned company whose mission is to assist military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The Military Friendly Schools list honors the colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. Wor-Wic recognizes and adheres to Veterans Affairs (VA) standards and strives to assist veterans as much as possible. Fred Howard, financial aid state scholarship and veterans coordinator, is available at Wor-Wic to help current and prospective students who are
veterans or active military personnel. “Wor-Wic’s veteran and military student enrollment averages 300 students per year taking both credit and non-credit courses,” said Howard. “Veterans can use one of several VA GI Bill educational benefits while attending college. In addition to VA educational benefits, students can use their military tuition assistance while attending WorWic.” Wor-Wic has been selected as a Military Friendly School by Victory Media for seven consecutive years. A U.S. Navy veteran, Howard serves as the advisor for the veterans and military association at Wor-Wic. Veterans or active military personnel interested in enrolling at Wor-Wic can contact Howard at fhoward@worwic. edu or 410-334-2882.
Wor-Wic offers express registration
Wor-Wic Community College is offering “Smart Start Express Registration,” an extra day of spring credit registration services, on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the college campus in Salisbury. Students will be able to explore career options, complete admission applications, apply for financial aid, register for classes, buy books, learn about child care opportunities and pay tuition. Students can also complete their placement tests, but they must allow at least three hours to do so. Spring credit classes begin Jan. 13. Visit the college’s website at www. worwic.edu for more information.
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Wor-Wic recognizes graduates The following students in Wicomico County completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past summer. Bivalve: Brittany Nicole Thomas, AAS, occupational therapy assistant. Delmar: Justin Conklin, AS, science; Lori McGee Cordrey, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Rajeeyah Curtis, CT, nursing; Brenda Lynn Fleming, AS, nursing; Meagan Nicole Huston, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Lindsey McGee, AAT, education; Stephanie M. Ralph, AA, general studies; Sandra Rice, AAS, chemical dependency counseling; and Brontya M. Salter, CT, nursing. Eden: Kayla A. Judd, CT, nursing; and Abigail Shea Nibblett, AA, general studies. Fruitland: Debora M. Huddleston, CT, hotel-motel-restaurant management. Mardela Springs: Jordan J. Flaig, AA, computer studies; and Jennifer Zimmerman, CT, nursing. Nanticoke: Riley Taylor Scott, AAS, criminal justice. Parsonsburg: Joanna Maria BrownClark, AA, general studies; Jacqueline Amanda Fink, AAS, criminal justice; Dennis Emmanuel Goodman, AAS, environmental science; Michelle Moore, AAS, chemical dependency counseling; and Emily Brittingham Thornes, AAT, education. Pittsville: Jacqueline M. Bonola, AAS, hotel-motel-restaurant management; Chastity M. Chronister, AAS, business; Regina Harr, AA, general studies; Shelby K. Laque, AS, nursing; Melanie Kirstin Rivers, AS, nursing; and Mariya N. Trifonova, CT, nursing. Salisbury: Talha Ahmed, AA, general studies; Marcus Antonio Allen, CT, computer studies; Usef Ansari, AA, general studies; Sarah Armentrout, CT, nursing; Phillip Beauchamp, AA, business; Ishekia Beckett, AS, nursing; Megan Bishop, CT, nursing; Anna M. Bowie, CT, criminal justice; Devin D. Brown, AS, nursing; Jason Brumfield, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Madeline Brumley, AS, nursing; Shelby Carey, CT, nursing; Morgan Conte, CT, nursing; Angela M. Cox, CT, nursing; Aja N. Cunningham, AAS, education; Melissa Cutrara, AA, general studies;
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Jessica Danielle Daniels, AS, nursing; Jensen Davis, CT, emergency medical services; Marc Vincent Douglas, CT, criminal justice; Malinda S. Finney, AS, nursing; Courtney Folk, AA, general studies; Amaris L. Ford, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Christie N. Fox, AAS, office technology; Kendra E. Goris, CT, nursing; Lucy Bryce Guido, AAS, criminal justice; Antonio Alfaro Gutierrez II, CT, criminal justice; Sundee M. Haggins, AAS, criminal justice; Colton J. Hastings, AA, business; Jenna R. Hastings, CT, nursing; Erika Hearn, AS, nursing; Farren N. Hilliard, AAS, hotel-motel-restaurant management; Joseph Keith Ireland, AA, general studies; Jenny Marie Fink Jimenez, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Marie Denise Joseph, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Bradley W. Keen, AA, general studies; Ashley E. Kelley, AA, general studies; Hannah Spree Lang, AAS, occupational therapy assistant; Stephanie A. Lecates, AAS, chemical dependency counseling; Crystal Lewis, AA, general studies; Brittany Renae Lockwood, CT, nursing; Sunny Dawn Lowe, AS, nursing; Audrey R. Luck, AAS, chemical dependency counseling; Brittney Nicole Marshall, CT, nursing; Melissa Marie Morales, AA, general studies; Michael John Moses, AA, general studies; Sara Mullinix, AA, general studies; Madeline Kay Naumann, AAT, education; Jessica Terrell Needam, CT, nursing; Koren Dishelle Nichols, AA, general studies; William Lindbergh Parker III, CT, criminal justice; Raymond Ivan Perry, AA, general studies; Elizabeth Catherine Phippin, CT, nursing; Perri Denise Pruett, CT, nursing; Rose Rowe, AA, general studies; Nathan J. Schrlau, CT, criminal justice; Brandon Scott, CT, criminal justice; Bobby Somers, CT, nursing; Terresa Souder, CT, nursing; Jana Leigh Stevenson, AA, general studies; Kaitlyn Marie Thompson, AS, nursing; Adebola Rita Usuah, AS, nursing; Sara Van Emmerik, AA, business; Cierra Whaley, AAS, criminal justice; Katharine Elizabeth Widdowson, CT, nursing; Valencia Williams, AS, nursing; Ashley A. Wise, AA, general studies; and Julienne A. Wise, AAS, chemical dependency counseling. Willards: Heather Lynn Ashcraft, AS, nursing; Melissa J. Brittingham, AAS, office technology; Dylan Carpenter, AA, education; Patrick Gregory Hogan, CT, criminal justice; and Amy R. White, AS, nursing.
AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a website ranking U.S. colleges and universities, recently named Salisbury University one of the nation’s best online social work degree providers for the 2016-17 academic year. SU was ranked 13th out of 43 colleges and universities on the list. Salisbury was the only Maryland campus on the list. SU’s Social Work Department offers an online M.S.W. program. In addition, it offers undergraduate and master’s social work degrees on campus, at several satellite locations throughout Maryland and, through a partnership with University of Maryland Univesrity College, at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.
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New Nabb Center Exhibits Showcase African American Education and SU Theatre History By Dr. Creston Long Director, Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture Last semester, when Salisbury University’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture moved into the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons, it gave us new venues for showcasing collections as never before. This semester, we open two exhibits that reflect the center’s regional focus and the breadth of those collections. They are “When Communities Come Together: African American Education on the Eastern Shore” and “The Stage Is Set: Leland Starnes and the Salisbury State Theatre.” Both begin Tuesday, January 3, remaining on display through May 31. The first, “When Communities Come Together,” is in the Guerrieri Academic Commons’ first-floor lobby. It examines the unique culture that has supported many African American schools on the Delmarva Peninsula, from the days of one-room schoolhouses to desegregation in the 1960s and ’70s. Celebrating both African American History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March, a reception is 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 9. A screening of the film Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities follows from 7-9 p.m. in the building’s Assembly Hall. Highlights of the exhibit include photos and records representing Princess Anne Academy, the area’s Rosenwald Schools, the process of school desegregation in Salisbury and surrounding areas, and efforts to grow African American enrollment at SU in the 1970s and beyond. Also featured are local educators who strived to improve education for African American students. The second exhibit, “The Stage Is Set,” in the center’s Thompson Gallery, delves into the SU Archives to spotlight the University’s theatre program in the 1970s. Under the direction of the late Dr. Leland Starnes, the program enjoyed what has been called a “Golden Age” during that decade. A reception is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 9. Starnes joined the faculty of what was then Salisbury State College in 1972, following tenures as director of Yale University’s undergraduate Dramatic Association and director of theatre at the University of Pittsburgh. Working with scene designer Robert Cloyd, Starnes elevated theatre at SU: The program earned widespread state recognition, including in the Baltimore and Washington areas. His productions were regularly — and glowingly —
reviewed on Maryland Public Television. Following Starnes’ death in 1980, his wife, Mary, donated his papers to the University. They included scripts, notes, photographs, audio reels, cast lists, stage designs, programs, posters and news clippings from his time here. Much is on display, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the faculty, staff and many students who made the productions possible. Also continuing this semester is the Nabb Center’s permanent exhibit “Delmarva: People, Place and Time,” in the Niemann Gallery. It highlights aspects of local history, including SU’s. A central display pays tribute to area veterans and the peninsula’s contributions to World War II. Artifacts include the remnants of a bottle used by Mt. Vernon, MD, resident Louise Hopkins Dryden to christen the Liberty Ship S.S. William Welch. Nabb Center gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The first-floor lobby exhibition space is open during building hours. Sponsored by SU Libraries, admission is free and the public is invited. For more information call 410-5436312 or visit the Nabb Research Center website at www.salisbury.edu/nabb.
Leland and Tim Starnes, bottom, with the cast and crew of the Salisbury State Theatre in 1978.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED - Local McDonald’s® Restaurants of Eastern Shore owner/operator and president of the Eastern Shore Co-op Mike Meoli recently visited Delaware Technical Community College students at the Owens Campus who were awarded scholarships from the McDonald’s Restaurants of Eastern Shore Scholarship Program which helps non-traditional students who are returning to college to complete a degree or those who are attending college for the first time, years after graduating high school. The program awarded scholarships totaling more than $10,000 to community colleges on the Eastern Shore in 2016. Pictured from left, Dr. Melissa Rakes, dean of student affairs; Fernando Natareno, production agriculture students from Georgetown, Del.; Samantha Gault, human services student from Georgetown; Mike Meoil, McDonald’s owner/operator; Crystal Brant, business management student from Millsboro, Del.; Helen Gress, occupational therapy assistant student from Harbeson, Del.; Nicole Pantuliano, computer networking student from Lewes; and Dr. Bobbi Barends, dean of instruction. Not pictured are nursing students Lesley Hitchen from Georgetown, Margaret Robinson from Seaford, Del., and Julius Ssemanda from Salisbury.
Perdue School receives donation
Highlights of the 12th annual Shore Fraud Conference at Salisbury University included the donation of more than $100,000 in funds and software to SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Maryland Chapter 21, presented $13,500 to the Perdue School to fund a fraud library at SU. A donation of $90,000 in software from Audimation, Inc., of Houston, Texas, also was announced. The gift will establish a financial analytics laboratory to support the fraud program offered by the Perdue School’s Accounting and Legal Studies Department. Founded in 2005, the Shore Fraud Conference brings together some of the top financial fraud experts in the nation to Salisbury each year. Some 275 attended this year’s event.
SU holds fall commencement University System of Maryland Chancellor Robert Caret joined Salisbury University President Janet DudleyEshbach and some 644 graduates for SU’s 91st-year Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The SU Alumni Association awarded the Young Alumni Achievement Award to Jennifer Truitt-Lewis, who earned her B.A. in elementary education from SU in 2004. After graduating from Salisbury, she began her teaching career in Wicomico County, going on to earn an M.Ed. in education law from Park University in 2008 and a master’s in education administration in from Arizona State University in 2014 — the second while battling stage 3A breast cancer. Today, she is principal of Colonel Johnston Elementary School in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and an adjunct faculty member at Northern New Mexico College. Also presented during the ceremony were the association’s annual Faculty Appreciation Awards. This year’s recipients are Dr. Chrys Egan, Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, Dr. David Rieck, Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, Paula Morris, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, and Dr. Laurie Andes, Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel
School of Education and Professional Studies. Commencement speaker was Cherilyn Larkins of Northeast, who received her M.S.W. Larkins was a nontraditional student who earned her Lewis degree via the SU Social Work Department’s satellite program at Cecil College. Larkins returned to school in her 40s to pursue her degree after a divorce that left her a single mother to four boys, now 11-19. The Larkins experience drew the family closer together and allowed her to serve as a role model to them, she said. She hopes her new credentials will help further her career with the Maryland Department of Social Services in Cecil County. Among undergraduates, 558 students received the bachelor of science and bachelor of arts. Some 85 received master’s degrees and one a doctorate.
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Students named to honor roll
Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull would like to congratulate the following area students who made the Worcester Prep Term 1 Headmaster’s List for the 20162017 school year. Students on the Headmaster’s List earned an average of 93 percent or above in their major subjects and have no grade lower than 76 percent in any subject. Students on the Honorable Mention List achieved an average of 89-92 percent in their major subjects and have no grade lower than 76 percent in any subject. Grade 6 - Meeta Agarwal, Salisbury; Saad Faisal, Delmar; Sajiv Satyal, Fruitland Grade 7 - Austin Cannon, Salisbury; Nick Hearne, Salisbury; Abbey Miller, Salisbury; Maggie Miller, Salisbury; Jarett Sofronski, Salisbury Grade 8 - John Arrington, Salisbury; Daniel Chen, Salisbury; Tenley Pelot, Salisbury; Hannah Perdue, Salisbury; Vincent Petrera, Salisbury; Joseph Schwartz, Salisbury Grade 9 - Jenna Elrick, Salisbury; Joe Perrotta, Salisbury; Steve Perrotta, Salisbury; Abigail Plylar, Salisbury; Alec Willing, Salisbury Grade 10 - Delaney Abercrombie, Salisbury; Hailee Arrington, Salisbury; Grace Gardner, Salisbury; Jacob Meakin, Salisbury; Maya Natesan, Salisbury; Grace Schwartz, Salisbury; Henry Taboh, Fruitland; Will Todd, Salisbury Grade 11 - Cameron Langeler, Salisbury; Brenner Maull, Salisbury Grade 12 - Nick Moondra, Salisbury; Patrick Petrera, Salisbury; Ava Schwartz, Salisbury; Julie Talbert, Allen Honorable Mention List Grade 6: Ibrahim Khan, Salisbury Grade 9: Gavin Hentschel, Salisbury Grade 11: Kaylee Dickson, Salisbury; Anna Engel, Salisbury; Camryn Sofronski, Salisbury
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Bouton receives DAISY Award
PRMC nurse Helen Bouton has earned the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A patient came in to the Emergency Department by ambulance in cardiac arrest, and in her words: “I remember Bouton an angel telling me not to give up as she was pounding on my chest; I remember the paddles waking me up and pulling me out of what seemed like a dream that I wanted to continue but needed to leave because I wanted to be with my children. The pain every time the paddles hit me was nothing I had ever felt before. I remember screaming at everyone asking why they kept hitting me. Yes ... they were saving my life!” The “angel” was Helen Bouton, RN. Bouton works in Peninsula Regional’s cardiac catheterization lab, and she is known for being extremely skilled clinically, as well as compassionate to every patient she encounters. Colleagues say she gives confidence and kindness to patients who are scared and anxious, and her calm, knowledgeable presence helps her coworkers, too. For making such a difference in the lives she touches, Bouton was honored with the Daisy Award in a ceremony before her colleagues. To nominate an exceptional nurse, visit www.peninsula.org/DaisyAward and share a story.
Free orthodontic care
Dr. James Crouse has partnered with Smiles Change Lives (SCL) to provide pro-bono orthodontic care to children from families with low incomes in the Salisbury community and surrounding areas. SCL is looking for youth who meet the following criteria: • Be 10-18 years of age; • Have no unfilled cavities; • Have good dental hygiene; • Are not currently wearing braces; • Meet the SCL financial guidelines (www.smileschangelives.org/financial); • Are willing to follow the SCL program rules and make the required financial investment.
Free screenings at PRMC
The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute offers a free heart disease risk assessment for women that includes a fasting lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL, risk ratio and glucose), ankle/brachial index, resting 12-lead EKG, body fat/body mass index; blood pressure and pulse oximetry testing and more. Women choosing to participate must not currently be under the care of a cardiologist or have a known history of heart disease. Because of the blood testing, an 8-hour fast is required before-
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hand. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 410-5437026 to schedule your free Women’s Heart Screening appointment. There are also free vascular screenings available for both men and women. Twelve to 20 percent of Americans older than 65 have peripheral arterial disease, but only one-third show symptoms; many people mistake the symptoms of PAD for something else. People over 55 who are at higher risk for vascular disease should be screened to detect these vascular problems before they develop into something much more serious. Those with risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, heart disease or family history of vascular disease; and people who have a symptom such as leg pain or numbness in the leg or foot, may be eligible for a free screening at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. If you are 55 or older, call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at 410-543-7123 to find out if you qualify for the free vascular screenings and to reserve a date and time. They are held on the second Thursday of every month.
Dunn named board chair
Coastal Hospice announces their new board of directors for 2017. Michael P. Dunn, formerly the board’s executive committee member at large, assumes the chair position from immediate past chair, Glenna Heckathorn. Stephen R. Farrow is now vice chair; Lorie Phillips is treasurer; Diana L. Barber is Dunn secretary; and Byron D. Braniff is member at large. New members of the board include Anthony S. Sarbanes and Michael E. Schrader. They join returning board members Colleen “Cam” Bunting, Roger L. Harrell, Madalaine Leszcz How, Barbara W. Jackson, Richard M. Laws, Barbara C. Long, Ingrid A. Parker, Robert M. Purcell, Kathryn H. Washburn, and Dirk W. Widdowson, Esq.
Crouse named finalist
Dr. James Crouse was chosen as a finalist for the 2016 Case Shoot Out at the semi-annual Invisalign Orthodontic Summit in Las Vegas. Orthodontists across North America submitted their Invisalign cases for a chance to present at the event. Only four finalists who achieved outstanding clinical outcomes using Invisalign aligners were chosen. Finalists were selected in four categories: Teen, Class II/Class III (overbite/underbite), Open Bite/Deep Bite and Phase I/Multi-discipline. Dr. Crouse was the Class II/Class III
category finalist. He presented his case involving a 13-year-old male treated with Invisalign aligners with a treatment time of 22 months to over 3,000 fellow orthodontists and their team members.
Your Doc’s In to open new location
Wesley Cox, CCIM, senior advisor on the Hanna Team at SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate, announces that Your Doc’s In has leased 4,200 SF in the former Horner Honda building located at 1135 S. Salisbury Blvd., which is undergoing a full redevelopment into a shopping center. Your Doc’s In is a regional operator of five urgent care and occupational health centers. The location will serve as another urgent care center in partnership with Peninsula Regional Health Ventures. Cox commented, “This is another addition to the revitalization of the South Salisbury corridor. My team and I will continue to help reshape the South Salisbury corridor.” The new Urgent Care Center is slated to open late spring. The building is currently under redevelopment, with approximately 50 percent still available. For information about the remaining space available at the former Horner Honda building, email Wesley at wes-
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Sam’s Club donates $2,200 to the Recovery Resource Center
The mission of the Recovery Resource Center is to facilitate and support individuals on their journey to recovery. To that end, seven different 12 Step Fellowships are represented at the Recovery Resource Center, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Chemically Dependent Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Over-eaters Anonymous, Al-Anon and Nar-Anon. RRC hosts 41 Twelve Step meetings a week for those seeking recovery and is open 365 days/year, and has 800-1,000 visitors weekly. The Recovery Resource Center a is part of the solution to the problem of addiction. “We appreciate what your organization has done for our community and this was just a small token of our appreciation,” said Mike Alexis, Marketing and Membership Manager for Salisbury Sam’s Club. Recovery Resource Center relies on the generosity of the community to provide a safe and welcoming facility for the recovery community, and is grateful for the generosity of the Salisbury Sam’s Club.
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PRMC RECEIVES REACCREDITATION - The Bariatric Program physicians and leadership at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (pictured) celebrate their recent reaccreditation for a fourth consecutive three-year cycle as an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®). The MBSAQIP designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. To learn more about bariatric surgery, weight loss and wellness services at PRMC, visit www. peninsula.org or call 410-677-1040. Pictured from left: William Haberlin, MD; Christine Carpenter, RN, CBN, director; Brion McCutcheon, MD; Patty Houston, RN, CBN, coordinator; and Un Chin, MD.
RED TAPE- Veterans seeking critically needed services often run into red tape that can cause delays in getting the help they need. Salisbury VFW Meuse Post 194 past post commander Jack Lewis recently presented a check to Pattie A. Tingle, executive director of MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging; these funds will be used to help these veterans fill in the gaps caused by delays in services.
Ace supports DAV group
Rommel’s Ace dedicated this past Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11-13, to raise funds for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization. Rommel’s was able to raise $5,441 for the DAV. The donation will be distributed to local DAV groups in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia where Rommel’s Ace stores are located. The promotion featured American Flag engraved YETI cups in which $5 from each purchase would be donated to the DAV, and the customer would receive 20 percent off their transaction. Also, customers were able to donate $5 and receive 20 percent off their entire transaction without the purchase of a cup as well.
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Business Professionals and Services Directory
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Contact
Phone
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Website
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 DEALER Pohanka of Salisbury Chris Hagel 410-202-3453 410-742-5168 pohankaofsalisbury.com chagel@pohankaofsalisbury.com 2012 N. Salisbury Blvd., 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DENTAL CARE Peninsula Total Dental Care Stewart Perim 410-742-8686 410-742-6044 asmile4life.com stewartp@comcast.net 1505 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL The Bank of Delmarva Debbie Abbott 410-548-1100 410-742-9588 bankofdelmarva.com dabbott@bankofdelmarva.com 2245 Northwood Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENTS Delmarva Wealth Management Bob Anderson 410-912-4286 410-912-4287 delmarvawealth.com bob.anderson@lpl.com 543 Riverside Dr., Suite B, Salisbury, MD 21801 CFP (R) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GARDEN CENTER Johnson’s Seed and Feed Cale Ashcraft 410-742-2151 410-548-5403 johnsonsseedandfeed.com seedandfeed@hotmail.com 871 W. Isabella St., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HEATING AND AIR Mid-Atlantic Heating and Air Keith Owens 410-546-5404 410-546-5418 midatlanticheatandac.com ko.midatlantichvac@comcast.net 2312 Allen Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOME MORTGAGE Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Erik Weeg 410-845-4918 877-698-7941 wfhm.com/erik-weeg erik.k.weeg@wellsfargo.com 1000 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21804 Branch Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Ken Lee 410-845-4912 410-548-4154 www.wellsfargo.com Kenneth.J.Lee@wellsfargo.com 1000 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21804 Sales Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL PAINTING ProCoat LLC, PO Box 2154 David Ennis 410-749-7491 443-944-9924 procoatdmv.com dennis@procoatdmv.com 26538 Siloam Rd., Salisbury, MD 21802 Sales Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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NEW PARTNERSHIP - Perdue Farms has signed a formal agreement with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success Program (PaYS). The unique program will provide Perdue Farms with a source of highly qualified applicants for potential employment following their military service. The U.S. Army PaYS Program was developed by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in 2000 to guarantee a soldier an interview with a PaYS partner employer once they re-enter the civilian workforce. From left are Command Sergeant Major Jeremy M. Burton, Army recruits Matthew Booth and Matthew Kinnamon, Captain Alesia Hughes, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, Dick Willey, president of Perdue AgriBusiness, Steve Evans, president of Perdue Foods, Lieutenant Colonel Vanessa Moye, Lester Gray, senior vice president of operations, Randy Day, Perdue Farms chief operating officer, Staff Sergeant Thomas Pulcher, First Sergeant Dana Rothstein, and Maryland Rep. Carl Anderton Jr.
Business Professionals and Services Directory
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Website
Gamee Elliott, State Farm Insurance Gamee Elliott 410-749-4725 410-749-4175 statefarm.com gamee.elliott.bvm6@statefarm.com 923 Eastern Shore Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary K. Marshall Agency David Galeone 410-651-1111 410-651-9963 garymarshallagency.com david@garymarshallagency.com PO Box 250, 12610 Somerset Ave. Princess Anne, MD 21853 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Landmark Insurance & Financial Group Ryan McClenahan VP 410-651-2110 410-651-9288 landmarkinsuranceinc.com ryan@landmarkinsuranceinc.com 30386 Mt. Vernon Rd., Princess Anne, MD 21853 K. Jill Hall-CEO jill@landmarkinsuranceinc.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RPS ISG International Dean Goodwin 410-901-0736 410-910-0836 isgintl.com dean_goodwin@rpsins.com 204 Cedar St., Cambridge, MD 21613 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thomas A. Prunty, State Farm Insurance Thomas A. Prunty 410-543-0333 410-546-0715 tomprunty.com tom.prunty.u29t@statefarm.com 1131 South Salisbury Blvd., Suite A-2, Salisbury MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PORTABLE STORAGE Cubes To Go Betsey Bradford 410-742-2100 410-742-3875 cubestogo.com cubestogo2100@aol.com PO Box 238, 104 Broadway St., Fruitland, MD 21826 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN Minuteman Press Diana Merritt 410-548-7122 410-548-7124 salisbury.minutemanpress.com image@minutemanpress.com 829 E. William St., Salisbury, MD 21804 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TIRE & AUTO REPAIR Burnett White Tire Pros Dawn Tilghman 410-742-2222 410-543-4182 www.burnettwhite.com dawn@burnettwhitetire.com 412 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Let your heart lead the way
“Man’s longest journey is only eighteen inches long, ife oaching from the mind to the heart.” As this quote suggests, it’s not easy for us to let our heart For me, listening to my lead the way. However, modheart has been an innate ern research is now confirming what sages from the past way of living life, both already knew - the heart can lead us through life with more personally and accuracy. professionally. For me, listening to my heart has been an innate way the heart’s rhythm becomes more coherof living life, both personent and harmonious. This information ally and professionally. I remember is sent to the brain and the entire body very clearly when I was 19 years old neurologically, biochemically, biophysimy mother saying to me, “Veronica, cally and energetically. You can shift you chose the wrong man to marry.” I into this coherent state to bring your trusted my mother and we had a good mind and heart into harmonious alignrelationship so her opinions were imment and have more access to intuition portant to me. I remember vividly that my attention often in less than a minute. It can take a little practice to do this on demand, but went to my heart to confirm, or better it gets easier and quicker the more you assess, what my mother had said, and I clearly heard my heart’s guidance, “fol- do it.” This powerful information is now low him,” and I did. We are celebrating available to us. We are in charge of our 39th wedding anniversary this New shifting and changing how we feel moYear’s. My heart was right. I married ment by moment. my soulmate. As I get older, I have deTrain yourself to ask your heart and veloped an even closer connection with my heart because it has proven to me its feel the answers in the center of your chest. The feeling of “yes” is light and accuracy many times in my life. brings inner peace. The feeling of “no” The mind loves creating drama and is heavy and unsettling. With practice, catastrophic outcomes; the heart would you get better, doubting the messages never engage in such a thing. The heart of the heart less and less. Ask the quesis about love and trust. The heart can tions: “What does my heart say?, What influence the mind when the mind is does my heart want?, and How does my calm and receptive. When the mind heart feel?” is scared, it wastes time by coming to In my practice, I teach people someugly conclusions. This consumes a great thing called “heart breathing” where deal of your energy, robbing you from your innate creativity that could be used you imagine that you are breathing through your heart, as if your heart was in more meaningful ways to solve the your lungs, for five minutes. I can visuchallenges we face. ally see on my computer screen that the The heart will always lead to inner peace. The more we practice connecting person, who is connected to an ear piece and a computer program, can be more and listening to our heart, the more incalm and peaceful with a more coherent ner peace and joy we can cultivate. The heart rhythm. voice of your heart is your true self. Let your heart lead the way and Deborah Rozman, president and create a truly joyful and peaceful new CEO of HeartMath Institute, in a Huffyear! ington Post blog, “Let Your Heart Talk to Your Brain,” states: “Although the About the author heart and brain are in constant commuVeronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a nication, we can intentionally direct our licensed clinical social worker, certiheart to communicate to our brain and fied hypnotherapist and life coach. To body in beneficial ways. When we experience sincere positive emotions, such learn more about her work, visit www. thepersonalwellnesscenter.com or call as caring, compassion or appreciation, 410-742-6016. the heart processes these emotions, and
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HOLIDAY BALL - United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore held the 14th Annual Holiday Ball at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, Md., raising over $150,000. Over 470 guests from across the Shore and beyond rang in the 2016 holiday season in support of United Way’s 74 programs serving the Lower Shore. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner and dance music by Washington D.C. band, “Radio City.” Guests also participated in the “Wall of Wine” raffle and bid in United Way’s largest “Perfect Present” silent auction to date, with over 100 items. Sandy Gillis served as the auctioneer for the live auction, which featured vacation packages and gourmet dinner parties that were donated by local businesses and individuals. Pictured, the 2016 United Way Holiday Ball committee and staff.
NEW DICTIONARIES - Allen Brown of The Rotary Club of Salisbury, speaks at North Salisbury Elementary School before handing out dictionaries to the third graders. This year, as they have for a number of years, the Rotary Club of Salisbury and the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club purchased and distributed over 1,400 dictionaries to every third grade student in Wicomico County schools. For many kids it’s the first book they personally own. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Salisbury visit the club’s website at www.rotarysalisbury.org.
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HOLIDAY MEALS - For the fifth consecutive year, associates from Perdue Farms packed hundreds of holiday meals for area families in need as part of the Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore’s Pack To Give Back Local event sponsored by Perdue Farms. More than 1,200 meal bags containing traditional holiday fixings were packed at two meal packing events - one at the Food Bank’s facility in Salisbury and the other at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. This marks the fifth year that Perdue Farms has sponsored this holiday event through a $10,000 donation from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. Donations totaling $5,000 from associates at Perdue AgriBusiness also helped fund the cost of food items in each bag.
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Final Word
Letter to the Editor
‘The Giving Season’
“To everything there is a season... and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 This well-known quote has stood timeless among so many thousands of seasons of change. In a time that for those of us seeking clarity amidst seemingly constant change, this simple, but eloquent statement, gives us all an opportunity to put our lives in perspective. While it is easy in our contemporary society to be consumed by the daily grind of life, for many this is a special time of year to reflect on a more meaningful understanding of both our individual and collective purpose. With time, and experience, it becomes clear that life is about choices. And this is particularly true as it relates to financial resources and economic security. Being self-sufficient and supporting our families being paramount but, in addition, finding ways to serve the greater good. We are all part of the larger community, whether we realize it or not. The quality of so many aspects of our
lives is based on the actions, decisions, and circumstances of so many who we will likely never know. We see it every day at the Community Foundation – the selfless acts of individuals sharing what they have to help someone else. Volunteers ringing the bell for the Red Kettle Campaign, adopting families in need for Christmas or serving warm meals to hungry neighbors. Generous souls dropping dollars in the Red Kettle, making contributions to their favorite charities, or helping a friend or family member who has fallen on hard times. We make the difference for each other in our community. We are fortunate that at this time every year, regardless of our diversity of faiths, ethnic origins, or cultural identity, we all have an opportunity to do our part to make a difference in the lives of others in our community. This time of year is seen by many as the “The Giving Season.” The spirit of sharing our time, energy and resources to do something nice for someone else. As a child, we greatly enjoy the act of receiving – embodied by the act of sitting on Santa’s lap and listing all the things
we “need” and want. As we mature, the focus of the season shifts to helping to make other’s holiday brighter at home, in our extended families and in our community. With so many ways to make an impact, how do you go about deciding where your charitable gift should go or how to start? May I suggest you start by thinking about the causes that matter to you? The needs of others on the Lower Shore are incredibly diverse and timeless. But we can be grateful that in our region there are so many outstanding, dedicated and effective nonprofit organizations that meet these needs and more, each and every day. The Giving Season gives every one of us a wonderful opportunity and yes, quite possibly, a responsibility to make a difference to enhance the greater good throughout our community - our extended family. Don’t let this time pass without experiencing the special joy, we may all share - through charitable giving.
First and foremost, I’d like to wish all of our readers, advertisers, and contributors a Happy New Year. A lot of hard work goes into each and every one of our printed products and there are a lot of people who contribute to our success. The Salisbury Star is kind of a strange animal and I can see why some people may be confused by it. It comes out once a month and has monthly features but is printed on newsprint and has all of the sections other newspapers have, and many they do not have. It is a newspaper, not a magazine. Our Morning Star Business Report, a glossy publication that also comes out once a month and covers Kent and Sussex County in Delaware, is a magazine. Unlike that publication, what is on the front page of the Salisbury Star may or may not have something to do with our monthly theme. Since this is a newspaper, the most newsworthy story and photo are on the front. The monthly theme does appear on the side of the front page in a box which indicates the theme and where those theme pages can be found. Those stories are together, so it is a section. What makes our publication unique is that is truly community driven. Maybe that’s why there are very few copies of the paper left on the newsstand each month. This year we not only have a theme
but also a subtheme that coincides with monthly holidays, etc. Last month we debuted the Delmar Chamber of Commerce page which will run quarterly. Another chamber is coming onboard later this year. Just like our weekly newspapers, we have award winning writers who contribute to the Salisbury Star. We may
President, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
have a small staff, but we know what we are doing. We excel at what we do. And that’s all I have to say about that.
Last Laugh
Morning Star Publications Inc. PRESIDENT
Bryant Richardson TREASURER
Carol Wright Richardson PUBLISHER
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COMPOSITION
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A View from the Cheap Seats
By Mike McClure
Salisbury STAR
McClure
Two rednecks are out hunting, and as they are walking along they came upon a huge hole in the ground. They approach it and are amazed at the size of it. The first hunter says, “Wow, that’s some hole; I can’t even see the bottom. I wonder how deep it is?” The second hunter says, “I don’t know. Let’s throw something down there, listen and see how long it takes to hit bottom.” The first hunter says, “Hey, there’s an old automobile transmission over there. Give me a hand, we’ll throw it in and see.” So they pick it up and carry it over and count one, two, three and heave it in the hole. They are standing there listening, looking over the edge, when they hear a rustling behind them. As they turn around, they see a goat come crashing through the underbrush, run up to the hole and, without hesitation, jump in headfirst. While they are standing there staring at each other in amazement, peering into the hole, trying to figure out what that was all about, an old farmer saunters up. “Say there,” says the farmer, “You fellers didn’t happen to see my goat around here anywhere, did you ?” The first hunter says, “Funny you should ask, but we were just standing here a minute ago and a goat came running out of the bushes doin’ bout a hunnert miles an hour and jumped . . .headfirst into this here hole!!” The old farmer said, “Naw, that’s impossible, I had him chained to a transmission.”
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